Summary-- Nats Executive Council Meeting New Flying Site Rep Duty AMA HQ following brief account actions taken August 9 AMA Council meeting held National Championships Wil mington OH minutes meeting will published upon final approval after November 15 1980 Council meeting 1 District VII Vice-President Hardy Brod ersen Birmingham Ml elected fill unexpired term vacated Geoffrey Styles Milwaukee WI 2 May 1980 Meeting minutes changes submitted previously mail approved publication see elsewhere issue 3 Headquarters Relocation Authoriza tion purchase property DC area up $200000 approved together three-year fund raising campaign building construction rental continue during campaign period 4 Keyman Insurance $75000 ap proved AMA Executive Director Assistant AMA beneficiary via Northwestern Insurance Company 5 1982 Scale Team Selection try ing team 1981 Nats must enter models meeting FAI rules flying AMA rules 6 FF Committee Meeting In-person meet ing travel lodging costs paid AMA-FAI Fund approved 7 Rule Book Effectivity March 1 instead traditional January 1 recommended AMA Contest Boards next publication 8 RC Soaring World Championships Offer California 1981 meet approved submission December 1980 annual FAI meeting 9 Two Meter World Cup Use words world champion world champion ships event approved sanc tioning event 10 Air Show Pyrotechnics Ban Teams asked submit local licensing legal requirements basis possible lifting ban 11 Preliminary 1981 Budget Requested November 80 meeting presentation 12 Magazine Option Approved 1981 Open member dues magazine $2500 magazine AMA News section magazine mailed separately $2100 13 FAt Team Expenses AMA pay 80% shipping costs fuel model box es World Championship teams AMA FAI funds 14 Team Fund Donations Unless desig nated specific purposes use such funds shall decided vote program partici pants same use funds program entry fees 15 Nats Planning National Free Flight Society other special interest groups invited next Nats planning meeting 16 Distinguished Service Award ap proved announcement made time presentation 17 Smithsonian Project HQ assess costs February 1981 project offer proposal Council consideration next meeting 18 Next Meeting Approved Washing ton DC Novemeber 15 1980 special FAI briefing November 16 New Dues Structure No Extra 1981 Members Competition Fee 1981 See new membership application page 122 also synopsis August 9th Executive Council actions Briefly differ ences membership cost between choose receive magazine will receive AMA News section magazine will $400 $2500 Open membership magazine $2100 its August 9th Nats meeting AMA Executive Council rescinded its previous ac tion would have required extra fee competitors next membership dues restructuring new face being seen AMA Headquar ters days Au gust 1 1980 recent- ly created staff position Flying Site Repre sentative came life person Geoffrey Styles Geoff moved Washington Mu- ueofi otymes waukee WI previously served AMA Associate Vice-President later Vice-President District VII modeler keen proponent model aviation since 1937 Geoff has much back ground experience well fliers appreci ation facts life help him new task Free Flight Control Line Radio Control experience behind him felt Styles will have good understanding what required local clubs essence flying site situation simpleNo sitesNo Flying situation nobody model aviation wants past AMA has Headquarters staff handle flying site assignment part time basis intermingled other duties However response members enthusiastic pressure Executive Council created new position thereby giving strong commitment matter flying fields Much has done remains done USA has official Outdoor Recreation Program work government departments involved development clubs have success search sites informa tion should compiled use chartered clubs necessary AMAs successful booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites needs updated revised Communications tween chartered clubs HQ should strengthened complete flow information topic can started maintained short much think Geoff Styles have moved long step forward Styles says 42 years building flying models still gets big thrill see ing handiwork take sky states can accomplish what wants Continued page 77 November 198073 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA ELECTIONS As write column am some what bitter over inner workings Academy feel though am victim Watergate-type consipiracy managed keep off ballot 1981-1982 AMA President As now stands member would wish have AMA President another term will have write name opposed just putting check mark after names two other candidates could gracefully accept rejection membership open equal vote could possibly accept Nomi nating Committees decision except direct intervention Executive Director proceedings letter evidence written Executive Director circulated Nominating Committee AMAs past Presidents campaign conducted keep name off ballot prevent re-election membership thought would happen name ballot unaware extent depth anti-Witt campaign until night before Nominating Com mittee meeting received copy Headquarters letter circulated Council have get rid Council mem bers differ Headquarters poli cy overtones involved resignation can appreciate individual writ ing letter would burn bridges behind him As result information did have few days revise letter acceptance nomination space permits following letter part letter supersedes original letter acceptance nomination Presidency Gentlemen did choose make statement originally indicating would accept nomina tion President subsequent have received latest series letters editorials hot line comments reports deals members Headquarters intended influence Nominating Committee AMA elec torate eliminate Council members agree Executive Director critical Headquar ters administration four members Council up nomination re-elec tion time have critical Headquarters before proceeding would like submit letter willingness accept second last term office go record follows Kip Smythe has resigned again have assailed harangue about criticism Headquarters reason resignation must stopped am knowledgeable Mr Smythes situation submit internal Headquarters problems indicated Dr Fillys study Headquarters external actions resulted resig nation Kip Smythe two persons AMA staTf formal education graduate degree field working spite fact Kip managed larger staff greater responsibility membership response paid eighth lowest salary Headquarters staff well below staff average prior latest additions AMA staff better jobs wee created new assistant director flying site managerthere no promotion within AMAtwo new staff members hired better salary Mr Sinythe dead-end job stated no future him AMA resignation sudden far particular job concerned sudden relative Mr Smythes leaving AMA led believe exclamation print Another Resignation Kip Smythe has seeking em ployment higher pay future year knowledge Early 1979 high consideration employment management Smithsonian Museum nearly lost AMA time successful candi date three understand con sidered anyone would read releases Mr Winters retirement intended believe sole reason leaving AMA criticism some four Council members currently up nomination re-election Again factual Discussion Mr Winters retirement occurred before Council members really entered term office year ago Mr Winter tendered retirement enticed stay longer being offered vir tually full pay part time work agreed stay understand ing prolonged situation Mr Ross McMullen hired assistant editor seven months ago ostensibly Mr Winters eventual replacement Mr Winters planned retirement provided opportunity lash out Headquarters critics used intent prevent nomination re-election criteria becoming mem ber AMA Board Directors Executive Council have approval Executive Director employee Council AMA AMA has reached new low mem bership organization representation As individual candidacy would like state position has much talk cannot work Executive Direc tor really issue simple terms chief AMA term used Article IX Section 3 bylaws reports 74 Model Aviation find no difficulty com municating Executive Director find extreme reluctance him communicate Unfortunately action through AMA Headquarters fore majority necessary com munication must originate Execu tive Directors end line fails refuses communica tion link falls due action communication failure AMA Head quarters end beyond control taking office outlined letter Executive Director felt areas responsibility lay indicated willingness revise position necessary later presented copies letter execu tive session received no negative comments indications general reasonable approach Executive Director apparently rejected position did come Along letter issued directive conduct Council meetings bylaws clearly state President shall preside Executive Director took excep tion to careful campaign put motion shout down first Council meeting St Louis courtesy allowing complete first sen tence introductory speech before interrupting Subsequent answering inquiries members column critical AMA management started conflicting exchange Executive Director Model vialion resolve called meeting mediating committee subsequently reported Council last sum mer agreed would air differences print Executive Director would call twice week keep current AMA operations through headquarters believe have point honored commitment made Council agreed Execu tive Director must take posi tion Executive Director has honored fulfilled commitment agreement quite effective worked well until John Clemens defeated aspirations high EAI office result being United States delegate circumstance Executive Director aware existed until ClAM meet ing Paris Although feel employee improper Executive Director support activity can appreciate anxiety getting back having totally free hand acting name President will echo posi tion actions feel no great conflict Executive Director personally have years executive experience have able work effectively people have difference opinion agree major items differences tween Executive Director self being resolved Council 1 Relocating Headquarters out District Columbia should result time office less costly operation 2 new Executive Director con tract will resolve employeremployee relationship 3 past practice virtually key staff taking leave avoiding re sponsibility during Executive Direc tors absence quite frequent hiring new assistant director should resolve Some other inefficiencies manage ment Headquarters bother involve judgment perform ance job up Council judge act upon summarizeit necessary have close personal relationship tween directors managers effec tively perform job Executive Directors actions should factor nominating officers AMA have time incentive effectively execute responsibilities AMA Presidency feel spite turmoil have made great steps toward future stability AMA should up membership AMA judge decide other officers continuance office should given opportunity opposed determination being made result carefully calculated campaign prevent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS Good Newsthe Council has taken action toward obtaining AMAowned office site outside District Columbia listening pro posal gave feeling hear ing own reasoning repeated last years Model viation including raising funds promoting building donations sale patches Bad Newsthe delay taking action costly no time left construct office before pres ent lease expires will have enter another costly lease period de lay construction estimated time lapse taking action could cost AMA much half million dollars Ken Held 7th AMA President Another former AMA President has left us Ken Held 74 Livonia MI President during early difficult period AMA history-1950-51 number mem bers annual budget much smaller much harder carry business operating national association Ken early leaders helped get AMA prominence enjoy today worlds largest sport aviation orgainzation free world first came AMA member 1940 No 793 Ken tenacious AMAer deep interest AMAs welfare right up until last stages Ieu kemia claimed him August 22 earlier rallied long stay hospital previously threatened claim him recovered come home resume terest activity AMA matters particularly concerned 1979-80 con troversies AMA politics last acts sign letter along other past Presidents AMA advising current leaders seek positive solutions AMA problems Born Brownstown IN KennethG Held spent life three states Indiana New York Michigan time election AMA President located Detroit Chief Electrical Engineer Detroit Transmission Division General Motors Corporation Having division since its start Ken much development GMs hydramatic drive After college Ken professional para chute iumper During time operated Held Parachute Service Wayne County Airport Detroit business devel oped major parachute repair depot Ken became proud possessor CAA Riggers license No 153 Sometime during parachute barnstorming career Ken married very lovely girl name Maryanne became Mrs Held early 20s Ken gave up jumping turned attention electrical engineering modeling started Ideal Bierlot 1918 addition originators American Miniature Race Car Association served midwest director five years AMA Ken gained great deal respect recognition both model flier administrator aero modeling rograms Just before death AMA Council Past Presidents voted him Model Aviation Hall Fame As AMA President Ken helped organize contest coordinator network basis sanctioning over thousand contests year USA also strong advo cate having AMA member receive Academy publication Model v/at/onhe worked toward end noted July 1950 editorial item will good host others also provide source information members something sadly lacking past Kens Hall Fame data notes first ever break 150 mph D Speed Control Line 1950 also Leader Continued page 77 November 1980 75 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nelson Opitz Rockaway NJ writes paid $25 April 2 1980 membersAMA No 65243 received mag rest Nelson have turned problem over Carol Merfeld membership department AMA Head quarters has replaced Kip Smythe such matters Carol wants tell write such matters will solve immeliately can notify either us will get right Nelson will get mags Kip Smythe way went computer company Washington DC very sorry see him go lost good time e met Carol Merfeld times ex cellent capable employee know can replace Kip important picture three generations Radio Control enthusi asts Sunday afternoon Henry Arnold left next him daughter-in-law Jill Hank Jr next Stacy Arnold has just stolen daddys hat have picture taken flying 60 powered brfskmzzkt something having very good time what hobby really about Also won first RC Advanced Decatur AL meet Bill has entered six contests far placed Dave Phillips right has also placed six times 1980 Pensa cola Baton Rouge Marietta Gunters ville name few brat middle Dave Phillips Jr age 5 flies Quickee 200 ease will soon beat daddy everything Ive AMA Council nine years best speech ever heard lady Last week Joan Grigg Lockport NY showed up got permission speak August Nats meeting delivered good lec ture Joans husband John Dis trict II Vice-President went am asking five minutes time After half years being involved inner workings AMA have some questions ask questions meant answered now just thought about e am mad enough over come being scared death being have kids remember growing up years own selves remember new kid moving neighborhoodor perhaps new kid yourself battles taking sidesthe break ing updoes sound familiar Have gone back over AMA mail lately reread Have read some newslet ters own club newsletter call growing organization can grow still fighting over new kids neigh borhood Im tired watching grown men accuse other childish nonsense waste time intelligence 15 go room lock door talk out hostilities start listening other appear fairly intelligent Thank listening Thank Joan womans viewpoint way fine job has husband John Grigg done represent ing New York area Nominating Committee has seen fit place John forthcoming ballot run against Mr Homer Smith AMA President John has top Vice-President district Dont Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 76 Model Aviation Are aware growing national interest AMA show teams Only few couple years ago now new teams have sprung up coast coast teams give precision controlled aerobatic demonstrations air shows elsewhere steal show So important does AMA feel teams Council recently voted unanimously motion Mr Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President award free membership team managers year Shown L-R Jim Henry Bob Hamilton Gary Tatasciore Jim Weems Bill Norman Dusty Shinn Clark Newman members Bama Flyers Air Show Team particular air show team actually AMA sanctioned club itself sanction 722 want meet three win ningest RC fliers southeast Bill Norman left won first year big Pensacola FL RC bash picture John ano Joan Grigg enjoying RC gliders New York contest See next month 1980 Nats Nominating Committee Minutes Wilmington OH meeting called order 850 pm August 9 1980 Cliff Piper appointed chairman Bill Mathews ap pointed secretary VPs present except John Embry John Embry telephone designated Rick Gerling representative nominating committee After discussion Rick Gerling seated committee accordance Article IX Section 1 bylaws Candidates nomination checked letters nomination letters accept ance status Leader Member Contest Director etc Letters nomination Ray Meyers VP District VI Russ Snyder VP District VIII rejected lack letters acceptance no showing either Leader Member Contest Director MOVED Grigg seconded Mathews accept nominees Districts IV X Candidate District IV VP Chuck Fore man accepted unanimously Chuck Foreman didnt vote Candidates District X Jim Scarborough Bev Wisniewski accepted unani mously Voting nominees President follows H Smith J Grigg E Witt J Clemens 1st Ballot 4 3 2nd Ballot -i 3 3rd Ballot 6 H Smith J Grigg did vote H Smith Grigg nominees President Flying Site Rep cant page 73 Flying Site Rep job will get same satisfaction Toward end will need input clubs experi ences good bad can shared others can also expect hear him questions assistance working site problems ask help business promising miraclesbut expect able has possible before help assure problems getting keep ing flying sites reduced giving attention long run may important efforts AMA AMA has initiated financial time personnel commitment direc tion therefore major improvement service behalf members fu ture model aviation Ken Held Cont page 75 Member since 1945 Contest Director first five Plymouth International contests addition other meets Four clubs made him Honorary Life Member Midwest RC Society Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron Greater Detroit Hiking Soaring Society Livonia Rib Crackers Grigg withdrew candidate nomina tion VP District II Grigg MOVED accept J Byrne N Likes nominees VP District II Fore man seconded Passed 10 1 Voting nominees VP District VI follows 1st Ballot 9 2nd Ballot B Thompson__ R Gerling7 HCain14 B Thompson R Gerling nomi nees VP District VI Voting nominees VP District VIII follows M Clark T White G Hem pel C Alba 1st Ballot 4 3 M Clark T White VP District V III 2nd3rd BallotBallot 9 17 3 00 nominees Summary Nominees President H Smith J Grigg VP District II J Byrne N Likes VP District IV C Foreman VP District VI B Thompson R Gerling VP District VIII M Clark T White VP District X J Scarborough B Wisniewski meeting adjourned 1105 pm Editors Note Nominating Committee composed eleven district vice-presidents delegated representati yes national officers President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director com mittee present meeting voting procedure used meeting select election ballot first two candidates sequence achieved ma jority vote committee underlined digits indicate received majority vote Minutes-- Executive Council Meeting May 3-i 1980 following attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NYVP III Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-V Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WIVPVIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankowski Belle vue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA General Brooke Allen National Aeronautic Association representative Also attending Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Howard CrispinDistrict IV Richard GerlingDistrict VI Al Novatnik General Manager Model Airplane News Randy Vlahos Penny Witt Present AMA Executive Staff Carl Wheeley Model Aviation Publisher Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting Note maximum number votes 15 11 Vice-Presidents President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director NAA Repre sentative APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19 1980 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly January 19 1980 minutes offi cially approved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT S/T recommended officers owed expense reimbursement Academy must make requests same no later 15 February following year B S/T reviewed financial status expenses PR Department C S/T recommended $2000 food allowance officers authorized Council meetings D S/T recommended revision Executive Directors contract provide regular review E S/T reviewed some details Executive Directors expense account III COMMITTEE REPORTS A Dues Structure Committee Reported Chairman J Grigg advised Coun cil meeting held May 2 AMA HQ committee members present Grigg Chairman Cain-VI McNeill-S/T Jack son-AMA Comptroller Witt-ex officio Grigg reiterated function Committee establish dues rates rather research recommend concerning possibility different classes member ships varying benefits After reading entire report Chairman MOVED seconded adopt Committee recommendations B report effective January 1 1981 existing dues structure Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen shall remain effect now established B imposition competition li cense fee paid competition stamp similar FAI stamp full* mem ber desiring enter sanctioned competition proceeds fee offset costs preparing stamps producing rule books other costs associated non-FAI com petitive administration *Note full member equates Open member motion failed 7 7 against ED VII Xl IX IV V 1 abstained NAA Subsequently MOVED seconded Dues Structure Committee recommendations B implemented next general dues restructuring Passed amended 3A 12 2 against ED V 1 abstained NAA An Amendment offered seconded passing unanimously strike out paren thetical information contained recom mendation B See motion 2 Passed unanimously /Editors note action subse quently rescinded August 9 Council meeting Continued next page November 198077 Minutes Cont page 77 B Headquarters Relocation Committee Report Chairman Mathews Mathews ad vised severai areas being researched prime consideration time being given Reston VA Chuck Foreman gave presentation Reston possibility well received Council requested seek written proposal mail distribution Council soon possible C Flying Site Committee Report Chairman Foreman Foreman read Com mittee report consisted job descrip tion duties expectations starting budget Flying Site Representative After discussion details MOVED seconded accept Fly ing Site Committee report implement recommendations therein Passed amended 4A 10 2 against S/I VI 3 abstained IX NAA An Amendment offered seconded fifth paragraph page entitled Job Title Flying Site Representative deleted concerning travel requirements amendment passed noted travel required would prohibited 13 1 against VI 1 abstained NAA D Nats Type Meet Outside US request Chairman Mathews item deferred until following day E CD Qualifications Report H Cain Cain read May 3 memo Council en titled Committee Report Initial Qualifi cation Contest Directors following recommendation adopted Cain reported training program CD appli cants should required initially form questionnaire completed applicantgraded passed failed persons Vice-President Cains proposal order open book test com pelling aspirant CD become familiar AMA Rule Book researching answers After some discussions details pos sible ramifications MOVED seconded accept Mr Cains report implement recommenda tions specifically Attachment soon possible motion passed 14 1 abstained X Initial Qualification Contest Directors Attachment AMA Headquarters Functions 1 Supply District Vice-Presidents printed questionnaires reference sheets HQ may send questionnaire directly applicant 2 Refer Contest Director applications District Vice-President 3 Withold issuing new Contest Direc tor license until approved District Vice-President District Vice-President Functions 1 Send questionnaire applicants 2 Review completed questionnaires certify applicant being qualified CD status 3 Be responsible proper administra tion outstanding questionnaires during VP changeover period Procedural Guidelines 1 Send questionnaire applicant stamped return envelope 2 Applicant returns completed question naire District VP 3 District VP notes errors 4 three answers cor rect return questionnaire applicant indicate correct answers ap prove applicants application until he/she makes corrections 5 questionnaire satisfactorily completed forward AMA HQ approved application completed questionnaire 6 Send note completion appli cant advise him errors Notice procedure supersedes practice allowing Associate Vice-Presidents approve CD applications applications must forwarded District Vice-Presi dent F Show Teams Report C Foreman Foreman IV advised Show Team Committee comprised major show team members formed April 80 Toledo Show appointing District IV VicePresident liaison between themselves Council Foreman submitted behalf request team managers AMA sanctioned show teams provided opportunity free membership manner similar Contest Directors MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 6A AMA sanctioned show team team managers granted free memberships same Contest Directors AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 6 stipulation free show team manager membership allowed per show team per year passed unanimously IV REVIEW OF MANDATORY MAGAZINE MOVED seconded Model via tion magazine return optional status effec tive January 11981 After considerable pro con discussion motion passed 8 7 against NAA IV VIII Xl ED VII IX V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT Upon review voting criteria Executive Director contract MOVED seconded paragraph V Executive Directors contract amend ed inserting word elected between Council include NAA Council member thus reading V purpose contract official action AMA Executive Council presumed mean action backed 3/4 majority written vote elected Council members office NAA representa tive motion passed unanimously needed affirmative vote pass Note revote allowed general consensus sub stantiated written ballots first vote failed pass motion rity apparently due misunderstanding tent Following motion amend con tract MOVED seconded passed unani mously present Executive Directors contract terminated end first Council meeting 1981 commit tee appointed start negotiating new contract Executive Director AMAs attorney Jeremiah Courtney assist committee preparing new con tract Further discussion produced consensus should negotations result con tract first Council meeting 1981 existing contract would continue un til negotiations finalized President appointed committee follows B Mathews Chairman John Grigg Earl Witt VI REVIEW OF FREE CONTEST DIREC TOR MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded effective retro active January 1 1980 previous free CD membership policy reinstated effective January 1 sanction fees shall standardized $500 free sanc tions will eliminated motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA AMENDMENT seconded strike out $500 substitute $1000 motion 10 failed 7 8 against Xl Pres VIII V IX ED SIT VII REVIEW OF THIRTY-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded amend 30day trial membership policy become effec tive day after postmark date See November 79 minutesmotion 9 page 8 motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA discussion noted need prevent possibility someone having accident applying trial membership thus need delay factor provide insurance coverage after minimum day after application VIII SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP RECOG NITION MOVED seconded Council accept policy Grigg proposal submitted November 79 See November 79 minutes XXV page 14 motion passed amended 1 2B 11 2 against V IX 2 abstained NAA S/T Note number 1 proposal word citizen replaced resident AMENDMENT seconded insert proposal special interest groups seeking acceptance AMA granted recognition provided no meaningful challenge application failed 4 7 against Xl Ill ED IV V II VIII4 abstained X NAA Pres AMENDMENT seconded strike out number 4 proposal words through annual dues payment passed 14 1 ab stained NAA criteria portion Griggs proposal now reads follows Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US resident members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 1 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council IX REPORT ON HQ INSURANCE clarified 1980 Head quarters Executive Director Comp troller both bonded $1 00000 other AMA employees bonded $50000 X HO BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Directors recommenda tions subject contained March 25 memo Council discussed Executive Directors proposal suggested due large amounts money involved 78 Model Aviation Council HQ need professional business advice dealing major financial policy decisions Thus Executive Director ad vocated possible solution establish ment committee made up business experts among AMA membership MOVED seconded business ad visory committee established advise Council motion passed 9 4 against Pres V II VI 2 abstained SIT VII consultation Executive Direc tor President will appoint committee select business advisors XI SHOW TEAM DISTRICTS problem show team coordina tion discussed noting problems caused show team operates outside its own district resultant complaints other show teams President directed Chuck Foreman refer subject Show Team Commit tee input XII REDISTRICTING III AND VII Because eastern Michigan separated rest District VII Lake Michi gan preventing easy travel access District functions suggested would benefit members eastern Michigan become affiliated District Ill Lacking concrete evidence wishes concerned President directed VicePresidents Districts III VII develop wording questionnaires sent Dis trict members relative problem XIII REVIEW OF SIG CUB AS POSSIBLE NO2 AMA MODEL Referred May 4 Council meetingsession XIV SANCTIONS FOR NON-FLYING EVENTS MOVED seconded separate sanc tioning procedures developed estab lished mall shows static displays motion passed 13 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 1 5A participants static model display event exempt AMA membership requirement AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 15 event totally static CD required passed unanimously XV REVIEW OF 1979 FINANCIAL STATE MENT MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 79 financial statement submit ted approved XVI UPDATE OF 1980 BUDGET MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 1 980 budget update accepted incorporating changes made Coun cil January Additional items 1980 budget acted upon meeting follows A Executive Director Cost-of-Living crease MOVED seconded three per cent cost-of-living increase salary author ized Executive Director retroactive January 11980 noted amount included salary total approved January motion passed majority required written vote 14 1 against V B Per Diem Officers MOVED seconded Council offi cers allowed Council meetings $2000 per diem food allowance based nights lodging plus effective July 11980 motion passed 7 5 against VIII VI Pres V IX 3 abstained IV ED NAA C Increase Officers Travel Budget MOVED seconded 20% increase authorized officers travel budget retro active January 1 1980 motion passed 8 2 against V VI 5 abstained Xl Pres ED NAA IV D Salary Item Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded reinstate $15000 1980 budget applied salary assistant executive director motion passed 8 5 against VI Pres V III VII 2 abstained IX After vote motion 22 Executive Director announced Carl Maroney now officially employed Headquarters administrative assistant primarily assigned insurance FCC flying site duties Vince Man kowski asked accept position Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded prior em ployment upon resignation District IX VP Mankowski will appoint Travis McGinnis successor motion passed 14 1 abstained V recess called 600 pm sup per break meeting reconvened 735 pm without NAA representativethus 14 maximum possible votes E Funding Rockefeller Model Show MOVED Grigg II seconded funding authorized spring 1980 New York Rockefeller Center Model Show up $1500 50-50 sharing basis motion failed S 6 against Ill VII IV IX V VIII 3 abstained Pres XI X F Equipment HQ Accounting Dept MOVED seconded $10000 budgeted 1980 purchase mini computer HQ accounting department motion passed 13 1 abstained Pres4 Note Homer Smith XI because extensive experience computer field will consulted will advise prior pur chase G Flying Site Representative Salary MOVED seconded salary range figure established Flying Site Rep resentative $20000 $25000 motion passed 10 2 against SIT V 2 abstained Pres XVII SURPLUS FUND INVESTMENT POLICY Worth advised Council AMA member investment counselor NAA Finance Committee recommended invest ment programs greater return could realized Council discussion however indi cated preference continue investing Academys surplus past Thus MOVED seconded Council authorize continuance present policy secured surplus money investments motion passed 13 1 abstained Xl XVIII FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PROJECT REVIEW informational purposes Worth briefed Council current land development project being developed several AMA members project currently recruiting thirty well-known modelers being asked invest $5000 Since several members Council may approached Worth advised AMAs legal counsel determined conflict interest issue may wish join project provided vote concerning future contracting AMA investors XIX EXECUTIVE INSURANCE As follow-up item XXI January 80 minutes Brown III advised Council New England Life Phoenix Mutual contacted information quotes concerning key man insurance President directed Chuck Foreman further investigate subject report Council XX OPEN MEETING DATE APPROVAL MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly open membership meeting scheduled complying bylaws August 13 Wilmington Airfield Ohio XXI NATS LODGING POLICY Council officers MOVED seconded Council officers attend August 13 meetings dorm lodging will provided AMA expense Friday August 8 including August 13 motion passed 12 2 abstained VI XI XXII TRANSFER OF DECEASED AMA PRESIDENTS LICENSE NUMBER Council reviewed request son recently deceased AMA past president transfer fathers number son Prece dent has presidential number re tired never reissued bearer dies MOVED seconded request presidential number transference son denied motion passed 9 4 against VIII ED III 1 abstained XI XXIII CRITERIA FOR FAI LOGOS Worth advised Council two re cent AMA-hosted world championships volun teer officials preferred give AMA FAI proper recognition Worth thus recom mended policy future MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly modeling world championship hosted US under AMA auspices will have both FAI AMA identification logos developed XXIV DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR OFFICER EXPENSES After discussion noting several conflict ing theories what legally required way documentation obtain remunera tion incurred officer expenses MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director contact proper authorities concerning documentation requirements both officers employees MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly cutoff date reimbursement officer expenses will February 15 1981 expenses incurred 1980 February 15 succeeding years future reimbursemen ts Minutes concluded next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT November 1980 79 Connecticut Majos achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Assonsate Vice-Pvendests Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ltdyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ate. Kittery ME 03904 Very short column month Dis trict pointless Continue discuss mattdatory versus optional magazine has done die-hards refuse believe have twice defeated magazine has once again voted remain optional Please lets now get back fun things have good election start again pull together John Grigg District II will make fine President AMA Earl Witts dis favor eyes few past Presidents kept him off ballot very timely letter Nominating Committee signed 10 past Presidents letter absolutely killed chance Earl ballot past Presidents Presidents make some mistakes past Presidents made writing letter Earl made hit trying honest criti cisms goals AMA picture above shows inverted hover Ernie Huber really first accomplish maneuver RC chop per Ernie now doing autorotationpower off landings too pic taken Plum Island demo fly few weeks ago Massa chusetts picture Shown two best because took Nats pass along Mr Wheeley brought home again promptly misplaced Sorry Erniethe other ones better again Sam Welcome Travis McGinnis Jim Mowrey Kansas quoted Travis column last month has some strong words both pro con relatively simple reader see VPs tent about some hobby shops will ing display membership display board Send name address tell free patch want efforts Sorry Horrace voted Sorry Earl New Jertey S New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg Ilintrict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockpnfl NY 14094 Asaocate VIcePresidengs Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29213th Sr. Baysde NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscutaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2SchenectadyNY 12309 Hunk Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 received rather large response re quest inputs magazine issue far greater expected much firm individual opinions previously expressed question asked youwhy re-vote magazine question During 1979 surveyed District II clubs magazine issue receiving about 22% response overwhelming message response District II wanted right make own decision whether receive magazine although vast majority would continue take magazine April 1979 Council meeting made motion return magazine optional status effective January 1980 motion failed vote Without benefit further survey letters both pro con made motion May 1980 Coun cil meeting return magazine optional status effective January 1981 motion passed one-vote felt since year passed since last full effort obtain opinions should allowed last opportunity heard subject Parliamentary procedure provides modification reversal previous motion subsequent meetings long no effect passed motion has taken place August 1980 Council meet ing would provide final opportunity answered request heard loud clear End subject Hank Likes AVP Hank has Subm itted proposal 1981 Nationals held Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center Listen detailsi 2900-ft long runway RC Pattern Pylon Scale five miles away beautiful site RC Helicopter Soaring three choices Indoor sites 3000-ft long paved taxiway Control Line nearby grass area combat Free Flight site parachute jump circle two choices hangers Headquarters camping space 300 campers trailers dozens motels nearby dormitory local college best its site 1981 Nats site location has pro posed Executive Council now goes hands Nationals Executive Committee review evaluation report hopefully positive Execu tive Council makes its decision 1981 Nats may well District II John Byrne AVP John sends along four photos first two touching same time gratifying first photo Larry Katz President Richmond Model Fly ing Club standing sign flying field dedicating Al Lobalto sec ond photo shows very large spectator turnout field dedication ceremony Al Lobaito prior untimely death founder long-time member RFMC following photo taken Somers RC Club second annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In As Somers club puts its literature emphasis fun theme definitely informal awarded trophies realistic flight best crafts manship peoples choice final photo month above 80 Model Aviation Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president yourarea Complete communications kwritel Meroke Model Airplane Club contest RC Pattern Scale Monster Scale meet well attended John park car mile away hoof flying site picture Joe Santamaria far right considered promising young Pattern fliers District II Enough month about some Free Flight Control Line people sending some photos column Could happen face airplane might appear print tide sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45238 Aaaociane Vice-Presidents Joe Viben 36980 Valley Porne 0. Solon OH 44129 Pranis PloSarsy 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Corlvy Heitman Sfl 108 NonS Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 VValnvt Sn. PSiladeiphia PA 19107 Evanne SIekey 217 Voclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 Well 1980 Nats over feel Dis trict Ill did good job hosting WORKS club host club appar ently added little treasury through aggressive concessions operations AMA didnt fare too badly because entry levels up compared recent years past Nats its usual problems like lack manpower unload equipment set up field during week before Nats overcome hard work Probably aggravating problem involved condition Indoor site UC seems kinds stuff hanging ceiling creating havoc models Maintenance personnel impossible find Sundays Monday before could taken care small token involved Basically Id have take blame snafu suggested Executive Council meet Satur day before Nats get full session rather inly couple hours Wednesday sounded great key Nats officials Council couldnt Nats preparation Saturday Homer Smith District Xl VP FF category direc tor biggest victim case Nor mally would have Indoor site Saturday take care type thing due meeting unable get until Sunday Sorry about guys will try better next year tried week get over Wright field see FF Soaring groups just didnt work out always too busy Wilmington make Sorry gang especially Marge did hear group flying Wright happy would have preferred larger site longer maxes about Nats See ya next year Lakehurst Lake Charles San An tonio AVP Doc Jackson sent quick report CL World Championships Poland Just quick report FAI Control Line Championships Poland District Ill competitors acquitted themselves well despite generally poor weather inade quate practice facilities Bill Werwage Berea OH placed third aerobatics after being close top first two days Bill has flown five times World Championships third place two seconds two World Championships show three fliers win aerobatic cham pionship twice Les McDonald Florida came third year Henry Nelson placed 11th team race time 353 narrowly missed semifinal nine second plac ing US team team placed fifth because unexpectedly poor showing third team Better luck next time AVP Gene Shelkey sent following would like take opportunity thank Dave appointing AVP eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania will best assist Dave duties promote AMA area members have problems need assistance AMA matters hesitate contact have modeling since 1940 continue enjoy year have built flown Rubber Control Line Free Flight started RC 1955 present interests Sport Scale RC power sail planes Sailplanes just recently Old-Tim ers am presently building Goldberg Comet sailplane O&R 60 ignition engine first engine-powered Free Flight built 1947 brings back lot fond memories original wing sailplane still flying original design Bob Laughrey LHMAC 'Of course first interest RC Soaring have actively involved since 1971 would like introduce AMA mem bers Soaring activities clubs Dis trict Ill quite few RC Soaring clubs district almost have least contest per year interest ed RC Soaring please get touch clubs listed have contest-oriented belong clubs because offer help ginner clinics programs fun flies etc Steel City Soarers John R Vogel 906 Orchard Park Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 newest clubs Pittsburgh district has approximately 50 members club unique no busi ness conducted meetings Execu tive Committee meets week prior club meeting conduct business entire club meeting devoted pro grams lectures instruction show tell Northern Ohio Soaring Society Larry Vincek 248 Brandt Avenue Amherst OH 44001 another new club grow ing rapidly club mainly encompasses Cleveland Lorain Sandusky area Mid-Ohio Soaring Society Donald Harris 427 W Mariemont Dr WestervilleOH 43801 very active club encompassing greater Columbus area active contests LSF activities Dayton Darts John Vennerholm 917 Xenia Avenue Yellow Springs OH 45387 Activities havc diminished slightly over past year due members being transferred Wright-Patterson other assignments USAF could use shot arm some new members Drop John line ask application Eastern Soaring League Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Dr Warminster PA 18974 league clubs consisting members Districts II Ill IV York event July best contests area sponsored LASS & LIFT Eastern Soaring League promotes expert sportsman calsses events Eastern Soaring Lines edited Paul Wedeking well worth dues Tn-State Soaring Society Robert G Hand 1964 Harrison Ave Jeannette PA 15644 contest-oriented league advocates expert sportsman concept have approximately 1 2 contests per year District Ill highlight season being Grand Champion event contests sanctioned open AMA members very informative newslettercalled Sand bag published Peter Carr nine times per year well worth annual dues like getting high having good time drop line above Dont leave home itl-On June 11 wife flew Texas visit son daughter-in-law new grandson first item made sure pack July issue Model Aviation listing AMA charter clubs names officials contact Texas took just phone call find out big event Sunday Brazoria County Modelers Association Annual Barbecue Fun Fly Since nine miles motel near Lake Jackson decided go son Mike arrived field about 1230 pm warmly greeted officers members club After eating delicious lunch enjoying couple Lone Star draughts Kerry Hurt President club offered let fly Super Kaos 60 takes lot courage let stranger fly plane After Bob Lane let fly Skylark 56 have ad mit just didnt have guts fly Larry Vaceks beautiful -scale PT 19 Photo below Picured above right left Kerry Hurt President Larry Vacek VicePresident Bob Lane Secretary John Trought Treasurer Joe Pasztor Operations Officer November 1980 81 officers Brazoria County club helped make vacation enjoyable will long remembered AMA prints directory annually usually time used vaca tion will help make vacation enjoyable meet make new friends So Karl Mauldin says TV commercial Dont leave home Finally month Id like relate true belong AMA story Roy Lightfoot Cincinnati seems lost airplane woods few years ago found hunter about eight nine months later no identification other AMA number hunter assumed AMA medical group took plane doctor doctors son modeler supplied hunter cor rect AMA address AMA informed Roy after looking up AMA number hunter found plane Roy says experience makes him believer value AMA membership agree next time Roy put name address will make much easier Delaware rict Columbia S Maryland 0 North tamlisa Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asaoano Vice-Prosadeergo Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MO 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 22608 Howard Crisnin 611 Benebmood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 ,ohn Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 column being written Nats Wilmington looks like District IV its fair share contestants show up week-long competition Nats over yet dont have names District IV people placed events hope have information next Column spent two weeks years Nats ob serving Headquarters operation taking notes what problems occur correct thing can say sure AMA Nats HQ staff put lot extra hours hard work make pleasant Nats contestants take min ute drop line say thanks efforts As probably know also Council meeting Nominating Committee meeting during Nats week As result AMA Nominating Committee meeting following candidates will included ballot mailed AMA adult members October President John Grigg Lockport NY Homer Smith Seattle WA VP District II John Byrne N Likes Dis trict IV Chuck Foreman District VI Rick Gerling Bryant Thompson District VIII Mike Clark Ted White District X Jim Scar borough Bev Wisniewski year District IV members will vote President AMA VP Dis trict IV hope will have big turnout year elections district does have big voting turnout record Id real ly like see big vote year Most results Council meet ing will printed elsewhere magazine would like point out few items Important First Council approved purchase land new Headquarters building land purchase being arranged now will start three-year fund raising pro gram build new Headquarters building expected location will Res ton VA suburb Washington DC During three-year period may move pres ent Headquarters operation better tem porary location within Washington DC area office space now occupy large enough support operations working conditions very poor AMA has found three four locations suit able can get three-year lease wont have pay rent would pay next year present location will have information fund raising issue next months column basically going give chance donate monies help build building return have name permanently dis played new building piece rock con ce Pt also voted optional status Model Aviation am sorry say magazine will part member ship package next year want magazine will cost $2500 just like year elect take Model Aviation will cost $2100 membership will re ceive 16-page reprint AMA News section magazine hoping would happen going recom mend Council magazine profits devoted building fund AMA Head quarters could have substantial amount over next three years Glen Sigafoose Memorial Fund AMA Headquarters currently accepting donations scholarship fund recently established memory Glen Sigafoose died crash Pitts Special during July air show Iowa Glen tremendous supporter AMA youth projects produced thousands Delta Dart AMA Cub kits also frequent donor assisted AMA teams World Championships Nobody model industry gen erous supporting promoting model aviation activities fund provide scholarships young modelers being developed conjunction current AMA scholar ship program will separate distinct District IV Annual Meeting Plans District IV meeting going very well will meet Downtowner Motel Inn 201 East Market Street Greens boro NC October 18-19 Make reservations early will banquet Saturday night 18th Bill Helms has lined up some very interesting talks dis plays event motel telephone number 919 275-9481 am requesting District IV AMA officers attend meeting John Worth Larry Bolich Vince Man kowski AMA Headquarters hope to answer questions may have Lets make big turnout show RCNC appreciate hard work Remember meeting open AMA members District IV just RC oriented Whats Happening District IV Sunday Flyers RC Baltimore MD SFRC negotiating management Back River Water Treatment plant new RC flying site stage things go ing pretty well Meade Modelers July 20th Meade Modelers celebration fun fly reopen reconstructed model airfield what hear its great guys have out fly missing great time Northern Virginia RC Club Club show team Virginia Air Show Squadron did two really super shows over July 4th week end Lovettesville VA part old time small town 4th July celebration Most folks never seen RC model airplane let alone organized show great audience plus country western band barbecue sky divers beauty contest great day show team families other show Smokey Glen Farms put F-Systems Melpar Division several club members work Despite severe rainstorm about two-thirds way through show team finished up some 30-40 minutes later Phil Coopy has joined team flying big yellow Sopwith Pup 9 Alabama ida gia issippi to geu V Sooth tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vica-Fresideerts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip MnOowell 8521 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Falardo PR 00648 td Moorwan 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thacker 239CC Lamrenceville Hwy Oncatur GA 30033 took RC club prove Free Flight alive well Mississippi Cap itol City RC Club P30 contest limited Peck Night 28 models 10 people entered Herman Quattlebaum won 435 seconds Missy Cade Dub Mixon both lost models OOS After Warren Bishop built nine-foot ver sion Gool adapted RC 82 Model Aviation German Hoyos holds Warren Bishops Gool scaled up plans published 1950 make two trips field just get Chevette would carry either wing fuselage tailbut both flew plane Miami area about year pleasure hundreds specta tors interested plane write Warren 9660 SW 106th Ave Miami FL 331 76 Fly Model Airplanes Pride Pro tection dont see sign hobby shop please send name address shop will see gets new AMA membership display kit Its free- hobby shops attracting new mem bers Published Pride might motto newsletters District V get excellentwhich made especially hard determine five Top Flight news letters District V Winners 1980 follow Hangar Pilot John Martin Miama Indoor Aircraft Model Association FL Propwash Earl Davis Chattanooga RC Club TN Sunbeam John Thomas Jack Minch West Orange Sunfliers RC Club FL Take-Off Chris Joiner Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers Association GA Talespins FA Komlosy Jr Palm Beach Aeronauts FL Honorable mention awards Aeronut Flyer John Peters Contra/Is Ken Gulliford Decoder Betty Underwood Flight Bag PF Torp Fly Paper Richard Whitney FMA News Harry Grogan Gator Flyer John Bailey newsletter isnt list may because dont get newsletter may because newsletter published District V officerthose eligible would have taken honors Like retire planned community developed around model airplane flying field approximately 200 acres Paved run ways control tower CL circles plus club house swimming pool etc will make modelers life complete else District V RC World Florida will soon ground Orlando area want information drop line Also soon ground new AMA Headquarters rent costs going up like Schnuerle powered Delta Dart best Academy buy some ground action probably long overdue Also overdue analysis annual Nats Whats good about whats bad National Free Flight Society concerned about effect Nats small fields available Free Flight have asked chair committee make recommenda tions about future Free Flight Nats particular should separate Free Flight Nats provide space Free Flight restrict RC CL sites also have Free Flight area nearby Let have ideas Before forget next several months will residence Florida pur suing Masters degree taxation Uni versity Florida School Law few free moments plan fly Flying Gators Model Airplane Clubif will have Poor Jerry Clark Decatur MAC AL invited some relatives watch him fly About 50 arrived two pickup trucks Greyhound bus just time watch him crash airplane explained assembled crowd just demon strated very difficult stall-induced vertical landing maneuver Nice recovery Jerry Illinois ana ucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Harrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6OIJBIJ Aodate Vico-Piesidents Chuck Deluno463l N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Prank Hughes 401 S Birch Pluctsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lea 819 Mundruke Bacuviu IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomino University City MO 63132 Jim Seurs P0 Boa 308 Bargin K' 40310 Bob Underwood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Since July 22 Illinois State Club Team Fun Fly Ive done very little Model Avi ation read Ill through airline school Denver August 23September 20 Im happy assign ment need keep paychecks coming really wanted India napolis September 13 Sorry guys Al Szymkowski reports 39 contestants attended 18th Annual Pattern Contest RC Club Chicago June 2829 Al also sent picture Al called young gentlemen Chicago Ole Time Pattern Flyers did specify Ole Time Pattern rs Ole TimePattern Flyers Which Al Left right Elmer Helfert Fritz Lindgren Ed Kazmirskie Bud Weber Les Fruh Frank Mad Due politics another long soapbox Im delaying district club-team news some great stuff RCMs Jerry Smith Osceola IN until next month Please read soapbox very carefully can talk about Chi cago Expo October 25-26 Dont forgetVincennes IN October 19 Tn-County Aero Club Free Flight meet Soapbox Some 200 years ago country sub jected two forms government pro moted Alexander Hamilton would have aristocratic minority rule over popu lace other form championed Thomas Jefferson believed individual citizens right ability govern himself Fortu nately Jeffersons premise prevailed basic doctrine Yet vast changes order today artd especially little organi zation model airplane fliers Academy Model Aeronautics AMA understand points should know define 1 sport flier 2 competition flier Briefly 1 sport fliers fly mostly enjoyment does include fly local contests may also travel some distance fly some contest frequently limit activity few certain formal events 2 Competition fliers mostly fly competively practice competition pursue specific formal events Both sport fliers competition fliers important AMA Since almost 90% AMA membership belongs sport flier group contribute vast majority funds AMAs financial position contend should receive majority returned services Unlike several fellow AMA district representatives believe sport flier can should ignored dont believe District IV VP expounds o tect competition flier sport flier does nothing will work club competition fliers ever anything fact have found just opposite true magnificent performance sport fliers club level backbone AMAs organizational strength Two years ago voters sportminded modelers elected two persons AMA board directors better known Executive Council EC promoted rather new different direction fof AMA two people strived steer AMA towards being aware responsive majority general membership departure normal concern AMA previously extended competition flier new AMA course now great danger President Earl Witts leadership 1 97980 has brought AMA black 1978 operating deficit $20030178 R H McGiven Audit June 21 1979 Instead help Executive Director John Worth Earl has received obstinate hostility Al though Earl inherited policies resulted 79 membership loss 80 has made strong recovery Despite formidable obstacles placed path Earl has remained honest open AMA member Unlike Executive Director Earl has entire assets AMA disposal pro mote personal ambitions Now small majority council nominating committee has decided AMA member should allowed decide want retain Earl Witt President AMA voted put Earl ballot 198182 aristocrats decided will have choice vote choice would choices AMA District VI members getting double dose back-room politics bosses also decided VP myself elected over six-year incumbent bad AMA therefore should have choice J Worths approved candidates certainly have yet accomplished objectives some roads being made obviously instill great amount fear some minds Initiating new projects within district stimulating inter est AMA business reporting numerous administrative irregularities just few items create discomfort among other EC members Since Earl have no personal goals within EC such pursuing favorable treatment FAI teams obtaining AMA em ployment hustling female staff simply inflating ego part November 198083 group Still think AMA member should have opportunity de cide just want office remains solution re ceive ballot will notice spot WRITE-IN can vote now DO NOT have send 1981 AMA dues ballot DO VOTE like form tyranny vote selections prefer AMA exists serve entire membership use write-in space send Earl Witt back AMA President Horrace Cain back AMA District VI VicePresident will memberships last chance maintain control over AMAs administrative policies Next Month AMA District Fun Fly news pictures Iowa igan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vics-President P 0 ton 1104 tiriniogham Ml 4801 2 Aasociaee Vice-Presidents James clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NC cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 6715 Sn Milwaukee WI 53218 Rossort 0 Lundbere 4928 Tioga St Daluth MN 55804 William Rohriig 4494 Tenglewood Tr. Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Domain Dr Madison Wi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Ponniac Mt 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 After few weeks yes no maybe pleasure Executive Council installed complete Geoff Styles term District VII VP may know Geoffs recommendation Tony Italiano complete term direction AMA President two names thought required Council consider Earl added name Tonysand vote fell yours truly Such drama AMA politics look upon good fortune strong signal Styles considers Tony Italiano worthy worker Districts vineyards have also observed during terms office Ken Morris Geoff Styles activity representation western portion District VII has brought focus way previously achieved will undertake keep mo mentum try add telephone review Geoff touched appointed offices positions plan contact person soon identified good guys bad guys too bad guys assessment Districts position magazine question favoring maga zine part membership package voted Council meeting Geoff reports enthusiasm toward positive move property acquisition perma nent AMA HQ site also corresponds vote question re-districting reviewed Geoff indicated question unre solved statistical support test opinion has undertaken although some opinion southeastern Michigan speaks convincingly southern peninsula Michigan joining District III spent evening after Council meeting shooting pool Dave Brown VP III Jim Scarborough chance talk over Appar ently District III ready willing accept addition plan settle question thorough population study opinion poll will have detailed report recommendation due time invite interested parties bring up date after having opened subject three four years ago Otherwise being just about out door way Finals Taft have no re port except feeling about last Council meeting very good number strong positive moves authorization invest property good early advance planning next years Nats site possibilitiesLake Charles San Antonio Lakehurst Soaring World Championships California okayed in-person meeting FF FAI Team Selection Committee okayed mainly spirit working together contrary negative press scuttlebutt have recently Things looking up ladies gents have strong list candidates next election AMA officers Arkansas siana Menico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 509 So telsanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aesociate Vice-Presidasta Buoo AerilI 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Samnes 523 N Lebanon SuipSur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. 8arnlesnille OK 74003 Bags packed ticket hand off Executive Council meeting weekend before Nats until phone rang Suddenly trip off due emergency work think actually want ed job Actually love work what always wanted can really pain times such rate Council meeting encourage read about else magazine AMA yours want also business budget well over million dollars year dollars time time read hear comments critical way AMAs business run Well let tell rep resentatives included usually have best can represent what think think instance asked put issue magazine being op tional two months have received total six replies four clubs two individuals tabulation inci dentally three keep part basic membership package two revert op tional club split exactly 50-50 over 100 clubs several thousand members District VIII vote just does consti tute mandate Okay off soapbox vote Council meeting offer Model Aviation option However due require ment t6 publish something members difference between membership magazine will $4 probably good compromise Subject closed writer also Nominating Committee meeting following Executive Council meet ing As know proxies allowed Council due law District Columbia However legal opinion requested Nominating Committee revealed no such limitation group Therefore proxy lined up stand group voted preference documented two witnesses So unhappy results responsibility results bit surprising Look elsewhere District VIII Mike Clark Ted White will appear ballot under stand Gene Kempel plans write-in campaign Looks like way comes out will have great representation next term important thing vote national scene expect consider able excitement Read about candidates will find information what have done what think act Examine facts vote District scene two photos picture below taken fun fly held summer Thibodaux LA brand new group says ready full AMA competition Still urge compete Left right club Vice-Presi dent judge Don Breaux judge Allie Robi chaux third place winner Pat Jennings son second place winner Lynn Sonier first place winner Bert Andry crash award winner Dane Hebert next picture shows some planes recent Baton Rouge contest foreground 90 powered Laser 200 quite impressive air Tragedy has again struck close home August 14 two members club LARKS badly injured crash full-scale Cessna 150 Tern Mahady Nick Nixon looking model belonging local youngster crashed rice field just off field Apparently Cessna stalled just quote Nick ran out airspeed altitude ideas once Fortunately spite very hard impact no fire Both going laid up several months Hopefully time see will much stronger Write call can come through Lake Charles visit know will glad hear form Incidentally under stand Murphys law came through again guessed stall warning device failed Good Luck Happy Flying 84 Model Aviation Colorado as aska h Ltaksta C Sooth Dakota IXWysoring DISTRICT REPORT Travis Molinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Assocrate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BNd Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 68208 Jim Rickoits 518 S Cloudos Sioux Falls 3057103 writing column being started motel room August 17 out middle Illinois Strange place District IX person Yes unless know Im way home 80 Nats have deadline copy reach AMA Headquarters Nats will covered depth model press over next few months let suffice say good Nats lots people attendance lots winners over country guests over world Headquarters staff did excellent job turn WORKS group other Ohio modelers put lots time effort planning carrying off worlds largest model airplane meet AMA Executive Council able put super long session work preparing future AMA details Executive Councils work will also covered later columns Id say everyone Nats lots modeling experiences past week August 1017 war stories victories near victories will long remembered con testants Nats personnel Ed Cox District IX AVP Kansas has sent some positive information about Kansas City Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA area could benefit having similar organization read Kansas City Area Council Aero modelers formed January 1980 charter member clubs Barnstormers Olathe KS Kansas City Radio Control Asso ciation KCRC Johnson County Aeronauts Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Northern Knights RC Sports Fliers Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club Sun Chasers St Joseph RC Wyandotte Rangers member clubs represent about 500 RC modelers Kansas City area Smithville Dam Busters newly formed club area has petitioned council membership primary function council provide common bond area clubs represent unified large body mat ters common welfare clubs constitution bylaws recognize protect individual interests club council governing body plays mostly passive rather active role area activities open house muscu lar dystrophy fund fly two activities being sponsored council open house fun/sport fly non-contest council members hosted dif ferent club year Anyone interested information KCACA would like copy constitution bylaws can contact EL Cox see address head column Pictures month feature some excellent work Slope Area Golden Eagles SAGE group North Dakota group pictures shows diversifica tion interests people share Keep up good work modelers Hawaii da Arizona C California S x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Asoociate Vine-Presidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroebor 2401 Zafra Ci Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Batty Stream 3723 Stowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake Cliv UT 84117 have several things report month Some Associate Vice-Presidents came out hiding sent report happenings areas attended Council meeting Ohio earlier month several things interest transpired Only couple meetings report month Harry Apolan invited November 198085 SAGE mall show Dickenson North Dakota monthly meeting Aerospace Club group model enthusiasts working aerospace field Im member club thanks Harry meeting featured demonstration Pete Young covering open framework MonoKote Pete really knows sublect has written article covering MonoKote handed out solicited comments prior pub lishing next meeting attended San Fernando Valley RC Flyers invited meeting Encino Marc Carston entertainment hustler Prior meeting met Marc club President Wayne McElrath Treasurer Tony MacClane over excellent dinner nearby meeting room restaurant didnt solve modelings prob lems sure hashed over might notice club has Scotsman Treasurer use President club meeting membership shown old timer RC Free Flight built blind club member Ralph Council model Quaker very forgiving docile RC trainer really astounding thing Ralph took off unassisted flew around 10 minutes until handed box over Wayne landing observers tell Ralph whether needs left up down moves sticks say theyll have him landing some day Ralph will subject tele vision program Real People planned materializes club requested bring both movies have possession would cut business meeting short provide time see Therefore able show Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions well received lots club members approach let know much enjoyed films As mentioned went Ohio attend Council meeting held prior Nats writing dont have financial figures Nats know number pre-entries over 1000 very good sign Ill mention some important things took place meeting First selection Vice-Presi dent District VII mail vote resulted tie between Tony Italiano Hardy Brodersen vote Council meeting re sulted Hardy Brodersen being returned Council served prior being beaten out Geoff Styles Geoff resigned take job flying site administrator Headquarters told John Worth land lord Washington served notice nual lease rate would increase $30000 $63726 expires early 1981 inspired Council authorize pur chase piece property would serve needs AMA HQ Should unde veloped land will pay cash own outright will set about having office building erected built specifications eye subleasing will course take some time will have continue renting interim hopefully rate somehwhere between what now pay what future holds may en tail move temporary quarters pres ent landlord interested three-year mini mum lease Council decided pursue issuance competitors license due com plaints received membership further decided no dues increase will necessary 1981 dues will $21 out magazine $25 magazine once again voted upon see whether would remain optional people supporting mandatory issue ace up sleeve proposed secret ballot vote reasoning some us feel hearts manda tory best Academy would cop out constituents secretly vote make mandatory didnt work issue failed seven six vote chance 1981 Nats could held Lakehurst NJ actively pursuing input locale 1982 FAI Scale team will selected using FAI rules rather USA rules should smooth out some problems en countered using latter method AMA will ask host 1981 Soaring Championships December FAI meeting Paris group Southern California clubs has presented proposal conduct meet next Council meeting will Wash ington DC 15th 16th November Usually Nominating Committee meets puts names ballot rubber stamp manner unless two nominated year saw four names subm itted Presidency After much discussion names Homer Smith John Grigg placed ballot incumbent Earl Witt unable pull enough support committee re-nominated same thing happened case Horrace Cain incumbent Vice-President District VI Im sure much will said made sometimes bold actions necessary AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds received word new ukie club Phoe nix call themselves Sun Valley Con troliners consist largely bunch retreads have gone ukie-RC route back again Some names older fliers might familiar about Ted Kraver Jim Storts club fortu nate have two flying sites club assisting Southwest Regionals will held 31 January 1 February 1981 extremely large meet held Phoenix Nevada get word via AVP Lonnie Kroeber flying goes despite heat -Scalers have put some demonstrations lead-in big meet held 9 10 11 October Eldorado Dry Lake south Henderson Showboat Casino meet headquarters Betty Stream District X AVP Don Weitz making arrangements Keith Whitney Utah her AVPs comes word third annual Pterodactyl Derby held Vernal UT early July two-day meet featuring UC FF verges edge funfly Keith claims has loosely called record rally claims thermals out-Taft Taft Id like see also sent information 21st annual contest held Labor Day weekend article will appear too late give advance information Per haps Keith will follow up some information still have some money left travel budget about inviting club meeting Dont forget have AMA display available mall show exhibition Drop line THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vico-Proojdonu Al Dulwr 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Box 48 Broativiem MT 59015 Ed Mc0olioagh 53 SE 61 Psrtland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reejo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Some may know now have honor being ballot office President opportunity serve Academy President leaves little awe important know think can good job because comes right down bottom line important resource bring Academy experience have manager Boeing Company since early 60s have spent much time worrying over problems Boeing Academy now facing will next few years experience Executive Coun cil goes back 1970 appointed Associate Vice-President Attendance Council meetings has continuous interruption since 1973 efforts Council have always directed toward moves positive directions have refused get involved petty ac tivities engaged recently others Among accomplishments sig nificant preparation long range plan Academy task took three years lot talking pleading lead ing perseverance now have plan ready used Much effort possible because direct experience planning Boeing plan also required major objectives Academy prioritized Very high list priorities acquisition keeping flyingsites member committee pro posed hire individual plan attack flying sites get ball rolling plan accepted Executive Council underway Other committees have worked Safety Committee Bylaws Committee Scholarship Committee addition am acting consultant Headquar ters staff task computerizing accounting system actions related aimed moving ahead future believe Academy must take steps now ready growth seen next decade rapidly reaching end ability stretch system designed 20000 mem bers meet growth need positiveacting Council led forward-looking Presi dent meet challenges will face years ahead feel can provide leadership will hear about topics near future 86 Model Avjation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta York NY 10005 What really first step aeromodel ing Im too sure suppose depends old beginner what experiences have Before think ing building anything imagine watching seagull soar sparrow swoop land ing could what starts love things fly could sight scrap paper caught up swirl wind starts saying yourself Gee better shape some strength right places could get piece paper ride current clear up out sight Bet could too can remember way back kid Junior Aviation League meet ing ended showers paper gliders being launched windows Jordan Marsh Company out over streets Boston recently son Richard have tossed high out over Wall Streets canyons always exciting race design next cut out bal ance test out across office ready simultaneous launch gest flight furthest highest safety point view dont think much window launches think highly paper gliders can flying fun begins So paper glider right now call Patty Paper Parrot short Patty uses piece stiff paper seven inches four half inches Note please said uses Patty does require paper exact size wings can little longer shorter wider body can longer orshortertoo fact thats big part enjoyment experimentation beginning though dont vary too far proven design Very important weight paper Just now made Patty cut Kleenex box proved far too heavy made some light-weight paper like Im typing now poor Patty floppy parrot Next came fairly stiff piece paper came mail advertise ment Just right Patty Paper Parrot born ordinary paper clip about one fourth inches long nose glided across room full majesty start fold paper half until get hang trace Pattys outline paper making sure put dotted line representing fold fold paper Using nice sharp pair shears cut Patty out dont too worried didnt cut right line sure make little cut B dont make too deep dont forget cut off corner C Now open up Patty slip paper clip should give more-or-less correct amount dihe dral Fold up twin fins B Note have elevators between B C bend up triflebetter make half triflefor stability Try gliding move paper clip back forth adjust center gravity location correct stalls dives thats Youre set probably wont need pattern cut out next Patty Just make sure wings broad enough strength keep twisting Same thing goes bodydont make too skinny between wing tail can try such designs canards tail first models putting clip tail instead front main wing should no limit imagina tion Make few regular Patty designs first course perfect adjustment technique can go fancy extra parts Scotch tape staples stuff Patty Paper Parrot starts A Nonny Moose Thinking about starts got mulling over some old issues Star Skippers first pomes A Nonny Moose ever published Nonny loved turn out doggerel well models ltad message im portant message Novice Nonny Moose Im sure can build plane really think could. someoned show cut wood can make fly real high really think can. someoned show read plan can make wing think tail body too someoned show spread glue can too modeler fly out best Just show will meet test Please show show show really want know. build plane fly plane really make go needs little push Just start will really think hobbys great Can someone help large young newcomers aero modeling can brought along older modelers encourage help make worth no Lindberghs flying Atlantic days start avalanche towards hobby shops So save little time kid down street group school youngsters own club might start off Patty Paper Parrot No CL Postal Fall Control Line fliers should note no postal contest has scheduled fall postals have successful re going little catching up before continuing November 1980 87 Square Paper Glider ED WHITTEN 0 PATTY THE PAPER PARROT AC) mminmmmin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87
Summary-- Nats Executive Council Meeting New Flying Site Rep Duty AMA HQ following brief account actions taken August 9 AMA Council meeting held National Championships Wil mington OH minutes meeting will published upon final approval after November 15 1980 Council meeting 1 District VII Vice-President Hardy Brod ersen Birmingham Ml elected fill unexpired term vacated Geoffrey Styles Milwaukee WI 2 May 1980 Meeting minutes changes submitted previously mail approved publication see elsewhere issue 3 Headquarters Relocation Authoriza tion purchase property DC area up $200000 approved together three-year fund raising campaign building construction rental continue during campaign period 4 Keyman Insurance $75000 ap proved AMA Executive Director Assistant AMA beneficiary via Northwestern Insurance Company 5 1982 Scale Team Selection try ing team 1981 Nats must enter models meeting FAI rules flying AMA rules 6 FF Committee Meeting In-person meet ing travel lodging costs paid AMA-FAI Fund approved 7 Rule Book Effectivity March 1 instead traditional January 1 recommended AMA Contest Boards next publication 8 RC Soaring World Championships Offer California 1981 meet approved submission December 1980 annual FAI meeting 9 Two Meter World Cup Use words world champion world champion ships event approved sanc tioning event 10 Air Show Pyrotechnics Ban Teams asked submit local licensing legal requirements basis possible lifting ban 11 Preliminary 1981 Budget Requested November 80 meeting presentation 12 Magazine Option Approved 1981 Open member dues magazine $2500 magazine AMA News section magazine mailed separately $2100 13 FAt Team Expenses AMA pay 80% shipping costs fuel model box es World Championship teams AMA FAI funds 14 Team Fund Donations Unless desig nated specific purposes use such funds shall decided vote program partici pants same use funds program entry fees 15 Nats Planning National Free Flight Society other special interest groups invited next Nats planning meeting 16 Distinguished Service Award ap proved announcement made time presentation 17 Smithsonian Project HQ assess costs February 1981 project offer proposal Council consideration next meeting 18 Next Meeting Approved Washing ton DC Novemeber 15 1980 special FAI briefing November 16 New Dues Structure No Extra 1981 Members Competition Fee 1981 See new membership application page 122 also synopsis August 9th Executive Council actions Briefly differ ences membership cost between choose receive magazine will receive AMA News section magazine will $400 $2500 Open membership magazine $2100 its August 9th Nats meeting AMA Executive Council rescinded its previous ac tion would have required extra fee competitors next membership dues restructuring new face being seen AMA Headquar ters days Au gust 1 1980 recent- ly created staff position Flying Site Repre sentative came life person Geoffrey Styles Geoff moved Washington Mu- ueofi otymes waukee WI previously served AMA Associate Vice-President later Vice-President District VII modeler keen proponent model aviation since 1937 Geoff has much back ground experience well fliers appreci ation facts life help him new task Free Flight Control Line Radio Control experience behind him felt Styles will have good understanding what required local clubs essence flying site situation simpleNo sitesNo Flying situation nobody model aviation wants past AMA has Headquarters staff handle flying site assignment part time basis intermingled other duties However response members enthusiastic pressure Executive Council created new position thereby giving strong commitment matter flying fields Much has done remains done USA has official Outdoor Recreation Program work government departments involved development clubs have success search sites informa tion should compiled use chartered clubs necessary AMAs successful booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites needs updated revised Communications tween chartered clubs HQ should strengthened complete flow information topic can started maintained short much think Geoff Styles have moved long step forward Styles says 42 years building flying models still gets big thrill see ing handiwork take sky states can accomplish what wants Continued page 77 November 198073 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA ELECTIONS As write column am some what bitter over inner workings Academy feel though am victim Watergate-type consipiracy managed keep off ballot 1981-1982 AMA President As now stands member would wish have AMA President another term will have write name opposed just putting check mark after names two other candidates could gracefully accept rejection membership open equal vote could possibly accept Nomi nating Committees decision except direct intervention Executive Director proceedings letter evidence written Executive Director circulated Nominating Committee AMAs past Presidents campaign conducted keep name off ballot prevent re-election membership thought would happen name ballot unaware extent depth anti-Witt campaign until night before Nominating Com mittee meeting received copy Headquarters letter circulated Council have get rid Council mem bers differ Headquarters poli cy overtones involved resignation can appreciate individual writ ing letter would burn bridges behind him As result information did have few days revise letter acceptance nomination space permits following letter part letter supersedes original letter acceptance nomination Presidency Gentlemen did choose make statement originally indicating would accept nomina tion President subsequent have received latest series letters editorials hot line comments reports deals members Headquarters intended influence Nominating Committee AMA elec torate eliminate Council members agree Executive Director critical Headquar ters administration four members Council up nomination re-elec tion time have critical Headquarters before proceeding would like submit letter willingness accept second last term office go record follows Kip Smythe has resigned again have assailed harangue about criticism Headquarters reason resignation must stopped am knowledgeable Mr Smythes situation submit internal Headquarters problems indicated Dr Fillys study Headquarters external actions resulted resig nation Kip Smythe two persons AMA staTf formal education graduate degree field working spite fact Kip managed larger staff greater responsibility membership response paid eighth lowest salary Headquarters staff well below staff average prior latest additions AMA staff better jobs wee created new assistant director flying site managerthere no promotion within AMAtwo new staff members hired better salary Mr Sinythe dead-end job stated no future him AMA resignation sudden far particular job concerned sudden relative Mr Smythes leaving AMA led believe exclamation print Another Resignation Kip Smythe has seeking em ployment higher pay future year knowledge Early 1979 high consideration employment management Smithsonian Museum nearly lost AMA time successful candi date three understand con sidered anyone would read releases Mr Winters retirement intended believe sole reason leaving AMA criticism some four Council members currently up nomination re-election Again factual Discussion Mr Winters retirement occurred before Council members really entered term office year ago Mr Winter tendered retirement enticed stay longer being offered vir tually full pay part time work agreed stay understand ing prolonged situation Mr Ross McMullen hired assistant editor seven months ago ostensibly Mr Winters eventual replacement Mr Winters planned retirement provided opportunity lash out Headquarters critics used intent prevent nomination re-election criteria becoming mem ber AMA Board Directors Executive Council have approval Executive Director employee Council AMA AMA has reached new low mem bership organization representation As individual candidacy would like state position has much talk cannot work Executive Direc tor really issue simple terms chief AMA term used Article IX Section 3 bylaws reports 74 Model Aviation find no difficulty com municating Executive Director find extreme reluctance him communicate Unfortunately action through AMA Headquarters fore majority necessary com munication must originate Execu tive Directors end line fails refuses communica tion link falls due action communication failure AMA Head quarters end beyond control taking office outlined letter Executive Director felt areas responsibility lay indicated willingness revise position necessary later presented copies letter execu tive session received no negative comments indications general reasonable approach Executive Director apparently rejected position did come Along letter issued directive conduct Council meetings bylaws clearly state President shall preside Executive Director took excep tion to careful campaign put motion shout down first Council meeting St Louis courtesy allowing complete first sen tence introductory speech before interrupting Subsequent answering inquiries members column critical AMA management started conflicting exchange Executive Director Model vialion resolve called meeting mediating committee subsequently reported Council last sum mer agreed would air differences print Executive Director would call twice week keep current AMA operations through headquarters believe have point honored commitment made Council agreed Execu tive Director must take posi tion Executive Director has honored fulfilled commitment agreement quite effective worked well until John Clemens defeated aspirations high EAI office result being United States delegate circumstance Executive Director aware existed until ClAM meet ing Paris Although feel employee improper Executive Director support activity can appreciate anxiety getting back having totally free hand acting name President will echo posi tion actions feel no great conflict Executive Director personally have years executive experience have able work effectively people have difference opinion agree major items differences tween Executive Director self being resolved Council 1 Relocating Headquarters out District Columbia should result time office less costly operation 2 new Executive Director con tract will resolve employeremployee relationship 3 past practice virtually key staff taking leave avoiding re sponsibility during Executive Direc tors absence quite frequent hiring new assistant director should resolve Some other inefficiencies manage ment Headquarters bother involve judgment perform ance job up Council judge act upon summarizeit necessary have close personal relationship tween directors managers effec tively perform job Executive Directors actions should factor nominating officers AMA have time incentive effectively execute responsibilities AMA Presidency feel spite turmoil have made great steps toward future stability AMA should up membership AMA judge decide other officers continuance office should given opportunity opposed determination being made result carefully calculated campaign prevent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS Good Newsthe Council has taken action toward obtaining AMAowned office site outside District Columbia listening pro posal gave feeling hear ing own reasoning repeated last years Model viation including raising funds promoting building donations sale patches Bad Newsthe delay taking action costly no time left construct office before pres ent lease expires will have enter another costly lease period de lay construction estimated time lapse taking action could cost AMA much half million dollars Ken Held 7th AMA President Another former AMA President has left us Ken Held 74 Livonia MI President during early difficult period AMA history-1950-51 number mem bers annual budget much smaller much harder carry business operating national association Ken early leaders helped get AMA prominence enjoy today worlds largest sport aviation orgainzation free world first came AMA member 1940 No 793 Ken tenacious AMAer deep interest AMAs welfare right up until last stages Ieu kemia claimed him August 22 earlier rallied long stay hospital previously threatened claim him recovered come home resume terest activity AMA matters particularly concerned 1979-80 con troversies AMA politics last acts sign letter along other past Presidents AMA advising current leaders seek positive solutions AMA problems Born Brownstown IN KennethG Held spent life three states Indiana New York Michigan time election AMA President located Detroit Chief Electrical Engineer Detroit Transmission Division General Motors Corporation Having division since its start Ken much development GMs hydramatic drive After college Ken professional para chute iumper During time operated Held Parachute Service Wayne County Airport Detroit business devel oped major parachute repair depot Ken became proud possessor CAA Riggers license No 153 Sometime during parachute barnstorming career Ken married very lovely girl name Maryanne became Mrs Held early 20s Ken gave up jumping turned attention electrical engineering modeling started Ideal Bierlot 1918 addition originators American Miniature Race Car Association served midwest director five years AMA Ken gained great deal respect recognition both model flier administrator aero modeling rograms Just before death AMA Council Past Presidents voted him Model Aviation Hall Fame As AMA President Ken helped organize contest coordinator network basis sanctioning over thousand contests year USA also strong advo cate having AMA member receive Academy publication Model v/at/onhe worked toward end noted July 1950 editorial item will good host others also provide source information members something sadly lacking past Kens Hall Fame data notes first ever break 150 mph D Speed Control Line 1950 also Leader Continued page 77 November 1980 75 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nelson Opitz Rockaway NJ writes paid $25 April 2 1980 membersAMA No 65243 received mag rest Nelson have turned problem over Carol Merfeld membership department AMA Head quarters has replaced Kip Smythe such matters Carol wants tell write such matters will solve immeliately can notify either us will get right Nelson will get mags Kip Smythe way went computer company Washington DC very sorry see him go lost good time e met Carol Merfeld times ex cellent capable employee know can replace Kip important picture three generations Radio Control enthusi asts Sunday afternoon Henry Arnold left next him daughter-in-law Jill Hank Jr next Stacy Arnold has just stolen daddys hat have picture taken flying 60 powered brfskmzzkt something having very good time what hobby really about Also won first RC Advanced Decatur AL meet Bill has entered six contests far placed Dave Phillips right has also placed six times 1980 Pensa cola Baton Rouge Marietta Gunters ville name few brat middle Dave Phillips Jr age 5 flies Quickee 200 ease will soon beat daddy everything Ive AMA Council nine years best speech ever heard lady Last week Joan Grigg Lockport NY showed up got permission speak August Nats meeting delivered good lec ture Joans husband John Dis trict II Vice-President went am asking five minutes time After half years being involved inner workings AMA have some questions ask questions meant answered now just thought about e am mad enough over come being scared death being have kids remember growing up years own selves remember new kid moving neighborhoodor perhaps new kid yourself battles taking sidesthe break ing updoes sound familiar Have gone back over AMA mail lately reread Have read some newslet ters own club newsletter call growing organization can grow still fighting over new kids neigh borhood Im tired watching grown men accuse other childish nonsense waste time intelligence 15 go room lock door talk out hostilities start listening other appear fairly intelligent Thank listening Thank Joan womans viewpoint way fine job has husband John Grigg done represent ing New York area Nominating Committee has seen fit place John forthcoming ballot run against Mr Homer Smith AMA President John has top Vice-President district Dont Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 76 Model Aviation Are aware growing national interest AMA show teams Only few couple years ago now new teams have sprung up coast coast teams give precision controlled aerobatic demonstrations air shows elsewhere steal show So important does AMA feel teams Council recently voted unanimously motion Mr Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President award free membership team managers year Shown L-R Jim Henry Bob Hamilton Gary Tatasciore Jim Weems Bill Norman Dusty Shinn Clark Newman members Bama Flyers Air Show Team particular air show team actually AMA sanctioned club itself sanction 722 want meet three win ningest RC fliers southeast Bill Norman left won first year big Pensacola FL RC bash picture John ano Joan Grigg enjoying RC gliders New York contest See next month 1980 Nats Nominating Committee Minutes Wilmington OH meeting called order 850 pm August 9 1980 Cliff Piper appointed chairman Bill Mathews ap pointed secretary VPs present except John Embry John Embry telephone designated Rick Gerling representative nominating committee After discussion Rick Gerling seated committee accordance Article IX Section 1 bylaws Candidates nomination checked letters nomination letters accept ance status Leader Member Contest Director etc Letters nomination Ray Meyers VP District VI Russ Snyder VP District VIII rejected lack letters acceptance no showing either Leader Member Contest Director MOVED Grigg seconded Mathews accept nominees Districts IV X Candidate District IV VP Chuck Fore man accepted unanimously Chuck Foreman didnt vote Candidates District X Jim Scarborough Bev Wisniewski accepted unani mously Voting nominees President follows H Smith J Grigg E Witt J Clemens 1st Ballot 4 3 2nd Ballot -i 3 3rd Ballot 6 H Smith J Grigg did vote H Smith Grigg nominees President Flying Site Rep cant page 73 Flying Site Rep job will get same satisfaction Toward end will need input clubs experi ences good bad can shared others can also expect hear him questions assistance working site problems ask help business promising miraclesbut expect able has possible before help assure problems getting keep ing flying sites reduced giving attention long run may important efforts AMA AMA has initiated financial time personnel commitment direc tion therefore major improvement service behalf members fu ture model aviation Ken Held Cont page 75 Member since 1945 Contest Director first five Plymouth International contests addition other meets Four clubs made him Honorary Life Member Midwest RC Society Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron Greater Detroit Hiking Soaring Society Livonia Rib Crackers Grigg withdrew candidate nomina tion VP District II Grigg MOVED accept J Byrne N Likes nominees VP District II Fore man seconded Passed 10 1 Voting nominees VP District VI follows 1st Ballot 9 2nd Ballot B Thompson__ R Gerling7 HCain14 B Thompson R Gerling nomi nees VP District VI Voting nominees VP District VIII follows M Clark T White G Hem pel C Alba 1st Ballot 4 3 M Clark T White VP District V III 2nd3rd BallotBallot 9 17 3 00 nominees Summary Nominees President H Smith J Grigg VP District II J Byrne N Likes VP District IV C Foreman VP District VI B Thompson R Gerling VP District VIII M Clark T White VP District X J Scarborough B Wisniewski meeting adjourned 1105 pm Editors Note Nominating Committee composed eleven district vice-presidents delegated representati yes national officers President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director com mittee present meeting voting procedure used meeting select election ballot first two candidates sequence achieved ma jority vote committee underlined digits indicate received majority vote Minutes-- Executive Council Meeting May 3-i 1980 following attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NYVP III Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-V Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WIVPVIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankowski Belle vue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA General Brooke Allen National Aeronautic Association representative Also attending Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Howard CrispinDistrict IV Richard GerlingDistrict VI Al Novatnik General Manager Model Airplane News Randy Vlahos Penny Witt Present AMA Executive Staff Carl Wheeley Model Aviation Publisher Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting Note maximum number votes 15 11 Vice-Presidents President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director NAA Repre sentative APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19 1980 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly January 19 1980 minutes offi cially approved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT S/T recommended officers owed expense reimbursement Academy must make requests same no later 15 February following year B S/T reviewed financial status expenses PR Department C S/T recommended $2000 food allowance officers authorized Council meetings D S/T recommended revision Executive Directors contract provide regular review E S/T reviewed some details Executive Directors expense account III COMMITTEE REPORTS A Dues Structure Committee Reported Chairman J Grigg advised Coun cil meeting held May 2 AMA HQ committee members present Grigg Chairman Cain-VI McNeill-S/T Jack son-AMA Comptroller Witt-ex officio Grigg reiterated function Committee establish dues rates rather research recommend concerning possibility different classes member ships varying benefits After reading entire report Chairman MOVED seconded adopt Committee recommendations B report effective January 1 1981 existing dues structure Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen shall remain effect now established B imposition competition li cense fee paid competition stamp similar FAI stamp full* mem ber desiring enter sanctioned competition proceeds fee offset costs preparing stamps producing rule books other costs associated non-FAI com petitive administration *Note full member equates Open member motion failed 7 7 against ED VII Xl IX IV V 1 abstained NAA Subsequently MOVED seconded Dues Structure Committee recommendations B implemented next general dues restructuring Passed amended 3A 12 2 against ED V 1 abstained NAA An Amendment offered seconded passing unanimously strike out paren thetical information contained recom mendation B See motion 2 Passed unanimously /Editors note action subse quently rescinded August 9 Council meeting Continued next page November 198077 Minutes Cont page 77 B Headquarters Relocation Committee Report Chairman Mathews Mathews ad vised severai areas being researched prime consideration time being given Reston VA Chuck Foreman gave presentation Reston possibility well received Council requested seek written proposal mail distribution Council soon possible C Flying Site Committee Report Chairman Foreman Foreman read Com mittee report consisted job descrip tion duties expectations starting budget Flying Site Representative After discussion details MOVED seconded accept Fly ing Site Committee report implement recommendations therein Passed amended 4A 10 2 against S/I VI 3 abstained IX NAA An Amendment offered seconded fifth paragraph page entitled Job Title Flying Site Representative deleted concerning travel requirements amendment passed noted travel required would prohibited 13 1 against VI 1 abstained NAA D Nats Type Meet Outside US request Chairman Mathews item deferred until following day E CD Qualifications Report H Cain Cain read May 3 memo Council en titled Committee Report Initial Qualifi cation Contest Directors following recommendation adopted Cain reported training program CD appli cants should required initially form questionnaire completed applicantgraded passed failed persons Vice-President Cains proposal order open book test com pelling aspirant CD become familiar AMA Rule Book researching answers After some discussions details pos sible ramifications MOVED seconded accept Mr Cains report implement recommenda tions specifically Attachment soon possible motion passed 14 1 abstained X Initial Qualification Contest Directors Attachment AMA Headquarters Functions 1 Supply District Vice-Presidents printed questionnaires reference sheets HQ may send questionnaire directly applicant 2 Refer Contest Director applications District Vice-President 3 Withold issuing new Contest Direc tor license until approved District Vice-President District Vice-President Functions 1 Send questionnaire applicants 2 Review completed questionnaires certify applicant being qualified CD status 3 Be responsible proper administra tion outstanding questionnaires during VP changeover period Procedural Guidelines 1 Send questionnaire applicant stamped return envelope 2 Applicant returns completed question naire District VP 3 District VP notes errors 4 three answers cor rect return questionnaire applicant indicate correct answers ap prove applicants application until he/she makes corrections 5 questionnaire satisfactorily completed forward AMA HQ approved application completed questionnaire 6 Send note completion appli cant advise him errors Notice procedure supersedes practice allowing Associate Vice-Presidents approve CD applications applications must forwarded District Vice-Presi dent F Show Teams Report C Foreman Foreman IV advised Show Team Committee comprised major show team members formed April 80 Toledo Show appointing District IV VicePresident liaison between themselves Council Foreman submitted behalf request team managers AMA sanctioned show teams provided opportunity free membership manner similar Contest Directors MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 6A AMA sanctioned show team team managers granted free memberships same Contest Directors AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 6 stipulation free show team manager membership allowed per show team per year passed unanimously IV REVIEW OF MANDATORY MAGAZINE MOVED seconded Model via tion magazine return optional status effec tive January 11981 After considerable pro con discussion motion passed 8 7 against NAA IV VIII Xl ED VII IX V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT Upon review voting criteria Executive Director contract MOVED seconded paragraph V Executive Directors contract amend ed inserting word elected between Council include NAA Council member thus reading V purpose contract official action AMA Executive Council presumed mean action backed 3/4 majority written vote elected Council members office NAA representa tive motion passed unanimously needed affirmative vote pass Note revote allowed general consensus sub stantiated written ballots first vote failed pass motion rity apparently due misunderstanding tent Following motion amend con tract MOVED seconded passed unani mously present Executive Directors contract terminated end first Council meeting 1981 commit tee appointed start negotiating new contract Executive Director AMAs attorney Jeremiah Courtney assist committee preparing new con tract Further discussion produced consensus should negotations result con tract first Council meeting 1981 existing contract would continue un til negotiations finalized President appointed committee follows B Mathews Chairman John Grigg Earl Witt VI REVIEW OF FREE CONTEST DIREC TOR MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded effective retro active January 1 1980 previous free CD membership policy reinstated effective January 1 sanction fees shall standardized $500 free sanc tions will eliminated motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA AMENDMENT seconded strike out $500 substitute $1000 motion 10 failed 7 8 against Xl Pres VIII V IX ED SIT VII REVIEW OF THIRTY-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded amend 30day trial membership policy become effec tive day after postmark date See November 79 minutesmotion 9 page 8 motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA discussion noted need prevent possibility someone having accident applying trial membership thus need delay factor provide insurance coverage after minimum day after application VIII SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP RECOG NITION MOVED seconded Council accept policy Grigg proposal submitted November 79 See November 79 minutes XXV page 14 motion passed amended 1 2B 11 2 against V IX 2 abstained NAA S/T Note number 1 proposal word citizen replaced resident AMENDMENT seconded insert proposal special interest groups seeking acceptance AMA granted recognition provided no meaningful challenge application failed 4 7 against Xl Ill ED IV V II VIII4 abstained X NAA Pres AMENDMENT seconded strike out number 4 proposal words through annual dues payment passed 14 1 ab stained NAA criteria portion Griggs proposal now reads follows Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US resident members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 1 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council IX REPORT ON HQ INSURANCE clarified 1980 Head quarters Executive Director Comp troller both bonded $1 00000 other AMA employees bonded $50000 X HO BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Directors recommenda tions subject contained March 25 memo Council discussed Executive Directors proposal suggested due large amounts money involved 78 Model Aviation Council HQ need professional business advice dealing major financial policy decisions Thus Executive Director ad vocated possible solution establish ment committee made up business experts among AMA membership MOVED seconded business ad visory committee established advise Council motion passed 9 4 against Pres V II VI 2 abstained SIT VII consultation Executive Direc tor President will appoint committee select business advisors XI SHOW TEAM DISTRICTS problem show team coordina tion discussed noting problems caused show team operates outside its own district resultant complaints other show teams President directed Chuck Foreman refer subject Show Team Commit tee input XII REDISTRICTING III AND VII Because eastern Michigan separated rest District VII Lake Michi gan preventing easy travel access District functions suggested would benefit members eastern Michigan become affiliated District Ill Lacking concrete evidence wishes concerned President directed VicePresidents Districts III VII develop wording questionnaires sent Dis trict members relative problem XIII REVIEW OF SIG CUB AS POSSIBLE NO2 AMA MODEL Referred May 4 Council meetingsession XIV SANCTIONS FOR NON-FLYING EVENTS MOVED seconded separate sanc tioning procedures developed estab lished mall shows static displays motion passed 13 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 1 5A participants static model display event exempt AMA membership requirement AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 15 event totally static CD required passed unanimously XV REVIEW OF 1979 FINANCIAL STATE MENT MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 79 financial statement submit ted approved XVI UPDATE OF 1980 BUDGET MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 1 980 budget update accepted incorporating changes made Coun cil January Additional items 1980 budget acted upon meeting follows A Executive Director Cost-of-Living crease MOVED seconded three per cent cost-of-living increase salary author ized Executive Director retroactive January 11980 noted amount included salary total approved January motion passed majority required written vote 14 1 against V B Per Diem Officers MOVED seconded Council offi cers allowed Council meetings $2000 per diem food allowance based nights lodging plus effective July 11980 motion passed 7 5 against VIII VI Pres V IX 3 abstained IV ED NAA C Increase Officers Travel Budget MOVED seconded 20% increase authorized officers travel budget retro active January 1 1980 motion passed 8 2 against V VI 5 abstained Xl Pres ED NAA IV D Salary Item Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded reinstate $15000 1980 budget applied salary assistant executive director motion passed 8 5 against VI Pres V III VII 2 abstained IX After vote motion 22 Executive Director announced Carl Maroney now officially employed Headquarters administrative assistant primarily assigned insurance FCC flying site duties Vince Man kowski asked accept position Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded prior em ployment upon resignation District IX VP Mankowski will appoint Travis McGinnis successor motion passed 14 1 abstained V recess called 600 pm sup per break meeting reconvened 735 pm without NAA representativethus 14 maximum possible votes E Funding Rockefeller Model Show MOVED Grigg II seconded funding authorized spring 1980 New York Rockefeller Center Model Show up $1500 50-50 sharing basis motion failed S 6 against Ill VII IV IX V VIII 3 abstained Pres XI X F Equipment HQ Accounting Dept MOVED seconded $10000 budgeted 1980 purchase mini computer HQ accounting department motion passed 13 1 abstained Pres4 Note Homer Smith XI because extensive experience computer field will consulted will advise prior pur chase G Flying Site Representative Salary MOVED seconded salary range figure established Flying Site Rep resentative $20000 $25000 motion passed 10 2 against SIT V 2 abstained Pres XVII SURPLUS FUND INVESTMENT POLICY Worth advised Council AMA member investment counselor NAA Finance Committee recommended invest ment programs greater return could realized Council discussion however indi cated preference continue investing Academys surplus past Thus MOVED seconded Council authorize continuance present policy secured surplus money investments motion passed 13 1 abstained Xl XVIII FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PROJECT REVIEW informational purposes Worth briefed Council current land development project being developed several AMA members project currently recruiting thirty well-known modelers being asked invest $5000 Since several members Council may approached Worth advised AMAs legal counsel determined conflict interest issue may wish join project provided vote concerning future contracting AMA investors XIX EXECUTIVE INSURANCE As follow-up item XXI January 80 minutes Brown III advised Council New England Life Phoenix Mutual contacted information quotes concerning key man insurance President directed Chuck Foreman further investigate subject report Council XX OPEN MEETING DATE APPROVAL MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly open membership meeting scheduled complying bylaws August 13 Wilmington Airfield Ohio XXI NATS LODGING POLICY Council officers MOVED seconded Council officers attend August 13 meetings dorm lodging will provided AMA expense Friday August 8 including August 13 motion passed 12 2 abstained VI XI XXII TRANSFER OF DECEASED AMA PRESIDENTS LICENSE NUMBER Council reviewed request son recently deceased AMA past president transfer fathers number son Prece dent has presidential number re tired never reissued bearer dies MOVED seconded request presidential number transference son denied motion passed 9 4 against VIII ED III 1 abstained XI XXIII CRITERIA FOR FAI LOGOS Worth advised Council two re cent AMA-hosted world championships volun teer officials preferred give AMA FAI proper recognition Worth thus recom mended policy future MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly modeling world championship hosted US under AMA auspices will have both FAI AMA identification logos developed XXIV DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR OFFICER EXPENSES After discussion noting several conflict ing theories what legally required way documentation obtain remunera tion incurred officer expenses MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director contact proper authorities concerning documentation requirements both officers employees MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly cutoff date reimbursement officer expenses will February 15 1981 expenses incurred 1980 February 15 succeeding years future reimbursemen ts Minutes concluded next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT November 1980 79 Connecticut Majos achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Assonsate Vice-Pvendests Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ltdyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ate. Kittery ME 03904 Very short column month Dis trict pointless Continue discuss mattdatory versus optional magazine has done die-hards refuse believe have twice defeated magazine has once again voted remain optional Please lets now get back fun things have good election start again pull together John Grigg District II will make fine President AMA Earl Witts dis favor eyes few past Presidents kept him off ballot very timely letter Nominating Committee signed 10 past Presidents letter absolutely killed chance Earl ballot past Presidents Presidents make some mistakes past Presidents made writing letter Earl made hit trying honest criti cisms goals AMA picture above shows inverted hover Ernie Huber really first accomplish maneuver RC chop per Ernie now doing autorotationpower off landings too pic taken Plum Island demo fly few weeks ago Massa chusetts picture Shown two best because took Nats pass along Mr Wheeley brought home again promptly misplaced Sorry Erniethe other ones better again Sam Welcome Travis McGinnis Jim Mowrey Kansas quoted Travis column last month has some strong words both pro con relatively simple reader see VPs tent about some hobby shops will ing display membership display board Send name address tell free patch want efforts Sorry Horrace voted Sorry Earl New Jertey S New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg Ilintrict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockpnfl NY 14094 Asaocate VIcePresidengs Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29213th Sr. Baysde NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscutaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2SchenectadyNY 12309 Hunk Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 received rather large response re quest inputs magazine issue far greater expected much firm individual opinions previously expressed question asked youwhy re-vote magazine question During 1979 surveyed District II clubs magazine issue receiving about 22% response overwhelming message response District II wanted right make own decision whether receive magazine although vast majority would continue take magazine April 1979 Council meeting made motion return magazine optional status effective January 1980 motion failed vote Without benefit further survey letters both pro con made motion May 1980 Coun cil meeting return magazine optional status effective January 1981 motion passed one-vote felt since year passed since last full effort obtain opinions should allowed last opportunity heard subject Parliamentary procedure provides modification reversal previous motion subsequent meetings long no effect passed motion has taken place August 1980 Council meet ing would provide final opportunity answered request heard loud clear End subject Hank Likes AVP Hank has Subm itted proposal 1981 Nationals held Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center Listen detailsi 2900-ft long runway RC Pattern Pylon Scale five miles away beautiful site RC Helicopter Soaring three choices Indoor sites 3000-ft long paved taxiway Control Line nearby grass area combat Free Flight site parachute jump circle two choices hangers Headquarters camping space 300 campers trailers dozens motels nearby dormitory local college best its site 1981 Nats site location has pro posed Executive Council now goes hands Nationals Executive Committee review evaluation report hopefully positive Execu tive Council makes its decision 1981 Nats may well District II John Byrne AVP John sends along four photos first two touching same time gratifying first photo Larry Katz President Richmond Model Fly ing Club standing sign flying field dedicating Al Lobalto sec ond photo shows very large spectator turnout field dedication ceremony Al Lobaito prior untimely death founder long-time member RFMC following photo taken Somers RC Club second annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In As Somers club puts its literature emphasis fun theme definitely informal awarded trophies realistic flight best crafts manship peoples choice final photo month above 80 Model Aviation Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president yourarea Complete communications kwritel Meroke Model Airplane Club contest RC Pattern Scale Monster Scale meet well attended John park car mile away hoof flying site picture Joe Santamaria far right considered promising young Pattern fliers District II Enough month about some Free Flight Control Line people sending some photos column Could happen face airplane might appear print tide sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45238 Aaaociane Vice-Presidents Joe Viben 36980 Valley Porne 0. Solon OH 44129 Pranis PloSarsy 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Corlvy Heitman Sfl 108 NonS Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 VValnvt Sn. PSiladeiphia PA 19107 Evanne SIekey 217 Voclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 Well 1980 Nats over feel Dis trict Ill did good job hosting WORKS club host club appar ently added little treasury through aggressive concessions operations AMA didnt fare too badly because entry levels up compared recent years past Nats its usual problems like lack manpower unload equipment set up field during week before Nats overcome hard work Probably aggravating problem involved condition Indoor site UC seems kinds stuff hanging ceiling creating havoc models Maintenance personnel impossible find Sundays Monday before could taken care small token involved Basically Id have take blame snafu suggested Executive Council meet Satur day before Nats get full session rather inly couple hours Wednesday sounded great key Nats officials Council couldnt Nats preparation Saturday Homer Smith District Xl VP FF category direc tor biggest victim case Nor mally would have Indoor site Saturday take care type thing due meeting unable get until Sunday Sorry about guys will try better next year tried week get over Wright field see FF Soaring groups just didnt work out always too busy Wilmington make Sorry gang especially Marge did hear group flying Wright happy would have preferred larger site longer maxes about Nats See ya next year Lakehurst Lake Charles San An tonio AVP Doc Jackson sent quick report CL World Championships Poland Just quick report FAI Control Line Championships Poland District Ill competitors acquitted themselves well despite generally poor weather inade quate practice facilities Bill Werwage Berea OH placed third aerobatics after being close top first two days Bill has flown five times World Championships third place two seconds two World Championships show three fliers win aerobatic cham pionship twice Les McDonald Florida came third year Henry Nelson placed 11th team race time 353 narrowly missed semifinal nine second plac ing US team team placed fifth because unexpectedly poor showing third team Better luck next time AVP Gene Shelkey sent following would like take opportunity thank Dave appointing AVP eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania will best assist Dave duties promote AMA area members have problems need assistance AMA matters hesitate contact have modeling since 1940 continue enjoy year have built flown Rubber Control Line Free Flight started RC 1955 present interests Sport Scale RC power sail planes Sailplanes just recently Old-Tim ers am presently building Goldberg Comet sailplane O&R 60 ignition engine first engine-powered Free Flight built 1947 brings back lot fond memories original wing sailplane still flying original design Bob Laughrey LHMAC 'Of course first interest RC Soaring have actively involved since 1971 would like introduce AMA mem bers Soaring activities clubs Dis trict Ill quite few RC Soaring clubs district almost have least contest per year interest ed RC Soaring please get touch clubs listed have contest-oriented belong clubs because offer help ginner clinics programs fun flies etc Steel City Soarers John R Vogel 906 Orchard Park Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 newest clubs Pittsburgh district has approximately 50 members club unique no busi ness conducted meetings Execu tive Committee meets week prior club meeting conduct business entire club meeting devoted pro grams lectures instruction show tell Northern Ohio Soaring Society Larry Vincek 248 Brandt Avenue Amherst OH 44001 another new club grow ing rapidly club mainly encompasses Cleveland Lorain Sandusky area Mid-Ohio Soaring Society Donald Harris 427 W Mariemont Dr WestervilleOH 43801 very active club encompassing greater Columbus area active contests LSF activities Dayton Darts John Vennerholm 917 Xenia Avenue Yellow Springs OH 45387 Activities havc diminished slightly over past year due members being transferred Wright-Patterson other assignments USAF could use shot arm some new members Drop John line ask application Eastern Soaring League Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Dr Warminster PA 18974 league clubs consisting members Districts II Ill IV York event July best contests area sponsored LASS & LIFT Eastern Soaring League promotes expert sportsman calsses events Eastern Soaring Lines edited Paul Wedeking well worth dues Tn-State Soaring Society Robert G Hand 1964 Harrison Ave Jeannette PA 15644 contest-oriented league advocates expert sportsman concept have approximately 1 2 contests per year District Ill highlight season being Grand Champion event contests sanctioned open AMA members very informative newslettercalled Sand bag published Peter Carr nine times per year well worth annual dues like getting high having good time drop line above Dont leave home itl-On June 11 wife flew Texas visit son daughter-in-law new grandson first item made sure pack July issue Model Aviation listing AMA charter clubs names officials contact Texas took just phone call find out big event Sunday Brazoria County Modelers Association Annual Barbecue Fun Fly Since nine miles motel near Lake Jackson decided go son Mike arrived field about 1230 pm warmly greeted officers members club After eating delicious lunch enjoying couple Lone Star draughts Kerry Hurt President club offered let fly Super Kaos 60 takes lot courage let stranger fly plane After Bob Lane let fly Skylark 56 have ad mit just didnt have guts fly Larry Vaceks beautiful -scale PT 19 Photo below Picured above right left Kerry Hurt President Larry Vacek VicePresident Bob Lane Secretary John Trought Treasurer Joe Pasztor Operations Officer November 1980 81 officers Brazoria County club helped make vacation enjoyable will long remembered AMA prints directory annually usually time used vaca tion will help make vacation enjoyable meet make new friends So Karl Mauldin says TV commercial Dont leave home Finally month Id like relate true belong AMA story Roy Lightfoot Cincinnati seems lost airplane woods few years ago found hunter about eight nine months later no identification other AMA number hunter assumed AMA medical group took plane doctor doctors son modeler supplied hunter cor rect AMA address AMA informed Roy after looking up AMA number hunter found plane Roy says experience makes him believer value AMA membership agree next time Roy put name address will make much easier Delaware rict Columbia S Maryland 0 North tamlisa Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asaoano Vice-Prosadeergo Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MO 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 22608 Howard Crisnin 611 Benebmood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 ,ohn Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 column being written Nats Wilmington looks like District IV its fair share contestants show up week-long competition Nats over yet dont have names District IV people placed events hope have information next Column spent two weeks years Nats ob serving Headquarters operation taking notes what problems occur correct thing can say sure AMA Nats HQ staff put lot extra hours hard work make pleasant Nats contestants take min ute drop line say thanks efforts As probably know also Council meeting Nominating Committee meeting during Nats week As result AMA Nominating Committee meeting following candidates will included ballot mailed AMA adult members October President John Grigg Lockport NY Homer Smith Seattle WA VP District II John Byrne N Likes Dis trict IV Chuck Foreman District VI Rick Gerling Bryant Thompson District VIII Mike Clark Ted White District X Jim Scar borough Bev Wisniewski year District IV members will vote President AMA VP Dis trict IV hope will have big turnout year elections district does have big voting turnout record Id real ly like see big vote year Most results Council meet ing will printed elsewhere magazine would like point out few items Important First Council approved purchase land new Headquarters building land purchase being arranged now will start three-year fund raising pro gram build new Headquarters building expected location will Res ton VA suburb Washington DC During three-year period may move pres ent Headquarters operation better tem porary location within Washington DC area office space now occupy large enough support operations working conditions very poor AMA has found three four locations suit able can get three-year lease wont have pay rent would pay next year present location will have information fund raising issue next months column basically going give chance donate monies help build building return have name permanently dis played new building piece rock con ce Pt also voted optional status Model Aviation am sorry say magazine will part member ship package next year want magazine will cost $2500 just like year elect take Model Aviation will cost $2100 membership will re ceive 16-page reprint AMA News section magazine hoping would happen going recom mend Council magazine profits devoted building fund AMA Head quarters could have substantial amount over next three years Glen Sigafoose Memorial Fund AMA Headquarters currently accepting donations scholarship fund recently established memory Glen Sigafoose died crash Pitts Special during July air show Iowa Glen tremendous supporter AMA youth projects produced thousands Delta Dart AMA Cub kits also frequent donor assisted AMA teams World Championships Nobody model industry gen erous supporting promoting model aviation activities fund provide scholarships young modelers being developed conjunction current AMA scholar ship program will separate distinct District IV Annual Meeting Plans District IV meeting going very well will meet Downtowner Motel Inn 201 East Market Street Greens boro NC October 18-19 Make reservations early will banquet Saturday night 18th Bill Helms has lined up some very interesting talks dis plays event motel telephone number 919 275-9481 am requesting District IV AMA officers attend meeting John Worth Larry Bolich Vince Man kowski AMA Headquarters hope to answer questions may have Lets make big turnout show RCNC appreciate hard work Remember meeting open AMA members District IV just RC oriented Whats Happening District IV Sunday Flyers RC Baltimore MD SFRC negotiating management Back River Water Treatment plant new RC flying site stage things go ing pretty well Meade Modelers July 20th Meade Modelers celebration fun fly reopen reconstructed model airfield what hear its great guys have out fly missing great time Northern Virginia RC Club Club show team Virginia Air Show Squadron did two really super shows over July 4th week end Lovettesville VA part old time small town 4th July celebration Most folks never seen RC model airplane let alone organized show great audience plus country western band barbecue sky divers beauty contest great day show team families other show Smokey Glen Farms put F-Systems Melpar Division several club members work Despite severe rainstorm about two-thirds way through show team finished up some 30-40 minutes later Phil Coopy has joined team flying big yellow Sopwith Pup 9 Alabama ida gia issippi to geu V Sooth tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vica-Fresideerts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip MnOowell 8521 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Falardo PR 00648 td Moorwan 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thacker 239CC Lamrenceville Hwy Oncatur GA 30033 took RC club prove Free Flight alive well Mississippi Cap itol City RC Club P30 contest limited Peck Night 28 models 10 people entered Herman Quattlebaum won 435 seconds Missy Cade Dub Mixon both lost models OOS After Warren Bishop built nine-foot ver sion Gool adapted RC 82 Model Aviation German Hoyos holds Warren Bishops Gool scaled up plans published 1950 make two trips field just get Chevette would carry either wing fuselage tailbut both flew plane Miami area about year pleasure hundreds specta tors interested plane write Warren 9660 SW 106th Ave Miami FL 331 76 Fly Model Airplanes Pride Pro tection dont see sign hobby shop please send name address shop will see gets new AMA membership display kit Its free- hobby shops attracting new mem bers Published Pride might motto newsletters District V get excellentwhich made especially hard determine five Top Flight news letters District V Winners 1980 follow Hangar Pilot John Martin Miama Indoor Aircraft Model Association FL Propwash Earl Davis Chattanooga RC Club TN Sunbeam John Thomas Jack Minch West Orange Sunfliers RC Club FL Take-Off Chris Joiner Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers Association GA Talespins FA Komlosy Jr Palm Beach Aeronauts FL Honorable mention awards Aeronut Flyer John Peters Contra/Is Ken Gulliford Decoder Betty Underwood Flight Bag PF Torp Fly Paper Richard Whitney FMA News Harry Grogan Gator Flyer John Bailey newsletter isnt list may because dont get newsletter may because newsletter published District V officerthose eligible would have taken honors Like retire planned community developed around model airplane flying field approximately 200 acres Paved run ways control tower CL circles plus club house swimming pool etc will make modelers life complete else District V RC World Florida will soon ground Orlando area want information drop line Also soon ground new AMA Headquarters rent costs going up like Schnuerle powered Delta Dart best Academy buy some ground action probably long overdue Also overdue analysis annual Nats Whats good about whats bad National Free Flight Society concerned about effect Nats small fields available Free Flight have asked chair committee make recommenda tions about future Free Flight Nats particular should separate Free Flight Nats provide space Free Flight restrict RC CL sites also have Free Flight area nearby Let have ideas Before forget next several months will residence Florida pur suing Masters degree taxation Uni versity Florida School Law few free moments plan fly Flying Gators Model Airplane Clubif will have Poor Jerry Clark Decatur MAC AL invited some relatives watch him fly About 50 arrived two pickup trucks Greyhound bus just time watch him crash airplane explained assembled crowd just demon strated very difficult stall-induced vertical landing maneuver Nice recovery Jerry Illinois ana ucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Harrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6OIJBIJ Aodate Vico-Piesidents Chuck Deluno463l N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Prank Hughes 401 S Birch Pluctsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lea 819 Mundruke Bacuviu IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomino University City MO 63132 Jim Seurs P0 Boa 308 Bargin K' 40310 Bob Underwood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Since July 22 Illinois State Club Team Fun Fly Ive done very little Model Avi ation read Ill through airline school Denver August 23September 20 Im happy assign ment need keep paychecks coming really wanted India napolis September 13 Sorry guys Al Szymkowski reports 39 contestants attended 18th Annual Pattern Contest RC Club Chicago June 2829 Al also sent picture Al called young gentlemen Chicago Ole Time Pattern Flyers did specify Ole Time Pattern rs Ole TimePattern Flyers Which Al Left right Elmer Helfert Fritz Lindgren Ed Kazmirskie Bud Weber Les Fruh Frank Mad Due politics another long soapbox Im delaying district club-team news some great stuff RCMs Jerry Smith Osceola IN until next month Please read soapbox very carefully can talk about Chi cago Expo October 25-26 Dont forgetVincennes IN October 19 Tn-County Aero Club Free Flight meet Soapbox Some 200 years ago country sub jected two forms government pro moted Alexander Hamilton would have aristocratic minority rule over popu lace other form championed Thomas Jefferson believed individual citizens right ability govern himself Fortu nately Jeffersons premise prevailed basic doctrine Yet vast changes order today artd especially little organi zation model airplane fliers Academy Model Aeronautics AMA understand points should know define 1 sport flier 2 competition flier Briefly 1 sport fliers fly mostly enjoyment does include fly local contests may also travel some distance fly some contest frequently limit activity few certain formal events 2 Competition fliers mostly fly competively practice competition pursue specific formal events Both sport fliers competition fliers important AMA Since almost 90% AMA membership belongs sport flier group contribute vast majority funds AMAs financial position contend should receive majority returned services Unlike several fellow AMA district representatives believe sport flier can should ignored dont believe District IV VP expounds o tect competition flier sport flier does nothing will work club competition fliers ever anything fact have found just opposite true magnificent performance sport fliers club level backbone AMAs organizational strength Two years ago voters sportminded modelers elected two persons AMA board directors better known Executive Council EC promoted rather new different direction fof AMA two people strived steer AMA towards being aware responsive majority general membership departure normal concern AMA previously extended competition flier new AMA course now great danger President Earl Witts leadership 1 97980 has brought AMA black 1978 operating deficit $20030178 R H McGiven Audit June 21 1979 Instead help Executive Director John Worth Earl has received obstinate hostility Al though Earl inherited policies resulted 79 membership loss 80 has made strong recovery Despite formidable obstacles placed path Earl has remained honest open AMA member Unlike Executive Director Earl has entire assets AMA disposal pro mote personal ambitions Now small majority council nominating committee has decided AMA member should allowed decide want retain Earl Witt President AMA voted put Earl ballot 198182 aristocrats decided will have choice vote choice would choices AMA District VI members getting double dose back-room politics bosses also decided VP myself elected over six-year incumbent bad AMA therefore should have choice J Worths approved candidates certainly have yet accomplished objectives some roads being made obviously instill great amount fear some minds Initiating new projects within district stimulating inter est AMA business reporting numerous administrative irregularities just few items create discomfort among other EC members Since Earl have no personal goals within EC such pursuing favorable treatment FAI teams obtaining AMA em ployment hustling female staff simply inflating ego part November 198083 group Still think AMA member should have opportunity de cide just want office remains solution re ceive ballot will notice spot WRITE-IN can vote now DO NOT have send 1981 AMA dues ballot DO VOTE like form tyranny vote selections prefer AMA exists serve entire membership use write-in space send Earl Witt back AMA President Horrace Cain back AMA District VI VicePresident will memberships last chance maintain control over AMAs administrative policies Next Month AMA District Fun Fly news pictures Iowa igan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vics-President P 0 ton 1104 tiriniogham Ml 4801 2 Aasociaee Vice-Presidents James clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NC cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 6715 Sn Milwaukee WI 53218 Rossort 0 Lundbere 4928 Tioga St Daluth MN 55804 William Rohriig 4494 Tenglewood Tr. Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Domain Dr Madison Wi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Ponniac Mt 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 After few weeks yes no maybe pleasure Executive Council installed complete Geoff Styles term District VII VP may know Geoffs recommendation Tony Italiano complete term direction AMA President two names thought required Council consider Earl added name Tonysand vote fell yours truly Such drama AMA politics look upon good fortune strong signal Styles considers Tony Italiano worthy worker Districts vineyards have also observed during terms office Ken Morris Geoff Styles activity representation western portion District VII has brought focus way previously achieved will undertake keep mo mentum try add telephone review Geoff touched appointed offices positions plan contact person soon identified good guys bad guys too bad guys assessment Districts position magazine question favoring maga zine part membership package voted Council meeting Geoff reports enthusiasm toward positive move property acquisition perma nent AMA HQ site also corresponds vote question re-districting reviewed Geoff indicated question unre solved statistical support test opinion has undertaken although some opinion southeastern Michigan speaks convincingly southern peninsula Michigan joining District III spent evening after Council meeting shooting pool Dave Brown VP III Jim Scarborough chance talk over Appar ently District III ready willing accept addition plan settle question thorough population study opinion poll will have detailed report recommendation due time invite interested parties bring up date after having opened subject three four years ago Otherwise being just about out door way Finals Taft have no re port except feeling about last Council meeting very good number strong positive moves authorization invest property good early advance planning next years Nats site possibilitiesLake Charles San Antonio Lakehurst Soaring World Championships California okayed in-person meeting FF FAI Team Selection Committee okayed mainly spirit working together contrary negative press scuttlebutt have recently Things looking up ladies gents have strong list candidates next election AMA officers Arkansas siana Menico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 509 So telsanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aesociate Vice-Presidasta Buoo AerilI 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Samnes 523 N Lebanon SuipSur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. 8arnlesnille OK 74003 Bags packed ticket hand off Executive Council meeting weekend before Nats until phone rang Suddenly trip off due emergency work think actually want ed job Actually love work what always wanted can really pain times such rate Council meeting encourage read about else magazine AMA yours want also business budget well over million dollars year dollars time time read hear comments critical way AMAs business run Well let tell rep resentatives included usually have best can represent what think think instance asked put issue magazine being op tional two months have received total six replies four clubs two individuals tabulation inci dentally three keep part basic membership package two revert op tional club split exactly 50-50 over 100 clubs several thousand members District VIII vote just does consti tute mandate Okay off soapbox vote Council meeting offer Model Aviation option However due require ment t6 publish something members difference between membership magazine will $4 probably good compromise Subject closed writer also Nominating Committee meeting following Executive Council meet ing As know proxies allowed Council due law District Columbia However legal opinion requested Nominating Committee revealed no such limitation group Therefore proxy lined up stand group voted preference documented two witnesses So unhappy results responsibility results bit surprising Look elsewhere District VIII Mike Clark Ted White will appear ballot under stand Gene Kempel plans write-in campaign Looks like way comes out will have great representation next term important thing vote national scene expect consider able excitement Read about candidates will find information what have done what think act Examine facts vote District scene two photos picture below taken fun fly held summer Thibodaux LA brand new group says ready full AMA competition Still urge compete Left right club Vice-Presi dent judge Don Breaux judge Allie Robi chaux third place winner Pat Jennings son second place winner Lynn Sonier first place winner Bert Andry crash award winner Dane Hebert next picture shows some planes recent Baton Rouge contest foreground 90 powered Laser 200 quite impressive air Tragedy has again struck close home August 14 two members club LARKS badly injured crash full-scale Cessna 150 Tern Mahady Nick Nixon looking model belonging local youngster crashed rice field just off field Apparently Cessna stalled just quote Nick ran out airspeed altitude ideas once Fortunately spite very hard impact no fire Both going laid up several months Hopefully time see will much stronger Write call can come through Lake Charles visit know will glad hear form Incidentally under stand Murphys law came through again guessed stall warning device failed Good Luck Happy Flying 84 Model Aviation Colorado as aska h Ltaksta C Sooth Dakota IXWysoring DISTRICT REPORT Travis Molinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Assocrate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BNd Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 68208 Jim Rickoits 518 S Cloudos Sioux Falls 3057103 writing column being started motel room August 17 out middle Illinois Strange place District IX person Yes unless know Im way home 80 Nats have deadline copy reach AMA Headquarters Nats will covered depth model press over next few months let suffice say good Nats lots people attendance lots winners over country guests over world Headquarters staff did excellent job turn WORKS group other Ohio modelers put lots time effort planning carrying off worlds largest model airplane meet AMA Executive Council able put super long session work preparing future AMA details Executive Councils work will also covered later columns Id say everyone Nats lots modeling experiences past week August 1017 war stories victories near victories will long remembered con testants Nats personnel Ed Cox District IX AVP Kansas has sent some positive information about Kansas City Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA area could benefit having similar organization read Kansas City Area Council Aero modelers formed January 1980 charter member clubs Barnstormers Olathe KS Kansas City Radio Control Asso ciation KCRC Johnson County Aeronauts Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Northern Knights RC Sports Fliers Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club Sun Chasers St Joseph RC Wyandotte Rangers member clubs represent about 500 RC modelers Kansas City area Smithville Dam Busters newly formed club area has petitioned council membership primary function council provide common bond area clubs represent unified large body mat ters common welfare clubs constitution bylaws recognize protect individual interests club council governing body plays mostly passive rather active role area activities open house muscu lar dystrophy fund fly two activities being sponsored council open house fun/sport fly non-contest council members hosted dif ferent club year Anyone interested information KCACA would like copy constitution bylaws can contact EL Cox see address head column Pictures month feature some excellent work Slope Area Golden Eagles SAGE group North Dakota group pictures shows diversifica tion interests people share Keep up good work modelers Hawaii da Arizona C California S x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Asoociate Vine-Presidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroebor 2401 Zafra Ci Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Batty Stream 3723 Stowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake Cliv UT 84117 have several things report month Some Associate Vice-Presidents came out hiding sent report happenings areas attended Council meeting Ohio earlier month several things interest transpired Only couple meetings report month Harry Apolan invited November 198085 SAGE mall show Dickenson North Dakota monthly meeting Aerospace Club group model enthusiasts working aerospace field Im member club thanks Harry meeting featured demonstration Pete Young covering open framework MonoKote Pete really knows sublect has written article covering MonoKote handed out solicited comments prior pub lishing next meeting attended San Fernando Valley RC Flyers invited meeting Encino Marc Carston entertainment hustler Prior meeting met Marc club President Wayne McElrath Treasurer Tony MacClane over excellent dinner nearby meeting room restaurant didnt solve modelings prob lems sure hashed over might notice club has Scotsman Treasurer use President club meeting membership shown old timer RC Free Flight built blind club member Ralph Council model Quaker very forgiving docile RC trainer really astounding thing Ralph took off unassisted flew around 10 minutes until handed box over Wayne landing observers tell Ralph whether needs left up down moves sticks say theyll have him landing some day Ralph will subject tele vision program Real People planned materializes club requested bring both movies have possession would cut business meeting short provide time see Therefore able show Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions well received lots club members approach let know much enjoyed films As mentioned went Ohio attend Council meeting held prior Nats writing dont have financial figures Nats know number pre-entries over 1000 very good sign Ill mention some important things took place meeting First selection Vice-Presi dent District VII mail vote resulted tie between Tony Italiano Hardy Brodersen vote Council meeting re sulted Hardy Brodersen being returned Council served prior being beaten out Geoff Styles Geoff resigned take job flying site administrator Headquarters told John Worth land lord Washington served notice nual lease rate would increase $30000 $63726 expires early 1981 inspired Council authorize pur chase piece property would serve needs AMA HQ Should unde veloped land will pay cash own outright will set about having office building erected built specifications eye subleasing will course take some time will have continue renting interim hopefully rate somehwhere between what now pay what future holds may en tail move temporary quarters pres ent landlord interested three-year mini mum lease Council decided pursue issuance competitors license due com plaints received membership further decided no dues increase will necessary 1981 dues will $21 out magazine $25 magazine once again voted upon see whether would remain optional people supporting mandatory issue ace up sleeve proposed secret ballot vote reasoning some us feel hearts manda tory best Academy would cop out constituents secretly vote make mandatory didnt work issue failed seven six vote chance 1981 Nats could held Lakehurst NJ actively pursuing input locale 1982 FAI Scale team will selected using FAI rules rather USA rules should smooth out some problems en countered using latter method AMA will ask host 1981 Soaring Championships December FAI meeting Paris group Southern California clubs has presented proposal conduct meet next Council meeting will Wash ington DC 15th 16th November Usually Nominating Committee meets puts names ballot rubber stamp manner unless two nominated year saw four names subm itted Presidency After much discussion names Homer Smith John Grigg placed ballot incumbent Earl Witt unable pull enough support committee re-nominated same thing happened case Horrace Cain incumbent Vice-President District VI Im sure much will said made sometimes bold actions necessary AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds received word new ukie club Phoe nix call themselves Sun Valley Con troliners consist largely bunch retreads have gone ukie-RC route back again Some names older fliers might familiar about Ted Kraver Jim Storts club fortu nate have two flying sites club assisting Southwest Regionals will held 31 January 1 February 1981 extremely large meet held Phoenix Nevada get word via AVP Lonnie Kroeber flying goes despite heat -Scalers have put some demonstrations lead-in big meet held 9 10 11 October Eldorado Dry Lake south Henderson Showboat Casino meet headquarters Betty Stream District X AVP Don Weitz making arrangements Keith Whitney Utah her AVPs comes word third annual Pterodactyl Derby held Vernal UT early July two-day meet featuring UC FF verges edge funfly Keith claims has loosely called record rally claims thermals out-Taft Taft Id like see also sent information 21st annual contest held Labor Day weekend article will appear too late give advance information Per haps Keith will follow up some information still have some money left travel budget about inviting club meeting Dont forget have AMA display available mall show exhibition Drop line THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vico-Proojdonu Al Dulwr 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Box 48 Broativiem MT 59015 Ed Mc0olioagh 53 SE 61 Psrtland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reejo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Some may know now have honor being ballot office President opportunity serve Academy President leaves little awe important know think can good job because comes right down bottom line important resource bring Academy experience have manager Boeing Company since early 60s have spent much time worrying over problems Boeing Academy now facing will next few years experience Executive Coun cil goes back 1970 appointed Associate Vice-President Attendance Council meetings has continuous interruption since 1973 efforts Council have always directed toward moves positive directions have refused get involved petty ac tivities engaged recently others Among accomplishments sig nificant preparation long range plan Academy task took three years lot talking pleading lead ing perseverance now have plan ready used Much effort possible because direct experience planning Boeing plan also required major objectives Academy prioritized Very high list priorities acquisition keeping flyingsites member committee pro posed hire individual plan attack flying sites get ball rolling plan accepted Executive Council underway Other committees have worked Safety Committee Bylaws Committee Scholarship Committee addition am acting consultant Headquar ters staff task computerizing accounting system actions related aimed moving ahead future believe Academy must take steps now ready growth seen next decade rapidly reaching end ability stretch system designed 20000 mem bers meet growth need positiveacting Council led forward-looking Presi dent meet challenges will face years ahead feel can provide leadership will hear about topics near future 86 Model Avjation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta York NY 10005 What really first step aeromodel ing Im too sure suppose depends old beginner what experiences have Before think ing building anything imagine watching seagull soar sparrow swoop land ing could what starts love things fly could sight scrap paper caught up swirl wind starts saying yourself Gee better shape some strength right places could get piece paper ride current clear up out sight Bet could too can remember way back kid Junior Aviation League meet ing ended showers paper gliders being launched windows Jordan Marsh Company out over streets Boston recently son Richard have tossed high out over Wall Streets canyons always exciting race design next cut out bal ance test out across office ready simultaneous launch gest flight furthest highest safety point view dont think much window launches think highly paper gliders can flying fun begins So paper glider right now call Patty Paper Parrot short Patty uses piece stiff paper seven inches four half inches Note please said uses Patty does require paper exact size wings can little longer shorter wider body can longer orshortertoo fact thats big part enjoyment experimentation beginning though dont vary too far proven design Very important weight paper Just now made Patty cut Kleenex box proved far too heavy made some light-weight paper like Im typing now poor Patty floppy parrot Next came fairly stiff piece paper came mail advertise ment Just right Patty Paper Parrot born ordinary paper clip about one fourth inches long nose glided across room full majesty start fold paper half until get hang trace Pattys outline paper making sure put dotted line representing fold fold paper Using nice sharp pair shears cut Patty out dont too worried didnt cut right line sure make little cut B dont make too deep dont forget cut off corner C Now open up Patty slip paper clip should give more-or-less correct amount dihe dral Fold up twin fins B Note have elevators between B C bend up triflebetter make half triflefor stability Try gliding move paper clip back forth adjust center gravity location correct stalls dives thats Youre set probably wont need pattern cut out next Patty Just make sure wings broad enough strength keep twisting Same thing goes bodydont make too skinny between wing tail can try such designs canards tail first models putting clip tail instead front main wing should no limit imagina tion Make few regular Patty designs first course perfect adjustment technique can go fancy extra parts Scotch tape staples stuff Patty Paper Parrot starts A Nonny Moose Thinking about starts got mulling over some old issues Star Skippers first pomes A Nonny Moose ever published Nonny loved turn out doggerel well models ltad message im portant message Novice Nonny Moose Im sure can build plane really think could. someoned show cut wood can make fly real high really think can. someoned show read plan can make wing think tail body too someoned show spread glue can too modeler fly out best Just show will meet test Please show show show really want know. build plane fly plane really make go needs little push Just start will really think hobbys great Can someone help large young newcomers aero modeling can brought along older modelers encourage help make worth no Lindberghs flying Atlantic days start avalanche towards hobby shops So save little time kid down street group school youngsters own club might start off Patty Paper Parrot No CL Postal Fall Control Line fliers should note no postal contest has scheduled fall postals have successful re going little catching up before continuing November 1980 87 Square Paper Glider ED WHITTEN 0 PATTY THE PAPER PARROT AC) mminmmmin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87
Summary-- Nats Executive Council Meeting New Flying Site Rep Duty AMA HQ following brief account actions taken August 9 AMA Council meeting held National Championships Wil mington OH minutes meeting will published upon final approval after November 15 1980 Council meeting 1 District VII Vice-President Hardy Brod ersen Birmingham Ml elected fill unexpired term vacated Geoffrey Styles Milwaukee WI 2 May 1980 Meeting minutes changes submitted previously mail approved publication see elsewhere issue 3 Headquarters Relocation Authoriza tion purchase property DC area up $200000 approved together three-year fund raising campaign building construction rental continue during campaign period 4 Keyman Insurance $75000 ap proved AMA Executive Director Assistant AMA beneficiary via Northwestern Insurance Company 5 1982 Scale Team Selection try ing team 1981 Nats must enter models meeting FAI rules flying AMA rules 6 FF Committee Meeting In-person meet ing travel lodging costs paid AMA-FAI Fund approved 7 Rule Book Effectivity March 1 instead traditional January 1 recommended AMA Contest Boards next publication 8 RC Soaring World Championships Offer California 1981 meet approved submission December 1980 annual FAI meeting 9 Two Meter World Cup Use words world champion world champion ships event approved sanc tioning event 10 Air Show Pyrotechnics Ban Teams asked submit local licensing legal requirements basis possible lifting ban 11 Preliminary 1981 Budget Requested November 80 meeting presentation 12 Magazine Option Approved 1981 Open member dues magazine $2500 magazine AMA News section magazine mailed separately $2100 13 FAt Team Expenses AMA pay 80% shipping costs fuel model box es World Championship teams AMA FAI funds 14 Team Fund Donations Unless desig nated specific purposes use such funds shall decided vote program partici pants same use funds program entry fees 15 Nats Planning National Free Flight Society other special interest groups invited next Nats planning meeting 16 Distinguished Service Award ap proved announcement made time presentation 17 Smithsonian Project HQ assess costs February 1981 project offer proposal Council consideration next meeting 18 Next Meeting Approved Washing ton DC Novemeber 15 1980 special FAI briefing November 16 New Dues Structure No Extra 1981 Members Competition Fee 1981 See new membership application page 122 also synopsis August 9th Executive Council actions Briefly differ ences membership cost between choose receive magazine will receive AMA News section magazine will $400 $2500 Open membership magazine $2100 its August 9th Nats meeting AMA Executive Council rescinded its previous ac tion would have required extra fee competitors next membership dues restructuring new face being seen AMA Headquar ters days Au gust 1 1980 recent- ly created staff position Flying Site Repre sentative came life person Geoffrey Styles Geoff moved Washington Mu- ueofi otymes waukee WI previously served AMA Associate Vice-President later Vice-President District VII modeler keen proponent model aviation since 1937 Geoff has much back ground experience well fliers appreci ation facts life help him new task Free Flight Control Line Radio Control experience behind him felt Styles will have good understanding what required local clubs essence flying site situation simpleNo sitesNo Flying situation nobody model aviation wants past AMA has Headquarters staff handle flying site assignment part time basis intermingled other duties However response members enthusiastic pressure Executive Council created new position thereby giving strong commitment matter flying fields Much has done remains done USA has official Outdoor Recreation Program work government departments involved development clubs have success search sites informa tion should compiled use chartered clubs necessary AMAs successful booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites needs updated revised Communications tween chartered clubs HQ should strengthened complete flow information topic can started maintained short much think Geoff Styles have moved long step forward Styles says 42 years building flying models still gets big thrill see ing handiwork take sky states can accomplish what wants Continued page 77 November 198073 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA ELECTIONS As write column am some what bitter over inner workings Academy feel though am victim Watergate-type consipiracy managed keep off ballot 1981-1982 AMA President As now stands member would wish have AMA President another term will have write name opposed just putting check mark after names two other candidates could gracefully accept rejection membership open equal vote could possibly accept Nomi nating Committees decision except direct intervention Executive Director proceedings letter evidence written Executive Director circulated Nominating Committee AMAs past Presidents campaign conducted keep name off ballot prevent re-election membership thought would happen name ballot unaware extent depth anti-Witt campaign until night before Nominating Com mittee meeting received copy Headquarters letter circulated Council have get rid Council mem bers differ Headquarters poli cy overtones involved resignation can appreciate individual writ ing letter would burn bridges behind him As result information did have few days revise letter acceptance nomination space permits following letter part letter supersedes original letter acceptance nomination Presidency Gentlemen did choose make statement originally indicating would accept nomina tion President subsequent have received latest series letters editorials hot line comments reports deals members Headquarters intended influence Nominating Committee AMA elec torate eliminate Council members agree Executive Director critical Headquar ters administration four members Council up nomination re-elec tion time have critical Headquarters before proceeding would like submit letter willingness accept second last term office go record follows Kip Smythe has resigned again have assailed harangue about criticism Headquarters reason resignation must stopped am knowledgeable Mr Smythes situation submit internal Headquarters problems indicated Dr Fillys study Headquarters external actions resulted resig nation Kip Smythe two persons AMA staTf formal education graduate degree field working spite fact Kip managed larger staff greater responsibility membership response paid eighth lowest salary Headquarters staff well below staff average prior latest additions AMA staff better jobs wee created new assistant director flying site managerthere no promotion within AMAtwo new staff members hired better salary Mr Sinythe dead-end job stated no future him AMA resignation sudden far particular job concerned sudden relative Mr Smythes leaving AMA led believe exclamation print Another Resignation Kip Smythe has seeking em ployment higher pay future year knowledge Early 1979 high consideration employment management Smithsonian Museum nearly lost AMA time successful candi date three understand con sidered anyone would read releases Mr Winters retirement intended believe sole reason leaving AMA criticism some four Council members currently up nomination re-election Again factual Discussion Mr Winters retirement occurred before Council members really entered term office year ago Mr Winter tendered retirement enticed stay longer being offered vir tually full pay part time work agreed stay understand ing prolonged situation Mr Ross McMullen hired assistant editor seven months ago ostensibly Mr Winters eventual replacement Mr Winters planned retirement provided opportunity lash out Headquarters critics used intent prevent nomination re-election criteria becoming mem ber AMA Board Directors Executive Council have approval Executive Director employee Council AMA AMA has reached new low mem bership organization representation As individual candidacy would like state position has much talk cannot work Executive Direc tor really issue simple terms chief AMA term used Article IX Section 3 bylaws reports 74 Model Aviation find no difficulty com municating Executive Director find extreme reluctance him communicate Unfortunately action through AMA Headquarters fore majority necessary com munication must originate Execu tive Directors end line fails refuses communica tion link falls due action communication failure AMA Head quarters end beyond control taking office outlined letter Executive Director felt areas responsibility lay indicated willingness revise position necessary later presented copies letter execu tive session received no negative comments indications general reasonable approach Executive Director apparently rejected position did come Along letter issued directive conduct Council meetings bylaws clearly state President shall preside Executive Director took excep tion to careful campaign put motion shout down first Council meeting St Louis courtesy allowing complete first sen tence introductory speech before interrupting Subsequent answering inquiries members column critical AMA management started conflicting exchange Executive Director Model vialion resolve called meeting mediating committee subsequently reported Council last sum mer agreed would air differences print Executive Director would call twice week keep current AMA operations through headquarters believe have point honored commitment made Council agreed Execu tive Director must take posi tion Executive Director has honored fulfilled commitment agreement quite effective worked well until John Clemens defeated aspirations high EAI office result being United States delegate circumstance Executive Director aware existed until ClAM meet ing Paris Although feel employee improper Executive Director support activity can appreciate anxiety getting back having totally free hand acting name President will echo posi tion actions feel no great conflict Executive Director personally have years executive experience have able work effectively people have difference opinion agree major items differences tween Executive Director self being resolved Council 1 Relocating Headquarters out District Columbia should result time office less costly operation 2 new Executive Director con tract will resolve employeremployee relationship 3 past practice virtually key staff taking leave avoiding re sponsibility during Executive Direc tors absence quite frequent hiring new assistant director should resolve Some other inefficiencies manage ment Headquarters bother involve judgment perform ance job up Council judge act upon summarizeit necessary have close personal relationship tween directors managers effec tively perform job Executive Directors actions should factor nominating officers AMA have time incentive effectively execute responsibilities AMA Presidency feel spite turmoil have made great steps toward future stability AMA should up membership AMA judge decide other officers continuance office should given opportunity opposed determination being made result carefully calculated campaign prevent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS Good Newsthe Council has taken action toward obtaining AMAowned office site outside District Columbia listening pro posal gave feeling hear ing own reasoning repeated last years Model viation including raising funds promoting building donations sale patches Bad Newsthe delay taking action costly no time left construct office before pres ent lease expires will have enter another costly lease period de lay construction estimated time lapse taking action could cost AMA much half million dollars Ken Held 7th AMA President Another former AMA President has left us Ken Held 74 Livonia MI President during early difficult period AMA history-1950-51 number mem bers annual budget much smaller much harder carry business operating national association Ken early leaders helped get AMA prominence enjoy today worlds largest sport aviation orgainzation free world first came AMA member 1940 No 793 Ken tenacious AMAer deep interest AMAs welfare right up until last stages Ieu kemia claimed him August 22 earlier rallied long stay hospital previously threatened claim him recovered come home resume terest activity AMA matters particularly concerned 1979-80 con troversies AMA politics last acts sign letter along other past Presidents AMA advising current leaders seek positive solutions AMA problems Born Brownstown IN KennethG Held spent life three states Indiana New York Michigan time election AMA President located Detroit Chief Electrical Engineer Detroit Transmission Division General Motors Corporation Having division since its start Ken much development GMs hydramatic drive After college Ken professional para chute iumper During time operated Held Parachute Service Wayne County Airport Detroit business devel oped major parachute repair depot Ken became proud possessor CAA Riggers license No 153 Sometime during parachute barnstorming career Ken married very lovely girl name Maryanne became Mrs Held early 20s Ken gave up jumping turned attention electrical engineering modeling started Ideal Bierlot 1918 addition originators American Miniature Race Car Association served midwest director five years AMA Ken gained great deal respect recognition both model flier administrator aero modeling rograms Just before death AMA Council Past Presidents voted him Model Aviation Hall Fame As AMA President Ken helped organize contest coordinator network basis sanctioning over thousand contests year USA also strong advo cate having AMA member receive Academy publication Model v/at/onhe worked toward end noted July 1950 editorial item will good host others also provide source information members something sadly lacking past Kens Hall Fame data notes first ever break 150 mph D Speed Control Line 1950 also Leader Continued page 77 November 1980 75 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nelson Opitz Rockaway NJ writes paid $25 April 2 1980 membersAMA No 65243 received mag rest Nelson have turned problem over Carol Merfeld membership department AMA Head quarters has replaced Kip Smythe such matters Carol wants tell write such matters will solve immeliately can notify either us will get right Nelson will get mags Kip Smythe way went computer company Washington DC very sorry see him go lost good time e met Carol Merfeld times ex cellent capable employee know can replace Kip important picture three generations Radio Control enthusi asts Sunday afternoon Henry Arnold left next him daughter-in-law Jill Hank Jr next Stacy Arnold has just stolen daddys hat have picture taken flying 60 powered brfskmzzkt something having very good time what hobby really about Also won first RC Advanced Decatur AL meet Bill has entered six contests far placed Dave Phillips right has also placed six times 1980 Pensa cola Baton Rouge Marietta Gunters ville name few brat middle Dave Phillips Jr age 5 flies Quickee 200 ease will soon beat daddy everything Ive AMA Council nine years best speech ever heard lady Last week Joan Grigg Lockport NY showed up got permission speak August Nats meeting delivered good lec ture Joans husband John Dis trict II Vice-President went am asking five minutes time After half years being involved inner workings AMA have some questions ask questions meant answered now just thought about e am mad enough over come being scared death being have kids remember growing up years own selves remember new kid moving neighborhoodor perhaps new kid yourself battles taking sidesthe break ing updoes sound familiar Have gone back over AMA mail lately reread Have read some newslet ters own club newsletter call growing organization can grow still fighting over new kids neigh borhood Im tired watching grown men accuse other childish nonsense waste time intelligence 15 go room lock door talk out hostilities start listening other appear fairly intelligent Thank listening Thank Joan womans viewpoint way fine job has husband John Grigg done represent ing New York area Nominating Committee has seen fit place John forthcoming ballot run against Mr Homer Smith AMA President John has top Vice-President district Dont Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 76 Model Aviation Are aware growing national interest AMA show teams Only few couple years ago now new teams have sprung up coast coast teams give precision controlled aerobatic demonstrations air shows elsewhere steal show So important does AMA feel teams Council recently voted unanimously motion Mr Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President award free membership team managers year Shown L-R Jim Henry Bob Hamilton Gary Tatasciore Jim Weems Bill Norman Dusty Shinn Clark Newman members Bama Flyers Air Show Team particular air show team actually AMA sanctioned club itself sanction 722 want meet three win ningest RC fliers southeast Bill Norman left won first year big Pensacola FL RC bash picture John ano Joan Grigg enjoying RC gliders New York contest See next month 1980 Nats Nominating Committee Minutes Wilmington OH meeting called order 850 pm August 9 1980 Cliff Piper appointed chairman Bill Mathews ap pointed secretary VPs present except John Embry John Embry telephone designated Rick Gerling representative nominating committee After discussion Rick Gerling seated committee accordance Article IX Section 1 bylaws Candidates nomination checked letters nomination letters accept ance status Leader Member Contest Director etc Letters nomination Ray Meyers VP District VI Russ Snyder VP District VIII rejected lack letters acceptance no showing either Leader Member Contest Director MOVED Grigg seconded Mathews accept nominees Districts IV X Candidate District IV VP Chuck Fore man accepted unanimously Chuck Foreman didnt vote Candidates District X Jim Scarborough Bev Wisniewski accepted unani mously Voting nominees President follows H Smith J Grigg E Witt J Clemens 1st Ballot 4 3 2nd Ballot -i 3 3rd Ballot 6 H Smith J Grigg did vote H Smith Grigg nominees President Flying Site Rep cant page 73 Flying Site Rep job will get same satisfaction Toward end will need input clubs experi ences good bad can shared others can also expect hear him questions assistance working site problems ask help business promising miraclesbut expect able has possible before help assure problems getting keep ing flying sites reduced giving attention long run may important efforts AMA AMA has initiated financial time personnel commitment direc tion therefore major improvement service behalf members fu ture model aviation Ken Held Cont page 75 Member since 1945 Contest Director first five Plymouth International contests addition other meets Four clubs made him Honorary Life Member Midwest RC Society Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron Greater Detroit Hiking Soaring Society Livonia Rib Crackers Grigg withdrew candidate nomina tion VP District II Grigg MOVED accept J Byrne N Likes nominees VP District II Fore man seconded Passed 10 1 Voting nominees VP District VI follows 1st Ballot 9 2nd Ballot B Thompson__ R Gerling7 HCain14 B Thompson R Gerling nomi nees VP District VI Voting nominees VP District VIII follows M Clark T White G Hem pel C Alba 1st Ballot 4 3 M Clark T White VP District V III 2nd3rd BallotBallot 9 17 3 00 nominees Summary Nominees President H Smith J Grigg VP District II J Byrne N Likes VP District IV C Foreman VP District VI B Thompson R Gerling VP District VIII M Clark T White VP District X J Scarborough B Wisniewski meeting adjourned 1105 pm Editors Note Nominating Committee composed eleven district vice-presidents delegated representati yes national officers President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director com mittee present meeting voting procedure used meeting select election ballot first two candidates sequence achieved ma jority vote committee underlined digits indicate received majority vote Minutes-- Executive Council Meeting May 3-i 1980 following attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NYVP III Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-V Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WIVPVIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankowski Belle vue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA General Brooke Allen National Aeronautic Association representative Also attending Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Howard CrispinDistrict IV Richard GerlingDistrict VI Al Novatnik General Manager Model Airplane News Randy Vlahos Penny Witt Present AMA Executive Staff Carl Wheeley Model Aviation Publisher Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting Note maximum number votes 15 11 Vice-Presidents President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director NAA Repre sentative APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19 1980 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly January 19 1980 minutes offi cially approved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT S/T recommended officers owed expense reimbursement Academy must make requests same no later 15 February following year B S/T reviewed financial status expenses PR Department C S/T recommended $2000 food allowance officers authorized Council meetings D S/T recommended revision Executive Directors contract provide regular review E S/T reviewed some details Executive Directors expense account III COMMITTEE REPORTS A Dues Structure Committee Reported Chairman J Grigg advised Coun cil meeting held May 2 AMA HQ committee members present Grigg Chairman Cain-VI McNeill-S/T Jack son-AMA Comptroller Witt-ex officio Grigg reiterated function Committee establish dues rates rather research recommend concerning possibility different classes member ships varying benefits After reading entire report Chairman MOVED seconded adopt Committee recommendations B report effective January 1 1981 existing dues structure Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen shall remain effect now established B imposition competition li cense fee paid competition stamp similar FAI stamp full* mem ber desiring enter sanctioned competition proceeds fee offset costs preparing stamps producing rule books other costs associated non-FAI com petitive administration *Note full member equates Open member motion failed 7 7 against ED VII Xl IX IV V 1 abstained NAA Subsequently MOVED seconded Dues Structure Committee recommendations B implemented next general dues restructuring Passed amended 3A 12 2 against ED V 1 abstained NAA An Amendment offered seconded passing unanimously strike out paren thetical information contained recom mendation B See motion 2 Passed unanimously /Editors note action subse quently rescinded August 9 Council meeting Continued next page November 198077 Minutes Cont page 77 B Headquarters Relocation Committee Report Chairman Mathews Mathews ad vised severai areas being researched prime consideration time being given Reston VA Chuck Foreman gave presentation Reston possibility well received Council requested seek written proposal mail distribution Council soon possible C Flying Site Committee Report Chairman Foreman Foreman read Com mittee report consisted job descrip tion duties expectations starting budget Flying Site Representative After discussion details MOVED seconded accept Fly ing Site Committee report implement recommendations therein Passed amended 4A 10 2 against S/I VI 3 abstained IX NAA An Amendment offered seconded fifth paragraph page entitled Job Title Flying Site Representative deleted concerning travel requirements amendment passed noted travel required would prohibited 13 1 against VI 1 abstained NAA D Nats Type Meet Outside US request Chairman Mathews item deferred until following day E CD Qualifications Report H Cain Cain read May 3 memo Council en titled Committee Report Initial Qualifi cation Contest Directors following recommendation adopted Cain reported training program CD appli cants should required initially form questionnaire completed applicantgraded passed failed persons Vice-President Cains proposal order open book test com pelling aspirant CD become familiar AMA Rule Book researching answers After some discussions details pos sible ramifications MOVED seconded accept Mr Cains report implement recommenda tions specifically Attachment soon possible motion passed 14 1 abstained X Initial Qualification Contest Directors Attachment AMA Headquarters Functions 1 Supply District Vice-Presidents printed questionnaires reference sheets HQ may send questionnaire directly applicant 2 Refer Contest Director applications District Vice-President 3 Withold issuing new Contest Direc tor license until approved District Vice-President District Vice-President Functions 1 Send questionnaire applicants 2 Review completed questionnaires certify applicant being qualified CD status 3 Be responsible proper administra tion outstanding questionnaires during VP changeover period Procedural Guidelines 1 Send questionnaire applicant stamped return envelope 2 Applicant returns completed question naire District VP 3 District VP notes errors 4 three answers cor rect return questionnaire applicant indicate correct answers ap prove applicants application until he/she makes corrections 5 questionnaire satisfactorily completed forward AMA HQ approved application completed questionnaire 6 Send note completion appli cant advise him errors Notice procedure supersedes practice allowing Associate Vice-Presidents approve CD applications applications must forwarded District Vice-Presi dent F Show Teams Report C Foreman Foreman IV advised Show Team Committee comprised major show team members formed April 80 Toledo Show appointing District IV VicePresident liaison between themselves Council Foreman submitted behalf request team managers AMA sanctioned show teams provided opportunity free membership manner similar Contest Directors MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 6A AMA sanctioned show team team managers granted free memberships same Contest Directors AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 6 stipulation free show team manager membership allowed per show team per year passed unanimously IV REVIEW OF MANDATORY MAGAZINE MOVED seconded Model via tion magazine return optional status effec tive January 11981 After considerable pro con discussion motion passed 8 7 against NAA IV VIII Xl ED VII IX V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT Upon review voting criteria Executive Director contract MOVED seconded paragraph V Executive Directors contract amend ed inserting word elected between Council include NAA Council member thus reading V purpose contract official action AMA Executive Council presumed mean action backed 3/4 majority written vote elected Council members office NAA representa tive motion passed unanimously needed affirmative vote pass Note revote allowed general consensus sub stantiated written ballots first vote failed pass motion rity apparently due misunderstanding tent Following motion amend con tract MOVED seconded passed unani mously present Executive Directors contract terminated end first Council meeting 1981 commit tee appointed start negotiating new contract Executive Director AMAs attorney Jeremiah Courtney assist committee preparing new con tract Further discussion produced consensus should negotations result con tract first Council meeting 1981 existing contract would continue un til negotiations finalized President appointed committee follows B Mathews Chairman John Grigg Earl Witt VI REVIEW OF FREE CONTEST DIREC TOR MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded effective retro active January 1 1980 previous free CD membership policy reinstated effective January 1 sanction fees shall standardized $500 free sanc tions will eliminated motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA AMENDMENT seconded strike out $500 substitute $1000 motion 10 failed 7 8 against Xl Pres VIII V IX ED SIT VII REVIEW OF THIRTY-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded amend 30day trial membership policy become effec tive day after postmark date See November 79 minutesmotion 9 page 8 motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA discussion noted need prevent possibility someone having accident applying trial membership thus need delay factor provide insurance coverage after minimum day after application VIII SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP RECOG NITION MOVED seconded Council accept policy Grigg proposal submitted November 79 See November 79 minutes XXV page 14 motion passed amended 1 2B 11 2 against V IX 2 abstained NAA S/T Note number 1 proposal word citizen replaced resident AMENDMENT seconded insert proposal special interest groups seeking acceptance AMA granted recognition provided no meaningful challenge application failed 4 7 against Xl Ill ED IV V II VIII4 abstained X NAA Pres AMENDMENT seconded strike out number 4 proposal words through annual dues payment passed 14 1 ab stained NAA criteria portion Griggs proposal now reads follows Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US resident members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 1 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council IX REPORT ON HQ INSURANCE clarified 1980 Head quarters Executive Director Comp troller both bonded $1 00000 other AMA employees bonded $50000 X HO BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Directors recommenda tions subject contained March 25 memo Council discussed Executive Directors proposal suggested due large amounts money involved 78 Model Aviation Council HQ need professional business advice dealing major financial policy decisions Thus Executive Director ad vocated possible solution establish ment committee made up business experts among AMA membership MOVED seconded business ad visory committee established advise Council motion passed 9 4 against Pres V II VI 2 abstained SIT VII consultation Executive Direc tor President will appoint committee select business advisors XI SHOW TEAM DISTRICTS problem show team coordina tion discussed noting problems caused show team operates outside its own district resultant complaints other show teams President directed Chuck Foreman refer subject Show Team Commit tee input XII REDISTRICTING III AND VII Because eastern Michigan separated rest District VII Lake Michi gan preventing easy travel access District functions suggested would benefit members eastern Michigan become affiliated District Ill Lacking concrete evidence wishes concerned President directed VicePresidents Districts III VII develop wording questionnaires sent Dis trict members relative problem XIII REVIEW OF SIG CUB AS POSSIBLE NO2 AMA MODEL Referred May 4 Council meetingsession XIV SANCTIONS FOR NON-FLYING EVENTS MOVED seconded separate sanc tioning procedures developed estab lished mall shows static displays motion passed 13 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 1 5A participants static model display event exempt AMA membership requirement AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 15 event totally static CD required passed unanimously XV REVIEW OF 1979 FINANCIAL STATE MENT MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 79 financial statement submit ted approved XVI UPDATE OF 1980 BUDGET MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 1 980 budget update accepted incorporating changes made Coun cil January Additional items 1980 budget acted upon meeting follows A Executive Director Cost-of-Living crease MOVED seconded three per cent cost-of-living increase salary author ized Executive Director retroactive January 11980 noted amount included salary total approved January motion passed majority required written vote 14 1 against V B Per Diem Officers MOVED seconded Council offi cers allowed Council meetings $2000 per diem food allowance based nights lodging plus effective July 11980 motion passed 7 5 against VIII VI Pres V IX 3 abstained IV ED NAA C Increase Officers Travel Budget MOVED seconded 20% increase authorized officers travel budget retro active January 1 1980 motion passed 8 2 against V VI 5 abstained Xl Pres ED NAA IV D Salary Item Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded reinstate $15000 1980 budget applied salary assistant executive director motion passed 8 5 against VI Pres V III VII 2 abstained IX After vote motion 22 Executive Director announced Carl Maroney now officially employed Headquarters administrative assistant primarily assigned insurance FCC flying site duties Vince Man kowski asked accept position Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded prior em ployment upon resignation District IX VP Mankowski will appoint Travis McGinnis successor motion passed 14 1 abstained V recess called 600 pm sup per break meeting reconvened 735 pm without NAA representativethus 14 maximum possible votes E Funding Rockefeller Model Show MOVED Grigg II seconded funding authorized spring 1980 New York Rockefeller Center Model Show up $1500 50-50 sharing basis motion failed S 6 against Ill VII IV IX V VIII 3 abstained Pres XI X F Equipment HQ Accounting Dept MOVED seconded $10000 budgeted 1980 purchase mini computer HQ accounting department motion passed 13 1 abstained Pres4 Note Homer Smith XI because extensive experience computer field will consulted will advise prior pur chase G Flying Site Representative Salary MOVED seconded salary range figure established Flying Site Rep resentative $20000 $25000 motion passed 10 2 against SIT V 2 abstained Pres XVII SURPLUS FUND INVESTMENT POLICY Worth advised Council AMA member investment counselor NAA Finance Committee recommended invest ment programs greater return could realized Council discussion however indi cated preference continue investing Academys surplus past Thus MOVED seconded Council authorize continuance present policy secured surplus money investments motion passed 13 1 abstained Xl XVIII FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PROJECT REVIEW informational purposes Worth briefed Council current land development project being developed several AMA members project currently recruiting thirty well-known modelers being asked invest $5000 Since several members Council may approached Worth advised AMAs legal counsel determined conflict interest issue may wish join project provided vote concerning future contracting AMA investors XIX EXECUTIVE INSURANCE As follow-up item XXI January 80 minutes Brown III advised Council New England Life Phoenix Mutual contacted information quotes concerning key man insurance President directed Chuck Foreman further investigate subject report Council XX OPEN MEETING DATE APPROVAL MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly open membership meeting scheduled complying bylaws August 13 Wilmington Airfield Ohio XXI NATS LODGING POLICY Council officers MOVED seconded Council officers attend August 13 meetings dorm lodging will provided AMA expense Friday August 8 including August 13 motion passed 12 2 abstained VI XI XXII TRANSFER OF DECEASED AMA PRESIDENTS LICENSE NUMBER Council reviewed request son recently deceased AMA past president transfer fathers number son Prece dent has presidential number re tired never reissued bearer dies MOVED seconded request presidential number transference son denied motion passed 9 4 against VIII ED III 1 abstained XI XXIII CRITERIA FOR FAI LOGOS Worth advised Council two re cent AMA-hosted world championships volun teer officials preferred give AMA FAI proper recognition Worth thus recom mended policy future MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly modeling world championship hosted US under AMA auspices will have both FAI AMA identification logos developed XXIV DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR OFFICER EXPENSES After discussion noting several conflict ing theories what legally required way documentation obtain remunera tion incurred officer expenses MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director contact proper authorities concerning documentation requirements both officers employees MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly cutoff date reimbursement officer expenses will February 15 1981 expenses incurred 1980 February 15 succeeding years future reimbursemen ts Minutes concluded next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT November 1980 79 Connecticut Majos achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Assonsate Vice-Pvendests Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ltdyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ate. Kittery ME 03904 Very short column month Dis trict pointless Continue discuss mattdatory versus optional magazine has done die-hards refuse believe have twice defeated magazine has once again voted remain optional Please lets now get back fun things have good election start again pull together John Grigg District II will make fine President AMA Earl Witts dis favor eyes few past Presidents kept him off ballot very timely letter Nominating Committee signed 10 past Presidents letter absolutely killed chance Earl ballot past Presidents Presidents make some mistakes past Presidents made writing letter Earl made hit trying honest criti cisms goals AMA picture above shows inverted hover Ernie Huber really first accomplish maneuver RC chop per Ernie now doing autorotationpower off landings too pic taken Plum Island demo fly few weeks ago Massa chusetts picture Shown two best because took Nats pass along Mr Wheeley brought home again promptly misplaced Sorry Erniethe other ones better again Sam Welcome Travis McGinnis Jim Mowrey Kansas quoted Travis column last month has some strong words both pro con relatively simple reader see VPs tent about some hobby shops will ing display membership display board Send name address tell free patch want efforts Sorry Horrace voted Sorry Earl New Jertey S New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg Ilintrict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockpnfl NY 14094 Asaocate VIcePresidengs Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29213th Sr. Baysde NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscutaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2SchenectadyNY 12309 Hunk Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 received rather large response re quest inputs magazine issue far greater expected much firm individual opinions previously expressed question asked youwhy re-vote magazine question During 1979 surveyed District II clubs magazine issue receiving about 22% response overwhelming message response District II wanted right make own decision whether receive magazine although vast majority would continue take magazine April 1979 Council meeting made motion return magazine optional status effective January 1980 motion failed vote Without benefit further survey letters both pro con made motion May 1980 Coun cil meeting return magazine optional status effective January 1981 motion passed one-vote felt since year passed since last full effort obtain opinions should allowed last opportunity heard subject Parliamentary procedure provides modification reversal previous motion subsequent meetings long no effect passed motion has taken place August 1980 Council meet ing would provide final opportunity answered request heard loud clear End subject Hank Likes AVP Hank has Subm itted proposal 1981 Nationals held Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center Listen detailsi 2900-ft long runway RC Pattern Pylon Scale five miles away beautiful site RC Helicopter Soaring three choices Indoor sites 3000-ft long paved taxiway Control Line nearby grass area combat Free Flight site parachute jump circle two choices hangers Headquarters camping space 300 campers trailers dozens motels nearby dormitory local college best its site 1981 Nats site location has pro posed Executive Council now goes hands Nationals Executive Committee review evaluation report hopefully positive Execu tive Council makes its decision 1981 Nats may well District II John Byrne AVP John sends along four photos first two touching same time gratifying first photo Larry Katz President Richmond Model Fly ing Club standing sign flying field dedicating Al Lobalto sec ond photo shows very large spectator turnout field dedication ceremony Al Lobaito prior untimely death founder long-time member RFMC following photo taken Somers RC Club second annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In As Somers club puts its literature emphasis fun theme definitely informal awarded trophies realistic flight best crafts manship peoples choice final photo month above 80 Model Aviation Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president yourarea Complete communications kwritel Meroke Model Airplane Club contest RC Pattern Scale Monster Scale meet well attended John park car mile away hoof flying site picture Joe Santamaria far right considered promising young Pattern fliers District II Enough month about some Free Flight Control Line people sending some photos column Could happen face airplane might appear print tide sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45238 Aaaociane Vice-Presidents Joe Viben 36980 Valley Porne 0. Solon OH 44129 Pranis PloSarsy 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Corlvy Heitman Sfl 108 NonS Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 VValnvt Sn. PSiladeiphia PA 19107 Evanne SIekey 217 Voclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 Well 1980 Nats over feel Dis trict Ill did good job hosting WORKS club host club appar ently added little treasury through aggressive concessions operations AMA didnt fare too badly because entry levels up compared recent years past Nats its usual problems like lack manpower unload equipment set up field during week before Nats overcome hard work Probably aggravating problem involved condition Indoor site UC seems kinds stuff hanging ceiling creating havoc models Maintenance personnel impossible find Sundays Monday before could taken care small token involved Basically Id have take blame snafu suggested Executive Council meet Satur day before Nats get full session rather inly couple hours Wednesday sounded great key Nats officials Council couldnt Nats preparation Saturday Homer Smith District Xl VP FF category direc tor biggest victim case Nor mally would have Indoor site Saturday take care type thing due meeting unable get until Sunday Sorry about guys will try better next year tried week get over Wright field see FF Soaring groups just didnt work out always too busy Wilmington make Sorry gang especially Marge did hear group flying Wright happy would have preferred larger site longer maxes about Nats See ya next year Lakehurst Lake Charles San An tonio AVP Doc Jackson sent quick report CL World Championships Poland Just quick report FAI Control Line Championships Poland District Ill competitors acquitted themselves well despite generally poor weather inade quate practice facilities Bill Werwage Berea OH placed third aerobatics after being close top first two days Bill has flown five times World Championships third place two seconds two World Championships show three fliers win aerobatic cham pionship twice Les McDonald Florida came third year Henry Nelson placed 11th team race time 353 narrowly missed semifinal nine second plac ing US team team placed fifth because unexpectedly poor showing third team Better luck next time AVP Gene Shelkey sent following would like take opportunity thank Dave appointing AVP eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania will best assist Dave duties promote AMA area members have problems need assistance AMA matters hesitate contact have modeling since 1940 continue enjoy year have built flown Rubber Control Line Free Flight started RC 1955 present interests Sport Scale RC power sail planes Sailplanes just recently Old-Tim ers am presently building Goldberg Comet sailplane O&R 60 ignition engine first engine-powered Free Flight built 1947 brings back lot fond memories original wing sailplane still flying original design Bob Laughrey LHMAC 'Of course first interest RC Soaring have actively involved since 1971 would like introduce AMA mem bers Soaring activities clubs Dis trict Ill quite few RC Soaring clubs district almost have least contest per year interest ed RC Soaring please get touch clubs listed have contest-oriented belong clubs because offer help ginner clinics programs fun flies etc Steel City Soarers John R Vogel 906 Orchard Park Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 newest clubs Pittsburgh district has approximately 50 members club unique no busi ness conducted meetings Execu tive Committee meets week prior club meeting conduct business entire club meeting devoted pro grams lectures instruction show tell Northern Ohio Soaring Society Larry Vincek 248 Brandt Avenue Amherst OH 44001 another new club grow ing rapidly club mainly encompasses Cleveland Lorain Sandusky area Mid-Ohio Soaring Society Donald Harris 427 W Mariemont Dr WestervilleOH 43801 very active club encompassing greater Columbus area active contests LSF activities Dayton Darts John Vennerholm 917 Xenia Avenue Yellow Springs OH 45387 Activities havc diminished slightly over past year due members being transferred Wright-Patterson other assignments USAF could use shot arm some new members Drop John line ask application Eastern Soaring League Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Dr Warminster PA 18974 league clubs consisting members Districts II Ill IV York event July best contests area sponsored LASS & LIFT Eastern Soaring League promotes expert sportsman calsses events Eastern Soaring Lines edited Paul Wedeking well worth dues Tn-State Soaring Society Robert G Hand 1964 Harrison Ave Jeannette PA 15644 contest-oriented league advocates expert sportsman concept have approximately 1 2 contests per year District Ill highlight season being Grand Champion event contests sanctioned open AMA members very informative newslettercalled Sand bag published Peter Carr nine times per year well worth annual dues like getting high having good time drop line above Dont leave home itl-On June 11 wife flew Texas visit son daughter-in-law new grandson first item made sure pack July issue Model Aviation listing AMA charter clubs names officials contact Texas took just phone call find out big event Sunday Brazoria County Modelers Association Annual Barbecue Fun Fly Since nine miles motel near Lake Jackson decided go son Mike arrived field about 1230 pm warmly greeted officers members club After eating delicious lunch enjoying couple Lone Star draughts Kerry Hurt President club offered let fly Super Kaos 60 takes lot courage let stranger fly plane After Bob Lane let fly Skylark 56 have ad mit just didnt have guts fly Larry Vaceks beautiful -scale PT 19 Photo below Picured above right left Kerry Hurt President Larry Vacek VicePresident Bob Lane Secretary John Trought Treasurer Joe Pasztor Operations Officer November 1980 81 officers Brazoria County club helped make vacation enjoyable will long remembered AMA prints directory annually usually time used vaca tion will help make vacation enjoyable meet make new friends So Karl Mauldin says TV commercial Dont leave home Finally month Id like relate true belong AMA story Roy Lightfoot Cincinnati seems lost airplane woods few years ago found hunter about eight nine months later no identification other AMA number hunter assumed AMA medical group took plane doctor doctors son modeler supplied hunter cor rect AMA address AMA informed Roy after looking up AMA number hunter found plane Roy says experience makes him believer value AMA membership agree next time Roy put name address will make much easier Delaware rict Columbia S Maryland 0 North tamlisa Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asaoano Vice-Prosadeergo Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MO 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 22608 Howard Crisnin 611 Benebmood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 ,ohn Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 column being written Nats Wilmington looks like District IV its fair share contestants show up week-long competition Nats over yet dont have names District IV people placed events hope have information next Column spent two weeks years Nats ob serving Headquarters operation taking notes what problems occur correct thing can say sure AMA Nats HQ staff put lot extra hours hard work make pleasant Nats contestants take min ute drop line say thanks efforts As probably know also Council meeting Nominating Committee meeting during Nats week As result AMA Nominating Committee meeting following candidates will included ballot mailed AMA adult members October President John Grigg Lockport NY Homer Smith Seattle WA VP District II John Byrne N Likes Dis trict IV Chuck Foreman District VI Rick Gerling Bryant Thompson District VIII Mike Clark Ted White District X Jim Scar borough Bev Wisniewski year District IV members will vote President AMA VP Dis trict IV hope will have big turnout year elections district does have big voting turnout record Id real ly like see big vote year Most results Council meet ing will printed elsewhere magazine would like point out few items Important First Council approved purchase land new Headquarters building land purchase being arranged now will start three-year fund raising pro gram build new Headquarters building expected location will Res ton VA suburb Washington DC During three-year period may move pres ent Headquarters operation better tem porary location within Washington DC area office space now occupy large enough support operations working conditions very poor AMA has found three four locations suit able can get three-year lease wont have pay rent would pay next year present location will have information fund raising issue next months column basically going give chance donate monies help build building return have name permanently dis played new building piece rock con ce Pt also voted optional status Model Aviation am sorry say magazine will part member ship package next year want magazine will cost $2500 just like year elect take Model Aviation will cost $2100 membership will re ceive 16-page reprint AMA News section magazine hoping would happen going recom mend Council magazine profits devoted building fund AMA Head quarters could have substantial amount over next three years Glen Sigafoose Memorial Fund AMA Headquarters currently accepting donations scholarship fund recently established memory Glen Sigafoose died crash Pitts Special during July air show Iowa Glen tremendous supporter AMA youth projects produced thousands Delta Dart AMA Cub kits also frequent donor assisted AMA teams World Championships Nobody model industry gen erous supporting promoting model aviation activities fund provide scholarships young modelers being developed conjunction current AMA scholar ship program will separate distinct District IV Annual Meeting Plans District IV meeting going very well will meet Downtowner Motel Inn 201 East Market Street Greens boro NC October 18-19 Make reservations early will banquet Saturday night 18th Bill Helms has lined up some very interesting talks dis plays event motel telephone number 919 275-9481 am requesting District IV AMA officers attend meeting John Worth Larry Bolich Vince Man kowski AMA Headquarters hope to answer questions may have Lets make big turnout show RCNC appreciate hard work Remember meeting open AMA members District IV just RC oriented Whats Happening District IV Sunday Flyers RC Baltimore MD SFRC negotiating management Back River Water Treatment plant new RC flying site stage things go ing pretty well Meade Modelers July 20th Meade Modelers celebration fun fly reopen reconstructed model airfield what hear its great guys have out fly missing great time Northern Virginia RC Club Club show team Virginia Air Show Squadron did two really super shows over July 4th week end Lovettesville VA part old time small town 4th July celebration Most folks never seen RC model airplane let alone organized show great audience plus country western band barbecue sky divers beauty contest great day show team families other show Smokey Glen Farms put F-Systems Melpar Division several club members work Despite severe rainstorm about two-thirds way through show team finished up some 30-40 minutes later Phil Coopy has joined team flying big yellow Sopwith Pup 9 Alabama ida gia issippi to geu V Sooth tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vica-Fresideerts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip MnOowell 8521 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Falardo PR 00648 td Moorwan 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thacker 239CC Lamrenceville Hwy Oncatur GA 30033 took RC club prove Free Flight alive well Mississippi Cap itol City RC Club P30 contest limited Peck Night 28 models 10 people entered Herman Quattlebaum won 435 seconds Missy Cade Dub Mixon both lost models OOS After Warren Bishop built nine-foot ver sion Gool adapted RC 82 Model Aviation German Hoyos holds Warren Bishops Gool scaled up plans published 1950 make two trips field just get Chevette would carry either wing fuselage tailbut both flew plane Miami area about year pleasure hundreds specta tors interested plane write Warren 9660 SW 106th Ave Miami FL 331 76 Fly Model Airplanes Pride Pro tection dont see sign hobby shop please send name address shop will see gets new AMA membership display kit Its free- hobby shops attracting new mem bers Published Pride might motto newsletters District V get excellentwhich made especially hard determine five Top Flight news letters District V Winners 1980 follow Hangar Pilot John Martin Miama Indoor Aircraft Model Association FL Propwash Earl Davis Chattanooga RC Club TN Sunbeam John Thomas Jack Minch West Orange Sunfliers RC Club FL Take-Off Chris Joiner Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers Association GA Talespins FA Komlosy Jr Palm Beach Aeronauts FL Honorable mention awards Aeronut Flyer John Peters Contra/Is Ken Gulliford Decoder Betty Underwood Flight Bag PF Torp Fly Paper Richard Whitney FMA News Harry Grogan Gator Flyer John Bailey newsletter isnt list may because dont get newsletter may because newsletter published District V officerthose eligible would have taken honors Like retire planned community developed around model airplane flying field approximately 200 acres Paved run ways control tower CL circles plus club house swimming pool etc will make modelers life complete else District V RC World Florida will soon ground Orlando area want information drop line Also soon ground new AMA Headquarters rent costs going up like Schnuerle powered Delta Dart best Academy buy some ground action probably long overdue Also overdue analysis annual Nats Whats good about whats bad National Free Flight Society concerned about effect Nats small fields available Free Flight have asked chair committee make recommenda tions about future Free Flight Nats particular should separate Free Flight Nats provide space Free Flight restrict RC CL sites also have Free Flight area nearby Let have ideas Before forget next several months will residence Florida pur suing Masters degree taxation Uni versity Florida School Law few free moments plan fly Flying Gators Model Airplane Clubif will have Poor Jerry Clark Decatur MAC AL invited some relatives watch him fly About 50 arrived two pickup trucks Greyhound bus just time watch him crash airplane explained assembled crowd just demon strated very difficult stall-induced vertical landing maneuver Nice recovery Jerry Illinois ana ucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Harrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6OIJBIJ Aodate Vico-Piesidents Chuck Deluno463l N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Prank Hughes 401 S Birch Pluctsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lea 819 Mundruke Bacuviu IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomino University City MO 63132 Jim Seurs P0 Boa 308 Bargin K' 40310 Bob Underwood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Since July 22 Illinois State Club Team Fun Fly Ive done very little Model Avi ation read Ill through airline school Denver August 23September 20 Im happy assign ment need keep paychecks coming really wanted India napolis September 13 Sorry guys Al Szymkowski reports 39 contestants attended 18th Annual Pattern Contest RC Club Chicago June 2829 Al also sent picture Al called young gentlemen Chicago Ole Time Pattern Flyers did specify Ole Time Pattern rs Ole TimePattern Flyers Which Al Left right Elmer Helfert Fritz Lindgren Ed Kazmirskie Bud Weber Les Fruh Frank Mad Due politics another long soapbox Im delaying district club-team news some great stuff RCMs Jerry Smith Osceola IN until next month Please read soapbox very carefully can talk about Chi cago Expo October 25-26 Dont forgetVincennes IN October 19 Tn-County Aero Club Free Flight meet Soapbox Some 200 years ago country sub jected two forms government pro moted Alexander Hamilton would have aristocratic minority rule over popu lace other form championed Thomas Jefferson believed individual citizens right ability govern himself Fortu nately Jeffersons premise prevailed basic doctrine Yet vast changes order today artd especially little organi zation model airplane fliers Academy Model Aeronautics AMA understand points should know define 1 sport flier 2 competition flier Briefly 1 sport fliers fly mostly enjoyment does include fly local contests may also travel some distance fly some contest frequently limit activity few certain formal events 2 Competition fliers mostly fly competively practice competition pursue specific formal events Both sport fliers competition fliers important AMA Since almost 90% AMA membership belongs sport flier group contribute vast majority funds AMAs financial position contend should receive majority returned services Unlike several fellow AMA district representatives believe sport flier can should ignored dont believe District IV VP expounds o tect competition flier sport flier does nothing will work club competition fliers ever anything fact have found just opposite true magnificent performance sport fliers club level backbone AMAs organizational strength Two years ago voters sportminded modelers elected two persons AMA board directors better known Executive Council EC promoted rather new different direction fof AMA two people strived steer AMA towards being aware responsive majority general membership departure normal concern AMA previously extended competition flier new AMA course now great danger President Earl Witts leadership 1 97980 has brought AMA black 1978 operating deficit $20030178 R H McGiven Audit June 21 1979 Instead help Executive Director John Worth Earl has received obstinate hostility Al though Earl inherited policies resulted 79 membership loss 80 has made strong recovery Despite formidable obstacles placed path Earl has remained honest open AMA member Unlike Executive Director Earl has entire assets AMA disposal pro mote personal ambitions Now small majority council nominating committee has decided AMA member should allowed decide want retain Earl Witt President AMA voted put Earl ballot 198182 aristocrats decided will have choice vote choice would choices AMA District VI members getting double dose back-room politics bosses also decided VP myself elected over six-year incumbent bad AMA therefore should have choice J Worths approved candidates certainly have yet accomplished objectives some roads being made obviously instill great amount fear some minds Initiating new projects within district stimulating inter est AMA business reporting numerous administrative irregularities just few items create discomfort among other EC members Since Earl have no personal goals within EC such pursuing favorable treatment FAI teams obtaining AMA em ployment hustling female staff simply inflating ego part November 198083 group Still think AMA member should have opportunity de cide just want office remains solution re ceive ballot will notice spot WRITE-IN can vote now DO NOT have send 1981 AMA dues ballot DO VOTE like form tyranny vote selections prefer AMA exists serve entire membership use write-in space send Earl Witt back AMA President Horrace Cain back AMA District VI VicePresident will memberships last chance maintain control over AMAs administrative policies Next Month AMA District Fun Fly news pictures Iowa igan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vics-President P 0 ton 1104 tiriniogham Ml 4801 2 Aasociaee Vice-Presidents James clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NC cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 6715 Sn Milwaukee WI 53218 Rossort 0 Lundbere 4928 Tioga St Daluth MN 55804 William Rohriig 4494 Tenglewood Tr. Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Domain Dr Madison Wi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Ponniac Mt 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 After few weeks yes no maybe pleasure Executive Council installed complete Geoff Styles term District VII VP may know Geoffs recommendation Tony Italiano complete term direction AMA President two names thought required Council consider Earl added name Tonysand vote fell yours truly Such drama AMA politics look upon good fortune strong signal Styles considers Tony Italiano worthy worker Districts vineyards have also observed during terms office Ken Morris Geoff Styles activity representation western portion District VII has brought focus way previously achieved will undertake keep mo mentum try add telephone review Geoff touched appointed offices positions plan contact person soon identified good guys bad guys too bad guys assessment Districts position magazine question favoring maga zine part membership package voted Council meeting Geoff reports enthusiasm toward positive move property acquisition perma nent AMA HQ site also corresponds vote question re-districting reviewed Geoff indicated question unre solved statistical support test opinion has undertaken although some opinion southeastern Michigan speaks convincingly southern peninsula Michigan joining District III spent evening after Council meeting shooting pool Dave Brown VP III Jim Scarborough chance talk over Appar ently District III ready willing accept addition plan settle question thorough population study opinion poll will have detailed report recommendation due time invite interested parties bring up date after having opened subject three four years ago Otherwise being just about out door way Finals Taft have no re port except feeling about last Council meeting very good number strong positive moves authorization invest property good early advance planning next years Nats site possibilitiesLake Charles San Antonio Lakehurst Soaring World Championships California okayed in-person meeting FF FAI Team Selection Committee okayed mainly spirit working together contrary negative press scuttlebutt have recently Things looking up ladies gents have strong list candidates next election AMA officers Arkansas siana Menico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 509 So telsanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aesociate Vice-Presidasta Buoo AerilI 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Samnes 523 N Lebanon SuipSur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. 8arnlesnille OK 74003 Bags packed ticket hand off Executive Council meeting weekend before Nats until phone rang Suddenly trip off due emergency work think actually want ed job Actually love work what always wanted can really pain times such rate Council meeting encourage read about else magazine AMA yours want also business budget well over million dollars year dollars time time read hear comments critical way AMAs business run Well let tell rep resentatives included usually have best can represent what think think instance asked put issue magazine being op tional two months have received total six replies four clubs two individuals tabulation inci dentally three keep part basic membership package two revert op tional club split exactly 50-50 over 100 clubs several thousand members District VIII vote just does consti tute mandate Okay off soapbox vote Council meeting offer Model Aviation option However due require ment t6 publish something members difference between membership magazine will $4 probably good compromise Subject closed writer also Nominating Committee meeting following Executive Council meet ing As know proxies allowed Council due law District Columbia However legal opinion requested Nominating Committee revealed no such limitation group Therefore proxy lined up stand group voted preference documented two witnesses So unhappy results responsibility results bit surprising Look elsewhere District VIII Mike Clark Ted White will appear ballot under stand Gene Kempel plans write-in campaign Looks like way comes out will have great representation next term important thing vote national scene expect consider able excitement Read about candidates will find information what have done what think act Examine facts vote District scene two photos picture below taken fun fly held summer Thibodaux LA brand new group says ready full AMA competition Still urge compete Left right club Vice-Presi dent judge Don Breaux judge Allie Robi chaux third place winner Pat Jennings son second place winner Lynn Sonier first place winner Bert Andry crash award winner Dane Hebert next picture shows some planes recent Baton Rouge contest foreground 90 powered Laser 200 quite impressive air Tragedy has again struck close home August 14 two members club LARKS badly injured crash full-scale Cessna 150 Tern Mahady Nick Nixon looking model belonging local youngster crashed rice field just off field Apparently Cessna stalled just quote Nick ran out airspeed altitude ideas once Fortunately spite very hard impact no fire Both going laid up several months Hopefully time see will much stronger Write call can come through Lake Charles visit know will glad hear form Incidentally under stand Murphys law came through again guessed stall warning device failed Good Luck Happy Flying 84 Model Aviation Colorado as aska h Ltaksta C Sooth Dakota IXWysoring DISTRICT REPORT Travis Molinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Assocrate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BNd Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 68208 Jim Rickoits 518 S Cloudos Sioux Falls 3057103 writing column being started motel room August 17 out middle Illinois Strange place District IX person Yes unless know Im way home 80 Nats have deadline copy reach AMA Headquarters Nats will covered depth model press over next few months let suffice say good Nats lots people attendance lots winners over country guests over world Headquarters staff did excellent job turn WORKS group other Ohio modelers put lots time effort planning carrying off worlds largest model airplane meet AMA Executive Council able put super long session work preparing future AMA details Executive Councils work will also covered later columns Id say everyone Nats lots modeling experiences past week August 1017 war stories victories near victories will long remembered con testants Nats personnel Ed Cox District IX AVP Kansas has sent some positive information about Kansas City Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA area could benefit having similar organization read Kansas City Area Council Aero modelers formed January 1980 charter member clubs Barnstormers Olathe KS Kansas City Radio Control Asso ciation KCRC Johnson County Aeronauts Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Northern Knights RC Sports Fliers Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club Sun Chasers St Joseph RC Wyandotte Rangers member clubs represent about 500 RC modelers Kansas City area Smithville Dam Busters newly formed club area has petitioned council membership primary function council provide common bond area clubs represent unified large body mat ters common welfare clubs constitution bylaws recognize protect individual interests club council governing body plays mostly passive rather active role area activities open house muscu lar dystrophy fund fly two activities being sponsored council open house fun/sport fly non-contest council members hosted dif ferent club year Anyone interested information KCACA would like copy constitution bylaws can contact EL Cox see address head column Pictures month feature some excellent work Slope Area Golden Eagles SAGE group North Dakota group pictures shows diversifica tion interests people share Keep up good work modelers Hawaii da Arizona C California S x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Asoociate Vine-Presidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroebor 2401 Zafra Ci Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Batty Stream 3723 Stowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake Cliv UT 84117 have several things report month Some Associate Vice-Presidents came out hiding sent report happenings areas attended Council meeting Ohio earlier month several things interest transpired Only couple meetings report month Harry Apolan invited November 198085 SAGE mall show Dickenson North Dakota monthly meeting Aerospace Club group model enthusiasts working aerospace field Im member club thanks Harry meeting featured demonstration Pete Young covering open framework MonoKote Pete really knows sublect has written article covering MonoKote handed out solicited comments prior pub lishing next meeting attended San Fernando Valley RC Flyers invited meeting Encino Marc Carston entertainment hustler Prior meeting met Marc club President Wayne McElrath Treasurer Tony MacClane over excellent dinner nearby meeting room restaurant didnt solve modelings prob lems sure hashed over might notice club has Scotsman Treasurer use President club meeting membership shown old timer RC Free Flight built blind club member Ralph Council model Quaker very forgiving docile RC trainer really astounding thing Ralph took off unassisted flew around 10 minutes until handed box over Wayne landing observers tell Ralph whether needs left up down moves sticks say theyll have him landing some day Ralph will subject tele vision program Real People planned materializes club requested bring both movies have possession would cut business meeting short provide time see Therefore able show Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions well received lots club members approach let know much enjoyed films As mentioned went Ohio attend Council meeting held prior Nats writing dont have financial figures Nats know number pre-entries over 1000 very good sign Ill mention some important things took place meeting First selection Vice-Presi dent District VII mail vote resulted tie between Tony Italiano Hardy Brodersen vote Council meeting re sulted Hardy Brodersen being returned Council served prior being beaten out Geoff Styles Geoff resigned take job flying site administrator Headquarters told John Worth land lord Washington served notice nual lease rate would increase $30000 $63726 expires early 1981 inspired Council authorize pur chase piece property would serve needs AMA HQ Should unde veloped land will pay cash own outright will set about having office building erected built specifications eye subleasing will course take some time will have continue renting interim hopefully rate somehwhere between what now pay what future holds may en tail move temporary quarters pres ent landlord interested three-year mini mum lease Council decided pursue issuance competitors license due com plaints received membership further decided no dues increase will necessary 1981 dues will $21 out magazine $25 magazine once again voted upon see whether would remain optional people supporting mandatory issue ace up sleeve proposed secret ballot vote reasoning some us feel hearts manda tory best Academy would cop out constituents secretly vote make mandatory didnt work issue failed seven six vote chance 1981 Nats could held Lakehurst NJ actively pursuing input locale 1982 FAI Scale team will selected using FAI rules rather USA rules should smooth out some problems en countered using latter method AMA will ask host 1981 Soaring Championships December FAI meeting Paris group Southern California clubs has presented proposal conduct meet next Council meeting will Wash ington DC 15th 16th November Usually Nominating Committee meets puts names ballot rubber stamp manner unless two nominated year saw four names subm itted Presidency After much discussion names Homer Smith John Grigg placed ballot incumbent Earl Witt unable pull enough support committee re-nominated same thing happened case Horrace Cain incumbent Vice-President District VI Im sure much will said made sometimes bold actions necessary AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds received word new ukie club Phoe nix call themselves Sun Valley Con troliners consist largely bunch retreads have gone ukie-RC route back again Some names older fliers might familiar about Ted Kraver Jim Storts club fortu nate have two flying sites club assisting Southwest Regionals will held 31 January 1 February 1981 extremely large meet held Phoenix Nevada get word via AVP Lonnie Kroeber flying goes despite heat -Scalers have put some demonstrations lead-in big meet held 9 10 11 October Eldorado Dry Lake south Henderson Showboat Casino meet headquarters Betty Stream District X AVP Don Weitz making arrangements Keith Whitney Utah her AVPs comes word third annual Pterodactyl Derby held Vernal UT early July two-day meet featuring UC FF verges edge funfly Keith claims has loosely called record rally claims thermals out-Taft Taft Id like see also sent information 21st annual contest held Labor Day weekend article will appear too late give advance information Per haps Keith will follow up some information still have some money left travel budget about inviting club meeting Dont forget have AMA display available mall show exhibition Drop line THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vico-Proojdonu Al Dulwr 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Box 48 Broativiem MT 59015 Ed Mc0olioagh 53 SE 61 Psrtland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reejo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Some may know now have honor being ballot office President opportunity serve Academy President leaves little awe important know think can good job because comes right down bottom line important resource bring Academy experience have manager Boeing Company since early 60s have spent much time worrying over problems Boeing Academy now facing will next few years experience Executive Coun cil goes back 1970 appointed Associate Vice-President Attendance Council meetings has continuous interruption since 1973 efforts Council have always directed toward moves positive directions have refused get involved petty ac tivities engaged recently others Among accomplishments sig nificant preparation long range plan Academy task took three years lot talking pleading lead ing perseverance now have plan ready used Much effort possible because direct experience planning Boeing plan also required major objectives Academy prioritized Very high list priorities acquisition keeping flyingsites member committee pro posed hire individual plan attack flying sites get ball rolling plan accepted Executive Council underway Other committees have worked Safety Committee Bylaws Committee Scholarship Committee addition am acting consultant Headquar ters staff task computerizing accounting system actions related aimed moving ahead future believe Academy must take steps now ready growth seen next decade rapidly reaching end ability stretch system designed 20000 mem bers meet growth need positiveacting Council led forward-looking Presi dent meet challenges will face years ahead feel can provide leadership will hear about topics near future 86 Model Avjation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta York NY 10005 What really first step aeromodel ing Im too sure suppose depends old beginner what experiences have Before think ing building anything imagine watching seagull soar sparrow swoop land ing could what starts love things fly could sight scrap paper caught up swirl wind starts saying yourself Gee better shape some strength right places could get piece paper ride current clear up out sight Bet could too can remember way back kid Junior Aviation League meet ing ended showers paper gliders being launched windows Jordan Marsh Company out over streets Boston recently son Richard have tossed high out over Wall Streets canyons always exciting race design next cut out bal ance test out across office ready simultaneous launch gest flight furthest highest safety point view dont think much window launches think highly paper gliders can flying fun begins So paper glider right now call Patty Paper Parrot short Patty uses piece stiff paper seven inches four half inches Note please said uses Patty does require paper exact size wings can little longer shorter wider body can longer orshortertoo fact thats big part enjoyment experimentation beginning though dont vary too far proven design Very important weight paper Just now made Patty cut Kleenex box proved far too heavy made some light-weight paper like Im typing now poor Patty floppy parrot Next came fairly stiff piece paper came mail advertise ment Just right Patty Paper Parrot born ordinary paper clip about one fourth inches long nose glided across room full majesty start fold paper half until get hang trace Pattys outline paper making sure put dotted line representing fold fold paper Using nice sharp pair shears cut Patty out dont too worried didnt cut right line sure make little cut B dont make too deep dont forget cut off corner C Now open up Patty slip paper clip should give more-or-less correct amount dihe dral Fold up twin fins B Note have elevators between B C bend up triflebetter make half triflefor stability Try gliding move paper clip back forth adjust center gravity location correct stalls dives thats Youre set probably wont need pattern cut out next Patty Just make sure wings broad enough strength keep twisting Same thing goes bodydont make too skinny between wing tail can try such designs canards tail first models putting clip tail instead front main wing should no limit imagina tion Make few regular Patty designs first course perfect adjustment technique can go fancy extra parts Scotch tape staples stuff Patty Paper Parrot starts A Nonny Moose Thinking about starts got mulling over some old issues Star Skippers first pomes A Nonny Moose ever published Nonny loved turn out doggerel well models ltad message im portant message Novice Nonny Moose Im sure can build plane really think could. someoned show cut wood can make fly real high really think can. someoned show read plan can make wing think tail body too someoned show spread glue can too modeler fly out best Just show will meet test Please show show show really want know. build plane fly plane really make go needs little push Just start will really think hobbys great Can someone help large young newcomers aero modeling can brought along older modelers encourage help make worth no Lindberghs flying Atlantic days start avalanche towards hobby shops So save little time kid down street group school youngsters own club might start off Patty Paper Parrot No CL Postal Fall Control Line fliers should note no postal contest has scheduled fall postals have successful re going little catching up before continuing November 1980 87 Square Paper Glider ED WHITTEN 0 PATTY THE PAPER PARROT AC) mminmmmin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87
Summary-- Nats Executive Council Meeting New Flying Site Rep Duty AMA HQ following brief account actions taken August 9 AMA Council meeting held National Championships Wil mington OH minutes meeting will published upon final approval after November 15 1980 Council meeting 1 District VII Vice-President Hardy Brod ersen Birmingham Ml elected fill unexpired term vacated Geoffrey Styles Milwaukee WI 2 May 1980 Meeting minutes changes submitted previously mail approved publication see elsewhere issue 3 Headquarters Relocation Authoriza tion purchase property DC area up $200000 approved together three-year fund raising campaign building construction rental continue during campaign period 4 Keyman Insurance $75000 ap proved AMA Executive Director Assistant AMA beneficiary via Northwestern Insurance Company 5 1982 Scale Team Selection try ing team 1981 Nats must enter models meeting FAI rules flying AMA rules 6 FF Committee Meeting In-person meet ing travel lodging costs paid AMA-FAI Fund approved 7 Rule Book Effectivity March 1 instead traditional January 1 recommended AMA Contest Boards next publication 8 RC Soaring World Championships Offer California 1981 meet approved submission December 1980 annual FAI meeting 9 Two Meter World Cup Use words world champion world champion ships event approved sanc tioning event 10 Air Show Pyrotechnics Ban Teams asked submit local licensing legal requirements basis possible lifting ban 11 Preliminary 1981 Budget Requested November 80 meeting presentation 12 Magazine Option Approved 1981 Open member dues magazine $2500 magazine AMA News section magazine mailed separately $2100 13 FAt Team Expenses AMA pay 80% shipping costs fuel model box es World Championship teams AMA FAI funds 14 Team Fund Donations Unless desig nated specific purposes use such funds shall decided vote program partici pants same use funds program entry fees 15 Nats Planning National Free Flight Society other special interest groups invited next Nats planning meeting 16 Distinguished Service Award ap proved announcement made time presentation 17 Smithsonian Project HQ assess costs February 1981 project offer proposal Council consideration next meeting 18 Next Meeting Approved Washing ton DC Novemeber 15 1980 special FAI briefing November 16 New Dues Structure No Extra 1981 Members Competition Fee 1981 See new membership application page 122 also synopsis August 9th Executive Council actions Briefly differ ences membership cost between choose receive magazine will receive AMA News section magazine will $400 $2500 Open membership magazine $2100 its August 9th Nats meeting AMA Executive Council rescinded its previous ac tion would have required extra fee competitors next membership dues restructuring new face being seen AMA Headquar ters days Au gust 1 1980 recent- ly created staff position Flying Site Repre sentative came life person Geoffrey Styles Geoff moved Washington Mu- ueofi otymes waukee WI previously served AMA Associate Vice-President later Vice-President District VII modeler keen proponent model aviation since 1937 Geoff has much back ground experience well fliers appreci ation facts life help him new task Free Flight Control Line Radio Control experience behind him felt Styles will have good understanding what required local clubs essence flying site situation simpleNo sitesNo Flying situation nobody model aviation wants past AMA has Headquarters staff handle flying site assignment part time basis intermingled other duties However response members enthusiastic pressure Executive Council created new position thereby giving strong commitment matter flying fields Much has done remains done USA has official Outdoor Recreation Program work government departments involved development clubs have success search sites informa tion should compiled use chartered clubs necessary AMAs successful booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites needs updated revised Communications tween chartered clubs HQ should strengthened complete flow information topic can started maintained short much think Geoff Styles have moved long step forward Styles says 42 years building flying models still gets big thrill see ing handiwork take sky states can accomplish what wants Continued page 77 November 198073 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA ELECTIONS As write column am some what bitter over inner workings Academy feel though am victim Watergate-type consipiracy managed keep off ballot 1981-1982 AMA President As now stands member would wish have AMA President another term will have write name opposed just putting check mark after names two other candidates could gracefully accept rejection membership open equal vote could possibly accept Nomi nating Committees decision except direct intervention Executive Director proceedings letter evidence written Executive Director circulated Nominating Committee AMAs past Presidents campaign conducted keep name off ballot prevent re-election membership thought would happen name ballot unaware extent depth anti-Witt campaign until night before Nominating Com mittee meeting received copy Headquarters letter circulated Council have get rid Council mem bers differ Headquarters poli cy overtones involved resignation can appreciate individual writ ing letter would burn bridges behind him As result information did have few days revise letter acceptance nomination space permits following letter part letter supersedes original letter acceptance nomination Presidency Gentlemen did choose make statement originally indicating would accept nomina tion President subsequent have received latest series letters editorials hot line comments reports deals members Headquarters intended influence Nominating Committee AMA elec torate eliminate Council members agree Executive Director critical Headquar ters administration four members Council up nomination re-elec tion time have critical Headquarters before proceeding would like submit letter willingness accept second last term office go record follows Kip Smythe has resigned again have assailed harangue about criticism Headquarters reason resignation must stopped am knowledgeable Mr Smythes situation submit internal Headquarters problems indicated Dr Fillys study Headquarters external actions resulted resig nation Kip Smythe two persons AMA staTf formal education graduate degree field working spite fact Kip managed larger staff greater responsibility membership response paid eighth lowest salary Headquarters staff well below staff average prior latest additions AMA staff better jobs wee created new assistant director flying site managerthere no promotion within AMAtwo new staff members hired better salary Mr Sinythe dead-end job stated no future him AMA resignation sudden far particular job concerned sudden relative Mr Smythes leaving AMA led believe exclamation print Another Resignation Kip Smythe has seeking em ployment higher pay future year knowledge Early 1979 high consideration employment management Smithsonian Museum nearly lost AMA time successful candi date three understand con sidered anyone would read releases Mr Winters retirement intended believe sole reason leaving AMA criticism some four Council members currently up nomination re-election Again factual Discussion Mr Winters retirement occurred before Council members really entered term office year ago Mr Winter tendered retirement enticed stay longer being offered vir tually full pay part time work agreed stay understand ing prolonged situation Mr Ross McMullen hired assistant editor seven months ago ostensibly Mr Winters eventual replacement Mr Winters planned retirement provided opportunity lash out Headquarters critics used intent prevent nomination re-election criteria becoming mem ber AMA Board Directors Executive Council have approval Executive Director employee Council AMA AMA has reached new low mem bership organization representation As individual candidacy would like state position has much talk cannot work Executive Direc tor really issue simple terms chief AMA term used Article IX Section 3 bylaws reports 74 Model Aviation find no difficulty com municating Executive Director find extreme reluctance him communicate Unfortunately action through AMA Headquarters fore majority necessary com munication must originate Execu tive Directors end line fails refuses communica tion link falls due action communication failure AMA Head quarters end beyond control taking office outlined letter Executive Director felt areas responsibility lay indicated willingness revise position necessary later presented copies letter execu tive session received no negative comments indications general reasonable approach Executive Director apparently rejected position did come Along letter issued directive conduct Council meetings bylaws clearly state President shall preside Executive Director took excep tion to careful campaign put motion shout down first Council meeting St Louis courtesy allowing complete first sen tence introductory speech before interrupting Subsequent answering inquiries members column critical AMA management started conflicting exchange Executive Director Model vialion resolve called meeting mediating committee subsequently reported Council last sum mer agreed would air differences print Executive Director would call twice week keep current AMA operations through headquarters believe have point honored commitment made Council agreed Execu tive Director must take posi tion Executive Director has honored fulfilled commitment agreement quite effective worked well until John Clemens defeated aspirations high EAI office result being United States delegate circumstance Executive Director aware existed until ClAM meet ing Paris Although feel employee improper Executive Director support activity can appreciate anxiety getting back having totally free hand acting name President will echo posi tion actions feel no great conflict Executive Director personally have years executive experience have able work effectively people have difference opinion agree major items differences tween Executive Director self being resolved Council 1 Relocating Headquarters out District Columbia should result time office less costly operation 2 new Executive Director con tract will resolve employeremployee relationship 3 past practice virtually key staff taking leave avoiding re sponsibility during Executive Direc tors absence quite frequent hiring new assistant director should resolve Some other inefficiencies manage ment Headquarters bother involve judgment perform ance job up Council judge act upon summarizeit necessary have close personal relationship tween directors managers effec tively perform job Executive Directors actions should factor nominating officers AMA have time incentive effectively execute responsibilities AMA Presidency feel spite turmoil have made great steps toward future stability AMA should up membership AMA judge decide other officers continuance office should given opportunity opposed determination being made result carefully calculated campaign prevent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS Good Newsthe Council has taken action toward obtaining AMAowned office site outside District Columbia listening pro posal gave feeling hear ing own reasoning repeated last years Model viation including raising funds promoting building donations sale patches Bad Newsthe delay taking action costly no time left construct office before pres ent lease expires will have enter another costly lease period de lay construction estimated time lapse taking action could cost AMA much half million dollars Ken Held 7th AMA President Another former AMA President has left us Ken Held 74 Livonia MI President during early difficult period AMA history-1950-51 number mem bers annual budget much smaller much harder carry business operating national association Ken early leaders helped get AMA prominence enjoy today worlds largest sport aviation orgainzation free world first came AMA member 1940 No 793 Ken tenacious AMAer deep interest AMAs welfare right up until last stages Ieu kemia claimed him August 22 earlier rallied long stay hospital previously threatened claim him recovered come home resume terest activity AMA matters particularly concerned 1979-80 con troversies AMA politics last acts sign letter along other past Presidents AMA advising current leaders seek positive solutions AMA problems Born Brownstown IN KennethG Held spent life three states Indiana New York Michigan time election AMA President located Detroit Chief Electrical Engineer Detroit Transmission Division General Motors Corporation Having division since its start Ken much development GMs hydramatic drive After college Ken professional para chute iumper During time operated Held Parachute Service Wayne County Airport Detroit business devel oped major parachute repair depot Ken became proud possessor CAA Riggers license No 153 Sometime during parachute barnstorming career Ken married very lovely girl name Maryanne became Mrs Held early 20s Ken gave up jumping turned attention electrical engineering modeling started Ideal Bierlot 1918 addition originators American Miniature Race Car Association served midwest director five years AMA Ken gained great deal respect recognition both model flier administrator aero modeling rograms Just before death AMA Council Past Presidents voted him Model Aviation Hall Fame As AMA President Ken helped organize contest coordinator network basis sanctioning over thousand contests year USA also strong advo cate having AMA member receive Academy publication Model v/at/onhe worked toward end noted July 1950 editorial item will good host others also provide source information members something sadly lacking past Kens Hall Fame data notes first ever break 150 mph D Speed Control Line 1950 also Leader Continued page 77 November 1980 75 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nelson Opitz Rockaway NJ writes paid $25 April 2 1980 membersAMA No 65243 received mag rest Nelson have turned problem over Carol Merfeld membership department AMA Head quarters has replaced Kip Smythe such matters Carol wants tell write such matters will solve immeliately can notify either us will get right Nelson will get mags Kip Smythe way went computer company Washington DC very sorry see him go lost good time e met Carol Merfeld times ex cellent capable employee know can replace Kip important picture three generations Radio Control enthusi asts Sunday afternoon Henry Arnold left next him daughter-in-law Jill Hank Jr next Stacy Arnold has just stolen daddys hat have picture taken flying 60 powered brfskmzzkt something having very good time what hobby really about Also won first RC Advanced Decatur AL meet Bill has entered six contests far placed Dave Phillips right has also placed six times 1980 Pensa cola Baton Rouge Marietta Gunters ville name few brat middle Dave Phillips Jr age 5 flies Quickee 200 ease will soon beat daddy everything Ive AMA Council nine years best speech ever heard lady Last week Joan Grigg Lockport NY showed up got permission speak August Nats meeting delivered good lec ture Joans husband John Dis trict II Vice-President went am asking five minutes time After half years being involved inner workings AMA have some questions ask questions meant answered now just thought about e am mad enough over come being scared death being have kids remember growing up years own selves remember new kid moving neighborhoodor perhaps new kid yourself battles taking sidesthe break ing updoes sound familiar Have gone back over AMA mail lately reread Have read some newslet ters own club newsletter call growing organization can grow still fighting over new kids neigh borhood Im tired watching grown men accuse other childish nonsense waste time intelligence 15 go room lock door talk out hostilities start listening other appear fairly intelligent Thank listening Thank Joan womans viewpoint way fine job has husband John Grigg done represent ing New York area Nominating Committee has seen fit place John forthcoming ballot run against Mr Homer Smith AMA President John has top Vice-President district Dont Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 76 Model Aviation Are aware growing national interest AMA show teams Only few couple years ago now new teams have sprung up coast coast teams give precision controlled aerobatic demonstrations air shows elsewhere steal show So important does AMA feel teams Council recently voted unanimously motion Mr Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President award free membership team managers year Shown L-R Jim Henry Bob Hamilton Gary Tatasciore Jim Weems Bill Norman Dusty Shinn Clark Newman members Bama Flyers Air Show Team particular air show team actually AMA sanctioned club itself sanction 722 want meet three win ningest RC fliers southeast Bill Norman left won first year big Pensacola FL RC bash picture John ano Joan Grigg enjoying RC gliders New York contest See next month 1980 Nats Nominating Committee Minutes Wilmington OH meeting called order 850 pm August 9 1980 Cliff Piper appointed chairman Bill Mathews ap pointed secretary VPs present except John Embry John Embry telephone designated Rick Gerling representative nominating committee After discussion Rick Gerling seated committee accordance Article IX Section 1 bylaws Candidates nomination checked letters nomination letters accept ance status Leader Member Contest Director etc Letters nomination Ray Meyers VP District VI Russ Snyder VP District VIII rejected lack letters acceptance no showing either Leader Member Contest Director MOVED Grigg seconded Mathews accept nominees Districts IV X Candidate District IV VP Chuck Fore man accepted unanimously Chuck Foreman didnt vote Candidates District X Jim Scarborough Bev Wisniewski accepted unani mously Voting nominees President follows H Smith J Grigg E Witt J Clemens 1st Ballot 4 3 2nd Ballot -i 3 3rd Ballot 6 H Smith J Grigg did vote H Smith Grigg nominees President Flying Site Rep cant page 73 Flying Site Rep job will get same satisfaction Toward end will need input clubs experi ences good bad can shared others can also expect hear him questions assistance working site problems ask help business promising miraclesbut expect able has possible before help assure problems getting keep ing flying sites reduced giving attention long run may important efforts AMA AMA has initiated financial time personnel commitment direc tion therefore major improvement service behalf members fu ture model aviation Ken Held Cont page 75 Member since 1945 Contest Director first five Plymouth International contests addition other meets Four clubs made him Honorary Life Member Midwest RC Society Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron Greater Detroit Hiking Soaring Society Livonia Rib Crackers Grigg withdrew candidate nomina tion VP District II Grigg MOVED accept J Byrne N Likes nominees VP District II Fore man seconded Passed 10 1 Voting nominees VP District VI follows 1st Ballot 9 2nd Ballot B Thompson__ R Gerling7 HCain14 B Thompson R Gerling nomi nees VP District VI Voting nominees VP District VIII follows M Clark T White G Hem pel C Alba 1st Ballot 4 3 M Clark T White VP District V III 2nd3rd BallotBallot 9 17 3 00 nominees Summary Nominees President H Smith J Grigg VP District II J Byrne N Likes VP District IV C Foreman VP District VI B Thompson R Gerling VP District VIII M Clark T White VP District X J Scarborough B Wisniewski meeting adjourned 1105 pm Editors Note Nominating Committee composed eleven district vice-presidents delegated representati yes national officers President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director com mittee present meeting voting procedure used meeting select election ballot first two candidates sequence achieved ma jority vote committee underlined digits indicate received majority vote Minutes-- Executive Council Meeting May 3-i 1980 following attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NYVP III Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-V Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WIVPVIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankowski Belle vue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA General Brooke Allen National Aeronautic Association representative Also attending Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Howard CrispinDistrict IV Richard GerlingDistrict VI Al Novatnik General Manager Model Airplane News Randy Vlahos Penny Witt Present AMA Executive Staff Carl Wheeley Model Aviation Publisher Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting Note maximum number votes 15 11 Vice-Presidents President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director NAA Repre sentative APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19 1980 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly January 19 1980 minutes offi cially approved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT S/T recommended officers owed expense reimbursement Academy must make requests same no later 15 February following year B S/T reviewed financial status expenses PR Department C S/T recommended $2000 food allowance officers authorized Council meetings D S/T recommended revision Executive Directors contract provide regular review E S/T reviewed some details Executive Directors expense account III COMMITTEE REPORTS A Dues Structure Committee Reported Chairman J Grigg advised Coun cil meeting held May 2 AMA HQ committee members present Grigg Chairman Cain-VI McNeill-S/T Jack son-AMA Comptroller Witt-ex officio Grigg reiterated function Committee establish dues rates rather research recommend concerning possibility different classes member ships varying benefits After reading entire report Chairman MOVED seconded adopt Committee recommendations B report effective January 1 1981 existing dues structure Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen shall remain effect now established B imposition competition li cense fee paid competition stamp similar FAI stamp full* mem ber desiring enter sanctioned competition proceeds fee offset costs preparing stamps producing rule books other costs associated non-FAI com petitive administration *Note full member equates Open member motion failed 7 7 against ED VII Xl IX IV V 1 abstained NAA Subsequently MOVED seconded Dues Structure Committee recommendations B implemented next general dues restructuring Passed amended 3A 12 2 against ED V 1 abstained NAA An Amendment offered seconded passing unanimously strike out paren thetical information contained recom mendation B See motion 2 Passed unanimously /Editors note action subse quently rescinded August 9 Council meeting Continued next page November 198077 Minutes Cont page 77 B Headquarters Relocation Committee Report Chairman Mathews Mathews ad vised severai areas being researched prime consideration time being given Reston VA Chuck Foreman gave presentation Reston possibility well received Council requested seek written proposal mail distribution Council soon possible C Flying Site Committee Report Chairman Foreman Foreman read Com mittee report consisted job descrip tion duties expectations starting budget Flying Site Representative After discussion details MOVED seconded accept Fly ing Site Committee report implement recommendations therein Passed amended 4A 10 2 against S/I VI 3 abstained IX NAA An Amendment offered seconded fifth paragraph page entitled Job Title Flying Site Representative deleted concerning travel requirements amendment passed noted travel required would prohibited 13 1 against VI 1 abstained NAA D Nats Type Meet Outside US request Chairman Mathews item deferred until following day E CD Qualifications Report H Cain Cain read May 3 memo Council en titled Committee Report Initial Qualifi cation Contest Directors following recommendation adopted Cain reported training program CD appli cants should required initially form questionnaire completed applicantgraded passed failed persons Vice-President Cains proposal order open book test com pelling aspirant CD become familiar AMA Rule Book researching answers After some discussions details pos sible ramifications MOVED seconded accept Mr Cains report implement recommenda tions specifically Attachment soon possible motion passed 14 1 abstained X Initial Qualification Contest Directors Attachment AMA Headquarters Functions 1 Supply District Vice-Presidents printed questionnaires reference sheets HQ may send questionnaire directly applicant 2 Refer Contest Director applications District Vice-President 3 Withold issuing new Contest Direc tor license until approved District Vice-President District Vice-President Functions 1 Send questionnaire applicants 2 Review completed questionnaires certify applicant being qualified CD status 3 Be responsible proper administra tion outstanding questionnaires during VP changeover period Procedural Guidelines 1 Send questionnaire applicant stamped return envelope 2 Applicant returns completed question naire District VP 3 District VP notes errors 4 three answers cor rect return questionnaire applicant indicate correct answers ap prove applicants application until he/she makes corrections 5 questionnaire satisfactorily completed forward AMA HQ approved application completed questionnaire 6 Send note completion appli cant advise him errors Notice procedure supersedes practice allowing Associate Vice-Presidents approve CD applications applications must forwarded District Vice-Presi dent F Show Teams Report C Foreman Foreman IV advised Show Team Committee comprised major show team members formed April 80 Toledo Show appointing District IV VicePresident liaison between themselves Council Foreman submitted behalf request team managers AMA sanctioned show teams provided opportunity free membership manner similar Contest Directors MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 6A AMA sanctioned show team team managers granted free memberships same Contest Directors AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 6 stipulation free show team manager membership allowed per show team per year passed unanimously IV REVIEW OF MANDATORY MAGAZINE MOVED seconded Model via tion magazine return optional status effec tive January 11981 After considerable pro con discussion motion passed 8 7 against NAA IV VIII Xl ED VII IX V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT Upon review voting criteria Executive Director contract MOVED seconded paragraph V Executive Directors contract amend ed inserting word elected between Council include NAA Council member thus reading V purpose contract official action AMA Executive Council presumed mean action backed 3/4 majority written vote elected Council members office NAA representa tive motion passed unanimously needed affirmative vote pass Note revote allowed general consensus sub stantiated written ballots first vote failed pass motion rity apparently due misunderstanding tent Following motion amend con tract MOVED seconded passed unani mously present Executive Directors contract terminated end first Council meeting 1981 commit tee appointed start negotiating new contract Executive Director AMAs attorney Jeremiah Courtney assist committee preparing new con tract Further discussion produced consensus should negotations result con tract first Council meeting 1981 existing contract would continue un til negotiations finalized President appointed committee follows B Mathews Chairman John Grigg Earl Witt VI REVIEW OF FREE CONTEST DIREC TOR MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded effective retro active January 1 1980 previous free CD membership policy reinstated effective January 1 sanction fees shall standardized $500 free sanc tions will eliminated motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA AMENDMENT seconded strike out $500 substitute $1000 motion 10 failed 7 8 against Xl Pres VIII V IX ED SIT VII REVIEW OF THIRTY-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded amend 30day trial membership policy become effec tive day after postmark date See November 79 minutesmotion 9 page 8 motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA discussion noted need prevent possibility someone having accident applying trial membership thus need delay factor provide insurance coverage after minimum day after application VIII SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP RECOG NITION MOVED seconded Council accept policy Grigg proposal submitted November 79 See November 79 minutes XXV page 14 motion passed amended 1 2B 11 2 against V IX 2 abstained NAA S/T Note number 1 proposal word citizen replaced resident AMENDMENT seconded insert proposal special interest groups seeking acceptance AMA granted recognition provided no meaningful challenge application failed 4 7 against Xl Ill ED IV V II VIII4 abstained X NAA Pres AMENDMENT seconded strike out number 4 proposal words through annual dues payment passed 14 1 ab stained NAA criteria portion Griggs proposal now reads follows Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US resident members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 1 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council IX REPORT ON HQ INSURANCE clarified 1980 Head quarters Executive Director Comp troller both bonded $1 00000 other AMA employees bonded $50000 X HO BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Directors recommenda tions subject contained March 25 memo Council discussed Executive Directors proposal suggested due large amounts money involved 78 Model Aviation Council HQ need professional business advice dealing major financial policy decisions Thus Executive Director ad vocated possible solution establish ment committee made up business experts among AMA membership MOVED seconded business ad visory committee established advise Council motion passed 9 4 against Pres V II VI 2 abstained SIT VII consultation Executive Direc tor President will appoint committee select business advisors XI SHOW TEAM DISTRICTS problem show team coordina tion discussed noting problems caused show team operates outside its own district resultant complaints other show teams President directed Chuck Foreman refer subject Show Team Commit tee input XII REDISTRICTING III AND VII Because eastern Michigan separated rest District VII Lake Michi gan preventing easy travel access District functions suggested would benefit members eastern Michigan become affiliated District Ill Lacking concrete evidence wishes concerned President directed VicePresidents Districts III VII develop wording questionnaires sent Dis trict members relative problem XIII REVIEW OF SIG CUB AS POSSIBLE NO2 AMA MODEL Referred May 4 Council meetingsession XIV SANCTIONS FOR NON-FLYING EVENTS MOVED seconded separate sanc tioning procedures developed estab lished mall shows static displays motion passed 13 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 1 5A participants static model display event exempt AMA membership requirement AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 15 event totally static CD required passed unanimously XV REVIEW OF 1979 FINANCIAL STATE MENT MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 79 financial statement submit ted approved XVI UPDATE OF 1980 BUDGET MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 1 980 budget update accepted incorporating changes made Coun cil January Additional items 1980 budget acted upon meeting follows A Executive Director Cost-of-Living crease MOVED seconded three per cent cost-of-living increase salary author ized Executive Director retroactive January 11980 noted amount included salary total approved January motion passed majority required written vote 14 1 against V B Per Diem Officers MOVED seconded Council offi cers allowed Council meetings $2000 per diem food allowance based nights lodging plus effective July 11980 motion passed 7 5 against VIII VI Pres V IX 3 abstained IV ED NAA C Increase Officers Travel Budget MOVED seconded 20% increase authorized officers travel budget retro active January 1 1980 motion passed 8 2 against V VI 5 abstained Xl Pres ED NAA IV D Salary Item Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded reinstate $15000 1980 budget applied salary assistant executive director motion passed 8 5 against VI Pres V III VII 2 abstained IX After vote motion 22 Executive Director announced Carl Maroney now officially employed Headquarters administrative assistant primarily assigned insurance FCC flying site duties Vince Man kowski asked accept position Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded prior em ployment upon resignation District IX VP Mankowski will appoint Travis McGinnis successor motion passed 14 1 abstained V recess called 600 pm sup per break meeting reconvened 735 pm without NAA representativethus 14 maximum possible votes E Funding Rockefeller Model Show MOVED Grigg II seconded funding authorized spring 1980 New York Rockefeller Center Model Show up $1500 50-50 sharing basis motion failed S 6 against Ill VII IV IX V VIII 3 abstained Pres XI X F Equipment HQ Accounting Dept MOVED seconded $10000 budgeted 1980 purchase mini computer HQ accounting department motion passed 13 1 abstained Pres4 Note Homer Smith XI because extensive experience computer field will consulted will advise prior pur chase G Flying Site Representative Salary MOVED seconded salary range figure established Flying Site Rep resentative $20000 $25000 motion passed 10 2 against SIT V 2 abstained Pres XVII SURPLUS FUND INVESTMENT POLICY Worth advised Council AMA member investment counselor NAA Finance Committee recommended invest ment programs greater return could realized Council discussion however indi cated preference continue investing Academys surplus past Thus MOVED seconded Council authorize continuance present policy secured surplus money investments motion passed 13 1 abstained Xl XVIII FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PROJECT REVIEW informational purposes Worth briefed Council current land development project being developed several AMA members project currently recruiting thirty well-known modelers being asked invest $5000 Since several members Council may approached Worth advised AMAs legal counsel determined conflict interest issue may wish join project provided vote concerning future contracting AMA investors XIX EXECUTIVE INSURANCE As follow-up item XXI January 80 minutes Brown III advised Council New England Life Phoenix Mutual contacted information quotes concerning key man insurance President directed Chuck Foreman further investigate subject report Council XX OPEN MEETING DATE APPROVAL MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly open membership meeting scheduled complying bylaws August 13 Wilmington Airfield Ohio XXI NATS LODGING POLICY Council officers MOVED seconded Council officers attend August 13 meetings dorm lodging will provided AMA expense Friday August 8 including August 13 motion passed 12 2 abstained VI XI XXII TRANSFER OF DECEASED AMA PRESIDENTS LICENSE NUMBER Council reviewed request son recently deceased AMA past president transfer fathers number son Prece dent has presidential number re tired never reissued bearer dies MOVED seconded request presidential number transference son denied motion passed 9 4 against VIII ED III 1 abstained XI XXIII CRITERIA FOR FAI LOGOS Worth advised Council two re cent AMA-hosted world championships volun teer officials preferred give AMA FAI proper recognition Worth thus recom mended policy future MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly modeling world championship hosted US under AMA auspices will have both FAI AMA identification logos developed XXIV DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR OFFICER EXPENSES After discussion noting several conflict ing theories what legally required way documentation obtain remunera tion incurred officer expenses MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director contact proper authorities concerning documentation requirements both officers employees MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly cutoff date reimbursement officer expenses will February 15 1981 expenses incurred 1980 February 15 succeeding years future reimbursemen ts Minutes concluded next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT November 1980 79 Connecticut Majos achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Assonsate Vice-Pvendests Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ltdyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ate. Kittery ME 03904 Very short column month Dis trict pointless Continue discuss mattdatory versus optional magazine has done die-hards refuse believe have twice defeated magazine has once again voted remain optional Please lets now get back fun things have good election start again pull together John Grigg District II will make fine President AMA Earl Witts dis favor eyes few past Presidents kept him off ballot very timely letter Nominating Committee signed 10 past Presidents letter absolutely killed chance Earl ballot past Presidents Presidents make some mistakes past Presidents made writing letter Earl made hit trying honest criti cisms goals AMA picture above shows inverted hover Ernie Huber really first accomplish maneuver RC chop per Ernie now doing autorotationpower off landings too pic taken Plum Island demo fly few weeks ago Massa chusetts picture Shown two best because took Nats pass along Mr Wheeley brought home again promptly misplaced Sorry Erniethe other ones better again Sam Welcome Travis McGinnis Jim Mowrey Kansas quoted Travis column last month has some strong words both pro con relatively simple reader see VPs tent about some hobby shops will ing display membership display board Send name address tell free patch want efforts Sorry Horrace voted Sorry Earl New Jertey S New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg Ilintrict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockpnfl NY 14094 Asaocate VIcePresidengs Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29213th Sr. Baysde NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscutaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2SchenectadyNY 12309 Hunk Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 received rather large response re quest inputs magazine issue far greater expected much firm individual opinions previously expressed question asked youwhy re-vote magazine question During 1979 surveyed District II clubs magazine issue receiving about 22% response overwhelming message response District II wanted right make own decision whether receive magazine although vast majority would continue take magazine April 1979 Council meeting made motion return magazine optional status effective January 1980 motion failed vote Without benefit further survey letters both pro con made motion May 1980 Coun cil meeting return magazine optional status effective January 1981 motion passed one-vote felt since year passed since last full effort obtain opinions should allowed last opportunity heard subject Parliamentary procedure provides modification reversal previous motion subsequent meetings long no effect passed motion has taken place August 1980 Council meet ing would provide final opportunity answered request heard loud clear End subject Hank Likes AVP Hank has Subm itted proposal 1981 Nationals held Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center Listen detailsi 2900-ft long runway RC Pattern Pylon Scale five miles away beautiful site RC Helicopter Soaring three choices Indoor sites 3000-ft long paved taxiway Control Line nearby grass area combat Free Flight site parachute jump circle two choices hangers Headquarters camping space 300 campers trailers dozens motels nearby dormitory local college best its site 1981 Nats site location has pro posed Executive Council now goes hands Nationals Executive Committee review evaluation report hopefully positive Execu tive Council makes its decision 1981 Nats may well District II John Byrne AVP John sends along four photos first two touching same time gratifying first photo Larry Katz President Richmond Model Fly ing Club standing sign flying field dedicating Al Lobalto sec ond photo shows very large spectator turnout field dedication ceremony Al Lobaito prior untimely death founder long-time member RFMC following photo taken Somers RC Club second annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In As Somers club puts its literature emphasis fun theme definitely informal awarded trophies realistic flight best crafts manship peoples choice final photo month above 80 Model Aviation Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president yourarea Complete communications kwritel Meroke Model Airplane Club contest RC Pattern Scale Monster Scale meet well attended John park car mile away hoof flying site picture Joe Santamaria far right considered promising young Pattern fliers District II Enough month about some Free Flight Control Line people sending some photos column Could happen face airplane might appear print tide sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45238 Aaaociane Vice-Presidents Joe Viben 36980 Valley Porne 0. Solon OH 44129 Pranis PloSarsy 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Corlvy Heitman Sfl 108 NonS Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 VValnvt Sn. PSiladeiphia PA 19107 Evanne SIekey 217 Voclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 Well 1980 Nats over feel Dis trict Ill did good job hosting WORKS club host club appar ently added little treasury through aggressive concessions operations AMA didnt fare too badly because entry levels up compared recent years past Nats its usual problems like lack manpower unload equipment set up field during week before Nats overcome hard work Probably aggravating problem involved condition Indoor site UC seems kinds stuff hanging ceiling creating havoc models Maintenance personnel impossible find Sundays Monday before could taken care small token involved Basically Id have take blame snafu suggested Executive Council meet Satur day before Nats get full session rather inly couple hours Wednesday sounded great key Nats officials Council couldnt Nats preparation Saturday Homer Smith District Xl VP FF category direc tor biggest victim case Nor mally would have Indoor site Saturday take care type thing due meeting unable get until Sunday Sorry about guys will try better next year tried week get over Wright field see FF Soaring groups just didnt work out always too busy Wilmington make Sorry gang especially Marge did hear group flying Wright happy would have preferred larger site longer maxes about Nats See ya next year Lakehurst Lake Charles San An tonio AVP Doc Jackson sent quick report CL World Championships Poland Just quick report FAI Control Line Championships Poland District Ill competitors acquitted themselves well despite generally poor weather inade quate practice facilities Bill Werwage Berea OH placed third aerobatics after being close top first two days Bill has flown five times World Championships third place two seconds two World Championships show three fliers win aerobatic cham pionship twice Les McDonald Florida came third year Henry Nelson placed 11th team race time 353 narrowly missed semifinal nine second plac ing US team team placed fifth because unexpectedly poor showing third team Better luck next time AVP Gene Shelkey sent following would like take opportunity thank Dave appointing AVP eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania will best assist Dave duties promote AMA area members have problems need assistance AMA matters hesitate contact have modeling since 1940 continue enjoy year have built flown Rubber Control Line Free Flight started RC 1955 present interests Sport Scale RC power sail planes Sailplanes just recently Old-Tim ers am presently building Goldberg Comet sailplane O&R 60 ignition engine first engine-powered Free Flight built 1947 brings back lot fond memories original wing sailplane still flying original design Bob Laughrey LHMAC 'Of course first interest RC Soaring have actively involved since 1971 would like introduce AMA mem bers Soaring activities clubs Dis trict Ill quite few RC Soaring clubs district almost have least contest per year interest ed RC Soaring please get touch clubs listed have contest-oriented belong clubs because offer help ginner clinics programs fun flies etc Steel City Soarers John R Vogel 906 Orchard Park Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 newest clubs Pittsburgh district has approximately 50 members club unique no busi ness conducted meetings Execu tive Committee meets week prior club meeting conduct business entire club meeting devoted pro grams lectures instruction show tell Northern Ohio Soaring Society Larry Vincek 248 Brandt Avenue Amherst OH 44001 another new club grow ing rapidly club mainly encompasses Cleveland Lorain Sandusky area Mid-Ohio Soaring Society Donald Harris 427 W Mariemont Dr WestervilleOH 43801 very active club encompassing greater Columbus area active contests LSF activities Dayton Darts John Vennerholm 917 Xenia Avenue Yellow Springs OH 45387 Activities havc diminished slightly over past year due members being transferred Wright-Patterson other assignments USAF could use shot arm some new members Drop John line ask application Eastern Soaring League Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Dr Warminster PA 18974 league clubs consisting members Districts II Ill IV York event July best contests area sponsored LASS & LIFT Eastern Soaring League promotes expert sportsman calsses events Eastern Soaring Lines edited Paul Wedeking well worth dues Tn-State Soaring Society Robert G Hand 1964 Harrison Ave Jeannette PA 15644 contest-oriented league advocates expert sportsman concept have approximately 1 2 contests per year District Ill highlight season being Grand Champion event contests sanctioned open AMA members very informative newslettercalled Sand bag published Peter Carr nine times per year well worth annual dues like getting high having good time drop line above Dont leave home itl-On June 11 wife flew Texas visit son daughter-in-law new grandson first item made sure pack July issue Model Aviation listing AMA charter clubs names officials contact Texas took just phone call find out big event Sunday Brazoria County Modelers Association Annual Barbecue Fun Fly Since nine miles motel near Lake Jackson decided go son Mike arrived field about 1230 pm warmly greeted officers members club After eating delicious lunch enjoying couple Lone Star draughts Kerry Hurt President club offered let fly Super Kaos 60 takes lot courage let stranger fly plane After Bob Lane let fly Skylark 56 have ad mit just didnt have guts fly Larry Vaceks beautiful -scale PT 19 Photo below Picured above right left Kerry Hurt President Larry Vacek VicePresident Bob Lane Secretary John Trought Treasurer Joe Pasztor Operations Officer November 1980 81 officers Brazoria County club helped make vacation enjoyable will long remembered AMA prints directory annually usually time used vaca tion will help make vacation enjoyable meet make new friends So Karl Mauldin says TV commercial Dont leave home Finally month Id like relate true belong AMA story Roy Lightfoot Cincinnati seems lost airplane woods few years ago found hunter about eight nine months later no identification other AMA number hunter assumed AMA medical group took plane doctor doctors son modeler supplied hunter cor rect AMA address AMA informed Roy after looking up AMA number hunter found plane Roy says experience makes him believer value AMA membership agree next time Roy put name address will make much easier Delaware rict Columbia S Maryland 0 North tamlisa Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asaoano Vice-Prosadeergo Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MO 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 22608 Howard Crisnin 611 Benebmood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 ,ohn Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 column being written Nats Wilmington looks like District IV its fair share contestants show up week-long competition Nats over yet dont have names District IV people placed events hope have information next Column spent two weeks years Nats ob serving Headquarters operation taking notes what problems occur correct thing can say sure AMA Nats HQ staff put lot extra hours hard work make pleasant Nats contestants take min ute drop line say thanks efforts As probably know also Council meeting Nominating Committee meeting during Nats week As result AMA Nominating Committee meeting following candidates will included ballot mailed AMA adult members October President John Grigg Lockport NY Homer Smith Seattle WA VP District II John Byrne N Likes Dis trict IV Chuck Foreman District VI Rick Gerling Bryant Thompson District VIII Mike Clark Ted White District X Jim Scar borough Bev Wisniewski year District IV members will vote President AMA VP Dis trict IV hope will have big turnout year elections district does have big voting turnout record Id real ly like see big vote year Most results Council meet ing will printed elsewhere magazine would like point out few items Important First Council approved purchase land new Headquarters building land purchase being arranged now will start three-year fund raising pro gram build new Headquarters building expected location will Res ton VA suburb Washington DC During three-year period may move pres ent Headquarters operation better tem porary location within Washington DC area office space now occupy large enough support operations working conditions very poor AMA has found three four locations suit able can get three-year lease wont have pay rent would pay next year present location will have information fund raising issue next months column basically going give chance donate monies help build building return have name permanently dis played new building piece rock con ce Pt also voted optional status Model Aviation am sorry say magazine will part member ship package next year want magazine will cost $2500 just like year elect take Model Aviation will cost $2100 membership will re ceive 16-page reprint AMA News section magazine hoping would happen going recom mend Council magazine profits devoted building fund AMA Head quarters could have substantial amount over next three years Glen Sigafoose Memorial Fund AMA Headquarters currently accepting donations scholarship fund recently established memory Glen Sigafoose died crash Pitts Special during July air show Iowa Glen tremendous supporter AMA youth projects produced thousands Delta Dart AMA Cub kits also frequent donor assisted AMA teams World Championships Nobody model industry gen erous supporting promoting model aviation activities fund provide scholarships young modelers being developed conjunction current AMA scholar ship program will separate distinct District IV Annual Meeting Plans District IV meeting going very well will meet Downtowner Motel Inn 201 East Market Street Greens boro NC October 18-19 Make reservations early will banquet Saturday night 18th Bill Helms has lined up some very interesting talks dis plays event motel telephone number 919 275-9481 am requesting District IV AMA officers attend meeting John Worth Larry Bolich Vince Man kowski AMA Headquarters hope to answer questions may have Lets make big turnout show RCNC appreciate hard work Remember meeting open AMA members District IV just RC oriented Whats Happening District IV Sunday Flyers RC Baltimore MD SFRC negotiating management Back River Water Treatment plant new RC flying site stage things go ing pretty well Meade Modelers July 20th Meade Modelers celebration fun fly reopen reconstructed model airfield what hear its great guys have out fly missing great time Northern Virginia RC Club Club show team Virginia Air Show Squadron did two really super shows over July 4th week end Lovettesville VA part old time small town 4th July celebration Most folks never seen RC model airplane let alone organized show great audience plus country western band barbecue sky divers beauty contest great day show team families other show Smokey Glen Farms put F-Systems Melpar Division several club members work Despite severe rainstorm about two-thirds way through show team finished up some 30-40 minutes later Phil Coopy has joined team flying big yellow Sopwith Pup 9 Alabama ida gia issippi to geu V Sooth tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vica-Fresideerts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip MnOowell 8521 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Falardo PR 00648 td Moorwan 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thacker 239CC Lamrenceville Hwy Oncatur GA 30033 took RC club prove Free Flight alive well Mississippi Cap itol City RC Club P30 contest limited Peck Night 28 models 10 people entered Herman Quattlebaum won 435 seconds Missy Cade Dub Mixon both lost models OOS After Warren Bishop built nine-foot ver sion Gool adapted RC 82 Model Aviation German Hoyos holds Warren Bishops Gool scaled up plans published 1950 make two trips field just get Chevette would carry either wing fuselage tailbut both flew plane Miami area about year pleasure hundreds specta tors interested plane write Warren 9660 SW 106th Ave Miami FL 331 76 Fly Model Airplanes Pride Pro tection dont see sign hobby shop please send name address shop will see gets new AMA membership display kit Its free- hobby shops attracting new mem bers Published Pride might motto newsletters District V get excellentwhich made especially hard determine five Top Flight news letters District V Winners 1980 follow Hangar Pilot John Martin Miama Indoor Aircraft Model Association FL Propwash Earl Davis Chattanooga RC Club TN Sunbeam John Thomas Jack Minch West Orange Sunfliers RC Club FL Take-Off Chris Joiner Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers Association GA Talespins FA Komlosy Jr Palm Beach Aeronauts FL Honorable mention awards Aeronut Flyer John Peters Contra/Is Ken Gulliford Decoder Betty Underwood Flight Bag PF Torp Fly Paper Richard Whitney FMA News Harry Grogan Gator Flyer John Bailey newsletter isnt list may because dont get newsletter may because newsletter published District V officerthose eligible would have taken honors Like retire planned community developed around model airplane flying field approximately 200 acres Paved run ways control tower CL circles plus club house swimming pool etc will make modelers life complete else District V RC World Florida will soon ground Orlando area want information drop line Also soon ground new AMA Headquarters rent costs going up like Schnuerle powered Delta Dart best Academy buy some ground action probably long overdue Also overdue analysis annual Nats Whats good about whats bad National Free Flight Society concerned about effect Nats small fields available Free Flight have asked chair committee make recommenda tions about future Free Flight Nats particular should separate Free Flight Nats provide space Free Flight restrict RC CL sites also have Free Flight area nearby Let have ideas Before forget next several months will residence Florida pur suing Masters degree taxation Uni versity Florida School Law few free moments plan fly Flying Gators Model Airplane Clubif will have Poor Jerry Clark Decatur MAC AL invited some relatives watch him fly About 50 arrived two pickup trucks Greyhound bus just time watch him crash airplane explained assembled crowd just demon strated very difficult stall-induced vertical landing maneuver Nice recovery Jerry Illinois ana ucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Harrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6OIJBIJ Aodate Vico-Piesidents Chuck Deluno463l N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Prank Hughes 401 S Birch Pluctsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lea 819 Mundruke Bacuviu IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomino University City MO 63132 Jim Seurs P0 Boa 308 Bargin K' 40310 Bob Underwood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Since July 22 Illinois State Club Team Fun Fly Ive done very little Model Avi ation read Ill through airline school Denver August 23September 20 Im happy assign ment need keep paychecks coming really wanted India napolis September 13 Sorry guys Al Szymkowski reports 39 contestants attended 18th Annual Pattern Contest RC Club Chicago June 2829 Al also sent picture Al called young gentlemen Chicago Ole Time Pattern Flyers did specify Ole Time Pattern rs Ole TimePattern Flyers Which Al Left right Elmer Helfert Fritz Lindgren Ed Kazmirskie Bud Weber Les Fruh Frank Mad Due politics another long soapbox Im delaying district club-team news some great stuff RCMs Jerry Smith Osceola IN until next month Please read soapbox very carefully can talk about Chi cago Expo October 25-26 Dont forgetVincennes IN October 19 Tn-County Aero Club Free Flight meet Soapbox Some 200 years ago country sub jected two forms government pro moted Alexander Hamilton would have aristocratic minority rule over popu lace other form championed Thomas Jefferson believed individual citizens right ability govern himself Fortu nately Jeffersons premise prevailed basic doctrine Yet vast changes order today artd especially little organi zation model airplane fliers Academy Model Aeronautics AMA understand points should know define 1 sport flier 2 competition flier Briefly 1 sport fliers fly mostly enjoyment does include fly local contests may also travel some distance fly some contest frequently limit activity few certain formal events 2 Competition fliers mostly fly competively practice competition pursue specific formal events Both sport fliers competition fliers important AMA Since almost 90% AMA membership belongs sport flier group contribute vast majority funds AMAs financial position contend should receive majority returned services Unlike several fellow AMA district representatives believe sport flier can should ignored dont believe District IV VP expounds o tect competition flier sport flier does nothing will work club competition fliers ever anything fact have found just opposite true magnificent performance sport fliers club level backbone AMAs organizational strength Two years ago voters sportminded modelers elected two persons AMA board directors better known Executive Council EC promoted rather new different direction fof AMA two people strived steer AMA towards being aware responsive majority general membership departure normal concern AMA previously extended competition flier new AMA course now great danger President Earl Witts leadership 1 97980 has brought AMA black 1978 operating deficit $20030178 R H McGiven Audit June 21 1979 Instead help Executive Director John Worth Earl has received obstinate hostility Al though Earl inherited policies resulted 79 membership loss 80 has made strong recovery Despite formidable obstacles placed path Earl has remained honest open AMA member Unlike Executive Director Earl has entire assets AMA disposal pro mote personal ambitions Now small majority council nominating committee has decided AMA member should allowed decide want retain Earl Witt President AMA voted put Earl ballot 198182 aristocrats decided will have choice vote choice would choices AMA District VI members getting double dose back-room politics bosses also decided VP myself elected over six-year incumbent bad AMA therefore should have choice J Worths approved candidates certainly have yet accomplished objectives some roads being made obviously instill great amount fear some minds Initiating new projects within district stimulating inter est AMA business reporting numerous administrative irregularities just few items create discomfort among other EC members Since Earl have no personal goals within EC such pursuing favorable treatment FAI teams obtaining AMA em ployment hustling female staff simply inflating ego part November 198083 group Still think AMA member should have opportunity de cide just want office remains solution re ceive ballot will notice spot WRITE-IN can vote now DO NOT have send 1981 AMA dues ballot DO VOTE like form tyranny vote selections prefer AMA exists serve entire membership use write-in space send Earl Witt back AMA President Horrace Cain back AMA District VI VicePresident will memberships last chance maintain control over AMAs administrative policies Next Month AMA District Fun Fly news pictures Iowa igan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vics-President P 0 ton 1104 tiriniogham Ml 4801 2 Aasociaee Vice-Presidents James clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NC cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 6715 Sn Milwaukee WI 53218 Rossort 0 Lundbere 4928 Tioga St Daluth MN 55804 William Rohriig 4494 Tenglewood Tr. Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Domain Dr Madison Wi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Ponniac Mt 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 After few weeks yes no maybe pleasure Executive Council installed complete Geoff Styles term District VII VP may know Geoffs recommendation Tony Italiano complete term direction AMA President two names thought required Council consider Earl added name Tonysand vote fell yours truly Such drama AMA politics look upon good fortune strong signal Styles considers Tony Italiano worthy worker Districts vineyards have also observed during terms office Ken Morris Geoff Styles activity representation western portion District VII has brought focus way previously achieved will undertake keep mo mentum try add telephone review Geoff touched appointed offices positions plan contact person soon identified good guys bad guys too bad guys assessment Districts position magazine question favoring maga zine part membership package voted Council meeting Geoff reports enthusiasm toward positive move property acquisition perma nent AMA HQ site also corresponds vote question re-districting reviewed Geoff indicated question unre solved statistical support test opinion has undertaken although some opinion southeastern Michigan speaks convincingly southern peninsula Michigan joining District III spent evening after Council meeting shooting pool Dave Brown VP III Jim Scarborough chance talk over Appar ently District III ready willing accept addition plan settle question thorough population study opinion poll will have detailed report recommendation due time invite interested parties bring up date after having opened subject three four years ago Otherwise being just about out door way Finals Taft have no re port except feeling about last Council meeting very good number strong positive moves authorization invest property good early advance planning next years Nats site possibilitiesLake Charles San Antonio Lakehurst Soaring World Championships California okayed in-person meeting FF FAI Team Selection Committee okayed mainly spirit working together contrary negative press scuttlebutt have recently Things looking up ladies gents have strong list candidates next election AMA officers Arkansas siana Menico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 509 So telsanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aesociate Vice-Presidasta Buoo AerilI 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Samnes 523 N Lebanon SuipSur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. 8arnlesnille OK 74003 Bags packed ticket hand off Executive Council meeting weekend before Nats until phone rang Suddenly trip off due emergency work think actually want ed job Actually love work what always wanted can really pain times such rate Council meeting encourage read about else magazine AMA yours want also business budget well over million dollars year dollars time time read hear comments critical way AMAs business run Well let tell rep resentatives included usually have best can represent what think think instance asked put issue magazine being op tional two months have received total six replies four clubs two individuals tabulation inci dentally three keep part basic membership package two revert op tional club split exactly 50-50 over 100 clubs several thousand members District VIII vote just does consti tute mandate Okay off soapbox vote Council meeting offer Model Aviation option However due require ment t6 publish something members difference between membership magazine will $4 probably good compromise Subject closed writer also Nominating Committee meeting following Executive Council meet ing As know proxies allowed Council due law District Columbia However legal opinion requested Nominating Committee revealed no such limitation group Therefore proxy lined up stand group voted preference documented two witnesses So unhappy results responsibility results bit surprising Look elsewhere District VIII Mike Clark Ted White will appear ballot under stand Gene Kempel plans write-in campaign Looks like way comes out will have great representation next term important thing vote national scene expect consider able excitement Read about candidates will find information what have done what think act Examine facts vote District scene two photos picture below taken fun fly held summer Thibodaux LA brand new group says ready full AMA competition Still urge compete Left right club Vice-Presi dent judge Don Breaux judge Allie Robi chaux third place winner Pat Jennings son second place winner Lynn Sonier first place winner Bert Andry crash award winner Dane Hebert next picture shows some planes recent Baton Rouge contest foreground 90 powered Laser 200 quite impressive air Tragedy has again struck close home August 14 two members club LARKS badly injured crash full-scale Cessna 150 Tern Mahady Nick Nixon looking model belonging local youngster crashed rice field just off field Apparently Cessna stalled just quote Nick ran out airspeed altitude ideas once Fortunately spite very hard impact no fire Both going laid up several months Hopefully time see will much stronger Write call can come through Lake Charles visit know will glad hear form Incidentally under stand Murphys law came through again guessed stall warning device failed Good Luck Happy Flying 84 Model Aviation Colorado as aska h Ltaksta C Sooth Dakota IXWysoring DISTRICT REPORT Travis Molinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Assocrate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BNd Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 68208 Jim Rickoits 518 S Cloudos Sioux Falls 3057103 writing column being started motel room August 17 out middle Illinois Strange place District IX person Yes unless know Im way home 80 Nats have deadline copy reach AMA Headquarters Nats will covered depth model press over next few months let suffice say good Nats lots people attendance lots winners over country guests over world Headquarters staff did excellent job turn WORKS group other Ohio modelers put lots time effort planning carrying off worlds largest model airplane meet AMA Executive Council able put super long session work preparing future AMA details Executive Councils work will also covered later columns Id say everyone Nats lots modeling experiences past week August 1017 war stories victories near victories will long remembered con testants Nats personnel Ed Cox District IX AVP Kansas has sent some positive information about Kansas City Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA area could benefit having similar organization read Kansas City Area Council Aero modelers formed January 1980 charter member clubs Barnstormers Olathe KS Kansas City Radio Control Asso ciation KCRC Johnson County Aeronauts Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Northern Knights RC Sports Fliers Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club Sun Chasers St Joseph RC Wyandotte Rangers member clubs represent about 500 RC modelers Kansas City area Smithville Dam Busters newly formed club area has petitioned council membership primary function council provide common bond area clubs represent unified large body mat ters common welfare clubs constitution bylaws recognize protect individual interests club council governing body plays mostly passive rather active role area activities open house muscu lar dystrophy fund fly two activities being sponsored council open house fun/sport fly non-contest council members hosted dif ferent club year Anyone interested information KCACA would like copy constitution bylaws can contact EL Cox see address head column Pictures month feature some excellent work Slope Area Golden Eagles SAGE group North Dakota group pictures shows diversifica tion interests people share Keep up good work modelers Hawaii da Arizona C California S x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Asoociate Vine-Presidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroebor 2401 Zafra Ci Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Batty Stream 3723 Stowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake Cliv UT 84117 have several things report month Some Associate Vice-Presidents came out hiding sent report happenings areas attended Council meeting Ohio earlier month several things interest transpired Only couple meetings report month Harry Apolan invited November 198085 SAGE mall show Dickenson North Dakota monthly meeting Aerospace Club group model enthusiasts working aerospace field Im member club thanks Harry meeting featured demonstration Pete Young covering open framework MonoKote Pete really knows sublect has written article covering MonoKote handed out solicited comments prior pub lishing next meeting attended San Fernando Valley RC Flyers invited meeting Encino Marc Carston entertainment hustler Prior meeting met Marc club President Wayne McElrath Treasurer Tony MacClane over excellent dinner nearby meeting room restaurant didnt solve modelings prob lems sure hashed over might notice club has Scotsman Treasurer use President club meeting membership shown old timer RC Free Flight built blind club member Ralph Council model Quaker very forgiving docile RC trainer really astounding thing Ralph took off unassisted flew around 10 minutes until handed box over Wayne landing observers tell Ralph whether needs left up down moves sticks say theyll have him landing some day Ralph will subject tele vision program Real People planned materializes club requested bring both movies have possession would cut business meeting short provide time see Therefore able show Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions well received lots club members approach let know much enjoyed films As mentioned went Ohio attend Council meeting held prior Nats writing dont have financial figures Nats know number pre-entries over 1000 very good sign Ill mention some important things took place meeting First selection Vice-Presi dent District VII mail vote resulted tie between Tony Italiano Hardy Brodersen vote Council meeting re sulted Hardy Brodersen being returned Council served prior being beaten out Geoff Styles Geoff resigned take job flying site administrator Headquarters told John Worth land lord Washington served notice nual lease rate would increase $30000 $63726 expires early 1981 inspired Council authorize pur chase piece property would serve needs AMA HQ Should unde veloped land will pay cash own outright will set about having office building erected built specifications eye subleasing will course take some time will have continue renting interim hopefully rate somehwhere between what now pay what future holds may en tail move temporary quarters pres ent landlord interested three-year mini mum lease Council decided pursue issuance competitors license due com plaints received membership further decided no dues increase will necessary 1981 dues will $21 out magazine $25 magazine once again voted upon see whether would remain optional people supporting mandatory issue ace up sleeve proposed secret ballot vote reasoning some us feel hearts manda tory best Academy would cop out constituents secretly vote make mandatory didnt work issue failed seven six vote chance 1981 Nats could held Lakehurst NJ actively pursuing input locale 1982 FAI Scale team will selected using FAI rules rather USA rules should smooth out some problems en countered using latter method AMA will ask host 1981 Soaring Championships December FAI meeting Paris group Southern California clubs has presented proposal conduct meet next Council meeting will Wash ington DC 15th 16th November Usually Nominating Committee meets puts names ballot rubber stamp manner unless two nominated year saw four names subm itted Presidency After much discussion names Homer Smith John Grigg placed ballot incumbent Earl Witt unable pull enough support committee re-nominated same thing happened case Horrace Cain incumbent Vice-President District VI Im sure much will said made sometimes bold actions necessary AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds received word new ukie club Phoe nix call themselves Sun Valley Con troliners consist largely bunch retreads have gone ukie-RC route back again Some names older fliers might familiar about Ted Kraver Jim Storts club fortu nate have two flying sites club assisting Southwest Regionals will held 31 January 1 February 1981 extremely large meet held Phoenix Nevada get word via AVP Lonnie Kroeber flying goes despite heat -Scalers have put some demonstrations lead-in big meet held 9 10 11 October Eldorado Dry Lake south Henderson Showboat Casino meet headquarters Betty Stream District X AVP Don Weitz making arrangements Keith Whitney Utah her AVPs comes word third annual Pterodactyl Derby held Vernal UT early July two-day meet featuring UC FF verges edge funfly Keith claims has loosely called record rally claims thermals out-Taft Taft Id like see also sent information 21st annual contest held Labor Day weekend article will appear too late give advance information Per haps Keith will follow up some information still have some money left travel budget about inviting club meeting Dont forget have AMA display available mall show exhibition Drop line THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vico-Proojdonu Al Dulwr 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Box 48 Broativiem MT 59015 Ed Mc0olioagh 53 SE 61 Psrtland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reejo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Some may know now have honor being ballot office President opportunity serve Academy President leaves little awe important know think can good job because comes right down bottom line important resource bring Academy experience have manager Boeing Company since early 60s have spent much time worrying over problems Boeing Academy now facing will next few years experience Executive Coun cil goes back 1970 appointed Associate Vice-President Attendance Council meetings has continuous interruption since 1973 efforts Council have always directed toward moves positive directions have refused get involved petty ac tivities engaged recently others Among accomplishments sig nificant preparation long range plan Academy task took three years lot talking pleading lead ing perseverance now have plan ready used Much effort possible because direct experience planning Boeing plan also required major objectives Academy prioritized Very high list priorities acquisition keeping flyingsites member committee pro posed hire individual plan attack flying sites get ball rolling plan accepted Executive Council underway Other committees have worked Safety Committee Bylaws Committee Scholarship Committee addition am acting consultant Headquar ters staff task computerizing accounting system actions related aimed moving ahead future believe Academy must take steps now ready growth seen next decade rapidly reaching end ability stretch system designed 20000 mem bers meet growth need positiveacting Council led forward-looking Presi dent meet challenges will face years ahead feel can provide leadership will hear about topics near future 86 Model Avjation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta York NY 10005 What really first step aeromodel ing Im too sure suppose depends old beginner what experiences have Before think ing building anything imagine watching seagull soar sparrow swoop land ing could what starts love things fly could sight scrap paper caught up swirl wind starts saying yourself Gee better shape some strength right places could get piece paper ride current clear up out sight Bet could too can remember way back kid Junior Aviation League meet ing ended showers paper gliders being launched windows Jordan Marsh Company out over streets Boston recently son Richard have tossed high out over Wall Streets canyons always exciting race design next cut out bal ance test out across office ready simultaneous launch gest flight furthest highest safety point view dont think much window launches think highly paper gliders can flying fun begins So paper glider right now call Patty Paper Parrot short Patty uses piece stiff paper seven inches four half inches Note please said uses Patty does require paper exact size wings can little longer shorter wider body can longer orshortertoo fact thats big part enjoyment experimentation beginning though dont vary too far proven design Very important weight paper Just now made Patty cut Kleenex box proved far too heavy made some light-weight paper like Im typing now poor Patty floppy parrot Next came fairly stiff piece paper came mail advertise ment Just right Patty Paper Parrot born ordinary paper clip about one fourth inches long nose glided across room full majesty start fold paper half until get hang trace Pattys outline paper making sure put dotted line representing fold fold paper Using nice sharp pair shears cut Patty out dont too worried didnt cut right line sure make little cut B dont make too deep dont forget cut off corner C Now open up Patty slip paper clip should give more-or-less correct amount dihe dral Fold up twin fins B Note have elevators between B C bend up triflebetter make half triflefor stability Try gliding move paper clip back forth adjust center gravity location correct stalls dives thats Youre set probably wont need pattern cut out next Patty Just make sure wings broad enough strength keep twisting Same thing goes bodydont make too skinny between wing tail can try such designs canards tail first models putting clip tail instead front main wing should no limit imagina tion Make few regular Patty designs first course perfect adjustment technique can go fancy extra parts Scotch tape staples stuff Patty Paper Parrot starts A Nonny Moose Thinking about starts got mulling over some old issues Star Skippers first pomes A Nonny Moose ever published Nonny loved turn out doggerel well models ltad message im portant message Novice Nonny Moose Im sure can build plane really think could. someoned show cut wood can make fly real high really think can. someoned show read plan can make wing think tail body too someoned show spread glue can too modeler fly out best Just show will meet test Please show show show really want know. build plane fly plane really make go needs little push Just start will really think hobbys great Can someone help large young newcomers aero modeling can brought along older modelers encourage help make worth no Lindberghs flying Atlantic days start avalanche towards hobby shops So save little time kid down street group school youngsters own club might start off Patty Paper Parrot No CL Postal Fall Control Line fliers should note no postal contest has scheduled fall postals have successful re going little catching up before continuing November 1980 87 Square Paper Glider ED WHITTEN 0 PATTY THE PAPER PARROT AC) mminmmmin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87
Summary-- Nats Executive Council Meeting New Flying Site Rep Duty AMA HQ following brief account actions taken August 9 AMA Council meeting held National Championships Wil mington OH minutes meeting will published upon final approval after November 15 1980 Council meeting 1 District VII Vice-President Hardy Brod ersen Birmingham Ml elected fill unexpired term vacated Geoffrey Styles Milwaukee WI 2 May 1980 Meeting minutes changes submitted previously mail approved publication see elsewhere issue 3 Headquarters Relocation Authoriza tion purchase property DC area up $200000 approved together three-year fund raising campaign building construction rental continue during campaign period 4 Keyman Insurance $75000 ap proved AMA Executive Director Assistant AMA beneficiary via Northwestern Insurance Company 5 1982 Scale Team Selection try ing team 1981 Nats must enter models meeting FAI rules flying AMA rules 6 FF Committee Meeting In-person meet ing travel lodging costs paid AMA-FAI Fund approved 7 Rule Book Effectivity March 1 instead traditional January 1 recommended AMA Contest Boards next publication 8 RC Soaring World Championships Offer California 1981 meet approved submission December 1980 annual FAI meeting 9 Two Meter World Cup Use words world champion world champion ships event approved sanc tioning event 10 Air Show Pyrotechnics Ban Teams asked submit local licensing legal requirements basis possible lifting ban 11 Preliminary 1981 Budget Requested November 80 meeting presentation 12 Magazine Option Approved 1981 Open member dues magazine $2500 magazine AMA News section magazine mailed separately $2100 13 FAt Team Expenses AMA pay 80% shipping costs fuel model box es World Championship teams AMA FAI funds 14 Team Fund Donations Unless desig nated specific purposes use such funds shall decided vote program partici pants same use funds program entry fees 15 Nats Planning National Free Flight Society other special interest groups invited next Nats planning meeting 16 Distinguished Service Award ap proved announcement made time presentation 17 Smithsonian Project HQ assess costs February 1981 project offer proposal Council consideration next meeting 18 Next Meeting Approved Washing ton DC Novemeber 15 1980 special FAI briefing November 16 New Dues Structure No Extra 1981 Members Competition Fee 1981 See new membership application page 122 also synopsis August 9th Executive Council actions Briefly differ ences membership cost between choose receive magazine will receive AMA News section magazine will $400 $2500 Open membership magazine $2100 its August 9th Nats meeting AMA Executive Council rescinded its previous ac tion would have required extra fee competitors next membership dues restructuring new face being seen AMA Headquar ters days Au gust 1 1980 recent- ly created staff position Flying Site Repre sentative came life person Geoffrey Styles Geoff moved Washington Mu- ueofi otymes waukee WI previously served AMA Associate Vice-President later Vice-President District VII modeler keen proponent model aviation since 1937 Geoff has much back ground experience well fliers appreci ation facts life help him new task Free Flight Control Line Radio Control experience behind him felt Styles will have good understanding what required local clubs essence flying site situation simpleNo sitesNo Flying situation nobody model aviation wants past AMA has Headquarters staff handle flying site assignment part time basis intermingled other duties However response members enthusiastic pressure Executive Council created new position thereby giving strong commitment matter flying fields Much has done remains done USA has official Outdoor Recreation Program work government departments involved development clubs have success search sites informa tion should compiled use chartered clubs necessary AMAs successful booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites needs updated revised Communications tween chartered clubs HQ should strengthened complete flow information topic can started maintained short much think Geoff Styles have moved long step forward Styles says 42 years building flying models still gets big thrill see ing handiwork take sky states can accomplish what wants Continued page 77 November 198073 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA ELECTIONS As write column am some what bitter over inner workings Academy feel though am victim Watergate-type consipiracy managed keep off ballot 1981-1982 AMA President As now stands member would wish have AMA President another term will have write name opposed just putting check mark after names two other candidates could gracefully accept rejection membership open equal vote could possibly accept Nomi nating Committees decision except direct intervention Executive Director proceedings letter evidence written Executive Director circulated Nominating Committee AMAs past Presidents campaign conducted keep name off ballot prevent re-election membership thought would happen name ballot unaware extent depth anti-Witt campaign until night before Nominating Com mittee meeting received copy Headquarters letter circulated Council have get rid Council mem bers differ Headquarters poli cy overtones involved resignation can appreciate individual writ ing letter would burn bridges behind him As result information did have few days revise letter acceptance nomination space permits following letter part letter supersedes original letter acceptance nomination Presidency Gentlemen did choose make statement originally indicating would accept nomina tion President subsequent have received latest series letters editorials hot line comments reports deals members Headquarters intended influence Nominating Committee AMA elec torate eliminate Council members agree Executive Director critical Headquar ters administration four members Council up nomination re-elec tion time have critical Headquarters before proceeding would like submit letter willingness accept second last term office go record follows Kip Smythe has resigned again have assailed harangue about criticism Headquarters reason resignation must stopped am knowledgeable Mr Smythes situation submit internal Headquarters problems indicated Dr Fillys study Headquarters external actions resulted resig nation Kip Smythe two persons AMA staTf formal education graduate degree field working spite fact Kip managed larger staff greater responsibility membership response paid eighth lowest salary Headquarters staff well below staff average prior latest additions AMA staff better jobs wee created new assistant director flying site managerthere no promotion within AMAtwo new staff members hired better salary Mr Sinythe dead-end job stated no future him AMA resignation sudden far particular job concerned sudden relative Mr Smythes leaving AMA led believe exclamation print Another Resignation Kip Smythe has seeking em ployment higher pay future year knowledge Early 1979 high consideration employment management Smithsonian Museum nearly lost AMA time successful candi date three understand con sidered anyone would read releases Mr Winters retirement intended believe sole reason leaving AMA criticism some four Council members currently up nomination re-election Again factual Discussion Mr Winters retirement occurred before Council members really entered term office year ago Mr Winter tendered retirement enticed stay longer being offered vir tually full pay part time work agreed stay understand ing prolonged situation Mr Ross McMullen hired assistant editor seven months ago ostensibly Mr Winters eventual replacement Mr Winters planned retirement provided opportunity lash out Headquarters critics used intent prevent nomination re-election criteria becoming mem ber AMA Board Directors Executive Council have approval Executive Director employee Council AMA AMA has reached new low mem bership organization representation As individual candidacy would like state position has much talk cannot work Executive Direc tor really issue simple terms chief AMA term used Article IX Section 3 bylaws reports 74 Model Aviation find no difficulty com municating Executive Director find extreme reluctance him communicate Unfortunately action through AMA Headquarters fore majority necessary com munication must originate Execu tive Directors end line fails refuses communica tion link falls due action communication failure AMA Head quarters end beyond control taking office outlined letter Executive Director felt areas responsibility lay indicated willingness revise position necessary later presented copies letter execu tive session received no negative comments indications general reasonable approach Executive Director apparently rejected position did come Along letter issued directive conduct Council meetings bylaws clearly state President shall preside Executive Director took excep tion to careful campaign put motion shout down first Council meeting St Louis courtesy allowing complete first sen tence introductory speech before interrupting Subsequent answering inquiries members column critical AMA management started conflicting exchange Executive Director Model vialion resolve called meeting mediating committee subsequently reported Council last sum mer agreed would air differences print Executive Director would call twice week keep current AMA operations through headquarters believe have point honored commitment made Council agreed Execu tive Director must take posi tion Executive Director has honored fulfilled commitment agreement quite effective worked well until John Clemens defeated aspirations high EAI office result being United States delegate circumstance Executive Director aware existed until ClAM meet ing Paris Although feel employee improper Executive Director support activity can appreciate anxiety getting back having totally free hand acting name President will echo posi tion actions feel no great conflict Executive Director personally have years executive experience have able work effectively people have difference opinion agree major items differences tween Executive Director self being resolved Council 1 Relocating Headquarters out District Columbia should result time office less costly operation 2 new Executive Director con tract will resolve employeremployee relationship 3 past practice virtually key staff taking leave avoiding re sponsibility during Executive Direc tors absence quite frequent hiring new assistant director should resolve Some other inefficiencies manage ment Headquarters bother involve judgment perform ance job up Council judge act upon summarizeit necessary have close personal relationship tween directors managers effec tively perform job Executive Directors actions should factor nominating officers AMA have time incentive effectively execute responsibilities AMA Presidency feel spite turmoil have made great steps toward future stability AMA should up membership AMA judge decide other officers continuance office should given opportunity opposed determination being made result carefully calculated campaign prevent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS Good Newsthe Council has taken action toward obtaining AMAowned office site outside District Columbia listening pro posal gave feeling hear ing own reasoning repeated last years Model viation including raising funds promoting building donations sale patches Bad Newsthe delay taking action costly no time left construct office before pres ent lease expires will have enter another costly lease period de lay construction estimated time lapse taking action could cost AMA much half million dollars Ken Held 7th AMA President Another former AMA President has left us Ken Held 74 Livonia MI President during early difficult period AMA history-1950-51 number mem bers annual budget much smaller much harder carry business operating national association Ken early leaders helped get AMA prominence enjoy today worlds largest sport aviation orgainzation free world first came AMA member 1940 No 793 Ken tenacious AMAer deep interest AMAs welfare right up until last stages Ieu kemia claimed him August 22 earlier rallied long stay hospital previously threatened claim him recovered come home resume terest activity AMA matters particularly concerned 1979-80 con troversies AMA politics last acts sign letter along other past Presidents AMA advising current leaders seek positive solutions AMA problems Born Brownstown IN KennethG Held spent life three states Indiana New York Michigan time election AMA President located Detroit Chief Electrical Engineer Detroit Transmission Division General Motors Corporation Having division since its start Ken much development GMs hydramatic drive After college Ken professional para chute iumper During time operated Held Parachute Service Wayne County Airport Detroit business devel oped major parachute repair depot Ken became proud possessor CAA Riggers license No 153 Sometime during parachute barnstorming career Ken married very lovely girl name Maryanne became Mrs Held early 20s Ken gave up jumping turned attention electrical engineering modeling started Ideal Bierlot 1918 addition originators American Miniature Race Car Association served midwest director five years AMA Ken gained great deal respect recognition both model flier administrator aero modeling rograms Just before death AMA Council Past Presidents voted him Model Aviation Hall Fame As AMA President Ken helped organize contest coordinator network basis sanctioning over thousand contests year USA also strong advo cate having AMA member receive Academy publication Model v/at/onhe worked toward end noted July 1950 editorial item will good host others also provide source information members something sadly lacking past Kens Hall Fame data notes first ever break 150 mph D Speed Control Line 1950 also Leader Continued page 77 November 1980 75 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nelson Opitz Rockaway NJ writes paid $25 April 2 1980 membersAMA No 65243 received mag rest Nelson have turned problem over Carol Merfeld membership department AMA Head quarters has replaced Kip Smythe such matters Carol wants tell write such matters will solve immeliately can notify either us will get right Nelson will get mags Kip Smythe way went computer company Washington DC very sorry see him go lost good time e met Carol Merfeld times ex cellent capable employee know can replace Kip important picture three generations Radio Control enthusi asts Sunday afternoon Henry Arnold left next him daughter-in-law Jill Hank Jr next Stacy Arnold has just stolen daddys hat have picture taken flying 60 powered brfskmzzkt something having very good time what hobby really about Also won first RC Advanced Decatur AL meet Bill has entered six contests far placed Dave Phillips right has also placed six times 1980 Pensa cola Baton Rouge Marietta Gunters ville name few brat middle Dave Phillips Jr age 5 flies Quickee 200 ease will soon beat daddy everything Ive AMA Council nine years best speech ever heard lady Last week Joan Grigg Lockport NY showed up got permission speak August Nats meeting delivered good lec ture Joans husband John Dis trict II Vice-President went am asking five minutes time After half years being involved inner workings AMA have some questions ask questions meant answered now just thought about e am mad enough over come being scared death being have kids remember growing up years own selves remember new kid moving neighborhoodor perhaps new kid yourself battles taking sidesthe break ing updoes sound familiar Have gone back over AMA mail lately reread Have read some newslet ters own club newsletter call growing organization can grow still fighting over new kids neigh borhood Im tired watching grown men accuse other childish nonsense waste time intelligence 15 go room lock door talk out hostilities start listening other appear fairly intelligent Thank listening Thank Joan womans viewpoint way fine job has husband John Grigg done represent ing New York area Nominating Committee has seen fit place John forthcoming ballot run against Mr Homer Smith AMA President John has top Vice-President district Dont Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 76 Model Aviation Are aware growing national interest AMA show teams Only few couple years ago now new teams have sprung up coast coast teams give precision controlled aerobatic demonstrations air shows elsewhere steal show So important does AMA feel teams Council recently voted unanimously motion Mr Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President award free membership team managers year Shown L-R Jim Henry Bob Hamilton Gary Tatasciore Jim Weems Bill Norman Dusty Shinn Clark Newman members Bama Flyers Air Show Team particular air show team actually AMA sanctioned club itself sanction 722 want meet three win ningest RC fliers southeast Bill Norman left won first year big Pensacola FL RC bash picture John ano Joan Grigg enjoying RC gliders New York contest See next month 1980 Nats Nominating Committee Minutes Wilmington OH meeting called order 850 pm August 9 1980 Cliff Piper appointed chairman Bill Mathews ap pointed secretary VPs present except John Embry John Embry telephone designated Rick Gerling representative nominating committee After discussion Rick Gerling seated committee accordance Article IX Section 1 bylaws Candidates nomination checked letters nomination letters accept ance status Leader Member Contest Director etc Letters nomination Ray Meyers VP District VI Russ Snyder VP District VIII rejected lack letters acceptance no showing either Leader Member Contest Director MOVED Grigg seconded Mathews accept nominees Districts IV X Candidate District IV VP Chuck Fore man accepted unanimously Chuck Foreman didnt vote Candidates District X Jim Scarborough Bev Wisniewski accepted unani mously Voting nominees President follows H Smith J Grigg E Witt J Clemens 1st Ballot 4 3 2nd Ballot -i 3 3rd Ballot 6 H Smith J Grigg did vote H Smith Grigg nominees President Flying Site Rep cant page 73 Flying Site Rep job will get same satisfaction Toward end will need input clubs experi ences good bad can shared others can also expect hear him questions assistance working site problems ask help business promising miraclesbut expect able has possible before help assure problems getting keep ing flying sites reduced giving attention long run may important efforts AMA AMA has initiated financial time personnel commitment direc tion therefore major improvement service behalf members fu ture model aviation Ken Held Cont page 75 Member since 1945 Contest Director first five Plymouth International contests addition other meets Four clubs made him Honorary Life Member Midwest RC Society Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron Greater Detroit Hiking Soaring Society Livonia Rib Crackers Grigg withdrew candidate nomina tion VP District II Grigg MOVED accept J Byrne N Likes nominees VP District II Fore man seconded Passed 10 1 Voting nominees VP District VI follows 1st Ballot 9 2nd Ballot B Thompson__ R Gerling7 HCain14 B Thompson R Gerling nomi nees VP District VI Voting nominees VP District VIII follows M Clark T White G Hem pel C Alba 1st Ballot 4 3 M Clark T White VP District V III 2nd3rd BallotBallot 9 17 3 00 nominees Summary Nominees President H Smith J Grigg VP District II J Byrne N Likes VP District IV C Foreman VP District VI B Thompson R Gerling VP District VIII M Clark T White VP District X J Scarborough B Wisniewski meeting adjourned 1105 pm Editors Note Nominating Committee composed eleven district vice-presidents delegated representati yes national officers President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director com mittee present meeting voting procedure used meeting select election ballot first two candidates sequence achieved ma jority vote committee underlined digits indicate received majority vote Minutes-- Executive Council Meeting May 3-i 1980 following attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NYVP III Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-V Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WIVPVIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankowski Belle vue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA General Brooke Allen National Aeronautic Association representative Also attending Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Howard CrispinDistrict IV Richard GerlingDistrict VI Al Novatnik General Manager Model Airplane News Randy Vlahos Penny Witt Present AMA Executive Staff Carl Wheeley Model Aviation Publisher Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting Note maximum number votes 15 11 Vice-Presidents President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director NAA Repre sentative APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19 1980 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly January 19 1980 minutes offi cially approved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT S/T recommended officers owed expense reimbursement Academy must make requests same no later 15 February following year B S/T reviewed financial status expenses PR Department C S/T recommended $2000 food allowance officers authorized Council meetings D S/T recommended revision Executive Directors contract provide regular review E S/T reviewed some details Executive Directors expense account III COMMITTEE REPORTS A Dues Structure Committee Reported Chairman J Grigg advised Coun cil meeting held May 2 AMA HQ committee members present Grigg Chairman Cain-VI McNeill-S/T Jack son-AMA Comptroller Witt-ex officio Grigg reiterated function Committee establish dues rates rather research recommend concerning possibility different classes member ships varying benefits After reading entire report Chairman MOVED seconded adopt Committee recommendations B report effective January 1 1981 existing dues structure Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen shall remain effect now established B imposition competition li cense fee paid competition stamp similar FAI stamp full* mem ber desiring enter sanctioned competition proceeds fee offset costs preparing stamps producing rule books other costs associated non-FAI com petitive administration *Note full member equates Open member motion failed 7 7 against ED VII Xl IX IV V 1 abstained NAA Subsequently MOVED seconded Dues Structure Committee recommendations B implemented next general dues restructuring Passed amended 3A 12 2 against ED V 1 abstained NAA An Amendment offered seconded passing unanimously strike out paren thetical information contained recom mendation B See motion 2 Passed unanimously /Editors note action subse quently rescinded August 9 Council meeting Continued next page November 198077 Minutes Cont page 77 B Headquarters Relocation Committee Report Chairman Mathews Mathews ad vised severai areas being researched prime consideration time being given Reston VA Chuck Foreman gave presentation Reston possibility well received Council requested seek written proposal mail distribution Council soon possible C Flying Site Committee Report Chairman Foreman Foreman read Com mittee report consisted job descrip tion duties expectations starting budget Flying Site Representative After discussion details MOVED seconded accept Fly ing Site Committee report implement recommendations therein Passed amended 4A 10 2 against S/I VI 3 abstained IX NAA An Amendment offered seconded fifth paragraph page entitled Job Title Flying Site Representative deleted concerning travel requirements amendment passed noted travel required would prohibited 13 1 against VI 1 abstained NAA D Nats Type Meet Outside US request Chairman Mathews item deferred until following day E CD Qualifications Report H Cain Cain read May 3 memo Council en titled Committee Report Initial Qualifi cation Contest Directors following recommendation adopted Cain reported training program CD appli cants should required initially form questionnaire completed applicantgraded passed failed persons Vice-President Cains proposal order open book test com pelling aspirant CD become familiar AMA Rule Book researching answers After some discussions details pos sible ramifications MOVED seconded accept Mr Cains report implement recommenda tions specifically Attachment soon possible motion passed 14 1 abstained X Initial Qualification Contest Directors Attachment AMA Headquarters Functions 1 Supply District Vice-Presidents printed questionnaires reference sheets HQ may send questionnaire directly applicant 2 Refer Contest Director applications District Vice-President 3 Withold issuing new Contest Direc tor license until approved District Vice-President District Vice-President Functions 1 Send questionnaire applicants 2 Review completed questionnaires certify applicant being qualified CD status 3 Be responsible proper administra tion outstanding questionnaires during VP changeover period Procedural Guidelines 1 Send questionnaire applicant stamped return envelope 2 Applicant returns completed question naire District VP 3 District VP notes errors 4 three answers cor rect return questionnaire applicant indicate correct answers ap prove applicants application until he/she makes corrections 5 questionnaire satisfactorily completed forward AMA HQ approved application completed questionnaire 6 Send note completion appli cant advise him errors Notice procedure supersedes practice allowing Associate Vice-Presidents approve CD applications applications must forwarded District Vice-Presi dent F Show Teams Report C Foreman Foreman IV advised Show Team Committee comprised major show team members formed April 80 Toledo Show appointing District IV VicePresident liaison between themselves Council Foreman submitted behalf request team managers AMA sanctioned show teams provided opportunity free membership manner similar Contest Directors MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 6A AMA sanctioned show team team managers granted free memberships same Contest Directors AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 6 stipulation free show team manager membership allowed per show team per year passed unanimously IV REVIEW OF MANDATORY MAGAZINE MOVED seconded Model via tion magazine return optional status effec tive January 11981 After considerable pro con discussion motion passed 8 7 against NAA IV VIII Xl ED VII IX V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT Upon review voting criteria Executive Director contract MOVED seconded paragraph V Executive Directors contract amend ed inserting word elected between Council include NAA Council member thus reading V purpose contract official action AMA Executive Council presumed mean action backed 3/4 majority written vote elected Council members office NAA representa tive motion passed unanimously needed affirmative vote pass Note revote allowed general consensus sub stantiated written ballots first vote failed pass motion rity apparently due misunderstanding tent Following motion amend con tract MOVED seconded passed unani mously present Executive Directors contract terminated end first Council meeting 1981 commit tee appointed start negotiating new contract Executive Director AMAs attorney Jeremiah Courtney assist committee preparing new con tract Further discussion produced consensus should negotations result con tract first Council meeting 1981 existing contract would continue un til negotiations finalized President appointed committee follows B Mathews Chairman John Grigg Earl Witt VI REVIEW OF FREE CONTEST DIREC TOR MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded effective retro active January 1 1980 previous free CD membership policy reinstated effective January 1 sanction fees shall standardized $500 free sanc tions will eliminated motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA AMENDMENT seconded strike out $500 substitute $1000 motion 10 failed 7 8 against Xl Pres VIII V IX ED SIT VII REVIEW OF THIRTY-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded amend 30day trial membership policy become effec tive day after postmark date See November 79 minutesmotion 9 page 8 motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA discussion noted need prevent possibility someone having accident applying trial membership thus need delay factor provide insurance coverage after minimum day after application VIII SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP RECOG NITION MOVED seconded Council accept policy Grigg proposal submitted November 79 See November 79 minutes XXV page 14 motion passed amended 1 2B 11 2 against V IX 2 abstained NAA S/T Note number 1 proposal word citizen replaced resident AMENDMENT seconded insert proposal special interest groups seeking acceptance AMA granted recognition provided no meaningful challenge application failed 4 7 against Xl Ill ED IV V II VIII4 abstained X NAA Pres AMENDMENT seconded strike out number 4 proposal words through annual dues payment passed 14 1 ab stained NAA criteria portion Griggs proposal now reads follows Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US resident members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 1 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council IX REPORT ON HQ INSURANCE clarified 1980 Head quarters Executive Director Comp troller both bonded $1 00000 other AMA employees bonded $50000 X HO BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Directors recommenda tions subject contained March 25 memo Council discussed Executive Directors proposal suggested due large amounts money involved 78 Model Aviation Council HQ need professional business advice dealing major financial policy decisions Thus Executive Director ad vocated possible solution establish ment committee made up business experts among AMA membership MOVED seconded business ad visory committee established advise Council motion passed 9 4 against Pres V II VI 2 abstained SIT VII consultation Executive Direc tor President will appoint committee select business advisors XI SHOW TEAM DISTRICTS problem show team coordina tion discussed noting problems caused show team operates outside its own district resultant complaints other show teams President directed Chuck Foreman refer subject Show Team Commit tee input XII REDISTRICTING III AND VII Because eastern Michigan separated rest District VII Lake Michi gan preventing easy travel access District functions suggested would benefit members eastern Michigan become affiliated District Ill Lacking concrete evidence wishes concerned President directed VicePresidents Districts III VII develop wording questionnaires sent Dis trict members relative problem XIII REVIEW OF SIG CUB AS POSSIBLE NO2 AMA MODEL Referred May 4 Council meetingsession XIV SANCTIONS FOR NON-FLYING EVENTS MOVED seconded separate sanc tioning procedures developed estab lished mall shows static displays motion passed 13 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 1 5A participants static model display event exempt AMA membership requirement AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 15 event totally static CD required passed unanimously XV REVIEW OF 1979 FINANCIAL STATE MENT MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 79 financial statement submit ted approved XVI UPDATE OF 1980 BUDGET MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 1 980 budget update accepted incorporating changes made Coun cil January Additional items 1980 budget acted upon meeting follows A Executive Director Cost-of-Living crease MOVED seconded three per cent cost-of-living increase salary author ized Executive Director retroactive January 11980 noted amount included salary total approved January motion passed majority required written vote 14 1 against V B Per Diem Officers MOVED seconded Council offi cers allowed Council meetings $2000 per diem food allowance based nights lodging plus effective July 11980 motion passed 7 5 against VIII VI Pres V IX 3 abstained IV ED NAA C Increase Officers Travel Budget MOVED seconded 20% increase authorized officers travel budget retro active January 1 1980 motion passed 8 2 against V VI 5 abstained Xl Pres ED NAA IV D Salary Item Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded reinstate $15000 1980 budget applied salary assistant executive director motion passed 8 5 against VI Pres V III VII 2 abstained IX After vote motion 22 Executive Director announced Carl Maroney now officially employed Headquarters administrative assistant primarily assigned insurance FCC flying site duties Vince Man kowski asked accept position Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded prior em ployment upon resignation District IX VP Mankowski will appoint Travis McGinnis successor motion passed 14 1 abstained V recess called 600 pm sup per break meeting reconvened 735 pm without NAA representativethus 14 maximum possible votes E Funding Rockefeller Model Show MOVED Grigg II seconded funding authorized spring 1980 New York Rockefeller Center Model Show up $1500 50-50 sharing basis motion failed S 6 against Ill VII IV IX V VIII 3 abstained Pres XI X F Equipment HQ Accounting Dept MOVED seconded $10000 budgeted 1980 purchase mini computer HQ accounting department motion passed 13 1 abstained Pres4 Note Homer Smith XI because extensive experience computer field will consulted will advise prior pur chase G Flying Site Representative Salary MOVED seconded salary range figure established Flying Site Rep resentative $20000 $25000 motion passed 10 2 against SIT V 2 abstained Pres XVII SURPLUS FUND INVESTMENT POLICY Worth advised Council AMA member investment counselor NAA Finance Committee recommended invest ment programs greater return could realized Council discussion however indi cated preference continue investing Academys surplus past Thus MOVED seconded Council authorize continuance present policy secured surplus money investments motion passed 13 1 abstained Xl XVIII FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PROJECT REVIEW informational purposes Worth briefed Council current land development project being developed several AMA members project currently recruiting thirty well-known modelers being asked invest $5000 Since several members Council may approached Worth advised AMAs legal counsel determined conflict interest issue may wish join project provided vote concerning future contracting AMA investors XIX EXECUTIVE INSURANCE As follow-up item XXI January 80 minutes Brown III advised Council New England Life Phoenix Mutual contacted information quotes concerning key man insurance President directed Chuck Foreman further investigate subject report Council XX OPEN MEETING DATE APPROVAL MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly open membership meeting scheduled complying bylaws August 13 Wilmington Airfield Ohio XXI NATS LODGING POLICY Council officers MOVED seconded Council officers attend August 13 meetings dorm lodging will provided AMA expense Friday August 8 including August 13 motion passed 12 2 abstained VI XI XXII TRANSFER OF DECEASED AMA PRESIDENTS LICENSE NUMBER Council reviewed request son recently deceased AMA past president transfer fathers number son Prece dent has presidential number re tired never reissued bearer dies MOVED seconded request presidential number transference son denied motion passed 9 4 against VIII ED III 1 abstained XI XXIII CRITERIA FOR FAI LOGOS Worth advised Council two re cent AMA-hosted world championships volun teer officials preferred give AMA FAI proper recognition Worth thus recom mended policy future MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly modeling world championship hosted US under AMA auspices will have both FAI AMA identification logos developed XXIV DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR OFFICER EXPENSES After discussion noting several conflict ing theories what legally required way documentation obtain remunera tion incurred officer expenses MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director contact proper authorities concerning documentation requirements both officers employees MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly cutoff date reimbursement officer expenses will February 15 1981 expenses incurred 1980 February 15 succeeding years future reimbursemen ts Minutes concluded next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT November 1980 79 Connecticut Majos achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Assonsate Vice-Pvendests Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ltdyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ate. Kittery ME 03904 Very short column month Dis trict pointless Continue discuss mattdatory versus optional magazine has done die-hards refuse believe have twice defeated magazine has once again voted remain optional Please lets now get back fun things have good election start again pull together John Grigg District II will make fine President AMA Earl Witts dis favor eyes few past Presidents kept him off ballot very timely letter Nominating Committee signed 10 past Presidents letter absolutely killed chance Earl ballot past Presidents Presidents make some mistakes past Presidents made writing letter Earl made hit trying honest criti cisms goals AMA picture above shows inverted hover Ernie Huber really first accomplish maneuver RC chop per Ernie now doing autorotationpower off landings too pic taken Plum Island demo fly few weeks ago Massa chusetts picture Shown two best because took Nats pass along Mr Wheeley brought home again promptly misplaced Sorry Erniethe other ones better again Sam Welcome Travis McGinnis Jim Mowrey Kansas quoted Travis column last month has some strong words both pro con relatively simple reader see VPs tent about some hobby shops will ing display membership display board Send name address tell free patch want efforts Sorry Horrace voted Sorry Earl New Jertey S New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg Ilintrict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockpnfl NY 14094 Asaocate VIcePresidengs Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29213th Sr. Baysde NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscutaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2SchenectadyNY 12309 Hunk Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 received rather large response re quest inputs magazine issue far greater expected much firm individual opinions previously expressed question asked youwhy re-vote magazine question During 1979 surveyed District II clubs magazine issue receiving about 22% response overwhelming message response District II wanted right make own decision whether receive magazine although vast majority would continue take magazine April 1979 Council meeting made motion return magazine optional status effective January 1980 motion failed vote Without benefit further survey letters both pro con made motion May 1980 Coun cil meeting return magazine optional status effective January 1981 motion passed one-vote felt since year passed since last full effort obtain opinions should allowed last opportunity heard subject Parliamentary procedure provides modification reversal previous motion subsequent meetings long no effect passed motion has taken place August 1980 Council meet ing would provide final opportunity answered request heard loud clear End subject Hank Likes AVP Hank has Subm itted proposal 1981 Nationals held Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center Listen detailsi 2900-ft long runway RC Pattern Pylon Scale five miles away beautiful site RC Helicopter Soaring three choices Indoor sites 3000-ft long paved taxiway Control Line nearby grass area combat Free Flight site parachute jump circle two choices hangers Headquarters camping space 300 campers trailers dozens motels nearby dormitory local college best its site 1981 Nats site location has pro posed Executive Council now goes hands Nationals Executive Committee review evaluation report hopefully positive Execu tive Council makes its decision 1981 Nats may well District II John Byrne AVP John sends along four photos first two touching same time gratifying first photo Larry Katz President Richmond Model Fly ing Club standing sign flying field dedicating Al Lobalto sec ond photo shows very large spectator turnout field dedication ceremony Al Lobaito prior untimely death founder long-time member RFMC following photo taken Somers RC Club second annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In As Somers club puts its literature emphasis fun theme definitely informal awarded trophies realistic flight best crafts manship peoples choice final photo month above 80 Model Aviation Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president yourarea Complete communications kwritel Meroke Model Airplane Club contest RC Pattern Scale Monster Scale meet well attended John park car mile away hoof flying site picture Joe Santamaria far right considered promising young Pattern fliers District II Enough month about some Free Flight Control Line people sending some photos column Could happen face airplane might appear print tide sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45238 Aaaociane Vice-Presidents Joe Viben 36980 Valley Porne 0. Solon OH 44129 Pranis PloSarsy 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Corlvy Heitman Sfl 108 NonS Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 VValnvt Sn. PSiladeiphia PA 19107 Evanne SIekey 217 Voclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 Well 1980 Nats over feel Dis trict Ill did good job hosting WORKS club host club appar ently added little treasury through aggressive concessions operations AMA didnt fare too badly because entry levels up compared recent years past Nats its usual problems like lack manpower unload equipment set up field during week before Nats overcome hard work Probably aggravating problem involved condition Indoor site UC seems kinds stuff hanging ceiling creating havoc models Maintenance personnel impossible find Sundays Monday before could taken care small token involved Basically Id have take blame snafu suggested Executive Council meet Satur day before Nats get full session rather inly couple hours Wednesday sounded great key Nats officials Council couldnt Nats preparation Saturday Homer Smith District Xl VP FF category direc tor biggest victim case Nor mally would have Indoor site Saturday take care type thing due meeting unable get until Sunday Sorry about guys will try better next year tried week get over Wright field see FF Soaring groups just didnt work out always too busy Wilmington make Sorry gang especially Marge did hear group flying Wright happy would have preferred larger site longer maxes about Nats See ya next year Lakehurst Lake Charles San An tonio AVP Doc Jackson sent quick report CL World Championships Poland Just quick report FAI Control Line Championships Poland District Ill competitors acquitted themselves well despite generally poor weather inade quate practice facilities Bill Werwage Berea OH placed third aerobatics after being close top first two days Bill has flown five times World Championships third place two seconds two World Championships show three fliers win aerobatic cham pionship twice Les McDonald Florida came third year Henry Nelson placed 11th team race time 353 narrowly missed semifinal nine second plac ing US team team placed fifth because unexpectedly poor showing third team Better luck next time AVP Gene Shelkey sent following would like take opportunity thank Dave appointing AVP eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania will best assist Dave duties promote AMA area members have problems need assistance AMA matters hesitate contact have modeling since 1940 continue enjoy year have built flown Rubber Control Line Free Flight started RC 1955 present interests Sport Scale RC power sail planes Sailplanes just recently Old-Tim ers am presently building Goldberg Comet sailplane O&R 60 ignition engine first engine-powered Free Flight built 1947 brings back lot fond memories original wing sailplane still flying original design Bob Laughrey LHMAC 'Of course first interest RC Soaring have actively involved since 1971 would like introduce AMA mem bers Soaring activities clubs Dis trict Ill quite few RC Soaring clubs district almost have least contest per year interest ed RC Soaring please get touch clubs listed have contest-oriented belong clubs because offer help ginner clinics programs fun flies etc Steel City Soarers John R Vogel 906 Orchard Park Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 newest clubs Pittsburgh district has approximately 50 members club unique no busi ness conducted meetings Execu tive Committee meets week prior club meeting conduct business entire club meeting devoted pro grams lectures instruction show tell Northern Ohio Soaring Society Larry Vincek 248 Brandt Avenue Amherst OH 44001 another new club grow ing rapidly club mainly encompasses Cleveland Lorain Sandusky area Mid-Ohio Soaring Society Donald Harris 427 W Mariemont Dr WestervilleOH 43801 very active club encompassing greater Columbus area active contests LSF activities Dayton Darts John Vennerholm 917 Xenia Avenue Yellow Springs OH 45387 Activities havc diminished slightly over past year due members being transferred Wright-Patterson other assignments USAF could use shot arm some new members Drop John line ask application Eastern Soaring League Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Dr Warminster PA 18974 league clubs consisting members Districts II Ill IV York event July best contests area sponsored LASS & LIFT Eastern Soaring League promotes expert sportsman calsses events Eastern Soaring Lines edited Paul Wedeking well worth dues Tn-State Soaring Society Robert G Hand 1964 Harrison Ave Jeannette PA 15644 contest-oriented league advocates expert sportsman concept have approximately 1 2 contests per year District Ill highlight season being Grand Champion event contests sanctioned open AMA members very informative newslettercalled Sand bag published Peter Carr nine times per year well worth annual dues like getting high having good time drop line above Dont leave home itl-On June 11 wife flew Texas visit son daughter-in-law new grandson first item made sure pack July issue Model Aviation listing AMA charter clubs names officials contact Texas took just phone call find out big event Sunday Brazoria County Modelers Association Annual Barbecue Fun Fly Since nine miles motel near Lake Jackson decided go son Mike arrived field about 1230 pm warmly greeted officers members club After eating delicious lunch enjoying couple Lone Star draughts Kerry Hurt President club offered let fly Super Kaos 60 takes lot courage let stranger fly plane After Bob Lane let fly Skylark 56 have ad mit just didnt have guts fly Larry Vaceks beautiful -scale PT 19 Photo below Picured above right left Kerry Hurt President Larry Vacek VicePresident Bob Lane Secretary John Trought Treasurer Joe Pasztor Operations Officer November 1980 81 officers Brazoria County club helped make vacation enjoyable will long remembered AMA prints directory annually usually time used vaca tion will help make vacation enjoyable meet make new friends So Karl Mauldin says TV commercial Dont leave home Finally month Id like relate true belong AMA story Roy Lightfoot Cincinnati seems lost airplane woods few years ago found hunter about eight nine months later no identification other AMA number hunter assumed AMA medical group took plane doctor doctors son modeler supplied hunter cor rect AMA address AMA informed Roy after looking up AMA number hunter found plane Roy says experience makes him believer value AMA membership agree next time Roy put name address will make much easier Delaware rict Columbia S Maryland 0 North tamlisa Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asaoano Vice-Prosadeergo Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MO 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 22608 Howard Crisnin 611 Benebmood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 ,ohn Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 column being written Nats Wilmington looks like District IV its fair share contestants show up week-long competition Nats over yet dont have names District IV people placed events hope have information next Column spent two weeks years Nats ob serving Headquarters operation taking notes what problems occur correct thing can say sure AMA Nats HQ staff put lot extra hours hard work make pleasant Nats contestants take min ute drop line say thanks efforts As probably know also Council meeting Nominating Committee meeting during Nats week As result AMA Nominating Committee meeting following candidates will included ballot mailed AMA adult members October President John Grigg Lockport NY Homer Smith Seattle WA VP District II John Byrne N Likes Dis trict IV Chuck Foreman District VI Rick Gerling Bryant Thompson District VIII Mike Clark Ted White District X Jim Scar borough Bev Wisniewski year District IV members will vote President AMA VP Dis trict IV hope will have big turnout year elections district does have big voting turnout record Id real ly like see big vote year Most results Council meet ing will printed elsewhere magazine would like point out few items Important First Council approved purchase land new Headquarters building land purchase being arranged now will start three-year fund raising pro gram build new Headquarters building expected location will Res ton VA suburb Washington DC During three-year period may move pres ent Headquarters operation better tem porary location within Washington DC area office space now occupy large enough support operations working conditions very poor AMA has found three four locations suit able can get three-year lease wont have pay rent would pay next year present location will have information fund raising issue next months column basically going give chance donate monies help build building return have name permanently dis played new building piece rock con ce Pt also voted optional status Model Aviation am sorry say magazine will part member ship package next year want magazine will cost $2500 just like year elect take Model Aviation will cost $2100 membership will re ceive 16-page reprint AMA News section magazine hoping would happen going recom mend Council magazine profits devoted building fund AMA Head quarters could have substantial amount over next three years Glen Sigafoose Memorial Fund AMA Headquarters currently accepting donations scholarship fund recently established memory Glen Sigafoose died crash Pitts Special during July air show Iowa Glen tremendous supporter AMA youth projects produced thousands Delta Dart AMA Cub kits also frequent donor assisted AMA teams World Championships Nobody model industry gen erous supporting promoting model aviation activities fund provide scholarships young modelers being developed conjunction current AMA scholar ship program will separate distinct District IV Annual Meeting Plans District IV meeting going very well will meet Downtowner Motel Inn 201 East Market Street Greens boro NC October 18-19 Make reservations early will banquet Saturday night 18th Bill Helms has lined up some very interesting talks dis plays event motel telephone number 919 275-9481 am requesting District IV AMA officers attend meeting John Worth Larry Bolich Vince Man kowski AMA Headquarters hope to answer questions may have Lets make big turnout show RCNC appreciate hard work Remember meeting open AMA members District IV just RC oriented Whats Happening District IV Sunday Flyers RC Baltimore MD SFRC negotiating management Back River Water Treatment plant new RC flying site stage things go ing pretty well Meade Modelers July 20th Meade Modelers celebration fun fly reopen reconstructed model airfield what hear its great guys have out fly missing great time Northern Virginia RC Club Club show team Virginia Air Show Squadron did two really super shows over July 4th week end Lovettesville VA part old time small town 4th July celebration Most folks never seen RC model airplane let alone organized show great audience plus country western band barbecue sky divers beauty contest great day show team families other show Smokey Glen Farms put F-Systems Melpar Division several club members work Despite severe rainstorm about two-thirds way through show team finished up some 30-40 minutes later Phil Coopy has joined team flying big yellow Sopwith Pup 9 Alabama ida gia issippi to geu V Sooth tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vica-Fresideerts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip MnOowell 8521 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Falardo PR 00648 td Moorwan 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thacker 239CC Lamrenceville Hwy Oncatur GA 30033 took RC club prove Free Flight alive well Mississippi Cap itol City RC Club P30 contest limited Peck Night 28 models 10 people entered Herman Quattlebaum won 435 seconds Missy Cade Dub Mixon both lost models OOS After Warren Bishop built nine-foot ver sion Gool adapted RC 82 Model Aviation German Hoyos holds Warren Bishops Gool scaled up plans published 1950 make two trips field just get Chevette would carry either wing fuselage tailbut both flew plane Miami area about year pleasure hundreds specta tors interested plane write Warren 9660 SW 106th Ave Miami FL 331 76 Fly Model Airplanes Pride Pro tection dont see sign hobby shop please send name address shop will see gets new AMA membership display kit Its free- hobby shops attracting new mem bers Published Pride might motto newsletters District V get excellentwhich made especially hard determine five Top Flight news letters District V Winners 1980 follow Hangar Pilot John Martin Miama Indoor Aircraft Model Association FL Propwash Earl Davis Chattanooga RC Club TN Sunbeam John Thomas Jack Minch West Orange Sunfliers RC Club FL Take-Off Chris Joiner Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers Association GA Talespins FA Komlosy Jr Palm Beach Aeronauts FL Honorable mention awards Aeronut Flyer John Peters Contra/Is Ken Gulliford Decoder Betty Underwood Flight Bag PF Torp Fly Paper Richard Whitney FMA News Harry Grogan Gator Flyer John Bailey newsletter isnt list may because dont get newsletter may because newsletter published District V officerthose eligible would have taken honors Like retire planned community developed around model airplane flying field approximately 200 acres Paved run ways control tower CL circles plus club house swimming pool etc will make modelers life complete else District V RC World Florida will soon ground Orlando area want information drop line Also soon ground new AMA Headquarters rent costs going up like Schnuerle powered Delta Dart best Academy buy some ground action probably long overdue Also overdue analysis annual Nats Whats good about whats bad National Free Flight Society concerned about effect Nats small fields available Free Flight have asked chair committee make recommenda tions about future Free Flight Nats particular should separate Free Flight Nats provide space Free Flight restrict RC CL sites also have Free Flight area nearby Let have ideas Before forget next several months will residence Florida pur suing Masters degree taxation Uni versity Florida School Law few free moments plan fly Flying Gators Model Airplane Clubif will have Poor Jerry Clark Decatur MAC AL invited some relatives watch him fly About 50 arrived two pickup trucks Greyhound bus just time watch him crash airplane explained assembled crowd just demon strated very difficult stall-induced vertical landing maneuver Nice recovery Jerry Illinois ana ucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Harrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6OIJBIJ Aodate Vico-Piesidents Chuck Deluno463l N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Prank Hughes 401 S Birch Pluctsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lea 819 Mundruke Bacuviu IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomino University City MO 63132 Jim Seurs P0 Boa 308 Bargin K' 40310 Bob Underwood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Since July 22 Illinois State Club Team Fun Fly Ive done very little Model Avi ation read Ill through airline school Denver August 23September 20 Im happy assign ment need keep paychecks coming really wanted India napolis September 13 Sorry guys Al Szymkowski reports 39 contestants attended 18th Annual Pattern Contest RC Club Chicago June 2829 Al also sent picture Al called young gentlemen Chicago Ole Time Pattern Flyers did specify Ole Time Pattern rs Ole TimePattern Flyers Which Al Left right Elmer Helfert Fritz Lindgren Ed Kazmirskie Bud Weber Les Fruh Frank Mad Due politics another long soapbox Im delaying district club-team news some great stuff RCMs Jerry Smith Osceola IN until next month Please read soapbox very carefully can talk about Chi cago Expo October 25-26 Dont forgetVincennes IN October 19 Tn-County Aero Club Free Flight meet Soapbox Some 200 years ago country sub jected two forms government pro moted Alexander Hamilton would have aristocratic minority rule over popu lace other form championed Thomas Jefferson believed individual citizens right ability govern himself Fortu nately Jeffersons premise prevailed basic doctrine Yet vast changes order today artd especially little organi zation model airplane fliers Academy Model Aeronautics AMA understand points should know define 1 sport flier 2 competition flier Briefly 1 sport fliers fly mostly enjoyment does include fly local contests may also travel some distance fly some contest frequently limit activity few certain formal events 2 Competition fliers mostly fly competively practice competition pursue specific formal events Both sport fliers competition fliers important AMA Since almost 90% AMA membership belongs sport flier group contribute vast majority funds AMAs financial position contend should receive majority returned services Unlike several fellow AMA district representatives believe sport flier can should ignored dont believe District IV VP expounds o tect competition flier sport flier does nothing will work club competition fliers ever anything fact have found just opposite true magnificent performance sport fliers club level backbone AMAs organizational strength Two years ago voters sportminded modelers elected two persons AMA board directors better known Executive Council EC promoted rather new different direction fof AMA two people strived steer AMA towards being aware responsive majority general membership departure normal concern AMA previously extended competition flier new AMA course now great danger President Earl Witts leadership 1 97980 has brought AMA black 1978 operating deficit $20030178 R H McGiven Audit June 21 1979 Instead help Executive Director John Worth Earl has received obstinate hostility Al though Earl inherited policies resulted 79 membership loss 80 has made strong recovery Despite formidable obstacles placed path Earl has remained honest open AMA member Unlike Executive Director Earl has entire assets AMA disposal pro mote personal ambitions Now small majority council nominating committee has decided AMA member should allowed decide want retain Earl Witt President AMA voted put Earl ballot 198182 aristocrats decided will have choice vote choice would choices AMA District VI members getting double dose back-room politics bosses also decided VP myself elected over six-year incumbent bad AMA therefore should have choice J Worths approved candidates certainly have yet accomplished objectives some roads being made obviously instill great amount fear some minds Initiating new projects within district stimulating inter est AMA business reporting numerous administrative irregularities just few items create discomfort among other EC members Since Earl have no personal goals within EC such pursuing favorable treatment FAI teams obtaining AMA em ployment hustling female staff simply inflating ego part November 198083 group Still think AMA member should have opportunity de cide just want office remains solution re ceive ballot will notice spot WRITE-IN can vote now DO NOT have send 1981 AMA dues ballot DO VOTE like form tyranny vote selections prefer AMA exists serve entire membership use write-in space send Earl Witt back AMA President Horrace Cain back AMA District VI VicePresident will memberships last chance maintain control over AMAs administrative policies Next Month AMA District Fun Fly news pictures Iowa igan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vics-President P 0 ton 1104 tiriniogham Ml 4801 2 Aasociaee Vice-Presidents James clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NC cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 6715 Sn Milwaukee WI 53218 Rossort 0 Lundbere 4928 Tioga St Daluth MN 55804 William Rohriig 4494 Tenglewood Tr. Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Domain Dr Madison Wi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Ponniac Mt 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 After few weeks yes no maybe pleasure Executive Council installed complete Geoff Styles term District VII VP may know Geoffs recommendation Tony Italiano complete term direction AMA President two names thought required Council consider Earl added name Tonysand vote fell yours truly Such drama AMA politics look upon good fortune strong signal Styles considers Tony Italiano worthy worker Districts vineyards have also observed during terms office Ken Morris Geoff Styles activity representation western portion District VII has brought focus way previously achieved will undertake keep mo mentum try add telephone review Geoff touched appointed offices positions plan contact person soon identified good guys bad guys too bad guys assessment Districts position magazine question favoring maga zine part membership package voted Council meeting Geoff reports enthusiasm toward positive move property acquisition perma nent AMA HQ site also corresponds vote question re-districting reviewed Geoff indicated question unre solved statistical support test opinion has undertaken although some opinion southeastern Michigan speaks convincingly southern peninsula Michigan joining District III spent evening after Council meeting shooting pool Dave Brown VP III Jim Scarborough chance talk over Appar ently District III ready willing accept addition plan settle question thorough population study opinion poll will have detailed report recommendation due time invite interested parties bring up date after having opened subject three four years ago Otherwise being just about out door way Finals Taft have no re port except feeling about last Council meeting very good number strong positive moves authorization invest property good early advance planning next years Nats site possibilitiesLake Charles San Antonio Lakehurst Soaring World Championships California okayed in-person meeting FF FAI Team Selection Committee okayed mainly spirit working together contrary negative press scuttlebutt have recently Things looking up ladies gents have strong list candidates next election AMA officers Arkansas siana Menico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 509 So telsanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aesociate Vice-Presidasta Buoo AerilI 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Samnes 523 N Lebanon SuipSur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. 8arnlesnille OK 74003 Bags packed ticket hand off Executive Council meeting weekend before Nats until phone rang Suddenly trip off due emergency work think actually want ed job Actually love work what always wanted can really pain times such rate Council meeting encourage read about else magazine AMA yours want also business budget well over million dollars year dollars time time read hear comments critical way AMAs business run Well let tell rep resentatives included usually have best can represent what think think instance asked put issue magazine being op tional two months have received total six replies four clubs two individuals tabulation inci dentally three keep part basic membership package two revert op tional club split exactly 50-50 over 100 clubs several thousand members District VIII vote just does consti tute mandate Okay off soapbox vote Council meeting offer Model Aviation option However due require ment t6 publish something members difference between membership magazine will $4 probably good compromise Subject closed writer also Nominating Committee meeting following Executive Council meet ing As know proxies allowed Council due law District Columbia However legal opinion requested Nominating Committee revealed no such limitation group Therefore proxy lined up stand group voted preference documented two witnesses So unhappy results responsibility results bit surprising Look elsewhere District VIII Mike Clark Ted White will appear ballot under stand Gene Kempel plans write-in campaign Looks like way comes out will have great representation next term important thing vote national scene expect consider able excitement Read about candidates will find information what have done what think act Examine facts vote District scene two photos picture below taken fun fly held summer Thibodaux LA brand new group says ready full AMA competition Still urge compete Left right club Vice-Presi dent judge Don Breaux judge Allie Robi chaux third place winner Pat Jennings son second place winner Lynn Sonier first place winner Bert Andry crash award winner Dane Hebert next picture shows some planes recent Baton Rouge contest foreground 90 powered Laser 200 quite impressive air Tragedy has again struck close home August 14 two members club LARKS badly injured crash full-scale Cessna 150 Tern Mahady Nick Nixon looking model belonging local youngster crashed rice field just off field Apparently Cessna stalled just quote Nick ran out airspeed altitude ideas once Fortunately spite very hard impact no fire Both going laid up several months Hopefully time see will much stronger Write call can come through Lake Charles visit know will glad hear form Incidentally under stand Murphys law came through again guessed stall warning device failed Good Luck Happy Flying 84 Model Aviation Colorado as aska h Ltaksta C Sooth Dakota IXWysoring DISTRICT REPORT Travis Molinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Assocrate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BNd Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 68208 Jim Rickoits 518 S Cloudos Sioux Falls 3057103 writing column being started motel room August 17 out middle Illinois Strange place District IX person Yes unless know Im way home 80 Nats have deadline copy reach AMA Headquarters Nats will covered depth model press over next few months let suffice say good Nats lots people attendance lots winners over country guests over world Headquarters staff did excellent job turn WORKS group other Ohio modelers put lots time effort planning carrying off worlds largest model airplane meet AMA Executive Council able put super long session work preparing future AMA details Executive Councils work will also covered later columns Id say everyone Nats lots modeling experiences past week August 1017 war stories victories near victories will long remembered con testants Nats personnel Ed Cox District IX AVP Kansas has sent some positive information about Kansas City Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA area could benefit having similar organization read Kansas City Area Council Aero modelers formed January 1980 charter member clubs Barnstormers Olathe KS Kansas City Radio Control Asso ciation KCRC Johnson County Aeronauts Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Northern Knights RC Sports Fliers Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club Sun Chasers St Joseph RC Wyandotte Rangers member clubs represent about 500 RC modelers Kansas City area Smithville Dam Busters newly formed club area has petitioned council membership primary function council provide common bond area clubs represent unified large body mat ters common welfare clubs constitution bylaws recognize protect individual interests club council governing body plays mostly passive rather active role area activities open house muscu lar dystrophy fund fly two activities being sponsored council open house fun/sport fly non-contest council members hosted dif ferent club year Anyone interested information KCACA would like copy constitution bylaws can contact EL Cox see address head column Pictures month feature some excellent work Slope Area Golden Eagles SAGE group North Dakota group pictures shows diversifica tion interests people share Keep up good work modelers Hawaii da Arizona C California S x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Asoociate Vine-Presidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroebor 2401 Zafra Ci Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Batty Stream 3723 Stowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake Cliv UT 84117 have several things report month Some Associate Vice-Presidents came out hiding sent report happenings areas attended Council meeting Ohio earlier month several things interest transpired Only couple meetings report month Harry Apolan invited November 198085 SAGE mall show Dickenson North Dakota monthly meeting Aerospace Club group model enthusiasts working aerospace field Im member club thanks Harry meeting featured demonstration Pete Young covering open framework MonoKote Pete really knows sublect has written article covering MonoKote handed out solicited comments prior pub lishing next meeting attended San Fernando Valley RC Flyers invited meeting Encino Marc Carston entertainment hustler Prior meeting met Marc club President Wayne McElrath Treasurer Tony MacClane over excellent dinner nearby meeting room restaurant didnt solve modelings prob lems sure hashed over might notice club has Scotsman Treasurer use President club meeting membership shown old timer RC Free Flight built blind club member Ralph Council model Quaker very forgiving docile RC trainer really astounding thing Ralph took off unassisted flew around 10 minutes until handed box over Wayne landing observers tell Ralph whether needs left up down moves sticks say theyll have him landing some day Ralph will subject tele vision program Real People planned materializes club requested bring both movies have possession would cut business meeting short provide time see Therefore able show Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions well received lots club members approach let know much enjoyed films As mentioned went Ohio attend Council meeting held prior Nats writing dont have financial figures Nats know number pre-entries over 1000 very good sign Ill mention some important things took place meeting First selection Vice-Presi dent District VII mail vote resulted tie between Tony Italiano Hardy Brodersen vote Council meeting re sulted Hardy Brodersen being returned Council served prior being beaten out Geoff Styles Geoff resigned take job flying site administrator Headquarters told John Worth land lord Washington served notice nual lease rate would increase $30000 $63726 expires early 1981 inspired Council authorize pur chase piece property would serve needs AMA HQ Should unde veloped land will pay cash own outright will set about having office building erected built specifications eye subleasing will course take some time will have continue renting interim hopefully rate somehwhere between what now pay what future holds may en tail move temporary quarters pres ent landlord interested three-year mini mum lease Council decided pursue issuance competitors license due com plaints received membership further decided no dues increase will necessary 1981 dues will $21 out magazine $25 magazine once again voted upon see whether would remain optional people supporting mandatory issue ace up sleeve proposed secret ballot vote reasoning some us feel hearts manda tory best Academy would cop out constituents secretly vote make mandatory didnt work issue failed seven six vote chance 1981 Nats could held Lakehurst NJ actively pursuing input locale 1982 FAI Scale team will selected using FAI rules rather USA rules should smooth out some problems en countered using latter method AMA will ask host 1981 Soaring Championships December FAI meeting Paris group Southern California clubs has presented proposal conduct meet next Council meeting will Wash ington DC 15th 16th November Usually Nominating Committee meets puts names ballot rubber stamp manner unless two nominated year saw four names subm itted Presidency After much discussion names Homer Smith John Grigg placed ballot incumbent Earl Witt unable pull enough support committee re-nominated same thing happened case Horrace Cain incumbent Vice-President District VI Im sure much will said made sometimes bold actions necessary AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds received word new ukie club Phoe nix call themselves Sun Valley Con troliners consist largely bunch retreads have gone ukie-RC route back again Some names older fliers might familiar about Ted Kraver Jim Storts club fortu nate have two flying sites club assisting Southwest Regionals will held 31 January 1 February 1981 extremely large meet held Phoenix Nevada get word via AVP Lonnie Kroeber flying goes despite heat -Scalers have put some demonstrations lead-in big meet held 9 10 11 October Eldorado Dry Lake south Henderson Showboat Casino meet headquarters Betty Stream District X AVP Don Weitz making arrangements Keith Whitney Utah her AVPs comes word third annual Pterodactyl Derby held Vernal UT early July two-day meet featuring UC FF verges edge funfly Keith claims has loosely called record rally claims thermals out-Taft Taft Id like see also sent information 21st annual contest held Labor Day weekend article will appear too late give advance information Per haps Keith will follow up some information still have some money left travel budget about inviting club meeting Dont forget have AMA display available mall show exhibition Drop line THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vico-Proojdonu Al Dulwr 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Box 48 Broativiem MT 59015 Ed Mc0olioagh 53 SE 61 Psrtland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reejo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Some may know now have honor being ballot office President opportunity serve Academy President leaves little awe important know think can good job because comes right down bottom line important resource bring Academy experience have manager Boeing Company since early 60s have spent much time worrying over problems Boeing Academy now facing will next few years experience Executive Coun cil goes back 1970 appointed Associate Vice-President Attendance Council meetings has continuous interruption since 1973 efforts Council have always directed toward moves positive directions have refused get involved petty ac tivities engaged recently others Among accomplishments sig nificant preparation long range plan Academy task took three years lot talking pleading lead ing perseverance now have plan ready used Much effort possible because direct experience planning Boeing plan also required major objectives Academy prioritized Very high list priorities acquisition keeping flyingsites member committee pro posed hire individual plan attack flying sites get ball rolling plan accepted Executive Council underway Other committees have worked Safety Committee Bylaws Committee Scholarship Committee addition am acting consultant Headquar ters staff task computerizing accounting system actions related aimed moving ahead future believe Academy must take steps now ready growth seen next decade rapidly reaching end ability stretch system designed 20000 mem bers meet growth need positiveacting Council led forward-looking Presi dent meet challenges will face years ahead feel can provide leadership will hear about topics near future 86 Model Avjation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta York NY 10005 What really first step aeromodel ing Im too sure suppose depends old beginner what experiences have Before think ing building anything imagine watching seagull soar sparrow swoop land ing could what starts love things fly could sight scrap paper caught up swirl wind starts saying yourself Gee better shape some strength right places could get piece paper ride current clear up out sight Bet could too can remember way back kid Junior Aviation League meet ing ended showers paper gliders being launched windows Jordan Marsh Company out over streets Boston recently son Richard have tossed high out over Wall Streets canyons always exciting race design next cut out bal ance test out across office ready simultaneous launch gest flight furthest highest safety point view dont think much window launches think highly paper gliders can flying fun begins So paper glider right now call Patty Paper Parrot short Patty uses piece stiff paper seven inches four half inches Note please said uses Patty does require paper exact size wings can little longer shorter wider body can longer orshortertoo fact thats big part enjoyment experimentation beginning though dont vary too far proven design Very important weight paper Just now made Patty cut Kleenex box proved far too heavy made some light-weight paper like Im typing now poor Patty floppy parrot Next came fairly stiff piece paper came mail advertise ment Just right Patty Paper Parrot born ordinary paper clip about one fourth inches long nose glided across room full majesty start fold paper half until get hang trace Pattys outline paper making sure put dotted line representing fold fold paper Using nice sharp pair shears cut Patty out dont too worried didnt cut right line sure make little cut B dont make too deep dont forget cut off corner C Now open up Patty slip paper clip should give more-or-less correct amount dihe dral Fold up twin fins B Note have elevators between B C bend up triflebetter make half triflefor stability Try gliding move paper clip back forth adjust center gravity location correct stalls dives thats Youre set probably wont need pattern cut out next Patty Just make sure wings broad enough strength keep twisting Same thing goes bodydont make too skinny between wing tail can try such designs canards tail first models putting clip tail instead front main wing should no limit imagina tion Make few regular Patty designs first course perfect adjustment technique can go fancy extra parts Scotch tape staples stuff Patty Paper Parrot starts A Nonny Moose Thinking about starts got mulling over some old issues Star Skippers first pomes A Nonny Moose ever published Nonny loved turn out doggerel well models ltad message im portant message Novice Nonny Moose Im sure can build plane really think could. someoned show cut wood can make fly real high really think can. someoned show read plan can make wing think tail body too someoned show spread glue can too modeler fly out best Just show will meet test Please show show show really want know. build plane fly plane really make go needs little push Just start will really think hobbys great Can someone help large young newcomers aero modeling can brought along older modelers encourage help make worth no Lindberghs flying Atlantic days start avalanche towards hobby shops So save little time kid down street group school youngsters own club might start off Patty Paper Parrot No CL Postal Fall Control Line fliers should note no postal contest has scheduled fall postals have successful re going little catching up before continuing November 1980 87 Square Paper Glider ED WHITTEN 0 PATTY THE PAPER PARROT AC) mminmmmin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87
Summary-- Nats Executive Council Meeting New Flying Site Rep Duty AMA HQ following brief account actions taken August 9 AMA Council meeting held National Championships Wil mington OH minutes meeting will published upon final approval after November 15 1980 Council meeting 1 District VII Vice-President Hardy Brod ersen Birmingham Ml elected fill unexpired term vacated Geoffrey Styles Milwaukee WI 2 May 1980 Meeting minutes changes submitted previously mail approved publication see elsewhere issue 3 Headquarters Relocation Authoriza tion purchase property DC area up $200000 approved together three-year fund raising campaign building construction rental continue during campaign period 4 Keyman Insurance $75000 ap proved AMA Executive Director Assistant AMA beneficiary via Northwestern Insurance Company 5 1982 Scale Team Selection try ing team 1981 Nats must enter models meeting FAI rules flying AMA rules 6 FF Committee Meeting In-person meet ing travel lodging costs paid AMA-FAI Fund approved 7 Rule Book Effectivity March 1 instead traditional January 1 recommended AMA Contest Boards next publication 8 RC Soaring World Championships Offer California 1981 meet approved submission December 1980 annual FAI meeting 9 Two Meter World Cup Use words world champion world champion ships event approved sanc tioning event 10 Air Show Pyrotechnics Ban Teams asked submit local licensing legal requirements basis possible lifting ban 11 Preliminary 1981 Budget Requested November 80 meeting presentation 12 Magazine Option Approved 1981 Open member dues magazine $2500 magazine AMA News section magazine mailed separately $2100 13 FAt Team Expenses AMA pay 80% shipping costs fuel model box es World Championship teams AMA FAI funds 14 Team Fund Donations Unless desig nated specific purposes use such funds shall decided vote program partici pants same use funds program entry fees 15 Nats Planning National Free Flight Society other special interest groups invited next Nats planning meeting 16 Distinguished Service Award ap proved announcement made time presentation 17 Smithsonian Project HQ assess costs February 1981 project offer proposal Council consideration next meeting 18 Next Meeting Approved Washing ton DC Novemeber 15 1980 special FAI briefing November 16 New Dues Structure No Extra 1981 Members Competition Fee 1981 See new membership application page 122 also synopsis August 9th Executive Council actions Briefly differ ences membership cost between choose receive magazine will receive AMA News section magazine will $400 $2500 Open membership magazine $2100 its August 9th Nats meeting AMA Executive Council rescinded its previous ac tion would have required extra fee competitors next membership dues restructuring new face being seen AMA Headquar ters days Au gust 1 1980 recent- ly created staff position Flying Site Repre sentative came life person Geoffrey Styles Geoff moved Washington Mu- ueofi otymes waukee WI previously served AMA Associate Vice-President later Vice-President District VII modeler keen proponent model aviation since 1937 Geoff has much back ground experience well fliers appreci ation facts life help him new task Free Flight Control Line Radio Control experience behind him felt Styles will have good understanding what required local clubs essence flying site situation simpleNo sitesNo Flying situation nobody model aviation wants past AMA has Headquarters staff handle flying site assignment part time basis intermingled other duties However response members enthusiastic pressure Executive Council created new position thereby giving strong commitment matter flying fields Much has done remains done USA has official Outdoor Recreation Program work government departments involved development clubs have success search sites informa tion should compiled use chartered clubs necessary AMAs successful booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites needs updated revised Communications tween chartered clubs HQ should strengthened complete flow information topic can started maintained short much think Geoff Styles have moved long step forward Styles says 42 years building flying models still gets big thrill see ing handiwork take sky states can accomplish what wants Continued page 77 November 198073 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA ELECTIONS As write column am some what bitter over inner workings Academy feel though am victim Watergate-type consipiracy managed keep off ballot 1981-1982 AMA President As now stands member would wish have AMA President another term will have write name opposed just putting check mark after names two other candidates could gracefully accept rejection membership open equal vote could possibly accept Nomi nating Committees decision except direct intervention Executive Director proceedings letter evidence written Executive Director circulated Nominating Committee AMAs past Presidents campaign conducted keep name off ballot prevent re-election membership thought would happen name ballot unaware extent depth anti-Witt campaign until night before Nominating Com mittee meeting received copy Headquarters letter circulated Council have get rid Council mem bers differ Headquarters poli cy overtones involved resignation can appreciate individual writ ing letter would burn bridges behind him As result information did have few days revise letter acceptance nomination space permits following letter part letter supersedes original letter acceptance nomination Presidency Gentlemen did choose make statement originally indicating would accept nomina tion President subsequent have received latest series letters editorials hot line comments reports deals members Headquarters intended influence Nominating Committee AMA elec torate eliminate Council members agree Executive Director critical Headquar ters administration four members Council up nomination re-elec tion time have critical Headquarters before proceeding would like submit letter willingness accept second last term office go record follows Kip Smythe has resigned again have assailed harangue about criticism Headquarters reason resignation must stopped am knowledgeable Mr Smythes situation submit internal Headquarters problems indicated Dr Fillys study Headquarters external actions resulted resig nation Kip Smythe two persons AMA staTf formal education graduate degree field working spite fact Kip managed larger staff greater responsibility membership response paid eighth lowest salary Headquarters staff well below staff average prior latest additions AMA staff better jobs wee created new assistant director flying site managerthere no promotion within AMAtwo new staff members hired better salary Mr Sinythe dead-end job stated no future him AMA resignation sudden far particular job concerned sudden relative Mr Smythes leaving AMA led believe exclamation print Another Resignation Kip Smythe has seeking em ployment higher pay future year knowledge Early 1979 high consideration employment management Smithsonian Museum nearly lost AMA time successful candi date three understand con sidered anyone would read releases Mr Winters retirement intended believe sole reason leaving AMA criticism some four Council members currently up nomination re-election Again factual Discussion Mr Winters retirement occurred before Council members really entered term office year ago Mr Winter tendered retirement enticed stay longer being offered vir tually full pay part time work agreed stay understand ing prolonged situation Mr Ross McMullen hired assistant editor seven months ago ostensibly Mr Winters eventual replacement Mr Winters planned retirement provided opportunity lash out Headquarters critics used intent prevent nomination re-election criteria becoming mem ber AMA Board Directors Executive Council have approval Executive Director employee Council AMA AMA has reached new low mem bership organization representation As individual candidacy would like state position has much talk cannot work Executive Direc tor really issue simple terms chief AMA term used Article IX Section 3 bylaws reports 74 Model Aviation find no difficulty com municating Executive Director find extreme reluctance him communicate Unfortunately action through AMA Headquarters fore majority necessary com munication must originate Execu tive Directors end line fails refuses communica tion link falls due action communication failure AMA Head quarters end beyond control taking office outlined letter Executive Director felt areas responsibility lay indicated willingness revise position necessary later presented copies letter execu tive session received no negative comments indications general reasonable approach Executive Director apparently rejected position did come Along letter issued directive conduct Council meetings bylaws clearly state President shall preside Executive Director took excep tion to careful campaign put motion shout down first Council meeting St Louis courtesy allowing complete first sen tence introductory speech before interrupting Subsequent answering inquiries members column critical AMA management started conflicting exchange Executive Director Model vialion resolve called meeting mediating committee subsequently reported Council last sum mer agreed would air differences print Executive Director would call twice week keep current AMA operations through headquarters believe have point honored commitment made Council agreed Execu tive Director must take posi tion Executive Director has honored fulfilled commitment agreement quite effective worked well until John Clemens defeated aspirations high EAI office result being United States delegate circumstance Executive Director aware existed until ClAM meet ing Paris Although feel employee improper Executive Director support activity can appreciate anxiety getting back having totally free hand acting name President will echo posi tion actions feel no great conflict Executive Director personally have years executive experience have able work effectively people have difference opinion agree major items differences tween Executive Director self being resolved Council 1 Relocating Headquarters out District Columbia should result time office less costly operation 2 new Executive Director con tract will resolve employeremployee relationship 3 past practice virtually key staff taking leave avoiding re sponsibility during Executive Direc tors absence quite frequent hiring new assistant director should resolve Some other inefficiencies manage ment Headquarters bother involve judgment perform ance job up Council judge act upon summarizeit necessary have close personal relationship tween directors managers effec tively perform job Executive Directors actions should factor nominating officers AMA have time incentive effectively execute responsibilities AMA Presidency feel spite turmoil have made great steps toward future stability AMA should up membership AMA judge decide other officers continuance office should given opportunity opposed determination being made result carefully calculated campaign prevent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS Good Newsthe Council has taken action toward obtaining AMAowned office site outside District Columbia listening pro posal gave feeling hear ing own reasoning repeated last years Model viation including raising funds promoting building donations sale patches Bad Newsthe delay taking action costly no time left construct office before pres ent lease expires will have enter another costly lease period de lay construction estimated time lapse taking action could cost AMA much half million dollars Ken Held 7th AMA President Another former AMA President has left us Ken Held 74 Livonia MI President during early difficult period AMA history-1950-51 number mem bers annual budget much smaller much harder carry business operating national association Ken early leaders helped get AMA prominence enjoy today worlds largest sport aviation orgainzation free world first came AMA member 1940 No 793 Ken tenacious AMAer deep interest AMAs welfare right up until last stages Ieu kemia claimed him August 22 earlier rallied long stay hospital previously threatened claim him recovered come home resume terest activity AMA matters particularly concerned 1979-80 con troversies AMA politics last acts sign letter along other past Presidents AMA advising current leaders seek positive solutions AMA problems Born Brownstown IN KennethG Held spent life three states Indiana New York Michigan time election AMA President located Detroit Chief Electrical Engineer Detroit Transmission Division General Motors Corporation Having division since its start Ken much development GMs hydramatic drive After college Ken professional para chute iumper During time operated Held Parachute Service Wayne County Airport Detroit business devel oped major parachute repair depot Ken became proud possessor CAA Riggers license No 153 Sometime during parachute barnstorming career Ken married very lovely girl name Maryanne became Mrs Held early 20s Ken gave up jumping turned attention electrical engineering modeling started Ideal Bierlot 1918 addition originators American Miniature Race Car Association served midwest director five years AMA Ken gained great deal respect recognition both model flier administrator aero modeling rograms Just before death AMA Council Past Presidents voted him Model Aviation Hall Fame As AMA President Ken helped organize contest coordinator network basis sanctioning over thousand contests year USA also strong advo cate having AMA member receive Academy publication Model v/at/onhe worked toward end noted July 1950 editorial item will good host others also provide source information members something sadly lacking past Kens Hall Fame data notes first ever break 150 mph D Speed Control Line 1950 also Leader Continued page 77 November 1980 75 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nelson Opitz Rockaway NJ writes paid $25 April 2 1980 membersAMA No 65243 received mag rest Nelson have turned problem over Carol Merfeld membership department AMA Head quarters has replaced Kip Smythe such matters Carol wants tell write such matters will solve immeliately can notify either us will get right Nelson will get mags Kip Smythe way went computer company Washington DC very sorry see him go lost good time e met Carol Merfeld times ex cellent capable employee know can replace Kip important picture three generations Radio Control enthusi asts Sunday afternoon Henry Arnold left next him daughter-in-law Jill Hank Jr next Stacy Arnold has just stolen daddys hat have picture taken flying 60 powered brfskmzzkt something having very good time what hobby really about Also won first RC Advanced Decatur AL meet Bill has entered six contests far placed Dave Phillips right has also placed six times 1980 Pensa cola Baton Rouge Marietta Gunters ville name few brat middle Dave Phillips Jr age 5 flies Quickee 200 ease will soon beat daddy everything Ive AMA Council nine years best speech ever heard lady Last week Joan Grigg Lockport NY showed up got permission speak August Nats meeting delivered good lec ture Joans husband John Dis trict II Vice-President went am asking five minutes time After half years being involved inner workings AMA have some questions ask questions meant answered now just thought about e am mad enough over come being scared death being have kids remember growing up years own selves remember new kid moving neighborhoodor perhaps new kid yourself battles taking sidesthe break ing updoes sound familiar Have gone back over AMA mail lately reread Have read some newslet ters own club newsletter call growing organization can grow still fighting over new kids neigh borhood Im tired watching grown men accuse other childish nonsense waste time intelligence 15 go room lock door talk out hostilities start listening other appear fairly intelligent Thank listening Thank Joan womans viewpoint way fine job has husband John Grigg done represent ing New York area Nominating Committee has seen fit place John forthcoming ballot run against Mr Homer Smith AMA President John has top Vice-President district Dont Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 76 Model Aviation Are aware growing national interest AMA show teams Only few couple years ago now new teams have sprung up coast coast teams give precision controlled aerobatic demonstrations air shows elsewhere steal show So important does AMA feel teams Council recently voted unanimously motion Mr Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President award free membership team managers year Shown L-R Jim Henry Bob Hamilton Gary Tatasciore Jim Weems Bill Norman Dusty Shinn Clark Newman members Bama Flyers Air Show Team particular air show team actually AMA sanctioned club itself sanction 722 want meet three win ningest RC fliers southeast Bill Norman left won first year big Pensacola FL RC bash picture John ano Joan Grigg enjoying RC gliders New York contest See next month 1980 Nats Nominating Committee Minutes Wilmington OH meeting called order 850 pm August 9 1980 Cliff Piper appointed chairman Bill Mathews ap pointed secretary VPs present except John Embry John Embry telephone designated Rick Gerling representative nominating committee After discussion Rick Gerling seated committee accordance Article IX Section 1 bylaws Candidates nomination checked letters nomination letters accept ance status Leader Member Contest Director etc Letters nomination Ray Meyers VP District VI Russ Snyder VP District VIII rejected lack letters acceptance no showing either Leader Member Contest Director MOVED Grigg seconded Mathews accept nominees Districts IV X Candidate District IV VP Chuck Fore man accepted unanimously Chuck Foreman didnt vote Candidates District X Jim Scarborough Bev Wisniewski accepted unani mously Voting nominees President follows H Smith J Grigg E Witt J Clemens 1st Ballot 4 3 2nd Ballot -i 3 3rd Ballot 6 H Smith J Grigg did vote H Smith Grigg nominees President Flying Site Rep cant page 73 Flying Site Rep job will get same satisfaction Toward end will need input clubs experi ences good bad can shared others can also expect hear him questions assistance working site problems ask help business promising miraclesbut expect able has possible before help assure problems getting keep ing flying sites reduced giving attention long run may important efforts AMA AMA has initiated financial time personnel commitment direc tion therefore major improvement service behalf members fu ture model aviation Ken Held Cont page 75 Member since 1945 Contest Director first five Plymouth International contests addition other meets Four clubs made him Honorary Life Member Midwest RC Society Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron Greater Detroit Hiking Soaring Society Livonia Rib Crackers Grigg withdrew candidate nomina tion VP District II Grigg MOVED accept J Byrne N Likes nominees VP District II Fore man seconded Passed 10 1 Voting nominees VP District VI follows 1st Ballot 9 2nd Ballot B Thompson__ R Gerling7 HCain14 B Thompson R Gerling nomi nees VP District VI Voting nominees VP District VIII follows M Clark T White G Hem pel C Alba 1st Ballot 4 3 M Clark T White VP District V III 2nd3rd BallotBallot 9 17 3 00 nominees Summary Nominees President H Smith J Grigg VP District II J Byrne N Likes VP District IV C Foreman VP District VI B Thompson R Gerling VP District VIII M Clark T White VP District X J Scarborough B Wisniewski meeting adjourned 1105 pm Editors Note Nominating Committee composed eleven district vice-presidents delegated representati yes national officers President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director com mittee present meeting voting procedure used meeting select election ballot first two candidates sequence achieved ma jority vote committee underlined digits indicate received majority vote Minutes-- Executive Council Meeting May 3-i 1980 following attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NYVP III Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-V Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WIVPVIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankowski Belle vue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA General Brooke Allen National Aeronautic Association representative Also attending Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Howard CrispinDistrict IV Richard GerlingDistrict VI Al Novatnik General Manager Model Airplane News Randy Vlahos Penny Witt Present AMA Executive Staff Carl Wheeley Model Aviation Publisher Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting Note maximum number votes 15 11 Vice-Presidents President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director NAA Repre sentative APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19 1980 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly January 19 1980 minutes offi cially approved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT S/T recommended officers owed expense reimbursement Academy must make requests same no later 15 February following year B S/T reviewed financial status expenses PR Department C S/T recommended $2000 food allowance officers authorized Council meetings D S/T recommended revision Executive Directors contract provide regular review E S/T reviewed some details Executive Directors expense account III COMMITTEE REPORTS A Dues Structure Committee Reported Chairman J Grigg advised Coun cil meeting held May 2 AMA HQ committee members present Grigg Chairman Cain-VI McNeill-S/T Jack son-AMA Comptroller Witt-ex officio Grigg reiterated function Committee establish dues rates rather research recommend concerning possibility different classes member ships varying benefits After reading entire report Chairman MOVED seconded adopt Committee recommendations B report effective January 1 1981 existing dues structure Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen shall remain effect now established B imposition competition li cense fee paid competition stamp similar FAI stamp full* mem ber desiring enter sanctioned competition proceeds fee offset costs preparing stamps producing rule books other costs associated non-FAI com petitive administration *Note full member equates Open member motion failed 7 7 against ED VII Xl IX IV V 1 abstained NAA Subsequently MOVED seconded Dues Structure Committee recommendations B implemented next general dues restructuring Passed amended 3A 12 2 against ED V 1 abstained NAA An Amendment offered seconded passing unanimously strike out paren thetical information contained recom mendation B See motion 2 Passed unanimously /Editors note action subse quently rescinded August 9 Council meeting Continued next page November 198077 Minutes Cont page 77 B Headquarters Relocation Committee Report Chairman Mathews Mathews ad vised severai areas being researched prime consideration time being given Reston VA Chuck Foreman gave presentation Reston possibility well received Council requested seek written proposal mail distribution Council soon possible C Flying Site Committee Report Chairman Foreman Foreman read Com mittee report consisted job descrip tion duties expectations starting budget Flying Site Representative After discussion details MOVED seconded accept Fly ing Site Committee report implement recommendations therein Passed amended 4A 10 2 against S/I VI 3 abstained IX NAA An Amendment offered seconded fifth paragraph page entitled Job Title Flying Site Representative deleted concerning travel requirements amendment passed noted travel required would prohibited 13 1 against VI 1 abstained NAA D Nats Type Meet Outside US request Chairman Mathews item deferred until following day E CD Qualifications Report H Cain Cain read May 3 memo Council en titled Committee Report Initial Qualifi cation Contest Directors following recommendation adopted Cain reported training program CD appli cants should required initially form questionnaire completed applicantgraded passed failed persons Vice-President Cains proposal order open book test com pelling aspirant CD become familiar AMA Rule Book researching answers After some discussions details pos sible ramifications MOVED seconded accept Mr Cains report implement recommenda tions specifically Attachment soon possible motion passed 14 1 abstained X Initial Qualification Contest Directors Attachment AMA Headquarters Functions 1 Supply District Vice-Presidents printed questionnaires reference sheets HQ may send questionnaire directly applicant 2 Refer Contest Director applications District Vice-President 3 Withold issuing new Contest Direc tor license until approved District Vice-President District Vice-President Functions 1 Send questionnaire applicants 2 Review completed questionnaires certify applicant being qualified CD status 3 Be responsible proper administra tion outstanding questionnaires during VP changeover period Procedural Guidelines 1 Send questionnaire applicant stamped return envelope 2 Applicant returns completed question naire District VP 3 District VP notes errors 4 three answers cor rect return questionnaire applicant indicate correct answers ap prove applicants application until he/she makes corrections 5 questionnaire satisfactorily completed forward AMA HQ approved application completed questionnaire 6 Send note completion appli cant advise him errors Notice procedure supersedes practice allowing Associate Vice-Presidents approve CD applications applications must forwarded District Vice-Presi dent F Show Teams Report C Foreman Foreman IV advised Show Team Committee comprised major show team members formed April 80 Toledo Show appointing District IV VicePresident liaison between themselves Council Foreman submitted behalf request team managers AMA sanctioned show teams provided opportunity free membership manner similar Contest Directors MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 6A AMA sanctioned show team team managers granted free memberships same Contest Directors AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 6 stipulation free show team manager membership allowed per show team per year passed unanimously IV REVIEW OF MANDATORY MAGAZINE MOVED seconded Model via tion magazine return optional status effec tive January 11981 After considerable pro con discussion motion passed 8 7 against NAA IV VIII Xl ED VII IX V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT Upon review voting criteria Executive Director contract MOVED seconded paragraph V Executive Directors contract amend ed inserting word elected between Council include NAA Council member thus reading V purpose contract official action AMA Executive Council presumed mean action backed 3/4 majority written vote elected Council members office NAA representa tive motion passed unanimously needed affirmative vote pass Note revote allowed general consensus sub stantiated written ballots first vote failed pass motion rity apparently due misunderstanding tent Following motion amend con tract MOVED seconded passed unani mously present Executive Directors contract terminated end first Council meeting 1981 commit tee appointed start negotiating new contract Executive Director AMAs attorney Jeremiah Courtney assist committee preparing new con tract Further discussion produced consensus should negotations result con tract first Council meeting 1981 existing contract would continue un til negotiations finalized President appointed committee follows B Mathews Chairman John Grigg Earl Witt VI REVIEW OF FREE CONTEST DIREC TOR MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded effective retro active January 1 1980 previous free CD membership policy reinstated effective January 1 sanction fees shall standardized $500 free sanc tions will eliminated motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA AMENDMENT seconded strike out $500 substitute $1000 motion 10 failed 7 8 against Xl Pres VIII V IX ED SIT VII REVIEW OF THIRTY-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded amend 30day trial membership policy become effec tive day after postmark date See November 79 minutesmotion 9 page 8 motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA discussion noted need prevent possibility someone having accident applying trial membership thus need delay factor provide insurance coverage after minimum day after application VIII SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP RECOG NITION MOVED seconded Council accept policy Grigg proposal submitted November 79 See November 79 minutes XXV page 14 motion passed amended 1 2B 11 2 against V IX 2 abstained NAA S/T Note number 1 proposal word citizen replaced resident AMENDMENT seconded insert proposal special interest groups seeking acceptance AMA granted recognition provided no meaningful challenge application failed 4 7 against Xl Ill ED IV V II VIII4 abstained X NAA Pres AMENDMENT seconded strike out number 4 proposal words through annual dues payment passed 14 1 ab stained NAA criteria portion Griggs proposal now reads follows Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US resident members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 1 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council IX REPORT ON HQ INSURANCE clarified 1980 Head quarters Executive Director Comp troller both bonded $1 00000 other AMA employees bonded $50000 X HO BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Directors recommenda tions subject contained March 25 memo Council discussed Executive Directors proposal suggested due large amounts money involved 78 Model Aviation Council HQ need professional business advice dealing major financial policy decisions Thus Executive Director ad vocated possible solution establish ment committee made up business experts among AMA membership MOVED seconded business ad visory committee established advise Council motion passed 9 4 against Pres V II VI 2 abstained SIT VII consultation Executive Direc tor President will appoint committee select business advisors XI SHOW TEAM DISTRICTS problem show team coordina tion discussed noting problems caused show team operates outside its own district resultant complaints other show teams President directed Chuck Foreman refer subject Show Team Commit tee input XII REDISTRICTING III AND VII Because eastern Michigan separated rest District VII Lake Michi gan preventing easy travel access District functions suggested would benefit members eastern Michigan become affiliated District Ill Lacking concrete evidence wishes concerned President directed VicePresidents Districts III VII develop wording questionnaires sent Dis trict members relative problem XIII REVIEW OF SIG CUB AS POSSIBLE NO2 AMA MODEL Referred May 4 Council meetingsession XIV SANCTIONS FOR NON-FLYING EVENTS MOVED seconded separate sanc tioning procedures developed estab lished mall shows static displays motion passed 13 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 1 5A participants static model display event exempt AMA membership requirement AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 15 event totally static CD required passed unanimously XV REVIEW OF 1979 FINANCIAL STATE MENT MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 79 financial statement submit ted approved XVI UPDATE OF 1980 BUDGET MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 1 980 budget update accepted incorporating changes made Coun cil January Additional items 1980 budget acted upon meeting follows A Executive Director Cost-of-Living crease MOVED seconded three per cent cost-of-living increase salary author ized Executive Director retroactive January 11980 noted amount included salary total approved January motion passed majority required written vote 14 1 against V B Per Diem Officers MOVED seconded Council offi cers allowed Council meetings $2000 per diem food allowance based nights lodging plus effective July 11980 motion passed 7 5 against VIII VI Pres V IX 3 abstained IV ED NAA C Increase Officers Travel Budget MOVED seconded 20% increase authorized officers travel budget retro active January 1 1980 motion passed 8 2 against V VI 5 abstained Xl Pres ED NAA IV D Salary Item Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded reinstate $15000 1980 budget applied salary assistant executive director motion passed 8 5 against VI Pres V III VII 2 abstained IX After vote motion 22 Executive Director announced Carl Maroney now officially employed Headquarters administrative assistant primarily assigned insurance FCC flying site duties Vince Man kowski asked accept position Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded prior em ployment upon resignation District IX VP Mankowski will appoint Travis McGinnis successor motion passed 14 1 abstained V recess called 600 pm sup per break meeting reconvened 735 pm without NAA representativethus 14 maximum possible votes E Funding Rockefeller Model Show MOVED Grigg II seconded funding authorized spring 1980 New York Rockefeller Center Model Show up $1500 50-50 sharing basis motion failed S 6 against Ill VII IV IX V VIII 3 abstained Pres XI X F Equipment HQ Accounting Dept MOVED seconded $10000 budgeted 1980 purchase mini computer HQ accounting department motion passed 13 1 abstained Pres4 Note Homer Smith XI because extensive experience computer field will consulted will advise prior pur chase G Flying Site Representative Salary MOVED seconded salary range figure established Flying Site Rep resentative $20000 $25000 motion passed 10 2 against SIT V 2 abstained Pres XVII SURPLUS FUND INVESTMENT POLICY Worth advised Council AMA member investment counselor NAA Finance Committee recommended invest ment programs greater return could realized Council discussion however indi cated preference continue investing Academys surplus past Thus MOVED seconded Council authorize continuance present policy secured surplus money investments motion passed 13 1 abstained Xl XVIII FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PROJECT REVIEW informational purposes Worth briefed Council current land development project being developed several AMA members project currently recruiting thirty well-known modelers being asked invest $5000 Since several members Council may approached Worth advised AMAs legal counsel determined conflict interest issue may wish join project provided vote concerning future contracting AMA investors XIX EXECUTIVE INSURANCE As follow-up item XXI January 80 minutes Brown III advised Council New England Life Phoenix Mutual contacted information quotes concerning key man insurance President directed Chuck Foreman further investigate subject report Council XX OPEN MEETING DATE APPROVAL MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly open membership meeting scheduled complying bylaws August 13 Wilmington Airfield Ohio XXI NATS LODGING POLICY Council officers MOVED seconded Council officers attend August 13 meetings dorm lodging will provided AMA expense Friday August 8 including August 13 motion passed 12 2 abstained VI XI XXII TRANSFER OF DECEASED AMA PRESIDENTS LICENSE NUMBER Council reviewed request son recently deceased AMA past president transfer fathers number son Prece dent has presidential number re tired never reissued bearer dies MOVED seconded request presidential number transference son denied motion passed 9 4 against VIII ED III 1 abstained XI XXIII CRITERIA FOR FAI LOGOS Worth advised Council two re cent AMA-hosted world championships volun teer officials preferred give AMA FAI proper recognition Worth thus recom mended policy future MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly modeling world championship hosted US under AMA auspices will have both FAI AMA identification logos developed XXIV DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR OFFICER EXPENSES After discussion noting several conflict ing theories what legally required way documentation obtain remunera tion incurred officer expenses MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director contact proper authorities concerning documentation requirements both officers employees MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly cutoff date reimbursement officer expenses will February 15 1981 expenses incurred 1980 February 15 succeeding years future reimbursemen ts Minutes concluded next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT November 1980 79 Connecticut Majos achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Assonsate Vice-Pvendests Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ltdyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ate. Kittery ME 03904 Very short column month Dis trict pointless Continue discuss mattdatory versus optional magazine has done die-hards refuse believe have twice defeated magazine has once again voted remain optional Please lets now get back fun things have good election start again pull together John Grigg District II will make fine President AMA Earl Witts dis favor eyes few past Presidents kept him off ballot very timely letter Nominating Committee signed 10 past Presidents letter absolutely killed chance Earl ballot past Presidents Presidents make some mistakes past Presidents made writing letter Earl made hit trying honest criti cisms goals AMA picture above shows inverted hover Ernie Huber really first accomplish maneuver RC chop per Ernie now doing autorotationpower off landings too pic taken Plum Island demo fly few weeks ago Massa chusetts picture Shown two best because took Nats pass along Mr Wheeley brought home again promptly misplaced Sorry Erniethe other ones better again Sam Welcome Travis McGinnis Jim Mowrey Kansas quoted Travis column last month has some strong words both pro con relatively simple reader see VPs tent about some hobby shops will ing display membership display board Send name address tell free patch want efforts Sorry Horrace voted Sorry Earl New Jertey S New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg Ilintrict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockpnfl NY 14094 Asaocate VIcePresidengs Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29213th Sr. Baysde NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscutaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2SchenectadyNY 12309 Hunk Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 received rather large response re quest inputs magazine issue far greater expected much firm individual opinions previously expressed question asked youwhy re-vote magazine question During 1979 surveyed District II clubs magazine issue receiving about 22% response overwhelming message response District II wanted right make own decision whether receive magazine although vast majority would continue take magazine April 1979 Council meeting made motion return magazine optional status effective January 1980 motion failed vote Without benefit further survey letters both pro con made motion May 1980 Coun cil meeting return magazine optional status effective January 1981 motion passed one-vote felt since year passed since last full effort obtain opinions should allowed last opportunity heard subject Parliamentary procedure provides modification reversal previous motion subsequent meetings long no effect passed motion has taken place August 1980 Council meet ing would provide final opportunity answered request heard loud clear End subject Hank Likes AVP Hank has Subm itted proposal 1981 Nationals held Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center Listen detailsi 2900-ft long runway RC Pattern Pylon Scale five miles away beautiful site RC Helicopter Soaring three choices Indoor sites 3000-ft long paved taxiway Control Line nearby grass area combat Free Flight site parachute jump circle two choices hangers Headquarters camping space 300 campers trailers dozens motels nearby dormitory local college best its site 1981 Nats site location has pro posed Executive Council now goes hands Nationals Executive Committee review evaluation report hopefully positive Execu tive Council makes its decision 1981 Nats may well District II John Byrne AVP John sends along four photos first two touching same time gratifying first photo Larry Katz President Richmond Model Fly ing Club standing sign flying field dedicating Al Lobalto sec ond photo shows very large spectator turnout field dedication ceremony Al Lobaito prior untimely death founder long-time member RFMC following photo taken Somers RC Club second annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In As Somers club puts its literature emphasis fun theme definitely informal awarded trophies realistic flight best crafts manship peoples choice final photo month above 80 Model Aviation Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president yourarea Complete communications kwritel Meroke Model Airplane Club contest RC Pattern Scale Monster Scale meet well attended John park car mile away hoof flying site picture Joe Santamaria far right considered promising young Pattern fliers District II Enough month about some Free Flight Control Line people sending some photos column Could happen face airplane might appear print tide sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45238 Aaaociane Vice-Presidents Joe Viben 36980 Valley Porne 0. Solon OH 44129 Pranis PloSarsy 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Corlvy Heitman Sfl 108 NonS Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 VValnvt Sn. PSiladeiphia PA 19107 Evanne SIekey 217 Voclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 Well 1980 Nats over feel Dis trict Ill did good job hosting WORKS club host club appar ently added little treasury through aggressive concessions operations AMA didnt fare too badly because entry levels up compared recent years past Nats its usual problems like lack manpower unload equipment set up field during week before Nats overcome hard work Probably aggravating problem involved condition Indoor site UC seems kinds stuff hanging ceiling creating havoc models Maintenance personnel impossible find Sundays Monday before could taken care small token involved Basically Id have take blame snafu suggested Executive Council meet Satur day before Nats get full session rather inly couple hours Wednesday sounded great key Nats officials Council couldnt Nats preparation Saturday Homer Smith District Xl VP FF category direc tor biggest victim case Nor mally would have Indoor site Saturday take care type thing due meeting unable get until Sunday Sorry about guys will try better next year tried week get over Wright field see FF Soaring groups just didnt work out always too busy Wilmington make Sorry gang especially Marge did hear group flying Wright happy would have preferred larger site longer maxes about Nats See ya next year Lakehurst Lake Charles San An tonio AVP Doc Jackson sent quick report CL World Championships Poland Just quick report FAI Control Line Championships Poland District Ill competitors acquitted themselves well despite generally poor weather inade quate practice facilities Bill Werwage Berea OH placed third aerobatics after being close top first two days Bill has flown five times World Championships third place two seconds two World Championships show three fliers win aerobatic cham pionship twice Les McDonald Florida came third year Henry Nelson placed 11th team race time 353 narrowly missed semifinal nine second plac ing US team team placed fifth because unexpectedly poor showing third team Better luck next time AVP Gene Shelkey sent following would like take opportunity thank Dave appointing AVP eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania will best assist Dave duties promote AMA area members have problems need assistance AMA matters hesitate contact have modeling since 1940 continue enjoy year have built flown Rubber Control Line Free Flight started RC 1955 present interests Sport Scale RC power sail planes Sailplanes just recently Old-Tim ers am presently building Goldberg Comet sailplane O&R 60 ignition engine first engine-powered Free Flight built 1947 brings back lot fond memories original wing sailplane still flying original design Bob Laughrey LHMAC 'Of course first interest RC Soaring have actively involved since 1971 would like introduce AMA mem bers Soaring activities clubs Dis trict Ill quite few RC Soaring clubs district almost have least contest per year interest ed RC Soaring please get touch clubs listed have contest-oriented belong clubs because offer help ginner clinics programs fun flies etc Steel City Soarers John R Vogel 906 Orchard Park Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 newest clubs Pittsburgh district has approximately 50 members club unique no busi ness conducted meetings Execu tive Committee meets week prior club meeting conduct business entire club meeting devoted pro grams lectures instruction show tell Northern Ohio Soaring Society Larry Vincek 248 Brandt Avenue Amherst OH 44001 another new club grow ing rapidly club mainly encompasses Cleveland Lorain Sandusky area Mid-Ohio Soaring Society Donald Harris 427 W Mariemont Dr WestervilleOH 43801 very active club encompassing greater Columbus area active contests LSF activities Dayton Darts John Vennerholm 917 Xenia Avenue Yellow Springs OH 45387 Activities havc diminished slightly over past year due members being transferred Wright-Patterson other assignments USAF could use shot arm some new members Drop John line ask application Eastern Soaring League Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Dr Warminster PA 18974 league clubs consisting members Districts II Ill IV York event July best contests area sponsored LASS & LIFT Eastern Soaring League promotes expert sportsman calsses events Eastern Soaring Lines edited Paul Wedeking well worth dues Tn-State Soaring Society Robert G Hand 1964 Harrison Ave Jeannette PA 15644 contest-oriented league advocates expert sportsman concept have approximately 1 2 contests per year District Ill highlight season being Grand Champion event contests sanctioned open AMA members very informative newslettercalled Sand bag published Peter Carr nine times per year well worth annual dues like getting high having good time drop line above Dont leave home itl-On June 11 wife flew Texas visit son daughter-in-law new grandson first item made sure pack July issue Model Aviation listing AMA charter clubs names officials contact Texas took just phone call find out big event Sunday Brazoria County Modelers Association Annual Barbecue Fun Fly Since nine miles motel near Lake Jackson decided go son Mike arrived field about 1230 pm warmly greeted officers members club After eating delicious lunch enjoying couple Lone Star draughts Kerry Hurt President club offered let fly Super Kaos 60 takes lot courage let stranger fly plane After Bob Lane let fly Skylark 56 have ad mit just didnt have guts fly Larry Vaceks beautiful -scale PT 19 Photo below Picured above right left Kerry Hurt President Larry Vacek VicePresident Bob Lane Secretary John Trought Treasurer Joe Pasztor Operations Officer November 1980 81 officers Brazoria County club helped make vacation enjoyable will long remembered AMA prints directory annually usually time used vaca tion will help make vacation enjoyable meet make new friends So Karl Mauldin says TV commercial Dont leave home Finally month Id like relate true belong AMA story Roy Lightfoot Cincinnati seems lost airplane woods few years ago found hunter about eight nine months later no identification other AMA number hunter assumed AMA medical group took plane doctor doctors son modeler supplied hunter cor rect AMA address AMA informed Roy after looking up AMA number hunter found plane Roy says experience makes him believer value AMA membership agree next time Roy put name address will make much easier Delaware rict Columbia S Maryland 0 North tamlisa Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asaoano Vice-Prosadeergo Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MO 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 22608 Howard Crisnin 611 Benebmood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 ,ohn Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 column being written Nats Wilmington looks like District IV its fair share contestants show up week-long competition Nats over yet dont have names District IV people placed events hope have information next Column spent two weeks years Nats ob serving Headquarters operation taking notes what problems occur correct thing can say sure AMA Nats HQ staff put lot extra hours hard work make pleasant Nats contestants take min ute drop line say thanks efforts As probably know also Council meeting Nominating Committee meeting during Nats week As result AMA Nominating Committee meeting following candidates will included ballot mailed AMA adult members October President John Grigg Lockport NY Homer Smith Seattle WA VP District II John Byrne N Likes Dis trict IV Chuck Foreman District VI Rick Gerling Bryant Thompson District VIII Mike Clark Ted White District X Jim Scar borough Bev Wisniewski year District IV members will vote President AMA VP Dis trict IV hope will have big turnout year elections district does have big voting turnout record Id real ly like see big vote year Most results Council meet ing will printed elsewhere magazine would like point out few items Important First Council approved purchase land new Headquarters building land purchase being arranged now will start three-year fund raising pro gram build new Headquarters building expected location will Res ton VA suburb Washington DC During three-year period may move pres ent Headquarters operation better tem porary location within Washington DC area office space now occupy large enough support operations working conditions very poor AMA has found three four locations suit able can get three-year lease wont have pay rent would pay next year present location will have information fund raising issue next months column basically going give chance donate monies help build building return have name permanently dis played new building piece rock con ce Pt also voted optional status Model Aviation am sorry say magazine will part member ship package next year want magazine will cost $2500 just like year elect take Model Aviation will cost $2100 membership will re ceive 16-page reprint AMA News section magazine hoping would happen going recom mend Council magazine profits devoted building fund AMA Head quarters could have substantial amount over next three years Glen Sigafoose Memorial Fund AMA Headquarters currently accepting donations scholarship fund recently established memory Glen Sigafoose died crash Pitts Special during July air show Iowa Glen tremendous supporter AMA youth projects produced thousands Delta Dart AMA Cub kits also frequent donor assisted AMA teams World Championships Nobody model industry gen erous supporting promoting model aviation activities fund provide scholarships young modelers being developed conjunction current AMA scholar ship program will separate distinct District IV Annual Meeting Plans District IV meeting going very well will meet Downtowner Motel Inn 201 East Market Street Greens boro NC October 18-19 Make reservations early will banquet Saturday night 18th Bill Helms has lined up some very interesting talks dis plays event motel telephone number 919 275-9481 am requesting District IV AMA officers attend meeting John Worth Larry Bolich Vince Man kowski AMA Headquarters hope to answer questions may have Lets make big turnout show RCNC appreciate hard work Remember meeting open AMA members District IV just RC oriented Whats Happening District IV Sunday Flyers RC Baltimore MD SFRC negotiating management Back River Water Treatment plant new RC flying site stage things go ing pretty well Meade Modelers July 20th Meade Modelers celebration fun fly reopen reconstructed model airfield what hear its great guys have out fly missing great time Northern Virginia RC Club Club show team Virginia Air Show Squadron did two really super shows over July 4th week end Lovettesville VA part old time small town 4th July celebration Most folks never seen RC model airplane let alone organized show great audience plus country western band barbecue sky divers beauty contest great day show team families other show Smokey Glen Farms put F-Systems Melpar Division several club members work Despite severe rainstorm about two-thirds way through show team finished up some 30-40 minutes later Phil Coopy has joined team flying big yellow Sopwith Pup 9 Alabama ida gia issippi to geu V Sooth tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vica-Fresideerts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip MnOowell 8521 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Falardo PR 00648 td Moorwan 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thacker 239CC Lamrenceville Hwy Oncatur GA 30033 took RC club prove Free Flight alive well Mississippi Cap itol City RC Club P30 contest limited Peck Night 28 models 10 people entered Herman Quattlebaum won 435 seconds Missy Cade Dub Mixon both lost models OOS After Warren Bishop built nine-foot ver sion Gool adapted RC 82 Model Aviation German Hoyos holds Warren Bishops Gool scaled up plans published 1950 make two trips field just get Chevette would carry either wing fuselage tailbut both flew plane Miami area about year pleasure hundreds specta tors interested plane write Warren 9660 SW 106th Ave Miami FL 331 76 Fly Model Airplanes Pride Pro tection dont see sign hobby shop please send name address shop will see gets new AMA membership display kit Its free- hobby shops attracting new mem bers Published Pride might motto newsletters District V get excellentwhich made especially hard determine five Top Flight news letters District V Winners 1980 follow Hangar Pilot John Martin Miama Indoor Aircraft Model Association FL Propwash Earl Davis Chattanooga RC Club TN Sunbeam John Thomas Jack Minch West Orange Sunfliers RC Club FL Take-Off Chris Joiner Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers Association GA Talespins FA Komlosy Jr Palm Beach Aeronauts FL Honorable mention awards Aeronut Flyer John Peters Contra/Is Ken Gulliford Decoder Betty Underwood Flight Bag PF Torp Fly Paper Richard Whitney FMA News Harry Grogan Gator Flyer John Bailey newsletter isnt list may because dont get newsletter may because newsletter published District V officerthose eligible would have taken honors Like retire planned community developed around model airplane flying field approximately 200 acres Paved run ways control tower CL circles plus club house swimming pool etc will make modelers life complete else District V RC World Florida will soon ground Orlando area want information drop line Also soon ground new AMA Headquarters rent costs going up like Schnuerle powered Delta Dart best Academy buy some ground action probably long overdue Also overdue analysis annual Nats Whats good about whats bad National Free Flight Society concerned about effect Nats small fields available Free Flight have asked chair committee make recommenda tions about future Free Flight Nats particular should separate Free Flight Nats provide space Free Flight restrict RC CL sites also have Free Flight area nearby Let have ideas Before forget next several months will residence Florida pur suing Masters degree taxation Uni versity Florida School Law few free moments plan fly Flying Gators Model Airplane Clubif will have Poor Jerry Clark Decatur MAC AL invited some relatives watch him fly About 50 arrived two pickup trucks Greyhound bus just time watch him crash airplane explained assembled crowd just demon strated very difficult stall-induced vertical landing maneuver Nice recovery Jerry Illinois ana ucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Harrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6OIJBIJ Aodate Vico-Piesidents Chuck Deluno463l N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Prank Hughes 401 S Birch Pluctsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lea 819 Mundruke Bacuviu IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomino University City MO 63132 Jim Seurs P0 Boa 308 Bargin K' 40310 Bob Underwood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Since July 22 Illinois State Club Team Fun Fly Ive done very little Model Avi ation read Ill through airline school Denver August 23September 20 Im happy assign ment need keep paychecks coming really wanted India napolis September 13 Sorry guys Al Szymkowski reports 39 contestants attended 18th Annual Pattern Contest RC Club Chicago June 2829 Al also sent picture Al called young gentlemen Chicago Ole Time Pattern Flyers did specify Ole Time Pattern rs Ole TimePattern Flyers Which Al Left right Elmer Helfert Fritz Lindgren Ed Kazmirskie Bud Weber Les Fruh Frank Mad Due politics another long soapbox Im delaying district club-team news some great stuff RCMs Jerry Smith Osceola IN until next month Please read soapbox very carefully can talk about Chi cago Expo October 25-26 Dont forgetVincennes IN October 19 Tn-County Aero Club Free Flight meet Soapbox Some 200 years ago country sub jected two forms government pro moted Alexander Hamilton would have aristocratic minority rule over popu lace other form championed Thomas Jefferson believed individual citizens right ability govern himself Fortu nately Jeffersons premise prevailed basic doctrine Yet vast changes order today artd especially little organi zation model airplane fliers Academy Model Aeronautics AMA understand points should know define 1 sport flier 2 competition flier Briefly 1 sport fliers fly mostly enjoyment does include fly local contests may also travel some distance fly some contest frequently limit activity few certain formal events 2 Competition fliers mostly fly competively practice competition pursue specific formal events Both sport fliers competition fliers important AMA Since almost 90% AMA membership belongs sport flier group contribute vast majority funds AMAs financial position contend should receive majority returned services Unlike several fellow AMA district representatives believe sport flier can should ignored dont believe District IV VP expounds o tect competition flier sport flier does nothing will work club competition fliers ever anything fact have found just opposite true magnificent performance sport fliers club level backbone AMAs organizational strength Two years ago voters sportminded modelers elected two persons AMA board directors better known Executive Council EC promoted rather new different direction fof AMA two people strived steer AMA towards being aware responsive majority general membership departure normal concern AMA previously extended competition flier new AMA course now great danger President Earl Witts leadership 1 97980 has brought AMA black 1978 operating deficit $20030178 R H McGiven Audit June 21 1979 Instead help Executive Director John Worth Earl has received obstinate hostility Al though Earl inherited policies resulted 79 membership loss 80 has made strong recovery Despite formidable obstacles placed path Earl has remained honest open AMA member Unlike Executive Director Earl has entire assets AMA disposal pro mote personal ambitions Now small majority council nominating committee has decided AMA member should allowed decide want retain Earl Witt President AMA voted put Earl ballot 198182 aristocrats decided will have choice vote choice would choices AMA District VI members getting double dose back-room politics bosses also decided VP myself elected over six-year incumbent bad AMA therefore should have choice J Worths approved candidates certainly have yet accomplished objectives some roads being made obviously instill great amount fear some minds Initiating new projects within district stimulating inter est AMA business reporting numerous administrative irregularities just few items create discomfort among other EC members Since Earl have no personal goals within EC such pursuing favorable treatment FAI teams obtaining AMA em ployment hustling female staff simply inflating ego part November 198083 group Still think AMA member should have opportunity de cide just want office remains solution re ceive ballot will notice spot WRITE-IN can vote now DO NOT have send 1981 AMA dues ballot DO VOTE like form tyranny vote selections prefer AMA exists serve entire membership use write-in space send Earl Witt back AMA President Horrace Cain back AMA District VI VicePresident will memberships last chance maintain control over AMAs administrative policies Next Month AMA District Fun Fly news pictures Iowa igan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vics-President P 0 ton 1104 tiriniogham Ml 4801 2 Aasociaee Vice-Presidents James clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NC cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 6715 Sn Milwaukee WI 53218 Rossort 0 Lundbere 4928 Tioga St Daluth MN 55804 William Rohriig 4494 Tenglewood Tr. Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Domain Dr Madison Wi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Ponniac Mt 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 After few weeks yes no maybe pleasure Executive Council installed complete Geoff Styles term District VII VP may know Geoffs recommendation Tony Italiano complete term direction AMA President two names thought required Council consider Earl added name Tonysand vote fell yours truly Such drama AMA politics look upon good fortune strong signal Styles considers Tony Italiano worthy worker Districts vineyards have also observed during terms office Ken Morris Geoff Styles activity representation western portion District VII has brought focus way previously achieved will undertake keep mo mentum try add telephone review Geoff touched appointed offices positions plan contact person soon identified good guys bad guys too bad guys assessment Districts position magazine question favoring maga zine part membership package voted Council meeting Geoff reports enthusiasm toward positive move property acquisition perma nent AMA HQ site also corresponds vote question re-districting reviewed Geoff indicated question unre solved statistical support test opinion has undertaken although some opinion southeastern Michigan speaks convincingly southern peninsula Michigan joining District III spent evening after Council meeting shooting pool Dave Brown VP III Jim Scarborough chance talk over Appar ently District III ready willing accept addition plan settle question thorough population study opinion poll will have detailed report recommendation due time invite interested parties bring up date after having opened subject three four years ago Otherwise being just about out door way Finals Taft have no re port except feeling about last Council meeting very good number strong positive moves authorization invest property good early advance planning next years Nats site possibilitiesLake Charles San Antonio Lakehurst Soaring World Championships California okayed in-person meeting FF FAI Team Selection Committee okayed mainly spirit working together contrary negative press scuttlebutt have recently Things looking up ladies gents have strong list candidates next election AMA officers Arkansas siana Menico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 509 So telsanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aesociate Vice-Presidasta Buoo AerilI 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Samnes 523 N Lebanon SuipSur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. 8arnlesnille OK 74003 Bags packed ticket hand off Executive Council meeting weekend before Nats until phone rang Suddenly trip off due emergency work think actually want ed job Actually love work what always wanted can really pain times such rate Council meeting encourage read about else magazine AMA yours want also business budget well over million dollars year dollars time time read hear comments critical way AMAs business run Well let tell rep resentatives included usually have best can represent what think think instance asked put issue magazine being op tional two months have received total six replies four clubs two individuals tabulation inci dentally three keep part basic membership package two revert op tional club split exactly 50-50 over 100 clubs several thousand members District VIII vote just does consti tute mandate Okay off soapbox vote Council meeting offer Model Aviation option However due require ment t6 publish something members difference between membership magazine will $4 probably good compromise Subject closed writer also Nominating Committee meeting following Executive Council meet ing As know proxies allowed Council due law District Columbia However legal opinion requested Nominating Committee revealed no such limitation group Therefore proxy lined up stand group voted preference documented two witnesses So unhappy results responsibility results bit surprising Look elsewhere District VIII Mike Clark Ted White will appear ballot under stand Gene Kempel plans write-in campaign Looks like way comes out will have great representation next term important thing vote national scene expect consider able excitement Read about candidates will find information what have done what think act Examine facts vote District scene two photos picture below taken fun fly held summer Thibodaux LA brand new group says ready full AMA competition Still urge compete Left right club Vice-Presi dent judge Don Breaux judge Allie Robi chaux third place winner Pat Jennings son second place winner Lynn Sonier first place winner Bert Andry crash award winner Dane Hebert next picture shows some planes recent Baton Rouge contest foreground 90 powered Laser 200 quite impressive air Tragedy has again struck close home August 14 two members club LARKS badly injured crash full-scale Cessna 150 Tern Mahady Nick Nixon looking model belonging local youngster crashed rice field just off field Apparently Cessna stalled just quote Nick ran out airspeed altitude ideas once Fortunately spite very hard impact no fire Both going laid up several months Hopefully time see will much stronger Write call can come through Lake Charles visit know will glad hear form Incidentally under stand Murphys law came through again guessed stall warning device failed Good Luck Happy Flying 84 Model Aviation Colorado as aska h Ltaksta C Sooth Dakota IXWysoring DISTRICT REPORT Travis Molinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Assocrate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BNd Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 68208 Jim Rickoits 518 S Cloudos Sioux Falls 3057103 writing column being started motel room August 17 out middle Illinois Strange place District IX person Yes unless know Im way home 80 Nats have deadline copy reach AMA Headquarters Nats will covered depth model press over next few months let suffice say good Nats lots people attendance lots winners over country guests over world Headquarters staff did excellent job turn WORKS group other Ohio modelers put lots time effort planning carrying off worlds largest model airplane meet AMA Executive Council able put super long session work preparing future AMA details Executive Councils work will also covered later columns Id say everyone Nats lots modeling experiences past week August 1017 war stories victories near victories will long remembered con testants Nats personnel Ed Cox District IX AVP Kansas has sent some positive information about Kansas City Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA area could benefit having similar organization read Kansas City Area Council Aero modelers formed January 1980 charter member clubs Barnstormers Olathe KS Kansas City Radio Control Asso ciation KCRC Johnson County Aeronauts Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Northern Knights RC Sports Fliers Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club Sun Chasers St Joseph RC Wyandotte Rangers member clubs represent about 500 RC modelers Kansas City area Smithville Dam Busters newly formed club area has petitioned council membership primary function council provide common bond area clubs represent unified large body mat ters common welfare clubs constitution bylaws recognize protect individual interests club council governing body plays mostly passive rather active role area activities open house muscu lar dystrophy fund fly two activities being sponsored council open house fun/sport fly non-contest council members hosted dif ferent club year Anyone interested information KCACA would like copy constitution bylaws can contact EL Cox see address head column Pictures month feature some excellent work Slope Area Golden Eagles SAGE group North Dakota group pictures shows diversifica tion interests people share Keep up good work modelers Hawaii da Arizona C California S x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Asoociate Vine-Presidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroebor 2401 Zafra Ci Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Batty Stream 3723 Stowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake Cliv UT 84117 have several things report month Some Associate Vice-Presidents came out hiding sent report happenings areas attended Council meeting Ohio earlier month several things interest transpired Only couple meetings report month Harry Apolan invited November 198085 SAGE mall show Dickenson North Dakota monthly meeting Aerospace Club group model enthusiasts working aerospace field Im member club thanks Harry meeting featured demonstration Pete Young covering open framework MonoKote Pete really knows sublect has written article covering MonoKote handed out solicited comments prior pub lishing next meeting attended San Fernando Valley RC Flyers invited meeting Encino Marc Carston entertainment hustler Prior meeting met Marc club President Wayne McElrath Treasurer Tony MacClane over excellent dinner nearby meeting room restaurant didnt solve modelings prob lems sure hashed over might notice club has Scotsman Treasurer use President club meeting membership shown old timer RC Free Flight built blind club member Ralph Council model Quaker very forgiving docile RC trainer really astounding thing Ralph took off unassisted flew around 10 minutes until handed box over Wayne landing observers tell Ralph whether needs left up down moves sticks say theyll have him landing some day Ralph will subject tele vision program Real People planned materializes club requested bring both movies have possession would cut business meeting short provide time see Therefore able show Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions well received lots club members approach let know much enjoyed films As mentioned went Ohio attend Council meeting held prior Nats writing dont have financial figures Nats know number pre-entries over 1000 very good sign Ill mention some important things took place meeting First selection Vice-Presi dent District VII mail vote resulted tie between Tony Italiano Hardy Brodersen vote Council meeting re sulted Hardy Brodersen being returned Council served prior being beaten out Geoff Styles Geoff resigned take job flying site administrator Headquarters told John Worth land lord Washington served notice nual lease rate would increase $30000 $63726 expires early 1981 inspired Council authorize pur chase piece property would serve needs AMA HQ Should unde veloped land will pay cash own outright will set about having office building erected built specifications eye subleasing will course take some time will have continue renting interim hopefully rate somehwhere between what now pay what future holds may en tail move temporary quarters pres ent landlord interested three-year mini mum lease Council decided pursue issuance competitors license due com plaints received membership further decided no dues increase will necessary 1981 dues will $21 out magazine $25 magazine once again voted upon see whether would remain optional people supporting mandatory issue ace up sleeve proposed secret ballot vote reasoning some us feel hearts manda tory best Academy would cop out constituents secretly vote make mandatory didnt work issue failed seven six vote chance 1981 Nats could held Lakehurst NJ actively pursuing input locale 1982 FAI Scale team will selected using FAI rules rather USA rules should smooth out some problems en countered using latter method AMA will ask host 1981 Soaring Championships December FAI meeting Paris group Southern California clubs has presented proposal conduct meet next Council meeting will Wash ington DC 15th 16th November Usually Nominating Committee meets puts names ballot rubber stamp manner unless two nominated year saw four names subm itted Presidency After much discussion names Homer Smith John Grigg placed ballot incumbent Earl Witt unable pull enough support committee re-nominated same thing happened case Horrace Cain incumbent Vice-President District VI Im sure much will said made sometimes bold actions necessary AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds received word new ukie club Phoe nix call themselves Sun Valley Con troliners consist largely bunch retreads have gone ukie-RC route back again Some names older fliers might familiar about Ted Kraver Jim Storts club fortu nate have two flying sites club assisting Southwest Regionals will held 31 January 1 February 1981 extremely large meet held Phoenix Nevada get word via AVP Lonnie Kroeber flying goes despite heat -Scalers have put some demonstrations lead-in big meet held 9 10 11 October Eldorado Dry Lake south Henderson Showboat Casino meet headquarters Betty Stream District X AVP Don Weitz making arrangements Keith Whitney Utah her AVPs comes word third annual Pterodactyl Derby held Vernal UT early July two-day meet featuring UC FF verges edge funfly Keith claims has loosely called record rally claims thermals out-Taft Taft Id like see also sent information 21st annual contest held Labor Day weekend article will appear too late give advance information Per haps Keith will follow up some information still have some money left travel budget about inviting club meeting Dont forget have AMA display available mall show exhibition Drop line THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vico-Proojdonu Al Dulwr 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Box 48 Broativiem MT 59015 Ed Mc0olioagh 53 SE 61 Psrtland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reejo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Some may know now have honor being ballot office President opportunity serve Academy President leaves little awe important know think can good job because comes right down bottom line important resource bring Academy experience have manager Boeing Company since early 60s have spent much time worrying over problems Boeing Academy now facing will next few years experience Executive Coun cil goes back 1970 appointed Associate Vice-President Attendance Council meetings has continuous interruption since 1973 efforts Council have always directed toward moves positive directions have refused get involved petty ac tivities engaged recently others Among accomplishments sig nificant preparation long range plan Academy task took three years lot talking pleading lead ing perseverance now have plan ready used Much effort possible because direct experience planning Boeing plan also required major objectives Academy prioritized Very high list priorities acquisition keeping flyingsites member committee pro posed hire individual plan attack flying sites get ball rolling plan accepted Executive Council underway Other committees have worked Safety Committee Bylaws Committee Scholarship Committee addition am acting consultant Headquar ters staff task computerizing accounting system actions related aimed moving ahead future believe Academy must take steps now ready growth seen next decade rapidly reaching end ability stretch system designed 20000 mem bers meet growth need positiveacting Council led forward-looking Presi dent meet challenges will face years ahead feel can provide leadership will hear about topics near future 86 Model Avjation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta York NY 10005 What really first step aeromodel ing Im too sure suppose depends old beginner what experiences have Before think ing building anything imagine watching seagull soar sparrow swoop land ing could what starts love things fly could sight scrap paper caught up swirl wind starts saying yourself Gee better shape some strength right places could get piece paper ride current clear up out sight Bet could too can remember way back kid Junior Aviation League meet ing ended showers paper gliders being launched windows Jordan Marsh Company out over streets Boston recently son Richard have tossed high out over Wall Streets canyons always exciting race design next cut out bal ance test out across office ready simultaneous launch gest flight furthest highest safety point view dont think much window launches think highly paper gliders can flying fun begins So paper glider right now call Patty Paper Parrot short Patty uses piece stiff paper seven inches four half inches Note please said uses Patty does require paper exact size wings can little longer shorter wider body can longer orshortertoo fact thats big part enjoyment experimentation beginning though dont vary too far proven design Very important weight paper Just now made Patty cut Kleenex box proved far too heavy made some light-weight paper like Im typing now poor Patty floppy parrot Next came fairly stiff piece paper came mail advertise ment Just right Patty Paper Parrot born ordinary paper clip about one fourth inches long nose glided across room full majesty start fold paper half until get hang trace Pattys outline paper making sure put dotted line representing fold fold paper Using nice sharp pair shears cut Patty out dont too worried didnt cut right line sure make little cut B dont make too deep dont forget cut off corner C Now open up Patty slip paper clip should give more-or-less correct amount dihe dral Fold up twin fins B Note have elevators between B C bend up triflebetter make half triflefor stability Try gliding move paper clip back forth adjust center gravity location correct stalls dives thats Youre set probably wont need pattern cut out next Patty Just make sure wings broad enough strength keep twisting Same thing goes bodydont make too skinny between wing tail can try such designs canards tail first models putting clip tail instead front main wing should no limit imagina tion Make few regular Patty designs first course perfect adjustment technique can go fancy extra parts Scotch tape staples stuff Patty Paper Parrot starts A Nonny Moose Thinking about starts got mulling over some old issues Star Skippers first pomes A Nonny Moose ever published Nonny loved turn out doggerel well models ltad message im portant message Novice Nonny Moose Im sure can build plane really think could. someoned show cut wood can make fly real high really think can. someoned show read plan can make wing think tail body too someoned show spread glue can too modeler fly out best Just show will meet test Please show show show really want know. build plane fly plane really make go needs little push Just start will really think hobbys great Can someone help large young newcomers aero modeling can brought along older modelers encourage help make worth no Lindberghs flying Atlantic days start avalanche towards hobby shops So save little time kid down street group school youngsters own club might start off Patty Paper Parrot No CL Postal Fall Control Line fliers should note no postal contest has scheduled fall postals have successful re going little catching up before continuing November 1980 87 Square Paper Glider ED WHITTEN 0 PATTY THE PAPER PARROT AC) mminmmmin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87
Summary-- Nats Executive Council Meeting New Flying Site Rep Duty AMA HQ following brief account actions taken August 9 AMA Council meeting held National Championships Wil mington OH minutes meeting will published upon final approval after November 15 1980 Council meeting 1 District VII Vice-President Hardy Brod ersen Birmingham Ml elected fill unexpired term vacated Geoffrey Styles Milwaukee WI 2 May 1980 Meeting minutes changes submitted previously mail approved publication see elsewhere issue 3 Headquarters Relocation Authoriza tion purchase property DC area up $200000 approved together three-year fund raising campaign building construction rental continue during campaign period 4 Keyman Insurance $75000 ap proved AMA Executive Director Assistant AMA beneficiary via Northwestern Insurance Company 5 1982 Scale Team Selection try ing team 1981 Nats must enter models meeting FAI rules flying AMA rules 6 FF Committee Meeting In-person meet ing travel lodging costs paid AMA-FAI Fund approved 7 Rule Book Effectivity March 1 instead traditional January 1 recommended AMA Contest Boards next publication 8 RC Soaring World Championships Offer California 1981 meet approved submission December 1980 annual FAI meeting 9 Two Meter World Cup Use words world champion world champion ships event approved sanc tioning event 10 Air Show Pyrotechnics Ban Teams asked submit local licensing legal requirements basis possible lifting ban 11 Preliminary 1981 Budget Requested November 80 meeting presentation 12 Magazine Option Approved 1981 Open member dues magazine $2500 magazine AMA News section magazine mailed separately $2100 13 FAt Team Expenses AMA pay 80% shipping costs fuel model box es World Championship teams AMA FAI funds 14 Team Fund Donations Unless desig nated specific purposes use such funds shall decided vote program partici pants same use funds program entry fees 15 Nats Planning National Free Flight Society other special interest groups invited next Nats planning meeting 16 Distinguished Service Award ap proved announcement made time presentation 17 Smithsonian Project HQ assess costs February 1981 project offer proposal Council consideration next meeting 18 Next Meeting Approved Washing ton DC Novemeber 15 1980 special FAI briefing November 16 New Dues Structure No Extra 1981 Members Competition Fee 1981 See new membership application page 122 also synopsis August 9th Executive Council actions Briefly differ ences membership cost between choose receive magazine will receive AMA News section magazine will $400 $2500 Open membership magazine $2100 its August 9th Nats meeting AMA Executive Council rescinded its previous ac tion would have required extra fee competitors next membership dues restructuring new face being seen AMA Headquar ters days Au gust 1 1980 recent- ly created staff position Flying Site Repre sentative came life person Geoffrey Styles Geoff moved Washington Mu- ueofi otymes waukee WI previously served AMA Associate Vice-President later Vice-President District VII modeler keen proponent model aviation since 1937 Geoff has much back ground experience well fliers appreci ation facts life help him new task Free Flight Control Line Radio Control experience behind him felt Styles will have good understanding what required local clubs essence flying site situation simpleNo sitesNo Flying situation nobody model aviation wants past AMA has Headquarters staff handle flying site assignment part time basis intermingled other duties However response members enthusiastic pressure Executive Council created new position thereby giving strong commitment matter flying fields Much has done remains done USA has official Outdoor Recreation Program work government departments involved development clubs have success search sites informa tion should compiled use chartered clubs necessary AMAs successful booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites needs updated revised Communications tween chartered clubs HQ should strengthened complete flow information topic can started maintained short much think Geoff Styles have moved long step forward Styles says 42 years building flying models still gets big thrill see ing handiwork take sky states can accomplish what wants Continued page 77 November 198073 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA ELECTIONS As write column am some what bitter over inner workings Academy feel though am victim Watergate-type consipiracy managed keep off ballot 1981-1982 AMA President As now stands member would wish have AMA President another term will have write name opposed just putting check mark after names two other candidates could gracefully accept rejection membership open equal vote could possibly accept Nomi nating Committees decision except direct intervention Executive Director proceedings letter evidence written Executive Director circulated Nominating Committee AMAs past Presidents campaign conducted keep name off ballot prevent re-election membership thought would happen name ballot unaware extent depth anti-Witt campaign until night before Nominating Com mittee meeting received copy Headquarters letter circulated Council have get rid Council mem bers differ Headquarters poli cy overtones involved resignation can appreciate individual writ ing letter would burn bridges behind him As result information did have few days revise letter acceptance nomination space permits following letter part letter supersedes original letter acceptance nomination Presidency Gentlemen did choose make statement originally indicating would accept nomina tion President subsequent have received latest series letters editorials hot line comments reports deals members Headquarters intended influence Nominating Committee AMA elec torate eliminate Council members agree Executive Director critical Headquar ters administration four members Council up nomination re-elec tion time have critical Headquarters before proceeding would like submit letter willingness accept second last term office go record follows Kip Smythe has resigned again have assailed harangue about criticism Headquarters reason resignation must stopped am knowledgeable Mr Smythes situation submit internal Headquarters problems indicated Dr Fillys study Headquarters external actions resulted resig nation Kip Smythe two persons AMA staTf formal education graduate degree field working spite fact Kip managed larger staff greater responsibility membership response paid eighth lowest salary Headquarters staff well below staff average prior latest additions AMA staff better jobs wee created new assistant director flying site managerthere no promotion within AMAtwo new staff members hired better salary Mr Sinythe dead-end job stated no future him AMA resignation sudden far particular job concerned sudden relative Mr Smythes leaving AMA led believe exclamation print Another Resignation Kip Smythe has seeking em ployment higher pay future year knowledge Early 1979 high consideration employment management Smithsonian Museum nearly lost AMA time successful candi date three understand con sidered anyone would read releases Mr Winters retirement intended believe sole reason leaving AMA criticism some four Council members currently up nomination re-election Again factual Discussion Mr Winters retirement occurred before Council members really entered term office year ago Mr Winter tendered retirement enticed stay longer being offered vir tually full pay part time work agreed stay understand ing prolonged situation Mr Ross McMullen hired assistant editor seven months ago ostensibly Mr Winters eventual replacement Mr Winters planned retirement provided opportunity lash out Headquarters critics used intent prevent nomination re-election criteria becoming mem ber AMA Board Directors Executive Council have approval Executive Director employee Council AMA AMA has reached new low mem bership organization representation As individual candidacy would like state position has much talk cannot work Executive Direc tor really issue simple terms chief AMA term used Article IX Section 3 bylaws reports 74 Model Aviation find no difficulty com municating Executive Director find extreme reluctance him communicate Unfortunately action through AMA Headquarters fore majority necessary com munication must originate Execu tive Directors end line fails refuses communica tion link falls due action communication failure AMA Head quarters end beyond control taking office outlined letter Executive Director felt areas responsibility lay indicated willingness revise position necessary later presented copies letter execu tive session received no negative comments indications general reasonable approach Executive Director apparently rejected position did come Along letter issued directive conduct Council meetings bylaws clearly state President shall preside Executive Director took excep tion to careful campaign put motion shout down first Council meeting St Louis courtesy allowing complete first sen tence introductory speech before interrupting Subsequent answering inquiries members column critical AMA management started conflicting exchange Executive Director Model vialion resolve called meeting mediating committee subsequently reported Council last sum mer agreed would air differences print Executive Director would call twice week keep current AMA operations through headquarters believe have point honored commitment made Council agreed Execu tive Director must take posi tion Executive Director has honored fulfilled commitment agreement quite effective worked well until John Clemens defeated aspirations high EAI office result being United States delegate circumstance Executive Director aware existed until ClAM meet ing Paris Although feel employee improper Executive Director support activity can appreciate anxiety getting back having totally free hand acting name President will echo posi tion actions feel no great conflict Executive Director personally have years executive experience have able work effectively people have difference opinion agree major items differences tween Executive Director self being resolved Council 1 Relocating Headquarters out District Columbia should result time office less costly operation 2 new Executive Director con tract will resolve employeremployee relationship 3 past practice virtually key staff taking leave avoiding re sponsibility during Executive Direc tors absence quite frequent hiring new assistant director should resolve Some other inefficiencies manage ment Headquarters bother involve judgment perform ance job up Council judge act upon summarizeit necessary have close personal relationship tween directors managers effec tively perform job Executive Directors actions should factor nominating officers AMA have time incentive effectively execute responsibilities AMA Presidency feel spite turmoil have made great steps toward future stability AMA should up membership AMA judge decide other officers continuance office should given opportunity opposed determination being made result carefully calculated campaign prevent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS Good Newsthe Council has taken action toward obtaining AMAowned office site outside District Columbia listening pro posal gave feeling hear ing own reasoning repeated last years Model viation including raising funds promoting building donations sale patches Bad Newsthe delay taking action costly no time left construct office before pres ent lease expires will have enter another costly lease period de lay construction estimated time lapse taking action could cost AMA much half million dollars Ken Held 7th AMA President Another former AMA President has left us Ken Held 74 Livonia MI President during early difficult period AMA history-1950-51 number mem bers annual budget much smaller much harder carry business operating national association Ken early leaders helped get AMA prominence enjoy today worlds largest sport aviation orgainzation free world first came AMA member 1940 No 793 Ken tenacious AMAer deep interest AMAs welfare right up until last stages Ieu kemia claimed him August 22 earlier rallied long stay hospital previously threatened claim him recovered come home resume terest activity AMA matters particularly concerned 1979-80 con troversies AMA politics last acts sign letter along other past Presidents AMA advising current leaders seek positive solutions AMA problems Born Brownstown IN KennethG Held spent life three states Indiana New York Michigan time election AMA President located Detroit Chief Electrical Engineer Detroit Transmission Division General Motors Corporation Having division since its start Ken much development GMs hydramatic drive After college Ken professional para chute iumper During time operated Held Parachute Service Wayne County Airport Detroit business devel oped major parachute repair depot Ken became proud possessor CAA Riggers license No 153 Sometime during parachute barnstorming career Ken married very lovely girl name Maryanne became Mrs Held early 20s Ken gave up jumping turned attention electrical engineering modeling started Ideal Bierlot 1918 addition originators American Miniature Race Car Association served midwest director five years AMA Ken gained great deal respect recognition both model flier administrator aero modeling rograms Just before death AMA Council Past Presidents voted him Model Aviation Hall Fame As AMA President Ken helped organize contest coordinator network basis sanctioning over thousand contests year USA also strong advo cate having AMA member receive Academy publication Model v/at/onhe worked toward end noted July 1950 editorial item will good host others also provide source information members something sadly lacking past Kens Hall Fame data notes first ever break 150 mph D Speed Control Line 1950 also Leader Continued page 77 November 1980 75 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nelson Opitz Rockaway NJ writes paid $25 April 2 1980 membersAMA No 65243 received mag rest Nelson have turned problem over Carol Merfeld membership department AMA Head quarters has replaced Kip Smythe such matters Carol wants tell write such matters will solve immeliately can notify either us will get right Nelson will get mags Kip Smythe way went computer company Washington DC very sorry see him go lost good time e met Carol Merfeld times ex cellent capable employee know can replace Kip important picture three generations Radio Control enthusi asts Sunday afternoon Henry Arnold left next him daughter-in-law Jill Hank Jr next Stacy Arnold has just stolen daddys hat have picture taken flying 60 powered brfskmzzkt something having very good time what hobby really about Also won first RC Advanced Decatur AL meet Bill has entered six contests far placed Dave Phillips right has also placed six times 1980 Pensa cola Baton Rouge Marietta Gunters ville name few brat middle Dave Phillips Jr age 5 flies Quickee 200 ease will soon beat daddy everything Ive AMA Council nine years best speech ever heard lady Last week Joan Grigg Lockport NY showed up got permission speak August Nats meeting delivered good lec ture Joans husband John Dis trict II Vice-President went am asking five minutes time After half years being involved inner workings AMA have some questions ask questions meant answered now just thought about e am mad enough over come being scared death being have kids remember growing up years own selves remember new kid moving neighborhoodor perhaps new kid yourself battles taking sidesthe break ing updoes sound familiar Have gone back over AMA mail lately reread Have read some newslet ters own club newsletter call growing organization can grow still fighting over new kids neigh borhood Im tired watching grown men accuse other childish nonsense waste time intelligence 15 go room lock door talk out hostilities start listening other appear fairly intelligent Thank listening Thank Joan womans viewpoint way fine job has husband John Grigg done represent ing New York area Nominating Committee has seen fit place John forthcoming ballot run against Mr Homer Smith AMA President John has top Vice-President district Dont Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 76 Model Aviation Are aware growing national interest AMA show teams Only few couple years ago now new teams have sprung up coast coast teams give precision controlled aerobatic demonstrations air shows elsewhere steal show So important does AMA feel teams Council recently voted unanimously motion Mr Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President award free membership team managers year Shown L-R Jim Henry Bob Hamilton Gary Tatasciore Jim Weems Bill Norman Dusty Shinn Clark Newman members Bama Flyers Air Show Team particular air show team actually AMA sanctioned club itself sanction 722 want meet three win ningest RC fliers southeast Bill Norman left won first year big Pensacola FL RC bash picture John ano Joan Grigg enjoying RC gliders New York contest See next month 1980 Nats Nominating Committee Minutes Wilmington OH meeting called order 850 pm August 9 1980 Cliff Piper appointed chairman Bill Mathews ap pointed secretary VPs present except John Embry John Embry telephone designated Rick Gerling representative nominating committee After discussion Rick Gerling seated committee accordance Article IX Section 1 bylaws Candidates nomination checked letters nomination letters accept ance status Leader Member Contest Director etc Letters nomination Ray Meyers VP District VI Russ Snyder VP District VIII rejected lack letters acceptance no showing either Leader Member Contest Director MOVED Grigg seconded Mathews accept nominees Districts IV X Candidate District IV VP Chuck Fore man accepted unanimously Chuck Foreman didnt vote Candidates District X Jim Scarborough Bev Wisniewski accepted unani mously Voting nominees President follows H Smith J Grigg E Witt J Clemens 1st Ballot 4 3 2nd Ballot -i 3 3rd Ballot 6 H Smith J Grigg did vote H Smith Grigg nominees President Flying Site Rep cant page 73 Flying Site Rep job will get same satisfaction Toward end will need input clubs experi ences good bad can shared others can also expect hear him questions assistance working site problems ask help business promising miraclesbut expect able has possible before help assure problems getting keep ing flying sites reduced giving attention long run may important efforts AMA AMA has initiated financial time personnel commitment direc tion therefore major improvement service behalf members fu ture model aviation Ken Held Cont page 75 Member since 1945 Contest Director first five Plymouth International contests addition other meets Four clubs made him Honorary Life Member Midwest RC Society Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron Greater Detroit Hiking Soaring Society Livonia Rib Crackers Grigg withdrew candidate nomina tion VP District II Grigg MOVED accept J Byrne N Likes nominees VP District II Fore man seconded Passed 10 1 Voting nominees VP District VI follows 1st Ballot 9 2nd Ballot B Thompson__ R Gerling7 HCain14 B Thompson R Gerling nomi nees VP District VI Voting nominees VP District VIII follows M Clark T White G Hem pel C Alba 1st Ballot 4 3 M Clark T White VP District V III 2nd3rd BallotBallot 9 17 3 00 nominees Summary Nominees President H Smith J Grigg VP District II J Byrne N Likes VP District IV C Foreman VP District VI B Thompson R Gerling VP District VIII M Clark T White VP District X J Scarborough B Wisniewski meeting adjourned 1105 pm Editors Note Nominating Committee composed eleven district vice-presidents delegated representati yes national officers President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director com mittee present meeting voting procedure used meeting select election ballot first two candidates sequence achieved ma jority vote committee underlined digits indicate received majority vote Minutes-- Executive Council Meeting May 3-i 1980 following attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NYVP III Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-V Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WIVPVIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankowski Belle vue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA General Brooke Allen National Aeronautic Association representative Also attending Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Howard CrispinDistrict IV Richard GerlingDistrict VI Al Novatnik General Manager Model Airplane News Randy Vlahos Penny Witt Present AMA Executive Staff Carl Wheeley Model Aviation Publisher Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting Note maximum number votes 15 11 Vice-Presidents President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director NAA Repre sentative APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19 1980 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly January 19 1980 minutes offi cially approved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT S/T recommended officers owed expense reimbursement Academy must make requests same no later 15 February following year B S/T reviewed financial status expenses PR Department C S/T recommended $2000 food allowance officers authorized Council meetings D S/T recommended revision Executive Directors contract provide regular review E S/T reviewed some details Executive Directors expense account III COMMITTEE REPORTS A Dues Structure Committee Reported Chairman J Grigg advised Coun cil meeting held May 2 AMA HQ committee members present Grigg Chairman Cain-VI McNeill-S/T Jack son-AMA Comptroller Witt-ex officio Grigg reiterated function Committee establish dues rates rather research recommend concerning possibility different classes member ships varying benefits After reading entire report Chairman MOVED seconded adopt Committee recommendations B report effective January 1 1981 existing dues structure Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen shall remain effect now established B imposition competition li cense fee paid competition stamp similar FAI stamp full* mem ber desiring enter sanctioned competition proceeds fee offset costs preparing stamps producing rule books other costs associated non-FAI com petitive administration *Note full member equates Open member motion failed 7 7 against ED VII Xl IX IV V 1 abstained NAA Subsequently MOVED seconded Dues Structure Committee recommendations B implemented next general dues restructuring Passed amended 3A 12 2 against ED V 1 abstained NAA An Amendment offered seconded passing unanimously strike out paren thetical information contained recom mendation B See motion 2 Passed unanimously /Editors note action subse quently rescinded August 9 Council meeting Continued next page November 198077 Minutes Cont page 77 B Headquarters Relocation Committee Report Chairman Mathews Mathews ad vised severai areas being researched prime consideration time being given Reston VA Chuck Foreman gave presentation Reston possibility well received Council requested seek written proposal mail distribution Council soon possible C Flying Site Committee Report Chairman Foreman Foreman read Com mittee report consisted job descrip tion duties expectations starting budget Flying Site Representative After discussion details MOVED seconded accept Fly ing Site Committee report implement recommendations therein Passed amended 4A 10 2 against S/I VI 3 abstained IX NAA An Amendment offered seconded fifth paragraph page entitled Job Title Flying Site Representative deleted concerning travel requirements amendment passed noted travel required would prohibited 13 1 against VI 1 abstained NAA D Nats Type Meet Outside US request Chairman Mathews item deferred until following day E CD Qualifications Report H Cain Cain read May 3 memo Council en titled Committee Report Initial Qualifi cation Contest Directors following recommendation adopted Cain reported training program CD appli cants should required initially form questionnaire completed applicantgraded passed failed persons Vice-President Cains proposal order open book test com pelling aspirant CD become familiar AMA Rule Book researching answers After some discussions details pos sible ramifications MOVED seconded accept Mr Cains report implement recommenda tions specifically Attachment soon possible motion passed 14 1 abstained X Initial Qualification Contest Directors Attachment AMA Headquarters Functions 1 Supply District Vice-Presidents printed questionnaires reference sheets HQ may send questionnaire directly applicant 2 Refer Contest Director applications District Vice-President 3 Withold issuing new Contest Direc tor license until approved District Vice-President District Vice-President Functions 1 Send questionnaire applicants 2 Review completed questionnaires certify applicant being qualified CD status 3 Be responsible proper administra tion outstanding questionnaires during VP changeover period Procedural Guidelines 1 Send questionnaire applicant stamped return envelope 2 Applicant returns completed question naire District VP 3 District VP notes errors 4 three answers cor rect return questionnaire applicant indicate correct answers ap prove applicants application until he/she makes corrections 5 questionnaire satisfactorily completed forward AMA HQ approved application completed questionnaire 6 Send note completion appli cant advise him errors Notice procedure supersedes practice allowing Associate Vice-Presidents approve CD applications applications must forwarded District Vice-Presi dent F Show Teams Report C Foreman Foreman IV advised Show Team Committee comprised major show team members formed April 80 Toledo Show appointing District IV VicePresident liaison between themselves Council Foreman submitted behalf request team managers AMA sanctioned show teams provided opportunity free membership manner similar Contest Directors MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 6A AMA sanctioned show team team managers granted free memberships same Contest Directors AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 6 stipulation free show team manager membership allowed per show team per year passed unanimously IV REVIEW OF MANDATORY MAGAZINE MOVED seconded Model via tion magazine return optional status effec tive January 11981 After considerable pro con discussion motion passed 8 7 against NAA IV VIII Xl ED VII IX V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT Upon review voting criteria Executive Director contract MOVED seconded paragraph V Executive Directors contract amend ed inserting word elected between Council include NAA Council member thus reading V purpose contract official action AMA Executive Council presumed mean action backed 3/4 majority written vote elected Council members office NAA representa tive motion passed unanimously needed affirmative vote pass Note revote allowed general consensus sub stantiated written ballots first vote failed pass motion rity apparently due misunderstanding tent Following motion amend con tract MOVED seconded passed unani mously present Executive Directors contract terminated end first Council meeting 1981 commit tee appointed start negotiating new contract Executive Director AMAs attorney Jeremiah Courtney assist committee preparing new con tract Further discussion produced consensus should negotations result con tract first Council meeting 1981 existing contract would continue un til negotiations finalized President appointed committee follows B Mathews Chairman John Grigg Earl Witt VI REVIEW OF FREE CONTEST DIREC TOR MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded effective retro active January 1 1980 previous free CD membership policy reinstated effective January 1 sanction fees shall standardized $500 free sanc tions will eliminated motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA AMENDMENT seconded strike out $500 substitute $1000 motion 10 failed 7 8 against Xl Pres VIII V IX ED SIT VII REVIEW OF THIRTY-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded amend 30day trial membership policy become effec tive day after postmark date See November 79 minutesmotion 9 page 8 motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA discussion noted need prevent possibility someone having accident applying trial membership thus need delay factor provide insurance coverage after minimum day after application VIII SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP RECOG NITION MOVED seconded Council accept policy Grigg proposal submitted November 79 See November 79 minutes XXV page 14 motion passed amended 1 2B 11 2 against V IX 2 abstained NAA S/T Note number 1 proposal word citizen replaced resident AMENDMENT seconded insert proposal special interest groups seeking acceptance AMA granted recognition provided no meaningful challenge application failed 4 7 against Xl Ill ED IV V II VIII4 abstained X NAA Pres AMENDMENT seconded strike out number 4 proposal words through annual dues payment passed 14 1 ab stained NAA criteria portion Griggs proposal now reads follows Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US resident members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 1 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council IX REPORT ON HQ INSURANCE clarified 1980 Head quarters Executive Director Comp troller both bonded $1 00000 other AMA employees bonded $50000 X HO BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Directors recommenda tions subject contained March 25 memo Council discussed Executive Directors proposal suggested due large amounts money involved 78 Model Aviation Council HQ need professional business advice dealing major financial policy decisions Thus Executive Director ad vocated possible solution establish ment committee made up business experts among AMA membership MOVED seconded business ad visory committee established advise Council motion passed 9 4 against Pres V II VI 2 abstained SIT VII consultation Executive Direc tor President will appoint committee select business advisors XI SHOW TEAM DISTRICTS problem show team coordina tion discussed noting problems caused show team operates outside its own district resultant complaints other show teams President directed Chuck Foreman refer subject Show Team Commit tee input XII REDISTRICTING III AND VII Because eastern Michigan separated rest District VII Lake Michi gan preventing easy travel access District functions suggested would benefit members eastern Michigan become affiliated District Ill Lacking concrete evidence wishes concerned President directed VicePresidents Districts III VII develop wording questionnaires sent Dis trict members relative problem XIII REVIEW OF SIG CUB AS POSSIBLE NO2 AMA MODEL Referred May 4 Council meetingsession XIV SANCTIONS FOR NON-FLYING EVENTS MOVED seconded separate sanc tioning procedures developed estab lished mall shows static displays motion passed 13 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 1 5A participants static model display event exempt AMA membership requirement AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 15 event totally static CD required passed unanimously XV REVIEW OF 1979 FINANCIAL STATE MENT MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 79 financial statement submit ted approved XVI UPDATE OF 1980 BUDGET MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 1 980 budget update accepted incorporating changes made Coun cil January Additional items 1980 budget acted upon meeting follows A Executive Director Cost-of-Living crease MOVED seconded three per cent cost-of-living increase salary author ized Executive Director retroactive January 11980 noted amount included salary total approved January motion passed majority required written vote 14 1 against V B Per Diem Officers MOVED seconded Council offi cers allowed Council meetings $2000 per diem food allowance based nights lodging plus effective July 11980 motion passed 7 5 against VIII VI Pres V IX 3 abstained IV ED NAA C Increase Officers Travel Budget MOVED seconded 20% increase authorized officers travel budget retro active January 1 1980 motion passed 8 2 against V VI 5 abstained Xl Pres ED NAA IV D Salary Item Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded reinstate $15000 1980 budget applied salary assistant executive director motion passed 8 5 against VI Pres V III VII 2 abstained IX After vote motion 22 Executive Director announced Carl Maroney now officially employed Headquarters administrative assistant primarily assigned insurance FCC flying site duties Vince Man kowski asked accept position Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded prior em ployment upon resignation District IX VP Mankowski will appoint Travis McGinnis successor motion passed 14 1 abstained V recess called 600 pm sup per break meeting reconvened 735 pm without NAA representativethus 14 maximum possible votes E Funding Rockefeller Model Show MOVED Grigg II seconded funding authorized spring 1980 New York Rockefeller Center Model Show up $1500 50-50 sharing basis motion failed S 6 against Ill VII IV IX V VIII 3 abstained Pres XI X F Equipment HQ Accounting Dept MOVED seconded $10000 budgeted 1980 purchase mini computer HQ accounting department motion passed 13 1 abstained Pres4 Note Homer Smith XI because extensive experience computer field will consulted will advise prior pur chase G Flying Site Representative Salary MOVED seconded salary range figure established Flying Site Rep resentative $20000 $25000 motion passed 10 2 against SIT V 2 abstained Pres XVII SURPLUS FUND INVESTMENT POLICY Worth advised Council AMA member investment counselor NAA Finance Committee recommended invest ment programs greater return could realized Council discussion however indi cated preference continue investing Academys surplus past Thus MOVED seconded Council authorize continuance present policy secured surplus money investments motion passed 13 1 abstained Xl XVIII FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PROJECT REVIEW informational purposes Worth briefed Council current land development project being developed several AMA members project currently recruiting thirty well-known modelers being asked invest $5000 Since several members Council may approached Worth advised AMAs legal counsel determined conflict interest issue may wish join project provided vote concerning future contracting AMA investors XIX EXECUTIVE INSURANCE As follow-up item XXI January 80 minutes Brown III advised Council New England Life Phoenix Mutual contacted information quotes concerning key man insurance President directed Chuck Foreman further investigate subject report Council XX OPEN MEETING DATE APPROVAL MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly open membership meeting scheduled complying bylaws August 13 Wilmington Airfield Ohio XXI NATS LODGING POLICY Council officers MOVED seconded Council officers attend August 13 meetings dorm lodging will provided AMA expense Friday August 8 including August 13 motion passed 12 2 abstained VI XI XXII TRANSFER OF DECEASED AMA PRESIDENTS LICENSE NUMBER Council reviewed request son recently deceased AMA past president transfer fathers number son Prece dent has presidential number re tired never reissued bearer dies MOVED seconded request presidential number transference son denied motion passed 9 4 against VIII ED III 1 abstained XI XXIII CRITERIA FOR FAI LOGOS Worth advised Council two re cent AMA-hosted world championships volun teer officials preferred give AMA FAI proper recognition Worth thus recom mended policy future MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly modeling world championship hosted US under AMA auspices will have both FAI AMA identification logos developed XXIV DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR OFFICER EXPENSES After discussion noting several conflict ing theories what legally required way documentation obtain remunera tion incurred officer expenses MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director contact proper authorities concerning documentation requirements both officers employees MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly cutoff date reimbursement officer expenses will February 15 1981 expenses incurred 1980 February 15 succeeding years future reimbursemen ts Minutes concluded next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT November 1980 79 Connecticut Majos achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Assonsate Vice-Pvendests Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ltdyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ate. Kittery ME 03904 Very short column month Dis trict pointless Continue discuss mattdatory versus optional magazine has done die-hards refuse believe have twice defeated magazine has once again voted remain optional Please lets now get back fun things have good election start again pull together John Grigg District II will make fine President AMA Earl Witts dis favor eyes few past Presidents kept him off ballot very timely letter Nominating Committee signed 10 past Presidents letter absolutely killed chance Earl ballot past Presidents Presidents make some mistakes past Presidents made writing letter Earl made hit trying honest criti cisms goals AMA picture above shows inverted hover Ernie Huber really first accomplish maneuver RC chop per Ernie now doing autorotationpower off landings too pic taken Plum Island demo fly few weeks ago Massa chusetts picture Shown two best because took Nats pass along Mr Wheeley brought home again promptly misplaced Sorry Erniethe other ones better again Sam Welcome Travis McGinnis Jim Mowrey Kansas quoted Travis column last month has some strong words both pro con relatively simple reader see VPs tent about some hobby shops will ing display membership display board Send name address tell free patch want efforts Sorry Horrace voted Sorry Earl New Jertey S New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg Ilintrict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockpnfl NY 14094 Asaocate VIcePresidengs Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29213th Sr. Baysde NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscutaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2SchenectadyNY 12309 Hunk Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 received rather large response re quest inputs magazine issue far greater expected much firm individual opinions previously expressed question asked youwhy re-vote magazine question During 1979 surveyed District II clubs magazine issue receiving about 22% response overwhelming message response District II wanted right make own decision whether receive magazine although vast majority would continue take magazine April 1979 Council meeting made motion return magazine optional status effective January 1980 motion failed vote Without benefit further survey letters both pro con made motion May 1980 Coun cil meeting return magazine optional status effective January 1981 motion passed one-vote felt since year passed since last full effort obtain opinions should allowed last opportunity heard subject Parliamentary procedure provides modification reversal previous motion subsequent meetings long no effect passed motion has taken place August 1980 Council meet ing would provide final opportunity answered request heard loud clear End subject Hank Likes AVP Hank has Subm itted proposal 1981 Nationals held Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center Listen detailsi 2900-ft long runway RC Pattern Pylon Scale five miles away beautiful site RC Helicopter Soaring three choices Indoor sites 3000-ft long paved taxiway Control Line nearby grass area combat Free Flight site parachute jump circle two choices hangers Headquarters camping space 300 campers trailers dozens motels nearby dormitory local college best its site 1981 Nats site location has pro posed Executive Council now goes hands Nationals Executive Committee review evaluation report hopefully positive Execu tive Council makes its decision 1981 Nats may well District II John Byrne AVP John sends along four photos first two touching same time gratifying first photo Larry Katz President Richmond Model Fly ing Club standing sign flying field dedicating Al Lobalto sec ond photo shows very large spectator turnout field dedication ceremony Al Lobaito prior untimely death founder long-time member RFMC following photo taken Somers RC Club second annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In As Somers club puts its literature emphasis fun theme definitely informal awarded trophies realistic flight best crafts manship peoples choice final photo month above 80 Model Aviation Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president yourarea Complete communications kwritel Meroke Model Airplane Club contest RC Pattern Scale Monster Scale meet well attended John park car mile away hoof flying site picture Joe Santamaria far right considered promising young Pattern fliers District II Enough month about some Free Flight Control Line people sending some photos column Could happen face airplane might appear print tide sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45238 Aaaociane Vice-Presidents Joe Viben 36980 Valley Porne 0. Solon OH 44129 Pranis PloSarsy 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Corlvy Heitman Sfl 108 NonS Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 VValnvt Sn. PSiladeiphia PA 19107 Evanne SIekey 217 Voclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 Well 1980 Nats over feel Dis trict Ill did good job hosting WORKS club host club appar ently added little treasury through aggressive concessions operations AMA didnt fare too badly because entry levels up compared recent years past Nats its usual problems like lack manpower unload equipment set up field during week before Nats overcome hard work Probably aggravating problem involved condition Indoor site UC seems kinds stuff hanging ceiling creating havoc models Maintenance personnel impossible find Sundays Monday before could taken care small token involved Basically Id have take blame snafu suggested Executive Council meet Satur day before Nats get full session rather inly couple hours Wednesday sounded great key Nats officials Council couldnt Nats preparation Saturday Homer Smith District Xl VP FF category direc tor biggest victim case Nor mally would have Indoor site Saturday take care type thing due meeting unable get until Sunday Sorry about guys will try better next year tried week get over Wright field see FF Soaring groups just didnt work out always too busy Wilmington make Sorry gang especially Marge did hear group flying Wright happy would have preferred larger site longer maxes about Nats See ya next year Lakehurst Lake Charles San An tonio AVP Doc Jackson sent quick report CL World Championships Poland Just quick report FAI Control Line Championships Poland District Ill competitors acquitted themselves well despite generally poor weather inade quate practice facilities Bill Werwage Berea OH placed third aerobatics after being close top first two days Bill has flown five times World Championships third place two seconds two World Championships show three fliers win aerobatic cham pionship twice Les McDonald Florida came third year Henry Nelson placed 11th team race time 353 narrowly missed semifinal nine second plac ing US team team placed fifth because unexpectedly poor showing third team Better luck next time AVP Gene Shelkey sent following would like take opportunity thank Dave appointing AVP eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania will best assist Dave duties promote AMA area members have problems need assistance AMA matters hesitate contact have modeling since 1940 continue enjoy year have built flown Rubber Control Line Free Flight started RC 1955 present interests Sport Scale RC power sail planes Sailplanes just recently Old-Tim ers am presently building Goldberg Comet sailplane O&R 60 ignition engine first engine-powered Free Flight built 1947 brings back lot fond memories original wing sailplane still flying original design Bob Laughrey LHMAC 'Of course first interest RC Soaring have actively involved since 1971 would like introduce AMA mem bers Soaring activities clubs Dis trict Ill quite few RC Soaring clubs district almost have least contest per year interest ed RC Soaring please get touch clubs listed have contest-oriented belong clubs because offer help ginner clinics programs fun flies etc Steel City Soarers John R Vogel 906 Orchard Park Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 newest clubs Pittsburgh district has approximately 50 members club unique no busi ness conducted meetings Execu tive Committee meets week prior club meeting conduct business entire club meeting devoted pro grams lectures instruction show tell Northern Ohio Soaring Society Larry Vincek 248 Brandt Avenue Amherst OH 44001 another new club grow ing rapidly club mainly encompasses Cleveland Lorain Sandusky area Mid-Ohio Soaring Society Donald Harris 427 W Mariemont Dr WestervilleOH 43801 very active club encompassing greater Columbus area active contests LSF activities Dayton Darts John Vennerholm 917 Xenia Avenue Yellow Springs OH 45387 Activities havc diminished slightly over past year due members being transferred Wright-Patterson other assignments USAF could use shot arm some new members Drop John line ask application Eastern Soaring League Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Dr Warminster PA 18974 league clubs consisting members Districts II Ill IV York event July best contests area sponsored LASS & LIFT Eastern Soaring League promotes expert sportsman calsses events Eastern Soaring Lines edited Paul Wedeking well worth dues Tn-State Soaring Society Robert G Hand 1964 Harrison Ave Jeannette PA 15644 contest-oriented league advocates expert sportsman concept have approximately 1 2 contests per year District Ill highlight season being Grand Champion event contests sanctioned open AMA members very informative newslettercalled Sand bag published Peter Carr nine times per year well worth annual dues like getting high having good time drop line above Dont leave home itl-On June 11 wife flew Texas visit son daughter-in-law new grandson first item made sure pack July issue Model Aviation listing AMA charter clubs names officials contact Texas took just phone call find out big event Sunday Brazoria County Modelers Association Annual Barbecue Fun Fly Since nine miles motel near Lake Jackson decided go son Mike arrived field about 1230 pm warmly greeted officers members club After eating delicious lunch enjoying couple Lone Star draughts Kerry Hurt President club offered let fly Super Kaos 60 takes lot courage let stranger fly plane After Bob Lane let fly Skylark 56 have ad mit just didnt have guts fly Larry Vaceks beautiful -scale PT 19 Photo below Picured above right left Kerry Hurt President Larry Vacek VicePresident Bob Lane Secretary John Trought Treasurer Joe Pasztor Operations Officer November 1980 81 officers Brazoria County club helped make vacation enjoyable will long remembered AMA prints directory annually usually time used vaca tion will help make vacation enjoyable meet make new friends So Karl Mauldin says TV commercial Dont leave home Finally month Id like relate true belong AMA story Roy Lightfoot Cincinnati seems lost airplane woods few years ago found hunter about eight nine months later no identification other AMA number hunter assumed AMA medical group took plane doctor doctors son modeler supplied hunter cor rect AMA address AMA informed Roy after looking up AMA number hunter found plane Roy says experience makes him believer value AMA membership agree next time Roy put name address will make much easier Delaware rict Columbia S Maryland 0 North tamlisa Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asaoano Vice-Prosadeergo Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MO 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 22608 Howard Crisnin 611 Benebmood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 ,ohn Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 column being written Nats Wilmington looks like District IV its fair share contestants show up week-long competition Nats over yet dont have names District IV people placed events hope have information next Column spent two weeks years Nats ob serving Headquarters operation taking notes what problems occur correct thing can say sure AMA Nats HQ staff put lot extra hours hard work make pleasant Nats contestants take min ute drop line say thanks efforts As probably know also Council meeting Nominating Committee meeting during Nats week As result AMA Nominating Committee meeting following candidates will included ballot mailed AMA adult members October President John Grigg Lockport NY Homer Smith Seattle WA VP District II John Byrne N Likes Dis trict IV Chuck Foreman District VI Rick Gerling Bryant Thompson District VIII Mike Clark Ted White District X Jim Scar borough Bev Wisniewski year District IV members will vote President AMA VP Dis trict IV hope will have big turnout year elections district does have big voting turnout record Id real ly like see big vote year Most results Council meet ing will printed elsewhere magazine would like point out few items Important First Council approved purchase land new Headquarters building land purchase being arranged now will start three-year fund raising pro gram build new Headquarters building expected location will Res ton VA suburb Washington DC During three-year period may move pres ent Headquarters operation better tem porary location within Washington DC area office space now occupy large enough support operations working conditions very poor AMA has found three four locations suit able can get three-year lease wont have pay rent would pay next year present location will have information fund raising issue next months column basically going give chance donate monies help build building return have name permanently dis played new building piece rock con ce Pt also voted optional status Model Aviation am sorry say magazine will part member ship package next year want magazine will cost $2500 just like year elect take Model Aviation will cost $2100 membership will re ceive 16-page reprint AMA News section magazine hoping would happen going recom mend Council magazine profits devoted building fund AMA Head quarters could have substantial amount over next three years Glen Sigafoose Memorial Fund AMA Headquarters currently accepting donations scholarship fund recently established memory Glen Sigafoose died crash Pitts Special during July air show Iowa Glen tremendous supporter AMA youth projects produced thousands Delta Dart AMA Cub kits also frequent donor assisted AMA teams World Championships Nobody model industry gen erous supporting promoting model aviation activities fund provide scholarships young modelers being developed conjunction current AMA scholar ship program will separate distinct District IV Annual Meeting Plans District IV meeting going very well will meet Downtowner Motel Inn 201 East Market Street Greens boro NC October 18-19 Make reservations early will banquet Saturday night 18th Bill Helms has lined up some very interesting talks dis plays event motel telephone number 919 275-9481 am requesting District IV AMA officers attend meeting John Worth Larry Bolich Vince Man kowski AMA Headquarters hope to answer questions may have Lets make big turnout show RCNC appreciate hard work Remember meeting open AMA members District IV just RC oriented Whats Happening District IV Sunday Flyers RC Baltimore MD SFRC negotiating management Back River Water Treatment plant new RC flying site stage things go ing pretty well Meade Modelers July 20th Meade Modelers celebration fun fly reopen reconstructed model airfield what hear its great guys have out fly missing great time Northern Virginia RC Club Club show team Virginia Air Show Squadron did two really super shows over July 4th week end Lovettesville VA part old time small town 4th July celebration Most folks never seen RC model airplane let alone organized show great audience plus country western band barbecue sky divers beauty contest great day show team families other show Smokey Glen Farms put F-Systems Melpar Division several club members work Despite severe rainstorm about two-thirds way through show team finished up some 30-40 minutes later Phil Coopy has joined team flying big yellow Sopwith Pup 9 Alabama ida gia issippi to geu V Sooth tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vica-Fresideerts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip MnOowell 8521 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Falardo PR 00648 td Moorwan 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thacker 239CC Lamrenceville Hwy Oncatur GA 30033 took RC club prove Free Flight alive well Mississippi Cap itol City RC Club P30 contest limited Peck Night 28 models 10 people entered Herman Quattlebaum won 435 seconds Missy Cade Dub Mixon both lost models OOS After Warren Bishop built nine-foot ver sion Gool adapted RC 82 Model Aviation German Hoyos holds Warren Bishops Gool scaled up plans published 1950 make two trips field just get Chevette would carry either wing fuselage tailbut both flew plane Miami area about year pleasure hundreds specta tors interested plane write Warren 9660 SW 106th Ave Miami FL 331 76 Fly Model Airplanes Pride Pro tection dont see sign hobby shop please send name address shop will see gets new AMA membership display kit Its free- hobby shops attracting new mem bers Published Pride might motto newsletters District V get excellentwhich made especially hard determine five Top Flight news letters District V Winners 1980 follow Hangar Pilot John Martin Miama Indoor Aircraft Model Association FL Propwash Earl Davis Chattanooga RC Club TN Sunbeam John Thomas Jack Minch West Orange Sunfliers RC Club FL Take-Off Chris Joiner Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers Association GA Talespins FA Komlosy Jr Palm Beach Aeronauts FL Honorable mention awards Aeronut Flyer John Peters Contra/Is Ken Gulliford Decoder Betty Underwood Flight Bag PF Torp Fly Paper Richard Whitney FMA News Harry Grogan Gator Flyer John Bailey newsletter isnt list may because dont get newsletter may because newsletter published District V officerthose eligible would have taken honors Like retire planned community developed around model airplane flying field approximately 200 acres Paved run ways control tower CL circles plus club house swimming pool etc will make modelers life complete else District V RC World Florida will soon ground Orlando area want information drop line Also soon ground new AMA Headquarters rent costs going up like Schnuerle powered Delta Dart best Academy buy some ground action probably long overdue Also overdue analysis annual Nats Whats good about whats bad National Free Flight Society concerned about effect Nats small fields available Free Flight have asked chair committee make recommenda tions about future Free Flight Nats particular should separate Free Flight Nats provide space Free Flight restrict RC CL sites also have Free Flight area nearby Let have ideas Before forget next several months will residence Florida pur suing Masters degree taxation Uni versity Florida School Law few free moments plan fly Flying Gators Model Airplane Clubif will have Poor Jerry Clark Decatur MAC AL invited some relatives watch him fly About 50 arrived two pickup trucks Greyhound bus just time watch him crash airplane explained assembled crowd just demon strated very difficult stall-induced vertical landing maneuver Nice recovery Jerry Illinois ana ucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Harrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6OIJBIJ Aodate Vico-Piesidents Chuck Deluno463l N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Prank Hughes 401 S Birch Pluctsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lea 819 Mundruke Bacuviu IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomino University City MO 63132 Jim Seurs P0 Boa 308 Bargin K' 40310 Bob Underwood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Since July 22 Illinois State Club Team Fun Fly Ive done very little Model Avi ation read Ill through airline school Denver August 23September 20 Im happy assign ment need keep paychecks coming really wanted India napolis September 13 Sorry guys Al Szymkowski reports 39 contestants attended 18th Annual Pattern Contest RC Club Chicago June 2829 Al also sent picture Al called young gentlemen Chicago Ole Time Pattern Flyers did specify Ole Time Pattern rs Ole TimePattern Flyers Which Al Left right Elmer Helfert Fritz Lindgren Ed Kazmirskie Bud Weber Les Fruh Frank Mad Due politics another long soapbox Im delaying district club-team news some great stuff RCMs Jerry Smith Osceola IN until next month Please read soapbox very carefully can talk about Chi cago Expo October 25-26 Dont forgetVincennes IN October 19 Tn-County Aero Club Free Flight meet Soapbox Some 200 years ago country sub jected two forms government pro moted Alexander Hamilton would have aristocratic minority rule over popu lace other form championed Thomas Jefferson believed individual citizens right ability govern himself Fortu nately Jeffersons premise prevailed basic doctrine Yet vast changes order today artd especially little organi zation model airplane fliers Academy Model Aeronautics AMA understand points should know define 1 sport flier 2 competition flier Briefly 1 sport fliers fly mostly enjoyment does include fly local contests may also travel some distance fly some contest frequently limit activity few certain formal events 2 Competition fliers mostly fly competively practice competition pursue specific formal events Both sport fliers competition fliers important AMA Since almost 90% AMA membership belongs sport flier group contribute vast majority funds AMAs financial position contend should receive majority returned services Unlike several fellow AMA district representatives believe sport flier can should ignored dont believe District IV VP expounds o tect competition flier sport flier does nothing will work club competition fliers ever anything fact have found just opposite true magnificent performance sport fliers club level backbone AMAs organizational strength Two years ago voters sportminded modelers elected two persons AMA board directors better known Executive Council EC promoted rather new different direction fof AMA two people strived steer AMA towards being aware responsive majority general membership departure normal concern AMA previously extended competition flier new AMA course now great danger President Earl Witts leadership 1 97980 has brought AMA black 1978 operating deficit $20030178 R H McGiven Audit June 21 1979 Instead help Executive Director John Worth Earl has received obstinate hostility Al though Earl inherited policies resulted 79 membership loss 80 has made strong recovery Despite formidable obstacles placed path Earl has remained honest open AMA member Unlike Executive Director Earl has entire assets AMA disposal pro mote personal ambitions Now small majority council nominating committee has decided AMA member should allowed decide want retain Earl Witt President AMA voted put Earl ballot 198182 aristocrats decided will have choice vote choice would choices AMA District VI members getting double dose back-room politics bosses also decided VP myself elected over six-year incumbent bad AMA therefore should have choice J Worths approved candidates certainly have yet accomplished objectives some roads being made obviously instill great amount fear some minds Initiating new projects within district stimulating inter est AMA business reporting numerous administrative irregularities just few items create discomfort among other EC members Since Earl have no personal goals within EC such pursuing favorable treatment FAI teams obtaining AMA em ployment hustling female staff simply inflating ego part November 198083 group Still think AMA member should have opportunity de cide just want office remains solution re ceive ballot will notice spot WRITE-IN can vote now DO NOT have send 1981 AMA dues ballot DO VOTE like form tyranny vote selections prefer AMA exists serve entire membership use write-in space send Earl Witt back AMA President Horrace Cain back AMA District VI VicePresident will memberships last chance maintain control over AMAs administrative policies Next Month AMA District Fun Fly news pictures Iowa igan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vics-President P 0 ton 1104 tiriniogham Ml 4801 2 Aasociaee Vice-Presidents James clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NC cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 6715 Sn Milwaukee WI 53218 Rossort 0 Lundbere 4928 Tioga St Daluth MN 55804 William Rohriig 4494 Tenglewood Tr. Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Domain Dr Madison Wi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Ponniac Mt 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 After few weeks yes no maybe pleasure Executive Council installed complete Geoff Styles term District VII VP may know Geoffs recommendation Tony Italiano complete term direction AMA President two names thought required Council consider Earl added name Tonysand vote fell yours truly Such drama AMA politics look upon good fortune strong signal Styles considers Tony Italiano worthy worker Districts vineyards have also observed during terms office Ken Morris Geoff Styles activity representation western portion District VII has brought focus way previously achieved will undertake keep mo mentum try add telephone review Geoff touched appointed offices positions plan contact person soon identified good guys bad guys too bad guys assessment Districts position magazine question favoring maga zine part membership package voted Council meeting Geoff reports enthusiasm toward positive move property acquisition perma nent AMA HQ site also corresponds vote question re-districting reviewed Geoff indicated question unre solved statistical support test opinion has undertaken although some opinion southeastern Michigan speaks convincingly southern peninsula Michigan joining District III spent evening after Council meeting shooting pool Dave Brown VP III Jim Scarborough chance talk over Appar ently District III ready willing accept addition plan settle question thorough population study opinion poll will have detailed report recommendation due time invite interested parties bring up date after having opened subject three four years ago Otherwise being just about out door way Finals Taft have no re port except feeling about last Council meeting very good number strong positive moves authorization invest property good early advance planning next years Nats site possibilitiesLake Charles San Antonio Lakehurst Soaring World Championships California okayed in-person meeting FF FAI Team Selection Committee okayed mainly spirit working together contrary negative press scuttlebutt have recently Things looking up ladies gents have strong list candidates next election AMA officers Arkansas siana Menico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 509 So telsanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aesociate Vice-Presidasta Buoo AerilI 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Samnes 523 N Lebanon SuipSur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. 8arnlesnille OK 74003 Bags packed ticket hand off Executive Council meeting weekend before Nats until phone rang Suddenly trip off due emergency work think actually want ed job Actually love work what always wanted can really pain times such rate Council meeting encourage read about else magazine AMA yours want also business budget well over million dollars year dollars time time read hear comments critical way AMAs business run Well let tell rep resentatives included usually have best can represent what think think instance asked put issue magazine being op tional two months have received total six replies four clubs two individuals tabulation inci dentally three keep part basic membership package two revert op tional club split exactly 50-50 over 100 clubs several thousand members District VIII vote just does consti tute mandate Okay off soapbox vote Council meeting offer Model Aviation option However due require ment t6 publish something members difference between membership magazine will $4 probably good compromise Subject closed writer also Nominating Committee meeting following Executive Council meet ing As know proxies allowed Council due law District Columbia However legal opinion requested Nominating Committee revealed no such limitation group Therefore proxy lined up stand group voted preference documented two witnesses So unhappy results responsibility results bit surprising Look elsewhere District VIII Mike Clark Ted White will appear ballot under stand Gene Kempel plans write-in campaign Looks like way comes out will have great representation next term important thing vote national scene expect consider able excitement Read about candidates will find information what have done what think act Examine facts vote District scene two photos picture below taken fun fly held summer Thibodaux LA brand new group says ready full AMA competition Still urge compete Left right club Vice-Presi dent judge Don Breaux judge Allie Robi chaux third place winner Pat Jennings son second place winner Lynn Sonier first place winner Bert Andry crash award winner Dane Hebert next picture shows some planes recent Baton Rouge contest foreground 90 powered Laser 200 quite impressive air Tragedy has again struck close home August 14 two members club LARKS badly injured crash full-scale Cessna 150 Tern Mahady Nick Nixon looking model belonging local youngster crashed rice field just off field Apparently Cessna stalled just quote Nick ran out airspeed altitude ideas once Fortunately spite very hard impact no fire Both going laid up several months Hopefully time see will much stronger Write call can come through Lake Charles visit know will glad hear form Incidentally under stand Murphys law came through again guessed stall warning device failed Good Luck Happy Flying 84 Model Aviation Colorado as aska h Ltaksta C Sooth Dakota IXWysoring DISTRICT REPORT Travis Molinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Assocrate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BNd Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 68208 Jim Rickoits 518 S Cloudos Sioux Falls 3057103 writing column being started motel room August 17 out middle Illinois Strange place District IX person Yes unless know Im way home 80 Nats have deadline copy reach AMA Headquarters Nats will covered depth model press over next few months let suffice say good Nats lots people attendance lots winners over country guests over world Headquarters staff did excellent job turn WORKS group other Ohio modelers put lots time effort planning carrying off worlds largest model airplane meet AMA Executive Council able put super long session work preparing future AMA details Executive Councils work will also covered later columns Id say everyone Nats lots modeling experiences past week August 1017 war stories victories near victories will long remembered con testants Nats personnel Ed Cox District IX AVP Kansas has sent some positive information about Kansas City Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA area could benefit having similar organization read Kansas City Area Council Aero modelers formed January 1980 charter member clubs Barnstormers Olathe KS Kansas City Radio Control Asso ciation KCRC Johnson County Aeronauts Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Northern Knights RC Sports Fliers Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club Sun Chasers St Joseph RC Wyandotte Rangers member clubs represent about 500 RC modelers Kansas City area Smithville Dam Busters newly formed club area has petitioned council membership primary function council provide common bond area clubs represent unified large body mat ters common welfare clubs constitution bylaws recognize protect individual interests club council governing body plays mostly passive rather active role area activities open house muscu lar dystrophy fund fly two activities being sponsored council open house fun/sport fly non-contest council members hosted dif ferent club year Anyone interested information KCACA would like copy constitution bylaws can contact EL Cox see address head column Pictures month feature some excellent work Slope Area Golden Eagles SAGE group North Dakota group pictures shows diversifica tion interests people share Keep up good work modelers Hawaii da Arizona C California S x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Asoociate Vine-Presidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroebor 2401 Zafra Ci Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Batty Stream 3723 Stowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake Cliv UT 84117 have several things report month Some Associate Vice-Presidents came out hiding sent report happenings areas attended Council meeting Ohio earlier month several things interest transpired Only couple meetings report month Harry Apolan invited November 198085 SAGE mall show Dickenson North Dakota monthly meeting Aerospace Club group model enthusiasts working aerospace field Im member club thanks Harry meeting featured demonstration Pete Young covering open framework MonoKote Pete really knows sublect has written article covering MonoKote handed out solicited comments prior pub lishing next meeting attended San Fernando Valley RC Flyers invited meeting Encino Marc Carston entertainment hustler Prior meeting met Marc club President Wayne McElrath Treasurer Tony MacClane over excellent dinner nearby meeting room restaurant didnt solve modelings prob lems sure hashed over might notice club has Scotsman Treasurer use President club meeting membership shown old timer RC Free Flight built blind club member Ralph Council model Quaker very forgiving docile RC trainer really astounding thing Ralph took off unassisted flew around 10 minutes until handed box over Wayne landing observers tell Ralph whether needs left up down moves sticks say theyll have him landing some day Ralph will subject tele vision program Real People planned materializes club requested bring both movies have possession would cut business meeting short provide time see Therefore able show Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions well received lots club members approach let know much enjoyed films As mentioned went Ohio attend Council meeting held prior Nats writing dont have financial figures Nats know number pre-entries over 1000 very good sign Ill mention some important things took place meeting First selection Vice-Presi dent District VII mail vote resulted tie between Tony Italiano Hardy Brodersen vote Council meeting re sulted Hardy Brodersen being returned Council served prior being beaten out Geoff Styles Geoff resigned take job flying site administrator Headquarters told John Worth land lord Washington served notice nual lease rate would increase $30000 $63726 expires early 1981 inspired Council authorize pur chase piece property would serve needs AMA HQ Should unde veloped land will pay cash own outright will set about having office building erected built specifications eye subleasing will course take some time will have continue renting interim hopefully rate somehwhere between what now pay what future holds may en tail move temporary quarters pres ent landlord interested three-year mini mum lease Council decided pursue issuance competitors license due com plaints received membership further decided no dues increase will necessary 1981 dues will $21 out magazine $25 magazine once again voted upon see whether would remain optional people supporting mandatory issue ace up sleeve proposed secret ballot vote reasoning some us feel hearts manda tory best Academy would cop out constituents secretly vote make mandatory didnt work issue failed seven six vote chance 1981 Nats could held Lakehurst NJ actively pursuing input locale 1982 FAI Scale team will selected using FAI rules rather USA rules should smooth out some problems en countered using latter method AMA will ask host 1981 Soaring Championships December FAI meeting Paris group Southern California clubs has presented proposal conduct meet next Council meeting will Wash ington DC 15th 16th November Usually Nominating Committee meets puts names ballot rubber stamp manner unless two nominated year saw four names subm itted Presidency After much discussion names Homer Smith John Grigg placed ballot incumbent Earl Witt unable pull enough support committee re-nominated same thing happened case Horrace Cain incumbent Vice-President District VI Im sure much will said made sometimes bold actions necessary AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds received word new ukie club Phoe nix call themselves Sun Valley Con troliners consist largely bunch retreads have gone ukie-RC route back again Some names older fliers might familiar about Ted Kraver Jim Storts club fortu nate have two flying sites club assisting Southwest Regionals will held 31 January 1 February 1981 extremely large meet held Phoenix Nevada get word via AVP Lonnie Kroeber flying goes despite heat -Scalers have put some demonstrations lead-in big meet held 9 10 11 October Eldorado Dry Lake south Henderson Showboat Casino meet headquarters Betty Stream District X AVP Don Weitz making arrangements Keith Whitney Utah her AVPs comes word third annual Pterodactyl Derby held Vernal UT early July two-day meet featuring UC FF verges edge funfly Keith claims has loosely called record rally claims thermals out-Taft Taft Id like see also sent information 21st annual contest held Labor Day weekend article will appear too late give advance information Per haps Keith will follow up some information still have some money left travel budget about inviting club meeting Dont forget have AMA display available mall show exhibition Drop line THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vico-Proojdonu Al Dulwr 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Box 48 Broativiem MT 59015 Ed Mc0olioagh 53 SE 61 Psrtland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reejo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Some may know now have honor being ballot office President opportunity serve Academy President leaves little awe important know think can good job because comes right down bottom line important resource bring Academy experience have manager Boeing Company since early 60s have spent much time worrying over problems Boeing Academy now facing will next few years experience Executive Coun cil goes back 1970 appointed Associate Vice-President Attendance Council meetings has continuous interruption since 1973 efforts Council have always directed toward moves positive directions have refused get involved petty ac tivities engaged recently others Among accomplishments sig nificant preparation long range plan Academy task took three years lot talking pleading lead ing perseverance now have plan ready used Much effort possible because direct experience planning Boeing plan also required major objectives Academy prioritized Very high list priorities acquisition keeping flyingsites member committee pro posed hire individual plan attack flying sites get ball rolling plan accepted Executive Council underway Other committees have worked Safety Committee Bylaws Committee Scholarship Committee addition am acting consultant Headquar ters staff task computerizing accounting system actions related aimed moving ahead future believe Academy must take steps now ready growth seen next decade rapidly reaching end ability stretch system designed 20000 mem bers meet growth need positiveacting Council led forward-looking Presi dent meet challenges will face years ahead feel can provide leadership will hear about topics near future 86 Model Avjation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta York NY 10005 What really first step aeromodel ing Im too sure suppose depends old beginner what experiences have Before think ing building anything imagine watching seagull soar sparrow swoop land ing could what starts love things fly could sight scrap paper caught up swirl wind starts saying yourself Gee better shape some strength right places could get piece paper ride current clear up out sight Bet could too can remember way back kid Junior Aviation League meet ing ended showers paper gliders being launched windows Jordan Marsh Company out over streets Boston recently son Richard have tossed high out over Wall Streets canyons always exciting race design next cut out bal ance test out across office ready simultaneous launch gest flight furthest highest safety point view dont think much window launches think highly paper gliders can flying fun begins So paper glider right now call Patty Paper Parrot short Patty uses piece stiff paper seven inches four half inches Note please said uses Patty does require paper exact size wings can little longer shorter wider body can longer orshortertoo fact thats big part enjoyment experimentation beginning though dont vary too far proven design Very important weight paper Just now made Patty cut Kleenex box proved far too heavy made some light-weight paper like Im typing now poor Patty floppy parrot Next came fairly stiff piece paper came mail advertise ment Just right Patty Paper Parrot born ordinary paper clip about one fourth inches long nose glided across room full majesty start fold paper half until get hang trace Pattys outline paper making sure put dotted line representing fold fold paper Using nice sharp pair shears cut Patty out dont too worried didnt cut right line sure make little cut B dont make too deep dont forget cut off corner C Now open up Patty slip paper clip should give more-or-less correct amount dihe dral Fold up twin fins B Note have elevators between B C bend up triflebetter make half triflefor stability Try gliding move paper clip back forth adjust center gravity location correct stalls dives thats Youre set probably wont need pattern cut out next Patty Just make sure wings broad enough strength keep twisting Same thing goes bodydont make too skinny between wing tail can try such designs canards tail first models putting clip tail instead front main wing should no limit imagina tion Make few regular Patty designs first course perfect adjustment technique can go fancy extra parts Scotch tape staples stuff Patty Paper Parrot starts A Nonny Moose Thinking about starts got mulling over some old issues Star Skippers first pomes A Nonny Moose ever published Nonny loved turn out doggerel well models ltad message im portant message Novice Nonny Moose Im sure can build plane really think could. someoned show cut wood can make fly real high really think can. someoned show read plan can make wing think tail body too someoned show spread glue can too modeler fly out best Just show will meet test Please show show show really want know. build plane fly plane really make go needs little push Just start will really think hobbys great Can someone help large young newcomers aero modeling can brought along older modelers encourage help make worth no Lindberghs flying Atlantic days start avalanche towards hobby shops So save little time kid down street group school youngsters own club might start off Patty Paper Parrot No CL Postal Fall Control Line fliers should note no postal contest has scheduled fall postals have successful re going little catching up before continuing November 1980 87 Square Paper Glider ED WHITTEN 0 PATTY THE PAPER PARROT AC) mminmmmin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87
Summary-- Nats Executive Council Meeting New Flying Site Rep Duty AMA HQ following brief account actions taken August 9 AMA Council meeting held National Championships Wil mington OH minutes meeting will published upon final approval after November 15 1980 Council meeting 1 District VII Vice-President Hardy Brod ersen Birmingham Ml elected fill unexpired term vacated Geoffrey Styles Milwaukee WI 2 May 1980 Meeting minutes changes submitted previously mail approved publication see elsewhere issue 3 Headquarters Relocation Authoriza tion purchase property DC area up $200000 approved together three-year fund raising campaign building construction rental continue during campaign period 4 Keyman Insurance $75000 ap proved AMA Executive Director Assistant AMA beneficiary via Northwestern Insurance Company 5 1982 Scale Team Selection try ing team 1981 Nats must enter models meeting FAI rules flying AMA rules 6 FF Committee Meeting In-person meet ing travel lodging costs paid AMA-FAI Fund approved 7 Rule Book Effectivity March 1 instead traditional January 1 recommended AMA Contest Boards next publication 8 RC Soaring World Championships Offer California 1981 meet approved submission December 1980 annual FAI meeting 9 Two Meter World Cup Use words world champion world champion ships event approved sanc tioning event 10 Air Show Pyrotechnics Ban Teams asked submit local licensing legal requirements basis possible lifting ban 11 Preliminary 1981 Budget Requested November 80 meeting presentation 12 Magazine Option Approved 1981 Open member dues magazine $2500 magazine AMA News section magazine mailed separately $2100 13 FAt Team Expenses AMA pay 80% shipping costs fuel model box es World Championship teams AMA FAI funds 14 Team Fund Donations Unless desig nated specific purposes use such funds shall decided vote program partici pants same use funds program entry fees 15 Nats Planning National Free Flight Society other special interest groups invited next Nats planning meeting 16 Distinguished Service Award ap proved announcement made time presentation 17 Smithsonian Project HQ assess costs February 1981 project offer proposal Council consideration next meeting 18 Next Meeting Approved Washing ton DC Novemeber 15 1980 special FAI briefing November 16 New Dues Structure No Extra 1981 Members Competition Fee 1981 See new membership application page 122 also synopsis August 9th Executive Council actions Briefly differ ences membership cost between choose receive magazine will receive AMA News section magazine will $400 $2500 Open membership magazine $2100 its August 9th Nats meeting AMA Executive Council rescinded its previous ac tion would have required extra fee competitors next membership dues restructuring new face being seen AMA Headquar ters days Au gust 1 1980 recent- ly created staff position Flying Site Repre sentative came life person Geoffrey Styles Geoff moved Washington Mu- ueofi otymes waukee WI previously served AMA Associate Vice-President later Vice-President District VII modeler keen proponent model aviation since 1937 Geoff has much back ground experience well fliers appreci ation facts life help him new task Free Flight Control Line Radio Control experience behind him felt Styles will have good understanding what required local clubs essence flying site situation simpleNo sitesNo Flying situation nobody model aviation wants past AMA has Headquarters staff handle flying site assignment part time basis intermingled other duties However response members enthusiastic pressure Executive Council created new position thereby giving strong commitment matter flying fields Much has done remains done USA has official Outdoor Recreation Program work government departments involved development clubs have success search sites informa tion should compiled use chartered clubs necessary AMAs successful booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites needs updated revised Communications tween chartered clubs HQ should strengthened complete flow information topic can started maintained short much think Geoff Styles have moved long step forward Styles says 42 years building flying models still gets big thrill see ing handiwork take sky states can accomplish what wants Continued page 77 November 198073 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA ELECTIONS As write column am some what bitter over inner workings Academy feel though am victim Watergate-type consipiracy managed keep off ballot 1981-1982 AMA President As now stands member would wish have AMA President another term will have write name opposed just putting check mark after names two other candidates could gracefully accept rejection membership open equal vote could possibly accept Nomi nating Committees decision except direct intervention Executive Director proceedings letter evidence written Executive Director circulated Nominating Committee AMAs past Presidents campaign conducted keep name off ballot prevent re-election membership thought would happen name ballot unaware extent depth anti-Witt campaign until night before Nominating Com mittee meeting received copy Headquarters letter circulated Council have get rid Council mem bers differ Headquarters poli cy overtones involved resignation can appreciate individual writ ing letter would burn bridges behind him As result information did have few days revise letter acceptance nomination space permits following letter part letter supersedes original letter acceptance nomination Presidency Gentlemen did choose make statement originally indicating would accept nomina tion President subsequent have received latest series letters editorials hot line comments reports deals members Headquarters intended influence Nominating Committee AMA elec torate eliminate Council members agree Executive Director critical Headquar ters administration four members Council up nomination re-elec tion time have critical Headquarters before proceeding would like submit letter willingness accept second last term office go record follows Kip Smythe has resigned again have assailed harangue about criticism Headquarters reason resignation must stopped am knowledgeable Mr Smythes situation submit internal Headquarters problems indicated Dr Fillys study Headquarters external actions resulted resig nation Kip Smythe two persons AMA staTf formal education graduate degree field working spite fact Kip managed larger staff greater responsibility membership response paid eighth lowest salary Headquarters staff well below staff average prior latest additions AMA staff better jobs wee created new assistant director flying site managerthere no promotion within AMAtwo new staff members hired better salary Mr Sinythe dead-end job stated no future him AMA resignation sudden far particular job concerned sudden relative Mr Smythes leaving AMA led believe exclamation print Another Resignation Kip Smythe has seeking em ployment higher pay future year knowledge Early 1979 high consideration employment management Smithsonian Museum nearly lost AMA time successful candi date three understand con sidered anyone would read releases Mr Winters retirement intended believe sole reason leaving AMA criticism some four Council members currently up nomination re-election Again factual Discussion Mr Winters retirement occurred before Council members really entered term office year ago Mr Winter tendered retirement enticed stay longer being offered vir tually full pay part time work agreed stay understand ing prolonged situation Mr Ross McMullen hired assistant editor seven months ago ostensibly Mr Winters eventual replacement Mr Winters planned retirement provided opportunity lash out Headquarters critics used intent prevent nomination re-election criteria becoming mem ber AMA Board Directors Executive Council have approval Executive Director employee Council AMA AMA has reached new low mem bership organization representation As individual candidacy would like state position has much talk cannot work Executive Direc tor really issue simple terms chief AMA term used Article IX Section 3 bylaws reports 74 Model Aviation find no difficulty com municating Executive Director find extreme reluctance him communicate Unfortunately action through AMA Headquarters fore majority necessary com munication must originate Execu tive Directors end line fails refuses communica tion link falls due action communication failure AMA Head quarters end beyond control taking office outlined letter Executive Director felt areas responsibility lay indicated willingness revise position necessary later presented copies letter execu tive session received no negative comments indications general reasonable approach Executive Director apparently rejected position did come Along letter issued directive conduct Council meetings bylaws clearly state President shall preside Executive Director took excep tion to careful campaign put motion shout down first Council meeting St Louis courtesy allowing complete first sen tence introductory speech before interrupting Subsequent answering inquiries members column critical AMA management started conflicting exchange Executive Director Model vialion resolve called meeting mediating committee subsequently reported Council last sum mer agreed would air differences print Executive Director would call twice week keep current AMA operations through headquarters believe have point honored commitment made Council agreed Execu tive Director must take posi tion Executive Director has honored fulfilled commitment agreement quite effective worked well until John Clemens defeated aspirations high EAI office result being United States delegate circumstance Executive Director aware existed until ClAM meet ing Paris Although feel employee improper Executive Director support activity can appreciate anxiety getting back having totally free hand acting name President will echo posi tion actions feel no great conflict Executive Director personally have years executive experience have able work effectively people have difference opinion agree major items differences tween Executive Director self being resolved Council 1 Relocating Headquarters out District Columbia should result time office less costly operation 2 new Executive Director con tract will resolve employeremployee relationship 3 past practice virtually key staff taking leave avoiding re sponsibility during Executive Direc tors absence quite frequent hiring new assistant director should resolve Some other inefficiencies manage ment Headquarters bother involve judgment perform ance job up Council judge act upon summarizeit necessary have close personal relationship tween directors managers effec tively perform job Executive Directors actions should factor nominating officers AMA have time incentive effectively execute responsibilities AMA Presidency feel spite turmoil have made great steps toward future stability AMA should up membership AMA judge decide other officers continuance office should given opportunity opposed determination being made result carefully calculated campaign prevent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS Good Newsthe Council has taken action toward obtaining AMAowned office site outside District Columbia listening pro posal gave feeling hear ing own reasoning repeated last years Model viation including raising funds promoting building donations sale patches Bad Newsthe delay taking action costly no time left construct office before pres ent lease expires will have enter another costly lease period de lay construction estimated time lapse taking action could cost AMA much half million dollars Ken Held 7th AMA President Another former AMA President has left us Ken Held 74 Livonia MI President during early difficult period AMA history-1950-51 number mem bers annual budget much smaller much harder carry business operating national association Ken early leaders helped get AMA prominence enjoy today worlds largest sport aviation orgainzation free world first came AMA member 1940 No 793 Ken tenacious AMAer deep interest AMAs welfare right up until last stages Ieu kemia claimed him August 22 earlier rallied long stay hospital previously threatened claim him recovered come home resume terest activity AMA matters particularly concerned 1979-80 con troversies AMA politics last acts sign letter along other past Presidents AMA advising current leaders seek positive solutions AMA problems Born Brownstown IN KennethG Held spent life three states Indiana New York Michigan time election AMA President located Detroit Chief Electrical Engineer Detroit Transmission Division General Motors Corporation Having division since its start Ken much development GMs hydramatic drive After college Ken professional para chute iumper During time operated Held Parachute Service Wayne County Airport Detroit business devel oped major parachute repair depot Ken became proud possessor CAA Riggers license No 153 Sometime during parachute barnstorming career Ken married very lovely girl name Maryanne became Mrs Held early 20s Ken gave up jumping turned attention electrical engineering modeling started Ideal Bierlot 1918 addition originators American Miniature Race Car Association served midwest director five years AMA Ken gained great deal respect recognition both model flier administrator aero modeling rograms Just before death AMA Council Past Presidents voted him Model Aviation Hall Fame As AMA President Ken helped organize contest coordinator network basis sanctioning over thousand contests year USA also strong advo cate having AMA member receive Academy publication Model v/at/onhe worked toward end noted July 1950 editorial item will good host others also provide source information members something sadly lacking past Kens Hall Fame data notes first ever break 150 mph D Speed Control Line 1950 also Leader Continued page 77 November 1980 75 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nelson Opitz Rockaway NJ writes paid $25 April 2 1980 membersAMA No 65243 received mag rest Nelson have turned problem over Carol Merfeld membership department AMA Head quarters has replaced Kip Smythe such matters Carol wants tell write such matters will solve immeliately can notify either us will get right Nelson will get mags Kip Smythe way went computer company Washington DC very sorry see him go lost good time e met Carol Merfeld times ex cellent capable employee know can replace Kip important picture three generations Radio Control enthusi asts Sunday afternoon Henry Arnold left next him daughter-in-law Jill Hank Jr next Stacy Arnold has just stolen daddys hat have picture taken flying 60 powered brfskmzzkt something having very good time what hobby really about Also won first RC Advanced Decatur AL meet Bill has entered six contests far placed Dave Phillips right has also placed six times 1980 Pensa cola Baton Rouge Marietta Gunters ville name few brat middle Dave Phillips Jr age 5 flies Quickee 200 ease will soon beat daddy everything Ive AMA Council nine years best speech ever heard lady Last week Joan Grigg Lockport NY showed up got permission speak August Nats meeting delivered good lec ture Joans husband John Dis trict II Vice-President went am asking five minutes time After half years being involved inner workings AMA have some questions ask questions meant answered now just thought about e am mad enough over come being scared death being have kids remember growing up years own selves remember new kid moving neighborhoodor perhaps new kid yourself battles taking sidesthe break ing updoes sound familiar Have gone back over AMA mail lately reread Have read some newslet ters own club newsletter call growing organization can grow still fighting over new kids neigh borhood Im tired watching grown men accuse other childish nonsense waste time intelligence 15 go room lock door talk out hostilities start listening other appear fairly intelligent Thank listening Thank Joan womans viewpoint way fine job has husband John Grigg done represent ing New York area Nominating Committee has seen fit place John forthcoming ballot run against Mr Homer Smith AMA President John has top Vice-President district Dont Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 76 Model Aviation Are aware growing national interest AMA show teams Only few couple years ago now new teams have sprung up coast coast teams give precision controlled aerobatic demonstrations air shows elsewhere steal show So important does AMA feel teams Council recently voted unanimously motion Mr Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President award free membership team managers year Shown L-R Jim Henry Bob Hamilton Gary Tatasciore Jim Weems Bill Norman Dusty Shinn Clark Newman members Bama Flyers Air Show Team particular air show team actually AMA sanctioned club itself sanction 722 want meet three win ningest RC fliers southeast Bill Norman left won first year big Pensacola FL RC bash picture John ano Joan Grigg enjoying RC gliders New York contest See next month 1980 Nats Nominating Committee Minutes Wilmington OH meeting called order 850 pm August 9 1980 Cliff Piper appointed chairman Bill Mathews ap pointed secretary VPs present except John Embry John Embry telephone designated Rick Gerling representative nominating committee After discussion Rick Gerling seated committee accordance Article IX Section 1 bylaws Candidates nomination checked letters nomination letters accept ance status Leader Member Contest Director etc Letters nomination Ray Meyers VP District VI Russ Snyder VP District VIII rejected lack letters acceptance no showing either Leader Member Contest Director MOVED Grigg seconded Mathews accept nominees Districts IV X Candidate District IV VP Chuck Fore man accepted unanimously Chuck Foreman didnt vote Candidates District X Jim Scarborough Bev Wisniewski accepted unani mously Voting nominees President follows H Smith J Grigg E Witt J Clemens 1st Ballot 4 3 2nd Ballot -i 3 3rd Ballot 6 H Smith J Grigg did vote H Smith Grigg nominees President Flying Site Rep cant page 73 Flying Site Rep job will get same satisfaction Toward end will need input clubs experi ences good bad can shared others can also expect hear him questions assistance working site problems ask help business promising miraclesbut expect able has possible before help assure problems getting keep ing flying sites reduced giving attention long run may important efforts AMA AMA has initiated financial time personnel commitment direc tion therefore major improvement service behalf members fu ture model aviation Ken Held Cont page 75 Member since 1945 Contest Director first five Plymouth International contests addition other meets Four clubs made him Honorary Life Member Midwest RC Society Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron Greater Detroit Hiking Soaring Society Livonia Rib Crackers Grigg withdrew candidate nomina tion VP District II Grigg MOVED accept J Byrne N Likes nominees VP District II Fore man seconded Passed 10 1 Voting nominees VP District VI follows 1st Ballot 9 2nd Ballot B Thompson__ R Gerling7 HCain14 B Thompson R Gerling nomi nees VP District VI Voting nominees VP District VIII follows M Clark T White G Hem pel C Alba 1st Ballot 4 3 M Clark T White VP District V III 2nd3rd BallotBallot 9 17 3 00 nominees Summary Nominees President H Smith J Grigg VP District II J Byrne N Likes VP District IV C Foreman VP District VI B Thompson R Gerling VP District VIII M Clark T White VP District X J Scarborough B Wisniewski meeting adjourned 1105 pm Editors Note Nominating Committee composed eleven district vice-presidents delegated representati yes national officers President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director com mittee present meeting voting procedure used meeting select election ballot first two candidates sequence achieved ma jority vote committee underlined digits indicate received majority vote Minutes-- Executive Council Meeting May 3-i 1980 following attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NYVP III Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-V Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WIVPVIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankowski Belle vue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA General Brooke Allen National Aeronautic Association representative Also attending Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Howard CrispinDistrict IV Richard GerlingDistrict VI Al Novatnik General Manager Model Airplane News Randy Vlahos Penny Witt Present AMA Executive Staff Carl Wheeley Model Aviation Publisher Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting Note maximum number votes 15 11 Vice-Presidents President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director NAA Repre sentative APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19 1980 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly January 19 1980 minutes offi cially approved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT S/T recommended officers owed expense reimbursement Academy must make requests same no later 15 February following year B S/T reviewed financial status expenses PR Department C S/T recommended $2000 food allowance officers authorized Council meetings D S/T recommended revision Executive Directors contract provide regular review E S/T reviewed some details Executive Directors expense account III COMMITTEE REPORTS A Dues Structure Committee Reported Chairman J Grigg advised Coun cil meeting held May 2 AMA HQ committee members present Grigg Chairman Cain-VI McNeill-S/T Jack son-AMA Comptroller Witt-ex officio Grigg reiterated function Committee establish dues rates rather research recommend concerning possibility different classes member ships varying benefits After reading entire report Chairman MOVED seconded adopt Committee recommendations B report effective January 1 1981 existing dues structure Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen shall remain effect now established B imposition competition li cense fee paid competition stamp similar FAI stamp full* mem ber desiring enter sanctioned competition proceeds fee offset costs preparing stamps producing rule books other costs associated non-FAI com petitive administration *Note full member equates Open member motion failed 7 7 against ED VII Xl IX IV V 1 abstained NAA Subsequently MOVED seconded Dues Structure Committee recommendations B implemented next general dues restructuring Passed amended 3A 12 2 against ED V 1 abstained NAA An Amendment offered seconded passing unanimously strike out paren thetical information contained recom mendation B See motion 2 Passed unanimously /Editors note action subse quently rescinded August 9 Council meeting Continued next page November 198077 Minutes Cont page 77 B Headquarters Relocation Committee Report Chairman Mathews Mathews ad vised severai areas being researched prime consideration time being given Reston VA Chuck Foreman gave presentation Reston possibility well received Council requested seek written proposal mail distribution Council soon possible C Flying Site Committee Report Chairman Foreman Foreman read Com mittee report consisted job descrip tion duties expectations starting budget Flying Site Representative After discussion details MOVED seconded accept Fly ing Site Committee report implement recommendations therein Passed amended 4A 10 2 against S/I VI 3 abstained IX NAA An Amendment offered seconded fifth paragraph page entitled Job Title Flying Site Representative deleted concerning travel requirements amendment passed noted travel required would prohibited 13 1 against VI 1 abstained NAA D Nats Type Meet Outside US request Chairman Mathews item deferred until following day E CD Qualifications Report H Cain Cain read May 3 memo Council en titled Committee Report Initial Qualifi cation Contest Directors following recommendation adopted Cain reported training program CD appli cants should required initially form questionnaire completed applicantgraded passed failed persons Vice-President Cains proposal order open book test com pelling aspirant CD become familiar AMA Rule Book researching answers After some discussions details pos sible ramifications MOVED seconded accept Mr Cains report implement recommenda tions specifically Attachment soon possible motion passed 14 1 abstained X Initial Qualification Contest Directors Attachment AMA Headquarters Functions 1 Supply District Vice-Presidents printed questionnaires reference sheets HQ may send questionnaire directly applicant 2 Refer Contest Director applications District Vice-President 3 Withold issuing new Contest Direc tor license until approved District Vice-President District Vice-President Functions 1 Send questionnaire applicants 2 Review completed questionnaires certify applicant being qualified CD status 3 Be responsible proper administra tion outstanding questionnaires during VP changeover period Procedural Guidelines 1 Send questionnaire applicant stamped return envelope 2 Applicant returns completed question naire District VP 3 District VP notes errors 4 three answers cor rect return questionnaire applicant indicate correct answers ap prove applicants application until he/she makes corrections 5 questionnaire satisfactorily completed forward AMA HQ approved application completed questionnaire 6 Send note completion appli cant advise him errors Notice procedure supersedes practice allowing Associate Vice-Presidents approve CD applications applications must forwarded District Vice-Presi dent F Show Teams Report C Foreman Foreman IV advised Show Team Committee comprised major show team members formed April 80 Toledo Show appointing District IV VicePresident liaison between themselves Council Foreman submitted behalf request team managers AMA sanctioned show teams provided opportunity free membership manner similar Contest Directors MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 6A AMA sanctioned show team team managers granted free memberships same Contest Directors AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 6 stipulation free show team manager membership allowed per show team per year passed unanimously IV REVIEW OF MANDATORY MAGAZINE MOVED seconded Model via tion magazine return optional status effec tive January 11981 After considerable pro con discussion motion passed 8 7 against NAA IV VIII Xl ED VII IX V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT Upon review voting criteria Executive Director contract MOVED seconded paragraph V Executive Directors contract amend ed inserting word elected between Council include NAA Council member thus reading V purpose contract official action AMA Executive Council presumed mean action backed 3/4 majority written vote elected Council members office NAA representa tive motion passed unanimously needed affirmative vote pass Note revote allowed general consensus sub stantiated written ballots first vote failed pass motion rity apparently due misunderstanding tent Following motion amend con tract MOVED seconded passed unani mously present Executive Directors contract terminated end first Council meeting 1981 commit tee appointed start negotiating new contract Executive Director AMAs attorney Jeremiah Courtney assist committee preparing new con tract Further discussion produced consensus should negotations result con tract first Council meeting 1981 existing contract would continue un til negotiations finalized President appointed committee follows B Mathews Chairman John Grigg Earl Witt VI REVIEW OF FREE CONTEST DIREC TOR MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded effective retro active January 1 1980 previous free CD membership policy reinstated effective January 1 sanction fees shall standardized $500 free sanc tions will eliminated motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA AMENDMENT seconded strike out $500 substitute $1000 motion 10 failed 7 8 against Xl Pres VIII V IX ED SIT VII REVIEW OF THIRTY-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded amend 30day trial membership policy become effec tive day after postmark date See November 79 minutesmotion 9 page 8 motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA discussion noted need prevent possibility someone having accident applying trial membership thus need delay factor provide insurance coverage after minimum day after application VIII SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP RECOG NITION MOVED seconded Council accept policy Grigg proposal submitted November 79 See November 79 minutes XXV page 14 motion passed amended 1 2B 11 2 against V IX 2 abstained NAA S/T Note number 1 proposal word citizen replaced resident AMENDMENT seconded insert proposal special interest groups seeking acceptance AMA granted recognition provided no meaningful challenge application failed 4 7 against Xl Ill ED IV V II VIII4 abstained X NAA Pres AMENDMENT seconded strike out number 4 proposal words through annual dues payment passed 14 1 ab stained NAA criteria portion Griggs proposal now reads follows Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US resident members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 1 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council IX REPORT ON HQ INSURANCE clarified 1980 Head quarters Executive Director Comp troller both bonded $1 00000 other AMA employees bonded $50000 X HO BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Directors recommenda tions subject contained March 25 memo Council discussed Executive Directors proposal suggested due large amounts money involved 78 Model Aviation Council HQ need professional business advice dealing major financial policy decisions Thus Executive Director ad vocated possible solution establish ment committee made up business experts among AMA membership MOVED seconded business ad visory committee established advise Council motion passed 9 4 against Pres V II VI 2 abstained SIT VII consultation Executive Direc tor President will appoint committee select business advisors XI SHOW TEAM DISTRICTS problem show team coordina tion discussed noting problems caused show team operates outside its own district resultant complaints other show teams President directed Chuck Foreman refer subject Show Team Commit tee input XII REDISTRICTING III AND VII Because eastern Michigan separated rest District VII Lake Michi gan preventing easy travel access District functions suggested would benefit members eastern Michigan become affiliated District Ill Lacking concrete evidence wishes concerned President directed VicePresidents Districts III VII develop wording questionnaires sent Dis trict members relative problem XIII REVIEW OF SIG CUB AS POSSIBLE NO2 AMA MODEL Referred May 4 Council meetingsession XIV SANCTIONS FOR NON-FLYING EVENTS MOVED seconded separate sanc tioning procedures developed estab lished mall shows static displays motion passed 13 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 1 5A participants static model display event exempt AMA membership requirement AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 15 event totally static CD required passed unanimously XV REVIEW OF 1979 FINANCIAL STATE MENT MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 79 financial statement submit ted approved XVI UPDATE OF 1980 BUDGET MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 1 980 budget update accepted incorporating changes made Coun cil January Additional items 1980 budget acted upon meeting follows A Executive Director Cost-of-Living crease MOVED seconded three per cent cost-of-living increase salary author ized Executive Director retroactive January 11980 noted amount included salary total approved January motion passed majority required written vote 14 1 against V B Per Diem Officers MOVED seconded Council offi cers allowed Council meetings $2000 per diem food allowance based nights lodging plus effective July 11980 motion passed 7 5 against VIII VI Pres V IX 3 abstained IV ED NAA C Increase Officers Travel Budget MOVED seconded 20% increase authorized officers travel budget retro active January 1 1980 motion passed 8 2 against V VI 5 abstained Xl Pres ED NAA IV D Salary Item Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded reinstate $15000 1980 budget applied salary assistant executive director motion passed 8 5 against VI Pres V III VII 2 abstained IX After vote motion 22 Executive Director announced Carl Maroney now officially employed Headquarters administrative assistant primarily assigned insurance FCC flying site duties Vince Man kowski asked accept position Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded prior em ployment upon resignation District IX VP Mankowski will appoint Travis McGinnis successor motion passed 14 1 abstained V recess called 600 pm sup per break meeting reconvened 735 pm without NAA representativethus 14 maximum possible votes E Funding Rockefeller Model Show MOVED Grigg II seconded funding authorized spring 1980 New York Rockefeller Center Model Show up $1500 50-50 sharing basis motion failed S 6 against Ill VII IV IX V VIII 3 abstained Pres XI X F Equipment HQ Accounting Dept MOVED seconded $10000 budgeted 1980 purchase mini computer HQ accounting department motion passed 13 1 abstained Pres4 Note Homer Smith XI because extensive experience computer field will consulted will advise prior pur chase G Flying Site Representative Salary MOVED seconded salary range figure established Flying Site Rep resentative $20000 $25000 motion passed 10 2 against SIT V 2 abstained Pres XVII SURPLUS FUND INVESTMENT POLICY Worth advised Council AMA member investment counselor NAA Finance Committee recommended invest ment programs greater return could realized Council discussion however indi cated preference continue investing Academys surplus past Thus MOVED seconded Council authorize continuance present policy secured surplus money investments motion passed 13 1 abstained Xl XVIII FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PROJECT REVIEW informational purposes Worth briefed Council current land development project being developed several AMA members project currently recruiting thirty well-known modelers being asked invest $5000 Since several members Council may approached Worth advised AMAs legal counsel determined conflict interest issue may wish join project provided vote concerning future contracting AMA investors XIX EXECUTIVE INSURANCE As follow-up item XXI January 80 minutes Brown III advised Council New England Life Phoenix Mutual contacted information quotes concerning key man insurance President directed Chuck Foreman further investigate subject report Council XX OPEN MEETING DATE APPROVAL MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly open membership meeting scheduled complying bylaws August 13 Wilmington Airfield Ohio XXI NATS LODGING POLICY Council officers MOVED seconded Council officers attend August 13 meetings dorm lodging will provided AMA expense Friday August 8 including August 13 motion passed 12 2 abstained VI XI XXII TRANSFER OF DECEASED AMA PRESIDENTS LICENSE NUMBER Council reviewed request son recently deceased AMA past president transfer fathers number son Prece dent has presidential number re tired never reissued bearer dies MOVED seconded request presidential number transference son denied motion passed 9 4 against VIII ED III 1 abstained XI XXIII CRITERIA FOR FAI LOGOS Worth advised Council two re cent AMA-hosted world championships volun teer officials preferred give AMA FAI proper recognition Worth thus recom mended policy future MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly modeling world championship hosted US under AMA auspices will have both FAI AMA identification logos developed XXIV DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR OFFICER EXPENSES After discussion noting several conflict ing theories what legally required way documentation obtain remunera tion incurred officer expenses MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director contact proper authorities concerning documentation requirements both officers employees MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly cutoff date reimbursement officer expenses will February 15 1981 expenses incurred 1980 February 15 succeeding years future reimbursemen ts Minutes concluded next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT November 1980 79 Connecticut Majos achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Assonsate Vice-Pvendests Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ltdyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ate. Kittery ME 03904 Very short column month Dis trict pointless Continue discuss mattdatory versus optional magazine has done die-hards refuse believe have twice defeated magazine has once again voted remain optional Please lets now get back fun things have good election start again pull together John Grigg District II will make fine President AMA Earl Witts dis favor eyes few past Presidents kept him off ballot very timely letter Nominating Committee signed 10 past Presidents letter absolutely killed chance Earl ballot past Presidents Presidents make some mistakes past Presidents made writing letter Earl made hit trying honest criti cisms goals AMA picture above shows inverted hover Ernie Huber really first accomplish maneuver RC chop per Ernie now doing autorotationpower off landings too pic taken Plum Island demo fly few weeks ago Massa chusetts picture Shown two best because took Nats pass along Mr Wheeley brought home again promptly misplaced Sorry Erniethe other ones better again Sam Welcome Travis McGinnis Jim Mowrey Kansas quoted Travis column last month has some strong words both pro con relatively simple reader see VPs tent about some hobby shops will ing display membership display board Send name address tell free patch want efforts Sorry Horrace voted Sorry Earl New Jertey S New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg Ilintrict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockpnfl NY 14094 Asaocate VIcePresidengs Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29213th Sr. Baysde NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscutaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2SchenectadyNY 12309 Hunk Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 received rather large response re quest inputs magazine issue far greater expected much firm individual opinions previously expressed question asked youwhy re-vote magazine question During 1979 surveyed District II clubs magazine issue receiving about 22% response overwhelming message response District II wanted right make own decision whether receive magazine although vast majority would continue take magazine April 1979 Council meeting made motion return magazine optional status effective January 1980 motion failed vote Without benefit further survey letters both pro con made motion May 1980 Coun cil meeting return magazine optional status effective January 1981 motion passed one-vote felt since year passed since last full effort obtain opinions should allowed last opportunity heard subject Parliamentary procedure provides modification reversal previous motion subsequent meetings long no effect passed motion has taken place August 1980 Council meet ing would provide final opportunity answered request heard loud clear End subject Hank Likes AVP Hank has Subm itted proposal 1981 Nationals held Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center Listen detailsi 2900-ft long runway RC Pattern Pylon Scale five miles away beautiful site RC Helicopter Soaring three choices Indoor sites 3000-ft long paved taxiway Control Line nearby grass area combat Free Flight site parachute jump circle two choices hangers Headquarters camping space 300 campers trailers dozens motels nearby dormitory local college best its site 1981 Nats site location has pro posed Executive Council now goes hands Nationals Executive Committee review evaluation report hopefully positive Execu tive Council makes its decision 1981 Nats may well District II John Byrne AVP John sends along four photos first two touching same time gratifying first photo Larry Katz President Richmond Model Fly ing Club standing sign flying field dedicating Al Lobalto sec ond photo shows very large spectator turnout field dedication ceremony Al Lobaito prior untimely death founder long-time member RFMC following photo taken Somers RC Club second annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In As Somers club puts its literature emphasis fun theme definitely informal awarded trophies realistic flight best crafts manship peoples choice final photo month above 80 Model Aviation Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president yourarea Complete communications kwritel Meroke Model Airplane Club contest RC Pattern Scale Monster Scale meet well attended John park car mile away hoof flying site picture Joe Santamaria far right considered promising young Pattern fliers District II Enough month about some Free Flight Control Line people sending some photos column Could happen face airplane might appear print tide sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45238 Aaaociane Vice-Presidents Joe Viben 36980 Valley Porne 0. Solon OH 44129 Pranis PloSarsy 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Corlvy Heitman Sfl 108 NonS Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 VValnvt Sn. PSiladeiphia PA 19107 Evanne SIekey 217 Voclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 Well 1980 Nats over feel Dis trict Ill did good job hosting WORKS club host club appar ently added little treasury through aggressive concessions operations AMA didnt fare too badly because entry levels up compared recent years past Nats its usual problems like lack manpower unload equipment set up field during week before Nats overcome hard work Probably aggravating problem involved condition Indoor site UC seems kinds stuff hanging ceiling creating havoc models Maintenance personnel impossible find Sundays Monday before could taken care small token involved Basically Id have take blame snafu suggested Executive Council meet Satur day before Nats get full session rather inly couple hours Wednesday sounded great key Nats officials Council couldnt Nats preparation Saturday Homer Smith District Xl VP FF category direc tor biggest victim case Nor mally would have Indoor site Saturday take care type thing due meeting unable get until Sunday Sorry about guys will try better next year tried week get over Wright field see FF Soaring groups just didnt work out always too busy Wilmington make Sorry gang especially Marge did hear group flying Wright happy would have preferred larger site longer maxes about Nats See ya next year Lakehurst Lake Charles San An tonio AVP Doc Jackson sent quick report CL World Championships Poland Just quick report FAI Control Line Championships Poland District Ill competitors acquitted themselves well despite generally poor weather inade quate practice facilities Bill Werwage Berea OH placed third aerobatics after being close top first two days Bill has flown five times World Championships third place two seconds two World Championships show three fliers win aerobatic cham pionship twice Les McDonald Florida came third year Henry Nelson placed 11th team race time 353 narrowly missed semifinal nine second plac ing US team team placed fifth because unexpectedly poor showing third team Better luck next time AVP Gene Shelkey sent following would like take opportunity thank Dave appointing AVP eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania will best assist Dave duties promote AMA area members have problems need assistance AMA matters hesitate contact have modeling since 1940 continue enjoy year have built flown Rubber Control Line Free Flight started RC 1955 present interests Sport Scale RC power sail planes Sailplanes just recently Old-Tim ers am presently building Goldberg Comet sailplane O&R 60 ignition engine first engine-powered Free Flight built 1947 brings back lot fond memories original wing sailplane still flying original design Bob Laughrey LHMAC 'Of course first interest RC Soaring have actively involved since 1971 would like introduce AMA mem bers Soaring activities clubs Dis trict Ill quite few RC Soaring clubs district almost have least contest per year interest ed RC Soaring please get touch clubs listed have contest-oriented belong clubs because offer help ginner clinics programs fun flies etc Steel City Soarers John R Vogel 906 Orchard Park Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 newest clubs Pittsburgh district has approximately 50 members club unique no busi ness conducted meetings Execu tive Committee meets week prior club meeting conduct business entire club meeting devoted pro grams lectures instruction show tell Northern Ohio Soaring Society Larry Vincek 248 Brandt Avenue Amherst OH 44001 another new club grow ing rapidly club mainly encompasses Cleveland Lorain Sandusky area Mid-Ohio Soaring Society Donald Harris 427 W Mariemont Dr WestervilleOH 43801 very active club encompassing greater Columbus area active contests LSF activities Dayton Darts John Vennerholm 917 Xenia Avenue Yellow Springs OH 45387 Activities havc diminished slightly over past year due members being transferred Wright-Patterson other assignments USAF could use shot arm some new members Drop John line ask application Eastern Soaring League Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Dr Warminster PA 18974 league clubs consisting members Districts II Ill IV York event July best contests area sponsored LASS & LIFT Eastern Soaring League promotes expert sportsman calsses events Eastern Soaring Lines edited Paul Wedeking well worth dues Tn-State Soaring Society Robert G Hand 1964 Harrison Ave Jeannette PA 15644 contest-oriented league advocates expert sportsman concept have approximately 1 2 contests per year District Ill highlight season being Grand Champion event contests sanctioned open AMA members very informative newslettercalled Sand bag published Peter Carr nine times per year well worth annual dues like getting high having good time drop line above Dont leave home itl-On June 11 wife flew Texas visit son daughter-in-law new grandson first item made sure pack July issue Model Aviation listing AMA charter clubs names officials contact Texas took just phone call find out big event Sunday Brazoria County Modelers Association Annual Barbecue Fun Fly Since nine miles motel near Lake Jackson decided go son Mike arrived field about 1230 pm warmly greeted officers members club After eating delicious lunch enjoying couple Lone Star draughts Kerry Hurt President club offered let fly Super Kaos 60 takes lot courage let stranger fly plane After Bob Lane let fly Skylark 56 have ad mit just didnt have guts fly Larry Vaceks beautiful -scale PT 19 Photo below Picured above right left Kerry Hurt President Larry Vacek VicePresident Bob Lane Secretary John Trought Treasurer Joe Pasztor Operations Officer November 1980 81 officers Brazoria County club helped make vacation enjoyable will long remembered AMA prints directory annually usually time used vaca tion will help make vacation enjoyable meet make new friends So Karl Mauldin says TV commercial Dont leave home Finally month Id like relate true belong AMA story Roy Lightfoot Cincinnati seems lost airplane woods few years ago found hunter about eight nine months later no identification other AMA number hunter assumed AMA medical group took plane doctor doctors son modeler supplied hunter cor rect AMA address AMA informed Roy after looking up AMA number hunter found plane Roy says experience makes him believer value AMA membership agree next time Roy put name address will make much easier Delaware rict Columbia S Maryland 0 North tamlisa Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asaoano Vice-Prosadeergo Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MO 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 22608 Howard Crisnin 611 Benebmood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 ,ohn Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 column being written Nats Wilmington looks like District IV its fair share contestants show up week-long competition Nats over yet dont have names District IV people placed events hope have information next Column spent two weeks years Nats ob serving Headquarters operation taking notes what problems occur correct thing can say sure AMA Nats HQ staff put lot extra hours hard work make pleasant Nats contestants take min ute drop line say thanks efforts As probably know also Council meeting Nominating Committee meeting during Nats week As result AMA Nominating Committee meeting following candidates will included ballot mailed AMA adult members October President John Grigg Lockport NY Homer Smith Seattle WA VP District II John Byrne N Likes Dis trict IV Chuck Foreman District VI Rick Gerling Bryant Thompson District VIII Mike Clark Ted White District X Jim Scar borough Bev Wisniewski year District IV members will vote President AMA VP Dis trict IV hope will have big turnout year elections district does have big voting turnout record Id real ly like see big vote year Most results Council meet ing will printed elsewhere magazine would like point out few items Important First Council approved purchase land new Headquarters building land purchase being arranged now will start three-year fund raising pro gram build new Headquarters building expected location will Res ton VA suburb Washington DC During three-year period may move pres ent Headquarters operation better tem porary location within Washington DC area office space now occupy large enough support operations working conditions very poor AMA has found three four locations suit able can get three-year lease wont have pay rent would pay next year present location will have information fund raising issue next months column basically going give chance donate monies help build building return have name permanently dis played new building piece rock con ce Pt also voted optional status Model Aviation am sorry say magazine will part member ship package next year want magazine will cost $2500 just like year elect take Model Aviation will cost $2100 membership will re ceive 16-page reprint AMA News section magazine hoping would happen going recom mend Council magazine profits devoted building fund AMA Head quarters could have substantial amount over next three years Glen Sigafoose Memorial Fund AMA Headquarters currently accepting donations scholarship fund recently established memory Glen Sigafoose died crash Pitts Special during July air show Iowa Glen tremendous supporter AMA youth projects produced thousands Delta Dart AMA Cub kits also frequent donor assisted AMA teams World Championships Nobody model industry gen erous supporting promoting model aviation activities fund provide scholarships young modelers being developed conjunction current AMA scholar ship program will separate distinct District IV Annual Meeting Plans District IV meeting going very well will meet Downtowner Motel Inn 201 East Market Street Greens boro NC October 18-19 Make reservations early will banquet Saturday night 18th Bill Helms has lined up some very interesting talks dis plays event motel telephone number 919 275-9481 am requesting District IV AMA officers attend meeting John Worth Larry Bolich Vince Man kowski AMA Headquarters hope to answer questions may have Lets make big turnout show RCNC appreciate hard work Remember meeting open AMA members District IV just RC oriented Whats Happening District IV Sunday Flyers RC Baltimore MD SFRC negotiating management Back River Water Treatment plant new RC flying site stage things go ing pretty well Meade Modelers July 20th Meade Modelers celebration fun fly reopen reconstructed model airfield what hear its great guys have out fly missing great time Northern Virginia RC Club Club show team Virginia Air Show Squadron did two really super shows over July 4th week end Lovettesville VA part old time small town 4th July celebration Most folks never seen RC model airplane let alone organized show great audience plus country western band barbecue sky divers beauty contest great day show team families other show Smokey Glen Farms put F-Systems Melpar Division several club members work Despite severe rainstorm about two-thirds way through show team finished up some 30-40 minutes later Phil Coopy has joined team flying big yellow Sopwith Pup 9 Alabama ida gia issippi to geu V Sooth tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vica-Fresideerts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip MnOowell 8521 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Falardo PR 00648 td Moorwan 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thacker 239CC Lamrenceville Hwy Oncatur GA 30033 took RC club prove Free Flight alive well Mississippi Cap itol City RC Club P30 contest limited Peck Night 28 models 10 people entered Herman Quattlebaum won 435 seconds Missy Cade Dub Mixon both lost models OOS After Warren Bishop built nine-foot ver sion Gool adapted RC 82 Model Aviation German Hoyos holds Warren Bishops Gool scaled up plans published 1950 make two trips field just get Chevette would carry either wing fuselage tailbut both flew plane Miami area about year pleasure hundreds specta tors interested plane write Warren 9660 SW 106th Ave Miami FL 331 76 Fly Model Airplanes Pride Pro tection dont see sign hobby shop please send name address shop will see gets new AMA membership display kit Its free- hobby shops attracting new mem bers Published Pride might motto newsletters District V get excellentwhich made especially hard determine five Top Flight news letters District V Winners 1980 follow Hangar Pilot John Martin Miama Indoor Aircraft Model Association FL Propwash Earl Davis Chattanooga RC Club TN Sunbeam John Thomas Jack Minch West Orange Sunfliers RC Club FL Take-Off Chris Joiner Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers Association GA Talespins FA Komlosy Jr Palm Beach Aeronauts FL Honorable mention awards Aeronut Flyer John Peters Contra/Is Ken Gulliford Decoder Betty Underwood Flight Bag PF Torp Fly Paper Richard Whitney FMA News Harry Grogan Gator Flyer John Bailey newsletter isnt list may because dont get newsletter may because newsletter published District V officerthose eligible would have taken honors Like retire planned community developed around model airplane flying field approximately 200 acres Paved run ways control tower CL circles plus club house swimming pool etc will make modelers life complete else District V RC World Florida will soon ground Orlando area want information drop line Also soon ground new AMA Headquarters rent costs going up like Schnuerle powered Delta Dart best Academy buy some ground action probably long overdue Also overdue analysis annual Nats Whats good about whats bad National Free Flight Society concerned about effect Nats small fields available Free Flight have asked chair committee make recommenda tions about future Free Flight Nats particular should separate Free Flight Nats provide space Free Flight restrict RC CL sites also have Free Flight area nearby Let have ideas Before forget next several months will residence Florida pur suing Masters degree taxation Uni versity Florida School Law few free moments plan fly Flying Gators Model Airplane Clubif will have Poor Jerry Clark Decatur MAC AL invited some relatives watch him fly About 50 arrived two pickup trucks Greyhound bus just time watch him crash airplane explained assembled crowd just demon strated very difficult stall-induced vertical landing maneuver Nice recovery Jerry Illinois ana ucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Harrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6OIJBIJ Aodate Vico-Piesidents Chuck Deluno463l N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Prank Hughes 401 S Birch Pluctsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lea 819 Mundruke Bacuviu IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomino University City MO 63132 Jim Seurs P0 Boa 308 Bargin K' 40310 Bob Underwood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Since July 22 Illinois State Club Team Fun Fly Ive done very little Model Avi ation read Ill through airline school Denver August 23September 20 Im happy assign ment need keep paychecks coming really wanted India napolis September 13 Sorry guys Al Szymkowski reports 39 contestants attended 18th Annual Pattern Contest RC Club Chicago June 2829 Al also sent picture Al called young gentlemen Chicago Ole Time Pattern Flyers did specify Ole Time Pattern rs Ole TimePattern Flyers Which Al Left right Elmer Helfert Fritz Lindgren Ed Kazmirskie Bud Weber Les Fruh Frank Mad Due politics another long soapbox Im delaying district club-team news some great stuff RCMs Jerry Smith Osceola IN until next month Please read soapbox very carefully can talk about Chi cago Expo October 25-26 Dont forgetVincennes IN October 19 Tn-County Aero Club Free Flight meet Soapbox Some 200 years ago country sub jected two forms government pro moted Alexander Hamilton would have aristocratic minority rule over popu lace other form championed Thomas Jefferson believed individual citizens right ability govern himself Fortu nately Jeffersons premise prevailed basic doctrine Yet vast changes order today artd especially little organi zation model airplane fliers Academy Model Aeronautics AMA understand points should know define 1 sport flier 2 competition flier Briefly 1 sport fliers fly mostly enjoyment does include fly local contests may also travel some distance fly some contest frequently limit activity few certain formal events 2 Competition fliers mostly fly competively practice competition pursue specific formal events Both sport fliers competition fliers important AMA Since almost 90% AMA membership belongs sport flier group contribute vast majority funds AMAs financial position contend should receive majority returned services Unlike several fellow AMA district representatives believe sport flier can should ignored dont believe District IV VP expounds o tect competition flier sport flier does nothing will work club competition fliers ever anything fact have found just opposite true magnificent performance sport fliers club level backbone AMAs organizational strength Two years ago voters sportminded modelers elected two persons AMA board directors better known Executive Council EC promoted rather new different direction fof AMA two people strived steer AMA towards being aware responsive majority general membership departure normal concern AMA previously extended competition flier new AMA course now great danger President Earl Witts leadership 1 97980 has brought AMA black 1978 operating deficit $20030178 R H McGiven Audit June 21 1979 Instead help Executive Director John Worth Earl has received obstinate hostility Al though Earl inherited policies resulted 79 membership loss 80 has made strong recovery Despite formidable obstacles placed path Earl has remained honest open AMA member Unlike Executive Director Earl has entire assets AMA disposal pro mote personal ambitions Now small majority council nominating committee has decided AMA member should allowed decide want retain Earl Witt President AMA voted put Earl ballot 198182 aristocrats decided will have choice vote choice would choices AMA District VI members getting double dose back-room politics bosses also decided VP myself elected over six-year incumbent bad AMA therefore should have choice J Worths approved candidates certainly have yet accomplished objectives some roads being made obviously instill great amount fear some minds Initiating new projects within district stimulating inter est AMA business reporting numerous administrative irregularities just few items create discomfort among other EC members Since Earl have no personal goals within EC such pursuing favorable treatment FAI teams obtaining AMA em ployment hustling female staff simply inflating ego part November 198083 group Still think AMA member should have opportunity de cide just want office remains solution re ceive ballot will notice spot WRITE-IN can vote now DO NOT have send 1981 AMA dues ballot DO VOTE like form tyranny vote selections prefer AMA exists serve entire membership use write-in space send Earl Witt back AMA President Horrace Cain back AMA District VI VicePresident will memberships last chance maintain control over AMAs administrative policies Next Month AMA District Fun Fly news pictures Iowa igan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vics-President P 0 ton 1104 tiriniogham Ml 4801 2 Aasociaee Vice-Presidents James clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NC cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 6715 Sn Milwaukee WI 53218 Rossort 0 Lundbere 4928 Tioga St Daluth MN 55804 William Rohriig 4494 Tenglewood Tr. Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Domain Dr Madison Wi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Ponniac Mt 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 After few weeks yes no maybe pleasure Executive Council installed complete Geoff Styles term District VII VP may know Geoffs recommendation Tony Italiano complete term direction AMA President two names thought required Council consider Earl added name Tonysand vote fell yours truly Such drama AMA politics look upon good fortune strong signal Styles considers Tony Italiano worthy worker Districts vineyards have also observed during terms office Ken Morris Geoff Styles activity representation western portion District VII has brought focus way previously achieved will undertake keep mo mentum try add telephone review Geoff touched appointed offices positions plan contact person soon identified good guys bad guys too bad guys assessment Districts position magazine question favoring maga zine part membership package voted Council meeting Geoff reports enthusiasm toward positive move property acquisition perma nent AMA HQ site also corresponds vote question re-districting reviewed Geoff indicated question unre solved statistical support test opinion has undertaken although some opinion southeastern Michigan speaks convincingly southern peninsula Michigan joining District III spent evening after Council meeting shooting pool Dave Brown VP III Jim Scarborough chance talk over Appar ently District III ready willing accept addition plan settle question thorough population study opinion poll will have detailed report recommendation due time invite interested parties bring up date after having opened subject three four years ago Otherwise being just about out door way Finals Taft have no re port except feeling about last Council meeting very good number strong positive moves authorization invest property good early advance planning next years Nats site possibilitiesLake Charles San Antonio Lakehurst Soaring World Championships California okayed in-person meeting FF FAI Team Selection Committee okayed mainly spirit working together contrary negative press scuttlebutt have recently Things looking up ladies gents have strong list candidates next election AMA officers Arkansas siana Menico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 509 So telsanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aesociate Vice-Presidasta Buoo AerilI 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Samnes 523 N Lebanon SuipSur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. 8arnlesnille OK 74003 Bags packed ticket hand off Executive Council meeting weekend before Nats until phone rang Suddenly trip off due emergency work think actually want ed job Actually love work what always wanted can really pain times such rate Council meeting encourage read about else magazine AMA yours want also business budget well over million dollars year dollars time time read hear comments critical way AMAs business run Well let tell rep resentatives included usually have best can represent what think think instance asked put issue magazine being op tional two months have received total six replies four clubs two individuals tabulation inci dentally three keep part basic membership package two revert op tional club split exactly 50-50 over 100 clubs several thousand members District VIII vote just does consti tute mandate Okay off soapbox vote Council meeting offer Model Aviation option However due require ment t6 publish something members difference between membership magazine will $4 probably good compromise Subject closed writer also Nominating Committee meeting following Executive Council meet ing As know proxies allowed Council due law District Columbia However legal opinion requested Nominating Committee revealed no such limitation group Therefore proxy lined up stand group voted preference documented two witnesses So unhappy results responsibility results bit surprising Look elsewhere District VIII Mike Clark Ted White will appear ballot under stand Gene Kempel plans write-in campaign Looks like way comes out will have great representation next term important thing vote national scene expect consider able excitement Read about candidates will find information what have done what think act Examine facts vote District scene two photos picture below taken fun fly held summer Thibodaux LA brand new group says ready full AMA competition Still urge compete Left right club Vice-Presi dent judge Don Breaux judge Allie Robi chaux third place winner Pat Jennings son second place winner Lynn Sonier first place winner Bert Andry crash award winner Dane Hebert next picture shows some planes recent Baton Rouge contest foreground 90 powered Laser 200 quite impressive air Tragedy has again struck close home August 14 two members club LARKS badly injured crash full-scale Cessna 150 Tern Mahady Nick Nixon looking model belonging local youngster crashed rice field just off field Apparently Cessna stalled just quote Nick ran out airspeed altitude ideas once Fortunately spite very hard impact no fire Both going laid up several months Hopefully time see will much stronger Write call can come through Lake Charles visit know will glad hear form Incidentally under stand Murphys law came through again guessed stall warning device failed Good Luck Happy Flying 84 Model Aviation Colorado as aska h Ltaksta C Sooth Dakota IXWysoring DISTRICT REPORT Travis Molinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Assocrate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BNd Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 68208 Jim Rickoits 518 S Cloudos Sioux Falls 3057103 writing column being started motel room August 17 out middle Illinois Strange place District IX person Yes unless know Im way home 80 Nats have deadline copy reach AMA Headquarters Nats will covered depth model press over next few months let suffice say good Nats lots people attendance lots winners over country guests over world Headquarters staff did excellent job turn WORKS group other Ohio modelers put lots time effort planning carrying off worlds largest model airplane meet AMA Executive Council able put super long session work preparing future AMA details Executive Councils work will also covered later columns Id say everyone Nats lots modeling experiences past week August 1017 war stories victories near victories will long remembered con testants Nats personnel Ed Cox District IX AVP Kansas has sent some positive information about Kansas City Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA area could benefit having similar organization read Kansas City Area Council Aero modelers formed January 1980 charter member clubs Barnstormers Olathe KS Kansas City Radio Control Asso ciation KCRC Johnson County Aeronauts Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Northern Knights RC Sports Fliers Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club Sun Chasers St Joseph RC Wyandotte Rangers member clubs represent about 500 RC modelers Kansas City area Smithville Dam Busters newly formed club area has petitioned council membership primary function council provide common bond area clubs represent unified large body mat ters common welfare clubs constitution bylaws recognize protect individual interests club council governing body plays mostly passive rather active role area activities open house muscu lar dystrophy fund fly two activities being sponsored council open house fun/sport fly non-contest council members hosted dif ferent club year Anyone interested information KCACA would like copy constitution bylaws can contact EL Cox see address head column Pictures month feature some excellent work Slope Area Golden Eagles SAGE group North Dakota group pictures shows diversifica tion interests people share Keep up good work modelers Hawaii da Arizona C California S x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Asoociate Vine-Presidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroebor 2401 Zafra Ci Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Batty Stream 3723 Stowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake Cliv UT 84117 have several things report month Some Associate Vice-Presidents came out hiding sent report happenings areas attended Council meeting Ohio earlier month several things interest transpired Only couple meetings report month Harry Apolan invited November 198085 SAGE mall show Dickenson North Dakota monthly meeting Aerospace Club group model enthusiasts working aerospace field Im member club thanks Harry meeting featured demonstration Pete Young covering open framework MonoKote Pete really knows sublect has written article covering MonoKote handed out solicited comments prior pub lishing next meeting attended San Fernando Valley RC Flyers invited meeting Encino Marc Carston entertainment hustler Prior meeting met Marc club President Wayne McElrath Treasurer Tony MacClane over excellent dinner nearby meeting room restaurant didnt solve modelings prob lems sure hashed over might notice club has Scotsman Treasurer use President club meeting membership shown old timer RC Free Flight built blind club member Ralph Council model Quaker very forgiving docile RC trainer really astounding thing Ralph took off unassisted flew around 10 minutes until handed box over Wayne landing observers tell Ralph whether needs left up down moves sticks say theyll have him landing some day Ralph will subject tele vision program Real People planned materializes club requested bring both movies have possession would cut business meeting short provide time see Therefore able show Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions well received lots club members approach let know much enjoyed films As mentioned went Ohio attend Council meeting held prior Nats writing dont have financial figures Nats know number pre-entries over 1000 very good sign Ill mention some important things took place meeting First selection Vice-Presi dent District VII mail vote resulted tie between Tony Italiano Hardy Brodersen vote Council meeting re sulted Hardy Brodersen being returned Council served prior being beaten out Geoff Styles Geoff resigned take job flying site administrator Headquarters told John Worth land lord Washington served notice nual lease rate would increase $30000 $63726 expires early 1981 inspired Council authorize pur chase piece property would serve needs AMA HQ Should unde veloped land will pay cash own outright will set about having office building erected built specifications eye subleasing will course take some time will have continue renting interim hopefully rate somehwhere between what now pay what future holds may en tail move temporary quarters pres ent landlord interested three-year mini mum lease Council decided pursue issuance competitors license due com plaints received membership further decided no dues increase will necessary 1981 dues will $21 out magazine $25 magazine once again voted upon see whether would remain optional people supporting mandatory issue ace up sleeve proposed secret ballot vote reasoning some us feel hearts manda tory best Academy would cop out constituents secretly vote make mandatory didnt work issue failed seven six vote chance 1981 Nats could held Lakehurst NJ actively pursuing input locale 1982 FAI Scale team will selected using FAI rules rather USA rules should smooth out some problems en countered using latter method AMA will ask host 1981 Soaring Championships December FAI meeting Paris group Southern California clubs has presented proposal conduct meet next Council meeting will Wash ington DC 15th 16th November Usually Nominating Committee meets puts names ballot rubber stamp manner unless two nominated year saw four names subm itted Presidency After much discussion names Homer Smith John Grigg placed ballot incumbent Earl Witt unable pull enough support committee re-nominated same thing happened case Horrace Cain incumbent Vice-President District VI Im sure much will said made sometimes bold actions necessary AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds received word new ukie club Phoe nix call themselves Sun Valley Con troliners consist largely bunch retreads have gone ukie-RC route back again Some names older fliers might familiar about Ted Kraver Jim Storts club fortu nate have two flying sites club assisting Southwest Regionals will held 31 January 1 February 1981 extremely large meet held Phoenix Nevada get word via AVP Lonnie Kroeber flying goes despite heat -Scalers have put some demonstrations lead-in big meet held 9 10 11 October Eldorado Dry Lake south Henderson Showboat Casino meet headquarters Betty Stream District X AVP Don Weitz making arrangements Keith Whitney Utah her AVPs comes word third annual Pterodactyl Derby held Vernal UT early July two-day meet featuring UC FF verges edge funfly Keith claims has loosely called record rally claims thermals out-Taft Taft Id like see also sent information 21st annual contest held Labor Day weekend article will appear too late give advance information Per haps Keith will follow up some information still have some money left travel budget about inviting club meeting Dont forget have AMA display available mall show exhibition Drop line THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vico-Proojdonu Al Dulwr 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Box 48 Broativiem MT 59015 Ed Mc0olioagh 53 SE 61 Psrtland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reejo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Some may know now have honor being ballot office President opportunity serve Academy President leaves little awe important know think can good job because comes right down bottom line important resource bring Academy experience have manager Boeing Company since early 60s have spent much time worrying over problems Boeing Academy now facing will next few years experience Executive Coun cil goes back 1970 appointed Associate Vice-President Attendance Council meetings has continuous interruption since 1973 efforts Council have always directed toward moves positive directions have refused get involved petty ac tivities engaged recently others Among accomplishments sig nificant preparation long range plan Academy task took three years lot talking pleading lead ing perseverance now have plan ready used Much effort possible because direct experience planning Boeing plan also required major objectives Academy prioritized Very high list priorities acquisition keeping flyingsites member committee pro posed hire individual plan attack flying sites get ball rolling plan accepted Executive Council underway Other committees have worked Safety Committee Bylaws Committee Scholarship Committee addition am acting consultant Headquar ters staff task computerizing accounting system actions related aimed moving ahead future believe Academy must take steps now ready growth seen next decade rapidly reaching end ability stretch system designed 20000 mem bers meet growth need positiveacting Council led forward-looking Presi dent meet challenges will face years ahead feel can provide leadership will hear about topics near future 86 Model Avjation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta York NY 10005 What really first step aeromodel ing Im too sure suppose depends old beginner what experiences have Before think ing building anything imagine watching seagull soar sparrow swoop land ing could what starts love things fly could sight scrap paper caught up swirl wind starts saying yourself Gee better shape some strength right places could get piece paper ride current clear up out sight Bet could too can remember way back kid Junior Aviation League meet ing ended showers paper gliders being launched windows Jordan Marsh Company out over streets Boston recently son Richard have tossed high out over Wall Streets canyons always exciting race design next cut out bal ance test out across office ready simultaneous launch gest flight furthest highest safety point view dont think much window launches think highly paper gliders can flying fun begins So paper glider right now call Patty Paper Parrot short Patty uses piece stiff paper seven inches four half inches Note please said uses Patty does require paper exact size wings can little longer shorter wider body can longer orshortertoo fact thats big part enjoyment experimentation beginning though dont vary too far proven design Very important weight paper Just now made Patty cut Kleenex box proved far too heavy made some light-weight paper like Im typing now poor Patty floppy parrot Next came fairly stiff piece paper came mail advertise ment Just right Patty Paper Parrot born ordinary paper clip about one fourth inches long nose glided across room full majesty start fold paper half until get hang trace Pattys outline paper making sure put dotted line representing fold fold paper Using nice sharp pair shears cut Patty out dont too worried didnt cut right line sure make little cut B dont make too deep dont forget cut off corner C Now open up Patty slip paper clip should give more-or-less correct amount dihe dral Fold up twin fins B Note have elevators between B C bend up triflebetter make half triflefor stability Try gliding move paper clip back forth adjust center gravity location correct stalls dives thats Youre set probably wont need pattern cut out next Patty Just make sure wings broad enough strength keep twisting Same thing goes bodydont make too skinny between wing tail can try such designs canards tail first models putting clip tail instead front main wing should no limit imagina tion Make few regular Patty designs first course perfect adjustment technique can go fancy extra parts Scotch tape staples stuff Patty Paper Parrot starts A Nonny Moose Thinking about starts got mulling over some old issues Star Skippers first pomes A Nonny Moose ever published Nonny loved turn out doggerel well models ltad message im portant message Novice Nonny Moose Im sure can build plane really think could. someoned show cut wood can make fly real high really think can. someoned show read plan can make wing think tail body too someoned show spread glue can too modeler fly out best Just show will meet test Please show show show really want know. build plane fly plane really make go needs little push Just start will really think hobbys great Can someone help large young newcomers aero modeling can brought along older modelers encourage help make worth no Lindberghs flying Atlantic days start avalanche towards hobby shops So save little time kid down street group school youngsters own club might start off Patty Paper Parrot No CL Postal Fall Control Line fliers should note no postal contest has scheduled fall postals have successful re going little catching up before continuing November 1980 87 Square Paper Glider ED WHITTEN 0 PATTY THE PAPER PARROT AC) mminmmmin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87
Summary-- Nats Executive Council Meeting New Flying Site Rep Duty AMA HQ following brief account actions taken August 9 AMA Council meeting held National Championships Wil mington OH minutes meeting will published upon final approval after November 15 1980 Council meeting 1 District VII Vice-President Hardy Brod ersen Birmingham Ml elected fill unexpired term vacated Geoffrey Styles Milwaukee WI 2 May 1980 Meeting minutes changes submitted previously mail approved publication see elsewhere issue 3 Headquarters Relocation Authoriza tion purchase property DC area up $200000 approved together three-year fund raising campaign building construction rental continue during campaign period 4 Keyman Insurance $75000 ap proved AMA Executive Director Assistant AMA beneficiary via Northwestern Insurance Company 5 1982 Scale Team Selection try ing team 1981 Nats must enter models meeting FAI rules flying AMA rules 6 FF Committee Meeting In-person meet ing travel lodging costs paid AMA-FAI Fund approved 7 Rule Book Effectivity March 1 instead traditional January 1 recommended AMA Contest Boards next publication 8 RC Soaring World Championships Offer California 1981 meet approved submission December 1980 annual FAI meeting 9 Two Meter World Cup Use words world champion world champion ships event approved sanc tioning event 10 Air Show Pyrotechnics Ban Teams asked submit local licensing legal requirements basis possible lifting ban 11 Preliminary 1981 Budget Requested November 80 meeting presentation 12 Magazine Option Approved 1981 Open member dues magazine $2500 magazine AMA News section magazine mailed separately $2100 13 FAt Team Expenses AMA pay 80% shipping costs fuel model box es World Championship teams AMA FAI funds 14 Team Fund Donations Unless desig nated specific purposes use such funds shall decided vote program partici pants same use funds program entry fees 15 Nats Planning National Free Flight Society other special interest groups invited next Nats planning meeting 16 Distinguished Service Award ap proved announcement made time presentation 17 Smithsonian Project HQ assess costs February 1981 project offer proposal Council consideration next meeting 18 Next Meeting Approved Washing ton DC Novemeber 15 1980 special FAI briefing November 16 New Dues Structure No Extra 1981 Members Competition Fee 1981 See new membership application page 122 also synopsis August 9th Executive Council actions Briefly differ ences membership cost between choose receive magazine will receive AMA News section magazine will $400 $2500 Open membership magazine $2100 its August 9th Nats meeting AMA Executive Council rescinded its previous ac tion would have required extra fee competitors next membership dues restructuring new face being seen AMA Headquar ters days Au gust 1 1980 recent- ly created staff position Flying Site Repre sentative came life person Geoffrey Styles Geoff moved Washington Mu- ueofi otymes waukee WI previously served AMA Associate Vice-President later Vice-President District VII modeler keen proponent model aviation since 1937 Geoff has much back ground experience well fliers appreci ation facts life help him new task Free Flight Control Line Radio Control experience behind him felt Styles will have good understanding what required local clubs essence flying site situation simpleNo sitesNo Flying situation nobody model aviation wants past AMA has Headquarters staff handle flying site assignment part time basis intermingled other duties However response members enthusiastic pressure Executive Council created new position thereby giving strong commitment matter flying fields Much has done remains done USA has official Outdoor Recreation Program work government departments involved development clubs have success search sites informa tion should compiled use chartered clubs necessary AMAs successful booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites needs updated revised Communications tween chartered clubs HQ should strengthened complete flow information topic can started maintained short much think Geoff Styles have moved long step forward Styles says 42 years building flying models still gets big thrill see ing handiwork take sky states can accomplish what wants Continued page 77 November 198073 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA ELECTIONS As write column am some what bitter over inner workings Academy feel though am victim Watergate-type consipiracy managed keep off ballot 1981-1982 AMA President As now stands member would wish have AMA President another term will have write name opposed just putting check mark after names two other candidates could gracefully accept rejection membership open equal vote could possibly accept Nomi nating Committees decision except direct intervention Executive Director proceedings letter evidence written Executive Director circulated Nominating Committee AMAs past Presidents campaign conducted keep name off ballot prevent re-election membership thought would happen name ballot unaware extent depth anti-Witt campaign until night before Nominating Com mittee meeting received copy Headquarters letter circulated Council have get rid Council mem bers differ Headquarters poli cy overtones involved resignation can appreciate individual writ ing letter would burn bridges behind him As result information did have few days revise letter acceptance nomination space permits following letter part letter supersedes original letter acceptance nomination Presidency Gentlemen did choose make statement originally indicating would accept nomina tion President subsequent have received latest series letters editorials hot line comments reports deals members Headquarters intended influence Nominating Committee AMA elec torate eliminate Council members agree Executive Director critical Headquar ters administration four members Council up nomination re-elec tion time have critical Headquarters before proceeding would like submit letter willingness accept second last term office go record follows Kip Smythe has resigned again have assailed harangue about criticism Headquarters reason resignation must stopped am knowledgeable Mr Smythes situation submit internal Headquarters problems indicated Dr Fillys study Headquarters external actions resulted resig nation Kip Smythe two persons AMA staTf formal education graduate degree field working spite fact Kip managed larger staff greater responsibility membership response paid eighth lowest salary Headquarters staff well below staff average prior latest additions AMA staff better jobs wee created new assistant director flying site managerthere no promotion within AMAtwo new staff members hired better salary Mr Sinythe dead-end job stated no future him AMA resignation sudden far particular job concerned sudden relative Mr Smythes leaving AMA led believe exclamation print Another Resignation Kip Smythe has seeking em ployment higher pay future year knowledge Early 1979 high consideration employment management Smithsonian Museum nearly lost AMA time successful candi date three understand con sidered anyone would read releases Mr Winters retirement intended believe sole reason leaving AMA criticism some four Council members currently up nomination re-election Again factual Discussion Mr Winters retirement occurred before Council members really entered term office year ago Mr Winter tendered retirement enticed stay longer being offered vir tually full pay part time work agreed stay understand ing prolonged situation Mr Ross McMullen hired assistant editor seven months ago ostensibly Mr Winters eventual replacement Mr Winters planned retirement provided opportunity lash out Headquarters critics used intent prevent nomination re-election criteria becoming mem ber AMA Board Directors Executive Council have approval Executive Director employee Council AMA AMA has reached new low mem bership organization representation As individual candidacy would like state position has much talk cannot work Executive Direc tor really issue simple terms chief AMA term used Article IX Section 3 bylaws reports 74 Model Aviation find no difficulty com municating Executive Director find extreme reluctance him communicate Unfortunately action through AMA Headquarters fore majority necessary com munication must originate Execu tive Directors end line fails refuses communica tion link falls due action communication failure AMA Head quarters end beyond control taking office outlined letter Executive Director felt areas responsibility lay indicated willingness revise position necessary later presented copies letter execu tive session received no negative comments indications general reasonable approach Executive Director apparently rejected position did come Along letter issued directive conduct Council meetings bylaws clearly state President shall preside Executive Director took excep tion to careful campaign put motion shout down first Council meeting St Louis courtesy allowing complete first sen tence introductory speech before interrupting Subsequent answering inquiries members column critical AMA management started conflicting exchange Executive Director Model vialion resolve called meeting mediating committee subsequently reported Council last sum mer agreed would air differences print Executive Director would call twice week keep current AMA operations through headquarters believe have point honored commitment made Council agreed Execu tive Director must take posi tion Executive Director has honored fulfilled commitment agreement quite effective worked well until John Clemens defeated aspirations high EAI office result being United States delegate circumstance Executive Director aware existed until ClAM meet ing Paris Although feel employee improper Executive Director support activity can appreciate anxiety getting back having totally free hand acting name President will echo posi tion actions feel no great conflict Executive Director personally have years executive experience have able work effectively people have difference opinion agree major items differences tween Executive Director self being resolved Council 1 Relocating Headquarters out District Columbia should result time office less costly operation 2 new Executive Director con tract will resolve employeremployee relationship 3 past practice virtually key staff taking leave avoiding re sponsibility during Executive Direc tors absence quite frequent hiring new assistant director should resolve Some other inefficiencies manage ment Headquarters bother involve judgment perform ance job up Council judge act upon summarizeit necessary have close personal relationship tween directors managers effec tively perform job Executive Directors actions should factor nominating officers AMA have time incentive effectively execute responsibilities AMA Presidency feel spite turmoil have made great steps toward future stability AMA should up membership AMA judge decide other officers continuance office should given opportunity opposed determination being made result carefully calculated campaign prevent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS Good Newsthe Council has taken action toward obtaining AMAowned office site outside District Columbia listening pro posal gave feeling hear ing own reasoning repeated last years Model viation including raising funds promoting building donations sale patches Bad Newsthe delay taking action costly no time left construct office before pres ent lease expires will have enter another costly lease period de lay construction estimated time lapse taking action could cost AMA much half million dollars Ken Held 7th AMA President Another former AMA President has left us Ken Held 74 Livonia MI President during early difficult period AMA history-1950-51 number mem bers annual budget much smaller much harder carry business operating national association Ken early leaders helped get AMA prominence enjoy today worlds largest sport aviation orgainzation free world first came AMA member 1940 No 793 Ken tenacious AMAer deep interest AMAs welfare right up until last stages Ieu kemia claimed him August 22 earlier rallied long stay hospital previously threatened claim him recovered come home resume terest activity AMA matters particularly concerned 1979-80 con troversies AMA politics last acts sign letter along other past Presidents AMA advising current leaders seek positive solutions AMA problems Born Brownstown IN KennethG Held spent life three states Indiana New York Michigan time election AMA President located Detroit Chief Electrical Engineer Detroit Transmission Division General Motors Corporation Having division since its start Ken much development GMs hydramatic drive After college Ken professional para chute iumper During time operated Held Parachute Service Wayne County Airport Detroit business devel oped major parachute repair depot Ken became proud possessor CAA Riggers license No 153 Sometime during parachute barnstorming career Ken married very lovely girl name Maryanne became Mrs Held early 20s Ken gave up jumping turned attention electrical engineering modeling started Ideal Bierlot 1918 addition originators American Miniature Race Car Association served midwest director five years AMA Ken gained great deal respect recognition both model flier administrator aero modeling rograms Just before death AMA Council Past Presidents voted him Model Aviation Hall Fame As AMA President Ken helped organize contest coordinator network basis sanctioning over thousand contests year USA also strong advo cate having AMA member receive Academy publication Model v/at/onhe worked toward end noted July 1950 editorial item will good host others also provide source information members something sadly lacking past Kens Hall Fame data notes first ever break 150 mph D Speed Control Line 1950 also Leader Continued page 77 November 1980 75 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nelson Opitz Rockaway NJ writes paid $25 April 2 1980 membersAMA No 65243 received mag rest Nelson have turned problem over Carol Merfeld membership department AMA Head quarters has replaced Kip Smythe such matters Carol wants tell write such matters will solve immeliately can notify either us will get right Nelson will get mags Kip Smythe way went computer company Washington DC very sorry see him go lost good time e met Carol Merfeld times ex cellent capable employee know can replace Kip important picture three generations Radio Control enthusi asts Sunday afternoon Henry Arnold left next him daughter-in-law Jill Hank Jr next Stacy Arnold has just stolen daddys hat have picture taken flying 60 powered brfskmzzkt something having very good time what hobby really about Also won first RC Advanced Decatur AL meet Bill has entered six contests far placed Dave Phillips right has also placed six times 1980 Pensa cola Baton Rouge Marietta Gunters ville name few brat middle Dave Phillips Jr age 5 flies Quickee 200 ease will soon beat daddy everything Ive AMA Council nine years best speech ever heard lady Last week Joan Grigg Lockport NY showed up got permission speak August Nats meeting delivered good lec ture Joans husband John Dis trict II Vice-President went am asking five minutes time After half years being involved inner workings AMA have some questions ask questions meant answered now just thought about e am mad enough over come being scared death being have kids remember growing up years own selves remember new kid moving neighborhoodor perhaps new kid yourself battles taking sidesthe break ing updoes sound familiar Have gone back over AMA mail lately reread Have read some newslet ters own club newsletter call growing organization can grow still fighting over new kids neigh borhood Im tired watching grown men accuse other childish nonsense waste time intelligence 15 go room lock door talk out hostilities start listening other appear fairly intelligent Thank listening Thank Joan womans viewpoint way fine job has husband John Grigg done represent ing New York area Nominating Committee has seen fit place John forthcoming ballot run against Mr Homer Smith AMA President John has top Vice-President district Dont Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 76 Model Aviation Are aware growing national interest AMA show teams Only few couple years ago now new teams have sprung up coast coast teams give precision controlled aerobatic demonstrations air shows elsewhere steal show So important does AMA feel teams Council recently voted unanimously motion Mr Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President award free membership team managers year Shown L-R Jim Henry Bob Hamilton Gary Tatasciore Jim Weems Bill Norman Dusty Shinn Clark Newman members Bama Flyers Air Show Team particular air show team actually AMA sanctioned club itself sanction 722 want meet three win ningest RC fliers southeast Bill Norman left won first year big Pensacola FL RC bash picture John ano Joan Grigg enjoying RC gliders New York contest See next month 1980 Nats Nominating Committee Minutes Wilmington OH meeting called order 850 pm August 9 1980 Cliff Piper appointed chairman Bill Mathews ap pointed secretary VPs present except John Embry John Embry telephone designated Rick Gerling representative nominating committee After discussion Rick Gerling seated committee accordance Article IX Section 1 bylaws Candidates nomination checked letters nomination letters accept ance status Leader Member Contest Director etc Letters nomination Ray Meyers VP District VI Russ Snyder VP District VIII rejected lack letters acceptance no showing either Leader Member Contest Director MOVED Grigg seconded Mathews accept nominees Districts IV X Candidate District IV VP Chuck Fore man accepted unanimously Chuck Foreman didnt vote Candidates District X Jim Scarborough Bev Wisniewski accepted unani mously Voting nominees President follows H Smith J Grigg E Witt J Clemens 1st Ballot 4 3 2nd Ballot -i 3 3rd Ballot 6 H Smith J Grigg did vote H Smith Grigg nominees President Flying Site Rep cant page 73 Flying Site Rep job will get same satisfaction Toward end will need input clubs experi ences good bad can shared others can also expect hear him questions assistance working site problems ask help business promising miraclesbut expect able has possible before help assure problems getting keep ing flying sites reduced giving attention long run may important efforts AMA AMA has initiated financial time personnel commitment direc tion therefore major improvement service behalf members fu ture model aviation Ken Held Cont page 75 Member since 1945 Contest Director first five Plymouth International contests addition other meets Four clubs made him Honorary Life Member Midwest RC Society Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron Greater Detroit Hiking Soaring Society Livonia Rib Crackers Grigg withdrew candidate nomina tion VP District II Grigg MOVED accept J Byrne N Likes nominees VP District II Fore man seconded Passed 10 1 Voting nominees VP District VI follows 1st Ballot 9 2nd Ballot B Thompson__ R Gerling7 HCain14 B Thompson R Gerling nomi nees VP District VI Voting nominees VP District VIII follows M Clark T White G Hem pel C Alba 1st Ballot 4 3 M Clark T White VP District V III 2nd3rd BallotBallot 9 17 3 00 nominees Summary Nominees President H Smith J Grigg VP District II J Byrne N Likes VP District IV C Foreman VP District VI B Thompson R Gerling VP District VIII M Clark T White VP District X J Scarborough B Wisniewski meeting adjourned 1105 pm Editors Note Nominating Committee composed eleven district vice-presidents delegated representati yes national officers President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director com mittee present meeting voting procedure used meeting select election ballot first two candidates sequence achieved ma jority vote committee underlined digits indicate received majority vote Minutes-- Executive Council Meeting May 3-i 1980 following attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NYVP III Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-V Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WIVPVIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankowski Belle vue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA General Brooke Allen National Aeronautic Association representative Also attending Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Howard CrispinDistrict IV Richard GerlingDistrict VI Al Novatnik General Manager Model Airplane News Randy Vlahos Penny Witt Present AMA Executive Staff Carl Wheeley Model Aviation Publisher Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting Note maximum number votes 15 11 Vice-Presidents President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director NAA Repre sentative APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19 1980 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly January 19 1980 minutes offi cially approved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT S/T recommended officers owed expense reimbursement Academy must make requests same no later 15 February following year B S/T reviewed financial status expenses PR Department C S/T recommended $2000 food allowance officers authorized Council meetings D S/T recommended revision Executive Directors contract provide regular review E S/T reviewed some details Executive Directors expense account III COMMITTEE REPORTS A Dues Structure Committee Reported Chairman J Grigg advised Coun cil meeting held May 2 AMA HQ committee members present Grigg Chairman Cain-VI McNeill-S/T Jack son-AMA Comptroller Witt-ex officio Grigg reiterated function Committee establish dues rates rather research recommend concerning possibility different classes member ships varying benefits After reading entire report Chairman MOVED seconded adopt Committee recommendations B report effective January 1 1981 existing dues structure Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen shall remain effect now established B imposition competition li cense fee paid competition stamp similar FAI stamp full* mem ber desiring enter sanctioned competition proceeds fee offset costs preparing stamps producing rule books other costs associated non-FAI com petitive administration *Note full member equates Open member motion failed 7 7 against ED VII Xl IX IV V 1 abstained NAA Subsequently MOVED seconded Dues Structure Committee recommendations B implemented next general dues restructuring Passed amended 3A 12 2 against ED V 1 abstained NAA An Amendment offered seconded passing unanimously strike out paren thetical information contained recom mendation B See motion 2 Passed unanimously /Editors note action subse quently rescinded August 9 Council meeting Continued next page November 198077 Minutes Cont page 77 B Headquarters Relocation Committee Report Chairman Mathews Mathews ad vised severai areas being researched prime consideration time being given Reston VA Chuck Foreman gave presentation Reston possibility well received Council requested seek written proposal mail distribution Council soon possible C Flying Site Committee Report Chairman Foreman Foreman read Com mittee report consisted job descrip tion duties expectations starting budget Flying Site Representative After discussion details MOVED seconded accept Fly ing Site Committee report implement recommendations therein Passed amended 4A 10 2 against S/I VI 3 abstained IX NAA An Amendment offered seconded fifth paragraph page entitled Job Title Flying Site Representative deleted concerning travel requirements amendment passed noted travel required would prohibited 13 1 against VI 1 abstained NAA D Nats Type Meet Outside US request Chairman Mathews item deferred until following day E CD Qualifications Report H Cain Cain read May 3 memo Council en titled Committee Report Initial Qualifi cation Contest Directors following recommendation adopted Cain reported training program CD appli cants should required initially form questionnaire completed applicantgraded passed failed persons Vice-President Cains proposal order open book test com pelling aspirant CD become familiar AMA Rule Book researching answers After some discussions details pos sible ramifications MOVED seconded accept Mr Cains report implement recommenda tions specifically Attachment soon possible motion passed 14 1 abstained X Initial Qualification Contest Directors Attachment AMA Headquarters Functions 1 Supply District Vice-Presidents printed questionnaires reference sheets HQ may send questionnaire directly applicant 2 Refer Contest Director applications District Vice-President 3 Withold issuing new Contest Direc tor license until approved District Vice-President District Vice-President Functions 1 Send questionnaire applicants 2 Review completed questionnaires certify applicant being qualified CD status 3 Be responsible proper administra tion outstanding questionnaires during VP changeover period Procedural Guidelines 1 Send questionnaire applicant stamped return envelope 2 Applicant returns completed question naire District VP 3 District VP notes errors 4 three answers cor rect return questionnaire applicant indicate correct answers ap prove applicants application until he/she makes corrections 5 questionnaire satisfactorily completed forward AMA HQ approved application completed questionnaire 6 Send note completion appli cant advise him errors Notice procedure supersedes practice allowing Associate Vice-Presidents approve CD applications applications must forwarded District Vice-Presi dent F Show Teams Report C Foreman Foreman IV advised Show Team Committee comprised major show team members formed April 80 Toledo Show appointing District IV VicePresident liaison between themselves Council Foreman submitted behalf request team managers AMA sanctioned show teams provided opportunity free membership manner similar Contest Directors MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 6A AMA sanctioned show team team managers granted free memberships same Contest Directors AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 6 stipulation free show team manager membership allowed per show team per year passed unanimously IV REVIEW OF MANDATORY MAGAZINE MOVED seconded Model via tion magazine return optional status effec tive January 11981 After considerable pro con discussion motion passed 8 7 against NAA IV VIII Xl ED VII IX V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT Upon review voting criteria Executive Director contract MOVED seconded paragraph V Executive Directors contract amend ed inserting word elected between Council include NAA Council member thus reading V purpose contract official action AMA Executive Council presumed mean action backed 3/4 majority written vote elected Council members office NAA representa tive motion passed unanimously needed affirmative vote pass Note revote allowed general consensus sub stantiated written ballots first vote failed pass motion rity apparently due misunderstanding tent Following motion amend con tract MOVED seconded passed unani mously present Executive Directors contract terminated end first Council meeting 1981 commit tee appointed start negotiating new contract Executive Director AMAs attorney Jeremiah Courtney assist committee preparing new con tract Further discussion produced consensus should negotations result con tract first Council meeting 1981 existing contract would continue un til negotiations finalized President appointed committee follows B Mathews Chairman John Grigg Earl Witt VI REVIEW OF FREE CONTEST DIREC TOR MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded effective retro active January 1 1980 previous free CD membership policy reinstated effective January 1 sanction fees shall standardized $500 free sanc tions will eliminated motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA AMENDMENT seconded strike out $500 substitute $1000 motion 10 failed 7 8 against Xl Pres VIII V IX ED SIT VII REVIEW OF THIRTY-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded amend 30day trial membership policy become effec tive day after postmark date See November 79 minutesmotion 9 page 8 motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA discussion noted need prevent possibility someone having accident applying trial membership thus need delay factor provide insurance coverage after minimum day after application VIII SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP RECOG NITION MOVED seconded Council accept policy Grigg proposal submitted November 79 See November 79 minutes XXV page 14 motion passed amended 1 2B 11 2 against V IX 2 abstained NAA S/T Note number 1 proposal word citizen replaced resident AMENDMENT seconded insert proposal special interest groups seeking acceptance AMA granted recognition provided no meaningful challenge application failed 4 7 against Xl Ill ED IV V II VIII4 abstained X NAA Pres AMENDMENT seconded strike out number 4 proposal words through annual dues payment passed 14 1 ab stained NAA criteria portion Griggs proposal now reads follows Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US resident members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 1 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council IX REPORT ON HQ INSURANCE clarified 1980 Head quarters Executive Director Comp troller both bonded $1 00000 other AMA employees bonded $50000 X HO BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Directors recommenda tions subject contained March 25 memo Council discussed Executive Directors proposal suggested due large amounts money involved 78 Model Aviation Council HQ need professional business advice dealing major financial policy decisions Thus Executive Director ad vocated possible solution establish ment committee made up business experts among AMA membership MOVED seconded business ad visory committee established advise Council motion passed 9 4 against Pres V II VI 2 abstained SIT VII consultation Executive Direc tor President will appoint committee select business advisors XI SHOW TEAM DISTRICTS problem show team coordina tion discussed noting problems caused show team operates outside its own district resultant complaints other show teams President directed Chuck Foreman refer subject Show Team Commit tee input XII REDISTRICTING III AND VII Because eastern Michigan separated rest District VII Lake Michi gan preventing easy travel access District functions suggested would benefit members eastern Michigan become affiliated District Ill Lacking concrete evidence wishes concerned President directed VicePresidents Districts III VII develop wording questionnaires sent Dis trict members relative problem XIII REVIEW OF SIG CUB AS POSSIBLE NO2 AMA MODEL Referred May 4 Council meetingsession XIV SANCTIONS FOR NON-FLYING EVENTS MOVED seconded separate sanc tioning procedures developed estab lished mall shows static displays motion passed 13 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 1 5A participants static model display event exempt AMA membership requirement AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 15 event totally static CD required passed unanimously XV REVIEW OF 1979 FINANCIAL STATE MENT MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 79 financial statement submit ted approved XVI UPDATE OF 1980 BUDGET MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 1 980 budget update accepted incorporating changes made Coun cil January Additional items 1980 budget acted upon meeting follows A Executive Director Cost-of-Living crease MOVED seconded three per cent cost-of-living increase salary author ized Executive Director retroactive January 11980 noted amount included salary total approved January motion passed majority required written vote 14 1 against V B Per Diem Officers MOVED seconded Council offi cers allowed Council meetings $2000 per diem food allowance based nights lodging plus effective July 11980 motion passed 7 5 against VIII VI Pres V IX 3 abstained IV ED NAA C Increase Officers Travel Budget MOVED seconded 20% increase authorized officers travel budget retro active January 1 1980 motion passed 8 2 against V VI 5 abstained Xl Pres ED NAA IV D Salary Item Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded reinstate $15000 1980 budget applied salary assistant executive director motion passed 8 5 against VI Pres V III VII 2 abstained IX After vote motion 22 Executive Director announced Carl Maroney now officially employed Headquarters administrative assistant primarily assigned insurance FCC flying site duties Vince Man kowski asked accept position Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded prior em ployment upon resignation District IX VP Mankowski will appoint Travis McGinnis successor motion passed 14 1 abstained V recess called 600 pm sup per break meeting reconvened 735 pm without NAA representativethus 14 maximum possible votes E Funding Rockefeller Model Show MOVED Grigg II seconded funding authorized spring 1980 New York Rockefeller Center Model Show up $1500 50-50 sharing basis motion failed S 6 against Ill VII IV IX V VIII 3 abstained Pres XI X F Equipment HQ Accounting Dept MOVED seconded $10000 budgeted 1980 purchase mini computer HQ accounting department motion passed 13 1 abstained Pres4 Note Homer Smith XI because extensive experience computer field will consulted will advise prior pur chase G Flying Site Representative Salary MOVED seconded salary range figure established Flying Site Rep resentative $20000 $25000 motion passed 10 2 against SIT V 2 abstained Pres XVII SURPLUS FUND INVESTMENT POLICY Worth advised Council AMA member investment counselor NAA Finance Committee recommended invest ment programs greater return could realized Council discussion however indi cated preference continue investing Academys surplus past Thus MOVED seconded Council authorize continuance present policy secured surplus money investments motion passed 13 1 abstained Xl XVIII FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PROJECT REVIEW informational purposes Worth briefed Council current land development project being developed several AMA members project currently recruiting thirty well-known modelers being asked invest $5000 Since several members Council may approached Worth advised AMAs legal counsel determined conflict interest issue may wish join project provided vote concerning future contracting AMA investors XIX EXECUTIVE INSURANCE As follow-up item XXI January 80 minutes Brown III advised Council New England Life Phoenix Mutual contacted information quotes concerning key man insurance President directed Chuck Foreman further investigate subject report Council XX OPEN MEETING DATE APPROVAL MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly open membership meeting scheduled complying bylaws August 13 Wilmington Airfield Ohio XXI NATS LODGING POLICY Council officers MOVED seconded Council officers attend August 13 meetings dorm lodging will provided AMA expense Friday August 8 including August 13 motion passed 12 2 abstained VI XI XXII TRANSFER OF DECEASED AMA PRESIDENTS LICENSE NUMBER Council reviewed request son recently deceased AMA past president transfer fathers number son Prece dent has presidential number re tired never reissued bearer dies MOVED seconded request presidential number transference son denied motion passed 9 4 against VIII ED III 1 abstained XI XXIII CRITERIA FOR FAI LOGOS Worth advised Council two re cent AMA-hosted world championships volun teer officials preferred give AMA FAI proper recognition Worth thus recom mended policy future MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly modeling world championship hosted US under AMA auspices will have both FAI AMA identification logos developed XXIV DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR OFFICER EXPENSES After discussion noting several conflict ing theories what legally required way documentation obtain remunera tion incurred officer expenses MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director contact proper authorities concerning documentation requirements both officers employees MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly cutoff date reimbursement officer expenses will February 15 1981 expenses incurred 1980 February 15 succeeding years future reimbursemen ts Minutes concluded next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT November 1980 79 Connecticut Majos achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Assonsate Vice-Pvendests Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ltdyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ate. Kittery ME 03904 Very short column month Dis trict pointless Continue discuss mattdatory versus optional magazine has done die-hards refuse believe have twice defeated magazine has once again voted remain optional Please lets now get back fun things have good election start again pull together John Grigg District II will make fine President AMA Earl Witts dis favor eyes few past Presidents kept him off ballot very timely letter Nominating Committee signed 10 past Presidents letter absolutely killed chance Earl ballot past Presidents Presidents make some mistakes past Presidents made writing letter Earl made hit trying honest criti cisms goals AMA picture above shows inverted hover Ernie Huber really first accomplish maneuver RC chop per Ernie now doing autorotationpower off landings too pic taken Plum Island demo fly few weeks ago Massa chusetts picture Shown two best because took Nats pass along Mr Wheeley brought home again promptly misplaced Sorry Erniethe other ones better again Sam Welcome Travis McGinnis Jim Mowrey Kansas quoted Travis column last month has some strong words both pro con relatively simple reader see VPs tent about some hobby shops will ing display membership display board Send name address tell free patch want efforts Sorry Horrace voted Sorry Earl New Jertey S New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg Ilintrict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockpnfl NY 14094 Asaocate VIcePresidengs Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29213th Sr. Baysde NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscutaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2SchenectadyNY 12309 Hunk Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 received rather large response re quest inputs magazine issue far greater expected much firm individual opinions previously expressed question asked youwhy re-vote magazine question During 1979 surveyed District II clubs magazine issue receiving about 22% response overwhelming message response District II wanted right make own decision whether receive magazine although vast majority would continue take magazine April 1979 Council meeting made motion return magazine optional status effective January 1980 motion failed vote Without benefit further survey letters both pro con made motion May 1980 Coun cil meeting return magazine optional status effective January 1981 motion passed one-vote felt since year passed since last full effort obtain opinions should allowed last opportunity heard subject Parliamentary procedure provides modification reversal previous motion subsequent meetings long no effect passed motion has taken place August 1980 Council meet ing would provide final opportunity answered request heard loud clear End subject Hank Likes AVP Hank has Subm itted proposal 1981 Nationals held Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center Listen detailsi 2900-ft long runway RC Pattern Pylon Scale five miles away beautiful site RC Helicopter Soaring three choices Indoor sites 3000-ft long paved taxiway Control Line nearby grass area combat Free Flight site parachute jump circle two choices hangers Headquarters camping space 300 campers trailers dozens motels nearby dormitory local college best its site 1981 Nats site location has pro posed Executive Council now goes hands Nationals Executive Committee review evaluation report hopefully positive Execu tive Council makes its decision 1981 Nats may well District II John Byrne AVP John sends along four photos first two touching same time gratifying first photo Larry Katz President Richmond Model Fly ing Club standing sign flying field dedicating Al Lobalto sec ond photo shows very large spectator turnout field dedication ceremony Al Lobaito prior untimely death founder long-time member RFMC following photo taken Somers RC Club second annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In As Somers club puts its literature emphasis fun theme definitely informal awarded trophies realistic flight best crafts manship peoples choice final photo month above 80 Model Aviation Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president yourarea Complete communications kwritel Meroke Model Airplane Club contest RC Pattern Scale Monster Scale meet well attended John park car mile away hoof flying site picture Joe Santamaria far right considered promising young Pattern fliers District II Enough month about some Free Flight Control Line people sending some photos column Could happen face airplane might appear print tide sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45238 Aaaociane Vice-Presidents Joe Viben 36980 Valley Porne 0. Solon OH 44129 Pranis PloSarsy 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Corlvy Heitman Sfl 108 NonS Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 VValnvt Sn. PSiladeiphia PA 19107 Evanne SIekey 217 Voclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 Well 1980 Nats over feel Dis trict Ill did good job hosting WORKS club host club appar ently added little treasury through aggressive concessions operations AMA didnt fare too badly because entry levels up compared recent years past Nats its usual problems like lack manpower unload equipment set up field during week before Nats overcome hard work Probably aggravating problem involved condition Indoor site UC seems kinds stuff hanging ceiling creating havoc models Maintenance personnel impossible find Sundays Monday before could taken care small token involved Basically Id have take blame snafu suggested Executive Council meet Satur day before Nats get full session rather inly couple hours Wednesday sounded great key Nats officials Council couldnt Nats preparation Saturday Homer Smith District Xl VP FF category direc tor biggest victim case Nor mally would have Indoor site Saturday take care type thing due meeting unable get until Sunday Sorry about guys will try better next year tried week get over Wright field see FF Soaring groups just didnt work out always too busy Wilmington make Sorry gang especially Marge did hear group flying Wright happy would have preferred larger site longer maxes about Nats See ya next year Lakehurst Lake Charles San An tonio AVP Doc Jackson sent quick report CL World Championships Poland Just quick report FAI Control Line Championships Poland District Ill competitors acquitted themselves well despite generally poor weather inade quate practice facilities Bill Werwage Berea OH placed third aerobatics after being close top first two days Bill has flown five times World Championships third place two seconds two World Championships show three fliers win aerobatic cham pionship twice Les McDonald Florida came third year Henry Nelson placed 11th team race time 353 narrowly missed semifinal nine second plac ing US team team placed fifth because unexpectedly poor showing third team Better luck next time AVP Gene Shelkey sent following would like take opportunity thank Dave appointing AVP eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania will best assist Dave duties promote AMA area members have problems need assistance AMA matters hesitate contact have modeling since 1940 continue enjoy year have built flown Rubber Control Line Free Flight started RC 1955 present interests Sport Scale RC power sail planes Sailplanes just recently Old-Tim ers am presently building Goldberg Comet sailplane O&R 60 ignition engine first engine-powered Free Flight built 1947 brings back lot fond memories original wing sailplane still flying original design Bob Laughrey LHMAC 'Of course first interest RC Soaring have actively involved since 1971 would like introduce AMA mem bers Soaring activities clubs Dis trict Ill quite few RC Soaring clubs district almost have least contest per year interest ed RC Soaring please get touch clubs listed have contest-oriented belong clubs because offer help ginner clinics programs fun flies etc Steel City Soarers John R Vogel 906 Orchard Park Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 newest clubs Pittsburgh district has approximately 50 members club unique no busi ness conducted meetings Execu tive Committee meets week prior club meeting conduct business entire club meeting devoted pro grams lectures instruction show tell Northern Ohio Soaring Society Larry Vincek 248 Brandt Avenue Amherst OH 44001 another new club grow ing rapidly club mainly encompasses Cleveland Lorain Sandusky area Mid-Ohio Soaring Society Donald Harris 427 W Mariemont Dr WestervilleOH 43801 very active club encompassing greater Columbus area active contests LSF activities Dayton Darts John Vennerholm 917 Xenia Avenue Yellow Springs OH 45387 Activities havc diminished slightly over past year due members being transferred Wright-Patterson other assignments USAF could use shot arm some new members Drop John line ask application Eastern Soaring League Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Dr Warminster PA 18974 league clubs consisting members Districts II Ill IV York event July best contests area sponsored LASS & LIFT Eastern Soaring League promotes expert sportsman calsses events Eastern Soaring Lines edited Paul Wedeking well worth dues Tn-State Soaring Society Robert G Hand 1964 Harrison Ave Jeannette PA 15644 contest-oriented league advocates expert sportsman concept have approximately 1 2 contests per year District Ill highlight season being Grand Champion event contests sanctioned open AMA members very informative newslettercalled Sand bag published Peter Carr nine times per year well worth annual dues like getting high having good time drop line above Dont leave home itl-On June 11 wife flew Texas visit son daughter-in-law new grandson first item made sure pack July issue Model Aviation listing AMA charter clubs names officials contact Texas took just phone call find out big event Sunday Brazoria County Modelers Association Annual Barbecue Fun Fly Since nine miles motel near Lake Jackson decided go son Mike arrived field about 1230 pm warmly greeted officers members club After eating delicious lunch enjoying couple Lone Star draughts Kerry Hurt President club offered let fly Super Kaos 60 takes lot courage let stranger fly plane After Bob Lane let fly Skylark 56 have ad mit just didnt have guts fly Larry Vaceks beautiful -scale PT 19 Photo below Picured above right left Kerry Hurt President Larry Vacek VicePresident Bob Lane Secretary John Trought Treasurer Joe Pasztor Operations Officer November 1980 81 officers Brazoria County club helped make vacation enjoyable will long remembered AMA prints directory annually usually time used vaca tion will help make vacation enjoyable meet make new friends So Karl Mauldin says TV commercial Dont leave home Finally month Id like relate true belong AMA story Roy Lightfoot Cincinnati seems lost airplane woods few years ago found hunter about eight nine months later no identification other AMA number hunter assumed AMA medical group took plane doctor doctors son modeler supplied hunter cor rect AMA address AMA informed Roy after looking up AMA number hunter found plane Roy says experience makes him believer value AMA membership agree next time Roy put name address will make much easier Delaware rict Columbia S Maryland 0 North tamlisa Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asaoano Vice-Prosadeergo Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MO 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 22608 Howard Crisnin 611 Benebmood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 ,ohn Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 column being written Nats Wilmington looks like District IV its fair share contestants show up week-long competition Nats over yet dont have names District IV people placed events hope have information next Column spent two weeks years Nats ob serving Headquarters operation taking notes what problems occur correct thing can say sure AMA Nats HQ staff put lot extra hours hard work make pleasant Nats contestants take min ute drop line say thanks efforts As probably know also Council meeting Nominating Committee meeting during Nats week As result AMA Nominating Committee meeting following candidates will included ballot mailed AMA adult members October President John Grigg Lockport NY Homer Smith Seattle WA VP District II John Byrne N Likes Dis trict IV Chuck Foreman District VI Rick Gerling Bryant Thompson District VIII Mike Clark Ted White District X Jim Scar borough Bev Wisniewski year District IV members will vote President AMA VP Dis trict IV hope will have big turnout year elections district does have big voting turnout record Id real ly like see big vote year Most results Council meet ing will printed elsewhere magazine would like point out few items Important First Council approved purchase land new Headquarters building land purchase being arranged now will start three-year fund raising pro gram build new Headquarters building expected location will Res ton VA suburb Washington DC During three-year period may move pres ent Headquarters operation better tem porary location within Washington DC area office space now occupy large enough support operations working conditions very poor AMA has found three four locations suit able can get three-year lease wont have pay rent would pay next year present location will have information fund raising issue next months column basically going give chance donate monies help build building return have name permanently dis played new building piece rock con ce Pt also voted optional status Model Aviation am sorry say magazine will part member ship package next year want magazine will cost $2500 just like year elect take Model Aviation will cost $2100 membership will re ceive 16-page reprint AMA News section magazine hoping would happen going recom mend Council magazine profits devoted building fund AMA Head quarters could have substantial amount over next three years Glen Sigafoose Memorial Fund AMA Headquarters currently accepting donations scholarship fund recently established memory Glen Sigafoose died crash Pitts Special during July air show Iowa Glen tremendous supporter AMA youth projects produced thousands Delta Dart AMA Cub kits also frequent donor assisted AMA teams World Championships Nobody model industry gen erous supporting promoting model aviation activities fund provide scholarships young modelers being developed conjunction current AMA scholar ship program will separate distinct District IV Annual Meeting Plans District IV meeting going very well will meet Downtowner Motel Inn 201 East Market Street Greens boro NC October 18-19 Make reservations early will banquet Saturday night 18th Bill Helms has lined up some very interesting talks dis plays event motel telephone number 919 275-9481 am requesting District IV AMA officers attend meeting John Worth Larry Bolich Vince Man kowski AMA Headquarters hope to answer questions may have Lets make big turnout show RCNC appreciate hard work Remember meeting open AMA members District IV just RC oriented Whats Happening District IV Sunday Flyers RC Baltimore MD SFRC negotiating management Back River Water Treatment plant new RC flying site stage things go ing pretty well Meade Modelers July 20th Meade Modelers celebration fun fly reopen reconstructed model airfield what hear its great guys have out fly missing great time Northern Virginia RC Club Club show team Virginia Air Show Squadron did two really super shows over July 4th week end Lovettesville VA part old time small town 4th July celebration Most folks never seen RC model airplane let alone organized show great audience plus country western band barbecue sky divers beauty contest great day show team families other show Smokey Glen Farms put F-Systems Melpar Division several club members work Despite severe rainstorm about two-thirds way through show team finished up some 30-40 minutes later Phil Coopy has joined team flying big yellow Sopwith Pup 9 Alabama ida gia issippi to geu V Sooth tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vica-Fresideerts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip MnOowell 8521 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Falardo PR 00648 td Moorwan 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thacker 239CC Lamrenceville Hwy Oncatur GA 30033 took RC club prove Free Flight alive well Mississippi Cap itol City RC Club P30 contest limited Peck Night 28 models 10 people entered Herman Quattlebaum won 435 seconds Missy Cade Dub Mixon both lost models OOS After Warren Bishop built nine-foot ver sion Gool adapted RC 82 Model Aviation German Hoyos holds Warren Bishops Gool scaled up plans published 1950 make two trips field just get Chevette would carry either wing fuselage tailbut both flew plane Miami area about year pleasure hundreds specta tors interested plane write Warren 9660 SW 106th Ave Miami FL 331 76 Fly Model Airplanes Pride Pro tection dont see sign hobby shop please send name address shop will see gets new AMA membership display kit Its free- hobby shops attracting new mem bers Published Pride might motto newsletters District V get excellentwhich made especially hard determine five Top Flight news letters District V Winners 1980 follow Hangar Pilot John Martin Miama Indoor Aircraft Model Association FL Propwash Earl Davis Chattanooga RC Club TN Sunbeam John Thomas Jack Minch West Orange Sunfliers RC Club FL Take-Off Chris Joiner Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers Association GA Talespins FA Komlosy Jr Palm Beach Aeronauts FL Honorable mention awards Aeronut Flyer John Peters Contra/Is Ken Gulliford Decoder Betty Underwood Flight Bag PF Torp Fly Paper Richard Whitney FMA News Harry Grogan Gator Flyer John Bailey newsletter isnt list may because dont get newsletter may because newsletter published District V officerthose eligible would have taken honors Like retire planned community developed around model airplane flying field approximately 200 acres Paved run ways control tower CL circles plus club house swimming pool etc will make modelers life complete else District V RC World Florida will soon ground Orlando area want information drop line Also soon ground new AMA Headquarters rent costs going up like Schnuerle powered Delta Dart best Academy buy some ground action probably long overdue Also overdue analysis annual Nats Whats good about whats bad National Free Flight Society concerned about effect Nats small fields available Free Flight have asked chair committee make recommenda tions about future Free Flight Nats particular should separate Free Flight Nats provide space Free Flight restrict RC CL sites also have Free Flight area nearby Let have ideas Before forget next several months will residence Florida pur suing Masters degree taxation Uni versity Florida School Law few free moments plan fly Flying Gators Model Airplane Clubif will have Poor Jerry Clark Decatur MAC AL invited some relatives watch him fly About 50 arrived two pickup trucks Greyhound bus just time watch him crash airplane explained assembled crowd just demon strated very difficult stall-induced vertical landing maneuver Nice recovery Jerry Illinois ana ucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Harrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6OIJBIJ Aodate Vico-Piesidents Chuck Deluno463l N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Prank Hughes 401 S Birch Pluctsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lea 819 Mundruke Bacuviu IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomino University City MO 63132 Jim Seurs P0 Boa 308 Bargin K' 40310 Bob Underwood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Since July 22 Illinois State Club Team Fun Fly Ive done very little Model Avi ation read Ill through airline school Denver August 23September 20 Im happy assign ment need keep paychecks coming really wanted India napolis September 13 Sorry guys Al Szymkowski reports 39 contestants attended 18th Annual Pattern Contest RC Club Chicago June 2829 Al also sent picture Al called young gentlemen Chicago Ole Time Pattern Flyers did specify Ole Time Pattern rs Ole TimePattern Flyers Which Al Left right Elmer Helfert Fritz Lindgren Ed Kazmirskie Bud Weber Les Fruh Frank Mad Due politics another long soapbox Im delaying district club-team news some great stuff RCMs Jerry Smith Osceola IN until next month Please read soapbox very carefully can talk about Chi cago Expo October 25-26 Dont forgetVincennes IN October 19 Tn-County Aero Club Free Flight meet Soapbox Some 200 years ago country sub jected two forms government pro moted Alexander Hamilton would have aristocratic minority rule over popu lace other form championed Thomas Jefferson believed individual citizens right ability govern himself Fortu nately Jeffersons premise prevailed basic doctrine Yet vast changes order today artd especially little organi zation model airplane fliers Academy Model Aeronautics AMA understand points should know define 1 sport flier 2 competition flier Briefly 1 sport fliers fly mostly enjoyment does include fly local contests may also travel some distance fly some contest frequently limit activity few certain formal events 2 Competition fliers mostly fly competively practice competition pursue specific formal events Both sport fliers competition fliers important AMA Since almost 90% AMA membership belongs sport flier group contribute vast majority funds AMAs financial position contend should receive majority returned services Unlike several fellow AMA district representatives believe sport flier can should ignored dont believe District IV VP expounds o tect competition flier sport flier does nothing will work club competition fliers ever anything fact have found just opposite true magnificent performance sport fliers club level backbone AMAs organizational strength Two years ago voters sportminded modelers elected two persons AMA board directors better known Executive Council EC promoted rather new different direction fof AMA two people strived steer AMA towards being aware responsive majority general membership departure normal concern AMA previously extended competition flier new AMA course now great danger President Earl Witts leadership 1 97980 has brought AMA black 1978 operating deficit $20030178 R H McGiven Audit June 21 1979 Instead help Executive Director John Worth Earl has received obstinate hostility Al though Earl inherited policies resulted 79 membership loss 80 has made strong recovery Despite formidable obstacles placed path Earl has remained honest open AMA member Unlike Executive Director Earl has entire assets AMA disposal pro mote personal ambitions Now small majority council nominating committee has decided AMA member should allowed decide want retain Earl Witt President AMA voted put Earl ballot 198182 aristocrats decided will have choice vote choice would choices AMA District VI members getting double dose back-room politics bosses also decided VP myself elected over six-year incumbent bad AMA therefore should have choice J Worths approved candidates certainly have yet accomplished objectives some roads being made obviously instill great amount fear some minds Initiating new projects within district stimulating inter est AMA business reporting numerous administrative irregularities just few items create discomfort among other EC members Since Earl have no personal goals within EC such pursuing favorable treatment FAI teams obtaining AMA em ployment hustling female staff simply inflating ego part November 198083 group Still think AMA member should have opportunity de cide just want office remains solution re ceive ballot will notice spot WRITE-IN can vote now DO NOT have send 1981 AMA dues ballot DO VOTE like form tyranny vote selections prefer AMA exists serve entire membership use write-in space send Earl Witt back AMA President Horrace Cain back AMA District VI VicePresident will memberships last chance maintain control over AMAs administrative policies Next Month AMA District Fun Fly news pictures Iowa igan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vics-President P 0 ton 1104 tiriniogham Ml 4801 2 Aasociaee Vice-Presidents James clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NC cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 6715 Sn Milwaukee WI 53218 Rossort 0 Lundbere 4928 Tioga St Daluth MN 55804 William Rohriig 4494 Tenglewood Tr. Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Domain Dr Madison Wi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Ponniac Mt 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 After few weeks yes no maybe pleasure Executive Council installed complete Geoff Styles term District VII VP may know Geoffs recommendation Tony Italiano complete term direction AMA President two names thought required Council consider Earl added name Tonysand vote fell yours truly Such drama AMA politics look upon good fortune strong signal Styles considers Tony Italiano worthy worker Districts vineyards have also observed during terms office Ken Morris Geoff Styles activity representation western portion District VII has brought focus way previously achieved will undertake keep mo mentum try add telephone review Geoff touched appointed offices positions plan contact person soon identified good guys bad guys too bad guys assessment Districts position magazine question favoring maga zine part membership package voted Council meeting Geoff reports enthusiasm toward positive move property acquisition perma nent AMA HQ site also corresponds vote question re-districting reviewed Geoff indicated question unre solved statistical support test opinion has undertaken although some opinion southeastern Michigan speaks convincingly southern peninsula Michigan joining District III spent evening after Council meeting shooting pool Dave Brown VP III Jim Scarborough chance talk over Appar ently District III ready willing accept addition plan settle question thorough population study opinion poll will have detailed report recommendation due time invite interested parties bring up date after having opened subject three four years ago Otherwise being just about out door way Finals Taft have no re port except feeling about last Council meeting very good number strong positive moves authorization invest property good early advance planning next years Nats site possibilitiesLake Charles San Antonio Lakehurst Soaring World Championships California okayed in-person meeting FF FAI Team Selection Committee okayed mainly spirit working together contrary negative press scuttlebutt have recently Things looking up ladies gents have strong list candidates next election AMA officers Arkansas siana Menico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 509 So telsanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aesociate Vice-Presidasta Buoo AerilI 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Samnes 523 N Lebanon SuipSur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. 8arnlesnille OK 74003 Bags packed ticket hand off Executive Council meeting weekend before Nats until phone rang Suddenly trip off due emergency work think actually want ed job Actually love work what always wanted can really pain times such rate Council meeting encourage read about else magazine AMA yours want also business budget well over million dollars year dollars time time read hear comments critical way AMAs business run Well let tell rep resentatives included usually have best can represent what think think instance asked put issue magazine being op tional two months have received total six replies four clubs two individuals tabulation inci dentally three keep part basic membership package two revert op tional club split exactly 50-50 over 100 clubs several thousand members District VIII vote just does consti tute mandate Okay off soapbox vote Council meeting offer Model Aviation option However due require ment t6 publish something members difference between membership magazine will $4 probably good compromise Subject closed writer also Nominating Committee meeting following Executive Council meet ing As know proxies allowed Council due law District Columbia However legal opinion requested Nominating Committee revealed no such limitation group Therefore proxy lined up stand group voted preference documented two witnesses So unhappy results responsibility results bit surprising Look elsewhere District VIII Mike Clark Ted White will appear ballot under stand Gene Kempel plans write-in campaign Looks like way comes out will have great representation next term important thing vote national scene expect consider able excitement Read about candidates will find information what have done what think act Examine facts vote District scene two photos picture below taken fun fly held summer Thibodaux LA brand new group says ready full AMA competition Still urge compete Left right club Vice-Presi dent judge Don Breaux judge Allie Robi chaux third place winner Pat Jennings son second place winner Lynn Sonier first place winner Bert Andry crash award winner Dane Hebert next picture shows some planes recent Baton Rouge contest foreground 90 powered Laser 200 quite impressive air Tragedy has again struck close home August 14 two members club LARKS badly injured crash full-scale Cessna 150 Tern Mahady Nick Nixon looking model belonging local youngster crashed rice field just off field Apparently Cessna stalled just quote Nick ran out airspeed altitude ideas once Fortunately spite very hard impact no fire Both going laid up several months Hopefully time see will much stronger Write call can come through Lake Charles visit know will glad hear form Incidentally under stand Murphys law came through again guessed stall warning device failed Good Luck Happy Flying 84 Model Aviation Colorado as aska h Ltaksta C Sooth Dakota IXWysoring DISTRICT REPORT Travis Molinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Assocrate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BNd Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 68208 Jim Rickoits 518 S Cloudos Sioux Falls 3057103 writing column being started motel room August 17 out middle Illinois Strange place District IX person Yes unless know Im way home 80 Nats have deadline copy reach AMA Headquarters Nats will covered depth model press over next few months let suffice say good Nats lots people attendance lots winners over country guests over world Headquarters staff did excellent job turn WORKS group other Ohio modelers put lots time effort planning carrying off worlds largest model airplane meet AMA Executive Council able put super long session work preparing future AMA details Executive Councils work will also covered later columns Id say everyone Nats lots modeling experiences past week August 1017 war stories victories near victories will long remembered con testants Nats personnel Ed Cox District IX AVP Kansas has sent some positive information about Kansas City Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA area could benefit having similar organization read Kansas City Area Council Aero modelers formed January 1980 charter member clubs Barnstormers Olathe KS Kansas City Radio Control Asso ciation KCRC Johnson County Aeronauts Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Northern Knights RC Sports Fliers Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club Sun Chasers St Joseph RC Wyandotte Rangers member clubs represent about 500 RC modelers Kansas City area Smithville Dam Busters newly formed club area has petitioned council membership primary function council provide common bond area clubs represent unified large body mat ters common welfare clubs constitution bylaws recognize protect individual interests club council governing body plays mostly passive rather active role area activities open house muscu lar dystrophy fund fly two activities being sponsored council open house fun/sport fly non-contest council members hosted dif ferent club year Anyone interested information KCACA would like copy constitution bylaws can contact EL Cox see address head column Pictures month feature some excellent work Slope Area Golden Eagles SAGE group North Dakota group pictures shows diversifica tion interests people share Keep up good work modelers Hawaii da Arizona C California S x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Asoociate Vine-Presidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroebor 2401 Zafra Ci Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Batty Stream 3723 Stowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake Cliv UT 84117 have several things report month Some Associate Vice-Presidents came out hiding sent report happenings areas attended Council meeting Ohio earlier month several things interest transpired Only couple meetings report month Harry Apolan invited November 198085 SAGE mall show Dickenson North Dakota monthly meeting Aerospace Club group model enthusiasts working aerospace field Im member club thanks Harry meeting featured demonstration Pete Young covering open framework MonoKote Pete really knows sublect has written article covering MonoKote handed out solicited comments prior pub lishing next meeting attended San Fernando Valley RC Flyers invited meeting Encino Marc Carston entertainment hustler Prior meeting met Marc club President Wayne McElrath Treasurer Tony MacClane over excellent dinner nearby meeting room restaurant didnt solve modelings prob lems sure hashed over might notice club has Scotsman Treasurer use President club meeting membership shown old timer RC Free Flight built blind club member Ralph Council model Quaker very forgiving docile RC trainer really astounding thing Ralph took off unassisted flew around 10 minutes until handed box over Wayne landing observers tell Ralph whether needs left up down moves sticks say theyll have him landing some day Ralph will subject tele vision program Real People planned materializes club requested bring both movies have possession would cut business meeting short provide time see Therefore able show Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions well received lots club members approach let know much enjoyed films As mentioned went Ohio attend Council meeting held prior Nats writing dont have financial figures Nats know number pre-entries over 1000 very good sign Ill mention some important things took place meeting First selection Vice-Presi dent District VII mail vote resulted tie between Tony Italiano Hardy Brodersen vote Council meeting re sulted Hardy Brodersen being returned Council served prior being beaten out Geoff Styles Geoff resigned take job flying site administrator Headquarters told John Worth land lord Washington served notice nual lease rate would increase $30000 $63726 expires early 1981 inspired Council authorize pur chase piece property would serve needs AMA HQ Should unde veloped land will pay cash own outright will set about having office building erected built specifications eye subleasing will course take some time will have continue renting interim hopefully rate somehwhere between what now pay what future holds may en tail move temporary quarters pres ent landlord interested three-year mini mum lease Council decided pursue issuance competitors license due com plaints received membership further decided no dues increase will necessary 1981 dues will $21 out magazine $25 magazine once again voted upon see whether would remain optional people supporting mandatory issue ace up sleeve proposed secret ballot vote reasoning some us feel hearts manda tory best Academy would cop out constituents secretly vote make mandatory didnt work issue failed seven six vote chance 1981 Nats could held Lakehurst NJ actively pursuing input locale 1982 FAI Scale team will selected using FAI rules rather USA rules should smooth out some problems en countered using latter method AMA will ask host 1981 Soaring Championships December FAI meeting Paris group Southern California clubs has presented proposal conduct meet next Council meeting will Wash ington DC 15th 16th November Usually Nominating Committee meets puts names ballot rubber stamp manner unless two nominated year saw four names subm itted Presidency After much discussion names Homer Smith John Grigg placed ballot incumbent Earl Witt unable pull enough support committee re-nominated same thing happened case Horrace Cain incumbent Vice-President District VI Im sure much will said made sometimes bold actions necessary AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds received word new ukie club Phoe nix call themselves Sun Valley Con troliners consist largely bunch retreads have gone ukie-RC route back again Some names older fliers might familiar about Ted Kraver Jim Storts club fortu nate have two flying sites club assisting Southwest Regionals will held 31 January 1 February 1981 extremely large meet held Phoenix Nevada get word via AVP Lonnie Kroeber flying goes despite heat -Scalers have put some demonstrations lead-in big meet held 9 10 11 October Eldorado Dry Lake south Henderson Showboat Casino meet headquarters Betty Stream District X AVP Don Weitz making arrangements Keith Whitney Utah her AVPs comes word third annual Pterodactyl Derby held Vernal UT early July two-day meet featuring UC FF verges edge funfly Keith claims has loosely called record rally claims thermals out-Taft Taft Id like see also sent information 21st annual contest held Labor Day weekend article will appear too late give advance information Per haps Keith will follow up some information still have some money left travel budget about inviting club meeting Dont forget have AMA display available mall show exhibition Drop line THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vico-Proojdonu Al Dulwr 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Box 48 Broativiem MT 59015 Ed Mc0olioagh 53 SE 61 Psrtland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reejo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Some may know now have honor being ballot office President opportunity serve Academy President leaves little awe important know think can good job because comes right down bottom line important resource bring Academy experience have manager Boeing Company since early 60s have spent much time worrying over problems Boeing Academy now facing will next few years experience Executive Coun cil goes back 1970 appointed Associate Vice-President Attendance Council meetings has continuous interruption since 1973 efforts Council have always directed toward moves positive directions have refused get involved petty ac tivities engaged recently others Among accomplishments sig nificant preparation long range plan Academy task took three years lot talking pleading lead ing perseverance now have plan ready used Much effort possible because direct experience planning Boeing plan also required major objectives Academy prioritized Very high list priorities acquisition keeping flyingsites member committee pro posed hire individual plan attack flying sites get ball rolling plan accepted Executive Council underway Other committees have worked Safety Committee Bylaws Committee Scholarship Committee addition am acting consultant Headquar ters staff task computerizing accounting system actions related aimed moving ahead future believe Academy must take steps now ready growth seen next decade rapidly reaching end ability stretch system designed 20000 mem bers meet growth need positiveacting Council led forward-looking Presi dent meet challenges will face years ahead feel can provide leadership will hear about topics near future 86 Model Avjation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta York NY 10005 What really first step aeromodel ing Im too sure suppose depends old beginner what experiences have Before think ing building anything imagine watching seagull soar sparrow swoop land ing could what starts love things fly could sight scrap paper caught up swirl wind starts saying yourself Gee better shape some strength right places could get piece paper ride current clear up out sight Bet could too can remember way back kid Junior Aviation League meet ing ended showers paper gliders being launched windows Jordan Marsh Company out over streets Boston recently son Richard have tossed high out over Wall Streets canyons always exciting race design next cut out bal ance test out across office ready simultaneous launch gest flight furthest highest safety point view dont think much window launches think highly paper gliders can flying fun begins So paper glider right now call Patty Paper Parrot short Patty uses piece stiff paper seven inches four half inches Note please said uses Patty does require paper exact size wings can little longer shorter wider body can longer orshortertoo fact thats big part enjoyment experimentation beginning though dont vary too far proven design Very important weight paper Just now made Patty cut Kleenex box proved far too heavy made some light-weight paper like Im typing now poor Patty floppy parrot Next came fairly stiff piece paper came mail advertise ment Just right Patty Paper Parrot born ordinary paper clip about one fourth inches long nose glided across room full majesty start fold paper half until get hang trace Pattys outline paper making sure put dotted line representing fold fold paper Using nice sharp pair shears cut Patty out dont too worried didnt cut right line sure make little cut B dont make too deep dont forget cut off corner C Now open up Patty slip paper clip should give more-or-less correct amount dihe dral Fold up twin fins B Note have elevators between B C bend up triflebetter make half triflefor stability Try gliding move paper clip back forth adjust center gravity location correct stalls dives thats Youre set probably wont need pattern cut out next Patty Just make sure wings broad enough strength keep twisting Same thing goes bodydont make too skinny between wing tail can try such designs canards tail first models putting clip tail instead front main wing should no limit imagina tion Make few regular Patty designs first course perfect adjustment technique can go fancy extra parts Scotch tape staples stuff Patty Paper Parrot starts A Nonny Moose Thinking about starts got mulling over some old issues Star Skippers first pomes A Nonny Moose ever published Nonny loved turn out doggerel well models ltad message im portant message Novice Nonny Moose Im sure can build plane really think could. someoned show cut wood can make fly real high really think can. someoned show read plan can make wing think tail body too someoned show spread glue can too modeler fly out best Just show will meet test Please show show show really want know. build plane fly plane really make go needs little push Just start will really think hobbys great Can someone help large young newcomers aero modeling can brought along older modelers encourage help make worth no Lindberghs flying Atlantic days start avalanche towards hobby shops So save little time kid down street group school youngsters own club might start off Patty Paper Parrot No CL Postal Fall Control Line fliers should note no postal contest has scheduled fall postals have successful re going little catching up before continuing November 1980 87 Square Paper Glider ED WHITTEN 0 PATTY THE PAPER PARROT AC) mminmmmin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87
Summary-- Nats Executive Council Meeting New Flying Site Rep Duty AMA HQ following brief account actions taken August 9 AMA Council meeting held National Championships Wil mington OH minutes meeting will published upon final approval after November 15 1980 Council meeting 1 District VII Vice-President Hardy Brod ersen Birmingham Ml elected fill unexpired term vacated Geoffrey Styles Milwaukee WI 2 May 1980 Meeting minutes changes submitted previously mail approved publication see elsewhere issue 3 Headquarters Relocation Authoriza tion purchase property DC area up $200000 approved together three-year fund raising campaign building construction rental continue during campaign period 4 Keyman Insurance $75000 ap proved AMA Executive Director Assistant AMA beneficiary via Northwestern Insurance Company 5 1982 Scale Team Selection try ing team 1981 Nats must enter models meeting FAI rules flying AMA rules 6 FF Committee Meeting In-person meet ing travel lodging costs paid AMA-FAI Fund approved 7 Rule Book Effectivity March 1 instead traditional January 1 recommended AMA Contest Boards next publication 8 RC Soaring World Championships Offer California 1981 meet approved submission December 1980 annual FAI meeting 9 Two Meter World Cup Use words world champion world champion ships event approved sanc tioning event 10 Air Show Pyrotechnics Ban Teams asked submit local licensing legal requirements basis possible lifting ban 11 Preliminary 1981 Budget Requested November 80 meeting presentation 12 Magazine Option Approved 1981 Open member dues magazine $2500 magazine AMA News section magazine mailed separately $2100 13 FAt Team Expenses AMA pay 80% shipping costs fuel model box es World Championship teams AMA FAI funds 14 Team Fund Donations Unless desig nated specific purposes use such funds shall decided vote program partici pants same use funds program entry fees 15 Nats Planning National Free Flight Society other special interest groups invited next Nats planning meeting 16 Distinguished Service Award ap proved announcement made time presentation 17 Smithsonian Project HQ assess costs February 1981 project offer proposal Council consideration next meeting 18 Next Meeting Approved Washing ton DC Novemeber 15 1980 special FAI briefing November 16 New Dues Structure No Extra 1981 Members Competition Fee 1981 See new membership application page 122 also synopsis August 9th Executive Council actions Briefly differ ences membership cost between choose receive magazine will receive AMA News section magazine will $400 $2500 Open membership magazine $2100 its August 9th Nats meeting AMA Executive Council rescinded its previous ac tion would have required extra fee competitors next membership dues restructuring new face being seen AMA Headquar ters days Au gust 1 1980 recent- ly created staff position Flying Site Repre sentative came life person Geoffrey Styles Geoff moved Washington Mu- ueofi otymes waukee WI previously served AMA Associate Vice-President later Vice-President District VII modeler keen proponent model aviation since 1937 Geoff has much back ground experience well fliers appreci ation facts life help him new task Free Flight Control Line Radio Control experience behind him felt Styles will have good understanding what required local clubs essence flying site situation simpleNo sitesNo Flying situation nobody model aviation wants past AMA has Headquarters staff handle flying site assignment part time basis intermingled other duties However response members enthusiastic pressure Executive Council created new position thereby giving strong commitment matter flying fields Much has done remains done USA has official Outdoor Recreation Program work government departments involved development clubs have success search sites informa tion should compiled use chartered clubs necessary AMAs successful booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites needs updated revised Communications tween chartered clubs HQ should strengthened complete flow information topic can started maintained short much think Geoff Styles have moved long step forward Styles says 42 years building flying models still gets big thrill see ing handiwork take sky states can accomplish what wants Continued page 77 November 198073 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Presidents OUTLGDK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 AMA ELECTIONS As write column am some what bitter over inner workings Academy feel though am victim Watergate-type consipiracy managed keep off ballot 1981-1982 AMA President As now stands member would wish have AMA President another term will have write name opposed just putting check mark after names two other candidates could gracefully accept rejection membership open equal vote could possibly accept Nomi nating Committees decision except direct intervention Executive Director proceedings letter evidence written Executive Director circulated Nominating Committee AMAs past Presidents campaign conducted keep name off ballot prevent re-election membership thought would happen name ballot unaware extent depth anti-Witt campaign until night before Nominating Com mittee meeting received copy Headquarters letter circulated Council have get rid Council mem bers differ Headquarters poli cy overtones involved resignation can appreciate individual writ ing letter would burn bridges behind him As result information did have few days revise letter acceptance nomination space permits following letter part letter supersedes original letter acceptance nomination Presidency Gentlemen did choose make statement originally indicating would accept nomina tion President subsequent have received latest series letters editorials hot line comments reports deals members Headquarters intended influence Nominating Committee AMA elec torate eliminate Council members agree Executive Director critical Headquar ters administration four members Council up nomination re-elec tion time have critical Headquarters before proceeding would like submit letter willingness accept second last term office go record follows Kip Smythe has resigned again have assailed harangue about criticism Headquarters reason resignation must stopped am knowledgeable Mr Smythes situation submit internal Headquarters problems indicated Dr Fillys study Headquarters external actions resulted resig nation Kip Smythe two persons AMA staTf formal education graduate degree field working spite fact Kip managed larger staff greater responsibility membership response paid eighth lowest salary Headquarters staff well below staff average prior latest additions AMA staff better jobs wee created new assistant director flying site managerthere no promotion within AMAtwo new staff members hired better salary Mr Sinythe dead-end job stated no future him AMA resignation sudden far particular job concerned sudden relative Mr Smythes leaving AMA led believe exclamation print Another Resignation Kip Smythe has seeking em ployment higher pay future year knowledge Early 1979 high consideration employment management Smithsonian Museum nearly lost AMA time successful candi date three understand con sidered anyone would read releases Mr Winters retirement intended believe sole reason leaving AMA criticism some four Council members currently up nomination re-election Again factual Discussion Mr Winters retirement occurred before Council members really entered term office year ago Mr Winter tendered retirement enticed stay longer being offered vir tually full pay part time work agreed stay understand ing prolonged situation Mr Ross McMullen hired assistant editor seven months ago ostensibly Mr Winters eventual replacement Mr Winters planned retirement provided opportunity lash out Headquarters critics used intent prevent nomination re-election criteria becoming mem ber AMA Board Directors Executive Council have approval Executive Director employee Council AMA AMA has reached new low mem bership organization representation As individual candidacy would like state position has much talk cannot work Executive Direc tor really issue simple terms chief AMA term used Article IX Section 3 bylaws reports 74 Model Aviation find no difficulty com municating Executive Director find extreme reluctance him communicate Unfortunately action through AMA Headquarters fore majority necessary com munication must originate Execu tive Directors end line fails refuses communica tion link falls due action communication failure AMA Head quarters end beyond control taking office outlined letter Executive Director felt areas responsibility lay indicated willingness revise position necessary later presented copies letter execu tive session received no negative comments indications general reasonable approach Executive Director apparently rejected position did come Along letter issued directive conduct Council meetings bylaws clearly state President shall preside Executive Director took excep tion to careful campaign put motion shout down first Council meeting St Louis courtesy allowing complete first sen tence introductory speech before interrupting Subsequent answering inquiries members column critical AMA management started conflicting exchange Executive Director Model vialion resolve called meeting mediating committee subsequently reported Council last sum mer agreed would air differences print Executive Director would call twice week keep current AMA operations through headquarters believe have point honored commitment made Council agreed Execu tive Director must take posi tion Executive Director has honored fulfilled commitment agreement quite effective worked well until John Clemens defeated aspirations high EAI office result being United States delegate circumstance Executive Director aware existed until ClAM meet ing Paris Although feel employee improper Executive Director support activity can appreciate anxiety getting back having totally free hand acting name President will echo posi tion actions feel no great conflict Executive Director personally have years executive experience have able work effectively people have difference opinion agree major items differences tween Executive Director self being resolved Council 1 Relocating Headquarters out District Columbia should result time office less costly operation 2 new Executive Director con tract will resolve employeremployee relationship 3 past practice virtually key staff taking leave avoiding re sponsibility during Executive Direc tors absence quite frequent hiring new assistant director should resolve Some other inefficiencies manage ment Headquarters bother involve judgment perform ance job up Council judge act upon summarizeit necessary have close personal relationship tween directors managers effec tively perform job Executive Directors actions should factor nominating officers AMA have time incentive effectively execute responsibilities AMA Presidency feel spite turmoil have made great steps toward future stability AMA should up membership AMA judge decide other officers continuance office should given opportunity opposed determination being made result carefully calculated campaign prevent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS Good Newsthe Council has taken action toward obtaining AMAowned office site outside District Columbia listening pro posal gave feeling hear ing own reasoning repeated last years Model viation including raising funds promoting building donations sale patches Bad Newsthe delay taking action costly no time left construct office before pres ent lease expires will have enter another costly lease period de lay construction estimated time lapse taking action could cost AMA much half million dollars Ken Held 7th AMA President Another former AMA President has left us Ken Held 74 Livonia MI President during early difficult period AMA history-1950-51 number mem bers annual budget much smaller much harder carry business operating national association Ken early leaders helped get AMA prominence enjoy today worlds largest sport aviation orgainzation free world first came AMA member 1940 No 793 Ken tenacious AMAer deep interest AMAs welfare right up until last stages Ieu kemia claimed him August 22 earlier rallied long stay hospital previously threatened claim him recovered come home resume terest activity AMA matters particularly concerned 1979-80 con troversies AMA politics last acts sign letter along other past Presidents AMA advising current leaders seek positive solutions AMA problems Born Brownstown IN KennethG Held spent life three states Indiana New York Michigan time election AMA President located Detroit Chief Electrical Engineer Detroit Transmission Division General Motors Corporation Having division since its start Ken much development GMs hydramatic drive After college Ken professional para chute iumper During time operated Held Parachute Service Wayne County Airport Detroit business devel oped major parachute repair depot Ken became proud possessor CAA Riggers license No 153 Sometime during parachute barnstorming career Ken married very lovely girl name Maryanne became Mrs Held early 20s Ken gave up jumping turned attention electrical engineering modeling started Ideal Bierlot 1918 addition originators American Miniature Race Car Association served midwest director five years AMA Ken gained great deal respect recognition both model flier administrator aero modeling rograms Just before death AMA Council Past Presidents voted him Model Aviation Hall Fame As AMA President Ken helped organize contest coordinator network basis sanctioning over thousand contests year USA also strong advo cate having AMA member receive Academy publication Model v/at/onhe worked toward end noted July 1950 editorial item will good host others also provide source information members something sadly lacking past Kens Hall Fame data notes first ever break 150 mph D Speed Control Line 1950 also Leader Continued page 77 November 1980 75 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nelson Opitz Rockaway NJ writes paid $25 April 2 1980 membersAMA No 65243 received mag rest Nelson have turned problem over Carol Merfeld membership department AMA Head quarters has replaced Kip Smythe such matters Carol wants tell write such matters will solve immeliately can notify either us will get right Nelson will get mags Kip Smythe way went computer company Washington DC very sorry see him go lost good time e met Carol Merfeld times ex cellent capable employee know can replace Kip important picture three generations Radio Control enthusi asts Sunday afternoon Henry Arnold left next him daughter-in-law Jill Hank Jr next Stacy Arnold has just stolen daddys hat have picture taken flying 60 powered brfskmzzkt something having very good time what hobby really about Also won first RC Advanced Decatur AL meet Bill has entered six contests far placed Dave Phillips right has also placed six times 1980 Pensa cola Baton Rouge Marietta Gunters ville name few brat middle Dave Phillips Jr age 5 flies Quickee 200 ease will soon beat daddy everything Ive AMA Council nine years best speech ever heard lady Last week Joan Grigg Lockport NY showed up got permission speak August Nats meeting delivered good lec ture Joans husband John Dis trict II Vice-President went am asking five minutes time After half years being involved inner workings AMA have some questions ask questions meant answered now just thought about e am mad enough over come being scared death being have kids remember growing up years own selves remember new kid moving neighborhoodor perhaps new kid yourself battles taking sidesthe break ing updoes sound familiar Have gone back over AMA mail lately reread Have read some newslet ters own club newsletter call growing organization can grow still fighting over new kids neigh borhood Im tired watching grown men accuse other childish nonsense waste time intelligence 15 go room lock door talk out hostilities start listening other appear fairly intelligent Thank listening Thank Joan womans viewpoint way fine job has husband John Grigg done represent ing New York area Nominating Committee has seen fit place John forthcoming ballot run against Mr Homer Smith AMA President John has top Vice-President district Dont Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 76 Model Aviation Are aware growing national interest AMA show teams Only few couple years ago now new teams have sprung up coast coast teams give precision controlled aerobatic demonstrations air shows elsewhere steal show So important does AMA feel teams Council recently voted unanimously motion Mr Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President award free membership team managers year Shown L-R Jim Henry Bob Hamilton Gary Tatasciore Jim Weems Bill Norman Dusty Shinn Clark Newman members Bama Flyers Air Show Team particular air show team actually AMA sanctioned club itself sanction 722 want meet three win ningest RC fliers southeast Bill Norman left won first year big Pensacola FL RC bash picture John ano Joan Grigg enjoying RC gliders New York contest See next month 1980 Nats Nominating Committee Minutes Wilmington OH meeting called order 850 pm August 9 1980 Cliff Piper appointed chairman Bill Mathews ap pointed secretary VPs present except John Embry John Embry telephone designated Rick Gerling representative nominating committee After discussion Rick Gerling seated committee accordance Article IX Section 1 bylaws Candidates nomination checked letters nomination letters accept ance status Leader Member Contest Director etc Letters nomination Ray Meyers VP District VI Russ Snyder VP District VIII rejected lack letters acceptance no showing either Leader Member Contest Director MOVED Grigg seconded Mathews accept nominees Districts IV X Candidate District IV VP Chuck Fore man accepted unanimously Chuck Foreman didnt vote Candidates District X Jim Scarborough Bev Wisniewski accepted unani mously Voting nominees President follows H Smith J Grigg E Witt J Clemens 1st Ballot 4 3 2nd Ballot -i 3 3rd Ballot 6 H Smith J Grigg did vote H Smith Grigg nominees President Flying Site Rep cant page 73 Flying Site Rep job will get same satisfaction Toward end will need input clubs experi ences good bad can shared others can also expect hear him questions assistance working site problems ask help business promising miraclesbut expect able has possible before help assure problems getting keep ing flying sites reduced giving attention long run may important efforts AMA AMA has initiated financial time personnel commitment direc tion therefore major improvement service behalf members fu ture model aviation Ken Held Cont page 75 Member since 1945 Contest Director first five Plymouth International contests addition other meets Four clubs made him Honorary Life Member Midwest RC Society Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron Greater Detroit Hiking Soaring Society Livonia Rib Crackers Grigg withdrew candidate nomina tion VP District II Grigg MOVED accept J Byrne N Likes nominees VP District II Fore man seconded Passed 10 1 Voting nominees VP District VI follows 1st Ballot 9 2nd Ballot B Thompson__ R Gerling7 HCain14 B Thompson R Gerling nomi nees VP District VI Voting nominees VP District VIII follows M Clark T White G Hem pel C Alba 1st Ballot 4 3 M Clark T White VP District V III 2nd3rd BallotBallot 9 17 3 00 nominees Summary Nominees President H Smith J Grigg VP District II J Byrne N Likes VP District IV C Foreman VP District VI B Thompson R Gerling VP District VIII M Clark T White VP District X J Scarborough B Wisniewski meeting adjourned 1105 pm Editors Note Nominating Committee composed eleven district vice-presidents delegated representati yes national officers President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director com mittee present meeting voting procedure used meeting select election ballot first two candidates sequence achieved ma jority vote committee underlined digits indicate received majority vote Minutes-- Executive Council Meeting May 3-i 1980 following attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NYVP III Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-V Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WIVPVIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankowski Belle vue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA General Brooke Allen National Aeronautic Association representative Also attending Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Howard CrispinDistrict IV Richard GerlingDistrict VI Al Novatnik General Manager Model Airplane News Randy Vlahos Penny Witt Present AMA Executive Staff Carl Wheeley Model Aviation Publisher Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting Note maximum number votes 15 11 Vice-Presidents President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director NAA Repre sentative APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19 1980 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly January 19 1980 minutes offi cially approved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT S/T recommended officers owed expense reimbursement Academy must make requests same no later 15 February following year B S/T reviewed financial status expenses PR Department C S/T recommended $2000 food allowance officers authorized Council meetings D S/T recommended revision Executive Directors contract provide regular review E S/T reviewed some details Executive Directors expense account III COMMITTEE REPORTS A Dues Structure Committee Reported Chairman J Grigg advised Coun cil meeting held May 2 AMA HQ committee members present Grigg Chairman Cain-VI McNeill-S/T Jack son-AMA Comptroller Witt-ex officio Grigg reiterated function Committee establish dues rates rather research recommend concerning possibility different classes member ships varying benefits After reading entire report Chairman MOVED seconded adopt Committee recommendations B report effective January 1 1981 existing dues structure Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen shall remain effect now established B imposition competition li cense fee paid competition stamp similar FAI stamp full* mem ber desiring enter sanctioned competition proceeds fee offset costs preparing stamps producing rule books other costs associated non-FAI com petitive administration *Note full member equates Open member motion failed 7 7 against ED VII Xl IX IV V 1 abstained NAA Subsequently MOVED seconded Dues Structure Committee recommendations B implemented next general dues restructuring Passed amended 3A 12 2 against ED V 1 abstained NAA An Amendment offered seconded passing unanimously strike out paren thetical information contained recom mendation B See motion 2 Passed unanimously /Editors note action subse quently rescinded August 9 Council meeting Continued next page November 198077 Minutes Cont page 77 B Headquarters Relocation Committee Report Chairman Mathews Mathews ad vised severai areas being researched prime consideration time being given Reston VA Chuck Foreman gave presentation Reston possibility well received Council requested seek written proposal mail distribution Council soon possible C Flying Site Committee Report Chairman Foreman Foreman read Com mittee report consisted job descrip tion duties expectations starting budget Flying Site Representative After discussion details MOVED seconded accept Fly ing Site Committee report implement recommendations therein Passed amended 4A 10 2 against S/I VI 3 abstained IX NAA An Amendment offered seconded fifth paragraph page entitled Job Title Flying Site Representative deleted concerning travel requirements amendment passed noted travel required would prohibited 13 1 against VI 1 abstained NAA D Nats Type Meet Outside US request Chairman Mathews item deferred until following day E CD Qualifications Report H Cain Cain read May 3 memo Council en titled Committee Report Initial Qualifi cation Contest Directors following recommendation adopted Cain reported training program CD appli cants should required initially form questionnaire completed applicantgraded passed failed persons Vice-President Cains proposal order open book test com pelling aspirant CD become familiar AMA Rule Book researching answers After some discussions details pos sible ramifications MOVED seconded accept Mr Cains report implement recommenda tions specifically Attachment soon possible motion passed 14 1 abstained X Initial Qualification Contest Directors Attachment AMA Headquarters Functions 1 Supply District Vice-Presidents printed questionnaires reference sheets HQ may send questionnaire directly applicant 2 Refer Contest Director applications District Vice-President 3 Withold issuing new Contest Direc tor license until approved District Vice-President District Vice-President Functions 1 Send questionnaire applicants 2 Review completed questionnaires certify applicant being qualified CD status 3 Be responsible proper administra tion outstanding questionnaires during VP changeover period Procedural Guidelines 1 Send questionnaire applicant stamped return envelope 2 Applicant returns completed question naire District VP 3 District VP notes errors 4 three answers cor rect return questionnaire applicant indicate correct answers ap prove applicants application until he/she makes corrections 5 questionnaire satisfactorily completed forward AMA HQ approved application completed questionnaire 6 Send note completion appli cant advise him errors Notice procedure supersedes practice allowing Associate Vice-Presidents approve CD applications applications must forwarded District Vice-Presi dent F Show Teams Report C Foreman Foreman IV advised Show Team Committee comprised major show team members formed April 80 Toledo Show appointing District IV VicePresident liaison between themselves Council Foreman submitted behalf request team managers AMA sanctioned show teams provided opportunity free membership manner similar Contest Directors MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 6A AMA sanctioned show team team managers granted free memberships same Contest Directors AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 6 stipulation free show team manager membership allowed per show team per year passed unanimously IV REVIEW OF MANDATORY MAGAZINE MOVED seconded Model via tion magazine return optional status effec tive January 11981 After considerable pro con discussion motion passed 8 7 against NAA IV VIII Xl ED VII IX V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT Upon review voting criteria Executive Director contract MOVED seconded paragraph V Executive Directors contract amend ed inserting word elected between Council include NAA Council member thus reading V purpose contract official action AMA Executive Council presumed mean action backed 3/4 majority written vote elected Council members office NAA representa tive motion passed unanimously needed affirmative vote pass Note revote allowed general consensus sub stantiated written ballots first vote failed pass motion rity apparently due misunderstanding tent Following motion amend con tract MOVED seconded passed unani mously present Executive Directors contract terminated end first Council meeting 1981 commit tee appointed start negotiating new contract Executive Director AMAs attorney Jeremiah Courtney assist committee preparing new con tract Further discussion produced consensus should negotations result con tract first Council meeting 1981 existing contract would continue un til negotiations finalized President appointed committee follows B Mathews Chairman John Grigg Earl Witt VI REVIEW OF FREE CONTEST DIREC TOR MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded effective retro active January 1 1980 previous free CD membership policy reinstated effective January 1 sanction fees shall standardized $500 free sanc tions will eliminated motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA AMENDMENT seconded strike out $500 substitute $1000 motion 10 failed 7 8 against Xl Pres VIII V IX ED SIT VII REVIEW OF THIRTY-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP MOVED seconded amend 30day trial membership policy become effec tive day after postmark date See November 79 minutesmotion 9 page 8 motion passed 14 1 abstained NAA discussion noted need prevent possibility someone having accident applying trial membership thus need delay factor provide insurance coverage after minimum day after application VIII SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP RECOG NITION MOVED seconded Council accept policy Grigg proposal submitted November 79 See November 79 minutes XXV page 14 motion passed amended 1 2B 11 2 against V IX 2 abstained NAA S/T Note number 1 proposal word citizen replaced resident AMENDMENT seconded insert proposal special interest groups seeking acceptance AMA granted recognition provided no meaningful challenge application failed 4 7 against Xl Ill ED IV V II VIII4 abstained X NAA Pres AMENDMENT seconded strike out number 4 proposal words through annual dues payment passed 14 1 ab stained NAA criteria portion Griggs proposal now reads follows Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US resident members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 1 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council IX REPORT ON HQ INSURANCE clarified 1980 Head quarters Executive Director Comp troller both bonded $1 00000 other AMA employees bonded $50000 X HO BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Directors recommenda tions subject contained March 25 memo Council discussed Executive Directors proposal suggested due large amounts money involved 78 Model Aviation Council HQ need professional business advice dealing major financial policy decisions Thus Executive Director ad vocated possible solution establish ment committee made up business experts among AMA membership MOVED seconded business ad visory committee established advise Council motion passed 9 4 against Pres V II VI 2 abstained SIT VII consultation Executive Direc tor President will appoint committee select business advisors XI SHOW TEAM DISTRICTS problem show team coordina tion discussed noting problems caused show team operates outside its own district resultant complaints other show teams President directed Chuck Foreman refer subject Show Team Commit tee input XII REDISTRICTING III AND VII Because eastern Michigan separated rest District VII Lake Michi gan preventing easy travel access District functions suggested would benefit members eastern Michigan become affiliated District Ill Lacking concrete evidence wishes concerned President directed VicePresidents Districts III VII develop wording questionnaires sent Dis trict members relative problem XIII REVIEW OF SIG CUB AS POSSIBLE NO2 AMA MODEL Referred May 4 Council meetingsession XIV SANCTIONS FOR NON-FLYING EVENTS MOVED seconded separate sanc tioning procedures developed estab lished mall shows static displays motion passed 13 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly amended 1 5A participants static model display event exempt AMA membership requirement AMENDMENT seconded insert motion 15 event totally static CD required passed unanimously XV REVIEW OF 1979 FINANCIAL STATE MENT MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 79 financial statement submit ted approved XVI UPDATE OF 1980 BUDGET MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 1 980 budget update accepted incorporating changes made Coun cil January Additional items 1980 budget acted upon meeting follows A Executive Director Cost-of-Living crease MOVED seconded three per cent cost-of-living increase salary author ized Executive Director retroactive January 11980 noted amount included salary total approved January motion passed majority required written vote 14 1 against V B Per Diem Officers MOVED seconded Council offi cers allowed Council meetings $2000 per diem food allowance based nights lodging plus effective July 11980 motion passed 7 5 against VIII VI Pres V IX 3 abstained IV ED NAA C Increase Officers Travel Budget MOVED seconded 20% increase authorized officers travel budget retro active January 1 1980 motion passed 8 2 against V VI 5 abstained Xl Pres ED NAA IV D Salary Item Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded reinstate $15000 1980 budget applied salary assistant executive director motion passed 8 5 against VI Pres V III VII 2 abstained IX After vote motion 22 Executive Director announced Carl Maroney now officially employed Headquarters administrative assistant primarily assigned insurance FCC flying site duties Vince Man kowski asked accept position Assistant Executive Director MOVED seconded prior em ployment upon resignation District IX VP Mankowski will appoint Travis McGinnis successor motion passed 14 1 abstained V recess called 600 pm sup per break meeting reconvened 735 pm without NAA representativethus 14 maximum possible votes E Funding Rockefeller Model Show MOVED Grigg II seconded funding authorized spring 1980 New York Rockefeller Center Model Show up $1500 50-50 sharing basis motion failed S 6 against Ill VII IV IX V VIII 3 abstained Pres XI X F Equipment HQ Accounting Dept MOVED seconded $10000 budgeted 1980 purchase mini computer HQ accounting department motion passed 13 1 abstained Pres4 Note Homer Smith XI because extensive experience computer field will consulted will advise prior pur chase G Flying Site Representative Salary MOVED seconded salary range figure established Flying Site Rep resentative $20000 $25000 motion passed 10 2 against SIT V 2 abstained Pres XVII SURPLUS FUND INVESTMENT POLICY Worth advised Council AMA member investment counselor NAA Finance Committee recommended invest ment programs greater return could realized Council discussion however indi cated preference continue investing Academys surplus past Thus MOVED seconded Council authorize continuance present policy secured surplus money investments motion passed 13 1 abstained Xl XVIII FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PROJECT REVIEW informational purposes Worth briefed Council current land development project being developed several AMA members project currently recruiting thirty well-known modelers being asked invest $5000 Since several members Council may approached Worth advised AMAs legal counsel determined conflict interest issue may wish join project provided vote concerning future contracting AMA investors XIX EXECUTIVE INSURANCE As follow-up item XXI January 80 minutes Brown III advised Council New England Life Phoenix Mutual contacted information quotes concerning key man insurance President directed Chuck Foreman further investigate subject report Council XX OPEN MEETING DATE APPROVAL MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly open membership meeting scheduled complying bylaws August 13 Wilmington Airfield Ohio XXI NATS LODGING POLICY Council officers MOVED seconded Council officers attend August 13 meetings dorm lodging will provided AMA expense Friday August 8 including August 13 motion passed 12 2 abstained VI XI XXII TRANSFER OF DECEASED AMA PRESIDENTS LICENSE NUMBER Council reviewed request son recently deceased AMA past president transfer fathers number son Prece dent has presidential number re tired never reissued bearer dies MOVED seconded request presidential number transference son denied motion passed 9 4 against VIII ED III 1 abstained XI XXIII CRITERIA FOR FAI LOGOS Worth advised Council two re cent AMA-hosted world championships volun teer officials preferred give AMA FAI proper recognition Worth thus recom mended policy future MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly modeling world championship hosted US under AMA auspices will have both FAI AMA identification logos developed XXIV DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR OFFICER EXPENSES After discussion noting several conflict ing theories what legally required way documentation obtain remunera tion incurred officer expenses MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director contact proper authorities concerning documentation requirements both officers employees MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly cutoff date reimbursement officer expenses will February 15 1981 expenses incurred 1980 February 15 succeeding years future reimbursemen ts Minutes concluded next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT November 1980 79 Connecticut Majos achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Assonsate Vice-Pvendests Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ltdyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ate. Kittery ME 03904 Very short column month Dis trict pointless Continue discuss mattdatory versus optional magazine has done die-hards refuse believe have twice defeated magazine has once again voted remain optional Please lets now get back fun things have good election start again pull together John Grigg District II will make fine President AMA Earl Witts dis favor eyes few past Presidents kept him off ballot very timely letter Nominating Committee signed 10 past Presidents letter absolutely killed chance Earl ballot past Presidents Presidents make some mistakes past Presidents made writing letter Earl made hit trying honest criti cisms goals AMA picture above shows inverted hover Ernie Huber really first accomplish maneuver RC chop per Ernie now doing autorotationpower off landings too pic taken Plum Island demo fly few weeks ago Massa chusetts picture Shown two best because took Nats pass along Mr Wheeley brought home again promptly misplaced Sorry Erniethe other ones better again Sam Welcome Travis McGinnis Jim Mowrey Kansas quoted Travis column last month has some strong words both pro con relatively simple reader see VPs tent about some hobby shops will ing display membership display board Send name address tell free patch want efforts Sorry Horrace voted Sorry Earl New Jertey S New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg Ilintrict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockpnfl NY 14094 Asaocate VIcePresidengs Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29213th Sr. Baysde NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscutaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2SchenectadyNY 12309 Hunk Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 received rather large response re quest inputs magazine issue far greater expected much firm individual opinions previously expressed question asked youwhy re-vote magazine question During 1979 surveyed District II clubs magazine issue receiving about 22% response overwhelming message response District II wanted right make own decision whether receive magazine although vast majority would continue take magazine April 1979 Council meeting made motion return magazine optional status effective January 1980 motion failed vote Without benefit further survey letters both pro con made motion May 1980 Coun cil meeting return magazine optional status effective January 1981 motion passed one-vote felt since year passed since last full effort obtain opinions should allowed last opportunity heard subject Parliamentary procedure provides modification reversal previous motion subsequent meetings long no effect passed motion has taken place August 1980 Council meet ing would provide final opportunity answered request heard loud clear End subject Hank Likes AVP Hank has Subm itted proposal 1981 Nationals held Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center Listen detailsi 2900-ft long runway RC Pattern Pylon Scale five miles away beautiful site RC Helicopter Soaring three choices Indoor sites 3000-ft long paved taxiway Control Line nearby grass area combat Free Flight site parachute jump circle two choices hangers Headquarters camping space 300 campers trailers dozens motels nearby dormitory local college best its site 1981 Nats site location has pro posed Executive Council now goes hands Nationals Executive Committee review evaluation report hopefully positive Execu tive Council makes its decision 1981 Nats may well District II John Byrne AVP John sends along four photos first two touching same time gratifying first photo Larry Katz President Richmond Model Fly ing Club standing sign flying field dedicating Al Lobalto sec ond photo shows very large spectator turnout field dedication ceremony Al Lobaito prior untimely death founder long-time member RFMC following photo taken Somers RC Club second annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In As Somers club puts its literature emphasis fun theme definitely informal awarded trophies realistic flight best crafts manship peoples choice final photo month above 80 Model Aviation Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president yourarea Complete communications kwritel Meroke Model Airplane Club contest RC Pattern Scale Monster Scale meet well attended John park car mile away hoof flying site picture Joe Santamaria far right considered promising young Pattern fliers District II Enough month about some Free Flight Control Line people sending some photos column Could happen face airplane might appear print tide sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45238 Aaaociane Vice-Presidents Joe Viben 36980 Valley Porne 0. Solon OH 44129 Pranis PloSarsy 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Corlvy Heitman Sfl 108 NonS Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 VValnvt Sn. PSiladeiphia PA 19107 Evanne SIekey 217 Voclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 Well 1980 Nats over feel Dis trict Ill did good job hosting WORKS club host club appar ently added little treasury through aggressive concessions operations AMA didnt fare too badly because entry levels up compared recent years past Nats its usual problems like lack manpower unload equipment set up field during week before Nats overcome hard work Probably aggravating problem involved condition Indoor site UC seems kinds stuff hanging ceiling creating havoc models Maintenance personnel impossible find Sundays Monday before could taken care small token involved Basically Id have take blame snafu suggested Executive Council meet Satur day before Nats get full session rather inly couple hours Wednesday sounded great key Nats officials Council couldnt Nats preparation Saturday Homer Smith District Xl VP FF category direc tor biggest victim case Nor mally would have Indoor site Saturday take care type thing due meeting unable get until Sunday Sorry about guys will try better next year tried week get over Wright field see FF Soaring groups just didnt work out always too busy Wilmington make Sorry gang especially Marge did hear group flying Wright happy would have preferred larger site longer maxes about Nats See ya next year Lakehurst Lake Charles San An tonio AVP Doc Jackson sent quick report CL World Championships Poland Just quick report FAI Control Line Championships Poland District Ill competitors acquitted themselves well despite generally poor weather inade quate practice facilities Bill Werwage Berea OH placed third aerobatics after being close top first two days Bill has flown five times World Championships third place two seconds two World Championships show three fliers win aerobatic cham pionship twice Les McDonald Florida came third year Henry Nelson placed 11th team race time 353 narrowly missed semifinal nine second plac ing US team team placed fifth because unexpectedly poor showing third team Better luck next time AVP Gene Shelkey sent following would like take opportunity thank Dave appointing AVP eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania will best assist Dave duties promote AMA area members have problems need assistance AMA matters hesitate contact have modeling since 1940 continue enjoy year have built flown Rubber Control Line Free Flight started RC 1955 present interests Sport Scale RC power sail planes Sailplanes just recently Old-Tim ers am presently building Goldberg Comet sailplane O&R 60 ignition engine first engine-powered Free Flight built 1947 brings back lot fond memories original wing sailplane still flying original design Bob Laughrey LHMAC 'Of course first interest RC Soaring have actively involved since 1971 would like introduce AMA mem bers Soaring activities clubs Dis trict Ill quite few RC Soaring clubs district almost have least contest per year interest ed RC Soaring please get touch clubs listed have contest-oriented belong clubs because offer help ginner clinics programs fun flies etc Steel City Soarers John R Vogel 906 Orchard Park Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 newest clubs Pittsburgh district has approximately 50 members club unique no busi ness conducted meetings Execu tive Committee meets week prior club meeting conduct business entire club meeting devoted pro grams lectures instruction show tell Northern Ohio Soaring Society Larry Vincek 248 Brandt Avenue Amherst OH 44001 another new club grow ing rapidly club mainly encompasses Cleveland Lorain Sandusky area Mid-Ohio Soaring Society Donald Harris 427 W Mariemont Dr WestervilleOH 43801 very active club encompassing greater Columbus area active contests LSF activities Dayton Darts John Vennerholm 917 Xenia Avenue Yellow Springs OH 45387 Activities havc diminished slightly over past year due members being transferred Wright-Patterson other assignments USAF could use shot arm some new members Drop John line ask application Eastern Soaring League Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Dr Warminster PA 18974 league clubs consisting members Districts II Ill IV York event July best contests area sponsored LASS & LIFT Eastern Soaring League promotes expert sportsman calsses events Eastern Soaring Lines edited Paul Wedeking well worth dues Tn-State Soaring Society Robert G Hand 1964 Harrison Ave Jeannette PA 15644 contest-oriented league advocates expert sportsman concept have approximately 1 2 contests per year District Ill highlight season being Grand Champion event contests sanctioned open AMA members very informative newslettercalled Sand bag published Peter Carr nine times per year well worth annual dues like getting high having good time drop line above Dont leave home itl-On June 11 wife flew Texas visit son daughter-in-law new grandson first item made sure pack July issue Model Aviation listing AMA charter clubs names officials contact Texas took just phone call find out big event Sunday Brazoria County Modelers Association Annual Barbecue Fun Fly Since nine miles motel near Lake Jackson decided go son Mike arrived field about 1230 pm warmly greeted officers members club After eating delicious lunch enjoying couple Lone Star draughts Kerry Hurt President club offered let fly Super Kaos 60 takes lot courage let stranger fly plane After Bob Lane let fly Skylark 56 have ad mit just didnt have guts fly Larry Vaceks beautiful -scale PT 19 Photo below Picured above right left Kerry Hurt President Larry Vacek VicePresident Bob Lane Secretary John Trought Treasurer Joe Pasztor Operations Officer November 1980 81 officers Brazoria County club helped make vacation enjoyable will long remembered AMA prints directory annually usually time used vaca tion will help make vacation enjoyable meet make new friends So Karl Mauldin says TV commercial Dont leave home Finally month Id like relate true belong AMA story Roy Lightfoot Cincinnati seems lost airplane woods few years ago found hunter about eight nine months later no identification other AMA number hunter assumed AMA medical group took plane doctor doctors son modeler supplied hunter cor rect AMA address AMA informed Roy after looking up AMA number hunter found plane Roy says experience makes him believer value AMA membership agree next time Roy put name address will make much easier Delaware rict Columbia S Maryland 0 North tamlisa Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asaoano Vice-Prosadeergo Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MO 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 22608 Howard Crisnin 611 Benebmood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 ,ohn Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 column being written Nats Wilmington looks like District IV its fair share contestants show up week-long competition Nats over yet dont have names District IV people placed events hope have information next Column spent two weeks years Nats ob serving Headquarters operation taking notes what problems occur correct thing can say sure AMA Nats HQ staff put lot extra hours hard work make pleasant Nats contestants take min ute drop line say thanks efforts As probably know also Council meeting Nominating Committee meeting during Nats week As result AMA Nominating Committee meeting following candidates will included ballot mailed AMA adult members October President John Grigg Lockport NY Homer Smith Seattle WA VP District II John Byrne N Likes Dis trict IV Chuck Foreman District VI Rick Gerling Bryant Thompson District VIII Mike Clark Ted White District X Jim Scar borough Bev Wisniewski year District IV members will vote President AMA VP Dis trict IV hope will have big turnout year elections district does have big voting turnout record Id real ly like see big vote year Most results Council meet ing will printed elsewhere magazine would like point out few items Important First Council approved purchase land new Headquarters building land purchase being arranged now will start three-year fund raising pro gram build new Headquarters building expected location will Res ton VA suburb Washington DC During three-year period may move pres ent Headquarters operation better tem porary location within Washington DC area office space now occupy large enough support operations working conditions very poor AMA has found three four locations suit able can get three-year lease wont have pay rent would pay next year present location will have information fund raising issue next months column basically going give chance donate monies help build building return have name permanently dis played new building piece rock con ce Pt also voted optional status Model Aviation am sorry say magazine will part member ship package next year want magazine will cost $2500 just like year elect take Model Aviation will cost $2100 membership will re ceive 16-page reprint AMA News section magazine hoping would happen going recom mend Council magazine profits devoted building fund AMA Head quarters could have substantial amount over next three years Glen Sigafoose Memorial Fund AMA Headquarters currently accepting donations scholarship fund recently established memory Glen Sigafoose died crash Pitts Special during July air show Iowa Glen tremendous supporter AMA youth projects produced thousands Delta Dart AMA Cub kits also frequent donor assisted AMA teams World Championships Nobody model industry gen erous supporting promoting model aviation activities fund provide scholarships young modelers being developed conjunction current AMA scholar ship program will separate distinct District IV Annual Meeting Plans District IV meeting going very well will meet Downtowner Motel Inn 201 East Market Street Greens boro NC October 18-19 Make reservations early will banquet Saturday night 18th Bill Helms has lined up some very interesting talks dis plays event motel telephone number 919 275-9481 am requesting District IV AMA officers attend meeting John Worth Larry Bolich Vince Man kowski AMA Headquarters hope to answer questions may have Lets make big turnout show RCNC appreciate hard work Remember meeting open AMA members District IV just RC oriented Whats Happening District IV Sunday Flyers RC Baltimore MD SFRC negotiating management Back River Water Treatment plant new RC flying site stage things go ing pretty well Meade Modelers July 20th Meade Modelers celebration fun fly reopen reconstructed model airfield what hear its great guys have out fly missing great time Northern Virginia RC Club Club show team Virginia Air Show Squadron did two really super shows over July 4th week end Lovettesville VA part old time small town 4th July celebration Most folks never seen RC model airplane let alone organized show great audience plus country western band barbecue sky divers beauty contest great day show team families other show Smokey Glen Farms put F-Systems Melpar Division several club members work Despite severe rainstorm about two-thirds way through show team finished up some 30-40 minutes later Phil Coopy has joined team flying big yellow Sopwith Pup 9 Alabama ida gia issippi to geu V Sooth tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vica-Fresideerts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Oniray Beach FL 33444 Phillip MnOowell 8521 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Falardo PR 00648 td Moorwan 70 Fifth St. Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thacker 239CC Lamrenceville Hwy Oncatur GA 30033 took RC club prove Free Flight alive well Mississippi Cap itol City RC Club P30 contest limited Peck Night 28 models 10 people entered Herman Quattlebaum won 435 seconds Missy Cade Dub Mixon both lost models OOS After Warren Bishop built nine-foot ver sion Gool adapted RC 82 Model Aviation German Hoyos holds Warren Bishops Gool scaled up plans published 1950 make two trips field just get Chevette would carry either wing fuselage tailbut both flew plane Miami area about year pleasure hundreds specta tors interested plane write Warren 9660 SW 106th Ave Miami FL 331 76 Fly Model Airplanes Pride Pro tection dont see sign hobby shop please send name address shop will see gets new AMA membership display kit Its free- hobby shops attracting new mem bers Published Pride might motto newsletters District V get excellentwhich made especially hard determine five Top Flight news letters District V Winners 1980 follow Hangar Pilot John Martin Miama Indoor Aircraft Model Association FL Propwash Earl Davis Chattanooga RC Club TN Sunbeam John Thomas Jack Minch West Orange Sunfliers RC Club FL Take-Off Chris Joiner Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers Association GA Talespins FA Komlosy Jr Palm Beach Aeronauts FL Honorable mention awards Aeronut Flyer John Peters Contra/Is Ken Gulliford Decoder Betty Underwood Flight Bag PF Torp Fly Paper Richard Whitney FMA News Harry Grogan Gator Flyer John Bailey newsletter isnt list may because dont get newsletter may because newsletter published District V officerthose eligible would have taken honors Like retire planned community developed around model airplane flying field approximately 200 acres Paved run ways control tower CL circles plus club house swimming pool etc will make modelers life complete else District V RC World Florida will soon ground Orlando area want information drop line Also soon ground new AMA Headquarters rent costs going up like Schnuerle powered Delta Dart best Academy buy some ground action probably long overdue Also overdue analysis annual Nats Whats good about whats bad National Free Flight Society concerned about effect Nats small fields available Free Flight have asked chair committee make recommenda tions about future Free Flight Nats particular should separate Free Flight Nats provide space Free Flight restrict RC CL sites also have Free Flight area nearby Let have ideas Before forget next several months will residence Florida pur suing Masters degree taxation Uni versity Florida School Law few free moments plan fly Flying Gators Model Airplane Clubif will have Poor Jerry Clark Decatur MAC AL invited some relatives watch him fly About 50 arrived two pickup trucks Greyhound bus just time watch him crash airplane explained assembled crowd just demon strated very difficult stall-induced vertical landing maneuver Nice recovery Jerry Illinois ana ucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Harrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6OIJBIJ Aodate Vico-Piesidents Chuck Deluno463l N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Prank Hughes 401 S Birch Pluctsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lea 819 Mundruke Bacuviu IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomino University City MO 63132 Jim Seurs P0 Boa 308 Bargin K' 40310 Bob Underwood4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Since July 22 Illinois State Club Team Fun Fly Ive done very little Model Avi ation read Ill through airline school Denver August 23September 20 Im happy assign ment need keep paychecks coming really wanted India napolis September 13 Sorry guys Al Szymkowski reports 39 contestants attended 18th Annual Pattern Contest RC Club Chicago June 2829 Al also sent picture Al called young gentlemen Chicago Ole Time Pattern Flyers did specify Ole Time Pattern rs Ole TimePattern Flyers Which Al Left right Elmer Helfert Fritz Lindgren Ed Kazmirskie Bud Weber Les Fruh Frank Mad Due politics another long soapbox Im delaying district club-team news some great stuff RCMs Jerry Smith Osceola IN until next month Please read soapbox very carefully can talk about Chi cago Expo October 25-26 Dont forgetVincennes IN October 19 Tn-County Aero Club Free Flight meet Soapbox Some 200 years ago country sub jected two forms government pro moted Alexander Hamilton would have aristocratic minority rule over popu lace other form championed Thomas Jefferson believed individual citizens right ability govern himself Fortu nately Jeffersons premise prevailed basic doctrine Yet vast changes order today artd especially little organi zation model airplane fliers Academy Model Aeronautics AMA understand points should know define 1 sport flier 2 competition flier Briefly 1 sport fliers fly mostly enjoyment does include fly local contests may also travel some distance fly some contest frequently limit activity few certain formal events 2 Competition fliers mostly fly competively practice competition pursue specific formal events Both sport fliers competition fliers important AMA Since almost 90% AMA membership belongs sport flier group contribute vast majority funds AMAs financial position contend should receive majority returned services Unlike several fellow AMA district representatives believe sport flier can should ignored dont believe District IV VP expounds o tect competition flier sport flier does nothing will work club competition fliers ever anything fact have found just opposite true magnificent performance sport fliers club level backbone AMAs organizational strength Two years ago voters sportminded modelers elected two persons AMA board directors better known Executive Council EC promoted rather new different direction fof AMA two people strived steer AMA towards being aware responsive majority general membership departure normal concern AMA previously extended competition flier new AMA course now great danger President Earl Witts leadership 1 97980 has brought AMA black 1978 operating deficit $20030178 R H McGiven Audit June 21 1979 Instead help Executive Director John Worth Earl has received obstinate hostility Al though Earl inherited policies resulted 79 membership loss 80 has made strong recovery Despite formidable obstacles placed path Earl has remained honest open AMA member Unlike Executive Director Earl has entire assets AMA disposal pro mote personal ambitions Now small majority council nominating committee has decided AMA member should allowed decide want retain Earl Witt President AMA voted put Earl ballot 198182 aristocrats decided will have choice vote choice would choices AMA District VI members getting double dose back-room politics bosses also decided VP myself elected over six-year incumbent bad AMA therefore should have choice J Worths approved candidates certainly have yet accomplished objectives some roads being made obviously instill great amount fear some minds Initiating new projects within district stimulating inter est AMA business reporting numerous administrative irregularities just few items create discomfort among other EC members Since Earl have no personal goals within EC such pursuing favorable treatment FAI teams obtaining AMA em ployment hustling female staff simply inflating ego part November 198083 group Still think AMA member should have opportunity de cide just want office remains solution re ceive ballot will notice spot WRITE-IN can vote now DO NOT have send 1981 AMA dues ballot DO VOTE like form tyranny vote selections prefer AMA exists serve entire membership use write-in space send Earl Witt back AMA President Horrace Cain back AMA District VI VicePresident will memberships last chance maintain control over AMAs administrative policies Next Month AMA District Fun Fly news pictures Iowa igan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vics-President P 0 ton 1104 tiriniogham Ml 4801 2 Aasociaee Vice-Presidents James clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NC cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 6715 Sn Milwaukee WI 53218 Rossort 0 Lundbere 4928 Tioga St Daluth MN 55804 William Rohriig 4494 Tenglewood Tr. Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Domain Dr Madison Wi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Ponniac Mt 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 After few weeks yes no maybe pleasure Executive Council installed complete Geoff Styles term District VII VP may know Geoffs recommendation Tony Italiano complete term direction AMA President two names thought required Council consider Earl added name Tonysand vote fell yours truly Such drama AMA politics look upon good fortune strong signal Styles considers Tony Italiano worthy worker Districts vineyards have also observed during terms office Ken Morris Geoff Styles activity representation western portion District VII has brought focus way previously achieved will undertake keep mo mentum try add telephone review Geoff touched appointed offices positions plan contact person soon identified good guys bad guys too bad guys assessment Districts position magazine question favoring maga zine part membership package voted Council meeting Geoff reports enthusiasm toward positive move property acquisition perma nent AMA HQ site also corresponds vote question re-districting reviewed Geoff indicated question unre solved statistical support test opinion has undertaken although some opinion southeastern Michigan speaks convincingly southern peninsula Michigan joining District III spent evening after Council meeting shooting pool Dave Brown VP III Jim Scarborough chance talk over Appar ently District III ready willing accept addition plan settle question thorough population study opinion poll will have detailed report recommendation due time invite interested parties bring up date after having opened subject three four years ago Otherwise being just about out door way Finals Taft have no re port except feeling about last Council meeting very good number strong positive moves authorization invest property good early advance planning next years Nats site possibilitiesLake Charles San Antonio Lakehurst Soaring World Championships California okayed in-person meeting FF FAI Team Selection Committee okayed mainly spirit working together contrary negative press scuttlebutt have recently Things looking up ladies gents have strong list candidates next election AMA officers Arkansas siana Menico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 509 So telsanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aesociate Vice-Presidasta Buoo AerilI 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Samnes 523 N Lebanon SuipSur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. 8arnlesnille OK 74003 Bags packed ticket hand off Executive Council meeting weekend before Nats until phone rang Suddenly trip off due emergency work think actually want ed job Actually love work what always wanted can really pain times such rate Council meeting encourage read about else magazine AMA yours want also business budget well over million dollars year dollars time time read hear comments critical way AMAs business run Well let tell rep resentatives included usually have best can represent what think think instance asked put issue magazine being op tional two months have received total six replies four clubs two individuals tabulation inci dentally three keep part basic membership package two revert op tional club split exactly 50-50 over 100 clubs several thousand members District VIII vote just does consti tute mandate Okay off soapbox vote Council meeting offer Model Aviation option However due require ment t6 publish something members difference between membership magazine will $4 probably good compromise Subject closed writer also Nominating Committee meeting following Executive Council meet ing As know proxies allowed Council due law District Columbia However legal opinion requested Nominating Committee revealed no such limitation group Therefore proxy lined up stand group voted preference documented two witnesses So unhappy results responsibility results bit surprising Look elsewhere District VIII Mike Clark Ted White will appear ballot under stand Gene Kempel plans write-in campaign Looks like way comes out will have great representation next term important thing vote national scene expect consider able excitement Read about candidates will find information what have done what think act Examine facts vote District scene two photos picture below taken fun fly held summer Thibodaux LA brand new group says ready full AMA competition Still urge compete Left right club Vice-Presi dent judge Don Breaux judge Allie Robi chaux third place winner Pat Jennings son second place winner Lynn Sonier first place winner Bert Andry crash award winner Dane Hebert next picture shows some planes recent Baton Rouge contest foreground 90 powered Laser 200 quite impressive air Tragedy has again struck close home August 14 two members club LARKS badly injured crash full-scale Cessna 150 Tern Mahady Nick Nixon looking model belonging local youngster crashed rice field just off field Apparently Cessna stalled just quote Nick ran out airspeed altitude ideas once Fortunately spite very hard impact no fire Both going laid up several months Hopefully time see will much stronger Write call can come through Lake Charles visit know will glad hear form Incidentally under stand Murphys law came through again guessed stall warning device failed Good Luck Happy Flying 84 Model Aviation Colorado as aska h Ltaksta C Sooth Dakota IXWysoring DISTRICT REPORT Travis Molinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Assocrate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BNd Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 68208 Jim Rickoits 518 S Cloudos Sioux Falls 3057103 writing column being started motel room August 17 out middle Illinois Strange place District IX person Yes unless know Im way home 80 Nats have deadline copy reach AMA Headquarters Nats will covered depth model press over next few months let suffice say good Nats lots people attendance lots winners over country guests over world Headquarters staff did excellent job turn WORKS group other Ohio modelers put lots time effort planning carrying off worlds largest model airplane meet AMA Executive Council able put super long session work preparing future AMA details Executive Councils work will also covered later columns Id say everyone Nats lots modeling experiences past week August 1017 war stories victories near victories will long remembered con testants Nats personnel Ed Cox District IX AVP Kansas has sent some positive information about Kansas City Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA area could benefit having similar organization read Kansas City Area Council Aero modelers formed January 1980 charter member clubs Barnstormers Olathe KS Kansas City Radio Control Asso ciation KCRC Johnson County Aeronauts Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Northern Knights RC Sports Fliers Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club Sun Chasers St Joseph RC Wyandotte Rangers member clubs represent about 500 RC modelers Kansas City area Smithville Dam Busters newly formed club area has petitioned council membership primary function council provide common bond area clubs represent unified large body mat ters common welfare clubs constitution bylaws recognize protect individual interests club council governing body plays mostly passive rather active role area activities open house muscu lar dystrophy fund fly two activities being sponsored council open house fun/sport fly non-contest council members hosted dif ferent club year Anyone interested information KCACA would like copy constitution bylaws can contact EL Cox see address head column Pictures month feature some excellent work Slope Area Golden Eagles SAGE group North Dakota group pictures shows diversifica tion interests people share Keep up good work modelers Hawaii da Arizona C California S x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Asoociate Vine-Presidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroebor 2401 Zafra Ci Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Batty Stream 3723 Stowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake Cliv UT 84117 have several things report month Some Associate Vice-Presidents came out hiding sent report happenings areas attended Council meeting Ohio earlier month several things interest transpired Only couple meetings report month Harry Apolan invited November 198085 SAGE mall show Dickenson North Dakota monthly meeting Aerospace Club group model enthusiasts working aerospace field Im member club thanks Harry meeting featured demonstration Pete Young covering open framework MonoKote Pete really knows sublect has written article covering MonoKote handed out solicited comments prior pub lishing next meeting attended San Fernando Valley RC Flyers invited meeting Encino Marc Carston entertainment hustler Prior meeting met Marc club President Wayne McElrath Treasurer Tony MacClane over excellent dinner nearby meeting room restaurant didnt solve modelings prob lems sure hashed over might notice club has Scotsman Treasurer use President club meeting membership shown old timer RC Free Flight built blind club member Ralph Council model Quaker very forgiving docile RC trainer really astounding thing Ralph took off unassisted flew around 10 minutes until handed box over Wayne landing observers tell Ralph whether needs left up down moves sticks say theyll have him landing some day Ralph will subject tele vision program Real People planned materializes club requested bring both movies have possession would cut business meeting short provide time see Therefore able show Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions well received lots club members approach let know much enjoyed films As mentioned went Ohio attend Council meeting held prior Nats writing dont have financial figures Nats know number pre-entries over 1000 very good sign Ill mention some important things took place meeting First selection Vice-Presi dent District VII mail vote resulted tie between Tony Italiano Hardy Brodersen vote Council meeting re sulted Hardy Brodersen being returned Council served prior being beaten out Geoff Styles Geoff resigned take job flying site administrator Headquarters told John Worth land lord Washington served notice nual lease rate would increase $30000 $63726 expires early 1981 inspired Council authorize pur chase piece property would serve needs AMA HQ Should unde veloped land will pay cash own outright will set about having office building erected built specifications eye subleasing will course take some time will have continue renting interim hopefully rate somehwhere between what now pay what future holds may en tail move temporary quarters pres ent landlord interested three-year mini mum lease Council decided pursue issuance competitors license due com plaints received membership further decided no dues increase will necessary 1981 dues will $21 out magazine $25 magazine once again voted upon see whether would remain optional people supporting mandatory issue ace up sleeve proposed secret ballot vote reasoning some us feel hearts manda tory best Academy would cop out constituents secretly vote make mandatory didnt work issue failed seven six vote chance 1981 Nats could held Lakehurst NJ actively pursuing input locale 1982 FAI Scale team will selected using FAI rules rather USA rules should smooth out some problems en countered using latter method AMA will ask host 1981 Soaring Championships December FAI meeting Paris group Southern California clubs has presented proposal conduct meet next Council meeting will Wash ington DC 15th 16th November Usually Nominating Committee meets puts names ballot rubber stamp manner unless two nominated year saw four names subm itted Presidency After much discussion names Homer Smith John Grigg placed ballot incumbent Earl Witt unable pull enough support committee re-nominated same thing happened case Horrace Cain incumbent Vice-President District VI Im sure much will said made sometimes bold actions necessary AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds received word new ukie club Phoe nix call themselves Sun Valley Con troliners consist largely bunch retreads have gone ukie-RC route back again Some names older fliers might familiar about Ted Kraver Jim Storts club fortu nate have two flying sites club assisting Southwest Regionals will held 31 January 1 February 1981 extremely large meet held Phoenix Nevada get word via AVP Lonnie Kroeber flying goes despite heat -Scalers have put some demonstrations lead-in big meet held 9 10 11 October Eldorado Dry Lake south Henderson Showboat Casino meet headquarters Betty Stream District X AVP Don Weitz making arrangements Keith Whitney Utah her AVPs comes word third annual Pterodactyl Derby held Vernal UT early July two-day meet featuring UC FF verges edge funfly Keith claims has loosely called record rally claims thermals out-Taft Taft Id like see also sent information 21st annual contest held Labor Day weekend article will appear too late give advance information Per haps Keith will follow up some information still have some money left travel budget about inviting club meeting Dont forget have AMA display available mall show exhibition Drop line THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vico-Proojdonu Al Dulwr 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Box 48 Broativiem MT 59015 Ed Mc0olioagh 53 SE 61 Psrtland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reejo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Some may know now have honor being ballot office President opportunity serve Academy President leaves little awe important know think can good job because comes right down bottom line important resource bring Academy experience have manager Boeing Company since early 60s have spent much time worrying over problems Boeing Academy now facing will next few years experience Executive Coun cil goes back 1970 appointed Associate Vice-President Attendance Council meetings has continuous interruption since 1973 efforts Council have always directed toward moves positive directions have refused get involved petty ac tivities engaged recently others Among accomplishments sig nificant preparation long range plan Academy task took three years lot talking pleading lead ing perseverance now have plan ready used Much effort possible because direct experience planning Boeing plan also required major objectives Academy prioritized Very high list priorities acquisition keeping flyingsites member committee pro posed hire individual plan attack flying sites get ball rolling plan accepted Executive Council underway Other committees have worked Safety Committee Bylaws Committee Scholarship Committee addition am acting consultant Headquar ters staff task computerizing accounting system actions related aimed moving ahead future believe Academy must take steps now ready growth seen next decade rapidly reaching end ability stretch system designed 20000 mem bers meet growth need positiveacting Council led forward-looking Presi dent meet challenges will face years ahead feel can provide leadership will hear about topics near future 86 Model Avjation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta York NY 10005 What really first step aeromodel ing Im too sure suppose depends old beginner what experiences have Before think ing building anything imagine watching seagull soar sparrow swoop land ing could what starts love things fly could sight scrap paper caught up swirl wind starts saying yourself Gee better shape some strength right places could get piece paper ride current clear up out sight Bet could too can remember way back kid Junior Aviation League meet ing ended showers paper gliders being launched windows Jordan Marsh Company out over streets Boston recently son Richard have tossed high out over Wall Streets canyons always exciting race design next cut out bal ance test out across office ready simultaneous launch gest flight furthest highest safety point view dont think much window launches think highly paper gliders can flying fun begins So paper glider right now call Patty Paper Parrot short Patty uses piece stiff paper seven inches four half inches Note please said uses Patty does require paper exact size wings can little longer shorter wider body can longer orshortertoo fact thats big part enjoyment experimentation beginning though dont vary too far proven design Very important weight paper Just now made Patty cut Kleenex box proved far too heavy made some light-weight paper like Im typing now poor Patty floppy parrot Next came fairly stiff piece paper came mail advertise ment Just right Patty Paper Parrot born ordinary paper clip about one fourth inches long nose glided across room full majesty start fold paper half until get hang trace Pattys outline paper making sure put dotted line representing fold fold paper Using nice sharp pair shears cut Patty out dont too worried didnt cut right line sure make little cut B dont make too deep dont forget cut off corner C Now open up Patty slip paper clip should give more-or-less correct amount dihe dral Fold up twin fins B Note have elevators between B C bend up triflebetter make half triflefor stability Try gliding move paper clip back forth adjust center gravity location correct stalls dives thats Youre set probably wont need pattern cut out next Patty Just make sure wings broad enough strength keep twisting Same thing goes bodydont make too skinny between wing tail can try such designs canards tail first models putting clip tail instead front main wing should no limit imagina tion Make few regular Patty designs first course perfect adjustment technique can go fancy extra parts Scotch tape staples stuff Patty Paper Parrot starts A Nonny Moose Thinking about starts got mulling over some old issues Star Skippers first pomes A Nonny Moose ever published Nonny loved turn out doggerel well models ltad message im portant message Novice Nonny Moose Im sure can build plane really think could. someoned show cut wood can make fly real high really think can. someoned show read plan can make wing think tail body too someoned show spread glue can too modeler fly out best Just show will meet test Please show show show really want know. build plane fly plane really make go needs little push Just start will really think hobbys great Can someone help large young newcomers aero modeling can brought along older modelers encourage help make worth no Lindberghs flying Atlantic days start avalanche towards hobby shops So save little time kid down street group school youngsters own club might start off Patty Paper Parrot No CL Postal Fall Control Line fliers should note no postal contest has scheduled fall postals have successful re going little catching up before continuing November 1980 87 Square Paper Glider ED WHITTEN 0 PATTY THE PAPER PARROT AC) mminmmmin