AMA RC Frequency Committee Status ReportNovember 1981 As result certain actions took place during week November 2 1981 have given reason believe FCC will release its long-awaited Notice Proposed Rulemaking NPRM Febru cry 1982 seems likely new 50 aircraft 23 non-aircraft channels will go effect end summer 1982 Most RC modelers well aware fact under present FCC rules must share frequencies industrial commercial radio stations Unfortu nately sharing has unbalanced nature RC modelers operate hand-held trans mitters maximum power output 3/4 watt commercial stations permitted use much higher power levels along antennas substantial height unbalanced sharing has become critical because marked increase number newly licensed industrial commercial radio stations Because growing problems RC modeler urgehtly needs new frequencies Progress towards obtaining new frequencies has painfully slow Recent major budget cuts will cause some severe staff reductions FCC expected reductions would make progress towards new frequencies difficult fore committee decided recently initiate FCC/RC Awareness Program program consist three phases Phase letter already delivered FCC Chairman Commissioners re questing personal meeting could explore possibilities obtaining tempo rary use some new channels rule waiver basis Phase Two involves presentation Commissioners Phase Three full blown letter-writing campaign part membership FCC interested members Con gress Senate support position plan attack until Novem ber 6 1981 day Dr Walter Good AMAs Attorney Jack R Smith met Dr Stephen J Lukasik FCCs Chief Scientist Mr Donald D Campbell FCCs Office Science Technology somewhat surprise disclosure learned FCC proceeding final draft NPRM according Dr Lukasik reason believe would released some time February 1982 informed planned FCC/ RC Awareness Program Dr Lukasik sug gested 1 hold up request interim RC channels because would delay issuance NPRM covering new 50 plus 23 channels 2 continue plans make formal presentation FCC Commissioners will explain urgent need new channels will benefit us proposal comes up before final vote 3 hold off proposed letter-writing campaign large flow letters present time would greatly slow down rulemaking pro cess Dr Lukasik candid enough indi cate NPRM released planned February 1982 have right send letters presumably complaint important aspects procedure leading rule adoption will nature response NPRM AMA expects respond professional ly prepared statement supporting pro posal public also free respond FCC concerning NPRM Should consid erable number controversial responses received FCC would likely fur ther delay efforts towards obtaining new frequencies have trouble understand ing NPRM AMA proposal please give us Frequency Committee chance answer questions before attempt write FCC have worked very hard moment lets foul up now Additional Items Information 1 actual FCC presentation series presentations will made commit tee member Mr Fred Marks AMAs Attorney Jack Smith during period November 30 December 11 1981 Copies formal presentation will distributed via charter club mailing list infor mation membership 2 general Frequency Committee meet ing will held Washington week after release NPRM February 1982 will Friday/Saturday two-day session first day meeting will open public Industry representatives model press special interest groups RC cars boats will invited attend pur pose commenting NPRM second day meeting committee will draft official AMA response NPRM 3 ensuing period committee will doing lot homework long awaited Frequency Flag Control System will finalized will cover existing new RC channels Committee Member Jack Albrecht has charged re sponsibility providing detailed Phase-In Plan plan will explain start using new channels old seven channels will phased out also obtaining trial run computer printouts licensed industrial commercial radio stations operating 72-73 MHz 75 MHz bands reports will eventually form basis personal selection RC channels throughout country 4 RC manufacturers encouraged begin development work narrow-band RC receivers Such receivers will greatly enhance use new 50 plus 23 channels Manufac turers should also consider need re ceiver design would utilize odd lF frequency such 16 MHz have dual conversion must consider options design work since image intermodulation lM problems will arise attempting use full 10 MHz band 720 730 MHz aircraft use existing 455 kHz IF receivers RC industry should also prepare make necessary frequency changes get modelers new channels using existing equipment soon possible after FCC Report Order takes effect Future Plans Dr Walter Good reports AMAs 900 MHz experimental RC equipment ordered REFTEC Company Mildenhall England nearing completion transmitters already working provid ing 250 milliwatts RF power output re ceivers complete except special crystals As soon crystals received equipment will shipped AMA Committee members Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson will proceed flight test program hoped some initial test data will available first quarter 1982 Should 900 MHz prove feasible RC purposes will open some new doors future exclusive channels FCC encour aged efforts area Conclusions can look back 1981 year notable progress FCC/RC area Hope fully 1982 will contain finest moment Speaking whole AMA thank Fre quency Committee members patient dedication task times seemed almost hopeless still have reason believe will achieve goals new fre quencies 1982 Bob Aberle Chairman AMA RC Frequency Committee February 1982 75 AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington D Good News Synopsis- November 7-8 1981 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions November 7-8 1981 AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA near Washington DC copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Head quarters available approximately February 15 minutes will become official after Coun cil review next Council meeting January 29 should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Cliff Piper District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Horrace Cain VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Homer Smith VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Charlie Spear Howard Crispin District 4 Jim Sears District 6 Ron McNally Control Line Con test Board chairman also present along several other guests representatives AMA HQ Reports heard following committees Building Fund RC Frequency Film Projects Bylaws Scholarship Nats Executive Corn mittee CD Qualifications Nats Procedures Nominations Procedures Contest Coordinator Guidelines 1 1982 Nats After noting Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ would available next summer approved change Nats site Lincoln NE Nats Executive Committee decide dates location Free Flight events Districts 2 4 7 9 11 Executive Director Against 3 Abstained 1 6 ecre jary/Treasurer Also Nats budget amount $20000 unanimously ap proved cover necessary excess costs operation Nats Abstained 8 10 Secretary/Treasurer After failure motion provide RC Soaring event trophies same basis Pattern Pylon approved have same trophy policy Nats events 2 4 11 S/T ED Presi dent Against 1 356 7 AbstainedS 9 2 Scholarships An expanded program up $10000 available AMA grants approved ~gpt District 8 An amendment also accept outside dona tions scholarship fund approved unanimously 1981 total $4250 approved unanimously awarded six candidates among total 15 applied 3 FAI Expenses approved unani mously certain Headquarters costs connection US hosting World Cham pionships such travel lodging HQ personnel trophies flags national thems would charged general AMA FAI budget rather operating budget World Championships also approved 1982 Control Line World Championships AMA would fund assistant team manager three Combat pit men same extent team team manager 2 3 479 10 11 S/T ED Against 1 5j Abstained 6 4 Investment Policy As supplement basic current policy investing long term six months surplus funds high terest government insured Certificates Deposit approved invest short term surplus funds money market accounts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 Abstained 1 also approved unanimously Secretary/Treasurer report regularly Council concerning AMAs investment accounts 5 Frequency Committee Following re port committee chairman announced FCC promised ac tion February 82 AMAs petition RC frequencies Council unanimous ly approved $10000 budget committee operations next year 6 Executive Director Salary ap proved increase Executive Directors salary 2% retroactive January 1 1981 order provide him same cost living compensation previously approved other HQ employees 24 7 9 11 S/T Against 1 3 5 6 Abstained 10 ED 7 Secretary/Treasurer Budget ap proved reimburse Secretary/Treasurer $21344 expenses above 1981 budget 2 5 7 911 S/Ti Against 3 4 6fJ 10 Abstained ED B Vice-President Budgets approved reimburse following amounts VP expenses excess 1981 budget Dis trict 7$1 District 8$62317 District 9 $334 District 1 1$452 2 5 6 7 8 11 SIT ED Against 3 10 Abstained 4 9 9 Club Patches approved pro vide chartered club five patches club officers President Vice-President Secre tary Treasurer Field Marshal 1 234 579 11 S/T ED Against 6j 10 10 PR Proposal Following discussion goals priorities AMA PR approved have Executive Director pro vide next Council meeting proposal budget recommendations re structured PR department HQ including special event activities 1 2 457 89 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 6 11 1982 Budget After extensive ques tioning discussion concerning updated budget 1982 developed HQ budget approved modified Council 3 4 6 7 9 11 S/T ED Against 1 2 58 Abstained 10 12 Bylaws Amendments After extensive discussion pointby-point review laws Committee recommendations complete package approved unanimously also approved dissenting vote 3 send changes single document Leader Members vote after first year sooner possible 13 Safety Code Changes approved delete 40-pound model weight limit favor requirement models over 20 pounds flown same manner air show team flight demonstrations described paragraph 5 General Sec tion Safety Code 1 2346 7 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 5I also approved add General Section Safety Code following specific wording comply previous Council-ap proved requirement will fly model unless identified name ad dress AMA number model Note does apply models flown indoors 1 2 3 4 6 710 1 1S/T ED Against 5 8 Abstained 7 14 PAl Indoor Committee proposal Jim Richmond change makeup Indoor Team Selection Committee approved 6 10 S/T Against 234 5 7 9 11 ED Abstained 1 15 Special Interest Groups Noting prob lems trying define standard criteria such groups approved unanimously form committee recommend details different concept based individual presentations groups Dave Brown named chairman work Homer Smith Travis McGinnis 16 Run-off Election necessary con clude current election approved use same procedures last year 17 VP 6 Replacement necessary due District 6 election higher office res ignation approved Jim Seats current AVP replace Cain 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 Against 5 7 Abstained 4 S/T ED 18 Awards new Presidents Legion Honor award approved presentation once per year upon concurrence President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Foi- 3 5 6 8 10 S/T ED Against 24 7 11 Abstained 19 Also approved unanimously three Awards Excellence chartered clubs two District 9 District 7 two Superior Service Awards Districts 6 10 two AMA Fellowships Districts 4 10 Dis tinguished Service District 2 Recipients will named time presentation continued page 81 76 Model Aviation Shown 74th General Conterence ot PAl Japan last October John Worth R AMA Executive Director Secretary FAIs aeromodeling committee receiv ing Paul Tissandier diplome certificate PAl President Prince de Ligne Belgium Previous US aeromodelers recog nized award Frank Zaic 19551 Al Lewis 19571 Walt Good 19591 Maynard Hill 1965 John Clemens 1974 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 month going discuss three subjects will have great impact AMA two will affect us future years 1982 NATS Most sadly must report Lakehurst NJ will site 1982 problem within control AMA rather due requirements test pro grams Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fact prepared put final blessing site November Executive Council meeting What happened aware test program might underway mid-summer NAEC personnel indicated program completed Nats time would far enough along allow interruption us necessary Unfortunately test program has rescheduled now will impossible use main test runway need mandatory holding Nats Lakehurst Yet future brighter discussions Captain Kraft commanding officer Lakehurst assured DO want us wants work us toward suitable date 1983 feels possible much advance planning give us resaonable assurance site availability No guarantees sincere wants us NEW RC FREQUENCIES best news year RC fliers comes Bob Aberle Chairman Fre quency Committee Dr Walter Good Frequency Committee member have assured Chief Scientist FCC notice proposed rule making NPRM concerning new frequencies will issued February authorization may issued early August 1982 probabilities well ad vised NOT start letter writing campaign PLEASE until read something pages receive official communication AMA Headquarters contrary re frain writing FCC Senator Congressman other official office Such move can seriously jeopardize dates set us back months years SOON manufacturers radio systems will designing new receivers assure narrow-band reception may well re quired safe operation some new frequencies Im certain being electronic engineer either way RC segment hobby will no longer plagued continuing minimization frequencies fly positive step long last BYLAWS AMENDMENTS historic accomplishment 1981 Executive Council just has revamp Bylaws unanimous vote changes accepted now go vote Leader Members AMA heartily endorse amendments Lets discuss some significant changes ARTICLE VIII new section 2 will add ed present sections 2 3 renum bered accordingly new section provides calling Executive Council meetings President five Executive Council members 5% voting members Academy principle impact now membership has means forcing Council meet deliberation specific itemized issues has result putting some power back hands membership new section 4 will add ed replacing old section 3 clarifies motions resulting annual member ship meeting requires Executive Council deliberation motion next Coun cil meeting after annual membership meeting ARTICLE IX Sections 1 3 extensive ly revised section 11 added Section 1 changes clarify may proxy VP nomination meeting new section 11 provides no incumbent officer de sires run reelection can removed ballot unless three-fourths majority Nominating Committee present voting shall withhold name ballot revisions section 3 will have outstanding effect future elections changes remove majority require ment election replacing plurality requirement means whoever re ceives highest vote count election will declared winner No costly run-off elections revision can also mean Nominating Committee efforts might reduced merely verifying nomi nees qualifications particular office ARTICLE X Section 1 changes provide three-year term elected officers instead present two-year term several reasons feel excellent move Presently possible half Execu tive Council replaced year causing gross discontinuity information flow plan one-third approximately Council subject replacement year Costs elections will somewhat less since year out three will no national officer elected ballots will mailed districts electing vicepresidents Section 2 being revamped provide election district new VP event vice-president should no longer able serve capacity reason present system provides done Executive Council Under revised Bylaws Council will still replace VP event vacancy occurs during last three months term must make appointment among AVPs district Section 3 re-written better define duties President names him Chief Executive Officer Section 4 redefines duties Secretary/Treasur er changes title line duties Executive VP still monitors financial affairs AMA Also Executive VP assumes duties President event President should leave office during term Section 5 changed clarify Executive Directors duties Section 6 deleted being obsolete ARTICLE XI new section 6 being added provide method member can submit request Executive Council action item item may seem insig nificant until now has no formal procedure available member assure maximum opportunity idea reach point discussion Executive Council Please note does guarantee acceptance item Council least now chance several other minor changes improve wording clarify intent laws Committee chaired Bifl Mathews has done outstanding job has personal thanks efforts heartily recommend adoption amendments Leader Member vote Ballots purpose should mail time read OTHER COUNCIL ACTION new award has instituted honor specific people groups organizations have contributed greatly AMA both physical support financial award known PRESIDENTS LEGION OF HONOR may well become prestigious award AMA can bestow short Hall Fame must presented once calendar year majority three voting awardthe President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director award wont find mantlepiece can rest assured recipient will strongest supporters AMA can possibly have Special interest groups will like idea have changed requirements recognition Basically recognition will easier still simple will necessary write report stating group feels proper group represent interest report has presented Execu tive Council either person through VP followed Council vote accept reject RUN-OFF being able find crystal ball hampers ability make predictions however signs point probability run-off election Secretary/Treasurer possibly VP District Xl cant guess will run-off ballot can strongly recommend vote return ballot just quickly can Its important Once again PLEASE NOT write FCC Congressman Senator other official about frequency pro posal can HURT February 198277 Secretary-Trsasurers Report Jim MoNeill AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Richard Weaver Pensacola writes Ive AMA member 3 years AMA Rule Book sending now Richard trusty right hand up AMA Headquarters Mr Mike Woodfolk case Ernie Wrisley Santee CA became CD wanted special AMA number few three digit ones left CDs request mas Hucks Marietta GA writes paid dues June 22 mags takes certain lag time get going Thomas now should have received schedule dont get back us ruce Heald Rancho Cordova CA writes paid extra mags come envelopes dont always come way workimg problem Bruce Everybody AMA wants member receive everything properly AMA Head quarters does pretty good considering have 82000 members thing might speed solutionswrite Michael Woodfolk directly AMA Washington very quick help Gary Fuller Editor Gas Fumes news letter Juneau Alaska RC Club sent picture shown below Pictured above group important fliers posing after FF meet held Sep tember Terre Haute IN LR standing Carl Bopp Kevin Harris Jim Harris Bob Godfrey Roger Fish (LR kneeling Steve Ragsdale Al Meyers Ron Pound Ron club President Mr Donald May sent picture information Dopesheet Editor club hosts District VI Fun Fly Championships annually want everybody come send invi tation Ill sure come Terry Rimert Mr Free Flight Jack sonville FL area sent snap Jenifer Lord Miss District V 1981 holding Jim Walstons Gas FF Terry promotes King Orange annually Florida Shown Mrs Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Joyce listed AMA Execu tive Secretary responsibilities little bit everything Washington office anything official greeter welcomer visitors strangers come see joint Hun dreds have met Joyce over years various Nats around country can agree pleasant relaxed understanding persons ever put earth Joyce happily mar ried Harry Hager have two brats own growing up invite go AMA home office Wash ington see yourself asked Joyce day sweet everybody confided grew up four older brothers single day used beat up learned very pleasant See next month 78 Model Aviation ladies making model airplanes competing contests Mrs Ann Betz New Orleans Ann has built several Peanut Scale models Peck Polymer flies better last Husband Bobby built SE 5 shown So enthralled Bobby FF models comes straight home spends time building little airplanes Ann couldnt keep Bobby out workshop began building herself Thats nice looking model picture ILRI Jerry Cox Bob Beanhardt wood clustered around big scale Piper Cub airplane has camera can get started Jerry going take some pictures melting glacier water standing part Mendenhall Glacier going have hurry because melting FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident DEDICATED IN CASPER City Casper Wyoming population 65000 approximately sits North Platte River Valley foot Casper Mountain Some years ago forward-look ing administration Casper instituted voluntary 1% retail sales tax proceeds penny tax would used finance capital improvements would benefit residents make life enjoyable city revenue provided fund 1100 acres land purchased 1975 form basis recreation area east side town Local model aviation en thusiasts recognized opportunity acquire place fly formed Casper Airmodelers Association Asso ciation immediately asked require ments considered backed up presentation well-documented proposal covered model aviation its aspects Association followed up Model Airport Master Plan detailed runways parking areas taxiways pit areas pavillion other items desirable completed facility Gary Clapp donated professional services Gary civil engineer largely responsible liaison City staff acceptance pro posal Bearing mind modelers Geoff Styles competing other demands city fund ed recreation areas determined helpful possible providing labor necessary making strong effort solicit support local businesses Model Airport Master Plan ac cepted City Casper incorporated overall plan new North Platte Park Step accomplished now Association set themselves goal acquaint local officials model aviation same time build up public image organization sport came time spend city funds could confident project would still go ahead Through individual con tacts public displays such big Mall Show year club got publicity gradual acceptance activities 1981 decided time ripe Model Airport developed amazing display unity cooper ation club members got effort high gear Selected members called various local companies requesting support Model Airport short time raw ma terials started arriving field Lumber concrete blocks roof shingles concrete made available Asso ciation long list area businesses Grading started runways pit areas Club members built own forms soon concrete being poured under guidance experienced concrete man loaned em ployer occasion City Casper saw much effort energy being put project club mem bers decided accelerate partici pation Work scheduled done over three year period completed less four months privilege being hand official opening September 12 1981 Frankly amazed see main 400 50 foot runway auxiliary runway 200 50 feet paved taxiways paved pit area spectator fence behind pit tagged weatherproof signs identifying radio frequencies 50 25 foot pavillion built Club members painted City works de partment Runways pits protected post cable barricade designed keep off-highway vehicles spectators away active surfaces Already promised later installation enough sod cover areas between pavillion pits lawn sprinkling system will keep grass green trees playground equipment Model Airport has earmarks showplace going flying field city regardless size would proud have its model aviators hand opening ceremonies Mayor Casper Mr James Sandison lovely wife Pat Kenneth Erickson City Manager Larry Harms Parks Superin tendent Mel Johnson Public Works Director Travis McGinnis District IX VicePresident Bob Ball President Casper Airmodelers Chuck Brannon Associate February 1982 79 Aerial view Iasper Model Airport labove letti shows main auxiliary runways taxiways pit areas pavilion concrete block storage building parking lot Photo Carla Corson right above Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs presents Appreciation Award Jim Sandison Mayor Casper support model aviation Casper Below left Casper Aeromodelers Association Opening Day Below right ribbon cutting ceremony Casper Model Airport September 12 1991 L R Lem Erickson City Manager Jim Sandison Mayor i R- IiI Treasurer Bob Ball Club President Chuck Smith Club Secretary Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs $25OOOO MODEL AIRPORT Vice-President District IX added list dignitaries Mayor Casper paid tribute planning dedication vision hard work demonstrated throughout project local modelers said can attitude club members con vinced City dealing serious group people would cooperate fullest extent first class coordina tion between persons involved pushed Model Airport project usable stage very short period Ken Erickson City Manager very clear praise club said planned approach developed working drawings done excellent job public relations city officials per formed lot hard work conjunction members Public Works Depart ment also praised citizens Casper voting support voluntary 1% sales tax has paid improve ments including new City Hall new Justice Building new fire stations parks especially new 1100 acre recreation area great pleasure present Appre ciation Awards Mayor Mr Erickson Mr Harms Mr Johnson support model aviation Casper area Full coverage event provided tele vision radio local newspaper citizens Casper got opportunity know what happening Club sponsored huge barbecue guests visitors food supplies donated hotels food outlets other interested companies highlight opening ceremony thrilling flying display Jim Good 1940 Waco UPF-7 biplane equipped smoke generator Civil Air Patrol pro vided color guard colors presented National Anthem played very happy rewarding day everyone involved project happy smiling faces everywhere much good food drink conversation enjoyed crowd over 300 people did happen Casper spirit small city spirit West did can small club 36 members solicit get over $150000 worth construction materials What got Mayor City Manager city departments just interested model airport club members selves club has already promised City will provide additional conveni ences improvements Model Airport 1982 1983 until have show place nation think can identified enthusiastic integrity Association devoted themselves getting job done primed pump cranked handle did ask outside help unless prepared commit themselves hard work covered possible sources materials needed rewarded really fantastic cooperation dozens local companies Casper Wyoming have first-rate example what can accomplished through foresight planning hard work AMA clubs would like know about magnificent project came reality should contact AMA Headquarters details will made available once should contact Casper point view would like offer congratulations Flying Site Department Casper Airmodelers providing very fine example rest country Nice going Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Amazing Dues Response Last August AMA Executive Council approved vote dues increase 1982 generally concern pessimism regarding news would accepted among optimistic favoring increase matter fiscal responsibility nobody anticipating highly favorable response has re sulted AMA HQ previously submit ted preliminary budget 1982 revised include likely effects dues crease took conservative approach some took liberal predicted would end up same number members 82 81 Some optimism involved based record-breaking 1981 membership year saw total 82763 AMAers registered So fingers crossed said hoped end up same num ber 82 enough new members make up dropped out due unhappiness over increase So far response looks much better 35000 already registered 82way ahead last year natural optimism has resulted response tempered knowledge got membership renewal notices out earlier year may have elected re spond earlier since could save $2 doing possible therefore merely seeing people signing up sooner before surer what expect year well have wait until about March 1 current trend continues will have another record-breaking year very real possibility about 85000 members 82 could go higher next item comes pass Frequency Breakthrough After months discouragement concerning progress lack AMAs petition FCC fre quencies big light suddenly turned early November key FCC official position speak authoritatively said could expect official publication proposal February 82 required public comment important step necessary before real chance adoption can expected After publication depends upon nature public response whether FCC likely approve proposal little no significant opposition pro posal could have new RC frequencies end summer Thus have told positive action FCC will take place very soon compared previous guesses supposi tions about what might happen puts whole new light picture out look suddenly much brighter Keep fingers crossed add some pray ers keep faithrelief RC interference problems could just around corner does come about further growth potential RC tremendous 1982 could biggest year yet Benefit Big Birds basis what fly fly AMA Executive Council has removed 40 pound weight limit models flown accord ance AMA Safety Code Instead Council has approved modi fication Code says mod els above 20 pounds should flown same manner required air show team demonstrations simply requires straight line established wherever heavier models flown flying done side line spectators kept other side line Thats very elementary common sense requirement simply says con sciously careful fly big and/or heavier birds Its completely compatible flying smaller models too adopting change AMA Safe ty Code effect extend AMA liability protection commonly called insurance flying quarter scale third scale large model aircraft Thus fly big birds no longer need feel left out AMA picture No extra charge required such cover age merely AMA membership card adherence AMA Safety Code end result should closer relationship between AMA Quarter Scale Aircraft Asso ciation QSAA International Minia ture Aircraft Association IMAA least direction safety No matter what size model crashes problem us need stand together safely enjoy what fly AMA Safety Code change now makes possible Increased Benefit National Car Rental 100 free miles day benefit has increased unlimited mileage local car rentals small mileage charge will apply one-way rentals no mileage charge car returned local area Synopsis continued page 76 19 Miscellaneous Actions Presidential direction information items commit tee Film Prolects Byrne appointed re place Piper monitor Council 80 Model Aviation i5 RC Frequencies announced FCC promised February 1982 release AMAs petition public comment prior final action c Building Fund Goal $10000 per dis trict announced supplement current total approximately $50000 d Special Recognition Cliff Pipers retire ment VP service after 14 years noted presentation special plaque addition normal Meritorious Service Award e Contest Calendar As experiment two issues ModelAviation published May June will include months normal listing plus simplified listing other contests f Reduced Dues Special consideration disabled low fixed income referred special committee Cain Mathews examine various dues rates different classes membership 20 Next Meeting January 30 Saturday Dallas TX conjunction Hobby Industry America annual trade show Ap proved except District 10 DONT F LY CL MODE LS NEAR POWER LINES toneecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aodate VIeePraldmnsa Robert C Brocleur 406 Main Street Nashua NIl 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 eoet, Or. Ladyard CT 06339 Wiitiero Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kitrery ME 03904 goes just time First off heartfelt thanks appointed volunteers have helped District affairs through years PAUL PENNEY has devoted thankless dedicated years post Contest Coordinator give very warm vote gratitude HEN RY STRUCK FF Contest Board member say very big word appreciation GEORGE HIGGINS UC CB member long service warm well done Ed Izzo always visible contest scene well known throughout AMA endeavors thanks much attention job RC CB member finally Dick Sherman Mr Model Aviation himself years sincere interest action rules governing Scale Ill miss working Thanks lot AVPs including served back some years ago along present members wish say has pleasure having out represent AMA Some may well asked continue serve new District Vice-Presi dent writing strongly feel will John Smith Guess will survive two Smiths Council because have several Johns years combine Johns now Smiths least someone Council meeting addresses person either Smith John lot people will pay attention brings out subject must address concerning last Council meeting Itt spite some promis es made President Grigg some state ments regarding budget slashing effort meeting Council WE managed spend another least budget another 20 30 thousand dollars already anticipated larger spending ability gained last dues increase dues free cant help feel still pricing ourselves out hobby Lets see Council can hold line another year present $30 rate Open members Thanks Council wonderful plaques recognition years service make want remember good times during 14 years emo tions little out hand departed final meeting would have gone pretty well controlled except Vince Mankowski gave hug late last meeting got up leave pulled plug reasonable self-control Thanks John Grigg special efforts behalf challenge complete three year term best interests modelers special con cern toward continuing so-called Junior problem special interest groups divided Nats other problems will continue Stand proud John helped put want proud own person New Jersey New Yoh II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaeoaat VIePvemdnu Pete Bienchini 260s Broadway Yankees NY 10706 Frank Dreuch 9 Willow Ave. Pis&taway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 48 Cory Dr Tome River NJ 08753 Adum Settler 50 Rendi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts last months edition column told middle November expected re ceive official confirmation 1982 Nats would held Lakehurst Naval Air Center New Jersey thus bringing important event east coast first time since 1969 Well middle November HAVE given word expected SHALL have Nats Lakehurst NOT UNTIL 1983 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE facts Navy-Washington NAVWASH has now informed NavyLakehurst NAVLAK carrier-deck test program originally scheduled start April 1982 conclude June 1982 July latest has instead rescheduled commence June year possibly conclude until August ie NATS MONTH tests Navy will require full use 12900 foot test runway have site RC Pattern Pylon events well Control Line AMAs Nats Executive Committee has now ruled runway Lakehurst Nats would feasible NAVLAK disappointed Lastly thanks District clubs have kept informed through years club publications contest notices letters some good some constructive concerned heeded Please con tinue mailing lists possible Keep club meetings short busi ness end provide constructive programs members sure put addresses club publications Keep nose down turns keep tail-wheel locked present AVPs BOB BRODEUR BILL WILBUR GEORGE PARKER MIKE SCHINDLER recently resigned RAY GIBOLEAU lasting gratitude because wonderful people highly pleased prospect having Nats 82 fact would still favor presence 1982 AMA could possibly manage get along test runwaywhich course CANNOT Hopefully shall have clear course 1983 Through Nats Executive Committee AMA has established following ro tated Nats schedule future 1982 Lincoln NE 1983Lakehur N 1984 Reno NV 1985Lake Charles LA Seguin TX important thing bear mind point NAVLAK has denied us use base As far con cerned welcome have Nats 82 AMA can two mile-plus test runway As stated AMA Nats Executive Committee however has formally ruled CANNOT THAT THAT offer sincere thanks Capt Robert Kraft CO Lakehurst Nick Grand Public Affairs Officer Hank Likes southern New Jersey AVP works basefor combined help effort So see have really accomplished great deal say intrib ute AMA members over 1000 number signed petitions east coast Nats 82 pledged support such undertaking Thanks Garden State Circle Burners Clifton NJ spear-heading effort Glen Meador Karen Schmidt inval uable assistance Remember officially scheduled AMA 83 Nats Lake hurst credit have learned much fact has emerged above else realization FINDING Nats site thing OB TAINING AMA APPROVAL something elsemore next page February 1982 81 nit,, pin.nuws tem urn Cae snn Massa cousmusi Model Aviation Hami Fame certificate about present inductee Lou Andrews left Fred Bellows Jr picture Syracuse Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association will hold its Sixth Annual Symposium Syracuse NY February 6 1982 important annual events District II calendar can arrange attend should means upstate modelers present interesting show replete exhibits impressive Scale event name implies seminars day devoted various facets aeromodeling conducted nationally recog nized authorities upon various subjects time have lined up such well-known modeling personalities Dave Brown Don Lowe others President John Grigg ex pects attend shall conduct Dis trict II membership meeting meetings useful serve face-toface clearing house variety ques tions concerned AMA member has about organization its policies Like time-honored Chinese proverb holds belief picture worth thousand words believe AMA membership meeting worth thousand letters After open exchange views Th nature two-way street unilateral letter NOT Foggy Lens Department much room photos time just couldnt resist sharing shot Somers Giant Scale meet could Ohio osylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Auaeiaea VlmPreaidnta Joe Cibee 38980 Vagey Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 504 21st Se. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heirman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Lairni Jacknon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugerte Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottitala PA 15683 Boy does time fly time wish everyone Merry Christmas least hope receive around Christmas time As being written cant help wonder will last column District Ill VP should last column congratulate winner election wish him luck District Ill representa tive Executive Council would also appropriate thank AVPs Con test Board members Contest Coordinators other individuals have given time make hobby/sport model aviation enjoyable us got letter other day AVP Joe Elben announcing National Model Air plane Show Cleveland scheduled year March 12-14 Randal Park Mall probably largest static show/com petition country would well worth try attend first March us getting itchy about flying seeing old gang ideal time get group together club head show Last month told Id report Council meeting budget review Well didnt cut budget captioned OKAY GUYS WHERE IS THAT BOOSTER BATTERY Random Notes 1982 WRAM Show scheduled February 20-21. Ed Whitten reports special Indoor contest Columbia University November 8 press inter views photos Massari Rockland County RC has named Kraft Radio representative area ffrey Styles contact AMA HQ have flying site problem. d like join Unified Scale Pattern Judges Association USPIA have application blanks t award dust-collecting tro phies contests now instead give AMA Building Fund plaques details contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ GEAR UP AND LOCKED rather increased slightly cover costs some expanding some new projects example increased scholarship budget $4200 $10000 next year increased Frequency Committee budget $10000 enable aggressively pursue new frequencies voted fund three man pit crew Com bat next CL World Championships gave Executive Director 2% raise match given earlier other employees wish could apply little Reaganomics operations must admit necessary creases will improve ability serve AMA membership Other things accom plished force anyone flying model airplane weighing over 20 pounds comply section 5 Safety Code straight line demarcation between people fly ing dropped 40 pound limit defer ence above voted require either AMA number name address models except flown indoors major portion meeting taken up approval new set bylaws would change few things way operate major changes would change title present Secretary/Treasurer Execu tive VP adequately describes responsibility authority take over President temporary absense President also chief financial officer Academy other really significant change term office elected members Executive Council President Executive VP District VPs will three years approximately 1/3 being elected reelected given year new Bylaws should hands Leader Members approval time read hope pass reflect tremendous amount work part Executive Council committee being presented full support Council AMA Chapter program step right direction toward improving repre sentation clubs views problems AMA has overwhelmingly accepted areas Id like see situa tion District Ill would have associations clubs chapters four quadrants Ohio three sections Pennsylvania east central west east West Virginia envision member club sending two representatives bimonth ly chapter meetings chapters sending two representatives district meeting semiannual annual basis meeting would include VP AVPs possibly Contest Board members Contest Coordinators would involve 20-30 people could reasonably discuss mutual problems solutions well ask questions have input heard AMA district officers wouldnt necessary impose absolute boundaries sections club could join asso ciation common interest club can see lot advantages program sort particularly comes coordination events other contests well done CC organization effective youth programs liasion between clubs common problems different interests obviously would aid AMA officials representing best possible way Anyone willing WORK such program should contact nearest AVP listed top column hope will coordinate efforts District Ill has second largest number clubs AMA such effort would probably effective AMA Building Fund growing too slowly saw model new Head quarters building made former AMA President Johnny Clemens Council meeting wont fire up enthu siasm nothing will recently bought Building Fund promotional items pins patches etc unused portion VP budget 81 will sending AVPs us push Building Fund manner Fund gets twice moneyfirst buy items budget second items bought YOU Support Building Fund Till next month hope Delaware Distort ol Colombia Marylaod h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaomats VleereaIden Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chempine 205 Tiptoe Rd Newport Nawn VA 23806 Howard Crinpin 611 Baechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V 8111 Helnra 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fall Church VA 22042 CtrarlenSoear 910 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 have just returned two day Coun cil meeting Washington DC Among major items voted revisions AMA Bylaws lot time effort 82 Model Aviation went revisions update correct sections needed changed due changes AMA operations Very shortly copies revised Byiaws will sent out Leader Members AMA voting Please sure Leader Members discuss revised Bylaws local club members sure vote important changes will term office AMA elected officers new Bylaws call three-year term office rather two-year term like now have feel very good idea As now 2-year term half AMA Council can replaced year makes very difficult get anything accom plished time spent training updating new Council members takes approximately year after elected Council get feel things find out what its about approve new Bylaws urge vote whether its pro con least VOTE Also Council meeting some discussion combining Special Events Department Flying Sites De partment am opposed long Flying Site Representative Geoff Styles saddled bogged down other responsibilities As know pet projects took long time get badly needed service members Geoff has other responsibilities will reduce effectiveness procuring flying sites would like hear thinking subject would also request write John Worth express desire keep Geoff Styles doing flying sites job burdened other activities such PR Special Events need support let John Worth know feel Lets keep Geoff Styles doing what does best After could mean keeping loos ing flying site THINK ABOUT IT second Trans-Am over now would just like thank out participated enjoyed talking also meeting new modelers other districts besides District IV lot opposition AMA Council having event like want continue might think about dropping line two district VP letting him know feel could make difference having Whats Happening District IV September 23rd privilege speaking Norfolk Aeromodelers Club meeting Control Line club real ly has act together have county supported flying site sure does get used picture below shows some normal weekend activities Anyone interested joining excellent Control Line club Norfolk VA area contact John Tate 10 Hanbury Avenue Portsmouth VA 23y2 Hickory RC Prop-Twisters Inc Hick ory Prop-Twisters organized 1968 chartered 1969 started flying old drag strip since have progressed very rapidly now have own flying site old private airport needed lots work raised money work through club raffles donations latest addition 25 x 90 shelter built year looks picture shelter aets Dlentv use club now has approximately 60 mem bers just goes show small club can get what wants works Southeastern Virginia RC Group hear SEVRCGs new field progressing slowly due weather problems now pace has picked up runway will completed shortly Also hear Fentress Scale Fun Fly huge success Prince Georges RC Club Thanks PGRC Newsletter Editoi Don Moody reprinting AMA Building Fund brochure newsletter AMA needs help can get raise funds new Headquarters way Don produce excellent news letter Tidewater RC Inc September 27th TRCC put air show Oceana Naval Air Station gave public idea what RC model building flying about reports very good show club now has plans start AMA show team Anyone interested contact Don Bruce TRCC District IV participation AMA Building Fund going pretty well now second place total money raised Bob Champine AVPNorfolk area isahead sales district Thanks Bob Keep up good work other AVPslets get going Thats month K Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Auoat Vicarmdta John Gorday 115 asybarry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillin McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 ouph Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorenan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32679 Hare, Sharam P0 Box 4506 Birrninaham AL 35208 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 What Joe Ruth Lee Campbell George Perryman have common Well sides living District V designers model airplanes currently being kitted Joe Ruths Prophet 2-meter high per formance sailplane available last Lee Campbell has series handlaunch gliders rubber models P-30 has previously featured column George Perryman man behind Sig Mini Maxer Im sure district has designers models now being kitted three just popped mind Can name some Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL put mall show air show So what may ask mall show resulted club getting photofeature article newspaper air show lead invitation perform before several thousand Boy Scouts discus sions about helping establish RC air craft Explorer Scout Post bad harvest little effort Southland Aero-Modelers Valdosta GA recently got full page spread Valdosta Daily Times lead sentence read follows people seen page playing toy airplanes fly ing Radio Controlled miniature aircraft Im happy reporter noticed dif ference told public public also learned lot joint effort South Dade RC Club Tropic Aeros RC Club helping produce program Channel 4s PM Magazine features sequence filmed Camera Copter flown Champion Mike Maas followed another model copter flown Jack Coan seems several RC clubs have dis covered crowd pleasing excitcment using CL planes during air shows Ron Keans Steve Gardinier Floridas Eglin Aero February 1982 83 George Perryman shown proto type Mini-Maxer smiling because just made three 90 second maxes No uian t crasn IvilKe Maas just checking out camera Camera Copter modelers recently put such show club newsletter extra interest runs fea tures club members located over seas last issue contained reports Norm Jimmy Faith now Guam Bill Garcia recently returned Turkey member Incirlik Aeromodelers thought flying site problems Illinois Indiana 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aaeoeime VicePreidasW Loren Holm643 Hill Brook Guincy IL 62301 Frank Huahos 401 S Birch Plattabura MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Ourgin KY 40310 Bill Zinnmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Another year May bring long flying seasonone allows enough take offs landings wear treads off tires Again challenge other AMA districts formulate club team RC fun fly program District VI need some challengers might national champions Tom Schuhand Standing L R Indianapolis IN West Side Team runner-up Bud Scott Steve Ragsdale Roland Rhein Tower Hobbies Bill Bixby presents championship team Tower radio Mike Tom allowed club keep radio Mike also individual champion plaques resulted $46500 AMAs Building Fund contributed RC Fun Flyers super nice club can purchase some ActionJohn Britt slips Hot-Dogger under limbo Tom Walker provides cool coaching fine gentlemen hosts Terre Haute IN RC Club Standing L R Les Cress Dr Charles Gray new Dis trict RC Contest Coordinator Larry Birchfield Mike Perkins Terry Fields Roy Gerritsen Front Row Don May James Bumpus thanks fine modelers especially Roy Gerritsen providing photos Next years Club Team Fun Fly has some changes special note anyone may enter state contests Details will available mid-March Woodland Aeromodelers will host nual auction Saturday February 13 630 pm Edgewood School Woodridge Dr Woodridge IL Executive Council meeting Novem ber 7-8 several items directly effect Onethe 40 pound limit no Safety Code will require models over 20 pounds flown per demon stration rules Twoyour name address must model Indoor exempt buddys plane hits puts hospital insurance void youre loser demand compliance Three Leader Members CDs etc will get vote extensive Bylaws change As usual good bad As now plan vote yes overall will have decide yourselves Nuff said Since SecretarylTreasurer election still out Im writing will done read can comment out being political First let wish best luck 1982 AMA officers endeavors Jim McNeill total empathy since write-in candidate followed footsteps last year Jims failure get ballot opinion result yielding political leverage After 1980 Nominating Committee meet ing Jim apologized AMA Headquarters previous reports concerning alleged mis conduct letters filescopies avail able cost Although somewhat tragic think apparent turn-around probably cost Jim lot respect faction within Executive Council Both opponents fine gentlemen wish bestwin lose now finale Jim Sears will some time year assume position AMA District VI Vice-President Jim resides Burgin KY computer analyst IBM hard worker will fine job Exact details time will announced later date Happy Landings Happy New Year Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wiscr" VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disrrcl VII Vice-Preoden P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Anidant Vice-Prealdesst Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr BrookfioldWI 53006 Amejata VicaPrmidents James Clark 4444 Woodviow Dr NE Ceder Rapids IA 52401 John B Lorbjeki5847 N 67th St MilwaukeeWI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4920 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr, St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmora 5013 uorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Seare 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 have several very nice invitations join club meetings banquets its always 84 Model Aviation hese modelers theIr HOt-LO~B5 made McDonnell Douglas RC Club Dis trict VIS championship club Standing L R Gene Jones Paul Geders Thad Pawlikow ski Kneeling L R John Gerhardt Jr Team Manager John Britt Tom Walker nese two teams Kneeling L R team champions Palos IL RCs Mike Fuller hard decide say NO have received October As Im reading along see Bay Area PC Club am thinking Bay area Saginaw Bay MI lower peninsula Thumb Hey can make read its Escanaba Escanaba 100 miles north Green Bay Wisconsin winter setting So talked over Tony Italiano Neither nor can make trip am getting message As well telephone conversation Bob Whitman tells people everywhere some direct contact must achieved make AMA something just source insurance Id like time trip upper regions coin cide spring thaw better first blush summer Howd like make trip Scarborough Whats AMA got offer besides insur ance became theme recent visit Radio Control Club Detroit now see need continually reiter ate AMAs value purpose new AMA member Its tough achieve focus new member ones own identifi cation AMA goes back mid-i 930s see subject constant need reiteration same breath some fellow members take another attitude having given AMA task now com menting slow response Which now about reduced membership rates disability limited income brought forward added agenda item last Council meeting discussion con clusive too encouraging incidental ly President John Grigg appointed Cain Mathews committee report question now have reduced rate Senior Citizens friends am required recite whole menu rates memory have interest other special rates whatever proper reason please prepare discussion send will forward right committee consideration action About VP paying visit far reaches district am discouraged report request funding two trips fall/winter two trips spring required budget $2500 calendar year got shot down Ex ecutive Council basic VP budget $1200 per year intended cover out-ofpocket costs conduct districts business including four annual trips Council meetings other special assignments proposed District VII meeting trips involved air fares other travel expense Cash money Well interesting discussion about VP expenses two other VPs also budget requests exceeding $1 200 annual allowance cover activity planned year addition exceeded allowance current year requests reimbursement deferred John Grigg pending Council action statement came little man across table Dont take job cant afford expense attitude minute take granted am going dip own funds conduct AMA business lose am guilty taking something granted some colleagues Council particularly example Tony Italiano Greg Seydel trips last year So things will tighten up little Hey dont get mad Heres someone real problem portions letter Carl Maroney District VII club Members club have obtained evi dence demonstrates intentional jamming RC frequencies intent destroy RC model aircraft flight Two receivers equipped loop anten nas directional reception employed test accuracy approach tested prior use modifica tions equipment directed first class amateur radio operators devices strategically located respect flying field neighbors identify source ambiguity World Engines Scanner loop antenna located home attended officer County Sheriffs Department past presi dent club TV band radio equipped loop antenna located another home directional receiver monitored clubs flying site committee chairman addition directional receivers model airplane receivers flying site detection signals 7208 mc 7224 mc test began noon models being flown 53 mc 7232 Flying continued until about 100 105 pm Mrs X returned home 110 pm signal received X home indicated two directional receivers 7208 mc signal continued about three minutes until stopped new signal detected coming X home 7224 mc about 120 pm signal detected coming X home 7232 mc caused model crash Mr X ran out house met crash site Mrs Y neighbor relative X Mrs Y owner property crash occurred seized model charged modeler tres passing model later returned Sheriffs Department obvious FCC vio lation Mr X using aircraft-only RC frequencies aircraft may also licensed would like confirmed Other FCC laws may have violated proceeding plan get X admit jamming frequencies have told know activities reason contact Mr X until have tried prove intent destroy property During summer 1981 complaint registered Town X Y re garding alleged safety noise nuisance destruction crops club has field seven years until year have enjoyed good relations neigh bors Mr X built home what once landlords property About time complaint RC model planes crashing greatly increased rate due radio inter ference Because suspected interference X and/or Y began plan test will await response will inform progress toward prosecut ing X have removed references names parties involved modelers obvious reasons checking Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters find similar interference episode Connecticut after meeting Washing ton DC Deputy Chief Commissioner decided refer matter appropriate FCC Field Office proper documentation prove offense Severe fines possible imprisionment possible Connecticut event dissipated cause flawed case apparently seems its way better results will keep eye very interesting extreme example trying keep peace flying site neighbor Arkansas siana M,ico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresidenl 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Amclate vlce-Prmidues Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75060 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesyille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Well thrill lifetime last week got ride P-Si Mustang good friend also very good modeler Gerald Martin Hereferd TX pilot belongs Confederate Air Force checked out airplanes name fewthe Mark 9 Spitfire Wildcat Thunderbolt Corsair ME-i 09 ME-i 08 P-38 P-40 Hellcat Bearcat King Cobra etc flew ME-i 09 Spitfire movie Battle Britain ME-i 09 I-lindenburg series Baa Baa Black Sheep flew Corsair big white arrow wing has also flown Mus tang several years Reno Air Races trip Hereford Old Rebel Field Mercedes TX original home CAF about 700 miles reason trip take Mustang down engine change Mustang belongs CAF Colonel Bill Hubbs Pecos TX made refueling stop St Angelo TX ground speed well over 300 mph P-Si Mus tang does very good aerobatics unbe lieveably loud wear headset survival surprised see Gerald up front reading Old Timer section Model Builder mag doing slow rolls same time passed note up front asking him warn going play could fire up video camera answered H - Im trying fly straight did some great aerobatics Mustangloops Cuban eights rolls four point rolls eight point rolls did low pass over runway Rebel Field about 10 altitude pulled up eight point roll ending about 200 altitude After landed Lefty Gardener premier pilot found ers CAF took lady England up Mustang proceeded beat up field low passes prop clearance about five feet loops rolls etcall very low altitude guess what never throttled back once During flight loops Cuban eights etc Gerald never throt tled back either Later asked both Gerald Lefty Both answered would want thing like went say Speed safe Slow suicide Later watching tapes i981 Scale Masters Lefty commented flying said never comes February 1982 85 back power backside loop diving maneuver asked told never slow down fighter except land got good video tapes both flight Gerald Lefty case body doubts what say Im getting tired people few no qualifications telling us fly fighter Lefty actually laughed out loud models flying like real airplanes going have get act together couple things should know came out Council meeting Washington know 40 pounds limit AMA insurance coverage Well now no limit weight horsepower long flown per safety rules Also must have AMA number address model covered wasnt either changes passed anyway Thats now See yall Colorado C Kansas aska S Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Olsirict IX Vice-Presidenl 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vlc-Pvinldenta Charles Bronco, 2220 Meriposa Bled. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowisy 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80815 Glen Las 3701 S 44th St Lincoln NE 68806 Tim Matiem 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 68237 Jim Alcketta 516S Cloudas Soux Folio SD 67103 some highlights AMA Executive Council meeting held November 7th 8th 82 Nats will Lincoln NE RC Frequency Committee has en gineered breakthrough FCC should get new frequen cies earlier expected Bylaws Com mittee has come up some well thought out changes make AMA life little easier live Scholarship committee has upgraded scholarship available ex ploring some other alternatives like student loans AMA Building Fund moving along pretty well still has great need An archi tectural model presented gave new perspective drawings added boost Executive Council drive District IX way needs come up lot donations carry share action existed awareness mem berships desire continue compre hensive Nats concept rotating around country like 82Lincoln 83 east coast 84Reno NV Los Angeles area 85Texas etc productive meeting coverage lot items Look de tails above highlights elsewhere upcoming issues Model Aviation As second week November AMA membership renewal reached 22628 Thats exciting compared 4972 same time 1981 7940 1980 1982 should some good year As 1981 draws close being written mid-November Id like thank District IX newsletter editors have sent along great efforts life line clubs Clubs fortunate enough have dedication newsletter editors should heap praise ton add dimension organiza tion cant duplicated other way assured sent gets read often re-read Occasionally get request assistance get newslet ter started Ill bundle up some ward person just taking task first time often get recycled Long live newsletter editors club has newsletter sent way please include mailing list Also year end thanks list Id like include District IX Associate VPs Contest Coordinators Contest Board members countless hours effort volunteer assistance other modelers nothing short heroic other Dis trict IX members feel same way take few minutes drop line Addresses MA issue everyone works better warm fuzzy coming way occasion course experience problem concern drop line also try assist constructive ideas can occasion Ill have someone another six state district ask about little reporting VP column coverage wish specific area Let say Id really welcome kind formation would area Associate Vice-President VP column will attempt share much information about what going possible something special Arizsna talitornia Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Longlois Rnchn Pa905 Vedes CA 90274 Aesoesate VloePreaidasnu 3lenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Crack CA 94598 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 96136 Bob Reynoldo Nt S Bore SI Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdee Ave. Lonq Beach CA 90808 Just few days ago returned two day Council meeting Washington spent several hours going over Bylaws Bylaws Committee have completely re vised Bylaws first paragraph last changes will put vote Leader Members shortly after first year suggestion approve changes Committee put lot study also utilized input membership revised 40 pound limit model aircraft first step making AMA insurance available Giant class models Ill fill develops nominated Dave Peltz Superior Service Award granted based computers programs Dave furnished Team Selection Finals Dave brought equipment Sacramento scored FAI World Soaring Championships flawlessly also gave Bylaws Commit tee some valuable input needed changes felt qualified superior service rest Council agreed happening get some black white color prints often work glossy prints made up describe whats happening names good too get off AVPs Through out coming months Im going ask share have past column composition since few us professional writers its going come real handy have input Basically its keep cards letters pictures comm folks Boost AMA Building Fund send donation tax deductible contact Associate Vice-President myself Weve got decals pins patches information award plaques avail able contests other awards Encourage club support special awards contests year unique attractive very importantly show membership care about rising cost AMA Headquarters rent Lets get office museum visitor center built show pride involvement great hobby sport Im hearing few reports charter clubs making donations large small some clubs planning set aside percentage money making auctions etc projects Building Fund hear other unique ways support send along well credit club column share creativity others May 1982 best modeling year ever following report cross country flight members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club sent clubs President Calvin Orr Before turning typewriter over Calvin want show team plane Below next wing L R Ron Meyer Harry Dick inson Calvin Orr back row L R Bill Comstock Ralph Perkins Jeff Dickinson Look size strap-on gas tank dream come true least partial dream come true non stop flight Cucamonga CA Las Vegas NV flight accomplished October 7 1981 distance 228 miles 45 hours elapsed time Thursday October 8 pilots crew rousted out nice warm beds before dawn practice flight 251 miles 55 hours over QSAA marathon flight course scale model Northrup Gamma originally planned used flights time ran out before ship could properly prepared Therefore non scale air86 Model Aviation craft Nosen Big Stik substituted stik used extensively flying test bed cross country pilot training flights determined interest safety three vehicles consist ing lead vehicle driver observer frequency scanner pilot vehicle pick-up truck driver observer least two pilots trail vehicle driver ob server Communication between vehicles via CB radio point departure point approximately three miles south Po mona Valley Model Airplane Club field adjacent Interstate 15 aircraft airborne 907 am up through Cajon Pass elevation 4120 MSL 940 am continuing up Interstate 15 Now way Ill give additional information aircraft standard Bud Nosen Big Stik kit particular flight minor modifications made additional gussets epoxied wing mounting bolt points both wing fuselage accommodate additional 20 lbs fuel larger gas tank time construction decided install land ing gear tail dragger configuration split elevator system used engine B 1980 model Quadra swinging 18-10 Zinger propeller fuel oil mix 401 using Bel Ray GK-1 high rpm oil obtained local motorcycle shop radio used Hobby Shack Aero Sport 6 heavy duty servos utilizing four basic functions airborne power supply consisted two 1800 MAH battery packs connected parallel fuel tank originally use scale aircraft aluminum construction baffled 38 gallon capacity fastened belly stik gross takeoff weight Pregnant Stik three gal lons fuel aboard 46 pounds Practice flights to/from beyond Cajon Pass conducted con cerned about engine performance altitude changes As found out once engine needle valves set no further adjustments necessary Performance never seemed falter up nearly 5000 feet As continued up Interstate 15 constant communication driver pilot vehicle such com mands speed up slow down accommodate effects winds aircraft Also advised obstruc tions such bridges powerlines hills trip continued problems made brief stop rest area just fore Mountain Pass comfort crew aircraft circled overhead continued through Mountain Pass eleva tion 4730 MSL experienced much wind turbulance able keep things under control proceeded through back roads Silver Bowl Stadium landed 137 pm four half hours departure time distance 228 miles approximately gallon fuel remaining following day up early fly against team San Diego QSAAs Marathon Flight Approximately 46 miles 204 mile course caught up other team find lost engine power continued through entire course repeated portion course beat old 206 mile run Spirit St Louis year before landed back dry lake bed five half hours after takeoff total 251 miles also found almost gallon gas left tank planning return 1982 QSAA meet scale model official run turned out total 10 hours flying time 479 miles approxi mately four fourth gallons gas would like point out would possible teamwork support Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club AMA sanctioned trip Las Vegas would like have special thanks team Calvin Orr Ron Meyerpilots Ralph Perkins Harry Dickinson Herb Kile drivers Jeff Dickinson Bill Comstock Lyle Hillobservers Harry Dickinsonowner builder aircraft recently sent copy Marve lous Miniatures Jed Kusick well-known Control Line flier Jed showed film around 400 Boy Scouts Larry Jolly helicopter flier note entertained some far out competition helicopter flights received names people clubs have donating Building Fund Betty StreamDistrict X has con tributed far BIRD Club leads list donors fat $670 Next Scale Squadron $500 three clubs came $100 Orange Coast RC Chula Vista RC Talispinners As individual donations Wayne Owens Walt Heinbuch have given $100 follow ing have donated $50 Larry Jenno Ed Paige Roger Clarkson Dale Singleton Joe Betty Stream Remember support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible still have AMA booth available mall show Drop line want want attend show club meeting Thermals Alaska na on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tistrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Aoejt VicePrewdenu Don Connell 22925 21st Ave. S. Des MWnes WA 98188 Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Eroadnem MT 59015 Ed McColtough 53 SE El orrtand OR 97215 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Viclvsburg St. Spokane I/VA 99208 Do, Zippy 21418 NE Main Sr Redmond I/VA 98052 Another winter season Pylon racing will undertaken Boeing Hawks First race held September 6 1981 information contact Don Rice Boeing Hawks racing coordinator 12055 206th P1 SE lssaquah WA 98027 Speaking racing seasons Pacific Northwest Sport Race Drizzle Circuit began December 13th Portland Rich Schaper host format will exactly same last season information can obtained Hying Lines editor John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Rain Bird Flyers announce Ketchikan Alaska club planning second mall show July 4th air show flying demoat Ketchikan full-size air show coming year way November/De cember issue newsletter contains excellent advice winter flying use FIMO molding material can handle impossible shapes Write Richard Robb 534 Hill Rd Ketchikan AK 99901 Guy Russo Coeur DAlene ID won Northwest Soaring Societys 1981 season championships According Societys newsletter editor Roy Anderson Walla Walla WA information pictures will next months column lot Helena Flying Tiger members participated air show Helena Airport October 17 Newsletter editor John Van Hassel says day complete success despite nasty looking weather large display set up hangars drew favorable comments large crowd Flying non-stop during alloted time slot between acts rest day Congratulations participated T-Bird Screech editor Big Sky Thunderbirds Wayne Van Meter reports another modeling club works Missoula area club will likely include Control Line Free Flight boats RC cars T-Birds welcome stimulus friendly competition second club Missoula Good luck December 5th may live infamy because date Third Annual Biplane Fun Fly event held Eagle River AK According Gary Fuller editor Gas Fumes newsletter Gastineau Aero modelers Society Juneau biplanes easy acquire Last year Heath Parasol biplane entered Ken Montoure may still have six inch cardboard bottom wing around Question did enter 1981 Saturday September 12th select group fliers representing Marymoor Club Boeing Hawks Seattle put RC model demonstration dedication new city park South Genesee Street Seattle following ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Charles Royer fearless fliers amazed assembly daring display aerial antics fliers led ace Al Wat son Steve Blackwell Joe Harris Kevin Kraft Tom McCuen Gene Weaver Randy Weaver good time according Herb Bone MARCs editor Bruce Carson editor Monocle newsletter Barons Model Club Spo kane reminds us last few pages Rule Book immense interest Included facts about AMA surance accident form emergency tele phone numbers AMA HQ needed Also included procedure follow reporting accident reimbursed recent issue Bat Sheet carried extensive article 1981 Western FAI Challenge Among things note article picture Dale Segle receiving MARCs Nagasawa Memorial Trophy Bruce Kimbel MARCs close friend Bat Sheet edited Don Zipoy District Xl AVP Kevin Collins Tom Hutchinson reports medical treatment has cleared up cancerous con dition good news us Albany Oregon kit manufacturer maga zine columnist reported information way- WNC Patter Bob Stalick editor February 1982 87 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NeW York NY 10005 Three Quick Steps Rulesmaking Automatically Make An Event Popular Absolutely Everyone have just seen dear old Indoor Easy B event ostensibly event begin ners go through wringer After trau matic siege transformation disfiguration eventual reincarnation will emerge January first pretty much beginning blaming picking anyone ts just way rules Anyway New Year Easy B model rejuvenated Indoor flying goes back livable form Let new records pile up like mad cially build ings poor Category Ill sites will first January become Category II poor II will Now Easy B has finally reached safety zone although naturally still does satisfy everyone another event enjoying growing popularity has taken its place rules-change arena BOSTONIAN maelstrom swirls mostly around question much model should weigh As first formally introduced Junior Flight minimum required weight proposed INDOOR model 10 grams quite heavy basically endurance Indoor model especially compared Indoor flying scale models somehow have NO minimum weight requirements often go down mere four grams sans rubber very respected scale sport modeler Paul Macllrath pointed out 10 grams required rather high flight speed would cause damage model crashing walls would difficult beginners adjust since model would move too fast properly observe what happening recommended seven grams adopted lower weight has proven popular IN DOOR fliers California West Coast Bostonian has become especially popular 14 grams Much praise has heaped Bostonians have made super long flights against rafters up out sight booming thermals other words California Bostoni ans OUTDOOR models some times flown indoors power certainly no harm taking Indoor event converting Outdoor event get lot fun participation event go Have seen simply super de signs articles magazines have run Bostonians especially Model Builder Walt Mooneys Boston Found Bill Hannan s Knight Boston Wrisleys Great Expectations Dick Baxters Park Streets Over Under just know theyre having great time Bob Clemens builder flier exqui site scale models feels caught middle believes rules should uniform across country sides west coasters goes other way too door models sometimes come indoors Outdoor Embryo event boosted amazing Fly ing Aces oddly has no minimum weight requirement brought indoors comes out wind rain form models weighing seven grams less Now get confused Outdoor models dont have weigh anything door models have weigh Out door models Arent getting mixed up bit Maybe would feel better Indoor Outdoor Scale models Outdoor mod els minimum weight rule Now have read through three quick easy rules solve everything am sure will exactly what necessary set up rules locality satisfy local flying Thats what sport flying about What has tb Juniors beginners Only enjoyment flying whatever rules Just best can keep improving models flight times moment dont worry about winning contests Dont crybaby expect rules designed beginners win Nominally beginner expected win flying against beginners Rather mix better mod elers learn Most experts like help Weve mixed Bostonians Embryos story have similarities Both EVE I-zzJ 1 fairly small cabin models require mini mum theoretical box fuselage crosssection volume French have come up sister Indoor event SAINT Seems like whole world just yearning cant see outstretched hands events designs both Indoor Outdoor simple fuselage models speaking designs brings us young entrepreneur DAVID ARONSTEIN marketing plans some very success ful models own design David 15 high placing Bostonians have ballasted bring up seven gram minimum Columbia University con tests Shown three-view BLUEBOY II winning seven gram Embryo has lot other interesting plans too Drop David line 50 Pasture Lane Pough keepsie NY 12603 price list send stamped return envelope Incidentally box-in-the-fuselage idea both Embryo Bostonian came older Manhattan Formula event dont confuse Manhattan pure endurance event duration seekers Both Bostonians Embryos akin Flying Scale especially Bostonian look ing scale proportions detail well good flights event has its own charm New York fliers will continue ex periment rules February 7 1982 Columbia Bob Langelius will sponsor heavy Three-Penny Bostonian event along P-Nut Speed contest parts Ed Whitten will sponsor also Columbia Manhattan PennyPlane theyre compatible contests January 24th Later spring will Third Annual Seven Gram Bostonian Championship time Charisma Factor upped 30 percent Lets see whether good scale proportions detail possible sacrifice little weight will beat out stark seven-gram mers FORWARD fray longer live like Alices Wonderland thing becomes Look Its White Rabbit stopwatch Hey timer ***** Lets rest bit See next month DAVID ARONSTEINS BLUEBOY U INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE WINGSPAN 18 WEIGHT 7 GR AREA 50 SQ 1 FI WINNER 1981 INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE CONTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WITH FLIGHT OF 2L17 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
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AMA RC Frequency Committee Status ReportNovember 1981 As result certain actions took place during week November 2 1981 have given reason believe FCC will release its long-awaited Notice Proposed Rulemaking NPRM Febru cry 1982 seems likely new 50 aircraft 23 non-aircraft channels will go effect end summer 1982 Most RC modelers well aware fact under present FCC rules must share frequencies industrial commercial radio stations Unfortu nately sharing has unbalanced nature RC modelers operate hand-held trans mitters maximum power output 3/4 watt commercial stations permitted use much higher power levels along antennas substantial height unbalanced sharing has become critical because marked increase number newly licensed industrial commercial radio stations Because growing problems RC modeler urgehtly needs new frequencies Progress towards obtaining new frequencies has painfully slow Recent major budget cuts will cause some severe staff reductions FCC expected reductions would make progress towards new frequencies difficult fore committee decided recently initiate FCC/RC Awareness Program program consist three phases Phase letter already delivered FCC Chairman Commissioners re questing personal meeting could explore possibilities obtaining tempo rary use some new channels rule waiver basis Phase Two involves presentation Commissioners Phase Three full blown letter-writing campaign part membership FCC interested members Con gress Senate support position plan attack until Novem ber 6 1981 day Dr Walter Good AMAs Attorney Jack R Smith met Dr Stephen J Lukasik FCCs Chief Scientist Mr Donald D Campbell FCCs Office Science Technology somewhat surprise disclosure learned FCC proceeding final draft NPRM according Dr Lukasik reason believe would released some time February 1982 informed planned FCC/ RC Awareness Program Dr Lukasik sug gested 1 hold up request interim RC channels because would delay issuance NPRM covering new 50 plus 23 channels 2 continue plans make formal presentation FCC Commissioners will explain urgent need new channels will benefit us proposal comes up before final vote 3 hold off proposed letter-writing campaign large flow letters present time would greatly slow down rulemaking pro cess Dr Lukasik candid enough indi cate NPRM released planned February 1982 have right send letters presumably complaint important aspects procedure leading rule adoption will nature response NPRM AMA expects respond professional ly prepared statement supporting pro posal public also free respond FCC concerning NPRM Should consid erable number controversial responses received FCC would likely fur ther delay efforts towards obtaining new frequencies have trouble understand ing NPRM AMA proposal please give us Frequency Committee chance answer questions before attempt write FCC have worked very hard moment lets foul up now Additional Items Information 1 actual FCC presentation series presentations will made commit tee member Mr Fred Marks AMAs Attorney Jack Smith during period November 30 December 11 1981 Copies formal presentation will distributed via charter club mailing list infor mation membership 2 general Frequency Committee meet ing will held Washington week after release NPRM February 1982 will Friday/Saturday two-day session first day meeting will open public Industry representatives model press special interest groups RC cars boats will invited attend pur pose commenting NPRM second day meeting committee will draft official AMA response NPRM 3 ensuing period committee will doing lot homework long awaited Frequency Flag Control System will finalized will cover existing new RC channels Committee Member Jack Albrecht has charged re sponsibility providing detailed Phase-In Plan plan will explain start using new channels old seven channels will phased out also obtaining trial run computer printouts licensed industrial commercial radio stations operating 72-73 MHz 75 MHz bands reports will eventually form basis personal selection RC channels throughout country 4 RC manufacturers encouraged begin development work narrow-band RC receivers Such receivers will greatly enhance use new 50 plus 23 channels Manufac turers should also consider need re ceiver design would utilize odd lF frequency such 16 MHz have dual conversion must consider options design work since image intermodulation lM problems will arise attempting use full 10 MHz band 720 730 MHz aircraft use existing 455 kHz IF receivers RC industry should also prepare make necessary frequency changes get modelers new channels using existing equipment soon possible after FCC Report Order takes effect Future Plans Dr Walter Good reports AMAs 900 MHz experimental RC equipment ordered REFTEC Company Mildenhall England nearing completion transmitters already working provid ing 250 milliwatts RF power output re ceivers complete except special crystals As soon crystals received equipment will shipped AMA Committee members Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson will proceed flight test program hoped some initial test data will available first quarter 1982 Should 900 MHz prove feasible RC purposes will open some new doors future exclusive channels FCC encour aged efforts area Conclusions can look back 1981 year notable progress FCC/RC area Hope fully 1982 will contain finest moment Speaking whole AMA thank Fre quency Committee members patient dedication task times seemed almost hopeless still have reason believe will achieve goals new fre quencies 1982 Bob Aberle Chairman AMA RC Frequency Committee February 1982 75 AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington D Good News Synopsis- November 7-8 1981 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions November 7-8 1981 AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA near Washington DC copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Head quarters available approximately February 15 minutes will become official after Coun cil review next Council meeting January 29 should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Cliff Piper District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Horrace Cain VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Homer Smith VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Charlie Spear Howard Crispin District 4 Jim Sears District 6 Ron McNally Control Line Con test Board chairman also present along several other guests representatives AMA HQ Reports heard following committees Building Fund RC Frequency Film Projects Bylaws Scholarship Nats Executive Corn mittee CD Qualifications Nats Procedures Nominations Procedures Contest Coordinator Guidelines 1 1982 Nats After noting Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ would available next summer approved change Nats site Lincoln NE Nats Executive Committee decide dates location Free Flight events Districts 2 4 7 9 11 Executive Director Against 3 Abstained 1 6 ecre jary/Treasurer Also Nats budget amount $20000 unanimously ap proved cover necessary excess costs operation Nats Abstained 8 10 Secretary/Treasurer After failure motion provide RC Soaring event trophies same basis Pattern Pylon approved have same trophy policy Nats events 2 4 11 S/T ED Presi dent Against 1 356 7 AbstainedS 9 2 Scholarships An expanded program up $10000 available AMA grants approved ~gpt District 8 An amendment also accept outside dona tions scholarship fund approved unanimously 1981 total $4250 approved unanimously awarded six candidates among total 15 applied 3 FAI Expenses approved unani mously certain Headquarters costs connection US hosting World Cham pionships such travel lodging HQ personnel trophies flags national thems would charged general AMA FAI budget rather operating budget World Championships also approved 1982 Control Line World Championships AMA would fund assistant team manager three Combat pit men same extent team team manager 2 3 479 10 11 S/T ED Against 1 5j Abstained 6 4 Investment Policy As supplement basic current policy investing long term six months surplus funds high terest government insured Certificates Deposit approved invest short term surplus funds money market accounts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 Abstained 1 also approved unanimously Secretary/Treasurer report regularly Council concerning AMAs investment accounts 5 Frequency Committee Following re port committee chairman announced FCC promised ac tion February 82 AMAs petition RC frequencies Council unanimous ly approved $10000 budget committee operations next year 6 Executive Director Salary ap proved increase Executive Directors salary 2% retroactive January 1 1981 order provide him same cost living compensation previously approved other HQ employees 24 7 9 11 S/T Against 1 3 5 6 Abstained 10 ED 7 Secretary/Treasurer Budget ap proved reimburse Secretary/Treasurer $21344 expenses above 1981 budget 2 5 7 911 S/Ti Against 3 4 6fJ 10 Abstained ED B Vice-President Budgets approved reimburse following amounts VP expenses excess 1981 budget Dis trict 7$1 District 8$62317 District 9 $334 District 1 1$452 2 5 6 7 8 11 SIT ED Against 3 10 Abstained 4 9 9 Club Patches approved pro vide chartered club five patches club officers President Vice-President Secre tary Treasurer Field Marshal 1 234 579 11 S/T ED Against 6j 10 10 PR Proposal Following discussion goals priorities AMA PR approved have Executive Director pro vide next Council meeting proposal budget recommendations re structured PR department HQ including special event activities 1 2 457 89 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 6 11 1982 Budget After extensive ques tioning discussion concerning updated budget 1982 developed HQ budget approved modified Council 3 4 6 7 9 11 S/T ED Against 1 2 58 Abstained 10 12 Bylaws Amendments After extensive discussion pointby-point review laws Committee recommendations complete package approved unanimously also approved dissenting vote 3 send changes single document Leader Members vote after first year sooner possible 13 Safety Code Changes approved delete 40-pound model weight limit favor requirement models over 20 pounds flown same manner air show team flight demonstrations described paragraph 5 General Sec tion Safety Code 1 2346 7 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 5I also approved add General Section Safety Code following specific wording comply previous Council-ap proved requirement will fly model unless identified name ad dress AMA number model Note does apply models flown indoors 1 2 3 4 6 710 1 1S/T ED Against 5 8 Abstained 7 14 PAl Indoor Committee proposal Jim Richmond change makeup Indoor Team Selection Committee approved 6 10 S/T Against 234 5 7 9 11 ED Abstained 1 15 Special Interest Groups Noting prob lems trying define standard criteria such groups approved unanimously form committee recommend details different concept based individual presentations groups Dave Brown named chairman work Homer Smith Travis McGinnis 16 Run-off Election necessary con clude current election approved use same procedures last year 17 VP 6 Replacement necessary due District 6 election higher office res ignation approved Jim Seats current AVP replace Cain 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 Against 5 7 Abstained 4 S/T ED 18 Awards new Presidents Legion Honor award approved presentation once per year upon concurrence President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Foi- 3 5 6 8 10 S/T ED Against 24 7 11 Abstained 19 Also approved unanimously three Awards Excellence chartered clubs two District 9 District 7 two Superior Service Awards Districts 6 10 two AMA Fellowships Districts 4 10 Dis tinguished Service District 2 Recipients will named time presentation continued page 81 76 Model Aviation Shown 74th General Conterence ot PAl Japan last October John Worth R AMA Executive Director Secretary FAIs aeromodeling committee receiv ing Paul Tissandier diplome certificate PAl President Prince de Ligne Belgium Previous US aeromodelers recog nized award Frank Zaic 19551 Al Lewis 19571 Walt Good 19591 Maynard Hill 1965 John Clemens 1974 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 month going discuss three subjects will have great impact AMA two will affect us future years 1982 NATS Most sadly must report Lakehurst NJ will site 1982 problem within control AMA rather due requirements test pro grams Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fact prepared put final blessing site November Executive Council meeting What happened aware test program might underway mid-summer NAEC personnel indicated program completed Nats time would far enough along allow interruption us necessary Unfortunately test program has rescheduled now will impossible use main test runway need mandatory holding Nats Lakehurst Yet future brighter discussions Captain Kraft commanding officer Lakehurst assured DO want us wants work us toward suitable date 1983 feels possible much advance planning give us resaonable assurance site availability No guarantees sincere wants us NEW RC FREQUENCIES best news year RC fliers comes Bob Aberle Chairman Fre quency Committee Dr Walter Good Frequency Committee member have assured Chief Scientist FCC notice proposed rule making NPRM concerning new frequencies will issued February authorization may issued early August 1982 probabilities well ad vised NOT start letter writing campaign PLEASE until read something pages receive official communication AMA Headquarters contrary re frain writing FCC Senator Congressman other official office Such move can seriously jeopardize dates set us back months years SOON manufacturers radio systems will designing new receivers assure narrow-band reception may well re quired safe operation some new frequencies Im certain being electronic engineer either way RC segment hobby will no longer plagued continuing minimization frequencies fly positive step long last BYLAWS AMENDMENTS historic accomplishment 1981 Executive Council just has revamp Bylaws unanimous vote changes accepted now go vote Leader Members AMA heartily endorse amendments Lets discuss some significant changes ARTICLE VIII new section 2 will add ed present sections 2 3 renum bered accordingly new section provides calling Executive Council meetings President five Executive Council members 5% voting members Academy principle impact now membership has means forcing Council meet deliberation specific itemized issues has result putting some power back hands membership new section 4 will add ed replacing old section 3 clarifies motions resulting annual member ship meeting requires Executive Council deliberation motion next Coun cil meeting after annual membership meeting ARTICLE IX Sections 1 3 extensive ly revised section 11 added Section 1 changes clarify may proxy VP nomination meeting new section 11 provides no incumbent officer de sires run reelection can removed ballot unless three-fourths majority Nominating Committee present voting shall withhold name ballot revisions section 3 will have outstanding effect future elections changes remove majority require ment election replacing plurality requirement means whoever re ceives highest vote count election will declared winner No costly run-off elections revision can also mean Nominating Committee efforts might reduced merely verifying nomi nees qualifications particular office ARTICLE X Section 1 changes provide three-year term elected officers instead present two-year term several reasons feel excellent move Presently possible half Execu tive Council replaced year causing gross discontinuity information flow plan one-third approximately Council subject replacement year Costs elections will somewhat less since year out three will no national officer elected ballots will mailed districts electing vicepresidents Section 2 being revamped provide election district new VP event vice-president should no longer able serve capacity reason present system provides done Executive Council Under revised Bylaws Council will still replace VP event vacancy occurs during last three months term must make appointment among AVPs district Section 3 re-written better define duties President names him Chief Executive Officer Section 4 redefines duties Secretary/Treasur er changes title line duties Executive VP still monitors financial affairs AMA Also Executive VP assumes duties President event President should leave office during term Section 5 changed clarify Executive Directors duties Section 6 deleted being obsolete ARTICLE XI new section 6 being added provide method member can submit request Executive Council action item item may seem insig nificant until now has no formal procedure available member assure maximum opportunity idea reach point discussion Executive Council Please note does guarantee acceptance item Council least now chance several other minor changes improve wording clarify intent laws Committee chaired Bifl Mathews has done outstanding job has personal thanks efforts heartily recommend adoption amendments Leader Member vote Ballots purpose should mail time read OTHER COUNCIL ACTION new award has instituted honor specific people groups organizations have contributed greatly AMA both physical support financial award known PRESIDENTS LEGION OF HONOR may well become prestigious award AMA can bestow short Hall Fame must presented once calendar year majority three voting awardthe President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director award wont find mantlepiece can rest assured recipient will strongest supporters AMA can possibly have Special interest groups will like idea have changed requirements recognition Basically recognition will easier still simple will necessary write report stating group feels proper group represent interest report has presented Execu tive Council either person through VP followed Council vote accept reject RUN-OFF being able find crystal ball hampers ability make predictions however signs point probability run-off election Secretary/Treasurer possibly VP District Xl cant guess will run-off ballot can strongly recommend vote return ballot just quickly can Its important Once again PLEASE NOT write FCC Congressman Senator other official about frequency pro posal can HURT February 198277 Secretary-Trsasurers Report Jim MoNeill AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Richard Weaver Pensacola writes Ive AMA member 3 years AMA Rule Book sending now Richard trusty right hand up AMA Headquarters Mr Mike Woodfolk case Ernie Wrisley Santee CA became CD wanted special AMA number few three digit ones left CDs request mas Hucks Marietta GA writes paid dues June 22 mags takes certain lag time get going Thomas now should have received schedule dont get back us ruce Heald Rancho Cordova CA writes paid extra mags come envelopes dont always come way workimg problem Bruce Everybody AMA wants member receive everything properly AMA Head quarters does pretty good considering have 82000 members thing might speed solutionswrite Michael Woodfolk directly AMA Washington very quick help Gary Fuller Editor Gas Fumes news letter Juneau Alaska RC Club sent picture shown below Pictured above group important fliers posing after FF meet held Sep tember Terre Haute IN LR standing Carl Bopp Kevin Harris Jim Harris Bob Godfrey Roger Fish (LR kneeling Steve Ragsdale Al Meyers Ron Pound Ron club President Mr Donald May sent picture information Dopesheet Editor club hosts District VI Fun Fly Championships annually want everybody come send invi tation Ill sure come Terry Rimert Mr Free Flight Jack sonville FL area sent snap Jenifer Lord Miss District V 1981 holding Jim Walstons Gas FF Terry promotes King Orange annually Florida Shown Mrs Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Joyce listed AMA Execu tive Secretary responsibilities little bit everything Washington office anything official greeter welcomer visitors strangers come see joint Hun dreds have met Joyce over years various Nats around country can agree pleasant relaxed understanding persons ever put earth Joyce happily mar ried Harry Hager have two brats own growing up invite go AMA home office Wash ington see yourself asked Joyce day sweet everybody confided grew up four older brothers single day used beat up learned very pleasant See next month 78 Model Aviation ladies making model airplanes competing contests Mrs Ann Betz New Orleans Ann has built several Peanut Scale models Peck Polymer flies better last Husband Bobby built SE 5 shown So enthralled Bobby FF models comes straight home spends time building little airplanes Ann couldnt keep Bobby out workshop began building herself Thats nice looking model picture ILRI Jerry Cox Bob Beanhardt wood clustered around big scale Piper Cub airplane has camera can get started Jerry going take some pictures melting glacier water standing part Mendenhall Glacier going have hurry because melting FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident DEDICATED IN CASPER City Casper Wyoming population 65000 approximately sits North Platte River Valley foot Casper Mountain Some years ago forward-look ing administration Casper instituted voluntary 1% retail sales tax proceeds penny tax would used finance capital improvements would benefit residents make life enjoyable city revenue provided fund 1100 acres land purchased 1975 form basis recreation area east side town Local model aviation en thusiasts recognized opportunity acquire place fly formed Casper Airmodelers Association Asso ciation immediately asked require ments considered backed up presentation well-documented proposal covered model aviation its aspects Association followed up Model Airport Master Plan detailed runways parking areas taxiways pit areas pavillion other items desirable completed facility Gary Clapp donated professional services Gary civil engineer largely responsible liaison City staff acceptance pro posal Bearing mind modelers Geoff Styles competing other demands city fund ed recreation areas determined helpful possible providing labor necessary making strong effort solicit support local businesses Model Airport Master Plan ac cepted City Casper incorporated overall plan new North Platte Park Step accomplished now Association set themselves goal acquaint local officials model aviation same time build up public image organization sport came time spend city funds could confident project would still go ahead Through individual con tacts public displays such big Mall Show year club got publicity gradual acceptance activities 1981 decided time ripe Model Airport developed amazing display unity cooper ation club members got effort high gear Selected members called various local companies requesting support Model Airport short time raw ma terials started arriving field Lumber concrete blocks roof shingles concrete made available Asso ciation long list area businesses Grading started runways pit areas Club members built own forms soon concrete being poured under guidance experienced concrete man loaned em ployer occasion City Casper saw much effort energy being put project club mem bers decided accelerate partici pation Work scheduled done over three year period completed less four months privilege being hand official opening September 12 1981 Frankly amazed see main 400 50 foot runway auxiliary runway 200 50 feet paved taxiways paved pit area spectator fence behind pit tagged weatherproof signs identifying radio frequencies 50 25 foot pavillion built Club members painted City works de partment Runways pits protected post cable barricade designed keep off-highway vehicles spectators away active surfaces Already promised later installation enough sod cover areas between pavillion pits lawn sprinkling system will keep grass green trees playground equipment Model Airport has earmarks showplace going flying field city regardless size would proud have its model aviators hand opening ceremonies Mayor Casper Mr James Sandison lovely wife Pat Kenneth Erickson City Manager Larry Harms Parks Superin tendent Mel Johnson Public Works Director Travis McGinnis District IX VicePresident Bob Ball President Casper Airmodelers Chuck Brannon Associate February 1982 79 Aerial view Iasper Model Airport labove letti shows main auxiliary runways taxiways pit areas pavilion concrete block storage building parking lot Photo Carla Corson right above Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs presents Appreciation Award Jim Sandison Mayor Casper support model aviation Casper Below left Casper Aeromodelers Association Opening Day Below right ribbon cutting ceremony Casper Model Airport September 12 1991 L R Lem Erickson City Manager Jim Sandison Mayor i R- IiI Treasurer Bob Ball Club President Chuck Smith Club Secretary Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs $25OOOO MODEL AIRPORT Vice-President District IX added list dignitaries Mayor Casper paid tribute planning dedication vision hard work demonstrated throughout project local modelers said can attitude club members con vinced City dealing serious group people would cooperate fullest extent first class coordina tion between persons involved pushed Model Airport project usable stage very short period Ken Erickson City Manager very clear praise club said planned approach developed working drawings done excellent job public relations city officials per formed lot hard work conjunction members Public Works Depart ment also praised citizens Casper voting support voluntary 1% sales tax has paid improve ments including new City Hall new Justice Building new fire stations parks especially new 1100 acre recreation area great pleasure present Appre ciation Awards Mayor Mr Erickson Mr Harms Mr Johnson support model aviation Casper area Full coverage event provided tele vision radio local newspaper citizens Casper got opportunity know what happening Club sponsored huge barbecue guests visitors food supplies donated hotels food outlets other interested companies highlight opening ceremony thrilling flying display Jim Good 1940 Waco UPF-7 biplane equipped smoke generator Civil Air Patrol pro vided color guard colors presented National Anthem played very happy rewarding day everyone involved project happy smiling faces everywhere much good food drink conversation enjoyed crowd over 300 people did happen Casper spirit small city spirit West did can small club 36 members solicit get over $150000 worth construction materials What got Mayor City Manager city departments just interested model airport club members selves club has already promised City will provide additional conveni ences improvements Model Airport 1982 1983 until have show place nation think can identified enthusiastic integrity Association devoted themselves getting job done primed pump cranked handle did ask outside help unless prepared commit themselves hard work covered possible sources materials needed rewarded really fantastic cooperation dozens local companies Casper Wyoming have first-rate example what can accomplished through foresight planning hard work AMA clubs would like know about magnificent project came reality should contact AMA Headquarters details will made available once should contact Casper point view would like offer congratulations Flying Site Department Casper Airmodelers providing very fine example rest country Nice going Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Amazing Dues Response Last August AMA Executive Council approved vote dues increase 1982 generally concern pessimism regarding news would accepted among optimistic favoring increase matter fiscal responsibility nobody anticipating highly favorable response has re sulted AMA HQ previously submit ted preliminary budget 1982 revised include likely effects dues crease took conservative approach some took liberal predicted would end up same number members 82 81 Some optimism involved based record-breaking 1981 membership year saw total 82763 AMAers registered So fingers crossed said hoped end up same num ber 82 enough new members make up dropped out due unhappiness over increase So far response looks much better 35000 already registered 82way ahead last year natural optimism has resulted response tempered knowledge got membership renewal notices out earlier year may have elected re spond earlier since could save $2 doing possible therefore merely seeing people signing up sooner before surer what expect year well have wait until about March 1 current trend continues will have another record-breaking year very real possibility about 85000 members 82 could go higher next item comes pass Frequency Breakthrough After months discouragement concerning progress lack AMAs petition FCC fre quencies big light suddenly turned early November key FCC official position speak authoritatively said could expect official publication proposal February 82 required public comment important step necessary before real chance adoption can expected After publication depends upon nature public response whether FCC likely approve proposal little no significant opposition pro posal could have new RC frequencies end summer Thus have told positive action FCC will take place very soon compared previous guesses supposi tions about what might happen puts whole new light picture out look suddenly much brighter Keep fingers crossed add some pray ers keep faithrelief RC interference problems could just around corner does come about further growth potential RC tremendous 1982 could biggest year yet Benefit Big Birds basis what fly fly AMA Executive Council has removed 40 pound weight limit models flown accord ance AMA Safety Code Instead Council has approved modi fication Code says mod els above 20 pounds should flown same manner required air show team demonstrations simply requires straight line established wherever heavier models flown flying done side line spectators kept other side line Thats very elementary common sense requirement simply says con sciously careful fly big and/or heavier birds Its completely compatible flying smaller models too adopting change AMA Safe ty Code effect extend AMA liability protection commonly called insurance flying quarter scale third scale large model aircraft Thus fly big birds no longer need feel left out AMA picture No extra charge required such cover age merely AMA membership card adherence AMA Safety Code end result should closer relationship between AMA Quarter Scale Aircraft Asso ciation QSAA International Minia ture Aircraft Association IMAA least direction safety No matter what size model crashes problem us need stand together safely enjoy what fly AMA Safety Code change now makes possible Increased Benefit National Car Rental 100 free miles day benefit has increased unlimited mileage local car rentals small mileage charge will apply one-way rentals no mileage charge car returned local area Synopsis continued page 76 19 Miscellaneous Actions Presidential direction information items commit tee Film Prolects Byrne appointed re place Piper monitor Council 80 Model Aviation i5 RC Frequencies announced FCC promised February 1982 release AMAs petition public comment prior final action c Building Fund Goal $10000 per dis trict announced supplement current total approximately $50000 d Special Recognition Cliff Pipers retire ment VP service after 14 years noted presentation special plaque addition normal Meritorious Service Award e Contest Calendar As experiment two issues ModelAviation published May June will include months normal listing plus simplified listing other contests f Reduced Dues Special consideration disabled low fixed income referred special committee Cain Mathews examine various dues rates different classes membership 20 Next Meeting January 30 Saturday Dallas TX conjunction Hobby Industry America annual trade show Ap proved except District 10 DONT F LY CL MODE LS NEAR POWER LINES toneecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aodate VIeePraldmnsa Robert C Brocleur 406 Main Street Nashua NIl 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 eoet, Or. Ladyard CT 06339 Wiitiero Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kitrery ME 03904 goes just time First off heartfelt thanks appointed volunteers have helped District affairs through years PAUL PENNEY has devoted thankless dedicated years post Contest Coordinator give very warm vote gratitude HEN RY STRUCK FF Contest Board member say very big word appreciation GEORGE HIGGINS UC CB member long service warm well done Ed Izzo always visible contest scene well known throughout AMA endeavors thanks much attention job RC CB member finally Dick Sherman Mr Model Aviation himself years sincere interest action rules governing Scale Ill miss working Thanks lot AVPs including served back some years ago along present members wish say has pleasure having out represent AMA Some may well asked continue serve new District Vice-Presi dent writing strongly feel will John Smith Guess will survive two Smiths Council because have several Johns years combine Johns now Smiths least someone Council meeting addresses person either Smith John lot people will pay attention brings out subject must address concerning last Council meeting Itt spite some promis es made President Grigg some state ments regarding budget slashing effort meeting Council WE managed spend another least budget another 20 30 thousand dollars already anticipated larger spending ability gained last dues increase dues free cant help feel still pricing ourselves out hobby Lets see Council can hold line another year present $30 rate Open members Thanks Council wonderful plaques recognition years service make want remember good times during 14 years emo tions little out hand departed final meeting would have gone pretty well controlled except Vince Mankowski gave hug late last meeting got up leave pulled plug reasonable self-control Thanks John Grigg special efforts behalf challenge complete three year term best interests modelers special con cern toward continuing so-called Junior problem special interest groups divided Nats other problems will continue Stand proud John helped put want proud own person New Jersey New Yoh II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaeoaat VIePvemdnu Pete Bienchini 260s Broadway Yankees NY 10706 Frank Dreuch 9 Willow Ave. Pis&taway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 48 Cory Dr Tome River NJ 08753 Adum Settler 50 Rendi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts last months edition column told middle November expected re ceive official confirmation 1982 Nats would held Lakehurst Naval Air Center New Jersey thus bringing important event east coast first time since 1969 Well middle November HAVE given word expected SHALL have Nats Lakehurst NOT UNTIL 1983 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE facts Navy-Washington NAVWASH has now informed NavyLakehurst NAVLAK carrier-deck test program originally scheduled start April 1982 conclude June 1982 July latest has instead rescheduled commence June year possibly conclude until August ie NATS MONTH tests Navy will require full use 12900 foot test runway have site RC Pattern Pylon events well Control Line AMAs Nats Executive Committee has now ruled runway Lakehurst Nats would feasible NAVLAK disappointed Lastly thanks District clubs have kept informed through years club publications contest notices letters some good some constructive concerned heeded Please con tinue mailing lists possible Keep club meetings short busi ness end provide constructive programs members sure put addresses club publications Keep nose down turns keep tail-wheel locked present AVPs BOB BRODEUR BILL WILBUR GEORGE PARKER MIKE SCHINDLER recently resigned RAY GIBOLEAU lasting gratitude because wonderful people highly pleased prospect having Nats 82 fact would still favor presence 1982 AMA could possibly manage get along test runwaywhich course CANNOT Hopefully shall have clear course 1983 Through Nats Executive Committee AMA has established following ro tated Nats schedule future 1982 Lincoln NE 1983Lakehur N 1984 Reno NV 1985Lake Charles LA Seguin TX important thing bear mind point NAVLAK has denied us use base As far con cerned welcome have Nats 82 AMA can two mile-plus test runway As stated AMA Nats Executive Committee however has formally ruled CANNOT THAT THAT offer sincere thanks Capt Robert Kraft CO Lakehurst Nick Grand Public Affairs Officer Hank Likes southern New Jersey AVP works basefor combined help effort So see have really accomplished great deal say intrib ute AMA members over 1000 number signed petitions east coast Nats 82 pledged support such undertaking Thanks Garden State Circle Burners Clifton NJ spear-heading effort Glen Meador Karen Schmidt inval uable assistance Remember officially scheduled AMA 83 Nats Lake hurst credit have learned much fact has emerged above else realization FINDING Nats site thing OB TAINING AMA APPROVAL something elsemore next page February 1982 81 nit,, pin.nuws tem urn Cae snn Massa cousmusi Model Aviation Hami Fame certificate about present inductee Lou Andrews left Fred Bellows Jr picture Syracuse Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association will hold its Sixth Annual Symposium Syracuse NY February 6 1982 important annual events District II calendar can arrange attend should means upstate modelers present interesting show replete exhibits impressive Scale event name implies seminars day devoted various facets aeromodeling conducted nationally recog nized authorities upon various subjects time have lined up such well-known modeling personalities Dave Brown Don Lowe others President John Grigg ex pects attend shall conduct Dis trict II membership meeting meetings useful serve face-toface clearing house variety ques tions concerned AMA member has about organization its policies Like time-honored Chinese proverb holds belief picture worth thousand words believe AMA membership meeting worth thousand letters After open exchange views Th nature two-way street unilateral letter NOT Foggy Lens Department much room photos time just couldnt resist sharing shot Somers Giant Scale meet could Ohio osylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Auaeiaea VlmPreaidnta Joe Cibee 38980 Vagey Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 504 21st Se. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heirman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Lairni Jacknon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugerte Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottitala PA 15683 Boy does time fly time wish everyone Merry Christmas least hope receive around Christmas time As being written cant help wonder will last column District Ill VP should last column congratulate winner election wish him luck District Ill representa tive Executive Council would also appropriate thank AVPs Con test Board members Contest Coordinators other individuals have given time make hobby/sport model aviation enjoyable us got letter other day AVP Joe Elben announcing National Model Air plane Show Cleveland scheduled year March 12-14 Randal Park Mall probably largest static show/com petition country would well worth try attend first March us getting itchy about flying seeing old gang ideal time get group together club head show Last month told Id report Council meeting budget review Well didnt cut budget captioned OKAY GUYS WHERE IS THAT BOOSTER BATTERY Random Notes 1982 WRAM Show scheduled February 20-21. Ed Whitten reports special Indoor contest Columbia University November 8 press inter views photos Massari Rockland County RC has named Kraft Radio representative area ffrey Styles contact AMA HQ have flying site problem. d like join Unified Scale Pattern Judges Association USPIA have application blanks t award dust-collecting tro phies contests now instead give AMA Building Fund plaques details contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ GEAR UP AND LOCKED rather increased slightly cover costs some expanding some new projects example increased scholarship budget $4200 $10000 next year increased Frequency Committee budget $10000 enable aggressively pursue new frequencies voted fund three man pit crew Com bat next CL World Championships gave Executive Director 2% raise match given earlier other employees wish could apply little Reaganomics operations must admit necessary creases will improve ability serve AMA membership Other things accom plished force anyone flying model airplane weighing over 20 pounds comply section 5 Safety Code straight line demarcation between people fly ing dropped 40 pound limit defer ence above voted require either AMA number name address models except flown indoors major portion meeting taken up approval new set bylaws would change few things way operate major changes would change title present Secretary/Treasurer Execu tive VP adequately describes responsibility authority take over President temporary absense President also chief financial officer Academy other really significant change term office elected members Executive Council President Executive VP District VPs will three years approximately 1/3 being elected reelected given year new Bylaws should hands Leader Members approval time read hope pass reflect tremendous amount work part Executive Council committee being presented full support Council AMA Chapter program step right direction toward improving repre sentation clubs views problems AMA has overwhelmingly accepted areas Id like see situa tion District Ill would have associations clubs chapters four quadrants Ohio three sections Pennsylvania east central west east West Virginia envision member club sending two representatives bimonth ly chapter meetings chapters sending two representatives district meeting semiannual annual basis meeting would include VP AVPs possibly Contest Board members Contest Coordinators would involve 20-30 people could reasonably discuss mutual problems solutions well ask questions have input heard AMA district officers wouldnt necessary impose absolute boundaries sections club could join asso ciation common interest club can see lot advantages program sort particularly comes coordination events other contests well done CC organization effective youth programs liasion between clubs common problems different interests obviously would aid AMA officials representing best possible way Anyone willing WORK such program should contact nearest AVP listed top column hope will coordinate efforts District Ill has second largest number clubs AMA such effort would probably effective AMA Building Fund growing too slowly saw model new Head quarters building made former AMA President Johnny Clemens Council meeting wont fire up enthu siasm nothing will recently bought Building Fund promotional items pins patches etc unused portion VP budget 81 will sending AVPs us push Building Fund manner Fund gets twice moneyfirst buy items budget second items bought YOU Support Building Fund Till next month hope Delaware Distort ol Colombia Marylaod h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaomats VleereaIden Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chempine 205 Tiptoe Rd Newport Nawn VA 23806 Howard Crinpin 611 Baechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V 8111 Helnra 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fall Church VA 22042 CtrarlenSoear 910 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 have just returned two day Coun cil meeting Washington DC Among major items voted revisions AMA Bylaws lot time effort 82 Model Aviation went revisions update correct sections needed changed due changes AMA operations Very shortly copies revised Byiaws will sent out Leader Members AMA voting Please sure Leader Members discuss revised Bylaws local club members sure vote important changes will term office AMA elected officers new Bylaws call three-year term office rather two-year term like now have feel very good idea As now 2-year term half AMA Council can replaced year makes very difficult get anything accom plished time spent training updating new Council members takes approximately year after elected Council get feel things find out what its about approve new Bylaws urge vote whether its pro con least VOTE Also Council meeting some discussion combining Special Events Department Flying Sites De partment am opposed long Flying Site Representative Geoff Styles saddled bogged down other responsibilities As know pet projects took long time get badly needed service members Geoff has other responsibilities will reduce effectiveness procuring flying sites would like hear thinking subject would also request write John Worth express desire keep Geoff Styles doing flying sites job burdened other activities such PR Special Events need support let John Worth know feel Lets keep Geoff Styles doing what does best After could mean keeping loos ing flying site THINK ABOUT IT second Trans-Am over now would just like thank out participated enjoyed talking also meeting new modelers other districts besides District IV lot opposition AMA Council having event like want continue might think about dropping line two district VP letting him know feel could make difference having Whats Happening District IV September 23rd privilege speaking Norfolk Aeromodelers Club meeting Control Line club real ly has act together have county supported flying site sure does get used picture below shows some normal weekend activities Anyone interested joining excellent Control Line club Norfolk VA area contact John Tate 10 Hanbury Avenue Portsmouth VA 23y2 Hickory RC Prop-Twisters Inc Hick ory Prop-Twisters organized 1968 chartered 1969 started flying old drag strip since have progressed very rapidly now have own flying site old private airport needed lots work raised money work through club raffles donations latest addition 25 x 90 shelter built year looks picture shelter aets Dlentv use club now has approximately 60 mem bers just goes show small club can get what wants works Southeastern Virginia RC Group hear SEVRCGs new field progressing slowly due weather problems now pace has picked up runway will completed shortly Also hear Fentress Scale Fun Fly huge success Prince Georges RC Club Thanks PGRC Newsletter Editoi Don Moody reprinting AMA Building Fund brochure newsletter AMA needs help can get raise funds new Headquarters way Don produce excellent news letter Tidewater RC Inc September 27th TRCC put air show Oceana Naval Air Station gave public idea what RC model building flying about reports very good show club now has plans start AMA show team Anyone interested contact Don Bruce TRCC District IV participation AMA Building Fund going pretty well now second place total money raised Bob Champine AVPNorfolk area isahead sales district Thanks Bob Keep up good work other AVPslets get going Thats month K Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Auoat Vicarmdta John Gorday 115 asybarry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillin McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 ouph Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorenan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32679 Hare, Sharam P0 Box 4506 Birrninaham AL 35208 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 What Joe Ruth Lee Campbell George Perryman have common Well sides living District V designers model airplanes currently being kitted Joe Ruths Prophet 2-meter high per formance sailplane available last Lee Campbell has series handlaunch gliders rubber models P-30 has previously featured column George Perryman man behind Sig Mini Maxer Im sure district has designers models now being kitted three just popped mind Can name some Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL put mall show air show So what may ask mall show resulted club getting photofeature article newspaper air show lead invitation perform before several thousand Boy Scouts discus sions about helping establish RC air craft Explorer Scout Post bad harvest little effort Southland Aero-Modelers Valdosta GA recently got full page spread Valdosta Daily Times lead sentence read follows people seen page playing toy airplanes fly ing Radio Controlled miniature aircraft Im happy reporter noticed dif ference told public public also learned lot joint effort South Dade RC Club Tropic Aeros RC Club helping produce program Channel 4s PM Magazine features sequence filmed Camera Copter flown Champion Mike Maas followed another model copter flown Jack Coan seems several RC clubs have dis covered crowd pleasing excitcment using CL planes during air shows Ron Keans Steve Gardinier Floridas Eglin Aero February 1982 83 George Perryman shown proto type Mini-Maxer smiling because just made three 90 second maxes No uian t crasn IvilKe Maas just checking out camera Camera Copter modelers recently put such show club newsletter extra interest runs fea tures club members located over seas last issue contained reports Norm Jimmy Faith now Guam Bill Garcia recently returned Turkey member Incirlik Aeromodelers thought flying site problems Illinois Indiana 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aaeoeime VicePreidasW Loren Holm643 Hill Brook Guincy IL 62301 Frank Huahos 401 S Birch Plattabura MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Ourgin KY 40310 Bill Zinnmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Another year May bring long flying seasonone allows enough take offs landings wear treads off tires Again challenge other AMA districts formulate club team RC fun fly program District VI need some challengers might national champions Tom Schuhand Standing L R Indianapolis IN West Side Team runner-up Bud Scott Steve Ragsdale Roland Rhein Tower Hobbies Bill Bixby presents championship team Tower radio Mike Tom allowed club keep radio Mike also individual champion plaques resulted $46500 AMAs Building Fund contributed RC Fun Flyers super nice club can purchase some ActionJohn Britt slips Hot-Dogger under limbo Tom Walker provides cool coaching fine gentlemen hosts Terre Haute IN RC Club Standing L R Les Cress Dr Charles Gray new Dis trict RC Contest Coordinator Larry Birchfield Mike Perkins Terry Fields Roy Gerritsen Front Row Don May James Bumpus thanks fine modelers especially Roy Gerritsen providing photos Next years Club Team Fun Fly has some changes special note anyone may enter state contests Details will available mid-March Woodland Aeromodelers will host nual auction Saturday February 13 630 pm Edgewood School Woodridge Dr Woodridge IL Executive Council meeting Novem ber 7-8 several items directly effect Onethe 40 pound limit no Safety Code will require models over 20 pounds flown per demon stration rules Twoyour name address must model Indoor exempt buddys plane hits puts hospital insurance void youre loser demand compliance Three Leader Members CDs etc will get vote extensive Bylaws change As usual good bad As now plan vote yes overall will have decide yourselves Nuff said Since SecretarylTreasurer election still out Im writing will done read can comment out being political First let wish best luck 1982 AMA officers endeavors Jim McNeill total empathy since write-in candidate followed footsteps last year Jims failure get ballot opinion result yielding political leverage After 1980 Nominating Committee meet ing Jim apologized AMA Headquarters previous reports concerning alleged mis conduct letters filescopies avail able cost Although somewhat tragic think apparent turn-around probably cost Jim lot respect faction within Executive Council Both opponents fine gentlemen wish bestwin lose now finale Jim Sears will some time year assume position AMA District VI Vice-President Jim resides Burgin KY computer analyst IBM hard worker will fine job Exact details time will announced later date Happy Landings Happy New Year Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wiscr" VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disrrcl VII Vice-Preoden P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Anidant Vice-Prealdesst Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr BrookfioldWI 53006 Amejata VicaPrmidents James Clark 4444 Woodviow Dr NE Ceder Rapids IA 52401 John B Lorbjeki5847 N 67th St MilwaukeeWI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4920 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr, St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmora 5013 uorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Seare 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 have several very nice invitations join club meetings banquets its always 84 Model Aviation hese modelers theIr HOt-LO~B5 made McDonnell Douglas RC Club Dis trict VIS championship club Standing L R Gene Jones Paul Geders Thad Pawlikow ski Kneeling L R John Gerhardt Jr Team Manager John Britt Tom Walker nese two teams Kneeling L R team champions Palos IL RCs Mike Fuller hard decide say NO have received October As Im reading along see Bay Area PC Club am thinking Bay area Saginaw Bay MI lower peninsula Thumb Hey can make read its Escanaba Escanaba 100 miles north Green Bay Wisconsin winter setting So talked over Tony Italiano Neither nor can make trip am getting message As well telephone conversation Bob Whitman tells people everywhere some direct contact must achieved make AMA something just source insurance Id like time trip upper regions coin cide spring thaw better first blush summer Howd like make trip Scarborough Whats AMA got offer besides insur ance became theme recent visit Radio Control Club Detroit now see need continually reiter ate AMAs value purpose new AMA member Its tough achieve focus new member ones own identifi cation AMA goes back mid-i 930s see subject constant need reiteration same breath some fellow members take another attitude having given AMA task now com menting slow response Which now about reduced membership rates disability limited income brought forward added agenda item last Council meeting discussion con clusive too encouraging incidental ly President John Grigg appointed Cain Mathews committee report question now have reduced rate Senior Citizens friends am required recite whole menu rates memory have interest other special rates whatever proper reason please prepare discussion send will forward right committee consideration action About VP paying visit far reaches district am discouraged report request funding two trips fall/winter two trips spring required budget $2500 calendar year got shot down Ex ecutive Council basic VP budget $1200 per year intended cover out-ofpocket costs conduct districts business including four annual trips Council meetings other special assignments proposed District VII meeting trips involved air fares other travel expense Cash money Well interesting discussion about VP expenses two other VPs also budget requests exceeding $1 200 annual allowance cover activity planned year addition exceeded allowance current year requests reimbursement deferred John Grigg pending Council action statement came little man across table Dont take job cant afford expense attitude minute take granted am going dip own funds conduct AMA business lose am guilty taking something granted some colleagues Council particularly example Tony Italiano Greg Seydel trips last year So things will tighten up little Hey dont get mad Heres someone real problem portions letter Carl Maroney District VII club Members club have obtained evi dence demonstrates intentional jamming RC frequencies intent destroy RC model aircraft flight Two receivers equipped loop anten nas directional reception employed test accuracy approach tested prior use modifica tions equipment directed first class amateur radio operators devices strategically located respect flying field neighbors identify source ambiguity World Engines Scanner loop antenna located home attended officer County Sheriffs Department past presi dent club TV band radio equipped loop antenna located another home directional receiver monitored clubs flying site committee chairman addition directional receivers model airplane receivers flying site detection signals 7208 mc 7224 mc test began noon models being flown 53 mc 7232 Flying continued until about 100 105 pm Mrs X returned home 110 pm signal received X home indicated two directional receivers 7208 mc signal continued about three minutes until stopped new signal detected coming X home 7224 mc about 120 pm signal detected coming X home 7232 mc caused model crash Mr X ran out house met crash site Mrs Y neighbor relative X Mrs Y owner property crash occurred seized model charged modeler tres passing model later returned Sheriffs Department obvious FCC vio lation Mr X using aircraft-only RC frequencies aircraft may also licensed would like confirmed Other FCC laws may have violated proceeding plan get X admit jamming frequencies have told know activities reason contact Mr X until have tried prove intent destroy property During summer 1981 complaint registered Town X Y re garding alleged safety noise nuisance destruction crops club has field seven years until year have enjoyed good relations neigh bors Mr X built home what once landlords property About time complaint RC model planes crashing greatly increased rate due radio inter ference Because suspected interference X and/or Y began plan test will await response will inform progress toward prosecut ing X have removed references names parties involved modelers obvious reasons checking Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters find similar interference episode Connecticut after meeting Washing ton DC Deputy Chief Commissioner decided refer matter appropriate FCC Field Office proper documentation prove offense Severe fines possible imprisionment possible Connecticut event dissipated cause flawed case apparently seems its way better results will keep eye very interesting extreme example trying keep peace flying site neighbor Arkansas siana M,ico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresidenl 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Amclate vlce-Prmidues Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75060 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesyille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Well thrill lifetime last week got ride P-Si Mustang good friend also very good modeler Gerald Martin Hereferd TX pilot belongs Confederate Air Force checked out airplanes name fewthe Mark 9 Spitfire Wildcat Thunderbolt Corsair ME-i 09 ME-i 08 P-38 P-40 Hellcat Bearcat King Cobra etc flew ME-i 09 Spitfire movie Battle Britain ME-i 09 I-lindenburg series Baa Baa Black Sheep flew Corsair big white arrow wing has also flown Mus tang several years Reno Air Races trip Hereford Old Rebel Field Mercedes TX original home CAF about 700 miles reason trip take Mustang down engine change Mustang belongs CAF Colonel Bill Hubbs Pecos TX made refueling stop St Angelo TX ground speed well over 300 mph P-Si Mus tang does very good aerobatics unbe lieveably loud wear headset survival surprised see Gerald up front reading Old Timer section Model Builder mag doing slow rolls same time passed note up front asking him warn going play could fire up video camera answered H - Im trying fly straight did some great aerobatics Mustangloops Cuban eights rolls four point rolls eight point rolls did low pass over runway Rebel Field about 10 altitude pulled up eight point roll ending about 200 altitude After landed Lefty Gardener premier pilot found ers CAF took lady England up Mustang proceeded beat up field low passes prop clearance about five feet loops rolls etcall very low altitude guess what never throttled back once During flight loops Cuban eights etc Gerald never throt tled back either Later asked both Gerald Lefty Both answered would want thing like went say Speed safe Slow suicide Later watching tapes i981 Scale Masters Lefty commented flying said never comes February 1982 85 back power backside loop diving maneuver asked told never slow down fighter except land got good video tapes both flight Gerald Lefty case body doubts what say Im getting tired people few no qualifications telling us fly fighter Lefty actually laughed out loud models flying like real airplanes going have get act together couple things should know came out Council meeting Washington know 40 pounds limit AMA insurance coverage Well now no limit weight horsepower long flown per safety rules Also must have AMA number address model covered wasnt either changes passed anyway Thats now See yall Colorado C Kansas aska S Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Olsirict IX Vice-Presidenl 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vlc-Pvinldenta Charles Bronco, 2220 Meriposa Bled. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowisy 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80815 Glen Las 3701 S 44th St Lincoln NE 68806 Tim Matiem 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 68237 Jim Alcketta 516S Cloudas Soux Folio SD 67103 some highlights AMA Executive Council meeting held November 7th 8th 82 Nats will Lincoln NE RC Frequency Committee has en gineered breakthrough FCC should get new frequen cies earlier expected Bylaws Com mittee has come up some well thought out changes make AMA life little easier live Scholarship committee has upgraded scholarship available ex ploring some other alternatives like student loans AMA Building Fund moving along pretty well still has great need An archi tectural model presented gave new perspective drawings added boost Executive Council drive District IX way needs come up lot donations carry share action existed awareness mem berships desire continue compre hensive Nats concept rotating around country like 82Lincoln 83 east coast 84Reno NV Los Angeles area 85Texas etc productive meeting coverage lot items Look de tails above highlights elsewhere upcoming issues Model Aviation As second week November AMA membership renewal reached 22628 Thats exciting compared 4972 same time 1981 7940 1980 1982 should some good year As 1981 draws close being written mid-November Id like thank District IX newsletter editors have sent along great efforts life line clubs Clubs fortunate enough have dedication newsletter editors should heap praise ton add dimension organiza tion cant duplicated other way assured sent gets read often re-read Occasionally get request assistance get newslet ter started Ill bundle up some ward person just taking task first time often get recycled Long live newsletter editors club has newsletter sent way please include mailing list Also year end thanks list Id like include District IX Associate VPs Contest Coordinators Contest Board members countless hours effort volunteer assistance other modelers nothing short heroic other Dis trict IX members feel same way take few minutes drop line Addresses MA issue everyone works better warm fuzzy coming way occasion course experience problem concern drop line also try assist constructive ideas can occasion Ill have someone another six state district ask about little reporting VP column coverage wish specific area Let say Id really welcome kind formation would area Associate Vice-President VP column will attempt share much information about what going possible something special Arizsna talitornia Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Longlois Rnchn Pa905 Vedes CA 90274 Aesoesate VloePreaidasnu 3lenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Crack CA 94598 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 96136 Bob Reynoldo Nt S Bore SI Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdee Ave. Lonq Beach CA 90808 Just few days ago returned two day Council meeting Washington spent several hours going over Bylaws Bylaws Committee have completely re vised Bylaws first paragraph last changes will put vote Leader Members shortly after first year suggestion approve changes Committee put lot study also utilized input membership revised 40 pound limit model aircraft first step making AMA insurance available Giant class models Ill fill develops nominated Dave Peltz Superior Service Award granted based computers programs Dave furnished Team Selection Finals Dave brought equipment Sacramento scored FAI World Soaring Championships flawlessly also gave Bylaws Commit tee some valuable input needed changes felt qualified superior service rest Council agreed happening get some black white color prints often work glossy prints made up describe whats happening names good too get off AVPs Through out coming months Im going ask share have past column composition since few us professional writers its going come real handy have input Basically its keep cards letters pictures comm folks Boost AMA Building Fund send donation tax deductible contact Associate Vice-President myself Weve got decals pins patches information award plaques avail able contests other awards Encourage club support special awards contests year unique attractive very importantly show membership care about rising cost AMA Headquarters rent Lets get office museum visitor center built show pride involvement great hobby sport Im hearing few reports charter clubs making donations large small some clubs planning set aside percentage money making auctions etc projects Building Fund hear other unique ways support send along well credit club column share creativity others May 1982 best modeling year ever following report cross country flight members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club sent clubs President Calvin Orr Before turning typewriter over Calvin want show team plane Below next wing L R Ron Meyer Harry Dick inson Calvin Orr back row L R Bill Comstock Ralph Perkins Jeff Dickinson Look size strap-on gas tank dream come true least partial dream come true non stop flight Cucamonga CA Las Vegas NV flight accomplished October 7 1981 distance 228 miles 45 hours elapsed time Thursday October 8 pilots crew rousted out nice warm beds before dawn practice flight 251 miles 55 hours over QSAA marathon flight course scale model Northrup Gamma originally planned used flights time ran out before ship could properly prepared Therefore non scale air86 Model Aviation craft Nosen Big Stik substituted stik used extensively flying test bed cross country pilot training flights determined interest safety three vehicles consist ing lead vehicle driver observer frequency scanner pilot vehicle pick-up truck driver observer least two pilots trail vehicle driver ob server Communication between vehicles via CB radio point departure point approximately three miles south Po mona Valley Model Airplane Club field adjacent Interstate 15 aircraft airborne 907 am up through Cajon Pass elevation 4120 MSL 940 am continuing up Interstate 15 Now way Ill give additional information aircraft standard Bud Nosen Big Stik kit particular flight minor modifications made additional gussets epoxied wing mounting bolt points both wing fuselage accommodate additional 20 lbs fuel larger gas tank time construction decided install land ing gear tail dragger configuration split elevator system used engine B 1980 model Quadra swinging 18-10 Zinger propeller fuel oil mix 401 using Bel Ray GK-1 high rpm oil obtained local motorcycle shop radio used Hobby Shack Aero Sport 6 heavy duty servos utilizing four basic functions airborne power supply consisted two 1800 MAH battery packs connected parallel fuel tank originally use scale aircraft aluminum construction baffled 38 gallon capacity fastened belly stik gross takeoff weight Pregnant Stik three gal lons fuel aboard 46 pounds Practice flights to/from beyond Cajon Pass conducted con cerned about engine performance altitude changes As found out once engine needle valves set no further adjustments necessary Performance never seemed falter up nearly 5000 feet As continued up Interstate 15 constant communication driver pilot vehicle such com mands speed up slow down accommodate effects winds aircraft Also advised obstruc tions such bridges powerlines hills trip continued problems made brief stop rest area just fore Mountain Pass comfort crew aircraft circled overhead continued through Mountain Pass eleva tion 4730 MSL experienced much wind turbulance able keep things under control proceeded through back roads Silver Bowl Stadium landed 137 pm four half hours departure time distance 228 miles approximately gallon fuel remaining following day up early fly against team San Diego QSAAs Marathon Flight Approximately 46 miles 204 mile course caught up other team find lost engine power continued through entire course repeated portion course beat old 206 mile run Spirit St Louis year before landed back dry lake bed five half hours after takeoff total 251 miles also found almost gallon gas left tank planning return 1982 QSAA meet scale model official run turned out total 10 hours flying time 479 miles approxi mately four fourth gallons gas would like point out would possible teamwork support Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club AMA sanctioned trip Las Vegas would like have special thanks team Calvin Orr Ron Meyerpilots Ralph Perkins Harry Dickinson Herb Kile drivers Jeff Dickinson Bill Comstock Lyle Hillobservers Harry Dickinsonowner builder aircraft recently sent copy Marve lous Miniatures Jed Kusick well-known Control Line flier Jed showed film around 400 Boy Scouts Larry Jolly helicopter flier note entertained some far out competition helicopter flights received names people clubs have donating Building Fund Betty StreamDistrict X has con tributed far BIRD Club leads list donors fat $670 Next Scale Squadron $500 three clubs came $100 Orange Coast RC Chula Vista RC Talispinners As individual donations Wayne Owens Walt Heinbuch have given $100 follow ing have donated $50 Larry Jenno Ed Paige Roger Clarkson Dale Singleton Joe Betty Stream Remember support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible still have AMA booth available mall show Drop line want want attend show club meeting Thermals Alaska na on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tistrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Aoejt VicePrewdenu Don Connell 22925 21st Ave. S. Des MWnes WA 98188 Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Eroadnem MT 59015 Ed McColtough 53 SE El orrtand OR 97215 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Viclvsburg St. Spokane I/VA 99208 Do, Zippy 21418 NE Main Sr Redmond I/VA 98052 Another winter season Pylon racing will undertaken Boeing Hawks First race held September 6 1981 information contact Don Rice Boeing Hawks racing coordinator 12055 206th P1 SE lssaquah WA 98027 Speaking racing seasons Pacific Northwest Sport Race Drizzle Circuit began December 13th Portland Rich Schaper host format will exactly same last season information can obtained Hying Lines editor John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Rain Bird Flyers announce Ketchikan Alaska club planning second mall show July 4th air show flying demoat Ketchikan full-size air show coming year way November/De cember issue newsletter contains excellent advice winter flying use FIMO molding material can handle impossible shapes Write Richard Robb 534 Hill Rd Ketchikan AK 99901 Guy Russo Coeur DAlene ID won Northwest Soaring Societys 1981 season championships According Societys newsletter editor Roy Anderson Walla Walla WA information pictures will next months column lot Helena Flying Tiger members participated air show Helena Airport October 17 Newsletter editor John Van Hassel says day complete success despite nasty looking weather large display set up hangars drew favorable comments large crowd Flying non-stop during alloted time slot between acts rest day Congratulations participated T-Bird Screech editor Big Sky Thunderbirds Wayne Van Meter reports another modeling club works Missoula area club will likely include Control Line Free Flight boats RC cars T-Birds welcome stimulus friendly competition second club Missoula Good luck December 5th may live infamy because date Third Annual Biplane Fun Fly event held Eagle River AK According Gary Fuller editor Gas Fumes newsletter Gastineau Aero modelers Society Juneau biplanes easy acquire Last year Heath Parasol biplane entered Ken Montoure may still have six inch cardboard bottom wing around Question did enter 1981 Saturday September 12th select group fliers representing Marymoor Club Boeing Hawks Seattle put RC model demonstration dedication new city park South Genesee Street Seattle following ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Charles Royer fearless fliers amazed assembly daring display aerial antics fliers led ace Al Wat son Steve Blackwell Joe Harris Kevin Kraft Tom McCuen Gene Weaver Randy Weaver good time according Herb Bone MARCs editor Bruce Carson editor Monocle newsletter Barons Model Club Spo kane reminds us last few pages Rule Book immense interest Included facts about AMA surance accident form emergency tele phone numbers AMA HQ needed Also included procedure follow reporting accident reimbursed recent issue Bat Sheet carried extensive article 1981 Western FAI Challenge Among things note article picture Dale Segle receiving MARCs Nagasawa Memorial Trophy Bruce Kimbel MARCs close friend Bat Sheet edited Don Zipoy District Xl AVP Kevin Collins Tom Hutchinson reports medical treatment has cleared up cancerous con dition good news us Albany Oregon kit manufacturer maga zine columnist reported information way- WNC Patter Bob Stalick editor February 1982 87 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NeW York NY 10005 Three Quick Steps Rulesmaking Automatically Make An Event Popular Absolutely Everyone have just seen dear old Indoor Easy B event ostensibly event begin ners go through wringer After trau matic siege transformation disfiguration eventual reincarnation will emerge January first pretty much beginning blaming picking anyone ts just way rules Anyway New Year Easy B model rejuvenated Indoor flying goes back livable form Let new records pile up like mad cially build ings poor Category Ill sites will first January become Category II poor II will Now Easy B has finally reached safety zone although naturally still does satisfy everyone another event enjoying growing popularity has taken its place rules-change arena BOSTONIAN maelstrom swirls mostly around question much model should weigh As first formally introduced Junior Flight minimum required weight proposed INDOOR model 10 grams quite heavy basically endurance Indoor model especially compared Indoor flying scale models somehow have NO minimum weight requirements often go down mere four grams sans rubber very respected scale sport modeler Paul Macllrath pointed out 10 grams required rather high flight speed would cause damage model crashing walls would difficult beginners adjust since model would move too fast properly observe what happening recommended seven grams adopted lower weight has proven popular IN DOOR fliers California West Coast Bostonian has become especially popular 14 grams Much praise has heaped Bostonians have made super long flights against rafters up out sight booming thermals other words California Bostoni ans OUTDOOR models some times flown indoors power certainly no harm taking Indoor event converting Outdoor event get lot fun participation event go Have seen simply super de signs articles magazines have run Bostonians especially Model Builder Walt Mooneys Boston Found Bill Hannan s Knight Boston Wrisleys Great Expectations Dick Baxters Park Streets Over Under just know theyre having great time Bob Clemens builder flier exqui site scale models feels caught middle believes rules should uniform across country sides west coasters goes other way too door models sometimes come indoors Outdoor Embryo event boosted amazing Fly ing Aces oddly has no minimum weight requirement brought indoors comes out wind rain form models weighing seven grams less Now get confused Outdoor models dont have weigh anything door models have weigh Out door models Arent getting mixed up bit Maybe would feel better Indoor Outdoor Scale models Outdoor mod els minimum weight rule Now have read through three quick easy rules solve everything am sure will exactly what necessary set up rules locality satisfy local flying Thats what sport flying about What has tb Juniors beginners Only enjoyment flying whatever rules Just best can keep improving models flight times moment dont worry about winning contests Dont crybaby expect rules designed beginners win Nominally beginner expected win flying against beginners Rather mix better mod elers learn Most experts like help Weve mixed Bostonians Embryos story have similarities Both EVE I-zzJ 1 fairly small cabin models require mini mum theoretical box fuselage crosssection volume French have come up sister Indoor event SAINT Seems like whole world just yearning cant see outstretched hands events designs both Indoor Outdoor simple fuselage models speaking designs brings us young entrepreneur DAVID ARONSTEIN marketing plans some very success ful models own design David 15 high placing Bostonians have ballasted bring up seven gram minimum Columbia University con tests Shown three-view BLUEBOY II winning seven gram Embryo has lot other interesting plans too Drop David line 50 Pasture Lane Pough keepsie NY 12603 price list send stamped return envelope Incidentally box-in-the-fuselage idea both Embryo Bostonian came older Manhattan Formula event dont confuse Manhattan pure endurance event duration seekers Both Bostonians Embryos akin Flying Scale especially Bostonian look ing scale proportions detail well good flights event has its own charm New York fliers will continue ex periment rules February 7 1982 Columbia Bob Langelius will sponsor heavy Three-Penny Bostonian event along P-Nut Speed contest parts Ed Whitten will sponsor also Columbia Manhattan PennyPlane theyre compatible contests January 24th Later spring will Third Annual Seven Gram Bostonian Championship time Charisma Factor upped 30 percent Lets see whether good scale proportions detail possible sacrifice little weight will beat out stark seven-gram mers FORWARD fray longer live like Alices Wonderland thing becomes Look Its White Rabbit stopwatch Hey timer ***** Lets rest bit See next month DAVID ARONSTEINS BLUEBOY U INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE WINGSPAN 18 WEIGHT 7 GR AREA 50 SQ 1 FI WINNER 1981 INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE CONTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WITH FLIGHT OF 2L17 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
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AMA RC Frequency Committee Status ReportNovember 1981 As result certain actions took place during week November 2 1981 have given reason believe FCC will release its long-awaited Notice Proposed Rulemaking NPRM Febru cry 1982 seems likely new 50 aircraft 23 non-aircraft channels will go effect end summer 1982 Most RC modelers well aware fact under present FCC rules must share frequencies industrial commercial radio stations Unfortu nately sharing has unbalanced nature RC modelers operate hand-held trans mitters maximum power output 3/4 watt commercial stations permitted use much higher power levels along antennas substantial height unbalanced sharing has become critical because marked increase number newly licensed industrial commercial radio stations Because growing problems RC modeler urgehtly needs new frequencies Progress towards obtaining new frequencies has painfully slow Recent major budget cuts will cause some severe staff reductions FCC expected reductions would make progress towards new frequencies difficult fore committee decided recently initiate FCC/RC Awareness Program program consist three phases Phase letter already delivered FCC Chairman Commissioners re questing personal meeting could explore possibilities obtaining tempo rary use some new channels rule waiver basis Phase Two involves presentation Commissioners Phase Three full blown letter-writing campaign part membership FCC interested members Con gress Senate support position plan attack until Novem ber 6 1981 day Dr Walter Good AMAs Attorney Jack R Smith met Dr Stephen J Lukasik FCCs Chief Scientist Mr Donald D Campbell FCCs Office Science Technology somewhat surprise disclosure learned FCC proceeding final draft NPRM according Dr Lukasik reason believe would released some time February 1982 informed planned FCC/ RC Awareness Program Dr Lukasik sug gested 1 hold up request interim RC channels because would delay issuance NPRM covering new 50 plus 23 channels 2 continue plans make formal presentation FCC Commissioners will explain urgent need new channels will benefit us proposal comes up before final vote 3 hold off proposed letter-writing campaign large flow letters present time would greatly slow down rulemaking pro cess Dr Lukasik candid enough indi cate NPRM released planned February 1982 have right send letters presumably complaint important aspects procedure leading rule adoption will nature response NPRM AMA expects respond professional ly prepared statement supporting pro posal public also free respond FCC concerning NPRM Should consid erable number controversial responses received FCC would likely fur ther delay efforts towards obtaining new frequencies have trouble understand ing NPRM AMA proposal please give us Frequency Committee chance answer questions before attempt write FCC have worked very hard moment lets foul up now Additional Items Information 1 actual FCC presentation series presentations will made commit tee member Mr Fred Marks AMAs Attorney Jack Smith during period November 30 December 11 1981 Copies formal presentation will distributed via charter club mailing list infor mation membership 2 general Frequency Committee meet ing will held Washington week after release NPRM February 1982 will Friday/Saturday two-day session first day meeting will open public Industry representatives model press special interest groups RC cars boats will invited attend pur pose commenting NPRM second day meeting committee will draft official AMA response NPRM 3 ensuing period committee will doing lot homework long awaited Frequency Flag Control System will finalized will cover existing new RC channels Committee Member Jack Albrecht has charged re sponsibility providing detailed Phase-In Plan plan will explain start using new channels old seven channels will phased out also obtaining trial run computer printouts licensed industrial commercial radio stations operating 72-73 MHz 75 MHz bands reports will eventually form basis personal selection RC channels throughout country 4 RC manufacturers encouraged begin development work narrow-band RC receivers Such receivers will greatly enhance use new 50 plus 23 channels Manufac turers should also consider need re ceiver design would utilize odd lF frequency such 16 MHz have dual conversion must consider options design work since image intermodulation lM problems will arise attempting use full 10 MHz band 720 730 MHz aircraft use existing 455 kHz IF receivers RC industry should also prepare make necessary frequency changes get modelers new channels using existing equipment soon possible after FCC Report Order takes effect Future Plans Dr Walter Good reports AMAs 900 MHz experimental RC equipment ordered REFTEC Company Mildenhall England nearing completion transmitters already working provid ing 250 milliwatts RF power output re ceivers complete except special crystals As soon crystals received equipment will shipped AMA Committee members Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson will proceed flight test program hoped some initial test data will available first quarter 1982 Should 900 MHz prove feasible RC purposes will open some new doors future exclusive channels FCC encour aged efforts area Conclusions can look back 1981 year notable progress FCC/RC area Hope fully 1982 will contain finest moment Speaking whole AMA thank Fre quency Committee members patient dedication task times seemed almost hopeless still have reason believe will achieve goals new fre quencies 1982 Bob Aberle Chairman AMA RC Frequency Committee February 1982 75 AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington D Good News Synopsis- November 7-8 1981 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions November 7-8 1981 AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA near Washington DC copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Head quarters available approximately February 15 minutes will become official after Coun cil review next Council meeting January 29 should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Cliff Piper District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Horrace Cain VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Homer Smith VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Charlie Spear Howard Crispin District 4 Jim Sears District 6 Ron McNally Control Line Con test Board chairman also present along several other guests representatives AMA HQ Reports heard following committees Building Fund RC Frequency Film Projects Bylaws Scholarship Nats Executive Corn mittee CD Qualifications Nats Procedures Nominations Procedures Contest Coordinator Guidelines 1 1982 Nats After noting Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ would available next summer approved change Nats site Lincoln NE Nats Executive Committee decide dates location Free Flight events Districts 2 4 7 9 11 Executive Director Against 3 Abstained 1 6 ecre jary/Treasurer Also Nats budget amount $20000 unanimously ap proved cover necessary excess costs operation Nats Abstained 8 10 Secretary/Treasurer After failure motion provide RC Soaring event trophies same basis Pattern Pylon approved have same trophy policy Nats events 2 4 11 S/T ED Presi dent Against 1 356 7 AbstainedS 9 2 Scholarships An expanded program up $10000 available AMA grants approved ~gpt District 8 An amendment also accept outside dona tions scholarship fund approved unanimously 1981 total $4250 approved unanimously awarded six candidates among total 15 applied 3 FAI Expenses approved unani mously certain Headquarters costs connection US hosting World Cham pionships such travel lodging HQ personnel trophies flags national thems would charged general AMA FAI budget rather operating budget World Championships also approved 1982 Control Line World Championships AMA would fund assistant team manager three Combat pit men same extent team team manager 2 3 479 10 11 S/T ED Against 1 5j Abstained 6 4 Investment Policy As supplement basic current policy investing long term six months surplus funds high terest government insured Certificates Deposit approved invest short term surplus funds money market accounts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 Abstained 1 also approved unanimously Secretary/Treasurer report regularly Council concerning AMAs investment accounts 5 Frequency Committee Following re port committee chairman announced FCC promised ac tion February 82 AMAs petition RC frequencies Council unanimous ly approved $10000 budget committee operations next year 6 Executive Director Salary ap proved increase Executive Directors salary 2% retroactive January 1 1981 order provide him same cost living compensation previously approved other HQ employees 24 7 9 11 S/T Against 1 3 5 6 Abstained 10 ED 7 Secretary/Treasurer Budget ap proved reimburse Secretary/Treasurer $21344 expenses above 1981 budget 2 5 7 911 S/Ti Against 3 4 6fJ 10 Abstained ED B Vice-President Budgets approved reimburse following amounts VP expenses excess 1981 budget Dis trict 7$1 District 8$62317 District 9 $334 District 1 1$452 2 5 6 7 8 11 SIT ED Against 3 10 Abstained 4 9 9 Club Patches approved pro vide chartered club five patches club officers President Vice-President Secre tary Treasurer Field Marshal 1 234 579 11 S/T ED Against 6j 10 10 PR Proposal Following discussion goals priorities AMA PR approved have Executive Director pro vide next Council meeting proposal budget recommendations re structured PR department HQ including special event activities 1 2 457 89 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 6 11 1982 Budget After extensive ques tioning discussion concerning updated budget 1982 developed HQ budget approved modified Council 3 4 6 7 9 11 S/T ED Against 1 2 58 Abstained 10 12 Bylaws Amendments After extensive discussion pointby-point review laws Committee recommendations complete package approved unanimously also approved dissenting vote 3 send changes single document Leader Members vote after first year sooner possible 13 Safety Code Changes approved delete 40-pound model weight limit favor requirement models over 20 pounds flown same manner air show team flight demonstrations described paragraph 5 General Sec tion Safety Code 1 2346 7 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 5I also approved add General Section Safety Code following specific wording comply previous Council-ap proved requirement will fly model unless identified name ad dress AMA number model Note does apply models flown indoors 1 2 3 4 6 710 1 1S/T ED Against 5 8 Abstained 7 14 PAl Indoor Committee proposal Jim Richmond change makeup Indoor Team Selection Committee approved 6 10 S/T Against 234 5 7 9 11 ED Abstained 1 15 Special Interest Groups Noting prob lems trying define standard criteria such groups approved unanimously form committee recommend details different concept based individual presentations groups Dave Brown named chairman work Homer Smith Travis McGinnis 16 Run-off Election necessary con clude current election approved use same procedures last year 17 VP 6 Replacement necessary due District 6 election higher office res ignation approved Jim Seats current AVP replace Cain 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 Against 5 7 Abstained 4 S/T ED 18 Awards new Presidents Legion Honor award approved presentation once per year upon concurrence President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Foi- 3 5 6 8 10 S/T ED Against 24 7 11 Abstained 19 Also approved unanimously three Awards Excellence chartered clubs two District 9 District 7 two Superior Service Awards Districts 6 10 two AMA Fellowships Districts 4 10 Dis tinguished Service District 2 Recipients will named time presentation continued page 81 76 Model Aviation Shown 74th General Conterence ot PAl Japan last October John Worth R AMA Executive Director Secretary FAIs aeromodeling committee receiv ing Paul Tissandier diplome certificate PAl President Prince de Ligne Belgium Previous US aeromodelers recog nized award Frank Zaic 19551 Al Lewis 19571 Walt Good 19591 Maynard Hill 1965 John Clemens 1974 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 month going discuss three subjects will have great impact AMA two will affect us future years 1982 NATS Most sadly must report Lakehurst NJ will site 1982 problem within control AMA rather due requirements test pro grams Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fact prepared put final blessing site November Executive Council meeting What happened aware test program might underway mid-summer NAEC personnel indicated program completed Nats time would far enough along allow interruption us necessary Unfortunately test program has rescheduled now will impossible use main test runway need mandatory holding Nats Lakehurst Yet future brighter discussions Captain Kraft commanding officer Lakehurst assured DO want us wants work us toward suitable date 1983 feels possible much advance planning give us resaonable assurance site availability No guarantees sincere wants us NEW RC FREQUENCIES best news year RC fliers comes Bob Aberle Chairman Fre quency Committee Dr Walter Good Frequency Committee member have assured Chief Scientist FCC notice proposed rule making NPRM concerning new frequencies will issued February authorization may issued early August 1982 probabilities well ad vised NOT start letter writing campaign PLEASE until read something pages receive official communication AMA Headquarters contrary re frain writing FCC Senator Congressman other official office Such move can seriously jeopardize dates set us back months years SOON manufacturers radio systems will designing new receivers assure narrow-band reception may well re quired safe operation some new frequencies Im certain being electronic engineer either way RC segment hobby will no longer plagued continuing minimization frequencies fly positive step long last BYLAWS AMENDMENTS historic accomplishment 1981 Executive Council just has revamp Bylaws unanimous vote changes accepted now go vote Leader Members AMA heartily endorse amendments Lets discuss some significant changes ARTICLE VIII new section 2 will add ed present sections 2 3 renum bered accordingly new section provides calling Executive Council meetings President five Executive Council members 5% voting members Academy principle impact now membership has means forcing Council meet deliberation specific itemized issues has result putting some power back hands membership new section 4 will add ed replacing old section 3 clarifies motions resulting annual member ship meeting requires Executive Council deliberation motion next Coun cil meeting after annual membership meeting ARTICLE IX Sections 1 3 extensive ly revised section 11 added Section 1 changes clarify may proxy VP nomination meeting new section 11 provides no incumbent officer de sires run reelection can removed ballot unless three-fourths majority Nominating Committee present voting shall withhold name ballot revisions section 3 will have outstanding effect future elections changes remove majority require ment election replacing plurality requirement means whoever re ceives highest vote count election will declared winner No costly run-off elections revision can also mean Nominating Committee efforts might reduced merely verifying nomi nees qualifications particular office ARTICLE X Section 1 changes provide three-year term elected officers instead present two-year term several reasons feel excellent move Presently possible half Execu tive Council replaced year causing gross discontinuity information flow plan one-third approximately Council subject replacement year Costs elections will somewhat less since year out three will no national officer elected ballots will mailed districts electing vicepresidents Section 2 being revamped provide election district new VP event vice-president should no longer able serve capacity reason present system provides done Executive Council Under revised Bylaws Council will still replace VP event vacancy occurs during last three months term must make appointment among AVPs district Section 3 re-written better define duties President names him Chief Executive Officer Section 4 redefines duties Secretary/Treasur er changes title line duties Executive VP still monitors financial affairs AMA Also Executive VP assumes duties President event President should leave office during term Section 5 changed clarify Executive Directors duties Section 6 deleted being obsolete ARTICLE XI new section 6 being added provide method member can submit request Executive Council action item item may seem insig nificant until now has no formal procedure available member assure maximum opportunity idea reach point discussion Executive Council Please note does guarantee acceptance item Council least now chance several other minor changes improve wording clarify intent laws Committee chaired Bifl Mathews has done outstanding job has personal thanks efforts heartily recommend adoption amendments Leader Member vote Ballots purpose should mail time read OTHER COUNCIL ACTION new award has instituted honor specific people groups organizations have contributed greatly AMA both physical support financial award known PRESIDENTS LEGION OF HONOR may well become prestigious award AMA can bestow short Hall Fame must presented once calendar year majority three voting awardthe President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director award wont find mantlepiece can rest assured recipient will strongest supporters AMA can possibly have Special interest groups will like idea have changed requirements recognition Basically recognition will easier still simple will necessary write report stating group feels proper group represent interest report has presented Execu tive Council either person through VP followed Council vote accept reject RUN-OFF being able find crystal ball hampers ability make predictions however signs point probability run-off election Secretary/Treasurer possibly VP District Xl cant guess will run-off ballot can strongly recommend vote return ballot just quickly can Its important Once again PLEASE NOT write FCC Congressman Senator other official about frequency pro posal can HURT February 198277 Secretary-Trsasurers Report Jim MoNeill AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Richard Weaver Pensacola writes Ive AMA member 3 years AMA Rule Book sending now Richard trusty right hand up AMA Headquarters Mr Mike Woodfolk case Ernie Wrisley Santee CA became CD wanted special AMA number few three digit ones left CDs request mas Hucks Marietta GA writes paid dues June 22 mags takes certain lag time get going Thomas now should have received schedule dont get back us ruce Heald Rancho Cordova CA writes paid extra mags come envelopes dont always come way workimg problem Bruce Everybody AMA wants member receive everything properly AMA Head quarters does pretty good considering have 82000 members thing might speed solutionswrite Michael Woodfolk directly AMA Washington very quick help Gary Fuller Editor Gas Fumes news letter Juneau Alaska RC Club sent picture shown below Pictured above group important fliers posing after FF meet held Sep tember Terre Haute IN LR standing Carl Bopp Kevin Harris Jim Harris Bob Godfrey Roger Fish (LR kneeling Steve Ragsdale Al Meyers Ron Pound Ron club President Mr Donald May sent picture information Dopesheet Editor club hosts District VI Fun Fly Championships annually want everybody come send invi tation Ill sure come Terry Rimert Mr Free Flight Jack sonville FL area sent snap Jenifer Lord Miss District V 1981 holding Jim Walstons Gas FF Terry promotes King Orange annually Florida Shown Mrs Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Joyce listed AMA Execu tive Secretary responsibilities little bit everything Washington office anything official greeter welcomer visitors strangers come see joint Hun dreds have met Joyce over years various Nats around country can agree pleasant relaxed understanding persons ever put earth Joyce happily mar ried Harry Hager have two brats own growing up invite go AMA home office Wash ington see yourself asked Joyce day sweet everybody confided grew up four older brothers single day used beat up learned very pleasant See next month 78 Model Aviation ladies making model airplanes competing contests Mrs Ann Betz New Orleans Ann has built several Peanut Scale models Peck Polymer flies better last Husband Bobby built SE 5 shown So enthralled Bobby FF models comes straight home spends time building little airplanes Ann couldnt keep Bobby out workshop began building herself Thats nice looking model picture ILRI Jerry Cox Bob Beanhardt wood clustered around big scale Piper Cub airplane has camera can get started Jerry going take some pictures melting glacier water standing part Mendenhall Glacier going have hurry because melting FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident DEDICATED IN CASPER City Casper Wyoming population 65000 approximately sits North Platte River Valley foot Casper Mountain Some years ago forward-look ing administration Casper instituted voluntary 1% retail sales tax proceeds penny tax would used finance capital improvements would benefit residents make life enjoyable city revenue provided fund 1100 acres land purchased 1975 form basis recreation area east side town Local model aviation en thusiasts recognized opportunity acquire place fly formed Casper Airmodelers Association Asso ciation immediately asked require ments considered backed up presentation well-documented proposal covered model aviation its aspects Association followed up Model Airport Master Plan detailed runways parking areas taxiways pit areas pavillion other items desirable completed facility Gary Clapp donated professional services Gary civil engineer largely responsible liaison City staff acceptance pro posal Bearing mind modelers Geoff Styles competing other demands city fund ed recreation areas determined helpful possible providing labor necessary making strong effort solicit support local businesses Model Airport Master Plan ac cepted City Casper incorporated overall plan new North Platte Park Step accomplished now Association set themselves goal acquaint local officials model aviation same time build up public image organization sport came time spend city funds could confident project would still go ahead Through individual con tacts public displays such big Mall Show year club got publicity gradual acceptance activities 1981 decided time ripe Model Airport developed amazing display unity cooper ation club members got effort high gear Selected members called various local companies requesting support Model Airport short time raw ma terials started arriving field Lumber concrete blocks roof shingles concrete made available Asso ciation long list area businesses Grading started runways pit areas Club members built own forms soon concrete being poured under guidance experienced concrete man loaned em ployer occasion City Casper saw much effort energy being put project club mem bers decided accelerate partici pation Work scheduled done over three year period completed less four months privilege being hand official opening September 12 1981 Frankly amazed see main 400 50 foot runway auxiliary runway 200 50 feet paved taxiways paved pit area spectator fence behind pit tagged weatherproof signs identifying radio frequencies 50 25 foot pavillion built Club members painted City works de partment Runways pits protected post cable barricade designed keep off-highway vehicles spectators away active surfaces Already promised later installation enough sod cover areas between pavillion pits lawn sprinkling system will keep grass green trees playground equipment Model Airport has earmarks showplace going flying field city regardless size would proud have its model aviators hand opening ceremonies Mayor Casper Mr James Sandison lovely wife Pat Kenneth Erickson City Manager Larry Harms Parks Superin tendent Mel Johnson Public Works Director Travis McGinnis District IX VicePresident Bob Ball President Casper Airmodelers Chuck Brannon Associate February 1982 79 Aerial view Iasper Model Airport labove letti shows main auxiliary runways taxiways pit areas pavilion concrete block storage building parking lot Photo Carla Corson right above Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs presents Appreciation Award Jim Sandison Mayor Casper support model aviation Casper Below left Casper Aeromodelers Association Opening Day Below right ribbon cutting ceremony Casper Model Airport September 12 1991 L R Lem Erickson City Manager Jim Sandison Mayor i R- IiI Treasurer Bob Ball Club President Chuck Smith Club Secretary Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs $25OOOO MODEL AIRPORT Vice-President District IX added list dignitaries Mayor Casper paid tribute planning dedication vision hard work demonstrated throughout project local modelers said can attitude club members con vinced City dealing serious group people would cooperate fullest extent first class coordina tion between persons involved pushed Model Airport project usable stage very short period Ken Erickson City Manager very clear praise club said planned approach developed working drawings done excellent job public relations city officials per formed lot hard work conjunction members Public Works Depart ment also praised citizens Casper voting support voluntary 1% sales tax has paid improve ments including new City Hall new Justice Building new fire stations parks especially new 1100 acre recreation area great pleasure present Appre ciation Awards Mayor Mr Erickson Mr Harms Mr Johnson support model aviation Casper area Full coverage event provided tele vision radio local newspaper citizens Casper got opportunity know what happening Club sponsored huge barbecue guests visitors food supplies donated hotels food outlets other interested companies highlight opening ceremony thrilling flying display Jim Good 1940 Waco UPF-7 biplane equipped smoke generator Civil Air Patrol pro vided color guard colors presented National Anthem played very happy rewarding day everyone involved project happy smiling faces everywhere much good food drink conversation enjoyed crowd over 300 people did happen Casper spirit small city spirit West did can small club 36 members solicit get over $150000 worth construction materials What got Mayor City Manager city departments just interested model airport club members selves club has already promised City will provide additional conveni ences improvements Model Airport 1982 1983 until have show place nation think can identified enthusiastic integrity Association devoted themselves getting job done primed pump cranked handle did ask outside help unless prepared commit themselves hard work covered possible sources materials needed rewarded really fantastic cooperation dozens local companies Casper Wyoming have first-rate example what can accomplished through foresight planning hard work AMA clubs would like know about magnificent project came reality should contact AMA Headquarters details will made available once should contact Casper point view would like offer congratulations Flying Site Department Casper Airmodelers providing very fine example rest country Nice going Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Amazing Dues Response Last August AMA Executive Council approved vote dues increase 1982 generally concern pessimism regarding news would accepted among optimistic favoring increase matter fiscal responsibility nobody anticipating highly favorable response has re sulted AMA HQ previously submit ted preliminary budget 1982 revised include likely effects dues crease took conservative approach some took liberal predicted would end up same number members 82 81 Some optimism involved based record-breaking 1981 membership year saw total 82763 AMAers registered So fingers crossed said hoped end up same num ber 82 enough new members make up dropped out due unhappiness over increase So far response looks much better 35000 already registered 82way ahead last year natural optimism has resulted response tempered knowledge got membership renewal notices out earlier year may have elected re spond earlier since could save $2 doing possible therefore merely seeing people signing up sooner before surer what expect year well have wait until about March 1 current trend continues will have another record-breaking year very real possibility about 85000 members 82 could go higher next item comes pass Frequency Breakthrough After months discouragement concerning progress lack AMAs petition FCC fre quencies big light suddenly turned early November key FCC official position speak authoritatively said could expect official publication proposal February 82 required public comment important step necessary before real chance adoption can expected After publication depends upon nature public response whether FCC likely approve proposal little no significant opposition pro posal could have new RC frequencies end summer Thus have told positive action FCC will take place very soon compared previous guesses supposi tions about what might happen puts whole new light picture out look suddenly much brighter Keep fingers crossed add some pray ers keep faithrelief RC interference problems could just around corner does come about further growth potential RC tremendous 1982 could biggest year yet Benefit Big Birds basis what fly fly AMA Executive Council has removed 40 pound weight limit models flown accord ance AMA Safety Code Instead Council has approved modi fication Code says mod els above 20 pounds should flown same manner required air show team demonstrations simply requires straight line established wherever heavier models flown flying done side line spectators kept other side line Thats very elementary common sense requirement simply says con sciously careful fly big and/or heavier birds Its completely compatible flying smaller models too adopting change AMA Safe ty Code effect extend AMA liability protection commonly called insurance flying quarter scale third scale large model aircraft Thus fly big birds no longer need feel left out AMA picture No extra charge required such cover age merely AMA membership card adherence AMA Safety Code end result should closer relationship between AMA Quarter Scale Aircraft Asso ciation QSAA International Minia ture Aircraft Association IMAA least direction safety No matter what size model crashes problem us need stand together safely enjoy what fly AMA Safety Code change now makes possible Increased Benefit National Car Rental 100 free miles day benefit has increased unlimited mileage local car rentals small mileage charge will apply one-way rentals no mileage charge car returned local area Synopsis continued page 76 19 Miscellaneous Actions Presidential direction information items commit tee Film Prolects Byrne appointed re place Piper monitor Council 80 Model Aviation i5 RC Frequencies announced FCC promised February 1982 release AMAs petition public comment prior final action c Building Fund Goal $10000 per dis trict announced supplement current total approximately $50000 d Special Recognition Cliff Pipers retire ment VP service after 14 years noted presentation special plaque addition normal Meritorious Service Award e Contest Calendar As experiment two issues ModelAviation published May June will include months normal listing plus simplified listing other contests f Reduced Dues Special consideration disabled low fixed income referred special committee Cain Mathews examine various dues rates different classes membership 20 Next Meeting January 30 Saturday Dallas TX conjunction Hobby Industry America annual trade show Ap proved except District 10 DONT F LY CL MODE LS NEAR POWER LINES toneecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aodate VIeePraldmnsa Robert C Brocleur 406 Main Street Nashua NIl 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 eoet, Or. Ladyard CT 06339 Wiitiero Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kitrery ME 03904 goes just time First off heartfelt thanks appointed volunteers have helped District affairs through years PAUL PENNEY has devoted thankless dedicated years post Contest Coordinator give very warm vote gratitude HEN RY STRUCK FF Contest Board member say very big word appreciation GEORGE HIGGINS UC CB member long service warm well done Ed Izzo always visible contest scene well known throughout AMA endeavors thanks much attention job RC CB member finally Dick Sherman Mr Model Aviation himself years sincere interest action rules governing Scale Ill miss working Thanks lot AVPs including served back some years ago along present members wish say has pleasure having out represent AMA Some may well asked continue serve new District Vice-Presi dent writing strongly feel will John Smith Guess will survive two Smiths Council because have several Johns years combine Johns now Smiths least someone Council meeting addresses person either Smith John lot people will pay attention brings out subject must address concerning last Council meeting Itt spite some promis es made President Grigg some state ments regarding budget slashing effort meeting Council WE managed spend another least budget another 20 30 thousand dollars already anticipated larger spending ability gained last dues increase dues free cant help feel still pricing ourselves out hobby Lets see Council can hold line another year present $30 rate Open members Thanks Council wonderful plaques recognition years service make want remember good times during 14 years emo tions little out hand departed final meeting would have gone pretty well controlled except Vince Mankowski gave hug late last meeting got up leave pulled plug reasonable self-control Thanks John Grigg special efforts behalf challenge complete three year term best interests modelers special con cern toward continuing so-called Junior problem special interest groups divided Nats other problems will continue Stand proud John helped put want proud own person New Jersey New Yoh II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaeoaat VIePvemdnu Pete Bienchini 260s Broadway Yankees NY 10706 Frank Dreuch 9 Willow Ave. Pis&taway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 48 Cory Dr Tome River NJ 08753 Adum Settler 50 Rendi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts last months edition column told middle November expected re ceive official confirmation 1982 Nats would held Lakehurst Naval Air Center New Jersey thus bringing important event east coast first time since 1969 Well middle November HAVE given word expected SHALL have Nats Lakehurst NOT UNTIL 1983 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE facts Navy-Washington NAVWASH has now informed NavyLakehurst NAVLAK carrier-deck test program originally scheduled start April 1982 conclude June 1982 July latest has instead rescheduled commence June year possibly conclude until August ie NATS MONTH tests Navy will require full use 12900 foot test runway have site RC Pattern Pylon events well Control Line AMAs Nats Executive Committee has now ruled runway Lakehurst Nats would feasible NAVLAK disappointed Lastly thanks District clubs have kept informed through years club publications contest notices letters some good some constructive concerned heeded Please con tinue mailing lists possible Keep club meetings short busi ness end provide constructive programs members sure put addresses club publications Keep nose down turns keep tail-wheel locked present AVPs BOB BRODEUR BILL WILBUR GEORGE PARKER MIKE SCHINDLER recently resigned RAY GIBOLEAU lasting gratitude because wonderful people highly pleased prospect having Nats 82 fact would still favor presence 1982 AMA could possibly manage get along test runwaywhich course CANNOT Hopefully shall have clear course 1983 Through Nats Executive Committee AMA has established following ro tated Nats schedule future 1982 Lincoln NE 1983Lakehur N 1984 Reno NV 1985Lake Charles LA Seguin TX important thing bear mind point NAVLAK has denied us use base As far con cerned welcome have Nats 82 AMA can two mile-plus test runway As stated AMA Nats Executive Committee however has formally ruled CANNOT THAT THAT offer sincere thanks Capt Robert Kraft CO Lakehurst Nick Grand Public Affairs Officer Hank Likes southern New Jersey AVP works basefor combined help effort So see have really accomplished great deal say intrib ute AMA members over 1000 number signed petitions east coast Nats 82 pledged support such undertaking Thanks Garden State Circle Burners Clifton NJ spear-heading effort Glen Meador Karen Schmidt inval uable assistance Remember officially scheduled AMA 83 Nats Lake hurst credit have learned much fact has emerged above else realization FINDING Nats site thing OB TAINING AMA APPROVAL something elsemore next page February 1982 81 nit,, pin.nuws tem urn Cae snn Massa cousmusi Model Aviation Hami Fame certificate about present inductee Lou Andrews left Fred Bellows Jr picture Syracuse Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association will hold its Sixth Annual Symposium Syracuse NY February 6 1982 important annual events District II calendar can arrange attend should means upstate modelers present interesting show replete exhibits impressive Scale event name implies seminars day devoted various facets aeromodeling conducted nationally recog nized authorities upon various subjects time have lined up such well-known modeling personalities Dave Brown Don Lowe others President John Grigg ex pects attend shall conduct Dis trict II membership meeting meetings useful serve face-toface clearing house variety ques tions concerned AMA member has about organization its policies Like time-honored Chinese proverb holds belief picture worth thousand words believe AMA membership meeting worth thousand letters After open exchange views Th nature two-way street unilateral letter NOT Foggy Lens Department much room photos time just couldnt resist sharing shot Somers Giant Scale meet could Ohio osylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Auaeiaea VlmPreaidnta Joe Cibee 38980 Vagey Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 504 21st Se. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heirman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Lairni Jacknon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugerte Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottitala PA 15683 Boy does time fly time wish everyone Merry Christmas least hope receive around Christmas time As being written cant help wonder will last column District Ill VP should last column congratulate winner election wish him luck District Ill representa tive Executive Council would also appropriate thank AVPs Con test Board members Contest Coordinators other individuals have given time make hobby/sport model aviation enjoyable us got letter other day AVP Joe Elben announcing National Model Air plane Show Cleveland scheduled year March 12-14 Randal Park Mall probably largest static show/com petition country would well worth try attend first March us getting itchy about flying seeing old gang ideal time get group together club head show Last month told Id report Council meeting budget review Well didnt cut budget captioned OKAY GUYS WHERE IS THAT BOOSTER BATTERY Random Notes 1982 WRAM Show scheduled February 20-21. Ed Whitten reports special Indoor contest Columbia University November 8 press inter views photos Massari Rockland County RC has named Kraft Radio representative area ffrey Styles contact AMA HQ have flying site problem. d like join Unified Scale Pattern Judges Association USPIA have application blanks t award dust-collecting tro phies contests now instead give AMA Building Fund plaques details contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ GEAR UP AND LOCKED rather increased slightly cover costs some expanding some new projects example increased scholarship budget $4200 $10000 next year increased Frequency Committee budget $10000 enable aggressively pursue new frequencies voted fund three man pit crew Com bat next CL World Championships gave Executive Director 2% raise match given earlier other employees wish could apply little Reaganomics operations must admit necessary creases will improve ability serve AMA membership Other things accom plished force anyone flying model airplane weighing over 20 pounds comply section 5 Safety Code straight line demarcation between people fly ing dropped 40 pound limit defer ence above voted require either AMA number name address models except flown indoors major portion meeting taken up approval new set bylaws would change few things way operate major changes would change title present Secretary/Treasurer Execu tive VP adequately describes responsibility authority take over President temporary absense President also chief financial officer Academy other really significant change term office elected members Executive Council President Executive VP District VPs will three years approximately 1/3 being elected reelected given year new Bylaws should hands Leader Members approval time read hope pass reflect tremendous amount work part Executive Council committee being presented full support Council AMA Chapter program step right direction toward improving repre sentation clubs views problems AMA has overwhelmingly accepted areas Id like see situa tion District Ill would have associations clubs chapters four quadrants Ohio three sections Pennsylvania east central west east West Virginia envision member club sending two representatives bimonth ly chapter meetings chapters sending two representatives district meeting semiannual annual basis meeting would include VP AVPs possibly Contest Board members Contest Coordinators would involve 20-30 people could reasonably discuss mutual problems solutions well ask questions have input heard AMA district officers wouldnt necessary impose absolute boundaries sections club could join asso ciation common interest club can see lot advantages program sort particularly comes coordination events other contests well done CC organization effective youth programs liasion between clubs common problems different interests obviously would aid AMA officials representing best possible way Anyone willing WORK such program should contact nearest AVP listed top column hope will coordinate efforts District Ill has second largest number clubs AMA such effort would probably effective AMA Building Fund growing too slowly saw model new Head quarters building made former AMA President Johnny Clemens Council meeting wont fire up enthu siasm nothing will recently bought Building Fund promotional items pins patches etc unused portion VP budget 81 will sending AVPs us push Building Fund manner Fund gets twice moneyfirst buy items budget second items bought YOU Support Building Fund Till next month hope Delaware Distort ol Colombia Marylaod h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaomats VleereaIden Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chempine 205 Tiptoe Rd Newport Nawn VA 23806 Howard Crinpin 611 Baechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V 8111 Helnra 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fall Church VA 22042 CtrarlenSoear 910 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 have just returned two day Coun cil meeting Washington DC Among major items voted revisions AMA Bylaws lot time effort 82 Model Aviation went revisions update correct sections needed changed due changes AMA operations Very shortly copies revised Byiaws will sent out Leader Members AMA voting Please sure Leader Members discuss revised Bylaws local club members sure vote important changes will term office AMA elected officers new Bylaws call three-year term office rather two-year term like now have feel very good idea As now 2-year term half AMA Council can replaced year makes very difficult get anything accom plished time spent training updating new Council members takes approximately year after elected Council get feel things find out what its about approve new Bylaws urge vote whether its pro con least VOTE Also Council meeting some discussion combining Special Events Department Flying Sites De partment am opposed long Flying Site Representative Geoff Styles saddled bogged down other responsibilities As know pet projects took long time get badly needed service members Geoff has other responsibilities will reduce effectiveness procuring flying sites would like hear thinking subject would also request write John Worth express desire keep Geoff Styles doing flying sites job burdened other activities such PR Special Events need support let John Worth know feel Lets keep Geoff Styles doing what does best After could mean keeping loos ing flying site THINK ABOUT IT second Trans-Am over now would just like thank out participated enjoyed talking also meeting new modelers other districts besides District IV lot opposition AMA Council having event like want continue might think about dropping line two district VP letting him know feel could make difference having Whats Happening District IV September 23rd privilege speaking Norfolk Aeromodelers Club meeting Control Line club real ly has act together have county supported flying site sure does get used picture below shows some normal weekend activities Anyone interested joining excellent Control Line club Norfolk VA area contact John Tate 10 Hanbury Avenue Portsmouth VA 23y2 Hickory RC Prop-Twisters Inc Hick ory Prop-Twisters organized 1968 chartered 1969 started flying old drag strip since have progressed very rapidly now have own flying site old private airport needed lots work raised money work through club raffles donations latest addition 25 x 90 shelter built year looks picture shelter aets Dlentv use club now has approximately 60 mem bers just goes show small club can get what wants works Southeastern Virginia RC Group hear SEVRCGs new field progressing slowly due weather problems now pace has picked up runway will completed shortly Also hear Fentress Scale Fun Fly huge success Prince Georges RC Club Thanks PGRC Newsletter Editoi Don Moody reprinting AMA Building Fund brochure newsletter AMA needs help can get raise funds new Headquarters way Don produce excellent news letter Tidewater RC Inc September 27th TRCC put air show Oceana Naval Air Station gave public idea what RC model building flying about reports very good show club now has plans start AMA show team Anyone interested contact Don Bruce TRCC District IV participation AMA Building Fund going pretty well now second place total money raised Bob Champine AVPNorfolk area isahead sales district Thanks Bob Keep up good work other AVPslets get going Thats month K Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Auoat Vicarmdta John Gorday 115 asybarry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillin McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 ouph Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorenan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32679 Hare, Sharam P0 Box 4506 Birrninaham AL 35208 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 What Joe Ruth Lee Campbell George Perryman have common Well sides living District V designers model airplanes currently being kitted Joe Ruths Prophet 2-meter high per formance sailplane available last Lee Campbell has series handlaunch gliders rubber models P-30 has previously featured column George Perryman man behind Sig Mini Maxer Im sure district has designers models now being kitted three just popped mind Can name some Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL put mall show air show So what may ask mall show resulted club getting photofeature article newspaper air show lead invitation perform before several thousand Boy Scouts discus sions about helping establish RC air craft Explorer Scout Post bad harvest little effort Southland Aero-Modelers Valdosta GA recently got full page spread Valdosta Daily Times lead sentence read follows people seen page playing toy airplanes fly ing Radio Controlled miniature aircraft Im happy reporter noticed dif ference told public public also learned lot joint effort South Dade RC Club Tropic Aeros RC Club helping produce program Channel 4s PM Magazine features sequence filmed Camera Copter flown Champion Mike Maas followed another model copter flown Jack Coan seems several RC clubs have dis covered crowd pleasing excitcment using CL planes during air shows Ron Keans Steve Gardinier Floridas Eglin Aero February 1982 83 George Perryman shown proto type Mini-Maxer smiling because just made three 90 second maxes No uian t crasn IvilKe Maas just checking out camera Camera Copter modelers recently put such show club newsletter extra interest runs fea tures club members located over seas last issue contained reports Norm Jimmy Faith now Guam Bill Garcia recently returned Turkey member Incirlik Aeromodelers thought flying site problems Illinois Indiana 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aaeoeime VicePreidasW Loren Holm643 Hill Brook Guincy IL 62301 Frank Huahos 401 S Birch Plattabura MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Ourgin KY 40310 Bill Zinnmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Another year May bring long flying seasonone allows enough take offs landings wear treads off tires Again challenge other AMA districts formulate club team RC fun fly program District VI need some challengers might national champions Tom Schuhand Standing L R Indianapolis IN West Side Team runner-up Bud Scott Steve Ragsdale Roland Rhein Tower Hobbies Bill Bixby presents championship team Tower radio Mike Tom allowed club keep radio Mike also individual champion plaques resulted $46500 AMAs Building Fund contributed RC Fun Flyers super nice club can purchase some ActionJohn Britt slips Hot-Dogger under limbo Tom Walker provides cool coaching fine gentlemen hosts Terre Haute IN RC Club Standing L R Les Cress Dr Charles Gray new Dis trict RC Contest Coordinator Larry Birchfield Mike Perkins Terry Fields Roy Gerritsen Front Row Don May James Bumpus thanks fine modelers especially Roy Gerritsen providing photos Next years Club Team Fun Fly has some changes special note anyone may enter state contests Details will available mid-March Woodland Aeromodelers will host nual auction Saturday February 13 630 pm Edgewood School Woodridge Dr Woodridge IL Executive Council meeting Novem ber 7-8 several items directly effect Onethe 40 pound limit no Safety Code will require models over 20 pounds flown per demon stration rules Twoyour name address must model Indoor exempt buddys plane hits puts hospital insurance void youre loser demand compliance Three Leader Members CDs etc will get vote extensive Bylaws change As usual good bad As now plan vote yes overall will have decide yourselves Nuff said Since SecretarylTreasurer election still out Im writing will done read can comment out being political First let wish best luck 1982 AMA officers endeavors Jim McNeill total empathy since write-in candidate followed footsteps last year Jims failure get ballot opinion result yielding political leverage After 1980 Nominating Committee meet ing Jim apologized AMA Headquarters previous reports concerning alleged mis conduct letters filescopies avail able cost Although somewhat tragic think apparent turn-around probably cost Jim lot respect faction within Executive Council Both opponents fine gentlemen wish bestwin lose now finale Jim Sears will some time year assume position AMA District VI Vice-President Jim resides Burgin KY computer analyst IBM hard worker will fine job Exact details time will announced later date Happy Landings Happy New Year Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wiscr" VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disrrcl VII Vice-Preoden P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Anidant Vice-Prealdesst Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr BrookfioldWI 53006 Amejata VicaPrmidents James Clark 4444 Woodviow Dr NE Ceder Rapids IA 52401 John B Lorbjeki5847 N 67th St MilwaukeeWI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4920 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr, St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmora 5013 uorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Seare 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 have several very nice invitations join club meetings banquets its always 84 Model Aviation hese modelers theIr HOt-LO~B5 made McDonnell Douglas RC Club Dis trict VIS championship club Standing L R Gene Jones Paul Geders Thad Pawlikow ski Kneeling L R John Gerhardt Jr Team Manager John Britt Tom Walker nese two teams Kneeling L R team champions Palos IL RCs Mike Fuller hard decide say NO have received October As Im reading along see Bay Area PC Club am thinking Bay area Saginaw Bay MI lower peninsula Thumb Hey can make read its Escanaba Escanaba 100 miles north Green Bay Wisconsin winter setting So talked over Tony Italiano Neither nor can make trip am getting message As well telephone conversation Bob Whitman tells people everywhere some direct contact must achieved make AMA something just source insurance Id like time trip upper regions coin cide spring thaw better first blush summer Howd like make trip Scarborough Whats AMA got offer besides insur ance became theme recent visit Radio Control Club Detroit now see need continually reiter ate AMAs value purpose new AMA member Its tough achieve focus new member ones own identifi cation AMA goes back mid-i 930s see subject constant need reiteration same breath some fellow members take another attitude having given AMA task now com menting slow response Which now about reduced membership rates disability limited income brought forward added agenda item last Council meeting discussion con clusive too encouraging incidental ly President John Grigg appointed Cain Mathews committee report question now have reduced rate Senior Citizens friends am required recite whole menu rates memory have interest other special rates whatever proper reason please prepare discussion send will forward right committee consideration action About VP paying visit far reaches district am discouraged report request funding two trips fall/winter two trips spring required budget $2500 calendar year got shot down Ex ecutive Council basic VP budget $1200 per year intended cover out-ofpocket costs conduct districts business including four annual trips Council meetings other special assignments proposed District VII meeting trips involved air fares other travel expense Cash money Well interesting discussion about VP expenses two other VPs also budget requests exceeding $1 200 annual allowance cover activity planned year addition exceeded allowance current year requests reimbursement deferred John Grigg pending Council action statement came little man across table Dont take job cant afford expense attitude minute take granted am going dip own funds conduct AMA business lose am guilty taking something granted some colleagues Council particularly example Tony Italiano Greg Seydel trips last year So things will tighten up little Hey dont get mad Heres someone real problem portions letter Carl Maroney District VII club Members club have obtained evi dence demonstrates intentional jamming RC frequencies intent destroy RC model aircraft flight Two receivers equipped loop anten nas directional reception employed test accuracy approach tested prior use modifica tions equipment directed first class amateur radio operators devices strategically located respect flying field neighbors identify source ambiguity World Engines Scanner loop antenna located home attended officer County Sheriffs Department past presi dent club TV band radio equipped loop antenna located another home directional receiver monitored clubs flying site committee chairman addition directional receivers model airplane receivers flying site detection signals 7208 mc 7224 mc test began noon models being flown 53 mc 7232 Flying continued until about 100 105 pm Mrs X returned home 110 pm signal received X home indicated two directional receivers 7208 mc signal continued about three minutes until stopped new signal detected coming X home 7224 mc about 120 pm signal detected coming X home 7232 mc caused model crash Mr X ran out house met crash site Mrs Y neighbor relative X Mrs Y owner property crash occurred seized model charged modeler tres passing model later returned Sheriffs Department obvious FCC vio lation Mr X using aircraft-only RC frequencies aircraft may also licensed would like confirmed Other FCC laws may have violated proceeding plan get X admit jamming frequencies have told know activities reason contact Mr X until have tried prove intent destroy property During summer 1981 complaint registered Town X Y re garding alleged safety noise nuisance destruction crops club has field seven years until year have enjoyed good relations neigh bors Mr X built home what once landlords property About time complaint RC model planes crashing greatly increased rate due radio inter ference Because suspected interference X and/or Y began plan test will await response will inform progress toward prosecut ing X have removed references names parties involved modelers obvious reasons checking Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters find similar interference episode Connecticut after meeting Washing ton DC Deputy Chief Commissioner decided refer matter appropriate FCC Field Office proper documentation prove offense Severe fines possible imprisionment possible Connecticut event dissipated cause flawed case apparently seems its way better results will keep eye very interesting extreme example trying keep peace flying site neighbor Arkansas siana M,ico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresidenl 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Amclate vlce-Prmidues Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75060 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesyille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Well thrill lifetime last week got ride P-Si Mustang good friend also very good modeler Gerald Martin Hereferd TX pilot belongs Confederate Air Force checked out airplanes name fewthe Mark 9 Spitfire Wildcat Thunderbolt Corsair ME-i 09 ME-i 08 P-38 P-40 Hellcat Bearcat King Cobra etc flew ME-i 09 Spitfire movie Battle Britain ME-i 09 I-lindenburg series Baa Baa Black Sheep flew Corsair big white arrow wing has also flown Mus tang several years Reno Air Races trip Hereford Old Rebel Field Mercedes TX original home CAF about 700 miles reason trip take Mustang down engine change Mustang belongs CAF Colonel Bill Hubbs Pecos TX made refueling stop St Angelo TX ground speed well over 300 mph P-Si Mus tang does very good aerobatics unbe lieveably loud wear headset survival surprised see Gerald up front reading Old Timer section Model Builder mag doing slow rolls same time passed note up front asking him warn going play could fire up video camera answered H - Im trying fly straight did some great aerobatics Mustangloops Cuban eights rolls four point rolls eight point rolls did low pass over runway Rebel Field about 10 altitude pulled up eight point roll ending about 200 altitude After landed Lefty Gardener premier pilot found ers CAF took lady England up Mustang proceeded beat up field low passes prop clearance about five feet loops rolls etcall very low altitude guess what never throttled back once During flight loops Cuban eights etc Gerald never throt tled back either Later asked both Gerald Lefty Both answered would want thing like went say Speed safe Slow suicide Later watching tapes i981 Scale Masters Lefty commented flying said never comes February 1982 85 back power backside loop diving maneuver asked told never slow down fighter except land got good video tapes both flight Gerald Lefty case body doubts what say Im getting tired people few no qualifications telling us fly fighter Lefty actually laughed out loud models flying like real airplanes going have get act together couple things should know came out Council meeting Washington know 40 pounds limit AMA insurance coverage Well now no limit weight horsepower long flown per safety rules Also must have AMA number address model covered wasnt either changes passed anyway Thats now See yall Colorado C Kansas aska S Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Olsirict IX Vice-Presidenl 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vlc-Pvinldenta Charles Bronco, 2220 Meriposa Bled. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowisy 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80815 Glen Las 3701 S 44th St Lincoln NE 68806 Tim Matiem 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 68237 Jim Alcketta 516S Cloudas Soux Folio SD 67103 some highlights AMA Executive Council meeting held November 7th 8th 82 Nats will Lincoln NE RC Frequency Committee has en gineered breakthrough FCC should get new frequen cies earlier expected Bylaws Com mittee has come up some well thought out changes make AMA life little easier live Scholarship committee has upgraded scholarship available ex ploring some other alternatives like student loans AMA Building Fund moving along pretty well still has great need An archi tectural model presented gave new perspective drawings added boost Executive Council drive District IX way needs come up lot donations carry share action existed awareness mem berships desire continue compre hensive Nats concept rotating around country like 82Lincoln 83 east coast 84Reno NV Los Angeles area 85Texas etc productive meeting coverage lot items Look de tails above highlights elsewhere upcoming issues Model Aviation As second week November AMA membership renewal reached 22628 Thats exciting compared 4972 same time 1981 7940 1980 1982 should some good year As 1981 draws close being written mid-November Id like thank District IX newsletter editors have sent along great efforts life line clubs Clubs fortunate enough have dedication newsletter editors should heap praise ton add dimension organiza tion cant duplicated other way assured sent gets read often re-read Occasionally get request assistance get newslet ter started Ill bundle up some ward person just taking task first time often get recycled Long live newsletter editors club has newsletter sent way please include mailing list Also year end thanks list Id like include District IX Associate VPs Contest Coordinators Contest Board members countless hours effort volunteer assistance other modelers nothing short heroic other Dis trict IX members feel same way take few minutes drop line Addresses MA issue everyone works better warm fuzzy coming way occasion course experience problem concern drop line also try assist constructive ideas can occasion Ill have someone another six state district ask about little reporting VP column coverage wish specific area Let say Id really welcome kind formation would area Associate Vice-President VP column will attempt share much information about what going possible something special Arizsna talitornia Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Longlois Rnchn Pa905 Vedes CA 90274 Aesoesate VloePreaidasnu 3lenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Crack CA 94598 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 96136 Bob Reynoldo Nt S Bore SI Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdee Ave. Lonq Beach CA 90808 Just few days ago returned two day Council meeting Washington spent several hours going over Bylaws Bylaws Committee have completely re vised Bylaws first paragraph last changes will put vote Leader Members shortly after first year suggestion approve changes Committee put lot study also utilized input membership revised 40 pound limit model aircraft first step making AMA insurance available Giant class models Ill fill develops nominated Dave Peltz Superior Service Award granted based computers programs Dave furnished Team Selection Finals Dave brought equipment Sacramento scored FAI World Soaring Championships flawlessly also gave Bylaws Commit tee some valuable input needed changes felt qualified superior service rest Council agreed happening get some black white color prints often work glossy prints made up describe whats happening names good too get off AVPs Through out coming months Im going ask share have past column composition since few us professional writers its going come real handy have input Basically its keep cards letters pictures comm folks Boost AMA Building Fund send donation tax deductible contact Associate Vice-President myself Weve got decals pins patches information award plaques avail able contests other awards Encourage club support special awards contests year unique attractive very importantly show membership care about rising cost AMA Headquarters rent Lets get office museum visitor center built show pride involvement great hobby sport Im hearing few reports charter clubs making donations large small some clubs planning set aside percentage money making auctions etc projects Building Fund hear other unique ways support send along well credit club column share creativity others May 1982 best modeling year ever following report cross country flight members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club sent clubs President Calvin Orr Before turning typewriter over Calvin want show team plane Below next wing L R Ron Meyer Harry Dick inson Calvin Orr back row L R Bill Comstock Ralph Perkins Jeff Dickinson Look size strap-on gas tank dream come true least partial dream come true non stop flight Cucamonga CA Las Vegas NV flight accomplished October 7 1981 distance 228 miles 45 hours elapsed time Thursday October 8 pilots crew rousted out nice warm beds before dawn practice flight 251 miles 55 hours over QSAA marathon flight course scale model Northrup Gamma originally planned used flights time ran out before ship could properly prepared Therefore non scale air86 Model Aviation craft Nosen Big Stik substituted stik used extensively flying test bed cross country pilot training flights determined interest safety three vehicles consist ing lead vehicle driver observer frequency scanner pilot vehicle pick-up truck driver observer least two pilots trail vehicle driver ob server Communication between vehicles via CB radio point departure point approximately three miles south Po mona Valley Model Airplane Club field adjacent Interstate 15 aircraft airborne 907 am up through Cajon Pass elevation 4120 MSL 940 am continuing up Interstate 15 Now way Ill give additional information aircraft standard Bud Nosen Big Stik kit particular flight minor modifications made additional gussets epoxied wing mounting bolt points both wing fuselage accommodate additional 20 lbs fuel larger gas tank time construction decided install land ing gear tail dragger configuration split elevator system used engine B 1980 model Quadra swinging 18-10 Zinger propeller fuel oil mix 401 using Bel Ray GK-1 high rpm oil obtained local motorcycle shop radio used Hobby Shack Aero Sport 6 heavy duty servos utilizing four basic functions airborne power supply consisted two 1800 MAH battery packs connected parallel fuel tank originally use scale aircraft aluminum construction baffled 38 gallon capacity fastened belly stik gross takeoff weight Pregnant Stik three gal lons fuel aboard 46 pounds Practice flights to/from beyond Cajon Pass conducted con cerned about engine performance altitude changes As found out once engine needle valves set no further adjustments necessary Performance never seemed falter up nearly 5000 feet As continued up Interstate 15 constant communication driver pilot vehicle such com mands speed up slow down accommodate effects winds aircraft Also advised obstruc tions such bridges powerlines hills trip continued problems made brief stop rest area just fore Mountain Pass comfort crew aircraft circled overhead continued through Mountain Pass eleva tion 4730 MSL experienced much wind turbulance able keep things under control proceeded through back roads Silver Bowl Stadium landed 137 pm four half hours departure time distance 228 miles approximately gallon fuel remaining following day up early fly against team San Diego QSAAs Marathon Flight Approximately 46 miles 204 mile course caught up other team find lost engine power continued through entire course repeated portion course beat old 206 mile run Spirit St Louis year before landed back dry lake bed five half hours after takeoff total 251 miles also found almost gallon gas left tank planning return 1982 QSAA meet scale model official run turned out total 10 hours flying time 479 miles approxi mately four fourth gallons gas would like point out would possible teamwork support Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club AMA sanctioned trip Las Vegas would like have special thanks team Calvin Orr Ron Meyerpilots Ralph Perkins Harry Dickinson Herb Kile drivers Jeff Dickinson Bill Comstock Lyle Hillobservers Harry Dickinsonowner builder aircraft recently sent copy Marve lous Miniatures Jed Kusick well-known Control Line flier Jed showed film around 400 Boy Scouts Larry Jolly helicopter flier note entertained some far out competition helicopter flights received names people clubs have donating Building Fund Betty StreamDistrict X has con tributed far BIRD Club leads list donors fat $670 Next Scale Squadron $500 three clubs came $100 Orange Coast RC Chula Vista RC Talispinners As individual donations Wayne Owens Walt Heinbuch have given $100 follow ing have donated $50 Larry Jenno Ed Paige Roger Clarkson Dale Singleton Joe Betty Stream Remember support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible still have AMA booth available mall show Drop line want want attend show club meeting Thermals Alaska na on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tistrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Aoejt VicePrewdenu Don Connell 22925 21st Ave. S. Des MWnes WA 98188 Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Eroadnem MT 59015 Ed McColtough 53 SE El orrtand OR 97215 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Viclvsburg St. Spokane I/VA 99208 Do, Zippy 21418 NE Main Sr Redmond I/VA 98052 Another winter season Pylon racing will undertaken Boeing Hawks First race held September 6 1981 information contact Don Rice Boeing Hawks racing coordinator 12055 206th P1 SE lssaquah WA 98027 Speaking racing seasons Pacific Northwest Sport Race Drizzle Circuit began December 13th Portland Rich Schaper host format will exactly same last season information can obtained Hying Lines editor John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Rain Bird Flyers announce Ketchikan Alaska club planning second mall show July 4th air show flying demoat Ketchikan full-size air show coming year way November/De cember issue newsletter contains excellent advice winter flying use FIMO molding material can handle impossible shapes Write Richard Robb 534 Hill Rd Ketchikan AK 99901 Guy Russo Coeur DAlene ID won Northwest Soaring Societys 1981 season championships According Societys newsletter editor Roy Anderson Walla Walla WA information pictures will next months column lot Helena Flying Tiger members participated air show Helena Airport October 17 Newsletter editor John Van Hassel says day complete success despite nasty looking weather large display set up hangars drew favorable comments large crowd Flying non-stop during alloted time slot between acts rest day Congratulations participated T-Bird Screech editor Big Sky Thunderbirds Wayne Van Meter reports another modeling club works Missoula area club will likely include Control Line Free Flight boats RC cars T-Birds welcome stimulus friendly competition second club Missoula Good luck December 5th may live infamy because date Third Annual Biplane Fun Fly event held Eagle River AK According Gary Fuller editor Gas Fumes newsletter Gastineau Aero modelers Society Juneau biplanes easy acquire Last year Heath Parasol biplane entered Ken Montoure may still have six inch cardboard bottom wing around Question did enter 1981 Saturday September 12th select group fliers representing Marymoor Club Boeing Hawks Seattle put RC model demonstration dedication new city park South Genesee Street Seattle following ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Charles Royer fearless fliers amazed assembly daring display aerial antics fliers led ace Al Wat son Steve Blackwell Joe Harris Kevin Kraft Tom McCuen Gene Weaver Randy Weaver good time according Herb Bone MARCs editor Bruce Carson editor Monocle newsletter Barons Model Club Spo kane reminds us last few pages Rule Book immense interest Included facts about AMA surance accident form emergency tele phone numbers AMA HQ needed Also included procedure follow reporting accident reimbursed recent issue Bat Sheet carried extensive article 1981 Western FAI Challenge Among things note article picture Dale Segle receiving MARCs Nagasawa Memorial Trophy Bruce Kimbel MARCs close friend Bat Sheet edited Don Zipoy District Xl AVP Kevin Collins Tom Hutchinson reports medical treatment has cleared up cancerous con dition good news us Albany Oregon kit manufacturer maga zine columnist reported information way- WNC Patter Bob Stalick editor February 1982 87 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NeW York NY 10005 Three Quick Steps Rulesmaking Automatically Make An Event Popular Absolutely Everyone have just seen dear old Indoor Easy B event ostensibly event begin ners go through wringer After trau matic siege transformation disfiguration eventual reincarnation will emerge January first pretty much beginning blaming picking anyone ts just way rules Anyway New Year Easy B model rejuvenated Indoor flying goes back livable form Let new records pile up like mad cially build ings poor Category Ill sites will first January become Category II poor II will Now Easy B has finally reached safety zone although naturally still does satisfy everyone another event enjoying growing popularity has taken its place rules-change arena BOSTONIAN maelstrom swirls mostly around question much model should weigh As first formally introduced Junior Flight minimum required weight proposed INDOOR model 10 grams quite heavy basically endurance Indoor model especially compared Indoor flying scale models somehow have NO minimum weight requirements often go down mere four grams sans rubber very respected scale sport modeler Paul Macllrath pointed out 10 grams required rather high flight speed would cause damage model crashing walls would difficult beginners adjust since model would move too fast properly observe what happening recommended seven grams adopted lower weight has proven popular IN DOOR fliers California West Coast Bostonian has become especially popular 14 grams Much praise has heaped Bostonians have made super long flights against rafters up out sight booming thermals other words California Bostoni ans OUTDOOR models some times flown indoors power certainly no harm taking Indoor event converting Outdoor event get lot fun participation event go Have seen simply super de signs articles magazines have run Bostonians especially Model Builder Walt Mooneys Boston Found Bill Hannan s Knight Boston Wrisleys Great Expectations Dick Baxters Park Streets Over Under just know theyre having great time Bob Clemens builder flier exqui site scale models feels caught middle believes rules should uniform across country sides west coasters goes other way too door models sometimes come indoors Outdoor Embryo event boosted amazing Fly ing Aces oddly has no minimum weight requirement brought indoors comes out wind rain form models weighing seven grams less Now get confused Outdoor models dont have weigh anything door models have weigh Out door models Arent getting mixed up bit Maybe would feel better Indoor Outdoor Scale models Outdoor mod els minimum weight rule Now have read through three quick easy rules solve everything am sure will exactly what necessary set up rules locality satisfy local flying Thats what sport flying about What has tb Juniors beginners Only enjoyment flying whatever rules Just best can keep improving models flight times moment dont worry about winning contests Dont crybaby expect rules designed beginners win Nominally beginner expected win flying against beginners Rather mix better mod elers learn Most experts like help Weve mixed Bostonians Embryos story have similarities Both EVE I-zzJ 1 fairly small cabin models require mini mum theoretical box fuselage crosssection volume French have come up sister Indoor event SAINT Seems like whole world just yearning cant see outstretched hands events designs both Indoor Outdoor simple fuselage models speaking designs brings us young entrepreneur DAVID ARONSTEIN marketing plans some very success ful models own design David 15 high placing Bostonians have ballasted bring up seven gram minimum Columbia University con tests Shown three-view BLUEBOY II winning seven gram Embryo has lot other interesting plans too Drop David line 50 Pasture Lane Pough keepsie NY 12603 price list send stamped return envelope Incidentally box-in-the-fuselage idea both Embryo Bostonian came older Manhattan Formula event dont confuse Manhattan pure endurance event duration seekers Both Bostonians Embryos akin Flying Scale especially Bostonian look ing scale proportions detail well good flights event has its own charm New York fliers will continue ex periment rules February 7 1982 Columbia Bob Langelius will sponsor heavy Three-Penny Bostonian event along P-Nut Speed contest parts Ed Whitten will sponsor also Columbia Manhattan PennyPlane theyre compatible contests January 24th Later spring will Third Annual Seven Gram Bostonian Championship time Charisma Factor upped 30 percent Lets see whether good scale proportions detail possible sacrifice little weight will beat out stark seven-gram mers FORWARD fray longer live like Alices Wonderland thing becomes Look Its White Rabbit stopwatch Hey timer ***** Lets rest bit See next month DAVID ARONSTEINS BLUEBOY U INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE WINGSPAN 18 WEIGHT 7 GR AREA 50 SQ 1 FI WINNER 1981 INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE CONTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WITH FLIGHT OF 2L17 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
AMA RC Frequency Committee Status ReportNovember 1981 As result certain actions took place during week November 2 1981 have given reason believe FCC will release its long-awaited Notice Proposed Rulemaking NPRM Febru cry 1982 seems likely new 50 aircraft 23 non-aircraft channels will go effect end summer 1982 Most RC modelers well aware fact under present FCC rules must share frequencies industrial commercial radio stations Unfortu nately sharing has unbalanced nature RC modelers operate hand-held trans mitters maximum power output 3/4 watt commercial stations permitted use much higher power levels along antennas substantial height unbalanced sharing has become critical because marked increase number newly licensed industrial commercial radio stations Because growing problems RC modeler urgehtly needs new frequencies Progress towards obtaining new frequencies has painfully slow Recent major budget cuts will cause some severe staff reductions FCC expected reductions would make progress towards new frequencies difficult fore committee decided recently initiate FCC/RC Awareness Program program consist three phases Phase letter already delivered FCC Chairman Commissioners re questing personal meeting could explore possibilities obtaining tempo rary use some new channels rule waiver basis Phase Two involves presentation Commissioners Phase Three full blown letter-writing campaign part membership FCC interested members Con gress Senate support position plan attack until Novem ber 6 1981 day Dr Walter Good AMAs Attorney Jack R Smith met Dr Stephen J Lukasik FCCs Chief Scientist Mr Donald D Campbell FCCs Office Science Technology somewhat surprise disclosure learned FCC proceeding final draft NPRM according Dr Lukasik reason believe would released some time February 1982 informed planned FCC/ RC Awareness Program Dr Lukasik sug gested 1 hold up request interim RC channels because would delay issuance NPRM covering new 50 plus 23 channels 2 continue plans make formal presentation FCC Commissioners will explain urgent need new channels will benefit us proposal comes up before final vote 3 hold off proposed letter-writing campaign large flow letters present time would greatly slow down rulemaking pro cess Dr Lukasik candid enough indi cate NPRM released planned February 1982 have right send letters presumably complaint important aspects procedure leading rule adoption will nature response NPRM AMA expects respond professional ly prepared statement supporting pro posal public also free respond FCC concerning NPRM Should consid erable number controversial responses received FCC would likely fur ther delay efforts towards obtaining new frequencies have trouble understand ing NPRM AMA proposal please give us Frequency Committee chance answer questions before attempt write FCC have worked very hard moment lets foul up now Additional Items Information 1 actual FCC presentation series presentations will made commit tee member Mr Fred Marks AMAs Attorney Jack Smith during period November 30 December 11 1981 Copies formal presentation will distributed via charter club mailing list infor mation membership 2 general Frequency Committee meet ing will held Washington week after release NPRM February 1982 will Friday/Saturday two-day session first day meeting will open public Industry representatives model press special interest groups RC cars boats will invited attend pur pose commenting NPRM second day meeting committee will draft official AMA response NPRM 3 ensuing period committee will doing lot homework long awaited Frequency Flag Control System will finalized will cover existing new RC channels Committee Member Jack Albrecht has charged re sponsibility providing detailed Phase-In Plan plan will explain start using new channels old seven channels will phased out also obtaining trial run computer printouts licensed industrial commercial radio stations operating 72-73 MHz 75 MHz bands reports will eventually form basis personal selection RC channels throughout country 4 RC manufacturers encouraged begin development work narrow-band RC receivers Such receivers will greatly enhance use new 50 plus 23 channels Manufac turers should also consider need re ceiver design would utilize odd lF frequency such 16 MHz have dual conversion must consider options design work since image intermodulation lM problems will arise attempting use full 10 MHz band 720 730 MHz aircraft use existing 455 kHz IF receivers RC industry should also prepare make necessary frequency changes get modelers new channels using existing equipment soon possible after FCC Report Order takes effect Future Plans Dr Walter Good reports AMAs 900 MHz experimental RC equipment ordered REFTEC Company Mildenhall England nearing completion transmitters already working provid ing 250 milliwatts RF power output re ceivers complete except special crystals As soon crystals received equipment will shipped AMA Committee members Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson will proceed flight test program hoped some initial test data will available first quarter 1982 Should 900 MHz prove feasible RC purposes will open some new doors future exclusive channels FCC encour aged efforts area Conclusions can look back 1981 year notable progress FCC/RC area Hope fully 1982 will contain finest moment Speaking whole AMA thank Fre quency Committee members patient dedication task times seemed almost hopeless still have reason believe will achieve goals new fre quencies 1982 Bob Aberle Chairman AMA RC Frequency Committee February 1982 75 AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington D Good News Synopsis- November 7-8 1981 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions November 7-8 1981 AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA near Washington DC copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Head quarters available approximately February 15 minutes will become official after Coun cil review next Council meeting January 29 should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Cliff Piper District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Horrace Cain VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Homer Smith VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Charlie Spear Howard Crispin District 4 Jim Sears District 6 Ron McNally Control Line Con test Board chairman also present along several other guests representatives AMA HQ Reports heard following committees Building Fund RC Frequency Film Projects Bylaws Scholarship Nats Executive Corn mittee CD Qualifications Nats Procedures Nominations Procedures Contest Coordinator Guidelines 1 1982 Nats After noting Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ would available next summer approved change Nats site Lincoln NE Nats Executive Committee decide dates location Free Flight events Districts 2 4 7 9 11 Executive Director Against 3 Abstained 1 6 ecre jary/Treasurer Also Nats budget amount $20000 unanimously ap proved cover necessary excess costs operation Nats Abstained 8 10 Secretary/Treasurer After failure motion provide RC Soaring event trophies same basis Pattern Pylon approved have same trophy policy Nats events 2 4 11 S/T ED Presi dent Against 1 356 7 AbstainedS 9 2 Scholarships An expanded program up $10000 available AMA grants approved ~gpt District 8 An amendment also accept outside dona tions scholarship fund approved unanimously 1981 total $4250 approved unanimously awarded six candidates among total 15 applied 3 FAI Expenses approved unani mously certain Headquarters costs connection US hosting World Cham pionships such travel lodging HQ personnel trophies flags national thems would charged general AMA FAI budget rather operating budget World Championships also approved 1982 Control Line World Championships AMA would fund assistant team manager three Combat pit men same extent team team manager 2 3 479 10 11 S/T ED Against 1 5j Abstained 6 4 Investment Policy As supplement basic current policy investing long term six months surplus funds high terest government insured Certificates Deposit approved invest short term surplus funds money market accounts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 Abstained 1 also approved unanimously Secretary/Treasurer report regularly Council concerning AMAs investment accounts 5 Frequency Committee Following re port committee chairman announced FCC promised ac tion February 82 AMAs petition RC frequencies Council unanimous ly approved $10000 budget committee operations next year 6 Executive Director Salary ap proved increase Executive Directors salary 2% retroactive January 1 1981 order provide him same cost living compensation previously approved other HQ employees 24 7 9 11 S/T Against 1 3 5 6 Abstained 10 ED 7 Secretary/Treasurer Budget ap proved reimburse Secretary/Treasurer $21344 expenses above 1981 budget 2 5 7 911 S/Ti Against 3 4 6fJ 10 Abstained ED B Vice-President Budgets approved reimburse following amounts VP expenses excess 1981 budget Dis trict 7$1 District 8$62317 District 9 $334 District 1 1$452 2 5 6 7 8 11 SIT ED Against 3 10 Abstained 4 9 9 Club Patches approved pro vide chartered club five patches club officers President Vice-President Secre tary Treasurer Field Marshal 1 234 579 11 S/T ED Against 6j 10 10 PR Proposal Following discussion goals priorities AMA PR approved have Executive Director pro vide next Council meeting proposal budget recommendations re structured PR department HQ including special event activities 1 2 457 89 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 6 11 1982 Budget After extensive ques tioning discussion concerning updated budget 1982 developed HQ budget approved modified Council 3 4 6 7 9 11 S/T ED Against 1 2 58 Abstained 10 12 Bylaws Amendments After extensive discussion pointby-point review laws Committee recommendations complete package approved unanimously also approved dissenting vote 3 send changes single document Leader Members vote after first year sooner possible 13 Safety Code Changes approved delete 40-pound model weight limit favor requirement models over 20 pounds flown same manner air show team flight demonstrations described paragraph 5 General Sec tion Safety Code 1 2346 7 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 5I also approved add General Section Safety Code following specific wording comply previous Council-ap proved requirement will fly model unless identified name ad dress AMA number model Note does apply models flown indoors 1 2 3 4 6 710 1 1S/T ED Against 5 8 Abstained 7 14 PAl Indoor Committee proposal Jim Richmond change makeup Indoor Team Selection Committee approved 6 10 S/T Against 234 5 7 9 11 ED Abstained 1 15 Special Interest Groups Noting prob lems trying define standard criteria such groups approved unanimously form committee recommend details different concept based individual presentations groups Dave Brown named chairman work Homer Smith Travis McGinnis 16 Run-off Election necessary con clude current election approved use same procedures last year 17 VP 6 Replacement necessary due District 6 election higher office res ignation approved Jim Seats current AVP replace Cain 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 Against 5 7 Abstained 4 S/T ED 18 Awards new Presidents Legion Honor award approved presentation once per year upon concurrence President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Foi- 3 5 6 8 10 S/T ED Against 24 7 11 Abstained 19 Also approved unanimously three Awards Excellence chartered clubs two District 9 District 7 two Superior Service Awards Districts 6 10 two AMA Fellowships Districts 4 10 Dis tinguished Service District 2 Recipients will named time presentation continued page 81 76 Model Aviation Shown 74th General Conterence ot PAl Japan last October John Worth R AMA Executive Director Secretary FAIs aeromodeling committee receiv ing Paul Tissandier diplome certificate PAl President Prince de Ligne Belgium Previous US aeromodelers recog nized award Frank Zaic 19551 Al Lewis 19571 Walt Good 19591 Maynard Hill 1965 John Clemens 1974 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 month going discuss three subjects will have great impact AMA two will affect us future years 1982 NATS Most sadly must report Lakehurst NJ will site 1982 problem within control AMA rather due requirements test pro grams Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fact prepared put final blessing site November Executive Council meeting What happened aware test program might underway mid-summer NAEC personnel indicated program completed Nats time would far enough along allow interruption us necessary Unfortunately test program has rescheduled now will impossible use main test runway need mandatory holding Nats Lakehurst Yet future brighter discussions Captain Kraft commanding officer Lakehurst assured DO want us wants work us toward suitable date 1983 feels possible much advance planning give us resaonable assurance site availability No guarantees sincere wants us NEW RC FREQUENCIES best news year RC fliers comes Bob Aberle Chairman Fre quency Committee Dr Walter Good Frequency Committee member have assured Chief Scientist FCC notice proposed rule making NPRM concerning new frequencies will issued February authorization may issued early August 1982 probabilities well ad vised NOT start letter writing campaign PLEASE until read something pages receive official communication AMA Headquarters contrary re frain writing FCC Senator Congressman other official office Such move can seriously jeopardize dates set us back months years SOON manufacturers radio systems will designing new receivers assure narrow-band reception may well re quired safe operation some new frequencies Im certain being electronic engineer either way RC segment hobby will no longer plagued continuing minimization frequencies fly positive step long last BYLAWS AMENDMENTS historic accomplishment 1981 Executive Council just has revamp Bylaws unanimous vote changes accepted now go vote Leader Members AMA heartily endorse amendments Lets discuss some significant changes ARTICLE VIII new section 2 will add ed present sections 2 3 renum bered accordingly new section provides calling Executive Council meetings President five Executive Council members 5% voting members Academy principle impact now membership has means forcing Council meet deliberation specific itemized issues has result putting some power back hands membership new section 4 will add ed replacing old section 3 clarifies motions resulting annual member ship meeting requires Executive Council deliberation motion next Coun cil meeting after annual membership meeting ARTICLE IX Sections 1 3 extensive ly revised section 11 added Section 1 changes clarify may proxy VP nomination meeting new section 11 provides no incumbent officer de sires run reelection can removed ballot unless three-fourths majority Nominating Committee present voting shall withhold name ballot revisions section 3 will have outstanding effect future elections changes remove majority require ment election replacing plurality requirement means whoever re ceives highest vote count election will declared winner No costly run-off elections revision can also mean Nominating Committee efforts might reduced merely verifying nomi nees qualifications particular office ARTICLE X Section 1 changes provide three-year term elected officers instead present two-year term several reasons feel excellent move Presently possible half Execu tive Council replaced year causing gross discontinuity information flow plan one-third approximately Council subject replacement year Costs elections will somewhat less since year out three will no national officer elected ballots will mailed districts electing vicepresidents Section 2 being revamped provide election district new VP event vice-president should no longer able serve capacity reason present system provides done Executive Council Under revised Bylaws Council will still replace VP event vacancy occurs during last three months term must make appointment among AVPs district Section 3 re-written better define duties President names him Chief Executive Officer Section 4 redefines duties Secretary/Treasur er changes title line duties Executive VP still monitors financial affairs AMA Also Executive VP assumes duties President event President should leave office during term Section 5 changed clarify Executive Directors duties Section 6 deleted being obsolete ARTICLE XI new section 6 being added provide method member can submit request Executive Council action item item may seem insig nificant until now has no formal procedure available member assure maximum opportunity idea reach point discussion Executive Council Please note does guarantee acceptance item Council least now chance several other minor changes improve wording clarify intent laws Committee chaired Bifl Mathews has done outstanding job has personal thanks efforts heartily recommend adoption amendments Leader Member vote Ballots purpose should mail time read OTHER COUNCIL ACTION new award has instituted honor specific people groups organizations have contributed greatly AMA both physical support financial award known PRESIDENTS LEGION OF HONOR may well become prestigious award AMA can bestow short Hall Fame must presented once calendar year majority three voting awardthe President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director award wont find mantlepiece can rest assured recipient will strongest supporters AMA can possibly have Special interest groups will like idea have changed requirements recognition Basically recognition will easier still simple will necessary write report stating group feels proper group represent interest report has presented Execu tive Council either person through VP followed Council vote accept reject RUN-OFF being able find crystal ball hampers ability make predictions however signs point probability run-off election Secretary/Treasurer possibly VP District Xl cant guess will run-off ballot can strongly recommend vote return ballot just quickly can Its important Once again PLEASE NOT write FCC Congressman Senator other official about frequency pro posal can HURT February 198277 Secretary-Trsasurers Report Jim MoNeill AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Richard Weaver Pensacola writes Ive AMA member 3 years AMA Rule Book sending now Richard trusty right hand up AMA Headquarters Mr Mike Woodfolk case Ernie Wrisley Santee CA became CD wanted special AMA number few three digit ones left CDs request mas Hucks Marietta GA writes paid dues June 22 mags takes certain lag time get going Thomas now should have received schedule dont get back us ruce Heald Rancho Cordova CA writes paid extra mags come envelopes dont always come way workimg problem Bruce Everybody AMA wants member receive everything properly AMA Head quarters does pretty good considering have 82000 members thing might speed solutionswrite Michael Woodfolk directly AMA Washington very quick help Gary Fuller Editor Gas Fumes news letter Juneau Alaska RC Club sent picture shown below Pictured above group important fliers posing after FF meet held Sep tember Terre Haute IN LR standing Carl Bopp Kevin Harris Jim Harris Bob Godfrey Roger Fish (LR kneeling Steve Ragsdale Al Meyers Ron Pound Ron club President Mr Donald May sent picture information Dopesheet Editor club hosts District VI Fun Fly Championships annually want everybody come send invi tation Ill sure come Terry Rimert Mr Free Flight Jack sonville FL area sent snap Jenifer Lord Miss District V 1981 holding Jim Walstons Gas FF Terry promotes King Orange annually Florida Shown Mrs Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Joyce listed AMA Execu tive Secretary responsibilities little bit everything Washington office anything official greeter welcomer visitors strangers come see joint Hun dreds have met Joyce over years various Nats around country can agree pleasant relaxed understanding persons ever put earth Joyce happily mar ried Harry Hager have two brats own growing up invite go AMA home office Wash ington see yourself asked Joyce day sweet everybody confided grew up four older brothers single day used beat up learned very pleasant See next month 78 Model Aviation ladies making model airplanes competing contests Mrs Ann Betz New Orleans Ann has built several Peanut Scale models Peck Polymer flies better last Husband Bobby built SE 5 shown So enthralled Bobby FF models comes straight home spends time building little airplanes Ann couldnt keep Bobby out workshop began building herself Thats nice looking model picture ILRI Jerry Cox Bob Beanhardt wood clustered around big scale Piper Cub airplane has camera can get started Jerry going take some pictures melting glacier water standing part Mendenhall Glacier going have hurry because melting FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident DEDICATED IN CASPER City Casper Wyoming population 65000 approximately sits North Platte River Valley foot Casper Mountain Some years ago forward-look ing administration Casper instituted voluntary 1% retail sales tax proceeds penny tax would used finance capital improvements would benefit residents make life enjoyable city revenue provided fund 1100 acres land purchased 1975 form basis recreation area east side town Local model aviation en thusiasts recognized opportunity acquire place fly formed Casper Airmodelers Association Asso ciation immediately asked require ments considered backed up presentation well-documented proposal covered model aviation its aspects Association followed up Model Airport Master Plan detailed runways parking areas taxiways pit areas pavillion other items desirable completed facility Gary Clapp donated professional services Gary civil engineer largely responsible liaison City staff acceptance pro posal Bearing mind modelers Geoff Styles competing other demands city fund ed recreation areas determined helpful possible providing labor necessary making strong effort solicit support local businesses Model Airport Master Plan ac cepted City Casper incorporated overall plan new North Platte Park Step accomplished now Association set themselves goal acquaint local officials model aviation same time build up public image organization sport came time spend city funds could confident project would still go ahead Through individual con tacts public displays such big Mall Show year club got publicity gradual acceptance activities 1981 decided time ripe Model Airport developed amazing display unity cooper ation club members got effort high gear Selected members called various local companies requesting support Model Airport short time raw ma terials started arriving field Lumber concrete blocks roof shingles concrete made available Asso ciation long list area businesses Grading started runways pit areas Club members built own forms soon concrete being poured under guidance experienced concrete man loaned em ployer occasion City Casper saw much effort energy being put project club mem bers decided accelerate partici pation Work scheduled done over three year period completed less four months privilege being hand official opening September 12 1981 Frankly amazed see main 400 50 foot runway auxiliary runway 200 50 feet paved taxiways paved pit area spectator fence behind pit tagged weatherproof signs identifying radio frequencies 50 25 foot pavillion built Club members painted City works de partment Runways pits protected post cable barricade designed keep off-highway vehicles spectators away active surfaces Already promised later installation enough sod cover areas between pavillion pits lawn sprinkling system will keep grass green trees playground equipment Model Airport has earmarks showplace going flying field city regardless size would proud have its model aviators hand opening ceremonies Mayor Casper Mr James Sandison lovely wife Pat Kenneth Erickson City Manager Larry Harms Parks Superin tendent Mel Johnson Public Works Director Travis McGinnis District IX VicePresident Bob Ball President Casper Airmodelers Chuck Brannon Associate February 1982 79 Aerial view Iasper Model Airport labove letti shows main auxiliary runways taxiways pit areas pavilion concrete block storage building parking lot Photo Carla Corson right above Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs presents Appreciation Award Jim Sandison Mayor Casper support model aviation Casper Below left Casper Aeromodelers Association Opening Day Below right ribbon cutting ceremony Casper Model Airport September 12 1991 L R Lem Erickson City Manager Jim Sandison Mayor i R- IiI Treasurer Bob Ball Club President Chuck Smith Club Secretary Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs $25OOOO MODEL AIRPORT Vice-President District IX added list dignitaries Mayor Casper paid tribute planning dedication vision hard work demonstrated throughout project local modelers said can attitude club members con vinced City dealing serious group people would cooperate fullest extent first class coordina tion between persons involved pushed Model Airport project usable stage very short period Ken Erickson City Manager very clear praise club said planned approach developed working drawings done excellent job public relations city officials per formed lot hard work conjunction members Public Works Depart ment also praised citizens Casper voting support voluntary 1% sales tax has paid improve ments including new City Hall new Justice Building new fire stations parks especially new 1100 acre recreation area great pleasure present Appre ciation Awards Mayor Mr Erickson Mr Harms Mr Johnson support model aviation Casper area Full coverage event provided tele vision radio local newspaper citizens Casper got opportunity know what happening Club sponsored huge barbecue guests visitors food supplies donated hotels food outlets other interested companies highlight opening ceremony thrilling flying display Jim Good 1940 Waco UPF-7 biplane equipped smoke generator Civil Air Patrol pro vided color guard colors presented National Anthem played very happy rewarding day everyone involved project happy smiling faces everywhere much good food drink conversation enjoyed crowd over 300 people did happen Casper spirit small city spirit West did can small club 36 members solicit get over $150000 worth construction materials What got Mayor City Manager city departments just interested model airport club members selves club has already promised City will provide additional conveni ences improvements Model Airport 1982 1983 until have show place nation think can identified enthusiastic integrity Association devoted themselves getting job done primed pump cranked handle did ask outside help unless prepared commit themselves hard work covered possible sources materials needed rewarded really fantastic cooperation dozens local companies Casper Wyoming have first-rate example what can accomplished through foresight planning hard work AMA clubs would like know about magnificent project came reality should contact AMA Headquarters details will made available once should contact Casper point view would like offer congratulations Flying Site Department Casper Airmodelers providing very fine example rest country Nice going Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Amazing Dues Response Last August AMA Executive Council approved vote dues increase 1982 generally concern pessimism regarding news would accepted among optimistic favoring increase matter fiscal responsibility nobody anticipating highly favorable response has re sulted AMA HQ previously submit ted preliminary budget 1982 revised include likely effects dues crease took conservative approach some took liberal predicted would end up same number members 82 81 Some optimism involved based record-breaking 1981 membership year saw total 82763 AMAers registered So fingers crossed said hoped end up same num ber 82 enough new members make up dropped out due unhappiness over increase So far response looks much better 35000 already registered 82way ahead last year natural optimism has resulted response tempered knowledge got membership renewal notices out earlier year may have elected re spond earlier since could save $2 doing possible therefore merely seeing people signing up sooner before surer what expect year well have wait until about March 1 current trend continues will have another record-breaking year very real possibility about 85000 members 82 could go higher next item comes pass Frequency Breakthrough After months discouragement concerning progress lack AMAs petition FCC fre quencies big light suddenly turned early November key FCC official position speak authoritatively said could expect official publication proposal February 82 required public comment important step necessary before real chance adoption can expected After publication depends upon nature public response whether FCC likely approve proposal little no significant opposition pro posal could have new RC frequencies end summer Thus have told positive action FCC will take place very soon compared previous guesses supposi tions about what might happen puts whole new light picture out look suddenly much brighter Keep fingers crossed add some pray ers keep faithrelief RC interference problems could just around corner does come about further growth potential RC tremendous 1982 could biggest year yet Benefit Big Birds basis what fly fly AMA Executive Council has removed 40 pound weight limit models flown accord ance AMA Safety Code Instead Council has approved modi fication Code says mod els above 20 pounds should flown same manner required air show team demonstrations simply requires straight line established wherever heavier models flown flying done side line spectators kept other side line Thats very elementary common sense requirement simply says con sciously careful fly big and/or heavier birds Its completely compatible flying smaller models too adopting change AMA Safe ty Code effect extend AMA liability protection commonly called insurance flying quarter scale third scale large model aircraft Thus fly big birds no longer need feel left out AMA picture No extra charge required such cover age merely AMA membership card adherence AMA Safety Code end result should closer relationship between AMA Quarter Scale Aircraft Asso ciation QSAA International Minia ture Aircraft Association IMAA least direction safety No matter what size model crashes problem us need stand together safely enjoy what fly AMA Safety Code change now makes possible Increased Benefit National Car Rental 100 free miles day benefit has increased unlimited mileage local car rentals small mileage charge will apply one-way rentals no mileage charge car returned local area Synopsis continued page 76 19 Miscellaneous Actions Presidential direction information items commit tee Film Prolects Byrne appointed re place Piper monitor Council 80 Model Aviation i5 RC Frequencies announced FCC promised February 1982 release AMAs petition public comment prior final action c Building Fund Goal $10000 per dis trict announced supplement current total approximately $50000 d Special Recognition Cliff Pipers retire ment VP service after 14 years noted presentation special plaque addition normal Meritorious Service Award e Contest Calendar As experiment two issues ModelAviation published May June will include months normal listing plus simplified listing other contests f Reduced Dues Special consideration disabled low fixed income referred special committee Cain Mathews examine various dues rates different classes membership 20 Next Meeting January 30 Saturday Dallas TX conjunction Hobby Industry America annual trade show Ap proved except District 10 DONT F LY CL MODE LS NEAR POWER LINES toneecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aodate VIeePraldmnsa Robert C Brocleur 406 Main Street Nashua NIl 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 eoet, Or. Ladyard CT 06339 Wiitiero Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kitrery ME 03904 goes just time First off heartfelt thanks appointed volunteers have helped District affairs through years PAUL PENNEY has devoted thankless dedicated years post Contest Coordinator give very warm vote gratitude HEN RY STRUCK FF Contest Board member say very big word appreciation GEORGE HIGGINS UC CB member long service warm well done Ed Izzo always visible contest scene well known throughout AMA endeavors thanks much attention job RC CB member finally Dick Sherman Mr Model Aviation himself years sincere interest action rules governing Scale Ill miss working Thanks lot AVPs including served back some years ago along present members wish say has pleasure having out represent AMA Some may well asked continue serve new District Vice-Presi dent writing strongly feel will John Smith Guess will survive two Smiths Council because have several Johns years combine Johns now Smiths least someone Council meeting addresses person either Smith John lot people will pay attention brings out subject must address concerning last Council meeting Itt spite some promis es made President Grigg some state ments regarding budget slashing effort meeting Council WE managed spend another least budget another 20 30 thousand dollars already anticipated larger spending ability gained last dues increase dues free cant help feel still pricing ourselves out hobby Lets see Council can hold line another year present $30 rate Open members Thanks Council wonderful plaques recognition years service make want remember good times during 14 years emo tions little out hand departed final meeting would have gone pretty well controlled except Vince Mankowski gave hug late last meeting got up leave pulled plug reasonable self-control Thanks John Grigg special efforts behalf challenge complete three year term best interests modelers special con cern toward continuing so-called Junior problem special interest groups divided Nats other problems will continue Stand proud John helped put want proud own person New Jersey New Yoh II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaeoaat VIePvemdnu Pete Bienchini 260s Broadway Yankees NY 10706 Frank Dreuch 9 Willow Ave. Pis&taway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 48 Cory Dr Tome River NJ 08753 Adum Settler 50 Rendi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts last months edition column told middle November expected re ceive official confirmation 1982 Nats would held Lakehurst Naval Air Center New Jersey thus bringing important event east coast first time since 1969 Well middle November HAVE given word expected SHALL have Nats Lakehurst NOT UNTIL 1983 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE facts Navy-Washington NAVWASH has now informed NavyLakehurst NAVLAK carrier-deck test program originally scheduled start April 1982 conclude June 1982 July latest has instead rescheduled commence June year possibly conclude until August ie NATS MONTH tests Navy will require full use 12900 foot test runway have site RC Pattern Pylon events well Control Line AMAs Nats Executive Committee has now ruled runway Lakehurst Nats would feasible NAVLAK disappointed Lastly thanks District clubs have kept informed through years club publications contest notices letters some good some constructive concerned heeded Please con tinue mailing lists possible Keep club meetings short busi ness end provide constructive programs members sure put addresses club publications Keep nose down turns keep tail-wheel locked present AVPs BOB BRODEUR BILL WILBUR GEORGE PARKER MIKE SCHINDLER recently resigned RAY GIBOLEAU lasting gratitude because wonderful people highly pleased prospect having Nats 82 fact would still favor presence 1982 AMA could possibly manage get along test runwaywhich course CANNOT Hopefully shall have clear course 1983 Through Nats Executive Committee AMA has established following ro tated Nats schedule future 1982 Lincoln NE 1983Lakehur N 1984 Reno NV 1985Lake Charles LA Seguin TX important thing bear mind point NAVLAK has denied us use base As far con cerned welcome have Nats 82 AMA can two mile-plus test runway As stated AMA Nats Executive Committee however has formally ruled CANNOT THAT THAT offer sincere thanks Capt Robert Kraft CO Lakehurst Nick Grand Public Affairs Officer Hank Likes southern New Jersey AVP works basefor combined help effort So see have really accomplished great deal say intrib ute AMA members over 1000 number signed petitions east coast Nats 82 pledged support such undertaking Thanks Garden State Circle Burners Clifton NJ spear-heading effort Glen Meador Karen Schmidt inval uable assistance Remember officially scheduled AMA 83 Nats Lake hurst credit have learned much fact has emerged above else realization FINDING Nats site thing OB TAINING AMA APPROVAL something elsemore next page February 1982 81 nit,, pin.nuws tem urn Cae snn Massa cousmusi Model Aviation Hami Fame certificate about present inductee Lou Andrews left Fred Bellows Jr picture Syracuse Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association will hold its Sixth Annual Symposium Syracuse NY February 6 1982 important annual events District II calendar can arrange attend should means upstate modelers present interesting show replete exhibits impressive Scale event name implies seminars day devoted various facets aeromodeling conducted nationally recog nized authorities upon various subjects time have lined up such well-known modeling personalities Dave Brown Don Lowe others President John Grigg ex pects attend shall conduct Dis trict II membership meeting meetings useful serve face-toface clearing house variety ques tions concerned AMA member has about organization its policies Like time-honored Chinese proverb holds belief picture worth thousand words believe AMA membership meeting worth thousand letters After open exchange views Th nature two-way street unilateral letter NOT Foggy Lens Department much room photos time just couldnt resist sharing shot Somers Giant Scale meet could Ohio osylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Auaeiaea VlmPreaidnta Joe Cibee 38980 Vagey Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 504 21st Se. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heirman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Lairni Jacknon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugerte Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottitala PA 15683 Boy does time fly time wish everyone Merry Christmas least hope receive around Christmas time As being written cant help wonder will last column District Ill VP should last column congratulate winner election wish him luck District Ill representa tive Executive Council would also appropriate thank AVPs Con test Board members Contest Coordinators other individuals have given time make hobby/sport model aviation enjoyable us got letter other day AVP Joe Elben announcing National Model Air plane Show Cleveland scheduled year March 12-14 Randal Park Mall probably largest static show/com petition country would well worth try attend first March us getting itchy about flying seeing old gang ideal time get group together club head show Last month told Id report Council meeting budget review Well didnt cut budget captioned OKAY GUYS WHERE IS THAT BOOSTER BATTERY Random Notes 1982 WRAM Show scheduled February 20-21. Ed Whitten reports special Indoor contest Columbia University November 8 press inter views photos Massari Rockland County RC has named Kraft Radio representative area ffrey Styles contact AMA HQ have flying site problem. d like join Unified Scale Pattern Judges Association USPIA have application blanks t award dust-collecting tro phies contests now instead give AMA Building Fund plaques details contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ GEAR UP AND LOCKED rather increased slightly cover costs some expanding some new projects example increased scholarship budget $4200 $10000 next year increased Frequency Committee budget $10000 enable aggressively pursue new frequencies voted fund three man pit crew Com bat next CL World Championships gave Executive Director 2% raise match given earlier other employees wish could apply little Reaganomics operations must admit necessary creases will improve ability serve AMA membership Other things accom plished force anyone flying model airplane weighing over 20 pounds comply section 5 Safety Code straight line demarcation between people fly ing dropped 40 pound limit defer ence above voted require either AMA number name address models except flown indoors major portion meeting taken up approval new set bylaws would change few things way operate major changes would change title present Secretary/Treasurer Execu tive VP adequately describes responsibility authority take over President temporary absense President also chief financial officer Academy other really significant change term office elected members Executive Council President Executive VP District VPs will three years approximately 1/3 being elected reelected given year new Bylaws should hands Leader Members approval time read hope pass reflect tremendous amount work part Executive Council committee being presented full support Council AMA Chapter program step right direction toward improving repre sentation clubs views problems AMA has overwhelmingly accepted areas Id like see situa tion District Ill would have associations clubs chapters four quadrants Ohio three sections Pennsylvania east central west east West Virginia envision member club sending two representatives bimonth ly chapter meetings chapters sending two representatives district meeting semiannual annual basis meeting would include VP AVPs possibly Contest Board members Contest Coordinators would involve 20-30 people could reasonably discuss mutual problems solutions well ask questions have input heard AMA district officers wouldnt necessary impose absolute boundaries sections club could join asso ciation common interest club can see lot advantages program sort particularly comes coordination events other contests well done CC organization effective youth programs liasion between clubs common problems different interests obviously would aid AMA officials representing best possible way Anyone willing WORK such program should contact nearest AVP listed top column hope will coordinate efforts District Ill has second largest number clubs AMA such effort would probably effective AMA Building Fund growing too slowly saw model new Head quarters building made former AMA President Johnny Clemens Council meeting wont fire up enthu siasm nothing will recently bought Building Fund promotional items pins patches etc unused portion VP budget 81 will sending AVPs us push Building Fund manner Fund gets twice moneyfirst buy items budget second items bought YOU Support Building Fund Till next month hope Delaware Distort ol Colombia Marylaod h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaomats VleereaIden Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chempine 205 Tiptoe Rd Newport Nawn VA 23806 Howard Crinpin 611 Baechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V 8111 Helnra 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fall Church VA 22042 CtrarlenSoear 910 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 have just returned two day Coun cil meeting Washington DC Among major items voted revisions AMA Bylaws lot time effort 82 Model Aviation went revisions update correct sections needed changed due changes AMA operations Very shortly copies revised Byiaws will sent out Leader Members AMA voting Please sure Leader Members discuss revised Bylaws local club members sure vote important changes will term office AMA elected officers new Bylaws call three-year term office rather two-year term like now have feel very good idea As now 2-year term half AMA Council can replaced year makes very difficult get anything accom plished time spent training updating new Council members takes approximately year after elected Council get feel things find out what its about approve new Bylaws urge vote whether its pro con least VOTE Also Council meeting some discussion combining Special Events Department Flying Sites De partment am opposed long Flying Site Representative Geoff Styles saddled bogged down other responsibilities As know pet projects took long time get badly needed service members Geoff has other responsibilities will reduce effectiveness procuring flying sites would like hear thinking subject would also request write John Worth express desire keep Geoff Styles doing flying sites job burdened other activities such PR Special Events need support let John Worth know feel Lets keep Geoff Styles doing what does best After could mean keeping loos ing flying site THINK ABOUT IT second Trans-Am over now would just like thank out participated enjoyed talking also meeting new modelers other districts besides District IV lot opposition AMA Council having event like want continue might think about dropping line two district VP letting him know feel could make difference having Whats Happening District IV September 23rd privilege speaking Norfolk Aeromodelers Club meeting Control Line club real ly has act together have county supported flying site sure does get used picture below shows some normal weekend activities Anyone interested joining excellent Control Line club Norfolk VA area contact John Tate 10 Hanbury Avenue Portsmouth VA 23y2 Hickory RC Prop-Twisters Inc Hick ory Prop-Twisters organized 1968 chartered 1969 started flying old drag strip since have progressed very rapidly now have own flying site old private airport needed lots work raised money work through club raffles donations latest addition 25 x 90 shelter built year looks picture shelter aets Dlentv use club now has approximately 60 mem bers just goes show small club can get what wants works Southeastern Virginia RC Group hear SEVRCGs new field progressing slowly due weather problems now pace has picked up runway will completed shortly Also hear Fentress Scale Fun Fly huge success Prince Georges RC Club Thanks PGRC Newsletter Editoi Don Moody reprinting AMA Building Fund brochure newsletter AMA needs help can get raise funds new Headquarters way Don produce excellent news letter Tidewater RC Inc September 27th TRCC put air show Oceana Naval Air Station gave public idea what RC model building flying about reports very good show club now has plans start AMA show team Anyone interested contact Don Bruce TRCC District IV participation AMA Building Fund going pretty well now second place total money raised Bob Champine AVPNorfolk area isahead sales district Thanks Bob Keep up good work other AVPslets get going Thats month K Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Auoat Vicarmdta John Gorday 115 asybarry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillin McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 ouph Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorenan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32679 Hare, Sharam P0 Box 4506 Birrninaham AL 35208 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 What Joe Ruth Lee Campbell George Perryman have common Well sides living District V designers model airplanes currently being kitted Joe Ruths Prophet 2-meter high per formance sailplane available last Lee Campbell has series handlaunch gliders rubber models P-30 has previously featured column George Perryman man behind Sig Mini Maxer Im sure district has designers models now being kitted three just popped mind Can name some Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL put mall show air show So what may ask mall show resulted club getting photofeature article newspaper air show lead invitation perform before several thousand Boy Scouts discus sions about helping establish RC air craft Explorer Scout Post bad harvest little effort Southland Aero-Modelers Valdosta GA recently got full page spread Valdosta Daily Times lead sentence read follows people seen page playing toy airplanes fly ing Radio Controlled miniature aircraft Im happy reporter noticed dif ference told public public also learned lot joint effort South Dade RC Club Tropic Aeros RC Club helping produce program Channel 4s PM Magazine features sequence filmed Camera Copter flown Champion Mike Maas followed another model copter flown Jack Coan seems several RC clubs have dis covered crowd pleasing excitcment using CL planes during air shows Ron Keans Steve Gardinier Floridas Eglin Aero February 1982 83 George Perryman shown proto type Mini-Maxer smiling because just made three 90 second maxes No uian t crasn IvilKe Maas just checking out camera Camera Copter modelers recently put such show club newsletter extra interest runs fea tures club members located over seas last issue contained reports Norm Jimmy Faith now Guam Bill Garcia recently returned Turkey member Incirlik Aeromodelers thought flying site problems Illinois Indiana 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aaeoeime VicePreidasW Loren Holm643 Hill Brook Guincy IL 62301 Frank Huahos 401 S Birch Plattabura MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Ourgin KY 40310 Bill Zinnmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Another year May bring long flying seasonone allows enough take offs landings wear treads off tires Again challenge other AMA districts formulate club team RC fun fly program District VI need some challengers might national champions Tom Schuhand Standing L R Indianapolis IN West Side Team runner-up Bud Scott Steve Ragsdale Roland Rhein Tower Hobbies Bill Bixby presents championship team Tower radio Mike Tom allowed club keep radio Mike also individual champion plaques resulted $46500 AMAs Building Fund contributed RC Fun Flyers super nice club can purchase some ActionJohn Britt slips Hot-Dogger under limbo Tom Walker provides cool coaching fine gentlemen hosts Terre Haute IN RC Club Standing L R Les Cress Dr Charles Gray new Dis trict RC Contest Coordinator Larry Birchfield Mike Perkins Terry Fields Roy Gerritsen Front Row Don May James Bumpus thanks fine modelers especially Roy Gerritsen providing photos Next years Club Team Fun Fly has some changes special note anyone may enter state contests Details will available mid-March Woodland Aeromodelers will host nual auction Saturday February 13 630 pm Edgewood School Woodridge Dr Woodridge IL Executive Council meeting Novem ber 7-8 several items directly effect Onethe 40 pound limit no Safety Code will require models over 20 pounds flown per demon stration rules Twoyour name address must model Indoor exempt buddys plane hits puts hospital insurance void youre loser demand compliance Three Leader Members CDs etc will get vote extensive Bylaws change As usual good bad As now plan vote yes overall will have decide yourselves Nuff said Since SecretarylTreasurer election still out Im writing will done read can comment out being political First let wish best luck 1982 AMA officers endeavors Jim McNeill total empathy since write-in candidate followed footsteps last year Jims failure get ballot opinion result yielding political leverage After 1980 Nominating Committee meet ing Jim apologized AMA Headquarters previous reports concerning alleged mis conduct letters filescopies avail able cost Although somewhat tragic think apparent turn-around probably cost Jim lot respect faction within Executive Council Both opponents fine gentlemen wish bestwin lose now finale Jim Sears will some time year assume position AMA District VI Vice-President Jim resides Burgin KY computer analyst IBM hard worker will fine job Exact details time will announced later date Happy Landings Happy New Year Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wiscr" VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disrrcl VII Vice-Preoden P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Anidant Vice-Prealdesst Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr BrookfioldWI 53006 Amejata VicaPrmidents James Clark 4444 Woodviow Dr NE Ceder Rapids IA 52401 John B Lorbjeki5847 N 67th St MilwaukeeWI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4920 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr, St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmora 5013 uorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Seare 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 have several very nice invitations join club meetings banquets its always 84 Model Aviation hese modelers theIr HOt-LO~B5 made McDonnell Douglas RC Club Dis trict VIS championship club Standing L R Gene Jones Paul Geders Thad Pawlikow ski Kneeling L R John Gerhardt Jr Team Manager John Britt Tom Walker nese two teams Kneeling L R team champions Palos IL RCs Mike Fuller hard decide say NO have received October As Im reading along see Bay Area PC Club am thinking Bay area Saginaw Bay MI lower peninsula Thumb Hey can make read its Escanaba Escanaba 100 miles north Green Bay Wisconsin winter setting So talked over Tony Italiano Neither nor can make trip am getting message As well telephone conversation Bob Whitman tells people everywhere some direct contact must achieved make AMA something just source insurance Id like time trip upper regions coin cide spring thaw better first blush summer Howd like make trip Scarborough Whats AMA got offer besides insur ance became theme recent visit Radio Control Club Detroit now see need continually reiter ate AMAs value purpose new AMA member Its tough achieve focus new member ones own identifi cation AMA goes back mid-i 930s see subject constant need reiteration same breath some fellow members take another attitude having given AMA task now com menting slow response Which now about reduced membership rates disability limited income brought forward added agenda item last Council meeting discussion con clusive too encouraging incidental ly President John Grigg appointed Cain Mathews committee report question now have reduced rate Senior Citizens friends am required recite whole menu rates memory have interest other special rates whatever proper reason please prepare discussion send will forward right committee consideration action About VP paying visit far reaches district am discouraged report request funding two trips fall/winter two trips spring required budget $2500 calendar year got shot down Ex ecutive Council basic VP budget $1200 per year intended cover out-ofpocket costs conduct districts business including four annual trips Council meetings other special assignments proposed District VII meeting trips involved air fares other travel expense Cash money Well interesting discussion about VP expenses two other VPs also budget requests exceeding $1 200 annual allowance cover activity planned year addition exceeded allowance current year requests reimbursement deferred John Grigg pending Council action statement came little man across table Dont take job cant afford expense attitude minute take granted am going dip own funds conduct AMA business lose am guilty taking something granted some colleagues Council particularly example Tony Italiano Greg Seydel trips last year So things will tighten up little Hey dont get mad Heres someone real problem portions letter Carl Maroney District VII club Members club have obtained evi dence demonstrates intentional jamming RC frequencies intent destroy RC model aircraft flight Two receivers equipped loop anten nas directional reception employed test accuracy approach tested prior use modifica tions equipment directed first class amateur radio operators devices strategically located respect flying field neighbors identify source ambiguity World Engines Scanner loop antenna located home attended officer County Sheriffs Department past presi dent club TV band radio equipped loop antenna located another home directional receiver monitored clubs flying site committee chairman addition directional receivers model airplane receivers flying site detection signals 7208 mc 7224 mc test began noon models being flown 53 mc 7232 Flying continued until about 100 105 pm Mrs X returned home 110 pm signal received X home indicated two directional receivers 7208 mc signal continued about three minutes until stopped new signal detected coming X home 7224 mc about 120 pm signal detected coming X home 7232 mc caused model crash Mr X ran out house met crash site Mrs Y neighbor relative X Mrs Y owner property crash occurred seized model charged modeler tres passing model later returned Sheriffs Department obvious FCC vio lation Mr X using aircraft-only RC frequencies aircraft may also licensed would like confirmed Other FCC laws may have violated proceeding plan get X admit jamming frequencies have told know activities reason contact Mr X until have tried prove intent destroy property During summer 1981 complaint registered Town X Y re garding alleged safety noise nuisance destruction crops club has field seven years until year have enjoyed good relations neigh bors Mr X built home what once landlords property About time complaint RC model planes crashing greatly increased rate due radio inter ference Because suspected interference X and/or Y began plan test will await response will inform progress toward prosecut ing X have removed references names parties involved modelers obvious reasons checking Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters find similar interference episode Connecticut after meeting Washing ton DC Deputy Chief Commissioner decided refer matter appropriate FCC Field Office proper documentation prove offense Severe fines possible imprisionment possible Connecticut event dissipated cause flawed case apparently seems its way better results will keep eye very interesting extreme example trying keep peace flying site neighbor Arkansas siana M,ico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresidenl 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Amclate vlce-Prmidues Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75060 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesyille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Well thrill lifetime last week got ride P-Si Mustang good friend also very good modeler Gerald Martin Hereferd TX pilot belongs Confederate Air Force checked out airplanes name fewthe Mark 9 Spitfire Wildcat Thunderbolt Corsair ME-i 09 ME-i 08 P-38 P-40 Hellcat Bearcat King Cobra etc flew ME-i 09 Spitfire movie Battle Britain ME-i 09 I-lindenburg series Baa Baa Black Sheep flew Corsair big white arrow wing has also flown Mus tang several years Reno Air Races trip Hereford Old Rebel Field Mercedes TX original home CAF about 700 miles reason trip take Mustang down engine change Mustang belongs CAF Colonel Bill Hubbs Pecos TX made refueling stop St Angelo TX ground speed well over 300 mph P-Si Mus tang does very good aerobatics unbe lieveably loud wear headset survival surprised see Gerald up front reading Old Timer section Model Builder mag doing slow rolls same time passed note up front asking him warn going play could fire up video camera answered H - Im trying fly straight did some great aerobatics Mustangloops Cuban eights rolls four point rolls eight point rolls did low pass over runway Rebel Field about 10 altitude pulled up eight point roll ending about 200 altitude After landed Lefty Gardener premier pilot found ers CAF took lady England up Mustang proceeded beat up field low passes prop clearance about five feet loops rolls etcall very low altitude guess what never throttled back once During flight loops Cuban eights etc Gerald never throt tled back either Later asked both Gerald Lefty Both answered would want thing like went say Speed safe Slow suicide Later watching tapes i981 Scale Masters Lefty commented flying said never comes February 1982 85 back power backside loop diving maneuver asked told never slow down fighter except land got good video tapes both flight Gerald Lefty case body doubts what say Im getting tired people few no qualifications telling us fly fighter Lefty actually laughed out loud models flying like real airplanes going have get act together couple things should know came out Council meeting Washington know 40 pounds limit AMA insurance coverage Well now no limit weight horsepower long flown per safety rules Also must have AMA number address model covered wasnt either changes passed anyway Thats now See yall Colorado C Kansas aska S Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Olsirict IX Vice-Presidenl 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vlc-Pvinldenta Charles Bronco, 2220 Meriposa Bled. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowisy 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80815 Glen Las 3701 S 44th St Lincoln NE 68806 Tim Matiem 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 68237 Jim Alcketta 516S Cloudas Soux Folio SD 67103 some highlights AMA Executive Council meeting held November 7th 8th 82 Nats will Lincoln NE RC Frequency Committee has en gineered breakthrough FCC should get new frequen cies earlier expected Bylaws Com mittee has come up some well thought out changes make AMA life little easier live Scholarship committee has upgraded scholarship available ex ploring some other alternatives like student loans AMA Building Fund moving along pretty well still has great need An archi tectural model presented gave new perspective drawings added boost Executive Council drive District IX way needs come up lot donations carry share action existed awareness mem berships desire continue compre hensive Nats concept rotating around country like 82Lincoln 83 east coast 84Reno NV Los Angeles area 85Texas etc productive meeting coverage lot items Look de tails above highlights elsewhere upcoming issues Model Aviation As second week November AMA membership renewal reached 22628 Thats exciting compared 4972 same time 1981 7940 1980 1982 should some good year As 1981 draws close being written mid-November Id like thank District IX newsletter editors have sent along great efforts life line clubs Clubs fortunate enough have dedication newsletter editors should heap praise ton add dimension organiza tion cant duplicated other way assured sent gets read often re-read Occasionally get request assistance get newslet ter started Ill bundle up some ward person just taking task first time often get recycled Long live newsletter editors club has newsletter sent way please include mailing list Also year end thanks list Id like include District IX Associate VPs Contest Coordinators Contest Board members countless hours effort volunteer assistance other modelers nothing short heroic other Dis trict IX members feel same way take few minutes drop line Addresses MA issue everyone works better warm fuzzy coming way occasion course experience problem concern drop line also try assist constructive ideas can occasion Ill have someone another six state district ask about little reporting VP column coverage wish specific area Let say Id really welcome kind formation would area Associate Vice-President VP column will attempt share much information about what going possible something special Arizsna talitornia Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Longlois Rnchn Pa905 Vedes CA 90274 Aesoesate VloePreaidasnu 3lenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Crack CA 94598 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 96136 Bob Reynoldo Nt S Bore SI Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdee Ave. Lonq Beach CA 90808 Just few days ago returned two day Council meeting Washington spent several hours going over Bylaws Bylaws Committee have completely re vised Bylaws first paragraph last changes will put vote Leader Members shortly after first year suggestion approve changes Committee put lot study also utilized input membership revised 40 pound limit model aircraft first step making AMA insurance available Giant class models Ill fill develops nominated Dave Peltz Superior Service Award granted based computers programs Dave furnished Team Selection Finals Dave brought equipment Sacramento scored FAI World Soaring Championships flawlessly also gave Bylaws Commit tee some valuable input needed changes felt qualified superior service rest Council agreed happening get some black white color prints often work glossy prints made up describe whats happening names good too get off AVPs Through out coming months Im going ask share have past column composition since few us professional writers its going come real handy have input Basically its keep cards letters pictures comm folks Boost AMA Building Fund send donation tax deductible contact Associate Vice-President myself Weve got decals pins patches information award plaques avail able contests other awards Encourage club support special awards contests year unique attractive very importantly show membership care about rising cost AMA Headquarters rent Lets get office museum visitor center built show pride involvement great hobby sport Im hearing few reports charter clubs making donations large small some clubs planning set aside percentage money making auctions etc projects Building Fund hear other unique ways support send along well credit club column share creativity others May 1982 best modeling year ever following report cross country flight members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club sent clubs President Calvin Orr Before turning typewriter over Calvin want show team plane Below next wing L R Ron Meyer Harry Dick inson Calvin Orr back row L R Bill Comstock Ralph Perkins Jeff Dickinson Look size strap-on gas tank dream come true least partial dream come true non stop flight Cucamonga CA Las Vegas NV flight accomplished October 7 1981 distance 228 miles 45 hours elapsed time Thursday October 8 pilots crew rousted out nice warm beds before dawn practice flight 251 miles 55 hours over QSAA marathon flight course scale model Northrup Gamma originally planned used flights time ran out before ship could properly prepared Therefore non scale air86 Model Aviation craft Nosen Big Stik substituted stik used extensively flying test bed cross country pilot training flights determined interest safety three vehicles consist ing lead vehicle driver observer frequency scanner pilot vehicle pick-up truck driver observer least two pilots trail vehicle driver ob server Communication between vehicles via CB radio point departure point approximately three miles south Po mona Valley Model Airplane Club field adjacent Interstate 15 aircraft airborne 907 am up through Cajon Pass elevation 4120 MSL 940 am continuing up Interstate 15 Now way Ill give additional information aircraft standard Bud Nosen Big Stik kit particular flight minor modifications made additional gussets epoxied wing mounting bolt points both wing fuselage accommodate additional 20 lbs fuel larger gas tank time construction decided install land ing gear tail dragger configuration split elevator system used engine B 1980 model Quadra swinging 18-10 Zinger propeller fuel oil mix 401 using Bel Ray GK-1 high rpm oil obtained local motorcycle shop radio used Hobby Shack Aero Sport 6 heavy duty servos utilizing four basic functions airborne power supply consisted two 1800 MAH battery packs connected parallel fuel tank originally use scale aircraft aluminum construction baffled 38 gallon capacity fastened belly stik gross takeoff weight Pregnant Stik three gal lons fuel aboard 46 pounds Practice flights to/from beyond Cajon Pass conducted con cerned about engine performance altitude changes As found out once engine needle valves set no further adjustments necessary Performance never seemed falter up nearly 5000 feet As continued up Interstate 15 constant communication driver pilot vehicle such com mands speed up slow down accommodate effects winds aircraft Also advised obstruc tions such bridges powerlines hills trip continued problems made brief stop rest area just fore Mountain Pass comfort crew aircraft circled overhead continued through Mountain Pass eleva tion 4730 MSL experienced much wind turbulance able keep things under control proceeded through back roads Silver Bowl Stadium landed 137 pm four half hours departure time distance 228 miles approximately gallon fuel remaining following day up early fly against team San Diego QSAAs Marathon Flight Approximately 46 miles 204 mile course caught up other team find lost engine power continued through entire course repeated portion course beat old 206 mile run Spirit St Louis year before landed back dry lake bed five half hours after takeoff total 251 miles also found almost gallon gas left tank planning return 1982 QSAA meet scale model official run turned out total 10 hours flying time 479 miles approxi mately four fourth gallons gas would like point out would possible teamwork support Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club AMA sanctioned trip Las Vegas would like have special thanks team Calvin Orr Ron Meyerpilots Ralph Perkins Harry Dickinson Herb Kile drivers Jeff Dickinson Bill Comstock Lyle Hillobservers Harry Dickinsonowner builder aircraft recently sent copy Marve lous Miniatures Jed Kusick well-known Control Line flier Jed showed film around 400 Boy Scouts Larry Jolly helicopter flier note entertained some far out competition helicopter flights received names people clubs have donating Building Fund Betty StreamDistrict X has con tributed far BIRD Club leads list donors fat $670 Next Scale Squadron $500 three clubs came $100 Orange Coast RC Chula Vista RC Talispinners As individual donations Wayne Owens Walt Heinbuch have given $100 follow ing have donated $50 Larry Jenno Ed Paige Roger Clarkson Dale Singleton Joe Betty Stream Remember support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible still have AMA booth available mall show Drop line want want attend show club meeting Thermals Alaska na on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tistrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Aoejt VicePrewdenu Don Connell 22925 21st Ave. S. Des MWnes WA 98188 Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Eroadnem MT 59015 Ed McColtough 53 SE El orrtand OR 97215 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Viclvsburg St. Spokane I/VA 99208 Do, Zippy 21418 NE Main Sr Redmond I/VA 98052 Another winter season Pylon racing will undertaken Boeing Hawks First race held September 6 1981 information contact Don Rice Boeing Hawks racing coordinator 12055 206th P1 SE lssaquah WA 98027 Speaking racing seasons Pacific Northwest Sport Race Drizzle Circuit began December 13th Portland Rich Schaper host format will exactly same last season information can obtained Hying Lines editor John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Rain Bird Flyers announce Ketchikan Alaska club planning second mall show July 4th air show flying demoat Ketchikan full-size air show coming year way November/De cember issue newsletter contains excellent advice winter flying use FIMO molding material can handle impossible shapes Write Richard Robb 534 Hill Rd Ketchikan AK 99901 Guy Russo Coeur DAlene ID won Northwest Soaring Societys 1981 season championships According Societys newsletter editor Roy Anderson Walla Walla WA information pictures will next months column lot Helena Flying Tiger members participated air show Helena Airport October 17 Newsletter editor John Van Hassel says day complete success despite nasty looking weather large display set up hangars drew favorable comments large crowd Flying non-stop during alloted time slot between acts rest day Congratulations participated T-Bird Screech editor Big Sky Thunderbirds Wayne Van Meter reports another modeling club works Missoula area club will likely include Control Line Free Flight boats RC cars T-Birds welcome stimulus friendly competition second club Missoula Good luck December 5th may live infamy because date Third Annual Biplane Fun Fly event held Eagle River AK According Gary Fuller editor Gas Fumes newsletter Gastineau Aero modelers Society Juneau biplanes easy acquire Last year Heath Parasol biplane entered Ken Montoure may still have six inch cardboard bottom wing around Question did enter 1981 Saturday September 12th select group fliers representing Marymoor Club Boeing Hawks Seattle put RC model demonstration dedication new city park South Genesee Street Seattle following ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Charles Royer fearless fliers amazed assembly daring display aerial antics fliers led ace Al Wat son Steve Blackwell Joe Harris Kevin Kraft Tom McCuen Gene Weaver Randy Weaver good time according Herb Bone MARCs editor Bruce Carson editor Monocle newsletter Barons Model Club Spo kane reminds us last few pages Rule Book immense interest Included facts about AMA surance accident form emergency tele phone numbers AMA HQ needed Also included procedure follow reporting accident reimbursed recent issue Bat Sheet carried extensive article 1981 Western FAI Challenge Among things note article picture Dale Segle receiving MARCs Nagasawa Memorial Trophy Bruce Kimbel MARCs close friend Bat Sheet edited Don Zipoy District Xl AVP Kevin Collins Tom Hutchinson reports medical treatment has cleared up cancerous con dition good news us Albany Oregon kit manufacturer maga zine columnist reported information way- WNC Patter Bob Stalick editor February 1982 87 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NeW York NY 10005 Three Quick Steps Rulesmaking Automatically Make An Event Popular Absolutely Everyone have just seen dear old Indoor Easy B event ostensibly event begin ners go through wringer After trau matic siege transformation disfiguration eventual reincarnation will emerge January first pretty much beginning blaming picking anyone ts just way rules Anyway New Year Easy B model rejuvenated Indoor flying goes back livable form Let new records pile up like mad cially build ings poor Category Ill sites will first January become Category II poor II will Now Easy B has finally reached safety zone although naturally still does satisfy everyone another event enjoying growing popularity has taken its place rules-change arena BOSTONIAN maelstrom swirls mostly around question much model should weigh As first formally introduced Junior Flight minimum required weight proposed INDOOR model 10 grams quite heavy basically endurance Indoor model especially compared Indoor flying scale models somehow have NO minimum weight requirements often go down mere four grams sans rubber very respected scale sport modeler Paul Macllrath pointed out 10 grams required rather high flight speed would cause damage model crashing walls would difficult beginners adjust since model would move too fast properly observe what happening recommended seven grams adopted lower weight has proven popular IN DOOR fliers California West Coast Bostonian has become especially popular 14 grams Much praise has heaped Bostonians have made super long flights against rafters up out sight booming thermals other words California Bostoni ans OUTDOOR models some times flown indoors power certainly no harm taking Indoor event converting Outdoor event get lot fun participation event go Have seen simply super de signs articles magazines have run Bostonians especially Model Builder Walt Mooneys Boston Found Bill Hannan s Knight Boston Wrisleys Great Expectations Dick Baxters Park Streets Over Under just know theyre having great time Bob Clemens builder flier exqui site scale models feels caught middle believes rules should uniform across country sides west coasters goes other way too door models sometimes come indoors Outdoor Embryo event boosted amazing Fly ing Aces oddly has no minimum weight requirement brought indoors comes out wind rain form models weighing seven grams less Now get confused Outdoor models dont have weigh anything door models have weigh Out door models Arent getting mixed up bit Maybe would feel better Indoor Outdoor Scale models Outdoor mod els minimum weight rule Now have read through three quick easy rules solve everything am sure will exactly what necessary set up rules locality satisfy local flying Thats what sport flying about What has tb Juniors beginners Only enjoyment flying whatever rules Just best can keep improving models flight times moment dont worry about winning contests Dont crybaby expect rules designed beginners win Nominally beginner expected win flying against beginners Rather mix better mod elers learn Most experts like help Weve mixed Bostonians Embryos story have similarities Both EVE I-zzJ 1 fairly small cabin models require mini mum theoretical box fuselage crosssection volume French have come up sister Indoor event SAINT Seems like whole world just yearning cant see outstretched hands events designs both Indoor Outdoor simple fuselage models speaking designs brings us young entrepreneur DAVID ARONSTEIN marketing plans some very success ful models own design David 15 high placing Bostonians have ballasted bring up seven gram minimum Columbia University con tests Shown three-view BLUEBOY II winning seven gram Embryo has lot other interesting plans too Drop David line 50 Pasture Lane Pough keepsie NY 12603 price list send stamped return envelope Incidentally box-in-the-fuselage idea both Embryo Bostonian came older Manhattan Formula event dont confuse Manhattan pure endurance event duration seekers Both Bostonians Embryos akin Flying Scale especially Bostonian look ing scale proportions detail well good flights event has its own charm New York fliers will continue ex periment rules February 7 1982 Columbia Bob Langelius will sponsor heavy Three-Penny Bostonian event along P-Nut Speed contest parts Ed Whitten will sponsor also Columbia Manhattan PennyPlane theyre compatible contests January 24th Later spring will Third Annual Seven Gram Bostonian Championship time Charisma Factor upped 30 percent Lets see whether good scale proportions detail possible sacrifice little weight will beat out stark seven-gram mers FORWARD fray longer live like Alices Wonderland thing becomes Look Its White Rabbit stopwatch Hey timer ***** Lets rest bit See next month DAVID ARONSTEINS BLUEBOY U INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE WINGSPAN 18 WEIGHT 7 GR AREA 50 SQ 1 FI WINNER 1981 INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE CONTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WITH FLIGHT OF 2L17 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
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AMA RC Frequency Committee Status ReportNovember 1981 As result certain actions took place during week November 2 1981 have given reason believe FCC will release its long-awaited Notice Proposed Rulemaking NPRM Febru cry 1982 seems likely new 50 aircraft 23 non-aircraft channels will go effect end summer 1982 Most RC modelers well aware fact under present FCC rules must share frequencies industrial commercial radio stations Unfortu nately sharing has unbalanced nature RC modelers operate hand-held trans mitters maximum power output 3/4 watt commercial stations permitted use much higher power levels along antennas substantial height unbalanced sharing has become critical because marked increase number newly licensed industrial commercial radio stations Because growing problems RC modeler urgehtly needs new frequencies Progress towards obtaining new frequencies has painfully slow Recent major budget cuts will cause some severe staff reductions FCC expected reductions would make progress towards new frequencies difficult fore committee decided recently initiate FCC/RC Awareness Program program consist three phases Phase letter already delivered FCC Chairman Commissioners re questing personal meeting could explore possibilities obtaining tempo rary use some new channels rule waiver basis Phase Two involves presentation Commissioners Phase Three full blown letter-writing campaign part membership FCC interested members Con gress Senate support position plan attack until Novem ber 6 1981 day Dr Walter Good AMAs Attorney Jack R Smith met Dr Stephen J Lukasik FCCs Chief Scientist Mr Donald D Campbell FCCs Office Science Technology somewhat surprise disclosure learned FCC proceeding final draft NPRM according Dr Lukasik reason believe would released some time February 1982 informed planned FCC/ RC Awareness Program Dr Lukasik sug gested 1 hold up request interim RC channels because would delay issuance NPRM covering new 50 plus 23 channels 2 continue plans make formal presentation FCC Commissioners will explain urgent need new channels will benefit us proposal comes up before final vote 3 hold off proposed letter-writing campaign large flow letters present time would greatly slow down rulemaking pro cess Dr Lukasik candid enough indi cate NPRM released planned February 1982 have right send letters presumably complaint important aspects procedure leading rule adoption will nature response NPRM AMA expects respond professional ly prepared statement supporting pro posal public also free respond FCC concerning NPRM Should consid erable number controversial responses received FCC would likely fur ther delay efforts towards obtaining new frequencies have trouble understand ing NPRM AMA proposal please give us Frequency Committee chance answer questions before attempt write FCC have worked very hard moment lets foul up now Additional Items Information 1 actual FCC presentation series presentations will made commit tee member Mr Fred Marks AMAs Attorney Jack Smith during period November 30 December 11 1981 Copies formal presentation will distributed via charter club mailing list infor mation membership 2 general Frequency Committee meet ing will held Washington week after release NPRM February 1982 will Friday/Saturday two-day session first day meeting will open public Industry representatives model press special interest groups RC cars boats will invited attend pur pose commenting NPRM second day meeting committee will draft official AMA response NPRM 3 ensuing period committee will doing lot homework long awaited Frequency Flag Control System will finalized will cover existing new RC channels Committee Member Jack Albrecht has charged re sponsibility providing detailed Phase-In Plan plan will explain start using new channels old seven channels will phased out also obtaining trial run computer printouts licensed industrial commercial radio stations operating 72-73 MHz 75 MHz bands reports will eventually form basis personal selection RC channels throughout country 4 RC manufacturers encouraged begin development work narrow-band RC receivers Such receivers will greatly enhance use new 50 plus 23 channels Manufac turers should also consider need re ceiver design would utilize odd lF frequency such 16 MHz have dual conversion must consider options design work since image intermodulation lM problems will arise attempting use full 10 MHz band 720 730 MHz aircraft use existing 455 kHz IF receivers RC industry should also prepare make necessary frequency changes get modelers new channels using existing equipment soon possible after FCC Report Order takes effect Future Plans Dr Walter Good reports AMAs 900 MHz experimental RC equipment ordered REFTEC Company Mildenhall England nearing completion transmitters already working provid ing 250 milliwatts RF power output re ceivers complete except special crystals As soon crystals received equipment will shipped AMA Committee members Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson will proceed flight test program hoped some initial test data will available first quarter 1982 Should 900 MHz prove feasible RC purposes will open some new doors future exclusive channels FCC encour aged efforts area Conclusions can look back 1981 year notable progress FCC/RC area Hope fully 1982 will contain finest moment Speaking whole AMA thank Fre quency Committee members patient dedication task times seemed almost hopeless still have reason believe will achieve goals new fre quencies 1982 Bob Aberle Chairman AMA RC Frequency Committee February 1982 75 AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington D Good News Synopsis- November 7-8 1981 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions November 7-8 1981 AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA near Washington DC copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Head quarters available approximately February 15 minutes will become official after Coun cil review next Council meeting January 29 should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Cliff Piper District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Horrace Cain VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Homer Smith VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Charlie Spear Howard Crispin District 4 Jim Sears District 6 Ron McNally Control Line Con test Board chairman also present along several other guests representatives AMA HQ Reports heard following committees Building Fund RC Frequency Film Projects Bylaws Scholarship Nats Executive Corn mittee CD Qualifications Nats Procedures Nominations Procedures Contest Coordinator Guidelines 1 1982 Nats After noting Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ would available next summer approved change Nats site Lincoln NE Nats Executive Committee decide dates location Free Flight events Districts 2 4 7 9 11 Executive Director Against 3 Abstained 1 6 ecre jary/Treasurer Also Nats budget amount $20000 unanimously ap proved cover necessary excess costs operation Nats Abstained 8 10 Secretary/Treasurer After failure motion provide RC Soaring event trophies same basis Pattern Pylon approved have same trophy policy Nats events 2 4 11 S/T ED Presi dent Against 1 356 7 AbstainedS 9 2 Scholarships An expanded program up $10000 available AMA grants approved ~gpt District 8 An amendment also accept outside dona tions scholarship fund approved unanimously 1981 total $4250 approved unanimously awarded six candidates among total 15 applied 3 FAI Expenses approved unani mously certain Headquarters costs connection US hosting World Cham pionships such travel lodging HQ personnel trophies flags national thems would charged general AMA FAI budget rather operating budget World Championships also approved 1982 Control Line World Championships AMA would fund assistant team manager three Combat pit men same extent team team manager 2 3 479 10 11 S/T ED Against 1 5j Abstained 6 4 Investment Policy As supplement basic current policy investing long term six months surplus funds high terest government insured Certificates Deposit approved invest short term surplus funds money market accounts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 Abstained 1 also approved unanimously Secretary/Treasurer report regularly Council concerning AMAs investment accounts 5 Frequency Committee Following re port committee chairman announced FCC promised ac tion February 82 AMAs petition RC frequencies Council unanimous ly approved $10000 budget committee operations next year 6 Executive Director Salary ap proved increase Executive Directors salary 2% retroactive January 1 1981 order provide him same cost living compensation previously approved other HQ employees 24 7 9 11 S/T Against 1 3 5 6 Abstained 10 ED 7 Secretary/Treasurer Budget ap proved reimburse Secretary/Treasurer $21344 expenses above 1981 budget 2 5 7 911 S/Ti Against 3 4 6fJ 10 Abstained ED B Vice-President Budgets approved reimburse following amounts VP expenses excess 1981 budget Dis trict 7$1 District 8$62317 District 9 $334 District 1 1$452 2 5 6 7 8 11 SIT ED Against 3 10 Abstained 4 9 9 Club Patches approved pro vide chartered club five patches club officers President Vice-President Secre tary Treasurer Field Marshal 1 234 579 11 S/T ED Against 6j 10 10 PR Proposal Following discussion goals priorities AMA PR approved have Executive Director pro vide next Council meeting proposal budget recommendations re structured PR department HQ including special event activities 1 2 457 89 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 6 11 1982 Budget After extensive ques tioning discussion concerning updated budget 1982 developed HQ budget approved modified Council 3 4 6 7 9 11 S/T ED Against 1 2 58 Abstained 10 12 Bylaws Amendments After extensive discussion pointby-point review laws Committee recommendations complete package approved unanimously also approved dissenting vote 3 send changes single document Leader Members vote after first year sooner possible 13 Safety Code Changes approved delete 40-pound model weight limit favor requirement models over 20 pounds flown same manner air show team flight demonstrations described paragraph 5 General Sec tion Safety Code 1 2346 7 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 5I also approved add General Section Safety Code following specific wording comply previous Council-ap proved requirement will fly model unless identified name ad dress AMA number model Note does apply models flown indoors 1 2 3 4 6 710 1 1S/T ED Against 5 8 Abstained 7 14 PAl Indoor Committee proposal Jim Richmond change makeup Indoor Team Selection Committee approved 6 10 S/T Against 234 5 7 9 11 ED Abstained 1 15 Special Interest Groups Noting prob lems trying define standard criteria such groups approved unanimously form committee recommend details different concept based individual presentations groups Dave Brown named chairman work Homer Smith Travis McGinnis 16 Run-off Election necessary con clude current election approved use same procedures last year 17 VP 6 Replacement necessary due District 6 election higher office res ignation approved Jim Seats current AVP replace Cain 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 Against 5 7 Abstained 4 S/T ED 18 Awards new Presidents Legion Honor award approved presentation once per year upon concurrence President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Foi- 3 5 6 8 10 S/T ED Against 24 7 11 Abstained 19 Also approved unanimously three Awards Excellence chartered clubs two District 9 District 7 two Superior Service Awards Districts 6 10 two AMA Fellowships Districts 4 10 Dis tinguished Service District 2 Recipients will named time presentation continued page 81 76 Model Aviation Shown 74th General Conterence ot PAl Japan last October John Worth R AMA Executive Director Secretary FAIs aeromodeling committee receiv ing Paul Tissandier diplome certificate PAl President Prince de Ligne Belgium Previous US aeromodelers recog nized award Frank Zaic 19551 Al Lewis 19571 Walt Good 19591 Maynard Hill 1965 John Clemens 1974 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 month going discuss three subjects will have great impact AMA two will affect us future years 1982 NATS Most sadly must report Lakehurst NJ will site 1982 problem within control AMA rather due requirements test pro grams Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fact prepared put final blessing site November Executive Council meeting What happened aware test program might underway mid-summer NAEC personnel indicated program completed Nats time would far enough along allow interruption us necessary Unfortunately test program has rescheduled now will impossible use main test runway need mandatory holding Nats Lakehurst Yet future brighter discussions Captain Kraft commanding officer Lakehurst assured DO want us wants work us toward suitable date 1983 feels possible much advance planning give us resaonable assurance site availability No guarantees sincere wants us NEW RC FREQUENCIES best news year RC fliers comes Bob Aberle Chairman Fre quency Committee Dr Walter Good Frequency Committee member have assured Chief Scientist FCC notice proposed rule making NPRM concerning new frequencies will issued February authorization may issued early August 1982 probabilities well ad vised NOT start letter writing campaign PLEASE until read something pages receive official communication AMA Headquarters contrary re frain writing FCC Senator Congressman other official office Such move can seriously jeopardize dates set us back months years SOON manufacturers radio systems will designing new receivers assure narrow-band reception may well re quired safe operation some new frequencies Im certain being electronic engineer either way RC segment hobby will no longer plagued continuing minimization frequencies fly positive step long last BYLAWS AMENDMENTS historic accomplishment 1981 Executive Council just has revamp Bylaws unanimous vote changes accepted now go vote Leader Members AMA heartily endorse amendments Lets discuss some significant changes ARTICLE VIII new section 2 will add ed present sections 2 3 renum bered accordingly new section provides calling Executive Council meetings President five Executive Council members 5% voting members Academy principle impact now membership has means forcing Council meet deliberation specific itemized issues has result putting some power back hands membership new section 4 will add ed replacing old section 3 clarifies motions resulting annual member ship meeting requires Executive Council deliberation motion next Coun cil meeting after annual membership meeting ARTICLE IX Sections 1 3 extensive ly revised section 11 added Section 1 changes clarify may proxy VP nomination meeting new section 11 provides no incumbent officer de sires run reelection can removed ballot unless three-fourths majority Nominating Committee present voting shall withhold name ballot revisions section 3 will have outstanding effect future elections changes remove majority require ment election replacing plurality requirement means whoever re ceives highest vote count election will declared winner No costly run-off elections revision can also mean Nominating Committee efforts might reduced merely verifying nomi nees qualifications particular office ARTICLE X Section 1 changes provide three-year term elected officers instead present two-year term several reasons feel excellent move Presently possible half Execu tive Council replaced year causing gross discontinuity information flow plan one-third approximately Council subject replacement year Costs elections will somewhat less since year out three will no national officer elected ballots will mailed districts electing vicepresidents Section 2 being revamped provide election district new VP event vice-president should no longer able serve capacity reason present system provides done Executive Council Under revised Bylaws Council will still replace VP event vacancy occurs during last three months term must make appointment among AVPs district Section 3 re-written better define duties President names him Chief Executive Officer Section 4 redefines duties Secretary/Treasur er changes title line duties Executive VP still monitors financial affairs AMA Also Executive VP assumes duties President event President should leave office during term Section 5 changed clarify Executive Directors duties Section 6 deleted being obsolete ARTICLE XI new section 6 being added provide method member can submit request Executive Council action item item may seem insig nificant until now has no formal procedure available member assure maximum opportunity idea reach point discussion Executive Council Please note does guarantee acceptance item Council least now chance several other minor changes improve wording clarify intent laws Committee chaired Bifl Mathews has done outstanding job has personal thanks efforts heartily recommend adoption amendments Leader Member vote Ballots purpose should mail time read OTHER COUNCIL ACTION new award has instituted honor specific people groups organizations have contributed greatly AMA both physical support financial award known PRESIDENTS LEGION OF HONOR may well become prestigious award AMA can bestow short Hall Fame must presented once calendar year majority three voting awardthe President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director award wont find mantlepiece can rest assured recipient will strongest supporters AMA can possibly have Special interest groups will like idea have changed requirements recognition Basically recognition will easier still simple will necessary write report stating group feels proper group represent interest report has presented Execu tive Council either person through VP followed Council vote accept reject RUN-OFF being able find crystal ball hampers ability make predictions however signs point probability run-off election Secretary/Treasurer possibly VP District Xl cant guess will run-off ballot can strongly recommend vote return ballot just quickly can Its important Once again PLEASE NOT write FCC Congressman Senator other official about frequency pro posal can HURT February 198277 Secretary-Trsasurers Report Jim MoNeill AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Richard Weaver Pensacola writes Ive AMA member 3 years AMA Rule Book sending now Richard trusty right hand up AMA Headquarters Mr Mike Woodfolk case Ernie Wrisley Santee CA became CD wanted special AMA number few three digit ones left CDs request mas Hucks Marietta GA writes paid dues June 22 mags takes certain lag time get going Thomas now should have received schedule dont get back us ruce Heald Rancho Cordova CA writes paid extra mags come envelopes dont always come way workimg problem Bruce Everybody AMA wants member receive everything properly AMA Head quarters does pretty good considering have 82000 members thing might speed solutionswrite Michael Woodfolk directly AMA Washington very quick help Gary Fuller Editor Gas Fumes news letter Juneau Alaska RC Club sent picture shown below Pictured above group important fliers posing after FF meet held Sep tember Terre Haute IN LR standing Carl Bopp Kevin Harris Jim Harris Bob Godfrey Roger Fish (LR kneeling Steve Ragsdale Al Meyers Ron Pound Ron club President Mr Donald May sent picture information Dopesheet Editor club hosts District VI Fun Fly Championships annually want everybody come send invi tation Ill sure come Terry Rimert Mr Free Flight Jack sonville FL area sent snap Jenifer Lord Miss District V 1981 holding Jim Walstons Gas FF Terry promotes King Orange annually Florida Shown Mrs Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Joyce listed AMA Execu tive Secretary responsibilities little bit everything Washington office anything official greeter welcomer visitors strangers come see joint Hun dreds have met Joyce over years various Nats around country can agree pleasant relaxed understanding persons ever put earth Joyce happily mar ried Harry Hager have two brats own growing up invite go AMA home office Wash ington see yourself asked Joyce day sweet everybody confided grew up four older brothers single day used beat up learned very pleasant See next month 78 Model Aviation ladies making model airplanes competing contests Mrs Ann Betz New Orleans Ann has built several Peanut Scale models Peck Polymer flies better last Husband Bobby built SE 5 shown So enthralled Bobby FF models comes straight home spends time building little airplanes Ann couldnt keep Bobby out workshop began building herself Thats nice looking model picture ILRI Jerry Cox Bob Beanhardt wood clustered around big scale Piper Cub airplane has camera can get started Jerry going take some pictures melting glacier water standing part Mendenhall Glacier going have hurry because melting FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident DEDICATED IN CASPER City Casper Wyoming population 65000 approximately sits North Platte River Valley foot Casper Mountain Some years ago forward-look ing administration Casper instituted voluntary 1% retail sales tax proceeds penny tax would used finance capital improvements would benefit residents make life enjoyable city revenue provided fund 1100 acres land purchased 1975 form basis recreation area east side town Local model aviation en thusiasts recognized opportunity acquire place fly formed Casper Airmodelers Association Asso ciation immediately asked require ments considered backed up presentation well-documented proposal covered model aviation its aspects Association followed up Model Airport Master Plan detailed runways parking areas taxiways pit areas pavillion other items desirable completed facility Gary Clapp donated professional services Gary civil engineer largely responsible liaison City staff acceptance pro posal Bearing mind modelers Geoff Styles competing other demands city fund ed recreation areas determined helpful possible providing labor necessary making strong effort solicit support local businesses Model Airport Master Plan ac cepted City Casper incorporated overall plan new North Platte Park Step accomplished now Association set themselves goal acquaint local officials model aviation same time build up public image organization sport came time spend city funds could confident project would still go ahead Through individual con tacts public displays such big Mall Show year club got publicity gradual acceptance activities 1981 decided time ripe Model Airport developed amazing display unity cooper ation club members got effort high gear Selected members called various local companies requesting support Model Airport short time raw ma terials started arriving field Lumber concrete blocks roof shingles concrete made available Asso ciation long list area businesses Grading started runways pit areas Club members built own forms soon concrete being poured under guidance experienced concrete man loaned em ployer occasion City Casper saw much effort energy being put project club mem bers decided accelerate partici pation Work scheduled done over three year period completed less four months privilege being hand official opening September 12 1981 Frankly amazed see main 400 50 foot runway auxiliary runway 200 50 feet paved taxiways paved pit area spectator fence behind pit tagged weatherproof signs identifying radio frequencies 50 25 foot pavillion built Club members painted City works de partment Runways pits protected post cable barricade designed keep off-highway vehicles spectators away active surfaces Already promised later installation enough sod cover areas between pavillion pits lawn sprinkling system will keep grass green trees playground equipment Model Airport has earmarks showplace going flying field city regardless size would proud have its model aviators hand opening ceremonies Mayor Casper Mr James Sandison lovely wife Pat Kenneth Erickson City Manager Larry Harms Parks Superin tendent Mel Johnson Public Works Director Travis McGinnis District IX VicePresident Bob Ball President Casper Airmodelers Chuck Brannon Associate February 1982 79 Aerial view Iasper Model Airport labove letti shows main auxiliary runways taxiways pit areas pavilion concrete block storage building parking lot Photo Carla Corson right above Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs presents Appreciation Award Jim Sandison Mayor Casper support model aviation Casper Below left Casper Aeromodelers Association Opening Day Below right ribbon cutting ceremony Casper Model Airport September 12 1991 L R Lem Erickson City Manager Jim Sandison Mayor i R- IiI Treasurer Bob Ball Club President Chuck Smith Club Secretary Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs $25OOOO MODEL AIRPORT Vice-President District IX added list dignitaries Mayor Casper paid tribute planning dedication vision hard work demonstrated throughout project local modelers said can attitude club members con vinced City dealing serious group people would cooperate fullest extent first class coordina tion between persons involved pushed Model Airport project usable stage very short period Ken Erickson City Manager very clear praise club said planned approach developed working drawings done excellent job public relations city officials per formed lot hard work conjunction members Public Works Depart ment also praised citizens Casper voting support voluntary 1% sales tax has paid improve ments including new City Hall new Justice Building new fire stations parks especially new 1100 acre recreation area great pleasure present Appre ciation Awards Mayor Mr Erickson Mr Harms Mr Johnson support model aviation Casper area Full coverage event provided tele vision radio local newspaper citizens Casper got opportunity know what happening Club sponsored huge barbecue guests visitors food supplies donated hotels food outlets other interested companies highlight opening ceremony thrilling flying display Jim Good 1940 Waco UPF-7 biplane equipped smoke generator Civil Air Patrol pro vided color guard colors presented National Anthem played very happy rewarding day everyone involved project happy smiling faces everywhere much good food drink conversation enjoyed crowd over 300 people did happen Casper spirit small city spirit West did can small club 36 members solicit get over $150000 worth construction materials What got Mayor City Manager city departments just interested model airport club members selves club has already promised City will provide additional conveni ences improvements Model Airport 1982 1983 until have show place nation think can identified enthusiastic integrity Association devoted themselves getting job done primed pump cranked handle did ask outside help unless prepared commit themselves hard work covered possible sources materials needed rewarded really fantastic cooperation dozens local companies Casper Wyoming have first-rate example what can accomplished through foresight planning hard work AMA clubs would like know about magnificent project came reality should contact AMA Headquarters details will made available once should contact Casper point view would like offer congratulations Flying Site Department Casper Airmodelers providing very fine example rest country Nice going Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Amazing Dues Response Last August AMA Executive Council approved vote dues increase 1982 generally concern pessimism regarding news would accepted among optimistic favoring increase matter fiscal responsibility nobody anticipating highly favorable response has re sulted AMA HQ previously submit ted preliminary budget 1982 revised include likely effects dues crease took conservative approach some took liberal predicted would end up same number members 82 81 Some optimism involved based record-breaking 1981 membership year saw total 82763 AMAers registered So fingers crossed said hoped end up same num ber 82 enough new members make up dropped out due unhappiness over increase So far response looks much better 35000 already registered 82way ahead last year natural optimism has resulted response tempered knowledge got membership renewal notices out earlier year may have elected re spond earlier since could save $2 doing possible therefore merely seeing people signing up sooner before surer what expect year well have wait until about March 1 current trend continues will have another record-breaking year very real possibility about 85000 members 82 could go higher next item comes pass Frequency Breakthrough After months discouragement concerning progress lack AMAs petition FCC fre quencies big light suddenly turned early November key FCC official position speak authoritatively said could expect official publication proposal February 82 required public comment important step necessary before real chance adoption can expected After publication depends upon nature public response whether FCC likely approve proposal little no significant opposition pro posal could have new RC frequencies end summer Thus have told positive action FCC will take place very soon compared previous guesses supposi tions about what might happen puts whole new light picture out look suddenly much brighter Keep fingers crossed add some pray ers keep faithrelief RC interference problems could just around corner does come about further growth potential RC tremendous 1982 could biggest year yet Benefit Big Birds basis what fly fly AMA Executive Council has removed 40 pound weight limit models flown accord ance AMA Safety Code Instead Council has approved modi fication Code says mod els above 20 pounds should flown same manner required air show team demonstrations simply requires straight line established wherever heavier models flown flying done side line spectators kept other side line Thats very elementary common sense requirement simply says con sciously careful fly big and/or heavier birds Its completely compatible flying smaller models too adopting change AMA Safe ty Code effect extend AMA liability protection commonly called insurance flying quarter scale third scale large model aircraft Thus fly big birds no longer need feel left out AMA picture No extra charge required such cover age merely AMA membership card adherence AMA Safety Code end result should closer relationship between AMA Quarter Scale Aircraft Asso ciation QSAA International Minia ture Aircraft Association IMAA least direction safety No matter what size model crashes problem us need stand together safely enjoy what fly AMA Safety Code change now makes possible Increased Benefit National Car Rental 100 free miles day benefit has increased unlimited mileage local car rentals small mileage charge will apply one-way rentals no mileage charge car returned local area Synopsis continued page 76 19 Miscellaneous Actions Presidential direction information items commit tee Film Prolects Byrne appointed re place Piper monitor Council 80 Model Aviation i5 RC Frequencies announced FCC promised February 1982 release AMAs petition public comment prior final action c Building Fund Goal $10000 per dis trict announced supplement current total approximately $50000 d Special Recognition Cliff Pipers retire ment VP service after 14 years noted presentation special plaque addition normal Meritorious Service Award e Contest Calendar As experiment two issues ModelAviation published May June will include months normal listing plus simplified listing other contests f Reduced Dues Special consideration disabled low fixed income referred special committee Cain Mathews examine various dues rates different classes membership 20 Next Meeting January 30 Saturday Dallas TX conjunction Hobby Industry America annual trade show Ap proved except District 10 DONT F LY CL MODE LS NEAR POWER LINES toneecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aodate VIeePraldmnsa Robert C Brocleur 406 Main Street Nashua NIl 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 eoet, Or. Ladyard CT 06339 Wiitiero Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kitrery ME 03904 goes just time First off heartfelt thanks appointed volunteers have helped District affairs through years PAUL PENNEY has devoted thankless dedicated years post Contest Coordinator give very warm vote gratitude HEN RY STRUCK FF Contest Board member say very big word appreciation GEORGE HIGGINS UC CB member long service warm well done Ed Izzo always visible contest scene well known throughout AMA endeavors thanks much attention job RC CB member finally Dick Sherman Mr Model Aviation himself years sincere interest action rules governing Scale Ill miss working Thanks lot AVPs including served back some years ago along present members wish say has pleasure having out represent AMA Some may well asked continue serve new District Vice-Presi dent writing strongly feel will John Smith Guess will survive two Smiths Council because have several Johns years combine Johns now Smiths least someone Council meeting addresses person either Smith John lot people will pay attention brings out subject must address concerning last Council meeting Itt spite some promis es made President Grigg some state ments regarding budget slashing effort meeting Council WE managed spend another least budget another 20 30 thousand dollars already anticipated larger spending ability gained last dues increase dues free cant help feel still pricing ourselves out hobby Lets see Council can hold line another year present $30 rate Open members Thanks Council wonderful plaques recognition years service make want remember good times during 14 years emo tions little out hand departed final meeting would have gone pretty well controlled except Vince Mankowski gave hug late last meeting got up leave pulled plug reasonable self-control Thanks John Grigg special efforts behalf challenge complete three year term best interests modelers special con cern toward continuing so-called Junior problem special interest groups divided Nats other problems will continue Stand proud John helped put want proud own person New Jersey New Yoh II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaeoaat VIePvemdnu Pete Bienchini 260s Broadway Yankees NY 10706 Frank Dreuch 9 Willow Ave. Pis&taway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 48 Cory Dr Tome River NJ 08753 Adum Settler 50 Rendi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts last months edition column told middle November expected re ceive official confirmation 1982 Nats would held Lakehurst Naval Air Center New Jersey thus bringing important event east coast first time since 1969 Well middle November HAVE given word expected SHALL have Nats Lakehurst NOT UNTIL 1983 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE facts Navy-Washington NAVWASH has now informed NavyLakehurst NAVLAK carrier-deck test program originally scheduled start April 1982 conclude June 1982 July latest has instead rescheduled commence June year possibly conclude until August ie NATS MONTH tests Navy will require full use 12900 foot test runway have site RC Pattern Pylon events well Control Line AMAs Nats Executive Committee has now ruled runway Lakehurst Nats would feasible NAVLAK disappointed Lastly thanks District clubs have kept informed through years club publications contest notices letters some good some constructive concerned heeded Please con tinue mailing lists possible Keep club meetings short busi ness end provide constructive programs members sure put addresses club publications Keep nose down turns keep tail-wheel locked present AVPs BOB BRODEUR BILL WILBUR GEORGE PARKER MIKE SCHINDLER recently resigned RAY GIBOLEAU lasting gratitude because wonderful people highly pleased prospect having Nats 82 fact would still favor presence 1982 AMA could possibly manage get along test runwaywhich course CANNOT Hopefully shall have clear course 1983 Through Nats Executive Committee AMA has established following ro tated Nats schedule future 1982 Lincoln NE 1983Lakehur N 1984 Reno NV 1985Lake Charles LA Seguin TX important thing bear mind point NAVLAK has denied us use base As far con cerned welcome have Nats 82 AMA can two mile-plus test runway As stated AMA Nats Executive Committee however has formally ruled CANNOT THAT THAT offer sincere thanks Capt Robert Kraft CO Lakehurst Nick Grand Public Affairs Officer Hank Likes southern New Jersey AVP works basefor combined help effort So see have really accomplished great deal say intrib ute AMA members over 1000 number signed petitions east coast Nats 82 pledged support such undertaking Thanks Garden State Circle Burners Clifton NJ spear-heading effort Glen Meador Karen Schmidt inval uable assistance Remember officially scheduled AMA 83 Nats Lake hurst credit have learned much fact has emerged above else realization FINDING Nats site thing OB TAINING AMA APPROVAL something elsemore next page February 1982 81 nit,, pin.nuws tem urn Cae snn Massa cousmusi Model Aviation Hami Fame certificate about present inductee Lou Andrews left Fred Bellows Jr picture Syracuse Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association will hold its Sixth Annual Symposium Syracuse NY February 6 1982 important annual events District II calendar can arrange attend should means upstate modelers present interesting show replete exhibits impressive Scale event name implies seminars day devoted various facets aeromodeling conducted nationally recog nized authorities upon various subjects time have lined up such well-known modeling personalities Dave Brown Don Lowe others President John Grigg ex pects attend shall conduct Dis trict II membership meeting meetings useful serve face-toface clearing house variety ques tions concerned AMA member has about organization its policies Like time-honored Chinese proverb holds belief picture worth thousand words believe AMA membership meeting worth thousand letters After open exchange views Th nature two-way street unilateral letter NOT Foggy Lens Department much room photos time just couldnt resist sharing shot Somers Giant Scale meet could Ohio osylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Auaeiaea VlmPreaidnta Joe Cibee 38980 Vagey Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 504 21st Se. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heirman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Lairni Jacknon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugerte Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottitala PA 15683 Boy does time fly time wish everyone Merry Christmas least hope receive around Christmas time As being written cant help wonder will last column District Ill VP should last column congratulate winner election wish him luck District Ill representa tive Executive Council would also appropriate thank AVPs Con test Board members Contest Coordinators other individuals have given time make hobby/sport model aviation enjoyable us got letter other day AVP Joe Elben announcing National Model Air plane Show Cleveland scheduled year March 12-14 Randal Park Mall probably largest static show/com petition country would well worth try attend first March us getting itchy about flying seeing old gang ideal time get group together club head show Last month told Id report Council meeting budget review Well didnt cut budget captioned OKAY GUYS WHERE IS THAT BOOSTER BATTERY Random Notes 1982 WRAM Show scheduled February 20-21. Ed Whitten reports special Indoor contest Columbia University November 8 press inter views photos Massari Rockland County RC has named Kraft Radio representative area ffrey Styles contact AMA HQ have flying site problem. d like join Unified Scale Pattern Judges Association USPIA have application blanks t award dust-collecting tro phies contests now instead give AMA Building Fund plaques details contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ GEAR UP AND LOCKED rather increased slightly cover costs some expanding some new projects example increased scholarship budget $4200 $10000 next year increased Frequency Committee budget $10000 enable aggressively pursue new frequencies voted fund three man pit crew Com bat next CL World Championships gave Executive Director 2% raise match given earlier other employees wish could apply little Reaganomics operations must admit necessary creases will improve ability serve AMA membership Other things accom plished force anyone flying model airplane weighing over 20 pounds comply section 5 Safety Code straight line demarcation between people fly ing dropped 40 pound limit defer ence above voted require either AMA number name address models except flown indoors major portion meeting taken up approval new set bylaws would change few things way operate major changes would change title present Secretary/Treasurer Execu tive VP adequately describes responsibility authority take over President temporary absense President also chief financial officer Academy other really significant change term office elected members Executive Council President Executive VP District VPs will three years approximately 1/3 being elected reelected given year new Bylaws should hands Leader Members approval time read hope pass reflect tremendous amount work part Executive Council committee being presented full support Council AMA Chapter program step right direction toward improving repre sentation clubs views problems AMA has overwhelmingly accepted areas Id like see situa tion District Ill would have associations clubs chapters four quadrants Ohio three sections Pennsylvania east central west east West Virginia envision member club sending two representatives bimonth ly chapter meetings chapters sending two representatives district meeting semiannual annual basis meeting would include VP AVPs possibly Contest Board members Contest Coordinators would involve 20-30 people could reasonably discuss mutual problems solutions well ask questions have input heard AMA district officers wouldnt necessary impose absolute boundaries sections club could join asso ciation common interest club can see lot advantages program sort particularly comes coordination events other contests well done CC organization effective youth programs liasion between clubs common problems different interests obviously would aid AMA officials representing best possible way Anyone willing WORK such program should contact nearest AVP listed top column hope will coordinate efforts District Ill has second largest number clubs AMA such effort would probably effective AMA Building Fund growing too slowly saw model new Head quarters building made former AMA President Johnny Clemens Council meeting wont fire up enthu siasm nothing will recently bought Building Fund promotional items pins patches etc unused portion VP budget 81 will sending AVPs us push Building Fund manner Fund gets twice moneyfirst buy items budget second items bought YOU Support Building Fund Till next month hope Delaware Distort ol Colombia Marylaod h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaomats VleereaIden Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chempine 205 Tiptoe Rd Newport Nawn VA 23806 Howard Crinpin 611 Baechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V 8111 Helnra 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fall Church VA 22042 CtrarlenSoear 910 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 have just returned two day Coun cil meeting Washington DC Among major items voted revisions AMA Bylaws lot time effort 82 Model Aviation went revisions update correct sections needed changed due changes AMA operations Very shortly copies revised Byiaws will sent out Leader Members AMA voting Please sure Leader Members discuss revised Bylaws local club members sure vote important changes will term office AMA elected officers new Bylaws call three-year term office rather two-year term like now have feel very good idea As now 2-year term half AMA Council can replaced year makes very difficult get anything accom plished time spent training updating new Council members takes approximately year after elected Council get feel things find out what its about approve new Bylaws urge vote whether its pro con least VOTE Also Council meeting some discussion combining Special Events Department Flying Sites De partment am opposed long Flying Site Representative Geoff Styles saddled bogged down other responsibilities As know pet projects took long time get badly needed service members Geoff has other responsibilities will reduce effectiveness procuring flying sites would like hear thinking subject would also request write John Worth express desire keep Geoff Styles doing flying sites job burdened other activities such PR Special Events need support let John Worth know feel Lets keep Geoff Styles doing what does best After could mean keeping loos ing flying site THINK ABOUT IT second Trans-Am over now would just like thank out participated enjoyed talking also meeting new modelers other districts besides District IV lot opposition AMA Council having event like want continue might think about dropping line two district VP letting him know feel could make difference having Whats Happening District IV September 23rd privilege speaking Norfolk Aeromodelers Club meeting Control Line club real ly has act together have county supported flying site sure does get used picture below shows some normal weekend activities Anyone interested joining excellent Control Line club Norfolk VA area contact John Tate 10 Hanbury Avenue Portsmouth VA 23y2 Hickory RC Prop-Twisters Inc Hick ory Prop-Twisters organized 1968 chartered 1969 started flying old drag strip since have progressed very rapidly now have own flying site old private airport needed lots work raised money work through club raffles donations latest addition 25 x 90 shelter built year looks picture shelter aets Dlentv use club now has approximately 60 mem bers just goes show small club can get what wants works Southeastern Virginia RC Group hear SEVRCGs new field progressing slowly due weather problems now pace has picked up runway will completed shortly Also hear Fentress Scale Fun Fly huge success Prince Georges RC Club Thanks PGRC Newsletter Editoi Don Moody reprinting AMA Building Fund brochure newsletter AMA needs help can get raise funds new Headquarters way Don produce excellent news letter Tidewater RC Inc September 27th TRCC put air show Oceana Naval Air Station gave public idea what RC model building flying about reports very good show club now has plans start AMA show team Anyone interested contact Don Bruce TRCC District IV participation AMA Building Fund going pretty well now second place total money raised Bob Champine AVPNorfolk area isahead sales district Thanks Bob Keep up good work other AVPslets get going Thats month K Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Auoat Vicarmdta John Gorday 115 asybarry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillin McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 ouph Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorenan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32679 Hare, Sharam P0 Box 4506 Birrninaham AL 35208 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 What Joe Ruth Lee Campbell George Perryman have common Well sides living District V designers model airplanes currently being kitted Joe Ruths Prophet 2-meter high per formance sailplane available last Lee Campbell has series handlaunch gliders rubber models P-30 has previously featured column George Perryman man behind Sig Mini Maxer Im sure district has designers models now being kitted three just popped mind Can name some Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL put mall show air show So what may ask mall show resulted club getting photofeature article newspaper air show lead invitation perform before several thousand Boy Scouts discus sions about helping establish RC air craft Explorer Scout Post bad harvest little effort Southland Aero-Modelers Valdosta GA recently got full page spread Valdosta Daily Times lead sentence read follows people seen page playing toy airplanes fly ing Radio Controlled miniature aircraft Im happy reporter noticed dif ference told public public also learned lot joint effort South Dade RC Club Tropic Aeros RC Club helping produce program Channel 4s PM Magazine features sequence filmed Camera Copter flown Champion Mike Maas followed another model copter flown Jack Coan seems several RC clubs have dis covered crowd pleasing excitcment using CL planes during air shows Ron Keans Steve Gardinier Floridas Eglin Aero February 1982 83 George Perryman shown proto type Mini-Maxer smiling because just made three 90 second maxes No uian t crasn IvilKe Maas just checking out camera Camera Copter modelers recently put such show club newsletter extra interest runs fea tures club members located over seas last issue contained reports Norm Jimmy Faith now Guam Bill Garcia recently returned Turkey member Incirlik Aeromodelers thought flying site problems Illinois Indiana 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aaeoeime VicePreidasW Loren Holm643 Hill Brook Guincy IL 62301 Frank Huahos 401 S Birch Plattabura MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Ourgin KY 40310 Bill Zinnmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Another year May bring long flying seasonone allows enough take offs landings wear treads off tires Again challenge other AMA districts formulate club team RC fun fly program District VI need some challengers might national champions Tom Schuhand Standing L R Indianapolis IN West Side Team runner-up Bud Scott Steve Ragsdale Roland Rhein Tower Hobbies Bill Bixby presents championship team Tower radio Mike Tom allowed club keep radio Mike also individual champion plaques resulted $46500 AMAs Building Fund contributed RC Fun Flyers super nice club can purchase some ActionJohn Britt slips Hot-Dogger under limbo Tom Walker provides cool coaching fine gentlemen hosts Terre Haute IN RC Club Standing L R Les Cress Dr Charles Gray new Dis trict RC Contest Coordinator Larry Birchfield Mike Perkins Terry Fields Roy Gerritsen Front Row Don May James Bumpus thanks fine modelers especially Roy Gerritsen providing photos Next years Club Team Fun Fly has some changes special note anyone may enter state contests Details will available mid-March Woodland Aeromodelers will host nual auction Saturday February 13 630 pm Edgewood School Woodridge Dr Woodridge IL Executive Council meeting Novem ber 7-8 several items directly effect Onethe 40 pound limit no Safety Code will require models over 20 pounds flown per demon stration rules Twoyour name address must model Indoor exempt buddys plane hits puts hospital insurance void youre loser demand compliance Three Leader Members CDs etc will get vote extensive Bylaws change As usual good bad As now plan vote yes overall will have decide yourselves Nuff said Since SecretarylTreasurer election still out Im writing will done read can comment out being political First let wish best luck 1982 AMA officers endeavors Jim McNeill total empathy since write-in candidate followed footsteps last year Jims failure get ballot opinion result yielding political leverage After 1980 Nominating Committee meet ing Jim apologized AMA Headquarters previous reports concerning alleged mis conduct letters filescopies avail able cost Although somewhat tragic think apparent turn-around probably cost Jim lot respect faction within Executive Council Both opponents fine gentlemen wish bestwin lose now finale Jim Sears will some time year assume position AMA District VI Vice-President Jim resides Burgin KY computer analyst IBM hard worker will fine job Exact details time will announced later date Happy Landings Happy New Year Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wiscr" VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disrrcl VII Vice-Preoden P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Anidant Vice-Prealdesst Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr BrookfioldWI 53006 Amejata VicaPrmidents James Clark 4444 Woodviow Dr NE Ceder Rapids IA 52401 John B Lorbjeki5847 N 67th St MilwaukeeWI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4920 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr, St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmora 5013 uorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Seare 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 have several very nice invitations join club meetings banquets its always 84 Model Aviation hese modelers theIr HOt-LO~B5 made McDonnell Douglas RC Club Dis trict VIS championship club Standing L R Gene Jones Paul Geders Thad Pawlikow ski Kneeling L R John Gerhardt Jr Team Manager John Britt Tom Walker nese two teams Kneeling L R team champions Palos IL RCs Mike Fuller hard decide say NO have received October As Im reading along see Bay Area PC Club am thinking Bay area Saginaw Bay MI lower peninsula Thumb Hey can make read its Escanaba Escanaba 100 miles north Green Bay Wisconsin winter setting So talked over Tony Italiano Neither nor can make trip am getting message As well telephone conversation Bob Whitman tells people everywhere some direct contact must achieved make AMA something just source insurance Id like time trip upper regions coin cide spring thaw better first blush summer Howd like make trip Scarborough Whats AMA got offer besides insur ance became theme recent visit Radio Control Club Detroit now see need continually reiter ate AMAs value purpose new AMA member Its tough achieve focus new member ones own identifi cation AMA goes back mid-i 930s see subject constant need reiteration same breath some fellow members take another attitude having given AMA task now com menting slow response Which now about reduced membership rates disability limited income brought forward added agenda item last Council meeting discussion con clusive too encouraging incidental ly President John Grigg appointed Cain Mathews committee report question now have reduced rate Senior Citizens friends am required recite whole menu rates memory have interest other special rates whatever proper reason please prepare discussion send will forward right committee consideration action About VP paying visit far reaches district am discouraged report request funding two trips fall/winter two trips spring required budget $2500 calendar year got shot down Ex ecutive Council basic VP budget $1200 per year intended cover out-ofpocket costs conduct districts business including four annual trips Council meetings other special assignments proposed District VII meeting trips involved air fares other travel expense Cash money Well interesting discussion about VP expenses two other VPs also budget requests exceeding $1 200 annual allowance cover activity planned year addition exceeded allowance current year requests reimbursement deferred John Grigg pending Council action statement came little man across table Dont take job cant afford expense attitude minute take granted am going dip own funds conduct AMA business lose am guilty taking something granted some colleagues Council particularly example Tony Italiano Greg Seydel trips last year So things will tighten up little Hey dont get mad Heres someone real problem portions letter Carl Maroney District VII club Members club have obtained evi dence demonstrates intentional jamming RC frequencies intent destroy RC model aircraft flight Two receivers equipped loop anten nas directional reception employed test accuracy approach tested prior use modifica tions equipment directed first class amateur radio operators devices strategically located respect flying field neighbors identify source ambiguity World Engines Scanner loop antenna located home attended officer County Sheriffs Department past presi dent club TV band radio equipped loop antenna located another home directional receiver monitored clubs flying site committee chairman addition directional receivers model airplane receivers flying site detection signals 7208 mc 7224 mc test began noon models being flown 53 mc 7232 Flying continued until about 100 105 pm Mrs X returned home 110 pm signal received X home indicated two directional receivers 7208 mc signal continued about three minutes until stopped new signal detected coming X home 7224 mc about 120 pm signal detected coming X home 7232 mc caused model crash Mr X ran out house met crash site Mrs Y neighbor relative X Mrs Y owner property crash occurred seized model charged modeler tres passing model later returned Sheriffs Department obvious FCC vio lation Mr X using aircraft-only RC frequencies aircraft may also licensed would like confirmed Other FCC laws may have violated proceeding plan get X admit jamming frequencies have told know activities reason contact Mr X until have tried prove intent destroy property During summer 1981 complaint registered Town X Y re garding alleged safety noise nuisance destruction crops club has field seven years until year have enjoyed good relations neigh bors Mr X built home what once landlords property About time complaint RC model planes crashing greatly increased rate due radio inter ference Because suspected interference X and/or Y began plan test will await response will inform progress toward prosecut ing X have removed references names parties involved modelers obvious reasons checking Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters find similar interference episode Connecticut after meeting Washing ton DC Deputy Chief Commissioner decided refer matter appropriate FCC Field Office proper documentation prove offense Severe fines possible imprisionment possible Connecticut event dissipated cause flawed case apparently seems its way better results will keep eye very interesting extreme example trying keep peace flying site neighbor Arkansas siana M,ico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresidenl 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Amclate vlce-Prmidues Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75060 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesyille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Well thrill lifetime last week got ride P-Si Mustang good friend also very good modeler Gerald Martin Hereferd TX pilot belongs Confederate Air Force checked out airplanes name fewthe Mark 9 Spitfire Wildcat Thunderbolt Corsair ME-i 09 ME-i 08 P-38 P-40 Hellcat Bearcat King Cobra etc flew ME-i 09 Spitfire movie Battle Britain ME-i 09 I-lindenburg series Baa Baa Black Sheep flew Corsair big white arrow wing has also flown Mus tang several years Reno Air Races trip Hereford Old Rebel Field Mercedes TX original home CAF about 700 miles reason trip take Mustang down engine change Mustang belongs CAF Colonel Bill Hubbs Pecos TX made refueling stop St Angelo TX ground speed well over 300 mph P-Si Mus tang does very good aerobatics unbe lieveably loud wear headset survival surprised see Gerald up front reading Old Timer section Model Builder mag doing slow rolls same time passed note up front asking him warn going play could fire up video camera answered H - Im trying fly straight did some great aerobatics Mustangloops Cuban eights rolls four point rolls eight point rolls did low pass over runway Rebel Field about 10 altitude pulled up eight point roll ending about 200 altitude After landed Lefty Gardener premier pilot found ers CAF took lady England up Mustang proceeded beat up field low passes prop clearance about five feet loops rolls etcall very low altitude guess what never throttled back once During flight loops Cuban eights etc Gerald never throt tled back either Later asked both Gerald Lefty Both answered would want thing like went say Speed safe Slow suicide Later watching tapes i981 Scale Masters Lefty commented flying said never comes February 1982 85 back power backside loop diving maneuver asked told never slow down fighter except land got good video tapes both flight Gerald Lefty case body doubts what say Im getting tired people few no qualifications telling us fly fighter Lefty actually laughed out loud models flying like real airplanes going have get act together couple things should know came out Council meeting Washington know 40 pounds limit AMA insurance coverage Well now no limit weight horsepower long flown per safety rules Also must have AMA number address model covered wasnt either changes passed anyway Thats now See yall Colorado C Kansas aska S Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Olsirict IX Vice-Presidenl 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vlc-Pvinldenta Charles Bronco, 2220 Meriposa Bled. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowisy 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80815 Glen Las 3701 S 44th St Lincoln NE 68806 Tim Matiem 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 68237 Jim Alcketta 516S Cloudas Soux Folio SD 67103 some highlights AMA Executive Council meeting held November 7th 8th 82 Nats will Lincoln NE RC Frequency Committee has en gineered breakthrough FCC should get new frequen cies earlier expected Bylaws Com mittee has come up some well thought out changes make AMA life little easier live Scholarship committee has upgraded scholarship available ex ploring some other alternatives like student loans AMA Building Fund moving along pretty well still has great need An archi tectural model presented gave new perspective drawings added boost Executive Council drive District IX way needs come up lot donations carry share action existed awareness mem berships desire continue compre hensive Nats concept rotating around country like 82Lincoln 83 east coast 84Reno NV Los Angeles area 85Texas etc productive meeting coverage lot items Look de tails above highlights elsewhere upcoming issues Model Aviation As second week November AMA membership renewal reached 22628 Thats exciting compared 4972 same time 1981 7940 1980 1982 should some good year As 1981 draws close being written mid-November Id like thank District IX newsletter editors have sent along great efforts life line clubs Clubs fortunate enough have dedication newsletter editors should heap praise ton add dimension organiza tion cant duplicated other way assured sent gets read often re-read Occasionally get request assistance get newslet ter started Ill bundle up some ward person just taking task first time often get recycled Long live newsletter editors club has newsletter sent way please include mailing list Also year end thanks list Id like include District IX Associate VPs Contest Coordinators Contest Board members countless hours effort volunteer assistance other modelers nothing short heroic other Dis trict IX members feel same way take few minutes drop line Addresses MA issue everyone works better warm fuzzy coming way occasion course experience problem concern drop line also try assist constructive ideas can occasion Ill have someone another six state district ask about little reporting VP column coverage wish specific area Let say Id really welcome kind formation would area Associate Vice-President VP column will attempt share much information about what going possible something special Arizsna talitornia Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Longlois Rnchn Pa905 Vedes CA 90274 Aesoesate VloePreaidasnu 3lenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Crack CA 94598 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 96136 Bob Reynoldo Nt S Bore SI Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdee Ave. Lonq Beach CA 90808 Just few days ago returned two day Council meeting Washington spent several hours going over Bylaws Bylaws Committee have completely re vised Bylaws first paragraph last changes will put vote Leader Members shortly after first year suggestion approve changes Committee put lot study also utilized input membership revised 40 pound limit model aircraft first step making AMA insurance available Giant class models Ill fill develops nominated Dave Peltz Superior Service Award granted based computers programs Dave furnished Team Selection Finals Dave brought equipment Sacramento scored FAI World Soaring Championships flawlessly also gave Bylaws Commit tee some valuable input needed changes felt qualified superior service rest Council agreed happening get some black white color prints often work glossy prints made up describe whats happening names good too get off AVPs Through out coming months Im going ask share have past column composition since few us professional writers its going come real handy have input Basically its keep cards letters pictures comm folks Boost AMA Building Fund send donation tax deductible contact Associate Vice-President myself Weve got decals pins patches information award plaques avail able contests other awards Encourage club support special awards contests year unique attractive very importantly show membership care about rising cost AMA Headquarters rent Lets get office museum visitor center built show pride involvement great hobby sport Im hearing few reports charter clubs making donations large small some clubs planning set aside percentage money making auctions etc projects Building Fund hear other unique ways support send along well credit club column share creativity others May 1982 best modeling year ever following report cross country flight members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club sent clubs President Calvin Orr Before turning typewriter over Calvin want show team plane Below next wing L R Ron Meyer Harry Dick inson Calvin Orr back row L R Bill Comstock Ralph Perkins Jeff Dickinson Look size strap-on gas tank dream come true least partial dream come true non stop flight Cucamonga CA Las Vegas NV flight accomplished October 7 1981 distance 228 miles 45 hours elapsed time Thursday October 8 pilots crew rousted out nice warm beds before dawn practice flight 251 miles 55 hours over QSAA marathon flight course scale model Northrup Gamma originally planned used flights time ran out before ship could properly prepared Therefore non scale air86 Model Aviation craft Nosen Big Stik substituted stik used extensively flying test bed cross country pilot training flights determined interest safety three vehicles consist ing lead vehicle driver observer frequency scanner pilot vehicle pick-up truck driver observer least two pilots trail vehicle driver ob server Communication between vehicles via CB radio point departure point approximately three miles south Po mona Valley Model Airplane Club field adjacent Interstate 15 aircraft airborne 907 am up through Cajon Pass elevation 4120 MSL 940 am continuing up Interstate 15 Now way Ill give additional information aircraft standard Bud Nosen Big Stik kit particular flight minor modifications made additional gussets epoxied wing mounting bolt points both wing fuselage accommodate additional 20 lbs fuel larger gas tank time construction decided install land ing gear tail dragger configuration split elevator system used engine B 1980 model Quadra swinging 18-10 Zinger propeller fuel oil mix 401 using Bel Ray GK-1 high rpm oil obtained local motorcycle shop radio used Hobby Shack Aero Sport 6 heavy duty servos utilizing four basic functions airborne power supply consisted two 1800 MAH battery packs connected parallel fuel tank originally use scale aircraft aluminum construction baffled 38 gallon capacity fastened belly stik gross takeoff weight Pregnant Stik three gal lons fuel aboard 46 pounds Practice flights to/from beyond Cajon Pass conducted con cerned about engine performance altitude changes As found out once engine needle valves set no further adjustments necessary Performance never seemed falter up nearly 5000 feet As continued up Interstate 15 constant communication driver pilot vehicle such com mands speed up slow down accommodate effects winds aircraft Also advised obstruc tions such bridges powerlines hills trip continued problems made brief stop rest area just fore Mountain Pass comfort crew aircraft circled overhead continued through Mountain Pass eleva tion 4730 MSL experienced much wind turbulance able keep things under control proceeded through back roads Silver Bowl Stadium landed 137 pm four half hours departure time distance 228 miles approximately gallon fuel remaining following day up early fly against team San Diego QSAAs Marathon Flight Approximately 46 miles 204 mile course caught up other team find lost engine power continued through entire course repeated portion course beat old 206 mile run Spirit St Louis year before landed back dry lake bed five half hours after takeoff total 251 miles also found almost gallon gas left tank planning return 1982 QSAA meet scale model official run turned out total 10 hours flying time 479 miles approxi mately four fourth gallons gas would like point out would possible teamwork support Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club AMA sanctioned trip Las Vegas would like have special thanks team Calvin Orr Ron Meyerpilots Ralph Perkins Harry Dickinson Herb Kile drivers Jeff Dickinson Bill Comstock Lyle Hillobservers Harry Dickinsonowner builder aircraft recently sent copy Marve lous Miniatures Jed Kusick well-known Control Line flier Jed showed film around 400 Boy Scouts Larry Jolly helicopter flier note entertained some far out competition helicopter flights received names people clubs have donating Building Fund Betty StreamDistrict X has con tributed far BIRD Club leads list donors fat $670 Next Scale Squadron $500 three clubs came $100 Orange Coast RC Chula Vista RC Talispinners As individual donations Wayne Owens Walt Heinbuch have given $100 follow ing have donated $50 Larry Jenno Ed Paige Roger Clarkson Dale Singleton Joe Betty Stream Remember support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible still have AMA booth available mall show Drop line want want attend show club meeting Thermals Alaska na on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tistrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Aoejt VicePrewdenu Don Connell 22925 21st Ave. S. Des MWnes WA 98188 Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Eroadnem MT 59015 Ed McColtough 53 SE El orrtand OR 97215 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Viclvsburg St. Spokane I/VA 99208 Do, Zippy 21418 NE Main Sr Redmond I/VA 98052 Another winter season Pylon racing will undertaken Boeing Hawks First race held September 6 1981 information contact Don Rice Boeing Hawks racing coordinator 12055 206th P1 SE lssaquah WA 98027 Speaking racing seasons Pacific Northwest Sport Race Drizzle Circuit began December 13th Portland Rich Schaper host format will exactly same last season information can obtained Hying Lines editor John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Rain Bird Flyers announce Ketchikan Alaska club planning second mall show July 4th air show flying demoat Ketchikan full-size air show coming year way November/De cember issue newsletter contains excellent advice winter flying use FIMO molding material can handle impossible shapes Write Richard Robb 534 Hill Rd Ketchikan AK 99901 Guy Russo Coeur DAlene ID won Northwest Soaring Societys 1981 season championships According Societys newsletter editor Roy Anderson Walla Walla WA information pictures will next months column lot Helena Flying Tiger members participated air show Helena Airport October 17 Newsletter editor John Van Hassel says day complete success despite nasty looking weather large display set up hangars drew favorable comments large crowd Flying non-stop during alloted time slot between acts rest day Congratulations participated T-Bird Screech editor Big Sky Thunderbirds Wayne Van Meter reports another modeling club works Missoula area club will likely include Control Line Free Flight boats RC cars T-Birds welcome stimulus friendly competition second club Missoula Good luck December 5th may live infamy because date Third Annual Biplane Fun Fly event held Eagle River AK According Gary Fuller editor Gas Fumes newsletter Gastineau Aero modelers Society Juneau biplanes easy acquire Last year Heath Parasol biplane entered Ken Montoure may still have six inch cardboard bottom wing around Question did enter 1981 Saturday September 12th select group fliers representing Marymoor Club Boeing Hawks Seattle put RC model demonstration dedication new city park South Genesee Street Seattle following ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Charles Royer fearless fliers amazed assembly daring display aerial antics fliers led ace Al Wat son Steve Blackwell Joe Harris Kevin Kraft Tom McCuen Gene Weaver Randy Weaver good time according Herb Bone MARCs editor Bruce Carson editor Monocle newsletter Barons Model Club Spo kane reminds us last few pages Rule Book immense interest Included facts about AMA surance accident form emergency tele phone numbers AMA HQ needed Also included procedure follow reporting accident reimbursed recent issue Bat Sheet carried extensive article 1981 Western FAI Challenge Among things note article picture Dale Segle receiving MARCs Nagasawa Memorial Trophy Bruce Kimbel MARCs close friend Bat Sheet edited Don Zipoy District Xl AVP Kevin Collins Tom Hutchinson reports medical treatment has cleared up cancerous con dition good news us Albany Oregon kit manufacturer maga zine columnist reported information way- WNC Patter Bob Stalick editor February 1982 87 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NeW York NY 10005 Three Quick Steps Rulesmaking Automatically Make An Event Popular Absolutely Everyone have just seen dear old Indoor Easy B event ostensibly event begin ners go through wringer After trau matic siege transformation disfiguration eventual reincarnation will emerge January first pretty much beginning blaming picking anyone ts just way rules Anyway New Year Easy B model rejuvenated Indoor flying goes back livable form Let new records pile up like mad cially build ings poor Category Ill sites will first January become Category II poor II will Now Easy B has finally reached safety zone although naturally still does satisfy everyone another event enjoying growing popularity has taken its place rules-change arena BOSTONIAN maelstrom swirls mostly around question much model should weigh As first formally introduced Junior Flight minimum required weight proposed INDOOR model 10 grams quite heavy basically endurance Indoor model especially compared Indoor flying scale models somehow have NO minimum weight requirements often go down mere four grams sans rubber very respected scale sport modeler Paul Macllrath pointed out 10 grams required rather high flight speed would cause damage model crashing walls would difficult beginners adjust since model would move too fast properly observe what happening recommended seven grams adopted lower weight has proven popular IN DOOR fliers California West Coast Bostonian has become especially popular 14 grams Much praise has heaped Bostonians have made super long flights against rafters up out sight booming thermals other words California Bostoni ans OUTDOOR models some times flown indoors power certainly no harm taking Indoor event converting Outdoor event get lot fun participation event go Have seen simply super de signs articles magazines have run Bostonians especially Model Builder Walt Mooneys Boston Found Bill Hannan s Knight Boston Wrisleys Great Expectations Dick Baxters Park Streets Over Under just know theyre having great time Bob Clemens builder flier exqui site scale models feels caught middle believes rules should uniform across country sides west coasters goes other way too door models sometimes come indoors Outdoor Embryo event boosted amazing Fly ing Aces oddly has no minimum weight requirement brought indoors comes out wind rain form models weighing seven grams less Now get confused Outdoor models dont have weigh anything door models have weigh Out door models Arent getting mixed up bit Maybe would feel better Indoor Outdoor Scale models Outdoor mod els minimum weight rule Now have read through three quick easy rules solve everything am sure will exactly what necessary set up rules locality satisfy local flying Thats what sport flying about What has tb Juniors beginners Only enjoyment flying whatever rules Just best can keep improving models flight times moment dont worry about winning contests Dont crybaby expect rules designed beginners win Nominally beginner expected win flying against beginners Rather mix better mod elers learn Most experts like help Weve mixed Bostonians Embryos story have similarities Both EVE I-zzJ 1 fairly small cabin models require mini mum theoretical box fuselage crosssection volume French have come up sister Indoor event SAINT Seems like whole world just yearning cant see outstretched hands events designs both Indoor Outdoor simple fuselage models speaking designs brings us young entrepreneur DAVID ARONSTEIN marketing plans some very success ful models own design David 15 high placing Bostonians have ballasted bring up seven gram minimum Columbia University con tests Shown three-view BLUEBOY II winning seven gram Embryo has lot other interesting plans too Drop David line 50 Pasture Lane Pough keepsie NY 12603 price list send stamped return envelope Incidentally box-in-the-fuselage idea both Embryo Bostonian came older Manhattan Formula event dont confuse Manhattan pure endurance event duration seekers Both Bostonians Embryos akin Flying Scale especially Bostonian look ing scale proportions detail well good flights event has its own charm New York fliers will continue ex periment rules February 7 1982 Columbia Bob Langelius will sponsor heavy Three-Penny Bostonian event along P-Nut Speed contest parts Ed Whitten will sponsor also Columbia Manhattan PennyPlane theyre compatible contests January 24th Later spring will Third Annual Seven Gram Bostonian Championship time Charisma Factor upped 30 percent Lets see whether good scale proportions detail possible sacrifice little weight will beat out stark seven-gram mers FORWARD fray longer live like Alices Wonderland thing becomes Look Its White Rabbit stopwatch Hey timer ***** Lets rest bit See next month DAVID ARONSTEINS BLUEBOY U INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE WINGSPAN 18 WEIGHT 7 GR AREA 50 SQ 1 FI WINNER 1981 INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE CONTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WITH FLIGHT OF 2L17 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
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AMA RC Frequency Committee Status ReportNovember 1981 As result certain actions took place during week November 2 1981 have given reason believe FCC will release its long-awaited Notice Proposed Rulemaking NPRM Febru cry 1982 seems likely new 50 aircraft 23 non-aircraft channels will go effect end summer 1982 Most RC modelers well aware fact under present FCC rules must share frequencies industrial commercial radio stations Unfortu nately sharing has unbalanced nature RC modelers operate hand-held trans mitters maximum power output 3/4 watt commercial stations permitted use much higher power levels along antennas substantial height unbalanced sharing has become critical because marked increase number newly licensed industrial commercial radio stations Because growing problems RC modeler urgehtly needs new frequencies Progress towards obtaining new frequencies has painfully slow Recent major budget cuts will cause some severe staff reductions FCC expected reductions would make progress towards new frequencies difficult fore committee decided recently initiate FCC/RC Awareness Program program consist three phases Phase letter already delivered FCC Chairman Commissioners re questing personal meeting could explore possibilities obtaining tempo rary use some new channels rule waiver basis Phase Two involves presentation Commissioners Phase Three full blown letter-writing campaign part membership FCC interested members Con gress Senate support position plan attack until Novem ber 6 1981 day Dr Walter Good AMAs Attorney Jack R Smith met Dr Stephen J Lukasik FCCs Chief Scientist Mr Donald D Campbell FCCs Office Science Technology somewhat surprise disclosure learned FCC proceeding final draft NPRM according Dr Lukasik reason believe would released some time February 1982 informed planned FCC/ RC Awareness Program Dr Lukasik sug gested 1 hold up request interim RC channels because would delay issuance NPRM covering new 50 plus 23 channels 2 continue plans make formal presentation FCC Commissioners will explain urgent need new channels will benefit us proposal comes up before final vote 3 hold off proposed letter-writing campaign large flow letters present time would greatly slow down rulemaking pro cess Dr Lukasik candid enough indi cate NPRM released planned February 1982 have right send letters presumably complaint important aspects procedure leading rule adoption will nature response NPRM AMA expects respond professional ly prepared statement supporting pro posal public also free respond FCC concerning NPRM Should consid erable number controversial responses received FCC would likely fur ther delay efforts towards obtaining new frequencies have trouble understand ing NPRM AMA proposal please give us Frequency Committee chance answer questions before attempt write FCC have worked very hard moment lets foul up now Additional Items Information 1 actual FCC presentation series presentations will made commit tee member Mr Fred Marks AMAs Attorney Jack Smith during period November 30 December 11 1981 Copies formal presentation will distributed via charter club mailing list infor mation membership 2 general Frequency Committee meet ing will held Washington week after release NPRM February 1982 will Friday/Saturday two-day session first day meeting will open public Industry representatives model press special interest groups RC cars boats will invited attend pur pose commenting NPRM second day meeting committee will draft official AMA response NPRM 3 ensuing period committee will doing lot homework long awaited Frequency Flag Control System will finalized will cover existing new RC channels Committee Member Jack Albrecht has charged re sponsibility providing detailed Phase-In Plan plan will explain start using new channels old seven channels will phased out also obtaining trial run computer printouts licensed industrial commercial radio stations operating 72-73 MHz 75 MHz bands reports will eventually form basis personal selection RC channels throughout country 4 RC manufacturers encouraged begin development work narrow-band RC receivers Such receivers will greatly enhance use new 50 plus 23 channels Manufac turers should also consider need re ceiver design would utilize odd lF frequency such 16 MHz have dual conversion must consider options design work since image intermodulation lM problems will arise attempting use full 10 MHz band 720 730 MHz aircraft use existing 455 kHz IF receivers RC industry should also prepare make necessary frequency changes get modelers new channels using existing equipment soon possible after FCC Report Order takes effect Future Plans Dr Walter Good reports AMAs 900 MHz experimental RC equipment ordered REFTEC Company Mildenhall England nearing completion transmitters already working provid ing 250 milliwatts RF power output re ceivers complete except special crystals As soon crystals received equipment will shipped AMA Committee members Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson will proceed flight test program hoped some initial test data will available first quarter 1982 Should 900 MHz prove feasible RC purposes will open some new doors future exclusive channels FCC encour aged efforts area Conclusions can look back 1981 year notable progress FCC/RC area Hope fully 1982 will contain finest moment Speaking whole AMA thank Fre quency Committee members patient dedication task times seemed almost hopeless still have reason believe will achieve goals new fre quencies 1982 Bob Aberle Chairman AMA RC Frequency Committee February 1982 75 AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington D Good News Synopsis- November 7-8 1981 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions November 7-8 1981 AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA near Washington DC copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Head quarters available approximately February 15 minutes will become official after Coun cil review next Council meeting January 29 should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Cliff Piper District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Horrace Cain VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Homer Smith VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Charlie Spear Howard Crispin District 4 Jim Sears District 6 Ron McNally Control Line Con test Board chairman also present along several other guests representatives AMA HQ Reports heard following committees Building Fund RC Frequency Film Projects Bylaws Scholarship Nats Executive Corn mittee CD Qualifications Nats Procedures Nominations Procedures Contest Coordinator Guidelines 1 1982 Nats After noting Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ would available next summer approved change Nats site Lincoln NE Nats Executive Committee decide dates location Free Flight events Districts 2 4 7 9 11 Executive Director Against 3 Abstained 1 6 ecre jary/Treasurer Also Nats budget amount $20000 unanimously ap proved cover necessary excess costs operation Nats Abstained 8 10 Secretary/Treasurer After failure motion provide RC Soaring event trophies same basis Pattern Pylon approved have same trophy policy Nats events 2 4 11 S/T ED Presi dent Against 1 356 7 AbstainedS 9 2 Scholarships An expanded program up $10000 available AMA grants approved ~gpt District 8 An amendment also accept outside dona tions scholarship fund approved unanimously 1981 total $4250 approved unanimously awarded six candidates among total 15 applied 3 FAI Expenses approved unani mously certain Headquarters costs connection US hosting World Cham pionships such travel lodging HQ personnel trophies flags national thems would charged general AMA FAI budget rather operating budget World Championships also approved 1982 Control Line World Championships AMA would fund assistant team manager three Combat pit men same extent team team manager 2 3 479 10 11 S/T ED Against 1 5j Abstained 6 4 Investment Policy As supplement basic current policy investing long term six months surplus funds high terest government insured Certificates Deposit approved invest short term surplus funds money market accounts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 Abstained 1 also approved unanimously Secretary/Treasurer report regularly Council concerning AMAs investment accounts 5 Frequency Committee Following re port committee chairman announced FCC promised ac tion February 82 AMAs petition RC frequencies Council unanimous ly approved $10000 budget committee operations next year 6 Executive Director Salary ap proved increase Executive Directors salary 2% retroactive January 1 1981 order provide him same cost living compensation previously approved other HQ employees 24 7 9 11 S/T Against 1 3 5 6 Abstained 10 ED 7 Secretary/Treasurer Budget ap proved reimburse Secretary/Treasurer $21344 expenses above 1981 budget 2 5 7 911 S/Ti Against 3 4 6fJ 10 Abstained ED B Vice-President Budgets approved reimburse following amounts VP expenses excess 1981 budget Dis trict 7$1 District 8$62317 District 9 $334 District 1 1$452 2 5 6 7 8 11 SIT ED Against 3 10 Abstained 4 9 9 Club Patches approved pro vide chartered club five patches club officers President Vice-President Secre tary Treasurer Field Marshal 1 234 579 11 S/T ED Against 6j 10 10 PR Proposal Following discussion goals priorities AMA PR approved have Executive Director pro vide next Council meeting proposal budget recommendations re structured PR department HQ including special event activities 1 2 457 89 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 6 11 1982 Budget After extensive ques tioning discussion concerning updated budget 1982 developed HQ budget approved modified Council 3 4 6 7 9 11 S/T ED Against 1 2 58 Abstained 10 12 Bylaws Amendments After extensive discussion pointby-point review laws Committee recommendations complete package approved unanimously also approved dissenting vote 3 send changes single document Leader Members vote after first year sooner possible 13 Safety Code Changes approved delete 40-pound model weight limit favor requirement models over 20 pounds flown same manner air show team flight demonstrations described paragraph 5 General Sec tion Safety Code 1 2346 7 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 5I also approved add General Section Safety Code following specific wording comply previous Council-ap proved requirement will fly model unless identified name ad dress AMA number model Note does apply models flown indoors 1 2 3 4 6 710 1 1S/T ED Against 5 8 Abstained 7 14 PAl Indoor Committee proposal Jim Richmond change makeup Indoor Team Selection Committee approved 6 10 S/T Against 234 5 7 9 11 ED Abstained 1 15 Special Interest Groups Noting prob lems trying define standard criteria such groups approved unanimously form committee recommend details different concept based individual presentations groups Dave Brown named chairman work Homer Smith Travis McGinnis 16 Run-off Election necessary con clude current election approved use same procedures last year 17 VP 6 Replacement necessary due District 6 election higher office res ignation approved Jim Seats current AVP replace Cain 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 Against 5 7 Abstained 4 S/T ED 18 Awards new Presidents Legion Honor award approved presentation once per year upon concurrence President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Foi- 3 5 6 8 10 S/T ED Against 24 7 11 Abstained 19 Also approved unanimously three Awards Excellence chartered clubs two District 9 District 7 two Superior Service Awards Districts 6 10 two AMA Fellowships Districts 4 10 Dis tinguished Service District 2 Recipients will named time presentation continued page 81 76 Model Aviation Shown 74th General Conterence ot PAl Japan last October John Worth R AMA Executive Director Secretary FAIs aeromodeling committee receiv ing Paul Tissandier diplome certificate PAl President Prince de Ligne Belgium Previous US aeromodelers recog nized award Frank Zaic 19551 Al Lewis 19571 Walt Good 19591 Maynard Hill 1965 John Clemens 1974 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 month going discuss three subjects will have great impact AMA two will affect us future years 1982 NATS Most sadly must report Lakehurst NJ will site 1982 problem within control AMA rather due requirements test pro grams Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fact prepared put final blessing site November Executive Council meeting What happened aware test program might underway mid-summer NAEC personnel indicated program completed Nats time would far enough along allow interruption us necessary Unfortunately test program has rescheduled now will impossible use main test runway need mandatory holding Nats Lakehurst Yet future brighter discussions Captain Kraft commanding officer Lakehurst assured DO want us wants work us toward suitable date 1983 feels possible much advance planning give us resaonable assurance site availability No guarantees sincere wants us NEW RC FREQUENCIES best news year RC fliers comes Bob Aberle Chairman Fre quency Committee Dr Walter Good Frequency Committee member have assured Chief Scientist FCC notice proposed rule making NPRM concerning new frequencies will issued February authorization may issued early August 1982 probabilities well ad vised NOT start letter writing campaign PLEASE until read something pages receive official communication AMA Headquarters contrary re frain writing FCC Senator Congressman other official office Such move can seriously jeopardize dates set us back months years SOON manufacturers radio systems will designing new receivers assure narrow-band reception may well re quired safe operation some new frequencies Im certain being electronic engineer either way RC segment hobby will no longer plagued continuing minimization frequencies fly positive step long last BYLAWS AMENDMENTS historic accomplishment 1981 Executive Council just has revamp Bylaws unanimous vote changes accepted now go vote Leader Members AMA heartily endorse amendments Lets discuss some significant changes ARTICLE VIII new section 2 will add ed present sections 2 3 renum bered accordingly new section provides calling Executive Council meetings President five Executive Council members 5% voting members Academy principle impact now membership has means forcing Council meet deliberation specific itemized issues has result putting some power back hands membership new section 4 will add ed replacing old section 3 clarifies motions resulting annual member ship meeting requires Executive Council deliberation motion next Coun cil meeting after annual membership meeting ARTICLE IX Sections 1 3 extensive ly revised section 11 added Section 1 changes clarify may proxy VP nomination meeting new section 11 provides no incumbent officer de sires run reelection can removed ballot unless three-fourths majority Nominating Committee present voting shall withhold name ballot revisions section 3 will have outstanding effect future elections changes remove majority require ment election replacing plurality requirement means whoever re ceives highest vote count election will declared winner No costly run-off elections revision can also mean Nominating Committee efforts might reduced merely verifying nomi nees qualifications particular office ARTICLE X Section 1 changes provide three-year term elected officers instead present two-year term several reasons feel excellent move Presently possible half Execu tive Council replaced year causing gross discontinuity information flow plan one-third approximately Council subject replacement year Costs elections will somewhat less since year out three will no national officer elected ballots will mailed districts electing vicepresidents Section 2 being revamped provide election district new VP event vice-president should no longer able serve capacity reason present system provides done Executive Council Under revised Bylaws Council will still replace VP event vacancy occurs during last three months term must make appointment among AVPs district Section 3 re-written better define duties President names him Chief Executive Officer Section 4 redefines duties Secretary/Treasur er changes title line duties Executive VP still monitors financial affairs AMA Also Executive VP assumes duties President event President should leave office during term Section 5 changed clarify Executive Directors duties Section 6 deleted being obsolete ARTICLE XI new section 6 being added provide method member can submit request Executive Council action item item may seem insig nificant until now has no formal procedure available member assure maximum opportunity idea reach point discussion Executive Council Please note does guarantee acceptance item Council least now chance several other minor changes improve wording clarify intent laws Committee chaired Bifl Mathews has done outstanding job has personal thanks efforts heartily recommend adoption amendments Leader Member vote Ballots purpose should mail time read OTHER COUNCIL ACTION new award has instituted honor specific people groups organizations have contributed greatly AMA both physical support financial award known PRESIDENTS LEGION OF HONOR may well become prestigious award AMA can bestow short Hall Fame must presented once calendar year majority three voting awardthe President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director award wont find mantlepiece can rest assured recipient will strongest supporters AMA can possibly have Special interest groups will like idea have changed requirements recognition Basically recognition will easier still simple will necessary write report stating group feels proper group represent interest report has presented Execu tive Council either person through VP followed Council vote accept reject RUN-OFF being able find crystal ball hampers ability make predictions however signs point probability run-off election Secretary/Treasurer possibly VP District Xl cant guess will run-off ballot can strongly recommend vote return ballot just quickly can Its important Once again PLEASE NOT write FCC Congressman Senator other official about frequency pro posal can HURT February 198277 Secretary-Trsasurers Report Jim MoNeill AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Richard Weaver Pensacola writes Ive AMA member 3 years AMA Rule Book sending now Richard trusty right hand up AMA Headquarters Mr Mike Woodfolk case Ernie Wrisley Santee CA became CD wanted special AMA number few three digit ones left CDs request mas Hucks Marietta GA writes paid dues June 22 mags takes certain lag time get going Thomas now should have received schedule dont get back us ruce Heald Rancho Cordova CA writes paid extra mags come envelopes dont always come way workimg problem Bruce Everybody AMA wants member receive everything properly AMA Head quarters does pretty good considering have 82000 members thing might speed solutionswrite Michael Woodfolk directly AMA Washington very quick help Gary Fuller Editor Gas Fumes news letter Juneau Alaska RC Club sent picture shown below Pictured above group important fliers posing after FF meet held Sep tember Terre Haute IN LR standing Carl Bopp Kevin Harris Jim Harris Bob Godfrey Roger Fish (LR kneeling Steve Ragsdale Al Meyers Ron Pound Ron club President Mr Donald May sent picture information Dopesheet Editor club hosts District VI Fun Fly Championships annually want everybody come send invi tation Ill sure come Terry Rimert Mr Free Flight Jack sonville FL area sent snap Jenifer Lord Miss District V 1981 holding Jim Walstons Gas FF Terry promotes King Orange annually Florida Shown Mrs Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Joyce listed AMA Execu tive Secretary responsibilities little bit everything Washington office anything official greeter welcomer visitors strangers come see joint Hun dreds have met Joyce over years various Nats around country can agree pleasant relaxed understanding persons ever put earth Joyce happily mar ried Harry Hager have two brats own growing up invite go AMA home office Wash ington see yourself asked Joyce day sweet everybody confided grew up four older brothers single day used beat up learned very pleasant See next month 78 Model Aviation ladies making model airplanes competing contests Mrs Ann Betz New Orleans Ann has built several Peanut Scale models Peck Polymer flies better last Husband Bobby built SE 5 shown So enthralled Bobby FF models comes straight home spends time building little airplanes Ann couldnt keep Bobby out workshop began building herself Thats nice looking model picture ILRI Jerry Cox Bob Beanhardt wood clustered around big scale Piper Cub airplane has camera can get started Jerry going take some pictures melting glacier water standing part Mendenhall Glacier going have hurry because melting FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident DEDICATED IN CASPER City Casper Wyoming population 65000 approximately sits North Platte River Valley foot Casper Mountain Some years ago forward-look ing administration Casper instituted voluntary 1% retail sales tax proceeds penny tax would used finance capital improvements would benefit residents make life enjoyable city revenue provided fund 1100 acres land purchased 1975 form basis recreation area east side town Local model aviation en thusiasts recognized opportunity acquire place fly formed Casper Airmodelers Association Asso ciation immediately asked require ments considered backed up presentation well-documented proposal covered model aviation its aspects Association followed up Model Airport Master Plan detailed runways parking areas taxiways pit areas pavillion other items desirable completed facility Gary Clapp donated professional services Gary civil engineer largely responsible liaison City staff acceptance pro posal Bearing mind modelers Geoff Styles competing other demands city fund ed recreation areas determined helpful possible providing labor necessary making strong effort solicit support local businesses Model Airport Master Plan ac cepted City Casper incorporated overall plan new North Platte Park Step accomplished now Association set themselves goal acquaint local officials model aviation same time build up public image organization sport came time spend city funds could confident project would still go ahead Through individual con tacts public displays such big Mall Show year club got publicity gradual acceptance activities 1981 decided time ripe Model Airport developed amazing display unity cooper ation club members got effort high gear Selected members called various local companies requesting support Model Airport short time raw ma terials started arriving field Lumber concrete blocks roof shingles concrete made available Asso ciation long list area businesses Grading started runways pit areas Club members built own forms soon concrete being poured under guidance experienced concrete man loaned em ployer occasion City Casper saw much effort energy being put project club mem bers decided accelerate partici pation Work scheduled done over three year period completed less four months privilege being hand official opening September 12 1981 Frankly amazed see main 400 50 foot runway auxiliary runway 200 50 feet paved taxiways paved pit area spectator fence behind pit tagged weatherproof signs identifying radio frequencies 50 25 foot pavillion built Club members painted City works de partment Runways pits protected post cable barricade designed keep off-highway vehicles spectators away active surfaces Already promised later installation enough sod cover areas between pavillion pits lawn sprinkling system will keep grass green trees playground equipment Model Airport has earmarks showplace going flying field city regardless size would proud have its model aviators hand opening ceremonies Mayor Casper Mr James Sandison lovely wife Pat Kenneth Erickson City Manager Larry Harms Parks Superin tendent Mel Johnson Public Works Director Travis McGinnis District IX VicePresident Bob Ball President Casper Airmodelers Chuck Brannon Associate February 1982 79 Aerial view Iasper Model Airport labove letti shows main auxiliary runways taxiways pit areas pavilion concrete block storage building parking lot Photo Carla Corson right above Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs presents Appreciation Award Jim Sandison Mayor Casper support model aviation Casper Below left Casper Aeromodelers Association Opening Day Below right ribbon cutting ceremony Casper Model Airport September 12 1991 L R Lem Erickson City Manager Jim Sandison Mayor i R- IiI Treasurer Bob Ball Club President Chuck Smith Club Secretary Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs $25OOOO MODEL AIRPORT Vice-President District IX added list dignitaries Mayor Casper paid tribute planning dedication vision hard work demonstrated throughout project local modelers said can attitude club members con vinced City dealing serious group people would cooperate fullest extent first class coordina tion between persons involved pushed Model Airport project usable stage very short period Ken Erickson City Manager very clear praise club said planned approach developed working drawings done excellent job public relations city officials per formed lot hard work conjunction members Public Works Depart ment also praised citizens Casper voting support voluntary 1% sales tax has paid improve ments including new City Hall new Justice Building new fire stations parks especially new 1100 acre recreation area great pleasure present Appre ciation Awards Mayor Mr Erickson Mr Harms Mr Johnson support model aviation Casper area Full coverage event provided tele vision radio local newspaper citizens Casper got opportunity know what happening Club sponsored huge barbecue guests visitors food supplies donated hotels food outlets other interested companies highlight opening ceremony thrilling flying display Jim Good 1940 Waco UPF-7 biplane equipped smoke generator Civil Air Patrol pro vided color guard colors presented National Anthem played very happy rewarding day everyone involved project happy smiling faces everywhere much good food drink conversation enjoyed crowd over 300 people did happen Casper spirit small city spirit West did can small club 36 members solicit get over $150000 worth construction materials What got Mayor City Manager city departments just interested model airport club members selves club has already promised City will provide additional conveni ences improvements Model Airport 1982 1983 until have show place nation think can identified enthusiastic integrity Association devoted themselves getting job done primed pump cranked handle did ask outside help unless prepared commit themselves hard work covered possible sources materials needed rewarded really fantastic cooperation dozens local companies Casper Wyoming have first-rate example what can accomplished through foresight planning hard work AMA clubs would like know about magnificent project came reality should contact AMA Headquarters details will made available once should contact Casper point view would like offer congratulations Flying Site Department Casper Airmodelers providing very fine example rest country Nice going Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Amazing Dues Response Last August AMA Executive Council approved vote dues increase 1982 generally concern pessimism regarding news would accepted among optimistic favoring increase matter fiscal responsibility nobody anticipating highly favorable response has re sulted AMA HQ previously submit ted preliminary budget 1982 revised include likely effects dues crease took conservative approach some took liberal predicted would end up same number members 82 81 Some optimism involved based record-breaking 1981 membership year saw total 82763 AMAers registered So fingers crossed said hoped end up same num ber 82 enough new members make up dropped out due unhappiness over increase So far response looks much better 35000 already registered 82way ahead last year natural optimism has resulted response tempered knowledge got membership renewal notices out earlier year may have elected re spond earlier since could save $2 doing possible therefore merely seeing people signing up sooner before surer what expect year well have wait until about March 1 current trend continues will have another record-breaking year very real possibility about 85000 members 82 could go higher next item comes pass Frequency Breakthrough After months discouragement concerning progress lack AMAs petition FCC fre quencies big light suddenly turned early November key FCC official position speak authoritatively said could expect official publication proposal February 82 required public comment important step necessary before real chance adoption can expected After publication depends upon nature public response whether FCC likely approve proposal little no significant opposition pro posal could have new RC frequencies end summer Thus have told positive action FCC will take place very soon compared previous guesses supposi tions about what might happen puts whole new light picture out look suddenly much brighter Keep fingers crossed add some pray ers keep faithrelief RC interference problems could just around corner does come about further growth potential RC tremendous 1982 could biggest year yet Benefit Big Birds basis what fly fly AMA Executive Council has removed 40 pound weight limit models flown accord ance AMA Safety Code Instead Council has approved modi fication Code says mod els above 20 pounds should flown same manner required air show team demonstrations simply requires straight line established wherever heavier models flown flying done side line spectators kept other side line Thats very elementary common sense requirement simply says con sciously careful fly big and/or heavier birds Its completely compatible flying smaller models too adopting change AMA Safe ty Code effect extend AMA liability protection commonly called insurance flying quarter scale third scale large model aircraft Thus fly big birds no longer need feel left out AMA picture No extra charge required such cover age merely AMA membership card adherence AMA Safety Code end result should closer relationship between AMA Quarter Scale Aircraft Asso ciation QSAA International Minia ture Aircraft Association IMAA least direction safety No matter what size model crashes problem us need stand together safely enjoy what fly AMA Safety Code change now makes possible Increased Benefit National Car Rental 100 free miles day benefit has increased unlimited mileage local car rentals small mileage charge will apply one-way rentals no mileage charge car returned local area Synopsis continued page 76 19 Miscellaneous Actions Presidential direction information items commit tee Film Prolects Byrne appointed re place Piper monitor Council 80 Model Aviation i5 RC Frequencies announced FCC promised February 1982 release AMAs petition public comment prior final action c Building Fund Goal $10000 per dis trict announced supplement current total approximately $50000 d Special Recognition Cliff Pipers retire ment VP service after 14 years noted presentation special plaque addition normal Meritorious Service Award e Contest Calendar As experiment two issues ModelAviation published May June will include months normal listing plus simplified listing other contests f Reduced Dues Special consideration disabled low fixed income referred special committee Cain Mathews examine various dues rates different classes membership 20 Next Meeting January 30 Saturday Dallas TX conjunction Hobby Industry America annual trade show Ap proved except District 10 DONT F LY CL MODE LS NEAR POWER LINES toneecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aodate VIeePraldmnsa Robert C Brocleur 406 Main Street Nashua NIl 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 eoet, Or. Ladyard CT 06339 Wiitiero Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kitrery ME 03904 goes just time First off heartfelt thanks appointed volunteers have helped District affairs through years PAUL PENNEY has devoted thankless dedicated years post Contest Coordinator give very warm vote gratitude HEN RY STRUCK FF Contest Board member say very big word appreciation GEORGE HIGGINS UC CB member long service warm well done Ed Izzo always visible contest scene well known throughout AMA endeavors thanks much attention job RC CB member finally Dick Sherman Mr Model Aviation himself years sincere interest action rules governing Scale Ill miss working Thanks lot AVPs including served back some years ago along present members wish say has pleasure having out represent AMA Some may well asked continue serve new District Vice-Presi dent writing strongly feel will John Smith Guess will survive two Smiths Council because have several Johns years combine Johns now Smiths least someone Council meeting addresses person either Smith John lot people will pay attention brings out subject must address concerning last Council meeting Itt spite some promis es made President Grigg some state ments regarding budget slashing effort meeting Council WE managed spend another least budget another 20 30 thousand dollars already anticipated larger spending ability gained last dues increase dues free cant help feel still pricing ourselves out hobby Lets see Council can hold line another year present $30 rate Open members Thanks Council wonderful plaques recognition years service make want remember good times during 14 years emo tions little out hand departed final meeting would have gone pretty well controlled except Vince Mankowski gave hug late last meeting got up leave pulled plug reasonable self-control Thanks John Grigg special efforts behalf challenge complete three year term best interests modelers special con cern toward continuing so-called Junior problem special interest groups divided Nats other problems will continue Stand proud John helped put want proud own person New Jersey New Yoh II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaeoaat VIePvemdnu Pete Bienchini 260s Broadway Yankees NY 10706 Frank Dreuch 9 Willow Ave. Pis&taway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 48 Cory Dr Tome River NJ 08753 Adum Settler 50 Rendi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts last months edition column told middle November expected re ceive official confirmation 1982 Nats would held Lakehurst Naval Air Center New Jersey thus bringing important event east coast first time since 1969 Well middle November HAVE given word expected SHALL have Nats Lakehurst NOT UNTIL 1983 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE facts Navy-Washington NAVWASH has now informed NavyLakehurst NAVLAK carrier-deck test program originally scheduled start April 1982 conclude June 1982 July latest has instead rescheduled commence June year possibly conclude until August ie NATS MONTH tests Navy will require full use 12900 foot test runway have site RC Pattern Pylon events well Control Line AMAs Nats Executive Committee has now ruled runway Lakehurst Nats would feasible NAVLAK disappointed Lastly thanks District clubs have kept informed through years club publications contest notices letters some good some constructive concerned heeded Please con tinue mailing lists possible Keep club meetings short busi ness end provide constructive programs members sure put addresses club publications Keep nose down turns keep tail-wheel locked present AVPs BOB BRODEUR BILL WILBUR GEORGE PARKER MIKE SCHINDLER recently resigned RAY GIBOLEAU lasting gratitude because wonderful people highly pleased prospect having Nats 82 fact would still favor presence 1982 AMA could possibly manage get along test runwaywhich course CANNOT Hopefully shall have clear course 1983 Through Nats Executive Committee AMA has established following ro tated Nats schedule future 1982 Lincoln NE 1983Lakehur N 1984 Reno NV 1985Lake Charles LA Seguin TX important thing bear mind point NAVLAK has denied us use base As far con cerned welcome have Nats 82 AMA can two mile-plus test runway As stated AMA Nats Executive Committee however has formally ruled CANNOT THAT THAT offer sincere thanks Capt Robert Kraft CO Lakehurst Nick Grand Public Affairs Officer Hank Likes southern New Jersey AVP works basefor combined help effort So see have really accomplished great deal say intrib ute AMA members over 1000 number signed petitions east coast Nats 82 pledged support such undertaking Thanks Garden State Circle Burners Clifton NJ spear-heading effort Glen Meador Karen Schmidt inval uable assistance Remember officially scheduled AMA 83 Nats Lake hurst credit have learned much fact has emerged above else realization FINDING Nats site thing OB TAINING AMA APPROVAL something elsemore next page February 1982 81 nit,, pin.nuws tem urn Cae snn Massa cousmusi Model Aviation Hami Fame certificate about present inductee Lou Andrews left Fred Bellows Jr picture Syracuse Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association will hold its Sixth Annual Symposium Syracuse NY February 6 1982 important annual events District II calendar can arrange attend should means upstate modelers present interesting show replete exhibits impressive Scale event name implies seminars day devoted various facets aeromodeling conducted nationally recog nized authorities upon various subjects time have lined up such well-known modeling personalities Dave Brown Don Lowe others President John Grigg ex pects attend shall conduct Dis trict II membership meeting meetings useful serve face-toface clearing house variety ques tions concerned AMA member has about organization its policies Like time-honored Chinese proverb holds belief picture worth thousand words believe AMA membership meeting worth thousand letters After open exchange views Th nature two-way street unilateral letter NOT Foggy Lens Department much room photos time just couldnt resist sharing shot Somers Giant Scale meet could Ohio osylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Auaeiaea VlmPreaidnta Joe Cibee 38980 Vagey Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 504 21st Se. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heirman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Lairni Jacknon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugerte Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottitala PA 15683 Boy does time fly time wish everyone Merry Christmas least hope receive around Christmas time As being written cant help wonder will last column District Ill VP should last column congratulate winner election wish him luck District Ill representa tive Executive Council would also appropriate thank AVPs Con test Board members Contest Coordinators other individuals have given time make hobby/sport model aviation enjoyable us got letter other day AVP Joe Elben announcing National Model Air plane Show Cleveland scheduled year March 12-14 Randal Park Mall probably largest static show/com petition country would well worth try attend first March us getting itchy about flying seeing old gang ideal time get group together club head show Last month told Id report Council meeting budget review Well didnt cut budget captioned OKAY GUYS WHERE IS THAT BOOSTER BATTERY Random Notes 1982 WRAM Show scheduled February 20-21. Ed Whitten reports special Indoor contest Columbia University November 8 press inter views photos Massari Rockland County RC has named Kraft Radio representative area ffrey Styles contact AMA HQ have flying site problem. d like join Unified Scale Pattern Judges Association USPIA have application blanks t award dust-collecting tro phies contests now instead give AMA Building Fund plaques details contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ GEAR UP AND LOCKED rather increased slightly cover costs some expanding some new projects example increased scholarship budget $4200 $10000 next year increased Frequency Committee budget $10000 enable aggressively pursue new frequencies voted fund three man pit crew Com bat next CL World Championships gave Executive Director 2% raise match given earlier other employees wish could apply little Reaganomics operations must admit necessary creases will improve ability serve AMA membership Other things accom plished force anyone flying model airplane weighing over 20 pounds comply section 5 Safety Code straight line demarcation between people fly ing dropped 40 pound limit defer ence above voted require either AMA number name address models except flown indoors major portion meeting taken up approval new set bylaws would change few things way operate major changes would change title present Secretary/Treasurer Execu tive VP adequately describes responsibility authority take over President temporary absense President also chief financial officer Academy other really significant change term office elected members Executive Council President Executive VP District VPs will three years approximately 1/3 being elected reelected given year new Bylaws should hands Leader Members approval time read hope pass reflect tremendous amount work part Executive Council committee being presented full support Council AMA Chapter program step right direction toward improving repre sentation clubs views problems AMA has overwhelmingly accepted areas Id like see situa tion District Ill would have associations clubs chapters four quadrants Ohio three sections Pennsylvania east central west east West Virginia envision member club sending two representatives bimonth ly chapter meetings chapters sending two representatives district meeting semiannual annual basis meeting would include VP AVPs possibly Contest Board members Contest Coordinators would involve 20-30 people could reasonably discuss mutual problems solutions well ask questions have input heard AMA district officers wouldnt necessary impose absolute boundaries sections club could join asso ciation common interest club can see lot advantages program sort particularly comes coordination events other contests well done CC organization effective youth programs liasion between clubs common problems different interests obviously would aid AMA officials representing best possible way Anyone willing WORK such program should contact nearest AVP listed top column hope will coordinate efforts District Ill has second largest number clubs AMA such effort would probably effective AMA Building Fund growing too slowly saw model new Head quarters building made former AMA President Johnny Clemens Council meeting wont fire up enthu siasm nothing will recently bought Building Fund promotional items pins patches etc unused portion VP budget 81 will sending AVPs us push Building Fund manner Fund gets twice moneyfirst buy items budget second items bought YOU Support Building Fund Till next month hope Delaware Distort ol Colombia Marylaod h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaomats VleereaIden Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chempine 205 Tiptoe Rd Newport Nawn VA 23806 Howard Crinpin 611 Baechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V 8111 Helnra 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fall Church VA 22042 CtrarlenSoear 910 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 have just returned two day Coun cil meeting Washington DC Among major items voted revisions AMA Bylaws lot time effort 82 Model Aviation went revisions update correct sections needed changed due changes AMA operations Very shortly copies revised Byiaws will sent out Leader Members AMA voting Please sure Leader Members discuss revised Bylaws local club members sure vote important changes will term office AMA elected officers new Bylaws call three-year term office rather two-year term like now have feel very good idea As now 2-year term half AMA Council can replaced year makes very difficult get anything accom plished time spent training updating new Council members takes approximately year after elected Council get feel things find out what its about approve new Bylaws urge vote whether its pro con least VOTE Also Council meeting some discussion combining Special Events Department Flying Sites De partment am opposed long Flying Site Representative Geoff Styles saddled bogged down other responsibilities As know pet projects took long time get badly needed service members Geoff has other responsibilities will reduce effectiveness procuring flying sites would like hear thinking subject would also request write John Worth express desire keep Geoff Styles doing flying sites job burdened other activities such PR Special Events need support let John Worth know feel Lets keep Geoff Styles doing what does best After could mean keeping loos ing flying site THINK ABOUT IT second Trans-Am over now would just like thank out participated enjoyed talking also meeting new modelers other districts besides District IV lot opposition AMA Council having event like want continue might think about dropping line two district VP letting him know feel could make difference having Whats Happening District IV September 23rd privilege speaking Norfolk Aeromodelers Club meeting Control Line club real ly has act together have county supported flying site sure does get used picture below shows some normal weekend activities Anyone interested joining excellent Control Line club Norfolk VA area contact John Tate 10 Hanbury Avenue Portsmouth VA 23y2 Hickory RC Prop-Twisters Inc Hick ory Prop-Twisters organized 1968 chartered 1969 started flying old drag strip since have progressed very rapidly now have own flying site old private airport needed lots work raised money work through club raffles donations latest addition 25 x 90 shelter built year looks picture shelter aets Dlentv use club now has approximately 60 mem bers just goes show small club can get what wants works Southeastern Virginia RC Group hear SEVRCGs new field progressing slowly due weather problems now pace has picked up runway will completed shortly Also hear Fentress Scale Fun Fly huge success Prince Georges RC Club Thanks PGRC Newsletter Editoi Don Moody reprinting AMA Building Fund brochure newsletter AMA needs help can get raise funds new Headquarters way Don produce excellent news letter Tidewater RC Inc September 27th TRCC put air show Oceana Naval Air Station gave public idea what RC model building flying about reports very good show club now has plans start AMA show team Anyone interested contact Don Bruce TRCC District IV participation AMA Building Fund going pretty well now second place total money raised Bob Champine AVPNorfolk area isahead sales district Thanks Bob Keep up good work other AVPslets get going Thats month K Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Auoat Vicarmdta John Gorday 115 asybarry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillin McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 ouph Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorenan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32679 Hare, Sharam P0 Box 4506 Birrninaham AL 35208 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 What Joe Ruth Lee Campbell George Perryman have common Well sides living District V designers model airplanes currently being kitted Joe Ruths Prophet 2-meter high per formance sailplane available last Lee Campbell has series handlaunch gliders rubber models P-30 has previously featured column George Perryman man behind Sig Mini Maxer Im sure district has designers models now being kitted three just popped mind Can name some Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL put mall show air show So what may ask mall show resulted club getting photofeature article newspaper air show lead invitation perform before several thousand Boy Scouts discus sions about helping establish RC air craft Explorer Scout Post bad harvest little effort Southland Aero-Modelers Valdosta GA recently got full page spread Valdosta Daily Times lead sentence read follows people seen page playing toy airplanes fly ing Radio Controlled miniature aircraft Im happy reporter noticed dif ference told public public also learned lot joint effort South Dade RC Club Tropic Aeros RC Club helping produce program Channel 4s PM Magazine features sequence filmed Camera Copter flown Champion Mike Maas followed another model copter flown Jack Coan seems several RC clubs have dis covered crowd pleasing excitcment using CL planes during air shows Ron Keans Steve Gardinier Floridas Eglin Aero February 1982 83 George Perryman shown proto type Mini-Maxer smiling because just made three 90 second maxes No uian t crasn IvilKe Maas just checking out camera Camera Copter modelers recently put such show club newsletter extra interest runs fea tures club members located over seas last issue contained reports Norm Jimmy Faith now Guam Bill Garcia recently returned Turkey member Incirlik Aeromodelers thought flying site problems Illinois Indiana 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aaeoeime VicePreidasW Loren Holm643 Hill Brook Guincy IL 62301 Frank Huahos 401 S Birch Plattabura MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Ourgin KY 40310 Bill Zinnmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Another year May bring long flying seasonone allows enough take offs landings wear treads off tires Again challenge other AMA districts formulate club team RC fun fly program District VI need some challengers might national champions Tom Schuhand Standing L R Indianapolis IN West Side Team runner-up Bud Scott Steve Ragsdale Roland Rhein Tower Hobbies Bill Bixby presents championship team Tower radio Mike Tom allowed club keep radio Mike also individual champion plaques resulted $46500 AMAs Building Fund contributed RC Fun Flyers super nice club can purchase some ActionJohn Britt slips Hot-Dogger under limbo Tom Walker provides cool coaching fine gentlemen hosts Terre Haute IN RC Club Standing L R Les Cress Dr Charles Gray new Dis trict RC Contest Coordinator Larry Birchfield Mike Perkins Terry Fields Roy Gerritsen Front Row Don May James Bumpus thanks fine modelers especially Roy Gerritsen providing photos Next years Club Team Fun Fly has some changes special note anyone may enter state contests Details will available mid-March Woodland Aeromodelers will host nual auction Saturday February 13 630 pm Edgewood School Woodridge Dr Woodridge IL Executive Council meeting Novem ber 7-8 several items directly effect Onethe 40 pound limit no Safety Code will require models over 20 pounds flown per demon stration rules Twoyour name address must model Indoor exempt buddys plane hits puts hospital insurance void youre loser demand compliance Three Leader Members CDs etc will get vote extensive Bylaws change As usual good bad As now plan vote yes overall will have decide yourselves Nuff said Since SecretarylTreasurer election still out Im writing will done read can comment out being political First let wish best luck 1982 AMA officers endeavors Jim McNeill total empathy since write-in candidate followed footsteps last year Jims failure get ballot opinion result yielding political leverage After 1980 Nominating Committee meet ing Jim apologized AMA Headquarters previous reports concerning alleged mis conduct letters filescopies avail able cost Although somewhat tragic think apparent turn-around probably cost Jim lot respect faction within Executive Council Both opponents fine gentlemen wish bestwin lose now finale Jim Sears will some time year assume position AMA District VI Vice-President Jim resides Burgin KY computer analyst IBM hard worker will fine job Exact details time will announced later date Happy Landings Happy New Year Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wiscr" VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disrrcl VII Vice-Preoden P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Anidant Vice-Prealdesst Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr BrookfioldWI 53006 Amejata VicaPrmidents James Clark 4444 Woodviow Dr NE Ceder Rapids IA 52401 John B Lorbjeki5847 N 67th St MilwaukeeWI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4920 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr, St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmora 5013 uorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Seare 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 have several very nice invitations join club meetings banquets its always 84 Model Aviation hese modelers theIr HOt-LO~B5 made McDonnell Douglas RC Club Dis trict VIS championship club Standing L R Gene Jones Paul Geders Thad Pawlikow ski Kneeling L R John Gerhardt Jr Team Manager John Britt Tom Walker nese two teams Kneeling L R team champions Palos IL RCs Mike Fuller hard decide say NO have received October As Im reading along see Bay Area PC Club am thinking Bay area Saginaw Bay MI lower peninsula Thumb Hey can make read its Escanaba Escanaba 100 miles north Green Bay Wisconsin winter setting So talked over Tony Italiano Neither nor can make trip am getting message As well telephone conversation Bob Whitman tells people everywhere some direct contact must achieved make AMA something just source insurance Id like time trip upper regions coin cide spring thaw better first blush summer Howd like make trip Scarborough Whats AMA got offer besides insur ance became theme recent visit Radio Control Club Detroit now see need continually reiter ate AMAs value purpose new AMA member Its tough achieve focus new member ones own identifi cation AMA goes back mid-i 930s see subject constant need reiteration same breath some fellow members take another attitude having given AMA task now com menting slow response Which now about reduced membership rates disability limited income brought forward added agenda item last Council meeting discussion con clusive too encouraging incidental ly President John Grigg appointed Cain Mathews committee report question now have reduced rate Senior Citizens friends am required recite whole menu rates memory have interest other special rates whatever proper reason please prepare discussion send will forward right committee consideration action About VP paying visit far reaches district am discouraged report request funding two trips fall/winter two trips spring required budget $2500 calendar year got shot down Ex ecutive Council basic VP budget $1200 per year intended cover out-ofpocket costs conduct districts business including four annual trips Council meetings other special assignments proposed District VII meeting trips involved air fares other travel expense Cash money Well interesting discussion about VP expenses two other VPs also budget requests exceeding $1 200 annual allowance cover activity planned year addition exceeded allowance current year requests reimbursement deferred John Grigg pending Council action statement came little man across table Dont take job cant afford expense attitude minute take granted am going dip own funds conduct AMA business lose am guilty taking something granted some colleagues Council particularly example Tony Italiano Greg Seydel trips last year So things will tighten up little Hey dont get mad Heres someone real problem portions letter Carl Maroney District VII club Members club have obtained evi dence demonstrates intentional jamming RC frequencies intent destroy RC model aircraft flight Two receivers equipped loop anten nas directional reception employed test accuracy approach tested prior use modifica tions equipment directed first class amateur radio operators devices strategically located respect flying field neighbors identify source ambiguity World Engines Scanner loop antenna located home attended officer County Sheriffs Department past presi dent club TV band radio equipped loop antenna located another home directional receiver monitored clubs flying site committee chairman addition directional receivers model airplane receivers flying site detection signals 7208 mc 7224 mc test began noon models being flown 53 mc 7232 Flying continued until about 100 105 pm Mrs X returned home 110 pm signal received X home indicated two directional receivers 7208 mc signal continued about three minutes until stopped new signal detected coming X home 7224 mc about 120 pm signal detected coming X home 7232 mc caused model crash Mr X ran out house met crash site Mrs Y neighbor relative X Mrs Y owner property crash occurred seized model charged modeler tres passing model later returned Sheriffs Department obvious FCC vio lation Mr X using aircraft-only RC frequencies aircraft may also licensed would like confirmed Other FCC laws may have violated proceeding plan get X admit jamming frequencies have told know activities reason contact Mr X until have tried prove intent destroy property During summer 1981 complaint registered Town X Y re garding alleged safety noise nuisance destruction crops club has field seven years until year have enjoyed good relations neigh bors Mr X built home what once landlords property About time complaint RC model planes crashing greatly increased rate due radio inter ference Because suspected interference X and/or Y began plan test will await response will inform progress toward prosecut ing X have removed references names parties involved modelers obvious reasons checking Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters find similar interference episode Connecticut after meeting Washing ton DC Deputy Chief Commissioner decided refer matter appropriate FCC Field Office proper documentation prove offense Severe fines possible imprisionment possible Connecticut event dissipated cause flawed case apparently seems its way better results will keep eye very interesting extreme example trying keep peace flying site neighbor Arkansas siana M,ico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresidenl 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Amclate vlce-Prmidues Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75060 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesyille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Well thrill lifetime last week got ride P-Si Mustang good friend also very good modeler Gerald Martin Hereferd TX pilot belongs Confederate Air Force checked out airplanes name fewthe Mark 9 Spitfire Wildcat Thunderbolt Corsair ME-i 09 ME-i 08 P-38 P-40 Hellcat Bearcat King Cobra etc flew ME-i 09 Spitfire movie Battle Britain ME-i 09 I-lindenburg series Baa Baa Black Sheep flew Corsair big white arrow wing has also flown Mus tang several years Reno Air Races trip Hereford Old Rebel Field Mercedes TX original home CAF about 700 miles reason trip take Mustang down engine change Mustang belongs CAF Colonel Bill Hubbs Pecos TX made refueling stop St Angelo TX ground speed well over 300 mph P-Si Mus tang does very good aerobatics unbe lieveably loud wear headset survival surprised see Gerald up front reading Old Timer section Model Builder mag doing slow rolls same time passed note up front asking him warn going play could fire up video camera answered H - Im trying fly straight did some great aerobatics Mustangloops Cuban eights rolls four point rolls eight point rolls did low pass over runway Rebel Field about 10 altitude pulled up eight point roll ending about 200 altitude After landed Lefty Gardener premier pilot found ers CAF took lady England up Mustang proceeded beat up field low passes prop clearance about five feet loops rolls etcall very low altitude guess what never throttled back once During flight loops Cuban eights etc Gerald never throt tled back either Later asked both Gerald Lefty Both answered would want thing like went say Speed safe Slow suicide Later watching tapes i981 Scale Masters Lefty commented flying said never comes February 1982 85 back power backside loop diving maneuver asked told never slow down fighter except land got good video tapes both flight Gerald Lefty case body doubts what say Im getting tired people few no qualifications telling us fly fighter Lefty actually laughed out loud models flying like real airplanes going have get act together couple things should know came out Council meeting Washington know 40 pounds limit AMA insurance coverage Well now no limit weight horsepower long flown per safety rules Also must have AMA number address model covered wasnt either changes passed anyway Thats now See yall Colorado C Kansas aska S Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Olsirict IX Vice-Presidenl 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vlc-Pvinldenta Charles Bronco, 2220 Meriposa Bled. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowisy 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80815 Glen Las 3701 S 44th St Lincoln NE 68806 Tim Matiem 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 68237 Jim Alcketta 516S Cloudas Soux Folio SD 67103 some highlights AMA Executive Council meeting held November 7th 8th 82 Nats will Lincoln NE RC Frequency Committee has en gineered breakthrough FCC should get new frequen cies earlier expected Bylaws Com mittee has come up some well thought out changes make AMA life little easier live Scholarship committee has upgraded scholarship available ex ploring some other alternatives like student loans AMA Building Fund moving along pretty well still has great need An archi tectural model presented gave new perspective drawings added boost Executive Council drive District IX way needs come up lot donations carry share action existed awareness mem berships desire continue compre hensive Nats concept rotating around country like 82Lincoln 83 east coast 84Reno NV Los Angeles area 85Texas etc productive meeting coverage lot items Look de tails above highlights elsewhere upcoming issues Model Aviation As second week November AMA membership renewal reached 22628 Thats exciting compared 4972 same time 1981 7940 1980 1982 should some good year As 1981 draws close being written mid-November Id like thank District IX newsletter editors have sent along great efforts life line clubs Clubs fortunate enough have dedication newsletter editors should heap praise ton add dimension organiza tion cant duplicated other way assured sent gets read often re-read Occasionally get request assistance get newslet ter started Ill bundle up some ward person just taking task first time often get recycled Long live newsletter editors club has newsletter sent way please include mailing list Also year end thanks list Id like include District IX Associate VPs Contest Coordinators Contest Board members countless hours effort volunteer assistance other modelers nothing short heroic other Dis trict IX members feel same way take few minutes drop line Addresses MA issue everyone works better warm fuzzy coming way occasion course experience problem concern drop line also try assist constructive ideas can occasion Ill have someone another six state district ask about little reporting VP column coverage wish specific area Let say Id really welcome kind formation would area Associate Vice-President VP column will attempt share much information about what going possible something special Arizsna talitornia Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Longlois Rnchn Pa905 Vedes CA 90274 Aesoesate VloePreaidasnu 3lenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Crack CA 94598 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 96136 Bob Reynoldo Nt S Bore SI Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdee Ave. Lonq Beach CA 90808 Just few days ago returned two day Council meeting Washington spent several hours going over Bylaws Bylaws Committee have completely re vised Bylaws first paragraph last changes will put vote Leader Members shortly after first year suggestion approve changes Committee put lot study also utilized input membership revised 40 pound limit model aircraft first step making AMA insurance available Giant class models Ill fill develops nominated Dave Peltz Superior Service Award granted based computers programs Dave furnished Team Selection Finals Dave brought equipment Sacramento scored FAI World Soaring Championships flawlessly also gave Bylaws Commit tee some valuable input needed changes felt qualified superior service rest Council agreed happening get some black white color prints often work glossy prints made up describe whats happening names good too get off AVPs Through out coming months Im going ask share have past column composition since few us professional writers its going come real handy have input Basically its keep cards letters pictures comm folks Boost AMA Building Fund send donation tax deductible contact Associate Vice-President myself Weve got decals pins patches information award plaques avail able contests other awards Encourage club support special awards contests year unique attractive very importantly show membership care about rising cost AMA Headquarters rent Lets get office museum visitor center built show pride involvement great hobby sport Im hearing few reports charter clubs making donations large small some clubs planning set aside percentage money making auctions etc projects Building Fund hear other unique ways support send along well credit club column share creativity others May 1982 best modeling year ever following report cross country flight members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club sent clubs President Calvin Orr Before turning typewriter over Calvin want show team plane Below next wing L R Ron Meyer Harry Dick inson Calvin Orr back row L R Bill Comstock Ralph Perkins Jeff Dickinson Look size strap-on gas tank dream come true least partial dream come true non stop flight Cucamonga CA Las Vegas NV flight accomplished October 7 1981 distance 228 miles 45 hours elapsed time Thursday October 8 pilots crew rousted out nice warm beds before dawn practice flight 251 miles 55 hours over QSAA marathon flight course scale model Northrup Gamma originally planned used flights time ran out before ship could properly prepared Therefore non scale air86 Model Aviation craft Nosen Big Stik substituted stik used extensively flying test bed cross country pilot training flights determined interest safety three vehicles consist ing lead vehicle driver observer frequency scanner pilot vehicle pick-up truck driver observer least two pilots trail vehicle driver ob server Communication between vehicles via CB radio point departure point approximately three miles south Po mona Valley Model Airplane Club field adjacent Interstate 15 aircraft airborne 907 am up through Cajon Pass elevation 4120 MSL 940 am continuing up Interstate 15 Now way Ill give additional information aircraft standard Bud Nosen Big Stik kit particular flight minor modifications made additional gussets epoxied wing mounting bolt points both wing fuselage accommodate additional 20 lbs fuel larger gas tank time construction decided install land ing gear tail dragger configuration split elevator system used engine B 1980 model Quadra swinging 18-10 Zinger propeller fuel oil mix 401 using Bel Ray GK-1 high rpm oil obtained local motorcycle shop radio used Hobby Shack Aero Sport 6 heavy duty servos utilizing four basic functions airborne power supply consisted two 1800 MAH battery packs connected parallel fuel tank originally use scale aircraft aluminum construction baffled 38 gallon capacity fastened belly stik gross takeoff weight Pregnant Stik three gal lons fuel aboard 46 pounds Practice flights to/from beyond Cajon Pass conducted con cerned about engine performance altitude changes As found out once engine needle valves set no further adjustments necessary Performance never seemed falter up nearly 5000 feet As continued up Interstate 15 constant communication driver pilot vehicle such com mands speed up slow down accommodate effects winds aircraft Also advised obstruc tions such bridges powerlines hills trip continued problems made brief stop rest area just fore Mountain Pass comfort crew aircraft circled overhead continued through Mountain Pass eleva tion 4730 MSL experienced much wind turbulance able keep things under control proceeded through back roads Silver Bowl Stadium landed 137 pm four half hours departure time distance 228 miles approximately gallon fuel remaining following day up early fly against team San Diego QSAAs Marathon Flight Approximately 46 miles 204 mile course caught up other team find lost engine power continued through entire course repeated portion course beat old 206 mile run Spirit St Louis year before landed back dry lake bed five half hours after takeoff total 251 miles also found almost gallon gas left tank planning return 1982 QSAA meet scale model official run turned out total 10 hours flying time 479 miles approxi mately four fourth gallons gas would like point out would possible teamwork support Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club AMA sanctioned trip Las Vegas would like have special thanks team Calvin Orr Ron Meyerpilots Ralph Perkins Harry Dickinson Herb Kile drivers Jeff Dickinson Bill Comstock Lyle Hillobservers Harry Dickinsonowner builder aircraft recently sent copy Marve lous Miniatures Jed Kusick well-known Control Line flier Jed showed film around 400 Boy Scouts Larry Jolly helicopter flier note entertained some far out competition helicopter flights received names people clubs have donating Building Fund Betty StreamDistrict X has con tributed far BIRD Club leads list donors fat $670 Next Scale Squadron $500 three clubs came $100 Orange Coast RC Chula Vista RC Talispinners As individual donations Wayne Owens Walt Heinbuch have given $100 follow ing have donated $50 Larry Jenno Ed Paige Roger Clarkson Dale Singleton Joe Betty Stream Remember support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible still have AMA booth available mall show Drop line want want attend show club meeting Thermals Alaska na on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tistrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Aoejt VicePrewdenu Don Connell 22925 21st Ave. S. Des MWnes WA 98188 Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Eroadnem MT 59015 Ed McColtough 53 SE El orrtand OR 97215 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Viclvsburg St. Spokane I/VA 99208 Do, Zippy 21418 NE Main Sr Redmond I/VA 98052 Another winter season Pylon racing will undertaken Boeing Hawks First race held September 6 1981 information contact Don Rice Boeing Hawks racing coordinator 12055 206th P1 SE lssaquah WA 98027 Speaking racing seasons Pacific Northwest Sport Race Drizzle Circuit began December 13th Portland Rich Schaper host format will exactly same last season information can obtained Hying Lines editor John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Rain Bird Flyers announce Ketchikan Alaska club planning second mall show July 4th air show flying demoat Ketchikan full-size air show coming year way November/De cember issue newsletter contains excellent advice winter flying use FIMO molding material can handle impossible shapes Write Richard Robb 534 Hill Rd Ketchikan AK 99901 Guy Russo Coeur DAlene ID won Northwest Soaring Societys 1981 season championships According Societys newsletter editor Roy Anderson Walla Walla WA information pictures will next months column lot Helena Flying Tiger members participated air show Helena Airport October 17 Newsletter editor John Van Hassel says day complete success despite nasty looking weather large display set up hangars drew favorable comments large crowd Flying non-stop during alloted time slot between acts rest day Congratulations participated T-Bird Screech editor Big Sky Thunderbirds Wayne Van Meter reports another modeling club works Missoula area club will likely include Control Line Free Flight boats RC cars T-Birds welcome stimulus friendly competition second club Missoula Good luck December 5th may live infamy because date Third Annual Biplane Fun Fly event held Eagle River AK According Gary Fuller editor Gas Fumes newsletter Gastineau Aero modelers Society Juneau biplanes easy acquire Last year Heath Parasol biplane entered Ken Montoure may still have six inch cardboard bottom wing around Question did enter 1981 Saturday September 12th select group fliers representing Marymoor Club Boeing Hawks Seattle put RC model demonstration dedication new city park South Genesee Street Seattle following ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Charles Royer fearless fliers amazed assembly daring display aerial antics fliers led ace Al Wat son Steve Blackwell Joe Harris Kevin Kraft Tom McCuen Gene Weaver Randy Weaver good time according Herb Bone MARCs editor Bruce Carson editor Monocle newsletter Barons Model Club Spo kane reminds us last few pages Rule Book immense interest Included facts about AMA surance accident form emergency tele phone numbers AMA HQ needed Also included procedure follow reporting accident reimbursed recent issue Bat Sheet carried extensive article 1981 Western FAI Challenge Among things note article picture Dale Segle receiving MARCs Nagasawa Memorial Trophy Bruce Kimbel MARCs close friend Bat Sheet edited Don Zipoy District Xl AVP Kevin Collins Tom Hutchinson reports medical treatment has cleared up cancerous con dition good news us Albany Oregon kit manufacturer maga zine columnist reported information way- WNC Patter Bob Stalick editor February 1982 87 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NeW York NY 10005 Three Quick Steps Rulesmaking Automatically Make An Event Popular Absolutely Everyone have just seen dear old Indoor Easy B event ostensibly event begin ners go through wringer After trau matic siege transformation disfiguration eventual reincarnation will emerge January first pretty much beginning blaming picking anyone ts just way rules Anyway New Year Easy B model rejuvenated Indoor flying goes back livable form Let new records pile up like mad cially build ings poor Category Ill sites will first January become Category II poor II will Now Easy B has finally reached safety zone although naturally still does satisfy everyone another event enjoying growing popularity has taken its place rules-change arena BOSTONIAN maelstrom swirls mostly around question much model should weigh As first formally introduced Junior Flight minimum required weight proposed INDOOR model 10 grams quite heavy basically endurance Indoor model especially compared Indoor flying scale models somehow have NO minimum weight requirements often go down mere four grams sans rubber very respected scale sport modeler Paul Macllrath pointed out 10 grams required rather high flight speed would cause damage model crashing walls would difficult beginners adjust since model would move too fast properly observe what happening recommended seven grams adopted lower weight has proven popular IN DOOR fliers California West Coast Bostonian has become especially popular 14 grams Much praise has heaped Bostonians have made super long flights against rafters up out sight booming thermals other words California Bostoni ans OUTDOOR models some times flown indoors power certainly no harm taking Indoor event converting Outdoor event get lot fun participation event go Have seen simply super de signs articles magazines have run Bostonians especially Model Builder Walt Mooneys Boston Found Bill Hannan s Knight Boston Wrisleys Great Expectations Dick Baxters Park Streets Over Under just know theyre having great time Bob Clemens builder flier exqui site scale models feels caught middle believes rules should uniform across country sides west coasters goes other way too door models sometimes come indoors Outdoor Embryo event boosted amazing Fly ing Aces oddly has no minimum weight requirement brought indoors comes out wind rain form models weighing seven grams less Now get confused Outdoor models dont have weigh anything door models have weigh Out door models Arent getting mixed up bit Maybe would feel better Indoor Outdoor Scale models Outdoor mod els minimum weight rule Now have read through three quick easy rules solve everything am sure will exactly what necessary set up rules locality satisfy local flying Thats what sport flying about What has tb Juniors beginners Only enjoyment flying whatever rules Just best can keep improving models flight times moment dont worry about winning contests Dont crybaby expect rules designed beginners win Nominally beginner expected win flying against beginners Rather mix better mod elers learn Most experts like help Weve mixed Bostonians Embryos story have similarities Both EVE I-zzJ 1 fairly small cabin models require mini mum theoretical box fuselage crosssection volume French have come up sister Indoor event SAINT Seems like whole world just yearning cant see outstretched hands events designs both Indoor Outdoor simple fuselage models speaking designs brings us young entrepreneur DAVID ARONSTEIN marketing plans some very success ful models own design David 15 high placing Bostonians have ballasted bring up seven gram minimum Columbia University con tests Shown three-view BLUEBOY II winning seven gram Embryo has lot other interesting plans too Drop David line 50 Pasture Lane Pough keepsie NY 12603 price list send stamped return envelope Incidentally box-in-the-fuselage idea both Embryo Bostonian came older Manhattan Formula event dont confuse Manhattan pure endurance event duration seekers Both Bostonians Embryos akin Flying Scale especially Bostonian look ing scale proportions detail well good flights event has its own charm New York fliers will continue ex periment rules February 7 1982 Columbia Bob Langelius will sponsor heavy Three-Penny Bostonian event along P-Nut Speed contest parts Ed Whitten will sponsor also Columbia Manhattan PennyPlane theyre compatible contests January 24th Later spring will Third Annual Seven Gram Bostonian Championship time Charisma Factor upped 30 percent Lets see whether good scale proportions detail possible sacrifice little weight will beat out stark seven-gram mers FORWARD fray longer live like Alices Wonderland thing becomes Look Its White Rabbit stopwatch Hey timer ***** Lets rest bit See next month DAVID ARONSTEINS BLUEBOY U INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE WINGSPAN 18 WEIGHT 7 GR AREA 50 SQ 1 FI WINNER 1981 INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE CONTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WITH FLIGHT OF 2L17 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
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AMA RC Frequency Committee Status ReportNovember 1981 As result certain actions took place during week November 2 1981 have given reason believe FCC will release its long-awaited Notice Proposed Rulemaking NPRM Febru cry 1982 seems likely new 50 aircraft 23 non-aircraft channels will go effect end summer 1982 Most RC modelers well aware fact under present FCC rules must share frequencies industrial commercial radio stations Unfortu nately sharing has unbalanced nature RC modelers operate hand-held trans mitters maximum power output 3/4 watt commercial stations permitted use much higher power levels along antennas substantial height unbalanced sharing has become critical because marked increase number newly licensed industrial commercial radio stations Because growing problems RC modeler urgehtly needs new frequencies Progress towards obtaining new frequencies has painfully slow Recent major budget cuts will cause some severe staff reductions FCC expected reductions would make progress towards new frequencies difficult fore committee decided recently initiate FCC/RC Awareness Program program consist three phases Phase letter already delivered FCC Chairman Commissioners re questing personal meeting could explore possibilities obtaining tempo rary use some new channels rule waiver basis Phase Two involves presentation Commissioners Phase Three full blown letter-writing campaign part membership FCC interested members Con gress Senate support position plan attack until Novem ber 6 1981 day Dr Walter Good AMAs Attorney Jack R Smith met Dr Stephen J Lukasik FCCs Chief Scientist Mr Donald D Campbell FCCs Office Science Technology somewhat surprise disclosure learned FCC proceeding final draft NPRM according Dr Lukasik reason believe would released some time February 1982 informed planned FCC/ RC Awareness Program Dr Lukasik sug gested 1 hold up request interim RC channels because would delay issuance NPRM covering new 50 plus 23 channels 2 continue plans make formal presentation FCC Commissioners will explain urgent need new channels will benefit us proposal comes up before final vote 3 hold off proposed letter-writing campaign large flow letters present time would greatly slow down rulemaking pro cess Dr Lukasik candid enough indi cate NPRM released planned February 1982 have right send letters presumably complaint important aspects procedure leading rule adoption will nature response NPRM AMA expects respond professional ly prepared statement supporting pro posal public also free respond FCC concerning NPRM Should consid erable number controversial responses received FCC would likely fur ther delay efforts towards obtaining new frequencies have trouble understand ing NPRM AMA proposal please give us Frequency Committee chance answer questions before attempt write FCC have worked very hard moment lets foul up now Additional Items Information 1 actual FCC presentation series presentations will made commit tee member Mr Fred Marks AMAs Attorney Jack Smith during period November 30 December 11 1981 Copies formal presentation will distributed via charter club mailing list infor mation membership 2 general Frequency Committee meet ing will held Washington week after release NPRM February 1982 will Friday/Saturday two-day session first day meeting will open public Industry representatives model press special interest groups RC cars boats will invited attend pur pose commenting NPRM second day meeting committee will draft official AMA response NPRM 3 ensuing period committee will doing lot homework long awaited Frequency Flag Control System will finalized will cover existing new RC channels Committee Member Jack Albrecht has charged re sponsibility providing detailed Phase-In Plan plan will explain start using new channels old seven channels will phased out also obtaining trial run computer printouts licensed industrial commercial radio stations operating 72-73 MHz 75 MHz bands reports will eventually form basis personal selection RC channels throughout country 4 RC manufacturers encouraged begin development work narrow-band RC receivers Such receivers will greatly enhance use new 50 plus 23 channels Manufac turers should also consider need re ceiver design would utilize odd lF frequency such 16 MHz have dual conversion must consider options design work since image intermodulation lM problems will arise attempting use full 10 MHz band 720 730 MHz aircraft use existing 455 kHz IF receivers RC industry should also prepare make necessary frequency changes get modelers new channels using existing equipment soon possible after FCC Report Order takes effect Future Plans Dr Walter Good reports AMAs 900 MHz experimental RC equipment ordered REFTEC Company Mildenhall England nearing completion transmitters already working provid ing 250 milliwatts RF power output re ceivers complete except special crystals As soon crystals received equipment will shipped AMA Committee members Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson will proceed flight test program hoped some initial test data will available first quarter 1982 Should 900 MHz prove feasible RC purposes will open some new doors future exclusive channels FCC encour aged efforts area Conclusions can look back 1981 year notable progress FCC/RC area Hope fully 1982 will contain finest moment Speaking whole AMA thank Fre quency Committee members patient dedication task times seemed almost hopeless still have reason believe will achieve goals new fre quencies 1982 Bob Aberle Chairman AMA RC Frequency Committee February 1982 75 AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington D Good News Synopsis- November 7-8 1981 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions November 7-8 1981 AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA near Washington DC copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Head quarters available approximately February 15 minutes will become official after Coun cil review next Council meeting January 29 should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Cliff Piper District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Horrace Cain VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Homer Smith VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Charlie Spear Howard Crispin District 4 Jim Sears District 6 Ron McNally Control Line Con test Board chairman also present along several other guests representatives AMA HQ Reports heard following committees Building Fund RC Frequency Film Projects Bylaws Scholarship Nats Executive Corn mittee CD Qualifications Nats Procedures Nominations Procedures Contest Coordinator Guidelines 1 1982 Nats After noting Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ would available next summer approved change Nats site Lincoln NE Nats Executive Committee decide dates location Free Flight events Districts 2 4 7 9 11 Executive Director Against 3 Abstained 1 6 ecre jary/Treasurer Also Nats budget amount $20000 unanimously ap proved cover necessary excess costs operation Nats Abstained 8 10 Secretary/Treasurer After failure motion provide RC Soaring event trophies same basis Pattern Pylon approved have same trophy policy Nats events 2 4 11 S/T ED Presi dent Against 1 356 7 AbstainedS 9 2 Scholarships An expanded program up $10000 available AMA grants approved ~gpt District 8 An amendment also accept outside dona tions scholarship fund approved unanimously 1981 total $4250 approved unanimously awarded six candidates among total 15 applied 3 FAI Expenses approved unani mously certain Headquarters costs connection US hosting World Cham pionships such travel lodging HQ personnel trophies flags national thems would charged general AMA FAI budget rather operating budget World Championships also approved 1982 Control Line World Championships AMA would fund assistant team manager three Combat pit men same extent team team manager 2 3 479 10 11 S/T ED Against 1 5j Abstained 6 4 Investment Policy As supplement basic current policy investing long term six months surplus funds high terest government insured Certificates Deposit approved invest short term surplus funds money market accounts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 Abstained 1 also approved unanimously Secretary/Treasurer report regularly Council concerning AMAs investment accounts 5 Frequency Committee Following re port committee chairman announced FCC promised ac tion February 82 AMAs petition RC frequencies Council unanimous ly approved $10000 budget committee operations next year 6 Executive Director Salary ap proved increase Executive Directors salary 2% retroactive January 1 1981 order provide him same cost living compensation previously approved other HQ employees 24 7 9 11 S/T Against 1 3 5 6 Abstained 10 ED 7 Secretary/Treasurer Budget ap proved reimburse Secretary/Treasurer $21344 expenses above 1981 budget 2 5 7 911 S/Ti Against 3 4 6fJ 10 Abstained ED B Vice-President Budgets approved reimburse following amounts VP expenses excess 1981 budget Dis trict 7$1 District 8$62317 District 9 $334 District 1 1$452 2 5 6 7 8 11 SIT ED Against 3 10 Abstained 4 9 9 Club Patches approved pro vide chartered club five patches club officers President Vice-President Secre tary Treasurer Field Marshal 1 234 579 11 S/T ED Against 6j 10 10 PR Proposal Following discussion goals priorities AMA PR approved have Executive Director pro vide next Council meeting proposal budget recommendations re structured PR department HQ including special event activities 1 2 457 89 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 6 11 1982 Budget After extensive ques tioning discussion concerning updated budget 1982 developed HQ budget approved modified Council 3 4 6 7 9 11 S/T ED Against 1 2 58 Abstained 10 12 Bylaws Amendments After extensive discussion pointby-point review laws Committee recommendations complete package approved unanimously also approved dissenting vote 3 send changes single document Leader Members vote after first year sooner possible 13 Safety Code Changes approved delete 40-pound model weight limit favor requirement models over 20 pounds flown same manner air show team flight demonstrations described paragraph 5 General Sec tion Safety Code 1 2346 7 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 5I also approved add General Section Safety Code following specific wording comply previous Council-ap proved requirement will fly model unless identified name ad dress AMA number model Note does apply models flown indoors 1 2 3 4 6 710 1 1S/T ED Against 5 8 Abstained 7 14 PAl Indoor Committee proposal Jim Richmond change makeup Indoor Team Selection Committee approved 6 10 S/T Against 234 5 7 9 11 ED Abstained 1 15 Special Interest Groups Noting prob lems trying define standard criteria such groups approved unanimously form committee recommend details different concept based individual presentations groups Dave Brown named chairman work Homer Smith Travis McGinnis 16 Run-off Election necessary con clude current election approved use same procedures last year 17 VP 6 Replacement necessary due District 6 election higher office res ignation approved Jim Seats current AVP replace Cain 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 Against 5 7 Abstained 4 S/T ED 18 Awards new Presidents Legion Honor award approved presentation once per year upon concurrence President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Foi- 3 5 6 8 10 S/T ED Against 24 7 11 Abstained 19 Also approved unanimously three Awards Excellence chartered clubs two District 9 District 7 two Superior Service Awards Districts 6 10 two AMA Fellowships Districts 4 10 Dis tinguished Service District 2 Recipients will named time presentation continued page 81 76 Model Aviation Shown 74th General Conterence ot PAl Japan last October John Worth R AMA Executive Director Secretary FAIs aeromodeling committee receiv ing Paul Tissandier diplome certificate PAl President Prince de Ligne Belgium Previous US aeromodelers recog nized award Frank Zaic 19551 Al Lewis 19571 Walt Good 19591 Maynard Hill 1965 John Clemens 1974 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 month going discuss three subjects will have great impact AMA two will affect us future years 1982 NATS Most sadly must report Lakehurst NJ will site 1982 problem within control AMA rather due requirements test pro grams Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fact prepared put final blessing site November Executive Council meeting What happened aware test program might underway mid-summer NAEC personnel indicated program completed Nats time would far enough along allow interruption us necessary Unfortunately test program has rescheduled now will impossible use main test runway need mandatory holding Nats Lakehurst Yet future brighter discussions Captain Kraft commanding officer Lakehurst assured DO want us wants work us toward suitable date 1983 feels possible much advance planning give us resaonable assurance site availability No guarantees sincere wants us NEW RC FREQUENCIES best news year RC fliers comes Bob Aberle Chairman Fre quency Committee Dr Walter Good Frequency Committee member have assured Chief Scientist FCC notice proposed rule making NPRM concerning new frequencies will issued February authorization may issued early August 1982 probabilities well ad vised NOT start letter writing campaign PLEASE until read something pages receive official communication AMA Headquarters contrary re frain writing FCC Senator Congressman other official office Such move can seriously jeopardize dates set us back months years SOON manufacturers radio systems will designing new receivers assure narrow-band reception may well re quired safe operation some new frequencies Im certain being electronic engineer either way RC segment hobby will no longer plagued continuing minimization frequencies fly positive step long last BYLAWS AMENDMENTS historic accomplishment 1981 Executive Council just has revamp Bylaws unanimous vote changes accepted now go vote Leader Members AMA heartily endorse amendments Lets discuss some significant changes ARTICLE VIII new section 2 will add ed present sections 2 3 renum bered accordingly new section provides calling Executive Council meetings President five Executive Council members 5% voting members Academy principle impact now membership has means forcing Council meet deliberation specific itemized issues has result putting some power back hands membership new section 4 will add ed replacing old section 3 clarifies motions resulting annual member ship meeting requires Executive Council deliberation motion next Coun cil meeting after annual membership meeting ARTICLE IX Sections 1 3 extensive ly revised section 11 added Section 1 changes clarify may proxy VP nomination meeting new section 11 provides no incumbent officer de sires run reelection can removed ballot unless three-fourths majority Nominating Committee present voting shall withhold name ballot revisions section 3 will have outstanding effect future elections changes remove majority require ment election replacing plurality requirement means whoever re ceives highest vote count election will declared winner No costly run-off elections revision can also mean Nominating Committee efforts might reduced merely verifying nomi nees qualifications particular office ARTICLE X Section 1 changes provide three-year term elected officers instead present two-year term several reasons feel excellent move Presently possible half Execu tive Council replaced year causing gross discontinuity information flow plan one-third approximately Council subject replacement year Costs elections will somewhat less since year out three will no national officer elected ballots will mailed districts electing vicepresidents Section 2 being revamped provide election district new VP event vice-president should no longer able serve capacity reason present system provides done Executive Council Under revised Bylaws Council will still replace VP event vacancy occurs during last three months term must make appointment among AVPs district Section 3 re-written better define duties President names him Chief Executive Officer Section 4 redefines duties Secretary/Treasur er changes title line duties Executive VP still monitors financial affairs AMA Also Executive VP assumes duties President event President should leave office during term Section 5 changed clarify Executive Directors duties Section 6 deleted being obsolete ARTICLE XI new section 6 being added provide method member can submit request Executive Council action item item may seem insig nificant until now has no formal procedure available member assure maximum opportunity idea reach point discussion Executive Council Please note does guarantee acceptance item Council least now chance several other minor changes improve wording clarify intent laws Committee chaired Bifl Mathews has done outstanding job has personal thanks efforts heartily recommend adoption amendments Leader Member vote Ballots purpose should mail time read OTHER COUNCIL ACTION new award has instituted honor specific people groups organizations have contributed greatly AMA both physical support financial award known PRESIDENTS LEGION OF HONOR may well become prestigious award AMA can bestow short Hall Fame must presented once calendar year majority three voting awardthe President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director award wont find mantlepiece can rest assured recipient will strongest supporters AMA can possibly have Special interest groups will like idea have changed requirements recognition Basically recognition will easier still simple will necessary write report stating group feels proper group represent interest report has presented Execu tive Council either person through VP followed Council vote accept reject RUN-OFF being able find crystal ball hampers ability make predictions however signs point probability run-off election Secretary/Treasurer possibly VP District Xl cant guess will run-off ballot can strongly recommend vote return ballot just quickly can Its important Once again PLEASE NOT write FCC Congressman Senator other official about frequency pro posal can HURT February 198277 Secretary-Trsasurers Report Jim MoNeill AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Richard Weaver Pensacola writes Ive AMA member 3 years AMA Rule Book sending now Richard trusty right hand up AMA Headquarters Mr Mike Woodfolk case Ernie Wrisley Santee CA became CD wanted special AMA number few three digit ones left CDs request mas Hucks Marietta GA writes paid dues June 22 mags takes certain lag time get going Thomas now should have received schedule dont get back us ruce Heald Rancho Cordova CA writes paid extra mags come envelopes dont always come way workimg problem Bruce Everybody AMA wants member receive everything properly AMA Head quarters does pretty good considering have 82000 members thing might speed solutionswrite Michael Woodfolk directly AMA Washington very quick help Gary Fuller Editor Gas Fumes news letter Juneau Alaska RC Club sent picture shown below Pictured above group important fliers posing after FF meet held Sep tember Terre Haute IN LR standing Carl Bopp Kevin Harris Jim Harris Bob Godfrey Roger Fish (LR kneeling Steve Ragsdale Al Meyers Ron Pound Ron club President Mr Donald May sent picture information Dopesheet Editor club hosts District VI Fun Fly Championships annually want everybody come send invi tation Ill sure come Terry Rimert Mr Free Flight Jack sonville FL area sent snap Jenifer Lord Miss District V 1981 holding Jim Walstons Gas FF Terry promotes King Orange annually Florida Shown Mrs Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Joyce listed AMA Execu tive Secretary responsibilities little bit everything Washington office anything official greeter welcomer visitors strangers come see joint Hun dreds have met Joyce over years various Nats around country can agree pleasant relaxed understanding persons ever put earth Joyce happily mar ried Harry Hager have two brats own growing up invite go AMA home office Wash ington see yourself asked Joyce day sweet everybody confided grew up four older brothers single day used beat up learned very pleasant See next month 78 Model Aviation ladies making model airplanes competing contests Mrs Ann Betz New Orleans Ann has built several Peanut Scale models Peck Polymer flies better last Husband Bobby built SE 5 shown So enthralled Bobby FF models comes straight home spends time building little airplanes Ann couldnt keep Bobby out workshop began building herself Thats nice looking model picture ILRI Jerry Cox Bob Beanhardt wood clustered around big scale Piper Cub airplane has camera can get started Jerry going take some pictures melting glacier water standing part Mendenhall Glacier going have hurry because melting FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident DEDICATED IN CASPER City Casper Wyoming population 65000 approximately sits North Platte River Valley foot Casper Mountain Some years ago forward-look ing administration Casper instituted voluntary 1% retail sales tax proceeds penny tax would used finance capital improvements would benefit residents make life enjoyable city revenue provided fund 1100 acres land purchased 1975 form basis recreation area east side town Local model aviation en thusiasts recognized opportunity acquire place fly formed Casper Airmodelers Association Asso ciation immediately asked require ments considered backed up presentation well-documented proposal covered model aviation its aspects Association followed up Model Airport Master Plan detailed runways parking areas taxiways pit areas pavillion other items desirable completed facility Gary Clapp donated professional services Gary civil engineer largely responsible liaison City staff acceptance pro posal Bearing mind modelers Geoff Styles competing other demands city fund ed recreation areas determined helpful possible providing labor necessary making strong effort solicit support local businesses Model Airport Master Plan ac cepted City Casper incorporated overall plan new North Platte Park Step accomplished now Association set themselves goal acquaint local officials model aviation same time build up public image organization sport came time spend city funds could confident project would still go ahead Through individual con tacts public displays such big Mall Show year club got publicity gradual acceptance activities 1981 decided time ripe Model Airport developed amazing display unity cooper ation club members got effort high gear Selected members called various local companies requesting support Model Airport short time raw ma terials started arriving field Lumber concrete blocks roof shingles concrete made available Asso ciation long list area businesses Grading started runways pit areas Club members built own forms soon concrete being poured under guidance experienced concrete man loaned em ployer occasion City Casper saw much effort energy being put project club mem bers decided accelerate partici pation Work scheduled done over three year period completed less four months privilege being hand official opening September 12 1981 Frankly amazed see main 400 50 foot runway auxiliary runway 200 50 feet paved taxiways paved pit area spectator fence behind pit tagged weatherproof signs identifying radio frequencies 50 25 foot pavillion built Club members painted City works de partment Runways pits protected post cable barricade designed keep off-highway vehicles spectators away active surfaces Already promised later installation enough sod cover areas between pavillion pits lawn sprinkling system will keep grass green trees playground equipment Model Airport has earmarks showplace going flying field city regardless size would proud have its model aviators hand opening ceremonies Mayor Casper Mr James Sandison lovely wife Pat Kenneth Erickson City Manager Larry Harms Parks Superin tendent Mel Johnson Public Works Director Travis McGinnis District IX VicePresident Bob Ball President Casper Airmodelers Chuck Brannon Associate February 1982 79 Aerial view Iasper Model Airport labove letti shows main auxiliary runways taxiways pit areas pavilion concrete block storage building parking lot Photo Carla Corson right above Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs presents Appreciation Award Jim Sandison Mayor Casper support model aviation Casper Below left Casper Aeromodelers Association Opening Day Below right ribbon cutting ceremony Casper Model Airport September 12 1991 L R Lem Erickson City Manager Jim Sandison Mayor i R- IiI Treasurer Bob Ball Club President Chuck Smith Club Secretary Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs $25OOOO MODEL AIRPORT Vice-President District IX added list dignitaries Mayor Casper paid tribute planning dedication vision hard work demonstrated throughout project local modelers said can attitude club members con vinced City dealing serious group people would cooperate fullest extent first class coordina tion between persons involved pushed Model Airport project usable stage very short period Ken Erickson City Manager very clear praise club said planned approach developed working drawings done excellent job public relations city officials per formed lot hard work conjunction members Public Works Depart ment also praised citizens Casper voting support voluntary 1% sales tax has paid improve ments including new City Hall new Justice Building new fire stations parks especially new 1100 acre recreation area great pleasure present Appre ciation Awards Mayor Mr Erickson Mr Harms Mr Johnson support model aviation Casper area Full coverage event provided tele vision radio local newspaper citizens Casper got opportunity know what happening Club sponsored huge barbecue guests visitors food supplies donated hotels food outlets other interested companies highlight opening ceremony thrilling flying display Jim Good 1940 Waco UPF-7 biplane equipped smoke generator Civil Air Patrol pro vided color guard colors presented National Anthem played very happy rewarding day everyone involved project happy smiling faces everywhere much good food drink conversation enjoyed crowd over 300 people did happen Casper spirit small city spirit West did can small club 36 members solicit get over $150000 worth construction materials What got Mayor City Manager city departments just interested model airport club members selves club has already promised City will provide additional conveni ences improvements Model Airport 1982 1983 until have show place nation think can identified enthusiastic integrity Association devoted themselves getting job done primed pump cranked handle did ask outside help unless prepared commit themselves hard work covered possible sources materials needed rewarded really fantastic cooperation dozens local companies Casper Wyoming have first-rate example what can accomplished through foresight planning hard work AMA clubs would like know about magnificent project came reality should contact AMA Headquarters details will made available once should contact Casper point view would like offer congratulations Flying Site Department Casper Airmodelers providing very fine example rest country Nice going Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Amazing Dues Response Last August AMA Executive Council approved vote dues increase 1982 generally concern pessimism regarding news would accepted among optimistic favoring increase matter fiscal responsibility nobody anticipating highly favorable response has re sulted AMA HQ previously submit ted preliminary budget 1982 revised include likely effects dues crease took conservative approach some took liberal predicted would end up same number members 82 81 Some optimism involved based record-breaking 1981 membership year saw total 82763 AMAers registered So fingers crossed said hoped end up same num ber 82 enough new members make up dropped out due unhappiness over increase So far response looks much better 35000 already registered 82way ahead last year natural optimism has resulted response tempered knowledge got membership renewal notices out earlier year may have elected re spond earlier since could save $2 doing possible therefore merely seeing people signing up sooner before surer what expect year well have wait until about March 1 current trend continues will have another record-breaking year very real possibility about 85000 members 82 could go higher next item comes pass Frequency Breakthrough After months discouragement concerning progress lack AMAs petition FCC fre quencies big light suddenly turned early November key FCC official position speak authoritatively said could expect official publication proposal February 82 required public comment important step necessary before real chance adoption can expected After publication depends upon nature public response whether FCC likely approve proposal little no significant opposition pro posal could have new RC frequencies end summer Thus have told positive action FCC will take place very soon compared previous guesses supposi tions about what might happen puts whole new light picture out look suddenly much brighter Keep fingers crossed add some pray ers keep faithrelief RC interference problems could just around corner does come about further growth potential RC tremendous 1982 could biggest year yet Benefit Big Birds basis what fly fly AMA Executive Council has removed 40 pound weight limit models flown accord ance AMA Safety Code Instead Council has approved modi fication Code says mod els above 20 pounds should flown same manner required air show team demonstrations simply requires straight line established wherever heavier models flown flying done side line spectators kept other side line Thats very elementary common sense requirement simply says con sciously careful fly big and/or heavier birds Its completely compatible flying smaller models too adopting change AMA Safe ty Code effect extend AMA liability protection commonly called insurance flying quarter scale third scale large model aircraft Thus fly big birds no longer need feel left out AMA picture No extra charge required such cover age merely AMA membership card adherence AMA Safety Code end result should closer relationship between AMA Quarter Scale Aircraft Asso ciation QSAA International Minia ture Aircraft Association IMAA least direction safety No matter what size model crashes problem us need stand together safely enjoy what fly AMA Safety Code change now makes possible Increased Benefit National Car Rental 100 free miles day benefit has increased unlimited mileage local car rentals small mileage charge will apply one-way rentals no mileage charge car returned local area Synopsis continued page 76 19 Miscellaneous Actions Presidential direction information items commit tee Film Prolects Byrne appointed re place Piper monitor Council 80 Model Aviation i5 RC Frequencies announced FCC promised February 1982 release AMAs petition public comment prior final action c Building Fund Goal $10000 per dis trict announced supplement current total approximately $50000 d Special Recognition Cliff Pipers retire ment VP service after 14 years noted presentation special plaque addition normal Meritorious Service Award e Contest Calendar As experiment two issues ModelAviation published May June will include months normal listing plus simplified listing other contests f Reduced Dues Special consideration disabled low fixed income referred special committee Cain Mathews examine various dues rates different classes membership 20 Next Meeting January 30 Saturday Dallas TX conjunction Hobby Industry America annual trade show Ap proved except District 10 DONT F LY CL MODE LS NEAR POWER LINES toneecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aodate VIeePraldmnsa Robert C Brocleur 406 Main Street Nashua NIl 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 eoet, Or. Ladyard CT 06339 Wiitiero Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kitrery ME 03904 goes just time First off heartfelt thanks appointed volunteers have helped District affairs through years PAUL PENNEY has devoted thankless dedicated years post Contest Coordinator give very warm vote gratitude HEN RY STRUCK FF Contest Board member say very big word appreciation GEORGE HIGGINS UC CB member long service warm well done Ed Izzo always visible contest scene well known throughout AMA endeavors thanks much attention job RC CB member finally Dick Sherman Mr Model Aviation himself years sincere interest action rules governing Scale Ill miss working Thanks lot AVPs including served back some years ago along present members wish say has pleasure having out represent AMA Some may well asked continue serve new District Vice-Presi dent writing strongly feel will John Smith Guess will survive two Smiths Council because have several Johns years combine Johns now Smiths least someone Council meeting addresses person either Smith John lot people will pay attention brings out subject must address concerning last Council meeting Itt spite some promis es made President Grigg some state ments regarding budget slashing effort meeting Council WE managed spend another least budget another 20 30 thousand dollars already anticipated larger spending ability gained last dues increase dues free cant help feel still pricing ourselves out hobby Lets see Council can hold line another year present $30 rate Open members Thanks Council wonderful plaques recognition years service make want remember good times during 14 years emo tions little out hand departed final meeting would have gone pretty well controlled except Vince Mankowski gave hug late last meeting got up leave pulled plug reasonable self-control Thanks John Grigg special efforts behalf challenge complete three year term best interests modelers special con cern toward continuing so-called Junior problem special interest groups divided Nats other problems will continue Stand proud John helped put want proud own person New Jersey New Yoh II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaeoaat VIePvemdnu Pete Bienchini 260s Broadway Yankees NY 10706 Frank Dreuch 9 Willow Ave. Pis&taway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 48 Cory Dr Tome River NJ 08753 Adum Settler 50 Rendi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts last months edition column told middle November expected re ceive official confirmation 1982 Nats would held Lakehurst Naval Air Center New Jersey thus bringing important event east coast first time since 1969 Well middle November HAVE given word expected SHALL have Nats Lakehurst NOT UNTIL 1983 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE facts Navy-Washington NAVWASH has now informed NavyLakehurst NAVLAK carrier-deck test program originally scheduled start April 1982 conclude June 1982 July latest has instead rescheduled commence June year possibly conclude until August ie NATS MONTH tests Navy will require full use 12900 foot test runway have site RC Pattern Pylon events well Control Line AMAs Nats Executive Committee has now ruled runway Lakehurst Nats would feasible NAVLAK disappointed Lastly thanks District clubs have kept informed through years club publications contest notices letters some good some constructive concerned heeded Please con tinue mailing lists possible Keep club meetings short busi ness end provide constructive programs members sure put addresses club publications Keep nose down turns keep tail-wheel locked present AVPs BOB BRODEUR BILL WILBUR GEORGE PARKER MIKE SCHINDLER recently resigned RAY GIBOLEAU lasting gratitude because wonderful people highly pleased prospect having Nats 82 fact would still favor presence 1982 AMA could possibly manage get along test runwaywhich course CANNOT Hopefully shall have clear course 1983 Through Nats Executive Committee AMA has established following ro tated Nats schedule future 1982 Lincoln NE 1983Lakehur N 1984 Reno NV 1985Lake Charles LA Seguin TX important thing bear mind point NAVLAK has denied us use base As far con cerned welcome have Nats 82 AMA can two mile-plus test runway As stated AMA Nats Executive Committee however has formally ruled CANNOT THAT THAT offer sincere thanks Capt Robert Kraft CO Lakehurst Nick Grand Public Affairs Officer Hank Likes southern New Jersey AVP works basefor combined help effort So see have really accomplished great deal say intrib ute AMA members over 1000 number signed petitions east coast Nats 82 pledged support such undertaking Thanks Garden State Circle Burners Clifton NJ spear-heading effort Glen Meador Karen Schmidt inval uable assistance Remember officially scheduled AMA 83 Nats Lake hurst credit have learned much fact has emerged above else realization FINDING Nats site thing OB TAINING AMA APPROVAL something elsemore next page February 1982 81 nit,, pin.nuws tem urn Cae snn Massa cousmusi Model Aviation Hami Fame certificate about present inductee Lou Andrews left Fred Bellows Jr picture Syracuse Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association will hold its Sixth Annual Symposium Syracuse NY February 6 1982 important annual events District II calendar can arrange attend should means upstate modelers present interesting show replete exhibits impressive Scale event name implies seminars day devoted various facets aeromodeling conducted nationally recog nized authorities upon various subjects time have lined up such well-known modeling personalities Dave Brown Don Lowe others President John Grigg ex pects attend shall conduct Dis trict II membership meeting meetings useful serve face-toface clearing house variety ques tions concerned AMA member has about organization its policies Like time-honored Chinese proverb holds belief picture worth thousand words believe AMA membership meeting worth thousand letters After open exchange views Th nature two-way street unilateral letter NOT Foggy Lens Department much room photos time just couldnt resist sharing shot Somers Giant Scale meet could Ohio osylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Auaeiaea VlmPreaidnta Joe Cibee 38980 Vagey Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 504 21st Se. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heirman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Lairni Jacknon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugerte Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottitala PA 15683 Boy does time fly time wish everyone Merry Christmas least hope receive around Christmas time As being written cant help wonder will last column District Ill VP should last column congratulate winner election wish him luck District Ill representa tive Executive Council would also appropriate thank AVPs Con test Board members Contest Coordinators other individuals have given time make hobby/sport model aviation enjoyable us got letter other day AVP Joe Elben announcing National Model Air plane Show Cleveland scheduled year March 12-14 Randal Park Mall probably largest static show/com petition country would well worth try attend first March us getting itchy about flying seeing old gang ideal time get group together club head show Last month told Id report Council meeting budget review Well didnt cut budget captioned OKAY GUYS WHERE IS THAT BOOSTER BATTERY Random Notes 1982 WRAM Show scheduled February 20-21. Ed Whitten reports special Indoor contest Columbia University November 8 press inter views photos Massari Rockland County RC has named Kraft Radio representative area ffrey Styles contact AMA HQ have flying site problem. d like join Unified Scale Pattern Judges Association USPIA have application blanks t award dust-collecting tro phies contests now instead give AMA Building Fund plaques details contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ GEAR UP AND LOCKED rather increased slightly cover costs some expanding some new projects example increased scholarship budget $4200 $10000 next year increased Frequency Committee budget $10000 enable aggressively pursue new frequencies voted fund three man pit crew Com bat next CL World Championships gave Executive Director 2% raise match given earlier other employees wish could apply little Reaganomics operations must admit necessary creases will improve ability serve AMA membership Other things accom plished force anyone flying model airplane weighing over 20 pounds comply section 5 Safety Code straight line demarcation between people fly ing dropped 40 pound limit defer ence above voted require either AMA number name address models except flown indoors major portion meeting taken up approval new set bylaws would change few things way operate major changes would change title present Secretary/Treasurer Execu tive VP adequately describes responsibility authority take over President temporary absense President also chief financial officer Academy other really significant change term office elected members Executive Council President Executive VP District VPs will three years approximately 1/3 being elected reelected given year new Bylaws should hands Leader Members approval time read hope pass reflect tremendous amount work part Executive Council committee being presented full support Council AMA Chapter program step right direction toward improving repre sentation clubs views problems AMA has overwhelmingly accepted areas Id like see situa tion District Ill would have associations clubs chapters four quadrants Ohio three sections Pennsylvania east central west east West Virginia envision member club sending two representatives bimonth ly chapter meetings chapters sending two representatives district meeting semiannual annual basis meeting would include VP AVPs possibly Contest Board members Contest Coordinators would involve 20-30 people could reasonably discuss mutual problems solutions well ask questions have input heard AMA district officers wouldnt necessary impose absolute boundaries sections club could join asso ciation common interest club can see lot advantages program sort particularly comes coordination events other contests well done CC organization effective youth programs liasion between clubs common problems different interests obviously would aid AMA officials representing best possible way Anyone willing WORK such program should contact nearest AVP listed top column hope will coordinate efforts District Ill has second largest number clubs AMA such effort would probably effective AMA Building Fund growing too slowly saw model new Head quarters building made former AMA President Johnny Clemens Council meeting wont fire up enthu siasm nothing will recently bought Building Fund promotional items pins patches etc unused portion VP budget 81 will sending AVPs us push Building Fund manner Fund gets twice moneyfirst buy items budget second items bought YOU Support Building Fund Till next month hope Delaware Distort ol Colombia Marylaod h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaomats VleereaIden Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chempine 205 Tiptoe Rd Newport Nawn VA 23806 Howard Crinpin 611 Baechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V 8111 Helnra 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fall Church VA 22042 CtrarlenSoear 910 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 have just returned two day Coun cil meeting Washington DC Among major items voted revisions AMA Bylaws lot time effort 82 Model Aviation went revisions update correct sections needed changed due changes AMA operations Very shortly copies revised Byiaws will sent out Leader Members AMA voting Please sure Leader Members discuss revised Bylaws local club members sure vote important changes will term office AMA elected officers new Bylaws call three-year term office rather two-year term like now have feel very good idea As now 2-year term half AMA Council can replaced year makes very difficult get anything accom plished time spent training updating new Council members takes approximately year after elected Council get feel things find out what its about approve new Bylaws urge vote whether its pro con least VOTE Also Council meeting some discussion combining Special Events Department Flying Sites De partment am opposed long Flying Site Representative Geoff Styles saddled bogged down other responsibilities As know pet projects took long time get badly needed service members Geoff has other responsibilities will reduce effectiveness procuring flying sites would like hear thinking subject would also request write John Worth express desire keep Geoff Styles doing flying sites job burdened other activities such PR Special Events need support let John Worth know feel Lets keep Geoff Styles doing what does best After could mean keeping loos ing flying site THINK ABOUT IT second Trans-Am over now would just like thank out participated enjoyed talking also meeting new modelers other districts besides District IV lot opposition AMA Council having event like want continue might think about dropping line two district VP letting him know feel could make difference having Whats Happening District IV September 23rd privilege speaking Norfolk Aeromodelers Club meeting Control Line club real ly has act together have county supported flying site sure does get used picture below shows some normal weekend activities Anyone interested joining excellent Control Line club Norfolk VA area contact John Tate 10 Hanbury Avenue Portsmouth VA 23y2 Hickory RC Prop-Twisters Inc Hick ory Prop-Twisters organized 1968 chartered 1969 started flying old drag strip since have progressed very rapidly now have own flying site old private airport needed lots work raised money work through club raffles donations latest addition 25 x 90 shelter built year looks picture shelter aets Dlentv use club now has approximately 60 mem bers just goes show small club can get what wants works Southeastern Virginia RC Group hear SEVRCGs new field progressing slowly due weather problems now pace has picked up runway will completed shortly Also hear Fentress Scale Fun Fly huge success Prince Georges RC Club Thanks PGRC Newsletter Editoi Don Moody reprinting AMA Building Fund brochure newsletter AMA needs help can get raise funds new Headquarters way Don produce excellent news letter Tidewater RC Inc September 27th TRCC put air show Oceana Naval Air Station gave public idea what RC model building flying about reports very good show club now has plans start AMA show team Anyone interested contact Don Bruce TRCC District IV participation AMA Building Fund going pretty well now second place total money raised Bob Champine AVPNorfolk area isahead sales district Thanks Bob Keep up good work other AVPslets get going Thats month K Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Auoat Vicarmdta John Gorday 115 asybarry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillin McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 ouph Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorenan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32679 Hare, Sharam P0 Box 4506 Birrninaham AL 35208 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 What Joe Ruth Lee Campbell George Perryman have common Well sides living District V designers model airplanes currently being kitted Joe Ruths Prophet 2-meter high per formance sailplane available last Lee Campbell has series handlaunch gliders rubber models P-30 has previously featured column George Perryman man behind Sig Mini Maxer Im sure district has designers models now being kitted three just popped mind Can name some Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL put mall show air show So what may ask mall show resulted club getting photofeature article newspaper air show lead invitation perform before several thousand Boy Scouts discus sions about helping establish RC air craft Explorer Scout Post bad harvest little effort Southland Aero-Modelers Valdosta GA recently got full page spread Valdosta Daily Times lead sentence read follows people seen page playing toy airplanes fly ing Radio Controlled miniature aircraft Im happy reporter noticed dif ference told public public also learned lot joint effort South Dade RC Club Tropic Aeros RC Club helping produce program Channel 4s PM Magazine features sequence filmed Camera Copter flown Champion Mike Maas followed another model copter flown Jack Coan seems several RC clubs have dis covered crowd pleasing excitcment using CL planes during air shows Ron Keans Steve Gardinier Floridas Eglin Aero February 1982 83 George Perryman shown proto type Mini-Maxer smiling because just made three 90 second maxes No uian t crasn IvilKe Maas just checking out camera Camera Copter modelers recently put such show club newsletter extra interest runs fea tures club members located over seas last issue contained reports Norm Jimmy Faith now Guam Bill Garcia recently returned Turkey member Incirlik Aeromodelers thought flying site problems Illinois Indiana 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aaeoeime VicePreidasW Loren Holm643 Hill Brook Guincy IL 62301 Frank Huahos 401 S Birch Plattabura MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Ourgin KY 40310 Bill Zinnmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Another year May bring long flying seasonone allows enough take offs landings wear treads off tires Again challenge other AMA districts formulate club team RC fun fly program District VI need some challengers might national champions Tom Schuhand Standing L R Indianapolis IN West Side Team runner-up Bud Scott Steve Ragsdale Roland Rhein Tower Hobbies Bill Bixby presents championship team Tower radio Mike Tom allowed club keep radio Mike also individual champion plaques resulted $46500 AMAs Building Fund contributed RC Fun Flyers super nice club can purchase some ActionJohn Britt slips Hot-Dogger under limbo Tom Walker provides cool coaching fine gentlemen hosts Terre Haute IN RC Club Standing L R Les Cress Dr Charles Gray new Dis trict RC Contest Coordinator Larry Birchfield Mike Perkins Terry Fields Roy Gerritsen Front Row Don May James Bumpus thanks fine modelers especially Roy Gerritsen providing photos Next years Club Team Fun Fly has some changes special note anyone may enter state contests Details will available mid-March Woodland Aeromodelers will host nual auction Saturday February 13 630 pm Edgewood School Woodridge Dr Woodridge IL Executive Council meeting Novem ber 7-8 several items directly effect Onethe 40 pound limit no Safety Code will require models over 20 pounds flown per demon stration rules Twoyour name address must model Indoor exempt buddys plane hits puts hospital insurance void youre loser demand compliance Three Leader Members CDs etc will get vote extensive Bylaws change As usual good bad As now plan vote yes overall will have decide yourselves Nuff said Since SecretarylTreasurer election still out Im writing will done read can comment out being political First let wish best luck 1982 AMA officers endeavors Jim McNeill total empathy since write-in candidate followed footsteps last year Jims failure get ballot opinion result yielding political leverage After 1980 Nominating Committee meet ing Jim apologized AMA Headquarters previous reports concerning alleged mis conduct letters filescopies avail able cost Although somewhat tragic think apparent turn-around probably cost Jim lot respect faction within Executive Council Both opponents fine gentlemen wish bestwin lose now finale Jim Sears will some time year assume position AMA District VI Vice-President Jim resides Burgin KY computer analyst IBM hard worker will fine job Exact details time will announced later date Happy Landings Happy New Year Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wiscr" VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disrrcl VII Vice-Preoden P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Anidant Vice-Prealdesst Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr BrookfioldWI 53006 Amejata VicaPrmidents James Clark 4444 Woodviow Dr NE Ceder Rapids IA 52401 John B Lorbjeki5847 N 67th St MilwaukeeWI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4920 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr, St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmora 5013 uorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Seare 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 have several very nice invitations join club meetings banquets its always 84 Model Aviation hese modelers theIr HOt-LO~B5 made McDonnell Douglas RC Club Dis trict VIS championship club Standing L R Gene Jones Paul Geders Thad Pawlikow ski Kneeling L R John Gerhardt Jr Team Manager John Britt Tom Walker nese two teams Kneeling L R team champions Palos IL RCs Mike Fuller hard decide say NO have received October As Im reading along see Bay Area PC Club am thinking Bay area Saginaw Bay MI lower peninsula Thumb Hey can make read its Escanaba Escanaba 100 miles north Green Bay Wisconsin winter setting So talked over Tony Italiano Neither nor can make trip am getting message As well telephone conversation Bob Whitman tells people everywhere some direct contact must achieved make AMA something just source insurance Id like time trip upper regions coin cide spring thaw better first blush summer Howd like make trip Scarborough Whats AMA got offer besides insur ance became theme recent visit Radio Control Club Detroit now see need continually reiter ate AMAs value purpose new AMA member Its tough achieve focus new member ones own identifi cation AMA goes back mid-i 930s see subject constant need reiteration same breath some fellow members take another attitude having given AMA task now com menting slow response Which now about reduced membership rates disability limited income brought forward added agenda item last Council meeting discussion con clusive too encouraging incidental ly President John Grigg appointed Cain Mathews committee report question now have reduced rate Senior Citizens friends am required recite whole menu rates memory have interest other special rates whatever proper reason please prepare discussion send will forward right committee consideration action About VP paying visit far reaches district am discouraged report request funding two trips fall/winter two trips spring required budget $2500 calendar year got shot down Ex ecutive Council basic VP budget $1200 per year intended cover out-ofpocket costs conduct districts business including four annual trips Council meetings other special assignments proposed District VII meeting trips involved air fares other travel expense Cash money Well interesting discussion about VP expenses two other VPs also budget requests exceeding $1 200 annual allowance cover activity planned year addition exceeded allowance current year requests reimbursement deferred John Grigg pending Council action statement came little man across table Dont take job cant afford expense attitude minute take granted am going dip own funds conduct AMA business lose am guilty taking something granted some colleagues Council particularly example Tony Italiano Greg Seydel trips last year So things will tighten up little Hey dont get mad Heres someone real problem portions letter Carl Maroney District VII club Members club have obtained evi dence demonstrates intentional jamming RC frequencies intent destroy RC model aircraft flight Two receivers equipped loop anten nas directional reception employed test accuracy approach tested prior use modifica tions equipment directed first class amateur radio operators devices strategically located respect flying field neighbors identify source ambiguity World Engines Scanner loop antenna located home attended officer County Sheriffs Department past presi dent club TV band radio equipped loop antenna located another home directional receiver monitored clubs flying site committee chairman addition directional receivers model airplane receivers flying site detection signals 7208 mc 7224 mc test began noon models being flown 53 mc 7232 Flying continued until about 100 105 pm Mrs X returned home 110 pm signal received X home indicated two directional receivers 7208 mc signal continued about three minutes until stopped new signal detected coming X home 7224 mc about 120 pm signal detected coming X home 7232 mc caused model crash Mr X ran out house met crash site Mrs Y neighbor relative X Mrs Y owner property crash occurred seized model charged modeler tres passing model later returned Sheriffs Department obvious FCC vio lation Mr X using aircraft-only RC frequencies aircraft may also licensed would like confirmed Other FCC laws may have violated proceeding plan get X admit jamming frequencies have told know activities reason contact Mr X until have tried prove intent destroy property During summer 1981 complaint registered Town X Y re garding alleged safety noise nuisance destruction crops club has field seven years until year have enjoyed good relations neigh bors Mr X built home what once landlords property About time complaint RC model planes crashing greatly increased rate due radio inter ference Because suspected interference X and/or Y began plan test will await response will inform progress toward prosecut ing X have removed references names parties involved modelers obvious reasons checking Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters find similar interference episode Connecticut after meeting Washing ton DC Deputy Chief Commissioner decided refer matter appropriate FCC Field Office proper documentation prove offense Severe fines possible imprisionment possible Connecticut event dissipated cause flawed case apparently seems its way better results will keep eye very interesting extreme example trying keep peace flying site neighbor Arkansas siana M,ico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresidenl 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Amclate vlce-Prmidues Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75060 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesyille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Well thrill lifetime last week got ride P-Si Mustang good friend also very good modeler Gerald Martin Hereferd TX pilot belongs Confederate Air Force checked out airplanes name fewthe Mark 9 Spitfire Wildcat Thunderbolt Corsair ME-i 09 ME-i 08 P-38 P-40 Hellcat Bearcat King Cobra etc flew ME-i 09 Spitfire movie Battle Britain ME-i 09 I-lindenburg series Baa Baa Black Sheep flew Corsair big white arrow wing has also flown Mus tang several years Reno Air Races trip Hereford Old Rebel Field Mercedes TX original home CAF about 700 miles reason trip take Mustang down engine change Mustang belongs CAF Colonel Bill Hubbs Pecos TX made refueling stop St Angelo TX ground speed well over 300 mph P-Si Mus tang does very good aerobatics unbe lieveably loud wear headset survival surprised see Gerald up front reading Old Timer section Model Builder mag doing slow rolls same time passed note up front asking him warn going play could fire up video camera answered H - Im trying fly straight did some great aerobatics Mustangloops Cuban eights rolls four point rolls eight point rolls did low pass over runway Rebel Field about 10 altitude pulled up eight point roll ending about 200 altitude After landed Lefty Gardener premier pilot found ers CAF took lady England up Mustang proceeded beat up field low passes prop clearance about five feet loops rolls etcall very low altitude guess what never throttled back once During flight loops Cuban eights etc Gerald never throt tled back either Later asked both Gerald Lefty Both answered would want thing like went say Speed safe Slow suicide Later watching tapes i981 Scale Masters Lefty commented flying said never comes February 1982 85 back power backside loop diving maneuver asked told never slow down fighter except land got good video tapes both flight Gerald Lefty case body doubts what say Im getting tired people few no qualifications telling us fly fighter Lefty actually laughed out loud models flying like real airplanes going have get act together couple things should know came out Council meeting Washington know 40 pounds limit AMA insurance coverage Well now no limit weight horsepower long flown per safety rules Also must have AMA number address model covered wasnt either changes passed anyway Thats now See yall Colorado C Kansas aska S Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Olsirict IX Vice-Presidenl 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vlc-Pvinldenta Charles Bronco, 2220 Meriposa Bled. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowisy 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80815 Glen Las 3701 S 44th St Lincoln NE 68806 Tim Matiem 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 68237 Jim Alcketta 516S Cloudas Soux Folio SD 67103 some highlights AMA Executive Council meeting held November 7th 8th 82 Nats will Lincoln NE RC Frequency Committee has en gineered breakthrough FCC should get new frequen cies earlier expected Bylaws Com mittee has come up some well thought out changes make AMA life little easier live Scholarship committee has upgraded scholarship available ex ploring some other alternatives like student loans AMA Building Fund moving along pretty well still has great need An archi tectural model presented gave new perspective drawings added boost Executive Council drive District IX way needs come up lot donations carry share action existed awareness mem berships desire continue compre hensive Nats concept rotating around country like 82Lincoln 83 east coast 84Reno NV Los Angeles area 85Texas etc productive meeting coverage lot items Look de tails above highlights elsewhere upcoming issues Model Aviation As second week November AMA membership renewal reached 22628 Thats exciting compared 4972 same time 1981 7940 1980 1982 should some good year As 1981 draws close being written mid-November Id like thank District IX newsletter editors have sent along great efforts life line clubs Clubs fortunate enough have dedication newsletter editors should heap praise ton add dimension organiza tion cant duplicated other way assured sent gets read often re-read Occasionally get request assistance get newslet ter started Ill bundle up some ward person just taking task first time often get recycled Long live newsletter editors club has newsletter sent way please include mailing list Also year end thanks list Id like include District IX Associate VPs Contest Coordinators Contest Board members countless hours effort volunteer assistance other modelers nothing short heroic other Dis trict IX members feel same way take few minutes drop line Addresses MA issue everyone works better warm fuzzy coming way occasion course experience problem concern drop line also try assist constructive ideas can occasion Ill have someone another six state district ask about little reporting VP column coverage wish specific area Let say Id really welcome kind formation would area Associate Vice-President VP column will attempt share much information about what going possible something special Arizsna talitornia Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Longlois Rnchn Pa905 Vedes CA 90274 Aesoesate VloePreaidasnu 3lenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Crack CA 94598 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 96136 Bob Reynoldo Nt S Bore SI Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdee Ave. Lonq Beach CA 90808 Just few days ago returned two day Council meeting Washington spent several hours going over Bylaws Bylaws Committee have completely re vised Bylaws first paragraph last changes will put vote Leader Members shortly after first year suggestion approve changes Committee put lot study also utilized input membership revised 40 pound limit model aircraft first step making AMA insurance available Giant class models Ill fill develops nominated Dave Peltz Superior Service Award granted based computers programs Dave furnished Team Selection Finals Dave brought equipment Sacramento scored FAI World Soaring Championships flawlessly also gave Bylaws Commit tee some valuable input needed changes felt qualified superior service rest Council agreed happening get some black white color prints often work glossy prints made up describe whats happening names good too get off AVPs Through out coming months Im going ask share have past column composition since few us professional writers its going come real handy have input Basically its keep cards letters pictures comm folks Boost AMA Building Fund send donation tax deductible contact Associate Vice-President myself Weve got decals pins patches information award plaques avail able contests other awards Encourage club support special awards contests year unique attractive very importantly show membership care about rising cost AMA Headquarters rent Lets get office museum visitor center built show pride involvement great hobby sport Im hearing few reports charter clubs making donations large small some clubs planning set aside percentage money making auctions etc projects Building Fund hear other unique ways support send along well credit club column share creativity others May 1982 best modeling year ever following report cross country flight members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club sent clubs President Calvin Orr Before turning typewriter over Calvin want show team plane Below next wing L R Ron Meyer Harry Dick inson Calvin Orr back row L R Bill Comstock Ralph Perkins Jeff Dickinson Look size strap-on gas tank dream come true least partial dream come true non stop flight Cucamonga CA Las Vegas NV flight accomplished October 7 1981 distance 228 miles 45 hours elapsed time Thursday October 8 pilots crew rousted out nice warm beds before dawn practice flight 251 miles 55 hours over QSAA marathon flight course scale model Northrup Gamma originally planned used flights time ran out before ship could properly prepared Therefore non scale air86 Model Aviation craft Nosen Big Stik substituted stik used extensively flying test bed cross country pilot training flights determined interest safety three vehicles consist ing lead vehicle driver observer frequency scanner pilot vehicle pick-up truck driver observer least two pilots trail vehicle driver ob server Communication between vehicles via CB radio point departure point approximately three miles south Po mona Valley Model Airplane Club field adjacent Interstate 15 aircraft airborne 907 am up through Cajon Pass elevation 4120 MSL 940 am continuing up Interstate 15 Now way Ill give additional information aircraft standard Bud Nosen Big Stik kit particular flight minor modifications made additional gussets epoxied wing mounting bolt points both wing fuselage accommodate additional 20 lbs fuel larger gas tank time construction decided install land ing gear tail dragger configuration split elevator system used engine B 1980 model Quadra swinging 18-10 Zinger propeller fuel oil mix 401 using Bel Ray GK-1 high rpm oil obtained local motorcycle shop radio used Hobby Shack Aero Sport 6 heavy duty servos utilizing four basic functions airborne power supply consisted two 1800 MAH battery packs connected parallel fuel tank originally use scale aircraft aluminum construction baffled 38 gallon capacity fastened belly stik gross takeoff weight Pregnant Stik three gal lons fuel aboard 46 pounds Practice flights to/from beyond Cajon Pass conducted con cerned about engine performance altitude changes As found out once engine needle valves set no further adjustments necessary Performance never seemed falter up nearly 5000 feet As continued up Interstate 15 constant communication driver pilot vehicle such com mands speed up slow down accommodate effects winds aircraft Also advised obstruc tions such bridges powerlines hills trip continued problems made brief stop rest area just fore Mountain Pass comfort crew aircraft circled overhead continued through Mountain Pass eleva tion 4730 MSL experienced much wind turbulance able keep things under control proceeded through back roads Silver Bowl Stadium landed 137 pm four half hours departure time distance 228 miles approximately gallon fuel remaining following day up early fly against team San Diego QSAAs Marathon Flight Approximately 46 miles 204 mile course caught up other team find lost engine power continued through entire course repeated portion course beat old 206 mile run Spirit St Louis year before landed back dry lake bed five half hours after takeoff total 251 miles also found almost gallon gas left tank planning return 1982 QSAA meet scale model official run turned out total 10 hours flying time 479 miles approxi mately four fourth gallons gas would like point out would possible teamwork support Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club AMA sanctioned trip Las Vegas would like have special thanks team Calvin Orr Ron Meyerpilots Ralph Perkins Harry Dickinson Herb Kile drivers Jeff Dickinson Bill Comstock Lyle Hillobservers Harry Dickinsonowner builder aircraft recently sent copy Marve lous Miniatures Jed Kusick well-known Control Line flier Jed showed film around 400 Boy Scouts Larry Jolly helicopter flier note entertained some far out competition helicopter flights received names people clubs have donating Building Fund Betty StreamDistrict X has con tributed far BIRD Club leads list donors fat $670 Next Scale Squadron $500 three clubs came $100 Orange Coast RC Chula Vista RC Talispinners As individual donations Wayne Owens Walt Heinbuch have given $100 follow ing have donated $50 Larry Jenno Ed Paige Roger Clarkson Dale Singleton Joe Betty Stream Remember support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible still have AMA booth available mall show Drop line want want attend show club meeting Thermals Alaska na on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tistrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Aoejt VicePrewdenu Don Connell 22925 21st Ave. S. Des MWnes WA 98188 Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Eroadnem MT 59015 Ed McColtough 53 SE El orrtand OR 97215 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Viclvsburg St. Spokane I/VA 99208 Do, Zippy 21418 NE Main Sr Redmond I/VA 98052 Another winter season Pylon racing will undertaken Boeing Hawks First race held September 6 1981 information contact Don Rice Boeing Hawks racing coordinator 12055 206th P1 SE lssaquah WA 98027 Speaking racing seasons Pacific Northwest Sport Race Drizzle Circuit began December 13th Portland Rich Schaper host format will exactly same last season information can obtained Hying Lines editor John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Rain Bird Flyers announce Ketchikan Alaska club planning second mall show July 4th air show flying demoat Ketchikan full-size air show coming year way November/De cember issue newsletter contains excellent advice winter flying use FIMO molding material can handle impossible shapes Write Richard Robb 534 Hill Rd Ketchikan AK 99901 Guy Russo Coeur DAlene ID won Northwest Soaring Societys 1981 season championships According Societys newsletter editor Roy Anderson Walla Walla WA information pictures will next months column lot Helena Flying Tiger members participated air show Helena Airport October 17 Newsletter editor John Van Hassel says day complete success despite nasty looking weather large display set up hangars drew favorable comments large crowd Flying non-stop during alloted time slot between acts rest day Congratulations participated T-Bird Screech editor Big Sky Thunderbirds Wayne Van Meter reports another modeling club works Missoula area club will likely include Control Line Free Flight boats RC cars T-Birds welcome stimulus friendly competition second club Missoula Good luck December 5th may live infamy because date Third Annual Biplane Fun Fly event held Eagle River AK According Gary Fuller editor Gas Fumes newsletter Gastineau Aero modelers Society Juneau biplanes easy acquire Last year Heath Parasol biplane entered Ken Montoure may still have six inch cardboard bottom wing around Question did enter 1981 Saturday September 12th select group fliers representing Marymoor Club Boeing Hawks Seattle put RC model demonstration dedication new city park South Genesee Street Seattle following ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Charles Royer fearless fliers amazed assembly daring display aerial antics fliers led ace Al Wat son Steve Blackwell Joe Harris Kevin Kraft Tom McCuen Gene Weaver Randy Weaver good time according Herb Bone MARCs editor Bruce Carson editor Monocle newsletter Barons Model Club Spo kane reminds us last few pages Rule Book immense interest Included facts about AMA surance accident form emergency tele phone numbers AMA HQ needed Also included procedure follow reporting accident reimbursed recent issue Bat Sheet carried extensive article 1981 Western FAI Challenge Among things note article picture Dale Segle receiving MARCs Nagasawa Memorial Trophy Bruce Kimbel MARCs close friend Bat Sheet edited Don Zipoy District Xl AVP Kevin Collins Tom Hutchinson reports medical treatment has cleared up cancerous con dition good news us Albany Oregon kit manufacturer maga zine columnist reported information way- WNC Patter Bob Stalick editor February 1982 87 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NeW York NY 10005 Three Quick Steps Rulesmaking Automatically Make An Event Popular Absolutely Everyone have just seen dear old Indoor Easy B event ostensibly event begin ners go through wringer After trau matic siege transformation disfiguration eventual reincarnation will emerge January first pretty much beginning blaming picking anyone ts just way rules Anyway New Year Easy B model rejuvenated Indoor flying goes back livable form Let new records pile up like mad cially build ings poor Category Ill sites will first January become Category II poor II will Now Easy B has finally reached safety zone although naturally still does satisfy everyone another event enjoying growing popularity has taken its place rules-change arena BOSTONIAN maelstrom swirls mostly around question much model should weigh As first formally introduced Junior Flight minimum required weight proposed INDOOR model 10 grams quite heavy basically endurance Indoor model especially compared Indoor flying scale models somehow have NO minimum weight requirements often go down mere four grams sans rubber very respected scale sport modeler Paul Macllrath pointed out 10 grams required rather high flight speed would cause damage model crashing walls would difficult beginners adjust since model would move too fast properly observe what happening recommended seven grams adopted lower weight has proven popular IN DOOR fliers California West Coast Bostonian has become especially popular 14 grams Much praise has heaped Bostonians have made super long flights against rafters up out sight booming thermals other words California Bostoni ans OUTDOOR models some times flown indoors power certainly no harm taking Indoor event converting Outdoor event get lot fun participation event go Have seen simply super de signs articles magazines have run Bostonians especially Model Builder Walt Mooneys Boston Found Bill Hannan s Knight Boston Wrisleys Great Expectations Dick Baxters Park Streets Over Under just know theyre having great time Bob Clemens builder flier exqui site scale models feels caught middle believes rules should uniform across country sides west coasters goes other way too door models sometimes come indoors Outdoor Embryo event boosted amazing Fly ing Aces oddly has no minimum weight requirement brought indoors comes out wind rain form models weighing seven grams less Now get confused Outdoor models dont have weigh anything door models have weigh Out door models Arent getting mixed up bit Maybe would feel better Indoor Outdoor Scale models Outdoor mod els minimum weight rule Now have read through three quick easy rules solve everything am sure will exactly what necessary set up rules locality satisfy local flying Thats what sport flying about What has tb Juniors beginners Only enjoyment flying whatever rules Just best can keep improving models flight times moment dont worry about winning contests Dont crybaby expect rules designed beginners win Nominally beginner expected win flying against beginners Rather mix better mod elers learn Most experts like help Weve mixed Bostonians Embryos story have similarities Both EVE I-zzJ 1 fairly small cabin models require mini mum theoretical box fuselage crosssection volume French have come up sister Indoor event SAINT Seems like whole world just yearning cant see outstretched hands events designs both Indoor Outdoor simple fuselage models speaking designs brings us young entrepreneur DAVID ARONSTEIN marketing plans some very success ful models own design David 15 high placing Bostonians have ballasted bring up seven gram minimum Columbia University con tests Shown three-view BLUEBOY II winning seven gram Embryo has lot other interesting plans too Drop David line 50 Pasture Lane Pough keepsie NY 12603 price list send stamped return envelope Incidentally box-in-the-fuselage idea both Embryo Bostonian came older Manhattan Formula event dont confuse Manhattan pure endurance event duration seekers Both Bostonians Embryos akin Flying Scale especially Bostonian look ing scale proportions detail well good flights event has its own charm New York fliers will continue ex periment rules February 7 1982 Columbia Bob Langelius will sponsor heavy Three-Penny Bostonian event along P-Nut Speed contest parts Ed Whitten will sponsor also Columbia Manhattan PennyPlane theyre compatible contests January 24th Later spring will Third Annual Seven Gram Bostonian Championship time Charisma Factor upped 30 percent Lets see whether good scale proportions detail possible sacrifice little weight will beat out stark seven-gram mers FORWARD fray longer live like Alices Wonderland thing becomes Look Its White Rabbit stopwatch Hey timer ***** Lets rest bit See next month DAVID ARONSTEINS BLUEBOY U INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE WINGSPAN 18 WEIGHT 7 GR AREA 50 SQ 1 FI WINNER 1981 INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE CONTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WITH FLIGHT OF 2L17 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
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AMA RC Frequency Committee Status ReportNovember 1981 As result certain actions took place during week November 2 1981 have given reason believe FCC will release its long-awaited Notice Proposed Rulemaking NPRM Febru cry 1982 seems likely new 50 aircraft 23 non-aircraft channels will go effect end summer 1982 Most RC modelers well aware fact under present FCC rules must share frequencies industrial commercial radio stations Unfortu nately sharing has unbalanced nature RC modelers operate hand-held trans mitters maximum power output 3/4 watt commercial stations permitted use much higher power levels along antennas substantial height unbalanced sharing has become critical because marked increase number newly licensed industrial commercial radio stations Because growing problems RC modeler urgehtly needs new frequencies Progress towards obtaining new frequencies has painfully slow Recent major budget cuts will cause some severe staff reductions FCC expected reductions would make progress towards new frequencies difficult fore committee decided recently initiate FCC/RC Awareness Program program consist three phases Phase letter already delivered FCC Chairman Commissioners re questing personal meeting could explore possibilities obtaining tempo rary use some new channels rule waiver basis Phase Two involves presentation Commissioners Phase Three full blown letter-writing campaign part membership FCC interested members Con gress Senate support position plan attack until Novem ber 6 1981 day Dr Walter Good AMAs Attorney Jack R Smith met Dr Stephen J Lukasik FCCs Chief Scientist Mr Donald D Campbell FCCs Office Science Technology somewhat surprise disclosure learned FCC proceeding final draft NPRM according Dr Lukasik reason believe would released some time February 1982 informed planned FCC/ RC Awareness Program Dr Lukasik sug gested 1 hold up request interim RC channels because would delay issuance NPRM covering new 50 plus 23 channels 2 continue plans make formal presentation FCC Commissioners will explain urgent need new channels will benefit us proposal comes up before final vote 3 hold off proposed letter-writing campaign large flow letters present time would greatly slow down rulemaking pro cess Dr Lukasik candid enough indi cate NPRM released planned February 1982 have right send letters presumably complaint important aspects procedure leading rule adoption will nature response NPRM AMA expects respond professional ly prepared statement supporting pro posal public also free respond FCC concerning NPRM Should consid erable number controversial responses received FCC would likely fur ther delay efforts towards obtaining new frequencies have trouble understand ing NPRM AMA proposal please give us Frequency Committee chance answer questions before attempt write FCC have worked very hard moment lets foul up now Additional Items Information 1 actual FCC presentation series presentations will made commit tee member Mr Fred Marks AMAs Attorney Jack Smith during period November 30 December 11 1981 Copies formal presentation will distributed via charter club mailing list infor mation membership 2 general Frequency Committee meet ing will held Washington week after release NPRM February 1982 will Friday/Saturday two-day session first day meeting will open public Industry representatives model press special interest groups RC cars boats will invited attend pur pose commenting NPRM second day meeting committee will draft official AMA response NPRM 3 ensuing period committee will doing lot homework long awaited Frequency Flag Control System will finalized will cover existing new RC channels Committee Member Jack Albrecht has charged re sponsibility providing detailed Phase-In Plan plan will explain start using new channels old seven channels will phased out also obtaining trial run computer printouts licensed industrial commercial radio stations operating 72-73 MHz 75 MHz bands reports will eventually form basis personal selection RC channels throughout country 4 RC manufacturers encouraged begin development work narrow-band RC receivers Such receivers will greatly enhance use new 50 plus 23 channels Manufac turers should also consider need re ceiver design would utilize odd lF frequency such 16 MHz have dual conversion must consider options design work since image intermodulation lM problems will arise attempting use full 10 MHz band 720 730 MHz aircraft use existing 455 kHz IF receivers RC industry should also prepare make necessary frequency changes get modelers new channels using existing equipment soon possible after FCC Report Order takes effect Future Plans Dr Walter Good reports AMAs 900 MHz experimental RC equipment ordered REFTEC Company Mildenhall England nearing completion transmitters already working provid ing 250 milliwatts RF power output re ceivers complete except special crystals As soon crystals received equipment will shipped AMA Committee members Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson will proceed flight test program hoped some initial test data will available first quarter 1982 Should 900 MHz prove feasible RC purposes will open some new doors future exclusive channels FCC encour aged efforts area Conclusions can look back 1981 year notable progress FCC/RC area Hope fully 1982 will contain finest moment Speaking whole AMA thank Fre quency Committee members patient dedication task times seemed almost hopeless still have reason believe will achieve goals new fre quencies 1982 Bob Aberle Chairman AMA RC Frequency Committee February 1982 75 AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington D Good News Synopsis- November 7-8 1981 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions November 7-8 1981 AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA near Washington DC copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Head quarters available approximately February 15 minutes will become official after Coun cil review next Council meeting January 29 should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Cliff Piper District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Horrace Cain VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Homer Smith VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Charlie Spear Howard Crispin District 4 Jim Sears District 6 Ron McNally Control Line Con test Board chairman also present along several other guests representatives AMA HQ Reports heard following committees Building Fund RC Frequency Film Projects Bylaws Scholarship Nats Executive Corn mittee CD Qualifications Nats Procedures Nominations Procedures Contest Coordinator Guidelines 1 1982 Nats After noting Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ would available next summer approved change Nats site Lincoln NE Nats Executive Committee decide dates location Free Flight events Districts 2 4 7 9 11 Executive Director Against 3 Abstained 1 6 ecre jary/Treasurer Also Nats budget amount $20000 unanimously ap proved cover necessary excess costs operation Nats Abstained 8 10 Secretary/Treasurer After failure motion provide RC Soaring event trophies same basis Pattern Pylon approved have same trophy policy Nats events 2 4 11 S/T ED Presi dent Against 1 356 7 AbstainedS 9 2 Scholarships An expanded program up $10000 available AMA grants approved ~gpt District 8 An amendment also accept outside dona tions scholarship fund approved unanimously 1981 total $4250 approved unanimously awarded six candidates among total 15 applied 3 FAI Expenses approved unani mously certain Headquarters costs connection US hosting World Cham pionships such travel lodging HQ personnel trophies flags national thems would charged general AMA FAI budget rather operating budget World Championships also approved 1982 Control Line World Championships AMA would fund assistant team manager three Combat pit men same extent team team manager 2 3 479 10 11 S/T ED Against 1 5j Abstained 6 4 Investment Policy As supplement basic current policy investing long term six months surplus funds high terest government insured Certificates Deposit approved invest short term surplus funds money market accounts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 Abstained 1 also approved unanimously Secretary/Treasurer report regularly Council concerning AMAs investment accounts 5 Frequency Committee Following re port committee chairman announced FCC promised ac tion February 82 AMAs petition RC frequencies Council unanimous ly approved $10000 budget committee operations next year 6 Executive Director Salary ap proved increase Executive Directors salary 2% retroactive January 1 1981 order provide him same cost living compensation previously approved other HQ employees 24 7 9 11 S/T Against 1 3 5 6 Abstained 10 ED 7 Secretary/Treasurer Budget ap proved reimburse Secretary/Treasurer $21344 expenses above 1981 budget 2 5 7 911 S/Ti Against 3 4 6fJ 10 Abstained ED B Vice-President Budgets approved reimburse following amounts VP expenses excess 1981 budget Dis trict 7$1 District 8$62317 District 9 $334 District 1 1$452 2 5 6 7 8 11 SIT ED Against 3 10 Abstained 4 9 9 Club Patches approved pro vide chartered club five patches club officers President Vice-President Secre tary Treasurer Field Marshal 1 234 579 11 S/T ED Against 6j 10 10 PR Proposal Following discussion goals priorities AMA PR approved have Executive Director pro vide next Council meeting proposal budget recommendations re structured PR department HQ including special event activities 1 2 457 89 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 6 11 1982 Budget After extensive ques tioning discussion concerning updated budget 1982 developed HQ budget approved modified Council 3 4 6 7 9 11 S/T ED Against 1 2 58 Abstained 10 12 Bylaws Amendments After extensive discussion pointby-point review laws Committee recommendations complete package approved unanimously also approved dissenting vote 3 send changes single document Leader Members vote after first year sooner possible 13 Safety Code Changes approved delete 40-pound model weight limit favor requirement models over 20 pounds flown same manner air show team flight demonstrations described paragraph 5 General Sec tion Safety Code 1 2346 7 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 5I also approved add General Section Safety Code following specific wording comply previous Council-ap proved requirement will fly model unless identified name ad dress AMA number model Note does apply models flown indoors 1 2 3 4 6 710 1 1S/T ED Against 5 8 Abstained 7 14 PAl Indoor Committee proposal Jim Richmond change makeup Indoor Team Selection Committee approved 6 10 S/T Against 234 5 7 9 11 ED Abstained 1 15 Special Interest Groups Noting prob lems trying define standard criteria such groups approved unanimously form committee recommend details different concept based individual presentations groups Dave Brown named chairman work Homer Smith Travis McGinnis 16 Run-off Election necessary con clude current election approved use same procedures last year 17 VP 6 Replacement necessary due District 6 election higher office res ignation approved Jim Seats current AVP replace Cain 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 Against 5 7 Abstained 4 S/T ED 18 Awards new Presidents Legion Honor award approved presentation once per year upon concurrence President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Foi- 3 5 6 8 10 S/T ED Against 24 7 11 Abstained 19 Also approved unanimously three Awards Excellence chartered clubs two District 9 District 7 two Superior Service Awards Districts 6 10 two AMA Fellowships Districts 4 10 Dis tinguished Service District 2 Recipients will named time presentation continued page 81 76 Model Aviation Shown 74th General Conterence ot PAl Japan last October John Worth R AMA Executive Director Secretary FAIs aeromodeling committee receiv ing Paul Tissandier diplome certificate PAl President Prince de Ligne Belgium Previous US aeromodelers recog nized award Frank Zaic 19551 Al Lewis 19571 Walt Good 19591 Maynard Hill 1965 John Clemens 1974 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 month going discuss three subjects will have great impact AMA two will affect us future years 1982 NATS Most sadly must report Lakehurst NJ will site 1982 problem within control AMA rather due requirements test pro grams Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fact prepared put final blessing site November Executive Council meeting What happened aware test program might underway mid-summer NAEC personnel indicated program completed Nats time would far enough along allow interruption us necessary Unfortunately test program has rescheduled now will impossible use main test runway need mandatory holding Nats Lakehurst Yet future brighter discussions Captain Kraft commanding officer Lakehurst assured DO want us wants work us toward suitable date 1983 feels possible much advance planning give us resaonable assurance site availability No guarantees sincere wants us NEW RC FREQUENCIES best news year RC fliers comes Bob Aberle Chairman Fre quency Committee Dr Walter Good Frequency Committee member have assured Chief Scientist FCC notice proposed rule making NPRM concerning new frequencies will issued February authorization may issued early August 1982 probabilities well ad vised NOT start letter writing campaign PLEASE until read something pages receive official communication AMA Headquarters contrary re frain writing FCC Senator Congressman other official office Such move can seriously jeopardize dates set us back months years SOON manufacturers radio systems will designing new receivers assure narrow-band reception may well re quired safe operation some new frequencies Im certain being electronic engineer either way RC segment hobby will no longer plagued continuing minimization frequencies fly positive step long last BYLAWS AMENDMENTS historic accomplishment 1981 Executive Council just has revamp Bylaws unanimous vote changes accepted now go vote Leader Members AMA heartily endorse amendments Lets discuss some significant changes ARTICLE VIII new section 2 will add ed present sections 2 3 renum bered accordingly new section provides calling Executive Council meetings President five Executive Council members 5% voting members Academy principle impact now membership has means forcing Council meet deliberation specific itemized issues has result putting some power back hands membership new section 4 will add ed replacing old section 3 clarifies motions resulting annual member ship meeting requires Executive Council deliberation motion next Coun cil meeting after annual membership meeting ARTICLE IX Sections 1 3 extensive ly revised section 11 added Section 1 changes clarify may proxy VP nomination meeting new section 11 provides no incumbent officer de sires run reelection can removed ballot unless three-fourths majority Nominating Committee present voting shall withhold name ballot revisions section 3 will have outstanding effect future elections changes remove majority require ment election replacing plurality requirement means whoever re ceives highest vote count election will declared winner No costly run-off elections revision can also mean Nominating Committee efforts might reduced merely verifying nomi nees qualifications particular office ARTICLE X Section 1 changes provide three-year term elected officers instead present two-year term several reasons feel excellent move Presently possible half Execu tive Council replaced year causing gross discontinuity information flow plan one-third approximately Council subject replacement year Costs elections will somewhat less since year out three will no national officer elected ballots will mailed districts electing vicepresidents Section 2 being revamped provide election district new VP event vice-president should no longer able serve capacity reason present system provides done Executive Council Under revised Bylaws Council will still replace VP event vacancy occurs during last three months term must make appointment among AVPs district Section 3 re-written better define duties President names him Chief Executive Officer Section 4 redefines duties Secretary/Treasur er changes title line duties Executive VP still monitors financial affairs AMA Also Executive VP assumes duties President event President should leave office during term Section 5 changed clarify Executive Directors duties Section 6 deleted being obsolete ARTICLE XI new section 6 being added provide method member can submit request Executive Council action item item may seem insig nificant until now has no formal procedure available member assure maximum opportunity idea reach point discussion Executive Council Please note does guarantee acceptance item Council least now chance several other minor changes improve wording clarify intent laws Committee chaired Bifl Mathews has done outstanding job has personal thanks efforts heartily recommend adoption amendments Leader Member vote Ballots purpose should mail time read OTHER COUNCIL ACTION new award has instituted honor specific people groups organizations have contributed greatly AMA both physical support financial award known PRESIDENTS LEGION OF HONOR may well become prestigious award AMA can bestow short Hall Fame must presented once calendar year majority three voting awardthe President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director award wont find mantlepiece can rest assured recipient will strongest supporters AMA can possibly have Special interest groups will like idea have changed requirements recognition Basically recognition will easier still simple will necessary write report stating group feels proper group represent interest report has presented Execu tive Council either person through VP followed Council vote accept reject RUN-OFF being able find crystal ball hampers ability make predictions however signs point probability run-off election Secretary/Treasurer possibly VP District Xl cant guess will run-off ballot can strongly recommend vote return ballot just quickly can Its important Once again PLEASE NOT write FCC Congressman Senator other official about frequency pro posal can HURT February 198277 Secretary-Trsasurers Report Jim MoNeill AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Richard Weaver Pensacola writes Ive AMA member 3 years AMA Rule Book sending now Richard trusty right hand up AMA Headquarters Mr Mike Woodfolk case Ernie Wrisley Santee CA became CD wanted special AMA number few three digit ones left CDs request mas Hucks Marietta GA writes paid dues June 22 mags takes certain lag time get going Thomas now should have received schedule dont get back us ruce Heald Rancho Cordova CA writes paid extra mags come envelopes dont always come way workimg problem Bruce Everybody AMA wants member receive everything properly AMA Head quarters does pretty good considering have 82000 members thing might speed solutionswrite Michael Woodfolk directly AMA Washington very quick help Gary Fuller Editor Gas Fumes news letter Juneau Alaska RC Club sent picture shown below Pictured above group important fliers posing after FF meet held Sep tember Terre Haute IN LR standing Carl Bopp Kevin Harris Jim Harris Bob Godfrey Roger Fish (LR kneeling Steve Ragsdale Al Meyers Ron Pound Ron club President Mr Donald May sent picture information Dopesheet Editor club hosts District VI Fun Fly Championships annually want everybody come send invi tation Ill sure come Terry Rimert Mr Free Flight Jack sonville FL area sent snap Jenifer Lord Miss District V 1981 holding Jim Walstons Gas FF Terry promotes King Orange annually Florida Shown Mrs Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Joyce listed AMA Execu tive Secretary responsibilities little bit everything Washington office anything official greeter welcomer visitors strangers come see joint Hun dreds have met Joyce over years various Nats around country can agree pleasant relaxed understanding persons ever put earth Joyce happily mar ried Harry Hager have two brats own growing up invite go AMA home office Wash ington see yourself asked Joyce day sweet everybody confided grew up four older brothers single day used beat up learned very pleasant See next month 78 Model Aviation ladies making model airplanes competing contests Mrs Ann Betz New Orleans Ann has built several Peanut Scale models Peck Polymer flies better last Husband Bobby built SE 5 shown So enthralled Bobby FF models comes straight home spends time building little airplanes Ann couldnt keep Bobby out workshop began building herself Thats nice looking model picture ILRI Jerry Cox Bob Beanhardt wood clustered around big scale Piper Cub airplane has camera can get started Jerry going take some pictures melting glacier water standing part Mendenhall Glacier going have hurry because melting FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident DEDICATED IN CASPER City Casper Wyoming population 65000 approximately sits North Platte River Valley foot Casper Mountain Some years ago forward-look ing administration Casper instituted voluntary 1% retail sales tax proceeds penny tax would used finance capital improvements would benefit residents make life enjoyable city revenue provided fund 1100 acres land purchased 1975 form basis recreation area east side town Local model aviation en thusiasts recognized opportunity acquire place fly formed Casper Airmodelers Association Asso ciation immediately asked require ments considered backed up presentation well-documented proposal covered model aviation its aspects Association followed up Model Airport Master Plan detailed runways parking areas taxiways pit areas pavillion other items desirable completed facility Gary Clapp donated professional services Gary civil engineer largely responsible liaison City staff acceptance pro posal Bearing mind modelers Geoff Styles competing other demands city fund ed recreation areas determined helpful possible providing labor necessary making strong effort solicit support local businesses Model Airport Master Plan ac cepted City Casper incorporated overall plan new North Platte Park Step accomplished now Association set themselves goal acquaint local officials model aviation same time build up public image organization sport came time spend city funds could confident project would still go ahead Through individual con tacts public displays such big Mall Show year club got publicity gradual acceptance activities 1981 decided time ripe Model Airport developed amazing display unity cooper ation club members got effort high gear Selected members called various local companies requesting support Model Airport short time raw ma terials started arriving field Lumber concrete blocks roof shingles concrete made available Asso ciation long list area businesses Grading started runways pit areas Club members built own forms soon concrete being poured under guidance experienced concrete man loaned em ployer occasion City Casper saw much effort energy being put project club mem bers decided accelerate partici pation Work scheduled done over three year period completed less four months privilege being hand official opening September 12 1981 Frankly amazed see main 400 50 foot runway auxiliary runway 200 50 feet paved taxiways paved pit area spectator fence behind pit tagged weatherproof signs identifying radio frequencies 50 25 foot pavillion built Club members painted City works de partment Runways pits protected post cable barricade designed keep off-highway vehicles spectators away active surfaces Already promised later installation enough sod cover areas between pavillion pits lawn sprinkling system will keep grass green trees playground equipment Model Airport has earmarks showplace going flying field city regardless size would proud have its model aviators hand opening ceremonies Mayor Casper Mr James Sandison lovely wife Pat Kenneth Erickson City Manager Larry Harms Parks Superin tendent Mel Johnson Public Works Director Travis McGinnis District IX VicePresident Bob Ball President Casper Airmodelers Chuck Brannon Associate February 1982 79 Aerial view Iasper Model Airport labove letti shows main auxiliary runways taxiways pit areas pavilion concrete block storage building parking lot Photo Carla Corson right above Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs presents Appreciation Award Jim Sandison Mayor Casper support model aviation Casper Below left Casper Aeromodelers Association Opening Day Below right ribbon cutting ceremony Casper Model Airport September 12 1991 L R Lem Erickson City Manager Jim Sandison Mayor i R- IiI Treasurer Bob Ball Club President Chuck Smith Club Secretary Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs $25OOOO MODEL AIRPORT Vice-President District IX added list dignitaries Mayor Casper paid tribute planning dedication vision hard work demonstrated throughout project local modelers said can attitude club members con vinced City dealing serious group people would cooperate fullest extent first class coordina tion between persons involved pushed Model Airport project usable stage very short period Ken Erickson City Manager very clear praise club said planned approach developed working drawings done excellent job public relations city officials per formed lot hard work conjunction members Public Works Depart ment also praised citizens Casper voting support voluntary 1% sales tax has paid improve ments including new City Hall new Justice Building new fire stations parks especially new 1100 acre recreation area great pleasure present Appre ciation Awards Mayor Mr Erickson Mr Harms Mr Johnson support model aviation Casper area Full coverage event provided tele vision radio local newspaper citizens Casper got opportunity know what happening Club sponsored huge barbecue guests visitors food supplies donated hotels food outlets other interested companies highlight opening ceremony thrilling flying display Jim Good 1940 Waco UPF-7 biplane equipped smoke generator Civil Air Patrol pro vided color guard colors presented National Anthem played very happy rewarding day everyone involved project happy smiling faces everywhere much good food drink conversation enjoyed crowd over 300 people did happen Casper spirit small city spirit West did can small club 36 members solicit get over $150000 worth construction materials What got Mayor City Manager city departments just interested model airport club members selves club has already promised City will provide additional conveni ences improvements Model Airport 1982 1983 until have show place nation think can identified enthusiastic integrity Association devoted themselves getting job done primed pump cranked handle did ask outside help unless prepared commit themselves hard work covered possible sources materials needed rewarded really fantastic cooperation dozens local companies Casper Wyoming have first-rate example what can accomplished through foresight planning hard work AMA clubs would like know about magnificent project came reality should contact AMA Headquarters details will made available once should contact Casper point view would like offer congratulations Flying Site Department Casper Airmodelers providing very fine example rest country Nice going Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Amazing Dues Response Last August AMA Executive Council approved vote dues increase 1982 generally concern pessimism regarding news would accepted among optimistic favoring increase matter fiscal responsibility nobody anticipating highly favorable response has re sulted AMA HQ previously submit ted preliminary budget 1982 revised include likely effects dues crease took conservative approach some took liberal predicted would end up same number members 82 81 Some optimism involved based record-breaking 1981 membership year saw total 82763 AMAers registered So fingers crossed said hoped end up same num ber 82 enough new members make up dropped out due unhappiness over increase So far response looks much better 35000 already registered 82way ahead last year natural optimism has resulted response tempered knowledge got membership renewal notices out earlier year may have elected re spond earlier since could save $2 doing possible therefore merely seeing people signing up sooner before surer what expect year well have wait until about March 1 current trend continues will have another record-breaking year very real possibility about 85000 members 82 could go higher next item comes pass Frequency Breakthrough After months discouragement concerning progress lack AMAs petition FCC fre quencies big light suddenly turned early November key FCC official position speak authoritatively said could expect official publication proposal February 82 required public comment important step necessary before real chance adoption can expected After publication depends upon nature public response whether FCC likely approve proposal little no significant opposition pro posal could have new RC frequencies end summer Thus have told positive action FCC will take place very soon compared previous guesses supposi tions about what might happen puts whole new light picture out look suddenly much brighter Keep fingers crossed add some pray ers keep faithrelief RC interference problems could just around corner does come about further growth potential RC tremendous 1982 could biggest year yet Benefit Big Birds basis what fly fly AMA Executive Council has removed 40 pound weight limit models flown accord ance AMA Safety Code Instead Council has approved modi fication Code says mod els above 20 pounds should flown same manner required air show team demonstrations simply requires straight line established wherever heavier models flown flying done side line spectators kept other side line Thats very elementary common sense requirement simply says con sciously careful fly big and/or heavier birds Its completely compatible flying smaller models too adopting change AMA Safe ty Code effect extend AMA liability protection commonly called insurance flying quarter scale third scale large model aircraft Thus fly big birds no longer need feel left out AMA picture No extra charge required such cover age merely AMA membership card adherence AMA Safety Code end result should closer relationship between AMA Quarter Scale Aircraft Asso ciation QSAA International Minia ture Aircraft Association IMAA least direction safety No matter what size model crashes problem us need stand together safely enjoy what fly AMA Safety Code change now makes possible Increased Benefit National Car Rental 100 free miles day benefit has increased unlimited mileage local car rentals small mileage charge will apply one-way rentals no mileage charge car returned local area Synopsis continued page 76 19 Miscellaneous Actions Presidential direction information items commit tee Film Prolects Byrne appointed re place Piper monitor Council 80 Model Aviation i5 RC Frequencies announced FCC promised February 1982 release AMAs petition public comment prior final action c Building Fund Goal $10000 per dis trict announced supplement current total approximately $50000 d Special Recognition Cliff Pipers retire ment VP service after 14 years noted presentation special plaque addition normal Meritorious Service Award e Contest Calendar As experiment two issues ModelAviation published May June will include months normal listing plus simplified listing other contests f Reduced Dues Special consideration disabled low fixed income referred special committee Cain Mathews examine various dues rates different classes membership 20 Next Meeting January 30 Saturday Dallas TX conjunction Hobby Industry America annual trade show Ap proved except District 10 DONT F LY CL MODE LS NEAR POWER LINES toneecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aodate VIeePraldmnsa Robert C Brocleur 406 Main Street Nashua NIl 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 eoet, Or. Ladyard CT 06339 Wiitiero Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kitrery ME 03904 goes just time First off heartfelt thanks appointed volunteers have helped District affairs through years PAUL PENNEY has devoted thankless dedicated years post Contest Coordinator give very warm vote gratitude HEN RY STRUCK FF Contest Board member say very big word appreciation GEORGE HIGGINS UC CB member long service warm well done Ed Izzo always visible contest scene well known throughout AMA endeavors thanks much attention job RC CB member finally Dick Sherman Mr Model Aviation himself years sincere interest action rules governing Scale Ill miss working Thanks lot AVPs including served back some years ago along present members wish say has pleasure having out represent AMA Some may well asked continue serve new District Vice-Presi dent writing strongly feel will John Smith Guess will survive two Smiths Council because have several Johns years combine Johns now Smiths least someone Council meeting addresses person either Smith John lot people will pay attention brings out subject must address concerning last Council meeting Itt spite some promis es made President Grigg some state ments regarding budget slashing effort meeting Council WE managed spend another least budget another 20 30 thousand dollars already anticipated larger spending ability gained last dues increase dues free cant help feel still pricing ourselves out hobby Lets see Council can hold line another year present $30 rate Open members Thanks Council wonderful plaques recognition years service make want remember good times during 14 years emo tions little out hand departed final meeting would have gone pretty well controlled except Vince Mankowski gave hug late last meeting got up leave pulled plug reasonable self-control Thanks John Grigg special efforts behalf challenge complete three year term best interests modelers special con cern toward continuing so-called Junior problem special interest groups divided Nats other problems will continue Stand proud John helped put want proud own person New Jersey New Yoh II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaeoaat VIePvemdnu Pete Bienchini 260s Broadway Yankees NY 10706 Frank Dreuch 9 Willow Ave. Pis&taway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 48 Cory Dr Tome River NJ 08753 Adum Settler 50 Rendi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts last months edition column told middle November expected re ceive official confirmation 1982 Nats would held Lakehurst Naval Air Center New Jersey thus bringing important event east coast first time since 1969 Well middle November HAVE given word expected SHALL have Nats Lakehurst NOT UNTIL 1983 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE facts Navy-Washington NAVWASH has now informed NavyLakehurst NAVLAK carrier-deck test program originally scheduled start April 1982 conclude June 1982 July latest has instead rescheduled commence June year possibly conclude until August ie NATS MONTH tests Navy will require full use 12900 foot test runway have site RC Pattern Pylon events well Control Line AMAs Nats Executive Committee has now ruled runway Lakehurst Nats would feasible NAVLAK disappointed Lastly thanks District clubs have kept informed through years club publications contest notices letters some good some constructive concerned heeded Please con tinue mailing lists possible Keep club meetings short busi ness end provide constructive programs members sure put addresses club publications Keep nose down turns keep tail-wheel locked present AVPs BOB BRODEUR BILL WILBUR GEORGE PARKER MIKE SCHINDLER recently resigned RAY GIBOLEAU lasting gratitude because wonderful people highly pleased prospect having Nats 82 fact would still favor presence 1982 AMA could possibly manage get along test runwaywhich course CANNOT Hopefully shall have clear course 1983 Through Nats Executive Committee AMA has established following ro tated Nats schedule future 1982 Lincoln NE 1983Lakehur N 1984 Reno NV 1985Lake Charles LA Seguin TX important thing bear mind point NAVLAK has denied us use base As far con cerned welcome have Nats 82 AMA can two mile-plus test runway As stated AMA Nats Executive Committee however has formally ruled CANNOT THAT THAT offer sincere thanks Capt Robert Kraft CO Lakehurst Nick Grand Public Affairs Officer Hank Likes southern New Jersey AVP works basefor combined help effort So see have really accomplished great deal say intrib ute AMA members over 1000 number signed petitions east coast Nats 82 pledged support such undertaking Thanks Garden State Circle Burners Clifton NJ spear-heading effort Glen Meador Karen Schmidt inval uable assistance Remember officially scheduled AMA 83 Nats Lake hurst credit have learned much fact has emerged above else realization FINDING Nats site thing OB TAINING AMA APPROVAL something elsemore next page February 1982 81 nit,, pin.nuws tem urn Cae snn Massa cousmusi Model Aviation Hami Fame certificate about present inductee Lou Andrews left Fred Bellows Jr picture Syracuse Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association will hold its Sixth Annual Symposium Syracuse NY February 6 1982 important annual events District II calendar can arrange attend should means upstate modelers present interesting show replete exhibits impressive Scale event name implies seminars day devoted various facets aeromodeling conducted nationally recog nized authorities upon various subjects time have lined up such well-known modeling personalities Dave Brown Don Lowe others President John Grigg ex pects attend shall conduct Dis trict II membership meeting meetings useful serve face-toface clearing house variety ques tions concerned AMA member has about organization its policies Like time-honored Chinese proverb holds belief picture worth thousand words believe AMA membership meeting worth thousand letters After open exchange views Th nature two-way street unilateral letter NOT Foggy Lens Department much room photos time just couldnt resist sharing shot Somers Giant Scale meet could Ohio osylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Auaeiaea VlmPreaidnta Joe Cibee 38980 Vagey Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 504 21st Se. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heirman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Lairni Jacknon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugerte Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottitala PA 15683 Boy does time fly time wish everyone Merry Christmas least hope receive around Christmas time As being written cant help wonder will last column District Ill VP should last column congratulate winner election wish him luck District Ill representa tive Executive Council would also appropriate thank AVPs Con test Board members Contest Coordinators other individuals have given time make hobby/sport model aviation enjoyable us got letter other day AVP Joe Elben announcing National Model Air plane Show Cleveland scheduled year March 12-14 Randal Park Mall probably largest static show/com petition country would well worth try attend first March us getting itchy about flying seeing old gang ideal time get group together club head show Last month told Id report Council meeting budget review Well didnt cut budget captioned OKAY GUYS WHERE IS THAT BOOSTER BATTERY Random Notes 1982 WRAM Show scheduled February 20-21. Ed Whitten reports special Indoor contest Columbia University November 8 press inter views photos Massari Rockland County RC has named Kraft Radio representative area ffrey Styles contact AMA HQ have flying site problem. d like join Unified Scale Pattern Judges Association USPIA have application blanks t award dust-collecting tro phies contests now instead give AMA Building Fund plaques details contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ GEAR UP AND LOCKED rather increased slightly cover costs some expanding some new projects example increased scholarship budget $4200 $10000 next year increased Frequency Committee budget $10000 enable aggressively pursue new frequencies voted fund three man pit crew Com bat next CL World Championships gave Executive Director 2% raise match given earlier other employees wish could apply little Reaganomics operations must admit necessary creases will improve ability serve AMA membership Other things accom plished force anyone flying model airplane weighing over 20 pounds comply section 5 Safety Code straight line demarcation between people fly ing dropped 40 pound limit defer ence above voted require either AMA number name address models except flown indoors major portion meeting taken up approval new set bylaws would change few things way operate major changes would change title present Secretary/Treasurer Execu tive VP adequately describes responsibility authority take over President temporary absense President also chief financial officer Academy other really significant change term office elected members Executive Council President Executive VP District VPs will three years approximately 1/3 being elected reelected given year new Bylaws should hands Leader Members approval time read hope pass reflect tremendous amount work part Executive Council committee being presented full support Council AMA Chapter program step right direction toward improving repre sentation clubs views problems AMA has overwhelmingly accepted areas Id like see situa tion District Ill would have associations clubs chapters four quadrants Ohio three sections Pennsylvania east central west east West Virginia envision member club sending two representatives bimonth ly chapter meetings chapters sending two representatives district meeting semiannual annual basis meeting would include VP AVPs possibly Contest Board members Contest Coordinators would involve 20-30 people could reasonably discuss mutual problems solutions well ask questions have input heard AMA district officers wouldnt necessary impose absolute boundaries sections club could join asso ciation common interest club can see lot advantages program sort particularly comes coordination events other contests well done CC organization effective youth programs liasion between clubs common problems different interests obviously would aid AMA officials representing best possible way Anyone willing WORK such program should contact nearest AVP listed top column hope will coordinate efforts District Ill has second largest number clubs AMA such effort would probably effective AMA Building Fund growing too slowly saw model new Head quarters building made former AMA President Johnny Clemens Council meeting wont fire up enthu siasm nothing will recently bought Building Fund promotional items pins patches etc unused portion VP budget 81 will sending AVPs us push Building Fund manner Fund gets twice moneyfirst buy items budget second items bought YOU Support Building Fund Till next month hope Delaware Distort ol Colombia Marylaod h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaomats VleereaIden Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chempine 205 Tiptoe Rd Newport Nawn VA 23806 Howard Crinpin 611 Baechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V 8111 Helnra 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fall Church VA 22042 CtrarlenSoear 910 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 have just returned two day Coun cil meeting Washington DC Among major items voted revisions AMA Bylaws lot time effort 82 Model Aviation went revisions update correct sections needed changed due changes AMA operations Very shortly copies revised Byiaws will sent out Leader Members AMA voting Please sure Leader Members discuss revised Bylaws local club members sure vote important changes will term office AMA elected officers new Bylaws call three-year term office rather two-year term like now have feel very good idea As now 2-year term half AMA Council can replaced year makes very difficult get anything accom plished time spent training updating new Council members takes approximately year after elected Council get feel things find out what its about approve new Bylaws urge vote whether its pro con least VOTE Also Council meeting some discussion combining Special Events Department Flying Sites De partment am opposed long Flying Site Representative Geoff Styles saddled bogged down other responsibilities As know pet projects took long time get badly needed service members Geoff has other responsibilities will reduce effectiveness procuring flying sites would like hear thinking subject would also request write John Worth express desire keep Geoff Styles doing flying sites job burdened other activities such PR Special Events need support let John Worth know feel Lets keep Geoff Styles doing what does best After could mean keeping loos ing flying site THINK ABOUT IT second Trans-Am over now would just like thank out participated enjoyed talking also meeting new modelers other districts besides District IV lot opposition AMA Council having event like want continue might think about dropping line two district VP letting him know feel could make difference having Whats Happening District IV September 23rd privilege speaking Norfolk Aeromodelers Club meeting Control Line club real ly has act together have county supported flying site sure does get used picture below shows some normal weekend activities Anyone interested joining excellent Control Line club Norfolk VA area contact John Tate 10 Hanbury Avenue Portsmouth VA 23y2 Hickory RC Prop-Twisters Inc Hick ory Prop-Twisters organized 1968 chartered 1969 started flying old drag strip since have progressed very rapidly now have own flying site old private airport needed lots work raised money work through club raffles donations latest addition 25 x 90 shelter built year looks picture shelter aets Dlentv use club now has approximately 60 mem bers just goes show small club can get what wants works Southeastern Virginia RC Group hear SEVRCGs new field progressing slowly due weather problems now pace has picked up runway will completed shortly Also hear Fentress Scale Fun Fly huge success Prince Georges RC Club Thanks PGRC Newsletter Editoi Don Moody reprinting AMA Building Fund brochure newsletter AMA needs help can get raise funds new Headquarters way Don produce excellent news letter Tidewater RC Inc September 27th TRCC put air show Oceana Naval Air Station gave public idea what RC model building flying about reports very good show club now has plans start AMA show team Anyone interested contact Don Bruce TRCC District IV participation AMA Building Fund going pretty well now second place total money raised Bob Champine AVPNorfolk area isahead sales district Thanks Bob Keep up good work other AVPslets get going Thats month K Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Auoat Vicarmdta John Gorday 115 asybarry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillin McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 ouph Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorenan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32679 Hare, Sharam P0 Box 4506 Birrninaham AL 35208 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 What Joe Ruth Lee Campbell George Perryman have common Well sides living District V designers model airplanes currently being kitted Joe Ruths Prophet 2-meter high per formance sailplane available last Lee Campbell has series handlaunch gliders rubber models P-30 has previously featured column George Perryman man behind Sig Mini Maxer Im sure district has designers models now being kitted three just popped mind Can name some Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL put mall show air show So what may ask mall show resulted club getting photofeature article newspaper air show lead invitation perform before several thousand Boy Scouts discus sions about helping establish RC air craft Explorer Scout Post bad harvest little effort Southland Aero-Modelers Valdosta GA recently got full page spread Valdosta Daily Times lead sentence read follows people seen page playing toy airplanes fly ing Radio Controlled miniature aircraft Im happy reporter noticed dif ference told public public also learned lot joint effort South Dade RC Club Tropic Aeros RC Club helping produce program Channel 4s PM Magazine features sequence filmed Camera Copter flown Champion Mike Maas followed another model copter flown Jack Coan seems several RC clubs have dis covered crowd pleasing excitcment using CL planes during air shows Ron Keans Steve Gardinier Floridas Eglin Aero February 1982 83 George Perryman shown proto type Mini-Maxer smiling because just made three 90 second maxes No uian t crasn IvilKe Maas just checking out camera Camera Copter modelers recently put such show club newsletter extra interest runs fea tures club members located over seas last issue contained reports Norm Jimmy Faith now Guam Bill Garcia recently returned Turkey member Incirlik Aeromodelers thought flying site problems Illinois Indiana 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aaeoeime VicePreidasW Loren Holm643 Hill Brook Guincy IL 62301 Frank Huahos 401 S Birch Plattabura MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Ourgin KY 40310 Bill Zinnmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Another year May bring long flying seasonone allows enough take offs landings wear treads off tires Again challenge other AMA districts formulate club team RC fun fly program District VI need some challengers might national champions Tom Schuhand Standing L R Indianapolis IN West Side Team runner-up Bud Scott Steve Ragsdale Roland Rhein Tower Hobbies Bill Bixby presents championship team Tower radio Mike Tom allowed club keep radio Mike also individual champion plaques resulted $46500 AMAs Building Fund contributed RC Fun Flyers super nice club can purchase some ActionJohn Britt slips Hot-Dogger under limbo Tom Walker provides cool coaching fine gentlemen hosts Terre Haute IN RC Club Standing L R Les Cress Dr Charles Gray new Dis trict RC Contest Coordinator Larry Birchfield Mike Perkins Terry Fields Roy Gerritsen Front Row Don May James Bumpus thanks fine modelers especially Roy Gerritsen providing photos Next years Club Team Fun Fly has some changes special note anyone may enter state contests Details will available mid-March Woodland Aeromodelers will host nual auction Saturday February 13 630 pm Edgewood School Woodridge Dr Woodridge IL Executive Council meeting Novem ber 7-8 several items directly effect Onethe 40 pound limit no Safety Code will require models over 20 pounds flown per demon stration rules Twoyour name address must model Indoor exempt buddys plane hits puts hospital insurance void youre loser demand compliance Three Leader Members CDs etc will get vote extensive Bylaws change As usual good bad As now plan vote yes overall will have decide yourselves Nuff said Since SecretarylTreasurer election still out Im writing will done read can comment out being political First let wish best luck 1982 AMA officers endeavors Jim McNeill total empathy since write-in candidate followed footsteps last year Jims failure get ballot opinion result yielding political leverage After 1980 Nominating Committee meet ing Jim apologized AMA Headquarters previous reports concerning alleged mis conduct letters filescopies avail able cost Although somewhat tragic think apparent turn-around probably cost Jim lot respect faction within Executive Council Both opponents fine gentlemen wish bestwin lose now finale Jim Sears will some time year assume position AMA District VI Vice-President Jim resides Burgin KY computer analyst IBM hard worker will fine job Exact details time will announced later date Happy Landings Happy New Year Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wiscr" VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disrrcl VII Vice-Preoden P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Anidant Vice-Prealdesst Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr BrookfioldWI 53006 Amejata VicaPrmidents James Clark 4444 Woodviow Dr NE Ceder Rapids IA 52401 John B Lorbjeki5847 N 67th St MilwaukeeWI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4920 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr, St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmora 5013 uorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Seare 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 have several very nice invitations join club meetings banquets its always 84 Model Aviation hese modelers theIr HOt-LO~B5 made McDonnell Douglas RC Club Dis trict VIS championship club Standing L R Gene Jones Paul Geders Thad Pawlikow ski Kneeling L R John Gerhardt Jr Team Manager John Britt Tom Walker nese two teams Kneeling L R team champions Palos IL RCs Mike Fuller hard decide say NO have received October As Im reading along see Bay Area PC Club am thinking Bay area Saginaw Bay MI lower peninsula Thumb Hey can make read its Escanaba Escanaba 100 miles north Green Bay Wisconsin winter setting So talked over Tony Italiano Neither nor can make trip am getting message As well telephone conversation Bob Whitman tells people everywhere some direct contact must achieved make AMA something just source insurance Id like time trip upper regions coin cide spring thaw better first blush summer Howd like make trip Scarborough Whats AMA got offer besides insur ance became theme recent visit Radio Control Club Detroit now see need continually reiter ate AMAs value purpose new AMA member Its tough achieve focus new member ones own identifi cation AMA goes back mid-i 930s see subject constant need reiteration same breath some fellow members take another attitude having given AMA task now com menting slow response Which now about reduced membership rates disability limited income brought forward added agenda item last Council meeting discussion con clusive too encouraging incidental ly President John Grigg appointed Cain Mathews committee report question now have reduced rate Senior Citizens friends am required recite whole menu rates memory have interest other special rates whatever proper reason please prepare discussion send will forward right committee consideration action About VP paying visit far reaches district am discouraged report request funding two trips fall/winter two trips spring required budget $2500 calendar year got shot down Ex ecutive Council basic VP budget $1200 per year intended cover out-ofpocket costs conduct districts business including four annual trips Council meetings other special assignments proposed District VII meeting trips involved air fares other travel expense Cash money Well interesting discussion about VP expenses two other VPs also budget requests exceeding $1 200 annual allowance cover activity planned year addition exceeded allowance current year requests reimbursement deferred John Grigg pending Council action statement came little man across table Dont take job cant afford expense attitude minute take granted am going dip own funds conduct AMA business lose am guilty taking something granted some colleagues Council particularly example Tony Italiano Greg Seydel trips last year So things will tighten up little Hey dont get mad Heres someone real problem portions letter Carl Maroney District VII club Members club have obtained evi dence demonstrates intentional jamming RC frequencies intent destroy RC model aircraft flight Two receivers equipped loop anten nas directional reception employed test accuracy approach tested prior use modifica tions equipment directed first class amateur radio operators devices strategically located respect flying field neighbors identify source ambiguity World Engines Scanner loop antenna located home attended officer County Sheriffs Department past presi dent club TV band radio equipped loop antenna located another home directional receiver monitored clubs flying site committee chairman addition directional receivers model airplane receivers flying site detection signals 7208 mc 7224 mc test began noon models being flown 53 mc 7232 Flying continued until about 100 105 pm Mrs X returned home 110 pm signal received X home indicated two directional receivers 7208 mc signal continued about three minutes until stopped new signal detected coming X home 7224 mc about 120 pm signal detected coming X home 7232 mc caused model crash Mr X ran out house met crash site Mrs Y neighbor relative X Mrs Y owner property crash occurred seized model charged modeler tres passing model later returned Sheriffs Department obvious FCC vio lation Mr X using aircraft-only RC frequencies aircraft may also licensed would like confirmed Other FCC laws may have violated proceeding plan get X admit jamming frequencies have told know activities reason contact Mr X until have tried prove intent destroy property During summer 1981 complaint registered Town X Y re garding alleged safety noise nuisance destruction crops club has field seven years until year have enjoyed good relations neigh bors Mr X built home what once landlords property About time complaint RC model planes crashing greatly increased rate due radio inter ference Because suspected interference X and/or Y began plan test will await response will inform progress toward prosecut ing X have removed references names parties involved modelers obvious reasons checking Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters find similar interference episode Connecticut after meeting Washing ton DC Deputy Chief Commissioner decided refer matter appropriate FCC Field Office proper documentation prove offense Severe fines possible imprisionment possible Connecticut event dissipated cause flawed case apparently seems its way better results will keep eye very interesting extreme example trying keep peace flying site neighbor Arkansas siana M,ico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresidenl 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Amclate vlce-Prmidues Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75060 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesyille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Well thrill lifetime last week got ride P-Si Mustang good friend also very good modeler Gerald Martin Hereferd TX pilot belongs Confederate Air Force checked out airplanes name fewthe Mark 9 Spitfire Wildcat Thunderbolt Corsair ME-i 09 ME-i 08 P-38 P-40 Hellcat Bearcat King Cobra etc flew ME-i 09 Spitfire movie Battle Britain ME-i 09 I-lindenburg series Baa Baa Black Sheep flew Corsair big white arrow wing has also flown Mus tang several years Reno Air Races trip Hereford Old Rebel Field Mercedes TX original home CAF about 700 miles reason trip take Mustang down engine change Mustang belongs CAF Colonel Bill Hubbs Pecos TX made refueling stop St Angelo TX ground speed well over 300 mph P-Si Mus tang does very good aerobatics unbe lieveably loud wear headset survival surprised see Gerald up front reading Old Timer section Model Builder mag doing slow rolls same time passed note up front asking him warn going play could fire up video camera answered H - Im trying fly straight did some great aerobatics Mustangloops Cuban eights rolls four point rolls eight point rolls did low pass over runway Rebel Field about 10 altitude pulled up eight point roll ending about 200 altitude After landed Lefty Gardener premier pilot found ers CAF took lady England up Mustang proceeded beat up field low passes prop clearance about five feet loops rolls etcall very low altitude guess what never throttled back once During flight loops Cuban eights etc Gerald never throt tled back either Later asked both Gerald Lefty Both answered would want thing like went say Speed safe Slow suicide Later watching tapes i981 Scale Masters Lefty commented flying said never comes February 1982 85 back power backside loop diving maneuver asked told never slow down fighter except land got good video tapes both flight Gerald Lefty case body doubts what say Im getting tired people few no qualifications telling us fly fighter Lefty actually laughed out loud models flying like real airplanes going have get act together couple things should know came out Council meeting Washington know 40 pounds limit AMA insurance coverage Well now no limit weight horsepower long flown per safety rules Also must have AMA number address model covered wasnt either changes passed anyway Thats now See yall Colorado C Kansas aska S Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Olsirict IX Vice-Presidenl 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vlc-Pvinldenta Charles Bronco, 2220 Meriposa Bled. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowisy 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80815 Glen Las 3701 S 44th St Lincoln NE 68806 Tim Matiem 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 68237 Jim Alcketta 516S Cloudas Soux Folio SD 67103 some highlights AMA Executive Council meeting held November 7th 8th 82 Nats will Lincoln NE RC Frequency Committee has en gineered breakthrough FCC should get new frequen cies earlier expected Bylaws Com mittee has come up some well thought out changes make AMA life little easier live Scholarship committee has upgraded scholarship available ex ploring some other alternatives like student loans AMA Building Fund moving along pretty well still has great need An archi tectural model presented gave new perspective drawings added boost Executive Council drive District IX way needs come up lot donations carry share action existed awareness mem berships desire continue compre hensive Nats concept rotating around country like 82Lincoln 83 east coast 84Reno NV Los Angeles area 85Texas etc productive meeting coverage lot items Look de tails above highlights elsewhere upcoming issues Model Aviation As second week November AMA membership renewal reached 22628 Thats exciting compared 4972 same time 1981 7940 1980 1982 should some good year As 1981 draws close being written mid-November Id like thank District IX newsletter editors have sent along great efforts life line clubs Clubs fortunate enough have dedication newsletter editors should heap praise ton add dimension organiza tion cant duplicated other way assured sent gets read often re-read Occasionally get request assistance get newslet ter started Ill bundle up some ward person just taking task first time often get recycled Long live newsletter editors club has newsletter sent way please include mailing list Also year end thanks list Id like include District IX Associate VPs Contest Coordinators Contest Board members countless hours effort volunteer assistance other modelers nothing short heroic other Dis trict IX members feel same way take few minutes drop line Addresses MA issue everyone works better warm fuzzy coming way occasion course experience problem concern drop line also try assist constructive ideas can occasion Ill have someone another six state district ask about little reporting VP column coverage wish specific area Let say Id really welcome kind formation would area Associate Vice-President VP column will attempt share much information about what going possible something special Arizsna talitornia Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Longlois Rnchn Pa905 Vedes CA 90274 Aesoesate VloePreaidasnu 3lenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Crack CA 94598 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 96136 Bob Reynoldo Nt S Bore SI Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdee Ave. Lonq Beach CA 90808 Just few days ago returned two day Council meeting Washington spent several hours going over Bylaws Bylaws Committee have completely re vised Bylaws first paragraph last changes will put vote Leader Members shortly after first year suggestion approve changes Committee put lot study also utilized input membership revised 40 pound limit model aircraft first step making AMA insurance available Giant class models Ill fill develops nominated Dave Peltz Superior Service Award granted based computers programs Dave furnished Team Selection Finals Dave brought equipment Sacramento scored FAI World Soaring Championships flawlessly also gave Bylaws Commit tee some valuable input needed changes felt qualified superior service rest Council agreed happening get some black white color prints often work glossy prints made up describe whats happening names good too get off AVPs Through out coming months Im going ask share have past column composition since few us professional writers its going come real handy have input Basically its keep cards letters pictures comm folks Boost AMA Building Fund send donation tax deductible contact Associate Vice-President myself Weve got decals pins patches information award plaques avail able contests other awards Encourage club support special awards contests year unique attractive very importantly show membership care about rising cost AMA Headquarters rent Lets get office museum visitor center built show pride involvement great hobby sport Im hearing few reports charter clubs making donations large small some clubs planning set aside percentage money making auctions etc projects Building Fund hear other unique ways support send along well credit club column share creativity others May 1982 best modeling year ever following report cross country flight members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club sent clubs President Calvin Orr Before turning typewriter over Calvin want show team plane Below next wing L R Ron Meyer Harry Dick inson Calvin Orr back row L R Bill Comstock Ralph Perkins Jeff Dickinson Look size strap-on gas tank dream come true least partial dream come true non stop flight Cucamonga CA Las Vegas NV flight accomplished October 7 1981 distance 228 miles 45 hours elapsed time Thursday October 8 pilots crew rousted out nice warm beds before dawn practice flight 251 miles 55 hours over QSAA marathon flight course scale model Northrup Gamma originally planned used flights time ran out before ship could properly prepared Therefore non scale air86 Model Aviation craft Nosen Big Stik substituted stik used extensively flying test bed cross country pilot training flights determined interest safety three vehicles consist ing lead vehicle driver observer frequency scanner pilot vehicle pick-up truck driver observer least two pilots trail vehicle driver ob server Communication between vehicles via CB radio point departure point approximately three miles south Po mona Valley Model Airplane Club field adjacent Interstate 15 aircraft airborne 907 am up through Cajon Pass elevation 4120 MSL 940 am continuing up Interstate 15 Now way Ill give additional information aircraft standard Bud Nosen Big Stik kit particular flight minor modifications made additional gussets epoxied wing mounting bolt points both wing fuselage accommodate additional 20 lbs fuel larger gas tank time construction decided install land ing gear tail dragger configuration split elevator system used engine B 1980 model Quadra swinging 18-10 Zinger propeller fuel oil mix 401 using Bel Ray GK-1 high rpm oil obtained local motorcycle shop radio used Hobby Shack Aero Sport 6 heavy duty servos utilizing four basic functions airborne power supply consisted two 1800 MAH battery packs connected parallel fuel tank originally use scale aircraft aluminum construction baffled 38 gallon capacity fastened belly stik gross takeoff weight Pregnant Stik three gal lons fuel aboard 46 pounds Practice flights to/from beyond Cajon Pass conducted con cerned about engine performance altitude changes As found out once engine needle valves set no further adjustments necessary Performance never seemed falter up nearly 5000 feet As continued up Interstate 15 constant communication driver pilot vehicle such com mands speed up slow down accommodate effects winds aircraft Also advised obstruc tions such bridges powerlines hills trip continued problems made brief stop rest area just fore Mountain Pass comfort crew aircraft circled overhead continued through Mountain Pass eleva tion 4730 MSL experienced much wind turbulance able keep things under control proceeded through back roads Silver Bowl Stadium landed 137 pm four half hours departure time distance 228 miles approximately gallon fuel remaining following day up early fly against team San Diego QSAAs Marathon Flight Approximately 46 miles 204 mile course caught up other team find lost engine power continued through entire course repeated portion course beat old 206 mile run Spirit St Louis year before landed back dry lake bed five half hours after takeoff total 251 miles also found almost gallon gas left tank planning return 1982 QSAA meet scale model official run turned out total 10 hours flying time 479 miles approxi mately four fourth gallons gas would like point out would possible teamwork support Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club AMA sanctioned trip Las Vegas would like have special thanks team Calvin Orr Ron Meyerpilots Ralph Perkins Harry Dickinson Herb Kile drivers Jeff Dickinson Bill Comstock Lyle Hillobservers Harry Dickinsonowner builder aircraft recently sent copy Marve lous Miniatures Jed Kusick well-known Control Line flier Jed showed film around 400 Boy Scouts Larry Jolly helicopter flier note entertained some far out competition helicopter flights received names people clubs have donating Building Fund Betty StreamDistrict X has con tributed far BIRD Club leads list donors fat $670 Next Scale Squadron $500 three clubs came $100 Orange Coast RC Chula Vista RC Talispinners As individual donations Wayne Owens Walt Heinbuch have given $100 follow ing have donated $50 Larry Jenno Ed Paige Roger Clarkson Dale Singleton Joe Betty Stream Remember support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible still have AMA booth available mall show Drop line want want attend show club meeting Thermals Alaska na on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tistrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Aoejt VicePrewdenu Don Connell 22925 21st Ave. S. Des MWnes WA 98188 Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Eroadnem MT 59015 Ed McColtough 53 SE El orrtand OR 97215 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Viclvsburg St. Spokane I/VA 99208 Do, Zippy 21418 NE Main Sr Redmond I/VA 98052 Another winter season Pylon racing will undertaken Boeing Hawks First race held September 6 1981 information contact Don Rice Boeing Hawks racing coordinator 12055 206th P1 SE lssaquah WA 98027 Speaking racing seasons Pacific Northwest Sport Race Drizzle Circuit began December 13th Portland Rich Schaper host format will exactly same last season information can obtained Hying Lines editor John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Rain Bird Flyers announce Ketchikan Alaska club planning second mall show July 4th air show flying demoat Ketchikan full-size air show coming year way November/De cember issue newsletter contains excellent advice winter flying use FIMO molding material can handle impossible shapes Write Richard Robb 534 Hill Rd Ketchikan AK 99901 Guy Russo Coeur DAlene ID won Northwest Soaring Societys 1981 season championships According Societys newsletter editor Roy Anderson Walla Walla WA information pictures will next months column lot Helena Flying Tiger members participated air show Helena Airport October 17 Newsletter editor John Van Hassel says day complete success despite nasty looking weather large display set up hangars drew favorable comments large crowd Flying non-stop during alloted time slot between acts rest day Congratulations participated T-Bird Screech editor Big Sky Thunderbirds Wayne Van Meter reports another modeling club works Missoula area club will likely include Control Line Free Flight boats RC cars T-Birds welcome stimulus friendly competition second club Missoula Good luck December 5th may live infamy because date Third Annual Biplane Fun Fly event held Eagle River AK According Gary Fuller editor Gas Fumes newsletter Gastineau Aero modelers Society Juneau biplanes easy acquire Last year Heath Parasol biplane entered Ken Montoure may still have six inch cardboard bottom wing around Question did enter 1981 Saturday September 12th select group fliers representing Marymoor Club Boeing Hawks Seattle put RC model demonstration dedication new city park South Genesee Street Seattle following ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Charles Royer fearless fliers amazed assembly daring display aerial antics fliers led ace Al Wat son Steve Blackwell Joe Harris Kevin Kraft Tom McCuen Gene Weaver Randy Weaver good time according Herb Bone MARCs editor Bruce Carson editor Monocle newsletter Barons Model Club Spo kane reminds us last few pages Rule Book immense interest Included facts about AMA surance accident form emergency tele phone numbers AMA HQ needed Also included procedure follow reporting accident reimbursed recent issue Bat Sheet carried extensive article 1981 Western FAI Challenge Among things note article picture Dale Segle receiving MARCs Nagasawa Memorial Trophy Bruce Kimbel MARCs close friend Bat Sheet edited Don Zipoy District Xl AVP Kevin Collins Tom Hutchinson reports medical treatment has cleared up cancerous con dition good news us Albany Oregon kit manufacturer maga zine columnist reported information way- WNC Patter Bob Stalick editor February 1982 87 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NeW York NY 10005 Three Quick Steps Rulesmaking Automatically Make An Event Popular Absolutely Everyone have just seen dear old Indoor Easy B event ostensibly event begin ners go through wringer After trau matic siege transformation disfiguration eventual reincarnation will emerge January first pretty much beginning blaming picking anyone ts just way rules Anyway New Year Easy B model rejuvenated Indoor flying goes back livable form Let new records pile up like mad cially build ings poor Category Ill sites will first January become Category II poor II will Now Easy B has finally reached safety zone although naturally still does satisfy everyone another event enjoying growing popularity has taken its place rules-change arena BOSTONIAN maelstrom swirls mostly around question much model should weigh As first formally introduced Junior Flight minimum required weight proposed INDOOR model 10 grams quite heavy basically endurance Indoor model especially compared Indoor flying scale models somehow have NO minimum weight requirements often go down mere four grams sans rubber very respected scale sport modeler Paul Macllrath pointed out 10 grams required rather high flight speed would cause damage model crashing walls would difficult beginners adjust since model would move too fast properly observe what happening recommended seven grams adopted lower weight has proven popular IN DOOR fliers California West Coast Bostonian has become especially popular 14 grams Much praise has heaped Bostonians have made super long flights against rafters up out sight booming thermals other words California Bostoni ans OUTDOOR models some times flown indoors power certainly no harm taking Indoor event converting Outdoor event get lot fun participation event go Have seen simply super de signs articles magazines have run Bostonians especially Model Builder Walt Mooneys Boston Found Bill Hannan s Knight Boston Wrisleys Great Expectations Dick Baxters Park Streets Over Under just know theyre having great time Bob Clemens builder flier exqui site scale models feels caught middle believes rules should uniform across country sides west coasters goes other way too door models sometimes come indoors Outdoor Embryo event boosted amazing Fly ing Aces oddly has no minimum weight requirement brought indoors comes out wind rain form models weighing seven grams less Now get confused Outdoor models dont have weigh anything door models have weigh Out door models Arent getting mixed up bit Maybe would feel better Indoor Outdoor Scale models Outdoor mod els minimum weight rule Now have read through three quick easy rules solve everything am sure will exactly what necessary set up rules locality satisfy local flying Thats what sport flying about What has tb Juniors beginners Only enjoyment flying whatever rules Just best can keep improving models flight times moment dont worry about winning contests Dont crybaby expect rules designed beginners win Nominally beginner expected win flying against beginners Rather mix better mod elers learn Most experts like help Weve mixed Bostonians Embryos story have similarities Both EVE I-zzJ 1 fairly small cabin models require mini mum theoretical box fuselage crosssection volume French have come up sister Indoor event SAINT Seems like whole world just yearning cant see outstretched hands events designs both Indoor Outdoor simple fuselage models speaking designs brings us young entrepreneur DAVID ARONSTEIN marketing plans some very success ful models own design David 15 high placing Bostonians have ballasted bring up seven gram minimum Columbia University con tests Shown three-view BLUEBOY II winning seven gram Embryo has lot other interesting plans too Drop David line 50 Pasture Lane Pough keepsie NY 12603 price list send stamped return envelope Incidentally box-in-the-fuselage idea both Embryo Bostonian came older Manhattan Formula event dont confuse Manhattan pure endurance event duration seekers Both Bostonians Embryos akin Flying Scale especially Bostonian look ing scale proportions detail well good flights event has its own charm New York fliers will continue ex periment rules February 7 1982 Columbia Bob Langelius will sponsor heavy Three-Penny Bostonian event along P-Nut Speed contest parts Ed Whitten will sponsor also Columbia Manhattan PennyPlane theyre compatible contests January 24th Later spring will Third Annual Seven Gram Bostonian Championship time Charisma Factor upped 30 percent Lets see whether good scale proportions detail possible sacrifice little weight will beat out stark seven-gram mers FORWARD fray longer live like Alices Wonderland thing becomes Look Its White Rabbit stopwatch Hey timer ***** Lets rest bit See next month DAVID ARONSTEINS BLUEBOY U INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE WINGSPAN 18 WEIGHT 7 GR AREA 50 SQ 1 FI WINNER 1981 INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE CONTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WITH FLIGHT OF 2L17 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
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AMA RC Frequency Committee Status ReportNovember 1981 As result certain actions took place during week November 2 1981 have given reason believe FCC will release its long-awaited Notice Proposed Rulemaking NPRM Febru cry 1982 seems likely new 50 aircraft 23 non-aircraft channels will go effect end summer 1982 Most RC modelers well aware fact under present FCC rules must share frequencies industrial commercial radio stations Unfortu nately sharing has unbalanced nature RC modelers operate hand-held trans mitters maximum power output 3/4 watt commercial stations permitted use much higher power levels along antennas substantial height unbalanced sharing has become critical because marked increase number newly licensed industrial commercial radio stations Because growing problems RC modeler urgehtly needs new frequencies Progress towards obtaining new frequencies has painfully slow Recent major budget cuts will cause some severe staff reductions FCC expected reductions would make progress towards new frequencies difficult fore committee decided recently initiate FCC/RC Awareness Program program consist three phases Phase letter already delivered FCC Chairman Commissioners re questing personal meeting could explore possibilities obtaining tempo rary use some new channels rule waiver basis Phase Two involves presentation Commissioners Phase Three full blown letter-writing campaign part membership FCC interested members Con gress Senate support position plan attack until Novem ber 6 1981 day Dr Walter Good AMAs Attorney Jack R Smith met Dr Stephen J Lukasik FCCs Chief Scientist Mr Donald D Campbell FCCs Office Science Technology somewhat surprise disclosure learned FCC proceeding final draft NPRM according Dr Lukasik reason believe would released some time February 1982 informed planned FCC/ RC Awareness Program Dr Lukasik sug gested 1 hold up request interim RC channels because would delay issuance NPRM covering new 50 plus 23 channels 2 continue plans make formal presentation FCC Commissioners will explain urgent need new channels will benefit us proposal comes up before final vote 3 hold off proposed letter-writing campaign large flow letters present time would greatly slow down rulemaking pro cess Dr Lukasik candid enough indi cate NPRM released planned February 1982 have right send letters presumably complaint important aspects procedure leading rule adoption will nature response NPRM AMA expects respond professional ly prepared statement supporting pro posal public also free respond FCC concerning NPRM Should consid erable number controversial responses received FCC would likely fur ther delay efforts towards obtaining new frequencies have trouble understand ing NPRM AMA proposal please give us Frequency Committee chance answer questions before attempt write FCC have worked very hard moment lets foul up now Additional Items Information 1 actual FCC presentation series presentations will made commit tee member Mr Fred Marks AMAs Attorney Jack Smith during period November 30 December 11 1981 Copies formal presentation will distributed via charter club mailing list infor mation membership 2 general Frequency Committee meet ing will held Washington week after release NPRM February 1982 will Friday/Saturday two-day session first day meeting will open public Industry representatives model press special interest groups RC cars boats will invited attend pur pose commenting NPRM second day meeting committee will draft official AMA response NPRM 3 ensuing period committee will doing lot homework long awaited Frequency Flag Control System will finalized will cover existing new RC channels Committee Member Jack Albrecht has charged re sponsibility providing detailed Phase-In Plan plan will explain start using new channels old seven channels will phased out also obtaining trial run computer printouts licensed industrial commercial radio stations operating 72-73 MHz 75 MHz bands reports will eventually form basis personal selection RC channels throughout country 4 RC manufacturers encouraged begin development work narrow-band RC receivers Such receivers will greatly enhance use new 50 plus 23 channels Manufac turers should also consider need re ceiver design would utilize odd lF frequency such 16 MHz have dual conversion must consider options design work since image intermodulation lM problems will arise attempting use full 10 MHz band 720 730 MHz aircraft use existing 455 kHz IF receivers RC industry should also prepare make necessary frequency changes get modelers new channels using existing equipment soon possible after FCC Report Order takes effect Future Plans Dr Walter Good reports AMAs 900 MHz experimental RC equipment ordered REFTEC Company Mildenhall England nearing completion transmitters already working provid ing 250 milliwatts RF power output re ceivers complete except special crystals As soon crystals received equipment will shipped AMA Committee members Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson will proceed flight test program hoped some initial test data will available first quarter 1982 Should 900 MHz prove feasible RC purposes will open some new doors future exclusive channels FCC encour aged efforts area Conclusions can look back 1981 year notable progress FCC/RC area Hope fully 1982 will contain finest moment Speaking whole AMA thank Fre quency Committee members patient dedication task times seemed almost hopeless still have reason believe will achieve goals new fre quencies 1982 Bob Aberle Chairman AMA RC Frequency Committee February 1982 75 AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington D Good News Synopsis- November 7-8 1981 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions November 7-8 1981 AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA near Washington DC copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Head quarters available approximately February 15 minutes will become official after Coun cil review next Council meeting January 29 should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Cliff Piper District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Horrace Cain VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Homer Smith VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Charlie Spear Howard Crispin District 4 Jim Sears District 6 Ron McNally Control Line Con test Board chairman also present along several other guests representatives AMA HQ Reports heard following committees Building Fund RC Frequency Film Projects Bylaws Scholarship Nats Executive Corn mittee CD Qualifications Nats Procedures Nominations Procedures Contest Coordinator Guidelines 1 1982 Nats After noting Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ would available next summer approved change Nats site Lincoln NE Nats Executive Committee decide dates location Free Flight events Districts 2 4 7 9 11 Executive Director Against 3 Abstained 1 6 ecre jary/Treasurer Also Nats budget amount $20000 unanimously ap proved cover necessary excess costs operation Nats Abstained 8 10 Secretary/Treasurer After failure motion provide RC Soaring event trophies same basis Pattern Pylon approved have same trophy policy Nats events 2 4 11 S/T ED Presi dent Against 1 356 7 AbstainedS 9 2 Scholarships An expanded program up $10000 available AMA grants approved ~gpt District 8 An amendment also accept outside dona tions scholarship fund approved unanimously 1981 total $4250 approved unanimously awarded six candidates among total 15 applied 3 FAI Expenses approved unani mously certain Headquarters costs connection US hosting World Cham pionships such travel lodging HQ personnel trophies flags national thems would charged general AMA FAI budget rather operating budget World Championships also approved 1982 Control Line World Championships AMA would fund assistant team manager three Combat pit men same extent team team manager 2 3 479 10 11 S/T ED Against 1 5j Abstained 6 4 Investment Policy As supplement basic current policy investing long term six months surplus funds high terest government insured Certificates Deposit approved invest short term surplus funds money market accounts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 Abstained 1 also approved unanimously Secretary/Treasurer report regularly Council concerning AMAs investment accounts 5 Frequency Committee Following re port committee chairman announced FCC promised ac tion February 82 AMAs petition RC frequencies Council unanimous ly approved $10000 budget committee operations next year 6 Executive Director Salary ap proved increase Executive Directors salary 2% retroactive January 1 1981 order provide him same cost living compensation previously approved other HQ employees 24 7 9 11 S/T Against 1 3 5 6 Abstained 10 ED 7 Secretary/Treasurer Budget ap proved reimburse Secretary/Treasurer $21344 expenses above 1981 budget 2 5 7 911 S/Ti Against 3 4 6fJ 10 Abstained ED B Vice-President Budgets approved reimburse following amounts VP expenses excess 1981 budget Dis trict 7$1 District 8$62317 District 9 $334 District 1 1$452 2 5 6 7 8 11 SIT ED Against 3 10 Abstained 4 9 9 Club Patches approved pro vide chartered club five patches club officers President Vice-President Secre tary Treasurer Field Marshal 1 234 579 11 S/T ED Against 6j 10 10 PR Proposal Following discussion goals priorities AMA PR approved have Executive Director pro vide next Council meeting proposal budget recommendations re structured PR department HQ including special event activities 1 2 457 89 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 6 11 1982 Budget After extensive ques tioning discussion concerning updated budget 1982 developed HQ budget approved modified Council 3 4 6 7 9 11 S/T ED Against 1 2 58 Abstained 10 12 Bylaws Amendments After extensive discussion pointby-point review laws Committee recommendations complete package approved unanimously also approved dissenting vote 3 send changes single document Leader Members vote after first year sooner possible 13 Safety Code Changes approved delete 40-pound model weight limit favor requirement models over 20 pounds flown same manner air show team flight demonstrations described paragraph 5 General Sec tion Safety Code 1 2346 7 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 5I also approved add General Section Safety Code following specific wording comply previous Council-ap proved requirement will fly model unless identified name ad dress AMA number model Note does apply models flown indoors 1 2 3 4 6 710 1 1S/T ED Against 5 8 Abstained 7 14 PAl Indoor Committee proposal Jim Richmond change makeup Indoor Team Selection Committee approved 6 10 S/T Against 234 5 7 9 11 ED Abstained 1 15 Special Interest Groups Noting prob lems trying define standard criteria such groups approved unanimously form committee recommend details different concept based individual presentations groups Dave Brown named chairman work Homer Smith Travis McGinnis 16 Run-off Election necessary con clude current election approved use same procedures last year 17 VP 6 Replacement necessary due District 6 election higher office res ignation approved Jim Seats current AVP replace Cain 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 Against 5 7 Abstained 4 S/T ED 18 Awards new Presidents Legion Honor award approved presentation once per year upon concurrence President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Foi- 3 5 6 8 10 S/T ED Against 24 7 11 Abstained 19 Also approved unanimously three Awards Excellence chartered clubs two District 9 District 7 two Superior Service Awards Districts 6 10 two AMA Fellowships Districts 4 10 Dis tinguished Service District 2 Recipients will named time presentation continued page 81 76 Model Aviation Shown 74th General Conterence ot PAl Japan last October John Worth R AMA Executive Director Secretary FAIs aeromodeling committee receiv ing Paul Tissandier diplome certificate PAl President Prince de Ligne Belgium Previous US aeromodelers recog nized award Frank Zaic 19551 Al Lewis 19571 Walt Good 19591 Maynard Hill 1965 John Clemens 1974 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 month going discuss three subjects will have great impact AMA two will affect us future years 1982 NATS Most sadly must report Lakehurst NJ will site 1982 problem within control AMA rather due requirements test pro grams Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fact prepared put final blessing site November Executive Council meeting What happened aware test program might underway mid-summer NAEC personnel indicated program completed Nats time would far enough along allow interruption us necessary Unfortunately test program has rescheduled now will impossible use main test runway need mandatory holding Nats Lakehurst Yet future brighter discussions Captain Kraft commanding officer Lakehurst assured DO want us wants work us toward suitable date 1983 feels possible much advance planning give us resaonable assurance site availability No guarantees sincere wants us NEW RC FREQUENCIES best news year RC fliers comes Bob Aberle Chairman Fre quency Committee Dr Walter Good Frequency Committee member have assured Chief Scientist FCC notice proposed rule making NPRM concerning new frequencies will issued February authorization may issued early August 1982 probabilities well ad vised NOT start letter writing campaign PLEASE until read something pages receive official communication AMA Headquarters contrary re frain writing FCC Senator Congressman other official office Such move can seriously jeopardize dates set us back months years SOON manufacturers radio systems will designing new receivers assure narrow-band reception may well re quired safe operation some new frequencies Im certain being electronic engineer either way RC segment hobby will no longer plagued continuing minimization frequencies fly positive step long last BYLAWS AMENDMENTS historic accomplishment 1981 Executive Council just has revamp Bylaws unanimous vote changes accepted now go vote Leader Members AMA heartily endorse amendments Lets discuss some significant changes ARTICLE VIII new section 2 will add ed present sections 2 3 renum bered accordingly new section provides calling Executive Council meetings President five Executive Council members 5% voting members Academy principle impact now membership has means forcing Council meet deliberation specific itemized issues has result putting some power back hands membership new section 4 will add ed replacing old section 3 clarifies motions resulting annual member ship meeting requires Executive Council deliberation motion next Coun cil meeting after annual membership meeting ARTICLE IX Sections 1 3 extensive ly revised section 11 added Section 1 changes clarify may proxy VP nomination meeting new section 11 provides no incumbent officer de sires run reelection can removed ballot unless three-fourths majority Nominating Committee present voting shall withhold name ballot revisions section 3 will have outstanding effect future elections changes remove majority require ment election replacing plurality requirement means whoever re ceives highest vote count election will declared winner No costly run-off elections revision can also mean Nominating Committee efforts might reduced merely verifying nomi nees qualifications particular office ARTICLE X Section 1 changes provide three-year term elected officers instead present two-year term several reasons feel excellent move Presently possible half Execu tive Council replaced year causing gross discontinuity information flow plan one-third approximately Council subject replacement year Costs elections will somewhat less since year out three will no national officer elected ballots will mailed districts electing vicepresidents Section 2 being revamped provide election district new VP event vice-president should no longer able serve capacity reason present system provides done Executive Council Under revised Bylaws Council will still replace VP event vacancy occurs during last three months term must make appointment among AVPs district Section 3 re-written better define duties President names him Chief Executive Officer Section 4 redefines duties Secretary/Treasur er changes title line duties Executive VP still monitors financial affairs AMA Also Executive VP assumes duties President event President should leave office during term Section 5 changed clarify Executive Directors duties Section 6 deleted being obsolete ARTICLE XI new section 6 being added provide method member can submit request Executive Council action item item may seem insig nificant until now has no formal procedure available member assure maximum opportunity idea reach point discussion Executive Council Please note does guarantee acceptance item Council least now chance several other minor changes improve wording clarify intent laws Committee chaired Bifl Mathews has done outstanding job has personal thanks efforts heartily recommend adoption amendments Leader Member vote Ballots purpose should mail time read OTHER COUNCIL ACTION new award has instituted honor specific people groups organizations have contributed greatly AMA both physical support financial award known PRESIDENTS LEGION OF HONOR may well become prestigious award AMA can bestow short Hall Fame must presented once calendar year majority three voting awardthe President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director award wont find mantlepiece can rest assured recipient will strongest supporters AMA can possibly have Special interest groups will like idea have changed requirements recognition Basically recognition will easier still simple will necessary write report stating group feels proper group represent interest report has presented Execu tive Council either person through VP followed Council vote accept reject RUN-OFF being able find crystal ball hampers ability make predictions however signs point probability run-off election Secretary/Treasurer possibly VP District Xl cant guess will run-off ballot can strongly recommend vote return ballot just quickly can Its important Once again PLEASE NOT write FCC Congressman Senator other official about frequency pro posal can HURT February 198277 Secretary-Trsasurers Report Jim MoNeill AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Richard Weaver Pensacola writes Ive AMA member 3 years AMA Rule Book sending now Richard trusty right hand up AMA Headquarters Mr Mike Woodfolk case Ernie Wrisley Santee CA became CD wanted special AMA number few three digit ones left CDs request mas Hucks Marietta GA writes paid dues June 22 mags takes certain lag time get going Thomas now should have received schedule dont get back us ruce Heald Rancho Cordova CA writes paid extra mags come envelopes dont always come way workimg problem Bruce Everybody AMA wants member receive everything properly AMA Head quarters does pretty good considering have 82000 members thing might speed solutionswrite Michael Woodfolk directly AMA Washington very quick help Gary Fuller Editor Gas Fumes news letter Juneau Alaska RC Club sent picture shown below Pictured above group important fliers posing after FF meet held Sep tember Terre Haute IN LR standing Carl Bopp Kevin Harris Jim Harris Bob Godfrey Roger Fish (LR kneeling Steve Ragsdale Al Meyers Ron Pound Ron club President Mr Donald May sent picture information Dopesheet Editor club hosts District VI Fun Fly Championships annually want everybody come send invi tation Ill sure come Terry Rimert Mr Free Flight Jack sonville FL area sent snap Jenifer Lord Miss District V 1981 holding Jim Walstons Gas FF Terry promotes King Orange annually Florida Shown Mrs Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Joyce listed AMA Execu tive Secretary responsibilities little bit everything Washington office anything official greeter welcomer visitors strangers come see joint Hun dreds have met Joyce over years various Nats around country can agree pleasant relaxed understanding persons ever put earth Joyce happily mar ried Harry Hager have two brats own growing up invite go AMA home office Wash ington see yourself asked Joyce day sweet everybody confided grew up four older brothers single day used beat up learned very pleasant See next month 78 Model Aviation ladies making model airplanes competing contests Mrs Ann Betz New Orleans Ann has built several Peanut Scale models Peck Polymer flies better last Husband Bobby built SE 5 shown So enthralled Bobby FF models comes straight home spends time building little airplanes Ann couldnt keep Bobby out workshop began building herself Thats nice looking model picture ILRI Jerry Cox Bob Beanhardt wood clustered around big scale Piper Cub airplane has camera can get started Jerry going take some pictures melting glacier water standing part Mendenhall Glacier going have hurry because melting FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident DEDICATED IN CASPER City Casper Wyoming population 65000 approximately sits North Platte River Valley foot Casper Mountain Some years ago forward-look ing administration Casper instituted voluntary 1% retail sales tax proceeds penny tax would used finance capital improvements would benefit residents make life enjoyable city revenue provided fund 1100 acres land purchased 1975 form basis recreation area east side town Local model aviation en thusiasts recognized opportunity acquire place fly formed Casper Airmodelers Association Asso ciation immediately asked require ments considered backed up presentation well-documented proposal covered model aviation its aspects Association followed up Model Airport Master Plan detailed runways parking areas taxiways pit areas pavillion other items desirable completed facility Gary Clapp donated professional services Gary civil engineer largely responsible liaison City staff acceptance pro posal Bearing mind modelers Geoff Styles competing other demands city fund ed recreation areas determined helpful possible providing labor necessary making strong effort solicit support local businesses Model Airport Master Plan ac cepted City Casper incorporated overall plan new North Platte Park Step accomplished now Association set themselves goal acquaint local officials model aviation same time build up public image organization sport came time spend city funds could confident project would still go ahead Through individual con tacts public displays such big Mall Show year club got publicity gradual acceptance activities 1981 decided time ripe Model Airport developed amazing display unity cooper ation club members got effort high gear Selected members called various local companies requesting support Model Airport short time raw ma terials started arriving field Lumber concrete blocks roof shingles concrete made available Asso ciation long list area businesses Grading started runways pit areas Club members built own forms soon concrete being poured under guidance experienced concrete man loaned em ployer occasion City Casper saw much effort energy being put project club mem bers decided accelerate partici pation Work scheduled done over three year period completed less four months privilege being hand official opening September 12 1981 Frankly amazed see main 400 50 foot runway auxiliary runway 200 50 feet paved taxiways paved pit area spectator fence behind pit tagged weatherproof signs identifying radio frequencies 50 25 foot pavillion built Club members painted City works de partment Runways pits protected post cable barricade designed keep off-highway vehicles spectators away active surfaces Already promised later installation enough sod cover areas between pavillion pits lawn sprinkling system will keep grass green trees playground equipment Model Airport has earmarks showplace going flying field city regardless size would proud have its model aviators hand opening ceremonies Mayor Casper Mr James Sandison lovely wife Pat Kenneth Erickson City Manager Larry Harms Parks Superin tendent Mel Johnson Public Works Director Travis McGinnis District IX VicePresident Bob Ball President Casper Airmodelers Chuck Brannon Associate February 1982 79 Aerial view Iasper Model Airport labove letti shows main auxiliary runways taxiways pit areas pavilion concrete block storage building parking lot Photo Carla Corson right above Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs presents Appreciation Award Jim Sandison Mayor Casper support model aviation Casper Below left Casper Aeromodelers Association Opening Day Below right ribbon cutting ceremony Casper Model Airport September 12 1991 L R Lem Erickson City Manager Jim Sandison Mayor i R- IiI Treasurer Bob Ball Club President Chuck Smith Club Secretary Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs $25OOOO MODEL AIRPORT Vice-President District IX added list dignitaries Mayor Casper paid tribute planning dedication vision hard work demonstrated throughout project local modelers said can attitude club members con vinced City dealing serious group people would cooperate fullest extent first class coordina tion between persons involved pushed Model Airport project usable stage very short period Ken Erickson City Manager very clear praise club said planned approach developed working drawings done excellent job public relations city officials per formed lot hard work conjunction members Public Works Depart ment also praised citizens Casper voting support voluntary 1% sales tax has paid improve ments including new City Hall new Justice Building new fire stations parks especially new 1100 acre recreation area great pleasure present Appre ciation Awards Mayor Mr Erickson Mr Harms Mr Johnson support model aviation Casper area Full coverage event provided tele vision radio local newspaper citizens Casper got opportunity know what happening Club sponsored huge barbecue guests visitors food supplies donated hotels food outlets other interested companies highlight opening ceremony thrilling flying display Jim Good 1940 Waco UPF-7 biplane equipped smoke generator Civil Air Patrol pro vided color guard colors presented National Anthem played very happy rewarding day everyone involved project happy smiling faces everywhere much good food drink conversation enjoyed crowd over 300 people did happen Casper spirit small city spirit West did can small club 36 members solicit get over $150000 worth construction materials What got Mayor City Manager city departments just interested model airport club members selves club has already promised City will provide additional conveni ences improvements Model Airport 1982 1983 until have show place nation think can identified enthusiastic integrity Association devoted themselves getting job done primed pump cranked handle did ask outside help unless prepared commit themselves hard work covered possible sources materials needed rewarded really fantastic cooperation dozens local companies Casper Wyoming have first-rate example what can accomplished through foresight planning hard work AMA clubs would like know about magnificent project came reality should contact AMA Headquarters details will made available once should contact Casper point view would like offer congratulations Flying Site Department Casper Airmodelers providing very fine example rest country Nice going Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Amazing Dues Response Last August AMA Executive Council approved vote dues increase 1982 generally concern pessimism regarding news would accepted among optimistic favoring increase matter fiscal responsibility nobody anticipating highly favorable response has re sulted AMA HQ previously submit ted preliminary budget 1982 revised include likely effects dues crease took conservative approach some took liberal predicted would end up same number members 82 81 Some optimism involved based record-breaking 1981 membership year saw total 82763 AMAers registered So fingers crossed said hoped end up same num ber 82 enough new members make up dropped out due unhappiness over increase So far response looks much better 35000 already registered 82way ahead last year natural optimism has resulted response tempered knowledge got membership renewal notices out earlier year may have elected re spond earlier since could save $2 doing possible therefore merely seeing people signing up sooner before surer what expect year well have wait until about March 1 current trend continues will have another record-breaking year very real possibility about 85000 members 82 could go higher next item comes pass Frequency Breakthrough After months discouragement concerning progress lack AMAs petition FCC fre quencies big light suddenly turned early November key FCC official position speak authoritatively said could expect official publication proposal February 82 required public comment important step necessary before real chance adoption can expected After publication depends upon nature public response whether FCC likely approve proposal little no significant opposition pro posal could have new RC frequencies end summer Thus have told positive action FCC will take place very soon compared previous guesses supposi tions about what might happen puts whole new light picture out look suddenly much brighter Keep fingers crossed add some pray ers keep faithrelief RC interference problems could just around corner does come about further growth potential RC tremendous 1982 could biggest year yet Benefit Big Birds basis what fly fly AMA Executive Council has removed 40 pound weight limit models flown accord ance AMA Safety Code Instead Council has approved modi fication Code says mod els above 20 pounds should flown same manner required air show team demonstrations simply requires straight line established wherever heavier models flown flying done side line spectators kept other side line Thats very elementary common sense requirement simply says con sciously careful fly big and/or heavier birds Its completely compatible flying smaller models too adopting change AMA Safe ty Code effect extend AMA liability protection commonly called insurance flying quarter scale third scale large model aircraft Thus fly big birds no longer need feel left out AMA picture No extra charge required such cover age merely AMA membership card adherence AMA Safety Code end result should closer relationship between AMA Quarter Scale Aircraft Asso ciation QSAA International Minia ture Aircraft Association IMAA least direction safety No matter what size model crashes problem us need stand together safely enjoy what fly AMA Safety Code change now makes possible Increased Benefit National Car Rental 100 free miles day benefit has increased unlimited mileage local car rentals small mileage charge will apply one-way rentals no mileage charge car returned local area Synopsis continued page 76 19 Miscellaneous Actions Presidential direction information items commit tee Film Prolects Byrne appointed re place Piper monitor Council 80 Model Aviation i5 RC Frequencies announced FCC promised February 1982 release AMAs petition public comment prior final action c Building Fund Goal $10000 per dis trict announced supplement current total approximately $50000 d Special Recognition Cliff Pipers retire ment VP service after 14 years noted presentation special plaque addition normal Meritorious Service Award e Contest Calendar As experiment two issues ModelAviation published May June will include months normal listing plus simplified listing other contests f Reduced Dues Special consideration disabled low fixed income referred special committee Cain Mathews examine various dues rates different classes membership 20 Next Meeting January 30 Saturday Dallas TX conjunction Hobby Industry America annual trade show Ap proved except District 10 DONT F LY CL MODE LS NEAR POWER LINES toneecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aodate VIeePraldmnsa Robert C Brocleur 406 Main Street Nashua NIl 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 eoet, Or. Ladyard CT 06339 Wiitiero Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kitrery ME 03904 goes just time First off heartfelt thanks appointed volunteers have helped District affairs through years PAUL PENNEY has devoted thankless dedicated years post Contest Coordinator give very warm vote gratitude HEN RY STRUCK FF Contest Board member say very big word appreciation GEORGE HIGGINS UC CB member long service warm well done Ed Izzo always visible contest scene well known throughout AMA endeavors thanks much attention job RC CB member finally Dick Sherman Mr Model Aviation himself years sincere interest action rules governing Scale Ill miss working Thanks lot AVPs including served back some years ago along present members wish say has pleasure having out represent AMA Some may well asked continue serve new District Vice-Presi dent writing strongly feel will John Smith Guess will survive two Smiths Council because have several Johns years combine Johns now Smiths least someone Council meeting addresses person either Smith John lot people will pay attention brings out subject must address concerning last Council meeting Itt spite some promis es made President Grigg some state ments regarding budget slashing effort meeting Council WE managed spend another least budget another 20 30 thousand dollars already anticipated larger spending ability gained last dues increase dues free cant help feel still pricing ourselves out hobby Lets see Council can hold line another year present $30 rate Open members Thanks Council wonderful plaques recognition years service make want remember good times during 14 years emo tions little out hand departed final meeting would have gone pretty well controlled except Vince Mankowski gave hug late last meeting got up leave pulled plug reasonable self-control Thanks John Grigg special efforts behalf challenge complete three year term best interests modelers special con cern toward continuing so-called Junior problem special interest groups divided Nats other problems will continue Stand proud John helped put want proud own person New Jersey New Yoh II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaeoaat VIePvemdnu Pete Bienchini 260s Broadway Yankees NY 10706 Frank Dreuch 9 Willow Ave. Pis&taway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 48 Cory Dr Tome River NJ 08753 Adum Settler 50 Rendi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts last months edition column told middle November expected re ceive official confirmation 1982 Nats would held Lakehurst Naval Air Center New Jersey thus bringing important event east coast first time since 1969 Well middle November HAVE given word expected SHALL have Nats Lakehurst NOT UNTIL 1983 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE facts Navy-Washington NAVWASH has now informed NavyLakehurst NAVLAK carrier-deck test program originally scheduled start April 1982 conclude June 1982 July latest has instead rescheduled commence June year possibly conclude until August ie NATS MONTH tests Navy will require full use 12900 foot test runway have site RC Pattern Pylon events well Control Line AMAs Nats Executive Committee has now ruled runway Lakehurst Nats would feasible NAVLAK disappointed Lastly thanks District clubs have kept informed through years club publications contest notices letters some good some constructive concerned heeded Please con tinue mailing lists possible Keep club meetings short busi ness end provide constructive programs members sure put addresses club publications Keep nose down turns keep tail-wheel locked present AVPs BOB BRODEUR BILL WILBUR GEORGE PARKER MIKE SCHINDLER recently resigned RAY GIBOLEAU lasting gratitude because wonderful people highly pleased prospect having Nats 82 fact would still favor presence 1982 AMA could possibly manage get along test runwaywhich course CANNOT Hopefully shall have clear course 1983 Through Nats Executive Committee AMA has established following ro tated Nats schedule future 1982 Lincoln NE 1983Lakehur N 1984 Reno NV 1985Lake Charles LA Seguin TX important thing bear mind point NAVLAK has denied us use base As far con cerned welcome have Nats 82 AMA can two mile-plus test runway As stated AMA Nats Executive Committee however has formally ruled CANNOT THAT THAT offer sincere thanks Capt Robert Kraft CO Lakehurst Nick Grand Public Affairs Officer Hank Likes southern New Jersey AVP works basefor combined help effort So see have really accomplished great deal say intrib ute AMA members over 1000 number signed petitions east coast Nats 82 pledged support such undertaking Thanks Garden State Circle Burners Clifton NJ spear-heading effort Glen Meador Karen Schmidt inval uable assistance Remember officially scheduled AMA 83 Nats Lake hurst credit have learned much fact has emerged above else realization FINDING Nats site thing OB TAINING AMA APPROVAL something elsemore next page February 1982 81 nit,, pin.nuws tem urn Cae snn Massa cousmusi Model Aviation Hami Fame certificate about present inductee Lou Andrews left Fred Bellows Jr picture Syracuse Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association will hold its Sixth Annual Symposium Syracuse NY February 6 1982 important annual events District II calendar can arrange attend should means upstate modelers present interesting show replete exhibits impressive Scale event name implies seminars day devoted various facets aeromodeling conducted nationally recog nized authorities upon various subjects time have lined up such well-known modeling personalities Dave Brown Don Lowe others President John Grigg ex pects attend shall conduct Dis trict II membership meeting meetings useful serve face-toface clearing house variety ques tions concerned AMA member has about organization its policies Like time-honored Chinese proverb holds belief picture worth thousand words believe AMA membership meeting worth thousand letters After open exchange views Th nature two-way street unilateral letter NOT Foggy Lens Department much room photos time just couldnt resist sharing shot Somers Giant Scale meet could Ohio osylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Auaeiaea VlmPreaidnta Joe Cibee 38980 Vagey Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 504 21st Se. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heirman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Lairni Jacknon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugerte Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottitala PA 15683 Boy does time fly time wish everyone Merry Christmas least hope receive around Christmas time As being written cant help wonder will last column District Ill VP should last column congratulate winner election wish him luck District Ill representa tive Executive Council would also appropriate thank AVPs Con test Board members Contest Coordinators other individuals have given time make hobby/sport model aviation enjoyable us got letter other day AVP Joe Elben announcing National Model Air plane Show Cleveland scheduled year March 12-14 Randal Park Mall probably largest static show/com petition country would well worth try attend first March us getting itchy about flying seeing old gang ideal time get group together club head show Last month told Id report Council meeting budget review Well didnt cut budget captioned OKAY GUYS WHERE IS THAT BOOSTER BATTERY Random Notes 1982 WRAM Show scheduled February 20-21. Ed Whitten reports special Indoor contest Columbia University November 8 press inter views photos Massari Rockland County RC has named Kraft Radio representative area ffrey Styles contact AMA HQ have flying site problem. d like join Unified Scale Pattern Judges Association USPIA have application blanks t award dust-collecting tro phies contests now instead give AMA Building Fund plaques details contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ GEAR UP AND LOCKED rather increased slightly cover costs some expanding some new projects example increased scholarship budget $4200 $10000 next year increased Frequency Committee budget $10000 enable aggressively pursue new frequencies voted fund three man pit crew Com bat next CL World Championships gave Executive Director 2% raise match given earlier other employees wish could apply little Reaganomics operations must admit necessary creases will improve ability serve AMA membership Other things accom plished force anyone flying model airplane weighing over 20 pounds comply section 5 Safety Code straight line demarcation between people fly ing dropped 40 pound limit defer ence above voted require either AMA number name address models except flown indoors major portion meeting taken up approval new set bylaws would change few things way operate major changes would change title present Secretary/Treasurer Execu tive VP adequately describes responsibility authority take over President temporary absense President also chief financial officer Academy other really significant change term office elected members Executive Council President Executive VP District VPs will three years approximately 1/3 being elected reelected given year new Bylaws should hands Leader Members approval time read hope pass reflect tremendous amount work part Executive Council committee being presented full support Council AMA Chapter program step right direction toward improving repre sentation clubs views problems AMA has overwhelmingly accepted areas Id like see situa tion District Ill would have associations clubs chapters four quadrants Ohio three sections Pennsylvania east central west east West Virginia envision member club sending two representatives bimonth ly chapter meetings chapters sending two representatives district meeting semiannual annual basis meeting would include VP AVPs possibly Contest Board members Contest Coordinators would involve 20-30 people could reasonably discuss mutual problems solutions well ask questions have input heard AMA district officers wouldnt necessary impose absolute boundaries sections club could join asso ciation common interest club can see lot advantages program sort particularly comes coordination events other contests well done CC organization effective youth programs liasion between clubs common problems different interests obviously would aid AMA officials representing best possible way Anyone willing WORK such program should contact nearest AVP listed top column hope will coordinate efforts District Ill has second largest number clubs AMA such effort would probably effective AMA Building Fund growing too slowly saw model new Head quarters building made former AMA President Johnny Clemens Council meeting wont fire up enthu siasm nothing will recently bought Building Fund promotional items pins patches etc unused portion VP budget 81 will sending AVPs us push Building Fund manner Fund gets twice moneyfirst buy items budget second items bought YOU Support Building Fund Till next month hope Delaware Distort ol Colombia Marylaod h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaomats VleereaIden Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chempine 205 Tiptoe Rd Newport Nawn VA 23806 Howard Crinpin 611 Baechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V 8111 Helnra 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fall Church VA 22042 CtrarlenSoear 910 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 have just returned two day Coun cil meeting Washington DC Among major items voted revisions AMA Bylaws lot time effort 82 Model Aviation went revisions update correct sections needed changed due changes AMA operations Very shortly copies revised Byiaws will sent out Leader Members AMA voting Please sure Leader Members discuss revised Bylaws local club members sure vote important changes will term office AMA elected officers new Bylaws call three-year term office rather two-year term like now have feel very good idea As now 2-year term half AMA Council can replaced year makes very difficult get anything accom plished time spent training updating new Council members takes approximately year after elected Council get feel things find out what its about approve new Bylaws urge vote whether its pro con least VOTE Also Council meeting some discussion combining Special Events Department Flying Sites De partment am opposed long Flying Site Representative Geoff Styles saddled bogged down other responsibilities As know pet projects took long time get badly needed service members Geoff has other responsibilities will reduce effectiveness procuring flying sites would like hear thinking subject would also request write John Worth express desire keep Geoff Styles doing flying sites job burdened other activities such PR Special Events need support let John Worth know feel Lets keep Geoff Styles doing what does best After could mean keeping loos ing flying site THINK ABOUT IT second Trans-Am over now would just like thank out participated enjoyed talking also meeting new modelers other districts besides District IV lot opposition AMA Council having event like want continue might think about dropping line two district VP letting him know feel could make difference having Whats Happening District IV September 23rd privilege speaking Norfolk Aeromodelers Club meeting Control Line club real ly has act together have county supported flying site sure does get used picture below shows some normal weekend activities Anyone interested joining excellent Control Line club Norfolk VA area contact John Tate 10 Hanbury Avenue Portsmouth VA 23y2 Hickory RC Prop-Twisters Inc Hick ory Prop-Twisters organized 1968 chartered 1969 started flying old drag strip since have progressed very rapidly now have own flying site old private airport needed lots work raised money work through club raffles donations latest addition 25 x 90 shelter built year looks picture shelter aets Dlentv use club now has approximately 60 mem bers just goes show small club can get what wants works Southeastern Virginia RC Group hear SEVRCGs new field progressing slowly due weather problems now pace has picked up runway will completed shortly Also hear Fentress Scale Fun Fly huge success Prince Georges RC Club Thanks PGRC Newsletter Editoi Don Moody reprinting AMA Building Fund brochure newsletter AMA needs help can get raise funds new Headquarters way Don produce excellent news letter Tidewater RC Inc September 27th TRCC put air show Oceana Naval Air Station gave public idea what RC model building flying about reports very good show club now has plans start AMA show team Anyone interested contact Don Bruce TRCC District IV participation AMA Building Fund going pretty well now second place total money raised Bob Champine AVPNorfolk area isahead sales district Thanks Bob Keep up good work other AVPslets get going Thats month K Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Auoat Vicarmdta John Gorday 115 asybarry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillin McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 ouph Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorenan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32679 Hare, Sharam P0 Box 4506 Birrninaham AL 35208 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 What Joe Ruth Lee Campbell George Perryman have common Well sides living District V designers model airplanes currently being kitted Joe Ruths Prophet 2-meter high per formance sailplane available last Lee Campbell has series handlaunch gliders rubber models P-30 has previously featured column George Perryman man behind Sig Mini Maxer Im sure district has designers models now being kitted three just popped mind Can name some Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL put mall show air show So what may ask mall show resulted club getting photofeature article newspaper air show lead invitation perform before several thousand Boy Scouts discus sions about helping establish RC air craft Explorer Scout Post bad harvest little effort Southland Aero-Modelers Valdosta GA recently got full page spread Valdosta Daily Times lead sentence read follows people seen page playing toy airplanes fly ing Radio Controlled miniature aircraft Im happy reporter noticed dif ference told public public also learned lot joint effort South Dade RC Club Tropic Aeros RC Club helping produce program Channel 4s PM Magazine features sequence filmed Camera Copter flown Champion Mike Maas followed another model copter flown Jack Coan seems several RC clubs have dis covered crowd pleasing excitcment using CL planes during air shows Ron Keans Steve Gardinier Floridas Eglin Aero February 1982 83 George Perryman shown proto type Mini-Maxer smiling because just made three 90 second maxes No uian t crasn IvilKe Maas just checking out camera Camera Copter modelers recently put such show club newsletter extra interest runs fea tures club members located over seas last issue contained reports Norm Jimmy Faith now Guam Bill Garcia recently returned Turkey member Incirlik Aeromodelers thought flying site problems Illinois Indiana 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aaeoeime VicePreidasW Loren Holm643 Hill Brook Guincy IL 62301 Frank Huahos 401 S Birch Plattabura MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Ourgin KY 40310 Bill Zinnmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Another year May bring long flying seasonone allows enough take offs landings wear treads off tires Again challenge other AMA districts formulate club team RC fun fly program District VI need some challengers might national champions Tom Schuhand Standing L R Indianapolis IN West Side Team runner-up Bud Scott Steve Ragsdale Roland Rhein Tower Hobbies Bill Bixby presents championship team Tower radio Mike Tom allowed club keep radio Mike also individual champion plaques resulted $46500 AMAs Building Fund contributed RC Fun Flyers super nice club can purchase some ActionJohn Britt slips Hot-Dogger under limbo Tom Walker provides cool coaching fine gentlemen hosts Terre Haute IN RC Club Standing L R Les Cress Dr Charles Gray new Dis trict RC Contest Coordinator Larry Birchfield Mike Perkins Terry Fields Roy Gerritsen Front Row Don May James Bumpus thanks fine modelers especially Roy Gerritsen providing photos Next years Club Team Fun Fly has some changes special note anyone may enter state contests Details will available mid-March Woodland Aeromodelers will host nual auction Saturday February 13 630 pm Edgewood School Woodridge Dr Woodridge IL Executive Council meeting Novem ber 7-8 several items directly effect Onethe 40 pound limit no Safety Code will require models over 20 pounds flown per demon stration rules Twoyour name address must model Indoor exempt buddys plane hits puts hospital insurance void youre loser demand compliance Three Leader Members CDs etc will get vote extensive Bylaws change As usual good bad As now plan vote yes overall will have decide yourselves Nuff said Since SecretarylTreasurer election still out Im writing will done read can comment out being political First let wish best luck 1982 AMA officers endeavors Jim McNeill total empathy since write-in candidate followed footsteps last year Jims failure get ballot opinion result yielding political leverage After 1980 Nominating Committee meet ing Jim apologized AMA Headquarters previous reports concerning alleged mis conduct letters filescopies avail able cost Although somewhat tragic think apparent turn-around probably cost Jim lot respect faction within Executive Council Both opponents fine gentlemen wish bestwin lose now finale Jim Sears will some time year assume position AMA District VI Vice-President Jim resides Burgin KY computer analyst IBM hard worker will fine job Exact details time will announced later date Happy Landings Happy New Year Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wiscr" VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disrrcl VII Vice-Preoden P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Anidant Vice-Prealdesst Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr BrookfioldWI 53006 Amejata VicaPrmidents James Clark 4444 Woodviow Dr NE Ceder Rapids IA 52401 John B Lorbjeki5847 N 67th St MilwaukeeWI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4920 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr, St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmora 5013 uorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Seare 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 have several very nice invitations join club meetings banquets its always 84 Model Aviation hese modelers theIr HOt-LO~B5 made McDonnell Douglas RC Club Dis trict VIS championship club Standing L R Gene Jones Paul Geders Thad Pawlikow ski Kneeling L R John Gerhardt Jr Team Manager John Britt Tom Walker nese two teams Kneeling L R team champions Palos IL RCs Mike Fuller hard decide say NO have received October As Im reading along see Bay Area PC Club am thinking Bay area Saginaw Bay MI lower peninsula Thumb Hey can make read its Escanaba Escanaba 100 miles north Green Bay Wisconsin winter setting So talked over Tony Italiano Neither nor can make trip am getting message As well telephone conversation Bob Whitman tells people everywhere some direct contact must achieved make AMA something just source insurance Id like time trip upper regions coin cide spring thaw better first blush summer Howd like make trip Scarborough Whats AMA got offer besides insur ance became theme recent visit Radio Control Club Detroit now see need continually reiter ate AMAs value purpose new AMA member Its tough achieve focus new member ones own identifi cation AMA goes back mid-i 930s see subject constant need reiteration same breath some fellow members take another attitude having given AMA task now com menting slow response Which now about reduced membership rates disability limited income brought forward added agenda item last Council meeting discussion con clusive too encouraging incidental ly President John Grigg appointed Cain Mathews committee report question now have reduced rate Senior Citizens friends am required recite whole menu rates memory have interest other special rates whatever proper reason please prepare discussion send will forward right committee consideration action About VP paying visit far reaches district am discouraged report request funding two trips fall/winter two trips spring required budget $2500 calendar year got shot down Ex ecutive Council basic VP budget $1200 per year intended cover out-ofpocket costs conduct districts business including four annual trips Council meetings other special assignments proposed District VII meeting trips involved air fares other travel expense Cash money Well interesting discussion about VP expenses two other VPs also budget requests exceeding $1 200 annual allowance cover activity planned year addition exceeded allowance current year requests reimbursement deferred John Grigg pending Council action statement came little man across table Dont take job cant afford expense attitude minute take granted am going dip own funds conduct AMA business lose am guilty taking something granted some colleagues Council particularly example Tony Italiano Greg Seydel trips last year So things will tighten up little Hey dont get mad Heres someone real problem portions letter Carl Maroney District VII club Members club have obtained evi dence demonstrates intentional jamming RC frequencies intent destroy RC model aircraft flight Two receivers equipped loop anten nas directional reception employed test accuracy approach tested prior use modifica tions equipment directed first class amateur radio operators devices strategically located respect flying field neighbors identify source ambiguity World Engines Scanner loop antenna located home attended officer County Sheriffs Department past presi dent club TV band radio equipped loop antenna located another home directional receiver monitored clubs flying site committee chairman addition directional receivers model airplane receivers flying site detection signals 7208 mc 7224 mc test began noon models being flown 53 mc 7232 Flying continued until about 100 105 pm Mrs X returned home 110 pm signal received X home indicated two directional receivers 7208 mc signal continued about three minutes until stopped new signal detected coming X home 7224 mc about 120 pm signal detected coming X home 7232 mc caused model crash Mr X ran out house met crash site Mrs Y neighbor relative X Mrs Y owner property crash occurred seized model charged modeler tres passing model later returned Sheriffs Department obvious FCC vio lation Mr X using aircraft-only RC frequencies aircraft may also licensed would like confirmed Other FCC laws may have violated proceeding plan get X admit jamming frequencies have told know activities reason contact Mr X until have tried prove intent destroy property During summer 1981 complaint registered Town X Y re garding alleged safety noise nuisance destruction crops club has field seven years until year have enjoyed good relations neigh bors Mr X built home what once landlords property About time complaint RC model planes crashing greatly increased rate due radio inter ference Because suspected interference X and/or Y began plan test will await response will inform progress toward prosecut ing X have removed references names parties involved modelers obvious reasons checking Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters find similar interference episode Connecticut after meeting Washing ton DC Deputy Chief Commissioner decided refer matter appropriate FCC Field Office proper documentation prove offense Severe fines possible imprisionment possible Connecticut event dissipated cause flawed case apparently seems its way better results will keep eye very interesting extreme example trying keep peace flying site neighbor Arkansas siana M,ico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresidenl 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Amclate vlce-Prmidues Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75060 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesyille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Well thrill lifetime last week got ride P-Si Mustang good friend also very good modeler Gerald Martin Hereferd TX pilot belongs Confederate Air Force checked out airplanes name fewthe Mark 9 Spitfire Wildcat Thunderbolt Corsair ME-i 09 ME-i 08 P-38 P-40 Hellcat Bearcat King Cobra etc flew ME-i 09 Spitfire movie Battle Britain ME-i 09 I-lindenburg series Baa Baa Black Sheep flew Corsair big white arrow wing has also flown Mus tang several years Reno Air Races trip Hereford Old Rebel Field Mercedes TX original home CAF about 700 miles reason trip take Mustang down engine change Mustang belongs CAF Colonel Bill Hubbs Pecos TX made refueling stop St Angelo TX ground speed well over 300 mph P-Si Mus tang does very good aerobatics unbe lieveably loud wear headset survival surprised see Gerald up front reading Old Timer section Model Builder mag doing slow rolls same time passed note up front asking him warn going play could fire up video camera answered H - Im trying fly straight did some great aerobatics Mustangloops Cuban eights rolls four point rolls eight point rolls did low pass over runway Rebel Field about 10 altitude pulled up eight point roll ending about 200 altitude After landed Lefty Gardener premier pilot found ers CAF took lady England up Mustang proceeded beat up field low passes prop clearance about five feet loops rolls etcall very low altitude guess what never throttled back once During flight loops Cuban eights etc Gerald never throt tled back either Later asked both Gerald Lefty Both answered would want thing like went say Speed safe Slow suicide Later watching tapes i981 Scale Masters Lefty commented flying said never comes February 1982 85 back power backside loop diving maneuver asked told never slow down fighter except land got good video tapes both flight Gerald Lefty case body doubts what say Im getting tired people few no qualifications telling us fly fighter Lefty actually laughed out loud models flying like real airplanes going have get act together couple things should know came out Council meeting Washington know 40 pounds limit AMA insurance coverage Well now no limit weight horsepower long flown per safety rules Also must have AMA number address model covered wasnt either changes passed anyway Thats now See yall Colorado C Kansas aska S Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Olsirict IX Vice-Presidenl 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vlc-Pvinldenta Charles Bronco, 2220 Meriposa Bled. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowisy 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80815 Glen Las 3701 S 44th St Lincoln NE 68806 Tim Matiem 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 68237 Jim Alcketta 516S Cloudas Soux Folio SD 67103 some highlights AMA Executive Council meeting held November 7th 8th 82 Nats will Lincoln NE RC Frequency Committee has en gineered breakthrough FCC should get new frequen cies earlier expected Bylaws Com mittee has come up some well thought out changes make AMA life little easier live Scholarship committee has upgraded scholarship available ex ploring some other alternatives like student loans AMA Building Fund moving along pretty well still has great need An archi tectural model presented gave new perspective drawings added boost Executive Council drive District IX way needs come up lot donations carry share action existed awareness mem berships desire continue compre hensive Nats concept rotating around country like 82Lincoln 83 east coast 84Reno NV Los Angeles area 85Texas etc productive meeting coverage lot items Look de tails above highlights elsewhere upcoming issues Model Aviation As second week November AMA membership renewal reached 22628 Thats exciting compared 4972 same time 1981 7940 1980 1982 should some good year As 1981 draws close being written mid-November Id like thank District IX newsletter editors have sent along great efforts life line clubs Clubs fortunate enough have dedication newsletter editors should heap praise ton add dimension organiza tion cant duplicated other way assured sent gets read often re-read Occasionally get request assistance get newslet ter started Ill bundle up some ward person just taking task first time often get recycled Long live newsletter editors club has newsletter sent way please include mailing list Also year end thanks list Id like include District IX Associate VPs Contest Coordinators Contest Board members countless hours effort volunteer assistance other modelers nothing short heroic other Dis trict IX members feel same way take few minutes drop line Addresses MA issue everyone works better warm fuzzy coming way occasion course experience problem concern drop line also try assist constructive ideas can occasion Ill have someone another six state district ask about little reporting VP column coverage wish specific area Let say Id really welcome kind formation would area Associate Vice-President VP column will attempt share much information about what going possible something special Arizsna talitornia Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Longlois Rnchn Pa905 Vedes CA 90274 Aesoesate VloePreaidasnu 3lenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Crack CA 94598 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 96136 Bob Reynoldo Nt S Bore SI Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdee Ave. Lonq Beach CA 90808 Just few days ago returned two day Council meeting Washington spent several hours going over Bylaws Bylaws Committee have completely re vised Bylaws first paragraph last changes will put vote Leader Members shortly after first year suggestion approve changes Committee put lot study also utilized input membership revised 40 pound limit model aircraft first step making AMA insurance available Giant class models Ill fill develops nominated Dave Peltz Superior Service Award granted based computers programs Dave furnished Team Selection Finals Dave brought equipment Sacramento scored FAI World Soaring Championships flawlessly also gave Bylaws Commit tee some valuable input needed changes felt qualified superior service rest Council agreed happening get some black white color prints often work glossy prints made up describe whats happening names good too get off AVPs Through out coming months Im going ask share have past column composition since few us professional writers its going come real handy have input Basically its keep cards letters pictures comm folks Boost AMA Building Fund send donation tax deductible contact Associate Vice-President myself Weve got decals pins patches information award plaques avail able contests other awards Encourage club support special awards contests year unique attractive very importantly show membership care about rising cost AMA Headquarters rent Lets get office museum visitor center built show pride involvement great hobby sport Im hearing few reports charter clubs making donations large small some clubs planning set aside percentage money making auctions etc projects Building Fund hear other unique ways support send along well credit club column share creativity others May 1982 best modeling year ever following report cross country flight members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club sent clubs President Calvin Orr Before turning typewriter over Calvin want show team plane Below next wing L R Ron Meyer Harry Dick inson Calvin Orr back row L R Bill Comstock Ralph Perkins Jeff Dickinson Look size strap-on gas tank dream come true least partial dream come true non stop flight Cucamonga CA Las Vegas NV flight accomplished October 7 1981 distance 228 miles 45 hours elapsed time Thursday October 8 pilots crew rousted out nice warm beds before dawn practice flight 251 miles 55 hours over QSAA marathon flight course scale model Northrup Gamma originally planned used flights time ran out before ship could properly prepared Therefore non scale air86 Model Aviation craft Nosen Big Stik substituted stik used extensively flying test bed cross country pilot training flights determined interest safety three vehicles consist ing lead vehicle driver observer frequency scanner pilot vehicle pick-up truck driver observer least two pilots trail vehicle driver ob server Communication between vehicles via CB radio point departure point approximately three miles south Po mona Valley Model Airplane Club field adjacent Interstate 15 aircraft airborne 907 am up through Cajon Pass elevation 4120 MSL 940 am continuing up Interstate 15 Now way Ill give additional information aircraft standard Bud Nosen Big Stik kit particular flight minor modifications made additional gussets epoxied wing mounting bolt points both wing fuselage accommodate additional 20 lbs fuel larger gas tank time construction decided install land ing gear tail dragger configuration split elevator system used engine B 1980 model Quadra swinging 18-10 Zinger propeller fuel oil mix 401 using Bel Ray GK-1 high rpm oil obtained local motorcycle shop radio used Hobby Shack Aero Sport 6 heavy duty servos utilizing four basic functions airborne power supply consisted two 1800 MAH battery packs connected parallel fuel tank originally use scale aircraft aluminum construction baffled 38 gallon capacity fastened belly stik gross takeoff weight Pregnant Stik three gal lons fuel aboard 46 pounds Practice flights to/from beyond Cajon Pass conducted con cerned about engine performance altitude changes As found out once engine needle valves set no further adjustments necessary Performance never seemed falter up nearly 5000 feet As continued up Interstate 15 constant communication driver pilot vehicle such com mands speed up slow down accommodate effects winds aircraft Also advised obstruc tions such bridges powerlines hills trip continued problems made brief stop rest area just fore Mountain Pass comfort crew aircraft circled overhead continued through Mountain Pass eleva tion 4730 MSL experienced much wind turbulance able keep things under control proceeded through back roads Silver Bowl Stadium landed 137 pm four half hours departure time distance 228 miles approximately gallon fuel remaining following day up early fly against team San Diego QSAAs Marathon Flight Approximately 46 miles 204 mile course caught up other team find lost engine power continued through entire course repeated portion course beat old 206 mile run Spirit St Louis year before landed back dry lake bed five half hours after takeoff total 251 miles also found almost gallon gas left tank planning return 1982 QSAA meet scale model official run turned out total 10 hours flying time 479 miles approxi mately four fourth gallons gas would like point out would possible teamwork support Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club AMA sanctioned trip Las Vegas would like have special thanks team Calvin Orr Ron Meyerpilots Ralph Perkins Harry Dickinson Herb Kile drivers Jeff Dickinson Bill Comstock Lyle Hillobservers Harry Dickinsonowner builder aircraft recently sent copy Marve lous Miniatures Jed Kusick well-known Control Line flier Jed showed film around 400 Boy Scouts Larry Jolly helicopter flier note entertained some far out competition helicopter flights received names people clubs have donating Building Fund Betty StreamDistrict X has con tributed far BIRD Club leads list donors fat $670 Next Scale Squadron $500 three clubs came $100 Orange Coast RC Chula Vista RC Talispinners As individual donations Wayne Owens Walt Heinbuch have given $100 follow ing have donated $50 Larry Jenno Ed Paige Roger Clarkson Dale Singleton Joe Betty Stream Remember support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible still have AMA booth available mall show Drop line want want attend show club meeting Thermals Alaska na on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tistrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Aoejt VicePrewdenu Don Connell 22925 21st Ave. S. Des MWnes WA 98188 Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Eroadnem MT 59015 Ed McColtough 53 SE El orrtand OR 97215 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Viclvsburg St. Spokane I/VA 99208 Do, Zippy 21418 NE Main Sr Redmond I/VA 98052 Another winter season Pylon racing will undertaken Boeing Hawks First race held September 6 1981 information contact Don Rice Boeing Hawks racing coordinator 12055 206th P1 SE lssaquah WA 98027 Speaking racing seasons Pacific Northwest Sport Race Drizzle Circuit began December 13th Portland Rich Schaper host format will exactly same last season information can obtained Hying Lines editor John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Rain Bird Flyers announce Ketchikan Alaska club planning second mall show July 4th air show flying demoat Ketchikan full-size air show coming year way November/De cember issue newsletter contains excellent advice winter flying use FIMO molding material can handle impossible shapes Write Richard Robb 534 Hill Rd Ketchikan AK 99901 Guy Russo Coeur DAlene ID won Northwest Soaring Societys 1981 season championships According Societys newsletter editor Roy Anderson Walla Walla WA information pictures will next months column lot Helena Flying Tiger members participated air show Helena Airport October 17 Newsletter editor John Van Hassel says day complete success despite nasty looking weather large display set up hangars drew favorable comments large crowd Flying non-stop during alloted time slot between acts rest day Congratulations participated T-Bird Screech editor Big Sky Thunderbirds Wayne Van Meter reports another modeling club works Missoula area club will likely include Control Line Free Flight boats RC cars T-Birds welcome stimulus friendly competition second club Missoula Good luck December 5th may live infamy because date Third Annual Biplane Fun Fly event held Eagle River AK According Gary Fuller editor Gas Fumes newsletter Gastineau Aero modelers Society Juneau biplanes easy acquire Last year Heath Parasol biplane entered Ken Montoure may still have six inch cardboard bottom wing around Question did enter 1981 Saturday September 12th select group fliers representing Marymoor Club Boeing Hawks Seattle put RC model demonstration dedication new city park South Genesee Street Seattle following ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Charles Royer fearless fliers amazed assembly daring display aerial antics fliers led ace Al Wat son Steve Blackwell Joe Harris Kevin Kraft Tom McCuen Gene Weaver Randy Weaver good time according Herb Bone MARCs editor Bruce Carson editor Monocle newsletter Barons Model Club Spo kane reminds us last few pages Rule Book immense interest Included facts about AMA surance accident form emergency tele phone numbers AMA HQ needed Also included procedure follow reporting accident reimbursed recent issue Bat Sheet carried extensive article 1981 Western FAI Challenge Among things note article picture Dale Segle receiving MARCs Nagasawa Memorial Trophy Bruce Kimbel MARCs close friend Bat Sheet edited Don Zipoy District Xl AVP Kevin Collins Tom Hutchinson reports medical treatment has cleared up cancerous con dition good news us Albany Oregon kit manufacturer maga zine columnist reported information way- WNC Patter Bob Stalick editor February 1982 87 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NeW York NY 10005 Three Quick Steps Rulesmaking Automatically Make An Event Popular Absolutely Everyone have just seen dear old Indoor Easy B event ostensibly event begin ners go through wringer After trau matic siege transformation disfiguration eventual reincarnation will emerge January first pretty much beginning blaming picking anyone ts just way rules Anyway New Year Easy B model rejuvenated Indoor flying goes back livable form Let new records pile up like mad cially build ings poor Category Ill sites will first January become Category II poor II will Now Easy B has finally reached safety zone although naturally still does satisfy everyone another event enjoying growing popularity has taken its place rules-change arena BOSTONIAN maelstrom swirls mostly around question much model should weigh As first formally introduced Junior Flight minimum required weight proposed INDOOR model 10 grams quite heavy basically endurance Indoor model especially compared Indoor flying scale models somehow have NO minimum weight requirements often go down mere four grams sans rubber very respected scale sport modeler Paul Macllrath pointed out 10 grams required rather high flight speed would cause damage model crashing walls would difficult beginners adjust since model would move too fast properly observe what happening recommended seven grams adopted lower weight has proven popular IN DOOR fliers California West Coast Bostonian has become especially popular 14 grams Much praise has heaped Bostonians have made super long flights against rafters up out sight booming thermals other words California Bostoni ans OUTDOOR models some times flown indoors power certainly no harm taking Indoor event converting Outdoor event get lot fun participation event go Have seen simply super de signs articles magazines have run Bostonians especially Model Builder Walt Mooneys Boston Found Bill Hannan s Knight Boston Wrisleys Great Expectations Dick Baxters Park Streets Over Under just know theyre having great time Bob Clemens builder flier exqui site scale models feels caught middle believes rules should uniform across country sides west coasters goes other way too door models sometimes come indoors Outdoor Embryo event boosted amazing Fly ing Aces oddly has no minimum weight requirement brought indoors comes out wind rain form models weighing seven grams less Now get confused Outdoor models dont have weigh anything door models have weigh Out door models Arent getting mixed up bit Maybe would feel better Indoor Outdoor Scale models Outdoor mod els minimum weight rule Now have read through three quick easy rules solve everything am sure will exactly what necessary set up rules locality satisfy local flying Thats what sport flying about What has tb Juniors beginners Only enjoyment flying whatever rules Just best can keep improving models flight times moment dont worry about winning contests Dont crybaby expect rules designed beginners win Nominally beginner expected win flying against beginners Rather mix better mod elers learn Most experts like help Weve mixed Bostonians Embryos story have similarities Both EVE I-zzJ 1 fairly small cabin models require mini mum theoretical box fuselage crosssection volume French have come up sister Indoor event SAINT Seems like whole world just yearning cant see outstretched hands events designs both Indoor Outdoor simple fuselage models speaking designs brings us young entrepreneur DAVID ARONSTEIN marketing plans some very success ful models own design David 15 high placing Bostonians have ballasted bring up seven gram minimum Columbia University con tests Shown three-view BLUEBOY II winning seven gram Embryo has lot other interesting plans too Drop David line 50 Pasture Lane Pough keepsie NY 12603 price list send stamped return envelope Incidentally box-in-the-fuselage idea both Embryo Bostonian came older Manhattan Formula event dont confuse Manhattan pure endurance event duration seekers Both Bostonians Embryos akin Flying Scale especially Bostonian look ing scale proportions detail well good flights event has its own charm New York fliers will continue ex periment rules February 7 1982 Columbia Bob Langelius will sponsor heavy Three-Penny Bostonian event along P-Nut Speed contest parts Ed Whitten will sponsor also Columbia Manhattan PennyPlane theyre compatible contests January 24th Later spring will Third Annual Seven Gram Bostonian Championship time Charisma Factor upped 30 percent Lets see whether good scale proportions detail possible sacrifice little weight will beat out stark seven-gram mers FORWARD fray longer live like Alices Wonderland thing becomes Look Its White Rabbit stopwatch Hey timer ***** Lets rest bit See next month DAVID ARONSTEINS BLUEBOY U INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE WINGSPAN 18 WEIGHT 7 GR AREA 50 SQ 1 FI WINNER 1981 INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE CONTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WITH FLIGHT OF 2L17 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
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AMA RC Frequency Committee Status ReportNovember 1981 As result certain actions took place during week November 2 1981 have given reason believe FCC will release its long-awaited Notice Proposed Rulemaking NPRM Febru cry 1982 seems likely new 50 aircraft 23 non-aircraft channels will go effect end summer 1982 Most RC modelers well aware fact under present FCC rules must share frequencies industrial commercial radio stations Unfortu nately sharing has unbalanced nature RC modelers operate hand-held trans mitters maximum power output 3/4 watt commercial stations permitted use much higher power levels along antennas substantial height unbalanced sharing has become critical because marked increase number newly licensed industrial commercial radio stations Because growing problems RC modeler urgehtly needs new frequencies Progress towards obtaining new frequencies has painfully slow Recent major budget cuts will cause some severe staff reductions FCC expected reductions would make progress towards new frequencies difficult fore committee decided recently initiate FCC/RC Awareness Program program consist three phases Phase letter already delivered FCC Chairman Commissioners re questing personal meeting could explore possibilities obtaining tempo rary use some new channels rule waiver basis Phase Two involves presentation Commissioners Phase Three full blown letter-writing campaign part membership FCC interested members Con gress Senate support position plan attack until Novem ber 6 1981 day Dr Walter Good AMAs Attorney Jack R Smith met Dr Stephen J Lukasik FCCs Chief Scientist Mr Donald D Campbell FCCs Office Science Technology somewhat surprise disclosure learned FCC proceeding final draft NPRM according Dr Lukasik reason believe would released some time February 1982 informed planned FCC/ RC Awareness Program Dr Lukasik sug gested 1 hold up request interim RC channels because would delay issuance NPRM covering new 50 plus 23 channels 2 continue plans make formal presentation FCC Commissioners will explain urgent need new channels will benefit us proposal comes up before final vote 3 hold off proposed letter-writing campaign large flow letters present time would greatly slow down rulemaking pro cess Dr Lukasik candid enough indi cate NPRM released planned February 1982 have right send letters presumably complaint important aspects procedure leading rule adoption will nature response NPRM AMA expects respond professional ly prepared statement supporting pro posal public also free respond FCC concerning NPRM Should consid erable number controversial responses received FCC would likely fur ther delay efforts towards obtaining new frequencies have trouble understand ing NPRM AMA proposal please give us Frequency Committee chance answer questions before attempt write FCC have worked very hard moment lets foul up now Additional Items Information 1 actual FCC presentation series presentations will made commit tee member Mr Fred Marks AMAs Attorney Jack Smith during period November 30 December 11 1981 Copies formal presentation will distributed via charter club mailing list infor mation membership 2 general Frequency Committee meet ing will held Washington week after release NPRM February 1982 will Friday/Saturday two-day session first day meeting will open public Industry representatives model press special interest groups RC cars boats will invited attend pur pose commenting NPRM second day meeting committee will draft official AMA response NPRM 3 ensuing period committee will doing lot homework long awaited Frequency Flag Control System will finalized will cover existing new RC channels Committee Member Jack Albrecht has charged re sponsibility providing detailed Phase-In Plan plan will explain start using new channels old seven channels will phased out also obtaining trial run computer printouts licensed industrial commercial radio stations operating 72-73 MHz 75 MHz bands reports will eventually form basis personal selection RC channels throughout country 4 RC manufacturers encouraged begin development work narrow-band RC receivers Such receivers will greatly enhance use new 50 plus 23 channels Manufac turers should also consider need re ceiver design would utilize odd lF frequency such 16 MHz have dual conversion must consider options design work since image intermodulation lM problems will arise attempting use full 10 MHz band 720 730 MHz aircraft use existing 455 kHz IF receivers RC industry should also prepare make necessary frequency changes get modelers new channels using existing equipment soon possible after FCC Report Order takes effect Future Plans Dr Walter Good reports AMAs 900 MHz experimental RC equipment ordered REFTEC Company Mildenhall England nearing completion transmitters already working provid ing 250 milliwatts RF power output re ceivers complete except special crystals As soon crystals received equipment will shipped AMA Committee members Dr Walt Good Dick Jansson will proceed flight test program hoped some initial test data will available first quarter 1982 Should 900 MHz prove feasible RC purposes will open some new doors future exclusive channels FCC encour aged efforts area Conclusions can look back 1981 year notable progress FCC/RC area Hope fully 1982 will contain finest moment Speaking whole AMA thank Fre quency Committee members patient dedication task times seemed almost hopeless still have reason believe will achieve goals new fre quencies 1982 Bob Aberle Chairman AMA RC Frequency Committee February 1982 75 AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington D Good News Synopsis- November 7-8 1981 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions November 7-8 1981 AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA near Washington DC copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Head quarters available approximately February 15 minutes will become official after Coun cil review next Council meeting January 29 should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Cliff Piper District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Horrace Cain VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Homer Smith VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents John Preston Charlie Spear Howard Crispin District 4 Jim Sears District 6 Ron McNally Control Line Con test Board chairman also present along several other guests representatives AMA HQ Reports heard following committees Building Fund RC Frequency Film Projects Bylaws Scholarship Nats Executive Corn mittee CD Qualifications Nats Procedures Nominations Procedures Contest Coordinator Guidelines 1 1982 Nats After noting Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ would available next summer approved change Nats site Lincoln NE Nats Executive Committee decide dates location Free Flight events Districts 2 4 7 9 11 Executive Director Against 3 Abstained 1 6 ecre jary/Treasurer Also Nats budget amount $20000 unanimously ap proved cover necessary excess costs operation Nats Abstained 8 10 Secretary/Treasurer After failure motion provide RC Soaring event trophies same basis Pattern Pylon approved have same trophy policy Nats events 2 4 11 S/T ED Presi dent Against 1 356 7 AbstainedS 9 2 Scholarships An expanded program up $10000 available AMA grants approved ~gpt District 8 An amendment also accept outside dona tions scholarship fund approved unanimously 1981 total $4250 approved unanimously awarded six candidates among total 15 applied 3 FAI Expenses approved unani mously certain Headquarters costs connection US hosting World Cham pionships such travel lodging HQ personnel trophies flags national thems would charged general AMA FAI budget rather operating budget World Championships also approved 1982 Control Line World Championships AMA would fund assistant team manager three Combat pit men same extent team team manager 2 3 479 10 11 S/T ED Against 1 5j Abstained 6 4 Investment Policy As supplement basic current policy investing long term six months surplus funds high terest government insured Certificates Deposit approved invest short term surplus funds money market accounts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 Abstained 1 also approved unanimously Secretary/Treasurer report regularly Council concerning AMAs investment accounts 5 Frequency Committee Following re port committee chairman announced FCC promised ac tion February 82 AMAs petition RC frequencies Council unanimous ly approved $10000 budget committee operations next year 6 Executive Director Salary ap proved increase Executive Directors salary 2% retroactive January 1 1981 order provide him same cost living compensation previously approved other HQ employees 24 7 9 11 S/T Against 1 3 5 6 Abstained 10 ED 7 Secretary/Treasurer Budget ap proved reimburse Secretary/Treasurer $21344 expenses above 1981 budget 2 5 7 911 S/Ti Against 3 4 6fJ 10 Abstained ED B Vice-President Budgets approved reimburse following amounts VP expenses excess 1981 budget Dis trict 7$1 District 8$62317 District 9 $334 District 1 1$452 2 5 6 7 8 11 SIT ED Against 3 10 Abstained 4 9 9 Club Patches approved pro vide chartered club five patches club officers President Vice-President Secre tary Treasurer Field Marshal 1 234 579 11 S/T ED Against 6j 10 10 PR Proposal Following discussion goals priorities AMA PR approved have Executive Director pro vide next Council meeting proposal budget recommendations re structured PR department HQ including special event activities 1 2 457 89 10 11 S/T ED Against 3 6 11 1982 Budget After extensive ques tioning discussion concerning updated budget 1982 developed HQ budget approved modified Council 3 4 6 7 9 11 S/T ED Against 1 2 58 Abstained 10 12 Bylaws Amendments After extensive discussion pointby-point review laws Committee recommendations complete package approved unanimously also approved dissenting vote 3 send changes single document Leader Members vote after first year sooner possible 13 Safety Code Changes approved delete 40-pound model weight limit favor requirement models over 20 pounds flown same manner air show team flight demonstrations described paragraph 5 General Sec tion Safety Code 1 2346 7 9 10 11 S/T ED Against 5I also approved add General Section Safety Code following specific wording comply previous Council-ap proved requirement will fly model unless identified name ad dress AMA number model Note does apply models flown indoors 1 2 3 4 6 710 1 1S/T ED Against 5 8 Abstained 7 14 PAl Indoor Committee proposal Jim Richmond change makeup Indoor Team Selection Committee approved 6 10 S/T Against 234 5 7 9 11 ED Abstained 1 15 Special Interest Groups Noting prob lems trying define standard criteria such groups approved unanimously form committee recommend details different concept based individual presentations groups Dave Brown named chairman work Homer Smith Travis McGinnis 16 Run-off Election necessary con clude current election approved use same procedures last year 17 VP 6 Replacement necessary due District 6 election higher office res ignation approved Jim Seats current AVP replace Cain 2 3 6 8 9 10 11 Against 5 7 Abstained 4 S/T ED 18 Awards new Presidents Legion Honor award approved presentation once per year upon concurrence President Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Foi- 3 5 6 8 10 S/T ED Against 24 7 11 Abstained 19 Also approved unanimously three Awards Excellence chartered clubs two District 9 District 7 two Superior Service Awards Districts 6 10 two AMA Fellowships Districts 4 10 Dis tinguished Service District 2 Recipients will named time presentation continued page 81 76 Model Aviation Shown 74th General Conterence ot PAl Japan last October John Worth R AMA Executive Director Secretary FAIs aeromodeling committee receiv ing Paul Tissandier diplome certificate PAl President Prince de Ligne Belgium Previous US aeromodelers recog nized award Frank Zaic 19551 Al Lewis 19571 Walt Good 19591 Maynard Hill 1965 John Clemens 1974 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 month going discuss three subjects will have great impact AMA two will affect us future years 1982 NATS Most sadly must report Lakehurst NJ will site 1982 problem within control AMA rather due requirements test pro grams Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fact prepared put final blessing site November Executive Council meeting What happened aware test program might underway mid-summer NAEC personnel indicated program completed Nats time would far enough along allow interruption us necessary Unfortunately test program has rescheduled now will impossible use main test runway need mandatory holding Nats Lakehurst Yet future brighter discussions Captain Kraft commanding officer Lakehurst assured DO want us wants work us toward suitable date 1983 feels possible much advance planning give us resaonable assurance site availability No guarantees sincere wants us NEW RC FREQUENCIES best news year RC fliers comes Bob Aberle Chairman Fre quency Committee Dr Walter Good Frequency Committee member have assured Chief Scientist FCC notice proposed rule making NPRM concerning new frequencies will issued February authorization may issued early August 1982 probabilities well ad vised NOT start letter writing campaign PLEASE until read something pages receive official communication AMA Headquarters contrary re frain writing FCC Senator Congressman other official office Such move can seriously jeopardize dates set us back months years SOON manufacturers radio systems will designing new receivers assure narrow-band reception may well re quired safe operation some new frequencies Im certain being electronic engineer either way RC segment hobby will no longer plagued continuing minimization frequencies fly positive step long last BYLAWS AMENDMENTS historic accomplishment 1981 Executive Council just has revamp Bylaws unanimous vote changes accepted now go vote Leader Members AMA heartily endorse amendments Lets discuss some significant changes ARTICLE VIII new section 2 will add ed present sections 2 3 renum bered accordingly new section provides calling Executive Council meetings President five Executive Council members 5% voting members Academy principle impact now membership has means forcing Council meet deliberation specific itemized issues has result putting some power back hands membership new section 4 will add ed replacing old section 3 clarifies motions resulting annual member ship meeting requires Executive Council deliberation motion next Coun cil meeting after annual membership meeting ARTICLE IX Sections 1 3 extensive ly revised section 11 added Section 1 changes clarify may proxy VP nomination meeting new section 11 provides no incumbent officer de sires run reelection can removed ballot unless three-fourths majority Nominating Committee present voting shall withhold name ballot revisions section 3 will have outstanding effect future elections changes remove majority require ment election replacing plurality requirement means whoever re ceives highest vote count election will declared winner No costly run-off elections revision can also mean Nominating Committee efforts might reduced merely verifying nomi nees qualifications particular office ARTICLE X Section 1 changes provide three-year term elected officers instead present two-year term several reasons feel excellent move Presently possible half Execu tive Council replaced year causing gross discontinuity information flow plan one-third approximately Council subject replacement year Costs elections will somewhat less since year out three will no national officer elected ballots will mailed districts electing vicepresidents Section 2 being revamped provide election district new VP event vice-president should no longer able serve capacity reason present system provides done Executive Council Under revised Bylaws Council will still replace VP event vacancy occurs during last three months term must make appointment among AVPs district Section 3 re-written better define duties President names him Chief Executive Officer Section 4 redefines duties Secretary/Treasur er changes title line duties Executive VP still monitors financial affairs AMA Also Executive VP assumes duties President event President should leave office during term Section 5 changed clarify Executive Directors duties Section 6 deleted being obsolete ARTICLE XI new section 6 being added provide method member can submit request Executive Council action item item may seem insig nificant until now has no formal procedure available member assure maximum opportunity idea reach point discussion Executive Council Please note does guarantee acceptance item Council least now chance several other minor changes improve wording clarify intent laws Committee chaired Bifl Mathews has done outstanding job has personal thanks efforts heartily recommend adoption amendments Leader Member vote Ballots purpose should mail time read OTHER COUNCIL ACTION new award has instituted honor specific people groups organizations have contributed greatly AMA both physical support financial award known PRESIDENTS LEGION OF HONOR may well become prestigious award AMA can bestow short Hall Fame must presented once calendar year majority three voting awardthe President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director award wont find mantlepiece can rest assured recipient will strongest supporters AMA can possibly have Special interest groups will like idea have changed requirements recognition Basically recognition will easier still simple will necessary write report stating group feels proper group represent interest report has presented Execu tive Council either person through VP followed Council vote accept reject RUN-OFF being able find crystal ball hampers ability make predictions however signs point probability run-off election Secretary/Treasurer possibly VP District Xl cant guess will run-off ballot can strongly recommend vote return ballot just quickly can Its important Once again PLEASE NOT write FCC Congressman Senator other official about frequency pro posal can HURT February 198277 Secretary-Trsasurers Report Jim MoNeill AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Richard Weaver Pensacola writes Ive AMA member 3 years AMA Rule Book sending now Richard trusty right hand up AMA Headquarters Mr Mike Woodfolk case Ernie Wrisley Santee CA became CD wanted special AMA number few three digit ones left CDs request mas Hucks Marietta GA writes paid dues June 22 mags takes certain lag time get going Thomas now should have received schedule dont get back us ruce Heald Rancho Cordova CA writes paid extra mags come envelopes dont always come way workimg problem Bruce Everybody AMA wants member receive everything properly AMA Head quarters does pretty good considering have 82000 members thing might speed solutionswrite Michael Woodfolk directly AMA Washington very quick help Gary Fuller Editor Gas Fumes news letter Juneau Alaska RC Club sent picture shown below Pictured above group important fliers posing after FF meet held Sep tember Terre Haute IN LR standing Carl Bopp Kevin Harris Jim Harris Bob Godfrey Roger Fish (LR kneeling Steve Ragsdale Al Meyers Ron Pound Ron club President Mr Donald May sent picture information Dopesheet Editor club hosts District VI Fun Fly Championships annually want everybody come send invi tation Ill sure come Terry Rimert Mr Free Flight Jack sonville FL area sent snap Jenifer Lord Miss District V 1981 holding Jim Walstons Gas FF Terry promotes King Orange annually Florida Shown Mrs Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Joyce listed AMA Execu tive Secretary responsibilities little bit everything Washington office anything official greeter welcomer visitors strangers come see joint Hun dreds have met Joyce over years various Nats around country can agree pleasant relaxed understanding persons ever put earth Joyce happily mar ried Harry Hager have two brats own growing up invite go AMA home office Wash ington see yourself asked Joyce day sweet everybody confided grew up four older brothers single day used beat up learned very pleasant See next month 78 Model Aviation ladies making model airplanes competing contests Mrs Ann Betz New Orleans Ann has built several Peanut Scale models Peck Polymer flies better last Husband Bobby built SE 5 shown So enthralled Bobby FF models comes straight home spends time building little airplanes Ann couldnt keep Bobby out workshop began building herself Thats nice looking model picture ILRI Jerry Cox Bob Beanhardt wood clustered around big scale Piper Cub airplane has camera can get started Jerry going take some pictures melting glacier water standing part Mendenhall Glacier going have hurry because melting FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident DEDICATED IN CASPER City Casper Wyoming population 65000 approximately sits North Platte River Valley foot Casper Mountain Some years ago forward-look ing administration Casper instituted voluntary 1% retail sales tax proceeds penny tax would used finance capital improvements would benefit residents make life enjoyable city revenue provided fund 1100 acres land purchased 1975 form basis recreation area east side town Local model aviation en thusiasts recognized opportunity acquire place fly formed Casper Airmodelers Association Asso ciation immediately asked require ments considered backed up presentation well-documented proposal covered model aviation its aspects Association followed up Model Airport Master Plan detailed runways parking areas taxiways pit areas pavillion other items desirable completed facility Gary Clapp donated professional services Gary civil engineer largely responsible liaison City staff acceptance pro posal Bearing mind modelers Geoff Styles competing other demands city fund ed recreation areas determined helpful possible providing labor necessary making strong effort solicit support local businesses Model Airport Master Plan ac cepted City Casper incorporated overall plan new North Platte Park Step accomplished now Association set themselves goal acquaint local officials model aviation same time build up public image organization sport came time spend city funds could confident project would still go ahead Through individual con tacts public displays such big Mall Show year club got publicity gradual acceptance activities 1981 decided time ripe Model Airport developed amazing display unity cooper ation club members got effort high gear Selected members called various local companies requesting support Model Airport short time raw ma terials started arriving field Lumber concrete blocks roof shingles concrete made available Asso ciation long list area businesses Grading started runways pit areas Club members built own forms soon concrete being poured under guidance experienced concrete man loaned em ployer occasion City Casper saw much effort energy being put project club mem bers decided accelerate partici pation Work scheduled done over three year period completed less four months privilege being hand official opening September 12 1981 Frankly amazed see main 400 50 foot runway auxiliary runway 200 50 feet paved taxiways paved pit area spectator fence behind pit tagged weatherproof signs identifying radio frequencies 50 25 foot pavillion built Club members painted City works de partment Runways pits protected post cable barricade designed keep off-highway vehicles spectators away active surfaces Already promised later installation enough sod cover areas between pavillion pits lawn sprinkling system will keep grass green trees playground equipment Model Airport has earmarks showplace going flying field city regardless size would proud have its model aviators hand opening ceremonies Mayor Casper Mr James Sandison lovely wife Pat Kenneth Erickson City Manager Larry Harms Parks Superin tendent Mel Johnson Public Works Director Travis McGinnis District IX VicePresident Bob Ball President Casper Airmodelers Chuck Brannon Associate February 1982 79 Aerial view Iasper Model Airport labove letti shows main auxiliary runways taxiways pit areas pavilion concrete block storage building parking lot Photo Carla Corson right above Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs presents Appreciation Award Jim Sandison Mayor Casper support model aviation Casper Below left Casper Aeromodelers Association Opening Day Below right ribbon cutting ceremony Casper Model Airport September 12 1991 L R Lem Erickson City Manager Jim Sandison Mayor i R- IiI Treasurer Bob Ball Club President Chuck Smith Club Secretary Geoffrey Styles AMA DirectorFlying Site Programs $25OOOO MODEL AIRPORT Vice-President District IX added list dignitaries Mayor Casper paid tribute planning dedication vision hard work demonstrated throughout project local modelers said can attitude club members con vinced City dealing serious group people would cooperate fullest extent first class coordina tion between persons involved pushed Model Airport project usable stage very short period Ken Erickson City Manager very clear praise club said planned approach developed working drawings done excellent job public relations city officials per formed lot hard work conjunction members Public Works Depart ment also praised citizens Casper voting support voluntary 1% sales tax has paid improve ments including new City Hall new Justice Building new fire stations parks especially new 1100 acre recreation area great pleasure present Appre ciation Awards Mayor Mr Erickson Mr Harms Mr Johnson support model aviation Casper area Full coverage event provided tele vision radio local newspaper citizens Casper got opportunity know what happening Club sponsored huge barbecue guests visitors food supplies donated hotels food outlets other interested companies highlight opening ceremony thrilling flying display Jim Good 1940 Waco UPF-7 biplane equipped smoke generator Civil Air Patrol pro vided color guard colors presented National Anthem played very happy rewarding day everyone involved project happy smiling faces everywhere much good food drink conversation enjoyed crowd over 300 people did happen Casper spirit small city spirit West did can small club 36 members solicit get over $150000 worth construction materials What got Mayor City Manager city departments just interested model airport club members selves club has already promised City will provide additional conveni ences improvements Model Airport 1982 1983 until have show place nation think can identified enthusiastic integrity Association devoted themselves getting job done primed pump cranked handle did ask outside help unless prepared commit themselves hard work covered possible sources materials needed rewarded really fantastic cooperation dozens local companies Casper Wyoming have first-rate example what can accomplished through foresight planning hard work AMA clubs would like know about magnificent project came reality should contact AMA Headquarters details will made available once should contact Casper point view would like offer congratulations Flying Site Department Casper Airmodelers providing very fine example rest country Nice going Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Amazing Dues Response Last August AMA Executive Council approved vote dues increase 1982 generally concern pessimism regarding news would accepted among optimistic favoring increase matter fiscal responsibility nobody anticipating highly favorable response has re sulted AMA HQ previously submit ted preliminary budget 1982 revised include likely effects dues crease took conservative approach some took liberal predicted would end up same number members 82 81 Some optimism involved based record-breaking 1981 membership year saw total 82763 AMAers registered So fingers crossed said hoped end up same num ber 82 enough new members make up dropped out due unhappiness over increase So far response looks much better 35000 already registered 82way ahead last year natural optimism has resulted response tempered knowledge got membership renewal notices out earlier year may have elected re spond earlier since could save $2 doing possible therefore merely seeing people signing up sooner before surer what expect year well have wait until about March 1 current trend continues will have another record-breaking year very real possibility about 85000 members 82 could go higher next item comes pass Frequency Breakthrough After months discouragement concerning progress lack AMAs petition FCC fre quencies big light suddenly turned early November key FCC official position speak authoritatively said could expect official publication proposal February 82 required public comment important step necessary before real chance adoption can expected After publication depends upon nature public response whether FCC likely approve proposal little no significant opposition pro posal could have new RC frequencies end summer Thus have told positive action FCC will take place very soon compared previous guesses supposi tions about what might happen puts whole new light picture out look suddenly much brighter Keep fingers crossed add some pray ers keep faithrelief RC interference problems could just around corner does come about further growth potential RC tremendous 1982 could biggest year yet Benefit Big Birds basis what fly fly AMA Executive Council has removed 40 pound weight limit models flown accord ance AMA Safety Code Instead Council has approved modi fication Code says mod els above 20 pounds should flown same manner required air show team demonstrations simply requires straight line established wherever heavier models flown flying done side line spectators kept other side line Thats very elementary common sense requirement simply says con sciously careful fly big and/or heavier birds Its completely compatible flying smaller models too adopting change AMA Safe ty Code effect extend AMA liability protection commonly called insurance flying quarter scale third scale large model aircraft Thus fly big birds no longer need feel left out AMA picture No extra charge required such cover age merely AMA membership card adherence AMA Safety Code end result should closer relationship between AMA Quarter Scale Aircraft Asso ciation QSAA International Minia ture Aircraft Association IMAA least direction safety No matter what size model crashes problem us need stand together safely enjoy what fly AMA Safety Code change now makes possible Increased Benefit National Car Rental 100 free miles day benefit has increased unlimited mileage local car rentals small mileage charge will apply one-way rentals no mileage charge car returned local area Synopsis continued page 76 19 Miscellaneous Actions Presidential direction information items commit tee Film Prolects Byrne appointed re place Piper monitor Council 80 Model Aviation i5 RC Frequencies announced FCC promised February 1982 release AMAs petition public comment prior final action c Building Fund Goal $10000 per dis trict announced supplement current total approximately $50000 d Special Recognition Cliff Pipers retire ment VP service after 14 years noted presentation special plaque addition normal Meritorious Service Award e Contest Calendar As experiment two issues ModelAviation published May June will include months normal listing plus simplified listing other contests f Reduced Dues Special consideration disabled low fixed income referred special committee Cain Mathews examine various dues rates different classes membership 20 Next Meeting January 30 Saturday Dallas TX conjunction Hobby Industry America annual trade show Ap proved except District 10 DONT F LY CL MODE LS NEAR POWER LINES toneecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Aodate VIeePraldmnsa Robert C Brocleur 406 Main Street Nashua NIl 03060 George Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 eoet, Or. Ladyard CT 06339 Wiitiero Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kitrery ME 03904 goes just time First off heartfelt thanks appointed volunteers have helped District affairs through years PAUL PENNEY has devoted thankless dedicated years post Contest Coordinator give very warm vote gratitude HEN RY STRUCK FF Contest Board member say very big word appreciation GEORGE HIGGINS UC CB member long service warm well done Ed Izzo always visible contest scene well known throughout AMA endeavors thanks much attention job RC CB member finally Dick Sherman Mr Model Aviation himself years sincere interest action rules governing Scale Ill miss working Thanks lot AVPs including served back some years ago along present members wish say has pleasure having out represent AMA Some may well asked continue serve new District Vice-Presi dent writing strongly feel will John Smith Guess will survive two Smiths Council because have several Johns years combine Johns now Smiths least someone Council meeting addresses person either Smith John lot people will pay attention brings out subject must address concerning last Council meeting Itt spite some promis es made President Grigg some state ments regarding budget slashing effort meeting Council WE managed spend another least budget another 20 30 thousand dollars already anticipated larger spending ability gained last dues increase dues free cant help feel still pricing ourselves out hobby Lets see Council can hold line another year present $30 rate Open members Thanks Council wonderful plaques recognition years service make want remember good times during 14 years emo tions little out hand departed final meeting would have gone pretty well controlled except Vince Mankowski gave hug late last meeting got up leave pulled plug reasonable self-control Thanks John Grigg special efforts behalf challenge complete three year term best interests modelers special con cern toward continuing so-called Junior problem special interest groups divided Nats other problems will continue Stand proud John helped put want proud own person New Jersey New Yoh II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaeoaat VIePvemdnu Pete Bienchini 260s Broadway Yankees NY 10706 Frank Dreuch 9 Willow Ave. Pis&taway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 48 Cory Dr Tome River NJ 08753 Adum Settler 50 Rendi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts last months edition column told middle November expected re ceive official confirmation 1982 Nats would held Lakehurst Naval Air Center New Jersey thus bringing important event east coast first time since 1969 Well middle November HAVE given word expected SHALL have Nats Lakehurst NOT UNTIL 1983 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE facts Navy-Washington NAVWASH has now informed NavyLakehurst NAVLAK carrier-deck test program originally scheduled start April 1982 conclude June 1982 July latest has instead rescheduled commence June year possibly conclude until August ie NATS MONTH tests Navy will require full use 12900 foot test runway have site RC Pattern Pylon events well Control Line AMAs Nats Executive Committee has now ruled runway Lakehurst Nats would feasible NAVLAK disappointed Lastly thanks District clubs have kept informed through years club publications contest notices letters some good some constructive concerned heeded Please con tinue mailing lists possible Keep club meetings short busi ness end provide constructive programs members sure put addresses club publications Keep nose down turns keep tail-wheel locked present AVPs BOB BRODEUR BILL WILBUR GEORGE PARKER MIKE SCHINDLER recently resigned RAY GIBOLEAU lasting gratitude because wonderful people highly pleased prospect having Nats 82 fact would still favor presence 1982 AMA could possibly manage get along test runwaywhich course CANNOT Hopefully shall have clear course 1983 Through Nats Executive Committee AMA has established following ro tated Nats schedule future 1982 Lincoln NE 1983Lakehur N 1984 Reno NV 1985Lake Charles LA Seguin TX important thing bear mind point NAVLAK has denied us use base As far con cerned welcome have Nats 82 AMA can two mile-plus test runway As stated AMA Nats Executive Committee however has formally ruled CANNOT THAT THAT offer sincere thanks Capt Robert Kraft CO Lakehurst Nick Grand Public Affairs Officer Hank Likes southern New Jersey AVP works basefor combined help effort So see have really accomplished great deal say intrib ute AMA members over 1000 number signed petitions east coast Nats 82 pledged support such undertaking Thanks Garden State Circle Burners Clifton NJ spear-heading effort Glen Meador Karen Schmidt inval uable assistance Remember officially scheduled AMA 83 Nats Lake hurst credit have learned much fact has emerged above else realization FINDING Nats site thing OB TAINING AMA APPROVAL something elsemore next page February 1982 81 nit,, pin.nuws tem urn Cae snn Massa cousmusi Model Aviation Hami Fame certificate about present inductee Lou Andrews left Fred Bellows Jr picture Syracuse Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association will hold its Sixth Annual Symposium Syracuse NY February 6 1982 important annual events District II calendar can arrange attend should means upstate modelers present interesting show replete exhibits impressive Scale event name implies seminars day devoted various facets aeromodeling conducted nationally recog nized authorities upon various subjects time have lined up such well-known modeling personalities Dave Brown Don Lowe others President John Grigg ex pects attend shall conduct Dis trict II membership meeting meetings useful serve face-toface clearing house variety ques tions concerned AMA member has about organization its policies Like time-honored Chinese proverb holds belief picture worth thousand words believe AMA membership meeting worth thousand letters After open exchange views Th nature two-way street unilateral letter NOT Foggy Lens Department much room photos time just couldnt resist sharing shot Somers Giant Scale meet could Ohio osylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Auaeiaea VlmPreaidnta Joe Cibee 38980 Vagey Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 504 21st Se. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heirman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Lairni Jacknon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugerte Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottitala PA 15683 Boy does time fly time wish everyone Merry Christmas least hope receive around Christmas time As being written cant help wonder will last column District Ill VP should last column congratulate winner election wish him luck District Ill representa tive Executive Council would also appropriate thank AVPs Con test Board members Contest Coordinators other individuals have given time make hobby/sport model aviation enjoyable us got letter other day AVP Joe Elben announcing National Model Air plane Show Cleveland scheduled year March 12-14 Randal Park Mall probably largest static show/com petition country would well worth try attend first March us getting itchy about flying seeing old gang ideal time get group together club head show Last month told Id report Council meeting budget review Well didnt cut budget captioned OKAY GUYS WHERE IS THAT BOOSTER BATTERY Random Notes 1982 WRAM Show scheduled February 20-21. Ed Whitten reports special Indoor contest Columbia University November 8 press inter views photos Massari Rockland County RC has named Kraft Radio representative area ffrey Styles contact AMA HQ have flying site problem. d like join Unified Scale Pattern Judges Association USPIA have application blanks t award dust-collecting tro phies contests now instead give AMA Building Fund plaques details contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ GEAR UP AND LOCKED rather increased slightly cover costs some expanding some new projects example increased scholarship budget $4200 $10000 next year increased Frequency Committee budget $10000 enable aggressively pursue new frequencies voted fund three man pit crew Com bat next CL World Championships gave Executive Director 2% raise match given earlier other employees wish could apply little Reaganomics operations must admit necessary creases will improve ability serve AMA membership Other things accom plished force anyone flying model airplane weighing over 20 pounds comply section 5 Safety Code straight line demarcation between people fly ing dropped 40 pound limit defer ence above voted require either AMA number name address models except flown indoors major portion meeting taken up approval new set bylaws would change few things way operate major changes would change title present Secretary/Treasurer Execu tive VP adequately describes responsibility authority take over President temporary absense President also chief financial officer Academy other really significant change term office elected members Executive Council President Executive VP District VPs will three years approximately 1/3 being elected reelected given year new Bylaws should hands Leader Members approval time read hope pass reflect tremendous amount work part Executive Council committee being presented full support Council AMA Chapter program step right direction toward improving repre sentation clubs views problems AMA has overwhelmingly accepted areas Id like see situa tion District Ill would have associations clubs chapters four quadrants Ohio three sections Pennsylvania east central west east West Virginia envision member club sending two representatives bimonth ly chapter meetings chapters sending two representatives district meeting semiannual annual basis meeting would include VP AVPs possibly Contest Board members Contest Coordinators would involve 20-30 people could reasonably discuss mutual problems solutions well ask questions have input heard AMA district officers wouldnt necessary impose absolute boundaries sections club could join asso ciation common interest club can see lot advantages program sort particularly comes coordination events other contests well done CC organization effective youth programs liasion between clubs common problems different interests obviously would aid AMA officials representing best possible way Anyone willing WORK such program should contact nearest AVP listed top column hope will coordinate efforts District Ill has second largest number clubs AMA such effort would probably effective AMA Building Fund growing too slowly saw model new Head quarters building made former AMA President Johnny Clemens Council meeting wont fire up enthu siasm nothing will recently bought Building Fund promotional items pins patches etc unused portion VP budget 81 will sending AVPs us push Building Fund manner Fund gets twice moneyfirst buy items budget second items bought YOU Support Building Fund Till next month hope Delaware Distort ol Colombia Marylaod h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaomats VleereaIden Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chempine 205 Tiptoe Rd Newport Nawn VA 23806 Howard Crinpin 611 Baechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V 8111 Helnra 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fall Church VA 22042 CtrarlenSoear 910 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 have just returned two day Coun cil meeting Washington DC Among major items voted revisions AMA Bylaws lot time effort 82 Model Aviation went revisions update correct sections needed changed due changes AMA operations Very shortly copies revised Byiaws will sent out Leader Members AMA voting Please sure Leader Members discuss revised Bylaws local club members sure vote important changes will term office AMA elected officers new Bylaws call three-year term office rather two-year term like now have feel very good idea As now 2-year term half AMA Council can replaced year makes very difficult get anything accom plished time spent training updating new Council members takes approximately year after elected Council get feel things find out what its about approve new Bylaws urge vote whether its pro con least VOTE Also Council meeting some discussion combining Special Events Department Flying Sites De partment am opposed long Flying Site Representative Geoff Styles saddled bogged down other responsibilities As know pet projects took long time get badly needed service members Geoff has other responsibilities will reduce effectiveness procuring flying sites would like hear thinking subject would also request write John Worth express desire keep Geoff Styles doing flying sites job burdened other activities such PR Special Events need support let John Worth know feel Lets keep Geoff Styles doing what does best After could mean keeping loos ing flying site THINK ABOUT IT second Trans-Am over now would just like thank out participated enjoyed talking also meeting new modelers other districts besides District IV lot opposition AMA Council having event like want continue might think about dropping line two district VP letting him know feel could make difference having Whats Happening District IV September 23rd privilege speaking Norfolk Aeromodelers Club meeting Control Line club real ly has act together have county supported flying site sure does get used picture below shows some normal weekend activities Anyone interested joining excellent Control Line club Norfolk VA area contact John Tate 10 Hanbury Avenue Portsmouth VA 23y2 Hickory RC Prop-Twisters Inc Hick ory Prop-Twisters organized 1968 chartered 1969 started flying old drag strip since have progressed very rapidly now have own flying site old private airport needed lots work raised money work through club raffles donations latest addition 25 x 90 shelter built year looks picture shelter aets Dlentv use club now has approximately 60 mem bers just goes show small club can get what wants works Southeastern Virginia RC Group hear SEVRCGs new field progressing slowly due weather problems now pace has picked up runway will completed shortly Also hear Fentress Scale Fun Fly huge success Prince Georges RC Club Thanks PGRC Newsletter Editoi Don Moody reprinting AMA Building Fund brochure newsletter AMA needs help can get raise funds new Headquarters way Don produce excellent news letter Tidewater RC Inc September 27th TRCC put air show Oceana Naval Air Station gave public idea what RC model building flying about reports very good show club now has plans start AMA show team Anyone interested contact Don Bruce TRCC District IV participation AMA Building Fund going pretty well now second place total money raised Bob Champine AVPNorfolk area isahead sales district Thanks Bob Keep up good work other AVPslets get going Thats month K Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Auoat Vicarmdta John Gorday 115 asybarry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillin McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 ouph Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorenan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32679 Hare, Sharam P0 Box 4506 Birrninaham AL 35208 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 What Joe Ruth Lee Campbell George Perryman have common Well sides living District V designers model airplanes currently being kitted Joe Ruths Prophet 2-meter high per formance sailplane available last Lee Campbell has series handlaunch gliders rubber models P-30 has previously featured column George Perryman man behind Sig Mini Maxer Im sure district has designers models now being kitted three just popped mind Can name some Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL put mall show air show So what may ask mall show resulted club getting photofeature article newspaper air show lead invitation perform before several thousand Boy Scouts discus sions about helping establish RC air craft Explorer Scout Post bad harvest little effort Southland Aero-Modelers Valdosta GA recently got full page spread Valdosta Daily Times lead sentence read follows people seen page playing toy airplanes fly ing Radio Controlled miniature aircraft Im happy reporter noticed dif ference told public public also learned lot joint effort South Dade RC Club Tropic Aeros RC Club helping produce program Channel 4s PM Magazine features sequence filmed Camera Copter flown Champion Mike Maas followed another model copter flown Jack Coan seems several RC clubs have dis covered crowd pleasing excitcment using CL planes during air shows Ron Keans Steve Gardinier Floridas Eglin Aero February 1982 83 George Perryman shown proto type Mini-Maxer smiling because just made three 90 second maxes No uian t crasn IvilKe Maas just checking out camera Camera Copter modelers recently put such show club newsletter extra interest runs fea tures club members located over seas last issue contained reports Norm Jimmy Faith now Guam Bill Garcia recently returned Turkey member Incirlik Aeromodelers thought flying site problems Illinois Indiana 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Aaeoeime VicePreidasW Loren Holm643 Hill Brook Guincy IL 62301 Frank Huahos 401 S Birch Plattabura MO 64477 William Kern 1000 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 020 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Ourgin KY 40310 Bill Zinnmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Another year May bring long flying seasonone allows enough take offs landings wear treads off tires Again challenge other AMA districts formulate club team RC fun fly program District VI need some challengers might national champions Tom Schuhand Standing L R Indianapolis IN West Side Team runner-up Bud Scott Steve Ragsdale Roland Rhein Tower Hobbies Bill Bixby presents championship team Tower radio Mike Tom allowed club keep radio Mike also individual champion plaques resulted $46500 AMAs Building Fund contributed RC Fun Flyers super nice club can purchase some ActionJohn Britt slips Hot-Dogger under limbo Tom Walker provides cool coaching fine gentlemen hosts Terre Haute IN RC Club Standing L R Les Cress Dr Charles Gray new Dis trict RC Contest Coordinator Larry Birchfield Mike Perkins Terry Fields Roy Gerritsen Front Row Don May James Bumpus thanks fine modelers especially Roy Gerritsen providing photos Next years Club Team Fun Fly has some changes special note anyone may enter state contests Details will available mid-March Woodland Aeromodelers will host nual auction Saturday February 13 630 pm Edgewood School Woodridge Dr Woodridge IL Executive Council meeting Novem ber 7-8 several items directly effect Onethe 40 pound limit no Safety Code will require models over 20 pounds flown per demon stration rules Twoyour name address must model Indoor exempt buddys plane hits puts hospital insurance void youre loser demand compliance Three Leader Members CDs etc will get vote extensive Bylaws change As usual good bad As now plan vote yes overall will have decide yourselves Nuff said Since SecretarylTreasurer election still out Im writing will done read can comment out being political First let wish best luck 1982 AMA officers endeavors Jim McNeill total empathy since write-in candidate followed footsteps last year Jims failure get ballot opinion result yielding political leverage After 1980 Nominating Committee meet ing Jim apologized AMA Headquarters previous reports concerning alleged mis conduct letters filescopies avail able cost Although somewhat tragic think apparent turn-around probably cost Jim lot respect faction within Executive Council Both opponents fine gentlemen wish bestwin lose now finale Jim Sears will some time year assume position AMA District VI Vice-President Jim resides Burgin KY computer analyst IBM hard worker will fine job Exact details time will announced later date Happy Landings Happy New Year Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wiscr" VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disrrcl VII Vice-Preoden P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Anidant Vice-Prealdesst Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr BrookfioldWI 53006 Amejata VicaPrmidents James Clark 4444 Woodviow Dr NE Ceder Rapids IA 52401 John B Lorbjeki5847 N 67th St MilwaukeeWI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4920 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr, St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmora 5013 uorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Seare 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 have several very nice invitations join club meetings banquets its always 84 Model Aviation hese modelers theIr HOt-LO~B5 made McDonnell Douglas RC Club Dis trict VIS championship club Standing L R Gene Jones Paul Geders Thad Pawlikow ski Kneeling L R John Gerhardt Jr Team Manager John Britt Tom Walker nese two teams Kneeling L R team champions Palos IL RCs Mike Fuller hard decide say NO have received October As Im reading along see Bay Area PC Club am thinking Bay area Saginaw Bay MI lower peninsula Thumb Hey can make read its Escanaba Escanaba 100 miles north Green Bay Wisconsin winter setting So talked over Tony Italiano Neither nor can make trip am getting message As well telephone conversation Bob Whitman tells people everywhere some direct contact must achieved make AMA something just source insurance Id like time trip upper regions coin cide spring thaw better first blush summer Howd like make trip Scarborough Whats AMA got offer besides insur ance became theme recent visit Radio Control Club Detroit now see need continually reiter ate AMAs value purpose new AMA member Its tough achieve focus new member ones own identifi cation AMA goes back mid-i 930s see subject constant need reiteration same breath some fellow members take another attitude having given AMA task now com menting slow response Which now about reduced membership rates disability limited income brought forward added agenda item last Council meeting discussion con clusive too encouraging incidental ly President John Grigg appointed Cain Mathews committee report question now have reduced rate Senior Citizens friends am required recite whole menu rates memory have interest other special rates whatever proper reason please prepare discussion send will forward right committee consideration action About VP paying visit far reaches district am discouraged report request funding two trips fall/winter two trips spring required budget $2500 calendar year got shot down Ex ecutive Council basic VP budget $1200 per year intended cover out-ofpocket costs conduct districts business including four annual trips Council meetings other special assignments proposed District VII meeting trips involved air fares other travel expense Cash money Well interesting discussion about VP expenses two other VPs also budget requests exceeding $1 200 annual allowance cover activity planned year addition exceeded allowance current year requests reimbursement deferred John Grigg pending Council action statement came little man across table Dont take job cant afford expense attitude minute take granted am going dip own funds conduct AMA business lose am guilty taking something granted some colleagues Council particularly example Tony Italiano Greg Seydel trips last year So things will tighten up little Hey dont get mad Heres someone real problem portions letter Carl Maroney District VII club Members club have obtained evi dence demonstrates intentional jamming RC frequencies intent destroy RC model aircraft flight Two receivers equipped loop anten nas directional reception employed test accuracy approach tested prior use modifica tions equipment directed first class amateur radio operators devices strategically located respect flying field neighbors identify source ambiguity World Engines Scanner loop antenna located home attended officer County Sheriffs Department past presi dent club TV band radio equipped loop antenna located another home directional receiver monitored clubs flying site committee chairman addition directional receivers model airplane receivers flying site detection signals 7208 mc 7224 mc test began noon models being flown 53 mc 7232 Flying continued until about 100 105 pm Mrs X returned home 110 pm signal received X home indicated two directional receivers 7208 mc signal continued about three minutes until stopped new signal detected coming X home 7224 mc about 120 pm signal detected coming X home 7232 mc caused model crash Mr X ran out house met crash site Mrs Y neighbor relative X Mrs Y owner property crash occurred seized model charged modeler tres passing model later returned Sheriffs Department obvious FCC vio lation Mr X using aircraft-only RC frequencies aircraft may also licensed would like confirmed Other FCC laws may have violated proceeding plan get X admit jamming frequencies have told know activities reason contact Mr X until have tried prove intent destroy property During summer 1981 complaint registered Town X Y re garding alleged safety noise nuisance destruction crops club has field seven years until year have enjoyed good relations neigh bors Mr X built home what once landlords property About time complaint RC model planes crashing greatly increased rate due radio inter ference Because suspected interference X and/or Y began plan test will await response will inform progress toward prosecut ing X have removed references names parties involved modelers obvious reasons checking Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters find similar interference episode Connecticut after meeting Washing ton DC Deputy Chief Commissioner decided refer matter appropriate FCC Field Office proper documentation prove offense Severe fines possible imprisionment possible Connecticut event dissipated cause flawed case apparently seems its way better results will keep eye very interesting extreme example trying keep peace flying site neighbor Arkansas siana M,ico S Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresidenl 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Amclate vlce-Prmidues Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prairie TX 75060 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesyille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Well thrill lifetime last week got ride P-Si Mustang good friend also very good modeler Gerald Martin Hereferd TX pilot belongs Confederate Air Force checked out airplanes name fewthe Mark 9 Spitfire Wildcat Thunderbolt Corsair ME-i 09 ME-i 08 P-38 P-40 Hellcat Bearcat King Cobra etc flew ME-i 09 Spitfire movie Battle Britain ME-i 09 I-lindenburg series Baa Baa Black Sheep flew Corsair big white arrow wing has also flown Mus tang several years Reno Air Races trip Hereford Old Rebel Field Mercedes TX original home CAF about 700 miles reason trip take Mustang down engine change Mustang belongs CAF Colonel Bill Hubbs Pecos TX made refueling stop St Angelo TX ground speed well over 300 mph P-Si Mus tang does very good aerobatics unbe lieveably loud wear headset survival surprised see Gerald up front reading Old Timer section Model Builder mag doing slow rolls same time passed note up front asking him warn going play could fire up video camera answered H - Im trying fly straight did some great aerobatics Mustangloops Cuban eights rolls four point rolls eight point rolls did low pass over runway Rebel Field about 10 altitude pulled up eight point roll ending about 200 altitude After landed Lefty Gardener premier pilot found ers CAF took lady England up Mustang proceeded beat up field low passes prop clearance about five feet loops rolls etcall very low altitude guess what never throttled back once During flight loops Cuban eights etc Gerald never throt tled back either Later asked both Gerald Lefty Both answered would want thing like went say Speed safe Slow suicide Later watching tapes i981 Scale Masters Lefty commented flying said never comes February 1982 85 back power backside loop diving maneuver asked told never slow down fighter except land got good video tapes both flight Gerald Lefty case body doubts what say Im getting tired people few no qualifications telling us fly fighter Lefty actually laughed out loud models flying like real airplanes going have get act together couple things should know came out Council meeting Washington know 40 pounds limit AMA insurance coverage Well now no limit weight horsepower long flown per safety rules Also must have AMA number address model covered wasnt either changes passed anyway Thats now See yall Colorado C Kansas aska S Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Olsirict IX Vice-Presidenl 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vlc-Pvinldenta Charles Bronco, 2220 Meriposa Bled. Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowisy 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80815 Glen Las 3701 S 44th St Lincoln NE 68806 Tim Matiem 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 68237 Jim Alcketta 516S Cloudas Soux Folio SD 67103 some highlights AMA Executive Council meeting held November 7th 8th 82 Nats will Lincoln NE RC Frequency Committee has en gineered breakthrough FCC should get new frequen cies earlier expected Bylaws Com mittee has come up some well thought out changes make AMA life little easier live Scholarship committee has upgraded scholarship available ex ploring some other alternatives like student loans AMA Building Fund moving along pretty well still has great need An archi tectural model presented gave new perspective drawings added boost Executive Council drive District IX way needs come up lot donations carry share action existed awareness mem berships desire continue compre hensive Nats concept rotating around country like 82Lincoln 83 east coast 84Reno NV Los Angeles area 85Texas etc productive meeting coverage lot items Look de tails above highlights elsewhere upcoming issues Model Aviation As second week November AMA membership renewal reached 22628 Thats exciting compared 4972 same time 1981 7940 1980 1982 should some good year As 1981 draws close being written mid-November Id like thank District IX newsletter editors have sent along great efforts life line clubs Clubs fortunate enough have dedication newsletter editors should heap praise ton add dimension organiza tion cant duplicated other way assured sent gets read often re-read Occasionally get request assistance get newslet ter started Ill bundle up some ward person just taking task first time often get recycled Long live newsletter editors club has newsletter sent way please include mailing list Also year end thanks list Id like include District IX Associate VPs Contest Coordinators Contest Board members countless hours effort volunteer assistance other modelers nothing short heroic other Dis trict IX members feel same way take few minutes drop line Addresses MA issue everyone works better warm fuzzy coming way occasion course experience problem concern drop line also try assist constructive ideas can occasion Ill have someone another six state district ask about little reporting VP column coverage wish specific area Let say Id really welcome kind formation would area Associate Vice-President VP column will attempt share much information about what going possible something special Arizsna talitornia Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Longlois Rnchn Pa905 Vedes CA 90274 Aesoesate VloePreaidasnu 3lenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Crack CA 94598 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 96136 Bob Reynoldo Nt S Bore SI Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdee Ave. Lonq Beach CA 90808 Just few days ago returned two day Council meeting Washington spent several hours going over Bylaws Bylaws Committee have completely re vised Bylaws first paragraph last changes will put vote Leader Members shortly after first year suggestion approve changes Committee put lot study also utilized input membership revised 40 pound limit model aircraft first step making AMA insurance available Giant class models Ill fill develops nominated Dave Peltz Superior Service Award granted based computers programs Dave furnished Team Selection Finals Dave brought equipment Sacramento scored FAI World Soaring Championships flawlessly also gave Bylaws Commit tee some valuable input needed changes felt qualified superior service rest Council agreed happening get some black white color prints often work glossy prints made up describe whats happening names good too get off AVPs Through out coming months Im going ask share have past column composition since few us professional writers its going come real handy have input Basically its keep cards letters pictures comm folks Boost AMA Building Fund send donation tax deductible contact Associate Vice-President myself Weve got decals pins patches information award plaques avail able contests other awards Encourage club support special awards contests year unique attractive very importantly show membership care about rising cost AMA Headquarters rent Lets get office museum visitor center built show pride involvement great hobby sport Im hearing few reports charter clubs making donations large small some clubs planning set aside percentage money making auctions etc projects Building Fund hear other unique ways support send along well credit club column share creativity others May 1982 best modeling year ever following report cross country flight members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club sent clubs President Calvin Orr Before turning typewriter over Calvin want show team plane Below next wing L R Ron Meyer Harry Dick inson Calvin Orr back row L R Bill Comstock Ralph Perkins Jeff Dickinson Look size strap-on gas tank dream come true least partial dream come true non stop flight Cucamonga CA Las Vegas NV flight accomplished October 7 1981 distance 228 miles 45 hours elapsed time Thursday October 8 pilots crew rousted out nice warm beds before dawn practice flight 251 miles 55 hours over QSAA marathon flight course scale model Northrup Gamma originally planned used flights time ran out before ship could properly prepared Therefore non scale air86 Model Aviation craft Nosen Big Stik substituted stik used extensively flying test bed cross country pilot training flights determined interest safety three vehicles consist ing lead vehicle driver observer frequency scanner pilot vehicle pick-up truck driver observer least two pilots trail vehicle driver ob server Communication between vehicles via CB radio point departure point approximately three miles south Po mona Valley Model Airplane Club field adjacent Interstate 15 aircraft airborne 907 am up through Cajon Pass elevation 4120 MSL 940 am continuing up Interstate 15 Now way Ill give additional information aircraft standard Bud Nosen Big Stik kit particular flight minor modifications made additional gussets epoxied wing mounting bolt points both wing fuselage accommodate additional 20 lbs fuel larger gas tank time construction decided install land ing gear tail dragger configuration split elevator system used engine B 1980 model Quadra swinging 18-10 Zinger propeller fuel oil mix 401 using Bel Ray GK-1 high rpm oil obtained local motorcycle shop radio used Hobby Shack Aero Sport 6 heavy duty servos utilizing four basic functions airborne power supply consisted two 1800 MAH battery packs connected parallel fuel tank originally use scale aircraft aluminum construction baffled 38 gallon capacity fastened belly stik gross takeoff weight Pregnant Stik three gal lons fuel aboard 46 pounds Practice flights to/from beyond Cajon Pass conducted con cerned about engine performance altitude changes As found out once engine needle valves set no further adjustments necessary Performance never seemed falter up nearly 5000 feet As continued up Interstate 15 constant communication driver pilot vehicle such com mands speed up slow down accommodate effects winds aircraft Also advised obstruc tions such bridges powerlines hills trip continued problems made brief stop rest area just fore Mountain Pass comfort crew aircraft circled overhead continued through Mountain Pass eleva tion 4730 MSL experienced much wind turbulance able keep things under control proceeded through back roads Silver Bowl Stadium landed 137 pm four half hours departure time distance 228 miles approximately gallon fuel remaining following day up early fly against team San Diego QSAAs Marathon Flight Approximately 46 miles 204 mile course caught up other team find lost engine power continued through entire course repeated portion course beat old 206 mile run Spirit St Louis year before landed back dry lake bed five half hours after takeoff total 251 miles also found almost gallon gas left tank planning return 1982 QSAA meet scale model official run turned out total 10 hours flying time 479 miles approxi mately four fourth gallons gas would like point out would possible teamwork support Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club AMA sanctioned trip Las Vegas would like have special thanks team Calvin Orr Ron Meyerpilots Ralph Perkins Harry Dickinson Herb Kile drivers Jeff Dickinson Bill Comstock Lyle Hillobservers Harry Dickinsonowner builder aircraft recently sent copy Marve lous Miniatures Jed Kusick well-known Control Line flier Jed showed film around 400 Boy Scouts Larry Jolly helicopter flier note entertained some far out competition helicopter flights received names people clubs have donating Building Fund Betty StreamDistrict X has con tributed far BIRD Club leads list donors fat $670 Next Scale Squadron $500 three clubs came $100 Orange Coast RC Chula Vista RC Talispinners As individual donations Wayne Owens Walt Heinbuch have given $100 follow ing have donated $50 Larry Jenno Ed Paige Roger Clarkson Dale Singleton Joe Betty Stream Remember support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible still have AMA booth available mall show Drop line want want attend show club meeting Thermals Alaska na on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tistrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Aoejt VicePrewdenu Don Connell 22925 21st Ave. S. Des MWnes WA 98188 Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Eroadnem MT 59015 Ed McColtough 53 SE El orrtand OR 97215 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Viclvsburg St. Spokane I/VA 99208 Do, Zippy 21418 NE Main Sr Redmond I/VA 98052 Another winter season Pylon racing will undertaken Boeing Hawks First race held September 6 1981 information contact Don Rice Boeing Hawks racing coordinator 12055 206th P1 SE lssaquah WA 98027 Speaking racing seasons Pacific Northwest Sport Race Drizzle Circuit began December 13th Portland Rich Schaper host format will exactly same last season information can obtained Hying Lines editor John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Rain Bird Flyers announce Ketchikan Alaska club planning second mall show July 4th air show flying demoat Ketchikan full-size air show coming year way November/De cember issue newsletter contains excellent advice winter flying use FIMO molding material can handle impossible shapes Write Richard Robb 534 Hill Rd Ketchikan AK 99901 Guy Russo Coeur DAlene ID won Northwest Soaring Societys 1981 season championships According Societys newsletter editor Roy Anderson Walla Walla WA information pictures will next months column lot Helena Flying Tiger members participated air show Helena Airport October 17 Newsletter editor John Van Hassel says day complete success despite nasty looking weather large display set up hangars drew favorable comments large crowd Flying non-stop during alloted time slot between acts rest day Congratulations participated T-Bird Screech editor Big Sky Thunderbirds Wayne Van Meter reports another modeling club works Missoula area club will likely include Control Line Free Flight boats RC cars T-Birds welcome stimulus friendly competition second club Missoula Good luck December 5th may live infamy because date Third Annual Biplane Fun Fly event held Eagle River AK According Gary Fuller editor Gas Fumes newsletter Gastineau Aero modelers Society Juneau biplanes easy acquire Last year Heath Parasol biplane entered Ken Montoure may still have six inch cardboard bottom wing around Question did enter 1981 Saturday September 12th select group fliers representing Marymoor Club Boeing Hawks Seattle put RC model demonstration dedication new city park South Genesee Street Seattle following ribbon cutting ceremony Mayor Charles Royer fearless fliers amazed assembly daring display aerial antics fliers led ace Al Wat son Steve Blackwell Joe Harris Kevin Kraft Tom McCuen Gene Weaver Randy Weaver good time according Herb Bone MARCs editor Bruce Carson editor Monocle newsletter Barons Model Club Spo kane reminds us last few pages Rule Book immense interest Included facts about AMA surance accident form emergency tele phone numbers AMA HQ needed Also included procedure follow reporting accident reimbursed recent issue Bat Sheet carried extensive article 1981 Western FAI Challenge Among things note article picture Dale Segle receiving MARCs Nagasawa Memorial Trophy Bruce Kimbel MARCs close friend Bat Sheet edited Don Zipoy District Xl AVP Kevin Collins Tom Hutchinson reports medical treatment has cleared up cancerous con dition good news us Albany Oregon kit manufacturer maga zine columnist reported information way- WNC Patter Bob Stalick editor February 1982 87 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT D WHITT 176 WaIl St Sta NeW York NY 10005 Three Quick Steps Rulesmaking Automatically Make An Event Popular Absolutely Everyone have just seen dear old Indoor Easy B event ostensibly event begin ners go through wringer After trau matic siege transformation disfiguration eventual reincarnation will emerge January first pretty much beginning blaming picking anyone ts just way rules Anyway New Year Easy B model rejuvenated Indoor flying goes back livable form Let new records pile up like mad cially build ings poor Category Ill sites will first January become Category II poor II will Now Easy B has finally reached safety zone although naturally still does satisfy everyone another event enjoying growing popularity has taken its place rules-change arena BOSTONIAN maelstrom swirls mostly around question much model should weigh As first formally introduced Junior Flight minimum required weight proposed INDOOR model 10 grams quite heavy basically endurance Indoor model especially compared Indoor flying scale models somehow have NO minimum weight requirements often go down mere four grams sans rubber very respected scale sport modeler Paul Macllrath pointed out 10 grams required rather high flight speed would cause damage model crashing walls would difficult beginners adjust since model would move too fast properly observe what happening recommended seven grams adopted lower weight has proven popular IN DOOR fliers California West Coast Bostonian has become especially popular 14 grams Much praise has heaped Bostonians have made super long flights against rafters up out sight booming thermals other words California Bostoni ans OUTDOOR models some times flown indoors power certainly no harm taking Indoor event converting Outdoor event get lot fun participation event go Have seen simply super de signs articles magazines have run Bostonians especially Model Builder Walt Mooneys Boston Found Bill Hannan s Knight Boston Wrisleys Great Expectations Dick Baxters Park Streets Over Under just know theyre having great time Bob Clemens builder flier exqui site scale models feels caught middle believes rules should uniform across country sides west coasters goes other way too door models sometimes come indoors Outdoor Embryo event boosted amazing Fly ing Aces oddly has no minimum weight requirement brought indoors comes out wind rain form models weighing seven grams less Now get confused Outdoor models dont have weigh anything door models have weigh Out door models Arent getting mixed up bit Maybe would feel better Indoor Outdoor Scale models Outdoor mod els minimum weight rule Now have read through three quick easy rules solve everything am sure will exactly what necessary set up rules locality satisfy local flying Thats what sport flying about What has tb Juniors beginners Only enjoyment flying whatever rules Just best can keep improving models flight times moment dont worry about winning contests Dont crybaby expect rules designed beginners win Nominally beginner expected win flying against beginners Rather mix better mod elers learn Most experts like help Weve mixed Bostonians Embryos story have similarities Both EVE I-zzJ 1 fairly small cabin models require mini mum theoretical box fuselage crosssection volume French have come up sister Indoor event SAINT Seems like whole world just yearning cant see outstretched hands events designs both Indoor Outdoor simple fuselage models speaking designs brings us young entrepreneur DAVID ARONSTEIN marketing plans some very success ful models own design David 15 high placing Bostonians have ballasted bring up seven gram minimum Columbia University con tests Shown three-view BLUEBOY II winning seven gram Embryo has lot other interesting plans too Drop David line 50 Pasture Lane Pough keepsie NY 12603 price list send stamped return envelope Incidentally box-in-the-fuselage idea both Embryo Bostonian came older Manhattan Formula event dont confuse Manhattan pure endurance event duration seekers Both Bostonians Embryos akin Flying Scale especially Bostonian look ing scale proportions detail well good flights event has its own charm New York fliers will continue ex periment rules February 7 1982 Columbia Bob Langelius will sponsor heavy Three-Penny Bostonian event along P-Nut Speed contest parts Ed Whitten will sponsor also Columbia Manhattan PennyPlane theyre compatible contests January 24th Later spring will Third Annual Seven Gram Bostonian Championship time Charisma Factor upped 30 percent Lets see whether good scale proportions detail possible sacrifice little weight will beat out stark seven-gram mers FORWARD fray longer live like Alices Wonderland thing becomes Look Its White Rabbit stopwatch Hey timer ***** Lets rest bit See next month DAVID ARONSTEINS BLUEBOY U INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE WINGSPAN 18 WEIGHT 7 GR AREA 50 SQ 1 FI WINNER 1981 INDOOR EMBRYO ENDURANCE CONTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WITH FLIGHT OF 2L17 88 Model Aviation