The following summarizes actions spring AMA Executive Council meeting Toledo OH copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headq uarters available approximately July 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting June 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 attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA I Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Paul Crowley Chairman Free Flight Team Selection Committee Dwayne Ren ken financial consultant guest Hardy Brodersen Present Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements a Results two-part ballot Presi dent Council changing previously agreed upon location date Spring Council meetingi 2 voted 5 no 7 yesneed ed 2/3 majority change failed second part ballot concerning three-year term officers conversion plan passedi 2 yes 1 no b Agenda items proposing Council meeting agenda items should accompany items brief descriptions topics possible include intended motions cut-off date acceptance Council meeting agenda subjects shall six weeks prior meeting Items proposed after time may accepted agenda topics discussion will allowed brought vote c Information item letter AMAs legal counselor clarifying Article II Section 4 AMA Bylaws dealing quorums Council meetings referred Bylaws Committee study possible amend ment Bylaws I Previous Minutes passed unani mously approve January 30 1982 Council meeting minutes amended pre vious mail inputs Council members II Executive VP Report Chief Financial Officer Jim McNeill summarized three part report dated April 1 1982 distributed Council members regarding AMAs interest bearing investments intercom munication between AMA Headquarters departments personal observations con clusions about AMAs Supply Service department During discussion suggestion reinvestments made day-to-day basis maximize returns wat advised Executive Director seek input Business Advisors Committee area intercommunication noted HQ executive staff has regular meetings minutes proceed ings will sent Council Ill Committee Reports A Scholarships Brodersen gave brief interim report stating detailed loan program report should ready presenta tion summer meeting B Frequencies Worth announced awaiting word same day outcome FCC Commission meeting Washington DC would determine future AMAs petition spectrum relief 72 76 MHz band Worth also nounced would evening meet ing AMAs Frequency Committee modeling industry manufacturers stating Council invited attend Subsequently became known FCC voted re lease NPRM C Building Fund Worth advised three four executors Howard McEntee Fund approved transference Building Fundawaiting word fourth person also hobby industry will present AMA check excess $40000 Toledo Show Worth also reported Vince Mankowski final stages negotiation legal financial people connected building project ground breaking expected occur sometime May Meanwhile raffle project will conducted since attorney ad vises such activity illegal D Films Chairman Byrne reported stat ing two Committee meetings held new two year film project developed produce RC Building Flight Training Film approved unanimously proceed E Contest Director Qualification Sears reported accumulating information opinions subject CD rating found no significant opposition questionnaire aspiring CDs must pass much opposition losing CD status inac tivity motion continue CD rating policy provided membership continuous CD status will removed membership lapses passed unanimously continued page 94 90 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 K opsis- Executive Council Meeting 4/1-2 MI oieuo MIM peciai ervces LIrector uari Maroney distributed releases concerning FCCs action provide RC frequencies displayed two 900 MHz ex perimental sets AMA has purchased tests determine suitability such equip ment future RC operations 900 MHz program aimed 1990s good example AMAs efforts look toward future providing current RC frequency needs rPidtP Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockort NY 14094 FRIENDS& ENEMIES have fortunate make friends President AMA have certain ly alienated few weI1 Such nature position Now pen carefully poised shall assuredly become popular following statements about recently published letter own VPs columns happened last year over Labor Day weekend crowd spectators esti mated between 4000 8000 AMA show teams during part its demon stration allowed challenged young lady audience fire shotgun model aircraft passing flight missed thank God result kind lunacy could devastating wait Could whole thing part act young lady really part group shotgun loaded blanks Sure could part act gun loaded powder aircraft equipped make smoke hit ground fire pub lished letter makes no such indication impression left audience whole heck lot less image worked long acquire publics eye act should have perpetrated leaves questioning intelligence level involved should done own AMA show teams suggests show teams rate beginning feel above need follow AMA safety code normal rational behavior Make no mistake would sooner see show team program disbanded allow single perso4ial injury due unsafe practices Actions such foregoing can result sayin Physician heal thyself suggestsShow teams clean up act THE REST OF VA OK far half upset Now Ill get rest ya commercial pilot sits inside aircraft able feel movement aircraft FAA regulations require con sume alcoholic beverages eight 12 hours before flies constantly reminded media occasionally police must drive auto after drinking alcoholic beverages must some modelers insist can fly equally well two beers can NOT likely Dont misjudge memy drink bourbon rocks surely enjoy cooling rum tonic blazing hot day Buffalo NOT flying field unless am finished flying day So AMA ban intoxicating beverages flying fields ENFORCEMENT can say else has drinking want tell buddy cant fly because think has drinking Would As Contest Director have courage stop contestant flying consuming alco holic beverages better think about subject think hard about before friends becomes victim perpetrator accident due impaired abilities Better yet lay magazine aside write letter VP knows feelings NOW FAI ordinary member AMA thought fairly knowledgeeble about FAIafter read magazine took said month year after year became Vice-President began slowly realize somewhat deficient area Council meeting agenda items concerning FAI found myself asking lot questions didnt take long became quite knowledgeable over again became President found myself suddenly total immersion situa tion needing advanced crash course FAI immediately enmeshed high level international FAI affairs well domestic FAI issues Its very large intricate subject much history could go length describing very knowledgeable have become column have chosen singular theme FAI Team Selec tion Committees least decade ago because ongoing controversies centered around method o developing world championship team selec tion programs Executive Council discussing ways means demo cratic process wotild enable volvement decision making special interest groups diminishing need Headquarters directives necessity exercised world cham pionships team selection cycle time differences opinion concerning single VS multiple team finals meets preliminary qualification require ments practically programs constant state confusion criticism committee concept has gone through several years metamorphosis before attaining its present format came being Actually 1976/77 saw inception modern-day team selection committees first two being Outdoor Indoor Free Flight basic document under FAI team selection committees operate entitled FAI Program Management Line Authority first published Model Aviation January 1977 page 60 take trouble read will note very basicreally frame within committee allowed much flexibility flexibility factor seen vital ensure accommodation special needs category instance team selection programs have qualification stages same fee structure same method selecting team manager ever under guidelines committee has same basic responsibility deliver program format acceptable AMA president qualified program partic pants other requirements share example di rectly responsible AMA presidentjust thought Id mention overriding principle i interested parties have input team selection program development through district committee representa tive chairman program parti cipants have opportunity vote pro gram matters After Free Flight Committees estab lished themselves through special inter est groups followed CL Combat RC Soaring RC Aerobatics understand near future special interest organizations CL Aerobatics Scale may choose establish team selection committees hope conclusion after few years close association inner workings committees find whole concept highly workable beneficial FAI commu nity few rough spots because committees really still infancy go along learning im proving things get better year want extend very sincere thank FAI team selection committee mem bers chairmen task arduous rewards appreciation very small VP NOMINATIONS Under newly revised Bylaws implementation plan approved Execu tive Council year will see elections held Districts 2 4 6 8 10 NOW time write letter nomination districts candidate choice Remember NO ONE automatical ly nominated incumbent year ballot can list up three candidates office write-ins will allowed no runoff electionsa plural ity vote will elect vote Last year candidates running un opposed MUST good candidate district Dont let hap pen district Talking ProudTalking Progress FCC Drops RC Requirement AMA Frequency Committee Chairman Bob Aberle has advised effort eliminate rules essential administration Personal Radio Service FCC has dropped requirement RC modelers maintain copies Part 95 rules part station records Report & Order adopted April 14 1982 became effective May 6 1982 July 198291 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Stan Wennerstrom Mesa AZ writes February wrote AMA refund second membership purchased year As date no reply first week January paid 1982 membership Jan uary 30 entered sanctioned contest Buckeye AZ pay another membership field because first arrived second week February first membership card arrived No85878 next week wrote fora refund Thefourth week second AMA ticket No 44343 arrived Part fault first application used Earnest S sec ond used Stan Now beginning April magazines flooding Help alarmed Stan full powers AMA hierachy churning overtime Washington unscramble perplexing enigma will get immediate refund Mike Woodfolk said happens occa sionally folks should ever happen write Mike John Brown Santa Ana CA writes am interested model aviation AMA tory need 1966 thru 1981 fifteen year history book AMA Its good project resurrect agree John promised myself AMA Historian Im hamstrung other AMA projects can help Bill Zimmer AMA Associate VP Varna IL writes Cost sanitation system 1981 Nats $294100 World Championships RC Soaring $4567332 Nats planning meet ings $653896 Could costs cut area Are HQ staff salaries included Nats expenses What difference does make working Lincoln Washington Thanks keeping eye expenses Bill doesnt hurt stay public information Alan Phillips St Joseph MI asks have heard AMA spent less $4000 recent election runoff bulk rate 1 Oc letter times 80000 members comes $8000 plus paper answer Alan actually $8000 spent runoff neces sary because old Bylaws required MAJORITY vote win election Janu ary year Leader Members changed Bylaws now PLURALITY gets votes necessary win no expensive runoffs ever again Herk Stokely Virginia Beach VA writes AMA must find way develop OPEN ARMS policy non-members thousands RC sets sold country month yet impulse buyers get local fields find armed guards officials rules long arm Thus go mile down road crowd ed schoolyard try own could dangerous want AMA officials guys find way protect clubs get people come fly models us know problems now get work solve Yes Herk suggestions Vartges Papazian Westland Ml writes neglected return $625 credit voucher possession renewed 1982 dues wrote letter month ago received no reply hope way AMA treats members Vartges need send piece paper actual voucher AMA HQ Attn Mike Woodfolk AMA will mail back check lose paper voucher dont get money get back CONTEST DIRECTOR UPDATE recent Council meeting Toledo OH Contest Directorships discussed No positive action taken set up sys tem canceling CD licenses alternative passing periodical written test crucial action taken however means henceforth Contest Directors must keep AMA dues paid year year CD lets membership lapse year comes back later comes CD status presume status Leader Mem ber would preserved Im sure point nonetheless no CD lieneses out new application through district VP new test $20 fee So CD consider point President John Grigg appointed new CD Committee Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim Sears myself asked assignment Mr Grigg obliged necessary appoint new committee because gentle man started CD business resigned AMA Council around end January 1982 would like thank concerned Contest Directors over country have come forward written dis trict VPs AMA HQ sensitive issue vitally important keep up communicate Council members Academy continues grow size rapidly aspect CD flap has touched several knowledge able seasoned experienced Contest Direc tors have written difficult define put words CD officiating meet providing Academy Model Aeronautics contestants some thing cannot measured written test providing leadership accepting responsibility monitor run meet using God-given common sense life time experience handling getting along other imperfect people trying fair trying see everyone has good time treated courteously goes home happy None things can taught rule book written test As far notion Contest Director might right up-to-date latest rules draw attention CD Ive ever seen contests Ive attended since 1936 a/ways has AMA rule book pocket One-third one-fourth contestants FF contest have AMA rule book boxes back pockets point new AMA law comes up field competition resolved instantly AMA rule books coming out air CD al ways having last final say should really heavy stuff CD does cannot measured written test Shown above Birmingham RC Club Presi dent Dick Evans pretty wife Anna standing behind Dicks Carl Gold berg airplane something-or-other powered 05 15 Sunday flier lets Anna fly plane sometimes important family group father daughter friend Leelee Freeman kindergarten already keenly interested Radio Control model planes age five al ready telling father Jesse Freeman 92 Model Aviation believe As th no r u5 pruiiy ivususer wrna ing Novice Pennyplane record setting flight m Moffett Field N4M last March 11 Did Marnie learn Free Flight stuff herself Well probably did shown teaching grandfather Robert Meuser some fine points hobby has done fine job raising schooling Grumpy about aerodynamics because has since become Senior Editor National Free Flight Society Digest gallantly passing informa tion along others build fly also go what James Martin left keen RC flier competitor also Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Busy April started bang Toledo April 1 AMA Executive Council meeting also combined meeting AMA Fre quency Committee RC industry repre sentatives same day word came Washington FCC approved re leasing its long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM would offer SO new frequencies Radio Control model aircraft flying April 13 NPRM actually appeared calling 30-day public comment period before final FCC action proposal would taken AMA HQ copied mailed almost 3000 copies over country major effort get word out April 30 AMA Frequency Committee HQ staff members AMAs legal counsel RC industry representatives met again Washington area put together joint response support FCC pro posal effort aimed achieving what actively sought about five years RC frequencies gain relief growing interference problems permit expansion accommodate phenomenal growth RC has doubled AMAs membership past 10 years April 1982 significant month AMAs history topped FCC officially authorizes use new frequencies probably before end year dues money made possible Good Things Are Happening go about getting flying field have never have just lost have years circumstances differ course have never field chances new club perhaps under guid ance some folks have moved area want continue hobby case probably dont have much public image community means uphill climb get recognition What shortcuts can take hobby shop town does owner rate terms public relations kind guy does get involved What full-scale airplane groups exist town can go get some supportradio TV local newspaper avenues can explore best idea list right beginning flying site search Dont forget service clubs local youth groups opportunities will exist help model aviation program have just lost field odds good have flying region some time least have nucleus members some public exposure credit first thing to identify lost field hadwas re sult development land industry housing result complaint about noise unsafe behaviour simply property owner decided something else land such switch pasture another crop lost field result prob lem first thing to make stiffer field rules let membership know new rules will enforced whether apply mufflers overflying certain areas Remember also AMA Safety Code proscribes flying over pits spectator parking areas violate rule insurance can void Noise can difficult complaints handle because subjective matter open sym pathy police local courts can discount fact lawn mowers make much noisethey classed neces sary nuisance model airplanes spite above comments title says good things happening Let give some examples can am going mention names people involved Marietta GA Dan Dougherty runs Com plete Hobby Supply shop city has business long interest expanding volume giving folks Marietta got Control Line group started contacted AMAs Flying Site Department see what materials could made available him would support appeal City per mission fly public property Headquar ters quick respond provided Dan package public relations oriented documents used soften up local officials happy conclusion story Dans group Control Line enthusiasts has grown because success ful quest flying room Dan now going full steam ahead new effort get flying space Smyrna neighboring city group fliers planning help get Smyrna group its feet soon site permit granted Shows what person can makes up good plan executes Nice work Dan Milwaukee WI Faced loss flying site Aero Park because great increase number Ultralight planes using field Milwaukee Flying Elec trons started search area another flying site located area formerly owned Miller Brewing Company property donated Village Menomonee Falls WI nature preserve recreation area very much done use place Under guid ance Russell Knetzger done lot groundwork case Milwaukee County Flying Site now being used Rainbow Aeromodelers Society presenta tion developed appearance made before Village Board presenta tion took form questions answers making very straightforward non-fliers understand such items safety insurance protection Village After two appearances Club granted per mission use field Sibley IA Early 1981 Bob Godfredson called Sibley tell want ed get club going would like find flying site Later called again tell looked over situation appeared best place fly would local airport property getting some support couple hardnoses felt FAA would close down field model aviators allowed use AMA Headquarters keeps close touch Airspace Air Traffic Rules Division FAA know positively there no rules forbidding model acti vities airports As cases safety common sense necessary because it fly significantit what fly fly fly count Bob used information gave him after some meetings gained okay fly airport summer 1981 Bob group ran mall show get some added visibility new club Westminster MD nicest letters received year came Ray Miles Westminster Aero Modelers included several photographs new flying field Ray group exchanging let ters phone calls Headquarters long time easy understand joy letter expressed after ten years month effort got goahead use lovely piece land Spillway end Piney Run Park would take pages detail work club its members went through pursue flying opportunity sure get big effort intelligence ap proach perseverance courtesy coopera tion handled paperwork carefully completely met County people necessary convinced local officials support needed justified fine job fine bunch people Anderson CA really nice letter aerial photograph Anderson International Miniature Airport came Richard Beckman Secretary Shasta Flying Eagles have paved strip en larged later nice shade trees pit area discourage overflying people July 198293 See next month. FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident parked planes lovely barbecue pit picnic tables plenty parking hop ing get well drilled help irriga tion Richard told important aspects request city state would asking financial help project AMA site owner insurance important plus having club member real estate business accustomed working City Council great help club built positive public image through static dis plays shopping malls capped off display Shasta County Dis trict Faira very nice result planned ef fort congratulations club club has enjoyed some success let hear along some pictures field nice share experiences others because club just might able show way club searching field Let us Headquarters act clearing house valuable information thanks off Styles Synopsis continued page 90 F Bylaws Mathews distributed recom mended amendments Bylaws draft Standing Rules Standing Rules will discussed voted upon future meeting Bylaws Amendment rec ommendations approved 11 2 against 4 11 1 abstained EVP also agreed amendments will sent Leader Member vote until after summer Executive Council meeting 10 3 against NAA 11 4 1 abstained EVP G Noise Izzo reported next Council meeting Committee makeup long range plans would presented also noting opinion FAI Pattern must pass noise qualification Nats team finals proposed noise tests intro duced local meets qualify flying aid developing familiarity current requirements H Nats Procedures Foreman reported tentative April date set committee meeting DC Headquarters Also concerning 82 Nats Worth reported several concerns unexpected high cost Indoor site rental previously no charge AMA confirmation suitable FF site temporarily suspended due severe weather conditionsto decided Nats Execu tive Committee after spring inspection con troversy over RC transmitter frequency checking During discussion Indoor site cost problem moved John Byrne seconded 82 Indoor Nats held Lakehurst NJ motion drawn favor imposing thousand dollar ceiling amount cost obtaining Indoor flying site Lincoln cost exceeds $1000 Indoor Nats shall can celled motion passed 12 2 against EVP 10 subject frequency checking Nats noted though Nats Executive Committee decided eliminate activity should over ruled protect RC competitors After seeking opinions RC equipment manufacturers evening frequency meet ing supported Councils conclusion being given assurance loan spectrum analyzer Airtronics Council voted unanimously reinstate trans mitter checking Nats I Safety Mathews advised Don Lowe being approached chairmanship announcement would made next meeting J Special Interest Groups Brown distri buted Special Interest Group Recognition Program Document unanimously approved Recognition Committee program appointed President Ed McCollough Chairman Ed Izzo John Byrne K Bylaws Committee Member Election Voting produced tie broken President favor Jim Sears L CD Dues/Qualification study subject President appointed Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim McNeill Jim Sears M Sargent Petitions As follow up January 82 minutes Committee re ported follows 1 - implementation program would provide non-AMA members insured fly single non-AMA event scheduled AMA sanctioned competition duration specific competition payment one-time special insur ance fee. Following Committee recommendation President appointed Dave Brown Chair man Ed Izzo Hardy Brodersen Carl Maroney associate advise surance aspect 2 - schedule license classifica tions mittee recommended no actionseparate license classification /cate gories feasible time 3 t five year rules change cycle. Committee recommended no actionimpractical would detrimental new growing events 4 ---- least twelve month contest calendar published. Committee noted already implemented test basis 'Competition News section Model Aviation May issue IV Special Interest Groups Rights Privileges Brodersen asked should obligation imposed contest board members accept SIG inputs Pro con discussion revealed consensus special interest groups have valuable respected advisory role contest boards formal inputs should considered contest board member cannot expected compromise judgementcannot com pelled vote automatically favor such suggestions V Museum Curator Worth noted needed definition direction Council what AMA museum con cept shall decided museum advisory committee would appointed President after consultation Frank Ebling VI Surplus Trophies Frank Ehling directed provide list trophies available Council members VII PR Department Reorganization Worth presented new PR department budget revised HQ organizational diagram noted Larry Bolich left AMA replacement being actively sought VIII Standing Rules Mathews advised Standing Rules Bylaws would contain section Standing Committees does appear edited version Standing Rules draft distributed CouncilStanding Committees will treated separately IX Membership Sales Hobby Shops Action postponed until summer meet ing President asked Executive Direc tor redefine proposal incorporate ideas arising discussion single contest membership $10full VS temporary mem bership standard way determining insurance becomes effective X Special Membership Disabled Mathews advised mid-year would have proposal submit review Councileffectivity goal 1983 XI Business Advisors Committee Worth reported individual financial expertise complete five man commit tee volunteered Mr Dwayne Renken Worth noted met Mr Renken further discussions would held explore ideas money management XII Budget Review Balance Sheet Income Expense Statements year ending December 31 1981 reviewed AMAs Executive Director Comp troller answering questions giving expla nations requested projected deficit area FAI expenses detailedlargely due higher usual travel costs usual CL team Sweden other team travel Russia Romania Discussion closed no changes proposed 1982 budget XIII Youth/Beginners A McGinnis suggested district youth/beginner coordinator could posi tive step asked Council inputs subject B Bringing Model Airplanes Public Coordinated Program Proposal Larry Miles directed President distributed Council also Worths responding letter C Dr Sandy Franks proposal pilot seed project supply three month Model Aviation subscription junior high school libraries Fort Worth/Dallas high school libraries Forth Worth Dallas metropolitan area approved unani mously D The President instructed Geoff Styles memo entitled Adopt-A-School suggests ways whereby AMA clubs can get involved youth communities sent Council review IXV District Displays approved may returned Headquarters anytime repair replacement con tact person Headquarters concerning same Geoff Styles XV AMA Stationery Several Council members remarked usefulness three part note/letter forms asked HQ send supply Council members also noted list available forms should developed standard numbered catalog sent Council reference also better quality prestige letterhead should obtained XVI Indoor Records President ad vised Free Flight Contest Board just made determination Indoor records ceiling heights directed re suIts FF CB action turned over new Indoor Contest Board further consideration makeup new door Contest Board confirmed District appointed 2Merrick Andrews 3Walt VanGorder 4Don Srull 5Dr John Martin 6Chris Matsuno 7 Richard Doig 8Bud Tenny Chairman 9Stan Chilton 10Clarence Mather 11 Dave Hagen 94 Model Aviation XVII Primary RC Categories motion enable creation separate RC Contest Boards defining RC Aerobatics RC Soar ing RC Racing primary categories failed 7 against 3 23 114 abstained NAA 4710 also noted advisory boards concept used Control Line has yet used RC its full potential XVIII AAAA Indoor Meet Brodersen noted NFFS NIMAS jointly sponsoring 25 event three day Indoor meet West Baden June alternative lower ceiling site Nats substitute since dates chosen allow attendance both contests motion passed unanimously grant 4-A contest status meet XIX Executive Compensation Bill Bieda proposed key-man insurance program could provide extra retirement income expense AMA committee appointed review subject Bill Mathews Chairman Dave Brown Chuck Foreman XX Member Lists/Directories Worth ad vised trom time time subject has come up negative response Council pointed out publish complete club list magazine becomes public property send advertising members magazine Following discussion approved unani mously investigation implemented feasibility providing mailing service modeling industry use such list subject AMA approval pend ing Headquarters submission specific proposal approval Council XXI Use Blazers Patches mo tion limit use AMA blazers blazer patches Executive Council Head quarters staff members involved public transactions passed 13 1 against An amendment allow sale blazer patches AMAs cost authorized including AVPs through Vice-Presidents passed 12 2 against 7 10 XXII AMA Telephone Costs Worth re ported depth study made incoming outgoing telephone calls Headquarters showing concerted effort has reduced cost outgoing calls cost incoming calls remains high due ly collect calls Headquarters officers require operator assistance thus expensive direct dialing Also noted various studies made feasi bility installing WATS line concluding would cost effective motion Executive Director authorized vestigate cost independent study compare correlate cost coming WATS line possible savings costs reduced costs correspondence passed 9 3 against 3 ED EVP 2 ab stained 6 7 XXIII Free Flight Finals Site item begun last Council meeting Foreman expounded Free Flight finals site history obvious disproportionate votes West makes impos sible obtain different vote other what participants West desire After considerable discussion motion Council recommend next pro grams FAI Free Flight team selection finals held east Mississippi site suitable semi-finals will consid ered adequate finals passed 6 4 against 3 7 9 11 4 abstained 6 8 10 NAA XXIV National Election/VP Simultane ous running national district offices discussed Two motions attempted withdrawn person cannot hold existing office running another individual allowed aspire two simultaneous offices elected both resign lower office would filled current procedure decided topic would placed agenda next meeting XXV Optional Insurance Problems previous program discussed conclusion such program again authorized should given advance notice Model Aviation offset identification confusion President instructed Ex ecutive Director present Council approval future insurance solicitation pro gram showing exact details XXVI Magazine Policies answer McColloughs question concerning editorial policies President stated restric tions upon editor removed criteria existing moment injunction lose money hQwever say editor subject Council criticism motion Council go record recommending editor care taken selection cover material view fact magazine also intended promotion model avia tion schools youth passed 9 3 against 17 ED 2 abstained EVP 10 XXVII VP Allowances motion crease per diem allowance Council members $25 passed 8 3 against 2 5 10 3 abstained NAA 16 XXVIII Headquarters Policies Following some discussion expressing concern about telephone courtesy Executive Director advised employees instructed members treated politely respect basis customers fore assumed right controversy XXIX Alcohol/Drugs Contests After much discussion approved addition Rule Book Council give irrevocable authority Contest Director AMA sanctioned contest disqualify prevent flying competitor ability fly impaired CDs opinion use alcohol drugs 12 1 against 10 1 abstained 4 XXX Model Aviation Day President directed unused $600 authorized New York Citys Model Aviation Day 1981 carried over use same pro gram 1982 XXXI Awards Several motions awards duly moved seconded passed unani mously Superior Service two Distin guished Service Identification published after awards made XXXII Next Meeting Saturday June 26 DC passed 13 1 against 10 President also announced Nominat ing Committee meeting will held Nats August 4 900 pm Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presi dent area Complete commu nications linkwrite tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT cd Izzo District Vice-Prosideot 483 Fiske St Hoiliston MA 01746 Aenociate Vice-Prosidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Mud Street NashuaNI-i 03060 Don Krafft P0 8oo 182873 Horitoso Ln Doobury MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06850 two days prior Toledo Ohio RC Exposition attended second Council meeting Some major issues acted upon 1 The approval $70000 budget produce RCtrainingfilm two phases first cover construction installation equipment second flight training film giving rudiments neces sary helpful beginning modeler believe film will great boon RC phase hobby will first time attempt produce training film can utilized broadly modeling clubs hobby shops educational institutions etc 2 A vote taken approved people having CD licenses present time will able retain long continue membership through AMA received well written letter Earl Bud Gay expressing dissatis faction intent dropping CD licenses reissuing upon requalifica tion 3 After very extensive discussion voted approved recommend FF Contest Board next FF Champion ships held east VP Activities During last month attended two mall shows first being Auburn Mall presented Central Massachusetts RC Modelers David Hook President Mike Hoef fler Treasurer Albert Rano VicePresident club end Mall exhibition area continually showed two AMA films display helium filled controllable balloon impressed wide array models covering categories RC next mall show attended Bedford Mall Bedford NH models display down length mall also beautifully constructed finished Dlanes July 198295 Above ot three pictures took Mall Pictured Bob Brodeur Asso date Vice-President area donated bicycle raffled off Helen Sowa dressed clown passed out helium balloons children right Joe LaCourse President New Hampshire Flying Tigers club sponsored show next picture Louise wife manning AMA booth selling items Building Fund Louise continues whenever go club public function FAI new Pattern rules have aroused lot controversy have received numerous letters comments voicing objections First new pattern calls com plete turn-around pattern imposes quite burden primarily entirely different type airplane required plus developing new equipment costly time consum ing Also considered difficulty judg ing type pattern believe new method should found whereby FAI representative obtains better sampling attitudes prefer ences US fliers contact just very few leading US fliers before voting such drastic proposals has recommended incor porate present Masters Class Ex pert Class have separate class FAI alone must very careful tail doesnt wag dog have modelers US other parts world 96 Model Aviation District Activities Correction Southern New England RC Championships will held Waterford CT Airport JUNE 5 JUNE 6 Joe Giar dm0 CD has assured meet will conducted very excellent way has past very well run contest RC Prop Busters super job suring everyone good time meet Concord Aero Guidance Society New Hampshire sponsoring World War II Military Sport Scale Fly-In June 13 Giant /4 Scale Flyln July 11 August 29 having RC Sport Scale Fly-In both Flight Static events will held Hopkinton Dam New Hampshire information contact Barry Smith603/863-2480 evening April 20 pleas ure being program Cape Ann Radio Control Club Lynofield MA started question answer period pertaining AMA activities Follow ing gave presentation airplane flight trimming very active group show tell session monitored club President Fred Zealor New Jesey Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Amdete Vce-Premdesste Pete 8ianchini 260 S Broedwey Yonkers NY 10705 Prsnk Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piecatawey NJ 08854 Hank Likee 4 Cory Dr Tows Rite- NJ 08753 Adam Settier 50 Randl Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Welt Throne 208 Windeenere Rd Syrecae NY 13219 Second District Thoughts MAD 6in case wondering what about hasten translate inform refers forthcoming SIXTH MODEL AVIATION DAY IN NEW YORK say New York because WHERE will happen much NEW JERSEY NEW YORK happening Actually DISTRICT 2 spectacular lt central focal point Rockefeller Plaza gravitational destination tourists over world located upon stretch three blocks just above ice-skating rink world-re nowned statue Prometheus himself appears flight executing slowroll Note example following photo graph taken first MAD 1975 appears reaching Horace Hagens airborne chopper microphone seem awe-stricken personal negotiations J Dool Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Depart ment have paid off date year will Saturday August 14 next effort will consist securing Mayor Koch offi cial proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day New York obtained such proclamation five consecu tive years beginning 1975 chore successfully accomplished Jack Fraher continuing AMA member Riverdale area New York hope modelers within striking distance event will attend display airplane models Though contest accepted sense MAD exhibition prizes awarded after session eye-appeal criteria judging celebritytype non-modelers three block long assortment model aircraft numbering hundreds will feature outstanding rally always full coverage will given branches news media will no flying plenty activity will mark day noon until approxi mately 500 pm first MAD 1975 well over 100 modelers placed 250 model aircraft display won derful day enjoyed actual participants also estimated 10000 tourists other spectators thrilled what saw Having grown larger since inception affairs have always yielded AMA its membership fact us fly model airpalnes rich reward form nationwide international publicity favorable sortPR cannot bought dollars alone Members clubs compris ing Radio Control Association Greater New York Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York specializing Control Line working hard make years MAD biggest best ever Please help us participating further details contact Dick Brooks evenings 516/536-6253 started Back 1975 Rockefeller Center Public Relations Depart ment asked General Brooke Allen representing AMA affiliate National Aero nautic Association NAA unveiling bust Charles Lindbergh Rockefeller Center whether would possible stage aviation exhibition Rockefeller Plaza NAA passed question along its affiliate AMA turn contacted local VP assistance Recognizing value magnitude such opportunity lost no time soliciting aid said RCAGNY AMACGNY response immediate highly effective prestige event further enhanced thoughtful action Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Department headed Miss Rita Gallagher event did take place 1980 1981 consequence am always asked visit club contest going have another MAD So long last answer Saturday August 14 1982 planes unloading conveyances 48th Street entrance Rockefeller Plaza 1000 am order show may begin promptly noon Indoor Contest Board am pleased nounce Merrick Pete Andrews has appointed has accepted position Indoor Contest Board member representing AMA District II Pete re tired engineer resides 100 River Road tollowing picture shows Bob DiMeo Leo Buffinton Paul Duclose busy raffle desk received good response public FAI Rule Proposal A-il Bogota NJ 07603 started aero modeling 1928 resident Philadelphia PA since has engaged phases indoor outdoor flying Beginning 1950 Pete concentrated Indoor models holds national records set during years 1934 through 1980 hon ors include among others follow ing Indoor World Championship distinctions 1970Team Member 1972World Champion 1974Participant 1976Manager World Champion Team 1980Team Member World Champion Team wish Pete well newest modeling pursuit confident outstanding qualifications assignment Pete highly respected Indoor modelers everywhere Building Fund Substantial contributions have made new AMA home Reston VA Somers RC Club Somers NY Blue Angels Club New York City Some donations reported Hence am current day-to-day standing have feeling however still holding earlier rating second highest contributing district country Ill will come out first long run Film Project Committee As Chairman committee can report tht may ex pect sensational developments area Committee member Dave Brown has come up training film program expect will actually pay itself pro duce better fliers shorter time could ask anything Dave will probably detail column shall yield point except say following completion flight training film scheduled premiere Janu ary 1985 shall start work MY entry THE AMA AND YOU Newsletter Note pleased have listed receive copies two District 2 newsletters first entitled Dope Sheet issued Pine Barons Model Airplane Club located Vin centown NJ Speaking eloquently general value newsletters clubs agree Editor Joe Di Cara writes number area clubs have sent us newslet ters have asked exchange welcome has given some new ideas letter importantly learn lot good modeling ideas hear about events would otherwise miss letters brought meet ing read something good pre sented will reprint it' other welcome addition harvest newsletters called LIFTS NewsFlyer Guess what LIFTS abbreviation Give up stands Long Island Fly Together Society Cleverly appropriate dont think Bob Brassell Editor Another deucedly clever title appears top Ed Whittens New York Indoor Times Please add name mailing list may know what YOUR club doing thus position re port readers matters interest Lakehurst Air Show note just received AVP Hank Likes Toms River NJ reads follows Navy Air Engineering Center NAEC Lakehurst NJ presenting another Navy Air Show year 29-30 May Memorial Day weekend years show will feature Navys F-i 8 Hornet F-i 4 Tomcat Navy parachutists Blue Angels addition Oscar Boesch sailplane solo Flying Farmer French Connection Stearman 450 wing walker aerobatics champion Leo E Loudenslager will marvel us aerial skills demonstration Giant model aircraft will commence ii am Saturday Sunday Gates open 10 am both days Errata hasten correct Contest Calendar error appeared last column wit Meet scheduled weekend June 5 61982 being held Radio Control Club Rochester NY should have listed Fun Fly rather SCALE rally believe some confusion event held Rochester MN instead New York understand however AMA has informed error will cor rect time prevent disappointment Hold Press Club President John bister just phoned inform West chester Radio Aeromodeler Society WRAM has voted $1500 contribution AMA Building Fund Isnt wonderful What note end report LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaideeta Joe Elbe, 36980 Valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 NoniS Holgane OH 43527 baird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. PInladelphia PA 19107 Euge,e Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scotndale PA 15883 Toledo 82 annual pilgrimage Mecca ToledoMecca over year show usual well run well attended years Toledo Show hectic usual due meet ings Executive Council Thursday Friday Frequency Committee/industry meeting Thursday night NSRCA meet ing Saturday etc may have looking couldnt find apologize Council meeting quite contrast last very successful getting few ideas passed Particularly gratifying unani mous passage proposal make RC flight training film during 83-84 Now fore CL FF types get case let explain intention follow RC flight training film simi lar efforts dedicated CL FF using funds generated sale cassette copies RC film Production thiswill major effort expected about 90 minutes long intend take two years make would appreciate club has formalized flight training program would send information about reference purposes use finalizing out line film Probably biggest flap recent history AMA put rest Council voted allow CD maintain CD license indefinitely provided maintains continuous membership AMA alcohol/drug use contests once again brought up time resulted stitution rule gives CD irrevocable authority disqualify prevent flying contestant ability fly safely has impaired alcohol drugs believe reasonable approach Council certainly doesnt want appear encouraging use alcohol drugs contests Council feels outright ban would unpopular unreasonable unenforceable. personal ly believe problem either image safety problem greater local flying field sanctioned meets anyway time reverted back last meetings mold took another tack subject splitting up RC Contest Board again shot down flames crazy thing about subject looks majority Council wants change havent able come up way acceptable majority particularly area further proliferation Contest Boards Ill win yet FF team selection finals site selection another sticky problem presented Council Chuck Foreman District IV VP action similar governments affirmative action program Council voted 84 finals must held east Mississippi fact few acceptable sites event east Mississippi particularly maxes increase fly-offs will make trying find site interesting So east coast FFers will have beat bush find suitable site event agree present situation finals seeming al ways end up Taft CA good dont think Council made good move mandating east coast site would prefer revise site selection procedure way would eliminate imbalance votes west coast still leave site selection finalists John Byrne District II VP pushing installation incoming 800 toll free number AMA Headquartersas read last column expense incoming 800 number would terrifically high par ticularly considering likelihood increase personnel handle calls might buy installation outgoing Watts line reducing costs AMA Headquar ters although seriously doubt would cheaper current Americall system no way incoming line would anything additional expense After reading other VPs columns re cently apparent some districts having great results getting donations Building Fund District Ill results have disappointing Come guys gals sts note*j lets let other districts outrun us important project Pass hat club meet ings donate some money club treasury run raffle give proceeds Building Fund anything legal raise funds project Send donations directly AMA simply send note keep informed progress very worthwhile project needs support Come guys need bead Great news presented us Toledo meetingour NPRM Notice Pro posed Rule Making released FCC July 198297 goes well should have new fre quencies late fall action could milestone model aviation should ensure survival RC least next decade Get money Building Fund Delaware District Columbia land S North Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 807 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asocoata Vice-Pramdesss Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bob Chamoine 205 Tpron Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill HeIrs, 2000 Tyvoa Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Coart Falls Chsrch VA 22042 Charles spear 252 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Well looks like may have next FAI Free Flight Team Selection Finals east Mississippi 1984 last Council meeting made motion AMA Presi dent instruct FAI Site Selection Commit tee select site east Mississippi 1984 site has used semi-finals would acceptable finals site motion passed 6 4 against 4 abstentions districts voting against motion 3 7 9 11 ab stentions Districts 6 8 10 NAA thought Free Flight fans would like know VP voted particularly districts east Mississippi hope will help build some new enthusiasm program keepit dying East FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rule Making AMA RC Frequency Committee spon sored meeting April 1 Toledo concern ing status new RC frequencies meeting conducted Bob Aberle Com mittee Chairman attendance Com mittee members Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Dr Walter Good Bill Hershberger Fred Marks majority RC industry manu factures members model press special interest group representatives model car boat organizations AMA Executive Council almost perfect timing FCC voted very day release long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making good news set pace meeting follow Copies NPRM sent immedi ately via first class mail clubs full AMA charter clubs mailing list well editors special newsletter editors mailing list urged circulate NPRM copies club members North Carolina Flying Field Directory Vein Helms AVP North Carolina has sent letter chartered clubs North Carolina advising process preparing directory flying fields state convenience North Carolina modelers visit ing various parts state would appreciate assistance clubs send ing him map directions field person wish have contacted before flying done field aware circumstances may prevent visitor flying would still like have field listed members note map Members Only will make sure directory complies Please use 81A x 11 map brief description field hard find Send reply him quickly possible can have duplicated made avail able clubs free copy directory will sent participating clubs Send information map Vein W Helms 2000 TyvolaRoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scale World Championships Stead Airport Reno NV site 1982 World Radio Controlled Scale Avi ation Championships June 13 June 19 worlds best model builders fliers will assemble compete top honors expected 20 countries will represented District IV Fun Fly Are clubs District IV inter ested hosting District IV Fun Fly terested contact information flying fields facilities what would like see way district-wide fun fly Whats Happening District IV DCRC Bealeton Contest scheduled September 18-19 CD will Mike DeMuth Start making plans attend fine contest weekend outing Tn-County Annual Fun Fly will four fun fly meets held yearone hosted club fourth hosted clubs locations schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th HostValley RC HostStaunton RC Host Rivanna RC April-May May-June Aug-Sept Sept-Oct information contact clubs listed above Brainbusters Spring Free Flight Contest May 16 8 am S pm Petersburg VA Airport Route 460 Events OHLG 020 Replica Mulvihill Peanut Scale C02 Old Timer Gas RC Glider Norfolk Aeromodelers District IV Control Line Championships May 15-16 Petersburg VA information contact Abram Van Dover Tel 1-804-877-2830 Events Racing Precision Aerobatics Stunt Navy Carrier Meade Modelers clubs 11th annual Independence Day Model Air Show will held Ft Meades Range 3 Saturday July 3 11 am 5 pm As always registration parking free anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license welcome participate purpose show demonstrate public aspects hobby possible Although majority participants RC adequate time will allotted Control Line Free Flight Rocketry other facet hobby present Mid-Virginia RC Club June 5-6 Third Annual MVRC Spring Soar-In Variland Two Minute Precision 15 Minute Precision/Dur ation classes Expert Sportsman categories ESL Parameters $500 first event entered $200 additional event Ken Ruhf CD 732-3411 June 26-27 National Soaring Society Soar-In three rounds 15 Minute Precision Duration factored local national prizes must NSS member fly info call Ken Ruhf 732-3411 Thats monthsee flying field Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Puerto flits V Snoth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 13001 a79-O550 Asaincista Vlea-Preedwso John Gorday 115 Baybeny Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jacitoon 108 Thornle CItarlesron Heights SC 29405 Arthar Jonoson 932 Banyan Zeiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McOowell 6621 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micaliz2, SR 30866 Sos 1532 Fa1ardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Filth St Shariwar FL 32579 Harry-Sheraw P0 Boa 4506 Birrnnghem L35206 Tow Thacker 2390 Lawrencev,le Hwy. L Decatar CA 30003 Glen Sig Memorial Pattern Meet Jacksonville FL has potential becom ing significant contests district Fifty-two contestants entered includ ing Canada 52 four 14 year old junior members Patti Violett 14 took fourth place Novice banquet Synirday night 102 people enjoyed slide 98 Model Aviation nat s cneap transmitterirs box used drawing winning ticket radio Russ Schultz event director holding box Sig IAemorial first contest en tered Paul Hinds presentation Bill Walt Good showing progress Radio Control its first appearance Nats After over sponsors turned over $1700 Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund workhorses made possible Northeast Florida Model Flying Council Gateway RC Club Although unable attend John Grigg AMA President ably represented AMA meet Thanks efforts Rufus Carswell David Mills Ed Banke Thumb Print off ground newsletter Thermal Thumbers new club Free Flight ers Atlanta GA area addition hosting Free Flight contests promoting model aviation area schools club working promoting Indoor flying Indoor modeling predict will slowly grow popularity Recognizing fact Indoor unique AMA has created Indoor Contest Board John Martin Miami FL new Indoor Con test Board member District V Delta RC Club Greenville MS has just started its club newsletter Buck shot Bull flying Site old Green ville Airport Raceway Road Greenville should happen area want some flying County helped patch up some old runway 23 mem bers pretty good shape place fly next picture Harry Gibbs Timonsville SC model Weedhopper designed built flewall success fully Harry member Gooney Birds Flore,ce SC would like information about Weedhopper drop line Ill send Harry Harrys Weedhopper needed D size battery about 6 behind engine get balance just right last column club said oldest club district now Radio Aeromodelers Montgomery RAMS states two years may well largest club district now have 66 mem bers growing strong Two years now predict over 100 members Any club out want challenge size two years now Joe Gibson lost model swamp near Mobile Fred Fihe volunteered take up spotter search Cessna ground crew gathered model sighted Fred circled spot until foot sloggers found plane Helping another can sure make life pleasant Choppers coming same week got word two helicopter clubs forming district Huntsville RC Helicopter Club applying AMA charter six eight members dedi cated Drew Thigpen going after CD license club can have contest Jerry Collins Northeast Atlanta Helicopter Association also going after CD license new club can also have helicopter contest Dont forget safety dont forget AMA Building Fund Ive gotten several notices clubs have donated $100 Building Fund Id like get III jnes na ucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President Pa Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Assocae Vine-Presidents Lore, Ho,, 843 Hill nd Brook Osilecy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Beoford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Soc 243 Smithejlle MO 04089 Helen 0sen 820 Old Sonlsomme Uneersrny City MO 63132 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 61I zmmer Soc 72 Varna IL 61375 Well sit again trying come up something write about actually have lot write about picking out good things hard Oh well goes never claimed big time writer anyway month Executive Council met Toledo Show Well after meetings over got chance see Toledo Show first time Boy impressed saw things people got chance talk some District VI members hadnt seen awhile never met before really nice place just watch people got meet Loren Hoim AVP Quincy IL Loren very helpful day Council meeting Getting back show ever get chance see large trade show understand have good Chicago year trip Toledo has trip month far have planned go Mint Julep Scale Contest April 24 make contest year Mint Julep contest has grown quite affair past few years Id like enter Ive found cant enter talk mem bership same time Therefore leave flying other fliers Besides year will have spend some time AVPs Ken Kern Bruce Maloney Im sure can spend lot time talking about latest issues such latest creations Im sure Bob Underwood Scale man will too always like talk him about Scale scene way have pretty well set up AVPs clubs now correspond ing clubs hope small problem however have able get AVP northern Indiana surely could use one out would like volunteer pay pretty bad re wards pretty good clubs northern Indiana getting latest moment because cant expect AVPs take greater load already have want job contact immediately Speaking AVPs support group contact times throughout given month will get invitations attend club event just cant make Therefore suggest contact nearest AVP Besides AVP area up what going can probably help out Make use have up ears work flying lessons flying models building addi tion house However still have allowed enough time keep up AMA duties part duties really like reading news letters Please keep coming cases reading newsletters will contact will ever have club Its nice know what going district Well have talked enough really didnt have much talk about after sides told rather show pic tures month have some Last month mentioned went Flying Cardi nals Mall Show Florence KY Well kind enough send some pictures column Im sorry didnt send names captions doesnt matter Ill show anyway July 198299 LUIIIII5 aiiuas wun sneunu IS -4uvancu Glen Sig meet trailing banner made pretty neat entrance mall show area beautiful ship up front featured Darth Vader pilot flashing evesl Very strange Iowa igan esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Drodersen 0 i rc VII VICO-PIeEdenI P 0 Box 1104 Brrnrngham VI 4tl 2 Assistant Vice-President Tony Inaiiano 1655 Rexere Brookfield WI 53005 Associase Vice-Presidenno Jamnt Clark 4444 Woodniem NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Jon, C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th Sr Milmaalnnn WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St Oulath MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tangiemood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorseso Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ran Sears 1328 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Tarry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 column boring says stuff about Air Show Red Baron cares About same column accosted Toledo Big Stoops party Great column month Keep up good work Bob Roach did duty year ago AMA booth Detroit Expo Scottsdale AZ letter alarm over shooting down passing RC model shotgun air show Neither John Grigg nor understood gun shot blanks Phone calls back forth set straight So about column found dull Morgan flak other except ones didnt write during previous term office Amazing reads columns comments Martin Dilly liked Picasso quotation Martin Zealand proud make award presentation Len Roe Grand Rapids last Saturday three plus years Contest Coordinator RC Michigan Executive Council unanimously voted him AMAs Superior Service Award Len accepted congratula tions assembled company WMRAF Swap Meet launched discussion concern over alcohol drug question over air-worthiness some gag air show models such flying dog house lawn mower wheel barrow etc course Council has discus sing alcohol drug subject recent action authorize CD prohibit flying bar competition anyone impaired alcohol drugs See exact language minutes gives means control during sanctioned competition under Contest Directors responsibilities Otherwise means control enforce ment through club flying field rules just checking two clubs happen have rules newsletters have month has rule No 2 another has rule No 12 prohibiting alcohol flying field No mention drugs im pairment other hand Ted White VP District VIII Texas told us about club meets flying field drink beer fly apparently equal emphasis mans ambrosia another mans poison course thats point flying impaired alcohol drugs presents po tential danger others present have now provided remedy competition situation occasion official agent AMA present position authority clubs prerogative make its own field rules treat subject AMA Safety Code has its attendant diffi culties sense Council reluc tant attempt legislation beyond steps taken hear lot Ill go work realistic practical arbitrary categorical Surgeon Gen eral having problems withthe cigarette matter fathers admonition drafted went off war ave women alone Word Joe Svatora President East Wings Model Club Memphis MInow up 50 souls have opened up membership have membership drive nice flying field two miles north Mem phis meet Clintondale School Fraser cant mention Scale Scramble having July 24-25 against own policy East Wingsnice logo nice sound ing name Geez can hear Morgan now Northern Air Modelers have sent check $500 Vince Mankowski Building Fund requesting plaque read Aeromodeling Rewarding Endeav Bob Gero Sr AMA Life Member L46 NAM President Remember whole Gero family running Free Flight events 76 Springfield OH Nats Photo below shows model display line-up Fourth Annual Mall Show CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Lansing MI presented check Vince Toledo Friday morning Council still session Jim Malek CARDS President tells club doing some test work noise Wants know $39 Radio Shack noise meter adequate can tell us Any input may have noise matters should passed Ed Izzo District VP Ed chairs new AMA Noise Committee know am trouble because other clubs making substantial contribu tions Building Fund Hold off guys Well have recap its over lost train thought above other matter Len Roe addressed question able air-worthiness some kinds models odd-ball configurations lets call giant monster models flying underscaled servos linkages hinges structures Air-worthiness general ex amined AMAs definition model aircraft given Safety Code vier-thanair craft engine able carry human being No help industry avenue control probably self-regulating part Some less well concieved cottage industry kits dont know scratch-built model prob ably things could get out hand 100 Model Aviation oomu Ut aianes 81 SnOW LJY.ttJLJ IJLICI5 small Scale models Cox props really nice cheap tool em Air Modellers lshpeming MI presenting $100 check Kathy Leeuen Bay Cliff Health Camp Fourth Annual Mall Show Bay Cliff Camp crippled children Steve Thompson photo Enough now . Al Linder ot tne Vetrolt Aero Modelers pre sents clubs check $500 Build ing Fund Theyll have plaque permanently place new building Whats Grigg doing kid question real imagined need surveillance control Whos paying atten tion Cards letters Paul Smith Contest Coordinator UC FF Michigan Combat flier always combative has written thoughtful letter questioning whether AMA building plan good deal Some may have questions same kind Ill send copy Pauls letter Vince Mankowskis response anyone interested Send self-addressed envelope two ounces worth postage dont gct out fly pretty soon palaver nothing Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideot 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents EcO FriedI 5512 Sourhmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasxntnn TX 73064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NE Albocriunrqse NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prsirn TX 78080 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barnresvln OK 74003 Ed Shearer 2416 Danid Dr Menainin LA 70003 Went Council meeting Toledo since last writing has got biggest showing RC anywhere Everything airplanes boats cars etc met lot old friends over country Canada has some criticism having Council meetings large gatherings such trade shows etc feel im portant VPs visible acces sible public better Toledo some other show meeting talking people went Frequency Committee meeting Thursday night after Council meeting Sure wish could get enthusiastic about proposal Somehow calling 10 kc spread com mercial users operate up 400 watts clear channel exclusive use just doesnt sit well some excitement couple weeks ago Buddy Irwin called said Get video camera hurry over Lake Grapevine Im going lift some dinosaur tracks out canyon seems recent floods uncovered some 90 million year old hadrosaur tracks Haught Corporation volunteered helicopter remove deeply eroded wash Buddy hands tull crosswinds gusting 33 knots rocks weighing about 1/ ton However went well got some excel lent pictures hadrosaur tracks shook up scientific community because 30 ton dinosaur definitely land dweller should have whole area according textbooks under ocean 90 million years ago Oh well much science Some local newsthere will seaplane fun fly August 22 Contact Tom Blakeney 1-214-647-2841 details location Also Metroplex Fun Fly going again Well elections coming up Ill running again District VIII VP However no matter sure vote way modeler have getting representation want AMA Colorado as C Nebraska 0 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Disirici IX Vice-Presideni 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada CO 80005 AasociaO Vice-PreedwOs Robert 8a11 2822 S CotOman Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lao 3701 5 4411 Sr Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Maroern 429 Dogwood Grofoon ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 5163 Cloudas Sloon Falls SD 571 03 column material coming through thoughtfulness courtesy several great District IX modelers Minot ND comes following let ter Robert Moore Secretary/Treasurer Minot Aircraft Modeler Club Sounds group has already adopted ele mentary school Reading March 82 issue District Report noticed two articles involving com ments youth hats off club members Mr John Anderson John came up idea getting club involved Annual Winter Fest held Minot ND organizing Indoor AMA Cub meet fifth sixth graders using school event great success Forty Cubs given out everyone showed contest Model aircraft kits given top three longest flight times club very proud Mr Anderson way working promote model aviation types Since first year club has involved such activity unsure Cubs order Next year hope double order try get other clubs state involved Also have heard something about Seasons Flyers Patchif have information would like hear about Thank time Roberts question about District IX Season Flyer Patch leads well let ter Vince Gutschalk Editor Hanqar Talk newsletter Miniature Aero Sport sters Thornton-Northglen area Colorado Vince shares information regarding Season Patch program 'Would like take opportunity let know MAS have Season Flyer program full swing now going just great put charge program came conclusion best way keep track things get wallet-size cards made up MAS Season Flyer 19 Pilot Month DateWitnesS AUG SEP MAY JUN JUL Approved ASF Chairman OCT _____ _________________ NQV ______ ________________ DBC JAtJ FEB MAR APR July 1982 101 Brian Payton six year old Jonesboro AR Brian saved aluminum cans newspapers purchase Telemaster assisted building flying plane father Mike Payton enclosed have troops turn com pleted cards reason start August end July follows annual awards banquet month October have cards turned end July will give plenty time get patches ordered laid banquet time makes kinda nice reason designed cards wallet-size guys would likely have cards times thus readily available signed off witness Gene Carla Corson share follow ing report pictures Casper WY Casper Airmodelers Second Annual Model Show Sunrise Shopping Mall again year last weekend February over 60 airplanes also some boats cars trains show big success both Sunrise model club Some planes display stages completion gave people idea built two Pitts two jets Sopwith Pup gliders Control Lines others best display member club Marshall Earnshaw showing people repair Nosen J-3 Cub wrecked couple dsvc htfnre rho, AMA display brochures along posters pictures showing flying field some planes action CAP Civil Air Patrol hand run concession stand provide refresh ments participants crowd always doing club turn helps raise money chapter Sunrise merchants helped draw people show big sales ad vertising campaign radio local paper included model show main attractions merchants said best days since Christmas Other news Casperthis may right borderline timing Casper Airmodelers will holding Second An nual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In over Memorial Day weekend May 29-30 Lots prizes super flying site formation contact Bob Ball 2622 South Coffman Casper WY 82601 phone 307 265-5056 Dale Joan Alyea Pueblo CO sent picture below following presenta non Award Excellence earlier year Good news regarding long awaited frequencies granted AMA RCers FCC looks like will available end year Look information item other areas issue past MA issues Good work thanks AMA Frequency Committee Also good news regarding Building Fund reported approximately $1 20000 needed $1 60000 transi tion costs reached first April Toledo Show Look up date Headquarters Also keep associate vice-presidents state busy re ceiving personal club donations patches other available items can receive tax deductible donations will tually collectors items Building Fund drive has completed Associate Vice-President Dick Crowley will sharing total column cover issue August District IX tunate have AVPs have out working AMA Stay con tact with communications hope able recognize newsletter editors have mail ing lists columns news letters excellent source information whats happening District IX appreciate having arrive month Thanks dedicated folks give hours time month share whats happening through club news letters appreciated Arizona torta ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreui District X Vice-President 30757 Rae itnOlolS Rchn Palos Verdes CA B0274 Associate Vica-Presidasts Tony Capobanco 616 Laloma Ate Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 eob Reynolds RI 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ate Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chain Vista CA 92011 Last month mentioned attending San Francisco Vultures annual awards banquet After column sent maga zine received $25 check Building Fund Thanks lot fellows donation also received check San Fer nando Valley RC Flyers Building Fund Its $100 Thanks guys havent club twist arms came across once got chance catch breath function attended month house party new contest coordinators house Harry Apoian invited about 20 couples house dinner general good time asked bring great AMA Indoor film did shown guests well received Everyone said maker Dick Hardcastle really feel subject Well might flies Indoor some real heavyweights guest list Carl Goldberg Irwin Ohisson Sal Taibi Ed Slobod name few great time end month saw leaving rare midweek Council meeting Most held weekends minimize time away work cost three days vacation leave Wednesday Thursday Friday meeting meeting held Toledo prior famous trade show received report new building loan progress Its final stages ground breaking should May next film project will two part film spread over two years building RC trainer flying course cant learn fly film can show no-no etc Yes therell segment repairing also two part film will also put video cassette will sold project will under Dave Browns super vision will put together Jay Gerber also nixed idea removing CD status idle CDs Once CD always CD UNLESS let membership lapse must reapply credentials During meeting received word FCC approved first step request 100 additional frequencies would issue Notice Proposed Rulemaking luck frequencies will avail able years end Special interest group criteria recog nition established meeting group can obtain copy contacting HQ rule book printers should have received yours long before read ing John Worth come up proposal limited contest license fee $10 suggested would allow non-member enter sanctioned meet details need 102 Model Aviation Sky Corral RC Club n January LRI Travis McGin nis rict IX Vice-President Lew Quigiey Lity Pueblo Parks Recreation Department Morris Shanstrom Sky Corral RC Club President Sam Pisciotta auctioneer auction yearly event worked out Im Certain itll good contest though Write have suggestions itll next agenda Well meeting end June Wash ington DC youve got time lot discussion went fact FAI Free Flight team finals selection has West Coast too long motion recommend team finals selection committee find East Coast site 1984 trials passed abstained voting such motion obvious reasons nominated Lee Polansky Distin guished Service Award 10 years work Contest Board passed unanimously nominated Suzi Stream Superior Service Award work AMA booth trade shows also has spent countless hours Pattern tabulator Nats other Pattern meets years too passed unanimously Dont forget order AMA tabletop display next mall show Its sent no cost want show up club drop line promise talk too long asking Building Fund donation Thermals alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed MeCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainocao vic-Presidenu Al Caine, 1607 Soon Sim Pocarello 1083201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 E Viotosbung So Spokane WA 99208 Gick Wickline P0 Box 623 Kiamash Fail OR 97601 Chic Young 29020 tsr Ave Pederai Way WA 98003 Don ZIpoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 will read elsewhere issue FCC has released Notice Proposed Rule Making frequencies given good news began Executive Council meeting day before Toledo Show opened topic What does AMA us anyway comes up Academy now coming us 50 new airplane frequencies shared anyone wasnt FCC fairy delivered other AMA Frequency Committee chaired Bob Aberle did owe members committee great deal work did hard took great chunks personal timeall donatedthat could have used earning living being fain lies Less obvious equally important work done HQ staff Carl Maroney staff deserve hear modelers work above beyond call duty appreciated us now have new Contest Board Indoor models Contest Board mem ber District Xl Daven Hagen Dave dedicated Indoor flier competitor well-known very active Indoor circles ready input about Indoor matters address 19957 5 Redland Road Oregon City OR 97045 Speaking Contest boards now new rules cycle have rules changes get written up submitted contest board member may changes members both RC UC Boards very near future may want send proposals Ill pass Mark envelope contains rules change proposal indicate whether RC UC Word NorWesters Annual will August 1415 conflict Strat-O-Bats meet Strat-O-Bats FAI tune-up has resched uled August 1 Also hear year Misery Meet good weather change Rainier Prairie put up helicopters doing maneuvers down-wind side field Fortunately got cleared upat least particular situation anyone out with Army really need someone can help get Harts Lake site approved use 37 contestants Misery Meet 10 Canada seven Oregon rest locals noted several models lost worst story Tom Cashmans two fly-a-ways motor-bike fell third just recovered sympathies Tom UC circuit will BladderGrabber Kent June 27 may event Kent July 11-12 sure will summer meet Eugene August 15 dont forget Septem ber 11-12 will Washington State UC Championships Sometime October will Stuntathon 82 version heard may Fireball Event flown during Stuntathon get yours built bring along Portland Ill leave descriptions Toledo others want say chance meet John Van Hassel Now John edits Helena Flying Tigers newsletter pleasure meet him discuss things going Big Sky country As remember area should ex cellent places float-plane flying John said knew couple Perhaps someday could get float-plane Circuit established Barnstormers held Building Con test March 27-28 OMSI Portland 21 planes exhibited just used up space allotted quality entries excellent some unique entries Dave Tozer scratch builds designs own stuff entered DH-5 Ray Hess Osprey 2 completely scratch Both first class models Larry Wilson took Best Show P-51Da very nice job April 10-1 1 Corvallis Expo held 61 entries year lots lots very nice airplanes look Some people have exhibited past missed since always have great models show show several models modelers exhibited past showed promise planes out should brought shows everyone can enjoy Larry Wilson repeated Barnstormers win P-Si D got Public Choice Best Show Dick Smith enters models crash took Contestants Best Show very nice P47 Although weather wasnt exactly good Sunday Fun Fly won Len Ledson Klamath Falls entire contest result efforts people several clubs well worth effort attend Since photographer didnt attend Cor vallis Im sure will have photos get will include later column Coming up July 3-4 Haystack 82 Madras Perhaps Dick Tichenor Irwin Ohis son Joe Bridi will show up Dick told working Also July Barnstromers will host annual Bi-Plane Contest Delta Park Portland year date moved 25th July attempt find better weather can get Reno 13th through 19th June World Scale Champs unlikely will have contest caliber area near future thing Scale go Reno some pictures Puyallup Expo Unfortunately dont have info concerning planes they obviously very nice models Pictures Bob Baich July 1982 103 U oy rIIIn MUIIIM LU OVIC meeting Puvallup Expo mcvi vein Ahlberg right Roger Misterek crowd swao meet lovely Stinson JUNIO Box FLIGHTN/ ED WHITTE 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 S Helping Others Thats what about /ping others month have three stories such help ungsters older newcomers need assistance too pro jected statistics advise us near future population older retired indi viduals ndidates aeromodeling will outnumber youngsters Also pictures depict assistance being given Control Line Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Radio Control beginners also need help especially areas aerodynamics craftsmanship first picture shows newcomer HARRY CULVER first model well-conconstructed Easy B made Micro-X kit recommend help BAMA member JOHN ZAIC Harry Junior Trinity School Manhattan lodged Easy B light disc 105 foot high Columbia University Low Library Rotunda Fortunately RON WILLIAMS able balloon down Quite heart pumper ones first day flying Later Harry posted best time 358 Hell back larger improved propeller break four minute mark pleasant outdoor scene photo right above taken retreat center Cascade Mountains BAMA member ROALD TWEET member English Department Augustine College Rock Island IL faculty teaches kids make fly airplanes Roald writes Like other modelers teach modeling continue get frustrated manufactur ers beautifullypictured unflyable kits have probably turned kids off modeling other single source has begun change past few years still kids meet have never seen model fly well Thats dont get hobby would like see magazine turn out some simple fun plans teachers could use time time would benefit anything else picture shows Professor Tweet awarding ribbons beginners AMA Cubs recom mend such groups move fast possible other kits instance Jascos Flash X-1 8 now two-column photo show ing part BEN SASNETTs California group - lets quote Bens letter Just short note let know Ive constant reader column Im still working Juniors Control Line Enclosed shot about half current active members LA VERNE HEIGHTS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meet two three times weekly fly Saturdays hold monthly AMA sanctioned Control Line con test Prevalent designs Phase Phase II' planes powered Cox Black Widows have lot fun Thanks due parent volunteers JOAN KYLE BEN MATHISON really help kids out NORRIE LEVENTHAL helps contest JIM PETERSEN has come through prizes discounts HOBBY BENCH Glendora kids shown fifth grade have first third sixth several seventh graders too Beginning Aero Modelers Association BAl4A gathering together good group helpful modelers need par ticipation too An annual membership period -it takes publish 10 issues BAMA s newsletter Star Skippers costs $10 cover part expenses mem bership lists helpful modeler willing answer discretion questions individual modelers groups trying get started Send membership checks made out order Ed Whitten/BAMA address above Thanks - inners young old whether Control Line Free Flight Radio Control oriented * * * * Keep building - keep flying trying See next month 104 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT put out monthly newsletter too Keep up good work kids Sean Gillette Rusty Kimbrough David Harmon William Kyle Middle row Rolfe Timmons Haruhi Ross Mark Mathison Bottom Doug Hill Scott Panzarella Sergio Hererrathe La Verne Heights Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
The following summarizes actions spring AMA Executive Council meeting Toledo OH copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headq uarters available approximately July 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting June 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 attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA I Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Paul Crowley Chairman Free Flight Team Selection Committee Dwayne Ren ken financial consultant guest Hardy Brodersen Present Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements a Results two-part ballot Presi dent Council changing previously agreed upon location date Spring Council meetingi 2 voted 5 no 7 yesneed ed 2/3 majority change failed second part ballot concerning three-year term officers conversion plan passedi 2 yes 1 no b Agenda items proposing Council meeting agenda items should accompany items brief descriptions topics possible include intended motions cut-off date acceptance Council meeting agenda subjects shall six weeks prior meeting Items proposed after time may accepted agenda topics discussion will allowed brought vote c Information item letter AMAs legal counselor clarifying Article II Section 4 AMA Bylaws dealing quorums Council meetings referred Bylaws Committee study possible amend ment Bylaws I Previous Minutes passed unani mously approve January 30 1982 Council meeting minutes amended pre vious mail inputs Council members II Executive VP Report Chief Financial Officer Jim McNeill summarized three part report dated April 1 1982 distributed Council members regarding AMAs interest bearing investments intercom munication between AMA Headquarters departments personal observations con clusions about AMAs Supply Service department During discussion suggestion reinvestments made day-to-day basis maximize returns wat advised Executive Director seek input Business Advisors Committee area intercommunication noted HQ executive staff has regular meetings minutes proceed ings will sent Council Ill Committee Reports A Scholarships Brodersen gave brief interim report stating detailed loan program report should ready presenta tion summer meeting B Frequencies Worth announced awaiting word same day outcome FCC Commission meeting Washington DC would determine future AMAs petition spectrum relief 72 76 MHz band Worth also nounced would evening meet ing AMAs Frequency Committee modeling industry manufacturers stating Council invited attend Subsequently became known FCC voted re lease NPRM C Building Fund Worth advised three four executors Howard McEntee Fund approved transference Building Fundawaiting word fourth person also hobby industry will present AMA check excess $40000 Toledo Show Worth also reported Vince Mankowski final stages negotiation legal financial people connected building project ground breaking expected occur sometime May Meanwhile raffle project will conducted since attorney ad vises such activity illegal D Films Chairman Byrne reported stat ing two Committee meetings held new two year film project developed produce RC Building Flight Training Film approved unanimously proceed E Contest Director Qualification Sears reported accumulating information opinions subject CD rating found no significant opposition questionnaire aspiring CDs must pass much opposition losing CD status inac tivity motion continue CD rating policy provided membership continuous CD status will removed membership lapses passed unanimously continued page 94 90 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 K opsis- Executive Council Meeting 4/1-2 MI oieuo MIM peciai ervces LIrector uari Maroney distributed releases concerning FCCs action provide RC frequencies displayed two 900 MHz ex perimental sets AMA has purchased tests determine suitability such equip ment future RC operations 900 MHz program aimed 1990s good example AMAs efforts look toward future providing current RC frequency needs rPidtP Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockort NY 14094 FRIENDS& ENEMIES have fortunate make friends President AMA have certain ly alienated few weI1 Such nature position Now pen carefully poised shall assuredly become popular following statements about recently published letter own VPs columns happened last year over Labor Day weekend crowd spectators esti mated between 4000 8000 AMA show teams during part its demon stration allowed challenged young lady audience fire shotgun model aircraft passing flight missed thank God result kind lunacy could devastating wait Could whole thing part act young lady really part group shotgun loaded blanks Sure could part act gun loaded powder aircraft equipped make smoke hit ground fire pub lished letter makes no such indication impression left audience whole heck lot less image worked long acquire publics eye act should have perpetrated leaves questioning intelligence level involved should done own AMA show teams suggests show teams rate beginning feel above need follow AMA safety code normal rational behavior Make no mistake would sooner see show team program disbanded allow single perso4ial injury due unsafe practices Actions such foregoing can result sayin Physician heal thyself suggestsShow teams clean up act THE REST OF VA OK far half upset Now Ill get rest ya commercial pilot sits inside aircraft able feel movement aircraft FAA regulations require con sume alcoholic beverages eight 12 hours before flies constantly reminded media occasionally police must drive auto after drinking alcoholic beverages must some modelers insist can fly equally well two beers can NOT likely Dont misjudge memy drink bourbon rocks surely enjoy cooling rum tonic blazing hot day Buffalo NOT flying field unless am finished flying day So AMA ban intoxicating beverages flying fields ENFORCEMENT can say else has drinking want tell buddy cant fly because think has drinking Would As Contest Director have courage stop contestant flying consuming alco holic beverages better think about subject think hard about before friends becomes victim perpetrator accident due impaired abilities Better yet lay magazine aside write letter VP knows feelings NOW FAI ordinary member AMA thought fairly knowledgeeble about FAIafter read magazine took said month year after year became Vice-President began slowly realize somewhat deficient area Council meeting agenda items concerning FAI found myself asking lot questions didnt take long became quite knowledgeable over again became President found myself suddenly total immersion situa tion needing advanced crash course FAI immediately enmeshed high level international FAI affairs well domestic FAI issues Its very large intricate subject much history could go length describing very knowledgeable have become column have chosen singular theme FAI Team Selec tion Committees least decade ago because ongoing controversies centered around method o developing world championship team selec tion programs Executive Council discussing ways means demo cratic process wotild enable volvement decision making special interest groups diminishing need Headquarters directives necessity exercised world cham pionships team selection cycle time differences opinion concerning single VS multiple team finals meets preliminary qualification require ments practically programs constant state confusion criticism committee concept has gone through several years metamorphosis before attaining its present format came being Actually 1976/77 saw inception modern-day team selection committees first two being Outdoor Indoor Free Flight basic document under FAI team selection committees operate entitled FAI Program Management Line Authority first published Model Aviation January 1977 page 60 take trouble read will note very basicreally frame within committee allowed much flexibility flexibility factor seen vital ensure accommodation special needs category instance team selection programs have qualification stages same fee structure same method selecting team manager ever under guidelines committee has same basic responsibility deliver program format acceptable AMA president qualified program partic pants other requirements share example di rectly responsible AMA presidentjust thought Id mention overriding principle i interested parties have input team selection program development through district committee representa tive chairman program parti cipants have opportunity vote pro gram matters After Free Flight Committees estab lished themselves through special inter est groups followed CL Combat RC Soaring RC Aerobatics understand near future special interest organizations CL Aerobatics Scale may choose establish team selection committees hope conclusion after few years close association inner workings committees find whole concept highly workable beneficial FAI commu nity few rough spots because committees really still infancy go along learning im proving things get better year want extend very sincere thank FAI team selection committee mem bers chairmen task arduous rewards appreciation very small VP NOMINATIONS Under newly revised Bylaws implementation plan approved Execu tive Council year will see elections held Districts 2 4 6 8 10 NOW time write letter nomination districts candidate choice Remember NO ONE automatical ly nominated incumbent year ballot can list up three candidates office write-ins will allowed no runoff electionsa plural ity vote will elect vote Last year candidates running un opposed MUST good candidate district Dont let hap pen district Talking ProudTalking Progress FCC Drops RC Requirement AMA Frequency Committee Chairman Bob Aberle has advised effort eliminate rules essential administration Personal Radio Service FCC has dropped requirement RC modelers maintain copies Part 95 rules part station records Report & Order adopted April 14 1982 became effective May 6 1982 July 198291 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Stan Wennerstrom Mesa AZ writes February wrote AMA refund second membership purchased year As date no reply first week January paid 1982 membership Jan uary 30 entered sanctioned contest Buckeye AZ pay another membership field because first arrived second week February first membership card arrived No85878 next week wrote fora refund Thefourth week second AMA ticket No 44343 arrived Part fault first application used Earnest S sec ond used Stan Now beginning April magazines flooding Help alarmed Stan full powers AMA hierachy churning overtime Washington unscramble perplexing enigma will get immediate refund Mike Woodfolk said happens occa sionally folks should ever happen write Mike John Brown Santa Ana CA writes am interested model aviation AMA tory need 1966 thru 1981 fifteen year history book AMA Its good project resurrect agree John promised myself AMA Historian Im hamstrung other AMA projects can help Bill Zimmer AMA Associate VP Varna IL writes Cost sanitation system 1981 Nats $294100 World Championships RC Soaring $4567332 Nats planning meet ings $653896 Could costs cut area Are HQ staff salaries included Nats expenses What difference does make working Lincoln Washington Thanks keeping eye expenses Bill doesnt hurt stay public information Alan Phillips St Joseph MI asks have heard AMA spent less $4000 recent election runoff bulk rate 1 Oc letter times 80000 members comes $8000 plus paper answer Alan actually $8000 spent runoff neces sary because old Bylaws required MAJORITY vote win election Janu ary year Leader Members changed Bylaws now PLURALITY gets votes necessary win no expensive runoffs ever again Herk Stokely Virginia Beach VA writes AMA must find way develop OPEN ARMS policy non-members thousands RC sets sold country month yet impulse buyers get local fields find armed guards officials rules long arm Thus go mile down road crowd ed schoolyard try own could dangerous want AMA officials guys find way protect clubs get people come fly models us know problems now get work solve Yes Herk suggestions Vartges Papazian Westland Ml writes neglected return $625 credit voucher possession renewed 1982 dues wrote letter month ago received no reply hope way AMA treats members Vartges need send piece paper actual voucher AMA HQ Attn Mike Woodfolk AMA will mail back check lose paper voucher dont get money get back CONTEST DIRECTOR UPDATE recent Council meeting Toledo OH Contest Directorships discussed No positive action taken set up sys tem canceling CD licenses alternative passing periodical written test crucial action taken however means henceforth Contest Directors must keep AMA dues paid year year CD lets membership lapse year comes back later comes CD status presume status Leader Mem ber would preserved Im sure point nonetheless no CD lieneses out new application through district VP new test $20 fee So CD consider point President John Grigg appointed new CD Committee Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim Sears myself asked assignment Mr Grigg obliged necessary appoint new committee because gentle man started CD business resigned AMA Council around end January 1982 would like thank concerned Contest Directors over country have come forward written dis trict VPs AMA HQ sensitive issue vitally important keep up communicate Council members Academy continues grow size rapidly aspect CD flap has touched several knowledge able seasoned experienced Contest Direc tors have written difficult define put words CD officiating meet providing Academy Model Aeronautics contestants some thing cannot measured written test providing leadership accepting responsibility monitor run meet using God-given common sense life time experience handling getting along other imperfect people trying fair trying see everyone has good time treated courteously goes home happy None things can taught rule book written test As far notion Contest Director might right up-to-date latest rules draw attention CD Ive ever seen contests Ive attended since 1936 a/ways has AMA rule book pocket One-third one-fourth contestants FF contest have AMA rule book boxes back pockets point new AMA law comes up field competition resolved instantly AMA rule books coming out air CD al ways having last final say should really heavy stuff CD does cannot measured written test Shown above Birmingham RC Club Presi dent Dick Evans pretty wife Anna standing behind Dicks Carl Gold berg airplane something-or-other powered 05 15 Sunday flier lets Anna fly plane sometimes important family group father daughter friend Leelee Freeman kindergarten already keenly interested Radio Control model planes age five al ready telling father Jesse Freeman 92 Model Aviation believe As th no r u5 pruiiy ivususer wrna ing Novice Pennyplane record setting flight m Moffett Field N4M last March 11 Did Marnie learn Free Flight stuff herself Well probably did shown teaching grandfather Robert Meuser some fine points hobby has done fine job raising schooling Grumpy about aerodynamics because has since become Senior Editor National Free Flight Society Digest gallantly passing informa tion along others build fly also go what James Martin left keen RC flier competitor also Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Busy April started bang Toledo April 1 AMA Executive Council meeting also combined meeting AMA Fre quency Committee RC industry repre sentatives same day word came Washington FCC approved re leasing its long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM would offer SO new frequencies Radio Control model aircraft flying April 13 NPRM actually appeared calling 30-day public comment period before final FCC action proposal would taken AMA HQ copied mailed almost 3000 copies over country major effort get word out April 30 AMA Frequency Committee HQ staff members AMAs legal counsel RC industry representatives met again Washington area put together joint response support FCC pro posal effort aimed achieving what actively sought about five years RC frequencies gain relief growing interference problems permit expansion accommodate phenomenal growth RC has doubled AMAs membership past 10 years April 1982 significant month AMAs history topped FCC officially authorizes use new frequencies probably before end year dues money made possible Good Things Are Happening go about getting flying field have never have just lost have years circumstances differ course have never field chances new club perhaps under guid ance some folks have moved area want continue hobby case probably dont have much public image community means uphill climb get recognition What shortcuts can take hobby shop town does owner rate terms public relations kind guy does get involved What full-scale airplane groups exist town can go get some supportradio TV local newspaper avenues can explore best idea list right beginning flying site search Dont forget service clubs local youth groups opportunities will exist help model aviation program have just lost field odds good have flying region some time least have nucleus members some public exposure credit first thing to identify lost field hadwas re sult development land industry housing result complaint about noise unsafe behaviour simply property owner decided something else land such switch pasture another crop lost field result prob lem first thing to make stiffer field rules let membership know new rules will enforced whether apply mufflers overflying certain areas Remember also AMA Safety Code proscribes flying over pits spectator parking areas violate rule insurance can void Noise can difficult complaints handle because subjective matter open sym pathy police local courts can discount fact lawn mowers make much noisethey classed neces sary nuisance model airplanes spite above comments title says good things happening Let give some examples can am going mention names people involved Marietta GA Dan Dougherty runs Com plete Hobby Supply shop city has business long interest expanding volume giving folks Marietta got Control Line group started contacted AMAs Flying Site Department see what materials could made available him would support appeal City per mission fly public property Headquar ters quick respond provided Dan package public relations oriented documents used soften up local officials happy conclusion story Dans group Control Line enthusiasts has grown because success ful quest flying room Dan now going full steam ahead new effort get flying space Smyrna neighboring city group fliers planning help get Smyrna group its feet soon site permit granted Shows what person can makes up good plan executes Nice work Dan Milwaukee WI Faced loss flying site Aero Park because great increase number Ultralight planes using field Milwaukee Flying Elec trons started search area another flying site located area formerly owned Miller Brewing Company property donated Village Menomonee Falls WI nature preserve recreation area very much done use place Under guid ance Russell Knetzger done lot groundwork case Milwaukee County Flying Site now being used Rainbow Aeromodelers Society presenta tion developed appearance made before Village Board presenta tion took form questions answers making very straightforward non-fliers understand such items safety insurance protection Village After two appearances Club granted per mission use field Sibley IA Early 1981 Bob Godfredson called Sibley tell want ed get club going would like find flying site Later called again tell looked over situation appeared best place fly would local airport property getting some support couple hardnoses felt FAA would close down field model aviators allowed use AMA Headquarters keeps close touch Airspace Air Traffic Rules Division FAA know positively there no rules forbidding model acti vities airports As cases safety common sense necessary because it fly significantit what fly fly fly count Bob used information gave him after some meetings gained okay fly airport summer 1981 Bob group ran mall show get some added visibility new club Westminster MD nicest letters received year came Ray Miles Westminster Aero Modelers included several photographs new flying field Ray group exchanging let ters phone calls Headquarters long time easy understand joy letter expressed after ten years month effort got goahead use lovely piece land Spillway end Piney Run Park would take pages detail work club its members went through pursue flying opportunity sure get big effort intelligence ap proach perseverance courtesy coopera tion handled paperwork carefully completely met County people necessary convinced local officials support needed justified fine job fine bunch people Anderson CA really nice letter aerial photograph Anderson International Miniature Airport came Richard Beckman Secretary Shasta Flying Eagles have paved strip en larged later nice shade trees pit area discourage overflying people July 198293 See next month. FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident parked planes lovely barbecue pit picnic tables plenty parking hop ing get well drilled help irriga tion Richard told important aspects request city state would asking financial help project AMA site owner insurance important plus having club member real estate business accustomed working City Council great help club built positive public image through static dis plays shopping malls capped off display Shasta County Dis trict Faira very nice result planned ef fort congratulations club club has enjoyed some success let hear along some pictures field nice share experiences others because club just might able show way club searching field Let us Headquarters act clearing house valuable information thanks off Styles Synopsis continued page 90 F Bylaws Mathews distributed recom mended amendments Bylaws draft Standing Rules Standing Rules will discussed voted upon future meeting Bylaws Amendment rec ommendations approved 11 2 against 4 11 1 abstained EVP also agreed amendments will sent Leader Member vote until after summer Executive Council meeting 10 3 against NAA 11 4 1 abstained EVP G Noise Izzo reported next Council meeting Committee makeup long range plans would presented also noting opinion FAI Pattern must pass noise qualification Nats team finals proposed noise tests intro duced local meets qualify flying aid developing familiarity current requirements H Nats Procedures Foreman reported tentative April date set committee meeting DC Headquarters Also concerning 82 Nats Worth reported several concerns unexpected high cost Indoor site rental previously no charge AMA confirmation suitable FF site temporarily suspended due severe weather conditionsto decided Nats Execu tive Committee after spring inspection con troversy over RC transmitter frequency checking During discussion Indoor site cost problem moved John Byrne seconded 82 Indoor Nats held Lakehurst NJ motion drawn favor imposing thousand dollar ceiling amount cost obtaining Indoor flying site Lincoln cost exceeds $1000 Indoor Nats shall can celled motion passed 12 2 against EVP 10 subject frequency checking Nats noted though Nats Executive Committee decided eliminate activity should over ruled protect RC competitors After seeking opinions RC equipment manufacturers evening frequency meet ing supported Councils conclusion being given assurance loan spectrum analyzer Airtronics Council voted unanimously reinstate trans mitter checking Nats I Safety Mathews advised Don Lowe being approached chairmanship announcement would made next meeting J Special Interest Groups Brown distri buted Special Interest Group Recognition Program Document unanimously approved Recognition Committee program appointed President Ed McCollough Chairman Ed Izzo John Byrne K Bylaws Committee Member Election Voting produced tie broken President favor Jim Sears L CD Dues/Qualification study subject President appointed Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim McNeill Jim Sears M Sargent Petitions As follow up January 82 minutes Committee re ported follows 1 - implementation program would provide non-AMA members insured fly single non-AMA event scheduled AMA sanctioned competition duration specific competition payment one-time special insur ance fee. Following Committee recommendation President appointed Dave Brown Chair man Ed Izzo Hardy Brodersen Carl Maroney associate advise surance aspect 2 - schedule license classifica tions mittee recommended no actionseparate license classification /cate gories feasible time 3 t five year rules change cycle. Committee recommended no actionimpractical would detrimental new growing events 4 ---- least twelve month contest calendar published. Committee noted already implemented test basis 'Competition News section Model Aviation May issue IV Special Interest Groups Rights Privileges Brodersen asked should obligation imposed contest board members accept SIG inputs Pro con discussion revealed consensus special interest groups have valuable respected advisory role contest boards formal inputs should considered contest board member cannot expected compromise judgementcannot com pelled vote automatically favor such suggestions V Museum Curator Worth noted needed definition direction Council what AMA museum con cept shall decided museum advisory committee would appointed President after consultation Frank Ebling VI Surplus Trophies Frank Ehling directed provide list trophies available Council members VII PR Department Reorganization Worth presented new PR department budget revised HQ organizational diagram noted Larry Bolich left AMA replacement being actively sought VIII Standing Rules Mathews advised Standing Rules Bylaws would contain section Standing Committees does appear edited version Standing Rules draft distributed CouncilStanding Committees will treated separately IX Membership Sales Hobby Shops Action postponed until summer meet ing President asked Executive Direc tor redefine proposal incorporate ideas arising discussion single contest membership $10full VS temporary mem bership standard way determining insurance becomes effective X Special Membership Disabled Mathews advised mid-year would have proposal submit review Councileffectivity goal 1983 XI Business Advisors Committee Worth reported individual financial expertise complete five man commit tee volunteered Mr Dwayne Renken Worth noted met Mr Renken further discussions would held explore ideas money management XII Budget Review Balance Sheet Income Expense Statements year ending December 31 1981 reviewed AMAs Executive Director Comp troller answering questions giving expla nations requested projected deficit area FAI expenses detailedlargely due higher usual travel costs usual CL team Sweden other team travel Russia Romania Discussion closed no changes proposed 1982 budget XIII Youth/Beginners A McGinnis suggested district youth/beginner coordinator could posi tive step asked Council inputs subject B Bringing Model Airplanes Public Coordinated Program Proposal Larry Miles directed President distributed Council also Worths responding letter C Dr Sandy Franks proposal pilot seed project supply three month Model Aviation subscription junior high school libraries Fort Worth/Dallas high school libraries Forth Worth Dallas metropolitan area approved unani mously D The President instructed Geoff Styles memo entitled Adopt-A-School suggests ways whereby AMA clubs can get involved youth communities sent Council review IXV District Displays approved may returned Headquarters anytime repair replacement con tact person Headquarters concerning same Geoff Styles XV AMA Stationery Several Council members remarked usefulness three part note/letter forms asked HQ send supply Council members also noted list available forms should developed standard numbered catalog sent Council reference also better quality prestige letterhead should obtained XVI Indoor Records President ad vised Free Flight Contest Board just made determination Indoor records ceiling heights directed re suIts FF CB action turned over new Indoor Contest Board further consideration makeup new door Contest Board confirmed District appointed 2Merrick Andrews 3Walt VanGorder 4Don Srull 5Dr John Martin 6Chris Matsuno 7 Richard Doig 8Bud Tenny Chairman 9Stan Chilton 10Clarence Mather 11 Dave Hagen 94 Model Aviation XVII Primary RC Categories motion enable creation separate RC Contest Boards defining RC Aerobatics RC Soar ing RC Racing primary categories failed 7 against 3 23 114 abstained NAA 4710 also noted advisory boards concept used Control Line has yet used RC its full potential XVIII AAAA Indoor Meet Brodersen noted NFFS NIMAS jointly sponsoring 25 event three day Indoor meet West Baden June alternative lower ceiling site Nats substitute since dates chosen allow attendance both contests motion passed unanimously grant 4-A contest status meet XIX Executive Compensation Bill Bieda proposed key-man insurance program could provide extra retirement income expense AMA committee appointed review subject Bill Mathews Chairman Dave Brown Chuck Foreman XX Member Lists/Directories Worth ad vised trom time time subject has come up negative response Council pointed out publish complete club list magazine becomes public property send advertising members magazine Following discussion approved unani mously investigation implemented feasibility providing mailing service modeling industry use such list subject AMA approval pend ing Headquarters submission specific proposal approval Council XXI Use Blazers Patches mo tion limit use AMA blazers blazer patches Executive Council Head quarters staff members involved public transactions passed 13 1 against An amendment allow sale blazer patches AMAs cost authorized including AVPs through Vice-Presidents passed 12 2 against 7 10 XXII AMA Telephone Costs Worth re ported depth study made incoming outgoing telephone calls Headquarters showing concerted effort has reduced cost outgoing calls cost incoming calls remains high due ly collect calls Headquarters officers require operator assistance thus expensive direct dialing Also noted various studies made feasi bility installing WATS line concluding would cost effective motion Executive Director authorized vestigate cost independent study compare correlate cost coming WATS line possible savings costs reduced costs correspondence passed 9 3 against 3 ED EVP 2 ab stained 6 7 XXIII Free Flight Finals Site item begun last Council meeting Foreman expounded Free Flight finals site history obvious disproportionate votes West makes impos sible obtain different vote other what participants West desire After considerable discussion motion Council recommend next pro grams FAI Free Flight team selection finals held east Mississippi site suitable semi-finals will consid ered adequate finals passed 6 4 against 3 7 9 11 4 abstained 6 8 10 NAA XXIV National Election/VP Simultane ous running national district offices discussed Two motions attempted withdrawn person cannot hold existing office running another individual allowed aspire two simultaneous offices elected both resign lower office would filled current procedure decided topic would placed agenda next meeting XXV Optional Insurance Problems previous program discussed conclusion such program again authorized should given advance notice Model Aviation offset identification confusion President instructed Ex ecutive Director present Council approval future insurance solicitation pro gram showing exact details XXVI Magazine Policies answer McColloughs question concerning editorial policies President stated restric tions upon editor removed criteria existing moment injunction lose money hQwever say editor subject Council criticism motion Council go record recommending editor care taken selection cover material view fact magazine also intended promotion model avia tion schools youth passed 9 3 against 17 ED 2 abstained EVP 10 XXVII VP Allowances motion crease per diem allowance Council members $25 passed 8 3 against 2 5 10 3 abstained NAA 16 XXVIII Headquarters Policies Following some discussion expressing concern about telephone courtesy Executive Director advised employees instructed members treated politely respect basis customers fore assumed right controversy XXIX Alcohol/Drugs Contests After much discussion approved addition Rule Book Council give irrevocable authority Contest Director AMA sanctioned contest disqualify prevent flying competitor ability fly impaired CDs opinion use alcohol drugs 12 1 against 10 1 abstained 4 XXX Model Aviation Day President directed unused $600 authorized New York Citys Model Aviation Day 1981 carried over use same pro gram 1982 XXXI Awards Several motions awards duly moved seconded passed unani mously Superior Service two Distin guished Service Identification published after awards made XXXII Next Meeting Saturday June 26 DC passed 13 1 against 10 President also announced Nominat ing Committee meeting will held Nats August 4 900 pm Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presi dent area Complete commu nications linkwrite tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT cd Izzo District Vice-Prosideot 483 Fiske St Hoiliston MA 01746 Aenociate Vice-Prosidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Mud Street NashuaNI-i 03060 Don Krafft P0 8oo 182873 Horitoso Ln Doobury MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06850 two days prior Toledo Ohio RC Exposition attended second Council meeting Some major issues acted upon 1 The approval $70000 budget produce RCtrainingfilm two phases first cover construction installation equipment second flight training film giving rudiments neces sary helpful beginning modeler believe film will great boon RC phase hobby will first time attempt produce training film can utilized broadly modeling clubs hobby shops educational institutions etc 2 A vote taken approved people having CD licenses present time will able retain long continue membership through AMA received well written letter Earl Bud Gay expressing dissatis faction intent dropping CD licenses reissuing upon requalifica tion 3 After very extensive discussion voted approved recommend FF Contest Board next FF Champion ships held east VP Activities During last month attended two mall shows first being Auburn Mall presented Central Massachusetts RC Modelers David Hook President Mike Hoef fler Treasurer Albert Rano VicePresident club end Mall exhibition area continually showed two AMA films display helium filled controllable balloon impressed wide array models covering categories RC next mall show attended Bedford Mall Bedford NH models display down length mall also beautifully constructed finished Dlanes July 198295 Above ot three pictures took Mall Pictured Bob Brodeur Asso date Vice-President area donated bicycle raffled off Helen Sowa dressed clown passed out helium balloons children right Joe LaCourse President New Hampshire Flying Tigers club sponsored show next picture Louise wife manning AMA booth selling items Building Fund Louise continues whenever go club public function FAI new Pattern rules have aroused lot controversy have received numerous letters comments voicing objections First new pattern calls com plete turn-around pattern imposes quite burden primarily entirely different type airplane required plus developing new equipment costly time consum ing Also considered difficulty judg ing type pattern believe new method should found whereby FAI representative obtains better sampling attitudes prefer ences US fliers contact just very few leading US fliers before voting such drastic proposals has recommended incor porate present Masters Class Ex pert Class have separate class FAI alone must very careful tail doesnt wag dog have modelers US other parts world 96 Model Aviation District Activities Correction Southern New England RC Championships will held Waterford CT Airport JUNE 5 JUNE 6 Joe Giar dm0 CD has assured meet will conducted very excellent way has past very well run contest RC Prop Busters super job suring everyone good time meet Concord Aero Guidance Society New Hampshire sponsoring World War II Military Sport Scale Fly-In June 13 Giant /4 Scale Flyln July 11 August 29 having RC Sport Scale Fly-In both Flight Static events will held Hopkinton Dam New Hampshire information contact Barry Smith603/863-2480 evening April 20 pleas ure being program Cape Ann Radio Control Club Lynofield MA started question answer period pertaining AMA activities Follow ing gave presentation airplane flight trimming very active group show tell session monitored club President Fred Zealor New Jesey Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Amdete Vce-Premdesste Pete 8ianchini 260 S Broedwey Yonkers NY 10705 Prsnk Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piecatawey NJ 08854 Hank Likee 4 Cory Dr Tows Rite- NJ 08753 Adam Settier 50 Randl Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Welt Throne 208 Windeenere Rd Syrecae NY 13219 Second District Thoughts MAD 6in case wondering what about hasten translate inform refers forthcoming SIXTH MODEL AVIATION DAY IN NEW YORK say New York because WHERE will happen much NEW JERSEY NEW YORK happening Actually DISTRICT 2 spectacular lt central focal point Rockefeller Plaza gravitational destination tourists over world located upon stretch three blocks just above ice-skating rink world-re nowned statue Prometheus himself appears flight executing slowroll Note example following photo graph taken first MAD 1975 appears reaching Horace Hagens airborne chopper microphone seem awe-stricken personal negotiations J Dool Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Depart ment have paid off date year will Saturday August 14 next effort will consist securing Mayor Koch offi cial proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day New York obtained such proclamation five consecu tive years beginning 1975 chore successfully accomplished Jack Fraher continuing AMA member Riverdale area New York hope modelers within striking distance event will attend display airplane models Though contest accepted sense MAD exhibition prizes awarded after session eye-appeal criteria judging celebritytype non-modelers three block long assortment model aircraft numbering hundreds will feature outstanding rally always full coverage will given branches news media will no flying plenty activity will mark day noon until approxi mately 500 pm first MAD 1975 well over 100 modelers placed 250 model aircraft display won derful day enjoyed actual participants also estimated 10000 tourists other spectators thrilled what saw Having grown larger since inception affairs have always yielded AMA its membership fact us fly model airpalnes rich reward form nationwide international publicity favorable sortPR cannot bought dollars alone Members clubs compris ing Radio Control Association Greater New York Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York specializing Control Line working hard make years MAD biggest best ever Please help us participating further details contact Dick Brooks evenings 516/536-6253 started Back 1975 Rockefeller Center Public Relations Depart ment asked General Brooke Allen representing AMA affiliate National Aero nautic Association NAA unveiling bust Charles Lindbergh Rockefeller Center whether would possible stage aviation exhibition Rockefeller Plaza NAA passed question along its affiliate AMA turn contacted local VP assistance Recognizing value magnitude such opportunity lost no time soliciting aid said RCAGNY AMACGNY response immediate highly effective prestige event further enhanced thoughtful action Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Department headed Miss Rita Gallagher event did take place 1980 1981 consequence am always asked visit club contest going have another MAD So long last answer Saturday August 14 1982 planes unloading conveyances 48th Street entrance Rockefeller Plaza 1000 am order show may begin promptly noon Indoor Contest Board am pleased nounce Merrick Pete Andrews has appointed has accepted position Indoor Contest Board member representing AMA District II Pete re tired engineer resides 100 River Road tollowing picture shows Bob DiMeo Leo Buffinton Paul Duclose busy raffle desk received good response public FAI Rule Proposal A-il Bogota NJ 07603 started aero modeling 1928 resident Philadelphia PA since has engaged phases indoor outdoor flying Beginning 1950 Pete concentrated Indoor models holds national records set during years 1934 through 1980 hon ors include among others follow ing Indoor World Championship distinctions 1970Team Member 1972World Champion 1974Participant 1976Manager World Champion Team 1980Team Member World Champion Team wish Pete well newest modeling pursuit confident outstanding qualifications assignment Pete highly respected Indoor modelers everywhere Building Fund Substantial contributions have made new AMA home Reston VA Somers RC Club Somers NY Blue Angels Club New York City Some donations reported Hence am current day-to-day standing have feeling however still holding earlier rating second highest contributing district country Ill will come out first long run Film Project Committee As Chairman committee can report tht may ex pect sensational developments area Committee member Dave Brown has come up training film program expect will actually pay itself pro duce better fliers shorter time could ask anything Dave will probably detail column shall yield point except say following completion flight training film scheduled premiere Janu ary 1985 shall start work MY entry THE AMA AND YOU Newsletter Note pleased have listed receive copies two District 2 newsletters first entitled Dope Sheet issued Pine Barons Model Airplane Club located Vin centown NJ Speaking eloquently general value newsletters clubs agree Editor Joe Di Cara writes number area clubs have sent us newslet ters have asked exchange welcome has given some new ideas letter importantly learn lot good modeling ideas hear about events would otherwise miss letters brought meet ing read something good pre sented will reprint it' other welcome addition harvest newsletters called LIFTS NewsFlyer Guess what LIFTS abbreviation Give up stands Long Island Fly Together Society Cleverly appropriate dont think Bob Brassell Editor Another deucedly clever title appears top Ed Whittens New York Indoor Times Please add name mailing list may know what YOUR club doing thus position re port readers matters interest Lakehurst Air Show note just received AVP Hank Likes Toms River NJ reads follows Navy Air Engineering Center NAEC Lakehurst NJ presenting another Navy Air Show year 29-30 May Memorial Day weekend years show will feature Navys F-i 8 Hornet F-i 4 Tomcat Navy parachutists Blue Angels addition Oscar Boesch sailplane solo Flying Farmer French Connection Stearman 450 wing walker aerobatics champion Leo E Loudenslager will marvel us aerial skills demonstration Giant model aircraft will commence ii am Saturday Sunday Gates open 10 am both days Errata hasten correct Contest Calendar error appeared last column wit Meet scheduled weekend June 5 61982 being held Radio Control Club Rochester NY should have listed Fun Fly rather SCALE rally believe some confusion event held Rochester MN instead New York understand however AMA has informed error will cor rect time prevent disappointment Hold Press Club President John bister just phoned inform West chester Radio Aeromodeler Society WRAM has voted $1500 contribution AMA Building Fund Isnt wonderful What note end report LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaideeta Joe Elbe, 36980 Valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 NoniS Holgane OH 43527 baird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. PInladelphia PA 19107 Euge,e Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scotndale PA 15883 Toledo 82 annual pilgrimage Mecca ToledoMecca over year show usual well run well attended years Toledo Show hectic usual due meet ings Executive Council Thursday Friday Frequency Committee/industry meeting Thursday night NSRCA meet ing Saturday etc may have looking couldnt find apologize Council meeting quite contrast last very successful getting few ideas passed Particularly gratifying unani mous passage proposal make RC flight training film during 83-84 Now fore CL FF types get case let explain intention follow RC flight training film simi lar efforts dedicated CL FF using funds generated sale cassette copies RC film Production thiswill major effort expected about 90 minutes long intend take two years make would appreciate club has formalized flight training program would send information about reference purposes use finalizing out line film Probably biggest flap recent history AMA put rest Council voted allow CD maintain CD license indefinitely provided maintains continuous membership AMA alcohol/drug use contests once again brought up time resulted stitution rule gives CD irrevocable authority disqualify prevent flying contestant ability fly safely has impaired alcohol drugs believe reasonable approach Council certainly doesnt want appear encouraging use alcohol drugs contests Council feels outright ban would unpopular unreasonable unenforceable. personal ly believe problem either image safety problem greater local flying field sanctioned meets anyway time reverted back last meetings mold took another tack subject splitting up RC Contest Board again shot down flames crazy thing about subject looks majority Council wants change havent able come up way acceptable majority particularly area further proliferation Contest Boards Ill win yet FF team selection finals site selection another sticky problem presented Council Chuck Foreman District IV VP action similar governments affirmative action program Council voted 84 finals must held east Mississippi fact few acceptable sites event east Mississippi particularly maxes increase fly-offs will make trying find site interesting So east coast FFers will have beat bush find suitable site event agree present situation finals seeming al ways end up Taft CA good dont think Council made good move mandating east coast site would prefer revise site selection procedure way would eliminate imbalance votes west coast still leave site selection finalists John Byrne District II VP pushing installation incoming 800 toll free number AMA Headquartersas read last column expense incoming 800 number would terrifically high par ticularly considering likelihood increase personnel handle calls might buy installation outgoing Watts line reducing costs AMA Headquar ters although seriously doubt would cheaper current Americall system no way incoming line would anything additional expense After reading other VPs columns re cently apparent some districts having great results getting donations Building Fund District Ill results have disappointing Come guys gals sts note*j lets let other districts outrun us important project Pass hat club meet ings donate some money club treasury run raffle give proceeds Building Fund anything legal raise funds project Send donations directly AMA simply send note keep informed progress very worthwhile project needs support Come guys need bead Great news presented us Toledo meetingour NPRM Notice Pro posed Rule Making released FCC July 198297 goes well should have new fre quencies late fall action could milestone model aviation should ensure survival RC least next decade Get money Building Fund Delaware District Columbia land S North Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 807 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asocoata Vice-Pramdesss Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bob Chamoine 205 Tpron Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill HeIrs, 2000 Tyvoa Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Coart Falls Chsrch VA 22042 Charles spear 252 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Well looks like may have next FAI Free Flight Team Selection Finals east Mississippi 1984 last Council meeting made motion AMA Presi dent instruct FAI Site Selection Commit tee select site east Mississippi 1984 site has used semi-finals would acceptable finals site motion passed 6 4 against 4 abstentions districts voting against motion 3 7 9 11 ab stentions Districts 6 8 10 NAA thought Free Flight fans would like know VP voted particularly districts east Mississippi hope will help build some new enthusiasm program keepit dying East FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rule Making AMA RC Frequency Committee spon sored meeting April 1 Toledo concern ing status new RC frequencies meeting conducted Bob Aberle Com mittee Chairman attendance Com mittee members Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Dr Walter Good Bill Hershberger Fred Marks majority RC industry manu factures members model press special interest group representatives model car boat organizations AMA Executive Council almost perfect timing FCC voted very day release long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making good news set pace meeting follow Copies NPRM sent immedi ately via first class mail clubs full AMA charter clubs mailing list well editors special newsletter editors mailing list urged circulate NPRM copies club members North Carolina Flying Field Directory Vein Helms AVP North Carolina has sent letter chartered clubs North Carolina advising process preparing directory flying fields state convenience North Carolina modelers visit ing various parts state would appreciate assistance clubs send ing him map directions field person wish have contacted before flying done field aware circumstances may prevent visitor flying would still like have field listed members note map Members Only will make sure directory complies Please use 81A x 11 map brief description field hard find Send reply him quickly possible can have duplicated made avail able clubs free copy directory will sent participating clubs Send information map Vein W Helms 2000 TyvolaRoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scale World Championships Stead Airport Reno NV site 1982 World Radio Controlled Scale Avi ation Championships June 13 June 19 worlds best model builders fliers will assemble compete top honors expected 20 countries will represented District IV Fun Fly Are clubs District IV inter ested hosting District IV Fun Fly terested contact information flying fields facilities what would like see way district-wide fun fly Whats Happening District IV DCRC Bealeton Contest scheduled September 18-19 CD will Mike DeMuth Start making plans attend fine contest weekend outing Tn-County Annual Fun Fly will four fun fly meets held yearone hosted club fourth hosted clubs locations schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th HostValley RC HostStaunton RC Host Rivanna RC April-May May-June Aug-Sept Sept-Oct information contact clubs listed above Brainbusters Spring Free Flight Contest May 16 8 am S pm Petersburg VA Airport Route 460 Events OHLG 020 Replica Mulvihill Peanut Scale C02 Old Timer Gas RC Glider Norfolk Aeromodelers District IV Control Line Championships May 15-16 Petersburg VA information contact Abram Van Dover Tel 1-804-877-2830 Events Racing Precision Aerobatics Stunt Navy Carrier Meade Modelers clubs 11th annual Independence Day Model Air Show will held Ft Meades Range 3 Saturday July 3 11 am 5 pm As always registration parking free anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license welcome participate purpose show demonstrate public aspects hobby possible Although majority participants RC adequate time will allotted Control Line Free Flight Rocketry other facet hobby present Mid-Virginia RC Club June 5-6 Third Annual MVRC Spring Soar-In Variland Two Minute Precision 15 Minute Precision/Dur ation classes Expert Sportsman categories ESL Parameters $500 first event entered $200 additional event Ken Ruhf CD 732-3411 June 26-27 National Soaring Society Soar-In three rounds 15 Minute Precision Duration factored local national prizes must NSS member fly info call Ken Ruhf 732-3411 Thats monthsee flying field Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Puerto flits V Snoth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 13001 a79-O550 Asaincista Vlea-Preedwso John Gorday 115 Baybeny Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jacitoon 108 Thornle CItarlesron Heights SC 29405 Arthar Jonoson 932 Banyan Zeiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McOowell 6621 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micaliz2, SR 30866 Sos 1532 Fa1ardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Filth St Shariwar FL 32579 Harry-Sheraw P0 Boa 4506 Birrnnghem L35206 Tow Thacker 2390 Lawrencev,le Hwy. L Decatar CA 30003 Glen Sig Memorial Pattern Meet Jacksonville FL has potential becom ing significant contests district Fifty-two contestants entered includ ing Canada 52 four 14 year old junior members Patti Violett 14 took fourth place Novice banquet Synirday night 102 people enjoyed slide 98 Model Aviation nat s cneap transmitterirs box used drawing winning ticket radio Russ Schultz event director holding box Sig IAemorial first contest en tered Paul Hinds presentation Bill Walt Good showing progress Radio Control its first appearance Nats After over sponsors turned over $1700 Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund workhorses made possible Northeast Florida Model Flying Council Gateway RC Club Although unable attend John Grigg AMA President ably represented AMA meet Thanks efforts Rufus Carswell David Mills Ed Banke Thumb Print off ground newsletter Thermal Thumbers new club Free Flight ers Atlanta GA area addition hosting Free Flight contests promoting model aviation area schools club working promoting Indoor flying Indoor modeling predict will slowly grow popularity Recognizing fact Indoor unique AMA has created Indoor Contest Board John Martin Miami FL new Indoor Con test Board member District V Delta RC Club Greenville MS has just started its club newsletter Buck shot Bull flying Site old Green ville Airport Raceway Road Greenville should happen area want some flying County helped patch up some old runway 23 mem bers pretty good shape place fly next picture Harry Gibbs Timonsville SC model Weedhopper designed built flewall success fully Harry member Gooney Birds Flore,ce SC would like information about Weedhopper drop line Ill send Harry Harrys Weedhopper needed D size battery about 6 behind engine get balance just right last column club said oldest club district now Radio Aeromodelers Montgomery RAMS states two years may well largest club district now have 66 mem bers growing strong Two years now predict over 100 members Any club out want challenge size two years now Joe Gibson lost model swamp near Mobile Fred Fihe volunteered take up spotter search Cessna ground crew gathered model sighted Fred circled spot until foot sloggers found plane Helping another can sure make life pleasant Choppers coming same week got word two helicopter clubs forming district Huntsville RC Helicopter Club applying AMA charter six eight members dedi cated Drew Thigpen going after CD license club can have contest Jerry Collins Northeast Atlanta Helicopter Association also going after CD license new club can also have helicopter contest Dont forget safety dont forget AMA Building Fund Ive gotten several notices clubs have donated $100 Building Fund Id like get III jnes na ucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President Pa Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Assocae Vine-Presidents Lore, Ho,, 843 Hill nd Brook Osilecy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Beoford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Soc 243 Smithejlle MO 04089 Helen 0sen 820 Old Sonlsomme Uneersrny City MO 63132 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 61I zmmer Soc 72 Varna IL 61375 Well sit again trying come up something write about actually have lot write about picking out good things hard Oh well goes never claimed big time writer anyway month Executive Council met Toledo Show Well after meetings over got chance see Toledo Show first time Boy impressed saw things people got chance talk some District VI members hadnt seen awhile never met before really nice place just watch people got meet Loren Hoim AVP Quincy IL Loren very helpful day Council meeting Getting back show ever get chance see large trade show understand have good Chicago year trip Toledo has trip month far have planned go Mint Julep Scale Contest April 24 make contest year Mint Julep contest has grown quite affair past few years Id like enter Ive found cant enter talk mem bership same time Therefore leave flying other fliers Besides year will have spend some time AVPs Ken Kern Bruce Maloney Im sure can spend lot time talking about latest issues such latest creations Im sure Bob Underwood Scale man will too always like talk him about Scale scene way have pretty well set up AVPs clubs now correspond ing clubs hope small problem however have able get AVP northern Indiana surely could use one out would like volunteer pay pretty bad re wards pretty good clubs northern Indiana getting latest moment because cant expect AVPs take greater load already have want job contact immediately Speaking AVPs support group contact times throughout given month will get invitations attend club event just cant make Therefore suggest contact nearest AVP Besides AVP area up what going can probably help out Make use have up ears work flying lessons flying models building addi tion house However still have allowed enough time keep up AMA duties part duties really like reading news letters Please keep coming cases reading newsletters will contact will ever have club Its nice know what going district Well have talked enough really didnt have much talk about after sides told rather show pic tures month have some Last month mentioned went Flying Cardi nals Mall Show Florence KY Well kind enough send some pictures column Im sorry didnt send names captions doesnt matter Ill show anyway July 198299 LUIIIII5 aiiuas wun sneunu IS -4uvancu Glen Sig meet trailing banner made pretty neat entrance mall show area beautiful ship up front featured Darth Vader pilot flashing evesl Very strange Iowa igan esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Drodersen 0 i rc VII VICO-PIeEdenI P 0 Box 1104 Brrnrngham VI 4tl 2 Assistant Vice-President Tony Inaiiano 1655 Rexere Brookfield WI 53005 Associase Vice-Presidenno Jamnt Clark 4444 Woodniem NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Jon, C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th Sr Milmaalnnn WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St Oulath MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tangiemood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorseso Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ran Sears 1328 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Tarry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 column boring says stuff about Air Show Red Baron cares About same column accosted Toledo Big Stoops party Great column month Keep up good work Bob Roach did duty year ago AMA booth Detroit Expo Scottsdale AZ letter alarm over shooting down passing RC model shotgun air show Neither John Grigg nor understood gun shot blanks Phone calls back forth set straight So about column found dull Morgan flak other except ones didnt write during previous term office Amazing reads columns comments Martin Dilly liked Picasso quotation Martin Zealand proud make award presentation Len Roe Grand Rapids last Saturday three plus years Contest Coordinator RC Michigan Executive Council unanimously voted him AMAs Superior Service Award Len accepted congratula tions assembled company WMRAF Swap Meet launched discussion concern over alcohol drug question over air-worthiness some gag air show models such flying dog house lawn mower wheel barrow etc course Council has discus sing alcohol drug subject recent action authorize CD prohibit flying bar competition anyone impaired alcohol drugs See exact language minutes gives means control during sanctioned competition under Contest Directors responsibilities Otherwise means control enforce ment through club flying field rules just checking two clubs happen have rules newsletters have month has rule No 2 another has rule No 12 prohibiting alcohol flying field No mention drugs im pairment other hand Ted White VP District VIII Texas told us about club meets flying field drink beer fly apparently equal emphasis mans ambrosia another mans poison course thats point flying impaired alcohol drugs presents po tential danger others present have now provided remedy competition situation occasion official agent AMA present position authority clubs prerogative make its own field rules treat subject AMA Safety Code has its attendant diffi culties sense Council reluc tant attempt legislation beyond steps taken hear lot Ill go work realistic practical arbitrary categorical Surgeon Gen eral having problems withthe cigarette matter fathers admonition drafted went off war ave women alone Word Joe Svatora President East Wings Model Club Memphis MInow up 50 souls have opened up membership have membership drive nice flying field two miles north Mem phis meet Clintondale School Fraser cant mention Scale Scramble having July 24-25 against own policy East Wingsnice logo nice sound ing name Geez can hear Morgan now Northern Air Modelers have sent check $500 Vince Mankowski Building Fund requesting plaque read Aeromodeling Rewarding Endeav Bob Gero Sr AMA Life Member L46 NAM President Remember whole Gero family running Free Flight events 76 Springfield OH Nats Photo below shows model display line-up Fourth Annual Mall Show CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Lansing MI presented check Vince Toledo Friday morning Council still session Jim Malek CARDS President tells club doing some test work noise Wants know $39 Radio Shack noise meter adequate can tell us Any input may have noise matters should passed Ed Izzo District VP Ed chairs new AMA Noise Committee know am trouble because other clubs making substantial contribu tions Building Fund Hold off guys Well have recap its over lost train thought above other matter Len Roe addressed question able air-worthiness some kinds models odd-ball configurations lets call giant monster models flying underscaled servos linkages hinges structures Air-worthiness general ex amined AMAs definition model aircraft given Safety Code vier-thanair craft engine able carry human being No help industry avenue control probably self-regulating part Some less well concieved cottage industry kits dont know scratch-built model prob ably things could get out hand 100 Model Aviation oomu Ut aianes 81 SnOW LJY.ttJLJ IJLICI5 small Scale models Cox props really nice cheap tool em Air Modellers lshpeming MI presenting $100 check Kathy Leeuen Bay Cliff Health Camp Fourth Annual Mall Show Bay Cliff Camp crippled children Steve Thompson photo Enough now . Al Linder ot tne Vetrolt Aero Modelers pre sents clubs check $500 Build ing Fund Theyll have plaque permanently place new building Whats Grigg doing kid question real imagined need surveillance control Whos paying atten tion Cards letters Paul Smith Contest Coordinator UC FF Michigan Combat flier always combative has written thoughtful letter questioning whether AMA building plan good deal Some may have questions same kind Ill send copy Pauls letter Vince Mankowskis response anyone interested Send self-addressed envelope two ounces worth postage dont gct out fly pretty soon palaver nothing Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideot 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents EcO FriedI 5512 Sourhmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasxntnn TX 73064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NE Albocriunrqse NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prsirn TX 78080 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barnresvln OK 74003 Ed Shearer 2416 Danid Dr Menainin LA 70003 Went Council meeting Toledo since last writing has got biggest showing RC anywhere Everything airplanes boats cars etc met lot old friends over country Canada has some criticism having Council meetings large gatherings such trade shows etc feel im portant VPs visible acces sible public better Toledo some other show meeting talking people went Frequency Committee meeting Thursday night after Council meeting Sure wish could get enthusiastic about proposal Somehow calling 10 kc spread com mercial users operate up 400 watts clear channel exclusive use just doesnt sit well some excitement couple weeks ago Buddy Irwin called said Get video camera hurry over Lake Grapevine Im going lift some dinosaur tracks out canyon seems recent floods uncovered some 90 million year old hadrosaur tracks Haught Corporation volunteered helicopter remove deeply eroded wash Buddy hands tull crosswinds gusting 33 knots rocks weighing about 1/ ton However went well got some excel lent pictures hadrosaur tracks shook up scientific community because 30 ton dinosaur definitely land dweller should have whole area according textbooks under ocean 90 million years ago Oh well much science Some local newsthere will seaplane fun fly August 22 Contact Tom Blakeney 1-214-647-2841 details location Also Metroplex Fun Fly going again Well elections coming up Ill running again District VIII VP However no matter sure vote way modeler have getting representation want AMA Colorado as C Nebraska 0 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Disirici IX Vice-Presideni 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada CO 80005 AasociaO Vice-PreedwOs Robert 8a11 2822 S CotOman Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lao 3701 5 4411 Sr Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Maroern 429 Dogwood Grofoon ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 5163 Cloudas Sloon Falls SD 571 03 column material coming through thoughtfulness courtesy several great District IX modelers Minot ND comes following let ter Robert Moore Secretary/Treasurer Minot Aircraft Modeler Club Sounds group has already adopted ele mentary school Reading March 82 issue District Report noticed two articles involving com ments youth hats off club members Mr John Anderson John came up idea getting club involved Annual Winter Fest held Minot ND organizing Indoor AMA Cub meet fifth sixth graders using school event great success Forty Cubs given out everyone showed contest Model aircraft kits given top three longest flight times club very proud Mr Anderson way working promote model aviation types Since first year club has involved such activity unsure Cubs order Next year hope double order try get other clubs state involved Also have heard something about Seasons Flyers Patchif have information would like hear about Thank time Roberts question about District IX Season Flyer Patch leads well let ter Vince Gutschalk Editor Hanqar Talk newsletter Miniature Aero Sport sters Thornton-Northglen area Colorado Vince shares information regarding Season Patch program 'Would like take opportunity let know MAS have Season Flyer program full swing now going just great put charge program came conclusion best way keep track things get wallet-size cards made up MAS Season Flyer 19 Pilot Month DateWitnesS AUG SEP MAY JUN JUL Approved ASF Chairman OCT _____ _________________ NQV ______ ________________ DBC JAtJ FEB MAR APR July 1982 101 Brian Payton six year old Jonesboro AR Brian saved aluminum cans newspapers purchase Telemaster assisted building flying plane father Mike Payton enclosed have troops turn com pleted cards reason start August end July follows annual awards banquet month October have cards turned end July will give plenty time get patches ordered laid banquet time makes kinda nice reason designed cards wallet-size guys would likely have cards times thus readily available signed off witness Gene Carla Corson share follow ing report pictures Casper WY Casper Airmodelers Second Annual Model Show Sunrise Shopping Mall again year last weekend February over 60 airplanes also some boats cars trains show big success both Sunrise model club Some planes display stages completion gave people idea built two Pitts two jets Sopwith Pup gliders Control Lines others best display member club Marshall Earnshaw showing people repair Nosen J-3 Cub wrecked couple dsvc htfnre rho, AMA display brochures along posters pictures showing flying field some planes action CAP Civil Air Patrol hand run concession stand provide refresh ments participants crowd always doing club turn helps raise money chapter Sunrise merchants helped draw people show big sales ad vertising campaign radio local paper included model show main attractions merchants said best days since Christmas Other news Casperthis may right borderline timing Casper Airmodelers will holding Second An nual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In over Memorial Day weekend May 29-30 Lots prizes super flying site formation contact Bob Ball 2622 South Coffman Casper WY 82601 phone 307 265-5056 Dale Joan Alyea Pueblo CO sent picture below following presenta non Award Excellence earlier year Good news regarding long awaited frequencies granted AMA RCers FCC looks like will available end year Look information item other areas issue past MA issues Good work thanks AMA Frequency Committee Also good news regarding Building Fund reported approximately $1 20000 needed $1 60000 transi tion costs reached first April Toledo Show Look up date Headquarters Also keep associate vice-presidents state busy re ceiving personal club donations patches other available items can receive tax deductible donations will tually collectors items Building Fund drive has completed Associate Vice-President Dick Crowley will sharing total column cover issue August District IX tunate have AVPs have out working AMA Stay con tact with communications hope able recognize newsletter editors have mail ing lists columns news letters excellent source information whats happening District IX appreciate having arrive month Thanks dedicated folks give hours time month share whats happening through club news letters appreciated Arizona torta ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreui District X Vice-President 30757 Rae itnOlolS Rchn Palos Verdes CA B0274 Associate Vica-Presidasts Tony Capobanco 616 Laloma Ate Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 eob Reynolds RI 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ate Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chain Vista CA 92011 Last month mentioned attending San Francisco Vultures annual awards banquet After column sent maga zine received $25 check Building Fund Thanks lot fellows donation also received check San Fer nando Valley RC Flyers Building Fund Its $100 Thanks guys havent club twist arms came across once got chance catch breath function attended month house party new contest coordinators house Harry Apoian invited about 20 couples house dinner general good time asked bring great AMA Indoor film did shown guests well received Everyone said maker Dick Hardcastle really feel subject Well might flies Indoor some real heavyweights guest list Carl Goldberg Irwin Ohisson Sal Taibi Ed Slobod name few great time end month saw leaving rare midweek Council meeting Most held weekends minimize time away work cost three days vacation leave Wednesday Thursday Friday meeting meeting held Toledo prior famous trade show received report new building loan progress Its final stages ground breaking should May next film project will two part film spread over two years building RC trainer flying course cant learn fly film can show no-no etc Yes therell segment repairing also two part film will also put video cassette will sold project will under Dave Browns super vision will put together Jay Gerber also nixed idea removing CD status idle CDs Once CD always CD UNLESS let membership lapse must reapply credentials During meeting received word FCC approved first step request 100 additional frequencies would issue Notice Proposed Rulemaking luck frequencies will avail able years end Special interest group criteria recog nition established meeting group can obtain copy contacting HQ rule book printers should have received yours long before read ing John Worth come up proposal limited contest license fee $10 suggested would allow non-member enter sanctioned meet details need 102 Model Aviation Sky Corral RC Club n January LRI Travis McGin nis rict IX Vice-President Lew Quigiey Lity Pueblo Parks Recreation Department Morris Shanstrom Sky Corral RC Club President Sam Pisciotta auctioneer auction yearly event worked out Im Certain itll good contest though Write have suggestions itll next agenda Well meeting end June Wash ington DC youve got time lot discussion went fact FAI Free Flight team finals selection has West Coast too long motion recommend team finals selection committee find East Coast site 1984 trials passed abstained voting such motion obvious reasons nominated Lee Polansky Distin guished Service Award 10 years work Contest Board passed unanimously nominated Suzi Stream Superior Service Award work AMA booth trade shows also has spent countless hours Pattern tabulator Nats other Pattern meets years too passed unanimously Dont forget order AMA tabletop display next mall show Its sent no cost want show up club drop line promise talk too long asking Building Fund donation Thermals alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed MeCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainocao vic-Presidenu Al Caine, 1607 Soon Sim Pocarello 1083201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 E Viotosbung So Spokane WA 99208 Gick Wickline P0 Box 623 Kiamash Fail OR 97601 Chic Young 29020 tsr Ave Pederai Way WA 98003 Don ZIpoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 will read elsewhere issue FCC has released Notice Proposed Rule Making frequencies given good news began Executive Council meeting day before Toledo Show opened topic What does AMA us anyway comes up Academy now coming us 50 new airplane frequencies shared anyone wasnt FCC fairy delivered other AMA Frequency Committee chaired Bob Aberle did owe members committee great deal work did hard took great chunks personal timeall donatedthat could have used earning living being fain lies Less obvious equally important work done HQ staff Carl Maroney staff deserve hear modelers work above beyond call duty appreciated us now have new Contest Board Indoor models Contest Board mem ber District Xl Daven Hagen Dave dedicated Indoor flier competitor well-known very active Indoor circles ready input about Indoor matters address 19957 5 Redland Road Oregon City OR 97045 Speaking Contest boards now new rules cycle have rules changes get written up submitted contest board member may changes members both RC UC Boards very near future may want send proposals Ill pass Mark envelope contains rules change proposal indicate whether RC UC Word NorWesters Annual will August 1415 conflict Strat-O-Bats meet Strat-O-Bats FAI tune-up has resched uled August 1 Also hear year Misery Meet good weather change Rainier Prairie put up helicopters doing maneuvers down-wind side field Fortunately got cleared upat least particular situation anyone out with Army really need someone can help get Harts Lake site approved use 37 contestants Misery Meet 10 Canada seven Oregon rest locals noted several models lost worst story Tom Cashmans two fly-a-ways motor-bike fell third just recovered sympathies Tom UC circuit will BladderGrabber Kent June 27 may event Kent July 11-12 sure will summer meet Eugene August 15 dont forget Septem ber 11-12 will Washington State UC Championships Sometime October will Stuntathon 82 version heard may Fireball Event flown during Stuntathon get yours built bring along Portland Ill leave descriptions Toledo others want say chance meet John Van Hassel Now John edits Helena Flying Tigers newsletter pleasure meet him discuss things going Big Sky country As remember area should ex cellent places float-plane flying John said knew couple Perhaps someday could get float-plane Circuit established Barnstormers held Building Con test March 27-28 OMSI Portland 21 planes exhibited just used up space allotted quality entries excellent some unique entries Dave Tozer scratch builds designs own stuff entered DH-5 Ray Hess Osprey 2 completely scratch Both first class models Larry Wilson took Best Show P-51Da very nice job April 10-1 1 Corvallis Expo held 61 entries year lots lots very nice airplanes look Some people have exhibited past missed since always have great models show show several models modelers exhibited past showed promise planes out should brought shows everyone can enjoy Larry Wilson repeated Barnstormers win P-Si D got Public Choice Best Show Dick Smith enters models crash took Contestants Best Show very nice P47 Although weather wasnt exactly good Sunday Fun Fly won Len Ledson Klamath Falls entire contest result efforts people several clubs well worth effort attend Since photographer didnt attend Cor vallis Im sure will have photos get will include later column Coming up July 3-4 Haystack 82 Madras Perhaps Dick Tichenor Irwin Ohis son Joe Bridi will show up Dick told working Also July Barnstromers will host annual Bi-Plane Contest Delta Park Portland year date moved 25th July attempt find better weather can get Reno 13th through 19th June World Scale Champs unlikely will have contest caliber area near future thing Scale go Reno some pictures Puyallup Expo Unfortunately dont have info concerning planes they obviously very nice models Pictures Bob Baich July 1982 103 U oy rIIIn MUIIIM LU OVIC meeting Puvallup Expo mcvi vein Ahlberg right Roger Misterek crowd swao meet lovely Stinson JUNIO Box FLIGHTN/ ED WHITTE 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 S Helping Others Thats what about /ping others month have three stories such help ungsters older newcomers need assistance too pro jected statistics advise us near future population older retired indi viduals ndidates aeromodeling will outnumber youngsters Also pictures depict assistance being given Control Line Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Radio Control beginners also need help especially areas aerodynamics craftsmanship first picture shows newcomer HARRY CULVER first model well-conconstructed Easy B made Micro-X kit recommend help BAMA member JOHN ZAIC Harry Junior Trinity School Manhattan lodged Easy B light disc 105 foot high Columbia University Low Library Rotunda Fortunately RON WILLIAMS able balloon down Quite heart pumper ones first day flying Later Harry posted best time 358 Hell back larger improved propeller break four minute mark pleasant outdoor scene photo right above taken retreat center Cascade Mountains BAMA member ROALD TWEET member English Department Augustine College Rock Island IL faculty teaches kids make fly airplanes Roald writes Like other modelers teach modeling continue get frustrated manufactur ers beautifullypictured unflyable kits have probably turned kids off modeling other single source has begun change past few years still kids meet have never seen model fly well Thats dont get hobby would like see magazine turn out some simple fun plans teachers could use time time would benefit anything else picture shows Professor Tweet awarding ribbons beginners AMA Cubs recom mend such groups move fast possible other kits instance Jascos Flash X-1 8 now two-column photo show ing part BEN SASNETTs California group - lets quote Bens letter Just short note let know Ive constant reader column Im still working Juniors Control Line Enclosed shot about half current active members LA VERNE HEIGHTS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meet two three times weekly fly Saturdays hold monthly AMA sanctioned Control Line con test Prevalent designs Phase Phase II' planes powered Cox Black Widows have lot fun Thanks due parent volunteers JOAN KYLE BEN MATHISON really help kids out NORRIE LEVENTHAL helps contest JIM PETERSEN has come through prizes discounts HOBBY BENCH Glendora kids shown fifth grade have first third sixth several seventh graders too Beginning Aero Modelers Association BAl4A gathering together good group helpful modelers need par ticipation too An annual membership period -it takes publish 10 issues BAMA s newsletter Star Skippers costs $10 cover part expenses mem bership lists helpful modeler willing answer discretion questions individual modelers groups trying get started Send membership checks made out order Ed Whitten/BAMA address above Thanks - inners young old whether Control Line Free Flight Radio Control oriented * * * * Keep building - keep flying trying See next month 104 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT put out monthly newsletter too Keep up good work kids Sean Gillette Rusty Kimbrough David Harmon William Kyle Middle row Rolfe Timmons Haruhi Ross Mark Mathison Bottom Doug Hill Scott Panzarella Sergio Hererrathe La Verne Heights Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
The following summarizes actions spring AMA Executive Council meeting Toledo OH copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headq uarters available approximately July 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting June 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 attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA I Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Paul Crowley Chairman Free Flight Team Selection Committee Dwayne Ren ken financial consultant guest Hardy Brodersen Present Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements a Results two-part ballot Presi dent Council changing previously agreed upon location date Spring Council meetingi 2 voted 5 no 7 yesneed ed 2/3 majority change failed second part ballot concerning three-year term officers conversion plan passedi 2 yes 1 no b Agenda items proposing Council meeting agenda items should accompany items brief descriptions topics possible include intended motions cut-off date acceptance Council meeting agenda subjects shall six weeks prior meeting Items proposed after time may accepted agenda topics discussion will allowed brought vote c Information item letter AMAs legal counselor clarifying Article II Section 4 AMA Bylaws dealing quorums Council meetings referred Bylaws Committee study possible amend ment Bylaws I Previous Minutes passed unani mously approve January 30 1982 Council meeting minutes amended pre vious mail inputs Council members II Executive VP Report Chief Financial Officer Jim McNeill summarized three part report dated April 1 1982 distributed Council members regarding AMAs interest bearing investments intercom munication between AMA Headquarters departments personal observations con clusions about AMAs Supply Service department During discussion suggestion reinvestments made day-to-day basis maximize returns wat advised Executive Director seek input Business Advisors Committee area intercommunication noted HQ executive staff has regular meetings minutes proceed ings will sent Council Ill Committee Reports A Scholarships Brodersen gave brief interim report stating detailed loan program report should ready presenta tion summer meeting B Frequencies Worth announced awaiting word same day outcome FCC Commission meeting Washington DC would determine future AMAs petition spectrum relief 72 76 MHz band Worth also nounced would evening meet ing AMAs Frequency Committee modeling industry manufacturers stating Council invited attend Subsequently became known FCC voted re lease NPRM C Building Fund Worth advised three four executors Howard McEntee Fund approved transference Building Fundawaiting word fourth person also hobby industry will present AMA check excess $40000 Toledo Show Worth also reported Vince Mankowski final stages negotiation legal financial people connected building project ground breaking expected occur sometime May Meanwhile raffle project will conducted since attorney ad vises such activity illegal D Films Chairman Byrne reported stat ing two Committee meetings held new two year film project developed produce RC Building Flight Training Film approved unanimously proceed E Contest Director Qualification Sears reported accumulating information opinions subject CD rating found no significant opposition questionnaire aspiring CDs must pass much opposition losing CD status inac tivity motion continue CD rating policy provided membership continuous CD status will removed membership lapses passed unanimously continued page 94 90 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 K opsis- Executive Council Meeting 4/1-2 MI oieuo MIM peciai ervces LIrector uari Maroney distributed releases concerning FCCs action provide RC frequencies displayed two 900 MHz ex perimental sets AMA has purchased tests determine suitability such equip ment future RC operations 900 MHz program aimed 1990s good example AMAs efforts look toward future providing current RC frequency needs rPidtP Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockort NY 14094 FRIENDS& ENEMIES have fortunate make friends President AMA have certain ly alienated few weI1 Such nature position Now pen carefully poised shall assuredly become popular following statements about recently published letter own VPs columns happened last year over Labor Day weekend crowd spectators esti mated between 4000 8000 AMA show teams during part its demon stration allowed challenged young lady audience fire shotgun model aircraft passing flight missed thank God result kind lunacy could devastating wait Could whole thing part act young lady really part group shotgun loaded blanks Sure could part act gun loaded powder aircraft equipped make smoke hit ground fire pub lished letter makes no such indication impression left audience whole heck lot less image worked long acquire publics eye act should have perpetrated leaves questioning intelligence level involved should done own AMA show teams suggests show teams rate beginning feel above need follow AMA safety code normal rational behavior Make no mistake would sooner see show team program disbanded allow single perso4ial injury due unsafe practices Actions such foregoing can result sayin Physician heal thyself suggestsShow teams clean up act THE REST OF VA OK far half upset Now Ill get rest ya commercial pilot sits inside aircraft able feel movement aircraft FAA regulations require con sume alcoholic beverages eight 12 hours before flies constantly reminded media occasionally police must drive auto after drinking alcoholic beverages must some modelers insist can fly equally well two beers can NOT likely Dont misjudge memy drink bourbon rocks surely enjoy cooling rum tonic blazing hot day Buffalo NOT flying field unless am finished flying day So AMA ban intoxicating beverages flying fields ENFORCEMENT can say else has drinking want tell buddy cant fly because think has drinking Would As Contest Director have courage stop contestant flying consuming alco holic beverages better think about subject think hard about before friends becomes victim perpetrator accident due impaired abilities Better yet lay magazine aside write letter VP knows feelings NOW FAI ordinary member AMA thought fairly knowledgeeble about FAIafter read magazine took said month year after year became Vice-President began slowly realize somewhat deficient area Council meeting agenda items concerning FAI found myself asking lot questions didnt take long became quite knowledgeable over again became President found myself suddenly total immersion situa tion needing advanced crash course FAI immediately enmeshed high level international FAI affairs well domestic FAI issues Its very large intricate subject much history could go length describing very knowledgeable have become column have chosen singular theme FAI Team Selec tion Committees least decade ago because ongoing controversies centered around method o developing world championship team selec tion programs Executive Council discussing ways means demo cratic process wotild enable volvement decision making special interest groups diminishing need Headquarters directives necessity exercised world cham pionships team selection cycle time differences opinion concerning single VS multiple team finals meets preliminary qualification require ments practically programs constant state confusion criticism committee concept has gone through several years metamorphosis before attaining its present format came being Actually 1976/77 saw inception modern-day team selection committees first two being Outdoor Indoor Free Flight basic document under FAI team selection committees operate entitled FAI Program Management Line Authority first published Model Aviation January 1977 page 60 take trouble read will note very basicreally frame within committee allowed much flexibility flexibility factor seen vital ensure accommodation special needs category instance team selection programs have qualification stages same fee structure same method selecting team manager ever under guidelines committee has same basic responsibility deliver program format acceptable AMA president qualified program partic pants other requirements share example di rectly responsible AMA presidentjust thought Id mention overriding principle i interested parties have input team selection program development through district committee representa tive chairman program parti cipants have opportunity vote pro gram matters After Free Flight Committees estab lished themselves through special inter est groups followed CL Combat RC Soaring RC Aerobatics understand near future special interest organizations CL Aerobatics Scale may choose establish team selection committees hope conclusion after few years close association inner workings committees find whole concept highly workable beneficial FAI commu nity few rough spots because committees really still infancy go along learning im proving things get better year want extend very sincere thank FAI team selection committee mem bers chairmen task arduous rewards appreciation very small VP NOMINATIONS Under newly revised Bylaws implementation plan approved Execu tive Council year will see elections held Districts 2 4 6 8 10 NOW time write letter nomination districts candidate choice Remember NO ONE automatical ly nominated incumbent year ballot can list up three candidates office write-ins will allowed no runoff electionsa plural ity vote will elect vote Last year candidates running un opposed MUST good candidate district Dont let hap pen district Talking ProudTalking Progress FCC Drops RC Requirement AMA Frequency Committee Chairman Bob Aberle has advised effort eliminate rules essential administration Personal Radio Service FCC has dropped requirement RC modelers maintain copies Part 95 rules part station records Report & Order adopted April 14 1982 became effective May 6 1982 July 198291 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Stan Wennerstrom Mesa AZ writes February wrote AMA refund second membership purchased year As date no reply first week January paid 1982 membership Jan uary 30 entered sanctioned contest Buckeye AZ pay another membership field because first arrived second week February first membership card arrived No85878 next week wrote fora refund Thefourth week second AMA ticket No 44343 arrived Part fault first application used Earnest S sec ond used Stan Now beginning April magazines flooding Help alarmed Stan full powers AMA hierachy churning overtime Washington unscramble perplexing enigma will get immediate refund Mike Woodfolk said happens occa sionally folks should ever happen write Mike John Brown Santa Ana CA writes am interested model aviation AMA tory need 1966 thru 1981 fifteen year history book AMA Its good project resurrect agree John promised myself AMA Historian Im hamstrung other AMA projects can help Bill Zimmer AMA Associate VP Varna IL writes Cost sanitation system 1981 Nats $294100 World Championships RC Soaring $4567332 Nats planning meet ings $653896 Could costs cut area Are HQ staff salaries included Nats expenses What difference does make working Lincoln Washington Thanks keeping eye expenses Bill doesnt hurt stay public information Alan Phillips St Joseph MI asks have heard AMA spent less $4000 recent election runoff bulk rate 1 Oc letter times 80000 members comes $8000 plus paper answer Alan actually $8000 spent runoff neces sary because old Bylaws required MAJORITY vote win election Janu ary year Leader Members changed Bylaws now PLURALITY gets votes necessary win no expensive runoffs ever again Herk Stokely Virginia Beach VA writes AMA must find way develop OPEN ARMS policy non-members thousands RC sets sold country month yet impulse buyers get local fields find armed guards officials rules long arm Thus go mile down road crowd ed schoolyard try own could dangerous want AMA officials guys find way protect clubs get people come fly models us know problems now get work solve Yes Herk suggestions Vartges Papazian Westland Ml writes neglected return $625 credit voucher possession renewed 1982 dues wrote letter month ago received no reply hope way AMA treats members Vartges need send piece paper actual voucher AMA HQ Attn Mike Woodfolk AMA will mail back check lose paper voucher dont get money get back CONTEST DIRECTOR UPDATE recent Council meeting Toledo OH Contest Directorships discussed No positive action taken set up sys tem canceling CD licenses alternative passing periodical written test crucial action taken however means henceforth Contest Directors must keep AMA dues paid year year CD lets membership lapse year comes back later comes CD status presume status Leader Mem ber would preserved Im sure point nonetheless no CD lieneses out new application through district VP new test $20 fee So CD consider point President John Grigg appointed new CD Committee Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim Sears myself asked assignment Mr Grigg obliged necessary appoint new committee because gentle man started CD business resigned AMA Council around end January 1982 would like thank concerned Contest Directors over country have come forward written dis trict VPs AMA HQ sensitive issue vitally important keep up communicate Council members Academy continues grow size rapidly aspect CD flap has touched several knowledge able seasoned experienced Contest Direc tors have written difficult define put words CD officiating meet providing Academy Model Aeronautics contestants some thing cannot measured written test providing leadership accepting responsibility monitor run meet using God-given common sense life time experience handling getting along other imperfect people trying fair trying see everyone has good time treated courteously goes home happy None things can taught rule book written test As far notion Contest Director might right up-to-date latest rules draw attention CD Ive ever seen contests Ive attended since 1936 a/ways has AMA rule book pocket One-third one-fourth contestants FF contest have AMA rule book boxes back pockets point new AMA law comes up field competition resolved instantly AMA rule books coming out air CD al ways having last final say should really heavy stuff CD does cannot measured written test Shown above Birmingham RC Club Presi dent Dick Evans pretty wife Anna standing behind Dicks Carl Gold berg airplane something-or-other powered 05 15 Sunday flier lets Anna fly plane sometimes important family group father daughter friend Leelee Freeman kindergarten already keenly interested Radio Control model planes age five al ready telling father Jesse Freeman 92 Model Aviation believe As th no r u5 pruiiy ivususer wrna ing Novice Pennyplane record setting flight m Moffett Field N4M last March 11 Did Marnie learn Free Flight stuff herself Well probably did shown teaching grandfather Robert Meuser some fine points hobby has done fine job raising schooling Grumpy about aerodynamics because has since become Senior Editor National Free Flight Society Digest gallantly passing informa tion along others build fly also go what James Martin left keen RC flier competitor also Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Busy April started bang Toledo April 1 AMA Executive Council meeting also combined meeting AMA Fre quency Committee RC industry repre sentatives same day word came Washington FCC approved re leasing its long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM would offer SO new frequencies Radio Control model aircraft flying April 13 NPRM actually appeared calling 30-day public comment period before final FCC action proposal would taken AMA HQ copied mailed almost 3000 copies over country major effort get word out April 30 AMA Frequency Committee HQ staff members AMAs legal counsel RC industry representatives met again Washington area put together joint response support FCC pro posal effort aimed achieving what actively sought about five years RC frequencies gain relief growing interference problems permit expansion accommodate phenomenal growth RC has doubled AMAs membership past 10 years April 1982 significant month AMAs history topped FCC officially authorizes use new frequencies probably before end year dues money made possible Good Things Are Happening go about getting flying field have never have just lost have years circumstances differ course have never field chances new club perhaps under guid ance some folks have moved area want continue hobby case probably dont have much public image community means uphill climb get recognition What shortcuts can take hobby shop town does owner rate terms public relations kind guy does get involved What full-scale airplane groups exist town can go get some supportradio TV local newspaper avenues can explore best idea list right beginning flying site search Dont forget service clubs local youth groups opportunities will exist help model aviation program have just lost field odds good have flying region some time least have nucleus members some public exposure credit first thing to identify lost field hadwas re sult development land industry housing result complaint about noise unsafe behaviour simply property owner decided something else land such switch pasture another crop lost field result prob lem first thing to make stiffer field rules let membership know new rules will enforced whether apply mufflers overflying certain areas Remember also AMA Safety Code proscribes flying over pits spectator parking areas violate rule insurance can void Noise can difficult complaints handle because subjective matter open sym pathy police local courts can discount fact lawn mowers make much noisethey classed neces sary nuisance model airplanes spite above comments title says good things happening Let give some examples can am going mention names people involved Marietta GA Dan Dougherty runs Com plete Hobby Supply shop city has business long interest expanding volume giving folks Marietta got Control Line group started contacted AMAs Flying Site Department see what materials could made available him would support appeal City per mission fly public property Headquar ters quick respond provided Dan package public relations oriented documents used soften up local officials happy conclusion story Dans group Control Line enthusiasts has grown because success ful quest flying room Dan now going full steam ahead new effort get flying space Smyrna neighboring city group fliers planning help get Smyrna group its feet soon site permit granted Shows what person can makes up good plan executes Nice work Dan Milwaukee WI Faced loss flying site Aero Park because great increase number Ultralight planes using field Milwaukee Flying Elec trons started search area another flying site located area formerly owned Miller Brewing Company property donated Village Menomonee Falls WI nature preserve recreation area very much done use place Under guid ance Russell Knetzger done lot groundwork case Milwaukee County Flying Site now being used Rainbow Aeromodelers Society presenta tion developed appearance made before Village Board presenta tion took form questions answers making very straightforward non-fliers understand such items safety insurance protection Village After two appearances Club granted per mission use field Sibley IA Early 1981 Bob Godfredson called Sibley tell want ed get club going would like find flying site Later called again tell looked over situation appeared best place fly would local airport property getting some support couple hardnoses felt FAA would close down field model aviators allowed use AMA Headquarters keeps close touch Airspace Air Traffic Rules Division FAA know positively there no rules forbidding model acti vities airports As cases safety common sense necessary because it fly significantit what fly fly fly count Bob used information gave him after some meetings gained okay fly airport summer 1981 Bob group ran mall show get some added visibility new club Westminster MD nicest letters received year came Ray Miles Westminster Aero Modelers included several photographs new flying field Ray group exchanging let ters phone calls Headquarters long time easy understand joy letter expressed after ten years month effort got goahead use lovely piece land Spillway end Piney Run Park would take pages detail work club its members went through pursue flying opportunity sure get big effort intelligence ap proach perseverance courtesy coopera tion handled paperwork carefully completely met County people necessary convinced local officials support needed justified fine job fine bunch people Anderson CA really nice letter aerial photograph Anderson International Miniature Airport came Richard Beckman Secretary Shasta Flying Eagles have paved strip en larged later nice shade trees pit area discourage overflying people July 198293 See next month. FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident parked planes lovely barbecue pit picnic tables plenty parking hop ing get well drilled help irriga tion Richard told important aspects request city state would asking financial help project AMA site owner insurance important plus having club member real estate business accustomed working City Council great help club built positive public image through static dis plays shopping malls capped off display Shasta County Dis trict Faira very nice result planned ef fort congratulations club club has enjoyed some success let hear along some pictures field nice share experiences others because club just might able show way club searching field Let us Headquarters act clearing house valuable information thanks off Styles Synopsis continued page 90 F Bylaws Mathews distributed recom mended amendments Bylaws draft Standing Rules Standing Rules will discussed voted upon future meeting Bylaws Amendment rec ommendations approved 11 2 against 4 11 1 abstained EVP also agreed amendments will sent Leader Member vote until after summer Executive Council meeting 10 3 against NAA 11 4 1 abstained EVP G Noise Izzo reported next Council meeting Committee makeup long range plans would presented also noting opinion FAI Pattern must pass noise qualification Nats team finals proposed noise tests intro duced local meets qualify flying aid developing familiarity current requirements H Nats Procedures Foreman reported tentative April date set committee meeting DC Headquarters Also concerning 82 Nats Worth reported several concerns unexpected high cost Indoor site rental previously no charge AMA confirmation suitable FF site temporarily suspended due severe weather conditionsto decided Nats Execu tive Committee after spring inspection con troversy over RC transmitter frequency checking During discussion Indoor site cost problem moved John Byrne seconded 82 Indoor Nats held Lakehurst NJ motion drawn favor imposing thousand dollar ceiling amount cost obtaining Indoor flying site Lincoln cost exceeds $1000 Indoor Nats shall can celled motion passed 12 2 against EVP 10 subject frequency checking Nats noted though Nats Executive Committee decided eliminate activity should over ruled protect RC competitors After seeking opinions RC equipment manufacturers evening frequency meet ing supported Councils conclusion being given assurance loan spectrum analyzer Airtronics Council voted unanimously reinstate trans mitter checking Nats I Safety Mathews advised Don Lowe being approached chairmanship announcement would made next meeting J Special Interest Groups Brown distri buted Special Interest Group Recognition Program Document unanimously approved Recognition Committee program appointed President Ed McCollough Chairman Ed Izzo John Byrne K Bylaws Committee Member Election Voting produced tie broken President favor Jim Sears L CD Dues/Qualification study subject President appointed Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim McNeill Jim Sears M Sargent Petitions As follow up January 82 minutes Committee re ported follows 1 - implementation program would provide non-AMA members insured fly single non-AMA event scheduled AMA sanctioned competition duration specific competition payment one-time special insur ance fee. Following Committee recommendation President appointed Dave Brown Chair man Ed Izzo Hardy Brodersen Carl Maroney associate advise surance aspect 2 - schedule license classifica tions mittee recommended no actionseparate license classification /cate gories feasible time 3 t five year rules change cycle. Committee recommended no actionimpractical would detrimental new growing events 4 ---- least twelve month contest calendar published. Committee noted already implemented test basis 'Competition News section Model Aviation May issue IV Special Interest Groups Rights Privileges Brodersen asked should obligation imposed contest board members accept SIG inputs Pro con discussion revealed consensus special interest groups have valuable respected advisory role contest boards formal inputs should considered contest board member cannot expected compromise judgementcannot com pelled vote automatically favor such suggestions V Museum Curator Worth noted needed definition direction Council what AMA museum con cept shall decided museum advisory committee would appointed President after consultation Frank Ebling VI Surplus Trophies Frank Ehling directed provide list trophies available Council members VII PR Department Reorganization Worth presented new PR department budget revised HQ organizational diagram noted Larry Bolich left AMA replacement being actively sought VIII Standing Rules Mathews advised Standing Rules Bylaws would contain section Standing Committees does appear edited version Standing Rules draft distributed CouncilStanding Committees will treated separately IX Membership Sales Hobby Shops Action postponed until summer meet ing President asked Executive Direc tor redefine proposal incorporate ideas arising discussion single contest membership $10full VS temporary mem bership standard way determining insurance becomes effective X Special Membership Disabled Mathews advised mid-year would have proposal submit review Councileffectivity goal 1983 XI Business Advisors Committee Worth reported individual financial expertise complete five man commit tee volunteered Mr Dwayne Renken Worth noted met Mr Renken further discussions would held explore ideas money management XII Budget Review Balance Sheet Income Expense Statements year ending December 31 1981 reviewed AMAs Executive Director Comp troller answering questions giving expla nations requested projected deficit area FAI expenses detailedlargely due higher usual travel costs usual CL team Sweden other team travel Russia Romania Discussion closed no changes proposed 1982 budget XIII Youth/Beginners A McGinnis suggested district youth/beginner coordinator could posi tive step asked Council inputs subject B Bringing Model Airplanes Public Coordinated Program Proposal Larry Miles directed President distributed Council also Worths responding letter C Dr Sandy Franks proposal pilot seed project supply three month Model Aviation subscription junior high school libraries Fort Worth/Dallas high school libraries Forth Worth Dallas metropolitan area approved unani mously D The President instructed Geoff Styles memo entitled Adopt-A-School suggests ways whereby AMA clubs can get involved youth communities sent Council review IXV District Displays approved may returned Headquarters anytime repair replacement con tact person Headquarters concerning same Geoff Styles XV AMA Stationery Several Council members remarked usefulness three part note/letter forms asked HQ send supply Council members also noted list available forms should developed standard numbered catalog sent Council reference also better quality prestige letterhead should obtained XVI Indoor Records President ad vised Free Flight Contest Board just made determination Indoor records ceiling heights directed re suIts FF CB action turned over new Indoor Contest Board further consideration makeup new door Contest Board confirmed District appointed 2Merrick Andrews 3Walt VanGorder 4Don Srull 5Dr John Martin 6Chris Matsuno 7 Richard Doig 8Bud Tenny Chairman 9Stan Chilton 10Clarence Mather 11 Dave Hagen 94 Model Aviation XVII Primary RC Categories motion enable creation separate RC Contest Boards defining RC Aerobatics RC Soar ing RC Racing primary categories failed 7 against 3 23 114 abstained NAA 4710 also noted advisory boards concept used Control Line has yet used RC its full potential XVIII AAAA Indoor Meet Brodersen noted NFFS NIMAS jointly sponsoring 25 event three day Indoor meet West Baden June alternative lower ceiling site Nats substitute since dates chosen allow attendance both contests motion passed unanimously grant 4-A contest status meet XIX Executive Compensation Bill Bieda proposed key-man insurance program could provide extra retirement income expense AMA committee appointed review subject Bill Mathews Chairman Dave Brown Chuck Foreman XX Member Lists/Directories Worth ad vised trom time time subject has come up negative response Council pointed out publish complete club list magazine becomes public property send advertising members magazine Following discussion approved unani mously investigation implemented feasibility providing mailing service modeling industry use such list subject AMA approval pend ing Headquarters submission specific proposal approval Council XXI Use Blazers Patches mo tion limit use AMA blazers blazer patches Executive Council Head quarters staff members involved public transactions passed 13 1 against An amendment allow sale blazer patches AMAs cost authorized including AVPs through Vice-Presidents passed 12 2 against 7 10 XXII AMA Telephone Costs Worth re ported depth study made incoming outgoing telephone calls Headquarters showing concerted effort has reduced cost outgoing calls cost incoming calls remains high due ly collect calls Headquarters officers require operator assistance thus expensive direct dialing Also noted various studies made feasi bility installing WATS line concluding would cost effective motion Executive Director authorized vestigate cost independent study compare correlate cost coming WATS line possible savings costs reduced costs correspondence passed 9 3 against 3 ED EVP 2 ab stained 6 7 XXIII Free Flight Finals Site item begun last Council meeting Foreman expounded Free Flight finals site history obvious disproportionate votes West makes impos sible obtain different vote other what participants West desire After considerable discussion motion Council recommend next pro grams FAI Free Flight team selection finals held east Mississippi site suitable semi-finals will consid ered adequate finals passed 6 4 against 3 7 9 11 4 abstained 6 8 10 NAA XXIV National Election/VP Simultane ous running national district offices discussed Two motions attempted withdrawn person cannot hold existing office running another individual allowed aspire two simultaneous offices elected both resign lower office would filled current procedure decided topic would placed agenda next meeting XXV Optional Insurance Problems previous program discussed conclusion such program again authorized should given advance notice Model Aviation offset identification confusion President instructed Ex ecutive Director present Council approval future insurance solicitation pro gram showing exact details XXVI Magazine Policies answer McColloughs question concerning editorial policies President stated restric tions upon editor removed criteria existing moment injunction lose money hQwever say editor subject Council criticism motion Council go record recommending editor care taken selection cover material view fact magazine also intended promotion model avia tion schools youth passed 9 3 against 17 ED 2 abstained EVP 10 XXVII VP Allowances motion crease per diem allowance Council members $25 passed 8 3 against 2 5 10 3 abstained NAA 16 XXVIII Headquarters Policies Following some discussion expressing concern about telephone courtesy Executive Director advised employees instructed members treated politely respect basis customers fore assumed right controversy XXIX Alcohol/Drugs Contests After much discussion approved addition Rule Book Council give irrevocable authority Contest Director AMA sanctioned contest disqualify prevent flying competitor ability fly impaired CDs opinion use alcohol drugs 12 1 against 10 1 abstained 4 XXX Model Aviation Day President directed unused $600 authorized New York Citys Model Aviation Day 1981 carried over use same pro gram 1982 XXXI Awards Several motions awards duly moved seconded passed unani mously Superior Service two Distin guished Service Identification published after awards made XXXII Next Meeting Saturday June 26 DC passed 13 1 against 10 President also announced Nominat ing Committee meeting will held Nats August 4 900 pm Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presi dent area Complete commu nications linkwrite tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT cd Izzo District Vice-Prosideot 483 Fiske St Hoiliston MA 01746 Aenociate Vice-Prosidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Mud Street NashuaNI-i 03060 Don Krafft P0 8oo 182873 Horitoso Ln Doobury MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06850 two days prior Toledo Ohio RC Exposition attended second Council meeting Some major issues acted upon 1 The approval $70000 budget produce RCtrainingfilm two phases first cover construction installation equipment second flight training film giving rudiments neces sary helpful beginning modeler believe film will great boon RC phase hobby will first time attempt produce training film can utilized broadly modeling clubs hobby shops educational institutions etc 2 A vote taken approved people having CD licenses present time will able retain long continue membership through AMA received well written letter Earl Bud Gay expressing dissatis faction intent dropping CD licenses reissuing upon requalifica tion 3 After very extensive discussion voted approved recommend FF Contest Board next FF Champion ships held east VP Activities During last month attended two mall shows first being Auburn Mall presented Central Massachusetts RC Modelers David Hook President Mike Hoef fler Treasurer Albert Rano VicePresident club end Mall exhibition area continually showed two AMA films display helium filled controllable balloon impressed wide array models covering categories RC next mall show attended Bedford Mall Bedford NH models display down length mall also beautifully constructed finished Dlanes July 198295 Above ot three pictures took Mall Pictured Bob Brodeur Asso date Vice-President area donated bicycle raffled off Helen Sowa dressed clown passed out helium balloons children right Joe LaCourse President New Hampshire Flying Tigers club sponsored show next picture Louise wife manning AMA booth selling items Building Fund Louise continues whenever go club public function FAI new Pattern rules have aroused lot controversy have received numerous letters comments voicing objections First new pattern calls com plete turn-around pattern imposes quite burden primarily entirely different type airplane required plus developing new equipment costly time consum ing Also considered difficulty judg ing type pattern believe new method should found whereby FAI representative obtains better sampling attitudes prefer ences US fliers contact just very few leading US fliers before voting such drastic proposals has recommended incor porate present Masters Class Ex pert Class have separate class FAI alone must very careful tail doesnt wag dog have modelers US other parts world 96 Model Aviation District Activities Correction Southern New England RC Championships will held Waterford CT Airport JUNE 5 JUNE 6 Joe Giar dm0 CD has assured meet will conducted very excellent way has past very well run contest RC Prop Busters super job suring everyone good time meet Concord Aero Guidance Society New Hampshire sponsoring World War II Military Sport Scale Fly-In June 13 Giant /4 Scale Flyln July 11 August 29 having RC Sport Scale Fly-In both Flight Static events will held Hopkinton Dam New Hampshire information contact Barry Smith603/863-2480 evening April 20 pleas ure being program Cape Ann Radio Control Club Lynofield MA started question answer period pertaining AMA activities Follow ing gave presentation airplane flight trimming very active group show tell session monitored club President Fred Zealor New Jesey Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Amdete Vce-Premdesste Pete 8ianchini 260 S Broedwey Yonkers NY 10705 Prsnk Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piecatawey NJ 08854 Hank Likee 4 Cory Dr Tows Rite- NJ 08753 Adam Settier 50 Randl Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Welt Throne 208 Windeenere Rd Syrecae NY 13219 Second District Thoughts MAD 6in case wondering what about hasten translate inform refers forthcoming SIXTH MODEL AVIATION DAY IN NEW YORK say New York because WHERE will happen much NEW JERSEY NEW YORK happening Actually DISTRICT 2 spectacular lt central focal point Rockefeller Plaza gravitational destination tourists over world located upon stretch three blocks just above ice-skating rink world-re nowned statue Prometheus himself appears flight executing slowroll Note example following photo graph taken first MAD 1975 appears reaching Horace Hagens airborne chopper microphone seem awe-stricken personal negotiations J Dool Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Depart ment have paid off date year will Saturday August 14 next effort will consist securing Mayor Koch offi cial proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day New York obtained such proclamation five consecu tive years beginning 1975 chore successfully accomplished Jack Fraher continuing AMA member Riverdale area New York hope modelers within striking distance event will attend display airplane models Though contest accepted sense MAD exhibition prizes awarded after session eye-appeal criteria judging celebritytype non-modelers three block long assortment model aircraft numbering hundreds will feature outstanding rally always full coverage will given branches news media will no flying plenty activity will mark day noon until approxi mately 500 pm first MAD 1975 well over 100 modelers placed 250 model aircraft display won derful day enjoyed actual participants also estimated 10000 tourists other spectators thrilled what saw Having grown larger since inception affairs have always yielded AMA its membership fact us fly model airpalnes rich reward form nationwide international publicity favorable sortPR cannot bought dollars alone Members clubs compris ing Radio Control Association Greater New York Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York specializing Control Line working hard make years MAD biggest best ever Please help us participating further details contact Dick Brooks evenings 516/536-6253 started Back 1975 Rockefeller Center Public Relations Depart ment asked General Brooke Allen representing AMA affiliate National Aero nautic Association NAA unveiling bust Charles Lindbergh Rockefeller Center whether would possible stage aviation exhibition Rockefeller Plaza NAA passed question along its affiliate AMA turn contacted local VP assistance Recognizing value magnitude such opportunity lost no time soliciting aid said RCAGNY AMACGNY response immediate highly effective prestige event further enhanced thoughtful action Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Department headed Miss Rita Gallagher event did take place 1980 1981 consequence am always asked visit club contest going have another MAD So long last answer Saturday August 14 1982 planes unloading conveyances 48th Street entrance Rockefeller Plaza 1000 am order show may begin promptly noon Indoor Contest Board am pleased nounce Merrick Pete Andrews has appointed has accepted position Indoor Contest Board member representing AMA District II Pete re tired engineer resides 100 River Road tollowing picture shows Bob DiMeo Leo Buffinton Paul Duclose busy raffle desk received good response public FAI Rule Proposal A-il Bogota NJ 07603 started aero modeling 1928 resident Philadelphia PA since has engaged phases indoor outdoor flying Beginning 1950 Pete concentrated Indoor models holds national records set during years 1934 through 1980 hon ors include among others follow ing Indoor World Championship distinctions 1970Team Member 1972World Champion 1974Participant 1976Manager World Champion Team 1980Team Member World Champion Team wish Pete well newest modeling pursuit confident outstanding qualifications assignment Pete highly respected Indoor modelers everywhere Building Fund Substantial contributions have made new AMA home Reston VA Somers RC Club Somers NY Blue Angels Club New York City Some donations reported Hence am current day-to-day standing have feeling however still holding earlier rating second highest contributing district country Ill will come out first long run Film Project Committee As Chairman committee can report tht may ex pect sensational developments area Committee member Dave Brown has come up training film program expect will actually pay itself pro duce better fliers shorter time could ask anything Dave will probably detail column shall yield point except say following completion flight training film scheduled premiere Janu ary 1985 shall start work MY entry THE AMA AND YOU Newsletter Note pleased have listed receive copies two District 2 newsletters first entitled Dope Sheet issued Pine Barons Model Airplane Club located Vin centown NJ Speaking eloquently general value newsletters clubs agree Editor Joe Di Cara writes number area clubs have sent us newslet ters have asked exchange welcome has given some new ideas letter importantly learn lot good modeling ideas hear about events would otherwise miss letters brought meet ing read something good pre sented will reprint it' other welcome addition harvest newsletters called LIFTS NewsFlyer Guess what LIFTS abbreviation Give up stands Long Island Fly Together Society Cleverly appropriate dont think Bob Brassell Editor Another deucedly clever title appears top Ed Whittens New York Indoor Times Please add name mailing list may know what YOUR club doing thus position re port readers matters interest Lakehurst Air Show note just received AVP Hank Likes Toms River NJ reads follows Navy Air Engineering Center NAEC Lakehurst NJ presenting another Navy Air Show year 29-30 May Memorial Day weekend years show will feature Navys F-i 8 Hornet F-i 4 Tomcat Navy parachutists Blue Angels addition Oscar Boesch sailplane solo Flying Farmer French Connection Stearman 450 wing walker aerobatics champion Leo E Loudenslager will marvel us aerial skills demonstration Giant model aircraft will commence ii am Saturday Sunday Gates open 10 am both days Errata hasten correct Contest Calendar error appeared last column wit Meet scheduled weekend June 5 61982 being held Radio Control Club Rochester NY should have listed Fun Fly rather SCALE rally believe some confusion event held Rochester MN instead New York understand however AMA has informed error will cor rect time prevent disappointment Hold Press Club President John bister just phoned inform West chester Radio Aeromodeler Society WRAM has voted $1500 contribution AMA Building Fund Isnt wonderful What note end report LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaideeta Joe Elbe, 36980 Valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 NoniS Holgane OH 43527 baird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. PInladelphia PA 19107 Euge,e Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scotndale PA 15883 Toledo 82 annual pilgrimage Mecca ToledoMecca over year show usual well run well attended years Toledo Show hectic usual due meet ings Executive Council Thursday Friday Frequency Committee/industry meeting Thursday night NSRCA meet ing Saturday etc may have looking couldnt find apologize Council meeting quite contrast last very successful getting few ideas passed Particularly gratifying unani mous passage proposal make RC flight training film during 83-84 Now fore CL FF types get case let explain intention follow RC flight training film simi lar efforts dedicated CL FF using funds generated sale cassette copies RC film Production thiswill major effort expected about 90 minutes long intend take two years make would appreciate club has formalized flight training program would send information about reference purposes use finalizing out line film Probably biggest flap recent history AMA put rest Council voted allow CD maintain CD license indefinitely provided maintains continuous membership AMA alcohol/drug use contests once again brought up time resulted stitution rule gives CD irrevocable authority disqualify prevent flying contestant ability fly safely has impaired alcohol drugs believe reasonable approach Council certainly doesnt want appear encouraging use alcohol drugs contests Council feels outright ban would unpopular unreasonable unenforceable. personal ly believe problem either image safety problem greater local flying field sanctioned meets anyway time reverted back last meetings mold took another tack subject splitting up RC Contest Board again shot down flames crazy thing about subject looks majority Council wants change havent able come up way acceptable majority particularly area further proliferation Contest Boards Ill win yet FF team selection finals site selection another sticky problem presented Council Chuck Foreman District IV VP action similar governments affirmative action program Council voted 84 finals must held east Mississippi fact few acceptable sites event east Mississippi particularly maxes increase fly-offs will make trying find site interesting So east coast FFers will have beat bush find suitable site event agree present situation finals seeming al ways end up Taft CA good dont think Council made good move mandating east coast site would prefer revise site selection procedure way would eliminate imbalance votes west coast still leave site selection finalists John Byrne District II VP pushing installation incoming 800 toll free number AMA Headquartersas read last column expense incoming 800 number would terrifically high par ticularly considering likelihood increase personnel handle calls might buy installation outgoing Watts line reducing costs AMA Headquar ters although seriously doubt would cheaper current Americall system no way incoming line would anything additional expense After reading other VPs columns re cently apparent some districts having great results getting donations Building Fund District Ill results have disappointing Come guys gals sts note*j lets let other districts outrun us important project Pass hat club meet ings donate some money club treasury run raffle give proceeds Building Fund anything legal raise funds project Send donations directly AMA simply send note keep informed progress very worthwhile project needs support Come guys need bead Great news presented us Toledo meetingour NPRM Notice Pro posed Rule Making released FCC July 198297 goes well should have new fre quencies late fall action could milestone model aviation should ensure survival RC least next decade Get money Building Fund Delaware District Columbia land S North Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 807 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asocoata Vice-Pramdesss Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bob Chamoine 205 Tpron Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill HeIrs, 2000 Tyvoa Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Coart Falls Chsrch VA 22042 Charles spear 252 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Well looks like may have next FAI Free Flight Team Selection Finals east Mississippi 1984 last Council meeting made motion AMA Presi dent instruct FAI Site Selection Commit tee select site east Mississippi 1984 site has used semi-finals would acceptable finals site motion passed 6 4 against 4 abstentions districts voting against motion 3 7 9 11 ab stentions Districts 6 8 10 NAA thought Free Flight fans would like know VP voted particularly districts east Mississippi hope will help build some new enthusiasm program keepit dying East FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rule Making AMA RC Frequency Committee spon sored meeting April 1 Toledo concern ing status new RC frequencies meeting conducted Bob Aberle Com mittee Chairman attendance Com mittee members Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Dr Walter Good Bill Hershberger Fred Marks majority RC industry manu factures members model press special interest group representatives model car boat organizations AMA Executive Council almost perfect timing FCC voted very day release long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making good news set pace meeting follow Copies NPRM sent immedi ately via first class mail clubs full AMA charter clubs mailing list well editors special newsletter editors mailing list urged circulate NPRM copies club members North Carolina Flying Field Directory Vein Helms AVP North Carolina has sent letter chartered clubs North Carolina advising process preparing directory flying fields state convenience North Carolina modelers visit ing various parts state would appreciate assistance clubs send ing him map directions field person wish have contacted before flying done field aware circumstances may prevent visitor flying would still like have field listed members note map Members Only will make sure directory complies Please use 81A x 11 map brief description field hard find Send reply him quickly possible can have duplicated made avail able clubs free copy directory will sent participating clubs Send information map Vein W Helms 2000 TyvolaRoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scale World Championships Stead Airport Reno NV site 1982 World Radio Controlled Scale Avi ation Championships June 13 June 19 worlds best model builders fliers will assemble compete top honors expected 20 countries will represented District IV Fun Fly Are clubs District IV inter ested hosting District IV Fun Fly terested contact information flying fields facilities what would like see way district-wide fun fly Whats Happening District IV DCRC Bealeton Contest scheduled September 18-19 CD will Mike DeMuth Start making plans attend fine contest weekend outing Tn-County Annual Fun Fly will four fun fly meets held yearone hosted club fourth hosted clubs locations schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th HostValley RC HostStaunton RC Host Rivanna RC April-May May-June Aug-Sept Sept-Oct information contact clubs listed above Brainbusters Spring Free Flight Contest May 16 8 am S pm Petersburg VA Airport Route 460 Events OHLG 020 Replica Mulvihill Peanut Scale C02 Old Timer Gas RC Glider Norfolk Aeromodelers District IV Control Line Championships May 15-16 Petersburg VA information contact Abram Van Dover Tel 1-804-877-2830 Events Racing Precision Aerobatics Stunt Navy Carrier Meade Modelers clubs 11th annual Independence Day Model Air Show will held Ft Meades Range 3 Saturday July 3 11 am 5 pm As always registration parking free anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license welcome participate purpose show demonstrate public aspects hobby possible Although majority participants RC adequate time will allotted Control Line Free Flight Rocketry other facet hobby present Mid-Virginia RC Club June 5-6 Third Annual MVRC Spring Soar-In Variland Two Minute Precision 15 Minute Precision/Dur ation classes Expert Sportsman categories ESL Parameters $500 first event entered $200 additional event Ken Ruhf CD 732-3411 June 26-27 National Soaring Society Soar-In three rounds 15 Minute Precision Duration factored local national prizes must NSS member fly info call Ken Ruhf 732-3411 Thats monthsee flying field Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Puerto flits V Snoth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 13001 a79-O550 Asaincista Vlea-Preedwso John Gorday 115 Baybeny Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jacitoon 108 Thornle CItarlesron Heights SC 29405 Arthar Jonoson 932 Banyan Zeiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McOowell 6621 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micaliz2, SR 30866 Sos 1532 Fa1ardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Filth St Shariwar FL 32579 Harry-Sheraw P0 Boa 4506 Birrnnghem L35206 Tow Thacker 2390 Lawrencev,le Hwy. L Decatar CA 30003 Glen Sig Memorial Pattern Meet Jacksonville FL has potential becom ing significant contests district Fifty-two contestants entered includ ing Canada 52 four 14 year old junior members Patti Violett 14 took fourth place Novice banquet Synirday night 102 people enjoyed slide 98 Model Aviation nat s cneap transmitterirs box used drawing winning ticket radio Russ Schultz event director holding box Sig IAemorial first contest en tered Paul Hinds presentation Bill Walt Good showing progress Radio Control its first appearance Nats After over sponsors turned over $1700 Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund workhorses made possible Northeast Florida Model Flying Council Gateway RC Club Although unable attend John Grigg AMA President ably represented AMA meet Thanks efforts Rufus Carswell David Mills Ed Banke Thumb Print off ground newsletter Thermal Thumbers new club Free Flight ers Atlanta GA area addition hosting Free Flight contests promoting model aviation area schools club working promoting Indoor flying Indoor modeling predict will slowly grow popularity Recognizing fact Indoor unique AMA has created Indoor Contest Board John Martin Miami FL new Indoor Con test Board member District V Delta RC Club Greenville MS has just started its club newsletter Buck shot Bull flying Site old Green ville Airport Raceway Road Greenville should happen area want some flying County helped patch up some old runway 23 mem bers pretty good shape place fly next picture Harry Gibbs Timonsville SC model Weedhopper designed built flewall success fully Harry member Gooney Birds Flore,ce SC would like information about Weedhopper drop line Ill send Harry Harrys Weedhopper needed D size battery about 6 behind engine get balance just right last column club said oldest club district now Radio Aeromodelers Montgomery RAMS states two years may well largest club district now have 66 mem bers growing strong Two years now predict over 100 members Any club out want challenge size two years now Joe Gibson lost model swamp near Mobile Fred Fihe volunteered take up spotter search Cessna ground crew gathered model sighted Fred circled spot until foot sloggers found plane Helping another can sure make life pleasant Choppers coming same week got word two helicopter clubs forming district Huntsville RC Helicopter Club applying AMA charter six eight members dedi cated Drew Thigpen going after CD license club can have contest Jerry Collins Northeast Atlanta Helicopter Association also going after CD license new club can also have helicopter contest Dont forget safety dont forget AMA Building Fund Ive gotten several notices clubs have donated $100 Building Fund Id like get III jnes na ucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President Pa Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Assocae Vine-Presidents Lore, Ho,, 843 Hill nd Brook Osilecy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Beoford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Soc 243 Smithejlle MO 04089 Helen 0sen 820 Old Sonlsomme Uneersrny City MO 63132 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 61I zmmer Soc 72 Varna IL 61375 Well sit again trying come up something write about actually have lot write about picking out good things hard Oh well goes never claimed big time writer anyway month Executive Council met Toledo Show Well after meetings over got chance see Toledo Show first time Boy impressed saw things people got chance talk some District VI members hadnt seen awhile never met before really nice place just watch people got meet Loren Hoim AVP Quincy IL Loren very helpful day Council meeting Getting back show ever get chance see large trade show understand have good Chicago year trip Toledo has trip month far have planned go Mint Julep Scale Contest April 24 make contest year Mint Julep contest has grown quite affair past few years Id like enter Ive found cant enter talk mem bership same time Therefore leave flying other fliers Besides year will have spend some time AVPs Ken Kern Bruce Maloney Im sure can spend lot time talking about latest issues such latest creations Im sure Bob Underwood Scale man will too always like talk him about Scale scene way have pretty well set up AVPs clubs now correspond ing clubs hope small problem however have able get AVP northern Indiana surely could use one out would like volunteer pay pretty bad re wards pretty good clubs northern Indiana getting latest moment because cant expect AVPs take greater load already have want job contact immediately Speaking AVPs support group contact times throughout given month will get invitations attend club event just cant make Therefore suggest contact nearest AVP Besides AVP area up what going can probably help out Make use have up ears work flying lessons flying models building addi tion house However still have allowed enough time keep up AMA duties part duties really like reading news letters Please keep coming cases reading newsletters will contact will ever have club Its nice know what going district Well have talked enough really didnt have much talk about after sides told rather show pic tures month have some Last month mentioned went Flying Cardi nals Mall Show Florence KY Well kind enough send some pictures column Im sorry didnt send names captions doesnt matter Ill show anyway July 198299 LUIIIII5 aiiuas wun sneunu IS -4uvancu Glen Sig meet trailing banner made pretty neat entrance mall show area beautiful ship up front featured Darth Vader pilot flashing evesl Very strange Iowa igan esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Drodersen 0 i rc VII VICO-PIeEdenI P 0 Box 1104 Brrnrngham VI 4tl 2 Assistant Vice-President Tony Inaiiano 1655 Rexere Brookfield WI 53005 Associase Vice-Presidenno Jamnt Clark 4444 Woodniem NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Jon, C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th Sr Milmaalnnn WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St Oulath MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tangiemood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorseso Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ran Sears 1328 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Tarry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 column boring says stuff about Air Show Red Baron cares About same column accosted Toledo Big Stoops party Great column month Keep up good work Bob Roach did duty year ago AMA booth Detroit Expo Scottsdale AZ letter alarm over shooting down passing RC model shotgun air show Neither John Grigg nor understood gun shot blanks Phone calls back forth set straight So about column found dull Morgan flak other except ones didnt write during previous term office Amazing reads columns comments Martin Dilly liked Picasso quotation Martin Zealand proud make award presentation Len Roe Grand Rapids last Saturday three plus years Contest Coordinator RC Michigan Executive Council unanimously voted him AMAs Superior Service Award Len accepted congratula tions assembled company WMRAF Swap Meet launched discussion concern over alcohol drug question over air-worthiness some gag air show models such flying dog house lawn mower wheel barrow etc course Council has discus sing alcohol drug subject recent action authorize CD prohibit flying bar competition anyone impaired alcohol drugs See exact language minutes gives means control during sanctioned competition under Contest Directors responsibilities Otherwise means control enforce ment through club flying field rules just checking two clubs happen have rules newsletters have month has rule No 2 another has rule No 12 prohibiting alcohol flying field No mention drugs im pairment other hand Ted White VP District VIII Texas told us about club meets flying field drink beer fly apparently equal emphasis mans ambrosia another mans poison course thats point flying impaired alcohol drugs presents po tential danger others present have now provided remedy competition situation occasion official agent AMA present position authority clubs prerogative make its own field rules treat subject AMA Safety Code has its attendant diffi culties sense Council reluc tant attempt legislation beyond steps taken hear lot Ill go work realistic practical arbitrary categorical Surgeon Gen eral having problems withthe cigarette matter fathers admonition drafted went off war ave women alone Word Joe Svatora President East Wings Model Club Memphis MInow up 50 souls have opened up membership have membership drive nice flying field two miles north Mem phis meet Clintondale School Fraser cant mention Scale Scramble having July 24-25 against own policy East Wingsnice logo nice sound ing name Geez can hear Morgan now Northern Air Modelers have sent check $500 Vince Mankowski Building Fund requesting plaque read Aeromodeling Rewarding Endeav Bob Gero Sr AMA Life Member L46 NAM President Remember whole Gero family running Free Flight events 76 Springfield OH Nats Photo below shows model display line-up Fourth Annual Mall Show CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Lansing MI presented check Vince Toledo Friday morning Council still session Jim Malek CARDS President tells club doing some test work noise Wants know $39 Radio Shack noise meter adequate can tell us Any input may have noise matters should passed Ed Izzo District VP Ed chairs new AMA Noise Committee know am trouble because other clubs making substantial contribu tions Building Fund Hold off guys Well have recap its over lost train thought above other matter Len Roe addressed question able air-worthiness some kinds models odd-ball configurations lets call giant monster models flying underscaled servos linkages hinges structures Air-worthiness general ex amined AMAs definition model aircraft given Safety Code vier-thanair craft engine able carry human being No help industry avenue control probably self-regulating part Some less well concieved cottage industry kits dont know scratch-built model prob ably things could get out hand 100 Model Aviation oomu Ut aianes 81 SnOW LJY.ttJLJ IJLICI5 small Scale models Cox props really nice cheap tool em Air Modellers lshpeming MI presenting $100 check Kathy Leeuen Bay Cliff Health Camp Fourth Annual Mall Show Bay Cliff Camp crippled children Steve Thompson photo Enough now . Al Linder ot tne Vetrolt Aero Modelers pre sents clubs check $500 Build ing Fund Theyll have plaque permanently place new building Whats Grigg doing kid question real imagined need surveillance control Whos paying atten tion Cards letters Paul Smith Contest Coordinator UC FF Michigan Combat flier always combative has written thoughtful letter questioning whether AMA building plan good deal Some may have questions same kind Ill send copy Pauls letter Vince Mankowskis response anyone interested Send self-addressed envelope two ounces worth postage dont gct out fly pretty soon palaver nothing Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideot 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents EcO FriedI 5512 Sourhmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasxntnn TX 73064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NE Albocriunrqse NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prsirn TX 78080 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barnresvln OK 74003 Ed Shearer 2416 Danid Dr Menainin LA 70003 Went Council meeting Toledo since last writing has got biggest showing RC anywhere Everything airplanes boats cars etc met lot old friends over country Canada has some criticism having Council meetings large gatherings such trade shows etc feel im portant VPs visible acces sible public better Toledo some other show meeting talking people went Frequency Committee meeting Thursday night after Council meeting Sure wish could get enthusiastic about proposal Somehow calling 10 kc spread com mercial users operate up 400 watts clear channel exclusive use just doesnt sit well some excitement couple weeks ago Buddy Irwin called said Get video camera hurry over Lake Grapevine Im going lift some dinosaur tracks out canyon seems recent floods uncovered some 90 million year old hadrosaur tracks Haught Corporation volunteered helicopter remove deeply eroded wash Buddy hands tull crosswinds gusting 33 knots rocks weighing about 1/ ton However went well got some excel lent pictures hadrosaur tracks shook up scientific community because 30 ton dinosaur definitely land dweller should have whole area according textbooks under ocean 90 million years ago Oh well much science Some local newsthere will seaplane fun fly August 22 Contact Tom Blakeney 1-214-647-2841 details location Also Metroplex Fun Fly going again Well elections coming up Ill running again District VIII VP However no matter sure vote way modeler have getting representation want AMA Colorado as C Nebraska 0 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Disirici IX Vice-Presideni 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada CO 80005 AasociaO Vice-PreedwOs Robert 8a11 2822 S CotOman Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lao 3701 5 4411 Sr Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Maroern 429 Dogwood Grofoon ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 5163 Cloudas Sloon Falls SD 571 03 column material coming through thoughtfulness courtesy several great District IX modelers Minot ND comes following let ter Robert Moore Secretary/Treasurer Minot Aircraft Modeler Club Sounds group has already adopted ele mentary school Reading March 82 issue District Report noticed two articles involving com ments youth hats off club members Mr John Anderson John came up idea getting club involved Annual Winter Fest held Minot ND organizing Indoor AMA Cub meet fifth sixth graders using school event great success Forty Cubs given out everyone showed contest Model aircraft kits given top three longest flight times club very proud Mr Anderson way working promote model aviation types Since first year club has involved such activity unsure Cubs order Next year hope double order try get other clubs state involved Also have heard something about Seasons Flyers Patchif have information would like hear about Thank time Roberts question about District IX Season Flyer Patch leads well let ter Vince Gutschalk Editor Hanqar Talk newsletter Miniature Aero Sport sters Thornton-Northglen area Colorado Vince shares information regarding Season Patch program 'Would like take opportunity let know MAS have Season Flyer program full swing now going just great put charge program came conclusion best way keep track things get wallet-size cards made up MAS Season Flyer 19 Pilot Month DateWitnesS AUG SEP MAY JUN JUL Approved ASF Chairman OCT _____ _________________ NQV ______ ________________ DBC JAtJ FEB MAR APR July 1982 101 Brian Payton six year old Jonesboro AR Brian saved aluminum cans newspapers purchase Telemaster assisted building flying plane father Mike Payton enclosed have troops turn com pleted cards reason start August end July follows annual awards banquet month October have cards turned end July will give plenty time get patches ordered laid banquet time makes kinda nice reason designed cards wallet-size guys would likely have cards times thus readily available signed off witness Gene Carla Corson share follow ing report pictures Casper WY Casper Airmodelers Second Annual Model Show Sunrise Shopping Mall again year last weekend February over 60 airplanes also some boats cars trains show big success both Sunrise model club Some planes display stages completion gave people idea built two Pitts two jets Sopwith Pup gliders Control Lines others best display member club Marshall Earnshaw showing people repair Nosen J-3 Cub wrecked couple dsvc htfnre rho, AMA display brochures along posters pictures showing flying field some planes action CAP Civil Air Patrol hand run concession stand provide refresh ments participants crowd always doing club turn helps raise money chapter Sunrise merchants helped draw people show big sales ad vertising campaign radio local paper included model show main attractions merchants said best days since Christmas Other news Casperthis may right borderline timing Casper Airmodelers will holding Second An nual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In over Memorial Day weekend May 29-30 Lots prizes super flying site formation contact Bob Ball 2622 South Coffman Casper WY 82601 phone 307 265-5056 Dale Joan Alyea Pueblo CO sent picture below following presenta non Award Excellence earlier year Good news regarding long awaited frequencies granted AMA RCers FCC looks like will available end year Look information item other areas issue past MA issues Good work thanks AMA Frequency Committee Also good news regarding Building Fund reported approximately $1 20000 needed $1 60000 transi tion costs reached first April Toledo Show Look up date Headquarters Also keep associate vice-presidents state busy re ceiving personal club donations patches other available items can receive tax deductible donations will tually collectors items Building Fund drive has completed Associate Vice-President Dick Crowley will sharing total column cover issue August District IX tunate have AVPs have out working AMA Stay con tact with communications hope able recognize newsletter editors have mail ing lists columns news letters excellent source information whats happening District IX appreciate having arrive month Thanks dedicated folks give hours time month share whats happening through club news letters appreciated Arizona torta ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreui District X Vice-President 30757 Rae itnOlolS Rchn Palos Verdes CA B0274 Associate Vica-Presidasts Tony Capobanco 616 Laloma Ate Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 eob Reynolds RI 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ate Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chain Vista CA 92011 Last month mentioned attending San Francisco Vultures annual awards banquet After column sent maga zine received $25 check Building Fund Thanks lot fellows donation also received check San Fer nando Valley RC Flyers Building Fund Its $100 Thanks guys havent club twist arms came across once got chance catch breath function attended month house party new contest coordinators house Harry Apoian invited about 20 couples house dinner general good time asked bring great AMA Indoor film did shown guests well received Everyone said maker Dick Hardcastle really feel subject Well might flies Indoor some real heavyweights guest list Carl Goldberg Irwin Ohisson Sal Taibi Ed Slobod name few great time end month saw leaving rare midweek Council meeting Most held weekends minimize time away work cost three days vacation leave Wednesday Thursday Friday meeting meeting held Toledo prior famous trade show received report new building loan progress Its final stages ground breaking should May next film project will two part film spread over two years building RC trainer flying course cant learn fly film can show no-no etc Yes therell segment repairing also two part film will also put video cassette will sold project will under Dave Browns super vision will put together Jay Gerber also nixed idea removing CD status idle CDs Once CD always CD UNLESS let membership lapse must reapply credentials During meeting received word FCC approved first step request 100 additional frequencies would issue Notice Proposed Rulemaking luck frequencies will avail able years end Special interest group criteria recog nition established meeting group can obtain copy contacting HQ rule book printers should have received yours long before read ing John Worth come up proposal limited contest license fee $10 suggested would allow non-member enter sanctioned meet details need 102 Model Aviation Sky Corral RC Club n January LRI Travis McGin nis rict IX Vice-President Lew Quigiey Lity Pueblo Parks Recreation Department Morris Shanstrom Sky Corral RC Club President Sam Pisciotta auctioneer auction yearly event worked out Im Certain itll good contest though Write have suggestions itll next agenda Well meeting end June Wash ington DC youve got time lot discussion went fact FAI Free Flight team finals selection has West Coast too long motion recommend team finals selection committee find East Coast site 1984 trials passed abstained voting such motion obvious reasons nominated Lee Polansky Distin guished Service Award 10 years work Contest Board passed unanimously nominated Suzi Stream Superior Service Award work AMA booth trade shows also has spent countless hours Pattern tabulator Nats other Pattern meets years too passed unanimously Dont forget order AMA tabletop display next mall show Its sent no cost want show up club drop line promise talk too long asking Building Fund donation Thermals alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed MeCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainocao vic-Presidenu Al Caine, 1607 Soon Sim Pocarello 1083201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 E Viotosbung So Spokane WA 99208 Gick Wickline P0 Box 623 Kiamash Fail OR 97601 Chic Young 29020 tsr Ave Pederai Way WA 98003 Don ZIpoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 will read elsewhere issue FCC has released Notice Proposed Rule Making frequencies given good news began Executive Council meeting day before Toledo Show opened topic What does AMA us anyway comes up Academy now coming us 50 new airplane frequencies shared anyone wasnt FCC fairy delivered other AMA Frequency Committee chaired Bob Aberle did owe members committee great deal work did hard took great chunks personal timeall donatedthat could have used earning living being fain lies Less obvious equally important work done HQ staff Carl Maroney staff deserve hear modelers work above beyond call duty appreciated us now have new Contest Board Indoor models Contest Board mem ber District Xl Daven Hagen Dave dedicated Indoor flier competitor well-known very active Indoor circles ready input about Indoor matters address 19957 5 Redland Road Oregon City OR 97045 Speaking Contest boards now new rules cycle have rules changes get written up submitted contest board member may changes members both RC UC Boards very near future may want send proposals Ill pass Mark envelope contains rules change proposal indicate whether RC UC Word NorWesters Annual will August 1415 conflict Strat-O-Bats meet Strat-O-Bats FAI tune-up has resched uled August 1 Also hear year Misery Meet good weather change Rainier Prairie put up helicopters doing maneuvers down-wind side field Fortunately got cleared upat least particular situation anyone out with Army really need someone can help get Harts Lake site approved use 37 contestants Misery Meet 10 Canada seven Oregon rest locals noted several models lost worst story Tom Cashmans two fly-a-ways motor-bike fell third just recovered sympathies Tom UC circuit will BladderGrabber Kent June 27 may event Kent July 11-12 sure will summer meet Eugene August 15 dont forget Septem ber 11-12 will Washington State UC Championships Sometime October will Stuntathon 82 version heard may Fireball Event flown during Stuntathon get yours built bring along Portland Ill leave descriptions Toledo others want say chance meet John Van Hassel Now John edits Helena Flying Tigers newsletter pleasure meet him discuss things going Big Sky country As remember area should ex cellent places float-plane flying John said knew couple Perhaps someday could get float-plane Circuit established Barnstormers held Building Con test March 27-28 OMSI Portland 21 planes exhibited just used up space allotted quality entries excellent some unique entries Dave Tozer scratch builds designs own stuff entered DH-5 Ray Hess Osprey 2 completely scratch Both first class models Larry Wilson took Best Show P-51Da very nice job April 10-1 1 Corvallis Expo held 61 entries year lots lots very nice airplanes look Some people have exhibited past missed since always have great models show show several models modelers exhibited past showed promise planes out should brought shows everyone can enjoy Larry Wilson repeated Barnstormers win P-Si D got Public Choice Best Show Dick Smith enters models crash took Contestants Best Show very nice P47 Although weather wasnt exactly good Sunday Fun Fly won Len Ledson Klamath Falls entire contest result efforts people several clubs well worth effort attend Since photographer didnt attend Cor vallis Im sure will have photos get will include later column Coming up July 3-4 Haystack 82 Madras Perhaps Dick Tichenor Irwin Ohis son Joe Bridi will show up Dick told working Also July Barnstromers will host annual Bi-Plane Contest Delta Park Portland year date moved 25th July attempt find better weather can get Reno 13th through 19th June World Scale Champs unlikely will have contest caliber area near future thing Scale go Reno some pictures Puyallup Expo Unfortunately dont have info concerning planes they obviously very nice models Pictures Bob Baich July 1982 103 U oy rIIIn MUIIIM LU OVIC meeting Puvallup Expo mcvi vein Ahlberg right Roger Misterek crowd swao meet lovely Stinson JUNIO Box FLIGHTN/ ED WHITTE 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 S Helping Others Thats what about /ping others month have three stories such help ungsters older newcomers need assistance too pro jected statistics advise us near future population older retired indi viduals ndidates aeromodeling will outnumber youngsters Also pictures depict assistance being given Control Line Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Radio Control beginners also need help especially areas aerodynamics craftsmanship first picture shows newcomer HARRY CULVER first model well-conconstructed Easy B made Micro-X kit recommend help BAMA member JOHN ZAIC Harry Junior Trinity School Manhattan lodged Easy B light disc 105 foot high Columbia University Low Library Rotunda Fortunately RON WILLIAMS able balloon down Quite heart pumper ones first day flying Later Harry posted best time 358 Hell back larger improved propeller break four minute mark pleasant outdoor scene photo right above taken retreat center Cascade Mountains BAMA member ROALD TWEET member English Department Augustine College Rock Island IL faculty teaches kids make fly airplanes Roald writes Like other modelers teach modeling continue get frustrated manufactur ers beautifullypictured unflyable kits have probably turned kids off modeling other single source has begun change past few years still kids meet have never seen model fly well Thats dont get hobby would like see magazine turn out some simple fun plans teachers could use time time would benefit anything else picture shows Professor Tweet awarding ribbons beginners AMA Cubs recom mend such groups move fast possible other kits instance Jascos Flash X-1 8 now two-column photo show ing part BEN SASNETTs California group - lets quote Bens letter Just short note let know Ive constant reader column Im still working Juniors Control Line Enclosed shot about half current active members LA VERNE HEIGHTS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meet two three times weekly fly Saturdays hold monthly AMA sanctioned Control Line con test Prevalent designs Phase Phase II' planes powered Cox Black Widows have lot fun Thanks due parent volunteers JOAN KYLE BEN MATHISON really help kids out NORRIE LEVENTHAL helps contest JIM PETERSEN has come through prizes discounts HOBBY BENCH Glendora kids shown fifth grade have first third sixth several seventh graders too Beginning Aero Modelers Association BAl4A gathering together good group helpful modelers need par ticipation too An annual membership period -it takes publish 10 issues BAMA s newsletter Star Skippers costs $10 cover part expenses mem bership lists helpful modeler willing answer discretion questions individual modelers groups trying get started Send membership checks made out order Ed Whitten/BAMA address above Thanks - inners young old whether Control Line Free Flight Radio Control oriented * * * * Keep building - keep flying trying See next month 104 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT put out monthly newsletter too Keep up good work kids Sean Gillette Rusty Kimbrough David Harmon William Kyle Middle row Rolfe Timmons Haruhi Ross Mark Mathison Bottom Doug Hill Scott Panzarella Sergio Hererrathe La Verne Heights Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
The following summarizes actions spring AMA Executive Council meeting Toledo OH copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headq uarters available approximately July 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting June 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 attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA I Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Paul Crowley Chairman Free Flight Team Selection Committee Dwayne Ren ken financial consultant guest Hardy Brodersen Present Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements a Results two-part ballot Presi dent Council changing previously agreed upon location date Spring Council meetingi 2 voted 5 no 7 yesneed ed 2/3 majority change failed second part ballot concerning three-year term officers conversion plan passedi 2 yes 1 no b Agenda items proposing Council meeting agenda items should accompany items brief descriptions topics possible include intended motions cut-off date acceptance Council meeting agenda subjects shall six weeks prior meeting Items proposed after time may accepted agenda topics discussion will allowed brought vote c Information item letter AMAs legal counselor clarifying Article II Section 4 AMA Bylaws dealing quorums Council meetings referred Bylaws Committee study possible amend ment Bylaws I Previous Minutes passed unani mously approve January 30 1982 Council meeting minutes amended pre vious mail inputs Council members II Executive VP Report Chief Financial Officer Jim McNeill summarized three part report dated April 1 1982 distributed Council members regarding AMAs interest bearing investments intercom munication between AMA Headquarters departments personal observations con clusions about AMAs Supply Service department During discussion suggestion reinvestments made day-to-day basis maximize returns wat advised Executive Director seek input Business Advisors Committee area intercommunication noted HQ executive staff has regular meetings minutes proceed ings will sent Council Ill Committee Reports A Scholarships Brodersen gave brief interim report stating detailed loan program report should ready presenta tion summer meeting B Frequencies Worth announced awaiting word same day outcome FCC Commission meeting Washington DC would determine future AMAs petition spectrum relief 72 76 MHz band Worth also nounced would evening meet ing AMAs Frequency Committee modeling industry manufacturers stating Council invited attend Subsequently became known FCC voted re lease NPRM C Building Fund Worth advised three four executors Howard McEntee Fund approved transference Building Fundawaiting word fourth person also hobby industry will present AMA check excess $40000 Toledo Show Worth also reported Vince Mankowski final stages negotiation legal financial people connected building project ground breaking expected occur sometime May Meanwhile raffle project will conducted since attorney ad vises such activity illegal D Films Chairman Byrne reported stat ing two Committee meetings held new two year film project developed produce RC Building Flight Training Film approved unanimously proceed E Contest Director Qualification Sears reported accumulating information opinions subject CD rating found no significant opposition questionnaire aspiring CDs must pass much opposition losing CD status inac tivity motion continue CD rating policy provided membership continuous CD status will removed membership lapses passed unanimously continued page 94 90 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 K opsis- Executive Council Meeting 4/1-2 MI oieuo MIM peciai ervces LIrector uari Maroney distributed releases concerning FCCs action provide RC frequencies displayed two 900 MHz ex perimental sets AMA has purchased tests determine suitability such equip ment future RC operations 900 MHz program aimed 1990s good example AMAs efforts look toward future providing current RC frequency needs rPidtP Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockort NY 14094 FRIENDS& ENEMIES have fortunate make friends President AMA have certain ly alienated few weI1 Such nature position Now pen carefully poised shall assuredly become popular following statements about recently published letter own VPs columns happened last year over Labor Day weekend crowd spectators esti mated between 4000 8000 AMA show teams during part its demon stration allowed challenged young lady audience fire shotgun model aircraft passing flight missed thank God result kind lunacy could devastating wait Could whole thing part act young lady really part group shotgun loaded blanks Sure could part act gun loaded powder aircraft equipped make smoke hit ground fire pub lished letter makes no such indication impression left audience whole heck lot less image worked long acquire publics eye act should have perpetrated leaves questioning intelligence level involved should done own AMA show teams suggests show teams rate beginning feel above need follow AMA safety code normal rational behavior Make no mistake would sooner see show team program disbanded allow single perso4ial injury due unsafe practices Actions such foregoing can result sayin Physician heal thyself suggestsShow teams clean up act THE REST OF VA OK far half upset Now Ill get rest ya commercial pilot sits inside aircraft able feel movement aircraft FAA regulations require con sume alcoholic beverages eight 12 hours before flies constantly reminded media occasionally police must drive auto after drinking alcoholic beverages must some modelers insist can fly equally well two beers can NOT likely Dont misjudge memy drink bourbon rocks surely enjoy cooling rum tonic blazing hot day Buffalo NOT flying field unless am finished flying day So AMA ban intoxicating beverages flying fields ENFORCEMENT can say else has drinking want tell buddy cant fly because think has drinking Would As Contest Director have courage stop contestant flying consuming alco holic beverages better think about subject think hard about before friends becomes victim perpetrator accident due impaired abilities Better yet lay magazine aside write letter VP knows feelings NOW FAI ordinary member AMA thought fairly knowledgeeble about FAIafter read magazine took said month year after year became Vice-President began slowly realize somewhat deficient area Council meeting agenda items concerning FAI found myself asking lot questions didnt take long became quite knowledgeable over again became President found myself suddenly total immersion situa tion needing advanced crash course FAI immediately enmeshed high level international FAI affairs well domestic FAI issues Its very large intricate subject much history could go length describing very knowledgeable have become column have chosen singular theme FAI Team Selec tion Committees least decade ago because ongoing controversies centered around method o developing world championship team selec tion programs Executive Council discussing ways means demo cratic process wotild enable volvement decision making special interest groups diminishing need Headquarters directives necessity exercised world cham pionships team selection cycle time differences opinion concerning single VS multiple team finals meets preliminary qualification require ments practically programs constant state confusion criticism committee concept has gone through several years metamorphosis before attaining its present format came being Actually 1976/77 saw inception modern-day team selection committees first two being Outdoor Indoor Free Flight basic document under FAI team selection committees operate entitled FAI Program Management Line Authority first published Model Aviation January 1977 page 60 take trouble read will note very basicreally frame within committee allowed much flexibility flexibility factor seen vital ensure accommodation special needs category instance team selection programs have qualification stages same fee structure same method selecting team manager ever under guidelines committee has same basic responsibility deliver program format acceptable AMA president qualified program partic pants other requirements share example di rectly responsible AMA presidentjust thought Id mention overriding principle i interested parties have input team selection program development through district committee representa tive chairman program parti cipants have opportunity vote pro gram matters After Free Flight Committees estab lished themselves through special inter est groups followed CL Combat RC Soaring RC Aerobatics understand near future special interest organizations CL Aerobatics Scale may choose establish team selection committees hope conclusion after few years close association inner workings committees find whole concept highly workable beneficial FAI commu nity few rough spots because committees really still infancy go along learning im proving things get better year want extend very sincere thank FAI team selection committee mem bers chairmen task arduous rewards appreciation very small VP NOMINATIONS Under newly revised Bylaws implementation plan approved Execu tive Council year will see elections held Districts 2 4 6 8 10 NOW time write letter nomination districts candidate choice Remember NO ONE automatical ly nominated incumbent year ballot can list up three candidates office write-ins will allowed no runoff electionsa plural ity vote will elect vote Last year candidates running un opposed MUST good candidate district Dont let hap pen district Talking ProudTalking Progress FCC Drops RC Requirement AMA Frequency Committee Chairman Bob Aberle has advised effort eliminate rules essential administration Personal Radio Service FCC has dropped requirement RC modelers maintain copies Part 95 rules part station records Report & Order adopted April 14 1982 became effective May 6 1982 July 198291 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Stan Wennerstrom Mesa AZ writes February wrote AMA refund second membership purchased year As date no reply first week January paid 1982 membership Jan uary 30 entered sanctioned contest Buckeye AZ pay another membership field because first arrived second week February first membership card arrived No85878 next week wrote fora refund Thefourth week second AMA ticket No 44343 arrived Part fault first application used Earnest S sec ond used Stan Now beginning April magazines flooding Help alarmed Stan full powers AMA hierachy churning overtime Washington unscramble perplexing enigma will get immediate refund Mike Woodfolk said happens occa sionally folks should ever happen write Mike John Brown Santa Ana CA writes am interested model aviation AMA tory need 1966 thru 1981 fifteen year history book AMA Its good project resurrect agree John promised myself AMA Historian Im hamstrung other AMA projects can help Bill Zimmer AMA Associate VP Varna IL writes Cost sanitation system 1981 Nats $294100 World Championships RC Soaring $4567332 Nats planning meet ings $653896 Could costs cut area Are HQ staff salaries included Nats expenses What difference does make working Lincoln Washington Thanks keeping eye expenses Bill doesnt hurt stay public information Alan Phillips St Joseph MI asks have heard AMA spent less $4000 recent election runoff bulk rate 1 Oc letter times 80000 members comes $8000 plus paper answer Alan actually $8000 spent runoff neces sary because old Bylaws required MAJORITY vote win election Janu ary year Leader Members changed Bylaws now PLURALITY gets votes necessary win no expensive runoffs ever again Herk Stokely Virginia Beach VA writes AMA must find way develop OPEN ARMS policy non-members thousands RC sets sold country month yet impulse buyers get local fields find armed guards officials rules long arm Thus go mile down road crowd ed schoolyard try own could dangerous want AMA officials guys find way protect clubs get people come fly models us know problems now get work solve Yes Herk suggestions Vartges Papazian Westland Ml writes neglected return $625 credit voucher possession renewed 1982 dues wrote letter month ago received no reply hope way AMA treats members Vartges need send piece paper actual voucher AMA HQ Attn Mike Woodfolk AMA will mail back check lose paper voucher dont get money get back CONTEST DIRECTOR UPDATE recent Council meeting Toledo OH Contest Directorships discussed No positive action taken set up sys tem canceling CD licenses alternative passing periodical written test crucial action taken however means henceforth Contest Directors must keep AMA dues paid year year CD lets membership lapse year comes back later comes CD status presume status Leader Mem ber would preserved Im sure point nonetheless no CD lieneses out new application through district VP new test $20 fee So CD consider point President John Grigg appointed new CD Committee Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim Sears myself asked assignment Mr Grigg obliged necessary appoint new committee because gentle man started CD business resigned AMA Council around end January 1982 would like thank concerned Contest Directors over country have come forward written dis trict VPs AMA HQ sensitive issue vitally important keep up communicate Council members Academy continues grow size rapidly aspect CD flap has touched several knowledge able seasoned experienced Contest Direc tors have written difficult define put words CD officiating meet providing Academy Model Aeronautics contestants some thing cannot measured written test providing leadership accepting responsibility monitor run meet using God-given common sense life time experience handling getting along other imperfect people trying fair trying see everyone has good time treated courteously goes home happy None things can taught rule book written test As far notion Contest Director might right up-to-date latest rules draw attention CD Ive ever seen contests Ive attended since 1936 a/ways has AMA rule book pocket One-third one-fourth contestants FF contest have AMA rule book boxes back pockets point new AMA law comes up field competition resolved instantly AMA rule books coming out air CD al ways having last final say should really heavy stuff CD does cannot measured written test Shown above Birmingham RC Club Presi dent Dick Evans pretty wife Anna standing behind Dicks Carl Gold berg airplane something-or-other powered 05 15 Sunday flier lets Anna fly plane sometimes important family group father daughter friend Leelee Freeman kindergarten already keenly interested Radio Control model planes age five al ready telling father Jesse Freeman 92 Model Aviation believe As th no r u5 pruiiy ivususer wrna ing Novice Pennyplane record setting flight m Moffett Field N4M last March 11 Did Marnie learn Free Flight stuff herself Well probably did shown teaching grandfather Robert Meuser some fine points hobby has done fine job raising schooling Grumpy about aerodynamics because has since become Senior Editor National Free Flight Society Digest gallantly passing informa tion along others build fly also go what James Martin left keen RC flier competitor also Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Busy April started bang Toledo April 1 AMA Executive Council meeting also combined meeting AMA Fre quency Committee RC industry repre sentatives same day word came Washington FCC approved re leasing its long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM would offer SO new frequencies Radio Control model aircraft flying April 13 NPRM actually appeared calling 30-day public comment period before final FCC action proposal would taken AMA HQ copied mailed almost 3000 copies over country major effort get word out April 30 AMA Frequency Committee HQ staff members AMAs legal counsel RC industry representatives met again Washington area put together joint response support FCC pro posal effort aimed achieving what actively sought about five years RC frequencies gain relief growing interference problems permit expansion accommodate phenomenal growth RC has doubled AMAs membership past 10 years April 1982 significant month AMAs history topped FCC officially authorizes use new frequencies probably before end year dues money made possible Good Things Are Happening go about getting flying field have never have just lost have years circumstances differ course have never field chances new club perhaps under guid ance some folks have moved area want continue hobby case probably dont have much public image community means uphill climb get recognition What shortcuts can take hobby shop town does owner rate terms public relations kind guy does get involved What full-scale airplane groups exist town can go get some supportradio TV local newspaper avenues can explore best idea list right beginning flying site search Dont forget service clubs local youth groups opportunities will exist help model aviation program have just lost field odds good have flying region some time least have nucleus members some public exposure credit first thing to identify lost field hadwas re sult development land industry housing result complaint about noise unsafe behaviour simply property owner decided something else land such switch pasture another crop lost field result prob lem first thing to make stiffer field rules let membership know new rules will enforced whether apply mufflers overflying certain areas Remember also AMA Safety Code proscribes flying over pits spectator parking areas violate rule insurance can void Noise can difficult complaints handle because subjective matter open sym pathy police local courts can discount fact lawn mowers make much noisethey classed neces sary nuisance model airplanes spite above comments title says good things happening Let give some examples can am going mention names people involved Marietta GA Dan Dougherty runs Com plete Hobby Supply shop city has business long interest expanding volume giving folks Marietta got Control Line group started contacted AMAs Flying Site Department see what materials could made available him would support appeal City per mission fly public property Headquar ters quick respond provided Dan package public relations oriented documents used soften up local officials happy conclusion story Dans group Control Line enthusiasts has grown because success ful quest flying room Dan now going full steam ahead new effort get flying space Smyrna neighboring city group fliers planning help get Smyrna group its feet soon site permit granted Shows what person can makes up good plan executes Nice work Dan Milwaukee WI Faced loss flying site Aero Park because great increase number Ultralight planes using field Milwaukee Flying Elec trons started search area another flying site located area formerly owned Miller Brewing Company property donated Village Menomonee Falls WI nature preserve recreation area very much done use place Under guid ance Russell Knetzger done lot groundwork case Milwaukee County Flying Site now being used Rainbow Aeromodelers Society presenta tion developed appearance made before Village Board presenta tion took form questions answers making very straightforward non-fliers understand such items safety insurance protection Village After two appearances Club granted per mission use field Sibley IA Early 1981 Bob Godfredson called Sibley tell want ed get club going would like find flying site Later called again tell looked over situation appeared best place fly would local airport property getting some support couple hardnoses felt FAA would close down field model aviators allowed use AMA Headquarters keeps close touch Airspace Air Traffic Rules Division FAA know positively there no rules forbidding model acti vities airports As cases safety common sense necessary because it fly significantit what fly fly fly count Bob used information gave him after some meetings gained okay fly airport summer 1981 Bob group ran mall show get some added visibility new club Westminster MD nicest letters received year came Ray Miles Westminster Aero Modelers included several photographs new flying field Ray group exchanging let ters phone calls Headquarters long time easy understand joy letter expressed after ten years month effort got goahead use lovely piece land Spillway end Piney Run Park would take pages detail work club its members went through pursue flying opportunity sure get big effort intelligence ap proach perseverance courtesy coopera tion handled paperwork carefully completely met County people necessary convinced local officials support needed justified fine job fine bunch people Anderson CA really nice letter aerial photograph Anderson International Miniature Airport came Richard Beckman Secretary Shasta Flying Eagles have paved strip en larged later nice shade trees pit area discourage overflying people July 198293 See next month. FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident parked planes lovely barbecue pit picnic tables plenty parking hop ing get well drilled help irriga tion Richard told important aspects request city state would asking financial help project AMA site owner insurance important plus having club member real estate business accustomed working City Council great help club built positive public image through static dis plays shopping malls capped off display Shasta County Dis trict Faira very nice result planned ef fort congratulations club club has enjoyed some success let hear along some pictures field nice share experiences others because club just might able show way club searching field Let us Headquarters act clearing house valuable information thanks off Styles Synopsis continued page 90 F Bylaws Mathews distributed recom mended amendments Bylaws draft Standing Rules Standing Rules will discussed voted upon future meeting Bylaws Amendment rec ommendations approved 11 2 against 4 11 1 abstained EVP also agreed amendments will sent Leader Member vote until after summer Executive Council meeting 10 3 against NAA 11 4 1 abstained EVP G Noise Izzo reported next Council meeting Committee makeup long range plans would presented also noting opinion FAI Pattern must pass noise qualification Nats team finals proposed noise tests intro duced local meets qualify flying aid developing familiarity current requirements H Nats Procedures Foreman reported tentative April date set committee meeting DC Headquarters Also concerning 82 Nats Worth reported several concerns unexpected high cost Indoor site rental previously no charge AMA confirmation suitable FF site temporarily suspended due severe weather conditionsto decided Nats Execu tive Committee after spring inspection con troversy over RC transmitter frequency checking During discussion Indoor site cost problem moved John Byrne seconded 82 Indoor Nats held Lakehurst NJ motion drawn favor imposing thousand dollar ceiling amount cost obtaining Indoor flying site Lincoln cost exceeds $1000 Indoor Nats shall can celled motion passed 12 2 against EVP 10 subject frequency checking Nats noted though Nats Executive Committee decided eliminate activity should over ruled protect RC competitors After seeking opinions RC equipment manufacturers evening frequency meet ing supported Councils conclusion being given assurance loan spectrum analyzer Airtronics Council voted unanimously reinstate trans mitter checking Nats I Safety Mathews advised Don Lowe being approached chairmanship announcement would made next meeting J Special Interest Groups Brown distri buted Special Interest Group Recognition Program Document unanimously approved Recognition Committee program appointed President Ed McCollough Chairman Ed Izzo John Byrne K Bylaws Committee Member Election Voting produced tie broken President favor Jim Sears L CD Dues/Qualification study subject President appointed Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim McNeill Jim Sears M Sargent Petitions As follow up January 82 minutes Committee re ported follows 1 - implementation program would provide non-AMA members insured fly single non-AMA event scheduled AMA sanctioned competition duration specific competition payment one-time special insur ance fee. Following Committee recommendation President appointed Dave Brown Chair man Ed Izzo Hardy Brodersen Carl Maroney associate advise surance aspect 2 - schedule license classifica tions mittee recommended no actionseparate license classification /cate gories feasible time 3 t five year rules change cycle. Committee recommended no actionimpractical would detrimental new growing events 4 ---- least twelve month contest calendar published. Committee noted already implemented test basis 'Competition News section Model Aviation May issue IV Special Interest Groups Rights Privileges Brodersen asked should obligation imposed contest board members accept SIG inputs Pro con discussion revealed consensus special interest groups have valuable respected advisory role contest boards formal inputs should considered contest board member cannot expected compromise judgementcannot com pelled vote automatically favor such suggestions V Museum Curator Worth noted needed definition direction Council what AMA museum con cept shall decided museum advisory committee would appointed President after consultation Frank Ebling VI Surplus Trophies Frank Ehling directed provide list trophies available Council members VII PR Department Reorganization Worth presented new PR department budget revised HQ organizational diagram noted Larry Bolich left AMA replacement being actively sought VIII Standing Rules Mathews advised Standing Rules Bylaws would contain section Standing Committees does appear edited version Standing Rules draft distributed CouncilStanding Committees will treated separately IX Membership Sales Hobby Shops Action postponed until summer meet ing President asked Executive Direc tor redefine proposal incorporate ideas arising discussion single contest membership $10full VS temporary mem bership standard way determining insurance becomes effective X Special Membership Disabled Mathews advised mid-year would have proposal submit review Councileffectivity goal 1983 XI Business Advisors Committee Worth reported individual financial expertise complete five man commit tee volunteered Mr Dwayne Renken Worth noted met Mr Renken further discussions would held explore ideas money management XII Budget Review Balance Sheet Income Expense Statements year ending December 31 1981 reviewed AMAs Executive Director Comp troller answering questions giving expla nations requested projected deficit area FAI expenses detailedlargely due higher usual travel costs usual CL team Sweden other team travel Russia Romania Discussion closed no changes proposed 1982 budget XIII Youth/Beginners A McGinnis suggested district youth/beginner coordinator could posi tive step asked Council inputs subject B Bringing Model Airplanes Public Coordinated Program Proposal Larry Miles directed President distributed Council also Worths responding letter C Dr Sandy Franks proposal pilot seed project supply three month Model Aviation subscription junior high school libraries Fort Worth/Dallas high school libraries Forth Worth Dallas metropolitan area approved unani mously D The President instructed Geoff Styles memo entitled Adopt-A-School suggests ways whereby AMA clubs can get involved youth communities sent Council review IXV District Displays approved may returned Headquarters anytime repair replacement con tact person Headquarters concerning same Geoff Styles XV AMA Stationery Several Council members remarked usefulness three part note/letter forms asked HQ send supply Council members also noted list available forms should developed standard numbered catalog sent Council reference also better quality prestige letterhead should obtained XVI Indoor Records President ad vised Free Flight Contest Board just made determination Indoor records ceiling heights directed re suIts FF CB action turned over new Indoor Contest Board further consideration makeup new door Contest Board confirmed District appointed 2Merrick Andrews 3Walt VanGorder 4Don Srull 5Dr John Martin 6Chris Matsuno 7 Richard Doig 8Bud Tenny Chairman 9Stan Chilton 10Clarence Mather 11 Dave Hagen 94 Model Aviation XVII Primary RC Categories motion enable creation separate RC Contest Boards defining RC Aerobatics RC Soar ing RC Racing primary categories failed 7 against 3 23 114 abstained NAA 4710 also noted advisory boards concept used Control Line has yet used RC its full potential XVIII AAAA Indoor Meet Brodersen noted NFFS NIMAS jointly sponsoring 25 event three day Indoor meet West Baden June alternative lower ceiling site Nats substitute since dates chosen allow attendance both contests motion passed unanimously grant 4-A contest status meet XIX Executive Compensation Bill Bieda proposed key-man insurance program could provide extra retirement income expense AMA committee appointed review subject Bill Mathews Chairman Dave Brown Chuck Foreman XX Member Lists/Directories Worth ad vised trom time time subject has come up negative response Council pointed out publish complete club list magazine becomes public property send advertising members magazine Following discussion approved unani mously investigation implemented feasibility providing mailing service modeling industry use such list subject AMA approval pend ing Headquarters submission specific proposal approval Council XXI Use Blazers Patches mo tion limit use AMA blazers blazer patches Executive Council Head quarters staff members involved public transactions passed 13 1 against An amendment allow sale blazer patches AMAs cost authorized including AVPs through Vice-Presidents passed 12 2 against 7 10 XXII AMA Telephone Costs Worth re ported depth study made incoming outgoing telephone calls Headquarters showing concerted effort has reduced cost outgoing calls cost incoming calls remains high due ly collect calls Headquarters officers require operator assistance thus expensive direct dialing Also noted various studies made feasi bility installing WATS line concluding would cost effective motion Executive Director authorized vestigate cost independent study compare correlate cost coming WATS line possible savings costs reduced costs correspondence passed 9 3 against 3 ED EVP 2 ab stained 6 7 XXIII Free Flight Finals Site item begun last Council meeting Foreman expounded Free Flight finals site history obvious disproportionate votes West makes impos sible obtain different vote other what participants West desire After considerable discussion motion Council recommend next pro grams FAI Free Flight team selection finals held east Mississippi site suitable semi-finals will consid ered adequate finals passed 6 4 against 3 7 9 11 4 abstained 6 8 10 NAA XXIV National Election/VP Simultane ous running national district offices discussed Two motions attempted withdrawn person cannot hold existing office running another individual allowed aspire two simultaneous offices elected both resign lower office would filled current procedure decided topic would placed agenda next meeting XXV Optional Insurance Problems previous program discussed conclusion such program again authorized should given advance notice Model Aviation offset identification confusion President instructed Ex ecutive Director present Council approval future insurance solicitation pro gram showing exact details XXVI Magazine Policies answer McColloughs question concerning editorial policies President stated restric tions upon editor removed criteria existing moment injunction lose money hQwever say editor subject Council criticism motion Council go record recommending editor care taken selection cover material view fact magazine also intended promotion model avia tion schools youth passed 9 3 against 17 ED 2 abstained EVP 10 XXVII VP Allowances motion crease per diem allowance Council members $25 passed 8 3 against 2 5 10 3 abstained NAA 16 XXVIII Headquarters Policies Following some discussion expressing concern about telephone courtesy Executive Director advised employees instructed members treated politely respect basis customers fore assumed right controversy XXIX Alcohol/Drugs Contests After much discussion approved addition Rule Book Council give irrevocable authority Contest Director AMA sanctioned contest disqualify prevent flying competitor ability fly impaired CDs opinion use alcohol drugs 12 1 against 10 1 abstained 4 XXX Model Aviation Day President directed unused $600 authorized New York Citys Model Aviation Day 1981 carried over use same pro gram 1982 XXXI Awards Several motions awards duly moved seconded passed unani mously Superior Service two Distin guished Service Identification published after awards made XXXII Next Meeting Saturday June 26 DC passed 13 1 against 10 President also announced Nominat ing Committee meeting will held Nats August 4 900 pm Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presi dent area Complete commu nications linkwrite tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT cd Izzo District Vice-Prosideot 483 Fiske St Hoiliston MA 01746 Aenociate Vice-Prosidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Mud Street NashuaNI-i 03060 Don Krafft P0 8oo 182873 Horitoso Ln Doobury MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06850 two days prior Toledo Ohio RC Exposition attended second Council meeting Some major issues acted upon 1 The approval $70000 budget produce RCtrainingfilm two phases first cover construction installation equipment second flight training film giving rudiments neces sary helpful beginning modeler believe film will great boon RC phase hobby will first time attempt produce training film can utilized broadly modeling clubs hobby shops educational institutions etc 2 A vote taken approved people having CD licenses present time will able retain long continue membership through AMA received well written letter Earl Bud Gay expressing dissatis faction intent dropping CD licenses reissuing upon requalifica tion 3 After very extensive discussion voted approved recommend FF Contest Board next FF Champion ships held east VP Activities During last month attended two mall shows first being Auburn Mall presented Central Massachusetts RC Modelers David Hook President Mike Hoef fler Treasurer Albert Rano VicePresident club end Mall exhibition area continually showed two AMA films display helium filled controllable balloon impressed wide array models covering categories RC next mall show attended Bedford Mall Bedford NH models display down length mall also beautifully constructed finished Dlanes July 198295 Above ot three pictures took Mall Pictured Bob Brodeur Asso date Vice-President area donated bicycle raffled off Helen Sowa dressed clown passed out helium balloons children right Joe LaCourse President New Hampshire Flying Tigers club sponsored show next picture Louise wife manning AMA booth selling items Building Fund Louise continues whenever go club public function FAI new Pattern rules have aroused lot controversy have received numerous letters comments voicing objections First new pattern calls com plete turn-around pattern imposes quite burden primarily entirely different type airplane required plus developing new equipment costly time consum ing Also considered difficulty judg ing type pattern believe new method should found whereby FAI representative obtains better sampling attitudes prefer ences US fliers contact just very few leading US fliers before voting such drastic proposals has recommended incor porate present Masters Class Ex pert Class have separate class FAI alone must very careful tail doesnt wag dog have modelers US other parts world 96 Model Aviation District Activities Correction Southern New England RC Championships will held Waterford CT Airport JUNE 5 JUNE 6 Joe Giar dm0 CD has assured meet will conducted very excellent way has past very well run contest RC Prop Busters super job suring everyone good time meet Concord Aero Guidance Society New Hampshire sponsoring World War II Military Sport Scale Fly-In June 13 Giant /4 Scale Flyln July 11 August 29 having RC Sport Scale Fly-In both Flight Static events will held Hopkinton Dam New Hampshire information contact Barry Smith603/863-2480 evening April 20 pleas ure being program Cape Ann Radio Control Club Lynofield MA started question answer period pertaining AMA activities Follow ing gave presentation airplane flight trimming very active group show tell session monitored club President Fred Zealor New Jesey Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Amdete Vce-Premdesste Pete 8ianchini 260 S Broedwey Yonkers NY 10705 Prsnk Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piecatawey NJ 08854 Hank Likee 4 Cory Dr Tows Rite- NJ 08753 Adam Settier 50 Randl Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Welt Throne 208 Windeenere Rd Syrecae NY 13219 Second District Thoughts MAD 6in case wondering what about hasten translate inform refers forthcoming SIXTH MODEL AVIATION DAY IN NEW YORK say New York because WHERE will happen much NEW JERSEY NEW YORK happening Actually DISTRICT 2 spectacular lt central focal point Rockefeller Plaza gravitational destination tourists over world located upon stretch three blocks just above ice-skating rink world-re nowned statue Prometheus himself appears flight executing slowroll Note example following photo graph taken first MAD 1975 appears reaching Horace Hagens airborne chopper microphone seem awe-stricken personal negotiations J Dool Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Depart ment have paid off date year will Saturday August 14 next effort will consist securing Mayor Koch offi cial proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day New York obtained such proclamation five consecu tive years beginning 1975 chore successfully accomplished Jack Fraher continuing AMA member Riverdale area New York hope modelers within striking distance event will attend display airplane models Though contest accepted sense MAD exhibition prizes awarded after session eye-appeal criteria judging celebritytype non-modelers three block long assortment model aircraft numbering hundreds will feature outstanding rally always full coverage will given branches news media will no flying plenty activity will mark day noon until approxi mately 500 pm first MAD 1975 well over 100 modelers placed 250 model aircraft display won derful day enjoyed actual participants also estimated 10000 tourists other spectators thrilled what saw Having grown larger since inception affairs have always yielded AMA its membership fact us fly model airpalnes rich reward form nationwide international publicity favorable sortPR cannot bought dollars alone Members clubs compris ing Radio Control Association Greater New York Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York specializing Control Line working hard make years MAD biggest best ever Please help us participating further details contact Dick Brooks evenings 516/536-6253 started Back 1975 Rockefeller Center Public Relations Depart ment asked General Brooke Allen representing AMA affiliate National Aero nautic Association NAA unveiling bust Charles Lindbergh Rockefeller Center whether would possible stage aviation exhibition Rockefeller Plaza NAA passed question along its affiliate AMA turn contacted local VP assistance Recognizing value magnitude such opportunity lost no time soliciting aid said RCAGNY AMACGNY response immediate highly effective prestige event further enhanced thoughtful action Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Department headed Miss Rita Gallagher event did take place 1980 1981 consequence am always asked visit club contest going have another MAD So long last answer Saturday August 14 1982 planes unloading conveyances 48th Street entrance Rockefeller Plaza 1000 am order show may begin promptly noon Indoor Contest Board am pleased nounce Merrick Pete Andrews has appointed has accepted position Indoor Contest Board member representing AMA District II Pete re tired engineer resides 100 River Road tollowing picture shows Bob DiMeo Leo Buffinton Paul Duclose busy raffle desk received good response public FAI Rule Proposal A-il Bogota NJ 07603 started aero modeling 1928 resident Philadelphia PA since has engaged phases indoor outdoor flying Beginning 1950 Pete concentrated Indoor models holds national records set during years 1934 through 1980 hon ors include among others follow ing Indoor World Championship distinctions 1970Team Member 1972World Champion 1974Participant 1976Manager World Champion Team 1980Team Member World Champion Team wish Pete well newest modeling pursuit confident outstanding qualifications assignment Pete highly respected Indoor modelers everywhere Building Fund Substantial contributions have made new AMA home Reston VA Somers RC Club Somers NY Blue Angels Club New York City Some donations reported Hence am current day-to-day standing have feeling however still holding earlier rating second highest contributing district country Ill will come out first long run Film Project Committee As Chairman committee can report tht may ex pect sensational developments area Committee member Dave Brown has come up training film program expect will actually pay itself pro duce better fliers shorter time could ask anything Dave will probably detail column shall yield point except say following completion flight training film scheduled premiere Janu ary 1985 shall start work MY entry THE AMA AND YOU Newsletter Note pleased have listed receive copies two District 2 newsletters first entitled Dope Sheet issued Pine Barons Model Airplane Club located Vin centown NJ Speaking eloquently general value newsletters clubs agree Editor Joe Di Cara writes number area clubs have sent us newslet ters have asked exchange welcome has given some new ideas letter importantly learn lot good modeling ideas hear about events would otherwise miss letters brought meet ing read something good pre sented will reprint it' other welcome addition harvest newsletters called LIFTS NewsFlyer Guess what LIFTS abbreviation Give up stands Long Island Fly Together Society Cleverly appropriate dont think Bob Brassell Editor Another deucedly clever title appears top Ed Whittens New York Indoor Times Please add name mailing list may know what YOUR club doing thus position re port readers matters interest Lakehurst Air Show note just received AVP Hank Likes Toms River NJ reads follows Navy Air Engineering Center NAEC Lakehurst NJ presenting another Navy Air Show year 29-30 May Memorial Day weekend years show will feature Navys F-i 8 Hornet F-i 4 Tomcat Navy parachutists Blue Angels addition Oscar Boesch sailplane solo Flying Farmer French Connection Stearman 450 wing walker aerobatics champion Leo E Loudenslager will marvel us aerial skills demonstration Giant model aircraft will commence ii am Saturday Sunday Gates open 10 am both days Errata hasten correct Contest Calendar error appeared last column wit Meet scheduled weekend June 5 61982 being held Radio Control Club Rochester NY should have listed Fun Fly rather SCALE rally believe some confusion event held Rochester MN instead New York understand however AMA has informed error will cor rect time prevent disappointment Hold Press Club President John bister just phoned inform West chester Radio Aeromodeler Society WRAM has voted $1500 contribution AMA Building Fund Isnt wonderful What note end report LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaideeta Joe Elbe, 36980 Valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 NoniS Holgane OH 43527 baird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. PInladelphia PA 19107 Euge,e Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scotndale PA 15883 Toledo 82 annual pilgrimage Mecca ToledoMecca over year show usual well run well attended years Toledo Show hectic usual due meet ings Executive Council Thursday Friday Frequency Committee/industry meeting Thursday night NSRCA meet ing Saturday etc may have looking couldnt find apologize Council meeting quite contrast last very successful getting few ideas passed Particularly gratifying unani mous passage proposal make RC flight training film during 83-84 Now fore CL FF types get case let explain intention follow RC flight training film simi lar efforts dedicated CL FF using funds generated sale cassette copies RC film Production thiswill major effort expected about 90 minutes long intend take two years make would appreciate club has formalized flight training program would send information about reference purposes use finalizing out line film Probably biggest flap recent history AMA put rest Council voted allow CD maintain CD license indefinitely provided maintains continuous membership AMA alcohol/drug use contests once again brought up time resulted stitution rule gives CD irrevocable authority disqualify prevent flying contestant ability fly safely has impaired alcohol drugs believe reasonable approach Council certainly doesnt want appear encouraging use alcohol drugs contests Council feels outright ban would unpopular unreasonable unenforceable. personal ly believe problem either image safety problem greater local flying field sanctioned meets anyway time reverted back last meetings mold took another tack subject splitting up RC Contest Board again shot down flames crazy thing about subject looks majority Council wants change havent able come up way acceptable majority particularly area further proliferation Contest Boards Ill win yet FF team selection finals site selection another sticky problem presented Council Chuck Foreman District IV VP action similar governments affirmative action program Council voted 84 finals must held east Mississippi fact few acceptable sites event east Mississippi particularly maxes increase fly-offs will make trying find site interesting So east coast FFers will have beat bush find suitable site event agree present situation finals seeming al ways end up Taft CA good dont think Council made good move mandating east coast site would prefer revise site selection procedure way would eliminate imbalance votes west coast still leave site selection finalists John Byrne District II VP pushing installation incoming 800 toll free number AMA Headquartersas read last column expense incoming 800 number would terrifically high par ticularly considering likelihood increase personnel handle calls might buy installation outgoing Watts line reducing costs AMA Headquar ters although seriously doubt would cheaper current Americall system no way incoming line would anything additional expense After reading other VPs columns re cently apparent some districts having great results getting donations Building Fund District Ill results have disappointing Come guys gals sts note*j lets let other districts outrun us important project Pass hat club meet ings donate some money club treasury run raffle give proceeds Building Fund anything legal raise funds project Send donations directly AMA simply send note keep informed progress very worthwhile project needs support Come guys need bead Great news presented us Toledo meetingour NPRM Notice Pro posed Rule Making released FCC July 198297 goes well should have new fre quencies late fall action could milestone model aviation should ensure survival RC least next decade Get money Building Fund Delaware District Columbia land S North Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 807 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asocoata Vice-Pramdesss Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bob Chamoine 205 Tpron Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill HeIrs, 2000 Tyvoa Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Coart Falls Chsrch VA 22042 Charles spear 252 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Well looks like may have next FAI Free Flight Team Selection Finals east Mississippi 1984 last Council meeting made motion AMA Presi dent instruct FAI Site Selection Commit tee select site east Mississippi 1984 site has used semi-finals would acceptable finals site motion passed 6 4 against 4 abstentions districts voting against motion 3 7 9 11 ab stentions Districts 6 8 10 NAA thought Free Flight fans would like know VP voted particularly districts east Mississippi hope will help build some new enthusiasm program keepit dying East FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rule Making AMA RC Frequency Committee spon sored meeting April 1 Toledo concern ing status new RC frequencies meeting conducted Bob Aberle Com mittee Chairman attendance Com mittee members Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Dr Walter Good Bill Hershberger Fred Marks majority RC industry manu factures members model press special interest group representatives model car boat organizations AMA Executive Council almost perfect timing FCC voted very day release long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making good news set pace meeting follow Copies NPRM sent immedi ately via first class mail clubs full AMA charter clubs mailing list well editors special newsletter editors mailing list urged circulate NPRM copies club members North Carolina Flying Field Directory Vein Helms AVP North Carolina has sent letter chartered clubs North Carolina advising process preparing directory flying fields state convenience North Carolina modelers visit ing various parts state would appreciate assistance clubs send ing him map directions field person wish have contacted before flying done field aware circumstances may prevent visitor flying would still like have field listed members note map Members Only will make sure directory complies Please use 81A x 11 map brief description field hard find Send reply him quickly possible can have duplicated made avail able clubs free copy directory will sent participating clubs Send information map Vein W Helms 2000 TyvolaRoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scale World Championships Stead Airport Reno NV site 1982 World Radio Controlled Scale Avi ation Championships June 13 June 19 worlds best model builders fliers will assemble compete top honors expected 20 countries will represented District IV Fun Fly Are clubs District IV inter ested hosting District IV Fun Fly terested contact information flying fields facilities what would like see way district-wide fun fly Whats Happening District IV DCRC Bealeton Contest scheduled September 18-19 CD will Mike DeMuth Start making plans attend fine contest weekend outing Tn-County Annual Fun Fly will four fun fly meets held yearone hosted club fourth hosted clubs locations schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th HostValley RC HostStaunton RC Host Rivanna RC April-May May-June Aug-Sept Sept-Oct information contact clubs listed above Brainbusters Spring Free Flight Contest May 16 8 am S pm Petersburg VA Airport Route 460 Events OHLG 020 Replica Mulvihill Peanut Scale C02 Old Timer Gas RC Glider Norfolk Aeromodelers District IV Control Line Championships May 15-16 Petersburg VA information contact Abram Van Dover Tel 1-804-877-2830 Events Racing Precision Aerobatics Stunt Navy Carrier Meade Modelers clubs 11th annual Independence Day Model Air Show will held Ft Meades Range 3 Saturday July 3 11 am 5 pm As always registration parking free anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license welcome participate purpose show demonstrate public aspects hobby possible Although majority participants RC adequate time will allotted Control Line Free Flight Rocketry other facet hobby present Mid-Virginia RC Club June 5-6 Third Annual MVRC Spring Soar-In Variland Two Minute Precision 15 Minute Precision/Dur ation classes Expert Sportsman categories ESL Parameters $500 first event entered $200 additional event Ken Ruhf CD 732-3411 June 26-27 National Soaring Society Soar-In three rounds 15 Minute Precision Duration factored local national prizes must NSS member fly info call Ken Ruhf 732-3411 Thats monthsee flying field Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Puerto flits V Snoth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 13001 a79-O550 Asaincista Vlea-Preedwso John Gorday 115 Baybeny Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jacitoon 108 Thornle CItarlesron Heights SC 29405 Arthar Jonoson 932 Banyan Zeiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McOowell 6621 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micaliz2, SR 30866 Sos 1532 Fa1ardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Filth St Shariwar FL 32579 Harry-Sheraw P0 Boa 4506 Birrnnghem L35206 Tow Thacker 2390 Lawrencev,le Hwy. L Decatar CA 30003 Glen Sig Memorial Pattern Meet Jacksonville FL has potential becom ing significant contests district Fifty-two contestants entered includ ing Canada 52 four 14 year old junior members Patti Violett 14 took fourth place Novice banquet Synirday night 102 people enjoyed slide 98 Model Aviation nat s cneap transmitterirs box used drawing winning ticket radio Russ Schultz event director holding box Sig IAemorial first contest en tered Paul Hinds presentation Bill Walt Good showing progress Radio Control its first appearance Nats After over sponsors turned over $1700 Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund workhorses made possible Northeast Florida Model Flying Council Gateway RC Club Although unable attend John Grigg AMA President ably represented AMA meet Thanks efforts Rufus Carswell David Mills Ed Banke Thumb Print off ground newsletter Thermal Thumbers new club Free Flight ers Atlanta GA area addition hosting Free Flight contests promoting model aviation area schools club working promoting Indoor flying Indoor modeling predict will slowly grow popularity Recognizing fact Indoor unique AMA has created Indoor Contest Board John Martin Miami FL new Indoor Con test Board member District V Delta RC Club Greenville MS has just started its club newsletter Buck shot Bull flying Site old Green ville Airport Raceway Road Greenville should happen area want some flying County helped patch up some old runway 23 mem bers pretty good shape place fly next picture Harry Gibbs Timonsville SC model Weedhopper designed built flewall success fully Harry member Gooney Birds Flore,ce SC would like information about Weedhopper drop line Ill send Harry Harrys Weedhopper needed D size battery about 6 behind engine get balance just right last column club said oldest club district now Radio Aeromodelers Montgomery RAMS states two years may well largest club district now have 66 mem bers growing strong Two years now predict over 100 members Any club out want challenge size two years now Joe Gibson lost model swamp near Mobile Fred Fihe volunteered take up spotter search Cessna ground crew gathered model sighted Fred circled spot until foot sloggers found plane Helping another can sure make life pleasant Choppers coming same week got word two helicopter clubs forming district Huntsville RC Helicopter Club applying AMA charter six eight members dedi cated Drew Thigpen going after CD license club can have contest Jerry Collins Northeast Atlanta Helicopter Association also going after CD license new club can also have helicopter contest Dont forget safety dont forget AMA Building Fund Ive gotten several notices clubs have donated $100 Building Fund Id like get III jnes na ucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President Pa Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Assocae Vine-Presidents Lore, Ho,, 843 Hill nd Brook Osilecy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Beoford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Soc 243 Smithejlle MO 04089 Helen 0sen 820 Old Sonlsomme Uneersrny City MO 63132 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 61I zmmer Soc 72 Varna IL 61375 Well sit again trying come up something write about actually have lot write about picking out good things hard Oh well goes never claimed big time writer anyway month Executive Council met Toledo Show Well after meetings over got chance see Toledo Show first time Boy impressed saw things people got chance talk some District VI members hadnt seen awhile never met before really nice place just watch people got meet Loren Hoim AVP Quincy IL Loren very helpful day Council meeting Getting back show ever get chance see large trade show understand have good Chicago year trip Toledo has trip month far have planned go Mint Julep Scale Contest April 24 make contest year Mint Julep contest has grown quite affair past few years Id like enter Ive found cant enter talk mem bership same time Therefore leave flying other fliers Besides year will have spend some time AVPs Ken Kern Bruce Maloney Im sure can spend lot time talking about latest issues such latest creations Im sure Bob Underwood Scale man will too always like talk him about Scale scene way have pretty well set up AVPs clubs now correspond ing clubs hope small problem however have able get AVP northern Indiana surely could use one out would like volunteer pay pretty bad re wards pretty good clubs northern Indiana getting latest moment because cant expect AVPs take greater load already have want job contact immediately Speaking AVPs support group contact times throughout given month will get invitations attend club event just cant make Therefore suggest contact nearest AVP Besides AVP area up what going can probably help out Make use have up ears work flying lessons flying models building addi tion house However still have allowed enough time keep up AMA duties part duties really like reading news letters Please keep coming cases reading newsletters will contact will ever have club Its nice know what going district Well have talked enough really didnt have much talk about after sides told rather show pic tures month have some Last month mentioned went Flying Cardi nals Mall Show Florence KY Well kind enough send some pictures column Im sorry didnt send names captions doesnt matter Ill show anyway July 198299 LUIIIII5 aiiuas wun sneunu IS -4uvancu Glen Sig meet trailing banner made pretty neat entrance mall show area beautiful ship up front featured Darth Vader pilot flashing evesl Very strange Iowa igan esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Drodersen 0 i rc VII VICO-PIeEdenI P 0 Box 1104 Brrnrngham VI 4tl 2 Assistant Vice-President Tony Inaiiano 1655 Rexere Brookfield WI 53005 Associase Vice-Presidenno Jamnt Clark 4444 Woodniem NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Jon, C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th Sr Milmaalnnn WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St Oulath MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tangiemood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorseso Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ran Sears 1328 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Tarry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 column boring says stuff about Air Show Red Baron cares About same column accosted Toledo Big Stoops party Great column month Keep up good work Bob Roach did duty year ago AMA booth Detroit Expo Scottsdale AZ letter alarm over shooting down passing RC model shotgun air show Neither John Grigg nor understood gun shot blanks Phone calls back forth set straight So about column found dull Morgan flak other except ones didnt write during previous term office Amazing reads columns comments Martin Dilly liked Picasso quotation Martin Zealand proud make award presentation Len Roe Grand Rapids last Saturday three plus years Contest Coordinator RC Michigan Executive Council unanimously voted him AMAs Superior Service Award Len accepted congratula tions assembled company WMRAF Swap Meet launched discussion concern over alcohol drug question over air-worthiness some gag air show models such flying dog house lawn mower wheel barrow etc course Council has discus sing alcohol drug subject recent action authorize CD prohibit flying bar competition anyone impaired alcohol drugs See exact language minutes gives means control during sanctioned competition under Contest Directors responsibilities Otherwise means control enforce ment through club flying field rules just checking two clubs happen have rules newsletters have month has rule No 2 another has rule No 12 prohibiting alcohol flying field No mention drugs im pairment other hand Ted White VP District VIII Texas told us about club meets flying field drink beer fly apparently equal emphasis mans ambrosia another mans poison course thats point flying impaired alcohol drugs presents po tential danger others present have now provided remedy competition situation occasion official agent AMA present position authority clubs prerogative make its own field rules treat subject AMA Safety Code has its attendant diffi culties sense Council reluc tant attempt legislation beyond steps taken hear lot Ill go work realistic practical arbitrary categorical Surgeon Gen eral having problems withthe cigarette matter fathers admonition drafted went off war ave women alone Word Joe Svatora President East Wings Model Club Memphis MInow up 50 souls have opened up membership have membership drive nice flying field two miles north Mem phis meet Clintondale School Fraser cant mention Scale Scramble having July 24-25 against own policy East Wingsnice logo nice sound ing name Geez can hear Morgan now Northern Air Modelers have sent check $500 Vince Mankowski Building Fund requesting plaque read Aeromodeling Rewarding Endeav Bob Gero Sr AMA Life Member L46 NAM President Remember whole Gero family running Free Flight events 76 Springfield OH Nats Photo below shows model display line-up Fourth Annual Mall Show CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Lansing MI presented check Vince Toledo Friday morning Council still session Jim Malek CARDS President tells club doing some test work noise Wants know $39 Radio Shack noise meter adequate can tell us Any input may have noise matters should passed Ed Izzo District VP Ed chairs new AMA Noise Committee know am trouble because other clubs making substantial contribu tions Building Fund Hold off guys Well have recap its over lost train thought above other matter Len Roe addressed question able air-worthiness some kinds models odd-ball configurations lets call giant monster models flying underscaled servos linkages hinges structures Air-worthiness general ex amined AMAs definition model aircraft given Safety Code vier-thanair craft engine able carry human being No help industry avenue control probably self-regulating part Some less well concieved cottage industry kits dont know scratch-built model prob ably things could get out hand 100 Model Aviation oomu Ut aianes 81 SnOW LJY.ttJLJ IJLICI5 small Scale models Cox props really nice cheap tool em Air Modellers lshpeming MI presenting $100 check Kathy Leeuen Bay Cliff Health Camp Fourth Annual Mall Show Bay Cliff Camp crippled children Steve Thompson photo Enough now . Al Linder ot tne Vetrolt Aero Modelers pre sents clubs check $500 Build ing Fund Theyll have plaque permanently place new building Whats Grigg doing kid question real imagined need surveillance control Whos paying atten tion Cards letters Paul Smith Contest Coordinator UC FF Michigan Combat flier always combative has written thoughtful letter questioning whether AMA building plan good deal Some may have questions same kind Ill send copy Pauls letter Vince Mankowskis response anyone interested Send self-addressed envelope two ounces worth postage dont gct out fly pretty soon palaver nothing Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideot 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents EcO FriedI 5512 Sourhmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasxntnn TX 73064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NE Albocriunrqse NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prsirn TX 78080 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barnresvln OK 74003 Ed Shearer 2416 Danid Dr Menainin LA 70003 Went Council meeting Toledo since last writing has got biggest showing RC anywhere Everything airplanes boats cars etc met lot old friends over country Canada has some criticism having Council meetings large gatherings such trade shows etc feel im portant VPs visible acces sible public better Toledo some other show meeting talking people went Frequency Committee meeting Thursday night after Council meeting Sure wish could get enthusiastic about proposal Somehow calling 10 kc spread com mercial users operate up 400 watts clear channel exclusive use just doesnt sit well some excitement couple weeks ago Buddy Irwin called said Get video camera hurry over Lake Grapevine Im going lift some dinosaur tracks out canyon seems recent floods uncovered some 90 million year old hadrosaur tracks Haught Corporation volunteered helicopter remove deeply eroded wash Buddy hands tull crosswinds gusting 33 knots rocks weighing about 1/ ton However went well got some excel lent pictures hadrosaur tracks shook up scientific community because 30 ton dinosaur definitely land dweller should have whole area according textbooks under ocean 90 million years ago Oh well much science Some local newsthere will seaplane fun fly August 22 Contact Tom Blakeney 1-214-647-2841 details location Also Metroplex Fun Fly going again Well elections coming up Ill running again District VIII VP However no matter sure vote way modeler have getting representation want AMA Colorado as C Nebraska 0 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Disirici IX Vice-Presideni 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada CO 80005 AasociaO Vice-PreedwOs Robert 8a11 2822 S CotOman Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lao 3701 5 4411 Sr Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Maroern 429 Dogwood Grofoon ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 5163 Cloudas Sloon Falls SD 571 03 column material coming through thoughtfulness courtesy several great District IX modelers Minot ND comes following let ter Robert Moore Secretary/Treasurer Minot Aircraft Modeler Club Sounds group has already adopted ele mentary school Reading March 82 issue District Report noticed two articles involving com ments youth hats off club members Mr John Anderson John came up idea getting club involved Annual Winter Fest held Minot ND organizing Indoor AMA Cub meet fifth sixth graders using school event great success Forty Cubs given out everyone showed contest Model aircraft kits given top three longest flight times club very proud Mr Anderson way working promote model aviation types Since first year club has involved such activity unsure Cubs order Next year hope double order try get other clubs state involved Also have heard something about Seasons Flyers Patchif have information would like hear about Thank time Roberts question about District IX Season Flyer Patch leads well let ter Vince Gutschalk Editor Hanqar Talk newsletter Miniature Aero Sport sters Thornton-Northglen area Colorado Vince shares information regarding Season Patch program 'Would like take opportunity let know MAS have Season Flyer program full swing now going just great put charge program came conclusion best way keep track things get wallet-size cards made up MAS Season Flyer 19 Pilot Month DateWitnesS AUG SEP MAY JUN JUL Approved ASF Chairman OCT _____ _________________ NQV ______ ________________ DBC JAtJ FEB MAR APR July 1982 101 Brian Payton six year old Jonesboro AR Brian saved aluminum cans newspapers purchase Telemaster assisted building flying plane father Mike Payton enclosed have troops turn com pleted cards reason start August end July follows annual awards banquet month October have cards turned end July will give plenty time get patches ordered laid banquet time makes kinda nice reason designed cards wallet-size guys would likely have cards times thus readily available signed off witness Gene Carla Corson share follow ing report pictures Casper WY Casper Airmodelers Second Annual Model Show Sunrise Shopping Mall again year last weekend February over 60 airplanes also some boats cars trains show big success both Sunrise model club Some planes display stages completion gave people idea built two Pitts two jets Sopwith Pup gliders Control Lines others best display member club Marshall Earnshaw showing people repair Nosen J-3 Cub wrecked couple dsvc htfnre rho, AMA display brochures along posters pictures showing flying field some planes action CAP Civil Air Patrol hand run concession stand provide refresh ments participants crowd always doing club turn helps raise money chapter Sunrise merchants helped draw people show big sales ad vertising campaign radio local paper included model show main attractions merchants said best days since Christmas Other news Casperthis may right borderline timing Casper Airmodelers will holding Second An nual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In over Memorial Day weekend May 29-30 Lots prizes super flying site formation contact Bob Ball 2622 South Coffman Casper WY 82601 phone 307 265-5056 Dale Joan Alyea Pueblo CO sent picture below following presenta non Award Excellence earlier year Good news regarding long awaited frequencies granted AMA RCers FCC looks like will available end year Look information item other areas issue past MA issues Good work thanks AMA Frequency Committee Also good news regarding Building Fund reported approximately $1 20000 needed $1 60000 transi tion costs reached first April Toledo Show Look up date Headquarters Also keep associate vice-presidents state busy re ceiving personal club donations patches other available items can receive tax deductible donations will tually collectors items Building Fund drive has completed Associate Vice-President Dick Crowley will sharing total column cover issue August District IX tunate have AVPs have out working AMA Stay con tact with communications hope able recognize newsletter editors have mail ing lists columns news letters excellent source information whats happening District IX appreciate having arrive month Thanks dedicated folks give hours time month share whats happening through club news letters appreciated Arizona torta ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreui District X Vice-President 30757 Rae itnOlolS Rchn Palos Verdes CA B0274 Associate Vica-Presidasts Tony Capobanco 616 Laloma Ate Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 eob Reynolds RI 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ate Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chain Vista CA 92011 Last month mentioned attending San Francisco Vultures annual awards banquet After column sent maga zine received $25 check Building Fund Thanks lot fellows donation also received check San Fer nando Valley RC Flyers Building Fund Its $100 Thanks guys havent club twist arms came across once got chance catch breath function attended month house party new contest coordinators house Harry Apoian invited about 20 couples house dinner general good time asked bring great AMA Indoor film did shown guests well received Everyone said maker Dick Hardcastle really feel subject Well might flies Indoor some real heavyweights guest list Carl Goldberg Irwin Ohisson Sal Taibi Ed Slobod name few great time end month saw leaving rare midweek Council meeting Most held weekends minimize time away work cost three days vacation leave Wednesday Thursday Friday meeting meeting held Toledo prior famous trade show received report new building loan progress Its final stages ground breaking should May next film project will two part film spread over two years building RC trainer flying course cant learn fly film can show no-no etc Yes therell segment repairing also two part film will also put video cassette will sold project will under Dave Browns super vision will put together Jay Gerber also nixed idea removing CD status idle CDs Once CD always CD UNLESS let membership lapse must reapply credentials During meeting received word FCC approved first step request 100 additional frequencies would issue Notice Proposed Rulemaking luck frequencies will avail able years end Special interest group criteria recog nition established meeting group can obtain copy contacting HQ rule book printers should have received yours long before read ing John Worth come up proposal limited contest license fee $10 suggested would allow non-member enter sanctioned meet details need 102 Model Aviation Sky Corral RC Club n January LRI Travis McGin nis rict IX Vice-President Lew Quigiey Lity Pueblo Parks Recreation Department Morris Shanstrom Sky Corral RC Club President Sam Pisciotta auctioneer auction yearly event worked out Im Certain itll good contest though Write have suggestions itll next agenda Well meeting end June Wash ington DC youve got time lot discussion went fact FAI Free Flight team finals selection has West Coast too long motion recommend team finals selection committee find East Coast site 1984 trials passed abstained voting such motion obvious reasons nominated Lee Polansky Distin guished Service Award 10 years work Contest Board passed unanimously nominated Suzi Stream Superior Service Award work AMA booth trade shows also has spent countless hours Pattern tabulator Nats other Pattern meets years too passed unanimously Dont forget order AMA tabletop display next mall show Its sent no cost want show up club drop line promise talk too long asking Building Fund donation Thermals alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed MeCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainocao vic-Presidenu Al Caine, 1607 Soon Sim Pocarello 1083201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 E Viotosbung So Spokane WA 99208 Gick Wickline P0 Box 623 Kiamash Fail OR 97601 Chic Young 29020 tsr Ave Pederai Way WA 98003 Don ZIpoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 will read elsewhere issue FCC has released Notice Proposed Rule Making frequencies given good news began Executive Council meeting day before Toledo Show opened topic What does AMA us anyway comes up Academy now coming us 50 new airplane frequencies shared anyone wasnt FCC fairy delivered other AMA Frequency Committee chaired Bob Aberle did owe members committee great deal work did hard took great chunks personal timeall donatedthat could have used earning living being fain lies Less obvious equally important work done HQ staff Carl Maroney staff deserve hear modelers work above beyond call duty appreciated us now have new Contest Board Indoor models Contest Board mem ber District Xl Daven Hagen Dave dedicated Indoor flier competitor well-known very active Indoor circles ready input about Indoor matters address 19957 5 Redland Road Oregon City OR 97045 Speaking Contest boards now new rules cycle have rules changes get written up submitted contest board member may changes members both RC UC Boards very near future may want send proposals Ill pass Mark envelope contains rules change proposal indicate whether RC UC Word NorWesters Annual will August 1415 conflict Strat-O-Bats meet Strat-O-Bats FAI tune-up has resched uled August 1 Also hear year Misery Meet good weather change Rainier Prairie put up helicopters doing maneuvers down-wind side field Fortunately got cleared upat least particular situation anyone out with Army really need someone can help get Harts Lake site approved use 37 contestants Misery Meet 10 Canada seven Oregon rest locals noted several models lost worst story Tom Cashmans two fly-a-ways motor-bike fell third just recovered sympathies Tom UC circuit will BladderGrabber Kent June 27 may event Kent July 11-12 sure will summer meet Eugene August 15 dont forget Septem ber 11-12 will Washington State UC Championships Sometime October will Stuntathon 82 version heard may Fireball Event flown during Stuntathon get yours built bring along Portland Ill leave descriptions Toledo others want say chance meet John Van Hassel Now John edits Helena Flying Tigers newsletter pleasure meet him discuss things going Big Sky country As remember area should ex cellent places float-plane flying John said knew couple Perhaps someday could get float-plane Circuit established Barnstormers held Building Con test March 27-28 OMSI Portland 21 planes exhibited just used up space allotted quality entries excellent some unique entries Dave Tozer scratch builds designs own stuff entered DH-5 Ray Hess Osprey 2 completely scratch Both first class models Larry Wilson took Best Show P-51Da very nice job April 10-1 1 Corvallis Expo held 61 entries year lots lots very nice airplanes look Some people have exhibited past missed since always have great models show show several models modelers exhibited past showed promise planes out should brought shows everyone can enjoy Larry Wilson repeated Barnstormers win P-Si D got Public Choice Best Show Dick Smith enters models crash took Contestants Best Show very nice P47 Although weather wasnt exactly good Sunday Fun Fly won Len Ledson Klamath Falls entire contest result efforts people several clubs well worth effort attend Since photographer didnt attend Cor vallis Im sure will have photos get will include later column Coming up July 3-4 Haystack 82 Madras Perhaps Dick Tichenor Irwin Ohis son Joe Bridi will show up Dick told working Also July Barnstromers will host annual Bi-Plane Contest Delta Park Portland year date moved 25th July attempt find better weather can get Reno 13th through 19th June World Scale Champs unlikely will have contest caliber area near future thing Scale go Reno some pictures Puyallup Expo Unfortunately dont have info concerning planes they obviously very nice models Pictures Bob Baich July 1982 103 U oy rIIIn MUIIIM LU OVIC meeting Puvallup Expo mcvi vein Ahlberg right Roger Misterek crowd swao meet lovely Stinson JUNIO Box FLIGHTN/ ED WHITTE 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 S Helping Others Thats what about /ping others month have three stories such help ungsters older newcomers need assistance too pro jected statistics advise us near future population older retired indi viduals ndidates aeromodeling will outnumber youngsters Also pictures depict assistance being given Control Line Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Radio Control beginners also need help especially areas aerodynamics craftsmanship first picture shows newcomer HARRY CULVER first model well-conconstructed Easy B made Micro-X kit recommend help BAMA member JOHN ZAIC Harry Junior Trinity School Manhattan lodged Easy B light disc 105 foot high Columbia University Low Library Rotunda Fortunately RON WILLIAMS able balloon down Quite heart pumper ones first day flying Later Harry posted best time 358 Hell back larger improved propeller break four minute mark pleasant outdoor scene photo right above taken retreat center Cascade Mountains BAMA member ROALD TWEET member English Department Augustine College Rock Island IL faculty teaches kids make fly airplanes Roald writes Like other modelers teach modeling continue get frustrated manufactur ers beautifullypictured unflyable kits have probably turned kids off modeling other single source has begun change past few years still kids meet have never seen model fly well Thats dont get hobby would like see magazine turn out some simple fun plans teachers could use time time would benefit anything else picture shows Professor Tweet awarding ribbons beginners AMA Cubs recom mend such groups move fast possible other kits instance Jascos Flash X-1 8 now two-column photo show ing part BEN SASNETTs California group - lets quote Bens letter Just short note let know Ive constant reader column Im still working Juniors Control Line Enclosed shot about half current active members LA VERNE HEIGHTS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meet two three times weekly fly Saturdays hold monthly AMA sanctioned Control Line con test Prevalent designs Phase Phase II' planes powered Cox Black Widows have lot fun Thanks due parent volunteers JOAN KYLE BEN MATHISON really help kids out NORRIE LEVENTHAL helps contest JIM PETERSEN has come through prizes discounts HOBBY BENCH Glendora kids shown fifth grade have first third sixth several seventh graders too Beginning Aero Modelers Association BAl4A gathering together good group helpful modelers need par ticipation too An annual membership period -it takes publish 10 issues BAMA s newsletter Star Skippers costs $10 cover part expenses mem bership lists helpful modeler willing answer discretion questions individual modelers groups trying get started Send membership checks made out order Ed Whitten/BAMA address above Thanks - inners young old whether Control Line Free Flight Radio Control oriented * * * * Keep building - keep flying trying See next month 104 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT put out monthly newsletter too Keep up good work kids Sean Gillette Rusty Kimbrough David Harmon William Kyle Middle row Rolfe Timmons Haruhi Ross Mark Mathison Bottom Doug Hill Scott Panzarella Sergio Hererrathe La Verne Heights Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
The following summarizes actions spring AMA Executive Council meeting Toledo OH copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headq uarters available approximately July 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting June 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 attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA I Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Paul Crowley Chairman Free Flight Team Selection Committee Dwayne Ren ken financial consultant guest Hardy Brodersen Present Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements a Results two-part ballot Presi dent Council changing previously agreed upon location date Spring Council meetingi 2 voted 5 no 7 yesneed ed 2/3 majority change failed second part ballot concerning three-year term officers conversion plan passedi 2 yes 1 no b Agenda items proposing Council meeting agenda items should accompany items brief descriptions topics possible include intended motions cut-off date acceptance Council meeting agenda subjects shall six weeks prior meeting Items proposed after time may accepted agenda topics discussion will allowed brought vote c Information item letter AMAs legal counselor clarifying Article II Section 4 AMA Bylaws dealing quorums Council meetings referred Bylaws Committee study possible amend ment Bylaws I Previous Minutes passed unani mously approve January 30 1982 Council meeting minutes amended pre vious mail inputs Council members II Executive VP Report Chief Financial Officer Jim McNeill summarized three part report dated April 1 1982 distributed Council members regarding AMAs interest bearing investments intercom munication between AMA Headquarters departments personal observations con clusions about AMAs Supply Service department During discussion suggestion reinvestments made day-to-day basis maximize returns wat advised Executive Director seek input Business Advisors Committee area intercommunication noted HQ executive staff has regular meetings minutes proceed ings will sent Council Ill Committee Reports A Scholarships Brodersen gave brief interim report stating detailed loan program report should ready presenta tion summer meeting B Frequencies Worth announced awaiting word same day outcome FCC Commission meeting Washington DC would determine future AMAs petition spectrum relief 72 76 MHz band Worth also nounced would evening meet ing AMAs Frequency Committee modeling industry manufacturers stating Council invited attend Subsequently became known FCC voted re lease NPRM C Building Fund Worth advised three four executors Howard McEntee Fund approved transference Building Fundawaiting word fourth person also hobby industry will present AMA check excess $40000 Toledo Show Worth also reported Vince Mankowski final stages negotiation legal financial people connected building project ground breaking expected occur sometime May Meanwhile raffle project will conducted since attorney ad vises such activity illegal D Films Chairman Byrne reported stat ing two Committee meetings held new two year film project developed produce RC Building Flight Training Film approved unanimously proceed E Contest Director Qualification Sears reported accumulating information opinions subject CD rating found no significant opposition questionnaire aspiring CDs must pass much opposition losing CD status inac tivity motion continue CD rating policy provided membership continuous CD status will removed membership lapses passed unanimously continued page 94 90 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 K opsis- Executive Council Meeting 4/1-2 MI oieuo MIM peciai ervces LIrector uari Maroney distributed releases concerning FCCs action provide RC frequencies displayed two 900 MHz ex perimental sets AMA has purchased tests determine suitability such equip ment future RC operations 900 MHz program aimed 1990s good example AMAs efforts look toward future providing current RC frequency needs rPidtP Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockort NY 14094 FRIENDS& ENEMIES have fortunate make friends President AMA have certain ly alienated few weI1 Such nature position Now pen carefully poised shall assuredly become popular following statements about recently published letter own VPs columns happened last year over Labor Day weekend crowd spectators esti mated between 4000 8000 AMA show teams during part its demon stration allowed challenged young lady audience fire shotgun model aircraft passing flight missed thank God result kind lunacy could devastating wait Could whole thing part act young lady really part group shotgun loaded blanks Sure could part act gun loaded powder aircraft equipped make smoke hit ground fire pub lished letter makes no such indication impression left audience whole heck lot less image worked long acquire publics eye act should have perpetrated leaves questioning intelligence level involved should done own AMA show teams suggests show teams rate beginning feel above need follow AMA safety code normal rational behavior Make no mistake would sooner see show team program disbanded allow single perso4ial injury due unsafe practices Actions such foregoing can result sayin Physician heal thyself suggestsShow teams clean up act THE REST OF VA OK far half upset Now Ill get rest ya commercial pilot sits inside aircraft able feel movement aircraft FAA regulations require con sume alcoholic beverages eight 12 hours before flies constantly reminded media occasionally police must drive auto after drinking alcoholic beverages must some modelers insist can fly equally well two beers can NOT likely Dont misjudge memy drink bourbon rocks surely enjoy cooling rum tonic blazing hot day Buffalo NOT flying field unless am finished flying day So AMA ban intoxicating beverages flying fields ENFORCEMENT can say else has drinking want tell buddy cant fly because think has drinking Would As Contest Director have courage stop contestant flying consuming alco holic beverages better think about subject think hard about before friends becomes victim perpetrator accident due impaired abilities Better yet lay magazine aside write letter VP knows feelings NOW FAI ordinary member AMA thought fairly knowledgeeble about FAIafter read magazine took said month year after year became Vice-President began slowly realize somewhat deficient area Council meeting agenda items concerning FAI found myself asking lot questions didnt take long became quite knowledgeable over again became President found myself suddenly total immersion situa tion needing advanced crash course FAI immediately enmeshed high level international FAI affairs well domestic FAI issues Its very large intricate subject much history could go length describing very knowledgeable have become column have chosen singular theme FAI Team Selec tion Committees least decade ago because ongoing controversies centered around method o developing world championship team selec tion programs Executive Council discussing ways means demo cratic process wotild enable volvement decision making special interest groups diminishing need Headquarters directives necessity exercised world cham pionships team selection cycle time differences opinion concerning single VS multiple team finals meets preliminary qualification require ments practically programs constant state confusion criticism committee concept has gone through several years metamorphosis before attaining its present format came being Actually 1976/77 saw inception modern-day team selection committees first two being Outdoor Indoor Free Flight basic document under FAI team selection committees operate entitled FAI Program Management Line Authority first published Model Aviation January 1977 page 60 take trouble read will note very basicreally frame within committee allowed much flexibility flexibility factor seen vital ensure accommodation special needs category instance team selection programs have qualification stages same fee structure same method selecting team manager ever under guidelines committee has same basic responsibility deliver program format acceptable AMA president qualified program partic pants other requirements share example di rectly responsible AMA presidentjust thought Id mention overriding principle i interested parties have input team selection program development through district committee representa tive chairman program parti cipants have opportunity vote pro gram matters After Free Flight Committees estab lished themselves through special inter est groups followed CL Combat RC Soaring RC Aerobatics understand near future special interest organizations CL Aerobatics Scale may choose establish team selection committees hope conclusion after few years close association inner workings committees find whole concept highly workable beneficial FAI commu nity few rough spots because committees really still infancy go along learning im proving things get better year want extend very sincere thank FAI team selection committee mem bers chairmen task arduous rewards appreciation very small VP NOMINATIONS Under newly revised Bylaws implementation plan approved Execu tive Council year will see elections held Districts 2 4 6 8 10 NOW time write letter nomination districts candidate choice Remember NO ONE automatical ly nominated incumbent year ballot can list up three candidates office write-ins will allowed no runoff electionsa plural ity vote will elect vote Last year candidates running un opposed MUST good candidate district Dont let hap pen district Talking ProudTalking Progress FCC Drops RC Requirement AMA Frequency Committee Chairman Bob Aberle has advised effort eliminate rules essential administration Personal Radio Service FCC has dropped requirement RC modelers maintain copies Part 95 rules part station records Report & Order adopted April 14 1982 became effective May 6 1982 July 198291 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Stan Wennerstrom Mesa AZ writes February wrote AMA refund second membership purchased year As date no reply first week January paid 1982 membership Jan uary 30 entered sanctioned contest Buckeye AZ pay another membership field because first arrived second week February first membership card arrived No85878 next week wrote fora refund Thefourth week second AMA ticket No 44343 arrived Part fault first application used Earnest S sec ond used Stan Now beginning April magazines flooding Help alarmed Stan full powers AMA hierachy churning overtime Washington unscramble perplexing enigma will get immediate refund Mike Woodfolk said happens occa sionally folks should ever happen write Mike John Brown Santa Ana CA writes am interested model aviation AMA tory need 1966 thru 1981 fifteen year history book AMA Its good project resurrect agree John promised myself AMA Historian Im hamstrung other AMA projects can help Bill Zimmer AMA Associate VP Varna IL writes Cost sanitation system 1981 Nats $294100 World Championships RC Soaring $4567332 Nats planning meet ings $653896 Could costs cut area Are HQ staff salaries included Nats expenses What difference does make working Lincoln Washington Thanks keeping eye expenses Bill doesnt hurt stay public information Alan Phillips St Joseph MI asks have heard AMA spent less $4000 recent election runoff bulk rate 1 Oc letter times 80000 members comes $8000 plus paper answer Alan actually $8000 spent runoff neces sary because old Bylaws required MAJORITY vote win election Janu ary year Leader Members changed Bylaws now PLURALITY gets votes necessary win no expensive runoffs ever again Herk Stokely Virginia Beach VA writes AMA must find way develop OPEN ARMS policy non-members thousands RC sets sold country month yet impulse buyers get local fields find armed guards officials rules long arm Thus go mile down road crowd ed schoolyard try own could dangerous want AMA officials guys find way protect clubs get people come fly models us know problems now get work solve Yes Herk suggestions Vartges Papazian Westland Ml writes neglected return $625 credit voucher possession renewed 1982 dues wrote letter month ago received no reply hope way AMA treats members Vartges need send piece paper actual voucher AMA HQ Attn Mike Woodfolk AMA will mail back check lose paper voucher dont get money get back CONTEST DIRECTOR UPDATE recent Council meeting Toledo OH Contest Directorships discussed No positive action taken set up sys tem canceling CD licenses alternative passing periodical written test crucial action taken however means henceforth Contest Directors must keep AMA dues paid year year CD lets membership lapse year comes back later comes CD status presume status Leader Mem ber would preserved Im sure point nonetheless no CD lieneses out new application through district VP new test $20 fee So CD consider point President John Grigg appointed new CD Committee Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim Sears myself asked assignment Mr Grigg obliged necessary appoint new committee because gentle man started CD business resigned AMA Council around end January 1982 would like thank concerned Contest Directors over country have come forward written dis trict VPs AMA HQ sensitive issue vitally important keep up communicate Council members Academy continues grow size rapidly aspect CD flap has touched several knowledge able seasoned experienced Contest Direc tors have written difficult define put words CD officiating meet providing Academy Model Aeronautics contestants some thing cannot measured written test providing leadership accepting responsibility monitor run meet using God-given common sense life time experience handling getting along other imperfect people trying fair trying see everyone has good time treated courteously goes home happy None things can taught rule book written test As far notion Contest Director might right up-to-date latest rules draw attention CD Ive ever seen contests Ive attended since 1936 a/ways has AMA rule book pocket One-third one-fourth contestants FF contest have AMA rule book boxes back pockets point new AMA law comes up field competition resolved instantly AMA rule books coming out air CD al ways having last final say should really heavy stuff CD does cannot measured written test Shown above Birmingham RC Club Presi dent Dick Evans pretty wife Anna standing behind Dicks Carl Gold berg airplane something-or-other powered 05 15 Sunday flier lets Anna fly plane sometimes important family group father daughter friend Leelee Freeman kindergarten already keenly interested Radio Control model planes age five al ready telling father Jesse Freeman 92 Model Aviation believe As th no r u5 pruiiy ivususer wrna ing Novice Pennyplane record setting flight m Moffett Field N4M last March 11 Did Marnie learn Free Flight stuff herself Well probably did shown teaching grandfather Robert Meuser some fine points hobby has done fine job raising schooling Grumpy about aerodynamics because has since become Senior Editor National Free Flight Society Digest gallantly passing informa tion along others build fly also go what James Martin left keen RC flier competitor also Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Busy April started bang Toledo April 1 AMA Executive Council meeting also combined meeting AMA Fre quency Committee RC industry repre sentatives same day word came Washington FCC approved re leasing its long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM would offer SO new frequencies Radio Control model aircraft flying April 13 NPRM actually appeared calling 30-day public comment period before final FCC action proposal would taken AMA HQ copied mailed almost 3000 copies over country major effort get word out April 30 AMA Frequency Committee HQ staff members AMAs legal counsel RC industry representatives met again Washington area put together joint response support FCC pro posal effort aimed achieving what actively sought about five years RC frequencies gain relief growing interference problems permit expansion accommodate phenomenal growth RC has doubled AMAs membership past 10 years April 1982 significant month AMAs history topped FCC officially authorizes use new frequencies probably before end year dues money made possible Good Things Are Happening go about getting flying field have never have just lost have years circumstances differ course have never field chances new club perhaps under guid ance some folks have moved area want continue hobby case probably dont have much public image community means uphill climb get recognition What shortcuts can take hobby shop town does owner rate terms public relations kind guy does get involved What full-scale airplane groups exist town can go get some supportradio TV local newspaper avenues can explore best idea list right beginning flying site search Dont forget service clubs local youth groups opportunities will exist help model aviation program have just lost field odds good have flying region some time least have nucleus members some public exposure credit first thing to identify lost field hadwas re sult development land industry housing result complaint about noise unsafe behaviour simply property owner decided something else land such switch pasture another crop lost field result prob lem first thing to make stiffer field rules let membership know new rules will enforced whether apply mufflers overflying certain areas Remember also AMA Safety Code proscribes flying over pits spectator parking areas violate rule insurance can void Noise can difficult complaints handle because subjective matter open sym pathy police local courts can discount fact lawn mowers make much noisethey classed neces sary nuisance model airplanes spite above comments title says good things happening Let give some examples can am going mention names people involved Marietta GA Dan Dougherty runs Com plete Hobby Supply shop city has business long interest expanding volume giving folks Marietta got Control Line group started contacted AMAs Flying Site Department see what materials could made available him would support appeal City per mission fly public property Headquar ters quick respond provided Dan package public relations oriented documents used soften up local officials happy conclusion story Dans group Control Line enthusiasts has grown because success ful quest flying room Dan now going full steam ahead new effort get flying space Smyrna neighboring city group fliers planning help get Smyrna group its feet soon site permit granted Shows what person can makes up good plan executes Nice work Dan Milwaukee WI Faced loss flying site Aero Park because great increase number Ultralight planes using field Milwaukee Flying Elec trons started search area another flying site located area formerly owned Miller Brewing Company property donated Village Menomonee Falls WI nature preserve recreation area very much done use place Under guid ance Russell Knetzger done lot groundwork case Milwaukee County Flying Site now being used Rainbow Aeromodelers Society presenta tion developed appearance made before Village Board presenta tion took form questions answers making very straightforward non-fliers understand such items safety insurance protection Village After two appearances Club granted per mission use field Sibley IA Early 1981 Bob Godfredson called Sibley tell want ed get club going would like find flying site Later called again tell looked over situation appeared best place fly would local airport property getting some support couple hardnoses felt FAA would close down field model aviators allowed use AMA Headquarters keeps close touch Airspace Air Traffic Rules Division FAA know positively there no rules forbidding model acti vities airports As cases safety common sense necessary because it fly significantit what fly fly fly count Bob used information gave him after some meetings gained okay fly airport summer 1981 Bob group ran mall show get some added visibility new club Westminster MD nicest letters received year came Ray Miles Westminster Aero Modelers included several photographs new flying field Ray group exchanging let ters phone calls Headquarters long time easy understand joy letter expressed after ten years month effort got goahead use lovely piece land Spillway end Piney Run Park would take pages detail work club its members went through pursue flying opportunity sure get big effort intelligence ap proach perseverance courtesy coopera tion handled paperwork carefully completely met County people necessary convinced local officials support needed justified fine job fine bunch people Anderson CA really nice letter aerial photograph Anderson International Miniature Airport came Richard Beckman Secretary Shasta Flying Eagles have paved strip en larged later nice shade trees pit area discourage overflying people July 198293 See next month. FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident parked planes lovely barbecue pit picnic tables plenty parking hop ing get well drilled help irriga tion Richard told important aspects request city state would asking financial help project AMA site owner insurance important plus having club member real estate business accustomed working City Council great help club built positive public image through static dis plays shopping malls capped off display Shasta County Dis trict Faira very nice result planned ef fort congratulations club club has enjoyed some success let hear along some pictures field nice share experiences others because club just might able show way club searching field Let us Headquarters act clearing house valuable information thanks off Styles Synopsis continued page 90 F Bylaws Mathews distributed recom mended amendments Bylaws draft Standing Rules Standing Rules will discussed voted upon future meeting Bylaws Amendment rec ommendations approved 11 2 against 4 11 1 abstained EVP also agreed amendments will sent Leader Member vote until after summer Executive Council meeting 10 3 against NAA 11 4 1 abstained EVP G Noise Izzo reported next Council meeting Committee makeup long range plans would presented also noting opinion FAI Pattern must pass noise qualification Nats team finals proposed noise tests intro duced local meets qualify flying aid developing familiarity current requirements H Nats Procedures Foreman reported tentative April date set committee meeting DC Headquarters Also concerning 82 Nats Worth reported several concerns unexpected high cost Indoor site rental previously no charge AMA confirmation suitable FF site temporarily suspended due severe weather conditionsto decided Nats Execu tive Committee after spring inspection con troversy over RC transmitter frequency checking During discussion Indoor site cost problem moved John Byrne seconded 82 Indoor Nats held Lakehurst NJ motion drawn favor imposing thousand dollar ceiling amount cost obtaining Indoor flying site Lincoln cost exceeds $1000 Indoor Nats shall can celled motion passed 12 2 against EVP 10 subject frequency checking Nats noted though Nats Executive Committee decided eliminate activity should over ruled protect RC competitors After seeking opinions RC equipment manufacturers evening frequency meet ing supported Councils conclusion being given assurance loan spectrum analyzer Airtronics Council voted unanimously reinstate trans mitter checking Nats I Safety Mathews advised Don Lowe being approached chairmanship announcement would made next meeting J Special Interest Groups Brown distri buted Special Interest Group Recognition Program Document unanimously approved Recognition Committee program appointed President Ed McCollough Chairman Ed Izzo John Byrne K Bylaws Committee Member Election Voting produced tie broken President favor Jim Sears L CD Dues/Qualification study subject President appointed Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim McNeill Jim Sears M Sargent Petitions As follow up January 82 minutes Committee re ported follows 1 - implementation program would provide non-AMA members insured fly single non-AMA event scheduled AMA sanctioned competition duration specific competition payment one-time special insur ance fee. Following Committee recommendation President appointed Dave Brown Chair man Ed Izzo Hardy Brodersen Carl Maroney associate advise surance aspect 2 - schedule license classifica tions mittee recommended no actionseparate license classification /cate gories feasible time 3 t five year rules change cycle. Committee recommended no actionimpractical would detrimental new growing events 4 ---- least twelve month contest calendar published. Committee noted already implemented test basis 'Competition News section Model Aviation May issue IV Special Interest Groups Rights Privileges Brodersen asked should obligation imposed contest board members accept SIG inputs Pro con discussion revealed consensus special interest groups have valuable respected advisory role contest boards formal inputs should considered contest board member cannot expected compromise judgementcannot com pelled vote automatically favor such suggestions V Museum Curator Worth noted needed definition direction Council what AMA museum con cept shall decided museum advisory committee would appointed President after consultation Frank Ebling VI Surplus Trophies Frank Ehling directed provide list trophies available Council members VII PR Department Reorganization Worth presented new PR department budget revised HQ organizational diagram noted Larry Bolich left AMA replacement being actively sought VIII Standing Rules Mathews advised Standing Rules Bylaws would contain section Standing Committees does appear edited version Standing Rules draft distributed CouncilStanding Committees will treated separately IX Membership Sales Hobby Shops Action postponed until summer meet ing President asked Executive Direc tor redefine proposal incorporate ideas arising discussion single contest membership $10full VS temporary mem bership standard way determining insurance becomes effective X Special Membership Disabled Mathews advised mid-year would have proposal submit review Councileffectivity goal 1983 XI Business Advisors Committee Worth reported individual financial expertise complete five man commit tee volunteered Mr Dwayne Renken Worth noted met Mr Renken further discussions would held explore ideas money management XII Budget Review Balance Sheet Income Expense Statements year ending December 31 1981 reviewed AMAs Executive Director Comp troller answering questions giving expla nations requested projected deficit area FAI expenses detailedlargely due higher usual travel costs usual CL team Sweden other team travel Russia Romania Discussion closed no changes proposed 1982 budget XIII Youth/Beginners A McGinnis suggested district youth/beginner coordinator could posi tive step asked Council inputs subject B Bringing Model Airplanes Public Coordinated Program Proposal Larry Miles directed President distributed Council also Worths responding letter C Dr Sandy Franks proposal pilot seed project supply three month Model Aviation subscription junior high school libraries Fort Worth/Dallas high school libraries Forth Worth Dallas metropolitan area approved unani mously D The President instructed Geoff Styles memo entitled Adopt-A-School suggests ways whereby AMA clubs can get involved youth communities sent Council review IXV District Displays approved may returned Headquarters anytime repair replacement con tact person Headquarters concerning same Geoff Styles XV AMA Stationery Several Council members remarked usefulness three part note/letter forms asked HQ send supply Council members also noted list available forms should developed standard numbered catalog sent Council reference also better quality prestige letterhead should obtained XVI Indoor Records President ad vised Free Flight Contest Board just made determination Indoor records ceiling heights directed re suIts FF CB action turned over new Indoor Contest Board further consideration makeup new door Contest Board confirmed District appointed 2Merrick Andrews 3Walt VanGorder 4Don Srull 5Dr John Martin 6Chris Matsuno 7 Richard Doig 8Bud Tenny Chairman 9Stan Chilton 10Clarence Mather 11 Dave Hagen 94 Model Aviation XVII Primary RC Categories motion enable creation separate RC Contest Boards defining RC Aerobatics RC Soar ing RC Racing primary categories failed 7 against 3 23 114 abstained NAA 4710 also noted advisory boards concept used Control Line has yet used RC its full potential XVIII AAAA Indoor Meet Brodersen noted NFFS NIMAS jointly sponsoring 25 event three day Indoor meet West Baden June alternative lower ceiling site Nats substitute since dates chosen allow attendance both contests motion passed unanimously grant 4-A contest status meet XIX Executive Compensation Bill Bieda proposed key-man insurance program could provide extra retirement income expense AMA committee appointed review subject Bill Mathews Chairman Dave Brown Chuck Foreman XX Member Lists/Directories Worth ad vised trom time time subject has come up negative response Council pointed out publish complete club list magazine becomes public property send advertising members magazine Following discussion approved unani mously investigation implemented feasibility providing mailing service modeling industry use such list subject AMA approval pend ing Headquarters submission specific proposal approval Council XXI Use Blazers Patches mo tion limit use AMA blazers blazer patches Executive Council Head quarters staff members involved public transactions passed 13 1 against An amendment allow sale blazer patches AMAs cost authorized including AVPs through Vice-Presidents passed 12 2 against 7 10 XXII AMA Telephone Costs Worth re ported depth study made incoming outgoing telephone calls Headquarters showing concerted effort has reduced cost outgoing calls cost incoming calls remains high due ly collect calls Headquarters officers require operator assistance thus expensive direct dialing Also noted various studies made feasi bility installing WATS line concluding would cost effective motion Executive Director authorized vestigate cost independent study compare correlate cost coming WATS line possible savings costs reduced costs correspondence passed 9 3 against 3 ED EVP 2 ab stained 6 7 XXIII Free Flight Finals Site item begun last Council meeting Foreman expounded Free Flight finals site history obvious disproportionate votes West makes impos sible obtain different vote other what participants West desire After considerable discussion motion Council recommend next pro grams FAI Free Flight team selection finals held east Mississippi site suitable semi-finals will consid ered adequate finals passed 6 4 against 3 7 9 11 4 abstained 6 8 10 NAA XXIV National Election/VP Simultane ous running national district offices discussed Two motions attempted withdrawn person cannot hold existing office running another individual allowed aspire two simultaneous offices elected both resign lower office would filled current procedure decided topic would placed agenda next meeting XXV Optional Insurance Problems previous program discussed conclusion such program again authorized should given advance notice Model Aviation offset identification confusion President instructed Ex ecutive Director present Council approval future insurance solicitation pro gram showing exact details XXVI Magazine Policies answer McColloughs question concerning editorial policies President stated restric tions upon editor removed criteria existing moment injunction lose money hQwever say editor subject Council criticism motion Council go record recommending editor care taken selection cover material view fact magazine also intended promotion model avia tion schools youth passed 9 3 against 17 ED 2 abstained EVP 10 XXVII VP Allowances motion crease per diem allowance Council members $25 passed 8 3 against 2 5 10 3 abstained NAA 16 XXVIII Headquarters Policies Following some discussion expressing concern about telephone courtesy Executive Director advised employees instructed members treated politely respect basis customers fore assumed right controversy XXIX Alcohol/Drugs Contests After much discussion approved addition Rule Book Council give irrevocable authority Contest Director AMA sanctioned contest disqualify prevent flying competitor ability fly impaired CDs opinion use alcohol drugs 12 1 against 10 1 abstained 4 XXX Model Aviation Day President directed unused $600 authorized New York Citys Model Aviation Day 1981 carried over use same pro gram 1982 XXXI Awards Several motions awards duly moved seconded passed unani mously Superior Service two Distin guished Service Identification published after awards made XXXII Next Meeting Saturday June 26 DC passed 13 1 against 10 President also announced Nominat ing Committee meeting will held Nats August 4 900 pm Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presi dent area Complete commu nications linkwrite tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT cd Izzo District Vice-Prosideot 483 Fiske St Hoiliston MA 01746 Aenociate Vice-Prosidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Mud Street NashuaNI-i 03060 Don Krafft P0 8oo 182873 Horitoso Ln Doobury MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06850 two days prior Toledo Ohio RC Exposition attended second Council meeting Some major issues acted upon 1 The approval $70000 budget produce RCtrainingfilm two phases first cover construction installation equipment second flight training film giving rudiments neces sary helpful beginning modeler believe film will great boon RC phase hobby will first time attempt produce training film can utilized broadly modeling clubs hobby shops educational institutions etc 2 A vote taken approved people having CD licenses present time will able retain long continue membership through AMA received well written letter Earl Bud Gay expressing dissatis faction intent dropping CD licenses reissuing upon requalifica tion 3 After very extensive discussion voted approved recommend FF Contest Board next FF Champion ships held east VP Activities During last month attended two mall shows first being Auburn Mall presented Central Massachusetts RC Modelers David Hook President Mike Hoef fler Treasurer Albert Rano VicePresident club end Mall exhibition area continually showed two AMA films display helium filled controllable balloon impressed wide array models covering categories RC next mall show attended Bedford Mall Bedford NH models display down length mall also beautifully constructed finished Dlanes July 198295 Above ot three pictures took Mall Pictured Bob Brodeur Asso date Vice-President area donated bicycle raffled off Helen Sowa dressed clown passed out helium balloons children right Joe LaCourse President New Hampshire Flying Tigers club sponsored show next picture Louise wife manning AMA booth selling items Building Fund Louise continues whenever go club public function FAI new Pattern rules have aroused lot controversy have received numerous letters comments voicing objections First new pattern calls com plete turn-around pattern imposes quite burden primarily entirely different type airplane required plus developing new equipment costly time consum ing Also considered difficulty judg ing type pattern believe new method should found whereby FAI representative obtains better sampling attitudes prefer ences US fliers contact just very few leading US fliers before voting such drastic proposals has recommended incor porate present Masters Class Ex pert Class have separate class FAI alone must very careful tail doesnt wag dog have modelers US other parts world 96 Model Aviation District Activities Correction Southern New England RC Championships will held Waterford CT Airport JUNE 5 JUNE 6 Joe Giar dm0 CD has assured meet will conducted very excellent way has past very well run contest RC Prop Busters super job suring everyone good time meet Concord Aero Guidance Society New Hampshire sponsoring World War II Military Sport Scale Fly-In June 13 Giant /4 Scale Flyln July 11 August 29 having RC Sport Scale Fly-In both Flight Static events will held Hopkinton Dam New Hampshire information contact Barry Smith603/863-2480 evening April 20 pleas ure being program Cape Ann Radio Control Club Lynofield MA started question answer period pertaining AMA activities Follow ing gave presentation airplane flight trimming very active group show tell session monitored club President Fred Zealor New Jesey Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Amdete Vce-Premdesste Pete 8ianchini 260 S Broedwey Yonkers NY 10705 Prsnk Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piecatawey NJ 08854 Hank Likee 4 Cory Dr Tows Rite- NJ 08753 Adam Settier 50 Randl Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Welt Throne 208 Windeenere Rd Syrecae NY 13219 Second District Thoughts MAD 6in case wondering what about hasten translate inform refers forthcoming SIXTH MODEL AVIATION DAY IN NEW YORK say New York because WHERE will happen much NEW JERSEY NEW YORK happening Actually DISTRICT 2 spectacular lt central focal point Rockefeller Plaza gravitational destination tourists over world located upon stretch three blocks just above ice-skating rink world-re nowned statue Prometheus himself appears flight executing slowroll Note example following photo graph taken first MAD 1975 appears reaching Horace Hagens airborne chopper microphone seem awe-stricken personal negotiations J Dool Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Depart ment have paid off date year will Saturday August 14 next effort will consist securing Mayor Koch offi cial proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day New York obtained such proclamation five consecu tive years beginning 1975 chore successfully accomplished Jack Fraher continuing AMA member Riverdale area New York hope modelers within striking distance event will attend display airplane models Though contest accepted sense MAD exhibition prizes awarded after session eye-appeal criteria judging celebritytype non-modelers three block long assortment model aircraft numbering hundreds will feature outstanding rally always full coverage will given branches news media will no flying plenty activity will mark day noon until approxi mately 500 pm first MAD 1975 well over 100 modelers placed 250 model aircraft display won derful day enjoyed actual participants also estimated 10000 tourists other spectators thrilled what saw Having grown larger since inception affairs have always yielded AMA its membership fact us fly model airpalnes rich reward form nationwide international publicity favorable sortPR cannot bought dollars alone Members clubs compris ing Radio Control Association Greater New York Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York specializing Control Line working hard make years MAD biggest best ever Please help us participating further details contact Dick Brooks evenings 516/536-6253 started Back 1975 Rockefeller Center Public Relations Depart ment asked General Brooke Allen representing AMA affiliate National Aero nautic Association NAA unveiling bust Charles Lindbergh Rockefeller Center whether would possible stage aviation exhibition Rockefeller Plaza NAA passed question along its affiliate AMA turn contacted local VP assistance Recognizing value magnitude such opportunity lost no time soliciting aid said RCAGNY AMACGNY response immediate highly effective prestige event further enhanced thoughtful action Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Department headed Miss Rita Gallagher event did take place 1980 1981 consequence am always asked visit club contest going have another MAD So long last answer Saturday August 14 1982 planes unloading conveyances 48th Street entrance Rockefeller Plaza 1000 am order show may begin promptly noon Indoor Contest Board am pleased nounce Merrick Pete Andrews has appointed has accepted position Indoor Contest Board member representing AMA District II Pete re tired engineer resides 100 River Road tollowing picture shows Bob DiMeo Leo Buffinton Paul Duclose busy raffle desk received good response public FAI Rule Proposal A-il Bogota NJ 07603 started aero modeling 1928 resident Philadelphia PA since has engaged phases indoor outdoor flying Beginning 1950 Pete concentrated Indoor models holds national records set during years 1934 through 1980 hon ors include among others follow ing Indoor World Championship distinctions 1970Team Member 1972World Champion 1974Participant 1976Manager World Champion Team 1980Team Member World Champion Team wish Pete well newest modeling pursuit confident outstanding qualifications assignment Pete highly respected Indoor modelers everywhere Building Fund Substantial contributions have made new AMA home Reston VA Somers RC Club Somers NY Blue Angels Club New York City Some donations reported Hence am current day-to-day standing have feeling however still holding earlier rating second highest contributing district country Ill will come out first long run Film Project Committee As Chairman committee can report tht may ex pect sensational developments area Committee member Dave Brown has come up training film program expect will actually pay itself pro duce better fliers shorter time could ask anything Dave will probably detail column shall yield point except say following completion flight training film scheduled premiere Janu ary 1985 shall start work MY entry THE AMA AND YOU Newsletter Note pleased have listed receive copies two District 2 newsletters first entitled Dope Sheet issued Pine Barons Model Airplane Club located Vin centown NJ Speaking eloquently general value newsletters clubs agree Editor Joe Di Cara writes number area clubs have sent us newslet ters have asked exchange welcome has given some new ideas letter importantly learn lot good modeling ideas hear about events would otherwise miss letters brought meet ing read something good pre sented will reprint it' other welcome addition harvest newsletters called LIFTS NewsFlyer Guess what LIFTS abbreviation Give up stands Long Island Fly Together Society Cleverly appropriate dont think Bob Brassell Editor Another deucedly clever title appears top Ed Whittens New York Indoor Times Please add name mailing list may know what YOUR club doing thus position re port readers matters interest Lakehurst Air Show note just received AVP Hank Likes Toms River NJ reads follows Navy Air Engineering Center NAEC Lakehurst NJ presenting another Navy Air Show year 29-30 May Memorial Day weekend years show will feature Navys F-i 8 Hornet F-i 4 Tomcat Navy parachutists Blue Angels addition Oscar Boesch sailplane solo Flying Farmer French Connection Stearman 450 wing walker aerobatics champion Leo E Loudenslager will marvel us aerial skills demonstration Giant model aircraft will commence ii am Saturday Sunday Gates open 10 am both days Errata hasten correct Contest Calendar error appeared last column wit Meet scheduled weekend June 5 61982 being held Radio Control Club Rochester NY should have listed Fun Fly rather SCALE rally believe some confusion event held Rochester MN instead New York understand however AMA has informed error will cor rect time prevent disappointment Hold Press Club President John bister just phoned inform West chester Radio Aeromodeler Society WRAM has voted $1500 contribution AMA Building Fund Isnt wonderful What note end report LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaideeta Joe Elbe, 36980 Valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 NoniS Holgane OH 43527 baird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. PInladelphia PA 19107 Euge,e Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scotndale PA 15883 Toledo 82 annual pilgrimage Mecca ToledoMecca over year show usual well run well attended years Toledo Show hectic usual due meet ings Executive Council Thursday Friday Frequency Committee/industry meeting Thursday night NSRCA meet ing Saturday etc may have looking couldnt find apologize Council meeting quite contrast last very successful getting few ideas passed Particularly gratifying unani mous passage proposal make RC flight training film during 83-84 Now fore CL FF types get case let explain intention follow RC flight training film simi lar efforts dedicated CL FF using funds generated sale cassette copies RC film Production thiswill major effort expected about 90 minutes long intend take two years make would appreciate club has formalized flight training program would send information about reference purposes use finalizing out line film Probably biggest flap recent history AMA put rest Council voted allow CD maintain CD license indefinitely provided maintains continuous membership AMA alcohol/drug use contests once again brought up time resulted stitution rule gives CD irrevocable authority disqualify prevent flying contestant ability fly safely has impaired alcohol drugs believe reasonable approach Council certainly doesnt want appear encouraging use alcohol drugs contests Council feels outright ban would unpopular unreasonable unenforceable. personal ly believe problem either image safety problem greater local flying field sanctioned meets anyway time reverted back last meetings mold took another tack subject splitting up RC Contest Board again shot down flames crazy thing about subject looks majority Council wants change havent able come up way acceptable majority particularly area further proliferation Contest Boards Ill win yet FF team selection finals site selection another sticky problem presented Council Chuck Foreman District IV VP action similar governments affirmative action program Council voted 84 finals must held east Mississippi fact few acceptable sites event east Mississippi particularly maxes increase fly-offs will make trying find site interesting So east coast FFers will have beat bush find suitable site event agree present situation finals seeming al ways end up Taft CA good dont think Council made good move mandating east coast site would prefer revise site selection procedure way would eliminate imbalance votes west coast still leave site selection finalists John Byrne District II VP pushing installation incoming 800 toll free number AMA Headquartersas read last column expense incoming 800 number would terrifically high par ticularly considering likelihood increase personnel handle calls might buy installation outgoing Watts line reducing costs AMA Headquar ters although seriously doubt would cheaper current Americall system no way incoming line would anything additional expense After reading other VPs columns re cently apparent some districts having great results getting donations Building Fund District Ill results have disappointing Come guys gals sts note*j lets let other districts outrun us important project Pass hat club meet ings donate some money club treasury run raffle give proceeds Building Fund anything legal raise funds project Send donations directly AMA simply send note keep informed progress very worthwhile project needs support Come guys need bead Great news presented us Toledo meetingour NPRM Notice Pro posed Rule Making released FCC July 198297 goes well should have new fre quencies late fall action could milestone model aviation should ensure survival RC least next decade Get money Building Fund Delaware District Columbia land S North Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 807 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asocoata Vice-Pramdesss Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bob Chamoine 205 Tpron Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill HeIrs, 2000 Tyvoa Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Coart Falls Chsrch VA 22042 Charles spear 252 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Well looks like may have next FAI Free Flight Team Selection Finals east Mississippi 1984 last Council meeting made motion AMA Presi dent instruct FAI Site Selection Commit tee select site east Mississippi 1984 site has used semi-finals would acceptable finals site motion passed 6 4 against 4 abstentions districts voting against motion 3 7 9 11 ab stentions Districts 6 8 10 NAA thought Free Flight fans would like know VP voted particularly districts east Mississippi hope will help build some new enthusiasm program keepit dying East FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rule Making AMA RC Frequency Committee spon sored meeting April 1 Toledo concern ing status new RC frequencies meeting conducted Bob Aberle Com mittee Chairman attendance Com mittee members Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Dr Walter Good Bill Hershberger Fred Marks majority RC industry manu factures members model press special interest group representatives model car boat organizations AMA Executive Council almost perfect timing FCC voted very day release long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making good news set pace meeting follow Copies NPRM sent immedi ately via first class mail clubs full AMA charter clubs mailing list well editors special newsletter editors mailing list urged circulate NPRM copies club members North Carolina Flying Field Directory Vein Helms AVP North Carolina has sent letter chartered clubs North Carolina advising process preparing directory flying fields state convenience North Carolina modelers visit ing various parts state would appreciate assistance clubs send ing him map directions field person wish have contacted before flying done field aware circumstances may prevent visitor flying would still like have field listed members note map Members Only will make sure directory complies Please use 81A x 11 map brief description field hard find Send reply him quickly possible can have duplicated made avail able clubs free copy directory will sent participating clubs Send information map Vein W Helms 2000 TyvolaRoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scale World Championships Stead Airport Reno NV site 1982 World Radio Controlled Scale Avi ation Championships June 13 June 19 worlds best model builders fliers will assemble compete top honors expected 20 countries will represented District IV Fun Fly Are clubs District IV inter ested hosting District IV Fun Fly terested contact information flying fields facilities what would like see way district-wide fun fly Whats Happening District IV DCRC Bealeton Contest scheduled September 18-19 CD will Mike DeMuth Start making plans attend fine contest weekend outing Tn-County Annual Fun Fly will four fun fly meets held yearone hosted club fourth hosted clubs locations schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th HostValley RC HostStaunton RC Host Rivanna RC April-May May-June Aug-Sept Sept-Oct information contact clubs listed above Brainbusters Spring Free Flight Contest May 16 8 am S pm Petersburg VA Airport Route 460 Events OHLG 020 Replica Mulvihill Peanut Scale C02 Old Timer Gas RC Glider Norfolk Aeromodelers District IV Control Line Championships May 15-16 Petersburg VA information contact Abram Van Dover Tel 1-804-877-2830 Events Racing Precision Aerobatics Stunt Navy Carrier Meade Modelers clubs 11th annual Independence Day Model Air Show will held Ft Meades Range 3 Saturday July 3 11 am 5 pm As always registration parking free anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license welcome participate purpose show demonstrate public aspects hobby possible Although majority participants RC adequate time will allotted Control Line Free Flight Rocketry other facet hobby present Mid-Virginia RC Club June 5-6 Third Annual MVRC Spring Soar-In Variland Two Minute Precision 15 Minute Precision/Dur ation classes Expert Sportsman categories ESL Parameters $500 first event entered $200 additional event Ken Ruhf CD 732-3411 June 26-27 National Soaring Society Soar-In three rounds 15 Minute Precision Duration factored local national prizes must NSS member fly info call Ken Ruhf 732-3411 Thats monthsee flying field Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Puerto flits V Snoth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 13001 a79-O550 Asaincista Vlea-Preedwso John Gorday 115 Baybeny Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jacitoon 108 Thornle CItarlesron Heights SC 29405 Arthar Jonoson 932 Banyan Zeiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McOowell 6621 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micaliz2, SR 30866 Sos 1532 Fa1ardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Filth St Shariwar FL 32579 Harry-Sheraw P0 Boa 4506 Birrnnghem L35206 Tow Thacker 2390 Lawrencev,le Hwy. L Decatar CA 30003 Glen Sig Memorial Pattern Meet Jacksonville FL has potential becom ing significant contests district Fifty-two contestants entered includ ing Canada 52 four 14 year old junior members Patti Violett 14 took fourth place Novice banquet Synirday night 102 people enjoyed slide 98 Model Aviation nat s cneap transmitterirs box used drawing winning ticket radio Russ Schultz event director holding box Sig IAemorial first contest en tered Paul Hinds presentation Bill Walt Good showing progress Radio Control its first appearance Nats After over sponsors turned over $1700 Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund workhorses made possible Northeast Florida Model Flying Council Gateway RC Club Although unable attend John Grigg AMA President ably represented AMA meet Thanks efforts Rufus Carswell David Mills Ed Banke Thumb Print off ground newsletter Thermal Thumbers new club Free Flight ers Atlanta GA area addition hosting Free Flight contests promoting model aviation area schools club working promoting Indoor flying Indoor modeling predict will slowly grow popularity Recognizing fact Indoor unique AMA has created Indoor Contest Board John Martin Miami FL new Indoor Con test Board member District V Delta RC Club Greenville MS has just started its club newsletter Buck shot Bull flying Site old Green ville Airport Raceway Road Greenville should happen area want some flying County helped patch up some old runway 23 mem bers pretty good shape place fly next picture Harry Gibbs Timonsville SC model Weedhopper designed built flewall success fully Harry member Gooney Birds Flore,ce SC would like information about Weedhopper drop line Ill send Harry Harrys Weedhopper needed D size battery about 6 behind engine get balance just right last column club said oldest club district now Radio Aeromodelers Montgomery RAMS states two years may well largest club district now have 66 mem bers growing strong Two years now predict over 100 members Any club out want challenge size two years now Joe Gibson lost model swamp near Mobile Fred Fihe volunteered take up spotter search Cessna ground crew gathered model sighted Fred circled spot until foot sloggers found plane Helping another can sure make life pleasant Choppers coming same week got word two helicopter clubs forming district Huntsville RC Helicopter Club applying AMA charter six eight members dedi cated Drew Thigpen going after CD license club can have contest Jerry Collins Northeast Atlanta Helicopter Association also going after CD license new club can also have helicopter contest Dont forget safety dont forget AMA Building Fund Ive gotten several notices clubs have donated $100 Building Fund Id like get III jnes na ucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President Pa Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Assocae Vine-Presidents Lore, Ho,, 843 Hill nd Brook Osilecy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Beoford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Soc 243 Smithejlle MO 04089 Helen 0sen 820 Old Sonlsomme Uneersrny City MO 63132 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 61I zmmer Soc 72 Varna IL 61375 Well sit again trying come up something write about actually have lot write about picking out good things hard Oh well goes never claimed big time writer anyway month Executive Council met Toledo Show Well after meetings over got chance see Toledo Show first time Boy impressed saw things people got chance talk some District VI members hadnt seen awhile never met before really nice place just watch people got meet Loren Hoim AVP Quincy IL Loren very helpful day Council meeting Getting back show ever get chance see large trade show understand have good Chicago year trip Toledo has trip month far have planned go Mint Julep Scale Contest April 24 make contest year Mint Julep contest has grown quite affair past few years Id like enter Ive found cant enter talk mem bership same time Therefore leave flying other fliers Besides year will have spend some time AVPs Ken Kern Bruce Maloney Im sure can spend lot time talking about latest issues such latest creations Im sure Bob Underwood Scale man will too always like talk him about Scale scene way have pretty well set up AVPs clubs now correspond ing clubs hope small problem however have able get AVP northern Indiana surely could use one out would like volunteer pay pretty bad re wards pretty good clubs northern Indiana getting latest moment because cant expect AVPs take greater load already have want job contact immediately Speaking AVPs support group contact times throughout given month will get invitations attend club event just cant make Therefore suggest contact nearest AVP Besides AVP area up what going can probably help out Make use have up ears work flying lessons flying models building addi tion house However still have allowed enough time keep up AMA duties part duties really like reading news letters Please keep coming cases reading newsletters will contact will ever have club Its nice know what going district Well have talked enough really didnt have much talk about after sides told rather show pic tures month have some Last month mentioned went Flying Cardi nals Mall Show Florence KY Well kind enough send some pictures column Im sorry didnt send names captions doesnt matter Ill show anyway July 198299 LUIIIII5 aiiuas wun sneunu IS -4uvancu Glen Sig meet trailing banner made pretty neat entrance mall show area beautiful ship up front featured Darth Vader pilot flashing evesl Very strange Iowa igan esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Drodersen 0 i rc VII VICO-PIeEdenI P 0 Box 1104 Brrnrngham VI 4tl 2 Assistant Vice-President Tony Inaiiano 1655 Rexere Brookfield WI 53005 Associase Vice-Presidenno Jamnt Clark 4444 Woodniem NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Jon, C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th Sr Milmaalnnn WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St Oulath MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tangiemood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorseso Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ran Sears 1328 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Tarry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 column boring says stuff about Air Show Red Baron cares About same column accosted Toledo Big Stoops party Great column month Keep up good work Bob Roach did duty year ago AMA booth Detroit Expo Scottsdale AZ letter alarm over shooting down passing RC model shotgun air show Neither John Grigg nor understood gun shot blanks Phone calls back forth set straight So about column found dull Morgan flak other except ones didnt write during previous term office Amazing reads columns comments Martin Dilly liked Picasso quotation Martin Zealand proud make award presentation Len Roe Grand Rapids last Saturday three plus years Contest Coordinator RC Michigan Executive Council unanimously voted him AMAs Superior Service Award Len accepted congratula tions assembled company WMRAF Swap Meet launched discussion concern over alcohol drug question over air-worthiness some gag air show models such flying dog house lawn mower wheel barrow etc course Council has discus sing alcohol drug subject recent action authorize CD prohibit flying bar competition anyone impaired alcohol drugs See exact language minutes gives means control during sanctioned competition under Contest Directors responsibilities Otherwise means control enforce ment through club flying field rules just checking two clubs happen have rules newsletters have month has rule No 2 another has rule No 12 prohibiting alcohol flying field No mention drugs im pairment other hand Ted White VP District VIII Texas told us about club meets flying field drink beer fly apparently equal emphasis mans ambrosia another mans poison course thats point flying impaired alcohol drugs presents po tential danger others present have now provided remedy competition situation occasion official agent AMA present position authority clubs prerogative make its own field rules treat subject AMA Safety Code has its attendant diffi culties sense Council reluc tant attempt legislation beyond steps taken hear lot Ill go work realistic practical arbitrary categorical Surgeon Gen eral having problems withthe cigarette matter fathers admonition drafted went off war ave women alone Word Joe Svatora President East Wings Model Club Memphis MInow up 50 souls have opened up membership have membership drive nice flying field two miles north Mem phis meet Clintondale School Fraser cant mention Scale Scramble having July 24-25 against own policy East Wingsnice logo nice sound ing name Geez can hear Morgan now Northern Air Modelers have sent check $500 Vince Mankowski Building Fund requesting plaque read Aeromodeling Rewarding Endeav Bob Gero Sr AMA Life Member L46 NAM President Remember whole Gero family running Free Flight events 76 Springfield OH Nats Photo below shows model display line-up Fourth Annual Mall Show CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Lansing MI presented check Vince Toledo Friday morning Council still session Jim Malek CARDS President tells club doing some test work noise Wants know $39 Radio Shack noise meter adequate can tell us Any input may have noise matters should passed Ed Izzo District VP Ed chairs new AMA Noise Committee know am trouble because other clubs making substantial contribu tions Building Fund Hold off guys Well have recap its over lost train thought above other matter Len Roe addressed question able air-worthiness some kinds models odd-ball configurations lets call giant monster models flying underscaled servos linkages hinges structures Air-worthiness general ex amined AMAs definition model aircraft given Safety Code vier-thanair craft engine able carry human being No help industry avenue control probably self-regulating part Some less well concieved cottage industry kits dont know scratch-built model prob ably things could get out hand 100 Model Aviation oomu Ut aianes 81 SnOW LJY.ttJLJ IJLICI5 small Scale models Cox props really nice cheap tool em Air Modellers lshpeming MI presenting $100 check Kathy Leeuen Bay Cliff Health Camp Fourth Annual Mall Show Bay Cliff Camp crippled children Steve Thompson photo Enough now . Al Linder ot tne Vetrolt Aero Modelers pre sents clubs check $500 Build ing Fund Theyll have plaque permanently place new building Whats Grigg doing kid question real imagined need surveillance control Whos paying atten tion Cards letters Paul Smith Contest Coordinator UC FF Michigan Combat flier always combative has written thoughtful letter questioning whether AMA building plan good deal Some may have questions same kind Ill send copy Pauls letter Vince Mankowskis response anyone interested Send self-addressed envelope two ounces worth postage dont gct out fly pretty soon palaver nothing Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideot 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents EcO FriedI 5512 Sourhmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasxntnn TX 73064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NE Albocriunrqse NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prsirn TX 78080 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barnresvln OK 74003 Ed Shearer 2416 Danid Dr Menainin LA 70003 Went Council meeting Toledo since last writing has got biggest showing RC anywhere Everything airplanes boats cars etc met lot old friends over country Canada has some criticism having Council meetings large gatherings such trade shows etc feel im portant VPs visible acces sible public better Toledo some other show meeting talking people went Frequency Committee meeting Thursday night after Council meeting Sure wish could get enthusiastic about proposal Somehow calling 10 kc spread com mercial users operate up 400 watts clear channel exclusive use just doesnt sit well some excitement couple weeks ago Buddy Irwin called said Get video camera hurry over Lake Grapevine Im going lift some dinosaur tracks out canyon seems recent floods uncovered some 90 million year old hadrosaur tracks Haught Corporation volunteered helicopter remove deeply eroded wash Buddy hands tull crosswinds gusting 33 knots rocks weighing about 1/ ton However went well got some excel lent pictures hadrosaur tracks shook up scientific community because 30 ton dinosaur definitely land dweller should have whole area according textbooks under ocean 90 million years ago Oh well much science Some local newsthere will seaplane fun fly August 22 Contact Tom Blakeney 1-214-647-2841 details location Also Metroplex Fun Fly going again Well elections coming up Ill running again District VIII VP However no matter sure vote way modeler have getting representation want AMA Colorado as C Nebraska 0 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Disirici IX Vice-Presideni 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada CO 80005 AasociaO Vice-PreedwOs Robert 8a11 2822 S CotOman Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lao 3701 5 4411 Sr Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Maroern 429 Dogwood Grofoon ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 5163 Cloudas Sloon Falls SD 571 03 column material coming through thoughtfulness courtesy several great District IX modelers Minot ND comes following let ter Robert Moore Secretary/Treasurer Minot Aircraft Modeler Club Sounds group has already adopted ele mentary school Reading March 82 issue District Report noticed two articles involving com ments youth hats off club members Mr John Anderson John came up idea getting club involved Annual Winter Fest held Minot ND organizing Indoor AMA Cub meet fifth sixth graders using school event great success Forty Cubs given out everyone showed contest Model aircraft kits given top three longest flight times club very proud Mr Anderson way working promote model aviation types Since first year club has involved such activity unsure Cubs order Next year hope double order try get other clubs state involved Also have heard something about Seasons Flyers Patchif have information would like hear about Thank time Roberts question about District IX Season Flyer Patch leads well let ter Vince Gutschalk Editor Hanqar Talk newsletter Miniature Aero Sport sters Thornton-Northglen area Colorado Vince shares information regarding Season Patch program 'Would like take opportunity let know MAS have Season Flyer program full swing now going just great put charge program came conclusion best way keep track things get wallet-size cards made up MAS Season Flyer 19 Pilot Month DateWitnesS AUG SEP MAY JUN JUL Approved ASF Chairman OCT _____ _________________ NQV ______ ________________ DBC JAtJ FEB MAR APR July 1982 101 Brian Payton six year old Jonesboro AR Brian saved aluminum cans newspapers purchase Telemaster assisted building flying plane father Mike Payton enclosed have troops turn com pleted cards reason start August end July follows annual awards banquet month October have cards turned end July will give plenty time get patches ordered laid banquet time makes kinda nice reason designed cards wallet-size guys would likely have cards times thus readily available signed off witness Gene Carla Corson share follow ing report pictures Casper WY Casper Airmodelers Second Annual Model Show Sunrise Shopping Mall again year last weekend February over 60 airplanes also some boats cars trains show big success both Sunrise model club Some planes display stages completion gave people idea built two Pitts two jets Sopwith Pup gliders Control Lines others best display member club Marshall Earnshaw showing people repair Nosen J-3 Cub wrecked couple dsvc htfnre rho, AMA display brochures along posters pictures showing flying field some planes action CAP Civil Air Patrol hand run concession stand provide refresh ments participants crowd always doing club turn helps raise money chapter Sunrise merchants helped draw people show big sales ad vertising campaign radio local paper included model show main attractions merchants said best days since Christmas Other news Casperthis may right borderline timing Casper Airmodelers will holding Second An nual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In over Memorial Day weekend May 29-30 Lots prizes super flying site formation contact Bob Ball 2622 South Coffman Casper WY 82601 phone 307 265-5056 Dale Joan Alyea Pueblo CO sent picture below following presenta non Award Excellence earlier year Good news regarding long awaited frequencies granted AMA RCers FCC looks like will available end year Look information item other areas issue past MA issues Good work thanks AMA Frequency Committee Also good news regarding Building Fund reported approximately $1 20000 needed $1 60000 transi tion costs reached first April Toledo Show Look up date Headquarters Also keep associate vice-presidents state busy re ceiving personal club donations patches other available items can receive tax deductible donations will tually collectors items Building Fund drive has completed Associate Vice-President Dick Crowley will sharing total column cover issue August District IX tunate have AVPs have out working AMA Stay con tact with communications hope able recognize newsletter editors have mail ing lists columns news letters excellent source information whats happening District IX appreciate having arrive month Thanks dedicated folks give hours time month share whats happening through club news letters appreciated Arizona torta ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreui District X Vice-President 30757 Rae itnOlolS Rchn Palos Verdes CA B0274 Associate Vica-Presidasts Tony Capobanco 616 Laloma Ate Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 eob Reynolds RI 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ate Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chain Vista CA 92011 Last month mentioned attending San Francisco Vultures annual awards banquet After column sent maga zine received $25 check Building Fund Thanks lot fellows donation also received check San Fer nando Valley RC Flyers Building Fund Its $100 Thanks guys havent club twist arms came across once got chance catch breath function attended month house party new contest coordinators house Harry Apoian invited about 20 couples house dinner general good time asked bring great AMA Indoor film did shown guests well received Everyone said maker Dick Hardcastle really feel subject Well might flies Indoor some real heavyweights guest list Carl Goldberg Irwin Ohisson Sal Taibi Ed Slobod name few great time end month saw leaving rare midweek Council meeting Most held weekends minimize time away work cost three days vacation leave Wednesday Thursday Friday meeting meeting held Toledo prior famous trade show received report new building loan progress Its final stages ground breaking should May next film project will two part film spread over two years building RC trainer flying course cant learn fly film can show no-no etc Yes therell segment repairing also two part film will also put video cassette will sold project will under Dave Browns super vision will put together Jay Gerber also nixed idea removing CD status idle CDs Once CD always CD UNLESS let membership lapse must reapply credentials During meeting received word FCC approved first step request 100 additional frequencies would issue Notice Proposed Rulemaking luck frequencies will avail able years end Special interest group criteria recog nition established meeting group can obtain copy contacting HQ rule book printers should have received yours long before read ing John Worth come up proposal limited contest license fee $10 suggested would allow non-member enter sanctioned meet details need 102 Model Aviation Sky Corral RC Club n January LRI Travis McGin nis rict IX Vice-President Lew Quigiey Lity Pueblo Parks Recreation Department Morris Shanstrom Sky Corral RC Club President Sam Pisciotta auctioneer auction yearly event worked out Im Certain itll good contest though Write have suggestions itll next agenda Well meeting end June Wash ington DC youve got time lot discussion went fact FAI Free Flight team finals selection has West Coast too long motion recommend team finals selection committee find East Coast site 1984 trials passed abstained voting such motion obvious reasons nominated Lee Polansky Distin guished Service Award 10 years work Contest Board passed unanimously nominated Suzi Stream Superior Service Award work AMA booth trade shows also has spent countless hours Pattern tabulator Nats other Pattern meets years too passed unanimously Dont forget order AMA tabletop display next mall show Its sent no cost want show up club drop line promise talk too long asking Building Fund donation Thermals alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed MeCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainocao vic-Presidenu Al Caine, 1607 Soon Sim Pocarello 1083201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 E Viotosbung So Spokane WA 99208 Gick Wickline P0 Box 623 Kiamash Fail OR 97601 Chic Young 29020 tsr Ave Pederai Way WA 98003 Don ZIpoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 will read elsewhere issue FCC has released Notice Proposed Rule Making frequencies given good news began Executive Council meeting day before Toledo Show opened topic What does AMA us anyway comes up Academy now coming us 50 new airplane frequencies shared anyone wasnt FCC fairy delivered other AMA Frequency Committee chaired Bob Aberle did owe members committee great deal work did hard took great chunks personal timeall donatedthat could have used earning living being fain lies Less obvious equally important work done HQ staff Carl Maroney staff deserve hear modelers work above beyond call duty appreciated us now have new Contest Board Indoor models Contest Board mem ber District Xl Daven Hagen Dave dedicated Indoor flier competitor well-known very active Indoor circles ready input about Indoor matters address 19957 5 Redland Road Oregon City OR 97045 Speaking Contest boards now new rules cycle have rules changes get written up submitted contest board member may changes members both RC UC Boards very near future may want send proposals Ill pass Mark envelope contains rules change proposal indicate whether RC UC Word NorWesters Annual will August 1415 conflict Strat-O-Bats meet Strat-O-Bats FAI tune-up has resched uled August 1 Also hear year Misery Meet good weather change Rainier Prairie put up helicopters doing maneuvers down-wind side field Fortunately got cleared upat least particular situation anyone out with Army really need someone can help get Harts Lake site approved use 37 contestants Misery Meet 10 Canada seven Oregon rest locals noted several models lost worst story Tom Cashmans two fly-a-ways motor-bike fell third just recovered sympathies Tom UC circuit will BladderGrabber Kent June 27 may event Kent July 11-12 sure will summer meet Eugene August 15 dont forget Septem ber 11-12 will Washington State UC Championships Sometime October will Stuntathon 82 version heard may Fireball Event flown during Stuntathon get yours built bring along Portland Ill leave descriptions Toledo others want say chance meet John Van Hassel Now John edits Helena Flying Tigers newsletter pleasure meet him discuss things going Big Sky country As remember area should ex cellent places float-plane flying John said knew couple Perhaps someday could get float-plane Circuit established Barnstormers held Building Con test March 27-28 OMSI Portland 21 planes exhibited just used up space allotted quality entries excellent some unique entries Dave Tozer scratch builds designs own stuff entered DH-5 Ray Hess Osprey 2 completely scratch Both first class models Larry Wilson took Best Show P-51Da very nice job April 10-1 1 Corvallis Expo held 61 entries year lots lots very nice airplanes look Some people have exhibited past missed since always have great models show show several models modelers exhibited past showed promise planes out should brought shows everyone can enjoy Larry Wilson repeated Barnstormers win P-Si D got Public Choice Best Show Dick Smith enters models crash took Contestants Best Show very nice P47 Although weather wasnt exactly good Sunday Fun Fly won Len Ledson Klamath Falls entire contest result efforts people several clubs well worth effort attend Since photographer didnt attend Cor vallis Im sure will have photos get will include later column Coming up July 3-4 Haystack 82 Madras Perhaps Dick Tichenor Irwin Ohis son Joe Bridi will show up Dick told working Also July Barnstromers will host annual Bi-Plane Contest Delta Park Portland year date moved 25th July attempt find better weather can get Reno 13th through 19th June World Scale Champs unlikely will have contest caliber area near future thing Scale go Reno some pictures Puyallup Expo Unfortunately dont have info concerning planes they obviously very nice models Pictures Bob Baich July 1982 103 U oy rIIIn MUIIIM LU OVIC meeting Puvallup Expo mcvi vein Ahlberg right Roger Misterek crowd swao meet lovely Stinson JUNIO Box FLIGHTN/ ED WHITTE 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 S Helping Others Thats what about /ping others month have three stories such help ungsters older newcomers need assistance too pro jected statistics advise us near future population older retired indi viduals ndidates aeromodeling will outnumber youngsters Also pictures depict assistance being given Control Line Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Radio Control beginners also need help especially areas aerodynamics craftsmanship first picture shows newcomer HARRY CULVER first model well-conconstructed Easy B made Micro-X kit recommend help BAMA member JOHN ZAIC Harry Junior Trinity School Manhattan lodged Easy B light disc 105 foot high Columbia University Low Library Rotunda Fortunately RON WILLIAMS able balloon down Quite heart pumper ones first day flying Later Harry posted best time 358 Hell back larger improved propeller break four minute mark pleasant outdoor scene photo right above taken retreat center Cascade Mountains BAMA member ROALD TWEET member English Department Augustine College Rock Island IL faculty teaches kids make fly airplanes Roald writes Like other modelers teach modeling continue get frustrated manufactur ers beautifullypictured unflyable kits have probably turned kids off modeling other single source has begun change past few years still kids meet have never seen model fly well Thats dont get hobby would like see magazine turn out some simple fun plans teachers could use time time would benefit anything else picture shows Professor Tweet awarding ribbons beginners AMA Cubs recom mend such groups move fast possible other kits instance Jascos Flash X-1 8 now two-column photo show ing part BEN SASNETTs California group - lets quote Bens letter Just short note let know Ive constant reader column Im still working Juniors Control Line Enclosed shot about half current active members LA VERNE HEIGHTS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meet two three times weekly fly Saturdays hold monthly AMA sanctioned Control Line con test Prevalent designs Phase Phase II' planes powered Cox Black Widows have lot fun Thanks due parent volunteers JOAN KYLE BEN MATHISON really help kids out NORRIE LEVENTHAL helps contest JIM PETERSEN has come through prizes discounts HOBBY BENCH Glendora kids shown fifth grade have first third sixth several seventh graders too Beginning Aero Modelers Association BAl4A gathering together good group helpful modelers need par ticipation too An annual membership period -it takes publish 10 issues BAMA s newsletter Star Skippers costs $10 cover part expenses mem bership lists helpful modeler willing answer discretion questions individual modelers groups trying get started Send membership checks made out order Ed Whitten/BAMA address above Thanks - inners young old whether Control Line Free Flight Radio Control oriented * * * * Keep building - keep flying trying See next month 104 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT put out monthly newsletter too Keep up good work kids Sean Gillette Rusty Kimbrough David Harmon William Kyle Middle row Rolfe Timmons Haruhi Ross Mark Mathison Bottom Doug Hill Scott Panzarella Sergio Hererrathe La Verne Heights Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
The following summarizes actions spring AMA Executive Council meeting Toledo OH copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headq uarters available approximately July 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting June 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 attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA I Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Paul Crowley Chairman Free Flight Team Selection Committee Dwayne Ren ken financial consultant guest Hardy Brodersen Present Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements a Results two-part ballot Presi dent Council changing previously agreed upon location date Spring Council meetingi 2 voted 5 no 7 yesneed ed 2/3 majority change failed second part ballot concerning three-year term officers conversion plan passedi 2 yes 1 no b Agenda items proposing Council meeting agenda items should accompany items brief descriptions topics possible include intended motions cut-off date acceptance Council meeting agenda subjects shall six weeks prior meeting Items proposed after time may accepted agenda topics discussion will allowed brought vote c Information item letter AMAs legal counselor clarifying Article II Section 4 AMA Bylaws dealing quorums Council meetings referred Bylaws Committee study possible amend ment Bylaws I Previous Minutes passed unani mously approve January 30 1982 Council meeting minutes amended pre vious mail inputs Council members II Executive VP Report Chief Financial Officer Jim McNeill summarized three part report dated April 1 1982 distributed Council members regarding AMAs interest bearing investments intercom munication between AMA Headquarters departments personal observations con clusions about AMAs Supply Service department During discussion suggestion reinvestments made day-to-day basis maximize returns wat advised Executive Director seek input Business Advisors Committee area intercommunication noted HQ executive staff has regular meetings minutes proceed ings will sent Council Ill Committee Reports A Scholarships Brodersen gave brief interim report stating detailed loan program report should ready presenta tion summer meeting B Frequencies Worth announced awaiting word same day outcome FCC Commission meeting Washington DC would determine future AMAs petition spectrum relief 72 76 MHz band Worth also nounced would evening meet ing AMAs Frequency Committee modeling industry manufacturers stating Council invited attend Subsequently became known FCC voted re lease NPRM C Building Fund Worth advised three four executors Howard McEntee Fund approved transference Building Fundawaiting word fourth person also hobby industry will present AMA check excess $40000 Toledo Show Worth also reported Vince Mankowski final stages negotiation legal financial people connected building project ground breaking expected occur sometime May Meanwhile raffle project will conducted since attorney ad vises such activity illegal D Films Chairman Byrne reported stat ing two Committee meetings held new two year film project developed produce RC Building Flight Training Film approved unanimously proceed E Contest Director Qualification Sears reported accumulating information opinions subject CD rating found no significant opposition questionnaire aspiring CDs must pass much opposition losing CD status inac tivity motion continue CD rating policy provided membership continuous CD status will removed membership lapses passed unanimously continued page 94 90 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 K opsis- Executive Council Meeting 4/1-2 MI oieuo MIM peciai ervces LIrector uari Maroney distributed releases concerning FCCs action provide RC frequencies displayed two 900 MHz ex perimental sets AMA has purchased tests determine suitability such equip ment future RC operations 900 MHz program aimed 1990s good example AMAs efforts look toward future providing current RC frequency needs rPidtP Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockort NY 14094 FRIENDS& ENEMIES have fortunate make friends President AMA have certain ly alienated few weI1 Such nature position Now pen carefully poised shall assuredly become popular following statements about recently published letter own VPs columns happened last year over Labor Day weekend crowd spectators esti mated between 4000 8000 AMA show teams during part its demon stration allowed challenged young lady audience fire shotgun model aircraft passing flight missed thank God result kind lunacy could devastating wait Could whole thing part act young lady really part group shotgun loaded blanks Sure could part act gun loaded powder aircraft equipped make smoke hit ground fire pub lished letter makes no such indication impression left audience whole heck lot less image worked long acquire publics eye act should have perpetrated leaves questioning intelligence level involved should done own AMA show teams suggests show teams rate beginning feel above need follow AMA safety code normal rational behavior Make no mistake would sooner see show team program disbanded allow single perso4ial injury due unsafe practices Actions such foregoing can result sayin Physician heal thyself suggestsShow teams clean up act THE REST OF VA OK far half upset Now Ill get rest ya commercial pilot sits inside aircraft able feel movement aircraft FAA regulations require con sume alcoholic beverages eight 12 hours before flies constantly reminded media occasionally police must drive auto after drinking alcoholic beverages must some modelers insist can fly equally well two beers can NOT likely Dont misjudge memy drink bourbon rocks surely enjoy cooling rum tonic blazing hot day Buffalo NOT flying field unless am finished flying day So AMA ban intoxicating beverages flying fields ENFORCEMENT can say else has drinking want tell buddy cant fly because think has drinking Would As Contest Director have courage stop contestant flying consuming alco holic beverages better think about subject think hard about before friends becomes victim perpetrator accident due impaired abilities Better yet lay magazine aside write letter VP knows feelings NOW FAI ordinary member AMA thought fairly knowledgeeble about FAIafter read magazine took said month year after year became Vice-President began slowly realize somewhat deficient area Council meeting agenda items concerning FAI found myself asking lot questions didnt take long became quite knowledgeable over again became President found myself suddenly total immersion situa tion needing advanced crash course FAI immediately enmeshed high level international FAI affairs well domestic FAI issues Its very large intricate subject much history could go length describing very knowledgeable have become column have chosen singular theme FAI Team Selec tion Committees least decade ago because ongoing controversies centered around method o developing world championship team selec tion programs Executive Council discussing ways means demo cratic process wotild enable volvement decision making special interest groups diminishing need Headquarters directives necessity exercised world cham pionships team selection cycle time differences opinion concerning single VS multiple team finals meets preliminary qualification require ments practically programs constant state confusion criticism committee concept has gone through several years metamorphosis before attaining its present format came being Actually 1976/77 saw inception modern-day team selection committees first two being Outdoor Indoor Free Flight basic document under FAI team selection committees operate entitled FAI Program Management Line Authority first published Model Aviation January 1977 page 60 take trouble read will note very basicreally frame within committee allowed much flexibility flexibility factor seen vital ensure accommodation special needs category instance team selection programs have qualification stages same fee structure same method selecting team manager ever under guidelines committee has same basic responsibility deliver program format acceptable AMA president qualified program partic pants other requirements share example di rectly responsible AMA presidentjust thought Id mention overriding principle i interested parties have input team selection program development through district committee representa tive chairman program parti cipants have opportunity vote pro gram matters After Free Flight Committees estab lished themselves through special inter est groups followed CL Combat RC Soaring RC Aerobatics understand near future special interest organizations CL Aerobatics Scale may choose establish team selection committees hope conclusion after few years close association inner workings committees find whole concept highly workable beneficial FAI commu nity few rough spots because committees really still infancy go along learning im proving things get better year want extend very sincere thank FAI team selection committee mem bers chairmen task arduous rewards appreciation very small VP NOMINATIONS Under newly revised Bylaws implementation plan approved Execu tive Council year will see elections held Districts 2 4 6 8 10 NOW time write letter nomination districts candidate choice Remember NO ONE automatical ly nominated incumbent year ballot can list up three candidates office write-ins will allowed no runoff electionsa plural ity vote will elect vote Last year candidates running un opposed MUST good candidate district Dont let hap pen district Talking ProudTalking Progress FCC Drops RC Requirement AMA Frequency Committee Chairman Bob Aberle has advised effort eliminate rules essential administration Personal Radio Service FCC has dropped requirement RC modelers maintain copies Part 95 rules part station records Report & Order adopted April 14 1982 became effective May 6 1982 July 198291 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Stan Wennerstrom Mesa AZ writes February wrote AMA refund second membership purchased year As date no reply first week January paid 1982 membership Jan uary 30 entered sanctioned contest Buckeye AZ pay another membership field because first arrived second week February first membership card arrived No85878 next week wrote fora refund Thefourth week second AMA ticket No 44343 arrived Part fault first application used Earnest S sec ond used Stan Now beginning April magazines flooding Help alarmed Stan full powers AMA hierachy churning overtime Washington unscramble perplexing enigma will get immediate refund Mike Woodfolk said happens occa sionally folks should ever happen write Mike John Brown Santa Ana CA writes am interested model aviation AMA tory need 1966 thru 1981 fifteen year history book AMA Its good project resurrect agree John promised myself AMA Historian Im hamstrung other AMA projects can help Bill Zimmer AMA Associate VP Varna IL writes Cost sanitation system 1981 Nats $294100 World Championships RC Soaring $4567332 Nats planning meet ings $653896 Could costs cut area Are HQ staff salaries included Nats expenses What difference does make working Lincoln Washington Thanks keeping eye expenses Bill doesnt hurt stay public information Alan Phillips St Joseph MI asks have heard AMA spent less $4000 recent election runoff bulk rate 1 Oc letter times 80000 members comes $8000 plus paper answer Alan actually $8000 spent runoff neces sary because old Bylaws required MAJORITY vote win election Janu ary year Leader Members changed Bylaws now PLURALITY gets votes necessary win no expensive runoffs ever again Herk Stokely Virginia Beach VA writes AMA must find way develop OPEN ARMS policy non-members thousands RC sets sold country month yet impulse buyers get local fields find armed guards officials rules long arm Thus go mile down road crowd ed schoolyard try own could dangerous want AMA officials guys find way protect clubs get people come fly models us know problems now get work solve Yes Herk suggestions Vartges Papazian Westland Ml writes neglected return $625 credit voucher possession renewed 1982 dues wrote letter month ago received no reply hope way AMA treats members Vartges need send piece paper actual voucher AMA HQ Attn Mike Woodfolk AMA will mail back check lose paper voucher dont get money get back CONTEST DIRECTOR UPDATE recent Council meeting Toledo OH Contest Directorships discussed No positive action taken set up sys tem canceling CD licenses alternative passing periodical written test crucial action taken however means henceforth Contest Directors must keep AMA dues paid year year CD lets membership lapse year comes back later comes CD status presume status Leader Mem ber would preserved Im sure point nonetheless no CD lieneses out new application through district VP new test $20 fee So CD consider point President John Grigg appointed new CD Committee Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim Sears myself asked assignment Mr Grigg obliged necessary appoint new committee because gentle man started CD business resigned AMA Council around end January 1982 would like thank concerned Contest Directors over country have come forward written dis trict VPs AMA HQ sensitive issue vitally important keep up communicate Council members Academy continues grow size rapidly aspect CD flap has touched several knowledge able seasoned experienced Contest Direc tors have written difficult define put words CD officiating meet providing Academy Model Aeronautics contestants some thing cannot measured written test providing leadership accepting responsibility monitor run meet using God-given common sense life time experience handling getting along other imperfect people trying fair trying see everyone has good time treated courteously goes home happy None things can taught rule book written test As far notion Contest Director might right up-to-date latest rules draw attention CD Ive ever seen contests Ive attended since 1936 a/ways has AMA rule book pocket One-third one-fourth contestants FF contest have AMA rule book boxes back pockets point new AMA law comes up field competition resolved instantly AMA rule books coming out air CD al ways having last final say should really heavy stuff CD does cannot measured written test Shown above Birmingham RC Club Presi dent Dick Evans pretty wife Anna standing behind Dicks Carl Gold berg airplane something-or-other powered 05 15 Sunday flier lets Anna fly plane sometimes important family group father daughter friend Leelee Freeman kindergarten already keenly interested Radio Control model planes age five al ready telling father Jesse Freeman 92 Model Aviation believe As th no r u5 pruiiy ivususer wrna ing Novice Pennyplane record setting flight m Moffett Field N4M last March 11 Did Marnie learn Free Flight stuff herself Well probably did shown teaching grandfather Robert Meuser some fine points hobby has done fine job raising schooling Grumpy about aerodynamics because has since become Senior Editor National Free Flight Society Digest gallantly passing informa tion along others build fly also go what James Martin left keen RC flier competitor also Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Busy April started bang Toledo April 1 AMA Executive Council meeting also combined meeting AMA Fre quency Committee RC industry repre sentatives same day word came Washington FCC approved re leasing its long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM would offer SO new frequencies Radio Control model aircraft flying April 13 NPRM actually appeared calling 30-day public comment period before final FCC action proposal would taken AMA HQ copied mailed almost 3000 copies over country major effort get word out April 30 AMA Frequency Committee HQ staff members AMAs legal counsel RC industry representatives met again Washington area put together joint response support FCC pro posal effort aimed achieving what actively sought about five years RC frequencies gain relief growing interference problems permit expansion accommodate phenomenal growth RC has doubled AMAs membership past 10 years April 1982 significant month AMAs history topped FCC officially authorizes use new frequencies probably before end year dues money made possible Good Things Are Happening go about getting flying field have never have just lost have years circumstances differ course have never field chances new club perhaps under guid ance some folks have moved area want continue hobby case probably dont have much public image community means uphill climb get recognition What shortcuts can take hobby shop town does owner rate terms public relations kind guy does get involved What full-scale airplane groups exist town can go get some supportradio TV local newspaper avenues can explore best idea list right beginning flying site search Dont forget service clubs local youth groups opportunities will exist help model aviation program have just lost field odds good have flying region some time least have nucleus members some public exposure credit first thing to identify lost field hadwas re sult development land industry housing result complaint about noise unsafe behaviour simply property owner decided something else land such switch pasture another crop lost field result prob lem first thing to make stiffer field rules let membership know new rules will enforced whether apply mufflers overflying certain areas Remember also AMA Safety Code proscribes flying over pits spectator parking areas violate rule insurance can void Noise can difficult complaints handle because subjective matter open sym pathy police local courts can discount fact lawn mowers make much noisethey classed neces sary nuisance model airplanes spite above comments title says good things happening Let give some examples can am going mention names people involved Marietta GA Dan Dougherty runs Com plete Hobby Supply shop city has business long interest expanding volume giving folks Marietta got Control Line group started contacted AMAs Flying Site Department see what materials could made available him would support appeal City per mission fly public property Headquar ters quick respond provided Dan package public relations oriented documents used soften up local officials happy conclusion story Dans group Control Line enthusiasts has grown because success ful quest flying room Dan now going full steam ahead new effort get flying space Smyrna neighboring city group fliers planning help get Smyrna group its feet soon site permit granted Shows what person can makes up good plan executes Nice work Dan Milwaukee WI Faced loss flying site Aero Park because great increase number Ultralight planes using field Milwaukee Flying Elec trons started search area another flying site located area formerly owned Miller Brewing Company property donated Village Menomonee Falls WI nature preserve recreation area very much done use place Under guid ance Russell Knetzger done lot groundwork case Milwaukee County Flying Site now being used Rainbow Aeromodelers Society presenta tion developed appearance made before Village Board presenta tion took form questions answers making very straightforward non-fliers understand such items safety insurance protection Village After two appearances Club granted per mission use field Sibley IA Early 1981 Bob Godfredson called Sibley tell want ed get club going would like find flying site Later called again tell looked over situation appeared best place fly would local airport property getting some support couple hardnoses felt FAA would close down field model aviators allowed use AMA Headquarters keeps close touch Airspace Air Traffic Rules Division FAA know positively there no rules forbidding model acti vities airports As cases safety common sense necessary because it fly significantit what fly fly fly count Bob used information gave him after some meetings gained okay fly airport summer 1981 Bob group ran mall show get some added visibility new club Westminster MD nicest letters received year came Ray Miles Westminster Aero Modelers included several photographs new flying field Ray group exchanging let ters phone calls Headquarters long time easy understand joy letter expressed after ten years month effort got goahead use lovely piece land Spillway end Piney Run Park would take pages detail work club its members went through pursue flying opportunity sure get big effort intelligence ap proach perseverance courtesy coopera tion handled paperwork carefully completely met County people necessary convinced local officials support needed justified fine job fine bunch people Anderson CA really nice letter aerial photograph Anderson International Miniature Airport came Richard Beckman Secretary Shasta Flying Eagles have paved strip en larged later nice shade trees pit area discourage overflying people July 198293 See next month. FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident parked planes lovely barbecue pit picnic tables plenty parking hop ing get well drilled help irriga tion Richard told important aspects request city state would asking financial help project AMA site owner insurance important plus having club member real estate business accustomed working City Council great help club built positive public image through static dis plays shopping malls capped off display Shasta County Dis trict Faira very nice result planned ef fort congratulations club club has enjoyed some success let hear along some pictures field nice share experiences others because club just might able show way club searching field Let us Headquarters act clearing house valuable information thanks off Styles Synopsis continued page 90 F Bylaws Mathews distributed recom mended amendments Bylaws draft Standing Rules Standing Rules will discussed voted upon future meeting Bylaws Amendment rec ommendations approved 11 2 against 4 11 1 abstained EVP also agreed amendments will sent Leader Member vote until after summer Executive Council meeting 10 3 against NAA 11 4 1 abstained EVP G Noise Izzo reported next Council meeting Committee makeup long range plans would presented also noting opinion FAI Pattern must pass noise qualification Nats team finals proposed noise tests intro duced local meets qualify flying aid developing familiarity current requirements H Nats Procedures Foreman reported tentative April date set committee meeting DC Headquarters Also concerning 82 Nats Worth reported several concerns unexpected high cost Indoor site rental previously no charge AMA confirmation suitable FF site temporarily suspended due severe weather conditionsto decided Nats Execu tive Committee after spring inspection con troversy over RC transmitter frequency checking During discussion Indoor site cost problem moved John Byrne seconded 82 Indoor Nats held Lakehurst NJ motion drawn favor imposing thousand dollar ceiling amount cost obtaining Indoor flying site Lincoln cost exceeds $1000 Indoor Nats shall can celled motion passed 12 2 against EVP 10 subject frequency checking Nats noted though Nats Executive Committee decided eliminate activity should over ruled protect RC competitors After seeking opinions RC equipment manufacturers evening frequency meet ing supported Councils conclusion being given assurance loan spectrum analyzer Airtronics Council voted unanimously reinstate trans mitter checking Nats I Safety Mathews advised Don Lowe being approached chairmanship announcement would made next meeting J Special Interest Groups Brown distri buted Special Interest Group Recognition Program Document unanimously approved Recognition Committee program appointed President Ed McCollough Chairman Ed Izzo John Byrne K Bylaws Committee Member Election Voting produced tie broken President favor Jim Sears L CD Dues/Qualification study subject President appointed Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim McNeill Jim Sears M Sargent Petitions As follow up January 82 minutes Committee re ported follows 1 - implementation program would provide non-AMA members insured fly single non-AMA event scheduled AMA sanctioned competition duration specific competition payment one-time special insur ance fee. Following Committee recommendation President appointed Dave Brown Chair man Ed Izzo Hardy Brodersen Carl Maroney associate advise surance aspect 2 - schedule license classifica tions mittee recommended no actionseparate license classification /cate gories feasible time 3 t five year rules change cycle. Committee recommended no actionimpractical would detrimental new growing events 4 ---- least twelve month contest calendar published. Committee noted already implemented test basis 'Competition News section Model Aviation May issue IV Special Interest Groups Rights Privileges Brodersen asked should obligation imposed contest board members accept SIG inputs Pro con discussion revealed consensus special interest groups have valuable respected advisory role contest boards formal inputs should considered contest board member cannot expected compromise judgementcannot com pelled vote automatically favor such suggestions V Museum Curator Worth noted needed definition direction Council what AMA museum con cept shall decided museum advisory committee would appointed President after consultation Frank Ebling VI Surplus Trophies Frank Ehling directed provide list trophies available Council members VII PR Department Reorganization Worth presented new PR department budget revised HQ organizational diagram noted Larry Bolich left AMA replacement being actively sought VIII Standing Rules Mathews advised Standing Rules Bylaws would contain section Standing Committees does appear edited version Standing Rules draft distributed CouncilStanding Committees will treated separately IX Membership Sales Hobby Shops Action postponed until summer meet ing President asked Executive Direc tor redefine proposal incorporate ideas arising discussion single contest membership $10full VS temporary mem bership standard way determining insurance becomes effective X Special Membership Disabled Mathews advised mid-year would have proposal submit review Councileffectivity goal 1983 XI Business Advisors Committee Worth reported individual financial expertise complete five man commit tee volunteered Mr Dwayne Renken Worth noted met Mr Renken further discussions would held explore ideas money management XII Budget Review Balance Sheet Income Expense Statements year ending December 31 1981 reviewed AMAs Executive Director Comp troller answering questions giving expla nations requested projected deficit area FAI expenses detailedlargely due higher usual travel costs usual CL team Sweden other team travel Russia Romania Discussion closed no changes proposed 1982 budget XIII Youth/Beginners A McGinnis suggested district youth/beginner coordinator could posi tive step asked Council inputs subject B Bringing Model Airplanes Public Coordinated Program Proposal Larry Miles directed President distributed Council also Worths responding letter C Dr Sandy Franks proposal pilot seed project supply three month Model Aviation subscription junior high school libraries Fort Worth/Dallas high school libraries Forth Worth Dallas metropolitan area approved unani mously D The President instructed Geoff Styles memo entitled Adopt-A-School suggests ways whereby AMA clubs can get involved youth communities sent Council review IXV District Displays approved may returned Headquarters anytime repair replacement con tact person Headquarters concerning same Geoff Styles XV AMA Stationery Several Council members remarked usefulness three part note/letter forms asked HQ send supply Council members also noted list available forms should developed standard numbered catalog sent Council reference also better quality prestige letterhead should obtained XVI Indoor Records President ad vised Free Flight Contest Board just made determination Indoor records ceiling heights directed re suIts FF CB action turned over new Indoor Contest Board further consideration makeup new door Contest Board confirmed District appointed 2Merrick Andrews 3Walt VanGorder 4Don Srull 5Dr John Martin 6Chris Matsuno 7 Richard Doig 8Bud Tenny Chairman 9Stan Chilton 10Clarence Mather 11 Dave Hagen 94 Model Aviation XVII Primary RC Categories motion enable creation separate RC Contest Boards defining RC Aerobatics RC Soar ing RC Racing primary categories failed 7 against 3 23 114 abstained NAA 4710 also noted advisory boards concept used Control Line has yet used RC its full potential XVIII AAAA Indoor Meet Brodersen noted NFFS NIMAS jointly sponsoring 25 event three day Indoor meet West Baden June alternative lower ceiling site Nats substitute since dates chosen allow attendance both contests motion passed unanimously grant 4-A contest status meet XIX Executive Compensation Bill Bieda proposed key-man insurance program could provide extra retirement income expense AMA committee appointed review subject Bill Mathews Chairman Dave Brown Chuck Foreman XX Member Lists/Directories Worth ad vised trom time time subject has come up negative response Council pointed out publish complete club list magazine becomes public property send advertising members magazine Following discussion approved unani mously investigation implemented feasibility providing mailing service modeling industry use such list subject AMA approval pend ing Headquarters submission specific proposal approval Council XXI Use Blazers Patches mo tion limit use AMA blazers blazer patches Executive Council Head quarters staff members involved public transactions passed 13 1 against An amendment allow sale blazer patches AMAs cost authorized including AVPs through Vice-Presidents passed 12 2 against 7 10 XXII AMA Telephone Costs Worth re ported depth study made incoming outgoing telephone calls Headquarters showing concerted effort has reduced cost outgoing calls cost incoming calls remains high due ly collect calls Headquarters officers require operator assistance thus expensive direct dialing Also noted various studies made feasi bility installing WATS line concluding would cost effective motion Executive Director authorized vestigate cost independent study compare correlate cost coming WATS line possible savings costs reduced costs correspondence passed 9 3 against 3 ED EVP 2 ab stained 6 7 XXIII Free Flight Finals Site item begun last Council meeting Foreman expounded Free Flight finals site history obvious disproportionate votes West makes impos sible obtain different vote other what participants West desire After considerable discussion motion Council recommend next pro grams FAI Free Flight team selection finals held east Mississippi site suitable semi-finals will consid ered adequate finals passed 6 4 against 3 7 9 11 4 abstained 6 8 10 NAA XXIV National Election/VP Simultane ous running national district offices discussed Two motions attempted withdrawn person cannot hold existing office running another individual allowed aspire two simultaneous offices elected both resign lower office would filled current procedure decided topic would placed agenda next meeting XXV Optional Insurance Problems previous program discussed conclusion such program again authorized should given advance notice Model Aviation offset identification confusion President instructed Ex ecutive Director present Council approval future insurance solicitation pro gram showing exact details XXVI Magazine Policies answer McColloughs question concerning editorial policies President stated restric tions upon editor removed criteria existing moment injunction lose money hQwever say editor subject Council criticism motion Council go record recommending editor care taken selection cover material view fact magazine also intended promotion model avia tion schools youth passed 9 3 against 17 ED 2 abstained EVP 10 XXVII VP Allowances motion crease per diem allowance Council members $25 passed 8 3 against 2 5 10 3 abstained NAA 16 XXVIII Headquarters Policies Following some discussion expressing concern about telephone courtesy Executive Director advised employees instructed members treated politely respect basis customers fore assumed right controversy XXIX Alcohol/Drugs Contests After much discussion approved addition Rule Book Council give irrevocable authority Contest Director AMA sanctioned contest disqualify prevent flying competitor ability fly impaired CDs opinion use alcohol drugs 12 1 against 10 1 abstained 4 XXX Model Aviation Day President directed unused $600 authorized New York Citys Model Aviation Day 1981 carried over use same pro gram 1982 XXXI Awards Several motions awards duly moved seconded passed unani mously Superior Service two Distin guished Service Identification published after awards made XXXII Next Meeting Saturday June 26 DC passed 13 1 against 10 President also announced Nominat ing Committee meeting will held Nats August 4 900 pm Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presi dent area Complete commu nications linkwrite tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT cd Izzo District Vice-Prosideot 483 Fiske St Hoiliston MA 01746 Aenociate Vice-Prosidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Mud Street NashuaNI-i 03060 Don Krafft P0 8oo 182873 Horitoso Ln Doobury MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06850 two days prior Toledo Ohio RC Exposition attended second Council meeting Some major issues acted upon 1 The approval $70000 budget produce RCtrainingfilm two phases first cover construction installation equipment second flight training film giving rudiments neces sary helpful beginning modeler believe film will great boon RC phase hobby will first time attempt produce training film can utilized broadly modeling clubs hobby shops educational institutions etc 2 A vote taken approved people having CD licenses present time will able retain long continue membership through AMA received well written letter Earl Bud Gay expressing dissatis faction intent dropping CD licenses reissuing upon requalifica tion 3 After very extensive discussion voted approved recommend FF Contest Board next FF Champion ships held east VP Activities During last month attended two mall shows first being Auburn Mall presented Central Massachusetts RC Modelers David Hook President Mike Hoef fler Treasurer Albert Rano VicePresident club end Mall exhibition area continually showed two AMA films display helium filled controllable balloon impressed wide array models covering categories RC next mall show attended Bedford Mall Bedford NH models display down length mall also beautifully constructed finished Dlanes July 198295 Above ot three pictures took Mall Pictured Bob Brodeur Asso date Vice-President area donated bicycle raffled off Helen Sowa dressed clown passed out helium balloons children right Joe LaCourse President New Hampshire Flying Tigers club sponsored show next picture Louise wife manning AMA booth selling items Building Fund Louise continues whenever go club public function FAI new Pattern rules have aroused lot controversy have received numerous letters comments voicing objections First new pattern calls com plete turn-around pattern imposes quite burden primarily entirely different type airplane required plus developing new equipment costly time consum ing Also considered difficulty judg ing type pattern believe new method should found whereby FAI representative obtains better sampling attitudes prefer ences US fliers contact just very few leading US fliers before voting such drastic proposals has recommended incor porate present Masters Class Ex pert Class have separate class FAI alone must very careful tail doesnt wag dog have modelers US other parts world 96 Model Aviation District Activities Correction Southern New England RC Championships will held Waterford CT Airport JUNE 5 JUNE 6 Joe Giar dm0 CD has assured meet will conducted very excellent way has past very well run contest RC Prop Busters super job suring everyone good time meet Concord Aero Guidance Society New Hampshire sponsoring World War II Military Sport Scale Fly-In June 13 Giant /4 Scale Flyln July 11 August 29 having RC Sport Scale Fly-In both Flight Static events will held Hopkinton Dam New Hampshire information contact Barry Smith603/863-2480 evening April 20 pleas ure being program Cape Ann Radio Control Club Lynofield MA started question answer period pertaining AMA activities Follow ing gave presentation airplane flight trimming very active group show tell session monitored club President Fred Zealor New Jesey Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Amdete Vce-Premdesste Pete 8ianchini 260 S Broedwey Yonkers NY 10705 Prsnk Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piecatawey NJ 08854 Hank Likee 4 Cory Dr Tows Rite- NJ 08753 Adam Settier 50 Randl Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Welt Throne 208 Windeenere Rd Syrecae NY 13219 Second District Thoughts MAD 6in case wondering what about hasten translate inform refers forthcoming SIXTH MODEL AVIATION DAY IN NEW YORK say New York because WHERE will happen much NEW JERSEY NEW YORK happening Actually DISTRICT 2 spectacular lt central focal point Rockefeller Plaza gravitational destination tourists over world located upon stretch three blocks just above ice-skating rink world-re nowned statue Prometheus himself appears flight executing slowroll Note example following photo graph taken first MAD 1975 appears reaching Horace Hagens airborne chopper microphone seem awe-stricken personal negotiations J Dool Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Depart ment have paid off date year will Saturday August 14 next effort will consist securing Mayor Koch offi cial proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day New York obtained such proclamation five consecu tive years beginning 1975 chore successfully accomplished Jack Fraher continuing AMA member Riverdale area New York hope modelers within striking distance event will attend display airplane models Though contest accepted sense MAD exhibition prizes awarded after session eye-appeal criteria judging celebritytype non-modelers three block long assortment model aircraft numbering hundreds will feature outstanding rally always full coverage will given branches news media will no flying plenty activity will mark day noon until approxi mately 500 pm first MAD 1975 well over 100 modelers placed 250 model aircraft display won derful day enjoyed actual participants also estimated 10000 tourists other spectators thrilled what saw Having grown larger since inception affairs have always yielded AMA its membership fact us fly model airpalnes rich reward form nationwide international publicity favorable sortPR cannot bought dollars alone Members clubs compris ing Radio Control Association Greater New York Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York specializing Control Line working hard make years MAD biggest best ever Please help us participating further details contact Dick Brooks evenings 516/536-6253 started Back 1975 Rockefeller Center Public Relations Depart ment asked General Brooke Allen representing AMA affiliate National Aero nautic Association NAA unveiling bust Charles Lindbergh Rockefeller Center whether would possible stage aviation exhibition Rockefeller Plaza NAA passed question along its affiliate AMA turn contacted local VP assistance Recognizing value magnitude such opportunity lost no time soliciting aid said RCAGNY AMACGNY response immediate highly effective prestige event further enhanced thoughtful action Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Department headed Miss Rita Gallagher event did take place 1980 1981 consequence am always asked visit club contest going have another MAD So long last answer Saturday August 14 1982 planes unloading conveyances 48th Street entrance Rockefeller Plaza 1000 am order show may begin promptly noon Indoor Contest Board am pleased nounce Merrick Pete Andrews has appointed has accepted position Indoor Contest Board member representing AMA District II Pete re tired engineer resides 100 River Road tollowing picture shows Bob DiMeo Leo Buffinton Paul Duclose busy raffle desk received good response public FAI Rule Proposal A-il Bogota NJ 07603 started aero modeling 1928 resident Philadelphia PA since has engaged phases indoor outdoor flying Beginning 1950 Pete concentrated Indoor models holds national records set during years 1934 through 1980 hon ors include among others follow ing Indoor World Championship distinctions 1970Team Member 1972World Champion 1974Participant 1976Manager World Champion Team 1980Team Member World Champion Team wish Pete well newest modeling pursuit confident outstanding qualifications assignment Pete highly respected Indoor modelers everywhere Building Fund Substantial contributions have made new AMA home Reston VA Somers RC Club Somers NY Blue Angels Club New York City Some donations reported Hence am current day-to-day standing have feeling however still holding earlier rating second highest contributing district country Ill will come out first long run Film Project Committee As Chairman committee can report tht may ex pect sensational developments area Committee member Dave Brown has come up training film program expect will actually pay itself pro duce better fliers shorter time could ask anything Dave will probably detail column shall yield point except say following completion flight training film scheduled premiere Janu ary 1985 shall start work MY entry THE AMA AND YOU Newsletter Note pleased have listed receive copies two District 2 newsletters first entitled Dope Sheet issued Pine Barons Model Airplane Club located Vin centown NJ Speaking eloquently general value newsletters clubs agree Editor Joe Di Cara writes number area clubs have sent us newslet ters have asked exchange welcome has given some new ideas letter importantly learn lot good modeling ideas hear about events would otherwise miss letters brought meet ing read something good pre sented will reprint it' other welcome addition harvest newsletters called LIFTS NewsFlyer Guess what LIFTS abbreviation Give up stands Long Island Fly Together Society Cleverly appropriate dont think Bob Brassell Editor Another deucedly clever title appears top Ed Whittens New York Indoor Times Please add name mailing list may know what YOUR club doing thus position re port readers matters interest Lakehurst Air Show note just received AVP Hank Likes Toms River NJ reads follows Navy Air Engineering Center NAEC Lakehurst NJ presenting another Navy Air Show year 29-30 May Memorial Day weekend years show will feature Navys F-i 8 Hornet F-i 4 Tomcat Navy parachutists Blue Angels addition Oscar Boesch sailplane solo Flying Farmer French Connection Stearman 450 wing walker aerobatics champion Leo E Loudenslager will marvel us aerial skills demonstration Giant model aircraft will commence ii am Saturday Sunday Gates open 10 am both days Errata hasten correct Contest Calendar error appeared last column wit Meet scheduled weekend June 5 61982 being held Radio Control Club Rochester NY should have listed Fun Fly rather SCALE rally believe some confusion event held Rochester MN instead New York understand however AMA has informed error will cor rect time prevent disappointment Hold Press Club President John bister just phoned inform West chester Radio Aeromodeler Society WRAM has voted $1500 contribution AMA Building Fund Isnt wonderful What note end report LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaideeta Joe Elbe, 36980 Valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 NoniS Holgane OH 43527 baird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. PInladelphia PA 19107 Euge,e Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scotndale PA 15883 Toledo 82 annual pilgrimage Mecca ToledoMecca over year show usual well run well attended years Toledo Show hectic usual due meet ings Executive Council Thursday Friday Frequency Committee/industry meeting Thursday night NSRCA meet ing Saturday etc may have looking couldnt find apologize Council meeting quite contrast last very successful getting few ideas passed Particularly gratifying unani mous passage proposal make RC flight training film during 83-84 Now fore CL FF types get case let explain intention follow RC flight training film simi lar efforts dedicated CL FF using funds generated sale cassette copies RC film Production thiswill major effort expected about 90 minutes long intend take two years make would appreciate club has formalized flight training program would send information about reference purposes use finalizing out line film Probably biggest flap recent history AMA put rest Council voted allow CD maintain CD license indefinitely provided maintains continuous membership AMA alcohol/drug use contests once again brought up time resulted stitution rule gives CD irrevocable authority disqualify prevent flying contestant ability fly safely has impaired alcohol drugs believe reasonable approach Council certainly doesnt want appear encouraging use alcohol drugs contests Council feels outright ban would unpopular unreasonable unenforceable. personal ly believe problem either image safety problem greater local flying field sanctioned meets anyway time reverted back last meetings mold took another tack subject splitting up RC Contest Board again shot down flames crazy thing about subject looks majority Council wants change havent able come up way acceptable majority particularly area further proliferation Contest Boards Ill win yet FF team selection finals site selection another sticky problem presented Council Chuck Foreman District IV VP action similar governments affirmative action program Council voted 84 finals must held east Mississippi fact few acceptable sites event east Mississippi particularly maxes increase fly-offs will make trying find site interesting So east coast FFers will have beat bush find suitable site event agree present situation finals seeming al ways end up Taft CA good dont think Council made good move mandating east coast site would prefer revise site selection procedure way would eliminate imbalance votes west coast still leave site selection finalists John Byrne District II VP pushing installation incoming 800 toll free number AMA Headquartersas read last column expense incoming 800 number would terrifically high par ticularly considering likelihood increase personnel handle calls might buy installation outgoing Watts line reducing costs AMA Headquar ters although seriously doubt would cheaper current Americall system no way incoming line would anything additional expense After reading other VPs columns re cently apparent some districts having great results getting donations Building Fund District Ill results have disappointing Come guys gals sts note*j lets let other districts outrun us important project Pass hat club meet ings donate some money club treasury run raffle give proceeds Building Fund anything legal raise funds project Send donations directly AMA simply send note keep informed progress very worthwhile project needs support Come guys need bead Great news presented us Toledo meetingour NPRM Notice Pro posed Rule Making released FCC July 198297 goes well should have new fre quencies late fall action could milestone model aviation should ensure survival RC least next decade Get money Building Fund Delaware District Columbia land S North Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 807 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asocoata Vice-Pramdesss Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bob Chamoine 205 Tpron Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill HeIrs, 2000 Tyvoa Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Coart Falls Chsrch VA 22042 Charles spear 252 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Well looks like may have next FAI Free Flight Team Selection Finals east Mississippi 1984 last Council meeting made motion AMA Presi dent instruct FAI Site Selection Commit tee select site east Mississippi 1984 site has used semi-finals would acceptable finals site motion passed 6 4 against 4 abstentions districts voting against motion 3 7 9 11 ab stentions Districts 6 8 10 NAA thought Free Flight fans would like know VP voted particularly districts east Mississippi hope will help build some new enthusiasm program keepit dying East FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rule Making AMA RC Frequency Committee spon sored meeting April 1 Toledo concern ing status new RC frequencies meeting conducted Bob Aberle Com mittee Chairman attendance Com mittee members Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Dr Walter Good Bill Hershberger Fred Marks majority RC industry manu factures members model press special interest group representatives model car boat organizations AMA Executive Council almost perfect timing FCC voted very day release long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making good news set pace meeting follow Copies NPRM sent immedi ately via first class mail clubs full AMA charter clubs mailing list well editors special newsletter editors mailing list urged circulate NPRM copies club members North Carolina Flying Field Directory Vein Helms AVP North Carolina has sent letter chartered clubs North Carolina advising process preparing directory flying fields state convenience North Carolina modelers visit ing various parts state would appreciate assistance clubs send ing him map directions field person wish have contacted before flying done field aware circumstances may prevent visitor flying would still like have field listed members note map Members Only will make sure directory complies Please use 81A x 11 map brief description field hard find Send reply him quickly possible can have duplicated made avail able clubs free copy directory will sent participating clubs Send information map Vein W Helms 2000 TyvolaRoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scale World Championships Stead Airport Reno NV site 1982 World Radio Controlled Scale Avi ation Championships June 13 June 19 worlds best model builders fliers will assemble compete top honors expected 20 countries will represented District IV Fun Fly Are clubs District IV inter ested hosting District IV Fun Fly terested contact information flying fields facilities what would like see way district-wide fun fly Whats Happening District IV DCRC Bealeton Contest scheduled September 18-19 CD will Mike DeMuth Start making plans attend fine contest weekend outing Tn-County Annual Fun Fly will four fun fly meets held yearone hosted club fourth hosted clubs locations schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th HostValley RC HostStaunton RC Host Rivanna RC April-May May-June Aug-Sept Sept-Oct information contact clubs listed above Brainbusters Spring Free Flight Contest May 16 8 am S pm Petersburg VA Airport Route 460 Events OHLG 020 Replica Mulvihill Peanut Scale C02 Old Timer Gas RC Glider Norfolk Aeromodelers District IV Control Line Championships May 15-16 Petersburg VA information contact Abram Van Dover Tel 1-804-877-2830 Events Racing Precision Aerobatics Stunt Navy Carrier Meade Modelers clubs 11th annual Independence Day Model Air Show will held Ft Meades Range 3 Saturday July 3 11 am 5 pm As always registration parking free anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license welcome participate purpose show demonstrate public aspects hobby possible Although majority participants RC adequate time will allotted Control Line Free Flight Rocketry other facet hobby present Mid-Virginia RC Club June 5-6 Third Annual MVRC Spring Soar-In Variland Two Minute Precision 15 Minute Precision/Dur ation classes Expert Sportsman categories ESL Parameters $500 first event entered $200 additional event Ken Ruhf CD 732-3411 June 26-27 National Soaring Society Soar-In three rounds 15 Minute Precision Duration factored local national prizes must NSS member fly info call Ken Ruhf 732-3411 Thats monthsee flying field Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Puerto flits V Snoth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 13001 a79-O550 Asaincista Vlea-Preedwso John Gorday 115 Baybeny Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jacitoon 108 Thornle CItarlesron Heights SC 29405 Arthar Jonoson 932 Banyan Zeiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McOowell 6621 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micaliz2, SR 30866 Sos 1532 Fa1ardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Filth St Shariwar FL 32579 Harry-Sheraw P0 Boa 4506 Birrnnghem L35206 Tow Thacker 2390 Lawrencev,le Hwy. L Decatar CA 30003 Glen Sig Memorial Pattern Meet Jacksonville FL has potential becom ing significant contests district Fifty-two contestants entered includ ing Canada 52 four 14 year old junior members Patti Violett 14 took fourth place Novice banquet Synirday night 102 people enjoyed slide 98 Model Aviation nat s cneap transmitterirs box used drawing winning ticket radio Russ Schultz event director holding box Sig IAemorial first contest en tered Paul Hinds presentation Bill Walt Good showing progress Radio Control its first appearance Nats After over sponsors turned over $1700 Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund workhorses made possible Northeast Florida Model Flying Council Gateway RC Club Although unable attend John Grigg AMA President ably represented AMA meet Thanks efforts Rufus Carswell David Mills Ed Banke Thumb Print off ground newsletter Thermal Thumbers new club Free Flight ers Atlanta GA area addition hosting Free Flight contests promoting model aviation area schools club working promoting Indoor flying Indoor modeling predict will slowly grow popularity Recognizing fact Indoor unique AMA has created Indoor Contest Board John Martin Miami FL new Indoor Con test Board member District V Delta RC Club Greenville MS has just started its club newsletter Buck shot Bull flying Site old Green ville Airport Raceway Road Greenville should happen area want some flying County helped patch up some old runway 23 mem bers pretty good shape place fly next picture Harry Gibbs Timonsville SC model Weedhopper designed built flewall success fully Harry member Gooney Birds Flore,ce SC would like information about Weedhopper drop line Ill send Harry Harrys Weedhopper needed D size battery about 6 behind engine get balance just right last column club said oldest club district now Radio Aeromodelers Montgomery RAMS states two years may well largest club district now have 66 mem bers growing strong Two years now predict over 100 members Any club out want challenge size two years now Joe Gibson lost model swamp near Mobile Fred Fihe volunteered take up spotter search Cessna ground crew gathered model sighted Fred circled spot until foot sloggers found plane Helping another can sure make life pleasant Choppers coming same week got word two helicopter clubs forming district Huntsville RC Helicopter Club applying AMA charter six eight members dedi cated Drew Thigpen going after CD license club can have contest Jerry Collins Northeast Atlanta Helicopter Association also going after CD license new club can also have helicopter contest Dont forget safety dont forget AMA Building Fund Ive gotten several notices clubs have donated $100 Building Fund Id like get III jnes na ucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President Pa Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Assocae Vine-Presidents Lore, Ho,, 843 Hill nd Brook Osilecy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Beoford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Soc 243 Smithejlle MO 04089 Helen 0sen 820 Old Sonlsomme Uneersrny City MO 63132 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 61I zmmer Soc 72 Varna IL 61375 Well sit again trying come up something write about actually have lot write about picking out good things hard Oh well goes never claimed big time writer anyway month Executive Council met Toledo Show Well after meetings over got chance see Toledo Show first time Boy impressed saw things people got chance talk some District VI members hadnt seen awhile never met before really nice place just watch people got meet Loren Hoim AVP Quincy IL Loren very helpful day Council meeting Getting back show ever get chance see large trade show understand have good Chicago year trip Toledo has trip month far have planned go Mint Julep Scale Contest April 24 make contest year Mint Julep contest has grown quite affair past few years Id like enter Ive found cant enter talk mem bership same time Therefore leave flying other fliers Besides year will have spend some time AVPs Ken Kern Bruce Maloney Im sure can spend lot time talking about latest issues such latest creations Im sure Bob Underwood Scale man will too always like talk him about Scale scene way have pretty well set up AVPs clubs now correspond ing clubs hope small problem however have able get AVP northern Indiana surely could use one out would like volunteer pay pretty bad re wards pretty good clubs northern Indiana getting latest moment because cant expect AVPs take greater load already have want job contact immediately Speaking AVPs support group contact times throughout given month will get invitations attend club event just cant make Therefore suggest contact nearest AVP Besides AVP area up what going can probably help out Make use have up ears work flying lessons flying models building addi tion house However still have allowed enough time keep up AMA duties part duties really like reading news letters Please keep coming cases reading newsletters will contact will ever have club Its nice know what going district Well have talked enough really didnt have much talk about after sides told rather show pic tures month have some Last month mentioned went Flying Cardi nals Mall Show Florence KY Well kind enough send some pictures column Im sorry didnt send names captions doesnt matter Ill show anyway July 198299 LUIIIII5 aiiuas wun sneunu IS -4uvancu Glen Sig meet trailing banner made pretty neat entrance mall show area beautiful ship up front featured Darth Vader pilot flashing evesl Very strange Iowa igan esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Drodersen 0 i rc VII VICO-PIeEdenI P 0 Box 1104 Brrnrngham VI 4tl 2 Assistant Vice-President Tony Inaiiano 1655 Rexere Brookfield WI 53005 Associase Vice-Presidenno Jamnt Clark 4444 Woodniem NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Jon, C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th Sr Milmaalnnn WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St Oulath MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tangiemood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorseso Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ran Sears 1328 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Tarry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 column boring says stuff about Air Show Red Baron cares About same column accosted Toledo Big Stoops party Great column month Keep up good work Bob Roach did duty year ago AMA booth Detroit Expo Scottsdale AZ letter alarm over shooting down passing RC model shotgun air show Neither John Grigg nor understood gun shot blanks Phone calls back forth set straight So about column found dull Morgan flak other except ones didnt write during previous term office Amazing reads columns comments Martin Dilly liked Picasso quotation Martin Zealand proud make award presentation Len Roe Grand Rapids last Saturday three plus years Contest Coordinator RC Michigan Executive Council unanimously voted him AMAs Superior Service Award Len accepted congratula tions assembled company WMRAF Swap Meet launched discussion concern over alcohol drug question over air-worthiness some gag air show models such flying dog house lawn mower wheel barrow etc course Council has discus sing alcohol drug subject recent action authorize CD prohibit flying bar competition anyone impaired alcohol drugs See exact language minutes gives means control during sanctioned competition under Contest Directors responsibilities Otherwise means control enforce ment through club flying field rules just checking two clubs happen have rules newsletters have month has rule No 2 another has rule No 12 prohibiting alcohol flying field No mention drugs im pairment other hand Ted White VP District VIII Texas told us about club meets flying field drink beer fly apparently equal emphasis mans ambrosia another mans poison course thats point flying impaired alcohol drugs presents po tential danger others present have now provided remedy competition situation occasion official agent AMA present position authority clubs prerogative make its own field rules treat subject AMA Safety Code has its attendant diffi culties sense Council reluc tant attempt legislation beyond steps taken hear lot Ill go work realistic practical arbitrary categorical Surgeon Gen eral having problems withthe cigarette matter fathers admonition drafted went off war ave women alone Word Joe Svatora President East Wings Model Club Memphis MInow up 50 souls have opened up membership have membership drive nice flying field two miles north Mem phis meet Clintondale School Fraser cant mention Scale Scramble having July 24-25 against own policy East Wingsnice logo nice sound ing name Geez can hear Morgan now Northern Air Modelers have sent check $500 Vince Mankowski Building Fund requesting plaque read Aeromodeling Rewarding Endeav Bob Gero Sr AMA Life Member L46 NAM President Remember whole Gero family running Free Flight events 76 Springfield OH Nats Photo below shows model display line-up Fourth Annual Mall Show CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Lansing MI presented check Vince Toledo Friday morning Council still session Jim Malek CARDS President tells club doing some test work noise Wants know $39 Radio Shack noise meter adequate can tell us Any input may have noise matters should passed Ed Izzo District VP Ed chairs new AMA Noise Committee know am trouble because other clubs making substantial contribu tions Building Fund Hold off guys Well have recap its over lost train thought above other matter Len Roe addressed question able air-worthiness some kinds models odd-ball configurations lets call giant monster models flying underscaled servos linkages hinges structures Air-worthiness general ex amined AMAs definition model aircraft given Safety Code vier-thanair craft engine able carry human being No help industry avenue control probably self-regulating part Some less well concieved cottage industry kits dont know scratch-built model prob ably things could get out hand 100 Model Aviation oomu Ut aianes 81 SnOW LJY.ttJLJ IJLICI5 small Scale models Cox props really nice cheap tool em Air Modellers lshpeming MI presenting $100 check Kathy Leeuen Bay Cliff Health Camp Fourth Annual Mall Show Bay Cliff Camp crippled children Steve Thompson photo Enough now . Al Linder ot tne Vetrolt Aero Modelers pre sents clubs check $500 Build ing Fund Theyll have plaque permanently place new building Whats Grigg doing kid question real imagined need surveillance control Whos paying atten tion Cards letters Paul Smith Contest Coordinator UC FF Michigan Combat flier always combative has written thoughtful letter questioning whether AMA building plan good deal Some may have questions same kind Ill send copy Pauls letter Vince Mankowskis response anyone interested Send self-addressed envelope two ounces worth postage dont gct out fly pretty soon palaver nothing Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideot 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents EcO FriedI 5512 Sourhmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasxntnn TX 73064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NE Albocriunrqse NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prsirn TX 78080 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barnresvln OK 74003 Ed Shearer 2416 Danid Dr Menainin LA 70003 Went Council meeting Toledo since last writing has got biggest showing RC anywhere Everything airplanes boats cars etc met lot old friends over country Canada has some criticism having Council meetings large gatherings such trade shows etc feel im portant VPs visible acces sible public better Toledo some other show meeting talking people went Frequency Committee meeting Thursday night after Council meeting Sure wish could get enthusiastic about proposal Somehow calling 10 kc spread com mercial users operate up 400 watts clear channel exclusive use just doesnt sit well some excitement couple weeks ago Buddy Irwin called said Get video camera hurry over Lake Grapevine Im going lift some dinosaur tracks out canyon seems recent floods uncovered some 90 million year old hadrosaur tracks Haught Corporation volunteered helicopter remove deeply eroded wash Buddy hands tull crosswinds gusting 33 knots rocks weighing about 1/ ton However went well got some excel lent pictures hadrosaur tracks shook up scientific community because 30 ton dinosaur definitely land dweller should have whole area according textbooks under ocean 90 million years ago Oh well much science Some local newsthere will seaplane fun fly August 22 Contact Tom Blakeney 1-214-647-2841 details location Also Metroplex Fun Fly going again Well elections coming up Ill running again District VIII VP However no matter sure vote way modeler have getting representation want AMA Colorado as C Nebraska 0 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Disirici IX Vice-Presideni 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada CO 80005 AasociaO Vice-PreedwOs Robert 8a11 2822 S CotOman Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lao 3701 5 4411 Sr Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Maroern 429 Dogwood Grofoon ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 5163 Cloudas Sloon Falls SD 571 03 column material coming through thoughtfulness courtesy several great District IX modelers Minot ND comes following let ter Robert Moore Secretary/Treasurer Minot Aircraft Modeler Club Sounds group has already adopted ele mentary school Reading March 82 issue District Report noticed two articles involving com ments youth hats off club members Mr John Anderson John came up idea getting club involved Annual Winter Fest held Minot ND organizing Indoor AMA Cub meet fifth sixth graders using school event great success Forty Cubs given out everyone showed contest Model aircraft kits given top three longest flight times club very proud Mr Anderson way working promote model aviation types Since first year club has involved such activity unsure Cubs order Next year hope double order try get other clubs state involved Also have heard something about Seasons Flyers Patchif have information would like hear about Thank time Roberts question about District IX Season Flyer Patch leads well let ter Vince Gutschalk Editor Hanqar Talk newsletter Miniature Aero Sport sters Thornton-Northglen area Colorado Vince shares information regarding Season Patch program 'Would like take opportunity let know MAS have Season Flyer program full swing now going just great put charge program came conclusion best way keep track things get wallet-size cards made up MAS Season Flyer 19 Pilot Month DateWitnesS AUG SEP MAY JUN JUL Approved ASF Chairman OCT _____ _________________ NQV ______ ________________ DBC JAtJ FEB MAR APR July 1982 101 Brian Payton six year old Jonesboro AR Brian saved aluminum cans newspapers purchase Telemaster assisted building flying plane father Mike Payton enclosed have troops turn com pleted cards reason start August end July follows annual awards banquet month October have cards turned end July will give plenty time get patches ordered laid banquet time makes kinda nice reason designed cards wallet-size guys would likely have cards times thus readily available signed off witness Gene Carla Corson share follow ing report pictures Casper WY Casper Airmodelers Second Annual Model Show Sunrise Shopping Mall again year last weekend February over 60 airplanes also some boats cars trains show big success both Sunrise model club Some planes display stages completion gave people idea built two Pitts two jets Sopwith Pup gliders Control Lines others best display member club Marshall Earnshaw showing people repair Nosen J-3 Cub wrecked couple dsvc htfnre rho, AMA display brochures along posters pictures showing flying field some planes action CAP Civil Air Patrol hand run concession stand provide refresh ments participants crowd always doing club turn helps raise money chapter Sunrise merchants helped draw people show big sales ad vertising campaign radio local paper included model show main attractions merchants said best days since Christmas Other news Casperthis may right borderline timing Casper Airmodelers will holding Second An nual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In over Memorial Day weekend May 29-30 Lots prizes super flying site formation contact Bob Ball 2622 South Coffman Casper WY 82601 phone 307 265-5056 Dale Joan Alyea Pueblo CO sent picture below following presenta non Award Excellence earlier year Good news regarding long awaited frequencies granted AMA RCers FCC looks like will available end year Look information item other areas issue past MA issues Good work thanks AMA Frequency Committee Also good news regarding Building Fund reported approximately $1 20000 needed $1 60000 transi tion costs reached first April Toledo Show Look up date Headquarters Also keep associate vice-presidents state busy re ceiving personal club donations patches other available items can receive tax deductible donations will tually collectors items Building Fund drive has completed Associate Vice-President Dick Crowley will sharing total column cover issue August District IX tunate have AVPs have out working AMA Stay con tact with communications hope able recognize newsletter editors have mail ing lists columns news letters excellent source information whats happening District IX appreciate having arrive month Thanks dedicated folks give hours time month share whats happening through club news letters appreciated Arizona torta ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreui District X Vice-President 30757 Rae itnOlolS Rchn Palos Verdes CA B0274 Associate Vica-Presidasts Tony Capobanco 616 Laloma Ate Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 eob Reynolds RI 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ate Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chain Vista CA 92011 Last month mentioned attending San Francisco Vultures annual awards banquet After column sent maga zine received $25 check Building Fund Thanks lot fellows donation also received check San Fer nando Valley RC Flyers Building Fund Its $100 Thanks guys havent club twist arms came across once got chance catch breath function attended month house party new contest coordinators house Harry Apoian invited about 20 couples house dinner general good time asked bring great AMA Indoor film did shown guests well received Everyone said maker Dick Hardcastle really feel subject Well might flies Indoor some real heavyweights guest list Carl Goldberg Irwin Ohisson Sal Taibi Ed Slobod name few great time end month saw leaving rare midweek Council meeting Most held weekends minimize time away work cost three days vacation leave Wednesday Thursday Friday meeting meeting held Toledo prior famous trade show received report new building loan progress Its final stages ground breaking should May next film project will two part film spread over two years building RC trainer flying course cant learn fly film can show no-no etc Yes therell segment repairing also two part film will also put video cassette will sold project will under Dave Browns super vision will put together Jay Gerber also nixed idea removing CD status idle CDs Once CD always CD UNLESS let membership lapse must reapply credentials During meeting received word FCC approved first step request 100 additional frequencies would issue Notice Proposed Rulemaking luck frequencies will avail able years end Special interest group criteria recog nition established meeting group can obtain copy contacting HQ rule book printers should have received yours long before read ing John Worth come up proposal limited contest license fee $10 suggested would allow non-member enter sanctioned meet details need 102 Model Aviation Sky Corral RC Club n January LRI Travis McGin nis rict IX Vice-President Lew Quigiey Lity Pueblo Parks Recreation Department Morris Shanstrom Sky Corral RC Club President Sam Pisciotta auctioneer auction yearly event worked out Im Certain itll good contest though Write have suggestions itll next agenda Well meeting end June Wash ington DC youve got time lot discussion went fact FAI Free Flight team finals selection has West Coast too long motion recommend team finals selection committee find East Coast site 1984 trials passed abstained voting such motion obvious reasons nominated Lee Polansky Distin guished Service Award 10 years work Contest Board passed unanimously nominated Suzi Stream Superior Service Award work AMA booth trade shows also has spent countless hours Pattern tabulator Nats other Pattern meets years too passed unanimously Dont forget order AMA tabletop display next mall show Its sent no cost want show up club drop line promise talk too long asking Building Fund donation Thermals alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed MeCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainocao vic-Presidenu Al Caine, 1607 Soon Sim Pocarello 1083201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 E Viotosbung So Spokane WA 99208 Gick Wickline P0 Box 623 Kiamash Fail OR 97601 Chic Young 29020 tsr Ave Pederai Way WA 98003 Don ZIpoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 will read elsewhere issue FCC has released Notice Proposed Rule Making frequencies given good news began Executive Council meeting day before Toledo Show opened topic What does AMA us anyway comes up Academy now coming us 50 new airplane frequencies shared anyone wasnt FCC fairy delivered other AMA Frequency Committee chaired Bob Aberle did owe members committee great deal work did hard took great chunks personal timeall donatedthat could have used earning living being fain lies Less obvious equally important work done HQ staff Carl Maroney staff deserve hear modelers work above beyond call duty appreciated us now have new Contest Board Indoor models Contest Board mem ber District Xl Daven Hagen Dave dedicated Indoor flier competitor well-known very active Indoor circles ready input about Indoor matters address 19957 5 Redland Road Oregon City OR 97045 Speaking Contest boards now new rules cycle have rules changes get written up submitted contest board member may changes members both RC UC Boards very near future may want send proposals Ill pass Mark envelope contains rules change proposal indicate whether RC UC Word NorWesters Annual will August 1415 conflict Strat-O-Bats meet Strat-O-Bats FAI tune-up has resched uled August 1 Also hear year Misery Meet good weather change Rainier Prairie put up helicopters doing maneuvers down-wind side field Fortunately got cleared upat least particular situation anyone out with Army really need someone can help get Harts Lake site approved use 37 contestants Misery Meet 10 Canada seven Oregon rest locals noted several models lost worst story Tom Cashmans two fly-a-ways motor-bike fell third just recovered sympathies Tom UC circuit will BladderGrabber Kent June 27 may event Kent July 11-12 sure will summer meet Eugene August 15 dont forget Septem ber 11-12 will Washington State UC Championships Sometime October will Stuntathon 82 version heard may Fireball Event flown during Stuntathon get yours built bring along Portland Ill leave descriptions Toledo others want say chance meet John Van Hassel Now John edits Helena Flying Tigers newsletter pleasure meet him discuss things going Big Sky country As remember area should ex cellent places float-plane flying John said knew couple Perhaps someday could get float-plane Circuit established Barnstormers held Building Con test March 27-28 OMSI Portland 21 planes exhibited just used up space allotted quality entries excellent some unique entries Dave Tozer scratch builds designs own stuff entered DH-5 Ray Hess Osprey 2 completely scratch Both first class models Larry Wilson took Best Show P-51Da very nice job April 10-1 1 Corvallis Expo held 61 entries year lots lots very nice airplanes look Some people have exhibited past missed since always have great models show show several models modelers exhibited past showed promise planes out should brought shows everyone can enjoy Larry Wilson repeated Barnstormers win P-Si D got Public Choice Best Show Dick Smith enters models crash took Contestants Best Show very nice P47 Although weather wasnt exactly good Sunday Fun Fly won Len Ledson Klamath Falls entire contest result efforts people several clubs well worth effort attend Since photographer didnt attend Cor vallis Im sure will have photos get will include later column Coming up July 3-4 Haystack 82 Madras Perhaps Dick Tichenor Irwin Ohis son Joe Bridi will show up Dick told working Also July Barnstromers will host annual Bi-Plane Contest Delta Park Portland year date moved 25th July attempt find better weather can get Reno 13th through 19th June World Scale Champs unlikely will have contest caliber area near future thing Scale go Reno some pictures Puyallup Expo Unfortunately dont have info concerning planes they obviously very nice models Pictures Bob Baich July 1982 103 U oy rIIIn MUIIIM LU OVIC meeting Puvallup Expo mcvi vein Ahlberg right Roger Misterek crowd swao meet lovely Stinson JUNIO Box FLIGHTN/ ED WHITTE 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 S Helping Others Thats what about /ping others month have three stories such help ungsters older newcomers need assistance too pro jected statistics advise us near future population older retired indi viduals ndidates aeromodeling will outnumber youngsters Also pictures depict assistance being given Control Line Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Radio Control beginners also need help especially areas aerodynamics craftsmanship first picture shows newcomer HARRY CULVER first model well-conconstructed Easy B made Micro-X kit recommend help BAMA member JOHN ZAIC Harry Junior Trinity School Manhattan lodged Easy B light disc 105 foot high Columbia University Low Library Rotunda Fortunately RON WILLIAMS able balloon down Quite heart pumper ones first day flying Later Harry posted best time 358 Hell back larger improved propeller break four minute mark pleasant outdoor scene photo right above taken retreat center Cascade Mountains BAMA member ROALD TWEET member English Department Augustine College Rock Island IL faculty teaches kids make fly airplanes Roald writes Like other modelers teach modeling continue get frustrated manufactur ers beautifullypictured unflyable kits have probably turned kids off modeling other single source has begun change past few years still kids meet have never seen model fly well Thats dont get hobby would like see magazine turn out some simple fun plans teachers could use time time would benefit anything else picture shows Professor Tweet awarding ribbons beginners AMA Cubs recom mend such groups move fast possible other kits instance Jascos Flash X-1 8 now two-column photo show ing part BEN SASNETTs California group - lets quote Bens letter Just short note let know Ive constant reader column Im still working Juniors Control Line Enclosed shot about half current active members LA VERNE HEIGHTS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meet two three times weekly fly Saturdays hold monthly AMA sanctioned Control Line con test Prevalent designs Phase Phase II' planes powered Cox Black Widows have lot fun Thanks due parent volunteers JOAN KYLE BEN MATHISON really help kids out NORRIE LEVENTHAL helps contest JIM PETERSEN has come through prizes discounts HOBBY BENCH Glendora kids shown fifth grade have first third sixth several seventh graders too Beginning Aero Modelers Association BAl4A gathering together good group helpful modelers need par ticipation too An annual membership period -it takes publish 10 issues BAMA s newsletter Star Skippers costs $10 cover part expenses mem bership lists helpful modeler willing answer discretion questions individual modelers groups trying get started Send membership checks made out order Ed Whitten/BAMA address above Thanks - inners young old whether Control Line Free Flight Radio Control oriented * * * * Keep building - keep flying trying See next month 104 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT put out monthly newsletter too Keep up good work kids Sean Gillette Rusty Kimbrough David Harmon William Kyle Middle row Rolfe Timmons Haruhi Ross Mark Mathison Bottom Doug Hill Scott Panzarella Sergio Hererrathe La Verne Heights Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
The following summarizes actions spring AMA Executive Council meeting Toledo OH copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headq uarters available approximately July 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting June 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 attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA I Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Paul Crowley Chairman Free Flight Team Selection Committee Dwayne Ren ken financial consultant guest Hardy Brodersen Present Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements a Results two-part ballot Presi dent Council changing previously agreed upon location date Spring Council meetingi 2 voted 5 no 7 yesneed ed 2/3 majority change failed second part ballot concerning three-year term officers conversion plan passedi 2 yes 1 no b Agenda items proposing Council meeting agenda items should accompany items brief descriptions topics possible include intended motions cut-off date acceptance Council meeting agenda subjects shall six weeks prior meeting Items proposed after time may accepted agenda topics discussion will allowed brought vote c Information item letter AMAs legal counselor clarifying Article II Section 4 AMA Bylaws dealing quorums Council meetings referred Bylaws Committee study possible amend ment Bylaws I Previous Minutes passed unani mously approve January 30 1982 Council meeting minutes amended pre vious mail inputs Council members II Executive VP Report Chief Financial Officer Jim McNeill summarized three part report dated April 1 1982 distributed Council members regarding AMAs interest bearing investments intercom munication between AMA Headquarters departments personal observations con clusions about AMAs Supply Service department During discussion suggestion reinvestments made day-to-day basis maximize returns wat advised Executive Director seek input Business Advisors Committee area intercommunication noted HQ executive staff has regular meetings minutes proceed ings will sent Council Ill Committee Reports A Scholarships Brodersen gave brief interim report stating detailed loan program report should ready presenta tion summer meeting B Frequencies Worth announced awaiting word same day outcome FCC Commission meeting Washington DC would determine future AMAs petition spectrum relief 72 76 MHz band Worth also nounced would evening meet ing AMAs Frequency Committee modeling industry manufacturers stating Council invited attend Subsequently became known FCC voted re lease NPRM C Building Fund Worth advised three four executors Howard McEntee Fund approved transference Building Fundawaiting word fourth person also hobby industry will present AMA check excess $40000 Toledo Show Worth also reported Vince Mankowski final stages negotiation legal financial people connected building project ground breaking expected occur sometime May Meanwhile raffle project will conducted since attorney ad vises such activity illegal D Films Chairman Byrne reported stat ing two Committee meetings held new two year film project developed produce RC Building Flight Training Film approved unanimously proceed E Contest Director Qualification Sears reported accumulating information opinions subject CD rating found no significant opposition questionnaire aspiring CDs must pass much opposition losing CD status inac tivity motion continue CD rating policy provided membership continuous CD status will removed membership lapses passed unanimously continued page 94 90 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 K opsis- Executive Council Meeting 4/1-2 MI oieuo MIM peciai ervces LIrector uari Maroney distributed releases concerning FCCs action provide RC frequencies displayed two 900 MHz ex perimental sets AMA has purchased tests determine suitability such equip ment future RC operations 900 MHz program aimed 1990s good example AMAs efforts look toward future providing current RC frequency needs rPidtP Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockort NY 14094 FRIENDS& ENEMIES have fortunate make friends President AMA have certain ly alienated few weI1 Such nature position Now pen carefully poised shall assuredly become popular following statements about recently published letter own VPs columns happened last year over Labor Day weekend crowd spectators esti mated between 4000 8000 AMA show teams during part its demon stration allowed challenged young lady audience fire shotgun model aircraft passing flight missed thank God result kind lunacy could devastating wait Could whole thing part act young lady really part group shotgun loaded blanks Sure could part act gun loaded powder aircraft equipped make smoke hit ground fire pub lished letter makes no such indication impression left audience whole heck lot less image worked long acquire publics eye act should have perpetrated leaves questioning intelligence level involved should done own AMA show teams suggests show teams rate beginning feel above need follow AMA safety code normal rational behavior Make no mistake would sooner see show team program disbanded allow single perso4ial injury due unsafe practices Actions such foregoing can result sayin Physician heal thyself suggestsShow teams clean up act THE REST OF VA OK far half upset Now Ill get rest ya commercial pilot sits inside aircraft able feel movement aircraft FAA regulations require con sume alcoholic beverages eight 12 hours before flies constantly reminded media occasionally police must drive auto after drinking alcoholic beverages must some modelers insist can fly equally well two beers can NOT likely Dont misjudge memy drink bourbon rocks surely enjoy cooling rum tonic blazing hot day Buffalo NOT flying field unless am finished flying day So AMA ban intoxicating beverages flying fields ENFORCEMENT can say else has drinking want tell buddy cant fly because think has drinking Would As Contest Director have courage stop contestant flying consuming alco holic beverages better think about subject think hard about before friends becomes victim perpetrator accident due impaired abilities Better yet lay magazine aside write letter VP knows feelings NOW FAI ordinary member AMA thought fairly knowledgeeble about FAIafter read magazine took said month year after year became Vice-President began slowly realize somewhat deficient area Council meeting agenda items concerning FAI found myself asking lot questions didnt take long became quite knowledgeable over again became President found myself suddenly total immersion situa tion needing advanced crash course FAI immediately enmeshed high level international FAI affairs well domestic FAI issues Its very large intricate subject much history could go length describing very knowledgeable have become column have chosen singular theme FAI Team Selec tion Committees least decade ago because ongoing controversies centered around method o developing world championship team selec tion programs Executive Council discussing ways means demo cratic process wotild enable volvement decision making special interest groups diminishing need Headquarters directives necessity exercised world cham pionships team selection cycle time differences opinion concerning single VS multiple team finals meets preliminary qualification require ments practically programs constant state confusion criticism committee concept has gone through several years metamorphosis before attaining its present format came being Actually 1976/77 saw inception modern-day team selection committees first two being Outdoor Indoor Free Flight basic document under FAI team selection committees operate entitled FAI Program Management Line Authority first published Model Aviation January 1977 page 60 take trouble read will note very basicreally frame within committee allowed much flexibility flexibility factor seen vital ensure accommodation special needs category instance team selection programs have qualification stages same fee structure same method selecting team manager ever under guidelines committee has same basic responsibility deliver program format acceptable AMA president qualified program partic pants other requirements share example di rectly responsible AMA presidentjust thought Id mention overriding principle i interested parties have input team selection program development through district committee representa tive chairman program parti cipants have opportunity vote pro gram matters After Free Flight Committees estab lished themselves through special inter est groups followed CL Combat RC Soaring RC Aerobatics understand near future special interest organizations CL Aerobatics Scale may choose establish team selection committees hope conclusion after few years close association inner workings committees find whole concept highly workable beneficial FAI commu nity few rough spots because committees really still infancy go along learning im proving things get better year want extend very sincere thank FAI team selection committee mem bers chairmen task arduous rewards appreciation very small VP NOMINATIONS Under newly revised Bylaws implementation plan approved Execu tive Council year will see elections held Districts 2 4 6 8 10 NOW time write letter nomination districts candidate choice Remember NO ONE automatical ly nominated incumbent year ballot can list up three candidates office write-ins will allowed no runoff electionsa plural ity vote will elect vote Last year candidates running un opposed MUST good candidate district Dont let hap pen district Talking ProudTalking Progress FCC Drops RC Requirement AMA Frequency Committee Chairman Bob Aberle has advised effort eliminate rules essential administration Personal Radio Service FCC has dropped requirement RC modelers maintain copies Part 95 rules part station records Report & Order adopted April 14 1982 became effective May 6 1982 July 198291 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Stan Wennerstrom Mesa AZ writes February wrote AMA refund second membership purchased year As date no reply first week January paid 1982 membership Jan uary 30 entered sanctioned contest Buckeye AZ pay another membership field because first arrived second week February first membership card arrived No85878 next week wrote fora refund Thefourth week second AMA ticket No 44343 arrived Part fault first application used Earnest S sec ond used Stan Now beginning April magazines flooding Help alarmed Stan full powers AMA hierachy churning overtime Washington unscramble perplexing enigma will get immediate refund Mike Woodfolk said happens occa sionally folks should ever happen write Mike John Brown Santa Ana CA writes am interested model aviation AMA tory need 1966 thru 1981 fifteen year history book AMA Its good project resurrect agree John promised myself AMA Historian Im hamstrung other AMA projects can help Bill Zimmer AMA Associate VP Varna IL writes Cost sanitation system 1981 Nats $294100 World Championships RC Soaring $4567332 Nats planning meet ings $653896 Could costs cut area Are HQ staff salaries included Nats expenses What difference does make working Lincoln Washington Thanks keeping eye expenses Bill doesnt hurt stay public information Alan Phillips St Joseph MI asks have heard AMA spent less $4000 recent election runoff bulk rate 1 Oc letter times 80000 members comes $8000 plus paper answer Alan actually $8000 spent runoff neces sary because old Bylaws required MAJORITY vote win election Janu ary year Leader Members changed Bylaws now PLURALITY gets votes necessary win no expensive runoffs ever again Herk Stokely Virginia Beach VA writes AMA must find way develop OPEN ARMS policy non-members thousands RC sets sold country month yet impulse buyers get local fields find armed guards officials rules long arm Thus go mile down road crowd ed schoolyard try own could dangerous want AMA officials guys find way protect clubs get people come fly models us know problems now get work solve Yes Herk suggestions Vartges Papazian Westland Ml writes neglected return $625 credit voucher possession renewed 1982 dues wrote letter month ago received no reply hope way AMA treats members Vartges need send piece paper actual voucher AMA HQ Attn Mike Woodfolk AMA will mail back check lose paper voucher dont get money get back CONTEST DIRECTOR UPDATE recent Council meeting Toledo OH Contest Directorships discussed No positive action taken set up sys tem canceling CD licenses alternative passing periodical written test crucial action taken however means henceforth Contest Directors must keep AMA dues paid year year CD lets membership lapse year comes back later comes CD status presume status Leader Mem ber would preserved Im sure point nonetheless no CD lieneses out new application through district VP new test $20 fee So CD consider point President John Grigg appointed new CD Committee Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim Sears myself asked assignment Mr Grigg obliged necessary appoint new committee because gentle man started CD business resigned AMA Council around end January 1982 would like thank concerned Contest Directors over country have come forward written dis trict VPs AMA HQ sensitive issue vitally important keep up communicate Council members Academy continues grow size rapidly aspect CD flap has touched several knowledge able seasoned experienced Contest Direc tors have written difficult define put words CD officiating meet providing Academy Model Aeronautics contestants some thing cannot measured written test providing leadership accepting responsibility monitor run meet using God-given common sense life time experience handling getting along other imperfect people trying fair trying see everyone has good time treated courteously goes home happy None things can taught rule book written test As far notion Contest Director might right up-to-date latest rules draw attention CD Ive ever seen contests Ive attended since 1936 a/ways has AMA rule book pocket One-third one-fourth contestants FF contest have AMA rule book boxes back pockets point new AMA law comes up field competition resolved instantly AMA rule books coming out air CD al ways having last final say should really heavy stuff CD does cannot measured written test Shown above Birmingham RC Club Presi dent Dick Evans pretty wife Anna standing behind Dicks Carl Gold berg airplane something-or-other powered 05 15 Sunday flier lets Anna fly plane sometimes important family group father daughter friend Leelee Freeman kindergarten already keenly interested Radio Control model planes age five al ready telling father Jesse Freeman 92 Model Aviation believe As th no r u5 pruiiy ivususer wrna ing Novice Pennyplane record setting flight m Moffett Field N4M last March 11 Did Marnie learn Free Flight stuff herself Well probably did shown teaching grandfather Robert Meuser some fine points hobby has done fine job raising schooling Grumpy about aerodynamics because has since become Senior Editor National Free Flight Society Digest gallantly passing informa tion along others build fly also go what James Martin left keen RC flier competitor also Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Busy April started bang Toledo April 1 AMA Executive Council meeting also combined meeting AMA Fre quency Committee RC industry repre sentatives same day word came Washington FCC approved re leasing its long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM would offer SO new frequencies Radio Control model aircraft flying April 13 NPRM actually appeared calling 30-day public comment period before final FCC action proposal would taken AMA HQ copied mailed almost 3000 copies over country major effort get word out April 30 AMA Frequency Committee HQ staff members AMAs legal counsel RC industry representatives met again Washington area put together joint response support FCC pro posal effort aimed achieving what actively sought about five years RC frequencies gain relief growing interference problems permit expansion accommodate phenomenal growth RC has doubled AMAs membership past 10 years April 1982 significant month AMAs history topped FCC officially authorizes use new frequencies probably before end year dues money made possible Good Things Are Happening go about getting flying field have never have just lost have years circumstances differ course have never field chances new club perhaps under guid ance some folks have moved area want continue hobby case probably dont have much public image community means uphill climb get recognition What shortcuts can take hobby shop town does owner rate terms public relations kind guy does get involved What full-scale airplane groups exist town can go get some supportradio TV local newspaper avenues can explore best idea list right beginning flying site search Dont forget service clubs local youth groups opportunities will exist help model aviation program have just lost field odds good have flying region some time least have nucleus members some public exposure credit first thing to identify lost field hadwas re sult development land industry housing result complaint about noise unsafe behaviour simply property owner decided something else land such switch pasture another crop lost field result prob lem first thing to make stiffer field rules let membership know new rules will enforced whether apply mufflers overflying certain areas Remember also AMA Safety Code proscribes flying over pits spectator parking areas violate rule insurance can void Noise can difficult complaints handle because subjective matter open sym pathy police local courts can discount fact lawn mowers make much noisethey classed neces sary nuisance model airplanes spite above comments title says good things happening Let give some examples can am going mention names people involved Marietta GA Dan Dougherty runs Com plete Hobby Supply shop city has business long interest expanding volume giving folks Marietta got Control Line group started contacted AMAs Flying Site Department see what materials could made available him would support appeal City per mission fly public property Headquar ters quick respond provided Dan package public relations oriented documents used soften up local officials happy conclusion story Dans group Control Line enthusiasts has grown because success ful quest flying room Dan now going full steam ahead new effort get flying space Smyrna neighboring city group fliers planning help get Smyrna group its feet soon site permit granted Shows what person can makes up good plan executes Nice work Dan Milwaukee WI Faced loss flying site Aero Park because great increase number Ultralight planes using field Milwaukee Flying Elec trons started search area another flying site located area formerly owned Miller Brewing Company property donated Village Menomonee Falls WI nature preserve recreation area very much done use place Under guid ance Russell Knetzger done lot groundwork case Milwaukee County Flying Site now being used Rainbow Aeromodelers Society presenta tion developed appearance made before Village Board presenta tion took form questions answers making very straightforward non-fliers understand such items safety insurance protection Village After two appearances Club granted per mission use field Sibley IA Early 1981 Bob Godfredson called Sibley tell want ed get club going would like find flying site Later called again tell looked over situation appeared best place fly would local airport property getting some support couple hardnoses felt FAA would close down field model aviators allowed use AMA Headquarters keeps close touch Airspace Air Traffic Rules Division FAA know positively there no rules forbidding model acti vities airports As cases safety common sense necessary because it fly significantit what fly fly fly count Bob used information gave him after some meetings gained okay fly airport summer 1981 Bob group ran mall show get some added visibility new club Westminster MD nicest letters received year came Ray Miles Westminster Aero Modelers included several photographs new flying field Ray group exchanging let ters phone calls Headquarters long time easy understand joy letter expressed after ten years month effort got goahead use lovely piece land Spillway end Piney Run Park would take pages detail work club its members went through pursue flying opportunity sure get big effort intelligence ap proach perseverance courtesy coopera tion handled paperwork carefully completely met County people necessary convinced local officials support needed justified fine job fine bunch people Anderson CA really nice letter aerial photograph Anderson International Miniature Airport came Richard Beckman Secretary Shasta Flying Eagles have paved strip en larged later nice shade trees pit area discourage overflying people July 198293 See next month. FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident parked planes lovely barbecue pit picnic tables plenty parking hop ing get well drilled help irriga tion Richard told important aspects request city state would asking financial help project AMA site owner insurance important plus having club member real estate business accustomed working City Council great help club built positive public image through static dis plays shopping malls capped off display Shasta County Dis trict Faira very nice result planned ef fort congratulations club club has enjoyed some success let hear along some pictures field nice share experiences others because club just might able show way club searching field Let us Headquarters act clearing house valuable information thanks off Styles Synopsis continued page 90 F Bylaws Mathews distributed recom mended amendments Bylaws draft Standing Rules Standing Rules will discussed voted upon future meeting Bylaws Amendment rec ommendations approved 11 2 against 4 11 1 abstained EVP also agreed amendments will sent Leader Member vote until after summer Executive Council meeting 10 3 against NAA 11 4 1 abstained EVP G Noise Izzo reported next Council meeting Committee makeup long range plans would presented also noting opinion FAI Pattern must pass noise qualification Nats team finals proposed noise tests intro duced local meets qualify flying aid developing familiarity current requirements H Nats Procedures Foreman reported tentative April date set committee meeting DC Headquarters Also concerning 82 Nats Worth reported several concerns unexpected high cost Indoor site rental previously no charge AMA confirmation suitable FF site temporarily suspended due severe weather conditionsto decided Nats Execu tive Committee after spring inspection con troversy over RC transmitter frequency checking During discussion Indoor site cost problem moved John Byrne seconded 82 Indoor Nats held Lakehurst NJ motion drawn favor imposing thousand dollar ceiling amount cost obtaining Indoor flying site Lincoln cost exceeds $1000 Indoor Nats shall can celled motion passed 12 2 against EVP 10 subject frequency checking Nats noted though Nats Executive Committee decided eliminate activity should over ruled protect RC competitors After seeking opinions RC equipment manufacturers evening frequency meet ing supported Councils conclusion being given assurance loan spectrum analyzer Airtronics Council voted unanimously reinstate trans mitter checking Nats I Safety Mathews advised Don Lowe being approached chairmanship announcement would made next meeting J Special Interest Groups Brown distri buted Special Interest Group Recognition Program Document unanimously approved Recognition Committee program appointed President Ed McCollough Chairman Ed Izzo John Byrne K Bylaws Committee Member Election Voting produced tie broken President favor Jim Sears L CD Dues/Qualification study subject President appointed Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim McNeill Jim Sears M Sargent Petitions As follow up January 82 minutes Committee re ported follows 1 - implementation program would provide non-AMA members insured fly single non-AMA event scheduled AMA sanctioned competition duration specific competition payment one-time special insur ance fee. Following Committee recommendation President appointed Dave Brown Chair man Ed Izzo Hardy Brodersen Carl Maroney associate advise surance aspect 2 - schedule license classifica tions mittee recommended no actionseparate license classification /cate gories feasible time 3 t five year rules change cycle. Committee recommended no actionimpractical would detrimental new growing events 4 ---- least twelve month contest calendar published. Committee noted already implemented test basis 'Competition News section Model Aviation May issue IV Special Interest Groups Rights Privileges Brodersen asked should obligation imposed contest board members accept SIG inputs Pro con discussion revealed consensus special interest groups have valuable respected advisory role contest boards formal inputs should considered contest board member cannot expected compromise judgementcannot com pelled vote automatically favor such suggestions V Museum Curator Worth noted needed definition direction Council what AMA museum con cept shall decided museum advisory committee would appointed President after consultation Frank Ebling VI Surplus Trophies Frank Ehling directed provide list trophies available Council members VII PR Department Reorganization Worth presented new PR department budget revised HQ organizational diagram noted Larry Bolich left AMA replacement being actively sought VIII Standing Rules Mathews advised Standing Rules Bylaws would contain section Standing Committees does appear edited version Standing Rules draft distributed CouncilStanding Committees will treated separately IX Membership Sales Hobby Shops Action postponed until summer meet ing President asked Executive Direc tor redefine proposal incorporate ideas arising discussion single contest membership $10full VS temporary mem bership standard way determining insurance becomes effective X Special Membership Disabled Mathews advised mid-year would have proposal submit review Councileffectivity goal 1983 XI Business Advisors Committee Worth reported individual financial expertise complete five man commit tee volunteered Mr Dwayne Renken Worth noted met Mr Renken further discussions would held explore ideas money management XII Budget Review Balance Sheet Income Expense Statements year ending December 31 1981 reviewed AMAs Executive Director Comp troller answering questions giving expla nations requested projected deficit area FAI expenses detailedlargely due higher usual travel costs usual CL team Sweden other team travel Russia Romania Discussion closed no changes proposed 1982 budget XIII Youth/Beginners A McGinnis suggested district youth/beginner coordinator could posi tive step asked Council inputs subject B Bringing Model Airplanes Public Coordinated Program Proposal Larry Miles directed President distributed Council also Worths responding letter C Dr Sandy Franks proposal pilot seed project supply three month Model Aviation subscription junior high school libraries Fort Worth/Dallas high school libraries Forth Worth Dallas metropolitan area approved unani mously D The President instructed Geoff Styles memo entitled Adopt-A-School suggests ways whereby AMA clubs can get involved youth communities sent Council review IXV District Displays approved may returned Headquarters anytime repair replacement con tact person Headquarters concerning same Geoff Styles XV AMA Stationery Several Council members remarked usefulness three part note/letter forms asked HQ send supply Council members also noted list available forms should developed standard numbered catalog sent Council reference also better quality prestige letterhead should obtained XVI Indoor Records President ad vised Free Flight Contest Board just made determination Indoor records ceiling heights directed re suIts FF CB action turned over new Indoor Contest Board further consideration makeup new door Contest Board confirmed District appointed 2Merrick Andrews 3Walt VanGorder 4Don Srull 5Dr John Martin 6Chris Matsuno 7 Richard Doig 8Bud Tenny Chairman 9Stan Chilton 10Clarence Mather 11 Dave Hagen 94 Model Aviation XVII Primary RC Categories motion enable creation separate RC Contest Boards defining RC Aerobatics RC Soar ing RC Racing primary categories failed 7 against 3 23 114 abstained NAA 4710 also noted advisory boards concept used Control Line has yet used RC its full potential XVIII AAAA Indoor Meet Brodersen noted NFFS NIMAS jointly sponsoring 25 event three day Indoor meet West Baden June alternative lower ceiling site Nats substitute since dates chosen allow attendance both contests motion passed unanimously grant 4-A contest status meet XIX Executive Compensation Bill Bieda proposed key-man insurance program could provide extra retirement income expense AMA committee appointed review subject Bill Mathews Chairman Dave Brown Chuck Foreman XX Member Lists/Directories Worth ad vised trom time time subject has come up negative response Council pointed out publish complete club list magazine becomes public property send advertising members magazine Following discussion approved unani mously investigation implemented feasibility providing mailing service modeling industry use such list subject AMA approval pend ing Headquarters submission specific proposal approval Council XXI Use Blazers Patches mo tion limit use AMA blazers blazer patches Executive Council Head quarters staff members involved public transactions passed 13 1 against An amendment allow sale blazer patches AMAs cost authorized including AVPs through Vice-Presidents passed 12 2 against 7 10 XXII AMA Telephone Costs Worth re ported depth study made incoming outgoing telephone calls Headquarters showing concerted effort has reduced cost outgoing calls cost incoming calls remains high due ly collect calls Headquarters officers require operator assistance thus expensive direct dialing Also noted various studies made feasi bility installing WATS line concluding would cost effective motion Executive Director authorized vestigate cost independent study compare correlate cost coming WATS line possible savings costs reduced costs correspondence passed 9 3 against 3 ED EVP 2 ab stained 6 7 XXIII Free Flight Finals Site item begun last Council meeting Foreman expounded Free Flight finals site history obvious disproportionate votes West makes impos sible obtain different vote other what participants West desire After considerable discussion motion Council recommend next pro grams FAI Free Flight team selection finals held east Mississippi site suitable semi-finals will consid ered adequate finals passed 6 4 against 3 7 9 11 4 abstained 6 8 10 NAA XXIV National Election/VP Simultane ous running national district offices discussed Two motions attempted withdrawn person cannot hold existing office running another individual allowed aspire two simultaneous offices elected both resign lower office would filled current procedure decided topic would placed agenda next meeting XXV Optional Insurance Problems previous program discussed conclusion such program again authorized should given advance notice Model Aviation offset identification confusion President instructed Ex ecutive Director present Council approval future insurance solicitation pro gram showing exact details XXVI Magazine Policies answer McColloughs question concerning editorial policies President stated restric tions upon editor removed criteria existing moment injunction lose money hQwever say editor subject Council criticism motion Council go record recommending editor care taken selection cover material view fact magazine also intended promotion model avia tion schools youth passed 9 3 against 17 ED 2 abstained EVP 10 XXVII VP Allowances motion crease per diem allowance Council members $25 passed 8 3 against 2 5 10 3 abstained NAA 16 XXVIII Headquarters Policies Following some discussion expressing concern about telephone courtesy Executive Director advised employees instructed members treated politely respect basis customers fore assumed right controversy XXIX Alcohol/Drugs Contests After much discussion approved addition Rule Book Council give irrevocable authority Contest Director AMA sanctioned contest disqualify prevent flying competitor ability fly impaired CDs opinion use alcohol drugs 12 1 against 10 1 abstained 4 XXX Model Aviation Day President directed unused $600 authorized New York Citys Model Aviation Day 1981 carried over use same pro gram 1982 XXXI Awards Several motions awards duly moved seconded passed unani mously Superior Service two Distin guished Service Identification published after awards made XXXII Next Meeting Saturday June 26 DC passed 13 1 against 10 President also announced Nominat ing Committee meeting will held Nats August 4 900 pm Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presi dent area Complete commu nications linkwrite tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT cd Izzo District Vice-Prosideot 483 Fiske St Hoiliston MA 01746 Aenociate Vice-Prosidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Mud Street NashuaNI-i 03060 Don Krafft P0 8oo 182873 Horitoso Ln Doobury MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06850 two days prior Toledo Ohio RC Exposition attended second Council meeting Some major issues acted upon 1 The approval $70000 budget produce RCtrainingfilm two phases first cover construction installation equipment second flight training film giving rudiments neces sary helpful beginning modeler believe film will great boon RC phase hobby will first time attempt produce training film can utilized broadly modeling clubs hobby shops educational institutions etc 2 A vote taken approved people having CD licenses present time will able retain long continue membership through AMA received well written letter Earl Bud Gay expressing dissatis faction intent dropping CD licenses reissuing upon requalifica tion 3 After very extensive discussion voted approved recommend FF Contest Board next FF Champion ships held east VP Activities During last month attended two mall shows first being Auburn Mall presented Central Massachusetts RC Modelers David Hook President Mike Hoef fler Treasurer Albert Rano VicePresident club end Mall exhibition area continually showed two AMA films display helium filled controllable balloon impressed wide array models covering categories RC next mall show attended Bedford Mall Bedford NH models display down length mall also beautifully constructed finished Dlanes July 198295 Above ot three pictures took Mall Pictured Bob Brodeur Asso date Vice-President area donated bicycle raffled off Helen Sowa dressed clown passed out helium balloons children right Joe LaCourse President New Hampshire Flying Tigers club sponsored show next picture Louise wife manning AMA booth selling items Building Fund Louise continues whenever go club public function FAI new Pattern rules have aroused lot controversy have received numerous letters comments voicing objections First new pattern calls com plete turn-around pattern imposes quite burden primarily entirely different type airplane required plus developing new equipment costly time consum ing Also considered difficulty judg ing type pattern believe new method should found whereby FAI representative obtains better sampling attitudes prefer ences US fliers contact just very few leading US fliers before voting such drastic proposals has recommended incor porate present Masters Class Ex pert Class have separate class FAI alone must very careful tail doesnt wag dog have modelers US other parts world 96 Model Aviation District Activities Correction Southern New England RC Championships will held Waterford CT Airport JUNE 5 JUNE 6 Joe Giar dm0 CD has assured meet will conducted very excellent way has past very well run contest RC Prop Busters super job suring everyone good time meet Concord Aero Guidance Society New Hampshire sponsoring World War II Military Sport Scale Fly-In June 13 Giant /4 Scale Flyln July 11 August 29 having RC Sport Scale Fly-In both Flight Static events will held Hopkinton Dam New Hampshire information contact Barry Smith603/863-2480 evening April 20 pleas ure being program Cape Ann Radio Control Club Lynofield MA started question answer period pertaining AMA activities Follow ing gave presentation airplane flight trimming very active group show tell session monitored club President Fred Zealor New Jesey Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Amdete Vce-Premdesste Pete 8ianchini 260 S Broedwey Yonkers NY 10705 Prsnk Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piecatawey NJ 08854 Hank Likee 4 Cory Dr Tows Rite- NJ 08753 Adam Settier 50 Randl Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Welt Throne 208 Windeenere Rd Syrecae NY 13219 Second District Thoughts MAD 6in case wondering what about hasten translate inform refers forthcoming SIXTH MODEL AVIATION DAY IN NEW YORK say New York because WHERE will happen much NEW JERSEY NEW YORK happening Actually DISTRICT 2 spectacular lt central focal point Rockefeller Plaza gravitational destination tourists over world located upon stretch three blocks just above ice-skating rink world-re nowned statue Prometheus himself appears flight executing slowroll Note example following photo graph taken first MAD 1975 appears reaching Horace Hagens airborne chopper microphone seem awe-stricken personal negotiations J Dool Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Depart ment have paid off date year will Saturday August 14 next effort will consist securing Mayor Koch offi cial proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day New York obtained such proclamation five consecu tive years beginning 1975 chore successfully accomplished Jack Fraher continuing AMA member Riverdale area New York hope modelers within striking distance event will attend display airplane models Though contest accepted sense MAD exhibition prizes awarded after session eye-appeal criteria judging celebritytype non-modelers three block long assortment model aircraft numbering hundreds will feature outstanding rally always full coverage will given branches news media will no flying plenty activity will mark day noon until approxi mately 500 pm first MAD 1975 well over 100 modelers placed 250 model aircraft display won derful day enjoyed actual participants also estimated 10000 tourists other spectators thrilled what saw Having grown larger since inception affairs have always yielded AMA its membership fact us fly model airpalnes rich reward form nationwide international publicity favorable sortPR cannot bought dollars alone Members clubs compris ing Radio Control Association Greater New York Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York specializing Control Line working hard make years MAD biggest best ever Please help us participating further details contact Dick Brooks evenings 516/536-6253 started Back 1975 Rockefeller Center Public Relations Depart ment asked General Brooke Allen representing AMA affiliate National Aero nautic Association NAA unveiling bust Charles Lindbergh Rockefeller Center whether would possible stage aviation exhibition Rockefeller Plaza NAA passed question along its affiliate AMA turn contacted local VP assistance Recognizing value magnitude such opportunity lost no time soliciting aid said RCAGNY AMACGNY response immediate highly effective prestige event further enhanced thoughtful action Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Department headed Miss Rita Gallagher event did take place 1980 1981 consequence am always asked visit club contest going have another MAD So long last answer Saturday August 14 1982 planes unloading conveyances 48th Street entrance Rockefeller Plaza 1000 am order show may begin promptly noon Indoor Contest Board am pleased nounce Merrick Pete Andrews has appointed has accepted position Indoor Contest Board member representing AMA District II Pete re tired engineer resides 100 River Road tollowing picture shows Bob DiMeo Leo Buffinton Paul Duclose busy raffle desk received good response public FAI Rule Proposal A-il Bogota NJ 07603 started aero modeling 1928 resident Philadelphia PA since has engaged phases indoor outdoor flying Beginning 1950 Pete concentrated Indoor models holds national records set during years 1934 through 1980 hon ors include among others follow ing Indoor World Championship distinctions 1970Team Member 1972World Champion 1974Participant 1976Manager World Champion Team 1980Team Member World Champion Team wish Pete well newest modeling pursuit confident outstanding qualifications assignment Pete highly respected Indoor modelers everywhere Building Fund Substantial contributions have made new AMA home Reston VA Somers RC Club Somers NY Blue Angels Club New York City Some donations reported Hence am current day-to-day standing have feeling however still holding earlier rating second highest contributing district country Ill will come out first long run Film Project Committee As Chairman committee can report tht may ex pect sensational developments area Committee member Dave Brown has come up training film program expect will actually pay itself pro duce better fliers shorter time could ask anything Dave will probably detail column shall yield point except say following completion flight training film scheduled premiere Janu ary 1985 shall start work MY entry THE AMA AND YOU Newsletter Note pleased have listed receive copies two District 2 newsletters first entitled Dope Sheet issued Pine Barons Model Airplane Club located Vin centown NJ Speaking eloquently general value newsletters clubs agree Editor Joe Di Cara writes number area clubs have sent us newslet ters have asked exchange welcome has given some new ideas letter importantly learn lot good modeling ideas hear about events would otherwise miss letters brought meet ing read something good pre sented will reprint it' other welcome addition harvest newsletters called LIFTS NewsFlyer Guess what LIFTS abbreviation Give up stands Long Island Fly Together Society Cleverly appropriate dont think Bob Brassell Editor Another deucedly clever title appears top Ed Whittens New York Indoor Times Please add name mailing list may know what YOUR club doing thus position re port readers matters interest Lakehurst Air Show note just received AVP Hank Likes Toms River NJ reads follows Navy Air Engineering Center NAEC Lakehurst NJ presenting another Navy Air Show year 29-30 May Memorial Day weekend years show will feature Navys F-i 8 Hornet F-i 4 Tomcat Navy parachutists Blue Angels addition Oscar Boesch sailplane solo Flying Farmer French Connection Stearman 450 wing walker aerobatics champion Leo E Loudenslager will marvel us aerial skills demonstration Giant model aircraft will commence ii am Saturday Sunday Gates open 10 am both days Errata hasten correct Contest Calendar error appeared last column wit Meet scheduled weekend June 5 61982 being held Radio Control Club Rochester NY should have listed Fun Fly rather SCALE rally believe some confusion event held Rochester MN instead New York understand however AMA has informed error will cor rect time prevent disappointment Hold Press Club President John bister just phoned inform West chester Radio Aeromodeler Society WRAM has voted $1500 contribution AMA Building Fund Isnt wonderful What note end report LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaideeta Joe Elbe, 36980 Valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 NoniS Holgane OH 43527 baird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. PInladelphia PA 19107 Euge,e Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scotndale PA 15883 Toledo 82 annual pilgrimage Mecca ToledoMecca over year show usual well run well attended years Toledo Show hectic usual due meet ings Executive Council Thursday Friday Frequency Committee/industry meeting Thursday night NSRCA meet ing Saturday etc may have looking couldnt find apologize Council meeting quite contrast last very successful getting few ideas passed Particularly gratifying unani mous passage proposal make RC flight training film during 83-84 Now fore CL FF types get case let explain intention follow RC flight training film simi lar efforts dedicated CL FF using funds generated sale cassette copies RC film Production thiswill major effort expected about 90 minutes long intend take two years make would appreciate club has formalized flight training program would send information about reference purposes use finalizing out line film Probably biggest flap recent history AMA put rest Council voted allow CD maintain CD license indefinitely provided maintains continuous membership AMA alcohol/drug use contests once again brought up time resulted stitution rule gives CD irrevocable authority disqualify prevent flying contestant ability fly safely has impaired alcohol drugs believe reasonable approach Council certainly doesnt want appear encouraging use alcohol drugs contests Council feels outright ban would unpopular unreasonable unenforceable. personal ly believe problem either image safety problem greater local flying field sanctioned meets anyway time reverted back last meetings mold took another tack subject splitting up RC Contest Board again shot down flames crazy thing about subject looks majority Council wants change havent able come up way acceptable majority particularly area further proliferation Contest Boards Ill win yet FF team selection finals site selection another sticky problem presented Council Chuck Foreman District IV VP action similar governments affirmative action program Council voted 84 finals must held east Mississippi fact few acceptable sites event east Mississippi particularly maxes increase fly-offs will make trying find site interesting So east coast FFers will have beat bush find suitable site event agree present situation finals seeming al ways end up Taft CA good dont think Council made good move mandating east coast site would prefer revise site selection procedure way would eliminate imbalance votes west coast still leave site selection finalists John Byrne District II VP pushing installation incoming 800 toll free number AMA Headquartersas read last column expense incoming 800 number would terrifically high par ticularly considering likelihood increase personnel handle calls might buy installation outgoing Watts line reducing costs AMA Headquar ters although seriously doubt would cheaper current Americall system no way incoming line would anything additional expense After reading other VPs columns re cently apparent some districts having great results getting donations Building Fund District Ill results have disappointing Come guys gals sts note*j lets let other districts outrun us important project Pass hat club meet ings donate some money club treasury run raffle give proceeds Building Fund anything legal raise funds project Send donations directly AMA simply send note keep informed progress very worthwhile project needs support Come guys need bead Great news presented us Toledo meetingour NPRM Notice Pro posed Rule Making released FCC July 198297 goes well should have new fre quencies late fall action could milestone model aviation should ensure survival RC least next decade Get money Building Fund Delaware District Columbia land S North Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 807 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asocoata Vice-Pramdesss Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bob Chamoine 205 Tpron Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill HeIrs, 2000 Tyvoa Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Coart Falls Chsrch VA 22042 Charles spear 252 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Well looks like may have next FAI Free Flight Team Selection Finals east Mississippi 1984 last Council meeting made motion AMA Presi dent instruct FAI Site Selection Commit tee select site east Mississippi 1984 site has used semi-finals would acceptable finals site motion passed 6 4 against 4 abstentions districts voting against motion 3 7 9 11 ab stentions Districts 6 8 10 NAA thought Free Flight fans would like know VP voted particularly districts east Mississippi hope will help build some new enthusiasm program keepit dying East FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rule Making AMA RC Frequency Committee spon sored meeting April 1 Toledo concern ing status new RC frequencies meeting conducted Bob Aberle Com mittee Chairman attendance Com mittee members Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Dr Walter Good Bill Hershberger Fred Marks majority RC industry manu factures members model press special interest group representatives model car boat organizations AMA Executive Council almost perfect timing FCC voted very day release long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making good news set pace meeting follow Copies NPRM sent immedi ately via first class mail clubs full AMA charter clubs mailing list well editors special newsletter editors mailing list urged circulate NPRM copies club members North Carolina Flying Field Directory Vein Helms AVP North Carolina has sent letter chartered clubs North Carolina advising process preparing directory flying fields state convenience North Carolina modelers visit ing various parts state would appreciate assistance clubs send ing him map directions field person wish have contacted before flying done field aware circumstances may prevent visitor flying would still like have field listed members note map Members Only will make sure directory complies Please use 81A x 11 map brief description field hard find Send reply him quickly possible can have duplicated made avail able clubs free copy directory will sent participating clubs Send information map Vein W Helms 2000 TyvolaRoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scale World Championships Stead Airport Reno NV site 1982 World Radio Controlled Scale Avi ation Championships June 13 June 19 worlds best model builders fliers will assemble compete top honors expected 20 countries will represented District IV Fun Fly Are clubs District IV inter ested hosting District IV Fun Fly terested contact information flying fields facilities what would like see way district-wide fun fly Whats Happening District IV DCRC Bealeton Contest scheduled September 18-19 CD will Mike DeMuth Start making plans attend fine contest weekend outing Tn-County Annual Fun Fly will four fun fly meets held yearone hosted club fourth hosted clubs locations schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th HostValley RC HostStaunton RC Host Rivanna RC April-May May-June Aug-Sept Sept-Oct information contact clubs listed above Brainbusters Spring Free Flight Contest May 16 8 am S pm Petersburg VA Airport Route 460 Events OHLG 020 Replica Mulvihill Peanut Scale C02 Old Timer Gas RC Glider Norfolk Aeromodelers District IV Control Line Championships May 15-16 Petersburg VA information contact Abram Van Dover Tel 1-804-877-2830 Events Racing Precision Aerobatics Stunt Navy Carrier Meade Modelers clubs 11th annual Independence Day Model Air Show will held Ft Meades Range 3 Saturday July 3 11 am 5 pm As always registration parking free anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license welcome participate purpose show demonstrate public aspects hobby possible Although majority participants RC adequate time will allotted Control Line Free Flight Rocketry other facet hobby present Mid-Virginia RC Club June 5-6 Third Annual MVRC Spring Soar-In Variland Two Minute Precision 15 Minute Precision/Dur ation classes Expert Sportsman categories ESL Parameters $500 first event entered $200 additional event Ken Ruhf CD 732-3411 June 26-27 National Soaring Society Soar-In three rounds 15 Minute Precision Duration factored local national prizes must NSS member fly info call Ken Ruhf 732-3411 Thats monthsee flying field Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Puerto flits V Snoth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 13001 a79-O550 Asaincista Vlea-Preedwso John Gorday 115 Baybeny Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jacitoon 108 Thornle CItarlesron Heights SC 29405 Arthar Jonoson 932 Banyan Zeiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McOowell 6621 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micaliz2, SR 30866 Sos 1532 Fa1ardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Filth St Shariwar FL 32579 Harry-Sheraw P0 Boa 4506 Birrnnghem L35206 Tow Thacker 2390 Lawrencev,le Hwy. L Decatar CA 30003 Glen Sig Memorial Pattern Meet Jacksonville FL has potential becom ing significant contests district Fifty-two contestants entered includ ing Canada 52 four 14 year old junior members Patti Violett 14 took fourth place Novice banquet Synirday night 102 people enjoyed slide 98 Model Aviation nat s cneap transmitterirs box used drawing winning ticket radio Russ Schultz event director holding box Sig IAemorial first contest en tered Paul Hinds presentation Bill Walt Good showing progress Radio Control its first appearance Nats After over sponsors turned over $1700 Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund workhorses made possible Northeast Florida Model Flying Council Gateway RC Club Although unable attend John Grigg AMA President ably represented AMA meet Thanks efforts Rufus Carswell David Mills Ed Banke Thumb Print off ground newsletter Thermal Thumbers new club Free Flight ers Atlanta GA area addition hosting Free Flight contests promoting model aviation area schools club working promoting Indoor flying Indoor modeling predict will slowly grow popularity Recognizing fact Indoor unique AMA has created Indoor Contest Board John Martin Miami FL new Indoor Con test Board member District V Delta RC Club Greenville MS has just started its club newsletter Buck shot Bull flying Site old Green ville Airport Raceway Road Greenville should happen area want some flying County helped patch up some old runway 23 mem bers pretty good shape place fly next picture Harry Gibbs Timonsville SC model Weedhopper designed built flewall success fully Harry member Gooney Birds Flore,ce SC would like information about Weedhopper drop line Ill send Harry Harrys Weedhopper needed D size battery about 6 behind engine get balance just right last column club said oldest club district now Radio Aeromodelers Montgomery RAMS states two years may well largest club district now have 66 mem bers growing strong Two years now predict over 100 members Any club out want challenge size two years now Joe Gibson lost model swamp near Mobile Fred Fihe volunteered take up spotter search Cessna ground crew gathered model sighted Fred circled spot until foot sloggers found plane Helping another can sure make life pleasant Choppers coming same week got word two helicopter clubs forming district Huntsville RC Helicopter Club applying AMA charter six eight members dedi cated Drew Thigpen going after CD license club can have contest Jerry Collins Northeast Atlanta Helicopter Association also going after CD license new club can also have helicopter contest Dont forget safety dont forget AMA Building Fund Ive gotten several notices clubs have donated $100 Building Fund Id like get III jnes na ucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President Pa Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Assocae Vine-Presidents Lore, Ho,, 843 Hill nd Brook Osilecy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Beoford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Soc 243 Smithejlle MO 04089 Helen 0sen 820 Old Sonlsomme Uneersrny City MO 63132 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 61I zmmer Soc 72 Varna IL 61375 Well sit again trying come up something write about actually have lot write about picking out good things hard Oh well goes never claimed big time writer anyway month Executive Council met Toledo Show Well after meetings over got chance see Toledo Show first time Boy impressed saw things people got chance talk some District VI members hadnt seen awhile never met before really nice place just watch people got meet Loren Hoim AVP Quincy IL Loren very helpful day Council meeting Getting back show ever get chance see large trade show understand have good Chicago year trip Toledo has trip month far have planned go Mint Julep Scale Contest April 24 make contest year Mint Julep contest has grown quite affair past few years Id like enter Ive found cant enter talk mem bership same time Therefore leave flying other fliers Besides year will have spend some time AVPs Ken Kern Bruce Maloney Im sure can spend lot time talking about latest issues such latest creations Im sure Bob Underwood Scale man will too always like talk him about Scale scene way have pretty well set up AVPs clubs now correspond ing clubs hope small problem however have able get AVP northern Indiana surely could use one out would like volunteer pay pretty bad re wards pretty good clubs northern Indiana getting latest moment because cant expect AVPs take greater load already have want job contact immediately Speaking AVPs support group contact times throughout given month will get invitations attend club event just cant make Therefore suggest contact nearest AVP Besides AVP area up what going can probably help out Make use have up ears work flying lessons flying models building addi tion house However still have allowed enough time keep up AMA duties part duties really like reading news letters Please keep coming cases reading newsletters will contact will ever have club Its nice know what going district Well have talked enough really didnt have much talk about after sides told rather show pic tures month have some Last month mentioned went Flying Cardi nals Mall Show Florence KY Well kind enough send some pictures column Im sorry didnt send names captions doesnt matter Ill show anyway July 198299 LUIIIII5 aiiuas wun sneunu IS -4uvancu Glen Sig meet trailing banner made pretty neat entrance mall show area beautiful ship up front featured Darth Vader pilot flashing evesl Very strange Iowa igan esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Drodersen 0 i rc VII VICO-PIeEdenI P 0 Box 1104 Brrnrngham VI 4tl 2 Assistant Vice-President Tony Inaiiano 1655 Rexere Brookfield WI 53005 Associase Vice-Presidenno Jamnt Clark 4444 Woodniem NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Jon, C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th Sr Milmaalnnn WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St Oulath MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tangiemood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorseso Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ran Sears 1328 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Tarry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 column boring says stuff about Air Show Red Baron cares About same column accosted Toledo Big Stoops party Great column month Keep up good work Bob Roach did duty year ago AMA booth Detroit Expo Scottsdale AZ letter alarm over shooting down passing RC model shotgun air show Neither John Grigg nor understood gun shot blanks Phone calls back forth set straight So about column found dull Morgan flak other except ones didnt write during previous term office Amazing reads columns comments Martin Dilly liked Picasso quotation Martin Zealand proud make award presentation Len Roe Grand Rapids last Saturday three plus years Contest Coordinator RC Michigan Executive Council unanimously voted him AMAs Superior Service Award Len accepted congratula tions assembled company WMRAF Swap Meet launched discussion concern over alcohol drug question over air-worthiness some gag air show models such flying dog house lawn mower wheel barrow etc course Council has discus sing alcohol drug subject recent action authorize CD prohibit flying bar competition anyone impaired alcohol drugs See exact language minutes gives means control during sanctioned competition under Contest Directors responsibilities Otherwise means control enforce ment through club flying field rules just checking two clubs happen have rules newsletters have month has rule No 2 another has rule No 12 prohibiting alcohol flying field No mention drugs im pairment other hand Ted White VP District VIII Texas told us about club meets flying field drink beer fly apparently equal emphasis mans ambrosia another mans poison course thats point flying impaired alcohol drugs presents po tential danger others present have now provided remedy competition situation occasion official agent AMA present position authority clubs prerogative make its own field rules treat subject AMA Safety Code has its attendant diffi culties sense Council reluc tant attempt legislation beyond steps taken hear lot Ill go work realistic practical arbitrary categorical Surgeon Gen eral having problems withthe cigarette matter fathers admonition drafted went off war ave women alone Word Joe Svatora President East Wings Model Club Memphis MInow up 50 souls have opened up membership have membership drive nice flying field two miles north Mem phis meet Clintondale School Fraser cant mention Scale Scramble having July 24-25 against own policy East Wingsnice logo nice sound ing name Geez can hear Morgan now Northern Air Modelers have sent check $500 Vince Mankowski Building Fund requesting plaque read Aeromodeling Rewarding Endeav Bob Gero Sr AMA Life Member L46 NAM President Remember whole Gero family running Free Flight events 76 Springfield OH Nats Photo below shows model display line-up Fourth Annual Mall Show CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Lansing MI presented check Vince Toledo Friday morning Council still session Jim Malek CARDS President tells club doing some test work noise Wants know $39 Radio Shack noise meter adequate can tell us Any input may have noise matters should passed Ed Izzo District VP Ed chairs new AMA Noise Committee know am trouble because other clubs making substantial contribu tions Building Fund Hold off guys Well have recap its over lost train thought above other matter Len Roe addressed question able air-worthiness some kinds models odd-ball configurations lets call giant monster models flying underscaled servos linkages hinges structures Air-worthiness general ex amined AMAs definition model aircraft given Safety Code vier-thanair craft engine able carry human being No help industry avenue control probably self-regulating part Some less well concieved cottage industry kits dont know scratch-built model prob ably things could get out hand 100 Model Aviation oomu Ut aianes 81 SnOW LJY.ttJLJ IJLICI5 small Scale models Cox props really nice cheap tool em Air Modellers lshpeming MI presenting $100 check Kathy Leeuen Bay Cliff Health Camp Fourth Annual Mall Show Bay Cliff Camp crippled children Steve Thompson photo Enough now . Al Linder ot tne Vetrolt Aero Modelers pre sents clubs check $500 Build ing Fund Theyll have plaque permanently place new building Whats Grigg doing kid question real imagined need surveillance control Whos paying atten tion Cards letters Paul Smith Contest Coordinator UC FF Michigan Combat flier always combative has written thoughtful letter questioning whether AMA building plan good deal Some may have questions same kind Ill send copy Pauls letter Vince Mankowskis response anyone interested Send self-addressed envelope two ounces worth postage dont gct out fly pretty soon palaver nothing Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideot 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents EcO FriedI 5512 Sourhmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasxntnn TX 73064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NE Albocriunrqse NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prsirn TX 78080 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barnresvln OK 74003 Ed Shearer 2416 Danid Dr Menainin LA 70003 Went Council meeting Toledo since last writing has got biggest showing RC anywhere Everything airplanes boats cars etc met lot old friends over country Canada has some criticism having Council meetings large gatherings such trade shows etc feel im portant VPs visible acces sible public better Toledo some other show meeting talking people went Frequency Committee meeting Thursday night after Council meeting Sure wish could get enthusiastic about proposal Somehow calling 10 kc spread com mercial users operate up 400 watts clear channel exclusive use just doesnt sit well some excitement couple weeks ago Buddy Irwin called said Get video camera hurry over Lake Grapevine Im going lift some dinosaur tracks out canyon seems recent floods uncovered some 90 million year old hadrosaur tracks Haught Corporation volunteered helicopter remove deeply eroded wash Buddy hands tull crosswinds gusting 33 knots rocks weighing about 1/ ton However went well got some excel lent pictures hadrosaur tracks shook up scientific community because 30 ton dinosaur definitely land dweller should have whole area according textbooks under ocean 90 million years ago Oh well much science Some local newsthere will seaplane fun fly August 22 Contact Tom Blakeney 1-214-647-2841 details location Also Metroplex Fun Fly going again Well elections coming up Ill running again District VIII VP However no matter sure vote way modeler have getting representation want AMA Colorado as C Nebraska 0 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Disirici IX Vice-Presideni 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada CO 80005 AasociaO Vice-PreedwOs Robert 8a11 2822 S CotOman Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lao 3701 5 4411 Sr Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Maroern 429 Dogwood Grofoon ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 5163 Cloudas Sloon Falls SD 571 03 column material coming through thoughtfulness courtesy several great District IX modelers Minot ND comes following let ter Robert Moore Secretary/Treasurer Minot Aircraft Modeler Club Sounds group has already adopted ele mentary school Reading March 82 issue District Report noticed two articles involving com ments youth hats off club members Mr John Anderson John came up idea getting club involved Annual Winter Fest held Minot ND organizing Indoor AMA Cub meet fifth sixth graders using school event great success Forty Cubs given out everyone showed contest Model aircraft kits given top three longest flight times club very proud Mr Anderson way working promote model aviation types Since first year club has involved such activity unsure Cubs order Next year hope double order try get other clubs state involved Also have heard something about Seasons Flyers Patchif have information would like hear about Thank time Roberts question about District IX Season Flyer Patch leads well let ter Vince Gutschalk Editor Hanqar Talk newsletter Miniature Aero Sport sters Thornton-Northglen area Colorado Vince shares information regarding Season Patch program 'Would like take opportunity let know MAS have Season Flyer program full swing now going just great put charge program came conclusion best way keep track things get wallet-size cards made up MAS Season Flyer 19 Pilot Month DateWitnesS AUG SEP MAY JUN JUL Approved ASF Chairman OCT _____ _________________ NQV ______ ________________ DBC JAtJ FEB MAR APR July 1982 101 Brian Payton six year old Jonesboro AR Brian saved aluminum cans newspapers purchase Telemaster assisted building flying plane father Mike Payton enclosed have troops turn com pleted cards reason start August end July follows annual awards banquet month October have cards turned end July will give plenty time get patches ordered laid banquet time makes kinda nice reason designed cards wallet-size guys would likely have cards times thus readily available signed off witness Gene Carla Corson share follow ing report pictures Casper WY Casper Airmodelers Second Annual Model Show Sunrise Shopping Mall again year last weekend February over 60 airplanes also some boats cars trains show big success both Sunrise model club Some planes display stages completion gave people idea built two Pitts two jets Sopwith Pup gliders Control Lines others best display member club Marshall Earnshaw showing people repair Nosen J-3 Cub wrecked couple dsvc htfnre rho, AMA display brochures along posters pictures showing flying field some planes action CAP Civil Air Patrol hand run concession stand provide refresh ments participants crowd always doing club turn helps raise money chapter Sunrise merchants helped draw people show big sales ad vertising campaign radio local paper included model show main attractions merchants said best days since Christmas Other news Casperthis may right borderline timing Casper Airmodelers will holding Second An nual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In over Memorial Day weekend May 29-30 Lots prizes super flying site formation contact Bob Ball 2622 South Coffman Casper WY 82601 phone 307 265-5056 Dale Joan Alyea Pueblo CO sent picture below following presenta non Award Excellence earlier year Good news regarding long awaited frequencies granted AMA RCers FCC looks like will available end year Look information item other areas issue past MA issues Good work thanks AMA Frequency Committee Also good news regarding Building Fund reported approximately $1 20000 needed $1 60000 transi tion costs reached first April Toledo Show Look up date Headquarters Also keep associate vice-presidents state busy re ceiving personal club donations patches other available items can receive tax deductible donations will tually collectors items Building Fund drive has completed Associate Vice-President Dick Crowley will sharing total column cover issue August District IX tunate have AVPs have out working AMA Stay con tact with communications hope able recognize newsletter editors have mail ing lists columns news letters excellent source information whats happening District IX appreciate having arrive month Thanks dedicated folks give hours time month share whats happening through club news letters appreciated Arizona torta ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreui District X Vice-President 30757 Rae itnOlolS Rchn Palos Verdes CA B0274 Associate Vica-Presidasts Tony Capobanco 616 Laloma Ate Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 eob Reynolds RI 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ate Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chain Vista CA 92011 Last month mentioned attending San Francisco Vultures annual awards banquet After column sent maga zine received $25 check Building Fund Thanks lot fellows donation also received check San Fer nando Valley RC Flyers Building Fund Its $100 Thanks guys havent club twist arms came across once got chance catch breath function attended month house party new contest coordinators house Harry Apoian invited about 20 couples house dinner general good time asked bring great AMA Indoor film did shown guests well received Everyone said maker Dick Hardcastle really feel subject Well might flies Indoor some real heavyweights guest list Carl Goldberg Irwin Ohisson Sal Taibi Ed Slobod name few great time end month saw leaving rare midweek Council meeting Most held weekends minimize time away work cost three days vacation leave Wednesday Thursday Friday meeting meeting held Toledo prior famous trade show received report new building loan progress Its final stages ground breaking should May next film project will two part film spread over two years building RC trainer flying course cant learn fly film can show no-no etc Yes therell segment repairing also two part film will also put video cassette will sold project will under Dave Browns super vision will put together Jay Gerber also nixed idea removing CD status idle CDs Once CD always CD UNLESS let membership lapse must reapply credentials During meeting received word FCC approved first step request 100 additional frequencies would issue Notice Proposed Rulemaking luck frequencies will avail able years end Special interest group criteria recog nition established meeting group can obtain copy contacting HQ rule book printers should have received yours long before read ing John Worth come up proposal limited contest license fee $10 suggested would allow non-member enter sanctioned meet details need 102 Model Aviation Sky Corral RC Club n January LRI Travis McGin nis rict IX Vice-President Lew Quigiey Lity Pueblo Parks Recreation Department Morris Shanstrom Sky Corral RC Club President Sam Pisciotta auctioneer auction yearly event worked out Im Certain itll good contest though Write have suggestions itll next agenda Well meeting end June Wash ington DC youve got time lot discussion went fact FAI Free Flight team finals selection has West Coast too long motion recommend team finals selection committee find East Coast site 1984 trials passed abstained voting such motion obvious reasons nominated Lee Polansky Distin guished Service Award 10 years work Contest Board passed unanimously nominated Suzi Stream Superior Service Award work AMA booth trade shows also has spent countless hours Pattern tabulator Nats other Pattern meets years too passed unanimously Dont forget order AMA tabletop display next mall show Its sent no cost want show up club drop line promise talk too long asking Building Fund donation Thermals alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed MeCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainocao vic-Presidenu Al Caine, 1607 Soon Sim Pocarello 1083201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 E Viotosbung So Spokane WA 99208 Gick Wickline P0 Box 623 Kiamash Fail OR 97601 Chic Young 29020 tsr Ave Pederai Way WA 98003 Don ZIpoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 will read elsewhere issue FCC has released Notice Proposed Rule Making frequencies given good news began Executive Council meeting day before Toledo Show opened topic What does AMA us anyway comes up Academy now coming us 50 new airplane frequencies shared anyone wasnt FCC fairy delivered other AMA Frequency Committee chaired Bob Aberle did owe members committee great deal work did hard took great chunks personal timeall donatedthat could have used earning living being fain lies Less obvious equally important work done HQ staff Carl Maroney staff deserve hear modelers work above beyond call duty appreciated us now have new Contest Board Indoor models Contest Board mem ber District Xl Daven Hagen Dave dedicated Indoor flier competitor well-known very active Indoor circles ready input about Indoor matters address 19957 5 Redland Road Oregon City OR 97045 Speaking Contest boards now new rules cycle have rules changes get written up submitted contest board member may changes members both RC UC Boards very near future may want send proposals Ill pass Mark envelope contains rules change proposal indicate whether RC UC Word NorWesters Annual will August 1415 conflict Strat-O-Bats meet Strat-O-Bats FAI tune-up has resched uled August 1 Also hear year Misery Meet good weather change Rainier Prairie put up helicopters doing maneuvers down-wind side field Fortunately got cleared upat least particular situation anyone out with Army really need someone can help get Harts Lake site approved use 37 contestants Misery Meet 10 Canada seven Oregon rest locals noted several models lost worst story Tom Cashmans two fly-a-ways motor-bike fell third just recovered sympathies Tom UC circuit will BladderGrabber Kent June 27 may event Kent July 11-12 sure will summer meet Eugene August 15 dont forget Septem ber 11-12 will Washington State UC Championships Sometime October will Stuntathon 82 version heard may Fireball Event flown during Stuntathon get yours built bring along Portland Ill leave descriptions Toledo others want say chance meet John Van Hassel Now John edits Helena Flying Tigers newsletter pleasure meet him discuss things going Big Sky country As remember area should ex cellent places float-plane flying John said knew couple Perhaps someday could get float-plane Circuit established Barnstormers held Building Con test March 27-28 OMSI Portland 21 planes exhibited just used up space allotted quality entries excellent some unique entries Dave Tozer scratch builds designs own stuff entered DH-5 Ray Hess Osprey 2 completely scratch Both first class models Larry Wilson took Best Show P-51Da very nice job April 10-1 1 Corvallis Expo held 61 entries year lots lots very nice airplanes look Some people have exhibited past missed since always have great models show show several models modelers exhibited past showed promise planes out should brought shows everyone can enjoy Larry Wilson repeated Barnstormers win P-Si D got Public Choice Best Show Dick Smith enters models crash took Contestants Best Show very nice P47 Although weather wasnt exactly good Sunday Fun Fly won Len Ledson Klamath Falls entire contest result efforts people several clubs well worth effort attend Since photographer didnt attend Cor vallis Im sure will have photos get will include later column Coming up July 3-4 Haystack 82 Madras Perhaps Dick Tichenor Irwin Ohis son Joe Bridi will show up Dick told working Also July Barnstromers will host annual Bi-Plane Contest Delta Park Portland year date moved 25th July attempt find better weather can get Reno 13th through 19th June World Scale Champs unlikely will have contest caliber area near future thing Scale go Reno some pictures Puyallup Expo Unfortunately dont have info concerning planes they obviously very nice models Pictures Bob Baich July 1982 103 U oy rIIIn MUIIIM LU OVIC meeting Puvallup Expo mcvi vein Ahlberg right Roger Misterek crowd swao meet lovely Stinson JUNIO Box FLIGHTN/ ED WHITTE 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 S Helping Others Thats what about /ping others month have three stories such help ungsters older newcomers need assistance too pro jected statistics advise us near future population older retired indi viduals ndidates aeromodeling will outnumber youngsters Also pictures depict assistance being given Control Line Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Radio Control beginners also need help especially areas aerodynamics craftsmanship first picture shows newcomer HARRY CULVER first model well-conconstructed Easy B made Micro-X kit recommend help BAMA member JOHN ZAIC Harry Junior Trinity School Manhattan lodged Easy B light disc 105 foot high Columbia University Low Library Rotunda Fortunately RON WILLIAMS able balloon down Quite heart pumper ones first day flying Later Harry posted best time 358 Hell back larger improved propeller break four minute mark pleasant outdoor scene photo right above taken retreat center Cascade Mountains BAMA member ROALD TWEET member English Department Augustine College Rock Island IL faculty teaches kids make fly airplanes Roald writes Like other modelers teach modeling continue get frustrated manufactur ers beautifullypictured unflyable kits have probably turned kids off modeling other single source has begun change past few years still kids meet have never seen model fly well Thats dont get hobby would like see magazine turn out some simple fun plans teachers could use time time would benefit anything else picture shows Professor Tweet awarding ribbons beginners AMA Cubs recom mend such groups move fast possible other kits instance Jascos Flash X-1 8 now two-column photo show ing part BEN SASNETTs California group - lets quote Bens letter Just short note let know Ive constant reader column Im still working Juniors Control Line Enclosed shot about half current active members LA VERNE HEIGHTS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meet two three times weekly fly Saturdays hold monthly AMA sanctioned Control Line con test Prevalent designs Phase Phase II' planes powered Cox Black Widows have lot fun Thanks due parent volunteers JOAN KYLE BEN MATHISON really help kids out NORRIE LEVENTHAL helps contest JIM PETERSEN has come through prizes discounts HOBBY BENCH Glendora kids shown fifth grade have first third sixth several seventh graders too Beginning Aero Modelers Association BAl4A gathering together good group helpful modelers need par ticipation too An annual membership period -it takes publish 10 issues BAMA s newsletter Star Skippers costs $10 cover part expenses mem bership lists helpful modeler willing answer discretion questions individual modelers groups trying get started Send membership checks made out order Ed Whitten/BAMA address above Thanks - inners young old whether Control Line Free Flight Radio Control oriented * * * * Keep building - keep flying trying See next month 104 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT put out monthly newsletter too Keep up good work kids Sean Gillette Rusty Kimbrough David Harmon William Kyle Middle row Rolfe Timmons Haruhi Ross Mark Mathison Bottom Doug Hill Scott Panzarella Sergio Hererrathe La Verne Heights Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
The following summarizes actions spring AMA Executive Council meeting Toledo OH copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headq uarters available approximately July 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting June 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 attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA I Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Paul Crowley Chairman Free Flight Team Selection Committee Dwayne Ren ken financial consultant guest Hardy Brodersen Present Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements a Results two-part ballot Presi dent Council changing previously agreed upon location date Spring Council meetingi 2 voted 5 no 7 yesneed ed 2/3 majority change failed second part ballot concerning three-year term officers conversion plan passedi 2 yes 1 no b Agenda items proposing Council meeting agenda items should accompany items brief descriptions topics possible include intended motions cut-off date acceptance Council meeting agenda subjects shall six weeks prior meeting Items proposed after time may accepted agenda topics discussion will allowed brought vote c Information item letter AMAs legal counselor clarifying Article II Section 4 AMA Bylaws dealing quorums Council meetings referred Bylaws Committee study possible amend ment Bylaws I Previous Minutes passed unani mously approve January 30 1982 Council meeting minutes amended pre vious mail inputs Council members II Executive VP Report Chief Financial Officer Jim McNeill summarized three part report dated April 1 1982 distributed Council members regarding AMAs interest bearing investments intercom munication between AMA Headquarters departments personal observations con clusions about AMAs Supply Service department During discussion suggestion reinvestments made day-to-day basis maximize returns wat advised Executive Director seek input Business Advisors Committee area intercommunication noted HQ executive staff has regular meetings minutes proceed ings will sent Council Ill Committee Reports A Scholarships Brodersen gave brief interim report stating detailed loan program report should ready presenta tion summer meeting B Frequencies Worth announced awaiting word same day outcome FCC Commission meeting Washington DC would determine future AMAs petition spectrum relief 72 76 MHz band Worth also nounced would evening meet ing AMAs Frequency Committee modeling industry manufacturers stating Council invited attend Subsequently became known FCC voted re lease NPRM C Building Fund Worth advised three four executors Howard McEntee Fund approved transference Building Fundawaiting word fourth person also hobby industry will present AMA check excess $40000 Toledo Show Worth also reported Vince Mankowski final stages negotiation legal financial people connected building project ground breaking expected occur sometime May Meanwhile raffle project will conducted since attorney ad vises such activity illegal D Films Chairman Byrne reported stat ing two Committee meetings held new two year film project developed produce RC Building Flight Training Film approved unanimously proceed E Contest Director Qualification Sears reported accumulating information opinions subject CD rating found no significant opposition questionnaire aspiring CDs must pass much opposition losing CD status inac tivity motion continue CD rating policy provided membership continuous CD status will removed membership lapses passed unanimously continued page 94 90 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 K opsis- Executive Council Meeting 4/1-2 MI oieuo MIM peciai ervces LIrector uari Maroney distributed releases concerning FCCs action provide RC frequencies displayed two 900 MHz ex perimental sets AMA has purchased tests determine suitability such equip ment future RC operations 900 MHz program aimed 1990s good example AMAs efforts look toward future providing current RC frequency needs rPidtP Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockort NY 14094 FRIENDS& ENEMIES have fortunate make friends President AMA have certain ly alienated few weI1 Such nature position Now pen carefully poised shall assuredly become popular following statements about recently published letter own VPs columns happened last year over Labor Day weekend crowd spectators esti mated between 4000 8000 AMA show teams during part its demon stration allowed challenged young lady audience fire shotgun model aircraft passing flight missed thank God result kind lunacy could devastating wait Could whole thing part act young lady really part group shotgun loaded blanks Sure could part act gun loaded powder aircraft equipped make smoke hit ground fire pub lished letter makes no such indication impression left audience whole heck lot less image worked long acquire publics eye act should have perpetrated leaves questioning intelligence level involved should done own AMA show teams suggests show teams rate beginning feel above need follow AMA safety code normal rational behavior Make no mistake would sooner see show team program disbanded allow single perso4ial injury due unsafe practices Actions such foregoing can result sayin Physician heal thyself suggestsShow teams clean up act THE REST OF VA OK far half upset Now Ill get rest ya commercial pilot sits inside aircraft able feel movement aircraft FAA regulations require con sume alcoholic beverages eight 12 hours before flies constantly reminded media occasionally police must drive auto after drinking alcoholic beverages must some modelers insist can fly equally well two beers can NOT likely Dont misjudge memy drink bourbon rocks surely enjoy cooling rum tonic blazing hot day Buffalo NOT flying field unless am finished flying day So AMA ban intoxicating beverages flying fields ENFORCEMENT can say else has drinking want tell buddy cant fly because think has drinking Would As Contest Director have courage stop contestant flying consuming alco holic beverages better think about subject think hard about before friends becomes victim perpetrator accident due impaired abilities Better yet lay magazine aside write letter VP knows feelings NOW FAI ordinary member AMA thought fairly knowledgeeble about FAIafter read magazine took said month year after year became Vice-President began slowly realize somewhat deficient area Council meeting agenda items concerning FAI found myself asking lot questions didnt take long became quite knowledgeable over again became President found myself suddenly total immersion situa tion needing advanced crash course FAI immediately enmeshed high level international FAI affairs well domestic FAI issues Its very large intricate subject much history could go length describing very knowledgeable have become column have chosen singular theme FAI Team Selec tion Committees least decade ago because ongoing controversies centered around method o developing world championship team selec tion programs Executive Council discussing ways means demo cratic process wotild enable volvement decision making special interest groups diminishing need Headquarters directives necessity exercised world cham pionships team selection cycle time differences opinion concerning single VS multiple team finals meets preliminary qualification require ments practically programs constant state confusion criticism committee concept has gone through several years metamorphosis before attaining its present format came being Actually 1976/77 saw inception modern-day team selection committees first two being Outdoor Indoor Free Flight basic document under FAI team selection committees operate entitled FAI Program Management Line Authority first published Model Aviation January 1977 page 60 take trouble read will note very basicreally frame within committee allowed much flexibility flexibility factor seen vital ensure accommodation special needs category instance team selection programs have qualification stages same fee structure same method selecting team manager ever under guidelines committee has same basic responsibility deliver program format acceptable AMA president qualified program partic pants other requirements share example di rectly responsible AMA presidentjust thought Id mention overriding principle i interested parties have input team selection program development through district committee representa tive chairman program parti cipants have opportunity vote pro gram matters After Free Flight Committees estab lished themselves through special inter est groups followed CL Combat RC Soaring RC Aerobatics understand near future special interest organizations CL Aerobatics Scale may choose establish team selection committees hope conclusion after few years close association inner workings committees find whole concept highly workable beneficial FAI commu nity few rough spots because committees really still infancy go along learning im proving things get better year want extend very sincere thank FAI team selection committee mem bers chairmen task arduous rewards appreciation very small VP NOMINATIONS Under newly revised Bylaws implementation plan approved Execu tive Council year will see elections held Districts 2 4 6 8 10 NOW time write letter nomination districts candidate choice Remember NO ONE automatical ly nominated incumbent year ballot can list up three candidates office write-ins will allowed no runoff electionsa plural ity vote will elect vote Last year candidates running un opposed MUST good candidate district Dont let hap pen district Talking ProudTalking Progress FCC Drops RC Requirement AMA Frequency Committee Chairman Bob Aberle has advised effort eliminate rules essential administration Personal Radio Service FCC has dropped requirement RC modelers maintain copies Part 95 rules part station records Report & Order adopted April 14 1982 became effective May 6 1982 July 198291 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Stan Wennerstrom Mesa AZ writes February wrote AMA refund second membership purchased year As date no reply first week January paid 1982 membership Jan uary 30 entered sanctioned contest Buckeye AZ pay another membership field because first arrived second week February first membership card arrived No85878 next week wrote fora refund Thefourth week second AMA ticket No 44343 arrived Part fault first application used Earnest S sec ond used Stan Now beginning April magazines flooding Help alarmed Stan full powers AMA hierachy churning overtime Washington unscramble perplexing enigma will get immediate refund Mike Woodfolk said happens occa sionally folks should ever happen write Mike John Brown Santa Ana CA writes am interested model aviation AMA tory need 1966 thru 1981 fifteen year history book AMA Its good project resurrect agree John promised myself AMA Historian Im hamstrung other AMA projects can help Bill Zimmer AMA Associate VP Varna IL writes Cost sanitation system 1981 Nats $294100 World Championships RC Soaring $4567332 Nats planning meet ings $653896 Could costs cut area Are HQ staff salaries included Nats expenses What difference does make working Lincoln Washington Thanks keeping eye expenses Bill doesnt hurt stay public information Alan Phillips St Joseph MI asks have heard AMA spent less $4000 recent election runoff bulk rate 1 Oc letter times 80000 members comes $8000 plus paper answer Alan actually $8000 spent runoff neces sary because old Bylaws required MAJORITY vote win election Janu ary year Leader Members changed Bylaws now PLURALITY gets votes necessary win no expensive runoffs ever again Herk Stokely Virginia Beach VA writes AMA must find way develop OPEN ARMS policy non-members thousands RC sets sold country month yet impulse buyers get local fields find armed guards officials rules long arm Thus go mile down road crowd ed schoolyard try own could dangerous want AMA officials guys find way protect clubs get people come fly models us know problems now get work solve Yes Herk suggestions Vartges Papazian Westland Ml writes neglected return $625 credit voucher possession renewed 1982 dues wrote letter month ago received no reply hope way AMA treats members Vartges need send piece paper actual voucher AMA HQ Attn Mike Woodfolk AMA will mail back check lose paper voucher dont get money get back CONTEST DIRECTOR UPDATE recent Council meeting Toledo OH Contest Directorships discussed No positive action taken set up sys tem canceling CD licenses alternative passing periodical written test crucial action taken however means henceforth Contest Directors must keep AMA dues paid year year CD lets membership lapse year comes back later comes CD status presume status Leader Mem ber would preserved Im sure point nonetheless no CD lieneses out new application through district VP new test $20 fee So CD consider point President John Grigg appointed new CD Committee Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim Sears myself asked assignment Mr Grigg obliged necessary appoint new committee because gentle man started CD business resigned AMA Council around end January 1982 would like thank concerned Contest Directors over country have come forward written dis trict VPs AMA HQ sensitive issue vitally important keep up communicate Council members Academy continues grow size rapidly aspect CD flap has touched several knowledge able seasoned experienced Contest Direc tors have written difficult define put words CD officiating meet providing Academy Model Aeronautics contestants some thing cannot measured written test providing leadership accepting responsibility monitor run meet using God-given common sense life time experience handling getting along other imperfect people trying fair trying see everyone has good time treated courteously goes home happy None things can taught rule book written test As far notion Contest Director might right up-to-date latest rules draw attention CD Ive ever seen contests Ive attended since 1936 a/ways has AMA rule book pocket One-third one-fourth contestants FF contest have AMA rule book boxes back pockets point new AMA law comes up field competition resolved instantly AMA rule books coming out air CD al ways having last final say should really heavy stuff CD does cannot measured written test Shown above Birmingham RC Club Presi dent Dick Evans pretty wife Anna standing behind Dicks Carl Gold berg airplane something-or-other powered 05 15 Sunday flier lets Anna fly plane sometimes important family group father daughter friend Leelee Freeman kindergarten already keenly interested Radio Control model planes age five al ready telling father Jesse Freeman 92 Model Aviation believe As th no r u5 pruiiy ivususer wrna ing Novice Pennyplane record setting flight m Moffett Field N4M last March 11 Did Marnie learn Free Flight stuff herself Well probably did shown teaching grandfather Robert Meuser some fine points hobby has done fine job raising schooling Grumpy about aerodynamics because has since become Senior Editor National Free Flight Society Digest gallantly passing informa tion along others build fly also go what James Martin left keen RC flier competitor also Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Busy April started bang Toledo April 1 AMA Executive Council meeting also combined meeting AMA Fre quency Committee RC industry repre sentatives same day word came Washington FCC approved re leasing its long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM would offer SO new frequencies Radio Control model aircraft flying April 13 NPRM actually appeared calling 30-day public comment period before final FCC action proposal would taken AMA HQ copied mailed almost 3000 copies over country major effort get word out April 30 AMA Frequency Committee HQ staff members AMAs legal counsel RC industry representatives met again Washington area put together joint response support FCC pro posal effort aimed achieving what actively sought about five years RC frequencies gain relief growing interference problems permit expansion accommodate phenomenal growth RC has doubled AMAs membership past 10 years April 1982 significant month AMAs history topped FCC officially authorizes use new frequencies probably before end year dues money made possible Good Things Are Happening go about getting flying field have never have just lost have years circumstances differ course have never field chances new club perhaps under guid ance some folks have moved area want continue hobby case probably dont have much public image community means uphill climb get recognition What shortcuts can take hobby shop town does owner rate terms public relations kind guy does get involved What full-scale airplane groups exist town can go get some supportradio TV local newspaper avenues can explore best idea list right beginning flying site search Dont forget service clubs local youth groups opportunities will exist help model aviation program have just lost field odds good have flying region some time least have nucleus members some public exposure credit first thing to identify lost field hadwas re sult development land industry housing result complaint about noise unsafe behaviour simply property owner decided something else land such switch pasture another crop lost field result prob lem first thing to make stiffer field rules let membership know new rules will enforced whether apply mufflers overflying certain areas Remember also AMA Safety Code proscribes flying over pits spectator parking areas violate rule insurance can void Noise can difficult complaints handle because subjective matter open sym pathy police local courts can discount fact lawn mowers make much noisethey classed neces sary nuisance model airplanes spite above comments title says good things happening Let give some examples can am going mention names people involved Marietta GA Dan Dougherty runs Com plete Hobby Supply shop city has business long interest expanding volume giving folks Marietta got Control Line group started contacted AMAs Flying Site Department see what materials could made available him would support appeal City per mission fly public property Headquar ters quick respond provided Dan package public relations oriented documents used soften up local officials happy conclusion story Dans group Control Line enthusiasts has grown because success ful quest flying room Dan now going full steam ahead new effort get flying space Smyrna neighboring city group fliers planning help get Smyrna group its feet soon site permit granted Shows what person can makes up good plan executes Nice work Dan Milwaukee WI Faced loss flying site Aero Park because great increase number Ultralight planes using field Milwaukee Flying Elec trons started search area another flying site located area formerly owned Miller Brewing Company property donated Village Menomonee Falls WI nature preserve recreation area very much done use place Under guid ance Russell Knetzger done lot groundwork case Milwaukee County Flying Site now being used Rainbow Aeromodelers Society presenta tion developed appearance made before Village Board presenta tion took form questions answers making very straightforward non-fliers understand such items safety insurance protection Village After two appearances Club granted per mission use field Sibley IA Early 1981 Bob Godfredson called Sibley tell want ed get club going would like find flying site Later called again tell looked over situation appeared best place fly would local airport property getting some support couple hardnoses felt FAA would close down field model aviators allowed use AMA Headquarters keeps close touch Airspace Air Traffic Rules Division FAA know positively there no rules forbidding model acti vities airports As cases safety common sense necessary because it fly significantit what fly fly fly count Bob used information gave him after some meetings gained okay fly airport summer 1981 Bob group ran mall show get some added visibility new club Westminster MD nicest letters received year came Ray Miles Westminster Aero Modelers included several photographs new flying field Ray group exchanging let ters phone calls Headquarters long time easy understand joy letter expressed after ten years month effort got goahead use lovely piece land Spillway end Piney Run Park would take pages detail work club its members went through pursue flying opportunity sure get big effort intelligence ap proach perseverance courtesy coopera tion handled paperwork carefully completely met County people necessary convinced local officials support needed justified fine job fine bunch people Anderson CA really nice letter aerial photograph Anderson International Miniature Airport came Richard Beckman Secretary Shasta Flying Eagles have paved strip en larged later nice shade trees pit area discourage overflying people July 198293 See next month. FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident parked planes lovely barbecue pit picnic tables plenty parking hop ing get well drilled help irriga tion Richard told important aspects request city state would asking financial help project AMA site owner insurance important plus having club member real estate business accustomed working City Council great help club built positive public image through static dis plays shopping malls capped off display Shasta County Dis trict Faira very nice result planned ef fort congratulations club club has enjoyed some success let hear along some pictures field nice share experiences others because club just might able show way club searching field Let us Headquarters act clearing house valuable information thanks off Styles Synopsis continued page 90 F Bylaws Mathews distributed recom mended amendments Bylaws draft Standing Rules Standing Rules will discussed voted upon future meeting Bylaws Amendment rec ommendations approved 11 2 against 4 11 1 abstained EVP also agreed amendments will sent Leader Member vote until after summer Executive Council meeting 10 3 against NAA 11 4 1 abstained EVP G Noise Izzo reported next Council meeting Committee makeup long range plans would presented also noting opinion FAI Pattern must pass noise qualification Nats team finals proposed noise tests intro duced local meets qualify flying aid developing familiarity current requirements H Nats Procedures Foreman reported tentative April date set committee meeting DC Headquarters Also concerning 82 Nats Worth reported several concerns unexpected high cost Indoor site rental previously no charge AMA confirmation suitable FF site temporarily suspended due severe weather conditionsto decided Nats Execu tive Committee after spring inspection con troversy over RC transmitter frequency checking During discussion Indoor site cost problem moved John Byrne seconded 82 Indoor Nats held Lakehurst NJ motion drawn favor imposing thousand dollar ceiling amount cost obtaining Indoor flying site Lincoln cost exceeds $1000 Indoor Nats shall can celled motion passed 12 2 against EVP 10 subject frequency checking Nats noted though Nats Executive Committee decided eliminate activity should over ruled protect RC competitors After seeking opinions RC equipment manufacturers evening frequency meet ing supported Councils conclusion being given assurance loan spectrum analyzer Airtronics Council voted unanimously reinstate trans mitter checking Nats I Safety Mathews advised Don Lowe being approached chairmanship announcement would made next meeting J Special Interest Groups Brown distri buted Special Interest Group Recognition Program Document unanimously approved Recognition Committee program appointed President Ed McCollough Chairman Ed Izzo John Byrne K Bylaws Committee Member Election Voting produced tie broken President favor Jim Sears L CD Dues/Qualification study subject President appointed Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim McNeill Jim Sears M Sargent Petitions As follow up January 82 minutes Committee re ported follows 1 - implementation program would provide non-AMA members insured fly single non-AMA event scheduled AMA sanctioned competition duration specific competition payment one-time special insur ance fee. Following Committee recommendation President appointed Dave Brown Chair man Ed Izzo Hardy Brodersen Carl Maroney associate advise surance aspect 2 - schedule license classifica tions mittee recommended no actionseparate license classification /cate gories feasible time 3 t five year rules change cycle. Committee recommended no actionimpractical would detrimental new growing events 4 ---- least twelve month contest calendar published. Committee noted already implemented test basis 'Competition News section Model Aviation May issue IV Special Interest Groups Rights Privileges Brodersen asked should obligation imposed contest board members accept SIG inputs Pro con discussion revealed consensus special interest groups have valuable respected advisory role contest boards formal inputs should considered contest board member cannot expected compromise judgementcannot com pelled vote automatically favor such suggestions V Museum Curator Worth noted needed definition direction Council what AMA museum con cept shall decided museum advisory committee would appointed President after consultation Frank Ebling VI Surplus Trophies Frank Ehling directed provide list trophies available Council members VII PR Department Reorganization Worth presented new PR department budget revised HQ organizational diagram noted Larry Bolich left AMA replacement being actively sought VIII Standing Rules Mathews advised Standing Rules Bylaws would contain section Standing Committees does appear edited version Standing Rules draft distributed CouncilStanding Committees will treated separately IX Membership Sales Hobby Shops Action postponed until summer meet ing President asked Executive Direc tor redefine proposal incorporate ideas arising discussion single contest membership $10full VS temporary mem bership standard way determining insurance becomes effective X Special Membership Disabled Mathews advised mid-year would have proposal submit review Councileffectivity goal 1983 XI Business Advisors Committee Worth reported individual financial expertise complete five man commit tee volunteered Mr Dwayne Renken Worth noted met Mr Renken further discussions would held explore ideas money management XII Budget Review Balance Sheet Income Expense Statements year ending December 31 1981 reviewed AMAs Executive Director Comp troller answering questions giving expla nations requested projected deficit area FAI expenses detailedlargely due higher usual travel costs usual CL team Sweden other team travel Russia Romania Discussion closed no changes proposed 1982 budget XIII Youth/Beginners A McGinnis suggested district youth/beginner coordinator could posi tive step asked Council inputs subject B Bringing Model Airplanes Public Coordinated Program Proposal Larry Miles directed President distributed Council also Worths responding letter C Dr Sandy Franks proposal pilot seed project supply three month Model Aviation subscription junior high school libraries Fort Worth/Dallas high school libraries Forth Worth Dallas metropolitan area approved unani mously D The President instructed Geoff Styles memo entitled Adopt-A-School suggests ways whereby AMA clubs can get involved youth communities sent Council review IXV District Displays approved may returned Headquarters anytime repair replacement con tact person Headquarters concerning same Geoff Styles XV AMA Stationery Several Council members remarked usefulness three part note/letter forms asked HQ send supply Council members also noted list available forms should developed standard numbered catalog sent Council reference also better quality prestige letterhead should obtained XVI Indoor Records President ad vised Free Flight Contest Board just made determination Indoor records ceiling heights directed re suIts FF CB action turned over new Indoor Contest Board further consideration makeup new door Contest Board confirmed District appointed 2Merrick Andrews 3Walt VanGorder 4Don Srull 5Dr John Martin 6Chris Matsuno 7 Richard Doig 8Bud Tenny Chairman 9Stan Chilton 10Clarence Mather 11 Dave Hagen 94 Model Aviation XVII Primary RC Categories motion enable creation separate RC Contest Boards defining RC Aerobatics RC Soar ing RC Racing primary categories failed 7 against 3 23 114 abstained NAA 4710 also noted advisory boards concept used Control Line has yet used RC its full potential XVIII AAAA Indoor Meet Brodersen noted NFFS NIMAS jointly sponsoring 25 event three day Indoor meet West Baden June alternative lower ceiling site Nats substitute since dates chosen allow attendance both contests motion passed unanimously grant 4-A contest status meet XIX Executive Compensation Bill Bieda proposed key-man insurance program could provide extra retirement income expense AMA committee appointed review subject Bill Mathews Chairman Dave Brown Chuck Foreman XX Member Lists/Directories Worth ad vised trom time time subject has come up negative response Council pointed out publish complete club list magazine becomes public property send advertising members magazine Following discussion approved unani mously investigation implemented feasibility providing mailing service modeling industry use such list subject AMA approval pend ing Headquarters submission specific proposal approval Council XXI Use Blazers Patches mo tion limit use AMA blazers blazer patches Executive Council Head quarters staff members involved public transactions passed 13 1 against An amendment allow sale blazer patches AMAs cost authorized including AVPs through Vice-Presidents passed 12 2 against 7 10 XXII AMA Telephone Costs Worth re ported depth study made incoming outgoing telephone calls Headquarters showing concerted effort has reduced cost outgoing calls cost incoming calls remains high due ly collect calls Headquarters officers require operator assistance thus expensive direct dialing Also noted various studies made feasi bility installing WATS line concluding would cost effective motion Executive Director authorized vestigate cost independent study compare correlate cost coming WATS line possible savings costs reduced costs correspondence passed 9 3 against 3 ED EVP 2 ab stained 6 7 XXIII Free Flight Finals Site item begun last Council meeting Foreman expounded Free Flight finals site history obvious disproportionate votes West makes impos sible obtain different vote other what participants West desire After considerable discussion motion Council recommend next pro grams FAI Free Flight team selection finals held east Mississippi site suitable semi-finals will consid ered adequate finals passed 6 4 against 3 7 9 11 4 abstained 6 8 10 NAA XXIV National Election/VP Simultane ous running national district offices discussed Two motions attempted withdrawn person cannot hold existing office running another individual allowed aspire two simultaneous offices elected both resign lower office would filled current procedure decided topic would placed agenda next meeting XXV Optional Insurance Problems previous program discussed conclusion such program again authorized should given advance notice Model Aviation offset identification confusion President instructed Ex ecutive Director present Council approval future insurance solicitation pro gram showing exact details XXVI Magazine Policies answer McColloughs question concerning editorial policies President stated restric tions upon editor removed criteria existing moment injunction lose money hQwever say editor subject Council criticism motion Council go record recommending editor care taken selection cover material view fact magazine also intended promotion model avia tion schools youth passed 9 3 against 17 ED 2 abstained EVP 10 XXVII VP Allowances motion crease per diem allowance Council members $25 passed 8 3 against 2 5 10 3 abstained NAA 16 XXVIII Headquarters Policies Following some discussion expressing concern about telephone courtesy Executive Director advised employees instructed members treated politely respect basis customers fore assumed right controversy XXIX Alcohol/Drugs Contests After much discussion approved addition Rule Book Council give irrevocable authority Contest Director AMA sanctioned contest disqualify prevent flying competitor ability fly impaired CDs opinion use alcohol drugs 12 1 against 10 1 abstained 4 XXX Model Aviation Day President directed unused $600 authorized New York Citys Model Aviation Day 1981 carried over use same pro gram 1982 XXXI Awards Several motions awards duly moved seconded passed unani mously Superior Service two Distin guished Service Identification published after awards made XXXII Next Meeting Saturday June 26 DC passed 13 1 against 10 President also announced Nominat ing Committee meeting will held Nats August 4 900 pm Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presi dent area Complete commu nications linkwrite tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT cd Izzo District Vice-Prosideot 483 Fiske St Hoiliston MA 01746 Aenociate Vice-Prosidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Mud Street NashuaNI-i 03060 Don Krafft P0 8oo 182873 Horitoso Ln Doobury MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06850 two days prior Toledo Ohio RC Exposition attended second Council meeting Some major issues acted upon 1 The approval $70000 budget produce RCtrainingfilm two phases first cover construction installation equipment second flight training film giving rudiments neces sary helpful beginning modeler believe film will great boon RC phase hobby will first time attempt produce training film can utilized broadly modeling clubs hobby shops educational institutions etc 2 A vote taken approved people having CD licenses present time will able retain long continue membership through AMA received well written letter Earl Bud Gay expressing dissatis faction intent dropping CD licenses reissuing upon requalifica tion 3 After very extensive discussion voted approved recommend FF Contest Board next FF Champion ships held east VP Activities During last month attended two mall shows first being Auburn Mall presented Central Massachusetts RC Modelers David Hook President Mike Hoef fler Treasurer Albert Rano VicePresident club end Mall exhibition area continually showed two AMA films display helium filled controllable balloon impressed wide array models covering categories RC next mall show attended Bedford Mall Bedford NH models display down length mall also beautifully constructed finished Dlanes July 198295 Above ot three pictures took Mall Pictured Bob Brodeur Asso date Vice-President area donated bicycle raffled off Helen Sowa dressed clown passed out helium balloons children right Joe LaCourse President New Hampshire Flying Tigers club sponsored show next picture Louise wife manning AMA booth selling items Building Fund Louise continues whenever go club public function FAI new Pattern rules have aroused lot controversy have received numerous letters comments voicing objections First new pattern calls com plete turn-around pattern imposes quite burden primarily entirely different type airplane required plus developing new equipment costly time consum ing Also considered difficulty judg ing type pattern believe new method should found whereby FAI representative obtains better sampling attitudes prefer ences US fliers contact just very few leading US fliers before voting such drastic proposals has recommended incor porate present Masters Class Ex pert Class have separate class FAI alone must very careful tail doesnt wag dog have modelers US other parts world 96 Model Aviation District Activities Correction Southern New England RC Championships will held Waterford CT Airport JUNE 5 JUNE 6 Joe Giar dm0 CD has assured meet will conducted very excellent way has past very well run contest RC Prop Busters super job suring everyone good time meet Concord Aero Guidance Society New Hampshire sponsoring World War II Military Sport Scale Fly-In June 13 Giant /4 Scale Flyln July 11 August 29 having RC Sport Scale Fly-In both Flight Static events will held Hopkinton Dam New Hampshire information contact Barry Smith603/863-2480 evening April 20 pleas ure being program Cape Ann Radio Control Club Lynofield MA started question answer period pertaining AMA activities Follow ing gave presentation airplane flight trimming very active group show tell session monitored club President Fred Zealor New Jesey Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Amdete Vce-Premdesste Pete 8ianchini 260 S Broedwey Yonkers NY 10705 Prsnk Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piecatawey NJ 08854 Hank Likee 4 Cory Dr Tows Rite- NJ 08753 Adam Settier 50 Randl Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Welt Throne 208 Windeenere Rd Syrecae NY 13219 Second District Thoughts MAD 6in case wondering what about hasten translate inform refers forthcoming SIXTH MODEL AVIATION DAY IN NEW YORK say New York because WHERE will happen much NEW JERSEY NEW YORK happening Actually DISTRICT 2 spectacular lt central focal point Rockefeller Plaza gravitational destination tourists over world located upon stretch three blocks just above ice-skating rink world-re nowned statue Prometheus himself appears flight executing slowroll Note example following photo graph taken first MAD 1975 appears reaching Horace Hagens airborne chopper microphone seem awe-stricken personal negotiations J Dool Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Depart ment have paid off date year will Saturday August 14 next effort will consist securing Mayor Koch offi cial proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day New York obtained such proclamation five consecu tive years beginning 1975 chore successfully accomplished Jack Fraher continuing AMA member Riverdale area New York hope modelers within striking distance event will attend display airplane models Though contest accepted sense MAD exhibition prizes awarded after session eye-appeal criteria judging celebritytype non-modelers three block long assortment model aircraft numbering hundreds will feature outstanding rally always full coverage will given branches news media will no flying plenty activity will mark day noon until approxi mately 500 pm first MAD 1975 well over 100 modelers placed 250 model aircraft display won derful day enjoyed actual participants also estimated 10000 tourists other spectators thrilled what saw Having grown larger since inception affairs have always yielded AMA its membership fact us fly model airpalnes rich reward form nationwide international publicity favorable sortPR cannot bought dollars alone Members clubs compris ing Radio Control Association Greater New York Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York specializing Control Line working hard make years MAD biggest best ever Please help us participating further details contact Dick Brooks evenings 516/536-6253 started Back 1975 Rockefeller Center Public Relations Depart ment asked General Brooke Allen representing AMA affiliate National Aero nautic Association NAA unveiling bust Charles Lindbergh Rockefeller Center whether would possible stage aviation exhibition Rockefeller Plaza NAA passed question along its affiliate AMA turn contacted local VP assistance Recognizing value magnitude such opportunity lost no time soliciting aid said RCAGNY AMACGNY response immediate highly effective prestige event further enhanced thoughtful action Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Department headed Miss Rita Gallagher event did take place 1980 1981 consequence am always asked visit club contest going have another MAD So long last answer Saturday August 14 1982 planes unloading conveyances 48th Street entrance Rockefeller Plaza 1000 am order show may begin promptly noon Indoor Contest Board am pleased nounce Merrick Pete Andrews has appointed has accepted position Indoor Contest Board member representing AMA District II Pete re tired engineer resides 100 River Road tollowing picture shows Bob DiMeo Leo Buffinton Paul Duclose busy raffle desk received good response public FAI Rule Proposal A-il Bogota NJ 07603 started aero modeling 1928 resident Philadelphia PA since has engaged phases indoor outdoor flying Beginning 1950 Pete concentrated Indoor models holds national records set during years 1934 through 1980 hon ors include among others follow ing Indoor World Championship distinctions 1970Team Member 1972World Champion 1974Participant 1976Manager World Champion Team 1980Team Member World Champion Team wish Pete well newest modeling pursuit confident outstanding qualifications assignment Pete highly respected Indoor modelers everywhere Building Fund Substantial contributions have made new AMA home Reston VA Somers RC Club Somers NY Blue Angels Club New York City Some donations reported Hence am current day-to-day standing have feeling however still holding earlier rating second highest contributing district country Ill will come out first long run Film Project Committee As Chairman committee can report tht may ex pect sensational developments area Committee member Dave Brown has come up training film program expect will actually pay itself pro duce better fliers shorter time could ask anything Dave will probably detail column shall yield point except say following completion flight training film scheduled premiere Janu ary 1985 shall start work MY entry THE AMA AND YOU Newsletter Note pleased have listed receive copies two District 2 newsletters first entitled Dope Sheet issued Pine Barons Model Airplane Club located Vin centown NJ Speaking eloquently general value newsletters clubs agree Editor Joe Di Cara writes number area clubs have sent us newslet ters have asked exchange welcome has given some new ideas letter importantly learn lot good modeling ideas hear about events would otherwise miss letters brought meet ing read something good pre sented will reprint it' other welcome addition harvest newsletters called LIFTS NewsFlyer Guess what LIFTS abbreviation Give up stands Long Island Fly Together Society Cleverly appropriate dont think Bob Brassell Editor Another deucedly clever title appears top Ed Whittens New York Indoor Times Please add name mailing list may know what YOUR club doing thus position re port readers matters interest Lakehurst Air Show note just received AVP Hank Likes Toms River NJ reads follows Navy Air Engineering Center NAEC Lakehurst NJ presenting another Navy Air Show year 29-30 May Memorial Day weekend years show will feature Navys F-i 8 Hornet F-i 4 Tomcat Navy parachutists Blue Angels addition Oscar Boesch sailplane solo Flying Farmer French Connection Stearman 450 wing walker aerobatics champion Leo E Loudenslager will marvel us aerial skills demonstration Giant model aircraft will commence ii am Saturday Sunday Gates open 10 am both days Errata hasten correct Contest Calendar error appeared last column wit Meet scheduled weekend June 5 61982 being held Radio Control Club Rochester NY should have listed Fun Fly rather SCALE rally believe some confusion event held Rochester MN instead New York understand however AMA has informed error will cor rect time prevent disappointment Hold Press Club President John bister just phoned inform West chester Radio Aeromodeler Society WRAM has voted $1500 contribution AMA Building Fund Isnt wonderful What note end report LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaideeta Joe Elbe, 36980 Valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 NoniS Holgane OH 43527 baird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. PInladelphia PA 19107 Euge,e Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scotndale PA 15883 Toledo 82 annual pilgrimage Mecca ToledoMecca over year show usual well run well attended years Toledo Show hectic usual due meet ings Executive Council Thursday Friday Frequency Committee/industry meeting Thursday night NSRCA meet ing Saturday etc may have looking couldnt find apologize Council meeting quite contrast last very successful getting few ideas passed Particularly gratifying unani mous passage proposal make RC flight training film during 83-84 Now fore CL FF types get case let explain intention follow RC flight training film simi lar efforts dedicated CL FF using funds generated sale cassette copies RC film Production thiswill major effort expected about 90 minutes long intend take two years make would appreciate club has formalized flight training program would send information about reference purposes use finalizing out line film Probably biggest flap recent history AMA put rest Council voted allow CD maintain CD license indefinitely provided maintains continuous membership AMA alcohol/drug use contests once again brought up time resulted stitution rule gives CD irrevocable authority disqualify prevent flying contestant ability fly safely has impaired alcohol drugs believe reasonable approach Council certainly doesnt want appear encouraging use alcohol drugs contests Council feels outright ban would unpopular unreasonable unenforceable. personal ly believe problem either image safety problem greater local flying field sanctioned meets anyway time reverted back last meetings mold took another tack subject splitting up RC Contest Board again shot down flames crazy thing about subject looks majority Council wants change havent able come up way acceptable majority particularly area further proliferation Contest Boards Ill win yet FF team selection finals site selection another sticky problem presented Council Chuck Foreman District IV VP action similar governments affirmative action program Council voted 84 finals must held east Mississippi fact few acceptable sites event east Mississippi particularly maxes increase fly-offs will make trying find site interesting So east coast FFers will have beat bush find suitable site event agree present situation finals seeming al ways end up Taft CA good dont think Council made good move mandating east coast site would prefer revise site selection procedure way would eliminate imbalance votes west coast still leave site selection finalists John Byrne District II VP pushing installation incoming 800 toll free number AMA Headquartersas read last column expense incoming 800 number would terrifically high par ticularly considering likelihood increase personnel handle calls might buy installation outgoing Watts line reducing costs AMA Headquar ters although seriously doubt would cheaper current Americall system no way incoming line would anything additional expense After reading other VPs columns re cently apparent some districts having great results getting donations Building Fund District Ill results have disappointing Come guys gals sts note*j lets let other districts outrun us important project Pass hat club meet ings donate some money club treasury run raffle give proceeds Building Fund anything legal raise funds project Send donations directly AMA simply send note keep informed progress very worthwhile project needs support Come guys need bead Great news presented us Toledo meetingour NPRM Notice Pro posed Rule Making released FCC July 198297 goes well should have new fre quencies late fall action could milestone model aviation should ensure survival RC least next decade Get money Building Fund Delaware District Columbia land S North Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 807 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asocoata Vice-Pramdesss Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bob Chamoine 205 Tpron Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill HeIrs, 2000 Tyvoa Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Coart Falls Chsrch VA 22042 Charles spear 252 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Well looks like may have next FAI Free Flight Team Selection Finals east Mississippi 1984 last Council meeting made motion AMA Presi dent instruct FAI Site Selection Commit tee select site east Mississippi 1984 site has used semi-finals would acceptable finals site motion passed 6 4 against 4 abstentions districts voting against motion 3 7 9 11 ab stentions Districts 6 8 10 NAA thought Free Flight fans would like know VP voted particularly districts east Mississippi hope will help build some new enthusiasm program keepit dying East FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rule Making AMA RC Frequency Committee spon sored meeting April 1 Toledo concern ing status new RC frequencies meeting conducted Bob Aberle Com mittee Chairman attendance Com mittee members Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Dr Walter Good Bill Hershberger Fred Marks majority RC industry manu factures members model press special interest group representatives model car boat organizations AMA Executive Council almost perfect timing FCC voted very day release long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making good news set pace meeting follow Copies NPRM sent immedi ately via first class mail clubs full AMA charter clubs mailing list well editors special newsletter editors mailing list urged circulate NPRM copies club members North Carolina Flying Field Directory Vein Helms AVP North Carolina has sent letter chartered clubs North Carolina advising process preparing directory flying fields state convenience North Carolina modelers visit ing various parts state would appreciate assistance clubs send ing him map directions field person wish have contacted before flying done field aware circumstances may prevent visitor flying would still like have field listed members note map Members Only will make sure directory complies Please use 81A x 11 map brief description field hard find Send reply him quickly possible can have duplicated made avail able clubs free copy directory will sent participating clubs Send information map Vein W Helms 2000 TyvolaRoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scale World Championships Stead Airport Reno NV site 1982 World Radio Controlled Scale Avi ation Championships June 13 June 19 worlds best model builders fliers will assemble compete top honors expected 20 countries will represented District IV Fun Fly Are clubs District IV inter ested hosting District IV Fun Fly terested contact information flying fields facilities what would like see way district-wide fun fly Whats Happening District IV DCRC Bealeton Contest scheduled September 18-19 CD will Mike DeMuth Start making plans attend fine contest weekend outing Tn-County Annual Fun Fly will four fun fly meets held yearone hosted club fourth hosted clubs locations schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th HostValley RC HostStaunton RC Host Rivanna RC April-May May-June Aug-Sept Sept-Oct information contact clubs listed above Brainbusters Spring Free Flight Contest May 16 8 am S pm Petersburg VA Airport Route 460 Events OHLG 020 Replica Mulvihill Peanut Scale C02 Old Timer Gas RC Glider Norfolk Aeromodelers District IV Control Line Championships May 15-16 Petersburg VA information contact Abram Van Dover Tel 1-804-877-2830 Events Racing Precision Aerobatics Stunt Navy Carrier Meade Modelers clubs 11th annual Independence Day Model Air Show will held Ft Meades Range 3 Saturday July 3 11 am 5 pm As always registration parking free anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license welcome participate purpose show demonstrate public aspects hobby possible Although majority participants RC adequate time will allotted Control Line Free Flight Rocketry other facet hobby present Mid-Virginia RC Club June 5-6 Third Annual MVRC Spring Soar-In Variland Two Minute Precision 15 Minute Precision/Dur ation classes Expert Sportsman categories ESL Parameters $500 first event entered $200 additional event Ken Ruhf CD 732-3411 June 26-27 National Soaring Society Soar-In three rounds 15 Minute Precision Duration factored local national prizes must NSS member fly info call Ken Ruhf 732-3411 Thats monthsee flying field Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Puerto flits V Snoth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 13001 a79-O550 Asaincista Vlea-Preedwso John Gorday 115 Baybeny Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jacitoon 108 Thornle CItarlesron Heights SC 29405 Arthar Jonoson 932 Banyan Zeiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McOowell 6621 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micaliz2, SR 30866 Sos 1532 Fa1ardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Filth St Shariwar FL 32579 Harry-Sheraw P0 Boa 4506 Birrnnghem L35206 Tow Thacker 2390 Lawrencev,le Hwy. L Decatar CA 30003 Glen Sig Memorial Pattern Meet Jacksonville FL has potential becom ing significant contests district Fifty-two contestants entered includ ing Canada 52 four 14 year old junior members Patti Violett 14 took fourth place Novice banquet Synirday night 102 people enjoyed slide 98 Model Aviation nat s cneap transmitterirs box used drawing winning ticket radio Russ Schultz event director holding box Sig IAemorial first contest en tered Paul Hinds presentation Bill Walt Good showing progress Radio Control its first appearance Nats After over sponsors turned over $1700 Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund workhorses made possible Northeast Florida Model Flying Council Gateway RC Club Although unable attend John Grigg AMA President ably represented AMA meet Thanks efforts Rufus Carswell David Mills Ed Banke Thumb Print off ground newsletter Thermal Thumbers new club Free Flight ers Atlanta GA area addition hosting Free Flight contests promoting model aviation area schools club working promoting Indoor flying Indoor modeling predict will slowly grow popularity Recognizing fact Indoor unique AMA has created Indoor Contest Board John Martin Miami FL new Indoor Con test Board member District V Delta RC Club Greenville MS has just started its club newsletter Buck shot Bull flying Site old Green ville Airport Raceway Road Greenville should happen area want some flying County helped patch up some old runway 23 mem bers pretty good shape place fly next picture Harry Gibbs Timonsville SC model Weedhopper designed built flewall success fully Harry member Gooney Birds Flore,ce SC would like information about Weedhopper drop line Ill send Harry Harrys Weedhopper needed D size battery about 6 behind engine get balance just right last column club said oldest club district now Radio Aeromodelers Montgomery RAMS states two years may well largest club district now have 66 mem bers growing strong Two years now predict over 100 members Any club out want challenge size two years now Joe Gibson lost model swamp near Mobile Fred Fihe volunteered take up spotter search Cessna ground crew gathered model sighted Fred circled spot until foot sloggers found plane Helping another can sure make life pleasant Choppers coming same week got word two helicopter clubs forming district Huntsville RC Helicopter Club applying AMA charter six eight members dedi cated Drew Thigpen going after CD license club can have contest Jerry Collins Northeast Atlanta Helicopter Association also going after CD license new club can also have helicopter contest Dont forget safety dont forget AMA Building Fund Ive gotten several notices clubs have donated $100 Building Fund Id like get III jnes na ucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President Pa Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Assocae Vine-Presidents Lore, Ho,, 843 Hill nd Brook Osilecy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Beoford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Soc 243 Smithejlle MO 04089 Helen 0sen 820 Old Sonlsomme Uneersrny City MO 63132 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 61I zmmer Soc 72 Varna IL 61375 Well sit again trying come up something write about actually have lot write about picking out good things hard Oh well goes never claimed big time writer anyway month Executive Council met Toledo Show Well after meetings over got chance see Toledo Show first time Boy impressed saw things people got chance talk some District VI members hadnt seen awhile never met before really nice place just watch people got meet Loren Hoim AVP Quincy IL Loren very helpful day Council meeting Getting back show ever get chance see large trade show understand have good Chicago year trip Toledo has trip month far have planned go Mint Julep Scale Contest April 24 make contest year Mint Julep contest has grown quite affair past few years Id like enter Ive found cant enter talk mem bership same time Therefore leave flying other fliers Besides year will have spend some time AVPs Ken Kern Bruce Maloney Im sure can spend lot time talking about latest issues such latest creations Im sure Bob Underwood Scale man will too always like talk him about Scale scene way have pretty well set up AVPs clubs now correspond ing clubs hope small problem however have able get AVP northern Indiana surely could use one out would like volunteer pay pretty bad re wards pretty good clubs northern Indiana getting latest moment because cant expect AVPs take greater load already have want job contact immediately Speaking AVPs support group contact times throughout given month will get invitations attend club event just cant make Therefore suggest contact nearest AVP Besides AVP area up what going can probably help out Make use have up ears work flying lessons flying models building addi tion house However still have allowed enough time keep up AMA duties part duties really like reading news letters Please keep coming cases reading newsletters will contact will ever have club Its nice know what going district Well have talked enough really didnt have much talk about after sides told rather show pic tures month have some Last month mentioned went Flying Cardi nals Mall Show Florence KY Well kind enough send some pictures column Im sorry didnt send names captions doesnt matter Ill show anyway July 198299 LUIIIII5 aiiuas wun sneunu IS -4uvancu Glen Sig meet trailing banner made pretty neat entrance mall show area beautiful ship up front featured Darth Vader pilot flashing evesl Very strange Iowa igan esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Drodersen 0 i rc VII VICO-PIeEdenI P 0 Box 1104 Brrnrngham VI 4tl 2 Assistant Vice-President Tony Inaiiano 1655 Rexere Brookfield WI 53005 Associase Vice-Presidenno Jamnt Clark 4444 Woodniem NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Jon, C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th Sr Milmaalnnn WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St Oulath MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tangiemood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorseso Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ran Sears 1328 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Tarry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 column boring says stuff about Air Show Red Baron cares About same column accosted Toledo Big Stoops party Great column month Keep up good work Bob Roach did duty year ago AMA booth Detroit Expo Scottsdale AZ letter alarm over shooting down passing RC model shotgun air show Neither John Grigg nor understood gun shot blanks Phone calls back forth set straight So about column found dull Morgan flak other except ones didnt write during previous term office Amazing reads columns comments Martin Dilly liked Picasso quotation Martin Zealand proud make award presentation Len Roe Grand Rapids last Saturday three plus years Contest Coordinator RC Michigan Executive Council unanimously voted him AMAs Superior Service Award Len accepted congratula tions assembled company WMRAF Swap Meet launched discussion concern over alcohol drug question over air-worthiness some gag air show models such flying dog house lawn mower wheel barrow etc course Council has discus sing alcohol drug subject recent action authorize CD prohibit flying bar competition anyone impaired alcohol drugs See exact language minutes gives means control during sanctioned competition under Contest Directors responsibilities Otherwise means control enforce ment through club flying field rules just checking two clubs happen have rules newsletters have month has rule No 2 another has rule No 12 prohibiting alcohol flying field No mention drugs im pairment other hand Ted White VP District VIII Texas told us about club meets flying field drink beer fly apparently equal emphasis mans ambrosia another mans poison course thats point flying impaired alcohol drugs presents po tential danger others present have now provided remedy competition situation occasion official agent AMA present position authority clubs prerogative make its own field rules treat subject AMA Safety Code has its attendant diffi culties sense Council reluc tant attempt legislation beyond steps taken hear lot Ill go work realistic practical arbitrary categorical Surgeon Gen eral having problems withthe cigarette matter fathers admonition drafted went off war ave women alone Word Joe Svatora President East Wings Model Club Memphis MInow up 50 souls have opened up membership have membership drive nice flying field two miles north Mem phis meet Clintondale School Fraser cant mention Scale Scramble having July 24-25 against own policy East Wingsnice logo nice sound ing name Geez can hear Morgan now Northern Air Modelers have sent check $500 Vince Mankowski Building Fund requesting plaque read Aeromodeling Rewarding Endeav Bob Gero Sr AMA Life Member L46 NAM President Remember whole Gero family running Free Flight events 76 Springfield OH Nats Photo below shows model display line-up Fourth Annual Mall Show CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Lansing MI presented check Vince Toledo Friday morning Council still session Jim Malek CARDS President tells club doing some test work noise Wants know $39 Radio Shack noise meter adequate can tell us Any input may have noise matters should passed Ed Izzo District VP Ed chairs new AMA Noise Committee know am trouble because other clubs making substantial contribu tions Building Fund Hold off guys Well have recap its over lost train thought above other matter Len Roe addressed question able air-worthiness some kinds models odd-ball configurations lets call giant monster models flying underscaled servos linkages hinges structures Air-worthiness general ex amined AMAs definition model aircraft given Safety Code vier-thanair craft engine able carry human being No help industry avenue control probably self-regulating part Some less well concieved cottage industry kits dont know scratch-built model prob ably things could get out hand 100 Model Aviation oomu Ut aianes 81 SnOW LJY.ttJLJ IJLICI5 small Scale models Cox props really nice cheap tool em Air Modellers lshpeming MI presenting $100 check Kathy Leeuen Bay Cliff Health Camp Fourth Annual Mall Show Bay Cliff Camp crippled children Steve Thompson photo Enough now . Al Linder ot tne Vetrolt Aero Modelers pre sents clubs check $500 Build ing Fund Theyll have plaque permanently place new building Whats Grigg doing kid question real imagined need surveillance control Whos paying atten tion Cards letters Paul Smith Contest Coordinator UC FF Michigan Combat flier always combative has written thoughtful letter questioning whether AMA building plan good deal Some may have questions same kind Ill send copy Pauls letter Vince Mankowskis response anyone interested Send self-addressed envelope two ounces worth postage dont gct out fly pretty soon palaver nothing Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideot 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents EcO FriedI 5512 Sourhmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasxntnn TX 73064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NE Albocriunrqse NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prsirn TX 78080 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barnresvln OK 74003 Ed Shearer 2416 Danid Dr Menainin LA 70003 Went Council meeting Toledo since last writing has got biggest showing RC anywhere Everything airplanes boats cars etc met lot old friends over country Canada has some criticism having Council meetings large gatherings such trade shows etc feel im portant VPs visible acces sible public better Toledo some other show meeting talking people went Frequency Committee meeting Thursday night after Council meeting Sure wish could get enthusiastic about proposal Somehow calling 10 kc spread com mercial users operate up 400 watts clear channel exclusive use just doesnt sit well some excitement couple weeks ago Buddy Irwin called said Get video camera hurry over Lake Grapevine Im going lift some dinosaur tracks out canyon seems recent floods uncovered some 90 million year old hadrosaur tracks Haught Corporation volunteered helicopter remove deeply eroded wash Buddy hands tull crosswinds gusting 33 knots rocks weighing about 1/ ton However went well got some excel lent pictures hadrosaur tracks shook up scientific community because 30 ton dinosaur definitely land dweller should have whole area according textbooks under ocean 90 million years ago Oh well much science Some local newsthere will seaplane fun fly August 22 Contact Tom Blakeney 1-214-647-2841 details location Also Metroplex Fun Fly going again Well elections coming up Ill running again District VIII VP However no matter sure vote way modeler have getting representation want AMA Colorado as C Nebraska 0 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Disirici IX Vice-Presideni 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada CO 80005 AasociaO Vice-PreedwOs Robert 8a11 2822 S CotOman Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lao 3701 5 4411 Sr Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Maroern 429 Dogwood Grofoon ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 5163 Cloudas Sloon Falls SD 571 03 column material coming through thoughtfulness courtesy several great District IX modelers Minot ND comes following let ter Robert Moore Secretary/Treasurer Minot Aircraft Modeler Club Sounds group has already adopted ele mentary school Reading March 82 issue District Report noticed two articles involving com ments youth hats off club members Mr John Anderson John came up idea getting club involved Annual Winter Fest held Minot ND organizing Indoor AMA Cub meet fifth sixth graders using school event great success Forty Cubs given out everyone showed contest Model aircraft kits given top three longest flight times club very proud Mr Anderson way working promote model aviation types Since first year club has involved such activity unsure Cubs order Next year hope double order try get other clubs state involved Also have heard something about Seasons Flyers Patchif have information would like hear about Thank time Roberts question about District IX Season Flyer Patch leads well let ter Vince Gutschalk Editor Hanqar Talk newsletter Miniature Aero Sport sters Thornton-Northglen area Colorado Vince shares information regarding Season Patch program 'Would like take opportunity let know MAS have Season Flyer program full swing now going just great put charge program came conclusion best way keep track things get wallet-size cards made up MAS Season Flyer 19 Pilot Month DateWitnesS AUG SEP MAY JUN JUL Approved ASF Chairman OCT _____ _________________ NQV ______ ________________ DBC JAtJ FEB MAR APR July 1982 101 Brian Payton six year old Jonesboro AR Brian saved aluminum cans newspapers purchase Telemaster assisted building flying plane father Mike Payton enclosed have troops turn com pleted cards reason start August end July follows annual awards banquet month October have cards turned end July will give plenty time get patches ordered laid banquet time makes kinda nice reason designed cards wallet-size guys would likely have cards times thus readily available signed off witness Gene Carla Corson share follow ing report pictures Casper WY Casper Airmodelers Second Annual Model Show Sunrise Shopping Mall again year last weekend February over 60 airplanes also some boats cars trains show big success both Sunrise model club Some planes display stages completion gave people idea built two Pitts two jets Sopwith Pup gliders Control Lines others best display member club Marshall Earnshaw showing people repair Nosen J-3 Cub wrecked couple dsvc htfnre rho, AMA display brochures along posters pictures showing flying field some planes action CAP Civil Air Patrol hand run concession stand provide refresh ments participants crowd always doing club turn helps raise money chapter Sunrise merchants helped draw people show big sales ad vertising campaign radio local paper included model show main attractions merchants said best days since Christmas Other news Casperthis may right borderline timing Casper Airmodelers will holding Second An nual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In over Memorial Day weekend May 29-30 Lots prizes super flying site formation contact Bob Ball 2622 South Coffman Casper WY 82601 phone 307 265-5056 Dale Joan Alyea Pueblo CO sent picture below following presenta non Award Excellence earlier year Good news regarding long awaited frequencies granted AMA RCers FCC looks like will available end year Look information item other areas issue past MA issues Good work thanks AMA Frequency Committee Also good news regarding Building Fund reported approximately $1 20000 needed $1 60000 transi tion costs reached first April Toledo Show Look up date Headquarters Also keep associate vice-presidents state busy re ceiving personal club donations patches other available items can receive tax deductible donations will tually collectors items Building Fund drive has completed Associate Vice-President Dick Crowley will sharing total column cover issue August District IX tunate have AVPs have out working AMA Stay con tact with communications hope able recognize newsletter editors have mail ing lists columns news letters excellent source information whats happening District IX appreciate having arrive month Thanks dedicated folks give hours time month share whats happening through club news letters appreciated Arizona torta ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreui District X Vice-President 30757 Rae itnOlolS Rchn Palos Verdes CA B0274 Associate Vica-Presidasts Tony Capobanco 616 Laloma Ate Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 eob Reynolds RI 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ate Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chain Vista CA 92011 Last month mentioned attending San Francisco Vultures annual awards banquet After column sent maga zine received $25 check Building Fund Thanks lot fellows donation also received check San Fer nando Valley RC Flyers Building Fund Its $100 Thanks guys havent club twist arms came across once got chance catch breath function attended month house party new contest coordinators house Harry Apoian invited about 20 couples house dinner general good time asked bring great AMA Indoor film did shown guests well received Everyone said maker Dick Hardcastle really feel subject Well might flies Indoor some real heavyweights guest list Carl Goldberg Irwin Ohisson Sal Taibi Ed Slobod name few great time end month saw leaving rare midweek Council meeting Most held weekends minimize time away work cost three days vacation leave Wednesday Thursday Friday meeting meeting held Toledo prior famous trade show received report new building loan progress Its final stages ground breaking should May next film project will two part film spread over two years building RC trainer flying course cant learn fly film can show no-no etc Yes therell segment repairing also two part film will also put video cassette will sold project will under Dave Browns super vision will put together Jay Gerber also nixed idea removing CD status idle CDs Once CD always CD UNLESS let membership lapse must reapply credentials During meeting received word FCC approved first step request 100 additional frequencies would issue Notice Proposed Rulemaking luck frequencies will avail able years end Special interest group criteria recog nition established meeting group can obtain copy contacting HQ rule book printers should have received yours long before read ing John Worth come up proposal limited contest license fee $10 suggested would allow non-member enter sanctioned meet details need 102 Model Aviation Sky Corral RC Club n January LRI Travis McGin nis rict IX Vice-President Lew Quigiey Lity Pueblo Parks Recreation Department Morris Shanstrom Sky Corral RC Club President Sam Pisciotta auctioneer auction yearly event worked out Im Certain itll good contest though Write have suggestions itll next agenda Well meeting end June Wash ington DC youve got time lot discussion went fact FAI Free Flight team finals selection has West Coast too long motion recommend team finals selection committee find East Coast site 1984 trials passed abstained voting such motion obvious reasons nominated Lee Polansky Distin guished Service Award 10 years work Contest Board passed unanimously nominated Suzi Stream Superior Service Award work AMA booth trade shows also has spent countless hours Pattern tabulator Nats other Pattern meets years too passed unanimously Dont forget order AMA tabletop display next mall show Its sent no cost want show up club drop line promise talk too long asking Building Fund donation Thermals alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed MeCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainocao vic-Presidenu Al Caine, 1607 Soon Sim Pocarello 1083201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 E Viotosbung So Spokane WA 99208 Gick Wickline P0 Box 623 Kiamash Fail OR 97601 Chic Young 29020 tsr Ave Pederai Way WA 98003 Don ZIpoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 will read elsewhere issue FCC has released Notice Proposed Rule Making frequencies given good news began Executive Council meeting day before Toledo Show opened topic What does AMA us anyway comes up Academy now coming us 50 new airplane frequencies shared anyone wasnt FCC fairy delivered other AMA Frequency Committee chaired Bob Aberle did owe members committee great deal work did hard took great chunks personal timeall donatedthat could have used earning living being fain lies Less obvious equally important work done HQ staff Carl Maroney staff deserve hear modelers work above beyond call duty appreciated us now have new Contest Board Indoor models Contest Board mem ber District Xl Daven Hagen Dave dedicated Indoor flier competitor well-known very active Indoor circles ready input about Indoor matters address 19957 5 Redland Road Oregon City OR 97045 Speaking Contest boards now new rules cycle have rules changes get written up submitted contest board member may changes members both RC UC Boards very near future may want send proposals Ill pass Mark envelope contains rules change proposal indicate whether RC UC Word NorWesters Annual will August 1415 conflict Strat-O-Bats meet Strat-O-Bats FAI tune-up has resched uled August 1 Also hear year Misery Meet good weather change Rainier Prairie put up helicopters doing maneuvers down-wind side field Fortunately got cleared upat least particular situation anyone out with Army really need someone can help get Harts Lake site approved use 37 contestants Misery Meet 10 Canada seven Oregon rest locals noted several models lost worst story Tom Cashmans two fly-a-ways motor-bike fell third just recovered sympathies Tom UC circuit will BladderGrabber Kent June 27 may event Kent July 11-12 sure will summer meet Eugene August 15 dont forget Septem ber 11-12 will Washington State UC Championships Sometime October will Stuntathon 82 version heard may Fireball Event flown during Stuntathon get yours built bring along Portland Ill leave descriptions Toledo others want say chance meet John Van Hassel Now John edits Helena Flying Tigers newsletter pleasure meet him discuss things going Big Sky country As remember area should ex cellent places float-plane flying John said knew couple Perhaps someday could get float-plane Circuit established Barnstormers held Building Con test March 27-28 OMSI Portland 21 planes exhibited just used up space allotted quality entries excellent some unique entries Dave Tozer scratch builds designs own stuff entered DH-5 Ray Hess Osprey 2 completely scratch Both first class models Larry Wilson took Best Show P-51Da very nice job April 10-1 1 Corvallis Expo held 61 entries year lots lots very nice airplanes look Some people have exhibited past missed since always have great models show show several models modelers exhibited past showed promise planes out should brought shows everyone can enjoy Larry Wilson repeated Barnstormers win P-Si D got Public Choice Best Show Dick Smith enters models crash took Contestants Best Show very nice P47 Although weather wasnt exactly good Sunday Fun Fly won Len Ledson Klamath Falls entire contest result efforts people several clubs well worth effort attend Since photographer didnt attend Cor vallis Im sure will have photos get will include later column Coming up July 3-4 Haystack 82 Madras Perhaps Dick Tichenor Irwin Ohis son Joe Bridi will show up Dick told working Also July Barnstromers will host annual Bi-Plane Contest Delta Park Portland year date moved 25th July attempt find better weather can get Reno 13th through 19th June World Scale Champs unlikely will have contest caliber area near future thing Scale go Reno some pictures Puyallup Expo Unfortunately dont have info concerning planes they obviously very nice models Pictures Bob Baich July 1982 103 U oy rIIIn MUIIIM LU OVIC meeting Puvallup Expo mcvi vein Ahlberg right Roger Misterek crowd swao meet lovely Stinson JUNIO Box FLIGHTN/ ED WHITTE 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 S Helping Others Thats what about /ping others month have three stories such help ungsters older newcomers need assistance too pro jected statistics advise us near future population older retired indi viduals ndidates aeromodeling will outnumber youngsters Also pictures depict assistance being given Control Line Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Radio Control beginners also need help especially areas aerodynamics craftsmanship first picture shows newcomer HARRY CULVER first model well-conconstructed Easy B made Micro-X kit recommend help BAMA member JOHN ZAIC Harry Junior Trinity School Manhattan lodged Easy B light disc 105 foot high Columbia University Low Library Rotunda Fortunately RON WILLIAMS able balloon down Quite heart pumper ones first day flying Later Harry posted best time 358 Hell back larger improved propeller break four minute mark pleasant outdoor scene photo right above taken retreat center Cascade Mountains BAMA member ROALD TWEET member English Department Augustine College Rock Island IL faculty teaches kids make fly airplanes Roald writes Like other modelers teach modeling continue get frustrated manufactur ers beautifullypictured unflyable kits have probably turned kids off modeling other single source has begun change past few years still kids meet have never seen model fly well Thats dont get hobby would like see magazine turn out some simple fun plans teachers could use time time would benefit anything else picture shows Professor Tweet awarding ribbons beginners AMA Cubs recom mend such groups move fast possible other kits instance Jascos Flash X-1 8 now two-column photo show ing part BEN SASNETTs California group - lets quote Bens letter Just short note let know Ive constant reader column Im still working Juniors Control Line Enclosed shot about half current active members LA VERNE HEIGHTS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meet two three times weekly fly Saturdays hold monthly AMA sanctioned Control Line con test Prevalent designs Phase Phase II' planes powered Cox Black Widows have lot fun Thanks due parent volunteers JOAN KYLE BEN MATHISON really help kids out NORRIE LEVENTHAL helps contest JIM PETERSEN has come through prizes discounts HOBBY BENCH Glendora kids shown fifth grade have first third sixth several seventh graders too Beginning Aero Modelers Association BAl4A gathering together good group helpful modelers need par ticipation too An annual membership period -it takes publish 10 issues BAMA s newsletter Star Skippers costs $10 cover part expenses mem bership lists helpful modeler willing answer discretion questions individual modelers groups trying get started Send membership checks made out order Ed Whitten/BAMA address above Thanks - inners young old whether Control Line Free Flight Radio Control oriented * * * * Keep building - keep flying trying See next month 104 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT put out monthly newsletter too Keep up good work kids Sean Gillette Rusty Kimbrough David Harmon William Kyle Middle row Rolfe Timmons Haruhi Ross Mark Mathison Bottom Doug Hill Scott Panzarella Sergio Hererrathe La Verne Heights Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
The following summarizes actions spring AMA Executive Council meeting Toledo OH copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headq uarters available approximately July 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting June 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 attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA I Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Paul Crowley Chairman Free Flight Team Selection Committee Dwayne Ren ken financial consultant guest Hardy Brodersen Present Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements a Results two-part ballot Presi dent Council changing previously agreed upon location date Spring Council meetingi 2 voted 5 no 7 yesneed ed 2/3 majority change failed second part ballot concerning three-year term officers conversion plan passedi 2 yes 1 no b Agenda items proposing Council meeting agenda items should accompany items brief descriptions topics possible include intended motions cut-off date acceptance Council meeting agenda subjects shall six weeks prior meeting Items proposed after time may accepted agenda topics discussion will allowed brought vote c Information item letter AMAs legal counselor clarifying Article II Section 4 AMA Bylaws dealing quorums Council meetings referred Bylaws Committee study possible amend ment Bylaws I Previous Minutes passed unani mously approve January 30 1982 Council meeting minutes amended pre vious mail inputs Council members II Executive VP Report Chief Financial Officer Jim McNeill summarized three part report dated April 1 1982 distributed Council members regarding AMAs interest bearing investments intercom munication between AMA Headquarters departments personal observations con clusions about AMAs Supply Service department During discussion suggestion reinvestments made day-to-day basis maximize returns wat advised Executive Director seek input Business Advisors Committee area intercommunication noted HQ executive staff has regular meetings minutes proceed ings will sent Council Ill Committee Reports A Scholarships Brodersen gave brief interim report stating detailed loan program report should ready presenta tion summer meeting B Frequencies Worth announced awaiting word same day outcome FCC Commission meeting Washington DC would determine future AMAs petition spectrum relief 72 76 MHz band Worth also nounced would evening meet ing AMAs Frequency Committee modeling industry manufacturers stating Council invited attend Subsequently became known FCC voted re lease NPRM C Building Fund Worth advised three four executors Howard McEntee Fund approved transference Building Fundawaiting word fourth person also hobby industry will present AMA check excess $40000 Toledo Show Worth also reported Vince Mankowski final stages negotiation legal financial people connected building project ground breaking expected occur sometime May Meanwhile raffle project will conducted since attorney ad vises such activity illegal D Films Chairman Byrne reported stat ing two Committee meetings held new two year film project developed produce RC Building Flight Training Film approved unanimously proceed E Contest Director Qualification Sears reported accumulating information opinions subject CD rating found no significant opposition questionnaire aspiring CDs must pass much opposition losing CD status inac tivity motion continue CD rating policy provided membership continuous CD status will removed membership lapses passed unanimously continued page 94 90 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 K opsis- Executive Council Meeting 4/1-2 MI oieuo MIM peciai ervces LIrector uari Maroney distributed releases concerning FCCs action provide RC frequencies displayed two 900 MHz ex perimental sets AMA has purchased tests determine suitability such equip ment future RC operations 900 MHz program aimed 1990s good example AMAs efforts look toward future providing current RC frequency needs rPidtP Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockort NY 14094 FRIENDS& ENEMIES have fortunate make friends President AMA have certain ly alienated few weI1 Such nature position Now pen carefully poised shall assuredly become popular following statements about recently published letter own VPs columns happened last year over Labor Day weekend crowd spectators esti mated between 4000 8000 AMA show teams during part its demon stration allowed challenged young lady audience fire shotgun model aircraft passing flight missed thank God result kind lunacy could devastating wait Could whole thing part act young lady really part group shotgun loaded blanks Sure could part act gun loaded powder aircraft equipped make smoke hit ground fire pub lished letter makes no such indication impression left audience whole heck lot less image worked long acquire publics eye act should have perpetrated leaves questioning intelligence level involved should done own AMA show teams suggests show teams rate beginning feel above need follow AMA safety code normal rational behavior Make no mistake would sooner see show team program disbanded allow single perso4ial injury due unsafe practices Actions such foregoing can result sayin Physician heal thyself suggestsShow teams clean up act THE REST OF VA OK far half upset Now Ill get rest ya commercial pilot sits inside aircraft able feel movement aircraft FAA regulations require con sume alcoholic beverages eight 12 hours before flies constantly reminded media occasionally police must drive auto after drinking alcoholic beverages must some modelers insist can fly equally well two beers can NOT likely Dont misjudge memy drink bourbon rocks surely enjoy cooling rum tonic blazing hot day Buffalo NOT flying field unless am finished flying day So AMA ban intoxicating beverages flying fields ENFORCEMENT can say else has drinking want tell buddy cant fly because think has drinking Would As Contest Director have courage stop contestant flying consuming alco holic beverages better think about subject think hard about before friends becomes victim perpetrator accident due impaired abilities Better yet lay magazine aside write letter VP knows feelings NOW FAI ordinary member AMA thought fairly knowledgeeble about FAIafter read magazine took said month year after year became Vice-President began slowly realize somewhat deficient area Council meeting agenda items concerning FAI found myself asking lot questions didnt take long became quite knowledgeable over again became President found myself suddenly total immersion situa tion needing advanced crash course FAI immediately enmeshed high level international FAI affairs well domestic FAI issues Its very large intricate subject much history could go length describing very knowledgeable have become column have chosen singular theme FAI Team Selec tion Committees least decade ago because ongoing controversies centered around method o developing world championship team selec tion programs Executive Council discussing ways means demo cratic process wotild enable volvement decision making special interest groups diminishing need Headquarters directives necessity exercised world cham pionships team selection cycle time differences opinion concerning single VS multiple team finals meets preliminary qualification require ments practically programs constant state confusion criticism committee concept has gone through several years metamorphosis before attaining its present format came being Actually 1976/77 saw inception modern-day team selection committees first two being Outdoor Indoor Free Flight basic document under FAI team selection committees operate entitled FAI Program Management Line Authority first published Model Aviation January 1977 page 60 take trouble read will note very basicreally frame within committee allowed much flexibility flexibility factor seen vital ensure accommodation special needs category instance team selection programs have qualification stages same fee structure same method selecting team manager ever under guidelines committee has same basic responsibility deliver program format acceptable AMA president qualified program partic pants other requirements share example di rectly responsible AMA presidentjust thought Id mention overriding principle i interested parties have input team selection program development through district committee representa tive chairman program parti cipants have opportunity vote pro gram matters After Free Flight Committees estab lished themselves through special inter est groups followed CL Combat RC Soaring RC Aerobatics understand near future special interest organizations CL Aerobatics Scale may choose establish team selection committees hope conclusion after few years close association inner workings committees find whole concept highly workable beneficial FAI commu nity few rough spots because committees really still infancy go along learning im proving things get better year want extend very sincere thank FAI team selection committee mem bers chairmen task arduous rewards appreciation very small VP NOMINATIONS Under newly revised Bylaws implementation plan approved Execu tive Council year will see elections held Districts 2 4 6 8 10 NOW time write letter nomination districts candidate choice Remember NO ONE automatical ly nominated incumbent year ballot can list up three candidates office write-ins will allowed no runoff electionsa plural ity vote will elect vote Last year candidates running un opposed MUST good candidate district Dont let hap pen district Talking ProudTalking Progress FCC Drops RC Requirement AMA Frequency Committee Chairman Bob Aberle has advised effort eliminate rules essential administration Personal Radio Service FCC has dropped requirement RC modelers maintain copies Part 95 rules part station records Report & Order adopted April 14 1982 became effective May 6 1982 July 198291 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Stan Wennerstrom Mesa AZ writes February wrote AMA refund second membership purchased year As date no reply first week January paid 1982 membership Jan uary 30 entered sanctioned contest Buckeye AZ pay another membership field because first arrived second week February first membership card arrived No85878 next week wrote fora refund Thefourth week second AMA ticket No 44343 arrived Part fault first application used Earnest S sec ond used Stan Now beginning April magazines flooding Help alarmed Stan full powers AMA hierachy churning overtime Washington unscramble perplexing enigma will get immediate refund Mike Woodfolk said happens occa sionally folks should ever happen write Mike John Brown Santa Ana CA writes am interested model aviation AMA tory need 1966 thru 1981 fifteen year history book AMA Its good project resurrect agree John promised myself AMA Historian Im hamstrung other AMA projects can help Bill Zimmer AMA Associate VP Varna IL writes Cost sanitation system 1981 Nats $294100 World Championships RC Soaring $4567332 Nats planning meet ings $653896 Could costs cut area Are HQ staff salaries included Nats expenses What difference does make working Lincoln Washington Thanks keeping eye expenses Bill doesnt hurt stay public information Alan Phillips St Joseph MI asks have heard AMA spent less $4000 recent election runoff bulk rate 1 Oc letter times 80000 members comes $8000 plus paper answer Alan actually $8000 spent runoff neces sary because old Bylaws required MAJORITY vote win election Janu ary year Leader Members changed Bylaws now PLURALITY gets votes necessary win no expensive runoffs ever again Herk Stokely Virginia Beach VA writes AMA must find way develop OPEN ARMS policy non-members thousands RC sets sold country month yet impulse buyers get local fields find armed guards officials rules long arm Thus go mile down road crowd ed schoolyard try own could dangerous want AMA officials guys find way protect clubs get people come fly models us know problems now get work solve Yes Herk suggestions Vartges Papazian Westland Ml writes neglected return $625 credit voucher possession renewed 1982 dues wrote letter month ago received no reply hope way AMA treats members Vartges need send piece paper actual voucher AMA HQ Attn Mike Woodfolk AMA will mail back check lose paper voucher dont get money get back CONTEST DIRECTOR UPDATE recent Council meeting Toledo OH Contest Directorships discussed No positive action taken set up sys tem canceling CD licenses alternative passing periodical written test crucial action taken however means henceforth Contest Directors must keep AMA dues paid year year CD lets membership lapse year comes back later comes CD status presume status Leader Mem ber would preserved Im sure point nonetheless no CD lieneses out new application through district VP new test $20 fee So CD consider point President John Grigg appointed new CD Committee Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim Sears myself asked assignment Mr Grigg obliged necessary appoint new committee because gentle man started CD business resigned AMA Council around end January 1982 would like thank concerned Contest Directors over country have come forward written dis trict VPs AMA HQ sensitive issue vitally important keep up communicate Council members Academy continues grow size rapidly aspect CD flap has touched several knowledge able seasoned experienced Contest Direc tors have written difficult define put words CD officiating meet providing Academy Model Aeronautics contestants some thing cannot measured written test providing leadership accepting responsibility monitor run meet using God-given common sense life time experience handling getting along other imperfect people trying fair trying see everyone has good time treated courteously goes home happy None things can taught rule book written test As far notion Contest Director might right up-to-date latest rules draw attention CD Ive ever seen contests Ive attended since 1936 a/ways has AMA rule book pocket One-third one-fourth contestants FF contest have AMA rule book boxes back pockets point new AMA law comes up field competition resolved instantly AMA rule books coming out air CD al ways having last final say should really heavy stuff CD does cannot measured written test Shown above Birmingham RC Club Presi dent Dick Evans pretty wife Anna standing behind Dicks Carl Gold berg airplane something-or-other powered 05 15 Sunday flier lets Anna fly plane sometimes important family group father daughter friend Leelee Freeman kindergarten already keenly interested Radio Control model planes age five al ready telling father Jesse Freeman 92 Model Aviation believe As th no r u5 pruiiy ivususer wrna ing Novice Pennyplane record setting flight m Moffett Field N4M last March 11 Did Marnie learn Free Flight stuff herself Well probably did shown teaching grandfather Robert Meuser some fine points hobby has done fine job raising schooling Grumpy about aerodynamics because has since become Senior Editor National Free Flight Society Digest gallantly passing informa tion along others build fly also go what James Martin left keen RC flier competitor also Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Busy April started bang Toledo April 1 AMA Executive Council meeting also combined meeting AMA Fre quency Committee RC industry repre sentatives same day word came Washington FCC approved re leasing its long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM would offer SO new frequencies Radio Control model aircraft flying April 13 NPRM actually appeared calling 30-day public comment period before final FCC action proposal would taken AMA HQ copied mailed almost 3000 copies over country major effort get word out April 30 AMA Frequency Committee HQ staff members AMAs legal counsel RC industry representatives met again Washington area put together joint response support FCC pro posal effort aimed achieving what actively sought about five years RC frequencies gain relief growing interference problems permit expansion accommodate phenomenal growth RC has doubled AMAs membership past 10 years April 1982 significant month AMAs history topped FCC officially authorizes use new frequencies probably before end year dues money made possible Good Things Are Happening go about getting flying field have never have just lost have years circumstances differ course have never field chances new club perhaps under guid ance some folks have moved area want continue hobby case probably dont have much public image community means uphill climb get recognition What shortcuts can take hobby shop town does owner rate terms public relations kind guy does get involved What full-scale airplane groups exist town can go get some supportradio TV local newspaper avenues can explore best idea list right beginning flying site search Dont forget service clubs local youth groups opportunities will exist help model aviation program have just lost field odds good have flying region some time least have nucleus members some public exposure credit first thing to identify lost field hadwas re sult development land industry housing result complaint about noise unsafe behaviour simply property owner decided something else land such switch pasture another crop lost field result prob lem first thing to make stiffer field rules let membership know new rules will enforced whether apply mufflers overflying certain areas Remember also AMA Safety Code proscribes flying over pits spectator parking areas violate rule insurance can void Noise can difficult complaints handle because subjective matter open sym pathy police local courts can discount fact lawn mowers make much noisethey classed neces sary nuisance model airplanes spite above comments title says good things happening Let give some examples can am going mention names people involved Marietta GA Dan Dougherty runs Com plete Hobby Supply shop city has business long interest expanding volume giving folks Marietta got Control Line group started contacted AMAs Flying Site Department see what materials could made available him would support appeal City per mission fly public property Headquar ters quick respond provided Dan package public relations oriented documents used soften up local officials happy conclusion story Dans group Control Line enthusiasts has grown because success ful quest flying room Dan now going full steam ahead new effort get flying space Smyrna neighboring city group fliers planning help get Smyrna group its feet soon site permit granted Shows what person can makes up good plan executes Nice work Dan Milwaukee WI Faced loss flying site Aero Park because great increase number Ultralight planes using field Milwaukee Flying Elec trons started search area another flying site located area formerly owned Miller Brewing Company property donated Village Menomonee Falls WI nature preserve recreation area very much done use place Under guid ance Russell Knetzger done lot groundwork case Milwaukee County Flying Site now being used Rainbow Aeromodelers Society presenta tion developed appearance made before Village Board presenta tion took form questions answers making very straightforward non-fliers understand such items safety insurance protection Village After two appearances Club granted per mission use field Sibley IA Early 1981 Bob Godfredson called Sibley tell want ed get club going would like find flying site Later called again tell looked over situation appeared best place fly would local airport property getting some support couple hardnoses felt FAA would close down field model aviators allowed use AMA Headquarters keeps close touch Airspace Air Traffic Rules Division FAA know positively there no rules forbidding model acti vities airports As cases safety common sense necessary because it fly significantit what fly fly fly count Bob used information gave him after some meetings gained okay fly airport summer 1981 Bob group ran mall show get some added visibility new club Westminster MD nicest letters received year came Ray Miles Westminster Aero Modelers included several photographs new flying field Ray group exchanging let ters phone calls Headquarters long time easy understand joy letter expressed after ten years month effort got goahead use lovely piece land Spillway end Piney Run Park would take pages detail work club its members went through pursue flying opportunity sure get big effort intelligence ap proach perseverance courtesy coopera tion handled paperwork carefully completely met County people necessary convinced local officials support needed justified fine job fine bunch people Anderson CA really nice letter aerial photograph Anderson International Miniature Airport came Richard Beckman Secretary Shasta Flying Eagles have paved strip en larged later nice shade trees pit area discourage overflying people July 198293 See next month. FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident parked planes lovely barbecue pit picnic tables plenty parking hop ing get well drilled help irriga tion Richard told important aspects request city state would asking financial help project AMA site owner insurance important plus having club member real estate business accustomed working City Council great help club built positive public image through static dis plays shopping malls capped off display Shasta County Dis trict Faira very nice result planned ef fort congratulations club club has enjoyed some success let hear along some pictures field nice share experiences others because club just might able show way club searching field Let us Headquarters act clearing house valuable information thanks off Styles Synopsis continued page 90 F Bylaws Mathews distributed recom mended amendments Bylaws draft Standing Rules Standing Rules will discussed voted upon future meeting Bylaws Amendment rec ommendations approved 11 2 against 4 11 1 abstained EVP also agreed amendments will sent Leader Member vote until after summer Executive Council meeting 10 3 against NAA 11 4 1 abstained EVP G Noise Izzo reported next Council meeting Committee makeup long range plans would presented also noting opinion FAI Pattern must pass noise qualification Nats team finals proposed noise tests intro duced local meets qualify flying aid developing familiarity current requirements H Nats Procedures Foreman reported tentative April date set committee meeting DC Headquarters Also concerning 82 Nats Worth reported several concerns unexpected high cost Indoor site rental previously no charge AMA confirmation suitable FF site temporarily suspended due severe weather conditionsto decided Nats Execu tive Committee after spring inspection con troversy over RC transmitter frequency checking During discussion Indoor site cost problem moved John Byrne seconded 82 Indoor Nats held Lakehurst NJ motion drawn favor imposing thousand dollar ceiling amount cost obtaining Indoor flying site Lincoln cost exceeds $1000 Indoor Nats shall can celled motion passed 12 2 against EVP 10 subject frequency checking Nats noted though Nats Executive Committee decided eliminate activity should over ruled protect RC competitors After seeking opinions RC equipment manufacturers evening frequency meet ing supported Councils conclusion being given assurance loan spectrum analyzer Airtronics Council voted unanimously reinstate trans mitter checking Nats I Safety Mathews advised Don Lowe being approached chairmanship announcement would made next meeting J Special Interest Groups Brown distri buted Special Interest Group Recognition Program Document unanimously approved Recognition Committee program appointed President Ed McCollough Chairman Ed Izzo John Byrne K Bylaws Committee Member Election Voting produced tie broken President favor Jim Sears L CD Dues/Qualification study subject President appointed Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim McNeill Jim Sears M Sargent Petitions As follow up January 82 minutes Committee re ported follows 1 - implementation program would provide non-AMA members insured fly single non-AMA event scheduled AMA sanctioned competition duration specific competition payment one-time special insur ance fee. Following Committee recommendation President appointed Dave Brown Chair man Ed Izzo Hardy Brodersen Carl Maroney associate advise surance aspect 2 - schedule license classifica tions mittee recommended no actionseparate license classification /cate gories feasible time 3 t five year rules change cycle. Committee recommended no actionimpractical would detrimental new growing events 4 ---- least twelve month contest calendar published. Committee noted already implemented test basis 'Competition News section Model Aviation May issue IV Special Interest Groups Rights Privileges Brodersen asked should obligation imposed contest board members accept SIG inputs Pro con discussion revealed consensus special interest groups have valuable respected advisory role contest boards formal inputs should considered contest board member cannot expected compromise judgementcannot com pelled vote automatically favor such suggestions V Museum Curator Worth noted needed definition direction Council what AMA museum con cept shall decided museum advisory committee would appointed President after consultation Frank Ebling VI Surplus Trophies Frank Ehling directed provide list trophies available Council members VII PR Department Reorganization Worth presented new PR department budget revised HQ organizational diagram noted Larry Bolich left AMA replacement being actively sought VIII Standing Rules Mathews advised Standing Rules Bylaws would contain section Standing Committees does appear edited version Standing Rules draft distributed CouncilStanding Committees will treated separately IX Membership Sales Hobby Shops Action postponed until summer meet ing President asked Executive Direc tor redefine proposal incorporate ideas arising discussion single contest membership $10full VS temporary mem bership standard way determining insurance becomes effective X Special Membership Disabled Mathews advised mid-year would have proposal submit review Councileffectivity goal 1983 XI Business Advisors Committee Worth reported individual financial expertise complete five man commit tee volunteered Mr Dwayne Renken Worth noted met Mr Renken further discussions would held explore ideas money management XII Budget Review Balance Sheet Income Expense Statements year ending December 31 1981 reviewed AMAs Executive Director Comp troller answering questions giving expla nations requested projected deficit area FAI expenses detailedlargely due higher usual travel costs usual CL team Sweden other team travel Russia Romania Discussion closed no changes proposed 1982 budget XIII Youth/Beginners A McGinnis suggested district youth/beginner coordinator could posi tive step asked Council inputs subject B Bringing Model Airplanes Public Coordinated Program Proposal Larry Miles directed President distributed Council also Worths responding letter C Dr Sandy Franks proposal pilot seed project supply three month Model Aviation subscription junior high school libraries Fort Worth/Dallas high school libraries Forth Worth Dallas metropolitan area approved unani mously D The President instructed Geoff Styles memo entitled Adopt-A-School suggests ways whereby AMA clubs can get involved youth communities sent Council review IXV District Displays approved may returned Headquarters anytime repair replacement con tact person Headquarters concerning same Geoff Styles XV AMA Stationery Several Council members remarked usefulness three part note/letter forms asked HQ send supply Council members also noted list available forms should developed standard numbered catalog sent Council reference also better quality prestige letterhead should obtained XVI Indoor Records President ad vised Free Flight Contest Board just made determination Indoor records ceiling heights directed re suIts FF CB action turned over new Indoor Contest Board further consideration makeup new door Contest Board confirmed District appointed 2Merrick Andrews 3Walt VanGorder 4Don Srull 5Dr John Martin 6Chris Matsuno 7 Richard Doig 8Bud Tenny Chairman 9Stan Chilton 10Clarence Mather 11 Dave Hagen 94 Model Aviation XVII Primary RC Categories motion enable creation separate RC Contest Boards defining RC Aerobatics RC Soar ing RC Racing primary categories failed 7 against 3 23 114 abstained NAA 4710 also noted advisory boards concept used Control Line has yet used RC its full potential XVIII AAAA Indoor Meet Brodersen noted NFFS NIMAS jointly sponsoring 25 event three day Indoor meet West Baden June alternative lower ceiling site Nats substitute since dates chosen allow attendance both contests motion passed unanimously grant 4-A contest status meet XIX Executive Compensation Bill Bieda proposed key-man insurance program could provide extra retirement income expense AMA committee appointed review subject Bill Mathews Chairman Dave Brown Chuck Foreman XX Member Lists/Directories Worth ad vised trom time time subject has come up negative response Council pointed out publish complete club list magazine becomes public property send advertising members magazine Following discussion approved unani mously investigation implemented feasibility providing mailing service modeling industry use such list subject AMA approval pend ing Headquarters submission specific proposal approval Council XXI Use Blazers Patches mo tion limit use AMA blazers blazer patches Executive Council Head quarters staff members involved public transactions passed 13 1 against An amendment allow sale blazer patches AMAs cost authorized including AVPs through Vice-Presidents passed 12 2 against 7 10 XXII AMA Telephone Costs Worth re ported depth study made incoming outgoing telephone calls Headquarters showing concerted effort has reduced cost outgoing calls cost incoming calls remains high due ly collect calls Headquarters officers require operator assistance thus expensive direct dialing Also noted various studies made feasi bility installing WATS line concluding would cost effective motion Executive Director authorized vestigate cost independent study compare correlate cost coming WATS line possible savings costs reduced costs correspondence passed 9 3 against 3 ED EVP 2 ab stained 6 7 XXIII Free Flight Finals Site item begun last Council meeting Foreman expounded Free Flight finals site history obvious disproportionate votes West makes impos sible obtain different vote other what participants West desire After considerable discussion motion Council recommend next pro grams FAI Free Flight team selection finals held east Mississippi site suitable semi-finals will consid ered adequate finals passed 6 4 against 3 7 9 11 4 abstained 6 8 10 NAA XXIV National Election/VP Simultane ous running national district offices discussed Two motions attempted withdrawn person cannot hold existing office running another individual allowed aspire two simultaneous offices elected both resign lower office would filled current procedure decided topic would placed agenda next meeting XXV Optional Insurance Problems previous program discussed conclusion such program again authorized should given advance notice Model Aviation offset identification confusion President instructed Ex ecutive Director present Council approval future insurance solicitation pro gram showing exact details XXVI Magazine Policies answer McColloughs question concerning editorial policies President stated restric tions upon editor removed criteria existing moment injunction lose money hQwever say editor subject Council criticism motion Council go record recommending editor care taken selection cover material view fact magazine also intended promotion model avia tion schools youth passed 9 3 against 17 ED 2 abstained EVP 10 XXVII VP Allowances motion crease per diem allowance Council members $25 passed 8 3 against 2 5 10 3 abstained NAA 16 XXVIII Headquarters Policies Following some discussion expressing concern about telephone courtesy Executive Director advised employees instructed members treated politely respect basis customers fore assumed right controversy XXIX Alcohol/Drugs Contests After much discussion approved addition Rule Book Council give irrevocable authority Contest Director AMA sanctioned contest disqualify prevent flying competitor ability fly impaired CDs opinion use alcohol drugs 12 1 against 10 1 abstained 4 XXX Model Aviation Day President directed unused $600 authorized New York Citys Model Aviation Day 1981 carried over use same pro gram 1982 XXXI Awards Several motions awards duly moved seconded passed unani mously Superior Service two Distin guished Service Identification published after awards made XXXII Next Meeting Saturday June 26 DC passed 13 1 against 10 President also announced Nominat ing Committee meeting will held Nats August 4 900 pm Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presi dent area Complete commu nications linkwrite tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT cd Izzo District Vice-Prosideot 483 Fiske St Hoiliston MA 01746 Aenociate Vice-Prosidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Mud Street NashuaNI-i 03060 Don Krafft P0 8oo 182873 Horitoso Ln Doobury MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06850 two days prior Toledo Ohio RC Exposition attended second Council meeting Some major issues acted upon 1 The approval $70000 budget produce RCtrainingfilm two phases first cover construction installation equipment second flight training film giving rudiments neces sary helpful beginning modeler believe film will great boon RC phase hobby will first time attempt produce training film can utilized broadly modeling clubs hobby shops educational institutions etc 2 A vote taken approved people having CD licenses present time will able retain long continue membership through AMA received well written letter Earl Bud Gay expressing dissatis faction intent dropping CD licenses reissuing upon requalifica tion 3 After very extensive discussion voted approved recommend FF Contest Board next FF Champion ships held east VP Activities During last month attended two mall shows first being Auburn Mall presented Central Massachusetts RC Modelers David Hook President Mike Hoef fler Treasurer Albert Rano VicePresident club end Mall exhibition area continually showed two AMA films display helium filled controllable balloon impressed wide array models covering categories RC next mall show attended Bedford Mall Bedford NH models display down length mall also beautifully constructed finished Dlanes July 198295 Above ot three pictures took Mall Pictured Bob Brodeur Asso date Vice-President area donated bicycle raffled off Helen Sowa dressed clown passed out helium balloons children right Joe LaCourse President New Hampshire Flying Tigers club sponsored show next picture Louise wife manning AMA booth selling items Building Fund Louise continues whenever go club public function FAI new Pattern rules have aroused lot controversy have received numerous letters comments voicing objections First new pattern calls com plete turn-around pattern imposes quite burden primarily entirely different type airplane required plus developing new equipment costly time consum ing Also considered difficulty judg ing type pattern believe new method should found whereby FAI representative obtains better sampling attitudes prefer ences US fliers contact just very few leading US fliers before voting such drastic proposals has recommended incor porate present Masters Class Ex pert Class have separate class FAI alone must very careful tail doesnt wag dog have modelers US other parts world 96 Model Aviation District Activities Correction Southern New England RC Championships will held Waterford CT Airport JUNE 5 JUNE 6 Joe Giar dm0 CD has assured meet will conducted very excellent way has past very well run contest RC Prop Busters super job suring everyone good time meet Concord Aero Guidance Society New Hampshire sponsoring World War II Military Sport Scale Fly-In June 13 Giant /4 Scale Flyln July 11 August 29 having RC Sport Scale Fly-In both Flight Static events will held Hopkinton Dam New Hampshire information contact Barry Smith603/863-2480 evening April 20 pleas ure being program Cape Ann Radio Control Club Lynofield MA started question answer period pertaining AMA activities Follow ing gave presentation airplane flight trimming very active group show tell session monitored club President Fred Zealor New Jesey Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Amdete Vce-Premdesste Pete 8ianchini 260 S Broedwey Yonkers NY 10705 Prsnk Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piecatawey NJ 08854 Hank Likee 4 Cory Dr Tows Rite- NJ 08753 Adam Settier 50 Randl Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Welt Throne 208 Windeenere Rd Syrecae NY 13219 Second District Thoughts MAD 6in case wondering what about hasten translate inform refers forthcoming SIXTH MODEL AVIATION DAY IN NEW YORK say New York because WHERE will happen much NEW JERSEY NEW YORK happening Actually DISTRICT 2 spectacular lt central focal point Rockefeller Plaza gravitational destination tourists over world located upon stretch three blocks just above ice-skating rink world-re nowned statue Prometheus himself appears flight executing slowroll Note example following photo graph taken first MAD 1975 appears reaching Horace Hagens airborne chopper microphone seem awe-stricken personal negotiations J Dool Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Depart ment have paid off date year will Saturday August 14 next effort will consist securing Mayor Koch offi cial proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day New York obtained such proclamation five consecu tive years beginning 1975 chore successfully accomplished Jack Fraher continuing AMA member Riverdale area New York hope modelers within striking distance event will attend display airplane models Though contest accepted sense MAD exhibition prizes awarded after session eye-appeal criteria judging celebritytype non-modelers three block long assortment model aircraft numbering hundreds will feature outstanding rally always full coverage will given branches news media will no flying plenty activity will mark day noon until approxi mately 500 pm first MAD 1975 well over 100 modelers placed 250 model aircraft display won derful day enjoyed actual participants also estimated 10000 tourists other spectators thrilled what saw Having grown larger since inception affairs have always yielded AMA its membership fact us fly model airpalnes rich reward form nationwide international publicity favorable sortPR cannot bought dollars alone Members clubs compris ing Radio Control Association Greater New York Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York specializing Control Line working hard make years MAD biggest best ever Please help us participating further details contact Dick Brooks evenings 516/536-6253 started Back 1975 Rockefeller Center Public Relations Depart ment asked General Brooke Allen representing AMA affiliate National Aero nautic Association NAA unveiling bust Charles Lindbergh Rockefeller Center whether would possible stage aviation exhibition Rockefeller Plaza NAA passed question along its affiliate AMA turn contacted local VP assistance Recognizing value magnitude such opportunity lost no time soliciting aid said RCAGNY AMACGNY response immediate highly effective prestige event further enhanced thoughtful action Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Department headed Miss Rita Gallagher event did take place 1980 1981 consequence am always asked visit club contest going have another MAD So long last answer Saturday August 14 1982 planes unloading conveyances 48th Street entrance Rockefeller Plaza 1000 am order show may begin promptly noon Indoor Contest Board am pleased nounce Merrick Pete Andrews has appointed has accepted position Indoor Contest Board member representing AMA District II Pete re tired engineer resides 100 River Road tollowing picture shows Bob DiMeo Leo Buffinton Paul Duclose busy raffle desk received good response public FAI Rule Proposal A-il Bogota NJ 07603 started aero modeling 1928 resident Philadelphia PA since has engaged phases indoor outdoor flying Beginning 1950 Pete concentrated Indoor models holds national records set during years 1934 through 1980 hon ors include among others follow ing Indoor World Championship distinctions 1970Team Member 1972World Champion 1974Participant 1976Manager World Champion Team 1980Team Member World Champion Team wish Pete well newest modeling pursuit confident outstanding qualifications assignment Pete highly respected Indoor modelers everywhere Building Fund Substantial contributions have made new AMA home Reston VA Somers RC Club Somers NY Blue Angels Club New York City Some donations reported Hence am current day-to-day standing have feeling however still holding earlier rating second highest contributing district country Ill will come out first long run Film Project Committee As Chairman committee can report tht may ex pect sensational developments area Committee member Dave Brown has come up training film program expect will actually pay itself pro duce better fliers shorter time could ask anything Dave will probably detail column shall yield point except say following completion flight training film scheduled premiere Janu ary 1985 shall start work MY entry THE AMA AND YOU Newsletter Note pleased have listed receive copies two District 2 newsletters first entitled Dope Sheet issued Pine Barons Model Airplane Club located Vin centown NJ Speaking eloquently general value newsletters clubs agree Editor Joe Di Cara writes number area clubs have sent us newslet ters have asked exchange welcome has given some new ideas letter importantly learn lot good modeling ideas hear about events would otherwise miss letters brought meet ing read something good pre sented will reprint it' other welcome addition harvest newsletters called LIFTS NewsFlyer Guess what LIFTS abbreviation Give up stands Long Island Fly Together Society Cleverly appropriate dont think Bob Brassell Editor Another deucedly clever title appears top Ed Whittens New York Indoor Times Please add name mailing list may know what YOUR club doing thus position re port readers matters interest Lakehurst Air Show note just received AVP Hank Likes Toms River NJ reads follows Navy Air Engineering Center NAEC Lakehurst NJ presenting another Navy Air Show year 29-30 May Memorial Day weekend years show will feature Navys F-i 8 Hornet F-i 4 Tomcat Navy parachutists Blue Angels addition Oscar Boesch sailplane solo Flying Farmer French Connection Stearman 450 wing walker aerobatics champion Leo E Loudenslager will marvel us aerial skills demonstration Giant model aircraft will commence ii am Saturday Sunday Gates open 10 am both days Errata hasten correct Contest Calendar error appeared last column wit Meet scheduled weekend June 5 61982 being held Radio Control Club Rochester NY should have listed Fun Fly rather SCALE rally believe some confusion event held Rochester MN instead New York understand however AMA has informed error will cor rect time prevent disappointment Hold Press Club President John bister just phoned inform West chester Radio Aeromodeler Society WRAM has voted $1500 contribution AMA Building Fund Isnt wonderful What note end report LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaideeta Joe Elbe, 36980 Valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 NoniS Holgane OH 43527 baird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. PInladelphia PA 19107 Euge,e Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scotndale PA 15883 Toledo 82 annual pilgrimage Mecca ToledoMecca over year show usual well run well attended years Toledo Show hectic usual due meet ings Executive Council Thursday Friday Frequency Committee/industry meeting Thursday night NSRCA meet ing Saturday etc may have looking couldnt find apologize Council meeting quite contrast last very successful getting few ideas passed Particularly gratifying unani mous passage proposal make RC flight training film during 83-84 Now fore CL FF types get case let explain intention follow RC flight training film simi lar efforts dedicated CL FF using funds generated sale cassette copies RC film Production thiswill major effort expected about 90 minutes long intend take two years make would appreciate club has formalized flight training program would send information about reference purposes use finalizing out line film Probably biggest flap recent history AMA put rest Council voted allow CD maintain CD license indefinitely provided maintains continuous membership AMA alcohol/drug use contests once again brought up time resulted stitution rule gives CD irrevocable authority disqualify prevent flying contestant ability fly safely has impaired alcohol drugs believe reasonable approach Council certainly doesnt want appear encouraging use alcohol drugs contests Council feels outright ban would unpopular unreasonable unenforceable. personal ly believe problem either image safety problem greater local flying field sanctioned meets anyway time reverted back last meetings mold took another tack subject splitting up RC Contest Board again shot down flames crazy thing about subject looks majority Council wants change havent able come up way acceptable majority particularly area further proliferation Contest Boards Ill win yet FF team selection finals site selection another sticky problem presented Council Chuck Foreman District IV VP action similar governments affirmative action program Council voted 84 finals must held east Mississippi fact few acceptable sites event east Mississippi particularly maxes increase fly-offs will make trying find site interesting So east coast FFers will have beat bush find suitable site event agree present situation finals seeming al ways end up Taft CA good dont think Council made good move mandating east coast site would prefer revise site selection procedure way would eliminate imbalance votes west coast still leave site selection finalists John Byrne District II VP pushing installation incoming 800 toll free number AMA Headquartersas read last column expense incoming 800 number would terrifically high par ticularly considering likelihood increase personnel handle calls might buy installation outgoing Watts line reducing costs AMA Headquar ters although seriously doubt would cheaper current Americall system no way incoming line would anything additional expense After reading other VPs columns re cently apparent some districts having great results getting donations Building Fund District Ill results have disappointing Come guys gals sts note*j lets let other districts outrun us important project Pass hat club meet ings donate some money club treasury run raffle give proceeds Building Fund anything legal raise funds project Send donations directly AMA simply send note keep informed progress very worthwhile project needs support Come guys need bead Great news presented us Toledo meetingour NPRM Notice Pro posed Rule Making released FCC July 198297 goes well should have new fre quencies late fall action could milestone model aviation should ensure survival RC least next decade Get money Building Fund Delaware District Columbia land S North Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 807 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asocoata Vice-Pramdesss Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bob Chamoine 205 Tpron Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill HeIrs, 2000 Tyvoa Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Coart Falls Chsrch VA 22042 Charles spear 252 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Well looks like may have next FAI Free Flight Team Selection Finals east Mississippi 1984 last Council meeting made motion AMA Presi dent instruct FAI Site Selection Commit tee select site east Mississippi 1984 site has used semi-finals would acceptable finals site motion passed 6 4 against 4 abstentions districts voting against motion 3 7 9 11 ab stentions Districts 6 8 10 NAA thought Free Flight fans would like know VP voted particularly districts east Mississippi hope will help build some new enthusiasm program keepit dying East FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rule Making AMA RC Frequency Committee spon sored meeting April 1 Toledo concern ing status new RC frequencies meeting conducted Bob Aberle Com mittee Chairman attendance Com mittee members Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Dr Walter Good Bill Hershberger Fred Marks majority RC industry manu factures members model press special interest group representatives model car boat organizations AMA Executive Council almost perfect timing FCC voted very day release long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making good news set pace meeting follow Copies NPRM sent immedi ately via first class mail clubs full AMA charter clubs mailing list well editors special newsletter editors mailing list urged circulate NPRM copies club members North Carolina Flying Field Directory Vein Helms AVP North Carolina has sent letter chartered clubs North Carolina advising process preparing directory flying fields state convenience North Carolina modelers visit ing various parts state would appreciate assistance clubs send ing him map directions field person wish have contacted before flying done field aware circumstances may prevent visitor flying would still like have field listed members note map Members Only will make sure directory complies Please use 81A x 11 map brief description field hard find Send reply him quickly possible can have duplicated made avail able clubs free copy directory will sent participating clubs Send information map Vein W Helms 2000 TyvolaRoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scale World Championships Stead Airport Reno NV site 1982 World Radio Controlled Scale Avi ation Championships June 13 June 19 worlds best model builders fliers will assemble compete top honors expected 20 countries will represented District IV Fun Fly Are clubs District IV inter ested hosting District IV Fun Fly terested contact information flying fields facilities what would like see way district-wide fun fly Whats Happening District IV DCRC Bealeton Contest scheduled September 18-19 CD will Mike DeMuth Start making plans attend fine contest weekend outing Tn-County Annual Fun Fly will four fun fly meets held yearone hosted club fourth hosted clubs locations schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th HostValley RC HostStaunton RC Host Rivanna RC April-May May-June Aug-Sept Sept-Oct information contact clubs listed above Brainbusters Spring Free Flight Contest May 16 8 am S pm Petersburg VA Airport Route 460 Events OHLG 020 Replica Mulvihill Peanut Scale C02 Old Timer Gas RC Glider Norfolk Aeromodelers District IV Control Line Championships May 15-16 Petersburg VA information contact Abram Van Dover Tel 1-804-877-2830 Events Racing Precision Aerobatics Stunt Navy Carrier Meade Modelers clubs 11th annual Independence Day Model Air Show will held Ft Meades Range 3 Saturday July 3 11 am 5 pm As always registration parking free anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license welcome participate purpose show demonstrate public aspects hobby possible Although majority participants RC adequate time will allotted Control Line Free Flight Rocketry other facet hobby present Mid-Virginia RC Club June 5-6 Third Annual MVRC Spring Soar-In Variland Two Minute Precision 15 Minute Precision/Dur ation classes Expert Sportsman categories ESL Parameters $500 first event entered $200 additional event Ken Ruhf CD 732-3411 June 26-27 National Soaring Society Soar-In three rounds 15 Minute Precision Duration factored local national prizes must NSS member fly info call Ken Ruhf 732-3411 Thats monthsee flying field Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Puerto flits V Snoth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 13001 a79-O550 Asaincista Vlea-Preedwso John Gorday 115 Baybeny Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jacitoon 108 Thornle CItarlesron Heights SC 29405 Arthar Jonoson 932 Banyan Zeiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McOowell 6621 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micaliz2, SR 30866 Sos 1532 Fa1ardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Filth St Shariwar FL 32579 Harry-Sheraw P0 Boa 4506 Birrnnghem L35206 Tow Thacker 2390 Lawrencev,le Hwy. L Decatar CA 30003 Glen Sig Memorial Pattern Meet Jacksonville FL has potential becom ing significant contests district Fifty-two contestants entered includ ing Canada 52 four 14 year old junior members Patti Violett 14 took fourth place Novice banquet Synirday night 102 people enjoyed slide 98 Model Aviation nat s cneap transmitterirs box used drawing winning ticket radio Russ Schultz event director holding box Sig IAemorial first contest en tered Paul Hinds presentation Bill Walt Good showing progress Radio Control its first appearance Nats After over sponsors turned over $1700 Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund workhorses made possible Northeast Florida Model Flying Council Gateway RC Club Although unable attend John Grigg AMA President ably represented AMA meet Thanks efforts Rufus Carswell David Mills Ed Banke Thumb Print off ground newsletter Thermal Thumbers new club Free Flight ers Atlanta GA area addition hosting Free Flight contests promoting model aviation area schools club working promoting Indoor flying Indoor modeling predict will slowly grow popularity Recognizing fact Indoor unique AMA has created Indoor Contest Board John Martin Miami FL new Indoor Con test Board member District V Delta RC Club Greenville MS has just started its club newsletter Buck shot Bull flying Site old Green ville Airport Raceway Road Greenville should happen area want some flying County helped patch up some old runway 23 mem bers pretty good shape place fly next picture Harry Gibbs Timonsville SC model Weedhopper designed built flewall success fully Harry member Gooney Birds Flore,ce SC would like information about Weedhopper drop line Ill send Harry Harrys Weedhopper needed D size battery about 6 behind engine get balance just right last column club said oldest club district now Radio Aeromodelers Montgomery RAMS states two years may well largest club district now have 66 mem bers growing strong Two years now predict over 100 members Any club out want challenge size two years now Joe Gibson lost model swamp near Mobile Fred Fihe volunteered take up spotter search Cessna ground crew gathered model sighted Fred circled spot until foot sloggers found plane Helping another can sure make life pleasant Choppers coming same week got word two helicopter clubs forming district Huntsville RC Helicopter Club applying AMA charter six eight members dedi cated Drew Thigpen going after CD license club can have contest Jerry Collins Northeast Atlanta Helicopter Association also going after CD license new club can also have helicopter contest Dont forget safety dont forget AMA Building Fund Ive gotten several notices clubs have donated $100 Building Fund Id like get III jnes na ucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President Pa Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Assocae Vine-Presidents Lore, Ho,, 843 Hill nd Brook Osilecy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Beoford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Soc 243 Smithejlle MO 04089 Helen 0sen 820 Old Sonlsomme Uneersrny City MO 63132 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 61I zmmer Soc 72 Varna IL 61375 Well sit again trying come up something write about actually have lot write about picking out good things hard Oh well goes never claimed big time writer anyway month Executive Council met Toledo Show Well after meetings over got chance see Toledo Show first time Boy impressed saw things people got chance talk some District VI members hadnt seen awhile never met before really nice place just watch people got meet Loren Hoim AVP Quincy IL Loren very helpful day Council meeting Getting back show ever get chance see large trade show understand have good Chicago year trip Toledo has trip month far have planned go Mint Julep Scale Contest April 24 make contest year Mint Julep contest has grown quite affair past few years Id like enter Ive found cant enter talk mem bership same time Therefore leave flying other fliers Besides year will have spend some time AVPs Ken Kern Bruce Maloney Im sure can spend lot time talking about latest issues such latest creations Im sure Bob Underwood Scale man will too always like talk him about Scale scene way have pretty well set up AVPs clubs now correspond ing clubs hope small problem however have able get AVP northern Indiana surely could use one out would like volunteer pay pretty bad re wards pretty good clubs northern Indiana getting latest moment because cant expect AVPs take greater load already have want job contact immediately Speaking AVPs support group contact times throughout given month will get invitations attend club event just cant make Therefore suggest contact nearest AVP Besides AVP area up what going can probably help out Make use have up ears work flying lessons flying models building addi tion house However still have allowed enough time keep up AMA duties part duties really like reading news letters Please keep coming cases reading newsletters will contact will ever have club Its nice know what going district Well have talked enough really didnt have much talk about after sides told rather show pic tures month have some Last month mentioned went Flying Cardi nals Mall Show Florence KY Well kind enough send some pictures column Im sorry didnt send names captions doesnt matter Ill show anyway July 198299 LUIIIII5 aiiuas wun sneunu IS -4uvancu Glen Sig meet trailing banner made pretty neat entrance mall show area beautiful ship up front featured Darth Vader pilot flashing evesl Very strange Iowa igan esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Drodersen 0 i rc VII VICO-PIeEdenI P 0 Box 1104 Brrnrngham VI 4tl 2 Assistant Vice-President Tony Inaiiano 1655 Rexere Brookfield WI 53005 Associase Vice-Presidenno Jamnt Clark 4444 Woodniem NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Jon, C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th Sr Milmaalnnn WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St Oulath MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tangiemood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorseso Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ran Sears 1328 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Tarry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 column boring says stuff about Air Show Red Baron cares About same column accosted Toledo Big Stoops party Great column month Keep up good work Bob Roach did duty year ago AMA booth Detroit Expo Scottsdale AZ letter alarm over shooting down passing RC model shotgun air show Neither John Grigg nor understood gun shot blanks Phone calls back forth set straight So about column found dull Morgan flak other except ones didnt write during previous term office Amazing reads columns comments Martin Dilly liked Picasso quotation Martin Zealand proud make award presentation Len Roe Grand Rapids last Saturday three plus years Contest Coordinator RC Michigan Executive Council unanimously voted him AMAs Superior Service Award Len accepted congratula tions assembled company WMRAF Swap Meet launched discussion concern over alcohol drug question over air-worthiness some gag air show models such flying dog house lawn mower wheel barrow etc course Council has discus sing alcohol drug subject recent action authorize CD prohibit flying bar competition anyone impaired alcohol drugs See exact language minutes gives means control during sanctioned competition under Contest Directors responsibilities Otherwise means control enforce ment through club flying field rules just checking two clubs happen have rules newsletters have month has rule No 2 another has rule No 12 prohibiting alcohol flying field No mention drugs im pairment other hand Ted White VP District VIII Texas told us about club meets flying field drink beer fly apparently equal emphasis mans ambrosia another mans poison course thats point flying impaired alcohol drugs presents po tential danger others present have now provided remedy competition situation occasion official agent AMA present position authority clubs prerogative make its own field rules treat subject AMA Safety Code has its attendant diffi culties sense Council reluc tant attempt legislation beyond steps taken hear lot Ill go work realistic practical arbitrary categorical Surgeon Gen eral having problems withthe cigarette matter fathers admonition drafted went off war ave women alone Word Joe Svatora President East Wings Model Club Memphis MInow up 50 souls have opened up membership have membership drive nice flying field two miles north Mem phis meet Clintondale School Fraser cant mention Scale Scramble having July 24-25 against own policy East Wingsnice logo nice sound ing name Geez can hear Morgan now Northern Air Modelers have sent check $500 Vince Mankowski Building Fund requesting plaque read Aeromodeling Rewarding Endeav Bob Gero Sr AMA Life Member L46 NAM President Remember whole Gero family running Free Flight events 76 Springfield OH Nats Photo below shows model display line-up Fourth Annual Mall Show CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Lansing MI presented check Vince Toledo Friday morning Council still session Jim Malek CARDS President tells club doing some test work noise Wants know $39 Radio Shack noise meter adequate can tell us Any input may have noise matters should passed Ed Izzo District VP Ed chairs new AMA Noise Committee know am trouble because other clubs making substantial contribu tions Building Fund Hold off guys Well have recap its over lost train thought above other matter Len Roe addressed question able air-worthiness some kinds models odd-ball configurations lets call giant monster models flying underscaled servos linkages hinges structures Air-worthiness general ex amined AMAs definition model aircraft given Safety Code vier-thanair craft engine able carry human being No help industry avenue control probably self-regulating part Some less well concieved cottage industry kits dont know scratch-built model prob ably things could get out hand 100 Model Aviation oomu Ut aianes 81 SnOW LJY.ttJLJ IJLICI5 small Scale models Cox props really nice cheap tool em Air Modellers lshpeming MI presenting $100 check Kathy Leeuen Bay Cliff Health Camp Fourth Annual Mall Show Bay Cliff Camp crippled children Steve Thompson photo Enough now . Al Linder ot tne Vetrolt Aero Modelers pre sents clubs check $500 Build ing Fund Theyll have plaque permanently place new building Whats Grigg doing kid question real imagined need surveillance control Whos paying atten tion Cards letters Paul Smith Contest Coordinator UC FF Michigan Combat flier always combative has written thoughtful letter questioning whether AMA building plan good deal Some may have questions same kind Ill send copy Pauls letter Vince Mankowskis response anyone interested Send self-addressed envelope two ounces worth postage dont gct out fly pretty soon palaver nothing Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideot 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents EcO FriedI 5512 Sourhmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasxntnn TX 73064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NE Albocriunrqse NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prsirn TX 78080 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barnresvln OK 74003 Ed Shearer 2416 Danid Dr Menainin LA 70003 Went Council meeting Toledo since last writing has got biggest showing RC anywhere Everything airplanes boats cars etc met lot old friends over country Canada has some criticism having Council meetings large gatherings such trade shows etc feel im portant VPs visible acces sible public better Toledo some other show meeting talking people went Frequency Committee meeting Thursday night after Council meeting Sure wish could get enthusiastic about proposal Somehow calling 10 kc spread com mercial users operate up 400 watts clear channel exclusive use just doesnt sit well some excitement couple weeks ago Buddy Irwin called said Get video camera hurry over Lake Grapevine Im going lift some dinosaur tracks out canyon seems recent floods uncovered some 90 million year old hadrosaur tracks Haught Corporation volunteered helicopter remove deeply eroded wash Buddy hands tull crosswinds gusting 33 knots rocks weighing about 1/ ton However went well got some excel lent pictures hadrosaur tracks shook up scientific community because 30 ton dinosaur definitely land dweller should have whole area according textbooks under ocean 90 million years ago Oh well much science Some local newsthere will seaplane fun fly August 22 Contact Tom Blakeney 1-214-647-2841 details location Also Metroplex Fun Fly going again Well elections coming up Ill running again District VIII VP However no matter sure vote way modeler have getting representation want AMA Colorado as C Nebraska 0 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Disirici IX Vice-Presideni 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada CO 80005 AasociaO Vice-PreedwOs Robert 8a11 2822 S CotOman Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lao 3701 5 4411 Sr Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Maroern 429 Dogwood Grofoon ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 5163 Cloudas Sloon Falls SD 571 03 column material coming through thoughtfulness courtesy several great District IX modelers Minot ND comes following let ter Robert Moore Secretary/Treasurer Minot Aircraft Modeler Club Sounds group has already adopted ele mentary school Reading March 82 issue District Report noticed two articles involving com ments youth hats off club members Mr John Anderson John came up idea getting club involved Annual Winter Fest held Minot ND organizing Indoor AMA Cub meet fifth sixth graders using school event great success Forty Cubs given out everyone showed contest Model aircraft kits given top three longest flight times club very proud Mr Anderson way working promote model aviation types Since first year club has involved such activity unsure Cubs order Next year hope double order try get other clubs state involved Also have heard something about Seasons Flyers Patchif have information would like hear about Thank time Roberts question about District IX Season Flyer Patch leads well let ter Vince Gutschalk Editor Hanqar Talk newsletter Miniature Aero Sport sters Thornton-Northglen area Colorado Vince shares information regarding Season Patch program 'Would like take opportunity let know MAS have Season Flyer program full swing now going just great put charge program came conclusion best way keep track things get wallet-size cards made up MAS Season Flyer 19 Pilot Month DateWitnesS AUG SEP MAY JUN JUL Approved ASF Chairman OCT _____ _________________ NQV ______ ________________ DBC JAtJ FEB MAR APR July 1982 101 Brian Payton six year old Jonesboro AR Brian saved aluminum cans newspapers purchase Telemaster assisted building flying plane father Mike Payton enclosed have troops turn com pleted cards reason start August end July follows annual awards banquet month October have cards turned end July will give plenty time get patches ordered laid banquet time makes kinda nice reason designed cards wallet-size guys would likely have cards times thus readily available signed off witness Gene Carla Corson share follow ing report pictures Casper WY Casper Airmodelers Second Annual Model Show Sunrise Shopping Mall again year last weekend February over 60 airplanes also some boats cars trains show big success both Sunrise model club Some planes display stages completion gave people idea built two Pitts two jets Sopwith Pup gliders Control Lines others best display member club Marshall Earnshaw showing people repair Nosen J-3 Cub wrecked couple dsvc htfnre rho, AMA display brochures along posters pictures showing flying field some planes action CAP Civil Air Patrol hand run concession stand provide refresh ments participants crowd always doing club turn helps raise money chapter Sunrise merchants helped draw people show big sales ad vertising campaign radio local paper included model show main attractions merchants said best days since Christmas Other news Casperthis may right borderline timing Casper Airmodelers will holding Second An nual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In over Memorial Day weekend May 29-30 Lots prizes super flying site formation contact Bob Ball 2622 South Coffman Casper WY 82601 phone 307 265-5056 Dale Joan Alyea Pueblo CO sent picture below following presenta non Award Excellence earlier year Good news regarding long awaited frequencies granted AMA RCers FCC looks like will available end year Look information item other areas issue past MA issues Good work thanks AMA Frequency Committee Also good news regarding Building Fund reported approximately $1 20000 needed $1 60000 transi tion costs reached first April Toledo Show Look up date Headquarters Also keep associate vice-presidents state busy re ceiving personal club donations patches other available items can receive tax deductible donations will tually collectors items Building Fund drive has completed Associate Vice-President Dick Crowley will sharing total column cover issue August District IX tunate have AVPs have out working AMA Stay con tact with communications hope able recognize newsletter editors have mail ing lists columns news letters excellent source information whats happening District IX appreciate having arrive month Thanks dedicated folks give hours time month share whats happening through club news letters appreciated Arizona torta ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreui District X Vice-President 30757 Rae itnOlolS Rchn Palos Verdes CA B0274 Associate Vica-Presidasts Tony Capobanco 616 Laloma Ate Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 eob Reynolds RI 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ate Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chain Vista CA 92011 Last month mentioned attending San Francisco Vultures annual awards banquet After column sent maga zine received $25 check Building Fund Thanks lot fellows donation also received check San Fer nando Valley RC Flyers Building Fund Its $100 Thanks guys havent club twist arms came across once got chance catch breath function attended month house party new contest coordinators house Harry Apoian invited about 20 couples house dinner general good time asked bring great AMA Indoor film did shown guests well received Everyone said maker Dick Hardcastle really feel subject Well might flies Indoor some real heavyweights guest list Carl Goldberg Irwin Ohisson Sal Taibi Ed Slobod name few great time end month saw leaving rare midweek Council meeting Most held weekends minimize time away work cost three days vacation leave Wednesday Thursday Friday meeting meeting held Toledo prior famous trade show received report new building loan progress Its final stages ground breaking should May next film project will two part film spread over two years building RC trainer flying course cant learn fly film can show no-no etc Yes therell segment repairing also two part film will also put video cassette will sold project will under Dave Browns super vision will put together Jay Gerber also nixed idea removing CD status idle CDs Once CD always CD UNLESS let membership lapse must reapply credentials During meeting received word FCC approved first step request 100 additional frequencies would issue Notice Proposed Rulemaking luck frequencies will avail able years end Special interest group criteria recog nition established meeting group can obtain copy contacting HQ rule book printers should have received yours long before read ing John Worth come up proposal limited contest license fee $10 suggested would allow non-member enter sanctioned meet details need 102 Model Aviation Sky Corral RC Club n January LRI Travis McGin nis rict IX Vice-President Lew Quigiey Lity Pueblo Parks Recreation Department Morris Shanstrom Sky Corral RC Club President Sam Pisciotta auctioneer auction yearly event worked out Im Certain itll good contest though Write have suggestions itll next agenda Well meeting end June Wash ington DC youve got time lot discussion went fact FAI Free Flight team finals selection has West Coast too long motion recommend team finals selection committee find East Coast site 1984 trials passed abstained voting such motion obvious reasons nominated Lee Polansky Distin guished Service Award 10 years work Contest Board passed unanimously nominated Suzi Stream Superior Service Award work AMA booth trade shows also has spent countless hours Pattern tabulator Nats other Pattern meets years too passed unanimously Dont forget order AMA tabletop display next mall show Its sent no cost want show up club drop line promise talk too long asking Building Fund donation Thermals alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed MeCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainocao vic-Presidenu Al Caine, 1607 Soon Sim Pocarello 1083201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 E Viotosbung So Spokane WA 99208 Gick Wickline P0 Box 623 Kiamash Fail OR 97601 Chic Young 29020 tsr Ave Pederai Way WA 98003 Don ZIpoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 will read elsewhere issue FCC has released Notice Proposed Rule Making frequencies given good news began Executive Council meeting day before Toledo Show opened topic What does AMA us anyway comes up Academy now coming us 50 new airplane frequencies shared anyone wasnt FCC fairy delivered other AMA Frequency Committee chaired Bob Aberle did owe members committee great deal work did hard took great chunks personal timeall donatedthat could have used earning living being fain lies Less obvious equally important work done HQ staff Carl Maroney staff deserve hear modelers work above beyond call duty appreciated us now have new Contest Board Indoor models Contest Board mem ber District Xl Daven Hagen Dave dedicated Indoor flier competitor well-known very active Indoor circles ready input about Indoor matters address 19957 5 Redland Road Oregon City OR 97045 Speaking Contest boards now new rules cycle have rules changes get written up submitted contest board member may changes members both RC UC Boards very near future may want send proposals Ill pass Mark envelope contains rules change proposal indicate whether RC UC Word NorWesters Annual will August 1415 conflict Strat-O-Bats meet Strat-O-Bats FAI tune-up has resched uled August 1 Also hear year Misery Meet good weather change Rainier Prairie put up helicopters doing maneuvers down-wind side field Fortunately got cleared upat least particular situation anyone out with Army really need someone can help get Harts Lake site approved use 37 contestants Misery Meet 10 Canada seven Oregon rest locals noted several models lost worst story Tom Cashmans two fly-a-ways motor-bike fell third just recovered sympathies Tom UC circuit will BladderGrabber Kent June 27 may event Kent July 11-12 sure will summer meet Eugene August 15 dont forget Septem ber 11-12 will Washington State UC Championships Sometime October will Stuntathon 82 version heard may Fireball Event flown during Stuntathon get yours built bring along Portland Ill leave descriptions Toledo others want say chance meet John Van Hassel Now John edits Helena Flying Tigers newsletter pleasure meet him discuss things going Big Sky country As remember area should ex cellent places float-plane flying John said knew couple Perhaps someday could get float-plane Circuit established Barnstormers held Building Con test March 27-28 OMSI Portland 21 planes exhibited just used up space allotted quality entries excellent some unique entries Dave Tozer scratch builds designs own stuff entered DH-5 Ray Hess Osprey 2 completely scratch Both first class models Larry Wilson took Best Show P-51Da very nice job April 10-1 1 Corvallis Expo held 61 entries year lots lots very nice airplanes look Some people have exhibited past missed since always have great models show show several models modelers exhibited past showed promise planes out should brought shows everyone can enjoy Larry Wilson repeated Barnstormers win P-Si D got Public Choice Best Show Dick Smith enters models crash took Contestants Best Show very nice P47 Although weather wasnt exactly good Sunday Fun Fly won Len Ledson Klamath Falls entire contest result efforts people several clubs well worth effort attend Since photographer didnt attend Cor vallis Im sure will have photos get will include later column Coming up July 3-4 Haystack 82 Madras Perhaps Dick Tichenor Irwin Ohis son Joe Bridi will show up Dick told working Also July Barnstromers will host annual Bi-Plane Contest Delta Park Portland year date moved 25th July attempt find better weather can get Reno 13th through 19th June World Scale Champs unlikely will have contest caliber area near future thing Scale go Reno some pictures Puyallup Expo Unfortunately dont have info concerning planes they obviously very nice models Pictures Bob Baich July 1982 103 U oy rIIIn MUIIIM LU OVIC meeting Puvallup Expo mcvi vein Ahlberg right Roger Misterek crowd swao meet lovely Stinson JUNIO Box FLIGHTN/ ED WHITTE 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 S Helping Others Thats what about /ping others month have three stories such help ungsters older newcomers need assistance too pro jected statistics advise us near future population older retired indi viduals ndidates aeromodeling will outnumber youngsters Also pictures depict assistance being given Control Line Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Radio Control beginners also need help especially areas aerodynamics craftsmanship first picture shows newcomer HARRY CULVER first model well-conconstructed Easy B made Micro-X kit recommend help BAMA member JOHN ZAIC Harry Junior Trinity School Manhattan lodged Easy B light disc 105 foot high Columbia University Low Library Rotunda Fortunately RON WILLIAMS able balloon down Quite heart pumper ones first day flying Later Harry posted best time 358 Hell back larger improved propeller break four minute mark pleasant outdoor scene photo right above taken retreat center Cascade Mountains BAMA member ROALD TWEET member English Department Augustine College Rock Island IL faculty teaches kids make fly airplanes Roald writes Like other modelers teach modeling continue get frustrated manufactur ers beautifullypictured unflyable kits have probably turned kids off modeling other single source has begun change past few years still kids meet have never seen model fly well Thats dont get hobby would like see magazine turn out some simple fun plans teachers could use time time would benefit anything else picture shows Professor Tweet awarding ribbons beginners AMA Cubs recom mend such groups move fast possible other kits instance Jascos Flash X-1 8 now two-column photo show ing part BEN SASNETTs California group - lets quote Bens letter Just short note let know Ive constant reader column Im still working Juniors Control Line Enclosed shot about half current active members LA VERNE HEIGHTS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meet two three times weekly fly Saturdays hold monthly AMA sanctioned Control Line con test Prevalent designs Phase Phase II' planes powered Cox Black Widows have lot fun Thanks due parent volunteers JOAN KYLE BEN MATHISON really help kids out NORRIE LEVENTHAL helps contest JIM PETERSEN has come through prizes discounts HOBBY BENCH Glendora kids shown fifth grade have first third sixth several seventh graders too Beginning Aero Modelers Association BAl4A gathering together good group helpful modelers need par ticipation too An annual membership period -it takes publish 10 issues BAMA s newsletter Star Skippers costs $10 cover part expenses mem bership lists helpful modeler willing answer discretion questions individual modelers groups trying get started Send membership checks made out order Ed Whitten/BAMA address above Thanks - inners young old whether Control Line Free Flight Radio Control oriented * * * * Keep building - keep flying trying See next month 104 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT put out monthly newsletter too Keep up good work kids Sean Gillette Rusty Kimbrough David Harmon William Kyle Middle row Rolfe Timmons Haruhi Ross Mark Mathison Bottom Doug Hill Scott Panzarella Sergio Hererrathe La Verne Heights Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
The following summarizes actions spring AMA Executive Council meeting Toledo OH copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headq uarters available approximately July 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting June 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 attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA I Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Paul Crowley Chairman Free Flight Team Selection Committee Dwayne Ren ken financial consultant guest Hardy Brodersen Present Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements a Results two-part ballot Presi dent Council changing previously agreed upon location date Spring Council meetingi 2 voted 5 no 7 yesneed ed 2/3 majority change failed second part ballot concerning three-year term officers conversion plan passedi 2 yes 1 no b Agenda items proposing Council meeting agenda items should accompany items brief descriptions topics possible include intended motions cut-off date acceptance Council meeting agenda subjects shall six weeks prior meeting Items proposed after time may accepted agenda topics discussion will allowed brought vote c Information item letter AMAs legal counselor clarifying Article II Section 4 AMA Bylaws dealing quorums Council meetings referred Bylaws Committee study possible amend ment Bylaws I Previous Minutes passed unani mously approve January 30 1982 Council meeting minutes amended pre vious mail inputs Council members II Executive VP Report Chief Financial Officer Jim McNeill summarized three part report dated April 1 1982 distributed Council members regarding AMAs interest bearing investments intercom munication between AMA Headquarters departments personal observations con clusions about AMAs Supply Service department During discussion suggestion reinvestments made day-to-day basis maximize returns wat advised Executive Director seek input Business Advisors Committee area intercommunication noted HQ executive staff has regular meetings minutes proceed ings will sent Council Ill Committee Reports A Scholarships Brodersen gave brief interim report stating detailed loan program report should ready presenta tion summer meeting B Frequencies Worth announced awaiting word same day outcome FCC Commission meeting Washington DC would determine future AMAs petition spectrum relief 72 76 MHz band Worth also nounced would evening meet ing AMAs Frequency Committee modeling industry manufacturers stating Council invited attend Subsequently became known FCC voted re lease NPRM C Building Fund Worth advised three four executors Howard McEntee Fund approved transference Building Fundawaiting word fourth person also hobby industry will present AMA check excess $40000 Toledo Show Worth also reported Vince Mankowski final stages negotiation legal financial people connected building project ground breaking expected occur sometime May Meanwhile raffle project will conducted since attorney ad vises such activity illegal D Films Chairman Byrne reported stat ing two Committee meetings held new two year film project developed produce RC Building Flight Training Film approved unanimously proceed E Contest Director Qualification Sears reported accumulating information opinions subject CD rating found no significant opposition questionnaire aspiring CDs must pass much opposition losing CD status inac tivity motion continue CD rating policy provided membership continuous CD status will removed membership lapses passed unanimously continued page 94 90 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 K opsis- Executive Council Meeting 4/1-2 MI oieuo MIM peciai ervces LIrector uari Maroney distributed releases concerning FCCs action provide RC frequencies displayed two 900 MHz ex perimental sets AMA has purchased tests determine suitability such equip ment future RC operations 900 MHz program aimed 1990s good example AMAs efforts look toward future providing current RC frequency needs rPidtP Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockort NY 14094 FRIENDS& ENEMIES have fortunate make friends President AMA have certain ly alienated few weI1 Such nature position Now pen carefully poised shall assuredly become popular following statements about recently published letter own VPs columns happened last year over Labor Day weekend crowd spectators esti mated between 4000 8000 AMA show teams during part its demon stration allowed challenged young lady audience fire shotgun model aircraft passing flight missed thank God result kind lunacy could devastating wait Could whole thing part act young lady really part group shotgun loaded blanks Sure could part act gun loaded powder aircraft equipped make smoke hit ground fire pub lished letter makes no such indication impression left audience whole heck lot less image worked long acquire publics eye act should have perpetrated leaves questioning intelligence level involved should done own AMA show teams suggests show teams rate beginning feel above need follow AMA safety code normal rational behavior Make no mistake would sooner see show team program disbanded allow single perso4ial injury due unsafe practices Actions such foregoing can result sayin Physician heal thyself suggestsShow teams clean up act THE REST OF VA OK far half upset Now Ill get rest ya commercial pilot sits inside aircraft able feel movement aircraft FAA regulations require con sume alcoholic beverages eight 12 hours before flies constantly reminded media occasionally police must drive auto after drinking alcoholic beverages must some modelers insist can fly equally well two beers can NOT likely Dont misjudge memy drink bourbon rocks surely enjoy cooling rum tonic blazing hot day Buffalo NOT flying field unless am finished flying day So AMA ban intoxicating beverages flying fields ENFORCEMENT can say else has drinking want tell buddy cant fly because think has drinking Would As Contest Director have courage stop contestant flying consuming alco holic beverages better think about subject think hard about before friends becomes victim perpetrator accident due impaired abilities Better yet lay magazine aside write letter VP knows feelings NOW FAI ordinary member AMA thought fairly knowledgeeble about FAIafter read magazine took said month year after year became Vice-President began slowly realize somewhat deficient area Council meeting agenda items concerning FAI found myself asking lot questions didnt take long became quite knowledgeable over again became President found myself suddenly total immersion situa tion needing advanced crash course FAI immediately enmeshed high level international FAI affairs well domestic FAI issues Its very large intricate subject much history could go length describing very knowledgeable have become column have chosen singular theme FAI Team Selec tion Committees least decade ago because ongoing controversies centered around method o developing world championship team selec tion programs Executive Council discussing ways means demo cratic process wotild enable volvement decision making special interest groups diminishing need Headquarters directives necessity exercised world cham pionships team selection cycle time differences opinion concerning single VS multiple team finals meets preliminary qualification require ments practically programs constant state confusion criticism committee concept has gone through several years metamorphosis before attaining its present format came being Actually 1976/77 saw inception modern-day team selection committees first two being Outdoor Indoor Free Flight basic document under FAI team selection committees operate entitled FAI Program Management Line Authority first published Model Aviation January 1977 page 60 take trouble read will note very basicreally frame within committee allowed much flexibility flexibility factor seen vital ensure accommodation special needs category instance team selection programs have qualification stages same fee structure same method selecting team manager ever under guidelines committee has same basic responsibility deliver program format acceptable AMA president qualified program partic pants other requirements share example di rectly responsible AMA presidentjust thought Id mention overriding principle i interested parties have input team selection program development through district committee representa tive chairman program parti cipants have opportunity vote pro gram matters After Free Flight Committees estab lished themselves through special inter est groups followed CL Combat RC Soaring RC Aerobatics understand near future special interest organizations CL Aerobatics Scale may choose establish team selection committees hope conclusion after few years close association inner workings committees find whole concept highly workable beneficial FAI commu nity few rough spots because committees really still infancy go along learning im proving things get better year want extend very sincere thank FAI team selection committee mem bers chairmen task arduous rewards appreciation very small VP NOMINATIONS Under newly revised Bylaws implementation plan approved Execu tive Council year will see elections held Districts 2 4 6 8 10 NOW time write letter nomination districts candidate choice Remember NO ONE automatical ly nominated incumbent year ballot can list up three candidates office write-ins will allowed no runoff electionsa plural ity vote will elect vote Last year candidates running un opposed MUST good candidate district Dont let hap pen district Talking ProudTalking Progress FCC Drops RC Requirement AMA Frequency Committee Chairman Bob Aberle has advised effort eliminate rules essential administration Personal Radio Service FCC has dropped requirement RC modelers maintain copies Part 95 rules part station records Report & Order adopted April 14 1982 became effective May 6 1982 July 198291 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Stan Wennerstrom Mesa AZ writes February wrote AMA refund second membership purchased year As date no reply first week January paid 1982 membership Jan uary 30 entered sanctioned contest Buckeye AZ pay another membership field because first arrived second week February first membership card arrived No85878 next week wrote fora refund Thefourth week second AMA ticket No 44343 arrived Part fault first application used Earnest S sec ond used Stan Now beginning April magazines flooding Help alarmed Stan full powers AMA hierachy churning overtime Washington unscramble perplexing enigma will get immediate refund Mike Woodfolk said happens occa sionally folks should ever happen write Mike John Brown Santa Ana CA writes am interested model aviation AMA tory need 1966 thru 1981 fifteen year history book AMA Its good project resurrect agree John promised myself AMA Historian Im hamstrung other AMA projects can help Bill Zimmer AMA Associate VP Varna IL writes Cost sanitation system 1981 Nats $294100 World Championships RC Soaring $4567332 Nats planning meet ings $653896 Could costs cut area Are HQ staff salaries included Nats expenses What difference does make working Lincoln Washington Thanks keeping eye expenses Bill doesnt hurt stay public information Alan Phillips St Joseph MI asks have heard AMA spent less $4000 recent election runoff bulk rate 1 Oc letter times 80000 members comes $8000 plus paper answer Alan actually $8000 spent runoff neces sary because old Bylaws required MAJORITY vote win election Janu ary year Leader Members changed Bylaws now PLURALITY gets votes necessary win no expensive runoffs ever again Herk Stokely Virginia Beach VA writes AMA must find way develop OPEN ARMS policy non-members thousands RC sets sold country month yet impulse buyers get local fields find armed guards officials rules long arm Thus go mile down road crowd ed schoolyard try own could dangerous want AMA officials guys find way protect clubs get people come fly models us know problems now get work solve Yes Herk suggestions Vartges Papazian Westland Ml writes neglected return $625 credit voucher possession renewed 1982 dues wrote letter month ago received no reply hope way AMA treats members Vartges need send piece paper actual voucher AMA HQ Attn Mike Woodfolk AMA will mail back check lose paper voucher dont get money get back CONTEST DIRECTOR UPDATE recent Council meeting Toledo OH Contest Directorships discussed No positive action taken set up sys tem canceling CD licenses alternative passing periodical written test crucial action taken however means henceforth Contest Directors must keep AMA dues paid year year CD lets membership lapse year comes back later comes CD status presume status Leader Mem ber would preserved Im sure point nonetheless no CD lieneses out new application through district VP new test $20 fee So CD consider point President John Grigg appointed new CD Committee Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim Sears myself asked assignment Mr Grigg obliged necessary appoint new committee because gentle man started CD business resigned AMA Council around end January 1982 would like thank concerned Contest Directors over country have come forward written dis trict VPs AMA HQ sensitive issue vitally important keep up communicate Council members Academy continues grow size rapidly aspect CD flap has touched several knowledge able seasoned experienced Contest Direc tors have written difficult define put words CD officiating meet providing Academy Model Aeronautics contestants some thing cannot measured written test providing leadership accepting responsibility monitor run meet using God-given common sense life time experience handling getting along other imperfect people trying fair trying see everyone has good time treated courteously goes home happy None things can taught rule book written test As far notion Contest Director might right up-to-date latest rules draw attention CD Ive ever seen contests Ive attended since 1936 a/ways has AMA rule book pocket One-third one-fourth contestants FF contest have AMA rule book boxes back pockets point new AMA law comes up field competition resolved instantly AMA rule books coming out air CD al ways having last final say should really heavy stuff CD does cannot measured written test Shown above Birmingham RC Club Presi dent Dick Evans pretty wife Anna standing behind Dicks Carl Gold berg airplane something-or-other powered 05 15 Sunday flier lets Anna fly plane sometimes important family group father daughter friend Leelee Freeman kindergarten already keenly interested Radio Control model planes age five al ready telling father Jesse Freeman 92 Model Aviation believe As th no r u5 pruiiy ivususer wrna ing Novice Pennyplane record setting flight m Moffett Field N4M last March 11 Did Marnie learn Free Flight stuff herself Well probably did shown teaching grandfather Robert Meuser some fine points hobby has done fine job raising schooling Grumpy about aerodynamics because has since become Senior Editor National Free Flight Society Digest gallantly passing informa tion along others build fly also go what James Martin left keen RC flier competitor also Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Busy April started bang Toledo April 1 AMA Executive Council meeting also combined meeting AMA Fre quency Committee RC industry repre sentatives same day word came Washington FCC approved re leasing its long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM would offer SO new frequencies Radio Control model aircraft flying April 13 NPRM actually appeared calling 30-day public comment period before final FCC action proposal would taken AMA HQ copied mailed almost 3000 copies over country major effort get word out April 30 AMA Frequency Committee HQ staff members AMAs legal counsel RC industry representatives met again Washington area put together joint response support FCC pro posal effort aimed achieving what actively sought about five years RC frequencies gain relief growing interference problems permit expansion accommodate phenomenal growth RC has doubled AMAs membership past 10 years April 1982 significant month AMAs history topped FCC officially authorizes use new frequencies probably before end year dues money made possible Good Things Are Happening go about getting flying field have never have just lost have years circumstances differ course have never field chances new club perhaps under guid ance some folks have moved area want continue hobby case probably dont have much public image community means uphill climb get recognition What shortcuts can take hobby shop town does owner rate terms public relations kind guy does get involved What full-scale airplane groups exist town can go get some supportradio TV local newspaper avenues can explore best idea list right beginning flying site search Dont forget service clubs local youth groups opportunities will exist help model aviation program have just lost field odds good have flying region some time least have nucleus members some public exposure credit first thing to identify lost field hadwas re sult development land industry housing result complaint about noise unsafe behaviour simply property owner decided something else land such switch pasture another crop lost field result prob lem first thing to make stiffer field rules let membership know new rules will enforced whether apply mufflers overflying certain areas Remember also AMA Safety Code proscribes flying over pits spectator parking areas violate rule insurance can void Noise can difficult complaints handle because subjective matter open sym pathy police local courts can discount fact lawn mowers make much noisethey classed neces sary nuisance model airplanes spite above comments title says good things happening Let give some examples can am going mention names people involved Marietta GA Dan Dougherty runs Com plete Hobby Supply shop city has business long interest expanding volume giving folks Marietta got Control Line group started contacted AMAs Flying Site Department see what materials could made available him would support appeal City per mission fly public property Headquar ters quick respond provided Dan package public relations oriented documents used soften up local officials happy conclusion story Dans group Control Line enthusiasts has grown because success ful quest flying room Dan now going full steam ahead new effort get flying space Smyrna neighboring city group fliers planning help get Smyrna group its feet soon site permit granted Shows what person can makes up good plan executes Nice work Dan Milwaukee WI Faced loss flying site Aero Park because great increase number Ultralight planes using field Milwaukee Flying Elec trons started search area another flying site located area formerly owned Miller Brewing Company property donated Village Menomonee Falls WI nature preserve recreation area very much done use place Under guid ance Russell Knetzger done lot groundwork case Milwaukee County Flying Site now being used Rainbow Aeromodelers Society presenta tion developed appearance made before Village Board presenta tion took form questions answers making very straightforward non-fliers understand such items safety insurance protection Village After two appearances Club granted per mission use field Sibley IA Early 1981 Bob Godfredson called Sibley tell want ed get club going would like find flying site Later called again tell looked over situation appeared best place fly would local airport property getting some support couple hardnoses felt FAA would close down field model aviators allowed use AMA Headquarters keeps close touch Airspace Air Traffic Rules Division FAA know positively there no rules forbidding model acti vities airports As cases safety common sense necessary because it fly significantit what fly fly fly count Bob used information gave him after some meetings gained okay fly airport summer 1981 Bob group ran mall show get some added visibility new club Westminster MD nicest letters received year came Ray Miles Westminster Aero Modelers included several photographs new flying field Ray group exchanging let ters phone calls Headquarters long time easy understand joy letter expressed after ten years month effort got goahead use lovely piece land Spillway end Piney Run Park would take pages detail work club its members went through pursue flying opportunity sure get big effort intelligence ap proach perseverance courtesy coopera tion handled paperwork carefully completely met County people necessary convinced local officials support needed justified fine job fine bunch people Anderson CA really nice letter aerial photograph Anderson International Miniature Airport came Richard Beckman Secretary Shasta Flying Eagles have paved strip en larged later nice shade trees pit area discourage overflying people July 198293 See next month. FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident parked planes lovely barbecue pit picnic tables plenty parking hop ing get well drilled help irriga tion Richard told important aspects request city state would asking financial help project AMA site owner insurance important plus having club member real estate business accustomed working City Council great help club built positive public image through static dis plays shopping malls capped off display Shasta County Dis trict Faira very nice result planned ef fort congratulations club club has enjoyed some success let hear along some pictures field nice share experiences others because club just might able show way club searching field Let us Headquarters act clearing house valuable information thanks off Styles Synopsis continued page 90 F Bylaws Mathews distributed recom mended amendments Bylaws draft Standing Rules Standing Rules will discussed voted upon future meeting Bylaws Amendment rec ommendations approved 11 2 against 4 11 1 abstained EVP also agreed amendments will sent Leader Member vote until after summer Executive Council meeting 10 3 against NAA 11 4 1 abstained EVP G Noise Izzo reported next Council meeting Committee makeup long range plans would presented also noting opinion FAI Pattern must pass noise qualification Nats team finals proposed noise tests intro duced local meets qualify flying aid developing familiarity current requirements H Nats Procedures Foreman reported tentative April date set committee meeting DC Headquarters Also concerning 82 Nats Worth reported several concerns unexpected high cost Indoor site rental previously no charge AMA confirmation suitable FF site temporarily suspended due severe weather conditionsto decided Nats Execu tive Committee after spring inspection con troversy over RC transmitter frequency checking During discussion Indoor site cost problem moved John Byrne seconded 82 Indoor Nats held Lakehurst NJ motion drawn favor imposing thousand dollar ceiling amount cost obtaining Indoor flying site Lincoln cost exceeds $1000 Indoor Nats shall can celled motion passed 12 2 against EVP 10 subject frequency checking Nats noted though Nats Executive Committee decided eliminate activity should over ruled protect RC competitors After seeking opinions RC equipment manufacturers evening frequency meet ing supported Councils conclusion being given assurance loan spectrum analyzer Airtronics Council voted unanimously reinstate trans mitter checking Nats I Safety Mathews advised Don Lowe being approached chairmanship announcement would made next meeting J Special Interest Groups Brown distri buted Special Interest Group Recognition Program Document unanimously approved Recognition Committee program appointed President Ed McCollough Chairman Ed Izzo John Byrne K Bylaws Committee Member Election Voting produced tie broken President favor Jim Sears L CD Dues/Qualification study subject President appointed Hardy Brodersen Chairman Jim McNeill Jim Sears M Sargent Petitions As follow up January 82 minutes Committee re ported follows 1 - implementation program would provide non-AMA members insured fly single non-AMA event scheduled AMA sanctioned competition duration specific competition payment one-time special insur ance fee. Following Committee recommendation President appointed Dave Brown Chair man Ed Izzo Hardy Brodersen Carl Maroney associate advise surance aspect 2 - schedule license classifica tions mittee recommended no actionseparate license classification /cate gories feasible time 3 t five year rules change cycle. Committee recommended no actionimpractical would detrimental new growing events 4 ---- least twelve month contest calendar published. Committee noted already implemented test basis 'Competition News section Model Aviation May issue IV Special Interest Groups Rights Privileges Brodersen asked should obligation imposed contest board members accept SIG inputs Pro con discussion revealed consensus special interest groups have valuable respected advisory role contest boards formal inputs should considered contest board member cannot expected compromise judgementcannot com pelled vote automatically favor such suggestions V Museum Curator Worth noted needed definition direction Council what AMA museum con cept shall decided museum advisory committee would appointed President after consultation Frank Ebling VI Surplus Trophies Frank Ehling directed provide list trophies available Council members VII PR Department Reorganization Worth presented new PR department budget revised HQ organizational diagram noted Larry Bolich left AMA replacement being actively sought VIII Standing Rules Mathews advised Standing Rules Bylaws would contain section Standing Committees does appear edited version Standing Rules draft distributed CouncilStanding Committees will treated separately IX Membership Sales Hobby Shops Action postponed until summer meet ing President asked Executive Direc tor redefine proposal incorporate ideas arising discussion single contest membership $10full VS temporary mem bership standard way determining insurance becomes effective X Special Membership Disabled Mathews advised mid-year would have proposal submit review Councileffectivity goal 1983 XI Business Advisors Committee Worth reported individual financial expertise complete five man commit tee volunteered Mr Dwayne Renken Worth noted met Mr Renken further discussions would held explore ideas money management XII Budget Review Balance Sheet Income Expense Statements year ending December 31 1981 reviewed AMAs Executive Director Comp troller answering questions giving expla nations requested projected deficit area FAI expenses detailedlargely due higher usual travel costs usual CL team Sweden other team travel Russia Romania Discussion closed no changes proposed 1982 budget XIII Youth/Beginners A McGinnis suggested district youth/beginner coordinator could posi tive step asked Council inputs subject B Bringing Model Airplanes Public Coordinated Program Proposal Larry Miles directed President distributed Council also Worths responding letter C Dr Sandy Franks proposal pilot seed project supply three month Model Aviation subscription junior high school libraries Fort Worth/Dallas high school libraries Forth Worth Dallas metropolitan area approved unani mously D The President instructed Geoff Styles memo entitled Adopt-A-School suggests ways whereby AMA clubs can get involved youth communities sent Council review IXV District Displays approved may returned Headquarters anytime repair replacement con tact person Headquarters concerning same Geoff Styles XV AMA Stationery Several Council members remarked usefulness three part note/letter forms asked HQ send supply Council members also noted list available forms should developed standard numbered catalog sent Council reference also better quality prestige letterhead should obtained XVI Indoor Records President ad vised Free Flight Contest Board just made determination Indoor records ceiling heights directed re suIts FF CB action turned over new Indoor Contest Board further consideration makeup new door Contest Board confirmed District appointed 2Merrick Andrews 3Walt VanGorder 4Don Srull 5Dr John Martin 6Chris Matsuno 7 Richard Doig 8Bud Tenny Chairman 9Stan Chilton 10Clarence Mather 11 Dave Hagen 94 Model Aviation XVII Primary RC Categories motion enable creation separate RC Contest Boards defining RC Aerobatics RC Soar ing RC Racing primary categories failed 7 against 3 23 114 abstained NAA 4710 also noted advisory boards concept used Control Line has yet used RC its full potential XVIII AAAA Indoor Meet Brodersen noted NFFS NIMAS jointly sponsoring 25 event three day Indoor meet West Baden June alternative lower ceiling site Nats substitute since dates chosen allow attendance both contests motion passed unanimously grant 4-A contest status meet XIX Executive Compensation Bill Bieda proposed key-man insurance program could provide extra retirement income expense AMA committee appointed review subject Bill Mathews Chairman Dave Brown Chuck Foreman XX Member Lists/Directories Worth ad vised trom time time subject has come up negative response Council pointed out publish complete club list magazine becomes public property send advertising members magazine Following discussion approved unani mously investigation implemented feasibility providing mailing service modeling industry use such list subject AMA approval pend ing Headquarters submission specific proposal approval Council XXI Use Blazers Patches mo tion limit use AMA blazers blazer patches Executive Council Head quarters staff members involved public transactions passed 13 1 against An amendment allow sale blazer patches AMAs cost authorized including AVPs through Vice-Presidents passed 12 2 against 7 10 XXII AMA Telephone Costs Worth re ported depth study made incoming outgoing telephone calls Headquarters showing concerted effort has reduced cost outgoing calls cost incoming calls remains high due ly collect calls Headquarters officers require operator assistance thus expensive direct dialing Also noted various studies made feasi bility installing WATS line concluding would cost effective motion Executive Director authorized vestigate cost independent study compare correlate cost coming WATS line possible savings costs reduced costs correspondence passed 9 3 against 3 ED EVP 2 ab stained 6 7 XXIII Free Flight Finals Site item begun last Council meeting Foreman expounded Free Flight finals site history obvious disproportionate votes West makes impos sible obtain different vote other what participants West desire After considerable discussion motion Council recommend next pro grams FAI Free Flight team selection finals held east Mississippi site suitable semi-finals will consid ered adequate finals passed 6 4 against 3 7 9 11 4 abstained 6 8 10 NAA XXIV National Election/VP Simultane ous running national district offices discussed Two motions attempted withdrawn person cannot hold existing office running another individual allowed aspire two simultaneous offices elected both resign lower office would filled current procedure decided topic would placed agenda next meeting XXV Optional Insurance Problems previous program discussed conclusion such program again authorized should given advance notice Model Aviation offset identification confusion President instructed Ex ecutive Director present Council approval future insurance solicitation pro gram showing exact details XXVI Magazine Policies answer McColloughs question concerning editorial policies President stated restric tions upon editor removed criteria existing moment injunction lose money hQwever say editor subject Council criticism motion Council go record recommending editor care taken selection cover material view fact magazine also intended promotion model avia tion schools youth passed 9 3 against 17 ED 2 abstained EVP 10 XXVII VP Allowances motion crease per diem allowance Council members $25 passed 8 3 against 2 5 10 3 abstained NAA 16 XXVIII Headquarters Policies Following some discussion expressing concern about telephone courtesy Executive Director advised employees instructed members treated politely respect basis customers fore assumed right controversy XXIX Alcohol/Drugs Contests After much discussion approved addition Rule Book Council give irrevocable authority Contest Director AMA sanctioned contest disqualify prevent flying competitor ability fly impaired CDs opinion use alcohol drugs 12 1 against 10 1 abstained 4 XXX Model Aviation Day President directed unused $600 authorized New York Citys Model Aviation Day 1981 carried over use same pro gram 1982 XXXI Awards Several motions awards duly moved seconded passed unani mously Superior Service two Distin guished Service Identification published after awards made XXXII Next Meeting Saturday June 26 DC passed 13 1 against 10 President also announced Nominat ing Committee meeting will held Nats August 4 900 pm Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presi dent area Complete commu nications linkwrite tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT cd Izzo District Vice-Prosideot 483 Fiske St Hoiliston MA 01746 Aenociate Vice-Prosidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Mud Street NashuaNI-i 03060 Don Krafft P0 8oo 182873 Horitoso Ln Doobury MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06850 two days prior Toledo Ohio RC Exposition attended second Council meeting Some major issues acted upon 1 The approval $70000 budget produce RCtrainingfilm two phases first cover construction installation equipment second flight training film giving rudiments neces sary helpful beginning modeler believe film will great boon RC phase hobby will first time attempt produce training film can utilized broadly modeling clubs hobby shops educational institutions etc 2 A vote taken approved people having CD licenses present time will able retain long continue membership through AMA received well written letter Earl Bud Gay expressing dissatis faction intent dropping CD licenses reissuing upon requalifica tion 3 After very extensive discussion voted approved recommend FF Contest Board next FF Champion ships held east VP Activities During last month attended two mall shows first being Auburn Mall presented Central Massachusetts RC Modelers David Hook President Mike Hoef fler Treasurer Albert Rano VicePresident club end Mall exhibition area continually showed two AMA films display helium filled controllable balloon impressed wide array models covering categories RC next mall show attended Bedford Mall Bedford NH models display down length mall also beautifully constructed finished Dlanes July 198295 Above ot three pictures took Mall Pictured Bob Brodeur Asso date Vice-President area donated bicycle raffled off Helen Sowa dressed clown passed out helium balloons children right Joe LaCourse President New Hampshire Flying Tigers club sponsored show next picture Louise wife manning AMA booth selling items Building Fund Louise continues whenever go club public function FAI new Pattern rules have aroused lot controversy have received numerous letters comments voicing objections First new pattern calls com plete turn-around pattern imposes quite burden primarily entirely different type airplane required plus developing new equipment costly time consum ing Also considered difficulty judg ing type pattern believe new method should found whereby FAI representative obtains better sampling attitudes prefer ences US fliers contact just very few leading US fliers before voting such drastic proposals has recommended incor porate present Masters Class Ex pert Class have separate class FAI alone must very careful tail doesnt wag dog have modelers US other parts world 96 Model Aviation District Activities Correction Southern New England RC Championships will held Waterford CT Airport JUNE 5 JUNE 6 Joe Giar dm0 CD has assured meet will conducted very excellent way has past very well run contest RC Prop Busters super job suring everyone good time meet Concord Aero Guidance Society New Hampshire sponsoring World War II Military Sport Scale Fly-In June 13 Giant /4 Scale Flyln July 11 August 29 having RC Sport Scale Fly-In both Flight Static events will held Hopkinton Dam New Hampshire information contact Barry Smith603/863-2480 evening April 20 pleas ure being program Cape Ann Radio Control Club Lynofield MA started question answer period pertaining AMA activities Follow ing gave presentation airplane flight trimming very active group show tell session monitored club President Fred Zealor New Jesey Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Amdete Vce-Premdesste Pete 8ianchini 260 S Broedwey Yonkers NY 10705 Prsnk Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piecatawey NJ 08854 Hank Likee 4 Cory Dr Tows Rite- NJ 08753 Adam Settier 50 Randl Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Welt Throne 208 Windeenere Rd Syrecae NY 13219 Second District Thoughts MAD 6in case wondering what about hasten translate inform refers forthcoming SIXTH MODEL AVIATION DAY IN NEW YORK say New York because WHERE will happen much NEW JERSEY NEW YORK happening Actually DISTRICT 2 spectacular lt central focal point Rockefeller Plaza gravitational destination tourists over world located upon stretch three blocks just above ice-skating rink world-re nowned statue Prometheus himself appears flight executing slowroll Note example following photo graph taken first MAD 1975 appears reaching Horace Hagens airborne chopper microphone seem awe-stricken personal negotiations J Dool Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Depart ment have paid off date year will Saturday August 14 next effort will consist securing Mayor Koch offi cial proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day New York obtained such proclamation five consecu tive years beginning 1975 chore successfully accomplished Jack Fraher continuing AMA member Riverdale area New York hope modelers within striking distance event will attend display airplane models Though contest accepted sense MAD exhibition prizes awarded after session eye-appeal criteria judging celebritytype non-modelers three block long assortment model aircraft numbering hundreds will feature outstanding rally always full coverage will given branches news media will no flying plenty activity will mark day noon until approxi mately 500 pm first MAD 1975 well over 100 modelers placed 250 model aircraft display won derful day enjoyed actual participants also estimated 10000 tourists other spectators thrilled what saw Having grown larger since inception affairs have always yielded AMA its membership fact us fly model airpalnes rich reward form nationwide international publicity favorable sortPR cannot bought dollars alone Members clubs compris ing Radio Control Association Greater New York Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York specializing Control Line working hard make years MAD biggest best ever Please help us participating further details contact Dick Brooks evenings 516/536-6253 started Back 1975 Rockefeller Center Public Relations Depart ment asked General Brooke Allen representing AMA affiliate National Aero nautic Association NAA unveiling bust Charles Lindbergh Rockefeller Center whether would possible stage aviation exhibition Rockefeller Plaza NAA passed question along its affiliate AMA turn contacted local VP assistance Recognizing value magnitude such opportunity lost no time soliciting aid said RCAGNY AMACGNY response immediate highly effective prestige event further enhanced thoughtful action Rockefeller Plaza Public Relations Department headed Miss Rita Gallagher event did take place 1980 1981 consequence am always asked visit club contest going have another MAD So long last answer Saturday August 14 1982 planes unloading conveyances 48th Street entrance Rockefeller Plaza 1000 am order show may begin promptly noon Indoor Contest Board am pleased nounce Merrick Pete Andrews has appointed has accepted position Indoor Contest Board member representing AMA District II Pete re tired engineer resides 100 River Road tollowing picture shows Bob DiMeo Leo Buffinton Paul Duclose busy raffle desk received good response public FAI Rule Proposal A-il Bogota NJ 07603 started aero modeling 1928 resident Philadelphia PA since has engaged phases indoor outdoor flying Beginning 1950 Pete concentrated Indoor models holds national records set during years 1934 through 1980 hon ors include among others follow ing Indoor World Championship distinctions 1970Team Member 1972World Champion 1974Participant 1976Manager World Champion Team 1980Team Member World Champion Team wish Pete well newest modeling pursuit confident outstanding qualifications assignment Pete highly respected Indoor modelers everywhere Building Fund Substantial contributions have made new AMA home Reston VA Somers RC Club Somers NY Blue Angels Club New York City Some donations reported Hence am current day-to-day standing have feeling however still holding earlier rating second highest contributing district country Ill will come out first long run Film Project Committee As Chairman committee can report tht may ex pect sensational developments area Committee member Dave Brown has come up training film program expect will actually pay itself pro duce better fliers shorter time could ask anything Dave will probably detail column shall yield point except say following completion flight training film scheduled premiere Janu ary 1985 shall start work MY entry THE AMA AND YOU Newsletter Note pleased have listed receive copies two District 2 newsletters first entitled Dope Sheet issued Pine Barons Model Airplane Club located Vin centown NJ Speaking eloquently general value newsletters clubs agree Editor Joe Di Cara writes number area clubs have sent us newslet ters have asked exchange welcome has given some new ideas letter importantly learn lot good modeling ideas hear about events would otherwise miss letters brought meet ing read something good pre sented will reprint it' other welcome addition harvest newsletters called LIFTS NewsFlyer Guess what LIFTS abbreviation Give up stands Long Island Fly Together Society Cleverly appropriate dont think Bob Brassell Editor Another deucedly clever title appears top Ed Whittens New York Indoor Times Please add name mailing list may know what YOUR club doing thus position re port readers matters interest Lakehurst Air Show note just received AVP Hank Likes Toms River NJ reads follows Navy Air Engineering Center NAEC Lakehurst NJ presenting another Navy Air Show year 29-30 May Memorial Day weekend years show will feature Navys F-i 8 Hornet F-i 4 Tomcat Navy parachutists Blue Angels addition Oscar Boesch sailplane solo Flying Farmer French Connection Stearman 450 wing walker aerobatics champion Leo E Loudenslager will marvel us aerial skills demonstration Giant model aircraft will commence ii am Saturday Sunday Gates open 10 am both days Errata hasten correct Contest Calendar error appeared last column wit Meet scheduled weekend June 5 61982 being held Radio Control Club Rochester NY should have listed Fun Fly rather SCALE rally believe some confusion event held Rochester MN instead New York understand however AMA has informed error will cor rect time prevent disappointment Hold Press Club President John bister just phoned inform West chester Radio Aeromodeler Society WRAM has voted $1500 contribution AMA Building Fund Isnt wonderful What note end report LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaideeta Joe Elbe, 36980 Valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 NoniS Holgane OH 43527 baird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. PInladelphia PA 19107 Euge,e Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scotndale PA 15883 Toledo 82 annual pilgrimage Mecca ToledoMecca over year show usual well run well attended years Toledo Show hectic usual due meet ings Executive Council Thursday Friday Frequency Committee/industry meeting Thursday night NSRCA meet ing Saturday etc may have looking couldnt find apologize Council meeting quite contrast last very successful getting few ideas passed Particularly gratifying unani mous passage proposal make RC flight training film during 83-84 Now fore CL FF types get case let explain intention follow RC flight training film simi lar efforts dedicated CL FF using funds generated sale cassette copies RC film Production thiswill major effort expected about 90 minutes long intend take two years make would appreciate club has formalized flight training program would send information about reference purposes use finalizing out line film Probably biggest flap recent history AMA put rest Council voted allow CD maintain CD license indefinitely provided maintains continuous membership AMA alcohol/drug use contests once again brought up time resulted stitution rule gives CD irrevocable authority disqualify prevent flying contestant ability fly safely has impaired alcohol drugs believe reasonable approach Council certainly doesnt want appear encouraging use alcohol drugs contests Council feels outright ban would unpopular unreasonable unenforceable. personal ly believe problem either image safety problem greater local flying field sanctioned meets anyway time reverted back last meetings mold took another tack subject splitting up RC Contest Board again shot down flames crazy thing about subject looks majority Council wants change havent able come up way acceptable majority particularly area further proliferation Contest Boards Ill win yet FF team selection finals site selection another sticky problem presented Council Chuck Foreman District IV VP action similar governments affirmative action program Council voted 84 finals must held east Mississippi fact few acceptable sites event east Mississippi particularly maxes increase fly-offs will make trying find site interesting So east coast FFers will have beat bush find suitable site event agree present situation finals seeming al ways end up Taft CA good dont think Council made good move mandating east coast site would prefer revise site selection procedure way would eliminate imbalance votes west coast still leave site selection finalists John Byrne District II VP pushing installation incoming 800 toll free number AMA Headquartersas read last column expense incoming 800 number would terrifically high par ticularly considering likelihood increase personnel handle calls might buy installation outgoing Watts line reducing costs AMA Headquar ters although seriously doubt would cheaper current Americall system no way incoming line would anything additional expense After reading other VPs columns re cently apparent some districts having great results getting donations Building Fund District Ill results have disappointing Come guys gals sts note*j lets let other districts outrun us important project Pass hat club meet ings donate some money club treasury run raffle give proceeds Building Fund anything legal raise funds project Send donations directly AMA simply send note keep informed progress very worthwhile project needs support Come guys need bead Great news presented us Toledo meetingour NPRM Notice Pro posed Rule Making released FCC July 198297 goes well should have new fre quencies late fall action could milestone model aviation should ensure survival RC least next decade Get money Building Fund Delaware District Columbia land S North Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 807 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asocoata Vice-Pramdesss Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bob Chamoine 205 Tpron Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill HeIrs, 2000 Tyvoa Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scony Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 06 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Coart Falls Chsrch VA 22042 Charles spear 252 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Well looks like may have next FAI Free Flight Team Selection Finals east Mississippi 1984 last Council meeting made motion AMA Presi dent instruct FAI Site Selection Commit tee select site east Mississippi 1984 site has used semi-finals would acceptable finals site motion passed 6 4 against 4 abstentions districts voting against motion 3 7 9 11 ab stentions Districts 6 8 10 NAA thought Free Flight fans would like know VP voted particularly districts east Mississippi hope will help build some new enthusiasm program keepit dying East FCC Releases Notice Proposed Rule Making AMA RC Frequency Committee spon sored meeting April 1 Toledo concern ing status new RC frequencies meeting conducted Bob Aberle Com mittee Chairman attendance Com mittee members Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Dr Walter Good Bill Hershberger Fred Marks majority RC industry manu factures members model press special interest group representatives model car boat organizations AMA Executive Council almost perfect timing FCC voted very day release long awaited Notice Proposed Rule Making good news set pace meeting follow Copies NPRM sent immedi ately via first class mail clubs full AMA charter clubs mailing list well editors special newsletter editors mailing list urged circulate NPRM copies club members North Carolina Flying Field Directory Vein Helms AVP North Carolina has sent letter chartered clubs North Carolina advising process preparing directory flying fields state convenience North Carolina modelers visit ing various parts state would appreciate assistance clubs send ing him map directions field person wish have contacted before flying done field aware circumstances may prevent visitor flying would still like have field listed members note map Members Only will make sure directory complies Please use 81A x 11 map brief description field hard find Send reply him quickly possible can have duplicated made avail able clubs free copy directory will sent participating clubs Send information map Vein W Helms 2000 TyvolaRoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scale World Championships Stead Airport Reno NV site 1982 World Radio Controlled Scale Avi ation Championships June 13 June 19 worlds best model builders fliers will assemble compete top honors expected 20 countries will represented District IV Fun Fly Are clubs District IV inter ested hosting District IV Fun Fly terested contact information flying fields facilities what would like see way district-wide fun fly Whats Happening District IV DCRC Bealeton Contest scheduled September 18-19 CD will Mike DeMuth Start making plans attend fine contest weekend outing Tn-County Annual Fun Fly will four fun fly meets held yearone hosted club fourth hosted clubs locations schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th HostValley RC HostStaunton RC Host Rivanna RC April-May May-June Aug-Sept Sept-Oct information contact clubs listed above Brainbusters Spring Free Flight Contest May 16 8 am S pm Petersburg VA Airport Route 460 Events OHLG 020 Replica Mulvihill Peanut Scale C02 Old Timer Gas RC Glider Norfolk Aeromodelers District IV Control Line Championships May 15-16 Petersburg VA information contact Abram Van Dover Tel 1-804-877-2830 Events Racing Precision Aerobatics Stunt Navy Carrier Meade Modelers clubs 11th annual Independence Day Model Air Show will held Ft Meades Range 3 Saturday July 3 11 am 5 pm As always registration parking free anyone holding current AMA membership FCC license welcome participate purpose show demonstrate public aspects hobby possible Although majority participants RC adequate time will allotted Control Line Free Flight Rocketry other facet hobby present Mid-Virginia RC Club June 5-6 Third Annual MVRC Spring Soar-In Variland Two Minute Precision 15 Minute Precision/Dur ation classes Expert Sportsman categories ESL Parameters $500 first event entered $200 additional event Ken Ruhf CD 732-3411 June 26-27 National Soaring Society Soar-In three rounds 15 Minute Precision Duration factored local national prizes must NSS member fly info call Ken Ruhf 732-3411 Thats monthsee flying field Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Puerto flits V Snoth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 13001 a79-O550 Asaincista Vlea-Preedwso John Gorday 115 Baybeny Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jacitoon 108 Thornle CItarlesron Heights SC 29405 Arthar Jonoson 932 Banyan Zeiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McOowell 6621 Rolling Fork Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micaliz2, SR 30866 Sos 1532 Fa1ardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Filth St Shariwar FL 32579 Harry-Sheraw P0 Boa 4506 Birrnnghem L35206 Tow Thacker 2390 Lawrencev,le Hwy. L Decatar CA 30003 Glen Sig Memorial Pattern Meet Jacksonville FL has potential becom ing significant contests district Fifty-two contestants entered includ ing Canada 52 four 14 year old junior members Patti Violett 14 took fourth place Novice banquet Synirday night 102 people enjoyed slide 98 Model Aviation nat s cneap transmitterirs box used drawing winning ticket radio Russ Schultz event director holding box Sig IAemorial first contest en tered Paul Hinds presentation Bill Walt Good showing progress Radio Control its first appearance Nats After over sponsors turned over $1700 Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund workhorses made possible Northeast Florida Model Flying Council Gateway RC Club Although unable attend John Grigg AMA President ably represented AMA meet Thanks efforts Rufus Carswell David Mills Ed Banke Thumb Print off ground newsletter Thermal Thumbers new club Free Flight ers Atlanta GA area addition hosting Free Flight contests promoting model aviation area schools club working promoting Indoor flying Indoor modeling predict will slowly grow popularity Recognizing fact Indoor unique AMA has created Indoor Contest Board John Martin Miami FL new Indoor Con test Board member District V Delta RC Club Greenville MS has just started its club newsletter Buck shot Bull flying Site old Green ville Airport Raceway Road Greenville should happen area want some flying County helped patch up some old runway 23 mem bers pretty good shape place fly next picture Harry Gibbs Timonsville SC model Weedhopper designed built flewall success fully Harry member Gooney Birds Flore,ce SC would like information about Weedhopper drop line Ill send Harry Harrys Weedhopper needed D size battery about 6 behind engine get balance just right last column club said oldest club district now Radio Aeromodelers Montgomery RAMS states two years may well largest club district now have 66 mem bers growing strong Two years now predict over 100 members Any club out want challenge size two years now Joe Gibson lost model swamp near Mobile Fred Fihe volunteered take up spotter search Cessna ground crew gathered model sighted Fred circled spot until foot sloggers found plane Helping another can sure make life pleasant Choppers coming same week got word two helicopter clubs forming district Huntsville RC Helicopter Club applying AMA charter six eight members dedi cated Drew Thigpen going after CD license club can have contest Jerry Collins Northeast Atlanta Helicopter Association also going after CD license new club can also have helicopter contest Dont forget safety dont forget AMA Building Fund Ive gotten several notices clubs have donated $100 Building Fund Id like get III jnes na ucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President Pa Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Assocae Vine-Presidents Lore, Ho,, 843 Hill nd Brook Osilecy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Beoford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Soc 243 Smithejlle MO 04089 Helen 0sen 820 Old Sonlsomme Uneersrny City MO 63132 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 61I zmmer Soc 72 Varna IL 61375 Well sit again trying come up something write about actually have lot write about picking out good things hard Oh well goes never claimed big time writer anyway month Executive Council met Toledo Show Well after meetings over got chance see Toledo Show first time Boy impressed saw things people got chance talk some District VI members hadnt seen awhile never met before really nice place just watch people got meet Loren Hoim AVP Quincy IL Loren very helpful day Council meeting Getting back show ever get chance see large trade show understand have good Chicago year trip Toledo has trip month far have planned go Mint Julep Scale Contest April 24 make contest year Mint Julep contest has grown quite affair past few years Id like enter Ive found cant enter talk mem bership same time Therefore leave flying other fliers Besides year will have spend some time AVPs Ken Kern Bruce Maloney Im sure can spend lot time talking about latest issues such latest creations Im sure Bob Underwood Scale man will too always like talk him about Scale scene way have pretty well set up AVPs clubs now correspond ing clubs hope small problem however have able get AVP northern Indiana surely could use one out would like volunteer pay pretty bad re wards pretty good clubs northern Indiana getting latest moment because cant expect AVPs take greater load already have want job contact immediately Speaking AVPs support group contact times throughout given month will get invitations attend club event just cant make Therefore suggest contact nearest AVP Besides AVP area up what going can probably help out Make use have up ears work flying lessons flying models building addi tion house However still have allowed enough time keep up AMA duties part duties really like reading news letters Please keep coming cases reading newsletters will contact will ever have club Its nice know what going district Well have talked enough really didnt have much talk about after sides told rather show pic tures month have some Last month mentioned went Flying Cardi nals Mall Show Florence KY Well kind enough send some pictures column Im sorry didnt send names captions doesnt matter Ill show anyway July 198299 LUIIIII5 aiiuas wun sneunu IS -4uvancu Glen Sig meet trailing banner made pretty neat entrance mall show area beautiful ship up front featured Darth Vader pilot flashing evesl Very strange Iowa igan esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Drodersen 0 i rc VII VICO-PIeEdenI P 0 Box 1104 Brrnrngham VI 4tl 2 Assistant Vice-President Tony Inaiiano 1655 Rexere Brookfield WI 53005 Associase Vice-Presidenno Jamnt Clark 4444 Woodniem NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Jon, C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th Sr Milmaalnnn WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St Oulath MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tangiemood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorseso Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ran Sears 1328 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Tarry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 column boring says stuff about Air Show Red Baron cares About same column accosted Toledo Big Stoops party Great column month Keep up good work Bob Roach did duty year ago AMA booth Detroit Expo Scottsdale AZ letter alarm over shooting down passing RC model shotgun air show Neither John Grigg nor understood gun shot blanks Phone calls back forth set straight So about column found dull Morgan flak other except ones didnt write during previous term office Amazing reads columns comments Martin Dilly liked Picasso quotation Martin Zealand proud make award presentation Len Roe Grand Rapids last Saturday three plus years Contest Coordinator RC Michigan Executive Council unanimously voted him AMAs Superior Service Award Len accepted congratula tions assembled company WMRAF Swap Meet launched discussion concern over alcohol drug question over air-worthiness some gag air show models such flying dog house lawn mower wheel barrow etc course Council has discus sing alcohol drug subject recent action authorize CD prohibit flying bar competition anyone impaired alcohol drugs See exact language minutes gives means control during sanctioned competition under Contest Directors responsibilities Otherwise means control enforce ment through club flying field rules just checking two clubs happen have rules newsletters have month has rule No 2 another has rule No 12 prohibiting alcohol flying field No mention drugs im pairment other hand Ted White VP District VIII Texas told us about club meets flying field drink beer fly apparently equal emphasis mans ambrosia another mans poison course thats point flying impaired alcohol drugs presents po tential danger others present have now provided remedy competition situation occasion official agent AMA present position authority clubs prerogative make its own field rules treat subject AMA Safety Code has its attendant diffi culties sense Council reluc tant attempt legislation beyond steps taken hear lot Ill go work realistic practical arbitrary categorical Surgeon Gen eral having problems withthe cigarette matter fathers admonition drafted went off war ave women alone Word Joe Svatora President East Wings Model Club Memphis MInow up 50 souls have opened up membership have membership drive nice flying field two miles north Mem phis meet Clintondale School Fraser cant mention Scale Scramble having July 24-25 against own policy East Wingsnice logo nice sound ing name Geez can hear Morgan now Northern Air Modelers have sent check $500 Vince Mankowski Building Fund requesting plaque read Aeromodeling Rewarding Endeav Bob Gero Sr AMA Life Member L46 NAM President Remember whole Gero family running Free Flight events 76 Springfield OH Nats Photo below shows model display line-up Fourth Annual Mall Show CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Lansing MI presented check Vince Toledo Friday morning Council still session Jim Malek CARDS President tells club doing some test work noise Wants know $39 Radio Shack noise meter adequate can tell us Any input may have noise matters should passed Ed Izzo District VP Ed chairs new AMA Noise Committee know am trouble because other clubs making substantial contribu tions Building Fund Hold off guys Well have recap its over lost train thought above other matter Len Roe addressed question able air-worthiness some kinds models odd-ball configurations lets call giant monster models flying underscaled servos linkages hinges structures Air-worthiness general ex amined AMAs definition model aircraft given Safety Code vier-thanair craft engine able carry human being No help industry avenue control probably self-regulating part Some less well concieved cottage industry kits dont know scratch-built model prob ably things could get out hand 100 Model Aviation oomu Ut aianes 81 SnOW LJY.ttJLJ IJLICI5 small Scale models Cox props really nice cheap tool em Air Modellers lshpeming MI presenting $100 check Kathy Leeuen Bay Cliff Health Camp Fourth Annual Mall Show Bay Cliff Camp crippled children Steve Thompson photo Enough now . Al Linder ot tne Vetrolt Aero Modelers pre sents clubs check $500 Build ing Fund Theyll have plaque permanently place new building Whats Grigg doing kid question real imagined need surveillance control Whos paying atten tion Cards letters Paul Smith Contest Coordinator UC FF Michigan Combat flier always combative has written thoughtful letter questioning whether AMA building plan good deal Some may have questions same kind Ill send copy Pauls letter Vince Mankowskis response anyone interested Send self-addressed envelope two ounces worth postage dont gct out fly pretty soon palaver nothing Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII VicePresideot 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents EcO FriedI 5512 Sourhmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasxntnn TX 73064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NE Albocriunrqse NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Grand Prsirn TX 78080 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barnresvln OK 74003 Ed Shearer 2416 Danid Dr Menainin LA 70003 Went Council meeting Toledo since last writing has got biggest showing RC anywhere Everything airplanes boats cars etc met lot old friends over country Canada has some criticism having Council meetings large gatherings such trade shows etc feel im portant VPs visible acces sible public better Toledo some other show meeting talking people went Frequency Committee meeting Thursday night after Council meeting Sure wish could get enthusiastic about proposal Somehow calling 10 kc spread com mercial users operate up 400 watts clear channel exclusive use just doesnt sit well some excitement couple weeks ago Buddy Irwin called said Get video camera hurry over Lake Grapevine Im going lift some dinosaur tracks out canyon seems recent floods uncovered some 90 million year old hadrosaur tracks Haught Corporation volunteered helicopter remove deeply eroded wash Buddy hands tull crosswinds gusting 33 knots rocks weighing about 1/ ton However went well got some excel lent pictures hadrosaur tracks shook up scientific community because 30 ton dinosaur definitely land dweller should have whole area according textbooks under ocean 90 million years ago Oh well much science Some local newsthere will seaplane fun fly August 22 Contact Tom Blakeney 1-214-647-2841 details location Also Metroplex Fun Fly going again Well elections coming up Ill running again District VIII VP However no matter sure vote way modeler have getting representation want AMA Colorado as C Nebraska 0 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Disirici IX Vice-Presideni 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada CO 80005 AasociaO Vice-PreedwOs Robert 8a11 2822 S CotOman Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lao 3701 5 4411 Sr Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Maroern 429 Dogwood Grofoon ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 5163 Cloudas Sloon Falls SD 571 03 column material coming through thoughtfulness courtesy several great District IX modelers Minot ND comes following let ter Robert Moore Secretary/Treasurer Minot Aircraft Modeler Club Sounds group has already adopted ele mentary school Reading March 82 issue District Report noticed two articles involving com ments youth hats off club members Mr John Anderson John came up idea getting club involved Annual Winter Fest held Minot ND organizing Indoor AMA Cub meet fifth sixth graders using school event great success Forty Cubs given out everyone showed contest Model aircraft kits given top three longest flight times club very proud Mr Anderson way working promote model aviation types Since first year club has involved such activity unsure Cubs order Next year hope double order try get other clubs state involved Also have heard something about Seasons Flyers Patchif have information would like hear about Thank time Roberts question about District IX Season Flyer Patch leads well let ter Vince Gutschalk Editor Hanqar Talk newsletter Miniature Aero Sport sters Thornton-Northglen area Colorado Vince shares information regarding Season Patch program 'Would like take opportunity let know MAS have Season Flyer program full swing now going just great put charge program came conclusion best way keep track things get wallet-size cards made up MAS Season Flyer 19 Pilot Month DateWitnesS AUG SEP MAY JUN JUL Approved ASF Chairman OCT _____ _________________ NQV ______ ________________ DBC JAtJ FEB MAR APR July 1982 101 Brian Payton six year old Jonesboro AR Brian saved aluminum cans newspapers purchase Telemaster assisted building flying plane father Mike Payton enclosed have troops turn com pleted cards reason start August end July follows annual awards banquet month October have cards turned end July will give plenty time get patches ordered laid banquet time makes kinda nice reason designed cards wallet-size guys would likely have cards times thus readily available signed off witness Gene Carla Corson share follow ing report pictures Casper WY Casper Airmodelers Second Annual Model Show Sunrise Shopping Mall again year last weekend February over 60 airplanes also some boats cars trains show big success both Sunrise model club Some planes display stages completion gave people idea built two Pitts two jets Sopwith Pup gliders Control Lines others best display member club Marshall Earnshaw showing people repair Nosen J-3 Cub wrecked couple dsvc htfnre rho, AMA display brochures along posters pictures showing flying field some planes action CAP Civil Air Patrol hand run concession stand provide refresh ments participants crowd always doing club turn helps raise money chapter Sunrise merchants helped draw people show big sales ad vertising campaign radio local paper included model show main attractions merchants said best days since Christmas Other news Casperthis may right borderline timing Casper Airmodelers will holding Second An nual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In over Memorial Day weekend May 29-30 Lots prizes super flying site formation contact Bob Ball 2622 South Coffman Casper WY 82601 phone 307 265-5056 Dale Joan Alyea Pueblo CO sent picture below following presenta non Award Excellence earlier year Good news regarding long awaited frequencies granted AMA RCers FCC looks like will available end year Look information item other areas issue past MA issues Good work thanks AMA Frequency Committee Also good news regarding Building Fund reported approximately $1 20000 needed $1 60000 transi tion costs reached first April Toledo Show Look up date Headquarters Also keep associate vice-presidents state busy re ceiving personal club donations patches other available items can receive tax deductible donations will tually collectors items Building Fund drive has completed Associate Vice-President Dick Crowley will sharing total column cover issue August District IX tunate have AVPs have out working AMA Stay con tact with communications hope able recognize newsletter editors have mail ing lists columns news letters excellent source information whats happening District IX appreciate having arrive month Thanks dedicated folks give hours time month share whats happening through club news letters appreciated Arizona torta ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreui District X Vice-President 30757 Rae itnOlolS Rchn Palos Verdes CA B0274 Associate Vica-Presidasts Tony Capobanco 616 Laloma Ate Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 eob Reynolds RI 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ate Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chain Vista CA 92011 Last month mentioned attending San Francisco Vultures annual awards banquet After column sent maga zine received $25 check Building Fund Thanks lot fellows donation also received check San Fer nando Valley RC Flyers Building Fund Its $100 Thanks guys havent club twist arms came across once got chance catch breath function attended month house party new contest coordinators house Harry Apoian invited about 20 couples house dinner general good time asked bring great AMA Indoor film did shown guests well received Everyone said maker Dick Hardcastle really feel subject Well might flies Indoor some real heavyweights guest list Carl Goldberg Irwin Ohisson Sal Taibi Ed Slobod name few great time end month saw leaving rare midweek Council meeting Most held weekends minimize time away work cost three days vacation leave Wednesday Thursday Friday meeting meeting held Toledo prior famous trade show received report new building loan progress Its final stages ground breaking should May next film project will two part film spread over two years building RC trainer flying course cant learn fly film can show no-no etc Yes therell segment repairing also two part film will also put video cassette will sold project will under Dave Browns super vision will put together Jay Gerber also nixed idea removing CD status idle CDs Once CD always CD UNLESS let membership lapse must reapply credentials During meeting received word FCC approved first step request 100 additional frequencies would issue Notice Proposed Rulemaking luck frequencies will avail able years end Special interest group criteria recog nition established meeting group can obtain copy contacting HQ rule book printers should have received yours long before read ing John Worth come up proposal limited contest license fee $10 suggested would allow non-member enter sanctioned meet details need 102 Model Aviation Sky Corral RC Club n January LRI Travis McGin nis rict IX Vice-President Lew Quigiey Lity Pueblo Parks Recreation Department Morris Shanstrom Sky Corral RC Club President Sam Pisciotta auctioneer auction yearly event worked out Im Certain itll good contest though Write have suggestions itll next agenda Well meeting end June Wash ington DC youve got time lot discussion went fact FAI Free Flight team finals selection has West Coast too long motion recommend team finals selection committee find East Coast site 1984 trials passed abstained voting such motion obvious reasons nominated Lee Polansky Distin guished Service Award 10 years work Contest Board passed unanimously nominated Suzi Stream Superior Service Award work AMA booth trade shows also has spent countless hours Pattern tabulator Nats other Pattern meets years too passed unanimously Dont forget order AMA tabletop display next mall show Its sent no cost want show up club drop line promise talk too long asking Building Fund donation Thermals alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed MeCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainocao vic-Presidenu Al Caine, 1607 Soon Sim Pocarello 1083201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 E Viotosbung So Spokane WA 99208 Gick Wickline P0 Box 623 Kiamash Fail OR 97601 Chic Young 29020 tsr Ave Pederai Way WA 98003 Don ZIpoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 will read elsewhere issue FCC has released Notice Proposed Rule Making frequencies given good news began Executive Council meeting day before Toledo Show opened topic What does AMA us anyway comes up Academy now coming us 50 new airplane frequencies shared anyone wasnt FCC fairy delivered other AMA Frequency Committee chaired Bob Aberle did owe members committee great deal work did hard took great chunks personal timeall donatedthat could have used earning living being fain lies Less obvious equally important work done HQ staff Carl Maroney staff deserve hear modelers work above beyond call duty appreciated us now have new Contest Board Indoor models Contest Board mem ber District Xl Daven Hagen Dave dedicated Indoor flier competitor well-known very active Indoor circles ready input about Indoor matters address 19957 5 Redland Road Oregon City OR 97045 Speaking Contest boards now new rules cycle have rules changes get written up submitted contest board member may changes members both RC UC Boards very near future may want send proposals Ill pass Mark envelope contains rules change proposal indicate whether RC UC Word NorWesters Annual will August 1415 conflict Strat-O-Bats meet Strat-O-Bats FAI tune-up has resched uled August 1 Also hear year Misery Meet good weather change Rainier Prairie put up helicopters doing maneuvers down-wind side field Fortunately got cleared upat least particular situation anyone out with Army really need someone can help get Harts Lake site approved use 37 contestants Misery Meet 10 Canada seven Oregon rest locals noted several models lost worst story Tom Cashmans two fly-a-ways motor-bike fell third just recovered sympathies Tom UC circuit will BladderGrabber Kent June 27 may event Kent July 11-12 sure will summer meet Eugene August 15 dont forget Septem ber 11-12 will Washington State UC Championships Sometime October will Stuntathon 82 version heard may Fireball Event flown during Stuntathon get yours built bring along Portland Ill leave descriptions Toledo others want say chance meet John Van Hassel Now John edits Helena Flying Tigers newsletter pleasure meet him discuss things going Big Sky country As remember area should ex cellent places float-plane flying John said knew couple Perhaps someday could get float-plane Circuit established Barnstormers held Building Con test March 27-28 OMSI Portland 21 planes exhibited just used up space allotted quality entries excellent some unique entries Dave Tozer scratch builds designs own stuff entered DH-5 Ray Hess Osprey 2 completely scratch Both first class models Larry Wilson took Best Show P-51Da very nice job April 10-1 1 Corvallis Expo held 61 entries year lots lots very nice airplanes look Some people have exhibited past missed since always have great models show show several models modelers exhibited past showed promise planes out should brought shows everyone can enjoy Larry Wilson repeated Barnstormers win P-Si D got Public Choice Best Show Dick Smith enters models crash took Contestants Best Show very nice P47 Although weather wasnt exactly good Sunday Fun Fly won Len Ledson Klamath Falls entire contest result efforts people several clubs well worth effort attend Since photographer didnt attend Cor vallis Im sure will have photos get will include later column Coming up July 3-4 Haystack 82 Madras Perhaps Dick Tichenor Irwin Ohis son Joe Bridi will show up Dick told working Also July Barnstromers will host annual Bi-Plane Contest Delta Park Portland year date moved 25th July attempt find better weather can get Reno 13th through 19th June World Scale Champs unlikely will have contest caliber area near future thing Scale go Reno some pictures Puyallup Expo Unfortunately dont have info concerning planes they obviously very nice models Pictures Bob Baich July 1982 103 U oy rIIIn MUIIIM LU OVIC meeting Puvallup Expo mcvi vein Ahlberg right Roger Misterek crowd swao meet lovely Stinson JUNIO Box FLIGHTN/ ED WHITTE 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 S Helping Others Thats what about /ping others month have three stories such help ungsters older newcomers need assistance too pro jected statistics advise us near future population older retired indi viduals ndidates aeromodeling will outnumber youngsters Also pictures depict assistance being given Control Line Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Radio Control beginners also need help especially areas aerodynamics craftsmanship first picture shows newcomer HARRY CULVER first model well-conconstructed Easy B made Micro-X kit recommend help BAMA member JOHN ZAIC Harry Junior Trinity School Manhattan lodged Easy B light disc 105 foot high Columbia University Low Library Rotunda Fortunately RON WILLIAMS able balloon down Quite heart pumper ones first day flying Later Harry posted best time 358 Hell back larger improved propeller break four minute mark pleasant outdoor scene photo right above taken retreat center Cascade Mountains BAMA member ROALD TWEET member English Department Augustine College Rock Island IL faculty teaches kids make fly airplanes Roald writes Like other modelers teach modeling continue get frustrated manufactur ers beautifullypictured unflyable kits have probably turned kids off modeling other single source has begun change past few years still kids meet have never seen model fly well Thats dont get hobby would like see magazine turn out some simple fun plans teachers could use time time would benefit anything else picture shows Professor Tweet awarding ribbons beginners AMA Cubs recom mend such groups move fast possible other kits instance Jascos Flash X-1 8 now two-column photo show ing part BEN SASNETTs California group - lets quote Bens letter Just short note let know Ive constant reader column Im still working Juniors Control Line Enclosed shot about half current active members LA VERNE HEIGHTS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meet two three times weekly fly Saturdays hold monthly AMA sanctioned Control Line con test Prevalent designs Phase Phase II' planes powered Cox Black Widows have lot fun Thanks due parent volunteers JOAN KYLE BEN MATHISON really help kids out NORRIE LEVENTHAL helps contest JIM PETERSEN has come through prizes discounts HOBBY BENCH Glendora kids shown fifth grade have first third sixth several seventh graders too Beginning Aero Modelers Association BAl4A gathering together good group helpful modelers need par ticipation too An annual membership period -it takes publish 10 issues BAMA s newsletter Star Skippers costs $10 cover part expenses mem bership lists helpful modeler willing answer discretion questions individual modelers groups trying get started Send membership checks made out order Ed Whitten/BAMA address above Thanks - inners young old whether Control Line Free Flight Radio Control oriented * * * * Keep building - keep flying trying See next month 104 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT put out monthly newsletter too Keep up good work kids Sean Gillette Rusty Kimbrough David Harmon William Kyle Middle row Rolfe Timmons Haruhi Ross Mark Mathison Bottom Doug Hill Scott Panzarella Sergio Hererrathe La Verne Heights Model Airplane Club