From AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L AMA Officer Election- 1981 Nomination Procedures Document odd-numbered years elec tion national office AMA SecretaryTreasurer regional Vice-Presidents odd numbered AMA districts III V VII IX XI even-numbered years election national office AMA Preisdent regional Vice-Presidents even-numbered AMA districts II IV VI VIII X Officers elected serve two years following year election took place CANDIDATE MINIMUM STANDARDS NATIONAL OFFICERS President Sec retary-Treasurer nominee must AMA Leader Member note Contest Di rectors also Leader Members must also have served least year prior beginning term office either elec ted officer AMA such Vice-Presi dent officer directly appointed President Vice-Presidents such Contest Board member Contest Coordinator Committee Chairman Note Committee members merely approved President Vice-President considered officers DISTRICT OFFICERS Vice-Presidents nominee must Leader Member AMA District Vice-President candidates shall nominated exclusively Leader Open members time such nomina tion bona fide legal residents same district nominee also bona fide legal resident nominee however can nominated vice-presidency district bona fide legal resident District Vice-Presidents shall elected exclusively majority Leader Open members voting time such election bona fide le gal residents same district candidates such office also bona fide legal residents other elective officers shall nominated Leader Open members regard residential considerations Note purposes interpretation intended residency member accordance current address file AMA Headquarters WHO MAY SUBMIT NOMINATION Any AMA member consent person nominated should obtained prior submission names nominated candidacy must submitted writing should accompanied statement least 100 words concerning nominees qualifications nominees themselves also urged submit before meeting Nominating Committee statements documents evidence appropriate sup porting nominations nominated must submit letter acceptance Nominating Committee prior start meeting WHEN TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Nominations must submitted prior start Nominating Committee meet ing Normally Commitee meets mid summer during National Model Airplane Championships WHERE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Ordinarily District Vice-Presidents al serve Nominating Committee Nom inations should submitted Vice-Pres ident AMA members district names addresses headings VP columns same time copy nomination should sent AMA HQ required preferred ARE ALL NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED necessarily nominations submit ted accordance guidelines will con rinued page 85 Opui Lefts Tul White As AMA RC Frequency Committee Chair man 1981 am concerned about District VIII VP column appeared May issue Model Air/at/on first re action position proposed new RC frequencies considerable disap pointment second thought now feel problem may misunderstanding misunderstanding quite possibly caused committee went about explaining original proposal AMA membership appears may have too deep proverbial forest really didnt see trees Let give entire subject try can convince person back ground experience RC real ly doing right thing perhaps rest membership can similarly convinced First want address problem 50 new frequenciesby statementall shared incorrect As know a/i present radio/communication users 7273 MHz band have assigned channel frequencies 20 KHz spacing frequency assignments start 72000 72020 72040 etc present RC frequencies channel assignments shared has proven problem certain areas country Im sure have already heard specific instances terference existing RC channels com mercial users own state Texas final proposal FCC submit ted September 1980 specifically request ed new RC channels assigned odd frequencies beginning 72010 72030 72050 etc word used intersti tial channels channels between existing commercial users 50 new frequencies therefore shared essentially exclusive wish could say ab solutely exclusive wouldnt quite correct fact matter will find situations commercial user could 10 KHz away RC channels emitting several hundred watts power opposed limit Despite new tight narrow band receivers possible adjacent channel interference will occur way address problem ask 50 channels can use location time though recognize five planes air time normal local flying field practical limit Thus local club avoid particularly troublesome com mercial station interstitial scheme gives large number alternte RC channels 78 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Helping celebrate AMAs purchase land permanent home group visitors site late last year Shown ILR District IX VP Travis McGinnis wife Mr Mrs Geoff Styles hes former Dis trict VII VP now Flying Site Programs Director AMA HO Mr Mrs John Worth AMAs Executive Director John Embry former District VIII VP Sign says five acresAMA bought 16 property Reston VA about 17 miles northwest downtown Washington DC choose concept feel will provide interference free RC operation area country new proposal also has requested plug-in crystals frequen cy modules permitted both receiver transmitter operation model er can easily change channels suit local conditions What alternatives available beyond 50 channels 72-73 MHz have request ed Probably legal counsel Mr Jack R Smith advised us years ago radio spectrum 3-300 MHz fully allo cated combination commercial ama teur military users situation has ex isted since far back 1948 Several spot frequencies might have made available guard band region 30-42 MHz however would have resulted few spot channels scattered over wide area channel would have discrete 10 KHz assignment would have no guar antee high power commercial users wouldnt located just 10 KHz away Poten tial interference fact couple channels could have made available over wide spectrum 10-12 MHz made manufacturing costs unreasonably high assignment impractical Looking towards distant future possibility truly exclusive RC chan nels known possibility adjacent channel interference would 900 MHz band Towards end AMA re cently granted experimental license issue date 1/28/81 would permit operation four channels 900 MHz region Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson Frequency Committee have already begun experimental program determine feasibility RC operation UHF fre quencies Realistically maturity date experimental equipment such years away mention experimental work let know committee exploring possibilities pursuant ex clusive RC channels future key point particular discussion simply could getby meansexclusive RC channels would itbut now cannot done also noted concern new 20 KHz channel spacing actually 10 KHz possible non-RC user just explained RC modelers Great Britain just received approv al use 20 new channels RC purposes 10 KHz spacing 35010-35200 MHz popular US RC manufacturers has al ready shipped narrow band FM systems channels country cost differential realative conventional AM system small key point technology manufacturing RC system will operate 10 KHz channel spacing us now has also commonplace Europe years Any electronic de vice capable malfunctioning times various reasons isnt hard believe experience RC repair business encountered systems couldnt handle present 80 KHz spacing adjacent channel interference another subject yes present RC systems would become obsolete after ten year period Yes does mean retirement system after time period possible isnt obtain new exclusive RC channels would still forced go out buy new equipment Because would still need narrow band technology Please note too under present plan interim will able imme diately introduce 21 new narrow band chan nels interference existing 72 MHz RC channels feel new equipmcnt produced channels advantages switching over will clearly demonstrated will minimize transition problem have drop existing equipment favor doubling ap proximately total number RC chan nels available 72 MHz within 10 years Ten years long time own oper ate RC system equipment safety standpoint would hope modeler would consider retiring system after ten years service regardless its condition personal comment last consideration Under new proposal 50 RC channels requested 23 new channels established between 75410 75850 MHz exclusively use non-aircraft RC operators cars boats etc clearly separates aircraft operations other aspects hobby nonaircraft users benefit obtaining 20 Flybu Site QUSSUOIaN questionnaire mailed chartered clubs earlier year request basic infor mation about various flying sites clubs use conditions prevail purpose accumulate data can helpful other clubs looking field am happy tell response mailing has absolutely great thank club officers took time reply As time have over 500 returns accompanied let ter explanation expanded informa tion response making available us complete picture clubs activities Some replies included site layouts gave overall view facility time analysis wealth informa tion sent club officers has made due pressure other Spring events am sure get details laid out compared will able use results good advantage Let give few highlights early review indicated Based 10% sam pling returns appears 44% clubs fly public site num ber 1 site 55% clubs fly private site num ber 1 site 19% clubs second field fly private land 19% clubs second site fly public land 1% clubs have site own Average time occupancy usage worked out 68 years 24% clubs have lease agreement landlord 76% have lease arrangement Out of returns about 10 clubs stated did have site process losing pres sent site useful information means some reason clubs did contact recognized site problem questionnaire gave opening needed drop letter telling what sort assistance can get office need channels presently have available use full 2 MHz separation unlikely either faction will ever position interfere other should permit simultaneous RC car boat air craft operation hobby park type facili ty fear radio interference another real plus proposal Now result going have adopt new frequency control system committee has prepared several recom mended approaches finalizing new control system both makes sense future growth channels inexpensive implement possibly meaningful present system color coded flags streamers Again have element change make improvements must willing maker certain changes sincerely hope some possibly concerns have eliminated committee essentially group technical volunteers still course must operate within direction guidelines AMA President Executive Council Sin cerely Bob Aberle W2QPP March 23 1981 have lot good stuff clubs can use clubs have already given us oppor tunity work After guys AMA use services avail able underlying thread runs through responses want hang flying field must abide Safety Code flying safe can make must good neighbor far noise concerned Almost exception clubs reported have muffler rule some cases applies engines 15 larger cases club rules call mufflers engines down 049 effort reduce noise nui sance acceptable levels keep complaints zero much club dues club reported charge member $400 per year because small club process buying piece land model airport Most clubs above $25 per year some have special assessment people fly amounts two level membership fliers non-fliers majority clubs pay field maintenance Very few lucky enough have field mowed local authority property owner Exceptions would public parks sod farms cutting grass normal part operation cases clubs mentioned donate Christmas ham other goodies man charge way showing apprecia tion cooperation Flying sites range school playing fields military bases public parks municipally owned airports univer sity grounds property owned private industry Most clubs stated apply AMA site owner liability insurance coverage item very im portant aspect flying field procure ment As should know club can get added benefit no additional cost unless site owner requires special word ing certificate recent issue Model Aviation listed state statutes cover ing landowner liability property made available recreational purposes continued page 85 June1981 79 FCC Report Continued E Compatibility existing Industrial/Pub lic Safety users An examination FCC Radio Equip ment List made determine power ranges existing equipment other services 72 MHz well rated bandwidth addition FCC Rules covering ser vices checked ascertain allowable limits both power bandwidth Radio Equipment List high est rated output power found 370 watts vast majority equipment well below level common being equipment 50100 watt range Given fact RC transmitters rated 05w less means highest rated power fixed stations nearly 29 dB above R/C stations frequency band terms output power addition virtually fixed stations use directional antennas concomitant increased ERP R/C stations limited antennas having best no unity gain respect half-wave dipole Since R/C transmitters utilize single vertical radiator approximately quarter wavelength ground plane consisting transmitter box relative signal levels disparate Fixed 72 MHz equipment rated 16F3 emission meaning 99% out put power contained within 16 KHz bandwidth Very tight frequency control % base stations assures sig nificant emissions contained well within assigned 20 KHz channels channel adjacent users consid ered usable undesired sidebands 25 dB below desired sidebands 445 0 ---- 450455460445644e BW C TT -FI-ii -I T 17\~FT I-, Iiri:Zj4- 1 17dI -12 -4 UyB It44P{ 5 L M RC Transmitter operating between simulated base stations 10 dBIDiv VI 10 KHz/Div H band edge Fixed services therefore operate quite well together environment order operate services nec essary assure given high field strengths adjacent proposed allocation re ceiver bandwidth narrow possible center frequency-spaced far practicable undesired signals Figure 7 shows simulation NBFM RC transmitter operat ing between two 20 KHz spaced base stations base stations shown 20 dB stronger RC station three transmitters FM RCstation using 15 KHz devia tion base stations z Lab tests using relative signal levels showed little degradation recovered sig nal RC receiver adjacent unde sired signals 20 dB stronger desired RC signal course no allowance made drift other discrepancies could re duce 10 KHz spacing should also noted since ma jority 72-76 MHz operations shared 14 TTen 04 P06 r 404Mqsn-4dB 15 2OkHo boOnn411 10 koolO7084 Lgure 10 ResponseIICeramic8Pole Filters Curves Available ___________________ services voice jF3 steady-state tonemodulated sidebands signal generators shown spectrum analyzer photographs continued paqe 82 Il 440 50455460~465 470475 00 r lj5 I~ l2kHo 10if t1/,- 20~{t /1,-S /Fy -V -4 -40 20 kNo 5ping Analy, AId IF FiI6rCAM XnO4ld- nrginoOdb 4k1IC.IF 4W kH 6Proolkol IF III IF 100 50 0AM Xn40d tronO44IF SW 300 4 EoooFMIFBW1kH Figure 11 Single lF Filter Bandpass fj odel Aviation Two NBFM RC Transmitters operating 10 KI-lz separation 10 dB/Div VI 5 KHz/ Div HI Two NBFM RC Transmitters operating 20 KHz spacing 10 dBIDiv VI 5 KHz/ Div HI -40 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Last month couldnt find enough write about month cant figure out start Herewego RC FREQUENCIES ALL quite interested anxious have new RC frequencies approved wonder delay doesnt AMA get going us An article recent local newspapers says last two paragraphs article Finally dont expect big devel opments regarding CB ham radio foreseeable future FCC state turmoil brought Reagan administra tions budget tightening politics change President mulls over ap pointments previously announced deregu lation philosophy generally being viewed optimism GB groupswho want privilegesand pessimism ham groups hams afraid CBers will get nothing privileges work So would appear approval new frequencies may yet long way off thanks new political regime Meanwhile own frequency committee will meeting discuss situation hopefully arrive progressive plan attack improve situation FAICONTROL LINE win friends making decision recent decisionsControl Line Team Selection 1981 Natsmay go down history unpopular ever made AMA President deci sion affects Speed Team Race events brought about lack definitive plan supporters events will state others wish avoid having teams selected future Nats workable plan MUST submitted approval sufficient time allow announce ment entire membership budding prospects will have enough time plan prepare entry team trials open initially members just select few FAIRC PYLON new set international rules RC Pylon has adopted FAI now remains try out sufficiently prove worth may again have FAI Pylon World Championship burden proof now squarely shoulders leaders Pylon Are continue own parochial favoriteFormula Oneor going take up challenge rest world become leader event new rules developed Americans based own Formula Which out has gumption pick up challenge will host first FAI Pylon meet about large wellpublicized meet near end season perhaps Las Vegas about going let rest FAI world get jump us BAD PRESS refute non-statement such Watch out someone writes way obviously says thinks someone else trying pull fast Obviously once seed planted people will scoff rebuttal being attempt discredit original writer goes back forth Actual ly neither fully right nor wrong attempting convince think way So should fair yourself read both sides argument make up own mind subject writings maybe particularly should read carefully surely am argu ing gain favor much oppo nent subject message simple read arguments both sides own judging Dont let ANYONE thinking SEM I-QUOTATION something idea after Congressman Council member has served term should return home try make living enjoy hobby under laws rulings has helped pass PR 0/CON idea continues crop up time timewhy pro/con column MA modification idea OMBUDSMAN column writer can say what wants about subject wants ab solutely free censorship Perhaps time consider idea nature Executive Council will have approve fore see such column favor idea pro/con get read two sides issue same time perceive means member can criticize compli ment critique item wishes letter would occupy maximum two columns response would written elected member Executive Council would occupy maximum col umn thereby filling entire page basic idea eliminate 1-2 month delay recent past comment/re sponse relationship other rule would likeno elected appointed paid staff member would eligible submit letter vice-presidents would eligible respond Would fun try SAILING SAILING OVER . have received word National Soaring Society alive getting well Prob lems recent past behind progress being toward firm reestab lishment goals sailplanes am drop line Jim Barr P0 Box 1530 Denver CO 80201 Sailpianers want try truly different type contest un contest drop note Cecil Haga 3017 Norwood Arlington TX 76013 has idea forming national Soaring League 68 teams four playing games against other similar way NFL NHL idea wild just has winner Oh yeah games played mail may end Thermal Bowl game played face face Sounds like fantastic way put meaning Sunday thermal hunting QUICK NOTES Compliments hard come days environment doubt distrust throughout world Headquarters peo ple doing job work much beyond ade quate singling out kudos could lead distrust jealousy among lot spite possibility am offering heartiest congratulations Geoff Styles flying site representative Headquarters efforts thus far behalf originally hired grievous doubts abilities Now dont think could have hired better man Take bow Geoff Wrote column VP cluded pictures brief write-up RCCR club Rochester NY method thank ing field sponsorpainting park lodges kind activity breeds good will borne out letter John B Baumann Denver Federal Center US Department Interior re ceives magazine regular basis commented type thank would well appreciated government branches limited budgets day work can create years worth good will Try Two years ago held Trans-Am relay race proceeds support Muscular Dystrophy Association year undertaking project support Easter Seal Society encouraging club host some activity raise money very worthy cause Larry Bo lich Special Events Director has made some excellent contacts within Society see page 74 April 1981 Model Aviation will soon getting data chart ered clubs urge contact local Easter Seal Society set up fund-raising event NOW TALKING PROUD -- TALKING PROGRESS June 1981 81 Secretary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 would like publicly thank members responded poll offered two months ago concerning use back part magazine AMA News section get themselves reelected easy question answer has many sides must confess idea poll originated earlier president office Today everything peaceful calm yet idea lingers ran poll strictly selfish reasons wanted tell Vote subject should ever arise again Some 60 readers responded good letters both sides first weight free press letters weight shifted slightly sheer numbers restriction suggestion use magazine personal gain Stanley Duszczak Elma NY writes As Newsletter Editor VP Elma RC Aircrafters took poll members 90% believe doesnt belong maga zine lem dont really know what going AMA lieve Jim Coulton Abington PA says best pleasure born America plane fly has American flag Great country great hobby Academy officers should try get along run Academy proper way build up tear down person. Robert J Skaja Chicago says Occa sionally Model Aviation publishes couple pages soap box narration Thats Tom Jerrys should take verbal pot shots othernot district President Secretary/Treasurer reports could still express views have free press too Forest E Davis Vandalia OH says am very satisfied John Grigg having won election politics bad magazine am against personal insinuations political campaigning unless paid candidates rate high enough discourage Writes Larry King Miami FL am past President Tropic Aeros CD interested magazine No politics whatsoever NEVER Stephen Stanford Ohio City com ments official writing magazine has too great advantage lead time too long rebuttal effective Robert E Nelson Romney WV adds have no solution problem would like see brought halt. Cessa tion officers tenure through elec tonal process way feel need type press Ill buy copy Na tional Inquirer Writes Dr Raghunath Mokadam Rockford IL Free press does mean washing dirty laundry official public desires may start own magazine James Karenko Ypsilanti Ml observes best place politicians soapbox over top head way gets hear favorite orator dont fine letters others express view eliminate politicking Now read consider other side Bud Bodzioch Palatine IL writes Im 100% free press Half truths better no truths Let readers decide must kept informed Says Rodney Raterink Grand Rapids Ml allow politics magazine separate column Soapbox col umn Rodney voted free press Observes Richard Pegg Anderson IN Free press way members know whats going AMA Francis Kellison Plattsmouth NE writes am opposed anyone deciding what political what informative Harold Clasen San Antonio TX writes Model Aviation public source informationgood bad indifferentin AMA can report sides definite ly place airing differences membership draw own conclusions Failure allow sides argument published failure allow membership informed actions elected officials welcome expression AMA politics magazine member may draw own conclusions Gary Hays Mundelein IL writes members feel elected official out line have opportunity voting him out option should left mem bers select group people side makes good case Because promised myself would bound ma jority letters am now duty bound vote absence politics AMA News PROVIDED effective fair censorship could imposed may virtually im possible thing would decide what could printed what could Editor President Executive Direc tor I wouldnt accept job tea China Walter Therien Woomsocket RI summed point up good anybody Another thing much control will rule what consists political writing what informative literature face question whole bag worms opens up Will Headquarters judge Freedom expression great thing ts re pressed great disservice done . done kid growing up went contest Dr Mokadams town Rockford IL no AMA NAA Membership cost 25c rubber job SOc gassie join up Everybody NAA painted wing didnt win anything because could get engine started AMA formed very back magazine another lucky Today have own mag should have such problems agree Jim Coulton Abingdon its great country great hobby Im going start putting American flag little air planes too See next month. FCC Report continued page 80 worst-case nature very least indicate interference expected dur ing periods tone signaling next figure 8 shows two NBFM RC stations operating 10 KHz spacing As evident sideband powers over 25 dB down point coincidence indicat ing operation frequency spacing possible like users Laboratory tests 10 KHz spacing show operational success conflict comes higher power fixed sta tions Figure 9 shows same two NBFM RC stations operating 20 KHz separation As evident sidebands now coincident 40 dB level adds immeasurably security operations given frequency tolerance effects discussed above Reviewing FCC computer records fre quency assignments 72-76 MHz band continued page 84 82 Model Aviation Two important AMA Headquarters employees snown nere vince manicowski ssuseans xecu tive Director seated desk hard work Joyce Hager Executive Secretary John Worth Vince Vince formerly District IX Vice-President Bellevue NE family including wife Linda sons Vince Carl has gotten used busy Washington DC now like okay Vinces two boys ages 4 15 high school wrestling ex perts has won major tournaments Both capable dedicated workers lucky have Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Great Canadian.. Warren Hitchcox President Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC passed away mid-February AMAs greatest friend Canada head AMAs equivalent organization coun try Warren communicated regularly phone AMA Headquarters comparing notes programs dates forthcoming events strategy international meetings planning major events such national world championships active competition flier repre senting Canada frequently RC Aerobatic team member also judge Las Vegas Tournament Champions countrys voting delegate annual meet ings Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale FAI efforts resulted 1980 Scale World Championships being held Ottawa last July first time Canada hosted world championships model aircraft Warren wife Shirley traveled together behalf MAAC known countries having world championships Italy Switzerland South Africa other locations including USA Hitchcox President MAAC nine years beginning tenth terman unprecedented record no advance warning attended day annual general meeting MAAC went hospital late night gone next morning AMA President John Grigg attended funeral behalf of Warrens friends United States void already being felthe kind greatest Building Fund Items Available.. Now ready sale AMA HQ pins patches vinyl stickers plaques certifi catesall support AMAs project raise money help offset cost Headquar ters building erected within next two years AMA bought 16 acres outright last year surplus funds previous opera tions Building construction however will re quire money will available current future budgets borrowing via Industrial Revenue Bonds favorable terest rate available will necessary soliciting donations building fund souvenir sales amount borrowed will re duced date final complete ownership will advanced Heres whats available right now Top quality cloth emblems $15 $25 $50 Member Silver Member Gold Member respectively Also AMAs Gold Brick beau tiful pin showing AMA superimposed enameled Gold colored brick$5 Vinyl self-adhesive multi-colored stickers avail able $1 Plaques may used contest prizes also available includes certi ficate under Lucite mounted wood base either 1st 2nd 3rd place imprintedperfect use lieu trophies $15 Unmounted certificates avail able $350 eachinsert own frame Certificate size 8x 11 plaque size approximately 9x 12 make cash check money order donations building fund volving purchases above items $12 up $100 will receive Certificate Appreciation Meanwhile special donors program appropriate recognition tangible evidence support being devel oped show appreciation donate $100 will reported soon building project gathers steam especially ground breaking takes place spring 82 now its great know after 45 years since 1936 can see day March 1 1983 AMA Headquarters will no longer living loaned rented quarters Within 10 years according recent study AMA will saving money over cost renting has escalated drastically Art LaLonde Fond Farewell. Jim McNeill AMA Historian Everyone AMA Headquarters us knew him deeply saddened last fall Mr Art LaLonde New Carroliton MD passed away Only 58 struck down lung cancer very prime Academy career Art chief printer overseer small publications both Academy home offices Nationals thirteen years colorful figure both places made presence felt enter tained everyone came near him survived loving wife Lucy four childrenArthur Jr William Robert Maryand six grandchildren Art loved modeling became very devoted AMA organized Control Line club Seabrook MD working through local VFW helped kids building flying great encouragement judge CL Stunt active Contest Director area tireless leader boys men model airplane activities Some sample testamentaries Johnny Clemens four term AMA President said Art devoted best employee AMA ever Les Hard nationally recognized newsletter editor Nats News editor Art kind rough gruff outside soft inside listened him could learn something iE Aibritton world champion Control Line team race competitor placed second individually Warsaw Poland 1980 Art Daddy good friends flew CL together Art club leader cer tainly great influence modeling career devoted wife Lucy Art made Nats never missed single days work AMA whole life Art LaLonde came up hard way Born Michigan 1922 sworn US Marines tender age 17 1939 nued page 85 June 1981 83 Art LaLonde Cuba before WW II now unfamiliar sight US Marines wearing World War helmets leggings contingent has just laid temporary truck bridge now crossing Art as.. VY C ~Jt 1947 two years uey married Cumuli Mimites minutes November 15 1980 Executive Council meeting concluded XII NYLAWS CHANGES Proposed changes/amendments laws discnssed light fact bylaws committee process review ing hylaws Council reluctant take action specific proposals Dane Pelta Hardy Brodersen fuether study noted full Com mittee sent Pelta proposals nor heen time adequate review Council members Mr Brodersen withdrew proposal agenda offering Committee study recommendation Mr Peltz noted action Conn cii should delayed concerning pro posals because direct action Leader Mem bers possible Council approval Following farther discussion MOVED seconded refer Broder sen Pelta proposed bylaws changes Bylaws Committee request recom mendations Council 1981 spring meeting motion passed 10 3 ansiost VIII Ill Pens XIII EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP INSUR ANCE COVERAGE FOR 19B1 presentation made hy Carl Marovey AMA Headquarters propose added membership benefit through insurance cover age fire vandalism theft involving models equipment Following discussion potential problems such coverage no action taken Liability coverage models over 40 pounds also discussed point whether AMA should provide such coverage member option basis particu lar concern fact offering such coverage form would have appear ance reversing Council stance safety aspect large models However noted models over 40 pounds looking AMA show evidence desire help control large mod el activity safe manner rather ignore abandon therefore MOVED seconded Executive Director directed investigate optional insurance models over 40 pounds separate usual AMA coverage motion passed S 4 against II IV Xl V 4 abstained VII Pins X NAA XIV BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Report Council 0 Brown establishment business advisors committee attached appendix minutes Its function would beto provide hoard directors Academy expert busi ness advice needed Three changes made original document 1 title changed Business Advisory Committee Business Advisors Committee 2 first sentence paragraph C word appointed changed recommended 3 also para graph C second sentence changed recommended members members Executive Council members Execurive Coutc/l shall uppoin red membership com mittee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly accept Mr Browns proposal es tablishment Business Advisors Committee XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPROVAL PROCEDURES ML Pelta noted behalf Horrace Cain VI CD questionnaire certifica tion process should remain unchanged rh4t vice-presidents shall administer test give final approval issuing CD status MOVED seconded make new Contest Director qualification process effec tive immediately Novemher 13 1980 motion passed 10 3 against Xl VIII ED Note remainder meeting NAA representative present thus maximum number votes 12 XVI FLYING SITE PROGRAM Presentation hy Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Mr Styles advised Council pres ent activities future projects quest flying sites special interest following topics 1 new flying site moxie 2 establishment viable contacts within Edison Electric Institute National Recrea tion & Parks Association National Correctional Recreation Association 3 Fly ing Site Book update 4 columns Model clarion MOVED seconded flying site column included Model Aviation maga zine month motion failed 6 h against JV Pros VIII ED II SIT MOVED seconded Council go record supporting flying site column Model viuriun should appear magazine often possible motion passed 11 1 abstained IV help make space available flying site column MOVED seconded Executive Council member columns cut bach 20% last increase motion passed 9 3 against X S/T Ill MOVED seconded reconsider vote motion flying site column included MA month reconsidered motion failed 6 6 against SiT X VII V Pets ED XVII SYMPOSIUM FOR CHIEF ELECTED OFFiCER IPeesielentl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly next AMA president authorized uttend AMA expense symposium Chief Elected Officers currently scheduled hy American Society Association Ex ecutives XVIII INSTITUTION MEMBERSI-IIP President advised asked prison inmates family type mem bership package could obtained idea being full membership magazine would purchased rest terested inmates signing up family members magazine pros cons making type exception discussed result MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly people incarcerated such prisons sanutoria family membership will allowed ie full memhervhipone magazineall other persons family memhers VII abstained XIX PRESIDENTIAL AMA NUMBER See May 80 Council meeting minutes item XXIImotion 30 time suh ect nonnransferability Presidents AMA number discussed resolved meeting Council reaffirmed pre vious decision MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly son deceased President may given AMA number held father prior hecoming President XX SAFETY COMMITTEE President appointed committee draft proposal establishment Safety Committee including document define group its methud operation Committee comprised Bill Mathews John Preston Art Sabin XXI REVIEW OF NATS TROPHIES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Council establish policy hest Junior and/or Senior tro phy provided will awarded regardless he/she place combined age group event MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Nuts policy established whereby case ties duplicate trophies awarded duplicate placing subtracted determine next positionexample 1 2 2 4 2nd place tied XXII SECOND FREE FLIGHT IFAII TEAM MANAGER H Brodersen spoke behalf FAt FF community reporting Team Se lection Committee team members feel need second team manager deal teams tactical requirements Brodersen advised matching funds sought general AMA/FAI Fund amount approximately $600 No motion made agreed general consensus program participants should first polled obtain permission no spend necessary money second team manager own FF Team Fund ap proval participants use money purpose could presented Council request matching funds AMA XXIII MEMBERSHIP LISTS Headquarters requested answer con cerning whether individual committee authorized request AMAs memhership list campaign purposes After discussion MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director have drawn up implementation January 1 1981 use consent form would define de tails such price list used commercial purposes resale including time frame delivery after receipt formats available XXIV SMITHSONIAN PROJECT Council advised concerning de tails Smithsonian project involved payments offered museum AMA speakers contract basis Hardy Bendersee speakers confirmed hut noted AMA participants may incaring expenses beyond Smithsonians re muneration Brodersen recommended AMA fund direct expenses covered Smithsonians contract model ship ping lodging nor meals slide reproduction like since project has PR benefits AMA MOVED seconded AMA finan cially support shipping materials Smithsonian project up $1000 Smithsonian will nor cover such costs AMA speakers motion passed 8 2 against IX Pens 2 abstained IV S/T XXV CANADIAN VOTE Discussed issue Canadians other foreign groups right vote general consensus agreed AMAs Bylaws clearly state memhers have voting rights least national office regardless members country residence MOVED seconded AMA mem bers polled regardless country ensi dence national offices President Secretary/Treasurer starting next election motion passed amended S 4 against Jil V Pens Ill XXVI OFFICER COLUMN CONTENT IN MODEL VIA TION MOVED seconded officer columns Model Aviation shall used own individual campaign purposes during campaign period motion failed 2 8 against X V IV VII III VIII Pins IX 2 abstained S/T ED XXV NEXT COUNCIL MEETING general consensus agreed winter Executive Council meeting will held January 31 Atlanta GA conjunc tion Hobby Industry Association nual trade show meeting adjourned 925 pm APPENDIX Concept To establish Business Adel sues Committee Puepase To pronide President Eneen lien Director Secretaryfreeasurer and/or Executine Counuil wits soundien buard ye aeperienced Easiness adelsoes Recommended Makeup recom mended mandatory tnat tire com mittee made opel Clue Indleiduals tee followiun bachorounds iui tan attuenep preferably some contact nun prugit corporate law exercised DC 121 hanker ginancial maconce 131 An av countant anain prelerably wits non-peol corporate euperience 141 An entrepreneur small business omner/mananer 151 busi ness ececution workino eamlllar lame nosiness mananement Note should AMA member nolunteers B Authority/Responsihility com mittee shall hane unit authority advise Presidenl Exevutine Dlrector/Councll Secretary[rreasurer wits authorIty/re sponsihillty Cor actions remainion suiely wits President Seceetary/Trnasueer Execution Dirnctor/Council C Aupolntment members 01 commIttee shall recummenana Eu ceutioc Director appeneed Coo neiL membeet Enecutlee Council shall appointed membership com mitten 0 Mechanics 01 Operation Eunco nun Director President Seceetary/Treasurer may correspond telephone letter members committee Enecutine Council may renuest adoice channelion paperwork throunh normal Headnuarters distribution intent 00 proposal diminIsh way authority og elected employed otticers 01 AMA rather 10 provide souece oe ex pert advice enable make best possible decisions Oresent Council made up ne members eutensive business eupenienee no nuarantee guture Councils will blessed Ivan enperieneed able keep up neer channino compienities 01 mod ern business FCC Report continued page 82 appears operation fairly evenly distrib uted over asailahie frequencies 7276 MHz group over 1700 huse stations cearly 1800 mobile stations counted 278 identified existing RC fre quencies licenses no data number transmitters output power available Gioen existing RC equipment de signs relative powers RC fixed services frequencies quite removed channel assigned can cause interference RC operations imperative receiver band widths consequently transmission band widths reduced well increasing fre quency separation shared stations continued operations 72 MHz successful coming years Since iv esident co-channel sharing scale viable alternative future indeed ever need new frequency raster apart current both 72 MHz fixed service other shared users apparent also evident successful RC shar ing high power fixed stations can ac complished frequency separation near beyond 10 KHz receiver band width can maintained 6 KHz 12 KHz receiver bandwidth must down least 40-45 dB operate successfaliy leads us two paths future allocations maintains status quo existing services white other requires frequency coordination someones part Path 120 KHz Spacing maintain status quo fixed users future RC allocations would done no split channel basis other words assign ments would made between current 20 KHz raster beginning 72010 MHz equipment would designed foe 10 KHz spacing frequency spacing like units would 20 KHz would provide good measure protection shared fixed users 72 MHz well very good protec tion like users JRC Furthermore possibility RC station causing interfer ence fixed user likewise reduced 20 KHz channel spacing compatible frequency synthesis Path 2 10 KHz Spacing 10 KHz frequency spacing can work 72 MHz given enough attention tolerances tO KHz raster also compatible fee quency synthesis severai drawbacks rob KHz spacing No frequency coordination exists 72 MHz allocations fixed service Potentially half new raster would unusable some parts country due co-channel fixed use Existing allocations RC Service would still displace adjacent frequency users new raster obvious best alternative Path 1 receiver bandwidth limited 5560 Hz since frequency sharing other services facilitated Safe control RC models type re quire best frequency protection possible Prequency coordination other forms weeding frequencies certain areas less preferable frequency assignment plan inherently safer first place Since 20 KHz spacing appears workable detailed evaluation actual receiver bandwidths presently attainable coincidentally optimum transmitted band width fit leto receiver bandyass se lected has developed Figure 10 shows several response curves readily available ceramic B pole filters various bandwidths along superim posed transmitter envelope Figure 11 shows single practical F filter bandyass against several superimposed curves AM FM transmitter bandwidths Tests made upon receivers show over time temperature toler ances given earlier quite possible work 20 KHz raster either AM FM modulatiov methods provided AM trans mission confined about 4 KHz occopied bandwidth requires closer control rise fall items transmitted OFF pulses ensure bandwidths New regu lations mast require both frequency tolerance stability held limits originally proposed bandwidth re duced 8 KHz least 6 KHz Narrow er bandwidth receivers must used im prove safety being incorporated leto new raster proposed continued 84 Model Aviation LaLonde continued page 83 finished high schooling Marine Corps Quanrico VA assigned duties Cuba Puerto Rico Iceland elsewhere decorated heralded soldier dis charged honor Fifth Marine Division Camp Lejune NC 1952 funeral services held St Marys Church community VFW sent four its members tarry casket proudly United States Marine Corps dispatched 10 its finest full regalia elite color guard wearing dress blues white gloves white hats rifles pay homage fallen comrade Before coffin low ered ground American flag draped over carefully removed folded handed widow During lowering ceremonies US Marine slowly blew tear ful soulful Taps say goodby Today Xerox 9400 does work Art used office no machine no person will ever able other things Artcould well provide inspira tion laughing entertainment everyone around him part him can never replaced will never forgotten 1981 Nomination cont page 78 considered Nominating Committee two names per office will approved Committee listing ballot However ballot will provide write-in votes additional candidates meet requirements ARE CURRENT OFFICERS AUTOMATICALLY RE-NOMINATED No An AMA member must nominate current officer re-election should writing per foregoing procedures PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT required AMA bylaws nomination procedures shall accordance Council-approved Nomination Proce dures Document document shall published least 90 days prior nual Nominating Committee meeting Note publication current Nomination Procedures Document unless superseded recent publication prior 90-day requirement Flying Site continued page 79 however no substitute AMA blanket policy coverage club landowner receive Some interesting items surfaced through replies follows club owns its flying field flood plain area rent out half property crops pays taxes piece land An added benefit piece real estate surrounded swamp other farmland air space aismost unlimited Geographical location club does seem main item far available land concerned Clubs crowded East Coast seem have sites large clubs wide open western areas clubs smallest memberships Free Flight clubs need something get people interested Free Flight very viable segment model aviation picture know glamor seems Radio Control lessons learned Free Flight activities invalu able also cheaper form model flying radio instances means people smaller budgets can enter world model aircraft Maybe need symposium get part hobby stimulated growing am sure 99% old timers got start Free Flight am sure NFFS would welcome ideas get chosen activity higher off tarmac new problem right appears clubs encourage new fli ers allowing guests come fields However almost insist guest join AMA prior flying plane site Executive Council did pass Guest Membership arrangement last year prospective fliers could get 30-day AMA membership effective day after postmark ing $500 fee application Head quarters money will credited towards annual membership person joins AMA within 60 days time final note affects insurance rate clubs park cars too close flight line state 30 feet big percentage under 50 feet landing areas majority property damage claims received involve model hitting parked vehicle can reduce claims type through exercising simple safety pro cedures such parking further away better look go insurance market coverage survey later get more date compiled Thanks again club officers helped projectGeoff Styles tennecticut Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island e Vermeet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aoaete Vic-Preaiaianna Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Snrees Nashua NH 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. La MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Boleluc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kicrery ME 03904 Sorry short time deadline almost past rather have column wish ask District people write phone needs Threre many meets fun flies set up club papers scheduling members repeat sched ules unnecessary contest schedule magazine will also have contests fun flies listed Mall shows currently scheduled time issue reaches follows Newington Mall Newington N HApril 25-26 Flying Tigers Bedford NH Mall Sat urday May 2 New London CT dont have name mall May 9 Auburn MA Mall Show May 23 Expo 81 show Groton CT May 29 30 31 June 26 East Lyme Appreciation Week East Lyme CTto run through until following weekend accord ing calendar Just received flyer about South Shore RC Club Fun Fly Bridgewater MA Sunday April 26perhaps just little late read about will feature spot landing Carrier timed taxi balloon bust RC Bill Wilbur will having LOBSTER AND CLAM BAKE AT THE NESSA FIELD June 13 14 can write phone Bill Kittery find out about will include some Sport Scale events understand NESSA field Berwick ME Films scheduled many show ings have VHS videotape cassette newest films Modelings Grand Illu sions Marvelous Miniatures both tape may borrowed copied Southern New England RC Championships Waterford CT airport Pattern Nov ice ADVANCE Expert Trophies 3rd place 9 5 June 6 7 Camping airport lots motels nearby Joe Giar dino Potter Hill Road Westerly RI CD Phone 401 596-7819 Next report another Council meeting held Washington DC April 4 5 Apparently politics over will handle list agenda items should take week two New Jersey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baystde NY 11361 Aaadete VtcePremdeate Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Wittow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2SchenectadyNY t23tJ9 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts portion report usually given form editorialization months edition gives way timely announcement cordial invitation modelers around district participate aeronautical birthday just heard about elebration 50th anniversary dedication Floyd Bennett Field Brook lyn NY May 23 shall commemorate origin true aviation landmark Built upon site old Barren Island Airport Floyd Bennett Field New Yorks first munici pal airport predecessor John F Kennedy International LaGuardia Air ports intimately linked such creators aviation history Jimmy Doolittle Wiley Post Amelia Earhart Doug Wrong-Way Corrigan Howard Hughes tab Balbo Clar ence Chamberlain Frank Hawks many others too numerous mention 1974 Floyd Bennett Field placed under jurisdiction US Department Interior Gateway Recreational Area became part National Park Ser vice controls such famous recreational sites Yellowstone National Park other equally well-known areas As modeler undoubtedly aware through longterm efforts Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc facilities great airport became available RC model flying field modeler can June 1981 85 establish ability fly competently hence safely Beginning May 19 continuing through Memorial Day May 25 National Park Service celebrating occasion hereby urge modelers within reasonable proximity Brooklyn NY participate event have asked Nation al Park Service amass array models possible especially represent ing aircraft 20s 30s display during week Special parking facilities will furnished modelers formed models display will under watchful surveillance National Park Service Rangers addi tion static display will fullscale helicopter model flying demonstra tions participating shall expressing appreciation wonderful attitude toward model aviation has adopt ed thus far US Department Interior thus allowing us fly Floyd Bennett Field Great Kills Recre ational Area Staten Island looking toward future distinct possibili ty time time other properties National Park Service will open up us model aircraft flying sites wish information could pass along news cele bration came us quite recently writing still fully aware such details whether will static competition awarding prizes etc merely public display model aircraft nothing efforts great deal appreciation down press deadline June issue will reach between April 27 May 4 see no way filling yond what have already said concerning occasion further information day meet draws closer suggest contact Miss Michaelene Mickey Carpenter 50th Anniversary Coordinator Gateway National Recreational Area Head quarters Building No 69 Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY 11234 Telephone 212-630 0293 Essay Month good friend Dan Basovitch Richmond Model Flying Club has written intriguing piece wish share point describing facet model aviation pre sented through courtesy Dans club newsletter Thrust Line RCer title question has asked dozens times wives children neighbors friends speaking mis understood RC pilot think should set straight RC pilot person involved hobby sport building aircraft kit scratch seeing com pleteci successfully flown feeling seeing production flying indescribable joy first landing exhilarating comradeship RC club lends itself type people RCers friendly group always trying spread RC fever potential hobbyists spectator sees models perceives obvious type size appearance model seeing RCer looks RC air craft sees love effort time money lot oneself final product try bring life box Balsa wood other parts Sometimes exacitng realism always idea getting inanimate pile wood plastic metal glue live few moments time Through centuries man has craved fly like bird currents air Although RC pilots fly inside models minds fly airplanes trying create feeling flying Flying RC aircraft takes knowledge ability skill Whether considered frustrated pilots grown men toy airplanes lust Plane nuts nothing like flying RC Dan Basovitch RC Flyer Free Flight Anyone Last column re ported projected meet Western New York Free Flight Society July 11 12 Pike NY special service elite group membership excels sniffing out thermals making hardy Souls Free Flighters Well heres another earlier chance thing per suasion time-honored club Sky scrapers will May 30 31 hold two contests US Army Airfield Galeville NY Saturday will feature FAI Towline A2 Wakefield Power Sunday such AMA events ABCD hA Gas HL Glider Unlimited Rubber Al Towline flyer complete map yours ask ing Joel Chesler 91 Nottingham Road Malverne Park NY 11565 Telephone 516593-751 8 Big Doings speak ers kind Pie-in-the Sky informed Biggies planes necessarily people will star South ern Tier Aero Societys STARS SPAN GLED SCALE RALLY July 25 26 Olean Municipal Airport Olean NY Third Annual Giant Scale Meet Somers RC Club Somers NY August 1 2 Long Island Aero Radio So ciety LIARS Sport Scale Festival August 15 16 Bayport Aerodrome Bayport NY See Contest Calendar elsewhere magazine further details Schenectady May 23-24 1981 means go straight Schenectady County Airport take 13th Annual Pattern Meet fam ous Thundervolts says President CD Bryan Sattler says Bryan area September 20 go promptly Saratoga County Airport enjoy F-500 Racing Meet Bryan contends days speeds Pattern well some classes Pylon impose need extra special atten tion safety standpoint agree GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dive Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati DH 45236 Aaencate Vim--rdsnna Joe Ciba, 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Hejornan SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird JacksOn 1025 Walnan Sn. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkay 217 Euclid Ave Scortdale PA 15683 As read flying season should have started big Toledo show will history Ill very happy about both oc cu rences past month finally made long talked about trip Eastern Pennsylvania met members clubs out way evening March 9 flew Philadelphia met airport Dick Penrod played host chauffeur trip next evening Dick jour neyed up Allentown have dinner number ex-Presidents Lehigh Valley RC Club present Secretary After great dinner guys proceeded over community center meeting attended about 75-80 people representing six clubs area addi tion Lehigh Valley RC Club host representatives Bath Modelaires Bath PA Queen City RC Club Allentown PA Moorestown Flying Tigers Moorestown PA Tuscarara RC Club Tusca rara PA Buc-Le Aero Sportsmen After showing couple films spent rest evening question answer session until time close place up got impression group happy what AMA doing ques tions asked very good well thought out Thanks LVRC club making possible talk clubs time Wednesday March 11 journeyed over Valley Forge Signal Seekers after another great dinner few members boy didnt realize being AMA VP would quite fattening attended meeting high school auditorium About 150-200 attendees came seven clubs including Valley Forge Signal Seek ers Delaware County RC Club Medina PA Prop Stoppers Marple Newtown PA Warminster-Glenside RC Club PA two District II clubs Pine Barrons Med ford NJ Burlington County RC Club Burlington NJ Again new flying field film shown after short busi ness meeting some show tell got question answer discussion both AMA technical subjects Again ing too short nice able learn what people part district think Again thanks host clubs especially Dick Penrod making trip possible Last month reported schedule included trip National Model Air plane Show Cleveland business got way work unable attend telephone conversation AVP Joe Eiben very involved show indicated bigger ever over 700 entries Now thats some static show apologize Cleveland area modelers making show find necessary put some beans table once didnt get meet eastern Pennsylvania trip Flying Dutchmen Reading PA arc districts active clubs judging mail get planning unique event model airplane group trip Harrahs casino Atlantic City scheduled April 26 Now know go Las Vegas other year Tournament Champions ridiculous Seriously sounds like fun excellent ex pensive way reward wives putting up us Good luck Id like thank responded plea someone computer sort out keep track non-modeling licenses being issued frequencies now have individual working 86 Model Aviation hopefully will have some results shortly Just case have names file encounter problems have gotten requests lately about AMA films tablesop display unit have use district copies three AM As films Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions new short flying site film Plane Place Perfect Day AMA Headquarters has other films available through best try obtain films through Head quarters primary reason having copies use give program district However am happy have copies used time dont have program scheduled biggest problem lately has trying get films and/or display booth back time next use use films booth please get back im mediately after event wait few days before sending have already group disappointed film didnt get back time just today got display booth back three hours before set up again another show thank God Greyhound Enough gab month lets fly May 2Lackawanna Aero Modelers Expo Viewmont Mall Lackawanna PA Contact Jim Ryan 342-3760 September 20KRC Electric Fly Hatfield PA Contact Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maryland 0 Noflh Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Note 1 Upon receipt $5 fee AMA will mail credit voucher verification amount plus regular membership applica tion guest guest may renew either directly AMA through local club 2 Because day after postmark re quirement temporary AMA membership annot begin day guest makes $5 payment prevent situation guest might try flying club have accident pay fee re quirements club insurance coverage make necessary guests intent regis tered advance participation day after postmark date mailing $5 fee acceptable form registration Another question frequently asked con cerns claims submitted last year much money paid out insurance company 87 claims paid out $2029565 have reserve $8836000 pending final resolution Radio Control League North Caro lina has asked host District IV AMA meeting again year did magnifi cent job last year missed last years meeting missed enjoy able informative meetings ever held District IV So plan now attend years meeting October17 18 Greensboro NC Bill Helms AVP North Carolina spearheading years meeting sure would like hear Indoor Free Flight Control Line individuals would like hear comments see some participation other area members such Control Line Free Flight present time two groups working Nats Sites 1982 both ot sites would District IV group working Delaware another North Carolina approach club help please give support can develops Whats Happening District IV Greensboro Radio Aero Modelers Plans Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aasodate vee-Preedesste Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carnodon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870are developing purchase land will Bob Chempioe 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606expand present flying facilities Howed Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901will have annual mall show April V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard LaneWilninaton DE 1980917-18 club also looking someone John Preston7012 Civira Court Fells Church VA 22042their area tractor blade will Charles5peu 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC27028donate services help new parking lot past two months have visiting ton-Salem Radio Control Club clubs throughout district theplans Second Annual Cross Country asked questions does tem-Race well underway will similar porary membership work hope ex-an automobile rally will start end planation will clear up questions AMAThrift Field Winston-Salem NC Contact chartered clubs may grant temporary mem-Jim Dull information919 766bership help newcomer decide or4898 wants join club under follow- axecusors Thanks letter ing conditionsfrom Allen Schanzle Maxecutors offi 1 guest pays club officer feecers think both have better idea of $5 provides thirty day AMA mem-each other now really did appreciate bership effective day after postmarkthe response Its healthy usand date AMA HQ guests fee name andkeep newsletter coming enjoy addressits very good newsletter 2 Guest membership available rict Columbia RC Club DCRC time per year basisGlider Group January meeting pre 3 $5 fee will credited paymentsenSed winners year-round glider AMA dues balance regularcompetition well earned trophies AMA membership fee forwarded AMAKen Troxell made presentations Expert HQ within 60 days after 30 day guest per-and Sport categories have names iod expiresof winners congratulations 4 Guest membership does permit theof holder enter sanctioned contests join char- e Modelers Friday July 3 Meade tered clubs enter National Model Air-Modelers will host 10th Annual Inde plane Championships does protect clubpendence Day Model Air Show Fort George actions guest operating mod-G Meade Maryland Range 3 event els club siteAMA sanctioned anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license RC cordially invited participate purpose show demonstrate facets hobby possible 3000 spectators event attracts throughout day information contact Hoyt Bishop CD 301 944-6789 Thats month Alahama Florida Seorgia Miosisoippi Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolira C Tonoessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Aociete Vice-Preedents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Deiray Bead, FL 33444 Fhillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizal SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo FR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherom FO Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacher 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Spring has burst upon District V explosion activity Magnolia Classic Jackson MS Glen Sig Memorial Meet Jacksonville FL Florida State Championships name just three big gies Coming events include Fiesta Five Flags Pensacola FL Music City Control Line Meet Nashville TN sec ond Annual Rodent Round-Up St Peters burg FL Florida Barnstorming Con tests Polk County FL love names contests popular hobbies men boys around Dalton GA currently guessed itflying model airplanes 42 RCers have formed Carpet Capital RCers Thats large club relatively small town getting good newspaper coverage support local businesses meet ing sites flying sites Approximately 50 models displayed mall show Melbourne FL Indi River Kontrol Society included Quarter Scale Nieuport flying saucer Big Stik piggy-back Little Stik mention few District V will scene 1981 Masters Tournament Once again Rocket City Radio Control Club RCRC Hunts ville AL will host Masters US RC Aerobatics team compete World Championships will chosen right own backyard will fantastic event watch Huntsville great place visit plan spend few days June 1981 87 p space shuttle has nothing combi nationLittle Stik launched back Big Stikl around June 27-28 watch some top Pattern fliers country world show its done Another choice event District V Puerto Rico Nacs year will held September 5 6 7 Puerto Rico started mini-Nats idea now Alaska ready try about catchy nameThe Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks Better yet town Cape Coral has designated 11 acre site large lake flying field RISea Hawks less year old al ready claim club greatest potential become southwest Floridas larg est active club Among other things very active Florida Soaring Society also very active group hazards Free Flight Russ Timmons Bill Gray both Chattanooga RC Club have use bow arrow pistol retrieve rubber power models land trees Bill Grays Nite 28 also has known attack Danny Brooks Sweet Stick noticed precise looking error free newsletter Martin County Modelers wrote Editor John Cox story Its done magicthe magic computer John engineering programmer Siorsky Aircraft wrote program him self kind enough send have HP 2647A computer need program will help process newsletter let know Thanks computer keeps up AMA members now have list jun ior members District V 244 less 1% District V members Floridai 20 Georgia39 Alabama 32 Tennessee30 South Carolinai 4 Mississippi9 Puerto Rico0 What interests RC140 all75CL19 FF9 INi Since junior door prime interest deserves recog nition Jeff Everson Coral Gables FL Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aindet VIcs-rmid.nsa Frank Hugrien 401 5 Birch Plattburg MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th Si Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania IL 60510 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhor,me University City MO 63132 Jim Sear, P0 Ban 300 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Man spring days arouse things age urge go out fly other day visited local flying field watching another older fellow bore holes sky field close highway RCer landed engine idled turned towards highway hearse followed several cars passing bowed head uttered short prayer turned around again zoom small aircraft sky Later mentioned him about nice gesture respect said Its least could married thirty years Ah yes must let nice flyingdaysgo waste must Sunday March 7 brought lot Sky larks field What litterbugs balsa splinters seed would swallowed forest summer didnt shed balsa OS 6OFSR shed shaft Guess wasnt ready wake up winters nap Some clubs find new ways enjoy winter example Quincy II Falcons RC Whats Happening knows about FF No FF newslet ters year May 3 Chicago IL Aero Angels English Tournament airplane CL meet May 3 St Louis MO Buder Park Eagles Soaring meet May9-10 Neoga IL Lincoinland Pattern meet Ralph White May i 7 Kansas City MO KCRC Fun Fly May 24 Palatine IL Harper College Treetown Modelaires CL contest May 30-3i Springfield MO Pattern June 6 Smichville MO Dam Busters Fun Fly IL June 6-7 Lake City RC Expo Waukegan June 6-7 Elk Grove Village IL Chicagoland RC Open Fun Fly June 6-7 St Louis MO Pattern June 7 East St Louis Holten Park Eagles Soaring June 13-i 4 Chicago IL Aero-Angels Combat CL Meet June 13-i4 Kokomo IN Blue Angels Pat tern Sport Scale June i 3-i 4 Kansas City MO KCRC Pat tern June i4 Rockford IL Rock Valley Open Fun Fly June 2i Peoria IL Wyreflyers CL meet Detweiler Park June 21 Half-Day IL Lakeshore RCQ-500 Races Old Nike Site June 28 Poplar Bluff MO Freelancers RC Sixth Annual Fun Fly June 28 Elk Grove Village IL Venture Hobbys Warbird Races New Associations/Clubs/Activities Mid west CL Association reports John Ballard 10102 Kimblewick Louisville KY 40223 forming new CL Racing Pilots Association John wants AMA attention spe cific needs racing especially Nats Midwest CL Association pushing use Novice/Expert rather AMAs Jr-Sr-Open seems PAMPA RC events readily demonstrate way go want growth Stan Scoyout somewhereI kind thought would have convinced Free Flight Contest Board look forward timehowever? MA p 86 March 81 Fred French VP Lexington KY MAC work organizing Central Kentucky Model ing Association kindsRC FF CL boats planes cars etc Sounds great Call Fred 606 272-9116 new club Model Aviation Academy has formed Chicagoland MAA appears directed towards highly professional approach RC has alimited membership meet Deiphian House Hickory Hills IL 3rd Wednesday month Indianapolis IN RC clubs promoted inter-club fun fly Through Leo Dickey developed AMA District VI ClubTeam Fun Fly Now another club working similar fine project Smithville MO KC area Dam Busters have initiated KC Metro Fun Fly first scheduled July 12 Smith yule Field club team project clubs should contact Ray Meyers 3605 Shady Lane Gladstone MO 641 i9 4544656 AnotherMan Lost Good ole Bob Vojslavek has deserted midwest fortress go forth rescue sinking ship Ah brave man Bob V Anyway Bob good luck best wishes us new job AMA Headquarters DC Keep er afloat ol buddy Change Notice Treetown Modelaires CL Contest originally scheduled two days now one-day meet due site restrictions Some events have dropped Please check Competition Newsletter issue and/or next month contact Contest Director Lexington KY MAC Exhaust Fumes James Check Editor FADS quoted Air Trails Annual 1952 good Half-A RC planes flying very suc cessfully fact appears day RC Giants weighing pounds powered Class D plus engines definitely past Check comments Quarter Giant other large Scale models buried about 30 years ago Does anyone go ghost rally AMA District VI RC Club-Team Fun Fly Contrary popular opinion spon sored AMA did divert some VP travel allowance help finance project anyone objects speak up AMA diverts dollars FAI Nats select few divert few dollars back some sport fliers also contribute FAI/ Nats CL FF modelers care work up similar program Ill help way can just present plans pre pared perform legwork 1981 Program Illinois Champaigne August 22-23 Chain paigne County RC Club Jack Murray RR 4 Champaigne IL 61820 Indiana Plainfield August 22-2 3 Plainfield Screaming Eagles RC Club Dave Bloom er 860 Longfellow Plainfield IN 46168 CD Leo Dickey Lapel IN RC Flying Field Kentucky Lexington August 15-16 Lex ington MAC Frank Rogoyski 1800 Claymill Rd Lexington KY 40502 Missouri St Peters August 15-16 St Peters MO Wayne Knaust 1508 Watson St Charles MO 63301 District Neoga IL/Effingham IL Sep tember 26-27 Host club RC Sport Fliers CDHorrace Cain 312 537-8533 1981 rules have mailed clubs via 1980 contacts club does have information contact myself AVP near Its ball meet such nice peo pie Dont miss 88 Model Aviation Un 1-ebruary Th 1-alcons held Indoor Peanut Scale Delta Dart contest win ners Back Row LR Dave Siebrasse Bill Laws Larry Cady Doc del Castillo Jim Allen Out front Tim Martin Tad Hess ling Rose Marie del Castillo Next month will have some flying site formation Indy West Side RC KG Northern Knights Until thenFly Friendly Skies Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bradersen District VII Vice Pren dent P 0 Bee 1104 tirmingVarrr MI 4d0 12 Aimomate Vice4rusidmsns James Clark 4444 Woodsiest Dr. NE Cedar Asoids IA 52401 Tony taliano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th So Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert D Landberg 4928 Tiop St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsant Dr Madinoc WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Pictures news Al Scidmore AVP Madison WI him building Gen tle Lady West Towne Mall Show start four man heat hA Pylon September 1980 meet Fond-du-Lac part WILLI circuit What series nine contests Wisconsin Illinois hA Pylon Racing Bob Johnson Fond-du Lac farthest camera 1980 circuit winner Next picture Jeff Nel sonMadison Paul YeeSheboygan Ron ZakerChicago Dick ShieldsRockford holding ears Heres whole gang WILLI racers Al Scid front left first Flew modified GLH Looks younger hat Wisconsin has annual State RC Sail plane Championship program Points toward championship earned contests host ed participating clubs Gregg Seydel Contest Coordinator District VII West 1980 State Champ Gregg recently achieved LSF level V Apparently northern cli mates hone men fine competitive edge Ill take Taft Madison club holds five AMA records John Lusk Duration Mod Std Class Keith Scid Duration Standard Class Keith Scid Closed Course Distance Standard Class Al Scid Duration Unlimited Class Al Scidmore Closed Course Distance Unlimited Class Incidentally plan join folks Suds City Soar-In Banquet Well now Otherwise beginning pay attention commercial indus trial interference shared frequencies being brought view ith publica tion new licenses issued users frequencies Al Linder Detroit Aero Modelers 150 members targeted 1981 took initiative write several usersan explanatory letter little questionnaire got replies very informative scrap metal operation area obvious interference source except transmitted during week during business hours generally speaking base transmitter several mobile units prompted con siderable concern meeting home explore try brainstorm plan action asked Al bring together some experts could contribute dis cussion Present Russ Gerolamon manufacturing engineer ham radio opera tor Andy Pesonew industrial com munications Ray Vincent AMA 7998 controls design engineer Bob Grant repre senting Indian City RC Club Pete Waters Kraft Midwest RC Contest Board member Al Linder host discussion ranged n others allowed fly frequencies s weve having unexplained crashes referring scrap company operation identified two areas action first find transmitters inter fere us negotiate use different channel second induce local FCC office avoid issuing chan nels new applications considered pilot meeting general meet ing area clubs would have opportunity have representation should held plan strategy action meeting suggested April 20th An emphatic conclusion no indi vidual club action should undertaken first task fact-finding planning gain understanding underlying technical aspects political proce dural organizational makeup FCC local level can determine specific achievable objectives make contact FCC frequency users thought after listening John Worth Walt Good explain small segment vast expanse frequency allocations need special talent present ourselves local FCC people someone prominent politics law news mediaor apersonality Ill bet could get appointment responsive ear right away example Al Kaline tow April 20 meeting should very productivewere talkin about live Arkansas siana Mesica hama n VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aisoemos Vic-Prssidnns Sud Friedl 5512 Soathwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Ptemnton TX 78064 Dao Parsons 11809 Fulmr NE Albuctuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. Eartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 keeping spotlighting particular areas within district Ted has asked Ed Perez north Texas Associate VicePresident report local happenings Last month Teds theme concern new frequency proposal writ ing its little early gauge response around district have expertise field have opinionpro conhed like hear Its impor tant have input expect get best FCC Lets hear still interested including photo graphs preferably black white around district column tended include picture RC model designed built Bob Baker Gold en Triangle RC Club Grand Prairie What interesting wings swept forward asked Bob hed ever flown model such unusual design said hadbut U-Control Well flew before could get camera itand needless say head head con frontation terra firma told flew well cause crash due thumb glitches Oh well said another under way hopefully next time Ill get picture Im unusual aircraft tend Southwest Modelers Show Dallas May 16 17 make sure check out Ed Couchs F16 Hes come up tryly scale landing gears retract system Its amazing youre interested Im sure Ed would glad talk about 817-283-7081 group Thunderbirds RC Forth Worth have organized Fun Fly-Fly Off RC clubs Dallas-Fort Worth area end finalists will meet what should Super Bowl Fun Flies November Sounds fun good way modelers get know another share interest Contact Thu nderb irds President details Scale buffs Texas Scale Air Group Dallas will hosting Scale Masters Qualifying Meet Mineral Wells TX June 27 28 went along group evaluate facilities Its absolutely best flying site Ive ever seen Its old helicopter pad concrete far can see expansion joint top five contestants will eligible attend Scale Masters Rough River KY quali fying meet open AMA members wish attend mark calendar plan Charlie Viosca CD contact person 214-241-1 172 June 1981 89 Reserve Labor Day Dallas RC Club sponsored Southwest Championships three day event including Pattern Scale Pylon racing fellows really know keep families involved interested sport too Last fall children assembled flew Delta Darts competition dis tance length flight About 20 women competed see could reel out kite fastest enjoyed extended flights kids took over after demolish ing planes Have good time fly safely Colorado C Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyos DISTRICT REPORT Travis EclImnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ainccut Vie-Prnidnta Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Prarie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 5 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th St. Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Oogwood Gratton NO 58237 Jim Rickents 516 5 Cloudas Sbus Falls SO 57103 season mall shows displays award meetings has certainly busy District IX films AMA display booth have constant use since January Ive received number notes newslet ters indicating lots positive feelings toward model aviation general some club groups reaping benefits PR wise local governments parks de partments theme ties closely what AMAs flying site coordinator Geoff Styles has say column May 81 Model Aviation Take minute review itgive some get lot return Ive opportunity work through project youll no doubt hear about future Delta Dart II AMAzer Control Line design used basic second step model beginner As educator Ive access neat bunch kids school have just completed some Dart ils have en joyed minute activity Should have some pictures information later time Look Associate RT Dick Crowley probably needs little introduction Sailplane circles either local national level Dick some months back accepted appointment Associate Vice-President Colorado District IX model background consists small Stick models youngster Control Line during teen years RC re cently became interested RC Soaring during 70s residing California brought interest him moved Colorado mid 70s Dick presently flies RC Sailpianes RC Power Hand Launch Gliders Indoor Rub ber Peanut EZB etc avid contest flier travels major contests around country usually placing quite well 79 won 2-M RC Sailplane event Lincoln Nats placed finals 80 FAI Sailplane team selection California Dick has indicated strong interest fur thering types modeling will work toward development hobby/sport especially willing assist newcomers developing skills has further worked extensively city state national au thorities procurement develop ment flying sites Dick willing meet clubs individuals District IX plan enhance sport/hobby model aviation AMA member Hal Palmer shares us some neat happenings taking place Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club located Northglenn-Thornton area Colorado Ive kidded Hal some other mem bers group about keeping us posted activities some time hope will appreciate what doing perhaps role-model efforts club Questions Hals address included wish info what MAS does year Thought otherciubs through out country might like hear what typical club can much effort little expense bring RC hobby attention community club Miniature Aero Sportsters 70 member sport oriented very dedi cated RC club Denver area Like clubs lost flying site development area able arrange Adams County Commissioners use parcel land adjacent county fair grounds expense developed own triangular runway complex oiled dirt concrete pit areas roofed sun shelters club flying safety rules requirements licenses insurance etc have adopt ed commissioners rules field have almost full control through commissioners authority Anyone can fly must meet requirements show appreciation use site felt should something public devised program air craft displays air show give public interesting afternoon free enter tainment also let us put RC hobby before people otherwise might never know existed provide static displays larger shopping center malls year feature 20 30 aircraft types members pres ent demonstrate discuss equipment hundreds people people curious genuinely interested think leave display informed about hobby urge see things action developed three hour air show held flying field Sunday July 4th weekend Also al ways hold mall displays day before air show have minimal time mall guests forget about us air show programs involve flight demonstrations various types air craft fun fly events along running commentary PA narrator Quickee-SQO races Scale Pattern Quarter Scale etc included well manned ground display aircraft year will feature AT-6 race open show banner-tow welcoming crowd end similarly thank banner Parachute drops model half hour provide prizes keep youngsters enthused climax show air battle between Red Baron Snoopy defends Airdrome Baron makes dive bomb tack direct hit Airdrome Headquarters see photo below pursued downed Snoopy much delight everyonealways crowd pleaser after show have own trainer air craft instructor pilots available specta tors fly nominal fee have put four annual shows date another scheduled July have well received Sheriffs officers last year estimated overall crowd 1500 2000 aint bad considering temperatures mid high 90s also excellent feature coverage mall air show activities both tele vision newspapers Naturally shows dont just happen take months planning coordina tion requires combined efforts members club feel worth Everyone pitches best abili ty feel have achieved goodwill commissioners public beginning look differently boys toys have derived several new members exposure have ball doing Oh incidentally County Director Parks Recreation now finishing stage first plane boy will make first flight come good weather got orientation hobby through very source encourage clubs try giving little communities Sincerely Hal C Palmer 10882 Mildred Drive Northglenn CO 80233 Phone 303 452-2333 Arizona fornia 0 Hawaii S Nevada ttsh x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonda Beach CA 90278 Ausociate Vbce-Prasidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisoim 1100 West Share Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafra Ct Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt8 Boo 51TucsooAZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 4465 Jupiter Or, Suit Lake City uT 84117 year Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California has ban90 Model Aviation Red Baron scores direct hit AIrdrome Headquarters Miniature Aero Sportsters nual air show Denver Resulting air battle proved Baron no match Snoopys defense tactics Photo Herb Varona quet clubs honor champions Fur thermore always individual high point awards age group champions FFMAASC shouldnt forget team chal lenge award contested clubs association know Ill send above mentioned items drop letter THERMALS years gathering Phil Kraft wife guests Since Phil Free Flight er good knew known attendees years winners Steve Beebe Open Jay Humelbaugh Senior David Turgeon Junior Max Men club cap tured team challenge back Thun derbugs held past three years Thunderbugs honored John Bonang 29 continuous years membership nifty framed scroll forthno small feat stay club long late February made return trip Camarillo attend meeting Camaril 10 Flying Circus club fourth time Id invited attended functions Prior meeting clubs Executive Vice-President Ken Holden wife Dora met took dinner great time talking hangar talk food al ways tastes better youve got good com pany meeting run Nick Nicholson bumped Vince Liquori mentioned last month having taken over Art Addington felled flu time got meet Art also along visiting club meeting Thats neat idea fun evening Have ever dropped another club visitor Try might like showed club AMAs new film slanted towards property owners Plane Plae Perleu lay well received Write want show some reluctant property owner next meeting attended involved rather long drive up coast Santa Maria invited Paul Castle attend TnValley RC Modelers meeting drove house gave peek latest project 1A-Scale Brown B2 better known Miss Los Angeles racing model huge Paul will put big Kawa saki hes done Its framed ready sanding went nearby restaurant met rest clubs officers wives Pauls wife Gail went us huge table Vice-President Mike Raving Dee club Secretary Wes Vasburg Doris club Treasurer kind shared between Dick Verda Enos club also brought local hobby shop owner Don Seagraves wife Renee guys sure treat wives hobby shop owners nice Dinner town club meeting complete Wow excellent meal swapped tales went meeting site 1 turned out beer distribution warehouse After meeting sampling room opened showed club new site film Plane Place Perfe Day enjoyed members Dan Brown borrowed show school class next day Id like visit club Drop line well work out date about AMA display booth Use mall show backdrop Need new site film Let alaska o 0 Montana on maton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amejane Vic-ridunna Al CuIer 1607 S von Elm PonelIo ID 83201 Simon Oroone Rn 1 Eon 48 Broadviow MT 59015 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Erce Nelson 807 6 Vieksbnrg Sn. Spokane WA 99208 Orlando Dlv Rocio 26608 Donor Cs Kent WA 98031 Oon Zippy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 interested Scale models should aware National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers cover Scale disciplines put out very well done newsletter Replica edited Bill Pepin information organization apply membership write John Preston Secretary/Treasurer 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK very active developing flight training course appears very professional provide student packets include student log other documents infor mation hold classes lot struction very difficult thing main tain level activity en vironment have cold weather experts Congratulations President Marty Hall Newsletter Editor Gene Rodgers efforts received letter Wayne Van Meter Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula MT would like share well pictures sent read long ago winter-time sail plane contest back east somewhere Enclosed few snapshots taken last Sunday Feb ruary 22 1981 5th annual Polar Bear Glider Meet held Missoula Sentinel High School practice field day before cold windy flew shirt sleeves Twelve fliers local club participated twelve finished meet four flights aircraft damage pictures show some action note that- Lovrien Froelich Junior members9th 8th grade respectively vni nill rhice Ed took prize winners percent-possible scores Wayne Van Meter Bird Time 969% Randy La Vole Viking 918% Ed Lovrien Aquila 897% events three five minute Precision two flights total eight minutes formal non-sanctioned event Usually tramp around land snow year temperature SOs lift needed RC contest schedule 1981 has prepared distributed Coordinator Jim McCarty clubs participated club has received drop him line self-addressed stamped en velope ask Jim did very com plete professional job con gratulated Pat him back see him because thanks gets January 1981 issue Bell Al- RC flyer edited Jim Harburg Bellingham WA contained very appropriate New Years wish would like pass closing month May have enough happiness keep sweet enough trials keep strong enough sorrow keep human enough failure keep humble enough success keep eager enough friends give comfort enough faith courage self business country ban ish depression enough wealth meet needs enough determination make day better yesterday See next month may landings happy ones June 1981 91 Frank Wheeler preparing launch Snark belonging pilot Joel Froelich O LovrIen Lrd liacel Aquila timer Joel Froelich IThese pictures Van Meteri JUNIOK. FLIGHTf ED WHIT 176 WaIl St Sta New York NV 100050 First Step Success- Wood Selection An excellent outdoor SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Phil Hartmans BLUE RIDGE SPECIAL $300 Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 write catalogue Its 14 built-up wing big jump up sophistication ladder AMA Cub adequate help rather young rank beginner should able complete kit extensively prefabri cated little bit older have fair craftsmanship should able put together quite satisfactorily building no help whatsoever start plans very very clear helpful construction notes two-page instruction sheet really well writ ten enough explanation building covering flying suggestion make least three models Building similar models different kits will improve aero modeling craftsmanship nearly much building same model better better Yes will gain some experience hopping kit kit much likely will just build several different mod els same low level competence miss out some valuable learning oppor tunities Lets take Blue Ridge Special First will build kit Study plans instruc tions AND MATERIALS very carefully Note wood has carefully selected manufacturer motor stick wood very hard wings leading trailing edges hard wing ribs lighter wood different grain 1/16 square sticks wing spar stabilizer fin pieces medium weight SELEC TION OF THE RIGHT PIECE OF WOOD FOR THE JOB GIVES STRENGTH WHERE NEEDED AND REDUCES WEIGHT WHERE POSSIBLE gets model off good start before open box Next manufacturer cut pieces exact length just little longer trimming perfect fit wing ribs beautifully cut out notched thing prefabrication does besides save time what wood should use what ribs should look like motor stick should tapered tail Actually manufacturer has done important work can learn lot examining materials before starting build kit Now lets build model again going build little neater re going learn lot too fact big step already have plans instruction sheet kit time also going learn select materials yourself FIRST REAL STEP becoming model builder Go local hobby shop pick out sup plies what will need 2 pieces 18x 1/16x 1/8 hard balsa 3 pieces 18x l/16x 1/16 medium hard 1 piece 18x3xl/16sheetmediumhard 1 piece 18x 318x 1/8 very hard balsa 1 piece 6x 118x 3/32 spruce 1 piece 1/32 diameter music wire 1 sheet Japanese tissue 28 1/8 fIat rubber 1 North American 5 propeller assembly Now makes bit tougher doesnt sure select proper grades grain time get through exer cise selecting own materials will know awful lot about building model airplanes would have learned just building another kit will also have make template cardboard wing ribs Trace rib shapes through plans onto card board cut out trace around tem plate onto 1/16 sheet store buy 7 prop assembly too some 1/32 wire some small brass washers will enable little wire bending make far efficient bearing prop shaft rubber wont keep jumping off hook Buy some rubber too cause bound bust few motors winding Youre really starting get model building now fact may have found difficult find hobby shop materials needed let examine piece order pick out decent wood case time send off supply catalogues suggest Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA 50171 Old Timer Models Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 can order materials bulk save lot money can tell purpose type wood selected will still receive some wood quite what wanted cheaper price still worth will use eventually anyway now Yep guessed After have scratch built second Blue Ridge Special make third time concen trate cutting sanding wing ribs really accurately getting covering job really smooth Sure build models kits Kits still necessary stock can substitute right wuod manufacturer lets down can build second model same model practice wood selection can now build models magazine plans too realization picking out right piece wood joh first MOST IMPORTANT part building model airplane well way success Eagle Talk last session EAGLE TALK discussed basic unseen elements air plane Known Four Forces Flight THRUST LIFT DRAG WE IGHT Next bettcr mention dimen sions airplane functions An auto mobile moves two dimensions surface airpalne functions three dimensions Whereas car can go forward backward sideways plane can go forward sideways up down So have realize model has quite bagful possible tricks aloft since can move three ways can three same time Control must effective three dimensions airplane can function man-carrying airplane pilot can move hinged surfaces adjust thrust Free Flight model controls must built Lets get bit technical now name three motions L PITCH YAW Now three cases motion revolution plane revolving around imaginary line led axis aerodynamics conventionally called axes Let stake look diagram V c -c ________________ Th 3 Oo.ti1 As. ROLLA model rolls about imaginary line more-or-less running down length its fuselage Axis X longitudinal axis rolling axis model drops wingtip banks revolving its X axis rolling axis Youve heard barrel rolls PITCHWhen model suddenly noses up down revolving about its lateral axis Axis V imaginary line runs more-or-less length wings pitching ax YAWAnd models tail swings back forth model revolving around its vertical axis Axis Z axis imagi nary line more-or-less down through mod el top bottom Just imagine mount butterfly board pin stuck through butterflys body board just like Z Axis yawing axis Study drawing some sure can pick out axis ture airplane revolves around Also picture model moves two three axes executing maneuvers Well continue discussion three axes next month along something else thats very important center gravity As Hamlet put fly fly question See next month 92 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/06
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/06
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92
From AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L AMA Officer Election- 1981 Nomination Procedures Document odd-numbered years elec tion national office AMA SecretaryTreasurer regional Vice-Presidents odd numbered AMA districts III V VII IX XI even-numbered years election national office AMA Preisdent regional Vice-Presidents even-numbered AMA districts II IV VI VIII X Officers elected serve two years following year election took place CANDIDATE MINIMUM STANDARDS NATIONAL OFFICERS President Sec retary-Treasurer nominee must AMA Leader Member note Contest Di rectors also Leader Members must also have served least year prior beginning term office either elec ted officer AMA such Vice-Presi dent officer directly appointed President Vice-Presidents such Contest Board member Contest Coordinator Committee Chairman Note Committee members merely approved President Vice-President considered officers DISTRICT OFFICERS Vice-Presidents nominee must Leader Member AMA District Vice-President candidates shall nominated exclusively Leader Open members time such nomina tion bona fide legal residents same district nominee also bona fide legal resident nominee however can nominated vice-presidency district bona fide legal resident District Vice-Presidents shall elected exclusively majority Leader Open members voting time such election bona fide le gal residents same district candidates such office also bona fide legal residents other elective officers shall nominated Leader Open members regard residential considerations Note purposes interpretation intended residency member accordance current address file AMA Headquarters WHO MAY SUBMIT NOMINATION Any AMA member consent person nominated should obtained prior submission names nominated candidacy must submitted writing should accompanied statement least 100 words concerning nominees qualifications nominees themselves also urged submit before meeting Nominating Committee statements documents evidence appropriate sup porting nominations nominated must submit letter acceptance Nominating Committee prior start meeting WHEN TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Nominations must submitted prior start Nominating Committee meet ing Normally Commitee meets mid summer during National Model Airplane Championships WHERE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Ordinarily District Vice-Presidents al serve Nominating Committee Nom inations should submitted Vice-Pres ident AMA members district names addresses headings VP columns same time copy nomination should sent AMA HQ required preferred ARE ALL NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED necessarily nominations submit ted accordance guidelines will con rinued page 85 Opui Lefts Tul White As AMA RC Frequency Committee Chair man 1981 am concerned about District VIII VP column appeared May issue Model Air/at/on first re action position proposed new RC frequencies considerable disap pointment second thought now feel problem may misunderstanding misunderstanding quite possibly caused committee went about explaining original proposal AMA membership appears may have too deep proverbial forest really didnt see trees Let give entire subject try can convince person back ground experience RC real ly doing right thing perhaps rest membership can similarly convinced First want address problem 50 new frequenciesby statementall shared incorrect As know a/i present radio/communication users 7273 MHz band have assigned channel frequencies 20 KHz spacing frequency assignments start 72000 72020 72040 etc present RC frequencies channel assignments shared has proven problem certain areas country Im sure have already heard specific instances terference existing RC channels com mercial users own state Texas final proposal FCC submit ted September 1980 specifically request ed new RC channels assigned odd frequencies beginning 72010 72030 72050 etc word used intersti tial channels channels between existing commercial users 50 new frequencies therefore shared essentially exclusive wish could say ab solutely exclusive wouldnt quite correct fact matter will find situations commercial user could 10 KHz away RC channels emitting several hundred watts power opposed limit Despite new tight narrow band receivers possible adjacent channel interference will occur way address problem ask 50 channels can use location time though recognize five planes air time normal local flying field practical limit Thus local club avoid particularly troublesome com mercial station interstitial scheme gives large number alternte RC channels 78 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Helping celebrate AMAs purchase land permanent home group visitors site late last year Shown ILR District IX VP Travis McGinnis wife Mr Mrs Geoff Styles hes former Dis trict VII VP now Flying Site Programs Director AMA HO Mr Mrs John Worth AMAs Executive Director John Embry former District VIII VP Sign says five acresAMA bought 16 property Reston VA about 17 miles northwest downtown Washington DC choose concept feel will provide interference free RC operation area country new proposal also has requested plug-in crystals frequen cy modules permitted both receiver transmitter operation model er can easily change channels suit local conditions What alternatives available beyond 50 channels 72-73 MHz have request ed Probably legal counsel Mr Jack R Smith advised us years ago radio spectrum 3-300 MHz fully allo cated combination commercial ama teur military users situation has ex isted since far back 1948 Several spot frequencies might have made available guard band region 30-42 MHz however would have resulted few spot channels scattered over wide area channel would have discrete 10 KHz assignment would have no guar antee high power commercial users wouldnt located just 10 KHz away Poten tial interference fact couple channels could have made available over wide spectrum 10-12 MHz made manufacturing costs unreasonably high assignment impractical Looking towards distant future possibility truly exclusive RC chan nels known possibility adjacent channel interference would 900 MHz band Towards end AMA re cently granted experimental license issue date 1/28/81 would permit operation four channels 900 MHz region Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson Frequency Committee have already begun experimental program determine feasibility RC operation UHF fre quencies Realistically maturity date experimental equipment such years away mention experimental work let know committee exploring possibilities pursuant ex clusive RC channels future key point particular discussion simply could getby meansexclusive RC channels would itbut now cannot done also noted concern new 20 KHz channel spacing actually 10 KHz possible non-RC user just explained RC modelers Great Britain just received approv al use 20 new channels RC purposes 10 KHz spacing 35010-35200 MHz popular US RC manufacturers has al ready shipped narrow band FM systems channels country cost differential realative conventional AM system small key point technology manufacturing RC system will operate 10 KHz channel spacing us now has also commonplace Europe years Any electronic de vice capable malfunctioning times various reasons isnt hard believe experience RC repair business encountered systems couldnt handle present 80 KHz spacing adjacent channel interference another subject yes present RC systems would become obsolete after ten year period Yes does mean retirement system after time period possible isnt obtain new exclusive RC channels would still forced go out buy new equipment Because would still need narrow band technology Please note too under present plan interim will able imme diately introduce 21 new narrow band chan nels interference existing 72 MHz RC channels feel new equipmcnt produced channels advantages switching over will clearly demonstrated will minimize transition problem have drop existing equipment favor doubling ap proximately total number RC chan nels available 72 MHz within 10 years Ten years long time own oper ate RC system equipment safety standpoint would hope modeler would consider retiring system after ten years service regardless its condition personal comment last consideration Under new proposal 50 RC channels requested 23 new channels established between 75410 75850 MHz exclusively use non-aircraft RC operators cars boats etc clearly separates aircraft operations other aspects hobby nonaircraft users benefit obtaining 20 Flybu Site QUSSUOIaN questionnaire mailed chartered clubs earlier year request basic infor mation about various flying sites clubs use conditions prevail purpose accumulate data can helpful other clubs looking field am happy tell response mailing has absolutely great thank club officers took time reply As time have over 500 returns accompanied let ter explanation expanded informa tion response making available us complete picture clubs activities Some replies included site layouts gave overall view facility time analysis wealth informa tion sent club officers has made due pressure other Spring events am sure get details laid out compared will able use results good advantage Let give few highlights early review indicated Based 10% sam pling returns appears 44% clubs fly public site num ber 1 site 55% clubs fly private site num ber 1 site 19% clubs second field fly private land 19% clubs second site fly public land 1% clubs have site own Average time occupancy usage worked out 68 years 24% clubs have lease agreement landlord 76% have lease arrangement Out of returns about 10 clubs stated did have site process losing pres sent site useful information means some reason clubs did contact recognized site problem questionnaire gave opening needed drop letter telling what sort assistance can get office need channels presently have available use full 2 MHz separation unlikely either faction will ever position interfere other should permit simultaneous RC car boat air craft operation hobby park type facili ty fear radio interference another real plus proposal Now result going have adopt new frequency control system committee has prepared several recom mended approaches finalizing new control system both makes sense future growth channels inexpensive implement possibly meaningful present system color coded flags streamers Again have element change make improvements must willing maker certain changes sincerely hope some possibly concerns have eliminated committee essentially group technical volunteers still course must operate within direction guidelines AMA President Executive Council Sin cerely Bob Aberle W2QPP March 23 1981 have lot good stuff clubs can use clubs have already given us oppor tunity work After guys AMA use services avail able underlying thread runs through responses want hang flying field must abide Safety Code flying safe can make must good neighbor far noise concerned Almost exception clubs reported have muffler rule some cases applies engines 15 larger cases club rules call mufflers engines down 049 effort reduce noise nui sance acceptable levels keep complaints zero much club dues club reported charge member $400 per year because small club process buying piece land model airport Most clubs above $25 per year some have special assessment people fly amounts two level membership fliers non-fliers majority clubs pay field maintenance Very few lucky enough have field mowed local authority property owner Exceptions would public parks sod farms cutting grass normal part operation cases clubs mentioned donate Christmas ham other goodies man charge way showing apprecia tion cooperation Flying sites range school playing fields military bases public parks municipally owned airports univer sity grounds property owned private industry Most clubs stated apply AMA site owner liability insurance coverage item very im portant aspect flying field procure ment As should know club can get added benefit no additional cost unless site owner requires special word ing certificate recent issue Model Aviation listed state statutes cover ing landowner liability property made available recreational purposes continued page 85 June1981 79 FCC Report Continued E Compatibility existing Industrial/Pub lic Safety users An examination FCC Radio Equip ment List made determine power ranges existing equipment other services 72 MHz well rated bandwidth addition FCC Rules covering ser vices checked ascertain allowable limits both power bandwidth Radio Equipment List high est rated output power found 370 watts vast majority equipment well below level common being equipment 50100 watt range Given fact RC transmitters rated 05w less means highest rated power fixed stations nearly 29 dB above R/C stations frequency band terms output power addition virtually fixed stations use directional antennas concomitant increased ERP R/C stations limited antennas having best no unity gain respect half-wave dipole Since R/C transmitters utilize single vertical radiator approximately quarter wavelength ground plane consisting transmitter box relative signal levels disparate Fixed 72 MHz equipment rated 16F3 emission meaning 99% out put power contained within 16 KHz bandwidth Very tight frequency control % base stations assures sig nificant emissions contained well within assigned 20 KHz channels channel adjacent users consid ered usable undesired sidebands 25 dB below desired sidebands 445 0 ---- 450455460445644e BW C TT -FI-ii -I T 17\~FT I-, Iiri:Zj4- 1 17dI -12 -4 UyB It44P{ 5 L M RC Transmitter operating between simulated base stations 10 dBIDiv VI 10 KHz/Div H band edge Fixed services therefore operate quite well together environment order operate services nec essary assure given high field strengths adjacent proposed allocation re ceiver bandwidth narrow possible center frequency-spaced far practicable undesired signals Figure 7 shows simulation NBFM RC transmitter operat ing between two 20 KHz spaced base stations base stations shown 20 dB stronger RC station three transmitters FM RCstation using 15 KHz devia tion base stations z Lab tests using relative signal levels showed little degradation recovered sig nal RC receiver adjacent unde sired signals 20 dB stronger desired RC signal course no allowance made drift other discrepancies could re duce 10 KHz spacing should also noted since ma jority 72-76 MHz operations shared 14 TTen 04 P06 r 404Mqsn-4dB 15 2OkHo boOnn411 10 koolO7084 Lgure 10 ResponseIICeramic8Pole Filters Curves Available ___________________ services voice jF3 steady-state tonemodulated sidebands signal generators shown spectrum analyzer photographs continued paqe 82 Il 440 50455460~465 470475 00 r lj5 I~ l2kHo 10if t1/,- 20~{t /1,-S /Fy -V -4 -40 20 kNo 5ping Analy, AId IF FiI6rCAM XnO4ld- nrginoOdb 4k1IC.IF 4W kH 6Proolkol IF III IF 100 50 0AM Xn40d tronO44IF SW 300 4 EoooFMIFBW1kH Figure 11 Single lF Filter Bandpass fj odel Aviation Two NBFM RC Transmitters operating 10 KI-lz separation 10 dB/Div VI 5 KHz/ Div HI Two NBFM RC Transmitters operating 20 KHz spacing 10 dBIDiv VI 5 KHz/ Div HI -40 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Last month couldnt find enough write about month cant figure out start Herewego RC FREQUENCIES ALL quite interested anxious have new RC frequencies approved wonder delay doesnt AMA get going us An article recent local newspapers says last two paragraphs article Finally dont expect big devel opments regarding CB ham radio foreseeable future FCC state turmoil brought Reagan administra tions budget tightening politics change President mulls over ap pointments previously announced deregu lation philosophy generally being viewed optimism GB groupswho want privilegesand pessimism ham groups hams afraid CBers will get nothing privileges work So would appear approval new frequencies may yet long way off thanks new political regime Meanwhile own frequency committee will meeting discuss situation hopefully arrive progressive plan attack improve situation FAICONTROL LINE win friends making decision recent decisionsControl Line Team Selection 1981 Natsmay go down history unpopular ever made AMA President deci sion affects Speed Team Race events brought about lack definitive plan supporters events will state others wish avoid having teams selected future Nats workable plan MUST submitted approval sufficient time allow announce ment entire membership budding prospects will have enough time plan prepare entry team trials open initially members just select few FAIRC PYLON new set international rules RC Pylon has adopted FAI now remains try out sufficiently prove worth may again have FAI Pylon World Championship burden proof now squarely shoulders leaders Pylon Are continue own parochial favoriteFormula Oneor going take up challenge rest world become leader event new rules developed Americans based own Formula Which out has gumption pick up challenge will host first FAI Pylon meet about large wellpublicized meet near end season perhaps Las Vegas about going let rest FAI world get jump us BAD PRESS refute non-statement such Watch out someone writes way obviously says thinks someone else trying pull fast Obviously once seed planted people will scoff rebuttal being attempt discredit original writer goes back forth Actual ly neither fully right nor wrong attempting convince think way So should fair yourself read both sides argument make up own mind subject writings maybe particularly should read carefully surely am argu ing gain favor much oppo nent subject message simple read arguments both sides own judging Dont let ANYONE thinking SEM I-QUOTATION something idea after Congressman Council member has served term should return home try make living enjoy hobby under laws rulings has helped pass PR 0/CON idea continues crop up time timewhy pro/con column MA modification idea OMBUDSMAN column writer can say what wants about subject wants ab solutely free censorship Perhaps time consider idea nature Executive Council will have approve fore see such column favor idea pro/con get read two sides issue same time perceive means member can criticize compli ment critique item wishes letter would occupy maximum two columns response would written elected member Executive Council would occupy maximum col umn thereby filling entire page basic idea eliminate 1-2 month delay recent past comment/re sponse relationship other rule would likeno elected appointed paid staff member would eligible submit letter vice-presidents would eligible respond Would fun try SAILING SAILING OVER . have received word National Soaring Society alive getting well Prob lems recent past behind progress being toward firm reestab lishment goals sailplanes am drop line Jim Barr P0 Box 1530 Denver CO 80201 Sailpianers want try truly different type contest un contest drop note Cecil Haga 3017 Norwood Arlington TX 76013 has idea forming national Soaring League 68 teams four playing games against other similar way NFL NHL idea wild just has winner Oh yeah games played mail may end Thermal Bowl game played face face Sounds like fantastic way put meaning Sunday thermal hunting QUICK NOTES Compliments hard come days environment doubt distrust throughout world Headquarters peo ple doing job work much beyond ade quate singling out kudos could lead distrust jealousy among lot spite possibility am offering heartiest congratulations Geoff Styles flying site representative Headquarters efforts thus far behalf originally hired grievous doubts abilities Now dont think could have hired better man Take bow Geoff Wrote column VP cluded pictures brief write-up RCCR club Rochester NY method thank ing field sponsorpainting park lodges kind activity breeds good will borne out letter John B Baumann Denver Federal Center US Department Interior re ceives magazine regular basis commented type thank would well appreciated government branches limited budgets day work can create years worth good will Try Two years ago held Trans-Am relay race proceeds support Muscular Dystrophy Association year undertaking project support Easter Seal Society encouraging club host some activity raise money very worthy cause Larry Bo lich Special Events Director has made some excellent contacts within Society see page 74 April 1981 Model Aviation will soon getting data chart ered clubs urge contact local Easter Seal Society set up fund-raising event NOW TALKING PROUD -- TALKING PROGRESS June 1981 81 Secretary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 would like publicly thank members responded poll offered two months ago concerning use back part magazine AMA News section get themselves reelected easy question answer has many sides must confess idea poll originated earlier president office Today everything peaceful calm yet idea lingers ran poll strictly selfish reasons wanted tell Vote subject should ever arise again Some 60 readers responded good letters both sides first weight free press letters weight shifted slightly sheer numbers restriction suggestion use magazine personal gain Stanley Duszczak Elma NY writes As Newsletter Editor VP Elma RC Aircrafters took poll members 90% believe doesnt belong maga zine lem dont really know what going AMA lieve Jim Coulton Abington PA says best pleasure born America plane fly has American flag Great country great hobby Academy officers should try get along run Academy proper way build up tear down person. Robert J Skaja Chicago says Occa sionally Model Aviation publishes couple pages soap box narration Thats Tom Jerrys should take verbal pot shots othernot district President Secretary/Treasurer reports could still express views have free press too Forest E Davis Vandalia OH says am very satisfied John Grigg having won election politics bad magazine am against personal insinuations political campaigning unless paid candidates rate high enough discourage Writes Larry King Miami FL am past President Tropic Aeros CD interested magazine No politics whatsoever NEVER Stephen Stanford Ohio City com ments official writing magazine has too great advantage lead time too long rebuttal effective Robert E Nelson Romney WV adds have no solution problem would like see brought halt. Cessa tion officers tenure through elec tonal process way feel need type press Ill buy copy Na tional Inquirer Writes Dr Raghunath Mokadam Rockford IL Free press does mean washing dirty laundry official public desires may start own magazine James Karenko Ypsilanti Ml observes best place politicians soapbox over top head way gets hear favorite orator dont fine letters others express view eliminate politicking Now read consider other side Bud Bodzioch Palatine IL writes Im 100% free press Half truths better no truths Let readers decide must kept informed Says Rodney Raterink Grand Rapids Ml allow politics magazine separate column Soapbox col umn Rodney voted free press Observes Richard Pegg Anderson IN Free press way members know whats going AMA Francis Kellison Plattsmouth NE writes am opposed anyone deciding what political what informative Harold Clasen San Antonio TX writes Model Aviation public source informationgood bad indifferentin AMA can report sides definite ly place airing differences membership draw own conclusions Failure allow sides argument published failure allow membership informed actions elected officials welcome expression AMA politics magazine member may draw own conclusions Gary Hays Mundelein IL writes members feel elected official out line have opportunity voting him out option should left mem bers select group people side makes good case Because promised myself would bound ma jority letters am now duty bound vote absence politics AMA News PROVIDED effective fair censorship could imposed may virtually im possible thing would decide what could printed what could Editor President Executive Direc tor I wouldnt accept job tea China Walter Therien Woomsocket RI summed point up good anybody Another thing much control will rule what consists political writing what informative literature face question whole bag worms opens up Will Headquarters judge Freedom expression great thing ts re pressed great disservice done . done kid growing up went contest Dr Mokadams town Rockford IL no AMA NAA Membership cost 25c rubber job SOc gassie join up Everybody NAA painted wing didnt win anything because could get engine started AMA formed very back magazine another lucky Today have own mag should have such problems agree Jim Coulton Abingdon its great country great hobby Im going start putting American flag little air planes too See next month. FCC Report continued page 80 worst-case nature very least indicate interference expected dur ing periods tone signaling next figure 8 shows two NBFM RC stations operating 10 KHz spacing As evident sideband powers over 25 dB down point coincidence indicat ing operation frequency spacing possible like users Laboratory tests 10 KHz spacing show operational success conflict comes higher power fixed sta tions Figure 9 shows same two NBFM RC stations operating 20 KHz separation As evident sidebands now coincident 40 dB level adds immeasurably security operations given frequency tolerance effects discussed above Reviewing FCC computer records fre quency assignments 72-76 MHz band continued page 84 82 Model Aviation Two important AMA Headquarters employees snown nere vince manicowski ssuseans xecu tive Director seated desk hard work Joyce Hager Executive Secretary John Worth Vince Vince formerly District IX Vice-President Bellevue NE family including wife Linda sons Vince Carl has gotten used busy Washington DC now like okay Vinces two boys ages 4 15 high school wrestling ex perts has won major tournaments Both capable dedicated workers lucky have Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Great Canadian.. Warren Hitchcox President Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC passed away mid-February AMAs greatest friend Canada head AMAs equivalent organization coun try Warren communicated regularly phone AMA Headquarters comparing notes programs dates forthcoming events strategy international meetings planning major events such national world championships active competition flier repre senting Canada frequently RC Aerobatic team member also judge Las Vegas Tournament Champions countrys voting delegate annual meet ings Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale FAI efforts resulted 1980 Scale World Championships being held Ottawa last July first time Canada hosted world championships model aircraft Warren wife Shirley traveled together behalf MAAC known countries having world championships Italy Switzerland South Africa other locations including USA Hitchcox President MAAC nine years beginning tenth terman unprecedented record no advance warning attended day annual general meeting MAAC went hospital late night gone next morning AMA President John Grigg attended funeral behalf of Warrens friends United States void already being felthe kind greatest Building Fund Items Available.. Now ready sale AMA HQ pins patches vinyl stickers plaques certifi catesall support AMAs project raise money help offset cost Headquar ters building erected within next two years AMA bought 16 acres outright last year surplus funds previous opera tions Building construction however will re quire money will available current future budgets borrowing via Industrial Revenue Bonds favorable terest rate available will necessary soliciting donations building fund souvenir sales amount borrowed will re duced date final complete ownership will advanced Heres whats available right now Top quality cloth emblems $15 $25 $50 Member Silver Member Gold Member respectively Also AMAs Gold Brick beau tiful pin showing AMA superimposed enameled Gold colored brick$5 Vinyl self-adhesive multi-colored stickers avail able $1 Plaques may used contest prizes also available includes certi ficate under Lucite mounted wood base either 1st 2nd 3rd place imprintedperfect use lieu trophies $15 Unmounted certificates avail able $350 eachinsert own frame Certificate size 8x 11 plaque size approximately 9x 12 make cash check money order donations building fund volving purchases above items $12 up $100 will receive Certificate Appreciation Meanwhile special donors program appropriate recognition tangible evidence support being devel oped show appreciation donate $100 will reported soon building project gathers steam especially ground breaking takes place spring 82 now its great know after 45 years since 1936 can see day March 1 1983 AMA Headquarters will no longer living loaned rented quarters Within 10 years according recent study AMA will saving money over cost renting has escalated drastically Art LaLonde Fond Farewell. Jim McNeill AMA Historian Everyone AMA Headquarters us knew him deeply saddened last fall Mr Art LaLonde New Carroliton MD passed away Only 58 struck down lung cancer very prime Academy career Art chief printer overseer small publications both Academy home offices Nationals thirteen years colorful figure both places made presence felt enter tained everyone came near him survived loving wife Lucy four childrenArthur Jr William Robert Maryand six grandchildren Art loved modeling became very devoted AMA organized Control Line club Seabrook MD working through local VFW helped kids building flying great encouragement judge CL Stunt active Contest Director area tireless leader boys men model airplane activities Some sample testamentaries Johnny Clemens four term AMA President said Art devoted best employee AMA ever Les Hard nationally recognized newsletter editor Nats News editor Art kind rough gruff outside soft inside listened him could learn something iE Aibritton world champion Control Line team race competitor placed second individually Warsaw Poland 1980 Art Daddy good friends flew CL together Art club leader cer tainly great influence modeling career devoted wife Lucy Art made Nats never missed single days work AMA whole life Art LaLonde came up hard way Born Michigan 1922 sworn US Marines tender age 17 1939 nued page 85 June 1981 83 Art LaLonde Cuba before WW II now unfamiliar sight US Marines wearing World War helmets leggings contingent has just laid temporary truck bridge now crossing Art as.. VY C ~Jt 1947 two years uey married Cumuli Mimites minutes November 15 1980 Executive Council meeting concluded XII NYLAWS CHANGES Proposed changes/amendments laws discnssed light fact bylaws committee process review ing hylaws Council reluctant take action specific proposals Dane Pelta Hardy Brodersen fuether study noted full Com mittee sent Pelta proposals nor heen time adequate review Council members Mr Brodersen withdrew proposal agenda offering Committee study recommendation Mr Peltz noted action Conn cii should delayed concerning pro posals because direct action Leader Mem bers possible Council approval Following farther discussion MOVED seconded refer Broder sen Pelta proposed bylaws changes Bylaws Committee request recom mendations Council 1981 spring meeting motion passed 10 3 ansiost VIII Ill Pens XIII EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP INSUR ANCE COVERAGE FOR 19B1 presentation made hy Carl Marovey AMA Headquarters propose added membership benefit through insurance cover age fire vandalism theft involving models equipment Following discussion potential problems such coverage no action taken Liability coverage models over 40 pounds also discussed point whether AMA should provide such coverage member option basis particu lar concern fact offering such coverage form would have appear ance reversing Council stance safety aspect large models However noted models over 40 pounds looking AMA show evidence desire help control large mod el activity safe manner rather ignore abandon therefore MOVED seconded Executive Director directed investigate optional insurance models over 40 pounds separate usual AMA coverage motion passed S 4 against II IV Xl V 4 abstained VII Pins X NAA XIV BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Report Council 0 Brown establishment business advisors committee attached appendix minutes Its function would beto provide hoard directors Academy expert busi ness advice needed Three changes made original document 1 title changed Business Advisory Committee Business Advisors Committee 2 first sentence paragraph C word appointed changed recommended 3 also para graph C second sentence changed recommended members members Executive Council members Execurive Coutc/l shall uppoin red membership com mittee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly accept Mr Browns proposal es tablishment Business Advisors Committee XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPROVAL PROCEDURES ML Pelta noted behalf Horrace Cain VI CD questionnaire certifica tion process should remain unchanged rh4t vice-presidents shall administer test give final approval issuing CD status MOVED seconded make new Contest Director qualification process effec tive immediately Novemher 13 1980 motion passed 10 3 against Xl VIII ED Note remainder meeting NAA representative present thus maximum number votes 12 XVI FLYING SITE PROGRAM Presentation hy Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Mr Styles advised Council pres ent activities future projects quest flying sites special interest following topics 1 new flying site moxie 2 establishment viable contacts within Edison Electric Institute National Recrea tion & Parks Association National Correctional Recreation Association 3 Fly ing Site Book update 4 columns Model clarion MOVED seconded flying site column included Model Aviation maga zine month motion failed 6 h against JV Pros VIII ED II SIT MOVED seconded Council go record supporting flying site column Model viuriun should appear magazine often possible motion passed 11 1 abstained IV help make space available flying site column MOVED seconded Executive Council member columns cut bach 20% last increase motion passed 9 3 against X S/T Ill MOVED seconded reconsider vote motion flying site column included MA month reconsidered motion failed 6 6 against SiT X VII V Pets ED XVII SYMPOSIUM FOR CHIEF ELECTED OFFiCER IPeesielentl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly next AMA president authorized uttend AMA expense symposium Chief Elected Officers currently scheduled hy American Society Association Ex ecutives XVIII INSTITUTION MEMBERSI-IIP President advised asked prison inmates family type mem bership package could obtained idea being full membership magazine would purchased rest terested inmates signing up family members magazine pros cons making type exception discussed result MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly people incarcerated such prisons sanutoria family membership will allowed ie full memhervhipone magazineall other persons family memhers VII abstained XIX PRESIDENTIAL AMA NUMBER See May 80 Council meeting minutes item XXIImotion 30 time suh ect nonnransferability Presidents AMA number discussed resolved meeting Council reaffirmed pre vious decision MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly son deceased President may given AMA number held father prior hecoming President XX SAFETY COMMITTEE President appointed committee draft proposal establishment Safety Committee including document define group its methud operation Committee comprised Bill Mathews John Preston Art Sabin XXI REVIEW OF NATS TROPHIES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Council establish policy hest Junior and/or Senior tro phy provided will awarded regardless he/she place combined age group event MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Nuts policy established whereby case ties duplicate trophies awarded duplicate placing subtracted determine next positionexample 1 2 2 4 2nd place tied XXII SECOND FREE FLIGHT IFAII TEAM MANAGER H Brodersen spoke behalf FAt FF community reporting Team Se lection Committee team members feel need second team manager deal teams tactical requirements Brodersen advised matching funds sought general AMA/FAI Fund amount approximately $600 No motion made agreed general consensus program participants should first polled obtain permission no spend necessary money second team manager own FF Team Fund ap proval participants use money purpose could presented Council request matching funds AMA XXIII MEMBERSHIP LISTS Headquarters requested answer con cerning whether individual committee authorized request AMAs memhership list campaign purposes After discussion MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director have drawn up implementation January 1 1981 use consent form would define de tails such price list used commercial purposes resale including time frame delivery after receipt formats available XXIV SMITHSONIAN PROJECT Council advised concerning de tails Smithsonian project involved payments offered museum AMA speakers contract basis Hardy Bendersee speakers confirmed hut noted AMA participants may incaring expenses beyond Smithsonians re muneration Brodersen recommended AMA fund direct expenses covered Smithsonians contract model ship ping lodging nor meals slide reproduction like since project has PR benefits AMA MOVED seconded AMA finan cially support shipping materials Smithsonian project up $1000 Smithsonian will nor cover such costs AMA speakers motion passed 8 2 against IX Pens 2 abstained IV S/T XXV CANADIAN VOTE Discussed issue Canadians other foreign groups right vote general consensus agreed AMAs Bylaws clearly state memhers have voting rights least national office regardless members country residence MOVED seconded AMA mem bers polled regardless country ensi dence national offices President Secretary/Treasurer starting next election motion passed amended S 4 against Jil V Pens Ill XXVI OFFICER COLUMN CONTENT IN MODEL VIA TION MOVED seconded officer columns Model Aviation shall used own individual campaign purposes during campaign period motion failed 2 8 against X V IV VII III VIII Pins IX 2 abstained S/T ED XXV NEXT COUNCIL MEETING general consensus agreed winter Executive Council meeting will held January 31 Atlanta GA conjunc tion Hobby Industry Association nual trade show meeting adjourned 925 pm APPENDIX Concept To establish Business Adel sues Committee Puepase To pronide President Eneen lien Director Secretaryfreeasurer and/or Executine Counuil wits soundien buard ye aeperienced Easiness adelsoes Recommended Makeup recom mended mandatory tnat tire com mittee made opel Clue Indleiduals tee followiun bachorounds iui tan attuenep preferably some contact nun prugit corporate law exercised DC 121 hanker ginancial maconce 131 An av countant anain prelerably wits non-peol corporate euperience 141 An entrepreneur small business omner/mananer 151 busi ness ececution workino eamlllar lame nosiness mananement Note should AMA member nolunteers B Authority/Responsihility com mittee shall hane unit authority advise Presidenl Exevutine Dlrector/Councll Secretary[rreasurer wits authorIty/re sponsihillty Cor actions remainion suiely wits President Seceetary/Trnasueer Execution Dirnctor/Council C Aupolntment members 01 commIttee shall recummenana Eu ceutioc Director appeneed Coo neiL membeet Enecutlee Council shall appointed membership com mitten 0 Mechanics 01 Operation Eunco nun Director President Seceetary/Treasurer may correspond telephone letter members committee Enecutine Council may renuest adoice channelion paperwork throunh normal Headnuarters distribution intent 00 proposal diminIsh way authority og elected employed otticers 01 AMA rather 10 provide souece oe ex pert advice enable make best possible decisions Oresent Council made up ne members eutensive business eupenienee no nuarantee guture Councils will blessed Ivan enperieneed able keep up neer channino compienities 01 mod ern business FCC Report continued page 82 appears operation fairly evenly distrib uted over asailahie frequencies 7276 MHz group over 1700 huse stations cearly 1800 mobile stations counted 278 identified existing RC fre quencies licenses no data number transmitters output power available Gioen existing RC equipment de signs relative powers RC fixed services frequencies quite removed channel assigned can cause interference RC operations imperative receiver band widths consequently transmission band widths reduced well increasing fre quency separation shared stations continued operations 72 MHz successful coming years Since iv esident co-channel sharing scale viable alternative future indeed ever need new frequency raster apart current both 72 MHz fixed service other shared users apparent also evident successful RC shar ing high power fixed stations can ac complished frequency separation near beyond 10 KHz receiver band width can maintained 6 KHz 12 KHz receiver bandwidth must down least 40-45 dB operate successfaliy leads us two paths future allocations maintains status quo existing services white other requires frequency coordination someones part Path 120 KHz Spacing maintain status quo fixed users future RC allocations would done no split channel basis other words assign ments would made between current 20 KHz raster beginning 72010 MHz equipment would designed foe 10 KHz spacing frequency spacing like units would 20 KHz would provide good measure protection shared fixed users 72 MHz well very good protec tion like users JRC Furthermore possibility RC station causing interfer ence fixed user likewise reduced 20 KHz channel spacing compatible frequency synthesis Path 2 10 KHz Spacing 10 KHz frequency spacing can work 72 MHz given enough attention tolerances tO KHz raster also compatible fee quency synthesis severai drawbacks rob KHz spacing No frequency coordination exists 72 MHz allocations fixed service Potentially half new raster would unusable some parts country due co-channel fixed use Existing allocations RC Service would still displace adjacent frequency users new raster obvious best alternative Path 1 receiver bandwidth limited 5560 Hz since frequency sharing other services facilitated Safe control RC models type re quire best frequency protection possible Prequency coordination other forms weeding frequencies certain areas less preferable frequency assignment plan inherently safer first place Since 20 KHz spacing appears workable detailed evaluation actual receiver bandwidths presently attainable coincidentally optimum transmitted band width fit leto receiver bandyass se lected has developed Figure 10 shows several response curves readily available ceramic B pole filters various bandwidths along superim posed transmitter envelope Figure 11 shows single practical F filter bandyass against several superimposed curves AM FM transmitter bandwidths Tests made upon receivers show over time temperature toler ances given earlier quite possible work 20 KHz raster either AM FM modulatiov methods provided AM trans mission confined about 4 KHz occopied bandwidth requires closer control rise fall items transmitted OFF pulses ensure bandwidths New regu lations mast require both frequency tolerance stability held limits originally proposed bandwidth re duced 8 KHz least 6 KHz Narrow er bandwidth receivers must used im prove safety being incorporated leto new raster proposed continued 84 Model Aviation LaLonde continued page 83 finished high schooling Marine Corps Quanrico VA assigned duties Cuba Puerto Rico Iceland elsewhere decorated heralded soldier dis charged honor Fifth Marine Division Camp Lejune NC 1952 funeral services held St Marys Church community VFW sent four its members tarry casket proudly United States Marine Corps dispatched 10 its finest full regalia elite color guard wearing dress blues white gloves white hats rifles pay homage fallen comrade Before coffin low ered ground American flag draped over carefully removed folded handed widow During lowering ceremonies US Marine slowly blew tear ful soulful Taps say goodby Today Xerox 9400 does work Art used office no machine no person will ever able other things Artcould well provide inspira tion laughing entertainment everyone around him part him can never replaced will never forgotten 1981 Nomination cont page 78 considered Nominating Committee two names per office will approved Committee listing ballot However ballot will provide write-in votes additional candidates meet requirements ARE CURRENT OFFICERS AUTOMATICALLY RE-NOMINATED No An AMA member must nominate current officer re-election should writing per foregoing procedures PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT required AMA bylaws nomination procedures shall accordance Council-approved Nomination Proce dures Document document shall published least 90 days prior nual Nominating Committee meeting Note publication current Nomination Procedures Document unless superseded recent publication prior 90-day requirement Flying Site continued page 79 however no substitute AMA blanket policy coverage club landowner receive Some interesting items surfaced through replies follows club owns its flying field flood plain area rent out half property crops pays taxes piece land An added benefit piece real estate surrounded swamp other farmland air space aismost unlimited Geographical location club does seem main item far available land concerned Clubs crowded East Coast seem have sites large clubs wide open western areas clubs smallest memberships Free Flight clubs need something get people interested Free Flight very viable segment model aviation picture know glamor seems Radio Control lessons learned Free Flight activities invalu able also cheaper form model flying radio instances means people smaller budgets can enter world model aircraft Maybe need symposium get part hobby stimulated growing am sure 99% old timers got start Free Flight am sure NFFS would welcome ideas get chosen activity higher off tarmac new problem right appears clubs encourage new fli ers allowing guests come fields However almost insist guest join AMA prior flying plane site Executive Council did pass Guest Membership arrangement last year prospective fliers could get 30-day AMA membership effective day after postmark ing $500 fee application Head quarters money will credited towards annual membership person joins AMA within 60 days time final note affects insurance rate clubs park cars too close flight line state 30 feet big percentage under 50 feet landing areas majority property damage claims received involve model hitting parked vehicle can reduce claims type through exercising simple safety pro cedures such parking further away better look go insurance market coverage survey later get more date compiled Thanks again club officers helped projectGeoff Styles tennecticut Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island e Vermeet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aoaete Vic-Preaiaianna Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Snrees Nashua NH 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. La MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Boleluc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kicrery ME 03904 Sorry short time deadline almost past rather have column wish ask District people write phone needs Threre many meets fun flies set up club papers scheduling members repeat sched ules unnecessary contest schedule magazine will also have contests fun flies listed Mall shows currently scheduled time issue reaches follows Newington Mall Newington N HApril 25-26 Flying Tigers Bedford NH Mall Sat urday May 2 New London CT dont have name mall May 9 Auburn MA Mall Show May 23 Expo 81 show Groton CT May 29 30 31 June 26 East Lyme Appreciation Week East Lyme CTto run through until following weekend accord ing calendar Just received flyer about South Shore RC Club Fun Fly Bridgewater MA Sunday April 26perhaps just little late read about will feature spot landing Carrier timed taxi balloon bust RC Bill Wilbur will having LOBSTER AND CLAM BAKE AT THE NESSA FIELD June 13 14 can write phone Bill Kittery find out about will include some Sport Scale events understand NESSA field Berwick ME Films scheduled many show ings have VHS videotape cassette newest films Modelings Grand Illu sions Marvelous Miniatures both tape may borrowed copied Southern New England RC Championships Waterford CT airport Pattern Nov ice ADVANCE Expert Trophies 3rd place 9 5 June 6 7 Camping airport lots motels nearby Joe Giar dino Potter Hill Road Westerly RI CD Phone 401 596-7819 Next report another Council meeting held Washington DC April 4 5 Apparently politics over will handle list agenda items should take week two New Jersey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baystde NY 11361 Aaadete VtcePremdeate Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Wittow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2SchenectadyNY t23tJ9 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts portion report usually given form editorialization months edition gives way timely announcement cordial invitation modelers around district participate aeronautical birthday just heard about elebration 50th anniversary dedication Floyd Bennett Field Brook lyn NY May 23 shall commemorate origin true aviation landmark Built upon site old Barren Island Airport Floyd Bennett Field New Yorks first munici pal airport predecessor John F Kennedy International LaGuardia Air ports intimately linked such creators aviation history Jimmy Doolittle Wiley Post Amelia Earhart Doug Wrong-Way Corrigan Howard Hughes tab Balbo Clar ence Chamberlain Frank Hawks many others too numerous mention 1974 Floyd Bennett Field placed under jurisdiction US Department Interior Gateway Recreational Area became part National Park Ser vice controls such famous recreational sites Yellowstone National Park other equally well-known areas As modeler undoubtedly aware through longterm efforts Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc facilities great airport became available RC model flying field modeler can June 1981 85 establish ability fly competently hence safely Beginning May 19 continuing through Memorial Day May 25 National Park Service celebrating occasion hereby urge modelers within reasonable proximity Brooklyn NY participate event have asked Nation al Park Service amass array models possible especially represent ing aircraft 20s 30s display during week Special parking facilities will furnished modelers formed models display will under watchful surveillance National Park Service Rangers addi tion static display will fullscale helicopter model flying demonstra tions participating shall expressing appreciation wonderful attitude toward model aviation has adopt ed thus far US Department Interior thus allowing us fly Floyd Bennett Field Great Kills Recre ational Area Staten Island looking toward future distinct possibili ty time time other properties National Park Service will open up us model aircraft flying sites wish information could pass along news cele bration came us quite recently writing still fully aware such details whether will static competition awarding prizes etc merely public display model aircraft nothing efforts great deal appreciation down press deadline June issue will reach between April 27 May 4 see no way filling yond what have already said concerning occasion further information day meet draws closer suggest contact Miss Michaelene Mickey Carpenter 50th Anniversary Coordinator Gateway National Recreational Area Head quarters Building No 69 Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY 11234 Telephone 212-630 0293 Essay Month good friend Dan Basovitch Richmond Model Flying Club has written intriguing piece wish share point describing facet model aviation pre sented through courtesy Dans club newsletter Thrust Line RCer title question has asked dozens times wives children neighbors friends speaking mis understood RC pilot think should set straight RC pilot person involved hobby sport building aircraft kit scratch seeing com pleteci successfully flown feeling seeing production flying indescribable joy first landing exhilarating comradeship RC club lends itself type people RCers friendly group always trying spread RC fever potential hobbyists spectator sees models perceives obvious type size appearance model seeing RCer looks RC air craft sees love effort time money lot oneself final product try bring life box Balsa wood other parts Sometimes exacitng realism always idea getting inanimate pile wood plastic metal glue live few moments time Through centuries man has craved fly like bird currents air Although RC pilots fly inside models minds fly airplanes trying create feeling flying Flying RC aircraft takes knowledge ability skill Whether considered frustrated pilots grown men toy airplanes lust Plane nuts nothing like flying RC Dan Basovitch RC Flyer Free Flight Anyone Last column re ported projected meet Western New York Free Flight Society July 11 12 Pike NY special service elite group membership excels sniffing out thermals making hardy Souls Free Flighters Well heres another earlier chance thing per suasion time-honored club Sky scrapers will May 30 31 hold two contests US Army Airfield Galeville NY Saturday will feature FAI Towline A2 Wakefield Power Sunday such AMA events ABCD hA Gas HL Glider Unlimited Rubber Al Towline flyer complete map yours ask ing Joel Chesler 91 Nottingham Road Malverne Park NY 11565 Telephone 516593-751 8 Big Doings speak ers kind Pie-in-the Sky informed Biggies planes necessarily people will star South ern Tier Aero Societys STARS SPAN GLED SCALE RALLY July 25 26 Olean Municipal Airport Olean NY Third Annual Giant Scale Meet Somers RC Club Somers NY August 1 2 Long Island Aero Radio So ciety LIARS Sport Scale Festival August 15 16 Bayport Aerodrome Bayport NY See Contest Calendar elsewhere magazine further details Schenectady May 23-24 1981 means go straight Schenectady County Airport take 13th Annual Pattern Meet fam ous Thundervolts says President CD Bryan Sattler says Bryan area September 20 go promptly Saratoga County Airport enjoy F-500 Racing Meet Bryan contends days speeds Pattern well some classes Pylon impose need extra special atten tion safety standpoint agree GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dive Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati DH 45236 Aaencate Vim--rdsnna Joe Ciba, 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Hejornan SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird JacksOn 1025 Walnan Sn. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkay 217 Euclid Ave Scortdale PA 15683 As read flying season should have started big Toledo show will history Ill very happy about both oc cu rences past month finally made long talked about trip Eastern Pennsylvania met members clubs out way evening March 9 flew Philadelphia met airport Dick Penrod played host chauffeur trip next evening Dick jour neyed up Allentown have dinner number ex-Presidents Lehigh Valley RC Club present Secretary After great dinner guys proceeded over community center meeting attended about 75-80 people representing six clubs area addi tion Lehigh Valley RC Club host representatives Bath Modelaires Bath PA Queen City RC Club Allentown PA Moorestown Flying Tigers Moorestown PA Tuscarara RC Club Tusca rara PA Buc-Le Aero Sportsmen After showing couple films spent rest evening question answer session until time close place up got impression group happy what AMA doing ques tions asked very good well thought out Thanks LVRC club making possible talk clubs time Wednesday March 11 journeyed over Valley Forge Signal Seekers after another great dinner few members boy didnt realize being AMA VP would quite fattening attended meeting high school auditorium About 150-200 attendees came seven clubs including Valley Forge Signal Seek ers Delaware County RC Club Medina PA Prop Stoppers Marple Newtown PA Warminster-Glenside RC Club PA two District II clubs Pine Barrons Med ford NJ Burlington County RC Club Burlington NJ Again new flying field film shown after short busi ness meeting some show tell got question answer discussion both AMA technical subjects Again ing too short nice able learn what people part district think Again thanks host clubs especially Dick Penrod making trip possible Last month reported schedule included trip National Model Air plane Show Cleveland business got way work unable attend telephone conversation AVP Joe Eiben very involved show indicated bigger ever over 700 entries Now thats some static show apologize Cleveland area modelers making show find necessary put some beans table once didnt get meet eastern Pennsylvania trip Flying Dutchmen Reading PA arc districts active clubs judging mail get planning unique event model airplane group trip Harrahs casino Atlantic City scheduled April 26 Now know go Las Vegas other year Tournament Champions ridiculous Seriously sounds like fun excellent ex pensive way reward wives putting up us Good luck Id like thank responded plea someone computer sort out keep track non-modeling licenses being issued frequencies now have individual working 86 Model Aviation hopefully will have some results shortly Just case have names file encounter problems have gotten requests lately about AMA films tablesop display unit have use district copies three AM As films Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions new short flying site film Plane Place Perfect Day AMA Headquarters has other films available through best try obtain films through Head quarters primary reason having copies use give program district However am happy have copies used time dont have program scheduled biggest problem lately has trying get films and/or display booth back time next use use films booth please get back im mediately after event wait few days before sending have already group disappointed film didnt get back time just today got display booth back three hours before set up again another show thank God Greyhound Enough gab month lets fly May 2Lackawanna Aero Modelers Expo Viewmont Mall Lackawanna PA Contact Jim Ryan 342-3760 September 20KRC Electric Fly Hatfield PA Contact Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maryland 0 Noflh Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Note 1 Upon receipt $5 fee AMA will mail credit voucher verification amount plus regular membership applica tion guest guest may renew either directly AMA through local club 2 Because day after postmark re quirement temporary AMA membership annot begin day guest makes $5 payment prevent situation guest might try flying club have accident pay fee re quirements club insurance coverage make necessary guests intent regis tered advance participation day after postmark date mailing $5 fee acceptable form registration Another question frequently asked con cerns claims submitted last year much money paid out insurance company 87 claims paid out $2029565 have reserve $8836000 pending final resolution Radio Control League North Caro lina has asked host District IV AMA meeting again year did magnifi cent job last year missed last years meeting missed enjoy able informative meetings ever held District IV So plan now attend years meeting October17 18 Greensboro NC Bill Helms AVP North Carolina spearheading years meeting sure would like hear Indoor Free Flight Control Line individuals would like hear comments see some participation other area members such Control Line Free Flight present time two groups working Nats Sites 1982 both ot sites would District IV group working Delaware another North Carolina approach club help please give support can develops Whats Happening District IV Greensboro Radio Aero Modelers Plans Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aasodate vee-Preedesste Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carnodon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870are developing purchase land will Bob Chempioe 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606expand present flying facilities Howed Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901will have annual mall show April V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard LaneWilninaton DE 1980917-18 club also looking someone John Preston7012 Civira Court Fells Church VA 22042their area tractor blade will Charles5peu 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC27028donate services help new parking lot past two months have visiting ton-Salem Radio Control Club clubs throughout district theplans Second Annual Cross Country asked questions does tem-Race well underway will similar porary membership work hope ex-an automobile rally will start end planation will clear up questions AMAThrift Field Winston-Salem NC Contact chartered clubs may grant temporary mem-Jim Dull information919 766bership help newcomer decide or4898 wants join club under follow- axecusors Thanks letter ing conditionsfrom Allen Schanzle Maxecutors offi 1 guest pays club officer feecers think both have better idea of $5 provides thirty day AMA mem-each other now really did appreciate bership effective day after postmarkthe response Its healthy usand date AMA HQ guests fee name andkeep newsletter coming enjoy addressits very good newsletter 2 Guest membership available rict Columbia RC Club DCRC time per year basisGlider Group January meeting pre 3 $5 fee will credited paymentsenSed winners year-round glider AMA dues balance regularcompetition well earned trophies AMA membership fee forwarded AMAKen Troxell made presentations Expert HQ within 60 days after 30 day guest per-and Sport categories have names iod expiresof winners congratulations 4 Guest membership does permit theof holder enter sanctioned contests join char- e Modelers Friday July 3 Meade tered clubs enter National Model Air-Modelers will host 10th Annual Inde plane Championships does protect clubpendence Day Model Air Show Fort George actions guest operating mod-G Meade Maryland Range 3 event els club siteAMA sanctioned anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license RC cordially invited participate purpose show demonstrate facets hobby possible 3000 spectators event attracts throughout day information contact Hoyt Bishop CD 301 944-6789 Thats month Alahama Florida Seorgia Miosisoippi Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolira C Tonoessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Aociete Vice-Preedents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Deiray Bead, FL 33444 Fhillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizal SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo FR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherom FO Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacher 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Spring has burst upon District V explosion activity Magnolia Classic Jackson MS Glen Sig Memorial Meet Jacksonville FL Florida State Championships name just three big gies Coming events include Fiesta Five Flags Pensacola FL Music City Control Line Meet Nashville TN sec ond Annual Rodent Round-Up St Peters burg FL Florida Barnstorming Con tests Polk County FL love names contests popular hobbies men boys around Dalton GA currently guessed itflying model airplanes 42 RCers have formed Carpet Capital RCers Thats large club relatively small town getting good newspaper coverage support local businesses meet ing sites flying sites Approximately 50 models displayed mall show Melbourne FL Indi River Kontrol Society included Quarter Scale Nieuport flying saucer Big Stik piggy-back Little Stik mention few District V will scene 1981 Masters Tournament Once again Rocket City Radio Control Club RCRC Hunts ville AL will host Masters US RC Aerobatics team compete World Championships will chosen right own backyard will fantastic event watch Huntsville great place visit plan spend few days June 1981 87 p space shuttle has nothing combi nationLittle Stik launched back Big Stikl around June 27-28 watch some top Pattern fliers country world show its done Another choice event District V Puerto Rico Nacs year will held September 5 6 7 Puerto Rico started mini-Nats idea now Alaska ready try about catchy nameThe Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks Better yet town Cape Coral has designated 11 acre site large lake flying field RISea Hawks less year old al ready claim club greatest potential become southwest Floridas larg est active club Among other things very active Florida Soaring Society also very active group hazards Free Flight Russ Timmons Bill Gray both Chattanooga RC Club have use bow arrow pistol retrieve rubber power models land trees Bill Grays Nite 28 also has known attack Danny Brooks Sweet Stick noticed precise looking error free newsletter Martin County Modelers wrote Editor John Cox story Its done magicthe magic computer John engineering programmer Siorsky Aircraft wrote program him self kind enough send have HP 2647A computer need program will help process newsletter let know Thanks computer keeps up AMA members now have list jun ior members District V 244 less 1% District V members Floridai 20 Georgia39 Alabama 32 Tennessee30 South Carolinai 4 Mississippi9 Puerto Rico0 What interests RC140 all75CL19 FF9 INi Since junior door prime interest deserves recog nition Jeff Everson Coral Gables FL Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aindet VIcs-rmid.nsa Frank Hugrien 401 5 Birch Plattburg MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th Si Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania IL 60510 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhor,me University City MO 63132 Jim Sear, P0 Ban 300 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Man spring days arouse things age urge go out fly other day visited local flying field watching another older fellow bore holes sky field close highway RCer landed engine idled turned towards highway hearse followed several cars passing bowed head uttered short prayer turned around again zoom small aircraft sky Later mentioned him about nice gesture respect said Its least could married thirty years Ah yes must let nice flyingdaysgo waste must Sunday March 7 brought lot Sky larks field What litterbugs balsa splinters seed would swallowed forest summer didnt shed balsa OS 6OFSR shed shaft Guess wasnt ready wake up winters nap Some clubs find new ways enjoy winter example Quincy II Falcons RC Whats Happening knows about FF No FF newslet ters year May 3 Chicago IL Aero Angels English Tournament airplane CL meet May 3 St Louis MO Buder Park Eagles Soaring meet May9-10 Neoga IL Lincoinland Pattern meet Ralph White May i 7 Kansas City MO KCRC Fun Fly May 24 Palatine IL Harper College Treetown Modelaires CL contest May 30-3i Springfield MO Pattern June 6 Smichville MO Dam Busters Fun Fly IL June 6-7 Lake City RC Expo Waukegan June 6-7 Elk Grove Village IL Chicagoland RC Open Fun Fly June 6-7 St Louis MO Pattern June 7 East St Louis Holten Park Eagles Soaring June 13-i 4 Chicago IL Aero-Angels Combat CL Meet June 13-i4 Kokomo IN Blue Angels Pat tern Sport Scale June i 3-i 4 Kansas City MO KCRC Pat tern June i4 Rockford IL Rock Valley Open Fun Fly June 2i Peoria IL Wyreflyers CL meet Detweiler Park June 21 Half-Day IL Lakeshore RCQ-500 Races Old Nike Site June 28 Poplar Bluff MO Freelancers RC Sixth Annual Fun Fly June 28 Elk Grove Village IL Venture Hobbys Warbird Races New Associations/Clubs/Activities Mid west CL Association reports John Ballard 10102 Kimblewick Louisville KY 40223 forming new CL Racing Pilots Association John wants AMA attention spe cific needs racing especially Nats Midwest CL Association pushing use Novice/Expert rather AMAs Jr-Sr-Open seems PAMPA RC events readily demonstrate way go want growth Stan Scoyout somewhereI kind thought would have convinced Free Flight Contest Board look forward timehowever? MA p 86 March 81 Fred French VP Lexington KY MAC work organizing Central Kentucky Model ing Association kindsRC FF CL boats planes cars etc Sounds great Call Fred 606 272-9116 new club Model Aviation Academy has formed Chicagoland MAA appears directed towards highly professional approach RC has alimited membership meet Deiphian House Hickory Hills IL 3rd Wednesday month Indianapolis IN RC clubs promoted inter-club fun fly Through Leo Dickey developed AMA District VI ClubTeam Fun Fly Now another club working similar fine project Smithville MO KC area Dam Busters have initiated KC Metro Fun Fly first scheduled July 12 Smith yule Field club team project clubs should contact Ray Meyers 3605 Shady Lane Gladstone MO 641 i9 4544656 AnotherMan Lost Good ole Bob Vojslavek has deserted midwest fortress go forth rescue sinking ship Ah brave man Bob V Anyway Bob good luck best wishes us new job AMA Headquarters DC Keep er afloat ol buddy Change Notice Treetown Modelaires CL Contest originally scheduled two days now one-day meet due site restrictions Some events have dropped Please check Competition Newsletter issue and/or next month contact Contest Director Lexington KY MAC Exhaust Fumes James Check Editor FADS quoted Air Trails Annual 1952 good Half-A RC planes flying very suc cessfully fact appears day RC Giants weighing pounds powered Class D plus engines definitely past Check comments Quarter Giant other large Scale models buried about 30 years ago Does anyone go ghost rally AMA District VI RC Club-Team Fun Fly Contrary popular opinion spon sored AMA did divert some VP travel allowance help finance project anyone objects speak up AMA diverts dollars FAI Nats select few divert few dollars back some sport fliers also contribute FAI/ Nats CL FF modelers care work up similar program Ill help way can just present plans pre pared perform legwork 1981 Program Illinois Champaigne August 22-23 Chain paigne County RC Club Jack Murray RR 4 Champaigne IL 61820 Indiana Plainfield August 22-2 3 Plainfield Screaming Eagles RC Club Dave Bloom er 860 Longfellow Plainfield IN 46168 CD Leo Dickey Lapel IN RC Flying Field Kentucky Lexington August 15-16 Lex ington MAC Frank Rogoyski 1800 Claymill Rd Lexington KY 40502 Missouri St Peters August 15-16 St Peters MO Wayne Knaust 1508 Watson St Charles MO 63301 District Neoga IL/Effingham IL Sep tember 26-27 Host club RC Sport Fliers CDHorrace Cain 312 537-8533 1981 rules have mailed clubs via 1980 contacts club does have information contact myself AVP near Its ball meet such nice peo pie Dont miss 88 Model Aviation Un 1-ebruary Th 1-alcons held Indoor Peanut Scale Delta Dart contest win ners Back Row LR Dave Siebrasse Bill Laws Larry Cady Doc del Castillo Jim Allen Out front Tim Martin Tad Hess ling Rose Marie del Castillo Next month will have some flying site formation Indy West Side RC KG Northern Knights Until thenFly Friendly Skies Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bradersen District VII Vice Pren dent P 0 Bee 1104 tirmingVarrr MI 4d0 12 Aimomate Vice4rusidmsns James Clark 4444 Woodsiest Dr. NE Cedar Asoids IA 52401 Tony taliano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th So Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert D Landberg 4928 Tiop St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsant Dr Madinoc WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Pictures news Al Scidmore AVP Madison WI him building Gen tle Lady West Towne Mall Show start four man heat hA Pylon September 1980 meet Fond-du-Lac part WILLI circuit What series nine contests Wisconsin Illinois hA Pylon Racing Bob Johnson Fond-du Lac farthest camera 1980 circuit winner Next picture Jeff Nel sonMadison Paul YeeSheboygan Ron ZakerChicago Dick ShieldsRockford holding ears Heres whole gang WILLI racers Al Scid front left first Flew modified GLH Looks younger hat Wisconsin has annual State RC Sail plane Championship program Points toward championship earned contests host ed participating clubs Gregg Seydel Contest Coordinator District VII West 1980 State Champ Gregg recently achieved LSF level V Apparently northern cli mates hone men fine competitive edge Ill take Taft Madison club holds five AMA records John Lusk Duration Mod Std Class Keith Scid Duration Standard Class Keith Scid Closed Course Distance Standard Class Al Scid Duration Unlimited Class Al Scidmore Closed Course Distance Unlimited Class Incidentally plan join folks Suds City Soar-In Banquet Well now Otherwise beginning pay attention commercial indus trial interference shared frequencies being brought view ith publica tion new licenses issued users frequencies Al Linder Detroit Aero Modelers 150 members targeted 1981 took initiative write several usersan explanatory letter little questionnaire got replies very informative scrap metal operation area obvious interference source except transmitted during week during business hours generally speaking base transmitter several mobile units prompted con siderable concern meeting home explore try brainstorm plan action asked Al bring together some experts could contribute dis cussion Present Russ Gerolamon manufacturing engineer ham radio opera tor Andy Pesonew industrial com munications Ray Vincent AMA 7998 controls design engineer Bob Grant repre senting Indian City RC Club Pete Waters Kraft Midwest RC Contest Board member Al Linder host discussion ranged n others allowed fly frequencies s weve having unexplained crashes referring scrap company operation identified two areas action first find transmitters inter fere us negotiate use different channel second induce local FCC office avoid issuing chan nels new applications considered pilot meeting general meet ing area clubs would have opportunity have representation should held plan strategy action meeting suggested April 20th An emphatic conclusion no indi vidual club action should undertaken first task fact-finding planning gain understanding underlying technical aspects political proce dural organizational makeup FCC local level can determine specific achievable objectives make contact FCC frequency users thought after listening John Worth Walt Good explain small segment vast expanse frequency allocations need special talent present ourselves local FCC people someone prominent politics law news mediaor apersonality Ill bet could get appointment responsive ear right away example Al Kaline tow April 20 meeting should very productivewere talkin about live Arkansas siana Mesica hama n VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aisoemos Vic-Prssidnns Sud Friedl 5512 Soathwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Ptemnton TX 78064 Dao Parsons 11809 Fulmr NE Albuctuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. Eartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 keeping spotlighting particular areas within district Ted has asked Ed Perez north Texas Associate VicePresident report local happenings Last month Teds theme concern new frequency proposal writ ing its little early gauge response around district have expertise field have opinionpro conhed like hear Its impor tant have input expect get best FCC Lets hear still interested including photo graphs preferably black white around district column tended include picture RC model designed built Bob Baker Gold en Triangle RC Club Grand Prairie What interesting wings swept forward asked Bob hed ever flown model such unusual design said hadbut U-Control Well flew before could get camera itand needless say head head con frontation terra firma told flew well cause crash due thumb glitches Oh well said another under way hopefully next time Ill get picture Im unusual aircraft tend Southwest Modelers Show Dallas May 16 17 make sure check out Ed Couchs F16 Hes come up tryly scale landing gears retract system Its amazing youre interested Im sure Ed would glad talk about 817-283-7081 group Thunderbirds RC Forth Worth have organized Fun Fly-Fly Off RC clubs Dallas-Fort Worth area end finalists will meet what should Super Bowl Fun Flies November Sounds fun good way modelers get know another share interest Contact Thu nderb irds President details Scale buffs Texas Scale Air Group Dallas will hosting Scale Masters Qualifying Meet Mineral Wells TX June 27 28 went along group evaluate facilities Its absolutely best flying site Ive ever seen Its old helicopter pad concrete far can see expansion joint top five contestants will eligible attend Scale Masters Rough River KY quali fying meet open AMA members wish attend mark calendar plan Charlie Viosca CD contact person 214-241-1 172 June 1981 89 Reserve Labor Day Dallas RC Club sponsored Southwest Championships three day event including Pattern Scale Pylon racing fellows really know keep families involved interested sport too Last fall children assembled flew Delta Darts competition dis tance length flight About 20 women competed see could reel out kite fastest enjoyed extended flights kids took over after demolish ing planes Have good time fly safely Colorado C Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyos DISTRICT REPORT Travis EclImnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ainccut Vie-Prnidnta Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Prarie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 5 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th St. Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Oogwood Gratton NO 58237 Jim Rickents 516 5 Cloudas Sbus Falls SO 57103 season mall shows displays award meetings has certainly busy District IX films AMA display booth have constant use since January Ive received number notes newslet ters indicating lots positive feelings toward model aviation general some club groups reaping benefits PR wise local governments parks de partments theme ties closely what AMAs flying site coordinator Geoff Styles has say column May 81 Model Aviation Take minute review itgive some get lot return Ive opportunity work through project youll no doubt hear about future Delta Dart II AMAzer Control Line design used basic second step model beginner As educator Ive access neat bunch kids school have just completed some Dart ils have en joyed minute activity Should have some pictures information later time Look Associate RT Dick Crowley probably needs little introduction Sailplane circles either local national level Dick some months back accepted appointment Associate Vice-President Colorado District IX model background consists small Stick models youngster Control Line during teen years RC re cently became interested RC Soaring during 70s residing California brought interest him moved Colorado mid 70s Dick presently flies RC Sailpianes RC Power Hand Launch Gliders Indoor Rub ber Peanut EZB etc avid contest flier travels major contests around country usually placing quite well 79 won 2-M RC Sailplane event Lincoln Nats placed finals 80 FAI Sailplane team selection California Dick has indicated strong interest fur thering types modeling will work toward development hobby/sport especially willing assist newcomers developing skills has further worked extensively city state national au thorities procurement develop ment flying sites Dick willing meet clubs individuals District IX plan enhance sport/hobby model aviation AMA member Hal Palmer shares us some neat happenings taking place Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club located Northglenn-Thornton area Colorado Ive kidded Hal some other mem bers group about keeping us posted activities some time hope will appreciate what doing perhaps role-model efforts club Questions Hals address included wish info what MAS does year Thought otherciubs through out country might like hear what typical club can much effort little expense bring RC hobby attention community club Miniature Aero Sportsters 70 member sport oriented very dedi cated RC club Denver area Like clubs lost flying site development area able arrange Adams County Commissioners use parcel land adjacent county fair grounds expense developed own triangular runway complex oiled dirt concrete pit areas roofed sun shelters club flying safety rules requirements licenses insurance etc have adopt ed commissioners rules field have almost full control through commissioners authority Anyone can fly must meet requirements show appreciation use site felt should something public devised program air craft displays air show give public interesting afternoon free enter tainment also let us put RC hobby before people otherwise might never know existed provide static displays larger shopping center malls year feature 20 30 aircraft types members pres ent demonstrate discuss equipment hundreds people people curious genuinely interested think leave display informed about hobby urge see things action developed three hour air show held flying field Sunday July 4th weekend Also al ways hold mall displays day before air show have minimal time mall guests forget about us air show programs involve flight demonstrations various types air craft fun fly events along running commentary PA narrator Quickee-SQO races Scale Pattern Quarter Scale etc included well manned ground display aircraft year will feature AT-6 race open show banner-tow welcoming crowd end similarly thank banner Parachute drops model half hour provide prizes keep youngsters enthused climax show air battle between Red Baron Snoopy defends Airdrome Baron makes dive bomb tack direct hit Airdrome Headquarters see photo below pursued downed Snoopy much delight everyonealways crowd pleaser after show have own trainer air craft instructor pilots available specta tors fly nominal fee have put four annual shows date another scheduled July have well received Sheriffs officers last year estimated overall crowd 1500 2000 aint bad considering temperatures mid high 90s also excellent feature coverage mall air show activities both tele vision newspapers Naturally shows dont just happen take months planning coordina tion requires combined efforts members club feel worth Everyone pitches best abili ty feel have achieved goodwill commissioners public beginning look differently boys toys have derived several new members exposure have ball doing Oh incidentally County Director Parks Recreation now finishing stage first plane boy will make first flight come good weather got orientation hobby through very source encourage clubs try giving little communities Sincerely Hal C Palmer 10882 Mildred Drive Northglenn CO 80233 Phone 303 452-2333 Arizona fornia 0 Hawaii S Nevada ttsh x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonda Beach CA 90278 Ausociate Vbce-Prasidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisoim 1100 West Share Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafra Ct Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt8 Boo 51TucsooAZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 4465 Jupiter Or, Suit Lake City uT 84117 year Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California has ban90 Model Aviation Red Baron scores direct hit AIrdrome Headquarters Miniature Aero Sportsters nual air show Denver Resulting air battle proved Baron no match Snoopys defense tactics Photo Herb Varona quet clubs honor champions Fur thermore always individual high point awards age group champions FFMAASC shouldnt forget team chal lenge award contested clubs association know Ill send above mentioned items drop letter THERMALS years gathering Phil Kraft wife guests Since Phil Free Flight er good knew known attendees years winners Steve Beebe Open Jay Humelbaugh Senior David Turgeon Junior Max Men club cap tured team challenge back Thun derbugs held past three years Thunderbugs honored John Bonang 29 continuous years membership nifty framed scroll forthno small feat stay club long late February made return trip Camarillo attend meeting Camaril 10 Flying Circus club fourth time Id invited attended functions Prior meeting clubs Executive Vice-President Ken Holden wife Dora met took dinner great time talking hangar talk food al ways tastes better youve got good com pany meeting run Nick Nicholson bumped Vince Liquori mentioned last month having taken over Art Addington felled flu time got meet Art also along visiting club meeting Thats neat idea fun evening Have ever dropped another club visitor Try might like showed club AMAs new film slanted towards property owners Plane Plae Perleu lay well received Write want show some reluctant property owner next meeting attended involved rather long drive up coast Santa Maria invited Paul Castle attend TnValley RC Modelers meeting drove house gave peek latest project 1A-Scale Brown B2 better known Miss Los Angeles racing model huge Paul will put big Kawa saki hes done Its framed ready sanding went nearby restaurant met rest clubs officers wives Pauls wife Gail went us huge table Vice-President Mike Raving Dee club Secretary Wes Vasburg Doris club Treasurer kind shared between Dick Verda Enos club also brought local hobby shop owner Don Seagraves wife Renee guys sure treat wives hobby shop owners nice Dinner town club meeting complete Wow excellent meal swapped tales went meeting site 1 turned out beer distribution warehouse After meeting sampling room opened showed club new site film Plane Place Perfe Day enjoyed members Dan Brown borrowed show school class next day Id like visit club Drop line well work out date about AMA display booth Use mall show backdrop Need new site film Let alaska o 0 Montana on maton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amejane Vic-ridunna Al CuIer 1607 S von Elm PonelIo ID 83201 Simon Oroone Rn 1 Eon 48 Broadviow MT 59015 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Erce Nelson 807 6 Vieksbnrg Sn. Spokane WA 99208 Orlando Dlv Rocio 26608 Donor Cs Kent WA 98031 Oon Zippy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 interested Scale models should aware National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers cover Scale disciplines put out very well done newsletter Replica edited Bill Pepin information organization apply membership write John Preston Secretary/Treasurer 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK very active developing flight training course appears very professional provide student packets include student log other documents infor mation hold classes lot struction very difficult thing main tain level activity en vironment have cold weather experts Congratulations President Marty Hall Newsletter Editor Gene Rodgers efforts received letter Wayne Van Meter Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula MT would like share well pictures sent read long ago winter-time sail plane contest back east somewhere Enclosed few snapshots taken last Sunday Feb ruary 22 1981 5th annual Polar Bear Glider Meet held Missoula Sentinel High School practice field day before cold windy flew shirt sleeves Twelve fliers local club participated twelve finished meet four flights aircraft damage pictures show some action note that- Lovrien Froelich Junior members9th 8th grade respectively vni nill rhice Ed took prize winners percent-possible scores Wayne Van Meter Bird Time 969% Randy La Vole Viking 918% Ed Lovrien Aquila 897% events three five minute Precision two flights total eight minutes formal non-sanctioned event Usually tramp around land snow year temperature SOs lift needed RC contest schedule 1981 has prepared distributed Coordinator Jim McCarty clubs participated club has received drop him line self-addressed stamped en velope ask Jim did very com plete professional job con gratulated Pat him back see him because thanks gets January 1981 issue Bell Al- RC flyer edited Jim Harburg Bellingham WA contained very appropriate New Years wish would like pass closing month May have enough happiness keep sweet enough trials keep strong enough sorrow keep human enough failure keep humble enough success keep eager enough friends give comfort enough faith courage self business country ban ish depression enough wealth meet needs enough determination make day better yesterday See next month may landings happy ones June 1981 91 Frank Wheeler preparing launch Snark belonging pilot Joel Froelich O LovrIen Lrd liacel Aquila timer Joel Froelich IThese pictures Van Meteri JUNIOK. FLIGHTf ED WHIT 176 WaIl St Sta New York NV 100050 First Step Success- Wood Selection An excellent outdoor SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Phil Hartmans BLUE RIDGE SPECIAL $300 Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 write catalogue Its 14 built-up wing big jump up sophistication ladder AMA Cub adequate help rather young rank beginner should able complete kit extensively prefabri cated little bit older have fair craftsmanship should able put together quite satisfactorily building no help whatsoever start plans very very clear helpful construction notes two-page instruction sheet really well writ ten enough explanation building covering flying suggestion make least three models Building similar models different kits will improve aero modeling craftsmanship nearly much building same model better better Yes will gain some experience hopping kit kit much likely will just build several different mod els same low level competence miss out some valuable learning oppor tunities Lets take Blue Ridge Special First will build kit Study plans instruc tions AND MATERIALS very carefully Note wood has carefully selected manufacturer motor stick wood very hard wings leading trailing edges hard wing ribs lighter wood different grain 1/16 square sticks wing spar stabilizer fin pieces medium weight SELEC TION OF THE RIGHT PIECE OF WOOD FOR THE JOB GIVES STRENGTH WHERE NEEDED AND REDUCES WEIGHT WHERE POSSIBLE gets model off good start before open box Next manufacturer cut pieces exact length just little longer trimming perfect fit wing ribs beautifully cut out notched thing prefabrication does besides save time what wood should use what ribs should look like motor stick should tapered tail Actually manufacturer has done important work can learn lot examining materials before starting build kit Now lets build model again going build little neater re going learn lot too fact big step already have plans instruction sheet kit time also going learn select materials yourself FIRST REAL STEP becoming model builder Go local hobby shop pick out sup plies what will need 2 pieces 18x 1/16x 1/8 hard balsa 3 pieces 18x l/16x 1/16 medium hard 1 piece 18x3xl/16sheetmediumhard 1 piece 18x 318x 1/8 very hard balsa 1 piece 6x 118x 3/32 spruce 1 piece 1/32 diameter music wire 1 sheet Japanese tissue 28 1/8 fIat rubber 1 North American 5 propeller assembly Now makes bit tougher doesnt sure select proper grades grain time get through exer cise selecting own materials will know awful lot about building model airplanes would have learned just building another kit will also have make template cardboard wing ribs Trace rib shapes through plans onto card board cut out trace around tem plate onto 1/16 sheet store buy 7 prop assembly too some 1/32 wire some small brass washers will enable little wire bending make far efficient bearing prop shaft rubber wont keep jumping off hook Buy some rubber too cause bound bust few motors winding Youre really starting get model building now fact may have found difficult find hobby shop materials needed let examine piece order pick out decent wood case time send off supply catalogues suggest Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA 50171 Old Timer Models Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 can order materials bulk save lot money can tell purpose type wood selected will still receive some wood quite what wanted cheaper price still worth will use eventually anyway now Yep guessed After have scratch built second Blue Ridge Special make third time concen trate cutting sanding wing ribs really accurately getting covering job really smooth Sure build models kits Kits still necessary stock can substitute right wuod manufacturer lets down can build second model same model practice wood selection can now build models magazine plans too realization picking out right piece wood joh first MOST IMPORTANT part building model airplane well way success Eagle Talk last session EAGLE TALK discussed basic unseen elements air plane Known Four Forces Flight THRUST LIFT DRAG WE IGHT Next bettcr mention dimen sions airplane functions An auto mobile moves two dimensions surface airpalne functions three dimensions Whereas car can go forward backward sideways plane can go forward sideways up down So have realize model has quite bagful possible tricks aloft since can move three ways can three same time Control must effective three dimensions airplane can function man-carrying airplane pilot can move hinged surfaces adjust thrust Free Flight model controls must built Lets get bit technical now name three motions L PITCH YAW Now three cases motion revolution plane revolving around imaginary line led axis aerodynamics conventionally called axes Let stake look diagram V c -c ________________ Th 3 Oo.ti1 As. ROLLA model rolls about imaginary line more-or-less running down length its fuselage Axis X longitudinal axis rolling axis model drops wingtip banks revolving its X axis rolling axis Youve heard barrel rolls PITCHWhen model suddenly noses up down revolving about its lateral axis Axis V imaginary line runs more-or-less length wings pitching ax YAWAnd models tail swings back forth model revolving around its vertical axis Axis Z axis imagi nary line more-or-less down through mod el top bottom Just imagine mount butterfly board pin stuck through butterflys body board just like Z Axis yawing axis Study drawing some sure can pick out axis ture airplane revolves around Also picture model moves two three axes executing maneuvers Well continue discussion three axes next month along something else thats very important center gravity As Hamlet put fly fly question See next month 92 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/06
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92
From AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L AMA Officer Election- 1981 Nomination Procedures Document odd-numbered years elec tion national office AMA SecretaryTreasurer regional Vice-Presidents odd numbered AMA districts III V VII IX XI even-numbered years election national office AMA Preisdent regional Vice-Presidents even-numbered AMA districts II IV VI VIII X Officers elected serve two years following year election took place CANDIDATE MINIMUM STANDARDS NATIONAL OFFICERS President Sec retary-Treasurer nominee must AMA Leader Member note Contest Di rectors also Leader Members must also have served least year prior beginning term office either elec ted officer AMA such Vice-Presi dent officer directly appointed President Vice-Presidents such Contest Board member Contest Coordinator Committee Chairman Note Committee members merely approved President Vice-President considered officers DISTRICT OFFICERS Vice-Presidents nominee must Leader Member AMA District Vice-President candidates shall nominated exclusively Leader Open members time such nomina tion bona fide legal residents same district nominee also bona fide legal resident nominee however can nominated vice-presidency district bona fide legal resident District Vice-Presidents shall elected exclusively majority Leader Open members voting time such election bona fide le gal residents same district candidates such office also bona fide legal residents other elective officers shall nominated Leader Open members regard residential considerations Note purposes interpretation intended residency member accordance current address file AMA Headquarters WHO MAY SUBMIT NOMINATION Any AMA member consent person nominated should obtained prior submission names nominated candidacy must submitted writing should accompanied statement least 100 words concerning nominees qualifications nominees themselves also urged submit before meeting Nominating Committee statements documents evidence appropriate sup porting nominations nominated must submit letter acceptance Nominating Committee prior start meeting WHEN TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Nominations must submitted prior start Nominating Committee meet ing Normally Commitee meets mid summer during National Model Airplane Championships WHERE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Ordinarily District Vice-Presidents al serve Nominating Committee Nom inations should submitted Vice-Pres ident AMA members district names addresses headings VP columns same time copy nomination should sent AMA HQ required preferred ARE ALL NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED necessarily nominations submit ted accordance guidelines will con rinued page 85 Opui Lefts Tul White As AMA RC Frequency Committee Chair man 1981 am concerned about District VIII VP column appeared May issue Model Air/at/on first re action position proposed new RC frequencies considerable disap pointment second thought now feel problem may misunderstanding misunderstanding quite possibly caused committee went about explaining original proposal AMA membership appears may have too deep proverbial forest really didnt see trees Let give entire subject try can convince person back ground experience RC real ly doing right thing perhaps rest membership can similarly convinced First want address problem 50 new frequenciesby statementall shared incorrect As know a/i present radio/communication users 7273 MHz band have assigned channel frequencies 20 KHz spacing frequency assignments start 72000 72020 72040 etc present RC frequencies channel assignments shared has proven problem certain areas country Im sure have already heard specific instances terference existing RC channels com mercial users own state Texas final proposal FCC submit ted September 1980 specifically request ed new RC channels assigned odd frequencies beginning 72010 72030 72050 etc word used intersti tial channels channels between existing commercial users 50 new frequencies therefore shared essentially exclusive wish could say ab solutely exclusive wouldnt quite correct fact matter will find situations commercial user could 10 KHz away RC channels emitting several hundred watts power opposed limit Despite new tight narrow band receivers possible adjacent channel interference will occur way address problem ask 50 channels can use location time though recognize five planes air time normal local flying field practical limit Thus local club avoid particularly troublesome com mercial station interstitial scheme gives large number alternte RC channels 78 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Helping celebrate AMAs purchase land permanent home group visitors site late last year Shown ILR District IX VP Travis McGinnis wife Mr Mrs Geoff Styles hes former Dis trict VII VP now Flying Site Programs Director AMA HO Mr Mrs John Worth AMAs Executive Director John Embry former District VIII VP Sign says five acresAMA bought 16 property Reston VA about 17 miles northwest downtown Washington DC choose concept feel will provide interference free RC operation area country new proposal also has requested plug-in crystals frequen cy modules permitted both receiver transmitter operation model er can easily change channels suit local conditions What alternatives available beyond 50 channels 72-73 MHz have request ed Probably legal counsel Mr Jack R Smith advised us years ago radio spectrum 3-300 MHz fully allo cated combination commercial ama teur military users situation has ex isted since far back 1948 Several spot frequencies might have made available guard band region 30-42 MHz however would have resulted few spot channels scattered over wide area channel would have discrete 10 KHz assignment would have no guar antee high power commercial users wouldnt located just 10 KHz away Poten tial interference fact couple channels could have made available over wide spectrum 10-12 MHz made manufacturing costs unreasonably high assignment impractical Looking towards distant future possibility truly exclusive RC chan nels known possibility adjacent channel interference would 900 MHz band Towards end AMA re cently granted experimental license issue date 1/28/81 would permit operation four channels 900 MHz region Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson Frequency Committee have already begun experimental program determine feasibility RC operation UHF fre quencies Realistically maturity date experimental equipment such years away mention experimental work let know committee exploring possibilities pursuant ex clusive RC channels future key point particular discussion simply could getby meansexclusive RC channels would itbut now cannot done also noted concern new 20 KHz channel spacing actually 10 KHz possible non-RC user just explained RC modelers Great Britain just received approv al use 20 new channels RC purposes 10 KHz spacing 35010-35200 MHz popular US RC manufacturers has al ready shipped narrow band FM systems channels country cost differential realative conventional AM system small key point technology manufacturing RC system will operate 10 KHz channel spacing us now has also commonplace Europe years Any electronic de vice capable malfunctioning times various reasons isnt hard believe experience RC repair business encountered systems couldnt handle present 80 KHz spacing adjacent channel interference another subject yes present RC systems would become obsolete after ten year period Yes does mean retirement system after time period possible isnt obtain new exclusive RC channels would still forced go out buy new equipment Because would still need narrow band technology Please note too under present plan interim will able imme diately introduce 21 new narrow band chan nels interference existing 72 MHz RC channels feel new equipmcnt produced channels advantages switching over will clearly demonstrated will minimize transition problem have drop existing equipment favor doubling ap proximately total number RC chan nels available 72 MHz within 10 years Ten years long time own oper ate RC system equipment safety standpoint would hope modeler would consider retiring system after ten years service regardless its condition personal comment last consideration Under new proposal 50 RC channels requested 23 new channels established between 75410 75850 MHz exclusively use non-aircraft RC operators cars boats etc clearly separates aircraft operations other aspects hobby nonaircraft users benefit obtaining 20 Flybu Site QUSSUOIaN questionnaire mailed chartered clubs earlier year request basic infor mation about various flying sites clubs use conditions prevail purpose accumulate data can helpful other clubs looking field am happy tell response mailing has absolutely great thank club officers took time reply As time have over 500 returns accompanied let ter explanation expanded informa tion response making available us complete picture clubs activities Some replies included site layouts gave overall view facility time analysis wealth informa tion sent club officers has made due pressure other Spring events am sure get details laid out compared will able use results good advantage Let give few highlights early review indicated Based 10% sam pling returns appears 44% clubs fly public site num ber 1 site 55% clubs fly private site num ber 1 site 19% clubs second field fly private land 19% clubs second site fly public land 1% clubs have site own Average time occupancy usage worked out 68 years 24% clubs have lease agreement landlord 76% have lease arrangement Out of returns about 10 clubs stated did have site process losing pres sent site useful information means some reason clubs did contact recognized site problem questionnaire gave opening needed drop letter telling what sort assistance can get office need channels presently have available use full 2 MHz separation unlikely either faction will ever position interfere other should permit simultaneous RC car boat air craft operation hobby park type facili ty fear radio interference another real plus proposal Now result going have adopt new frequency control system committee has prepared several recom mended approaches finalizing new control system both makes sense future growth channels inexpensive implement possibly meaningful present system color coded flags streamers Again have element change make improvements must willing maker certain changes sincerely hope some possibly concerns have eliminated committee essentially group technical volunteers still course must operate within direction guidelines AMA President Executive Council Sin cerely Bob Aberle W2QPP March 23 1981 have lot good stuff clubs can use clubs have already given us oppor tunity work After guys AMA use services avail able underlying thread runs through responses want hang flying field must abide Safety Code flying safe can make must good neighbor far noise concerned Almost exception clubs reported have muffler rule some cases applies engines 15 larger cases club rules call mufflers engines down 049 effort reduce noise nui sance acceptable levels keep complaints zero much club dues club reported charge member $400 per year because small club process buying piece land model airport Most clubs above $25 per year some have special assessment people fly amounts two level membership fliers non-fliers majority clubs pay field maintenance Very few lucky enough have field mowed local authority property owner Exceptions would public parks sod farms cutting grass normal part operation cases clubs mentioned donate Christmas ham other goodies man charge way showing apprecia tion cooperation Flying sites range school playing fields military bases public parks municipally owned airports univer sity grounds property owned private industry Most clubs stated apply AMA site owner liability insurance coverage item very im portant aspect flying field procure ment As should know club can get added benefit no additional cost unless site owner requires special word ing certificate recent issue Model Aviation listed state statutes cover ing landowner liability property made available recreational purposes continued page 85 June1981 79 FCC Report Continued E Compatibility existing Industrial/Pub lic Safety users An examination FCC Radio Equip ment List made determine power ranges existing equipment other services 72 MHz well rated bandwidth addition FCC Rules covering ser vices checked ascertain allowable limits both power bandwidth Radio Equipment List high est rated output power found 370 watts vast majority equipment well below level common being equipment 50100 watt range Given fact RC transmitters rated 05w less means highest rated power fixed stations nearly 29 dB above R/C stations frequency band terms output power addition virtually fixed stations use directional antennas concomitant increased ERP R/C stations limited antennas having best no unity gain respect half-wave dipole Since R/C transmitters utilize single vertical radiator approximately quarter wavelength ground plane consisting transmitter box relative signal levels disparate Fixed 72 MHz equipment rated 16F3 emission meaning 99% out put power contained within 16 KHz bandwidth Very tight frequency control % base stations assures sig nificant emissions contained well within assigned 20 KHz channels channel adjacent users consid ered usable undesired sidebands 25 dB below desired sidebands 445 0 ---- 450455460445644e BW C TT -FI-ii -I T 17\~FT I-, Iiri:Zj4- 1 17dI -12 -4 UyB It44P{ 5 L M RC Transmitter operating between simulated base stations 10 dBIDiv VI 10 KHz/Div H band edge Fixed services therefore operate quite well together environment order operate services nec essary assure given high field strengths adjacent proposed allocation re ceiver bandwidth narrow possible center frequency-spaced far practicable undesired signals Figure 7 shows simulation NBFM RC transmitter operat ing between two 20 KHz spaced base stations base stations shown 20 dB stronger RC station three transmitters FM RCstation using 15 KHz devia tion base stations z Lab tests using relative signal levels showed little degradation recovered sig nal RC receiver adjacent unde sired signals 20 dB stronger desired RC signal course no allowance made drift other discrepancies could re duce 10 KHz spacing should also noted since ma jority 72-76 MHz operations shared 14 TTen 04 P06 r 404Mqsn-4dB 15 2OkHo boOnn411 10 koolO7084 Lgure 10 ResponseIICeramic8Pole Filters Curves Available ___________________ services voice jF3 steady-state tonemodulated sidebands signal generators shown spectrum analyzer photographs continued paqe 82 Il 440 50455460~465 470475 00 r lj5 I~ l2kHo 10if t1/,- 20~{t /1,-S /Fy -V -4 -40 20 kNo 5ping Analy, AId IF FiI6rCAM XnO4ld- nrginoOdb 4k1IC.IF 4W kH 6Proolkol IF III IF 100 50 0AM Xn40d tronO44IF SW 300 4 EoooFMIFBW1kH Figure 11 Single lF Filter Bandpass fj odel Aviation Two NBFM RC Transmitters operating 10 KI-lz separation 10 dB/Div VI 5 KHz/ Div HI Two NBFM RC Transmitters operating 20 KHz spacing 10 dBIDiv VI 5 KHz/ Div HI -40 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Last month couldnt find enough write about month cant figure out start Herewego RC FREQUENCIES ALL quite interested anxious have new RC frequencies approved wonder delay doesnt AMA get going us An article recent local newspapers says last two paragraphs article Finally dont expect big devel opments regarding CB ham radio foreseeable future FCC state turmoil brought Reagan administra tions budget tightening politics change President mulls over ap pointments previously announced deregu lation philosophy generally being viewed optimism GB groupswho want privilegesand pessimism ham groups hams afraid CBers will get nothing privileges work So would appear approval new frequencies may yet long way off thanks new political regime Meanwhile own frequency committee will meeting discuss situation hopefully arrive progressive plan attack improve situation FAICONTROL LINE win friends making decision recent decisionsControl Line Team Selection 1981 Natsmay go down history unpopular ever made AMA President deci sion affects Speed Team Race events brought about lack definitive plan supporters events will state others wish avoid having teams selected future Nats workable plan MUST submitted approval sufficient time allow announce ment entire membership budding prospects will have enough time plan prepare entry team trials open initially members just select few FAIRC PYLON new set international rules RC Pylon has adopted FAI now remains try out sufficiently prove worth may again have FAI Pylon World Championship burden proof now squarely shoulders leaders Pylon Are continue own parochial favoriteFormula Oneor going take up challenge rest world become leader event new rules developed Americans based own Formula Which out has gumption pick up challenge will host first FAI Pylon meet about large wellpublicized meet near end season perhaps Las Vegas about going let rest FAI world get jump us BAD PRESS refute non-statement such Watch out someone writes way obviously says thinks someone else trying pull fast Obviously once seed planted people will scoff rebuttal being attempt discredit original writer goes back forth Actual ly neither fully right nor wrong attempting convince think way So should fair yourself read both sides argument make up own mind subject writings maybe particularly should read carefully surely am argu ing gain favor much oppo nent subject message simple read arguments both sides own judging Dont let ANYONE thinking SEM I-QUOTATION something idea after Congressman Council member has served term should return home try make living enjoy hobby under laws rulings has helped pass PR 0/CON idea continues crop up time timewhy pro/con column MA modification idea OMBUDSMAN column writer can say what wants about subject wants ab solutely free censorship Perhaps time consider idea nature Executive Council will have approve fore see such column favor idea pro/con get read two sides issue same time perceive means member can criticize compli ment critique item wishes letter would occupy maximum two columns response would written elected member Executive Council would occupy maximum col umn thereby filling entire page basic idea eliminate 1-2 month delay recent past comment/re sponse relationship other rule would likeno elected appointed paid staff member would eligible submit letter vice-presidents would eligible respond Would fun try SAILING SAILING OVER . have received word National Soaring Society alive getting well Prob lems recent past behind progress being toward firm reestab lishment goals sailplanes am drop line Jim Barr P0 Box 1530 Denver CO 80201 Sailpianers want try truly different type contest un contest drop note Cecil Haga 3017 Norwood Arlington TX 76013 has idea forming national Soaring League 68 teams four playing games against other similar way NFL NHL idea wild just has winner Oh yeah games played mail may end Thermal Bowl game played face face Sounds like fantastic way put meaning Sunday thermal hunting QUICK NOTES Compliments hard come days environment doubt distrust throughout world Headquarters peo ple doing job work much beyond ade quate singling out kudos could lead distrust jealousy among lot spite possibility am offering heartiest congratulations Geoff Styles flying site representative Headquarters efforts thus far behalf originally hired grievous doubts abilities Now dont think could have hired better man Take bow Geoff Wrote column VP cluded pictures brief write-up RCCR club Rochester NY method thank ing field sponsorpainting park lodges kind activity breeds good will borne out letter John B Baumann Denver Federal Center US Department Interior re ceives magazine regular basis commented type thank would well appreciated government branches limited budgets day work can create years worth good will Try Two years ago held Trans-Am relay race proceeds support Muscular Dystrophy Association year undertaking project support Easter Seal Society encouraging club host some activity raise money very worthy cause Larry Bo lich Special Events Director has made some excellent contacts within Society see page 74 April 1981 Model Aviation will soon getting data chart ered clubs urge contact local Easter Seal Society set up fund-raising event NOW TALKING PROUD -- TALKING PROGRESS June 1981 81 Secretary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 would like publicly thank members responded poll offered two months ago concerning use back part magazine AMA News section get themselves reelected easy question answer has many sides must confess idea poll originated earlier president office Today everything peaceful calm yet idea lingers ran poll strictly selfish reasons wanted tell Vote subject should ever arise again Some 60 readers responded good letters both sides first weight free press letters weight shifted slightly sheer numbers restriction suggestion use magazine personal gain Stanley Duszczak Elma NY writes As Newsletter Editor VP Elma RC Aircrafters took poll members 90% believe doesnt belong maga zine lem dont really know what going AMA lieve Jim Coulton Abington PA says best pleasure born America plane fly has American flag Great country great hobby Academy officers should try get along run Academy proper way build up tear down person. Robert J Skaja Chicago says Occa sionally Model Aviation publishes couple pages soap box narration Thats Tom Jerrys should take verbal pot shots othernot district President Secretary/Treasurer reports could still express views have free press too Forest E Davis Vandalia OH says am very satisfied John Grigg having won election politics bad magazine am against personal insinuations political campaigning unless paid candidates rate high enough discourage Writes Larry King Miami FL am past President Tropic Aeros CD interested magazine No politics whatsoever NEVER Stephen Stanford Ohio City com ments official writing magazine has too great advantage lead time too long rebuttal effective Robert E Nelson Romney WV adds have no solution problem would like see brought halt. Cessa tion officers tenure through elec tonal process way feel need type press Ill buy copy Na tional Inquirer Writes Dr Raghunath Mokadam Rockford IL Free press does mean washing dirty laundry official public desires may start own magazine James Karenko Ypsilanti Ml observes best place politicians soapbox over top head way gets hear favorite orator dont fine letters others express view eliminate politicking Now read consider other side Bud Bodzioch Palatine IL writes Im 100% free press Half truths better no truths Let readers decide must kept informed Says Rodney Raterink Grand Rapids Ml allow politics magazine separate column Soapbox col umn Rodney voted free press Observes Richard Pegg Anderson IN Free press way members know whats going AMA Francis Kellison Plattsmouth NE writes am opposed anyone deciding what political what informative Harold Clasen San Antonio TX writes Model Aviation public source informationgood bad indifferentin AMA can report sides definite ly place airing differences membership draw own conclusions Failure allow sides argument published failure allow membership informed actions elected officials welcome expression AMA politics magazine member may draw own conclusions Gary Hays Mundelein IL writes members feel elected official out line have opportunity voting him out option should left mem bers select group people side makes good case Because promised myself would bound ma jority letters am now duty bound vote absence politics AMA News PROVIDED effective fair censorship could imposed may virtually im possible thing would decide what could printed what could Editor President Executive Direc tor I wouldnt accept job tea China Walter Therien Woomsocket RI summed point up good anybody Another thing much control will rule what consists political writing what informative literature face question whole bag worms opens up Will Headquarters judge Freedom expression great thing ts re pressed great disservice done . done kid growing up went contest Dr Mokadams town Rockford IL no AMA NAA Membership cost 25c rubber job SOc gassie join up Everybody NAA painted wing didnt win anything because could get engine started AMA formed very back magazine another lucky Today have own mag should have such problems agree Jim Coulton Abingdon its great country great hobby Im going start putting American flag little air planes too See next month. FCC Report continued page 80 worst-case nature very least indicate interference expected dur ing periods tone signaling next figure 8 shows two NBFM RC stations operating 10 KHz spacing As evident sideband powers over 25 dB down point coincidence indicat ing operation frequency spacing possible like users Laboratory tests 10 KHz spacing show operational success conflict comes higher power fixed sta tions Figure 9 shows same two NBFM RC stations operating 20 KHz separation As evident sidebands now coincident 40 dB level adds immeasurably security operations given frequency tolerance effects discussed above Reviewing FCC computer records fre quency assignments 72-76 MHz band continued page 84 82 Model Aviation Two important AMA Headquarters employees snown nere vince manicowski ssuseans xecu tive Director seated desk hard work Joyce Hager Executive Secretary John Worth Vince Vince formerly District IX Vice-President Bellevue NE family including wife Linda sons Vince Carl has gotten used busy Washington DC now like okay Vinces two boys ages 4 15 high school wrestling ex perts has won major tournaments Both capable dedicated workers lucky have Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Great Canadian.. Warren Hitchcox President Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC passed away mid-February AMAs greatest friend Canada head AMAs equivalent organization coun try Warren communicated regularly phone AMA Headquarters comparing notes programs dates forthcoming events strategy international meetings planning major events such national world championships active competition flier repre senting Canada frequently RC Aerobatic team member also judge Las Vegas Tournament Champions countrys voting delegate annual meet ings Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale FAI efforts resulted 1980 Scale World Championships being held Ottawa last July first time Canada hosted world championships model aircraft Warren wife Shirley traveled together behalf MAAC known countries having world championships Italy Switzerland South Africa other locations including USA Hitchcox President MAAC nine years beginning tenth terman unprecedented record no advance warning attended day annual general meeting MAAC went hospital late night gone next morning AMA President John Grigg attended funeral behalf of Warrens friends United States void already being felthe kind greatest Building Fund Items Available.. Now ready sale AMA HQ pins patches vinyl stickers plaques certifi catesall support AMAs project raise money help offset cost Headquar ters building erected within next two years AMA bought 16 acres outright last year surplus funds previous opera tions Building construction however will re quire money will available current future budgets borrowing via Industrial Revenue Bonds favorable terest rate available will necessary soliciting donations building fund souvenir sales amount borrowed will re duced date final complete ownership will advanced Heres whats available right now Top quality cloth emblems $15 $25 $50 Member Silver Member Gold Member respectively Also AMAs Gold Brick beau tiful pin showing AMA superimposed enameled Gold colored brick$5 Vinyl self-adhesive multi-colored stickers avail able $1 Plaques may used contest prizes also available includes certi ficate under Lucite mounted wood base either 1st 2nd 3rd place imprintedperfect use lieu trophies $15 Unmounted certificates avail able $350 eachinsert own frame Certificate size 8x 11 plaque size approximately 9x 12 make cash check money order donations building fund volving purchases above items $12 up $100 will receive Certificate Appreciation Meanwhile special donors program appropriate recognition tangible evidence support being devel oped show appreciation donate $100 will reported soon building project gathers steam especially ground breaking takes place spring 82 now its great know after 45 years since 1936 can see day March 1 1983 AMA Headquarters will no longer living loaned rented quarters Within 10 years according recent study AMA will saving money over cost renting has escalated drastically Art LaLonde Fond Farewell. Jim McNeill AMA Historian Everyone AMA Headquarters us knew him deeply saddened last fall Mr Art LaLonde New Carroliton MD passed away Only 58 struck down lung cancer very prime Academy career Art chief printer overseer small publications both Academy home offices Nationals thirteen years colorful figure both places made presence felt enter tained everyone came near him survived loving wife Lucy four childrenArthur Jr William Robert Maryand six grandchildren Art loved modeling became very devoted AMA organized Control Line club Seabrook MD working through local VFW helped kids building flying great encouragement judge CL Stunt active Contest Director area tireless leader boys men model airplane activities Some sample testamentaries Johnny Clemens four term AMA President said Art devoted best employee AMA ever Les Hard nationally recognized newsletter editor Nats News editor Art kind rough gruff outside soft inside listened him could learn something iE Aibritton world champion Control Line team race competitor placed second individually Warsaw Poland 1980 Art Daddy good friends flew CL together Art club leader cer tainly great influence modeling career devoted wife Lucy Art made Nats never missed single days work AMA whole life Art LaLonde came up hard way Born Michigan 1922 sworn US Marines tender age 17 1939 nued page 85 June 1981 83 Art LaLonde Cuba before WW II now unfamiliar sight US Marines wearing World War helmets leggings contingent has just laid temporary truck bridge now crossing Art as.. VY C ~Jt 1947 two years uey married Cumuli Mimites minutes November 15 1980 Executive Council meeting concluded XII NYLAWS CHANGES Proposed changes/amendments laws discnssed light fact bylaws committee process review ing hylaws Council reluctant take action specific proposals Dane Pelta Hardy Brodersen fuether study noted full Com mittee sent Pelta proposals nor heen time adequate review Council members Mr Brodersen withdrew proposal agenda offering Committee study recommendation Mr Peltz noted action Conn cii should delayed concerning pro posals because direct action Leader Mem bers possible Council approval Following farther discussion MOVED seconded refer Broder sen Pelta proposed bylaws changes Bylaws Committee request recom mendations Council 1981 spring meeting motion passed 10 3 ansiost VIII Ill Pens XIII EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP INSUR ANCE COVERAGE FOR 19B1 presentation made hy Carl Marovey AMA Headquarters propose added membership benefit through insurance cover age fire vandalism theft involving models equipment Following discussion potential problems such coverage no action taken Liability coverage models over 40 pounds also discussed point whether AMA should provide such coverage member option basis particu lar concern fact offering such coverage form would have appear ance reversing Council stance safety aspect large models However noted models over 40 pounds looking AMA show evidence desire help control large mod el activity safe manner rather ignore abandon therefore MOVED seconded Executive Director directed investigate optional insurance models over 40 pounds separate usual AMA coverage motion passed S 4 against II IV Xl V 4 abstained VII Pins X NAA XIV BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Report Council 0 Brown establishment business advisors committee attached appendix minutes Its function would beto provide hoard directors Academy expert busi ness advice needed Three changes made original document 1 title changed Business Advisory Committee Business Advisors Committee 2 first sentence paragraph C word appointed changed recommended 3 also para graph C second sentence changed recommended members members Executive Council members Execurive Coutc/l shall uppoin red membership com mittee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly accept Mr Browns proposal es tablishment Business Advisors Committee XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPROVAL PROCEDURES ML Pelta noted behalf Horrace Cain VI CD questionnaire certifica tion process should remain unchanged rh4t vice-presidents shall administer test give final approval issuing CD status MOVED seconded make new Contest Director qualification process effec tive immediately Novemher 13 1980 motion passed 10 3 against Xl VIII ED Note remainder meeting NAA representative present thus maximum number votes 12 XVI FLYING SITE PROGRAM Presentation hy Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Mr Styles advised Council pres ent activities future projects quest flying sites special interest following topics 1 new flying site moxie 2 establishment viable contacts within Edison Electric Institute National Recrea tion & Parks Association National Correctional Recreation Association 3 Fly ing Site Book update 4 columns Model clarion MOVED seconded flying site column included Model Aviation maga zine month motion failed 6 h against JV Pros VIII ED II SIT MOVED seconded Council go record supporting flying site column Model viuriun should appear magazine often possible motion passed 11 1 abstained IV help make space available flying site column MOVED seconded Executive Council member columns cut bach 20% last increase motion passed 9 3 against X S/T Ill MOVED seconded reconsider vote motion flying site column included MA month reconsidered motion failed 6 6 against SiT X VII V Pets ED XVII SYMPOSIUM FOR CHIEF ELECTED OFFiCER IPeesielentl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly next AMA president authorized uttend AMA expense symposium Chief Elected Officers currently scheduled hy American Society Association Ex ecutives XVIII INSTITUTION MEMBERSI-IIP President advised asked prison inmates family type mem bership package could obtained idea being full membership magazine would purchased rest terested inmates signing up family members magazine pros cons making type exception discussed result MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly people incarcerated such prisons sanutoria family membership will allowed ie full memhervhipone magazineall other persons family memhers VII abstained XIX PRESIDENTIAL AMA NUMBER See May 80 Council meeting minutes item XXIImotion 30 time suh ect nonnransferability Presidents AMA number discussed resolved meeting Council reaffirmed pre vious decision MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly son deceased President may given AMA number held father prior hecoming President XX SAFETY COMMITTEE President appointed committee draft proposal establishment Safety Committee including document define group its methud operation Committee comprised Bill Mathews John Preston Art Sabin XXI REVIEW OF NATS TROPHIES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Council establish policy hest Junior and/or Senior tro phy provided will awarded regardless he/she place combined age group event MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Nuts policy established whereby case ties duplicate trophies awarded duplicate placing subtracted determine next positionexample 1 2 2 4 2nd place tied XXII SECOND FREE FLIGHT IFAII TEAM MANAGER H Brodersen spoke behalf FAt FF community reporting Team Se lection Committee team members feel need second team manager deal teams tactical requirements Brodersen advised matching funds sought general AMA/FAI Fund amount approximately $600 No motion made agreed general consensus program participants should first polled obtain permission no spend necessary money second team manager own FF Team Fund ap proval participants use money purpose could presented Council request matching funds AMA XXIII MEMBERSHIP LISTS Headquarters requested answer con cerning whether individual committee authorized request AMAs memhership list campaign purposes After discussion MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director have drawn up implementation January 1 1981 use consent form would define de tails such price list used commercial purposes resale including time frame delivery after receipt formats available XXIV SMITHSONIAN PROJECT Council advised concerning de tails Smithsonian project involved payments offered museum AMA speakers contract basis Hardy Bendersee speakers confirmed hut noted AMA participants may incaring expenses beyond Smithsonians re muneration Brodersen recommended AMA fund direct expenses covered Smithsonians contract model ship ping lodging nor meals slide reproduction like since project has PR benefits AMA MOVED seconded AMA finan cially support shipping materials Smithsonian project up $1000 Smithsonian will nor cover such costs AMA speakers motion passed 8 2 against IX Pens 2 abstained IV S/T XXV CANADIAN VOTE Discussed issue Canadians other foreign groups right vote general consensus agreed AMAs Bylaws clearly state memhers have voting rights least national office regardless members country residence MOVED seconded AMA mem bers polled regardless country ensi dence national offices President Secretary/Treasurer starting next election motion passed amended S 4 against Jil V Pens Ill XXVI OFFICER COLUMN CONTENT IN MODEL VIA TION MOVED seconded officer columns Model Aviation shall used own individual campaign purposes during campaign period motion failed 2 8 against X V IV VII III VIII Pins IX 2 abstained S/T ED XXV NEXT COUNCIL MEETING general consensus agreed winter Executive Council meeting will held January 31 Atlanta GA conjunc tion Hobby Industry Association nual trade show meeting adjourned 925 pm APPENDIX Concept To establish Business Adel sues Committee Puepase To pronide President Eneen lien Director Secretaryfreeasurer and/or Executine Counuil wits soundien buard ye aeperienced Easiness adelsoes Recommended Makeup recom mended mandatory tnat tire com mittee made opel Clue Indleiduals tee followiun bachorounds iui tan attuenep preferably some contact nun prugit corporate law exercised DC 121 hanker ginancial maconce 131 An av countant anain prelerably wits non-peol corporate euperience 141 An entrepreneur small business omner/mananer 151 busi ness ececution workino eamlllar lame nosiness mananement Note should AMA member nolunteers B Authority/Responsihility com mittee shall hane unit authority advise Presidenl Exevutine Dlrector/Councll Secretary[rreasurer wits authorIty/re sponsihillty Cor actions remainion suiely wits President Seceetary/Trnasueer Execution Dirnctor/Council C Aupolntment members 01 commIttee shall recummenana Eu ceutioc Director appeneed Coo neiL membeet Enecutlee Council shall appointed membership com mitten 0 Mechanics 01 Operation Eunco nun Director President Seceetary/Treasurer may correspond telephone letter members committee Enecutine Council may renuest adoice channelion paperwork throunh normal Headnuarters distribution intent 00 proposal diminIsh way authority og elected employed otticers 01 AMA rather 10 provide souece oe ex pert advice enable make best possible decisions Oresent Council made up ne members eutensive business eupenienee no nuarantee guture Councils will blessed Ivan enperieneed able keep up neer channino compienities 01 mod ern business FCC Report continued page 82 appears operation fairly evenly distrib uted over asailahie frequencies 7276 MHz group over 1700 huse stations cearly 1800 mobile stations counted 278 identified existing RC fre quencies licenses no data number transmitters output power available Gioen existing RC equipment de signs relative powers RC fixed services frequencies quite removed channel assigned can cause interference RC operations imperative receiver band widths consequently transmission band widths reduced well increasing fre quency separation shared stations continued operations 72 MHz successful coming years Since iv esident co-channel sharing scale viable alternative future indeed ever need new frequency raster apart current both 72 MHz fixed service other shared users apparent also evident successful RC shar ing high power fixed stations can ac complished frequency separation near beyond 10 KHz receiver band width can maintained 6 KHz 12 KHz receiver bandwidth must down least 40-45 dB operate successfaliy leads us two paths future allocations maintains status quo existing services white other requires frequency coordination someones part Path 120 KHz Spacing maintain status quo fixed users future RC allocations would done no split channel basis other words assign ments would made between current 20 KHz raster beginning 72010 MHz equipment would designed foe 10 KHz spacing frequency spacing like units would 20 KHz would provide good measure protection shared fixed users 72 MHz well very good protec tion like users JRC Furthermore possibility RC station causing interfer ence fixed user likewise reduced 20 KHz channel spacing compatible frequency synthesis Path 2 10 KHz Spacing 10 KHz frequency spacing can work 72 MHz given enough attention tolerances tO KHz raster also compatible fee quency synthesis severai drawbacks rob KHz spacing No frequency coordination exists 72 MHz allocations fixed service Potentially half new raster would unusable some parts country due co-channel fixed use Existing allocations RC Service would still displace adjacent frequency users new raster obvious best alternative Path 1 receiver bandwidth limited 5560 Hz since frequency sharing other services facilitated Safe control RC models type re quire best frequency protection possible Prequency coordination other forms weeding frequencies certain areas less preferable frequency assignment plan inherently safer first place Since 20 KHz spacing appears workable detailed evaluation actual receiver bandwidths presently attainable coincidentally optimum transmitted band width fit leto receiver bandyass se lected has developed Figure 10 shows several response curves readily available ceramic B pole filters various bandwidths along superim posed transmitter envelope Figure 11 shows single practical F filter bandyass against several superimposed curves AM FM transmitter bandwidths Tests made upon receivers show over time temperature toler ances given earlier quite possible work 20 KHz raster either AM FM modulatiov methods provided AM trans mission confined about 4 KHz occopied bandwidth requires closer control rise fall items transmitted OFF pulses ensure bandwidths New regu lations mast require both frequency tolerance stability held limits originally proposed bandwidth re duced 8 KHz least 6 KHz Narrow er bandwidth receivers must used im prove safety being incorporated leto new raster proposed continued 84 Model Aviation LaLonde continued page 83 finished high schooling Marine Corps Quanrico VA assigned duties Cuba Puerto Rico Iceland elsewhere decorated heralded soldier dis charged honor Fifth Marine Division Camp Lejune NC 1952 funeral services held St Marys Church community VFW sent four its members tarry casket proudly United States Marine Corps dispatched 10 its finest full regalia elite color guard wearing dress blues white gloves white hats rifles pay homage fallen comrade Before coffin low ered ground American flag draped over carefully removed folded handed widow During lowering ceremonies US Marine slowly blew tear ful soulful Taps say goodby Today Xerox 9400 does work Art used office no machine no person will ever able other things Artcould well provide inspira tion laughing entertainment everyone around him part him can never replaced will never forgotten 1981 Nomination cont page 78 considered Nominating Committee two names per office will approved Committee listing ballot However ballot will provide write-in votes additional candidates meet requirements ARE CURRENT OFFICERS AUTOMATICALLY RE-NOMINATED No An AMA member must nominate current officer re-election should writing per foregoing procedures PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT required AMA bylaws nomination procedures shall accordance Council-approved Nomination Proce dures Document document shall published least 90 days prior nual Nominating Committee meeting Note publication current Nomination Procedures Document unless superseded recent publication prior 90-day requirement Flying Site continued page 79 however no substitute AMA blanket policy coverage club landowner receive Some interesting items surfaced through replies follows club owns its flying field flood plain area rent out half property crops pays taxes piece land An added benefit piece real estate surrounded swamp other farmland air space aismost unlimited Geographical location club does seem main item far available land concerned Clubs crowded East Coast seem have sites large clubs wide open western areas clubs smallest memberships Free Flight clubs need something get people interested Free Flight very viable segment model aviation picture know glamor seems Radio Control lessons learned Free Flight activities invalu able also cheaper form model flying radio instances means people smaller budgets can enter world model aircraft Maybe need symposium get part hobby stimulated growing am sure 99% old timers got start Free Flight am sure NFFS would welcome ideas get chosen activity higher off tarmac new problem right appears clubs encourage new fli ers allowing guests come fields However almost insist guest join AMA prior flying plane site Executive Council did pass Guest Membership arrangement last year prospective fliers could get 30-day AMA membership effective day after postmark ing $500 fee application Head quarters money will credited towards annual membership person joins AMA within 60 days time final note affects insurance rate clubs park cars too close flight line state 30 feet big percentage under 50 feet landing areas majority property damage claims received involve model hitting parked vehicle can reduce claims type through exercising simple safety pro cedures such parking further away better look go insurance market coverage survey later get more date compiled Thanks again club officers helped projectGeoff Styles tennecticut Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island e Vermeet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aoaete Vic-Preaiaianna Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Snrees Nashua NH 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. La MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Boleluc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kicrery ME 03904 Sorry short time deadline almost past rather have column wish ask District people write phone needs Threre many meets fun flies set up club papers scheduling members repeat sched ules unnecessary contest schedule magazine will also have contests fun flies listed Mall shows currently scheduled time issue reaches follows Newington Mall Newington N HApril 25-26 Flying Tigers Bedford NH Mall Sat urday May 2 New London CT dont have name mall May 9 Auburn MA Mall Show May 23 Expo 81 show Groton CT May 29 30 31 June 26 East Lyme Appreciation Week East Lyme CTto run through until following weekend accord ing calendar Just received flyer about South Shore RC Club Fun Fly Bridgewater MA Sunday April 26perhaps just little late read about will feature spot landing Carrier timed taxi balloon bust RC Bill Wilbur will having LOBSTER AND CLAM BAKE AT THE NESSA FIELD June 13 14 can write phone Bill Kittery find out about will include some Sport Scale events understand NESSA field Berwick ME Films scheduled many show ings have VHS videotape cassette newest films Modelings Grand Illu sions Marvelous Miniatures both tape may borrowed copied Southern New England RC Championships Waterford CT airport Pattern Nov ice ADVANCE Expert Trophies 3rd place 9 5 June 6 7 Camping airport lots motels nearby Joe Giar dino Potter Hill Road Westerly RI CD Phone 401 596-7819 Next report another Council meeting held Washington DC April 4 5 Apparently politics over will handle list agenda items should take week two New Jersey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baystde NY 11361 Aaadete VtcePremdeate Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Wittow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2SchenectadyNY t23tJ9 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts portion report usually given form editorialization months edition gives way timely announcement cordial invitation modelers around district participate aeronautical birthday just heard about elebration 50th anniversary dedication Floyd Bennett Field Brook lyn NY May 23 shall commemorate origin true aviation landmark Built upon site old Barren Island Airport Floyd Bennett Field New Yorks first munici pal airport predecessor John F Kennedy International LaGuardia Air ports intimately linked such creators aviation history Jimmy Doolittle Wiley Post Amelia Earhart Doug Wrong-Way Corrigan Howard Hughes tab Balbo Clar ence Chamberlain Frank Hawks many others too numerous mention 1974 Floyd Bennett Field placed under jurisdiction US Department Interior Gateway Recreational Area became part National Park Ser vice controls such famous recreational sites Yellowstone National Park other equally well-known areas As modeler undoubtedly aware through longterm efforts Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc facilities great airport became available RC model flying field modeler can June 1981 85 establish ability fly competently hence safely Beginning May 19 continuing through Memorial Day May 25 National Park Service celebrating occasion hereby urge modelers within reasonable proximity Brooklyn NY participate event have asked Nation al Park Service amass array models possible especially represent ing aircraft 20s 30s display during week Special parking facilities will furnished modelers formed models display will under watchful surveillance National Park Service Rangers addi tion static display will fullscale helicopter model flying demonstra tions participating shall expressing appreciation wonderful attitude toward model aviation has adopt ed thus far US Department Interior thus allowing us fly Floyd Bennett Field Great Kills Recre ational Area Staten Island looking toward future distinct possibili ty time time other properties National Park Service will open up us model aircraft flying sites wish information could pass along news cele bration came us quite recently writing still fully aware such details whether will static competition awarding prizes etc merely public display model aircraft nothing efforts great deal appreciation down press deadline June issue will reach between April 27 May 4 see no way filling yond what have already said concerning occasion further information day meet draws closer suggest contact Miss Michaelene Mickey Carpenter 50th Anniversary Coordinator Gateway National Recreational Area Head quarters Building No 69 Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY 11234 Telephone 212-630 0293 Essay Month good friend Dan Basovitch Richmond Model Flying Club has written intriguing piece wish share point describing facet model aviation pre sented through courtesy Dans club newsletter Thrust Line RCer title question has asked dozens times wives children neighbors friends speaking mis understood RC pilot think should set straight RC pilot person involved hobby sport building aircraft kit scratch seeing com pleteci successfully flown feeling seeing production flying indescribable joy first landing exhilarating comradeship RC club lends itself type people RCers friendly group always trying spread RC fever potential hobbyists spectator sees models perceives obvious type size appearance model seeing RCer looks RC air craft sees love effort time money lot oneself final product try bring life box Balsa wood other parts Sometimes exacitng realism always idea getting inanimate pile wood plastic metal glue live few moments time Through centuries man has craved fly like bird currents air Although RC pilots fly inside models minds fly airplanes trying create feeling flying Flying RC aircraft takes knowledge ability skill Whether considered frustrated pilots grown men toy airplanes lust Plane nuts nothing like flying RC Dan Basovitch RC Flyer Free Flight Anyone Last column re ported projected meet Western New York Free Flight Society July 11 12 Pike NY special service elite group membership excels sniffing out thermals making hardy Souls Free Flighters Well heres another earlier chance thing per suasion time-honored club Sky scrapers will May 30 31 hold two contests US Army Airfield Galeville NY Saturday will feature FAI Towline A2 Wakefield Power Sunday such AMA events ABCD hA Gas HL Glider Unlimited Rubber Al Towline flyer complete map yours ask ing Joel Chesler 91 Nottingham Road Malverne Park NY 11565 Telephone 516593-751 8 Big Doings speak ers kind Pie-in-the Sky informed Biggies planes necessarily people will star South ern Tier Aero Societys STARS SPAN GLED SCALE RALLY July 25 26 Olean Municipal Airport Olean NY Third Annual Giant Scale Meet Somers RC Club Somers NY August 1 2 Long Island Aero Radio So ciety LIARS Sport Scale Festival August 15 16 Bayport Aerodrome Bayport NY See Contest Calendar elsewhere magazine further details Schenectady May 23-24 1981 means go straight Schenectady County Airport take 13th Annual Pattern Meet fam ous Thundervolts says President CD Bryan Sattler says Bryan area September 20 go promptly Saratoga County Airport enjoy F-500 Racing Meet Bryan contends days speeds Pattern well some classes Pylon impose need extra special atten tion safety standpoint agree GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dive Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati DH 45236 Aaencate Vim--rdsnna Joe Ciba, 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Hejornan SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird JacksOn 1025 Walnan Sn. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkay 217 Euclid Ave Scortdale PA 15683 As read flying season should have started big Toledo show will history Ill very happy about both oc cu rences past month finally made long talked about trip Eastern Pennsylvania met members clubs out way evening March 9 flew Philadelphia met airport Dick Penrod played host chauffeur trip next evening Dick jour neyed up Allentown have dinner number ex-Presidents Lehigh Valley RC Club present Secretary After great dinner guys proceeded over community center meeting attended about 75-80 people representing six clubs area addi tion Lehigh Valley RC Club host representatives Bath Modelaires Bath PA Queen City RC Club Allentown PA Moorestown Flying Tigers Moorestown PA Tuscarara RC Club Tusca rara PA Buc-Le Aero Sportsmen After showing couple films spent rest evening question answer session until time close place up got impression group happy what AMA doing ques tions asked very good well thought out Thanks LVRC club making possible talk clubs time Wednesday March 11 journeyed over Valley Forge Signal Seekers after another great dinner few members boy didnt realize being AMA VP would quite fattening attended meeting high school auditorium About 150-200 attendees came seven clubs including Valley Forge Signal Seek ers Delaware County RC Club Medina PA Prop Stoppers Marple Newtown PA Warminster-Glenside RC Club PA two District II clubs Pine Barrons Med ford NJ Burlington County RC Club Burlington NJ Again new flying field film shown after short busi ness meeting some show tell got question answer discussion both AMA technical subjects Again ing too short nice able learn what people part district think Again thanks host clubs especially Dick Penrod making trip possible Last month reported schedule included trip National Model Air plane Show Cleveland business got way work unable attend telephone conversation AVP Joe Eiben very involved show indicated bigger ever over 700 entries Now thats some static show apologize Cleveland area modelers making show find necessary put some beans table once didnt get meet eastern Pennsylvania trip Flying Dutchmen Reading PA arc districts active clubs judging mail get planning unique event model airplane group trip Harrahs casino Atlantic City scheduled April 26 Now know go Las Vegas other year Tournament Champions ridiculous Seriously sounds like fun excellent ex pensive way reward wives putting up us Good luck Id like thank responded plea someone computer sort out keep track non-modeling licenses being issued frequencies now have individual working 86 Model Aviation hopefully will have some results shortly Just case have names file encounter problems have gotten requests lately about AMA films tablesop display unit have use district copies three AM As films Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions new short flying site film Plane Place Perfect Day AMA Headquarters has other films available through best try obtain films through Head quarters primary reason having copies use give program district However am happy have copies used time dont have program scheduled biggest problem lately has trying get films and/or display booth back time next use use films booth please get back im mediately after event wait few days before sending have already group disappointed film didnt get back time just today got display booth back three hours before set up again another show thank God Greyhound Enough gab month lets fly May 2Lackawanna Aero Modelers Expo Viewmont Mall Lackawanna PA Contact Jim Ryan 342-3760 September 20KRC Electric Fly Hatfield PA Contact Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maryland 0 Noflh Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Note 1 Upon receipt $5 fee AMA will mail credit voucher verification amount plus regular membership applica tion guest guest may renew either directly AMA through local club 2 Because day after postmark re quirement temporary AMA membership annot begin day guest makes $5 payment prevent situation guest might try flying club have accident pay fee re quirements club insurance coverage make necessary guests intent regis tered advance participation day after postmark date mailing $5 fee acceptable form registration Another question frequently asked con cerns claims submitted last year much money paid out insurance company 87 claims paid out $2029565 have reserve $8836000 pending final resolution Radio Control League North Caro lina has asked host District IV AMA meeting again year did magnifi cent job last year missed last years meeting missed enjoy able informative meetings ever held District IV So plan now attend years meeting October17 18 Greensboro NC Bill Helms AVP North Carolina spearheading years meeting sure would like hear Indoor Free Flight Control Line individuals would like hear comments see some participation other area members such Control Line Free Flight present time two groups working Nats Sites 1982 both ot sites would District IV group working Delaware another North Carolina approach club help please give support can develops Whats Happening District IV Greensboro Radio Aero Modelers Plans Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aasodate vee-Preedesste Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carnodon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870are developing purchase land will Bob Chempioe 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606expand present flying facilities Howed Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901will have annual mall show April V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard LaneWilninaton DE 1980917-18 club also looking someone John Preston7012 Civira Court Fells Church VA 22042their area tractor blade will Charles5peu 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC27028donate services help new parking lot past two months have visiting ton-Salem Radio Control Club clubs throughout district theplans Second Annual Cross Country asked questions does tem-Race well underway will similar porary membership work hope ex-an automobile rally will start end planation will clear up questions AMAThrift Field Winston-Salem NC Contact chartered clubs may grant temporary mem-Jim Dull information919 766bership help newcomer decide or4898 wants join club under follow- axecusors Thanks letter ing conditionsfrom Allen Schanzle Maxecutors offi 1 guest pays club officer feecers think both have better idea of $5 provides thirty day AMA mem-each other now really did appreciate bership effective day after postmarkthe response Its healthy usand date AMA HQ guests fee name andkeep newsletter coming enjoy addressits very good newsletter 2 Guest membership available rict Columbia RC Club DCRC time per year basisGlider Group January meeting pre 3 $5 fee will credited paymentsenSed winners year-round glider AMA dues balance regularcompetition well earned trophies AMA membership fee forwarded AMAKen Troxell made presentations Expert HQ within 60 days after 30 day guest per-and Sport categories have names iod expiresof winners congratulations 4 Guest membership does permit theof holder enter sanctioned contests join char- e Modelers Friday July 3 Meade tered clubs enter National Model Air-Modelers will host 10th Annual Inde plane Championships does protect clubpendence Day Model Air Show Fort George actions guest operating mod-G Meade Maryland Range 3 event els club siteAMA sanctioned anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license RC cordially invited participate purpose show demonstrate facets hobby possible 3000 spectators event attracts throughout day information contact Hoyt Bishop CD 301 944-6789 Thats month Alahama Florida Seorgia Miosisoippi Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolira C Tonoessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Aociete Vice-Preedents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Deiray Bead, FL 33444 Fhillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizal SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo FR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherom FO Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacher 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Spring has burst upon District V explosion activity Magnolia Classic Jackson MS Glen Sig Memorial Meet Jacksonville FL Florida State Championships name just three big gies Coming events include Fiesta Five Flags Pensacola FL Music City Control Line Meet Nashville TN sec ond Annual Rodent Round-Up St Peters burg FL Florida Barnstorming Con tests Polk County FL love names contests popular hobbies men boys around Dalton GA currently guessed itflying model airplanes 42 RCers have formed Carpet Capital RCers Thats large club relatively small town getting good newspaper coverage support local businesses meet ing sites flying sites Approximately 50 models displayed mall show Melbourne FL Indi River Kontrol Society included Quarter Scale Nieuport flying saucer Big Stik piggy-back Little Stik mention few District V will scene 1981 Masters Tournament Once again Rocket City Radio Control Club RCRC Hunts ville AL will host Masters US RC Aerobatics team compete World Championships will chosen right own backyard will fantastic event watch Huntsville great place visit plan spend few days June 1981 87 p space shuttle has nothing combi nationLittle Stik launched back Big Stikl around June 27-28 watch some top Pattern fliers country world show its done Another choice event District V Puerto Rico Nacs year will held September 5 6 7 Puerto Rico started mini-Nats idea now Alaska ready try about catchy nameThe Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks Better yet town Cape Coral has designated 11 acre site large lake flying field RISea Hawks less year old al ready claim club greatest potential become southwest Floridas larg est active club Among other things very active Florida Soaring Society also very active group hazards Free Flight Russ Timmons Bill Gray both Chattanooga RC Club have use bow arrow pistol retrieve rubber power models land trees Bill Grays Nite 28 also has known attack Danny Brooks Sweet Stick noticed precise looking error free newsletter Martin County Modelers wrote Editor John Cox story Its done magicthe magic computer John engineering programmer Siorsky Aircraft wrote program him self kind enough send have HP 2647A computer need program will help process newsletter let know Thanks computer keeps up AMA members now have list jun ior members District V 244 less 1% District V members Floridai 20 Georgia39 Alabama 32 Tennessee30 South Carolinai 4 Mississippi9 Puerto Rico0 What interests RC140 all75CL19 FF9 INi Since junior door prime interest deserves recog nition Jeff Everson Coral Gables FL Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aindet VIcs-rmid.nsa Frank Hugrien 401 5 Birch Plattburg MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th Si Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania IL 60510 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhor,me University City MO 63132 Jim Sear, P0 Ban 300 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Man spring days arouse things age urge go out fly other day visited local flying field watching another older fellow bore holes sky field close highway RCer landed engine idled turned towards highway hearse followed several cars passing bowed head uttered short prayer turned around again zoom small aircraft sky Later mentioned him about nice gesture respect said Its least could married thirty years Ah yes must let nice flyingdaysgo waste must Sunday March 7 brought lot Sky larks field What litterbugs balsa splinters seed would swallowed forest summer didnt shed balsa OS 6OFSR shed shaft Guess wasnt ready wake up winters nap Some clubs find new ways enjoy winter example Quincy II Falcons RC Whats Happening knows about FF No FF newslet ters year May 3 Chicago IL Aero Angels English Tournament airplane CL meet May 3 St Louis MO Buder Park Eagles Soaring meet May9-10 Neoga IL Lincoinland Pattern meet Ralph White May i 7 Kansas City MO KCRC Fun Fly May 24 Palatine IL Harper College Treetown Modelaires CL contest May 30-3i Springfield MO Pattern June 6 Smichville MO Dam Busters Fun Fly IL June 6-7 Lake City RC Expo Waukegan June 6-7 Elk Grove Village IL Chicagoland RC Open Fun Fly June 6-7 St Louis MO Pattern June 7 East St Louis Holten Park Eagles Soaring June 13-i 4 Chicago IL Aero-Angels Combat CL Meet June 13-i4 Kokomo IN Blue Angels Pat tern Sport Scale June i 3-i 4 Kansas City MO KCRC Pat tern June i4 Rockford IL Rock Valley Open Fun Fly June 2i Peoria IL Wyreflyers CL meet Detweiler Park June 21 Half-Day IL Lakeshore RCQ-500 Races Old Nike Site June 28 Poplar Bluff MO Freelancers RC Sixth Annual Fun Fly June 28 Elk Grove Village IL Venture Hobbys Warbird Races New Associations/Clubs/Activities Mid west CL Association reports John Ballard 10102 Kimblewick Louisville KY 40223 forming new CL Racing Pilots Association John wants AMA attention spe cific needs racing especially Nats Midwest CL Association pushing use Novice/Expert rather AMAs Jr-Sr-Open seems PAMPA RC events readily demonstrate way go want growth Stan Scoyout somewhereI kind thought would have convinced Free Flight Contest Board look forward timehowever? MA p 86 March 81 Fred French VP Lexington KY MAC work organizing Central Kentucky Model ing Association kindsRC FF CL boats planes cars etc Sounds great Call Fred 606 272-9116 new club Model Aviation Academy has formed Chicagoland MAA appears directed towards highly professional approach RC has alimited membership meet Deiphian House Hickory Hills IL 3rd Wednesday month Indianapolis IN RC clubs promoted inter-club fun fly Through Leo Dickey developed AMA District VI ClubTeam Fun Fly Now another club working similar fine project Smithville MO KC area Dam Busters have initiated KC Metro Fun Fly first scheduled July 12 Smith yule Field club team project clubs should contact Ray Meyers 3605 Shady Lane Gladstone MO 641 i9 4544656 AnotherMan Lost Good ole Bob Vojslavek has deserted midwest fortress go forth rescue sinking ship Ah brave man Bob V Anyway Bob good luck best wishes us new job AMA Headquarters DC Keep er afloat ol buddy Change Notice Treetown Modelaires CL Contest originally scheduled two days now one-day meet due site restrictions Some events have dropped Please check Competition Newsletter issue and/or next month contact Contest Director Lexington KY MAC Exhaust Fumes James Check Editor FADS quoted Air Trails Annual 1952 good Half-A RC planes flying very suc cessfully fact appears day RC Giants weighing pounds powered Class D plus engines definitely past Check comments Quarter Giant other large Scale models buried about 30 years ago Does anyone go ghost rally AMA District VI RC Club-Team Fun Fly Contrary popular opinion spon sored AMA did divert some VP travel allowance help finance project anyone objects speak up AMA diverts dollars FAI Nats select few divert few dollars back some sport fliers also contribute FAI/ Nats CL FF modelers care work up similar program Ill help way can just present plans pre pared perform legwork 1981 Program Illinois Champaigne August 22-23 Chain paigne County RC Club Jack Murray RR 4 Champaigne IL 61820 Indiana Plainfield August 22-2 3 Plainfield Screaming Eagles RC Club Dave Bloom er 860 Longfellow Plainfield IN 46168 CD Leo Dickey Lapel IN RC Flying Field Kentucky Lexington August 15-16 Lex ington MAC Frank Rogoyski 1800 Claymill Rd Lexington KY 40502 Missouri St Peters August 15-16 St Peters MO Wayne Knaust 1508 Watson St Charles MO 63301 District Neoga IL/Effingham IL Sep tember 26-27 Host club RC Sport Fliers CDHorrace Cain 312 537-8533 1981 rules have mailed clubs via 1980 contacts club does have information contact myself AVP near Its ball meet such nice peo pie Dont miss 88 Model Aviation Un 1-ebruary Th 1-alcons held Indoor Peanut Scale Delta Dart contest win ners Back Row LR Dave Siebrasse Bill Laws Larry Cady Doc del Castillo Jim Allen Out front Tim Martin Tad Hess ling Rose Marie del Castillo Next month will have some flying site formation Indy West Side RC KG Northern Knights Until thenFly Friendly Skies Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bradersen District VII Vice Pren dent P 0 Bee 1104 tirmingVarrr MI 4d0 12 Aimomate Vice4rusidmsns James Clark 4444 Woodsiest Dr. NE Cedar Asoids IA 52401 Tony taliano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th So Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert D Landberg 4928 Tiop St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsant Dr Madinoc WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Pictures news Al Scidmore AVP Madison WI him building Gen tle Lady West Towne Mall Show start four man heat hA Pylon September 1980 meet Fond-du-Lac part WILLI circuit What series nine contests Wisconsin Illinois hA Pylon Racing Bob Johnson Fond-du Lac farthest camera 1980 circuit winner Next picture Jeff Nel sonMadison Paul YeeSheboygan Ron ZakerChicago Dick ShieldsRockford holding ears Heres whole gang WILLI racers Al Scid front left first Flew modified GLH Looks younger hat Wisconsin has annual State RC Sail plane Championship program Points toward championship earned contests host ed participating clubs Gregg Seydel Contest Coordinator District VII West 1980 State Champ Gregg recently achieved LSF level V Apparently northern cli mates hone men fine competitive edge Ill take Taft Madison club holds five AMA records John Lusk Duration Mod Std Class Keith Scid Duration Standard Class Keith Scid Closed Course Distance Standard Class Al Scid Duration Unlimited Class Al Scidmore Closed Course Distance Unlimited Class Incidentally plan join folks Suds City Soar-In Banquet Well now Otherwise beginning pay attention commercial indus trial interference shared frequencies being brought view ith publica tion new licenses issued users frequencies Al Linder Detroit Aero Modelers 150 members targeted 1981 took initiative write several usersan explanatory letter little questionnaire got replies very informative scrap metal operation area obvious interference source except transmitted during week during business hours generally speaking base transmitter several mobile units prompted con siderable concern meeting home explore try brainstorm plan action asked Al bring together some experts could contribute dis cussion Present Russ Gerolamon manufacturing engineer ham radio opera tor Andy Pesonew industrial com munications Ray Vincent AMA 7998 controls design engineer Bob Grant repre senting Indian City RC Club Pete Waters Kraft Midwest RC Contest Board member Al Linder host discussion ranged n others allowed fly frequencies s weve having unexplained crashes referring scrap company operation identified two areas action first find transmitters inter fere us negotiate use different channel second induce local FCC office avoid issuing chan nels new applications considered pilot meeting general meet ing area clubs would have opportunity have representation should held plan strategy action meeting suggested April 20th An emphatic conclusion no indi vidual club action should undertaken first task fact-finding planning gain understanding underlying technical aspects political proce dural organizational makeup FCC local level can determine specific achievable objectives make contact FCC frequency users thought after listening John Worth Walt Good explain small segment vast expanse frequency allocations need special talent present ourselves local FCC people someone prominent politics law news mediaor apersonality Ill bet could get appointment responsive ear right away example Al Kaline tow April 20 meeting should very productivewere talkin about live Arkansas siana Mesica hama n VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aisoemos Vic-Prssidnns Sud Friedl 5512 Soathwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Ptemnton TX 78064 Dao Parsons 11809 Fulmr NE Albuctuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. Eartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 keeping spotlighting particular areas within district Ted has asked Ed Perez north Texas Associate VicePresident report local happenings Last month Teds theme concern new frequency proposal writ ing its little early gauge response around district have expertise field have opinionpro conhed like hear Its impor tant have input expect get best FCC Lets hear still interested including photo graphs preferably black white around district column tended include picture RC model designed built Bob Baker Gold en Triangle RC Club Grand Prairie What interesting wings swept forward asked Bob hed ever flown model such unusual design said hadbut U-Control Well flew before could get camera itand needless say head head con frontation terra firma told flew well cause crash due thumb glitches Oh well said another under way hopefully next time Ill get picture Im unusual aircraft tend Southwest Modelers Show Dallas May 16 17 make sure check out Ed Couchs F16 Hes come up tryly scale landing gears retract system Its amazing youre interested Im sure Ed would glad talk about 817-283-7081 group Thunderbirds RC Forth Worth have organized Fun Fly-Fly Off RC clubs Dallas-Fort Worth area end finalists will meet what should Super Bowl Fun Flies November Sounds fun good way modelers get know another share interest Contact Thu nderb irds President details Scale buffs Texas Scale Air Group Dallas will hosting Scale Masters Qualifying Meet Mineral Wells TX June 27 28 went along group evaluate facilities Its absolutely best flying site Ive ever seen Its old helicopter pad concrete far can see expansion joint top five contestants will eligible attend Scale Masters Rough River KY quali fying meet open AMA members wish attend mark calendar plan Charlie Viosca CD contact person 214-241-1 172 June 1981 89 Reserve Labor Day Dallas RC Club sponsored Southwest Championships three day event including Pattern Scale Pylon racing fellows really know keep families involved interested sport too Last fall children assembled flew Delta Darts competition dis tance length flight About 20 women competed see could reel out kite fastest enjoyed extended flights kids took over after demolish ing planes Have good time fly safely Colorado C Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyos DISTRICT REPORT Travis EclImnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ainccut Vie-Prnidnta Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Prarie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 5 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th St. Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Oogwood Gratton NO 58237 Jim Rickents 516 5 Cloudas Sbus Falls SO 57103 season mall shows displays award meetings has certainly busy District IX films AMA display booth have constant use since January Ive received number notes newslet ters indicating lots positive feelings toward model aviation general some club groups reaping benefits PR wise local governments parks de partments theme ties closely what AMAs flying site coordinator Geoff Styles has say column May 81 Model Aviation Take minute review itgive some get lot return Ive opportunity work through project youll no doubt hear about future Delta Dart II AMAzer Control Line design used basic second step model beginner As educator Ive access neat bunch kids school have just completed some Dart ils have en joyed minute activity Should have some pictures information later time Look Associate RT Dick Crowley probably needs little introduction Sailplane circles either local national level Dick some months back accepted appointment Associate Vice-President Colorado District IX model background consists small Stick models youngster Control Line during teen years RC re cently became interested RC Soaring during 70s residing California brought interest him moved Colorado mid 70s Dick presently flies RC Sailpianes RC Power Hand Launch Gliders Indoor Rub ber Peanut EZB etc avid contest flier travels major contests around country usually placing quite well 79 won 2-M RC Sailplane event Lincoln Nats placed finals 80 FAI Sailplane team selection California Dick has indicated strong interest fur thering types modeling will work toward development hobby/sport especially willing assist newcomers developing skills has further worked extensively city state national au thorities procurement develop ment flying sites Dick willing meet clubs individuals District IX plan enhance sport/hobby model aviation AMA member Hal Palmer shares us some neat happenings taking place Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club located Northglenn-Thornton area Colorado Ive kidded Hal some other mem bers group about keeping us posted activities some time hope will appreciate what doing perhaps role-model efforts club Questions Hals address included wish info what MAS does year Thought otherciubs through out country might like hear what typical club can much effort little expense bring RC hobby attention community club Miniature Aero Sportsters 70 member sport oriented very dedi cated RC club Denver area Like clubs lost flying site development area able arrange Adams County Commissioners use parcel land adjacent county fair grounds expense developed own triangular runway complex oiled dirt concrete pit areas roofed sun shelters club flying safety rules requirements licenses insurance etc have adopt ed commissioners rules field have almost full control through commissioners authority Anyone can fly must meet requirements show appreciation use site felt should something public devised program air craft displays air show give public interesting afternoon free enter tainment also let us put RC hobby before people otherwise might never know existed provide static displays larger shopping center malls year feature 20 30 aircraft types members pres ent demonstrate discuss equipment hundreds people people curious genuinely interested think leave display informed about hobby urge see things action developed three hour air show held flying field Sunday July 4th weekend Also al ways hold mall displays day before air show have minimal time mall guests forget about us air show programs involve flight demonstrations various types air craft fun fly events along running commentary PA narrator Quickee-SQO races Scale Pattern Quarter Scale etc included well manned ground display aircraft year will feature AT-6 race open show banner-tow welcoming crowd end similarly thank banner Parachute drops model half hour provide prizes keep youngsters enthused climax show air battle between Red Baron Snoopy defends Airdrome Baron makes dive bomb tack direct hit Airdrome Headquarters see photo below pursued downed Snoopy much delight everyonealways crowd pleaser after show have own trainer air craft instructor pilots available specta tors fly nominal fee have put four annual shows date another scheduled July have well received Sheriffs officers last year estimated overall crowd 1500 2000 aint bad considering temperatures mid high 90s also excellent feature coverage mall air show activities both tele vision newspapers Naturally shows dont just happen take months planning coordina tion requires combined efforts members club feel worth Everyone pitches best abili ty feel have achieved goodwill commissioners public beginning look differently boys toys have derived several new members exposure have ball doing Oh incidentally County Director Parks Recreation now finishing stage first plane boy will make first flight come good weather got orientation hobby through very source encourage clubs try giving little communities Sincerely Hal C Palmer 10882 Mildred Drive Northglenn CO 80233 Phone 303 452-2333 Arizona fornia 0 Hawaii S Nevada ttsh x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonda Beach CA 90278 Ausociate Vbce-Prasidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisoim 1100 West Share Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafra Ct Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt8 Boo 51TucsooAZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 4465 Jupiter Or, Suit Lake City uT 84117 year Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California has ban90 Model Aviation Red Baron scores direct hit AIrdrome Headquarters Miniature Aero Sportsters nual air show Denver Resulting air battle proved Baron no match Snoopys defense tactics Photo Herb Varona quet clubs honor champions Fur thermore always individual high point awards age group champions FFMAASC shouldnt forget team chal lenge award contested clubs association know Ill send above mentioned items drop letter THERMALS years gathering Phil Kraft wife guests Since Phil Free Flight er good knew known attendees years winners Steve Beebe Open Jay Humelbaugh Senior David Turgeon Junior Max Men club cap tured team challenge back Thun derbugs held past three years Thunderbugs honored John Bonang 29 continuous years membership nifty framed scroll forthno small feat stay club long late February made return trip Camarillo attend meeting Camaril 10 Flying Circus club fourth time Id invited attended functions Prior meeting clubs Executive Vice-President Ken Holden wife Dora met took dinner great time talking hangar talk food al ways tastes better youve got good com pany meeting run Nick Nicholson bumped Vince Liquori mentioned last month having taken over Art Addington felled flu time got meet Art also along visiting club meeting Thats neat idea fun evening Have ever dropped another club visitor Try might like showed club AMAs new film slanted towards property owners Plane Plae Perleu lay well received Write want show some reluctant property owner next meeting attended involved rather long drive up coast Santa Maria invited Paul Castle attend TnValley RC Modelers meeting drove house gave peek latest project 1A-Scale Brown B2 better known Miss Los Angeles racing model huge Paul will put big Kawa saki hes done Its framed ready sanding went nearby restaurant met rest clubs officers wives Pauls wife Gail went us huge table Vice-President Mike Raving Dee club Secretary Wes Vasburg Doris club Treasurer kind shared between Dick Verda Enos club also brought local hobby shop owner Don Seagraves wife Renee guys sure treat wives hobby shop owners nice Dinner town club meeting complete Wow excellent meal swapped tales went meeting site 1 turned out beer distribution warehouse After meeting sampling room opened showed club new site film Plane Place Perfe Day enjoyed members Dan Brown borrowed show school class next day Id like visit club Drop line well work out date about AMA display booth Use mall show backdrop Need new site film Let alaska o 0 Montana on maton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amejane Vic-ridunna Al CuIer 1607 S von Elm PonelIo ID 83201 Simon Oroone Rn 1 Eon 48 Broadviow MT 59015 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Erce Nelson 807 6 Vieksbnrg Sn. Spokane WA 99208 Orlando Dlv Rocio 26608 Donor Cs Kent WA 98031 Oon Zippy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 interested Scale models should aware National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers cover Scale disciplines put out very well done newsletter Replica edited Bill Pepin information organization apply membership write John Preston Secretary/Treasurer 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK very active developing flight training course appears very professional provide student packets include student log other documents infor mation hold classes lot struction very difficult thing main tain level activity en vironment have cold weather experts Congratulations President Marty Hall Newsletter Editor Gene Rodgers efforts received letter Wayne Van Meter Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula MT would like share well pictures sent read long ago winter-time sail plane contest back east somewhere Enclosed few snapshots taken last Sunday Feb ruary 22 1981 5th annual Polar Bear Glider Meet held Missoula Sentinel High School practice field day before cold windy flew shirt sleeves Twelve fliers local club participated twelve finished meet four flights aircraft damage pictures show some action note that- Lovrien Froelich Junior members9th 8th grade respectively vni nill rhice Ed took prize winners percent-possible scores Wayne Van Meter Bird Time 969% Randy La Vole Viking 918% Ed Lovrien Aquila 897% events three five minute Precision two flights total eight minutes formal non-sanctioned event Usually tramp around land snow year temperature SOs lift needed RC contest schedule 1981 has prepared distributed Coordinator Jim McCarty clubs participated club has received drop him line self-addressed stamped en velope ask Jim did very com plete professional job con gratulated Pat him back see him because thanks gets January 1981 issue Bell Al- RC flyer edited Jim Harburg Bellingham WA contained very appropriate New Years wish would like pass closing month May have enough happiness keep sweet enough trials keep strong enough sorrow keep human enough failure keep humble enough success keep eager enough friends give comfort enough faith courage self business country ban ish depression enough wealth meet needs enough determination make day better yesterday See next month may landings happy ones June 1981 91 Frank Wheeler preparing launch Snark belonging pilot Joel Froelich O LovrIen Lrd liacel Aquila timer Joel Froelich IThese pictures Van Meteri JUNIOK. FLIGHTf ED WHIT 176 WaIl St Sta New York NV 100050 First Step Success- Wood Selection An excellent outdoor SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Phil Hartmans BLUE RIDGE SPECIAL $300 Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 write catalogue Its 14 built-up wing big jump up sophistication ladder AMA Cub adequate help rather young rank beginner should able complete kit extensively prefabri cated little bit older have fair craftsmanship should able put together quite satisfactorily building no help whatsoever start plans very very clear helpful construction notes two-page instruction sheet really well writ ten enough explanation building covering flying suggestion make least three models Building similar models different kits will improve aero modeling craftsmanship nearly much building same model better better Yes will gain some experience hopping kit kit much likely will just build several different mod els same low level competence miss out some valuable learning oppor tunities Lets take Blue Ridge Special First will build kit Study plans instruc tions AND MATERIALS very carefully Note wood has carefully selected manufacturer motor stick wood very hard wings leading trailing edges hard wing ribs lighter wood different grain 1/16 square sticks wing spar stabilizer fin pieces medium weight SELEC TION OF THE RIGHT PIECE OF WOOD FOR THE JOB GIVES STRENGTH WHERE NEEDED AND REDUCES WEIGHT WHERE POSSIBLE gets model off good start before open box Next manufacturer cut pieces exact length just little longer trimming perfect fit wing ribs beautifully cut out notched thing prefabrication does besides save time what wood should use what ribs should look like motor stick should tapered tail Actually manufacturer has done important work can learn lot examining materials before starting build kit Now lets build model again going build little neater re going learn lot too fact big step already have plans instruction sheet kit time also going learn select materials yourself FIRST REAL STEP becoming model builder Go local hobby shop pick out sup plies what will need 2 pieces 18x 1/16x 1/8 hard balsa 3 pieces 18x l/16x 1/16 medium hard 1 piece 18x3xl/16sheetmediumhard 1 piece 18x 318x 1/8 very hard balsa 1 piece 6x 118x 3/32 spruce 1 piece 1/32 diameter music wire 1 sheet Japanese tissue 28 1/8 fIat rubber 1 North American 5 propeller assembly Now makes bit tougher doesnt sure select proper grades grain time get through exer cise selecting own materials will know awful lot about building model airplanes would have learned just building another kit will also have make template cardboard wing ribs Trace rib shapes through plans onto card board cut out trace around tem plate onto 1/16 sheet store buy 7 prop assembly too some 1/32 wire some small brass washers will enable little wire bending make far efficient bearing prop shaft rubber wont keep jumping off hook Buy some rubber too cause bound bust few motors winding Youre really starting get model building now fact may have found difficult find hobby shop materials needed let examine piece order pick out decent wood case time send off supply catalogues suggest Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA 50171 Old Timer Models Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 can order materials bulk save lot money can tell purpose type wood selected will still receive some wood quite what wanted cheaper price still worth will use eventually anyway now Yep guessed After have scratch built second Blue Ridge Special make third time concen trate cutting sanding wing ribs really accurately getting covering job really smooth Sure build models kits Kits still necessary stock can substitute right wuod manufacturer lets down can build second model same model practice wood selection can now build models magazine plans too realization picking out right piece wood joh first MOST IMPORTANT part building model airplane well way success Eagle Talk last session EAGLE TALK discussed basic unseen elements air plane Known Four Forces Flight THRUST LIFT DRAG WE IGHT Next bettcr mention dimen sions airplane functions An auto mobile moves two dimensions surface airpalne functions three dimensions Whereas car can go forward backward sideways plane can go forward sideways up down So have realize model has quite bagful possible tricks aloft since can move three ways can three same time Control must effective three dimensions airplane can function man-carrying airplane pilot can move hinged surfaces adjust thrust Free Flight model controls must built Lets get bit technical now name three motions L PITCH YAW Now three cases motion revolution plane revolving around imaginary line led axis aerodynamics conventionally called axes Let stake look diagram V c -c ________________ Th 3 Oo.ti1 As. ROLLA model rolls about imaginary line more-or-less running down length its fuselage Axis X longitudinal axis rolling axis model drops wingtip banks revolving its X axis rolling axis Youve heard barrel rolls PITCHWhen model suddenly noses up down revolving about its lateral axis Axis V imaginary line runs more-or-less length wings pitching ax YAWAnd models tail swings back forth model revolving around its vertical axis Axis Z axis imagi nary line more-or-less down through mod el top bottom Just imagine mount butterfly board pin stuck through butterflys body board just like Z Axis yawing axis Study drawing some sure can pick out axis ture airplane revolves around Also picture model moves two three axes executing maneuvers Well continue discussion three axes next month along something else thats very important center gravity As Hamlet put fly fly question See next month 92 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/06
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92
From AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L AMA Officer Election- 1981 Nomination Procedures Document odd-numbered years elec tion national office AMA SecretaryTreasurer regional Vice-Presidents odd numbered AMA districts III V VII IX XI even-numbered years election national office AMA Preisdent regional Vice-Presidents even-numbered AMA districts II IV VI VIII X Officers elected serve two years following year election took place CANDIDATE MINIMUM STANDARDS NATIONAL OFFICERS President Sec retary-Treasurer nominee must AMA Leader Member note Contest Di rectors also Leader Members must also have served least year prior beginning term office either elec ted officer AMA such Vice-Presi dent officer directly appointed President Vice-Presidents such Contest Board member Contest Coordinator Committee Chairman Note Committee members merely approved President Vice-President considered officers DISTRICT OFFICERS Vice-Presidents nominee must Leader Member AMA District Vice-President candidates shall nominated exclusively Leader Open members time such nomina tion bona fide legal residents same district nominee also bona fide legal resident nominee however can nominated vice-presidency district bona fide legal resident District Vice-Presidents shall elected exclusively majority Leader Open members voting time such election bona fide le gal residents same district candidates such office also bona fide legal residents other elective officers shall nominated Leader Open members regard residential considerations Note purposes interpretation intended residency member accordance current address file AMA Headquarters WHO MAY SUBMIT NOMINATION Any AMA member consent person nominated should obtained prior submission names nominated candidacy must submitted writing should accompanied statement least 100 words concerning nominees qualifications nominees themselves also urged submit before meeting Nominating Committee statements documents evidence appropriate sup porting nominations nominated must submit letter acceptance Nominating Committee prior start meeting WHEN TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Nominations must submitted prior start Nominating Committee meet ing Normally Commitee meets mid summer during National Model Airplane Championships WHERE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Ordinarily District Vice-Presidents al serve Nominating Committee Nom inations should submitted Vice-Pres ident AMA members district names addresses headings VP columns same time copy nomination should sent AMA HQ required preferred ARE ALL NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED necessarily nominations submit ted accordance guidelines will con rinued page 85 Opui Lefts Tul White As AMA RC Frequency Committee Chair man 1981 am concerned about District VIII VP column appeared May issue Model Air/at/on first re action position proposed new RC frequencies considerable disap pointment second thought now feel problem may misunderstanding misunderstanding quite possibly caused committee went about explaining original proposal AMA membership appears may have too deep proverbial forest really didnt see trees Let give entire subject try can convince person back ground experience RC real ly doing right thing perhaps rest membership can similarly convinced First want address problem 50 new frequenciesby statementall shared incorrect As know a/i present radio/communication users 7273 MHz band have assigned channel frequencies 20 KHz spacing frequency assignments start 72000 72020 72040 etc present RC frequencies channel assignments shared has proven problem certain areas country Im sure have already heard specific instances terference existing RC channels com mercial users own state Texas final proposal FCC submit ted September 1980 specifically request ed new RC channels assigned odd frequencies beginning 72010 72030 72050 etc word used intersti tial channels channels between existing commercial users 50 new frequencies therefore shared essentially exclusive wish could say ab solutely exclusive wouldnt quite correct fact matter will find situations commercial user could 10 KHz away RC channels emitting several hundred watts power opposed limit Despite new tight narrow band receivers possible adjacent channel interference will occur way address problem ask 50 channels can use location time though recognize five planes air time normal local flying field practical limit Thus local club avoid particularly troublesome com mercial station interstitial scheme gives large number alternte RC channels 78 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Helping celebrate AMAs purchase land permanent home group visitors site late last year Shown ILR District IX VP Travis McGinnis wife Mr Mrs Geoff Styles hes former Dis trict VII VP now Flying Site Programs Director AMA HO Mr Mrs John Worth AMAs Executive Director John Embry former District VIII VP Sign says five acresAMA bought 16 property Reston VA about 17 miles northwest downtown Washington DC choose concept feel will provide interference free RC operation area country new proposal also has requested plug-in crystals frequen cy modules permitted both receiver transmitter operation model er can easily change channels suit local conditions What alternatives available beyond 50 channels 72-73 MHz have request ed Probably legal counsel Mr Jack R Smith advised us years ago radio spectrum 3-300 MHz fully allo cated combination commercial ama teur military users situation has ex isted since far back 1948 Several spot frequencies might have made available guard band region 30-42 MHz however would have resulted few spot channels scattered over wide area channel would have discrete 10 KHz assignment would have no guar antee high power commercial users wouldnt located just 10 KHz away Poten tial interference fact couple channels could have made available over wide spectrum 10-12 MHz made manufacturing costs unreasonably high assignment impractical Looking towards distant future possibility truly exclusive RC chan nels known possibility adjacent channel interference would 900 MHz band Towards end AMA re cently granted experimental license issue date 1/28/81 would permit operation four channels 900 MHz region Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson Frequency Committee have already begun experimental program determine feasibility RC operation UHF fre quencies Realistically maturity date experimental equipment such years away mention experimental work let know committee exploring possibilities pursuant ex clusive RC channels future key point particular discussion simply could getby meansexclusive RC channels would itbut now cannot done also noted concern new 20 KHz channel spacing actually 10 KHz possible non-RC user just explained RC modelers Great Britain just received approv al use 20 new channels RC purposes 10 KHz spacing 35010-35200 MHz popular US RC manufacturers has al ready shipped narrow band FM systems channels country cost differential realative conventional AM system small key point technology manufacturing RC system will operate 10 KHz channel spacing us now has also commonplace Europe years Any electronic de vice capable malfunctioning times various reasons isnt hard believe experience RC repair business encountered systems couldnt handle present 80 KHz spacing adjacent channel interference another subject yes present RC systems would become obsolete after ten year period Yes does mean retirement system after time period possible isnt obtain new exclusive RC channels would still forced go out buy new equipment Because would still need narrow band technology Please note too under present plan interim will able imme diately introduce 21 new narrow band chan nels interference existing 72 MHz RC channels feel new equipmcnt produced channels advantages switching over will clearly demonstrated will minimize transition problem have drop existing equipment favor doubling ap proximately total number RC chan nels available 72 MHz within 10 years Ten years long time own oper ate RC system equipment safety standpoint would hope modeler would consider retiring system after ten years service regardless its condition personal comment last consideration Under new proposal 50 RC channels requested 23 new channels established between 75410 75850 MHz exclusively use non-aircraft RC operators cars boats etc clearly separates aircraft operations other aspects hobby nonaircraft users benefit obtaining 20 Flybu Site QUSSUOIaN questionnaire mailed chartered clubs earlier year request basic infor mation about various flying sites clubs use conditions prevail purpose accumulate data can helpful other clubs looking field am happy tell response mailing has absolutely great thank club officers took time reply As time have over 500 returns accompanied let ter explanation expanded informa tion response making available us complete picture clubs activities Some replies included site layouts gave overall view facility time analysis wealth informa tion sent club officers has made due pressure other Spring events am sure get details laid out compared will able use results good advantage Let give few highlights early review indicated Based 10% sam pling returns appears 44% clubs fly public site num ber 1 site 55% clubs fly private site num ber 1 site 19% clubs second field fly private land 19% clubs second site fly public land 1% clubs have site own Average time occupancy usage worked out 68 years 24% clubs have lease agreement landlord 76% have lease arrangement Out of returns about 10 clubs stated did have site process losing pres sent site useful information means some reason clubs did contact recognized site problem questionnaire gave opening needed drop letter telling what sort assistance can get office need channels presently have available use full 2 MHz separation unlikely either faction will ever position interfere other should permit simultaneous RC car boat air craft operation hobby park type facili ty fear radio interference another real plus proposal Now result going have adopt new frequency control system committee has prepared several recom mended approaches finalizing new control system both makes sense future growth channels inexpensive implement possibly meaningful present system color coded flags streamers Again have element change make improvements must willing maker certain changes sincerely hope some possibly concerns have eliminated committee essentially group technical volunteers still course must operate within direction guidelines AMA President Executive Council Sin cerely Bob Aberle W2QPP March 23 1981 have lot good stuff clubs can use clubs have already given us oppor tunity work After guys AMA use services avail able underlying thread runs through responses want hang flying field must abide Safety Code flying safe can make must good neighbor far noise concerned Almost exception clubs reported have muffler rule some cases applies engines 15 larger cases club rules call mufflers engines down 049 effort reduce noise nui sance acceptable levels keep complaints zero much club dues club reported charge member $400 per year because small club process buying piece land model airport Most clubs above $25 per year some have special assessment people fly amounts two level membership fliers non-fliers majority clubs pay field maintenance Very few lucky enough have field mowed local authority property owner Exceptions would public parks sod farms cutting grass normal part operation cases clubs mentioned donate Christmas ham other goodies man charge way showing apprecia tion cooperation Flying sites range school playing fields military bases public parks municipally owned airports univer sity grounds property owned private industry Most clubs stated apply AMA site owner liability insurance coverage item very im portant aspect flying field procure ment As should know club can get added benefit no additional cost unless site owner requires special word ing certificate recent issue Model Aviation listed state statutes cover ing landowner liability property made available recreational purposes continued page 85 June1981 79 FCC Report Continued E Compatibility existing Industrial/Pub lic Safety users An examination FCC Radio Equip ment List made determine power ranges existing equipment other services 72 MHz well rated bandwidth addition FCC Rules covering ser vices checked ascertain allowable limits both power bandwidth Radio Equipment List high est rated output power found 370 watts vast majority equipment well below level common being equipment 50100 watt range Given fact RC transmitters rated 05w less means highest rated power fixed stations nearly 29 dB above R/C stations frequency band terms output power addition virtually fixed stations use directional antennas concomitant increased ERP R/C stations limited antennas having best no unity gain respect half-wave dipole Since R/C transmitters utilize single vertical radiator approximately quarter wavelength ground plane consisting transmitter box relative signal levels disparate Fixed 72 MHz equipment rated 16F3 emission meaning 99% out put power contained within 16 KHz bandwidth Very tight frequency control % base stations assures sig nificant emissions contained well within assigned 20 KHz channels channel adjacent users consid ered usable undesired sidebands 25 dB below desired sidebands 445 0 ---- 450455460445644e BW C TT -FI-ii -I T 17\~FT I-, Iiri:Zj4- 1 17dI -12 -4 UyB It44P{ 5 L M RC Transmitter operating between simulated base stations 10 dBIDiv VI 10 KHz/Div H band edge Fixed services therefore operate quite well together environment order operate services nec essary assure given high field strengths adjacent proposed allocation re ceiver bandwidth narrow possible center frequency-spaced far practicable undesired signals Figure 7 shows simulation NBFM RC transmitter operat ing between two 20 KHz spaced base stations base stations shown 20 dB stronger RC station three transmitters FM RCstation using 15 KHz devia tion base stations z Lab tests using relative signal levels showed little degradation recovered sig nal RC receiver adjacent unde sired signals 20 dB stronger desired RC signal course no allowance made drift other discrepancies could re duce 10 KHz spacing should also noted since ma jority 72-76 MHz operations shared 14 TTen 04 P06 r 404Mqsn-4dB 15 2OkHo boOnn411 10 koolO7084 Lgure 10 ResponseIICeramic8Pole Filters Curves Available ___________________ services voice jF3 steady-state tonemodulated sidebands signal generators shown spectrum analyzer photographs continued paqe 82 Il 440 50455460~465 470475 00 r lj5 I~ l2kHo 10if t1/,- 20~{t /1,-S /Fy -V -4 -40 20 kNo 5ping Analy, AId IF FiI6rCAM XnO4ld- nrginoOdb 4k1IC.IF 4W kH 6Proolkol IF III IF 100 50 0AM Xn40d tronO44IF SW 300 4 EoooFMIFBW1kH Figure 11 Single lF Filter Bandpass fj odel Aviation Two NBFM RC Transmitters operating 10 KI-lz separation 10 dB/Div VI 5 KHz/ Div HI Two NBFM RC Transmitters operating 20 KHz spacing 10 dBIDiv VI 5 KHz/ Div HI -40 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Last month couldnt find enough write about month cant figure out start Herewego RC FREQUENCIES ALL quite interested anxious have new RC frequencies approved wonder delay doesnt AMA get going us An article recent local newspapers says last two paragraphs article Finally dont expect big devel opments regarding CB ham radio foreseeable future FCC state turmoil brought Reagan administra tions budget tightening politics change President mulls over ap pointments previously announced deregu lation philosophy generally being viewed optimism GB groupswho want privilegesand pessimism ham groups hams afraid CBers will get nothing privileges work So would appear approval new frequencies may yet long way off thanks new political regime Meanwhile own frequency committee will meeting discuss situation hopefully arrive progressive plan attack improve situation FAICONTROL LINE win friends making decision recent decisionsControl Line Team Selection 1981 Natsmay go down history unpopular ever made AMA President deci sion affects Speed Team Race events brought about lack definitive plan supporters events will state others wish avoid having teams selected future Nats workable plan MUST submitted approval sufficient time allow announce ment entire membership budding prospects will have enough time plan prepare entry team trials open initially members just select few FAIRC PYLON new set international rules RC Pylon has adopted FAI now remains try out sufficiently prove worth may again have FAI Pylon World Championship burden proof now squarely shoulders leaders Pylon Are continue own parochial favoriteFormula Oneor going take up challenge rest world become leader event new rules developed Americans based own Formula Which out has gumption pick up challenge will host first FAI Pylon meet about large wellpublicized meet near end season perhaps Las Vegas about going let rest FAI world get jump us BAD PRESS refute non-statement such Watch out someone writes way obviously says thinks someone else trying pull fast Obviously once seed planted people will scoff rebuttal being attempt discredit original writer goes back forth Actual ly neither fully right nor wrong attempting convince think way So should fair yourself read both sides argument make up own mind subject writings maybe particularly should read carefully surely am argu ing gain favor much oppo nent subject message simple read arguments both sides own judging Dont let ANYONE thinking SEM I-QUOTATION something idea after Congressman Council member has served term should return home try make living enjoy hobby under laws rulings has helped pass PR 0/CON idea continues crop up time timewhy pro/con column MA modification idea OMBUDSMAN column writer can say what wants about subject wants ab solutely free censorship Perhaps time consider idea nature Executive Council will have approve fore see such column favor idea pro/con get read two sides issue same time perceive means member can criticize compli ment critique item wishes letter would occupy maximum two columns response would written elected member Executive Council would occupy maximum col umn thereby filling entire page basic idea eliminate 1-2 month delay recent past comment/re sponse relationship other rule would likeno elected appointed paid staff member would eligible submit letter vice-presidents would eligible respond Would fun try SAILING SAILING OVER . have received word National Soaring Society alive getting well Prob lems recent past behind progress being toward firm reestab lishment goals sailplanes am drop line Jim Barr P0 Box 1530 Denver CO 80201 Sailpianers want try truly different type contest un contest drop note Cecil Haga 3017 Norwood Arlington TX 76013 has idea forming national Soaring League 68 teams four playing games against other similar way NFL NHL idea wild just has winner Oh yeah games played mail may end Thermal Bowl game played face face Sounds like fantastic way put meaning Sunday thermal hunting QUICK NOTES Compliments hard come days environment doubt distrust throughout world Headquarters peo ple doing job work much beyond ade quate singling out kudos could lead distrust jealousy among lot spite possibility am offering heartiest congratulations Geoff Styles flying site representative Headquarters efforts thus far behalf originally hired grievous doubts abilities Now dont think could have hired better man Take bow Geoff Wrote column VP cluded pictures brief write-up RCCR club Rochester NY method thank ing field sponsorpainting park lodges kind activity breeds good will borne out letter John B Baumann Denver Federal Center US Department Interior re ceives magazine regular basis commented type thank would well appreciated government branches limited budgets day work can create years worth good will Try Two years ago held Trans-Am relay race proceeds support Muscular Dystrophy Association year undertaking project support Easter Seal Society encouraging club host some activity raise money very worthy cause Larry Bo lich Special Events Director has made some excellent contacts within Society see page 74 April 1981 Model Aviation will soon getting data chart ered clubs urge contact local Easter Seal Society set up fund-raising event NOW TALKING PROUD -- TALKING PROGRESS June 1981 81 Secretary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 would like publicly thank members responded poll offered two months ago concerning use back part magazine AMA News section get themselves reelected easy question answer has many sides must confess idea poll originated earlier president office Today everything peaceful calm yet idea lingers ran poll strictly selfish reasons wanted tell Vote subject should ever arise again Some 60 readers responded good letters both sides first weight free press letters weight shifted slightly sheer numbers restriction suggestion use magazine personal gain Stanley Duszczak Elma NY writes As Newsletter Editor VP Elma RC Aircrafters took poll members 90% believe doesnt belong maga zine lem dont really know what going AMA lieve Jim Coulton Abington PA says best pleasure born America plane fly has American flag Great country great hobby Academy officers should try get along run Academy proper way build up tear down person. Robert J Skaja Chicago says Occa sionally Model Aviation publishes couple pages soap box narration Thats Tom Jerrys should take verbal pot shots othernot district President Secretary/Treasurer reports could still express views have free press too Forest E Davis Vandalia OH says am very satisfied John Grigg having won election politics bad magazine am against personal insinuations political campaigning unless paid candidates rate high enough discourage Writes Larry King Miami FL am past President Tropic Aeros CD interested magazine No politics whatsoever NEVER Stephen Stanford Ohio City com ments official writing magazine has too great advantage lead time too long rebuttal effective Robert E Nelson Romney WV adds have no solution problem would like see brought halt. Cessa tion officers tenure through elec tonal process way feel need type press Ill buy copy Na tional Inquirer Writes Dr Raghunath Mokadam Rockford IL Free press does mean washing dirty laundry official public desires may start own magazine James Karenko Ypsilanti Ml observes best place politicians soapbox over top head way gets hear favorite orator dont fine letters others express view eliminate politicking Now read consider other side Bud Bodzioch Palatine IL writes Im 100% free press Half truths better no truths Let readers decide must kept informed Says Rodney Raterink Grand Rapids Ml allow politics magazine separate column Soapbox col umn Rodney voted free press Observes Richard Pegg Anderson IN Free press way members know whats going AMA Francis Kellison Plattsmouth NE writes am opposed anyone deciding what political what informative Harold Clasen San Antonio TX writes Model Aviation public source informationgood bad indifferentin AMA can report sides definite ly place airing differences membership draw own conclusions Failure allow sides argument published failure allow membership informed actions elected officials welcome expression AMA politics magazine member may draw own conclusions Gary Hays Mundelein IL writes members feel elected official out line have opportunity voting him out option should left mem bers select group people side makes good case Because promised myself would bound ma jority letters am now duty bound vote absence politics AMA News PROVIDED effective fair censorship could imposed may virtually im possible thing would decide what could printed what could Editor President Executive Direc tor I wouldnt accept job tea China Walter Therien Woomsocket RI summed point up good anybody Another thing much control will rule what consists political writing what informative literature face question whole bag worms opens up Will Headquarters judge Freedom expression great thing ts re pressed great disservice done . done kid growing up went contest Dr Mokadams town Rockford IL no AMA NAA Membership cost 25c rubber job SOc gassie join up Everybody NAA painted wing didnt win anything because could get engine started AMA formed very back magazine another lucky Today have own mag should have such problems agree Jim Coulton Abingdon its great country great hobby Im going start putting American flag little air planes too See next month. FCC Report continued page 80 worst-case nature very least indicate interference expected dur ing periods tone signaling next figure 8 shows two NBFM RC stations operating 10 KHz spacing As evident sideband powers over 25 dB down point coincidence indicat ing operation frequency spacing possible like users Laboratory tests 10 KHz spacing show operational success conflict comes higher power fixed sta tions Figure 9 shows same two NBFM RC stations operating 20 KHz separation As evident sidebands now coincident 40 dB level adds immeasurably security operations given frequency tolerance effects discussed above Reviewing FCC computer records fre quency assignments 72-76 MHz band continued page 84 82 Model Aviation Two important AMA Headquarters employees snown nere vince manicowski ssuseans xecu tive Director seated desk hard work Joyce Hager Executive Secretary John Worth Vince Vince formerly District IX Vice-President Bellevue NE family including wife Linda sons Vince Carl has gotten used busy Washington DC now like okay Vinces two boys ages 4 15 high school wrestling ex perts has won major tournaments Both capable dedicated workers lucky have Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Great Canadian.. Warren Hitchcox President Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC passed away mid-February AMAs greatest friend Canada head AMAs equivalent organization coun try Warren communicated regularly phone AMA Headquarters comparing notes programs dates forthcoming events strategy international meetings planning major events such national world championships active competition flier repre senting Canada frequently RC Aerobatic team member also judge Las Vegas Tournament Champions countrys voting delegate annual meet ings Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale FAI efforts resulted 1980 Scale World Championships being held Ottawa last July first time Canada hosted world championships model aircraft Warren wife Shirley traveled together behalf MAAC known countries having world championships Italy Switzerland South Africa other locations including USA Hitchcox President MAAC nine years beginning tenth terman unprecedented record no advance warning attended day annual general meeting MAAC went hospital late night gone next morning AMA President John Grigg attended funeral behalf of Warrens friends United States void already being felthe kind greatest Building Fund Items Available.. Now ready sale AMA HQ pins patches vinyl stickers plaques certifi catesall support AMAs project raise money help offset cost Headquar ters building erected within next two years AMA bought 16 acres outright last year surplus funds previous opera tions Building construction however will re quire money will available current future budgets borrowing via Industrial Revenue Bonds favorable terest rate available will necessary soliciting donations building fund souvenir sales amount borrowed will re duced date final complete ownership will advanced Heres whats available right now Top quality cloth emblems $15 $25 $50 Member Silver Member Gold Member respectively Also AMAs Gold Brick beau tiful pin showing AMA superimposed enameled Gold colored brick$5 Vinyl self-adhesive multi-colored stickers avail able $1 Plaques may used contest prizes also available includes certi ficate under Lucite mounted wood base either 1st 2nd 3rd place imprintedperfect use lieu trophies $15 Unmounted certificates avail able $350 eachinsert own frame Certificate size 8x 11 plaque size approximately 9x 12 make cash check money order donations building fund volving purchases above items $12 up $100 will receive Certificate Appreciation Meanwhile special donors program appropriate recognition tangible evidence support being devel oped show appreciation donate $100 will reported soon building project gathers steam especially ground breaking takes place spring 82 now its great know after 45 years since 1936 can see day March 1 1983 AMA Headquarters will no longer living loaned rented quarters Within 10 years according recent study AMA will saving money over cost renting has escalated drastically Art LaLonde Fond Farewell. Jim McNeill AMA Historian Everyone AMA Headquarters us knew him deeply saddened last fall Mr Art LaLonde New Carroliton MD passed away Only 58 struck down lung cancer very prime Academy career Art chief printer overseer small publications both Academy home offices Nationals thirteen years colorful figure both places made presence felt enter tained everyone came near him survived loving wife Lucy four childrenArthur Jr William Robert Maryand six grandchildren Art loved modeling became very devoted AMA organized Control Line club Seabrook MD working through local VFW helped kids building flying great encouragement judge CL Stunt active Contest Director area tireless leader boys men model airplane activities Some sample testamentaries Johnny Clemens four term AMA President said Art devoted best employee AMA ever Les Hard nationally recognized newsletter editor Nats News editor Art kind rough gruff outside soft inside listened him could learn something iE Aibritton world champion Control Line team race competitor placed second individually Warsaw Poland 1980 Art Daddy good friends flew CL together Art club leader cer tainly great influence modeling career devoted wife Lucy Art made Nats never missed single days work AMA whole life Art LaLonde came up hard way Born Michigan 1922 sworn US Marines tender age 17 1939 nued page 85 June 1981 83 Art LaLonde Cuba before WW II now unfamiliar sight US Marines wearing World War helmets leggings contingent has just laid temporary truck bridge now crossing Art as.. VY C ~Jt 1947 two years uey married Cumuli Mimites minutes November 15 1980 Executive Council meeting concluded XII NYLAWS CHANGES Proposed changes/amendments laws discnssed light fact bylaws committee process review ing hylaws Council reluctant take action specific proposals Dane Pelta Hardy Brodersen fuether study noted full Com mittee sent Pelta proposals nor heen time adequate review Council members Mr Brodersen withdrew proposal agenda offering Committee study recommendation Mr Peltz noted action Conn cii should delayed concerning pro posals because direct action Leader Mem bers possible Council approval Following farther discussion MOVED seconded refer Broder sen Pelta proposed bylaws changes Bylaws Committee request recom mendations Council 1981 spring meeting motion passed 10 3 ansiost VIII Ill Pens XIII EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP INSUR ANCE COVERAGE FOR 19B1 presentation made hy Carl Marovey AMA Headquarters propose added membership benefit through insurance cover age fire vandalism theft involving models equipment Following discussion potential problems such coverage no action taken Liability coverage models over 40 pounds also discussed point whether AMA should provide such coverage member option basis particu lar concern fact offering such coverage form would have appear ance reversing Council stance safety aspect large models However noted models over 40 pounds looking AMA show evidence desire help control large mod el activity safe manner rather ignore abandon therefore MOVED seconded Executive Director directed investigate optional insurance models over 40 pounds separate usual AMA coverage motion passed S 4 against II IV Xl V 4 abstained VII Pins X NAA XIV BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Report Council 0 Brown establishment business advisors committee attached appendix minutes Its function would beto provide hoard directors Academy expert busi ness advice needed Three changes made original document 1 title changed Business Advisory Committee Business Advisors Committee 2 first sentence paragraph C word appointed changed recommended 3 also para graph C second sentence changed recommended members members Executive Council members Execurive Coutc/l shall uppoin red membership com mittee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly accept Mr Browns proposal es tablishment Business Advisors Committee XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPROVAL PROCEDURES ML Pelta noted behalf Horrace Cain VI CD questionnaire certifica tion process should remain unchanged rh4t vice-presidents shall administer test give final approval issuing CD status MOVED seconded make new Contest Director qualification process effec tive immediately Novemher 13 1980 motion passed 10 3 against Xl VIII ED Note remainder meeting NAA representative present thus maximum number votes 12 XVI FLYING SITE PROGRAM Presentation hy Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Mr Styles advised Council pres ent activities future projects quest flying sites special interest following topics 1 new flying site moxie 2 establishment viable contacts within Edison Electric Institute National Recrea tion & Parks Association National Correctional Recreation Association 3 Fly ing Site Book update 4 columns Model clarion MOVED seconded flying site column included Model Aviation maga zine month motion failed 6 h against JV Pros VIII ED II SIT MOVED seconded Council go record supporting flying site column Model viuriun should appear magazine often possible motion passed 11 1 abstained IV help make space available flying site column MOVED seconded Executive Council member columns cut bach 20% last increase motion passed 9 3 against X S/T Ill MOVED seconded reconsider vote motion flying site column included MA month reconsidered motion failed 6 6 against SiT X VII V Pets ED XVII SYMPOSIUM FOR CHIEF ELECTED OFFiCER IPeesielentl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly next AMA president authorized uttend AMA expense symposium Chief Elected Officers currently scheduled hy American Society Association Ex ecutives XVIII INSTITUTION MEMBERSI-IIP President advised asked prison inmates family type mem bership package could obtained idea being full membership magazine would purchased rest terested inmates signing up family members magazine pros cons making type exception discussed result MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly people incarcerated such prisons sanutoria family membership will allowed ie full memhervhipone magazineall other persons family memhers VII abstained XIX PRESIDENTIAL AMA NUMBER See May 80 Council meeting minutes item XXIImotion 30 time suh ect nonnransferability Presidents AMA number discussed resolved meeting Council reaffirmed pre vious decision MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly son deceased President may given AMA number held father prior hecoming President XX SAFETY COMMITTEE President appointed committee draft proposal establishment Safety Committee including document define group its methud operation Committee comprised Bill Mathews John Preston Art Sabin XXI REVIEW OF NATS TROPHIES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Council establish policy hest Junior and/or Senior tro phy provided will awarded regardless he/she place combined age group event MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Nuts policy established whereby case ties duplicate trophies awarded duplicate placing subtracted determine next positionexample 1 2 2 4 2nd place tied XXII SECOND FREE FLIGHT IFAII TEAM MANAGER H Brodersen spoke behalf FAt FF community reporting Team Se lection Committee team members feel need second team manager deal teams tactical requirements Brodersen advised matching funds sought general AMA/FAI Fund amount approximately $600 No motion made agreed general consensus program participants should first polled obtain permission no spend necessary money second team manager own FF Team Fund ap proval participants use money purpose could presented Council request matching funds AMA XXIII MEMBERSHIP LISTS Headquarters requested answer con cerning whether individual committee authorized request AMAs memhership list campaign purposes After discussion MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director have drawn up implementation January 1 1981 use consent form would define de tails such price list used commercial purposes resale including time frame delivery after receipt formats available XXIV SMITHSONIAN PROJECT Council advised concerning de tails Smithsonian project involved payments offered museum AMA speakers contract basis Hardy Bendersee speakers confirmed hut noted AMA participants may incaring expenses beyond Smithsonians re muneration Brodersen recommended AMA fund direct expenses covered Smithsonians contract model ship ping lodging nor meals slide reproduction like since project has PR benefits AMA MOVED seconded AMA finan cially support shipping materials Smithsonian project up $1000 Smithsonian will nor cover such costs AMA speakers motion passed 8 2 against IX Pens 2 abstained IV S/T XXV CANADIAN VOTE Discussed issue Canadians other foreign groups right vote general consensus agreed AMAs Bylaws clearly state memhers have voting rights least national office regardless members country residence MOVED seconded AMA mem bers polled regardless country ensi dence national offices President Secretary/Treasurer starting next election motion passed amended S 4 against Jil V Pens Ill XXVI OFFICER COLUMN CONTENT IN MODEL VIA TION MOVED seconded officer columns Model Aviation shall used own individual campaign purposes during campaign period motion failed 2 8 against X V IV VII III VIII Pins IX 2 abstained S/T ED XXV NEXT COUNCIL MEETING general consensus agreed winter Executive Council meeting will held January 31 Atlanta GA conjunc tion Hobby Industry Association nual trade show meeting adjourned 925 pm APPENDIX Concept To establish Business Adel sues Committee Puepase To pronide President Eneen lien Director Secretaryfreeasurer and/or Executine Counuil wits soundien buard ye aeperienced Easiness adelsoes Recommended Makeup recom mended mandatory tnat tire com mittee made opel Clue Indleiduals tee followiun bachorounds iui tan attuenep preferably some contact nun prugit corporate law exercised DC 121 hanker ginancial maconce 131 An av countant anain prelerably wits non-peol corporate euperience 141 An entrepreneur small business omner/mananer 151 busi ness ececution workino eamlllar lame nosiness mananement Note should AMA member nolunteers B Authority/Responsihility com mittee shall hane unit authority advise Presidenl Exevutine Dlrector/Councll Secretary[rreasurer wits authorIty/re sponsihillty Cor actions remainion suiely wits President Seceetary/Trnasueer Execution Dirnctor/Council C Aupolntment members 01 commIttee shall recummenana Eu ceutioc Director appeneed Coo neiL membeet Enecutlee Council shall appointed membership com mitten 0 Mechanics 01 Operation Eunco nun Director President Seceetary/Treasurer may correspond telephone letter members committee Enecutine Council may renuest adoice channelion paperwork throunh normal Headnuarters distribution intent 00 proposal diminIsh way authority og elected employed otticers 01 AMA rather 10 provide souece oe ex pert advice enable make best possible decisions Oresent Council made up ne members eutensive business eupenienee no nuarantee guture Councils will blessed Ivan enperieneed able keep up neer channino compienities 01 mod ern business FCC Report continued page 82 appears operation fairly evenly distrib uted over asailahie frequencies 7276 MHz group over 1700 huse stations cearly 1800 mobile stations counted 278 identified existing RC fre quencies licenses no data number transmitters output power available Gioen existing RC equipment de signs relative powers RC fixed services frequencies quite removed channel assigned can cause interference RC operations imperative receiver band widths consequently transmission band widths reduced well increasing fre quency separation shared stations continued operations 72 MHz successful coming years Since iv esident co-channel sharing scale viable alternative future indeed ever need new frequency raster apart current both 72 MHz fixed service other shared users apparent also evident successful RC shar ing high power fixed stations can ac complished frequency separation near beyond 10 KHz receiver band width can maintained 6 KHz 12 KHz receiver bandwidth must down least 40-45 dB operate successfaliy leads us two paths future allocations maintains status quo existing services white other requires frequency coordination someones part Path 120 KHz Spacing maintain status quo fixed users future RC allocations would done no split channel basis other words assign ments would made between current 20 KHz raster beginning 72010 MHz equipment would designed foe 10 KHz spacing frequency spacing like units would 20 KHz would provide good measure protection shared fixed users 72 MHz well very good protec tion like users JRC Furthermore possibility RC station causing interfer ence fixed user likewise reduced 20 KHz channel spacing compatible frequency synthesis Path 2 10 KHz Spacing 10 KHz frequency spacing can work 72 MHz given enough attention tolerances tO KHz raster also compatible fee quency synthesis severai drawbacks rob KHz spacing No frequency coordination exists 72 MHz allocations fixed service Potentially half new raster would unusable some parts country due co-channel fixed use Existing allocations RC Service would still displace adjacent frequency users new raster obvious best alternative Path 1 receiver bandwidth limited 5560 Hz since frequency sharing other services facilitated Safe control RC models type re quire best frequency protection possible Prequency coordination other forms weeding frequencies certain areas less preferable frequency assignment plan inherently safer first place Since 20 KHz spacing appears workable detailed evaluation actual receiver bandwidths presently attainable coincidentally optimum transmitted band width fit leto receiver bandyass se lected has developed Figure 10 shows several response curves readily available ceramic B pole filters various bandwidths along superim posed transmitter envelope Figure 11 shows single practical F filter bandyass against several superimposed curves AM FM transmitter bandwidths Tests made upon receivers show over time temperature toler ances given earlier quite possible work 20 KHz raster either AM FM modulatiov methods provided AM trans mission confined about 4 KHz occopied bandwidth requires closer control rise fall items transmitted OFF pulses ensure bandwidths New regu lations mast require both frequency tolerance stability held limits originally proposed bandwidth re duced 8 KHz least 6 KHz Narrow er bandwidth receivers must used im prove safety being incorporated leto new raster proposed continued 84 Model Aviation LaLonde continued page 83 finished high schooling Marine Corps Quanrico VA assigned duties Cuba Puerto Rico Iceland elsewhere decorated heralded soldier dis charged honor Fifth Marine Division Camp Lejune NC 1952 funeral services held St Marys Church community VFW sent four its members tarry casket proudly United States Marine Corps dispatched 10 its finest full regalia elite color guard wearing dress blues white gloves white hats rifles pay homage fallen comrade Before coffin low ered ground American flag draped over carefully removed folded handed widow During lowering ceremonies US Marine slowly blew tear ful soulful Taps say goodby Today Xerox 9400 does work Art used office no machine no person will ever able other things Artcould well provide inspira tion laughing entertainment everyone around him part him can never replaced will never forgotten 1981 Nomination cont page 78 considered Nominating Committee two names per office will approved Committee listing ballot However ballot will provide write-in votes additional candidates meet requirements ARE CURRENT OFFICERS AUTOMATICALLY RE-NOMINATED No An AMA member must nominate current officer re-election should writing per foregoing procedures PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT required AMA bylaws nomination procedures shall accordance Council-approved Nomination Proce dures Document document shall published least 90 days prior nual Nominating Committee meeting Note publication current Nomination Procedures Document unless superseded recent publication prior 90-day requirement Flying Site continued page 79 however no substitute AMA blanket policy coverage club landowner receive Some interesting items surfaced through replies follows club owns its flying field flood plain area rent out half property crops pays taxes piece land An added benefit piece real estate surrounded swamp other farmland air space aismost unlimited Geographical location club does seem main item far available land concerned Clubs crowded East Coast seem have sites large clubs wide open western areas clubs smallest memberships Free Flight clubs need something get people interested Free Flight very viable segment model aviation picture know glamor seems Radio Control lessons learned Free Flight activities invalu able also cheaper form model flying radio instances means people smaller budgets can enter world model aircraft Maybe need symposium get part hobby stimulated growing am sure 99% old timers got start Free Flight am sure NFFS would welcome ideas get chosen activity higher off tarmac new problem right appears clubs encourage new fli ers allowing guests come fields However almost insist guest join AMA prior flying plane site Executive Council did pass Guest Membership arrangement last year prospective fliers could get 30-day AMA membership effective day after postmark ing $500 fee application Head quarters money will credited towards annual membership person joins AMA within 60 days time final note affects insurance rate clubs park cars too close flight line state 30 feet big percentage under 50 feet landing areas majority property damage claims received involve model hitting parked vehicle can reduce claims type through exercising simple safety pro cedures such parking further away better look go insurance market coverage survey later get more date compiled Thanks again club officers helped projectGeoff Styles tennecticut Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island e Vermeet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aoaete Vic-Preaiaianna Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Snrees Nashua NH 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. La MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Boleluc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kicrery ME 03904 Sorry short time deadline almost past rather have column wish ask District people write phone needs Threre many meets fun flies set up club papers scheduling members repeat sched ules unnecessary contest schedule magazine will also have contests fun flies listed Mall shows currently scheduled time issue reaches follows Newington Mall Newington N HApril 25-26 Flying Tigers Bedford NH Mall Sat urday May 2 New London CT dont have name mall May 9 Auburn MA Mall Show May 23 Expo 81 show Groton CT May 29 30 31 June 26 East Lyme Appreciation Week East Lyme CTto run through until following weekend accord ing calendar Just received flyer about South Shore RC Club Fun Fly Bridgewater MA Sunday April 26perhaps just little late read about will feature spot landing Carrier timed taxi balloon bust RC Bill Wilbur will having LOBSTER AND CLAM BAKE AT THE NESSA FIELD June 13 14 can write phone Bill Kittery find out about will include some Sport Scale events understand NESSA field Berwick ME Films scheduled many show ings have VHS videotape cassette newest films Modelings Grand Illu sions Marvelous Miniatures both tape may borrowed copied Southern New England RC Championships Waterford CT airport Pattern Nov ice ADVANCE Expert Trophies 3rd place 9 5 June 6 7 Camping airport lots motels nearby Joe Giar dino Potter Hill Road Westerly RI CD Phone 401 596-7819 Next report another Council meeting held Washington DC April 4 5 Apparently politics over will handle list agenda items should take week two New Jersey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baystde NY 11361 Aaadete VtcePremdeate Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Wittow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2SchenectadyNY t23tJ9 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts portion report usually given form editorialization months edition gives way timely announcement cordial invitation modelers around district participate aeronautical birthday just heard about elebration 50th anniversary dedication Floyd Bennett Field Brook lyn NY May 23 shall commemorate origin true aviation landmark Built upon site old Barren Island Airport Floyd Bennett Field New Yorks first munici pal airport predecessor John F Kennedy International LaGuardia Air ports intimately linked such creators aviation history Jimmy Doolittle Wiley Post Amelia Earhart Doug Wrong-Way Corrigan Howard Hughes tab Balbo Clar ence Chamberlain Frank Hawks many others too numerous mention 1974 Floyd Bennett Field placed under jurisdiction US Department Interior Gateway Recreational Area became part National Park Ser vice controls such famous recreational sites Yellowstone National Park other equally well-known areas As modeler undoubtedly aware through longterm efforts Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc facilities great airport became available RC model flying field modeler can June 1981 85 establish ability fly competently hence safely Beginning May 19 continuing through Memorial Day May 25 National Park Service celebrating occasion hereby urge modelers within reasonable proximity Brooklyn NY participate event have asked Nation al Park Service amass array models possible especially represent ing aircraft 20s 30s display during week Special parking facilities will furnished modelers formed models display will under watchful surveillance National Park Service Rangers addi tion static display will fullscale helicopter model flying demonstra tions participating shall expressing appreciation wonderful attitude toward model aviation has adopt ed thus far US Department Interior thus allowing us fly Floyd Bennett Field Great Kills Recre ational Area Staten Island looking toward future distinct possibili ty time time other properties National Park Service will open up us model aircraft flying sites wish information could pass along news cele bration came us quite recently writing still fully aware such details whether will static competition awarding prizes etc merely public display model aircraft nothing efforts great deal appreciation down press deadline June issue will reach between April 27 May 4 see no way filling yond what have already said concerning occasion further information day meet draws closer suggest contact Miss Michaelene Mickey Carpenter 50th Anniversary Coordinator Gateway National Recreational Area Head quarters Building No 69 Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY 11234 Telephone 212-630 0293 Essay Month good friend Dan Basovitch Richmond Model Flying Club has written intriguing piece wish share point describing facet model aviation pre sented through courtesy Dans club newsletter Thrust Line RCer title question has asked dozens times wives children neighbors friends speaking mis understood RC pilot think should set straight RC pilot person involved hobby sport building aircraft kit scratch seeing com pleteci successfully flown feeling seeing production flying indescribable joy first landing exhilarating comradeship RC club lends itself type people RCers friendly group always trying spread RC fever potential hobbyists spectator sees models perceives obvious type size appearance model seeing RCer looks RC air craft sees love effort time money lot oneself final product try bring life box Balsa wood other parts Sometimes exacitng realism always idea getting inanimate pile wood plastic metal glue live few moments time Through centuries man has craved fly like bird currents air Although RC pilots fly inside models minds fly airplanes trying create feeling flying Flying RC aircraft takes knowledge ability skill Whether considered frustrated pilots grown men toy airplanes lust Plane nuts nothing like flying RC Dan Basovitch RC Flyer Free Flight Anyone Last column re ported projected meet Western New York Free Flight Society July 11 12 Pike NY special service elite group membership excels sniffing out thermals making hardy Souls Free Flighters Well heres another earlier chance thing per suasion time-honored club Sky scrapers will May 30 31 hold two contests US Army Airfield Galeville NY Saturday will feature FAI Towline A2 Wakefield Power Sunday such AMA events ABCD hA Gas HL Glider Unlimited Rubber Al Towline flyer complete map yours ask ing Joel Chesler 91 Nottingham Road Malverne Park NY 11565 Telephone 516593-751 8 Big Doings speak ers kind Pie-in-the Sky informed Biggies planes necessarily people will star South ern Tier Aero Societys STARS SPAN GLED SCALE RALLY July 25 26 Olean Municipal Airport Olean NY Third Annual Giant Scale Meet Somers RC Club Somers NY August 1 2 Long Island Aero Radio So ciety LIARS Sport Scale Festival August 15 16 Bayport Aerodrome Bayport NY See Contest Calendar elsewhere magazine further details Schenectady May 23-24 1981 means go straight Schenectady County Airport take 13th Annual Pattern Meet fam ous Thundervolts says President CD Bryan Sattler says Bryan area September 20 go promptly Saratoga County Airport enjoy F-500 Racing Meet Bryan contends days speeds Pattern well some classes Pylon impose need extra special atten tion safety standpoint agree GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dive Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati DH 45236 Aaencate Vim--rdsnna Joe Ciba, 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Hejornan SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird JacksOn 1025 Walnan Sn. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkay 217 Euclid Ave Scortdale PA 15683 As read flying season should have started big Toledo show will history Ill very happy about both oc cu rences past month finally made long talked about trip Eastern Pennsylvania met members clubs out way evening March 9 flew Philadelphia met airport Dick Penrod played host chauffeur trip next evening Dick jour neyed up Allentown have dinner number ex-Presidents Lehigh Valley RC Club present Secretary After great dinner guys proceeded over community center meeting attended about 75-80 people representing six clubs area addi tion Lehigh Valley RC Club host representatives Bath Modelaires Bath PA Queen City RC Club Allentown PA Moorestown Flying Tigers Moorestown PA Tuscarara RC Club Tusca rara PA Buc-Le Aero Sportsmen After showing couple films spent rest evening question answer session until time close place up got impression group happy what AMA doing ques tions asked very good well thought out Thanks LVRC club making possible talk clubs time Wednesday March 11 journeyed over Valley Forge Signal Seekers after another great dinner few members boy didnt realize being AMA VP would quite fattening attended meeting high school auditorium About 150-200 attendees came seven clubs including Valley Forge Signal Seek ers Delaware County RC Club Medina PA Prop Stoppers Marple Newtown PA Warminster-Glenside RC Club PA two District II clubs Pine Barrons Med ford NJ Burlington County RC Club Burlington NJ Again new flying field film shown after short busi ness meeting some show tell got question answer discussion both AMA technical subjects Again ing too short nice able learn what people part district think Again thanks host clubs especially Dick Penrod making trip possible Last month reported schedule included trip National Model Air plane Show Cleveland business got way work unable attend telephone conversation AVP Joe Eiben very involved show indicated bigger ever over 700 entries Now thats some static show apologize Cleveland area modelers making show find necessary put some beans table once didnt get meet eastern Pennsylvania trip Flying Dutchmen Reading PA arc districts active clubs judging mail get planning unique event model airplane group trip Harrahs casino Atlantic City scheduled April 26 Now know go Las Vegas other year Tournament Champions ridiculous Seriously sounds like fun excellent ex pensive way reward wives putting up us Good luck Id like thank responded plea someone computer sort out keep track non-modeling licenses being issued frequencies now have individual working 86 Model Aviation hopefully will have some results shortly Just case have names file encounter problems have gotten requests lately about AMA films tablesop display unit have use district copies three AM As films Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions new short flying site film Plane Place Perfect Day AMA Headquarters has other films available through best try obtain films through Head quarters primary reason having copies use give program district However am happy have copies used time dont have program scheduled biggest problem lately has trying get films and/or display booth back time next use use films booth please get back im mediately after event wait few days before sending have already group disappointed film didnt get back time just today got display booth back three hours before set up again another show thank God Greyhound Enough gab month lets fly May 2Lackawanna Aero Modelers Expo Viewmont Mall Lackawanna PA Contact Jim Ryan 342-3760 September 20KRC Electric Fly Hatfield PA Contact Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maryland 0 Noflh Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Note 1 Upon receipt $5 fee AMA will mail credit voucher verification amount plus regular membership applica tion guest guest may renew either directly AMA through local club 2 Because day after postmark re quirement temporary AMA membership annot begin day guest makes $5 payment prevent situation guest might try flying club have accident pay fee re quirements club insurance coverage make necessary guests intent regis tered advance participation day after postmark date mailing $5 fee acceptable form registration Another question frequently asked con cerns claims submitted last year much money paid out insurance company 87 claims paid out $2029565 have reserve $8836000 pending final resolution Radio Control League North Caro lina has asked host District IV AMA meeting again year did magnifi cent job last year missed last years meeting missed enjoy able informative meetings ever held District IV So plan now attend years meeting October17 18 Greensboro NC Bill Helms AVP North Carolina spearheading years meeting sure would like hear Indoor Free Flight Control Line individuals would like hear comments see some participation other area members such Control Line Free Flight present time two groups working Nats Sites 1982 both ot sites would District IV group working Delaware another North Carolina approach club help please give support can develops Whats Happening District IV Greensboro Radio Aero Modelers Plans Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aasodate vee-Preedesste Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carnodon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870are developing purchase land will Bob Chempioe 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606expand present flying facilities Howed Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901will have annual mall show April V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard LaneWilninaton DE 1980917-18 club also looking someone John Preston7012 Civira Court Fells Church VA 22042their area tractor blade will Charles5peu 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC27028donate services help new parking lot past two months have visiting ton-Salem Radio Control Club clubs throughout district theplans Second Annual Cross Country asked questions does tem-Race well underway will similar porary membership work hope ex-an automobile rally will start end planation will clear up questions AMAThrift Field Winston-Salem NC Contact chartered clubs may grant temporary mem-Jim Dull information919 766bership help newcomer decide or4898 wants join club under follow- axecusors Thanks letter ing conditionsfrom Allen Schanzle Maxecutors offi 1 guest pays club officer feecers think both have better idea of $5 provides thirty day AMA mem-each other now really did appreciate bership effective day after postmarkthe response Its healthy usand date AMA HQ guests fee name andkeep newsletter coming enjoy addressits very good newsletter 2 Guest membership available rict Columbia RC Club DCRC time per year basisGlider Group January meeting pre 3 $5 fee will credited paymentsenSed winners year-round glider AMA dues balance regularcompetition well earned trophies AMA membership fee forwarded AMAKen Troxell made presentations Expert HQ within 60 days after 30 day guest per-and Sport categories have names iod expiresof winners congratulations 4 Guest membership does permit theof holder enter sanctioned contests join char- e Modelers Friday July 3 Meade tered clubs enter National Model Air-Modelers will host 10th Annual Inde plane Championships does protect clubpendence Day Model Air Show Fort George actions guest operating mod-G Meade Maryland Range 3 event els club siteAMA sanctioned anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license RC cordially invited participate purpose show demonstrate facets hobby possible 3000 spectators event attracts throughout day information contact Hoyt Bishop CD 301 944-6789 Thats month Alahama Florida Seorgia Miosisoippi Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolira C Tonoessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Aociete Vice-Preedents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Deiray Bead, FL 33444 Fhillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizal SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo FR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherom FO Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacher 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Spring has burst upon District V explosion activity Magnolia Classic Jackson MS Glen Sig Memorial Meet Jacksonville FL Florida State Championships name just three big gies Coming events include Fiesta Five Flags Pensacola FL Music City Control Line Meet Nashville TN sec ond Annual Rodent Round-Up St Peters burg FL Florida Barnstorming Con tests Polk County FL love names contests popular hobbies men boys around Dalton GA currently guessed itflying model airplanes 42 RCers have formed Carpet Capital RCers Thats large club relatively small town getting good newspaper coverage support local businesses meet ing sites flying sites Approximately 50 models displayed mall show Melbourne FL Indi River Kontrol Society included Quarter Scale Nieuport flying saucer Big Stik piggy-back Little Stik mention few District V will scene 1981 Masters Tournament Once again Rocket City Radio Control Club RCRC Hunts ville AL will host Masters US RC Aerobatics team compete World Championships will chosen right own backyard will fantastic event watch Huntsville great place visit plan spend few days June 1981 87 p space shuttle has nothing combi nationLittle Stik launched back Big Stikl around June 27-28 watch some top Pattern fliers country world show its done Another choice event District V Puerto Rico Nacs year will held September 5 6 7 Puerto Rico started mini-Nats idea now Alaska ready try about catchy nameThe Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks Better yet town Cape Coral has designated 11 acre site large lake flying field RISea Hawks less year old al ready claim club greatest potential become southwest Floridas larg est active club Among other things very active Florida Soaring Society also very active group hazards Free Flight Russ Timmons Bill Gray both Chattanooga RC Club have use bow arrow pistol retrieve rubber power models land trees Bill Grays Nite 28 also has known attack Danny Brooks Sweet Stick noticed precise looking error free newsletter Martin County Modelers wrote Editor John Cox story Its done magicthe magic computer John engineering programmer Siorsky Aircraft wrote program him self kind enough send have HP 2647A computer need program will help process newsletter let know Thanks computer keeps up AMA members now have list jun ior members District V 244 less 1% District V members Floridai 20 Georgia39 Alabama 32 Tennessee30 South Carolinai 4 Mississippi9 Puerto Rico0 What interests RC140 all75CL19 FF9 INi Since junior door prime interest deserves recog nition Jeff Everson Coral Gables FL Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aindet VIcs-rmid.nsa Frank Hugrien 401 5 Birch Plattburg MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th Si Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania IL 60510 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhor,me University City MO 63132 Jim Sear, P0 Ban 300 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Man spring days arouse things age urge go out fly other day visited local flying field watching another older fellow bore holes sky field close highway RCer landed engine idled turned towards highway hearse followed several cars passing bowed head uttered short prayer turned around again zoom small aircraft sky Later mentioned him about nice gesture respect said Its least could married thirty years Ah yes must let nice flyingdaysgo waste must Sunday March 7 brought lot Sky larks field What litterbugs balsa splinters seed would swallowed forest summer didnt shed balsa OS 6OFSR shed shaft Guess wasnt ready wake up winters nap Some clubs find new ways enjoy winter example Quincy II Falcons RC Whats Happening knows about FF No FF newslet ters year May 3 Chicago IL Aero Angels English Tournament airplane CL meet May 3 St Louis MO Buder Park Eagles Soaring meet May9-10 Neoga IL Lincoinland Pattern meet Ralph White May i 7 Kansas City MO KCRC Fun Fly May 24 Palatine IL Harper College Treetown Modelaires CL contest May 30-3i Springfield MO Pattern June 6 Smichville MO Dam Busters Fun Fly IL June 6-7 Lake City RC Expo Waukegan June 6-7 Elk Grove Village IL Chicagoland RC Open Fun Fly June 6-7 St Louis MO Pattern June 7 East St Louis Holten Park Eagles Soaring June 13-i 4 Chicago IL Aero-Angels Combat CL Meet June 13-i4 Kokomo IN Blue Angels Pat tern Sport Scale June i 3-i 4 Kansas City MO KCRC Pat tern June i4 Rockford IL Rock Valley Open Fun Fly June 2i Peoria IL Wyreflyers CL meet Detweiler Park June 21 Half-Day IL Lakeshore RCQ-500 Races Old Nike Site June 28 Poplar Bluff MO Freelancers RC Sixth Annual Fun Fly June 28 Elk Grove Village IL Venture Hobbys Warbird Races New Associations/Clubs/Activities Mid west CL Association reports John Ballard 10102 Kimblewick Louisville KY 40223 forming new CL Racing Pilots Association John wants AMA attention spe cific needs racing especially Nats Midwest CL Association pushing use Novice/Expert rather AMAs Jr-Sr-Open seems PAMPA RC events readily demonstrate way go want growth Stan Scoyout somewhereI kind thought would have convinced Free Flight Contest Board look forward timehowever? MA p 86 March 81 Fred French VP Lexington KY MAC work organizing Central Kentucky Model ing Association kindsRC FF CL boats planes cars etc Sounds great Call Fred 606 272-9116 new club Model Aviation Academy has formed Chicagoland MAA appears directed towards highly professional approach RC has alimited membership meet Deiphian House Hickory Hills IL 3rd Wednesday month Indianapolis IN RC clubs promoted inter-club fun fly Through Leo Dickey developed AMA District VI ClubTeam Fun Fly Now another club working similar fine project Smithville MO KC area Dam Busters have initiated KC Metro Fun Fly first scheduled July 12 Smith yule Field club team project clubs should contact Ray Meyers 3605 Shady Lane Gladstone MO 641 i9 4544656 AnotherMan Lost Good ole Bob Vojslavek has deserted midwest fortress go forth rescue sinking ship Ah brave man Bob V Anyway Bob good luck best wishes us new job AMA Headquarters DC Keep er afloat ol buddy Change Notice Treetown Modelaires CL Contest originally scheduled two days now one-day meet due site restrictions Some events have dropped Please check Competition Newsletter issue and/or next month contact Contest Director Lexington KY MAC Exhaust Fumes James Check Editor FADS quoted Air Trails Annual 1952 good Half-A RC planes flying very suc cessfully fact appears day RC Giants weighing pounds powered Class D plus engines definitely past Check comments Quarter Giant other large Scale models buried about 30 years ago Does anyone go ghost rally AMA District VI RC Club-Team Fun Fly Contrary popular opinion spon sored AMA did divert some VP travel allowance help finance project anyone objects speak up AMA diverts dollars FAI Nats select few divert few dollars back some sport fliers also contribute FAI/ Nats CL FF modelers care work up similar program Ill help way can just present plans pre pared perform legwork 1981 Program Illinois Champaigne August 22-23 Chain paigne County RC Club Jack Murray RR 4 Champaigne IL 61820 Indiana Plainfield August 22-2 3 Plainfield Screaming Eagles RC Club Dave Bloom er 860 Longfellow Plainfield IN 46168 CD Leo Dickey Lapel IN RC Flying Field Kentucky Lexington August 15-16 Lex ington MAC Frank Rogoyski 1800 Claymill Rd Lexington KY 40502 Missouri St Peters August 15-16 St Peters MO Wayne Knaust 1508 Watson St Charles MO 63301 District Neoga IL/Effingham IL Sep tember 26-27 Host club RC Sport Fliers CDHorrace Cain 312 537-8533 1981 rules have mailed clubs via 1980 contacts club does have information contact myself AVP near Its ball meet such nice peo pie Dont miss 88 Model Aviation Un 1-ebruary Th 1-alcons held Indoor Peanut Scale Delta Dart contest win ners Back Row LR Dave Siebrasse Bill Laws Larry Cady Doc del Castillo Jim Allen Out front Tim Martin Tad Hess ling Rose Marie del Castillo Next month will have some flying site formation Indy West Side RC KG Northern Knights Until thenFly Friendly Skies Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bradersen District VII Vice Pren dent P 0 Bee 1104 tirmingVarrr MI 4d0 12 Aimomate Vice4rusidmsns James Clark 4444 Woodsiest Dr. NE Cedar Asoids IA 52401 Tony taliano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th So Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert D Landberg 4928 Tiop St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsant Dr Madinoc WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Pictures news Al Scidmore AVP Madison WI him building Gen tle Lady West Towne Mall Show start four man heat hA Pylon September 1980 meet Fond-du-Lac part WILLI circuit What series nine contests Wisconsin Illinois hA Pylon Racing Bob Johnson Fond-du Lac farthest camera 1980 circuit winner Next picture Jeff Nel sonMadison Paul YeeSheboygan Ron ZakerChicago Dick ShieldsRockford holding ears Heres whole gang WILLI racers Al Scid front left first Flew modified GLH Looks younger hat Wisconsin has annual State RC Sail plane Championship program Points toward championship earned contests host ed participating clubs Gregg Seydel Contest Coordinator District VII West 1980 State Champ Gregg recently achieved LSF level V Apparently northern cli mates hone men fine competitive edge Ill take Taft Madison club holds five AMA records John Lusk Duration Mod Std Class Keith Scid Duration Standard Class Keith Scid Closed Course Distance Standard Class Al Scid Duration Unlimited Class Al Scidmore Closed Course Distance Unlimited Class Incidentally plan join folks Suds City Soar-In Banquet Well now Otherwise beginning pay attention commercial indus trial interference shared frequencies being brought view ith publica tion new licenses issued users frequencies Al Linder Detroit Aero Modelers 150 members targeted 1981 took initiative write several usersan explanatory letter little questionnaire got replies very informative scrap metal operation area obvious interference source except transmitted during week during business hours generally speaking base transmitter several mobile units prompted con siderable concern meeting home explore try brainstorm plan action asked Al bring together some experts could contribute dis cussion Present Russ Gerolamon manufacturing engineer ham radio opera tor Andy Pesonew industrial com munications Ray Vincent AMA 7998 controls design engineer Bob Grant repre senting Indian City RC Club Pete Waters Kraft Midwest RC Contest Board member Al Linder host discussion ranged n others allowed fly frequencies s weve having unexplained crashes referring scrap company operation identified two areas action first find transmitters inter fere us negotiate use different channel second induce local FCC office avoid issuing chan nels new applications considered pilot meeting general meet ing area clubs would have opportunity have representation should held plan strategy action meeting suggested April 20th An emphatic conclusion no indi vidual club action should undertaken first task fact-finding planning gain understanding underlying technical aspects political proce dural organizational makeup FCC local level can determine specific achievable objectives make contact FCC frequency users thought after listening John Worth Walt Good explain small segment vast expanse frequency allocations need special talent present ourselves local FCC people someone prominent politics law news mediaor apersonality Ill bet could get appointment responsive ear right away example Al Kaline tow April 20 meeting should very productivewere talkin about live Arkansas siana Mesica hama n VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aisoemos Vic-Prssidnns Sud Friedl 5512 Soathwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Ptemnton TX 78064 Dao Parsons 11809 Fulmr NE Albuctuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. Eartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 keeping spotlighting particular areas within district Ted has asked Ed Perez north Texas Associate VicePresident report local happenings Last month Teds theme concern new frequency proposal writ ing its little early gauge response around district have expertise field have opinionpro conhed like hear Its impor tant have input expect get best FCC Lets hear still interested including photo graphs preferably black white around district column tended include picture RC model designed built Bob Baker Gold en Triangle RC Club Grand Prairie What interesting wings swept forward asked Bob hed ever flown model such unusual design said hadbut U-Control Well flew before could get camera itand needless say head head con frontation terra firma told flew well cause crash due thumb glitches Oh well said another under way hopefully next time Ill get picture Im unusual aircraft tend Southwest Modelers Show Dallas May 16 17 make sure check out Ed Couchs F16 Hes come up tryly scale landing gears retract system Its amazing youre interested Im sure Ed would glad talk about 817-283-7081 group Thunderbirds RC Forth Worth have organized Fun Fly-Fly Off RC clubs Dallas-Fort Worth area end finalists will meet what should Super Bowl Fun Flies November Sounds fun good way modelers get know another share interest Contact Thu nderb irds President details Scale buffs Texas Scale Air Group Dallas will hosting Scale Masters Qualifying Meet Mineral Wells TX June 27 28 went along group evaluate facilities Its absolutely best flying site Ive ever seen Its old helicopter pad concrete far can see expansion joint top five contestants will eligible attend Scale Masters Rough River KY quali fying meet open AMA members wish attend mark calendar plan Charlie Viosca CD contact person 214-241-1 172 June 1981 89 Reserve Labor Day Dallas RC Club sponsored Southwest Championships three day event including Pattern Scale Pylon racing fellows really know keep families involved interested sport too Last fall children assembled flew Delta Darts competition dis tance length flight About 20 women competed see could reel out kite fastest enjoyed extended flights kids took over after demolish ing planes Have good time fly safely Colorado C Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyos DISTRICT REPORT Travis EclImnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ainccut Vie-Prnidnta Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Prarie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 5 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th St. Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Oogwood Gratton NO 58237 Jim Rickents 516 5 Cloudas Sbus Falls SO 57103 season mall shows displays award meetings has certainly busy District IX films AMA display booth have constant use since January Ive received number notes newslet ters indicating lots positive feelings toward model aviation general some club groups reaping benefits PR wise local governments parks de partments theme ties closely what AMAs flying site coordinator Geoff Styles has say column May 81 Model Aviation Take minute review itgive some get lot return Ive opportunity work through project youll no doubt hear about future Delta Dart II AMAzer Control Line design used basic second step model beginner As educator Ive access neat bunch kids school have just completed some Dart ils have en joyed minute activity Should have some pictures information later time Look Associate RT Dick Crowley probably needs little introduction Sailplane circles either local national level Dick some months back accepted appointment Associate Vice-President Colorado District IX model background consists small Stick models youngster Control Line during teen years RC re cently became interested RC Soaring during 70s residing California brought interest him moved Colorado mid 70s Dick presently flies RC Sailpianes RC Power Hand Launch Gliders Indoor Rub ber Peanut EZB etc avid contest flier travels major contests around country usually placing quite well 79 won 2-M RC Sailplane event Lincoln Nats placed finals 80 FAI Sailplane team selection California Dick has indicated strong interest fur thering types modeling will work toward development hobby/sport especially willing assist newcomers developing skills has further worked extensively city state national au thorities procurement develop ment flying sites Dick willing meet clubs individuals District IX plan enhance sport/hobby model aviation AMA member Hal Palmer shares us some neat happenings taking place Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club located Northglenn-Thornton area Colorado Ive kidded Hal some other mem bers group about keeping us posted activities some time hope will appreciate what doing perhaps role-model efforts club Questions Hals address included wish info what MAS does year Thought otherciubs through out country might like hear what typical club can much effort little expense bring RC hobby attention community club Miniature Aero Sportsters 70 member sport oriented very dedi cated RC club Denver area Like clubs lost flying site development area able arrange Adams County Commissioners use parcel land adjacent county fair grounds expense developed own triangular runway complex oiled dirt concrete pit areas roofed sun shelters club flying safety rules requirements licenses insurance etc have adopt ed commissioners rules field have almost full control through commissioners authority Anyone can fly must meet requirements show appreciation use site felt should something public devised program air craft displays air show give public interesting afternoon free enter tainment also let us put RC hobby before people otherwise might never know existed provide static displays larger shopping center malls year feature 20 30 aircraft types members pres ent demonstrate discuss equipment hundreds people people curious genuinely interested think leave display informed about hobby urge see things action developed three hour air show held flying field Sunday July 4th weekend Also al ways hold mall displays day before air show have minimal time mall guests forget about us air show programs involve flight demonstrations various types air craft fun fly events along running commentary PA narrator Quickee-SQO races Scale Pattern Quarter Scale etc included well manned ground display aircraft year will feature AT-6 race open show banner-tow welcoming crowd end similarly thank banner Parachute drops model half hour provide prizes keep youngsters enthused climax show air battle between Red Baron Snoopy defends Airdrome Baron makes dive bomb tack direct hit Airdrome Headquarters see photo below pursued downed Snoopy much delight everyonealways crowd pleaser after show have own trainer air craft instructor pilots available specta tors fly nominal fee have put four annual shows date another scheduled July have well received Sheriffs officers last year estimated overall crowd 1500 2000 aint bad considering temperatures mid high 90s also excellent feature coverage mall air show activities both tele vision newspapers Naturally shows dont just happen take months planning coordina tion requires combined efforts members club feel worth Everyone pitches best abili ty feel have achieved goodwill commissioners public beginning look differently boys toys have derived several new members exposure have ball doing Oh incidentally County Director Parks Recreation now finishing stage first plane boy will make first flight come good weather got orientation hobby through very source encourage clubs try giving little communities Sincerely Hal C Palmer 10882 Mildred Drive Northglenn CO 80233 Phone 303 452-2333 Arizona fornia 0 Hawaii S Nevada ttsh x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonda Beach CA 90278 Ausociate Vbce-Prasidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisoim 1100 West Share Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafra Ct Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt8 Boo 51TucsooAZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 4465 Jupiter Or, Suit Lake City uT 84117 year Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California has ban90 Model Aviation Red Baron scores direct hit AIrdrome Headquarters Miniature Aero Sportsters nual air show Denver Resulting air battle proved Baron no match Snoopys defense tactics Photo Herb Varona quet clubs honor champions Fur thermore always individual high point awards age group champions FFMAASC shouldnt forget team chal lenge award contested clubs association know Ill send above mentioned items drop letter THERMALS years gathering Phil Kraft wife guests Since Phil Free Flight er good knew known attendees years winners Steve Beebe Open Jay Humelbaugh Senior David Turgeon Junior Max Men club cap tured team challenge back Thun derbugs held past three years Thunderbugs honored John Bonang 29 continuous years membership nifty framed scroll forthno small feat stay club long late February made return trip Camarillo attend meeting Camaril 10 Flying Circus club fourth time Id invited attended functions Prior meeting clubs Executive Vice-President Ken Holden wife Dora met took dinner great time talking hangar talk food al ways tastes better youve got good com pany meeting run Nick Nicholson bumped Vince Liquori mentioned last month having taken over Art Addington felled flu time got meet Art also along visiting club meeting Thats neat idea fun evening Have ever dropped another club visitor Try might like showed club AMAs new film slanted towards property owners Plane Plae Perleu lay well received Write want show some reluctant property owner next meeting attended involved rather long drive up coast Santa Maria invited Paul Castle attend TnValley RC Modelers meeting drove house gave peek latest project 1A-Scale Brown B2 better known Miss Los Angeles racing model huge Paul will put big Kawa saki hes done Its framed ready sanding went nearby restaurant met rest clubs officers wives Pauls wife Gail went us huge table Vice-President Mike Raving Dee club Secretary Wes Vasburg Doris club Treasurer kind shared between Dick Verda Enos club also brought local hobby shop owner Don Seagraves wife Renee guys sure treat wives hobby shop owners nice Dinner town club meeting complete Wow excellent meal swapped tales went meeting site 1 turned out beer distribution warehouse After meeting sampling room opened showed club new site film Plane Place Perfe Day enjoyed members Dan Brown borrowed show school class next day Id like visit club Drop line well work out date about AMA display booth Use mall show backdrop Need new site film Let alaska o 0 Montana on maton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amejane Vic-ridunna Al CuIer 1607 S von Elm PonelIo ID 83201 Simon Oroone Rn 1 Eon 48 Broadviow MT 59015 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Erce Nelson 807 6 Vieksbnrg Sn. Spokane WA 99208 Orlando Dlv Rocio 26608 Donor Cs Kent WA 98031 Oon Zippy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 interested Scale models should aware National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers cover Scale disciplines put out very well done newsletter Replica edited Bill Pepin information organization apply membership write John Preston Secretary/Treasurer 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK very active developing flight training course appears very professional provide student packets include student log other documents infor mation hold classes lot struction very difficult thing main tain level activity en vironment have cold weather experts Congratulations President Marty Hall Newsletter Editor Gene Rodgers efforts received letter Wayne Van Meter Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula MT would like share well pictures sent read long ago winter-time sail plane contest back east somewhere Enclosed few snapshots taken last Sunday Feb ruary 22 1981 5th annual Polar Bear Glider Meet held Missoula Sentinel High School practice field day before cold windy flew shirt sleeves Twelve fliers local club participated twelve finished meet four flights aircraft damage pictures show some action note that- Lovrien Froelich Junior members9th 8th grade respectively vni nill rhice Ed took prize winners percent-possible scores Wayne Van Meter Bird Time 969% Randy La Vole Viking 918% Ed Lovrien Aquila 897% events three five minute Precision two flights total eight minutes formal non-sanctioned event Usually tramp around land snow year temperature SOs lift needed RC contest schedule 1981 has prepared distributed Coordinator Jim McCarty clubs participated club has received drop him line self-addressed stamped en velope ask Jim did very com plete professional job con gratulated Pat him back see him because thanks gets January 1981 issue Bell Al- RC flyer edited Jim Harburg Bellingham WA contained very appropriate New Years wish would like pass closing month May have enough happiness keep sweet enough trials keep strong enough sorrow keep human enough failure keep humble enough success keep eager enough friends give comfort enough faith courage self business country ban ish depression enough wealth meet needs enough determination make day better yesterday See next month may landings happy ones June 1981 91 Frank Wheeler preparing launch Snark belonging pilot Joel Froelich O LovrIen Lrd liacel Aquila timer Joel Froelich IThese pictures Van Meteri JUNIOK. FLIGHTf ED WHIT 176 WaIl St Sta New York NV 100050 First Step Success- Wood Selection An excellent outdoor SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Phil Hartmans BLUE RIDGE SPECIAL $300 Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 write catalogue Its 14 built-up wing big jump up sophistication ladder AMA Cub adequate help rather young rank beginner should able complete kit extensively prefabri cated little bit older have fair craftsmanship should able put together quite satisfactorily building no help whatsoever start plans very very clear helpful construction notes two-page instruction sheet really well writ ten enough explanation building covering flying suggestion make least three models Building similar models different kits will improve aero modeling craftsmanship nearly much building same model better better Yes will gain some experience hopping kit kit much likely will just build several different mod els same low level competence miss out some valuable learning oppor tunities Lets take Blue Ridge Special First will build kit Study plans instruc tions AND MATERIALS very carefully Note wood has carefully selected manufacturer motor stick wood very hard wings leading trailing edges hard wing ribs lighter wood different grain 1/16 square sticks wing spar stabilizer fin pieces medium weight SELEC TION OF THE RIGHT PIECE OF WOOD FOR THE JOB GIVES STRENGTH WHERE NEEDED AND REDUCES WEIGHT WHERE POSSIBLE gets model off good start before open box Next manufacturer cut pieces exact length just little longer trimming perfect fit wing ribs beautifully cut out notched thing prefabrication does besides save time what wood should use what ribs should look like motor stick should tapered tail Actually manufacturer has done important work can learn lot examining materials before starting build kit Now lets build model again going build little neater re going learn lot too fact big step already have plans instruction sheet kit time also going learn select materials yourself FIRST REAL STEP becoming model builder Go local hobby shop pick out sup plies what will need 2 pieces 18x 1/16x 1/8 hard balsa 3 pieces 18x l/16x 1/16 medium hard 1 piece 18x3xl/16sheetmediumhard 1 piece 18x 318x 1/8 very hard balsa 1 piece 6x 118x 3/32 spruce 1 piece 1/32 diameter music wire 1 sheet Japanese tissue 28 1/8 fIat rubber 1 North American 5 propeller assembly Now makes bit tougher doesnt sure select proper grades grain time get through exer cise selecting own materials will know awful lot about building model airplanes would have learned just building another kit will also have make template cardboard wing ribs Trace rib shapes through plans onto card board cut out trace around tem plate onto 1/16 sheet store buy 7 prop assembly too some 1/32 wire some small brass washers will enable little wire bending make far efficient bearing prop shaft rubber wont keep jumping off hook Buy some rubber too cause bound bust few motors winding Youre really starting get model building now fact may have found difficult find hobby shop materials needed let examine piece order pick out decent wood case time send off supply catalogues suggest Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA 50171 Old Timer Models Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 can order materials bulk save lot money can tell purpose type wood selected will still receive some wood quite what wanted cheaper price still worth will use eventually anyway now Yep guessed After have scratch built second Blue Ridge Special make third time concen trate cutting sanding wing ribs really accurately getting covering job really smooth Sure build models kits Kits still necessary stock can substitute right wuod manufacturer lets down can build second model same model practice wood selection can now build models magazine plans too realization picking out right piece wood joh first MOST IMPORTANT part building model airplane well way success Eagle Talk last session EAGLE TALK discussed basic unseen elements air plane Known Four Forces Flight THRUST LIFT DRAG WE IGHT Next bettcr mention dimen sions airplane functions An auto mobile moves two dimensions surface airpalne functions three dimensions Whereas car can go forward backward sideways plane can go forward sideways up down So have realize model has quite bagful possible tricks aloft since can move three ways can three same time Control must effective three dimensions airplane can function man-carrying airplane pilot can move hinged surfaces adjust thrust Free Flight model controls must built Lets get bit technical now name three motions L PITCH YAW Now three cases motion revolution plane revolving around imaginary line led axis aerodynamics conventionally called axes Let stake look diagram V c -c ________________ Th 3 Oo.ti1 As. ROLLA model rolls about imaginary line more-or-less running down length its fuselage Axis X longitudinal axis rolling axis model drops wingtip banks revolving its X axis rolling axis Youve heard barrel rolls PITCHWhen model suddenly noses up down revolving about its lateral axis Axis V imaginary line runs more-or-less length wings pitching ax YAWAnd models tail swings back forth model revolving around its vertical axis Axis Z axis imagi nary line more-or-less down through mod el top bottom Just imagine mount butterfly board pin stuck through butterflys body board just like Z Axis yawing axis Study drawing some sure can pick out axis ture airplane revolves around Also picture model moves two three axes executing maneuvers Well continue discussion three axes next month along something else thats very important center gravity As Hamlet put fly fly question See next month 92 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/06
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92
From AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L AMA Officer Election- 1981 Nomination Procedures Document odd-numbered years elec tion national office AMA SecretaryTreasurer regional Vice-Presidents odd numbered AMA districts III V VII IX XI even-numbered years election national office AMA Preisdent regional Vice-Presidents even-numbered AMA districts II IV VI VIII X Officers elected serve two years following year election took place CANDIDATE MINIMUM STANDARDS NATIONAL OFFICERS President Sec retary-Treasurer nominee must AMA Leader Member note Contest Di rectors also Leader Members must also have served least year prior beginning term office either elec ted officer AMA such Vice-Presi dent officer directly appointed President Vice-Presidents such Contest Board member Contest Coordinator Committee Chairman Note Committee members merely approved President Vice-President considered officers DISTRICT OFFICERS Vice-Presidents nominee must Leader Member AMA District Vice-President candidates shall nominated exclusively Leader Open members time such nomina tion bona fide legal residents same district nominee also bona fide legal resident nominee however can nominated vice-presidency district bona fide legal resident District Vice-Presidents shall elected exclusively majority Leader Open members voting time such election bona fide le gal residents same district candidates such office also bona fide legal residents other elective officers shall nominated Leader Open members regard residential considerations Note purposes interpretation intended residency member accordance current address file AMA Headquarters WHO MAY SUBMIT NOMINATION Any AMA member consent person nominated should obtained prior submission names nominated candidacy must submitted writing should accompanied statement least 100 words concerning nominees qualifications nominees themselves also urged submit before meeting Nominating Committee statements documents evidence appropriate sup porting nominations nominated must submit letter acceptance Nominating Committee prior start meeting WHEN TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Nominations must submitted prior start Nominating Committee meet ing Normally Commitee meets mid summer during National Model Airplane Championships WHERE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Ordinarily District Vice-Presidents al serve Nominating Committee Nom inations should submitted Vice-Pres ident AMA members district names addresses headings VP columns same time copy nomination should sent AMA HQ required preferred ARE ALL NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED necessarily nominations submit ted accordance guidelines will con rinued page 85 Opui Lefts Tul White As AMA RC Frequency Committee Chair man 1981 am concerned about District VIII VP column appeared May issue Model Air/at/on first re action position proposed new RC frequencies considerable disap pointment second thought now feel problem may misunderstanding misunderstanding quite possibly caused committee went about explaining original proposal AMA membership appears may have too deep proverbial forest really didnt see trees Let give entire subject try can convince person back ground experience RC real ly doing right thing perhaps rest membership can similarly convinced First want address problem 50 new frequenciesby statementall shared incorrect As know a/i present radio/communication users 7273 MHz band have assigned channel frequencies 20 KHz spacing frequency assignments start 72000 72020 72040 etc present RC frequencies channel assignments shared has proven problem certain areas country Im sure have already heard specific instances terference existing RC channels com mercial users own state Texas final proposal FCC submit ted September 1980 specifically request ed new RC channels assigned odd frequencies beginning 72010 72030 72050 etc word used intersti tial channels channels between existing commercial users 50 new frequencies therefore shared essentially exclusive wish could say ab solutely exclusive wouldnt quite correct fact matter will find situations commercial user could 10 KHz away RC channels emitting several hundred watts power opposed limit Despite new tight narrow band receivers possible adjacent channel interference will occur way address problem ask 50 channels can use location time though recognize five planes air time normal local flying field practical limit Thus local club avoid particularly troublesome com mercial station interstitial scheme gives large number alternte RC channels 78 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Helping celebrate AMAs purchase land permanent home group visitors site late last year Shown ILR District IX VP Travis McGinnis wife Mr Mrs Geoff Styles hes former Dis trict VII VP now Flying Site Programs Director AMA HO Mr Mrs John Worth AMAs Executive Director John Embry former District VIII VP Sign says five acresAMA bought 16 property Reston VA about 17 miles northwest downtown Washington DC choose concept feel will provide interference free RC operation area country new proposal also has requested plug-in crystals frequen cy modules permitted both receiver transmitter operation model er can easily change channels suit local conditions What alternatives available beyond 50 channels 72-73 MHz have request ed Probably legal counsel Mr Jack R Smith advised us years ago radio spectrum 3-300 MHz fully allo cated combination commercial ama teur military users situation has ex isted since far back 1948 Several spot frequencies might have made available guard band region 30-42 MHz however would have resulted few spot channels scattered over wide area channel would have discrete 10 KHz assignment would have no guar antee high power commercial users wouldnt located just 10 KHz away Poten tial interference fact couple channels could have made available over wide spectrum 10-12 MHz made manufacturing costs unreasonably high assignment impractical Looking towards distant future possibility truly exclusive RC chan nels known possibility adjacent channel interference would 900 MHz band Towards end AMA re cently granted experimental license issue date 1/28/81 would permit operation four channels 900 MHz region Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson Frequency Committee have already begun experimental program determine feasibility RC operation UHF fre quencies Realistically maturity date experimental equipment such years away mention experimental work let know committee exploring possibilities pursuant ex clusive RC channels future key point particular discussion simply could getby meansexclusive RC channels would itbut now cannot done also noted concern new 20 KHz channel spacing actually 10 KHz possible non-RC user just explained RC modelers Great Britain just received approv al use 20 new channels RC purposes 10 KHz spacing 35010-35200 MHz popular US RC manufacturers has al ready shipped narrow band FM systems channels country cost differential realative conventional AM system small key point technology manufacturing RC system will operate 10 KHz channel spacing us now has also commonplace Europe years Any electronic de vice capable malfunctioning times various reasons isnt hard believe experience RC repair business encountered systems couldnt handle present 80 KHz spacing adjacent channel interference another subject yes present RC systems would become obsolete after ten year period Yes does mean retirement system after time period possible isnt obtain new exclusive RC channels would still forced go out buy new equipment Because would still need narrow band technology Please note too under present plan interim will able imme diately introduce 21 new narrow band chan nels interference existing 72 MHz RC channels feel new equipmcnt produced channels advantages switching over will clearly demonstrated will minimize transition problem have drop existing equipment favor doubling ap proximately total number RC chan nels available 72 MHz within 10 years Ten years long time own oper ate RC system equipment safety standpoint would hope modeler would consider retiring system after ten years service regardless its condition personal comment last consideration Under new proposal 50 RC channels requested 23 new channels established between 75410 75850 MHz exclusively use non-aircraft RC operators cars boats etc clearly separates aircraft operations other aspects hobby nonaircraft users benefit obtaining 20 Flybu Site QUSSUOIaN questionnaire mailed chartered clubs earlier year request basic infor mation about various flying sites clubs use conditions prevail purpose accumulate data can helpful other clubs looking field am happy tell response mailing has absolutely great thank club officers took time reply As time have over 500 returns accompanied let ter explanation expanded informa tion response making available us complete picture clubs activities Some replies included site layouts gave overall view facility time analysis wealth informa tion sent club officers has made due pressure other Spring events am sure get details laid out compared will able use results good advantage Let give few highlights early review indicated Based 10% sam pling returns appears 44% clubs fly public site num ber 1 site 55% clubs fly private site num ber 1 site 19% clubs second field fly private land 19% clubs second site fly public land 1% clubs have site own Average time occupancy usage worked out 68 years 24% clubs have lease agreement landlord 76% have lease arrangement Out of returns about 10 clubs stated did have site process losing pres sent site useful information means some reason clubs did contact recognized site problem questionnaire gave opening needed drop letter telling what sort assistance can get office need channels presently have available use full 2 MHz separation unlikely either faction will ever position interfere other should permit simultaneous RC car boat air craft operation hobby park type facili ty fear radio interference another real plus proposal Now result going have adopt new frequency control system committee has prepared several recom mended approaches finalizing new control system both makes sense future growth channels inexpensive implement possibly meaningful present system color coded flags streamers Again have element change make improvements must willing maker certain changes sincerely hope some possibly concerns have eliminated committee essentially group technical volunteers still course must operate within direction guidelines AMA President Executive Council Sin cerely Bob Aberle W2QPP March 23 1981 have lot good stuff clubs can use clubs have already given us oppor tunity work After guys AMA use services avail able underlying thread runs through responses want hang flying field must abide Safety Code flying safe can make must good neighbor far noise concerned Almost exception clubs reported have muffler rule some cases applies engines 15 larger cases club rules call mufflers engines down 049 effort reduce noise nui sance acceptable levels keep complaints zero much club dues club reported charge member $400 per year because small club process buying piece land model airport Most clubs above $25 per year some have special assessment people fly amounts two level membership fliers non-fliers majority clubs pay field maintenance Very few lucky enough have field mowed local authority property owner Exceptions would public parks sod farms cutting grass normal part operation cases clubs mentioned donate Christmas ham other goodies man charge way showing apprecia tion cooperation Flying sites range school playing fields military bases public parks municipally owned airports univer sity grounds property owned private industry Most clubs stated apply AMA site owner liability insurance coverage item very im portant aspect flying field procure ment As should know club can get added benefit no additional cost unless site owner requires special word ing certificate recent issue Model Aviation listed state statutes cover ing landowner liability property made available recreational purposes continued page 85 June1981 79 FCC Report Continued E Compatibility existing Industrial/Pub lic Safety users An examination FCC Radio Equip ment List made determine power ranges existing equipment other services 72 MHz well rated bandwidth addition FCC Rules covering ser vices checked ascertain allowable limits both power bandwidth Radio Equipment List high est rated output power found 370 watts vast majority equipment well below level common being equipment 50100 watt range Given fact RC transmitters rated 05w less means highest rated power fixed stations nearly 29 dB above R/C stations frequency band terms output power addition virtually fixed stations use directional antennas concomitant increased ERP R/C stations limited antennas having best no unity gain respect half-wave dipole Since R/C transmitters utilize single vertical radiator approximately quarter wavelength ground plane consisting transmitter box relative signal levels disparate Fixed 72 MHz equipment rated 16F3 emission meaning 99% out put power contained within 16 KHz bandwidth Very tight frequency control % base stations assures sig nificant emissions contained well within assigned 20 KHz channels channel adjacent users consid ered usable undesired sidebands 25 dB below desired sidebands 445 0 ---- 450455460445644e BW C TT -FI-ii -I T 17\~FT I-, Iiri:Zj4- 1 17dI -12 -4 UyB It44P{ 5 L M RC Transmitter operating between simulated base stations 10 dBIDiv VI 10 KHz/Div H band edge Fixed services therefore operate quite well together environment order operate services nec essary assure given high field strengths adjacent proposed allocation re ceiver bandwidth narrow possible center frequency-spaced far practicable undesired signals Figure 7 shows simulation NBFM RC transmitter operat ing between two 20 KHz spaced base stations base stations shown 20 dB stronger RC station three transmitters FM RCstation using 15 KHz devia tion base stations z Lab tests using relative signal levels showed little degradation recovered sig nal RC receiver adjacent unde sired signals 20 dB stronger desired RC signal course no allowance made drift other discrepancies could re duce 10 KHz spacing should also noted since ma jority 72-76 MHz operations shared 14 TTen 04 P06 r 404Mqsn-4dB 15 2OkHo boOnn411 10 koolO7084 Lgure 10 ResponseIICeramic8Pole Filters Curves Available ___________________ services voice jF3 steady-state tonemodulated sidebands signal generators shown spectrum analyzer photographs continued paqe 82 Il 440 50455460~465 470475 00 r lj5 I~ l2kHo 10if t1/,- 20~{t /1,-S /Fy -V -4 -40 20 kNo 5ping Analy, AId IF FiI6rCAM XnO4ld- nrginoOdb 4k1IC.IF 4W kH 6Proolkol IF III IF 100 50 0AM Xn40d tronO44IF SW 300 4 EoooFMIFBW1kH Figure 11 Single lF Filter Bandpass fj odel Aviation Two NBFM RC Transmitters operating 10 KI-lz separation 10 dB/Div VI 5 KHz/ Div HI Two NBFM RC Transmitters operating 20 KHz spacing 10 dBIDiv VI 5 KHz/ Div HI -40 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Last month couldnt find enough write about month cant figure out start Herewego RC FREQUENCIES ALL quite interested anxious have new RC frequencies approved wonder delay doesnt AMA get going us An article recent local newspapers says last two paragraphs article Finally dont expect big devel opments regarding CB ham radio foreseeable future FCC state turmoil brought Reagan administra tions budget tightening politics change President mulls over ap pointments previously announced deregu lation philosophy generally being viewed optimism GB groupswho want privilegesand pessimism ham groups hams afraid CBers will get nothing privileges work So would appear approval new frequencies may yet long way off thanks new political regime Meanwhile own frequency committee will meeting discuss situation hopefully arrive progressive plan attack improve situation FAICONTROL LINE win friends making decision recent decisionsControl Line Team Selection 1981 Natsmay go down history unpopular ever made AMA President deci sion affects Speed Team Race events brought about lack definitive plan supporters events will state others wish avoid having teams selected future Nats workable plan MUST submitted approval sufficient time allow announce ment entire membership budding prospects will have enough time plan prepare entry team trials open initially members just select few FAIRC PYLON new set international rules RC Pylon has adopted FAI now remains try out sufficiently prove worth may again have FAI Pylon World Championship burden proof now squarely shoulders leaders Pylon Are continue own parochial favoriteFormula Oneor going take up challenge rest world become leader event new rules developed Americans based own Formula Which out has gumption pick up challenge will host first FAI Pylon meet about large wellpublicized meet near end season perhaps Las Vegas about going let rest FAI world get jump us BAD PRESS refute non-statement such Watch out someone writes way obviously says thinks someone else trying pull fast Obviously once seed planted people will scoff rebuttal being attempt discredit original writer goes back forth Actual ly neither fully right nor wrong attempting convince think way So should fair yourself read both sides argument make up own mind subject writings maybe particularly should read carefully surely am argu ing gain favor much oppo nent subject message simple read arguments both sides own judging Dont let ANYONE thinking SEM I-QUOTATION something idea after Congressman Council member has served term should return home try make living enjoy hobby under laws rulings has helped pass PR 0/CON idea continues crop up time timewhy pro/con column MA modification idea OMBUDSMAN column writer can say what wants about subject wants ab solutely free censorship Perhaps time consider idea nature Executive Council will have approve fore see such column favor idea pro/con get read two sides issue same time perceive means member can criticize compli ment critique item wishes letter would occupy maximum two columns response would written elected member Executive Council would occupy maximum col umn thereby filling entire page basic idea eliminate 1-2 month delay recent past comment/re sponse relationship other rule would likeno elected appointed paid staff member would eligible submit letter vice-presidents would eligible respond Would fun try SAILING SAILING OVER . have received word National Soaring Society alive getting well Prob lems recent past behind progress being toward firm reestab lishment goals sailplanes am drop line Jim Barr P0 Box 1530 Denver CO 80201 Sailpianers want try truly different type contest un contest drop note Cecil Haga 3017 Norwood Arlington TX 76013 has idea forming national Soaring League 68 teams four playing games against other similar way NFL NHL idea wild just has winner Oh yeah games played mail may end Thermal Bowl game played face face Sounds like fantastic way put meaning Sunday thermal hunting QUICK NOTES Compliments hard come days environment doubt distrust throughout world Headquarters peo ple doing job work much beyond ade quate singling out kudos could lead distrust jealousy among lot spite possibility am offering heartiest congratulations Geoff Styles flying site representative Headquarters efforts thus far behalf originally hired grievous doubts abilities Now dont think could have hired better man Take bow Geoff Wrote column VP cluded pictures brief write-up RCCR club Rochester NY method thank ing field sponsorpainting park lodges kind activity breeds good will borne out letter John B Baumann Denver Federal Center US Department Interior re ceives magazine regular basis commented type thank would well appreciated government branches limited budgets day work can create years worth good will Try Two years ago held Trans-Am relay race proceeds support Muscular Dystrophy Association year undertaking project support Easter Seal Society encouraging club host some activity raise money very worthy cause Larry Bo lich Special Events Director has made some excellent contacts within Society see page 74 April 1981 Model Aviation will soon getting data chart ered clubs urge contact local Easter Seal Society set up fund-raising event NOW TALKING PROUD -- TALKING PROGRESS June 1981 81 Secretary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 would like publicly thank members responded poll offered two months ago concerning use back part magazine AMA News section get themselves reelected easy question answer has many sides must confess idea poll originated earlier president office Today everything peaceful calm yet idea lingers ran poll strictly selfish reasons wanted tell Vote subject should ever arise again Some 60 readers responded good letters both sides first weight free press letters weight shifted slightly sheer numbers restriction suggestion use magazine personal gain Stanley Duszczak Elma NY writes As Newsletter Editor VP Elma RC Aircrafters took poll members 90% believe doesnt belong maga zine lem dont really know what going AMA lieve Jim Coulton Abington PA says best pleasure born America plane fly has American flag Great country great hobby Academy officers should try get along run Academy proper way build up tear down person. Robert J Skaja Chicago says Occa sionally Model Aviation publishes couple pages soap box narration Thats Tom Jerrys should take verbal pot shots othernot district President Secretary/Treasurer reports could still express views have free press too Forest E Davis Vandalia OH says am very satisfied John Grigg having won election politics bad magazine am against personal insinuations political campaigning unless paid candidates rate high enough discourage Writes Larry King Miami FL am past President Tropic Aeros CD interested magazine No politics whatsoever NEVER Stephen Stanford Ohio City com ments official writing magazine has too great advantage lead time too long rebuttal effective Robert E Nelson Romney WV adds have no solution problem would like see brought halt. Cessa tion officers tenure through elec tonal process way feel need type press Ill buy copy Na tional Inquirer Writes Dr Raghunath Mokadam Rockford IL Free press does mean washing dirty laundry official public desires may start own magazine James Karenko Ypsilanti Ml observes best place politicians soapbox over top head way gets hear favorite orator dont fine letters others express view eliminate politicking Now read consider other side Bud Bodzioch Palatine IL writes Im 100% free press Half truths better no truths Let readers decide must kept informed Says Rodney Raterink Grand Rapids Ml allow politics magazine separate column Soapbox col umn Rodney voted free press Observes Richard Pegg Anderson IN Free press way members know whats going AMA Francis Kellison Plattsmouth NE writes am opposed anyone deciding what political what informative Harold Clasen San Antonio TX writes Model Aviation public source informationgood bad indifferentin AMA can report sides definite ly place airing differences membership draw own conclusions Failure allow sides argument published failure allow membership informed actions elected officials welcome expression AMA politics magazine member may draw own conclusions Gary Hays Mundelein IL writes members feel elected official out line have opportunity voting him out option should left mem bers select group people side makes good case Because promised myself would bound ma jority letters am now duty bound vote absence politics AMA News PROVIDED effective fair censorship could imposed may virtually im possible thing would decide what could printed what could Editor President Executive Direc tor I wouldnt accept job tea China Walter Therien Woomsocket RI summed point up good anybody Another thing much control will rule what consists political writing what informative literature face question whole bag worms opens up Will Headquarters judge Freedom expression great thing ts re pressed great disservice done . done kid growing up went contest Dr Mokadams town Rockford IL no AMA NAA Membership cost 25c rubber job SOc gassie join up Everybody NAA painted wing didnt win anything because could get engine started AMA formed very back magazine another lucky Today have own mag should have such problems agree Jim Coulton Abingdon its great country great hobby Im going start putting American flag little air planes too See next month. FCC Report continued page 80 worst-case nature very least indicate interference expected dur ing periods tone signaling next figure 8 shows two NBFM RC stations operating 10 KHz spacing As evident sideband powers over 25 dB down point coincidence indicat ing operation frequency spacing possible like users Laboratory tests 10 KHz spacing show operational success conflict comes higher power fixed sta tions Figure 9 shows same two NBFM RC stations operating 20 KHz separation As evident sidebands now coincident 40 dB level adds immeasurably security operations given frequency tolerance effects discussed above Reviewing FCC computer records fre quency assignments 72-76 MHz band continued page 84 82 Model Aviation Two important AMA Headquarters employees snown nere vince manicowski ssuseans xecu tive Director seated desk hard work Joyce Hager Executive Secretary John Worth Vince Vince formerly District IX Vice-President Bellevue NE family including wife Linda sons Vince Carl has gotten used busy Washington DC now like okay Vinces two boys ages 4 15 high school wrestling ex perts has won major tournaments Both capable dedicated workers lucky have Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Great Canadian.. Warren Hitchcox President Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC passed away mid-February AMAs greatest friend Canada head AMAs equivalent organization coun try Warren communicated regularly phone AMA Headquarters comparing notes programs dates forthcoming events strategy international meetings planning major events such national world championships active competition flier repre senting Canada frequently RC Aerobatic team member also judge Las Vegas Tournament Champions countrys voting delegate annual meet ings Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale FAI efforts resulted 1980 Scale World Championships being held Ottawa last July first time Canada hosted world championships model aircraft Warren wife Shirley traveled together behalf MAAC known countries having world championships Italy Switzerland South Africa other locations including USA Hitchcox President MAAC nine years beginning tenth terman unprecedented record no advance warning attended day annual general meeting MAAC went hospital late night gone next morning AMA President John Grigg attended funeral behalf of Warrens friends United States void already being felthe kind greatest Building Fund Items Available.. Now ready sale AMA HQ pins patches vinyl stickers plaques certifi catesall support AMAs project raise money help offset cost Headquar ters building erected within next two years AMA bought 16 acres outright last year surplus funds previous opera tions Building construction however will re quire money will available current future budgets borrowing via Industrial Revenue Bonds favorable terest rate available will necessary soliciting donations building fund souvenir sales amount borrowed will re duced date final complete ownership will advanced Heres whats available right now Top quality cloth emblems $15 $25 $50 Member Silver Member Gold Member respectively Also AMAs Gold Brick beau tiful pin showing AMA superimposed enameled Gold colored brick$5 Vinyl self-adhesive multi-colored stickers avail able $1 Plaques may used contest prizes also available includes certi ficate under Lucite mounted wood base either 1st 2nd 3rd place imprintedperfect use lieu trophies $15 Unmounted certificates avail able $350 eachinsert own frame Certificate size 8x 11 plaque size approximately 9x 12 make cash check money order donations building fund volving purchases above items $12 up $100 will receive Certificate Appreciation Meanwhile special donors program appropriate recognition tangible evidence support being devel oped show appreciation donate $100 will reported soon building project gathers steam especially ground breaking takes place spring 82 now its great know after 45 years since 1936 can see day March 1 1983 AMA Headquarters will no longer living loaned rented quarters Within 10 years according recent study AMA will saving money over cost renting has escalated drastically Art LaLonde Fond Farewell. Jim McNeill AMA Historian Everyone AMA Headquarters us knew him deeply saddened last fall Mr Art LaLonde New Carroliton MD passed away Only 58 struck down lung cancer very prime Academy career Art chief printer overseer small publications both Academy home offices Nationals thirteen years colorful figure both places made presence felt enter tained everyone came near him survived loving wife Lucy four childrenArthur Jr William Robert Maryand six grandchildren Art loved modeling became very devoted AMA organized Control Line club Seabrook MD working through local VFW helped kids building flying great encouragement judge CL Stunt active Contest Director area tireless leader boys men model airplane activities Some sample testamentaries Johnny Clemens four term AMA President said Art devoted best employee AMA ever Les Hard nationally recognized newsletter editor Nats News editor Art kind rough gruff outside soft inside listened him could learn something iE Aibritton world champion Control Line team race competitor placed second individually Warsaw Poland 1980 Art Daddy good friends flew CL together Art club leader cer tainly great influence modeling career devoted wife Lucy Art made Nats never missed single days work AMA whole life Art LaLonde came up hard way Born Michigan 1922 sworn US Marines tender age 17 1939 nued page 85 June 1981 83 Art LaLonde Cuba before WW II now unfamiliar sight US Marines wearing World War helmets leggings contingent has just laid temporary truck bridge now crossing Art as.. VY C ~Jt 1947 two years uey married Cumuli Mimites minutes November 15 1980 Executive Council meeting concluded XII NYLAWS CHANGES Proposed changes/amendments laws discnssed light fact bylaws committee process review ing hylaws Council reluctant take action specific proposals Dane Pelta Hardy Brodersen fuether study noted full Com mittee sent Pelta proposals nor heen time adequate review Council members Mr Brodersen withdrew proposal agenda offering Committee study recommendation Mr Peltz noted action Conn cii should delayed concerning pro posals because direct action Leader Mem bers possible Council approval Following farther discussion MOVED seconded refer Broder sen Pelta proposed bylaws changes Bylaws Committee request recom mendations Council 1981 spring meeting motion passed 10 3 ansiost VIII Ill Pens XIII EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP INSUR ANCE COVERAGE FOR 19B1 presentation made hy Carl Marovey AMA Headquarters propose added membership benefit through insurance cover age fire vandalism theft involving models equipment Following discussion potential problems such coverage no action taken Liability coverage models over 40 pounds also discussed point whether AMA should provide such coverage member option basis particu lar concern fact offering such coverage form would have appear ance reversing Council stance safety aspect large models However noted models over 40 pounds looking AMA show evidence desire help control large mod el activity safe manner rather ignore abandon therefore MOVED seconded Executive Director directed investigate optional insurance models over 40 pounds separate usual AMA coverage motion passed S 4 against II IV Xl V 4 abstained VII Pins X NAA XIV BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Report Council 0 Brown establishment business advisors committee attached appendix minutes Its function would beto provide hoard directors Academy expert busi ness advice needed Three changes made original document 1 title changed Business Advisory Committee Business Advisors Committee 2 first sentence paragraph C word appointed changed recommended 3 also para graph C second sentence changed recommended members members Executive Council members Execurive Coutc/l shall uppoin red membership com mittee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly accept Mr Browns proposal es tablishment Business Advisors Committee XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPROVAL PROCEDURES ML Pelta noted behalf Horrace Cain VI CD questionnaire certifica tion process should remain unchanged rh4t vice-presidents shall administer test give final approval issuing CD status MOVED seconded make new Contest Director qualification process effec tive immediately Novemher 13 1980 motion passed 10 3 against Xl VIII ED Note remainder meeting NAA representative present thus maximum number votes 12 XVI FLYING SITE PROGRAM Presentation hy Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Mr Styles advised Council pres ent activities future projects quest flying sites special interest following topics 1 new flying site moxie 2 establishment viable contacts within Edison Electric Institute National Recrea tion & Parks Association National Correctional Recreation Association 3 Fly ing Site Book update 4 columns Model clarion MOVED seconded flying site column included Model Aviation maga zine month motion failed 6 h against JV Pros VIII ED II SIT MOVED seconded Council go record supporting flying site column Model viuriun should appear magazine often possible motion passed 11 1 abstained IV help make space available flying site column MOVED seconded Executive Council member columns cut bach 20% last increase motion passed 9 3 against X S/T Ill MOVED seconded reconsider vote motion flying site column included MA month reconsidered motion failed 6 6 against SiT X VII V Pets ED XVII SYMPOSIUM FOR CHIEF ELECTED OFFiCER IPeesielentl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly next AMA president authorized uttend AMA expense symposium Chief Elected Officers currently scheduled hy American Society Association Ex ecutives XVIII INSTITUTION MEMBERSI-IIP President advised asked prison inmates family type mem bership package could obtained idea being full membership magazine would purchased rest terested inmates signing up family members magazine pros cons making type exception discussed result MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly people incarcerated such prisons sanutoria family membership will allowed ie full memhervhipone magazineall other persons family memhers VII abstained XIX PRESIDENTIAL AMA NUMBER See May 80 Council meeting minutes item XXIImotion 30 time suh ect nonnransferability Presidents AMA number discussed resolved meeting Council reaffirmed pre vious decision MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly son deceased President may given AMA number held father prior hecoming President XX SAFETY COMMITTEE President appointed committee draft proposal establishment Safety Committee including document define group its methud operation Committee comprised Bill Mathews John Preston Art Sabin XXI REVIEW OF NATS TROPHIES MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Council establish policy hest Junior and/or Senior tro phy provided will awarded regardless he/she place combined age group event MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Nuts policy established whereby case ties duplicate trophies awarded duplicate placing subtracted determine next positionexample 1 2 2 4 2nd place tied XXII SECOND FREE FLIGHT IFAII TEAM MANAGER H Brodersen spoke behalf FAt FF community reporting Team Se lection Committee team members feel need second team manager deal teams tactical requirements Brodersen advised matching funds sought general AMA/FAI Fund amount approximately $600 No motion made agreed general consensus program participants should first polled obtain permission no spend necessary money second team manager own FF Team Fund ap proval participants use money purpose could presented Council request matching funds AMA XXIII MEMBERSHIP LISTS Headquarters requested answer con cerning whether individual committee authorized request AMAs memhership list campaign purposes After discussion MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Executive Director have drawn up implementation January 1 1981 use consent form would define de tails such price list used commercial purposes resale including time frame delivery after receipt formats available XXIV SMITHSONIAN PROJECT Council advised concerning de tails Smithsonian project involved payments offered museum AMA speakers contract basis Hardy Bendersee speakers confirmed hut noted AMA participants may incaring expenses beyond Smithsonians re muneration Brodersen recommended AMA fund direct expenses covered Smithsonians contract model ship ping lodging nor meals slide reproduction like since project has PR benefits AMA MOVED seconded AMA finan cially support shipping materials Smithsonian project up $1000 Smithsonian will nor cover such costs AMA speakers motion passed 8 2 against IX Pens 2 abstained IV S/T XXV CANADIAN VOTE Discussed issue Canadians other foreign groups right vote general consensus agreed AMAs Bylaws clearly state memhers have voting rights least national office regardless members country residence MOVED seconded AMA mem bers polled regardless country ensi dence national offices President Secretary/Treasurer starting next election motion passed amended S 4 against Jil V Pens Ill XXVI OFFICER COLUMN CONTENT IN MODEL VIA TION MOVED seconded officer columns Model Aviation shall used own individual campaign purposes during campaign period motion failed 2 8 against X V IV VII III VIII Pins IX 2 abstained S/T ED XXV NEXT COUNCIL MEETING general consensus agreed winter Executive Council meeting will held January 31 Atlanta GA conjunc tion Hobby Industry Association nual trade show meeting adjourned 925 pm APPENDIX Concept To establish Business Adel sues Committee Puepase To pronide President Eneen lien Director Secretaryfreeasurer and/or Executine Counuil wits soundien buard ye aeperienced Easiness adelsoes Recommended Makeup recom mended mandatory tnat tire com mittee made opel Clue Indleiduals tee followiun bachorounds iui tan attuenep preferably some contact nun prugit corporate law exercised DC 121 hanker ginancial maconce 131 An av countant anain prelerably wits non-peol corporate euperience 141 An entrepreneur small business omner/mananer 151 busi ness ececution workino eamlllar lame nosiness mananement Note should AMA member nolunteers B Authority/Responsihility com mittee shall hane unit authority advise Presidenl Exevutine Dlrector/Councll Secretary[rreasurer wits authorIty/re sponsihillty Cor actions remainion suiely wits President Seceetary/Trnasueer Execution Dirnctor/Council C Aupolntment members 01 commIttee shall recummenana Eu ceutioc Director appeneed Coo neiL membeet Enecutlee Council shall appointed membership com mitten 0 Mechanics 01 Operation Eunco nun Director President Seceetary/Treasurer may correspond telephone letter members committee Enecutine Council may renuest adoice channelion paperwork throunh normal Headnuarters distribution intent 00 proposal diminIsh way authority og elected employed otticers 01 AMA rather 10 provide souece oe ex pert advice enable make best possible decisions Oresent Council made up ne members eutensive business eupenienee no nuarantee guture Councils will blessed Ivan enperieneed able keep up neer channino compienities 01 mod ern business FCC Report continued page 82 appears operation fairly evenly distrib uted over asailahie frequencies 7276 MHz group over 1700 huse stations cearly 1800 mobile stations counted 278 identified existing RC fre quencies licenses no data number transmitters output power available Gioen existing RC equipment de signs relative powers RC fixed services frequencies quite removed channel assigned can cause interference RC operations imperative receiver band widths consequently transmission band widths reduced well increasing fre quency separation shared stations continued operations 72 MHz successful coming years Since iv esident co-channel sharing scale viable alternative future indeed ever need new frequency raster apart current both 72 MHz fixed service other shared users apparent also evident successful RC shar ing high power fixed stations can ac complished frequency separation near beyond 10 KHz receiver band width can maintained 6 KHz 12 KHz receiver bandwidth must down least 40-45 dB operate successfaliy leads us two paths future allocations maintains status quo existing services white other requires frequency coordination someones part Path 120 KHz Spacing maintain status quo fixed users future RC allocations would done no split channel basis other words assign ments would made between current 20 KHz raster beginning 72010 MHz equipment would designed foe 10 KHz spacing frequency spacing like units would 20 KHz would provide good measure protection shared fixed users 72 MHz well very good protec tion like users JRC Furthermore possibility RC station causing interfer ence fixed user likewise reduced 20 KHz channel spacing compatible frequency synthesis Path 2 10 KHz Spacing 10 KHz frequency spacing can work 72 MHz given enough attention tolerances tO KHz raster also compatible fee quency synthesis severai drawbacks rob KHz spacing No frequency coordination exists 72 MHz allocations fixed service Potentially half new raster would unusable some parts country due co-channel fixed use Existing allocations RC Service would still displace adjacent frequency users new raster obvious best alternative Path 1 receiver bandwidth limited 5560 Hz since frequency sharing other services facilitated Safe control RC models type re quire best frequency protection possible Prequency coordination other forms weeding frequencies certain areas less preferable frequency assignment plan inherently safer first place Since 20 KHz spacing appears workable detailed evaluation actual receiver bandwidths presently attainable coincidentally optimum transmitted band width fit leto receiver bandyass se lected has developed Figure 10 shows several response curves readily available ceramic B pole filters various bandwidths along superim posed transmitter envelope Figure 11 shows single practical F filter bandyass against several superimposed curves AM FM transmitter bandwidths Tests made upon receivers show over time temperature toler ances given earlier quite possible work 20 KHz raster either AM FM modulatiov methods provided AM trans mission confined about 4 KHz occopied bandwidth requires closer control rise fall items transmitted OFF pulses ensure bandwidths New regu lations mast require both frequency tolerance stability held limits originally proposed bandwidth re duced 8 KHz least 6 KHz Narrow er bandwidth receivers must used im prove safety being incorporated leto new raster proposed continued 84 Model Aviation LaLonde continued page 83 finished high schooling Marine Corps Quanrico VA assigned duties Cuba Puerto Rico Iceland elsewhere decorated heralded soldier dis charged honor Fifth Marine Division Camp Lejune NC 1952 funeral services held St Marys Church community VFW sent four its members tarry casket proudly United States Marine Corps dispatched 10 its finest full regalia elite color guard wearing dress blues white gloves white hats rifles pay homage fallen comrade Before coffin low ered ground American flag draped over carefully removed folded handed widow During lowering ceremonies US Marine slowly blew tear ful soulful Taps say goodby Today Xerox 9400 does work Art used office no machine no person will ever able other things Artcould well provide inspira tion laughing entertainment everyone around him part him can never replaced will never forgotten 1981 Nomination cont page 78 considered Nominating Committee two names per office will approved Committee listing ballot However ballot will provide write-in votes additional candidates meet requirements ARE CURRENT OFFICERS AUTOMATICALLY RE-NOMINATED No An AMA member must nominate current officer re-election should writing per foregoing procedures PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT required AMA bylaws nomination procedures shall accordance Council-approved Nomination Proce dures Document document shall published least 90 days prior nual Nominating Committee meeting Note publication current Nomination Procedures Document unless superseded recent publication prior 90-day requirement Flying Site continued page 79 however no substitute AMA blanket policy coverage club landowner receive Some interesting items surfaced through replies follows club owns its flying field flood plain area rent out half property crops pays taxes piece land An added benefit piece real estate surrounded swamp other farmland air space aismost unlimited Geographical location club does seem main item far available land concerned Clubs crowded East Coast seem have sites large clubs wide open western areas clubs smallest memberships Free Flight clubs need something get people interested Free Flight very viable segment model aviation picture know glamor seems Radio Control lessons learned Free Flight activities invalu able also cheaper form model flying radio instances means people smaller budgets can enter world model aircraft Maybe need symposium get part hobby stimulated growing am sure 99% old timers got start Free Flight am sure NFFS would welcome ideas get chosen activity higher off tarmac new problem right appears clubs encourage new fli ers allowing guests come fields However almost insist guest join AMA prior flying plane site Executive Council did pass Guest Membership arrangement last year prospective fliers could get 30-day AMA membership effective day after postmark ing $500 fee application Head quarters money will credited towards annual membership person joins AMA within 60 days time final note affects insurance rate clubs park cars too close flight line state 30 feet big percentage under 50 feet landing areas majority property damage claims received involve model hitting parked vehicle can reduce claims type through exercising simple safety pro cedures such parking further away better look go insurance market coverage survey later get more date compiled Thanks again club officers helped projectGeoff Styles tennecticut Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island e Vermeet DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aoaete Vic-Preaiaianna Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Snrees Nashua NH 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. La MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Boleluc Ladyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kicrery ME 03904 Sorry short time deadline almost past rather have column wish ask District people write phone needs Threre many meets fun flies set up club papers scheduling members repeat sched ules unnecessary contest schedule magazine will also have contests fun flies listed Mall shows currently scheduled time issue reaches follows Newington Mall Newington N HApril 25-26 Flying Tigers Bedford NH Mall Sat urday May 2 New London CT dont have name mall May 9 Auburn MA Mall Show May 23 Expo 81 show Groton CT May 29 30 31 June 26 East Lyme Appreciation Week East Lyme CTto run through until following weekend accord ing calendar Just received flyer about South Shore RC Club Fun Fly Bridgewater MA Sunday April 26perhaps just little late read about will feature spot landing Carrier timed taxi balloon bust RC Bill Wilbur will having LOBSTER AND CLAM BAKE AT THE NESSA FIELD June 13 14 can write phone Bill Kittery find out about will include some Sport Scale events understand NESSA field Berwick ME Films scheduled many show ings have VHS videotape cassette newest films Modelings Grand Illu sions Marvelous Miniatures both tape may borrowed copied Southern New England RC Championships Waterford CT airport Pattern Nov ice ADVANCE Expert Trophies 3rd place 9 5 June 6 7 Camping airport lots motels nearby Joe Giar dino Potter Hill Road Westerly RI CD Phone 401 596-7819 Next report another Council meeting held Washington DC April 4 5 Apparently politics over will handle list agenda items should take week two New Jersey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baystde NY 11361 Aaadete VtcePremdeate Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Wittow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2SchenectadyNY t23tJ9 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts portion report usually given form editorialization months edition gives way timely announcement cordial invitation modelers around district participate aeronautical birthday just heard about elebration 50th anniversary dedication Floyd Bennett Field Brook lyn NY May 23 shall commemorate origin true aviation landmark Built upon site old Barren Island Airport Floyd Bennett Field New Yorks first munici pal airport predecessor John F Kennedy International LaGuardia Air ports intimately linked such creators aviation history Jimmy Doolittle Wiley Post Amelia Earhart Doug Wrong-Way Corrigan Howard Hughes tab Balbo Clar ence Chamberlain Frank Hawks many others too numerous mention 1974 Floyd Bennett Field placed under jurisdiction US Department Interior Gateway Recreational Area became part National Park Ser vice controls such famous recreational sites Yellowstone National Park other equally well-known areas As modeler undoubtedly aware through longterm efforts Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc facilities great airport became available RC model flying field modeler can June 1981 85 establish ability fly competently hence safely Beginning May 19 continuing through Memorial Day May 25 National Park Service celebrating occasion hereby urge modelers within reasonable proximity Brooklyn NY participate event have asked Nation al Park Service amass array models possible especially represent ing aircraft 20s 30s display during week Special parking facilities will furnished modelers formed models display will under watchful surveillance National Park Service Rangers addi tion static display will fullscale helicopter model flying demonstra tions participating shall expressing appreciation wonderful attitude toward model aviation has adopt ed thus far US Department Interior thus allowing us fly Floyd Bennett Field Great Kills Recre ational Area Staten Island looking toward future distinct possibili ty time time other properties National Park Service will open up us model aircraft flying sites wish information could pass along news cele bration came us quite recently writing still fully aware such details whether will static competition awarding prizes etc merely public display model aircraft nothing efforts great deal appreciation down press deadline June issue will reach between April 27 May 4 see no way filling yond what have already said concerning occasion further information day meet draws closer suggest contact Miss Michaelene Mickey Carpenter 50th Anniversary Coordinator Gateway National Recreational Area Head quarters Building No 69 Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY 11234 Telephone 212-630 0293 Essay Month good friend Dan Basovitch Richmond Model Flying Club has written intriguing piece wish share point describing facet model aviation pre sented through courtesy Dans club newsletter Thrust Line RCer title question has asked dozens times wives children neighbors friends speaking mis understood RC pilot think should set straight RC pilot person involved hobby sport building aircraft kit scratch seeing com pleteci successfully flown feeling seeing production flying indescribable joy first landing exhilarating comradeship RC club lends itself type people RCers friendly group always trying spread RC fever potential hobbyists spectator sees models perceives obvious type size appearance model seeing RCer looks RC air craft sees love effort time money lot oneself final product try bring life box Balsa wood other parts Sometimes exacitng realism always idea getting inanimate pile wood plastic metal glue live few moments time Through centuries man has craved fly like bird currents air Although RC pilots fly inside models minds fly airplanes trying create feeling flying Flying RC aircraft takes knowledge ability skill Whether considered frustrated pilots grown men toy airplanes lust Plane nuts nothing like flying RC Dan Basovitch RC Flyer Free Flight Anyone Last column re ported projected meet Western New York Free Flight Society July 11 12 Pike NY special service elite group membership excels sniffing out thermals making hardy Souls Free Flighters Well heres another earlier chance thing per suasion time-honored club Sky scrapers will May 30 31 hold two contests US Army Airfield Galeville NY Saturday will feature FAI Towline A2 Wakefield Power Sunday such AMA events ABCD hA Gas HL Glider Unlimited Rubber Al Towline flyer complete map yours ask ing Joel Chesler 91 Nottingham Road Malverne Park NY 11565 Telephone 516593-751 8 Big Doings speak ers kind Pie-in-the Sky informed Biggies planes necessarily people will star South ern Tier Aero Societys STARS SPAN GLED SCALE RALLY July 25 26 Olean Municipal Airport Olean NY Third Annual Giant Scale Meet Somers RC Club Somers NY August 1 2 Long Island Aero Radio So ciety LIARS Sport Scale Festival August 15 16 Bayport Aerodrome Bayport NY See Contest Calendar elsewhere magazine further details Schenectady May 23-24 1981 means go straight Schenectady County Airport take 13th Annual Pattern Meet fam ous Thundervolts says President CD Bryan Sattler says Bryan area September 20 go promptly Saratoga County Airport enjoy F-500 Racing Meet Bryan contends days speeds Pattern well some classes Pylon impose need extra special atten tion safety standpoint agree GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dive Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati DH 45236 Aaencate Vim--rdsnna Joe Ciba, 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Hejornan SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird JacksOn 1025 Walnan Sn. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkay 217 Euclid Ave Scortdale PA 15683 As read flying season should have started big Toledo show will history Ill very happy about both oc cu rences past month finally made long talked about trip Eastern Pennsylvania met members clubs out way evening March 9 flew Philadelphia met airport Dick Penrod played host chauffeur trip next evening Dick jour neyed up Allentown have dinner number ex-Presidents Lehigh Valley RC Club present Secretary After great dinner guys proceeded over community center meeting attended about 75-80 people representing six clubs area addi tion Lehigh Valley RC Club host representatives Bath Modelaires Bath PA Queen City RC Club Allentown PA Moorestown Flying Tigers Moorestown PA Tuscarara RC Club Tusca rara PA Buc-Le Aero Sportsmen After showing couple films spent rest evening question answer session until time close place up got impression group happy what AMA doing ques tions asked very good well thought out Thanks LVRC club making possible talk clubs time Wednesday March 11 journeyed over Valley Forge Signal Seekers after another great dinner few members boy didnt realize being AMA VP would quite fattening attended meeting high school auditorium About 150-200 attendees came seven clubs including Valley Forge Signal Seek ers Delaware County RC Club Medina PA Prop Stoppers Marple Newtown PA Warminster-Glenside RC Club PA two District II clubs Pine Barrons Med ford NJ Burlington County RC Club Burlington NJ Again new flying field film shown after short busi ness meeting some show tell got question answer discussion both AMA technical subjects Again ing too short nice able learn what people part district think Again thanks host clubs especially Dick Penrod making trip possible Last month reported schedule included trip National Model Air plane Show Cleveland business got way work unable attend telephone conversation AVP Joe Eiben very involved show indicated bigger ever over 700 entries Now thats some static show apologize Cleveland area modelers making show find necessary put some beans table once didnt get meet eastern Pennsylvania trip Flying Dutchmen Reading PA arc districts active clubs judging mail get planning unique event model airplane group trip Harrahs casino Atlantic City scheduled April 26 Now know go Las Vegas other year Tournament Champions ridiculous Seriously sounds like fun excellent ex pensive way reward wives putting up us Good luck Id like thank responded plea someone computer sort out keep track non-modeling licenses being issued frequencies now have individual working 86 Model Aviation hopefully will have some results shortly Just case have names file encounter problems have gotten requests lately about AMA films tablesop display unit have use district copies three AM As films Marvelous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illusions new short flying site film Plane Place Perfect Day AMA Headquarters has other films available through best try obtain films through Head quarters primary reason having copies use give program district However am happy have copies used time dont have program scheduled biggest problem lately has trying get films and/or display booth back time next use use films booth please get back im mediately after event wait few days before sending have already group disappointed film didnt get back time just today got display booth back three hours before set up again another show thank God Greyhound Enough gab month lets fly May 2Lackawanna Aero Modelers Expo Viewmont Mall Lackawanna PA Contact Jim Ryan 342-3760 September 20KRC Electric Fly Hatfield PA Contact Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maryland 0 Noflh Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Note 1 Upon receipt $5 fee AMA will mail credit voucher verification amount plus regular membership applica tion guest guest may renew either directly AMA through local club 2 Because day after postmark re quirement temporary AMA membership annot begin day guest makes $5 payment prevent situation guest might try flying club have accident pay fee re quirements club insurance coverage make necessary guests intent regis tered advance participation day after postmark date mailing $5 fee acceptable form registration Another question frequently asked con cerns claims submitted last year much money paid out insurance company 87 claims paid out $2029565 have reserve $8836000 pending final resolution Radio Control League North Caro lina has asked host District IV AMA meeting again year did magnifi cent job last year missed last years meeting missed enjoy able informative meetings ever held District IV So plan now attend years meeting October17 18 Greensboro NC Bill Helms AVP North Carolina spearheading years meeting sure would like hear Indoor Free Flight Control Line individuals would like hear comments see some participation other area members such Control Line Free Flight present time two groups working Nats Sites 1982 both ot sites would District IV group working Delaware another North Carolina approach club help please give support can develops Whats Happening District IV Greensboro Radio Aero Modelers Plans Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aasodate vee-Preedesste Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carnodon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870are developing purchase land will Bob Chempioe 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606expand present flying facilities Howed Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901will have annual mall show April V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard LaneWilninaton DE 1980917-18 club also looking someone John Preston7012 Civira Court Fells Church VA 22042their area tractor blade will Charles5peu 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC27028donate services help new parking lot past two months have visiting ton-Salem Radio Control Club clubs throughout district theplans Second Annual Cross Country asked questions does tem-Race well underway will similar porary membership work hope ex-an automobile rally will start end planation will clear up questions AMAThrift Field Winston-Salem NC Contact chartered clubs may grant temporary mem-Jim Dull information919 766bership help newcomer decide or4898 wants join club under follow- axecusors Thanks letter ing conditionsfrom Allen Schanzle Maxecutors offi 1 guest pays club officer feecers think both have better idea of $5 provides thirty day AMA mem-each other now really did appreciate bership effective day after postmarkthe response Its healthy usand date AMA HQ guests fee name andkeep newsletter coming enjoy addressits very good newsletter 2 Guest membership available rict Columbia RC Club DCRC time per year basisGlider Group January meeting pre 3 $5 fee will credited paymentsenSed winners year-round glider AMA dues balance regularcompetition well earned trophies AMA membership fee forwarded AMAKen Troxell made presentations Expert HQ within 60 days after 30 day guest per-and Sport categories have names iod expiresof winners congratulations 4 Guest membership does permit theof holder enter sanctioned contests join char- e Modelers Friday July 3 Meade tered clubs enter National Model Air-Modelers will host 10th Annual Inde plane Championships does protect clubpendence Day Model Air Show Fort George actions guest operating mod-G Meade Maryland Range 3 event els club siteAMA sanctioned anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license RC cordially invited participate purpose show demonstrate facets hobby possible 3000 spectators event attracts throughout day information contact Hoyt Bishop CD 301 944-6789 Thats month Alahama Florida Seorgia Miosisoippi Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolira C Tonoessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Aociete Vice-Preedents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlne Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Deiray Bead, FL 33444 Fhillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizal SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo FR 00649 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherom FO Boa 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacher 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Spring has burst upon District V explosion activity Magnolia Classic Jackson MS Glen Sig Memorial Meet Jacksonville FL Florida State Championships name just three big gies Coming events include Fiesta Five Flags Pensacola FL Music City Control Line Meet Nashville TN sec ond Annual Rodent Round-Up St Peters burg FL Florida Barnstorming Con tests Polk County FL love names contests popular hobbies men boys around Dalton GA currently guessed itflying model airplanes 42 RCers have formed Carpet Capital RCers Thats large club relatively small town getting good newspaper coverage support local businesses meet ing sites flying sites Approximately 50 models displayed mall show Melbourne FL Indi River Kontrol Society included Quarter Scale Nieuport flying saucer Big Stik piggy-back Little Stik mention few District V will scene 1981 Masters Tournament Once again Rocket City Radio Control Club RCRC Hunts ville AL will host Masters US RC Aerobatics team compete World Championships will chosen right own backyard will fantastic event watch Huntsville great place visit plan spend few days June 1981 87 p space shuttle has nothing combi nationLittle Stik launched back Big Stikl around June 27-28 watch some top Pattern fliers country world show its done Another choice event District V Puerto Rico Nacs year will held September 5 6 7 Puerto Rico started mini-Nats idea now Alaska ready try about catchy nameThe Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks Better yet town Cape Coral has designated 11 acre site large lake flying field RISea Hawks less year old al ready claim club greatest potential become southwest Floridas larg est active club Among other things very active Florida Soaring Society also very active group hazards Free Flight Russ Timmons Bill Gray both Chattanooga RC Club have use bow arrow pistol retrieve rubber power models land trees Bill Grays Nite 28 also has known attack Danny Brooks Sweet Stick noticed precise looking error free newsletter Martin County Modelers wrote Editor John Cox story Its done magicthe magic computer John engineering programmer Siorsky Aircraft wrote program him self kind enough send have HP 2647A computer need program will help process newsletter let know Thanks computer keeps up AMA members now have list jun ior members District V 244 less 1% District V members Floridai 20 Georgia39 Alabama 32 Tennessee30 South Carolinai 4 Mississippi9 Puerto Rico0 What interests RC140 all75CL19 FF9 INi Since junior door prime interest deserves recog nition Jeff Everson Coral Gables FL Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aindet VIcs-rmid.nsa Frank Hugrien 401 5 Birch Plattburg MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th Si Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania IL 60510 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhor,me University City MO 63132 Jim Sear, P0 Ban 300 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Man spring days arouse things age urge go out fly other day visited local flying field watching another older fellow bore holes sky field close highway RCer landed engine idled turned towards highway hearse followed several cars passing bowed head uttered short prayer turned around again zoom small aircraft sky Later mentioned him about nice gesture respect said Its least could married thirty years Ah yes must let nice flyingdaysgo waste must Sunday March 7 brought lot Sky larks field What litterbugs balsa splinters seed would swallowed forest summer didnt shed balsa OS 6OFSR shed shaft Guess wasnt ready wake up winters nap Some clubs find new ways enjoy winter example Quincy II Falcons RC Whats Happening knows about FF No FF newslet ters year May 3 Chicago IL Aero Angels English Tournament airplane CL meet May 3 St Louis MO Buder Park Eagles Soaring meet May9-10 Neoga IL Lincoinland Pattern meet Ralph White May i 7 Kansas City MO KCRC Fun Fly May 24 Palatine IL Harper College Treetown Modelaires CL contest May 30-3i Springfield MO Pattern June 6 Smichville MO Dam Busters Fun Fly IL June 6-7 Lake City RC Expo Waukegan June 6-7 Elk Grove Village IL Chicagoland RC Open Fun Fly June 6-7 St Louis MO Pattern June 7 East St Louis Holten Park Eagles Soaring June 13-i 4 Chicago IL Aero-Angels Combat CL Meet June 13-i4 Kokomo IN Blue Angels Pat tern Sport Scale June i 3-i 4 Kansas City MO KCRC Pat tern June i4 Rockford IL Rock Valley Open Fun Fly June 2i Peoria IL Wyreflyers CL meet Detweiler Park June 21 Half-Day IL Lakeshore RCQ-500 Races Old Nike Site June 28 Poplar Bluff MO Freelancers RC Sixth Annual Fun Fly June 28 Elk Grove Village IL Venture Hobbys Warbird Races New Associations/Clubs/Activities Mid west CL Association reports John Ballard 10102 Kimblewick Louisville KY 40223 forming new CL Racing Pilots Association John wants AMA attention spe cific needs racing especially Nats Midwest CL Association pushing use Novice/Expert rather AMAs Jr-Sr-Open seems PAMPA RC events readily demonstrate way go want growth Stan Scoyout somewhereI kind thought would have convinced Free Flight Contest Board look forward timehowever? MA p 86 March 81 Fred French VP Lexington KY MAC work organizing Central Kentucky Model ing Association kindsRC FF CL boats planes cars etc Sounds great Call Fred 606 272-9116 new club Model Aviation Academy has formed Chicagoland MAA appears directed towards highly professional approach RC has alimited membership meet Deiphian House Hickory Hills IL 3rd Wednesday month Indianapolis IN RC clubs promoted inter-club fun fly Through Leo Dickey developed AMA District VI ClubTeam Fun Fly Now another club working similar fine project Smithville MO KC area Dam Busters have initiated KC Metro Fun Fly first scheduled July 12 Smith yule Field club team project clubs should contact Ray Meyers 3605 Shady Lane Gladstone MO 641 i9 4544656 AnotherMan Lost Good ole Bob Vojslavek has deserted midwest fortress go forth rescue sinking ship Ah brave man Bob V Anyway Bob good luck best wishes us new job AMA Headquarters DC Keep er afloat ol buddy Change Notice Treetown Modelaires CL Contest originally scheduled two days now one-day meet due site restrictions Some events have dropped Please check Competition Newsletter issue and/or next month contact Contest Director Lexington KY MAC Exhaust Fumes James Check Editor FADS quoted Air Trails Annual 1952 good Half-A RC planes flying very suc cessfully fact appears day RC Giants weighing pounds powered Class D plus engines definitely past Check comments Quarter Giant other large Scale models buried about 30 years ago Does anyone go ghost rally AMA District VI RC Club-Team Fun Fly Contrary popular opinion spon sored AMA did divert some VP travel allowance help finance project anyone objects speak up AMA diverts dollars FAI Nats select few divert few dollars back some sport fliers also contribute FAI/ Nats CL FF modelers care work up similar program Ill help way can just present plans pre pared perform legwork 1981 Program Illinois Champaigne August 22-23 Chain paigne County RC Club Jack Murray RR 4 Champaigne IL 61820 Indiana Plainfield August 22-2 3 Plainfield Screaming Eagles RC Club Dave Bloom er 860 Longfellow Plainfield IN 46168 CD Leo Dickey Lapel IN RC Flying Field Kentucky Lexington August 15-16 Lex ington MAC Frank Rogoyski 1800 Claymill Rd Lexington KY 40502 Missouri St Peters August 15-16 St Peters MO Wayne Knaust 1508 Watson St Charles MO 63301 District Neoga IL/Effingham IL Sep tember 26-27 Host club RC Sport Fliers CDHorrace Cain 312 537-8533 1981 rules have mailed clubs via 1980 contacts club does have information contact myself AVP near Its ball meet such nice peo pie Dont miss 88 Model Aviation Un 1-ebruary Th 1-alcons held Indoor Peanut Scale Delta Dart contest win ners Back Row LR Dave Siebrasse Bill Laws Larry Cady Doc del Castillo Jim Allen Out front Tim Martin Tad Hess ling Rose Marie del Castillo Next month will have some flying site formation Indy West Side RC KG Northern Knights Until thenFly Friendly Skies Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bradersen District VII Vice Pren dent P 0 Bee 1104 tirmingVarrr MI 4d0 12 Aimomate Vice4rusidmsns James Clark 4444 Woodsiest Dr. NE Cedar Asoids IA 52401 Tony taliano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th So Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert D Landberg 4928 Tiop St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsant Dr Madinoc WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Pictures news Al Scidmore AVP Madison WI him building Gen tle Lady West Towne Mall Show start four man heat hA Pylon September 1980 meet Fond-du-Lac part WILLI circuit What series nine contests Wisconsin Illinois hA Pylon Racing Bob Johnson Fond-du Lac farthest camera 1980 circuit winner Next picture Jeff Nel sonMadison Paul YeeSheboygan Ron ZakerChicago Dick ShieldsRockford holding ears Heres whole gang WILLI racers Al Scid front left first Flew modified GLH Looks younger hat Wisconsin has annual State RC Sail plane Championship program Points toward championship earned contests host ed participating clubs Gregg Seydel Contest Coordinator District VII West 1980 State Champ Gregg recently achieved LSF level V Apparently northern cli mates hone men fine competitive edge Ill take Taft Madison club holds five AMA records John Lusk Duration Mod Std Class Keith Scid Duration Standard Class Keith Scid Closed Course Distance Standard Class Al Scid Duration Unlimited Class Al Scidmore Closed Course Distance Unlimited Class Incidentally plan join folks Suds City Soar-In Banquet Well now Otherwise beginning pay attention commercial indus trial interference shared frequencies being brought view ith publica tion new licenses issued users frequencies Al Linder Detroit Aero Modelers 150 members targeted 1981 took initiative write several usersan explanatory letter little questionnaire got replies very informative scrap metal operation area obvious interference source except transmitted during week during business hours generally speaking base transmitter several mobile units prompted con siderable concern meeting home explore try brainstorm plan action asked Al bring together some experts could contribute dis cussion Present Russ Gerolamon manufacturing engineer ham radio opera tor Andy Pesonew industrial com munications Ray Vincent AMA 7998 controls design engineer Bob Grant repre senting Indian City RC Club Pete Waters Kraft Midwest RC Contest Board member Al Linder host discussion ranged n others allowed fly frequencies s weve having unexplained crashes referring scrap company operation identified two areas action first find transmitters inter fere us negotiate use different channel second induce local FCC office avoid issuing chan nels new applications considered pilot meeting general meet ing area clubs would have opportunity have representation should held plan strategy action meeting suggested April 20th An emphatic conclusion no indi vidual club action should undertaken first task fact-finding planning gain understanding underlying technical aspects political proce dural organizational makeup FCC local level can determine specific achievable objectives make contact FCC frequency users thought after listening John Worth Walt Good explain small segment vast expanse frequency allocations need special talent present ourselves local FCC people someone prominent politics law news mediaor apersonality Ill bet could get appointment responsive ear right away example Al Kaline tow April 20 meeting should very productivewere talkin about live Arkansas siana Mesica hama n VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aisoemos Vic-Prssidnns Sud Friedl 5512 Soathwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Ptemnton TX 78064 Dao Parsons 11809 Fulmr NE Albuctuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sarnor 1415 Manor Or. Eartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 keeping spotlighting particular areas within district Ted has asked Ed Perez north Texas Associate VicePresident report local happenings Last month Teds theme concern new frequency proposal writ ing its little early gauge response around district have expertise field have opinionpro conhed like hear Its impor tant have input expect get best FCC Lets hear still interested including photo graphs preferably black white around district column tended include picture RC model designed built Bob Baker Gold en Triangle RC Club Grand Prairie What interesting wings swept forward asked Bob hed ever flown model such unusual design said hadbut U-Control Well flew before could get camera itand needless say head head con frontation terra firma told flew well cause crash due thumb glitches Oh well said another under way hopefully next time Ill get picture Im unusual aircraft tend Southwest Modelers Show Dallas May 16 17 make sure check out Ed Couchs F16 Hes come up tryly scale landing gears retract system Its amazing youre interested Im sure Ed would glad talk about 817-283-7081 group Thunderbirds RC Forth Worth have organized Fun Fly-Fly Off RC clubs Dallas-Fort Worth area end finalists will meet what should Super Bowl Fun Flies November Sounds fun good way modelers get know another share interest Contact Thu nderb irds President details Scale buffs Texas Scale Air Group Dallas will hosting Scale Masters Qualifying Meet Mineral Wells TX June 27 28 went along group evaluate facilities Its absolutely best flying site Ive ever seen Its old helicopter pad concrete far can see expansion joint top five contestants will eligible attend Scale Masters Rough River KY quali fying meet open AMA members wish attend mark calendar plan Charlie Viosca CD contact person 214-241-1 172 June 1981 89 Reserve Labor Day Dallas RC Club sponsored Southwest Championships three day event including Pattern Scale Pylon racing fellows really know keep families involved interested sport too Last fall children assembled flew Delta Darts competition dis tance length flight About 20 women competed see could reel out kite fastest enjoyed extended flights kids took over after demolish ing planes Have good time fly safely Colorado C Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyos DISTRICT REPORT Travis EclImnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ainccut Vie-Prnidnta Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Prarie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 5 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th St. Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Oogwood Gratton NO 58237 Jim Rickents 516 5 Cloudas Sbus Falls SO 57103 season mall shows displays award meetings has certainly busy District IX films AMA display booth have constant use since January Ive received number notes newslet ters indicating lots positive feelings toward model aviation general some club groups reaping benefits PR wise local governments parks de partments theme ties closely what AMAs flying site coordinator Geoff Styles has say column May 81 Model Aviation Take minute review itgive some get lot return Ive opportunity work through project youll no doubt hear about future Delta Dart II AMAzer Control Line design used basic second step model beginner As educator Ive access neat bunch kids school have just completed some Dart ils have en joyed minute activity Should have some pictures information later time Look Associate RT Dick Crowley probably needs little introduction Sailplane circles either local national level Dick some months back accepted appointment Associate Vice-President Colorado District IX model background consists small Stick models youngster Control Line during teen years RC re cently became interested RC Soaring during 70s residing California brought interest him moved Colorado mid 70s Dick presently flies RC Sailpianes RC Power Hand Launch Gliders Indoor Rub ber Peanut EZB etc avid contest flier travels major contests around country usually placing quite well 79 won 2-M RC Sailplane event Lincoln Nats placed finals 80 FAI Sailplane team selection California Dick has indicated strong interest fur thering types modeling will work toward development hobby/sport especially willing assist newcomers developing skills has further worked extensively city state national au thorities procurement develop ment flying sites Dick willing meet clubs individuals District IX plan enhance sport/hobby model aviation AMA member Hal Palmer shares us some neat happenings taking place Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club located Northglenn-Thornton area Colorado Ive kidded Hal some other mem bers group about keeping us posted activities some time hope will appreciate what doing perhaps role-model efforts club Questions Hals address included wish info what MAS does year Thought otherciubs through out country might like hear what typical club can much effort little expense bring RC hobby attention community club Miniature Aero Sportsters 70 member sport oriented very dedi cated RC club Denver area Like clubs lost flying site development area able arrange Adams County Commissioners use parcel land adjacent county fair grounds expense developed own triangular runway complex oiled dirt concrete pit areas roofed sun shelters club flying safety rules requirements licenses insurance etc have adopt ed commissioners rules field have almost full control through commissioners authority Anyone can fly must meet requirements show appreciation use site felt should something public devised program air craft displays air show give public interesting afternoon free enter tainment also let us put RC hobby before people otherwise might never know existed provide static displays larger shopping center malls year feature 20 30 aircraft types members pres ent demonstrate discuss equipment hundreds people people curious genuinely interested think leave display informed about hobby urge see things action developed three hour air show held flying field Sunday July 4th weekend Also al ways hold mall displays day before air show have minimal time mall guests forget about us air show programs involve flight demonstrations various types air craft fun fly events along running commentary PA narrator Quickee-SQO races Scale Pattern Quarter Scale etc included well manned ground display aircraft year will feature AT-6 race open show banner-tow welcoming crowd end similarly thank banner Parachute drops model half hour provide prizes keep youngsters enthused climax show air battle between Red Baron Snoopy defends Airdrome Baron makes dive bomb tack direct hit Airdrome Headquarters see photo below pursued downed Snoopy much delight everyonealways crowd pleaser after show have own trainer air craft instructor pilots available specta tors fly nominal fee have put four annual shows date another scheduled July have well received Sheriffs officers last year estimated overall crowd 1500 2000 aint bad considering temperatures mid high 90s also excellent feature coverage mall air show activities both tele vision newspapers Naturally shows dont just happen take months planning coordina tion requires combined efforts members club feel worth Everyone pitches best abili ty feel have achieved goodwill commissioners public beginning look differently boys toys have derived several new members exposure have ball doing Oh incidentally County Director Parks Recreation now finishing stage first plane boy will make first flight come good weather got orientation hobby through very source encourage clubs try giving little communities Sincerely Hal C Palmer 10882 Mildred Drive Northglenn CO 80233 Phone 303 452-2333 Arizona fornia 0 Hawaii S Nevada ttsh x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonda Beach CA 90278 Ausociate Vbce-Prasidents Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisoim 1100 West Share Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafra Ct Las Vegas NV 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt8 Boo 51TucsooAZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Keith Whitney 4465 Jupiter Or, Suit Lake City uT 84117 year Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California has ban90 Model Aviation Red Baron scores direct hit AIrdrome Headquarters Miniature Aero Sportsters nual air show Denver Resulting air battle proved Baron no match Snoopys defense tactics Photo Herb Varona quet clubs honor champions Fur thermore always individual high point awards age group champions FFMAASC shouldnt forget team chal lenge award contested clubs association know Ill send above mentioned items drop letter THERMALS years gathering Phil Kraft wife guests Since Phil Free Flight er good knew known attendees years winners Steve Beebe Open Jay Humelbaugh Senior David Turgeon Junior Max Men club cap tured team challenge back Thun derbugs held past three years Thunderbugs honored John Bonang 29 continuous years membership nifty framed scroll forthno small feat stay club long late February made return trip Camarillo attend meeting Camaril 10 Flying Circus club fourth time Id invited attended functions Prior meeting clubs Executive Vice-President Ken Holden wife Dora met took dinner great time talking hangar talk food al ways tastes better youve got good com pany meeting run Nick Nicholson bumped Vince Liquori mentioned last month having taken over Art Addington felled flu time got meet Art also along visiting club meeting Thats neat idea fun evening Have ever dropped another club visitor Try might like showed club AMAs new film slanted towards property owners Plane Plae Perleu lay well received Write want show some reluctant property owner next meeting attended involved rather long drive up coast Santa Maria invited Paul Castle attend TnValley RC Modelers meeting drove house gave peek latest project 1A-Scale Brown B2 better known Miss Los Angeles racing model huge Paul will put big Kawa saki hes done Its framed ready sanding went nearby restaurant met rest clubs officers wives Pauls wife Gail went us huge table Vice-President Mike Raving Dee club Secretary Wes Vasburg Doris club Treasurer kind shared between Dick Verda Enos club also brought local hobby shop owner Don Seagraves wife Renee guys sure treat wives hobby shop owners nice Dinner town club meeting complete Wow excellent meal swapped tales went meeting site 1 turned out beer distribution warehouse After meeting sampling room opened showed club new site film Plane Place Perfe Day enjoyed members Dan Brown borrowed show school class next day Id like visit club Drop line well work out date about AMA display booth Use mall show backdrop Need new site film Let alaska o 0 Montana on maton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amejane Vic-ridunna Al CuIer 1607 S von Elm PonelIo ID 83201 Simon Oroone Rn 1 Eon 48 Broadviow MT 59015 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Erce Nelson 807 6 Vieksbnrg Sn. Spokane WA 99208 Orlando Dlv Rocio 26608 Donor Cs Kent WA 98031 Oon Zippy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 interested Scale models should aware National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers cover Scale disciplines put out very well done newsletter Replica edited Bill Pepin information organization apply membership write John Preston Secretary/Treasurer 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK very active developing flight training course appears very professional provide student packets include student log other documents infor mation hold classes lot struction very difficult thing main tain level activity en vironment have cold weather experts Congratulations President Marty Hall Newsletter Editor Gene Rodgers efforts received letter Wayne Van Meter Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula MT would like share well pictures sent read long ago winter-time sail plane contest back east somewhere Enclosed few snapshots taken last Sunday Feb ruary 22 1981 5th annual Polar Bear Glider Meet held Missoula Sentinel High School practice field day before cold windy flew shirt sleeves Twelve fliers local club participated twelve finished meet four flights aircraft damage pictures show some action note that- Lovrien Froelich Junior members9th 8th grade respectively vni nill rhice Ed took prize winners percent-possible scores Wayne Van Meter Bird Time 969% Randy La Vole Viking 918% Ed Lovrien Aquila 897% events three five minute Precision two flights total eight minutes formal non-sanctioned event Usually tramp around land snow year temperature SOs lift needed RC contest schedule 1981 has prepared distributed Coordinator Jim McCarty clubs participated club has received drop him line self-addressed stamped en velope ask Jim did very com plete professional job con gratulated Pat him back see him because thanks gets January 1981 issue Bell Al- RC flyer edited Jim Harburg Bellingham WA contained very appropriate New Years wish would like pass closing month May have enough happiness keep sweet enough trials keep strong enough sorrow keep human enough failure keep humble enough success keep eager enough friends give comfort enough faith courage self business country ban ish depression enough wealth meet needs enough determination make day better yesterday See next month may landings happy ones June 1981 91 Frank Wheeler preparing launch Snark belonging pilot Joel Froelich O LovrIen Lrd liacel Aquila timer Joel Froelich IThese pictures Van Meteri JUNIOK. FLIGHTf ED WHIT 176 WaIl St Sta New York NV 100050 First Step Success- Wood Selection An excellent outdoor SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Phil Hartmans BLUE RIDGE SPECIAL $300 Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 write catalogue Its 14 built-up wing big jump up sophistication ladder AMA Cub adequate help rather young rank beginner should able complete kit extensively prefabri cated little bit older have fair craftsmanship should able put together quite satisfactorily building no help whatsoever start plans very very clear helpful construction notes two-page instruction sheet really well writ ten enough explanation building covering flying suggestion make least three models Building similar models different kits will improve aero modeling craftsmanship nearly much building same model better better Yes will gain some experience hopping kit kit much likely will just build several different mod els same low level competence miss out some valuable learning oppor tunities Lets take Blue Ridge Special First will build kit Study plans instruc tions AND MATERIALS very carefully Note wood has carefully selected manufacturer motor stick wood very hard wings leading trailing edges hard wing ribs lighter wood different grain 1/16 square sticks wing spar stabilizer fin pieces medium weight SELEC TION OF THE RIGHT PIECE OF WOOD FOR THE JOB GIVES STRENGTH WHERE NEEDED AND REDUCES WEIGHT WHERE POSSIBLE gets model off good start before open box Next manufacturer cut pieces exact length just little longer trimming perfect fit wing ribs beautifully cut out notched thing prefabrication does besides save time what wood should use what ribs should look like motor stick should tapered tail Actually manufacturer has done important work can learn lot examining materials before starting build kit Now lets build model again going build little neater re going learn lot too fact big step already have plans instruction sheet kit time also going learn select materials yourself FIRST REAL STEP becoming model builder Go local hobby shop pick out sup plies what will need 2 pieces 18x 1/16x 1/8 hard balsa 3 pieces 18x l/16x 1/16 medium hard 1 piece 18x3xl/16sheetmediumhard 1 piece 18x 318x 1/8 very hard balsa 1 piece 6x 118x 3/32 spruce 1 piece 1/32 diameter music wire 1 sheet Japanese tissue 28 1/8 fIat rubber 1 North American 5 propeller assembly Now makes bit tougher doesnt sure select proper grades grain time get through exer cise selecting own materials will know awful lot about building model airplanes would have learned just building another kit will also have make template cardboard wing ribs Trace rib shapes through plans onto card board cut out trace around tem plate onto 1/16 sheet store buy 7 prop assembly too some 1/32 wire some small brass washers will enable little wire bending make far efficient bearing prop shaft rubber wont keep jumping off hook Buy some rubber too cause bound bust few motors winding Youre really starting get model building now fact may have found difficult find hobby shop materials needed let examine piece order pick out decent wood case time send off supply catalogues suggest Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA 50171 Old Timer Models Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 can order materials bulk save lot money can tell purpose type wood selected will still receive some wood quite what wanted cheaper price still worth will use eventually anyway now Yep guessed After have scratch built second Blue Ridge Special make third time concen trate cutting sanding wing ribs really accurately getting covering job really smooth Sure build models kits Kits still necessary stock can substitute right wuod manufacturer lets down can build second model same model practice wood selection can now build models magazine plans too realization picking out right piece wood joh first MOST IMPORTANT part building model airplane well way success Eagle Talk last session EAGLE TALK discussed basic unseen elements air plane Known Four Forces Flight THRUST LIFT DRAG WE IGHT Next bettcr mention dimen sions airplane functions An auto mobile moves two dimensions surface airpalne functions three dimensions Whereas car can go forward backward sideways plane can go forward sideways up down So have realize model has quite bagful possible tricks aloft since can move three ways can three same time Control must effective three dimensions airplane can function man-carrying airplane pilot can move hinged surfaces adjust thrust Free Flight model controls must built Lets get bit technical now name three motions L PITCH YAW Now three cases motion revolution plane revolving around imaginary line led axis aerodynamics conventionally called axes Let stake look diagram V c -c ________________ Th 3 Oo.ti1 As. ROLLA model rolls about imaginary line more-or-less running down length its fuselage Axis X longitudinal axis rolling axis model drops wingtip banks revolving its X axis rolling axis Youve heard barrel rolls PITCHWhen model suddenly noses up down revolving about its lateral axis Axis V imaginary line runs more-or-less length wings pitching ax YAWAnd models tail swings back forth model revolving around its vertical axis Axis Z axis imagi nary line more-or-less down through mod el top bottom Just imagine mount butterfly board pin stuck through butterflys body board just like Z Axis yawing axis Study drawing some sure can pick out axis ture airplane revolves around Also picture model moves two three axes executing maneuvers Well continue discussion three axes next month along something else thats very important center gravity As Hamlet put fly fly question See next month 92 Model Aviation