From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents Air Show Crash Claims Glen Sigatoose 62 loved life enjoyed thoroughly giving himself way Glen Sigafoose best proof philosophy casting bread upon waters will return investment thousand-fold always ploughed back surplus labors saw name Sig become world famous company multiply its growth over over just few months earlier recog nized Toledo induction AMAs Model Aviation Hall Famea popular choice accepted accolade typical quiet shy manner deceptive contrast dynamic achievements told basics Glens story just short ago Hall Fame report July 1980 issue Model Aviation magazine report too brief Glen jus ticeit could skim surface Like legend stories about Glen Sigafoose will heard years come contri butions efforts effect people model aviation world will linger memories cannot fade easily old timers AMA Headquarters will remember lean days dump deficit campaigns AMA annual budgets often red Frank Ehling knew could count Glen help funds sup plies encouragement some others industry critical rather help ful name Sig always found listed among Academy Nats sponsors adver tisers supporters Furthermore no success AMAs Delta Dart program youngsters Glen made AMA Cub kits hundreds thousands no profit likely loss company AMAs teams world championships particular beneficiaries Sig generosity supported teams categories team shirts have sported name Sig other because asked recog nition because team members proud acknowledge source support fitting therefore among family Sig employees several former world championships team members work Sig means joining Sig family Glen Hazel people worked names employee payroll First names used Mostly however problem solver got tremendous satisfaction making something work nobody else successful production machines liked demonstrate automatically counted straight pins pack aging brilliantly simple ingenious Hes left mark through huge sprawling Sig plant everyone else quit day Glen could often found far corner buildings tink ering some idea process machine trying something better cheaper simpler ever monument free enter prise Sig Manufacturing Company great virtues such perseverance hard work ever present Sig tory Glen believed lived golden rule unto others would have unto As result will carry Sig name determined will live tradition Glen Sigafoose es tablished Hazel Maxey Claude Hank Paul Mike others Sig family have accepted challenge keep things go ing Glen away rest model aviation world has extended best wishes encouragement also movement underway promote Glen Sigafoose morial Fund scholarships young mod elers Details being developed will announced shortly donations have already made Anyone desiring contribute may send directly Sig Manu facturing Company Inc Montezuma IA 50171 care AMA HQ transfer Sig fund Final Version AMA Frequency Plan Approved Go FCC plan support request 50 fre quencies Radio Control IRO model aircraft 23 model cars boats approved Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics AMA during special meetings Washington DC July 1 2 information being submitted Federal Communications Commission FCC based data gathered during past few months help RC industry inputs research frequencies 72 75 MegaHertz range sandwiched between existing frequencies using narrow band width tech nology accommodate channels less space FCC approval however probably least year half away allowing typi cal governmental rules change procedures According committee new RC frequencies would phased over 10-year period after time use currently ex isting frequencies would discontinued committees plan envisions availability 50 channel 72 MHz model aircraft RC equipment immediately upon FCC approval although 19 channels seven current 12 new would initially used Equipment 72 Model Aviation 5dIUUU III IUIIU often last names like sons daughters Glen loved fly left us doing what enjoyed also loved ground tinkering machines gadg ets Sig plant super machinist technician engineer tool maker designer etc existing RC frequencies would no longer manufactured after three years could sold after five years would useable 10 years FCC approval date After 10-year transition period Only new 50-channel equipment would allow able model aircraft use same time factors would apply new 23-channel 75 MHz non-aircraft RC operations regard phasing Out ofnewandoldfrequencies noted AMA committee new frequencies would ex pected used simultaneously place However due interference problems necessary have select assure interference-free operations given time particular location also noted necessary safety effectively separate model aircraft boat car operations currently use simi lar RC equipment can cause crashes occur AMA effort latest step con tinuing project following petition submitted AMA FCC 1978 obtain relief RC interference problems have aggravated recent expansion CB activities increasing encroachment industrial commercial users existing frequencies rapid growth RC activ itity general Frequency Committee meetings sponsored AMA held organizations national headquarters detail heres what expect suming FCC approval AMA plan 1 During 10-year transition period total 19 frequencies would available model aircraft use including seven now approved such use plus 12 new fre quencies would become available soon equipment offered sale expected immediate upon FCC ap proval because such equipment narrow band form already being marketed several manufacturers foreign markets Note equipment would also compati ble 50 channel requirements would effect after 10-year transition period 2 Four instead three existing frequencies would shared model aircraft boat car users during 10-year transi tion period 7216 7232 7296 7564 present time 7564 designated air craft others already shared Adding 7564 shared group necessary eventual frequency alignment will effect after 10-year transition period meantime 7564 would con tinue available aircraft use although some increased risk interference non-aircraft activity 3 Similar above 21 new frequen cies non-aircraft model use would also available immediately after FCC approval addition four current frequencies noted 1 above Thus 25 frequencies would available car boat operations during 10-year transition period 4 At end 10-year transition period existing 72-75 MHz fre quencies would used However 31 new frequencies would freely available model aircraft use same time car boat use four current frequencies would dropped two new non-aircraft frequencies would added providing up new total 23 frequencies 5 During 10-year transition period aircraft use 50 new fre quencies can used situations current frequencies used Thus special meets such Nats designated frequencies allowed club fields clubs may choose exclude ex isting frequencies no club still operated current equipment will pos sible take advantage larger number available frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period should noted use 50 new frequencies would legal immediately upon FCC ap proval would safe operate old new equipment same location cases depending upon particular combination old new frequencies AMA plans publish list compatible frequencies upon FCC approval new RC plan 6 Similar 5 above use new frequencies boats cars sooner end 10-year transition period will possible under specific situations gener ally old frequencies used 7 Since operation new frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period safety matter possible such operation may incorporated AMA Safety Code insurance coverage may dependent upon proper safe mixing old new frequencies par ticular time place other words frequency control exercised prevent un safe mixing insurance coverage would apply exact text AMAs submission FCC final development magazine went press full text will published earliest issue after receipt FCC New AMA NC Frequency Identification Control System Introduction after years reasonably suc cessful operation current system should AMA propose new quite different frequency identification control system Basically answer cur rent system based wholly patterns colored streamers designate bands indi vidual frequencies within bands about become outmoded Modelers USA have reasonable expectation acquiring additional channels RC use near future existing color-based sys tem will simply expand fulfill new requirements reason Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics same time has formulating AMAs technical submissions FCC rela tive proposed new frequencies has also discussing ways new fre quencies can identified controlled flying sites throughout country responsibility way FCC ex pects user organizations like AMA assume proposal follows Frequency Committees recommendation AMA Executive Council AMA fre quency identification control system will meet needs 1 980s 1990s highlights 1 system troduces concept unique channel num bers RC channel old new will have its own individual number channel number will prominently identi fied transmitter flag changeable crystals other frequency selection methods become technically economically feasible number will also used designate crystal frequency selected frequency equipment operating given time concept numbered channels new has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate vari ous TV marine CB frequencies 2 system provides relief problem color blindness part some RC fliers color fading part current streamers 3 system provides immediate visibility 49 MHz band its five authorized frequenciesa band al ready use some flying sites popularity likely grow 4 system expandablenot expected new frequencies 7275 MHz range others may become available future Frequency Committee has no hesitation recommending new Fre quency Identification Control System AMA Executive Council adoption AMA membership large use being published proposed draft form since sure will ideas membership will want have considered final version invite comments individual members clubs RC manu facturing community AMA intent introduce new system during 1981 flying competi tion season Therefore comments received during September 1980 will considered prior publication final version plan November December year will effective January 1 1981 AMA events AMA RC Frequency Identification Control System 10 Objective institute new frequen cy identification control system will encompass existing channel allocations including 49 MHz provide contin uing control current seven channels 7275 MHz band until super seded new frequencies establish sys tem will permit extension channel numbers new RC frequencies may made available FCC fu ture system recommended AMA members clubs soon can im plemented will mandatory AMA sponsored events calendar year 1981 thereafter 20 Background exIsting system frequency identification control depends strictly combinations color coded flags distinguish various channels pres ent system clearly cannot provide neces sary control expected some 80 new RC channels allocated FCC Continued page 75 October 1980 73 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION wisdom relocating AMA Head quarters out Washington DC has generally accepted ques tion answered cost remaining District Columbia escalating rate feel yond reasonable economic level Headquarters staff personnel working District IV Vice-President Chuck Foreman preparing several al ternate proposals relocation column being written Eight ten options available getting Headquarters less costly suburban area problem now get Coun cil determination what alternative advantageous AMAs future AMA GROWTH short noteas mid-July AMA membership still running about 10% ahead 1979 membership 72243 now have 1333 sanctioned AMA clubs continuing member ship growth insures stability organization FUN FLIES AND RALLIES NY being favored beau tiful weather attracted model builders far west Toledo OH far east Grandby MA far south Tennessee North num ber Canadian entries no competition meet rules involved flying order safety sixty entries two-day meet nearly quarter scale flying session see seen modelers enjoyed others com pany discussed observed other modelers aircraft very enjoyable time As travel around country read newsletters receive large quantities find flying ses sions such occurring United States havent taken part recommend 1981 NATIONALS As writing have informal proposals two possible locations Lakehurst NJ wherein under stood may have sufficient space made available hold Nationals Previous investigation New Jersey area utilizing Lakehurst has too restrictive hold entire meet second proposal San Antonio TX utilizing Brook Air Force Facility field primary base Radio Control Control Line nearby auxiliary field Randolph Air Force Base Free Flight Helicopter Soaring events Prior receipt issue sites will discussed Executive Council sum mer meeting hope able report definite plans next issue FLYING FIELD SAFETY Though clubs have safety rules procedures flying fields dic tating can fly can fly can fly Im finding ever increasing number clubs insti tuting very formal flight training pro gram part safety criteria more persons taking up hobby limited flying space available resultant congestion hazard itself models avail able anyone can go hobby shop buy build models fly some assistance train ing experienced model builders Fun flies noncompetitive model meets appear ever increasing numbers probably natural ten dency since majority mem bership noncompetitive fliers fly personal enjoyment what surprising size scope events spite ever increasing costs transportation modelers traveling great distances fly other modelers pure enjoyment June attended fun fly spon sored Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS spite bad weather eventually caused cancellation meet attendance modelers several states July opportunity tend Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Scale Rally Olean 74 Model Aviation SMALL SCALEPeanut Scale models Indoor Championships West Baden IN probability will crash model first attempt very dis couraging new modeler fact likely crash model creates hazard other per sons property As full scale air craft pilot required take training have certain level com petency before allowed fly aircraft himself clubs requir ing level competency before utiliza tion club facilities begin ning flier clubs provide instruc tors will assist new fliers obtaining level competency instructors examiners also sure other members club beginners have skill necessary safely fly club facility An off shoot program developing recognizing different levels competen cy quote CORKS News letter Instead just horsing around sky practice maneuvers climb steps higher level skills assign identification skill level such red blue gold level gold level two gold level three Programs such serve enhance safety program other sport occupation greater skill individual less hazard CONTROL LINE PUBLICATION Control Line interests AMA Ive just received first issue Control Line Speed Racing Ga zette informative publication giving national worldwide news what taking place areas competition well technical topics interested areas competition write Its da GAZ 306 Yardley Commons Yardley PA 19067 reminder terested rocketsshortly after scheduled receive issue Model viation World Champion ships Space Models rockets tak ing place 7 12 September Lakehurst Naval Air Facility New Jersey CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPS event Poland July 1218 showed overwhelming US victory Aerobatics first Les McDon ald second Bob Hunt third Bill Werwage tenth Wynn Paul US team first Perkins/Albritton tied sec ond Team Race British team although details now clear protest made probably will resolved ClAM concerning allegations organizer did follow rules re-flight Jack son/Nelson eleventh McCol lum/Kusik fiftieth team Denmark first individual basis provisionally US team overall fifth British team winner Phil Granderson third Combat George Cleveland ninth Paul Curtis fortieth USSR won individually team US team fourth top place Speed seventh Charles Lieber Luke Roy respec tively tenth twelfth France both individual team win ner US team third GREAT LOSS Glen Sigafoose died unfortunate aircraft accident July 20 New F req ID cont page 73 new control system will use sequen tial channel numbering scheme primary basis frequency identification fore control Channel numbers will unique repeated throughout system Colors will used distinguish band group frequencies another An individuals color blindness indistin guishable flag colors will render sys tem useless AMA has drawn heavily European modelers experience drafting new control system basic channel numbering system has employed quite successfully years 30 Description General colored flag actually platesee Para 42 ap propriate channel number will posted RC transmitters antenna channel numbering has started arbitrarily existing 27 MHz frequencies existing RC channels 27 49 53 MHz Amateur Radio Service six meter band will use first 19 channel numbers Because channels have generally known actual frequencies years flags channels will show both channel number frequency present 7275 MHz RC channels total seven will have interim channel designation since expected fre quencies will eventually phased out over ten-year period time simplicity channels will use three digit number based last three digits specific fre quency example 72080 will desig nated channel 080 72160 will simply referred channel 160 three digit designation will clearly set channels apart proposed new 7275 MHz fre quency allocations will carry according current expectations two digit channel numbers 20 through 69 aircraft use 70 through 92 non-aircraft use color flag will designate frequency band transmitter operating mainly allow quick recognition band use channel number will always primary identifier AMA plan also specifies plug-in transmitter receiver tuning mod ules used will also required follow band color code provide both consistency safety systemie discrepancy transmitter white module plugged flying black flag will likely noticed quickly other model ers owner FCC permits plug-in crystals new frequencies crystal holders will also required color coded channel numbered accordance new system absence FCC reaction AMA proposal too early publish spe cific instructions frequency/channel number match-up expect come available 7275 MHz area can however make following general points regarding extension channel num bering color code system fre quencies 1 hope acquire 50 new channels 72 MHz sub-band aircraft use would channels 2069 flag would white channel num bers black Only channel number would appear flagit would necessary frequency also included Plug-in tuning modules would also white marked AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Continued page 77 October 1980 75 LARGE SCALEPart STARS World War Quarter Scale Squadron Olean NY WORLD SPACE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 friend Dick Patton flies over US some important company reports rumor AMA Secretary/Treasurer folks inter ested job AMA Headquarters Washington DC true believe elected Council member should use position feather nest AMAs money Two VPs have accepted position recently Washington Both good men criticize either such action such Did see Earl Witts pledge last months Model vi ation kind permission make same hereby vow have never past now nor ever will future seek accept employ ment AMA Mr Scarborough prominent AMA VP serving District X has asked research report him number Contest Directors earned free AMA membership 1979 also free mag way information highly confidential expect handle accordingly 1791 free memberships awarded last year follows Class Meet Class B Meet Class AA Meet Class AAA Meet Class AAAA Meet 1 per meet 664 1" 51 2 " 574 3"141 5 " 10 Contests 1440 Relatively few also passed out helping Nats being AMA officer etc grand total coming above figure 1791 Did have dig out myself No cleverly fell back Membership Director Kip Smythe never fails get credit readers please keep info secret Did read Bill Winters farewell last issue Bill greatly respected friend will always told several us back February planned resign Speaking two high officials mentioned am blame doing Earl ly came along ride doing job Secretary/Treasurer monitoring money intend con tinue doing Bill very fine person think spoon fed soap opera stuff generally has little no place splendid magazine want blame someoneblame fault seriously interested AMA goings-on come fine AMA Headquarters Washington open public get invitation president attend Coun cil meeting theres sufficient space meeting room know anxious members possible see AMA action will discover no good guys no bad guys nobody out get anybody us simply has different role play Speaking AMA Headquarters see beautiful young lady pic tured above Mrs Norma Curlings charge chartered AMA clubs keeps everybody straight up department belong char tered club arent doing right better look out Long ago model airplanes Free Flight dominated hobby no longer Today Radio Control models majority Pic tured above Americas top RC fliers resting between demonstrations Mr Jesse Freeman Bessemer AL although has achieved great fame flier will speak friend Trans lated means Jesse aint got bighead yet people friendly neighborhood family group assembled day fun flying radio controlled ship Little daughter Rebecca Shufflebarger middle hoping some day will grow up pretty mama left Betty Stacy protecting Re becca evil know organization devoted exclusively quarter scale larger RC aircraft called International Miniature Air craft Association IMAA print beautiful bound newsletter complete pictures works Send ten bucks Bill Clark 3840 Milton Way North Highlands CA 95660 will send fat newsletter showing build conceal wife ten-foot quarter scale model airplane See next month. 76 Model Aviation vvnrn ao uo auring neuonai rgaIIIy urn wavur gui imu . picnic course Especially RC club has meeting near Fourth July promi nent group includes club President Mr Dale Welch Miss Cora Puzon ex-President Tom Long club Secretary Miles Jackson Dr Gary Turner others temperature 101 degrees sun 99 shade proving wisdom good shelter Thus did Birming ham RC Club hold its monthly conclave New Freq ID cant page 75 also hope simultaneously acquire 23 new channels 75 MHz sub-band non-air craft use would channels 7092 The flag color would black white channel numbers Plug-in modules would black marked NON-AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 3 above arrangement provides total separation aircraft non-air craft frequencies same time cluding adequate number useful chan nels both groups Since expect bulk RC modelers will new frequencies middle 1980s have reserved black-on-white whiteon-black color combinationswhich color experts tell us have highest contrast recog nition factorfor two new frequency groups 4 During interim ten-year period older 7275 MHz frequencies still use will necessary certain new channels remain unused since otherwise would source mutual interference equipment present 7275 MHz channels AMA plans publish information interim period new channels compatible older equipment also likely AMA insurance coverage will limited same compatible frequencies during terim period 40 Frequency Flags 41 Size size frequency flags used system will same Figure 1 provides typical dimensions 42 Flag Material frequency flag should constructed non-flexible plywood plastic material has suffi cient rigidity perform its function key point flag should stand-off self-support off transmitters antenna mast channel number can easily read other modelers 43 Flag Mounting flag should mounted near bottom transmitters antenna spring clip will hold vertical visibility will allow removed complete antenna collapse flag should also easily removable since fliers will have change flags change numbers flag time changes channels 44 Color Assignments band fre quencies groups channels shall have single distinguishing color color assign ments follows BandDesignationFlag Color 27MHzBrown B49MHzBlue C53 MHz six metersGreen DExisting 72-75 MI-lzOrange New Bands E F 72 MHz aircraftWhite 75 MHz non-aircraftBlack 50 Band Colors/Channel Numbers/Fre quencies 51 Existing Continuing RC Channels will covered channels through 19 frequency flag will required will have appropriate band color channel number specific frequency smaller sized numbers reference RC equipment owner/flier 511 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix 52 Interim RC Channels interim channels actually present 7275 MHz frequencies total 7 channels channels will use three digit designation based last three digits actual frequency frequency flag band will contain three digits 521 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix B 53 New RC Channels frequency flag expected new 72 MHz 75 MHz channels will contain channel num ber bold print R-F modules plug-in crystals will further identified described paragraph 30 531 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments published future follow ing FCC response AMA proposal 60 Source Flags As indicated Para 10 proposed system should imple mented soon possible since provides better system control present colored flags new flags can easily made individual modelers however AMA believes number RC manufac turers suppliers will move promptly provide new style flags once market develops Starting 1981 will manda tory use new style flags AMA sanctioned competitions 70 Further Discussion 71 Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency control system club sites contests Pins should also color coded band channel numbered As past transmitter should turned frequency pin attached antenna 72 Overlap Existing 7275 MHz Channels AMA recognizes during phase-out period existing 72 75 MHz RC channels will interfere cer tain new channels problem will highly publicized once new frequencies authorized use practice true control can exercised local indi vidual flying sites expected cer tain compatible new channels will given AMA sanction use insurance coverage during interim period 73 Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices scanning receiver might prove great help 74 Wind Direction Streamers new rigid frequency flags will help display ing wind direction benefit flier wind direction streamer may fastened top transmitter antenna Its color up individual flier since streamer will no longer element frequency identification control plan However consistency recommended streamer match basic band flag color 75 Telemetry Devices flier using telemetry device such thermal sensor must display two frequency control flags flag designate RC channel use other designate frequency being used telemetry down-link RC control channel flag should placed above telemetry channel flag trans mitters antenna FIGURE 1 Typical Frequency Flag Spring clips easy re moval Flag must hang vertically transmit ter normal flying position 6 C C C C Channel number large & read able possible Must appear both sides flag Frequency small print pilots own reference Only used Channels 779 XMTR Case Flag made plywood plastic Num bers may stick-on painted variety APPENDIX Existing Continuing RC Channels Band Brown 27 MHz B Blue 49 MHz C Green 53 MHz ARS Six Meter Band Channel No 2 3 4 S 6 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 26995 2 7045 27095II 27145L~J 27195Brown Flag 27255White No 749830 849845 949860 1049875 1149890 1253100 1353200 1453300 1553400 1653500 17*53600 18*53700 19*53800 Note An amateur license frequencies 7 49830 Blue Flag medium light Black No 12 531 Green Flag White No required use *Although general use channels part AMA recommended six meter pattern RC protected maximum extent possible consistent amateur authorizations ARRL six meter repeater band plan APPENDIX B Interim RC Channels Band D Orange Existing 7275 MHz Channels Channel No 080 160 240 320 400 960 640 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 72080 72160 72240 72320 ____________ 72400 72960 75 640 o8o Orange Flag Black No Note expected frequencies channels will remain use ten-year period following FCC authorization new 72-75 MHz channels time no reason avoid acquiring equipment uses frequencies October 1980 77 Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel a cnO 26995 V Indoor RC Catching California primed pump viaB II North rops annual meets connection trade shows now activity includes east coastHampton VAwhere Indoor RC has getting much attention Last March Tidewater Model Soaring Society under Contest Director HA Stokely held threeevent meet Hampton Coliseum nine contestants Winner Light er Air Louis Bruhn Woody Blanchard won Powered Aircraft flight 50 minutes nine seconds Dave Robelen won Glider event hand-launched highest Seats flight two minutes five seconds Interesting sidelight due frozen floor ice rink downdraftsl contrast Free Flight indoor activity buildings girder structures no great problem RC makes sites available National Car Discount 20% National Car Rental has advised effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 20% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary re-issue National Car Rental iden tification cards stickers members re flect increase Members need identify themselves presently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 20% discount appli cable Member pays gas used CD Operations Closed Down Last June US Attorneys Office Baltimore announced completed local crackdown illegal activities citi zens band radio stations result ex tensive investigation operation illegal radjo stations Most illegal operations involved op erating modified CB radios unauthorized frequencies powers excess authorized FCC has allocated 40 specific channels use CB band CBers operate out-of-band cause interference other authorized radio stations tele vision reception Teams US marshals exe cuted five simultaneous warrants Balti area Approximately $5000 worth equipment seized District Offices Baltimore Hy attsville MD initiated crackdown continuing effort FCC help utilize radio spectrum limited national re source efficiently effectively also keep CB problems minimum Federal law provides penalties up $500 per day per offense violations FCC rules regulations year im prisonment and/or $10000 fine unlicensed operation CB other radio transmitting equipment Ceeeecricui Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Isiand C Vermoet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Anomie Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker Paul Or. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler S Bolduc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Busy summer bet visited picnic field Fremont Flyers Danville NH some good eating saw some good flying kites thanks Ed Garvey came along represent AKA Ameri can Kite Flyers Association am told John Smith South Shore Club great Scale meet complete 78 Model Aviation Blimp Lou Bruhn excellent control flying back forth through hand held balsa hoop good hovering controla bility Simple twin motor control system used Hewitt Phillips semi-scale Aeronca C-3 covered condenser paper light weight shelltype fuselage sides shown provide scale appearance Used Micro-Mo electric motor geared prop Flew over eight minutes Bob Champines electric powered model flew over half hour featured folding prop improve glide during portions flight motor switched off radio conserve batteries avoid hitting over head girders Woody Blanchards twin-motored semi-scale Catalina rugged enough outdoor flight hard time taking off ice floor flew nicely once high enough clear cold boundary layer above ice rink floor Woody Blanchards powered aircraft winner similar outdoor RC sailplane design much lighter Typical flight pattern climb about 50 feet motor glide about 20 feet motor off back power climb glide etc Typicai naoor I-su scene wun Hewitt rnmuups famous 30s Free Flight indoor ac tivity ultra light three ounces total craft used knuckle-joint prop bent back impact damage CD Stoke ly watches Larry Fair simple large Iigrn-weight electric RC Demonstrated good control flight characteristics although short dura tion three half minutes due less optimum battery motor prop combina tion Good improvement potential Dave Platt 53 entries hundreds spectators Nice going gang As promised last month list abandoned flying fields might wish look possible model flying site Location/Owner East Hampton CT/Gardner Nursery Brookline ME/Freethy Intl Concord MA Brunswick ME/Mr Douglas Brunswick ME Cambridge ME/Geo Viglas Ham Hill Cambridge ME Farmingdale ME/Al Tate Blame Rd Fort Kent ME/Town Rumford ME/Harry Perry P0 Box 118 Thomaston ME/Arthur Ha rju Ia Levant ME/BR Rowell Adams MA/RN Olimet Alger St Concord MA/AC Bemis Westford Rd Eastham MA/BC Collins Box 1032 Norwell MA/JC Field Temple AZ Tyngsboro MA/R Derby Jr RFD L Yarmouth MA/JR Branch 30 Skyline Dr Franconia NH/R Coffin P0 Box Coventry RI/EJ Potter Slocum RI/H Winfield Tucker P0 Box 2 Size 2500 x 150 700 x 170 1665 x 200 1650 x 100 1800x 75 5000 x 300 2000 x 100 1800 x 75 1600x 150 1000 x 50 450 x 70 1200 x 100 900 x 100 1500x 150 50 x 50 21 00 x 100 2855 x 150 1800x 40 turf turf turf water turf some others just Helicopter pads probably large enough RC flying herein apologize John Worth Vince Mankowski Larry Bolich getting bent out shape concerning new hobby shop display membership drive ranted about duties obligations PR DC stopping realize voted have associate vice-presidents help placement distribution piece humble apologies gentlemen Now same tact good friend District II implore members explore local hobby shop proprietor see willing place display card model aviation brochures pocket AMA member ship applications other pocket along nice decal put door find him willing just send name address will see gets tremendous tool since Charlie Grant membership Let us use half hobby shops New England utilize promotional tool us could have 100000 members year end Remind him AMA membership means sales him too associate vice-presidents should lead way ask mem bers undertake task help us gain membership such endeavor could circumvent dues increase years come Let hear will imme diately have display sent dealer will send patch choice listed generally available Supply Service brochure New Jeesey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT Type John C Grigg turf District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive turf tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aseociare vice-Pyeudenes Pete Bianohini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NV 10705 John Byrne 36-29 21 3th St. Bayside NY 11361 Fmnk Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Ad No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 once things go just right Saturday July 12 very heart warming privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence members turf Aeroguidance Society Endwell NY weekend 25th Annual RC turf Pattern Contest attended 55 entrants hundreds spectators AGS take over turf small local airport Greene NY event draw entries over northeastern turf US well entries Canada heart iest congratulations members AGS turf on Award Excellence very fine 25th anniversary meet First place winners dirt the contest follows Novice Pattern 22 entriesKen Bonnema Fairborn OH turf Advance Pattern 13 entries--Ed Winslow Hell- Batavia NY Expert four entriesSteve Lelito Pembroke MA Masters 21 entries pad Tony Bonetti Emerson NJ Sport Scale turf five entriesCharles Lucente Duryea PA July 13 visited Scale Fly-in Olean turf NY sponsored STARS outstanding turnout over 60 scale aircraft as- mostly 1/3 1/4 scale size Some phalt flights birds showed excellent quali ties both aircraft pilots Again international event entries Can ada well over Northeast Modeling alive well time visit club president Popsicle Privateer does best insult other upstand ing modeler area just show him hold no hard feelings about vicious ig norant low level verbiage want him know have destroyed punch-board used win doctorate Now can never another like him next items come industri ous New Jersey AVP Frank Dresch Cen tral Jersey RC Club sponsored Old-Timer contest June 8 Piscataway flying field Frank snapped first two pics some entrants picture above shows Mike Guarnieri Somerset Signal Senders following Don Hartman same club Unfortu nately Frank didnt identify models am too stupid Privateer please note know next two photos show budding new modelers Central Jersey RC Club held Delta Dart contest town chil dren local library supplying ma terials instruction prizes part promotion sport photos John OGrady program directed Walt Fisher CJRCC Soapbox Time have concerned along other council members about impact inflation gasoline shortages modeling events across coun try Unemployment still rise though rate inflation slowing yet no end sight weekend attend another meet find no evidence factors affecting sport Contestant level reasonably high seemingly better last year am encouraged waiting other shoe fall Meanwhile elected officers Academy entire Headquarters operation must ut keep costs line prevent crease dues next few years join president going rec ord having no interest job Head quarters now time future goal support members Dis trict II properly represent opinions wishes Finallyby time reading AVP Hank Likes will have made presen tation council 1981 Nats held Lakehurst NJ Luck bunch support modelers Lakehurst area Nats will District II before World Space Modeling Championships 1980 scheduled Lakehurst September 9 through 11 Unoffi cial events practice scheduled Monday competition events held Tuesday through Thursday Hank Likes de serves credit helping set up arrange ments Quite guy October 1980 79 Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Fresideessa Joe Eibnn 36980 Valley Forge Jr. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 604 21st St Vinnna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ass. Scottdaln PA 15683 read 1980 Nats Wil mington-Dayton-Cincinnati will history early indications mean anything will have among successful Nats ever hope attended enjoyed self last MA picture story about guys put thing together owe great deal thanks vast amount work did hope Nats chance look over new AMA motor home has created much controversy lately has very plush dashboard two front seats back empty No beds no dinnette no toilets nothing Nats its probably going filled boxes Nats gear paperwork maybe cooler full liquid refreshments room motor home actually nothing oversized van rather vacation vehicle fact alone makes morning visit Earl Witt Jim McNeill described Bill Winter August MA ridiculous made sound have questions put last month since article came out about what H- - going AMA feel compelled explain what going onat least see Since elec tion Earl Witt presidency AMA has ever-increasing amount friction between him John Worth Executive Director has led somewhat partisan Executive Council further has left Council position playing referee large portion its time also evident situation has led few witch-hunts like $950 bottle given someone England put up AMA folks few days FAI function saving us probably $500$1 000 have effective executive director must give executive director authori ty what thinks right save us few bucks further ready accept fact once going goof may cost usa buck two No manager going right time worst possible situation manager given responsibility Job authority questioned John Worth has Executive Director since 1963 took seemingly impos sible jobto turn relatively small association broke thriving organization dont think anyone would say John did himself including him nonetheless accomplished Executive Director during time has worked six different presidents changes Executive Council Earl Witt elected President problems started became apparent very shortly after Earls election John Earl compatible John previous presidents unfortunate think Earl has some good ideas well intentioned incom patibility John spillover rest Headquarters staff has left us somewhat impasse situation confronts Council present creating aura confusion part AMA leadership Please bear us am convinced problem will worked out can continue advance cause sincere regret must inform being written received word Glen Sigafoose fatally injured crash aerobatic airplane during airshow Centerville IA Sunday July 20 Sig will remembered quiet unassuming man Yes can attitude helped modelers presence among us will sincerely missed modelers heart felt sympathies given Hazel Maxey loved ones close column somberly Delaware 0 Disnsicg ot Celumbia land S Neneb Camlisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Assoceata Vice4remdents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Eob Chanspinn 205 Tipson Rd Nnwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlotresnille VA 22901 V Eill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Prnsson 7012 Eluira Court Foils Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocknuille NC 27026 time column hits street Nats will over right now everybody AMA HQ going full bore get ready will Nats approximately two weeks hope see out has very busy month club meetings contests also working Headquarters relocation committee have fallen behind little correspond ence Ill catch up answers letters probably after Nats response magazine running about seven favor Model Aviaflon District IV far am very glad Dis trict IV knows good thing see Speaking Model viation someone sent copy Model Aviation printed Nats 1936 guess what magazine part membership package long ago Vince Mankowski new Assistant Ex ecutive Director have putting lot time Headquarters relocation will present proposals Nats Council meeting have quite few propos als Washington DC area look very good hope have info after Nats Council meeting District IV meeting will held October 18-19 year North Carolina Radio Control League North Carolina will host event Bill Helms Charlie Spear will handling arrangements Keep mind meeting open AMA members Dis trict IV District IV officers requested attend will announce time place next column will also special mailing District IV members clubs RCNC lives up past record should best district meeting have well organized full good ideas Lets make biggest too--plan attend Whats Happening District IV Dc Maxecutors Summer 80 Fun Fly September 6 1980 Comsat Field 9 am til dark Flying Aces Club Scale WW Combat WW II Combat others Contact Allen Schanzle 840-9883 Sunday Flyers Radio Control Received new newsletter monthits Sunday Flyer Sunday Flyers RC Club Baltimore MD Nice newsletter fellows Keep coming way club trying find good flying siteat present using CBRC Clubs facilities Prince Georges RC Club AA Pylon races August 31 September 28 Races start 930 am AMA FCC license required low entrance feefuel supplied contest ants information contact Dick Palace 301-249-5729 Winston-Salem RC Club WinstonSalem flying field recently officially dedicated Thrift Field memory Jim Thrift Scale Fun Fly Quantico VA Second Annual US Marine Corps Scale Fun Fly will held USMC Air Museum Quantico Marine Base August 23-24 1980 will static display plenty time fly ad lib bomb drop fast-slow fly carrier landing will USMC tro phy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines No entry fee Contact Ed Byerley CD 200 Commander Cove Staf ford VA 22554 info District Columbia RC Club DCRC Soaring meet October 4-5 historic Manassas Battlefield Park info contact Barry Drew CD 3C1-87i-534 Advance registra tion recommended Bob Champine Indoor Received nice letter Bob Champine about West Baden want share Gloria have returned best Indoor World Championships US has ever hosted Everyone did outstanding job AMA contest officials people Northwood Institute just plain fun weather real good though rained second day Thirty thirty-six 80 Model Aviation LR Bill Hall President Winston-Salem RC Connie Steve Thrift Honor able Dr Ramey Kemp State Representative Davie County very pleased Eve lyn Thrift minute flights accomplished day isnt too shabby 100-ft site 12 teams turned good flights can see results chart month folks am off AMA HQ work Headquarters relocation committee Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolioa 0 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Aasociaoe Vice-Pegdeesns John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Juckoon 109 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arstur Johnson 932 Bauvan Dr Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDoueil 9521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Mcalzzi SR 00966 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sherum PG Boo 4s06 Birmingham AL 35206 Ton Thacker 2390C Lamrencevile Hwy Decatur GA 30033 didnt go District V Fun Fly year owe yourself go next year The.facilities alone Georgia Veter ans Park worth trip suspect Pop Curtis designed park includes Con trol Line circles paved runways Radio Control enough open area small field Free Flight contest Air Show Teams dont seem get recognition deserve model press make up local papers across district watched Bama Flyers Air Show Team put performance recent ly Decatur Decatur MAC sponsored miniature air show Boys Ranch managed get picture Would believe Florida 2-Me ter Championships drew 30 entries--five last years Nats Must good Florida weather overall winner 15year old Ed Wright Jr flew Prophet designed Joe Ruth Ed isnt just lucky junior-he has won five first place trophies past year sport flier good static display some fun flying sign successful weekend Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Societys recent weekend display attracted five new members club year old has grown six members almost 20 time----more member month LARKS District V located somewhere Florida couldnt read name thetown Reelfoot Aero Modelers Union City TN pleased crowd air show Easter Seals handing Easter Seal Center director dummy transmitter letting put amazing first time flying act Ed Parham actually flew plane fly public thats way Id like ithave expert work Stop Music insisted Charleston Navy Band Summerville SC Air Show band scheduled play end field Richard Jackson Fred Peters Ken Gulliford gave Control Line demon stration other end band mem bers stopped playing flying started because wanted watch flying Af ter flying alternated music musicians could watch area too small RC ho out came CL planes pays versatile AVP Ed Moorman trying get District V CL newsletter going terested please write info As evidenced column activity CL Dis trict V-its just hard find Lets pull gether newsletter Illinois ana 0 Ketruclty umI VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresideng 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aasoaane Vice-Pesidonrs Chuck Detano4631 N Mincnner Indianapolis IN 4922B Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenfield Rd. Guincy IL 92301 Frank Hugnes 401 S Birch Plarosburs MO 94477 Glenn Lee 910 Mandrake Batavia IL 90510 Helen Olsen 920 Old Bonhoosme University City MD 63132 Jim Sears PG Box 309 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Undermood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MG 93128 What No pictures got ityou must got ityou didnt send Im out printable pictures Please send some cant think ever take camera along meets Some surely better Jerry Smith Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN does Ive requested some copies excellent shots airborne camera printed newsletter Maybe next month Thanks Griffith Barnstormers again forwarding Contact clubs report new modelers learning fly Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord Span reports several big October 1980 81 Ed Wright Jr receives first place plaque CD Leon Kincaid George Cox Memphis TN nice look ing CL model Winners District V Fun Fly LR Clu Sumner Best Junior Mac Hodges Grand Champ David Phillips Alabama Champ Donald Chalker Rolling Joe Johnson South Carolina Champ Standing George Hughes David Grantham Wendell Sumner Henry Mausoif Tennessee Champ Dan Stevens Tom Breedlove Keith Douglas Didnt get names know Wendy left Dusty right Reelfoot Club President Lowell Lynn holds Ed Parhams plane Don Stimpson pulls out antenna Ron Savnik enjoying Kadet wheel chair Quincy Illinois Flying Falcons have new flying field good facilities available Dont miss Chicago Expo October 25-26 show may soon RC Show Shows good indications show may move prestigious Arlington Park just north OHare International Air port happens facilities will far beyond anything now available coun try case dont miss year DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton IL Bring model displayplane boat car Things August 30-31 Malta IL Aero-Challenge Muscular Dystrophy RC CL events August 31 Frankton IN Madison City RC Holiday Fun Fly September 1 Kansas City RC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Jacoma Park September 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-America Championships September 7 Lexington KY MAC Fall FF RC Festival September 13-14 Indianapolis IN Dis trict VI Club Team Championships RC Fun Fly September 14 KCRC Biplane Jumbo Scale September 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th An nual Old Timers Meet Bong Field WI September 14 St Charles IL Fox Valley Aero Club Airshow local charity September 14 Chicago IL Midwest Navy Carrier Association Championships September 20-21 St Louis Eagles Miss Valley Soaring Association combined Fall Meet Buder Park September 21 Indianapolis West Side Modelers New Hope Foundation Air Show September 21 Palos Park IL 9th Annual Turkey Fun Fly September 21 Kansas City Northern Knights Fall Fun Fly Smithyille Lake September 27-28 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Egyptian RC contest Pattern Sport Scale September 28 Chicago Aeronuts 37th Annual Midwestern States FF Championships Bong Field WI October 5 St Louis Eagles 7th contest Holten Park October 5 Libertyville IL Nike Site Chi cago Pylon Club Fall Races October 25-26 Wheaton IL Chicago Ex po Trade Show Static Contest RC air craft boats cars Soapbox young boy East Texas country side has accident confined bed home several weeks school teacher sends some magazines Pictures airplanes model airplanes create strong interest young modeler slowly learns fly CL FF ever seeing outside magazine Ive never stopped Magazines very important can stimulate interests thinking Model Aviation provides opportunity well informed model aviation news progress plus ability maintain insight AMAs business politics Upto-date information available concerning views thoughts ideas plans elected officials thank Mr Wheeley ex tend appreciation magazine staff printing often critical views both AMA MA completely unedited format vast majority modelers mostly interested fun modeling want strong national organization elect representatives serve interests association they membership have vested interest member interests can served elected officials regard association business Wishful daydreaming past colorful rhetoric jokes pleasant philosophies satisfy entire business spectrum Business varies beautiful ugly Pro grams projects ideas personnel must continually initiated evaluated terminated continued conditions war rant things can maintained good level business leaders must have intestinal fortitude face some unpleasant situations act accordingly day TV news talk shows inter views newspapers etc can find persons and/or groups explaining view points some project attempt gain public support Free press valuable asset free people Iowa igan eosta onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Anoociate VcePreode,to James Clark 4444 Woodnew Or. NE Cedar Aapds IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsatt Dr Madison WI 53711 Roe Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 odd things about writing column publication lead time volved July 15 1980 am busy packing move Washington DC yet loyal readers form District VII will see words until October issue Model Aviation mailed August can also guess October will wishing could have saved some heat July brought Midwest almost too hot stay out sun fly know lot guys did association leaders need free com munication vehicle membership must able inform busi ness see whether pretty ugly MA now such vehicle movements restrict columns party line promise bot tom line will continue costs main tain through column journal free expression AMA management membership Flash teams ihe AMA District VI RC Club Team Fun Fly District VI Cham pionships Indianapolis September 13-14 will Illinois Peoria RC Club Suburban Aero Club Chicago Indiana Plainfield Screaming Eagles Monroe County RC Club Kentucky Lexington Model Airplane Club X-Cell Team Missouri participating later EnjoyFLY FRIENDLY SKIES Keith Brown Pontiac Miniature Air craft Club just completed June 1st Fun Fly Adam CD Charlie club president making sure Keith devours foul tasting cracker soda cracker race event June 8th same club hosted Sport Scale contest photo below shows Skip Mast holding two trophiesBest Show First Place Military Scale Congratulations Skip Dave McDonald provided pictures I nice note Bud Carrow Plymouth Ml Flying Pilgrims accom panied full page local newspaper Community Crier-- giving text five photos describing model aviation club listed phone number Bud can contacted great hobby idea other areas small weekly papers could pursue Some nice photos July issue Des Moines Modellaires newsletter covering June 1980 Sig Contestat Montezuma IA much hobby owes Sigs probably measurable deserve great thanks [Publishers note article written prior luly 20th air craft accident took life Glen Sigafoose] following photo shows Larry Andrew artist sculptor showing bronze wire trophy Hazel Glen Later day crowd treated full scale Pitts Special air show Hazel Glen 82 Model Aviation three smiling men photo above Adam Rogers Charlie Hatmaker Grassfield MN RC Club comes news out looking new flying sites precautionary measure present site includes houserented familyand some fliers have known overfly place Let add words Tom Liegierski Vic Leerhoff Flying sites hard get obey club rules hang have St Paul MN club does good job newsletter last issue contained tabulated contest results hints finishing details build fast charger Thanks Bob LaBrash copy Congratualtions John Winstanley Grand Valley MI RC Club named Member Month unselfish club work including limited assist ance fliers donation glider club use training new fliers final photo month Pylon Racers WILLI circuit operates Wisconsin Illinois Winners Fond du Lac WI meet left right Paul Yee Sheboygan 5th Lyle Forsgren Oshkosh 4th Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 3rd Al Scidmore AVP Madison 2nd WinnahJim Gilgenbach Fond du Lac Thanks Al photo Well guys gals last column vice president District VII though being printed after have commenced new job AMA promise will best can organization would like thank Jim Clark Bob Lundberg Bill Rohring Terry Taylor Al Scidmore John Lorbiecke Jr Ron Searsall AVPsfor help support would also like thank other district officersPhil Klint worth Jim Sinton Claude McCullough Pete Waters John Evert Len Roe Debi Imhoff long hours work behalf AMA fine organization has grown will continue grow due unselfish efforts great number people sincere ly hope involved especially offi cers will keep eyes main goals direct efforts reaching Arkoosas 0 Louisiana S New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aaoocoto Vico-Prsodenns Buzz Auerill 9117 La Burraneo NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulpbur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PteasantonTX 78064 Larry Sortor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville 01 74003 away school two weeks last month returned home work office stacked up Thus no column However meantime lots things going change have some pic tures various events district Before forget two weeks Baton Rouge very enjoyable school kept us pretty busy able get out fly some Baton Rouge club members couple times really have fine site has used years thanks especially want thank sent switch harness met field unfortunately neglected write down name soon lost terrible memory sent package return addressno name sure appreciate remembering Ground Pounders Club Jonesboro AR provided pictures above group participated show consisting RC flying full scale aerobatics balloon racemancarrying balloons pictures beautiful color hope show up magazine picture below Alexandria LA plane foreground Sig Smith Mini-plane Power K&B 40 controls Kraft builder Bruce Witherell fellows fly World War II vintage airfield nearby Pollock LA acres acres asphalt Out Houston TX area come fol lowing two pictures first Doc Martins Scale P-Siweighs over 30 pounds re portedly flies well Power identified twice size Scat Cat 500 built Bill Britcliff subject second picture below Quadra powered plane recently won fly what bring pylon race doing eliminated part competition vir tue mid-air collision kept flying Both fliers Gulf Coast RIC Club Seems like month another club Houston area Norman Oklahoma comes word first annual Hot Dog Contest sponsored Central Oklahoma R/C Society photo below P-Si scratch built Gene Pitman Other winners Pat Jones Edmond flying Aeromaster first Robert Billingham Oklahoma City Pulsar third course other contests aregoingon Baton Rouge great turnoutover fifty pattern have some picturesmaybe next month Lafayette LA got rained out first time ever Look reschedule date September have tried avoid making contest calendar two upcoming events have pointed out unusual Both Houston area First Quarter Scale 80 Airshow featuring Best Old Timer WWI WWII Biplane Quarter Scales Additional attractions include parachute demonstrations full scale homebuilts aerobatic displays Unfortunately scheduled August 9th lOththisone will probably history read other event scheduled September 27th 28th being billed Q-S00 National Py lon Race Check contest calendar de tails October 1980 83 Changing subject drastically still have lots maneuvering among elected officials AMA Read articles make up own mind pointlook closely continues faithfully along course over years opposed have changed drastically closing Executive Council will meet Ohio weekend before Nationals Among important business nominating committee course District VIII VP up year have some real ly good candidates Good luck tolorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis Mellamis Dislrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blud. Casper WY 82601 Ed Con 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Aicketro 516S Cloadas Sioun Falls SD 57103 mail starts coming great guys gals out District IX just super dont know some other District VPs feel about pro con mail obviously comes way thrive fact will need simply sur vive writing monthly column Actually reading other VP columns know important input must whole Executive Councilso keep cards letters comm folks Pictures too black white glossies good contrast sharp images mentioned pro con mail above Let tell am point hope will see close same way dont let know also Two sides issue existmaybe two sides some issues fact people fail recognize negative comment make should some willingness open-mindedness listen another viewpoint necessarily agree withj have little tolerance Ive received some pret ty onesided opinions form news letters notes month mostly centering around hot issues course refresh ing constructive would writers would try point out some positive things also taking place t see anything positive happening take strong step toward making something posi tive happen Involvement active involvement order improvement Try shoot things down distance offer some viable alternative people representing front lines speak Thats am point VP spot hope will support position feed some two-sided stuff con sidered time time would like take newsletter items cross desk share just written some recently received Turbulent Tissue newsletter Model Association Central Kansas Inc AMA club No 895 pen Jim Mow rey Rte 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 What Dont Know Can Hurt June issue hobby industry magazine Model Retailer carried editorial publishers page first consid ered reprinting face value appeared worthwhile reading everyone After studying contents its purpose appar ent whitewash past President character assassination present Presi dentand no value whatsoever writer admits has never met Earl Witt implies Earl has no qualifica tions hold office AMA President writer has met Earl has problem fact overqualified position Asking questions directing criticism goes territory other hand editorial also im plies Johnny Clemens made no wrong deci sions agree premise again what expect make decision can wrong Now before start chalking off whitewash Mr Witt lets take look last paragraph page 71 July issue Model viation under heading Presidents Outlook implies maga zine survey sent out biased give im pression magazine goes optional will cost fact other options keep price same Check photocopy survey attached newsletter / Note survey referred reprinted youre study vote count included 14 days near end survey period Take time figure percentages return votes re member 3000 mailed out Now would someone please explain Executive Council voted make magazine optional may believe organization still founded will maJority survey very conclusive Executive Council does reverse decision will lust time have stuck general mem bership Executive Council has self-seeking group people have saddled history AMA Apparently have impression gen eral membership bunch sheep led slaughter Besides narrow outlook couple have flimflammed way paying posi tions Headquarters staff before terms office elected positions com pleted indicates feel no duty toward elected con cerned what can milk out organization type person will nei ther Headquarters general membership good way things going brace selves havent seen anything yetI told so~ Orbiting Eagles Newsletter AMA club No 406 Mike Doran Editor Dana Hoim Publisher 786 Madison Ave Apt 1 Council Bluffs IA 51501 Vince Mankowski Moves DC Vince Mankowski has moved Washing ton DC become Assistant Executive Direc tor AMA Orbiting Eagles Omaha will greatly miss man such credit modeling area Although Vince has vast number ac complishments will always think Vince man got involved modeling Back just started out ol Charlie Mur phy Vince guy helped us out gave us motors planes rides club meetings took us out flying got proficient let pick brains information sometimes till late hours night drove together contests shows meetings im portantly getting lazy Vince kicking butt volun teering things making sure got planes built newsletter out hated Sometimes really got mad got case doing some thing Im glad did really am dont think Id writing now flying models wasnt Vince can never thank him enough until now never have Among other accomplishments Vince leader among Bellevue Sodbusters Orbiting Eagles Omaha prime mover successful effort get 1979 Nats Lincoln getting club flying site put Seymore Smith Park AMA District IX vice-president now Assistant Executive Direc tor Academy Model Aeronautics am sure Vince will total modeling community what has done District IX area Because am glad Vince has moved Washington Mike Doran Joan Alyca Pueblo CO came following pictures contest report AT-6 Texans Take Air Pueblo Sky Corral RC field Pueblo CO site big doins 4th July Quarter Midget pylon racing common parts race little out ordinary Seems though rules re quired Jemco AT-6s Whats stock out-of-the-box 40s could used no Schneurles etc standard 10-6 props specified 84 Model Aviation Pylon race winners Pueblo CO display AT-6 race trophies LR Jerry Bible fifth place Dale Alyea fourth place Larry Osborn third place Sam Pisciotta second place Bill Pachak first place Pisciotta high time 23356 iop winner independence Lay Al-li race Bill Pachak rightl aided abetted caller Harold Shaver leftl Six planes met specs included being finished Four completed race Racing complicated high air tem peratures AT-6s proved stable good turns Low time 23356 posted Sam Pisciotta Winners Bill Pachak first Sam Pis ciotta second Larry Osboin third Dale Alyea fourth jerry Bible fifth Sam Pisci otta CD agreed unusual fun event holiday Warmbut fun District IX have need fill two three spots associate vice presidents district allowed up seven Heres chance volunteer assist se lection tan will represent AMA old two-way street gang Basically looks like need person Nebraska Colorado North Dakota point about some input As column being written prior Nats about four weeks will receiving copy after Nats would expect have seen some great participation District IX members both contest ant management standpoint have chance meet visit Keep mail coming Arizona tornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redunds Beach CA 90278 Associate Vioe-Presidenns Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisolm 1100 Went Share Presno CA 93711 Lonne Kroeber 2401 Zufro Cr. Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 8ob Reynolds Rr B So, St Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Sooreden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City LIT 84117 months report will brief much delight typist good wife Judy club visited since last report East Bay Radio Controllers dy namic club located Oakland Bay area flew up met airport Art Gagnier club president Art took clubs field way town field has paved runway large paved pit area club has clever method storing stuff field Ive ever seen obtained old Mosler safe about 5 high set cement site strong steel box welded over combi nation lock couldnt sledgehammered otf has cut theft club items zero Other clubs might want consider idea Later evening club took dinner gathering 12 cluded some wives members During meal enjoyable talk Roy Weber Roy has belonged AMA sinLe first organized Hes quite scale buff judged last FAI World Scale Championships Woodvale England After dinner went club meeting room really packed think thcm see great scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed still raving about finally left spend night Glenn Carters house Glenn wife Doris really bent over backward see enjoyed myself admit succeeded Glenn District X AVPs next morning after leisurely break fast once again went clubs flying site having fun fly great turnout members Ernie Ruppert flying Senior Falcon handed transmitter course throttled plane back first request flew around four five minutes very sloppy manner hand him transmitter couple Alaska o anu on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asozuziane Vine-Prosidenno Al Culver 1607S non him Pocarello ID 8320 Simon Oreese Rt tBoo 48 Broadvew MT 59015 Cd McCollough 53 SC 81 Portiand OR 97215 Orlando Civ Redo 26608 Goner Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 Nh Main St. Redmond WA 96052 times writing column magazine less pleasant Since Model viatiun re kindled mid-70s have report passing far too friends occasions February 5 1980 brilliant young A/2 Towline Glider flier left name Marc Nagasawa Marc 21 years old stood tall capability among model build ers have known over years first recollection Marc Boe ing Management Association Model Scholar ship Contest early 1970s flying rockets excellent work man possessed quiet tenacity ri valed elders Guided Jim Walters assisted Bruce Kimball Marc advanced fast pace soon designing own A/2 gliders own towhook M N Hook workmanship became perfect difficult person beat times hurry might still have Falcon What unusual about flying Falcon was first time 24 years Id transmitter hands never accomplished RCer 1956 Id steered Smog Hog 6-channel reed set around sky little know think proportional stay noon flight catch leave fun too soon Yet another club member name Bill Hausske stepped offered take airport took him up offer nice chat drive over Id have say enjoyable outing recently received copy Mar velous Miniatures back Northern Cali fornia possession Ma Emhart few weeks showed around showed five different groups total 145 people film well re ceived saw went Post Office return film ensuing discussion led discovery film could shipped Library Rate reason 1 its edu cational film 2 belongs non-profit organization cost savings quite large want remind about table top display have available clubs next mall show makes nice backdrop focal point show Drop line Ill ship via UPS Im still open invitations attend club meeting Write well see what can arrange THERMALS contest field illustrated con test record 1978 FAI Free Flight finals Marc placed fifth very challenging conditions finals perform ance inspiring 1979 semi-finals over Labor Day weekend Marc qualified 1980 finals circumstances again proved very challenging Marc felt well weekend doctor learned Marc leukemia battle en sued Marc doctor apparently won Shortly after being told about proxy flying models Misery Meet Team Challenge however weakened body succumbed pneumonia Bruce Kimball having memorial trophy made presented perpetually West ern FAI Challenge will renamed Marcs memory Remembrances may sent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen ter Seattle sincere condolences Naga sawa family Bruce Kimball Gwen Ditsworth probably March closest friends single word comes mind expresses opinion Marc family models word name first Fl de sign Sa-Ha-Lee means High Above Chinook Indian language Thanks due Bat Sheet Co editors Helmick Collins much preceeding report February 1980 issue publication contains Marcs de signs called Syiph-An cannot wonder small person Marc huge talent would have gone world remained us October 1980 85 Lineup ot Jemco AT-5 pylon planes Sky Corral Field Pueblo CO Race flown under Quarter Midget rules JUN IO FLIGHT / ED WH ITT EN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Profiles Are Control Liners profile models useful beginner Free Flight designs Control Line flying must really Profile Heaven Dozens good profile CL designs available just beginners Dozens good kits also available Lets take look some Carl Goldberg Models CG line has four look good P-40 Flying Tiger 18 span all-balsa prefab 049 en gines Lil Wizard 21 span 049s comes shaped balsa wing die-cut fuselage Swordsman 18 has smaller 18 span die-cut balsa uses 020 049 motors Lil Jumpin Bean 21 stunt model 049s Top Flite Models good kits little larger sport Contest flying Baby Flite Streak has 24 span 049 099 engines Junior Flite Streak 31 090 250s Streak Trainer 33 150 190s Please note Top Fuse models mostly call bigger Y2A engines Junior Flits Midwest Products profile real young beginners model Midwests Snorky Trainer has tough 36 span foam wing uses 150 190 engines Super Snorky Trainer Midwest also has four neat 21 span World War II fighters engines Warhawk Messerschmidt 109 Mustang Air Cobra feature Quick Mount shown simple toughened plastic engine landing gear bracket uses two screws attachment alignment Quik-Mount Warhawk Another Midwest kit like Super Mouse advanced Class II Mouse Racer 17 span using beam-mounted 049 kit features die-cut parts fully illustrated step-by-step plans Sterling Models Seven super simple begin ner models group about 21 span 049 engine can used including plastic models include Thunderjet Eindecker Su per Cub Mustang Spitfire scale jobs plus Beginners Ringmaster Beginners Ringmaster Biplane Some pickinsl Sig Manufacturing whole bunch good kits Shoestring 28 span Buster 24 both use 010 150 en gines Skyray Deweybird bit smaller 23 22 spans using 049s certainly ought able find kits well-known manufac turers hobby shops shelves sure note models run small large slow fast very simple moderately advanced Choose according ability Which Control Line models young ginners favorites Write tell about Are pages selec tion like Tell too Also let know cant find listed prefer listed hobby shop Keep flippin prop See next month 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents Air Show Crash Claims Glen Sigatoose 62 loved life enjoyed thoroughly giving himself way Glen Sigafoose best proof philosophy casting bread upon waters will return investment thousand-fold always ploughed back surplus labors saw name Sig become world famous company multiply its growth over over just few months earlier recog nized Toledo induction AMAs Model Aviation Hall Famea popular choice accepted accolade typical quiet shy manner deceptive contrast dynamic achievements told basics Glens story just short ago Hall Fame report July 1980 issue Model Aviation magazine report too brief Glen jus ticeit could skim surface Like legend stories about Glen Sigafoose will heard years come contri butions efforts effect people model aviation world will linger memories cannot fade easily old timers AMA Headquarters will remember lean days dump deficit campaigns AMA annual budgets often red Frank Ehling knew could count Glen help funds sup plies encouragement some others industry critical rather help ful name Sig always found listed among Academy Nats sponsors adver tisers supporters Furthermore no success AMAs Delta Dart program youngsters Glen made AMA Cub kits hundreds thousands no profit likely loss company AMAs teams world championships particular beneficiaries Sig generosity supported teams categories team shirts have sported name Sig other because asked recog nition because team members proud acknowledge source support fitting therefore among family Sig employees several former world championships team members work Sig means joining Sig family Glen Hazel people worked names employee payroll First names used Mostly however problem solver got tremendous satisfaction making something work nobody else successful production machines liked demonstrate automatically counted straight pins pack aging brilliantly simple ingenious Hes left mark through huge sprawling Sig plant everyone else quit day Glen could often found far corner buildings tink ering some idea process machine trying something better cheaper simpler ever monument free enter prise Sig Manufacturing Company great virtues such perseverance hard work ever present Sig tory Glen believed lived golden rule unto others would have unto As result will carry Sig name determined will live tradition Glen Sigafoose es tablished Hazel Maxey Claude Hank Paul Mike others Sig family have accepted challenge keep things go ing Glen away rest model aviation world has extended best wishes encouragement also movement underway promote Glen Sigafoose morial Fund scholarships young mod elers Details being developed will announced shortly donations have already made Anyone desiring contribute may send directly Sig Manu facturing Company Inc Montezuma IA 50171 care AMA HQ transfer Sig fund Final Version AMA Frequency Plan Approved Go FCC plan support request 50 fre quencies Radio Control IRO model aircraft 23 model cars boats approved Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics AMA during special meetings Washington DC July 1 2 information being submitted Federal Communications Commission FCC based data gathered during past few months help RC industry inputs research frequencies 72 75 MegaHertz range sandwiched between existing frequencies using narrow band width tech nology accommodate channels less space FCC approval however probably least year half away allowing typi cal governmental rules change procedures According committee new RC frequencies would phased over 10-year period after time use currently ex isting frequencies would discontinued committees plan envisions availability 50 channel 72 MHz model aircraft RC equipment immediately upon FCC approval although 19 channels seven current 12 new would initially used Equipment 72 Model Aviation 5dIUUU III IUIIU often last names like sons daughters Glen loved fly left us doing what enjoyed also loved ground tinkering machines gadg ets Sig plant super machinist technician engineer tool maker designer etc existing RC frequencies would no longer manufactured after three years could sold after five years would useable 10 years FCC approval date After 10-year transition period Only new 50-channel equipment would allow able model aircraft use same time factors would apply new 23-channel 75 MHz non-aircraft RC operations regard phasing Out ofnewandoldfrequencies noted AMA committee new frequencies would ex pected used simultaneously place However due interference problems necessary have select assure interference-free operations given time particular location also noted necessary safety effectively separate model aircraft boat car operations currently use simi lar RC equipment can cause crashes occur AMA effort latest step con tinuing project following petition submitted AMA FCC 1978 obtain relief RC interference problems have aggravated recent expansion CB activities increasing encroachment industrial commercial users existing frequencies rapid growth RC activ itity general Frequency Committee meetings sponsored AMA held organizations national headquarters detail heres what expect suming FCC approval AMA plan 1 During 10-year transition period total 19 frequencies would available model aircraft use including seven now approved such use plus 12 new fre quencies would become available soon equipment offered sale expected immediate upon FCC ap proval because such equipment narrow band form already being marketed several manufacturers foreign markets Note equipment would also compati ble 50 channel requirements would effect after 10-year transition period 2 Four instead three existing frequencies would shared model aircraft boat car users during 10-year transi tion period 7216 7232 7296 7564 present time 7564 designated air craft others already shared Adding 7564 shared group necessary eventual frequency alignment will effect after 10-year transition period meantime 7564 would con tinue available aircraft use although some increased risk interference non-aircraft activity 3 Similar above 21 new frequen cies non-aircraft model use would also available immediately after FCC approval addition four current frequencies noted 1 above Thus 25 frequencies would available car boat operations during 10-year transition period 4 At end 10-year transition period existing 72-75 MHz fre quencies would used However 31 new frequencies would freely available model aircraft use same time car boat use four current frequencies would dropped two new non-aircraft frequencies would added providing up new total 23 frequencies 5 During 10-year transition period aircraft use 50 new fre quencies can used situations current frequencies used Thus special meets such Nats designated frequencies allowed club fields clubs may choose exclude ex isting frequencies no club still operated current equipment will pos sible take advantage larger number available frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period should noted use 50 new frequencies would legal immediately upon FCC ap proval would safe operate old new equipment same location cases depending upon particular combination old new frequencies AMA plans publish list compatible frequencies upon FCC approval new RC plan 6 Similar 5 above use new frequencies boats cars sooner end 10-year transition period will possible under specific situations gener ally old frequencies used 7 Since operation new frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period safety matter possible such operation may incorporated AMA Safety Code insurance coverage may dependent upon proper safe mixing old new frequencies par ticular time place other words frequency control exercised prevent un safe mixing insurance coverage would apply exact text AMAs submission FCC final development magazine went press full text will published earliest issue after receipt FCC New AMA NC Frequency Identification Control System Introduction after years reasonably suc cessful operation current system should AMA propose new quite different frequency identification control system Basically answer cur rent system based wholly patterns colored streamers designate bands indi vidual frequencies within bands about become outmoded Modelers USA have reasonable expectation acquiring additional channels RC use near future existing color-based sys tem will simply expand fulfill new requirements reason Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics same time has formulating AMAs technical submissions FCC rela tive proposed new frequencies has also discussing ways new fre quencies can identified controlled flying sites throughout country responsibility way FCC ex pects user organizations like AMA assume proposal follows Frequency Committees recommendation AMA Executive Council AMA fre quency identification control system will meet needs 1 980s 1990s highlights 1 system troduces concept unique channel num bers RC channel old new will have its own individual number channel number will prominently identi fied transmitter flag changeable crystals other frequency selection methods become technically economically feasible number will also used designate crystal frequency selected frequency equipment operating given time concept numbered channels new has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate vari ous TV marine CB frequencies 2 system provides relief problem color blindness part some RC fliers color fading part current streamers 3 system provides immediate visibility 49 MHz band its five authorized frequenciesa band al ready use some flying sites popularity likely grow 4 system expandablenot expected new frequencies 7275 MHz range others may become available future Frequency Committee has no hesitation recommending new Fre quency Identification Control System AMA Executive Council adoption AMA membership large use being published proposed draft form since sure will ideas membership will want have considered final version invite comments individual members clubs RC manu facturing community AMA intent introduce new system during 1981 flying competi tion season Therefore comments received during September 1980 will considered prior publication final version plan November December year will effective January 1 1981 AMA events AMA RC Frequency Identification Control System 10 Objective institute new frequen cy identification control system will encompass existing channel allocations including 49 MHz provide contin uing control current seven channels 7275 MHz band until super seded new frequencies establish sys tem will permit extension channel numbers new RC frequencies may made available FCC fu ture system recommended AMA members clubs soon can im plemented will mandatory AMA sponsored events calendar year 1981 thereafter 20 Background exIsting system frequency identification control depends strictly combinations color coded flags distinguish various channels pres ent system clearly cannot provide neces sary control expected some 80 new RC channels allocated FCC Continued page 75 October 1980 73 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION wisdom relocating AMA Head quarters out Washington DC has generally accepted ques tion answered cost remaining District Columbia escalating rate feel yond reasonable economic level Headquarters staff personnel working District IV Vice-President Chuck Foreman preparing several al ternate proposals relocation column being written Eight ten options available getting Headquarters less costly suburban area problem now get Coun cil determination what alternative advantageous AMAs future AMA GROWTH short noteas mid-July AMA membership still running about 10% ahead 1979 membership 72243 now have 1333 sanctioned AMA clubs continuing member ship growth insures stability organization FUN FLIES AND RALLIES NY being favored beau tiful weather attracted model builders far west Toledo OH far east Grandby MA far south Tennessee North num ber Canadian entries no competition meet rules involved flying order safety sixty entries two-day meet nearly quarter scale flying session see seen modelers enjoyed others com pany discussed observed other modelers aircraft very enjoyable time As travel around country read newsletters receive large quantities find flying ses sions such occurring United States havent taken part recommend 1981 NATIONALS As writing have informal proposals two possible locations Lakehurst NJ wherein under stood may have sufficient space made available hold Nationals Previous investigation New Jersey area utilizing Lakehurst has too restrictive hold entire meet second proposal San Antonio TX utilizing Brook Air Force Facility field primary base Radio Control Control Line nearby auxiliary field Randolph Air Force Base Free Flight Helicopter Soaring events Prior receipt issue sites will discussed Executive Council sum mer meeting hope able report definite plans next issue FLYING FIELD SAFETY Though clubs have safety rules procedures flying fields dic tating can fly can fly can fly Im finding ever increasing number clubs insti tuting very formal flight training pro gram part safety criteria more persons taking up hobby limited flying space available resultant congestion hazard itself models avail able anyone can go hobby shop buy build models fly some assistance train ing experienced model builders Fun flies noncompetitive model meets appear ever increasing numbers probably natural ten dency since majority mem bership noncompetitive fliers fly personal enjoyment what surprising size scope events spite ever increasing costs transportation modelers traveling great distances fly other modelers pure enjoyment June attended fun fly spon sored Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS spite bad weather eventually caused cancellation meet attendance modelers several states July opportunity tend Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Scale Rally Olean 74 Model Aviation SMALL SCALEPeanut Scale models Indoor Championships West Baden IN probability will crash model first attempt very dis couraging new modeler fact likely crash model creates hazard other per sons property As full scale air craft pilot required take training have certain level com petency before allowed fly aircraft himself clubs requir ing level competency before utiliza tion club facilities begin ning flier clubs provide instruc tors will assist new fliers obtaining level competency instructors examiners also sure other members club beginners have skill necessary safely fly club facility An off shoot program developing recognizing different levels competen cy quote CORKS News letter Instead just horsing around sky practice maneuvers climb steps higher level skills assign identification skill level such red blue gold level gold level two gold level three Programs such serve enhance safety program other sport occupation greater skill individual less hazard CONTROL LINE PUBLICATION Control Line interests AMA Ive just received first issue Control Line Speed Racing Ga zette informative publication giving national worldwide news what taking place areas competition well technical topics interested areas competition write Its da GAZ 306 Yardley Commons Yardley PA 19067 reminder terested rocketsshortly after scheduled receive issue Model viation World Champion ships Space Models rockets tak ing place 7 12 September Lakehurst Naval Air Facility New Jersey CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPS event Poland July 1218 showed overwhelming US victory Aerobatics first Les McDon ald second Bob Hunt third Bill Werwage tenth Wynn Paul US team first Perkins/Albritton tied sec ond Team Race British team although details now clear protest made probably will resolved ClAM concerning allegations organizer did follow rules re-flight Jack son/Nelson eleventh McCol lum/Kusik fiftieth team Denmark first individual basis provisionally US team overall fifth British team winner Phil Granderson third Combat George Cleveland ninth Paul Curtis fortieth USSR won individually team US team fourth top place Speed seventh Charles Lieber Luke Roy respec tively tenth twelfth France both individual team win ner US team third GREAT LOSS Glen Sigafoose died unfortunate aircraft accident July 20 New F req ID cont page 73 new control system will use sequen tial channel numbering scheme primary basis frequency identification fore control Channel numbers will unique repeated throughout system Colors will used distinguish band group frequencies another An individuals color blindness indistin guishable flag colors will render sys tem useless AMA has drawn heavily European modelers experience drafting new control system basic channel numbering system has employed quite successfully years 30 Description General colored flag actually platesee Para 42 ap propriate channel number will posted RC transmitters antenna channel numbering has started arbitrarily existing 27 MHz frequencies existing RC channels 27 49 53 MHz Amateur Radio Service six meter band will use first 19 channel numbers Because channels have generally known actual frequencies years flags channels will show both channel number frequency present 7275 MHz RC channels total seven will have interim channel designation since expected fre quencies will eventually phased out over ten-year period time simplicity channels will use three digit number based last three digits specific fre quency example 72080 will desig nated channel 080 72160 will simply referred channel 160 three digit designation will clearly set channels apart proposed new 7275 MHz fre quency allocations will carry according current expectations two digit channel numbers 20 through 69 aircraft use 70 through 92 non-aircraft use color flag will designate frequency band transmitter operating mainly allow quick recognition band use channel number will always primary identifier AMA plan also specifies plug-in transmitter receiver tuning mod ules used will also required follow band color code provide both consistency safety systemie discrepancy transmitter white module plugged flying black flag will likely noticed quickly other model ers owner FCC permits plug-in crystals new frequencies crystal holders will also required color coded channel numbered accordance new system absence FCC reaction AMA proposal too early publish spe cific instructions frequency/channel number match-up expect come available 7275 MHz area can however make following general points regarding extension channel num bering color code system fre quencies 1 hope acquire 50 new channels 72 MHz sub-band aircraft use would channels 2069 flag would white channel num bers black Only channel number would appear flagit would necessary frequency also included Plug-in tuning modules would also white marked AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Continued page 77 October 1980 75 LARGE SCALEPart STARS World War Quarter Scale Squadron Olean NY WORLD SPACE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 friend Dick Patton flies over US some important company reports rumor AMA Secretary/Treasurer folks inter ested job AMA Headquarters Washington DC true believe elected Council member should use position feather nest AMAs money Two VPs have accepted position recently Washington Both good men criticize either such action such Did see Earl Witts pledge last months Model vi ation kind permission make same hereby vow have never past now nor ever will future seek accept employ ment AMA Mr Scarborough prominent AMA VP serving District X has asked research report him number Contest Directors earned free AMA membership 1979 also free mag way information highly confidential expect handle accordingly 1791 free memberships awarded last year follows Class Meet Class B Meet Class AA Meet Class AAA Meet Class AAAA Meet 1 per meet 664 1" 51 2 " 574 3"141 5 " 10 Contests 1440 Relatively few also passed out helping Nats being AMA officer etc grand total coming above figure 1791 Did have dig out myself No cleverly fell back Membership Director Kip Smythe never fails get credit readers please keep info secret Did read Bill Winters farewell last issue Bill greatly respected friend will always told several us back February planned resign Speaking two high officials mentioned am blame doing Earl ly came along ride doing job Secretary/Treasurer monitoring money intend con tinue doing Bill very fine person think spoon fed soap opera stuff generally has little no place splendid magazine want blame someoneblame fault seriously interested AMA goings-on come fine AMA Headquarters Washington open public get invitation president attend Coun cil meeting theres sufficient space meeting room know anxious members possible see AMA action will discover no good guys no bad guys nobody out get anybody us simply has different role play Speaking AMA Headquarters see beautiful young lady pic tured above Mrs Norma Curlings charge chartered AMA clubs keeps everybody straight up department belong char tered club arent doing right better look out Long ago model airplanes Free Flight dominated hobby no longer Today Radio Control models majority Pic tured above Americas top RC fliers resting between demonstrations Mr Jesse Freeman Bessemer AL although has achieved great fame flier will speak friend Trans lated means Jesse aint got bighead yet people friendly neighborhood family group assembled day fun flying radio controlled ship Little daughter Rebecca Shufflebarger middle hoping some day will grow up pretty mama left Betty Stacy protecting Re becca evil know organization devoted exclusively quarter scale larger RC aircraft called International Miniature Air craft Association IMAA print beautiful bound newsletter complete pictures works Send ten bucks Bill Clark 3840 Milton Way North Highlands CA 95660 will send fat newsletter showing build conceal wife ten-foot quarter scale model airplane See next month. 76 Model Aviation vvnrn ao uo auring neuonai rgaIIIy urn wavur gui imu . picnic course Especially RC club has meeting near Fourth July promi nent group includes club President Mr Dale Welch Miss Cora Puzon ex-President Tom Long club Secretary Miles Jackson Dr Gary Turner others temperature 101 degrees sun 99 shade proving wisdom good shelter Thus did Birming ham RC Club hold its monthly conclave New Freq ID cant page 75 also hope simultaneously acquire 23 new channels 75 MHz sub-band non-air craft use would channels 7092 The flag color would black white channel numbers Plug-in modules would black marked NON-AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 3 above arrangement provides total separation aircraft non-air craft frequencies same time cluding adequate number useful chan nels both groups Since expect bulk RC modelers will new frequencies middle 1980s have reserved black-on-white whiteon-black color combinationswhich color experts tell us have highest contrast recog nition factorfor two new frequency groups 4 During interim ten-year period older 7275 MHz frequencies still use will necessary certain new channels remain unused since otherwise would source mutual interference equipment present 7275 MHz channels AMA plans publish information interim period new channels compatible older equipment also likely AMA insurance coverage will limited same compatible frequencies during terim period 40 Frequency Flags 41 Size size frequency flags used system will same Figure 1 provides typical dimensions 42 Flag Material frequency flag should constructed non-flexible plywood plastic material has suffi cient rigidity perform its function key point flag should stand-off self-support off transmitters antenna mast channel number can easily read other modelers 43 Flag Mounting flag should mounted near bottom transmitters antenna spring clip will hold vertical visibility will allow removed complete antenna collapse flag should also easily removable since fliers will have change flags change numbers flag time changes channels 44 Color Assignments band fre quencies groups channels shall have single distinguishing color color assign ments follows BandDesignationFlag Color 27MHzBrown B49MHzBlue C53 MHz six metersGreen DExisting 72-75 MI-lzOrange New Bands E F 72 MHz aircraftWhite 75 MHz non-aircraftBlack 50 Band Colors/Channel Numbers/Fre quencies 51 Existing Continuing RC Channels will covered channels through 19 frequency flag will required will have appropriate band color channel number specific frequency smaller sized numbers reference RC equipment owner/flier 511 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix 52 Interim RC Channels interim channels actually present 7275 MHz frequencies total 7 channels channels will use three digit designation based last three digits actual frequency frequency flag band will contain three digits 521 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix B 53 New RC Channels frequency flag expected new 72 MHz 75 MHz channels will contain channel num ber bold print R-F modules plug-in crystals will further identified described paragraph 30 531 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments published future follow ing FCC response AMA proposal 60 Source Flags As indicated Para 10 proposed system should imple mented soon possible since provides better system control present colored flags new flags can easily made individual modelers however AMA believes number RC manufac turers suppliers will move promptly provide new style flags once market develops Starting 1981 will manda tory use new style flags AMA sanctioned competitions 70 Further Discussion 71 Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency control system club sites contests Pins should also color coded band channel numbered As past transmitter should turned frequency pin attached antenna 72 Overlap Existing 7275 MHz Channels AMA recognizes during phase-out period existing 72 75 MHz RC channels will interfere cer tain new channels problem will highly publicized once new frequencies authorized use practice true control can exercised local indi vidual flying sites expected cer tain compatible new channels will given AMA sanction use insurance coverage during interim period 73 Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices scanning receiver might prove great help 74 Wind Direction Streamers new rigid frequency flags will help display ing wind direction benefit flier wind direction streamer may fastened top transmitter antenna Its color up individual flier since streamer will no longer element frequency identification control plan However consistency recommended streamer match basic band flag color 75 Telemetry Devices flier using telemetry device such thermal sensor must display two frequency control flags flag designate RC channel use other designate frequency being used telemetry down-link RC control channel flag should placed above telemetry channel flag trans mitters antenna FIGURE 1 Typical Frequency Flag Spring clips easy re moval Flag must hang vertically transmit ter normal flying position 6 C C C C Channel number large & read able possible Must appear both sides flag Frequency small print pilots own reference Only used Channels 779 XMTR Case Flag made plywood plastic Num bers may stick-on painted variety APPENDIX Existing Continuing RC Channels Band Brown 27 MHz B Blue 49 MHz C Green 53 MHz ARS Six Meter Band Channel No 2 3 4 S 6 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 26995 2 7045 27095II 27145L~J 27195Brown Flag 27255White No 749830 849845 949860 1049875 1149890 1253100 1353200 1453300 1553400 1653500 17*53600 18*53700 19*53800 Note An amateur license frequencies 7 49830 Blue Flag medium light Black No 12 531 Green Flag White No required use *Although general use channels part AMA recommended six meter pattern RC protected maximum extent possible consistent amateur authorizations ARRL six meter repeater band plan APPENDIX B Interim RC Channels Band D Orange Existing 7275 MHz Channels Channel No 080 160 240 320 400 960 640 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 72080 72160 72240 72320 ____________ 72400 72960 75 640 o8o Orange Flag Black No Note expected frequencies channels will remain use ten-year period following FCC authorization new 72-75 MHz channels time no reason avoid acquiring equipment uses frequencies October 1980 77 Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel a cnO 26995 V Indoor RC Catching California primed pump viaB II North rops annual meets connection trade shows now activity includes east coastHampton VAwhere Indoor RC has getting much attention Last March Tidewater Model Soaring Society under Contest Director HA Stokely held threeevent meet Hampton Coliseum nine contestants Winner Light er Air Louis Bruhn Woody Blanchard won Powered Aircraft flight 50 minutes nine seconds Dave Robelen won Glider event hand-launched highest Seats flight two minutes five seconds Interesting sidelight due frozen floor ice rink downdraftsl contrast Free Flight indoor activity buildings girder structures no great problem RC makes sites available National Car Discount 20% National Car Rental has advised effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 20% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary re-issue National Car Rental iden tification cards stickers members re flect increase Members need identify themselves presently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 20% discount appli cable Member pays gas used CD Operations Closed Down Last June US Attorneys Office Baltimore announced completed local crackdown illegal activities citi zens band radio stations result ex tensive investigation operation illegal radjo stations Most illegal operations involved op erating modified CB radios unauthorized frequencies powers excess authorized FCC has allocated 40 specific channels use CB band CBers operate out-of-band cause interference other authorized radio stations tele vision reception Teams US marshals exe cuted five simultaneous warrants Balti area Approximately $5000 worth equipment seized District Offices Baltimore Hy attsville MD initiated crackdown continuing effort FCC help utilize radio spectrum limited national re source efficiently effectively also keep CB problems minimum Federal law provides penalties up $500 per day per offense violations FCC rules regulations year im prisonment and/or $10000 fine unlicensed operation CB other radio transmitting equipment Ceeeecricui Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Isiand C Vermoet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Anomie Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker Paul Or. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler S Bolduc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Busy summer bet visited picnic field Fremont Flyers Danville NH some good eating saw some good flying kites thanks Ed Garvey came along represent AKA Ameri can Kite Flyers Association am told John Smith South Shore Club great Scale meet complete 78 Model Aviation Blimp Lou Bruhn excellent control flying back forth through hand held balsa hoop good hovering controla bility Simple twin motor control system used Hewitt Phillips semi-scale Aeronca C-3 covered condenser paper light weight shelltype fuselage sides shown provide scale appearance Used Micro-Mo electric motor geared prop Flew over eight minutes Bob Champines electric powered model flew over half hour featured folding prop improve glide during portions flight motor switched off radio conserve batteries avoid hitting over head girders Woody Blanchards twin-motored semi-scale Catalina rugged enough outdoor flight hard time taking off ice floor flew nicely once high enough clear cold boundary layer above ice rink floor Woody Blanchards powered aircraft winner similar outdoor RC sailplane design much lighter Typical flight pattern climb about 50 feet motor glide about 20 feet motor off back power climb glide etc Typicai naoor I-su scene wun Hewitt rnmuups famous 30s Free Flight indoor ac tivity ultra light three ounces total craft used knuckle-joint prop bent back impact damage CD Stoke ly watches Larry Fair simple large Iigrn-weight electric RC Demonstrated good control flight characteristics although short dura tion three half minutes due less optimum battery motor prop combina tion Good improvement potential Dave Platt 53 entries hundreds spectators Nice going gang As promised last month list abandoned flying fields might wish look possible model flying site Location/Owner East Hampton CT/Gardner Nursery Brookline ME/Freethy Intl Concord MA Brunswick ME/Mr Douglas Brunswick ME Cambridge ME/Geo Viglas Ham Hill Cambridge ME Farmingdale ME/Al Tate Blame Rd Fort Kent ME/Town Rumford ME/Harry Perry P0 Box 118 Thomaston ME/Arthur Ha rju Ia Levant ME/BR Rowell Adams MA/RN Olimet Alger St Concord MA/AC Bemis Westford Rd Eastham MA/BC Collins Box 1032 Norwell MA/JC Field Temple AZ Tyngsboro MA/R Derby Jr RFD L Yarmouth MA/JR Branch 30 Skyline Dr Franconia NH/R Coffin P0 Box Coventry RI/EJ Potter Slocum RI/H Winfield Tucker P0 Box 2 Size 2500 x 150 700 x 170 1665 x 200 1650 x 100 1800x 75 5000 x 300 2000 x 100 1800 x 75 1600x 150 1000 x 50 450 x 70 1200 x 100 900 x 100 1500x 150 50 x 50 21 00 x 100 2855 x 150 1800x 40 turf turf turf water turf some others just Helicopter pads probably large enough RC flying herein apologize John Worth Vince Mankowski Larry Bolich getting bent out shape concerning new hobby shop display membership drive ranted about duties obligations PR DC stopping realize voted have associate vice-presidents help placement distribution piece humble apologies gentlemen Now same tact good friend District II implore members explore local hobby shop proprietor see willing place display card model aviation brochures pocket AMA member ship applications other pocket along nice decal put door find him willing just send name address will see gets tremendous tool since Charlie Grant membership Let us use half hobby shops New England utilize promotional tool us could have 100000 members year end Remind him AMA membership means sales him too associate vice-presidents should lead way ask mem bers undertake task help us gain membership such endeavor could circumvent dues increase years come Let hear will imme diately have display sent dealer will send patch choice listed generally available Supply Service brochure New Jeesey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT Type John C Grigg turf District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive turf tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aseociare vice-Pyeudenes Pete Bianohini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NV 10705 John Byrne 36-29 21 3th St. Bayside NY 11361 Fmnk Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Ad No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 once things go just right Saturday July 12 very heart warming privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence members turf Aeroguidance Society Endwell NY weekend 25th Annual RC turf Pattern Contest attended 55 entrants hundreds spectators AGS take over turf small local airport Greene NY event draw entries over northeastern turf US well entries Canada heart iest congratulations members AGS turf on Award Excellence very fine 25th anniversary meet First place winners dirt the contest follows Novice Pattern 22 entriesKen Bonnema Fairborn OH turf Advance Pattern 13 entries--Ed Winslow Hell- Batavia NY Expert four entriesSteve Lelito Pembroke MA Masters 21 entries pad Tony Bonetti Emerson NJ Sport Scale turf five entriesCharles Lucente Duryea PA July 13 visited Scale Fly-in Olean turf NY sponsored STARS outstanding turnout over 60 scale aircraft as- mostly 1/3 1/4 scale size Some phalt flights birds showed excellent quali ties both aircraft pilots Again international event entries Can ada well over Northeast Modeling alive well time visit club president Popsicle Privateer does best insult other upstand ing modeler area just show him hold no hard feelings about vicious ig norant low level verbiage want him know have destroyed punch-board used win doctorate Now can never another like him next items come industri ous New Jersey AVP Frank Dresch Cen tral Jersey RC Club sponsored Old-Timer contest June 8 Piscataway flying field Frank snapped first two pics some entrants picture above shows Mike Guarnieri Somerset Signal Senders following Don Hartman same club Unfortu nately Frank didnt identify models am too stupid Privateer please note know next two photos show budding new modelers Central Jersey RC Club held Delta Dart contest town chil dren local library supplying ma terials instruction prizes part promotion sport photos John OGrady program directed Walt Fisher CJRCC Soapbox Time have concerned along other council members about impact inflation gasoline shortages modeling events across coun try Unemployment still rise though rate inflation slowing yet no end sight weekend attend another meet find no evidence factors affecting sport Contestant level reasonably high seemingly better last year am encouraged waiting other shoe fall Meanwhile elected officers Academy entire Headquarters operation must ut keep costs line prevent crease dues next few years join president going rec ord having no interest job Head quarters now time future goal support members Dis trict II properly represent opinions wishes Finallyby time reading AVP Hank Likes will have made presen tation council 1981 Nats held Lakehurst NJ Luck bunch support modelers Lakehurst area Nats will District II before World Space Modeling Championships 1980 scheduled Lakehurst September 9 through 11 Unoffi cial events practice scheduled Monday competition events held Tuesday through Thursday Hank Likes de serves credit helping set up arrange ments Quite guy October 1980 79 Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Fresideessa Joe Eibnn 36980 Valley Forge Jr. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 604 21st St Vinnna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ass. Scottdaln PA 15683 read 1980 Nats Wil mington-Dayton-Cincinnati will history early indications mean anything will have among successful Nats ever hope attended enjoyed self last MA picture story about guys put thing together owe great deal thanks vast amount work did hope Nats chance look over new AMA motor home has created much controversy lately has very plush dashboard two front seats back empty No beds no dinnette no toilets nothing Nats its probably going filled boxes Nats gear paperwork maybe cooler full liquid refreshments room motor home actually nothing oversized van rather vacation vehicle fact alone makes morning visit Earl Witt Jim McNeill described Bill Winter August MA ridiculous made sound have questions put last month since article came out about what H- - going AMA feel compelled explain what going onat least see Since elec tion Earl Witt presidency AMA has ever-increasing amount friction between him John Worth Executive Director has led somewhat partisan Executive Council further has left Council position playing referee large portion its time also evident situation has led few witch-hunts like $950 bottle given someone England put up AMA folks few days FAI function saving us probably $500$1 000 have effective executive director must give executive director authori ty what thinks right save us few bucks further ready accept fact once going goof may cost usa buck two No manager going right time worst possible situation manager given responsibility Job authority questioned John Worth has Executive Director since 1963 took seemingly impos sible jobto turn relatively small association broke thriving organization dont think anyone would say John did himself including him nonetheless accomplished Executive Director during time has worked six different presidents changes Executive Council Earl Witt elected President problems started became apparent very shortly after Earls election John Earl compatible John previous presidents unfortunate think Earl has some good ideas well intentioned incom patibility John spillover rest Headquarters staff has left us somewhat impasse situation confronts Council present creating aura confusion part AMA leadership Please bear us am convinced problem will worked out can continue advance cause sincere regret must inform being written received word Glen Sigafoose fatally injured crash aerobatic airplane during airshow Centerville IA Sunday July 20 Sig will remembered quiet unassuming man Yes can attitude helped modelers presence among us will sincerely missed modelers heart felt sympathies given Hazel Maxey loved ones close column somberly Delaware 0 Disnsicg ot Celumbia land S Neneb Camlisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Assoceata Vice4remdents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Eob Chanspinn 205 Tipson Rd Nnwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlotresnille VA 22901 V Eill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Prnsson 7012 Eluira Court Foils Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocknuille NC 27026 time column hits street Nats will over right now everybody AMA HQ going full bore get ready will Nats approximately two weeks hope see out has very busy month club meetings contests also working Headquarters relocation committee have fallen behind little correspond ence Ill catch up answers letters probably after Nats response magazine running about seven favor Model Aviaflon District IV far am very glad Dis trict IV knows good thing see Speaking Model viation someone sent copy Model Aviation printed Nats 1936 guess what magazine part membership package long ago Vince Mankowski new Assistant Ex ecutive Director have putting lot time Headquarters relocation will present proposals Nats Council meeting have quite few propos als Washington DC area look very good hope have info after Nats Council meeting District IV meeting will held October 18-19 year North Carolina Radio Control League North Carolina will host event Bill Helms Charlie Spear will handling arrangements Keep mind meeting open AMA members Dis trict IV District IV officers requested attend will announce time place next column will also special mailing District IV members clubs RCNC lives up past record should best district meeting have well organized full good ideas Lets make biggest too--plan attend Whats Happening District IV Dc Maxecutors Summer 80 Fun Fly September 6 1980 Comsat Field 9 am til dark Flying Aces Club Scale WW Combat WW II Combat others Contact Allen Schanzle 840-9883 Sunday Flyers Radio Control Received new newsletter monthits Sunday Flyer Sunday Flyers RC Club Baltimore MD Nice newsletter fellows Keep coming way club trying find good flying siteat present using CBRC Clubs facilities Prince Georges RC Club AA Pylon races August 31 September 28 Races start 930 am AMA FCC license required low entrance feefuel supplied contest ants information contact Dick Palace 301-249-5729 Winston-Salem RC Club WinstonSalem flying field recently officially dedicated Thrift Field memory Jim Thrift Scale Fun Fly Quantico VA Second Annual US Marine Corps Scale Fun Fly will held USMC Air Museum Quantico Marine Base August 23-24 1980 will static display plenty time fly ad lib bomb drop fast-slow fly carrier landing will USMC tro phy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines No entry fee Contact Ed Byerley CD 200 Commander Cove Staf ford VA 22554 info District Columbia RC Club DCRC Soaring meet October 4-5 historic Manassas Battlefield Park info contact Barry Drew CD 3C1-87i-534 Advance registra tion recommended Bob Champine Indoor Received nice letter Bob Champine about West Baden want share Gloria have returned best Indoor World Championships US has ever hosted Everyone did outstanding job AMA contest officials people Northwood Institute just plain fun weather real good though rained second day Thirty thirty-six 80 Model Aviation LR Bill Hall President Winston-Salem RC Connie Steve Thrift Honor able Dr Ramey Kemp State Representative Davie County very pleased Eve lyn Thrift minute flights accomplished day isnt too shabby 100-ft site 12 teams turned good flights can see results chart month folks am off AMA HQ work Headquarters relocation committee Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolioa 0 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Aasociaoe Vice-Pegdeesns John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Juckoon 109 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arstur Johnson 932 Bauvan Dr Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDoueil 9521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Mcalzzi SR 00966 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sherum PG Boo 4s06 Birmingham AL 35206 Ton Thacker 2390C Lamrencevile Hwy Decatur GA 30033 didnt go District V Fun Fly year owe yourself go next year The.facilities alone Georgia Veter ans Park worth trip suspect Pop Curtis designed park includes Con trol Line circles paved runways Radio Control enough open area small field Free Flight contest Air Show Teams dont seem get recognition deserve model press make up local papers across district watched Bama Flyers Air Show Team put performance recent ly Decatur Decatur MAC sponsored miniature air show Boys Ranch managed get picture Would believe Florida 2-Me ter Championships drew 30 entries--five last years Nats Must good Florida weather overall winner 15year old Ed Wright Jr flew Prophet designed Joe Ruth Ed isnt just lucky junior-he has won five first place trophies past year sport flier good static display some fun flying sign successful weekend Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Societys recent weekend display attracted five new members club year old has grown six members almost 20 time----more member month LARKS District V located somewhere Florida couldnt read name thetown Reelfoot Aero Modelers Union City TN pleased crowd air show Easter Seals handing Easter Seal Center director dummy transmitter letting put amazing first time flying act Ed Parham actually flew plane fly public thats way Id like ithave expert work Stop Music insisted Charleston Navy Band Summerville SC Air Show band scheduled play end field Richard Jackson Fred Peters Ken Gulliford gave Control Line demon stration other end band mem bers stopped playing flying started because wanted watch flying Af ter flying alternated music musicians could watch area too small RC ho out came CL planes pays versatile AVP Ed Moorman trying get District V CL newsletter going terested please write info As evidenced column activity CL Dis trict V-its just hard find Lets pull gether newsletter Illinois ana 0 Ketruclty umI VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresideng 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aasoaane Vice-Pesidonrs Chuck Detano4631 N Mincnner Indianapolis IN 4922B Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenfield Rd. Guincy IL 92301 Frank Hugnes 401 S Birch Plarosburs MO 94477 Glenn Lee 910 Mandrake Batavia IL 90510 Helen Olsen 920 Old Bonhoosme University City MD 63132 Jim Sears PG Box 309 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Undermood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MG 93128 What No pictures got ityou must got ityou didnt send Im out printable pictures Please send some cant think ever take camera along meets Some surely better Jerry Smith Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN does Ive requested some copies excellent shots airborne camera printed newsletter Maybe next month Thanks Griffith Barnstormers again forwarding Contact clubs report new modelers learning fly Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord Span reports several big October 1980 81 Ed Wright Jr receives first place plaque CD Leon Kincaid George Cox Memphis TN nice look ing CL model Winners District V Fun Fly LR Clu Sumner Best Junior Mac Hodges Grand Champ David Phillips Alabama Champ Donald Chalker Rolling Joe Johnson South Carolina Champ Standing George Hughes David Grantham Wendell Sumner Henry Mausoif Tennessee Champ Dan Stevens Tom Breedlove Keith Douglas Didnt get names know Wendy left Dusty right Reelfoot Club President Lowell Lynn holds Ed Parhams plane Don Stimpson pulls out antenna Ron Savnik enjoying Kadet wheel chair Quincy Illinois Flying Falcons have new flying field good facilities available Dont miss Chicago Expo October 25-26 show may soon RC Show Shows good indications show may move prestigious Arlington Park just north OHare International Air port happens facilities will far beyond anything now available coun try case dont miss year DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton IL Bring model displayplane boat car Things August 30-31 Malta IL Aero-Challenge Muscular Dystrophy RC CL events August 31 Frankton IN Madison City RC Holiday Fun Fly September 1 Kansas City RC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Jacoma Park September 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-America Championships September 7 Lexington KY MAC Fall FF RC Festival September 13-14 Indianapolis IN Dis trict VI Club Team Championships RC Fun Fly September 14 KCRC Biplane Jumbo Scale September 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th An nual Old Timers Meet Bong Field WI September 14 St Charles IL Fox Valley Aero Club Airshow local charity September 14 Chicago IL Midwest Navy Carrier Association Championships September 20-21 St Louis Eagles Miss Valley Soaring Association combined Fall Meet Buder Park September 21 Indianapolis West Side Modelers New Hope Foundation Air Show September 21 Palos Park IL 9th Annual Turkey Fun Fly September 21 Kansas City Northern Knights Fall Fun Fly Smithyille Lake September 27-28 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Egyptian RC contest Pattern Sport Scale September 28 Chicago Aeronuts 37th Annual Midwestern States FF Championships Bong Field WI October 5 St Louis Eagles 7th contest Holten Park October 5 Libertyville IL Nike Site Chi cago Pylon Club Fall Races October 25-26 Wheaton IL Chicago Ex po Trade Show Static Contest RC air craft boats cars Soapbox young boy East Texas country side has accident confined bed home several weeks school teacher sends some magazines Pictures airplanes model airplanes create strong interest young modeler slowly learns fly CL FF ever seeing outside magazine Ive never stopped Magazines very important can stimulate interests thinking Model Aviation provides opportunity well informed model aviation news progress plus ability maintain insight AMAs business politics Upto-date information available concerning views thoughts ideas plans elected officials thank Mr Wheeley ex tend appreciation magazine staff printing often critical views both AMA MA completely unedited format vast majority modelers mostly interested fun modeling want strong national organization elect representatives serve interests association they membership have vested interest member interests can served elected officials regard association business Wishful daydreaming past colorful rhetoric jokes pleasant philosophies satisfy entire business spectrum Business varies beautiful ugly Pro grams projects ideas personnel must continually initiated evaluated terminated continued conditions war rant things can maintained good level business leaders must have intestinal fortitude face some unpleasant situations act accordingly day TV news talk shows inter views newspapers etc can find persons and/or groups explaining view points some project attempt gain public support Free press valuable asset free people Iowa igan eosta onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Anoociate VcePreode,to James Clark 4444 Woodnew Or. NE Cedar Aapds IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsatt Dr Madison WI 53711 Roe Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 odd things about writing column publication lead time volved July 15 1980 am busy packing move Washington DC yet loyal readers form District VII will see words until October issue Model Aviation mailed August can also guess October will wishing could have saved some heat July brought Midwest almost too hot stay out sun fly know lot guys did association leaders need free com munication vehicle membership must able inform busi ness see whether pretty ugly MA now such vehicle movements restrict columns party line promise bot tom line will continue costs main tain through column journal free expression AMA management membership Flash teams ihe AMA District VI RC Club Team Fun Fly District VI Cham pionships Indianapolis September 13-14 will Illinois Peoria RC Club Suburban Aero Club Chicago Indiana Plainfield Screaming Eagles Monroe County RC Club Kentucky Lexington Model Airplane Club X-Cell Team Missouri participating later EnjoyFLY FRIENDLY SKIES Keith Brown Pontiac Miniature Air craft Club just completed June 1st Fun Fly Adam CD Charlie club president making sure Keith devours foul tasting cracker soda cracker race event June 8th same club hosted Sport Scale contest photo below shows Skip Mast holding two trophiesBest Show First Place Military Scale Congratulations Skip Dave McDonald provided pictures I nice note Bud Carrow Plymouth Ml Flying Pilgrims accom panied full page local newspaper Community Crier-- giving text five photos describing model aviation club listed phone number Bud can contacted great hobby idea other areas small weekly papers could pursue Some nice photos July issue Des Moines Modellaires newsletter covering June 1980 Sig Contestat Montezuma IA much hobby owes Sigs probably measurable deserve great thanks [Publishers note article written prior luly 20th air craft accident took life Glen Sigafoose] following photo shows Larry Andrew artist sculptor showing bronze wire trophy Hazel Glen Later day crowd treated full scale Pitts Special air show Hazel Glen 82 Model Aviation three smiling men photo above Adam Rogers Charlie Hatmaker Grassfield MN RC Club comes news out looking new flying sites precautionary measure present site includes houserented familyand some fliers have known overfly place Let add words Tom Liegierski Vic Leerhoff Flying sites hard get obey club rules hang have St Paul MN club does good job newsletter last issue contained tabulated contest results hints finishing details build fast charger Thanks Bob LaBrash copy Congratualtions John Winstanley Grand Valley MI RC Club named Member Month unselfish club work including limited assist ance fliers donation glider club use training new fliers final photo month Pylon Racers WILLI circuit operates Wisconsin Illinois Winners Fond du Lac WI meet left right Paul Yee Sheboygan 5th Lyle Forsgren Oshkosh 4th Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 3rd Al Scidmore AVP Madison 2nd WinnahJim Gilgenbach Fond du Lac Thanks Al photo Well guys gals last column vice president District VII though being printed after have commenced new job AMA promise will best can organization would like thank Jim Clark Bob Lundberg Bill Rohring Terry Taylor Al Scidmore John Lorbiecke Jr Ron Searsall AVPsfor help support would also like thank other district officersPhil Klint worth Jim Sinton Claude McCullough Pete Waters John Evert Len Roe Debi Imhoff long hours work behalf AMA fine organization has grown will continue grow due unselfish efforts great number people sincere ly hope involved especially offi cers will keep eyes main goals direct efforts reaching Arkoosas 0 Louisiana S New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aaoocoto Vico-Prsodenns Buzz Auerill 9117 La Burraneo NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulpbur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PteasantonTX 78064 Larry Sortor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville 01 74003 away school two weeks last month returned home work office stacked up Thus no column However meantime lots things going change have some pic tures various events district Before forget two weeks Baton Rouge very enjoyable school kept us pretty busy able get out fly some Baton Rouge club members couple times really have fine site has used years thanks especially want thank sent switch harness met field unfortunately neglected write down name soon lost terrible memory sent package return addressno name sure appreciate remembering Ground Pounders Club Jonesboro AR provided pictures above group participated show consisting RC flying full scale aerobatics balloon racemancarrying balloons pictures beautiful color hope show up magazine picture below Alexandria LA plane foreground Sig Smith Mini-plane Power K&B 40 controls Kraft builder Bruce Witherell fellows fly World War II vintage airfield nearby Pollock LA acres acres asphalt Out Houston TX area come fol lowing two pictures first Doc Martins Scale P-Siweighs over 30 pounds re portedly flies well Power identified twice size Scat Cat 500 built Bill Britcliff subject second picture below Quadra powered plane recently won fly what bring pylon race doing eliminated part competition vir tue mid-air collision kept flying Both fliers Gulf Coast RIC Club Seems like month another club Houston area Norman Oklahoma comes word first annual Hot Dog Contest sponsored Central Oklahoma R/C Society photo below P-Si scratch built Gene Pitman Other winners Pat Jones Edmond flying Aeromaster first Robert Billingham Oklahoma City Pulsar third course other contests aregoingon Baton Rouge great turnoutover fifty pattern have some picturesmaybe next month Lafayette LA got rained out first time ever Look reschedule date September have tried avoid making contest calendar two upcoming events have pointed out unusual Both Houston area First Quarter Scale 80 Airshow featuring Best Old Timer WWI WWII Biplane Quarter Scales Additional attractions include parachute demonstrations full scale homebuilts aerobatic displays Unfortunately scheduled August 9th lOththisone will probably history read other event scheduled September 27th 28th being billed Q-S00 National Py lon Race Check contest calendar de tails October 1980 83 Changing subject drastically still have lots maneuvering among elected officials AMA Read articles make up own mind pointlook closely continues faithfully along course over years opposed have changed drastically closing Executive Council will meet Ohio weekend before Nationals Among important business nominating committee course District VIII VP up year have some real ly good candidates Good luck tolorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis Mellamis Dislrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blud. Casper WY 82601 Ed Con 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Aicketro 516S Cloadas Sioun Falls SD 57103 mail starts coming great guys gals out District IX just super dont know some other District VPs feel about pro con mail obviously comes way thrive fact will need simply sur vive writing monthly column Actually reading other VP columns know important input must whole Executive Councilso keep cards letters comm folks Pictures too black white glossies good contrast sharp images mentioned pro con mail above Let tell am point hope will see close same way dont let know also Two sides issue existmaybe two sides some issues fact people fail recognize negative comment make should some willingness open-mindedness listen another viewpoint necessarily agree withj have little tolerance Ive received some pret ty onesided opinions form news letters notes month mostly centering around hot issues course refresh ing constructive would writers would try point out some positive things also taking place t see anything positive happening take strong step toward making something posi tive happen Involvement active involvement order improvement Try shoot things down distance offer some viable alternative people representing front lines speak Thats am point VP spot hope will support position feed some two-sided stuff con sidered time time would like take newsletter items cross desk share just written some recently received Turbulent Tissue newsletter Model Association Central Kansas Inc AMA club No 895 pen Jim Mow rey Rte 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 What Dont Know Can Hurt June issue hobby industry magazine Model Retailer carried editorial publishers page first consid ered reprinting face value appeared worthwhile reading everyone After studying contents its purpose appar ent whitewash past President character assassination present Presi dentand no value whatsoever writer admits has never met Earl Witt implies Earl has no qualifica tions hold office AMA President writer has met Earl has problem fact overqualified position Asking questions directing criticism goes territory other hand editorial also im plies Johnny Clemens made no wrong deci sions agree premise again what expect make decision can wrong Now before start chalking off whitewash Mr Witt lets take look last paragraph page 71 July issue Model viation under heading Presidents Outlook implies maga zine survey sent out biased give im pression magazine goes optional will cost fact other options keep price same Check photocopy survey attached newsletter / Note survey referred reprinted youre study vote count included 14 days near end survey period Take time figure percentages return votes re member 3000 mailed out Now would someone please explain Executive Council voted make magazine optional may believe organization still founded will maJority survey very conclusive Executive Council does reverse decision will lust time have stuck general mem bership Executive Council has self-seeking group people have saddled history AMA Apparently have impression gen eral membership bunch sheep led slaughter Besides narrow outlook couple have flimflammed way paying posi tions Headquarters staff before terms office elected positions com pleted indicates feel no duty toward elected con cerned what can milk out organization type person will nei ther Headquarters general membership good way things going brace selves havent seen anything yetI told so~ Orbiting Eagles Newsletter AMA club No 406 Mike Doran Editor Dana Hoim Publisher 786 Madison Ave Apt 1 Council Bluffs IA 51501 Vince Mankowski Moves DC Vince Mankowski has moved Washing ton DC become Assistant Executive Direc tor AMA Orbiting Eagles Omaha will greatly miss man such credit modeling area Although Vince has vast number ac complishments will always think Vince man got involved modeling Back just started out ol Charlie Mur phy Vince guy helped us out gave us motors planes rides club meetings took us out flying got proficient let pick brains information sometimes till late hours night drove together contests shows meetings im portantly getting lazy Vince kicking butt volun teering things making sure got planes built newsletter out hated Sometimes really got mad got case doing some thing Im glad did really am dont think Id writing now flying models wasnt Vince can never thank him enough until now never have Among other accomplishments Vince leader among Bellevue Sodbusters Orbiting Eagles Omaha prime mover successful effort get 1979 Nats Lincoln getting club flying site put Seymore Smith Park AMA District IX vice-president now Assistant Executive Direc tor Academy Model Aeronautics am sure Vince will total modeling community what has done District IX area Because am glad Vince has moved Washington Mike Doran Joan Alyca Pueblo CO came following pictures contest report AT-6 Texans Take Air Pueblo Sky Corral RC field Pueblo CO site big doins 4th July Quarter Midget pylon racing common parts race little out ordinary Seems though rules re quired Jemco AT-6s Whats stock out-of-the-box 40s could used no Schneurles etc standard 10-6 props specified 84 Model Aviation Pylon race winners Pueblo CO display AT-6 race trophies LR Jerry Bible fifth place Dale Alyea fourth place Larry Osborn third place Sam Pisciotta second place Bill Pachak first place Pisciotta high time 23356 iop winner independence Lay Al-li race Bill Pachak rightl aided abetted caller Harold Shaver leftl Six planes met specs included being finished Four completed race Racing complicated high air tem peratures AT-6s proved stable good turns Low time 23356 posted Sam Pisciotta Winners Bill Pachak first Sam Pis ciotta second Larry Osboin third Dale Alyea fourth jerry Bible fifth Sam Pisci otta CD agreed unusual fun event holiday Warmbut fun District IX have need fill two three spots associate vice presidents district allowed up seven Heres chance volunteer assist se lection tan will represent AMA old two-way street gang Basically looks like need person Nebraska Colorado North Dakota point about some input As column being written prior Nats about four weeks will receiving copy after Nats would expect have seen some great participation District IX members both contest ant management standpoint have chance meet visit Keep mail coming Arizona tornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redunds Beach CA 90278 Associate Vioe-Presidenns Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisolm 1100 Went Share Presno CA 93711 Lonne Kroeber 2401 Zufro Cr. Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 8ob Reynolds Rr B So, St Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Sooreden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City LIT 84117 months report will brief much delight typist good wife Judy club visited since last report East Bay Radio Controllers dy namic club located Oakland Bay area flew up met airport Art Gagnier club president Art took clubs field way town field has paved runway large paved pit area club has clever method storing stuff field Ive ever seen obtained old Mosler safe about 5 high set cement site strong steel box welded over combi nation lock couldnt sledgehammered otf has cut theft club items zero Other clubs might want consider idea Later evening club took dinner gathering 12 cluded some wives members During meal enjoyable talk Roy Weber Roy has belonged AMA sinLe first organized Hes quite scale buff judged last FAI World Scale Championships Woodvale England After dinner went club meeting room really packed think thcm see great scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed still raving about finally left spend night Glenn Carters house Glenn wife Doris really bent over backward see enjoyed myself admit succeeded Glenn District X AVPs next morning after leisurely break fast once again went clubs flying site having fun fly great turnout members Ernie Ruppert flying Senior Falcon handed transmitter course throttled plane back first request flew around four five minutes very sloppy manner hand him transmitter couple Alaska o anu on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asozuziane Vine-Prosidenno Al Culver 1607S non him Pocarello ID 8320 Simon Oreese Rt tBoo 48 Broadvew MT 59015 Cd McCollough 53 SC 81 Portiand OR 97215 Orlando Civ Redo 26608 Goner Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 Nh Main St. Redmond WA 96052 times writing column magazine less pleasant Since Model viatiun re kindled mid-70s have report passing far too friends occasions February 5 1980 brilliant young A/2 Towline Glider flier left name Marc Nagasawa Marc 21 years old stood tall capability among model build ers have known over years first recollection Marc Boe ing Management Association Model Scholar ship Contest early 1970s flying rockets excellent work man possessed quiet tenacity ri valed elders Guided Jim Walters assisted Bruce Kimball Marc advanced fast pace soon designing own A/2 gliders own towhook M N Hook workmanship became perfect difficult person beat times hurry might still have Falcon What unusual about flying Falcon was first time 24 years Id transmitter hands never accomplished RCer 1956 Id steered Smog Hog 6-channel reed set around sky little know think proportional stay noon flight catch leave fun too soon Yet another club member name Bill Hausske stepped offered take airport took him up offer nice chat drive over Id have say enjoyable outing recently received copy Mar velous Miniatures back Northern Cali fornia possession Ma Emhart few weeks showed around showed five different groups total 145 people film well re ceived saw went Post Office return film ensuing discussion led discovery film could shipped Library Rate reason 1 its edu cational film 2 belongs non-profit organization cost savings quite large want remind about table top display have available clubs next mall show makes nice backdrop focal point show Drop line Ill ship via UPS Im still open invitations attend club meeting Write well see what can arrange THERMALS contest field illustrated con test record 1978 FAI Free Flight finals Marc placed fifth very challenging conditions finals perform ance inspiring 1979 semi-finals over Labor Day weekend Marc qualified 1980 finals circumstances again proved very challenging Marc felt well weekend doctor learned Marc leukemia battle en sued Marc doctor apparently won Shortly after being told about proxy flying models Misery Meet Team Challenge however weakened body succumbed pneumonia Bruce Kimball having memorial trophy made presented perpetually West ern FAI Challenge will renamed Marcs memory Remembrances may sent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen ter Seattle sincere condolences Naga sawa family Bruce Kimball Gwen Ditsworth probably March closest friends single word comes mind expresses opinion Marc family models word name first Fl de sign Sa-Ha-Lee means High Above Chinook Indian language Thanks due Bat Sheet Co editors Helmick Collins much preceeding report February 1980 issue publication contains Marcs de signs called Syiph-An cannot wonder small person Marc huge talent would have gone world remained us October 1980 85 Lineup ot Jemco AT-5 pylon planes Sky Corral Field Pueblo CO Race flown under Quarter Midget rules JUN IO FLIGHT / ED WH ITT EN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Profiles Are Control Liners profile models useful beginner Free Flight designs Control Line flying must really Profile Heaven Dozens good profile CL designs available just beginners Dozens good kits also available Lets take look some Carl Goldberg Models CG line has four look good P-40 Flying Tiger 18 span all-balsa prefab 049 en gines Lil Wizard 21 span 049s comes shaped balsa wing die-cut fuselage Swordsman 18 has smaller 18 span die-cut balsa uses 020 049 motors Lil Jumpin Bean 21 stunt model 049s Top Flite Models good kits little larger sport Contest flying Baby Flite Streak has 24 span 049 099 engines Junior Flite Streak 31 090 250s Streak Trainer 33 150 190s Please note Top Fuse models mostly call bigger Y2A engines Junior Flits Midwest Products profile real young beginners model Midwests Snorky Trainer has tough 36 span foam wing uses 150 190 engines Super Snorky Trainer Midwest also has four neat 21 span World War II fighters engines Warhawk Messerschmidt 109 Mustang Air Cobra feature Quick Mount shown simple toughened plastic engine landing gear bracket uses two screws attachment alignment Quik-Mount Warhawk Another Midwest kit like Super Mouse advanced Class II Mouse Racer 17 span using beam-mounted 049 kit features die-cut parts fully illustrated step-by-step plans Sterling Models Seven super simple begin ner models group about 21 span 049 engine can used including plastic models include Thunderjet Eindecker Su per Cub Mustang Spitfire scale jobs plus Beginners Ringmaster Beginners Ringmaster Biplane Some pickinsl Sig Manufacturing whole bunch good kits Shoestring 28 span Buster 24 both use 010 150 en gines Skyray Deweybird bit smaller 23 22 spans using 049s certainly ought able find kits well-known manufac turers hobby shops shelves sure note models run small large slow fast very simple moderately advanced Choose according ability Which Control Line models young ginners favorites Write tell about Are pages selec tion like Tell too Also let know cant find listed prefer listed hobby shop Keep flippin prop See next month 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents Air Show Crash Claims Glen Sigatoose 62 loved life enjoyed thoroughly giving himself way Glen Sigafoose best proof philosophy casting bread upon waters will return investment thousand-fold always ploughed back surplus labors saw name Sig become world famous company multiply its growth over over just few months earlier recog nized Toledo induction AMAs Model Aviation Hall Famea popular choice accepted accolade typical quiet shy manner deceptive contrast dynamic achievements told basics Glens story just short ago Hall Fame report July 1980 issue Model Aviation magazine report too brief Glen jus ticeit could skim surface Like legend stories about Glen Sigafoose will heard years come contri butions efforts effect people model aviation world will linger memories cannot fade easily old timers AMA Headquarters will remember lean days dump deficit campaigns AMA annual budgets often red Frank Ehling knew could count Glen help funds sup plies encouragement some others industry critical rather help ful name Sig always found listed among Academy Nats sponsors adver tisers supporters Furthermore no success AMAs Delta Dart program youngsters Glen made AMA Cub kits hundreds thousands no profit likely loss company AMAs teams world championships particular beneficiaries Sig generosity supported teams categories team shirts have sported name Sig other because asked recog nition because team members proud acknowledge source support fitting therefore among family Sig employees several former world championships team members work Sig means joining Sig family Glen Hazel people worked names employee payroll First names used Mostly however problem solver got tremendous satisfaction making something work nobody else successful production machines liked demonstrate automatically counted straight pins pack aging brilliantly simple ingenious Hes left mark through huge sprawling Sig plant everyone else quit day Glen could often found far corner buildings tink ering some idea process machine trying something better cheaper simpler ever monument free enter prise Sig Manufacturing Company great virtues such perseverance hard work ever present Sig tory Glen believed lived golden rule unto others would have unto As result will carry Sig name determined will live tradition Glen Sigafoose es tablished Hazel Maxey Claude Hank Paul Mike others Sig family have accepted challenge keep things go ing Glen away rest model aviation world has extended best wishes encouragement also movement underway promote Glen Sigafoose morial Fund scholarships young mod elers Details being developed will announced shortly donations have already made Anyone desiring contribute may send directly Sig Manu facturing Company Inc Montezuma IA 50171 care AMA HQ transfer Sig fund Final Version AMA Frequency Plan Approved Go FCC plan support request 50 fre quencies Radio Control IRO model aircraft 23 model cars boats approved Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics AMA during special meetings Washington DC July 1 2 information being submitted Federal Communications Commission FCC based data gathered during past few months help RC industry inputs research frequencies 72 75 MegaHertz range sandwiched between existing frequencies using narrow band width tech nology accommodate channels less space FCC approval however probably least year half away allowing typi cal governmental rules change procedures According committee new RC frequencies would phased over 10-year period after time use currently ex isting frequencies would discontinued committees plan envisions availability 50 channel 72 MHz model aircraft RC equipment immediately upon FCC approval although 19 channels seven current 12 new would initially used Equipment 72 Model Aviation 5dIUUU III IUIIU often last names like sons daughters Glen loved fly left us doing what enjoyed also loved ground tinkering machines gadg ets Sig plant super machinist technician engineer tool maker designer etc existing RC frequencies would no longer manufactured after three years could sold after five years would useable 10 years FCC approval date After 10-year transition period Only new 50-channel equipment would allow able model aircraft use same time factors would apply new 23-channel 75 MHz non-aircraft RC operations regard phasing Out ofnewandoldfrequencies noted AMA committee new frequencies would ex pected used simultaneously place However due interference problems necessary have select assure interference-free operations given time particular location also noted necessary safety effectively separate model aircraft boat car operations currently use simi lar RC equipment can cause crashes occur AMA effort latest step con tinuing project following petition submitted AMA FCC 1978 obtain relief RC interference problems have aggravated recent expansion CB activities increasing encroachment industrial commercial users existing frequencies rapid growth RC activ itity general Frequency Committee meetings sponsored AMA held organizations national headquarters detail heres what expect suming FCC approval AMA plan 1 During 10-year transition period total 19 frequencies would available model aircraft use including seven now approved such use plus 12 new fre quencies would become available soon equipment offered sale expected immediate upon FCC ap proval because such equipment narrow band form already being marketed several manufacturers foreign markets Note equipment would also compati ble 50 channel requirements would effect after 10-year transition period 2 Four instead three existing frequencies would shared model aircraft boat car users during 10-year transi tion period 7216 7232 7296 7564 present time 7564 designated air craft others already shared Adding 7564 shared group necessary eventual frequency alignment will effect after 10-year transition period meantime 7564 would con tinue available aircraft use although some increased risk interference non-aircraft activity 3 Similar above 21 new frequen cies non-aircraft model use would also available immediately after FCC approval addition four current frequencies noted 1 above Thus 25 frequencies would available car boat operations during 10-year transition period 4 At end 10-year transition period existing 72-75 MHz fre quencies would used However 31 new frequencies would freely available model aircraft use same time car boat use four current frequencies would dropped two new non-aircraft frequencies would added providing up new total 23 frequencies 5 During 10-year transition period aircraft use 50 new fre quencies can used situations current frequencies used Thus special meets such Nats designated frequencies allowed club fields clubs may choose exclude ex isting frequencies no club still operated current equipment will pos sible take advantage larger number available frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period should noted use 50 new frequencies would legal immediately upon FCC ap proval would safe operate old new equipment same location cases depending upon particular combination old new frequencies AMA plans publish list compatible frequencies upon FCC approval new RC plan 6 Similar 5 above use new frequencies boats cars sooner end 10-year transition period will possible under specific situations gener ally old frequencies used 7 Since operation new frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period safety matter possible such operation may incorporated AMA Safety Code insurance coverage may dependent upon proper safe mixing old new frequencies par ticular time place other words frequency control exercised prevent un safe mixing insurance coverage would apply exact text AMAs submission FCC final development magazine went press full text will published earliest issue after receipt FCC New AMA NC Frequency Identification Control System Introduction after years reasonably suc cessful operation current system should AMA propose new quite different frequency identification control system Basically answer cur rent system based wholly patterns colored streamers designate bands indi vidual frequencies within bands about become outmoded Modelers USA have reasonable expectation acquiring additional channels RC use near future existing color-based sys tem will simply expand fulfill new requirements reason Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics same time has formulating AMAs technical submissions FCC rela tive proposed new frequencies has also discussing ways new fre quencies can identified controlled flying sites throughout country responsibility way FCC ex pects user organizations like AMA assume proposal follows Frequency Committees recommendation AMA Executive Council AMA fre quency identification control system will meet needs 1 980s 1990s highlights 1 system troduces concept unique channel num bers RC channel old new will have its own individual number channel number will prominently identi fied transmitter flag changeable crystals other frequency selection methods become technically economically feasible number will also used designate crystal frequency selected frequency equipment operating given time concept numbered channels new has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate vari ous TV marine CB frequencies 2 system provides relief problem color blindness part some RC fliers color fading part current streamers 3 system provides immediate visibility 49 MHz band its five authorized frequenciesa band al ready use some flying sites popularity likely grow 4 system expandablenot expected new frequencies 7275 MHz range others may become available future Frequency Committee has no hesitation recommending new Fre quency Identification Control System AMA Executive Council adoption AMA membership large use being published proposed draft form since sure will ideas membership will want have considered final version invite comments individual members clubs RC manu facturing community AMA intent introduce new system during 1981 flying competi tion season Therefore comments received during September 1980 will considered prior publication final version plan November December year will effective January 1 1981 AMA events AMA RC Frequency Identification Control System 10 Objective institute new frequen cy identification control system will encompass existing channel allocations including 49 MHz provide contin uing control current seven channels 7275 MHz band until super seded new frequencies establish sys tem will permit extension channel numbers new RC frequencies may made available FCC fu ture system recommended AMA members clubs soon can im plemented will mandatory AMA sponsored events calendar year 1981 thereafter 20 Background exIsting system frequency identification control depends strictly combinations color coded flags distinguish various channels pres ent system clearly cannot provide neces sary control expected some 80 new RC channels allocated FCC Continued page 75 October 1980 73 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION wisdom relocating AMA Head quarters out Washington DC has generally accepted ques tion answered cost remaining District Columbia escalating rate feel yond reasonable economic level Headquarters staff personnel working District IV Vice-President Chuck Foreman preparing several al ternate proposals relocation column being written Eight ten options available getting Headquarters less costly suburban area problem now get Coun cil determination what alternative advantageous AMAs future AMA GROWTH short noteas mid-July AMA membership still running about 10% ahead 1979 membership 72243 now have 1333 sanctioned AMA clubs continuing member ship growth insures stability organization FUN FLIES AND RALLIES NY being favored beau tiful weather attracted model builders far west Toledo OH far east Grandby MA far south Tennessee North num ber Canadian entries no competition meet rules involved flying order safety sixty entries two-day meet nearly quarter scale flying session see seen modelers enjoyed others com pany discussed observed other modelers aircraft very enjoyable time As travel around country read newsletters receive large quantities find flying ses sions such occurring United States havent taken part recommend 1981 NATIONALS As writing have informal proposals two possible locations Lakehurst NJ wherein under stood may have sufficient space made available hold Nationals Previous investigation New Jersey area utilizing Lakehurst has too restrictive hold entire meet second proposal San Antonio TX utilizing Brook Air Force Facility field primary base Radio Control Control Line nearby auxiliary field Randolph Air Force Base Free Flight Helicopter Soaring events Prior receipt issue sites will discussed Executive Council sum mer meeting hope able report definite plans next issue FLYING FIELD SAFETY Though clubs have safety rules procedures flying fields dic tating can fly can fly can fly Im finding ever increasing number clubs insti tuting very formal flight training pro gram part safety criteria more persons taking up hobby limited flying space available resultant congestion hazard itself models avail able anyone can go hobby shop buy build models fly some assistance train ing experienced model builders Fun flies noncompetitive model meets appear ever increasing numbers probably natural ten dency since majority mem bership noncompetitive fliers fly personal enjoyment what surprising size scope events spite ever increasing costs transportation modelers traveling great distances fly other modelers pure enjoyment June attended fun fly spon sored Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS spite bad weather eventually caused cancellation meet attendance modelers several states July opportunity tend Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Scale Rally Olean 74 Model Aviation SMALL SCALEPeanut Scale models Indoor Championships West Baden IN probability will crash model first attempt very dis couraging new modeler fact likely crash model creates hazard other per sons property As full scale air craft pilot required take training have certain level com petency before allowed fly aircraft himself clubs requir ing level competency before utiliza tion club facilities begin ning flier clubs provide instruc tors will assist new fliers obtaining level competency instructors examiners also sure other members club beginners have skill necessary safely fly club facility An off shoot program developing recognizing different levels competen cy quote CORKS News letter Instead just horsing around sky practice maneuvers climb steps higher level skills assign identification skill level such red blue gold level gold level two gold level three Programs such serve enhance safety program other sport occupation greater skill individual less hazard CONTROL LINE PUBLICATION Control Line interests AMA Ive just received first issue Control Line Speed Racing Ga zette informative publication giving national worldwide news what taking place areas competition well technical topics interested areas competition write Its da GAZ 306 Yardley Commons Yardley PA 19067 reminder terested rocketsshortly after scheduled receive issue Model viation World Champion ships Space Models rockets tak ing place 7 12 September Lakehurst Naval Air Facility New Jersey CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPS event Poland July 1218 showed overwhelming US victory Aerobatics first Les McDon ald second Bob Hunt third Bill Werwage tenth Wynn Paul US team first Perkins/Albritton tied sec ond Team Race British team although details now clear protest made probably will resolved ClAM concerning allegations organizer did follow rules re-flight Jack son/Nelson eleventh McCol lum/Kusik fiftieth team Denmark first individual basis provisionally US team overall fifth British team winner Phil Granderson third Combat George Cleveland ninth Paul Curtis fortieth USSR won individually team US team fourth top place Speed seventh Charles Lieber Luke Roy respec tively tenth twelfth France both individual team win ner US team third GREAT LOSS Glen Sigafoose died unfortunate aircraft accident July 20 New F req ID cont page 73 new control system will use sequen tial channel numbering scheme primary basis frequency identification fore control Channel numbers will unique repeated throughout system Colors will used distinguish band group frequencies another An individuals color blindness indistin guishable flag colors will render sys tem useless AMA has drawn heavily European modelers experience drafting new control system basic channel numbering system has employed quite successfully years 30 Description General colored flag actually platesee Para 42 ap propriate channel number will posted RC transmitters antenna channel numbering has started arbitrarily existing 27 MHz frequencies existing RC channels 27 49 53 MHz Amateur Radio Service six meter band will use first 19 channel numbers Because channels have generally known actual frequencies years flags channels will show both channel number frequency present 7275 MHz RC channels total seven will have interim channel designation since expected fre quencies will eventually phased out over ten-year period time simplicity channels will use three digit number based last three digits specific fre quency example 72080 will desig nated channel 080 72160 will simply referred channel 160 three digit designation will clearly set channels apart proposed new 7275 MHz fre quency allocations will carry according current expectations two digit channel numbers 20 through 69 aircraft use 70 through 92 non-aircraft use color flag will designate frequency band transmitter operating mainly allow quick recognition band use channel number will always primary identifier AMA plan also specifies plug-in transmitter receiver tuning mod ules used will also required follow band color code provide both consistency safety systemie discrepancy transmitter white module plugged flying black flag will likely noticed quickly other model ers owner FCC permits plug-in crystals new frequencies crystal holders will also required color coded channel numbered accordance new system absence FCC reaction AMA proposal too early publish spe cific instructions frequency/channel number match-up expect come available 7275 MHz area can however make following general points regarding extension channel num bering color code system fre quencies 1 hope acquire 50 new channels 72 MHz sub-band aircraft use would channels 2069 flag would white channel num bers black Only channel number would appear flagit would necessary frequency also included Plug-in tuning modules would also white marked AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Continued page 77 October 1980 75 LARGE SCALEPart STARS World War Quarter Scale Squadron Olean NY WORLD SPACE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 friend Dick Patton flies over US some important company reports rumor AMA Secretary/Treasurer folks inter ested job AMA Headquarters Washington DC true believe elected Council member should use position feather nest AMAs money Two VPs have accepted position recently Washington Both good men criticize either such action such Did see Earl Witts pledge last months Model vi ation kind permission make same hereby vow have never past now nor ever will future seek accept employ ment AMA Mr Scarborough prominent AMA VP serving District X has asked research report him number Contest Directors earned free AMA membership 1979 also free mag way information highly confidential expect handle accordingly 1791 free memberships awarded last year follows Class Meet Class B Meet Class AA Meet Class AAA Meet Class AAAA Meet 1 per meet 664 1" 51 2 " 574 3"141 5 " 10 Contests 1440 Relatively few also passed out helping Nats being AMA officer etc grand total coming above figure 1791 Did have dig out myself No cleverly fell back Membership Director Kip Smythe never fails get credit readers please keep info secret Did read Bill Winters farewell last issue Bill greatly respected friend will always told several us back February planned resign Speaking two high officials mentioned am blame doing Earl ly came along ride doing job Secretary/Treasurer monitoring money intend con tinue doing Bill very fine person think spoon fed soap opera stuff generally has little no place splendid magazine want blame someoneblame fault seriously interested AMA goings-on come fine AMA Headquarters Washington open public get invitation president attend Coun cil meeting theres sufficient space meeting room know anxious members possible see AMA action will discover no good guys no bad guys nobody out get anybody us simply has different role play Speaking AMA Headquarters see beautiful young lady pic tured above Mrs Norma Curlings charge chartered AMA clubs keeps everybody straight up department belong char tered club arent doing right better look out Long ago model airplanes Free Flight dominated hobby no longer Today Radio Control models majority Pic tured above Americas top RC fliers resting between demonstrations Mr Jesse Freeman Bessemer AL although has achieved great fame flier will speak friend Trans lated means Jesse aint got bighead yet people friendly neighborhood family group assembled day fun flying radio controlled ship Little daughter Rebecca Shufflebarger middle hoping some day will grow up pretty mama left Betty Stacy protecting Re becca evil know organization devoted exclusively quarter scale larger RC aircraft called International Miniature Air craft Association IMAA print beautiful bound newsletter complete pictures works Send ten bucks Bill Clark 3840 Milton Way North Highlands CA 95660 will send fat newsletter showing build conceal wife ten-foot quarter scale model airplane See next month. 76 Model Aviation vvnrn ao uo auring neuonai rgaIIIy urn wavur gui imu . picnic course Especially RC club has meeting near Fourth July promi nent group includes club President Mr Dale Welch Miss Cora Puzon ex-President Tom Long club Secretary Miles Jackson Dr Gary Turner others temperature 101 degrees sun 99 shade proving wisdom good shelter Thus did Birming ham RC Club hold its monthly conclave New Freq ID cant page 75 also hope simultaneously acquire 23 new channels 75 MHz sub-band non-air craft use would channels 7092 The flag color would black white channel numbers Plug-in modules would black marked NON-AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 3 above arrangement provides total separation aircraft non-air craft frequencies same time cluding adequate number useful chan nels both groups Since expect bulk RC modelers will new frequencies middle 1980s have reserved black-on-white whiteon-black color combinationswhich color experts tell us have highest contrast recog nition factorfor two new frequency groups 4 During interim ten-year period older 7275 MHz frequencies still use will necessary certain new channels remain unused since otherwise would source mutual interference equipment present 7275 MHz channels AMA plans publish information interim period new channels compatible older equipment also likely AMA insurance coverage will limited same compatible frequencies during terim period 40 Frequency Flags 41 Size size frequency flags used system will same Figure 1 provides typical dimensions 42 Flag Material frequency flag should constructed non-flexible plywood plastic material has suffi cient rigidity perform its function key point flag should stand-off self-support off transmitters antenna mast channel number can easily read other modelers 43 Flag Mounting flag should mounted near bottom transmitters antenna spring clip will hold vertical visibility will allow removed complete antenna collapse flag should also easily removable since fliers will have change flags change numbers flag time changes channels 44 Color Assignments band fre quencies groups channels shall have single distinguishing color color assign ments follows BandDesignationFlag Color 27MHzBrown B49MHzBlue C53 MHz six metersGreen DExisting 72-75 MI-lzOrange New Bands E F 72 MHz aircraftWhite 75 MHz non-aircraftBlack 50 Band Colors/Channel Numbers/Fre quencies 51 Existing Continuing RC Channels will covered channels through 19 frequency flag will required will have appropriate band color channel number specific frequency smaller sized numbers reference RC equipment owner/flier 511 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix 52 Interim RC Channels interim channels actually present 7275 MHz frequencies total 7 channels channels will use three digit designation based last three digits actual frequency frequency flag band will contain three digits 521 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix B 53 New RC Channels frequency flag expected new 72 MHz 75 MHz channels will contain channel num ber bold print R-F modules plug-in crystals will further identified described paragraph 30 531 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments published future follow ing FCC response AMA proposal 60 Source Flags As indicated Para 10 proposed system should imple mented soon possible since provides better system control present colored flags new flags can easily made individual modelers however AMA believes number RC manufac turers suppliers will move promptly provide new style flags once market develops Starting 1981 will manda tory use new style flags AMA sanctioned competitions 70 Further Discussion 71 Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency control system club sites contests Pins should also color coded band channel numbered As past transmitter should turned frequency pin attached antenna 72 Overlap Existing 7275 MHz Channels AMA recognizes during phase-out period existing 72 75 MHz RC channels will interfere cer tain new channels problem will highly publicized once new frequencies authorized use practice true control can exercised local indi vidual flying sites expected cer tain compatible new channels will given AMA sanction use insurance coverage during interim period 73 Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices scanning receiver might prove great help 74 Wind Direction Streamers new rigid frequency flags will help display ing wind direction benefit flier wind direction streamer may fastened top transmitter antenna Its color up individual flier since streamer will no longer element frequency identification control plan However consistency recommended streamer match basic band flag color 75 Telemetry Devices flier using telemetry device such thermal sensor must display two frequency control flags flag designate RC channel use other designate frequency being used telemetry down-link RC control channel flag should placed above telemetry channel flag trans mitters antenna FIGURE 1 Typical Frequency Flag Spring clips easy re moval Flag must hang vertically transmit ter normal flying position 6 C C C C Channel number large & read able possible Must appear both sides flag Frequency small print pilots own reference Only used Channels 779 XMTR Case Flag made plywood plastic Num bers may stick-on painted variety APPENDIX Existing Continuing RC Channels Band Brown 27 MHz B Blue 49 MHz C Green 53 MHz ARS Six Meter Band Channel No 2 3 4 S 6 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 26995 2 7045 27095II 27145L~J 27195Brown Flag 27255White No 749830 849845 949860 1049875 1149890 1253100 1353200 1453300 1553400 1653500 17*53600 18*53700 19*53800 Note An amateur license frequencies 7 49830 Blue Flag medium light Black No 12 531 Green Flag White No required use *Although general use channels part AMA recommended six meter pattern RC protected maximum extent possible consistent amateur authorizations ARRL six meter repeater band plan APPENDIX B Interim RC Channels Band D Orange Existing 7275 MHz Channels Channel No 080 160 240 320 400 960 640 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 72080 72160 72240 72320 ____________ 72400 72960 75 640 o8o Orange Flag Black No Note expected frequencies channels will remain use ten-year period following FCC authorization new 72-75 MHz channels time no reason avoid acquiring equipment uses frequencies October 1980 77 Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel a cnO 26995 V Indoor RC Catching California primed pump viaB II North rops annual meets connection trade shows now activity includes east coastHampton VAwhere Indoor RC has getting much attention Last March Tidewater Model Soaring Society under Contest Director HA Stokely held threeevent meet Hampton Coliseum nine contestants Winner Light er Air Louis Bruhn Woody Blanchard won Powered Aircraft flight 50 minutes nine seconds Dave Robelen won Glider event hand-launched highest Seats flight two minutes five seconds Interesting sidelight due frozen floor ice rink downdraftsl contrast Free Flight indoor activity buildings girder structures no great problem RC makes sites available National Car Discount 20% National Car Rental has advised effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 20% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary re-issue National Car Rental iden tification cards stickers members re flect increase Members need identify themselves presently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 20% discount appli cable Member pays gas used CD Operations Closed Down Last June US Attorneys Office Baltimore announced completed local crackdown illegal activities citi zens band radio stations result ex tensive investigation operation illegal radjo stations Most illegal operations involved op erating modified CB radios unauthorized frequencies powers excess authorized FCC has allocated 40 specific channels use CB band CBers operate out-of-band cause interference other authorized radio stations tele vision reception Teams US marshals exe cuted five simultaneous warrants Balti area Approximately $5000 worth equipment seized District Offices Baltimore Hy attsville MD initiated crackdown continuing effort FCC help utilize radio spectrum limited national re source efficiently effectively also keep CB problems minimum Federal law provides penalties up $500 per day per offense violations FCC rules regulations year im prisonment and/or $10000 fine unlicensed operation CB other radio transmitting equipment Ceeeecricui Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Isiand C Vermoet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Anomie Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker Paul Or. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler S Bolduc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Busy summer bet visited picnic field Fremont Flyers Danville NH some good eating saw some good flying kites thanks Ed Garvey came along represent AKA Ameri can Kite Flyers Association am told John Smith South Shore Club great Scale meet complete 78 Model Aviation Blimp Lou Bruhn excellent control flying back forth through hand held balsa hoop good hovering controla bility Simple twin motor control system used Hewitt Phillips semi-scale Aeronca C-3 covered condenser paper light weight shelltype fuselage sides shown provide scale appearance Used Micro-Mo electric motor geared prop Flew over eight minutes Bob Champines electric powered model flew over half hour featured folding prop improve glide during portions flight motor switched off radio conserve batteries avoid hitting over head girders Woody Blanchards twin-motored semi-scale Catalina rugged enough outdoor flight hard time taking off ice floor flew nicely once high enough clear cold boundary layer above ice rink floor Woody Blanchards powered aircraft winner similar outdoor RC sailplane design much lighter Typical flight pattern climb about 50 feet motor glide about 20 feet motor off back power climb glide etc Typicai naoor I-su scene wun Hewitt rnmuups famous 30s Free Flight indoor ac tivity ultra light three ounces total craft used knuckle-joint prop bent back impact damage CD Stoke ly watches Larry Fair simple large Iigrn-weight electric RC Demonstrated good control flight characteristics although short dura tion three half minutes due less optimum battery motor prop combina tion Good improvement potential Dave Platt 53 entries hundreds spectators Nice going gang As promised last month list abandoned flying fields might wish look possible model flying site Location/Owner East Hampton CT/Gardner Nursery Brookline ME/Freethy Intl Concord MA Brunswick ME/Mr Douglas Brunswick ME Cambridge ME/Geo Viglas Ham Hill Cambridge ME Farmingdale ME/Al Tate Blame Rd Fort Kent ME/Town Rumford ME/Harry Perry P0 Box 118 Thomaston ME/Arthur Ha rju Ia Levant ME/BR Rowell Adams MA/RN Olimet Alger St Concord MA/AC Bemis Westford Rd Eastham MA/BC Collins Box 1032 Norwell MA/JC Field Temple AZ Tyngsboro MA/R Derby Jr RFD L Yarmouth MA/JR Branch 30 Skyline Dr Franconia NH/R Coffin P0 Box Coventry RI/EJ Potter Slocum RI/H Winfield Tucker P0 Box 2 Size 2500 x 150 700 x 170 1665 x 200 1650 x 100 1800x 75 5000 x 300 2000 x 100 1800 x 75 1600x 150 1000 x 50 450 x 70 1200 x 100 900 x 100 1500x 150 50 x 50 21 00 x 100 2855 x 150 1800x 40 turf turf turf water turf some others just Helicopter pads probably large enough RC flying herein apologize John Worth Vince Mankowski Larry Bolich getting bent out shape concerning new hobby shop display membership drive ranted about duties obligations PR DC stopping realize voted have associate vice-presidents help placement distribution piece humble apologies gentlemen Now same tact good friend District II implore members explore local hobby shop proprietor see willing place display card model aviation brochures pocket AMA member ship applications other pocket along nice decal put door find him willing just send name address will see gets tremendous tool since Charlie Grant membership Let us use half hobby shops New England utilize promotional tool us could have 100000 members year end Remind him AMA membership means sales him too associate vice-presidents should lead way ask mem bers undertake task help us gain membership such endeavor could circumvent dues increase years come Let hear will imme diately have display sent dealer will send patch choice listed generally available Supply Service brochure New Jeesey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT Type John C Grigg turf District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive turf tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aseociare vice-Pyeudenes Pete Bianohini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NV 10705 John Byrne 36-29 21 3th St. Bayside NY 11361 Fmnk Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Ad No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 once things go just right Saturday July 12 very heart warming privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence members turf Aeroguidance Society Endwell NY weekend 25th Annual RC turf Pattern Contest attended 55 entrants hundreds spectators AGS take over turf small local airport Greene NY event draw entries over northeastern turf US well entries Canada heart iest congratulations members AGS turf on Award Excellence very fine 25th anniversary meet First place winners dirt the contest follows Novice Pattern 22 entriesKen Bonnema Fairborn OH turf Advance Pattern 13 entries--Ed Winslow Hell- Batavia NY Expert four entriesSteve Lelito Pembroke MA Masters 21 entries pad Tony Bonetti Emerson NJ Sport Scale turf five entriesCharles Lucente Duryea PA July 13 visited Scale Fly-in Olean turf NY sponsored STARS outstanding turnout over 60 scale aircraft as- mostly 1/3 1/4 scale size Some phalt flights birds showed excellent quali ties both aircraft pilots Again international event entries Can ada well over Northeast Modeling alive well time visit club president Popsicle Privateer does best insult other upstand ing modeler area just show him hold no hard feelings about vicious ig norant low level verbiage want him know have destroyed punch-board used win doctorate Now can never another like him next items come industri ous New Jersey AVP Frank Dresch Cen tral Jersey RC Club sponsored Old-Timer contest June 8 Piscataway flying field Frank snapped first two pics some entrants picture above shows Mike Guarnieri Somerset Signal Senders following Don Hartman same club Unfortu nately Frank didnt identify models am too stupid Privateer please note know next two photos show budding new modelers Central Jersey RC Club held Delta Dart contest town chil dren local library supplying ma terials instruction prizes part promotion sport photos John OGrady program directed Walt Fisher CJRCC Soapbox Time have concerned along other council members about impact inflation gasoline shortages modeling events across coun try Unemployment still rise though rate inflation slowing yet no end sight weekend attend another meet find no evidence factors affecting sport Contestant level reasonably high seemingly better last year am encouraged waiting other shoe fall Meanwhile elected officers Academy entire Headquarters operation must ut keep costs line prevent crease dues next few years join president going rec ord having no interest job Head quarters now time future goal support members Dis trict II properly represent opinions wishes Finallyby time reading AVP Hank Likes will have made presen tation council 1981 Nats held Lakehurst NJ Luck bunch support modelers Lakehurst area Nats will District II before World Space Modeling Championships 1980 scheduled Lakehurst September 9 through 11 Unoffi cial events practice scheduled Monday competition events held Tuesday through Thursday Hank Likes de serves credit helping set up arrange ments Quite guy October 1980 79 Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Fresideessa Joe Eibnn 36980 Valley Forge Jr. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 604 21st St Vinnna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ass. Scottdaln PA 15683 read 1980 Nats Wil mington-Dayton-Cincinnati will history early indications mean anything will have among successful Nats ever hope attended enjoyed self last MA picture story about guys put thing together owe great deal thanks vast amount work did hope Nats chance look over new AMA motor home has created much controversy lately has very plush dashboard two front seats back empty No beds no dinnette no toilets nothing Nats its probably going filled boxes Nats gear paperwork maybe cooler full liquid refreshments room motor home actually nothing oversized van rather vacation vehicle fact alone makes morning visit Earl Witt Jim McNeill described Bill Winter August MA ridiculous made sound have questions put last month since article came out about what H- - going AMA feel compelled explain what going onat least see Since elec tion Earl Witt presidency AMA has ever-increasing amount friction between him John Worth Executive Director has led somewhat partisan Executive Council further has left Council position playing referee large portion its time also evident situation has led few witch-hunts like $950 bottle given someone England put up AMA folks few days FAI function saving us probably $500$1 000 have effective executive director must give executive director authori ty what thinks right save us few bucks further ready accept fact once going goof may cost usa buck two No manager going right time worst possible situation manager given responsibility Job authority questioned John Worth has Executive Director since 1963 took seemingly impos sible jobto turn relatively small association broke thriving organization dont think anyone would say John did himself including him nonetheless accomplished Executive Director during time has worked six different presidents changes Executive Council Earl Witt elected President problems started became apparent very shortly after Earls election John Earl compatible John previous presidents unfortunate think Earl has some good ideas well intentioned incom patibility John spillover rest Headquarters staff has left us somewhat impasse situation confronts Council present creating aura confusion part AMA leadership Please bear us am convinced problem will worked out can continue advance cause sincere regret must inform being written received word Glen Sigafoose fatally injured crash aerobatic airplane during airshow Centerville IA Sunday July 20 Sig will remembered quiet unassuming man Yes can attitude helped modelers presence among us will sincerely missed modelers heart felt sympathies given Hazel Maxey loved ones close column somberly Delaware 0 Disnsicg ot Celumbia land S Neneb Camlisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Assoceata Vice4remdents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Eob Chanspinn 205 Tipson Rd Nnwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlotresnille VA 22901 V Eill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Prnsson 7012 Eluira Court Foils Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocknuille NC 27026 time column hits street Nats will over right now everybody AMA HQ going full bore get ready will Nats approximately two weeks hope see out has very busy month club meetings contests also working Headquarters relocation committee have fallen behind little correspond ence Ill catch up answers letters probably after Nats response magazine running about seven favor Model Aviaflon District IV far am very glad Dis trict IV knows good thing see Speaking Model viation someone sent copy Model Aviation printed Nats 1936 guess what magazine part membership package long ago Vince Mankowski new Assistant Ex ecutive Director have putting lot time Headquarters relocation will present proposals Nats Council meeting have quite few propos als Washington DC area look very good hope have info after Nats Council meeting District IV meeting will held October 18-19 year North Carolina Radio Control League North Carolina will host event Bill Helms Charlie Spear will handling arrangements Keep mind meeting open AMA members Dis trict IV District IV officers requested attend will announce time place next column will also special mailing District IV members clubs RCNC lives up past record should best district meeting have well organized full good ideas Lets make biggest too--plan attend Whats Happening District IV Dc Maxecutors Summer 80 Fun Fly September 6 1980 Comsat Field 9 am til dark Flying Aces Club Scale WW Combat WW II Combat others Contact Allen Schanzle 840-9883 Sunday Flyers Radio Control Received new newsletter monthits Sunday Flyer Sunday Flyers RC Club Baltimore MD Nice newsletter fellows Keep coming way club trying find good flying siteat present using CBRC Clubs facilities Prince Georges RC Club AA Pylon races August 31 September 28 Races start 930 am AMA FCC license required low entrance feefuel supplied contest ants information contact Dick Palace 301-249-5729 Winston-Salem RC Club WinstonSalem flying field recently officially dedicated Thrift Field memory Jim Thrift Scale Fun Fly Quantico VA Second Annual US Marine Corps Scale Fun Fly will held USMC Air Museum Quantico Marine Base August 23-24 1980 will static display plenty time fly ad lib bomb drop fast-slow fly carrier landing will USMC tro phy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines No entry fee Contact Ed Byerley CD 200 Commander Cove Staf ford VA 22554 info District Columbia RC Club DCRC Soaring meet October 4-5 historic Manassas Battlefield Park info contact Barry Drew CD 3C1-87i-534 Advance registra tion recommended Bob Champine Indoor Received nice letter Bob Champine about West Baden want share Gloria have returned best Indoor World Championships US has ever hosted Everyone did outstanding job AMA contest officials people Northwood Institute just plain fun weather real good though rained second day Thirty thirty-six 80 Model Aviation LR Bill Hall President Winston-Salem RC Connie Steve Thrift Honor able Dr Ramey Kemp State Representative Davie County very pleased Eve lyn Thrift minute flights accomplished day isnt too shabby 100-ft site 12 teams turned good flights can see results chart month folks am off AMA HQ work Headquarters relocation committee Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolioa 0 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Aasociaoe Vice-Pegdeesns John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Juckoon 109 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arstur Johnson 932 Bauvan Dr Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDoueil 9521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Mcalzzi SR 00966 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sherum PG Boo 4s06 Birmingham AL 35206 Ton Thacker 2390C Lamrencevile Hwy Decatur GA 30033 didnt go District V Fun Fly year owe yourself go next year The.facilities alone Georgia Veter ans Park worth trip suspect Pop Curtis designed park includes Con trol Line circles paved runways Radio Control enough open area small field Free Flight contest Air Show Teams dont seem get recognition deserve model press make up local papers across district watched Bama Flyers Air Show Team put performance recent ly Decatur Decatur MAC sponsored miniature air show Boys Ranch managed get picture Would believe Florida 2-Me ter Championships drew 30 entries--five last years Nats Must good Florida weather overall winner 15year old Ed Wright Jr flew Prophet designed Joe Ruth Ed isnt just lucky junior-he has won five first place trophies past year sport flier good static display some fun flying sign successful weekend Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Societys recent weekend display attracted five new members club year old has grown six members almost 20 time----more member month LARKS District V located somewhere Florida couldnt read name thetown Reelfoot Aero Modelers Union City TN pleased crowd air show Easter Seals handing Easter Seal Center director dummy transmitter letting put amazing first time flying act Ed Parham actually flew plane fly public thats way Id like ithave expert work Stop Music insisted Charleston Navy Band Summerville SC Air Show band scheduled play end field Richard Jackson Fred Peters Ken Gulliford gave Control Line demon stration other end band mem bers stopped playing flying started because wanted watch flying Af ter flying alternated music musicians could watch area too small RC ho out came CL planes pays versatile AVP Ed Moorman trying get District V CL newsletter going terested please write info As evidenced column activity CL Dis trict V-its just hard find Lets pull gether newsletter Illinois ana 0 Ketruclty umI VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresideng 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aasoaane Vice-Pesidonrs Chuck Detano4631 N Mincnner Indianapolis IN 4922B Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenfield Rd. Guincy IL 92301 Frank Hugnes 401 S Birch Plarosburs MO 94477 Glenn Lee 910 Mandrake Batavia IL 90510 Helen Olsen 920 Old Bonhoosme University City MD 63132 Jim Sears PG Box 309 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Undermood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MG 93128 What No pictures got ityou must got ityou didnt send Im out printable pictures Please send some cant think ever take camera along meets Some surely better Jerry Smith Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN does Ive requested some copies excellent shots airborne camera printed newsletter Maybe next month Thanks Griffith Barnstormers again forwarding Contact clubs report new modelers learning fly Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord Span reports several big October 1980 81 Ed Wright Jr receives first place plaque CD Leon Kincaid George Cox Memphis TN nice look ing CL model Winners District V Fun Fly LR Clu Sumner Best Junior Mac Hodges Grand Champ David Phillips Alabama Champ Donald Chalker Rolling Joe Johnson South Carolina Champ Standing George Hughes David Grantham Wendell Sumner Henry Mausoif Tennessee Champ Dan Stevens Tom Breedlove Keith Douglas Didnt get names know Wendy left Dusty right Reelfoot Club President Lowell Lynn holds Ed Parhams plane Don Stimpson pulls out antenna Ron Savnik enjoying Kadet wheel chair Quincy Illinois Flying Falcons have new flying field good facilities available Dont miss Chicago Expo October 25-26 show may soon RC Show Shows good indications show may move prestigious Arlington Park just north OHare International Air port happens facilities will far beyond anything now available coun try case dont miss year DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton IL Bring model displayplane boat car Things August 30-31 Malta IL Aero-Challenge Muscular Dystrophy RC CL events August 31 Frankton IN Madison City RC Holiday Fun Fly September 1 Kansas City RC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Jacoma Park September 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-America Championships September 7 Lexington KY MAC Fall FF RC Festival September 13-14 Indianapolis IN Dis trict VI Club Team Championships RC Fun Fly September 14 KCRC Biplane Jumbo Scale September 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th An nual Old Timers Meet Bong Field WI September 14 St Charles IL Fox Valley Aero Club Airshow local charity September 14 Chicago IL Midwest Navy Carrier Association Championships September 20-21 St Louis Eagles Miss Valley Soaring Association combined Fall Meet Buder Park September 21 Indianapolis West Side Modelers New Hope Foundation Air Show September 21 Palos Park IL 9th Annual Turkey Fun Fly September 21 Kansas City Northern Knights Fall Fun Fly Smithyille Lake September 27-28 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Egyptian RC contest Pattern Sport Scale September 28 Chicago Aeronuts 37th Annual Midwestern States FF Championships Bong Field WI October 5 St Louis Eagles 7th contest Holten Park October 5 Libertyville IL Nike Site Chi cago Pylon Club Fall Races October 25-26 Wheaton IL Chicago Ex po Trade Show Static Contest RC air craft boats cars Soapbox young boy East Texas country side has accident confined bed home several weeks school teacher sends some magazines Pictures airplanes model airplanes create strong interest young modeler slowly learns fly CL FF ever seeing outside magazine Ive never stopped Magazines very important can stimulate interests thinking Model Aviation provides opportunity well informed model aviation news progress plus ability maintain insight AMAs business politics Upto-date information available concerning views thoughts ideas plans elected officials thank Mr Wheeley ex tend appreciation magazine staff printing often critical views both AMA MA completely unedited format vast majority modelers mostly interested fun modeling want strong national organization elect representatives serve interests association they membership have vested interest member interests can served elected officials regard association business Wishful daydreaming past colorful rhetoric jokes pleasant philosophies satisfy entire business spectrum Business varies beautiful ugly Pro grams projects ideas personnel must continually initiated evaluated terminated continued conditions war rant things can maintained good level business leaders must have intestinal fortitude face some unpleasant situations act accordingly day TV news talk shows inter views newspapers etc can find persons and/or groups explaining view points some project attempt gain public support Free press valuable asset free people Iowa igan eosta onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Anoociate VcePreode,to James Clark 4444 Woodnew Or. NE Cedar Aapds IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsatt Dr Madison WI 53711 Roe Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 odd things about writing column publication lead time volved July 15 1980 am busy packing move Washington DC yet loyal readers form District VII will see words until October issue Model Aviation mailed August can also guess October will wishing could have saved some heat July brought Midwest almost too hot stay out sun fly know lot guys did association leaders need free com munication vehicle membership must able inform busi ness see whether pretty ugly MA now such vehicle movements restrict columns party line promise bot tom line will continue costs main tain through column journal free expression AMA management membership Flash teams ihe AMA District VI RC Club Team Fun Fly District VI Cham pionships Indianapolis September 13-14 will Illinois Peoria RC Club Suburban Aero Club Chicago Indiana Plainfield Screaming Eagles Monroe County RC Club Kentucky Lexington Model Airplane Club X-Cell Team Missouri participating later EnjoyFLY FRIENDLY SKIES Keith Brown Pontiac Miniature Air craft Club just completed June 1st Fun Fly Adam CD Charlie club president making sure Keith devours foul tasting cracker soda cracker race event June 8th same club hosted Sport Scale contest photo below shows Skip Mast holding two trophiesBest Show First Place Military Scale Congratulations Skip Dave McDonald provided pictures I nice note Bud Carrow Plymouth Ml Flying Pilgrims accom panied full page local newspaper Community Crier-- giving text five photos describing model aviation club listed phone number Bud can contacted great hobby idea other areas small weekly papers could pursue Some nice photos July issue Des Moines Modellaires newsletter covering June 1980 Sig Contestat Montezuma IA much hobby owes Sigs probably measurable deserve great thanks [Publishers note article written prior luly 20th air craft accident took life Glen Sigafoose] following photo shows Larry Andrew artist sculptor showing bronze wire trophy Hazel Glen Later day crowd treated full scale Pitts Special air show Hazel Glen 82 Model Aviation three smiling men photo above Adam Rogers Charlie Hatmaker Grassfield MN RC Club comes news out looking new flying sites precautionary measure present site includes houserented familyand some fliers have known overfly place Let add words Tom Liegierski Vic Leerhoff Flying sites hard get obey club rules hang have St Paul MN club does good job newsletter last issue contained tabulated contest results hints finishing details build fast charger Thanks Bob LaBrash copy Congratualtions John Winstanley Grand Valley MI RC Club named Member Month unselfish club work including limited assist ance fliers donation glider club use training new fliers final photo month Pylon Racers WILLI circuit operates Wisconsin Illinois Winners Fond du Lac WI meet left right Paul Yee Sheboygan 5th Lyle Forsgren Oshkosh 4th Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 3rd Al Scidmore AVP Madison 2nd WinnahJim Gilgenbach Fond du Lac Thanks Al photo Well guys gals last column vice president District VII though being printed after have commenced new job AMA promise will best can organization would like thank Jim Clark Bob Lundberg Bill Rohring Terry Taylor Al Scidmore John Lorbiecke Jr Ron Searsall AVPsfor help support would also like thank other district officersPhil Klint worth Jim Sinton Claude McCullough Pete Waters John Evert Len Roe Debi Imhoff long hours work behalf AMA fine organization has grown will continue grow due unselfish efforts great number people sincere ly hope involved especially offi cers will keep eyes main goals direct efforts reaching Arkoosas 0 Louisiana S New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aaoocoto Vico-Prsodenns Buzz Auerill 9117 La Burraneo NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulpbur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PteasantonTX 78064 Larry Sortor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville 01 74003 away school two weeks last month returned home work office stacked up Thus no column However meantime lots things going change have some pic tures various events district Before forget two weeks Baton Rouge very enjoyable school kept us pretty busy able get out fly some Baton Rouge club members couple times really have fine site has used years thanks especially want thank sent switch harness met field unfortunately neglected write down name soon lost terrible memory sent package return addressno name sure appreciate remembering Ground Pounders Club Jonesboro AR provided pictures above group participated show consisting RC flying full scale aerobatics balloon racemancarrying balloons pictures beautiful color hope show up magazine picture below Alexandria LA plane foreground Sig Smith Mini-plane Power K&B 40 controls Kraft builder Bruce Witherell fellows fly World War II vintage airfield nearby Pollock LA acres acres asphalt Out Houston TX area come fol lowing two pictures first Doc Martins Scale P-Siweighs over 30 pounds re portedly flies well Power identified twice size Scat Cat 500 built Bill Britcliff subject second picture below Quadra powered plane recently won fly what bring pylon race doing eliminated part competition vir tue mid-air collision kept flying Both fliers Gulf Coast RIC Club Seems like month another club Houston area Norman Oklahoma comes word first annual Hot Dog Contest sponsored Central Oklahoma R/C Society photo below P-Si scratch built Gene Pitman Other winners Pat Jones Edmond flying Aeromaster first Robert Billingham Oklahoma City Pulsar third course other contests aregoingon Baton Rouge great turnoutover fifty pattern have some picturesmaybe next month Lafayette LA got rained out first time ever Look reschedule date September have tried avoid making contest calendar two upcoming events have pointed out unusual Both Houston area First Quarter Scale 80 Airshow featuring Best Old Timer WWI WWII Biplane Quarter Scales Additional attractions include parachute demonstrations full scale homebuilts aerobatic displays Unfortunately scheduled August 9th lOththisone will probably history read other event scheduled September 27th 28th being billed Q-S00 National Py lon Race Check contest calendar de tails October 1980 83 Changing subject drastically still have lots maneuvering among elected officials AMA Read articles make up own mind pointlook closely continues faithfully along course over years opposed have changed drastically closing Executive Council will meet Ohio weekend before Nationals Among important business nominating committee course District VIII VP up year have some real ly good candidates Good luck tolorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis Mellamis Dislrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blud. Casper WY 82601 Ed Con 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Aicketro 516S Cloadas Sioun Falls SD 57103 mail starts coming great guys gals out District IX just super dont know some other District VPs feel about pro con mail obviously comes way thrive fact will need simply sur vive writing monthly column Actually reading other VP columns know important input must whole Executive Councilso keep cards letters comm folks Pictures too black white glossies good contrast sharp images mentioned pro con mail above Let tell am point hope will see close same way dont let know also Two sides issue existmaybe two sides some issues fact people fail recognize negative comment make should some willingness open-mindedness listen another viewpoint necessarily agree withj have little tolerance Ive received some pret ty onesided opinions form news letters notes month mostly centering around hot issues course refresh ing constructive would writers would try point out some positive things also taking place t see anything positive happening take strong step toward making something posi tive happen Involvement active involvement order improvement Try shoot things down distance offer some viable alternative people representing front lines speak Thats am point VP spot hope will support position feed some two-sided stuff con sidered time time would like take newsletter items cross desk share just written some recently received Turbulent Tissue newsletter Model Association Central Kansas Inc AMA club No 895 pen Jim Mow rey Rte 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 What Dont Know Can Hurt June issue hobby industry magazine Model Retailer carried editorial publishers page first consid ered reprinting face value appeared worthwhile reading everyone After studying contents its purpose appar ent whitewash past President character assassination present Presi dentand no value whatsoever writer admits has never met Earl Witt implies Earl has no qualifica tions hold office AMA President writer has met Earl has problem fact overqualified position Asking questions directing criticism goes territory other hand editorial also im plies Johnny Clemens made no wrong deci sions agree premise again what expect make decision can wrong Now before start chalking off whitewash Mr Witt lets take look last paragraph page 71 July issue Model viation under heading Presidents Outlook implies maga zine survey sent out biased give im pression magazine goes optional will cost fact other options keep price same Check photocopy survey attached newsletter / Note survey referred reprinted youre study vote count included 14 days near end survey period Take time figure percentages return votes re member 3000 mailed out Now would someone please explain Executive Council voted make magazine optional may believe organization still founded will maJority survey very conclusive Executive Council does reverse decision will lust time have stuck general mem bership Executive Council has self-seeking group people have saddled history AMA Apparently have impression gen eral membership bunch sheep led slaughter Besides narrow outlook couple have flimflammed way paying posi tions Headquarters staff before terms office elected positions com pleted indicates feel no duty toward elected con cerned what can milk out organization type person will nei ther Headquarters general membership good way things going brace selves havent seen anything yetI told so~ Orbiting Eagles Newsletter AMA club No 406 Mike Doran Editor Dana Hoim Publisher 786 Madison Ave Apt 1 Council Bluffs IA 51501 Vince Mankowski Moves DC Vince Mankowski has moved Washing ton DC become Assistant Executive Direc tor AMA Orbiting Eagles Omaha will greatly miss man such credit modeling area Although Vince has vast number ac complishments will always think Vince man got involved modeling Back just started out ol Charlie Mur phy Vince guy helped us out gave us motors planes rides club meetings took us out flying got proficient let pick brains information sometimes till late hours night drove together contests shows meetings im portantly getting lazy Vince kicking butt volun teering things making sure got planes built newsletter out hated Sometimes really got mad got case doing some thing Im glad did really am dont think Id writing now flying models wasnt Vince can never thank him enough until now never have Among other accomplishments Vince leader among Bellevue Sodbusters Orbiting Eagles Omaha prime mover successful effort get 1979 Nats Lincoln getting club flying site put Seymore Smith Park AMA District IX vice-president now Assistant Executive Direc tor Academy Model Aeronautics am sure Vince will total modeling community what has done District IX area Because am glad Vince has moved Washington Mike Doran Joan Alyca Pueblo CO came following pictures contest report AT-6 Texans Take Air Pueblo Sky Corral RC field Pueblo CO site big doins 4th July Quarter Midget pylon racing common parts race little out ordinary Seems though rules re quired Jemco AT-6s Whats stock out-of-the-box 40s could used no Schneurles etc standard 10-6 props specified 84 Model Aviation Pylon race winners Pueblo CO display AT-6 race trophies LR Jerry Bible fifth place Dale Alyea fourth place Larry Osborn third place Sam Pisciotta second place Bill Pachak first place Pisciotta high time 23356 iop winner independence Lay Al-li race Bill Pachak rightl aided abetted caller Harold Shaver leftl Six planes met specs included being finished Four completed race Racing complicated high air tem peratures AT-6s proved stable good turns Low time 23356 posted Sam Pisciotta Winners Bill Pachak first Sam Pis ciotta second Larry Osboin third Dale Alyea fourth jerry Bible fifth Sam Pisci otta CD agreed unusual fun event holiday Warmbut fun District IX have need fill two three spots associate vice presidents district allowed up seven Heres chance volunteer assist se lection tan will represent AMA old two-way street gang Basically looks like need person Nebraska Colorado North Dakota point about some input As column being written prior Nats about four weeks will receiving copy after Nats would expect have seen some great participation District IX members both contest ant management standpoint have chance meet visit Keep mail coming Arizona tornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redunds Beach CA 90278 Associate Vioe-Presidenns Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisolm 1100 Went Share Presno CA 93711 Lonne Kroeber 2401 Zufro Cr. Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 8ob Reynolds Rr B So, St Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Sooreden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City LIT 84117 months report will brief much delight typist good wife Judy club visited since last report East Bay Radio Controllers dy namic club located Oakland Bay area flew up met airport Art Gagnier club president Art took clubs field way town field has paved runway large paved pit area club has clever method storing stuff field Ive ever seen obtained old Mosler safe about 5 high set cement site strong steel box welded over combi nation lock couldnt sledgehammered otf has cut theft club items zero Other clubs might want consider idea Later evening club took dinner gathering 12 cluded some wives members During meal enjoyable talk Roy Weber Roy has belonged AMA sinLe first organized Hes quite scale buff judged last FAI World Scale Championships Woodvale England After dinner went club meeting room really packed think thcm see great scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed still raving about finally left spend night Glenn Carters house Glenn wife Doris really bent over backward see enjoyed myself admit succeeded Glenn District X AVPs next morning after leisurely break fast once again went clubs flying site having fun fly great turnout members Ernie Ruppert flying Senior Falcon handed transmitter course throttled plane back first request flew around four five minutes very sloppy manner hand him transmitter couple Alaska o anu on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asozuziane Vine-Prosidenno Al Culver 1607S non him Pocarello ID 8320 Simon Oreese Rt tBoo 48 Broadvew MT 59015 Cd McCollough 53 SC 81 Portiand OR 97215 Orlando Civ Redo 26608 Goner Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 Nh Main St. Redmond WA 96052 times writing column magazine less pleasant Since Model viatiun re kindled mid-70s have report passing far too friends occasions February 5 1980 brilliant young A/2 Towline Glider flier left name Marc Nagasawa Marc 21 years old stood tall capability among model build ers have known over years first recollection Marc Boe ing Management Association Model Scholar ship Contest early 1970s flying rockets excellent work man possessed quiet tenacity ri valed elders Guided Jim Walters assisted Bruce Kimball Marc advanced fast pace soon designing own A/2 gliders own towhook M N Hook workmanship became perfect difficult person beat times hurry might still have Falcon What unusual about flying Falcon was first time 24 years Id transmitter hands never accomplished RCer 1956 Id steered Smog Hog 6-channel reed set around sky little know think proportional stay noon flight catch leave fun too soon Yet another club member name Bill Hausske stepped offered take airport took him up offer nice chat drive over Id have say enjoyable outing recently received copy Mar velous Miniatures back Northern Cali fornia possession Ma Emhart few weeks showed around showed five different groups total 145 people film well re ceived saw went Post Office return film ensuing discussion led discovery film could shipped Library Rate reason 1 its edu cational film 2 belongs non-profit organization cost savings quite large want remind about table top display have available clubs next mall show makes nice backdrop focal point show Drop line Ill ship via UPS Im still open invitations attend club meeting Write well see what can arrange THERMALS contest field illustrated con test record 1978 FAI Free Flight finals Marc placed fifth very challenging conditions finals perform ance inspiring 1979 semi-finals over Labor Day weekend Marc qualified 1980 finals circumstances again proved very challenging Marc felt well weekend doctor learned Marc leukemia battle en sued Marc doctor apparently won Shortly after being told about proxy flying models Misery Meet Team Challenge however weakened body succumbed pneumonia Bruce Kimball having memorial trophy made presented perpetually West ern FAI Challenge will renamed Marcs memory Remembrances may sent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen ter Seattle sincere condolences Naga sawa family Bruce Kimball Gwen Ditsworth probably March closest friends single word comes mind expresses opinion Marc family models word name first Fl de sign Sa-Ha-Lee means High Above Chinook Indian language Thanks due Bat Sheet Co editors Helmick Collins much preceeding report February 1980 issue publication contains Marcs de signs called Syiph-An cannot wonder small person Marc huge talent would have gone world remained us October 1980 85 Lineup ot Jemco AT-5 pylon planes Sky Corral Field Pueblo CO Race flown under Quarter Midget rules JUN IO FLIGHT / ED WH ITT EN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Profiles Are Control Liners profile models useful beginner Free Flight designs Control Line flying must really Profile Heaven Dozens good profile CL designs available just beginners Dozens good kits also available Lets take look some Carl Goldberg Models CG line has four look good P-40 Flying Tiger 18 span all-balsa prefab 049 en gines Lil Wizard 21 span 049s comes shaped balsa wing die-cut fuselage Swordsman 18 has smaller 18 span die-cut balsa uses 020 049 motors Lil Jumpin Bean 21 stunt model 049s Top Flite Models good kits little larger sport Contest flying Baby Flite Streak has 24 span 049 099 engines Junior Flite Streak 31 090 250s Streak Trainer 33 150 190s Please note Top Fuse models mostly call bigger Y2A engines Junior Flits Midwest Products profile real young beginners model Midwests Snorky Trainer has tough 36 span foam wing uses 150 190 engines Super Snorky Trainer Midwest also has four neat 21 span World War II fighters engines Warhawk Messerschmidt 109 Mustang Air Cobra feature Quick Mount shown simple toughened plastic engine landing gear bracket uses two screws attachment alignment Quik-Mount Warhawk Another Midwest kit like Super Mouse advanced Class II Mouse Racer 17 span using beam-mounted 049 kit features die-cut parts fully illustrated step-by-step plans Sterling Models Seven super simple begin ner models group about 21 span 049 engine can used including plastic models include Thunderjet Eindecker Su per Cub Mustang Spitfire scale jobs plus Beginners Ringmaster Beginners Ringmaster Biplane Some pickinsl Sig Manufacturing whole bunch good kits Shoestring 28 span Buster 24 both use 010 150 en gines Skyray Deweybird bit smaller 23 22 spans using 049s certainly ought able find kits well-known manufac turers hobby shops shelves sure note models run small large slow fast very simple moderately advanced Choose according ability Which Control Line models young ginners favorites Write tell about Are pages selec tion like Tell too Also let know cant find listed prefer listed hobby shop Keep flippin prop See next month 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents Air Show Crash Claims Glen Sigatoose 62 loved life enjoyed thoroughly giving himself way Glen Sigafoose best proof philosophy casting bread upon waters will return investment thousand-fold always ploughed back surplus labors saw name Sig become world famous company multiply its growth over over just few months earlier recog nized Toledo induction AMAs Model Aviation Hall Famea popular choice accepted accolade typical quiet shy manner deceptive contrast dynamic achievements told basics Glens story just short ago Hall Fame report July 1980 issue Model Aviation magazine report too brief Glen jus ticeit could skim surface Like legend stories about Glen Sigafoose will heard years come contri butions efforts effect people model aviation world will linger memories cannot fade easily old timers AMA Headquarters will remember lean days dump deficit campaigns AMA annual budgets often red Frank Ehling knew could count Glen help funds sup plies encouragement some others industry critical rather help ful name Sig always found listed among Academy Nats sponsors adver tisers supporters Furthermore no success AMAs Delta Dart program youngsters Glen made AMA Cub kits hundreds thousands no profit likely loss company AMAs teams world championships particular beneficiaries Sig generosity supported teams categories team shirts have sported name Sig other because asked recog nition because team members proud acknowledge source support fitting therefore among family Sig employees several former world championships team members work Sig means joining Sig family Glen Hazel people worked names employee payroll First names used Mostly however problem solver got tremendous satisfaction making something work nobody else successful production machines liked demonstrate automatically counted straight pins pack aging brilliantly simple ingenious Hes left mark through huge sprawling Sig plant everyone else quit day Glen could often found far corner buildings tink ering some idea process machine trying something better cheaper simpler ever monument free enter prise Sig Manufacturing Company great virtues such perseverance hard work ever present Sig tory Glen believed lived golden rule unto others would have unto As result will carry Sig name determined will live tradition Glen Sigafoose es tablished Hazel Maxey Claude Hank Paul Mike others Sig family have accepted challenge keep things go ing Glen away rest model aviation world has extended best wishes encouragement also movement underway promote Glen Sigafoose morial Fund scholarships young mod elers Details being developed will announced shortly donations have already made Anyone desiring contribute may send directly Sig Manu facturing Company Inc Montezuma IA 50171 care AMA HQ transfer Sig fund Final Version AMA Frequency Plan Approved Go FCC plan support request 50 fre quencies Radio Control IRO model aircraft 23 model cars boats approved Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics AMA during special meetings Washington DC July 1 2 information being submitted Federal Communications Commission FCC based data gathered during past few months help RC industry inputs research frequencies 72 75 MegaHertz range sandwiched between existing frequencies using narrow band width tech nology accommodate channels less space FCC approval however probably least year half away allowing typi cal governmental rules change procedures According committee new RC frequencies would phased over 10-year period after time use currently ex isting frequencies would discontinued committees plan envisions availability 50 channel 72 MHz model aircraft RC equipment immediately upon FCC approval although 19 channels seven current 12 new would initially used Equipment 72 Model Aviation 5dIUUU III IUIIU often last names like sons daughters Glen loved fly left us doing what enjoyed also loved ground tinkering machines gadg ets Sig plant super machinist technician engineer tool maker designer etc existing RC frequencies would no longer manufactured after three years could sold after five years would useable 10 years FCC approval date After 10-year transition period Only new 50-channel equipment would allow able model aircraft use same time factors would apply new 23-channel 75 MHz non-aircraft RC operations regard phasing Out ofnewandoldfrequencies noted AMA committee new frequencies would ex pected used simultaneously place However due interference problems necessary have select assure interference-free operations given time particular location also noted necessary safety effectively separate model aircraft boat car operations currently use simi lar RC equipment can cause crashes occur AMA effort latest step con tinuing project following petition submitted AMA FCC 1978 obtain relief RC interference problems have aggravated recent expansion CB activities increasing encroachment industrial commercial users existing frequencies rapid growth RC activ itity general Frequency Committee meetings sponsored AMA held organizations national headquarters detail heres what expect suming FCC approval AMA plan 1 During 10-year transition period total 19 frequencies would available model aircraft use including seven now approved such use plus 12 new fre quencies would become available soon equipment offered sale expected immediate upon FCC ap proval because such equipment narrow band form already being marketed several manufacturers foreign markets Note equipment would also compati ble 50 channel requirements would effect after 10-year transition period 2 Four instead three existing frequencies would shared model aircraft boat car users during 10-year transi tion period 7216 7232 7296 7564 present time 7564 designated air craft others already shared Adding 7564 shared group necessary eventual frequency alignment will effect after 10-year transition period meantime 7564 would con tinue available aircraft use although some increased risk interference non-aircraft activity 3 Similar above 21 new frequen cies non-aircraft model use would also available immediately after FCC approval addition four current frequencies noted 1 above Thus 25 frequencies would available car boat operations during 10-year transition period 4 At end 10-year transition period existing 72-75 MHz fre quencies would used However 31 new frequencies would freely available model aircraft use same time car boat use four current frequencies would dropped two new non-aircraft frequencies would added providing up new total 23 frequencies 5 During 10-year transition period aircraft use 50 new fre quencies can used situations current frequencies used Thus special meets such Nats designated frequencies allowed club fields clubs may choose exclude ex isting frequencies no club still operated current equipment will pos sible take advantage larger number available frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period should noted use 50 new frequencies would legal immediately upon FCC ap proval would safe operate old new equipment same location cases depending upon particular combination old new frequencies AMA plans publish list compatible frequencies upon FCC approval new RC plan 6 Similar 5 above use new frequencies boats cars sooner end 10-year transition period will possible under specific situations gener ally old frequencies used 7 Since operation new frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period safety matter possible such operation may incorporated AMA Safety Code insurance coverage may dependent upon proper safe mixing old new frequencies par ticular time place other words frequency control exercised prevent un safe mixing insurance coverage would apply exact text AMAs submission FCC final development magazine went press full text will published earliest issue after receipt FCC New AMA NC Frequency Identification Control System Introduction after years reasonably suc cessful operation current system should AMA propose new quite different frequency identification control system Basically answer cur rent system based wholly patterns colored streamers designate bands indi vidual frequencies within bands about become outmoded Modelers USA have reasonable expectation acquiring additional channels RC use near future existing color-based sys tem will simply expand fulfill new requirements reason Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics same time has formulating AMAs technical submissions FCC rela tive proposed new frequencies has also discussing ways new fre quencies can identified controlled flying sites throughout country responsibility way FCC ex pects user organizations like AMA assume proposal follows Frequency Committees recommendation AMA Executive Council AMA fre quency identification control system will meet needs 1 980s 1990s highlights 1 system troduces concept unique channel num bers RC channel old new will have its own individual number channel number will prominently identi fied transmitter flag changeable crystals other frequency selection methods become technically economically feasible number will also used designate crystal frequency selected frequency equipment operating given time concept numbered channels new has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate vari ous TV marine CB frequencies 2 system provides relief problem color blindness part some RC fliers color fading part current streamers 3 system provides immediate visibility 49 MHz band its five authorized frequenciesa band al ready use some flying sites popularity likely grow 4 system expandablenot expected new frequencies 7275 MHz range others may become available future Frequency Committee has no hesitation recommending new Fre quency Identification Control System AMA Executive Council adoption AMA membership large use being published proposed draft form since sure will ideas membership will want have considered final version invite comments individual members clubs RC manu facturing community AMA intent introduce new system during 1981 flying competi tion season Therefore comments received during September 1980 will considered prior publication final version plan November December year will effective January 1 1981 AMA events AMA RC Frequency Identification Control System 10 Objective institute new frequen cy identification control system will encompass existing channel allocations including 49 MHz provide contin uing control current seven channels 7275 MHz band until super seded new frequencies establish sys tem will permit extension channel numbers new RC frequencies may made available FCC fu ture system recommended AMA members clubs soon can im plemented will mandatory AMA sponsored events calendar year 1981 thereafter 20 Background exIsting system frequency identification control depends strictly combinations color coded flags distinguish various channels pres ent system clearly cannot provide neces sary control expected some 80 new RC channels allocated FCC Continued page 75 October 1980 73 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION wisdom relocating AMA Head quarters out Washington DC has generally accepted ques tion answered cost remaining District Columbia escalating rate feel yond reasonable economic level Headquarters staff personnel working District IV Vice-President Chuck Foreman preparing several al ternate proposals relocation column being written Eight ten options available getting Headquarters less costly suburban area problem now get Coun cil determination what alternative advantageous AMAs future AMA GROWTH short noteas mid-July AMA membership still running about 10% ahead 1979 membership 72243 now have 1333 sanctioned AMA clubs continuing member ship growth insures stability organization FUN FLIES AND RALLIES NY being favored beau tiful weather attracted model builders far west Toledo OH far east Grandby MA far south Tennessee North num ber Canadian entries no competition meet rules involved flying order safety sixty entries two-day meet nearly quarter scale flying session see seen modelers enjoyed others com pany discussed observed other modelers aircraft very enjoyable time As travel around country read newsletters receive large quantities find flying ses sions such occurring United States havent taken part recommend 1981 NATIONALS As writing have informal proposals two possible locations Lakehurst NJ wherein under stood may have sufficient space made available hold Nationals Previous investigation New Jersey area utilizing Lakehurst has too restrictive hold entire meet second proposal San Antonio TX utilizing Brook Air Force Facility field primary base Radio Control Control Line nearby auxiliary field Randolph Air Force Base Free Flight Helicopter Soaring events Prior receipt issue sites will discussed Executive Council sum mer meeting hope able report definite plans next issue FLYING FIELD SAFETY Though clubs have safety rules procedures flying fields dic tating can fly can fly can fly Im finding ever increasing number clubs insti tuting very formal flight training pro gram part safety criteria more persons taking up hobby limited flying space available resultant congestion hazard itself models avail able anyone can go hobby shop buy build models fly some assistance train ing experienced model builders Fun flies noncompetitive model meets appear ever increasing numbers probably natural ten dency since majority mem bership noncompetitive fliers fly personal enjoyment what surprising size scope events spite ever increasing costs transportation modelers traveling great distances fly other modelers pure enjoyment June attended fun fly spon sored Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS spite bad weather eventually caused cancellation meet attendance modelers several states July opportunity tend Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Scale Rally Olean 74 Model Aviation SMALL SCALEPeanut Scale models Indoor Championships West Baden IN probability will crash model first attempt very dis couraging new modeler fact likely crash model creates hazard other per sons property As full scale air craft pilot required take training have certain level com petency before allowed fly aircraft himself clubs requir ing level competency before utiliza tion club facilities begin ning flier clubs provide instruc tors will assist new fliers obtaining level competency instructors examiners also sure other members club beginners have skill necessary safely fly club facility An off shoot program developing recognizing different levels competen cy quote CORKS News letter Instead just horsing around sky practice maneuvers climb steps higher level skills assign identification skill level such red blue gold level gold level two gold level three Programs such serve enhance safety program other sport occupation greater skill individual less hazard CONTROL LINE PUBLICATION Control Line interests AMA Ive just received first issue Control Line Speed Racing Ga zette informative publication giving national worldwide news what taking place areas competition well technical topics interested areas competition write Its da GAZ 306 Yardley Commons Yardley PA 19067 reminder terested rocketsshortly after scheduled receive issue Model viation World Champion ships Space Models rockets tak ing place 7 12 September Lakehurst Naval Air Facility New Jersey CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPS event Poland July 1218 showed overwhelming US victory Aerobatics first Les McDon ald second Bob Hunt third Bill Werwage tenth Wynn Paul US team first Perkins/Albritton tied sec ond Team Race British team although details now clear protest made probably will resolved ClAM concerning allegations organizer did follow rules re-flight Jack son/Nelson eleventh McCol lum/Kusik fiftieth team Denmark first individual basis provisionally US team overall fifth British team winner Phil Granderson third Combat George Cleveland ninth Paul Curtis fortieth USSR won individually team US team fourth top place Speed seventh Charles Lieber Luke Roy respec tively tenth twelfth France both individual team win ner US team third GREAT LOSS Glen Sigafoose died unfortunate aircraft accident July 20 New F req ID cont page 73 new control system will use sequen tial channel numbering scheme primary basis frequency identification fore control Channel numbers will unique repeated throughout system Colors will used distinguish band group frequencies another An individuals color blindness indistin guishable flag colors will render sys tem useless AMA has drawn heavily European modelers experience drafting new control system basic channel numbering system has employed quite successfully years 30 Description General colored flag actually platesee Para 42 ap propriate channel number will posted RC transmitters antenna channel numbering has started arbitrarily existing 27 MHz frequencies existing RC channels 27 49 53 MHz Amateur Radio Service six meter band will use first 19 channel numbers Because channels have generally known actual frequencies years flags channels will show both channel number frequency present 7275 MHz RC channels total seven will have interim channel designation since expected fre quencies will eventually phased out over ten-year period time simplicity channels will use three digit number based last three digits specific fre quency example 72080 will desig nated channel 080 72160 will simply referred channel 160 three digit designation will clearly set channels apart proposed new 7275 MHz fre quency allocations will carry according current expectations two digit channel numbers 20 through 69 aircraft use 70 through 92 non-aircraft use color flag will designate frequency band transmitter operating mainly allow quick recognition band use channel number will always primary identifier AMA plan also specifies plug-in transmitter receiver tuning mod ules used will also required follow band color code provide both consistency safety systemie discrepancy transmitter white module plugged flying black flag will likely noticed quickly other model ers owner FCC permits plug-in crystals new frequencies crystal holders will also required color coded channel numbered accordance new system absence FCC reaction AMA proposal too early publish spe cific instructions frequency/channel number match-up expect come available 7275 MHz area can however make following general points regarding extension channel num bering color code system fre quencies 1 hope acquire 50 new channels 72 MHz sub-band aircraft use would channels 2069 flag would white channel num bers black Only channel number would appear flagit would necessary frequency also included Plug-in tuning modules would also white marked AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Continued page 77 October 1980 75 LARGE SCALEPart STARS World War Quarter Scale Squadron Olean NY WORLD SPACE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 friend Dick Patton flies over US some important company reports rumor AMA Secretary/Treasurer folks inter ested job AMA Headquarters Washington DC true believe elected Council member should use position feather nest AMAs money Two VPs have accepted position recently Washington Both good men criticize either such action such Did see Earl Witts pledge last months Model vi ation kind permission make same hereby vow have never past now nor ever will future seek accept employ ment AMA Mr Scarborough prominent AMA VP serving District X has asked research report him number Contest Directors earned free AMA membership 1979 also free mag way information highly confidential expect handle accordingly 1791 free memberships awarded last year follows Class Meet Class B Meet Class AA Meet Class AAA Meet Class AAAA Meet 1 per meet 664 1" 51 2 " 574 3"141 5 " 10 Contests 1440 Relatively few also passed out helping Nats being AMA officer etc grand total coming above figure 1791 Did have dig out myself No cleverly fell back Membership Director Kip Smythe never fails get credit readers please keep info secret Did read Bill Winters farewell last issue Bill greatly respected friend will always told several us back February planned resign Speaking two high officials mentioned am blame doing Earl ly came along ride doing job Secretary/Treasurer monitoring money intend con tinue doing Bill very fine person think spoon fed soap opera stuff generally has little no place splendid magazine want blame someoneblame fault seriously interested AMA goings-on come fine AMA Headquarters Washington open public get invitation president attend Coun cil meeting theres sufficient space meeting room know anxious members possible see AMA action will discover no good guys no bad guys nobody out get anybody us simply has different role play Speaking AMA Headquarters see beautiful young lady pic tured above Mrs Norma Curlings charge chartered AMA clubs keeps everybody straight up department belong char tered club arent doing right better look out Long ago model airplanes Free Flight dominated hobby no longer Today Radio Control models majority Pic tured above Americas top RC fliers resting between demonstrations Mr Jesse Freeman Bessemer AL although has achieved great fame flier will speak friend Trans lated means Jesse aint got bighead yet people friendly neighborhood family group assembled day fun flying radio controlled ship Little daughter Rebecca Shufflebarger middle hoping some day will grow up pretty mama left Betty Stacy protecting Re becca evil know organization devoted exclusively quarter scale larger RC aircraft called International Miniature Air craft Association IMAA print beautiful bound newsletter complete pictures works Send ten bucks Bill Clark 3840 Milton Way North Highlands CA 95660 will send fat newsletter showing build conceal wife ten-foot quarter scale model airplane See next month. 76 Model Aviation vvnrn ao uo auring neuonai rgaIIIy urn wavur gui imu . picnic course Especially RC club has meeting near Fourth July promi nent group includes club President Mr Dale Welch Miss Cora Puzon ex-President Tom Long club Secretary Miles Jackson Dr Gary Turner others temperature 101 degrees sun 99 shade proving wisdom good shelter Thus did Birming ham RC Club hold its monthly conclave New Freq ID cant page 75 also hope simultaneously acquire 23 new channels 75 MHz sub-band non-air craft use would channels 7092 The flag color would black white channel numbers Plug-in modules would black marked NON-AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 3 above arrangement provides total separation aircraft non-air craft frequencies same time cluding adequate number useful chan nels both groups Since expect bulk RC modelers will new frequencies middle 1980s have reserved black-on-white whiteon-black color combinationswhich color experts tell us have highest contrast recog nition factorfor two new frequency groups 4 During interim ten-year period older 7275 MHz frequencies still use will necessary certain new channels remain unused since otherwise would source mutual interference equipment present 7275 MHz channels AMA plans publish information interim period new channels compatible older equipment also likely AMA insurance coverage will limited same compatible frequencies during terim period 40 Frequency Flags 41 Size size frequency flags used system will same Figure 1 provides typical dimensions 42 Flag Material frequency flag should constructed non-flexible plywood plastic material has suffi cient rigidity perform its function key point flag should stand-off self-support off transmitters antenna mast channel number can easily read other modelers 43 Flag Mounting flag should mounted near bottom transmitters antenna spring clip will hold vertical visibility will allow removed complete antenna collapse flag should also easily removable since fliers will have change flags change numbers flag time changes channels 44 Color Assignments band fre quencies groups channels shall have single distinguishing color color assign ments follows BandDesignationFlag Color 27MHzBrown B49MHzBlue C53 MHz six metersGreen DExisting 72-75 MI-lzOrange New Bands E F 72 MHz aircraftWhite 75 MHz non-aircraftBlack 50 Band Colors/Channel Numbers/Fre quencies 51 Existing Continuing RC Channels will covered channels through 19 frequency flag will required will have appropriate band color channel number specific frequency smaller sized numbers reference RC equipment owner/flier 511 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix 52 Interim RC Channels interim channels actually present 7275 MHz frequencies total 7 channels channels will use three digit designation based last three digits actual frequency frequency flag band will contain three digits 521 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix B 53 New RC Channels frequency flag expected new 72 MHz 75 MHz channels will contain channel num ber bold print R-F modules plug-in crystals will further identified described paragraph 30 531 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments published future follow ing FCC response AMA proposal 60 Source Flags As indicated Para 10 proposed system should imple mented soon possible since provides better system control present colored flags new flags can easily made individual modelers however AMA believes number RC manufac turers suppliers will move promptly provide new style flags once market develops Starting 1981 will manda tory use new style flags AMA sanctioned competitions 70 Further Discussion 71 Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency control system club sites contests Pins should also color coded band channel numbered As past transmitter should turned frequency pin attached antenna 72 Overlap Existing 7275 MHz Channels AMA recognizes during phase-out period existing 72 75 MHz RC channels will interfere cer tain new channels problem will highly publicized once new frequencies authorized use practice true control can exercised local indi vidual flying sites expected cer tain compatible new channels will given AMA sanction use insurance coverage during interim period 73 Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices scanning receiver might prove great help 74 Wind Direction Streamers new rigid frequency flags will help display ing wind direction benefit flier wind direction streamer may fastened top transmitter antenna Its color up individual flier since streamer will no longer element frequency identification control plan However consistency recommended streamer match basic band flag color 75 Telemetry Devices flier using telemetry device such thermal sensor must display two frequency control flags flag designate RC channel use other designate frequency being used telemetry down-link RC control channel flag should placed above telemetry channel flag trans mitters antenna FIGURE 1 Typical Frequency Flag Spring clips easy re moval Flag must hang vertically transmit ter normal flying position 6 C C C C Channel number large & read able possible Must appear both sides flag Frequency small print pilots own reference Only used Channels 779 XMTR Case Flag made plywood plastic Num bers may stick-on painted variety APPENDIX Existing Continuing RC Channels Band Brown 27 MHz B Blue 49 MHz C Green 53 MHz ARS Six Meter Band Channel No 2 3 4 S 6 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 26995 2 7045 27095II 27145L~J 27195Brown Flag 27255White No 749830 849845 949860 1049875 1149890 1253100 1353200 1453300 1553400 1653500 17*53600 18*53700 19*53800 Note An amateur license frequencies 7 49830 Blue Flag medium light Black No 12 531 Green Flag White No required use *Although general use channels part AMA recommended six meter pattern RC protected maximum extent possible consistent amateur authorizations ARRL six meter repeater band plan APPENDIX B Interim RC Channels Band D Orange Existing 7275 MHz Channels Channel No 080 160 240 320 400 960 640 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 72080 72160 72240 72320 ____________ 72400 72960 75 640 o8o Orange Flag Black No Note expected frequencies channels will remain use ten-year period following FCC authorization new 72-75 MHz channels time no reason avoid acquiring equipment uses frequencies October 1980 77 Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel a cnO 26995 V Indoor RC Catching California primed pump viaB II North rops annual meets connection trade shows now activity includes east coastHampton VAwhere Indoor RC has getting much attention Last March Tidewater Model Soaring Society under Contest Director HA Stokely held threeevent meet Hampton Coliseum nine contestants Winner Light er Air Louis Bruhn Woody Blanchard won Powered Aircraft flight 50 minutes nine seconds Dave Robelen won Glider event hand-launched highest Seats flight two minutes five seconds Interesting sidelight due frozen floor ice rink downdraftsl contrast Free Flight indoor activity buildings girder structures no great problem RC makes sites available National Car Discount 20% National Car Rental has advised effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 20% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary re-issue National Car Rental iden tification cards stickers members re flect increase Members need identify themselves presently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 20% discount appli cable Member pays gas used CD Operations Closed Down Last June US Attorneys Office Baltimore announced completed local crackdown illegal activities citi zens band radio stations result ex tensive investigation operation illegal radjo stations Most illegal operations involved op erating modified CB radios unauthorized frequencies powers excess authorized FCC has allocated 40 specific channels use CB band CBers operate out-of-band cause interference other authorized radio stations tele vision reception Teams US marshals exe cuted five simultaneous warrants Balti area Approximately $5000 worth equipment seized District Offices Baltimore Hy attsville MD initiated crackdown continuing effort FCC help utilize radio spectrum limited national re source efficiently effectively also keep CB problems minimum Federal law provides penalties up $500 per day per offense violations FCC rules regulations year im prisonment and/or $10000 fine unlicensed operation CB other radio transmitting equipment Ceeeecricui Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Isiand C Vermoet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Anomie Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker Paul Or. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler S Bolduc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Busy summer bet visited picnic field Fremont Flyers Danville NH some good eating saw some good flying kites thanks Ed Garvey came along represent AKA Ameri can Kite Flyers Association am told John Smith South Shore Club great Scale meet complete 78 Model Aviation Blimp Lou Bruhn excellent control flying back forth through hand held balsa hoop good hovering controla bility Simple twin motor control system used Hewitt Phillips semi-scale Aeronca C-3 covered condenser paper light weight shelltype fuselage sides shown provide scale appearance Used Micro-Mo electric motor geared prop Flew over eight minutes Bob Champines electric powered model flew over half hour featured folding prop improve glide during portions flight motor switched off radio conserve batteries avoid hitting over head girders Woody Blanchards twin-motored semi-scale Catalina rugged enough outdoor flight hard time taking off ice floor flew nicely once high enough clear cold boundary layer above ice rink floor Woody Blanchards powered aircraft winner similar outdoor RC sailplane design much lighter Typical flight pattern climb about 50 feet motor glide about 20 feet motor off back power climb glide etc Typicai naoor I-su scene wun Hewitt rnmuups famous 30s Free Flight indoor ac tivity ultra light three ounces total craft used knuckle-joint prop bent back impact damage CD Stoke ly watches Larry Fair simple large Iigrn-weight electric RC Demonstrated good control flight characteristics although short dura tion three half minutes due less optimum battery motor prop combina tion Good improvement potential Dave Platt 53 entries hundreds spectators Nice going gang As promised last month list abandoned flying fields might wish look possible model flying site Location/Owner East Hampton CT/Gardner Nursery Brookline ME/Freethy Intl Concord MA Brunswick ME/Mr Douglas Brunswick ME Cambridge ME/Geo Viglas Ham Hill Cambridge ME Farmingdale ME/Al Tate Blame Rd Fort Kent ME/Town Rumford ME/Harry Perry P0 Box 118 Thomaston ME/Arthur Ha rju Ia Levant ME/BR Rowell Adams MA/RN Olimet Alger St Concord MA/AC Bemis Westford Rd Eastham MA/BC Collins Box 1032 Norwell MA/JC Field Temple AZ Tyngsboro MA/R Derby Jr RFD L Yarmouth MA/JR Branch 30 Skyline Dr Franconia NH/R Coffin P0 Box Coventry RI/EJ Potter Slocum RI/H Winfield Tucker P0 Box 2 Size 2500 x 150 700 x 170 1665 x 200 1650 x 100 1800x 75 5000 x 300 2000 x 100 1800 x 75 1600x 150 1000 x 50 450 x 70 1200 x 100 900 x 100 1500x 150 50 x 50 21 00 x 100 2855 x 150 1800x 40 turf turf turf water turf some others just Helicopter pads probably large enough RC flying herein apologize John Worth Vince Mankowski Larry Bolich getting bent out shape concerning new hobby shop display membership drive ranted about duties obligations PR DC stopping realize voted have associate vice-presidents help placement distribution piece humble apologies gentlemen Now same tact good friend District II implore members explore local hobby shop proprietor see willing place display card model aviation brochures pocket AMA member ship applications other pocket along nice decal put door find him willing just send name address will see gets tremendous tool since Charlie Grant membership Let us use half hobby shops New England utilize promotional tool us could have 100000 members year end Remind him AMA membership means sales him too associate vice-presidents should lead way ask mem bers undertake task help us gain membership such endeavor could circumvent dues increase years come Let hear will imme diately have display sent dealer will send patch choice listed generally available Supply Service brochure New Jeesey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT Type John C Grigg turf District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive turf tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aseociare vice-Pyeudenes Pete Bianohini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NV 10705 John Byrne 36-29 21 3th St. Bayside NY 11361 Fmnk Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Ad No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 once things go just right Saturday July 12 very heart warming privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence members turf Aeroguidance Society Endwell NY weekend 25th Annual RC turf Pattern Contest attended 55 entrants hundreds spectators AGS take over turf small local airport Greene NY event draw entries over northeastern turf US well entries Canada heart iest congratulations members AGS turf on Award Excellence very fine 25th anniversary meet First place winners dirt the contest follows Novice Pattern 22 entriesKen Bonnema Fairborn OH turf Advance Pattern 13 entries--Ed Winslow Hell- Batavia NY Expert four entriesSteve Lelito Pembroke MA Masters 21 entries pad Tony Bonetti Emerson NJ Sport Scale turf five entriesCharles Lucente Duryea PA July 13 visited Scale Fly-in Olean turf NY sponsored STARS outstanding turnout over 60 scale aircraft as- mostly 1/3 1/4 scale size Some phalt flights birds showed excellent quali ties both aircraft pilots Again international event entries Can ada well over Northeast Modeling alive well time visit club president Popsicle Privateer does best insult other upstand ing modeler area just show him hold no hard feelings about vicious ig norant low level verbiage want him know have destroyed punch-board used win doctorate Now can never another like him next items come industri ous New Jersey AVP Frank Dresch Cen tral Jersey RC Club sponsored Old-Timer contest June 8 Piscataway flying field Frank snapped first two pics some entrants picture above shows Mike Guarnieri Somerset Signal Senders following Don Hartman same club Unfortu nately Frank didnt identify models am too stupid Privateer please note know next two photos show budding new modelers Central Jersey RC Club held Delta Dart contest town chil dren local library supplying ma terials instruction prizes part promotion sport photos John OGrady program directed Walt Fisher CJRCC Soapbox Time have concerned along other council members about impact inflation gasoline shortages modeling events across coun try Unemployment still rise though rate inflation slowing yet no end sight weekend attend another meet find no evidence factors affecting sport Contestant level reasonably high seemingly better last year am encouraged waiting other shoe fall Meanwhile elected officers Academy entire Headquarters operation must ut keep costs line prevent crease dues next few years join president going rec ord having no interest job Head quarters now time future goal support members Dis trict II properly represent opinions wishes Finallyby time reading AVP Hank Likes will have made presen tation council 1981 Nats held Lakehurst NJ Luck bunch support modelers Lakehurst area Nats will District II before World Space Modeling Championships 1980 scheduled Lakehurst September 9 through 11 Unoffi cial events practice scheduled Monday competition events held Tuesday through Thursday Hank Likes de serves credit helping set up arrange ments Quite guy October 1980 79 Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Fresideessa Joe Eibnn 36980 Valley Forge Jr. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 604 21st St Vinnna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ass. Scottdaln PA 15683 read 1980 Nats Wil mington-Dayton-Cincinnati will history early indications mean anything will have among successful Nats ever hope attended enjoyed self last MA picture story about guys put thing together owe great deal thanks vast amount work did hope Nats chance look over new AMA motor home has created much controversy lately has very plush dashboard two front seats back empty No beds no dinnette no toilets nothing Nats its probably going filled boxes Nats gear paperwork maybe cooler full liquid refreshments room motor home actually nothing oversized van rather vacation vehicle fact alone makes morning visit Earl Witt Jim McNeill described Bill Winter August MA ridiculous made sound have questions put last month since article came out about what H- - going AMA feel compelled explain what going onat least see Since elec tion Earl Witt presidency AMA has ever-increasing amount friction between him John Worth Executive Director has led somewhat partisan Executive Council further has left Council position playing referee large portion its time also evident situation has led few witch-hunts like $950 bottle given someone England put up AMA folks few days FAI function saving us probably $500$1 000 have effective executive director must give executive director authori ty what thinks right save us few bucks further ready accept fact once going goof may cost usa buck two No manager going right time worst possible situation manager given responsibility Job authority questioned John Worth has Executive Director since 1963 took seemingly impos sible jobto turn relatively small association broke thriving organization dont think anyone would say John did himself including him nonetheless accomplished Executive Director during time has worked six different presidents changes Executive Council Earl Witt elected President problems started became apparent very shortly after Earls election John Earl compatible John previous presidents unfortunate think Earl has some good ideas well intentioned incom patibility John spillover rest Headquarters staff has left us somewhat impasse situation confronts Council present creating aura confusion part AMA leadership Please bear us am convinced problem will worked out can continue advance cause sincere regret must inform being written received word Glen Sigafoose fatally injured crash aerobatic airplane during airshow Centerville IA Sunday July 20 Sig will remembered quiet unassuming man Yes can attitude helped modelers presence among us will sincerely missed modelers heart felt sympathies given Hazel Maxey loved ones close column somberly Delaware 0 Disnsicg ot Celumbia land S Neneb Camlisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Assoceata Vice4remdents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Eob Chanspinn 205 Tipson Rd Nnwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlotresnille VA 22901 V Eill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Prnsson 7012 Eluira Court Foils Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocknuille NC 27026 time column hits street Nats will over right now everybody AMA HQ going full bore get ready will Nats approximately two weeks hope see out has very busy month club meetings contests also working Headquarters relocation committee have fallen behind little correspond ence Ill catch up answers letters probably after Nats response magazine running about seven favor Model Aviaflon District IV far am very glad Dis trict IV knows good thing see Speaking Model viation someone sent copy Model Aviation printed Nats 1936 guess what magazine part membership package long ago Vince Mankowski new Assistant Ex ecutive Director have putting lot time Headquarters relocation will present proposals Nats Council meeting have quite few propos als Washington DC area look very good hope have info after Nats Council meeting District IV meeting will held October 18-19 year North Carolina Radio Control League North Carolina will host event Bill Helms Charlie Spear will handling arrangements Keep mind meeting open AMA members Dis trict IV District IV officers requested attend will announce time place next column will also special mailing District IV members clubs RCNC lives up past record should best district meeting have well organized full good ideas Lets make biggest too--plan attend Whats Happening District IV Dc Maxecutors Summer 80 Fun Fly September 6 1980 Comsat Field 9 am til dark Flying Aces Club Scale WW Combat WW II Combat others Contact Allen Schanzle 840-9883 Sunday Flyers Radio Control Received new newsletter monthits Sunday Flyer Sunday Flyers RC Club Baltimore MD Nice newsletter fellows Keep coming way club trying find good flying siteat present using CBRC Clubs facilities Prince Georges RC Club AA Pylon races August 31 September 28 Races start 930 am AMA FCC license required low entrance feefuel supplied contest ants information contact Dick Palace 301-249-5729 Winston-Salem RC Club WinstonSalem flying field recently officially dedicated Thrift Field memory Jim Thrift Scale Fun Fly Quantico VA Second Annual US Marine Corps Scale Fun Fly will held USMC Air Museum Quantico Marine Base August 23-24 1980 will static display plenty time fly ad lib bomb drop fast-slow fly carrier landing will USMC tro phy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines No entry fee Contact Ed Byerley CD 200 Commander Cove Staf ford VA 22554 info District Columbia RC Club DCRC Soaring meet October 4-5 historic Manassas Battlefield Park info contact Barry Drew CD 3C1-87i-534 Advance registra tion recommended Bob Champine Indoor Received nice letter Bob Champine about West Baden want share Gloria have returned best Indoor World Championships US has ever hosted Everyone did outstanding job AMA contest officials people Northwood Institute just plain fun weather real good though rained second day Thirty thirty-six 80 Model Aviation LR Bill Hall President Winston-Salem RC Connie Steve Thrift Honor able Dr Ramey Kemp State Representative Davie County very pleased Eve lyn Thrift minute flights accomplished day isnt too shabby 100-ft site 12 teams turned good flights can see results chart month folks am off AMA HQ work Headquarters relocation committee Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolioa 0 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Aasociaoe Vice-Pegdeesns John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Juckoon 109 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arstur Johnson 932 Bauvan Dr Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDoueil 9521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Mcalzzi SR 00966 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sherum PG Boo 4s06 Birmingham AL 35206 Ton Thacker 2390C Lamrencevile Hwy Decatur GA 30033 didnt go District V Fun Fly year owe yourself go next year The.facilities alone Georgia Veter ans Park worth trip suspect Pop Curtis designed park includes Con trol Line circles paved runways Radio Control enough open area small field Free Flight contest Air Show Teams dont seem get recognition deserve model press make up local papers across district watched Bama Flyers Air Show Team put performance recent ly Decatur Decatur MAC sponsored miniature air show Boys Ranch managed get picture Would believe Florida 2-Me ter Championships drew 30 entries--five last years Nats Must good Florida weather overall winner 15year old Ed Wright Jr flew Prophet designed Joe Ruth Ed isnt just lucky junior-he has won five first place trophies past year sport flier good static display some fun flying sign successful weekend Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Societys recent weekend display attracted five new members club year old has grown six members almost 20 time----more member month LARKS District V located somewhere Florida couldnt read name thetown Reelfoot Aero Modelers Union City TN pleased crowd air show Easter Seals handing Easter Seal Center director dummy transmitter letting put amazing first time flying act Ed Parham actually flew plane fly public thats way Id like ithave expert work Stop Music insisted Charleston Navy Band Summerville SC Air Show band scheduled play end field Richard Jackson Fred Peters Ken Gulliford gave Control Line demon stration other end band mem bers stopped playing flying started because wanted watch flying Af ter flying alternated music musicians could watch area too small RC ho out came CL planes pays versatile AVP Ed Moorman trying get District V CL newsletter going terested please write info As evidenced column activity CL Dis trict V-its just hard find Lets pull gether newsletter Illinois ana 0 Ketruclty umI VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresideng 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aasoaane Vice-Pesidonrs Chuck Detano4631 N Mincnner Indianapolis IN 4922B Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenfield Rd. Guincy IL 92301 Frank Hugnes 401 S Birch Plarosburs MO 94477 Glenn Lee 910 Mandrake Batavia IL 90510 Helen Olsen 920 Old Bonhoosme University City MD 63132 Jim Sears PG Box 309 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Undermood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MG 93128 What No pictures got ityou must got ityou didnt send Im out printable pictures Please send some cant think ever take camera along meets Some surely better Jerry Smith Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN does Ive requested some copies excellent shots airborne camera printed newsletter Maybe next month Thanks Griffith Barnstormers again forwarding Contact clubs report new modelers learning fly Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord Span reports several big October 1980 81 Ed Wright Jr receives first place plaque CD Leon Kincaid George Cox Memphis TN nice look ing CL model Winners District V Fun Fly LR Clu Sumner Best Junior Mac Hodges Grand Champ David Phillips Alabama Champ Donald Chalker Rolling Joe Johnson South Carolina Champ Standing George Hughes David Grantham Wendell Sumner Henry Mausoif Tennessee Champ Dan Stevens Tom Breedlove Keith Douglas Didnt get names know Wendy left Dusty right Reelfoot Club President Lowell Lynn holds Ed Parhams plane Don Stimpson pulls out antenna Ron Savnik enjoying Kadet wheel chair Quincy Illinois Flying Falcons have new flying field good facilities available Dont miss Chicago Expo October 25-26 show may soon RC Show Shows good indications show may move prestigious Arlington Park just north OHare International Air port happens facilities will far beyond anything now available coun try case dont miss year DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton IL Bring model displayplane boat car Things August 30-31 Malta IL Aero-Challenge Muscular Dystrophy RC CL events August 31 Frankton IN Madison City RC Holiday Fun Fly September 1 Kansas City RC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Jacoma Park September 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-America Championships September 7 Lexington KY MAC Fall FF RC Festival September 13-14 Indianapolis IN Dis trict VI Club Team Championships RC Fun Fly September 14 KCRC Biplane Jumbo Scale September 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th An nual Old Timers Meet Bong Field WI September 14 St Charles IL Fox Valley Aero Club Airshow local charity September 14 Chicago IL Midwest Navy Carrier Association Championships September 20-21 St Louis Eagles Miss Valley Soaring Association combined Fall Meet Buder Park September 21 Indianapolis West Side Modelers New Hope Foundation Air Show September 21 Palos Park IL 9th Annual Turkey Fun Fly September 21 Kansas City Northern Knights Fall Fun Fly Smithyille Lake September 27-28 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Egyptian RC contest Pattern Sport Scale September 28 Chicago Aeronuts 37th Annual Midwestern States FF Championships Bong Field WI October 5 St Louis Eagles 7th contest Holten Park October 5 Libertyville IL Nike Site Chi cago Pylon Club Fall Races October 25-26 Wheaton IL Chicago Ex po Trade Show Static Contest RC air craft boats cars Soapbox young boy East Texas country side has accident confined bed home several weeks school teacher sends some magazines Pictures airplanes model airplanes create strong interest young modeler slowly learns fly CL FF ever seeing outside magazine Ive never stopped Magazines very important can stimulate interests thinking Model Aviation provides opportunity well informed model aviation news progress plus ability maintain insight AMAs business politics Upto-date information available concerning views thoughts ideas plans elected officials thank Mr Wheeley ex tend appreciation magazine staff printing often critical views both AMA MA completely unedited format vast majority modelers mostly interested fun modeling want strong national organization elect representatives serve interests association they membership have vested interest member interests can served elected officials regard association business Wishful daydreaming past colorful rhetoric jokes pleasant philosophies satisfy entire business spectrum Business varies beautiful ugly Pro grams projects ideas personnel must continually initiated evaluated terminated continued conditions war rant things can maintained good level business leaders must have intestinal fortitude face some unpleasant situations act accordingly day TV news talk shows inter views newspapers etc can find persons and/or groups explaining view points some project attempt gain public support Free press valuable asset free people Iowa igan eosta onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Anoociate VcePreode,to James Clark 4444 Woodnew Or. NE Cedar Aapds IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsatt Dr Madison WI 53711 Roe Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 odd things about writing column publication lead time volved July 15 1980 am busy packing move Washington DC yet loyal readers form District VII will see words until October issue Model Aviation mailed August can also guess October will wishing could have saved some heat July brought Midwest almost too hot stay out sun fly know lot guys did association leaders need free com munication vehicle membership must able inform busi ness see whether pretty ugly MA now such vehicle movements restrict columns party line promise bot tom line will continue costs main tain through column journal free expression AMA management membership Flash teams ihe AMA District VI RC Club Team Fun Fly District VI Cham pionships Indianapolis September 13-14 will Illinois Peoria RC Club Suburban Aero Club Chicago Indiana Plainfield Screaming Eagles Monroe County RC Club Kentucky Lexington Model Airplane Club X-Cell Team Missouri participating later EnjoyFLY FRIENDLY SKIES Keith Brown Pontiac Miniature Air craft Club just completed June 1st Fun Fly Adam CD Charlie club president making sure Keith devours foul tasting cracker soda cracker race event June 8th same club hosted Sport Scale contest photo below shows Skip Mast holding two trophiesBest Show First Place Military Scale Congratulations Skip Dave McDonald provided pictures I nice note Bud Carrow Plymouth Ml Flying Pilgrims accom panied full page local newspaper Community Crier-- giving text five photos describing model aviation club listed phone number Bud can contacted great hobby idea other areas small weekly papers could pursue Some nice photos July issue Des Moines Modellaires newsletter covering June 1980 Sig Contestat Montezuma IA much hobby owes Sigs probably measurable deserve great thanks [Publishers note article written prior luly 20th air craft accident took life Glen Sigafoose] following photo shows Larry Andrew artist sculptor showing bronze wire trophy Hazel Glen Later day crowd treated full scale Pitts Special air show Hazel Glen 82 Model Aviation three smiling men photo above Adam Rogers Charlie Hatmaker Grassfield MN RC Club comes news out looking new flying sites precautionary measure present site includes houserented familyand some fliers have known overfly place Let add words Tom Liegierski Vic Leerhoff Flying sites hard get obey club rules hang have St Paul MN club does good job newsletter last issue contained tabulated contest results hints finishing details build fast charger Thanks Bob LaBrash copy Congratualtions John Winstanley Grand Valley MI RC Club named Member Month unselfish club work including limited assist ance fliers donation glider club use training new fliers final photo month Pylon Racers WILLI circuit operates Wisconsin Illinois Winners Fond du Lac WI meet left right Paul Yee Sheboygan 5th Lyle Forsgren Oshkosh 4th Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 3rd Al Scidmore AVP Madison 2nd WinnahJim Gilgenbach Fond du Lac Thanks Al photo Well guys gals last column vice president District VII though being printed after have commenced new job AMA promise will best can organization would like thank Jim Clark Bob Lundberg Bill Rohring Terry Taylor Al Scidmore John Lorbiecke Jr Ron Searsall AVPsfor help support would also like thank other district officersPhil Klint worth Jim Sinton Claude McCullough Pete Waters John Evert Len Roe Debi Imhoff long hours work behalf AMA fine organization has grown will continue grow due unselfish efforts great number people sincere ly hope involved especially offi cers will keep eyes main goals direct efforts reaching Arkoosas 0 Louisiana S New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aaoocoto Vico-Prsodenns Buzz Auerill 9117 La Burraneo NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulpbur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PteasantonTX 78064 Larry Sortor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville 01 74003 away school two weeks last month returned home work office stacked up Thus no column However meantime lots things going change have some pic tures various events district Before forget two weeks Baton Rouge very enjoyable school kept us pretty busy able get out fly some Baton Rouge club members couple times really have fine site has used years thanks especially want thank sent switch harness met field unfortunately neglected write down name soon lost terrible memory sent package return addressno name sure appreciate remembering Ground Pounders Club Jonesboro AR provided pictures above group participated show consisting RC flying full scale aerobatics balloon racemancarrying balloons pictures beautiful color hope show up magazine picture below Alexandria LA plane foreground Sig Smith Mini-plane Power K&B 40 controls Kraft builder Bruce Witherell fellows fly World War II vintage airfield nearby Pollock LA acres acres asphalt Out Houston TX area come fol lowing two pictures first Doc Martins Scale P-Siweighs over 30 pounds re portedly flies well Power identified twice size Scat Cat 500 built Bill Britcliff subject second picture below Quadra powered plane recently won fly what bring pylon race doing eliminated part competition vir tue mid-air collision kept flying Both fliers Gulf Coast RIC Club Seems like month another club Houston area Norman Oklahoma comes word first annual Hot Dog Contest sponsored Central Oklahoma R/C Society photo below P-Si scratch built Gene Pitman Other winners Pat Jones Edmond flying Aeromaster first Robert Billingham Oklahoma City Pulsar third course other contests aregoingon Baton Rouge great turnoutover fifty pattern have some picturesmaybe next month Lafayette LA got rained out first time ever Look reschedule date September have tried avoid making contest calendar two upcoming events have pointed out unusual Both Houston area First Quarter Scale 80 Airshow featuring Best Old Timer WWI WWII Biplane Quarter Scales Additional attractions include parachute demonstrations full scale homebuilts aerobatic displays Unfortunately scheduled August 9th lOththisone will probably history read other event scheduled September 27th 28th being billed Q-S00 National Py lon Race Check contest calendar de tails October 1980 83 Changing subject drastically still have lots maneuvering among elected officials AMA Read articles make up own mind pointlook closely continues faithfully along course over years opposed have changed drastically closing Executive Council will meet Ohio weekend before Nationals Among important business nominating committee course District VIII VP up year have some real ly good candidates Good luck tolorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis Mellamis Dislrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blud. Casper WY 82601 Ed Con 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Aicketro 516S Cloadas Sioun Falls SD 57103 mail starts coming great guys gals out District IX just super dont know some other District VPs feel about pro con mail obviously comes way thrive fact will need simply sur vive writing monthly column Actually reading other VP columns know important input must whole Executive Councilso keep cards letters comm folks Pictures too black white glossies good contrast sharp images mentioned pro con mail above Let tell am point hope will see close same way dont let know also Two sides issue existmaybe two sides some issues fact people fail recognize negative comment make should some willingness open-mindedness listen another viewpoint necessarily agree withj have little tolerance Ive received some pret ty onesided opinions form news letters notes month mostly centering around hot issues course refresh ing constructive would writers would try point out some positive things also taking place t see anything positive happening take strong step toward making something posi tive happen Involvement active involvement order improvement Try shoot things down distance offer some viable alternative people representing front lines speak Thats am point VP spot hope will support position feed some two-sided stuff con sidered time time would like take newsletter items cross desk share just written some recently received Turbulent Tissue newsletter Model Association Central Kansas Inc AMA club No 895 pen Jim Mow rey Rte 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 What Dont Know Can Hurt June issue hobby industry magazine Model Retailer carried editorial publishers page first consid ered reprinting face value appeared worthwhile reading everyone After studying contents its purpose appar ent whitewash past President character assassination present Presi dentand no value whatsoever writer admits has never met Earl Witt implies Earl has no qualifica tions hold office AMA President writer has met Earl has problem fact overqualified position Asking questions directing criticism goes territory other hand editorial also im plies Johnny Clemens made no wrong deci sions agree premise again what expect make decision can wrong Now before start chalking off whitewash Mr Witt lets take look last paragraph page 71 July issue Model viation under heading Presidents Outlook implies maga zine survey sent out biased give im pression magazine goes optional will cost fact other options keep price same Check photocopy survey attached newsletter / Note survey referred reprinted youre study vote count included 14 days near end survey period Take time figure percentages return votes re member 3000 mailed out Now would someone please explain Executive Council voted make magazine optional may believe organization still founded will maJority survey very conclusive Executive Council does reverse decision will lust time have stuck general mem bership Executive Council has self-seeking group people have saddled history AMA Apparently have impression gen eral membership bunch sheep led slaughter Besides narrow outlook couple have flimflammed way paying posi tions Headquarters staff before terms office elected positions com pleted indicates feel no duty toward elected con cerned what can milk out organization type person will nei ther Headquarters general membership good way things going brace selves havent seen anything yetI told so~ Orbiting Eagles Newsletter AMA club No 406 Mike Doran Editor Dana Hoim Publisher 786 Madison Ave Apt 1 Council Bluffs IA 51501 Vince Mankowski Moves DC Vince Mankowski has moved Washing ton DC become Assistant Executive Direc tor AMA Orbiting Eagles Omaha will greatly miss man such credit modeling area Although Vince has vast number ac complishments will always think Vince man got involved modeling Back just started out ol Charlie Mur phy Vince guy helped us out gave us motors planes rides club meetings took us out flying got proficient let pick brains information sometimes till late hours night drove together contests shows meetings im portantly getting lazy Vince kicking butt volun teering things making sure got planes built newsletter out hated Sometimes really got mad got case doing some thing Im glad did really am dont think Id writing now flying models wasnt Vince can never thank him enough until now never have Among other accomplishments Vince leader among Bellevue Sodbusters Orbiting Eagles Omaha prime mover successful effort get 1979 Nats Lincoln getting club flying site put Seymore Smith Park AMA District IX vice-president now Assistant Executive Direc tor Academy Model Aeronautics am sure Vince will total modeling community what has done District IX area Because am glad Vince has moved Washington Mike Doran Joan Alyca Pueblo CO came following pictures contest report AT-6 Texans Take Air Pueblo Sky Corral RC field Pueblo CO site big doins 4th July Quarter Midget pylon racing common parts race little out ordinary Seems though rules re quired Jemco AT-6s Whats stock out-of-the-box 40s could used no Schneurles etc standard 10-6 props specified 84 Model Aviation Pylon race winners Pueblo CO display AT-6 race trophies LR Jerry Bible fifth place Dale Alyea fourth place Larry Osborn third place Sam Pisciotta second place Bill Pachak first place Pisciotta high time 23356 iop winner independence Lay Al-li race Bill Pachak rightl aided abetted caller Harold Shaver leftl Six planes met specs included being finished Four completed race Racing complicated high air tem peratures AT-6s proved stable good turns Low time 23356 posted Sam Pisciotta Winners Bill Pachak first Sam Pis ciotta second Larry Osboin third Dale Alyea fourth jerry Bible fifth Sam Pisci otta CD agreed unusual fun event holiday Warmbut fun District IX have need fill two three spots associate vice presidents district allowed up seven Heres chance volunteer assist se lection tan will represent AMA old two-way street gang Basically looks like need person Nebraska Colorado North Dakota point about some input As column being written prior Nats about four weeks will receiving copy after Nats would expect have seen some great participation District IX members both contest ant management standpoint have chance meet visit Keep mail coming Arizona tornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redunds Beach CA 90278 Associate Vioe-Presidenns Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisolm 1100 Went Share Presno CA 93711 Lonne Kroeber 2401 Zufro Cr. Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 8ob Reynolds Rr B So, St Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Sooreden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City LIT 84117 months report will brief much delight typist good wife Judy club visited since last report East Bay Radio Controllers dy namic club located Oakland Bay area flew up met airport Art Gagnier club president Art took clubs field way town field has paved runway large paved pit area club has clever method storing stuff field Ive ever seen obtained old Mosler safe about 5 high set cement site strong steel box welded over combi nation lock couldnt sledgehammered otf has cut theft club items zero Other clubs might want consider idea Later evening club took dinner gathering 12 cluded some wives members During meal enjoyable talk Roy Weber Roy has belonged AMA sinLe first organized Hes quite scale buff judged last FAI World Scale Championships Woodvale England After dinner went club meeting room really packed think thcm see great scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed still raving about finally left spend night Glenn Carters house Glenn wife Doris really bent over backward see enjoyed myself admit succeeded Glenn District X AVPs next morning after leisurely break fast once again went clubs flying site having fun fly great turnout members Ernie Ruppert flying Senior Falcon handed transmitter course throttled plane back first request flew around four five minutes very sloppy manner hand him transmitter couple Alaska o anu on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asozuziane Vine-Prosidenno Al Culver 1607S non him Pocarello ID 8320 Simon Oreese Rt tBoo 48 Broadvew MT 59015 Cd McCollough 53 SC 81 Portiand OR 97215 Orlando Civ Redo 26608 Goner Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 Nh Main St. Redmond WA 96052 times writing column magazine less pleasant Since Model viatiun re kindled mid-70s have report passing far too friends occasions February 5 1980 brilliant young A/2 Towline Glider flier left name Marc Nagasawa Marc 21 years old stood tall capability among model build ers have known over years first recollection Marc Boe ing Management Association Model Scholar ship Contest early 1970s flying rockets excellent work man possessed quiet tenacity ri valed elders Guided Jim Walters assisted Bruce Kimball Marc advanced fast pace soon designing own A/2 gliders own towhook M N Hook workmanship became perfect difficult person beat times hurry might still have Falcon What unusual about flying Falcon was first time 24 years Id transmitter hands never accomplished RCer 1956 Id steered Smog Hog 6-channel reed set around sky little know think proportional stay noon flight catch leave fun too soon Yet another club member name Bill Hausske stepped offered take airport took him up offer nice chat drive over Id have say enjoyable outing recently received copy Mar velous Miniatures back Northern Cali fornia possession Ma Emhart few weeks showed around showed five different groups total 145 people film well re ceived saw went Post Office return film ensuing discussion led discovery film could shipped Library Rate reason 1 its edu cational film 2 belongs non-profit organization cost savings quite large want remind about table top display have available clubs next mall show makes nice backdrop focal point show Drop line Ill ship via UPS Im still open invitations attend club meeting Write well see what can arrange THERMALS contest field illustrated con test record 1978 FAI Free Flight finals Marc placed fifth very challenging conditions finals perform ance inspiring 1979 semi-finals over Labor Day weekend Marc qualified 1980 finals circumstances again proved very challenging Marc felt well weekend doctor learned Marc leukemia battle en sued Marc doctor apparently won Shortly after being told about proxy flying models Misery Meet Team Challenge however weakened body succumbed pneumonia Bruce Kimball having memorial trophy made presented perpetually West ern FAI Challenge will renamed Marcs memory Remembrances may sent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen ter Seattle sincere condolences Naga sawa family Bruce Kimball Gwen Ditsworth probably March closest friends single word comes mind expresses opinion Marc family models word name first Fl de sign Sa-Ha-Lee means High Above Chinook Indian language Thanks due Bat Sheet Co editors Helmick Collins much preceeding report February 1980 issue publication contains Marcs de signs called Syiph-An cannot wonder small person Marc huge talent would have gone world remained us October 1980 85 Lineup ot Jemco AT-5 pylon planes Sky Corral Field Pueblo CO Race flown under Quarter Midget rules JUN IO FLIGHT / ED WH ITT EN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Profiles Are Control Liners profile models useful beginner Free Flight designs Control Line flying must really Profile Heaven Dozens good profile CL designs available just beginners Dozens good kits also available Lets take look some Carl Goldberg Models CG line has four look good P-40 Flying Tiger 18 span all-balsa prefab 049 en gines Lil Wizard 21 span 049s comes shaped balsa wing die-cut fuselage Swordsman 18 has smaller 18 span die-cut balsa uses 020 049 motors Lil Jumpin Bean 21 stunt model 049s Top Flite Models good kits little larger sport Contest flying Baby Flite Streak has 24 span 049 099 engines Junior Flite Streak 31 090 250s Streak Trainer 33 150 190s Please note Top Fuse models mostly call bigger Y2A engines Junior Flits Midwest Products profile real young beginners model Midwests Snorky Trainer has tough 36 span foam wing uses 150 190 engines Super Snorky Trainer Midwest also has four neat 21 span World War II fighters engines Warhawk Messerschmidt 109 Mustang Air Cobra feature Quick Mount shown simple toughened plastic engine landing gear bracket uses two screws attachment alignment Quik-Mount Warhawk Another Midwest kit like Super Mouse advanced Class II Mouse Racer 17 span using beam-mounted 049 kit features die-cut parts fully illustrated step-by-step plans Sterling Models Seven super simple begin ner models group about 21 span 049 engine can used including plastic models include Thunderjet Eindecker Su per Cub Mustang Spitfire scale jobs plus Beginners Ringmaster Beginners Ringmaster Biplane Some pickinsl Sig Manufacturing whole bunch good kits Shoestring 28 span Buster 24 both use 010 150 en gines Skyray Deweybird bit smaller 23 22 spans using 049s certainly ought able find kits well-known manufac turers hobby shops shelves sure note models run small large slow fast very simple moderately advanced Choose according ability Which Control Line models young ginners favorites Write tell about Are pages selec tion like Tell too Also let know cant find listed prefer listed hobby shop Keep flippin prop See next month 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents Air Show Crash Claims Glen Sigatoose 62 loved life enjoyed thoroughly giving himself way Glen Sigafoose best proof philosophy casting bread upon waters will return investment thousand-fold always ploughed back surplus labors saw name Sig become world famous company multiply its growth over over just few months earlier recog nized Toledo induction AMAs Model Aviation Hall Famea popular choice accepted accolade typical quiet shy manner deceptive contrast dynamic achievements told basics Glens story just short ago Hall Fame report July 1980 issue Model Aviation magazine report too brief Glen jus ticeit could skim surface Like legend stories about Glen Sigafoose will heard years come contri butions efforts effect people model aviation world will linger memories cannot fade easily old timers AMA Headquarters will remember lean days dump deficit campaigns AMA annual budgets often red Frank Ehling knew could count Glen help funds sup plies encouragement some others industry critical rather help ful name Sig always found listed among Academy Nats sponsors adver tisers supporters Furthermore no success AMAs Delta Dart program youngsters Glen made AMA Cub kits hundreds thousands no profit likely loss company AMAs teams world championships particular beneficiaries Sig generosity supported teams categories team shirts have sported name Sig other because asked recog nition because team members proud acknowledge source support fitting therefore among family Sig employees several former world championships team members work Sig means joining Sig family Glen Hazel people worked names employee payroll First names used Mostly however problem solver got tremendous satisfaction making something work nobody else successful production machines liked demonstrate automatically counted straight pins pack aging brilliantly simple ingenious Hes left mark through huge sprawling Sig plant everyone else quit day Glen could often found far corner buildings tink ering some idea process machine trying something better cheaper simpler ever monument free enter prise Sig Manufacturing Company great virtues such perseverance hard work ever present Sig tory Glen believed lived golden rule unto others would have unto As result will carry Sig name determined will live tradition Glen Sigafoose es tablished Hazel Maxey Claude Hank Paul Mike others Sig family have accepted challenge keep things go ing Glen away rest model aviation world has extended best wishes encouragement also movement underway promote Glen Sigafoose morial Fund scholarships young mod elers Details being developed will announced shortly donations have already made Anyone desiring contribute may send directly Sig Manu facturing Company Inc Montezuma IA 50171 care AMA HQ transfer Sig fund Final Version AMA Frequency Plan Approved Go FCC plan support request 50 fre quencies Radio Control IRO model aircraft 23 model cars boats approved Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics AMA during special meetings Washington DC July 1 2 information being submitted Federal Communications Commission FCC based data gathered during past few months help RC industry inputs research frequencies 72 75 MegaHertz range sandwiched between existing frequencies using narrow band width tech nology accommodate channels less space FCC approval however probably least year half away allowing typi cal governmental rules change procedures According committee new RC frequencies would phased over 10-year period after time use currently ex isting frequencies would discontinued committees plan envisions availability 50 channel 72 MHz model aircraft RC equipment immediately upon FCC approval although 19 channels seven current 12 new would initially used Equipment 72 Model Aviation 5dIUUU III IUIIU often last names like sons daughters Glen loved fly left us doing what enjoyed also loved ground tinkering machines gadg ets Sig plant super machinist technician engineer tool maker designer etc existing RC frequencies would no longer manufactured after three years could sold after five years would useable 10 years FCC approval date After 10-year transition period Only new 50-channel equipment would allow able model aircraft use same time factors would apply new 23-channel 75 MHz non-aircraft RC operations regard phasing Out ofnewandoldfrequencies noted AMA committee new frequencies would ex pected used simultaneously place However due interference problems necessary have select assure interference-free operations given time particular location also noted necessary safety effectively separate model aircraft boat car operations currently use simi lar RC equipment can cause crashes occur AMA effort latest step con tinuing project following petition submitted AMA FCC 1978 obtain relief RC interference problems have aggravated recent expansion CB activities increasing encroachment industrial commercial users existing frequencies rapid growth RC activ itity general Frequency Committee meetings sponsored AMA held organizations national headquarters detail heres what expect suming FCC approval AMA plan 1 During 10-year transition period total 19 frequencies would available model aircraft use including seven now approved such use plus 12 new fre quencies would become available soon equipment offered sale expected immediate upon FCC ap proval because such equipment narrow band form already being marketed several manufacturers foreign markets Note equipment would also compati ble 50 channel requirements would effect after 10-year transition period 2 Four instead three existing frequencies would shared model aircraft boat car users during 10-year transi tion period 7216 7232 7296 7564 present time 7564 designated air craft others already shared Adding 7564 shared group necessary eventual frequency alignment will effect after 10-year transition period meantime 7564 would con tinue available aircraft use although some increased risk interference non-aircraft activity 3 Similar above 21 new frequen cies non-aircraft model use would also available immediately after FCC approval addition four current frequencies noted 1 above Thus 25 frequencies would available car boat operations during 10-year transition period 4 At end 10-year transition period existing 72-75 MHz fre quencies would used However 31 new frequencies would freely available model aircraft use same time car boat use four current frequencies would dropped two new non-aircraft frequencies would added providing up new total 23 frequencies 5 During 10-year transition period aircraft use 50 new fre quencies can used situations current frequencies used Thus special meets such Nats designated frequencies allowed club fields clubs may choose exclude ex isting frequencies no club still operated current equipment will pos sible take advantage larger number available frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period should noted use 50 new frequencies would legal immediately upon FCC ap proval would safe operate old new equipment same location cases depending upon particular combination old new frequencies AMA plans publish list compatible frequencies upon FCC approval new RC plan 6 Similar 5 above use new frequencies boats cars sooner end 10-year transition period will possible under specific situations gener ally old frequencies used 7 Since operation new frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period safety matter possible such operation may incorporated AMA Safety Code insurance coverage may dependent upon proper safe mixing old new frequencies par ticular time place other words frequency control exercised prevent un safe mixing insurance coverage would apply exact text AMAs submission FCC final development magazine went press full text will published earliest issue after receipt FCC New AMA NC Frequency Identification Control System Introduction after years reasonably suc cessful operation current system should AMA propose new quite different frequency identification control system Basically answer cur rent system based wholly patterns colored streamers designate bands indi vidual frequencies within bands about become outmoded Modelers USA have reasonable expectation acquiring additional channels RC use near future existing color-based sys tem will simply expand fulfill new requirements reason Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics same time has formulating AMAs technical submissions FCC rela tive proposed new frequencies has also discussing ways new fre quencies can identified controlled flying sites throughout country responsibility way FCC ex pects user organizations like AMA assume proposal follows Frequency Committees recommendation AMA Executive Council AMA fre quency identification control system will meet needs 1 980s 1990s highlights 1 system troduces concept unique channel num bers RC channel old new will have its own individual number channel number will prominently identi fied transmitter flag changeable crystals other frequency selection methods become technically economically feasible number will also used designate crystal frequency selected frequency equipment operating given time concept numbered channels new has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate vari ous TV marine CB frequencies 2 system provides relief problem color blindness part some RC fliers color fading part current streamers 3 system provides immediate visibility 49 MHz band its five authorized frequenciesa band al ready use some flying sites popularity likely grow 4 system expandablenot expected new frequencies 7275 MHz range others may become available future Frequency Committee has no hesitation recommending new Fre quency Identification Control System AMA Executive Council adoption AMA membership large use being published proposed draft form since sure will ideas membership will want have considered final version invite comments individual members clubs RC manu facturing community AMA intent introduce new system during 1981 flying competi tion season Therefore comments received during September 1980 will considered prior publication final version plan November December year will effective January 1 1981 AMA events AMA RC Frequency Identification Control System 10 Objective institute new frequen cy identification control system will encompass existing channel allocations including 49 MHz provide contin uing control current seven channels 7275 MHz band until super seded new frequencies establish sys tem will permit extension channel numbers new RC frequencies may made available FCC fu ture system recommended AMA members clubs soon can im plemented will mandatory AMA sponsored events calendar year 1981 thereafter 20 Background exIsting system frequency identification control depends strictly combinations color coded flags distinguish various channels pres ent system clearly cannot provide neces sary control expected some 80 new RC channels allocated FCC Continued page 75 October 1980 73 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION wisdom relocating AMA Head quarters out Washington DC has generally accepted ques tion answered cost remaining District Columbia escalating rate feel yond reasonable economic level Headquarters staff personnel working District IV Vice-President Chuck Foreman preparing several al ternate proposals relocation column being written Eight ten options available getting Headquarters less costly suburban area problem now get Coun cil determination what alternative advantageous AMAs future AMA GROWTH short noteas mid-July AMA membership still running about 10% ahead 1979 membership 72243 now have 1333 sanctioned AMA clubs continuing member ship growth insures stability organization FUN FLIES AND RALLIES NY being favored beau tiful weather attracted model builders far west Toledo OH far east Grandby MA far south Tennessee North num ber Canadian entries no competition meet rules involved flying order safety sixty entries two-day meet nearly quarter scale flying session see seen modelers enjoyed others com pany discussed observed other modelers aircraft very enjoyable time As travel around country read newsletters receive large quantities find flying ses sions such occurring United States havent taken part recommend 1981 NATIONALS As writing have informal proposals two possible locations Lakehurst NJ wherein under stood may have sufficient space made available hold Nationals Previous investigation New Jersey area utilizing Lakehurst has too restrictive hold entire meet second proposal San Antonio TX utilizing Brook Air Force Facility field primary base Radio Control Control Line nearby auxiliary field Randolph Air Force Base Free Flight Helicopter Soaring events Prior receipt issue sites will discussed Executive Council sum mer meeting hope able report definite plans next issue FLYING FIELD SAFETY Though clubs have safety rules procedures flying fields dic tating can fly can fly can fly Im finding ever increasing number clubs insti tuting very formal flight training pro gram part safety criteria more persons taking up hobby limited flying space available resultant congestion hazard itself models avail able anyone can go hobby shop buy build models fly some assistance train ing experienced model builders Fun flies noncompetitive model meets appear ever increasing numbers probably natural ten dency since majority mem bership noncompetitive fliers fly personal enjoyment what surprising size scope events spite ever increasing costs transportation modelers traveling great distances fly other modelers pure enjoyment June attended fun fly spon sored Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS spite bad weather eventually caused cancellation meet attendance modelers several states July opportunity tend Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Scale Rally Olean 74 Model Aviation SMALL SCALEPeanut Scale models Indoor Championships West Baden IN probability will crash model first attempt very dis couraging new modeler fact likely crash model creates hazard other per sons property As full scale air craft pilot required take training have certain level com petency before allowed fly aircraft himself clubs requir ing level competency before utiliza tion club facilities begin ning flier clubs provide instruc tors will assist new fliers obtaining level competency instructors examiners also sure other members club beginners have skill necessary safely fly club facility An off shoot program developing recognizing different levels competen cy quote CORKS News letter Instead just horsing around sky practice maneuvers climb steps higher level skills assign identification skill level such red blue gold level gold level two gold level three Programs such serve enhance safety program other sport occupation greater skill individual less hazard CONTROL LINE PUBLICATION Control Line interests AMA Ive just received first issue Control Line Speed Racing Ga zette informative publication giving national worldwide news what taking place areas competition well technical topics interested areas competition write Its da GAZ 306 Yardley Commons Yardley PA 19067 reminder terested rocketsshortly after scheduled receive issue Model viation World Champion ships Space Models rockets tak ing place 7 12 September Lakehurst Naval Air Facility New Jersey CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPS event Poland July 1218 showed overwhelming US victory Aerobatics first Les McDon ald second Bob Hunt third Bill Werwage tenth Wynn Paul US team first Perkins/Albritton tied sec ond Team Race British team although details now clear protest made probably will resolved ClAM concerning allegations organizer did follow rules re-flight Jack son/Nelson eleventh McCol lum/Kusik fiftieth team Denmark first individual basis provisionally US team overall fifth British team winner Phil Granderson third Combat George Cleveland ninth Paul Curtis fortieth USSR won individually team US team fourth top place Speed seventh Charles Lieber Luke Roy respec tively tenth twelfth France both individual team win ner US team third GREAT LOSS Glen Sigafoose died unfortunate aircraft accident July 20 New F req ID cont page 73 new control system will use sequen tial channel numbering scheme primary basis frequency identification fore control Channel numbers will unique repeated throughout system Colors will used distinguish band group frequencies another An individuals color blindness indistin guishable flag colors will render sys tem useless AMA has drawn heavily European modelers experience drafting new control system basic channel numbering system has employed quite successfully years 30 Description General colored flag actually platesee Para 42 ap propriate channel number will posted RC transmitters antenna channel numbering has started arbitrarily existing 27 MHz frequencies existing RC channels 27 49 53 MHz Amateur Radio Service six meter band will use first 19 channel numbers Because channels have generally known actual frequencies years flags channels will show both channel number frequency present 7275 MHz RC channels total seven will have interim channel designation since expected fre quencies will eventually phased out over ten-year period time simplicity channels will use three digit number based last three digits specific fre quency example 72080 will desig nated channel 080 72160 will simply referred channel 160 three digit designation will clearly set channels apart proposed new 7275 MHz fre quency allocations will carry according current expectations two digit channel numbers 20 through 69 aircraft use 70 through 92 non-aircraft use color flag will designate frequency band transmitter operating mainly allow quick recognition band use channel number will always primary identifier AMA plan also specifies plug-in transmitter receiver tuning mod ules used will also required follow band color code provide both consistency safety systemie discrepancy transmitter white module plugged flying black flag will likely noticed quickly other model ers owner FCC permits plug-in crystals new frequencies crystal holders will also required color coded channel numbered accordance new system absence FCC reaction AMA proposal too early publish spe cific instructions frequency/channel number match-up expect come available 7275 MHz area can however make following general points regarding extension channel num bering color code system fre quencies 1 hope acquire 50 new channels 72 MHz sub-band aircraft use would channels 2069 flag would white channel num bers black Only channel number would appear flagit would necessary frequency also included Plug-in tuning modules would also white marked AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Continued page 77 October 1980 75 LARGE SCALEPart STARS World War Quarter Scale Squadron Olean NY WORLD SPACE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 friend Dick Patton flies over US some important company reports rumor AMA Secretary/Treasurer folks inter ested job AMA Headquarters Washington DC true believe elected Council member should use position feather nest AMAs money Two VPs have accepted position recently Washington Both good men criticize either such action such Did see Earl Witts pledge last months Model vi ation kind permission make same hereby vow have never past now nor ever will future seek accept employ ment AMA Mr Scarborough prominent AMA VP serving District X has asked research report him number Contest Directors earned free AMA membership 1979 also free mag way information highly confidential expect handle accordingly 1791 free memberships awarded last year follows Class Meet Class B Meet Class AA Meet Class AAA Meet Class AAAA Meet 1 per meet 664 1" 51 2 " 574 3"141 5 " 10 Contests 1440 Relatively few also passed out helping Nats being AMA officer etc grand total coming above figure 1791 Did have dig out myself No cleverly fell back Membership Director Kip Smythe never fails get credit readers please keep info secret Did read Bill Winters farewell last issue Bill greatly respected friend will always told several us back February planned resign Speaking two high officials mentioned am blame doing Earl ly came along ride doing job Secretary/Treasurer monitoring money intend con tinue doing Bill very fine person think spoon fed soap opera stuff generally has little no place splendid magazine want blame someoneblame fault seriously interested AMA goings-on come fine AMA Headquarters Washington open public get invitation president attend Coun cil meeting theres sufficient space meeting room know anxious members possible see AMA action will discover no good guys no bad guys nobody out get anybody us simply has different role play Speaking AMA Headquarters see beautiful young lady pic tured above Mrs Norma Curlings charge chartered AMA clubs keeps everybody straight up department belong char tered club arent doing right better look out Long ago model airplanes Free Flight dominated hobby no longer Today Radio Control models majority Pic tured above Americas top RC fliers resting between demonstrations Mr Jesse Freeman Bessemer AL although has achieved great fame flier will speak friend Trans lated means Jesse aint got bighead yet people friendly neighborhood family group assembled day fun flying radio controlled ship Little daughter Rebecca Shufflebarger middle hoping some day will grow up pretty mama left Betty Stacy protecting Re becca evil know organization devoted exclusively quarter scale larger RC aircraft called International Miniature Air craft Association IMAA print beautiful bound newsletter complete pictures works Send ten bucks Bill Clark 3840 Milton Way North Highlands CA 95660 will send fat newsletter showing build conceal wife ten-foot quarter scale model airplane See next month. 76 Model Aviation vvnrn ao uo auring neuonai rgaIIIy urn wavur gui imu . picnic course Especially RC club has meeting near Fourth July promi nent group includes club President Mr Dale Welch Miss Cora Puzon ex-President Tom Long club Secretary Miles Jackson Dr Gary Turner others temperature 101 degrees sun 99 shade proving wisdom good shelter Thus did Birming ham RC Club hold its monthly conclave New Freq ID cant page 75 also hope simultaneously acquire 23 new channels 75 MHz sub-band non-air craft use would channels 7092 The flag color would black white channel numbers Plug-in modules would black marked NON-AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 3 above arrangement provides total separation aircraft non-air craft frequencies same time cluding adequate number useful chan nels both groups Since expect bulk RC modelers will new frequencies middle 1980s have reserved black-on-white whiteon-black color combinationswhich color experts tell us have highest contrast recog nition factorfor two new frequency groups 4 During interim ten-year period older 7275 MHz frequencies still use will necessary certain new channels remain unused since otherwise would source mutual interference equipment present 7275 MHz channels AMA plans publish information interim period new channels compatible older equipment also likely AMA insurance coverage will limited same compatible frequencies during terim period 40 Frequency Flags 41 Size size frequency flags used system will same Figure 1 provides typical dimensions 42 Flag Material frequency flag should constructed non-flexible plywood plastic material has suffi cient rigidity perform its function key point flag should stand-off self-support off transmitters antenna mast channel number can easily read other modelers 43 Flag Mounting flag should mounted near bottom transmitters antenna spring clip will hold vertical visibility will allow removed complete antenna collapse flag should also easily removable since fliers will have change flags change numbers flag time changes channels 44 Color Assignments band fre quencies groups channels shall have single distinguishing color color assign ments follows BandDesignationFlag Color 27MHzBrown B49MHzBlue C53 MHz six metersGreen DExisting 72-75 MI-lzOrange New Bands E F 72 MHz aircraftWhite 75 MHz non-aircraftBlack 50 Band Colors/Channel Numbers/Fre quencies 51 Existing Continuing RC Channels will covered channels through 19 frequency flag will required will have appropriate band color channel number specific frequency smaller sized numbers reference RC equipment owner/flier 511 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix 52 Interim RC Channels interim channels actually present 7275 MHz frequencies total 7 channels channels will use three digit designation based last three digits actual frequency frequency flag band will contain three digits 521 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix B 53 New RC Channels frequency flag expected new 72 MHz 75 MHz channels will contain channel num ber bold print R-F modules plug-in crystals will further identified described paragraph 30 531 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments published future follow ing FCC response AMA proposal 60 Source Flags As indicated Para 10 proposed system should imple mented soon possible since provides better system control present colored flags new flags can easily made individual modelers however AMA believes number RC manufac turers suppliers will move promptly provide new style flags once market develops Starting 1981 will manda tory use new style flags AMA sanctioned competitions 70 Further Discussion 71 Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency control system club sites contests Pins should also color coded band channel numbered As past transmitter should turned frequency pin attached antenna 72 Overlap Existing 7275 MHz Channels AMA recognizes during phase-out period existing 72 75 MHz RC channels will interfere cer tain new channels problem will highly publicized once new frequencies authorized use practice true control can exercised local indi vidual flying sites expected cer tain compatible new channels will given AMA sanction use insurance coverage during interim period 73 Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices scanning receiver might prove great help 74 Wind Direction Streamers new rigid frequency flags will help display ing wind direction benefit flier wind direction streamer may fastened top transmitter antenna Its color up individual flier since streamer will no longer element frequency identification control plan However consistency recommended streamer match basic band flag color 75 Telemetry Devices flier using telemetry device such thermal sensor must display two frequency control flags flag designate RC channel use other designate frequency being used telemetry down-link RC control channel flag should placed above telemetry channel flag trans mitters antenna FIGURE 1 Typical Frequency Flag Spring clips easy re moval Flag must hang vertically transmit ter normal flying position 6 C C C C Channel number large & read able possible Must appear both sides flag Frequency small print pilots own reference Only used Channels 779 XMTR Case Flag made plywood plastic Num bers may stick-on painted variety APPENDIX Existing Continuing RC Channels Band Brown 27 MHz B Blue 49 MHz C Green 53 MHz ARS Six Meter Band Channel No 2 3 4 S 6 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 26995 2 7045 27095II 27145L~J 27195Brown Flag 27255White No 749830 849845 949860 1049875 1149890 1253100 1353200 1453300 1553400 1653500 17*53600 18*53700 19*53800 Note An amateur license frequencies 7 49830 Blue Flag medium light Black No 12 531 Green Flag White No required use *Although general use channels part AMA recommended six meter pattern RC protected maximum extent possible consistent amateur authorizations ARRL six meter repeater band plan APPENDIX B Interim RC Channels Band D Orange Existing 7275 MHz Channels Channel No 080 160 240 320 400 960 640 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 72080 72160 72240 72320 ____________ 72400 72960 75 640 o8o Orange Flag Black No Note expected frequencies channels will remain use ten-year period following FCC authorization new 72-75 MHz channels time no reason avoid acquiring equipment uses frequencies October 1980 77 Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel a cnO 26995 V Indoor RC Catching California primed pump viaB II North rops annual meets connection trade shows now activity includes east coastHampton VAwhere Indoor RC has getting much attention Last March Tidewater Model Soaring Society under Contest Director HA Stokely held threeevent meet Hampton Coliseum nine contestants Winner Light er Air Louis Bruhn Woody Blanchard won Powered Aircraft flight 50 minutes nine seconds Dave Robelen won Glider event hand-launched highest Seats flight two minutes five seconds Interesting sidelight due frozen floor ice rink downdraftsl contrast Free Flight indoor activity buildings girder structures no great problem RC makes sites available National Car Discount 20% National Car Rental has advised effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 20% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary re-issue National Car Rental iden tification cards stickers members re flect increase Members need identify themselves presently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 20% discount appli cable Member pays gas used CD Operations Closed Down Last June US Attorneys Office Baltimore announced completed local crackdown illegal activities citi zens band radio stations result ex tensive investigation operation illegal radjo stations Most illegal operations involved op erating modified CB radios unauthorized frequencies powers excess authorized FCC has allocated 40 specific channels use CB band CBers operate out-of-band cause interference other authorized radio stations tele vision reception Teams US marshals exe cuted five simultaneous warrants Balti area Approximately $5000 worth equipment seized District Offices Baltimore Hy attsville MD initiated crackdown continuing effort FCC help utilize radio spectrum limited national re source efficiently effectively also keep CB problems minimum Federal law provides penalties up $500 per day per offense violations FCC rules regulations year im prisonment and/or $10000 fine unlicensed operation CB other radio transmitting equipment Ceeeecricui Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Isiand C Vermoet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Anomie Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker Paul Or. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler S Bolduc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Busy summer bet visited picnic field Fremont Flyers Danville NH some good eating saw some good flying kites thanks Ed Garvey came along represent AKA Ameri can Kite Flyers Association am told John Smith South Shore Club great Scale meet complete 78 Model Aviation Blimp Lou Bruhn excellent control flying back forth through hand held balsa hoop good hovering controla bility Simple twin motor control system used Hewitt Phillips semi-scale Aeronca C-3 covered condenser paper light weight shelltype fuselage sides shown provide scale appearance Used Micro-Mo electric motor geared prop Flew over eight minutes Bob Champines electric powered model flew over half hour featured folding prop improve glide during portions flight motor switched off radio conserve batteries avoid hitting over head girders Woody Blanchards twin-motored semi-scale Catalina rugged enough outdoor flight hard time taking off ice floor flew nicely once high enough clear cold boundary layer above ice rink floor Woody Blanchards powered aircraft winner similar outdoor RC sailplane design much lighter Typical flight pattern climb about 50 feet motor glide about 20 feet motor off back power climb glide etc Typicai naoor I-su scene wun Hewitt rnmuups famous 30s Free Flight indoor ac tivity ultra light three ounces total craft used knuckle-joint prop bent back impact damage CD Stoke ly watches Larry Fair simple large Iigrn-weight electric RC Demonstrated good control flight characteristics although short dura tion three half minutes due less optimum battery motor prop combina tion Good improvement potential Dave Platt 53 entries hundreds spectators Nice going gang As promised last month list abandoned flying fields might wish look possible model flying site Location/Owner East Hampton CT/Gardner Nursery Brookline ME/Freethy Intl Concord MA Brunswick ME/Mr Douglas Brunswick ME Cambridge ME/Geo Viglas Ham Hill Cambridge ME Farmingdale ME/Al Tate Blame Rd Fort Kent ME/Town Rumford ME/Harry Perry P0 Box 118 Thomaston ME/Arthur Ha rju Ia Levant ME/BR Rowell Adams MA/RN Olimet Alger St Concord MA/AC Bemis Westford Rd Eastham MA/BC Collins Box 1032 Norwell MA/JC Field Temple AZ Tyngsboro MA/R Derby Jr RFD L Yarmouth MA/JR Branch 30 Skyline Dr Franconia NH/R Coffin P0 Box Coventry RI/EJ Potter Slocum RI/H Winfield Tucker P0 Box 2 Size 2500 x 150 700 x 170 1665 x 200 1650 x 100 1800x 75 5000 x 300 2000 x 100 1800 x 75 1600x 150 1000 x 50 450 x 70 1200 x 100 900 x 100 1500x 150 50 x 50 21 00 x 100 2855 x 150 1800x 40 turf turf turf water turf some others just Helicopter pads probably large enough RC flying herein apologize John Worth Vince Mankowski Larry Bolich getting bent out shape concerning new hobby shop display membership drive ranted about duties obligations PR DC stopping realize voted have associate vice-presidents help placement distribution piece humble apologies gentlemen Now same tact good friend District II implore members explore local hobby shop proprietor see willing place display card model aviation brochures pocket AMA member ship applications other pocket along nice decal put door find him willing just send name address will see gets tremendous tool since Charlie Grant membership Let us use half hobby shops New England utilize promotional tool us could have 100000 members year end Remind him AMA membership means sales him too associate vice-presidents should lead way ask mem bers undertake task help us gain membership such endeavor could circumvent dues increase years come Let hear will imme diately have display sent dealer will send patch choice listed generally available Supply Service brochure New Jeesey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT Type John C Grigg turf District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive turf tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aseociare vice-Pyeudenes Pete Bianohini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NV 10705 John Byrne 36-29 21 3th St. Bayside NY 11361 Fmnk Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Ad No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 once things go just right Saturday July 12 very heart warming privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence members turf Aeroguidance Society Endwell NY weekend 25th Annual RC turf Pattern Contest attended 55 entrants hundreds spectators AGS take over turf small local airport Greene NY event draw entries over northeastern turf US well entries Canada heart iest congratulations members AGS turf on Award Excellence very fine 25th anniversary meet First place winners dirt the contest follows Novice Pattern 22 entriesKen Bonnema Fairborn OH turf Advance Pattern 13 entries--Ed Winslow Hell- Batavia NY Expert four entriesSteve Lelito Pembroke MA Masters 21 entries pad Tony Bonetti Emerson NJ Sport Scale turf five entriesCharles Lucente Duryea PA July 13 visited Scale Fly-in Olean turf NY sponsored STARS outstanding turnout over 60 scale aircraft as- mostly 1/3 1/4 scale size Some phalt flights birds showed excellent quali ties both aircraft pilots Again international event entries Can ada well over Northeast Modeling alive well time visit club president Popsicle Privateer does best insult other upstand ing modeler area just show him hold no hard feelings about vicious ig norant low level verbiage want him know have destroyed punch-board used win doctorate Now can never another like him next items come industri ous New Jersey AVP Frank Dresch Cen tral Jersey RC Club sponsored Old-Timer contest June 8 Piscataway flying field Frank snapped first two pics some entrants picture above shows Mike Guarnieri Somerset Signal Senders following Don Hartman same club Unfortu nately Frank didnt identify models am too stupid Privateer please note know next two photos show budding new modelers Central Jersey RC Club held Delta Dart contest town chil dren local library supplying ma terials instruction prizes part promotion sport photos John OGrady program directed Walt Fisher CJRCC Soapbox Time have concerned along other council members about impact inflation gasoline shortages modeling events across coun try Unemployment still rise though rate inflation slowing yet no end sight weekend attend another meet find no evidence factors affecting sport Contestant level reasonably high seemingly better last year am encouraged waiting other shoe fall Meanwhile elected officers Academy entire Headquarters operation must ut keep costs line prevent crease dues next few years join president going rec ord having no interest job Head quarters now time future goal support members Dis trict II properly represent opinions wishes Finallyby time reading AVP Hank Likes will have made presen tation council 1981 Nats held Lakehurst NJ Luck bunch support modelers Lakehurst area Nats will District II before World Space Modeling Championships 1980 scheduled Lakehurst September 9 through 11 Unoffi cial events practice scheduled Monday competition events held Tuesday through Thursday Hank Likes de serves credit helping set up arrange ments Quite guy October 1980 79 Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Fresideessa Joe Eibnn 36980 Valley Forge Jr. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 604 21st St Vinnna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ass. Scottdaln PA 15683 read 1980 Nats Wil mington-Dayton-Cincinnati will history early indications mean anything will have among successful Nats ever hope attended enjoyed self last MA picture story about guys put thing together owe great deal thanks vast amount work did hope Nats chance look over new AMA motor home has created much controversy lately has very plush dashboard two front seats back empty No beds no dinnette no toilets nothing Nats its probably going filled boxes Nats gear paperwork maybe cooler full liquid refreshments room motor home actually nothing oversized van rather vacation vehicle fact alone makes morning visit Earl Witt Jim McNeill described Bill Winter August MA ridiculous made sound have questions put last month since article came out about what H- - going AMA feel compelled explain what going onat least see Since elec tion Earl Witt presidency AMA has ever-increasing amount friction between him John Worth Executive Director has led somewhat partisan Executive Council further has left Council position playing referee large portion its time also evident situation has led few witch-hunts like $950 bottle given someone England put up AMA folks few days FAI function saving us probably $500$1 000 have effective executive director must give executive director authori ty what thinks right save us few bucks further ready accept fact once going goof may cost usa buck two No manager going right time worst possible situation manager given responsibility Job authority questioned John Worth has Executive Director since 1963 took seemingly impos sible jobto turn relatively small association broke thriving organization dont think anyone would say John did himself including him nonetheless accomplished Executive Director during time has worked six different presidents changes Executive Council Earl Witt elected President problems started became apparent very shortly after Earls election John Earl compatible John previous presidents unfortunate think Earl has some good ideas well intentioned incom patibility John spillover rest Headquarters staff has left us somewhat impasse situation confronts Council present creating aura confusion part AMA leadership Please bear us am convinced problem will worked out can continue advance cause sincere regret must inform being written received word Glen Sigafoose fatally injured crash aerobatic airplane during airshow Centerville IA Sunday July 20 Sig will remembered quiet unassuming man Yes can attitude helped modelers presence among us will sincerely missed modelers heart felt sympathies given Hazel Maxey loved ones close column somberly Delaware 0 Disnsicg ot Celumbia land S Neneb Camlisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Assoceata Vice4remdents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Eob Chanspinn 205 Tipson Rd Nnwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlotresnille VA 22901 V Eill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Prnsson 7012 Eluira Court Foils Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocknuille NC 27026 time column hits street Nats will over right now everybody AMA HQ going full bore get ready will Nats approximately two weeks hope see out has very busy month club meetings contests also working Headquarters relocation committee have fallen behind little correspond ence Ill catch up answers letters probably after Nats response magazine running about seven favor Model Aviaflon District IV far am very glad Dis trict IV knows good thing see Speaking Model viation someone sent copy Model Aviation printed Nats 1936 guess what magazine part membership package long ago Vince Mankowski new Assistant Ex ecutive Director have putting lot time Headquarters relocation will present proposals Nats Council meeting have quite few propos als Washington DC area look very good hope have info after Nats Council meeting District IV meeting will held October 18-19 year North Carolina Radio Control League North Carolina will host event Bill Helms Charlie Spear will handling arrangements Keep mind meeting open AMA members Dis trict IV District IV officers requested attend will announce time place next column will also special mailing District IV members clubs RCNC lives up past record should best district meeting have well organized full good ideas Lets make biggest too--plan attend Whats Happening District IV Dc Maxecutors Summer 80 Fun Fly September 6 1980 Comsat Field 9 am til dark Flying Aces Club Scale WW Combat WW II Combat others Contact Allen Schanzle 840-9883 Sunday Flyers Radio Control Received new newsletter monthits Sunday Flyer Sunday Flyers RC Club Baltimore MD Nice newsletter fellows Keep coming way club trying find good flying siteat present using CBRC Clubs facilities Prince Georges RC Club AA Pylon races August 31 September 28 Races start 930 am AMA FCC license required low entrance feefuel supplied contest ants information contact Dick Palace 301-249-5729 Winston-Salem RC Club WinstonSalem flying field recently officially dedicated Thrift Field memory Jim Thrift Scale Fun Fly Quantico VA Second Annual US Marine Corps Scale Fun Fly will held USMC Air Museum Quantico Marine Base August 23-24 1980 will static display plenty time fly ad lib bomb drop fast-slow fly carrier landing will USMC tro phy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines No entry fee Contact Ed Byerley CD 200 Commander Cove Staf ford VA 22554 info District Columbia RC Club DCRC Soaring meet October 4-5 historic Manassas Battlefield Park info contact Barry Drew CD 3C1-87i-534 Advance registra tion recommended Bob Champine Indoor Received nice letter Bob Champine about West Baden want share Gloria have returned best Indoor World Championships US has ever hosted Everyone did outstanding job AMA contest officials people Northwood Institute just plain fun weather real good though rained second day Thirty thirty-six 80 Model Aviation LR Bill Hall President Winston-Salem RC Connie Steve Thrift Honor able Dr Ramey Kemp State Representative Davie County very pleased Eve lyn Thrift minute flights accomplished day isnt too shabby 100-ft site 12 teams turned good flights can see results chart month folks am off AMA HQ work Headquarters relocation committee Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolioa 0 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Aasociaoe Vice-Pegdeesns John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Juckoon 109 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arstur Johnson 932 Bauvan Dr Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDoueil 9521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Mcalzzi SR 00966 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sherum PG Boo 4s06 Birmingham AL 35206 Ton Thacker 2390C Lamrencevile Hwy Decatur GA 30033 didnt go District V Fun Fly year owe yourself go next year The.facilities alone Georgia Veter ans Park worth trip suspect Pop Curtis designed park includes Con trol Line circles paved runways Radio Control enough open area small field Free Flight contest Air Show Teams dont seem get recognition deserve model press make up local papers across district watched Bama Flyers Air Show Team put performance recent ly Decatur Decatur MAC sponsored miniature air show Boys Ranch managed get picture Would believe Florida 2-Me ter Championships drew 30 entries--five last years Nats Must good Florida weather overall winner 15year old Ed Wright Jr flew Prophet designed Joe Ruth Ed isnt just lucky junior-he has won five first place trophies past year sport flier good static display some fun flying sign successful weekend Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Societys recent weekend display attracted five new members club year old has grown six members almost 20 time----more member month LARKS District V located somewhere Florida couldnt read name thetown Reelfoot Aero Modelers Union City TN pleased crowd air show Easter Seals handing Easter Seal Center director dummy transmitter letting put amazing first time flying act Ed Parham actually flew plane fly public thats way Id like ithave expert work Stop Music insisted Charleston Navy Band Summerville SC Air Show band scheduled play end field Richard Jackson Fred Peters Ken Gulliford gave Control Line demon stration other end band mem bers stopped playing flying started because wanted watch flying Af ter flying alternated music musicians could watch area too small RC ho out came CL planes pays versatile AVP Ed Moorman trying get District V CL newsletter going terested please write info As evidenced column activity CL Dis trict V-its just hard find Lets pull gether newsletter Illinois ana 0 Ketruclty umI VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresideng 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aasoaane Vice-Pesidonrs Chuck Detano4631 N Mincnner Indianapolis IN 4922B Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenfield Rd. Guincy IL 92301 Frank Hugnes 401 S Birch Plarosburs MO 94477 Glenn Lee 910 Mandrake Batavia IL 90510 Helen Olsen 920 Old Bonhoosme University City MD 63132 Jim Sears PG Box 309 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Undermood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MG 93128 What No pictures got ityou must got ityou didnt send Im out printable pictures Please send some cant think ever take camera along meets Some surely better Jerry Smith Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN does Ive requested some copies excellent shots airborne camera printed newsletter Maybe next month Thanks Griffith Barnstormers again forwarding Contact clubs report new modelers learning fly Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord Span reports several big October 1980 81 Ed Wright Jr receives first place plaque CD Leon Kincaid George Cox Memphis TN nice look ing CL model Winners District V Fun Fly LR Clu Sumner Best Junior Mac Hodges Grand Champ David Phillips Alabama Champ Donald Chalker Rolling Joe Johnson South Carolina Champ Standing George Hughes David Grantham Wendell Sumner Henry Mausoif Tennessee Champ Dan Stevens Tom Breedlove Keith Douglas Didnt get names know Wendy left Dusty right Reelfoot Club President Lowell Lynn holds Ed Parhams plane Don Stimpson pulls out antenna Ron Savnik enjoying Kadet wheel chair Quincy Illinois Flying Falcons have new flying field good facilities available Dont miss Chicago Expo October 25-26 show may soon RC Show Shows good indications show may move prestigious Arlington Park just north OHare International Air port happens facilities will far beyond anything now available coun try case dont miss year DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton IL Bring model displayplane boat car Things August 30-31 Malta IL Aero-Challenge Muscular Dystrophy RC CL events August 31 Frankton IN Madison City RC Holiday Fun Fly September 1 Kansas City RC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Jacoma Park September 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-America Championships September 7 Lexington KY MAC Fall FF RC Festival September 13-14 Indianapolis IN Dis trict VI Club Team Championships RC Fun Fly September 14 KCRC Biplane Jumbo Scale September 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th An nual Old Timers Meet Bong Field WI September 14 St Charles IL Fox Valley Aero Club Airshow local charity September 14 Chicago IL Midwest Navy Carrier Association Championships September 20-21 St Louis Eagles Miss Valley Soaring Association combined Fall Meet Buder Park September 21 Indianapolis West Side Modelers New Hope Foundation Air Show September 21 Palos Park IL 9th Annual Turkey Fun Fly September 21 Kansas City Northern Knights Fall Fun Fly Smithyille Lake September 27-28 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Egyptian RC contest Pattern Sport Scale September 28 Chicago Aeronuts 37th Annual Midwestern States FF Championships Bong Field WI October 5 St Louis Eagles 7th contest Holten Park October 5 Libertyville IL Nike Site Chi cago Pylon Club Fall Races October 25-26 Wheaton IL Chicago Ex po Trade Show Static Contest RC air craft boats cars Soapbox young boy East Texas country side has accident confined bed home several weeks school teacher sends some magazines Pictures airplanes model airplanes create strong interest young modeler slowly learns fly CL FF ever seeing outside magazine Ive never stopped Magazines very important can stimulate interests thinking Model Aviation provides opportunity well informed model aviation news progress plus ability maintain insight AMAs business politics Upto-date information available concerning views thoughts ideas plans elected officials thank Mr Wheeley ex tend appreciation magazine staff printing often critical views both AMA MA completely unedited format vast majority modelers mostly interested fun modeling want strong national organization elect representatives serve interests association they membership have vested interest member interests can served elected officials regard association business Wishful daydreaming past colorful rhetoric jokes pleasant philosophies satisfy entire business spectrum Business varies beautiful ugly Pro grams projects ideas personnel must continually initiated evaluated terminated continued conditions war rant things can maintained good level business leaders must have intestinal fortitude face some unpleasant situations act accordingly day TV news talk shows inter views newspapers etc can find persons and/or groups explaining view points some project attempt gain public support Free press valuable asset free people Iowa igan eosta onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Anoociate VcePreode,to James Clark 4444 Woodnew Or. NE Cedar Aapds IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsatt Dr Madison WI 53711 Roe Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 odd things about writing column publication lead time volved July 15 1980 am busy packing move Washington DC yet loyal readers form District VII will see words until October issue Model Aviation mailed August can also guess October will wishing could have saved some heat July brought Midwest almost too hot stay out sun fly know lot guys did association leaders need free com munication vehicle membership must able inform busi ness see whether pretty ugly MA now such vehicle movements restrict columns party line promise bot tom line will continue costs main tain through column journal free expression AMA management membership Flash teams ihe AMA District VI RC Club Team Fun Fly District VI Cham pionships Indianapolis September 13-14 will Illinois Peoria RC Club Suburban Aero Club Chicago Indiana Plainfield Screaming Eagles Monroe County RC Club Kentucky Lexington Model Airplane Club X-Cell Team Missouri participating later EnjoyFLY FRIENDLY SKIES Keith Brown Pontiac Miniature Air craft Club just completed June 1st Fun Fly Adam CD Charlie club president making sure Keith devours foul tasting cracker soda cracker race event June 8th same club hosted Sport Scale contest photo below shows Skip Mast holding two trophiesBest Show First Place Military Scale Congratulations Skip Dave McDonald provided pictures I nice note Bud Carrow Plymouth Ml Flying Pilgrims accom panied full page local newspaper Community Crier-- giving text five photos describing model aviation club listed phone number Bud can contacted great hobby idea other areas small weekly papers could pursue Some nice photos July issue Des Moines Modellaires newsletter covering June 1980 Sig Contestat Montezuma IA much hobby owes Sigs probably measurable deserve great thanks [Publishers note article written prior luly 20th air craft accident took life Glen Sigafoose] following photo shows Larry Andrew artist sculptor showing bronze wire trophy Hazel Glen Later day crowd treated full scale Pitts Special air show Hazel Glen 82 Model Aviation three smiling men photo above Adam Rogers Charlie Hatmaker Grassfield MN RC Club comes news out looking new flying sites precautionary measure present site includes houserented familyand some fliers have known overfly place Let add words Tom Liegierski Vic Leerhoff Flying sites hard get obey club rules hang have St Paul MN club does good job newsletter last issue contained tabulated contest results hints finishing details build fast charger Thanks Bob LaBrash copy Congratualtions John Winstanley Grand Valley MI RC Club named Member Month unselfish club work including limited assist ance fliers donation glider club use training new fliers final photo month Pylon Racers WILLI circuit operates Wisconsin Illinois Winners Fond du Lac WI meet left right Paul Yee Sheboygan 5th Lyle Forsgren Oshkosh 4th Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 3rd Al Scidmore AVP Madison 2nd WinnahJim Gilgenbach Fond du Lac Thanks Al photo Well guys gals last column vice president District VII though being printed after have commenced new job AMA promise will best can organization would like thank Jim Clark Bob Lundberg Bill Rohring Terry Taylor Al Scidmore John Lorbiecke Jr Ron Searsall AVPsfor help support would also like thank other district officersPhil Klint worth Jim Sinton Claude McCullough Pete Waters John Evert Len Roe Debi Imhoff long hours work behalf AMA fine organization has grown will continue grow due unselfish efforts great number people sincere ly hope involved especially offi cers will keep eyes main goals direct efforts reaching Arkoosas 0 Louisiana S New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aaoocoto Vico-Prsodenns Buzz Auerill 9117 La Burraneo NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulpbur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PteasantonTX 78064 Larry Sortor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville 01 74003 away school two weeks last month returned home work office stacked up Thus no column However meantime lots things going change have some pic tures various events district Before forget two weeks Baton Rouge very enjoyable school kept us pretty busy able get out fly some Baton Rouge club members couple times really have fine site has used years thanks especially want thank sent switch harness met field unfortunately neglected write down name soon lost terrible memory sent package return addressno name sure appreciate remembering Ground Pounders Club Jonesboro AR provided pictures above group participated show consisting RC flying full scale aerobatics balloon racemancarrying balloons pictures beautiful color hope show up magazine picture below Alexandria LA plane foreground Sig Smith Mini-plane Power K&B 40 controls Kraft builder Bruce Witherell fellows fly World War II vintage airfield nearby Pollock LA acres acres asphalt Out Houston TX area come fol lowing two pictures first Doc Martins Scale P-Siweighs over 30 pounds re portedly flies well Power identified twice size Scat Cat 500 built Bill Britcliff subject second picture below Quadra powered plane recently won fly what bring pylon race doing eliminated part competition vir tue mid-air collision kept flying Both fliers Gulf Coast RIC Club Seems like month another club Houston area Norman Oklahoma comes word first annual Hot Dog Contest sponsored Central Oklahoma R/C Society photo below P-Si scratch built Gene Pitman Other winners Pat Jones Edmond flying Aeromaster first Robert Billingham Oklahoma City Pulsar third course other contests aregoingon Baton Rouge great turnoutover fifty pattern have some picturesmaybe next month Lafayette LA got rained out first time ever Look reschedule date September have tried avoid making contest calendar two upcoming events have pointed out unusual Both Houston area First Quarter Scale 80 Airshow featuring Best Old Timer WWI WWII Biplane Quarter Scales Additional attractions include parachute demonstrations full scale homebuilts aerobatic displays Unfortunately scheduled August 9th lOththisone will probably history read other event scheduled September 27th 28th being billed Q-S00 National Py lon Race Check contest calendar de tails October 1980 83 Changing subject drastically still have lots maneuvering among elected officials AMA Read articles make up own mind pointlook closely continues faithfully along course over years opposed have changed drastically closing Executive Council will meet Ohio weekend before Nationals Among important business nominating committee course District VIII VP up year have some real ly good candidates Good luck tolorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis Mellamis Dislrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blud. Casper WY 82601 Ed Con 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Aicketro 516S Cloadas Sioun Falls SD 57103 mail starts coming great guys gals out District IX just super dont know some other District VPs feel about pro con mail obviously comes way thrive fact will need simply sur vive writing monthly column Actually reading other VP columns know important input must whole Executive Councilso keep cards letters comm folks Pictures too black white glossies good contrast sharp images mentioned pro con mail above Let tell am point hope will see close same way dont let know also Two sides issue existmaybe two sides some issues fact people fail recognize negative comment make should some willingness open-mindedness listen another viewpoint necessarily agree withj have little tolerance Ive received some pret ty onesided opinions form news letters notes month mostly centering around hot issues course refresh ing constructive would writers would try point out some positive things also taking place t see anything positive happening take strong step toward making something posi tive happen Involvement active involvement order improvement Try shoot things down distance offer some viable alternative people representing front lines speak Thats am point VP spot hope will support position feed some two-sided stuff con sidered time time would like take newsletter items cross desk share just written some recently received Turbulent Tissue newsletter Model Association Central Kansas Inc AMA club No 895 pen Jim Mow rey Rte 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 What Dont Know Can Hurt June issue hobby industry magazine Model Retailer carried editorial publishers page first consid ered reprinting face value appeared worthwhile reading everyone After studying contents its purpose appar ent whitewash past President character assassination present Presi dentand no value whatsoever writer admits has never met Earl Witt implies Earl has no qualifica tions hold office AMA President writer has met Earl has problem fact overqualified position Asking questions directing criticism goes territory other hand editorial also im plies Johnny Clemens made no wrong deci sions agree premise again what expect make decision can wrong Now before start chalking off whitewash Mr Witt lets take look last paragraph page 71 July issue Model viation under heading Presidents Outlook implies maga zine survey sent out biased give im pression magazine goes optional will cost fact other options keep price same Check photocopy survey attached newsletter / Note survey referred reprinted youre study vote count included 14 days near end survey period Take time figure percentages return votes re member 3000 mailed out Now would someone please explain Executive Council voted make magazine optional may believe organization still founded will maJority survey very conclusive Executive Council does reverse decision will lust time have stuck general mem bership Executive Council has self-seeking group people have saddled history AMA Apparently have impression gen eral membership bunch sheep led slaughter Besides narrow outlook couple have flimflammed way paying posi tions Headquarters staff before terms office elected positions com pleted indicates feel no duty toward elected con cerned what can milk out organization type person will nei ther Headquarters general membership good way things going brace selves havent seen anything yetI told so~ Orbiting Eagles Newsletter AMA club No 406 Mike Doran Editor Dana Hoim Publisher 786 Madison Ave Apt 1 Council Bluffs IA 51501 Vince Mankowski Moves DC Vince Mankowski has moved Washing ton DC become Assistant Executive Direc tor AMA Orbiting Eagles Omaha will greatly miss man such credit modeling area Although Vince has vast number ac complishments will always think Vince man got involved modeling Back just started out ol Charlie Mur phy Vince guy helped us out gave us motors planes rides club meetings took us out flying got proficient let pick brains information sometimes till late hours night drove together contests shows meetings im portantly getting lazy Vince kicking butt volun teering things making sure got planes built newsletter out hated Sometimes really got mad got case doing some thing Im glad did really am dont think Id writing now flying models wasnt Vince can never thank him enough until now never have Among other accomplishments Vince leader among Bellevue Sodbusters Orbiting Eagles Omaha prime mover successful effort get 1979 Nats Lincoln getting club flying site put Seymore Smith Park AMA District IX vice-president now Assistant Executive Direc tor Academy Model Aeronautics am sure Vince will total modeling community what has done District IX area Because am glad Vince has moved Washington Mike Doran Joan Alyca Pueblo CO came following pictures contest report AT-6 Texans Take Air Pueblo Sky Corral RC field Pueblo CO site big doins 4th July Quarter Midget pylon racing common parts race little out ordinary Seems though rules re quired Jemco AT-6s Whats stock out-of-the-box 40s could used no Schneurles etc standard 10-6 props specified 84 Model Aviation Pylon race winners Pueblo CO display AT-6 race trophies LR Jerry Bible fifth place Dale Alyea fourth place Larry Osborn third place Sam Pisciotta second place Bill Pachak first place Pisciotta high time 23356 iop winner independence Lay Al-li race Bill Pachak rightl aided abetted caller Harold Shaver leftl Six planes met specs included being finished Four completed race Racing complicated high air tem peratures AT-6s proved stable good turns Low time 23356 posted Sam Pisciotta Winners Bill Pachak first Sam Pis ciotta second Larry Osboin third Dale Alyea fourth jerry Bible fifth Sam Pisci otta CD agreed unusual fun event holiday Warmbut fun District IX have need fill two three spots associate vice presidents district allowed up seven Heres chance volunteer assist se lection tan will represent AMA old two-way street gang Basically looks like need person Nebraska Colorado North Dakota point about some input As column being written prior Nats about four weeks will receiving copy after Nats would expect have seen some great participation District IX members both contest ant management standpoint have chance meet visit Keep mail coming Arizona tornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redunds Beach CA 90278 Associate Vioe-Presidenns Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisolm 1100 Went Share Presno CA 93711 Lonne Kroeber 2401 Zufro Cr. Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 8ob Reynolds Rr B So, St Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Sooreden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City LIT 84117 months report will brief much delight typist good wife Judy club visited since last report East Bay Radio Controllers dy namic club located Oakland Bay area flew up met airport Art Gagnier club president Art took clubs field way town field has paved runway large paved pit area club has clever method storing stuff field Ive ever seen obtained old Mosler safe about 5 high set cement site strong steel box welded over combi nation lock couldnt sledgehammered otf has cut theft club items zero Other clubs might want consider idea Later evening club took dinner gathering 12 cluded some wives members During meal enjoyable talk Roy Weber Roy has belonged AMA sinLe first organized Hes quite scale buff judged last FAI World Scale Championships Woodvale England After dinner went club meeting room really packed think thcm see great scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed still raving about finally left spend night Glenn Carters house Glenn wife Doris really bent over backward see enjoyed myself admit succeeded Glenn District X AVPs next morning after leisurely break fast once again went clubs flying site having fun fly great turnout members Ernie Ruppert flying Senior Falcon handed transmitter course throttled plane back first request flew around four five minutes very sloppy manner hand him transmitter couple Alaska o anu on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asozuziane Vine-Prosidenno Al Culver 1607S non him Pocarello ID 8320 Simon Oreese Rt tBoo 48 Broadvew MT 59015 Cd McCollough 53 SC 81 Portiand OR 97215 Orlando Civ Redo 26608 Goner Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 Nh Main St. Redmond WA 96052 times writing column magazine less pleasant Since Model viatiun re kindled mid-70s have report passing far too friends occasions February 5 1980 brilliant young A/2 Towline Glider flier left name Marc Nagasawa Marc 21 years old stood tall capability among model build ers have known over years first recollection Marc Boe ing Management Association Model Scholar ship Contest early 1970s flying rockets excellent work man possessed quiet tenacity ri valed elders Guided Jim Walters assisted Bruce Kimball Marc advanced fast pace soon designing own A/2 gliders own towhook M N Hook workmanship became perfect difficult person beat times hurry might still have Falcon What unusual about flying Falcon was first time 24 years Id transmitter hands never accomplished RCer 1956 Id steered Smog Hog 6-channel reed set around sky little know think proportional stay noon flight catch leave fun too soon Yet another club member name Bill Hausske stepped offered take airport took him up offer nice chat drive over Id have say enjoyable outing recently received copy Mar velous Miniatures back Northern Cali fornia possession Ma Emhart few weeks showed around showed five different groups total 145 people film well re ceived saw went Post Office return film ensuing discussion led discovery film could shipped Library Rate reason 1 its edu cational film 2 belongs non-profit organization cost savings quite large want remind about table top display have available clubs next mall show makes nice backdrop focal point show Drop line Ill ship via UPS Im still open invitations attend club meeting Write well see what can arrange THERMALS contest field illustrated con test record 1978 FAI Free Flight finals Marc placed fifth very challenging conditions finals perform ance inspiring 1979 semi-finals over Labor Day weekend Marc qualified 1980 finals circumstances again proved very challenging Marc felt well weekend doctor learned Marc leukemia battle en sued Marc doctor apparently won Shortly after being told about proxy flying models Misery Meet Team Challenge however weakened body succumbed pneumonia Bruce Kimball having memorial trophy made presented perpetually West ern FAI Challenge will renamed Marcs memory Remembrances may sent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen ter Seattle sincere condolences Naga sawa family Bruce Kimball Gwen Ditsworth probably March closest friends single word comes mind expresses opinion Marc family models word name first Fl de sign Sa-Ha-Lee means High Above Chinook Indian language Thanks due Bat Sheet Co editors Helmick Collins much preceeding report February 1980 issue publication contains Marcs de signs called Syiph-An cannot wonder small person Marc huge talent would have gone world remained us October 1980 85 Lineup ot Jemco AT-5 pylon planes Sky Corral Field Pueblo CO Race flown under Quarter Midget rules JUN IO FLIGHT / ED WH ITT EN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Profiles Are Control Liners profile models useful beginner Free Flight designs Control Line flying must really Profile Heaven Dozens good profile CL designs available just beginners Dozens good kits also available Lets take look some Carl Goldberg Models CG line has four look good P-40 Flying Tiger 18 span all-balsa prefab 049 en gines Lil Wizard 21 span 049s comes shaped balsa wing die-cut fuselage Swordsman 18 has smaller 18 span die-cut balsa uses 020 049 motors Lil Jumpin Bean 21 stunt model 049s Top Flite Models good kits little larger sport Contest flying Baby Flite Streak has 24 span 049 099 engines Junior Flite Streak 31 090 250s Streak Trainer 33 150 190s Please note Top Fuse models mostly call bigger Y2A engines Junior Flits Midwest Products profile real young beginners model Midwests Snorky Trainer has tough 36 span foam wing uses 150 190 engines Super Snorky Trainer Midwest also has four neat 21 span World War II fighters engines Warhawk Messerschmidt 109 Mustang Air Cobra feature Quick Mount shown simple toughened plastic engine landing gear bracket uses two screws attachment alignment Quik-Mount Warhawk Another Midwest kit like Super Mouse advanced Class II Mouse Racer 17 span using beam-mounted 049 kit features die-cut parts fully illustrated step-by-step plans Sterling Models Seven super simple begin ner models group about 21 span 049 engine can used including plastic models include Thunderjet Eindecker Su per Cub Mustang Spitfire scale jobs plus Beginners Ringmaster Beginners Ringmaster Biplane Some pickinsl Sig Manufacturing whole bunch good kits Shoestring 28 span Buster 24 both use 010 150 en gines Skyray Deweybird bit smaller 23 22 spans using 049s certainly ought able find kits well-known manufac turers hobby shops shelves sure note models run small large slow fast very simple moderately advanced Choose according ability Which Control Line models young ginners favorites Write tell about Are pages selec tion like Tell too Also let know cant find listed prefer listed hobby shop Keep flippin prop See next month 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents Air Show Crash Claims Glen Sigatoose 62 loved life enjoyed thoroughly giving himself way Glen Sigafoose best proof philosophy casting bread upon waters will return investment thousand-fold always ploughed back surplus labors saw name Sig become world famous company multiply its growth over over just few months earlier recog nized Toledo induction AMAs Model Aviation Hall Famea popular choice accepted accolade typical quiet shy manner deceptive contrast dynamic achievements told basics Glens story just short ago Hall Fame report July 1980 issue Model Aviation magazine report too brief Glen jus ticeit could skim surface Like legend stories about Glen Sigafoose will heard years come contri butions efforts effect people model aviation world will linger memories cannot fade easily old timers AMA Headquarters will remember lean days dump deficit campaigns AMA annual budgets often red Frank Ehling knew could count Glen help funds sup plies encouragement some others industry critical rather help ful name Sig always found listed among Academy Nats sponsors adver tisers supporters Furthermore no success AMAs Delta Dart program youngsters Glen made AMA Cub kits hundreds thousands no profit likely loss company AMAs teams world championships particular beneficiaries Sig generosity supported teams categories team shirts have sported name Sig other because asked recog nition because team members proud acknowledge source support fitting therefore among family Sig employees several former world championships team members work Sig means joining Sig family Glen Hazel people worked names employee payroll First names used Mostly however problem solver got tremendous satisfaction making something work nobody else successful production machines liked demonstrate automatically counted straight pins pack aging brilliantly simple ingenious Hes left mark through huge sprawling Sig plant everyone else quit day Glen could often found far corner buildings tink ering some idea process machine trying something better cheaper simpler ever monument free enter prise Sig Manufacturing Company great virtues such perseverance hard work ever present Sig tory Glen believed lived golden rule unto others would have unto As result will carry Sig name determined will live tradition Glen Sigafoose es tablished Hazel Maxey Claude Hank Paul Mike others Sig family have accepted challenge keep things go ing Glen away rest model aviation world has extended best wishes encouragement also movement underway promote Glen Sigafoose morial Fund scholarships young mod elers Details being developed will announced shortly donations have already made Anyone desiring contribute may send directly Sig Manu facturing Company Inc Montezuma IA 50171 care AMA HQ transfer Sig fund Final Version AMA Frequency Plan Approved Go FCC plan support request 50 fre quencies Radio Control IRO model aircraft 23 model cars boats approved Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics AMA during special meetings Washington DC July 1 2 information being submitted Federal Communications Commission FCC based data gathered during past few months help RC industry inputs research frequencies 72 75 MegaHertz range sandwiched between existing frequencies using narrow band width tech nology accommodate channels less space FCC approval however probably least year half away allowing typi cal governmental rules change procedures According committee new RC frequencies would phased over 10-year period after time use currently ex isting frequencies would discontinued committees plan envisions availability 50 channel 72 MHz model aircraft RC equipment immediately upon FCC approval although 19 channels seven current 12 new would initially used Equipment 72 Model Aviation 5dIUUU III IUIIU often last names like sons daughters Glen loved fly left us doing what enjoyed also loved ground tinkering machines gadg ets Sig plant super machinist technician engineer tool maker designer etc existing RC frequencies would no longer manufactured after three years could sold after five years would useable 10 years FCC approval date After 10-year transition period Only new 50-channel equipment would allow able model aircraft use same time factors would apply new 23-channel 75 MHz non-aircraft RC operations regard phasing Out ofnewandoldfrequencies noted AMA committee new frequencies would ex pected used simultaneously place However due interference problems necessary have select assure interference-free operations given time particular location also noted necessary safety effectively separate model aircraft boat car operations currently use simi lar RC equipment can cause crashes occur AMA effort latest step con tinuing project following petition submitted AMA FCC 1978 obtain relief RC interference problems have aggravated recent expansion CB activities increasing encroachment industrial commercial users existing frequencies rapid growth RC activ itity general Frequency Committee meetings sponsored AMA held organizations national headquarters detail heres what expect suming FCC approval AMA plan 1 During 10-year transition period total 19 frequencies would available model aircraft use including seven now approved such use plus 12 new fre quencies would become available soon equipment offered sale expected immediate upon FCC ap proval because such equipment narrow band form already being marketed several manufacturers foreign markets Note equipment would also compati ble 50 channel requirements would effect after 10-year transition period 2 Four instead three existing frequencies would shared model aircraft boat car users during 10-year transi tion period 7216 7232 7296 7564 present time 7564 designated air craft others already shared Adding 7564 shared group necessary eventual frequency alignment will effect after 10-year transition period meantime 7564 would con tinue available aircraft use although some increased risk interference non-aircraft activity 3 Similar above 21 new frequen cies non-aircraft model use would also available immediately after FCC approval addition four current frequencies noted 1 above Thus 25 frequencies would available car boat operations during 10-year transition period 4 At end 10-year transition period existing 72-75 MHz fre quencies would used However 31 new frequencies would freely available model aircraft use same time car boat use four current frequencies would dropped two new non-aircraft frequencies would added providing up new total 23 frequencies 5 During 10-year transition period aircraft use 50 new fre quencies can used situations current frequencies used Thus special meets such Nats designated frequencies allowed club fields clubs may choose exclude ex isting frequencies no club still operated current equipment will pos sible take advantage larger number available frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period should noted use 50 new frequencies would legal immediately upon FCC ap proval would safe operate old new equipment same location cases depending upon particular combination old new frequencies AMA plans publish list compatible frequencies upon FCC approval new RC plan 6 Similar 5 above use new frequencies boats cars sooner end 10-year transition period will possible under specific situations gener ally old frequencies used 7 Since operation new frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period safety matter possible such operation may incorporated AMA Safety Code insurance coverage may dependent upon proper safe mixing old new frequencies par ticular time place other words frequency control exercised prevent un safe mixing insurance coverage would apply exact text AMAs submission FCC final development magazine went press full text will published earliest issue after receipt FCC New AMA NC Frequency Identification Control System Introduction after years reasonably suc cessful operation current system should AMA propose new quite different frequency identification control system Basically answer cur rent system based wholly patterns colored streamers designate bands indi vidual frequencies within bands about become outmoded Modelers USA have reasonable expectation acquiring additional channels RC use near future existing color-based sys tem will simply expand fulfill new requirements reason Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics same time has formulating AMAs technical submissions FCC rela tive proposed new frequencies has also discussing ways new fre quencies can identified controlled flying sites throughout country responsibility way FCC ex pects user organizations like AMA assume proposal follows Frequency Committees recommendation AMA Executive Council AMA fre quency identification control system will meet needs 1 980s 1990s highlights 1 system troduces concept unique channel num bers RC channel old new will have its own individual number channel number will prominently identi fied transmitter flag changeable crystals other frequency selection methods become technically economically feasible number will also used designate crystal frequency selected frequency equipment operating given time concept numbered channels new has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate vari ous TV marine CB frequencies 2 system provides relief problem color blindness part some RC fliers color fading part current streamers 3 system provides immediate visibility 49 MHz band its five authorized frequenciesa band al ready use some flying sites popularity likely grow 4 system expandablenot expected new frequencies 7275 MHz range others may become available future Frequency Committee has no hesitation recommending new Fre quency Identification Control System AMA Executive Council adoption AMA membership large use being published proposed draft form since sure will ideas membership will want have considered final version invite comments individual members clubs RC manu facturing community AMA intent introduce new system during 1981 flying competi tion season Therefore comments received during September 1980 will considered prior publication final version plan November December year will effective January 1 1981 AMA events AMA RC Frequency Identification Control System 10 Objective institute new frequen cy identification control system will encompass existing channel allocations including 49 MHz provide contin uing control current seven channels 7275 MHz band until super seded new frequencies establish sys tem will permit extension channel numbers new RC frequencies may made available FCC fu ture system recommended AMA members clubs soon can im plemented will mandatory AMA sponsored events calendar year 1981 thereafter 20 Background exIsting system frequency identification control depends strictly combinations color coded flags distinguish various channels pres ent system clearly cannot provide neces sary control expected some 80 new RC channels allocated FCC Continued page 75 October 1980 73 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION wisdom relocating AMA Head quarters out Washington DC has generally accepted ques tion answered cost remaining District Columbia escalating rate feel yond reasonable economic level Headquarters staff personnel working District IV Vice-President Chuck Foreman preparing several al ternate proposals relocation column being written Eight ten options available getting Headquarters less costly suburban area problem now get Coun cil determination what alternative advantageous AMAs future AMA GROWTH short noteas mid-July AMA membership still running about 10% ahead 1979 membership 72243 now have 1333 sanctioned AMA clubs continuing member ship growth insures stability organization FUN FLIES AND RALLIES NY being favored beau tiful weather attracted model builders far west Toledo OH far east Grandby MA far south Tennessee North num ber Canadian entries no competition meet rules involved flying order safety sixty entries two-day meet nearly quarter scale flying session see seen modelers enjoyed others com pany discussed observed other modelers aircraft very enjoyable time As travel around country read newsletters receive large quantities find flying ses sions such occurring United States havent taken part recommend 1981 NATIONALS As writing have informal proposals two possible locations Lakehurst NJ wherein under stood may have sufficient space made available hold Nationals Previous investigation New Jersey area utilizing Lakehurst has too restrictive hold entire meet second proposal San Antonio TX utilizing Brook Air Force Facility field primary base Radio Control Control Line nearby auxiliary field Randolph Air Force Base Free Flight Helicopter Soaring events Prior receipt issue sites will discussed Executive Council sum mer meeting hope able report definite plans next issue FLYING FIELD SAFETY Though clubs have safety rules procedures flying fields dic tating can fly can fly can fly Im finding ever increasing number clubs insti tuting very formal flight training pro gram part safety criteria more persons taking up hobby limited flying space available resultant congestion hazard itself models avail able anyone can go hobby shop buy build models fly some assistance train ing experienced model builders Fun flies noncompetitive model meets appear ever increasing numbers probably natural ten dency since majority mem bership noncompetitive fliers fly personal enjoyment what surprising size scope events spite ever increasing costs transportation modelers traveling great distances fly other modelers pure enjoyment June attended fun fly spon sored Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS spite bad weather eventually caused cancellation meet attendance modelers several states July opportunity tend Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Scale Rally Olean 74 Model Aviation SMALL SCALEPeanut Scale models Indoor Championships West Baden IN probability will crash model first attempt very dis couraging new modeler fact likely crash model creates hazard other per sons property As full scale air craft pilot required take training have certain level com petency before allowed fly aircraft himself clubs requir ing level competency before utiliza tion club facilities begin ning flier clubs provide instruc tors will assist new fliers obtaining level competency instructors examiners also sure other members club beginners have skill necessary safely fly club facility An off shoot program developing recognizing different levels competen cy quote CORKS News letter Instead just horsing around sky practice maneuvers climb steps higher level skills assign identification skill level such red blue gold level gold level two gold level three Programs such serve enhance safety program other sport occupation greater skill individual less hazard CONTROL LINE PUBLICATION Control Line interests AMA Ive just received first issue Control Line Speed Racing Ga zette informative publication giving national worldwide news what taking place areas competition well technical topics interested areas competition write Its da GAZ 306 Yardley Commons Yardley PA 19067 reminder terested rocketsshortly after scheduled receive issue Model viation World Champion ships Space Models rockets tak ing place 7 12 September Lakehurst Naval Air Facility New Jersey CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPS event Poland July 1218 showed overwhelming US victory Aerobatics first Les McDon ald second Bob Hunt third Bill Werwage tenth Wynn Paul US team first Perkins/Albritton tied sec ond Team Race British team although details now clear protest made probably will resolved ClAM concerning allegations organizer did follow rules re-flight Jack son/Nelson eleventh McCol lum/Kusik fiftieth team Denmark first individual basis provisionally US team overall fifth British team winner Phil Granderson third Combat George Cleveland ninth Paul Curtis fortieth USSR won individually team US team fourth top place Speed seventh Charles Lieber Luke Roy respec tively tenth twelfth France both individual team win ner US team third GREAT LOSS Glen Sigafoose died unfortunate aircraft accident July 20 New F req ID cont page 73 new control system will use sequen tial channel numbering scheme primary basis frequency identification fore control Channel numbers will unique repeated throughout system Colors will used distinguish band group frequencies another An individuals color blindness indistin guishable flag colors will render sys tem useless AMA has drawn heavily European modelers experience drafting new control system basic channel numbering system has employed quite successfully years 30 Description General colored flag actually platesee Para 42 ap propriate channel number will posted RC transmitters antenna channel numbering has started arbitrarily existing 27 MHz frequencies existing RC channels 27 49 53 MHz Amateur Radio Service six meter band will use first 19 channel numbers Because channels have generally known actual frequencies years flags channels will show both channel number frequency present 7275 MHz RC channels total seven will have interim channel designation since expected fre quencies will eventually phased out over ten-year period time simplicity channels will use three digit number based last three digits specific fre quency example 72080 will desig nated channel 080 72160 will simply referred channel 160 three digit designation will clearly set channels apart proposed new 7275 MHz fre quency allocations will carry according current expectations two digit channel numbers 20 through 69 aircraft use 70 through 92 non-aircraft use color flag will designate frequency band transmitter operating mainly allow quick recognition band use channel number will always primary identifier AMA plan also specifies plug-in transmitter receiver tuning mod ules used will also required follow band color code provide both consistency safety systemie discrepancy transmitter white module plugged flying black flag will likely noticed quickly other model ers owner FCC permits plug-in crystals new frequencies crystal holders will also required color coded channel numbered accordance new system absence FCC reaction AMA proposal too early publish spe cific instructions frequency/channel number match-up expect come available 7275 MHz area can however make following general points regarding extension channel num bering color code system fre quencies 1 hope acquire 50 new channels 72 MHz sub-band aircraft use would channels 2069 flag would white channel num bers black Only channel number would appear flagit would necessary frequency also included Plug-in tuning modules would also white marked AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Continued page 77 October 1980 75 LARGE SCALEPart STARS World War Quarter Scale Squadron Olean NY WORLD SPACE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 friend Dick Patton flies over US some important company reports rumor AMA Secretary/Treasurer folks inter ested job AMA Headquarters Washington DC true believe elected Council member should use position feather nest AMAs money Two VPs have accepted position recently Washington Both good men criticize either such action such Did see Earl Witts pledge last months Model vi ation kind permission make same hereby vow have never past now nor ever will future seek accept employ ment AMA Mr Scarborough prominent AMA VP serving District X has asked research report him number Contest Directors earned free AMA membership 1979 also free mag way information highly confidential expect handle accordingly 1791 free memberships awarded last year follows Class Meet Class B Meet Class AA Meet Class AAA Meet Class AAAA Meet 1 per meet 664 1" 51 2 " 574 3"141 5 " 10 Contests 1440 Relatively few also passed out helping Nats being AMA officer etc grand total coming above figure 1791 Did have dig out myself No cleverly fell back Membership Director Kip Smythe never fails get credit readers please keep info secret Did read Bill Winters farewell last issue Bill greatly respected friend will always told several us back February planned resign Speaking two high officials mentioned am blame doing Earl ly came along ride doing job Secretary/Treasurer monitoring money intend con tinue doing Bill very fine person think spoon fed soap opera stuff generally has little no place splendid magazine want blame someoneblame fault seriously interested AMA goings-on come fine AMA Headquarters Washington open public get invitation president attend Coun cil meeting theres sufficient space meeting room know anxious members possible see AMA action will discover no good guys no bad guys nobody out get anybody us simply has different role play Speaking AMA Headquarters see beautiful young lady pic tured above Mrs Norma Curlings charge chartered AMA clubs keeps everybody straight up department belong char tered club arent doing right better look out Long ago model airplanes Free Flight dominated hobby no longer Today Radio Control models majority Pic tured above Americas top RC fliers resting between demonstrations Mr Jesse Freeman Bessemer AL although has achieved great fame flier will speak friend Trans lated means Jesse aint got bighead yet people friendly neighborhood family group assembled day fun flying radio controlled ship Little daughter Rebecca Shufflebarger middle hoping some day will grow up pretty mama left Betty Stacy protecting Re becca evil know organization devoted exclusively quarter scale larger RC aircraft called International Miniature Air craft Association IMAA print beautiful bound newsletter complete pictures works Send ten bucks Bill Clark 3840 Milton Way North Highlands CA 95660 will send fat newsletter showing build conceal wife ten-foot quarter scale model airplane See next month. 76 Model Aviation vvnrn ao uo auring neuonai rgaIIIy urn wavur gui imu . picnic course Especially RC club has meeting near Fourth July promi nent group includes club President Mr Dale Welch Miss Cora Puzon ex-President Tom Long club Secretary Miles Jackson Dr Gary Turner others temperature 101 degrees sun 99 shade proving wisdom good shelter Thus did Birming ham RC Club hold its monthly conclave New Freq ID cant page 75 also hope simultaneously acquire 23 new channels 75 MHz sub-band non-air craft use would channels 7092 The flag color would black white channel numbers Plug-in modules would black marked NON-AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 3 above arrangement provides total separation aircraft non-air craft frequencies same time cluding adequate number useful chan nels both groups Since expect bulk RC modelers will new frequencies middle 1980s have reserved black-on-white whiteon-black color combinationswhich color experts tell us have highest contrast recog nition factorfor two new frequency groups 4 During interim ten-year period older 7275 MHz frequencies still use will necessary certain new channels remain unused since otherwise would source mutual interference equipment present 7275 MHz channels AMA plans publish information interim period new channels compatible older equipment also likely AMA insurance coverage will limited same compatible frequencies during terim period 40 Frequency Flags 41 Size size frequency flags used system will same Figure 1 provides typical dimensions 42 Flag Material frequency flag should constructed non-flexible plywood plastic material has suffi cient rigidity perform its function key point flag should stand-off self-support off transmitters antenna mast channel number can easily read other modelers 43 Flag Mounting flag should mounted near bottom transmitters antenna spring clip will hold vertical visibility will allow removed complete antenna collapse flag should also easily removable since fliers will have change flags change numbers flag time changes channels 44 Color Assignments band fre quencies groups channels shall have single distinguishing color color assign ments follows BandDesignationFlag Color 27MHzBrown B49MHzBlue C53 MHz six metersGreen DExisting 72-75 MI-lzOrange New Bands E F 72 MHz aircraftWhite 75 MHz non-aircraftBlack 50 Band Colors/Channel Numbers/Fre quencies 51 Existing Continuing RC Channels will covered channels through 19 frequency flag will required will have appropriate band color channel number specific frequency smaller sized numbers reference RC equipment owner/flier 511 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix 52 Interim RC Channels interim channels actually present 7275 MHz frequencies total 7 channels channels will use three digit designation based last three digits actual frequency frequency flag band will contain three digits 521 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix B 53 New RC Channels frequency flag expected new 72 MHz 75 MHz channels will contain channel num ber bold print R-F modules plug-in crystals will further identified described paragraph 30 531 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments published future follow ing FCC response AMA proposal 60 Source Flags As indicated Para 10 proposed system should imple mented soon possible since provides better system control present colored flags new flags can easily made individual modelers however AMA believes number RC manufac turers suppliers will move promptly provide new style flags once market develops Starting 1981 will manda tory use new style flags AMA sanctioned competitions 70 Further Discussion 71 Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency control system club sites contests Pins should also color coded band channel numbered As past transmitter should turned frequency pin attached antenna 72 Overlap Existing 7275 MHz Channels AMA recognizes during phase-out period existing 72 75 MHz RC channels will interfere cer tain new channels problem will highly publicized once new frequencies authorized use practice true control can exercised local indi vidual flying sites expected cer tain compatible new channels will given AMA sanction use insurance coverage during interim period 73 Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices scanning receiver might prove great help 74 Wind Direction Streamers new rigid frequency flags will help display ing wind direction benefit flier wind direction streamer may fastened top transmitter antenna Its color up individual flier since streamer will no longer element frequency identification control plan However consistency recommended streamer match basic band flag color 75 Telemetry Devices flier using telemetry device such thermal sensor must display two frequency control flags flag designate RC channel use other designate frequency being used telemetry down-link RC control channel flag should placed above telemetry channel flag trans mitters antenna FIGURE 1 Typical Frequency Flag Spring clips easy re moval Flag must hang vertically transmit ter normal flying position 6 C C C C Channel number large & read able possible Must appear both sides flag Frequency small print pilots own reference Only used Channels 779 XMTR Case Flag made plywood plastic Num bers may stick-on painted variety APPENDIX Existing Continuing RC Channels Band Brown 27 MHz B Blue 49 MHz C Green 53 MHz ARS Six Meter Band Channel No 2 3 4 S 6 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 26995 2 7045 27095II 27145L~J 27195Brown Flag 27255White No 749830 849845 949860 1049875 1149890 1253100 1353200 1453300 1553400 1653500 17*53600 18*53700 19*53800 Note An amateur license frequencies 7 49830 Blue Flag medium light Black No 12 531 Green Flag White No required use *Although general use channels part AMA recommended six meter pattern RC protected maximum extent possible consistent amateur authorizations ARRL six meter repeater band plan APPENDIX B Interim RC Channels Band D Orange Existing 7275 MHz Channels Channel No 080 160 240 320 400 960 640 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 72080 72160 72240 72320 ____________ 72400 72960 75 640 o8o Orange Flag Black No Note expected frequencies channels will remain use ten-year period following FCC authorization new 72-75 MHz channels time no reason avoid acquiring equipment uses frequencies October 1980 77 Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel a cnO 26995 V Indoor RC Catching California primed pump viaB II North rops annual meets connection trade shows now activity includes east coastHampton VAwhere Indoor RC has getting much attention Last March Tidewater Model Soaring Society under Contest Director HA Stokely held threeevent meet Hampton Coliseum nine contestants Winner Light er Air Louis Bruhn Woody Blanchard won Powered Aircraft flight 50 minutes nine seconds Dave Robelen won Glider event hand-launched highest Seats flight two minutes five seconds Interesting sidelight due frozen floor ice rink downdraftsl contrast Free Flight indoor activity buildings girder structures no great problem RC makes sites available National Car Discount 20% National Car Rental has advised effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 20% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary re-issue National Car Rental iden tification cards stickers members re flect increase Members need identify themselves presently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 20% discount appli cable Member pays gas used CD Operations Closed Down Last June US Attorneys Office Baltimore announced completed local crackdown illegal activities citi zens band radio stations result ex tensive investigation operation illegal radjo stations Most illegal operations involved op erating modified CB radios unauthorized frequencies powers excess authorized FCC has allocated 40 specific channels use CB band CBers operate out-of-band cause interference other authorized radio stations tele vision reception Teams US marshals exe cuted five simultaneous warrants Balti area Approximately $5000 worth equipment seized District Offices Baltimore Hy attsville MD initiated crackdown continuing effort FCC help utilize radio spectrum limited national re source efficiently effectively also keep CB problems minimum Federal law provides penalties up $500 per day per offense violations FCC rules regulations year im prisonment and/or $10000 fine unlicensed operation CB other radio transmitting equipment Ceeeecricui Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Isiand C Vermoet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Anomie Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker Paul Or. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler S Bolduc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Busy summer bet visited picnic field Fremont Flyers Danville NH some good eating saw some good flying kites thanks Ed Garvey came along represent AKA Ameri can Kite Flyers Association am told John Smith South Shore Club great Scale meet complete 78 Model Aviation Blimp Lou Bruhn excellent control flying back forth through hand held balsa hoop good hovering controla bility Simple twin motor control system used Hewitt Phillips semi-scale Aeronca C-3 covered condenser paper light weight shelltype fuselage sides shown provide scale appearance Used Micro-Mo electric motor geared prop Flew over eight minutes Bob Champines electric powered model flew over half hour featured folding prop improve glide during portions flight motor switched off radio conserve batteries avoid hitting over head girders Woody Blanchards twin-motored semi-scale Catalina rugged enough outdoor flight hard time taking off ice floor flew nicely once high enough clear cold boundary layer above ice rink floor Woody Blanchards powered aircraft winner similar outdoor RC sailplane design much lighter Typical flight pattern climb about 50 feet motor glide about 20 feet motor off back power climb glide etc Typicai naoor I-su scene wun Hewitt rnmuups famous 30s Free Flight indoor ac tivity ultra light three ounces total craft used knuckle-joint prop bent back impact damage CD Stoke ly watches Larry Fair simple large Iigrn-weight electric RC Demonstrated good control flight characteristics although short dura tion three half minutes due less optimum battery motor prop combina tion Good improvement potential Dave Platt 53 entries hundreds spectators Nice going gang As promised last month list abandoned flying fields might wish look possible model flying site Location/Owner East Hampton CT/Gardner Nursery Brookline ME/Freethy Intl Concord MA Brunswick ME/Mr Douglas Brunswick ME Cambridge ME/Geo Viglas Ham Hill Cambridge ME Farmingdale ME/Al Tate Blame Rd Fort Kent ME/Town Rumford ME/Harry Perry P0 Box 118 Thomaston ME/Arthur Ha rju Ia Levant ME/BR Rowell Adams MA/RN Olimet Alger St Concord MA/AC Bemis Westford Rd Eastham MA/BC Collins Box 1032 Norwell MA/JC Field Temple AZ Tyngsboro MA/R Derby Jr RFD L Yarmouth MA/JR Branch 30 Skyline Dr Franconia NH/R Coffin P0 Box Coventry RI/EJ Potter Slocum RI/H Winfield Tucker P0 Box 2 Size 2500 x 150 700 x 170 1665 x 200 1650 x 100 1800x 75 5000 x 300 2000 x 100 1800 x 75 1600x 150 1000 x 50 450 x 70 1200 x 100 900 x 100 1500x 150 50 x 50 21 00 x 100 2855 x 150 1800x 40 turf turf turf water turf some others just Helicopter pads probably large enough RC flying herein apologize John Worth Vince Mankowski Larry Bolich getting bent out shape concerning new hobby shop display membership drive ranted about duties obligations PR DC stopping realize voted have associate vice-presidents help placement distribution piece humble apologies gentlemen Now same tact good friend District II implore members explore local hobby shop proprietor see willing place display card model aviation brochures pocket AMA member ship applications other pocket along nice decal put door find him willing just send name address will see gets tremendous tool since Charlie Grant membership Let us use half hobby shops New England utilize promotional tool us could have 100000 members year end Remind him AMA membership means sales him too associate vice-presidents should lead way ask mem bers undertake task help us gain membership such endeavor could circumvent dues increase years come Let hear will imme diately have display sent dealer will send patch choice listed generally available Supply Service brochure New Jeesey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT Type John C Grigg turf District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive turf tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aseociare vice-Pyeudenes Pete Bianohini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NV 10705 John Byrne 36-29 21 3th St. Bayside NY 11361 Fmnk Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Ad No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 once things go just right Saturday July 12 very heart warming privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence members turf Aeroguidance Society Endwell NY weekend 25th Annual RC turf Pattern Contest attended 55 entrants hundreds spectators AGS take over turf small local airport Greene NY event draw entries over northeastern turf US well entries Canada heart iest congratulations members AGS turf on Award Excellence very fine 25th anniversary meet First place winners dirt the contest follows Novice Pattern 22 entriesKen Bonnema Fairborn OH turf Advance Pattern 13 entries--Ed Winslow Hell- Batavia NY Expert four entriesSteve Lelito Pembroke MA Masters 21 entries pad Tony Bonetti Emerson NJ Sport Scale turf five entriesCharles Lucente Duryea PA July 13 visited Scale Fly-in Olean turf NY sponsored STARS outstanding turnout over 60 scale aircraft as- mostly 1/3 1/4 scale size Some phalt flights birds showed excellent quali ties both aircraft pilots Again international event entries Can ada well over Northeast Modeling alive well time visit club president Popsicle Privateer does best insult other upstand ing modeler area just show him hold no hard feelings about vicious ig norant low level verbiage want him know have destroyed punch-board used win doctorate Now can never another like him next items come industri ous New Jersey AVP Frank Dresch Cen tral Jersey RC Club sponsored Old-Timer contest June 8 Piscataway flying field Frank snapped first two pics some entrants picture above shows Mike Guarnieri Somerset Signal Senders following Don Hartman same club Unfortu nately Frank didnt identify models am too stupid Privateer please note know next two photos show budding new modelers Central Jersey RC Club held Delta Dart contest town chil dren local library supplying ma terials instruction prizes part promotion sport photos John OGrady program directed Walt Fisher CJRCC Soapbox Time have concerned along other council members about impact inflation gasoline shortages modeling events across coun try Unemployment still rise though rate inflation slowing yet no end sight weekend attend another meet find no evidence factors affecting sport Contestant level reasonably high seemingly better last year am encouraged waiting other shoe fall Meanwhile elected officers Academy entire Headquarters operation must ut keep costs line prevent crease dues next few years join president going rec ord having no interest job Head quarters now time future goal support members Dis trict II properly represent opinions wishes Finallyby time reading AVP Hank Likes will have made presen tation council 1981 Nats held Lakehurst NJ Luck bunch support modelers Lakehurst area Nats will District II before World Space Modeling Championships 1980 scheduled Lakehurst September 9 through 11 Unoffi cial events practice scheduled Monday competition events held Tuesday through Thursday Hank Likes de serves credit helping set up arrange ments Quite guy October 1980 79 Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Fresideessa Joe Eibnn 36980 Valley Forge Jr. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 604 21st St Vinnna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ass. Scottdaln PA 15683 read 1980 Nats Wil mington-Dayton-Cincinnati will history early indications mean anything will have among successful Nats ever hope attended enjoyed self last MA picture story about guys put thing together owe great deal thanks vast amount work did hope Nats chance look over new AMA motor home has created much controversy lately has very plush dashboard two front seats back empty No beds no dinnette no toilets nothing Nats its probably going filled boxes Nats gear paperwork maybe cooler full liquid refreshments room motor home actually nothing oversized van rather vacation vehicle fact alone makes morning visit Earl Witt Jim McNeill described Bill Winter August MA ridiculous made sound have questions put last month since article came out about what H- - going AMA feel compelled explain what going onat least see Since elec tion Earl Witt presidency AMA has ever-increasing amount friction between him John Worth Executive Director has led somewhat partisan Executive Council further has left Council position playing referee large portion its time also evident situation has led few witch-hunts like $950 bottle given someone England put up AMA folks few days FAI function saving us probably $500$1 000 have effective executive director must give executive director authori ty what thinks right save us few bucks further ready accept fact once going goof may cost usa buck two No manager going right time worst possible situation manager given responsibility Job authority questioned John Worth has Executive Director since 1963 took seemingly impos sible jobto turn relatively small association broke thriving organization dont think anyone would say John did himself including him nonetheless accomplished Executive Director during time has worked six different presidents changes Executive Council Earl Witt elected President problems started became apparent very shortly after Earls election John Earl compatible John previous presidents unfortunate think Earl has some good ideas well intentioned incom patibility John spillover rest Headquarters staff has left us somewhat impasse situation confronts Council present creating aura confusion part AMA leadership Please bear us am convinced problem will worked out can continue advance cause sincere regret must inform being written received word Glen Sigafoose fatally injured crash aerobatic airplane during airshow Centerville IA Sunday July 20 Sig will remembered quiet unassuming man Yes can attitude helped modelers presence among us will sincerely missed modelers heart felt sympathies given Hazel Maxey loved ones close column somberly Delaware 0 Disnsicg ot Celumbia land S Neneb Camlisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Assoceata Vice4remdents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Eob Chanspinn 205 Tipson Rd Nnwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlotresnille VA 22901 V Eill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Prnsson 7012 Eluira Court Foils Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocknuille NC 27026 time column hits street Nats will over right now everybody AMA HQ going full bore get ready will Nats approximately two weeks hope see out has very busy month club meetings contests also working Headquarters relocation committee have fallen behind little correspond ence Ill catch up answers letters probably after Nats response magazine running about seven favor Model Aviaflon District IV far am very glad Dis trict IV knows good thing see Speaking Model viation someone sent copy Model Aviation printed Nats 1936 guess what magazine part membership package long ago Vince Mankowski new Assistant Ex ecutive Director have putting lot time Headquarters relocation will present proposals Nats Council meeting have quite few propos als Washington DC area look very good hope have info after Nats Council meeting District IV meeting will held October 18-19 year North Carolina Radio Control League North Carolina will host event Bill Helms Charlie Spear will handling arrangements Keep mind meeting open AMA members Dis trict IV District IV officers requested attend will announce time place next column will also special mailing District IV members clubs RCNC lives up past record should best district meeting have well organized full good ideas Lets make biggest too--plan attend Whats Happening District IV Dc Maxecutors Summer 80 Fun Fly September 6 1980 Comsat Field 9 am til dark Flying Aces Club Scale WW Combat WW II Combat others Contact Allen Schanzle 840-9883 Sunday Flyers Radio Control Received new newsletter monthits Sunday Flyer Sunday Flyers RC Club Baltimore MD Nice newsletter fellows Keep coming way club trying find good flying siteat present using CBRC Clubs facilities Prince Georges RC Club AA Pylon races August 31 September 28 Races start 930 am AMA FCC license required low entrance feefuel supplied contest ants information contact Dick Palace 301-249-5729 Winston-Salem RC Club WinstonSalem flying field recently officially dedicated Thrift Field memory Jim Thrift Scale Fun Fly Quantico VA Second Annual US Marine Corps Scale Fun Fly will held USMC Air Museum Quantico Marine Base August 23-24 1980 will static display plenty time fly ad lib bomb drop fast-slow fly carrier landing will USMC tro phy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines No entry fee Contact Ed Byerley CD 200 Commander Cove Staf ford VA 22554 info District Columbia RC Club DCRC Soaring meet October 4-5 historic Manassas Battlefield Park info contact Barry Drew CD 3C1-87i-534 Advance registra tion recommended Bob Champine Indoor Received nice letter Bob Champine about West Baden want share Gloria have returned best Indoor World Championships US has ever hosted Everyone did outstanding job AMA contest officials people Northwood Institute just plain fun weather real good though rained second day Thirty thirty-six 80 Model Aviation LR Bill Hall President Winston-Salem RC Connie Steve Thrift Honor able Dr Ramey Kemp State Representative Davie County very pleased Eve lyn Thrift minute flights accomplished day isnt too shabby 100-ft site 12 teams turned good flights can see results chart month folks am off AMA HQ work Headquarters relocation committee Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolioa 0 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Aasociaoe Vice-Pegdeesns John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Juckoon 109 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arstur Johnson 932 Bauvan Dr Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDoueil 9521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Mcalzzi SR 00966 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sherum PG Boo 4s06 Birmingham AL 35206 Ton Thacker 2390C Lamrencevile Hwy Decatur GA 30033 didnt go District V Fun Fly year owe yourself go next year The.facilities alone Georgia Veter ans Park worth trip suspect Pop Curtis designed park includes Con trol Line circles paved runways Radio Control enough open area small field Free Flight contest Air Show Teams dont seem get recognition deserve model press make up local papers across district watched Bama Flyers Air Show Team put performance recent ly Decatur Decatur MAC sponsored miniature air show Boys Ranch managed get picture Would believe Florida 2-Me ter Championships drew 30 entries--five last years Nats Must good Florida weather overall winner 15year old Ed Wright Jr flew Prophet designed Joe Ruth Ed isnt just lucky junior-he has won five first place trophies past year sport flier good static display some fun flying sign successful weekend Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Societys recent weekend display attracted five new members club year old has grown six members almost 20 time----more member month LARKS District V located somewhere Florida couldnt read name thetown Reelfoot Aero Modelers Union City TN pleased crowd air show Easter Seals handing Easter Seal Center director dummy transmitter letting put amazing first time flying act Ed Parham actually flew plane fly public thats way Id like ithave expert work Stop Music insisted Charleston Navy Band Summerville SC Air Show band scheduled play end field Richard Jackson Fred Peters Ken Gulliford gave Control Line demon stration other end band mem bers stopped playing flying started because wanted watch flying Af ter flying alternated music musicians could watch area too small RC ho out came CL planes pays versatile AVP Ed Moorman trying get District V CL newsletter going terested please write info As evidenced column activity CL Dis trict V-its just hard find Lets pull gether newsletter Illinois ana 0 Ketruclty umI VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresideng 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aasoaane Vice-Pesidonrs Chuck Detano4631 N Mincnner Indianapolis IN 4922B Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenfield Rd. Guincy IL 92301 Frank Hugnes 401 S Birch Plarosburs MO 94477 Glenn Lee 910 Mandrake Batavia IL 90510 Helen Olsen 920 Old Bonhoosme University City MD 63132 Jim Sears PG Box 309 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Undermood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MG 93128 What No pictures got ityou must got ityou didnt send Im out printable pictures Please send some cant think ever take camera along meets Some surely better Jerry Smith Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN does Ive requested some copies excellent shots airborne camera printed newsletter Maybe next month Thanks Griffith Barnstormers again forwarding Contact clubs report new modelers learning fly Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord Span reports several big October 1980 81 Ed Wright Jr receives first place plaque CD Leon Kincaid George Cox Memphis TN nice look ing CL model Winners District V Fun Fly LR Clu Sumner Best Junior Mac Hodges Grand Champ David Phillips Alabama Champ Donald Chalker Rolling Joe Johnson South Carolina Champ Standing George Hughes David Grantham Wendell Sumner Henry Mausoif Tennessee Champ Dan Stevens Tom Breedlove Keith Douglas Didnt get names know Wendy left Dusty right Reelfoot Club President Lowell Lynn holds Ed Parhams plane Don Stimpson pulls out antenna Ron Savnik enjoying Kadet wheel chair Quincy Illinois Flying Falcons have new flying field good facilities available Dont miss Chicago Expo October 25-26 show may soon RC Show Shows good indications show may move prestigious Arlington Park just north OHare International Air port happens facilities will far beyond anything now available coun try case dont miss year DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton IL Bring model displayplane boat car Things August 30-31 Malta IL Aero-Challenge Muscular Dystrophy RC CL events August 31 Frankton IN Madison City RC Holiday Fun Fly September 1 Kansas City RC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Jacoma Park September 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-America Championships September 7 Lexington KY MAC Fall FF RC Festival September 13-14 Indianapolis IN Dis trict VI Club Team Championships RC Fun Fly September 14 KCRC Biplane Jumbo Scale September 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th An nual Old Timers Meet Bong Field WI September 14 St Charles IL Fox Valley Aero Club Airshow local charity September 14 Chicago IL Midwest Navy Carrier Association Championships September 20-21 St Louis Eagles Miss Valley Soaring Association combined Fall Meet Buder Park September 21 Indianapolis West Side Modelers New Hope Foundation Air Show September 21 Palos Park IL 9th Annual Turkey Fun Fly September 21 Kansas City Northern Knights Fall Fun Fly Smithyille Lake September 27-28 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Egyptian RC contest Pattern Sport Scale September 28 Chicago Aeronuts 37th Annual Midwestern States FF Championships Bong Field WI October 5 St Louis Eagles 7th contest Holten Park October 5 Libertyville IL Nike Site Chi cago Pylon Club Fall Races October 25-26 Wheaton IL Chicago Ex po Trade Show Static Contest RC air craft boats cars Soapbox young boy East Texas country side has accident confined bed home several weeks school teacher sends some magazines Pictures airplanes model airplanes create strong interest young modeler slowly learns fly CL FF ever seeing outside magazine Ive never stopped Magazines very important can stimulate interests thinking Model Aviation provides opportunity well informed model aviation news progress plus ability maintain insight AMAs business politics Upto-date information available concerning views thoughts ideas plans elected officials thank Mr Wheeley ex tend appreciation magazine staff printing often critical views both AMA MA completely unedited format vast majority modelers mostly interested fun modeling want strong national organization elect representatives serve interests association they membership have vested interest member interests can served elected officials regard association business Wishful daydreaming past colorful rhetoric jokes pleasant philosophies satisfy entire business spectrum Business varies beautiful ugly Pro grams projects ideas personnel must continually initiated evaluated terminated continued conditions war rant things can maintained good level business leaders must have intestinal fortitude face some unpleasant situations act accordingly day TV news talk shows inter views newspapers etc can find persons and/or groups explaining view points some project attempt gain public support Free press valuable asset free people Iowa igan eosta onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Anoociate VcePreode,to James Clark 4444 Woodnew Or. NE Cedar Aapds IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsatt Dr Madison WI 53711 Roe Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 odd things about writing column publication lead time volved July 15 1980 am busy packing move Washington DC yet loyal readers form District VII will see words until October issue Model Aviation mailed August can also guess October will wishing could have saved some heat July brought Midwest almost too hot stay out sun fly know lot guys did association leaders need free com munication vehicle membership must able inform busi ness see whether pretty ugly MA now such vehicle movements restrict columns party line promise bot tom line will continue costs main tain through column journal free expression AMA management membership Flash teams ihe AMA District VI RC Club Team Fun Fly District VI Cham pionships Indianapolis September 13-14 will Illinois Peoria RC Club Suburban Aero Club Chicago Indiana Plainfield Screaming Eagles Monroe County RC Club Kentucky Lexington Model Airplane Club X-Cell Team Missouri participating later EnjoyFLY FRIENDLY SKIES Keith Brown Pontiac Miniature Air craft Club just completed June 1st Fun Fly Adam CD Charlie club president making sure Keith devours foul tasting cracker soda cracker race event June 8th same club hosted Sport Scale contest photo below shows Skip Mast holding two trophiesBest Show First Place Military Scale Congratulations Skip Dave McDonald provided pictures I nice note Bud Carrow Plymouth Ml Flying Pilgrims accom panied full page local newspaper Community Crier-- giving text five photos describing model aviation club listed phone number Bud can contacted great hobby idea other areas small weekly papers could pursue Some nice photos July issue Des Moines Modellaires newsletter covering June 1980 Sig Contestat Montezuma IA much hobby owes Sigs probably measurable deserve great thanks [Publishers note article written prior luly 20th air craft accident took life Glen Sigafoose] following photo shows Larry Andrew artist sculptor showing bronze wire trophy Hazel Glen Later day crowd treated full scale Pitts Special air show Hazel Glen 82 Model Aviation three smiling men photo above Adam Rogers Charlie Hatmaker Grassfield MN RC Club comes news out looking new flying sites precautionary measure present site includes houserented familyand some fliers have known overfly place Let add words Tom Liegierski Vic Leerhoff Flying sites hard get obey club rules hang have St Paul MN club does good job newsletter last issue contained tabulated contest results hints finishing details build fast charger Thanks Bob LaBrash copy Congratualtions John Winstanley Grand Valley MI RC Club named Member Month unselfish club work including limited assist ance fliers donation glider club use training new fliers final photo month Pylon Racers WILLI circuit operates Wisconsin Illinois Winners Fond du Lac WI meet left right Paul Yee Sheboygan 5th Lyle Forsgren Oshkosh 4th Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 3rd Al Scidmore AVP Madison 2nd WinnahJim Gilgenbach Fond du Lac Thanks Al photo Well guys gals last column vice president District VII though being printed after have commenced new job AMA promise will best can organization would like thank Jim Clark Bob Lundberg Bill Rohring Terry Taylor Al Scidmore John Lorbiecke Jr Ron Searsall AVPsfor help support would also like thank other district officersPhil Klint worth Jim Sinton Claude McCullough Pete Waters John Evert Len Roe Debi Imhoff long hours work behalf AMA fine organization has grown will continue grow due unselfish efforts great number people sincere ly hope involved especially offi cers will keep eyes main goals direct efforts reaching Arkoosas 0 Louisiana S New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aaoocoto Vico-Prsodenns Buzz Auerill 9117 La Burraneo NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulpbur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PteasantonTX 78064 Larry Sortor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville 01 74003 away school two weeks last month returned home work office stacked up Thus no column However meantime lots things going change have some pic tures various events district Before forget two weeks Baton Rouge very enjoyable school kept us pretty busy able get out fly some Baton Rouge club members couple times really have fine site has used years thanks especially want thank sent switch harness met field unfortunately neglected write down name soon lost terrible memory sent package return addressno name sure appreciate remembering Ground Pounders Club Jonesboro AR provided pictures above group participated show consisting RC flying full scale aerobatics balloon racemancarrying balloons pictures beautiful color hope show up magazine picture below Alexandria LA plane foreground Sig Smith Mini-plane Power K&B 40 controls Kraft builder Bruce Witherell fellows fly World War II vintage airfield nearby Pollock LA acres acres asphalt Out Houston TX area come fol lowing two pictures first Doc Martins Scale P-Siweighs over 30 pounds re portedly flies well Power identified twice size Scat Cat 500 built Bill Britcliff subject second picture below Quadra powered plane recently won fly what bring pylon race doing eliminated part competition vir tue mid-air collision kept flying Both fliers Gulf Coast RIC Club Seems like month another club Houston area Norman Oklahoma comes word first annual Hot Dog Contest sponsored Central Oklahoma R/C Society photo below P-Si scratch built Gene Pitman Other winners Pat Jones Edmond flying Aeromaster first Robert Billingham Oklahoma City Pulsar third course other contests aregoingon Baton Rouge great turnoutover fifty pattern have some picturesmaybe next month Lafayette LA got rained out first time ever Look reschedule date September have tried avoid making contest calendar two upcoming events have pointed out unusual Both Houston area First Quarter Scale 80 Airshow featuring Best Old Timer WWI WWII Biplane Quarter Scales Additional attractions include parachute demonstrations full scale homebuilts aerobatic displays Unfortunately scheduled August 9th lOththisone will probably history read other event scheduled September 27th 28th being billed Q-S00 National Py lon Race Check contest calendar de tails October 1980 83 Changing subject drastically still have lots maneuvering among elected officials AMA Read articles make up own mind pointlook closely continues faithfully along course over years opposed have changed drastically closing Executive Council will meet Ohio weekend before Nationals Among important business nominating committee course District VIII VP up year have some real ly good candidates Good luck tolorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis Mellamis Dislrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blud. Casper WY 82601 Ed Con 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Aicketro 516S Cloadas Sioun Falls SD 57103 mail starts coming great guys gals out District IX just super dont know some other District VPs feel about pro con mail obviously comes way thrive fact will need simply sur vive writing monthly column Actually reading other VP columns know important input must whole Executive Councilso keep cards letters comm folks Pictures too black white glossies good contrast sharp images mentioned pro con mail above Let tell am point hope will see close same way dont let know also Two sides issue existmaybe two sides some issues fact people fail recognize negative comment make should some willingness open-mindedness listen another viewpoint necessarily agree withj have little tolerance Ive received some pret ty onesided opinions form news letters notes month mostly centering around hot issues course refresh ing constructive would writers would try point out some positive things also taking place t see anything positive happening take strong step toward making something posi tive happen Involvement active involvement order improvement Try shoot things down distance offer some viable alternative people representing front lines speak Thats am point VP spot hope will support position feed some two-sided stuff con sidered time time would like take newsletter items cross desk share just written some recently received Turbulent Tissue newsletter Model Association Central Kansas Inc AMA club No 895 pen Jim Mow rey Rte 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 What Dont Know Can Hurt June issue hobby industry magazine Model Retailer carried editorial publishers page first consid ered reprinting face value appeared worthwhile reading everyone After studying contents its purpose appar ent whitewash past President character assassination present Presi dentand no value whatsoever writer admits has never met Earl Witt implies Earl has no qualifica tions hold office AMA President writer has met Earl has problem fact overqualified position Asking questions directing criticism goes territory other hand editorial also im plies Johnny Clemens made no wrong deci sions agree premise again what expect make decision can wrong Now before start chalking off whitewash Mr Witt lets take look last paragraph page 71 July issue Model viation under heading Presidents Outlook implies maga zine survey sent out biased give im pression magazine goes optional will cost fact other options keep price same Check photocopy survey attached newsletter / Note survey referred reprinted youre study vote count included 14 days near end survey period Take time figure percentages return votes re member 3000 mailed out Now would someone please explain Executive Council voted make magazine optional may believe organization still founded will maJority survey very conclusive Executive Council does reverse decision will lust time have stuck general mem bership Executive Council has self-seeking group people have saddled history AMA Apparently have impression gen eral membership bunch sheep led slaughter Besides narrow outlook couple have flimflammed way paying posi tions Headquarters staff before terms office elected positions com pleted indicates feel no duty toward elected con cerned what can milk out organization type person will nei ther Headquarters general membership good way things going brace selves havent seen anything yetI told so~ Orbiting Eagles Newsletter AMA club No 406 Mike Doran Editor Dana Hoim Publisher 786 Madison Ave Apt 1 Council Bluffs IA 51501 Vince Mankowski Moves DC Vince Mankowski has moved Washing ton DC become Assistant Executive Direc tor AMA Orbiting Eagles Omaha will greatly miss man such credit modeling area Although Vince has vast number ac complishments will always think Vince man got involved modeling Back just started out ol Charlie Mur phy Vince guy helped us out gave us motors planes rides club meetings took us out flying got proficient let pick brains information sometimes till late hours night drove together contests shows meetings im portantly getting lazy Vince kicking butt volun teering things making sure got planes built newsletter out hated Sometimes really got mad got case doing some thing Im glad did really am dont think Id writing now flying models wasnt Vince can never thank him enough until now never have Among other accomplishments Vince leader among Bellevue Sodbusters Orbiting Eagles Omaha prime mover successful effort get 1979 Nats Lincoln getting club flying site put Seymore Smith Park AMA District IX vice-president now Assistant Executive Direc tor Academy Model Aeronautics am sure Vince will total modeling community what has done District IX area Because am glad Vince has moved Washington Mike Doran Joan Alyca Pueblo CO came following pictures contest report AT-6 Texans Take Air Pueblo Sky Corral RC field Pueblo CO site big doins 4th July Quarter Midget pylon racing common parts race little out ordinary Seems though rules re quired Jemco AT-6s Whats stock out-of-the-box 40s could used no Schneurles etc standard 10-6 props specified 84 Model Aviation Pylon race winners Pueblo CO display AT-6 race trophies LR Jerry Bible fifth place Dale Alyea fourth place Larry Osborn third place Sam Pisciotta second place Bill Pachak first place Pisciotta high time 23356 iop winner independence Lay Al-li race Bill Pachak rightl aided abetted caller Harold Shaver leftl Six planes met specs included being finished Four completed race Racing complicated high air tem peratures AT-6s proved stable good turns Low time 23356 posted Sam Pisciotta Winners Bill Pachak first Sam Pis ciotta second Larry Osboin third Dale Alyea fourth jerry Bible fifth Sam Pisci otta CD agreed unusual fun event holiday Warmbut fun District IX have need fill two three spots associate vice presidents district allowed up seven Heres chance volunteer assist se lection tan will represent AMA old two-way street gang Basically looks like need person Nebraska Colorado North Dakota point about some input As column being written prior Nats about four weeks will receiving copy after Nats would expect have seen some great participation District IX members both contest ant management standpoint have chance meet visit Keep mail coming Arizona tornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redunds Beach CA 90278 Associate Vioe-Presidenns Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisolm 1100 Went Share Presno CA 93711 Lonne Kroeber 2401 Zufro Cr. Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 8ob Reynolds Rr B So, St Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Sooreden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City LIT 84117 months report will brief much delight typist good wife Judy club visited since last report East Bay Radio Controllers dy namic club located Oakland Bay area flew up met airport Art Gagnier club president Art took clubs field way town field has paved runway large paved pit area club has clever method storing stuff field Ive ever seen obtained old Mosler safe about 5 high set cement site strong steel box welded over combi nation lock couldnt sledgehammered otf has cut theft club items zero Other clubs might want consider idea Later evening club took dinner gathering 12 cluded some wives members During meal enjoyable talk Roy Weber Roy has belonged AMA sinLe first organized Hes quite scale buff judged last FAI World Scale Championships Woodvale England After dinner went club meeting room really packed think thcm see great scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed still raving about finally left spend night Glenn Carters house Glenn wife Doris really bent over backward see enjoyed myself admit succeeded Glenn District X AVPs next morning after leisurely break fast once again went clubs flying site having fun fly great turnout members Ernie Ruppert flying Senior Falcon handed transmitter course throttled plane back first request flew around four five minutes very sloppy manner hand him transmitter couple Alaska o anu on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asozuziane Vine-Prosidenno Al Culver 1607S non him Pocarello ID 8320 Simon Oreese Rt tBoo 48 Broadvew MT 59015 Cd McCollough 53 SC 81 Portiand OR 97215 Orlando Civ Redo 26608 Goner Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 Nh Main St. Redmond WA 96052 times writing column magazine less pleasant Since Model viatiun re kindled mid-70s have report passing far too friends occasions February 5 1980 brilliant young A/2 Towline Glider flier left name Marc Nagasawa Marc 21 years old stood tall capability among model build ers have known over years first recollection Marc Boe ing Management Association Model Scholar ship Contest early 1970s flying rockets excellent work man possessed quiet tenacity ri valed elders Guided Jim Walters assisted Bruce Kimball Marc advanced fast pace soon designing own A/2 gliders own towhook M N Hook workmanship became perfect difficult person beat times hurry might still have Falcon What unusual about flying Falcon was first time 24 years Id transmitter hands never accomplished RCer 1956 Id steered Smog Hog 6-channel reed set around sky little know think proportional stay noon flight catch leave fun too soon Yet another club member name Bill Hausske stepped offered take airport took him up offer nice chat drive over Id have say enjoyable outing recently received copy Mar velous Miniatures back Northern Cali fornia possession Ma Emhart few weeks showed around showed five different groups total 145 people film well re ceived saw went Post Office return film ensuing discussion led discovery film could shipped Library Rate reason 1 its edu cational film 2 belongs non-profit organization cost savings quite large want remind about table top display have available clubs next mall show makes nice backdrop focal point show Drop line Ill ship via UPS Im still open invitations attend club meeting Write well see what can arrange THERMALS contest field illustrated con test record 1978 FAI Free Flight finals Marc placed fifth very challenging conditions finals perform ance inspiring 1979 semi-finals over Labor Day weekend Marc qualified 1980 finals circumstances again proved very challenging Marc felt well weekend doctor learned Marc leukemia battle en sued Marc doctor apparently won Shortly after being told about proxy flying models Misery Meet Team Challenge however weakened body succumbed pneumonia Bruce Kimball having memorial trophy made presented perpetually West ern FAI Challenge will renamed Marcs memory Remembrances may sent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen ter Seattle sincere condolences Naga sawa family Bruce Kimball Gwen Ditsworth probably March closest friends single word comes mind expresses opinion Marc family models word name first Fl de sign Sa-Ha-Lee means High Above Chinook Indian language Thanks due Bat Sheet Co editors Helmick Collins much preceeding report February 1980 issue publication contains Marcs de signs called Syiph-An cannot wonder small person Marc huge talent would have gone world remained us October 1980 85 Lineup ot Jemco AT-5 pylon planes Sky Corral Field Pueblo CO Race flown under Quarter Midget rules JUN IO FLIGHT / ED WH ITT EN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Profiles Are Control Liners profile models useful beginner Free Flight designs Control Line flying must really Profile Heaven Dozens good profile CL designs available just beginners Dozens good kits also available Lets take look some Carl Goldberg Models CG line has four look good P-40 Flying Tiger 18 span all-balsa prefab 049 en gines Lil Wizard 21 span 049s comes shaped balsa wing die-cut fuselage Swordsman 18 has smaller 18 span die-cut balsa uses 020 049 motors Lil Jumpin Bean 21 stunt model 049s Top Flite Models good kits little larger sport Contest flying Baby Flite Streak has 24 span 049 099 engines Junior Flite Streak 31 090 250s Streak Trainer 33 150 190s Please note Top Fuse models mostly call bigger Y2A engines Junior Flits Midwest Products profile real young beginners model Midwests Snorky Trainer has tough 36 span foam wing uses 150 190 engines Super Snorky Trainer Midwest also has four neat 21 span World War II fighters engines Warhawk Messerschmidt 109 Mustang Air Cobra feature Quick Mount shown simple toughened plastic engine landing gear bracket uses two screws attachment alignment Quik-Mount Warhawk Another Midwest kit like Super Mouse advanced Class II Mouse Racer 17 span using beam-mounted 049 kit features die-cut parts fully illustrated step-by-step plans Sterling Models Seven super simple begin ner models group about 21 span 049 engine can used including plastic models include Thunderjet Eindecker Su per Cub Mustang Spitfire scale jobs plus Beginners Ringmaster Beginners Ringmaster Biplane Some pickinsl Sig Manufacturing whole bunch good kits Shoestring 28 span Buster 24 both use 010 150 en gines Skyray Deweybird bit smaller 23 22 spans using 049s certainly ought able find kits well-known manufac turers hobby shops shelves sure note models run small large slow fast very simple moderately advanced Choose according ability Which Control Line models young ginners favorites Write tell about Are pages selec tion like Tell too Also let know cant find listed prefer listed hobby shop Keep flippin prop See next month 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents Air Show Crash Claims Glen Sigatoose 62 loved life enjoyed thoroughly giving himself way Glen Sigafoose best proof philosophy casting bread upon waters will return investment thousand-fold always ploughed back surplus labors saw name Sig become world famous company multiply its growth over over just few months earlier recog nized Toledo induction AMAs Model Aviation Hall Famea popular choice accepted accolade typical quiet shy manner deceptive contrast dynamic achievements told basics Glens story just short ago Hall Fame report July 1980 issue Model Aviation magazine report too brief Glen jus ticeit could skim surface Like legend stories about Glen Sigafoose will heard years come contri butions efforts effect people model aviation world will linger memories cannot fade easily old timers AMA Headquarters will remember lean days dump deficit campaigns AMA annual budgets often red Frank Ehling knew could count Glen help funds sup plies encouragement some others industry critical rather help ful name Sig always found listed among Academy Nats sponsors adver tisers supporters Furthermore no success AMAs Delta Dart program youngsters Glen made AMA Cub kits hundreds thousands no profit likely loss company AMAs teams world championships particular beneficiaries Sig generosity supported teams categories team shirts have sported name Sig other because asked recog nition because team members proud acknowledge source support fitting therefore among family Sig employees several former world championships team members work Sig means joining Sig family Glen Hazel people worked names employee payroll First names used Mostly however problem solver got tremendous satisfaction making something work nobody else successful production machines liked demonstrate automatically counted straight pins pack aging brilliantly simple ingenious Hes left mark through huge sprawling Sig plant everyone else quit day Glen could often found far corner buildings tink ering some idea process machine trying something better cheaper simpler ever monument free enter prise Sig Manufacturing Company great virtues such perseverance hard work ever present Sig tory Glen believed lived golden rule unto others would have unto As result will carry Sig name determined will live tradition Glen Sigafoose es tablished Hazel Maxey Claude Hank Paul Mike others Sig family have accepted challenge keep things go ing Glen away rest model aviation world has extended best wishes encouragement also movement underway promote Glen Sigafoose morial Fund scholarships young mod elers Details being developed will announced shortly donations have already made Anyone desiring contribute may send directly Sig Manu facturing Company Inc Montezuma IA 50171 care AMA HQ transfer Sig fund Final Version AMA Frequency Plan Approved Go FCC plan support request 50 fre quencies Radio Control IRO model aircraft 23 model cars boats approved Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics AMA during special meetings Washington DC July 1 2 information being submitted Federal Communications Commission FCC based data gathered during past few months help RC industry inputs research frequencies 72 75 MegaHertz range sandwiched between existing frequencies using narrow band width tech nology accommodate channels less space FCC approval however probably least year half away allowing typi cal governmental rules change procedures According committee new RC frequencies would phased over 10-year period after time use currently ex isting frequencies would discontinued committees plan envisions availability 50 channel 72 MHz model aircraft RC equipment immediately upon FCC approval although 19 channels seven current 12 new would initially used Equipment 72 Model Aviation 5dIUUU III IUIIU often last names like sons daughters Glen loved fly left us doing what enjoyed also loved ground tinkering machines gadg ets Sig plant super machinist technician engineer tool maker designer etc existing RC frequencies would no longer manufactured after three years could sold after five years would useable 10 years FCC approval date After 10-year transition period Only new 50-channel equipment would allow able model aircraft use same time factors would apply new 23-channel 75 MHz non-aircraft RC operations regard phasing Out ofnewandoldfrequencies noted AMA committee new frequencies would ex pected used simultaneously place However due interference problems necessary have select assure interference-free operations given time particular location also noted necessary safety effectively separate model aircraft boat car operations currently use simi lar RC equipment can cause crashes occur AMA effort latest step con tinuing project following petition submitted AMA FCC 1978 obtain relief RC interference problems have aggravated recent expansion CB activities increasing encroachment industrial commercial users existing frequencies rapid growth RC activ itity general Frequency Committee meetings sponsored AMA held organizations national headquarters detail heres what expect suming FCC approval AMA plan 1 During 10-year transition period total 19 frequencies would available model aircraft use including seven now approved such use plus 12 new fre quencies would become available soon equipment offered sale expected immediate upon FCC ap proval because such equipment narrow band form already being marketed several manufacturers foreign markets Note equipment would also compati ble 50 channel requirements would effect after 10-year transition period 2 Four instead three existing frequencies would shared model aircraft boat car users during 10-year transi tion period 7216 7232 7296 7564 present time 7564 designated air craft others already shared Adding 7564 shared group necessary eventual frequency alignment will effect after 10-year transition period meantime 7564 would con tinue available aircraft use although some increased risk interference non-aircraft activity 3 Similar above 21 new frequen cies non-aircraft model use would also available immediately after FCC approval addition four current frequencies noted 1 above Thus 25 frequencies would available car boat operations during 10-year transition period 4 At end 10-year transition period existing 72-75 MHz fre quencies would used However 31 new frequencies would freely available model aircraft use same time car boat use four current frequencies would dropped two new non-aircraft frequencies would added providing up new total 23 frequencies 5 During 10-year transition period aircraft use 50 new fre quencies can used situations current frequencies used Thus special meets such Nats designated frequencies allowed club fields clubs may choose exclude ex isting frequencies no club still operated current equipment will pos sible take advantage larger number available frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period should noted use 50 new frequencies would legal immediately upon FCC ap proval would safe operate old new equipment same location cases depending upon particular combination old new frequencies AMA plans publish list compatible frequencies upon FCC approval new RC plan 6 Similar 5 above use new frequencies boats cars sooner end 10-year transition period will possible under specific situations gener ally old frequencies used 7 Since operation new frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period safety matter possible such operation may incorporated AMA Safety Code insurance coverage may dependent upon proper safe mixing old new frequencies par ticular time place other words frequency control exercised prevent un safe mixing insurance coverage would apply exact text AMAs submission FCC final development magazine went press full text will published earliest issue after receipt FCC New AMA NC Frequency Identification Control System Introduction after years reasonably suc cessful operation current system should AMA propose new quite different frequency identification control system Basically answer cur rent system based wholly patterns colored streamers designate bands indi vidual frequencies within bands about become outmoded Modelers USA have reasonable expectation acquiring additional channels RC use near future existing color-based sys tem will simply expand fulfill new requirements reason Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics same time has formulating AMAs technical submissions FCC rela tive proposed new frequencies has also discussing ways new fre quencies can identified controlled flying sites throughout country responsibility way FCC ex pects user organizations like AMA assume proposal follows Frequency Committees recommendation AMA Executive Council AMA fre quency identification control system will meet needs 1 980s 1990s highlights 1 system troduces concept unique channel num bers RC channel old new will have its own individual number channel number will prominently identi fied transmitter flag changeable crystals other frequency selection methods become technically economically feasible number will also used designate crystal frequency selected frequency equipment operating given time concept numbered channels new has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate vari ous TV marine CB frequencies 2 system provides relief problem color blindness part some RC fliers color fading part current streamers 3 system provides immediate visibility 49 MHz band its five authorized frequenciesa band al ready use some flying sites popularity likely grow 4 system expandablenot expected new frequencies 7275 MHz range others may become available future Frequency Committee has no hesitation recommending new Fre quency Identification Control System AMA Executive Council adoption AMA membership large use being published proposed draft form since sure will ideas membership will want have considered final version invite comments individual members clubs RC manu facturing community AMA intent introduce new system during 1981 flying competi tion season Therefore comments received during September 1980 will considered prior publication final version plan November December year will effective January 1 1981 AMA events AMA RC Frequency Identification Control System 10 Objective institute new frequen cy identification control system will encompass existing channel allocations including 49 MHz provide contin uing control current seven channels 7275 MHz band until super seded new frequencies establish sys tem will permit extension channel numbers new RC frequencies may made available FCC fu ture system recommended AMA members clubs soon can im plemented will mandatory AMA sponsored events calendar year 1981 thereafter 20 Background exIsting system frequency identification control depends strictly combinations color coded flags distinguish various channels pres ent system clearly cannot provide neces sary control expected some 80 new RC channels allocated FCC Continued page 75 October 1980 73 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION wisdom relocating AMA Head quarters out Washington DC has generally accepted ques tion answered cost remaining District Columbia escalating rate feel yond reasonable economic level Headquarters staff personnel working District IV Vice-President Chuck Foreman preparing several al ternate proposals relocation column being written Eight ten options available getting Headquarters less costly suburban area problem now get Coun cil determination what alternative advantageous AMAs future AMA GROWTH short noteas mid-July AMA membership still running about 10% ahead 1979 membership 72243 now have 1333 sanctioned AMA clubs continuing member ship growth insures stability organization FUN FLIES AND RALLIES NY being favored beau tiful weather attracted model builders far west Toledo OH far east Grandby MA far south Tennessee North num ber Canadian entries no competition meet rules involved flying order safety sixty entries two-day meet nearly quarter scale flying session see seen modelers enjoyed others com pany discussed observed other modelers aircraft very enjoyable time As travel around country read newsletters receive large quantities find flying ses sions such occurring United States havent taken part recommend 1981 NATIONALS As writing have informal proposals two possible locations Lakehurst NJ wherein under stood may have sufficient space made available hold Nationals Previous investigation New Jersey area utilizing Lakehurst has too restrictive hold entire meet second proposal San Antonio TX utilizing Brook Air Force Facility field primary base Radio Control Control Line nearby auxiliary field Randolph Air Force Base Free Flight Helicopter Soaring events Prior receipt issue sites will discussed Executive Council sum mer meeting hope able report definite plans next issue FLYING FIELD SAFETY Though clubs have safety rules procedures flying fields dic tating can fly can fly can fly Im finding ever increasing number clubs insti tuting very formal flight training pro gram part safety criteria more persons taking up hobby limited flying space available resultant congestion hazard itself models avail able anyone can go hobby shop buy build models fly some assistance train ing experienced model builders Fun flies noncompetitive model meets appear ever increasing numbers probably natural ten dency since majority mem bership noncompetitive fliers fly personal enjoyment what surprising size scope events spite ever increasing costs transportation modelers traveling great distances fly other modelers pure enjoyment June attended fun fly spon sored Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS spite bad weather eventually caused cancellation meet attendance modelers several states July opportunity tend Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Scale Rally Olean 74 Model Aviation SMALL SCALEPeanut Scale models Indoor Championships West Baden IN probability will crash model first attempt very dis couraging new modeler fact likely crash model creates hazard other per sons property As full scale air craft pilot required take training have certain level com petency before allowed fly aircraft himself clubs requir ing level competency before utiliza tion club facilities begin ning flier clubs provide instruc tors will assist new fliers obtaining level competency instructors examiners also sure other members club beginners have skill necessary safely fly club facility An off shoot program developing recognizing different levels competen cy quote CORKS News letter Instead just horsing around sky practice maneuvers climb steps higher level skills assign identification skill level such red blue gold level gold level two gold level three Programs such serve enhance safety program other sport occupation greater skill individual less hazard CONTROL LINE PUBLICATION Control Line interests AMA Ive just received first issue Control Line Speed Racing Ga zette informative publication giving national worldwide news what taking place areas competition well technical topics interested areas competition write Its da GAZ 306 Yardley Commons Yardley PA 19067 reminder terested rocketsshortly after scheduled receive issue Model viation World Champion ships Space Models rockets tak ing place 7 12 September Lakehurst Naval Air Facility New Jersey CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPS event Poland July 1218 showed overwhelming US victory Aerobatics first Les McDon ald second Bob Hunt third Bill Werwage tenth Wynn Paul US team first Perkins/Albritton tied sec ond Team Race British team although details now clear protest made probably will resolved ClAM concerning allegations organizer did follow rules re-flight Jack son/Nelson eleventh McCol lum/Kusik fiftieth team Denmark first individual basis provisionally US team overall fifth British team winner Phil Granderson third Combat George Cleveland ninth Paul Curtis fortieth USSR won individually team US team fourth top place Speed seventh Charles Lieber Luke Roy respec tively tenth twelfth France both individual team win ner US team third GREAT LOSS Glen Sigafoose died unfortunate aircraft accident July 20 New F req ID cont page 73 new control system will use sequen tial channel numbering scheme primary basis frequency identification fore control Channel numbers will unique repeated throughout system Colors will used distinguish band group frequencies another An individuals color blindness indistin guishable flag colors will render sys tem useless AMA has drawn heavily European modelers experience drafting new control system basic channel numbering system has employed quite successfully years 30 Description General colored flag actually platesee Para 42 ap propriate channel number will posted RC transmitters antenna channel numbering has started arbitrarily existing 27 MHz frequencies existing RC channels 27 49 53 MHz Amateur Radio Service six meter band will use first 19 channel numbers Because channels have generally known actual frequencies years flags channels will show both channel number frequency present 7275 MHz RC channels total seven will have interim channel designation since expected fre quencies will eventually phased out over ten-year period time simplicity channels will use three digit number based last three digits specific fre quency example 72080 will desig nated channel 080 72160 will simply referred channel 160 three digit designation will clearly set channels apart proposed new 7275 MHz fre quency allocations will carry according current expectations two digit channel numbers 20 through 69 aircraft use 70 through 92 non-aircraft use color flag will designate frequency band transmitter operating mainly allow quick recognition band use channel number will always primary identifier AMA plan also specifies plug-in transmitter receiver tuning mod ules used will also required follow band color code provide both consistency safety systemie discrepancy transmitter white module plugged flying black flag will likely noticed quickly other model ers owner FCC permits plug-in crystals new frequencies crystal holders will also required color coded channel numbered accordance new system absence FCC reaction AMA proposal too early publish spe cific instructions frequency/channel number match-up expect come available 7275 MHz area can however make following general points regarding extension channel num bering color code system fre quencies 1 hope acquire 50 new channels 72 MHz sub-band aircraft use would channels 2069 flag would white channel num bers black Only channel number would appear flagit would necessary frequency also included Plug-in tuning modules would also white marked AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Continued page 77 October 1980 75 LARGE SCALEPart STARS World War Quarter Scale Squadron Olean NY WORLD SPACE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 friend Dick Patton flies over US some important company reports rumor AMA Secretary/Treasurer folks inter ested job AMA Headquarters Washington DC true believe elected Council member should use position feather nest AMAs money Two VPs have accepted position recently Washington Both good men criticize either such action such Did see Earl Witts pledge last months Model vi ation kind permission make same hereby vow have never past now nor ever will future seek accept employ ment AMA Mr Scarborough prominent AMA VP serving District X has asked research report him number Contest Directors earned free AMA membership 1979 also free mag way information highly confidential expect handle accordingly 1791 free memberships awarded last year follows Class Meet Class B Meet Class AA Meet Class AAA Meet Class AAAA Meet 1 per meet 664 1" 51 2 " 574 3"141 5 " 10 Contests 1440 Relatively few also passed out helping Nats being AMA officer etc grand total coming above figure 1791 Did have dig out myself No cleverly fell back Membership Director Kip Smythe never fails get credit readers please keep info secret Did read Bill Winters farewell last issue Bill greatly respected friend will always told several us back February planned resign Speaking two high officials mentioned am blame doing Earl ly came along ride doing job Secretary/Treasurer monitoring money intend con tinue doing Bill very fine person think spoon fed soap opera stuff generally has little no place splendid magazine want blame someoneblame fault seriously interested AMA goings-on come fine AMA Headquarters Washington open public get invitation president attend Coun cil meeting theres sufficient space meeting room know anxious members possible see AMA action will discover no good guys no bad guys nobody out get anybody us simply has different role play Speaking AMA Headquarters see beautiful young lady pic tured above Mrs Norma Curlings charge chartered AMA clubs keeps everybody straight up department belong char tered club arent doing right better look out Long ago model airplanes Free Flight dominated hobby no longer Today Radio Control models majority Pic tured above Americas top RC fliers resting between demonstrations Mr Jesse Freeman Bessemer AL although has achieved great fame flier will speak friend Trans lated means Jesse aint got bighead yet people friendly neighborhood family group assembled day fun flying radio controlled ship Little daughter Rebecca Shufflebarger middle hoping some day will grow up pretty mama left Betty Stacy protecting Re becca evil know organization devoted exclusively quarter scale larger RC aircraft called International Miniature Air craft Association IMAA print beautiful bound newsletter complete pictures works Send ten bucks Bill Clark 3840 Milton Way North Highlands CA 95660 will send fat newsletter showing build conceal wife ten-foot quarter scale model airplane See next month. 76 Model Aviation vvnrn ao uo auring neuonai rgaIIIy urn wavur gui imu . picnic course Especially RC club has meeting near Fourth July promi nent group includes club President Mr Dale Welch Miss Cora Puzon ex-President Tom Long club Secretary Miles Jackson Dr Gary Turner others temperature 101 degrees sun 99 shade proving wisdom good shelter Thus did Birming ham RC Club hold its monthly conclave New Freq ID cant page 75 also hope simultaneously acquire 23 new channels 75 MHz sub-band non-air craft use would channels 7092 The flag color would black white channel numbers Plug-in modules would black marked NON-AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 3 above arrangement provides total separation aircraft non-air craft frequencies same time cluding adequate number useful chan nels both groups Since expect bulk RC modelers will new frequencies middle 1980s have reserved black-on-white whiteon-black color combinationswhich color experts tell us have highest contrast recog nition factorfor two new frequency groups 4 During interim ten-year period older 7275 MHz frequencies still use will necessary certain new channels remain unused since otherwise would source mutual interference equipment present 7275 MHz channels AMA plans publish information interim period new channels compatible older equipment also likely AMA insurance coverage will limited same compatible frequencies during terim period 40 Frequency Flags 41 Size size frequency flags used system will same Figure 1 provides typical dimensions 42 Flag Material frequency flag should constructed non-flexible plywood plastic material has suffi cient rigidity perform its function key point flag should stand-off self-support off transmitters antenna mast channel number can easily read other modelers 43 Flag Mounting flag should mounted near bottom transmitters antenna spring clip will hold vertical visibility will allow removed complete antenna collapse flag should also easily removable since fliers will have change flags change numbers flag time changes channels 44 Color Assignments band fre quencies groups channels shall have single distinguishing color color assign ments follows BandDesignationFlag Color 27MHzBrown B49MHzBlue C53 MHz six metersGreen DExisting 72-75 MI-lzOrange New Bands E F 72 MHz aircraftWhite 75 MHz non-aircraftBlack 50 Band Colors/Channel Numbers/Fre quencies 51 Existing Continuing RC Channels will covered channels through 19 frequency flag will required will have appropriate band color channel number specific frequency smaller sized numbers reference RC equipment owner/flier 511 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix 52 Interim RC Channels interim channels actually present 7275 MHz frequencies total 7 channels channels will use three digit designation based last three digits actual frequency frequency flag band will contain three digits 521 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix B 53 New RC Channels frequency flag expected new 72 MHz 75 MHz channels will contain channel num ber bold print R-F modules plug-in crystals will further identified described paragraph 30 531 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments published future follow ing FCC response AMA proposal 60 Source Flags As indicated Para 10 proposed system should imple mented soon possible since provides better system control present colored flags new flags can easily made individual modelers however AMA believes number RC manufac turers suppliers will move promptly provide new style flags once market develops Starting 1981 will manda tory use new style flags AMA sanctioned competitions 70 Further Discussion 71 Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency control system club sites contests Pins should also color coded band channel numbered As past transmitter should turned frequency pin attached antenna 72 Overlap Existing 7275 MHz Channels AMA recognizes during phase-out period existing 72 75 MHz RC channels will interfere cer tain new channels problem will highly publicized once new frequencies authorized use practice true control can exercised local indi vidual flying sites expected cer tain compatible new channels will given AMA sanction use insurance coverage during interim period 73 Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices scanning receiver might prove great help 74 Wind Direction Streamers new rigid frequency flags will help display ing wind direction benefit flier wind direction streamer may fastened top transmitter antenna Its color up individual flier since streamer will no longer element frequency identification control plan However consistency recommended streamer match basic band flag color 75 Telemetry Devices flier using telemetry device such thermal sensor must display two frequency control flags flag designate RC channel use other designate frequency being used telemetry down-link RC control channel flag should placed above telemetry channel flag trans mitters antenna FIGURE 1 Typical Frequency Flag Spring clips easy re moval Flag must hang vertically transmit ter normal flying position 6 C C C C Channel number large & read able possible Must appear both sides flag Frequency small print pilots own reference Only used Channels 779 XMTR Case Flag made plywood plastic Num bers may stick-on painted variety APPENDIX Existing Continuing RC Channels Band Brown 27 MHz B Blue 49 MHz C Green 53 MHz ARS Six Meter Band Channel No 2 3 4 S 6 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 26995 2 7045 27095II 27145L~J 27195Brown Flag 27255White No 749830 849845 949860 1049875 1149890 1253100 1353200 1453300 1553400 1653500 17*53600 18*53700 19*53800 Note An amateur license frequencies 7 49830 Blue Flag medium light Black No 12 531 Green Flag White No required use *Although general use channels part AMA recommended six meter pattern RC protected maximum extent possible consistent amateur authorizations ARRL six meter repeater band plan APPENDIX B Interim RC Channels Band D Orange Existing 7275 MHz Channels Channel No 080 160 240 320 400 960 640 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 72080 72160 72240 72320 ____________ 72400 72960 75 640 o8o Orange Flag Black No Note expected frequencies channels will remain use ten-year period following FCC authorization new 72-75 MHz channels time no reason avoid acquiring equipment uses frequencies October 1980 77 Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel a cnO 26995 V Indoor RC Catching California primed pump viaB II North rops annual meets connection trade shows now activity includes east coastHampton VAwhere Indoor RC has getting much attention Last March Tidewater Model Soaring Society under Contest Director HA Stokely held threeevent meet Hampton Coliseum nine contestants Winner Light er Air Louis Bruhn Woody Blanchard won Powered Aircraft flight 50 minutes nine seconds Dave Robelen won Glider event hand-launched highest Seats flight two minutes five seconds Interesting sidelight due frozen floor ice rink downdraftsl contrast Free Flight indoor activity buildings girder structures no great problem RC makes sites available National Car Discount 20% National Car Rental has advised effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 20% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary re-issue National Car Rental iden tification cards stickers members re flect increase Members need identify themselves presently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 20% discount appli cable Member pays gas used CD Operations Closed Down Last June US Attorneys Office Baltimore announced completed local crackdown illegal activities citi zens band radio stations result ex tensive investigation operation illegal radjo stations Most illegal operations involved op erating modified CB radios unauthorized frequencies powers excess authorized FCC has allocated 40 specific channels use CB band CBers operate out-of-band cause interference other authorized radio stations tele vision reception Teams US marshals exe cuted five simultaneous warrants Balti area Approximately $5000 worth equipment seized District Offices Baltimore Hy attsville MD initiated crackdown continuing effort FCC help utilize radio spectrum limited national re source efficiently effectively also keep CB problems minimum Federal law provides penalties up $500 per day per offense violations FCC rules regulations year im prisonment and/or $10000 fine unlicensed operation CB other radio transmitting equipment Ceeeecricui Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Isiand C Vermoet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Anomie Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker Paul Or. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler S Bolduc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Busy summer bet visited picnic field Fremont Flyers Danville NH some good eating saw some good flying kites thanks Ed Garvey came along represent AKA Ameri can Kite Flyers Association am told John Smith South Shore Club great Scale meet complete 78 Model Aviation Blimp Lou Bruhn excellent control flying back forth through hand held balsa hoop good hovering controla bility Simple twin motor control system used Hewitt Phillips semi-scale Aeronca C-3 covered condenser paper light weight shelltype fuselage sides shown provide scale appearance Used Micro-Mo electric motor geared prop Flew over eight minutes Bob Champines electric powered model flew over half hour featured folding prop improve glide during portions flight motor switched off radio conserve batteries avoid hitting over head girders Woody Blanchards twin-motored semi-scale Catalina rugged enough outdoor flight hard time taking off ice floor flew nicely once high enough clear cold boundary layer above ice rink floor Woody Blanchards powered aircraft winner similar outdoor RC sailplane design much lighter Typical flight pattern climb about 50 feet motor glide about 20 feet motor off back power climb glide etc Typicai naoor I-su scene wun Hewitt rnmuups famous 30s Free Flight indoor ac tivity ultra light three ounces total craft used knuckle-joint prop bent back impact damage CD Stoke ly watches Larry Fair simple large Iigrn-weight electric RC Demonstrated good control flight characteristics although short dura tion three half minutes due less optimum battery motor prop combina tion Good improvement potential Dave Platt 53 entries hundreds spectators Nice going gang As promised last month list abandoned flying fields might wish look possible model flying site Location/Owner East Hampton CT/Gardner Nursery Brookline ME/Freethy Intl Concord MA Brunswick ME/Mr Douglas Brunswick ME Cambridge ME/Geo Viglas Ham Hill Cambridge ME Farmingdale ME/Al Tate Blame Rd Fort Kent ME/Town Rumford ME/Harry Perry P0 Box 118 Thomaston ME/Arthur Ha rju Ia Levant ME/BR Rowell Adams MA/RN Olimet Alger St Concord MA/AC Bemis Westford Rd Eastham MA/BC Collins Box 1032 Norwell MA/JC Field Temple AZ Tyngsboro MA/R Derby Jr RFD L Yarmouth MA/JR Branch 30 Skyline Dr Franconia NH/R Coffin P0 Box Coventry RI/EJ Potter Slocum RI/H Winfield Tucker P0 Box 2 Size 2500 x 150 700 x 170 1665 x 200 1650 x 100 1800x 75 5000 x 300 2000 x 100 1800 x 75 1600x 150 1000 x 50 450 x 70 1200 x 100 900 x 100 1500x 150 50 x 50 21 00 x 100 2855 x 150 1800x 40 turf turf turf water turf some others just Helicopter pads probably large enough RC flying herein apologize John Worth Vince Mankowski Larry Bolich getting bent out shape concerning new hobby shop display membership drive ranted about duties obligations PR DC stopping realize voted have associate vice-presidents help placement distribution piece humble apologies gentlemen Now same tact good friend District II implore members explore local hobby shop proprietor see willing place display card model aviation brochures pocket AMA member ship applications other pocket along nice decal put door find him willing just send name address will see gets tremendous tool since Charlie Grant membership Let us use half hobby shops New England utilize promotional tool us could have 100000 members year end Remind him AMA membership means sales him too associate vice-presidents should lead way ask mem bers undertake task help us gain membership such endeavor could circumvent dues increase years come Let hear will imme diately have display sent dealer will send patch choice listed generally available Supply Service brochure New Jeesey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT Type John C Grigg turf District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive turf tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aseociare vice-Pyeudenes Pete Bianohini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NV 10705 John Byrne 36-29 21 3th St. Bayside NY 11361 Fmnk Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Ad No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 once things go just right Saturday July 12 very heart warming privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence members turf Aeroguidance Society Endwell NY weekend 25th Annual RC turf Pattern Contest attended 55 entrants hundreds spectators AGS take over turf small local airport Greene NY event draw entries over northeastern turf US well entries Canada heart iest congratulations members AGS turf on Award Excellence very fine 25th anniversary meet First place winners dirt the contest follows Novice Pattern 22 entriesKen Bonnema Fairborn OH turf Advance Pattern 13 entries--Ed Winslow Hell- Batavia NY Expert four entriesSteve Lelito Pembroke MA Masters 21 entries pad Tony Bonetti Emerson NJ Sport Scale turf five entriesCharles Lucente Duryea PA July 13 visited Scale Fly-in Olean turf NY sponsored STARS outstanding turnout over 60 scale aircraft as- mostly 1/3 1/4 scale size Some phalt flights birds showed excellent quali ties both aircraft pilots Again international event entries Can ada well over Northeast Modeling alive well time visit club president Popsicle Privateer does best insult other upstand ing modeler area just show him hold no hard feelings about vicious ig norant low level verbiage want him know have destroyed punch-board used win doctorate Now can never another like him next items come industri ous New Jersey AVP Frank Dresch Cen tral Jersey RC Club sponsored Old-Timer contest June 8 Piscataway flying field Frank snapped first two pics some entrants picture above shows Mike Guarnieri Somerset Signal Senders following Don Hartman same club Unfortu nately Frank didnt identify models am too stupid Privateer please note know next two photos show budding new modelers Central Jersey RC Club held Delta Dart contest town chil dren local library supplying ma terials instruction prizes part promotion sport photos John OGrady program directed Walt Fisher CJRCC Soapbox Time have concerned along other council members about impact inflation gasoline shortages modeling events across coun try Unemployment still rise though rate inflation slowing yet no end sight weekend attend another meet find no evidence factors affecting sport Contestant level reasonably high seemingly better last year am encouraged waiting other shoe fall Meanwhile elected officers Academy entire Headquarters operation must ut keep costs line prevent crease dues next few years join president going rec ord having no interest job Head quarters now time future goal support members Dis trict II properly represent opinions wishes Finallyby time reading AVP Hank Likes will have made presen tation council 1981 Nats held Lakehurst NJ Luck bunch support modelers Lakehurst area Nats will District II before World Space Modeling Championships 1980 scheduled Lakehurst September 9 through 11 Unoffi cial events practice scheduled Monday competition events held Tuesday through Thursday Hank Likes de serves credit helping set up arrange ments Quite guy October 1980 79 Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Fresideessa Joe Eibnn 36980 Valley Forge Jr. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 604 21st St Vinnna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ass. Scottdaln PA 15683 read 1980 Nats Wil mington-Dayton-Cincinnati will history early indications mean anything will have among successful Nats ever hope attended enjoyed self last MA picture story about guys put thing together owe great deal thanks vast amount work did hope Nats chance look over new AMA motor home has created much controversy lately has very plush dashboard two front seats back empty No beds no dinnette no toilets nothing Nats its probably going filled boxes Nats gear paperwork maybe cooler full liquid refreshments room motor home actually nothing oversized van rather vacation vehicle fact alone makes morning visit Earl Witt Jim McNeill described Bill Winter August MA ridiculous made sound have questions put last month since article came out about what H- - going AMA feel compelled explain what going onat least see Since elec tion Earl Witt presidency AMA has ever-increasing amount friction between him John Worth Executive Director has led somewhat partisan Executive Council further has left Council position playing referee large portion its time also evident situation has led few witch-hunts like $950 bottle given someone England put up AMA folks few days FAI function saving us probably $500$1 000 have effective executive director must give executive director authori ty what thinks right save us few bucks further ready accept fact once going goof may cost usa buck two No manager going right time worst possible situation manager given responsibility Job authority questioned John Worth has Executive Director since 1963 took seemingly impos sible jobto turn relatively small association broke thriving organization dont think anyone would say John did himself including him nonetheless accomplished Executive Director during time has worked six different presidents changes Executive Council Earl Witt elected President problems started became apparent very shortly after Earls election John Earl compatible John previous presidents unfortunate think Earl has some good ideas well intentioned incom patibility John spillover rest Headquarters staff has left us somewhat impasse situation confronts Council present creating aura confusion part AMA leadership Please bear us am convinced problem will worked out can continue advance cause sincere regret must inform being written received word Glen Sigafoose fatally injured crash aerobatic airplane during airshow Centerville IA Sunday July 20 Sig will remembered quiet unassuming man Yes can attitude helped modelers presence among us will sincerely missed modelers heart felt sympathies given Hazel Maxey loved ones close column somberly Delaware 0 Disnsicg ot Celumbia land S Neneb Camlisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Assoceata Vice4remdents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Eob Chanspinn 205 Tipson Rd Nnwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlotresnille VA 22901 V Eill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Prnsson 7012 Eluira Court Foils Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocknuille NC 27026 time column hits street Nats will over right now everybody AMA HQ going full bore get ready will Nats approximately two weeks hope see out has very busy month club meetings contests also working Headquarters relocation committee have fallen behind little correspond ence Ill catch up answers letters probably after Nats response magazine running about seven favor Model Aviaflon District IV far am very glad Dis trict IV knows good thing see Speaking Model viation someone sent copy Model Aviation printed Nats 1936 guess what magazine part membership package long ago Vince Mankowski new Assistant Ex ecutive Director have putting lot time Headquarters relocation will present proposals Nats Council meeting have quite few propos als Washington DC area look very good hope have info after Nats Council meeting District IV meeting will held October 18-19 year North Carolina Radio Control League North Carolina will host event Bill Helms Charlie Spear will handling arrangements Keep mind meeting open AMA members Dis trict IV District IV officers requested attend will announce time place next column will also special mailing District IV members clubs RCNC lives up past record should best district meeting have well organized full good ideas Lets make biggest too--plan attend Whats Happening District IV Dc Maxecutors Summer 80 Fun Fly September 6 1980 Comsat Field 9 am til dark Flying Aces Club Scale WW Combat WW II Combat others Contact Allen Schanzle 840-9883 Sunday Flyers Radio Control Received new newsletter monthits Sunday Flyer Sunday Flyers RC Club Baltimore MD Nice newsletter fellows Keep coming way club trying find good flying siteat present using CBRC Clubs facilities Prince Georges RC Club AA Pylon races August 31 September 28 Races start 930 am AMA FCC license required low entrance feefuel supplied contest ants information contact Dick Palace 301-249-5729 Winston-Salem RC Club WinstonSalem flying field recently officially dedicated Thrift Field memory Jim Thrift Scale Fun Fly Quantico VA Second Annual US Marine Corps Scale Fun Fly will held USMC Air Museum Quantico Marine Base August 23-24 1980 will static display plenty time fly ad lib bomb drop fast-slow fly carrier landing will USMC tro phy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines No entry fee Contact Ed Byerley CD 200 Commander Cove Staf ford VA 22554 info District Columbia RC Club DCRC Soaring meet October 4-5 historic Manassas Battlefield Park info contact Barry Drew CD 3C1-87i-534 Advance registra tion recommended Bob Champine Indoor Received nice letter Bob Champine about West Baden want share Gloria have returned best Indoor World Championships US has ever hosted Everyone did outstanding job AMA contest officials people Northwood Institute just plain fun weather real good though rained second day Thirty thirty-six 80 Model Aviation LR Bill Hall President Winston-Salem RC Connie Steve Thrift Honor able Dr Ramey Kemp State Representative Davie County very pleased Eve lyn Thrift minute flights accomplished day isnt too shabby 100-ft site 12 teams turned good flights can see results chart month folks am off AMA HQ work Headquarters relocation committee Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolioa 0 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Aasociaoe Vice-Pegdeesns John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Juckoon 109 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arstur Johnson 932 Bauvan Dr Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDoueil 9521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Mcalzzi SR 00966 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sherum PG Boo 4s06 Birmingham AL 35206 Ton Thacker 2390C Lamrencevile Hwy Decatur GA 30033 didnt go District V Fun Fly year owe yourself go next year The.facilities alone Georgia Veter ans Park worth trip suspect Pop Curtis designed park includes Con trol Line circles paved runways Radio Control enough open area small field Free Flight contest Air Show Teams dont seem get recognition deserve model press make up local papers across district watched Bama Flyers Air Show Team put performance recent ly Decatur Decatur MAC sponsored miniature air show Boys Ranch managed get picture Would believe Florida 2-Me ter Championships drew 30 entries--five last years Nats Must good Florida weather overall winner 15year old Ed Wright Jr flew Prophet designed Joe Ruth Ed isnt just lucky junior-he has won five first place trophies past year sport flier good static display some fun flying sign successful weekend Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Societys recent weekend display attracted five new members club year old has grown six members almost 20 time----more member month LARKS District V located somewhere Florida couldnt read name thetown Reelfoot Aero Modelers Union City TN pleased crowd air show Easter Seals handing Easter Seal Center director dummy transmitter letting put amazing first time flying act Ed Parham actually flew plane fly public thats way Id like ithave expert work Stop Music insisted Charleston Navy Band Summerville SC Air Show band scheduled play end field Richard Jackson Fred Peters Ken Gulliford gave Control Line demon stration other end band mem bers stopped playing flying started because wanted watch flying Af ter flying alternated music musicians could watch area too small RC ho out came CL planes pays versatile AVP Ed Moorman trying get District V CL newsletter going terested please write info As evidenced column activity CL Dis trict V-its just hard find Lets pull gether newsletter Illinois ana 0 Ketruclty umI VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresideng 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aasoaane Vice-Pesidonrs Chuck Detano4631 N Mincnner Indianapolis IN 4922B Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenfield Rd. Guincy IL 92301 Frank Hugnes 401 S Birch Plarosburs MO 94477 Glenn Lee 910 Mandrake Batavia IL 90510 Helen Olsen 920 Old Bonhoosme University City MD 63132 Jim Sears PG Box 309 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Undermood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MG 93128 What No pictures got ityou must got ityou didnt send Im out printable pictures Please send some cant think ever take camera along meets Some surely better Jerry Smith Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN does Ive requested some copies excellent shots airborne camera printed newsletter Maybe next month Thanks Griffith Barnstormers again forwarding Contact clubs report new modelers learning fly Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord Span reports several big October 1980 81 Ed Wright Jr receives first place plaque CD Leon Kincaid George Cox Memphis TN nice look ing CL model Winners District V Fun Fly LR Clu Sumner Best Junior Mac Hodges Grand Champ David Phillips Alabama Champ Donald Chalker Rolling Joe Johnson South Carolina Champ Standing George Hughes David Grantham Wendell Sumner Henry Mausoif Tennessee Champ Dan Stevens Tom Breedlove Keith Douglas Didnt get names know Wendy left Dusty right Reelfoot Club President Lowell Lynn holds Ed Parhams plane Don Stimpson pulls out antenna Ron Savnik enjoying Kadet wheel chair Quincy Illinois Flying Falcons have new flying field good facilities available Dont miss Chicago Expo October 25-26 show may soon RC Show Shows good indications show may move prestigious Arlington Park just north OHare International Air port happens facilities will far beyond anything now available coun try case dont miss year DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton IL Bring model displayplane boat car Things August 30-31 Malta IL Aero-Challenge Muscular Dystrophy RC CL events August 31 Frankton IN Madison City RC Holiday Fun Fly September 1 Kansas City RC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Jacoma Park September 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-America Championships September 7 Lexington KY MAC Fall FF RC Festival September 13-14 Indianapolis IN Dis trict VI Club Team Championships RC Fun Fly September 14 KCRC Biplane Jumbo Scale September 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th An nual Old Timers Meet Bong Field WI September 14 St Charles IL Fox Valley Aero Club Airshow local charity September 14 Chicago IL Midwest Navy Carrier Association Championships September 20-21 St Louis Eagles Miss Valley Soaring Association combined Fall Meet Buder Park September 21 Indianapolis West Side Modelers New Hope Foundation Air Show September 21 Palos Park IL 9th Annual Turkey Fun Fly September 21 Kansas City Northern Knights Fall Fun Fly Smithyille Lake September 27-28 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Egyptian RC contest Pattern Sport Scale September 28 Chicago Aeronuts 37th Annual Midwestern States FF Championships Bong Field WI October 5 St Louis Eagles 7th contest Holten Park October 5 Libertyville IL Nike Site Chi cago Pylon Club Fall Races October 25-26 Wheaton IL Chicago Ex po Trade Show Static Contest RC air craft boats cars Soapbox young boy East Texas country side has accident confined bed home several weeks school teacher sends some magazines Pictures airplanes model airplanes create strong interest young modeler slowly learns fly CL FF ever seeing outside magazine Ive never stopped Magazines very important can stimulate interests thinking Model Aviation provides opportunity well informed model aviation news progress plus ability maintain insight AMAs business politics Upto-date information available concerning views thoughts ideas plans elected officials thank Mr Wheeley ex tend appreciation magazine staff printing often critical views both AMA MA completely unedited format vast majority modelers mostly interested fun modeling want strong national organization elect representatives serve interests association they membership have vested interest member interests can served elected officials regard association business Wishful daydreaming past colorful rhetoric jokes pleasant philosophies satisfy entire business spectrum Business varies beautiful ugly Pro grams projects ideas personnel must continually initiated evaluated terminated continued conditions war rant things can maintained good level business leaders must have intestinal fortitude face some unpleasant situations act accordingly day TV news talk shows inter views newspapers etc can find persons and/or groups explaining view points some project attempt gain public support Free press valuable asset free people Iowa igan eosta onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Anoociate VcePreode,to James Clark 4444 Woodnew Or. NE Cedar Aapds IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsatt Dr Madison WI 53711 Roe Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 odd things about writing column publication lead time volved July 15 1980 am busy packing move Washington DC yet loyal readers form District VII will see words until October issue Model Aviation mailed August can also guess October will wishing could have saved some heat July brought Midwest almost too hot stay out sun fly know lot guys did association leaders need free com munication vehicle membership must able inform busi ness see whether pretty ugly MA now such vehicle movements restrict columns party line promise bot tom line will continue costs main tain through column journal free expression AMA management membership Flash teams ihe AMA District VI RC Club Team Fun Fly District VI Cham pionships Indianapolis September 13-14 will Illinois Peoria RC Club Suburban Aero Club Chicago Indiana Plainfield Screaming Eagles Monroe County RC Club Kentucky Lexington Model Airplane Club X-Cell Team Missouri participating later EnjoyFLY FRIENDLY SKIES Keith Brown Pontiac Miniature Air craft Club just completed June 1st Fun Fly Adam CD Charlie club president making sure Keith devours foul tasting cracker soda cracker race event June 8th same club hosted Sport Scale contest photo below shows Skip Mast holding two trophiesBest Show First Place Military Scale Congratulations Skip Dave McDonald provided pictures I nice note Bud Carrow Plymouth Ml Flying Pilgrims accom panied full page local newspaper Community Crier-- giving text five photos describing model aviation club listed phone number Bud can contacted great hobby idea other areas small weekly papers could pursue Some nice photos July issue Des Moines Modellaires newsletter covering June 1980 Sig Contestat Montezuma IA much hobby owes Sigs probably measurable deserve great thanks [Publishers note article written prior luly 20th air craft accident took life Glen Sigafoose] following photo shows Larry Andrew artist sculptor showing bronze wire trophy Hazel Glen Later day crowd treated full scale Pitts Special air show Hazel Glen 82 Model Aviation three smiling men photo above Adam Rogers Charlie Hatmaker Grassfield MN RC Club comes news out looking new flying sites precautionary measure present site includes houserented familyand some fliers have known overfly place Let add words Tom Liegierski Vic Leerhoff Flying sites hard get obey club rules hang have St Paul MN club does good job newsletter last issue contained tabulated contest results hints finishing details build fast charger Thanks Bob LaBrash copy Congratualtions John Winstanley Grand Valley MI RC Club named Member Month unselfish club work including limited assist ance fliers donation glider club use training new fliers final photo month Pylon Racers WILLI circuit operates Wisconsin Illinois Winners Fond du Lac WI meet left right Paul Yee Sheboygan 5th Lyle Forsgren Oshkosh 4th Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 3rd Al Scidmore AVP Madison 2nd WinnahJim Gilgenbach Fond du Lac Thanks Al photo Well guys gals last column vice president District VII though being printed after have commenced new job AMA promise will best can organization would like thank Jim Clark Bob Lundberg Bill Rohring Terry Taylor Al Scidmore John Lorbiecke Jr Ron Searsall AVPsfor help support would also like thank other district officersPhil Klint worth Jim Sinton Claude McCullough Pete Waters John Evert Len Roe Debi Imhoff long hours work behalf AMA fine organization has grown will continue grow due unselfish efforts great number people sincere ly hope involved especially offi cers will keep eyes main goals direct efforts reaching Arkoosas 0 Louisiana S New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aaoocoto Vico-Prsodenns Buzz Auerill 9117 La Burraneo NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulpbur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PteasantonTX 78064 Larry Sortor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville 01 74003 away school two weeks last month returned home work office stacked up Thus no column However meantime lots things going change have some pic tures various events district Before forget two weeks Baton Rouge very enjoyable school kept us pretty busy able get out fly some Baton Rouge club members couple times really have fine site has used years thanks especially want thank sent switch harness met field unfortunately neglected write down name soon lost terrible memory sent package return addressno name sure appreciate remembering Ground Pounders Club Jonesboro AR provided pictures above group participated show consisting RC flying full scale aerobatics balloon racemancarrying balloons pictures beautiful color hope show up magazine picture below Alexandria LA plane foreground Sig Smith Mini-plane Power K&B 40 controls Kraft builder Bruce Witherell fellows fly World War II vintage airfield nearby Pollock LA acres acres asphalt Out Houston TX area come fol lowing two pictures first Doc Martins Scale P-Siweighs over 30 pounds re portedly flies well Power identified twice size Scat Cat 500 built Bill Britcliff subject second picture below Quadra powered plane recently won fly what bring pylon race doing eliminated part competition vir tue mid-air collision kept flying Both fliers Gulf Coast RIC Club Seems like month another club Houston area Norman Oklahoma comes word first annual Hot Dog Contest sponsored Central Oklahoma R/C Society photo below P-Si scratch built Gene Pitman Other winners Pat Jones Edmond flying Aeromaster first Robert Billingham Oklahoma City Pulsar third course other contests aregoingon Baton Rouge great turnoutover fifty pattern have some picturesmaybe next month Lafayette LA got rained out first time ever Look reschedule date September have tried avoid making contest calendar two upcoming events have pointed out unusual Both Houston area First Quarter Scale 80 Airshow featuring Best Old Timer WWI WWII Biplane Quarter Scales Additional attractions include parachute demonstrations full scale homebuilts aerobatic displays Unfortunately scheduled August 9th lOththisone will probably history read other event scheduled September 27th 28th being billed Q-S00 National Py lon Race Check contest calendar de tails October 1980 83 Changing subject drastically still have lots maneuvering among elected officials AMA Read articles make up own mind pointlook closely continues faithfully along course over years opposed have changed drastically closing Executive Council will meet Ohio weekend before Nationals Among important business nominating committee course District VIII VP up year have some real ly good candidates Good luck tolorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis Mellamis Dislrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blud. Casper WY 82601 Ed Con 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Aicketro 516S Cloadas Sioun Falls SD 57103 mail starts coming great guys gals out District IX just super dont know some other District VPs feel about pro con mail obviously comes way thrive fact will need simply sur vive writing monthly column Actually reading other VP columns know important input must whole Executive Councilso keep cards letters comm folks Pictures too black white glossies good contrast sharp images mentioned pro con mail above Let tell am point hope will see close same way dont let know also Two sides issue existmaybe two sides some issues fact people fail recognize negative comment make should some willingness open-mindedness listen another viewpoint necessarily agree withj have little tolerance Ive received some pret ty onesided opinions form news letters notes month mostly centering around hot issues course refresh ing constructive would writers would try point out some positive things also taking place t see anything positive happening take strong step toward making something posi tive happen Involvement active involvement order improvement Try shoot things down distance offer some viable alternative people representing front lines speak Thats am point VP spot hope will support position feed some two-sided stuff con sidered time time would like take newsletter items cross desk share just written some recently received Turbulent Tissue newsletter Model Association Central Kansas Inc AMA club No 895 pen Jim Mow rey Rte 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 What Dont Know Can Hurt June issue hobby industry magazine Model Retailer carried editorial publishers page first consid ered reprinting face value appeared worthwhile reading everyone After studying contents its purpose appar ent whitewash past President character assassination present Presi dentand no value whatsoever writer admits has never met Earl Witt implies Earl has no qualifica tions hold office AMA President writer has met Earl has problem fact overqualified position Asking questions directing criticism goes territory other hand editorial also im plies Johnny Clemens made no wrong deci sions agree premise again what expect make decision can wrong Now before start chalking off whitewash Mr Witt lets take look last paragraph page 71 July issue Model viation under heading Presidents Outlook implies maga zine survey sent out biased give im pression magazine goes optional will cost fact other options keep price same Check photocopy survey attached newsletter / Note survey referred reprinted youre study vote count included 14 days near end survey period Take time figure percentages return votes re member 3000 mailed out Now would someone please explain Executive Council voted make magazine optional may believe organization still founded will maJority survey very conclusive Executive Council does reverse decision will lust time have stuck general mem bership Executive Council has self-seeking group people have saddled history AMA Apparently have impression gen eral membership bunch sheep led slaughter Besides narrow outlook couple have flimflammed way paying posi tions Headquarters staff before terms office elected positions com pleted indicates feel no duty toward elected con cerned what can milk out organization type person will nei ther Headquarters general membership good way things going brace selves havent seen anything yetI told so~ Orbiting Eagles Newsletter AMA club No 406 Mike Doran Editor Dana Hoim Publisher 786 Madison Ave Apt 1 Council Bluffs IA 51501 Vince Mankowski Moves DC Vince Mankowski has moved Washing ton DC become Assistant Executive Direc tor AMA Orbiting Eagles Omaha will greatly miss man such credit modeling area Although Vince has vast number ac complishments will always think Vince man got involved modeling Back just started out ol Charlie Mur phy Vince guy helped us out gave us motors planes rides club meetings took us out flying got proficient let pick brains information sometimes till late hours night drove together contests shows meetings im portantly getting lazy Vince kicking butt volun teering things making sure got planes built newsletter out hated Sometimes really got mad got case doing some thing Im glad did really am dont think Id writing now flying models wasnt Vince can never thank him enough until now never have Among other accomplishments Vince leader among Bellevue Sodbusters Orbiting Eagles Omaha prime mover successful effort get 1979 Nats Lincoln getting club flying site put Seymore Smith Park AMA District IX vice-president now Assistant Executive Direc tor Academy Model Aeronautics am sure Vince will total modeling community what has done District IX area Because am glad Vince has moved Washington Mike Doran Joan Alyca Pueblo CO came following pictures contest report AT-6 Texans Take Air Pueblo Sky Corral RC field Pueblo CO site big doins 4th July Quarter Midget pylon racing common parts race little out ordinary Seems though rules re quired Jemco AT-6s Whats stock out-of-the-box 40s could used no Schneurles etc standard 10-6 props specified 84 Model Aviation Pylon race winners Pueblo CO display AT-6 race trophies LR Jerry Bible fifth place Dale Alyea fourth place Larry Osborn third place Sam Pisciotta second place Bill Pachak first place Pisciotta high time 23356 iop winner independence Lay Al-li race Bill Pachak rightl aided abetted caller Harold Shaver leftl Six planes met specs included being finished Four completed race Racing complicated high air tem peratures AT-6s proved stable good turns Low time 23356 posted Sam Pisciotta Winners Bill Pachak first Sam Pis ciotta second Larry Osboin third Dale Alyea fourth jerry Bible fifth Sam Pisci otta CD agreed unusual fun event holiday Warmbut fun District IX have need fill two three spots associate vice presidents district allowed up seven Heres chance volunteer assist se lection tan will represent AMA old two-way street gang Basically looks like need person Nebraska Colorado North Dakota point about some input As column being written prior Nats about four weeks will receiving copy after Nats would expect have seen some great participation District IX members both contest ant management standpoint have chance meet visit Keep mail coming Arizona tornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redunds Beach CA 90278 Associate Vioe-Presidenns Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisolm 1100 Went Share Presno CA 93711 Lonne Kroeber 2401 Zufro Cr. Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 8ob Reynolds Rr B So, St Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Sooreden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City LIT 84117 months report will brief much delight typist good wife Judy club visited since last report East Bay Radio Controllers dy namic club located Oakland Bay area flew up met airport Art Gagnier club president Art took clubs field way town field has paved runway large paved pit area club has clever method storing stuff field Ive ever seen obtained old Mosler safe about 5 high set cement site strong steel box welded over combi nation lock couldnt sledgehammered otf has cut theft club items zero Other clubs might want consider idea Later evening club took dinner gathering 12 cluded some wives members During meal enjoyable talk Roy Weber Roy has belonged AMA sinLe first organized Hes quite scale buff judged last FAI World Scale Championships Woodvale England After dinner went club meeting room really packed think thcm see great scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed still raving about finally left spend night Glenn Carters house Glenn wife Doris really bent over backward see enjoyed myself admit succeeded Glenn District X AVPs next morning after leisurely break fast once again went clubs flying site having fun fly great turnout members Ernie Ruppert flying Senior Falcon handed transmitter course throttled plane back first request flew around four five minutes very sloppy manner hand him transmitter couple Alaska o anu on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asozuziane Vine-Prosidenno Al Culver 1607S non him Pocarello ID 8320 Simon Oreese Rt tBoo 48 Broadvew MT 59015 Cd McCollough 53 SC 81 Portiand OR 97215 Orlando Civ Redo 26608 Goner Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 Nh Main St. Redmond WA 96052 times writing column magazine less pleasant Since Model viatiun re kindled mid-70s have report passing far too friends occasions February 5 1980 brilliant young A/2 Towline Glider flier left name Marc Nagasawa Marc 21 years old stood tall capability among model build ers have known over years first recollection Marc Boe ing Management Association Model Scholar ship Contest early 1970s flying rockets excellent work man possessed quiet tenacity ri valed elders Guided Jim Walters assisted Bruce Kimball Marc advanced fast pace soon designing own A/2 gliders own towhook M N Hook workmanship became perfect difficult person beat times hurry might still have Falcon What unusual about flying Falcon was first time 24 years Id transmitter hands never accomplished RCer 1956 Id steered Smog Hog 6-channel reed set around sky little know think proportional stay noon flight catch leave fun too soon Yet another club member name Bill Hausske stepped offered take airport took him up offer nice chat drive over Id have say enjoyable outing recently received copy Mar velous Miniatures back Northern Cali fornia possession Ma Emhart few weeks showed around showed five different groups total 145 people film well re ceived saw went Post Office return film ensuing discussion led discovery film could shipped Library Rate reason 1 its edu cational film 2 belongs non-profit organization cost savings quite large want remind about table top display have available clubs next mall show makes nice backdrop focal point show Drop line Ill ship via UPS Im still open invitations attend club meeting Write well see what can arrange THERMALS contest field illustrated con test record 1978 FAI Free Flight finals Marc placed fifth very challenging conditions finals perform ance inspiring 1979 semi-finals over Labor Day weekend Marc qualified 1980 finals circumstances again proved very challenging Marc felt well weekend doctor learned Marc leukemia battle en sued Marc doctor apparently won Shortly after being told about proxy flying models Misery Meet Team Challenge however weakened body succumbed pneumonia Bruce Kimball having memorial trophy made presented perpetually West ern FAI Challenge will renamed Marcs memory Remembrances may sent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen ter Seattle sincere condolences Naga sawa family Bruce Kimball Gwen Ditsworth probably March closest friends single word comes mind expresses opinion Marc family models word name first Fl de sign Sa-Ha-Lee means High Above Chinook Indian language Thanks due Bat Sheet Co editors Helmick Collins much preceeding report February 1980 issue publication contains Marcs de signs called Syiph-An cannot wonder small person Marc huge talent would have gone world remained us October 1980 85 Lineup ot Jemco AT-5 pylon planes Sky Corral Field Pueblo CO Race flown under Quarter Midget rules JUN IO FLIGHT / ED WH ITT EN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Profiles Are Control Liners profile models useful beginner Free Flight designs Control Line flying must really Profile Heaven Dozens good profile CL designs available just beginners Dozens good kits also available Lets take look some Carl Goldberg Models CG line has four look good P-40 Flying Tiger 18 span all-balsa prefab 049 en gines Lil Wizard 21 span 049s comes shaped balsa wing die-cut fuselage Swordsman 18 has smaller 18 span die-cut balsa uses 020 049 motors Lil Jumpin Bean 21 stunt model 049s Top Flite Models good kits little larger sport Contest flying Baby Flite Streak has 24 span 049 099 engines Junior Flite Streak 31 090 250s Streak Trainer 33 150 190s Please note Top Fuse models mostly call bigger Y2A engines Junior Flits Midwest Products profile real young beginners model Midwests Snorky Trainer has tough 36 span foam wing uses 150 190 engines Super Snorky Trainer Midwest also has four neat 21 span World War II fighters engines Warhawk Messerschmidt 109 Mustang Air Cobra feature Quick Mount shown simple toughened plastic engine landing gear bracket uses two screws attachment alignment Quik-Mount Warhawk Another Midwest kit like Super Mouse advanced Class II Mouse Racer 17 span using beam-mounted 049 kit features die-cut parts fully illustrated step-by-step plans Sterling Models Seven super simple begin ner models group about 21 span 049 engine can used including plastic models include Thunderjet Eindecker Su per Cub Mustang Spitfire scale jobs plus Beginners Ringmaster Beginners Ringmaster Biplane Some pickinsl Sig Manufacturing whole bunch good kits Shoestring 28 span Buster 24 both use 010 150 en gines Skyray Deweybird bit smaller 23 22 spans using 049s certainly ought able find kits well-known manufac turers hobby shops shelves sure note models run small large slow fast very simple moderately advanced Choose according ability Which Control Line models young ginners favorites Write tell about Are pages selec tion like Tell too Also let know cant find listed prefer listed hobby shop Keep flippin prop See next month 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents Air Show Crash Claims Glen Sigatoose 62 loved life enjoyed thoroughly giving himself way Glen Sigafoose best proof philosophy casting bread upon waters will return investment thousand-fold always ploughed back surplus labors saw name Sig become world famous company multiply its growth over over just few months earlier recog nized Toledo induction AMAs Model Aviation Hall Famea popular choice accepted accolade typical quiet shy manner deceptive contrast dynamic achievements told basics Glens story just short ago Hall Fame report July 1980 issue Model Aviation magazine report too brief Glen jus ticeit could skim surface Like legend stories about Glen Sigafoose will heard years come contri butions efforts effect people model aviation world will linger memories cannot fade easily old timers AMA Headquarters will remember lean days dump deficit campaigns AMA annual budgets often red Frank Ehling knew could count Glen help funds sup plies encouragement some others industry critical rather help ful name Sig always found listed among Academy Nats sponsors adver tisers supporters Furthermore no success AMAs Delta Dart program youngsters Glen made AMA Cub kits hundreds thousands no profit likely loss company AMAs teams world championships particular beneficiaries Sig generosity supported teams categories team shirts have sported name Sig other because asked recog nition because team members proud acknowledge source support fitting therefore among family Sig employees several former world championships team members work Sig means joining Sig family Glen Hazel people worked names employee payroll First names used Mostly however problem solver got tremendous satisfaction making something work nobody else successful production machines liked demonstrate automatically counted straight pins pack aging brilliantly simple ingenious Hes left mark through huge sprawling Sig plant everyone else quit day Glen could often found far corner buildings tink ering some idea process machine trying something better cheaper simpler ever monument free enter prise Sig Manufacturing Company great virtues such perseverance hard work ever present Sig tory Glen believed lived golden rule unto others would have unto As result will carry Sig name determined will live tradition Glen Sigafoose es tablished Hazel Maxey Claude Hank Paul Mike others Sig family have accepted challenge keep things go ing Glen away rest model aviation world has extended best wishes encouragement also movement underway promote Glen Sigafoose morial Fund scholarships young mod elers Details being developed will announced shortly donations have already made Anyone desiring contribute may send directly Sig Manu facturing Company Inc Montezuma IA 50171 care AMA HQ transfer Sig fund Final Version AMA Frequency Plan Approved Go FCC plan support request 50 fre quencies Radio Control IRO model aircraft 23 model cars boats approved Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics AMA during special meetings Washington DC July 1 2 information being submitted Federal Communications Commission FCC based data gathered during past few months help RC industry inputs research frequencies 72 75 MegaHertz range sandwiched between existing frequencies using narrow band width tech nology accommodate channels less space FCC approval however probably least year half away allowing typi cal governmental rules change procedures According committee new RC frequencies would phased over 10-year period after time use currently ex isting frequencies would discontinued committees plan envisions availability 50 channel 72 MHz model aircraft RC equipment immediately upon FCC approval although 19 channels seven current 12 new would initially used Equipment 72 Model Aviation 5dIUUU III IUIIU often last names like sons daughters Glen loved fly left us doing what enjoyed also loved ground tinkering machines gadg ets Sig plant super machinist technician engineer tool maker designer etc existing RC frequencies would no longer manufactured after three years could sold after five years would useable 10 years FCC approval date After 10-year transition period Only new 50-channel equipment would allow able model aircraft use same time factors would apply new 23-channel 75 MHz non-aircraft RC operations regard phasing Out ofnewandoldfrequencies noted AMA committee new frequencies would ex pected used simultaneously place However due interference problems necessary have select assure interference-free operations given time particular location also noted necessary safety effectively separate model aircraft boat car operations currently use simi lar RC equipment can cause crashes occur AMA effort latest step con tinuing project following petition submitted AMA FCC 1978 obtain relief RC interference problems have aggravated recent expansion CB activities increasing encroachment industrial commercial users existing frequencies rapid growth RC activ itity general Frequency Committee meetings sponsored AMA held organizations national headquarters detail heres what expect suming FCC approval AMA plan 1 During 10-year transition period total 19 frequencies would available model aircraft use including seven now approved such use plus 12 new fre quencies would become available soon equipment offered sale expected immediate upon FCC ap proval because such equipment narrow band form already being marketed several manufacturers foreign markets Note equipment would also compati ble 50 channel requirements would effect after 10-year transition period 2 Four instead three existing frequencies would shared model aircraft boat car users during 10-year transi tion period 7216 7232 7296 7564 present time 7564 designated air craft others already shared Adding 7564 shared group necessary eventual frequency alignment will effect after 10-year transition period meantime 7564 would con tinue available aircraft use although some increased risk interference non-aircraft activity 3 Similar above 21 new frequen cies non-aircraft model use would also available immediately after FCC approval addition four current frequencies noted 1 above Thus 25 frequencies would available car boat operations during 10-year transition period 4 At end 10-year transition period existing 72-75 MHz fre quencies would used However 31 new frequencies would freely available model aircraft use same time car boat use four current frequencies would dropped two new non-aircraft frequencies would added providing up new total 23 frequencies 5 During 10-year transition period aircraft use 50 new fre quencies can used situations current frequencies used Thus special meets such Nats designated frequencies allowed club fields clubs may choose exclude ex isting frequencies no club still operated current equipment will pos sible take advantage larger number available frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period should noted use 50 new frequencies would legal immediately upon FCC ap proval would safe operate old new equipment same location cases depending upon particular combination old new frequencies AMA plans publish list compatible frequencies upon FCC approval new RC plan 6 Similar 5 above use new frequencies boats cars sooner end 10-year transition period will possible under specific situations gener ally old frequencies used 7 Since operation new frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period safety matter possible such operation may incorporated AMA Safety Code insurance coverage may dependent upon proper safe mixing old new frequencies par ticular time place other words frequency control exercised prevent un safe mixing insurance coverage would apply exact text AMAs submission FCC final development magazine went press full text will published earliest issue after receipt FCC New AMA NC Frequency Identification Control System Introduction after years reasonably suc cessful operation current system should AMA propose new quite different frequency identification control system Basically answer cur rent system based wholly patterns colored streamers designate bands indi vidual frequencies within bands about become outmoded Modelers USA have reasonable expectation acquiring additional channels RC use near future existing color-based sys tem will simply expand fulfill new requirements reason Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics same time has formulating AMAs technical submissions FCC rela tive proposed new frequencies has also discussing ways new fre quencies can identified controlled flying sites throughout country responsibility way FCC ex pects user organizations like AMA assume proposal follows Frequency Committees recommendation AMA Executive Council AMA fre quency identification control system will meet needs 1 980s 1990s highlights 1 system troduces concept unique channel num bers RC channel old new will have its own individual number channel number will prominently identi fied transmitter flag changeable crystals other frequency selection methods become technically economically feasible number will also used designate crystal frequency selected frequency equipment operating given time concept numbered channels new has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate vari ous TV marine CB frequencies 2 system provides relief problem color blindness part some RC fliers color fading part current streamers 3 system provides immediate visibility 49 MHz band its five authorized frequenciesa band al ready use some flying sites popularity likely grow 4 system expandablenot expected new frequencies 7275 MHz range others may become available future Frequency Committee has no hesitation recommending new Fre quency Identification Control System AMA Executive Council adoption AMA membership large use being published proposed draft form since sure will ideas membership will want have considered final version invite comments individual members clubs RC manu facturing community AMA intent introduce new system during 1981 flying competi tion season Therefore comments received during September 1980 will considered prior publication final version plan November December year will effective January 1 1981 AMA events AMA RC Frequency Identification Control System 10 Objective institute new frequen cy identification control system will encompass existing channel allocations including 49 MHz provide contin uing control current seven channels 7275 MHz band until super seded new frequencies establish sys tem will permit extension channel numbers new RC frequencies may made available FCC fu ture system recommended AMA members clubs soon can im plemented will mandatory AMA sponsored events calendar year 1981 thereafter 20 Background exIsting system frequency identification control depends strictly combinations color coded flags distinguish various channels pres ent system clearly cannot provide neces sary control expected some 80 new RC channels allocated FCC Continued page 75 October 1980 73 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION wisdom relocating AMA Head quarters out Washington DC has generally accepted ques tion answered cost remaining District Columbia escalating rate feel yond reasonable economic level Headquarters staff personnel working District IV Vice-President Chuck Foreman preparing several al ternate proposals relocation column being written Eight ten options available getting Headquarters less costly suburban area problem now get Coun cil determination what alternative advantageous AMAs future AMA GROWTH short noteas mid-July AMA membership still running about 10% ahead 1979 membership 72243 now have 1333 sanctioned AMA clubs continuing member ship growth insures stability organization FUN FLIES AND RALLIES NY being favored beau tiful weather attracted model builders far west Toledo OH far east Grandby MA far south Tennessee North num ber Canadian entries no competition meet rules involved flying order safety sixty entries two-day meet nearly quarter scale flying session see seen modelers enjoyed others com pany discussed observed other modelers aircraft very enjoyable time As travel around country read newsletters receive large quantities find flying ses sions such occurring United States havent taken part recommend 1981 NATIONALS As writing have informal proposals two possible locations Lakehurst NJ wherein under stood may have sufficient space made available hold Nationals Previous investigation New Jersey area utilizing Lakehurst has too restrictive hold entire meet second proposal San Antonio TX utilizing Brook Air Force Facility field primary base Radio Control Control Line nearby auxiliary field Randolph Air Force Base Free Flight Helicopter Soaring events Prior receipt issue sites will discussed Executive Council sum mer meeting hope able report definite plans next issue FLYING FIELD SAFETY Though clubs have safety rules procedures flying fields dic tating can fly can fly can fly Im finding ever increasing number clubs insti tuting very formal flight training pro gram part safety criteria more persons taking up hobby limited flying space available resultant congestion hazard itself models avail able anyone can go hobby shop buy build models fly some assistance train ing experienced model builders Fun flies noncompetitive model meets appear ever increasing numbers probably natural ten dency since majority mem bership noncompetitive fliers fly personal enjoyment what surprising size scope events spite ever increasing costs transportation modelers traveling great distances fly other modelers pure enjoyment June attended fun fly spon sored Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS spite bad weather eventually caused cancellation meet attendance modelers several states July opportunity tend Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Scale Rally Olean 74 Model Aviation SMALL SCALEPeanut Scale models Indoor Championships West Baden IN probability will crash model first attempt very dis couraging new modeler fact likely crash model creates hazard other per sons property As full scale air craft pilot required take training have certain level com petency before allowed fly aircraft himself clubs requir ing level competency before utiliza tion club facilities begin ning flier clubs provide instruc tors will assist new fliers obtaining level competency instructors examiners also sure other members club beginners have skill necessary safely fly club facility An off shoot program developing recognizing different levels competen cy quote CORKS News letter Instead just horsing around sky practice maneuvers climb steps higher level skills assign identification skill level such red blue gold level gold level two gold level three Programs such serve enhance safety program other sport occupation greater skill individual less hazard CONTROL LINE PUBLICATION Control Line interests AMA Ive just received first issue Control Line Speed Racing Ga zette informative publication giving national worldwide news what taking place areas competition well technical topics interested areas competition write Its da GAZ 306 Yardley Commons Yardley PA 19067 reminder terested rocketsshortly after scheduled receive issue Model viation World Champion ships Space Models rockets tak ing place 7 12 September Lakehurst Naval Air Facility New Jersey CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPS event Poland July 1218 showed overwhelming US victory Aerobatics first Les McDon ald second Bob Hunt third Bill Werwage tenth Wynn Paul US team first Perkins/Albritton tied sec ond Team Race British team although details now clear protest made probably will resolved ClAM concerning allegations organizer did follow rules re-flight Jack son/Nelson eleventh McCol lum/Kusik fiftieth team Denmark first individual basis provisionally US team overall fifth British team winner Phil Granderson third Combat George Cleveland ninth Paul Curtis fortieth USSR won individually team US team fourth top place Speed seventh Charles Lieber Luke Roy respec tively tenth twelfth France both individual team win ner US team third GREAT LOSS Glen Sigafoose died unfortunate aircraft accident July 20 New F req ID cont page 73 new control system will use sequen tial channel numbering scheme primary basis frequency identification fore control Channel numbers will unique repeated throughout system Colors will used distinguish band group frequencies another An individuals color blindness indistin guishable flag colors will render sys tem useless AMA has drawn heavily European modelers experience drafting new control system basic channel numbering system has employed quite successfully years 30 Description General colored flag actually platesee Para 42 ap propriate channel number will posted RC transmitters antenna channel numbering has started arbitrarily existing 27 MHz frequencies existing RC channels 27 49 53 MHz Amateur Radio Service six meter band will use first 19 channel numbers Because channels have generally known actual frequencies years flags channels will show both channel number frequency present 7275 MHz RC channels total seven will have interim channel designation since expected fre quencies will eventually phased out over ten-year period time simplicity channels will use three digit number based last three digits specific fre quency example 72080 will desig nated channel 080 72160 will simply referred channel 160 three digit designation will clearly set channels apart proposed new 7275 MHz fre quency allocations will carry according current expectations two digit channel numbers 20 through 69 aircraft use 70 through 92 non-aircraft use color flag will designate frequency band transmitter operating mainly allow quick recognition band use channel number will always primary identifier AMA plan also specifies plug-in transmitter receiver tuning mod ules used will also required follow band color code provide both consistency safety systemie discrepancy transmitter white module plugged flying black flag will likely noticed quickly other model ers owner FCC permits plug-in crystals new frequencies crystal holders will also required color coded channel numbered accordance new system absence FCC reaction AMA proposal too early publish spe cific instructions frequency/channel number match-up expect come available 7275 MHz area can however make following general points regarding extension channel num bering color code system fre quencies 1 hope acquire 50 new channels 72 MHz sub-band aircraft use would channels 2069 flag would white channel num bers black Only channel number would appear flagit would necessary frequency also included Plug-in tuning modules would also white marked AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Continued page 77 October 1980 75 LARGE SCALEPart STARS World War Quarter Scale Squadron Olean NY WORLD SPACE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 friend Dick Patton flies over US some important company reports rumor AMA Secretary/Treasurer folks inter ested job AMA Headquarters Washington DC true believe elected Council member should use position feather nest AMAs money Two VPs have accepted position recently Washington Both good men criticize either such action such Did see Earl Witts pledge last months Model vi ation kind permission make same hereby vow have never past now nor ever will future seek accept employ ment AMA Mr Scarborough prominent AMA VP serving District X has asked research report him number Contest Directors earned free AMA membership 1979 also free mag way information highly confidential expect handle accordingly 1791 free memberships awarded last year follows Class Meet Class B Meet Class AA Meet Class AAA Meet Class AAAA Meet 1 per meet 664 1" 51 2 " 574 3"141 5 " 10 Contests 1440 Relatively few also passed out helping Nats being AMA officer etc grand total coming above figure 1791 Did have dig out myself No cleverly fell back Membership Director Kip Smythe never fails get credit readers please keep info secret Did read Bill Winters farewell last issue Bill greatly respected friend will always told several us back February planned resign Speaking two high officials mentioned am blame doing Earl ly came along ride doing job Secretary/Treasurer monitoring money intend con tinue doing Bill very fine person think spoon fed soap opera stuff generally has little no place splendid magazine want blame someoneblame fault seriously interested AMA goings-on come fine AMA Headquarters Washington open public get invitation president attend Coun cil meeting theres sufficient space meeting room know anxious members possible see AMA action will discover no good guys no bad guys nobody out get anybody us simply has different role play Speaking AMA Headquarters see beautiful young lady pic tured above Mrs Norma Curlings charge chartered AMA clubs keeps everybody straight up department belong char tered club arent doing right better look out Long ago model airplanes Free Flight dominated hobby no longer Today Radio Control models majority Pic tured above Americas top RC fliers resting between demonstrations Mr Jesse Freeman Bessemer AL although has achieved great fame flier will speak friend Trans lated means Jesse aint got bighead yet people friendly neighborhood family group assembled day fun flying radio controlled ship Little daughter Rebecca Shufflebarger middle hoping some day will grow up pretty mama left Betty Stacy protecting Re becca evil know organization devoted exclusively quarter scale larger RC aircraft called International Miniature Air craft Association IMAA print beautiful bound newsletter complete pictures works Send ten bucks Bill Clark 3840 Milton Way North Highlands CA 95660 will send fat newsletter showing build conceal wife ten-foot quarter scale model airplane See next month. 76 Model Aviation vvnrn ao uo auring neuonai rgaIIIy urn wavur gui imu . picnic course Especially RC club has meeting near Fourth July promi nent group includes club President Mr Dale Welch Miss Cora Puzon ex-President Tom Long club Secretary Miles Jackson Dr Gary Turner others temperature 101 degrees sun 99 shade proving wisdom good shelter Thus did Birming ham RC Club hold its monthly conclave New Freq ID cant page 75 also hope simultaneously acquire 23 new channels 75 MHz sub-band non-air craft use would channels 7092 The flag color would black white channel numbers Plug-in modules would black marked NON-AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 3 above arrangement provides total separation aircraft non-air craft frequencies same time cluding adequate number useful chan nels both groups Since expect bulk RC modelers will new frequencies middle 1980s have reserved black-on-white whiteon-black color combinationswhich color experts tell us have highest contrast recog nition factorfor two new frequency groups 4 During interim ten-year period older 7275 MHz frequencies still use will necessary certain new channels remain unused since otherwise would source mutual interference equipment present 7275 MHz channels AMA plans publish information interim period new channels compatible older equipment also likely AMA insurance coverage will limited same compatible frequencies during terim period 40 Frequency Flags 41 Size size frequency flags used system will same Figure 1 provides typical dimensions 42 Flag Material frequency flag should constructed non-flexible plywood plastic material has suffi cient rigidity perform its function key point flag should stand-off self-support off transmitters antenna mast channel number can easily read other modelers 43 Flag Mounting flag should mounted near bottom transmitters antenna spring clip will hold vertical visibility will allow removed complete antenna collapse flag should also easily removable since fliers will have change flags change numbers flag time changes channels 44 Color Assignments band fre quencies groups channels shall have single distinguishing color color assign ments follows BandDesignationFlag Color 27MHzBrown B49MHzBlue C53 MHz six metersGreen DExisting 72-75 MI-lzOrange New Bands E F 72 MHz aircraftWhite 75 MHz non-aircraftBlack 50 Band Colors/Channel Numbers/Fre quencies 51 Existing Continuing RC Channels will covered channels through 19 frequency flag will required will have appropriate band color channel number specific frequency smaller sized numbers reference RC equipment owner/flier 511 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix 52 Interim RC Channels interim channels actually present 7275 MHz frequencies total 7 channels channels will use three digit designation based last three digits actual frequency frequency flag band will contain three digits 521 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix B 53 New RC Channels frequency flag expected new 72 MHz 75 MHz channels will contain channel num ber bold print R-F modules plug-in crystals will further identified described paragraph 30 531 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments published future follow ing FCC response AMA proposal 60 Source Flags As indicated Para 10 proposed system should imple mented soon possible since provides better system control present colored flags new flags can easily made individual modelers however AMA believes number RC manufac turers suppliers will move promptly provide new style flags once market develops Starting 1981 will manda tory use new style flags AMA sanctioned competitions 70 Further Discussion 71 Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency control system club sites contests Pins should also color coded band channel numbered As past transmitter should turned frequency pin attached antenna 72 Overlap Existing 7275 MHz Channels AMA recognizes during phase-out period existing 72 75 MHz RC channels will interfere cer tain new channels problem will highly publicized once new frequencies authorized use practice true control can exercised local indi vidual flying sites expected cer tain compatible new channels will given AMA sanction use insurance coverage during interim period 73 Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices scanning receiver might prove great help 74 Wind Direction Streamers new rigid frequency flags will help display ing wind direction benefit flier wind direction streamer may fastened top transmitter antenna Its color up individual flier since streamer will no longer element frequency identification control plan However consistency recommended streamer match basic band flag color 75 Telemetry Devices flier using telemetry device such thermal sensor must display two frequency control flags flag designate RC channel use other designate frequency being used telemetry down-link RC control channel flag should placed above telemetry channel flag trans mitters antenna FIGURE 1 Typical Frequency Flag Spring clips easy re moval Flag must hang vertically transmit ter normal flying position 6 C C C C Channel number large & read able possible Must appear both sides flag Frequency small print pilots own reference Only used Channels 779 XMTR Case Flag made plywood plastic Num bers may stick-on painted variety APPENDIX Existing Continuing RC Channels Band Brown 27 MHz B Blue 49 MHz C Green 53 MHz ARS Six Meter Band Channel No 2 3 4 S 6 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 26995 2 7045 27095II 27145L~J 27195Brown Flag 27255White No 749830 849845 949860 1049875 1149890 1253100 1353200 1453300 1553400 1653500 17*53600 18*53700 19*53800 Note An amateur license frequencies 7 49830 Blue Flag medium light Black No 12 531 Green Flag White No required use *Although general use channels part AMA recommended six meter pattern RC protected maximum extent possible consistent amateur authorizations ARRL six meter repeater band plan APPENDIX B Interim RC Channels Band D Orange Existing 7275 MHz Channels Channel No 080 160 240 320 400 960 640 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 72080 72160 72240 72320 ____________ 72400 72960 75 640 o8o Orange Flag Black No Note expected frequencies channels will remain use ten-year period following FCC authorization new 72-75 MHz channels time no reason avoid acquiring equipment uses frequencies October 1980 77 Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel a cnO 26995 V Indoor RC Catching California primed pump viaB II North rops annual meets connection trade shows now activity includes east coastHampton VAwhere Indoor RC has getting much attention Last March Tidewater Model Soaring Society under Contest Director HA Stokely held threeevent meet Hampton Coliseum nine contestants Winner Light er Air Louis Bruhn Woody Blanchard won Powered Aircraft flight 50 minutes nine seconds Dave Robelen won Glider event hand-launched highest Seats flight two minutes five seconds Interesting sidelight due frozen floor ice rink downdraftsl contrast Free Flight indoor activity buildings girder structures no great problem RC makes sites available National Car Discount 20% National Car Rental has advised effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 20% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary re-issue National Car Rental iden tification cards stickers members re flect increase Members need identify themselves presently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 20% discount appli cable Member pays gas used CD Operations Closed Down Last June US Attorneys Office Baltimore announced completed local crackdown illegal activities citi zens band radio stations result ex tensive investigation operation illegal radjo stations Most illegal operations involved op erating modified CB radios unauthorized frequencies powers excess authorized FCC has allocated 40 specific channels use CB band CBers operate out-of-band cause interference other authorized radio stations tele vision reception Teams US marshals exe cuted five simultaneous warrants Balti area Approximately $5000 worth equipment seized District Offices Baltimore Hy attsville MD initiated crackdown continuing effort FCC help utilize radio spectrum limited national re source efficiently effectively also keep CB problems minimum Federal law provides penalties up $500 per day per offense violations FCC rules regulations year im prisonment and/or $10000 fine unlicensed operation CB other radio transmitting equipment Ceeeecricui Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Isiand C Vermoet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Anomie Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker Paul Or. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler S Bolduc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Busy summer bet visited picnic field Fremont Flyers Danville NH some good eating saw some good flying kites thanks Ed Garvey came along represent AKA Ameri can Kite Flyers Association am told John Smith South Shore Club great Scale meet complete 78 Model Aviation Blimp Lou Bruhn excellent control flying back forth through hand held balsa hoop good hovering controla bility Simple twin motor control system used Hewitt Phillips semi-scale Aeronca C-3 covered condenser paper light weight shelltype fuselage sides shown provide scale appearance Used Micro-Mo electric motor geared prop Flew over eight minutes Bob Champines electric powered model flew over half hour featured folding prop improve glide during portions flight motor switched off radio conserve batteries avoid hitting over head girders Woody Blanchards twin-motored semi-scale Catalina rugged enough outdoor flight hard time taking off ice floor flew nicely once high enough clear cold boundary layer above ice rink floor Woody Blanchards powered aircraft winner similar outdoor RC sailplane design much lighter Typical flight pattern climb about 50 feet motor glide about 20 feet motor off back power climb glide etc Typicai naoor I-su scene wun Hewitt rnmuups famous 30s Free Flight indoor ac tivity ultra light three ounces total craft used knuckle-joint prop bent back impact damage CD Stoke ly watches Larry Fair simple large Iigrn-weight electric RC Demonstrated good control flight characteristics although short dura tion three half minutes due less optimum battery motor prop combina tion Good improvement potential Dave Platt 53 entries hundreds spectators Nice going gang As promised last month list abandoned flying fields might wish look possible model flying site Location/Owner East Hampton CT/Gardner Nursery Brookline ME/Freethy Intl Concord MA Brunswick ME/Mr Douglas Brunswick ME Cambridge ME/Geo Viglas Ham Hill Cambridge ME Farmingdale ME/Al Tate Blame Rd Fort Kent ME/Town Rumford ME/Harry Perry P0 Box 118 Thomaston ME/Arthur Ha rju Ia Levant ME/BR Rowell Adams MA/RN Olimet Alger St Concord MA/AC Bemis Westford Rd Eastham MA/BC Collins Box 1032 Norwell MA/JC Field Temple AZ Tyngsboro MA/R Derby Jr RFD L Yarmouth MA/JR Branch 30 Skyline Dr Franconia NH/R Coffin P0 Box Coventry RI/EJ Potter Slocum RI/H Winfield Tucker P0 Box 2 Size 2500 x 150 700 x 170 1665 x 200 1650 x 100 1800x 75 5000 x 300 2000 x 100 1800 x 75 1600x 150 1000 x 50 450 x 70 1200 x 100 900 x 100 1500x 150 50 x 50 21 00 x 100 2855 x 150 1800x 40 turf turf turf water turf some others just Helicopter pads probably large enough RC flying herein apologize John Worth Vince Mankowski Larry Bolich getting bent out shape concerning new hobby shop display membership drive ranted about duties obligations PR DC stopping realize voted have associate vice-presidents help placement distribution piece humble apologies gentlemen Now same tact good friend District II implore members explore local hobby shop proprietor see willing place display card model aviation brochures pocket AMA member ship applications other pocket along nice decal put door find him willing just send name address will see gets tremendous tool since Charlie Grant membership Let us use half hobby shops New England utilize promotional tool us could have 100000 members year end Remind him AMA membership means sales him too associate vice-presidents should lead way ask mem bers undertake task help us gain membership such endeavor could circumvent dues increase years come Let hear will imme diately have display sent dealer will send patch choice listed generally available Supply Service brochure New Jeesey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT Type John C Grigg turf District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive turf tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aseociare vice-Pyeudenes Pete Bianohini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NV 10705 John Byrne 36-29 21 3th St. Bayside NY 11361 Fmnk Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Ad No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 once things go just right Saturday July 12 very heart warming privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence members turf Aeroguidance Society Endwell NY weekend 25th Annual RC turf Pattern Contest attended 55 entrants hundreds spectators AGS take over turf small local airport Greene NY event draw entries over northeastern turf US well entries Canada heart iest congratulations members AGS turf on Award Excellence very fine 25th anniversary meet First place winners dirt the contest follows Novice Pattern 22 entriesKen Bonnema Fairborn OH turf Advance Pattern 13 entries--Ed Winslow Hell- Batavia NY Expert four entriesSteve Lelito Pembroke MA Masters 21 entries pad Tony Bonetti Emerson NJ Sport Scale turf five entriesCharles Lucente Duryea PA July 13 visited Scale Fly-in Olean turf NY sponsored STARS outstanding turnout over 60 scale aircraft as- mostly 1/3 1/4 scale size Some phalt flights birds showed excellent quali ties both aircraft pilots Again international event entries Can ada well over Northeast Modeling alive well time visit club president Popsicle Privateer does best insult other upstand ing modeler area just show him hold no hard feelings about vicious ig norant low level verbiage want him know have destroyed punch-board used win doctorate Now can never another like him next items come industri ous New Jersey AVP Frank Dresch Cen tral Jersey RC Club sponsored Old-Timer contest June 8 Piscataway flying field Frank snapped first two pics some entrants picture above shows Mike Guarnieri Somerset Signal Senders following Don Hartman same club Unfortu nately Frank didnt identify models am too stupid Privateer please note know next two photos show budding new modelers Central Jersey RC Club held Delta Dart contest town chil dren local library supplying ma terials instruction prizes part promotion sport photos John OGrady program directed Walt Fisher CJRCC Soapbox Time have concerned along other council members about impact inflation gasoline shortages modeling events across coun try Unemployment still rise though rate inflation slowing yet no end sight weekend attend another meet find no evidence factors affecting sport Contestant level reasonably high seemingly better last year am encouraged waiting other shoe fall Meanwhile elected officers Academy entire Headquarters operation must ut keep costs line prevent crease dues next few years join president going rec ord having no interest job Head quarters now time future goal support members Dis trict II properly represent opinions wishes Finallyby time reading AVP Hank Likes will have made presen tation council 1981 Nats held Lakehurst NJ Luck bunch support modelers Lakehurst area Nats will District II before World Space Modeling Championships 1980 scheduled Lakehurst September 9 through 11 Unoffi cial events practice scheduled Monday competition events held Tuesday through Thursday Hank Likes de serves credit helping set up arrange ments Quite guy October 1980 79 Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Fresideessa Joe Eibnn 36980 Valley Forge Jr. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 604 21st St Vinnna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ass. Scottdaln PA 15683 read 1980 Nats Wil mington-Dayton-Cincinnati will history early indications mean anything will have among successful Nats ever hope attended enjoyed self last MA picture story about guys put thing together owe great deal thanks vast amount work did hope Nats chance look over new AMA motor home has created much controversy lately has very plush dashboard two front seats back empty No beds no dinnette no toilets nothing Nats its probably going filled boxes Nats gear paperwork maybe cooler full liquid refreshments room motor home actually nothing oversized van rather vacation vehicle fact alone makes morning visit Earl Witt Jim McNeill described Bill Winter August MA ridiculous made sound have questions put last month since article came out about what H- - going AMA feel compelled explain what going onat least see Since elec tion Earl Witt presidency AMA has ever-increasing amount friction between him John Worth Executive Director has led somewhat partisan Executive Council further has left Council position playing referee large portion its time also evident situation has led few witch-hunts like $950 bottle given someone England put up AMA folks few days FAI function saving us probably $500$1 000 have effective executive director must give executive director authori ty what thinks right save us few bucks further ready accept fact once going goof may cost usa buck two No manager going right time worst possible situation manager given responsibility Job authority questioned John Worth has Executive Director since 1963 took seemingly impos sible jobto turn relatively small association broke thriving organization dont think anyone would say John did himself including him nonetheless accomplished Executive Director during time has worked six different presidents changes Executive Council Earl Witt elected President problems started became apparent very shortly after Earls election John Earl compatible John previous presidents unfortunate think Earl has some good ideas well intentioned incom patibility John spillover rest Headquarters staff has left us somewhat impasse situation confronts Council present creating aura confusion part AMA leadership Please bear us am convinced problem will worked out can continue advance cause sincere regret must inform being written received word Glen Sigafoose fatally injured crash aerobatic airplane during airshow Centerville IA Sunday July 20 Sig will remembered quiet unassuming man Yes can attitude helped modelers presence among us will sincerely missed modelers heart felt sympathies given Hazel Maxey loved ones close column somberly Delaware 0 Disnsicg ot Celumbia land S Neneb Camlisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Assoceata Vice4remdents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Eob Chanspinn 205 Tipson Rd Nnwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlotresnille VA 22901 V Eill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Prnsson 7012 Eluira Court Foils Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocknuille NC 27026 time column hits street Nats will over right now everybody AMA HQ going full bore get ready will Nats approximately two weeks hope see out has very busy month club meetings contests also working Headquarters relocation committee have fallen behind little correspond ence Ill catch up answers letters probably after Nats response magazine running about seven favor Model Aviaflon District IV far am very glad Dis trict IV knows good thing see Speaking Model viation someone sent copy Model Aviation printed Nats 1936 guess what magazine part membership package long ago Vince Mankowski new Assistant Ex ecutive Director have putting lot time Headquarters relocation will present proposals Nats Council meeting have quite few propos als Washington DC area look very good hope have info after Nats Council meeting District IV meeting will held October 18-19 year North Carolina Radio Control League North Carolina will host event Bill Helms Charlie Spear will handling arrangements Keep mind meeting open AMA members Dis trict IV District IV officers requested attend will announce time place next column will also special mailing District IV members clubs RCNC lives up past record should best district meeting have well organized full good ideas Lets make biggest too--plan attend Whats Happening District IV Dc Maxecutors Summer 80 Fun Fly September 6 1980 Comsat Field 9 am til dark Flying Aces Club Scale WW Combat WW II Combat others Contact Allen Schanzle 840-9883 Sunday Flyers Radio Control Received new newsletter monthits Sunday Flyer Sunday Flyers RC Club Baltimore MD Nice newsletter fellows Keep coming way club trying find good flying siteat present using CBRC Clubs facilities Prince Georges RC Club AA Pylon races August 31 September 28 Races start 930 am AMA FCC license required low entrance feefuel supplied contest ants information contact Dick Palace 301-249-5729 Winston-Salem RC Club WinstonSalem flying field recently officially dedicated Thrift Field memory Jim Thrift Scale Fun Fly Quantico VA Second Annual US Marine Corps Scale Fun Fly will held USMC Air Museum Quantico Marine Base August 23-24 1980 will static display plenty time fly ad lib bomb drop fast-slow fly carrier landing will USMC tro phy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines No entry fee Contact Ed Byerley CD 200 Commander Cove Staf ford VA 22554 info District Columbia RC Club DCRC Soaring meet October 4-5 historic Manassas Battlefield Park info contact Barry Drew CD 3C1-87i-534 Advance registra tion recommended Bob Champine Indoor Received nice letter Bob Champine about West Baden want share Gloria have returned best Indoor World Championships US has ever hosted Everyone did outstanding job AMA contest officials people Northwood Institute just plain fun weather real good though rained second day Thirty thirty-six 80 Model Aviation LR Bill Hall President Winston-Salem RC Connie Steve Thrift Honor able Dr Ramey Kemp State Representative Davie County very pleased Eve lyn Thrift minute flights accomplished day isnt too shabby 100-ft site 12 teams turned good flights can see results chart month folks am off AMA HQ work Headquarters relocation committee Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolioa 0 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Aasociaoe Vice-Pegdeesns John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Juckoon 109 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arstur Johnson 932 Bauvan Dr Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDoueil 9521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Mcalzzi SR 00966 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sherum PG Boo 4s06 Birmingham AL 35206 Ton Thacker 2390C Lamrencevile Hwy Decatur GA 30033 didnt go District V Fun Fly year owe yourself go next year The.facilities alone Georgia Veter ans Park worth trip suspect Pop Curtis designed park includes Con trol Line circles paved runways Radio Control enough open area small field Free Flight contest Air Show Teams dont seem get recognition deserve model press make up local papers across district watched Bama Flyers Air Show Team put performance recent ly Decatur Decatur MAC sponsored miniature air show Boys Ranch managed get picture Would believe Florida 2-Me ter Championships drew 30 entries--five last years Nats Must good Florida weather overall winner 15year old Ed Wright Jr flew Prophet designed Joe Ruth Ed isnt just lucky junior-he has won five first place trophies past year sport flier good static display some fun flying sign successful weekend Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Societys recent weekend display attracted five new members club year old has grown six members almost 20 time----more member month LARKS District V located somewhere Florida couldnt read name thetown Reelfoot Aero Modelers Union City TN pleased crowd air show Easter Seals handing Easter Seal Center director dummy transmitter letting put amazing first time flying act Ed Parham actually flew plane fly public thats way Id like ithave expert work Stop Music insisted Charleston Navy Band Summerville SC Air Show band scheduled play end field Richard Jackson Fred Peters Ken Gulliford gave Control Line demon stration other end band mem bers stopped playing flying started because wanted watch flying Af ter flying alternated music musicians could watch area too small RC ho out came CL planes pays versatile AVP Ed Moorman trying get District V CL newsletter going terested please write info As evidenced column activity CL Dis trict V-its just hard find Lets pull gether newsletter Illinois ana 0 Ketruclty umI VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresideng 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aasoaane Vice-Pesidonrs Chuck Detano4631 N Mincnner Indianapolis IN 4922B Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenfield Rd. Guincy IL 92301 Frank Hugnes 401 S Birch Plarosburs MO 94477 Glenn Lee 910 Mandrake Batavia IL 90510 Helen Olsen 920 Old Bonhoosme University City MD 63132 Jim Sears PG Box 309 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Undermood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MG 93128 What No pictures got ityou must got ityou didnt send Im out printable pictures Please send some cant think ever take camera along meets Some surely better Jerry Smith Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN does Ive requested some copies excellent shots airborne camera printed newsletter Maybe next month Thanks Griffith Barnstormers again forwarding Contact clubs report new modelers learning fly Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord Span reports several big October 1980 81 Ed Wright Jr receives first place plaque CD Leon Kincaid George Cox Memphis TN nice look ing CL model Winners District V Fun Fly LR Clu Sumner Best Junior Mac Hodges Grand Champ David Phillips Alabama Champ Donald Chalker Rolling Joe Johnson South Carolina Champ Standing George Hughes David Grantham Wendell Sumner Henry Mausoif Tennessee Champ Dan Stevens Tom Breedlove Keith Douglas Didnt get names know Wendy left Dusty right Reelfoot Club President Lowell Lynn holds Ed Parhams plane Don Stimpson pulls out antenna Ron Savnik enjoying Kadet wheel chair Quincy Illinois Flying Falcons have new flying field good facilities available Dont miss Chicago Expo October 25-26 show may soon RC Show Shows good indications show may move prestigious Arlington Park just north OHare International Air port happens facilities will far beyond anything now available coun try case dont miss year DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton IL Bring model displayplane boat car Things August 30-31 Malta IL Aero-Challenge Muscular Dystrophy RC CL events August 31 Frankton IN Madison City RC Holiday Fun Fly September 1 Kansas City RC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Jacoma Park September 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-America Championships September 7 Lexington KY MAC Fall FF RC Festival September 13-14 Indianapolis IN Dis trict VI Club Team Championships RC Fun Fly September 14 KCRC Biplane Jumbo Scale September 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th An nual Old Timers Meet Bong Field WI September 14 St Charles IL Fox Valley Aero Club Airshow local charity September 14 Chicago IL Midwest Navy Carrier Association Championships September 20-21 St Louis Eagles Miss Valley Soaring Association combined Fall Meet Buder Park September 21 Indianapolis West Side Modelers New Hope Foundation Air Show September 21 Palos Park IL 9th Annual Turkey Fun Fly September 21 Kansas City Northern Knights Fall Fun Fly Smithyille Lake September 27-28 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Egyptian RC contest Pattern Sport Scale September 28 Chicago Aeronuts 37th Annual Midwestern States FF Championships Bong Field WI October 5 St Louis Eagles 7th contest Holten Park October 5 Libertyville IL Nike Site Chi cago Pylon Club Fall Races October 25-26 Wheaton IL Chicago Ex po Trade Show Static Contest RC air craft boats cars Soapbox young boy East Texas country side has accident confined bed home several weeks school teacher sends some magazines Pictures airplanes model airplanes create strong interest young modeler slowly learns fly CL FF ever seeing outside magazine Ive never stopped Magazines very important can stimulate interests thinking Model Aviation provides opportunity well informed model aviation news progress plus ability maintain insight AMAs business politics Upto-date information available concerning views thoughts ideas plans elected officials thank Mr Wheeley ex tend appreciation magazine staff printing often critical views both AMA MA completely unedited format vast majority modelers mostly interested fun modeling want strong national organization elect representatives serve interests association they membership have vested interest member interests can served elected officials regard association business Wishful daydreaming past colorful rhetoric jokes pleasant philosophies satisfy entire business spectrum Business varies beautiful ugly Pro grams projects ideas personnel must continually initiated evaluated terminated continued conditions war rant things can maintained good level business leaders must have intestinal fortitude face some unpleasant situations act accordingly day TV news talk shows inter views newspapers etc can find persons and/or groups explaining view points some project attempt gain public support Free press valuable asset free people Iowa igan eosta onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Anoociate VcePreode,to James Clark 4444 Woodnew Or. NE Cedar Aapds IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsatt Dr Madison WI 53711 Roe Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 odd things about writing column publication lead time volved July 15 1980 am busy packing move Washington DC yet loyal readers form District VII will see words until October issue Model Aviation mailed August can also guess October will wishing could have saved some heat July brought Midwest almost too hot stay out sun fly know lot guys did association leaders need free com munication vehicle membership must able inform busi ness see whether pretty ugly MA now such vehicle movements restrict columns party line promise bot tom line will continue costs main tain through column journal free expression AMA management membership Flash teams ihe AMA District VI RC Club Team Fun Fly District VI Cham pionships Indianapolis September 13-14 will Illinois Peoria RC Club Suburban Aero Club Chicago Indiana Plainfield Screaming Eagles Monroe County RC Club Kentucky Lexington Model Airplane Club X-Cell Team Missouri participating later EnjoyFLY FRIENDLY SKIES Keith Brown Pontiac Miniature Air craft Club just completed June 1st Fun Fly Adam CD Charlie club president making sure Keith devours foul tasting cracker soda cracker race event June 8th same club hosted Sport Scale contest photo below shows Skip Mast holding two trophiesBest Show First Place Military Scale Congratulations Skip Dave McDonald provided pictures I nice note Bud Carrow Plymouth Ml Flying Pilgrims accom panied full page local newspaper Community Crier-- giving text five photos describing model aviation club listed phone number Bud can contacted great hobby idea other areas small weekly papers could pursue Some nice photos July issue Des Moines Modellaires newsletter covering June 1980 Sig Contestat Montezuma IA much hobby owes Sigs probably measurable deserve great thanks [Publishers note article written prior luly 20th air craft accident took life Glen Sigafoose] following photo shows Larry Andrew artist sculptor showing bronze wire trophy Hazel Glen Later day crowd treated full scale Pitts Special air show Hazel Glen 82 Model Aviation three smiling men photo above Adam Rogers Charlie Hatmaker Grassfield MN RC Club comes news out looking new flying sites precautionary measure present site includes houserented familyand some fliers have known overfly place Let add words Tom Liegierski Vic Leerhoff Flying sites hard get obey club rules hang have St Paul MN club does good job newsletter last issue contained tabulated contest results hints finishing details build fast charger Thanks Bob LaBrash copy Congratualtions John Winstanley Grand Valley MI RC Club named Member Month unselfish club work including limited assist ance fliers donation glider club use training new fliers final photo month Pylon Racers WILLI circuit operates Wisconsin Illinois Winners Fond du Lac WI meet left right Paul Yee Sheboygan 5th Lyle Forsgren Oshkosh 4th Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 3rd Al Scidmore AVP Madison 2nd WinnahJim Gilgenbach Fond du Lac Thanks Al photo Well guys gals last column vice president District VII though being printed after have commenced new job AMA promise will best can organization would like thank Jim Clark Bob Lundberg Bill Rohring Terry Taylor Al Scidmore John Lorbiecke Jr Ron Searsall AVPsfor help support would also like thank other district officersPhil Klint worth Jim Sinton Claude McCullough Pete Waters John Evert Len Roe Debi Imhoff long hours work behalf AMA fine organization has grown will continue grow due unselfish efforts great number people sincere ly hope involved especially offi cers will keep eyes main goals direct efforts reaching Arkoosas 0 Louisiana S New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aaoocoto Vico-Prsodenns Buzz Auerill 9117 La Burraneo NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulpbur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PteasantonTX 78064 Larry Sortor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville 01 74003 away school two weeks last month returned home work office stacked up Thus no column However meantime lots things going change have some pic tures various events district Before forget two weeks Baton Rouge very enjoyable school kept us pretty busy able get out fly some Baton Rouge club members couple times really have fine site has used years thanks especially want thank sent switch harness met field unfortunately neglected write down name soon lost terrible memory sent package return addressno name sure appreciate remembering Ground Pounders Club Jonesboro AR provided pictures above group participated show consisting RC flying full scale aerobatics balloon racemancarrying balloons pictures beautiful color hope show up magazine picture below Alexandria LA plane foreground Sig Smith Mini-plane Power K&B 40 controls Kraft builder Bruce Witherell fellows fly World War II vintage airfield nearby Pollock LA acres acres asphalt Out Houston TX area come fol lowing two pictures first Doc Martins Scale P-Siweighs over 30 pounds re portedly flies well Power identified twice size Scat Cat 500 built Bill Britcliff subject second picture below Quadra powered plane recently won fly what bring pylon race doing eliminated part competition vir tue mid-air collision kept flying Both fliers Gulf Coast RIC Club Seems like month another club Houston area Norman Oklahoma comes word first annual Hot Dog Contest sponsored Central Oklahoma R/C Society photo below P-Si scratch built Gene Pitman Other winners Pat Jones Edmond flying Aeromaster first Robert Billingham Oklahoma City Pulsar third course other contests aregoingon Baton Rouge great turnoutover fifty pattern have some picturesmaybe next month Lafayette LA got rained out first time ever Look reschedule date September have tried avoid making contest calendar two upcoming events have pointed out unusual Both Houston area First Quarter Scale 80 Airshow featuring Best Old Timer WWI WWII Biplane Quarter Scales Additional attractions include parachute demonstrations full scale homebuilts aerobatic displays Unfortunately scheduled August 9th lOththisone will probably history read other event scheduled September 27th 28th being billed Q-S00 National Py lon Race Check contest calendar de tails October 1980 83 Changing subject drastically still have lots maneuvering among elected officials AMA Read articles make up own mind pointlook closely continues faithfully along course over years opposed have changed drastically closing Executive Council will meet Ohio weekend before Nationals Among important business nominating committee course District VIII VP up year have some real ly good candidates Good luck tolorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis Mellamis Dislrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blud. Casper WY 82601 Ed Con 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Aicketro 516S Cloadas Sioun Falls SD 57103 mail starts coming great guys gals out District IX just super dont know some other District VPs feel about pro con mail obviously comes way thrive fact will need simply sur vive writing monthly column Actually reading other VP columns know important input must whole Executive Councilso keep cards letters comm folks Pictures too black white glossies good contrast sharp images mentioned pro con mail above Let tell am point hope will see close same way dont let know also Two sides issue existmaybe two sides some issues fact people fail recognize negative comment make should some willingness open-mindedness listen another viewpoint necessarily agree withj have little tolerance Ive received some pret ty onesided opinions form news letters notes month mostly centering around hot issues course refresh ing constructive would writers would try point out some positive things also taking place t see anything positive happening take strong step toward making something posi tive happen Involvement active involvement order improvement Try shoot things down distance offer some viable alternative people representing front lines speak Thats am point VP spot hope will support position feed some two-sided stuff con sidered time time would like take newsletter items cross desk share just written some recently received Turbulent Tissue newsletter Model Association Central Kansas Inc AMA club No 895 pen Jim Mow rey Rte 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 What Dont Know Can Hurt June issue hobby industry magazine Model Retailer carried editorial publishers page first consid ered reprinting face value appeared worthwhile reading everyone After studying contents its purpose appar ent whitewash past President character assassination present Presi dentand no value whatsoever writer admits has never met Earl Witt implies Earl has no qualifica tions hold office AMA President writer has met Earl has problem fact overqualified position Asking questions directing criticism goes territory other hand editorial also im plies Johnny Clemens made no wrong deci sions agree premise again what expect make decision can wrong Now before start chalking off whitewash Mr Witt lets take look last paragraph page 71 July issue Model viation under heading Presidents Outlook implies maga zine survey sent out biased give im pression magazine goes optional will cost fact other options keep price same Check photocopy survey attached newsletter / Note survey referred reprinted youre study vote count included 14 days near end survey period Take time figure percentages return votes re member 3000 mailed out Now would someone please explain Executive Council voted make magazine optional may believe organization still founded will maJority survey very conclusive Executive Council does reverse decision will lust time have stuck general mem bership Executive Council has self-seeking group people have saddled history AMA Apparently have impression gen eral membership bunch sheep led slaughter Besides narrow outlook couple have flimflammed way paying posi tions Headquarters staff before terms office elected positions com pleted indicates feel no duty toward elected con cerned what can milk out organization type person will nei ther Headquarters general membership good way things going brace selves havent seen anything yetI told so~ Orbiting Eagles Newsletter AMA club No 406 Mike Doran Editor Dana Hoim Publisher 786 Madison Ave Apt 1 Council Bluffs IA 51501 Vince Mankowski Moves DC Vince Mankowski has moved Washing ton DC become Assistant Executive Direc tor AMA Orbiting Eagles Omaha will greatly miss man such credit modeling area Although Vince has vast number ac complishments will always think Vince man got involved modeling Back just started out ol Charlie Mur phy Vince guy helped us out gave us motors planes rides club meetings took us out flying got proficient let pick brains information sometimes till late hours night drove together contests shows meetings im portantly getting lazy Vince kicking butt volun teering things making sure got planes built newsletter out hated Sometimes really got mad got case doing some thing Im glad did really am dont think Id writing now flying models wasnt Vince can never thank him enough until now never have Among other accomplishments Vince leader among Bellevue Sodbusters Orbiting Eagles Omaha prime mover successful effort get 1979 Nats Lincoln getting club flying site put Seymore Smith Park AMA District IX vice-president now Assistant Executive Direc tor Academy Model Aeronautics am sure Vince will total modeling community what has done District IX area Because am glad Vince has moved Washington Mike Doran Joan Alyca Pueblo CO came following pictures contest report AT-6 Texans Take Air Pueblo Sky Corral RC field Pueblo CO site big doins 4th July Quarter Midget pylon racing common parts race little out ordinary Seems though rules re quired Jemco AT-6s Whats stock out-of-the-box 40s could used no Schneurles etc standard 10-6 props specified 84 Model Aviation Pylon race winners Pueblo CO display AT-6 race trophies LR Jerry Bible fifth place Dale Alyea fourth place Larry Osborn third place Sam Pisciotta second place Bill Pachak first place Pisciotta high time 23356 iop winner independence Lay Al-li race Bill Pachak rightl aided abetted caller Harold Shaver leftl Six planes met specs included being finished Four completed race Racing complicated high air tem peratures AT-6s proved stable good turns Low time 23356 posted Sam Pisciotta Winners Bill Pachak first Sam Pis ciotta second Larry Osboin third Dale Alyea fourth jerry Bible fifth Sam Pisci otta CD agreed unusual fun event holiday Warmbut fun District IX have need fill two three spots associate vice presidents district allowed up seven Heres chance volunteer assist se lection tan will represent AMA old two-way street gang Basically looks like need person Nebraska Colorado North Dakota point about some input As column being written prior Nats about four weeks will receiving copy after Nats would expect have seen some great participation District IX members both contest ant management standpoint have chance meet visit Keep mail coming Arizona tornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redunds Beach CA 90278 Associate Vioe-Presidenns Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisolm 1100 Went Share Presno CA 93711 Lonne Kroeber 2401 Zufro Cr. Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 8ob Reynolds Rr B So, St Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Sooreden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City LIT 84117 months report will brief much delight typist good wife Judy club visited since last report East Bay Radio Controllers dy namic club located Oakland Bay area flew up met airport Art Gagnier club president Art took clubs field way town field has paved runway large paved pit area club has clever method storing stuff field Ive ever seen obtained old Mosler safe about 5 high set cement site strong steel box welded over combi nation lock couldnt sledgehammered otf has cut theft club items zero Other clubs might want consider idea Later evening club took dinner gathering 12 cluded some wives members During meal enjoyable talk Roy Weber Roy has belonged AMA sinLe first organized Hes quite scale buff judged last FAI World Scale Championships Woodvale England After dinner went club meeting room really packed think thcm see great scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed still raving about finally left spend night Glenn Carters house Glenn wife Doris really bent over backward see enjoyed myself admit succeeded Glenn District X AVPs next morning after leisurely break fast once again went clubs flying site having fun fly great turnout members Ernie Ruppert flying Senior Falcon handed transmitter course throttled plane back first request flew around four five minutes very sloppy manner hand him transmitter couple Alaska o anu on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asozuziane Vine-Prosidenno Al Culver 1607S non him Pocarello ID 8320 Simon Oreese Rt tBoo 48 Broadvew MT 59015 Cd McCollough 53 SC 81 Portiand OR 97215 Orlando Civ Redo 26608 Goner Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 Nh Main St. Redmond WA 96052 times writing column magazine less pleasant Since Model viatiun re kindled mid-70s have report passing far too friends occasions February 5 1980 brilliant young A/2 Towline Glider flier left name Marc Nagasawa Marc 21 years old stood tall capability among model build ers have known over years first recollection Marc Boe ing Management Association Model Scholar ship Contest early 1970s flying rockets excellent work man possessed quiet tenacity ri valed elders Guided Jim Walters assisted Bruce Kimball Marc advanced fast pace soon designing own A/2 gliders own towhook M N Hook workmanship became perfect difficult person beat times hurry might still have Falcon What unusual about flying Falcon was first time 24 years Id transmitter hands never accomplished RCer 1956 Id steered Smog Hog 6-channel reed set around sky little know think proportional stay noon flight catch leave fun too soon Yet another club member name Bill Hausske stepped offered take airport took him up offer nice chat drive over Id have say enjoyable outing recently received copy Mar velous Miniatures back Northern Cali fornia possession Ma Emhart few weeks showed around showed five different groups total 145 people film well re ceived saw went Post Office return film ensuing discussion led discovery film could shipped Library Rate reason 1 its edu cational film 2 belongs non-profit organization cost savings quite large want remind about table top display have available clubs next mall show makes nice backdrop focal point show Drop line Ill ship via UPS Im still open invitations attend club meeting Write well see what can arrange THERMALS contest field illustrated con test record 1978 FAI Free Flight finals Marc placed fifth very challenging conditions finals perform ance inspiring 1979 semi-finals over Labor Day weekend Marc qualified 1980 finals circumstances again proved very challenging Marc felt well weekend doctor learned Marc leukemia battle en sued Marc doctor apparently won Shortly after being told about proxy flying models Misery Meet Team Challenge however weakened body succumbed pneumonia Bruce Kimball having memorial trophy made presented perpetually West ern FAI Challenge will renamed Marcs memory Remembrances may sent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen ter Seattle sincere condolences Naga sawa family Bruce Kimball Gwen Ditsworth probably March closest friends single word comes mind expresses opinion Marc family models word name first Fl de sign Sa-Ha-Lee means High Above Chinook Indian language Thanks due Bat Sheet Co editors Helmick Collins much preceeding report February 1980 issue publication contains Marcs de signs called Syiph-An cannot wonder small person Marc huge talent would have gone world remained us October 1980 85 Lineup ot Jemco AT-5 pylon planes Sky Corral Field Pueblo CO Race flown under Quarter Midget rules JUN IO FLIGHT / ED WH ITT EN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Profiles Are Control Liners profile models useful beginner Free Flight designs Control Line flying must really Profile Heaven Dozens good profile CL designs available just beginners Dozens good kits also available Lets take look some Carl Goldberg Models CG line has four look good P-40 Flying Tiger 18 span all-balsa prefab 049 en gines Lil Wizard 21 span 049s comes shaped balsa wing die-cut fuselage Swordsman 18 has smaller 18 span die-cut balsa uses 020 049 motors Lil Jumpin Bean 21 stunt model 049s Top Flite Models good kits little larger sport Contest flying Baby Flite Streak has 24 span 049 099 engines Junior Flite Streak 31 090 250s Streak Trainer 33 150 190s Please note Top Fuse models mostly call bigger Y2A engines Junior Flits Midwest Products profile real young beginners model Midwests Snorky Trainer has tough 36 span foam wing uses 150 190 engines Super Snorky Trainer Midwest also has four neat 21 span World War II fighters engines Warhawk Messerschmidt 109 Mustang Air Cobra feature Quick Mount shown simple toughened plastic engine landing gear bracket uses two screws attachment alignment Quik-Mount Warhawk Another Midwest kit like Super Mouse advanced Class II Mouse Racer 17 span using beam-mounted 049 kit features die-cut parts fully illustrated step-by-step plans Sterling Models Seven super simple begin ner models group about 21 span 049 engine can used including plastic models include Thunderjet Eindecker Su per Cub Mustang Spitfire scale jobs plus Beginners Ringmaster Beginners Ringmaster Biplane Some pickinsl Sig Manufacturing whole bunch good kits Shoestring 28 span Buster 24 both use 010 150 en gines Skyray Deweybird bit smaller 23 22 spans using 049s certainly ought able find kits well-known manufac turers hobby shops shelves sure note models run small large slow fast very simple moderately advanced Choose according ability Which Control Line models young ginners favorites Write tell about Are pages selec tion like Tell too Also let know cant find listed prefer listed hobby shop Keep flippin prop See next month 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents Air Show Crash Claims Glen Sigatoose 62 loved life enjoyed thoroughly giving himself way Glen Sigafoose best proof philosophy casting bread upon waters will return investment thousand-fold always ploughed back surplus labors saw name Sig become world famous company multiply its growth over over just few months earlier recog nized Toledo induction AMAs Model Aviation Hall Famea popular choice accepted accolade typical quiet shy manner deceptive contrast dynamic achievements told basics Glens story just short ago Hall Fame report July 1980 issue Model Aviation magazine report too brief Glen jus ticeit could skim surface Like legend stories about Glen Sigafoose will heard years come contri butions efforts effect people model aviation world will linger memories cannot fade easily old timers AMA Headquarters will remember lean days dump deficit campaigns AMA annual budgets often red Frank Ehling knew could count Glen help funds sup plies encouragement some others industry critical rather help ful name Sig always found listed among Academy Nats sponsors adver tisers supporters Furthermore no success AMAs Delta Dart program youngsters Glen made AMA Cub kits hundreds thousands no profit likely loss company AMAs teams world championships particular beneficiaries Sig generosity supported teams categories team shirts have sported name Sig other because asked recog nition because team members proud acknowledge source support fitting therefore among family Sig employees several former world championships team members work Sig means joining Sig family Glen Hazel people worked names employee payroll First names used Mostly however problem solver got tremendous satisfaction making something work nobody else successful production machines liked demonstrate automatically counted straight pins pack aging brilliantly simple ingenious Hes left mark through huge sprawling Sig plant everyone else quit day Glen could often found far corner buildings tink ering some idea process machine trying something better cheaper simpler ever monument free enter prise Sig Manufacturing Company great virtues such perseverance hard work ever present Sig tory Glen believed lived golden rule unto others would have unto As result will carry Sig name determined will live tradition Glen Sigafoose es tablished Hazel Maxey Claude Hank Paul Mike others Sig family have accepted challenge keep things go ing Glen away rest model aviation world has extended best wishes encouragement also movement underway promote Glen Sigafoose morial Fund scholarships young mod elers Details being developed will announced shortly donations have already made Anyone desiring contribute may send directly Sig Manu facturing Company Inc Montezuma IA 50171 care AMA HQ transfer Sig fund Final Version AMA Frequency Plan Approved Go FCC plan support request 50 fre quencies Radio Control IRO model aircraft 23 model cars boats approved Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics AMA during special meetings Washington DC July 1 2 information being submitted Federal Communications Commission FCC based data gathered during past few months help RC industry inputs research frequencies 72 75 MegaHertz range sandwiched between existing frequencies using narrow band width tech nology accommodate channels less space FCC approval however probably least year half away allowing typi cal governmental rules change procedures According committee new RC frequencies would phased over 10-year period after time use currently ex isting frequencies would discontinued committees plan envisions availability 50 channel 72 MHz model aircraft RC equipment immediately upon FCC approval although 19 channels seven current 12 new would initially used Equipment 72 Model Aviation 5dIUUU III IUIIU often last names like sons daughters Glen loved fly left us doing what enjoyed also loved ground tinkering machines gadg ets Sig plant super machinist technician engineer tool maker designer etc existing RC frequencies would no longer manufactured after three years could sold after five years would useable 10 years FCC approval date After 10-year transition period Only new 50-channel equipment would allow able model aircraft use same time factors would apply new 23-channel 75 MHz non-aircraft RC operations regard phasing Out ofnewandoldfrequencies noted AMA committee new frequencies would ex pected used simultaneously place However due interference problems necessary have select assure interference-free operations given time particular location also noted necessary safety effectively separate model aircraft boat car operations currently use simi lar RC equipment can cause crashes occur AMA effort latest step con tinuing project following petition submitted AMA FCC 1978 obtain relief RC interference problems have aggravated recent expansion CB activities increasing encroachment industrial commercial users existing frequencies rapid growth RC activ itity general Frequency Committee meetings sponsored AMA held organizations national headquarters detail heres what expect suming FCC approval AMA plan 1 During 10-year transition period total 19 frequencies would available model aircraft use including seven now approved such use plus 12 new fre quencies would become available soon equipment offered sale expected immediate upon FCC ap proval because such equipment narrow band form already being marketed several manufacturers foreign markets Note equipment would also compati ble 50 channel requirements would effect after 10-year transition period 2 Four instead three existing frequencies would shared model aircraft boat car users during 10-year transi tion period 7216 7232 7296 7564 present time 7564 designated air craft others already shared Adding 7564 shared group necessary eventual frequency alignment will effect after 10-year transition period meantime 7564 would con tinue available aircraft use although some increased risk interference non-aircraft activity 3 Similar above 21 new frequen cies non-aircraft model use would also available immediately after FCC approval addition four current frequencies noted 1 above Thus 25 frequencies would available car boat operations during 10-year transition period 4 At end 10-year transition period existing 72-75 MHz fre quencies would used However 31 new frequencies would freely available model aircraft use same time car boat use four current frequencies would dropped two new non-aircraft frequencies would added providing up new total 23 frequencies 5 During 10-year transition period aircraft use 50 new fre quencies can used situations current frequencies used Thus special meets such Nats designated frequencies allowed club fields clubs may choose exclude ex isting frequencies no club still operated current equipment will pos sible take advantage larger number available frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period should noted use 50 new frequencies would legal immediately upon FCC ap proval would safe operate old new equipment same location cases depending upon particular combination old new frequencies AMA plans publish list compatible frequencies upon FCC approval new RC plan 6 Similar 5 above use new frequencies boats cars sooner end 10-year transition period will possible under specific situations gener ally old frequencies used 7 Since operation new frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period safety matter possible such operation may incorporated AMA Safety Code insurance coverage may dependent upon proper safe mixing old new frequencies par ticular time place other words frequency control exercised prevent un safe mixing insurance coverage would apply exact text AMAs submission FCC final development magazine went press full text will published earliest issue after receipt FCC New AMA NC Frequency Identification Control System Introduction after years reasonably suc cessful operation current system should AMA propose new quite different frequency identification control system Basically answer cur rent system based wholly patterns colored streamers designate bands indi vidual frequencies within bands about become outmoded Modelers USA have reasonable expectation acquiring additional channels RC use near future existing color-based sys tem will simply expand fulfill new requirements reason Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics same time has formulating AMAs technical submissions FCC rela tive proposed new frequencies has also discussing ways new fre quencies can identified controlled flying sites throughout country responsibility way FCC ex pects user organizations like AMA assume proposal follows Frequency Committees recommendation AMA Executive Council AMA fre quency identification control system will meet needs 1 980s 1990s highlights 1 system troduces concept unique channel num bers RC channel old new will have its own individual number channel number will prominently identi fied transmitter flag changeable crystals other frequency selection methods become technically economically feasible number will also used designate crystal frequency selected frequency equipment operating given time concept numbered channels new has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate vari ous TV marine CB frequencies 2 system provides relief problem color blindness part some RC fliers color fading part current streamers 3 system provides immediate visibility 49 MHz band its five authorized frequenciesa band al ready use some flying sites popularity likely grow 4 system expandablenot expected new frequencies 7275 MHz range others may become available future Frequency Committee has no hesitation recommending new Fre quency Identification Control System AMA Executive Council adoption AMA membership large use being published proposed draft form since sure will ideas membership will want have considered final version invite comments individual members clubs RC manu facturing community AMA intent introduce new system during 1981 flying competi tion season Therefore comments received during September 1980 will considered prior publication final version plan November December year will effective January 1 1981 AMA events AMA RC Frequency Identification Control System 10 Objective institute new frequen cy identification control system will encompass existing channel allocations including 49 MHz provide contin uing control current seven channels 7275 MHz band until super seded new frequencies establish sys tem will permit extension channel numbers new RC frequencies may made available FCC fu ture system recommended AMA members clubs soon can im plemented will mandatory AMA sponsored events calendar year 1981 thereafter 20 Background exIsting system frequency identification control depends strictly combinations color coded flags distinguish various channels pres ent system clearly cannot provide neces sary control expected some 80 new RC channels allocated FCC Continued page 75 October 1980 73 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION wisdom relocating AMA Head quarters out Washington DC has generally accepted ques tion answered cost remaining District Columbia escalating rate feel yond reasonable economic level Headquarters staff personnel working District IV Vice-President Chuck Foreman preparing several al ternate proposals relocation column being written Eight ten options available getting Headquarters less costly suburban area problem now get Coun cil determination what alternative advantageous AMAs future AMA GROWTH short noteas mid-July AMA membership still running about 10% ahead 1979 membership 72243 now have 1333 sanctioned AMA clubs continuing member ship growth insures stability organization FUN FLIES AND RALLIES NY being favored beau tiful weather attracted model builders far west Toledo OH far east Grandby MA far south Tennessee North num ber Canadian entries no competition meet rules involved flying order safety sixty entries two-day meet nearly quarter scale flying session see seen modelers enjoyed others com pany discussed observed other modelers aircraft very enjoyable time As travel around country read newsletters receive large quantities find flying ses sions such occurring United States havent taken part recommend 1981 NATIONALS As writing have informal proposals two possible locations Lakehurst NJ wherein under stood may have sufficient space made available hold Nationals Previous investigation New Jersey area utilizing Lakehurst has too restrictive hold entire meet second proposal San Antonio TX utilizing Brook Air Force Facility field primary base Radio Control Control Line nearby auxiliary field Randolph Air Force Base Free Flight Helicopter Soaring events Prior receipt issue sites will discussed Executive Council sum mer meeting hope able report definite plans next issue FLYING FIELD SAFETY Though clubs have safety rules procedures flying fields dic tating can fly can fly can fly Im finding ever increasing number clubs insti tuting very formal flight training pro gram part safety criteria more persons taking up hobby limited flying space available resultant congestion hazard itself models avail able anyone can go hobby shop buy build models fly some assistance train ing experienced model builders Fun flies noncompetitive model meets appear ever increasing numbers probably natural ten dency since majority mem bership noncompetitive fliers fly personal enjoyment what surprising size scope events spite ever increasing costs transportation modelers traveling great distances fly other modelers pure enjoyment June attended fun fly spon sored Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS spite bad weather eventually caused cancellation meet attendance modelers several states July opportunity tend Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Scale Rally Olean 74 Model Aviation SMALL SCALEPeanut Scale models Indoor Championships West Baden IN probability will crash model first attempt very dis couraging new modeler fact likely crash model creates hazard other per sons property As full scale air craft pilot required take training have certain level com petency before allowed fly aircraft himself clubs requir ing level competency before utiliza tion club facilities begin ning flier clubs provide instruc tors will assist new fliers obtaining level competency instructors examiners also sure other members club beginners have skill necessary safely fly club facility An off shoot program developing recognizing different levels competen cy quote CORKS News letter Instead just horsing around sky practice maneuvers climb steps higher level skills assign identification skill level such red blue gold level gold level two gold level three Programs such serve enhance safety program other sport occupation greater skill individual less hazard CONTROL LINE PUBLICATION Control Line interests AMA Ive just received first issue Control Line Speed Racing Ga zette informative publication giving national worldwide news what taking place areas competition well technical topics interested areas competition write Its da GAZ 306 Yardley Commons Yardley PA 19067 reminder terested rocketsshortly after scheduled receive issue Model viation World Champion ships Space Models rockets tak ing place 7 12 September Lakehurst Naval Air Facility New Jersey CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPS event Poland July 1218 showed overwhelming US victory Aerobatics first Les McDon ald second Bob Hunt third Bill Werwage tenth Wynn Paul US team first Perkins/Albritton tied sec ond Team Race British team although details now clear protest made probably will resolved ClAM concerning allegations organizer did follow rules re-flight Jack son/Nelson eleventh McCol lum/Kusik fiftieth team Denmark first individual basis provisionally US team overall fifth British team winner Phil Granderson third Combat George Cleveland ninth Paul Curtis fortieth USSR won individually team US team fourth top place Speed seventh Charles Lieber Luke Roy respec tively tenth twelfth France both individual team win ner US team third GREAT LOSS Glen Sigafoose died unfortunate aircraft accident July 20 New F req ID cont page 73 new control system will use sequen tial channel numbering scheme primary basis frequency identification fore control Channel numbers will unique repeated throughout system Colors will used distinguish band group frequencies another An individuals color blindness indistin guishable flag colors will render sys tem useless AMA has drawn heavily European modelers experience drafting new control system basic channel numbering system has employed quite successfully years 30 Description General colored flag actually platesee Para 42 ap propriate channel number will posted RC transmitters antenna channel numbering has started arbitrarily existing 27 MHz frequencies existing RC channels 27 49 53 MHz Amateur Radio Service six meter band will use first 19 channel numbers Because channels have generally known actual frequencies years flags channels will show both channel number frequency present 7275 MHz RC channels total seven will have interim channel designation since expected fre quencies will eventually phased out over ten-year period time simplicity channels will use three digit number based last three digits specific fre quency example 72080 will desig nated channel 080 72160 will simply referred channel 160 three digit designation will clearly set channels apart proposed new 7275 MHz fre quency allocations will carry according current expectations two digit channel numbers 20 through 69 aircraft use 70 through 92 non-aircraft use color flag will designate frequency band transmitter operating mainly allow quick recognition band use channel number will always primary identifier AMA plan also specifies plug-in transmitter receiver tuning mod ules used will also required follow band color code provide both consistency safety systemie discrepancy transmitter white module plugged flying black flag will likely noticed quickly other model ers owner FCC permits plug-in crystals new frequencies crystal holders will also required color coded channel numbered accordance new system absence FCC reaction AMA proposal too early publish spe cific instructions frequency/channel number match-up expect come available 7275 MHz area can however make following general points regarding extension channel num bering color code system fre quencies 1 hope acquire 50 new channels 72 MHz sub-band aircraft use would channels 2069 flag would white channel num bers black Only channel number would appear flagit would necessary frequency also included Plug-in tuning modules would also white marked AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Continued page 77 October 1980 75 LARGE SCALEPart STARS World War Quarter Scale Squadron Olean NY WORLD SPACE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 friend Dick Patton flies over US some important company reports rumor AMA Secretary/Treasurer folks inter ested job AMA Headquarters Washington DC true believe elected Council member should use position feather nest AMAs money Two VPs have accepted position recently Washington Both good men criticize either such action such Did see Earl Witts pledge last months Model vi ation kind permission make same hereby vow have never past now nor ever will future seek accept employ ment AMA Mr Scarborough prominent AMA VP serving District X has asked research report him number Contest Directors earned free AMA membership 1979 also free mag way information highly confidential expect handle accordingly 1791 free memberships awarded last year follows Class Meet Class B Meet Class AA Meet Class AAA Meet Class AAAA Meet 1 per meet 664 1" 51 2 " 574 3"141 5 " 10 Contests 1440 Relatively few also passed out helping Nats being AMA officer etc grand total coming above figure 1791 Did have dig out myself No cleverly fell back Membership Director Kip Smythe never fails get credit readers please keep info secret Did read Bill Winters farewell last issue Bill greatly respected friend will always told several us back February planned resign Speaking two high officials mentioned am blame doing Earl ly came along ride doing job Secretary/Treasurer monitoring money intend con tinue doing Bill very fine person think spoon fed soap opera stuff generally has little no place splendid magazine want blame someoneblame fault seriously interested AMA goings-on come fine AMA Headquarters Washington open public get invitation president attend Coun cil meeting theres sufficient space meeting room know anxious members possible see AMA action will discover no good guys no bad guys nobody out get anybody us simply has different role play Speaking AMA Headquarters see beautiful young lady pic tured above Mrs Norma Curlings charge chartered AMA clubs keeps everybody straight up department belong char tered club arent doing right better look out Long ago model airplanes Free Flight dominated hobby no longer Today Radio Control models majority Pic tured above Americas top RC fliers resting between demonstrations Mr Jesse Freeman Bessemer AL although has achieved great fame flier will speak friend Trans lated means Jesse aint got bighead yet people friendly neighborhood family group assembled day fun flying radio controlled ship Little daughter Rebecca Shufflebarger middle hoping some day will grow up pretty mama left Betty Stacy protecting Re becca evil know organization devoted exclusively quarter scale larger RC aircraft called International Miniature Air craft Association IMAA print beautiful bound newsletter complete pictures works Send ten bucks Bill Clark 3840 Milton Way North Highlands CA 95660 will send fat newsletter showing build conceal wife ten-foot quarter scale model airplane See next month. 76 Model Aviation vvnrn ao uo auring neuonai rgaIIIy urn wavur gui imu . picnic course Especially RC club has meeting near Fourth July promi nent group includes club President Mr Dale Welch Miss Cora Puzon ex-President Tom Long club Secretary Miles Jackson Dr Gary Turner others temperature 101 degrees sun 99 shade proving wisdom good shelter Thus did Birming ham RC Club hold its monthly conclave New Freq ID cant page 75 also hope simultaneously acquire 23 new channels 75 MHz sub-band non-air craft use would channels 7092 The flag color would black white channel numbers Plug-in modules would black marked NON-AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 3 above arrangement provides total separation aircraft non-air craft frequencies same time cluding adequate number useful chan nels both groups Since expect bulk RC modelers will new frequencies middle 1980s have reserved black-on-white whiteon-black color combinationswhich color experts tell us have highest contrast recog nition factorfor two new frequency groups 4 During interim ten-year period older 7275 MHz frequencies still use will necessary certain new channels remain unused since otherwise would source mutual interference equipment present 7275 MHz channels AMA plans publish information interim period new channels compatible older equipment also likely AMA insurance coverage will limited same compatible frequencies during terim period 40 Frequency Flags 41 Size size frequency flags used system will same Figure 1 provides typical dimensions 42 Flag Material frequency flag should constructed non-flexible plywood plastic material has suffi cient rigidity perform its function key point flag should stand-off self-support off transmitters antenna mast channel number can easily read other modelers 43 Flag Mounting flag should mounted near bottom transmitters antenna spring clip will hold vertical visibility will allow removed complete antenna collapse flag should also easily removable since fliers will have change flags change numbers flag time changes channels 44 Color Assignments band fre quencies groups channels shall have single distinguishing color color assign ments follows BandDesignationFlag Color 27MHzBrown B49MHzBlue C53 MHz six metersGreen DExisting 72-75 MI-lzOrange New Bands E F 72 MHz aircraftWhite 75 MHz non-aircraftBlack 50 Band Colors/Channel Numbers/Fre quencies 51 Existing Continuing RC Channels will covered channels through 19 frequency flag will required will have appropriate band color channel number specific frequency smaller sized numbers reference RC equipment owner/flier 511 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix 52 Interim RC Channels interim channels actually present 7275 MHz frequencies total 7 channels channels will use three digit designation based last three digits actual frequency frequency flag band will contain three digits 521 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix B 53 New RC Channels frequency flag expected new 72 MHz 75 MHz channels will contain channel num ber bold print R-F modules plug-in crystals will further identified described paragraph 30 531 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments published future follow ing FCC response AMA proposal 60 Source Flags As indicated Para 10 proposed system should imple mented soon possible since provides better system control present colored flags new flags can easily made individual modelers however AMA believes number RC manufac turers suppliers will move promptly provide new style flags once market develops Starting 1981 will manda tory use new style flags AMA sanctioned competitions 70 Further Discussion 71 Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency control system club sites contests Pins should also color coded band channel numbered As past transmitter should turned frequency pin attached antenna 72 Overlap Existing 7275 MHz Channels AMA recognizes during phase-out period existing 72 75 MHz RC channels will interfere cer tain new channels problem will highly publicized once new frequencies authorized use practice true control can exercised local indi vidual flying sites expected cer tain compatible new channels will given AMA sanction use insurance coverage during interim period 73 Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices scanning receiver might prove great help 74 Wind Direction Streamers new rigid frequency flags will help display ing wind direction benefit flier wind direction streamer may fastened top transmitter antenna Its color up individual flier since streamer will no longer element frequency identification control plan However consistency recommended streamer match basic band flag color 75 Telemetry Devices flier using telemetry device such thermal sensor must display two frequency control flags flag designate RC channel use other designate frequency being used telemetry down-link RC control channel flag should placed above telemetry channel flag trans mitters antenna FIGURE 1 Typical Frequency Flag Spring clips easy re moval Flag must hang vertically transmit ter normal flying position 6 C C C C Channel number large & read able possible Must appear both sides flag Frequency small print pilots own reference Only used Channels 779 XMTR Case Flag made plywood plastic Num bers may stick-on painted variety APPENDIX Existing Continuing RC Channels Band Brown 27 MHz B Blue 49 MHz C Green 53 MHz ARS Six Meter Band Channel No 2 3 4 S 6 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 26995 2 7045 27095II 27145L~J 27195Brown Flag 27255White No 749830 849845 949860 1049875 1149890 1253100 1353200 1453300 1553400 1653500 17*53600 18*53700 19*53800 Note An amateur license frequencies 7 49830 Blue Flag medium light Black No 12 531 Green Flag White No required use *Although general use channels part AMA recommended six meter pattern RC protected maximum extent possible consistent amateur authorizations ARRL six meter repeater band plan APPENDIX B Interim RC Channels Band D Orange Existing 7275 MHz Channels Channel No 080 160 240 320 400 960 640 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 72080 72160 72240 72320 ____________ 72400 72960 75 640 o8o Orange Flag Black No Note expected frequencies channels will remain use ten-year period following FCC authorization new 72-75 MHz channels time no reason avoid acquiring equipment uses frequencies October 1980 77 Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel a cnO 26995 V Indoor RC Catching California primed pump viaB II North rops annual meets connection trade shows now activity includes east coastHampton VAwhere Indoor RC has getting much attention Last March Tidewater Model Soaring Society under Contest Director HA Stokely held threeevent meet Hampton Coliseum nine contestants Winner Light er Air Louis Bruhn Woody Blanchard won Powered Aircraft flight 50 minutes nine seconds Dave Robelen won Glider event hand-launched highest Seats flight two minutes five seconds Interesting sidelight due frozen floor ice rink downdraftsl contrast Free Flight indoor activity buildings girder structures no great problem RC makes sites available National Car Discount 20% National Car Rental has advised effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 20% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary re-issue National Car Rental iden tification cards stickers members re flect increase Members need identify themselves presently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 20% discount appli cable Member pays gas used CD Operations Closed Down Last June US Attorneys Office Baltimore announced completed local crackdown illegal activities citi zens band radio stations result ex tensive investigation operation illegal radjo stations Most illegal operations involved op erating modified CB radios unauthorized frequencies powers excess authorized FCC has allocated 40 specific channels use CB band CBers operate out-of-band cause interference other authorized radio stations tele vision reception Teams US marshals exe cuted five simultaneous warrants Balti area Approximately $5000 worth equipment seized District Offices Baltimore Hy attsville MD initiated crackdown continuing effort FCC help utilize radio spectrum limited national re source efficiently effectively also keep CB problems minimum Federal law provides penalties up $500 per day per offense violations FCC rules regulations year im prisonment and/or $10000 fine unlicensed operation CB other radio transmitting equipment Ceeeecricui Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Isiand C Vermoet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Anomie Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker Paul Or. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler S Bolduc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Busy summer bet visited picnic field Fremont Flyers Danville NH some good eating saw some good flying kites thanks Ed Garvey came along represent AKA Ameri can Kite Flyers Association am told John Smith South Shore Club great Scale meet complete 78 Model Aviation Blimp Lou Bruhn excellent control flying back forth through hand held balsa hoop good hovering controla bility Simple twin motor control system used Hewitt Phillips semi-scale Aeronca C-3 covered condenser paper light weight shelltype fuselage sides shown provide scale appearance Used Micro-Mo electric motor geared prop Flew over eight minutes Bob Champines electric powered model flew over half hour featured folding prop improve glide during portions flight motor switched off radio conserve batteries avoid hitting over head girders Woody Blanchards twin-motored semi-scale Catalina rugged enough outdoor flight hard time taking off ice floor flew nicely once high enough clear cold boundary layer above ice rink floor Woody Blanchards powered aircraft winner similar outdoor RC sailplane design much lighter Typical flight pattern climb about 50 feet motor glide about 20 feet motor off back power climb glide etc Typicai naoor I-su scene wun Hewitt rnmuups famous 30s Free Flight indoor ac tivity ultra light three ounces total craft used knuckle-joint prop bent back impact damage CD Stoke ly watches Larry Fair simple large Iigrn-weight electric RC Demonstrated good control flight characteristics although short dura tion three half minutes due less optimum battery motor prop combina tion Good improvement potential Dave Platt 53 entries hundreds spectators Nice going gang As promised last month list abandoned flying fields might wish look possible model flying site Location/Owner East Hampton CT/Gardner Nursery Brookline ME/Freethy Intl Concord MA Brunswick ME/Mr Douglas Brunswick ME Cambridge ME/Geo Viglas Ham Hill Cambridge ME Farmingdale ME/Al Tate Blame Rd Fort Kent ME/Town Rumford ME/Harry Perry P0 Box 118 Thomaston ME/Arthur Ha rju Ia Levant ME/BR Rowell Adams MA/RN Olimet Alger St Concord MA/AC Bemis Westford Rd Eastham MA/BC Collins Box 1032 Norwell MA/JC Field Temple AZ Tyngsboro MA/R Derby Jr RFD L Yarmouth MA/JR Branch 30 Skyline Dr Franconia NH/R Coffin P0 Box Coventry RI/EJ Potter Slocum RI/H Winfield Tucker P0 Box 2 Size 2500 x 150 700 x 170 1665 x 200 1650 x 100 1800x 75 5000 x 300 2000 x 100 1800 x 75 1600x 150 1000 x 50 450 x 70 1200 x 100 900 x 100 1500x 150 50 x 50 21 00 x 100 2855 x 150 1800x 40 turf turf turf water turf some others just Helicopter pads probably large enough RC flying herein apologize John Worth Vince Mankowski Larry Bolich getting bent out shape concerning new hobby shop display membership drive ranted about duties obligations PR DC stopping realize voted have associate vice-presidents help placement distribution piece humble apologies gentlemen Now same tact good friend District II implore members explore local hobby shop proprietor see willing place display card model aviation brochures pocket AMA member ship applications other pocket along nice decal put door find him willing just send name address will see gets tremendous tool since Charlie Grant membership Let us use half hobby shops New England utilize promotional tool us could have 100000 members year end Remind him AMA membership means sales him too associate vice-presidents should lead way ask mem bers undertake task help us gain membership such endeavor could circumvent dues increase years come Let hear will imme diately have display sent dealer will send patch choice listed generally available Supply Service brochure New Jeesey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT Type John C Grigg turf District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive turf tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aseociare vice-Pyeudenes Pete Bianohini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NV 10705 John Byrne 36-29 21 3th St. Bayside NY 11361 Fmnk Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Ad No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 once things go just right Saturday July 12 very heart warming privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence members turf Aeroguidance Society Endwell NY weekend 25th Annual RC turf Pattern Contest attended 55 entrants hundreds spectators AGS take over turf small local airport Greene NY event draw entries over northeastern turf US well entries Canada heart iest congratulations members AGS turf on Award Excellence very fine 25th anniversary meet First place winners dirt the contest follows Novice Pattern 22 entriesKen Bonnema Fairborn OH turf Advance Pattern 13 entries--Ed Winslow Hell- Batavia NY Expert four entriesSteve Lelito Pembroke MA Masters 21 entries pad Tony Bonetti Emerson NJ Sport Scale turf five entriesCharles Lucente Duryea PA July 13 visited Scale Fly-in Olean turf NY sponsored STARS outstanding turnout over 60 scale aircraft as- mostly 1/3 1/4 scale size Some phalt flights birds showed excellent quali ties both aircraft pilots Again international event entries Can ada well over Northeast Modeling alive well time visit club president Popsicle Privateer does best insult other upstand ing modeler area just show him hold no hard feelings about vicious ig norant low level verbiage want him know have destroyed punch-board used win doctorate Now can never another like him next items come industri ous New Jersey AVP Frank Dresch Cen tral Jersey RC Club sponsored Old-Timer contest June 8 Piscataway flying field Frank snapped first two pics some entrants picture above shows Mike Guarnieri Somerset Signal Senders following Don Hartman same club Unfortu nately Frank didnt identify models am too stupid Privateer please note know next two photos show budding new modelers Central Jersey RC Club held Delta Dart contest town chil dren local library supplying ma terials instruction prizes part promotion sport photos John OGrady program directed Walt Fisher CJRCC Soapbox Time have concerned along other council members about impact inflation gasoline shortages modeling events across coun try Unemployment still rise though rate inflation slowing yet no end sight weekend attend another meet find no evidence factors affecting sport Contestant level reasonably high seemingly better last year am encouraged waiting other shoe fall Meanwhile elected officers Academy entire Headquarters operation must ut keep costs line prevent crease dues next few years join president going rec ord having no interest job Head quarters now time future goal support members Dis trict II properly represent opinions wishes Finallyby time reading AVP Hank Likes will have made presen tation council 1981 Nats held Lakehurst NJ Luck bunch support modelers Lakehurst area Nats will District II before World Space Modeling Championships 1980 scheduled Lakehurst September 9 through 11 Unoffi cial events practice scheduled Monday competition events held Tuesday through Thursday Hank Likes de serves credit helping set up arrange ments Quite guy October 1980 79 Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Fresideessa Joe Eibnn 36980 Valley Forge Jr. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 604 21st St Vinnna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ass. Scottdaln PA 15683 read 1980 Nats Wil mington-Dayton-Cincinnati will history early indications mean anything will have among successful Nats ever hope attended enjoyed self last MA picture story about guys put thing together owe great deal thanks vast amount work did hope Nats chance look over new AMA motor home has created much controversy lately has very plush dashboard two front seats back empty No beds no dinnette no toilets nothing Nats its probably going filled boxes Nats gear paperwork maybe cooler full liquid refreshments room motor home actually nothing oversized van rather vacation vehicle fact alone makes morning visit Earl Witt Jim McNeill described Bill Winter August MA ridiculous made sound have questions put last month since article came out about what H- - going AMA feel compelled explain what going onat least see Since elec tion Earl Witt presidency AMA has ever-increasing amount friction between him John Worth Executive Director has led somewhat partisan Executive Council further has left Council position playing referee large portion its time also evident situation has led few witch-hunts like $950 bottle given someone England put up AMA folks few days FAI function saving us probably $500$1 000 have effective executive director must give executive director authori ty what thinks right save us few bucks further ready accept fact once going goof may cost usa buck two No manager going right time worst possible situation manager given responsibility Job authority questioned John Worth has Executive Director since 1963 took seemingly impos sible jobto turn relatively small association broke thriving organization dont think anyone would say John did himself including him nonetheless accomplished Executive Director during time has worked six different presidents changes Executive Council Earl Witt elected President problems started became apparent very shortly after Earls election John Earl compatible John previous presidents unfortunate think Earl has some good ideas well intentioned incom patibility John spillover rest Headquarters staff has left us somewhat impasse situation confronts Council present creating aura confusion part AMA leadership Please bear us am convinced problem will worked out can continue advance cause sincere regret must inform being written received word Glen Sigafoose fatally injured crash aerobatic airplane during airshow Centerville IA Sunday July 20 Sig will remembered quiet unassuming man Yes can attitude helped modelers presence among us will sincerely missed modelers heart felt sympathies given Hazel Maxey loved ones close column somberly Delaware 0 Disnsicg ot Celumbia land S Neneb Camlisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Assoceata Vice4remdents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Eob Chanspinn 205 Tipson Rd Nnwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlotresnille VA 22901 V Eill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Prnsson 7012 Eluira Court Foils Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocknuille NC 27026 time column hits street Nats will over right now everybody AMA HQ going full bore get ready will Nats approximately two weeks hope see out has very busy month club meetings contests also working Headquarters relocation committee have fallen behind little correspond ence Ill catch up answers letters probably after Nats response magazine running about seven favor Model Aviaflon District IV far am very glad Dis trict IV knows good thing see Speaking Model viation someone sent copy Model Aviation printed Nats 1936 guess what magazine part membership package long ago Vince Mankowski new Assistant Ex ecutive Director have putting lot time Headquarters relocation will present proposals Nats Council meeting have quite few propos als Washington DC area look very good hope have info after Nats Council meeting District IV meeting will held October 18-19 year North Carolina Radio Control League North Carolina will host event Bill Helms Charlie Spear will handling arrangements Keep mind meeting open AMA members Dis trict IV District IV officers requested attend will announce time place next column will also special mailing District IV members clubs RCNC lives up past record should best district meeting have well organized full good ideas Lets make biggest too--plan attend Whats Happening District IV Dc Maxecutors Summer 80 Fun Fly September 6 1980 Comsat Field 9 am til dark Flying Aces Club Scale WW Combat WW II Combat others Contact Allen Schanzle 840-9883 Sunday Flyers Radio Control Received new newsletter monthits Sunday Flyer Sunday Flyers RC Club Baltimore MD Nice newsletter fellows Keep coming way club trying find good flying siteat present using CBRC Clubs facilities Prince Georges RC Club AA Pylon races August 31 September 28 Races start 930 am AMA FCC license required low entrance feefuel supplied contest ants information contact Dick Palace 301-249-5729 Winston-Salem RC Club WinstonSalem flying field recently officially dedicated Thrift Field memory Jim Thrift Scale Fun Fly Quantico VA Second Annual US Marine Corps Scale Fun Fly will held USMC Air Museum Quantico Marine Base August 23-24 1980 will static display plenty time fly ad lib bomb drop fast-slow fly carrier landing will USMC tro phy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines No entry fee Contact Ed Byerley CD 200 Commander Cove Staf ford VA 22554 info District Columbia RC Club DCRC Soaring meet October 4-5 historic Manassas Battlefield Park info contact Barry Drew CD 3C1-87i-534 Advance registra tion recommended Bob Champine Indoor Received nice letter Bob Champine about West Baden want share Gloria have returned best Indoor World Championships US has ever hosted Everyone did outstanding job AMA contest officials people Northwood Institute just plain fun weather real good though rained second day Thirty thirty-six 80 Model Aviation LR Bill Hall President Winston-Salem RC Connie Steve Thrift Honor able Dr Ramey Kemp State Representative Davie County very pleased Eve lyn Thrift minute flights accomplished day isnt too shabby 100-ft site 12 teams turned good flights can see results chart month folks am off AMA HQ work Headquarters relocation committee Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolioa 0 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Aasociaoe Vice-Pegdeesns John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Juckoon 109 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arstur Johnson 932 Bauvan Dr Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDoueil 9521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Mcalzzi SR 00966 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sherum PG Boo 4s06 Birmingham AL 35206 Ton Thacker 2390C Lamrencevile Hwy Decatur GA 30033 didnt go District V Fun Fly year owe yourself go next year The.facilities alone Georgia Veter ans Park worth trip suspect Pop Curtis designed park includes Con trol Line circles paved runways Radio Control enough open area small field Free Flight contest Air Show Teams dont seem get recognition deserve model press make up local papers across district watched Bama Flyers Air Show Team put performance recent ly Decatur Decatur MAC sponsored miniature air show Boys Ranch managed get picture Would believe Florida 2-Me ter Championships drew 30 entries--five last years Nats Must good Florida weather overall winner 15year old Ed Wright Jr flew Prophet designed Joe Ruth Ed isnt just lucky junior-he has won five first place trophies past year sport flier good static display some fun flying sign successful weekend Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Societys recent weekend display attracted five new members club year old has grown six members almost 20 time----more member month LARKS District V located somewhere Florida couldnt read name thetown Reelfoot Aero Modelers Union City TN pleased crowd air show Easter Seals handing Easter Seal Center director dummy transmitter letting put amazing first time flying act Ed Parham actually flew plane fly public thats way Id like ithave expert work Stop Music insisted Charleston Navy Band Summerville SC Air Show band scheduled play end field Richard Jackson Fred Peters Ken Gulliford gave Control Line demon stration other end band mem bers stopped playing flying started because wanted watch flying Af ter flying alternated music musicians could watch area too small RC ho out came CL planes pays versatile AVP Ed Moorman trying get District V CL newsletter going terested please write info As evidenced column activity CL Dis trict V-its just hard find Lets pull gether newsletter Illinois ana 0 Ketruclty umI VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresideng 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aasoaane Vice-Pesidonrs Chuck Detano4631 N Mincnner Indianapolis IN 4922B Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenfield Rd. Guincy IL 92301 Frank Hugnes 401 S Birch Plarosburs MO 94477 Glenn Lee 910 Mandrake Batavia IL 90510 Helen Olsen 920 Old Bonhoosme University City MD 63132 Jim Sears PG Box 309 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Undermood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MG 93128 What No pictures got ityou must got ityou didnt send Im out printable pictures Please send some cant think ever take camera along meets Some surely better Jerry Smith Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN does Ive requested some copies excellent shots airborne camera printed newsletter Maybe next month Thanks Griffith Barnstormers again forwarding Contact clubs report new modelers learning fly Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord Span reports several big October 1980 81 Ed Wright Jr receives first place plaque CD Leon Kincaid George Cox Memphis TN nice look ing CL model Winners District V Fun Fly LR Clu Sumner Best Junior Mac Hodges Grand Champ David Phillips Alabama Champ Donald Chalker Rolling Joe Johnson South Carolina Champ Standing George Hughes David Grantham Wendell Sumner Henry Mausoif Tennessee Champ Dan Stevens Tom Breedlove Keith Douglas Didnt get names know Wendy left Dusty right Reelfoot Club President Lowell Lynn holds Ed Parhams plane Don Stimpson pulls out antenna Ron Savnik enjoying Kadet wheel chair Quincy Illinois Flying Falcons have new flying field good facilities available Dont miss Chicago Expo October 25-26 show may soon RC Show Shows good indications show may move prestigious Arlington Park just north OHare International Air port happens facilities will far beyond anything now available coun try case dont miss year DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton IL Bring model displayplane boat car Things August 30-31 Malta IL Aero-Challenge Muscular Dystrophy RC CL events August 31 Frankton IN Madison City RC Holiday Fun Fly September 1 Kansas City RC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Jacoma Park September 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-America Championships September 7 Lexington KY MAC Fall FF RC Festival September 13-14 Indianapolis IN Dis trict VI Club Team Championships RC Fun Fly September 14 KCRC Biplane Jumbo Scale September 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th An nual Old Timers Meet Bong Field WI September 14 St Charles IL Fox Valley Aero Club Airshow local charity September 14 Chicago IL Midwest Navy Carrier Association Championships September 20-21 St Louis Eagles Miss Valley Soaring Association combined Fall Meet Buder Park September 21 Indianapolis West Side Modelers New Hope Foundation Air Show September 21 Palos Park IL 9th Annual Turkey Fun Fly September 21 Kansas City Northern Knights Fall Fun Fly Smithyille Lake September 27-28 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Egyptian RC contest Pattern Sport Scale September 28 Chicago Aeronuts 37th Annual Midwestern States FF Championships Bong Field WI October 5 St Louis Eagles 7th contest Holten Park October 5 Libertyville IL Nike Site Chi cago Pylon Club Fall Races October 25-26 Wheaton IL Chicago Ex po Trade Show Static Contest RC air craft boats cars Soapbox young boy East Texas country side has accident confined bed home several weeks school teacher sends some magazines Pictures airplanes model airplanes create strong interest young modeler slowly learns fly CL FF ever seeing outside magazine Ive never stopped Magazines very important can stimulate interests thinking Model Aviation provides opportunity well informed model aviation news progress plus ability maintain insight AMAs business politics Upto-date information available concerning views thoughts ideas plans elected officials thank Mr Wheeley ex tend appreciation magazine staff printing often critical views both AMA MA completely unedited format vast majority modelers mostly interested fun modeling want strong national organization elect representatives serve interests association they membership have vested interest member interests can served elected officials regard association business Wishful daydreaming past colorful rhetoric jokes pleasant philosophies satisfy entire business spectrum Business varies beautiful ugly Pro grams projects ideas personnel must continually initiated evaluated terminated continued conditions war rant things can maintained good level business leaders must have intestinal fortitude face some unpleasant situations act accordingly day TV news talk shows inter views newspapers etc can find persons and/or groups explaining view points some project attempt gain public support Free press valuable asset free people Iowa igan eosta onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Anoociate VcePreode,to James Clark 4444 Woodnew Or. NE Cedar Aapds IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsatt Dr Madison WI 53711 Roe Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 odd things about writing column publication lead time volved July 15 1980 am busy packing move Washington DC yet loyal readers form District VII will see words until October issue Model Aviation mailed August can also guess October will wishing could have saved some heat July brought Midwest almost too hot stay out sun fly know lot guys did association leaders need free com munication vehicle membership must able inform busi ness see whether pretty ugly MA now such vehicle movements restrict columns party line promise bot tom line will continue costs main tain through column journal free expression AMA management membership Flash teams ihe AMA District VI RC Club Team Fun Fly District VI Cham pionships Indianapolis September 13-14 will Illinois Peoria RC Club Suburban Aero Club Chicago Indiana Plainfield Screaming Eagles Monroe County RC Club Kentucky Lexington Model Airplane Club X-Cell Team Missouri participating later EnjoyFLY FRIENDLY SKIES Keith Brown Pontiac Miniature Air craft Club just completed June 1st Fun Fly Adam CD Charlie club president making sure Keith devours foul tasting cracker soda cracker race event June 8th same club hosted Sport Scale contest photo below shows Skip Mast holding two trophiesBest Show First Place Military Scale Congratulations Skip Dave McDonald provided pictures I nice note Bud Carrow Plymouth Ml Flying Pilgrims accom panied full page local newspaper Community Crier-- giving text five photos describing model aviation club listed phone number Bud can contacted great hobby idea other areas small weekly papers could pursue Some nice photos July issue Des Moines Modellaires newsletter covering June 1980 Sig Contestat Montezuma IA much hobby owes Sigs probably measurable deserve great thanks [Publishers note article written prior luly 20th air craft accident took life Glen Sigafoose] following photo shows Larry Andrew artist sculptor showing bronze wire trophy Hazel Glen Later day crowd treated full scale Pitts Special air show Hazel Glen 82 Model Aviation three smiling men photo above Adam Rogers Charlie Hatmaker Grassfield MN RC Club comes news out looking new flying sites precautionary measure present site includes houserented familyand some fliers have known overfly place Let add words Tom Liegierski Vic Leerhoff Flying sites hard get obey club rules hang have St Paul MN club does good job newsletter last issue contained tabulated contest results hints finishing details build fast charger Thanks Bob LaBrash copy Congratualtions John Winstanley Grand Valley MI RC Club named Member Month unselfish club work including limited assist ance fliers donation glider club use training new fliers final photo month Pylon Racers WILLI circuit operates Wisconsin Illinois Winners Fond du Lac WI meet left right Paul Yee Sheboygan 5th Lyle Forsgren Oshkosh 4th Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 3rd Al Scidmore AVP Madison 2nd WinnahJim Gilgenbach Fond du Lac Thanks Al photo Well guys gals last column vice president District VII though being printed after have commenced new job AMA promise will best can organization would like thank Jim Clark Bob Lundberg Bill Rohring Terry Taylor Al Scidmore John Lorbiecke Jr Ron Searsall AVPsfor help support would also like thank other district officersPhil Klint worth Jim Sinton Claude McCullough Pete Waters John Evert Len Roe Debi Imhoff long hours work behalf AMA fine organization has grown will continue grow due unselfish efforts great number people sincere ly hope involved especially offi cers will keep eyes main goals direct efforts reaching Arkoosas 0 Louisiana S New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aaoocoto Vico-Prsodenns Buzz Auerill 9117 La Burraneo NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulpbur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PteasantonTX 78064 Larry Sortor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville 01 74003 away school two weeks last month returned home work office stacked up Thus no column However meantime lots things going change have some pic tures various events district Before forget two weeks Baton Rouge very enjoyable school kept us pretty busy able get out fly some Baton Rouge club members couple times really have fine site has used years thanks especially want thank sent switch harness met field unfortunately neglected write down name soon lost terrible memory sent package return addressno name sure appreciate remembering Ground Pounders Club Jonesboro AR provided pictures above group participated show consisting RC flying full scale aerobatics balloon racemancarrying balloons pictures beautiful color hope show up magazine picture below Alexandria LA plane foreground Sig Smith Mini-plane Power K&B 40 controls Kraft builder Bruce Witherell fellows fly World War II vintage airfield nearby Pollock LA acres acres asphalt Out Houston TX area come fol lowing two pictures first Doc Martins Scale P-Siweighs over 30 pounds re portedly flies well Power identified twice size Scat Cat 500 built Bill Britcliff subject second picture below Quadra powered plane recently won fly what bring pylon race doing eliminated part competition vir tue mid-air collision kept flying Both fliers Gulf Coast RIC Club Seems like month another club Houston area Norman Oklahoma comes word first annual Hot Dog Contest sponsored Central Oklahoma R/C Society photo below P-Si scratch built Gene Pitman Other winners Pat Jones Edmond flying Aeromaster first Robert Billingham Oklahoma City Pulsar third course other contests aregoingon Baton Rouge great turnoutover fifty pattern have some picturesmaybe next month Lafayette LA got rained out first time ever Look reschedule date September have tried avoid making contest calendar two upcoming events have pointed out unusual Both Houston area First Quarter Scale 80 Airshow featuring Best Old Timer WWI WWII Biplane Quarter Scales Additional attractions include parachute demonstrations full scale homebuilts aerobatic displays Unfortunately scheduled August 9th lOththisone will probably history read other event scheduled September 27th 28th being billed Q-S00 National Py lon Race Check contest calendar de tails October 1980 83 Changing subject drastically still have lots maneuvering among elected officials AMA Read articles make up own mind pointlook closely continues faithfully along course over years opposed have changed drastically closing Executive Council will meet Ohio weekend before Nationals Among important business nominating committee course District VIII VP up year have some real ly good candidates Good luck tolorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis Mellamis Dislrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blud. Casper WY 82601 Ed Con 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Aicketro 516S Cloadas Sioun Falls SD 57103 mail starts coming great guys gals out District IX just super dont know some other District VPs feel about pro con mail obviously comes way thrive fact will need simply sur vive writing monthly column Actually reading other VP columns know important input must whole Executive Councilso keep cards letters comm folks Pictures too black white glossies good contrast sharp images mentioned pro con mail above Let tell am point hope will see close same way dont let know also Two sides issue existmaybe two sides some issues fact people fail recognize negative comment make should some willingness open-mindedness listen another viewpoint necessarily agree withj have little tolerance Ive received some pret ty onesided opinions form news letters notes month mostly centering around hot issues course refresh ing constructive would writers would try point out some positive things also taking place t see anything positive happening take strong step toward making something posi tive happen Involvement active involvement order improvement Try shoot things down distance offer some viable alternative people representing front lines speak Thats am point VP spot hope will support position feed some two-sided stuff con sidered time time would like take newsletter items cross desk share just written some recently received Turbulent Tissue newsletter Model Association Central Kansas Inc AMA club No 895 pen Jim Mow rey Rte 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 What Dont Know Can Hurt June issue hobby industry magazine Model Retailer carried editorial publishers page first consid ered reprinting face value appeared worthwhile reading everyone After studying contents its purpose appar ent whitewash past President character assassination present Presi dentand no value whatsoever writer admits has never met Earl Witt implies Earl has no qualifica tions hold office AMA President writer has met Earl has problem fact overqualified position Asking questions directing criticism goes territory other hand editorial also im plies Johnny Clemens made no wrong deci sions agree premise again what expect make decision can wrong Now before start chalking off whitewash Mr Witt lets take look last paragraph page 71 July issue Model viation under heading Presidents Outlook implies maga zine survey sent out biased give im pression magazine goes optional will cost fact other options keep price same Check photocopy survey attached newsletter / Note survey referred reprinted youre study vote count included 14 days near end survey period Take time figure percentages return votes re member 3000 mailed out Now would someone please explain Executive Council voted make magazine optional may believe organization still founded will maJority survey very conclusive Executive Council does reverse decision will lust time have stuck general mem bership Executive Council has self-seeking group people have saddled history AMA Apparently have impression gen eral membership bunch sheep led slaughter Besides narrow outlook couple have flimflammed way paying posi tions Headquarters staff before terms office elected positions com pleted indicates feel no duty toward elected con cerned what can milk out organization type person will nei ther Headquarters general membership good way things going brace selves havent seen anything yetI told so~ Orbiting Eagles Newsletter AMA club No 406 Mike Doran Editor Dana Hoim Publisher 786 Madison Ave Apt 1 Council Bluffs IA 51501 Vince Mankowski Moves DC Vince Mankowski has moved Washing ton DC become Assistant Executive Direc tor AMA Orbiting Eagles Omaha will greatly miss man such credit modeling area Although Vince has vast number ac complishments will always think Vince man got involved modeling Back just started out ol Charlie Mur phy Vince guy helped us out gave us motors planes rides club meetings took us out flying got proficient let pick brains information sometimes till late hours night drove together contests shows meetings im portantly getting lazy Vince kicking butt volun teering things making sure got planes built newsletter out hated Sometimes really got mad got case doing some thing Im glad did really am dont think Id writing now flying models wasnt Vince can never thank him enough until now never have Among other accomplishments Vince leader among Bellevue Sodbusters Orbiting Eagles Omaha prime mover successful effort get 1979 Nats Lincoln getting club flying site put Seymore Smith Park AMA District IX vice-president now Assistant Executive Direc tor Academy Model Aeronautics am sure Vince will total modeling community what has done District IX area Because am glad Vince has moved Washington Mike Doran Joan Alyca Pueblo CO came following pictures contest report AT-6 Texans Take Air Pueblo Sky Corral RC field Pueblo CO site big doins 4th July Quarter Midget pylon racing common parts race little out ordinary Seems though rules re quired Jemco AT-6s Whats stock out-of-the-box 40s could used no Schneurles etc standard 10-6 props specified 84 Model Aviation Pylon race winners Pueblo CO display AT-6 race trophies LR Jerry Bible fifth place Dale Alyea fourth place Larry Osborn third place Sam Pisciotta second place Bill Pachak first place Pisciotta high time 23356 iop winner independence Lay Al-li race Bill Pachak rightl aided abetted caller Harold Shaver leftl Six planes met specs included being finished Four completed race Racing complicated high air tem peratures AT-6s proved stable good turns Low time 23356 posted Sam Pisciotta Winners Bill Pachak first Sam Pis ciotta second Larry Osboin third Dale Alyea fourth jerry Bible fifth Sam Pisci otta CD agreed unusual fun event holiday Warmbut fun District IX have need fill two three spots associate vice presidents district allowed up seven Heres chance volunteer assist se lection tan will represent AMA old two-way street gang Basically looks like need person Nebraska Colorado North Dakota point about some input As column being written prior Nats about four weeks will receiving copy after Nats would expect have seen some great participation District IX members both contest ant management standpoint have chance meet visit Keep mail coming Arizona tornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redunds Beach CA 90278 Associate Vioe-Presidenns Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisolm 1100 Went Share Presno CA 93711 Lonne Kroeber 2401 Zufro Cr. Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 8ob Reynolds Rr B So, St Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Sooreden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City LIT 84117 months report will brief much delight typist good wife Judy club visited since last report East Bay Radio Controllers dy namic club located Oakland Bay area flew up met airport Art Gagnier club president Art took clubs field way town field has paved runway large paved pit area club has clever method storing stuff field Ive ever seen obtained old Mosler safe about 5 high set cement site strong steel box welded over combi nation lock couldnt sledgehammered otf has cut theft club items zero Other clubs might want consider idea Later evening club took dinner gathering 12 cluded some wives members During meal enjoyable talk Roy Weber Roy has belonged AMA sinLe first organized Hes quite scale buff judged last FAI World Scale Championships Woodvale England After dinner went club meeting room really packed think thcm see great scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed still raving about finally left spend night Glenn Carters house Glenn wife Doris really bent over backward see enjoyed myself admit succeeded Glenn District X AVPs next morning after leisurely break fast once again went clubs flying site having fun fly great turnout members Ernie Ruppert flying Senior Falcon handed transmitter course throttled plane back first request flew around four five minutes very sloppy manner hand him transmitter couple Alaska o anu on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asozuziane Vine-Prosidenno Al Culver 1607S non him Pocarello ID 8320 Simon Oreese Rt tBoo 48 Broadvew MT 59015 Cd McCollough 53 SC 81 Portiand OR 97215 Orlando Civ Redo 26608 Goner Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 Nh Main St. Redmond WA 96052 times writing column magazine less pleasant Since Model viatiun re kindled mid-70s have report passing far too friends occasions February 5 1980 brilliant young A/2 Towline Glider flier left name Marc Nagasawa Marc 21 years old stood tall capability among model build ers have known over years first recollection Marc Boe ing Management Association Model Scholar ship Contest early 1970s flying rockets excellent work man possessed quiet tenacity ri valed elders Guided Jim Walters assisted Bruce Kimball Marc advanced fast pace soon designing own A/2 gliders own towhook M N Hook workmanship became perfect difficult person beat times hurry might still have Falcon What unusual about flying Falcon was first time 24 years Id transmitter hands never accomplished RCer 1956 Id steered Smog Hog 6-channel reed set around sky little know think proportional stay noon flight catch leave fun too soon Yet another club member name Bill Hausske stepped offered take airport took him up offer nice chat drive over Id have say enjoyable outing recently received copy Mar velous Miniatures back Northern Cali fornia possession Ma Emhart few weeks showed around showed five different groups total 145 people film well re ceived saw went Post Office return film ensuing discussion led discovery film could shipped Library Rate reason 1 its edu cational film 2 belongs non-profit organization cost savings quite large want remind about table top display have available clubs next mall show makes nice backdrop focal point show Drop line Ill ship via UPS Im still open invitations attend club meeting Write well see what can arrange THERMALS contest field illustrated con test record 1978 FAI Free Flight finals Marc placed fifth very challenging conditions finals perform ance inspiring 1979 semi-finals over Labor Day weekend Marc qualified 1980 finals circumstances again proved very challenging Marc felt well weekend doctor learned Marc leukemia battle en sued Marc doctor apparently won Shortly after being told about proxy flying models Misery Meet Team Challenge however weakened body succumbed pneumonia Bruce Kimball having memorial trophy made presented perpetually West ern FAI Challenge will renamed Marcs memory Remembrances may sent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen ter Seattle sincere condolences Naga sawa family Bruce Kimball Gwen Ditsworth probably March closest friends single word comes mind expresses opinion Marc family models word name first Fl de sign Sa-Ha-Lee means High Above Chinook Indian language Thanks due Bat Sheet Co editors Helmick Collins much preceeding report February 1980 issue publication contains Marcs de signs called Syiph-An cannot wonder small person Marc huge talent would have gone world remained us October 1980 85 Lineup ot Jemco AT-5 pylon planes Sky Corral Field Pueblo CO Race flown under Quarter Midget rules JUN IO FLIGHT / ED WH ITT EN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Profiles Are Control Liners profile models useful beginner Free Flight designs Control Line flying must really Profile Heaven Dozens good profile CL designs available just beginners Dozens good kits also available Lets take look some Carl Goldberg Models CG line has four look good P-40 Flying Tiger 18 span all-balsa prefab 049 en gines Lil Wizard 21 span 049s comes shaped balsa wing die-cut fuselage Swordsman 18 has smaller 18 span die-cut balsa uses 020 049 motors Lil Jumpin Bean 21 stunt model 049s Top Flite Models good kits little larger sport Contest flying Baby Flite Streak has 24 span 049 099 engines Junior Flite Streak 31 090 250s Streak Trainer 33 150 190s Please note Top Fuse models mostly call bigger Y2A engines Junior Flits Midwest Products profile real young beginners model Midwests Snorky Trainer has tough 36 span foam wing uses 150 190 engines Super Snorky Trainer Midwest also has four neat 21 span World War II fighters engines Warhawk Messerschmidt 109 Mustang Air Cobra feature Quick Mount shown simple toughened plastic engine landing gear bracket uses two screws attachment alignment Quik-Mount Warhawk Another Midwest kit like Super Mouse advanced Class II Mouse Racer 17 span using beam-mounted 049 kit features die-cut parts fully illustrated step-by-step plans Sterling Models Seven super simple begin ner models group about 21 span 049 engine can used including plastic models include Thunderjet Eindecker Su per Cub Mustang Spitfire scale jobs plus Beginners Ringmaster Beginners Ringmaster Biplane Some pickinsl Sig Manufacturing whole bunch good kits Shoestring 28 span Buster 24 both use 010 150 en gines Skyray Deweybird bit smaller 23 22 spans using 049s certainly ought able find kits well-known manufac turers hobby shops shelves sure note models run small large slow fast very simple moderately advanced Choose according ability Which Control Line models young ginners favorites Write tell about Are pages selec tion like Tell too Also let know cant find listed prefer listed hobby shop Keep flippin prop See next month 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents Air Show Crash Claims Glen Sigatoose 62 loved life enjoyed thoroughly giving himself way Glen Sigafoose best proof philosophy casting bread upon waters will return investment thousand-fold always ploughed back surplus labors saw name Sig become world famous company multiply its growth over over just few months earlier recog nized Toledo induction AMAs Model Aviation Hall Famea popular choice accepted accolade typical quiet shy manner deceptive contrast dynamic achievements told basics Glens story just short ago Hall Fame report July 1980 issue Model Aviation magazine report too brief Glen jus ticeit could skim surface Like legend stories about Glen Sigafoose will heard years come contri butions efforts effect people model aviation world will linger memories cannot fade easily old timers AMA Headquarters will remember lean days dump deficit campaigns AMA annual budgets often red Frank Ehling knew could count Glen help funds sup plies encouragement some others industry critical rather help ful name Sig always found listed among Academy Nats sponsors adver tisers supporters Furthermore no success AMAs Delta Dart program youngsters Glen made AMA Cub kits hundreds thousands no profit likely loss company AMAs teams world championships particular beneficiaries Sig generosity supported teams categories team shirts have sported name Sig other because asked recog nition because team members proud acknowledge source support fitting therefore among family Sig employees several former world championships team members work Sig means joining Sig family Glen Hazel people worked names employee payroll First names used Mostly however problem solver got tremendous satisfaction making something work nobody else successful production machines liked demonstrate automatically counted straight pins pack aging brilliantly simple ingenious Hes left mark through huge sprawling Sig plant everyone else quit day Glen could often found far corner buildings tink ering some idea process machine trying something better cheaper simpler ever monument free enter prise Sig Manufacturing Company great virtues such perseverance hard work ever present Sig tory Glen believed lived golden rule unto others would have unto As result will carry Sig name determined will live tradition Glen Sigafoose es tablished Hazel Maxey Claude Hank Paul Mike others Sig family have accepted challenge keep things go ing Glen away rest model aviation world has extended best wishes encouragement also movement underway promote Glen Sigafoose morial Fund scholarships young mod elers Details being developed will announced shortly donations have already made Anyone desiring contribute may send directly Sig Manu facturing Company Inc Montezuma IA 50171 care AMA HQ transfer Sig fund Final Version AMA Frequency Plan Approved Go FCC plan support request 50 fre quencies Radio Control IRO model aircraft 23 model cars boats approved Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics AMA during special meetings Washington DC July 1 2 information being submitted Federal Communications Commission FCC based data gathered during past few months help RC industry inputs research frequencies 72 75 MegaHertz range sandwiched between existing frequencies using narrow band width tech nology accommodate channels less space FCC approval however probably least year half away allowing typi cal governmental rules change procedures According committee new RC frequencies would phased over 10-year period after time use currently ex isting frequencies would discontinued committees plan envisions availability 50 channel 72 MHz model aircraft RC equipment immediately upon FCC approval although 19 channels seven current 12 new would initially used Equipment 72 Model Aviation 5dIUUU III IUIIU often last names like sons daughters Glen loved fly left us doing what enjoyed also loved ground tinkering machines gadg ets Sig plant super machinist technician engineer tool maker designer etc existing RC frequencies would no longer manufactured after three years could sold after five years would useable 10 years FCC approval date After 10-year transition period Only new 50-channel equipment would allow able model aircraft use same time factors would apply new 23-channel 75 MHz non-aircraft RC operations regard phasing Out ofnewandoldfrequencies noted AMA committee new frequencies would ex pected used simultaneously place However due interference problems necessary have select assure interference-free operations given time particular location also noted necessary safety effectively separate model aircraft boat car operations currently use simi lar RC equipment can cause crashes occur AMA effort latest step con tinuing project following petition submitted AMA FCC 1978 obtain relief RC interference problems have aggravated recent expansion CB activities increasing encroachment industrial commercial users existing frequencies rapid growth RC activ itity general Frequency Committee meetings sponsored AMA held organizations national headquarters detail heres what expect suming FCC approval AMA plan 1 During 10-year transition period total 19 frequencies would available model aircraft use including seven now approved such use plus 12 new fre quencies would become available soon equipment offered sale expected immediate upon FCC ap proval because such equipment narrow band form already being marketed several manufacturers foreign markets Note equipment would also compati ble 50 channel requirements would effect after 10-year transition period 2 Four instead three existing frequencies would shared model aircraft boat car users during 10-year transi tion period 7216 7232 7296 7564 present time 7564 designated air craft others already shared Adding 7564 shared group necessary eventual frequency alignment will effect after 10-year transition period meantime 7564 would con tinue available aircraft use although some increased risk interference non-aircraft activity 3 Similar above 21 new frequen cies non-aircraft model use would also available immediately after FCC approval addition four current frequencies noted 1 above Thus 25 frequencies would available car boat operations during 10-year transition period 4 At end 10-year transition period existing 72-75 MHz fre quencies would used However 31 new frequencies would freely available model aircraft use same time car boat use four current frequencies would dropped two new non-aircraft frequencies would added providing up new total 23 frequencies 5 During 10-year transition period aircraft use 50 new fre quencies can used situations current frequencies used Thus special meets such Nats designated frequencies allowed club fields clubs may choose exclude ex isting frequencies no club still operated current equipment will pos sible take advantage larger number available frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period should noted use 50 new frequencies would legal immediately upon FCC ap proval would safe operate old new equipment same location cases depending upon particular combination old new frequencies AMA plans publish list compatible frequencies upon FCC approval new RC plan 6 Similar 5 above use new frequencies boats cars sooner end 10-year transition period will possible under specific situations gener ally old frequencies used 7 Since operation new frequencies sooner end 10-year transition period safety matter possible such operation may incorporated AMA Safety Code insurance coverage may dependent upon proper safe mixing old new frequencies par ticular time place other words frequency control exercised prevent un safe mixing insurance coverage would apply exact text AMAs submission FCC final development magazine went press full text will published earliest issue after receipt FCC New AMA NC Frequency Identification Control System Introduction after years reasonably suc cessful operation current system should AMA propose new quite different frequency identification control system Basically answer cur rent system based wholly patterns colored streamers designate bands indi vidual frequencies within bands about become outmoded Modelers USA have reasonable expectation acquiring additional channels RC use near future existing color-based sys tem will simply expand fulfill new requirements reason Frequency Committee Academy Model Aeronautics same time has formulating AMAs technical submissions FCC rela tive proposed new frequencies has also discussing ways new fre quencies can identified controlled flying sites throughout country responsibility way FCC ex pects user organizations like AMA assume proposal follows Frequency Committees recommendation AMA Executive Council AMA fre quency identification control system will meet needs 1 980s 1990s highlights 1 system troduces concept unique channel num bers RC channel old new will have its own individual number channel number will prominently identi fied transmitter flag changeable crystals other frequency selection methods become technically economically feasible number will also used designate crystal frequency selected frequency equipment operating given time concept numbered channels new has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate vari ous TV marine CB frequencies 2 system provides relief problem color blindness part some RC fliers color fading part current streamers 3 system provides immediate visibility 49 MHz band its five authorized frequenciesa band al ready use some flying sites popularity likely grow 4 system expandablenot expected new frequencies 7275 MHz range others may become available future Frequency Committee has no hesitation recommending new Fre quency Identification Control System AMA Executive Council adoption AMA membership large use being published proposed draft form since sure will ideas membership will want have considered final version invite comments individual members clubs RC manu facturing community AMA intent introduce new system during 1981 flying competi tion season Therefore comments received during September 1980 will considered prior publication final version plan November December year will effective January 1 1981 AMA events AMA RC Frequency Identification Control System 10 Objective institute new frequen cy identification control system will encompass existing channel allocations including 49 MHz provide contin uing control current seven channels 7275 MHz band until super seded new frequencies establish sys tem will permit extension channel numbers new RC frequencies may made available FCC fu ture system recommended AMA members clubs soon can im plemented will mandatory AMA sponsored events calendar year 1981 thereafter 20 Background exIsting system frequency identification control depends strictly combinations color coded flags distinguish various channels pres ent system clearly cannot provide neces sary control expected some 80 new RC channels allocated FCC Continued page 75 October 1980 73 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION wisdom relocating AMA Head quarters out Washington DC has generally accepted ques tion answered cost remaining District Columbia escalating rate feel yond reasonable economic level Headquarters staff personnel working District IV Vice-President Chuck Foreman preparing several al ternate proposals relocation column being written Eight ten options available getting Headquarters less costly suburban area problem now get Coun cil determination what alternative advantageous AMAs future AMA GROWTH short noteas mid-July AMA membership still running about 10% ahead 1979 membership 72243 now have 1333 sanctioned AMA clubs continuing member ship growth insures stability organization FUN FLIES AND RALLIES NY being favored beau tiful weather attracted model builders far west Toledo OH far east Grandby MA far south Tennessee North num ber Canadian entries no competition meet rules involved flying order safety sixty entries two-day meet nearly quarter scale flying session see seen modelers enjoyed others com pany discussed observed other modelers aircraft very enjoyable time As travel around country read newsletters receive large quantities find flying ses sions such occurring United States havent taken part recommend 1981 NATIONALS As writing have informal proposals two possible locations Lakehurst NJ wherein under stood may have sufficient space made available hold Nationals Previous investigation New Jersey area utilizing Lakehurst has too restrictive hold entire meet second proposal San Antonio TX utilizing Brook Air Force Facility field primary base Radio Control Control Line nearby auxiliary field Randolph Air Force Base Free Flight Helicopter Soaring events Prior receipt issue sites will discussed Executive Council sum mer meeting hope able report definite plans next issue FLYING FIELD SAFETY Though clubs have safety rules procedures flying fields dic tating can fly can fly can fly Im finding ever increasing number clubs insti tuting very formal flight training pro gram part safety criteria more persons taking up hobby limited flying space available resultant congestion hazard itself models avail able anyone can go hobby shop buy build models fly some assistance train ing experienced model builders Fun flies noncompetitive model meets appear ever increasing numbers probably natural ten dency since majority mem bership noncompetitive fliers fly personal enjoyment what surprising size scope events spite ever increasing costs transportation modelers traveling great distances fly other modelers pure enjoyment June attended fun fly spon sored Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS spite bad weather eventually caused cancellation meet attendance modelers several states July opportunity tend Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Scale Rally Olean 74 Model Aviation SMALL SCALEPeanut Scale models Indoor Championships West Baden IN probability will crash model first attempt very dis couraging new modeler fact likely crash model creates hazard other per sons property As full scale air craft pilot required take training have certain level com petency before allowed fly aircraft himself clubs requir ing level competency before utiliza tion club facilities begin ning flier clubs provide instruc tors will assist new fliers obtaining level competency instructors examiners also sure other members club beginners have skill necessary safely fly club facility An off shoot program developing recognizing different levels competen cy quote CORKS News letter Instead just horsing around sky practice maneuvers climb steps higher level skills assign identification skill level such red blue gold level gold level two gold level three Programs such serve enhance safety program other sport occupation greater skill individual less hazard CONTROL LINE PUBLICATION Control Line interests AMA Ive just received first issue Control Line Speed Racing Ga zette informative publication giving national worldwide news what taking place areas competition well technical topics interested areas competition write Its da GAZ 306 Yardley Commons Yardley PA 19067 reminder terested rocketsshortly after scheduled receive issue Model viation World Champion ships Space Models rockets tak ing place 7 12 September Lakehurst Naval Air Facility New Jersey CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAMPS event Poland July 1218 showed overwhelming US victory Aerobatics first Les McDon ald second Bob Hunt third Bill Werwage tenth Wynn Paul US team first Perkins/Albritton tied sec ond Team Race British team although details now clear protest made probably will resolved ClAM concerning allegations organizer did follow rules re-flight Jack son/Nelson eleventh McCol lum/Kusik fiftieth team Denmark first individual basis provisionally US team overall fifth British team winner Phil Granderson third Combat George Cleveland ninth Paul Curtis fortieth USSR won individually team US team fourth top place Speed seventh Charles Lieber Luke Roy respec tively tenth twelfth France both individual team win ner US team third GREAT LOSS Glen Sigafoose died unfortunate aircraft accident July 20 New F req ID cont page 73 new control system will use sequen tial channel numbering scheme primary basis frequency identification fore control Channel numbers will unique repeated throughout system Colors will used distinguish band group frequencies another An individuals color blindness indistin guishable flag colors will render sys tem useless AMA has drawn heavily European modelers experience drafting new control system basic channel numbering system has employed quite successfully years 30 Description General colored flag actually platesee Para 42 ap propriate channel number will posted RC transmitters antenna channel numbering has started arbitrarily existing 27 MHz frequencies existing RC channels 27 49 53 MHz Amateur Radio Service six meter band will use first 19 channel numbers Because channels have generally known actual frequencies years flags channels will show both channel number frequency present 7275 MHz RC channels total seven will have interim channel designation since expected fre quencies will eventually phased out over ten-year period time simplicity channels will use three digit number based last three digits specific fre quency example 72080 will desig nated channel 080 72160 will simply referred channel 160 three digit designation will clearly set channels apart proposed new 7275 MHz fre quency allocations will carry according current expectations two digit channel numbers 20 through 69 aircraft use 70 through 92 non-aircraft use color flag will designate frequency band transmitter operating mainly allow quick recognition band use channel number will always primary identifier AMA plan also specifies plug-in transmitter receiver tuning mod ules used will also required follow band color code provide both consistency safety systemie discrepancy transmitter white module plugged flying black flag will likely noticed quickly other model ers owner FCC permits plug-in crystals new frequencies crystal holders will also required color coded channel numbered accordance new system absence FCC reaction AMA proposal too early publish spe cific instructions frequency/channel number match-up expect come available 7275 MHz area can however make following general points regarding extension channel num bering color code system fre quencies 1 hope acquire 50 new channels 72 MHz sub-band aircraft use would channels 2069 flag would white channel num bers black Only channel number would appear flagit would necessary frequency also included Plug-in tuning modules would also white marked AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Continued page 77 October 1980 75 LARGE SCALEPart STARS World War Quarter Scale Squadron Olean NY WORLD SPACE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 friend Dick Patton flies over US some important company reports rumor AMA Secretary/Treasurer folks inter ested job AMA Headquarters Washington DC true believe elected Council member should use position feather nest AMAs money Two VPs have accepted position recently Washington Both good men criticize either such action such Did see Earl Witts pledge last months Model vi ation kind permission make same hereby vow have never past now nor ever will future seek accept employ ment AMA Mr Scarborough prominent AMA VP serving District X has asked research report him number Contest Directors earned free AMA membership 1979 also free mag way information highly confidential expect handle accordingly 1791 free memberships awarded last year follows Class Meet Class B Meet Class AA Meet Class AAA Meet Class AAAA Meet 1 per meet 664 1" 51 2 " 574 3"141 5 " 10 Contests 1440 Relatively few also passed out helping Nats being AMA officer etc grand total coming above figure 1791 Did have dig out myself No cleverly fell back Membership Director Kip Smythe never fails get credit readers please keep info secret Did read Bill Winters farewell last issue Bill greatly respected friend will always told several us back February planned resign Speaking two high officials mentioned am blame doing Earl ly came along ride doing job Secretary/Treasurer monitoring money intend con tinue doing Bill very fine person think spoon fed soap opera stuff generally has little no place splendid magazine want blame someoneblame fault seriously interested AMA goings-on come fine AMA Headquarters Washington open public get invitation president attend Coun cil meeting theres sufficient space meeting room know anxious members possible see AMA action will discover no good guys no bad guys nobody out get anybody us simply has different role play Speaking AMA Headquarters see beautiful young lady pic tured above Mrs Norma Curlings charge chartered AMA clubs keeps everybody straight up department belong char tered club arent doing right better look out Long ago model airplanes Free Flight dominated hobby no longer Today Radio Control models majority Pic tured above Americas top RC fliers resting between demonstrations Mr Jesse Freeman Bessemer AL although has achieved great fame flier will speak friend Trans lated means Jesse aint got bighead yet people friendly neighborhood family group assembled day fun flying radio controlled ship Little daughter Rebecca Shufflebarger middle hoping some day will grow up pretty mama left Betty Stacy protecting Re becca evil know organization devoted exclusively quarter scale larger RC aircraft called International Miniature Air craft Association IMAA print beautiful bound newsletter complete pictures works Send ten bucks Bill Clark 3840 Milton Way North Highlands CA 95660 will send fat newsletter showing build conceal wife ten-foot quarter scale model airplane See next month. 76 Model Aviation vvnrn ao uo auring neuonai rgaIIIy urn wavur gui imu . picnic course Especially RC club has meeting near Fourth July promi nent group includes club President Mr Dale Welch Miss Cora Puzon ex-President Tom Long club Secretary Miles Jackson Dr Gary Turner others temperature 101 degrees sun 99 shade proving wisdom good shelter Thus did Birming ham RC Club hold its monthly conclave New Freq ID cant page 75 also hope simultaneously acquire 23 new channels 75 MHz sub-band non-air craft use would channels 7092 The flag color would black white channel numbers Plug-in modules would black marked NON-AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 3 above arrangement provides total separation aircraft non-air craft frequencies same time cluding adequate number useful chan nels both groups Since expect bulk RC modelers will new frequencies middle 1980s have reserved black-on-white whiteon-black color combinationswhich color experts tell us have highest contrast recog nition factorfor two new frequency groups 4 During interim ten-year period older 7275 MHz frequencies still use will necessary certain new channels remain unused since otherwise would source mutual interference equipment present 7275 MHz channels AMA plans publish information interim period new channels compatible older equipment also likely AMA insurance coverage will limited same compatible frequencies during terim period 40 Frequency Flags 41 Size size frequency flags used system will same Figure 1 provides typical dimensions 42 Flag Material frequency flag should constructed non-flexible plywood plastic material has suffi cient rigidity perform its function key point flag should stand-off self-support off transmitters antenna mast channel number can easily read other modelers 43 Flag Mounting flag should mounted near bottom transmitters antenna spring clip will hold vertical visibility will allow removed complete antenna collapse flag should also easily removable since fliers will have change flags change numbers flag time changes channels 44 Color Assignments band fre quencies groups channels shall have single distinguishing color color assign ments follows BandDesignationFlag Color 27MHzBrown B49MHzBlue C53 MHz six metersGreen DExisting 72-75 MI-lzOrange New Bands E F 72 MHz aircraftWhite 75 MHz non-aircraftBlack 50 Band Colors/Channel Numbers/Fre quencies 51 Existing Continuing RC Channels will covered channels through 19 frequency flag will required will have appropriate band color channel number specific frequency smaller sized numbers reference RC equipment owner/flier 511 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix 52 Interim RC Channels interim channels actually present 7275 MHz frequencies total 7 channels channels will use three digit designation based last three digits actual frequency frequency flag band will contain three digits 521 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments See Appendix B 53 New RC Channels frequency flag expected new 72 MHz 75 MHz channels will contain channel num ber bold print R-F modules plug-in crystals will further identified described paragraph 30 531 Detailed Channel/Frequency Assign ments published future follow ing FCC response AMA proposal 60 Source Flags As indicated Para 10 proposed system should imple mented soon possible since provides better system control present colored flags new flags can easily made individual modelers however AMA believes number RC manufac turers suppliers will move promptly provide new style flags once market develops Starting 1981 will manda tory use new style flags AMA sanctioned competitions 70 Further Discussion 71 Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency control system club sites contests Pins should also color coded band channel numbered As past transmitter should turned frequency pin attached antenna 72 Overlap Existing 7275 MHz Channels AMA recognizes during phase-out period existing 72 75 MHz RC channels will interfere cer tain new channels problem will highly publicized once new frequencies authorized use practice true control can exercised local indi vidual flying sites expected cer tain compatible new channels will given AMA sanction use insurance coverage during interim period 73 Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices scanning receiver might prove great help 74 Wind Direction Streamers new rigid frequency flags will help display ing wind direction benefit flier wind direction streamer may fastened top transmitter antenna Its color up individual flier since streamer will no longer element frequency identification control plan However consistency recommended streamer match basic band flag color 75 Telemetry Devices flier using telemetry device such thermal sensor must display two frequency control flags flag designate RC channel use other designate frequency being used telemetry down-link RC control channel flag should placed above telemetry channel flag trans mitters antenna FIGURE 1 Typical Frequency Flag Spring clips easy re moval Flag must hang vertically transmit ter normal flying position 6 C C C C Channel number large & read able possible Must appear both sides flag Frequency small print pilots own reference Only used Channels 779 XMTR Case Flag made plywood plastic Num bers may stick-on painted variety APPENDIX Existing Continuing RC Channels Band Brown 27 MHz B Blue 49 MHz C Green 53 MHz ARS Six Meter Band Channel No 2 3 4 S 6 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 26995 2 7045 27095II 27145L~J 27195Brown Flag 27255White No 749830 849845 949860 1049875 1149890 1253100 1353200 1453300 1553400 1653500 17*53600 18*53700 19*53800 Note An amateur license frequencies 7 49830 Blue Flag medium light Black No 12 531 Green Flag White No required use *Although general use channels part AMA recommended six meter pattern RC protected maximum extent possible consistent amateur authorizations ARRL six meter repeater band plan APPENDIX B Interim RC Channels Band D Orange Existing 7275 MHz Channels Channel No 080 160 240 320 400 960 640 Frequency Typical Flag MHz 72080 72160 72240 72320 ____________ 72400 72960 75 640 o8o Orange Flag Black No Note expected frequencies channels will remain use ten-year period following FCC authorization new 72-75 MHz channels time no reason avoid acquiring equipment uses frequencies October 1980 77 Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel a cnO 26995 V Indoor RC Catching California primed pump viaB II North rops annual meets connection trade shows now activity includes east coastHampton VAwhere Indoor RC has getting much attention Last March Tidewater Model Soaring Society under Contest Director HA Stokely held threeevent meet Hampton Coliseum nine contestants Winner Light er Air Louis Bruhn Woody Blanchard won Powered Aircraft flight 50 minutes nine seconds Dave Robelen won Glider event hand-launched highest Seats flight two minutes five seconds Interesting sidelight due frozen floor ice rink downdraftsl contrast Free Flight indoor activity buildings girder structures no great problem RC makes sites available National Car Discount 20% National Car Rental has advised effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 20% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary re-issue National Car Rental iden tification cards stickers members re flect increase Members need identify themselves presently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 20% discount appli cable Member pays gas used CD Operations Closed Down Last June US Attorneys Office Baltimore announced completed local crackdown illegal activities citi zens band radio stations result ex tensive investigation operation illegal radjo stations Most illegal operations involved op erating modified CB radios unauthorized frequencies powers excess authorized FCC has allocated 40 specific channels use CB band CBers operate out-of-band cause interference other authorized radio stations tele vision reception Teams US marshals exe cuted five simultaneous warrants Balti area Approximately $5000 worth equipment seized District Offices Baltimore Hy attsville MD initiated crackdown continuing effort FCC help utilize radio spectrum limited national re source efficiently effectively also keep CB problems minimum Federal law provides penalties up $500 per day per offense violations FCC rules regulations year im prisonment and/or $10000 fine unlicensed operation CB other radio transmitting equipment Ceeeecricui Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Isiand C Vermoet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Anomie Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker Paul Or. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler S Bolduc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Busy summer bet visited picnic field Fremont Flyers Danville NH some good eating saw some good flying kites thanks Ed Garvey came along represent AKA Ameri can Kite Flyers Association am told John Smith South Shore Club great Scale meet complete 78 Model Aviation Blimp Lou Bruhn excellent control flying back forth through hand held balsa hoop good hovering controla bility Simple twin motor control system used Hewitt Phillips semi-scale Aeronca C-3 covered condenser paper light weight shelltype fuselage sides shown provide scale appearance Used Micro-Mo electric motor geared prop Flew over eight minutes Bob Champines electric powered model flew over half hour featured folding prop improve glide during portions flight motor switched off radio conserve batteries avoid hitting over head girders Woody Blanchards twin-motored semi-scale Catalina rugged enough outdoor flight hard time taking off ice floor flew nicely once high enough clear cold boundary layer above ice rink floor Woody Blanchards powered aircraft winner similar outdoor RC sailplane design much lighter Typical flight pattern climb about 50 feet motor glide about 20 feet motor off back power climb glide etc Typicai naoor I-su scene wun Hewitt rnmuups famous 30s Free Flight indoor ac tivity ultra light three ounces total craft used knuckle-joint prop bent back impact damage CD Stoke ly watches Larry Fair simple large Iigrn-weight electric RC Demonstrated good control flight characteristics although short dura tion three half minutes due less optimum battery motor prop combina tion Good improvement potential Dave Platt 53 entries hundreds spectators Nice going gang As promised last month list abandoned flying fields might wish look possible model flying site Location/Owner East Hampton CT/Gardner Nursery Brookline ME/Freethy Intl Concord MA Brunswick ME/Mr Douglas Brunswick ME Cambridge ME/Geo Viglas Ham Hill Cambridge ME Farmingdale ME/Al Tate Blame Rd Fort Kent ME/Town Rumford ME/Harry Perry P0 Box 118 Thomaston ME/Arthur Ha rju Ia Levant ME/BR Rowell Adams MA/RN Olimet Alger St Concord MA/AC Bemis Westford Rd Eastham MA/BC Collins Box 1032 Norwell MA/JC Field Temple AZ Tyngsboro MA/R Derby Jr RFD L Yarmouth MA/JR Branch 30 Skyline Dr Franconia NH/R Coffin P0 Box Coventry RI/EJ Potter Slocum RI/H Winfield Tucker P0 Box 2 Size 2500 x 150 700 x 170 1665 x 200 1650 x 100 1800x 75 5000 x 300 2000 x 100 1800 x 75 1600x 150 1000 x 50 450 x 70 1200 x 100 900 x 100 1500x 150 50 x 50 21 00 x 100 2855 x 150 1800x 40 turf turf turf water turf some others just Helicopter pads probably large enough RC flying herein apologize John Worth Vince Mankowski Larry Bolich getting bent out shape concerning new hobby shop display membership drive ranted about duties obligations PR DC stopping realize voted have associate vice-presidents help placement distribution piece humble apologies gentlemen Now same tact good friend District II implore members explore local hobby shop proprietor see willing place display card model aviation brochures pocket AMA member ship applications other pocket along nice decal put door find him willing just send name address will see gets tremendous tool since Charlie Grant membership Let us use half hobby shops New England utilize promotional tool us could have 100000 members year end Remind him AMA membership means sales him too associate vice-presidents should lead way ask mem bers undertake task help us gain membership such endeavor could circumvent dues increase years come Let hear will imme diately have display sent dealer will send patch choice listed generally available Supply Service brochure New Jeesey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT Type John C Grigg turf District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive turf tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aseociare vice-Pyeudenes Pete Bianohini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NV 10705 John Byrne 36-29 21 3th St. Bayside NY 11361 Fmnk Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Ad No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 once things go just right Saturday July 12 very heart warming privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence members turf Aeroguidance Society Endwell NY weekend 25th Annual RC turf Pattern Contest attended 55 entrants hundreds spectators AGS take over turf small local airport Greene NY event draw entries over northeastern turf US well entries Canada heart iest congratulations members AGS turf on Award Excellence very fine 25th anniversary meet First place winners dirt the contest follows Novice Pattern 22 entriesKen Bonnema Fairborn OH turf Advance Pattern 13 entries--Ed Winslow Hell- Batavia NY Expert four entriesSteve Lelito Pembroke MA Masters 21 entries pad Tony Bonetti Emerson NJ Sport Scale turf five entriesCharles Lucente Duryea PA July 13 visited Scale Fly-in Olean turf NY sponsored STARS outstanding turnout over 60 scale aircraft as- mostly 1/3 1/4 scale size Some phalt flights birds showed excellent quali ties both aircraft pilots Again international event entries Can ada well over Northeast Modeling alive well time visit club president Popsicle Privateer does best insult other upstand ing modeler area just show him hold no hard feelings about vicious ig norant low level verbiage want him know have destroyed punch-board used win doctorate Now can never another like him next items come industri ous New Jersey AVP Frank Dresch Cen tral Jersey RC Club sponsored Old-Timer contest June 8 Piscataway flying field Frank snapped first two pics some entrants picture above shows Mike Guarnieri Somerset Signal Senders following Don Hartman same club Unfortu nately Frank didnt identify models am too stupid Privateer please note know next two photos show budding new modelers Central Jersey RC Club held Delta Dart contest town chil dren local library supplying ma terials instruction prizes part promotion sport photos John OGrady program directed Walt Fisher CJRCC Soapbox Time have concerned along other council members about impact inflation gasoline shortages modeling events across coun try Unemployment still rise though rate inflation slowing yet no end sight weekend attend another meet find no evidence factors affecting sport Contestant level reasonably high seemingly better last year am encouraged waiting other shoe fall Meanwhile elected officers Academy entire Headquarters operation must ut keep costs line prevent crease dues next few years join president going rec ord having no interest job Head quarters now time future goal support members Dis trict II properly represent opinions wishes Finallyby time reading AVP Hank Likes will have made presen tation council 1981 Nats held Lakehurst NJ Luck bunch support modelers Lakehurst area Nats will District II before World Space Modeling Championships 1980 scheduled Lakehurst September 9 through 11 Unoffi cial events practice scheduled Monday competition events held Tuesday through Thursday Hank Likes de serves credit helping set up arrange ments Quite guy October 1980 79 Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Fresideessa Joe Eibnn 36980 Valley Forge Jr. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 604 21st St Vinnna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ass. Scottdaln PA 15683 read 1980 Nats Wil mington-Dayton-Cincinnati will history early indications mean anything will have among successful Nats ever hope attended enjoyed self last MA picture story about guys put thing together owe great deal thanks vast amount work did hope Nats chance look over new AMA motor home has created much controversy lately has very plush dashboard two front seats back empty No beds no dinnette no toilets nothing Nats its probably going filled boxes Nats gear paperwork maybe cooler full liquid refreshments room motor home actually nothing oversized van rather vacation vehicle fact alone makes morning visit Earl Witt Jim McNeill described Bill Winter August MA ridiculous made sound have questions put last month since article came out about what H- - going AMA feel compelled explain what going onat least see Since elec tion Earl Witt presidency AMA has ever-increasing amount friction between him John Worth Executive Director has led somewhat partisan Executive Council further has left Council position playing referee large portion its time also evident situation has led few witch-hunts like $950 bottle given someone England put up AMA folks few days FAI function saving us probably $500$1 000 have effective executive director must give executive director authori ty what thinks right save us few bucks further ready accept fact once going goof may cost usa buck two No manager going right time worst possible situation manager given responsibility Job authority questioned John Worth has Executive Director since 1963 took seemingly impos sible jobto turn relatively small association broke thriving organization dont think anyone would say John did himself including him nonetheless accomplished Executive Director during time has worked six different presidents changes Executive Council Earl Witt elected President problems started became apparent very shortly after Earls election John Earl compatible John previous presidents unfortunate think Earl has some good ideas well intentioned incom patibility John spillover rest Headquarters staff has left us somewhat impasse situation confronts Council present creating aura confusion part AMA leadership Please bear us am convinced problem will worked out can continue advance cause sincere regret must inform being written received word Glen Sigafoose fatally injured crash aerobatic airplane during airshow Centerville IA Sunday July 20 Sig will remembered quiet unassuming man Yes can attitude helped modelers presence among us will sincerely missed modelers heart felt sympathies given Hazel Maxey loved ones close column somberly Delaware 0 Disnsicg ot Celumbia land S Neneb Camlisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Assoceata Vice4remdents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Eob Chanspinn 205 Tipson Rd Nnwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlotresnille VA 22901 V Eill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Prnsson 7012 Eluira Court Foils Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocknuille NC 27026 time column hits street Nats will over right now everybody AMA HQ going full bore get ready will Nats approximately two weeks hope see out has very busy month club meetings contests also working Headquarters relocation committee have fallen behind little correspond ence Ill catch up answers letters probably after Nats response magazine running about seven favor Model Aviaflon District IV far am very glad Dis trict IV knows good thing see Speaking Model viation someone sent copy Model Aviation printed Nats 1936 guess what magazine part membership package long ago Vince Mankowski new Assistant Ex ecutive Director have putting lot time Headquarters relocation will present proposals Nats Council meeting have quite few propos als Washington DC area look very good hope have info after Nats Council meeting District IV meeting will held October 18-19 year North Carolina Radio Control League North Carolina will host event Bill Helms Charlie Spear will handling arrangements Keep mind meeting open AMA members Dis trict IV District IV officers requested attend will announce time place next column will also special mailing District IV members clubs RCNC lives up past record should best district meeting have well organized full good ideas Lets make biggest too--plan attend Whats Happening District IV Dc Maxecutors Summer 80 Fun Fly September 6 1980 Comsat Field 9 am til dark Flying Aces Club Scale WW Combat WW II Combat others Contact Allen Schanzle 840-9883 Sunday Flyers Radio Control Received new newsletter monthits Sunday Flyer Sunday Flyers RC Club Baltimore MD Nice newsletter fellows Keep coming way club trying find good flying siteat present using CBRC Clubs facilities Prince Georges RC Club AA Pylon races August 31 September 28 Races start 930 am AMA FCC license required low entrance feefuel supplied contest ants information contact Dick Palace 301-249-5729 Winston-Salem RC Club WinstonSalem flying field recently officially dedicated Thrift Field memory Jim Thrift Scale Fun Fly Quantico VA Second Annual US Marine Corps Scale Fun Fly will held USMC Air Museum Quantico Marine Base August 23-24 1980 will static display plenty time fly ad lib bomb drop fast-slow fly carrier landing will USMC tro phy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines No entry fee Contact Ed Byerley CD 200 Commander Cove Staf ford VA 22554 info District Columbia RC Club DCRC Soaring meet October 4-5 historic Manassas Battlefield Park info contact Barry Drew CD 3C1-87i-534 Advance registra tion recommended Bob Champine Indoor Received nice letter Bob Champine about West Baden want share Gloria have returned best Indoor World Championships US has ever hosted Everyone did outstanding job AMA contest officials people Northwood Institute just plain fun weather real good though rained second day Thirty thirty-six 80 Model Aviation LR Bill Hall President Winston-Salem RC Connie Steve Thrift Honor able Dr Ramey Kemp State Representative Davie County very pleased Eve lyn Thrift minute flights accomplished day isnt too shabby 100-ft site 12 teams turned good flights can see results chart month folks am off AMA HQ work Headquarters relocation committee Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolioa 0 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Aasociaoe Vice-Pegdeesns John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Juckoon 109 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arstur Johnson 932 Bauvan Dr Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDoueil 9521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Mcalzzi SR 00966 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sherum PG Boo 4s06 Birmingham AL 35206 Ton Thacker 2390C Lamrencevile Hwy Decatur GA 30033 didnt go District V Fun Fly year owe yourself go next year The.facilities alone Georgia Veter ans Park worth trip suspect Pop Curtis designed park includes Con trol Line circles paved runways Radio Control enough open area small field Free Flight contest Air Show Teams dont seem get recognition deserve model press make up local papers across district watched Bama Flyers Air Show Team put performance recent ly Decatur Decatur MAC sponsored miniature air show Boys Ranch managed get picture Would believe Florida 2-Me ter Championships drew 30 entries--five last years Nats Must good Florida weather overall winner 15year old Ed Wright Jr flew Prophet designed Joe Ruth Ed isnt just lucky junior-he has won five first place trophies past year sport flier good static display some fun flying sign successful weekend Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Societys recent weekend display attracted five new members club year old has grown six members almost 20 time----more member month LARKS District V located somewhere Florida couldnt read name thetown Reelfoot Aero Modelers Union City TN pleased crowd air show Easter Seals handing Easter Seal Center director dummy transmitter letting put amazing first time flying act Ed Parham actually flew plane fly public thats way Id like ithave expert work Stop Music insisted Charleston Navy Band Summerville SC Air Show band scheduled play end field Richard Jackson Fred Peters Ken Gulliford gave Control Line demon stration other end band mem bers stopped playing flying started because wanted watch flying Af ter flying alternated music musicians could watch area too small RC ho out came CL planes pays versatile AVP Ed Moorman trying get District V CL newsletter going terested please write info As evidenced column activity CL Dis trict V-its just hard find Lets pull gether newsletter Illinois ana 0 Ketruclty umI VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresideng 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aasoaane Vice-Pesidonrs Chuck Detano4631 N Mincnner Indianapolis IN 4922B Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenfield Rd. Guincy IL 92301 Frank Hugnes 401 S Birch Plarosburs MO 94477 Glenn Lee 910 Mandrake Batavia IL 90510 Helen Olsen 920 Old Bonhoosme University City MD 63132 Jim Sears PG Box 309 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Undermood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MG 93128 What No pictures got ityou must got ityou didnt send Im out printable pictures Please send some cant think ever take camera along meets Some surely better Jerry Smith Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN does Ive requested some copies excellent shots airborne camera printed newsletter Maybe next month Thanks Griffith Barnstormers again forwarding Contact clubs report new modelers learning fly Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord Span reports several big October 1980 81 Ed Wright Jr receives first place plaque CD Leon Kincaid George Cox Memphis TN nice look ing CL model Winners District V Fun Fly LR Clu Sumner Best Junior Mac Hodges Grand Champ David Phillips Alabama Champ Donald Chalker Rolling Joe Johnson South Carolina Champ Standing George Hughes David Grantham Wendell Sumner Henry Mausoif Tennessee Champ Dan Stevens Tom Breedlove Keith Douglas Didnt get names know Wendy left Dusty right Reelfoot Club President Lowell Lynn holds Ed Parhams plane Don Stimpson pulls out antenna Ron Savnik enjoying Kadet wheel chair Quincy Illinois Flying Falcons have new flying field good facilities available Dont miss Chicago Expo October 25-26 show may soon RC Show Shows good indications show may move prestigious Arlington Park just north OHare International Air port happens facilities will far beyond anything now available coun try case dont miss year DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton IL Bring model displayplane boat car Things August 30-31 Malta IL Aero-Challenge Muscular Dystrophy RC CL events August 31 Frankton IN Madison City RC Holiday Fun Fly September 1 Kansas City RC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Jacoma Park September 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-America Championships September 7 Lexington KY MAC Fall FF RC Festival September 13-14 Indianapolis IN Dis trict VI Club Team Championships RC Fun Fly September 14 KCRC Biplane Jumbo Scale September 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th An nual Old Timers Meet Bong Field WI September 14 St Charles IL Fox Valley Aero Club Airshow local charity September 14 Chicago IL Midwest Navy Carrier Association Championships September 20-21 St Louis Eagles Miss Valley Soaring Association combined Fall Meet Buder Park September 21 Indianapolis West Side Modelers New Hope Foundation Air Show September 21 Palos Park IL 9th Annual Turkey Fun Fly September 21 Kansas City Northern Knights Fall Fun Fly Smithyille Lake September 27-28 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Egyptian RC contest Pattern Sport Scale September 28 Chicago Aeronuts 37th Annual Midwestern States FF Championships Bong Field WI October 5 St Louis Eagles 7th contest Holten Park October 5 Libertyville IL Nike Site Chi cago Pylon Club Fall Races October 25-26 Wheaton IL Chicago Ex po Trade Show Static Contest RC air craft boats cars Soapbox young boy East Texas country side has accident confined bed home several weeks school teacher sends some magazines Pictures airplanes model airplanes create strong interest young modeler slowly learns fly CL FF ever seeing outside magazine Ive never stopped Magazines very important can stimulate interests thinking Model Aviation provides opportunity well informed model aviation news progress plus ability maintain insight AMAs business politics Upto-date information available concerning views thoughts ideas plans elected officials thank Mr Wheeley ex tend appreciation magazine staff printing often critical views both AMA MA completely unedited format vast majority modelers mostly interested fun modeling want strong national organization elect representatives serve interests association they membership have vested interest member interests can served elected officials regard association business Wishful daydreaming past colorful rhetoric jokes pleasant philosophies satisfy entire business spectrum Business varies beautiful ugly Pro grams projects ideas personnel must continually initiated evaluated terminated continued conditions war rant things can maintained good level business leaders must have intestinal fortitude face some unpleasant situations act accordingly day TV news talk shows inter views newspapers etc can find persons and/or groups explaining view points some project attempt gain public support Free press valuable asset free people Iowa igan eosta onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Anoociate VcePreode,to James Clark 4444 Woodnew Or. NE Cedar Aapds IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsatt Dr Madison WI 53711 Roe Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 odd things about writing column publication lead time volved July 15 1980 am busy packing move Washington DC yet loyal readers form District VII will see words until October issue Model Aviation mailed August can also guess October will wishing could have saved some heat July brought Midwest almost too hot stay out sun fly know lot guys did association leaders need free com munication vehicle membership must able inform busi ness see whether pretty ugly MA now such vehicle movements restrict columns party line promise bot tom line will continue costs main tain through column journal free expression AMA management membership Flash teams ihe AMA District VI RC Club Team Fun Fly District VI Cham pionships Indianapolis September 13-14 will Illinois Peoria RC Club Suburban Aero Club Chicago Indiana Plainfield Screaming Eagles Monroe County RC Club Kentucky Lexington Model Airplane Club X-Cell Team Missouri participating later EnjoyFLY FRIENDLY SKIES Keith Brown Pontiac Miniature Air craft Club just completed June 1st Fun Fly Adam CD Charlie club president making sure Keith devours foul tasting cracker soda cracker race event June 8th same club hosted Sport Scale contest photo below shows Skip Mast holding two trophiesBest Show First Place Military Scale Congratulations Skip Dave McDonald provided pictures I nice note Bud Carrow Plymouth Ml Flying Pilgrims accom panied full page local newspaper Community Crier-- giving text five photos describing model aviation club listed phone number Bud can contacted great hobby idea other areas small weekly papers could pursue Some nice photos July issue Des Moines Modellaires newsletter covering June 1980 Sig Contestat Montezuma IA much hobby owes Sigs probably measurable deserve great thanks [Publishers note article written prior luly 20th air craft accident took life Glen Sigafoose] following photo shows Larry Andrew artist sculptor showing bronze wire trophy Hazel Glen Later day crowd treated full scale Pitts Special air show Hazel Glen 82 Model Aviation three smiling men photo above Adam Rogers Charlie Hatmaker Grassfield MN RC Club comes news out looking new flying sites precautionary measure present site includes houserented familyand some fliers have known overfly place Let add words Tom Liegierski Vic Leerhoff Flying sites hard get obey club rules hang have St Paul MN club does good job newsletter last issue contained tabulated contest results hints finishing details build fast charger Thanks Bob LaBrash copy Congratualtions John Winstanley Grand Valley MI RC Club named Member Month unselfish club work including limited assist ance fliers donation glider club use training new fliers final photo month Pylon Racers WILLI circuit operates Wisconsin Illinois Winners Fond du Lac WI meet left right Paul Yee Sheboygan 5th Lyle Forsgren Oshkosh 4th Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 3rd Al Scidmore AVP Madison 2nd WinnahJim Gilgenbach Fond du Lac Thanks Al photo Well guys gals last column vice president District VII though being printed after have commenced new job AMA promise will best can organization would like thank Jim Clark Bob Lundberg Bill Rohring Terry Taylor Al Scidmore John Lorbiecke Jr Ron Searsall AVPsfor help support would also like thank other district officersPhil Klint worth Jim Sinton Claude McCullough Pete Waters John Evert Len Roe Debi Imhoff long hours work behalf AMA fine organization has grown will continue grow due unselfish efforts great number people sincere ly hope involved especially offi cers will keep eyes main goals direct efforts reaching Arkoosas 0 Louisiana S New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aaoocoto Vico-Prsodenns Buzz Auerill 9117 La Burraneo NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulpbur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PteasantonTX 78064 Larry Sortor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville 01 74003 away school two weeks last month returned home work office stacked up Thus no column However meantime lots things going change have some pic tures various events district Before forget two weeks Baton Rouge very enjoyable school kept us pretty busy able get out fly some Baton Rouge club members couple times really have fine site has used years thanks especially want thank sent switch harness met field unfortunately neglected write down name soon lost terrible memory sent package return addressno name sure appreciate remembering Ground Pounders Club Jonesboro AR provided pictures above group participated show consisting RC flying full scale aerobatics balloon racemancarrying balloons pictures beautiful color hope show up magazine picture below Alexandria LA plane foreground Sig Smith Mini-plane Power K&B 40 controls Kraft builder Bruce Witherell fellows fly World War II vintage airfield nearby Pollock LA acres acres asphalt Out Houston TX area come fol lowing two pictures first Doc Martins Scale P-Siweighs over 30 pounds re portedly flies well Power identified twice size Scat Cat 500 built Bill Britcliff subject second picture below Quadra powered plane recently won fly what bring pylon race doing eliminated part competition vir tue mid-air collision kept flying Both fliers Gulf Coast RIC Club Seems like month another club Houston area Norman Oklahoma comes word first annual Hot Dog Contest sponsored Central Oklahoma R/C Society photo below P-Si scratch built Gene Pitman Other winners Pat Jones Edmond flying Aeromaster first Robert Billingham Oklahoma City Pulsar third course other contests aregoingon Baton Rouge great turnoutover fifty pattern have some picturesmaybe next month Lafayette LA got rained out first time ever Look reschedule date September have tried avoid making contest calendar two upcoming events have pointed out unusual Both Houston area First Quarter Scale 80 Airshow featuring Best Old Timer WWI WWII Biplane Quarter Scales Additional attractions include parachute demonstrations full scale homebuilts aerobatic displays Unfortunately scheduled August 9th lOththisone will probably history read other event scheduled September 27th 28th being billed Q-S00 National Py lon Race Check contest calendar de tails October 1980 83 Changing subject drastically still have lots maneuvering among elected officials AMA Read articles make up own mind pointlook closely continues faithfully along course over years opposed have changed drastically closing Executive Council will meet Ohio weekend before Nationals Among important business nominating committee course District VIII VP up year have some real ly good candidates Good luck tolorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis Mellamis Dislrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blud. Casper WY 82601 Ed Con 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Aicketro 516S Cloadas Sioun Falls SD 57103 mail starts coming great guys gals out District IX just super dont know some other District VPs feel about pro con mail obviously comes way thrive fact will need simply sur vive writing monthly column Actually reading other VP columns know important input must whole Executive Councilso keep cards letters comm folks Pictures too black white glossies good contrast sharp images mentioned pro con mail above Let tell am point hope will see close same way dont let know also Two sides issue existmaybe two sides some issues fact people fail recognize negative comment make should some willingness open-mindedness listen another viewpoint necessarily agree withj have little tolerance Ive received some pret ty onesided opinions form news letters notes month mostly centering around hot issues course refresh ing constructive would writers would try point out some positive things also taking place t see anything positive happening take strong step toward making something posi tive happen Involvement active involvement order improvement Try shoot things down distance offer some viable alternative people representing front lines speak Thats am point VP spot hope will support position feed some two-sided stuff con sidered time time would like take newsletter items cross desk share just written some recently received Turbulent Tissue newsletter Model Association Central Kansas Inc AMA club No 895 pen Jim Mow rey Rte 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 What Dont Know Can Hurt June issue hobby industry magazine Model Retailer carried editorial publishers page first consid ered reprinting face value appeared worthwhile reading everyone After studying contents its purpose appar ent whitewash past President character assassination present Presi dentand no value whatsoever writer admits has never met Earl Witt implies Earl has no qualifica tions hold office AMA President writer has met Earl has problem fact overqualified position Asking questions directing criticism goes territory other hand editorial also im plies Johnny Clemens made no wrong deci sions agree premise again what expect make decision can wrong Now before start chalking off whitewash Mr Witt lets take look last paragraph page 71 July issue Model viation under heading Presidents Outlook implies maga zine survey sent out biased give im pression magazine goes optional will cost fact other options keep price same Check photocopy survey attached newsletter / Note survey referred reprinted youre study vote count included 14 days near end survey period Take time figure percentages return votes re member 3000 mailed out Now would someone please explain Executive Council voted make magazine optional may believe organization still founded will maJority survey very conclusive Executive Council does reverse decision will lust time have stuck general mem bership Executive Council has self-seeking group people have saddled history AMA Apparently have impression gen eral membership bunch sheep led slaughter Besides narrow outlook couple have flimflammed way paying posi tions Headquarters staff before terms office elected positions com pleted indicates feel no duty toward elected con cerned what can milk out organization type person will nei ther Headquarters general membership good way things going brace selves havent seen anything yetI told so~ Orbiting Eagles Newsletter AMA club No 406 Mike Doran Editor Dana Hoim Publisher 786 Madison Ave Apt 1 Council Bluffs IA 51501 Vince Mankowski Moves DC Vince Mankowski has moved Washing ton DC become Assistant Executive Direc tor AMA Orbiting Eagles Omaha will greatly miss man such credit modeling area Although Vince has vast number ac complishments will always think Vince man got involved modeling Back just started out ol Charlie Mur phy Vince guy helped us out gave us motors planes rides club meetings took us out flying got proficient let pick brains information sometimes till late hours night drove together contests shows meetings im portantly getting lazy Vince kicking butt volun teering things making sure got planes built newsletter out hated Sometimes really got mad got case doing some thing Im glad did really am dont think Id writing now flying models wasnt Vince can never thank him enough until now never have Among other accomplishments Vince leader among Bellevue Sodbusters Orbiting Eagles Omaha prime mover successful effort get 1979 Nats Lincoln getting club flying site put Seymore Smith Park AMA District IX vice-president now Assistant Executive Direc tor Academy Model Aeronautics am sure Vince will total modeling community what has done District IX area Because am glad Vince has moved Washington Mike Doran Joan Alyca Pueblo CO came following pictures contest report AT-6 Texans Take Air Pueblo Sky Corral RC field Pueblo CO site big doins 4th July Quarter Midget pylon racing common parts race little out ordinary Seems though rules re quired Jemco AT-6s Whats stock out-of-the-box 40s could used no Schneurles etc standard 10-6 props specified 84 Model Aviation Pylon race winners Pueblo CO display AT-6 race trophies LR Jerry Bible fifth place Dale Alyea fourth place Larry Osborn third place Sam Pisciotta second place Bill Pachak first place Pisciotta high time 23356 iop winner independence Lay Al-li race Bill Pachak rightl aided abetted caller Harold Shaver leftl Six planes met specs included being finished Four completed race Racing complicated high air tem peratures AT-6s proved stable good turns Low time 23356 posted Sam Pisciotta Winners Bill Pachak first Sam Pis ciotta second Larry Osboin third Dale Alyea fourth jerry Bible fifth Sam Pisci otta CD agreed unusual fun event holiday Warmbut fun District IX have need fill two three spots associate vice presidents district allowed up seven Heres chance volunteer assist se lection tan will represent AMA old two-way street gang Basically looks like need person Nebraska Colorado North Dakota point about some input As column being written prior Nats about four weeks will receiving copy after Nats would expect have seen some great participation District IX members both contest ant management standpoint have chance meet visit Keep mail coming Arizona tornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redunds Beach CA 90278 Associate Vioe-Presidenns Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisolm 1100 Went Share Presno CA 93711 Lonne Kroeber 2401 Zufro Cr. Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 8ob Reynolds Rr B So, St Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Sooreden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City LIT 84117 months report will brief much delight typist good wife Judy club visited since last report East Bay Radio Controllers dy namic club located Oakland Bay area flew up met airport Art Gagnier club president Art took clubs field way town field has paved runway large paved pit area club has clever method storing stuff field Ive ever seen obtained old Mosler safe about 5 high set cement site strong steel box welded over combi nation lock couldnt sledgehammered otf has cut theft club items zero Other clubs might want consider idea Later evening club took dinner gathering 12 cluded some wives members During meal enjoyable talk Roy Weber Roy has belonged AMA sinLe first organized Hes quite scale buff judged last FAI World Scale Championships Woodvale England After dinner went club meeting room really packed think thcm see great scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed still raving about finally left spend night Glenn Carters house Glenn wife Doris really bent over backward see enjoyed myself admit succeeded Glenn District X AVPs next morning after leisurely break fast once again went clubs flying site having fun fly great turnout members Ernie Ruppert flying Senior Falcon handed transmitter course throttled plane back first request flew around four five minutes very sloppy manner hand him transmitter couple Alaska o anu on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asozuziane Vine-Prosidenno Al Culver 1607S non him Pocarello ID 8320 Simon Oreese Rt tBoo 48 Broadvew MT 59015 Cd McCollough 53 SC 81 Portiand OR 97215 Orlando Civ Redo 26608 Goner Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 Nh Main St. Redmond WA 96052 times writing column magazine less pleasant Since Model viatiun re kindled mid-70s have report passing far too friends occasions February 5 1980 brilliant young A/2 Towline Glider flier left name Marc Nagasawa Marc 21 years old stood tall capability among model build ers have known over years first recollection Marc Boe ing Management Association Model Scholar ship Contest early 1970s flying rockets excellent work man possessed quiet tenacity ri valed elders Guided Jim Walters assisted Bruce Kimball Marc advanced fast pace soon designing own A/2 gliders own towhook M N Hook workmanship became perfect difficult person beat times hurry might still have Falcon What unusual about flying Falcon was first time 24 years Id transmitter hands never accomplished RCer 1956 Id steered Smog Hog 6-channel reed set around sky little know think proportional stay noon flight catch leave fun too soon Yet another club member name Bill Hausske stepped offered take airport took him up offer nice chat drive over Id have say enjoyable outing recently received copy Mar velous Miniatures back Northern Cali fornia possession Ma Emhart few weeks showed around showed five different groups total 145 people film well re ceived saw went Post Office return film ensuing discussion led discovery film could shipped Library Rate reason 1 its edu cational film 2 belongs non-profit organization cost savings quite large want remind about table top display have available clubs next mall show makes nice backdrop focal point show Drop line Ill ship via UPS Im still open invitations attend club meeting Write well see what can arrange THERMALS contest field illustrated con test record 1978 FAI Free Flight finals Marc placed fifth very challenging conditions finals perform ance inspiring 1979 semi-finals over Labor Day weekend Marc qualified 1980 finals circumstances again proved very challenging Marc felt well weekend doctor learned Marc leukemia battle en sued Marc doctor apparently won Shortly after being told about proxy flying models Misery Meet Team Challenge however weakened body succumbed pneumonia Bruce Kimball having memorial trophy made presented perpetually West ern FAI Challenge will renamed Marcs memory Remembrances may sent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen ter Seattle sincere condolences Naga sawa family Bruce Kimball Gwen Ditsworth probably March closest friends single word comes mind expresses opinion Marc family models word name first Fl de sign Sa-Ha-Lee means High Above Chinook Indian language Thanks due Bat Sheet Co editors Helmick Collins much preceeding report February 1980 issue publication contains Marcs de signs called Syiph-An cannot wonder small person Marc huge talent would have gone world remained us October 1980 85 Lineup ot Jemco AT-5 pylon planes Sky Corral Field Pueblo CO Race flown under Quarter Midget rules JUN IO FLIGHT / ED WH ITT EN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Profiles Are Control Liners profile models useful beginner Free Flight designs Control Line flying must really Profile Heaven Dozens good profile CL designs available just beginners Dozens good kits also available Lets take look some Carl Goldberg Models CG line has four look good P-40 Flying Tiger 18 span all-balsa prefab 049 en gines Lil Wizard 21 span 049s comes shaped balsa wing die-cut fuselage Swordsman 18 has smaller 18 span die-cut balsa uses 020 049 motors Lil Jumpin Bean 21 stunt model 049s Top Flite Models good kits little larger sport Contest flying Baby Flite Streak has 24 span 049 099 engines Junior Flite Streak 31 090 250s Streak Trainer 33 150 190s Please note Top Fuse models mostly call bigger Y2A engines Junior Flits Midwest Products profile real young beginners model Midwests Snorky Trainer has tough 36 span foam wing uses 150 190 engines Super Snorky Trainer Midwest also has four neat 21 span World War II fighters engines Warhawk Messerschmidt 109 Mustang Air Cobra feature Quick Mount shown simple toughened plastic engine landing gear bracket uses two screws attachment alignment Quik-Mount Warhawk Another Midwest kit like Super Mouse advanced Class II Mouse Racer 17 span using beam-mounted 049 kit features die-cut parts fully illustrated step-by-step plans Sterling Models Seven super simple begin ner models group about 21 span 049 engine can used including plastic models include Thunderjet Eindecker Su per Cub Mustang Spitfire scale jobs plus Beginners Ringmaster Beginners Ringmaster Biplane Some pickinsl Sig Manufacturing whole bunch good kits Shoestring 28 span Buster 24 both use 010 150 en gines Skyray Deweybird bit smaller 23 22 spans using 049s certainly ought able find kits well-known manufac turers hobby shops shelves sure note models run small large slow fast very simple moderately advanced Choose according ability Which Control Line models young ginners favorites Write tell about Are pages selec tion like Tell too Also let know cant find listed prefer listed hobby shop Keep flippin prop See next month 86 Model Aviation