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In unprecedented run-off election victors John Grigg Lockport NY AMA President Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL District VI Vice-President Grigg received 10436 votes run-off election AMA President Earl Witt received 10096 very close race Cain received 1713 votes run-off District VI Vice-President Bryant Thompson received 891 run-off election required because candidates AMA President III Grigg489 1665 Witt679 821 IIIIVV VI 1258775965970 13995009021650 District VI Vice-President received majority last years regular election AMA bylaws require majority An interesting point 1369 voted run-off election regular election last yeardespite use much costly first-class mail run-off ballot mailing much campaign publicity mailings sent out candidates supporters Also leaders regular balloting went winners run-off VII VIII IX 9581065 480 999669 388 APO/ XXIeignTotal 1381 415 15 10436 1566 500 23 10096 Totals 1168 2486 2657 1275 1867 2620 1957 1734 868 2947 915 38 20532 U Highlights 1980-An Annual Report Achievements John Worth Executive Director 1980 biggest membership year ever total 76397 members com pared 69763 1979 72879 1978 1979 year major dues crease much controversy connection resulting loss 3000 mem bers made up 1980 Anticipating small membership gain over 1979 Council approved 1980 budget based 74489 members exceeded 25% end 1980 rate membership renewal 1981 6% ahead year previous over 48809 members already recorded over 55000 tile end January number chartered clubs increased 1980 1432 compared 1328 1979 1288 1978 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1980 also increased 1687 compared 1596 1979 Among 1980 sanctioned events 790 Class meets 62 Class B 366 AA 41 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 24 FAI Team Selection Meets 143 Soaring Sanc tions new 1980 30 Special Events Among meets 33 Indoor 144 CL 197 FF 862 RC 12 team members selected 1980 World Championships plus team managers three Nordic glider three Wakefield rubber three FAI Power team members selected 1981 Free light event Spain RC Soaring--three team members selected 1981 event Sacra mento CA 1980 USA Control Line Aerobatics team took first place Poland did USA Indoor team West Baden IN Control Line Speed Team Race Combat teams also competed Poland AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1980 voting 206 proposals rules changes six General 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 28 FE approving 156 Ini tial vote four General 67 RC 23 CL 41 Scale 21 F F Yet concluded ate Interim Final votes determine proposals result official changes 1982-83 AMA rule hook also 172 National Records established 1980 101 Free Flight 42 Indoor seven RC Soaring 22 Control Line 12 world record sanctions issued U& modelers 1980 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1980 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1980 submitted supplementary data received positive indications new RC frequencies may grant ed late 1981 very successful 1980 Indoor World Championships held Indiana last time event held USA 1974 Indiana event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors Income event came within $3000 $24000 expenses 1980 Nationals however went red due comparatively low entry less 1500 contestants normally close 2000 held Ohio area Otherwise Nats held first time Wilmington OH generally some notable excep tions certain events good contest mostly good weather An important new AMA film com pleted 1980 fim IIoin u PcrU fa designed help clubs obtain flying sites Meanwhile AMAs Film Library Service very busy 763 copies films circulated clubs others ditring 1980 addition 1980 saw beginning AMAs new Video tape library several AMAs films con verted tape format service will greatly expanded 1981 AMAs magazine Modul vialion reached time high print order 1980 total 75500 copies December com pared 68800 copies previous year AMA participated HQ representation five malor model industry trade shows 1980 MS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA also annual Hohhy Industry Association HIA trade show Anaheim CA addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes National Congress Aero space Education Orlando FL American Society Aerospace Education also Florida National Recreation Parks Asso ciation Phoenix AZ World Aerobatic Championships Oshkosh WI Aircraft Own ers Pilots Association Kansas City MO 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1980 compared 23 1979 teams put 374 flying and/or mall shows 1980 nd oim poq -I April1981 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents Grigg Cain Run-Ott Election Winners Totals Votes President District 4-H Looks AMA Clubs Help Public Service Opportunity Promote Model Aviation Would like hero com munity Well might just get chance soon-so let tell about 4-H national organization originally rural areas now everywhere young people help develop various skills improve value themselves country 4-H has full variety programs youth covering almost aspect modern day living AMA has developing contacts 4-H national leadership see can assist aerospace program 4-H now knows through its mem bers Academy has much expertise could benefit young members re cently provided 4-H National Office chartered club lists can dissemi nate information top Leader state union well Guam Puerto Rico 4-H does have organized aerospace program lack lead ers/instructors have knowledge practical experience modeling AMA chartered club has officer shown club listing quite prob able will get call local 4-H Leader community am asking respond cooperative manner help get mutually beneficial project off good start try get youngsters involved hobby United States needs hive kids involved model aviation least two reasons First good helps keep out trouble Second may develop aviators astronauts future simply citizens will better understand support model aviation activi ties local communities club viewpoint makes sense three ways help local 4-H Leader may open way new contacts friendly attitude model aviation days diminishing flying sites need friends can get also makes sense something constructive com munity because helps YOU need flying site helps build model avia tion too Lastly kids kept busy models usually ones stay out trouble can save taxpayer dollars cause has proven vandalism de creases good youth programs effect Please discuss next club meet ing Try get some volunteers will cooperate 4-H help local pro grams can take initiative self call local 4-H Leader make him offer Lets work together make 1981 great year model aviation Thanks Geoff Styles Flying Site Programs Director 70 Model Aviation AMA Accident Medical Benefit Limits Contrary information membership card pertaining AMAs Acci dent/Medical Insurance policy currently provides up $7500 personal jury $1500 dismemberment death $1000 stated card Accident Medical Coverage applies injuries resulting model operation accidents regardless causes accidents AMA Comprehensive General Liability Protection applies injury property dam age caused AMA member someone else requires operation accordance official AMA Safety Code provides coverage up $1000000 per accident bodily injury and/or property damage except first $50 deductible property damage See 1980-81 Official Model Aircraft Regulations full details about both AMA Comprehensive General Liability Cover age Accident/Medical Coverage particu lar pages 11 2 facts 115 accident report form 117 Official AMA Safety Code NC World Takes Ott Florida fascinating concept named R/C World Florida Incorporated multimillion dollar planned community modelers planned offer over 200 acres model airplane boating facilities luxurious condominiums individual homesites near perfect weather Orlando FL R/C World promises make possible modelers enjoy sport whenever wish style unsurpassed intended eliminate modeling problems bad weather loss flying fields encroaching com merce founders R/C World AMA members Lee Painter Bill Sharpe Rich mond VA Painter has eight-year back ground real estate raising real estate venture capital has run entire model gauntlet plastic kits RC Stand-Off Scale Sharpe modeler over 25 years engineer former general sales manager 18-million-dollar real estate investment trust Fifty percent modelers United States live northeast quadrant country says Painter Because weather enjoy outside activity four five months per year modelers live milder climate face growing problem losing scarce flying fields expanding business Painter Sharpe recently organized Hobby Associates Limited Florida limited partnership comprised 30 leaders model industry Hobby Associates sponsors R/C World Florida Inc nine its members serve R/C Worlds board direc tors Limited partners include Sid Axelrod President Top Flite Models Frank ( rtmti,t,d Oil ISUlIc 73 Jay Gerber AMA Film Projects ulrector shown mmy awarded tar expertise film production National Football League Jay longtime RC modeler amateur radio operator lives Philadelphia area has produced films AMA includ ing new designed help AMA clubs get flying sites Jays Emmy sits between other foot ball mementoes give testimony fact top cinematographers fielda good reason AMAs films highly regarded long last elections over after six monthsfrom early August 1980 end January 1981 US Presidential race doesnt take long neither would AMA elections some mis guided advice accepted linmedi ate past President Something must done ease situation fu ture elections several ideas have put forth already problem will prime concerns Executive Council solve election office accomplished alone feel honor bound recognize helped both time financial support postage expensive own local club Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club contrib uted $100 Larry Lundy longtime friend modeler contributed both time money did Frank Anderson member both AMA MAAC other local modelers con tributed time folding letters stuffing addressing envelopes contribut ed smaller amounts money added up appreciated support thanks go wonderful people would writing important contribution help made wife en couraged side through entire campaign Bless women support hobby WHY did Witt decide run write-in campaign did few mod el industry concerns support him finan cially did AMA members see fit support him votes just philosophical ques tions questions must deep ly thoroughly considered Executive Council has great amount criticism AMA focused John Worth past theres probably some VP columns issue naturalhe top salaried employee AMA target wheth er directly responsible John perfect Like us does have faults firmly believe totally dedicated AMA spends virtually waking moment con cerned about future would sup port move replace him IF capable dedicated individu al could found Criticize want have better suggestion stay home Meanwhile John presently devel oping replacement himselfVince Mankowski Vince least several years being fully qualified ready Vince young aggressive deep thinker John made excellent choice recruiting him ranks volunteer officers Youll hear ing lot man during com ing years SHOWTIME As am writing IMS show Anaheim just over As read WRAMS White Plains NY just history Yet come Toledo MACS Long Beach Southwest Modelers Show Dallas several local mall shows shows well spread across country thousands modelers af forded excellent opportunities see newest developments other model ers handiwork meet new old friends have never pleasure fun attending shows should make ex tra effort get fast coming important growth success hobby glow plug digital radio WHERE ARE WE GOING swer question started way back first joined AMA 1947 virtually infancy crawling stumbling way along grew some during SOs dang near broke backs banana peel early 60s group really interested totally dedicated individuals took over got us back track reached 20000 members 25000 Through 70s membership rate really took off reaching phenomenal 78000 members enjoyed clos ing 1980 books did just happen took hard work part lot people Its going require hard work months years come roster reaches 100000 will mean us pulling together pur posely antagonizing other quest own selfish goals will mean oc casional hardships us swal lowing pride work good cannot go publicly tearing apart need badly Differences opinion will exist open discussion can resolve positive progressive results must Working together can cre ate miracles talking AMA lets TALK PROUDTALK PROGRESS accomplish progress need support Support leaders competitors sport fliers input Vice-Presidents will give us needed impetus work YOU dont have corner ideas progress can help Don Dewey RCM suggested Scale masters program select team Scale internats similar what presently done Pattern Sailplanes about proposal NASA Its about time contest ants become involved just fortunate enough able get Nats letter Art Gittleman Roslyn PA asking about possibility AMA publishing list insurance companies offer home owners policies cover model aircraft may legally improper list publish can bet will look kind thinking need membershipPositive Progressive Supportive membership needs Highlights continued page 69 AMA Executive Council met four times 1980at Orlando FL January Arlington VA May Wilmington OH Nats August Arlington VA again November 1980 first year some new officers Executive Council positions VP-District Ill Dave Brown Ohio VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Michigan replaced Geoff Styles latter joined HQ staff VP-IX Travis McGinnis Colorado replaced Vince Man kowski also joined HQ staff Foot note As AMA Executive Director acting further interest AMA other ganizations served 1980 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique lnterrationale American Soci ety Aerospace Education Nation al Association Rocketry major new achievement AMA 1980 purchase 16-acre piece property Reston VA suburb Washing ton DC 10th December Upon site built during next two years permanent home AMA ending over 40 years renting office space purchase made outright no mortgage ac cumulated surplus funds AMA owns property free clear anything else has happened recent years achievement indicates dramatic progress AMA has made since organization ex tablished 1936 April 1981 71 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 rn Dale Welch President Birming ham RC Association Judge Jim Davis have written official letter club admonishing AMA offi cials using reports back model airplane magazine per sonal politics did promote letter am tired hearing about NOT know what issue came up last Council meeting either voted against abstained due free press theory tell what to vote letters will distributed Council colorful ones reprinted ballot page mark choice cut out mail Kirkwood Thermaleers Club McDonnell Douglas FF Club both St Louis MO joint meeting other night mailed invitation went saw film revisited several old friends President other member Kirkwood Thermaleers fine contest flier own right enjoyed visit St Louie hope will invite bit-1- -t-rn remember years ago lost field Fred held together newslettera remarkable saga thankless hard work Good friend Ken Gulliford President Charleston SC Radio Control Society writes boy Ken Jr now President Clovis Model Airplane Drivers Society Clovis NM Father son beginning kit RC models togetherhalf South Carolina half New Mexico mail buddy John Gorday AMA Asso ciate Vice-President Mississippi writes Donald Pressgrove Water Valley MS did receive rule book Also accident forms car rental card bumper sticker Meanwhile mag being shuf fled wrong place Can help? Help way kids Mr Mike Woodfolk AMA Headquarters ing thing straightening out have problem Let us hear youdont just stew taking money want get moneys worth. bIot mentioned dont respond now dont crab later VOTEBALLOTVOTE DI am opposed AMA officials using magazine politics NO MORE personal politics reports jjjI am unopposed such measures Free press Na AMA No MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20th Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Include comments Goody ones will reprintedpro/con 72 Model Aviation Posing proudly 1980 World Championship team Control Line Stunt AMA sent gentlemen Warsaw Poland partly dues money last year world champi ons Shown front Les McDonald 1st place LR rear Bill Werwage 3rd place Bob Hunt 2nd Wynn Paul 10th entire world very proud international triumph gentleman snown nere ms scale Jenny can lay claim longest running durable newslet ter editorships history Ameri can modeling Beginning twelfth year running TWICE month Fred KomLosy has churned out over 250 issues Palm Beach FL Aeronauts ncic ILu1aAs unt tin icas top FF competitors Chris Presi dent clubs Stan Stoy own above Carl Fries holding latest FAI Power ship Carl also Garcher President Midwest Models Sig Manufacturing also limited partner two popular hobby magazines RC Modeler Model Airplane News Other AMAers include Ed Mate architect designed Chicago Hyatt Regency Hotel Harold Parenti designer Top Flite Models prominent Scale competitor Also involved R/C World Ed Izzo inventor foam wing Dave Brown internationally known RC Pattern flier both Bob Doris Rich couple made first trans continental radio control flight An equally impressive group modelers serve R/C Worlds nine-member board directors Included Dr Walt Good former AMA President pioneer Radio Con trol also Warren Hitchcox current President Model Aeronautic Association Can ada Others corporate attorney Bill Mathews communications company Presi dent Chuck Foreman AMA District Vice-Presidents Dave Brown Another Jim Greer respected Pattern flier owner ofthe successful grinding wheel abrasive companies country Two board members Dixie Cutrone Mario Yederlinic modelers commer cial developers experienced building con dominiums apartment complexes shop ping centers people success ful business backgrounds knowledge modeling will play integral role making R/C World come life An incredibly vast array hobby facilities planned R/C World such paved direc tional runways twice long football field Transmitting frequencies will monitored elaborate functional control tower Taxi-ways will lead spacious pit areas hous ing underground terminals signal mod elers frequency being used given moment short distance away ave nue CL circles will buzz Stunt flying dog-fighting Free Flighters will have own domain can launch planes open skies boating enthusiasts will zip crafts atop smooth water scenic lake sportsmen requiring supplies refreshment grounds will have hobby shop -food beverage bar brief shuttle between recreational residential areas comfortable golf tram will provided Energy-efficient condominiums indi vidual homesites planned provide wide selection housing residents will live RIC World Several different floor plans will offered includes hobby room equipped special screening enabling modeler fine-tune transmitter adjustments craft interfering frequencies field Other standard features will include central air-conditioning cozy eat-in kitchens abundance closet space Modelers will enjoy olympic-size swim ming pool asphalt tennis courts ele gant clubhouse complete restaurant cocktail bar social director will organize dances plan barbeques supervise ban quets will follow national interna tional competitions hosted RIC World discreet distance residential section ample camping facilities will accommodate vacationing modelers comfort necessary cater modelers slightest whim planned RIC World through public placement preferred stock conceivable wonderland will owned managed en tirely hobbyists Instead borrowing money banks paying high terest rates explains Lee Painter offer shares ownership R/C World modelers pay interest Its investment something familiar backed real estate run modelers want something positive industry Ownership stock will spread throughout 50 states Canada order develop broad base support once R/C World established Painter Sharpe envision building similar projects mid-and far-west regions United States Stockholders R/C World will auto matically own portion subsequent enter prises Dividends will based profits received sale rental condomini ums individual homesites fees camp ground facilities income generated hobby shops restaurants boutiques receive additional information con cerning R/C World modelers invited contact R/C World Florida Inc 216 East Jackson St Orlando FL 32801 R/C World Florida Inc C Lee Painter 2307 Leighton Court Richmond VA 23233 Flying SitesLandowner Liability Laws So have flying site has use some time No problems have ex perienced have become complacent about personal injuries happening until day visitor site gets hurt Maybe stepped rabbit hole maybe fell tree no business climbing Anyway costs him some money take care injuries loses some time work gets paid hour lost money too visitor gets little less friend ly decides wants someone else pay medical bills compensate him lost wages decides sue club landowner am going tell about legislation affects landowner Most states have legislation limits liability landowner whether injured party lessee invitee property fact states have type statute Alaska Arizona Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah What purpose legislation Well give some measure protection landowners encouraging allow use property recreational purposes However quick point out de gree care owed landowner jured party varies state state few precedents established na tionwide advised check local guidance through local attorney list state statutes number phone number can call get copy state listed below StatePhone AL205 269-5011 Law ALCodetit47 281 1973 AKNone AZNone ARAR St Ann50-11-01 1971 CACACivCode 846916 445-4711 1976 COCO Rev St303 892-9911 33-41-1011973 33-41-1 06 1975 CTCT Gen St Ann 52-557f 1976 DEDE Code Ann tit 7 5901 1975 FLFL St Ann 51904 488-1234 1974 3752515 1976-77 GAGA Code Ann404 656-2000 105-403 1968 HIHI Rev St 520808 548-2211 1975 IDID Code 604208 384-2411 1976 ILIL Ann St ch 70217 782-2000 31 1976-77 INlNCodeAnn317633-4000 4-16-3-1 1974 14-1-3-18 1973 14-2-6-3 1973 IAlACodeAnn5152815011 111C1 1976 907 465-2111 602 271-4900 501 371-3000 2035662211 678-4000 Aprit 198173 Artists conception proposed RIC World Florida development StateLawPhone KSKSStAnn913296-Olil 58-3201 1975 KYKY Rev St Ann502 564-2500 411190 1976 LALA Rev St Ann504 389-6601 92795 1976 MEME Rev St Ann207 2891110 tit 12 1974 MDMD Nat Res Code301 267-0100 Ann 1 1974 MAMAAnn Lawsch216177272121 1 7C 1973 MIMI Cump Laws Ann517 373-1837 300201 197677 MNMN St Ann612 2966013 8701 1977 MSNone MONone MTMT Rev Codes Ann406 4992511 67808 1970 NENE Rev St 001402 471-2311 1974 NVNV Rev St 41510702 885-5000 1975 NHNHRevStAnn603271-lilO 21234 1973 NJNJStAnn6092922121 2A42A-1 197677 NMNMStAnn505827-4011 53-4-51 1975 NYNY Gen Oblig Law518 472-8800 91 03 197677 NCNC Gen St919 7334111 113-1205 1975 NDNDCent Code701 2242000 53-08-01 1974 OHOH Rev Code Ann614 466-2000 153318 1964 1533181 1975 OKOK St Ann tiL 76405 521-2011 101976 OROR Rev St503 378-3131 105655 1975 PAPAStAnnAit68717787-2121 477-1 197677 RINone SCSCCode 51-81803 758-0221 1975 SDSD Comp Laws Ann605 224-3011 20-9-5 1976 TNTNCodeAnn6157413011 111301 1973 51-801 1966 TXTX Civ St Ann tit 1512 475-2323 Art lb1969 UTNone VTVT St Ann tit 10802 828-1110 5212 1973 VAVA Code 42804 786-0000 1976 WAWA Rev Code Ann206 753-5000 424200 1975 WVWV Code 5-1304 348-3456 1971 WIWI St Ann608 265-0341 29681 2 & 4 1973 29683 & 5 1976-77 WYWY St 891307 777-7011 1975 Remember club protected liability up limit AMA comprehensive general liability coverage based stipulations policy See AMA Rule Book facts claim form Geoff Styles Flying Site Programs Director Pat Boone Larry Bolich AMAs Special Events Director worked together Las Vegas last January 9-10 connection planning possible 1981-82 campaign featuring model aviation activities Sopwith Pup model Terry Handy along other Las Vegas modelers Bruce Williams Robert Mearns provided models assist ance photography session Occasion National Easter Seal Society directors meeting Pat Boone National Easter Seal Host 1981 AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA mem bers have access AMA Film Library presently consisting 14 16mm filmsmost color sound Theyre great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance Chartered clubs have priority film rental also pay least$5 except $8 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES rental Chartered Clubs $10 others$15 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES cases refundable deposit $50 rental fee must made Following partial list films available full list information order form write AMA HO Film Library 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS New 1979 film types sizes Scale model aircraft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 78 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviatIonthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS NY Toledo MACS CA about 20 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its new NatiQnal Air & Space Muse um About 30 minutes Shows ballooning hang gliding aerobatics commercial mili tary including Blue Angels Navy Team WINGS & THINGS Music no narration About 25 minutes General interest British made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY About 20 minutes Projuced Jerry Joseph East man Kodak Co 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Doylestown PA About 25 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber 74 Model Aviation w DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES FCC Report Continued Decembe 1980 ssue Model Ava tion initiated publication Special Re port produced AMAs Frequen cy Committee submitted FCC September 1980 followup AMAs ori ginal petition RC frequencies filed FCC November 1978 January February March issues Model Aviation continued publication AMAs Special Report because origi nal lengthy continues issues well technical information highly infor mative concerning nature complexity problems involved RC circuitry tend take granted Most readers may find too complicated boring Yet stands significant contribution under standing state art sophisti cation techniques involved regret necessity breaking up report small segments hope may actually make easier absorb data presented meantime keep mind object obtain frequencies current indications may reasonably expect 1982 could have about two dozen made imme diately available up 50 real possi bility within 10 years C Receiver Bandwidth Limitations Con siderations Optimum receiver bandwidth band width necessary recover desired trans mitted information successfully relect other extraneous information ideal ized receiver will accept desired informa tion bandwidth anything beyond abruptly rejected beyond selectivity receiver bandpass real world compromises dictate achievable bandwidths limiting factor RC receivers interme diate frequency amplifiers Front-end RF se lectivity generally limits receiver about 1% center frequency 72 MHz RF stage selectivity about 700 KHz 3dB point 10 KHz channel spacing selectivity must obtaind IF IF transformers alone adequate given size/weight problems RC receivers produce de sired narrow band response Monolithic filter networks using piezo electric magnetostric tive other technology necessary Receivers embodying techniques dis cussed above have produced several RC manufacturers narrow band FM NBFM use few years NBFM re ceivers use ceramic filters relatively narrow bandwidths skirt selectivity permitting successful 10 KHz operation following spectrum analyzer photographs show typical receiver IF sweeps RC receiver designed NBFM operation 72 MHz As readily apparent receiver possess es good skirt selectivity rela tively sharp nose receiver selectivity transmitted information accom modated receiver pass-band Figure 4 shows swept measurement 5 KHz per division 72 MHz receiver de signed NBFM some distortion due modulation products evident sweep general bandpass evident Figure 5 shows same receiver cen ter marker markers z As ob servable photograph edges already 25 dB down Figure 6 shows same receiver cen ter markers z skirt selec tivity evident markers now down about 40 dB receiver design used ex ample recoverable signal 600 mV P-P transmitted deviation 800 Hz expected 3 dB receiver bandwidth 55-60 KHz must now factor allowable band width crystal tolerance determine acceptable range crystal error trans mitter deviation FM permits opera tion reasonable time acceptable performance RC environment D For FM transmission derivation opti mum deviation foregoing evident op eration 10 KHz raster requires receiver bandwidths vicinity 55-60 KHz total achieve satisfactory adjacent channel rejection IF section Since number factors combine determine overall usable bandwidth various effects must combined worst-case derive optimum frequency deviation performing simple worst-case analysis following parameters will used reasonable assumptions real components systems 1 Initial crystal tolerance multiplied 72 MHz-500 Hz CT 2 Temperature variation -20 600Csome compensation- Hz IV 3 2-year aging @ 200 Hz/yr 440 HzCA 4 Ceramic filter center freq within Hz FF 5 Receiver bandwidth minimum 2750 Hz 8W additive tolerance build-up used effects listed above yield bandwidth budget follows Total worst-case frequency error 500 400 1840 Hz Total bandwidth available modulation 2750-1840 910 Hz course seldom possible toleranc es add up above case some adjust ment possible within transmitter compensate certain effects above field changeable receiver crystals assumed however tolerance build-ups above must accepted uncontrollable Conservative production design requires correct parts possible accumulations result still functional unit likely conditions analysis cannot end point however since recovered audio detector bandwidth must considered preferable given detector bandwidth slight ly excess Hz enough care used design provide usable amount recovered audio Current FM designs exhibit voltage frequency V/F ratios about 500 mV/KHz P-P Hz Deviation fore provides sufficient signal processing later stages yet allows suf ficient latitude frequency error permit reliable use over least two-year period concluded NBFM practical within state art However other modulation techniques should preclud ed long can accommodated within 6 KHz bandwidth Flying Near Airports Careful Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pipen District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Asoocinee Vice-Presdenns Roborn C 5rode,- 405 Mun Streen Nanhca NH 03060 Ceorqe Parcer 7 Paul Lee MA 0t238 Mkr Schindler 5 doldac [Jr. L2Jara CT 06335 lVillium Piilbur 6 Lauro Ann Kirter5 Mt 03904 harsh weather up New England lot model activity April1981 75 Figure 4 NBFM Receiver z/Div HI 10 dB/ Div V Figure 5 Same Figure 4 markers z Figure 6 Same Figure 4 markers -Iz have heard two-year-old club Houlton Spud Dusters hope visit during 1981 now residence bit closer will able provide some assist ance planned air show Houl ton Flying Clubrtoo guys must accept regret resignation good friend AVP Ray Gibouleau Old Town ME Ray has lot going busy flying full scale commercial birds Ill try fill northern Maine slot meantime letter District appointed officers worksto tell recent workings AMA election pol itics Lots local activity Waterville area too have pleasure attending formation meetings two clubs Winthrop area another right Winslow clubs later per haps can form council clubs clude some others close Southern New Hampshire RC Club vited annual dinner must tell unique presentation made seems members time after unsuccessful attempts fly plane stomped death edge flying site name thus has firmly affixed Big Foot Well dinner wife presented RC airplane invited perform husbands feat behold MAGNIFICENT invited another wife assist holding hands jointly jumped onto plane resting unaware floor Pictures may coming column certainly event other clubs could probably will emulate What fun bunch lots door prizes lots families humor lust plain good folks Congratulations offi cers Earl Guyer President Dick Eston VicePresident Darrell Wagner Treasurer Roland Harmon Secretary club will again host New England Championships 1981 has lot club activity planned summer season New Jese York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoate Vics-PresidenOs Pete Banchin 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fnk Orency 998110w Ace Pscaoaway NJ 08854 Hank Lkev 46 Cor, Or. Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 50 Rand Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 V,lt Tl,ove 208 kV,dewere Frd Syracuse N 13219 Second District Thoughts late ever visit club district question prevails over others going have EAST COAST NATS revelation year site will Seguin TX has served improve thinking nor language-choice mem bership registering emotions whieh run entire range sheer disappointment including angry denunciations un printable terminology responsible such choice sufficient answer assure aggrieved choice ratified Executive Council formal official session want know 1 WHOSE choice ratified 2 WHY made first place first answer simple ie Nats Executive Planning Committee second answer defies analysis far am concerned failure locally sponsored efforts locate 1981 Nats Lakehurst NJ served produce still further disappointment Anyway question persists ever shall have east coast Nats again last held 1969 Willow Grove Naval Air Station near Philadelphia PA US Navy host days Nats rotated annually among four Naval Air Stations Willow Grove being other three being order Glenview IL Los Alamitos CA Dallas TX way modelers wherever lived chance attend Nats least once fourth year could measure life span terms its estimated extent divided four Today high cost travel may able afford two such expeditions As Vice-President District II shall make effort have 1982 Nats held site located within reasonable traveling distance modelers part coun try Thereafter fairness modelers Nats should definitely rotated annually western mid-western eastern locations appears fair way handle very important matter next Executive Council meeting first during current term January 30 shall propose use definite site lo cated between New York Baltimore have unofficially quietly vestigating during last six months prospects availability encouraging facilities adequate Free Flight Soaring events shall course keep advised prog ress direction Staffing new District II Contest Co ordinator RC Pattern RC contests other involving Pylon Soaring effective January 1 1981 Bill Fuori resides 28 Fernwood Drive Commack NY 11725 Telephone 516-543-3895 Please send sanction applications other com munications concerning said RC events directly Bill instead to former coordinator Larry Lundy Lockport NY point join thank ing Larry handling tough times thankless job us during past two years Bill computer authority has published number books pertaining computers has taught computers Nassau College expect have benefit computerized contest coordian tion system going us under expert supervision Okay Billhit keys another development Walt Throne served Associate VP Syracuse NY area throughout four-year period VP has rejoined staff same capaci ty serve during present term point wish join thanking Hank Smith former AVP Syracuse area having served well such dedication during last two years Hank really nice guy enjoys people well modeling pleased clude following photograph sent us concerning Annual Fall Picnic Syracuse ARCS October 12 1980 As Hank describes outing started rain became bitter cold looked like snow air Would Syracuse mem bers call off picnic go home life cooked hot dogs flew airplanes through heavy wind cold darkness sun came out two min utesthats decided take pic ture think what model aviation about agree Hank GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania C West virtisia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati WI 45236 Aanocate VicePeesdanns Joe Siben 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Prancin Fluharty 504 21st 50 Vienna WV 29101 Corky Hoitmac SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat Sn. Philadelphia PA 19107 togene Shellney 217 Euclid Ace. Scoordale PA 15693 am again late writing report hope will make deadline am full elation news has just nounced hostages coming home times like Americans realize what great country live Cincinnati Enquirer Sunday paper January 11 aquarter-page article FCCs ruling cannot fly six meters someone elses license somewhat derogatory nature last line read ld unexpected visi tors model airplane meets season Now dont know idle threat real promise would recommend AMA members make sure have proper unexpired FCC licenses equipment times flying RC good idea tape photocopy li cense inside flightilne box inside transmitter own safe side CHECK YOUR LICENSE NOW people have expired licenses realizing have recently extensive talks Hardy Brodersen subject redis tricting contest coordination after talking Marge Wiesenbach District Ill west contest coordinator have come conclusion best way avoid conflicts between events clubs Contest Directors work among selves help alleviate problems Basi cally contestants know approximately particular event run par ticular club sponsoring clubs CDs would check around find out communicate between themselves problems could minimized As situations answer communicate received letter recently Herman Funk Pittsburg related in76 Model Aviation cident witnessed club required new unknown airplane flown first check pilot owner could prove ability fly sounds great safety measure cident Mr Funk witnessed ended very disappointed 10-year-old check pilot crashed airplane first flight apparently because pilot error clubs requiring would behoove absolutely sure check pilots have VERY high degree proficiency order avoid type problem have received few letters lately regard ing various rules competition ob vious members dont realize VP has virtually nothing rules proposals Send rules suggestions questions appropriate contest board member listed directory Compe tition News section magazine opposite side street Mr Funks letter also received letter Carmine Barnada Croydon PA lauding club Levittown Aerobugs help has received letters like reflect what makes hobby great District III Calendar March 13-15Cleveland OH National Model Airplane Show Randal Park Mall Contact Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Salon OH 44139 March 21-22Southwestern Ohio Model Exposition Static Show Northgate Mall Cincinnati OH 45236 March 22Marion OH Static Show TnRivers Joint Vocational School Contact Jim Russell 598 Irey Ave Marion OH 43302 February 22Modelers Swap Show American Legion Hall 1106 Park Ave East St Rt 430 East Mansfield OH Contact Dick Sheppard RD 4 Shelby OH 44805 Delaware rict Colombia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremin District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asoocato Vce-Peeadanos Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carendon 2 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champisre 205 Tlpton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlortesnille VA 22901 V 3ill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19609 Jont Fresmon 7012 Wvra Courr Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 time column being written AMA presidential election still up air run-off ballots have sent out results known yet As far District IV concerned will Vice-President next two years thank voted time will no changes District IV officers think have done very good job past two years will continue next two years Speaking District IV some lucky RC fliers went Tangerine Contest Florida came home gold Kirk Wicker took second place Advanced Pat tern Tom Kirk took second Expert Pattern picture below Kirk Wicker winning pattern ship understand District IV winners Scale did get names much way flying activity go ing District IV month lot club reorganization going lots changes club officers chance recently see land RC World going purchase Florida will make beautiful flying site have heard pro ject yet its going planned communi ty RC modelers Orlando will approximately 180 acres flying site condominiums houses club house other things enjoy facility will probably use sometime year would like information project drop line Ill send brochures geta lot newsletters very well done recently has nothing good say about AMA low quote Max-Fax Newsletter November/December 1980 Holy Buffalo Burgers! Remember big flap few months ago AMA concerning free memberships CDs level con tests Well check page 73 December issue Model Aviation free membership now given CD ready Delta Dart contest Washington DC just full people qualify thd title Administrative Wiz guess editor did stop think much time work go Delta Dart program building model prior contest supervised work needs done usually young kids prior contest actually part contest also best ways get young people hobby would think organization like Maxecutors would wel come type activity particularly since lot rubber indoor models guess Ill hear lot static about maybe its time stopped complaining about what AMA did did make suggestions get involved try help programs input ideas guy does complaining never contributes guy contributes nev er does complaining Think about Whats Happening District IV Westminster Aero Modelers chance visit club recently Westminster MD annual election meeting Christmas banquet very good open question answer session AMA par ticularly AMA functions very diversified club very friendly people club presented ashtray has Snoopys footprints Thanks very warm cordial visit Patuxent Aeromodelers received new newsletter month Its Patuxent Fly er published Patuxent Aeromodelers Patuxent Naval Air Station Maryland newsletter looks like have lot races planned coming summer Thought might enjoy picture Gerry Wilhelms Bucker jungmeister landing wheel missing happened District IV meeting North Carolina last fall Warning modelers 72240 around Port Deposit MD areaWiley Manufactur ing operating 72240 Thats month Report upcoming Council meeting next issueJ Alabama ida gia iotippi ts Rico V South Cartlina nonon DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 2712 SW 24th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Associate VicePreodento John Gordue 115 Bayberry Lane Jacorson MS 39212 Frehard Jacvsn 108 Thornlne Charleston Herghts SC 29405 Arthur Jolrrrspn P32 Bunyan Dr ay Beach FL 32444 Phillip McCoweIl 6021 Forlirg Fork Nasnurlle TN 27205 Joseph Miculizi SF 00066 Con 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Pd Moormen 70 Fifth Sr Shnlrmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram FO Sos 4506 Brrrrringhan AL 36206 Rod Spanier Floridas Imperial RC Club heard friend Pennsylvania wanted sell /a-scale Aeronca Tandem Trainer called told some just bought last Novem ber Christmas Eve Rods wife told him look outside front door large wooden box much too large get through front doorl Inside -scale Aeron ca Rod called about month earlier wife Sandy called Kenny Lash Pennsylvania bought model Rod un derstandably has elected wife Modelers Wife Year District V has new RC Contest Coordi nator RC Please send RC contest sanction requests H K Butch Norckauer 12016 Queens Place Huntsville AL 35803 Butch really newhe has handling RC Soaring contest sanctions Now has RC Contest Coordinator duties thanks Butch taking job Charlene Fields months effort gave job modelers Valdosta GA really putting things together have two fairly new clubs both growing larger better month RCers generally long South Land Aero Modelers SLAM CLers generally belong South Georgia Flying Circus SGFC fair amount overlap membership another indication both clubs doing things right April 1981 77 L R Jim Finney Ted Van Ranwyck Mike Marositz President South Georgia Flying Circus kneelingi 1979 Tom Veloskey Kissimmee Valley Model Club put model skydiving demonstration King Orange Scale Meet Tom has now developed new plane carries three model jumpers time jump plane piloted Toms young son climbs altitude command jumpers jump controlled ground three jumper pilots thats four radios work Tom designing plane carry four jumpers Two newsletters Florida reported similar situations relate safety sad ness Both situations involved fatal heart attacks club flying fields Wesley Hoss Cartwright West Pasco Model Pilots Bill Hopper winter guest Palm Beach Aeronauts club both suffered fatal heart attacks doing what loved dofly mod els flying alone help available Please dont fly aloneyou may need help Keep youngsters involved Clubs seem doing youngsters daysthats future its helping ground work let have part hobby Flying Gators Gainesville doing share Its good idea department junior other beginner makes first solo make special event Imperial RC Club does friend Tom Thacker resign AVP Georgia did fine job have nominations volunteers replace ment job can lot work lot headaches lot fun Ah fun Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Keotatky our VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-Presidefit 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6130913 Aaaocias Jie-Prnshdgm Fi-aex Hghes 401 5 BetI, Pletrsburg MO 64477 Glen, Lee 819 Mandrake Baania IL 60510 Hem, Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univesjt1 City MO 63132 Wi, Snas P0 Bon 306 B~rgmn KY 40310 Help Help Tom Osborne President Monroe County IN RC Club needs an swer After discussions searching Tom group Bloomington-Bedford fliers cannot determine just what so-called end flying season Can help Let say thanks Kansas City area modelers super hospitality Janu ary 10-11 AVP Frank Hughes tour guide fine mall show nice eve ning spent discussing number model ing/AMA topics Present Bill Shirky Tom Krummel KC Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA Mike Mockridge President Mark Pierce KCACA Treasurer Frank Stretesky KC Northern Knights Mike Gubbert St Joe RC Steve Ewing David Irminger Smithville Dam Busters Jim Justus Sunchasers RC Club hope meeting nice Thanks again Activities happening Attend some March 14-15South Bend IN RC Model Show Concord Mall March 15St Louis Mkt St Armory Thermaleers McDonald Douglas Indoor Meet March 21-22Normal IL College Hills Mall SIRS Annual Static Show April 5St Louis Mkt St Armory MDCNATO Indoor March-AprilNumerous club static events Harold Todd editor Chiefs RC News Views Fairbury IL reports attaching streamers trainers does assist beginning pilot remain oriented air crafts directionan idea will tried Harold really pushes Balsa USA Swizzle Stick Sometimes nice things happen love give AMA Award Excellence arrived prior notice present Chi cagoland RC award discovered distinguished visitor returning RC after 10-year absence Mr Leo Galin original founder Chicagoland RC years ago Welcome back Leo Al Meyers Suburban Aero Club Chicago informed some Indian apolis group working District Club Team Fun Fly Something new teams will consist two persons club can enter two teams Small clubs will bet ter able well against big boys information come Sometimes things nice also happen Nice magazine can educational February 81 issue example brought 78 Model Aviation IL RI Roy Hopkins Gordan Mayer Russ Hailey Doug Davis President SLAM Three Gators surrounded beauty Karen Bailey gives trophy Ed Smith Cara Collett hands Jim Rice fellow middle trophy club President Ken Collett -d own mess about flying weather e picted Notice short-sleeved shirts shadows Doug Wilsman helping yours truly fun fly still have no idea what doing OSl Some say never have idea what Im doing anywayl least warm rsuefll Lialty our,uru pruawss e pieque pilot patch Danny Manley being youngest club member solo Next will giving Danny trophies winn ing contests Winners first RC Skydiving Contest November 1980 Kissimmee Valley Model Club Florida First overall Bill William son RCACF Stu Richmond RCACF first place winner new information relative Mr Winters re tirement page 11 Mr Winter cred ited early retirement time thought Mr Winter retired January 1 1980 Mr Worth Mr Winter sent letter Executive Council October 31 1979 stating such Mr Worth reference Mr Winter stated ving ami cable purely own choosing Winter wrote ision freelance home no buses explana tion Copies available SASE have no tape Mr Wheeley did state person February 19 1980 Mr Winter retired except parttime help-out two days week An other supportive document letter R Moulton Model Allied Publications Ltd dated October 9 79 expressing good bye Mr Winter editor column originally illustrated several other revelations Mr Wheeley has advised phone get Iowa igan C Minnesota C Wsrn,n VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President RO Boa 11t4 Birmingham MI 48t1 2 Associate Vice-Preeldenna James Clark 4444 iVoodninw Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milmaukon WI 53218 Robern 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 WiIliunt Rohrlng 4494 Tangiewood Tr. Sn Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsetn Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Heres John Windstanley launching scratch-built Windrifter GVRC Grand Valley Radio Control Club Nancia Ml field Picture month read reelected case Ill save certain items appropriate times As Model Aviation appears entering era exponential expansion foresee new problem areas am excited about what AMA can such new flying site program believe AMA needs chief operations officer keys honesty integrity progressive capability open doors future need Executive Council owes membership re sponsibility providing such person time Council has failed dismally fulfill responsibility Its Councils ball SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT afternoon subject interest own personal transaction model its flight hand-launch glider may perhaps direct intimate connection can have achievement suc cessful flight made craft may have designed trim gentle hand glides give left circle stalljust enough rudder turn just enough clay nose prevent dip throw glider its climb transition launch motion carefully choreographed vector attitude pre program just right altitude energy spent settle out under ceiling little flip leftnot too steep stall too flat put dive model made light takes throw get ceiling just right hall throwing skill energy after some trials finetune pullout warp stab left wing panel start getting some long glides Whos got stop watch few tries getting 32 seconds Try 40 think rest session spent objectivetrying find again perfect launch pullout got twice before trying now get right up under ceiling throw snap arms blood forced out fingers ache unnatural pressure What happened afternoon ses sion conducted Cloudbusters Cloudbusters again pavilion Southfield Civic Center thinly disguised gambit obtain use very nice indoor flying site guys promised train youth city exchange use hall less continuing basis So first session Delta Dartsbuild fly em movie glue drying guy three four kids coach flying models Doggone Ehling way can trim thing break spar Al Kirchoff Ed Stoll Andy Maclsaacs Pres Bruning Jack Moses Ed Vargo Bob Langall good guys Oh-oh 35 kids models flew kids ran after circling under diving catch end zone getting first taste connec tion models some Hand-winds okay awhile spotted Ed Stoll stretching rubber out three feet using winder extra energy model launched first hit ceiling Hey Wind next Well kids flew well enough midst flying watched give take between thembuddies trying outdo other kid tough luck mod els looping landing up balcony last called getting keys stairs janitor requiring some chutz pah equivalent roughly getting plant security people let up roof Briggs Beautyware Plant get Wakefield 40 years later So brought some gliders two kids flew got connection right away gave extra concentra tion energy result would some thing extra payout direct re warding ran after model danced under head high raced behing it bounced turbulent air keep finally coming down hands prompting behind fell along side carpeted floor settled watched touchdown less foot away Am boring gents little white lies modeling tolerate example understating weight model nothing disgraceful lying about center gravity location Arkansas siana Menico hnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideet 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaeociate ViowPrueldenta Bud Friedl 5512 Sounhwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsone 1 1809 Fulmer NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Cd Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75050 Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Barnlemille OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3410 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 Ted told elected planned appoint AVP representing New Mexico certainly hasnt wasted time putting work Hello Im Dan Parsons Ted assigned write months District VIII column Good hope meaningful assistant Ted bet keeps other AVPs humping just bet hell humping VP Since part duties report flying goings-on New Mexico what better way start give rundown Albuquer que R/C Clubs 25th Annual Fun Fly held October 25-26 1980 Somewhat different fun flies Albuquerques stresses lots free flying time events formula has ap parently worked well over yearsas keep getting larger larger turnouts 75 fliers Texas Arizona Oklahoma Ne vada Colorado course New Mexico brought 115 planes proceeded tear up Albuquerque skies two days Sizes ranged 1/2 Quarter Scale types ranged kinds sport planes up through Scales just about category particularly pleased see April1981 79 nave sometimes wondered wflat tfle real subject interest modeling Now its clear experience 25 Scale planes put grand show new VP Ted White blew us away Saturday flying Marty Moads 7-ft-span Messerschmidt 410 twin fighter bomber Marty rebuilt Eddie Morgans original Ted crasheddue engine troubleiS years ago Buckeye AZ convinced has learned handle twins engine because forced make three go-arounds engine tried clear runway other planes Needless say Marty little uptight Ted outdid himself Sunday demonstration low level aerobatics Gringo us old-timers agreed best wed ever seen maestro perform Several members One-Eighth Air Force Phoenix brought Ugly Stiks also Scale ships Bob Frey P-47 Kent walters Cor sair Bill Cranston P-Si did some fancy tub blowing themselves Al Casey 17th consecutive year supposed have new Mig 3 along hes slower build er am promises have One-Eighth Air Force big annual Scale & Bipe Fly-In March 21-22 Bill Parker Amarillo TX provided large crowd spectators goodly number fliers themselves some thing new marvel ata Byron Mig 15 duct ed fan putting good show Bill also has honor successfully flying first duct ed fan 5300-ft elevation field knew made halfway down 400ft blacktop runway though doubters stage three events during weekend cre ated some hot competition involved phase fly-in few crashes occurred Bill Lawless Cuba NM took off transmitter antenna collapsed Sorry about Bill Most Bills flying time alone off dirt strip near Cuba reckon came distracted other fliers Gerald Martin cropduster ford TX did some beautiful flying new Aeromasteralmost good air shows has put years Confederate Air Force flying Wildcat P-Si Messerschmidt 109 present mount very rare Mk 9 Spitfire also put good show guitar singing party Saturday night sunny clear weather Saturday cloudy almost windless Sunday until mid-afternoon people Albu querque turned out large numbers enjoy flying cavorting some best fliers country large turnout spectators always gratifying especially Albuquerque RCers Because back 1967 people Albuquer que built us outstanding blacktop fly ing field fun-fly best oppor tunity show appreciation generous farsighted effort few final words hope food thought national organizations dues-paying members have magazine integral part membership package Several come mind Soaring Society America Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion Experimental Aircraft Association Con federate Air Force American Radio Relay League says AMA certainly within norm Model Aviation integral part membership makes sense mc about Colorado as aska Ix DISTRICT REPORT TravIs Moilnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice-Prusidmsea Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposo Bloi. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8202 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 5 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lao 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Matter, 429 Dogwood Graf-ron NO 58237 Jim Rickerts 516S Cloudas Sious Pails SD 571 03 would like welcome aboard follow ing Associate Vice-Presidents District IX Glen Lau will assisting Nebraska Dick Crowley will fill state Colo rado Tim Mattern will working team state North Dakota addition fine people will round out fine group work AMA matters join already excellent group Dis trict IX AVPs board members following months Id like spotlight people serve volunteer capac ities willingness put lot time effort assist smooth processing AMA business certainly appre ciated deserves recognition Tim Mattern sent picture some back ground information well start month spotlight him Tim Mattern Grafton ND very active modeler has 40 years interest has covered al facets model ing including Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Pattern Scale sport little racing Tims main interests time also flying helicopter some success has flown demonstrations various shows Mattern President Thunderbird Flyers Grafton ND past President active member Red River Radio Con trol Club Grand Forks ND also AMA Contest Director As Associate Vice-President Mattern will attend meetings contests fun flies will also happy answer questions may have has shown great terest welfare modeling plans same future District IX Season Flier patches have going out great shape win ter seems active lots fly ing taking place Keep up good work guys gals has quite rush demand films have lots use pretty steady basis AMA display booked pretty well through spring year point Keep posted needs early possible Reports AVPs newsletters re ceive seem indicate steady growth membership clubs district Early re newals seem evidence area good work article couple months ago AVP Jim Ricketts wrote concerning Jun ior Senior members participation has evoked quite bit mail response indi cates youth out just need encouraged show up spon sored events parents other youthinterested people shared letters regarding youth participation appreciated Keep coming Maybe future column could devoted youth participation district IX As column being written AMA Presidential ballots out will re turned few days hope head new period AMAs history will show support can assisting business AMA goals objectives member services elected leaders Headquarters staff will function well possibly can full support pos itive constructive input will surely good AMA member Pull share well grow together Arizena foreja ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui Ilistrics X Vice-President 2501 Armour tone Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VicaPridants Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94898 Ales Chisolm 1130 Nest Show Fresno CA 93711 Lottie Kroebe, 2401 Zofra Cr Los Voyas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Booth CA 90808 Keirs Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Salt Lake City uTa4117 chance catch breath past month trips made saw going twice Lancaster first trip attend annual awards banquet three Lancasters clubs Antelope Val ley Soaring Association Antelope Valley Taliwinds Incorporated High Desert Commodores three clubs represented banquet Commodores boat club Nothing like little togetherness Perry Hudson President AVSA invited presided over awards portion dinner few award winners Most Improved FlierMike Walter Best junior FlierTony Bower Club ChampionSid Hamilton showed gathering Marvelous Miniatures enjoyed Thanks lot fellows great evening attended year-end meeting Southern California Free Flight Association meeting contest calendar next year made up people conduct 1981 US Free Flight Championship named Joe Norcross will CD Bill Stroman assistant Bill Bogart will remain business manager Officers 1981 will PresidentJoe Nor cross Vice-PresidentLee Hines Treasurer Bill Bogart SecretaryEd Lidgard Speaking contest schedules RC fli ers also make up calendar events coming year Copies may obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope Glenn Carter Betty Stream both addresses top column ought think about forming alli ance clubs southern California 80 Model Aviation Free Flighters have association RCers Ukies need band together join forces would tremen dous benefit looking fields good time perhaps bring fruition would District X meeting has few years since held because tremen dous lack interest However Im willing give another try perhaps something good will come Stay tuned further developments US will host 1981 FAI Soaring Championships location will Bay area site determined dates will 12 through 17 July 1981 details develop went Pasadena Internation al Modeler Show full swing AMA booth capably run Beverly Wis niewski Betty Stream plus daughters botha great team does top notch job year Sunday met Earl Witt AMA President around noon show went see Second Annual World Cup two-Meter Soaring meet entailed trip back Lancaster day wasnt typical southern California actually some rain first rain eight nine months fliers field delayed start first round awhile final ly started rain picture below shows group waiting rain stop fellow left will have remain mystery Ive misplaced name fellow bullhorn CD Doug Ford left casting unbelieving eye skies last years winner Bob Torres fellow umbrella Keith Kin drick ran some friends hadnt seen long long time field Below stand ing right old-timer way back hadnt seen 20 years used write column Air Trails called Western Roundup back fifties Dick Everett right true oldtimer other great Frank Zaic Re member Jasco Models Zaic yearbooks back camera several times Nats grand champion Woody Blanchard background some merchandise fered nfl ,tnnorc ney could pick trom two three four-channel radio loads other goodies meet organizer Dave Peltz responsible rounding up merchandise last time meet THREE radios prizes Fliers New Zealand England gave meet true international flavor weather fine Saturday cold rainy till noon Sunday flew flew well top 10 order Don Edberg Jerry Krainock David Johnson Bob Worley Norm Timbs Jr Larry Pettijohn Mike Bame Keith Kindrick Steve Manganelli Chris Adams thanks Blame Rawdon took developed printed delivered pictures time meet deadline Remember have AMA booth table top displays Also want club meeting invite go clubs invite way no club miss can claim favoritism Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Ass,oane Vce4esdones Al Colve, 1507 3 eon Elm Pomnello ID 83201 Smon Dnnne Rt 1 Son 48 5oauve MT 59015 Ed McCoionqh 53 SE 51 Porcland DR 97215 Orlando Oly Reco 25608 Done Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zooy 21418 NE Ma St Redmond WA 98052 deep regret must tell passing Donald Dodd January 20 1981 Don passed away quietly result cancer maintained excellent attitude till end district Contest Coordinator past seven plus years Don respect ed loved unique ability elicit competitive spirit fellow modelers spirit fun companion ship first met Don early 50s member Walla Walla Electro-Cons flying Tripacer Babcock tube gear single channel escapement inherent problems flew field peas everything hand launched few us hands large enough reach across fuselage Don others got started Aerotrol gear Bootstraps combination flew awhile before moved days singly controlled flight real event cause much hangar flying paths separated about time came together Boeing Company Seattle early 60s both flying Free Flight time Don helped us put Boeing HAWKS Model Club together company sponsorship late 70s helped form Chapter eight Society Antique Modelers specialize old-time Free Flight models recent years oldtime models became main interest Tom Cope ran group kits New Ruler design Henry Struck Don privileged asked build prototype Both still flying Don will missed us knew loved him condol ences love go family Tom Cope has agreed take over contest coordinator job will handle Free Flight Control Line contests Tom should receive sanctions categories begin ning immediately address 23262 SE 57th St Rt 3 lssaquah WA 98027 first became VP district lots trying could interest anyone Alaska being Associate Vice-President situation has changed appears great state Alaska ready have own AVP Copies letter have gone clubs addresses available ask ing nominations will accepted until March 15th AMA member state After time will have mail ballot first class determine new AVP Remember must have permission person nominate sum mer flying season should have AVP ready help Alaskan modelers clubs Another piece good news Alaska Larry J Rice Cook Inlet League Silent Flight have requested Mini-Nats held Anchorage tentatively planning August 12th 14th dates possibility including 15th events work out need help going put very events club interested helping let Larry know 243 5 Hout St Anchorage AK 99504 Larry hopes Mini-Nats will take ternational flavor entrants Canada well rest District Xl will presenting basic plan winter Ex ecutive Council meeting Atlanta Janua ry 31 1981 Lets pull together help group make success letter Simon Dreese AVP Mon tana indicates things going well big sky country Only club fell off membership others have increased some much 50%a really great achieve ment clubs members News letters area indicate new improved flying fields have lot increases undoubtedly lot good information stories about fields obtained would really help flying site man Washington Geoff Styles Some correspondence Geoff has gone out obtain information about did information may help other clubs Geoff needs help have successful well needs know about mistakes failures can have real value facing flying site problem about guys Lots clubs dis trict have received help Geoff lets help him help others April1981 81 Below see winner Don Euoerg re ceiving perpetual silver cup Earl Witt Looking Doug Ford table JUIJIO Box FLIGHT / D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NOW York NY 10005 Alter AMA Cub Bash--What An easy-to-build SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model like AMA Cub undoubtedly best starting point beginner model airplane programs wonderful thing about DO have AMA Cub available Academy bulk low cost fact have AMA Cub quite number years Its predecessor AMA Racer Delta Dart developed al 15 years ago Delta Dart trifle difficult fortunately continues available Sig Manufacturing Com pany mistaken idea some AMA Cub itself constitutes aeromodel ing program Nothing could further truth almost criminal propose organizations introduction AMA Cub building flying itself young sters no follow-up AMA Cub super introductory model program bound fail smattering exposure aeromodeling received will quick ly fade will produce no modelers what worse will end rapport established leaders sponsoring organizations Kids can reach mil lions cannot afford waste single organization might interested sponsoring good aeromodeling program flying field gained city fathers momentary goodwill and/or publicity simply worth opinion Frank Ehling father Delta Dart developed small Control Line model can flown engine whip-control learning before adding 1A-A engine powered flight need get quan tity production right away AMAs Executive Council has approved Sig Cub second step Free Flight model subject modifica tion kit Sig include prefab rication Negotiations Sig Manufacturing mass production kits AMA need completed further delay Neither AMA nor anyone else can afford present inadequate non-continuing program potential program sponsors Until AMA has follow-up kits available quantity inexpensively make up worthwhile ongoing program AMA Cub should offered list good kits sponsor should also purchase have hand same time AMA Cub Im satisfied what avail able some kits fairly good moment will have Outdoor Free FlightJasco Flash X-1 8 jerco 18 HL Glider Sig Cub Peck One-Night 16 Peck Prairie Bird Indoor Free FlightPeck ROG flown less rubber balsa paddle prop Indoor Model Supply Time Machine Penny Plane Easy B Micro-X Easy-B Control LineNo easy start Carl Goldbergs Lii Wizard Sigs Deweybird Frankly missing completely kit very simple all-balsa 020 powered Free Flight gas model Theres lot work 82 Model Aviation done AMA 1-IIA beginner pro gram area Lets blow opportunities lose sponsors offering worthless inadequate programs havent program before going lets rightl Eagle Talk Okay put aside glue stick lets settle down talk about airplanes fly Well start giving names important parts said last issue thats called nomenclature Lets comparing full-size mancarrying airplane Free Flight model air plane important thing both airplanes just much other difference carries pilot guide airplane other has no pilot Without pilot Free Flight model air plane must completely stable fly safely man-carrying airplane must stable pilot couldnt easily maneuver Now lets look two drawings Note essentially Mini Flyer really same airplane Grumman Fighter Study nomenclature both Seeeach has same basic parts propeller right hand RH wing left wing stabilizer fin etc model doesnt need such things navigation lights oil coolers walkways course model greatly greatly reduced size flies much slower speed very important differences mostly Free Flight model has just stripped its essentials real change being rubber motor place powerful recipro cating engine pilot replaced some slight differences make model stable wing layout both Mini Flyer Fighter exactly same note MORIZONTAL AIRPLANLSTASILIZt PlANE sv*lcmY NAVIGATIeN LIGHT GlUM LEADING EDGE ALCWAY __________PiTO SPA WTLNNAL BADO MAST-F--______ TAIL SURFACE aUDING LCOAJRLVERALL IIIIGTh PQOPELLB\ 4 UrLIDLD QL.ii L! WHITE ARiTRACrED model has greater dihedral angle mod els stabilizer fin have same shape too actually little larger fur ther rear model changes help make Free Flight model stable An other difference model has larger propeller relation wing span order efficiently use energy rubber motor Grumman Fighter also uses three-bladed propeller allow short er landing gear models two-blader efficient model guide airplane pilot moves hinged surfaces wings tail ailerons attached outer rear edges wings elevators attached rear horizontal stabilizer rudder rear fin Free Flight Mini Flyer doesnt have pilot doesnt have rudder elevators ailerons Both model full-sized airplane have tabs however both cases moved minor adjustments maneuvers Which right wing Which left Does wing marked RH Wing actually look left side draw ing Well well settle Make believe pilot sitting Fighters cockpit looking forward over engine RRRuuugh gh-gh shut off engine k right hand outthats right wing Now stick left hand outthats left wing No dont bother flap hands wont able take off know l tried What about landing gear Fight er Couldnt put Mini Flyer course could would able make some nice realistic ROG Rise Off Ground flights too landing gear essential flight Notice Fighter retracts its wheels up its body after takeoff Now some parts airplane just important have discussed ones cant see easily just samesuch center gravity thrust line angle incidence Well get later issues cause theyre mighty important comes flying 57bILI~43jj F1 LU 1 C AIhRAL 4 FJ 4 t ftP SN4$TAVeo4 VOOA 41EMI FkYf

In unprecedented run-off election victors John Grigg Lockport NY AMA President Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL District VI Vice-President Grigg received 10436 votes run-off election AMA President Earl Witt received 10096 very close race Cain received 1713 votes run-off District VI Vice-President Bryant Thompson received 891 run-off election required because candidates AMA President III Grigg489 1665 Witt679 821 IIIIVV VI 1258775965970 13995009021650 District VI Vice-President received majority last years regular election AMA bylaws require majority An interesting point 1369 voted run-off election regular election last yeardespite use much costly first-class mail run-off ballot mailing much campaign publicity mailings sent out candidates supporters Also leaders regular balloting went winners run-off VII VIII IX 9581065 480 999669 388 APO/ XXIeignTotal 1381 415 15 10436 1566 500 23 10096 Totals 1168 2486 2657 1275 1867 2620 1957 1734 868 2947 915 38 20532 U Highlights 1980-An Annual Report Achievements John Worth Executive Director 1980 biggest membership year ever total 76397 members com pared 69763 1979 72879 1978 1979 year major dues crease much controversy connection resulting loss 3000 mem bers made up 1980 Anticipating small membership gain over 1979 Council approved 1980 budget based 74489 members exceeded 25% end 1980 rate membership renewal 1981 6% ahead year previous over 48809 members already recorded over 55000 tile end January number chartered clubs increased 1980 1432 compared 1328 1979 1288 1978 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1980 also increased 1687 compared 1596 1979 Among 1980 sanctioned events 790 Class meets 62 Class B 366 AA 41 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 24 FAI Team Selection Meets 143 Soaring Sanc tions new 1980 30 Special Events Among meets 33 Indoor 144 CL 197 FF 862 RC 12 team members selected 1980 World Championships plus team managers three Nordic glider three Wakefield rubber three FAI Power team members selected 1981 Free light event Spain RC Soaring--three team members selected 1981 event Sacra mento CA 1980 USA Control Line Aerobatics team took first place Poland did USA Indoor team West Baden IN Control Line Speed Team Race Combat teams also competed Poland AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1980 voting 206 proposals rules changes six General 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 28 FE approving 156 Ini tial vote four General 67 RC 23 CL 41 Scale 21 F F Yet concluded ate Interim Final votes determine proposals result official changes 1982-83 AMA rule hook also 172 National Records established 1980 101 Free Flight 42 Indoor seven RC Soaring 22 Control Line 12 world record sanctions issued U& modelers 1980 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1980 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1980 submitted supplementary data received positive indications new RC frequencies may grant ed late 1981 very successful 1980 Indoor World Championships held Indiana last time event held USA 1974 Indiana event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors Income event came within $3000 $24000 expenses 1980 Nationals however went red due comparatively low entry less 1500 contestants normally close 2000 held Ohio area Otherwise Nats held first time Wilmington OH generally some notable excep tions certain events good contest mostly good weather An important new AMA film com pleted 1980 fim IIoin u PcrU fa designed help clubs obtain flying sites Meanwhile AMAs Film Library Service very busy 763 copies films circulated clubs others ditring 1980 addition 1980 saw beginning AMAs new Video tape library several AMAs films con verted tape format service will greatly expanded 1981 AMAs magazine Modul vialion reached time high print order 1980 total 75500 copies December com pared 68800 copies previous year AMA participated HQ representation five malor model industry trade shows 1980 MS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA also annual Hohhy Industry Association HIA trade show Anaheim CA addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes National Congress Aero space Education Orlando FL American Society Aerospace Education also Florida National Recreation Parks Asso ciation Phoenix AZ World Aerobatic Championships Oshkosh WI Aircraft Own ers Pilots Association Kansas City MO 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1980 compared 23 1979 teams put 374 flying and/or mall shows 1980 nd oim poq -I April1981 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents Grigg Cain Run-Ott Election Winners Totals Votes President District 4-H Looks AMA Clubs Help Public Service Opportunity Promote Model Aviation Would like hero com munity Well might just get chance soon-so let tell about 4-H national organization originally rural areas now everywhere young people help develop various skills improve value themselves country 4-H has full variety programs youth covering almost aspect modern day living AMA has developing contacts 4-H national leadership see can assist aerospace program 4-H now knows through its mem bers Academy has much expertise could benefit young members re cently provided 4-H National Office chartered club lists can dissemi nate information top Leader state union well Guam Puerto Rico 4-H does have organized aerospace program lack lead ers/instructors have knowledge practical experience modeling AMA chartered club has officer shown club listing quite prob able will get call local 4-H Leader community am asking respond cooperative manner help get mutually beneficial project off good start try get youngsters involved hobby United States needs hive kids involved model aviation least two reasons First good helps keep out trouble Second may develop aviators astronauts future simply citizens will better understand support model aviation activi ties local communities club viewpoint makes sense three ways help local 4-H Leader may open way new contacts friendly attitude model aviation days diminishing flying sites need friends can get also makes sense something constructive com munity because helps YOU need flying site helps build model avia tion too Lastly kids kept busy models usually ones stay out trouble can save taxpayer dollars cause has proven vandalism de creases good youth programs effect Please discuss next club meet ing Try get some volunteers will cooperate 4-H help local pro grams can take initiative self call local 4-H Leader make him offer Lets work together make 1981 great year model aviation Thanks Geoff Styles Flying Site Programs Director 70 Model Aviation AMA Accident Medical Benefit Limits Contrary information membership card pertaining AMAs Acci dent/Medical Insurance policy currently provides up $7500 personal jury $1500 dismemberment death $1000 stated card Accident Medical Coverage applies injuries resulting model operation accidents regardless causes accidents AMA Comprehensive General Liability Protection applies injury property dam age caused AMA member someone else requires operation accordance official AMA Safety Code provides coverage up $1000000 per accident bodily injury and/or property damage except first $50 deductible property damage See 1980-81 Official Model Aircraft Regulations full details about both AMA Comprehensive General Liability Cover age Accident/Medical Coverage particu lar pages 11 2 facts 115 accident report form 117 Official AMA Safety Code NC World Takes Ott Florida fascinating concept named R/C World Florida Incorporated multimillion dollar planned community modelers planned offer over 200 acres model airplane boating facilities luxurious condominiums individual homesites near perfect weather Orlando FL R/C World promises make possible modelers enjoy sport whenever wish style unsurpassed intended eliminate modeling problems bad weather loss flying fields encroaching com merce founders R/C World AMA members Lee Painter Bill Sharpe Rich mond VA Painter has eight-year back ground real estate raising real estate venture capital has run entire model gauntlet plastic kits RC Stand-Off Scale Sharpe modeler over 25 years engineer former general sales manager 18-million-dollar real estate investment trust Fifty percent modelers United States live northeast quadrant country says Painter Because weather enjoy outside activity four five months per year modelers live milder climate face growing problem losing scarce flying fields expanding business Painter Sharpe recently organized Hobby Associates Limited Florida limited partnership comprised 30 leaders model industry Hobby Associates sponsors R/C World Florida Inc nine its members serve R/C Worlds board direc tors Limited partners include Sid Axelrod President Top Flite Models Frank ( rtmti,t,d Oil ISUlIc 73 Jay Gerber AMA Film Projects ulrector shown mmy awarded tar expertise film production National Football League Jay longtime RC modeler amateur radio operator lives Philadelphia area has produced films AMA includ ing new designed help AMA clubs get flying sites Jays Emmy sits between other foot ball mementoes give testimony fact top cinematographers fielda good reason AMAs films highly regarded long last elections over after six monthsfrom early August 1980 end January 1981 US Presidential race doesnt take long neither would AMA elections some mis guided advice accepted linmedi ate past President Something must done ease situation fu ture elections several ideas have put forth already problem will prime concerns Executive Council solve election office accomplished alone feel honor bound recognize helped both time financial support postage expensive own local club Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club contrib uted $100 Larry Lundy longtime friend modeler contributed both time money did Frank Anderson member both AMA MAAC other local modelers con tributed time folding letters stuffing addressing envelopes contribut ed smaller amounts money added up appreciated support thanks go wonderful people would writing important contribution help made wife en couraged side through entire campaign Bless women support hobby WHY did Witt decide run write-in campaign did few mod el industry concerns support him finan cially did AMA members see fit support him votes just philosophical ques tions questions must deep ly thoroughly considered Executive Council has great amount criticism AMA focused John Worth past theres probably some VP columns issue naturalhe top salaried employee AMA target wheth er directly responsible John perfect Like us does have faults firmly believe totally dedicated AMA spends virtually waking moment con cerned about future would sup port move replace him IF capable dedicated individu al could found Criticize want have better suggestion stay home Meanwhile John presently devel oping replacement himselfVince Mankowski Vince least several years being fully qualified ready Vince young aggressive deep thinker John made excellent choice recruiting him ranks volunteer officers Youll hear ing lot man during com ing years SHOWTIME As am writing IMS show Anaheim just over As read WRAMS White Plains NY just history Yet come Toledo MACS Long Beach Southwest Modelers Show Dallas several local mall shows shows well spread across country thousands modelers af forded excellent opportunities see newest developments other model ers handiwork meet new old friends have never pleasure fun attending shows should make ex tra effort get fast coming important growth success hobby glow plug digital radio WHERE ARE WE GOING swer question started way back first joined AMA 1947 virtually infancy crawling stumbling way along grew some during SOs dang near broke backs banana peel early 60s group really interested totally dedicated individuals took over got us back track reached 20000 members 25000 Through 70s membership rate really took off reaching phenomenal 78000 members enjoyed clos ing 1980 books did just happen took hard work part lot people Its going require hard work months years come roster reaches 100000 will mean us pulling together pur posely antagonizing other quest own selfish goals will mean oc casional hardships us swal lowing pride work good cannot go publicly tearing apart need badly Differences opinion will exist open discussion can resolve positive progressive results must Working together can cre ate miracles talking AMA lets TALK PROUDTALK PROGRESS accomplish progress need support Support leaders competitors sport fliers input Vice-Presidents will give us needed impetus work YOU dont have corner ideas progress can help Don Dewey RCM suggested Scale masters program select team Scale internats similar what presently done Pattern Sailplanes about proposal NASA Its about time contest ants become involved just fortunate enough able get Nats letter Art Gittleman Roslyn PA asking about possibility AMA publishing list insurance companies offer home owners policies cover model aircraft may legally improper list publish can bet will look kind thinking need membershipPositive Progressive Supportive membership needs Highlights continued page 69 AMA Executive Council met four times 1980at Orlando FL January Arlington VA May Wilmington OH Nats August Arlington VA again November 1980 first year some new officers Executive Council positions VP-District Ill Dave Brown Ohio VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Michigan replaced Geoff Styles latter joined HQ staff VP-IX Travis McGinnis Colorado replaced Vince Man kowski also joined HQ staff Foot note As AMA Executive Director acting further interest AMA other ganizations served 1980 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique lnterrationale American Soci ety Aerospace Education Nation al Association Rocketry major new achievement AMA 1980 purchase 16-acre piece property Reston VA suburb Washing ton DC 10th December Upon site built during next two years permanent home AMA ending over 40 years renting office space purchase made outright no mortgage ac cumulated surplus funds AMA owns property free clear anything else has happened recent years achievement indicates dramatic progress AMA has made since organization ex tablished 1936 April 1981 71 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 rn Dale Welch President Birming ham RC Association Judge Jim Davis have written official letter club admonishing AMA offi cials using reports back model airplane magazine per sonal politics did promote letter am tired hearing about NOT know what issue came up last Council meeting either voted against abstained due free press theory tell what to vote letters will distributed Council colorful ones reprinted ballot page mark choice cut out mail Kirkwood Thermaleers Club McDonnell Douglas FF Club both St Louis MO joint meeting other night mailed invitation went saw film revisited several old friends President other member Kirkwood Thermaleers fine contest flier own right enjoyed visit St Louie hope will invite bit-1- -t-rn remember years ago lost field Fred held together newslettera remarkable saga thankless hard work Good friend Ken Gulliford President Charleston SC Radio Control Society writes boy Ken Jr now President Clovis Model Airplane Drivers Society Clovis NM Father son beginning kit RC models togetherhalf South Carolina half New Mexico mail buddy John Gorday AMA Asso ciate Vice-President Mississippi writes Donald Pressgrove Water Valley MS did receive rule book Also accident forms car rental card bumper sticker Meanwhile mag being shuf fled wrong place Can help? Help way kids Mr Mike Woodfolk AMA Headquarters ing thing straightening out have problem Let us hear youdont just stew taking money want get moneys worth. bIot mentioned dont respond now dont crab later VOTEBALLOTVOTE DI am opposed AMA officials using magazine politics NO MORE personal politics reports jjjI am unopposed such measures Free press Na AMA No MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20th Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Include comments Goody ones will reprintedpro/con 72 Model Aviation Posing proudly 1980 World Championship team Control Line Stunt AMA sent gentlemen Warsaw Poland partly dues money last year world champi ons Shown front Les McDonald 1st place LR rear Bill Werwage 3rd place Bob Hunt 2nd Wynn Paul 10th entire world very proud international triumph gentleman snown nere ms scale Jenny can lay claim longest running durable newslet ter editorships history Ameri can modeling Beginning twelfth year running TWICE month Fred KomLosy has churned out over 250 issues Palm Beach FL Aeronauts ncic ILu1aAs unt tin icas top FF competitors Chris Presi dent clubs Stan Stoy own above Carl Fries holding latest FAI Power ship Carl also Garcher President Midwest Models Sig Manufacturing also limited partner two popular hobby magazines RC Modeler Model Airplane News Other AMAers include Ed Mate architect designed Chicago Hyatt Regency Hotel Harold Parenti designer Top Flite Models prominent Scale competitor Also involved R/C World Ed Izzo inventor foam wing Dave Brown internationally known RC Pattern flier both Bob Doris Rich couple made first trans continental radio control flight An equally impressive group modelers serve R/C Worlds nine-member board directors Included Dr Walt Good former AMA President pioneer Radio Con trol also Warren Hitchcox current President Model Aeronautic Association Can ada Others corporate attorney Bill Mathews communications company Presi dent Chuck Foreman AMA District Vice-Presidents Dave Brown Another Jim Greer respected Pattern flier owner ofthe successful grinding wheel abrasive companies country Two board members Dixie Cutrone Mario Yederlinic modelers commer cial developers experienced building con dominiums apartment complexes shop ping centers people success ful business backgrounds knowledge modeling will play integral role making R/C World come life An incredibly vast array hobby facilities planned R/C World such paved direc tional runways twice long football field Transmitting frequencies will monitored elaborate functional control tower Taxi-ways will lead spacious pit areas hous ing underground terminals signal mod elers frequency being used given moment short distance away ave nue CL circles will buzz Stunt flying dog-fighting Free Flighters will have own domain can launch planes open skies boating enthusiasts will zip crafts atop smooth water scenic lake sportsmen requiring supplies refreshment grounds will have hobby shop -food beverage bar brief shuttle between recreational residential areas comfortable golf tram will provided Energy-efficient condominiums indi vidual homesites planned provide wide selection housing residents will live RIC World Several different floor plans will offered includes hobby room equipped special screening enabling modeler fine-tune transmitter adjustments craft interfering frequencies field Other standard features will include central air-conditioning cozy eat-in kitchens abundance closet space Modelers will enjoy olympic-size swim ming pool asphalt tennis courts ele gant clubhouse complete restaurant cocktail bar social director will organize dances plan barbeques supervise ban quets will follow national interna tional competitions hosted RIC World discreet distance residential section ample camping facilities will accommodate vacationing modelers comfort necessary cater modelers slightest whim planned RIC World through public placement preferred stock conceivable wonderland will owned managed en tirely hobbyists Instead borrowing money banks paying high terest rates explains Lee Painter offer shares ownership R/C World modelers pay interest Its investment something familiar backed real estate run modelers want something positive industry Ownership stock will spread throughout 50 states Canada order develop broad base support once R/C World established Painter Sharpe envision building similar projects mid-and far-west regions United States Stockholders R/C World will auto matically own portion subsequent enter prises Dividends will based profits received sale rental condomini ums individual homesites fees camp ground facilities income generated hobby shops restaurants boutiques receive additional information con cerning R/C World modelers invited contact R/C World Florida Inc 216 East Jackson St Orlando FL 32801 R/C World Florida Inc C Lee Painter 2307 Leighton Court Richmond VA 23233 Flying SitesLandowner Liability Laws So have flying site has use some time No problems have ex perienced have become complacent about personal injuries happening until day visitor site gets hurt Maybe stepped rabbit hole maybe fell tree no business climbing Anyway costs him some money take care injuries loses some time work gets paid hour lost money too visitor gets little less friend ly decides wants someone else pay medical bills compensate him lost wages decides sue club landowner am going tell about legislation affects landowner Most states have legislation limits liability landowner whether injured party lessee invitee property fact states have type statute Alaska Arizona Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah What purpose legislation Well give some measure protection landowners encouraging allow use property recreational purposes However quick point out de gree care owed landowner jured party varies state state few precedents established na tionwide advised check local guidance through local attorney list state statutes number phone number can call get copy state listed below StatePhone AL205 269-5011 Law ALCodetit47 281 1973 AKNone AZNone ARAR St Ann50-11-01 1971 CACACivCode 846916 445-4711 1976 COCO Rev St303 892-9911 33-41-1011973 33-41-1 06 1975 CTCT Gen St Ann 52-557f 1976 DEDE Code Ann tit 7 5901 1975 FLFL St Ann 51904 488-1234 1974 3752515 1976-77 GAGA Code Ann404 656-2000 105-403 1968 HIHI Rev St 520808 548-2211 1975 IDID Code 604208 384-2411 1976 ILIL Ann St ch 70217 782-2000 31 1976-77 INlNCodeAnn317633-4000 4-16-3-1 1974 14-1-3-18 1973 14-2-6-3 1973 IAlACodeAnn5152815011 111C1 1976 907 465-2111 602 271-4900 501 371-3000 2035662211 678-4000 Aprit 198173 Artists conception proposed RIC World Florida development StateLawPhone KSKSStAnn913296-Olil 58-3201 1975 KYKY Rev St Ann502 564-2500 411190 1976 LALA Rev St Ann504 389-6601 92795 1976 MEME Rev St Ann207 2891110 tit 12 1974 MDMD Nat Res Code301 267-0100 Ann 1 1974 MAMAAnn Lawsch216177272121 1 7C 1973 MIMI Cump Laws Ann517 373-1837 300201 197677 MNMN St Ann612 2966013 8701 1977 MSNone MONone MTMT Rev Codes Ann406 4992511 67808 1970 NENE Rev St 001402 471-2311 1974 NVNV Rev St 41510702 885-5000 1975 NHNHRevStAnn603271-lilO 21234 1973 NJNJStAnn6092922121 2A42A-1 197677 NMNMStAnn505827-4011 53-4-51 1975 NYNY Gen Oblig Law518 472-8800 91 03 197677 NCNC Gen St919 7334111 113-1205 1975 NDNDCent Code701 2242000 53-08-01 1974 OHOH Rev Code Ann614 466-2000 153318 1964 1533181 1975 OKOK St Ann tiL 76405 521-2011 101976 OROR Rev St503 378-3131 105655 1975 PAPAStAnnAit68717787-2121 477-1 197677 RINone SCSCCode 51-81803 758-0221 1975 SDSD Comp Laws Ann605 224-3011 20-9-5 1976 TNTNCodeAnn6157413011 111301 1973 51-801 1966 TXTX Civ St Ann tit 1512 475-2323 Art lb1969 UTNone VTVT St Ann tit 10802 828-1110 5212 1973 VAVA Code 42804 786-0000 1976 WAWA Rev Code Ann206 753-5000 424200 1975 WVWV Code 5-1304 348-3456 1971 WIWI St Ann608 265-0341 29681 2 & 4 1973 29683 & 5 1976-77 WYWY St 891307 777-7011 1975 Remember club protected liability up limit AMA comprehensive general liability coverage based stipulations policy See AMA Rule Book facts claim form Geoff Styles Flying Site Programs Director Pat Boone Larry Bolich AMAs Special Events Director worked together Las Vegas last January 9-10 connection planning possible 1981-82 campaign featuring model aviation activities Sopwith Pup model Terry Handy along other Las Vegas modelers Bruce Williams Robert Mearns provided models assist ance photography session Occasion National Easter Seal Society directors meeting Pat Boone National Easter Seal Host 1981 AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA mem bers have access AMA Film Library presently consisting 14 16mm filmsmost color sound Theyre great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance Chartered clubs have priority film rental also pay least$5 except $8 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES rental Chartered Clubs $10 others$15 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES cases refundable deposit $50 rental fee must made Following partial list films available full list information order form write AMA HO Film Library 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS New 1979 film types sizes Scale model aircraft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 78 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviatIonthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS NY Toledo MACS CA about 20 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its new NatiQnal Air & Space Muse um About 30 minutes Shows ballooning hang gliding aerobatics commercial mili tary including Blue Angels Navy Team WINGS & THINGS Music no narration About 25 minutes General interest British made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY About 20 minutes Projuced Jerry Joseph East man Kodak Co 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Doylestown PA About 25 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber 74 Model Aviation w DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES FCC Report Continued Decembe 1980 ssue Model Ava tion initiated publication Special Re port produced AMAs Frequen cy Committee submitted FCC September 1980 followup AMAs ori ginal petition RC frequencies filed FCC November 1978 January February March issues Model Aviation continued publication AMAs Special Report because origi nal lengthy continues issues well technical information highly infor mative concerning nature complexity problems involved RC circuitry tend take granted Most readers may find too complicated boring Yet stands significant contribution under standing state art sophisti cation techniques involved regret necessity breaking up report small segments hope may actually make easier absorb data presented meantime keep mind object obtain frequencies current indications may reasonably expect 1982 could have about two dozen made imme diately available up 50 real possi bility within 10 years C Receiver Bandwidth Limitations Con siderations Optimum receiver bandwidth band width necessary recover desired trans mitted information successfully relect other extraneous information ideal ized receiver will accept desired informa tion bandwidth anything beyond abruptly rejected beyond selectivity receiver bandpass real world compromises dictate achievable bandwidths limiting factor RC receivers interme diate frequency amplifiers Front-end RF se lectivity generally limits receiver about 1% center frequency 72 MHz RF stage selectivity about 700 KHz 3dB point 10 KHz channel spacing selectivity must obtaind IF IF transformers alone adequate given size/weight problems RC receivers produce de sired narrow band response Monolithic filter networks using piezo electric magnetostric tive other technology necessary Receivers embodying techniques dis cussed above have produced several RC manufacturers narrow band FM NBFM use few years NBFM re ceivers use ceramic filters relatively narrow bandwidths skirt selectivity permitting successful 10 KHz operation following spectrum analyzer photographs show typical receiver IF sweeps RC receiver designed NBFM operation 72 MHz As readily apparent receiver possess es good skirt selectivity rela tively sharp nose receiver selectivity transmitted information accom modated receiver pass-band Figure 4 shows swept measurement 5 KHz per division 72 MHz receiver de signed NBFM some distortion due modulation products evident sweep general bandpass evident Figure 5 shows same receiver cen ter marker markers z As ob servable photograph edges already 25 dB down Figure 6 shows same receiver cen ter markers z skirt selec tivity evident markers now down about 40 dB receiver design used ex ample recoverable signal 600 mV P-P transmitted deviation 800 Hz expected 3 dB receiver bandwidth 55-60 KHz must now factor allowable band width crystal tolerance determine acceptable range crystal error trans mitter deviation FM permits opera tion reasonable time acceptable performance RC environment D For FM transmission derivation opti mum deviation foregoing evident op eration 10 KHz raster requires receiver bandwidths vicinity 55-60 KHz total achieve satisfactory adjacent channel rejection IF section Since number factors combine determine overall usable bandwidth various effects must combined worst-case derive optimum frequency deviation performing simple worst-case analysis following parameters will used reasonable assumptions real components systems 1 Initial crystal tolerance multiplied 72 MHz-500 Hz CT 2 Temperature variation -20 600Csome compensation- Hz IV 3 2-year aging @ 200 Hz/yr 440 HzCA 4 Ceramic filter center freq within Hz FF 5 Receiver bandwidth minimum 2750 Hz 8W additive tolerance build-up used effects listed above yield bandwidth budget follows Total worst-case frequency error 500 400 1840 Hz Total bandwidth available modulation 2750-1840 910 Hz course seldom possible toleranc es add up above case some adjust ment possible within transmitter compensate certain effects above field changeable receiver crystals assumed however tolerance build-ups above must accepted uncontrollable Conservative production design requires correct parts possible accumulations result still functional unit likely conditions analysis cannot end point however since recovered audio detector bandwidth must considered preferable given detector bandwidth slight ly excess Hz enough care used design provide usable amount recovered audio Current FM designs exhibit voltage frequency V/F ratios about 500 mV/KHz P-P Hz Deviation fore provides sufficient signal processing later stages yet allows suf ficient latitude frequency error permit reliable use over least two-year period concluded NBFM practical within state art However other modulation techniques should preclud ed long can accommodated within 6 KHz bandwidth Flying Near Airports Careful Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pipen District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Asoocinee Vice-Presdenns Roborn C 5rode,- 405 Mun Streen Nanhca NH 03060 Ceorqe Parcer 7 Paul Lee MA 0t238 Mkr Schindler 5 doldac [Jr. L2Jara CT 06335 lVillium Piilbur 6 Lauro Ann Kirter5 Mt 03904 harsh weather up New England lot model activity April1981 75 Figure 4 NBFM Receiver z/Div HI 10 dB/ Div V Figure 5 Same Figure 4 markers z Figure 6 Same Figure 4 markers -Iz have heard two-year-old club Houlton Spud Dusters hope visit during 1981 now residence bit closer will able provide some assist ance planned air show Houl ton Flying Clubrtoo guys must accept regret resignation good friend AVP Ray Gibouleau Old Town ME Ray has lot going busy flying full scale commercial birds Ill try fill northern Maine slot meantime letter District appointed officers worksto tell recent workings AMA election pol itics Lots local activity Waterville area too have pleasure attending formation meetings two clubs Winthrop area another right Winslow clubs later per haps can form council clubs clude some others close Southern New Hampshire RC Club vited annual dinner must tell unique presentation made seems members time after unsuccessful attempts fly plane stomped death edge flying site name thus has firmly affixed Big Foot Well dinner wife presented RC airplane invited perform husbands feat behold MAGNIFICENT invited another wife assist holding hands jointly jumped onto plane resting unaware floor Pictures may coming column certainly event other clubs could probably will emulate What fun bunch lots door prizes lots families humor lust plain good folks Congratulations offi cers Earl Guyer President Dick Eston VicePresident Darrell Wagner Treasurer Roland Harmon Secretary club will again host New England Championships 1981 has lot club activity planned summer season New Jese York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoate Vics-PresidenOs Pete Banchin 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fnk Orency 998110w Ace Pscaoaway NJ 08854 Hank Lkev 46 Cor, Or. Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 50 Rand Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 V,lt Tl,ove 208 kV,dewere Frd Syracuse N 13219 Second District Thoughts late ever visit club district question prevails over others going have EAST COAST NATS revelation year site will Seguin TX has served improve thinking nor language-choice mem bership registering emotions whieh run entire range sheer disappointment including angry denunciations un printable terminology responsible such choice sufficient answer assure aggrieved choice ratified Executive Council formal official session want know 1 WHOSE choice ratified 2 WHY made first place first answer simple ie Nats Executive Planning Committee second answer defies analysis far am concerned failure locally sponsored efforts locate 1981 Nats Lakehurst NJ served produce still further disappointment Anyway question persists ever shall have east coast Nats again last held 1969 Willow Grove Naval Air Station near Philadelphia PA US Navy host days Nats rotated annually among four Naval Air Stations Willow Grove being other three being order Glenview IL Los Alamitos CA Dallas TX way modelers wherever lived chance attend Nats least once fourth year could measure life span terms its estimated extent divided four Today high cost travel may able afford two such expeditions As Vice-President District II shall make effort have 1982 Nats held site located within reasonable traveling distance modelers part coun try Thereafter fairness modelers Nats should definitely rotated annually western mid-western eastern locations appears fair way handle very important matter next Executive Council meeting first during current term January 30 shall propose use definite site lo cated between New York Baltimore have unofficially quietly vestigating during last six months prospects availability encouraging facilities adequate Free Flight Soaring events shall course keep advised prog ress direction Staffing new District II Contest Co ordinator RC Pattern RC contests other involving Pylon Soaring effective January 1 1981 Bill Fuori resides 28 Fernwood Drive Commack NY 11725 Telephone 516-543-3895 Please send sanction applications other com munications concerning said RC events directly Bill instead to former coordinator Larry Lundy Lockport NY point join thank ing Larry handling tough times thankless job us during past two years Bill computer authority has published number books pertaining computers has taught computers Nassau College expect have benefit computerized contest coordian tion system going us under expert supervision Okay Billhit keys another development Walt Throne served Associate VP Syracuse NY area throughout four-year period VP has rejoined staff same capaci ty serve during present term point wish join thanking Hank Smith former AVP Syracuse area having served well such dedication during last two years Hank really nice guy enjoys people well modeling pleased clude following photograph sent us concerning Annual Fall Picnic Syracuse ARCS October 12 1980 As Hank describes outing started rain became bitter cold looked like snow air Would Syracuse mem bers call off picnic go home life cooked hot dogs flew airplanes through heavy wind cold darkness sun came out two min utesthats decided take pic ture think what model aviation about agree Hank GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania C West virtisia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati WI 45236 Aanocate VicePeesdanns Joe Siben 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Prancin Fluharty 504 21st 50 Vienna WV 29101 Corky Hoitmac SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat Sn. Philadelphia PA 19107 togene Shellney 217 Euclid Ace. Scoordale PA 15693 am again late writing report hope will make deadline am full elation news has just nounced hostages coming home times like Americans realize what great country live Cincinnati Enquirer Sunday paper January 11 aquarter-page article FCCs ruling cannot fly six meters someone elses license somewhat derogatory nature last line read ld unexpected visi tors model airplane meets season Now dont know idle threat real promise would recommend AMA members make sure have proper unexpired FCC licenses equipment times flying RC good idea tape photocopy li cense inside flightilne box inside transmitter own safe side CHECK YOUR LICENSE NOW people have expired licenses realizing have recently extensive talks Hardy Brodersen subject redis tricting contest coordination after talking Marge Wiesenbach District Ill west contest coordinator have come conclusion best way avoid conflicts between events clubs Contest Directors work among selves help alleviate problems Basi cally contestants know approximately particular event run par ticular club sponsoring clubs CDs would check around find out communicate between themselves problems could minimized As situations answer communicate received letter recently Herman Funk Pittsburg related in76 Model Aviation cident witnessed club required new unknown airplane flown first check pilot owner could prove ability fly sounds great safety measure cident Mr Funk witnessed ended very disappointed 10-year-old check pilot crashed airplane first flight apparently because pilot error clubs requiring would behoove absolutely sure check pilots have VERY high degree proficiency order avoid type problem have received few letters lately regard ing various rules competition ob vious members dont realize VP has virtually nothing rules proposals Send rules suggestions questions appropriate contest board member listed directory Compe tition News section magazine opposite side street Mr Funks letter also received letter Carmine Barnada Croydon PA lauding club Levittown Aerobugs help has received letters like reflect what makes hobby great District III Calendar March 13-15Cleveland OH National Model Airplane Show Randal Park Mall Contact Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Salon OH 44139 March 21-22Southwestern Ohio Model Exposition Static Show Northgate Mall Cincinnati OH 45236 March 22Marion OH Static Show TnRivers Joint Vocational School Contact Jim Russell 598 Irey Ave Marion OH 43302 February 22Modelers Swap Show American Legion Hall 1106 Park Ave East St Rt 430 East Mansfield OH Contact Dick Sheppard RD 4 Shelby OH 44805 Delaware rict Colombia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremin District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asoocato Vce-Peeadanos Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carendon 2 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champisre 205 Tlpton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlortesnille VA 22901 V 3ill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19609 Jont Fresmon 7012 Wvra Courr Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 time column being written AMA presidential election still up air run-off ballots have sent out results known yet As far District IV concerned will Vice-President next two years thank voted time will no changes District IV officers think have done very good job past two years will continue next two years Speaking District IV some lucky RC fliers went Tangerine Contest Florida came home gold Kirk Wicker took second place Advanced Pat tern Tom Kirk took second Expert Pattern picture below Kirk Wicker winning pattern ship understand District IV winners Scale did get names much way flying activity go ing District IV month lot club reorganization going lots changes club officers chance recently see land RC World going purchase Florida will make beautiful flying site have heard pro ject yet its going planned communi ty RC modelers Orlando will approximately 180 acres flying site condominiums houses club house other things enjoy facility will probably use sometime year would like information project drop line Ill send brochures geta lot newsletters very well done recently has nothing good say about AMA low quote Max-Fax Newsletter November/December 1980 Holy Buffalo Burgers! Remember big flap few months ago AMA concerning free memberships CDs level con tests Well check page 73 December issue Model Aviation free membership now given CD ready Delta Dart contest Washington DC just full people qualify thd title Administrative Wiz guess editor did stop think much time work go Delta Dart program building model prior contest supervised work needs done usually young kids prior contest actually part contest also best ways get young people hobby would think organization like Maxecutors would wel come type activity particularly since lot rubber indoor models guess Ill hear lot static about maybe its time stopped complaining about what AMA did did make suggestions get involved try help programs input ideas guy does complaining never contributes guy contributes nev er does complaining Think about Whats Happening District IV Westminster Aero Modelers chance visit club recently Westminster MD annual election meeting Christmas banquet very good open question answer session AMA par ticularly AMA functions very diversified club very friendly people club presented ashtray has Snoopys footprints Thanks very warm cordial visit Patuxent Aeromodelers received new newsletter month Its Patuxent Fly er published Patuxent Aeromodelers Patuxent Naval Air Station Maryland newsletter looks like have lot races planned coming summer Thought might enjoy picture Gerry Wilhelms Bucker jungmeister landing wheel missing happened District IV meeting North Carolina last fall Warning modelers 72240 around Port Deposit MD areaWiley Manufactur ing operating 72240 Thats month Report upcoming Council meeting next issueJ Alabama ida gia iotippi ts Rico V South Cartlina nonon DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 2712 SW 24th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Associate VicePreodento John Gordue 115 Bayberry Lane Jacorson MS 39212 Frehard Jacvsn 108 Thornlne Charleston Herghts SC 29405 Arthur Jolrrrspn P32 Bunyan Dr ay Beach FL 32444 Phillip McCoweIl 6021 Forlirg Fork Nasnurlle TN 27205 Joseph Miculizi SF 00066 Con 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Pd Moormen 70 Fifth Sr Shnlrmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram FO Sos 4506 Brrrrringhan AL 36206 Rod Spanier Floridas Imperial RC Club heard friend Pennsylvania wanted sell /a-scale Aeronca Tandem Trainer called told some just bought last Novem ber Christmas Eve Rods wife told him look outside front door large wooden box much too large get through front doorl Inside -scale Aeron ca Rod called about month earlier wife Sandy called Kenny Lash Pennsylvania bought model Rod un derstandably has elected wife Modelers Wife Year District V has new RC Contest Coordi nator RC Please send RC contest sanction requests H K Butch Norckauer 12016 Queens Place Huntsville AL 35803 Butch really newhe has handling RC Soaring contest sanctions Now has RC Contest Coordinator duties thanks Butch taking job Charlene Fields months effort gave job modelers Valdosta GA really putting things together have two fairly new clubs both growing larger better month RCers generally long South Land Aero Modelers SLAM CLers generally belong South Georgia Flying Circus SGFC fair amount overlap membership another indication both clubs doing things right April 1981 77 L R Jim Finney Ted Van Ranwyck Mike Marositz President South Georgia Flying Circus kneelingi 1979 Tom Veloskey Kissimmee Valley Model Club put model skydiving demonstration King Orange Scale Meet Tom has now developed new plane carries three model jumpers time jump plane piloted Toms young son climbs altitude command jumpers jump controlled ground three jumper pilots thats four radios work Tom designing plane carry four jumpers Two newsletters Florida reported similar situations relate safety sad ness Both situations involved fatal heart attacks club flying fields Wesley Hoss Cartwright West Pasco Model Pilots Bill Hopper winter guest Palm Beach Aeronauts club both suffered fatal heart attacks doing what loved dofly mod els flying alone help available Please dont fly aloneyou may need help Keep youngsters involved Clubs seem doing youngsters daysthats future its helping ground work let have part hobby Flying Gators Gainesville doing share Its good idea department junior other beginner makes first solo make special event Imperial RC Club does friend Tom Thacker resign AVP Georgia did fine job have nominations volunteers replace ment job can lot work lot headaches lot fun Ah fun Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Keotatky our VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-Presidefit 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6130913 Aaaocias Jie-Prnshdgm Fi-aex Hghes 401 5 BetI, Pletrsburg MO 64477 Glen, Lee 819 Mandrake Baania IL 60510 Hem, Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univesjt1 City MO 63132 Wi, Snas P0 Bon 306 B~rgmn KY 40310 Help Help Tom Osborne President Monroe County IN RC Club needs an swer After discussions searching Tom group Bloomington-Bedford fliers cannot determine just what so-called end flying season Can help Let say thanks Kansas City area modelers super hospitality Janu ary 10-11 AVP Frank Hughes tour guide fine mall show nice eve ning spent discussing number model ing/AMA topics Present Bill Shirky Tom Krummel KC Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA Mike Mockridge President Mark Pierce KCACA Treasurer Frank Stretesky KC Northern Knights Mike Gubbert St Joe RC Steve Ewing David Irminger Smithville Dam Busters Jim Justus Sunchasers RC Club hope meeting nice Thanks again Activities happening Attend some March 14-15South Bend IN RC Model Show Concord Mall March 15St Louis Mkt St Armory Thermaleers McDonald Douglas Indoor Meet March 21-22Normal IL College Hills Mall SIRS Annual Static Show April 5St Louis Mkt St Armory MDCNATO Indoor March-AprilNumerous club static events Harold Todd editor Chiefs RC News Views Fairbury IL reports attaching streamers trainers does assist beginning pilot remain oriented air crafts directionan idea will tried Harold really pushes Balsa USA Swizzle Stick Sometimes nice things happen love give AMA Award Excellence arrived prior notice present Chi cagoland RC award discovered distinguished visitor returning RC after 10-year absence Mr Leo Galin original founder Chicagoland RC years ago Welcome back Leo Al Meyers Suburban Aero Club Chicago informed some Indian apolis group working District Club Team Fun Fly Something new teams will consist two persons club can enter two teams Small clubs will bet ter able well against big boys information come Sometimes things nice also happen Nice magazine can educational February 81 issue example brought 78 Model Aviation IL RI Roy Hopkins Gordan Mayer Russ Hailey Doug Davis President SLAM Three Gators surrounded beauty Karen Bailey gives trophy Ed Smith Cara Collett hands Jim Rice fellow middle trophy club President Ken Collett -d own mess about flying weather e picted Notice short-sleeved shirts shadows Doug Wilsman helping yours truly fun fly still have no idea what doing OSl Some say never have idea what Im doing anywayl least warm rsuefll Lialty our,uru pruawss e pieque pilot patch Danny Manley being youngest club member solo Next will giving Danny trophies winn ing contests Winners first RC Skydiving Contest November 1980 Kissimmee Valley Model Club Florida First overall Bill William son RCACF Stu Richmond RCACF first place winner new information relative Mr Winters re tirement page 11 Mr Winter cred ited early retirement time thought Mr Winter retired January 1 1980 Mr Worth Mr Winter sent letter Executive Council October 31 1979 stating such Mr Worth reference Mr Winter stated ving ami cable purely own choosing Winter wrote ision freelance home no buses explana tion Copies available SASE have no tape Mr Wheeley did state person February 19 1980 Mr Winter retired except parttime help-out two days week An other supportive document letter R Moulton Model Allied Publications Ltd dated October 9 79 expressing good bye Mr Winter editor column originally illustrated several other revelations Mr Wheeley has advised phone get Iowa igan C Minnesota C Wsrn,n VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President RO Boa 11t4 Birmingham MI 48t1 2 Associate Vice-Preeldenna James Clark 4444 iVoodninw Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milmaukon WI 53218 Robern 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 WiIliunt Rohrlng 4494 Tangiewood Tr. Sn Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsetn Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Heres John Windstanley launching scratch-built Windrifter GVRC Grand Valley Radio Control Club Nancia Ml field Picture month read reelected case Ill save certain items appropriate times As Model Aviation appears entering era exponential expansion foresee new problem areas am excited about what AMA can such new flying site program believe AMA needs chief operations officer keys honesty integrity progressive capability open doors future need Executive Council owes membership re sponsibility providing such person time Council has failed dismally fulfill responsibility Its Councils ball SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT afternoon subject interest own personal transaction model its flight hand-launch glider may perhaps direct intimate connection can have achievement suc cessful flight made craft may have designed trim gentle hand glides give left circle stalljust enough rudder turn just enough clay nose prevent dip throw glider its climb transition launch motion carefully choreographed vector attitude pre program just right altitude energy spent settle out under ceiling little flip leftnot too steep stall too flat put dive model made light takes throw get ceiling just right hall throwing skill energy after some trials finetune pullout warp stab left wing panel start getting some long glides Whos got stop watch few tries getting 32 seconds Try 40 think rest session spent objectivetrying find again perfect launch pullout got twice before trying now get right up under ceiling throw snap arms blood forced out fingers ache unnatural pressure What happened afternoon ses sion conducted Cloudbusters Cloudbusters again pavilion Southfield Civic Center thinly disguised gambit obtain use very nice indoor flying site guys promised train youth city exchange use hall less continuing basis So first session Delta Dartsbuild fly em movie glue drying guy three four kids coach flying models Doggone Ehling way can trim thing break spar Al Kirchoff Ed Stoll Andy Maclsaacs Pres Bruning Jack Moses Ed Vargo Bob Langall good guys Oh-oh 35 kids models flew kids ran after circling under diving catch end zone getting first taste connec tion models some Hand-winds okay awhile spotted Ed Stoll stretching rubber out three feet using winder extra energy model launched first hit ceiling Hey Wind next Well kids flew well enough midst flying watched give take between thembuddies trying outdo other kid tough luck mod els looping landing up balcony last called getting keys stairs janitor requiring some chutz pah equivalent roughly getting plant security people let up roof Briggs Beautyware Plant get Wakefield 40 years later So brought some gliders two kids flew got connection right away gave extra concentra tion energy result would some thing extra payout direct re warding ran after model danced under head high raced behing it bounced turbulent air keep finally coming down hands prompting behind fell along side carpeted floor settled watched touchdown less foot away Am boring gents little white lies modeling tolerate example understating weight model nothing disgraceful lying about center gravity location Arkansas siana Menico hnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideet 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaeociate ViowPrueldenta Bud Friedl 5512 Sounhwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsone 1 1809 Fulmer NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Cd Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75050 Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Barnlemille OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3410 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 Ted told elected planned appoint AVP representing New Mexico certainly hasnt wasted time putting work Hello Im Dan Parsons Ted assigned write months District VIII column Good hope meaningful assistant Ted bet keeps other AVPs humping just bet hell humping VP Since part duties report flying goings-on New Mexico what better way start give rundown Albuquer que R/C Clubs 25th Annual Fun Fly held October 25-26 1980 Somewhat different fun flies Albuquerques stresses lots free flying time events formula has ap parently worked well over yearsas keep getting larger larger turnouts 75 fliers Texas Arizona Oklahoma Ne vada Colorado course New Mexico brought 115 planes proceeded tear up Albuquerque skies two days Sizes ranged 1/2 Quarter Scale types ranged kinds sport planes up through Scales just about category particularly pleased see April1981 79 nave sometimes wondered wflat tfle real subject interest modeling Now its clear experience 25 Scale planes put grand show new VP Ted White blew us away Saturday flying Marty Moads 7-ft-span Messerschmidt 410 twin fighter bomber Marty rebuilt Eddie Morgans original Ted crasheddue engine troubleiS years ago Buckeye AZ convinced has learned handle twins engine because forced make three go-arounds engine tried clear runway other planes Needless say Marty little uptight Ted outdid himself Sunday demonstration low level aerobatics Gringo us old-timers agreed best wed ever seen maestro perform Several members One-Eighth Air Force Phoenix brought Ugly Stiks also Scale ships Bob Frey P-47 Kent walters Cor sair Bill Cranston P-Si did some fancy tub blowing themselves Al Casey 17th consecutive year supposed have new Mig 3 along hes slower build er am promises have One-Eighth Air Force big annual Scale & Bipe Fly-In March 21-22 Bill Parker Amarillo TX provided large crowd spectators goodly number fliers themselves some thing new marvel ata Byron Mig 15 duct ed fan putting good show Bill also has honor successfully flying first duct ed fan 5300-ft elevation field knew made halfway down 400ft blacktop runway though doubters stage three events during weekend cre ated some hot competition involved phase fly-in few crashes occurred Bill Lawless Cuba NM took off transmitter antenna collapsed Sorry about Bill Most Bills flying time alone off dirt strip near Cuba reckon came distracted other fliers Gerald Martin cropduster ford TX did some beautiful flying new Aeromasteralmost good air shows has put years Confederate Air Force flying Wildcat P-Si Messerschmidt 109 present mount very rare Mk 9 Spitfire also put good show guitar singing party Saturday night sunny clear weather Saturday cloudy almost windless Sunday until mid-afternoon people Albu querque turned out large numbers enjoy flying cavorting some best fliers country large turnout spectators always gratifying especially Albuquerque RCers Because back 1967 people Albuquer que built us outstanding blacktop fly ing field fun-fly best oppor tunity show appreciation generous farsighted effort few final words hope food thought national organizations dues-paying members have magazine integral part membership package Several come mind Soaring Society America Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion Experimental Aircraft Association Con federate Air Force American Radio Relay League says AMA certainly within norm Model Aviation integral part membership makes sense mc about Colorado as aska Ix DISTRICT REPORT TravIs Moilnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice-Prusidmsea Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposo Bloi. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8202 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 5 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lao 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Matter, 429 Dogwood Graf-ron NO 58237 Jim Rickerts 516S Cloudas Sious Pails SD 571 03 would like welcome aboard follow ing Associate Vice-Presidents District IX Glen Lau will assisting Nebraska Dick Crowley will fill state Colo rado Tim Mattern will working team state North Dakota addition fine people will round out fine group work AMA matters join already excellent group Dis trict IX AVPs board members following months Id like spotlight people serve volunteer capac ities willingness put lot time effort assist smooth processing AMA business certainly appre ciated deserves recognition Tim Mattern sent picture some back ground information well start month spotlight him Tim Mattern Grafton ND very active modeler has 40 years interest has covered al facets model ing including Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Pattern Scale sport little racing Tims main interests time also flying helicopter some success has flown demonstrations various shows Mattern President Thunderbird Flyers Grafton ND past President active member Red River Radio Con trol Club Grand Forks ND also AMA Contest Director As Associate Vice-President Mattern will attend meetings contests fun flies will also happy answer questions may have has shown great terest welfare modeling plans same future District IX Season Flier patches have going out great shape win ter seems active lots fly ing taking place Keep up good work guys gals has quite rush demand films have lots use pretty steady basis AMA display booked pretty well through spring year point Keep posted needs early possible Reports AVPs newsletters re ceive seem indicate steady growth membership clubs district Early re newals seem evidence area good work article couple months ago AVP Jim Ricketts wrote concerning Jun ior Senior members participation has evoked quite bit mail response indi cates youth out just need encouraged show up spon sored events parents other youthinterested people shared letters regarding youth participation appreciated Keep coming Maybe future column could devoted youth participation district IX As column being written AMA Presidential ballots out will re turned few days hope head new period AMAs history will show support can assisting business AMA goals objectives member services elected leaders Headquarters staff will function well possibly can full support pos itive constructive input will surely good AMA member Pull share well grow together Arizena foreja ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui Ilistrics X Vice-President 2501 Armour tone Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VicaPridants Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94898 Ales Chisolm 1130 Nest Show Fresno CA 93711 Lottie Kroebe, 2401 Zofra Cr Los Voyas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Booth CA 90808 Keirs Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Salt Lake City uTa4117 chance catch breath past month trips made saw going twice Lancaster first trip attend annual awards banquet three Lancasters clubs Antelope Val ley Soaring Association Antelope Valley Taliwinds Incorporated High Desert Commodores three clubs represented banquet Commodores boat club Nothing like little togetherness Perry Hudson President AVSA invited presided over awards portion dinner few award winners Most Improved FlierMike Walter Best junior FlierTony Bower Club ChampionSid Hamilton showed gathering Marvelous Miniatures enjoyed Thanks lot fellows great evening attended year-end meeting Southern California Free Flight Association meeting contest calendar next year made up people conduct 1981 US Free Flight Championship named Joe Norcross will CD Bill Stroman assistant Bill Bogart will remain business manager Officers 1981 will PresidentJoe Nor cross Vice-PresidentLee Hines Treasurer Bill Bogart SecretaryEd Lidgard Speaking contest schedules RC fli ers also make up calendar events coming year Copies may obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope Glenn Carter Betty Stream both addresses top column ought think about forming alli ance clubs southern California 80 Model Aviation Free Flighters have association RCers Ukies need band together join forces would tremen dous benefit looking fields good time perhaps bring fruition would District X meeting has few years since held because tremen dous lack interest However Im willing give another try perhaps something good will come Stay tuned further developments US will host 1981 FAI Soaring Championships location will Bay area site determined dates will 12 through 17 July 1981 details develop went Pasadena Internation al Modeler Show full swing AMA booth capably run Beverly Wis niewski Betty Stream plus daughters botha great team does top notch job year Sunday met Earl Witt AMA President around noon show went see Second Annual World Cup two-Meter Soaring meet entailed trip back Lancaster day wasnt typical southern California actually some rain first rain eight nine months fliers field delayed start first round awhile final ly started rain picture below shows group waiting rain stop fellow left will have remain mystery Ive misplaced name fellow bullhorn CD Doug Ford left casting unbelieving eye skies last years winner Bob Torres fellow umbrella Keith Kin drick ran some friends hadnt seen long long time field Below stand ing right old-timer way back hadnt seen 20 years used write column Air Trails called Western Roundup back fifties Dick Everett right true oldtimer other great Frank Zaic Re member Jasco Models Zaic yearbooks back camera several times Nats grand champion Woody Blanchard background some merchandise fered nfl ,tnnorc ney could pick trom two three four-channel radio loads other goodies meet organizer Dave Peltz responsible rounding up merchandise last time meet THREE radios prizes Fliers New Zealand England gave meet true international flavor weather fine Saturday cold rainy till noon Sunday flew flew well top 10 order Don Edberg Jerry Krainock David Johnson Bob Worley Norm Timbs Jr Larry Pettijohn Mike Bame Keith Kindrick Steve Manganelli Chris Adams thanks Blame Rawdon took developed printed delivered pictures time meet deadline Remember have AMA booth table top displays Also want club meeting invite go clubs invite way no club miss can claim favoritism Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Ass,oane Vce4esdones Al Colve, 1507 3 eon Elm Pomnello ID 83201 Smon Dnnne Rt 1 Son 48 5oauve MT 59015 Ed McCoionqh 53 SE 51 Porcland DR 97215 Orlando Oly Reco 25608 Done Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zooy 21418 NE Ma St Redmond WA 98052 deep regret must tell passing Donald Dodd January 20 1981 Don passed away quietly result cancer maintained excellent attitude till end district Contest Coordinator past seven plus years Don respect ed loved unique ability elicit competitive spirit fellow modelers spirit fun companion ship first met Don early 50s member Walla Walla Electro-Cons flying Tripacer Babcock tube gear single channel escapement inherent problems flew field peas everything hand launched few us hands large enough reach across fuselage Don others got started Aerotrol gear Bootstraps combination flew awhile before moved days singly controlled flight real event cause much hangar flying paths separated about time came together Boeing Company Seattle early 60s both flying Free Flight time Don helped us put Boeing HAWKS Model Club together company sponsorship late 70s helped form Chapter eight Society Antique Modelers specialize old-time Free Flight models recent years oldtime models became main interest Tom Cope ran group kits New Ruler design Henry Struck Don privileged asked build prototype Both still flying Don will missed us knew loved him condol ences love go family Tom Cope has agreed take over contest coordinator job will handle Free Flight Control Line contests Tom should receive sanctions categories begin ning immediately address 23262 SE 57th St Rt 3 lssaquah WA 98027 first became VP district lots trying could interest anyone Alaska being Associate Vice-President situation has changed appears great state Alaska ready have own AVP Copies letter have gone clubs addresses available ask ing nominations will accepted until March 15th AMA member state After time will have mail ballot first class determine new AVP Remember must have permission person nominate sum mer flying season should have AVP ready help Alaskan modelers clubs Another piece good news Alaska Larry J Rice Cook Inlet League Silent Flight have requested Mini-Nats held Anchorage tentatively planning August 12th 14th dates possibility including 15th events work out need help going put very events club interested helping let Larry know 243 5 Hout St Anchorage AK 99504 Larry hopes Mini-Nats will take ternational flavor entrants Canada well rest District Xl will presenting basic plan winter Ex ecutive Council meeting Atlanta Janua ry 31 1981 Lets pull together help group make success letter Simon Dreese AVP Mon tana indicates things going well big sky country Only club fell off membership others have increased some much 50%a really great achieve ment clubs members News letters area indicate new improved flying fields have lot increases undoubtedly lot good information stories about fields obtained would really help flying site man Washington Geoff Styles Some correspondence Geoff has gone out obtain information about did information may help other clubs Geoff needs help have successful well needs know about mistakes failures can have real value facing flying site problem about guys Lots clubs dis trict have received help Geoff lets help him help others April1981 81 Below see winner Don Euoerg re ceiving perpetual silver cup Earl Witt Looking Doug Ford table JUIJIO Box FLIGHT / D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NOW York NY 10005 Alter AMA Cub Bash--What An easy-to-build SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model like AMA Cub undoubtedly best starting point beginner model airplane programs wonderful thing about DO have AMA Cub available Academy bulk low cost fact have AMA Cub quite number years Its predecessor AMA Racer Delta Dart developed al 15 years ago Delta Dart trifle difficult fortunately continues available Sig Manufacturing Com pany mistaken idea some AMA Cub itself constitutes aeromodel ing program Nothing could further truth almost criminal propose organizations introduction AMA Cub building flying itself young sters no follow-up AMA Cub super introductory model program bound fail smattering exposure aeromodeling received will quick ly fade will produce no modelers what worse will end rapport established leaders sponsoring organizations Kids can reach mil lions cannot afford waste single organization might interested sponsoring good aeromodeling program flying field gained city fathers momentary goodwill and/or publicity simply worth opinion Frank Ehling father Delta Dart developed small Control Line model can flown engine whip-control learning before adding 1A-A engine powered flight need get quan tity production right away AMAs Executive Council has approved Sig Cub second step Free Flight model subject modifica tion kit Sig include prefab rication Negotiations Sig Manufacturing mass production kits AMA need completed further delay Neither AMA nor anyone else can afford present inadequate non-continuing program potential program sponsors Until AMA has follow-up kits available quantity inexpensively make up worthwhile ongoing program AMA Cub should offered list good kits sponsor should also purchase have hand same time AMA Cub Im satisfied what avail able some kits fairly good moment will have Outdoor Free FlightJasco Flash X-1 8 jerco 18 HL Glider Sig Cub Peck One-Night 16 Peck Prairie Bird Indoor Free FlightPeck ROG flown less rubber balsa paddle prop Indoor Model Supply Time Machine Penny Plane Easy B Micro-X Easy-B Control LineNo easy start Carl Goldbergs Lii Wizard Sigs Deweybird Frankly missing completely kit very simple all-balsa 020 powered Free Flight gas model Theres lot work 82 Model Aviation done AMA 1-IIA beginner pro gram area Lets blow opportunities lose sponsors offering worthless inadequate programs havent program before going lets rightl Eagle Talk Okay put aside glue stick lets settle down talk about airplanes fly Well start giving names important parts said last issue thats called nomenclature Lets comparing full-size mancarrying airplane Free Flight model air plane important thing both airplanes just much other difference carries pilot guide airplane other has no pilot Without pilot Free Flight model air plane must completely stable fly safely man-carrying airplane must stable pilot couldnt easily maneuver Now lets look two drawings Note essentially Mini Flyer really same airplane Grumman Fighter Study nomenclature both Seeeach has same basic parts propeller right hand RH wing left wing stabilizer fin etc model doesnt need such things navigation lights oil coolers walkways course model greatly greatly reduced size flies much slower speed very important differences mostly Free Flight model has just stripped its essentials real change being rubber motor place powerful recipro cating engine pilot replaced some slight differences make model stable wing layout both Mini Flyer Fighter exactly same note MORIZONTAL AIRPLANLSTASILIZt PlANE sv*lcmY NAVIGATIeN LIGHT GlUM LEADING EDGE ALCWAY __________PiTO SPA WTLNNAL BADO MAST-F--______ TAIL SURFACE aUDING LCOAJRLVERALL IIIIGTh PQOPELLB\ 4 UrLIDLD QL.ii L! WHITE ARiTRACrED model has greater dihedral angle mod els stabilizer fin have same shape too actually little larger fur ther rear model changes help make Free Flight model stable An other difference model has larger propeller relation wing span order efficiently use energy rubber motor Grumman Fighter also uses three-bladed propeller allow short er landing gear models two-blader efficient model guide airplane pilot moves hinged surfaces wings tail ailerons attached outer rear edges wings elevators attached rear horizontal stabilizer rudder rear fin Free Flight Mini Flyer doesnt have pilot doesnt have rudder elevators ailerons Both model full-sized airplane have tabs however both cases moved minor adjustments maneuvers Which right wing Which left Does wing marked RH Wing actually look left side draw ing Well well settle Make believe pilot sitting Fighters cockpit looking forward over engine RRRuuugh gh-gh shut off engine k right hand outthats right wing Now stick left hand outthats left wing No dont bother flap hands wont able take off know l tried What about landing gear Fight er Couldnt put Mini Flyer course could would able make some nice realistic ROG Rise Off Ground flights too landing gear essential flight Notice Fighter retracts its wheels up its body after takeoff Now some parts airplane just important have discussed ones cant see easily just samesuch center gravity thrust line angle incidence Well get later issues cause theyre mighty important comes flying 57bILI~43jj F1 LU 1 C AIhRAL 4 FJ 4 t ftP SN4$TAVeo4 VOOA 41EMI FkYf

In unprecedented run-off election victors John Grigg Lockport NY AMA President Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL District VI Vice-President Grigg received 10436 votes run-off election AMA President Earl Witt received 10096 very close race Cain received 1713 votes run-off District VI Vice-President Bryant Thompson received 891 run-off election required because candidates AMA President III Grigg489 1665 Witt679 821 IIIIVV VI 1258775965970 13995009021650 District VI Vice-President received majority last years regular election AMA bylaws require majority An interesting point 1369 voted run-off election regular election last yeardespite use much costly first-class mail run-off ballot mailing much campaign publicity mailings sent out candidates supporters Also leaders regular balloting went winners run-off VII VIII IX 9581065 480 999669 388 APO/ XXIeignTotal 1381 415 15 10436 1566 500 23 10096 Totals 1168 2486 2657 1275 1867 2620 1957 1734 868 2947 915 38 20532 U Highlights 1980-An Annual Report Achievements John Worth Executive Director 1980 biggest membership year ever total 76397 members com pared 69763 1979 72879 1978 1979 year major dues crease much controversy connection resulting loss 3000 mem bers made up 1980 Anticipating small membership gain over 1979 Council approved 1980 budget based 74489 members exceeded 25% end 1980 rate membership renewal 1981 6% ahead year previous over 48809 members already recorded over 55000 tile end January number chartered clubs increased 1980 1432 compared 1328 1979 1288 1978 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1980 also increased 1687 compared 1596 1979 Among 1980 sanctioned events 790 Class meets 62 Class B 366 AA 41 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 24 FAI Team Selection Meets 143 Soaring Sanc tions new 1980 30 Special Events Among meets 33 Indoor 144 CL 197 FF 862 RC 12 team members selected 1980 World Championships plus team managers three Nordic glider three Wakefield rubber three FAI Power team members selected 1981 Free light event Spain RC Soaring--three team members selected 1981 event Sacra mento CA 1980 USA Control Line Aerobatics team took first place Poland did USA Indoor team West Baden IN Control Line Speed Team Race Combat teams also competed Poland AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1980 voting 206 proposals rules changes six General 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 28 FE approving 156 Ini tial vote four General 67 RC 23 CL 41 Scale 21 F F Yet concluded ate Interim Final votes determine proposals result official changes 1982-83 AMA rule hook also 172 National Records established 1980 101 Free Flight 42 Indoor seven RC Soaring 22 Control Line 12 world record sanctions issued U& modelers 1980 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1980 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1980 submitted supplementary data received positive indications new RC frequencies may grant ed late 1981 very successful 1980 Indoor World Championships held Indiana last time event held USA 1974 Indiana event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors Income event came within $3000 $24000 expenses 1980 Nationals however went red due comparatively low entry less 1500 contestants normally close 2000 held Ohio area Otherwise Nats held first time Wilmington OH generally some notable excep tions certain events good contest mostly good weather An important new AMA film com pleted 1980 fim IIoin u PcrU fa designed help clubs obtain flying sites Meanwhile AMAs Film Library Service very busy 763 copies films circulated clubs others ditring 1980 addition 1980 saw beginning AMAs new Video tape library several AMAs films con verted tape format service will greatly expanded 1981 AMAs magazine Modul vialion reached time high print order 1980 total 75500 copies December com pared 68800 copies previous year AMA participated HQ representation five malor model industry trade shows 1980 MS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA also annual Hohhy Industry Association HIA trade show Anaheim CA addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes National Congress Aero space Education Orlando FL American Society Aerospace Education also Florida National Recreation Parks Asso ciation Phoenix AZ World Aerobatic Championships Oshkosh WI Aircraft Own ers Pilots Association Kansas City MO 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1980 compared 23 1979 teams put 374 flying and/or mall shows 1980 nd oim poq -I April1981 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents Grigg Cain Run-Ott Election Winners Totals Votes President District 4-H Looks AMA Clubs Help Public Service Opportunity Promote Model Aviation Would like hero com munity Well might just get chance soon-so let tell about 4-H national organization originally rural areas now everywhere young people help develop various skills improve value themselves country 4-H has full variety programs youth covering almost aspect modern day living AMA has developing contacts 4-H national leadership see can assist aerospace program 4-H now knows through its mem bers Academy has much expertise could benefit young members re cently provided 4-H National Office chartered club lists can dissemi nate information top Leader state union well Guam Puerto Rico 4-H does have organized aerospace program lack lead ers/instructors have knowledge practical experience modeling AMA chartered club has officer shown club listing quite prob able will get call local 4-H Leader community am asking respond cooperative manner help get mutually beneficial project off good start try get youngsters involved hobby United States needs hive kids involved model aviation least two reasons First good helps keep out trouble Second may develop aviators astronauts future simply citizens will better understand support model aviation activi ties local communities club viewpoint makes sense three ways help local 4-H Leader may open way new contacts friendly attitude model aviation days diminishing flying sites need friends can get also makes sense something constructive com munity because helps YOU need flying site helps build model avia tion too Lastly kids kept busy models usually ones stay out trouble can save taxpayer dollars cause has proven vandalism de creases good youth programs effect Please discuss next club meet ing Try get some volunteers will cooperate 4-H help local pro grams can take initiative self call local 4-H Leader make him offer Lets work together make 1981 great year model aviation Thanks Geoff Styles Flying Site Programs Director 70 Model Aviation AMA Accident Medical Benefit Limits Contrary information membership card pertaining AMAs Acci dent/Medical Insurance policy currently provides up $7500 personal jury $1500 dismemberment death $1000 stated card Accident Medical Coverage applies injuries resulting model operation accidents regardless causes accidents AMA Comprehensive General Liability Protection applies injury property dam age caused AMA member someone else requires operation accordance official AMA Safety Code provides coverage up $1000000 per accident bodily injury and/or property damage except first $50 deductible property damage See 1980-81 Official Model Aircraft Regulations full details about both AMA Comprehensive General Liability Cover age Accident/Medical Coverage particu lar pages 11 2 facts 115 accident report form 117 Official AMA Safety Code NC World Takes Ott Florida fascinating concept named R/C World Florida Incorporated multimillion dollar planned community modelers planned offer over 200 acres model airplane boating facilities luxurious condominiums individual homesites near perfect weather Orlando FL R/C World promises make possible modelers enjoy sport whenever wish style unsurpassed intended eliminate modeling problems bad weather loss flying fields encroaching com merce founders R/C World AMA members Lee Painter Bill Sharpe Rich mond VA Painter has eight-year back ground real estate raising real estate venture capital has run entire model gauntlet plastic kits RC Stand-Off Scale Sharpe modeler over 25 years engineer former general sales manager 18-million-dollar real estate investment trust Fifty percent modelers United States live northeast quadrant country says Painter Because weather enjoy outside activity four five months per year modelers live milder climate face growing problem losing scarce flying fields expanding business Painter Sharpe recently organized Hobby Associates Limited Florida limited partnership comprised 30 leaders model industry Hobby Associates sponsors R/C World Florida Inc nine its members serve R/C Worlds board direc tors Limited partners include Sid Axelrod President Top Flite Models Frank ( rtmti,t,d Oil ISUlIc 73 Jay Gerber AMA Film Projects ulrector shown mmy awarded tar expertise film production National Football League Jay longtime RC modeler amateur radio operator lives Philadelphia area has produced films AMA includ ing new designed help AMA clubs get flying sites Jays Emmy sits between other foot ball mementoes give testimony fact top cinematographers fielda good reason AMAs films highly regarded long last elections over after six monthsfrom early August 1980 end January 1981 US Presidential race doesnt take long neither would AMA elections some mis guided advice accepted linmedi ate past President Something must done ease situation fu ture elections several ideas have put forth already problem will prime concerns Executive Council solve election office accomplished alone feel honor bound recognize helped both time financial support postage expensive own local club Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club contrib uted $100 Larry Lundy longtime friend modeler contributed both time money did Frank Anderson member both AMA MAAC other local modelers con tributed time folding letters stuffing addressing envelopes contribut ed smaller amounts money added up appreciated support thanks go wonderful people would writing important contribution help made wife en couraged side through entire campaign Bless women support hobby WHY did Witt decide run write-in campaign did few mod el industry concerns support him finan cially did AMA members see fit support him votes just philosophical ques tions questions must deep ly thoroughly considered Executive Council has great amount criticism AMA focused John Worth past theres probably some VP columns issue naturalhe top salaried employee AMA target wheth er directly responsible John perfect Like us does have faults firmly believe totally dedicated AMA spends virtually waking moment con cerned about future would sup port move replace him IF capable dedicated individu al could found Criticize want have better suggestion stay home Meanwhile John presently devel oping replacement himselfVince Mankowski Vince least several years being fully qualified ready Vince young aggressive deep thinker John made excellent choice recruiting him ranks volunteer officers Youll hear ing lot man during com ing years SHOWTIME As am writing IMS show Anaheim just over As read WRAMS White Plains NY just history Yet come Toledo MACS Long Beach Southwest Modelers Show Dallas several local mall shows shows well spread across country thousands modelers af forded excellent opportunities see newest developments other model ers handiwork meet new old friends have never pleasure fun attending shows should make ex tra effort get fast coming important growth success hobby glow plug digital radio WHERE ARE WE GOING swer question started way back first joined AMA 1947 virtually infancy crawling stumbling way along grew some during SOs dang near broke backs banana peel early 60s group really interested totally dedicated individuals took over got us back track reached 20000 members 25000 Through 70s membership rate really took off reaching phenomenal 78000 members enjoyed clos ing 1980 books did just happen took hard work part lot people Its going require hard work months years come roster reaches 100000 will mean us pulling together pur posely antagonizing other quest own selfish goals will mean oc casional hardships us swal lowing pride work good cannot go publicly tearing apart need badly Differences opinion will exist open discussion can resolve positive progressive results must Working together can cre ate miracles talking AMA lets TALK PROUDTALK PROGRESS accomplish progress need support Support leaders competitors sport fliers input Vice-Presidents will give us needed impetus work YOU dont have corner ideas progress can help Don Dewey RCM suggested Scale masters program select team Scale internats similar what presently done Pattern Sailplanes about proposal NASA Its about time contest ants become involved just fortunate enough able get Nats letter Art Gittleman Roslyn PA asking about possibility AMA publishing list insurance companies offer home owners policies cover model aircraft may legally improper list publish can bet will look kind thinking need membershipPositive Progressive Supportive membership needs Highlights continued page 69 AMA Executive Council met four times 1980at Orlando FL January Arlington VA May Wilmington OH Nats August Arlington VA again November 1980 first year some new officers Executive Council positions VP-District Ill Dave Brown Ohio VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Michigan replaced Geoff Styles latter joined HQ staff VP-IX Travis McGinnis Colorado replaced Vince Man kowski also joined HQ staff Foot note As AMA Executive Director acting further interest AMA other ganizations served 1980 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique lnterrationale American Soci ety Aerospace Education Nation al Association Rocketry major new achievement AMA 1980 purchase 16-acre piece property Reston VA suburb Washing ton DC 10th December Upon site built during next two years permanent home AMA ending over 40 years renting office space purchase made outright no mortgage ac cumulated surplus funds AMA owns property free clear anything else has happened recent years achievement indicates dramatic progress AMA has made since organization ex tablished 1936 April 1981 71 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 rn Dale Welch President Birming ham RC Association Judge Jim Davis have written official letter club admonishing AMA offi cials using reports back model airplane magazine per sonal politics did promote letter am tired hearing about NOT know what issue came up last Council meeting either voted against abstained due free press theory tell what to vote letters will distributed Council colorful ones reprinted ballot page mark choice cut out mail Kirkwood Thermaleers Club McDonnell Douglas FF Club both St Louis MO joint meeting other night mailed invitation went saw film revisited several old friends President other member Kirkwood Thermaleers fine contest flier own right enjoyed visit St Louie hope will invite bit-1- -t-rn remember years ago lost field Fred held together newslettera remarkable saga thankless hard work Good friend Ken Gulliford President Charleston SC Radio Control Society writes boy Ken Jr now President Clovis Model Airplane Drivers Society Clovis NM Father son beginning kit RC models togetherhalf South Carolina half New Mexico mail buddy John Gorday AMA Asso ciate Vice-President Mississippi writes Donald Pressgrove Water Valley MS did receive rule book Also accident forms car rental card bumper sticker Meanwhile mag being shuf fled wrong place Can help? Help way kids Mr Mike Woodfolk AMA Headquarters ing thing straightening out have problem Let us hear youdont just stew taking money want get moneys worth. bIot mentioned dont respond now dont crab later VOTEBALLOTVOTE DI am opposed AMA officials using magazine politics NO MORE personal politics reports jjjI am unopposed such measures Free press Na AMA No MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20th Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Include comments Goody ones will reprintedpro/con 72 Model Aviation Posing proudly 1980 World Championship team Control Line Stunt AMA sent gentlemen Warsaw Poland partly dues money last year world champi ons Shown front Les McDonald 1st place LR rear Bill Werwage 3rd place Bob Hunt 2nd Wynn Paul 10th entire world very proud international triumph gentleman snown nere ms scale Jenny can lay claim longest running durable newslet ter editorships history Ameri can modeling Beginning twelfth year running TWICE month Fred KomLosy has churned out over 250 issues Palm Beach FL Aeronauts ncic ILu1aAs unt tin icas top FF competitors Chris Presi dent clubs Stan Stoy own above Carl Fries holding latest FAI Power ship Carl also Garcher President Midwest Models Sig Manufacturing also limited partner two popular hobby magazines RC Modeler Model Airplane News Other AMAers include Ed Mate architect designed Chicago Hyatt Regency Hotel Harold Parenti designer Top Flite Models prominent Scale competitor Also involved R/C World Ed Izzo inventor foam wing Dave Brown internationally known RC Pattern flier both Bob Doris Rich couple made first trans continental radio control flight An equally impressive group modelers serve R/C Worlds nine-member board directors Included Dr Walt Good former AMA President pioneer Radio Con trol also Warren Hitchcox current President Model Aeronautic Association Can ada Others corporate attorney Bill Mathews communications company Presi dent Chuck Foreman AMA District Vice-Presidents Dave Brown Another Jim Greer respected Pattern flier owner ofthe successful grinding wheel abrasive companies country Two board members Dixie Cutrone Mario Yederlinic modelers commer cial developers experienced building con dominiums apartment complexes shop ping centers people success ful business backgrounds knowledge modeling will play integral role making R/C World come life An incredibly vast array hobby facilities planned R/C World such paved direc tional runways twice long football field Transmitting frequencies will monitored elaborate functional control tower Taxi-ways will lead spacious pit areas hous ing underground terminals signal mod elers frequency being used given moment short distance away ave nue CL circles will buzz Stunt flying dog-fighting Free Flighters will have own domain can launch planes open skies boating enthusiasts will zip crafts atop smooth water scenic lake sportsmen requiring supplies refreshment grounds will have hobby shop -food beverage bar brief shuttle between recreational residential areas comfortable golf tram will provided Energy-efficient condominiums indi vidual homesites planned provide wide selection housing residents will live RIC World Several different floor plans will offered includes hobby room equipped special screening enabling modeler fine-tune transmitter adjustments craft interfering frequencies field Other standard features will include central air-conditioning cozy eat-in kitchens abundance closet space Modelers will enjoy olympic-size swim ming pool asphalt tennis courts ele gant clubhouse complete restaurant cocktail bar social director will organize dances plan barbeques supervise ban quets will follow national interna tional competitions hosted RIC World discreet distance residential section ample camping facilities will accommodate vacationing modelers comfort necessary cater modelers slightest whim planned RIC World through public placement preferred stock conceivable wonderland will owned managed en tirely hobbyists Instead borrowing money banks paying high terest rates explains Lee Painter offer shares ownership R/C World modelers pay interest Its investment something familiar backed real estate run modelers want something positive industry Ownership stock will spread throughout 50 states Canada order develop broad base support once R/C World established Painter Sharpe envision building similar projects mid-and far-west regions United States Stockholders R/C World will auto matically own portion subsequent enter prises Dividends will based profits received sale rental condomini ums individual homesites fees camp ground facilities income generated hobby shops restaurants boutiques receive additional information con cerning R/C World modelers invited contact R/C World Florida Inc 216 East Jackson St Orlando FL 32801 R/C World Florida Inc C Lee Painter 2307 Leighton Court Richmond VA 23233 Flying SitesLandowner Liability Laws So have flying site has use some time No problems have ex perienced have become complacent about personal injuries happening until day visitor site gets hurt Maybe stepped rabbit hole maybe fell tree no business climbing Anyway costs him some money take care injuries loses some time work gets paid hour lost money too visitor gets little less friend ly decides wants someone else pay medical bills compensate him lost wages decides sue club landowner am going tell about legislation affects landowner Most states have legislation limits liability landowner whether injured party lessee invitee property fact states have type statute Alaska Arizona Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah What purpose legislation Well give some measure protection landowners encouraging allow use property recreational purposes However quick point out de gree care owed landowner jured party varies state state few precedents established na tionwide advised check local guidance through local attorney list state statutes number phone number can call get copy state listed below StatePhone AL205 269-5011 Law ALCodetit47 281 1973 AKNone AZNone ARAR St Ann50-11-01 1971 CACACivCode 846916 445-4711 1976 COCO Rev St303 892-9911 33-41-1011973 33-41-1 06 1975 CTCT Gen St Ann 52-557f 1976 DEDE Code Ann tit 7 5901 1975 FLFL St Ann 51904 488-1234 1974 3752515 1976-77 GAGA Code Ann404 656-2000 105-403 1968 HIHI Rev St 520808 548-2211 1975 IDID Code 604208 384-2411 1976 ILIL Ann St ch 70217 782-2000 31 1976-77 INlNCodeAnn317633-4000 4-16-3-1 1974 14-1-3-18 1973 14-2-6-3 1973 IAlACodeAnn5152815011 111C1 1976 907 465-2111 602 271-4900 501 371-3000 2035662211 678-4000 Aprit 198173 Artists conception proposed RIC World Florida development StateLawPhone KSKSStAnn913296-Olil 58-3201 1975 KYKY Rev St Ann502 564-2500 411190 1976 LALA Rev St Ann504 389-6601 92795 1976 MEME Rev St Ann207 2891110 tit 12 1974 MDMD Nat Res Code301 267-0100 Ann 1 1974 MAMAAnn Lawsch216177272121 1 7C 1973 MIMI Cump Laws Ann517 373-1837 300201 197677 MNMN St Ann612 2966013 8701 1977 MSNone MONone MTMT Rev Codes Ann406 4992511 67808 1970 NENE Rev St 001402 471-2311 1974 NVNV Rev St 41510702 885-5000 1975 NHNHRevStAnn603271-lilO 21234 1973 NJNJStAnn6092922121 2A42A-1 197677 NMNMStAnn505827-4011 53-4-51 1975 NYNY Gen Oblig Law518 472-8800 91 03 197677 NCNC Gen St919 7334111 113-1205 1975 NDNDCent Code701 2242000 53-08-01 1974 OHOH Rev Code Ann614 466-2000 153318 1964 1533181 1975 OKOK St Ann tiL 76405 521-2011 101976 OROR Rev St503 378-3131 105655 1975 PAPAStAnnAit68717787-2121 477-1 197677 RINone SCSCCode 51-81803 758-0221 1975 SDSD Comp Laws Ann605 224-3011 20-9-5 1976 TNTNCodeAnn6157413011 111301 1973 51-801 1966 TXTX Civ St Ann tit 1512 475-2323 Art lb1969 UTNone VTVT St Ann tit 10802 828-1110 5212 1973 VAVA Code 42804 786-0000 1976 WAWA Rev Code Ann206 753-5000 424200 1975 WVWV Code 5-1304 348-3456 1971 WIWI St Ann608 265-0341 29681 2 & 4 1973 29683 & 5 1976-77 WYWY St 891307 777-7011 1975 Remember club protected liability up limit AMA comprehensive general liability coverage based stipulations policy See AMA Rule Book facts claim form Geoff Styles Flying Site Programs Director Pat Boone Larry Bolich AMAs Special Events Director worked together Las Vegas last January 9-10 connection planning possible 1981-82 campaign featuring model aviation activities Sopwith Pup model Terry Handy along other Las Vegas modelers Bruce Williams Robert Mearns provided models assist ance photography session Occasion National Easter Seal Society directors meeting Pat Boone National Easter Seal Host 1981 AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA mem bers have access AMA Film Library presently consisting 14 16mm filmsmost color sound Theyre great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance Chartered clubs have priority film rental also pay least$5 except $8 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES rental Chartered Clubs $10 others$15 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES cases refundable deposit $50 rental fee must made Following partial list films available full list information order form write AMA HO Film Library 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS New 1979 film types sizes Scale model aircraft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 78 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviatIonthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS NY Toledo MACS CA about 20 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its new NatiQnal Air & Space Muse um About 30 minutes Shows ballooning hang gliding aerobatics commercial mili tary including Blue Angels Navy Team WINGS & THINGS Music no narration About 25 minutes General interest British made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY About 20 minutes Projuced Jerry Joseph East man Kodak Co 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Doylestown PA About 25 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber 74 Model Aviation w DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES FCC Report Continued Decembe 1980 ssue Model Ava tion initiated publication Special Re port produced AMAs Frequen cy Committee submitted FCC September 1980 followup AMAs ori ginal petition RC frequencies filed FCC November 1978 January February March issues Model Aviation continued publication AMAs Special Report because origi nal lengthy continues issues well technical information highly infor mative concerning nature complexity problems involved RC circuitry tend take granted Most readers may find too complicated boring Yet stands significant contribution under standing state art sophisti cation techniques involved regret necessity breaking up report small segments hope may actually make easier absorb data presented meantime keep mind object obtain frequencies current indications may reasonably expect 1982 could have about two dozen made imme diately available up 50 real possi bility within 10 years C Receiver Bandwidth Limitations Con siderations Optimum receiver bandwidth band width necessary recover desired trans mitted information successfully relect other extraneous information ideal ized receiver will accept desired informa tion bandwidth anything beyond abruptly rejected beyond selectivity receiver bandpass real world compromises dictate achievable bandwidths limiting factor RC receivers interme diate frequency amplifiers Front-end RF se lectivity generally limits receiver about 1% center frequency 72 MHz RF stage selectivity about 700 KHz 3dB point 10 KHz channel spacing selectivity must obtaind IF IF transformers alone adequate given size/weight problems RC receivers produce de sired narrow band response Monolithic filter networks using piezo electric magnetostric tive other technology necessary Receivers embodying techniques dis cussed above have produced several RC manufacturers narrow band FM NBFM use few years NBFM re ceivers use ceramic filters relatively narrow bandwidths skirt selectivity permitting successful 10 KHz operation following spectrum analyzer photographs show typical receiver IF sweeps RC receiver designed NBFM operation 72 MHz As readily apparent receiver possess es good skirt selectivity rela tively sharp nose receiver selectivity transmitted information accom modated receiver pass-band Figure 4 shows swept measurement 5 KHz per division 72 MHz receiver de signed NBFM some distortion due modulation products evident sweep general bandpass evident Figure 5 shows same receiver cen ter marker markers z As ob servable photograph edges already 25 dB down Figure 6 shows same receiver cen ter markers z skirt selec tivity evident markers now down about 40 dB receiver design used ex ample recoverable signal 600 mV P-P transmitted deviation 800 Hz expected 3 dB receiver bandwidth 55-60 KHz must now factor allowable band width crystal tolerance determine acceptable range crystal error trans mitter deviation FM permits opera tion reasonable time acceptable performance RC environment D For FM transmission derivation opti mum deviation foregoing evident op eration 10 KHz raster requires receiver bandwidths vicinity 55-60 KHz total achieve satisfactory adjacent channel rejection IF section Since number factors combine determine overall usable bandwidth various effects must combined worst-case derive optimum frequency deviation performing simple worst-case analysis following parameters will used reasonable assumptions real components systems 1 Initial crystal tolerance multiplied 72 MHz-500 Hz CT 2 Temperature variation -20 600Csome compensation- Hz IV 3 2-year aging @ 200 Hz/yr 440 HzCA 4 Ceramic filter center freq within Hz FF 5 Receiver bandwidth minimum 2750 Hz 8W additive tolerance build-up used effects listed above yield bandwidth budget follows Total worst-case frequency error 500 400 1840 Hz Total bandwidth available modulation 2750-1840 910 Hz course seldom possible toleranc es add up above case some adjust ment possible within transmitter compensate certain effects above field changeable receiver crystals assumed however tolerance build-ups above must accepted uncontrollable Conservative production design requires correct parts possible accumulations result still functional unit likely conditions analysis cannot end point however since recovered audio detector bandwidth must considered preferable given detector bandwidth slight ly excess Hz enough care used design provide usable amount recovered audio Current FM designs exhibit voltage frequency V/F ratios about 500 mV/KHz P-P Hz Deviation fore provides sufficient signal processing later stages yet allows suf ficient latitude frequency error permit reliable use over least two-year period concluded NBFM practical within state art However other modulation techniques should preclud ed long can accommodated within 6 KHz bandwidth Flying Near Airports Careful Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pipen District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Asoocinee Vice-Presdenns Roborn C 5rode,- 405 Mun Streen Nanhca NH 03060 Ceorqe Parcer 7 Paul Lee MA 0t238 Mkr Schindler 5 doldac [Jr. L2Jara CT 06335 lVillium Piilbur 6 Lauro Ann Kirter5 Mt 03904 harsh weather up New England lot model activity April1981 75 Figure 4 NBFM Receiver z/Div HI 10 dB/ Div V Figure 5 Same Figure 4 markers z Figure 6 Same Figure 4 markers -Iz have heard two-year-old club Houlton Spud Dusters hope visit during 1981 now residence bit closer will able provide some assist ance planned air show Houl ton Flying Clubrtoo guys must accept regret resignation good friend AVP Ray Gibouleau Old Town ME Ray has lot going busy flying full scale commercial birds Ill try fill northern Maine slot meantime letter District appointed officers worksto tell recent workings AMA election pol itics Lots local activity Waterville area too have pleasure attending formation meetings two clubs Winthrop area another right Winslow clubs later per haps can form council clubs clude some others close Southern New Hampshire RC Club vited annual dinner must tell unique presentation made seems members time after unsuccessful attempts fly plane stomped death edge flying site name thus has firmly affixed Big Foot Well dinner wife presented RC airplane invited perform husbands feat behold MAGNIFICENT invited another wife assist holding hands jointly jumped onto plane resting unaware floor Pictures may coming column certainly event other clubs could probably will emulate What fun bunch lots door prizes lots families humor lust plain good folks Congratulations offi cers Earl Guyer President Dick Eston VicePresident Darrell Wagner Treasurer Roland Harmon Secretary club will again host New England Championships 1981 has lot club activity planned summer season New Jese York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoate Vics-PresidenOs Pete Banchin 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fnk Orency 998110w Ace Pscaoaway NJ 08854 Hank Lkev 46 Cor, Or. Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 50 Rand Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 V,lt Tl,ove 208 kV,dewere Frd Syracuse N 13219 Second District Thoughts late ever visit club district question prevails over others going have EAST COAST NATS revelation year site will Seguin TX has served improve thinking nor language-choice mem bership registering emotions whieh run entire range sheer disappointment including angry denunciations un printable terminology responsible such choice sufficient answer assure aggrieved choice ratified Executive Council formal official session want know 1 WHOSE choice ratified 2 WHY made first place first answer simple ie Nats Executive Planning Committee second answer defies analysis far am concerned failure locally sponsored efforts locate 1981 Nats Lakehurst NJ served produce still further disappointment Anyway question persists ever shall have east coast Nats again last held 1969 Willow Grove Naval Air Station near Philadelphia PA US Navy host days Nats rotated annually among four Naval Air Stations Willow Grove being other three being order Glenview IL Los Alamitos CA Dallas TX way modelers wherever lived chance attend Nats least once fourth year could measure life span terms its estimated extent divided four Today high cost travel may able afford two such expeditions As Vice-President District II shall make effort have 1982 Nats held site located within reasonable traveling distance modelers part coun try Thereafter fairness modelers Nats should definitely rotated annually western mid-western eastern locations appears fair way handle very important matter next Executive Council meeting first during current term January 30 shall propose use definite site lo cated between New York Baltimore have unofficially quietly vestigating during last six months prospects availability encouraging facilities adequate Free Flight Soaring events shall course keep advised prog ress direction Staffing new District II Contest Co ordinator RC Pattern RC contests other involving Pylon Soaring effective January 1 1981 Bill Fuori resides 28 Fernwood Drive Commack NY 11725 Telephone 516-543-3895 Please send sanction applications other com munications concerning said RC events directly Bill instead to former coordinator Larry Lundy Lockport NY point join thank ing Larry handling tough times thankless job us during past two years Bill computer authority has published number books pertaining computers has taught computers Nassau College expect have benefit computerized contest coordian tion system going us under expert supervision Okay Billhit keys another development Walt Throne served Associate VP Syracuse NY area throughout four-year period VP has rejoined staff same capaci ty serve during present term point wish join thanking Hank Smith former AVP Syracuse area having served well such dedication during last two years Hank really nice guy enjoys people well modeling pleased clude following photograph sent us concerning Annual Fall Picnic Syracuse ARCS October 12 1980 As Hank describes outing started rain became bitter cold looked like snow air Would Syracuse mem bers call off picnic go home life cooked hot dogs flew airplanes through heavy wind cold darkness sun came out two min utesthats decided take pic ture think what model aviation about agree Hank GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania C West virtisia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati WI 45236 Aanocate VicePeesdanns Joe Siben 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Prancin Fluharty 504 21st 50 Vienna WV 29101 Corky Hoitmac SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat Sn. Philadelphia PA 19107 togene Shellney 217 Euclid Ace. Scoordale PA 15693 am again late writing report hope will make deadline am full elation news has just nounced hostages coming home times like Americans realize what great country live Cincinnati Enquirer Sunday paper January 11 aquarter-page article FCCs ruling cannot fly six meters someone elses license somewhat derogatory nature last line read ld unexpected visi tors model airplane meets season Now dont know idle threat real promise would recommend AMA members make sure have proper unexpired FCC licenses equipment times flying RC good idea tape photocopy li cense inside flightilne box inside transmitter own safe side CHECK YOUR LICENSE NOW people have expired licenses realizing have recently extensive talks Hardy Brodersen subject redis tricting contest coordination after talking Marge Wiesenbach District Ill west contest coordinator have come conclusion best way avoid conflicts between events clubs Contest Directors work among selves help alleviate problems Basi cally contestants know approximately particular event run par ticular club sponsoring clubs CDs would check around find out communicate between themselves problems could minimized As situations answer communicate received letter recently Herman Funk Pittsburg related in76 Model Aviation cident witnessed club required new unknown airplane flown first check pilot owner could prove ability fly sounds great safety measure cident Mr Funk witnessed ended very disappointed 10-year-old check pilot crashed airplane first flight apparently because pilot error clubs requiring would behoove absolutely sure check pilots have VERY high degree proficiency order avoid type problem have received few letters lately regard ing various rules competition ob vious members dont realize VP has virtually nothing rules proposals Send rules suggestions questions appropriate contest board member listed directory Compe tition News section magazine opposite side street Mr Funks letter also received letter Carmine Barnada Croydon PA lauding club Levittown Aerobugs help has received letters like reflect what makes hobby great District III Calendar March 13-15Cleveland OH National Model Airplane Show Randal Park Mall Contact Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Salon OH 44139 March 21-22Southwestern Ohio Model Exposition Static Show Northgate Mall Cincinnati OH 45236 March 22Marion OH Static Show TnRivers Joint Vocational School Contact Jim Russell 598 Irey Ave Marion OH 43302 February 22Modelers Swap Show American Legion Hall 1106 Park Ave East St Rt 430 East Mansfield OH Contact Dick Sheppard RD 4 Shelby OH 44805 Delaware rict Colombia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremin District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asoocato Vce-Peeadanos Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carendon 2 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champisre 205 Tlpton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlortesnille VA 22901 V 3ill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19609 Jont Fresmon 7012 Wvra Courr Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 time column being written AMA presidential election still up air run-off ballots have sent out results known yet As far District IV concerned will Vice-President next two years thank voted time will no changes District IV officers think have done very good job past two years will continue next two years Speaking District IV some lucky RC fliers went Tangerine Contest Florida came home gold Kirk Wicker took second place Advanced Pat tern Tom Kirk took second Expert Pattern picture below Kirk Wicker winning pattern ship understand District IV winners Scale did get names much way flying activity go ing District IV month lot club reorganization going lots changes club officers chance recently see land RC World going purchase Florida will make beautiful flying site have heard pro ject yet its going planned communi ty RC modelers Orlando will approximately 180 acres flying site condominiums houses club house other things enjoy facility will probably use sometime year would like information project drop line Ill send brochures geta lot newsletters very well done recently has nothing good say about AMA low quote Max-Fax Newsletter November/December 1980 Holy Buffalo Burgers! Remember big flap few months ago AMA concerning free memberships CDs level con tests Well check page 73 December issue Model Aviation free membership now given CD ready Delta Dart contest Washington DC just full people qualify thd title Administrative Wiz guess editor did stop think much time work go Delta Dart program building model prior contest supervised work needs done usually young kids prior contest actually part contest also best ways get young people hobby would think organization like Maxecutors would wel come type activity particularly since lot rubber indoor models guess Ill hear lot static about maybe its time stopped complaining about what AMA did did make suggestions get involved try help programs input ideas guy does complaining never contributes guy contributes nev er does complaining Think about Whats Happening District IV Westminster Aero Modelers chance visit club recently Westminster MD annual election meeting Christmas banquet very good open question answer session AMA par ticularly AMA functions very diversified club very friendly people club presented ashtray has Snoopys footprints Thanks very warm cordial visit Patuxent Aeromodelers received new newsletter month Its Patuxent Fly er published Patuxent Aeromodelers Patuxent Naval Air Station Maryland newsletter looks like have lot races planned coming summer Thought might enjoy picture Gerry Wilhelms Bucker jungmeister landing wheel missing happened District IV meeting North Carolina last fall Warning modelers 72240 around Port Deposit MD areaWiley Manufactur ing operating 72240 Thats month Report upcoming Council meeting next issueJ Alabama ida gia iotippi ts Rico V South Cartlina nonon DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 2712 SW 24th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Associate VicePreodento John Gordue 115 Bayberry Lane Jacorson MS 39212 Frehard Jacvsn 108 Thornlne Charleston Herghts SC 29405 Arthur Jolrrrspn P32 Bunyan Dr ay Beach FL 32444 Phillip McCoweIl 6021 Forlirg Fork Nasnurlle TN 27205 Joseph Miculizi SF 00066 Con 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Pd Moormen 70 Fifth Sr Shnlrmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram FO Sos 4506 Brrrrringhan AL 36206 Rod Spanier Floridas Imperial RC Club heard friend Pennsylvania wanted sell /a-scale Aeronca Tandem Trainer called told some just bought last Novem ber Christmas Eve Rods wife told him look outside front door large wooden box much too large get through front doorl Inside -scale Aeron ca Rod called about month earlier wife Sandy called Kenny Lash Pennsylvania bought model Rod un derstandably has elected wife Modelers Wife Year District V has new RC Contest Coordi nator RC Please send RC contest sanction requests H K Butch Norckauer 12016 Queens Place Huntsville AL 35803 Butch really newhe has handling RC Soaring contest sanctions Now has RC Contest Coordinator duties thanks Butch taking job Charlene Fields months effort gave job modelers Valdosta GA really putting things together have two fairly new clubs both growing larger better month RCers generally long South Land Aero Modelers SLAM CLers generally belong South Georgia Flying Circus SGFC fair amount overlap membership another indication both clubs doing things right April 1981 77 L R Jim Finney Ted Van Ranwyck Mike Marositz President South Georgia Flying Circus kneelingi 1979 Tom Veloskey Kissimmee Valley Model Club put model skydiving demonstration King Orange Scale Meet Tom has now developed new plane carries three model jumpers time jump plane piloted Toms young son climbs altitude command jumpers jump controlled ground three jumper pilots thats four radios work Tom designing plane carry four jumpers Two newsletters Florida reported similar situations relate safety sad ness Both situations involved fatal heart attacks club flying fields Wesley Hoss Cartwright West Pasco Model Pilots Bill Hopper winter guest Palm Beach Aeronauts club both suffered fatal heart attacks doing what loved dofly mod els flying alone help available Please dont fly aloneyou may need help Keep youngsters involved Clubs seem doing youngsters daysthats future its helping ground work let have part hobby Flying Gators Gainesville doing share Its good idea department junior other beginner makes first solo make special event Imperial RC Club does friend Tom Thacker resign AVP Georgia did fine job have nominations volunteers replace ment job can lot work lot headaches lot fun Ah fun Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Keotatky our VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-Presidefit 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6130913 Aaaocias Jie-Prnshdgm Fi-aex Hghes 401 5 BetI, Pletrsburg MO 64477 Glen, Lee 819 Mandrake Baania IL 60510 Hem, Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univesjt1 City MO 63132 Wi, Snas P0 Bon 306 B~rgmn KY 40310 Help Help Tom Osborne President Monroe County IN RC Club needs an swer After discussions searching Tom group Bloomington-Bedford fliers cannot determine just what so-called end flying season Can help Let say thanks Kansas City area modelers super hospitality Janu ary 10-11 AVP Frank Hughes tour guide fine mall show nice eve ning spent discussing number model ing/AMA topics Present Bill Shirky Tom Krummel KC Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA Mike Mockridge President Mark Pierce KCACA Treasurer Frank Stretesky KC Northern Knights Mike Gubbert St Joe RC Steve Ewing David Irminger Smithville Dam Busters Jim Justus Sunchasers RC Club hope meeting nice Thanks again Activities happening Attend some March 14-15South Bend IN RC Model Show Concord Mall March 15St Louis Mkt St Armory Thermaleers McDonald Douglas Indoor Meet March 21-22Normal IL College Hills Mall SIRS Annual Static Show April 5St Louis Mkt St Armory MDCNATO Indoor March-AprilNumerous club static events Harold Todd editor Chiefs RC News Views Fairbury IL reports attaching streamers trainers does assist beginning pilot remain oriented air crafts directionan idea will tried Harold really pushes Balsa USA Swizzle Stick Sometimes nice things happen love give AMA Award Excellence arrived prior notice present Chi cagoland RC award discovered distinguished visitor returning RC after 10-year absence Mr Leo Galin original founder Chicagoland RC years ago Welcome back Leo Al Meyers Suburban Aero Club Chicago informed some Indian apolis group working District Club Team Fun Fly Something new teams will consist two persons club can enter two teams Small clubs will bet ter able well against big boys information come Sometimes things nice also happen Nice magazine can educational February 81 issue example brought 78 Model Aviation IL RI Roy Hopkins Gordan Mayer Russ Hailey Doug Davis President SLAM Three Gators surrounded beauty Karen Bailey gives trophy Ed Smith Cara Collett hands Jim Rice fellow middle trophy club President Ken Collett -d own mess about flying weather e picted Notice short-sleeved shirts shadows Doug Wilsman helping yours truly fun fly still have no idea what doing OSl Some say never have idea what Im doing anywayl least warm rsuefll Lialty our,uru pruawss e pieque pilot patch Danny Manley being youngest club member solo Next will giving Danny trophies winn ing contests Winners first RC Skydiving Contest November 1980 Kissimmee Valley Model Club Florida First overall Bill William son RCACF Stu Richmond RCACF first place winner new information relative Mr Winters re tirement page 11 Mr Winter cred ited early retirement time thought Mr Winter retired January 1 1980 Mr Worth Mr Winter sent letter Executive Council October 31 1979 stating such Mr Worth reference Mr Winter stated ving ami cable purely own choosing Winter wrote ision freelance home no buses explana tion Copies available SASE have no tape Mr Wheeley did state person February 19 1980 Mr Winter retired except parttime help-out two days week An other supportive document letter R Moulton Model Allied Publications Ltd dated October 9 79 expressing good bye Mr Winter editor column originally illustrated several other revelations Mr Wheeley has advised phone get Iowa igan C Minnesota C Wsrn,n VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President RO Boa 11t4 Birmingham MI 48t1 2 Associate Vice-Preeldenna James Clark 4444 iVoodninw Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milmaukon WI 53218 Robern 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 WiIliunt Rohrlng 4494 Tangiewood Tr. Sn Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsetn Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Heres John Windstanley launching scratch-built Windrifter GVRC Grand Valley Radio Control Club Nancia Ml field Picture month read reelected case Ill save certain items appropriate times As Model Aviation appears entering era exponential expansion foresee new problem areas am excited about what AMA can such new flying site program believe AMA needs chief operations officer keys honesty integrity progressive capability open doors future need Executive Council owes membership re sponsibility providing such person time Council has failed dismally fulfill responsibility Its Councils ball SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT afternoon subject interest own personal transaction model its flight hand-launch glider may perhaps direct intimate connection can have achievement suc cessful flight made craft may have designed trim gentle hand glides give left circle stalljust enough rudder turn just enough clay nose prevent dip throw glider its climb transition launch motion carefully choreographed vector attitude pre program just right altitude energy spent settle out under ceiling little flip leftnot too steep stall too flat put dive model made light takes throw get ceiling just right hall throwing skill energy after some trials finetune pullout warp stab left wing panel start getting some long glides Whos got stop watch few tries getting 32 seconds Try 40 think rest session spent objectivetrying find again perfect launch pullout got twice before trying now get right up under ceiling throw snap arms blood forced out fingers ache unnatural pressure What happened afternoon ses sion conducted Cloudbusters Cloudbusters again pavilion Southfield Civic Center thinly disguised gambit obtain use very nice indoor flying site guys promised train youth city exchange use hall less continuing basis So first session Delta Dartsbuild fly em movie glue drying guy three four kids coach flying models Doggone Ehling way can trim thing break spar Al Kirchoff Ed Stoll Andy Maclsaacs Pres Bruning Jack Moses Ed Vargo Bob Langall good guys Oh-oh 35 kids models flew kids ran after circling under diving catch end zone getting first taste connec tion models some Hand-winds okay awhile spotted Ed Stoll stretching rubber out three feet using winder extra energy model launched first hit ceiling Hey Wind next Well kids flew well enough midst flying watched give take between thembuddies trying outdo other kid tough luck mod els looping landing up balcony last called getting keys stairs janitor requiring some chutz pah equivalent roughly getting plant security people let up roof Briggs Beautyware Plant get Wakefield 40 years later So brought some gliders two kids flew got connection right away gave extra concentra tion energy result would some thing extra payout direct re warding ran after model danced under head high raced behing it bounced turbulent air keep finally coming down hands prompting behind fell along side carpeted floor settled watched touchdown less foot away Am boring gents little white lies modeling tolerate example understating weight model nothing disgraceful lying about center gravity location Arkansas siana Menico hnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideet 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaeociate ViowPrueldenta Bud Friedl 5512 Sounhwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsone 1 1809 Fulmer NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Cd Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75050 Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Barnlemille OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3410 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 Ted told elected planned appoint AVP representing New Mexico certainly hasnt wasted time putting work Hello Im Dan Parsons Ted assigned write months District VIII column Good hope meaningful assistant Ted bet keeps other AVPs humping just bet hell humping VP Since part duties report flying goings-on New Mexico what better way start give rundown Albuquer que R/C Clubs 25th Annual Fun Fly held October 25-26 1980 Somewhat different fun flies Albuquerques stresses lots free flying time events formula has ap parently worked well over yearsas keep getting larger larger turnouts 75 fliers Texas Arizona Oklahoma Ne vada Colorado course New Mexico brought 115 planes proceeded tear up Albuquerque skies two days Sizes ranged 1/2 Quarter Scale types ranged kinds sport planes up through Scales just about category particularly pleased see April1981 79 nave sometimes wondered wflat tfle real subject interest modeling Now its clear experience 25 Scale planes put grand show new VP Ted White blew us away Saturday flying Marty Moads 7-ft-span Messerschmidt 410 twin fighter bomber Marty rebuilt Eddie Morgans original Ted crasheddue engine troubleiS years ago Buckeye AZ convinced has learned handle twins engine because forced make three go-arounds engine tried clear runway other planes Needless say Marty little uptight Ted outdid himself Sunday demonstration low level aerobatics Gringo us old-timers agreed best wed ever seen maestro perform Several members One-Eighth Air Force Phoenix brought Ugly Stiks also Scale ships Bob Frey P-47 Kent walters Cor sair Bill Cranston P-Si did some fancy tub blowing themselves Al Casey 17th consecutive year supposed have new Mig 3 along hes slower build er am promises have One-Eighth Air Force big annual Scale & Bipe Fly-In March 21-22 Bill Parker Amarillo TX provided large crowd spectators goodly number fliers themselves some thing new marvel ata Byron Mig 15 duct ed fan putting good show Bill also has honor successfully flying first duct ed fan 5300-ft elevation field knew made halfway down 400ft blacktop runway though doubters stage three events during weekend cre ated some hot competition involved phase fly-in few crashes occurred Bill Lawless Cuba NM took off transmitter antenna collapsed Sorry about Bill Most Bills flying time alone off dirt strip near Cuba reckon came distracted other fliers Gerald Martin cropduster ford TX did some beautiful flying new Aeromasteralmost good air shows has put years Confederate Air Force flying Wildcat P-Si Messerschmidt 109 present mount very rare Mk 9 Spitfire also put good show guitar singing party Saturday night sunny clear weather Saturday cloudy almost windless Sunday until mid-afternoon people Albu querque turned out large numbers enjoy flying cavorting some best fliers country large turnout spectators always gratifying especially Albuquerque RCers Because back 1967 people Albuquer que built us outstanding blacktop fly ing field fun-fly best oppor tunity show appreciation generous farsighted effort few final words hope food thought national organizations dues-paying members have magazine integral part membership package Several come mind Soaring Society America Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion Experimental Aircraft Association Con federate Air Force American Radio Relay League says AMA certainly within norm Model Aviation integral part membership makes sense mc about Colorado as aska Ix DISTRICT REPORT TravIs Moilnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice-Prusidmsea Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposo Bloi. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8202 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 5 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lao 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Matter, 429 Dogwood Graf-ron NO 58237 Jim Rickerts 516S Cloudas Sious Pails SD 571 03 would like welcome aboard follow ing Associate Vice-Presidents District IX Glen Lau will assisting Nebraska Dick Crowley will fill state Colo rado Tim Mattern will working team state North Dakota addition fine people will round out fine group work AMA matters join already excellent group Dis trict IX AVPs board members following months Id like spotlight people serve volunteer capac ities willingness put lot time effort assist smooth processing AMA business certainly appre ciated deserves recognition Tim Mattern sent picture some back ground information well start month spotlight him Tim Mattern Grafton ND very active modeler has 40 years interest has covered al facets model ing including Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Pattern Scale sport little racing Tims main interests time also flying helicopter some success has flown demonstrations various shows Mattern President Thunderbird Flyers Grafton ND past President active member Red River Radio Con trol Club Grand Forks ND also AMA Contest Director As Associate Vice-President Mattern will attend meetings contests fun flies will also happy answer questions may have has shown great terest welfare modeling plans same future District IX Season Flier patches have going out great shape win ter seems active lots fly ing taking place Keep up good work guys gals has quite rush demand films have lots use pretty steady basis AMA display booked pretty well through spring year point Keep posted needs early possible Reports AVPs newsletters re ceive seem indicate steady growth membership clubs district Early re newals seem evidence area good work article couple months ago AVP Jim Ricketts wrote concerning Jun ior Senior members participation has evoked quite bit mail response indi cates youth out just need encouraged show up spon sored events parents other youthinterested people shared letters regarding youth participation appreciated Keep coming Maybe future column could devoted youth participation district IX As column being written AMA Presidential ballots out will re turned few days hope head new period AMAs history will show support can assisting business AMA goals objectives member services elected leaders Headquarters staff will function well possibly can full support pos itive constructive input will surely good AMA member Pull share well grow together Arizena foreja ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui Ilistrics X Vice-President 2501 Armour tone Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VicaPridants Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94898 Ales Chisolm 1130 Nest Show Fresno CA 93711 Lottie Kroebe, 2401 Zofra Cr Los Voyas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Booth CA 90808 Keirs Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Salt Lake City uTa4117 chance catch breath past month trips made saw going twice Lancaster first trip attend annual awards banquet three Lancasters clubs Antelope Val ley Soaring Association Antelope Valley Taliwinds Incorporated High Desert Commodores three clubs represented banquet Commodores boat club Nothing like little togetherness Perry Hudson President AVSA invited presided over awards portion dinner few award winners Most Improved FlierMike Walter Best junior FlierTony Bower Club ChampionSid Hamilton showed gathering Marvelous Miniatures enjoyed Thanks lot fellows great evening attended year-end meeting Southern California Free Flight Association meeting contest calendar next year made up people conduct 1981 US Free Flight Championship named Joe Norcross will CD Bill Stroman assistant Bill Bogart will remain business manager Officers 1981 will PresidentJoe Nor cross Vice-PresidentLee Hines Treasurer Bill Bogart SecretaryEd Lidgard Speaking contest schedules RC fli ers also make up calendar events coming year Copies may obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope Glenn Carter Betty Stream both addresses top column ought think about forming alli ance clubs southern California 80 Model Aviation Free Flighters have association RCers Ukies need band together join forces would tremen dous benefit looking fields good time perhaps bring fruition would District X meeting has few years since held because tremen dous lack interest However Im willing give another try perhaps something good will come Stay tuned further developments US will host 1981 FAI Soaring Championships location will Bay area site determined dates will 12 through 17 July 1981 details develop went Pasadena Internation al Modeler Show full swing AMA booth capably run Beverly Wis niewski Betty Stream plus daughters botha great team does top notch job year Sunday met Earl Witt AMA President around noon show went see Second Annual World Cup two-Meter Soaring meet entailed trip back Lancaster day wasnt typical southern California actually some rain first rain eight nine months fliers field delayed start first round awhile final ly started rain picture below shows group waiting rain stop fellow left will have remain mystery Ive misplaced name fellow bullhorn CD Doug Ford left casting unbelieving eye skies last years winner Bob Torres fellow umbrella Keith Kin drick ran some friends hadnt seen long long time field Below stand ing right old-timer way back hadnt seen 20 years used write column Air Trails called Western Roundup back fifties Dick Everett right true oldtimer other great Frank Zaic Re member Jasco Models Zaic yearbooks back camera several times Nats grand champion Woody Blanchard background some merchandise fered nfl ,tnnorc ney could pick trom two three four-channel radio loads other goodies meet organizer Dave Peltz responsible rounding up merchandise last time meet THREE radios prizes Fliers New Zealand England gave meet true international flavor weather fine Saturday cold rainy till noon Sunday flew flew well top 10 order Don Edberg Jerry Krainock David Johnson Bob Worley Norm Timbs Jr Larry Pettijohn Mike Bame Keith Kindrick Steve Manganelli Chris Adams thanks Blame Rawdon took developed printed delivered pictures time meet deadline Remember have AMA booth table top displays Also want club meeting invite go clubs invite way no club miss can claim favoritism Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Ass,oane Vce4esdones Al Colve, 1507 3 eon Elm Pomnello ID 83201 Smon Dnnne Rt 1 Son 48 5oauve MT 59015 Ed McCoionqh 53 SE 51 Porcland DR 97215 Orlando Oly Reco 25608 Done Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zooy 21418 NE Ma St Redmond WA 98052 deep regret must tell passing Donald Dodd January 20 1981 Don passed away quietly result cancer maintained excellent attitude till end district Contest Coordinator past seven plus years Don respect ed loved unique ability elicit competitive spirit fellow modelers spirit fun companion ship first met Don early 50s member Walla Walla Electro-Cons flying Tripacer Babcock tube gear single channel escapement inherent problems flew field peas everything hand launched few us hands large enough reach across fuselage Don others got started Aerotrol gear Bootstraps combination flew awhile before moved days singly controlled flight real event cause much hangar flying paths separated about time came together Boeing Company Seattle early 60s both flying Free Flight time Don helped us put Boeing HAWKS Model Club together company sponsorship late 70s helped form Chapter eight Society Antique Modelers specialize old-time Free Flight models recent years oldtime models became main interest Tom Cope ran group kits New Ruler design Henry Struck Don privileged asked build prototype Both still flying Don will missed us knew loved him condol ences love go family Tom Cope has agreed take over contest coordinator job will handle Free Flight Control Line contests Tom should receive sanctions categories begin ning immediately address 23262 SE 57th St Rt 3 lssaquah WA 98027 first became VP district lots trying could interest anyone Alaska being Associate Vice-President situation has changed appears great state Alaska ready have own AVP Copies letter have gone clubs addresses available ask ing nominations will accepted until March 15th AMA member state After time will have mail ballot first class determine new AVP Remember must have permission person nominate sum mer flying season should have AVP ready help Alaskan modelers clubs Another piece good news Alaska Larry J Rice Cook Inlet League Silent Flight have requested Mini-Nats held Anchorage tentatively planning August 12th 14th dates possibility including 15th events work out need help going put very events club interested helping let Larry know 243 5 Hout St Anchorage AK 99504 Larry hopes Mini-Nats will take ternational flavor entrants Canada well rest District Xl will presenting basic plan winter Ex ecutive Council meeting Atlanta Janua ry 31 1981 Lets pull together help group make success letter Simon Dreese AVP Mon tana indicates things going well big sky country Only club fell off membership others have increased some much 50%a really great achieve ment clubs members News letters area indicate new improved flying fields have lot increases undoubtedly lot good information stories about fields obtained would really help flying site man Washington Geoff Styles Some correspondence Geoff has gone out obtain information about did information may help other clubs Geoff needs help have successful well needs know about mistakes failures can have real value facing flying site problem about guys Lots clubs dis trict have received help Geoff lets help him help others April1981 81 Below see winner Don Euoerg re ceiving perpetual silver cup Earl Witt Looking Doug Ford table JUIJIO Box FLIGHT / D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NOW York NY 10005 Alter AMA Cub Bash--What An easy-to-build SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model like AMA Cub undoubtedly best starting point beginner model airplane programs wonderful thing about DO have AMA Cub available Academy bulk low cost fact have AMA Cub quite number years Its predecessor AMA Racer Delta Dart developed al 15 years ago Delta Dart trifle difficult fortunately continues available Sig Manufacturing Com pany mistaken idea some AMA Cub itself constitutes aeromodel ing program Nothing could further truth almost criminal propose organizations introduction AMA Cub building flying itself young sters no follow-up AMA Cub super introductory model program bound fail smattering exposure aeromodeling received will quick ly fade will produce no modelers what worse will end rapport established leaders sponsoring organizations Kids can reach mil lions cannot afford waste single organization might interested sponsoring good aeromodeling program flying field gained city fathers momentary goodwill and/or publicity simply worth opinion Frank Ehling father Delta Dart developed small Control Line model can flown engine whip-control learning before adding 1A-A engine powered flight need get quan tity production right away AMAs Executive Council has approved Sig Cub second step Free Flight model subject modifica tion kit Sig include prefab rication Negotiations Sig Manufacturing mass production kits AMA need completed further delay Neither AMA nor anyone else can afford present inadequate non-continuing program potential program sponsors Until AMA has follow-up kits available quantity inexpensively make up worthwhile ongoing program AMA Cub should offered list good kits sponsor should also purchase have hand same time AMA Cub Im satisfied what avail able some kits fairly good moment will have Outdoor Free FlightJasco Flash X-1 8 jerco 18 HL Glider Sig Cub Peck One-Night 16 Peck Prairie Bird Indoor Free FlightPeck ROG flown less rubber balsa paddle prop Indoor Model Supply Time Machine Penny Plane Easy B Micro-X Easy-B Control LineNo easy start Carl Goldbergs Lii Wizard Sigs Deweybird Frankly missing completely kit very simple all-balsa 020 powered Free Flight gas model Theres lot work 82 Model Aviation done AMA 1-IIA beginner pro gram area Lets blow opportunities lose sponsors offering worthless inadequate programs havent program before going lets rightl Eagle Talk Okay put aside glue stick lets settle down talk about airplanes fly Well start giving names important parts said last issue thats called nomenclature Lets comparing full-size mancarrying airplane Free Flight model air plane important thing both airplanes just much other difference carries pilot guide airplane other has no pilot Without pilot Free Flight model air plane must completely stable fly safely man-carrying airplane must stable pilot couldnt easily maneuver Now lets look two drawings Note essentially Mini Flyer really same airplane Grumman Fighter Study nomenclature both Seeeach has same basic parts propeller right hand RH wing left wing stabilizer fin etc model doesnt need such things navigation lights oil coolers walkways course model greatly greatly reduced size flies much slower speed very important differences mostly Free Flight model has just stripped its essentials real change being rubber motor place powerful recipro cating engine pilot replaced some slight differences make model stable wing layout both Mini Flyer Fighter exactly same note MORIZONTAL AIRPLANLSTASILIZt PlANE sv*lcmY NAVIGATIeN LIGHT GlUM LEADING EDGE ALCWAY __________PiTO SPA WTLNNAL BADO MAST-F--______ TAIL SURFACE aUDING LCOAJRLVERALL IIIIGTh PQOPELLB\ 4 UrLIDLD QL.ii L! WHITE ARiTRACrED model has greater dihedral angle mod els stabilizer fin have same shape too actually little larger fur ther rear model changes help make Free Flight model stable An other difference model has larger propeller relation wing span order efficiently use energy rubber motor Grumman Fighter also uses three-bladed propeller allow short er landing gear models two-blader efficient model guide airplane pilot moves hinged surfaces wings tail ailerons attached outer rear edges wings elevators attached rear horizontal stabilizer rudder rear fin Free Flight Mini Flyer doesnt have pilot doesnt have rudder elevators ailerons Both model full-sized airplane have tabs however both cases moved minor adjustments maneuvers Which right wing Which left Does wing marked RH Wing actually look left side draw ing Well well settle Make believe pilot sitting Fighters cockpit looking forward over engine RRRuuugh gh-gh shut off engine k right hand outthats right wing Now stick left hand outthats left wing No dont bother flap hands wont able take off know l tried What about landing gear Fight er Couldnt put Mini Flyer course could would able make some nice realistic ROG Rise Off Ground flights too landing gear essential flight Notice Fighter retracts its wheels up its body after takeoff Now some parts airplane just important have discussed ones cant see easily just samesuch center gravity thrust line angle incidence Well get later issues cause theyre mighty important comes flying 57bILI~43jj F1 LU 1 C AIhRAL 4 FJ 4 t ftP SN4$TAVeo4 VOOA 41EMI FkYf

In unprecedented run-off election victors John Grigg Lockport NY AMA President Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL District VI Vice-President Grigg received 10436 votes run-off election AMA President Earl Witt received 10096 very close race Cain received 1713 votes run-off District VI Vice-President Bryant Thompson received 891 run-off election required because candidates AMA President III Grigg489 1665 Witt679 821 IIIIVV VI 1258775965970 13995009021650 District VI Vice-President received majority last years regular election AMA bylaws require majority An interesting point 1369 voted run-off election regular election last yeardespite use much costly first-class mail run-off ballot mailing much campaign publicity mailings sent out candidates supporters Also leaders regular balloting went winners run-off VII VIII IX 9581065 480 999669 388 APO/ XXIeignTotal 1381 415 15 10436 1566 500 23 10096 Totals 1168 2486 2657 1275 1867 2620 1957 1734 868 2947 915 38 20532 U Highlights 1980-An Annual Report Achievements John Worth Executive Director 1980 biggest membership year ever total 76397 members com pared 69763 1979 72879 1978 1979 year major dues crease much controversy connection resulting loss 3000 mem bers made up 1980 Anticipating small membership gain over 1979 Council approved 1980 budget based 74489 members exceeded 25% end 1980 rate membership renewal 1981 6% ahead year previous over 48809 members already recorded over 55000 tile end January number chartered clubs increased 1980 1432 compared 1328 1979 1288 1978 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1980 also increased 1687 compared 1596 1979 Among 1980 sanctioned events 790 Class meets 62 Class B 366 AA 41 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 24 FAI Team Selection Meets 143 Soaring Sanc tions new 1980 30 Special Events Among meets 33 Indoor 144 CL 197 FF 862 RC 12 team members selected 1980 World Championships plus team managers three Nordic glider three Wakefield rubber three FAI Power team members selected 1981 Free light event Spain RC Soaring--three team members selected 1981 event Sacra mento CA 1980 USA Control Line Aerobatics team took first place Poland did USA Indoor team West Baden IN Control Line Speed Team Race Combat teams also competed Poland AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1980 voting 206 proposals rules changes six General 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 28 FE approving 156 Ini tial vote four General 67 RC 23 CL 41 Scale 21 F F Yet concluded ate Interim Final votes determine proposals result official changes 1982-83 AMA rule hook also 172 National Records established 1980 101 Free Flight 42 Indoor seven RC Soaring 22 Control Line 12 world record sanctions issued U& modelers 1980 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1980 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1980 submitted supplementary data received positive indications new RC frequencies may grant ed late 1981 very successful 1980 Indoor World Championships held Indiana last time event held USA 1974 Indiana event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors Income event came within $3000 $24000 expenses 1980 Nationals however went red due comparatively low entry less 1500 contestants normally close 2000 held Ohio area Otherwise Nats held first time Wilmington OH generally some notable excep tions certain events good contest mostly good weather An important new AMA film com pleted 1980 fim IIoin u PcrU fa designed help clubs obtain flying sites Meanwhile AMAs Film Library Service very busy 763 copies films circulated clubs others ditring 1980 addition 1980 saw beginning AMAs new Video tape library several AMAs films con verted tape format service will greatly expanded 1981 AMAs magazine Modul vialion reached time high print order 1980 total 75500 copies December com pared 68800 copies previous year AMA participated HQ representation five malor model industry trade shows 1980 MS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA also annual Hohhy Industry Association HIA trade show Anaheim CA addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes National Congress Aero space Education Orlando FL American Society Aerospace Education also Florida National Recreation Parks Asso ciation Phoenix AZ World Aerobatic Championships Oshkosh WI Aircraft Own ers Pilots Association Kansas City MO 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1980 compared 23 1979 teams put 374 flying and/or mall shows 1980 nd oim poq -I April1981 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents Grigg Cain Run-Ott Election Winners Totals Votes President District 4-H Looks AMA Clubs Help Public Service Opportunity Promote Model Aviation Would like hero com munity Well might just get chance soon-so let tell about 4-H national organization originally rural areas now everywhere young people help develop various skills improve value themselves country 4-H has full variety programs youth covering almost aspect modern day living AMA has developing contacts 4-H national leadership see can assist aerospace program 4-H now knows through its mem bers Academy has much expertise could benefit young members re cently provided 4-H National Office chartered club lists can dissemi nate information top Leader state union well Guam Puerto Rico 4-H does have organized aerospace program lack lead ers/instructors have knowledge practical experience modeling AMA chartered club has officer shown club listing quite prob able will get call local 4-H Leader community am asking respond cooperative manner help get mutually beneficial project off good start try get youngsters involved hobby United States needs hive kids involved model aviation least two reasons First good helps keep out trouble Second may develop aviators astronauts future simply citizens will better understand support model aviation activi ties local communities club viewpoint makes sense three ways help local 4-H Leader may open way new contacts friendly attitude model aviation days diminishing flying sites need friends can get also makes sense something constructive com munity because helps YOU need flying site helps build model avia tion too Lastly kids kept busy models usually ones stay out trouble can save taxpayer dollars cause has proven vandalism de creases good youth programs effect Please discuss next club meet ing Try get some volunteers will cooperate 4-H help local pro grams can take initiative self call local 4-H Leader make him offer Lets work together make 1981 great year model aviation Thanks Geoff Styles Flying Site Programs Director 70 Model Aviation AMA Accident Medical Benefit Limits Contrary information membership card pertaining AMAs Acci dent/Medical Insurance policy currently provides up $7500 personal jury $1500 dismemberment death $1000 stated card Accident Medical Coverage applies injuries resulting model operation accidents regardless causes accidents AMA Comprehensive General Liability Protection applies injury property dam age caused AMA member someone else requires operation accordance official AMA Safety Code provides coverage up $1000000 per accident bodily injury and/or property damage except first $50 deductible property damage See 1980-81 Official Model Aircraft Regulations full details about both AMA Comprehensive General Liability Cover age Accident/Medical Coverage particu lar pages 11 2 facts 115 accident report form 117 Official AMA Safety Code NC World Takes Ott Florida fascinating concept named R/C World Florida Incorporated multimillion dollar planned community modelers planned offer over 200 acres model airplane boating facilities luxurious condominiums individual homesites near perfect weather Orlando FL R/C World promises make possible modelers enjoy sport whenever wish style unsurpassed intended eliminate modeling problems bad weather loss flying fields encroaching com merce founders R/C World AMA members Lee Painter Bill Sharpe Rich mond VA Painter has eight-year back ground real estate raising real estate venture capital has run entire model gauntlet plastic kits RC Stand-Off Scale Sharpe modeler over 25 years engineer former general sales manager 18-million-dollar real estate investment trust Fifty percent modelers United States live northeast quadrant country says Painter Because weather enjoy outside activity four five months per year modelers live milder climate face growing problem losing scarce flying fields expanding business Painter Sharpe recently organized Hobby Associates Limited Florida limited partnership comprised 30 leaders model industry Hobby Associates sponsors R/C World Florida Inc nine its members serve R/C Worlds board direc tors Limited partners include Sid Axelrod President Top Flite Models Frank ( rtmti,t,d Oil ISUlIc 73 Jay Gerber AMA Film Projects ulrector shown mmy awarded tar expertise film production National Football League Jay longtime RC modeler amateur radio operator lives Philadelphia area has produced films AMA includ ing new designed help AMA clubs get flying sites Jays Emmy sits between other foot ball mementoes give testimony fact top cinematographers fielda good reason AMAs films highly regarded long last elections over after six monthsfrom early August 1980 end January 1981 US Presidential race doesnt take long neither would AMA elections some mis guided advice accepted linmedi ate past President Something must done ease situation fu ture elections several ideas have put forth already problem will prime concerns Executive Council solve election office accomplished alone feel honor bound recognize helped both time financial support postage expensive own local club Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club contrib uted $100 Larry Lundy longtime friend modeler contributed both time money did Frank Anderson member both AMA MAAC other local modelers con tributed time folding letters stuffing addressing envelopes contribut ed smaller amounts money added up appreciated support thanks go wonderful people would writing important contribution help made wife en couraged side through entire campaign Bless women support hobby WHY did Witt decide run write-in campaign did few mod el industry concerns support him finan cially did AMA members see fit support him votes just philosophical ques tions questions must deep ly thoroughly considered Executive Council has great amount criticism AMA focused John Worth past theres probably some VP columns issue naturalhe top salaried employee AMA target wheth er directly responsible John perfect Like us does have faults firmly believe totally dedicated AMA spends virtually waking moment con cerned about future would sup port move replace him IF capable dedicated individu al could found Criticize want have better suggestion stay home Meanwhile John presently devel oping replacement himselfVince Mankowski Vince least several years being fully qualified ready Vince young aggressive deep thinker John made excellent choice recruiting him ranks volunteer officers Youll hear ing lot man during com ing years SHOWTIME As am writing IMS show Anaheim just over As read WRAMS White Plains NY just history Yet come Toledo MACS Long Beach Southwest Modelers Show Dallas several local mall shows shows well spread across country thousands modelers af forded excellent opportunities see newest developments other model ers handiwork meet new old friends have never pleasure fun attending shows should make ex tra effort get fast coming important growth success hobby glow plug digital radio WHERE ARE WE GOING swer question started way back first joined AMA 1947 virtually infancy crawling stumbling way along grew some during SOs dang near broke backs banana peel early 60s group really interested totally dedicated individuals took over got us back track reached 20000 members 25000 Through 70s membership rate really took off reaching phenomenal 78000 members enjoyed clos ing 1980 books did just happen took hard work part lot people Its going require hard work months years come roster reaches 100000 will mean us pulling together pur posely antagonizing other quest own selfish goals will mean oc casional hardships us swal lowing pride work good cannot go publicly tearing apart need badly Differences opinion will exist open discussion can resolve positive progressive results must Working together can cre ate miracles talking AMA lets TALK PROUDTALK PROGRESS accomplish progress need support Support leaders competitors sport fliers input Vice-Presidents will give us needed impetus work YOU dont have corner ideas progress can help Don Dewey RCM suggested Scale masters program select team Scale internats similar what presently done Pattern Sailplanes about proposal NASA Its about time contest ants become involved just fortunate enough able get Nats letter Art Gittleman Roslyn PA asking about possibility AMA publishing list insurance companies offer home owners policies cover model aircraft may legally improper list publish can bet will look kind thinking need membershipPositive Progressive Supportive membership needs Highlights continued page 69 AMA Executive Council met four times 1980at Orlando FL January Arlington VA May Wilmington OH Nats August Arlington VA again November 1980 first year some new officers Executive Council positions VP-District Ill Dave Brown Ohio VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Michigan replaced Geoff Styles latter joined HQ staff VP-IX Travis McGinnis Colorado replaced Vince Man kowski also joined HQ staff Foot note As AMA Executive Director acting further interest AMA other ganizations served 1980 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique lnterrationale American Soci ety Aerospace Education Nation al Association Rocketry major new achievement AMA 1980 purchase 16-acre piece property Reston VA suburb Washing ton DC 10th December Upon site built during next two years permanent home AMA ending over 40 years renting office space purchase made outright no mortgage ac cumulated surplus funds AMA owns property free clear anything else has happened recent years achievement indicates dramatic progress AMA has made since organization ex tablished 1936 April 1981 71 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 rn Dale Welch President Birming ham RC Association Judge Jim Davis have written official letter club admonishing AMA offi cials using reports back model airplane magazine per sonal politics did promote letter am tired hearing about NOT know what issue came up last Council meeting either voted against abstained due free press theory tell what to vote letters will distributed Council colorful ones reprinted ballot page mark choice cut out mail Kirkwood Thermaleers Club McDonnell Douglas FF Club both St Louis MO joint meeting other night mailed invitation went saw film revisited several old friends President other member Kirkwood Thermaleers fine contest flier own right enjoyed visit St Louie hope will invite bit-1- -t-rn remember years ago lost field Fred held together newslettera remarkable saga thankless hard work Good friend Ken Gulliford President Charleston SC Radio Control Society writes boy Ken Jr now President Clovis Model Airplane Drivers Society Clovis NM Father son beginning kit RC models togetherhalf South Carolina half New Mexico mail buddy John Gorday AMA Asso ciate Vice-President Mississippi writes Donald Pressgrove Water Valley MS did receive rule book Also accident forms car rental card bumper sticker Meanwhile mag being shuf fled wrong place Can help? Help way kids Mr Mike Woodfolk AMA Headquarters ing thing straightening out have problem Let us hear youdont just stew taking money want get moneys worth. bIot mentioned dont respond now dont crab later VOTEBALLOTVOTE DI am opposed AMA officials using magazine politics NO MORE personal politics reports jjjI am unopposed such measures Free press Na AMA No MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20th Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Include comments Goody ones will reprintedpro/con 72 Model Aviation Posing proudly 1980 World Championship team Control Line Stunt AMA sent gentlemen Warsaw Poland partly dues money last year world champi ons Shown front Les McDonald 1st place LR rear Bill Werwage 3rd place Bob Hunt 2nd Wynn Paul 10th entire world very proud international triumph gentleman snown nere ms scale Jenny can lay claim longest running durable newslet ter editorships history Ameri can modeling Beginning twelfth year running TWICE month Fred KomLosy has churned out over 250 issues Palm Beach FL Aeronauts ncic ILu1aAs unt tin icas top FF competitors Chris Presi dent clubs Stan Stoy own above Carl Fries holding latest FAI Power ship Carl also Garcher President Midwest Models Sig Manufacturing also limited partner two popular hobby magazines RC Modeler Model Airplane News Other AMAers include Ed Mate architect designed Chicago Hyatt Regency Hotel Harold Parenti designer Top Flite Models prominent Scale competitor Also involved R/C World Ed Izzo inventor foam wing Dave Brown internationally known RC Pattern flier both Bob Doris Rich couple made first trans continental radio control flight An equally impressive group modelers serve R/C Worlds nine-member board directors Included Dr Walt Good former AMA President pioneer Radio Con trol also Warren Hitchcox current President Model Aeronautic Association Can ada Others corporate attorney Bill Mathews communications company Presi dent Chuck Foreman AMA District Vice-Presidents Dave Brown Another Jim Greer respected Pattern flier owner ofthe successful grinding wheel abrasive companies country Two board members Dixie Cutrone Mario Yederlinic modelers commer cial developers experienced building con dominiums apartment complexes shop ping centers people success ful business backgrounds knowledge modeling will play integral role making R/C World come life An incredibly vast array hobby facilities planned R/C World such paved direc tional runways twice long football field Transmitting frequencies will monitored elaborate functional control tower Taxi-ways will lead spacious pit areas hous ing underground terminals signal mod elers frequency being used given moment short distance away ave nue CL circles will buzz Stunt flying dog-fighting Free Flighters will have own domain can launch planes open skies boating enthusiasts will zip crafts atop smooth water scenic lake sportsmen requiring supplies refreshment grounds will have hobby shop -food beverage bar brief shuttle between recreational residential areas comfortable golf tram will provided Energy-efficient condominiums indi vidual homesites planned provide wide selection housing residents will live RIC World Several different floor plans will offered includes hobby room equipped special screening enabling modeler fine-tune transmitter adjustments craft interfering frequencies field Other standard features will include central air-conditioning cozy eat-in kitchens abundance closet space Modelers will enjoy olympic-size swim ming pool asphalt tennis courts ele gant clubhouse complete restaurant cocktail bar social director will organize dances plan barbeques supervise ban quets will follow national interna tional competitions hosted RIC World discreet distance residential section ample camping facilities will accommodate vacationing modelers comfort necessary cater modelers slightest whim planned RIC World through public placement preferred stock conceivable wonderland will owned managed en tirely hobbyists Instead borrowing money banks paying high terest rates explains Lee Painter offer shares ownership R/C World modelers pay interest Its investment something familiar backed real estate run modelers want something positive industry Ownership stock will spread throughout 50 states Canada order develop broad base support once R/C World established Painter Sharpe envision building similar projects mid-and far-west regions United States Stockholders R/C World will auto matically own portion subsequent enter prises Dividends will based profits received sale rental condomini ums individual homesites fees camp ground facilities income generated hobby shops restaurants boutiques receive additional information con cerning R/C World modelers invited contact R/C World Florida Inc 216 East Jackson St Orlando FL 32801 R/C World Florida Inc C Lee Painter 2307 Leighton Court Richmond VA 23233 Flying SitesLandowner Liability Laws So have flying site has use some time No problems have ex perienced have become complacent about personal injuries happening until day visitor site gets hurt Maybe stepped rabbit hole maybe fell tree no business climbing Anyway costs him some money take care injuries loses some time work gets paid hour lost money too visitor gets little less friend ly decides wants someone else pay medical bills compensate him lost wages decides sue club landowner am going tell about legislation affects landowner Most states have legislation limits liability landowner whether injured party lessee invitee property fact states have type statute Alaska Arizona Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah What purpose legislation Well give some measure protection landowners encouraging allow use property recreational purposes However quick point out de gree care owed landowner jured party varies state state few precedents established na tionwide advised check local guidance through local attorney list state statutes number phone number can call get copy state listed below StatePhone AL205 269-5011 Law ALCodetit47 281 1973 AKNone AZNone ARAR St Ann50-11-01 1971 CACACivCode 846916 445-4711 1976 COCO Rev St303 892-9911 33-41-1011973 33-41-1 06 1975 CTCT Gen St Ann 52-557f 1976 DEDE Code Ann tit 7 5901 1975 FLFL St Ann 51904 488-1234 1974 3752515 1976-77 GAGA Code Ann404 656-2000 105-403 1968 HIHI Rev St 520808 548-2211 1975 IDID Code 604208 384-2411 1976 ILIL Ann St ch 70217 782-2000 31 1976-77 INlNCodeAnn317633-4000 4-16-3-1 1974 14-1-3-18 1973 14-2-6-3 1973 IAlACodeAnn5152815011 111C1 1976 907 465-2111 602 271-4900 501 371-3000 2035662211 678-4000 Aprit 198173 Artists conception proposed RIC World Florida development StateLawPhone KSKSStAnn913296-Olil 58-3201 1975 KYKY Rev St Ann502 564-2500 411190 1976 LALA Rev St Ann504 389-6601 92795 1976 MEME Rev St Ann207 2891110 tit 12 1974 MDMD Nat Res Code301 267-0100 Ann 1 1974 MAMAAnn Lawsch216177272121 1 7C 1973 MIMI Cump Laws Ann517 373-1837 300201 197677 MNMN St Ann612 2966013 8701 1977 MSNone MONone MTMT Rev Codes Ann406 4992511 67808 1970 NENE Rev St 001402 471-2311 1974 NVNV Rev St 41510702 885-5000 1975 NHNHRevStAnn603271-lilO 21234 1973 NJNJStAnn6092922121 2A42A-1 197677 NMNMStAnn505827-4011 53-4-51 1975 NYNY Gen Oblig Law518 472-8800 91 03 197677 NCNC Gen St919 7334111 113-1205 1975 NDNDCent Code701 2242000 53-08-01 1974 OHOH Rev Code Ann614 466-2000 153318 1964 1533181 1975 OKOK St Ann tiL 76405 521-2011 101976 OROR Rev St503 378-3131 105655 1975 PAPAStAnnAit68717787-2121 477-1 197677 RINone SCSCCode 51-81803 758-0221 1975 SDSD Comp Laws Ann605 224-3011 20-9-5 1976 TNTNCodeAnn6157413011 111301 1973 51-801 1966 TXTX Civ St Ann tit 1512 475-2323 Art lb1969 UTNone VTVT St Ann tit 10802 828-1110 5212 1973 VAVA Code 42804 786-0000 1976 WAWA Rev Code Ann206 753-5000 424200 1975 WVWV Code 5-1304 348-3456 1971 WIWI St Ann608 265-0341 29681 2 & 4 1973 29683 & 5 1976-77 WYWY St 891307 777-7011 1975 Remember club protected liability up limit AMA comprehensive general liability coverage based stipulations policy See AMA Rule Book facts claim form Geoff Styles Flying Site Programs Director Pat Boone Larry Bolich AMAs Special Events Director worked together Las Vegas last January 9-10 connection planning possible 1981-82 campaign featuring model aviation activities Sopwith Pup model Terry Handy along other Las Vegas modelers Bruce Williams Robert Mearns provided models assist ance photography session Occasion National Easter Seal Society directors meeting Pat Boone National Easter Seal Host 1981 AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA mem bers have access AMA Film Library presently consisting 14 16mm filmsmost color sound Theyre great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance Chartered clubs have priority film rental also pay least$5 except $8 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES rental Chartered Clubs $10 others$15 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES cases refundable deposit $50 rental fee must made Following partial list films available full list information order form write AMA HO Film Library 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS New 1979 film types sizes Scale model aircraft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 78 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviatIonthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS NY Toledo MACS CA about 20 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its new NatiQnal Air & Space Muse um About 30 minutes Shows ballooning hang gliding aerobatics commercial mili tary including Blue Angels Navy Team WINGS & THINGS Music no narration About 25 minutes General interest British made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY About 20 minutes Projuced Jerry Joseph East man Kodak Co 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Doylestown PA About 25 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber 74 Model Aviation w DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES FCC Report Continued Decembe 1980 ssue Model Ava tion initiated publication Special Re port produced AMAs Frequen cy Committee submitted FCC September 1980 followup AMAs ori ginal petition RC frequencies filed FCC November 1978 January February March issues Model Aviation continued publication AMAs Special Report because origi nal lengthy continues issues well technical information highly infor mative concerning nature complexity problems involved RC circuitry tend take granted Most readers may find too complicated boring Yet stands significant contribution under standing state art sophisti cation techniques involved regret necessity breaking up report small segments hope may actually make easier absorb data presented meantime keep mind object obtain frequencies current indications may reasonably expect 1982 could have about two dozen made imme diately available up 50 real possi bility within 10 years C Receiver Bandwidth Limitations Con siderations Optimum receiver bandwidth band width necessary recover desired trans mitted information successfully relect other extraneous information ideal ized receiver will accept desired informa tion bandwidth anything beyond abruptly rejected beyond selectivity receiver bandpass real world compromises dictate achievable bandwidths limiting factor RC receivers interme diate frequency amplifiers Front-end RF se lectivity generally limits receiver about 1% center frequency 72 MHz RF stage selectivity about 700 KHz 3dB point 10 KHz channel spacing selectivity must obtaind IF IF transformers alone adequate given size/weight problems RC receivers produce de sired narrow band response Monolithic filter networks using piezo electric magnetostric tive other technology necessary Receivers embodying techniques dis cussed above have produced several RC manufacturers narrow band FM NBFM use few years NBFM re ceivers use ceramic filters relatively narrow bandwidths skirt selectivity permitting successful 10 KHz operation following spectrum analyzer photographs show typical receiver IF sweeps RC receiver designed NBFM operation 72 MHz As readily apparent receiver possess es good skirt selectivity rela tively sharp nose receiver selectivity transmitted information accom modated receiver pass-band Figure 4 shows swept measurement 5 KHz per division 72 MHz receiver de signed NBFM some distortion due modulation products evident sweep general bandpass evident Figure 5 shows same receiver cen ter marker markers z As ob servable photograph edges already 25 dB down Figure 6 shows same receiver cen ter markers z skirt selec tivity evident markers now down about 40 dB receiver design used ex ample recoverable signal 600 mV P-P transmitted deviation 800 Hz expected 3 dB receiver bandwidth 55-60 KHz must now factor allowable band width crystal tolerance determine acceptable range crystal error trans mitter deviation FM permits opera tion reasonable time acceptable performance RC environment D For FM transmission derivation opti mum deviation foregoing evident op eration 10 KHz raster requires receiver bandwidths vicinity 55-60 KHz total achieve satisfactory adjacent channel rejection IF section Since number factors combine determine overall usable bandwidth various effects must combined worst-case derive optimum frequency deviation performing simple worst-case analysis following parameters will used reasonable assumptions real components systems 1 Initial crystal tolerance multiplied 72 MHz-500 Hz CT 2 Temperature variation -20 600Csome compensation- Hz IV 3 2-year aging @ 200 Hz/yr 440 HzCA 4 Ceramic filter center freq within Hz FF 5 Receiver bandwidth minimum 2750 Hz 8W additive tolerance build-up used effects listed above yield bandwidth budget follows Total worst-case frequency error 500 400 1840 Hz Total bandwidth available modulation 2750-1840 910 Hz course seldom possible toleranc es add up above case some adjust ment possible within transmitter compensate certain effects above field changeable receiver crystals assumed however tolerance build-ups above must accepted uncontrollable Conservative production design requires correct parts possible accumulations result still functional unit likely conditions analysis cannot end point however since recovered audio detector bandwidth must considered preferable given detector bandwidth slight ly excess Hz enough care used design provide usable amount recovered audio Current FM designs exhibit voltage frequency V/F ratios about 500 mV/KHz P-P Hz Deviation fore provides sufficient signal processing later stages yet allows suf ficient latitude frequency error permit reliable use over least two-year period concluded NBFM practical within state art However other modulation techniques should preclud ed long can accommodated within 6 KHz bandwidth Flying Near Airports Careful Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pipen District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Asoocinee Vice-Presdenns Roborn C 5rode,- 405 Mun Streen Nanhca NH 03060 Ceorqe Parcer 7 Paul Lee MA 0t238 Mkr Schindler 5 doldac [Jr. L2Jara CT 06335 lVillium Piilbur 6 Lauro Ann Kirter5 Mt 03904 harsh weather up New England lot model activity April1981 75 Figure 4 NBFM Receiver z/Div HI 10 dB/ Div V Figure 5 Same Figure 4 markers z Figure 6 Same Figure 4 markers -Iz have heard two-year-old club Houlton Spud Dusters hope visit during 1981 now residence bit closer will able provide some assist ance planned air show Houl ton Flying Clubrtoo guys must accept regret resignation good friend AVP Ray Gibouleau Old Town ME Ray has lot going busy flying full scale commercial birds Ill try fill northern Maine slot meantime letter District appointed officers worksto tell recent workings AMA election pol itics Lots local activity Waterville area too have pleasure attending formation meetings two clubs Winthrop area another right Winslow clubs later per haps can form council clubs clude some others close Southern New Hampshire RC Club vited annual dinner must tell unique presentation made seems members time after unsuccessful attempts fly plane stomped death edge flying site name thus has firmly affixed Big Foot Well dinner wife presented RC airplane invited perform husbands feat behold MAGNIFICENT invited another wife assist holding hands jointly jumped onto plane resting unaware floor Pictures may coming column certainly event other clubs could probably will emulate What fun bunch lots door prizes lots families humor lust plain good folks Congratulations offi cers Earl Guyer President Dick Eston VicePresident Darrell Wagner Treasurer Roland Harmon Secretary club will again host New England Championships 1981 has lot club activity planned summer season New Jese York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoate Vics-PresidenOs Pete Banchin 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fnk Orency 998110w Ace Pscaoaway NJ 08854 Hank Lkev 46 Cor, Or. Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 50 Rand Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 V,lt Tl,ove 208 kV,dewere Frd Syracuse N 13219 Second District Thoughts late ever visit club district question prevails over others going have EAST COAST NATS revelation year site will Seguin TX has served improve thinking nor language-choice mem bership registering emotions whieh run entire range sheer disappointment including angry denunciations un printable terminology responsible such choice sufficient answer assure aggrieved choice ratified Executive Council formal official session want know 1 WHOSE choice ratified 2 WHY made first place first answer simple ie Nats Executive Planning Committee second answer defies analysis far am concerned failure locally sponsored efforts locate 1981 Nats Lakehurst NJ served produce still further disappointment Anyway question persists ever shall have east coast Nats again last held 1969 Willow Grove Naval Air Station near Philadelphia PA US Navy host days Nats rotated annually among four Naval Air Stations Willow Grove being other three being order Glenview IL Los Alamitos CA Dallas TX way modelers wherever lived chance attend Nats least once fourth year could measure life span terms its estimated extent divided four Today high cost travel may able afford two such expeditions As Vice-President District II shall make effort have 1982 Nats held site located within reasonable traveling distance modelers part coun try Thereafter fairness modelers Nats should definitely rotated annually western mid-western eastern locations appears fair way handle very important matter next Executive Council meeting first during current term January 30 shall propose use definite site lo cated between New York Baltimore have unofficially quietly vestigating during last six months prospects availability encouraging facilities adequate Free Flight Soaring events shall course keep advised prog ress direction Staffing new District II Contest Co ordinator RC Pattern RC contests other involving Pylon Soaring effective January 1 1981 Bill Fuori resides 28 Fernwood Drive Commack NY 11725 Telephone 516-543-3895 Please send sanction applications other com munications concerning said RC events directly Bill instead to former coordinator Larry Lundy Lockport NY point join thank ing Larry handling tough times thankless job us during past two years Bill computer authority has published number books pertaining computers has taught computers Nassau College expect have benefit computerized contest coordian tion system going us under expert supervision Okay Billhit keys another development Walt Throne served Associate VP Syracuse NY area throughout four-year period VP has rejoined staff same capaci ty serve during present term point wish join thanking Hank Smith former AVP Syracuse area having served well such dedication during last two years Hank really nice guy enjoys people well modeling pleased clude following photograph sent us concerning Annual Fall Picnic Syracuse ARCS October 12 1980 As Hank describes outing started rain became bitter cold looked like snow air Would Syracuse mem bers call off picnic go home life cooked hot dogs flew airplanes through heavy wind cold darkness sun came out two min utesthats decided take pic ture think what model aviation about agree Hank GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania C West virtisia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati WI 45236 Aanocate VicePeesdanns Joe Siben 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Prancin Fluharty 504 21st 50 Vienna WV 29101 Corky Hoitmac SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat Sn. Philadelphia PA 19107 togene Shellney 217 Euclid Ace. Scoordale PA 15693 am again late writing report hope will make deadline am full elation news has just nounced hostages coming home times like Americans realize what great country live Cincinnati Enquirer Sunday paper January 11 aquarter-page article FCCs ruling cannot fly six meters someone elses license somewhat derogatory nature last line read ld unexpected visi tors model airplane meets season Now dont know idle threat real promise would recommend AMA members make sure have proper unexpired FCC licenses equipment times flying RC good idea tape photocopy li cense inside flightilne box inside transmitter own safe side CHECK YOUR LICENSE NOW people have expired licenses realizing have recently extensive talks Hardy Brodersen subject redis tricting contest coordination after talking Marge Wiesenbach District Ill west contest coordinator have come conclusion best way avoid conflicts between events clubs Contest Directors work among selves help alleviate problems Basi cally contestants know approximately particular event run par ticular club sponsoring clubs CDs would check around find out communicate between themselves problems could minimized As situations answer communicate received letter recently Herman Funk Pittsburg related in76 Model Aviation cident witnessed club required new unknown airplane flown first check pilot owner could prove ability fly sounds great safety measure cident Mr Funk witnessed ended very disappointed 10-year-old check pilot crashed airplane first flight apparently because pilot error clubs requiring would behoove absolutely sure check pilots have VERY high degree proficiency order avoid type problem have received few letters lately regard ing various rules competition ob vious members dont realize VP has virtually nothing rules proposals Send rules suggestions questions appropriate contest board member listed directory Compe tition News section magazine opposite side street Mr Funks letter also received letter Carmine Barnada Croydon PA lauding club Levittown Aerobugs help has received letters like reflect what makes hobby great District III Calendar March 13-15Cleveland OH National Model Airplane Show Randal Park Mall Contact Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Salon OH 44139 March 21-22Southwestern Ohio Model Exposition Static Show Northgate Mall Cincinnati OH 45236 March 22Marion OH Static Show TnRivers Joint Vocational School Contact Jim Russell 598 Irey Ave Marion OH 43302 February 22Modelers Swap Show American Legion Hall 1106 Park Ave East St Rt 430 East Mansfield OH Contact Dick Sheppard RD 4 Shelby OH 44805 Delaware rict Colombia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremin District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asoocato Vce-Peeadanos Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carendon 2 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champisre 205 Tlpton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlortesnille VA 22901 V 3ill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19609 Jont Fresmon 7012 Wvra Courr Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 time column being written AMA presidential election still up air run-off ballots have sent out results known yet As far District IV concerned will Vice-President next two years thank voted time will no changes District IV officers think have done very good job past two years will continue next two years Speaking District IV some lucky RC fliers went Tangerine Contest Florida came home gold Kirk Wicker took second place Advanced Pat tern Tom Kirk took second Expert Pattern picture below Kirk Wicker winning pattern ship understand District IV winners Scale did get names much way flying activity go ing District IV month lot club reorganization going lots changes club officers chance recently see land RC World going purchase Florida will make beautiful flying site have heard pro ject yet its going planned communi ty RC modelers Orlando will approximately 180 acres flying site condominiums houses club house other things enjoy facility will probably use sometime year would like information project drop line Ill send brochures geta lot newsletters very well done recently has nothing good say about AMA low quote Max-Fax Newsletter November/December 1980 Holy Buffalo Burgers! Remember big flap few months ago AMA concerning free memberships CDs level con tests Well check page 73 December issue Model Aviation free membership now given CD ready Delta Dart contest Washington DC just full people qualify thd title Administrative Wiz guess editor did stop think much time work go Delta Dart program building model prior contest supervised work needs done usually young kids prior contest actually part contest also best ways get young people hobby would think organization like Maxecutors would wel come type activity particularly since lot rubber indoor models guess Ill hear lot static about maybe its time stopped complaining about what AMA did did make suggestions get involved try help programs input ideas guy does complaining never contributes guy contributes nev er does complaining Think about Whats Happening District IV Westminster Aero Modelers chance visit club recently Westminster MD annual election meeting Christmas banquet very good open question answer session AMA par ticularly AMA functions very diversified club very friendly people club presented ashtray has Snoopys footprints Thanks very warm cordial visit Patuxent Aeromodelers received new newsletter month Its Patuxent Fly er published Patuxent Aeromodelers Patuxent Naval Air Station Maryland newsletter looks like have lot races planned coming summer Thought might enjoy picture Gerry Wilhelms Bucker jungmeister landing wheel missing happened District IV meeting North Carolina last fall Warning modelers 72240 around Port Deposit MD areaWiley Manufactur ing operating 72240 Thats month Report upcoming Council meeting next issueJ Alabama ida gia iotippi ts Rico V South Cartlina nonon DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 2712 SW 24th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Associate VicePreodento John Gordue 115 Bayberry Lane Jacorson MS 39212 Frehard Jacvsn 108 Thornlne Charleston Herghts SC 29405 Arthur Jolrrrspn P32 Bunyan Dr ay Beach FL 32444 Phillip McCoweIl 6021 Forlirg Fork Nasnurlle TN 27205 Joseph Miculizi SF 00066 Con 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Pd Moormen 70 Fifth Sr Shnlrmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram FO Sos 4506 Brrrrringhan AL 36206 Rod Spanier Floridas Imperial RC Club heard friend Pennsylvania wanted sell /a-scale Aeronca Tandem Trainer called told some just bought last Novem ber Christmas Eve Rods wife told him look outside front door large wooden box much too large get through front doorl Inside -scale Aeron ca Rod called about month earlier wife Sandy called Kenny Lash Pennsylvania bought model Rod un derstandably has elected wife Modelers Wife Year District V has new RC Contest Coordi nator RC Please send RC contest sanction requests H K Butch Norckauer 12016 Queens Place Huntsville AL 35803 Butch really newhe has handling RC Soaring contest sanctions Now has RC Contest Coordinator duties thanks Butch taking job Charlene Fields months effort gave job modelers Valdosta GA really putting things together have two fairly new clubs both growing larger better month RCers generally long South Land Aero Modelers SLAM CLers generally belong South Georgia Flying Circus SGFC fair amount overlap membership another indication both clubs doing things right April 1981 77 L R Jim Finney Ted Van Ranwyck Mike Marositz President South Georgia Flying Circus kneelingi 1979 Tom Veloskey Kissimmee Valley Model Club put model skydiving demonstration King Orange Scale Meet Tom has now developed new plane carries three model jumpers time jump plane piloted Toms young son climbs altitude command jumpers jump controlled ground three jumper pilots thats four radios work Tom designing plane carry four jumpers Two newsletters Florida reported similar situations relate safety sad ness Both situations involved fatal heart attacks club flying fields Wesley Hoss Cartwright West Pasco Model Pilots Bill Hopper winter guest Palm Beach Aeronauts club both suffered fatal heart attacks doing what loved dofly mod els flying alone help available Please dont fly aloneyou may need help Keep youngsters involved Clubs seem doing youngsters daysthats future its helping ground work let have part hobby Flying Gators Gainesville doing share Its good idea department junior other beginner makes first solo make special event Imperial RC Club does friend Tom Thacker resign AVP Georgia did fine job have nominations volunteers replace ment job can lot work lot headaches lot fun Ah fun Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Keotatky our VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-Presidefit 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6130913 Aaaocias Jie-Prnshdgm Fi-aex Hghes 401 5 BetI, Pletrsburg MO 64477 Glen, Lee 819 Mandrake Baania IL 60510 Hem, Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univesjt1 City MO 63132 Wi, Snas P0 Bon 306 B~rgmn KY 40310 Help Help Tom Osborne President Monroe County IN RC Club needs an swer After discussions searching Tom group Bloomington-Bedford fliers cannot determine just what so-called end flying season Can help Let say thanks Kansas City area modelers super hospitality Janu ary 10-11 AVP Frank Hughes tour guide fine mall show nice eve ning spent discussing number model ing/AMA topics Present Bill Shirky Tom Krummel KC Area Council Aeromodelers KCACA Mike Mockridge President Mark Pierce KCACA Treasurer Frank Stretesky KC Northern Knights Mike Gubbert St Joe RC Steve Ewing David Irminger Smithville Dam Busters Jim Justus Sunchasers RC Club hope meeting nice Thanks again Activities happening Attend some March 14-15South Bend IN RC Model Show Concord Mall March 15St Louis Mkt St Armory Thermaleers McDonald Douglas Indoor Meet March 21-22Normal IL College Hills Mall SIRS Annual Static Show April 5St Louis Mkt St Armory MDCNATO Indoor March-AprilNumerous club static events Harold Todd editor Chiefs RC News Views Fairbury IL reports attaching streamers trainers does assist beginning pilot remain oriented air crafts directionan idea will tried Harold really pushes Balsa USA Swizzle Stick Sometimes nice things happen love give AMA Award Excellence arrived prior notice present Chi cagoland RC award discovered distinguished visitor returning RC after 10-year absence Mr Leo Galin original founder Chicagoland RC years ago Welcome back Leo Al Meyers Suburban Aero Club Chicago informed some Indian apolis group working District Club Team Fun Fly Something new teams will consist two persons club can enter two teams Small clubs will bet ter able well against big boys information come Sometimes things nice also happen Nice magazine can educational February 81 issue example brought 78 Model Aviation IL RI Roy Hopkins Gordan Mayer Russ Hailey Doug Davis President SLAM Three Gators surrounded beauty Karen Bailey gives trophy Ed Smith Cara Collett hands Jim Rice fellow middle trophy club President Ken Collett -d own mess about flying weather e picted Notice short-sleeved shirts shadows Doug Wilsman helping yours truly fun fly still have no idea what doing OSl Some say never have idea what Im doing anywayl least warm rsuefll Lialty our,uru pruawss e pieque pilot patch Danny Manley being youngest club member solo Next will giving Danny trophies winn ing contests Winners first RC Skydiving Contest November 1980 Kissimmee Valley Model Club Florida First overall Bill William son RCACF Stu Richmond RCACF first place winner new information relative Mr Winters re tirement page 11 Mr Winter cred ited early retirement time thought Mr Winter retired January 1 1980 Mr Worth Mr Winter sent letter Executive Council October 31 1979 stating such Mr Worth reference Mr Winter stated ving ami cable purely own choosing Winter wrote ision freelance home no buses explana tion Copies available SASE have no tape Mr Wheeley did state person February 19 1980 Mr Winter retired except parttime help-out two days week An other supportive document letter R Moulton Model Allied Publications Ltd dated October 9 79 expressing good bye Mr Winter editor column originally illustrated several other revelations Mr Wheeley has advised phone get Iowa igan C Minnesota C Wsrn,n VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President RO Boa 11t4 Birmingham MI 48t1 2 Associate Vice-Preeldenna James Clark 4444 iVoodninw Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milmaukon WI 53218 Robern 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 WiIliunt Rohrlng 4494 Tangiewood Tr. Sn Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsetn Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Heres John Windstanley launching scratch-built Windrifter GVRC Grand Valley Radio Control Club Nancia Ml field Picture month read reelected case Ill save certain items appropriate times As Model Aviation appears entering era exponential expansion foresee new problem areas am excited about what AMA can such new flying site program believe AMA needs chief operations officer keys honesty integrity progressive capability open doors future need Executive Council owes membership re sponsibility providing such person time Council has failed dismally fulfill responsibility Its Councils ball SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT afternoon subject interest own personal transaction model its flight hand-launch glider may perhaps direct intimate connection can have achievement suc cessful flight made craft may have designed trim gentle hand glides give left circle stalljust enough rudder turn just enough clay nose prevent dip throw glider its climb transition launch motion carefully choreographed vector attitude pre program just right altitude energy spent settle out under ceiling little flip leftnot too steep stall too flat put dive model made light takes throw get ceiling just right hall throwing skill energy after some trials finetune pullout warp stab left wing panel start getting some long glides Whos got stop watch few tries getting 32 seconds Try 40 think rest session spent objectivetrying find again perfect launch pullout got twice before trying now get right up under ceiling throw snap arms blood forced out fingers ache unnatural pressure What happened afternoon ses sion conducted Cloudbusters Cloudbusters again pavilion Southfield Civic Center thinly disguised gambit obtain use very nice indoor flying site guys promised train youth city exchange use hall less continuing basis So first session Delta Dartsbuild fly em movie glue drying guy three four kids coach flying models Doggone Ehling way can trim thing break spar Al Kirchoff Ed Stoll Andy Maclsaacs Pres Bruning Jack Moses Ed Vargo Bob Langall good guys Oh-oh 35 kids models flew kids ran after circling under diving catch end zone getting first taste connec tion models some Hand-winds okay awhile spotted Ed Stoll stretching rubber out three feet using winder extra energy model launched first hit ceiling Hey Wind next Well kids flew well enough midst flying watched give take between thembuddies trying outdo other kid tough luck mod els looping landing up balcony last called getting keys stairs janitor requiring some chutz pah equivalent roughly getting plant security people let up roof Briggs Beautyware Plant get Wakefield 40 years later So brought some gliders two kids flew got connection right away gave extra concentra tion energy result would some thing extra payout direct re warding ran after model danced under head high raced behing it bounced turbulent air keep finally coming down hands prompting behind fell along side carpeted floor settled watched touchdown less foot away Am boring gents little white lies modeling tolerate example understating weight model nothing disgraceful lying about center gravity location Arkansas siana Menico hnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideet 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaeociate ViowPrueldenta Bud Friedl 5512 Sounhwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsone 1 1809 Fulmer NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Cd Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75050 Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Barnlemille OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3410 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 Ted told elected planned appoint AVP representing New Mexico certainly hasnt wasted time putting work Hello Im Dan Parsons Ted assigned write months District VIII column Good hope meaningful assistant Ted bet keeps other AVPs humping just bet hell humping VP Since part duties report flying goings-on New Mexico what better way start give rundown Albuquer que R/C Clubs 25th Annual Fun Fly held October 25-26 1980 Somewhat different fun flies Albuquerques stresses lots free flying time events formula has ap parently worked well over yearsas keep getting larger larger turnouts 75 fliers Texas Arizona Oklahoma Ne vada Colorado course New Mexico brought 115 planes proceeded tear up Albuquerque skies two days Sizes ranged 1/2 Quarter Scale types ranged kinds sport planes up through Scales just about category particularly pleased see April1981 79 nave sometimes wondered wflat tfle real subject interest modeling Now its clear experience 25 Scale planes put grand show new VP Ted White blew us away Saturday flying Marty Moads 7-ft-span Messerschmidt 410 twin fighter bomber Marty rebuilt Eddie Morgans original Ted crasheddue engine troubleiS years ago Buckeye AZ convinced has learned handle twins engine because forced make three go-arounds engine tried clear runway other planes Needless say Marty little uptight Ted outdid himself Sunday demonstration low level aerobatics Gringo us old-timers agreed best wed ever seen maestro perform Several members One-Eighth Air Force Phoenix brought Ugly Stiks also Scale ships Bob Frey P-47 Kent walters Cor sair Bill Cranston P-Si did some fancy tub blowing themselves Al Casey 17th consecutive year supposed have new Mig 3 along hes slower build er am promises have One-Eighth Air Force big annual Scale & Bipe Fly-In March 21-22 Bill Parker Amarillo TX provided large crowd spectators goodly number fliers themselves some thing new marvel ata Byron Mig 15 duct ed fan putting good show Bill also has honor successfully flying first duct ed fan 5300-ft elevation field knew made halfway down 400ft blacktop runway though doubters stage three events during weekend cre ated some hot competition involved phase fly-in few crashes occurred Bill Lawless Cuba NM took off transmitter antenna collapsed Sorry about Bill Most Bills flying time alone off dirt strip near Cuba reckon came distracted other fliers Gerald Martin cropduster ford TX did some beautiful flying new Aeromasteralmost good air shows has put years Confederate Air Force flying Wildcat P-Si Messerschmidt 109 present mount very rare Mk 9 Spitfire also put good show guitar singing party Saturday night sunny clear weather Saturday cloudy almost windless Sunday until mid-afternoon people Albu querque turned out large numbers enjoy flying cavorting some best fliers country large turnout spectators always gratifying especially Albuquerque RCers Because back 1967 people Albuquer que built us outstanding blacktop fly ing field fun-fly best oppor tunity show appreciation generous farsighted effort few final words hope food thought national organizations dues-paying members have magazine integral part membership package Several come mind Soaring Society America Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion Experimental Aircraft Association Con federate Air Force American Radio Relay League says AMA certainly within norm Model Aviation integral part membership makes sense mc about Colorado as aska Ix DISTRICT REPORT TravIs Moilnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice-Prusidmsea Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposo Bloi. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8202 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 5 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lao 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Matter, 429 Dogwood Graf-ron NO 58237 Jim Rickerts 516S Cloudas Sious Pails SD 571 03 would like welcome aboard follow ing Associate Vice-Presidents District IX Glen Lau will assisting Nebraska Dick Crowley will fill state Colo rado Tim Mattern will working team state North Dakota addition fine people will round out fine group work AMA matters join already excellent group Dis trict IX AVPs board members following months Id like spotlight people serve volunteer capac ities willingness put lot time effort assist smooth processing AMA business certainly appre ciated deserves recognition Tim Mattern sent picture some back ground information well start month spotlight him Tim Mattern Grafton ND very active modeler has 40 years interest has covered al facets model ing including Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Pattern Scale sport little racing Tims main interests time also flying helicopter some success has flown demonstrations various shows Mattern President Thunderbird Flyers Grafton ND past President active member Red River Radio Con trol Club Grand Forks ND also AMA Contest Director As Associate Vice-President Mattern will attend meetings contests fun flies will also happy answer questions may have has shown great terest welfare modeling plans same future District IX Season Flier patches have going out great shape win ter seems active lots fly ing taking place Keep up good work guys gals has quite rush demand films have lots use pretty steady basis AMA display booked pretty well through spring year point Keep posted needs early possible Reports AVPs newsletters re ceive seem indicate steady growth membership clubs district Early re newals seem evidence area good work article couple months ago AVP Jim Ricketts wrote concerning Jun ior Senior members participation has evoked quite bit mail response indi cates youth out just need encouraged show up spon sored events parents other youthinterested people shared letters regarding youth participation appreciated Keep coming Maybe future column could devoted youth participation district IX As column being written AMA Presidential ballots out will re turned few days hope head new period AMAs history will show support can assisting business AMA goals objectives member services elected leaders Headquarters staff will function well possibly can full support pos itive constructive input will surely good AMA member Pull share well grow together Arizena foreja ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui Ilistrics X Vice-President 2501 Armour tone Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VicaPridants Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94898 Ales Chisolm 1130 Nest Show Fresno CA 93711 Lottie Kroebe, 2401 Zofra Cr Los Voyas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Booth CA 90808 Keirs Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Salt Lake City uTa4117 chance catch breath past month trips made saw going twice Lancaster first trip attend annual awards banquet three Lancasters clubs Antelope Val ley Soaring Association Antelope Valley Taliwinds Incorporated High Desert Commodores three clubs represented banquet Commodores boat club Nothing like little togetherness Perry Hudson President AVSA invited presided over awards portion dinner few award winners Most Improved FlierMike Walter Best junior FlierTony Bower Club ChampionSid Hamilton showed gathering Marvelous Miniatures enjoyed Thanks lot fellows great evening attended year-end meeting Southern California Free Flight Association meeting contest calendar next year made up people conduct 1981 US Free Flight Championship named Joe Norcross will CD Bill Stroman assistant Bill Bogart will remain business manager Officers 1981 will PresidentJoe Nor cross Vice-PresidentLee Hines Treasurer Bill Bogart SecretaryEd Lidgard Speaking contest schedules RC fli ers also make up calendar events coming year Copies may obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope Glenn Carter Betty Stream both addresses top column ought think about forming alli ance clubs southern California 80 Model Aviation Free Flighters have association RCers Ukies need band together join forces would tremen dous benefit looking fields good time perhaps bring fruition would District X meeting has few years since held because tremen dous lack interest However Im willing give another try perhaps something good will come Stay tuned further developments US will host 1981 FAI Soaring Championships location will Bay area site determined dates will 12 through 17 July 1981 details develop went Pasadena Internation al Modeler Show full swing AMA booth capably run Beverly Wis niewski Betty Stream plus daughters botha great team does top notch job year Sunday met Earl Witt AMA President around noon show went see Second Annual World Cup two-Meter Soaring meet entailed trip back Lancaster day wasnt typical southern California actually some rain first rain eight nine months fliers field delayed start first round awhile final ly started rain picture below shows group waiting rain stop fellow left will have remain mystery Ive misplaced name fellow bullhorn CD Doug Ford left casting unbelieving eye skies last years winner Bob Torres fellow umbrella Keith Kin drick ran some friends hadnt seen long long time field Below stand ing right old-timer way back hadnt seen 20 years used write column Air Trails called Western Roundup back fifties Dick Everett right true oldtimer other great Frank Zaic Re member Jasco Models Zaic yearbooks back camera several times Nats grand champion Woody Blanchard background some merchandise fered nfl ,tnnorc ney could pick trom two three four-channel radio loads other goodies meet organizer Dave Peltz responsible rounding up merchandise last time meet THREE radios prizes Fliers New Zealand England gave meet true international flavor weather fine Saturday cold rainy till noon Sunday flew flew well top 10 order Don Edberg Jerry Krainock David Johnson Bob Worley Norm Timbs Jr Larry Pettijohn Mike Bame Keith Kindrick Steve Manganelli Chris Adams thanks Blame Rawdon took developed printed delivered pictures time meet deadline Remember have AMA booth table top displays Also want club meeting invite go clubs invite way no club miss can claim favoritism Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Ass,oane Vce4esdones Al Colve, 1507 3 eon Elm Pomnello ID 83201 Smon Dnnne Rt 1 Son 48 5oauve MT 59015 Ed McCoionqh 53 SE 51 Porcland DR 97215 Orlando Oly Reco 25608 Done Cr. Kent WA 98031 Don Zooy 21418 NE Ma St Redmond WA 98052 deep regret must tell passing Donald Dodd January 20 1981 Don passed away quietly result cancer maintained excellent attitude till end district Contest Coordinator past seven plus years Don respect ed loved unique ability elicit competitive spirit fellow modelers spirit fun companion ship first met Don early 50s member Walla Walla Electro-Cons flying Tripacer Babcock tube gear single channel escapement inherent problems flew field peas everything hand launched few us hands large enough reach across fuselage Don others got started Aerotrol gear Bootstraps combination flew awhile before moved days singly controlled flight real event cause much hangar flying paths separated about time came together Boeing Company Seattle early 60s both flying Free Flight time Don helped us put Boeing HAWKS Model Club together company sponsorship late 70s helped form Chapter eight Society Antique Modelers specialize old-time Free Flight models recent years oldtime models became main interest Tom Cope ran group kits New Ruler design Henry Struck Don privileged asked build prototype Both still flying Don will missed us knew loved him condol ences love go family Tom Cope has agreed take over contest coordinator job will handle Free Flight Control Line contests Tom should receive sanctions categories begin ning immediately address 23262 SE 57th St Rt 3 lssaquah WA 98027 first became VP district lots trying could interest anyone Alaska being Associate Vice-President situation has changed appears great state Alaska ready have own AVP Copies letter have gone clubs addresses available ask ing nominations will accepted until March 15th AMA member state After time will have mail ballot first class determine new AVP Remember must have permission person nominate sum mer flying season should have AVP ready help Alaskan modelers clubs Another piece good news Alaska Larry J Rice Cook Inlet League Silent Flight have requested Mini-Nats held Anchorage tentatively planning August 12th 14th dates possibility including 15th events work out need help going put very events club interested helping let Larry know 243 5 Hout St Anchorage AK 99504 Larry hopes Mini-Nats will take ternational flavor entrants Canada well rest District Xl will presenting basic plan winter Ex ecutive Council meeting Atlanta Janua ry 31 1981 Lets pull together help group make success letter Simon Dreese AVP Mon tana indicates things going well big sky country Only club fell off membership others have increased some much 50%a really great achieve ment clubs members News letters area indicate new improved flying fields have lot increases undoubtedly lot good information stories about fields obtained would really help flying site man Washington Geoff Styles Some correspondence Geoff has gone out obtain information about did information may help other clubs Geoff needs help have successful well needs know about mistakes failures can have real value facing flying site problem about guys Lots clubs dis trict have received help Geoff lets help him help others April1981 81 Below see winner Don Euoerg re ceiving perpetual silver cup Earl Witt Looking Doug Ford table JUIJIO Box FLIGHT / D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NOW York NY 10005 Alter AMA Cub Bash--What An easy-to-build SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model like AMA Cub undoubtedly best starting point beginner model airplane programs wonderful thing about DO have AMA Cub available Academy bulk low cost fact have AMA Cub quite number years Its predecessor AMA Racer Delta Dart developed al 15 years ago Delta Dart trifle difficult fortunately continues available Sig Manufacturing Com pany mistaken idea some AMA Cub itself constitutes aeromodel ing program Nothing could further truth almost criminal propose organizations introduction AMA Cub building flying itself young sters no follow-up AMA Cub super introductory model program bound fail smattering exposure aeromodeling received will quick ly fade will produce no modelers what worse will end rapport established leaders sponsoring organizations Kids can reach mil lions cannot afford waste single organization might interested sponsoring good aeromodeling program flying field gained city fathers momentary goodwill and/or publicity simply worth opinion Frank Ehling father Delta Dart developed small Control Line model can flown engine whip-control learning before adding 1A-A engine powered flight need get quan tity production right away AMAs Executive Council has approved Sig Cub second step Free Flight model subject modifica tion kit Sig include prefab rication Negotiations Sig Manufacturing mass production kits AMA need completed further delay Neither AMA nor anyone else can afford present inadequate non-continuing program potential program sponsors Until AMA has follow-up kits available quantity inexpensively make up worthwhile ongoing program AMA Cub should offered list good kits sponsor should also purchase have hand same time AMA Cub Im satisfied what avail able some kits fairly good moment will have Outdoor Free FlightJasco Flash X-1 8 jerco 18 HL Glider Sig Cub Peck One-Night 16 Peck Prairie Bird Indoor Free FlightPeck ROG flown less rubber balsa paddle prop Indoor Model Supply Time Machine Penny Plane Easy B Micro-X Easy-B Control LineNo easy start Carl Goldbergs Lii Wizard Sigs Deweybird Frankly missing completely kit very simple all-balsa 020 powered Free Flight gas model Theres lot work 82 Model Aviation done AMA 1-IIA beginner pro gram area Lets blow opportunities lose sponsors offering worthless inadequate programs havent program before going lets rightl Eagle Talk Okay put aside glue stick lets settle down talk about airplanes fly Well start giving names important parts said last issue thats called nomenclature Lets comparing full-size mancarrying airplane Free Flight model air plane important thing both airplanes just much other difference carries pilot guide airplane other has no pilot Without pilot Free Flight model air plane must completely stable fly safely man-carrying airplane must stable pilot couldnt easily maneuver Now lets look two drawings Note essentially Mini Flyer really same airplane Grumman Fighter Study nomenclature both Seeeach has same basic parts propeller right hand RH wing left wing stabilizer fin etc model doesnt need such things navigation lights oil coolers walkways course model greatly greatly reduced size flies much slower speed very important differences mostly Free Flight model has just stripped its essentials real change being rubber motor place powerful recipro cating engine pilot replaced some slight differences make model stable wing layout both Mini Flyer Fighter exactly same note MORIZONTAL AIRPLANLSTASILIZt PlANE sv*lcmY NAVIGATIeN LIGHT GlUM LEADING EDGE ALCWAY __________PiTO SPA WTLNNAL BADO MAST-F--______ TAIL SURFACE aUDING LCOAJRLVERALL IIIIGTh PQOPELLB\ 4 UrLIDLD QL.ii L! WHITE ARiTRACrED model has greater dihedral angle mod els stabilizer fin have same shape too actually little larger fur ther rear model changes help make Free Flight model stable An other difference model has larger propeller relation wing span order efficiently use energy rubber motor Grumman Fighter also uses three-bladed propeller allow short er landing gear models two-blader efficient model guide airplane pilot moves hinged surfaces wings tail ailerons attached outer rear edges wings elevators attached rear horizontal stabilizer rudder rear fin Free Flight Mini Flyer doesnt have pilot doesnt have rudder elevators ailerons Both model full-sized airplane have tabs however both cases moved minor adjustments maneuvers Which right wing Which left Does wing marked RH Wing actually look left side draw ing Well well settle Make believe pilot sitting Fighters cockpit looking forward over engine RRRuuugh gh-gh shut off engine k right hand outthats right wing Now stick left hand outthats left wing No dont bother flap hands wont able take off know l tried What about landing gear Fight er Couldnt put Mini Flyer course could would able make some nice realistic ROG Rise Off Ground flights too landing gear essential flight Notice Fighter retracts its wheels up its body after takeoff Now some parts airplane just important have discussed ones cant see easily just samesuch center gravity thrust line angle incidence Well get later issues cause theyre mighty important comes flying 57bILI~43jj F1 LU 1 C AIhRAL 4 FJ 4 t ftP SN4$TAVeo4 VOOA 41EMI FkYf