Limits Insurance Coverage Models Over 55 Pounds Requires Spectator Separation Flight Line Least 65 Feet Flying Models Over 20 Pounds AMA Executive Council June 26 1982after considering possible actions connection membership concerns over expanding potential danger involving large heavy models flown close prox imity spectator crowdsvoted clarify AMA Safety Code regard situa tions noted above Reflecting growing negative membership reaction publicity about large models ex pressing need line drawn some concerning AMA accommodation activity includes such models Council adopted limit already effect Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC AMA Safety Code currently says models weighing over 20 pounds single straight line must established separate spectators persons essential flight operations ncil has defined amount separation least 65 feet between spectator line and flight operations Council further defined flying models over 20 lbs weight limit per missible models flown accordance paragraph 4 General section AMAs Safety Code shall beSS lbs 25 kilograms taking actions effective immediately upon receipt information anyone involved flying models over 20 pounds Council noted general principle governs AMA insurance coverage matters less what flown flown Thus indi cated flying models heavier 55 pounds large unpopulated area such desert uninhabited lake area might very safe therefore need insurance coverage flying such models contests model demonstrations club ac tivities public might expected congregate risk exposure unaccept able AMA officers responsible establishing safety policies practices meantime AMAs new Safety Com mittee study further subject large heavy models view toward possible further modification clarification ficial AMA Safety Code Until Safety Committee produces recomendations subject however above requirements have same effect changes Code making its rulings Council noted previous lifting former 40-lb Safety Code weight limit response membership requests told good safety record models 40- 50pound weight range establishing higher limit Council indicated too models weights double previous limit have involved crash es though injuries have volved potential acceptable summary line has drawn again minimum separation between spectator flying activities has provided Meanwhile AMA Safety Committee will consider whether further safety pro visions recommended Synopsis- Executive Council Meeting 6/26-2 7 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately August 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting August should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie 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-Il 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-VIII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX AVP-IX Proxy Dick Crowley substitut ing VP Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA President Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Howard Crispin Mike Mas John Preston Frank Garcher Bob Aberle attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Carl Wheeley Publications Director Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements preliminary financial report just concluded RC Scale World Championships continued page 91 Trans Am Raffle Report April 1982 issue Model Aviation page 78 told learning fund raising raffle held connection 1981 Trans Am Rally conflicted Federal lottery laws therefore cancelled its original form required payment tickets participate same time indicated until March 1 1982 could participate revised version program did require raffle tick et purchase time appeared would possible proceed award prizes originally intended However since announcement ap pears program still problem re gard lottery laws AMA Executive Council has decided cancel program entirely offer refunds anyone purchased raffle tickets Thus awards will made offering refunds submit ticket stubs proof purchase noted cost program exceeded income ticket sales entry fees AMA souvenir sales miscellaneous donations Thus project ended deficit status hoped therefore raffle refunds will minimized request re funds since may treat purchases contributions worthy cause Rally great event will go down AMAs history tremendous model flying achievement meantime books need closed financial aspects project Requests refunds will honored time during 1982 Please send ticket stubs AMA PR Department 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 88 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New Satety Ruling Effective Immediately- Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 DATELINE REND NV Time flashes time write another column time Reno Ill try highlight few happenings seventh RC Scale World Championships So people involved effort becomes difficult list lets start Bosses Patty Groves very affectionately known WWW Contest Manager assigned myriad de tails required tie everything together husband Monty Contest Director contest magnitude means sweat worry sweat work sweat run start sweating very good job well done full thanks AMA FAI two people efforts Without two meet could have total disasterwith total success Bob Rae Underwood handled hos pitality chores escorting tour groups ladies welcoming foreign teams chasing out airport retrieve model boxes lost transit Ken Wardrip members Hill Country Flyers Club supported flight line activities chasing fliers hangar flight line Yeo man duties performed Phil Abbinanti members Reno RC Club man woman pitched bull work needed kind meet folk credit Reno area people responsible getting meet day registration subsequent happenings people made contest work too numerous men tion thanks AMA FAI go out THE CONTEST Forty three competitors representing 14 countries converged Reno Sunday registration orientation entire person neljudges jury contestants supporters AMA staff housed fed Circus Circus HotellCasino thanks support both Bill Bennett Bill Pennington Facili ties excellent people hotel warm cheerful especially Black Jack dealers took money Out field contestants assem bling checking aircraft renewing old friendships meeting new people generally getting lay land Bob Wischer tempted fly sport ship check out area allowed flying crashed minor damage takeoff due broken wire aileron servo Bob Underwood stepped Hiper Bipe flew successfully Thin air 5000 fect altitude verified attempted axial roll turned out bar rel configuration loss great gobs altitude local modeler told plans call 25 stuff 4 IT BEGINS Monday day commenced Bob Underwood flying sample flight train judges caliber judge need ed real training Field limits due parked full-scale craft planes takeoff active runway proved quite tight possible contain provided pilots exercized care Static judging began after flight judge training activities ceased noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Very brief speeches welcome Tony Aarts behalf FAI behalf AMA followed raising individual flags participating country accompanied national thems beautiful event moving almost reverent culminated Monty Groves declaring contest officially open frightening high explosive blast adjoining field timed exactly Montys final words Static judging continued after opening ceremonies Stand-off Scale judges worked late night completed 25 aircraft F4C judging Precision Scale much meticulous requiring nearly hour judge aircraft end day Monday completed five aircraft cluding perfect example Scale craftsmanship have ever seen museum cali ber reproduction Swedish Tiger Moth 7 pm team managers meeting held clear up rules questions others related operation meet Again field limits defined assure team very clear idea limits would applied Relative wind directions takeoff landings discussed occasions would require reflight meeting ended retired dinner Black Jack tables AND WE CONTINUE Flying started Tuesday morning F4 Stand-off first event go Austra lians got honor first flight soon found meaning term density altitude Takeoff successful follow ing straight flight maneuver some what low altitude low speed 180 degree turn proved fateful Ryan STM fell out air smote old Mother Earth Damage minimal again flew next round went Tuesday Wednes day successive flier going school preceeding flights eventually pilots learned handle flying 5000 feet above sea level Weather turned very warm Tuesday morning rain high winds Wednesday afternoon causing halt F4 flying FAI jury chief judge Monty Groves CD dis cussed weather limited time remain ing fly premier event F4C decided suspend further F4 flying until after com pletion F4C good decision F4C really tough contest Tough air craft competitors judges organizers workers tough everyone weather gangs up against becomes shattering Thursday afternoon Wednesday rained out Nearly Friday very hard working flight line crew headed Betty Stream last F4C flight finished mid-afternoon showed ol Mother Nature quicker US team came upon some very hard times Bob Wischer destroyed totalled de molished re-kitted etc brand new air craft very first competition flight crashing onto apron devastating manner Bob equally devastated George Rose few significant problems managed get some good flights able return home minor damage fine aircraft Earl Thompson lucky flight third round spelled dis aster recently rebuilt Focke-Woif put ting such condition probably will never fly again alL good showing single thing ashamed THE REST OF IT Im going give blowby-blow description entire contest nor am going list winners Turn back Bob Wischers special report Better should mention some happenings necessarily order happened Pic ture mind about President responding warning dust-devil blowing up field running out help lower umbrellas over judges fumbling release catch still standing after dust-devil passed holding shaft inside out umbrellaagonizingly embarrassed watching same dust-devil carrying chief judges new hat 300 yards down ramp Picture Charlie Chambers breaking up ducted fan Stand-off model its attempted first flight spending better part Tues day night Jerry Nelsons house rebuilding putting creditable second round flight destroy third round flight due loss power tuned pipe came loose Picture Bob Rae Underwood running course used car over Reno try ing find lost model box belonging Finnish team finally locating Reno Airport Picture FAI jury feigning p flight line friend d snap blackmail photo Picture delay ing meet few moments brand new Lear Fan full-scale aircraft taxi everyone rushing grab cameras quick shot picture awe stood Lear Fan model number two lifted off runway its maiden flight full view FAI participants around worlda sight never forgotten picture awards ceremony Scale contest antique home-built full-scale aircraft backdroptruly awe inspiring ITS OVER Once again AMA has successfully host ed World Championship event thanks next page September 1982 89 Presidents Corner continued people donated time effort make contestants very reason contest enjoyed meet felt well treated have said before again thank everyonewith very spe cial thank Patty Monty Groves folks done good Two years now World Champion ship Scale meet will held Le Bourget Airport near Paris France US team did fare well Reno Le Bourget. OUR BUILDING IT IS STARTED June 27 official ground breaking ceremony took place site new home impact struc ture will have future model aviation cannot measured thc cost dollars cannot measured standards now have know will first time history national model aeronautic organization will own its home contributed accomplishment can justly take pride achievement completes step final step formal opening should take place early next year day will fully discernable entity true force world aviation standing proud show world can-do organization Stand proud Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Gary Qakins Editor Prop Wash newsletter Minneapolis MN Piston Poppers Control Line club writes Contest Director testing idea has some merits idea generally accepted intangibles Contest Direc tor performs impossible test main thing CD must know use rule book Any questions answered rule book Thanks Gary agree am going continue monitor CD business continue report directly members until thing cools off Nona Suhr late Arthur Shurs wife writes am happy hear Baby engines safe arrival AMA museum looking 18-inch aluminum pro peller Bob Cowles Arts good friend avid model buddy asking around - lonely hours have resorted reading model airplane magazines including Model Aviation Art would have never believed AMA Associate Vice-President William Ken Kern Bedford IN AVP District VI writes Ive talked Jim Sears about think should have word CD issue Once CD license issued Contest Director has sanc tioned contest dont think alone will keep him up date rule changes think good CD will keep up no reason refresher exam think someone nuts bringing up After get right old CD AMA grass roots Daniel Jayne Editor Balsa Bums newsletter Port City RCers Muske gon MI writes Club member Tim Holmes flew model plane month De cember 1980 through December 1982 snow sleet wind rain hail what-haveyou contacted Hardy Brodersen asked him season flying award Tim Three months later Hardy mailed beau tiful mounted award glass over am writing thank Hardy Brodersen doing good job thank AMA Daniel am publishing information nationally see anyone can top Tims record agree Hardy think AMA district VPs doing fine job What use retrieve model air planes Nashville Tennessee Horses course knew picture right isSundowner horse lives Nashville Pretty Robin Kaye rides him around everywhere retrieve Michael Fars chuck glider Does Sundowner build fly own planes So far has shown little interest chuck gliders does enjoy eating grass Shown above snap three important Radio Control fliers Nashville TN area Left right David Smith Kathleen Millar Hanil Helman Hanil holding Tn-Pacer flies beautifully See next month. Donut Fly Control Line Models Near Power Lines 90 Model Aviation Jack Coan Editor important South Dadein theIa area sent picture modelers club turned out greet Kenon Visit California Owner builder flier Gee Bee Roy Wagner shown kneeling Gary Greksa holding big plane left Editor Jack Coan middle Distinguished visitor big-time California modeler Ken Willard far right hope doesnt crash kids. Steve Healey President South Dade RC Club Tom Polite Secretary/Treasurer way Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Big Milestone June 28 1982 major date AMAs history Thats day AMA granted loan almost million dollars $940000 build its new Headquarters Visitors Center Model Aviation Museum AMA President John Grigg Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski myself met morning 28th office Silver Spring MD settle final paperwork required obtain such loan others presentabout eight 10 lawyers bankers contractor us went smoothly Vince laid groundwork during previous several months provide data documentation required have ever through house loan settlement experience multiply about hundred times over get some idea what involved least four sets lawyers took partto represent bank county Industrial Revenue Bond agency us AMA paid services out Building Fund because thats way system works addition previously paid another set lawyers find us bank willing lend us money build building thats behind us now contrac tor already well building schedule calls December 1982 completion fact already startedon hand shakeas soon gotten building permit week before Vince done advance work well AMA Executive Council assembled day before loan settlementon Sunday June 27to have official ground-breaking ceremony Synopsis continued page 88 RenoJune 13-19 indicated no AMA subsidy needed event expected show profit b An unusually heavy amount recent AMA correspondence concerned safety aspects large models some positive Council action needed c Recent incidents involving full-scale aircraft models would detailed d Groundbreaking AMAs new build ing would take place Sunday June 27 construction loan settlement next day e Agenda material submission deadline Council meetings clarifiedsix weeks prior meeting f Clarification Contest Calendar format needed dispel current confusion A Minutes last April meeting approved adoption various clari fications corrections previously submitted Council members B Reports heard including Executive Vice-President following committees Scholarship Building Fund Film Projects RC Frequency Contest Director Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats part history recorded video tape photos Frank Garcher representing hobby industry previously raised about $50000 AMAs behalf presented first Presidents Legion Honor award Toledo last April simple grand affair included former AMA President Earl Witt brought gold shovel some good words former AMA President Johnny Clemens Headquarters building project initiated under Johnnys term office took shape during Earls term will celebrate its grand opening next summer during John Griggs term Future Milestone AMA will officially 50 years old 1986 time new home will well settled able host fitting celebration golden anniversary will looking ideas make whole year 1986 something special model aviation ideas hereby solicited brainstorm Jot down random thoughts Scribble pet ideas can make greatest year history Send AMA HQ compilation potential year long pro gram Maybe will have contest best ideas can carried out Food thought Meanwhile just finished great RC Scale World Championships Reno Lincoln Nats set August 1-8 Nebraska getting ready send teams other World Championships Russia Control Line Scale Sweden Control Line Combat Speed Team Race Aerobatics salt Romania Indoor So lot happening much excitement topper expected opening up new RC frequencies later year activity continues grow generate interest members can very likely add new item celebrate 86 hundred thousandth member might happen sooner10% year will 19841 Procedures Nats Sites Safety Special Inter est Groups Museum Contest Coordination Key Man Compensation addition reports NAA President re quest John Grigg recommendations replace retiring Scale Contest Board Chairman Some actions resulted reports included below C Agenda Actions following actions taken response discussions concern ing previously submitted agenda topics proposals also result some committee reports 1 Building Fund Continuance Although noted Building Fund campaign reached its basic goal $160000 over $190000 donated date ap proved unanimously continue fund raising program indefinitely help offset building construction loan expenses However noted original fund incentives patches plaques etc would contin ued beyond 1982 order initial donors would retain special recognition benefits 1982 campaign 2 Film Projects proposal produce video tape version AMAs previously ap proved films project concerning building flying RC model considered vote delay decision until next Council meet ing defeated 6 7 against 237810 ED EVP approved unanimously proceed project originally ap proved Ted White appointed chairman committee oversee project 3 Bylaws agreed several chang es needed clarify intent some sections new AMA bylaws com mittee headed Bill Mathews draft rec ommendations next Council meeting 4 Frequency Committee Bob Aberle briefed Council latest status report received unanimous approval two new Frequency Committee documents Phase-In Plan New Radio Control Frequencies New RC Frequency Identification Con trol System also approved unanimous ly Phase-In Plan mandated use AMA sanctioned competitions ef fective FCC approval new frequencies further approved Council establish position within district ranking equivalent As sociate Vice-President called Frequency Co ordinator names listed regularly along AVPs masthead Model Aviation motion passed 8 4 against 2568 1 abstained EVP 5 Noise Committee Chairman Izzo re ported committee accumulating data constructing plane utilizing known techniques noise suppression 6 1982 Nats Procedures Document Fore man reported help Charlie Spears Nats procedures will sembled book form Indoor Nats will two-day event Pershing Auditorium Lincoln NE Out door FF site will University Nebraska Field Laboratory near Mead choice particular fields according wind direction 7 Safety Committee Mathews reported Don Lowe will accept chairmanship committee after November 82 Council approved Lowes appointment committee could begin operating 1983 8 AMA Museum President announced recommendation Museum Curator Frank Ehling following have appointed members Museum Committee Dr Walt Good John Pond George Aldrich 9 Special Membership Disabled Mathews reported developed trial year membership based same rate senior citizens also proposal would distributed Council voting next meeting 10 District Youth/Beginners Coordinator Dick Crowley presented T McGinnis propos al have district representative can specialize helping youth newcomers compiling information communicating VPs AVPs available resources VP appointed ranking Contest Co ordinator term concurrent appointing vice-president motion adopt program did receive second President directed formal proposal well job descrip tion presented McGinnis before next Council meeting item further considered 11 Contest Board Procedures page Contest Board Procedures Document Analysis Proposals Contest Boards has manufacturing first several continued page 93 September 1982 91 Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four Applicants Four students have announced co equal winners 1981 Glen Sigafoose Memo rial Scholarships Glen Sigafoose founder president Sig Manufacturing Co lost life 1980 Pitts Special aerobatic biplane piloting crashed during airshow Since Glen always deeply concerned en couraging young modelers educations Sig Scholarship Program established suitable memorial supported donations Glens friends Sig Manufacturing Co AMA administering program supplement basic AMA Scholarship Program Any student AMA member has applied regular AMA Scholarship Program automatically considered Sig program basis modeling per formance financial need No set number winners picked year Dan Abel attending Central Missouri State University Warrensburg MO working Aviation Technology depart ment Dan attended first Nationals shortly before first birthday waited until eight build first model Delta Dart Since 1976 has missed competing Nationals once has also worked Delta Dart programs help start other potential modelers along path has taken Dan involved different phases model aviation including Hand-Launched Gliders RC Sailplanes Control LineScale instrumental forming RC club college now serves its president currently member McDonnell Douglas RC Model Airplane Club Thermaleers FF Club Eagle Scout has camped hiked 49 states several Canadian prov inces earned letters track crosscountry three years high school played school bands Barry Zeigenfuse working toward de gree electrical engineering Penn State made Deans List first semester active student member Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers works 20 35 hours week electrical draftsman Pollack Research Design high school wrestled Varsity Team four years received awards aca demic excellence American Bio graphical Institute Whos Among American High School Students Barry has built flown FF OHLG models member Daniel Boone Silent Fliers has competed since 1978 January 1981 issue Model Build er magazine featured Barry Young Free Flighter theMonth 1980 Nationals Barry took first place established new national record Category Ill Gas FF Senior class David Nelson enrolled aeronau tical engineering program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL completing requirements private pilots license has interested aviation life David member Central Massa chusetts Radio Control Modelers Westboro MA earliest achievements tak ing first Junior division Sport Scale 1976 Nationals J-3 Cub 1978 David took first place New England Championships Fitchburg MA flying custom Stearman 1980 flew Great Lakes T2-1 A-i Senior Expert class Nationals placed first frequently flies models airshows demonstrations New England attending Tahanto Regional High School David member National Honor Society three years rep resentative Boys State Annual State Historical Conference J Paul Trestan enrolled University Toledo majoring Mechanical Engineer ing graduated honors St Fran cis de Sales High School 1980 member National Honor Society Paul interested skiing computer program ming has worked extensively fathers business Paul has member Weak Sig nals 1978 present Toledo Flying Tigers 1976 present has served training officer Flying Tigers 1980-81 Club Champion Paul very interested RC Racing events participating Formula 1 Quarter Midget Quickie 500 races southern Michigan norh tern Ohio placed second Senior class Quarter Midget 1980 Nationals designed successful Sport Pylon plane now produces fiberglass fuselages it has flown tail dragger tricycle gear configurations congratulate 1981 winners win ners 1982 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship awards will selected among have already applied 1982 AMA Scholarship Program 1981 Sig Memorial Scholarship winners above 1RI David Nelson Barry Zeigenfuse continuing clockwisewinners Paul Trestan Dan Abel four co-equal winners program established honor Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufacturing Company Dulles Expo 82 quarter million people according post-show estimates visited Dulles Airport northern Virginia over weekend June 26-27 They saw Concorde supersonic transport C5A military transport plane lots private planes ultralights helicopters Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron twentieth birthday Dulles Airport ultramodern facility serving Washington DC metro area Dulles few American airports regular Con corde supersonic service London Paris Its spacious facilities joy traveler plane-watcher Dulles throws itself birthday party people three states turn out see show show year model air show flying part entire Expo Flying taxiway visible spectators apron observation areas terminal Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron put five rousing shows opening Expo Saturday morning Squadron exhibiting its models roped-off area shade wing C5Athe largest military transport world Representatives AMA I-IQ also turned out passing out literature answer ing questions about model aviation lot questions about AMAs new Headquarters building Reston VA few miles away announced local papers groundbreaking building Sunday local residents excited curious Luther Huxs fabulous RC Space Shuttle see September 1981 Model Aviation flew five shows team member Bill Hersh berger also member AMA Frequency Committee piloting carrier plane crowds gasped Shuttle pulled smoothly away its transport cheered wildly Luther brought rolled out right front Luther puts lot practice flaring Shuttle model looks like prototype though has much better glide ratio big Columbia Luther has now flown Space Shuttles 140 times air shows over area course big Columbia busy Sat urday too lifted off Cape Canaveral 1100 am Squadron just getting show word Columbia achieved orbit came through Luthers Columbia making its approach announced crowd just after touchdown Concorde joins show Sunday afternoons show got what probably spec tacular warm-up act air show has British Airways Concorde taking off its regularly-scheduled London trip taxied just behind Squadron setSynopsis continued page 93 listed concerns voting rules changes President ask Contest Board Coordinator communicate Boards explaining listing necessarily priority order 12 Magazine Editorial Policies response question about whether official editori al policy should exist Executive Director advised Publisher would tempt develop basic editorial guideline record also noted general Executive Council adequately can does act necessary control editorial policies 13 Special Events Director Replacement Worth reported Public Relations De partment now consists Geoff Styles PR Director Doug Pratt Special Events Manager Lou Ward PR Secretary also noted reorganized department oper ting up crowds gathered watch show rare treat Concorde lifted runway raised its nose landing gear disappeared team members knew however surprise store waited watched Suddenly Concorde reappeared landing lights bright against noon sky no 1000 feet above ground made magnificent highspeed pass right over crowd banked around Dulles Tower vanished time good No sooner sound its engines died down Phil Coopys Christen Eagle leaped air its famous snaproll takeoff show As Dick Roe teams manager announcers said Concorde tough act follow did Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron 26 air show teams sponsored AMA air show team members unpaid volun teers build fly maintain won equipment own expense team may 50 shows flying season entirely own time ating accordance plan previously approved Council 14 Plan Membership Sales Hobby Shops 15 Mailing Service Industry 15 Cost WATS Line Study above three agenda items have deferred until next full Council meeting will reported upon Executive Director 17 Publishers Meeting Discussion con sidered whether meeting editors pub lishers modeling press would helpful improving rapport between AMA no definitive action taken 18 Surplus Magazine Shipment Policy Executive Director reported under contract AMAs new magazine print er no surplus should accumulate therefore no longer problem concerning what whether charge surplus maga zines 19 Headquarters Authority Concerning Sanctions response Executive Direc tors request procedural clarification con cerning issuance sanctions under new contest coordination criteria approved issue sanctions approved coordinators meets scheduled prior May holding sanctions received meets scheduled after May 1 until coordinators resolve traditional meet conflicts 20 Membership Status After Losing CD Rating approved individual loses CD status due non-renewal membership upon rejoining shall al lowed reenter membership Leader Member status 9 3 against 48 10 21 Airworthiness/Giant Models Concern over existence unusual flying model next page September 1982 93 Scenes DuKes Expodisplays set up under wing C5A Model Aviators Normally Norace Fly Full-Scale Airports Did know fly airports have received federal funds owners/operators bound agreements certain things Well agreements referred Sponsor Assurances Sponsor Assurance No 22C requires airport operator notify full-scale aircraft condition would affect full-scale traffic airport Normally notification done Notice Airmen NOTAM effective NOTAMs should issued least two hours before airport will affected Therefore notice applies operation recommend discuss apsects airport operator towards gaining his/her assistance issuing appropriate NOTAMs Any questions concerning can referred AMA HOattention Geoffrey StylesDirector Public Relations structures such dog houses giant mod els expressed Council members regard danger potential After considerable debate motion approved 55 pound weight limit 25 kilossame Canadian weight limit imposed upon model aircraft effective immediately motion passed 12 1 against 5 As further safety measure requirement separation spectators flight line generally agreed necessary approved unanimously interim measure pending Safety Committee recom mendations minimum 65 feet distance between spectators flight line shall imposed models over 20 pounds connection criteria paragraph five general section AMA Safety Code Note Headquarters directed issue emergency notice announcing mandates effective immediately upon re ceipt notice 22 Agenda Items six weeks advance deadline submission reaffirmed President noted truly urgent emergency item could admitted agenda Council approval 23 Traditional Meets authority VPs shift dates such meets reaf firmed such shifts could affect ad jacent districts approved unanimously such changes would made after consultation vice-presidents dis tricts potentially affected also considered limit traditional meets per club per category item deemed time critical thus deferred next full Council meeting meantime Headquarters asking Contest Coordinators clubs under jurisdiction have traditional meet year Identification traditional meets published Contest Calendar capital letter T approved unanimously 24 Telephone Number Publication desirability such publication concerning elected appointed AMA officers acknowledged noted some officials wish Pros cons attitude discussed con clusion Council cannot mandate volun teer officials allow phone numbers displayed publically 25 Officer Responsibility/Authority/Lia bility Examples given whereby elected official Academy may witness unsafe flying activities discussion expressed officials minimum obli gation responsibility warn fenders Beyond legal questions appear involved need further consideration meantime aid identifying elected official Academy President directed elected officials license cards have printed appro priate title holder Also Bylaws Committee requested draft disciplinary action proposal possible inclusion Standing Rule Bylaws 26 Scholarship Criteria Ref November 81 minutes President directed Scholarship Committee draft proposal de fining add need present schol arship criteria 27 More Space VP Columns pro posal increase space magazine page per VP considered approved 5 6 against 1 3 6 7 ED Pres 3 ab stained EVP NAA 4 28NAA Mailing proposal approve mailing AMA members no cost AMA major medical insurance offer Nation al Aeronautic Association approved unanimously opening message will featured AMA letterhead stationery compliance Council directives complete package distributed review Council directed cover letter bear note effect no AMA indi vidual officer officials benefit directly health package offer 29Trans Am Raffle Noting advice AMAs legal counsel decided raffle cancelled deadline date claiming refund after date un claimed money will turned over Building Fund unanimously approved HQ offer refund raffle ticket holders upon proof purchase demand 30Awards Two Fellowships ap proved also two Superior Service awards Distinguished Service award publicity concerning will follow presentation 31Next Meeting approved next Council meeting will held Nats August 4 9 11 pm 10 minutes past NominatingCommittee meet ing adjournment 10 1 against 8 1 abstained 10 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aumescisne Vic.Pviniejmsts Roben C erodeur 406 Main Steet NauiuoNH 03060 Doe KmfttPOBooIa2873HerisaneLn.DumburMAO2332 Al NovOtfltk 4 Baverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 As Chairman Noise Committee feel important begin accumu late some data order form basis decisions actions will taken future Noise Committee Fred Kruse has appointed member com mittee has agreed accumulate data us fashion outlined letter below Although noise reduction retention flying sites heavily entwined very little quantitative information effectiveness mufflers has published have calls manufacturers provide figures effectiveness devices have several articles listing test results selected group engines mufflers date however quantity data available still sparse opinion information muffler/engine combinations will remain scarce until modelers some thing about ourselves Through network chartered clubs have ability build broad data base muffler/engine combinations enough clubs conduct noise surveys using guidelines article data collected collated sorted published might able help ourselves battle retain flying sites Certainly re sults would satisfy scientific commu nity could help us make informed choices just perhaps few fields may saved am willing serve asacollector collator sorter will send data became involved problem Early last year Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club decided would like take look muffler rule use flying field require muffler 15 cubic inch larger engines no stipulation concerning effective ness Because nearly club members deeply concerned about retaining field weve excellent compliance spirit rule occasional problem installation does show up club members nearly always suggests noise problem corrected before offend ing airplane returns field feel would like base actions quantified maximum noise level rather rule based displacement Because little information available general model press giving quantitative noise information decided conduct own survey field using simple tech niques available low cost equipment established committee decide what kind procedure would use what kind equipment would buy equipment needed conduct nonscientific survey easily obtainable sound level meter use purchased Radio Shack carries catalog number 42-3019 cost $3995 Engine rpm taken Heath kit tachometer Near ly club has member its equivalent other item needed 50 ft tape measure stake out 10 meters 328 ft between airplane sound meter technique chosen very simple can performed just few moments flying field what 1 Meas ure out 10 meters mark out two points 2 Set sound meter weighting Slow response 3 Have owner model hold ground body side op posite muffler exhaust 4 Go full throttle measure rpms 5 Point air plane sound meter 10 meters away meter knee height read sound meter 6 Repeat left right rear measure ments Always position body clear line sight between noise source meter place body directly line muffler exhaust NOTE Make sure engine size make model accurately recorded prop manufacturer model diameter pitch Left right relative look ing aft towards nose aircraft other point field relatively clear obstructions takeoff strip located least 150 yards closest trees no hard reflective sur faces within close proximity take measurements have some type re flective surfaces such building near field take measurements would appreciate would note data supply Figure 1 copy survey form using believe shape propeller well engine rpm muffler design factors noise emitted aircraft feel im portant record type propeller classify muffler design type suggest attempt made use following terms classifying design principles mufflers Expansion volume chamber larger volume cylinder FIo ThruOpen both front back allow air flow through center muffler 94 Model Aviation Engine Mfg______________ Model _________ Dispi__________ Aircraft _________________ Propeller Mfr ____________Type ________ Size&Pitch _____ x _____rpm _______ Muffler Mfr _________ Design ___________ Mods Front _______ DB Left _______ DB Right ______DB Rear ______DB Test Date//YrIMoIDay Fig 1Survey Form Tuned PipeDouble tapered cone design mak ing use reflected wave achieve improved scavanging Tuned Pipe Muffler Uses same principle tuned pipe addition shell surround second taper unit Man foldConducts exhaust gases away en gine does provide restriction expansion exhaust Restrictor Depends upon restriction free flow gases cause muffling effect Using above terms will enable muffler information coded New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Basside NY 11361 Aman VPrdents Pete Bianohini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dread, B Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Ukw 46 Cory Or. Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Settler SORandi Rd. No A-2 Sotrenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemare Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts get right down scope responsibilities demanding attention AMA vicepresident parallels US Senator Congressman share duality represen tation hand have same time duty what best ALL AMA members no matter dis trict found other hand responsible well own district have elected us represent NATIONAL problems DISTRICT problems should ALL receive consideration would give actually sitting Executive Council personally casting votes extent realize position trust taken lightly act accordingly ie thoughtfully greatest care Two Days Flying Knights can make THE FLYING KNIGHTS model flying field Lakeview Road Ham burg NJ August 14 15 assured Gil Lange President Randy Bittinger Secretary THE FLYING KNIGHTS OF HAMBURG NY INC will two days flying fun years Big Fly ing Scale Rally listed March Fig 2Example Completed Survey Form computer type muffler can used sorting generic type direction location muffler exhaust also importance engine mounted upright side-mounted muffler exhausts rear no need indicate exhaust location Any other exhaust arrangement should noted would like help project please forward information following address Fred Kruse P0 Box 849 Salem NH 03079 edition column along other Dis trict II happenings Funk Wagnalls de fines rally meeting assembly persons common purpose Gil describes clubs imminent happening words year August 14th 15th Flying Knights sponsoring first SCALE RALLY annual get-together RCers western New York northern Pennsylvania southern Canada areas have run gauntlet ofFun-Flies Own Things Airshows almost 20 consecutive years sincere opinion has never much interest excitement generated type Flying Meet have witnessed Scale rallies Northeast Canada cause unbelievable popularity type meet changing format will hosting Scale Rally year really definite trend toward Rally type get-together Lakehurst Weekend Memorial Day week end TIME Naval Air Engi neering Center PLACE exten sive air show hosted US Navy Model aircraft demonstrations included program among other events announced column last issue good time thanks Navy particu lar CO NAEC-LAKEHURST Captain RM Kraft once again allowing modelers conduct flight operations base information readers may aware fact Lakehurst has long scene model aircraft contests Hopefully will continue such years come thanks exemplary conduct site modelers have flown shot made part large throng spectators relaxing front three huge dirigible hangars large version ofOld Glory its threshold Old Time Eagles MAC Jupiter Pluvius has taken toll district spring major victim OLD TIME EAGLES annual AERO PICNIC funtype competition rained out May 23rd has now re-scheduled August 29th Famous Dean OLD TIME ERS Joe Beshar CD format consists Control Line Free Flight Rubber Electric C02 Junior RC combined Sport Old Timer highlight af fair will Balloon Bust ie buy helium-filled balloon name launch away balloon picked up greatest distance field win RC system Meantime rubbing hands glee because fee per balloon $5AJ0 proceeds will donated AMA Building Fund hours will 900 am 500 pm place Thompson Park/Lincroft NJ Exit 109 Garden State Parkway proceed 2 miles west Rt 520 Park no entry fee Sponsor ship Model Airplane News magazine refreshments courtesy Tuscan Dairies AMA Building Fund Developments expect participate ground-breaking ceremonies Reston VA June 27 Mean donation fees continues good result worthy district Earlier reported generous contributions West chester Radio Aeromodellers WRAM Show fame Blue AngelsClub NYC photographed euphoric state produced amount check ie $1500 Behind President John Isbister right Joe Wimbrna Treasurer Engine MfgOsModel 25FSR Displ 025AircraftSig Kadet JR Propeller MfrJ&ZType Zlnger Size & Pitch 0900 x 400 rpm 13800 Whispur Muffler Mfr MDL B Design Expansion Mods None Front75DBLeft9DB Right 79 ear DB Test Date 81 03 28 o/Day Inside hangar snapped photo irerft dFcnLsv srea Sheer happiness expressed view below LRJ Blue Angels club President Carmine Cutrnfelln Treasurer Stephen Greenbaum nr na some check Harbinger Spring before see first robin know spring District II jersey Coast Sport Fliers hold annual Spring RC Championships jamesburg NJ May 16 1982 marked clubs Second Annual Contest proved successful its forerunner thanks hard-working membership club expertise charge wit Ed Runkel CD Larry Kosinar Assist ant CD Bud Roane Scale CD meet boasting 69 entrants featured RC Pattern Pre-Novice Novice Advanced combined Expert/Master well Sport Scale Quarter-Scale lens caught John Massari President Interstate Mod el Flying Club preparing fly Pattern Newsletter Note Just received nice note first two issues Duck Soup its Editor Len Moscowitz also President club 117th RC Flying Group Pa ramus NJ masthead sports its motto News Isnt Fit Print Anyway sense humor like bound hit' really fine newsletter hope keep mailing list Scale Thing Note following traditional events interest District II STARS 1982 Scale Rally Olean NY July 10-11 PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competition Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY July 18 Sky Rovers Air Show 82 Phelps NY July 31-August 1 Somers NY RC Clubs 4th Annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In August 7-8 LAKEHURST NATS IN 83l Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aucolats VimPraidssta Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 2105 St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgaso OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 mailing month has brought forth controversy can ever remember Among common complaints new format contest listing liked apparent problem new format totally misunderstood new shortened format never intended replace full listings rather supple ment full listings past years space limi tations have forced magazine print couple months contest listings issues throughout heart contest season Contests scheduled later season werent listed early season maga zines lead problems modelers trying schedule time off attend meets new concept intended help alleviate problem within limi tations magazine space available space simply available list full schedule entire season its nor mal full format issue best com promise list current couple months entirety using larger format listing individual events CD addresses etc list rest contest calendar short ened form short format listings addition normal listings majority contest fliers know contact event going run may know contact can wait until full listing comes out least month before event can call contest coordinator AMA HQ de tails spite mail response Ive still feel new system better complaints result people understanding new format rather format itself second common subject mail addressed current hot issue Giant Scale airplanes trend larger heavier airplanes will stop ap propriately should stopped Most current controversy has stirred up Bob Campbells B-29 opinion few people better quali fied build fly airplane type Bob still worries think 125 pound model lane powered four chainsaw engines potential disaster type airplane hit anyone anything scary must admit am concerned about apparent awful lot people very irrate AMA has put stop type activi ty IMAA currently working some standards will limit activities expect presented AMA soon Meanwhile AMA pounding brains come up some reasonable limits problem draw line Differences opinion set limit abound thing almost everyone agrees limit necessary believe ultimately having maximum weight wing-loading horsepower way regulate activities safely stymieing further activity Giant airplanes third area controversy fueled John Griggs column two months ago relative show team activities find hard believe anyone else matter gullible enough believe shotgun loaded anything blanks agree show teams have tended get little too theatrical presentations effort make acts entertaining has led lessen ing effectiveness demonstrating public what model aviation really about go circus am thrilled high wire acts entertained clowns neither gives irresistable urge join circus Perhaps changed program simply AMA show teams AMA demonstration teams intended goals would better accomplished Dont get wrong am very supportive efforts shown show teams think programs could improved addition little trim sounds like airplanes also received quite few letters about Councils recommendation East Mississippi site next FF Team Se lection Finals personally voted against must keep mind purely recommendation President has total authority FAI matters Execu tive Council has absolutely no authority matters can make recommen dations natural trust integrity model ers received another lethal blow month received numerous calls members District Ill club member club intentionally shooting down other members airplanes dispute over enact ment some field rules Apparently has going quite worst part guy admitted confronted club meeting end result club forced expel member find another flying site opinion anyone would should hung toenails hot sun alas cant courts should find him guilty can sure H - take steps have him thrown out AMA seems Im always putting out plea help month no exception need someone will willing act frequency coordinator Basically indi vidual would act information clearing house frequency interference matters ad vising clubs potential interference exists based FCC reports well club input Its lot work requires ganized person some knowledge radio service would performing essential Any volunteers month Delaware 0 District tolumbina Maryland h torolien IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Angoante Vica-Preadans Wayne Abernetiry 9205 Canendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chamoine 205 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Sill Helws 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1O9 John Preston 7012 tlvira Court FalIn Churcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Yes have received letters three complaining about article FAI team selection sites site criteria Strangely enough three letters far western section United States opinion took very self ish view complained finals moved central east Mississippi far westerners would have travel too far cant fly competitive unless fly perfect field think its about lime some partici pants took long look program tried something help program 96 Model Aviation instead just thinking about themselves name game field best team rest column month writ ten Bob Sifleet member District IV very staunch supporter FAI Free Flight last Executive Council meeting directive issued instructing Team Selection Committee 1984 FF Team Selection Finals must held east Mis sissippi River directive welcomed team selection participants eastern half US Already District IV modeler dropped out program has dusted off models preparing 1984 team selection However individuals have voiced themselves letters perhaps others wonder directive possibility future directives became neces sary brief history team selection program effect its participants will explain 1966 team selection program changed three finals format east central west team member Contest central finals Bong Field Wisconsin site finals 1966 1968 1970 finals held Albuquerque NM because west coast par ticipants complained travel too far finals twice row finals site should rotational basis finals held Dallas TX 1972 Taft CA 1974 1976 finals held Minneapolis MN attempt re instate rotational system after having three finals row west After having unusually windy weather Minneapolis finals site criteria written requires field weather condi tions nearly perfect times before site can accepted finals site same time rule initiated allow final ists vote acceptable sites submitted clubs organizations approved finals site committee Perhaps tentional site totally meets finals site criteria Taft CA resulted finals being held Taft 19781980 again 1982 other sites voted Bong Field Wisconsin site 1966 1968 finals Sacramento CA Seguin TX fields voted down because participants west did think sites adequate under site criteria did want travel Wisconsin 1978 Texas 1982 finals site criteria idealistic sites used recent World Championships Spain Denmark Sweden would acceptable finals site excellent field Winer Neustadt Austria would acceptable because frequent rain winds experienced two three World Championships held decline participation team selection program has occurred east due having travel west six out nine central finals six last seven club Baltimore Aero Craftsmen has lost five participated program 1966 through 1972 nine participants Today four two have stated last time will go west coast because unfair required go time Reasons given have dropped out still participating happy continu al west coast finals Excessive Travel An analysis estimated distance travelled finalists east west coasts finals since central finals initiated follows 1966 1968west 4500 miles east 1500 miles Ob viously just reason time com plaints west coast participants about ex cessive travel finals 1970 through 1982west 5400 miles east 16500 miles obvious discrimi nation against eastern participants Logistics Having travel 2000 3000 miles away finals require motor cycles tents other unusual support equip ment adequately compete particularly flying finals conserve vacation time difficult expensive Time Required travel east west requires four six days way car two days flying means up three weeks vacation required tend finals west coast participants need two days total travel Attitude several letters recently received west coast modelers complaining about 1984 finals directive common opinion expressed participants good enough team California Therefore finals should Taft because close home field entire US adequate fly opinion commonly known eastern modelers appreciated What would think New York Yankees said Because win World Series often anyone else best therefore should play games Yankee Stadium because like home field advantage dont want bothered traveling away games particularly other team might have slight advantage ball park above reasons briefly describe east coast participation has declined will continue decline finals continue extremely distant locations difficult interest new modelers FAI program Lets face can obtain keep newcomers interest program realizes must fly quar ter- semi-finals year travel Taft next year repeated basis may have two weeks vacation family deserves part vacation may have financial resources travel extensively west coast finals repeated basis modelers say FAI wealthy crazy both continue fly A/2 Gas Unlimited Rubber local contests program loses potentially good FAI modelers participants eastern half country have quite patient waiting finals site rotate central and/or east Eastern modelers became quite upset after efforts Team Selection Com mittee have central site Seguin TX ignored participants west Rockies nearly unanimously voted Taft because didnt want travel distant site afraid high humidity possibility winds over five mph straw broke camels back eastern central area participants decided take action asked district vice-presidents initiate change finals site selection first step Executive Council directive finals site will east Mississippi 1984 Further action expec ted Executive Council set up rotational system finals sitewest central east west etc possibly west east west etc Also program formatmay changed insure fair practical equal team selec tion participants Alabama ida gia issippi S Puerto 9ico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 0795550 Amesata VIesJvaddits John Gorday 115 Beybery Lane iaclrgon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohmon 932 Banven Deirey Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00642 Ccl Moorenien 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherem P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrsnceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Really Flies proclaims headline newsletter Atlanta Soaring Society headline refers plane club built fact flew well enough place third against conventionally construc ted two-meter sailpianes Kirk Wheeler pilot flying floating Another club jumped group effort won doing Tn-County RC Association members live Savannah GA built entered float annual Stand Up America parade Nine RC models featured float float didnt win prizes club won expand ing local interest showing Effing ham County officials acted wisely providing club flying site first annual Alabama Fly-In well attended will probably lead second annual Alabama Fly-In Bama Flyers helped putting air show occasion crowd chose winnersa nice way get audience narticioation September 1982 97 n sluGs sun usairpianes large number man nours conssruction uu uunjs acu acm sssatcrs aunt believe won Best Show District V Fun-Fly scheduled September 25 26 same time place South Carolina Fun-Fly Champi onship Twenty trophies merchandise already waiting winners info write James Barr 127 Cherrywood Park Simpsonville SC 29681 dont know old Magnolia Clas sic Capitol City RC Club has host ed about 10 years year some 40 contestants competed five classes under stand steak dinner Saturday night worth trip dont fly contest III eels S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Amneiste VicePrsnidsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill BenoIn Quincy IL 62301 WiIIens Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenend Pkwy Owenisoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithvlle MO 64089 Helen Oleen 820 Old Bonhonane uniwreity CIty MO 63132 WIllIam 3 Snavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48789 Stan Wenson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazal Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 time read will well summer months hope summer enjoyable year Un fortunately havent able travel much year hope can next year Im still office thing have noticed about summer politics seem die down bit see have priorities straight new headquarters should under way now new building will reali ty last hope dont think end need donations have pretty good effort given district would like see effort continue come up less have borrow have used innovative ways get money have enjoyed reading about news letters Just keep up can use lots went CL Stunt contest Lexington KY past weekend guys never cease amaze pull ships out dives just right moment smearing beauties pavement nice change pace watch fly Charleston RC Society borrowed District V display booth mall show Charleston About 5000 spectators visited show Planes ranged 12-ft Tele mastpr ro 1/A rrlleronly Maybe should try something little different once above mentioned CL contest finally got meet District VI AVP Bill Zimmer have much contact him via mail best AVPs really pleasure meet him area Varna IL look Bill up loves talk about CL got letter David Cosby Mineral Point MO back asked let know Terry Vandiver giv ing free helicopter demos club group within 300 miles Give call 314/438-5683 would like see helicopter activity grow willing help make Well its picture time again month have few show Let thank sent can use lot know out take lots pictures summer Lets share first picture sent Bob Mo dica Lafayette Esquadriles Missouri taken spring meet appar ently great success Pictured Joe Fos ter St Louis winrtr Slow Combat Another guys likes crash perfectly good airplanes Im guys likes watch rest pictures taken Hoosier Hills RC Clubs first Expo letter got President Bruce Kern got off good start hope future ones just successful Enough now. 98 Model Aviation theClassic Sorry theres room a, Inn names mars MBCfl8IIB barr oeninu james err S Super Chipmunk uon norgui cues yuur iIuu en ean display just Charleston RC Society As usual Ive run out room before Ive covered news Keep em flying Richard Breeders Christen Eagle nariie MDDOI5 pIrrIre Some backbone Expo CLKaren Kidd Linda Reuter Pat Kern President Bruce Kern J06 Foster ne reau sign successTul xpo people Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disric VII Vice -Pre font PfI Sn 1U14 Birmingham M 4d0 12 Aaeieoano Vice-Prdent Jack Finc 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Aucciane ViCePreidenta Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioge St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr SO Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 40054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Take second look column mast head listing Assistant VP Associate VPs Newly appointed Art Arro Ann Arbor MI Russ Knetzger Milwaukee WI Russ took about three minutes hard persuasion now sounds eager job make room new assignments required some offsets Jim Clark steps down after several years job Iowa thanks thanks will expressed specific meaningful way Jim well John Lorbiecki Milwaukee Art Arro agreed post last December has waiting wings shuffle make room him feel now have good placement geographically people right specialty general knowledge proper communications job What does mean clubs indi vidual members means guy probably right know-how too far you can transact personally get service directly quickly have some rather dramatic threatening events district right next door fall general category bad news listen first bald misinformed reports prudent refrain comment elaboration add ostensibly bad publicity further add misinformation already broadcast other media both cases appropriate Head quarters action motion including trip Headquarters staff involvement example tell make sure appreciate appropriate responses effect good reason see much discussion due time appropriate notice will given matters hand can tell however careful Southern Indiana getting directions natives trying sort out detour routes Always get least two opinions Confounding misdirection wrong turn found myself up hills one-lane gravel road obviously way Paoli turned around Coming back presented fork direc tion left little one-lane concrete bridge over creek railings knocked off Model T deputy later told Only half car got bridge rolled off onto roof Sit ting ceiling 280ZX little light pain butt Sheriff deputies two counties finally got West Baden IN site first AAAA rated United States Indoor Championships resounding success competition Some new records reported elsewhere some notable personalities Wally Sim mers took 4th Handlaunch Glider two-flight total nineties Dr Paul Macready guest Dr MacCready spent two days watching participating helping time wind banquet gave inspired talk major theme developed man-powered flight achievement obtained through direct open-minded approach such modeler might take case Indoor modeler microfilm models Rich structure weight power other investment craft except what needed achieve task confirmed first finally achieving man-powered flight Channel crossing flight touched down beach very edge waters just crossed again return trip home West Baden shared ride Indianapolis Airport disappeared down concourse three minutes fore departure time return rental car him similar attitude parallel discipline displayed Eugene Verbitsky Russian Power flier asked him what thought new electronic timers doesnt add anything capability airplane compete Hey Thomas Arkansas Louisiana C New Mesice lsema s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Asociate VPreedents Bob riedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11808 Fulmer NE Albuqueue NM 87111 Ed Pore 1102 W Torrent Rd Grand Prasnie TX 75050 Al Robe 1904 Valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 rain around some RC fields under water finding place fly has hard Mesquite North Lake have always public parks free enter now charging fee fly thing good about now maybe can get city maintain fields better have got Bucker Jungmeister almost ready go again does always happen new airplanes Junkers have two airplanes 15 years oldan Aeromaster Gringo flew Dallas meet month Tom Street beat Pattern second Joe Gross third Larry Jenson beat Scale Bonanza second MB-S won Giant Scale Minnow big dealtwo entries following report Ed Perez Dallas meet May 22 23 Dallas RC Club held Pattern Scale flying contest Sever al younger fliers going compete decided feature column hopes encouraging others Four teenagers competed Mike Gross age 13 Altus OK placed 4th 1981 Texas NationalsNovice Robert Elliott age 14 Arlington TX 9th 1981 Nats Novice both now Advanced fliers Jeff Turner 15 Dallas TX Steve Hill 14 Arlington TX both flying Novice class first time September1982 99 ieve null ana rorner i racy make minor adjustments before competition winners Masters 1stTom Street right 2ndTed White center 3rd Joe Gross left Jeffs pit crew David Groves Steve coached older brother Tracy also experienced flier round newcomers flew showed improvement over previous can proud first performance appeared obvious two Advanced fliers Robert Mike known older Advanced fliers skilled competitors As matter fact pilot last years Southwest Championships held over Labor Day weekend Dallas remarked glad moving Expert wouldnt have face Robert Ad vanced 1982 Roberts father Dwain gan teach him fly age 11 Now Robert rescues Dwain has flying problems Mike Gross has also followed fathers example Joe Gross won third place Masters Dallas RC meet pperarys Mike Robert dueled May 15 16 HOT MACS Pattern Contest Waco TX week previous contest point differential between two pilots about half Robert placed first Mike second Dallas contest Mike flew Tipper ary Robert Johnny Casburn Xl still experimental plane yet market Robert placed first Mike placed fourth Robert Since Robert earned first Ad vanced Texas City RC Club Champi onships leading pack 21 points Unfor tunately Mike wasnt able make meet dont know would have com pared feel certain two young men would have again vying top honors over older competitors end Dallas contest four seemed truly have enjoyed experiences new skills learned some skills perfected others So let warning keep eye over shoulderthese youngsters coming up fast Thanks photographer Uvaldo Ramon Baich Springs TX Colorado S Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeIlnhls Olsirict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Ajeociave Vicu-Prad Robert Ball 2622 S CoOtmar, Casper StY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Snanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 445h Sc Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Martern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 516 S Cloudas Sioux Falls SO 57103 will receiving issue just about Nats time arc participating working Natscongratu lations efforts Worlds Largest Model Airplane Contest big thanks local Nebraska folks have worked hard assist AMA bringing meet off such spectacular fashion Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Boulevard Casper WY 82601 phone 307/265-6250 Youth Activities Coordinator dis trict shares following need youth beginners model aviation has prompted District IX VP Travis McGinnis ask draw up some guidelines goals modeling public think through youngsters today display patience acquired skills build stick tissue models usually associated begin ning modeling because hurried atti tude part adults seems limited time assist beginners success ful modeling experience first activities appointed job will compile list designs available kits categorize some sequential/logical order various types modeling ie FF CL RC lists should assistance getting useful information hands beginners beginning modelers start appropriate designs consequently experience less success crucial beginning stages endeavor Reliable simple stable flying designs must beginners will greatly increase chances beginners hang modeling diversions choices activities todays youth electronic games etc challenging exciting modeling faces its greatest challenges drawing youths its ranks keeping would helpful readers would simply flood mailbox ideas suggestions assist accomplishing first phases new job organization BAMA frequently referred Ed Whittens column Junior Flight would also great help information gathering Ill stop time telling way look modeling need ginnerswe know modeling builds characterjust look around charac ters already modeling Till another time Thanks Chuck good start important job Model Museum Flying Club Newsletter Denver CO come follow ing thoughts Jim Thomas past Secretary club currently fashionable com plain about everything intent nor view status modeling its future easy enough convinced modeling will soon cease exist due lack flying sites b costs balsa engines fuel etc c public restrictions con cerning noise usage lack enforce ment re radio frequencies d above dont believe immedi ate demise hobby reasonable conclude generation gone will no new juniors carry Now recognize may some reason concerned about nega tive items listed aboveand maybe am fully convinced average modeler 1982 has better ever before days modeler can enjoy phase hobby pre-Old Timer latest electronic benefits newest technology adhesives example equals freedom never before enjoyed total fields less numerous dedicated flying sites now cost travel has increased greatly over last decade us have available money time 1930s 1940s what future Let us accept fact will possible recreate wave enthusiasm belonged aviation post Lindbergh days assume means end interest flight end hobby deny bet ter aspects what declare whole affair fad assert joy fascination romance flight will never die Further assert modelers worldwide care takers joy fascination romance although numbers may diminish time time curious inquisitive nature man will replenish us because marvel things airborne will continue delight eye excite mind So lets worry too much should enjoy hobby motivation first place enrich through improve ment human experience pass along confidence Arizona S talilornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae l.annlois Rnchn PaIns ve,ses cA 90-274 AociwOe Viog-Pmjdnas Torn bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Veges NV 89107 Tony Capobianco 615 Laloma Ave. Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnun Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weetby CIsula Vista CA 92011 couple trips report month first fund raiser model contest Soaring Union Los Angeles SULA club put contest pro ceeds being matched club donated AMA Building Fund con test raised $105 SULA matched Fur thermore individual donations led addi tional $130 being raised total $340 contest directed Jim Barnhart wife Margaret bought silver patch Homer Swap Ron Reitz bought silver patch Thanks SULA members results contest saw Don Vickers winning Roger Roth runnerup next 100 Model Aviation three George Bass Mike Charles Ed Kennedy meet held Domin quez Hills site very next day went foothill community Altadena Altadena Methodist Church pastor Dr Barry Woodbridge unusual service planned Dr Woodbridge RC pilot planned service around aeronautical theme Models display outside church suspended ceiling inside Dr Woodbridge called service Cele bration Flight Reverend Richard Hann start proceedings prayer Rev Hann good sailplane builder flier After Dr Woodbridges sermon Living Right Altitude presented guest speaker other Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer Condor fame Dr MacCready spoke crossing English Channel Gossamer Albatross ran fellow club members Ed Lidgard John Ferrer wife Nancy pleasant surprise service Dr Woodbridge fine thing feel art idea can pursued others After club meets rec reation room church recently received $100 donation Building Fund Marion MidgeJohnson widow Hi Johnson Thanks Mrs Johnson AMA staff myself have appointed new Associate VicePresident Las Vegas area name Tom Bunker RC flier Scale main interest especially Quarter Scale Hes modeling since 1948 having started Ukies Tom charter member QSAA having served financial officer since forming Hes designer scratch build er hes no stranger aeronautics Welcome District X teamTom way newsletter editors listen up Look list AVPs top column Any within couple hundred miles dont include mailing list recently sent AMA booth Mike Lee Phoenix AZ mall show Mike sent excellent report show Un fortunately report nearly long total space allotted magazine column Ill just have give high lights show put Condors Luke AFB Cris-Town shopping mall heart Phoenix 70 models display entered 20 classes planes boats cars public voting pick winners class Over 3000 votes cast mall manager Ms Ann Junkers rented tables set up display paid plaques awarded winning models Mike says plans under way next years show plan add classes judging Saturday night swap shop auction Recently Ive cancel out some club visits because several trips Cape Kennedy However Ive asked affected clubs reschedule Im going miss FAI Scale Championships Reno because Ill off Florida want appear club write Ill see what can work out Support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible Remember youve got till end year get name plaque new building takes minimum $50 donation achieve Need booth Ill send no cost mall show whathave-you Thermals Alaska o ara on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aeinecate VIeePraidnte Al Culver 16075 var Elm Pocasello ID 83201 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vic*burg Sn. 5tokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klemash Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 290201 Sn Ave 534 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 August 15 date 9th annual Intermountain Scale Builders contest Gil I-forstman contact him 509/276-5296 has putting low-key kind Scale Peanut UC RC get-together years years event will have cate gories Rubber C02 Gas Peanut Profile UC AA UC Profile Junior event RC BIG RC Scale Others tell great contest well run just lot fun year special category will 30s era Any aircraft made decade qualifies special reward sounds like super contest takes place near Deer Park WA just north Spokane Also rumor bin comes word new IMAA chapter near Hillsboro OR will sponsor reception its great new field 21st 22nd August contest come fly us gettogether Also rumored steak fry Satur day evening nominal charge dont have contact imagine Hills boro Hobby Shop would have information 'Credit Credit,~ file Corvallis Expo essentially baby BCRC same time Jim Trump wanted remind group effort involving other clubs year Kiamath Falls group ran fun-fly Since Len Ledson won suppose coincidence excellent trophies made Roseburg Club films run Barnstormers should noted Jim said felt clubs got involved show better would Sounds good January saw first issue new newsletter Skagit RC Flyer voice Skagit Valley RC Club WA Im sure editor Chuck Bulfinch would pleased exchange other news letter persons Chuck wrote criti cisms would ignored probably said jest good thought Its criticism isnt important rather newsletter editors get little positive feedback yet kinds flak shows up goof Newsletters very important part hobby clubs function kind newsletter editor Send him something print offer help out buy him beverage little TLC helps Contest Trail Mudhole 82 held beautiful day Lately weather has great Unfortunately first day fishing season didnt see some group showed up seemed enjoy day terry Holcomb watched 60 Minutes segment Lear Fan Jerry quite hand devel opment craft built least two models part pre-production engineering tried again fly electric powered Widge Almost Haystack events tried out bugs will Out fine floatplanes no BAD crashes few dunks As usual Sky Knights put good contest 29th May went Eugene 82 Northwest UC Regionals first UC contest 4ong time im pressed scope organization premier meet Mike Hazel helpers commended fine job Naturally spent time talking people watching What could see though large group dedicated modelers doing what enjoy doing very well Met whole lot UC fliers saw some old friends lot fun doing Next year am going stay can get weekend clear people Cana da California Eugene Toy/Hobby mobile shop display of plastic UC models made Frank Macy Jim Walker display giant Fireball beautiful engine display friendly enjoyable people enjoy hobby could possibly name will forget Thanks Barons Spokane hosted 82 edition Northwest Division Scale Masters meet June 11-13 club field north Spokane Deer Park entries around 20 Scale aircraft large meet Static judging done 11th flying six rounds 12th 13th field part old airbase run way essentially east-west Naturally winds northerly Actually winds quiet around 7 pm thinking about having some flying rounds ing Saturday next year Winds Well wouldnt say too strong think wind moves RVs just breeze werent too strong As dont have results contest others discussed yet meet self well organized well run AVP eastern Washington Bruce Nelson Con test Manager Dick Carson Contest Direc tor aided host aides Bruce Carson editor Monocle filled what happening locally num ber faithful expressed thoughts feelings about Academy doings Really group need have let know what like dont like about whats going hobby SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Well Im out room till next time HAPPY FLYING September 1982 101 Taken ZilIahsoma planes Nice Kougar en tha foreground Photo Baich JUNIO FLIGHT] Box 176 Wall St Sta. New D WHITTE York NY 100050 Shanghai SRPSM AEROMODELING kind wonderful mucilage binds people together locally nationally over world become friends remain has basis understand appreciate other end World War III GI Shanghai China weekends flew Free Flight models HUANG YONG-LIANG club Jessfield Park Nixon rapprochement back touch other Yong-Liang main expertise became Control Line now gov ernments aeromodeling program organizers duties range heading development laboratory Peking running FAI team trials managing FAI Control Line teams overseas responsibility improving production quality factories manu facturing model airplane engines Recently acquired new task popularizing aeromodeling throughout China Editor new bi-monthly magazine Model Airplane have received first two issues contents very general beginner expert sport FAA history kites aerodynamics full-sized aircraft magazines introductory informative will obviously just sort vehicle needed introduce encourage develop model builders present 20000 copies being printed hope increase 100000 about 10% number grade school students very interesting item attracted first issue plan reproduced reduced size below building/flying instructions SHANGHAI SRPSM model produced kit already 400000 have sold uses expanded foam sheets wing tail surfaces spruce motor stick plastic propeller sure looks like winning way go group can make own SHANGHAI SRPSMs just little project first arithmetic drawing up plans full size Dimensions plans metric have multiply 03937 convert inches wing has 18-inch span 4-inch chord center stabilizer 11-inch span 3-inch chord center Collect bunch expanded foam meat trays home school Thicker ones wing thinner stab fins wing can made two halves make -inch longer overlap Use white aliphatic resin glue such Elmers Sobo Titebond Try out modelers am disturbed absence young people hobby until now decided go alone effort help Ive drawn up rudimentary program Im going try local level First simple note presented President local RC club Sky Squires Second program plan intend present/sell local grade school principals intend ed use AMA Cub primary vehicle augmented follow-on theory models mostly plagiarized past articles junior Flight must admit soon began run out ideas best adequately retain interest students may show necessary interest continue Hopefully BAMA wIl provide myself stimulus suggestions Bills use followup material will greatly appreciated Send Bill Brenchley RR 3 Box 307B Marion IL 62959 Thanks BAMA Needs Help BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues need assistance Send 20c postage stamp complimentary copy Star Skippers Assoc ons newsletter learn what effort about Send stamp $10 mem Workshop 01bership check Ed 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 Bill Benchby Bravo Ive just received issue Model Aviation laud initiative formation BAMA like long time ***** Keep flippin prop. next month Ii 01 t2Ol __vJlI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Limits Insurance Coverage Models Over 55 Pounds Requires Spectator Separation Flight Line Least 65 Feet Flying Models Over 20 Pounds AMA Executive Council June 26 1982after considering possible actions connection membership concerns over expanding potential danger involving large heavy models flown close prox imity spectator crowdsvoted clarify AMA Safety Code regard situa tions noted above Reflecting growing negative membership reaction publicity about large models ex pressing need line drawn some concerning AMA accommodation activity includes such models Council adopted limit already effect Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC AMA Safety Code currently says models weighing over 20 pounds single straight line must established separate spectators persons essential flight operations ncil has defined amount separation least 65 feet between spectator line and flight operations Council further defined flying models over 20 lbs weight limit per missible models flown accordance paragraph 4 General section AMAs Safety Code shall beSS lbs 25 kilograms taking actions effective immediately upon receipt information anyone involved flying models over 20 pounds Council noted general principle governs AMA insurance coverage matters less what flown flown Thus indi cated flying models heavier 55 pounds large unpopulated area such desert uninhabited lake area might very safe therefore need insurance coverage flying such models contests model demonstrations club ac tivities public might expected congregate risk exposure unaccept able AMA officers responsible establishing safety policies practices meantime AMAs new Safety Com mittee study further subject large heavy models view toward possible further modification clarification ficial AMA Safety Code Until Safety Committee produces recomendations subject however above requirements have same effect changes Code making its rulings Council noted previous lifting former 40-lb Safety Code weight limit response membership requests told good safety record models 40- 50pound weight range establishing higher limit Council indicated too models weights double previous limit have involved crash es though injuries have volved potential acceptable summary line has drawn again minimum separation between spectator flying activities has provided Meanwhile AMA Safety Committee will consider whether further safety pro visions recommended Synopsis- Executive Council Meeting 6/26-2 7 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately August 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting August should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie 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-Il 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-VIII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX AVP-IX Proxy Dick Crowley substitut ing VP Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA President Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Howard Crispin Mike Mas John Preston Frank Garcher Bob Aberle attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Carl Wheeley Publications Director Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements preliminary financial report just concluded RC Scale World Championships continued page 91 Trans Am Raffle Report April 1982 issue Model Aviation page 78 told learning fund raising raffle held connection 1981 Trans Am Rally conflicted Federal lottery laws therefore cancelled its original form required payment tickets participate same time indicated until March 1 1982 could participate revised version program did require raffle tick et purchase time appeared would possible proceed award prizes originally intended However since announcement ap pears program still problem re gard lottery laws AMA Executive Council has decided cancel program entirely offer refunds anyone purchased raffle tickets Thus awards will made offering refunds submit ticket stubs proof purchase noted cost program exceeded income ticket sales entry fees AMA souvenir sales miscellaneous donations Thus project ended deficit status hoped therefore raffle refunds will minimized request re funds since may treat purchases contributions worthy cause Rally great event will go down AMAs history tremendous model flying achievement meantime books need closed financial aspects project Requests refunds will honored time during 1982 Please send ticket stubs AMA PR Department 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 88 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New Satety Ruling Effective Immediately- Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 DATELINE REND NV Time flashes time write another column time Reno Ill try highlight few happenings seventh RC Scale World Championships So people involved effort becomes difficult list lets start Bosses Patty Groves very affectionately known WWW Contest Manager assigned myriad de tails required tie everything together husband Monty Contest Director contest magnitude means sweat worry sweat work sweat run start sweating very good job well done full thanks AMA FAI two people efforts Without two meet could have total disasterwith total success Bob Rae Underwood handled hos pitality chores escorting tour groups ladies welcoming foreign teams chasing out airport retrieve model boxes lost transit Ken Wardrip members Hill Country Flyers Club supported flight line activities chasing fliers hangar flight line Yeo man duties performed Phil Abbinanti members Reno RC Club man woman pitched bull work needed kind meet folk credit Reno area people responsible getting meet day registration subsequent happenings people made contest work too numerous men tion thanks AMA FAI go out THE CONTEST Forty three competitors representing 14 countries converged Reno Sunday registration orientation entire person neljudges jury contestants supporters AMA staff housed fed Circus Circus HotellCasino thanks support both Bill Bennett Bill Pennington Facili ties excellent people hotel warm cheerful especially Black Jack dealers took money Out field contestants assem bling checking aircraft renewing old friendships meeting new people generally getting lay land Bob Wischer tempted fly sport ship check out area allowed flying crashed minor damage takeoff due broken wire aileron servo Bob Underwood stepped Hiper Bipe flew successfully Thin air 5000 fect altitude verified attempted axial roll turned out bar rel configuration loss great gobs altitude local modeler told plans call 25 stuff 4 IT BEGINS Monday day commenced Bob Underwood flying sample flight train judges caliber judge need ed real training Field limits due parked full-scale craft planes takeoff active runway proved quite tight possible contain provided pilots exercized care Static judging began after flight judge training activities ceased noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Very brief speeches welcome Tony Aarts behalf FAI behalf AMA followed raising individual flags participating country accompanied national thems beautiful event moving almost reverent culminated Monty Groves declaring contest officially open frightening high explosive blast adjoining field timed exactly Montys final words Static judging continued after opening ceremonies Stand-off Scale judges worked late night completed 25 aircraft F4C judging Precision Scale much meticulous requiring nearly hour judge aircraft end day Monday completed five aircraft cluding perfect example Scale craftsmanship have ever seen museum cali ber reproduction Swedish Tiger Moth 7 pm team managers meeting held clear up rules questions others related operation meet Again field limits defined assure team very clear idea limits would applied Relative wind directions takeoff landings discussed occasions would require reflight meeting ended retired dinner Black Jack tables AND WE CONTINUE Flying started Tuesday morning F4 Stand-off first event go Austra lians got honor first flight soon found meaning term density altitude Takeoff successful follow ing straight flight maneuver some what low altitude low speed 180 degree turn proved fateful Ryan STM fell out air smote old Mother Earth Damage minimal again flew next round went Tuesday Wednes day successive flier going school preceeding flights eventually pilots learned handle flying 5000 feet above sea level Weather turned very warm Tuesday morning rain high winds Wednesday afternoon causing halt F4 flying FAI jury chief judge Monty Groves CD dis cussed weather limited time remain ing fly premier event F4C decided suspend further F4 flying until after com pletion F4C good decision F4C really tough contest Tough air craft competitors judges organizers workers tough everyone weather gangs up against becomes shattering Thursday afternoon Wednesday rained out Nearly Friday very hard working flight line crew headed Betty Stream last F4C flight finished mid-afternoon showed ol Mother Nature quicker US team came upon some very hard times Bob Wischer destroyed totalled de molished re-kitted etc brand new air craft very first competition flight crashing onto apron devastating manner Bob equally devastated George Rose few significant problems managed get some good flights able return home minor damage fine aircraft Earl Thompson lucky flight third round spelled dis aster recently rebuilt Focke-Woif put ting such condition probably will never fly again alL good showing single thing ashamed THE REST OF IT Im going give blowby-blow description entire contest nor am going list winners Turn back Bob Wischers special report Better should mention some happenings necessarily order happened Pic ture mind about President responding warning dust-devil blowing up field running out help lower umbrellas over judges fumbling release catch still standing after dust-devil passed holding shaft inside out umbrellaagonizingly embarrassed watching same dust-devil carrying chief judges new hat 300 yards down ramp Picture Charlie Chambers breaking up ducted fan Stand-off model its attempted first flight spending better part Tues day night Jerry Nelsons house rebuilding putting creditable second round flight destroy third round flight due loss power tuned pipe came loose Picture Bob Rae Underwood running course used car over Reno try ing find lost model box belonging Finnish team finally locating Reno Airport Picture FAI jury feigning p flight line friend d snap blackmail photo Picture delay ing meet few moments brand new Lear Fan full-scale aircraft taxi everyone rushing grab cameras quick shot picture awe stood Lear Fan model number two lifted off runway its maiden flight full view FAI participants around worlda sight never forgotten picture awards ceremony Scale contest antique home-built full-scale aircraft backdroptruly awe inspiring ITS OVER Once again AMA has successfully host ed World Championship event thanks next page September 1982 89 Presidents Corner continued people donated time effort make contestants very reason contest enjoyed meet felt well treated have said before again thank everyonewith very spe cial thank Patty Monty Groves folks done good Two years now World Champion ship Scale meet will held Le Bourget Airport near Paris France US team did fare well Reno Le Bourget. OUR BUILDING IT IS STARTED June 27 official ground breaking ceremony took place site new home impact struc ture will have future model aviation cannot measured thc cost dollars cannot measured standards now have know will first time history national model aeronautic organization will own its home contributed accomplishment can justly take pride achievement completes step final step formal opening should take place early next year day will fully discernable entity true force world aviation standing proud show world can-do organization Stand proud Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Gary Qakins Editor Prop Wash newsletter Minneapolis MN Piston Poppers Control Line club writes Contest Director testing idea has some merits idea generally accepted intangibles Contest Direc tor performs impossible test main thing CD must know use rule book Any questions answered rule book Thanks Gary agree am going continue monitor CD business continue report directly members until thing cools off Nona Suhr late Arthur Shurs wife writes am happy hear Baby engines safe arrival AMA museum looking 18-inch aluminum pro peller Bob Cowles Arts good friend avid model buddy asking around - lonely hours have resorted reading model airplane magazines including Model Aviation Art would have never believed AMA Associate Vice-President William Ken Kern Bedford IN AVP District VI writes Ive talked Jim Sears about think should have word CD issue Once CD license issued Contest Director has sanc tioned contest dont think alone will keep him up date rule changes think good CD will keep up no reason refresher exam think someone nuts bringing up After get right old CD AMA grass roots Daniel Jayne Editor Balsa Bums newsletter Port City RCers Muske gon MI writes Club member Tim Holmes flew model plane month De cember 1980 through December 1982 snow sleet wind rain hail what-haveyou contacted Hardy Brodersen asked him season flying award Tim Three months later Hardy mailed beau tiful mounted award glass over am writing thank Hardy Brodersen doing good job thank AMA Daniel am publishing information nationally see anyone can top Tims record agree Hardy think AMA district VPs doing fine job What use retrieve model air planes Nashville Tennessee Horses course knew picture right isSundowner horse lives Nashville Pretty Robin Kaye rides him around everywhere retrieve Michael Fars chuck glider Does Sundowner build fly own planes So far has shown little interest chuck gliders does enjoy eating grass Shown above snap three important Radio Control fliers Nashville TN area Left right David Smith Kathleen Millar Hanil Helman Hanil holding Tn-Pacer flies beautifully See next month. Donut Fly Control Line Models Near Power Lines 90 Model Aviation Jack Coan Editor important South Dadein theIa area sent picture modelers club turned out greet Kenon Visit California Owner builder flier Gee Bee Roy Wagner shown kneeling Gary Greksa holding big plane left Editor Jack Coan middle Distinguished visitor big-time California modeler Ken Willard far right hope doesnt crash kids. Steve Healey President South Dade RC Club Tom Polite Secretary/Treasurer way Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Big Milestone June 28 1982 major date AMAs history Thats day AMA granted loan almost million dollars $940000 build its new Headquarters Visitors Center Model Aviation Museum AMA President John Grigg Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski myself met morning 28th office Silver Spring MD settle final paperwork required obtain such loan others presentabout eight 10 lawyers bankers contractor us went smoothly Vince laid groundwork during previous several months provide data documentation required have ever through house loan settlement experience multiply about hundred times over get some idea what involved least four sets lawyers took partto represent bank county Industrial Revenue Bond agency us AMA paid services out Building Fund because thats way system works addition previously paid another set lawyers find us bank willing lend us money build building thats behind us now contrac tor already well building schedule calls December 1982 completion fact already startedon hand shakeas soon gotten building permit week before Vince done advance work well AMA Executive Council assembled day before loan settlementon Sunday June 27to have official ground-breaking ceremony Synopsis continued page 88 RenoJune 13-19 indicated no AMA subsidy needed event expected show profit b An unusually heavy amount recent AMA correspondence concerned safety aspects large models some positive Council action needed c Recent incidents involving full-scale aircraft models would detailed d Groundbreaking AMAs new build ing would take place Sunday June 27 construction loan settlement next day e Agenda material submission deadline Council meetings clarifiedsix weeks prior meeting f Clarification Contest Calendar format needed dispel current confusion A Minutes last April meeting approved adoption various clari fications corrections previously submitted Council members B Reports heard including Executive Vice-President following committees Scholarship Building Fund Film Projects RC Frequency Contest Director Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats part history recorded video tape photos Frank Garcher representing hobby industry previously raised about $50000 AMAs behalf presented first Presidents Legion Honor award Toledo last April simple grand affair included former AMA President Earl Witt brought gold shovel some good words former AMA President Johnny Clemens Headquarters building project initiated under Johnnys term office took shape during Earls term will celebrate its grand opening next summer during John Griggs term Future Milestone AMA will officially 50 years old 1986 time new home will well settled able host fitting celebration golden anniversary will looking ideas make whole year 1986 something special model aviation ideas hereby solicited brainstorm Jot down random thoughts Scribble pet ideas can make greatest year history Send AMA HQ compilation potential year long pro gram Maybe will have contest best ideas can carried out Food thought Meanwhile just finished great RC Scale World Championships Reno Lincoln Nats set August 1-8 Nebraska getting ready send teams other World Championships Russia Control Line Scale Sweden Control Line Combat Speed Team Race Aerobatics salt Romania Indoor So lot happening much excitement topper expected opening up new RC frequencies later year activity continues grow generate interest members can very likely add new item celebrate 86 hundred thousandth member might happen sooner10% year will 19841 Procedures Nats Sites Safety Special Inter est Groups Museum Contest Coordination Key Man Compensation addition reports NAA President re quest John Grigg recommendations replace retiring Scale Contest Board Chairman Some actions resulted reports included below C Agenda Actions following actions taken response discussions concern ing previously submitted agenda topics proposals also result some committee reports 1 Building Fund Continuance Although noted Building Fund campaign reached its basic goal $160000 over $190000 donated date ap proved unanimously continue fund raising program indefinitely help offset building construction loan expenses However noted original fund incentives patches plaques etc would contin ued beyond 1982 order initial donors would retain special recognition benefits 1982 campaign 2 Film Projects proposal produce video tape version AMAs previously ap proved films project concerning building flying RC model considered vote delay decision until next Council meet ing defeated 6 7 against 237810 ED EVP approved unanimously proceed project originally ap proved Ted White appointed chairman committee oversee project 3 Bylaws agreed several chang es needed clarify intent some sections new AMA bylaws com mittee headed Bill Mathews draft rec ommendations next Council meeting 4 Frequency Committee Bob Aberle briefed Council latest status report received unanimous approval two new Frequency Committee documents Phase-In Plan New Radio Control Frequencies New RC Frequency Identification Con trol System also approved unanimous ly Phase-In Plan mandated use AMA sanctioned competitions ef fective FCC approval new frequencies further approved Council establish position within district ranking equivalent As sociate Vice-President called Frequency Co ordinator names listed regularly along AVPs masthead Model Aviation motion passed 8 4 against 2568 1 abstained EVP 5 Noise Committee Chairman Izzo re ported committee accumulating data constructing plane utilizing known techniques noise suppression 6 1982 Nats Procedures Document Fore man reported help Charlie Spears Nats procedures will sembled book form Indoor Nats will two-day event Pershing Auditorium Lincoln NE Out door FF site will University Nebraska Field Laboratory near Mead choice particular fields according wind direction 7 Safety Committee Mathews reported Don Lowe will accept chairmanship committee after November 82 Council approved Lowes appointment committee could begin operating 1983 8 AMA Museum President announced recommendation Museum Curator Frank Ehling following have appointed members Museum Committee Dr Walt Good John Pond George Aldrich 9 Special Membership Disabled Mathews reported developed trial year membership based same rate senior citizens also proposal would distributed Council voting next meeting 10 District Youth/Beginners Coordinator Dick Crowley presented T McGinnis propos al have district representative can specialize helping youth newcomers compiling information communicating VPs AVPs available resources VP appointed ranking Contest Co ordinator term concurrent appointing vice-president motion adopt program did receive second President directed formal proposal well job descrip tion presented McGinnis before next Council meeting item further considered 11 Contest Board Procedures page Contest Board Procedures Document Analysis Proposals Contest Boards has manufacturing first several continued page 93 September 1982 91 Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four Applicants Four students have announced co equal winners 1981 Glen Sigafoose Memo rial Scholarships Glen Sigafoose founder president Sig Manufacturing Co lost life 1980 Pitts Special aerobatic biplane piloting crashed during airshow Since Glen always deeply concerned en couraging young modelers educations Sig Scholarship Program established suitable memorial supported donations Glens friends Sig Manufacturing Co AMA administering program supplement basic AMA Scholarship Program Any student AMA member has applied regular AMA Scholarship Program automatically considered Sig program basis modeling per formance financial need No set number winners picked year Dan Abel attending Central Missouri State University Warrensburg MO working Aviation Technology depart ment Dan attended first Nationals shortly before first birthday waited until eight build first model Delta Dart Since 1976 has missed competing Nationals once has also worked Delta Dart programs help start other potential modelers along path has taken Dan involved different phases model aviation including Hand-Launched Gliders RC Sailplanes Control LineScale instrumental forming RC club college now serves its president currently member McDonnell Douglas RC Model Airplane Club Thermaleers FF Club Eagle Scout has camped hiked 49 states several Canadian prov inces earned letters track crosscountry three years high school played school bands Barry Zeigenfuse working toward de gree electrical engineering Penn State made Deans List first semester active student member Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers works 20 35 hours week electrical draftsman Pollack Research Design high school wrestled Varsity Team four years received awards aca demic excellence American Bio graphical Institute Whos Among American High School Students Barry has built flown FF OHLG models member Daniel Boone Silent Fliers has competed since 1978 January 1981 issue Model Build er magazine featured Barry Young Free Flighter theMonth 1980 Nationals Barry took first place established new national record Category Ill Gas FF Senior class David Nelson enrolled aeronau tical engineering program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL completing requirements private pilots license has interested aviation life David member Central Massa chusetts Radio Control Modelers Westboro MA earliest achievements tak ing first Junior division Sport Scale 1976 Nationals J-3 Cub 1978 David took first place New England Championships Fitchburg MA flying custom Stearman 1980 flew Great Lakes T2-1 A-i Senior Expert class Nationals placed first frequently flies models airshows demonstrations New England attending Tahanto Regional High School David member National Honor Society three years rep resentative Boys State Annual State Historical Conference J Paul Trestan enrolled University Toledo majoring Mechanical Engineer ing graduated honors St Fran cis de Sales High School 1980 member National Honor Society Paul interested skiing computer program ming has worked extensively fathers business Paul has member Weak Sig nals 1978 present Toledo Flying Tigers 1976 present has served training officer Flying Tigers 1980-81 Club Champion Paul very interested RC Racing events participating Formula 1 Quarter Midget Quickie 500 races southern Michigan norh tern Ohio placed second Senior class Quarter Midget 1980 Nationals designed successful Sport Pylon plane now produces fiberglass fuselages it has flown tail dragger tricycle gear configurations congratulate 1981 winners win ners 1982 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship awards will selected among have already applied 1982 AMA Scholarship Program 1981 Sig Memorial Scholarship winners above 1RI David Nelson Barry Zeigenfuse continuing clockwisewinners Paul Trestan Dan Abel four co-equal winners program established honor Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufacturing Company Dulles Expo 82 quarter million people according post-show estimates visited Dulles Airport northern Virginia over weekend June 26-27 They saw Concorde supersonic transport C5A military transport plane lots private planes ultralights helicopters Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron twentieth birthday Dulles Airport ultramodern facility serving Washington DC metro area Dulles few American airports regular Con corde supersonic service London Paris Its spacious facilities joy traveler plane-watcher Dulles throws itself birthday party people three states turn out see show show year model air show flying part entire Expo Flying taxiway visible spectators apron observation areas terminal Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron put five rousing shows opening Expo Saturday morning Squadron exhibiting its models roped-off area shade wing C5Athe largest military transport world Representatives AMA I-IQ also turned out passing out literature answer ing questions about model aviation lot questions about AMAs new Headquarters building Reston VA few miles away announced local papers groundbreaking building Sunday local residents excited curious Luther Huxs fabulous RC Space Shuttle see September 1981 Model Aviation flew five shows team member Bill Hersh berger also member AMA Frequency Committee piloting carrier plane crowds gasped Shuttle pulled smoothly away its transport cheered wildly Luther brought rolled out right front Luther puts lot practice flaring Shuttle model looks like prototype though has much better glide ratio big Columbia Luther has now flown Space Shuttles 140 times air shows over area course big Columbia busy Sat urday too lifted off Cape Canaveral 1100 am Squadron just getting show word Columbia achieved orbit came through Luthers Columbia making its approach announced crowd just after touchdown Concorde joins show Sunday afternoons show got what probably spec tacular warm-up act air show has British Airways Concorde taking off its regularly-scheduled London trip taxied just behind Squadron setSynopsis continued page 93 listed concerns voting rules changes President ask Contest Board Coordinator communicate Boards explaining listing necessarily priority order 12 Magazine Editorial Policies response question about whether official editori al policy should exist Executive Director advised Publisher would tempt develop basic editorial guideline record also noted general Executive Council adequately can does act necessary control editorial policies 13 Special Events Director Replacement Worth reported Public Relations De partment now consists Geoff Styles PR Director Doug Pratt Special Events Manager Lou Ward PR Secretary also noted reorganized department oper ting up crowds gathered watch show rare treat Concorde lifted runway raised its nose landing gear disappeared team members knew however surprise store waited watched Suddenly Concorde reappeared landing lights bright against noon sky no 1000 feet above ground made magnificent highspeed pass right over crowd banked around Dulles Tower vanished time good No sooner sound its engines died down Phil Coopys Christen Eagle leaped air its famous snaproll takeoff show As Dick Roe teams manager announcers said Concorde tough act follow did Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron 26 air show teams sponsored AMA air show team members unpaid volun teers build fly maintain won equipment own expense team may 50 shows flying season entirely own time ating accordance plan previously approved Council 14 Plan Membership Sales Hobby Shops 15 Mailing Service Industry 15 Cost WATS Line Study above three agenda items have deferred until next full Council meeting will reported upon Executive Director 17 Publishers Meeting Discussion con sidered whether meeting editors pub lishers modeling press would helpful improving rapport between AMA no definitive action taken 18 Surplus Magazine Shipment Policy Executive Director reported under contract AMAs new magazine print er no surplus should accumulate therefore no longer problem concerning what whether charge surplus maga zines 19 Headquarters Authority Concerning Sanctions response Executive Direc tors request procedural clarification con cerning issuance sanctions under new contest coordination criteria approved issue sanctions approved coordinators meets scheduled prior May holding sanctions received meets scheduled after May 1 until coordinators resolve traditional meet conflicts 20 Membership Status After Losing CD Rating approved individual loses CD status due non-renewal membership upon rejoining shall al lowed reenter membership Leader Member status 9 3 against 48 10 21 Airworthiness/Giant Models Concern over existence unusual flying model next page September 1982 93 Scenes DuKes Expodisplays set up under wing C5A Model Aviators Normally Norace Fly Full-Scale Airports Did know fly airports have received federal funds owners/operators bound agreements certain things Well agreements referred Sponsor Assurances Sponsor Assurance No 22C requires airport operator notify full-scale aircraft condition would affect full-scale traffic airport Normally notification done Notice Airmen NOTAM effective NOTAMs should issued least two hours before airport will affected Therefore notice applies operation recommend discuss apsects airport operator towards gaining his/her assistance issuing appropriate NOTAMs Any questions concerning can referred AMA HOattention Geoffrey StylesDirector Public Relations structures such dog houses giant mod els expressed Council members regard danger potential After considerable debate motion approved 55 pound weight limit 25 kilossame Canadian weight limit imposed upon model aircraft effective immediately motion passed 12 1 against 5 As further safety measure requirement separation spectators flight line generally agreed necessary approved unanimously interim measure pending Safety Committee recom mendations minimum 65 feet distance between spectators flight line shall imposed models over 20 pounds connection criteria paragraph five general section AMA Safety Code Note Headquarters directed issue emergency notice announcing mandates effective immediately upon re ceipt notice 22 Agenda Items six weeks advance deadline submission reaffirmed President noted truly urgent emergency item could admitted agenda Council approval 23 Traditional Meets authority VPs shift dates such meets reaf firmed such shifts could affect ad jacent districts approved unanimously such changes would made after consultation vice-presidents dis tricts potentially affected also considered limit traditional meets per club per category item deemed time critical thus deferred next full Council meeting meantime Headquarters asking Contest Coordinators clubs under jurisdiction have traditional meet year Identification traditional meets published Contest Calendar capital letter T approved unanimously 24 Telephone Number Publication desirability such publication concerning elected appointed AMA officers acknowledged noted some officials wish Pros cons attitude discussed con clusion Council cannot mandate volun teer officials allow phone numbers displayed publically 25 Officer Responsibility/Authority/Lia bility Examples given whereby elected official Academy may witness unsafe flying activities discussion expressed officials minimum obli gation responsibility warn fenders Beyond legal questions appear involved need further consideration meantime aid identifying elected official Academy President directed elected officials license cards have printed appro priate title holder Also Bylaws Committee requested draft disciplinary action proposal possible inclusion Standing Rule Bylaws 26 Scholarship Criteria Ref November 81 minutes President directed Scholarship Committee draft proposal de fining add need present schol arship criteria 27 More Space VP Columns pro posal increase space magazine page per VP considered approved 5 6 against 1 3 6 7 ED Pres 3 ab stained EVP NAA 4 28NAA Mailing proposal approve mailing AMA members no cost AMA major medical insurance offer Nation al Aeronautic Association approved unanimously opening message will featured AMA letterhead stationery compliance Council directives complete package distributed review Council directed cover letter bear note effect no AMA indi vidual officer officials benefit directly health package offer 29Trans Am Raffle Noting advice AMAs legal counsel decided raffle cancelled deadline date claiming refund after date un claimed money will turned over Building Fund unanimously approved HQ offer refund raffle ticket holders upon proof purchase demand 30Awards Two Fellowships ap proved also two Superior Service awards Distinguished Service award publicity concerning will follow presentation 31Next Meeting approved next Council meeting will held Nats August 4 9 11 pm 10 minutes past NominatingCommittee meet ing adjournment 10 1 against 8 1 abstained 10 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aumescisne Vic.Pviniejmsts Roben C erodeur 406 Main Steet NauiuoNH 03060 Doe KmfttPOBooIa2873HerisaneLn.DumburMAO2332 Al NovOtfltk 4 Baverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 As Chairman Noise Committee feel important begin accumu late some data order form basis decisions actions will taken future Noise Committee Fred Kruse has appointed member com mittee has agreed accumulate data us fashion outlined letter below Although noise reduction retention flying sites heavily entwined very little quantitative information effectiveness mufflers has published have calls manufacturers provide figures effectiveness devices have several articles listing test results selected group engines mufflers date however quantity data available still sparse opinion information muffler/engine combinations will remain scarce until modelers some thing about ourselves Through network chartered clubs have ability build broad data base muffler/engine combinations enough clubs conduct noise surveys using guidelines article data collected collated sorted published might able help ourselves battle retain flying sites Certainly re sults would satisfy scientific commu nity could help us make informed choices just perhaps few fields may saved am willing serve asacollector collator sorter will send data became involved problem Early last year Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club decided would like take look muffler rule use flying field require muffler 15 cubic inch larger engines no stipulation concerning effective ness Because nearly club members deeply concerned about retaining field weve excellent compliance spirit rule occasional problem installation does show up club members nearly always suggests noise problem corrected before offend ing airplane returns field feel would like base actions quantified maximum noise level rather rule based displacement Because little information available general model press giving quantitative noise information decided conduct own survey field using simple tech niques available low cost equipment established committee decide what kind procedure would use what kind equipment would buy equipment needed conduct nonscientific survey easily obtainable sound level meter use purchased Radio Shack carries catalog number 42-3019 cost $3995 Engine rpm taken Heath kit tachometer Near ly club has member its equivalent other item needed 50 ft tape measure stake out 10 meters 328 ft between airplane sound meter technique chosen very simple can performed just few moments flying field what 1 Meas ure out 10 meters mark out two points 2 Set sound meter weighting Slow response 3 Have owner model hold ground body side op posite muffler exhaust 4 Go full throttle measure rpms 5 Point air plane sound meter 10 meters away meter knee height read sound meter 6 Repeat left right rear measure ments Always position body clear line sight between noise source meter place body directly line muffler exhaust NOTE Make sure engine size make model accurately recorded prop manufacturer model diameter pitch Left right relative look ing aft towards nose aircraft other point field relatively clear obstructions takeoff strip located least 150 yards closest trees no hard reflective sur faces within close proximity take measurements have some type re flective surfaces such building near field take measurements would appreciate would note data supply Figure 1 copy survey form using believe shape propeller well engine rpm muffler design factors noise emitted aircraft feel im portant record type propeller classify muffler design type suggest attempt made use following terms classifying design principles mufflers Expansion volume chamber larger volume cylinder FIo ThruOpen both front back allow air flow through center muffler 94 Model Aviation Engine Mfg______________ Model _________ Dispi__________ Aircraft _________________ Propeller Mfr ____________Type ________ Size&Pitch _____ x _____rpm _______ Muffler Mfr _________ Design ___________ Mods Front _______ DB Left _______ DB Right ______DB Rear ______DB Test Date//YrIMoIDay Fig 1Survey Form Tuned PipeDouble tapered cone design mak ing use reflected wave achieve improved scavanging Tuned Pipe Muffler Uses same principle tuned pipe addition shell surround second taper unit Man foldConducts exhaust gases away en gine does provide restriction expansion exhaust Restrictor Depends upon restriction free flow gases cause muffling effect Using above terms will enable muffler information coded New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Basside NY 11361 Aman VPrdents Pete Bianohini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dread, B Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Ukw 46 Cory Or. Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Settler SORandi Rd. No A-2 Sotrenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemare Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts get right down scope responsibilities demanding attention AMA vicepresident parallels US Senator Congressman share duality represen tation hand have same time duty what best ALL AMA members no matter dis trict found other hand responsible well own district have elected us represent NATIONAL problems DISTRICT problems should ALL receive consideration would give actually sitting Executive Council personally casting votes extent realize position trust taken lightly act accordingly ie thoughtfully greatest care Two Days Flying Knights can make THE FLYING KNIGHTS model flying field Lakeview Road Ham burg NJ August 14 15 assured Gil Lange President Randy Bittinger Secretary THE FLYING KNIGHTS OF HAMBURG NY INC will two days flying fun years Big Fly ing Scale Rally listed March Fig 2Example Completed Survey Form computer type muffler can used sorting generic type direction location muffler exhaust also importance engine mounted upright side-mounted muffler exhausts rear no need indicate exhaust location Any other exhaust arrangement should noted would like help project please forward information following address Fred Kruse P0 Box 849 Salem NH 03079 edition column along other Dis trict II happenings Funk Wagnalls de fines rally meeting assembly persons common purpose Gil describes clubs imminent happening words year August 14th 15th Flying Knights sponsoring first SCALE RALLY annual get-together RCers western New York northern Pennsylvania southern Canada areas have run gauntlet ofFun-Flies Own Things Airshows almost 20 consecutive years sincere opinion has never much interest excitement generated type Flying Meet have witnessed Scale rallies Northeast Canada cause unbelievable popularity type meet changing format will hosting Scale Rally year really definite trend toward Rally type get-together Lakehurst Weekend Memorial Day week end TIME Naval Air Engi neering Center PLACE exten sive air show hosted US Navy Model aircraft demonstrations included program among other events announced column last issue good time thanks Navy particu lar CO NAEC-LAKEHURST Captain RM Kraft once again allowing modelers conduct flight operations base information readers may aware fact Lakehurst has long scene model aircraft contests Hopefully will continue such years come thanks exemplary conduct site modelers have flown shot made part large throng spectators relaxing front three huge dirigible hangars large version ofOld Glory its threshold Old Time Eagles MAC Jupiter Pluvius has taken toll district spring major victim OLD TIME EAGLES annual AERO PICNIC funtype competition rained out May 23rd has now re-scheduled August 29th Famous Dean OLD TIME ERS Joe Beshar CD format consists Control Line Free Flight Rubber Electric C02 Junior RC combined Sport Old Timer highlight af fair will Balloon Bust ie buy helium-filled balloon name launch away balloon picked up greatest distance field win RC system Meantime rubbing hands glee because fee per balloon $5AJ0 proceeds will donated AMA Building Fund hours will 900 am 500 pm place Thompson Park/Lincroft NJ Exit 109 Garden State Parkway proceed 2 miles west Rt 520 Park no entry fee Sponsor ship Model Airplane News magazine refreshments courtesy Tuscan Dairies AMA Building Fund Developments expect participate ground-breaking ceremonies Reston VA June 27 Mean donation fees continues good result worthy district Earlier reported generous contributions West chester Radio Aeromodellers WRAM Show fame Blue AngelsClub NYC photographed euphoric state produced amount check ie $1500 Behind President John Isbister right Joe Wimbrna Treasurer Engine MfgOsModel 25FSR Displ 025AircraftSig Kadet JR Propeller MfrJ&ZType Zlnger Size & Pitch 0900 x 400 rpm 13800 Whispur Muffler Mfr MDL B Design Expansion Mods None Front75DBLeft9DB Right 79 ear DB Test Date 81 03 28 o/Day Inside hangar snapped photo irerft dFcnLsv srea Sheer happiness expressed view below LRJ Blue Angels club President Carmine Cutrnfelln Treasurer Stephen Greenbaum nr na some check Harbinger Spring before see first robin know spring District II jersey Coast Sport Fliers hold annual Spring RC Championships jamesburg NJ May 16 1982 marked clubs Second Annual Contest proved successful its forerunner thanks hard-working membership club expertise charge wit Ed Runkel CD Larry Kosinar Assist ant CD Bud Roane Scale CD meet boasting 69 entrants featured RC Pattern Pre-Novice Novice Advanced combined Expert/Master well Sport Scale Quarter-Scale lens caught John Massari President Interstate Mod el Flying Club preparing fly Pattern Newsletter Note Just received nice note first two issues Duck Soup its Editor Len Moscowitz also President club 117th RC Flying Group Pa ramus NJ masthead sports its motto News Isnt Fit Print Anyway sense humor like bound hit' really fine newsletter hope keep mailing list Scale Thing Note following traditional events interest District II STARS 1982 Scale Rally Olean NY July 10-11 PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competition Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY July 18 Sky Rovers Air Show 82 Phelps NY July 31-August 1 Somers NY RC Clubs 4th Annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In August 7-8 LAKEHURST NATS IN 83l Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aucolats VimPraidssta Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 2105 St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgaso OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 mailing month has brought forth controversy can ever remember Among common complaints new format contest listing liked apparent problem new format totally misunderstood new shortened format never intended replace full listings rather supple ment full listings past years space limi tations have forced magazine print couple months contest listings issues throughout heart contest season Contests scheduled later season werent listed early season maga zines lead problems modelers trying schedule time off attend meets new concept intended help alleviate problem within limi tations magazine space available space simply available list full schedule entire season its nor mal full format issue best com promise list current couple months entirety using larger format listing individual events CD addresses etc list rest contest calendar short ened form short format listings addition normal listings majority contest fliers know contact event going run may know contact can wait until full listing comes out least month before event can call contest coordinator AMA HQ de tails spite mail response Ive still feel new system better complaints result people understanding new format rather format itself second common subject mail addressed current hot issue Giant Scale airplanes trend larger heavier airplanes will stop ap propriately should stopped Most current controversy has stirred up Bob Campbells B-29 opinion few people better quali fied build fly airplane type Bob still worries think 125 pound model lane powered four chainsaw engines potential disaster type airplane hit anyone anything scary must admit am concerned about apparent awful lot people very irrate AMA has put stop type activi ty IMAA currently working some standards will limit activities expect presented AMA soon Meanwhile AMA pounding brains come up some reasonable limits problem draw line Differences opinion set limit abound thing almost everyone agrees limit necessary believe ultimately having maximum weight wing-loading horsepower way regulate activities safely stymieing further activity Giant airplanes third area controversy fueled John Griggs column two months ago relative show team activities find hard believe anyone else matter gullible enough believe shotgun loaded anything blanks agree show teams have tended get little too theatrical presentations effort make acts entertaining has led lessen ing effectiveness demonstrating public what model aviation really about go circus am thrilled high wire acts entertained clowns neither gives irresistable urge join circus Perhaps changed program simply AMA show teams AMA demonstration teams intended goals would better accomplished Dont get wrong am very supportive efforts shown show teams think programs could improved addition little trim sounds like airplanes also received quite few letters about Councils recommendation East Mississippi site next FF Team Se lection Finals personally voted against must keep mind purely recommendation President has total authority FAI matters Execu tive Council has absolutely no authority matters can make recommen dations natural trust integrity model ers received another lethal blow month received numerous calls members District Ill club member club intentionally shooting down other members airplanes dispute over enact ment some field rules Apparently has going quite worst part guy admitted confronted club meeting end result club forced expel member find another flying site opinion anyone would should hung toenails hot sun alas cant courts should find him guilty can sure H - take steps have him thrown out AMA seems Im always putting out plea help month no exception need someone will willing act frequency coordinator Basically indi vidual would act information clearing house frequency interference matters ad vising clubs potential interference exists based FCC reports well club input Its lot work requires ganized person some knowledge radio service would performing essential Any volunteers month Delaware 0 District tolumbina Maryland h torolien IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Angoante Vica-Preadans Wayne Abernetiry 9205 Canendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chamoine 205 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Sill Helws 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1O9 John Preston 7012 tlvira Court FalIn Churcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Yes have received letters three complaining about article FAI team selection sites site criteria Strangely enough three letters far western section United States opinion took very self ish view complained finals moved central east Mississippi far westerners would have travel too far cant fly competitive unless fly perfect field think its about lime some partici pants took long look program tried something help program 96 Model Aviation instead just thinking about themselves name game field best team rest column month writ ten Bob Sifleet member District IV very staunch supporter FAI Free Flight last Executive Council meeting directive issued instructing Team Selection Committee 1984 FF Team Selection Finals must held east Mis sissippi River directive welcomed team selection participants eastern half US Already District IV modeler dropped out program has dusted off models preparing 1984 team selection However individuals have voiced themselves letters perhaps others wonder directive possibility future directives became neces sary brief history team selection program effect its participants will explain 1966 team selection program changed three finals format east central west team member Contest central finals Bong Field Wisconsin site finals 1966 1968 1970 finals held Albuquerque NM because west coast par ticipants complained travel too far finals twice row finals site should rotational basis finals held Dallas TX 1972 Taft CA 1974 1976 finals held Minneapolis MN attempt re instate rotational system after having three finals row west After having unusually windy weather Minneapolis finals site criteria written requires field weather condi tions nearly perfect times before site can accepted finals site same time rule initiated allow final ists vote acceptable sites submitted clubs organizations approved finals site committee Perhaps tentional site totally meets finals site criteria Taft CA resulted finals being held Taft 19781980 again 1982 other sites voted Bong Field Wisconsin site 1966 1968 finals Sacramento CA Seguin TX fields voted down because participants west did think sites adequate under site criteria did want travel Wisconsin 1978 Texas 1982 finals site criteria idealistic sites used recent World Championships Spain Denmark Sweden would acceptable finals site excellent field Winer Neustadt Austria would acceptable because frequent rain winds experienced two three World Championships held decline participation team selection program has occurred east due having travel west six out nine central finals six last seven club Baltimore Aero Craftsmen has lost five participated program 1966 through 1972 nine participants Today four two have stated last time will go west coast because unfair required go time Reasons given have dropped out still participating happy continu al west coast finals Excessive Travel An analysis estimated distance travelled finalists east west coasts finals since central finals initiated follows 1966 1968west 4500 miles east 1500 miles Ob viously just reason time com plaints west coast participants about ex cessive travel finals 1970 through 1982west 5400 miles east 16500 miles obvious discrimi nation against eastern participants Logistics Having travel 2000 3000 miles away finals require motor cycles tents other unusual support equip ment adequately compete particularly flying finals conserve vacation time difficult expensive Time Required travel east west requires four six days way car two days flying means up three weeks vacation required tend finals west coast participants need two days total travel Attitude several letters recently received west coast modelers complaining about 1984 finals directive common opinion expressed participants good enough team California Therefore finals should Taft because close home field entire US adequate fly opinion commonly known eastern modelers appreciated What would think New York Yankees said Because win World Series often anyone else best therefore should play games Yankee Stadium because like home field advantage dont want bothered traveling away games particularly other team might have slight advantage ball park above reasons briefly describe east coast participation has declined will continue decline finals continue extremely distant locations difficult interest new modelers FAI program Lets face can obtain keep newcomers interest program realizes must fly quar ter- semi-finals year travel Taft next year repeated basis may have two weeks vacation family deserves part vacation may have financial resources travel extensively west coast finals repeated basis modelers say FAI wealthy crazy both continue fly A/2 Gas Unlimited Rubber local contests program loses potentially good FAI modelers participants eastern half country have quite patient waiting finals site rotate central and/or east Eastern modelers became quite upset after efforts Team Selection Com mittee have central site Seguin TX ignored participants west Rockies nearly unanimously voted Taft because didnt want travel distant site afraid high humidity possibility winds over five mph straw broke camels back eastern central area participants decided take action asked district vice-presidents initiate change finals site selection first step Executive Council directive finals site will east Mississippi 1984 Further action expec ted Executive Council set up rotational system finals sitewest central east west etc possibly west east west etc Also program formatmay changed insure fair practical equal team selec tion participants Alabama ida gia issippi S Puerto 9ico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 0795550 Amesata VIesJvaddits John Gorday 115 Beybery Lane iaclrgon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohmon 932 Banven Deirey Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00642 Ccl Moorenien 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherem P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrsnceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Really Flies proclaims headline newsletter Atlanta Soaring Society headline refers plane club built fact flew well enough place third against conventionally construc ted two-meter sailpianes Kirk Wheeler pilot flying floating Another club jumped group effort won doing Tn-County RC Association members live Savannah GA built entered float annual Stand Up America parade Nine RC models featured float float didnt win prizes club won expand ing local interest showing Effing ham County officials acted wisely providing club flying site first annual Alabama Fly-In well attended will probably lead second annual Alabama Fly-In Bama Flyers helped putting air show occasion crowd chose winnersa nice way get audience narticioation September 1982 97 n sluGs sun usairpianes large number man nours conssruction uu uunjs acu acm sssatcrs aunt believe won Best Show District V Fun-Fly scheduled September 25 26 same time place South Carolina Fun-Fly Champi onship Twenty trophies merchandise already waiting winners info write James Barr 127 Cherrywood Park Simpsonville SC 29681 dont know old Magnolia Clas sic Capitol City RC Club has host ed about 10 years year some 40 contestants competed five classes under stand steak dinner Saturday night worth trip dont fly contest III eels S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Amneiste VicePrsnidsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill BenoIn Quincy IL 62301 WiIIens Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenend Pkwy Owenisoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithvlle MO 64089 Helen Oleen 820 Old Bonhonane uniwreity CIty MO 63132 WIllIam 3 Snavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48789 Stan Wenson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazal Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 time read will well summer months hope summer enjoyable year Un fortunately havent able travel much year hope can next year Im still office thing have noticed about summer politics seem die down bit see have priorities straight new headquarters should under way now new building will reali ty last hope dont think end need donations have pretty good effort given district would like see effort continue come up less have borrow have used innovative ways get money have enjoyed reading about news letters Just keep up can use lots went CL Stunt contest Lexington KY past weekend guys never cease amaze pull ships out dives just right moment smearing beauties pavement nice change pace watch fly Charleston RC Society borrowed District V display booth mall show Charleston About 5000 spectators visited show Planes ranged 12-ft Tele mastpr ro 1/A rrlleronly Maybe should try something little different once above mentioned CL contest finally got meet District VI AVP Bill Zimmer have much contact him via mail best AVPs really pleasure meet him area Varna IL look Bill up loves talk about CL got letter David Cosby Mineral Point MO back asked let know Terry Vandiver giv ing free helicopter demos club group within 300 miles Give call 314/438-5683 would like see helicopter activity grow willing help make Well its picture time again month have few show Let thank sent can use lot know out take lots pictures summer Lets share first picture sent Bob Mo dica Lafayette Esquadriles Missouri taken spring meet appar ently great success Pictured Joe Fos ter St Louis winrtr Slow Combat Another guys likes crash perfectly good airplanes Im guys likes watch rest pictures taken Hoosier Hills RC Clubs first Expo letter got President Bruce Kern got off good start hope future ones just successful Enough now. 98 Model Aviation theClassic Sorry theres room a, Inn names mars MBCfl8IIB barr oeninu james err S Super Chipmunk uon norgui cues yuur iIuu en ean display just Charleston RC Society As usual Ive run out room before Ive covered news Keep em flying Richard Breeders Christen Eagle nariie MDDOI5 pIrrIre Some backbone Expo CLKaren Kidd Linda Reuter Pat Kern President Bruce Kern J06 Foster ne reau sign successTul xpo people Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disric VII Vice -Pre font PfI Sn 1U14 Birmingham M 4d0 12 Aaeieoano Vice-Prdent Jack Finc 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Aucciane ViCePreidenta Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioge St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr SO Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 40054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Take second look column mast head listing Assistant VP Associate VPs Newly appointed Art Arro Ann Arbor MI Russ Knetzger Milwaukee WI Russ took about three minutes hard persuasion now sounds eager job make room new assignments required some offsets Jim Clark steps down after several years job Iowa thanks thanks will expressed specific meaningful way Jim well John Lorbiecki Milwaukee Art Arro agreed post last December has waiting wings shuffle make room him feel now have good placement geographically people right specialty general knowledge proper communications job What does mean clubs indi vidual members means guy probably right know-how too far you can transact personally get service directly quickly have some rather dramatic threatening events district right next door fall general category bad news listen first bald misinformed reports prudent refrain comment elaboration add ostensibly bad publicity further add misinformation already broadcast other media both cases appropriate Head quarters action motion including trip Headquarters staff involvement example tell make sure appreciate appropriate responses effect good reason see much discussion due time appropriate notice will given matters hand can tell however careful Southern Indiana getting directions natives trying sort out detour routes Always get least two opinions Confounding misdirection wrong turn found myself up hills one-lane gravel road obviously way Paoli turned around Coming back presented fork direc tion left little one-lane concrete bridge over creek railings knocked off Model T deputy later told Only half car got bridge rolled off onto roof Sit ting ceiling 280ZX little light pain butt Sheriff deputies two counties finally got West Baden IN site first AAAA rated United States Indoor Championships resounding success competition Some new records reported elsewhere some notable personalities Wally Sim mers took 4th Handlaunch Glider two-flight total nineties Dr Paul Macready guest Dr MacCready spent two days watching participating helping time wind banquet gave inspired talk major theme developed man-powered flight achievement obtained through direct open-minded approach such modeler might take case Indoor modeler microfilm models Rich structure weight power other investment craft except what needed achieve task confirmed first finally achieving man-powered flight Channel crossing flight touched down beach very edge waters just crossed again return trip home West Baden shared ride Indianapolis Airport disappeared down concourse three minutes fore departure time return rental car him similar attitude parallel discipline displayed Eugene Verbitsky Russian Power flier asked him what thought new electronic timers doesnt add anything capability airplane compete Hey Thomas Arkansas Louisiana C New Mesice lsema s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Asociate VPreedents Bob riedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11808 Fulmer NE Albuqueue NM 87111 Ed Pore 1102 W Torrent Rd Grand Prasnie TX 75050 Al Robe 1904 Valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 rain around some RC fields under water finding place fly has hard Mesquite North Lake have always public parks free enter now charging fee fly thing good about now maybe can get city maintain fields better have got Bucker Jungmeister almost ready go again does always happen new airplanes Junkers have two airplanes 15 years oldan Aeromaster Gringo flew Dallas meet month Tom Street beat Pattern second Joe Gross third Larry Jenson beat Scale Bonanza second MB-S won Giant Scale Minnow big dealtwo entries following report Ed Perez Dallas meet May 22 23 Dallas RC Club held Pattern Scale flying contest Sever al younger fliers going compete decided feature column hopes encouraging others Four teenagers competed Mike Gross age 13 Altus OK placed 4th 1981 Texas NationalsNovice Robert Elliott age 14 Arlington TX 9th 1981 Nats Novice both now Advanced fliers Jeff Turner 15 Dallas TX Steve Hill 14 Arlington TX both flying Novice class first time September1982 99 ieve null ana rorner i racy make minor adjustments before competition winners Masters 1stTom Street right 2ndTed White center 3rd Joe Gross left Jeffs pit crew David Groves Steve coached older brother Tracy also experienced flier round newcomers flew showed improvement over previous can proud first performance appeared obvious two Advanced fliers Robert Mike known older Advanced fliers skilled competitors As matter fact pilot last years Southwest Championships held over Labor Day weekend Dallas remarked glad moving Expert wouldnt have face Robert Ad vanced 1982 Roberts father Dwain gan teach him fly age 11 Now Robert rescues Dwain has flying problems Mike Gross has also followed fathers example Joe Gross won third place Masters Dallas RC meet pperarys Mike Robert dueled May 15 16 HOT MACS Pattern Contest Waco TX week previous contest point differential between two pilots about half Robert placed first Mike second Dallas contest Mike flew Tipper ary Robert Johnny Casburn Xl still experimental plane yet market Robert placed first Mike placed fourth Robert Since Robert earned first Ad vanced Texas City RC Club Champi onships leading pack 21 points Unfor tunately Mike wasnt able make meet dont know would have com pared feel certain two young men would have again vying top honors over older competitors end Dallas contest four seemed truly have enjoyed experiences new skills learned some skills perfected others So let warning keep eye over shoulderthese youngsters coming up fast Thanks photographer Uvaldo Ramon Baich Springs TX Colorado S Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeIlnhls Olsirict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Ajeociave Vicu-Prad Robert Ball 2622 S CoOtmar, Casper StY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Snanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 445h Sc Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Martern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 516 S Cloudas Sioux Falls SO 57103 will receiving issue just about Nats time arc participating working Natscongratu lations efforts Worlds Largest Model Airplane Contest big thanks local Nebraska folks have worked hard assist AMA bringing meet off such spectacular fashion Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Boulevard Casper WY 82601 phone 307/265-6250 Youth Activities Coordinator dis trict shares following need youth beginners model aviation has prompted District IX VP Travis McGinnis ask draw up some guidelines goals modeling public think through youngsters today display patience acquired skills build stick tissue models usually associated begin ning modeling because hurried atti tude part adults seems limited time assist beginners success ful modeling experience first activities appointed job will compile list designs available kits categorize some sequential/logical order various types modeling ie FF CL RC lists should assistance getting useful information hands beginners beginning modelers start appropriate designs consequently experience less success crucial beginning stages endeavor Reliable simple stable flying designs must beginners will greatly increase chances beginners hang modeling diversions choices activities todays youth electronic games etc challenging exciting modeling faces its greatest challenges drawing youths its ranks keeping would helpful readers would simply flood mailbox ideas suggestions assist accomplishing first phases new job organization BAMA frequently referred Ed Whittens column Junior Flight would also great help information gathering Ill stop time telling way look modeling need ginnerswe know modeling builds characterjust look around charac ters already modeling Till another time Thanks Chuck good start important job Model Museum Flying Club Newsletter Denver CO come follow ing thoughts Jim Thomas past Secretary club currently fashionable com plain about everything intent nor view status modeling its future easy enough convinced modeling will soon cease exist due lack flying sites b costs balsa engines fuel etc c public restrictions con cerning noise usage lack enforce ment re radio frequencies d above dont believe immedi ate demise hobby reasonable conclude generation gone will no new juniors carry Now recognize may some reason concerned about nega tive items listed aboveand maybe am fully convinced average modeler 1982 has better ever before days modeler can enjoy phase hobby pre-Old Timer latest electronic benefits newest technology adhesives example equals freedom never before enjoyed total fields less numerous dedicated flying sites now cost travel has increased greatly over last decade us have available money time 1930s 1940s what future Let us accept fact will possible recreate wave enthusiasm belonged aviation post Lindbergh days assume means end interest flight end hobby deny bet ter aspects what declare whole affair fad assert joy fascination romance flight will never die Further assert modelers worldwide care takers joy fascination romance although numbers may diminish time time curious inquisitive nature man will replenish us because marvel things airborne will continue delight eye excite mind So lets worry too much should enjoy hobby motivation first place enrich through improve ment human experience pass along confidence Arizona S talilornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae l.annlois Rnchn PaIns ve,ses cA 90-274 AociwOe Viog-Pmjdnas Torn bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Veges NV 89107 Tony Capobianco 615 Laloma Ave. Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnun Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weetby CIsula Vista CA 92011 couple trips report month first fund raiser model contest Soaring Union Los Angeles SULA club put contest pro ceeds being matched club donated AMA Building Fund con test raised $105 SULA matched Fur thermore individual donations led addi tional $130 being raised total $340 contest directed Jim Barnhart wife Margaret bought silver patch Homer Swap Ron Reitz bought silver patch Thanks SULA members results contest saw Don Vickers winning Roger Roth runnerup next 100 Model Aviation three George Bass Mike Charles Ed Kennedy meet held Domin quez Hills site very next day went foothill community Altadena Altadena Methodist Church pastor Dr Barry Woodbridge unusual service planned Dr Woodbridge RC pilot planned service around aeronautical theme Models display outside church suspended ceiling inside Dr Woodbridge called service Cele bration Flight Reverend Richard Hann start proceedings prayer Rev Hann good sailplane builder flier After Dr Woodbridges sermon Living Right Altitude presented guest speaker other Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer Condor fame Dr MacCready spoke crossing English Channel Gossamer Albatross ran fellow club members Ed Lidgard John Ferrer wife Nancy pleasant surprise service Dr Woodbridge fine thing feel art idea can pursued others After club meets rec reation room church recently received $100 donation Building Fund Marion MidgeJohnson widow Hi Johnson Thanks Mrs Johnson AMA staff myself have appointed new Associate VicePresident Las Vegas area name Tom Bunker RC flier Scale main interest especially Quarter Scale Hes modeling since 1948 having started Ukies Tom charter member QSAA having served financial officer since forming Hes designer scratch build er hes no stranger aeronautics Welcome District X teamTom way newsletter editors listen up Look list AVPs top column Any within couple hundred miles dont include mailing list recently sent AMA booth Mike Lee Phoenix AZ mall show Mike sent excellent report show Un fortunately report nearly long total space allotted magazine column Ill just have give high lights show put Condors Luke AFB Cris-Town shopping mall heart Phoenix 70 models display entered 20 classes planes boats cars public voting pick winners class Over 3000 votes cast mall manager Ms Ann Junkers rented tables set up display paid plaques awarded winning models Mike says plans under way next years show plan add classes judging Saturday night swap shop auction Recently Ive cancel out some club visits because several trips Cape Kennedy However Ive asked affected clubs reschedule Im going miss FAI Scale Championships Reno because Ill off Florida want appear club write Ill see what can work out Support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible Remember youve got till end year get name plaque new building takes minimum $50 donation achieve Need booth Ill send no cost mall show whathave-you Thermals Alaska o ara on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aeinecate VIeePraidnte Al Culver 16075 var Elm Pocasello ID 83201 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vic*burg Sn. 5tokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klemash Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 290201 Sn Ave 534 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 August 15 date 9th annual Intermountain Scale Builders contest Gil I-forstman contact him 509/276-5296 has putting low-key kind Scale Peanut UC RC get-together years years event will have cate gories Rubber C02 Gas Peanut Profile UC AA UC Profile Junior event RC BIG RC Scale Others tell great contest well run just lot fun year special category will 30s era Any aircraft made decade qualifies special reward sounds like super contest takes place near Deer Park WA just north Spokane Also rumor bin comes word new IMAA chapter near Hillsboro OR will sponsor reception its great new field 21st 22nd August contest come fly us gettogether Also rumored steak fry Satur day evening nominal charge dont have contact imagine Hills boro Hobby Shop would have information 'Credit Credit,~ file Corvallis Expo essentially baby BCRC same time Jim Trump wanted remind group effort involving other clubs year Kiamath Falls group ran fun-fly Since Len Ledson won suppose coincidence excellent trophies made Roseburg Club films run Barnstormers should noted Jim said felt clubs got involved show better would Sounds good January saw first issue new newsletter Skagit RC Flyer voice Skagit Valley RC Club WA Im sure editor Chuck Bulfinch would pleased exchange other news letter persons Chuck wrote criti cisms would ignored probably said jest good thought Its criticism isnt important rather newsletter editors get little positive feedback yet kinds flak shows up goof Newsletters very important part hobby clubs function kind newsletter editor Send him something print offer help out buy him beverage little TLC helps Contest Trail Mudhole 82 held beautiful day Lately weather has great Unfortunately first day fishing season didnt see some group showed up seemed enjoy day terry Holcomb watched 60 Minutes segment Lear Fan Jerry quite hand devel opment craft built least two models part pre-production engineering tried again fly electric powered Widge Almost Haystack events tried out bugs will Out fine floatplanes no BAD crashes few dunks As usual Sky Knights put good contest 29th May went Eugene 82 Northwest UC Regionals first UC contest 4ong time im pressed scope organization premier meet Mike Hazel helpers commended fine job Naturally spent time talking people watching What could see though large group dedicated modelers doing what enjoy doing very well Met whole lot UC fliers saw some old friends lot fun doing Next year am going stay can get weekend clear people Cana da California Eugene Toy/Hobby mobile shop display of plastic UC models made Frank Macy Jim Walker display giant Fireball beautiful engine display friendly enjoyable people enjoy hobby could possibly name will forget Thanks Barons Spokane hosted 82 edition Northwest Division Scale Masters meet June 11-13 club field north Spokane Deer Park entries around 20 Scale aircraft large meet Static judging done 11th flying six rounds 12th 13th field part old airbase run way essentially east-west Naturally winds northerly Actually winds quiet around 7 pm thinking about having some flying rounds ing Saturday next year Winds Well wouldnt say too strong think wind moves RVs just breeze werent too strong As dont have results contest others discussed yet meet self well organized well run AVP eastern Washington Bruce Nelson Con test Manager Dick Carson Contest Direc tor aided host aides Bruce Carson editor Monocle filled what happening locally num ber faithful expressed thoughts feelings about Academy doings Really group need have let know what like dont like about whats going hobby SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Well Im out room till next time HAPPY FLYING September 1982 101 Taken ZilIahsoma planes Nice Kougar en tha foreground Photo Baich JUNIO FLIGHT] Box 176 Wall St Sta. New D WHITTE York NY 100050 Shanghai SRPSM AEROMODELING kind wonderful mucilage binds people together locally nationally over world become friends remain has basis understand appreciate other end World War III GI Shanghai China weekends flew Free Flight models HUANG YONG-LIANG club Jessfield Park Nixon rapprochement back touch other Yong-Liang main expertise became Control Line now gov ernments aeromodeling program organizers duties range heading development laboratory Peking running FAI team trials managing FAI Control Line teams overseas responsibility improving production quality factories manu facturing model airplane engines Recently acquired new task popularizing aeromodeling throughout China Editor new bi-monthly magazine Model Airplane have received first two issues contents very general beginner expert sport FAA history kites aerodynamics full-sized aircraft magazines introductory informative will obviously just sort vehicle needed introduce encourage develop model builders present 20000 copies being printed hope increase 100000 about 10% number grade school students very interesting item attracted first issue plan reproduced reduced size below building/flying instructions SHANGHAI SRPSM model produced kit already 400000 have sold uses expanded foam sheets wing tail surfaces spruce motor stick plastic propeller sure looks like winning way go group can make own SHANGHAI SRPSMs just little project first arithmetic drawing up plans full size Dimensions plans metric have multiply 03937 convert inches wing has 18-inch span 4-inch chord center stabilizer 11-inch span 3-inch chord center Collect bunch expanded foam meat trays home school Thicker ones wing thinner stab fins wing can made two halves make -inch longer overlap Use white aliphatic resin glue such Elmers Sobo Titebond Try out modelers am disturbed absence young people hobby until now decided go alone effort help Ive drawn up rudimentary program Im going try local level First simple note presented President local RC club Sky Squires Second program plan intend present/sell local grade school principals intend ed use AMA Cub primary vehicle augmented follow-on theory models mostly plagiarized past articles junior Flight must admit soon began run out ideas best adequately retain interest students may show necessary interest continue Hopefully BAMA wIl provide myself stimulus suggestions Bills use followup material will greatly appreciated Send Bill Brenchley RR 3 Box 307B Marion IL 62959 Thanks BAMA Needs Help BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues need assistance Send 20c postage stamp complimentary copy Star Skippers Assoc ons newsletter learn what effort about Send stamp $10 mem Workshop 01bership check Ed 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 Bill Benchby Bravo Ive just received issue Model Aviation laud initiative formation BAMA like long time ***** Keep flippin prop. next month Ii 01 t2Ol __vJlI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Limits Insurance Coverage Models Over 55 Pounds Requires Spectator Separation Flight Line Least 65 Feet Flying Models Over 20 Pounds AMA Executive Council June 26 1982after considering possible actions connection membership concerns over expanding potential danger involving large heavy models flown close prox imity spectator crowdsvoted clarify AMA Safety Code regard situa tions noted above Reflecting growing negative membership reaction publicity about large models ex pressing need line drawn some concerning AMA accommodation activity includes such models Council adopted limit already effect Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC AMA Safety Code currently says models weighing over 20 pounds single straight line must established separate spectators persons essential flight operations ncil has defined amount separation least 65 feet between spectator line and flight operations Council further defined flying models over 20 lbs weight limit per missible models flown accordance paragraph 4 General section AMAs Safety Code shall beSS lbs 25 kilograms taking actions effective immediately upon receipt information anyone involved flying models over 20 pounds Council noted general principle governs AMA insurance coverage matters less what flown flown Thus indi cated flying models heavier 55 pounds large unpopulated area such desert uninhabited lake area might very safe therefore need insurance coverage flying such models contests model demonstrations club ac tivities public might expected congregate risk exposure unaccept able AMA officers responsible establishing safety policies practices meantime AMAs new Safety Com mittee study further subject large heavy models view toward possible further modification clarification ficial AMA Safety Code Until Safety Committee produces recomendations subject however above requirements have same effect changes Code making its rulings Council noted previous lifting former 40-lb Safety Code weight limit response membership requests told good safety record models 40- 50pound weight range establishing higher limit Council indicated too models weights double previous limit have involved crash es though injuries have volved potential acceptable summary line has drawn again minimum separation between spectator flying activities has provided Meanwhile AMA Safety Committee will consider whether further safety pro visions recommended Synopsis- Executive Council Meeting 6/26-2 7 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately August 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting August should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie 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-Il 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-VIII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX AVP-IX Proxy Dick Crowley substitut ing VP Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA President Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Howard Crispin Mike Mas John Preston Frank Garcher Bob Aberle attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Carl Wheeley Publications Director Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements preliminary financial report just concluded RC Scale World Championships continued page 91 Trans Am Raffle Report April 1982 issue Model Aviation page 78 told learning fund raising raffle held connection 1981 Trans Am Rally conflicted Federal lottery laws therefore cancelled its original form required payment tickets participate same time indicated until March 1 1982 could participate revised version program did require raffle tick et purchase time appeared would possible proceed award prizes originally intended However since announcement ap pears program still problem re gard lottery laws AMA Executive Council has decided cancel program entirely offer refunds anyone purchased raffle tickets Thus awards will made offering refunds submit ticket stubs proof purchase noted cost program exceeded income ticket sales entry fees AMA souvenir sales miscellaneous donations Thus project ended deficit status hoped therefore raffle refunds will minimized request re funds since may treat purchases contributions worthy cause Rally great event will go down AMAs history tremendous model flying achievement meantime books need closed financial aspects project Requests refunds will honored time during 1982 Please send ticket stubs AMA PR Department 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 88 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New Satety Ruling Effective Immediately- Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 DATELINE REND NV Time flashes time write another column time Reno Ill try highlight few happenings seventh RC Scale World Championships So people involved effort becomes difficult list lets start Bosses Patty Groves very affectionately known WWW Contest Manager assigned myriad de tails required tie everything together husband Monty Contest Director contest magnitude means sweat worry sweat work sweat run start sweating very good job well done full thanks AMA FAI two people efforts Without two meet could have total disasterwith total success Bob Rae Underwood handled hos pitality chores escorting tour groups ladies welcoming foreign teams chasing out airport retrieve model boxes lost transit Ken Wardrip members Hill Country Flyers Club supported flight line activities chasing fliers hangar flight line Yeo man duties performed Phil Abbinanti members Reno RC Club man woman pitched bull work needed kind meet folk credit Reno area people responsible getting meet day registration subsequent happenings people made contest work too numerous men tion thanks AMA FAI go out THE CONTEST Forty three competitors representing 14 countries converged Reno Sunday registration orientation entire person neljudges jury contestants supporters AMA staff housed fed Circus Circus HotellCasino thanks support both Bill Bennett Bill Pennington Facili ties excellent people hotel warm cheerful especially Black Jack dealers took money Out field contestants assem bling checking aircraft renewing old friendships meeting new people generally getting lay land Bob Wischer tempted fly sport ship check out area allowed flying crashed minor damage takeoff due broken wire aileron servo Bob Underwood stepped Hiper Bipe flew successfully Thin air 5000 fect altitude verified attempted axial roll turned out bar rel configuration loss great gobs altitude local modeler told plans call 25 stuff 4 IT BEGINS Monday day commenced Bob Underwood flying sample flight train judges caliber judge need ed real training Field limits due parked full-scale craft planes takeoff active runway proved quite tight possible contain provided pilots exercized care Static judging began after flight judge training activities ceased noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Very brief speeches welcome Tony Aarts behalf FAI behalf AMA followed raising individual flags participating country accompanied national thems beautiful event moving almost reverent culminated Monty Groves declaring contest officially open frightening high explosive blast adjoining field timed exactly Montys final words Static judging continued after opening ceremonies Stand-off Scale judges worked late night completed 25 aircraft F4C judging Precision Scale much meticulous requiring nearly hour judge aircraft end day Monday completed five aircraft cluding perfect example Scale craftsmanship have ever seen museum cali ber reproduction Swedish Tiger Moth 7 pm team managers meeting held clear up rules questions others related operation meet Again field limits defined assure team very clear idea limits would applied Relative wind directions takeoff landings discussed occasions would require reflight meeting ended retired dinner Black Jack tables AND WE CONTINUE Flying started Tuesday morning F4 Stand-off first event go Austra lians got honor first flight soon found meaning term density altitude Takeoff successful follow ing straight flight maneuver some what low altitude low speed 180 degree turn proved fateful Ryan STM fell out air smote old Mother Earth Damage minimal again flew next round went Tuesday Wednes day successive flier going school preceeding flights eventually pilots learned handle flying 5000 feet above sea level Weather turned very warm Tuesday morning rain high winds Wednesday afternoon causing halt F4 flying FAI jury chief judge Monty Groves CD dis cussed weather limited time remain ing fly premier event F4C decided suspend further F4 flying until after com pletion F4C good decision F4C really tough contest Tough air craft competitors judges organizers workers tough everyone weather gangs up against becomes shattering Thursday afternoon Wednesday rained out Nearly Friday very hard working flight line crew headed Betty Stream last F4C flight finished mid-afternoon showed ol Mother Nature quicker US team came upon some very hard times Bob Wischer destroyed totalled de molished re-kitted etc brand new air craft very first competition flight crashing onto apron devastating manner Bob equally devastated George Rose few significant problems managed get some good flights able return home minor damage fine aircraft Earl Thompson lucky flight third round spelled dis aster recently rebuilt Focke-Woif put ting such condition probably will never fly again alL good showing single thing ashamed THE REST OF IT Im going give blowby-blow description entire contest nor am going list winners Turn back Bob Wischers special report Better should mention some happenings necessarily order happened Pic ture mind about President responding warning dust-devil blowing up field running out help lower umbrellas over judges fumbling release catch still standing after dust-devil passed holding shaft inside out umbrellaagonizingly embarrassed watching same dust-devil carrying chief judges new hat 300 yards down ramp Picture Charlie Chambers breaking up ducted fan Stand-off model its attempted first flight spending better part Tues day night Jerry Nelsons house rebuilding putting creditable second round flight destroy third round flight due loss power tuned pipe came loose Picture Bob Rae Underwood running course used car over Reno try ing find lost model box belonging Finnish team finally locating Reno Airport Picture FAI jury feigning p flight line friend d snap blackmail photo Picture delay ing meet few moments brand new Lear Fan full-scale aircraft taxi everyone rushing grab cameras quick shot picture awe stood Lear Fan model number two lifted off runway its maiden flight full view FAI participants around worlda sight never forgotten picture awards ceremony Scale contest antique home-built full-scale aircraft backdroptruly awe inspiring ITS OVER Once again AMA has successfully host ed World Championship event thanks next page September 1982 89 Presidents Corner continued people donated time effort make contestants very reason contest enjoyed meet felt well treated have said before again thank everyonewith very spe cial thank Patty Monty Groves folks done good Two years now World Champion ship Scale meet will held Le Bourget Airport near Paris France US team did fare well Reno Le Bourget. OUR BUILDING IT IS STARTED June 27 official ground breaking ceremony took place site new home impact struc ture will have future model aviation cannot measured thc cost dollars cannot measured standards now have know will first time history national model aeronautic organization will own its home contributed accomplishment can justly take pride achievement completes step final step formal opening should take place early next year day will fully discernable entity true force world aviation standing proud show world can-do organization Stand proud Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Gary Qakins Editor Prop Wash newsletter Minneapolis MN Piston Poppers Control Line club writes Contest Director testing idea has some merits idea generally accepted intangibles Contest Direc tor performs impossible test main thing CD must know use rule book Any questions answered rule book Thanks Gary agree am going continue monitor CD business continue report directly members until thing cools off Nona Suhr late Arthur Shurs wife writes am happy hear Baby engines safe arrival AMA museum looking 18-inch aluminum pro peller Bob Cowles Arts good friend avid model buddy asking around - lonely hours have resorted reading model airplane magazines including Model Aviation Art would have never believed AMA Associate Vice-President William Ken Kern Bedford IN AVP District VI writes Ive talked Jim Sears about think should have word CD issue Once CD license issued Contest Director has sanc tioned contest dont think alone will keep him up date rule changes think good CD will keep up no reason refresher exam think someone nuts bringing up After get right old CD AMA grass roots Daniel Jayne Editor Balsa Bums newsletter Port City RCers Muske gon MI writes Club member Tim Holmes flew model plane month De cember 1980 through December 1982 snow sleet wind rain hail what-haveyou contacted Hardy Brodersen asked him season flying award Tim Three months later Hardy mailed beau tiful mounted award glass over am writing thank Hardy Brodersen doing good job thank AMA Daniel am publishing information nationally see anyone can top Tims record agree Hardy think AMA district VPs doing fine job What use retrieve model air planes Nashville Tennessee Horses course knew picture right isSundowner horse lives Nashville Pretty Robin Kaye rides him around everywhere retrieve Michael Fars chuck glider Does Sundowner build fly own planes So far has shown little interest chuck gliders does enjoy eating grass Shown above snap three important Radio Control fliers Nashville TN area Left right David Smith Kathleen Millar Hanil Helman Hanil holding Tn-Pacer flies beautifully See next month. Donut Fly Control Line Models Near Power Lines 90 Model Aviation Jack Coan Editor important South Dadein theIa area sent picture modelers club turned out greet Kenon Visit California Owner builder flier Gee Bee Roy Wagner shown kneeling Gary Greksa holding big plane left Editor Jack Coan middle Distinguished visitor big-time California modeler Ken Willard far right hope doesnt crash kids. Steve Healey President South Dade RC Club Tom Polite Secretary/Treasurer way Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Big Milestone June 28 1982 major date AMAs history Thats day AMA granted loan almost million dollars $940000 build its new Headquarters Visitors Center Model Aviation Museum AMA President John Grigg Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski myself met morning 28th office Silver Spring MD settle final paperwork required obtain such loan others presentabout eight 10 lawyers bankers contractor us went smoothly Vince laid groundwork during previous several months provide data documentation required have ever through house loan settlement experience multiply about hundred times over get some idea what involved least four sets lawyers took partto represent bank county Industrial Revenue Bond agency us AMA paid services out Building Fund because thats way system works addition previously paid another set lawyers find us bank willing lend us money build building thats behind us now contrac tor already well building schedule calls December 1982 completion fact already startedon hand shakeas soon gotten building permit week before Vince done advance work well AMA Executive Council assembled day before loan settlementon Sunday June 27to have official ground-breaking ceremony Synopsis continued page 88 RenoJune 13-19 indicated no AMA subsidy needed event expected show profit b An unusually heavy amount recent AMA correspondence concerned safety aspects large models some positive Council action needed c Recent incidents involving full-scale aircraft models would detailed d Groundbreaking AMAs new build ing would take place Sunday June 27 construction loan settlement next day e Agenda material submission deadline Council meetings clarifiedsix weeks prior meeting f Clarification Contest Calendar format needed dispel current confusion A Minutes last April meeting approved adoption various clari fications corrections previously submitted Council members B Reports heard including Executive Vice-President following committees Scholarship Building Fund Film Projects RC Frequency Contest Director Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats part history recorded video tape photos Frank Garcher representing hobby industry previously raised about $50000 AMAs behalf presented first Presidents Legion Honor award Toledo last April simple grand affair included former AMA President Earl Witt brought gold shovel some good words former AMA President Johnny Clemens Headquarters building project initiated under Johnnys term office took shape during Earls term will celebrate its grand opening next summer during John Griggs term Future Milestone AMA will officially 50 years old 1986 time new home will well settled able host fitting celebration golden anniversary will looking ideas make whole year 1986 something special model aviation ideas hereby solicited brainstorm Jot down random thoughts Scribble pet ideas can make greatest year history Send AMA HQ compilation potential year long pro gram Maybe will have contest best ideas can carried out Food thought Meanwhile just finished great RC Scale World Championships Reno Lincoln Nats set August 1-8 Nebraska getting ready send teams other World Championships Russia Control Line Scale Sweden Control Line Combat Speed Team Race Aerobatics salt Romania Indoor So lot happening much excitement topper expected opening up new RC frequencies later year activity continues grow generate interest members can very likely add new item celebrate 86 hundred thousandth member might happen sooner10% year will 19841 Procedures Nats Sites Safety Special Inter est Groups Museum Contest Coordination Key Man Compensation addition reports NAA President re quest John Grigg recommendations replace retiring Scale Contest Board Chairman Some actions resulted reports included below C Agenda Actions following actions taken response discussions concern ing previously submitted agenda topics proposals also result some committee reports 1 Building Fund Continuance Although noted Building Fund campaign reached its basic goal $160000 over $190000 donated date ap proved unanimously continue fund raising program indefinitely help offset building construction loan expenses However noted original fund incentives patches plaques etc would contin ued beyond 1982 order initial donors would retain special recognition benefits 1982 campaign 2 Film Projects proposal produce video tape version AMAs previously ap proved films project concerning building flying RC model considered vote delay decision until next Council meet ing defeated 6 7 against 237810 ED EVP approved unanimously proceed project originally ap proved Ted White appointed chairman committee oversee project 3 Bylaws agreed several chang es needed clarify intent some sections new AMA bylaws com mittee headed Bill Mathews draft rec ommendations next Council meeting 4 Frequency Committee Bob Aberle briefed Council latest status report received unanimous approval two new Frequency Committee documents Phase-In Plan New Radio Control Frequencies New RC Frequency Identification Con trol System also approved unanimous ly Phase-In Plan mandated use AMA sanctioned competitions ef fective FCC approval new frequencies further approved Council establish position within district ranking equivalent As sociate Vice-President called Frequency Co ordinator names listed regularly along AVPs masthead Model Aviation motion passed 8 4 against 2568 1 abstained EVP 5 Noise Committee Chairman Izzo re ported committee accumulating data constructing plane utilizing known techniques noise suppression 6 1982 Nats Procedures Document Fore man reported help Charlie Spears Nats procedures will sembled book form Indoor Nats will two-day event Pershing Auditorium Lincoln NE Out door FF site will University Nebraska Field Laboratory near Mead choice particular fields according wind direction 7 Safety Committee Mathews reported Don Lowe will accept chairmanship committee after November 82 Council approved Lowes appointment committee could begin operating 1983 8 AMA Museum President announced recommendation Museum Curator Frank Ehling following have appointed members Museum Committee Dr Walt Good John Pond George Aldrich 9 Special Membership Disabled Mathews reported developed trial year membership based same rate senior citizens also proposal would distributed Council voting next meeting 10 District Youth/Beginners Coordinator Dick Crowley presented T McGinnis propos al have district representative can specialize helping youth newcomers compiling information communicating VPs AVPs available resources VP appointed ranking Contest Co ordinator term concurrent appointing vice-president motion adopt program did receive second President directed formal proposal well job descrip tion presented McGinnis before next Council meeting item further considered 11 Contest Board Procedures page Contest Board Procedures Document Analysis Proposals Contest Boards has manufacturing first several continued page 93 September 1982 91 Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four Applicants Four students have announced co equal winners 1981 Glen Sigafoose Memo rial Scholarships Glen Sigafoose founder president Sig Manufacturing Co lost life 1980 Pitts Special aerobatic biplane piloting crashed during airshow Since Glen always deeply concerned en couraging young modelers educations Sig Scholarship Program established suitable memorial supported donations Glens friends Sig Manufacturing Co AMA administering program supplement basic AMA Scholarship Program Any student AMA member has applied regular AMA Scholarship Program automatically considered Sig program basis modeling per formance financial need No set number winners picked year Dan Abel attending Central Missouri State University Warrensburg MO working Aviation Technology depart ment Dan attended first Nationals shortly before first birthday waited until eight build first model Delta Dart Since 1976 has missed competing Nationals once has also worked Delta Dart programs help start other potential modelers along path has taken Dan involved different phases model aviation including Hand-Launched Gliders RC Sailplanes Control LineScale instrumental forming RC club college now serves its president currently member McDonnell Douglas RC Model Airplane Club Thermaleers FF Club Eagle Scout has camped hiked 49 states several Canadian prov inces earned letters track crosscountry three years high school played school bands Barry Zeigenfuse working toward de gree electrical engineering Penn State made Deans List first semester active student member Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers works 20 35 hours week electrical draftsman Pollack Research Design high school wrestled Varsity Team four years received awards aca demic excellence American Bio graphical Institute Whos Among American High School Students Barry has built flown FF OHLG models member Daniel Boone Silent Fliers has competed since 1978 January 1981 issue Model Build er magazine featured Barry Young Free Flighter theMonth 1980 Nationals Barry took first place established new national record Category Ill Gas FF Senior class David Nelson enrolled aeronau tical engineering program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL completing requirements private pilots license has interested aviation life David member Central Massa chusetts Radio Control Modelers Westboro MA earliest achievements tak ing first Junior division Sport Scale 1976 Nationals J-3 Cub 1978 David took first place New England Championships Fitchburg MA flying custom Stearman 1980 flew Great Lakes T2-1 A-i Senior Expert class Nationals placed first frequently flies models airshows demonstrations New England attending Tahanto Regional High School David member National Honor Society three years rep resentative Boys State Annual State Historical Conference J Paul Trestan enrolled University Toledo majoring Mechanical Engineer ing graduated honors St Fran cis de Sales High School 1980 member National Honor Society Paul interested skiing computer program ming has worked extensively fathers business Paul has member Weak Sig nals 1978 present Toledo Flying Tigers 1976 present has served training officer Flying Tigers 1980-81 Club Champion Paul very interested RC Racing events participating Formula 1 Quarter Midget Quickie 500 races southern Michigan norh tern Ohio placed second Senior class Quarter Midget 1980 Nationals designed successful Sport Pylon plane now produces fiberglass fuselages it has flown tail dragger tricycle gear configurations congratulate 1981 winners win ners 1982 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship awards will selected among have already applied 1982 AMA Scholarship Program 1981 Sig Memorial Scholarship winners above 1RI David Nelson Barry Zeigenfuse continuing clockwisewinners Paul Trestan Dan Abel four co-equal winners program established honor Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufacturing Company Dulles Expo 82 quarter million people according post-show estimates visited Dulles Airport northern Virginia over weekend June 26-27 They saw Concorde supersonic transport C5A military transport plane lots private planes ultralights helicopters Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron twentieth birthday Dulles Airport ultramodern facility serving Washington DC metro area Dulles few American airports regular Con corde supersonic service London Paris Its spacious facilities joy traveler plane-watcher Dulles throws itself birthday party people three states turn out see show show year model air show flying part entire Expo Flying taxiway visible spectators apron observation areas terminal Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron put five rousing shows opening Expo Saturday morning Squadron exhibiting its models roped-off area shade wing C5Athe largest military transport world Representatives AMA I-IQ also turned out passing out literature answer ing questions about model aviation lot questions about AMAs new Headquarters building Reston VA few miles away announced local papers groundbreaking building Sunday local residents excited curious Luther Huxs fabulous RC Space Shuttle see September 1981 Model Aviation flew five shows team member Bill Hersh berger also member AMA Frequency Committee piloting carrier plane crowds gasped Shuttle pulled smoothly away its transport cheered wildly Luther brought rolled out right front Luther puts lot practice flaring Shuttle model looks like prototype though has much better glide ratio big Columbia Luther has now flown Space Shuttles 140 times air shows over area course big Columbia busy Sat urday too lifted off Cape Canaveral 1100 am Squadron just getting show word Columbia achieved orbit came through Luthers Columbia making its approach announced crowd just after touchdown Concorde joins show Sunday afternoons show got what probably spec tacular warm-up act air show has British Airways Concorde taking off its regularly-scheduled London trip taxied just behind Squadron setSynopsis continued page 93 listed concerns voting rules changes President ask Contest Board Coordinator communicate Boards explaining listing necessarily priority order 12 Magazine Editorial Policies response question about whether official editori al policy should exist Executive Director advised Publisher would tempt develop basic editorial guideline record also noted general Executive Council adequately can does act necessary control editorial policies 13 Special Events Director Replacement Worth reported Public Relations De partment now consists Geoff Styles PR Director Doug Pratt Special Events Manager Lou Ward PR Secretary also noted reorganized department oper ting up crowds gathered watch show rare treat Concorde lifted runway raised its nose landing gear disappeared team members knew however surprise store waited watched Suddenly Concorde reappeared landing lights bright against noon sky no 1000 feet above ground made magnificent highspeed pass right over crowd banked around Dulles Tower vanished time good No sooner sound its engines died down Phil Coopys Christen Eagle leaped air its famous snaproll takeoff show As Dick Roe teams manager announcers said Concorde tough act follow did Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron 26 air show teams sponsored AMA air show team members unpaid volun teers build fly maintain won equipment own expense team may 50 shows flying season entirely own time ating accordance plan previously approved Council 14 Plan Membership Sales Hobby Shops 15 Mailing Service Industry 15 Cost WATS Line Study above three agenda items have deferred until next full Council meeting will reported upon Executive Director 17 Publishers Meeting Discussion con sidered whether meeting editors pub lishers modeling press would helpful improving rapport between AMA no definitive action taken 18 Surplus Magazine Shipment Policy Executive Director reported under contract AMAs new magazine print er no surplus should accumulate therefore no longer problem concerning what whether charge surplus maga zines 19 Headquarters Authority Concerning Sanctions response Executive Direc tors request procedural clarification con cerning issuance sanctions under new contest coordination criteria approved issue sanctions approved coordinators meets scheduled prior May holding sanctions received meets scheduled after May 1 until coordinators resolve traditional meet conflicts 20 Membership Status After Losing CD Rating approved individual loses CD status due non-renewal membership upon rejoining shall al lowed reenter membership Leader Member status 9 3 against 48 10 21 Airworthiness/Giant Models Concern over existence unusual flying model next page September 1982 93 Scenes DuKes Expodisplays set up under wing C5A Model Aviators Normally Norace Fly Full-Scale Airports Did know fly airports have received federal funds owners/operators bound agreements certain things Well agreements referred Sponsor Assurances Sponsor Assurance No 22C requires airport operator notify full-scale aircraft condition would affect full-scale traffic airport Normally notification done Notice Airmen NOTAM effective NOTAMs should issued least two hours before airport will affected Therefore notice applies operation recommend discuss apsects airport operator towards gaining his/her assistance issuing appropriate NOTAMs Any questions concerning can referred AMA HOattention Geoffrey StylesDirector Public Relations structures such dog houses giant mod els expressed Council members regard danger potential After considerable debate motion approved 55 pound weight limit 25 kilossame Canadian weight limit imposed upon model aircraft effective immediately motion passed 12 1 against 5 As further safety measure requirement separation spectators flight line generally agreed necessary approved unanimously interim measure pending Safety Committee recom mendations minimum 65 feet distance between spectators flight line shall imposed models over 20 pounds connection criteria paragraph five general section AMA Safety Code Note Headquarters directed issue emergency notice announcing mandates effective immediately upon re ceipt notice 22 Agenda Items six weeks advance deadline submission reaffirmed President noted truly urgent emergency item could admitted agenda Council approval 23 Traditional Meets authority VPs shift dates such meets reaf firmed such shifts could affect ad jacent districts approved unanimously such changes would made after consultation vice-presidents dis tricts potentially affected also considered limit traditional meets per club per category item deemed time critical thus deferred next full Council meeting meantime Headquarters asking Contest Coordinators clubs under jurisdiction have traditional meet year Identification traditional meets published Contest Calendar capital letter T approved unanimously 24 Telephone Number Publication desirability such publication concerning elected appointed AMA officers acknowledged noted some officials wish Pros cons attitude discussed con clusion Council cannot mandate volun teer officials allow phone numbers displayed publically 25 Officer Responsibility/Authority/Lia bility Examples given whereby elected official Academy may witness unsafe flying activities discussion expressed officials minimum obli gation responsibility warn fenders Beyond legal questions appear involved need further consideration meantime aid identifying elected official Academy President directed elected officials license cards have printed appro priate title holder Also Bylaws Committee requested draft disciplinary action proposal possible inclusion Standing Rule Bylaws 26 Scholarship Criteria Ref November 81 minutes President directed Scholarship Committee draft proposal de fining add need present schol arship criteria 27 More Space VP Columns pro posal increase space magazine page per VP considered approved 5 6 against 1 3 6 7 ED Pres 3 ab stained EVP NAA 4 28NAA Mailing proposal approve mailing AMA members no cost AMA major medical insurance offer Nation al Aeronautic Association approved unanimously opening message will featured AMA letterhead stationery compliance Council directives complete package distributed review Council directed cover letter bear note effect no AMA indi vidual officer officials benefit directly health package offer 29Trans Am Raffle Noting advice AMAs legal counsel decided raffle cancelled deadline date claiming refund after date un claimed money will turned over Building Fund unanimously approved HQ offer refund raffle ticket holders upon proof purchase demand 30Awards Two Fellowships ap proved also two Superior Service awards Distinguished Service award publicity concerning will follow presentation 31Next Meeting approved next Council meeting will held Nats August 4 9 11 pm 10 minutes past NominatingCommittee meet ing adjournment 10 1 against 8 1 abstained 10 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aumescisne Vic.Pviniejmsts Roben C erodeur 406 Main Steet NauiuoNH 03060 Doe KmfttPOBooIa2873HerisaneLn.DumburMAO2332 Al NovOtfltk 4 Baverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 As Chairman Noise Committee feel important begin accumu late some data order form basis decisions actions will taken future Noise Committee Fred Kruse has appointed member com mittee has agreed accumulate data us fashion outlined letter below Although noise reduction retention flying sites heavily entwined very little quantitative information effectiveness mufflers has published have calls manufacturers provide figures effectiveness devices have several articles listing test results selected group engines mufflers date however quantity data available still sparse opinion information muffler/engine combinations will remain scarce until modelers some thing about ourselves Through network chartered clubs have ability build broad data base muffler/engine combinations enough clubs conduct noise surveys using guidelines article data collected collated sorted published might able help ourselves battle retain flying sites Certainly re sults would satisfy scientific commu nity could help us make informed choices just perhaps few fields may saved am willing serve asacollector collator sorter will send data became involved problem Early last year Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club decided would like take look muffler rule use flying field require muffler 15 cubic inch larger engines no stipulation concerning effective ness Because nearly club members deeply concerned about retaining field weve excellent compliance spirit rule occasional problem installation does show up club members nearly always suggests noise problem corrected before offend ing airplane returns field feel would like base actions quantified maximum noise level rather rule based displacement Because little information available general model press giving quantitative noise information decided conduct own survey field using simple tech niques available low cost equipment established committee decide what kind procedure would use what kind equipment would buy equipment needed conduct nonscientific survey easily obtainable sound level meter use purchased Radio Shack carries catalog number 42-3019 cost $3995 Engine rpm taken Heath kit tachometer Near ly club has member its equivalent other item needed 50 ft tape measure stake out 10 meters 328 ft between airplane sound meter technique chosen very simple can performed just few moments flying field what 1 Meas ure out 10 meters mark out two points 2 Set sound meter weighting Slow response 3 Have owner model hold ground body side op posite muffler exhaust 4 Go full throttle measure rpms 5 Point air plane sound meter 10 meters away meter knee height read sound meter 6 Repeat left right rear measure ments Always position body clear line sight between noise source meter place body directly line muffler exhaust NOTE Make sure engine size make model accurately recorded prop manufacturer model diameter pitch Left right relative look ing aft towards nose aircraft other point field relatively clear obstructions takeoff strip located least 150 yards closest trees no hard reflective sur faces within close proximity take measurements have some type re flective surfaces such building near field take measurements would appreciate would note data supply Figure 1 copy survey form using believe shape propeller well engine rpm muffler design factors noise emitted aircraft feel im portant record type propeller classify muffler design type suggest attempt made use following terms classifying design principles mufflers Expansion volume chamber larger volume cylinder FIo ThruOpen both front back allow air flow through center muffler 94 Model Aviation Engine Mfg______________ Model _________ Dispi__________ Aircraft _________________ Propeller Mfr ____________Type ________ Size&Pitch _____ x _____rpm _______ Muffler Mfr _________ Design ___________ Mods Front _______ DB Left _______ DB Right ______DB Rear ______DB Test Date//YrIMoIDay Fig 1Survey Form Tuned PipeDouble tapered cone design mak ing use reflected wave achieve improved scavanging Tuned Pipe Muffler Uses same principle tuned pipe addition shell surround second taper unit Man foldConducts exhaust gases away en gine does provide restriction expansion exhaust Restrictor Depends upon restriction free flow gases cause muffling effect Using above terms will enable muffler information coded New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Basside NY 11361 Aman VPrdents Pete Bianohini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dread, B Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Ukw 46 Cory Or. Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Settler SORandi Rd. No A-2 Sotrenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemare Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts get right down scope responsibilities demanding attention AMA vicepresident parallels US Senator Congressman share duality represen tation hand have same time duty what best ALL AMA members no matter dis trict found other hand responsible well own district have elected us represent NATIONAL problems DISTRICT problems should ALL receive consideration would give actually sitting Executive Council personally casting votes extent realize position trust taken lightly act accordingly ie thoughtfully greatest care Two Days Flying Knights can make THE FLYING KNIGHTS model flying field Lakeview Road Ham burg NJ August 14 15 assured Gil Lange President Randy Bittinger Secretary THE FLYING KNIGHTS OF HAMBURG NY INC will two days flying fun years Big Fly ing Scale Rally listed March Fig 2Example Completed Survey Form computer type muffler can used sorting generic type direction location muffler exhaust also importance engine mounted upright side-mounted muffler exhausts rear no need indicate exhaust location Any other exhaust arrangement should noted would like help project please forward information following address Fred Kruse P0 Box 849 Salem NH 03079 edition column along other Dis trict II happenings Funk Wagnalls de fines rally meeting assembly persons common purpose Gil describes clubs imminent happening words year August 14th 15th Flying Knights sponsoring first SCALE RALLY annual get-together RCers western New York northern Pennsylvania southern Canada areas have run gauntlet ofFun-Flies Own Things Airshows almost 20 consecutive years sincere opinion has never much interest excitement generated type Flying Meet have witnessed Scale rallies Northeast Canada cause unbelievable popularity type meet changing format will hosting Scale Rally year really definite trend toward Rally type get-together Lakehurst Weekend Memorial Day week end TIME Naval Air Engi neering Center PLACE exten sive air show hosted US Navy Model aircraft demonstrations included program among other events announced column last issue good time thanks Navy particu lar CO NAEC-LAKEHURST Captain RM Kraft once again allowing modelers conduct flight operations base information readers may aware fact Lakehurst has long scene model aircraft contests Hopefully will continue such years come thanks exemplary conduct site modelers have flown shot made part large throng spectators relaxing front three huge dirigible hangars large version ofOld Glory its threshold Old Time Eagles MAC Jupiter Pluvius has taken toll district spring major victim OLD TIME EAGLES annual AERO PICNIC funtype competition rained out May 23rd has now re-scheduled August 29th Famous Dean OLD TIME ERS Joe Beshar CD format consists Control Line Free Flight Rubber Electric C02 Junior RC combined Sport Old Timer highlight af fair will Balloon Bust ie buy helium-filled balloon name launch away balloon picked up greatest distance field win RC system Meantime rubbing hands glee because fee per balloon $5AJ0 proceeds will donated AMA Building Fund hours will 900 am 500 pm place Thompson Park/Lincroft NJ Exit 109 Garden State Parkway proceed 2 miles west Rt 520 Park no entry fee Sponsor ship Model Airplane News magazine refreshments courtesy Tuscan Dairies AMA Building Fund Developments expect participate ground-breaking ceremonies Reston VA June 27 Mean donation fees continues good result worthy district Earlier reported generous contributions West chester Radio Aeromodellers WRAM Show fame Blue AngelsClub NYC photographed euphoric state produced amount check ie $1500 Behind President John Isbister right Joe Wimbrna Treasurer Engine MfgOsModel 25FSR Displ 025AircraftSig Kadet JR Propeller MfrJ&ZType Zlnger Size & Pitch 0900 x 400 rpm 13800 Whispur Muffler Mfr MDL B Design Expansion Mods None Front75DBLeft9DB Right 79 ear DB Test Date 81 03 28 o/Day Inside hangar snapped photo irerft dFcnLsv srea Sheer happiness expressed view below LRJ Blue Angels club President Carmine Cutrnfelln Treasurer Stephen Greenbaum nr na some check Harbinger Spring before see first robin know spring District II jersey Coast Sport Fliers hold annual Spring RC Championships jamesburg NJ May 16 1982 marked clubs Second Annual Contest proved successful its forerunner thanks hard-working membership club expertise charge wit Ed Runkel CD Larry Kosinar Assist ant CD Bud Roane Scale CD meet boasting 69 entrants featured RC Pattern Pre-Novice Novice Advanced combined Expert/Master well Sport Scale Quarter-Scale lens caught John Massari President Interstate Mod el Flying Club preparing fly Pattern Newsletter Note Just received nice note first two issues Duck Soup its Editor Len Moscowitz also President club 117th RC Flying Group Pa ramus NJ masthead sports its motto News Isnt Fit Print Anyway sense humor like bound hit' really fine newsletter hope keep mailing list Scale Thing Note following traditional events interest District II STARS 1982 Scale Rally Olean NY July 10-11 PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competition Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY July 18 Sky Rovers Air Show 82 Phelps NY July 31-August 1 Somers NY RC Clubs 4th Annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In August 7-8 LAKEHURST NATS IN 83l Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aucolats VimPraidssta Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 2105 St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgaso OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 mailing month has brought forth controversy can ever remember Among common complaints new format contest listing liked apparent problem new format totally misunderstood new shortened format never intended replace full listings rather supple ment full listings past years space limi tations have forced magazine print couple months contest listings issues throughout heart contest season Contests scheduled later season werent listed early season maga zines lead problems modelers trying schedule time off attend meets new concept intended help alleviate problem within limi tations magazine space available space simply available list full schedule entire season its nor mal full format issue best com promise list current couple months entirety using larger format listing individual events CD addresses etc list rest contest calendar short ened form short format listings addition normal listings majority contest fliers know contact event going run may know contact can wait until full listing comes out least month before event can call contest coordinator AMA HQ de tails spite mail response Ive still feel new system better complaints result people understanding new format rather format itself second common subject mail addressed current hot issue Giant Scale airplanes trend larger heavier airplanes will stop ap propriately should stopped Most current controversy has stirred up Bob Campbells B-29 opinion few people better quali fied build fly airplane type Bob still worries think 125 pound model lane powered four chainsaw engines potential disaster type airplane hit anyone anything scary must admit am concerned about apparent awful lot people very irrate AMA has put stop type activi ty IMAA currently working some standards will limit activities expect presented AMA soon Meanwhile AMA pounding brains come up some reasonable limits problem draw line Differences opinion set limit abound thing almost everyone agrees limit necessary believe ultimately having maximum weight wing-loading horsepower way regulate activities safely stymieing further activity Giant airplanes third area controversy fueled John Griggs column two months ago relative show team activities find hard believe anyone else matter gullible enough believe shotgun loaded anything blanks agree show teams have tended get little too theatrical presentations effort make acts entertaining has led lessen ing effectiveness demonstrating public what model aviation really about go circus am thrilled high wire acts entertained clowns neither gives irresistable urge join circus Perhaps changed program simply AMA show teams AMA demonstration teams intended goals would better accomplished Dont get wrong am very supportive efforts shown show teams think programs could improved addition little trim sounds like airplanes also received quite few letters about Councils recommendation East Mississippi site next FF Team Se lection Finals personally voted against must keep mind purely recommendation President has total authority FAI matters Execu tive Council has absolutely no authority matters can make recommen dations natural trust integrity model ers received another lethal blow month received numerous calls members District Ill club member club intentionally shooting down other members airplanes dispute over enact ment some field rules Apparently has going quite worst part guy admitted confronted club meeting end result club forced expel member find another flying site opinion anyone would should hung toenails hot sun alas cant courts should find him guilty can sure H - take steps have him thrown out AMA seems Im always putting out plea help month no exception need someone will willing act frequency coordinator Basically indi vidual would act information clearing house frequency interference matters ad vising clubs potential interference exists based FCC reports well club input Its lot work requires ganized person some knowledge radio service would performing essential Any volunteers month Delaware 0 District tolumbina Maryland h torolien IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Angoante Vica-Preadans Wayne Abernetiry 9205 Canendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chamoine 205 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Sill Helws 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1O9 John Preston 7012 tlvira Court FalIn Churcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Yes have received letters three complaining about article FAI team selection sites site criteria Strangely enough three letters far western section United States opinion took very self ish view complained finals moved central east Mississippi far westerners would have travel too far cant fly competitive unless fly perfect field think its about lime some partici pants took long look program tried something help program 96 Model Aviation instead just thinking about themselves name game field best team rest column month writ ten Bob Sifleet member District IV very staunch supporter FAI Free Flight last Executive Council meeting directive issued instructing Team Selection Committee 1984 FF Team Selection Finals must held east Mis sissippi River directive welcomed team selection participants eastern half US Already District IV modeler dropped out program has dusted off models preparing 1984 team selection However individuals have voiced themselves letters perhaps others wonder directive possibility future directives became neces sary brief history team selection program effect its participants will explain 1966 team selection program changed three finals format east central west team member Contest central finals Bong Field Wisconsin site finals 1966 1968 1970 finals held Albuquerque NM because west coast par ticipants complained travel too far finals twice row finals site should rotational basis finals held Dallas TX 1972 Taft CA 1974 1976 finals held Minneapolis MN attempt re instate rotational system after having three finals row west After having unusually windy weather Minneapolis finals site criteria written requires field weather condi tions nearly perfect times before site can accepted finals site same time rule initiated allow final ists vote acceptable sites submitted clubs organizations approved finals site committee Perhaps tentional site totally meets finals site criteria Taft CA resulted finals being held Taft 19781980 again 1982 other sites voted Bong Field Wisconsin site 1966 1968 finals Sacramento CA Seguin TX fields voted down because participants west did think sites adequate under site criteria did want travel Wisconsin 1978 Texas 1982 finals site criteria idealistic sites used recent World Championships Spain Denmark Sweden would acceptable finals site excellent field Winer Neustadt Austria would acceptable because frequent rain winds experienced two three World Championships held decline participation team selection program has occurred east due having travel west six out nine central finals six last seven club Baltimore Aero Craftsmen has lost five participated program 1966 through 1972 nine participants Today four two have stated last time will go west coast because unfair required go time Reasons given have dropped out still participating happy continu al west coast finals Excessive Travel An analysis estimated distance travelled finalists east west coasts finals since central finals initiated follows 1966 1968west 4500 miles east 1500 miles Ob viously just reason time com plaints west coast participants about ex cessive travel finals 1970 through 1982west 5400 miles east 16500 miles obvious discrimi nation against eastern participants Logistics Having travel 2000 3000 miles away finals require motor cycles tents other unusual support equip ment adequately compete particularly flying finals conserve vacation time difficult expensive Time Required travel east west requires four six days way car two days flying means up three weeks vacation required tend finals west coast participants need two days total travel Attitude several letters recently received west coast modelers complaining about 1984 finals directive common opinion expressed participants good enough team California Therefore finals should Taft because close home field entire US adequate fly opinion commonly known eastern modelers appreciated What would think New York Yankees said Because win World Series often anyone else best therefore should play games Yankee Stadium because like home field advantage dont want bothered traveling away games particularly other team might have slight advantage ball park above reasons briefly describe east coast participation has declined will continue decline finals continue extremely distant locations difficult interest new modelers FAI program Lets face can obtain keep newcomers interest program realizes must fly quar ter- semi-finals year travel Taft next year repeated basis may have two weeks vacation family deserves part vacation may have financial resources travel extensively west coast finals repeated basis modelers say FAI wealthy crazy both continue fly A/2 Gas Unlimited Rubber local contests program loses potentially good FAI modelers participants eastern half country have quite patient waiting finals site rotate central and/or east Eastern modelers became quite upset after efforts Team Selection Com mittee have central site Seguin TX ignored participants west Rockies nearly unanimously voted Taft because didnt want travel distant site afraid high humidity possibility winds over five mph straw broke camels back eastern central area participants decided take action asked district vice-presidents initiate change finals site selection first step Executive Council directive finals site will east Mississippi 1984 Further action expec ted Executive Council set up rotational system finals sitewest central east west etc possibly west east west etc Also program formatmay changed insure fair practical equal team selec tion participants Alabama ida gia issippi S Puerto 9ico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 0795550 Amesata VIesJvaddits John Gorday 115 Beybery Lane iaclrgon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohmon 932 Banven Deirey Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00642 Ccl Moorenien 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherem P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrsnceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Really Flies proclaims headline newsletter Atlanta Soaring Society headline refers plane club built fact flew well enough place third against conventionally construc ted two-meter sailpianes Kirk Wheeler pilot flying floating Another club jumped group effort won doing Tn-County RC Association members live Savannah GA built entered float annual Stand Up America parade Nine RC models featured float float didnt win prizes club won expand ing local interest showing Effing ham County officials acted wisely providing club flying site first annual Alabama Fly-In well attended will probably lead second annual Alabama Fly-In Bama Flyers helped putting air show occasion crowd chose winnersa nice way get audience narticioation September 1982 97 n sluGs sun usairpianes large number man nours conssruction uu uunjs acu acm sssatcrs aunt believe won Best Show District V Fun-Fly scheduled September 25 26 same time place South Carolina Fun-Fly Champi onship Twenty trophies merchandise already waiting winners info write James Barr 127 Cherrywood Park Simpsonville SC 29681 dont know old Magnolia Clas sic Capitol City RC Club has host ed about 10 years year some 40 contestants competed five classes under stand steak dinner Saturday night worth trip dont fly contest III eels S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Amneiste VicePrsnidsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill BenoIn Quincy IL 62301 WiIIens Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenend Pkwy Owenisoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithvlle MO 64089 Helen Oleen 820 Old Bonhonane uniwreity CIty MO 63132 WIllIam 3 Snavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48789 Stan Wenson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazal Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 time read will well summer months hope summer enjoyable year Un fortunately havent able travel much year hope can next year Im still office thing have noticed about summer politics seem die down bit see have priorities straight new headquarters should under way now new building will reali ty last hope dont think end need donations have pretty good effort given district would like see effort continue come up less have borrow have used innovative ways get money have enjoyed reading about news letters Just keep up can use lots went CL Stunt contest Lexington KY past weekend guys never cease amaze pull ships out dives just right moment smearing beauties pavement nice change pace watch fly Charleston RC Society borrowed District V display booth mall show Charleston About 5000 spectators visited show Planes ranged 12-ft Tele mastpr ro 1/A rrlleronly Maybe should try something little different once above mentioned CL contest finally got meet District VI AVP Bill Zimmer have much contact him via mail best AVPs really pleasure meet him area Varna IL look Bill up loves talk about CL got letter David Cosby Mineral Point MO back asked let know Terry Vandiver giv ing free helicopter demos club group within 300 miles Give call 314/438-5683 would like see helicopter activity grow willing help make Well its picture time again month have few show Let thank sent can use lot know out take lots pictures summer Lets share first picture sent Bob Mo dica Lafayette Esquadriles Missouri taken spring meet appar ently great success Pictured Joe Fos ter St Louis winrtr Slow Combat Another guys likes crash perfectly good airplanes Im guys likes watch rest pictures taken Hoosier Hills RC Clubs first Expo letter got President Bruce Kern got off good start hope future ones just successful Enough now. 98 Model Aviation theClassic Sorry theres room a, Inn names mars MBCfl8IIB barr oeninu james err S Super Chipmunk uon norgui cues yuur iIuu en ean display just Charleston RC Society As usual Ive run out room before Ive covered news Keep em flying Richard Breeders Christen Eagle nariie MDDOI5 pIrrIre Some backbone Expo CLKaren Kidd Linda Reuter Pat Kern President Bruce Kern J06 Foster ne reau sign successTul xpo people Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disric VII Vice -Pre font PfI Sn 1U14 Birmingham M 4d0 12 Aaeieoano Vice-Prdent Jack Finc 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Aucciane ViCePreidenta Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioge St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr SO Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 40054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Take second look column mast head listing Assistant VP Associate VPs Newly appointed Art Arro Ann Arbor MI Russ Knetzger Milwaukee WI Russ took about three minutes hard persuasion now sounds eager job make room new assignments required some offsets Jim Clark steps down after several years job Iowa thanks thanks will expressed specific meaningful way Jim well John Lorbiecki Milwaukee Art Arro agreed post last December has waiting wings shuffle make room him feel now have good placement geographically people right specialty general knowledge proper communications job What does mean clubs indi vidual members means guy probably right know-how too far you can transact personally get service directly quickly have some rather dramatic threatening events district right next door fall general category bad news listen first bald misinformed reports prudent refrain comment elaboration add ostensibly bad publicity further add misinformation already broadcast other media both cases appropriate Head quarters action motion including trip Headquarters staff involvement example tell make sure appreciate appropriate responses effect good reason see much discussion due time appropriate notice will given matters hand can tell however careful Southern Indiana getting directions natives trying sort out detour routes Always get least two opinions Confounding misdirection wrong turn found myself up hills one-lane gravel road obviously way Paoli turned around Coming back presented fork direc tion left little one-lane concrete bridge over creek railings knocked off Model T deputy later told Only half car got bridge rolled off onto roof Sit ting ceiling 280ZX little light pain butt Sheriff deputies two counties finally got West Baden IN site first AAAA rated United States Indoor Championships resounding success competition Some new records reported elsewhere some notable personalities Wally Sim mers took 4th Handlaunch Glider two-flight total nineties Dr Paul Macready guest Dr MacCready spent two days watching participating helping time wind banquet gave inspired talk major theme developed man-powered flight achievement obtained through direct open-minded approach such modeler might take case Indoor modeler microfilm models Rich structure weight power other investment craft except what needed achieve task confirmed first finally achieving man-powered flight Channel crossing flight touched down beach very edge waters just crossed again return trip home West Baden shared ride Indianapolis Airport disappeared down concourse three minutes fore departure time return rental car him similar attitude parallel discipline displayed Eugene Verbitsky Russian Power flier asked him what thought new electronic timers doesnt add anything capability airplane compete Hey Thomas Arkansas Louisiana C New Mesice lsema s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Asociate VPreedents Bob riedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11808 Fulmer NE Albuqueue NM 87111 Ed Pore 1102 W Torrent Rd Grand Prasnie TX 75050 Al Robe 1904 Valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 rain around some RC fields under water finding place fly has hard Mesquite North Lake have always public parks free enter now charging fee fly thing good about now maybe can get city maintain fields better have got Bucker Jungmeister almost ready go again does always happen new airplanes Junkers have two airplanes 15 years oldan Aeromaster Gringo flew Dallas meet month Tom Street beat Pattern second Joe Gross third Larry Jenson beat Scale Bonanza second MB-S won Giant Scale Minnow big dealtwo entries following report Ed Perez Dallas meet May 22 23 Dallas RC Club held Pattern Scale flying contest Sever al younger fliers going compete decided feature column hopes encouraging others Four teenagers competed Mike Gross age 13 Altus OK placed 4th 1981 Texas NationalsNovice Robert Elliott age 14 Arlington TX 9th 1981 Nats Novice both now Advanced fliers Jeff Turner 15 Dallas TX Steve Hill 14 Arlington TX both flying Novice class first time September1982 99 ieve null ana rorner i racy make minor adjustments before competition winners Masters 1stTom Street right 2ndTed White center 3rd Joe Gross left Jeffs pit crew David Groves Steve coached older brother Tracy also experienced flier round newcomers flew showed improvement over previous can proud first performance appeared obvious two Advanced fliers Robert Mike known older Advanced fliers skilled competitors As matter fact pilot last years Southwest Championships held over Labor Day weekend Dallas remarked glad moving Expert wouldnt have face Robert Ad vanced 1982 Roberts father Dwain gan teach him fly age 11 Now Robert rescues Dwain has flying problems Mike Gross has also followed fathers example Joe Gross won third place Masters Dallas RC meet pperarys Mike Robert dueled May 15 16 HOT MACS Pattern Contest Waco TX week previous contest point differential between two pilots about half Robert placed first Mike second Dallas contest Mike flew Tipper ary Robert Johnny Casburn Xl still experimental plane yet market Robert placed first Mike placed fourth Robert Since Robert earned first Ad vanced Texas City RC Club Champi onships leading pack 21 points Unfor tunately Mike wasnt able make meet dont know would have com pared feel certain two young men would have again vying top honors over older competitors end Dallas contest four seemed truly have enjoyed experiences new skills learned some skills perfected others So let warning keep eye over shoulderthese youngsters coming up fast Thanks photographer Uvaldo Ramon Baich Springs TX Colorado S Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeIlnhls Olsirict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Ajeociave Vicu-Prad Robert Ball 2622 S CoOtmar, Casper StY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Snanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 445h Sc Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Martern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 516 S Cloudas Sioux Falls SO 57103 will receiving issue just about Nats time arc participating working Natscongratu lations efforts Worlds Largest Model Airplane Contest big thanks local Nebraska folks have worked hard assist AMA bringing meet off such spectacular fashion Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Boulevard Casper WY 82601 phone 307/265-6250 Youth Activities Coordinator dis trict shares following need youth beginners model aviation has prompted District IX VP Travis McGinnis ask draw up some guidelines goals modeling public think through youngsters today display patience acquired skills build stick tissue models usually associated begin ning modeling because hurried atti tude part adults seems limited time assist beginners success ful modeling experience first activities appointed job will compile list designs available kits categorize some sequential/logical order various types modeling ie FF CL RC lists should assistance getting useful information hands beginners beginning modelers start appropriate designs consequently experience less success crucial beginning stages endeavor Reliable simple stable flying designs must beginners will greatly increase chances beginners hang modeling diversions choices activities todays youth electronic games etc challenging exciting modeling faces its greatest challenges drawing youths its ranks keeping would helpful readers would simply flood mailbox ideas suggestions assist accomplishing first phases new job organization BAMA frequently referred Ed Whittens column Junior Flight would also great help information gathering Ill stop time telling way look modeling need ginnerswe know modeling builds characterjust look around charac ters already modeling Till another time Thanks Chuck good start important job Model Museum Flying Club Newsletter Denver CO come follow ing thoughts Jim Thomas past Secretary club currently fashionable com plain about everything intent nor view status modeling its future easy enough convinced modeling will soon cease exist due lack flying sites b costs balsa engines fuel etc c public restrictions con cerning noise usage lack enforce ment re radio frequencies d above dont believe immedi ate demise hobby reasonable conclude generation gone will no new juniors carry Now recognize may some reason concerned about nega tive items listed aboveand maybe am fully convinced average modeler 1982 has better ever before days modeler can enjoy phase hobby pre-Old Timer latest electronic benefits newest technology adhesives example equals freedom never before enjoyed total fields less numerous dedicated flying sites now cost travel has increased greatly over last decade us have available money time 1930s 1940s what future Let us accept fact will possible recreate wave enthusiasm belonged aviation post Lindbergh days assume means end interest flight end hobby deny bet ter aspects what declare whole affair fad assert joy fascination romance flight will never die Further assert modelers worldwide care takers joy fascination romance although numbers may diminish time time curious inquisitive nature man will replenish us because marvel things airborne will continue delight eye excite mind So lets worry too much should enjoy hobby motivation first place enrich through improve ment human experience pass along confidence Arizona S talilornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae l.annlois Rnchn PaIns ve,ses cA 90-274 AociwOe Viog-Pmjdnas Torn bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Veges NV 89107 Tony Capobianco 615 Laloma Ave. Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnun Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weetby CIsula Vista CA 92011 couple trips report month first fund raiser model contest Soaring Union Los Angeles SULA club put contest pro ceeds being matched club donated AMA Building Fund con test raised $105 SULA matched Fur thermore individual donations led addi tional $130 being raised total $340 contest directed Jim Barnhart wife Margaret bought silver patch Homer Swap Ron Reitz bought silver patch Thanks SULA members results contest saw Don Vickers winning Roger Roth runnerup next 100 Model Aviation three George Bass Mike Charles Ed Kennedy meet held Domin quez Hills site very next day went foothill community Altadena Altadena Methodist Church pastor Dr Barry Woodbridge unusual service planned Dr Woodbridge RC pilot planned service around aeronautical theme Models display outside church suspended ceiling inside Dr Woodbridge called service Cele bration Flight Reverend Richard Hann start proceedings prayer Rev Hann good sailplane builder flier After Dr Woodbridges sermon Living Right Altitude presented guest speaker other Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer Condor fame Dr MacCready spoke crossing English Channel Gossamer Albatross ran fellow club members Ed Lidgard John Ferrer wife Nancy pleasant surprise service Dr Woodbridge fine thing feel art idea can pursued others After club meets rec reation room church recently received $100 donation Building Fund Marion MidgeJohnson widow Hi Johnson Thanks Mrs Johnson AMA staff myself have appointed new Associate VicePresident Las Vegas area name Tom Bunker RC flier Scale main interest especially Quarter Scale Hes modeling since 1948 having started Ukies Tom charter member QSAA having served financial officer since forming Hes designer scratch build er hes no stranger aeronautics Welcome District X teamTom way newsletter editors listen up Look list AVPs top column Any within couple hundred miles dont include mailing list recently sent AMA booth Mike Lee Phoenix AZ mall show Mike sent excellent report show Un fortunately report nearly long total space allotted magazine column Ill just have give high lights show put Condors Luke AFB Cris-Town shopping mall heart Phoenix 70 models display entered 20 classes planes boats cars public voting pick winners class Over 3000 votes cast mall manager Ms Ann Junkers rented tables set up display paid plaques awarded winning models Mike says plans under way next years show plan add classes judging Saturday night swap shop auction Recently Ive cancel out some club visits because several trips Cape Kennedy However Ive asked affected clubs reschedule Im going miss FAI Scale Championships Reno because Ill off Florida want appear club write Ill see what can work out Support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible Remember youve got till end year get name plaque new building takes minimum $50 donation achieve Need booth Ill send no cost mall show whathave-you Thermals Alaska o ara on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aeinecate VIeePraidnte Al Culver 16075 var Elm Pocasello ID 83201 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vic*burg Sn. 5tokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klemash Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 290201 Sn Ave 534 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 August 15 date 9th annual Intermountain Scale Builders contest Gil I-forstman contact him 509/276-5296 has putting low-key kind Scale Peanut UC RC get-together years years event will have cate gories Rubber C02 Gas Peanut Profile UC AA UC Profile Junior event RC BIG RC Scale Others tell great contest well run just lot fun year special category will 30s era Any aircraft made decade qualifies special reward sounds like super contest takes place near Deer Park WA just north Spokane Also rumor bin comes word new IMAA chapter near Hillsboro OR will sponsor reception its great new field 21st 22nd August contest come fly us gettogether Also rumored steak fry Satur day evening nominal charge dont have contact imagine Hills boro Hobby Shop would have information 'Credit Credit,~ file Corvallis Expo essentially baby BCRC same time Jim Trump wanted remind group effort involving other clubs year Kiamath Falls group ran fun-fly Since Len Ledson won suppose coincidence excellent trophies made Roseburg Club films run Barnstormers should noted Jim said felt clubs got involved show better would Sounds good January saw first issue new newsletter Skagit RC Flyer voice Skagit Valley RC Club WA Im sure editor Chuck Bulfinch would pleased exchange other news letter persons Chuck wrote criti cisms would ignored probably said jest good thought Its criticism isnt important rather newsletter editors get little positive feedback yet kinds flak shows up goof Newsletters very important part hobby clubs function kind newsletter editor Send him something print offer help out buy him beverage little TLC helps Contest Trail Mudhole 82 held beautiful day Lately weather has great Unfortunately first day fishing season didnt see some group showed up seemed enjoy day terry Holcomb watched 60 Minutes segment Lear Fan Jerry quite hand devel opment craft built least two models part pre-production engineering tried again fly electric powered Widge Almost Haystack events tried out bugs will Out fine floatplanes no BAD crashes few dunks As usual Sky Knights put good contest 29th May went Eugene 82 Northwest UC Regionals first UC contest 4ong time im pressed scope organization premier meet Mike Hazel helpers commended fine job Naturally spent time talking people watching What could see though large group dedicated modelers doing what enjoy doing very well Met whole lot UC fliers saw some old friends lot fun doing Next year am going stay can get weekend clear people Cana da California Eugene Toy/Hobby mobile shop display of plastic UC models made Frank Macy Jim Walker display giant Fireball beautiful engine display friendly enjoyable people enjoy hobby could possibly name will forget Thanks Barons Spokane hosted 82 edition Northwest Division Scale Masters meet June 11-13 club field north Spokane Deer Park entries around 20 Scale aircraft large meet Static judging done 11th flying six rounds 12th 13th field part old airbase run way essentially east-west Naturally winds northerly Actually winds quiet around 7 pm thinking about having some flying rounds ing Saturday next year Winds Well wouldnt say too strong think wind moves RVs just breeze werent too strong As dont have results contest others discussed yet meet self well organized well run AVP eastern Washington Bruce Nelson Con test Manager Dick Carson Contest Direc tor aided host aides Bruce Carson editor Monocle filled what happening locally num ber faithful expressed thoughts feelings about Academy doings Really group need have let know what like dont like about whats going hobby SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Well Im out room till next time HAPPY FLYING September 1982 101 Taken ZilIahsoma planes Nice Kougar en tha foreground Photo Baich JUNIO FLIGHT] Box 176 Wall St Sta. New D WHITTE York NY 100050 Shanghai SRPSM AEROMODELING kind wonderful mucilage binds people together locally nationally over world become friends remain has basis understand appreciate other end World War III GI Shanghai China weekends flew Free Flight models HUANG YONG-LIANG club Jessfield Park Nixon rapprochement back touch other Yong-Liang main expertise became Control Line now gov ernments aeromodeling program organizers duties range heading development laboratory Peking running FAI team trials managing FAI Control Line teams overseas responsibility improving production quality factories manu facturing model airplane engines Recently acquired new task popularizing aeromodeling throughout China Editor new bi-monthly magazine Model Airplane have received first two issues contents very general beginner expert sport FAA history kites aerodynamics full-sized aircraft magazines introductory informative will obviously just sort vehicle needed introduce encourage develop model builders present 20000 copies being printed hope increase 100000 about 10% number grade school students very interesting item attracted first issue plan reproduced reduced size below building/flying instructions SHANGHAI SRPSM model produced kit already 400000 have sold uses expanded foam sheets wing tail surfaces spruce motor stick plastic propeller sure looks like winning way go group can make own SHANGHAI SRPSMs just little project first arithmetic drawing up plans full size Dimensions plans metric have multiply 03937 convert inches wing has 18-inch span 4-inch chord center stabilizer 11-inch span 3-inch chord center Collect bunch expanded foam meat trays home school Thicker ones wing thinner stab fins wing can made two halves make -inch longer overlap Use white aliphatic resin glue such Elmers Sobo Titebond Try out modelers am disturbed absence young people hobby until now decided go alone effort help Ive drawn up rudimentary program Im going try local level First simple note presented President local RC club Sky Squires Second program plan intend present/sell local grade school principals intend ed use AMA Cub primary vehicle augmented follow-on theory models mostly plagiarized past articles junior Flight must admit soon began run out ideas best adequately retain interest students may show necessary interest continue Hopefully BAMA wIl provide myself stimulus suggestions Bills use followup material will greatly appreciated Send Bill Brenchley RR 3 Box 307B Marion IL 62959 Thanks BAMA Needs Help BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues need assistance Send 20c postage stamp complimentary copy Star Skippers Assoc ons newsletter learn what effort about Send stamp $10 mem Workshop 01bership check Ed 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 Bill Benchby Bravo Ive just received issue Model Aviation laud initiative formation BAMA like long time ***** Keep flippin prop. next month Ii 01 t2Ol __vJlI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Limits Insurance Coverage Models Over 55 Pounds Requires Spectator Separation Flight Line Least 65 Feet Flying Models Over 20 Pounds AMA Executive Council June 26 1982after considering possible actions connection membership concerns over expanding potential danger involving large heavy models flown close prox imity spectator crowdsvoted clarify AMA Safety Code regard situa tions noted above Reflecting growing negative membership reaction publicity about large models ex pressing need line drawn some concerning AMA accommodation activity includes such models Council adopted limit already effect Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC AMA Safety Code currently says models weighing over 20 pounds single straight line must established separate spectators persons essential flight operations ncil has defined amount separation least 65 feet between spectator line and flight operations Council further defined flying models over 20 lbs weight limit per missible models flown accordance paragraph 4 General section AMAs Safety Code shall beSS lbs 25 kilograms taking actions effective immediately upon receipt information anyone involved flying models over 20 pounds Council noted general principle governs AMA insurance coverage matters less what flown flown Thus indi cated flying models heavier 55 pounds large unpopulated area such desert uninhabited lake area might very safe therefore need insurance coverage flying such models contests model demonstrations club ac tivities public might expected congregate risk exposure unaccept able AMA officers responsible establishing safety policies practices meantime AMAs new Safety Com mittee study further subject large heavy models view toward possible further modification clarification ficial AMA Safety Code Until Safety Committee produces recomendations subject however above requirements have same effect changes Code making its rulings Council noted previous lifting former 40-lb Safety Code weight limit response membership requests told good safety record models 40- 50pound weight range establishing higher limit Council indicated too models weights double previous limit have involved crash es though injuries have volved potential acceptable summary line has drawn again minimum separation between spectator flying activities has provided Meanwhile AMA Safety Committee will consider whether further safety pro visions recommended Synopsis- Executive Council Meeting 6/26-2 7 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately August 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting August should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie 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-Il 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-VIII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX AVP-IX Proxy Dick Crowley substitut ing VP Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA President Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Howard Crispin Mike Mas John Preston Frank Garcher Bob Aberle attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Carl Wheeley Publications Director Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements preliminary financial report just concluded RC Scale World Championships continued page 91 Trans Am Raffle Report April 1982 issue Model Aviation page 78 told learning fund raising raffle held connection 1981 Trans Am Rally conflicted Federal lottery laws therefore cancelled its original form required payment tickets participate same time indicated until March 1 1982 could participate revised version program did require raffle tick et purchase time appeared would possible proceed award prizes originally intended However since announcement ap pears program still problem re gard lottery laws AMA Executive Council has decided cancel program entirely offer refunds anyone purchased raffle tickets Thus awards will made offering refunds submit ticket stubs proof purchase noted cost program exceeded income ticket sales entry fees AMA souvenir sales miscellaneous donations Thus project ended deficit status hoped therefore raffle refunds will minimized request re funds since may treat purchases contributions worthy cause Rally great event will go down AMAs history tremendous model flying achievement meantime books need closed financial aspects project Requests refunds will honored time during 1982 Please send ticket stubs AMA PR Department 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 88 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New Satety Ruling Effective Immediately- Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 DATELINE REND NV Time flashes time write another column time Reno Ill try highlight few happenings seventh RC Scale World Championships So people involved effort becomes difficult list lets start Bosses Patty Groves very affectionately known WWW Contest Manager assigned myriad de tails required tie everything together husband Monty Contest Director contest magnitude means sweat worry sweat work sweat run start sweating very good job well done full thanks AMA FAI two people efforts Without two meet could have total disasterwith total success Bob Rae Underwood handled hos pitality chores escorting tour groups ladies welcoming foreign teams chasing out airport retrieve model boxes lost transit Ken Wardrip members Hill Country Flyers Club supported flight line activities chasing fliers hangar flight line Yeo man duties performed Phil Abbinanti members Reno RC Club man woman pitched bull work needed kind meet folk credit Reno area people responsible getting meet day registration subsequent happenings people made contest work too numerous men tion thanks AMA FAI go out THE CONTEST Forty three competitors representing 14 countries converged Reno Sunday registration orientation entire person neljudges jury contestants supporters AMA staff housed fed Circus Circus HotellCasino thanks support both Bill Bennett Bill Pennington Facili ties excellent people hotel warm cheerful especially Black Jack dealers took money Out field contestants assem bling checking aircraft renewing old friendships meeting new people generally getting lay land Bob Wischer tempted fly sport ship check out area allowed flying crashed minor damage takeoff due broken wire aileron servo Bob Underwood stepped Hiper Bipe flew successfully Thin air 5000 fect altitude verified attempted axial roll turned out bar rel configuration loss great gobs altitude local modeler told plans call 25 stuff 4 IT BEGINS Monday day commenced Bob Underwood flying sample flight train judges caliber judge need ed real training Field limits due parked full-scale craft planes takeoff active runway proved quite tight possible contain provided pilots exercized care Static judging began after flight judge training activities ceased noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Very brief speeches welcome Tony Aarts behalf FAI behalf AMA followed raising individual flags participating country accompanied national thems beautiful event moving almost reverent culminated Monty Groves declaring contest officially open frightening high explosive blast adjoining field timed exactly Montys final words Static judging continued after opening ceremonies Stand-off Scale judges worked late night completed 25 aircraft F4C judging Precision Scale much meticulous requiring nearly hour judge aircraft end day Monday completed five aircraft cluding perfect example Scale craftsmanship have ever seen museum cali ber reproduction Swedish Tiger Moth 7 pm team managers meeting held clear up rules questions others related operation meet Again field limits defined assure team very clear idea limits would applied Relative wind directions takeoff landings discussed occasions would require reflight meeting ended retired dinner Black Jack tables AND WE CONTINUE Flying started Tuesday morning F4 Stand-off first event go Austra lians got honor first flight soon found meaning term density altitude Takeoff successful follow ing straight flight maneuver some what low altitude low speed 180 degree turn proved fateful Ryan STM fell out air smote old Mother Earth Damage minimal again flew next round went Tuesday Wednes day successive flier going school preceeding flights eventually pilots learned handle flying 5000 feet above sea level Weather turned very warm Tuesday morning rain high winds Wednesday afternoon causing halt F4 flying FAI jury chief judge Monty Groves CD dis cussed weather limited time remain ing fly premier event F4C decided suspend further F4 flying until after com pletion F4C good decision F4C really tough contest Tough air craft competitors judges organizers workers tough everyone weather gangs up against becomes shattering Thursday afternoon Wednesday rained out Nearly Friday very hard working flight line crew headed Betty Stream last F4C flight finished mid-afternoon showed ol Mother Nature quicker US team came upon some very hard times Bob Wischer destroyed totalled de molished re-kitted etc brand new air craft very first competition flight crashing onto apron devastating manner Bob equally devastated George Rose few significant problems managed get some good flights able return home minor damage fine aircraft Earl Thompson lucky flight third round spelled dis aster recently rebuilt Focke-Woif put ting such condition probably will never fly again alL good showing single thing ashamed THE REST OF IT Im going give blowby-blow description entire contest nor am going list winners Turn back Bob Wischers special report Better should mention some happenings necessarily order happened Pic ture mind about President responding warning dust-devil blowing up field running out help lower umbrellas over judges fumbling release catch still standing after dust-devil passed holding shaft inside out umbrellaagonizingly embarrassed watching same dust-devil carrying chief judges new hat 300 yards down ramp Picture Charlie Chambers breaking up ducted fan Stand-off model its attempted first flight spending better part Tues day night Jerry Nelsons house rebuilding putting creditable second round flight destroy third round flight due loss power tuned pipe came loose Picture Bob Rae Underwood running course used car over Reno try ing find lost model box belonging Finnish team finally locating Reno Airport Picture FAI jury feigning p flight line friend d snap blackmail photo Picture delay ing meet few moments brand new Lear Fan full-scale aircraft taxi everyone rushing grab cameras quick shot picture awe stood Lear Fan model number two lifted off runway its maiden flight full view FAI participants around worlda sight never forgotten picture awards ceremony Scale contest antique home-built full-scale aircraft backdroptruly awe inspiring ITS OVER Once again AMA has successfully host ed World Championship event thanks next page September 1982 89 Presidents Corner continued people donated time effort make contestants very reason contest enjoyed meet felt well treated have said before again thank everyonewith very spe cial thank Patty Monty Groves folks done good Two years now World Champion ship Scale meet will held Le Bourget Airport near Paris France US team did fare well Reno Le Bourget. OUR BUILDING IT IS STARTED June 27 official ground breaking ceremony took place site new home impact struc ture will have future model aviation cannot measured thc cost dollars cannot measured standards now have know will first time history national model aeronautic organization will own its home contributed accomplishment can justly take pride achievement completes step final step formal opening should take place early next year day will fully discernable entity true force world aviation standing proud show world can-do organization Stand proud Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Gary Qakins Editor Prop Wash newsletter Minneapolis MN Piston Poppers Control Line club writes Contest Director testing idea has some merits idea generally accepted intangibles Contest Direc tor performs impossible test main thing CD must know use rule book Any questions answered rule book Thanks Gary agree am going continue monitor CD business continue report directly members until thing cools off Nona Suhr late Arthur Shurs wife writes am happy hear Baby engines safe arrival AMA museum looking 18-inch aluminum pro peller Bob Cowles Arts good friend avid model buddy asking around - lonely hours have resorted reading model airplane magazines including Model Aviation Art would have never believed AMA Associate Vice-President William Ken Kern Bedford IN AVP District VI writes Ive talked Jim Sears about think should have word CD issue Once CD license issued Contest Director has sanc tioned contest dont think alone will keep him up date rule changes think good CD will keep up no reason refresher exam think someone nuts bringing up After get right old CD AMA grass roots Daniel Jayne Editor Balsa Bums newsletter Port City RCers Muske gon MI writes Club member Tim Holmes flew model plane month De cember 1980 through December 1982 snow sleet wind rain hail what-haveyou contacted Hardy Brodersen asked him season flying award Tim Three months later Hardy mailed beau tiful mounted award glass over am writing thank Hardy Brodersen doing good job thank AMA Daniel am publishing information nationally see anyone can top Tims record agree Hardy think AMA district VPs doing fine job What use retrieve model air planes Nashville Tennessee Horses course knew picture right isSundowner horse lives Nashville Pretty Robin Kaye rides him around everywhere retrieve Michael Fars chuck glider Does Sundowner build fly own planes So far has shown little interest chuck gliders does enjoy eating grass Shown above snap three important Radio Control fliers Nashville TN area Left right David Smith Kathleen Millar Hanil Helman Hanil holding Tn-Pacer flies beautifully See next month. Donut Fly Control Line Models Near Power Lines 90 Model Aviation Jack Coan Editor important South Dadein theIa area sent picture modelers club turned out greet Kenon Visit California Owner builder flier Gee Bee Roy Wagner shown kneeling Gary Greksa holding big plane left Editor Jack Coan middle Distinguished visitor big-time California modeler Ken Willard far right hope doesnt crash kids. Steve Healey President South Dade RC Club Tom Polite Secretary/Treasurer way Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Big Milestone June 28 1982 major date AMAs history Thats day AMA granted loan almost million dollars $940000 build its new Headquarters Visitors Center Model Aviation Museum AMA President John Grigg Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski myself met morning 28th office Silver Spring MD settle final paperwork required obtain such loan others presentabout eight 10 lawyers bankers contractor us went smoothly Vince laid groundwork during previous several months provide data documentation required have ever through house loan settlement experience multiply about hundred times over get some idea what involved least four sets lawyers took partto represent bank county Industrial Revenue Bond agency us AMA paid services out Building Fund because thats way system works addition previously paid another set lawyers find us bank willing lend us money build building thats behind us now contrac tor already well building schedule calls December 1982 completion fact already startedon hand shakeas soon gotten building permit week before Vince done advance work well AMA Executive Council assembled day before loan settlementon Sunday June 27to have official ground-breaking ceremony Synopsis continued page 88 RenoJune 13-19 indicated no AMA subsidy needed event expected show profit b An unusually heavy amount recent AMA correspondence concerned safety aspects large models some positive Council action needed c Recent incidents involving full-scale aircraft models would detailed d Groundbreaking AMAs new build ing would take place Sunday June 27 construction loan settlement next day e Agenda material submission deadline Council meetings clarifiedsix weeks prior meeting f Clarification Contest Calendar format needed dispel current confusion A Minutes last April meeting approved adoption various clari fications corrections previously submitted Council members B Reports heard including Executive Vice-President following committees Scholarship Building Fund Film Projects RC Frequency Contest Director Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats part history recorded video tape photos Frank Garcher representing hobby industry previously raised about $50000 AMAs behalf presented first Presidents Legion Honor award Toledo last April simple grand affair included former AMA President Earl Witt brought gold shovel some good words former AMA President Johnny Clemens Headquarters building project initiated under Johnnys term office took shape during Earls term will celebrate its grand opening next summer during John Griggs term Future Milestone AMA will officially 50 years old 1986 time new home will well settled able host fitting celebration golden anniversary will looking ideas make whole year 1986 something special model aviation ideas hereby solicited brainstorm Jot down random thoughts Scribble pet ideas can make greatest year history Send AMA HQ compilation potential year long pro gram Maybe will have contest best ideas can carried out Food thought Meanwhile just finished great RC Scale World Championships Reno Lincoln Nats set August 1-8 Nebraska getting ready send teams other World Championships Russia Control Line Scale Sweden Control Line Combat Speed Team Race Aerobatics salt Romania Indoor So lot happening much excitement topper expected opening up new RC frequencies later year activity continues grow generate interest members can very likely add new item celebrate 86 hundred thousandth member might happen sooner10% year will 19841 Procedures Nats Sites Safety Special Inter est Groups Museum Contest Coordination Key Man Compensation addition reports NAA President re quest John Grigg recommendations replace retiring Scale Contest Board Chairman Some actions resulted reports included below C Agenda Actions following actions taken response discussions concern ing previously submitted agenda topics proposals also result some committee reports 1 Building Fund Continuance Although noted Building Fund campaign reached its basic goal $160000 over $190000 donated date ap proved unanimously continue fund raising program indefinitely help offset building construction loan expenses However noted original fund incentives patches plaques etc would contin ued beyond 1982 order initial donors would retain special recognition benefits 1982 campaign 2 Film Projects proposal produce video tape version AMAs previously ap proved films project concerning building flying RC model considered vote delay decision until next Council meet ing defeated 6 7 against 237810 ED EVP approved unanimously proceed project originally ap proved Ted White appointed chairman committee oversee project 3 Bylaws agreed several chang es needed clarify intent some sections new AMA bylaws com mittee headed Bill Mathews draft rec ommendations next Council meeting 4 Frequency Committee Bob Aberle briefed Council latest status report received unanimous approval two new Frequency Committee documents Phase-In Plan New Radio Control Frequencies New RC Frequency Identification Con trol System also approved unanimous ly Phase-In Plan mandated use AMA sanctioned competitions ef fective FCC approval new frequencies further approved Council establish position within district ranking equivalent As sociate Vice-President called Frequency Co ordinator names listed regularly along AVPs masthead Model Aviation motion passed 8 4 against 2568 1 abstained EVP 5 Noise Committee Chairman Izzo re ported committee accumulating data constructing plane utilizing known techniques noise suppression 6 1982 Nats Procedures Document Fore man reported help Charlie Spears Nats procedures will sembled book form Indoor Nats will two-day event Pershing Auditorium Lincoln NE Out door FF site will University Nebraska Field Laboratory near Mead choice particular fields according wind direction 7 Safety Committee Mathews reported Don Lowe will accept chairmanship committee after November 82 Council approved Lowes appointment committee could begin operating 1983 8 AMA Museum President announced recommendation Museum Curator Frank Ehling following have appointed members Museum Committee Dr Walt Good John Pond George Aldrich 9 Special Membership Disabled Mathews reported developed trial year membership based same rate senior citizens also proposal would distributed Council voting next meeting 10 District Youth/Beginners Coordinator Dick Crowley presented T McGinnis propos al have district representative can specialize helping youth newcomers compiling information communicating VPs AVPs available resources VP appointed ranking Contest Co ordinator term concurrent appointing vice-president motion adopt program did receive second President directed formal proposal well job descrip tion presented McGinnis before next Council meeting item further considered 11 Contest Board Procedures page Contest Board Procedures Document Analysis Proposals Contest Boards has manufacturing first several continued page 93 September 1982 91 Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four Applicants Four students have announced co equal winners 1981 Glen Sigafoose Memo rial Scholarships Glen Sigafoose founder president Sig Manufacturing Co lost life 1980 Pitts Special aerobatic biplane piloting crashed during airshow Since Glen always deeply concerned en couraging young modelers educations Sig Scholarship Program established suitable memorial supported donations Glens friends Sig Manufacturing Co AMA administering program supplement basic AMA Scholarship Program Any student AMA member has applied regular AMA Scholarship Program automatically considered Sig program basis modeling per formance financial need No set number winners picked year Dan Abel attending Central Missouri State University Warrensburg MO working Aviation Technology depart ment Dan attended first Nationals shortly before first birthday waited until eight build first model Delta Dart Since 1976 has missed competing Nationals once has also worked Delta Dart programs help start other potential modelers along path has taken Dan involved different phases model aviation including Hand-Launched Gliders RC Sailplanes Control LineScale instrumental forming RC club college now serves its president currently member McDonnell Douglas RC Model Airplane Club Thermaleers FF Club Eagle Scout has camped hiked 49 states several Canadian prov inces earned letters track crosscountry three years high school played school bands Barry Zeigenfuse working toward de gree electrical engineering Penn State made Deans List first semester active student member Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers works 20 35 hours week electrical draftsman Pollack Research Design high school wrestled Varsity Team four years received awards aca demic excellence American Bio graphical Institute Whos Among American High School Students Barry has built flown FF OHLG models member Daniel Boone Silent Fliers has competed since 1978 January 1981 issue Model Build er magazine featured Barry Young Free Flighter theMonth 1980 Nationals Barry took first place established new national record Category Ill Gas FF Senior class David Nelson enrolled aeronau tical engineering program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL completing requirements private pilots license has interested aviation life David member Central Massa chusetts Radio Control Modelers Westboro MA earliest achievements tak ing first Junior division Sport Scale 1976 Nationals J-3 Cub 1978 David took first place New England Championships Fitchburg MA flying custom Stearman 1980 flew Great Lakes T2-1 A-i Senior Expert class Nationals placed first frequently flies models airshows demonstrations New England attending Tahanto Regional High School David member National Honor Society three years rep resentative Boys State Annual State Historical Conference J Paul Trestan enrolled University Toledo majoring Mechanical Engineer ing graduated honors St Fran cis de Sales High School 1980 member National Honor Society Paul interested skiing computer program ming has worked extensively fathers business Paul has member Weak Sig nals 1978 present Toledo Flying Tigers 1976 present has served training officer Flying Tigers 1980-81 Club Champion Paul very interested RC Racing events participating Formula 1 Quarter Midget Quickie 500 races southern Michigan norh tern Ohio placed second Senior class Quarter Midget 1980 Nationals designed successful Sport Pylon plane now produces fiberglass fuselages it has flown tail dragger tricycle gear configurations congratulate 1981 winners win ners 1982 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship awards will selected among have already applied 1982 AMA Scholarship Program 1981 Sig Memorial Scholarship winners above 1RI David Nelson Barry Zeigenfuse continuing clockwisewinners Paul Trestan Dan Abel four co-equal winners program established honor Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufacturing Company Dulles Expo 82 quarter million people according post-show estimates visited Dulles Airport northern Virginia over weekend June 26-27 They saw Concorde supersonic transport C5A military transport plane lots private planes ultralights helicopters Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron twentieth birthday Dulles Airport ultramodern facility serving Washington DC metro area Dulles few American airports regular Con corde supersonic service London Paris Its spacious facilities joy traveler plane-watcher Dulles throws itself birthday party people three states turn out see show show year model air show flying part entire Expo Flying taxiway visible spectators apron observation areas terminal Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron put five rousing shows opening Expo Saturday morning Squadron exhibiting its models roped-off area shade wing C5Athe largest military transport world Representatives AMA I-IQ also turned out passing out literature answer ing questions about model aviation lot questions about AMAs new Headquarters building Reston VA few miles away announced local papers groundbreaking building Sunday local residents excited curious Luther Huxs fabulous RC Space Shuttle see September 1981 Model Aviation flew five shows team member Bill Hersh berger also member AMA Frequency Committee piloting carrier plane crowds gasped Shuttle pulled smoothly away its transport cheered wildly Luther brought rolled out right front Luther puts lot practice flaring Shuttle model looks like prototype though has much better glide ratio big Columbia Luther has now flown Space Shuttles 140 times air shows over area course big Columbia busy Sat urday too lifted off Cape Canaveral 1100 am Squadron just getting show word Columbia achieved orbit came through Luthers Columbia making its approach announced crowd just after touchdown Concorde joins show Sunday afternoons show got what probably spec tacular warm-up act air show has British Airways Concorde taking off its regularly-scheduled London trip taxied just behind Squadron setSynopsis continued page 93 listed concerns voting rules changes President ask Contest Board Coordinator communicate Boards explaining listing necessarily priority order 12 Magazine Editorial Policies response question about whether official editori al policy should exist Executive Director advised Publisher would tempt develop basic editorial guideline record also noted general Executive Council adequately can does act necessary control editorial policies 13 Special Events Director Replacement Worth reported Public Relations De partment now consists Geoff Styles PR Director Doug Pratt Special Events Manager Lou Ward PR Secretary also noted reorganized department oper ting up crowds gathered watch show rare treat Concorde lifted runway raised its nose landing gear disappeared team members knew however surprise store waited watched Suddenly Concorde reappeared landing lights bright against noon sky no 1000 feet above ground made magnificent highspeed pass right over crowd banked around Dulles Tower vanished time good No sooner sound its engines died down Phil Coopys Christen Eagle leaped air its famous snaproll takeoff show As Dick Roe teams manager announcers said Concorde tough act follow did Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron 26 air show teams sponsored AMA air show team members unpaid volun teers build fly maintain won equipment own expense team may 50 shows flying season entirely own time ating accordance plan previously approved Council 14 Plan Membership Sales Hobby Shops 15 Mailing Service Industry 15 Cost WATS Line Study above three agenda items have deferred until next full Council meeting will reported upon Executive Director 17 Publishers Meeting Discussion con sidered whether meeting editors pub lishers modeling press would helpful improving rapport between AMA no definitive action taken 18 Surplus Magazine Shipment Policy Executive Director reported under contract AMAs new magazine print er no surplus should accumulate therefore no longer problem concerning what whether charge surplus maga zines 19 Headquarters Authority Concerning Sanctions response Executive Direc tors request procedural clarification con cerning issuance sanctions under new contest coordination criteria approved issue sanctions approved coordinators meets scheduled prior May holding sanctions received meets scheduled after May 1 until coordinators resolve traditional meet conflicts 20 Membership Status After Losing CD Rating approved individual loses CD status due non-renewal membership upon rejoining shall al lowed reenter membership Leader Member status 9 3 against 48 10 21 Airworthiness/Giant Models Concern over existence unusual flying model next page September 1982 93 Scenes DuKes Expodisplays set up under wing C5A Model Aviators Normally Norace Fly Full-Scale Airports Did know fly airports have received federal funds owners/operators bound agreements certain things Well agreements referred Sponsor Assurances Sponsor Assurance No 22C requires airport operator notify full-scale aircraft condition would affect full-scale traffic airport Normally notification done Notice Airmen NOTAM effective NOTAMs should issued least two hours before airport will affected Therefore notice applies operation recommend discuss apsects airport operator towards gaining his/her assistance issuing appropriate NOTAMs Any questions concerning can referred AMA HOattention Geoffrey StylesDirector Public Relations structures such dog houses giant mod els expressed Council members regard danger potential After considerable debate motion approved 55 pound weight limit 25 kilossame Canadian weight limit imposed upon model aircraft effective immediately motion passed 12 1 against 5 As further safety measure requirement separation spectators flight line generally agreed necessary approved unanimously interim measure pending Safety Committee recom mendations minimum 65 feet distance between spectators flight line shall imposed models over 20 pounds connection criteria paragraph five general section AMA Safety Code Note Headquarters directed issue emergency notice announcing mandates effective immediately upon re ceipt notice 22 Agenda Items six weeks advance deadline submission reaffirmed President noted truly urgent emergency item could admitted agenda Council approval 23 Traditional Meets authority VPs shift dates such meets reaf firmed such shifts could affect ad jacent districts approved unanimously such changes would made after consultation vice-presidents dis tricts potentially affected also considered limit traditional meets per club per category item deemed time critical thus deferred next full Council meeting meantime Headquarters asking Contest Coordinators clubs under jurisdiction have traditional meet year Identification traditional meets published Contest Calendar capital letter T approved unanimously 24 Telephone Number Publication desirability such publication concerning elected appointed AMA officers acknowledged noted some officials wish Pros cons attitude discussed con clusion Council cannot mandate volun teer officials allow phone numbers displayed publically 25 Officer Responsibility/Authority/Lia bility Examples given whereby elected official Academy may witness unsafe flying activities discussion expressed officials minimum obli gation responsibility warn fenders Beyond legal questions appear involved need further consideration meantime aid identifying elected official Academy President directed elected officials license cards have printed appro priate title holder Also Bylaws Committee requested draft disciplinary action proposal possible inclusion Standing Rule Bylaws 26 Scholarship Criteria Ref November 81 minutes President directed Scholarship Committee draft proposal de fining add need present schol arship criteria 27 More Space VP Columns pro posal increase space magazine page per VP considered approved 5 6 against 1 3 6 7 ED Pres 3 ab stained EVP NAA 4 28NAA Mailing proposal approve mailing AMA members no cost AMA major medical insurance offer Nation al Aeronautic Association approved unanimously opening message will featured AMA letterhead stationery compliance Council directives complete package distributed review Council directed cover letter bear note effect no AMA indi vidual officer officials benefit directly health package offer 29Trans Am Raffle Noting advice AMAs legal counsel decided raffle cancelled deadline date claiming refund after date un claimed money will turned over Building Fund unanimously approved HQ offer refund raffle ticket holders upon proof purchase demand 30Awards Two Fellowships ap proved also two Superior Service awards Distinguished Service award publicity concerning will follow presentation 31Next Meeting approved next Council meeting will held Nats August 4 9 11 pm 10 minutes past NominatingCommittee meet ing adjournment 10 1 against 8 1 abstained 10 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aumescisne Vic.Pviniejmsts Roben C erodeur 406 Main Steet NauiuoNH 03060 Doe KmfttPOBooIa2873HerisaneLn.DumburMAO2332 Al NovOtfltk 4 Baverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 As Chairman Noise Committee feel important begin accumu late some data order form basis decisions actions will taken future Noise Committee Fred Kruse has appointed member com mittee has agreed accumulate data us fashion outlined letter below Although noise reduction retention flying sites heavily entwined very little quantitative information effectiveness mufflers has published have calls manufacturers provide figures effectiveness devices have several articles listing test results selected group engines mufflers date however quantity data available still sparse opinion information muffler/engine combinations will remain scarce until modelers some thing about ourselves Through network chartered clubs have ability build broad data base muffler/engine combinations enough clubs conduct noise surveys using guidelines article data collected collated sorted published might able help ourselves battle retain flying sites Certainly re sults would satisfy scientific commu nity could help us make informed choices just perhaps few fields may saved am willing serve asacollector collator sorter will send data became involved problem Early last year Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club decided would like take look muffler rule use flying field require muffler 15 cubic inch larger engines no stipulation concerning effective ness Because nearly club members deeply concerned about retaining field weve excellent compliance spirit rule occasional problem installation does show up club members nearly always suggests noise problem corrected before offend ing airplane returns field feel would like base actions quantified maximum noise level rather rule based displacement Because little information available general model press giving quantitative noise information decided conduct own survey field using simple tech niques available low cost equipment established committee decide what kind procedure would use what kind equipment would buy equipment needed conduct nonscientific survey easily obtainable sound level meter use purchased Radio Shack carries catalog number 42-3019 cost $3995 Engine rpm taken Heath kit tachometer Near ly club has member its equivalent other item needed 50 ft tape measure stake out 10 meters 328 ft between airplane sound meter technique chosen very simple can performed just few moments flying field what 1 Meas ure out 10 meters mark out two points 2 Set sound meter weighting Slow response 3 Have owner model hold ground body side op posite muffler exhaust 4 Go full throttle measure rpms 5 Point air plane sound meter 10 meters away meter knee height read sound meter 6 Repeat left right rear measure ments Always position body clear line sight between noise source meter place body directly line muffler exhaust NOTE Make sure engine size make model accurately recorded prop manufacturer model diameter pitch Left right relative look ing aft towards nose aircraft other point field relatively clear obstructions takeoff strip located least 150 yards closest trees no hard reflective sur faces within close proximity take measurements have some type re flective surfaces such building near field take measurements would appreciate would note data supply Figure 1 copy survey form using believe shape propeller well engine rpm muffler design factors noise emitted aircraft feel im portant record type propeller classify muffler design type suggest attempt made use following terms classifying design principles mufflers Expansion volume chamber larger volume cylinder FIo ThruOpen both front back allow air flow through center muffler 94 Model Aviation Engine Mfg______________ Model _________ Dispi__________ Aircraft _________________ Propeller Mfr ____________Type ________ Size&Pitch _____ x _____rpm _______ Muffler Mfr _________ Design ___________ Mods Front _______ DB Left _______ DB Right ______DB Rear ______DB Test Date//YrIMoIDay Fig 1Survey Form Tuned PipeDouble tapered cone design mak ing use reflected wave achieve improved scavanging Tuned Pipe Muffler Uses same principle tuned pipe addition shell surround second taper unit Man foldConducts exhaust gases away en gine does provide restriction expansion exhaust Restrictor Depends upon restriction free flow gases cause muffling effect Using above terms will enable muffler information coded New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Basside NY 11361 Aman VPrdents Pete Bianohini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dread, B Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Ukw 46 Cory Or. Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Settler SORandi Rd. No A-2 Sotrenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemare Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts get right down scope responsibilities demanding attention AMA vicepresident parallels US Senator Congressman share duality represen tation hand have same time duty what best ALL AMA members no matter dis trict found other hand responsible well own district have elected us represent NATIONAL problems DISTRICT problems should ALL receive consideration would give actually sitting Executive Council personally casting votes extent realize position trust taken lightly act accordingly ie thoughtfully greatest care Two Days Flying Knights can make THE FLYING KNIGHTS model flying field Lakeview Road Ham burg NJ August 14 15 assured Gil Lange President Randy Bittinger Secretary THE FLYING KNIGHTS OF HAMBURG NY INC will two days flying fun years Big Fly ing Scale Rally listed March Fig 2Example Completed Survey Form computer type muffler can used sorting generic type direction location muffler exhaust also importance engine mounted upright side-mounted muffler exhausts rear no need indicate exhaust location Any other exhaust arrangement should noted would like help project please forward information following address Fred Kruse P0 Box 849 Salem NH 03079 edition column along other Dis trict II happenings Funk Wagnalls de fines rally meeting assembly persons common purpose Gil describes clubs imminent happening words year August 14th 15th Flying Knights sponsoring first SCALE RALLY annual get-together RCers western New York northern Pennsylvania southern Canada areas have run gauntlet ofFun-Flies Own Things Airshows almost 20 consecutive years sincere opinion has never much interest excitement generated type Flying Meet have witnessed Scale rallies Northeast Canada cause unbelievable popularity type meet changing format will hosting Scale Rally year really definite trend toward Rally type get-together Lakehurst Weekend Memorial Day week end TIME Naval Air Engi neering Center PLACE exten sive air show hosted US Navy Model aircraft demonstrations included program among other events announced column last issue good time thanks Navy particu lar CO NAEC-LAKEHURST Captain RM Kraft once again allowing modelers conduct flight operations base information readers may aware fact Lakehurst has long scene model aircraft contests Hopefully will continue such years come thanks exemplary conduct site modelers have flown shot made part large throng spectators relaxing front three huge dirigible hangars large version ofOld Glory its threshold Old Time Eagles MAC Jupiter Pluvius has taken toll district spring major victim OLD TIME EAGLES annual AERO PICNIC funtype competition rained out May 23rd has now re-scheduled August 29th Famous Dean OLD TIME ERS Joe Beshar CD format consists Control Line Free Flight Rubber Electric C02 Junior RC combined Sport Old Timer highlight af fair will Balloon Bust ie buy helium-filled balloon name launch away balloon picked up greatest distance field win RC system Meantime rubbing hands glee because fee per balloon $5AJ0 proceeds will donated AMA Building Fund hours will 900 am 500 pm place Thompson Park/Lincroft NJ Exit 109 Garden State Parkway proceed 2 miles west Rt 520 Park no entry fee Sponsor ship Model Airplane News magazine refreshments courtesy Tuscan Dairies AMA Building Fund Developments expect participate ground-breaking ceremonies Reston VA June 27 Mean donation fees continues good result worthy district Earlier reported generous contributions West chester Radio Aeromodellers WRAM Show fame Blue AngelsClub NYC photographed euphoric state produced amount check ie $1500 Behind President John Isbister right Joe Wimbrna Treasurer Engine MfgOsModel 25FSR Displ 025AircraftSig Kadet JR Propeller MfrJ&ZType Zlnger Size & Pitch 0900 x 400 rpm 13800 Whispur Muffler Mfr MDL B Design Expansion Mods None Front75DBLeft9DB Right 79 ear DB Test Date 81 03 28 o/Day Inside hangar snapped photo irerft dFcnLsv srea Sheer happiness expressed view below LRJ Blue Angels club President Carmine Cutrnfelln Treasurer Stephen Greenbaum nr na some check Harbinger Spring before see first robin know spring District II jersey Coast Sport Fliers hold annual Spring RC Championships jamesburg NJ May 16 1982 marked clubs Second Annual Contest proved successful its forerunner thanks hard-working membership club expertise charge wit Ed Runkel CD Larry Kosinar Assist ant CD Bud Roane Scale CD meet boasting 69 entrants featured RC Pattern Pre-Novice Novice Advanced combined Expert/Master well Sport Scale Quarter-Scale lens caught John Massari President Interstate Mod el Flying Club preparing fly Pattern Newsletter Note Just received nice note first two issues Duck Soup its Editor Len Moscowitz also President club 117th RC Flying Group Pa ramus NJ masthead sports its motto News Isnt Fit Print Anyway sense humor like bound hit' really fine newsletter hope keep mailing list Scale Thing Note following traditional events interest District II STARS 1982 Scale Rally Olean NY July 10-11 PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competition Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY July 18 Sky Rovers Air Show 82 Phelps NY July 31-August 1 Somers NY RC Clubs 4th Annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In August 7-8 LAKEHURST NATS IN 83l Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aucolats VimPraidssta Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 2105 St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgaso OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 mailing month has brought forth controversy can ever remember Among common complaints new format contest listing liked apparent problem new format totally misunderstood new shortened format never intended replace full listings rather supple ment full listings past years space limi tations have forced magazine print couple months contest listings issues throughout heart contest season Contests scheduled later season werent listed early season maga zines lead problems modelers trying schedule time off attend meets new concept intended help alleviate problem within limi tations magazine space available space simply available list full schedule entire season its nor mal full format issue best com promise list current couple months entirety using larger format listing individual events CD addresses etc list rest contest calendar short ened form short format listings addition normal listings majority contest fliers know contact event going run may know contact can wait until full listing comes out least month before event can call contest coordinator AMA HQ de tails spite mail response Ive still feel new system better complaints result people understanding new format rather format itself second common subject mail addressed current hot issue Giant Scale airplanes trend larger heavier airplanes will stop ap propriately should stopped Most current controversy has stirred up Bob Campbells B-29 opinion few people better quali fied build fly airplane type Bob still worries think 125 pound model lane powered four chainsaw engines potential disaster type airplane hit anyone anything scary must admit am concerned about apparent awful lot people very irrate AMA has put stop type activi ty IMAA currently working some standards will limit activities expect presented AMA soon Meanwhile AMA pounding brains come up some reasonable limits problem draw line Differences opinion set limit abound thing almost everyone agrees limit necessary believe ultimately having maximum weight wing-loading horsepower way regulate activities safely stymieing further activity Giant airplanes third area controversy fueled John Griggs column two months ago relative show team activities find hard believe anyone else matter gullible enough believe shotgun loaded anything blanks agree show teams have tended get little too theatrical presentations effort make acts entertaining has led lessen ing effectiveness demonstrating public what model aviation really about go circus am thrilled high wire acts entertained clowns neither gives irresistable urge join circus Perhaps changed program simply AMA show teams AMA demonstration teams intended goals would better accomplished Dont get wrong am very supportive efforts shown show teams think programs could improved addition little trim sounds like airplanes also received quite few letters about Councils recommendation East Mississippi site next FF Team Se lection Finals personally voted against must keep mind purely recommendation President has total authority FAI matters Execu tive Council has absolutely no authority matters can make recommen dations natural trust integrity model ers received another lethal blow month received numerous calls members District Ill club member club intentionally shooting down other members airplanes dispute over enact ment some field rules Apparently has going quite worst part guy admitted confronted club meeting end result club forced expel member find another flying site opinion anyone would should hung toenails hot sun alas cant courts should find him guilty can sure H - take steps have him thrown out AMA seems Im always putting out plea help month no exception need someone will willing act frequency coordinator Basically indi vidual would act information clearing house frequency interference matters ad vising clubs potential interference exists based FCC reports well club input Its lot work requires ganized person some knowledge radio service would performing essential Any volunteers month Delaware 0 District tolumbina Maryland h torolien IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Angoante Vica-Preadans Wayne Abernetiry 9205 Canendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chamoine 205 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Sill Helws 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1O9 John Preston 7012 tlvira Court FalIn Churcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Yes have received letters three complaining about article FAI team selection sites site criteria Strangely enough three letters far western section United States opinion took very self ish view complained finals moved central east Mississippi far westerners would have travel too far cant fly competitive unless fly perfect field think its about lime some partici pants took long look program tried something help program 96 Model Aviation instead just thinking about themselves name game field best team rest column month writ ten Bob Sifleet member District IV very staunch supporter FAI Free Flight last Executive Council meeting directive issued instructing Team Selection Committee 1984 FF Team Selection Finals must held east Mis sissippi River directive welcomed team selection participants eastern half US Already District IV modeler dropped out program has dusted off models preparing 1984 team selection However individuals have voiced themselves letters perhaps others wonder directive possibility future directives became neces sary brief history team selection program effect its participants will explain 1966 team selection program changed three finals format east central west team member Contest central finals Bong Field Wisconsin site finals 1966 1968 1970 finals held Albuquerque NM because west coast par ticipants complained travel too far finals twice row finals site should rotational basis finals held Dallas TX 1972 Taft CA 1974 1976 finals held Minneapolis MN attempt re instate rotational system after having three finals row west After having unusually windy weather Minneapolis finals site criteria written requires field weather condi tions nearly perfect times before site can accepted finals site same time rule initiated allow final ists vote acceptable sites submitted clubs organizations approved finals site committee Perhaps tentional site totally meets finals site criteria Taft CA resulted finals being held Taft 19781980 again 1982 other sites voted Bong Field Wisconsin site 1966 1968 finals Sacramento CA Seguin TX fields voted down because participants west did think sites adequate under site criteria did want travel Wisconsin 1978 Texas 1982 finals site criteria idealistic sites used recent World Championships Spain Denmark Sweden would acceptable finals site excellent field Winer Neustadt Austria would acceptable because frequent rain winds experienced two three World Championships held decline participation team selection program has occurred east due having travel west six out nine central finals six last seven club Baltimore Aero Craftsmen has lost five participated program 1966 through 1972 nine participants Today four two have stated last time will go west coast because unfair required go time Reasons given have dropped out still participating happy continu al west coast finals Excessive Travel An analysis estimated distance travelled finalists east west coasts finals since central finals initiated follows 1966 1968west 4500 miles east 1500 miles Ob viously just reason time com plaints west coast participants about ex cessive travel finals 1970 through 1982west 5400 miles east 16500 miles obvious discrimi nation against eastern participants Logistics Having travel 2000 3000 miles away finals require motor cycles tents other unusual support equip ment adequately compete particularly flying finals conserve vacation time difficult expensive Time Required travel east west requires four six days way car two days flying means up three weeks vacation required tend finals west coast participants need two days total travel Attitude several letters recently received west coast modelers complaining about 1984 finals directive common opinion expressed participants good enough team California Therefore finals should Taft because close home field entire US adequate fly opinion commonly known eastern modelers appreciated What would think New York Yankees said Because win World Series often anyone else best therefore should play games Yankee Stadium because like home field advantage dont want bothered traveling away games particularly other team might have slight advantage ball park above reasons briefly describe east coast participation has declined will continue decline finals continue extremely distant locations difficult interest new modelers FAI program Lets face can obtain keep newcomers interest program realizes must fly quar ter- semi-finals year travel Taft next year repeated basis may have two weeks vacation family deserves part vacation may have financial resources travel extensively west coast finals repeated basis modelers say FAI wealthy crazy both continue fly A/2 Gas Unlimited Rubber local contests program loses potentially good FAI modelers participants eastern half country have quite patient waiting finals site rotate central and/or east Eastern modelers became quite upset after efforts Team Selection Com mittee have central site Seguin TX ignored participants west Rockies nearly unanimously voted Taft because didnt want travel distant site afraid high humidity possibility winds over five mph straw broke camels back eastern central area participants decided take action asked district vice-presidents initiate change finals site selection first step Executive Council directive finals site will east Mississippi 1984 Further action expec ted Executive Council set up rotational system finals sitewest central east west etc possibly west east west etc Also program formatmay changed insure fair practical equal team selec tion participants Alabama ida gia issippi S Puerto 9ico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 0795550 Amesata VIesJvaddits John Gorday 115 Beybery Lane iaclrgon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohmon 932 Banven Deirey Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00642 Ccl Moorenien 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherem P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrsnceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Really Flies proclaims headline newsletter Atlanta Soaring Society headline refers plane club built fact flew well enough place third against conventionally construc ted two-meter sailpianes Kirk Wheeler pilot flying floating Another club jumped group effort won doing Tn-County RC Association members live Savannah GA built entered float annual Stand Up America parade Nine RC models featured float float didnt win prizes club won expand ing local interest showing Effing ham County officials acted wisely providing club flying site first annual Alabama Fly-In well attended will probably lead second annual Alabama Fly-In Bama Flyers helped putting air show occasion crowd chose winnersa nice way get audience narticioation September 1982 97 n sluGs sun usairpianes large number man nours conssruction uu uunjs acu acm sssatcrs aunt believe won Best Show District V Fun-Fly scheduled September 25 26 same time place South Carolina Fun-Fly Champi onship Twenty trophies merchandise already waiting winners info write James Barr 127 Cherrywood Park Simpsonville SC 29681 dont know old Magnolia Clas sic Capitol City RC Club has host ed about 10 years year some 40 contestants competed five classes under stand steak dinner Saturday night worth trip dont fly contest III eels S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Amneiste VicePrsnidsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill BenoIn Quincy IL 62301 WiIIens Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenend Pkwy Owenisoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithvlle MO 64089 Helen Oleen 820 Old Bonhonane uniwreity CIty MO 63132 WIllIam 3 Snavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48789 Stan Wenson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazal Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 time read will well summer months hope summer enjoyable year Un fortunately havent able travel much year hope can next year Im still office thing have noticed about summer politics seem die down bit see have priorities straight new headquarters should under way now new building will reali ty last hope dont think end need donations have pretty good effort given district would like see effort continue come up less have borrow have used innovative ways get money have enjoyed reading about news letters Just keep up can use lots went CL Stunt contest Lexington KY past weekend guys never cease amaze pull ships out dives just right moment smearing beauties pavement nice change pace watch fly Charleston RC Society borrowed District V display booth mall show Charleston About 5000 spectators visited show Planes ranged 12-ft Tele mastpr ro 1/A rrlleronly Maybe should try something little different once above mentioned CL contest finally got meet District VI AVP Bill Zimmer have much contact him via mail best AVPs really pleasure meet him area Varna IL look Bill up loves talk about CL got letter David Cosby Mineral Point MO back asked let know Terry Vandiver giv ing free helicopter demos club group within 300 miles Give call 314/438-5683 would like see helicopter activity grow willing help make Well its picture time again month have few show Let thank sent can use lot know out take lots pictures summer Lets share first picture sent Bob Mo dica Lafayette Esquadriles Missouri taken spring meet appar ently great success Pictured Joe Fos ter St Louis winrtr Slow Combat Another guys likes crash perfectly good airplanes Im guys likes watch rest pictures taken Hoosier Hills RC Clubs first Expo letter got President Bruce Kern got off good start hope future ones just successful Enough now. 98 Model Aviation theClassic Sorry theres room a, Inn names mars MBCfl8IIB barr oeninu james err S Super Chipmunk uon norgui cues yuur iIuu en ean display just Charleston RC Society As usual Ive run out room before Ive covered news Keep em flying Richard Breeders Christen Eagle nariie MDDOI5 pIrrIre Some backbone Expo CLKaren Kidd Linda Reuter Pat Kern President Bruce Kern J06 Foster ne reau sign successTul xpo people Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disric VII Vice -Pre font PfI Sn 1U14 Birmingham M 4d0 12 Aaeieoano Vice-Prdent Jack Finc 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Aucciane ViCePreidenta Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioge St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr SO Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 40054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Take second look column mast head listing Assistant VP Associate VPs Newly appointed Art Arro Ann Arbor MI Russ Knetzger Milwaukee WI Russ took about three minutes hard persuasion now sounds eager job make room new assignments required some offsets Jim Clark steps down after several years job Iowa thanks thanks will expressed specific meaningful way Jim well John Lorbiecki Milwaukee Art Arro agreed post last December has waiting wings shuffle make room him feel now have good placement geographically people right specialty general knowledge proper communications job What does mean clubs indi vidual members means guy probably right know-how too far you can transact personally get service directly quickly have some rather dramatic threatening events district right next door fall general category bad news listen first bald misinformed reports prudent refrain comment elaboration add ostensibly bad publicity further add misinformation already broadcast other media both cases appropriate Head quarters action motion including trip Headquarters staff involvement example tell make sure appreciate appropriate responses effect good reason see much discussion due time appropriate notice will given matters hand can tell however careful Southern Indiana getting directions natives trying sort out detour routes Always get least two opinions Confounding misdirection wrong turn found myself up hills one-lane gravel road obviously way Paoli turned around Coming back presented fork direc tion left little one-lane concrete bridge over creek railings knocked off Model T deputy later told Only half car got bridge rolled off onto roof Sit ting ceiling 280ZX little light pain butt Sheriff deputies two counties finally got West Baden IN site first AAAA rated United States Indoor Championships resounding success competition Some new records reported elsewhere some notable personalities Wally Sim mers took 4th Handlaunch Glider two-flight total nineties Dr Paul Macready guest Dr MacCready spent two days watching participating helping time wind banquet gave inspired talk major theme developed man-powered flight achievement obtained through direct open-minded approach such modeler might take case Indoor modeler microfilm models Rich structure weight power other investment craft except what needed achieve task confirmed first finally achieving man-powered flight Channel crossing flight touched down beach very edge waters just crossed again return trip home West Baden shared ride Indianapolis Airport disappeared down concourse three minutes fore departure time return rental car him similar attitude parallel discipline displayed Eugene Verbitsky Russian Power flier asked him what thought new electronic timers doesnt add anything capability airplane compete Hey Thomas Arkansas Louisiana C New Mesice lsema s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Asociate VPreedents Bob riedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11808 Fulmer NE Albuqueue NM 87111 Ed Pore 1102 W Torrent Rd Grand Prasnie TX 75050 Al Robe 1904 Valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 rain around some RC fields under water finding place fly has hard Mesquite North Lake have always public parks free enter now charging fee fly thing good about now maybe can get city maintain fields better have got Bucker Jungmeister almost ready go again does always happen new airplanes Junkers have two airplanes 15 years oldan Aeromaster Gringo flew Dallas meet month Tom Street beat Pattern second Joe Gross third Larry Jenson beat Scale Bonanza second MB-S won Giant Scale Minnow big dealtwo entries following report Ed Perez Dallas meet May 22 23 Dallas RC Club held Pattern Scale flying contest Sever al younger fliers going compete decided feature column hopes encouraging others Four teenagers competed Mike Gross age 13 Altus OK placed 4th 1981 Texas NationalsNovice Robert Elliott age 14 Arlington TX 9th 1981 Nats Novice both now Advanced fliers Jeff Turner 15 Dallas TX Steve Hill 14 Arlington TX both flying Novice class first time September1982 99 ieve null ana rorner i racy make minor adjustments before competition winners Masters 1stTom Street right 2ndTed White center 3rd Joe Gross left Jeffs pit crew David Groves Steve coached older brother Tracy also experienced flier round newcomers flew showed improvement over previous can proud first performance appeared obvious two Advanced fliers Robert Mike known older Advanced fliers skilled competitors As matter fact pilot last years Southwest Championships held over Labor Day weekend Dallas remarked glad moving Expert wouldnt have face Robert Ad vanced 1982 Roberts father Dwain gan teach him fly age 11 Now Robert rescues Dwain has flying problems Mike Gross has also followed fathers example Joe Gross won third place Masters Dallas RC meet pperarys Mike Robert dueled May 15 16 HOT MACS Pattern Contest Waco TX week previous contest point differential between two pilots about half Robert placed first Mike second Dallas contest Mike flew Tipper ary Robert Johnny Casburn Xl still experimental plane yet market Robert placed first Mike placed fourth Robert Since Robert earned first Ad vanced Texas City RC Club Champi onships leading pack 21 points Unfor tunately Mike wasnt able make meet dont know would have com pared feel certain two young men would have again vying top honors over older competitors end Dallas contest four seemed truly have enjoyed experiences new skills learned some skills perfected others So let warning keep eye over shoulderthese youngsters coming up fast Thanks photographer Uvaldo Ramon Baich Springs TX Colorado S Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeIlnhls Olsirict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Ajeociave Vicu-Prad Robert Ball 2622 S CoOtmar, Casper StY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Snanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 445h Sc Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Martern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 516 S Cloudas Sioux Falls SO 57103 will receiving issue just about Nats time arc participating working Natscongratu lations efforts Worlds Largest Model Airplane Contest big thanks local Nebraska folks have worked hard assist AMA bringing meet off such spectacular fashion Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Boulevard Casper WY 82601 phone 307/265-6250 Youth Activities Coordinator dis trict shares following need youth beginners model aviation has prompted District IX VP Travis McGinnis ask draw up some guidelines goals modeling public think through youngsters today display patience acquired skills build stick tissue models usually associated begin ning modeling because hurried atti tude part adults seems limited time assist beginners success ful modeling experience first activities appointed job will compile list designs available kits categorize some sequential/logical order various types modeling ie FF CL RC lists should assistance getting useful information hands beginners beginning modelers start appropriate designs consequently experience less success crucial beginning stages endeavor Reliable simple stable flying designs must beginners will greatly increase chances beginners hang modeling diversions choices activities todays youth electronic games etc challenging exciting modeling faces its greatest challenges drawing youths its ranks keeping would helpful readers would simply flood mailbox ideas suggestions assist accomplishing first phases new job organization BAMA frequently referred Ed Whittens column Junior Flight would also great help information gathering Ill stop time telling way look modeling need ginnerswe know modeling builds characterjust look around charac ters already modeling Till another time Thanks Chuck good start important job Model Museum Flying Club Newsletter Denver CO come follow ing thoughts Jim Thomas past Secretary club currently fashionable com plain about everything intent nor view status modeling its future easy enough convinced modeling will soon cease exist due lack flying sites b costs balsa engines fuel etc c public restrictions con cerning noise usage lack enforce ment re radio frequencies d above dont believe immedi ate demise hobby reasonable conclude generation gone will no new juniors carry Now recognize may some reason concerned about nega tive items listed aboveand maybe am fully convinced average modeler 1982 has better ever before days modeler can enjoy phase hobby pre-Old Timer latest electronic benefits newest technology adhesives example equals freedom never before enjoyed total fields less numerous dedicated flying sites now cost travel has increased greatly over last decade us have available money time 1930s 1940s what future Let us accept fact will possible recreate wave enthusiasm belonged aviation post Lindbergh days assume means end interest flight end hobby deny bet ter aspects what declare whole affair fad assert joy fascination romance flight will never die Further assert modelers worldwide care takers joy fascination romance although numbers may diminish time time curious inquisitive nature man will replenish us because marvel things airborne will continue delight eye excite mind So lets worry too much should enjoy hobby motivation first place enrich through improve ment human experience pass along confidence Arizona S talilornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae l.annlois Rnchn PaIns ve,ses cA 90-274 AociwOe Viog-Pmjdnas Torn bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Veges NV 89107 Tony Capobianco 615 Laloma Ave. Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnun Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weetby CIsula Vista CA 92011 couple trips report month first fund raiser model contest Soaring Union Los Angeles SULA club put contest pro ceeds being matched club donated AMA Building Fund con test raised $105 SULA matched Fur thermore individual donations led addi tional $130 being raised total $340 contest directed Jim Barnhart wife Margaret bought silver patch Homer Swap Ron Reitz bought silver patch Thanks SULA members results contest saw Don Vickers winning Roger Roth runnerup next 100 Model Aviation three George Bass Mike Charles Ed Kennedy meet held Domin quez Hills site very next day went foothill community Altadena Altadena Methodist Church pastor Dr Barry Woodbridge unusual service planned Dr Woodbridge RC pilot planned service around aeronautical theme Models display outside church suspended ceiling inside Dr Woodbridge called service Cele bration Flight Reverend Richard Hann start proceedings prayer Rev Hann good sailplane builder flier After Dr Woodbridges sermon Living Right Altitude presented guest speaker other Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer Condor fame Dr MacCready spoke crossing English Channel Gossamer Albatross ran fellow club members Ed Lidgard John Ferrer wife Nancy pleasant surprise service Dr Woodbridge fine thing feel art idea can pursued others After club meets rec reation room church recently received $100 donation Building Fund Marion MidgeJohnson widow Hi Johnson Thanks Mrs Johnson AMA staff myself have appointed new Associate VicePresident Las Vegas area name Tom Bunker RC flier Scale main interest especially Quarter Scale Hes modeling since 1948 having started Ukies Tom charter member QSAA having served financial officer since forming Hes designer scratch build er hes no stranger aeronautics Welcome District X teamTom way newsletter editors listen up Look list AVPs top column Any within couple hundred miles dont include mailing list recently sent AMA booth Mike Lee Phoenix AZ mall show Mike sent excellent report show Un fortunately report nearly long total space allotted magazine column Ill just have give high lights show put Condors Luke AFB Cris-Town shopping mall heart Phoenix 70 models display entered 20 classes planes boats cars public voting pick winners class Over 3000 votes cast mall manager Ms Ann Junkers rented tables set up display paid plaques awarded winning models Mike says plans under way next years show plan add classes judging Saturday night swap shop auction Recently Ive cancel out some club visits because several trips Cape Kennedy However Ive asked affected clubs reschedule Im going miss FAI Scale Championships Reno because Ill off Florida want appear club write Ill see what can work out Support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible Remember youve got till end year get name plaque new building takes minimum $50 donation achieve Need booth Ill send no cost mall show whathave-you Thermals Alaska o ara on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aeinecate VIeePraidnte Al Culver 16075 var Elm Pocasello ID 83201 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vic*burg Sn. 5tokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klemash Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 290201 Sn Ave 534 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 August 15 date 9th annual Intermountain Scale Builders contest Gil I-forstman contact him 509/276-5296 has putting low-key kind Scale Peanut UC RC get-together years years event will have cate gories Rubber C02 Gas Peanut Profile UC AA UC Profile Junior event RC BIG RC Scale Others tell great contest well run just lot fun year special category will 30s era Any aircraft made decade qualifies special reward sounds like super contest takes place near Deer Park WA just north Spokane Also rumor bin comes word new IMAA chapter near Hillsboro OR will sponsor reception its great new field 21st 22nd August contest come fly us gettogether Also rumored steak fry Satur day evening nominal charge dont have contact imagine Hills boro Hobby Shop would have information 'Credit Credit,~ file Corvallis Expo essentially baby BCRC same time Jim Trump wanted remind group effort involving other clubs year Kiamath Falls group ran fun-fly Since Len Ledson won suppose coincidence excellent trophies made Roseburg Club films run Barnstormers should noted Jim said felt clubs got involved show better would Sounds good January saw first issue new newsletter Skagit RC Flyer voice Skagit Valley RC Club WA Im sure editor Chuck Bulfinch would pleased exchange other news letter persons Chuck wrote criti cisms would ignored probably said jest good thought Its criticism isnt important rather newsletter editors get little positive feedback yet kinds flak shows up goof Newsletters very important part hobby clubs function kind newsletter editor Send him something print offer help out buy him beverage little TLC helps Contest Trail Mudhole 82 held beautiful day Lately weather has great Unfortunately first day fishing season didnt see some group showed up seemed enjoy day terry Holcomb watched 60 Minutes segment Lear Fan Jerry quite hand devel opment craft built least two models part pre-production engineering tried again fly electric powered Widge Almost Haystack events tried out bugs will Out fine floatplanes no BAD crashes few dunks As usual Sky Knights put good contest 29th May went Eugene 82 Northwest UC Regionals first UC contest 4ong time im pressed scope organization premier meet Mike Hazel helpers commended fine job Naturally spent time talking people watching What could see though large group dedicated modelers doing what enjoy doing very well Met whole lot UC fliers saw some old friends lot fun doing Next year am going stay can get weekend clear people Cana da California Eugene Toy/Hobby mobile shop display of plastic UC models made Frank Macy Jim Walker display giant Fireball beautiful engine display friendly enjoyable people enjoy hobby could possibly name will forget Thanks Barons Spokane hosted 82 edition Northwest Division Scale Masters meet June 11-13 club field north Spokane Deer Park entries around 20 Scale aircraft large meet Static judging done 11th flying six rounds 12th 13th field part old airbase run way essentially east-west Naturally winds northerly Actually winds quiet around 7 pm thinking about having some flying rounds ing Saturday next year Winds Well wouldnt say too strong think wind moves RVs just breeze werent too strong As dont have results contest others discussed yet meet self well organized well run AVP eastern Washington Bruce Nelson Con test Manager Dick Carson Contest Direc tor aided host aides Bruce Carson editor Monocle filled what happening locally num ber faithful expressed thoughts feelings about Academy doings Really group need have let know what like dont like about whats going hobby SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Well Im out room till next time HAPPY FLYING September 1982 101 Taken ZilIahsoma planes Nice Kougar en tha foreground Photo Baich JUNIO FLIGHT] Box 176 Wall St Sta. New D WHITTE York NY 100050 Shanghai SRPSM AEROMODELING kind wonderful mucilage binds people together locally nationally over world become friends remain has basis understand appreciate other end World War III GI Shanghai China weekends flew Free Flight models HUANG YONG-LIANG club Jessfield Park Nixon rapprochement back touch other Yong-Liang main expertise became Control Line now gov ernments aeromodeling program organizers duties range heading development laboratory Peking running FAI team trials managing FAI Control Line teams overseas responsibility improving production quality factories manu facturing model airplane engines Recently acquired new task popularizing aeromodeling throughout China Editor new bi-monthly magazine Model Airplane have received first two issues contents very general beginner expert sport FAA history kites aerodynamics full-sized aircraft magazines introductory informative will obviously just sort vehicle needed introduce encourage develop model builders present 20000 copies being printed hope increase 100000 about 10% number grade school students very interesting item attracted first issue plan reproduced reduced size below building/flying instructions SHANGHAI SRPSM model produced kit already 400000 have sold uses expanded foam sheets wing tail surfaces spruce motor stick plastic propeller sure looks like winning way go group can make own SHANGHAI SRPSMs just little project first arithmetic drawing up plans full size Dimensions plans metric have multiply 03937 convert inches wing has 18-inch span 4-inch chord center stabilizer 11-inch span 3-inch chord center Collect bunch expanded foam meat trays home school Thicker ones wing thinner stab fins wing can made two halves make -inch longer overlap Use white aliphatic resin glue such Elmers Sobo Titebond Try out modelers am disturbed absence young people hobby until now decided go alone effort help Ive drawn up rudimentary program Im going try local level First simple note presented President local RC club Sky Squires Second program plan intend present/sell local grade school principals intend ed use AMA Cub primary vehicle augmented follow-on theory models mostly plagiarized past articles junior Flight must admit soon began run out ideas best adequately retain interest students may show necessary interest continue Hopefully BAMA wIl provide myself stimulus suggestions Bills use followup material will greatly appreciated Send Bill Brenchley RR 3 Box 307B Marion IL 62959 Thanks BAMA Needs Help BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues need assistance Send 20c postage stamp complimentary copy Star Skippers Assoc ons newsletter learn what effort about Send stamp $10 mem Workshop 01bership check Ed 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 Bill Benchby Bravo Ive just received issue Model Aviation laud initiative formation BAMA like long time ***** Keep flippin prop. next month Ii 01 t2Ol __vJlI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Limits Insurance Coverage Models Over 55 Pounds Requires Spectator Separation Flight Line Least 65 Feet Flying Models Over 20 Pounds AMA Executive Council June 26 1982after considering possible actions connection membership concerns over expanding potential danger involving large heavy models flown close prox imity spectator crowdsvoted clarify AMA Safety Code regard situa tions noted above Reflecting growing negative membership reaction publicity about large models ex pressing need line drawn some concerning AMA accommodation activity includes such models Council adopted limit already effect Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC AMA Safety Code currently says models weighing over 20 pounds single straight line must established separate spectators persons essential flight operations ncil has defined amount separation least 65 feet between spectator line and flight operations Council further defined flying models over 20 lbs weight limit per missible models flown accordance paragraph 4 General section AMAs Safety Code shall beSS lbs 25 kilograms taking actions effective immediately upon receipt information anyone involved flying models over 20 pounds Council noted general principle governs AMA insurance coverage matters less what flown flown Thus indi cated flying models heavier 55 pounds large unpopulated area such desert uninhabited lake area might very safe therefore need insurance coverage flying such models contests model demonstrations club ac tivities public might expected congregate risk exposure unaccept able AMA officers responsible establishing safety policies practices meantime AMAs new Safety Com mittee study further subject large heavy models view toward possible further modification clarification ficial AMA Safety Code Until Safety Committee produces recomendations subject however above requirements have same effect changes Code making its rulings Council noted previous lifting former 40-lb Safety Code weight limit response membership requests told good safety record models 40- 50pound weight range establishing higher limit Council indicated too models weights double previous limit have involved crash es though injuries have volved potential acceptable summary line has drawn again minimum separation between spectator flying activities has provided Meanwhile AMA Safety Committee will consider whether further safety pro visions recommended Synopsis- Executive Council Meeting 6/26-2 7 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately August 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting August should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie 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-Il 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-VIII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX AVP-IX Proxy Dick Crowley substitut ing VP Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA President Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Howard Crispin Mike Mas John Preston Frank Garcher Bob Aberle attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Carl Wheeley Publications Director Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements preliminary financial report just concluded RC Scale World Championships continued page 91 Trans Am Raffle Report April 1982 issue Model Aviation page 78 told learning fund raising raffle held connection 1981 Trans Am Rally conflicted Federal lottery laws therefore cancelled its original form required payment tickets participate same time indicated until March 1 1982 could participate revised version program did require raffle tick et purchase time appeared would possible proceed award prizes originally intended However since announcement ap pears program still problem re gard lottery laws AMA Executive Council has decided cancel program entirely offer refunds anyone purchased raffle tickets Thus awards will made offering refunds submit ticket stubs proof purchase noted cost program exceeded income ticket sales entry fees AMA souvenir sales miscellaneous donations Thus project ended deficit status hoped therefore raffle refunds will minimized request re funds since may treat purchases contributions worthy cause Rally great event will go down AMAs history tremendous model flying achievement meantime books need closed financial aspects project Requests refunds will honored time during 1982 Please send ticket stubs AMA PR Department 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 88 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New Satety Ruling Effective Immediately- Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 DATELINE REND NV Time flashes time write another column time Reno Ill try highlight few happenings seventh RC Scale World Championships So people involved effort becomes difficult list lets start Bosses Patty Groves very affectionately known WWW Contest Manager assigned myriad de tails required tie everything together husband Monty Contest Director contest magnitude means sweat worry sweat work sweat run start sweating very good job well done full thanks AMA FAI two people efforts Without two meet could have total disasterwith total success Bob Rae Underwood handled hos pitality chores escorting tour groups ladies welcoming foreign teams chasing out airport retrieve model boxes lost transit Ken Wardrip members Hill Country Flyers Club supported flight line activities chasing fliers hangar flight line Yeo man duties performed Phil Abbinanti members Reno RC Club man woman pitched bull work needed kind meet folk credit Reno area people responsible getting meet day registration subsequent happenings people made contest work too numerous men tion thanks AMA FAI go out THE CONTEST Forty three competitors representing 14 countries converged Reno Sunday registration orientation entire person neljudges jury contestants supporters AMA staff housed fed Circus Circus HotellCasino thanks support both Bill Bennett Bill Pennington Facili ties excellent people hotel warm cheerful especially Black Jack dealers took money Out field contestants assem bling checking aircraft renewing old friendships meeting new people generally getting lay land Bob Wischer tempted fly sport ship check out area allowed flying crashed minor damage takeoff due broken wire aileron servo Bob Underwood stepped Hiper Bipe flew successfully Thin air 5000 fect altitude verified attempted axial roll turned out bar rel configuration loss great gobs altitude local modeler told plans call 25 stuff 4 IT BEGINS Monday day commenced Bob Underwood flying sample flight train judges caliber judge need ed real training Field limits due parked full-scale craft planes takeoff active runway proved quite tight possible contain provided pilots exercized care Static judging began after flight judge training activities ceased noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Very brief speeches welcome Tony Aarts behalf FAI behalf AMA followed raising individual flags participating country accompanied national thems beautiful event moving almost reverent culminated Monty Groves declaring contest officially open frightening high explosive blast adjoining field timed exactly Montys final words Static judging continued after opening ceremonies Stand-off Scale judges worked late night completed 25 aircraft F4C judging Precision Scale much meticulous requiring nearly hour judge aircraft end day Monday completed five aircraft cluding perfect example Scale craftsmanship have ever seen museum cali ber reproduction Swedish Tiger Moth 7 pm team managers meeting held clear up rules questions others related operation meet Again field limits defined assure team very clear idea limits would applied Relative wind directions takeoff landings discussed occasions would require reflight meeting ended retired dinner Black Jack tables AND WE CONTINUE Flying started Tuesday morning F4 Stand-off first event go Austra lians got honor first flight soon found meaning term density altitude Takeoff successful follow ing straight flight maneuver some what low altitude low speed 180 degree turn proved fateful Ryan STM fell out air smote old Mother Earth Damage minimal again flew next round went Tuesday Wednes day successive flier going school preceeding flights eventually pilots learned handle flying 5000 feet above sea level Weather turned very warm Tuesday morning rain high winds Wednesday afternoon causing halt F4 flying FAI jury chief judge Monty Groves CD dis cussed weather limited time remain ing fly premier event F4C decided suspend further F4 flying until after com pletion F4C good decision F4C really tough contest Tough air craft competitors judges organizers workers tough everyone weather gangs up against becomes shattering Thursday afternoon Wednesday rained out Nearly Friday very hard working flight line crew headed Betty Stream last F4C flight finished mid-afternoon showed ol Mother Nature quicker US team came upon some very hard times Bob Wischer destroyed totalled de molished re-kitted etc brand new air craft very first competition flight crashing onto apron devastating manner Bob equally devastated George Rose few significant problems managed get some good flights able return home minor damage fine aircraft Earl Thompson lucky flight third round spelled dis aster recently rebuilt Focke-Woif put ting such condition probably will never fly again alL good showing single thing ashamed THE REST OF IT Im going give blowby-blow description entire contest nor am going list winners Turn back Bob Wischers special report Better should mention some happenings necessarily order happened Pic ture mind about President responding warning dust-devil blowing up field running out help lower umbrellas over judges fumbling release catch still standing after dust-devil passed holding shaft inside out umbrellaagonizingly embarrassed watching same dust-devil carrying chief judges new hat 300 yards down ramp Picture Charlie Chambers breaking up ducted fan Stand-off model its attempted first flight spending better part Tues day night Jerry Nelsons house rebuilding putting creditable second round flight destroy third round flight due loss power tuned pipe came loose Picture Bob Rae Underwood running course used car over Reno try ing find lost model box belonging Finnish team finally locating Reno Airport Picture FAI jury feigning p flight line friend d snap blackmail photo Picture delay ing meet few moments brand new Lear Fan full-scale aircraft taxi everyone rushing grab cameras quick shot picture awe stood Lear Fan model number two lifted off runway its maiden flight full view FAI participants around worlda sight never forgotten picture awards ceremony Scale contest antique home-built full-scale aircraft backdroptruly awe inspiring ITS OVER Once again AMA has successfully host ed World Championship event thanks next page September 1982 89 Presidents Corner continued people donated time effort make contestants very reason contest enjoyed meet felt well treated have said before again thank everyonewith very spe cial thank Patty Monty Groves folks done good Two years now World Champion ship Scale meet will held Le Bourget Airport near Paris France US team did fare well Reno Le Bourget. OUR BUILDING IT IS STARTED June 27 official ground breaking ceremony took place site new home impact struc ture will have future model aviation cannot measured thc cost dollars cannot measured standards now have know will first time history national model aeronautic organization will own its home contributed accomplishment can justly take pride achievement completes step final step formal opening should take place early next year day will fully discernable entity true force world aviation standing proud show world can-do organization Stand proud Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Gary Qakins Editor Prop Wash newsletter Minneapolis MN Piston Poppers Control Line club writes Contest Director testing idea has some merits idea generally accepted intangibles Contest Direc tor performs impossible test main thing CD must know use rule book Any questions answered rule book Thanks Gary agree am going continue monitor CD business continue report directly members until thing cools off Nona Suhr late Arthur Shurs wife writes am happy hear Baby engines safe arrival AMA museum looking 18-inch aluminum pro peller Bob Cowles Arts good friend avid model buddy asking around - lonely hours have resorted reading model airplane magazines including Model Aviation Art would have never believed AMA Associate Vice-President William Ken Kern Bedford IN AVP District VI writes Ive talked Jim Sears about think should have word CD issue Once CD license issued Contest Director has sanc tioned contest dont think alone will keep him up date rule changes think good CD will keep up no reason refresher exam think someone nuts bringing up After get right old CD AMA grass roots Daniel Jayne Editor Balsa Bums newsletter Port City RCers Muske gon MI writes Club member Tim Holmes flew model plane month De cember 1980 through December 1982 snow sleet wind rain hail what-haveyou contacted Hardy Brodersen asked him season flying award Tim Three months later Hardy mailed beau tiful mounted award glass over am writing thank Hardy Brodersen doing good job thank AMA Daniel am publishing information nationally see anyone can top Tims record agree Hardy think AMA district VPs doing fine job What use retrieve model air planes Nashville Tennessee Horses course knew picture right isSundowner horse lives Nashville Pretty Robin Kaye rides him around everywhere retrieve Michael Fars chuck glider Does Sundowner build fly own planes So far has shown little interest chuck gliders does enjoy eating grass Shown above snap three important Radio Control fliers Nashville TN area Left right David Smith Kathleen Millar Hanil Helman Hanil holding Tn-Pacer flies beautifully See next month. Donut Fly Control Line Models Near Power Lines 90 Model Aviation Jack Coan Editor important South Dadein theIa area sent picture modelers club turned out greet Kenon Visit California Owner builder flier Gee Bee Roy Wagner shown kneeling Gary Greksa holding big plane left Editor Jack Coan middle Distinguished visitor big-time California modeler Ken Willard far right hope doesnt crash kids. Steve Healey President South Dade RC Club Tom Polite Secretary/Treasurer way Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Big Milestone June 28 1982 major date AMAs history Thats day AMA granted loan almost million dollars $940000 build its new Headquarters Visitors Center Model Aviation Museum AMA President John Grigg Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski myself met morning 28th office Silver Spring MD settle final paperwork required obtain such loan others presentabout eight 10 lawyers bankers contractor us went smoothly Vince laid groundwork during previous several months provide data documentation required have ever through house loan settlement experience multiply about hundred times over get some idea what involved least four sets lawyers took partto represent bank county Industrial Revenue Bond agency us AMA paid services out Building Fund because thats way system works addition previously paid another set lawyers find us bank willing lend us money build building thats behind us now contrac tor already well building schedule calls December 1982 completion fact already startedon hand shakeas soon gotten building permit week before Vince done advance work well AMA Executive Council assembled day before loan settlementon Sunday June 27to have official ground-breaking ceremony Synopsis continued page 88 RenoJune 13-19 indicated no AMA subsidy needed event expected show profit b An unusually heavy amount recent AMA correspondence concerned safety aspects large models some positive Council action needed c Recent incidents involving full-scale aircraft models would detailed d Groundbreaking AMAs new build ing would take place Sunday June 27 construction loan settlement next day e Agenda material submission deadline Council meetings clarifiedsix weeks prior meeting f Clarification Contest Calendar format needed dispel current confusion A Minutes last April meeting approved adoption various clari fications corrections previously submitted Council members B Reports heard including Executive Vice-President following committees Scholarship Building Fund Film Projects RC Frequency Contest Director Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats part history recorded video tape photos Frank Garcher representing hobby industry previously raised about $50000 AMAs behalf presented first Presidents Legion Honor award Toledo last April simple grand affair included former AMA President Earl Witt brought gold shovel some good words former AMA President Johnny Clemens Headquarters building project initiated under Johnnys term office took shape during Earls term will celebrate its grand opening next summer during John Griggs term Future Milestone AMA will officially 50 years old 1986 time new home will well settled able host fitting celebration golden anniversary will looking ideas make whole year 1986 something special model aviation ideas hereby solicited brainstorm Jot down random thoughts Scribble pet ideas can make greatest year history Send AMA HQ compilation potential year long pro gram Maybe will have contest best ideas can carried out Food thought Meanwhile just finished great RC Scale World Championships Reno Lincoln Nats set August 1-8 Nebraska getting ready send teams other World Championships Russia Control Line Scale Sweden Control Line Combat Speed Team Race Aerobatics salt Romania Indoor So lot happening much excitement topper expected opening up new RC frequencies later year activity continues grow generate interest members can very likely add new item celebrate 86 hundred thousandth member might happen sooner10% year will 19841 Procedures Nats Sites Safety Special Inter est Groups Museum Contest Coordination Key Man Compensation addition reports NAA President re quest John Grigg recommendations replace retiring Scale Contest Board Chairman Some actions resulted reports included below C Agenda Actions following actions taken response discussions concern ing previously submitted agenda topics proposals also result some committee reports 1 Building Fund Continuance Although noted Building Fund campaign reached its basic goal $160000 over $190000 donated date ap proved unanimously continue fund raising program indefinitely help offset building construction loan expenses However noted original fund incentives patches plaques etc would contin ued beyond 1982 order initial donors would retain special recognition benefits 1982 campaign 2 Film Projects proposal produce video tape version AMAs previously ap proved films project concerning building flying RC model considered vote delay decision until next Council meet ing defeated 6 7 against 237810 ED EVP approved unanimously proceed project originally ap proved Ted White appointed chairman committee oversee project 3 Bylaws agreed several chang es needed clarify intent some sections new AMA bylaws com mittee headed Bill Mathews draft rec ommendations next Council meeting 4 Frequency Committee Bob Aberle briefed Council latest status report received unanimous approval two new Frequency Committee documents Phase-In Plan New Radio Control Frequencies New RC Frequency Identification Con trol System also approved unanimous ly Phase-In Plan mandated use AMA sanctioned competitions ef fective FCC approval new frequencies further approved Council establish position within district ranking equivalent As sociate Vice-President called Frequency Co ordinator names listed regularly along AVPs masthead Model Aviation motion passed 8 4 against 2568 1 abstained EVP 5 Noise Committee Chairman Izzo re ported committee accumulating data constructing plane utilizing known techniques noise suppression 6 1982 Nats Procedures Document Fore man reported help Charlie Spears Nats procedures will sembled book form Indoor Nats will two-day event Pershing Auditorium Lincoln NE Out door FF site will University Nebraska Field Laboratory near Mead choice particular fields according wind direction 7 Safety Committee Mathews reported Don Lowe will accept chairmanship committee after November 82 Council approved Lowes appointment committee could begin operating 1983 8 AMA Museum President announced recommendation Museum Curator Frank Ehling following have appointed members Museum Committee Dr Walt Good John Pond George Aldrich 9 Special Membership Disabled Mathews reported developed trial year membership based same rate senior citizens also proposal would distributed Council voting next meeting 10 District Youth/Beginners Coordinator Dick Crowley presented T McGinnis propos al have district representative can specialize helping youth newcomers compiling information communicating VPs AVPs available resources VP appointed ranking Contest Co ordinator term concurrent appointing vice-president motion adopt program did receive second President directed formal proposal well job descrip tion presented McGinnis before next Council meeting item further considered 11 Contest Board Procedures page Contest Board Procedures Document Analysis Proposals Contest Boards has manufacturing first several continued page 93 September 1982 91 Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four Applicants Four students have announced co equal winners 1981 Glen Sigafoose Memo rial Scholarships Glen Sigafoose founder president Sig Manufacturing Co lost life 1980 Pitts Special aerobatic biplane piloting crashed during airshow Since Glen always deeply concerned en couraging young modelers educations Sig Scholarship Program established suitable memorial supported donations Glens friends Sig Manufacturing Co AMA administering program supplement basic AMA Scholarship Program Any student AMA member has applied regular AMA Scholarship Program automatically considered Sig program basis modeling per formance financial need No set number winners picked year Dan Abel attending Central Missouri State University Warrensburg MO working Aviation Technology depart ment Dan attended first Nationals shortly before first birthday waited until eight build first model Delta Dart Since 1976 has missed competing Nationals once has also worked Delta Dart programs help start other potential modelers along path has taken Dan involved different phases model aviation including Hand-Launched Gliders RC Sailplanes Control LineScale instrumental forming RC club college now serves its president currently member McDonnell Douglas RC Model Airplane Club Thermaleers FF Club Eagle Scout has camped hiked 49 states several Canadian prov inces earned letters track crosscountry three years high school played school bands Barry Zeigenfuse working toward de gree electrical engineering Penn State made Deans List first semester active student member Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers works 20 35 hours week electrical draftsman Pollack Research Design high school wrestled Varsity Team four years received awards aca demic excellence American Bio graphical Institute Whos Among American High School Students Barry has built flown FF OHLG models member Daniel Boone Silent Fliers has competed since 1978 January 1981 issue Model Build er magazine featured Barry Young Free Flighter theMonth 1980 Nationals Barry took first place established new national record Category Ill Gas FF Senior class David Nelson enrolled aeronau tical engineering program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL completing requirements private pilots license has interested aviation life David member Central Massa chusetts Radio Control Modelers Westboro MA earliest achievements tak ing first Junior division Sport Scale 1976 Nationals J-3 Cub 1978 David took first place New England Championships Fitchburg MA flying custom Stearman 1980 flew Great Lakes T2-1 A-i Senior Expert class Nationals placed first frequently flies models airshows demonstrations New England attending Tahanto Regional High School David member National Honor Society three years rep resentative Boys State Annual State Historical Conference J Paul Trestan enrolled University Toledo majoring Mechanical Engineer ing graduated honors St Fran cis de Sales High School 1980 member National Honor Society Paul interested skiing computer program ming has worked extensively fathers business Paul has member Weak Sig nals 1978 present Toledo Flying Tigers 1976 present has served training officer Flying Tigers 1980-81 Club Champion Paul very interested RC Racing events participating Formula 1 Quarter Midget Quickie 500 races southern Michigan norh tern Ohio placed second Senior class Quarter Midget 1980 Nationals designed successful Sport Pylon plane now produces fiberglass fuselages it has flown tail dragger tricycle gear configurations congratulate 1981 winners win ners 1982 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship awards will selected among have already applied 1982 AMA Scholarship Program 1981 Sig Memorial Scholarship winners above 1RI David Nelson Barry Zeigenfuse continuing clockwisewinners Paul Trestan Dan Abel four co-equal winners program established honor Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufacturing Company Dulles Expo 82 quarter million people according post-show estimates visited Dulles Airport northern Virginia over weekend June 26-27 They saw Concorde supersonic transport C5A military transport plane lots private planes ultralights helicopters Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron twentieth birthday Dulles Airport ultramodern facility serving Washington DC metro area Dulles few American airports regular Con corde supersonic service London Paris Its spacious facilities joy traveler plane-watcher Dulles throws itself birthday party people three states turn out see show show year model air show flying part entire Expo Flying taxiway visible spectators apron observation areas terminal Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron put five rousing shows opening Expo Saturday morning Squadron exhibiting its models roped-off area shade wing C5Athe largest military transport world Representatives AMA I-IQ also turned out passing out literature answer ing questions about model aviation lot questions about AMAs new Headquarters building Reston VA few miles away announced local papers groundbreaking building Sunday local residents excited curious Luther Huxs fabulous RC Space Shuttle see September 1981 Model Aviation flew five shows team member Bill Hersh berger also member AMA Frequency Committee piloting carrier plane crowds gasped Shuttle pulled smoothly away its transport cheered wildly Luther brought rolled out right front Luther puts lot practice flaring Shuttle model looks like prototype though has much better glide ratio big Columbia Luther has now flown Space Shuttles 140 times air shows over area course big Columbia busy Sat urday too lifted off Cape Canaveral 1100 am Squadron just getting show word Columbia achieved orbit came through Luthers Columbia making its approach announced crowd just after touchdown Concorde joins show Sunday afternoons show got what probably spec tacular warm-up act air show has British Airways Concorde taking off its regularly-scheduled London trip taxied just behind Squadron setSynopsis continued page 93 listed concerns voting rules changes President ask Contest Board Coordinator communicate Boards explaining listing necessarily priority order 12 Magazine Editorial Policies response question about whether official editori al policy should exist Executive Director advised Publisher would tempt develop basic editorial guideline record also noted general Executive Council adequately can does act necessary control editorial policies 13 Special Events Director Replacement Worth reported Public Relations De partment now consists Geoff Styles PR Director Doug Pratt Special Events Manager Lou Ward PR Secretary also noted reorganized department oper ting up crowds gathered watch show rare treat Concorde lifted runway raised its nose landing gear disappeared team members knew however surprise store waited watched Suddenly Concorde reappeared landing lights bright against noon sky no 1000 feet above ground made magnificent highspeed pass right over crowd banked around Dulles Tower vanished time good No sooner sound its engines died down Phil Coopys Christen Eagle leaped air its famous snaproll takeoff show As Dick Roe teams manager announcers said Concorde tough act follow did Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron 26 air show teams sponsored AMA air show team members unpaid volun teers build fly maintain won equipment own expense team may 50 shows flying season entirely own time ating accordance plan previously approved Council 14 Plan Membership Sales Hobby Shops 15 Mailing Service Industry 15 Cost WATS Line Study above three agenda items have deferred until next full Council meeting will reported upon Executive Director 17 Publishers Meeting Discussion con sidered whether meeting editors pub lishers modeling press would helpful improving rapport between AMA no definitive action taken 18 Surplus Magazine Shipment Policy Executive Director reported under contract AMAs new magazine print er no surplus should accumulate therefore no longer problem concerning what whether charge surplus maga zines 19 Headquarters Authority Concerning Sanctions response Executive Direc tors request procedural clarification con cerning issuance sanctions under new contest coordination criteria approved issue sanctions approved coordinators meets scheduled prior May holding sanctions received meets scheduled after May 1 until coordinators resolve traditional meet conflicts 20 Membership Status After Losing CD Rating approved individual loses CD status due non-renewal membership upon rejoining shall al lowed reenter membership Leader Member status 9 3 against 48 10 21 Airworthiness/Giant Models Concern over existence unusual flying model next page September 1982 93 Scenes DuKes Expodisplays set up under wing C5A Model Aviators Normally Norace Fly Full-Scale Airports Did know fly airports have received federal funds owners/operators bound agreements certain things Well agreements referred Sponsor Assurances Sponsor Assurance No 22C requires airport operator notify full-scale aircraft condition would affect full-scale traffic airport Normally notification done Notice Airmen NOTAM effective NOTAMs should issued least two hours before airport will affected Therefore notice applies operation recommend discuss apsects airport operator towards gaining his/her assistance issuing appropriate NOTAMs Any questions concerning can referred AMA HOattention Geoffrey StylesDirector Public Relations structures such dog houses giant mod els expressed Council members regard danger potential After considerable debate motion approved 55 pound weight limit 25 kilossame Canadian weight limit imposed upon model aircraft effective immediately motion passed 12 1 against 5 As further safety measure requirement separation spectators flight line generally agreed necessary approved unanimously interim measure pending Safety Committee recom mendations minimum 65 feet distance between spectators flight line shall imposed models over 20 pounds connection criteria paragraph five general section AMA Safety Code Note Headquarters directed issue emergency notice announcing mandates effective immediately upon re ceipt notice 22 Agenda Items six weeks advance deadline submission reaffirmed President noted truly urgent emergency item could admitted agenda Council approval 23 Traditional Meets authority VPs shift dates such meets reaf firmed such shifts could affect ad jacent districts approved unanimously such changes would made after consultation vice-presidents dis tricts potentially affected also considered limit traditional meets per club per category item deemed time critical thus deferred next full Council meeting meantime Headquarters asking Contest Coordinators clubs under jurisdiction have traditional meet year Identification traditional meets published Contest Calendar capital letter T approved unanimously 24 Telephone Number Publication desirability such publication concerning elected appointed AMA officers acknowledged noted some officials wish Pros cons attitude discussed con clusion Council cannot mandate volun teer officials allow phone numbers displayed publically 25 Officer Responsibility/Authority/Lia bility Examples given whereby elected official Academy may witness unsafe flying activities discussion expressed officials minimum obli gation responsibility warn fenders Beyond legal questions appear involved need further consideration meantime aid identifying elected official Academy President directed elected officials license cards have printed appro priate title holder Also Bylaws Committee requested draft disciplinary action proposal possible inclusion Standing Rule Bylaws 26 Scholarship Criteria Ref November 81 minutes President directed Scholarship Committee draft proposal de fining add need present schol arship criteria 27 More Space VP Columns pro posal increase space magazine page per VP considered approved 5 6 against 1 3 6 7 ED Pres 3 ab stained EVP NAA 4 28NAA Mailing proposal approve mailing AMA members no cost AMA major medical insurance offer Nation al Aeronautic Association approved unanimously opening message will featured AMA letterhead stationery compliance Council directives complete package distributed review Council directed cover letter bear note effect no AMA indi vidual officer officials benefit directly health package offer 29Trans Am Raffle Noting advice AMAs legal counsel decided raffle cancelled deadline date claiming refund after date un claimed money will turned over Building Fund unanimously approved HQ offer refund raffle ticket holders upon proof purchase demand 30Awards Two Fellowships ap proved also two Superior Service awards Distinguished Service award publicity concerning will follow presentation 31Next Meeting approved next Council meeting will held Nats August 4 9 11 pm 10 minutes past NominatingCommittee meet ing adjournment 10 1 against 8 1 abstained 10 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aumescisne Vic.Pviniejmsts Roben C erodeur 406 Main Steet NauiuoNH 03060 Doe KmfttPOBooIa2873HerisaneLn.DumburMAO2332 Al NovOtfltk 4 Baverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 As Chairman Noise Committee feel important begin accumu late some data order form basis decisions actions will taken future Noise Committee Fred Kruse has appointed member com mittee has agreed accumulate data us fashion outlined letter below Although noise reduction retention flying sites heavily entwined very little quantitative information effectiveness mufflers has published have calls manufacturers provide figures effectiveness devices have several articles listing test results selected group engines mufflers date however quantity data available still sparse opinion information muffler/engine combinations will remain scarce until modelers some thing about ourselves Through network chartered clubs have ability build broad data base muffler/engine combinations enough clubs conduct noise surveys using guidelines article data collected collated sorted published might able help ourselves battle retain flying sites Certainly re sults would satisfy scientific commu nity could help us make informed choices just perhaps few fields may saved am willing serve asacollector collator sorter will send data became involved problem Early last year Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club decided would like take look muffler rule use flying field require muffler 15 cubic inch larger engines no stipulation concerning effective ness Because nearly club members deeply concerned about retaining field weve excellent compliance spirit rule occasional problem installation does show up club members nearly always suggests noise problem corrected before offend ing airplane returns field feel would like base actions quantified maximum noise level rather rule based displacement Because little information available general model press giving quantitative noise information decided conduct own survey field using simple tech niques available low cost equipment established committee decide what kind procedure would use what kind equipment would buy equipment needed conduct nonscientific survey easily obtainable sound level meter use purchased Radio Shack carries catalog number 42-3019 cost $3995 Engine rpm taken Heath kit tachometer Near ly club has member its equivalent other item needed 50 ft tape measure stake out 10 meters 328 ft between airplane sound meter technique chosen very simple can performed just few moments flying field what 1 Meas ure out 10 meters mark out two points 2 Set sound meter weighting Slow response 3 Have owner model hold ground body side op posite muffler exhaust 4 Go full throttle measure rpms 5 Point air plane sound meter 10 meters away meter knee height read sound meter 6 Repeat left right rear measure ments Always position body clear line sight between noise source meter place body directly line muffler exhaust NOTE Make sure engine size make model accurately recorded prop manufacturer model diameter pitch Left right relative look ing aft towards nose aircraft other point field relatively clear obstructions takeoff strip located least 150 yards closest trees no hard reflective sur faces within close proximity take measurements have some type re flective surfaces such building near field take measurements would appreciate would note data supply Figure 1 copy survey form using believe shape propeller well engine rpm muffler design factors noise emitted aircraft feel im portant record type propeller classify muffler design type suggest attempt made use following terms classifying design principles mufflers Expansion volume chamber larger volume cylinder FIo ThruOpen both front back allow air flow through center muffler 94 Model Aviation Engine Mfg______________ Model _________ Dispi__________ Aircraft _________________ Propeller Mfr ____________Type ________ Size&Pitch _____ x _____rpm _______ Muffler Mfr _________ Design ___________ Mods Front _______ DB Left _______ DB Right ______DB Rear ______DB Test Date//YrIMoIDay Fig 1Survey Form Tuned PipeDouble tapered cone design mak ing use reflected wave achieve improved scavanging Tuned Pipe Muffler Uses same principle tuned pipe addition shell surround second taper unit Man foldConducts exhaust gases away en gine does provide restriction expansion exhaust Restrictor Depends upon restriction free flow gases cause muffling effect Using above terms will enable muffler information coded New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Basside NY 11361 Aman VPrdents Pete Bianohini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dread, B Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Ukw 46 Cory Or. Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Settler SORandi Rd. No A-2 Sotrenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemare Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts get right down scope responsibilities demanding attention AMA vicepresident parallels US Senator Congressman share duality represen tation hand have same time duty what best ALL AMA members no matter dis trict found other hand responsible well own district have elected us represent NATIONAL problems DISTRICT problems should ALL receive consideration would give actually sitting Executive Council personally casting votes extent realize position trust taken lightly act accordingly ie thoughtfully greatest care Two Days Flying Knights can make THE FLYING KNIGHTS model flying field Lakeview Road Ham burg NJ August 14 15 assured Gil Lange President Randy Bittinger Secretary THE FLYING KNIGHTS OF HAMBURG NY INC will two days flying fun years Big Fly ing Scale Rally listed March Fig 2Example Completed Survey Form computer type muffler can used sorting generic type direction location muffler exhaust also importance engine mounted upright side-mounted muffler exhausts rear no need indicate exhaust location Any other exhaust arrangement should noted would like help project please forward information following address Fred Kruse P0 Box 849 Salem NH 03079 edition column along other Dis trict II happenings Funk Wagnalls de fines rally meeting assembly persons common purpose Gil describes clubs imminent happening words year August 14th 15th Flying Knights sponsoring first SCALE RALLY annual get-together RCers western New York northern Pennsylvania southern Canada areas have run gauntlet ofFun-Flies Own Things Airshows almost 20 consecutive years sincere opinion has never much interest excitement generated type Flying Meet have witnessed Scale rallies Northeast Canada cause unbelievable popularity type meet changing format will hosting Scale Rally year really definite trend toward Rally type get-together Lakehurst Weekend Memorial Day week end TIME Naval Air Engi neering Center PLACE exten sive air show hosted US Navy Model aircraft demonstrations included program among other events announced column last issue good time thanks Navy particu lar CO NAEC-LAKEHURST Captain RM Kraft once again allowing modelers conduct flight operations base information readers may aware fact Lakehurst has long scene model aircraft contests Hopefully will continue such years come thanks exemplary conduct site modelers have flown shot made part large throng spectators relaxing front three huge dirigible hangars large version ofOld Glory its threshold Old Time Eagles MAC Jupiter Pluvius has taken toll district spring major victim OLD TIME EAGLES annual AERO PICNIC funtype competition rained out May 23rd has now re-scheduled August 29th Famous Dean OLD TIME ERS Joe Beshar CD format consists Control Line Free Flight Rubber Electric C02 Junior RC combined Sport Old Timer highlight af fair will Balloon Bust ie buy helium-filled balloon name launch away balloon picked up greatest distance field win RC system Meantime rubbing hands glee because fee per balloon $5AJ0 proceeds will donated AMA Building Fund hours will 900 am 500 pm place Thompson Park/Lincroft NJ Exit 109 Garden State Parkway proceed 2 miles west Rt 520 Park no entry fee Sponsor ship Model Airplane News magazine refreshments courtesy Tuscan Dairies AMA Building Fund Developments expect participate ground-breaking ceremonies Reston VA June 27 Mean donation fees continues good result worthy district Earlier reported generous contributions West chester Radio Aeromodellers WRAM Show fame Blue AngelsClub NYC photographed euphoric state produced amount check ie $1500 Behind President John Isbister right Joe Wimbrna Treasurer Engine MfgOsModel 25FSR Displ 025AircraftSig Kadet JR Propeller MfrJ&ZType Zlnger Size & Pitch 0900 x 400 rpm 13800 Whispur Muffler Mfr MDL B Design Expansion Mods None Front75DBLeft9DB Right 79 ear DB Test Date 81 03 28 o/Day Inside hangar snapped photo irerft dFcnLsv srea Sheer happiness expressed view below LRJ Blue Angels club President Carmine Cutrnfelln Treasurer Stephen Greenbaum nr na some check Harbinger Spring before see first robin know spring District II jersey Coast Sport Fliers hold annual Spring RC Championships jamesburg NJ May 16 1982 marked clubs Second Annual Contest proved successful its forerunner thanks hard-working membership club expertise charge wit Ed Runkel CD Larry Kosinar Assist ant CD Bud Roane Scale CD meet boasting 69 entrants featured RC Pattern Pre-Novice Novice Advanced combined Expert/Master well Sport Scale Quarter-Scale lens caught John Massari President Interstate Mod el Flying Club preparing fly Pattern Newsletter Note Just received nice note first two issues Duck Soup its Editor Len Moscowitz also President club 117th RC Flying Group Pa ramus NJ masthead sports its motto News Isnt Fit Print Anyway sense humor like bound hit' really fine newsletter hope keep mailing list Scale Thing Note following traditional events interest District II STARS 1982 Scale Rally Olean NY July 10-11 PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competition Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY July 18 Sky Rovers Air Show 82 Phelps NY July 31-August 1 Somers NY RC Clubs 4th Annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In August 7-8 LAKEHURST NATS IN 83l Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aucolats VimPraidssta Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 2105 St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgaso OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 mailing month has brought forth controversy can ever remember Among common complaints new format contest listing liked apparent problem new format totally misunderstood new shortened format never intended replace full listings rather supple ment full listings past years space limi tations have forced magazine print couple months contest listings issues throughout heart contest season Contests scheduled later season werent listed early season maga zines lead problems modelers trying schedule time off attend meets new concept intended help alleviate problem within limi tations magazine space available space simply available list full schedule entire season its nor mal full format issue best com promise list current couple months entirety using larger format listing individual events CD addresses etc list rest contest calendar short ened form short format listings addition normal listings majority contest fliers know contact event going run may know contact can wait until full listing comes out least month before event can call contest coordinator AMA HQ de tails spite mail response Ive still feel new system better complaints result people understanding new format rather format itself second common subject mail addressed current hot issue Giant Scale airplanes trend larger heavier airplanes will stop ap propriately should stopped Most current controversy has stirred up Bob Campbells B-29 opinion few people better quali fied build fly airplane type Bob still worries think 125 pound model lane powered four chainsaw engines potential disaster type airplane hit anyone anything scary must admit am concerned about apparent awful lot people very irrate AMA has put stop type activi ty IMAA currently working some standards will limit activities expect presented AMA soon Meanwhile AMA pounding brains come up some reasonable limits problem draw line Differences opinion set limit abound thing almost everyone agrees limit necessary believe ultimately having maximum weight wing-loading horsepower way regulate activities safely stymieing further activity Giant airplanes third area controversy fueled John Griggs column two months ago relative show team activities find hard believe anyone else matter gullible enough believe shotgun loaded anything blanks agree show teams have tended get little too theatrical presentations effort make acts entertaining has led lessen ing effectiveness demonstrating public what model aviation really about go circus am thrilled high wire acts entertained clowns neither gives irresistable urge join circus Perhaps changed program simply AMA show teams AMA demonstration teams intended goals would better accomplished Dont get wrong am very supportive efforts shown show teams think programs could improved addition little trim sounds like airplanes also received quite few letters about Councils recommendation East Mississippi site next FF Team Se lection Finals personally voted against must keep mind purely recommendation President has total authority FAI matters Execu tive Council has absolutely no authority matters can make recommen dations natural trust integrity model ers received another lethal blow month received numerous calls members District Ill club member club intentionally shooting down other members airplanes dispute over enact ment some field rules Apparently has going quite worst part guy admitted confronted club meeting end result club forced expel member find another flying site opinion anyone would should hung toenails hot sun alas cant courts should find him guilty can sure H - take steps have him thrown out AMA seems Im always putting out plea help month no exception need someone will willing act frequency coordinator Basically indi vidual would act information clearing house frequency interference matters ad vising clubs potential interference exists based FCC reports well club input Its lot work requires ganized person some knowledge radio service would performing essential Any volunteers month Delaware 0 District tolumbina Maryland h torolien IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Angoante Vica-Preadans Wayne Abernetiry 9205 Canendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chamoine 205 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Sill Helws 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1O9 John Preston 7012 tlvira Court FalIn Churcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Yes have received letters three complaining about article FAI team selection sites site criteria Strangely enough three letters far western section United States opinion took very self ish view complained finals moved central east Mississippi far westerners would have travel too far cant fly competitive unless fly perfect field think its about lime some partici pants took long look program tried something help program 96 Model Aviation instead just thinking about themselves name game field best team rest column month writ ten Bob Sifleet member District IV very staunch supporter FAI Free Flight last Executive Council meeting directive issued instructing Team Selection Committee 1984 FF Team Selection Finals must held east Mis sissippi River directive welcomed team selection participants eastern half US Already District IV modeler dropped out program has dusted off models preparing 1984 team selection However individuals have voiced themselves letters perhaps others wonder directive possibility future directives became neces sary brief history team selection program effect its participants will explain 1966 team selection program changed three finals format east central west team member Contest central finals Bong Field Wisconsin site finals 1966 1968 1970 finals held Albuquerque NM because west coast par ticipants complained travel too far finals twice row finals site should rotational basis finals held Dallas TX 1972 Taft CA 1974 1976 finals held Minneapolis MN attempt re instate rotational system after having three finals row west After having unusually windy weather Minneapolis finals site criteria written requires field weather condi tions nearly perfect times before site can accepted finals site same time rule initiated allow final ists vote acceptable sites submitted clubs organizations approved finals site committee Perhaps tentional site totally meets finals site criteria Taft CA resulted finals being held Taft 19781980 again 1982 other sites voted Bong Field Wisconsin site 1966 1968 finals Sacramento CA Seguin TX fields voted down because participants west did think sites adequate under site criteria did want travel Wisconsin 1978 Texas 1982 finals site criteria idealistic sites used recent World Championships Spain Denmark Sweden would acceptable finals site excellent field Winer Neustadt Austria would acceptable because frequent rain winds experienced two three World Championships held decline participation team selection program has occurred east due having travel west six out nine central finals six last seven club Baltimore Aero Craftsmen has lost five participated program 1966 through 1972 nine participants Today four two have stated last time will go west coast because unfair required go time Reasons given have dropped out still participating happy continu al west coast finals Excessive Travel An analysis estimated distance travelled finalists east west coasts finals since central finals initiated follows 1966 1968west 4500 miles east 1500 miles Ob viously just reason time com plaints west coast participants about ex cessive travel finals 1970 through 1982west 5400 miles east 16500 miles obvious discrimi nation against eastern participants Logistics Having travel 2000 3000 miles away finals require motor cycles tents other unusual support equip ment adequately compete particularly flying finals conserve vacation time difficult expensive Time Required travel east west requires four six days way car two days flying means up three weeks vacation required tend finals west coast participants need two days total travel Attitude several letters recently received west coast modelers complaining about 1984 finals directive common opinion expressed participants good enough team California Therefore finals should Taft because close home field entire US adequate fly opinion commonly known eastern modelers appreciated What would think New York Yankees said Because win World Series often anyone else best therefore should play games Yankee Stadium because like home field advantage dont want bothered traveling away games particularly other team might have slight advantage ball park above reasons briefly describe east coast participation has declined will continue decline finals continue extremely distant locations difficult interest new modelers FAI program Lets face can obtain keep newcomers interest program realizes must fly quar ter- semi-finals year travel Taft next year repeated basis may have two weeks vacation family deserves part vacation may have financial resources travel extensively west coast finals repeated basis modelers say FAI wealthy crazy both continue fly A/2 Gas Unlimited Rubber local contests program loses potentially good FAI modelers participants eastern half country have quite patient waiting finals site rotate central and/or east Eastern modelers became quite upset after efforts Team Selection Com mittee have central site Seguin TX ignored participants west Rockies nearly unanimously voted Taft because didnt want travel distant site afraid high humidity possibility winds over five mph straw broke camels back eastern central area participants decided take action asked district vice-presidents initiate change finals site selection first step Executive Council directive finals site will east Mississippi 1984 Further action expec ted Executive Council set up rotational system finals sitewest central east west etc possibly west east west etc Also program formatmay changed insure fair practical equal team selec tion participants Alabama ida gia issippi S Puerto 9ico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 0795550 Amesata VIesJvaddits John Gorday 115 Beybery Lane iaclrgon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohmon 932 Banven Deirey Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00642 Ccl Moorenien 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherem P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrsnceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Really Flies proclaims headline newsletter Atlanta Soaring Society headline refers plane club built fact flew well enough place third against conventionally construc ted two-meter sailpianes Kirk Wheeler pilot flying floating Another club jumped group effort won doing Tn-County RC Association members live Savannah GA built entered float annual Stand Up America parade Nine RC models featured float float didnt win prizes club won expand ing local interest showing Effing ham County officials acted wisely providing club flying site first annual Alabama Fly-In well attended will probably lead second annual Alabama Fly-In Bama Flyers helped putting air show occasion crowd chose winnersa nice way get audience narticioation September 1982 97 n sluGs sun usairpianes large number man nours conssruction uu uunjs acu acm sssatcrs aunt believe won Best Show District V Fun-Fly scheduled September 25 26 same time place South Carolina Fun-Fly Champi onship Twenty trophies merchandise already waiting winners info write James Barr 127 Cherrywood Park Simpsonville SC 29681 dont know old Magnolia Clas sic Capitol City RC Club has host ed about 10 years year some 40 contestants competed five classes under stand steak dinner Saturday night worth trip dont fly contest III eels S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Amneiste VicePrsnidsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill BenoIn Quincy IL 62301 WiIIens Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenend Pkwy Owenisoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithvlle MO 64089 Helen Oleen 820 Old Bonhonane uniwreity CIty MO 63132 WIllIam 3 Snavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48789 Stan Wenson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazal Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 time read will well summer months hope summer enjoyable year Un fortunately havent able travel much year hope can next year Im still office thing have noticed about summer politics seem die down bit see have priorities straight new headquarters should under way now new building will reali ty last hope dont think end need donations have pretty good effort given district would like see effort continue come up less have borrow have used innovative ways get money have enjoyed reading about news letters Just keep up can use lots went CL Stunt contest Lexington KY past weekend guys never cease amaze pull ships out dives just right moment smearing beauties pavement nice change pace watch fly Charleston RC Society borrowed District V display booth mall show Charleston About 5000 spectators visited show Planes ranged 12-ft Tele mastpr ro 1/A rrlleronly Maybe should try something little different once above mentioned CL contest finally got meet District VI AVP Bill Zimmer have much contact him via mail best AVPs really pleasure meet him area Varna IL look Bill up loves talk about CL got letter David Cosby Mineral Point MO back asked let know Terry Vandiver giv ing free helicopter demos club group within 300 miles Give call 314/438-5683 would like see helicopter activity grow willing help make Well its picture time again month have few show Let thank sent can use lot know out take lots pictures summer Lets share first picture sent Bob Mo dica Lafayette Esquadriles Missouri taken spring meet appar ently great success Pictured Joe Fos ter St Louis winrtr Slow Combat Another guys likes crash perfectly good airplanes Im guys likes watch rest pictures taken Hoosier Hills RC Clubs first Expo letter got President Bruce Kern got off good start hope future ones just successful Enough now. 98 Model Aviation theClassic Sorry theres room a, Inn names mars MBCfl8IIB barr oeninu james err S Super Chipmunk uon norgui cues yuur iIuu en ean display just Charleston RC Society As usual Ive run out room before Ive covered news Keep em flying Richard Breeders Christen Eagle nariie MDDOI5 pIrrIre Some backbone Expo CLKaren Kidd Linda Reuter Pat Kern President Bruce Kern J06 Foster ne reau sign successTul xpo people Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disric VII Vice -Pre font PfI Sn 1U14 Birmingham M 4d0 12 Aaeieoano Vice-Prdent Jack Finc 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Aucciane ViCePreidenta Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioge St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr SO Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 40054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Take second look column mast head listing Assistant VP Associate VPs Newly appointed Art Arro Ann Arbor MI Russ Knetzger Milwaukee WI Russ took about three minutes hard persuasion now sounds eager job make room new assignments required some offsets Jim Clark steps down after several years job Iowa thanks thanks will expressed specific meaningful way Jim well John Lorbiecki Milwaukee Art Arro agreed post last December has waiting wings shuffle make room him feel now have good placement geographically people right specialty general knowledge proper communications job What does mean clubs indi vidual members means guy probably right know-how too far you can transact personally get service directly quickly have some rather dramatic threatening events district right next door fall general category bad news listen first bald misinformed reports prudent refrain comment elaboration add ostensibly bad publicity further add misinformation already broadcast other media both cases appropriate Head quarters action motion including trip Headquarters staff involvement example tell make sure appreciate appropriate responses effect good reason see much discussion due time appropriate notice will given matters hand can tell however careful Southern Indiana getting directions natives trying sort out detour routes Always get least two opinions Confounding misdirection wrong turn found myself up hills one-lane gravel road obviously way Paoli turned around Coming back presented fork direc tion left little one-lane concrete bridge over creek railings knocked off Model T deputy later told Only half car got bridge rolled off onto roof Sit ting ceiling 280ZX little light pain butt Sheriff deputies two counties finally got West Baden IN site first AAAA rated United States Indoor Championships resounding success competition Some new records reported elsewhere some notable personalities Wally Sim mers took 4th Handlaunch Glider two-flight total nineties Dr Paul Macready guest Dr MacCready spent two days watching participating helping time wind banquet gave inspired talk major theme developed man-powered flight achievement obtained through direct open-minded approach such modeler might take case Indoor modeler microfilm models Rich structure weight power other investment craft except what needed achieve task confirmed first finally achieving man-powered flight Channel crossing flight touched down beach very edge waters just crossed again return trip home West Baden shared ride Indianapolis Airport disappeared down concourse three minutes fore departure time return rental car him similar attitude parallel discipline displayed Eugene Verbitsky Russian Power flier asked him what thought new electronic timers doesnt add anything capability airplane compete Hey Thomas Arkansas Louisiana C New Mesice lsema s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Asociate VPreedents Bob riedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11808 Fulmer NE Albuqueue NM 87111 Ed Pore 1102 W Torrent Rd Grand Prasnie TX 75050 Al Robe 1904 Valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 rain around some RC fields under water finding place fly has hard Mesquite North Lake have always public parks free enter now charging fee fly thing good about now maybe can get city maintain fields better have got Bucker Jungmeister almost ready go again does always happen new airplanes Junkers have two airplanes 15 years oldan Aeromaster Gringo flew Dallas meet month Tom Street beat Pattern second Joe Gross third Larry Jenson beat Scale Bonanza second MB-S won Giant Scale Minnow big dealtwo entries following report Ed Perez Dallas meet May 22 23 Dallas RC Club held Pattern Scale flying contest Sever al younger fliers going compete decided feature column hopes encouraging others Four teenagers competed Mike Gross age 13 Altus OK placed 4th 1981 Texas NationalsNovice Robert Elliott age 14 Arlington TX 9th 1981 Nats Novice both now Advanced fliers Jeff Turner 15 Dallas TX Steve Hill 14 Arlington TX both flying Novice class first time September1982 99 ieve null ana rorner i racy make minor adjustments before competition winners Masters 1stTom Street right 2ndTed White center 3rd Joe Gross left Jeffs pit crew David Groves Steve coached older brother Tracy also experienced flier round newcomers flew showed improvement over previous can proud first performance appeared obvious two Advanced fliers Robert Mike known older Advanced fliers skilled competitors As matter fact pilot last years Southwest Championships held over Labor Day weekend Dallas remarked glad moving Expert wouldnt have face Robert Ad vanced 1982 Roberts father Dwain gan teach him fly age 11 Now Robert rescues Dwain has flying problems Mike Gross has also followed fathers example Joe Gross won third place Masters Dallas RC meet pperarys Mike Robert dueled May 15 16 HOT MACS Pattern Contest Waco TX week previous contest point differential between two pilots about half Robert placed first Mike second Dallas contest Mike flew Tipper ary Robert Johnny Casburn Xl still experimental plane yet market Robert placed first Mike placed fourth Robert Since Robert earned first Ad vanced Texas City RC Club Champi onships leading pack 21 points Unfor tunately Mike wasnt able make meet dont know would have com pared feel certain two young men would have again vying top honors over older competitors end Dallas contest four seemed truly have enjoyed experiences new skills learned some skills perfected others So let warning keep eye over shoulderthese youngsters coming up fast Thanks photographer Uvaldo Ramon Baich Springs TX Colorado S Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeIlnhls Olsirict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Ajeociave Vicu-Prad Robert Ball 2622 S CoOtmar, Casper StY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Snanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 445h Sc Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Martern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 516 S Cloudas Sioux Falls SO 57103 will receiving issue just about Nats time arc participating working Natscongratu lations efforts Worlds Largest Model Airplane Contest big thanks local Nebraska folks have worked hard assist AMA bringing meet off such spectacular fashion Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Boulevard Casper WY 82601 phone 307/265-6250 Youth Activities Coordinator dis trict shares following need youth beginners model aviation has prompted District IX VP Travis McGinnis ask draw up some guidelines goals modeling public think through youngsters today display patience acquired skills build stick tissue models usually associated begin ning modeling because hurried atti tude part adults seems limited time assist beginners success ful modeling experience first activities appointed job will compile list designs available kits categorize some sequential/logical order various types modeling ie FF CL RC lists should assistance getting useful information hands beginners beginning modelers start appropriate designs consequently experience less success crucial beginning stages endeavor Reliable simple stable flying designs must beginners will greatly increase chances beginners hang modeling diversions choices activities todays youth electronic games etc challenging exciting modeling faces its greatest challenges drawing youths its ranks keeping would helpful readers would simply flood mailbox ideas suggestions assist accomplishing first phases new job organization BAMA frequently referred Ed Whittens column Junior Flight would also great help information gathering Ill stop time telling way look modeling need ginnerswe know modeling builds characterjust look around charac ters already modeling Till another time Thanks Chuck good start important job Model Museum Flying Club Newsletter Denver CO come follow ing thoughts Jim Thomas past Secretary club currently fashionable com plain about everything intent nor view status modeling its future easy enough convinced modeling will soon cease exist due lack flying sites b costs balsa engines fuel etc c public restrictions con cerning noise usage lack enforce ment re radio frequencies d above dont believe immedi ate demise hobby reasonable conclude generation gone will no new juniors carry Now recognize may some reason concerned about nega tive items listed aboveand maybe am fully convinced average modeler 1982 has better ever before days modeler can enjoy phase hobby pre-Old Timer latest electronic benefits newest technology adhesives example equals freedom never before enjoyed total fields less numerous dedicated flying sites now cost travel has increased greatly over last decade us have available money time 1930s 1940s what future Let us accept fact will possible recreate wave enthusiasm belonged aviation post Lindbergh days assume means end interest flight end hobby deny bet ter aspects what declare whole affair fad assert joy fascination romance flight will never die Further assert modelers worldwide care takers joy fascination romance although numbers may diminish time time curious inquisitive nature man will replenish us because marvel things airborne will continue delight eye excite mind So lets worry too much should enjoy hobby motivation first place enrich through improve ment human experience pass along confidence Arizona S talilornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae l.annlois Rnchn PaIns ve,ses cA 90-274 AociwOe Viog-Pmjdnas Torn bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Veges NV 89107 Tony Capobianco 615 Laloma Ave. Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnun Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weetby CIsula Vista CA 92011 couple trips report month first fund raiser model contest Soaring Union Los Angeles SULA club put contest pro ceeds being matched club donated AMA Building Fund con test raised $105 SULA matched Fur thermore individual donations led addi tional $130 being raised total $340 contest directed Jim Barnhart wife Margaret bought silver patch Homer Swap Ron Reitz bought silver patch Thanks SULA members results contest saw Don Vickers winning Roger Roth runnerup next 100 Model Aviation three George Bass Mike Charles Ed Kennedy meet held Domin quez Hills site very next day went foothill community Altadena Altadena Methodist Church pastor Dr Barry Woodbridge unusual service planned Dr Woodbridge RC pilot planned service around aeronautical theme Models display outside church suspended ceiling inside Dr Woodbridge called service Cele bration Flight Reverend Richard Hann start proceedings prayer Rev Hann good sailplane builder flier After Dr Woodbridges sermon Living Right Altitude presented guest speaker other Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer Condor fame Dr MacCready spoke crossing English Channel Gossamer Albatross ran fellow club members Ed Lidgard John Ferrer wife Nancy pleasant surprise service Dr Woodbridge fine thing feel art idea can pursued others After club meets rec reation room church recently received $100 donation Building Fund Marion MidgeJohnson widow Hi Johnson Thanks Mrs Johnson AMA staff myself have appointed new Associate VicePresident Las Vegas area name Tom Bunker RC flier Scale main interest especially Quarter Scale Hes modeling since 1948 having started Ukies Tom charter member QSAA having served financial officer since forming Hes designer scratch build er hes no stranger aeronautics Welcome District X teamTom way newsletter editors listen up Look list AVPs top column Any within couple hundred miles dont include mailing list recently sent AMA booth Mike Lee Phoenix AZ mall show Mike sent excellent report show Un fortunately report nearly long total space allotted magazine column Ill just have give high lights show put Condors Luke AFB Cris-Town shopping mall heart Phoenix 70 models display entered 20 classes planes boats cars public voting pick winners class Over 3000 votes cast mall manager Ms Ann Junkers rented tables set up display paid plaques awarded winning models Mike says plans under way next years show plan add classes judging Saturday night swap shop auction Recently Ive cancel out some club visits because several trips Cape Kennedy However Ive asked affected clubs reschedule Im going miss FAI Scale Championships Reno because Ill off Florida want appear club write Ill see what can work out Support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible Remember youve got till end year get name plaque new building takes minimum $50 donation achieve Need booth Ill send no cost mall show whathave-you Thermals Alaska o ara on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aeinecate VIeePraidnte Al Culver 16075 var Elm Pocasello ID 83201 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vic*burg Sn. 5tokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klemash Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 290201 Sn Ave 534 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 August 15 date 9th annual Intermountain Scale Builders contest Gil I-forstman contact him 509/276-5296 has putting low-key kind Scale Peanut UC RC get-together years years event will have cate gories Rubber C02 Gas Peanut Profile UC AA UC Profile Junior event RC BIG RC Scale Others tell great contest well run just lot fun year special category will 30s era Any aircraft made decade qualifies special reward sounds like super contest takes place near Deer Park WA just north Spokane Also rumor bin comes word new IMAA chapter near Hillsboro OR will sponsor reception its great new field 21st 22nd August contest come fly us gettogether Also rumored steak fry Satur day evening nominal charge dont have contact imagine Hills boro Hobby Shop would have information 'Credit Credit,~ file Corvallis Expo essentially baby BCRC same time Jim Trump wanted remind group effort involving other clubs year Kiamath Falls group ran fun-fly Since Len Ledson won suppose coincidence excellent trophies made Roseburg Club films run Barnstormers should noted Jim said felt clubs got involved show better would Sounds good January saw first issue new newsletter Skagit RC Flyer voice Skagit Valley RC Club WA Im sure editor Chuck Bulfinch would pleased exchange other news letter persons Chuck wrote criti cisms would ignored probably said jest good thought Its criticism isnt important rather newsletter editors get little positive feedback yet kinds flak shows up goof Newsletters very important part hobby clubs function kind newsletter editor Send him something print offer help out buy him beverage little TLC helps Contest Trail Mudhole 82 held beautiful day Lately weather has great Unfortunately first day fishing season didnt see some group showed up seemed enjoy day terry Holcomb watched 60 Minutes segment Lear Fan Jerry quite hand devel opment craft built least two models part pre-production engineering tried again fly electric powered Widge Almost Haystack events tried out bugs will Out fine floatplanes no BAD crashes few dunks As usual Sky Knights put good contest 29th May went Eugene 82 Northwest UC Regionals first UC contest 4ong time im pressed scope organization premier meet Mike Hazel helpers commended fine job Naturally spent time talking people watching What could see though large group dedicated modelers doing what enjoy doing very well Met whole lot UC fliers saw some old friends lot fun doing Next year am going stay can get weekend clear people Cana da California Eugene Toy/Hobby mobile shop display of plastic UC models made Frank Macy Jim Walker display giant Fireball beautiful engine display friendly enjoyable people enjoy hobby could possibly name will forget Thanks Barons Spokane hosted 82 edition Northwest Division Scale Masters meet June 11-13 club field north Spokane Deer Park entries around 20 Scale aircraft large meet Static judging done 11th flying six rounds 12th 13th field part old airbase run way essentially east-west Naturally winds northerly Actually winds quiet around 7 pm thinking about having some flying rounds ing Saturday next year Winds Well wouldnt say too strong think wind moves RVs just breeze werent too strong As dont have results contest others discussed yet meet self well organized well run AVP eastern Washington Bruce Nelson Con test Manager Dick Carson Contest Direc tor aided host aides Bruce Carson editor Monocle filled what happening locally num ber faithful expressed thoughts feelings about Academy doings Really group need have let know what like dont like about whats going hobby SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Well Im out room till next time HAPPY FLYING September 1982 101 Taken ZilIahsoma planes Nice Kougar en tha foreground Photo Baich JUNIO FLIGHT] Box 176 Wall St Sta. New D WHITTE York NY 100050 Shanghai SRPSM AEROMODELING kind wonderful mucilage binds people together locally nationally over world become friends remain has basis understand appreciate other end World War III GI Shanghai China weekends flew Free Flight models HUANG YONG-LIANG club Jessfield Park Nixon rapprochement back touch other Yong-Liang main expertise became Control Line now gov ernments aeromodeling program organizers duties range heading development laboratory Peking running FAI team trials managing FAI Control Line teams overseas responsibility improving production quality factories manu facturing model airplane engines Recently acquired new task popularizing aeromodeling throughout China Editor new bi-monthly magazine Model Airplane have received first two issues contents very general beginner expert sport FAA history kites aerodynamics full-sized aircraft magazines introductory informative will obviously just sort vehicle needed introduce encourage develop model builders present 20000 copies being printed hope increase 100000 about 10% number grade school students very interesting item attracted first issue plan reproduced reduced size below building/flying instructions SHANGHAI SRPSM model produced kit already 400000 have sold uses expanded foam sheets wing tail surfaces spruce motor stick plastic propeller sure looks like winning way go group can make own SHANGHAI SRPSMs just little project first arithmetic drawing up plans full size Dimensions plans metric have multiply 03937 convert inches wing has 18-inch span 4-inch chord center stabilizer 11-inch span 3-inch chord center Collect bunch expanded foam meat trays home school Thicker ones wing thinner stab fins wing can made two halves make -inch longer overlap Use white aliphatic resin glue such Elmers Sobo Titebond Try out modelers am disturbed absence young people hobby until now decided go alone effort help Ive drawn up rudimentary program Im going try local level First simple note presented President local RC club Sky Squires Second program plan intend present/sell local grade school principals intend ed use AMA Cub primary vehicle augmented follow-on theory models mostly plagiarized past articles junior Flight must admit soon began run out ideas best adequately retain interest students may show necessary interest continue Hopefully BAMA wIl provide myself stimulus suggestions Bills use followup material will greatly appreciated Send Bill Brenchley RR 3 Box 307B Marion IL 62959 Thanks BAMA Needs Help BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues need assistance Send 20c postage stamp complimentary copy Star Skippers Assoc ons newsletter learn what effort about Send stamp $10 mem Workshop 01bership check Ed 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 Bill Benchby Bravo Ive just received issue Model Aviation laud initiative formation BAMA like long time ***** Keep flippin prop. next month Ii 01 t2Ol __vJlI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Limits Insurance Coverage Models Over 55 Pounds Requires Spectator Separation Flight Line Least 65 Feet Flying Models Over 20 Pounds AMA Executive Council June 26 1982after considering possible actions connection membership concerns over expanding potential danger involving large heavy models flown close prox imity spectator crowdsvoted clarify AMA Safety Code regard situa tions noted above Reflecting growing negative membership reaction publicity about large models ex pressing need line drawn some concerning AMA accommodation activity includes such models Council adopted limit already effect Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC AMA Safety Code currently says models weighing over 20 pounds single straight line must established separate spectators persons essential flight operations ncil has defined amount separation least 65 feet between spectator line and flight operations Council further defined flying models over 20 lbs weight limit per missible models flown accordance paragraph 4 General section AMAs Safety Code shall beSS lbs 25 kilograms taking actions effective immediately upon receipt information anyone involved flying models over 20 pounds Council noted general principle governs AMA insurance coverage matters less what flown flown Thus indi cated flying models heavier 55 pounds large unpopulated area such desert uninhabited lake area might very safe therefore need insurance coverage flying such models contests model demonstrations club ac tivities public might expected congregate risk exposure unaccept able AMA officers responsible establishing safety policies practices meantime AMAs new Safety Com mittee study further subject large heavy models view toward possible further modification clarification ficial AMA Safety Code Until Safety Committee produces recomendations subject however above requirements have same effect changes Code making its rulings Council noted previous lifting former 40-lb Safety Code weight limit response membership requests told good safety record models 40- 50pound weight range establishing higher limit Council indicated too models weights double previous limit have involved crash es though injuries have volved potential acceptable summary line has drawn again minimum separation between spectator flying activities has provided Meanwhile AMA Safety Committee will consider whether further safety pro visions recommended Synopsis- Executive Council Meeting 6/26-2 7 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately August 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting August should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie 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-Il 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-VIII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX AVP-IX Proxy Dick Crowley substitut ing VP Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA President Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Howard Crispin Mike Mas John Preston Frank Garcher Bob Aberle attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Carl Wheeley Publications Director Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements preliminary financial report just concluded RC Scale World Championships continued page 91 Trans Am Raffle Report April 1982 issue Model Aviation page 78 told learning fund raising raffle held connection 1981 Trans Am Rally conflicted Federal lottery laws therefore cancelled its original form required payment tickets participate same time indicated until March 1 1982 could participate revised version program did require raffle tick et purchase time appeared would possible proceed award prizes originally intended However since announcement ap pears program still problem re gard lottery laws AMA Executive Council has decided cancel program entirely offer refunds anyone purchased raffle tickets Thus awards will made offering refunds submit ticket stubs proof purchase noted cost program exceeded income ticket sales entry fees AMA souvenir sales miscellaneous donations Thus project ended deficit status hoped therefore raffle refunds will minimized request re funds since may treat purchases contributions worthy cause Rally great event will go down AMAs history tremendous model flying achievement meantime books need closed financial aspects project Requests refunds will honored time during 1982 Please send ticket stubs AMA PR Department 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 88 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New Satety Ruling Effective Immediately- Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 DATELINE REND NV Time flashes time write another column time Reno Ill try highlight few happenings seventh RC Scale World Championships So people involved effort becomes difficult list lets start Bosses Patty Groves very affectionately known WWW Contest Manager assigned myriad de tails required tie everything together husband Monty Contest Director contest magnitude means sweat worry sweat work sweat run start sweating very good job well done full thanks AMA FAI two people efforts Without two meet could have total disasterwith total success Bob Rae Underwood handled hos pitality chores escorting tour groups ladies welcoming foreign teams chasing out airport retrieve model boxes lost transit Ken Wardrip members Hill Country Flyers Club supported flight line activities chasing fliers hangar flight line Yeo man duties performed Phil Abbinanti members Reno RC Club man woman pitched bull work needed kind meet folk credit Reno area people responsible getting meet day registration subsequent happenings people made contest work too numerous men tion thanks AMA FAI go out THE CONTEST Forty three competitors representing 14 countries converged Reno Sunday registration orientation entire person neljudges jury contestants supporters AMA staff housed fed Circus Circus HotellCasino thanks support both Bill Bennett Bill Pennington Facili ties excellent people hotel warm cheerful especially Black Jack dealers took money Out field contestants assem bling checking aircraft renewing old friendships meeting new people generally getting lay land Bob Wischer tempted fly sport ship check out area allowed flying crashed minor damage takeoff due broken wire aileron servo Bob Underwood stepped Hiper Bipe flew successfully Thin air 5000 fect altitude verified attempted axial roll turned out bar rel configuration loss great gobs altitude local modeler told plans call 25 stuff 4 IT BEGINS Monday day commenced Bob Underwood flying sample flight train judges caliber judge need ed real training Field limits due parked full-scale craft planes takeoff active runway proved quite tight possible contain provided pilots exercized care Static judging began after flight judge training activities ceased noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Very brief speeches welcome Tony Aarts behalf FAI behalf AMA followed raising individual flags participating country accompanied national thems beautiful event moving almost reverent culminated Monty Groves declaring contest officially open frightening high explosive blast adjoining field timed exactly Montys final words Static judging continued after opening ceremonies Stand-off Scale judges worked late night completed 25 aircraft F4C judging Precision Scale much meticulous requiring nearly hour judge aircraft end day Monday completed five aircraft cluding perfect example Scale craftsmanship have ever seen museum cali ber reproduction Swedish Tiger Moth 7 pm team managers meeting held clear up rules questions others related operation meet Again field limits defined assure team very clear idea limits would applied Relative wind directions takeoff landings discussed occasions would require reflight meeting ended retired dinner Black Jack tables AND WE CONTINUE Flying started Tuesday morning F4 Stand-off first event go Austra lians got honor first flight soon found meaning term density altitude Takeoff successful follow ing straight flight maneuver some what low altitude low speed 180 degree turn proved fateful Ryan STM fell out air smote old Mother Earth Damage minimal again flew next round went Tuesday Wednes day successive flier going school preceeding flights eventually pilots learned handle flying 5000 feet above sea level Weather turned very warm Tuesday morning rain high winds Wednesday afternoon causing halt F4 flying FAI jury chief judge Monty Groves CD dis cussed weather limited time remain ing fly premier event F4C decided suspend further F4 flying until after com pletion F4C good decision F4C really tough contest Tough air craft competitors judges organizers workers tough everyone weather gangs up against becomes shattering Thursday afternoon Wednesday rained out Nearly Friday very hard working flight line crew headed Betty Stream last F4C flight finished mid-afternoon showed ol Mother Nature quicker US team came upon some very hard times Bob Wischer destroyed totalled de molished re-kitted etc brand new air craft very first competition flight crashing onto apron devastating manner Bob equally devastated George Rose few significant problems managed get some good flights able return home minor damage fine aircraft Earl Thompson lucky flight third round spelled dis aster recently rebuilt Focke-Woif put ting such condition probably will never fly again alL good showing single thing ashamed THE REST OF IT Im going give blowby-blow description entire contest nor am going list winners Turn back Bob Wischers special report Better should mention some happenings necessarily order happened Pic ture mind about President responding warning dust-devil blowing up field running out help lower umbrellas over judges fumbling release catch still standing after dust-devil passed holding shaft inside out umbrellaagonizingly embarrassed watching same dust-devil carrying chief judges new hat 300 yards down ramp Picture Charlie Chambers breaking up ducted fan Stand-off model its attempted first flight spending better part Tues day night Jerry Nelsons house rebuilding putting creditable second round flight destroy third round flight due loss power tuned pipe came loose Picture Bob Rae Underwood running course used car over Reno try ing find lost model box belonging Finnish team finally locating Reno Airport Picture FAI jury feigning p flight line friend d snap blackmail photo Picture delay ing meet few moments brand new Lear Fan full-scale aircraft taxi everyone rushing grab cameras quick shot picture awe stood Lear Fan model number two lifted off runway its maiden flight full view FAI participants around worlda sight never forgotten picture awards ceremony Scale contest antique home-built full-scale aircraft backdroptruly awe inspiring ITS OVER Once again AMA has successfully host ed World Championship event thanks next page September 1982 89 Presidents Corner continued people donated time effort make contestants very reason contest enjoyed meet felt well treated have said before again thank everyonewith very spe cial thank Patty Monty Groves folks done good Two years now World Champion ship Scale meet will held Le Bourget Airport near Paris France US team did fare well Reno Le Bourget. OUR BUILDING IT IS STARTED June 27 official ground breaking ceremony took place site new home impact struc ture will have future model aviation cannot measured thc cost dollars cannot measured standards now have know will first time history national model aeronautic organization will own its home contributed accomplishment can justly take pride achievement completes step final step formal opening should take place early next year day will fully discernable entity true force world aviation standing proud show world can-do organization Stand proud Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Gary Qakins Editor Prop Wash newsletter Minneapolis MN Piston Poppers Control Line club writes Contest Director testing idea has some merits idea generally accepted intangibles Contest Direc tor performs impossible test main thing CD must know use rule book Any questions answered rule book Thanks Gary agree am going continue monitor CD business continue report directly members until thing cools off Nona Suhr late Arthur Shurs wife writes am happy hear Baby engines safe arrival AMA museum looking 18-inch aluminum pro peller Bob Cowles Arts good friend avid model buddy asking around - lonely hours have resorted reading model airplane magazines including Model Aviation Art would have never believed AMA Associate Vice-President William Ken Kern Bedford IN AVP District VI writes Ive talked Jim Sears about think should have word CD issue Once CD license issued Contest Director has sanc tioned contest dont think alone will keep him up date rule changes think good CD will keep up no reason refresher exam think someone nuts bringing up After get right old CD AMA grass roots Daniel Jayne Editor Balsa Bums newsletter Port City RCers Muske gon MI writes Club member Tim Holmes flew model plane month De cember 1980 through December 1982 snow sleet wind rain hail what-haveyou contacted Hardy Brodersen asked him season flying award Tim Three months later Hardy mailed beau tiful mounted award glass over am writing thank Hardy Brodersen doing good job thank AMA Daniel am publishing information nationally see anyone can top Tims record agree Hardy think AMA district VPs doing fine job What use retrieve model air planes Nashville Tennessee Horses course knew picture right isSundowner horse lives Nashville Pretty Robin Kaye rides him around everywhere retrieve Michael Fars chuck glider Does Sundowner build fly own planes So far has shown little interest chuck gliders does enjoy eating grass Shown above snap three important Radio Control fliers Nashville TN area Left right David Smith Kathleen Millar Hanil Helman Hanil holding Tn-Pacer flies beautifully See next month. Donut Fly Control Line Models Near Power Lines 90 Model Aviation Jack Coan Editor important South Dadein theIa area sent picture modelers club turned out greet Kenon Visit California Owner builder flier Gee Bee Roy Wagner shown kneeling Gary Greksa holding big plane left Editor Jack Coan middle Distinguished visitor big-time California modeler Ken Willard far right hope doesnt crash kids. Steve Healey President South Dade RC Club Tom Polite Secretary/Treasurer way Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Big Milestone June 28 1982 major date AMAs history Thats day AMA granted loan almost million dollars $940000 build its new Headquarters Visitors Center Model Aviation Museum AMA President John Grigg Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski myself met morning 28th office Silver Spring MD settle final paperwork required obtain such loan others presentabout eight 10 lawyers bankers contractor us went smoothly Vince laid groundwork during previous several months provide data documentation required have ever through house loan settlement experience multiply about hundred times over get some idea what involved least four sets lawyers took partto represent bank county Industrial Revenue Bond agency us AMA paid services out Building Fund because thats way system works addition previously paid another set lawyers find us bank willing lend us money build building thats behind us now contrac tor already well building schedule calls December 1982 completion fact already startedon hand shakeas soon gotten building permit week before Vince done advance work well AMA Executive Council assembled day before loan settlementon Sunday June 27to have official ground-breaking ceremony Synopsis continued page 88 RenoJune 13-19 indicated no AMA subsidy needed event expected show profit b An unusually heavy amount recent AMA correspondence concerned safety aspects large models some positive Council action needed c Recent incidents involving full-scale aircraft models would detailed d Groundbreaking AMAs new build ing would take place Sunday June 27 construction loan settlement next day e Agenda material submission deadline Council meetings clarifiedsix weeks prior meeting f Clarification Contest Calendar format needed dispel current confusion A Minutes last April meeting approved adoption various clari fications corrections previously submitted Council members B Reports heard including Executive Vice-President following committees Scholarship Building Fund Film Projects RC Frequency Contest Director Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats part history recorded video tape photos Frank Garcher representing hobby industry previously raised about $50000 AMAs behalf presented first Presidents Legion Honor award Toledo last April simple grand affair included former AMA President Earl Witt brought gold shovel some good words former AMA President Johnny Clemens Headquarters building project initiated under Johnnys term office took shape during Earls term will celebrate its grand opening next summer during John Griggs term Future Milestone AMA will officially 50 years old 1986 time new home will well settled able host fitting celebration golden anniversary will looking ideas make whole year 1986 something special model aviation ideas hereby solicited brainstorm Jot down random thoughts Scribble pet ideas can make greatest year history Send AMA HQ compilation potential year long pro gram Maybe will have contest best ideas can carried out Food thought Meanwhile just finished great RC Scale World Championships Reno Lincoln Nats set August 1-8 Nebraska getting ready send teams other World Championships Russia Control Line Scale Sweden Control Line Combat Speed Team Race Aerobatics salt Romania Indoor So lot happening much excitement topper expected opening up new RC frequencies later year activity continues grow generate interest members can very likely add new item celebrate 86 hundred thousandth member might happen sooner10% year will 19841 Procedures Nats Sites Safety Special Inter est Groups Museum Contest Coordination Key Man Compensation addition reports NAA President re quest John Grigg recommendations replace retiring Scale Contest Board Chairman Some actions resulted reports included below C Agenda Actions following actions taken response discussions concern ing previously submitted agenda topics proposals also result some committee reports 1 Building Fund Continuance Although noted Building Fund campaign reached its basic goal $160000 over $190000 donated date ap proved unanimously continue fund raising program indefinitely help offset building construction loan expenses However noted original fund incentives patches plaques etc would contin ued beyond 1982 order initial donors would retain special recognition benefits 1982 campaign 2 Film Projects proposal produce video tape version AMAs previously ap proved films project concerning building flying RC model considered vote delay decision until next Council meet ing defeated 6 7 against 237810 ED EVP approved unanimously proceed project originally ap proved Ted White appointed chairman committee oversee project 3 Bylaws agreed several chang es needed clarify intent some sections new AMA bylaws com mittee headed Bill Mathews draft rec ommendations next Council meeting 4 Frequency Committee Bob Aberle briefed Council latest status report received unanimous approval two new Frequency Committee documents Phase-In Plan New Radio Control Frequencies New RC Frequency Identification Con trol System also approved unanimous ly Phase-In Plan mandated use AMA sanctioned competitions ef fective FCC approval new frequencies further approved Council establish position within district ranking equivalent As sociate Vice-President called Frequency Co ordinator names listed regularly along AVPs masthead Model Aviation motion passed 8 4 against 2568 1 abstained EVP 5 Noise Committee Chairman Izzo re ported committee accumulating data constructing plane utilizing known techniques noise suppression 6 1982 Nats Procedures Document Fore man reported help Charlie Spears Nats procedures will sembled book form Indoor Nats will two-day event Pershing Auditorium Lincoln NE Out door FF site will University Nebraska Field Laboratory near Mead choice particular fields according wind direction 7 Safety Committee Mathews reported Don Lowe will accept chairmanship committee after November 82 Council approved Lowes appointment committee could begin operating 1983 8 AMA Museum President announced recommendation Museum Curator Frank Ehling following have appointed members Museum Committee Dr Walt Good John Pond George Aldrich 9 Special Membership Disabled Mathews reported developed trial year membership based same rate senior citizens also proposal would distributed Council voting next meeting 10 District Youth/Beginners Coordinator Dick Crowley presented T McGinnis propos al have district representative can specialize helping youth newcomers compiling information communicating VPs AVPs available resources VP appointed ranking Contest Co ordinator term concurrent appointing vice-president motion adopt program did receive second President directed formal proposal well job descrip tion presented McGinnis before next Council meeting item further considered 11 Contest Board Procedures page Contest Board Procedures Document Analysis Proposals Contest Boards has manufacturing first several continued page 93 September 1982 91 Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four Applicants Four students have announced co equal winners 1981 Glen Sigafoose Memo rial Scholarships Glen Sigafoose founder president Sig Manufacturing Co lost life 1980 Pitts Special aerobatic biplane piloting crashed during airshow Since Glen always deeply concerned en couraging young modelers educations Sig Scholarship Program established suitable memorial supported donations Glens friends Sig Manufacturing Co AMA administering program supplement basic AMA Scholarship Program Any student AMA member has applied regular AMA Scholarship Program automatically considered Sig program basis modeling per formance financial need No set number winners picked year Dan Abel attending Central Missouri State University Warrensburg MO working Aviation Technology depart ment Dan attended first Nationals shortly before first birthday waited until eight build first model Delta Dart Since 1976 has missed competing Nationals once has also worked Delta Dart programs help start other potential modelers along path has taken Dan involved different phases model aviation including Hand-Launched Gliders RC Sailplanes Control LineScale instrumental forming RC club college now serves its president currently member McDonnell Douglas RC Model Airplane Club Thermaleers FF Club Eagle Scout has camped hiked 49 states several Canadian prov inces earned letters track crosscountry three years high school played school bands Barry Zeigenfuse working toward de gree electrical engineering Penn State made Deans List first semester active student member Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers works 20 35 hours week electrical draftsman Pollack Research Design high school wrestled Varsity Team four years received awards aca demic excellence American Bio graphical Institute Whos Among American High School Students Barry has built flown FF OHLG models member Daniel Boone Silent Fliers has competed since 1978 January 1981 issue Model Build er magazine featured Barry Young Free Flighter theMonth 1980 Nationals Barry took first place established new national record Category Ill Gas FF Senior class David Nelson enrolled aeronau tical engineering program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL completing requirements private pilots license has interested aviation life David member Central Massa chusetts Radio Control Modelers Westboro MA earliest achievements tak ing first Junior division Sport Scale 1976 Nationals J-3 Cub 1978 David took first place New England Championships Fitchburg MA flying custom Stearman 1980 flew Great Lakes T2-1 A-i Senior Expert class Nationals placed first frequently flies models airshows demonstrations New England attending Tahanto Regional High School David member National Honor Society three years rep resentative Boys State Annual State Historical Conference J Paul Trestan enrolled University Toledo majoring Mechanical Engineer ing graduated honors St Fran cis de Sales High School 1980 member National Honor Society Paul interested skiing computer program ming has worked extensively fathers business Paul has member Weak Sig nals 1978 present Toledo Flying Tigers 1976 present has served training officer Flying Tigers 1980-81 Club Champion Paul very interested RC Racing events participating Formula 1 Quarter Midget Quickie 500 races southern Michigan norh tern Ohio placed second Senior class Quarter Midget 1980 Nationals designed successful Sport Pylon plane now produces fiberglass fuselages it has flown tail dragger tricycle gear configurations congratulate 1981 winners win ners 1982 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship awards will selected among have already applied 1982 AMA Scholarship Program 1981 Sig Memorial Scholarship winners above 1RI David Nelson Barry Zeigenfuse continuing clockwisewinners Paul Trestan Dan Abel four co-equal winners program established honor Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufacturing Company Dulles Expo 82 quarter million people according post-show estimates visited Dulles Airport northern Virginia over weekend June 26-27 They saw Concorde supersonic transport C5A military transport plane lots private planes ultralights helicopters Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron twentieth birthday Dulles Airport ultramodern facility serving Washington DC metro area Dulles few American airports regular Con corde supersonic service London Paris Its spacious facilities joy traveler plane-watcher Dulles throws itself birthday party people three states turn out see show show year model air show flying part entire Expo Flying taxiway visible spectators apron observation areas terminal Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron put five rousing shows opening Expo Saturday morning Squadron exhibiting its models roped-off area shade wing C5Athe largest military transport world Representatives AMA I-IQ also turned out passing out literature answer ing questions about model aviation lot questions about AMAs new Headquarters building Reston VA few miles away announced local papers groundbreaking building Sunday local residents excited curious Luther Huxs fabulous RC Space Shuttle see September 1981 Model Aviation flew five shows team member Bill Hersh berger also member AMA Frequency Committee piloting carrier plane crowds gasped Shuttle pulled smoothly away its transport cheered wildly Luther brought rolled out right front Luther puts lot practice flaring Shuttle model looks like prototype though has much better glide ratio big Columbia Luther has now flown Space Shuttles 140 times air shows over area course big Columbia busy Sat urday too lifted off Cape Canaveral 1100 am Squadron just getting show word Columbia achieved orbit came through Luthers Columbia making its approach announced crowd just after touchdown Concorde joins show Sunday afternoons show got what probably spec tacular warm-up act air show has British Airways Concorde taking off its regularly-scheduled London trip taxied just behind Squadron setSynopsis continued page 93 listed concerns voting rules changes President ask Contest Board Coordinator communicate Boards explaining listing necessarily priority order 12 Magazine Editorial Policies response question about whether official editori al policy should exist Executive Director advised Publisher would tempt develop basic editorial guideline record also noted general Executive Council adequately can does act necessary control editorial policies 13 Special Events Director Replacement Worth reported Public Relations De partment now consists Geoff Styles PR Director Doug Pratt Special Events Manager Lou Ward PR Secretary also noted reorganized department oper ting up crowds gathered watch show rare treat Concorde lifted runway raised its nose landing gear disappeared team members knew however surprise store waited watched Suddenly Concorde reappeared landing lights bright against noon sky no 1000 feet above ground made magnificent highspeed pass right over crowd banked around Dulles Tower vanished time good No sooner sound its engines died down Phil Coopys Christen Eagle leaped air its famous snaproll takeoff show As Dick Roe teams manager announcers said Concorde tough act follow did Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron 26 air show teams sponsored AMA air show team members unpaid volun teers build fly maintain won equipment own expense team may 50 shows flying season entirely own time ating accordance plan previously approved Council 14 Plan Membership Sales Hobby Shops 15 Mailing Service Industry 15 Cost WATS Line Study above three agenda items have deferred until next full Council meeting will reported upon Executive Director 17 Publishers Meeting Discussion con sidered whether meeting editors pub lishers modeling press would helpful improving rapport between AMA no definitive action taken 18 Surplus Magazine Shipment Policy Executive Director reported under contract AMAs new magazine print er no surplus should accumulate therefore no longer problem concerning what whether charge surplus maga zines 19 Headquarters Authority Concerning Sanctions response Executive Direc tors request procedural clarification con cerning issuance sanctions under new contest coordination criteria approved issue sanctions approved coordinators meets scheduled prior May holding sanctions received meets scheduled after May 1 until coordinators resolve traditional meet conflicts 20 Membership Status After Losing CD Rating approved individual loses CD status due non-renewal membership upon rejoining shall al lowed reenter membership Leader Member status 9 3 against 48 10 21 Airworthiness/Giant Models Concern over existence unusual flying model next page September 1982 93 Scenes DuKes Expodisplays set up under wing C5A Model Aviators Normally Norace Fly Full-Scale Airports Did know fly airports have received federal funds owners/operators bound agreements certain things Well agreements referred Sponsor Assurances Sponsor Assurance No 22C requires airport operator notify full-scale aircraft condition would affect full-scale traffic airport Normally notification done Notice Airmen NOTAM effective NOTAMs should issued least two hours before airport will affected Therefore notice applies operation recommend discuss apsects airport operator towards gaining his/her assistance issuing appropriate NOTAMs Any questions concerning can referred AMA HOattention Geoffrey StylesDirector Public Relations structures such dog houses giant mod els expressed Council members regard danger potential After considerable debate motion approved 55 pound weight limit 25 kilossame Canadian weight limit imposed upon model aircraft effective immediately motion passed 12 1 against 5 As further safety measure requirement separation spectators flight line generally agreed necessary approved unanimously interim measure pending Safety Committee recom mendations minimum 65 feet distance between spectators flight line shall imposed models over 20 pounds connection criteria paragraph five general section AMA Safety Code Note Headquarters directed issue emergency notice announcing mandates effective immediately upon re ceipt notice 22 Agenda Items six weeks advance deadline submission reaffirmed President noted truly urgent emergency item could admitted agenda Council approval 23 Traditional Meets authority VPs shift dates such meets reaf firmed such shifts could affect ad jacent districts approved unanimously such changes would made after consultation vice-presidents dis tricts potentially affected also considered limit traditional meets per club per category item deemed time critical thus deferred next full Council meeting meantime Headquarters asking Contest Coordinators clubs under jurisdiction have traditional meet year Identification traditional meets published Contest Calendar capital letter T approved unanimously 24 Telephone Number Publication desirability such publication concerning elected appointed AMA officers acknowledged noted some officials wish Pros cons attitude discussed con clusion Council cannot mandate volun teer officials allow phone numbers displayed publically 25 Officer Responsibility/Authority/Lia bility Examples given whereby elected official Academy may witness unsafe flying activities discussion expressed officials minimum obli gation responsibility warn fenders Beyond legal questions appear involved need further consideration meantime aid identifying elected official Academy President directed elected officials license cards have printed appro priate title holder Also Bylaws Committee requested draft disciplinary action proposal possible inclusion Standing Rule Bylaws 26 Scholarship Criteria Ref November 81 minutes President directed Scholarship Committee draft proposal de fining add need present schol arship criteria 27 More Space VP Columns pro posal increase space magazine page per VP considered approved 5 6 against 1 3 6 7 ED Pres 3 ab stained EVP NAA 4 28NAA Mailing proposal approve mailing AMA members no cost AMA major medical insurance offer Nation al Aeronautic Association approved unanimously opening message will featured AMA letterhead stationery compliance Council directives complete package distributed review Council directed cover letter bear note effect no AMA indi vidual officer officials benefit directly health package offer 29Trans Am Raffle Noting advice AMAs legal counsel decided raffle cancelled deadline date claiming refund after date un claimed money will turned over Building Fund unanimously approved HQ offer refund raffle ticket holders upon proof purchase demand 30Awards Two Fellowships ap proved also two Superior Service awards Distinguished Service award publicity concerning will follow presentation 31Next Meeting approved next Council meeting will held Nats August 4 9 11 pm 10 minutes past NominatingCommittee meet ing adjournment 10 1 against 8 1 abstained 10 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aumescisne Vic.Pviniejmsts Roben C erodeur 406 Main Steet NauiuoNH 03060 Doe KmfttPOBooIa2873HerisaneLn.DumburMAO2332 Al NovOtfltk 4 Baverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 As Chairman Noise Committee feel important begin accumu late some data order form basis decisions actions will taken future Noise Committee Fred Kruse has appointed member com mittee has agreed accumulate data us fashion outlined letter below Although noise reduction retention flying sites heavily entwined very little quantitative information effectiveness mufflers has published have calls manufacturers provide figures effectiveness devices have several articles listing test results selected group engines mufflers date however quantity data available still sparse opinion information muffler/engine combinations will remain scarce until modelers some thing about ourselves Through network chartered clubs have ability build broad data base muffler/engine combinations enough clubs conduct noise surveys using guidelines article data collected collated sorted published might able help ourselves battle retain flying sites Certainly re sults would satisfy scientific commu nity could help us make informed choices just perhaps few fields may saved am willing serve asacollector collator sorter will send data became involved problem Early last year Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club decided would like take look muffler rule use flying field require muffler 15 cubic inch larger engines no stipulation concerning effective ness Because nearly club members deeply concerned about retaining field weve excellent compliance spirit rule occasional problem installation does show up club members nearly always suggests noise problem corrected before offend ing airplane returns field feel would like base actions quantified maximum noise level rather rule based displacement Because little information available general model press giving quantitative noise information decided conduct own survey field using simple tech niques available low cost equipment established committee decide what kind procedure would use what kind equipment would buy equipment needed conduct nonscientific survey easily obtainable sound level meter use purchased Radio Shack carries catalog number 42-3019 cost $3995 Engine rpm taken Heath kit tachometer Near ly club has member its equivalent other item needed 50 ft tape measure stake out 10 meters 328 ft between airplane sound meter technique chosen very simple can performed just few moments flying field what 1 Meas ure out 10 meters mark out two points 2 Set sound meter weighting Slow response 3 Have owner model hold ground body side op posite muffler exhaust 4 Go full throttle measure rpms 5 Point air plane sound meter 10 meters away meter knee height read sound meter 6 Repeat left right rear measure ments Always position body clear line sight between noise source meter place body directly line muffler exhaust NOTE Make sure engine size make model accurately recorded prop manufacturer model diameter pitch Left right relative look ing aft towards nose aircraft other point field relatively clear obstructions takeoff strip located least 150 yards closest trees no hard reflective sur faces within close proximity take measurements have some type re flective surfaces such building near field take measurements would appreciate would note data supply Figure 1 copy survey form using believe shape propeller well engine rpm muffler design factors noise emitted aircraft feel im portant record type propeller classify muffler design type suggest attempt made use following terms classifying design principles mufflers Expansion volume chamber larger volume cylinder FIo ThruOpen both front back allow air flow through center muffler 94 Model Aviation Engine Mfg______________ Model _________ Dispi__________ Aircraft _________________ Propeller Mfr ____________Type ________ Size&Pitch _____ x _____rpm _______ Muffler Mfr _________ Design ___________ Mods Front _______ DB Left _______ DB Right ______DB Rear ______DB Test Date//YrIMoIDay Fig 1Survey Form Tuned PipeDouble tapered cone design mak ing use reflected wave achieve improved scavanging Tuned Pipe Muffler Uses same principle tuned pipe addition shell surround second taper unit Man foldConducts exhaust gases away en gine does provide restriction expansion exhaust Restrictor Depends upon restriction free flow gases cause muffling effect Using above terms will enable muffler information coded New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Basside NY 11361 Aman VPrdents Pete Bianohini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dread, B Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Ukw 46 Cory Or. Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Settler SORandi Rd. No A-2 Sotrenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemare Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts get right down scope responsibilities demanding attention AMA vicepresident parallels US Senator Congressman share duality represen tation hand have same time duty what best ALL AMA members no matter dis trict found other hand responsible well own district have elected us represent NATIONAL problems DISTRICT problems should ALL receive consideration would give actually sitting Executive Council personally casting votes extent realize position trust taken lightly act accordingly ie thoughtfully greatest care Two Days Flying Knights can make THE FLYING KNIGHTS model flying field Lakeview Road Ham burg NJ August 14 15 assured Gil Lange President Randy Bittinger Secretary THE FLYING KNIGHTS OF HAMBURG NY INC will two days flying fun years Big Fly ing Scale Rally listed March Fig 2Example Completed Survey Form computer type muffler can used sorting generic type direction location muffler exhaust also importance engine mounted upright side-mounted muffler exhausts rear no need indicate exhaust location Any other exhaust arrangement should noted would like help project please forward information following address Fred Kruse P0 Box 849 Salem NH 03079 edition column along other Dis trict II happenings Funk Wagnalls de fines rally meeting assembly persons common purpose Gil describes clubs imminent happening words year August 14th 15th Flying Knights sponsoring first SCALE RALLY annual get-together RCers western New York northern Pennsylvania southern Canada areas have run gauntlet ofFun-Flies Own Things Airshows almost 20 consecutive years sincere opinion has never much interest excitement generated type Flying Meet have witnessed Scale rallies Northeast Canada cause unbelievable popularity type meet changing format will hosting Scale Rally year really definite trend toward Rally type get-together Lakehurst Weekend Memorial Day week end TIME Naval Air Engi neering Center PLACE exten sive air show hosted US Navy Model aircraft demonstrations included program among other events announced column last issue good time thanks Navy particu lar CO NAEC-LAKEHURST Captain RM Kraft once again allowing modelers conduct flight operations base information readers may aware fact Lakehurst has long scene model aircraft contests Hopefully will continue such years come thanks exemplary conduct site modelers have flown shot made part large throng spectators relaxing front three huge dirigible hangars large version ofOld Glory its threshold Old Time Eagles MAC Jupiter Pluvius has taken toll district spring major victim OLD TIME EAGLES annual AERO PICNIC funtype competition rained out May 23rd has now re-scheduled August 29th Famous Dean OLD TIME ERS Joe Beshar CD format consists Control Line Free Flight Rubber Electric C02 Junior RC combined Sport Old Timer highlight af fair will Balloon Bust ie buy helium-filled balloon name launch away balloon picked up greatest distance field win RC system Meantime rubbing hands glee because fee per balloon $5AJ0 proceeds will donated AMA Building Fund hours will 900 am 500 pm place Thompson Park/Lincroft NJ Exit 109 Garden State Parkway proceed 2 miles west Rt 520 Park no entry fee Sponsor ship Model Airplane News magazine refreshments courtesy Tuscan Dairies AMA Building Fund Developments expect participate ground-breaking ceremonies Reston VA June 27 Mean donation fees continues good result worthy district Earlier reported generous contributions West chester Radio Aeromodellers WRAM Show fame Blue AngelsClub NYC photographed euphoric state produced amount check ie $1500 Behind President John Isbister right Joe Wimbrna Treasurer Engine MfgOsModel 25FSR Displ 025AircraftSig Kadet JR Propeller MfrJ&ZType Zlnger Size & Pitch 0900 x 400 rpm 13800 Whispur Muffler Mfr MDL B Design Expansion Mods None Front75DBLeft9DB Right 79 ear DB Test Date 81 03 28 o/Day Inside hangar snapped photo irerft dFcnLsv srea Sheer happiness expressed view below LRJ Blue Angels club President Carmine Cutrnfelln Treasurer Stephen Greenbaum nr na some check Harbinger Spring before see first robin know spring District II jersey Coast Sport Fliers hold annual Spring RC Championships jamesburg NJ May 16 1982 marked clubs Second Annual Contest proved successful its forerunner thanks hard-working membership club expertise charge wit Ed Runkel CD Larry Kosinar Assist ant CD Bud Roane Scale CD meet boasting 69 entrants featured RC Pattern Pre-Novice Novice Advanced combined Expert/Master well Sport Scale Quarter-Scale lens caught John Massari President Interstate Mod el Flying Club preparing fly Pattern Newsletter Note Just received nice note first two issues Duck Soup its Editor Len Moscowitz also President club 117th RC Flying Group Pa ramus NJ masthead sports its motto News Isnt Fit Print Anyway sense humor like bound hit' really fine newsletter hope keep mailing list Scale Thing Note following traditional events interest District II STARS 1982 Scale Rally Olean NY July 10-11 PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competition Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY July 18 Sky Rovers Air Show 82 Phelps NY July 31-August 1 Somers NY RC Clubs 4th Annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In August 7-8 LAKEHURST NATS IN 83l Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aucolats VimPraidssta Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 2105 St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgaso OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 mailing month has brought forth controversy can ever remember Among common complaints new format contest listing liked apparent problem new format totally misunderstood new shortened format never intended replace full listings rather supple ment full listings past years space limi tations have forced magazine print couple months contest listings issues throughout heart contest season Contests scheduled later season werent listed early season maga zines lead problems modelers trying schedule time off attend meets new concept intended help alleviate problem within limi tations magazine space available space simply available list full schedule entire season its nor mal full format issue best com promise list current couple months entirety using larger format listing individual events CD addresses etc list rest contest calendar short ened form short format listings addition normal listings majority contest fliers know contact event going run may know contact can wait until full listing comes out least month before event can call contest coordinator AMA HQ de tails spite mail response Ive still feel new system better complaints result people understanding new format rather format itself second common subject mail addressed current hot issue Giant Scale airplanes trend larger heavier airplanes will stop ap propriately should stopped Most current controversy has stirred up Bob Campbells B-29 opinion few people better quali fied build fly airplane type Bob still worries think 125 pound model lane powered four chainsaw engines potential disaster type airplane hit anyone anything scary must admit am concerned about apparent awful lot people very irrate AMA has put stop type activi ty IMAA currently working some standards will limit activities expect presented AMA soon Meanwhile AMA pounding brains come up some reasonable limits problem draw line Differences opinion set limit abound thing almost everyone agrees limit necessary believe ultimately having maximum weight wing-loading horsepower way regulate activities safely stymieing further activity Giant airplanes third area controversy fueled John Griggs column two months ago relative show team activities find hard believe anyone else matter gullible enough believe shotgun loaded anything blanks agree show teams have tended get little too theatrical presentations effort make acts entertaining has led lessen ing effectiveness demonstrating public what model aviation really about go circus am thrilled high wire acts entertained clowns neither gives irresistable urge join circus Perhaps changed program simply AMA show teams AMA demonstration teams intended goals would better accomplished Dont get wrong am very supportive efforts shown show teams think programs could improved addition little trim sounds like airplanes also received quite few letters about Councils recommendation East Mississippi site next FF Team Se lection Finals personally voted against must keep mind purely recommendation President has total authority FAI matters Execu tive Council has absolutely no authority matters can make recommen dations natural trust integrity model ers received another lethal blow month received numerous calls members District Ill club member club intentionally shooting down other members airplanes dispute over enact ment some field rules Apparently has going quite worst part guy admitted confronted club meeting end result club forced expel member find another flying site opinion anyone would should hung toenails hot sun alas cant courts should find him guilty can sure H - take steps have him thrown out AMA seems Im always putting out plea help month no exception need someone will willing act frequency coordinator Basically indi vidual would act information clearing house frequency interference matters ad vising clubs potential interference exists based FCC reports well club input Its lot work requires ganized person some knowledge radio service would performing essential Any volunteers month Delaware 0 District tolumbina Maryland h torolien IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Angoante Vica-Preadans Wayne Abernetiry 9205 Canendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chamoine 205 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Sill Helws 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1O9 John Preston 7012 tlvira Court FalIn Churcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Yes have received letters three complaining about article FAI team selection sites site criteria Strangely enough three letters far western section United States opinion took very self ish view complained finals moved central east Mississippi far westerners would have travel too far cant fly competitive unless fly perfect field think its about lime some partici pants took long look program tried something help program 96 Model Aviation instead just thinking about themselves name game field best team rest column month writ ten Bob Sifleet member District IV very staunch supporter FAI Free Flight last Executive Council meeting directive issued instructing Team Selection Committee 1984 FF Team Selection Finals must held east Mis sissippi River directive welcomed team selection participants eastern half US Already District IV modeler dropped out program has dusted off models preparing 1984 team selection However individuals have voiced themselves letters perhaps others wonder directive possibility future directives became neces sary brief history team selection program effect its participants will explain 1966 team selection program changed three finals format east central west team member Contest central finals Bong Field Wisconsin site finals 1966 1968 1970 finals held Albuquerque NM because west coast par ticipants complained travel too far finals twice row finals site should rotational basis finals held Dallas TX 1972 Taft CA 1974 1976 finals held Minneapolis MN attempt re instate rotational system after having three finals row west After having unusually windy weather Minneapolis finals site criteria written requires field weather condi tions nearly perfect times before site can accepted finals site same time rule initiated allow final ists vote acceptable sites submitted clubs organizations approved finals site committee Perhaps tentional site totally meets finals site criteria Taft CA resulted finals being held Taft 19781980 again 1982 other sites voted Bong Field Wisconsin site 1966 1968 finals Sacramento CA Seguin TX fields voted down because participants west did think sites adequate under site criteria did want travel Wisconsin 1978 Texas 1982 finals site criteria idealistic sites used recent World Championships Spain Denmark Sweden would acceptable finals site excellent field Winer Neustadt Austria would acceptable because frequent rain winds experienced two three World Championships held decline participation team selection program has occurred east due having travel west six out nine central finals six last seven club Baltimore Aero Craftsmen has lost five participated program 1966 through 1972 nine participants Today four two have stated last time will go west coast because unfair required go time Reasons given have dropped out still participating happy continu al west coast finals Excessive Travel An analysis estimated distance travelled finalists east west coasts finals since central finals initiated follows 1966 1968west 4500 miles east 1500 miles Ob viously just reason time com plaints west coast participants about ex cessive travel finals 1970 through 1982west 5400 miles east 16500 miles obvious discrimi nation against eastern participants Logistics Having travel 2000 3000 miles away finals require motor cycles tents other unusual support equip ment adequately compete particularly flying finals conserve vacation time difficult expensive Time Required travel east west requires four six days way car two days flying means up three weeks vacation required tend finals west coast participants need two days total travel Attitude several letters recently received west coast modelers complaining about 1984 finals directive common opinion expressed participants good enough team California Therefore finals should Taft because close home field entire US adequate fly opinion commonly known eastern modelers appreciated What would think New York Yankees said Because win World Series often anyone else best therefore should play games Yankee Stadium because like home field advantage dont want bothered traveling away games particularly other team might have slight advantage ball park above reasons briefly describe east coast participation has declined will continue decline finals continue extremely distant locations difficult interest new modelers FAI program Lets face can obtain keep newcomers interest program realizes must fly quar ter- semi-finals year travel Taft next year repeated basis may have two weeks vacation family deserves part vacation may have financial resources travel extensively west coast finals repeated basis modelers say FAI wealthy crazy both continue fly A/2 Gas Unlimited Rubber local contests program loses potentially good FAI modelers participants eastern half country have quite patient waiting finals site rotate central and/or east Eastern modelers became quite upset after efforts Team Selection Com mittee have central site Seguin TX ignored participants west Rockies nearly unanimously voted Taft because didnt want travel distant site afraid high humidity possibility winds over five mph straw broke camels back eastern central area participants decided take action asked district vice-presidents initiate change finals site selection first step Executive Council directive finals site will east Mississippi 1984 Further action expec ted Executive Council set up rotational system finals sitewest central east west etc possibly west east west etc Also program formatmay changed insure fair practical equal team selec tion participants Alabama ida gia issippi S Puerto 9ico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 0795550 Amesata VIesJvaddits John Gorday 115 Beybery Lane iaclrgon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohmon 932 Banven Deirey Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00642 Ccl Moorenien 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherem P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrsnceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Really Flies proclaims headline newsletter Atlanta Soaring Society headline refers plane club built fact flew well enough place third against conventionally construc ted two-meter sailpianes Kirk Wheeler pilot flying floating Another club jumped group effort won doing Tn-County RC Association members live Savannah GA built entered float annual Stand Up America parade Nine RC models featured float float didnt win prizes club won expand ing local interest showing Effing ham County officials acted wisely providing club flying site first annual Alabama Fly-In well attended will probably lead second annual Alabama Fly-In Bama Flyers helped putting air show occasion crowd chose winnersa nice way get audience narticioation September 1982 97 n sluGs sun usairpianes large number man nours conssruction uu uunjs acu acm sssatcrs aunt believe won Best Show District V Fun-Fly scheduled September 25 26 same time place South Carolina Fun-Fly Champi onship Twenty trophies merchandise already waiting winners info write James Barr 127 Cherrywood Park Simpsonville SC 29681 dont know old Magnolia Clas sic Capitol City RC Club has host ed about 10 years year some 40 contestants competed five classes under stand steak dinner Saturday night worth trip dont fly contest III eels S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Amneiste VicePrsnidsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill BenoIn Quincy IL 62301 WiIIens Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenend Pkwy Owenisoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithvlle MO 64089 Helen Oleen 820 Old Bonhonane uniwreity CIty MO 63132 WIllIam 3 Snavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48789 Stan Wenson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazal Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 time read will well summer months hope summer enjoyable year Un fortunately havent able travel much year hope can next year Im still office thing have noticed about summer politics seem die down bit see have priorities straight new headquarters should under way now new building will reali ty last hope dont think end need donations have pretty good effort given district would like see effort continue come up less have borrow have used innovative ways get money have enjoyed reading about news letters Just keep up can use lots went CL Stunt contest Lexington KY past weekend guys never cease amaze pull ships out dives just right moment smearing beauties pavement nice change pace watch fly Charleston RC Society borrowed District V display booth mall show Charleston About 5000 spectators visited show Planes ranged 12-ft Tele mastpr ro 1/A rrlleronly Maybe should try something little different once above mentioned CL contest finally got meet District VI AVP Bill Zimmer have much contact him via mail best AVPs really pleasure meet him area Varna IL look Bill up loves talk about CL got letter David Cosby Mineral Point MO back asked let know Terry Vandiver giv ing free helicopter demos club group within 300 miles Give call 314/438-5683 would like see helicopter activity grow willing help make Well its picture time again month have few show Let thank sent can use lot know out take lots pictures summer Lets share first picture sent Bob Mo dica Lafayette Esquadriles Missouri taken spring meet appar ently great success Pictured Joe Fos ter St Louis winrtr Slow Combat Another guys likes crash perfectly good airplanes Im guys likes watch rest pictures taken Hoosier Hills RC Clubs first Expo letter got President Bruce Kern got off good start hope future ones just successful Enough now. 98 Model Aviation theClassic Sorry theres room a, Inn names mars MBCfl8IIB barr oeninu james err S Super Chipmunk uon norgui cues yuur iIuu en ean display just Charleston RC Society As usual Ive run out room before Ive covered news Keep em flying Richard Breeders Christen Eagle nariie MDDOI5 pIrrIre Some backbone Expo CLKaren Kidd Linda Reuter Pat Kern President Bruce Kern J06 Foster ne reau sign successTul xpo people Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disric VII Vice -Pre font PfI Sn 1U14 Birmingham M 4d0 12 Aaeieoano Vice-Prdent Jack Finc 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Aucciane ViCePreidenta Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioge St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr SO Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 40054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Take second look column mast head listing Assistant VP Associate VPs Newly appointed Art Arro Ann Arbor MI Russ Knetzger Milwaukee WI Russ took about three minutes hard persuasion now sounds eager job make room new assignments required some offsets Jim Clark steps down after several years job Iowa thanks thanks will expressed specific meaningful way Jim well John Lorbiecki Milwaukee Art Arro agreed post last December has waiting wings shuffle make room him feel now have good placement geographically people right specialty general knowledge proper communications job What does mean clubs indi vidual members means guy probably right know-how too far you can transact personally get service directly quickly have some rather dramatic threatening events district right next door fall general category bad news listen first bald misinformed reports prudent refrain comment elaboration add ostensibly bad publicity further add misinformation already broadcast other media both cases appropriate Head quarters action motion including trip Headquarters staff involvement example tell make sure appreciate appropriate responses effect good reason see much discussion due time appropriate notice will given matters hand can tell however careful Southern Indiana getting directions natives trying sort out detour routes Always get least two opinions Confounding misdirection wrong turn found myself up hills one-lane gravel road obviously way Paoli turned around Coming back presented fork direc tion left little one-lane concrete bridge over creek railings knocked off Model T deputy later told Only half car got bridge rolled off onto roof Sit ting ceiling 280ZX little light pain butt Sheriff deputies two counties finally got West Baden IN site first AAAA rated United States Indoor Championships resounding success competition Some new records reported elsewhere some notable personalities Wally Sim mers took 4th Handlaunch Glider two-flight total nineties Dr Paul Macready guest Dr MacCready spent two days watching participating helping time wind banquet gave inspired talk major theme developed man-powered flight achievement obtained through direct open-minded approach such modeler might take case Indoor modeler microfilm models Rich structure weight power other investment craft except what needed achieve task confirmed first finally achieving man-powered flight Channel crossing flight touched down beach very edge waters just crossed again return trip home West Baden shared ride Indianapolis Airport disappeared down concourse three minutes fore departure time return rental car him similar attitude parallel discipline displayed Eugene Verbitsky Russian Power flier asked him what thought new electronic timers doesnt add anything capability airplane compete Hey Thomas Arkansas Louisiana C New Mesice lsema s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Asociate VPreedents Bob riedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11808 Fulmer NE Albuqueue NM 87111 Ed Pore 1102 W Torrent Rd Grand Prasnie TX 75050 Al Robe 1904 Valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 rain around some RC fields under water finding place fly has hard Mesquite North Lake have always public parks free enter now charging fee fly thing good about now maybe can get city maintain fields better have got Bucker Jungmeister almost ready go again does always happen new airplanes Junkers have two airplanes 15 years oldan Aeromaster Gringo flew Dallas meet month Tom Street beat Pattern second Joe Gross third Larry Jenson beat Scale Bonanza second MB-S won Giant Scale Minnow big dealtwo entries following report Ed Perez Dallas meet May 22 23 Dallas RC Club held Pattern Scale flying contest Sever al younger fliers going compete decided feature column hopes encouraging others Four teenagers competed Mike Gross age 13 Altus OK placed 4th 1981 Texas NationalsNovice Robert Elliott age 14 Arlington TX 9th 1981 Nats Novice both now Advanced fliers Jeff Turner 15 Dallas TX Steve Hill 14 Arlington TX both flying Novice class first time September1982 99 ieve null ana rorner i racy make minor adjustments before competition winners Masters 1stTom Street right 2ndTed White center 3rd Joe Gross left Jeffs pit crew David Groves Steve coached older brother Tracy also experienced flier round newcomers flew showed improvement over previous can proud first performance appeared obvious two Advanced fliers Robert Mike known older Advanced fliers skilled competitors As matter fact pilot last years Southwest Championships held over Labor Day weekend Dallas remarked glad moving Expert wouldnt have face Robert Ad vanced 1982 Roberts father Dwain gan teach him fly age 11 Now Robert rescues Dwain has flying problems Mike Gross has also followed fathers example Joe Gross won third place Masters Dallas RC meet pperarys Mike Robert dueled May 15 16 HOT MACS Pattern Contest Waco TX week previous contest point differential between two pilots about half Robert placed first Mike second Dallas contest Mike flew Tipper ary Robert Johnny Casburn Xl still experimental plane yet market Robert placed first Mike placed fourth Robert Since Robert earned first Ad vanced Texas City RC Club Champi onships leading pack 21 points Unfor tunately Mike wasnt able make meet dont know would have com pared feel certain two young men would have again vying top honors over older competitors end Dallas contest four seemed truly have enjoyed experiences new skills learned some skills perfected others So let warning keep eye over shoulderthese youngsters coming up fast Thanks photographer Uvaldo Ramon Baich Springs TX Colorado S Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeIlnhls Olsirict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Ajeociave Vicu-Prad Robert Ball 2622 S CoOtmar, Casper StY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Snanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 445h Sc Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Martern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 516 S Cloudas Sioux Falls SO 57103 will receiving issue just about Nats time arc participating working Natscongratu lations efforts Worlds Largest Model Airplane Contest big thanks local Nebraska folks have worked hard assist AMA bringing meet off such spectacular fashion Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Boulevard Casper WY 82601 phone 307/265-6250 Youth Activities Coordinator dis trict shares following need youth beginners model aviation has prompted District IX VP Travis McGinnis ask draw up some guidelines goals modeling public think through youngsters today display patience acquired skills build stick tissue models usually associated begin ning modeling because hurried atti tude part adults seems limited time assist beginners success ful modeling experience first activities appointed job will compile list designs available kits categorize some sequential/logical order various types modeling ie FF CL RC lists should assistance getting useful information hands beginners beginning modelers start appropriate designs consequently experience less success crucial beginning stages endeavor Reliable simple stable flying designs must beginners will greatly increase chances beginners hang modeling diversions choices activities todays youth electronic games etc challenging exciting modeling faces its greatest challenges drawing youths its ranks keeping would helpful readers would simply flood mailbox ideas suggestions assist accomplishing first phases new job organization BAMA frequently referred Ed Whittens column Junior Flight would also great help information gathering Ill stop time telling way look modeling need ginnerswe know modeling builds characterjust look around charac ters already modeling Till another time Thanks Chuck good start important job Model Museum Flying Club Newsletter Denver CO come follow ing thoughts Jim Thomas past Secretary club currently fashionable com plain about everything intent nor view status modeling its future easy enough convinced modeling will soon cease exist due lack flying sites b costs balsa engines fuel etc c public restrictions con cerning noise usage lack enforce ment re radio frequencies d above dont believe immedi ate demise hobby reasonable conclude generation gone will no new juniors carry Now recognize may some reason concerned about nega tive items listed aboveand maybe am fully convinced average modeler 1982 has better ever before days modeler can enjoy phase hobby pre-Old Timer latest electronic benefits newest technology adhesives example equals freedom never before enjoyed total fields less numerous dedicated flying sites now cost travel has increased greatly over last decade us have available money time 1930s 1940s what future Let us accept fact will possible recreate wave enthusiasm belonged aviation post Lindbergh days assume means end interest flight end hobby deny bet ter aspects what declare whole affair fad assert joy fascination romance flight will never die Further assert modelers worldwide care takers joy fascination romance although numbers may diminish time time curious inquisitive nature man will replenish us because marvel things airborne will continue delight eye excite mind So lets worry too much should enjoy hobby motivation first place enrich through improve ment human experience pass along confidence Arizona S talilornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae l.annlois Rnchn PaIns ve,ses cA 90-274 AociwOe Viog-Pmjdnas Torn bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Veges NV 89107 Tony Capobianco 615 Laloma Ave. Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnun Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weetby CIsula Vista CA 92011 couple trips report month first fund raiser model contest Soaring Union Los Angeles SULA club put contest pro ceeds being matched club donated AMA Building Fund con test raised $105 SULA matched Fur thermore individual donations led addi tional $130 being raised total $340 contest directed Jim Barnhart wife Margaret bought silver patch Homer Swap Ron Reitz bought silver patch Thanks SULA members results contest saw Don Vickers winning Roger Roth runnerup next 100 Model Aviation three George Bass Mike Charles Ed Kennedy meet held Domin quez Hills site very next day went foothill community Altadena Altadena Methodist Church pastor Dr Barry Woodbridge unusual service planned Dr Woodbridge RC pilot planned service around aeronautical theme Models display outside church suspended ceiling inside Dr Woodbridge called service Cele bration Flight Reverend Richard Hann start proceedings prayer Rev Hann good sailplane builder flier After Dr Woodbridges sermon Living Right Altitude presented guest speaker other Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer Condor fame Dr MacCready spoke crossing English Channel Gossamer Albatross ran fellow club members Ed Lidgard John Ferrer wife Nancy pleasant surprise service Dr Woodbridge fine thing feel art idea can pursued others After club meets rec reation room church recently received $100 donation Building Fund Marion MidgeJohnson widow Hi Johnson Thanks Mrs Johnson AMA staff myself have appointed new Associate VicePresident Las Vegas area name Tom Bunker RC flier Scale main interest especially Quarter Scale Hes modeling since 1948 having started Ukies Tom charter member QSAA having served financial officer since forming Hes designer scratch build er hes no stranger aeronautics Welcome District X teamTom way newsletter editors listen up Look list AVPs top column Any within couple hundred miles dont include mailing list recently sent AMA booth Mike Lee Phoenix AZ mall show Mike sent excellent report show Un fortunately report nearly long total space allotted magazine column Ill just have give high lights show put Condors Luke AFB Cris-Town shopping mall heart Phoenix 70 models display entered 20 classes planes boats cars public voting pick winners class Over 3000 votes cast mall manager Ms Ann Junkers rented tables set up display paid plaques awarded winning models Mike says plans under way next years show plan add classes judging Saturday night swap shop auction Recently Ive cancel out some club visits because several trips Cape Kennedy However Ive asked affected clubs reschedule Im going miss FAI Scale Championships Reno because Ill off Florida want appear club write Ill see what can work out Support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible Remember youve got till end year get name plaque new building takes minimum $50 donation achieve Need booth Ill send no cost mall show whathave-you Thermals Alaska o ara on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aeinecate VIeePraidnte Al Culver 16075 var Elm Pocasello ID 83201 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vic*burg Sn. 5tokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klemash Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 290201 Sn Ave 534 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 August 15 date 9th annual Intermountain Scale Builders contest Gil I-forstman contact him 509/276-5296 has putting low-key kind Scale Peanut UC RC get-together years years event will have cate gories Rubber C02 Gas Peanut Profile UC AA UC Profile Junior event RC BIG RC Scale Others tell great contest well run just lot fun year special category will 30s era Any aircraft made decade qualifies special reward sounds like super contest takes place near Deer Park WA just north Spokane Also rumor bin comes word new IMAA chapter near Hillsboro OR will sponsor reception its great new field 21st 22nd August contest come fly us gettogether Also rumored steak fry Satur day evening nominal charge dont have contact imagine Hills boro Hobby Shop would have information 'Credit Credit,~ file Corvallis Expo essentially baby BCRC same time Jim Trump wanted remind group effort involving other clubs year Kiamath Falls group ran fun-fly Since Len Ledson won suppose coincidence excellent trophies made Roseburg Club films run Barnstormers should noted Jim said felt clubs got involved show better would Sounds good January saw first issue new newsletter Skagit RC Flyer voice Skagit Valley RC Club WA Im sure editor Chuck Bulfinch would pleased exchange other news letter persons Chuck wrote criti cisms would ignored probably said jest good thought Its criticism isnt important rather newsletter editors get little positive feedback yet kinds flak shows up goof Newsletters very important part hobby clubs function kind newsletter editor Send him something print offer help out buy him beverage little TLC helps Contest Trail Mudhole 82 held beautiful day Lately weather has great Unfortunately first day fishing season didnt see some group showed up seemed enjoy day terry Holcomb watched 60 Minutes segment Lear Fan Jerry quite hand devel opment craft built least two models part pre-production engineering tried again fly electric powered Widge Almost Haystack events tried out bugs will Out fine floatplanes no BAD crashes few dunks As usual Sky Knights put good contest 29th May went Eugene 82 Northwest UC Regionals first UC contest 4ong time im pressed scope organization premier meet Mike Hazel helpers commended fine job Naturally spent time talking people watching What could see though large group dedicated modelers doing what enjoy doing very well Met whole lot UC fliers saw some old friends lot fun doing Next year am going stay can get weekend clear people Cana da California Eugene Toy/Hobby mobile shop display of plastic UC models made Frank Macy Jim Walker display giant Fireball beautiful engine display friendly enjoyable people enjoy hobby could possibly name will forget Thanks Barons Spokane hosted 82 edition Northwest Division Scale Masters meet June 11-13 club field north Spokane Deer Park entries around 20 Scale aircraft large meet Static judging done 11th flying six rounds 12th 13th field part old airbase run way essentially east-west Naturally winds northerly Actually winds quiet around 7 pm thinking about having some flying rounds ing Saturday next year Winds Well wouldnt say too strong think wind moves RVs just breeze werent too strong As dont have results contest others discussed yet meet self well organized well run AVP eastern Washington Bruce Nelson Con test Manager Dick Carson Contest Direc tor aided host aides Bruce Carson editor Monocle filled what happening locally num ber faithful expressed thoughts feelings about Academy doings Really group need have let know what like dont like about whats going hobby SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Well Im out room till next time HAPPY FLYING September 1982 101 Taken ZilIahsoma planes Nice Kougar en tha foreground Photo Baich JUNIO FLIGHT] Box 176 Wall St Sta. New D WHITTE York NY 100050 Shanghai SRPSM AEROMODELING kind wonderful mucilage binds people together locally nationally over world become friends remain has basis understand appreciate other end World War III GI Shanghai China weekends flew Free Flight models HUANG YONG-LIANG club Jessfield Park Nixon rapprochement back touch other Yong-Liang main expertise became Control Line now gov ernments aeromodeling program organizers duties range heading development laboratory Peking running FAI team trials managing FAI Control Line teams overseas responsibility improving production quality factories manu facturing model airplane engines Recently acquired new task popularizing aeromodeling throughout China Editor new bi-monthly magazine Model Airplane have received first two issues contents very general beginner expert sport FAA history kites aerodynamics full-sized aircraft magazines introductory informative will obviously just sort vehicle needed introduce encourage develop model builders present 20000 copies being printed hope increase 100000 about 10% number grade school students very interesting item attracted first issue plan reproduced reduced size below building/flying instructions SHANGHAI SRPSM model produced kit already 400000 have sold uses expanded foam sheets wing tail surfaces spruce motor stick plastic propeller sure looks like winning way go group can make own SHANGHAI SRPSMs just little project first arithmetic drawing up plans full size Dimensions plans metric have multiply 03937 convert inches wing has 18-inch span 4-inch chord center stabilizer 11-inch span 3-inch chord center Collect bunch expanded foam meat trays home school Thicker ones wing thinner stab fins wing can made two halves make -inch longer overlap Use white aliphatic resin glue such Elmers Sobo Titebond Try out modelers am disturbed absence young people hobby until now decided go alone effort help Ive drawn up rudimentary program Im going try local level First simple note presented President local RC club Sky Squires Second program plan intend present/sell local grade school principals intend ed use AMA Cub primary vehicle augmented follow-on theory models mostly plagiarized past articles junior Flight must admit soon began run out ideas best adequately retain interest students may show necessary interest continue Hopefully BAMA wIl provide myself stimulus suggestions Bills use followup material will greatly appreciated Send Bill Brenchley RR 3 Box 307B Marion IL 62959 Thanks BAMA Needs Help BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues need assistance Send 20c postage stamp complimentary copy Star Skippers Assoc ons newsletter learn what effort about Send stamp $10 mem Workshop 01bership check Ed 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 Bill Benchby Bravo Ive just received issue Model Aviation laud initiative formation BAMA like long time ***** Keep flippin prop. next month Ii 01 t2Ol __vJlI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Limits Insurance Coverage Models Over 55 Pounds Requires Spectator Separation Flight Line Least 65 Feet Flying Models Over 20 Pounds AMA Executive Council June 26 1982after considering possible actions connection membership concerns over expanding potential danger involving large heavy models flown close prox imity spectator crowdsvoted clarify AMA Safety Code regard situa tions noted above Reflecting growing negative membership reaction publicity about large models ex pressing need line drawn some concerning AMA accommodation activity includes such models Council adopted limit already effect Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC AMA Safety Code currently says models weighing over 20 pounds single straight line must established separate spectators persons essential flight operations ncil has defined amount separation least 65 feet between spectator line and flight operations Council further defined flying models over 20 lbs weight limit per missible models flown accordance paragraph 4 General section AMAs Safety Code shall beSS lbs 25 kilograms taking actions effective immediately upon receipt information anyone involved flying models over 20 pounds Council noted general principle governs AMA insurance coverage matters less what flown flown Thus indi cated flying models heavier 55 pounds large unpopulated area such desert uninhabited lake area might very safe therefore need insurance coverage flying such models contests model demonstrations club ac tivities public might expected congregate risk exposure unaccept able AMA officers responsible establishing safety policies practices meantime AMAs new Safety Com mittee study further subject large heavy models view toward possible further modification clarification ficial AMA Safety Code Until Safety Committee produces recomendations subject however above requirements have same effect changes Code making its rulings Council noted previous lifting former 40-lb Safety Code weight limit response membership requests told good safety record models 40- 50pound weight range establishing higher limit Council indicated too models weights double previous limit have involved crash es though injuries have volved potential acceptable summary line has drawn again minimum separation between spectator flying activities has provided Meanwhile AMA Safety Committee will consider whether further safety pro visions recommended Synopsis- Executive Council Meeting 6/26-2 7 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately August 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting August should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie 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-Il 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-VIII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX AVP-IX Proxy Dick Crowley substitut ing VP Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA President Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Howard Crispin Mike Mas John Preston Frank Garcher Bob Aberle attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Carl Wheeley Publications Director Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements preliminary financial report just concluded RC Scale World Championships continued page 91 Trans Am Raffle Report April 1982 issue Model Aviation page 78 told learning fund raising raffle held connection 1981 Trans Am Rally conflicted Federal lottery laws therefore cancelled its original form required payment tickets participate same time indicated until March 1 1982 could participate revised version program did require raffle tick et purchase time appeared would possible proceed award prizes originally intended However since announcement ap pears program still problem re gard lottery laws AMA Executive Council has decided cancel program entirely offer refunds anyone purchased raffle tickets Thus awards will made offering refunds submit ticket stubs proof purchase noted cost program exceeded income ticket sales entry fees AMA souvenir sales miscellaneous donations Thus project ended deficit status hoped therefore raffle refunds will minimized request re funds since may treat purchases contributions worthy cause Rally great event will go down AMAs history tremendous model flying achievement meantime books need closed financial aspects project Requests refunds will honored time during 1982 Please send ticket stubs AMA PR Department 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 88 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New Satety Ruling Effective Immediately- Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 DATELINE REND NV Time flashes time write another column time Reno Ill try highlight few happenings seventh RC Scale World Championships So people involved effort becomes difficult list lets start Bosses Patty Groves very affectionately known WWW Contest Manager assigned myriad de tails required tie everything together husband Monty Contest Director contest magnitude means sweat worry sweat work sweat run start sweating very good job well done full thanks AMA FAI two people efforts Without two meet could have total disasterwith total success Bob Rae Underwood handled hos pitality chores escorting tour groups ladies welcoming foreign teams chasing out airport retrieve model boxes lost transit Ken Wardrip members Hill Country Flyers Club supported flight line activities chasing fliers hangar flight line Yeo man duties performed Phil Abbinanti members Reno RC Club man woman pitched bull work needed kind meet folk credit Reno area people responsible getting meet day registration subsequent happenings people made contest work too numerous men tion thanks AMA FAI go out THE CONTEST Forty three competitors representing 14 countries converged Reno Sunday registration orientation entire person neljudges jury contestants supporters AMA staff housed fed Circus Circus HotellCasino thanks support both Bill Bennett Bill Pennington Facili ties excellent people hotel warm cheerful especially Black Jack dealers took money Out field contestants assem bling checking aircraft renewing old friendships meeting new people generally getting lay land Bob Wischer tempted fly sport ship check out area allowed flying crashed minor damage takeoff due broken wire aileron servo Bob Underwood stepped Hiper Bipe flew successfully Thin air 5000 fect altitude verified attempted axial roll turned out bar rel configuration loss great gobs altitude local modeler told plans call 25 stuff 4 IT BEGINS Monday day commenced Bob Underwood flying sample flight train judges caliber judge need ed real training Field limits due parked full-scale craft planes takeoff active runway proved quite tight possible contain provided pilots exercized care Static judging began after flight judge training activities ceased noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Very brief speeches welcome Tony Aarts behalf FAI behalf AMA followed raising individual flags participating country accompanied national thems beautiful event moving almost reverent culminated Monty Groves declaring contest officially open frightening high explosive blast adjoining field timed exactly Montys final words Static judging continued after opening ceremonies Stand-off Scale judges worked late night completed 25 aircraft F4C judging Precision Scale much meticulous requiring nearly hour judge aircraft end day Monday completed five aircraft cluding perfect example Scale craftsmanship have ever seen museum cali ber reproduction Swedish Tiger Moth 7 pm team managers meeting held clear up rules questions others related operation meet Again field limits defined assure team very clear idea limits would applied Relative wind directions takeoff landings discussed occasions would require reflight meeting ended retired dinner Black Jack tables AND WE CONTINUE Flying started Tuesday morning F4 Stand-off first event go Austra lians got honor first flight soon found meaning term density altitude Takeoff successful follow ing straight flight maneuver some what low altitude low speed 180 degree turn proved fateful Ryan STM fell out air smote old Mother Earth Damage minimal again flew next round went Tuesday Wednes day successive flier going school preceeding flights eventually pilots learned handle flying 5000 feet above sea level Weather turned very warm Tuesday morning rain high winds Wednesday afternoon causing halt F4 flying FAI jury chief judge Monty Groves CD dis cussed weather limited time remain ing fly premier event F4C decided suspend further F4 flying until after com pletion F4C good decision F4C really tough contest Tough air craft competitors judges organizers workers tough everyone weather gangs up against becomes shattering Thursday afternoon Wednesday rained out Nearly Friday very hard working flight line crew headed Betty Stream last F4C flight finished mid-afternoon showed ol Mother Nature quicker US team came upon some very hard times Bob Wischer destroyed totalled de molished re-kitted etc brand new air craft very first competition flight crashing onto apron devastating manner Bob equally devastated George Rose few significant problems managed get some good flights able return home minor damage fine aircraft Earl Thompson lucky flight third round spelled dis aster recently rebuilt Focke-Woif put ting such condition probably will never fly again alL good showing single thing ashamed THE REST OF IT Im going give blowby-blow description entire contest nor am going list winners Turn back Bob Wischers special report Better should mention some happenings necessarily order happened Pic ture mind about President responding warning dust-devil blowing up field running out help lower umbrellas over judges fumbling release catch still standing after dust-devil passed holding shaft inside out umbrellaagonizingly embarrassed watching same dust-devil carrying chief judges new hat 300 yards down ramp Picture Charlie Chambers breaking up ducted fan Stand-off model its attempted first flight spending better part Tues day night Jerry Nelsons house rebuilding putting creditable second round flight destroy third round flight due loss power tuned pipe came loose Picture Bob Rae Underwood running course used car over Reno try ing find lost model box belonging Finnish team finally locating Reno Airport Picture FAI jury feigning p flight line friend d snap blackmail photo Picture delay ing meet few moments brand new Lear Fan full-scale aircraft taxi everyone rushing grab cameras quick shot picture awe stood Lear Fan model number two lifted off runway its maiden flight full view FAI participants around worlda sight never forgotten picture awards ceremony Scale contest antique home-built full-scale aircraft backdroptruly awe inspiring ITS OVER Once again AMA has successfully host ed World Championship event thanks next page September 1982 89 Presidents Corner continued people donated time effort make contestants very reason contest enjoyed meet felt well treated have said before again thank everyonewith very spe cial thank Patty Monty Groves folks done good Two years now World Champion ship Scale meet will held Le Bourget Airport near Paris France US team did fare well Reno Le Bourget. OUR BUILDING IT IS STARTED June 27 official ground breaking ceremony took place site new home impact struc ture will have future model aviation cannot measured thc cost dollars cannot measured standards now have know will first time history national model aeronautic organization will own its home contributed accomplishment can justly take pride achievement completes step final step formal opening should take place early next year day will fully discernable entity true force world aviation standing proud show world can-do organization Stand proud Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Gary Qakins Editor Prop Wash newsletter Minneapolis MN Piston Poppers Control Line club writes Contest Director testing idea has some merits idea generally accepted intangibles Contest Direc tor performs impossible test main thing CD must know use rule book Any questions answered rule book Thanks Gary agree am going continue monitor CD business continue report directly members until thing cools off Nona Suhr late Arthur Shurs wife writes am happy hear Baby engines safe arrival AMA museum looking 18-inch aluminum pro peller Bob Cowles Arts good friend avid model buddy asking around - lonely hours have resorted reading model airplane magazines including Model Aviation Art would have never believed AMA Associate Vice-President William Ken Kern Bedford IN AVP District VI writes Ive talked Jim Sears about think should have word CD issue Once CD license issued Contest Director has sanc tioned contest dont think alone will keep him up date rule changes think good CD will keep up no reason refresher exam think someone nuts bringing up After get right old CD AMA grass roots Daniel Jayne Editor Balsa Bums newsletter Port City RCers Muske gon MI writes Club member Tim Holmes flew model plane month De cember 1980 through December 1982 snow sleet wind rain hail what-haveyou contacted Hardy Brodersen asked him season flying award Tim Three months later Hardy mailed beau tiful mounted award glass over am writing thank Hardy Brodersen doing good job thank AMA Daniel am publishing information nationally see anyone can top Tims record agree Hardy think AMA district VPs doing fine job What use retrieve model air planes Nashville Tennessee Horses course knew picture right isSundowner horse lives Nashville Pretty Robin Kaye rides him around everywhere retrieve Michael Fars chuck glider Does Sundowner build fly own planes So far has shown little interest chuck gliders does enjoy eating grass Shown above snap three important Radio Control fliers Nashville TN area Left right David Smith Kathleen Millar Hanil Helman Hanil holding Tn-Pacer flies beautifully See next month. Donut Fly Control Line Models Near Power Lines 90 Model Aviation Jack Coan Editor important South Dadein theIa area sent picture modelers club turned out greet Kenon Visit California Owner builder flier Gee Bee Roy Wagner shown kneeling Gary Greksa holding big plane left Editor Jack Coan middle Distinguished visitor big-time California modeler Ken Willard far right hope doesnt crash kids. Steve Healey President South Dade RC Club Tom Polite Secretary/Treasurer way Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Big Milestone June 28 1982 major date AMAs history Thats day AMA granted loan almost million dollars $940000 build its new Headquarters Visitors Center Model Aviation Museum AMA President John Grigg Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski myself met morning 28th office Silver Spring MD settle final paperwork required obtain such loan others presentabout eight 10 lawyers bankers contractor us went smoothly Vince laid groundwork during previous several months provide data documentation required have ever through house loan settlement experience multiply about hundred times over get some idea what involved least four sets lawyers took partto represent bank county Industrial Revenue Bond agency us AMA paid services out Building Fund because thats way system works addition previously paid another set lawyers find us bank willing lend us money build building thats behind us now contrac tor already well building schedule calls December 1982 completion fact already startedon hand shakeas soon gotten building permit week before Vince done advance work well AMA Executive Council assembled day before loan settlementon Sunday June 27to have official ground-breaking ceremony Synopsis continued page 88 RenoJune 13-19 indicated no AMA subsidy needed event expected show profit b An unusually heavy amount recent AMA correspondence concerned safety aspects large models some positive Council action needed c Recent incidents involving full-scale aircraft models would detailed d Groundbreaking AMAs new build ing would take place Sunday June 27 construction loan settlement next day e Agenda material submission deadline Council meetings clarifiedsix weeks prior meeting f Clarification Contest Calendar format needed dispel current confusion A Minutes last April meeting approved adoption various clari fications corrections previously submitted Council members B Reports heard including Executive Vice-President following committees Scholarship Building Fund Film Projects RC Frequency Contest Director Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats part history recorded video tape photos Frank Garcher representing hobby industry previously raised about $50000 AMAs behalf presented first Presidents Legion Honor award Toledo last April simple grand affair included former AMA President Earl Witt brought gold shovel some good words former AMA President Johnny Clemens Headquarters building project initiated under Johnnys term office took shape during Earls term will celebrate its grand opening next summer during John Griggs term Future Milestone AMA will officially 50 years old 1986 time new home will well settled able host fitting celebration golden anniversary will looking ideas make whole year 1986 something special model aviation ideas hereby solicited brainstorm Jot down random thoughts Scribble pet ideas can make greatest year history Send AMA HQ compilation potential year long pro gram Maybe will have contest best ideas can carried out Food thought Meanwhile just finished great RC Scale World Championships Reno Lincoln Nats set August 1-8 Nebraska getting ready send teams other World Championships Russia Control Line Scale Sweden Control Line Combat Speed Team Race Aerobatics salt Romania Indoor So lot happening much excitement topper expected opening up new RC frequencies later year activity continues grow generate interest members can very likely add new item celebrate 86 hundred thousandth member might happen sooner10% year will 19841 Procedures Nats Sites Safety Special Inter est Groups Museum Contest Coordination Key Man Compensation addition reports NAA President re quest John Grigg recommendations replace retiring Scale Contest Board Chairman Some actions resulted reports included below C Agenda Actions following actions taken response discussions concern ing previously submitted agenda topics proposals also result some committee reports 1 Building Fund Continuance Although noted Building Fund campaign reached its basic goal $160000 over $190000 donated date ap proved unanimously continue fund raising program indefinitely help offset building construction loan expenses However noted original fund incentives patches plaques etc would contin ued beyond 1982 order initial donors would retain special recognition benefits 1982 campaign 2 Film Projects proposal produce video tape version AMAs previously ap proved films project concerning building flying RC model considered vote delay decision until next Council meet ing defeated 6 7 against 237810 ED EVP approved unanimously proceed project originally ap proved Ted White appointed chairman committee oversee project 3 Bylaws agreed several chang es needed clarify intent some sections new AMA bylaws com mittee headed Bill Mathews draft rec ommendations next Council meeting 4 Frequency Committee Bob Aberle briefed Council latest status report received unanimous approval two new Frequency Committee documents Phase-In Plan New Radio Control Frequencies New RC Frequency Identification Con trol System also approved unanimous ly Phase-In Plan mandated use AMA sanctioned competitions ef fective FCC approval new frequencies further approved Council establish position within district ranking equivalent As sociate Vice-President called Frequency Co ordinator names listed regularly along AVPs masthead Model Aviation motion passed 8 4 against 2568 1 abstained EVP 5 Noise Committee Chairman Izzo re ported committee accumulating data constructing plane utilizing known techniques noise suppression 6 1982 Nats Procedures Document Fore man reported help Charlie Spears Nats procedures will sembled book form Indoor Nats will two-day event Pershing Auditorium Lincoln NE Out door FF site will University Nebraska Field Laboratory near Mead choice particular fields according wind direction 7 Safety Committee Mathews reported Don Lowe will accept chairmanship committee after November 82 Council approved Lowes appointment committee could begin operating 1983 8 AMA Museum President announced recommendation Museum Curator Frank Ehling following have appointed members Museum Committee Dr Walt Good John Pond George Aldrich 9 Special Membership Disabled Mathews reported developed trial year membership based same rate senior citizens also proposal would distributed Council voting next meeting 10 District Youth/Beginners Coordinator Dick Crowley presented T McGinnis propos al have district representative can specialize helping youth newcomers compiling information communicating VPs AVPs available resources VP appointed ranking Contest Co ordinator term concurrent appointing vice-president motion adopt program did receive second President directed formal proposal well job descrip tion presented McGinnis before next Council meeting item further considered 11 Contest Board Procedures page Contest Board Procedures Document Analysis Proposals Contest Boards has manufacturing first several continued page 93 September 1982 91 Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four Applicants Four students have announced co equal winners 1981 Glen Sigafoose Memo rial Scholarships Glen Sigafoose founder president Sig Manufacturing Co lost life 1980 Pitts Special aerobatic biplane piloting crashed during airshow Since Glen always deeply concerned en couraging young modelers educations Sig Scholarship Program established suitable memorial supported donations Glens friends Sig Manufacturing Co AMA administering program supplement basic AMA Scholarship Program Any student AMA member has applied regular AMA Scholarship Program automatically considered Sig program basis modeling per formance financial need No set number winners picked year Dan Abel attending Central Missouri State University Warrensburg MO working Aviation Technology depart ment Dan attended first Nationals shortly before first birthday waited until eight build first model Delta Dart Since 1976 has missed competing Nationals once has also worked Delta Dart programs help start other potential modelers along path has taken Dan involved different phases model aviation including Hand-Launched Gliders RC Sailplanes Control LineScale instrumental forming RC club college now serves its president currently member McDonnell Douglas RC Model Airplane Club Thermaleers FF Club Eagle Scout has camped hiked 49 states several Canadian prov inces earned letters track crosscountry three years high school played school bands Barry Zeigenfuse working toward de gree electrical engineering Penn State made Deans List first semester active student member Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers works 20 35 hours week electrical draftsman Pollack Research Design high school wrestled Varsity Team four years received awards aca demic excellence American Bio graphical Institute Whos Among American High School Students Barry has built flown FF OHLG models member Daniel Boone Silent Fliers has competed since 1978 January 1981 issue Model Build er magazine featured Barry Young Free Flighter theMonth 1980 Nationals Barry took first place established new national record Category Ill Gas FF Senior class David Nelson enrolled aeronau tical engineering program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL completing requirements private pilots license has interested aviation life David member Central Massa chusetts Radio Control Modelers Westboro MA earliest achievements tak ing first Junior division Sport Scale 1976 Nationals J-3 Cub 1978 David took first place New England Championships Fitchburg MA flying custom Stearman 1980 flew Great Lakes T2-1 A-i Senior Expert class Nationals placed first frequently flies models airshows demonstrations New England attending Tahanto Regional High School David member National Honor Society three years rep resentative Boys State Annual State Historical Conference J Paul Trestan enrolled University Toledo majoring Mechanical Engineer ing graduated honors St Fran cis de Sales High School 1980 member National Honor Society Paul interested skiing computer program ming has worked extensively fathers business Paul has member Weak Sig nals 1978 present Toledo Flying Tigers 1976 present has served training officer Flying Tigers 1980-81 Club Champion Paul very interested RC Racing events participating Formula 1 Quarter Midget Quickie 500 races southern Michigan norh tern Ohio placed second Senior class Quarter Midget 1980 Nationals designed successful Sport Pylon plane now produces fiberglass fuselages it has flown tail dragger tricycle gear configurations congratulate 1981 winners win ners 1982 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship awards will selected among have already applied 1982 AMA Scholarship Program 1981 Sig Memorial Scholarship winners above 1RI David Nelson Barry Zeigenfuse continuing clockwisewinners Paul Trestan Dan Abel four co-equal winners program established honor Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufacturing Company Dulles Expo 82 quarter million people according post-show estimates visited Dulles Airport northern Virginia over weekend June 26-27 They saw Concorde supersonic transport C5A military transport plane lots private planes ultralights helicopters Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron twentieth birthday Dulles Airport ultramodern facility serving Washington DC metro area Dulles few American airports regular Con corde supersonic service London Paris Its spacious facilities joy traveler plane-watcher Dulles throws itself birthday party people three states turn out see show show year model air show flying part entire Expo Flying taxiway visible spectators apron observation areas terminal Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron put five rousing shows opening Expo Saturday morning Squadron exhibiting its models roped-off area shade wing C5Athe largest military transport world Representatives AMA I-IQ also turned out passing out literature answer ing questions about model aviation lot questions about AMAs new Headquarters building Reston VA few miles away announced local papers groundbreaking building Sunday local residents excited curious Luther Huxs fabulous RC Space Shuttle see September 1981 Model Aviation flew five shows team member Bill Hersh berger also member AMA Frequency Committee piloting carrier plane crowds gasped Shuttle pulled smoothly away its transport cheered wildly Luther brought rolled out right front Luther puts lot practice flaring Shuttle model looks like prototype though has much better glide ratio big Columbia Luther has now flown Space Shuttles 140 times air shows over area course big Columbia busy Sat urday too lifted off Cape Canaveral 1100 am Squadron just getting show word Columbia achieved orbit came through Luthers Columbia making its approach announced crowd just after touchdown Concorde joins show Sunday afternoons show got what probably spec tacular warm-up act air show has British Airways Concorde taking off its regularly-scheduled London trip taxied just behind Squadron setSynopsis continued page 93 listed concerns voting rules changes President ask Contest Board Coordinator communicate Boards explaining listing necessarily priority order 12 Magazine Editorial Policies response question about whether official editori al policy should exist Executive Director advised Publisher would tempt develop basic editorial guideline record also noted general Executive Council adequately can does act necessary control editorial policies 13 Special Events Director Replacement Worth reported Public Relations De partment now consists Geoff Styles PR Director Doug Pratt Special Events Manager Lou Ward PR Secretary also noted reorganized department oper ting up crowds gathered watch show rare treat Concorde lifted runway raised its nose landing gear disappeared team members knew however surprise store waited watched Suddenly Concorde reappeared landing lights bright against noon sky no 1000 feet above ground made magnificent highspeed pass right over crowd banked around Dulles Tower vanished time good No sooner sound its engines died down Phil Coopys Christen Eagle leaped air its famous snaproll takeoff show As Dick Roe teams manager announcers said Concorde tough act follow did Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron 26 air show teams sponsored AMA air show team members unpaid volun teers build fly maintain won equipment own expense team may 50 shows flying season entirely own time ating accordance plan previously approved Council 14 Plan Membership Sales Hobby Shops 15 Mailing Service Industry 15 Cost WATS Line Study above three agenda items have deferred until next full Council meeting will reported upon Executive Director 17 Publishers Meeting Discussion con sidered whether meeting editors pub lishers modeling press would helpful improving rapport between AMA no definitive action taken 18 Surplus Magazine Shipment Policy Executive Director reported under contract AMAs new magazine print er no surplus should accumulate therefore no longer problem concerning what whether charge surplus maga zines 19 Headquarters Authority Concerning Sanctions response Executive Direc tors request procedural clarification con cerning issuance sanctions under new contest coordination criteria approved issue sanctions approved coordinators meets scheduled prior May holding sanctions received meets scheduled after May 1 until coordinators resolve traditional meet conflicts 20 Membership Status After Losing CD Rating approved individual loses CD status due non-renewal membership upon rejoining shall al lowed reenter membership Leader Member status 9 3 against 48 10 21 Airworthiness/Giant Models Concern over existence unusual flying model next page September 1982 93 Scenes DuKes Expodisplays set up under wing C5A Model Aviators Normally Norace Fly Full-Scale Airports Did know fly airports have received federal funds owners/operators bound agreements certain things Well agreements referred Sponsor Assurances Sponsor Assurance No 22C requires airport operator notify full-scale aircraft condition would affect full-scale traffic airport Normally notification done Notice Airmen NOTAM effective NOTAMs should issued least two hours before airport will affected Therefore notice applies operation recommend discuss apsects airport operator towards gaining his/her assistance issuing appropriate NOTAMs Any questions concerning can referred AMA HOattention Geoffrey StylesDirector Public Relations structures such dog houses giant mod els expressed Council members regard danger potential After considerable debate motion approved 55 pound weight limit 25 kilossame Canadian weight limit imposed upon model aircraft effective immediately motion passed 12 1 against 5 As further safety measure requirement separation spectators flight line generally agreed necessary approved unanimously interim measure pending Safety Committee recom mendations minimum 65 feet distance between spectators flight line shall imposed models over 20 pounds connection criteria paragraph five general section AMA Safety Code Note Headquarters directed issue emergency notice announcing mandates effective immediately upon re ceipt notice 22 Agenda Items six weeks advance deadline submission reaffirmed President noted truly urgent emergency item could admitted agenda Council approval 23 Traditional Meets authority VPs shift dates such meets reaf firmed such shifts could affect ad jacent districts approved unanimously such changes would made after consultation vice-presidents dis tricts potentially affected also considered limit traditional meets per club per category item deemed time critical thus deferred next full Council meeting meantime Headquarters asking Contest Coordinators clubs under jurisdiction have traditional meet year Identification traditional meets published Contest Calendar capital letter T approved unanimously 24 Telephone Number Publication desirability such publication concerning elected appointed AMA officers acknowledged noted some officials wish Pros cons attitude discussed con clusion Council cannot mandate volun teer officials allow phone numbers displayed publically 25 Officer Responsibility/Authority/Lia bility Examples given whereby elected official Academy may witness unsafe flying activities discussion expressed officials minimum obli gation responsibility warn fenders Beyond legal questions appear involved need further consideration meantime aid identifying elected official Academy President directed elected officials license cards have printed appro priate title holder Also Bylaws Committee requested draft disciplinary action proposal possible inclusion Standing Rule Bylaws 26 Scholarship Criteria Ref November 81 minutes President directed Scholarship Committee draft proposal de fining add need present schol arship criteria 27 More Space VP Columns pro posal increase space magazine page per VP considered approved 5 6 against 1 3 6 7 ED Pres 3 ab stained EVP NAA 4 28NAA Mailing proposal approve mailing AMA members no cost AMA major medical insurance offer Nation al Aeronautic Association approved unanimously opening message will featured AMA letterhead stationery compliance Council directives complete package distributed review Council directed cover letter bear note effect no AMA indi vidual officer officials benefit directly health package offer 29Trans Am Raffle Noting advice AMAs legal counsel decided raffle cancelled deadline date claiming refund after date un claimed money will turned over Building Fund unanimously approved HQ offer refund raffle ticket holders upon proof purchase demand 30Awards Two Fellowships ap proved also two Superior Service awards Distinguished Service award publicity concerning will follow presentation 31Next Meeting approved next Council meeting will held Nats August 4 9 11 pm 10 minutes past NominatingCommittee meet ing adjournment 10 1 against 8 1 abstained 10 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aumescisne Vic.Pviniejmsts Roben C erodeur 406 Main Steet NauiuoNH 03060 Doe KmfttPOBooIa2873HerisaneLn.DumburMAO2332 Al NovOtfltk 4 Baverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 As Chairman Noise Committee feel important begin accumu late some data order form basis decisions actions will taken future Noise Committee Fred Kruse has appointed member com mittee has agreed accumulate data us fashion outlined letter below Although noise reduction retention flying sites heavily entwined very little quantitative information effectiveness mufflers has published have calls manufacturers provide figures effectiveness devices have several articles listing test results selected group engines mufflers date however quantity data available still sparse opinion information muffler/engine combinations will remain scarce until modelers some thing about ourselves Through network chartered clubs have ability build broad data base muffler/engine combinations enough clubs conduct noise surveys using guidelines article data collected collated sorted published might able help ourselves battle retain flying sites Certainly re sults would satisfy scientific commu nity could help us make informed choices just perhaps few fields may saved am willing serve asacollector collator sorter will send data became involved problem Early last year Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club decided would like take look muffler rule use flying field require muffler 15 cubic inch larger engines no stipulation concerning effective ness Because nearly club members deeply concerned about retaining field weve excellent compliance spirit rule occasional problem installation does show up club members nearly always suggests noise problem corrected before offend ing airplane returns field feel would like base actions quantified maximum noise level rather rule based displacement Because little information available general model press giving quantitative noise information decided conduct own survey field using simple tech niques available low cost equipment established committee decide what kind procedure would use what kind equipment would buy equipment needed conduct nonscientific survey easily obtainable sound level meter use purchased Radio Shack carries catalog number 42-3019 cost $3995 Engine rpm taken Heath kit tachometer Near ly club has member its equivalent other item needed 50 ft tape measure stake out 10 meters 328 ft between airplane sound meter technique chosen very simple can performed just few moments flying field what 1 Meas ure out 10 meters mark out two points 2 Set sound meter weighting Slow response 3 Have owner model hold ground body side op posite muffler exhaust 4 Go full throttle measure rpms 5 Point air plane sound meter 10 meters away meter knee height read sound meter 6 Repeat left right rear measure ments Always position body clear line sight between noise source meter place body directly line muffler exhaust NOTE Make sure engine size make model accurately recorded prop manufacturer model diameter pitch Left right relative look ing aft towards nose aircraft other point field relatively clear obstructions takeoff strip located least 150 yards closest trees no hard reflective sur faces within close proximity take measurements have some type re flective surfaces such building near field take measurements would appreciate would note data supply Figure 1 copy survey form using believe shape propeller well engine rpm muffler design factors noise emitted aircraft feel im portant record type propeller classify muffler design type suggest attempt made use following terms classifying design principles mufflers Expansion volume chamber larger volume cylinder FIo ThruOpen both front back allow air flow through center muffler 94 Model Aviation Engine Mfg______________ Model _________ Dispi__________ Aircraft _________________ Propeller Mfr ____________Type ________ Size&Pitch _____ x _____rpm _______ Muffler Mfr _________ Design ___________ Mods Front _______ DB Left _______ DB Right ______DB Rear ______DB Test Date//YrIMoIDay Fig 1Survey Form Tuned PipeDouble tapered cone design mak ing use reflected wave achieve improved scavanging Tuned Pipe Muffler Uses same principle tuned pipe addition shell surround second taper unit Man foldConducts exhaust gases away en gine does provide restriction expansion exhaust Restrictor Depends upon restriction free flow gases cause muffling effect Using above terms will enable muffler information coded New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Basside NY 11361 Aman VPrdents Pete Bianohini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dread, B Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Ukw 46 Cory Or. Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Settler SORandi Rd. No A-2 Sotrenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemare Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts get right down scope responsibilities demanding attention AMA vicepresident parallels US Senator Congressman share duality represen tation hand have same time duty what best ALL AMA members no matter dis trict found other hand responsible well own district have elected us represent NATIONAL problems DISTRICT problems should ALL receive consideration would give actually sitting Executive Council personally casting votes extent realize position trust taken lightly act accordingly ie thoughtfully greatest care Two Days Flying Knights can make THE FLYING KNIGHTS model flying field Lakeview Road Ham burg NJ August 14 15 assured Gil Lange President Randy Bittinger Secretary THE FLYING KNIGHTS OF HAMBURG NY INC will two days flying fun years Big Fly ing Scale Rally listed March Fig 2Example Completed Survey Form computer type muffler can used sorting generic type direction location muffler exhaust also importance engine mounted upright side-mounted muffler exhausts rear no need indicate exhaust location Any other exhaust arrangement should noted would like help project please forward information following address Fred Kruse P0 Box 849 Salem NH 03079 edition column along other Dis trict II happenings Funk Wagnalls de fines rally meeting assembly persons common purpose Gil describes clubs imminent happening words year August 14th 15th Flying Knights sponsoring first SCALE RALLY annual get-together RCers western New York northern Pennsylvania southern Canada areas have run gauntlet ofFun-Flies Own Things Airshows almost 20 consecutive years sincere opinion has never much interest excitement generated type Flying Meet have witnessed Scale rallies Northeast Canada cause unbelievable popularity type meet changing format will hosting Scale Rally year really definite trend toward Rally type get-together Lakehurst Weekend Memorial Day week end TIME Naval Air Engi neering Center PLACE exten sive air show hosted US Navy Model aircraft demonstrations included program among other events announced column last issue good time thanks Navy particu lar CO NAEC-LAKEHURST Captain RM Kraft once again allowing modelers conduct flight operations base information readers may aware fact Lakehurst has long scene model aircraft contests Hopefully will continue such years come thanks exemplary conduct site modelers have flown shot made part large throng spectators relaxing front three huge dirigible hangars large version ofOld Glory its threshold Old Time Eagles MAC Jupiter Pluvius has taken toll district spring major victim OLD TIME EAGLES annual AERO PICNIC funtype competition rained out May 23rd has now re-scheduled August 29th Famous Dean OLD TIME ERS Joe Beshar CD format consists Control Line Free Flight Rubber Electric C02 Junior RC combined Sport Old Timer highlight af fair will Balloon Bust ie buy helium-filled balloon name launch away balloon picked up greatest distance field win RC system Meantime rubbing hands glee because fee per balloon $5AJ0 proceeds will donated AMA Building Fund hours will 900 am 500 pm place Thompson Park/Lincroft NJ Exit 109 Garden State Parkway proceed 2 miles west Rt 520 Park no entry fee Sponsor ship Model Airplane News magazine refreshments courtesy Tuscan Dairies AMA Building Fund Developments expect participate ground-breaking ceremonies Reston VA June 27 Mean donation fees continues good result worthy district Earlier reported generous contributions West chester Radio Aeromodellers WRAM Show fame Blue AngelsClub NYC photographed euphoric state produced amount check ie $1500 Behind President John Isbister right Joe Wimbrna Treasurer Engine MfgOsModel 25FSR Displ 025AircraftSig Kadet JR Propeller MfrJ&ZType Zlnger Size & Pitch 0900 x 400 rpm 13800 Whispur Muffler Mfr MDL B Design Expansion Mods None Front75DBLeft9DB Right 79 ear DB Test Date 81 03 28 o/Day Inside hangar snapped photo irerft dFcnLsv srea Sheer happiness expressed view below LRJ Blue Angels club President Carmine Cutrnfelln Treasurer Stephen Greenbaum nr na some check Harbinger Spring before see first robin know spring District II jersey Coast Sport Fliers hold annual Spring RC Championships jamesburg NJ May 16 1982 marked clubs Second Annual Contest proved successful its forerunner thanks hard-working membership club expertise charge wit Ed Runkel CD Larry Kosinar Assist ant CD Bud Roane Scale CD meet boasting 69 entrants featured RC Pattern Pre-Novice Novice Advanced combined Expert/Master well Sport Scale Quarter-Scale lens caught John Massari President Interstate Mod el Flying Club preparing fly Pattern Newsletter Note Just received nice note first two issues Duck Soup its Editor Len Moscowitz also President club 117th RC Flying Group Pa ramus NJ masthead sports its motto News Isnt Fit Print Anyway sense humor like bound hit' really fine newsletter hope keep mailing list Scale Thing Note following traditional events interest District II STARS 1982 Scale Rally Olean NY July 10-11 PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competition Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY July 18 Sky Rovers Air Show 82 Phelps NY July 31-August 1 Somers NY RC Clubs 4th Annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In August 7-8 LAKEHURST NATS IN 83l Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aucolats VimPraidssta Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 2105 St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgaso OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 mailing month has brought forth controversy can ever remember Among common complaints new format contest listing liked apparent problem new format totally misunderstood new shortened format never intended replace full listings rather supple ment full listings past years space limi tations have forced magazine print couple months contest listings issues throughout heart contest season Contests scheduled later season werent listed early season maga zines lead problems modelers trying schedule time off attend meets new concept intended help alleviate problem within limi tations magazine space available space simply available list full schedule entire season its nor mal full format issue best com promise list current couple months entirety using larger format listing individual events CD addresses etc list rest contest calendar short ened form short format listings addition normal listings majority contest fliers know contact event going run may know contact can wait until full listing comes out least month before event can call contest coordinator AMA HQ de tails spite mail response Ive still feel new system better complaints result people understanding new format rather format itself second common subject mail addressed current hot issue Giant Scale airplanes trend larger heavier airplanes will stop ap propriately should stopped Most current controversy has stirred up Bob Campbells B-29 opinion few people better quali fied build fly airplane type Bob still worries think 125 pound model lane powered four chainsaw engines potential disaster type airplane hit anyone anything scary must admit am concerned about apparent awful lot people very irrate AMA has put stop type activi ty IMAA currently working some standards will limit activities expect presented AMA soon Meanwhile AMA pounding brains come up some reasonable limits problem draw line Differences opinion set limit abound thing almost everyone agrees limit necessary believe ultimately having maximum weight wing-loading horsepower way regulate activities safely stymieing further activity Giant airplanes third area controversy fueled John Griggs column two months ago relative show team activities find hard believe anyone else matter gullible enough believe shotgun loaded anything blanks agree show teams have tended get little too theatrical presentations effort make acts entertaining has led lessen ing effectiveness demonstrating public what model aviation really about go circus am thrilled high wire acts entertained clowns neither gives irresistable urge join circus Perhaps changed program simply AMA show teams AMA demonstration teams intended goals would better accomplished Dont get wrong am very supportive efforts shown show teams think programs could improved addition little trim sounds like airplanes also received quite few letters about Councils recommendation East Mississippi site next FF Team Se lection Finals personally voted against must keep mind purely recommendation President has total authority FAI matters Execu tive Council has absolutely no authority matters can make recommen dations natural trust integrity model ers received another lethal blow month received numerous calls members District Ill club member club intentionally shooting down other members airplanes dispute over enact ment some field rules Apparently has going quite worst part guy admitted confronted club meeting end result club forced expel member find another flying site opinion anyone would should hung toenails hot sun alas cant courts should find him guilty can sure H - take steps have him thrown out AMA seems Im always putting out plea help month no exception need someone will willing act frequency coordinator Basically indi vidual would act information clearing house frequency interference matters ad vising clubs potential interference exists based FCC reports well club input Its lot work requires ganized person some knowledge radio service would performing essential Any volunteers month Delaware 0 District tolumbina Maryland h torolien IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Angoante Vica-Preadans Wayne Abernetiry 9205 Canendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chamoine 205 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Sill Helws 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1O9 John Preston 7012 tlvira Court FalIn Churcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Yes have received letters three complaining about article FAI team selection sites site criteria Strangely enough three letters far western section United States opinion took very self ish view complained finals moved central east Mississippi far westerners would have travel too far cant fly competitive unless fly perfect field think its about lime some partici pants took long look program tried something help program 96 Model Aviation instead just thinking about themselves name game field best team rest column month writ ten Bob Sifleet member District IV very staunch supporter FAI Free Flight last Executive Council meeting directive issued instructing Team Selection Committee 1984 FF Team Selection Finals must held east Mis sissippi River directive welcomed team selection participants eastern half US Already District IV modeler dropped out program has dusted off models preparing 1984 team selection However individuals have voiced themselves letters perhaps others wonder directive possibility future directives became neces sary brief history team selection program effect its participants will explain 1966 team selection program changed three finals format east central west team member Contest central finals Bong Field Wisconsin site finals 1966 1968 1970 finals held Albuquerque NM because west coast par ticipants complained travel too far finals twice row finals site should rotational basis finals held Dallas TX 1972 Taft CA 1974 1976 finals held Minneapolis MN attempt re instate rotational system after having three finals row west After having unusually windy weather Minneapolis finals site criteria written requires field weather condi tions nearly perfect times before site can accepted finals site same time rule initiated allow final ists vote acceptable sites submitted clubs organizations approved finals site committee Perhaps tentional site totally meets finals site criteria Taft CA resulted finals being held Taft 19781980 again 1982 other sites voted Bong Field Wisconsin site 1966 1968 finals Sacramento CA Seguin TX fields voted down because participants west did think sites adequate under site criteria did want travel Wisconsin 1978 Texas 1982 finals site criteria idealistic sites used recent World Championships Spain Denmark Sweden would acceptable finals site excellent field Winer Neustadt Austria would acceptable because frequent rain winds experienced two three World Championships held decline participation team selection program has occurred east due having travel west six out nine central finals six last seven club Baltimore Aero Craftsmen has lost five participated program 1966 through 1972 nine participants Today four two have stated last time will go west coast because unfair required go time Reasons given have dropped out still participating happy continu al west coast finals Excessive Travel An analysis estimated distance travelled finalists east west coasts finals since central finals initiated follows 1966 1968west 4500 miles east 1500 miles Ob viously just reason time com plaints west coast participants about ex cessive travel finals 1970 through 1982west 5400 miles east 16500 miles obvious discrimi nation against eastern participants Logistics Having travel 2000 3000 miles away finals require motor cycles tents other unusual support equip ment adequately compete particularly flying finals conserve vacation time difficult expensive Time Required travel east west requires four six days way car two days flying means up three weeks vacation required tend finals west coast participants need two days total travel Attitude several letters recently received west coast modelers complaining about 1984 finals directive common opinion expressed participants good enough team California Therefore finals should Taft because close home field entire US adequate fly opinion commonly known eastern modelers appreciated What would think New York Yankees said Because win World Series often anyone else best therefore should play games Yankee Stadium because like home field advantage dont want bothered traveling away games particularly other team might have slight advantage ball park above reasons briefly describe east coast participation has declined will continue decline finals continue extremely distant locations difficult interest new modelers FAI program Lets face can obtain keep newcomers interest program realizes must fly quar ter- semi-finals year travel Taft next year repeated basis may have two weeks vacation family deserves part vacation may have financial resources travel extensively west coast finals repeated basis modelers say FAI wealthy crazy both continue fly A/2 Gas Unlimited Rubber local contests program loses potentially good FAI modelers participants eastern half country have quite patient waiting finals site rotate central and/or east Eastern modelers became quite upset after efforts Team Selection Com mittee have central site Seguin TX ignored participants west Rockies nearly unanimously voted Taft because didnt want travel distant site afraid high humidity possibility winds over five mph straw broke camels back eastern central area participants decided take action asked district vice-presidents initiate change finals site selection first step Executive Council directive finals site will east Mississippi 1984 Further action expec ted Executive Council set up rotational system finals sitewest central east west etc possibly west east west etc Also program formatmay changed insure fair practical equal team selec tion participants Alabama ida gia issippi S Puerto 9ico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 0795550 Amesata VIesJvaddits John Gorday 115 Beybery Lane iaclrgon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohmon 932 Banven Deirey Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00642 Ccl Moorenien 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherem P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrsnceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Really Flies proclaims headline newsletter Atlanta Soaring Society headline refers plane club built fact flew well enough place third against conventionally construc ted two-meter sailpianes Kirk Wheeler pilot flying floating Another club jumped group effort won doing Tn-County RC Association members live Savannah GA built entered float annual Stand Up America parade Nine RC models featured float float didnt win prizes club won expand ing local interest showing Effing ham County officials acted wisely providing club flying site first annual Alabama Fly-In well attended will probably lead second annual Alabama Fly-In Bama Flyers helped putting air show occasion crowd chose winnersa nice way get audience narticioation September 1982 97 n sluGs sun usairpianes large number man nours conssruction uu uunjs acu acm sssatcrs aunt believe won Best Show District V Fun-Fly scheduled September 25 26 same time place South Carolina Fun-Fly Champi onship Twenty trophies merchandise already waiting winners info write James Barr 127 Cherrywood Park Simpsonville SC 29681 dont know old Magnolia Clas sic Capitol City RC Club has host ed about 10 years year some 40 contestants competed five classes under stand steak dinner Saturday night worth trip dont fly contest III eels S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Amneiste VicePrsnidsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill BenoIn Quincy IL 62301 WiIIens Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenend Pkwy Owenisoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithvlle MO 64089 Helen Oleen 820 Old Bonhonane uniwreity CIty MO 63132 WIllIam 3 Snavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48789 Stan Wenson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazal Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 time read will well summer months hope summer enjoyable year Un fortunately havent able travel much year hope can next year Im still office thing have noticed about summer politics seem die down bit see have priorities straight new headquarters should under way now new building will reali ty last hope dont think end need donations have pretty good effort given district would like see effort continue come up less have borrow have used innovative ways get money have enjoyed reading about news letters Just keep up can use lots went CL Stunt contest Lexington KY past weekend guys never cease amaze pull ships out dives just right moment smearing beauties pavement nice change pace watch fly Charleston RC Society borrowed District V display booth mall show Charleston About 5000 spectators visited show Planes ranged 12-ft Tele mastpr ro 1/A rrlleronly Maybe should try something little different once above mentioned CL contest finally got meet District VI AVP Bill Zimmer have much contact him via mail best AVPs really pleasure meet him area Varna IL look Bill up loves talk about CL got letter David Cosby Mineral Point MO back asked let know Terry Vandiver giv ing free helicopter demos club group within 300 miles Give call 314/438-5683 would like see helicopter activity grow willing help make Well its picture time again month have few show Let thank sent can use lot know out take lots pictures summer Lets share first picture sent Bob Mo dica Lafayette Esquadriles Missouri taken spring meet appar ently great success Pictured Joe Fos ter St Louis winrtr Slow Combat Another guys likes crash perfectly good airplanes Im guys likes watch rest pictures taken Hoosier Hills RC Clubs first Expo letter got President Bruce Kern got off good start hope future ones just successful Enough now. 98 Model Aviation theClassic Sorry theres room a, Inn names mars MBCfl8IIB barr oeninu james err S Super Chipmunk uon norgui cues yuur iIuu en ean display just Charleston RC Society As usual Ive run out room before Ive covered news Keep em flying Richard Breeders Christen Eagle nariie MDDOI5 pIrrIre Some backbone Expo CLKaren Kidd Linda Reuter Pat Kern President Bruce Kern J06 Foster ne reau sign successTul xpo people Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disric VII Vice -Pre font PfI Sn 1U14 Birmingham M 4d0 12 Aaeieoano Vice-Prdent Jack Finc 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Aucciane ViCePreidenta Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioge St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr SO Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 40054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Take second look column mast head listing Assistant VP Associate VPs Newly appointed Art Arro Ann Arbor MI Russ Knetzger Milwaukee WI Russ took about three minutes hard persuasion now sounds eager job make room new assignments required some offsets Jim Clark steps down after several years job Iowa thanks thanks will expressed specific meaningful way Jim well John Lorbiecki Milwaukee Art Arro agreed post last December has waiting wings shuffle make room him feel now have good placement geographically people right specialty general knowledge proper communications job What does mean clubs indi vidual members means guy probably right know-how too far you can transact personally get service directly quickly have some rather dramatic threatening events district right next door fall general category bad news listen first bald misinformed reports prudent refrain comment elaboration add ostensibly bad publicity further add misinformation already broadcast other media both cases appropriate Head quarters action motion including trip Headquarters staff involvement example tell make sure appreciate appropriate responses effect good reason see much discussion due time appropriate notice will given matters hand can tell however careful Southern Indiana getting directions natives trying sort out detour routes Always get least two opinions Confounding misdirection wrong turn found myself up hills one-lane gravel road obviously way Paoli turned around Coming back presented fork direc tion left little one-lane concrete bridge over creek railings knocked off Model T deputy later told Only half car got bridge rolled off onto roof Sit ting ceiling 280ZX little light pain butt Sheriff deputies two counties finally got West Baden IN site first AAAA rated United States Indoor Championships resounding success competition Some new records reported elsewhere some notable personalities Wally Sim mers took 4th Handlaunch Glider two-flight total nineties Dr Paul Macready guest Dr MacCready spent two days watching participating helping time wind banquet gave inspired talk major theme developed man-powered flight achievement obtained through direct open-minded approach such modeler might take case Indoor modeler microfilm models Rich structure weight power other investment craft except what needed achieve task confirmed first finally achieving man-powered flight Channel crossing flight touched down beach very edge waters just crossed again return trip home West Baden shared ride Indianapolis Airport disappeared down concourse three minutes fore departure time return rental car him similar attitude parallel discipline displayed Eugene Verbitsky Russian Power flier asked him what thought new electronic timers doesnt add anything capability airplane compete Hey Thomas Arkansas Louisiana C New Mesice lsema s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Asociate VPreedents Bob riedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11808 Fulmer NE Albuqueue NM 87111 Ed Pore 1102 W Torrent Rd Grand Prasnie TX 75050 Al Robe 1904 Valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 rain around some RC fields under water finding place fly has hard Mesquite North Lake have always public parks free enter now charging fee fly thing good about now maybe can get city maintain fields better have got Bucker Jungmeister almost ready go again does always happen new airplanes Junkers have two airplanes 15 years oldan Aeromaster Gringo flew Dallas meet month Tom Street beat Pattern second Joe Gross third Larry Jenson beat Scale Bonanza second MB-S won Giant Scale Minnow big dealtwo entries following report Ed Perez Dallas meet May 22 23 Dallas RC Club held Pattern Scale flying contest Sever al younger fliers going compete decided feature column hopes encouraging others Four teenagers competed Mike Gross age 13 Altus OK placed 4th 1981 Texas NationalsNovice Robert Elliott age 14 Arlington TX 9th 1981 Nats Novice both now Advanced fliers Jeff Turner 15 Dallas TX Steve Hill 14 Arlington TX both flying Novice class first time September1982 99 ieve null ana rorner i racy make minor adjustments before competition winners Masters 1stTom Street right 2ndTed White center 3rd Joe Gross left Jeffs pit crew David Groves Steve coached older brother Tracy also experienced flier round newcomers flew showed improvement over previous can proud first performance appeared obvious two Advanced fliers Robert Mike known older Advanced fliers skilled competitors As matter fact pilot last years Southwest Championships held over Labor Day weekend Dallas remarked glad moving Expert wouldnt have face Robert Ad vanced 1982 Roberts father Dwain gan teach him fly age 11 Now Robert rescues Dwain has flying problems Mike Gross has also followed fathers example Joe Gross won third place Masters Dallas RC meet pperarys Mike Robert dueled May 15 16 HOT MACS Pattern Contest Waco TX week previous contest point differential between two pilots about half Robert placed first Mike second Dallas contest Mike flew Tipper ary Robert Johnny Casburn Xl still experimental plane yet market Robert placed first Mike placed fourth Robert Since Robert earned first Ad vanced Texas City RC Club Champi onships leading pack 21 points Unfor tunately Mike wasnt able make meet dont know would have com pared feel certain two young men would have again vying top honors over older competitors end Dallas contest four seemed truly have enjoyed experiences new skills learned some skills perfected others So let warning keep eye over shoulderthese youngsters coming up fast Thanks photographer Uvaldo Ramon Baich Springs TX Colorado S Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeIlnhls Olsirict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Ajeociave Vicu-Prad Robert Ball 2622 S CoOtmar, Casper StY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Snanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 445h Sc Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Martern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 516 S Cloudas Sioux Falls SO 57103 will receiving issue just about Nats time arc participating working Natscongratu lations efforts Worlds Largest Model Airplane Contest big thanks local Nebraska folks have worked hard assist AMA bringing meet off such spectacular fashion Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Boulevard Casper WY 82601 phone 307/265-6250 Youth Activities Coordinator dis trict shares following need youth beginners model aviation has prompted District IX VP Travis McGinnis ask draw up some guidelines goals modeling public think through youngsters today display patience acquired skills build stick tissue models usually associated begin ning modeling because hurried atti tude part adults seems limited time assist beginners success ful modeling experience first activities appointed job will compile list designs available kits categorize some sequential/logical order various types modeling ie FF CL RC lists should assistance getting useful information hands beginners beginning modelers start appropriate designs consequently experience less success crucial beginning stages endeavor Reliable simple stable flying designs must beginners will greatly increase chances beginners hang modeling diversions choices activities todays youth electronic games etc challenging exciting modeling faces its greatest challenges drawing youths its ranks keeping would helpful readers would simply flood mailbox ideas suggestions assist accomplishing first phases new job organization BAMA frequently referred Ed Whittens column Junior Flight would also great help information gathering Ill stop time telling way look modeling need ginnerswe know modeling builds characterjust look around charac ters already modeling Till another time Thanks Chuck good start important job Model Museum Flying Club Newsletter Denver CO come follow ing thoughts Jim Thomas past Secretary club currently fashionable com plain about everything intent nor view status modeling its future easy enough convinced modeling will soon cease exist due lack flying sites b costs balsa engines fuel etc c public restrictions con cerning noise usage lack enforce ment re radio frequencies d above dont believe immedi ate demise hobby reasonable conclude generation gone will no new juniors carry Now recognize may some reason concerned about nega tive items listed aboveand maybe am fully convinced average modeler 1982 has better ever before days modeler can enjoy phase hobby pre-Old Timer latest electronic benefits newest technology adhesives example equals freedom never before enjoyed total fields less numerous dedicated flying sites now cost travel has increased greatly over last decade us have available money time 1930s 1940s what future Let us accept fact will possible recreate wave enthusiasm belonged aviation post Lindbergh days assume means end interest flight end hobby deny bet ter aspects what declare whole affair fad assert joy fascination romance flight will never die Further assert modelers worldwide care takers joy fascination romance although numbers may diminish time time curious inquisitive nature man will replenish us because marvel things airborne will continue delight eye excite mind So lets worry too much should enjoy hobby motivation first place enrich through improve ment human experience pass along confidence Arizona S talilornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae l.annlois Rnchn PaIns ve,ses cA 90-274 AociwOe Viog-Pmjdnas Torn bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Veges NV 89107 Tony Capobianco 615 Laloma Ave. Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnun Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weetby CIsula Vista CA 92011 couple trips report month first fund raiser model contest Soaring Union Los Angeles SULA club put contest pro ceeds being matched club donated AMA Building Fund con test raised $105 SULA matched Fur thermore individual donations led addi tional $130 being raised total $340 contest directed Jim Barnhart wife Margaret bought silver patch Homer Swap Ron Reitz bought silver patch Thanks SULA members results contest saw Don Vickers winning Roger Roth runnerup next 100 Model Aviation three George Bass Mike Charles Ed Kennedy meet held Domin quez Hills site very next day went foothill community Altadena Altadena Methodist Church pastor Dr Barry Woodbridge unusual service planned Dr Woodbridge RC pilot planned service around aeronautical theme Models display outside church suspended ceiling inside Dr Woodbridge called service Cele bration Flight Reverend Richard Hann start proceedings prayer Rev Hann good sailplane builder flier After Dr Woodbridges sermon Living Right Altitude presented guest speaker other Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer Condor fame Dr MacCready spoke crossing English Channel Gossamer Albatross ran fellow club members Ed Lidgard John Ferrer wife Nancy pleasant surprise service Dr Woodbridge fine thing feel art idea can pursued others After club meets rec reation room church recently received $100 donation Building Fund Marion MidgeJohnson widow Hi Johnson Thanks Mrs Johnson AMA staff myself have appointed new Associate VicePresident Las Vegas area name Tom Bunker RC flier Scale main interest especially Quarter Scale Hes modeling since 1948 having started Ukies Tom charter member QSAA having served financial officer since forming Hes designer scratch build er hes no stranger aeronautics Welcome District X teamTom way newsletter editors listen up Look list AVPs top column Any within couple hundred miles dont include mailing list recently sent AMA booth Mike Lee Phoenix AZ mall show Mike sent excellent report show Un fortunately report nearly long total space allotted magazine column Ill just have give high lights show put Condors Luke AFB Cris-Town shopping mall heart Phoenix 70 models display entered 20 classes planes boats cars public voting pick winners class Over 3000 votes cast mall manager Ms Ann Junkers rented tables set up display paid plaques awarded winning models Mike says plans under way next years show plan add classes judging Saturday night swap shop auction Recently Ive cancel out some club visits because several trips Cape Kennedy However Ive asked affected clubs reschedule Im going miss FAI Scale Championships Reno because Ill off Florida want appear club write Ill see what can work out Support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible Remember youve got till end year get name plaque new building takes minimum $50 donation achieve Need booth Ill send no cost mall show whathave-you Thermals Alaska o ara on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aeinecate VIeePraidnte Al Culver 16075 var Elm Pocasello ID 83201 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vic*burg Sn. 5tokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klemash Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 290201 Sn Ave 534 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 August 15 date 9th annual Intermountain Scale Builders contest Gil I-forstman contact him 509/276-5296 has putting low-key kind Scale Peanut UC RC get-together years years event will have cate gories Rubber C02 Gas Peanut Profile UC AA UC Profile Junior event RC BIG RC Scale Others tell great contest well run just lot fun year special category will 30s era Any aircraft made decade qualifies special reward sounds like super contest takes place near Deer Park WA just north Spokane Also rumor bin comes word new IMAA chapter near Hillsboro OR will sponsor reception its great new field 21st 22nd August contest come fly us gettogether Also rumored steak fry Satur day evening nominal charge dont have contact imagine Hills boro Hobby Shop would have information 'Credit Credit,~ file Corvallis Expo essentially baby BCRC same time Jim Trump wanted remind group effort involving other clubs year Kiamath Falls group ran fun-fly Since Len Ledson won suppose coincidence excellent trophies made Roseburg Club films run Barnstormers should noted Jim said felt clubs got involved show better would Sounds good January saw first issue new newsletter Skagit RC Flyer voice Skagit Valley RC Club WA Im sure editor Chuck Bulfinch would pleased exchange other news letter persons Chuck wrote criti cisms would ignored probably said jest good thought Its criticism isnt important rather newsletter editors get little positive feedback yet kinds flak shows up goof Newsletters very important part hobby clubs function kind newsletter editor Send him something print offer help out buy him beverage little TLC helps Contest Trail Mudhole 82 held beautiful day Lately weather has great Unfortunately first day fishing season didnt see some group showed up seemed enjoy day terry Holcomb watched 60 Minutes segment Lear Fan Jerry quite hand devel opment craft built least two models part pre-production engineering tried again fly electric powered Widge Almost Haystack events tried out bugs will Out fine floatplanes no BAD crashes few dunks As usual Sky Knights put good contest 29th May went Eugene 82 Northwest UC Regionals first UC contest 4ong time im pressed scope organization premier meet Mike Hazel helpers commended fine job Naturally spent time talking people watching What could see though large group dedicated modelers doing what enjoy doing very well Met whole lot UC fliers saw some old friends lot fun doing Next year am going stay can get weekend clear people Cana da California Eugene Toy/Hobby mobile shop display of plastic UC models made Frank Macy Jim Walker display giant Fireball beautiful engine display friendly enjoyable people enjoy hobby could possibly name will forget Thanks Barons Spokane hosted 82 edition Northwest Division Scale Masters meet June 11-13 club field north Spokane Deer Park entries around 20 Scale aircraft large meet Static judging done 11th flying six rounds 12th 13th field part old airbase run way essentially east-west Naturally winds northerly Actually winds quiet around 7 pm thinking about having some flying rounds ing Saturday next year Winds Well wouldnt say too strong think wind moves RVs just breeze werent too strong As dont have results contest others discussed yet meet self well organized well run AVP eastern Washington Bruce Nelson Con test Manager Dick Carson Contest Direc tor aided host aides Bruce Carson editor Monocle filled what happening locally num ber faithful expressed thoughts feelings about Academy doings Really group need have let know what like dont like about whats going hobby SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Well Im out room till next time HAPPY FLYING September 1982 101 Taken ZilIahsoma planes Nice Kougar en tha foreground Photo Baich JUNIO FLIGHT] Box 176 Wall St Sta. New D WHITTE York NY 100050 Shanghai SRPSM AEROMODELING kind wonderful mucilage binds people together locally nationally over world become friends remain has basis understand appreciate other end World War III GI Shanghai China weekends flew Free Flight models HUANG YONG-LIANG club Jessfield Park Nixon rapprochement back touch other Yong-Liang main expertise became Control Line now gov ernments aeromodeling program organizers duties range heading development laboratory Peking running FAI team trials managing FAI Control Line teams overseas responsibility improving production quality factories manu facturing model airplane engines Recently acquired new task popularizing aeromodeling throughout China Editor new bi-monthly magazine Model Airplane have received first two issues contents very general beginner expert sport FAA history kites aerodynamics full-sized aircraft magazines introductory informative will obviously just sort vehicle needed introduce encourage develop model builders present 20000 copies being printed hope increase 100000 about 10% number grade school students very interesting item attracted first issue plan reproduced reduced size below building/flying instructions SHANGHAI SRPSM model produced kit already 400000 have sold uses expanded foam sheets wing tail surfaces spruce motor stick plastic propeller sure looks like winning way go group can make own SHANGHAI SRPSMs just little project first arithmetic drawing up plans full size Dimensions plans metric have multiply 03937 convert inches wing has 18-inch span 4-inch chord center stabilizer 11-inch span 3-inch chord center Collect bunch expanded foam meat trays home school Thicker ones wing thinner stab fins wing can made two halves make -inch longer overlap Use white aliphatic resin glue such Elmers Sobo Titebond Try out modelers am disturbed absence young people hobby until now decided go alone effort help Ive drawn up rudimentary program Im going try local level First simple note presented President local RC club Sky Squires Second program plan intend present/sell local grade school principals intend ed use AMA Cub primary vehicle augmented follow-on theory models mostly plagiarized past articles junior Flight must admit soon began run out ideas best adequately retain interest students may show necessary interest continue Hopefully BAMA wIl provide myself stimulus suggestions Bills use followup material will greatly appreciated Send Bill Brenchley RR 3 Box 307B Marion IL 62959 Thanks BAMA Needs Help BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues need assistance Send 20c postage stamp complimentary copy Star Skippers Assoc ons newsletter learn what effort about Send stamp $10 mem Workshop 01bership check Ed 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 Bill Benchby Bravo Ive just received issue Model Aviation laud initiative formation BAMA like long time ***** Keep flippin prop. next month Ii 01 t2Ol __vJlI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Limits Insurance Coverage Models Over 55 Pounds Requires Spectator Separation Flight Line Least 65 Feet Flying Models Over 20 Pounds AMA Executive Council June 26 1982after considering possible actions connection membership concerns over expanding potential danger involving large heavy models flown close prox imity spectator crowdsvoted clarify AMA Safety Code regard situa tions noted above Reflecting growing negative membership reaction publicity about large models ex pressing need line drawn some concerning AMA accommodation activity includes such models Council adopted limit already effect Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC AMA Safety Code currently says models weighing over 20 pounds single straight line must established separate spectators persons essential flight operations ncil has defined amount separation least 65 feet between spectator line and flight operations Council further defined flying models over 20 lbs weight limit per missible models flown accordance paragraph 4 General section AMAs Safety Code shall beSS lbs 25 kilograms taking actions effective immediately upon receipt information anyone involved flying models over 20 pounds Council noted general principle governs AMA insurance coverage matters less what flown flown Thus indi cated flying models heavier 55 pounds large unpopulated area such desert uninhabited lake area might very safe therefore need insurance coverage flying such models contests model demonstrations club ac tivities public might expected congregate risk exposure unaccept able AMA officers responsible establishing safety policies practices meantime AMAs new Safety Com mittee study further subject large heavy models view toward possible further modification clarification ficial AMA Safety Code Until Safety Committee produces recomendations subject however above requirements have same effect changes Code making its rulings Council noted previous lifting former 40-lb Safety Code weight limit response membership requests told good safety record models 40- 50pound weight range establishing higher limit Council indicated too models weights double previous limit have involved crash es though injuries have volved potential acceptable summary line has drawn again minimum separation between spectator flying activities has provided Meanwhile AMA Safety Committee will consider whether further safety pro visions recommended Synopsis- Executive Council Meeting 6/26-2 7 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately August 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting August should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie 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-Il 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-VIII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX AVP-IX Proxy Dick Crowley substitut ing VP Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA President Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Howard Crispin Mike Mas John Preston Frank Garcher Bob Aberle attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Carl Wheeley Publications Director Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements preliminary financial report just concluded RC Scale World Championships continued page 91 Trans Am Raffle Report April 1982 issue Model Aviation page 78 told learning fund raising raffle held connection 1981 Trans Am Rally conflicted Federal lottery laws therefore cancelled its original form required payment tickets participate same time indicated until March 1 1982 could participate revised version program did require raffle tick et purchase time appeared would possible proceed award prizes originally intended However since announcement ap pears program still problem re gard lottery laws AMA Executive Council has decided cancel program entirely offer refunds anyone purchased raffle tickets Thus awards will made offering refunds submit ticket stubs proof purchase noted cost program exceeded income ticket sales entry fees AMA souvenir sales miscellaneous donations Thus project ended deficit status hoped therefore raffle refunds will minimized request re funds since may treat purchases contributions worthy cause Rally great event will go down AMAs history tremendous model flying achievement meantime books need closed financial aspects project Requests refunds will honored time during 1982 Please send ticket stubs AMA PR Department 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 88 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New Satety Ruling Effective Immediately- Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 DATELINE REND NV Time flashes time write another column time Reno Ill try highlight few happenings seventh RC Scale World Championships So people involved effort becomes difficult list lets start Bosses Patty Groves very affectionately known WWW Contest Manager assigned myriad de tails required tie everything together husband Monty Contest Director contest magnitude means sweat worry sweat work sweat run start sweating very good job well done full thanks AMA FAI two people efforts Without two meet could have total disasterwith total success Bob Rae Underwood handled hos pitality chores escorting tour groups ladies welcoming foreign teams chasing out airport retrieve model boxes lost transit Ken Wardrip members Hill Country Flyers Club supported flight line activities chasing fliers hangar flight line Yeo man duties performed Phil Abbinanti members Reno RC Club man woman pitched bull work needed kind meet folk credit Reno area people responsible getting meet day registration subsequent happenings people made contest work too numerous men tion thanks AMA FAI go out THE CONTEST Forty three competitors representing 14 countries converged Reno Sunday registration orientation entire person neljudges jury contestants supporters AMA staff housed fed Circus Circus HotellCasino thanks support both Bill Bennett Bill Pennington Facili ties excellent people hotel warm cheerful especially Black Jack dealers took money Out field contestants assem bling checking aircraft renewing old friendships meeting new people generally getting lay land Bob Wischer tempted fly sport ship check out area allowed flying crashed minor damage takeoff due broken wire aileron servo Bob Underwood stepped Hiper Bipe flew successfully Thin air 5000 fect altitude verified attempted axial roll turned out bar rel configuration loss great gobs altitude local modeler told plans call 25 stuff 4 IT BEGINS Monday day commenced Bob Underwood flying sample flight train judges caliber judge need ed real training Field limits due parked full-scale craft planes takeoff active runway proved quite tight possible contain provided pilots exercized care Static judging began after flight judge training activities ceased noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Very brief speeches welcome Tony Aarts behalf FAI behalf AMA followed raising individual flags participating country accompanied national thems beautiful event moving almost reverent culminated Monty Groves declaring contest officially open frightening high explosive blast adjoining field timed exactly Montys final words Static judging continued after opening ceremonies Stand-off Scale judges worked late night completed 25 aircraft F4C judging Precision Scale much meticulous requiring nearly hour judge aircraft end day Monday completed five aircraft cluding perfect example Scale craftsmanship have ever seen museum cali ber reproduction Swedish Tiger Moth 7 pm team managers meeting held clear up rules questions others related operation meet Again field limits defined assure team very clear idea limits would applied Relative wind directions takeoff landings discussed occasions would require reflight meeting ended retired dinner Black Jack tables AND WE CONTINUE Flying started Tuesday morning F4 Stand-off first event go Austra lians got honor first flight soon found meaning term density altitude Takeoff successful follow ing straight flight maneuver some what low altitude low speed 180 degree turn proved fateful Ryan STM fell out air smote old Mother Earth Damage minimal again flew next round went Tuesday Wednes day successive flier going school preceeding flights eventually pilots learned handle flying 5000 feet above sea level Weather turned very warm Tuesday morning rain high winds Wednesday afternoon causing halt F4 flying FAI jury chief judge Monty Groves CD dis cussed weather limited time remain ing fly premier event F4C decided suspend further F4 flying until after com pletion F4C good decision F4C really tough contest Tough air craft competitors judges organizers workers tough everyone weather gangs up against becomes shattering Thursday afternoon Wednesday rained out Nearly Friday very hard working flight line crew headed Betty Stream last F4C flight finished mid-afternoon showed ol Mother Nature quicker US team came upon some very hard times Bob Wischer destroyed totalled de molished re-kitted etc brand new air craft very first competition flight crashing onto apron devastating manner Bob equally devastated George Rose few significant problems managed get some good flights able return home minor damage fine aircraft Earl Thompson lucky flight third round spelled dis aster recently rebuilt Focke-Woif put ting such condition probably will never fly again alL good showing single thing ashamed THE REST OF IT Im going give blowby-blow description entire contest nor am going list winners Turn back Bob Wischers special report Better should mention some happenings necessarily order happened Pic ture mind about President responding warning dust-devil blowing up field running out help lower umbrellas over judges fumbling release catch still standing after dust-devil passed holding shaft inside out umbrellaagonizingly embarrassed watching same dust-devil carrying chief judges new hat 300 yards down ramp Picture Charlie Chambers breaking up ducted fan Stand-off model its attempted first flight spending better part Tues day night Jerry Nelsons house rebuilding putting creditable second round flight destroy third round flight due loss power tuned pipe came loose Picture Bob Rae Underwood running course used car over Reno try ing find lost model box belonging Finnish team finally locating Reno Airport Picture FAI jury feigning p flight line friend d snap blackmail photo Picture delay ing meet few moments brand new Lear Fan full-scale aircraft taxi everyone rushing grab cameras quick shot picture awe stood Lear Fan model number two lifted off runway its maiden flight full view FAI participants around worlda sight never forgotten picture awards ceremony Scale contest antique home-built full-scale aircraft backdroptruly awe inspiring ITS OVER Once again AMA has successfully host ed World Championship event thanks next page September 1982 89 Presidents Corner continued people donated time effort make contestants very reason contest enjoyed meet felt well treated have said before again thank everyonewith very spe cial thank Patty Monty Groves folks done good Two years now World Champion ship Scale meet will held Le Bourget Airport near Paris France US team did fare well Reno Le Bourget. OUR BUILDING IT IS STARTED June 27 official ground breaking ceremony took place site new home impact struc ture will have future model aviation cannot measured thc cost dollars cannot measured standards now have know will first time history national model aeronautic organization will own its home contributed accomplishment can justly take pride achievement completes step final step formal opening should take place early next year day will fully discernable entity true force world aviation standing proud show world can-do organization Stand proud Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Gary Qakins Editor Prop Wash newsletter Minneapolis MN Piston Poppers Control Line club writes Contest Director testing idea has some merits idea generally accepted intangibles Contest Direc tor performs impossible test main thing CD must know use rule book Any questions answered rule book Thanks Gary agree am going continue monitor CD business continue report directly members until thing cools off Nona Suhr late Arthur Shurs wife writes am happy hear Baby engines safe arrival AMA museum looking 18-inch aluminum pro peller Bob Cowles Arts good friend avid model buddy asking around - lonely hours have resorted reading model airplane magazines including Model Aviation Art would have never believed AMA Associate Vice-President William Ken Kern Bedford IN AVP District VI writes Ive talked Jim Sears about think should have word CD issue Once CD license issued Contest Director has sanc tioned contest dont think alone will keep him up date rule changes think good CD will keep up no reason refresher exam think someone nuts bringing up After get right old CD AMA grass roots Daniel Jayne Editor Balsa Bums newsletter Port City RCers Muske gon MI writes Club member Tim Holmes flew model plane month De cember 1980 through December 1982 snow sleet wind rain hail what-haveyou contacted Hardy Brodersen asked him season flying award Tim Three months later Hardy mailed beau tiful mounted award glass over am writing thank Hardy Brodersen doing good job thank AMA Daniel am publishing information nationally see anyone can top Tims record agree Hardy think AMA district VPs doing fine job What use retrieve model air planes Nashville Tennessee Horses course knew picture right isSundowner horse lives Nashville Pretty Robin Kaye rides him around everywhere retrieve Michael Fars chuck glider Does Sundowner build fly own planes So far has shown little interest chuck gliders does enjoy eating grass Shown above snap three important Radio Control fliers Nashville TN area Left right David Smith Kathleen Millar Hanil Helman Hanil holding Tn-Pacer flies beautifully See next month. Donut Fly Control Line Models Near Power Lines 90 Model Aviation Jack Coan Editor important South Dadein theIa area sent picture modelers club turned out greet Kenon Visit California Owner builder flier Gee Bee Roy Wagner shown kneeling Gary Greksa holding big plane left Editor Jack Coan middle Distinguished visitor big-time California modeler Ken Willard far right hope doesnt crash kids. Steve Healey President South Dade RC Club Tom Polite Secretary/Treasurer way Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Big Milestone June 28 1982 major date AMAs history Thats day AMA granted loan almost million dollars $940000 build its new Headquarters Visitors Center Model Aviation Museum AMA President John Grigg Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski myself met morning 28th office Silver Spring MD settle final paperwork required obtain such loan others presentabout eight 10 lawyers bankers contractor us went smoothly Vince laid groundwork during previous several months provide data documentation required have ever through house loan settlement experience multiply about hundred times over get some idea what involved least four sets lawyers took partto represent bank county Industrial Revenue Bond agency us AMA paid services out Building Fund because thats way system works addition previously paid another set lawyers find us bank willing lend us money build building thats behind us now contrac tor already well building schedule calls December 1982 completion fact already startedon hand shakeas soon gotten building permit week before Vince done advance work well AMA Executive Council assembled day before loan settlementon Sunday June 27to have official ground-breaking ceremony Synopsis continued page 88 RenoJune 13-19 indicated no AMA subsidy needed event expected show profit b An unusually heavy amount recent AMA correspondence concerned safety aspects large models some positive Council action needed c Recent incidents involving full-scale aircraft models would detailed d Groundbreaking AMAs new build ing would take place Sunday June 27 construction loan settlement next day e Agenda material submission deadline Council meetings clarifiedsix weeks prior meeting f Clarification Contest Calendar format needed dispel current confusion A Minutes last April meeting approved adoption various clari fications corrections previously submitted Council members B Reports heard including Executive Vice-President following committees Scholarship Building Fund Film Projects RC Frequency Contest Director Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats part history recorded video tape photos Frank Garcher representing hobby industry previously raised about $50000 AMAs behalf presented first Presidents Legion Honor award Toledo last April simple grand affair included former AMA President Earl Witt brought gold shovel some good words former AMA President Johnny Clemens Headquarters building project initiated under Johnnys term office took shape during Earls term will celebrate its grand opening next summer during John Griggs term Future Milestone AMA will officially 50 years old 1986 time new home will well settled able host fitting celebration golden anniversary will looking ideas make whole year 1986 something special model aviation ideas hereby solicited brainstorm Jot down random thoughts Scribble pet ideas can make greatest year history Send AMA HQ compilation potential year long pro gram Maybe will have contest best ideas can carried out Food thought Meanwhile just finished great RC Scale World Championships Reno Lincoln Nats set August 1-8 Nebraska getting ready send teams other World Championships Russia Control Line Scale Sweden Control Line Combat Speed Team Race Aerobatics salt Romania Indoor So lot happening much excitement topper expected opening up new RC frequencies later year activity continues grow generate interest members can very likely add new item celebrate 86 hundred thousandth member might happen sooner10% year will 19841 Procedures Nats Sites Safety Special Inter est Groups Museum Contest Coordination Key Man Compensation addition reports NAA President re quest John Grigg recommendations replace retiring Scale Contest Board Chairman Some actions resulted reports included below C Agenda Actions following actions taken response discussions concern ing previously submitted agenda topics proposals also result some committee reports 1 Building Fund Continuance Although noted Building Fund campaign reached its basic goal $160000 over $190000 donated date ap proved unanimously continue fund raising program indefinitely help offset building construction loan expenses However noted original fund incentives patches plaques etc would contin ued beyond 1982 order initial donors would retain special recognition benefits 1982 campaign 2 Film Projects proposal produce video tape version AMAs previously ap proved films project concerning building flying RC model considered vote delay decision until next Council meet ing defeated 6 7 against 237810 ED EVP approved unanimously proceed project originally ap proved Ted White appointed chairman committee oversee project 3 Bylaws agreed several chang es needed clarify intent some sections new AMA bylaws com mittee headed Bill Mathews draft rec ommendations next Council meeting 4 Frequency Committee Bob Aberle briefed Council latest status report received unanimous approval two new Frequency Committee documents Phase-In Plan New Radio Control Frequencies New RC Frequency Identification Con trol System also approved unanimous ly Phase-In Plan mandated use AMA sanctioned competitions ef fective FCC approval new frequencies further approved Council establish position within district ranking equivalent As sociate Vice-President called Frequency Co ordinator names listed regularly along AVPs masthead Model Aviation motion passed 8 4 against 2568 1 abstained EVP 5 Noise Committee Chairman Izzo re ported committee accumulating data constructing plane utilizing known techniques noise suppression 6 1982 Nats Procedures Document Fore man reported help Charlie Spears Nats procedures will sembled book form Indoor Nats will two-day event Pershing Auditorium Lincoln NE Out door FF site will University Nebraska Field Laboratory near Mead choice particular fields according wind direction 7 Safety Committee Mathews reported Don Lowe will accept chairmanship committee after November 82 Council approved Lowes appointment committee could begin operating 1983 8 AMA Museum President announced recommendation Museum Curator Frank Ehling following have appointed members Museum Committee Dr Walt Good John Pond George Aldrich 9 Special Membership Disabled Mathews reported developed trial year membership based same rate senior citizens also proposal would distributed Council voting next meeting 10 District Youth/Beginners Coordinator Dick Crowley presented T McGinnis propos al have district representative can specialize helping youth newcomers compiling information communicating VPs AVPs available resources VP appointed ranking Contest Co ordinator term concurrent appointing vice-president motion adopt program did receive second President directed formal proposal well job descrip tion presented McGinnis before next Council meeting item further considered 11 Contest Board Procedures page Contest Board Procedures Document Analysis Proposals Contest Boards has manufacturing first several continued page 93 September 1982 91 Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four Applicants Four students have announced co equal winners 1981 Glen Sigafoose Memo rial Scholarships Glen Sigafoose founder president Sig Manufacturing Co lost life 1980 Pitts Special aerobatic biplane piloting crashed during airshow Since Glen always deeply concerned en couraging young modelers educations Sig Scholarship Program established suitable memorial supported donations Glens friends Sig Manufacturing Co AMA administering program supplement basic AMA Scholarship Program Any student AMA member has applied regular AMA Scholarship Program automatically considered Sig program basis modeling per formance financial need No set number winners picked year Dan Abel attending Central Missouri State University Warrensburg MO working Aviation Technology depart ment Dan attended first Nationals shortly before first birthday waited until eight build first model Delta Dart Since 1976 has missed competing Nationals once has also worked Delta Dart programs help start other potential modelers along path has taken Dan involved different phases model aviation including Hand-Launched Gliders RC Sailplanes Control LineScale instrumental forming RC club college now serves its president currently member McDonnell Douglas RC Model Airplane Club Thermaleers FF Club Eagle Scout has camped hiked 49 states several Canadian prov inces earned letters track crosscountry three years high school played school bands Barry Zeigenfuse working toward de gree electrical engineering Penn State made Deans List first semester active student member Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers works 20 35 hours week electrical draftsman Pollack Research Design high school wrestled Varsity Team four years received awards aca demic excellence American Bio graphical Institute Whos Among American High School Students Barry has built flown FF OHLG models member Daniel Boone Silent Fliers has competed since 1978 January 1981 issue Model Build er magazine featured Barry Young Free Flighter theMonth 1980 Nationals Barry took first place established new national record Category Ill Gas FF Senior class David Nelson enrolled aeronau tical engineering program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL completing requirements private pilots license has interested aviation life David member Central Massa chusetts Radio Control Modelers Westboro MA earliest achievements tak ing first Junior division Sport Scale 1976 Nationals J-3 Cub 1978 David took first place New England Championships Fitchburg MA flying custom Stearman 1980 flew Great Lakes T2-1 A-i Senior Expert class Nationals placed first frequently flies models airshows demonstrations New England attending Tahanto Regional High School David member National Honor Society three years rep resentative Boys State Annual State Historical Conference J Paul Trestan enrolled University Toledo majoring Mechanical Engineer ing graduated honors St Fran cis de Sales High School 1980 member National Honor Society Paul interested skiing computer program ming has worked extensively fathers business Paul has member Weak Sig nals 1978 present Toledo Flying Tigers 1976 present has served training officer Flying Tigers 1980-81 Club Champion Paul very interested RC Racing events participating Formula 1 Quarter Midget Quickie 500 races southern Michigan norh tern Ohio placed second Senior class Quarter Midget 1980 Nationals designed successful Sport Pylon plane now produces fiberglass fuselages it has flown tail dragger tricycle gear configurations congratulate 1981 winners win ners 1982 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship awards will selected among have already applied 1982 AMA Scholarship Program 1981 Sig Memorial Scholarship winners above 1RI David Nelson Barry Zeigenfuse continuing clockwisewinners Paul Trestan Dan Abel four co-equal winners program established honor Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufacturing Company Dulles Expo 82 quarter million people according post-show estimates visited Dulles Airport northern Virginia over weekend June 26-27 They saw Concorde supersonic transport C5A military transport plane lots private planes ultralights helicopters Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron twentieth birthday Dulles Airport ultramodern facility serving Washington DC metro area Dulles few American airports regular Con corde supersonic service London Paris Its spacious facilities joy traveler plane-watcher Dulles throws itself birthday party people three states turn out see show show year model air show flying part entire Expo Flying taxiway visible spectators apron observation areas terminal Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron put five rousing shows opening Expo Saturday morning Squadron exhibiting its models roped-off area shade wing C5Athe largest military transport world Representatives AMA I-IQ also turned out passing out literature answer ing questions about model aviation lot questions about AMAs new Headquarters building Reston VA few miles away announced local papers groundbreaking building Sunday local residents excited curious Luther Huxs fabulous RC Space Shuttle see September 1981 Model Aviation flew five shows team member Bill Hersh berger also member AMA Frequency Committee piloting carrier plane crowds gasped Shuttle pulled smoothly away its transport cheered wildly Luther brought rolled out right front Luther puts lot practice flaring Shuttle model looks like prototype though has much better glide ratio big Columbia Luther has now flown Space Shuttles 140 times air shows over area course big Columbia busy Sat urday too lifted off Cape Canaveral 1100 am Squadron just getting show word Columbia achieved orbit came through Luthers Columbia making its approach announced crowd just after touchdown Concorde joins show Sunday afternoons show got what probably spec tacular warm-up act air show has British Airways Concorde taking off its regularly-scheduled London trip taxied just behind Squadron setSynopsis continued page 93 listed concerns voting rules changes President ask Contest Board Coordinator communicate Boards explaining listing necessarily priority order 12 Magazine Editorial Policies response question about whether official editori al policy should exist Executive Director advised Publisher would tempt develop basic editorial guideline record also noted general Executive Council adequately can does act necessary control editorial policies 13 Special Events Director Replacement Worth reported Public Relations De partment now consists Geoff Styles PR Director Doug Pratt Special Events Manager Lou Ward PR Secretary also noted reorganized department oper ting up crowds gathered watch show rare treat Concorde lifted runway raised its nose landing gear disappeared team members knew however surprise store waited watched Suddenly Concorde reappeared landing lights bright against noon sky no 1000 feet above ground made magnificent highspeed pass right over crowd banked around Dulles Tower vanished time good No sooner sound its engines died down Phil Coopys Christen Eagle leaped air its famous snaproll takeoff show As Dick Roe teams manager announcers said Concorde tough act follow did Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron 26 air show teams sponsored AMA air show team members unpaid volun teers build fly maintain won equipment own expense team may 50 shows flying season entirely own time ating accordance plan previously approved Council 14 Plan Membership Sales Hobby Shops 15 Mailing Service Industry 15 Cost WATS Line Study above three agenda items have deferred until next full Council meeting will reported upon Executive Director 17 Publishers Meeting Discussion con sidered whether meeting editors pub lishers modeling press would helpful improving rapport between AMA no definitive action taken 18 Surplus Magazine Shipment Policy Executive Director reported under contract AMAs new magazine print er no surplus should accumulate therefore no longer problem concerning what whether charge surplus maga zines 19 Headquarters Authority Concerning Sanctions response Executive Direc tors request procedural clarification con cerning issuance sanctions under new contest coordination criteria approved issue sanctions approved coordinators meets scheduled prior May holding sanctions received meets scheduled after May 1 until coordinators resolve traditional meet conflicts 20 Membership Status After Losing CD Rating approved individual loses CD status due non-renewal membership upon rejoining shall al lowed reenter membership Leader Member status 9 3 against 48 10 21 Airworthiness/Giant Models Concern over existence unusual flying model next page September 1982 93 Scenes DuKes Expodisplays set up under wing C5A Model Aviators Normally Norace Fly Full-Scale Airports Did know fly airports have received federal funds owners/operators bound agreements certain things Well agreements referred Sponsor Assurances Sponsor Assurance No 22C requires airport operator notify full-scale aircraft condition would affect full-scale traffic airport Normally notification done Notice Airmen NOTAM effective NOTAMs should issued least two hours before airport will affected Therefore notice applies operation recommend discuss apsects airport operator towards gaining his/her assistance issuing appropriate NOTAMs Any questions concerning can referred AMA HOattention Geoffrey StylesDirector Public Relations structures such dog houses giant mod els expressed Council members regard danger potential After considerable debate motion approved 55 pound weight limit 25 kilossame Canadian weight limit imposed upon model aircraft effective immediately motion passed 12 1 against 5 As further safety measure requirement separation spectators flight line generally agreed necessary approved unanimously interim measure pending Safety Committee recom mendations minimum 65 feet distance between spectators flight line shall imposed models over 20 pounds connection criteria paragraph five general section AMA Safety Code Note Headquarters directed issue emergency notice announcing mandates effective immediately upon re ceipt notice 22 Agenda Items six weeks advance deadline submission reaffirmed President noted truly urgent emergency item could admitted agenda Council approval 23 Traditional Meets authority VPs shift dates such meets reaf firmed such shifts could affect ad jacent districts approved unanimously such changes would made after consultation vice-presidents dis tricts potentially affected also considered limit traditional meets per club per category item deemed time critical thus deferred next full Council meeting meantime Headquarters asking Contest Coordinators clubs under jurisdiction have traditional meet year Identification traditional meets published Contest Calendar capital letter T approved unanimously 24 Telephone Number Publication desirability such publication concerning elected appointed AMA officers acknowledged noted some officials wish Pros cons attitude discussed con clusion Council cannot mandate volun teer officials allow phone numbers displayed publically 25 Officer Responsibility/Authority/Lia bility Examples given whereby elected official Academy may witness unsafe flying activities discussion expressed officials minimum obli gation responsibility warn fenders Beyond legal questions appear involved need further consideration meantime aid identifying elected official Academy President directed elected officials license cards have printed appro priate title holder Also Bylaws Committee requested draft disciplinary action proposal possible inclusion Standing Rule Bylaws 26 Scholarship Criteria Ref November 81 minutes President directed Scholarship Committee draft proposal de fining add need present schol arship criteria 27 More Space VP Columns pro posal increase space magazine page per VP considered approved 5 6 against 1 3 6 7 ED Pres 3 ab stained EVP NAA 4 28NAA Mailing proposal approve mailing AMA members no cost AMA major medical insurance offer Nation al Aeronautic Association approved unanimously opening message will featured AMA letterhead stationery compliance Council directives complete package distributed review Council directed cover letter bear note effect no AMA indi vidual officer officials benefit directly health package offer 29Trans Am Raffle Noting advice AMAs legal counsel decided raffle cancelled deadline date claiming refund after date un claimed money will turned over Building Fund unanimously approved HQ offer refund raffle ticket holders upon proof purchase demand 30Awards Two Fellowships ap proved also two Superior Service awards Distinguished Service award publicity concerning will follow presentation 31Next Meeting approved next Council meeting will held Nats August 4 9 11 pm 10 minutes past NominatingCommittee meet ing adjournment 10 1 against 8 1 abstained 10 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aumescisne Vic.Pviniejmsts Roben C erodeur 406 Main Steet NauiuoNH 03060 Doe KmfttPOBooIa2873HerisaneLn.DumburMAO2332 Al NovOtfltk 4 Baverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 As Chairman Noise Committee feel important begin accumu late some data order form basis decisions actions will taken future Noise Committee Fred Kruse has appointed member com mittee has agreed accumulate data us fashion outlined letter below Although noise reduction retention flying sites heavily entwined very little quantitative information effectiveness mufflers has published have calls manufacturers provide figures effectiveness devices have several articles listing test results selected group engines mufflers date however quantity data available still sparse opinion information muffler/engine combinations will remain scarce until modelers some thing about ourselves Through network chartered clubs have ability build broad data base muffler/engine combinations enough clubs conduct noise surveys using guidelines article data collected collated sorted published might able help ourselves battle retain flying sites Certainly re sults would satisfy scientific commu nity could help us make informed choices just perhaps few fields may saved am willing serve asacollector collator sorter will send data became involved problem Early last year Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club decided would like take look muffler rule use flying field require muffler 15 cubic inch larger engines no stipulation concerning effective ness Because nearly club members deeply concerned about retaining field weve excellent compliance spirit rule occasional problem installation does show up club members nearly always suggests noise problem corrected before offend ing airplane returns field feel would like base actions quantified maximum noise level rather rule based displacement Because little information available general model press giving quantitative noise information decided conduct own survey field using simple tech niques available low cost equipment established committee decide what kind procedure would use what kind equipment would buy equipment needed conduct nonscientific survey easily obtainable sound level meter use purchased Radio Shack carries catalog number 42-3019 cost $3995 Engine rpm taken Heath kit tachometer Near ly club has member its equivalent other item needed 50 ft tape measure stake out 10 meters 328 ft between airplane sound meter technique chosen very simple can performed just few moments flying field what 1 Meas ure out 10 meters mark out two points 2 Set sound meter weighting Slow response 3 Have owner model hold ground body side op posite muffler exhaust 4 Go full throttle measure rpms 5 Point air plane sound meter 10 meters away meter knee height read sound meter 6 Repeat left right rear measure ments Always position body clear line sight between noise source meter place body directly line muffler exhaust NOTE Make sure engine size make model accurately recorded prop manufacturer model diameter pitch Left right relative look ing aft towards nose aircraft other point field relatively clear obstructions takeoff strip located least 150 yards closest trees no hard reflective sur faces within close proximity take measurements have some type re flective surfaces such building near field take measurements would appreciate would note data supply Figure 1 copy survey form using believe shape propeller well engine rpm muffler design factors noise emitted aircraft feel im portant record type propeller classify muffler design type suggest attempt made use following terms classifying design principles mufflers Expansion volume chamber larger volume cylinder FIo ThruOpen both front back allow air flow through center muffler 94 Model Aviation Engine Mfg______________ Model _________ Dispi__________ Aircraft _________________ Propeller Mfr ____________Type ________ Size&Pitch _____ x _____rpm _______ Muffler Mfr _________ Design ___________ Mods Front _______ DB Left _______ DB Right ______DB Rear ______DB Test Date//YrIMoIDay Fig 1Survey Form Tuned PipeDouble tapered cone design mak ing use reflected wave achieve improved scavanging Tuned Pipe Muffler Uses same principle tuned pipe addition shell surround second taper unit Man foldConducts exhaust gases away en gine does provide restriction expansion exhaust Restrictor Depends upon restriction free flow gases cause muffling effect Using above terms will enable muffler information coded New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Basside NY 11361 Aman VPrdents Pete Bianohini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dread, B Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Ukw 46 Cory Or. Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Settler SORandi Rd. No A-2 Sotrenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemare Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts get right down scope responsibilities demanding attention AMA vicepresident parallels US Senator Congressman share duality represen tation hand have same time duty what best ALL AMA members no matter dis trict found other hand responsible well own district have elected us represent NATIONAL problems DISTRICT problems should ALL receive consideration would give actually sitting Executive Council personally casting votes extent realize position trust taken lightly act accordingly ie thoughtfully greatest care Two Days Flying Knights can make THE FLYING KNIGHTS model flying field Lakeview Road Ham burg NJ August 14 15 assured Gil Lange President Randy Bittinger Secretary THE FLYING KNIGHTS OF HAMBURG NY INC will two days flying fun years Big Fly ing Scale Rally listed March Fig 2Example Completed Survey Form computer type muffler can used sorting generic type direction location muffler exhaust also importance engine mounted upright side-mounted muffler exhausts rear no need indicate exhaust location Any other exhaust arrangement should noted would like help project please forward information following address Fred Kruse P0 Box 849 Salem NH 03079 edition column along other Dis trict II happenings Funk Wagnalls de fines rally meeting assembly persons common purpose Gil describes clubs imminent happening words year August 14th 15th Flying Knights sponsoring first SCALE RALLY annual get-together RCers western New York northern Pennsylvania southern Canada areas have run gauntlet ofFun-Flies Own Things Airshows almost 20 consecutive years sincere opinion has never much interest excitement generated type Flying Meet have witnessed Scale rallies Northeast Canada cause unbelievable popularity type meet changing format will hosting Scale Rally year really definite trend toward Rally type get-together Lakehurst Weekend Memorial Day week end TIME Naval Air Engi neering Center PLACE exten sive air show hosted US Navy Model aircraft demonstrations included program among other events announced column last issue good time thanks Navy particu lar CO NAEC-LAKEHURST Captain RM Kraft once again allowing modelers conduct flight operations base information readers may aware fact Lakehurst has long scene model aircraft contests Hopefully will continue such years come thanks exemplary conduct site modelers have flown shot made part large throng spectators relaxing front three huge dirigible hangars large version ofOld Glory its threshold Old Time Eagles MAC Jupiter Pluvius has taken toll district spring major victim OLD TIME EAGLES annual AERO PICNIC funtype competition rained out May 23rd has now re-scheduled August 29th Famous Dean OLD TIME ERS Joe Beshar CD format consists Control Line Free Flight Rubber Electric C02 Junior RC combined Sport Old Timer highlight af fair will Balloon Bust ie buy helium-filled balloon name launch away balloon picked up greatest distance field win RC system Meantime rubbing hands glee because fee per balloon $5AJ0 proceeds will donated AMA Building Fund hours will 900 am 500 pm place Thompson Park/Lincroft NJ Exit 109 Garden State Parkway proceed 2 miles west Rt 520 Park no entry fee Sponsor ship Model Airplane News magazine refreshments courtesy Tuscan Dairies AMA Building Fund Developments expect participate ground-breaking ceremonies Reston VA June 27 Mean donation fees continues good result worthy district Earlier reported generous contributions West chester Radio Aeromodellers WRAM Show fame Blue AngelsClub NYC photographed euphoric state produced amount check ie $1500 Behind President John Isbister right Joe Wimbrna Treasurer Engine MfgOsModel 25FSR Displ 025AircraftSig Kadet JR Propeller MfrJ&ZType Zlnger Size & Pitch 0900 x 400 rpm 13800 Whispur Muffler Mfr MDL B Design Expansion Mods None Front75DBLeft9DB Right 79 ear DB Test Date 81 03 28 o/Day Inside hangar snapped photo irerft dFcnLsv srea Sheer happiness expressed view below LRJ Blue Angels club President Carmine Cutrnfelln Treasurer Stephen Greenbaum nr na some check Harbinger Spring before see first robin know spring District II jersey Coast Sport Fliers hold annual Spring RC Championships jamesburg NJ May 16 1982 marked clubs Second Annual Contest proved successful its forerunner thanks hard-working membership club expertise charge wit Ed Runkel CD Larry Kosinar Assist ant CD Bud Roane Scale CD meet boasting 69 entrants featured RC Pattern Pre-Novice Novice Advanced combined Expert/Master well Sport Scale Quarter-Scale lens caught John Massari President Interstate Mod el Flying Club preparing fly Pattern Newsletter Note Just received nice note first two issues Duck Soup its Editor Len Moscowitz also President club 117th RC Flying Group Pa ramus NJ masthead sports its motto News Isnt Fit Print Anyway sense humor like bound hit' really fine newsletter hope keep mailing list Scale Thing Note following traditional events interest District II STARS 1982 Scale Rally Olean NY July 10-11 PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competition Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY July 18 Sky Rovers Air Show 82 Phelps NY July 31-August 1 Somers NY RC Clubs 4th Annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In August 7-8 LAKEHURST NATS IN 83l Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aucolats VimPraidssta Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 2105 St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgaso OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 mailing month has brought forth controversy can ever remember Among common complaints new format contest listing liked apparent problem new format totally misunderstood new shortened format never intended replace full listings rather supple ment full listings past years space limi tations have forced magazine print couple months contest listings issues throughout heart contest season Contests scheduled later season werent listed early season maga zines lead problems modelers trying schedule time off attend meets new concept intended help alleviate problem within limi tations magazine space available space simply available list full schedule entire season its nor mal full format issue best com promise list current couple months entirety using larger format listing individual events CD addresses etc list rest contest calendar short ened form short format listings addition normal listings majority contest fliers know contact event going run may know contact can wait until full listing comes out least month before event can call contest coordinator AMA HQ de tails spite mail response Ive still feel new system better complaints result people understanding new format rather format itself second common subject mail addressed current hot issue Giant Scale airplanes trend larger heavier airplanes will stop ap propriately should stopped Most current controversy has stirred up Bob Campbells B-29 opinion few people better quali fied build fly airplane type Bob still worries think 125 pound model lane powered four chainsaw engines potential disaster type airplane hit anyone anything scary must admit am concerned about apparent awful lot people very irrate AMA has put stop type activi ty IMAA currently working some standards will limit activities expect presented AMA soon Meanwhile AMA pounding brains come up some reasonable limits problem draw line Differences opinion set limit abound thing almost everyone agrees limit necessary believe ultimately having maximum weight wing-loading horsepower way regulate activities safely stymieing further activity Giant airplanes third area controversy fueled John Griggs column two months ago relative show team activities find hard believe anyone else matter gullible enough believe shotgun loaded anything blanks agree show teams have tended get little too theatrical presentations effort make acts entertaining has led lessen ing effectiveness demonstrating public what model aviation really about go circus am thrilled high wire acts entertained clowns neither gives irresistable urge join circus Perhaps changed program simply AMA show teams AMA demonstration teams intended goals would better accomplished Dont get wrong am very supportive efforts shown show teams think programs could improved addition little trim sounds like airplanes also received quite few letters about Councils recommendation East Mississippi site next FF Team Se lection Finals personally voted against must keep mind purely recommendation President has total authority FAI matters Execu tive Council has absolutely no authority matters can make recommen dations natural trust integrity model ers received another lethal blow month received numerous calls members District Ill club member club intentionally shooting down other members airplanes dispute over enact ment some field rules Apparently has going quite worst part guy admitted confronted club meeting end result club forced expel member find another flying site opinion anyone would should hung toenails hot sun alas cant courts should find him guilty can sure H - take steps have him thrown out AMA seems Im always putting out plea help month no exception need someone will willing act frequency coordinator Basically indi vidual would act information clearing house frequency interference matters ad vising clubs potential interference exists based FCC reports well club input Its lot work requires ganized person some knowledge radio service would performing essential Any volunteers month Delaware 0 District tolumbina Maryland h torolien IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Angoante Vica-Preadans Wayne Abernetiry 9205 Canendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chamoine 205 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Sill Helws 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1O9 John Preston 7012 tlvira Court FalIn Churcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Yes have received letters three complaining about article FAI team selection sites site criteria Strangely enough three letters far western section United States opinion took very self ish view complained finals moved central east Mississippi far westerners would have travel too far cant fly competitive unless fly perfect field think its about lime some partici pants took long look program tried something help program 96 Model Aviation instead just thinking about themselves name game field best team rest column month writ ten Bob Sifleet member District IV very staunch supporter FAI Free Flight last Executive Council meeting directive issued instructing Team Selection Committee 1984 FF Team Selection Finals must held east Mis sissippi River directive welcomed team selection participants eastern half US Already District IV modeler dropped out program has dusted off models preparing 1984 team selection However individuals have voiced themselves letters perhaps others wonder directive possibility future directives became neces sary brief history team selection program effect its participants will explain 1966 team selection program changed three finals format east central west team member Contest central finals Bong Field Wisconsin site finals 1966 1968 1970 finals held Albuquerque NM because west coast par ticipants complained travel too far finals twice row finals site should rotational basis finals held Dallas TX 1972 Taft CA 1974 1976 finals held Minneapolis MN attempt re instate rotational system after having three finals row west After having unusually windy weather Minneapolis finals site criteria written requires field weather condi tions nearly perfect times before site can accepted finals site same time rule initiated allow final ists vote acceptable sites submitted clubs organizations approved finals site committee Perhaps tentional site totally meets finals site criteria Taft CA resulted finals being held Taft 19781980 again 1982 other sites voted Bong Field Wisconsin site 1966 1968 finals Sacramento CA Seguin TX fields voted down because participants west did think sites adequate under site criteria did want travel Wisconsin 1978 Texas 1982 finals site criteria idealistic sites used recent World Championships Spain Denmark Sweden would acceptable finals site excellent field Winer Neustadt Austria would acceptable because frequent rain winds experienced two three World Championships held decline participation team selection program has occurred east due having travel west six out nine central finals six last seven club Baltimore Aero Craftsmen has lost five participated program 1966 through 1972 nine participants Today four two have stated last time will go west coast because unfair required go time Reasons given have dropped out still participating happy continu al west coast finals Excessive Travel An analysis estimated distance travelled finalists east west coasts finals since central finals initiated follows 1966 1968west 4500 miles east 1500 miles Ob viously just reason time com plaints west coast participants about ex cessive travel finals 1970 through 1982west 5400 miles east 16500 miles obvious discrimi nation against eastern participants Logistics Having travel 2000 3000 miles away finals require motor cycles tents other unusual support equip ment adequately compete particularly flying finals conserve vacation time difficult expensive Time Required travel east west requires four six days way car two days flying means up three weeks vacation required tend finals west coast participants need two days total travel Attitude several letters recently received west coast modelers complaining about 1984 finals directive common opinion expressed participants good enough team California Therefore finals should Taft because close home field entire US adequate fly opinion commonly known eastern modelers appreciated What would think New York Yankees said Because win World Series often anyone else best therefore should play games Yankee Stadium because like home field advantage dont want bothered traveling away games particularly other team might have slight advantage ball park above reasons briefly describe east coast participation has declined will continue decline finals continue extremely distant locations difficult interest new modelers FAI program Lets face can obtain keep newcomers interest program realizes must fly quar ter- semi-finals year travel Taft next year repeated basis may have two weeks vacation family deserves part vacation may have financial resources travel extensively west coast finals repeated basis modelers say FAI wealthy crazy both continue fly A/2 Gas Unlimited Rubber local contests program loses potentially good FAI modelers participants eastern half country have quite patient waiting finals site rotate central and/or east Eastern modelers became quite upset after efforts Team Selection Com mittee have central site Seguin TX ignored participants west Rockies nearly unanimously voted Taft because didnt want travel distant site afraid high humidity possibility winds over five mph straw broke camels back eastern central area participants decided take action asked district vice-presidents initiate change finals site selection first step Executive Council directive finals site will east Mississippi 1984 Further action expec ted Executive Council set up rotational system finals sitewest central east west etc possibly west east west etc Also program formatmay changed insure fair practical equal team selec tion participants Alabama ida gia issippi S Puerto 9ico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 0795550 Amesata VIesJvaddits John Gorday 115 Beybery Lane iaclrgon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohmon 932 Banven Deirey Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00642 Ccl Moorenien 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherem P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrsnceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Really Flies proclaims headline newsletter Atlanta Soaring Society headline refers plane club built fact flew well enough place third against conventionally construc ted two-meter sailpianes Kirk Wheeler pilot flying floating Another club jumped group effort won doing Tn-County RC Association members live Savannah GA built entered float annual Stand Up America parade Nine RC models featured float float didnt win prizes club won expand ing local interest showing Effing ham County officials acted wisely providing club flying site first annual Alabama Fly-In well attended will probably lead second annual Alabama Fly-In Bama Flyers helped putting air show occasion crowd chose winnersa nice way get audience narticioation September 1982 97 n sluGs sun usairpianes large number man nours conssruction uu uunjs acu acm sssatcrs aunt believe won Best Show District V Fun-Fly scheduled September 25 26 same time place South Carolina Fun-Fly Champi onship Twenty trophies merchandise already waiting winners info write James Barr 127 Cherrywood Park Simpsonville SC 29681 dont know old Magnolia Clas sic Capitol City RC Club has host ed about 10 years year some 40 contestants competed five classes under stand steak dinner Saturday night worth trip dont fly contest III eels S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Amneiste VicePrsnidsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill BenoIn Quincy IL 62301 WiIIens Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenend Pkwy Owenisoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithvlle MO 64089 Helen Oleen 820 Old Bonhonane uniwreity CIty MO 63132 WIllIam 3 Snavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48789 Stan Wenson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazal Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 time read will well summer months hope summer enjoyable year Un fortunately havent able travel much year hope can next year Im still office thing have noticed about summer politics seem die down bit see have priorities straight new headquarters should under way now new building will reali ty last hope dont think end need donations have pretty good effort given district would like see effort continue come up less have borrow have used innovative ways get money have enjoyed reading about news letters Just keep up can use lots went CL Stunt contest Lexington KY past weekend guys never cease amaze pull ships out dives just right moment smearing beauties pavement nice change pace watch fly Charleston RC Society borrowed District V display booth mall show Charleston About 5000 spectators visited show Planes ranged 12-ft Tele mastpr ro 1/A rrlleronly Maybe should try something little different once above mentioned CL contest finally got meet District VI AVP Bill Zimmer have much contact him via mail best AVPs really pleasure meet him area Varna IL look Bill up loves talk about CL got letter David Cosby Mineral Point MO back asked let know Terry Vandiver giv ing free helicopter demos club group within 300 miles Give call 314/438-5683 would like see helicopter activity grow willing help make Well its picture time again month have few show Let thank sent can use lot know out take lots pictures summer Lets share first picture sent Bob Mo dica Lafayette Esquadriles Missouri taken spring meet appar ently great success Pictured Joe Fos ter St Louis winrtr Slow Combat Another guys likes crash perfectly good airplanes Im guys likes watch rest pictures taken Hoosier Hills RC Clubs first Expo letter got President Bruce Kern got off good start hope future ones just successful Enough now. 98 Model Aviation theClassic Sorry theres room a, Inn names mars MBCfl8IIB barr oeninu james err S Super Chipmunk uon norgui cues yuur iIuu en ean display just Charleston RC Society As usual Ive run out room before Ive covered news Keep em flying Richard Breeders Christen Eagle nariie MDDOI5 pIrrIre Some backbone Expo CLKaren Kidd Linda Reuter Pat Kern President Bruce Kern J06 Foster ne reau sign successTul xpo people Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disric VII Vice -Pre font PfI Sn 1U14 Birmingham M 4d0 12 Aaeieoano Vice-Prdent Jack Finc 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Aucciane ViCePreidenta Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioge St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr SO Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 40054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Take second look column mast head listing Assistant VP Associate VPs Newly appointed Art Arro Ann Arbor MI Russ Knetzger Milwaukee WI Russ took about three minutes hard persuasion now sounds eager job make room new assignments required some offsets Jim Clark steps down after several years job Iowa thanks thanks will expressed specific meaningful way Jim well John Lorbiecki Milwaukee Art Arro agreed post last December has waiting wings shuffle make room him feel now have good placement geographically people right specialty general knowledge proper communications job What does mean clubs indi vidual members means guy probably right know-how too far you can transact personally get service directly quickly have some rather dramatic threatening events district right next door fall general category bad news listen first bald misinformed reports prudent refrain comment elaboration add ostensibly bad publicity further add misinformation already broadcast other media both cases appropriate Head quarters action motion including trip Headquarters staff involvement example tell make sure appreciate appropriate responses effect good reason see much discussion due time appropriate notice will given matters hand can tell however careful Southern Indiana getting directions natives trying sort out detour routes Always get least two opinions Confounding misdirection wrong turn found myself up hills one-lane gravel road obviously way Paoli turned around Coming back presented fork direc tion left little one-lane concrete bridge over creek railings knocked off Model T deputy later told Only half car got bridge rolled off onto roof Sit ting ceiling 280ZX little light pain butt Sheriff deputies two counties finally got West Baden IN site first AAAA rated United States Indoor Championships resounding success competition Some new records reported elsewhere some notable personalities Wally Sim mers took 4th Handlaunch Glider two-flight total nineties Dr Paul Macready guest Dr MacCready spent two days watching participating helping time wind banquet gave inspired talk major theme developed man-powered flight achievement obtained through direct open-minded approach such modeler might take case Indoor modeler microfilm models Rich structure weight power other investment craft except what needed achieve task confirmed first finally achieving man-powered flight Channel crossing flight touched down beach very edge waters just crossed again return trip home West Baden shared ride Indianapolis Airport disappeared down concourse three minutes fore departure time return rental car him similar attitude parallel discipline displayed Eugene Verbitsky Russian Power flier asked him what thought new electronic timers doesnt add anything capability airplane compete Hey Thomas Arkansas Louisiana C New Mesice lsema s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Asociate VPreedents Bob riedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11808 Fulmer NE Albuqueue NM 87111 Ed Pore 1102 W Torrent Rd Grand Prasnie TX 75050 Al Robe 1904 Valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 rain around some RC fields under water finding place fly has hard Mesquite North Lake have always public parks free enter now charging fee fly thing good about now maybe can get city maintain fields better have got Bucker Jungmeister almost ready go again does always happen new airplanes Junkers have two airplanes 15 years oldan Aeromaster Gringo flew Dallas meet month Tom Street beat Pattern second Joe Gross third Larry Jenson beat Scale Bonanza second MB-S won Giant Scale Minnow big dealtwo entries following report Ed Perez Dallas meet May 22 23 Dallas RC Club held Pattern Scale flying contest Sever al younger fliers going compete decided feature column hopes encouraging others Four teenagers competed Mike Gross age 13 Altus OK placed 4th 1981 Texas NationalsNovice Robert Elliott age 14 Arlington TX 9th 1981 Nats Novice both now Advanced fliers Jeff Turner 15 Dallas TX Steve Hill 14 Arlington TX both flying Novice class first time September1982 99 ieve null ana rorner i racy make minor adjustments before competition winners Masters 1stTom Street right 2ndTed White center 3rd Joe Gross left Jeffs pit crew David Groves Steve coached older brother Tracy also experienced flier round newcomers flew showed improvement over previous can proud first performance appeared obvious two Advanced fliers Robert Mike known older Advanced fliers skilled competitors As matter fact pilot last years Southwest Championships held over Labor Day weekend Dallas remarked glad moving Expert wouldnt have face Robert Ad vanced 1982 Roberts father Dwain gan teach him fly age 11 Now Robert rescues Dwain has flying problems Mike Gross has also followed fathers example Joe Gross won third place Masters Dallas RC meet pperarys Mike Robert dueled May 15 16 HOT MACS Pattern Contest Waco TX week previous contest point differential between two pilots about half Robert placed first Mike second Dallas contest Mike flew Tipper ary Robert Johnny Casburn Xl still experimental plane yet market Robert placed first Mike placed fourth Robert Since Robert earned first Ad vanced Texas City RC Club Champi onships leading pack 21 points Unfor tunately Mike wasnt able make meet dont know would have com pared feel certain two young men would have again vying top honors over older competitors end Dallas contest four seemed truly have enjoyed experiences new skills learned some skills perfected others So let warning keep eye over shoulderthese youngsters coming up fast Thanks photographer Uvaldo Ramon Baich Springs TX Colorado S Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeIlnhls Olsirict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Ajeociave Vicu-Prad Robert Ball 2622 S CoOtmar, Casper StY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Snanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 445h Sc Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Martern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 516 S Cloudas Sioux Falls SO 57103 will receiving issue just about Nats time arc participating working Natscongratu lations efforts Worlds Largest Model Airplane Contest big thanks local Nebraska folks have worked hard assist AMA bringing meet off such spectacular fashion Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Boulevard Casper WY 82601 phone 307/265-6250 Youth Activities Coordinator dis trict shares following need youth beginners model aviation has prompted District IX VP Travis McGinnis ask draw up some guidelines goals modeling public think through youngsters today display patience acquired skills build stick tissue models usually associated begin ning modeling because hurried atti tude part adults seems limited time assist beginners success ful modeling experience first activities appointed job will compile list designs available kits categorize some sequential/logical order various types modeling ie FF CL RC lists should assistance getting useful information hands beginners beginning modelers start appropriate designs consequently experience less success crucial beginning stages endeavor Reliable simple stable flying designs must beginners will greatly increase chances beginners hang modeling diversions choices activities todays youth electronic games etc challenging exciting modeling faces its greatest challenges drawing youths its ranks keeping would helpful readers would simply flood mailbox ideas suggestions assist accomplishing first phases new job organization BAMA frequently referred Ed Whittens column Junior Flight would also great help information gathering Ill stop time telling way look modeling need ginnerswe know modeling builds characterjust look around charac ters already modeling Till another time Thanks Chuck good start important job Model Museum Flying Club Newsletter Denver CO come follow ing thoughts Jim Thomas past Secretary club currently fashionable com plain about everything intent nor view status modeling its future easy enough convinced modeling will soon cease exist due lack flying sites b costs balsa engines fuel etc c public restrictions con cerning noise usage lack enforce ment re radio frequencies d above dont believe immedi ate demise hobby reasonable conclude generation gone will no new juniors carry Now recognize may some reason concerned about nega tive items listed aboveand maybe am fully convinced average modeler 1982 has better ever before days modeler can enjoy phase hobby pre-Old Timer latest electronic benefits newest technology adhesives example equals freedom never before enjoyed total fields less numerous dedicated flying sites now cost travel has increased greatly over last decade us have available money time 1930s 1940s what future Let us accept fact will possible recreate wave enthusiasm belonged aviation post Lindbergh days assume means end interest flight end hobby deny bet ter aspects what declare whole affair fad assert joy fascination romance flight will never die Further assert modelers worldwide care takers joy fascination romance although numbers may diminish time time curious inquisitive nature man will replenish us because marvel things airborne will continue delight eye excite mind So lets worry too much should enjoy hobby motivation first place enrich through improve ment human experience pass along confidence Arizona S talilornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae l.annlois Rnchn PaIns ve,ses cA 90-274 AociwOe Viog-Pmjdnas Torn bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Veges NV 89107 Tony Capobianco 615 Laloma Ave. Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnun Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weetby CIsula Vista CA 92011 couple trips report month first fund raiser model contest Soaring Union Los Angeles SULA club put contest pro ceeds being matched club donated AMA Building Fund con test raised $105 SULA matched Fur thermore individual donations led addi tional $130 being raised total $340 contest directed Jim Barnhart wife Margaret bought silver patch Homer Swap Ron Reitz bought silver patch Thanks SULA members results contest saw Don Vickers winning Roger Roth runnerup next 100 Model Aviation three George Bass Mike Charles Ed Kennedy meet held Domin quez Hills site very next day went foothill community Altadena Altadena Methodist Church pastor Dr Barry Woodbridge unusual service planned Dr Woodbridge RC pilot planned service around aeronautical theme Models display outside church suspended ceiling inside Dr Woodbridge called service Cele bration Flight Reverend Richard Hann start proceedings prayer Rev Hann good sailplane builder flier After Dr Woodbridges sermon Living Right Altitude presented guest speaker other Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer Condor fame Dr MacCready spoke crossing English Channel Gossamer Albatross ran fellow club members Ed Lidgard John Ferrer wife Nancy pleasant surprise service Dr Woodbridge fine thing feel art idea can pursued others After club meets rec reation room church recently received $100 donation Building Fund Marion MidgeJohnson widow Hi Johnson Thanks Mrs Johnson AMA staff myself have appointed new Associate VicePresident Las Vegas area name Tom Bunker RC flier Scale main interest especially Quarter Scale Hes modeling since 1948 having started Ukies Tom charter member QSAA having served financial officer since forming Hes designer scratch build er hes no stranger aeronautics Welcome District X teamTom way newsletter editors listen up Look list AVPs top column Any within couple hundred miles dont include mailing list recently sent AMA booth Mike Lee Phoenix AZ mall show Mike sent excellent report show Un fortunately report nearly long total space allotted magazine column Ill just have give high lights show put Condors Luke AFB Cris-Town shopping mall heart Phoenix 70 models display entered 20 classes planes boats cars public voting pick winners class Over 3000 votes cast mall manager Ms Ann Junkers rented tables set up display paid plaques awarded winning models Mike says plans under way next years show plan add classes judging Saturday night swap shop auction Recently Ive cancel out some club visits because several trips Cape Kennedy However Ive asked affected clubs reschedule Im going miss FAI Scale Championships Reno because Ill off Florida want appear club write Ill see what can work out Support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible Remember youve got till end year get name plaque new building takes minimum $50 donation achieve Need booth Ill send no cost mall show whathave-you Thermals Alaska o ara on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aeinecate VIeePraidnte Al Culver 16075 var Elm Pocasello ID 83201 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vic*burg Sn. 5tokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klemash Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 290201 Sn Ave 534 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 August 15 date 9th annual Intermountain Scale Builders contest Gil I-forstman contact him 509/276-5296 has putting low-key kind Scale Peanut UC RC get-together years years event will have cate gories Rubber C02 Gas Peanut Profile UC AA UC Profile Junior event RC BIG RC Scale Others tell great contest well run just lot fun year special category will 30s era Any aircraft made decade qualifies special reward sounds like super contest takes place near Deer Park WA just north Spokane Also rumor bin comes word new IMAA chapter near Hillsboro OR will sponsor reception its great new field 21st 22nd August contest come fly us gettogether Also rumored steak fry Satur day evening nominal charge dont have contact imagine Hills boro Hobby Shop would have information 'Credit Credit,~ file Corvallis Expo essentially baby BCRC same time Jim Trump wanted remind group effort involving other clubs year Kiamath Falls group ran fun-fly Since Len Ledson won suppose coincidence excellent trophies made Roseburg Club films run Barnstormers should noted Jim said felt clubs got involved show better would Sounds good January saw first issue new newsletter Skagit RC Flyer voice Skagit Valley RC Club WA Im sure editor Chuck Bulfinch would pleased exchange other news letter persons Chuck wrote criti cisms would ignored probably said jest good thought Its criticism isnt important rather newsletter editors get little positive feedback yet kinds flak shows up goof Newsletters very important part hobby clubs function kind newsletter editor Send him something print offer help out buy him beverage little TLC helps Contest Trail Mudhole 82 held beautiful day Lately weather has great Unfortunately first day fishing season didnt see some group showed up seemed enjoy day terry Holcomb watched 60 Minutes segment Lear Fan Jerry quite hand devel opment craft built least two models part pre-production engineering tried again fly electric powered Widge Almost Haystack events tried out bugs will Out fine floatplanes no BAD crashes few dunks As usual Sky Knights put good contest 29th May went Eugene 82 Northwest UC Regionals first UC contest 4ong time im pressed scope organization premier meet Mike Hazel helpers commended fine job Naturally spent time talking people watching What could see though large group dedicated modelers doing what enjoy doing very well Met whole lot UC fliers saw some old friends lot fun doing Next year am going stay can get weekend clear people Cana da California Eugene Toy/Hobby mobile shop display of plastic UC models made Frank Macy Jim Walker display giant Fireball beautiful engine display friendly enjoyable people enjoy hobby could possibly name will forget Thanks Barons Spokane hosted 82 edition Northwest Division Scale Masters meet June 11-13 club field north Spokane Deer Park entries around 20 Scale aircraft large meet Static judging done 11th flying six rounds 12th 13th field part old airbase run way essentially east-west Naturally winds northerly Actually winds quiet around 7 pm thinking about having some flying rounds ing Saturday next year Winds Well wouldnt say too strong think wind moves RVs just breeze werent too strong As dont have results contest others discussed yet meet self well organized well run AVP eastern Washington Bruce Nelson Con test Manager Dick Carson Contest Direc tor aided host aides Bruce Carson editor Monocle filled what happening locally num ber faithful expressed thoughts feelings about Academy doings Really group need have let know what like dont like about whats going hobby SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Well Im out room till next time HAPPY FLYING September 1982 101 Taken ZilIahsoma planes Nice Kougar en tha foreground Photo Baich JUNIO FLIGHT] Box 176 Wall St Sta. New D WHITTE York NY 100050 Shanghai SRPSM AEROMODELING kind wonderful mucilage binds people together locally nationally over world become friends remain has basis understand appreciate other end World War III GI Shanghai China weekends flew Free Flight models HUANG YONG-LIANG club Jessfield Park Nixon rapprochement back touch other Yong-Liang main expertise became Control Line now gov ernments aeromodeling program organizers duties range heading development laboratory Peking running FAI team trials managing FAI Control Line teams overseas responsibility improving production quality factories manu facturing model airplane engines Recently acquired new task popularizing aeromodeling throughout China Editor new bi-monthly magazine Model Airplane have received first two issues contents very general beginner expert sport FAA history kites aerodynamics full-sized aircraft magazines introductory informative will obviously just sort vehicle needed introduce encourage develop model builders present 20000 copies being printed hope increase 100000 about 10% number grade school students very interesting item attracted first issue plan reproduced reduced size below building/flying instructions SHANGHAI SRPSM model produced kit already 400000 have sold uses expanded foam sheets wing tail surfaces spruce motor stick plastic propeller sure looks like winning way go group can make own SHANGHAI SRPSMs just little project first arithmetic drawing up plans full size Dimensions plans metric have multiply 03937 convert inches wing has 18-inch span 4-inch chord center stabilizer 11-inch span 3-inch chord center Collect bunch expanded foam meat trays home school Thicker ones wing thinner stab fins wing can made two halves make -inch longer overlap Use white aliphatic resin glue such Elmers Sobo Titebond Try out modelers am disturbed absence young people hobby until now decided go alone effort help Ive drawn up rudimentary program Im going try local level First simple note presented President local RC club Sky Squires Second program plan intend present/sell local grade school principals intend ed use AMA Cub primary vehicle augmented follow-on theory models mostly plagiarized past articles junior Flight must admit soon began run out ideas best adequately retain interest students may show necessary interest continue Hopefully BAMA wIl provide myself stimulus suggestions Bills use followup material will greatly appreciated Send Bill Brenchley RR 3 Box 307B Marion IL 62959 Thanks BAMA Needs Help BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues need assistance Send 20c postage stamp complimentary copy Star Skippers Assoc ons newsletter learn what effort about Send stamp $10 mem Workshop 01bership check Ed 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 Bill Benchby Bravo Ive just received issue Model Aviation laud initiative formation BAMA like long time ***** Keep flippin prop. next month Ii 01 t2Ol __vJlI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Limits Insurance Coverage Models Over 55 Pounds Requires Spectator Separation Flight Line Least 65 Feet Flying Models Over 20 Pounds AMA Executive Council June 26 1982after considering possible actions connection membership concerns over expanding potential danger involving large heavy models flown close prox imity spectator crowdsvoted clarify AMA Safety Code regard situa tions noted above Reflecting growing negative membership reaction publicity about large models ex pressing need line drawn some concerning AMA accommodation activity includes such models Council adopted limit already effect Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC AMA Safety Code currently says models weighing over 20 pounds single straight line must established separate spectators persons essential flight operations ncil has defined amount separation least 65 feet between spectator line and flight operations Council further defined flying models over 20 lbs weight limit per missible models flown accordance paragraph 4 General section AMAs Safety Code shall beSS lbs 25 kilograms taking actions effective immediately upon receipt information anyone involved flying models over 20 pounds Council noted general principle governs AMA insurance coverage matters less what flown flown Thus indi cated flying models heavier 55 pounds large unpopulated area such desert uninhabited lake area might very safe therefore need insurance coverage flying such models contests model demonstrations club ac tivities public might expected congregate risk exposure unaccept able AMA officers responsible establishing safety policies practices meantime AMAs new Safety Com mittee study further subject large heavy models view toward possible further modification clarification ficial AMA Safety Code Until Safety Committee produces recomendations subject however above requirements have same effect changes Code making its rulings Council noted previous lifting former 40-lb Safety Code weight limit response membership requests told good safety record models 40- 50pound weight range establishing higher limit Council indicated too models weights double previous limit have involved crash es though injuries have volved potential acceptable summary line has drawn again minimum separation between spectator flying activities has provided Meanwhile AMA Safety Committee will consider whether further safety pro visions recommended Synopsis- Executive Council Meeting 6/26-2 7 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately August 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting August should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie 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-Il 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-VIII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX AVP-IX Proxy Dick Crowley substitut ing VP Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA President Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Howard Crispin Mike Mas John Preston Frank Garcher Bob Aberle attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Carl Wheeley Publications Director Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements preliminary financial report just concluded RC Scale World Championships continued page 91 Trans Am Raffle Report April 1982 issue Model Aviation page 78 told learning fund raising raffle held connection 1981 Trans Am Rally conflicted Federal lottery laws therefore cancelled its original form required payment tickets participate same time indicated until March 1 1982 could participate revised version program did require raffle tick et purchase time appeared would possible proceed award prizes originally intended However since announcement ap pears program still problem re gard lottery laws AMA Executive Council has decided cancel program entirely offer refunds anyone purchased raffle tickets Thus awards will made offering refunds submit ticket stubs proof purchase noted cost program exceeded income ticket sales entry fees AMA souvenir sales miscellaneous donations Thus project ended deficit status hoped therefore raffle refunds will minimized request re funds since may treat purchases contributions worthy cause Rally great event will go down AMAs history tremendous model flying achievement meantime books need closed financial aspects project Requests refunds will honored time during 1982 Please send ticket stubs AMA PR Department 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 88 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New Satety Ruling Effective Immediately- Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 DATELINE REND NV Time flashes time write another column time Reno Ill try highlight few happenings seventh RC Scale World Championships So people involved effort becomes difficult list lets start Bosses Patty Groves very affectionately known WWW Contest Manager assigned myriad de tails required tie everything together husband Monty Contest Director contest magnitude means sweat worry sweat work sweat run start sweating very good job well done full thanks AMA FAI two people efforts Without two meet could have total disasterwith total success Bob Rae Underwood handled hos pitality chores escorting tour groups ladies welcoming foreign teams chasing out airport retrieve model boxes lost transit Ken Wardrip members Hill Country Flyers Club supported flight line activities chasing fliers hangar flight line Yeo man duties performed Phil Abbinanti members Reno RC Club man woman pitched bull work needed kind meet folk credit Reno area people responsible getting meet day registration subsequent happenings people made contest work too numerous men tion thanks AMA FAI go out THE CONTEST Forty three competitors representing 14 countries converged Reno Sunday registration orientation entire person neljudges jury contestants supporters AMA staff housed fed Circus Circus HotellCasino thanks support both Bill Bennett Bill Pennington Facili ties excellent people hotel warm cheerful especially Black Jack dealers took money Out field contestants assem bling checking aircraft renewing old friendships meeting new people generally getting lay land Bob Wischer tempted fly sport ship check out area allowed flying crashed minor damage takeoff due broken wire aileron servo Bob Underwood stepped Hiper Bipe flew successfully Thin air 5000 fect altitude verified attempted axial roll turned out bar rel configuration loss great gobs altitude local modeler told plans call 25 stuff 4 IT BEGINS Monday day commenced Bob Underwood flying sample flight train judges caliber judge need ed real training Field limits due parked full-scale craft planes takeoff active runway proved quite tight possible contain provided pilots exercized care Static judging began after flight judge training activities ceased noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Very brief speeches welcome Tony Aarts behalf FAI behalf AMA followed raising individual flags participating country accompanied national thems beautiful event moving almost reverent culminated Monty Groves declaring contest officially open frightening high explosive blast adjoining field timed exactly Montys final words Static judging continued after opening ceremonies Stand-off Scale judges worked late night completed 25 aircraft F4C judging Precision Scale much meticulous requiring nearly hour judge aircraft end day Monday completed five aircraft cluding perfect example Scale craftsmanship have ever seen museum cali ber reproduction Swedish Tiger Moth 7 pm team managers meeting held clear up rules questions others related operation meet Again field limits defined assure team very clear idea limits would applied Relative wind directions takeoff landings discussed occasions would require reflight meeting ended retired dinner Black Jack tables AND WE CONTINUE Flying started Tuesday morning F4 Stand-off first event go Austra lians got honor first flight soon found meaning term density altitude Takeoff successful follow ing straight flight maneuver some what low altitude low speed 180 degree turn proved fateful Ryan STM fell out air smote old Mother Earth Damage minimal again flew next round went Tuesday Wednes day successive flier going school preceeding flights eventually pilots learned handle flying 5000 feet above sea level Weather turned very warm Tuesday morning rain high winds Wednesday afternoon causing halt F4 flying FAI jury chief judge Monty Groves CD dis cussed weather limited time remain ing fly premier event F4C decided suspend further F4 flying until after com pletion F4C good decision F4C really tough contest Tough air craft competitors judges organizers workers tough everyone weather gangs up against becomes shattering Thursday afternoon Wednesday rained out Nearly Friday very hard working flight line crew headed Betty Stream last F4C flight finished mid-afternoon showed ol Mother Nature quicker US team came upon some very hard times Bob Wischer destroyed totalled de molished re-kitted etc brand new air craft very first competition flight crashing onto apron devastating manner Bob equally devastated George Rose few significant problems managed get some good flights able return home minor damage fine aircraft Earl Thompson lucky flight third round spelled dis aster recently rebuilt Focke-Woif put ting such condition probably will never fly again alL good showing single thing ashamed THE REST OF IT Im going give blowby-blow description entire contest nor am going list winners Turn back Bob Wischers special report Better should mention some happenings necessarily order happened Pic ture mind about President responding warning dust-devil blowing up field running out help lower umbrellas over judges fumbling release catch still standing after dust-devil passed holding shaft inside out umbrellaagonizingly embarrassed watching same dust-devil carrying chief judges new hat 300 yards down ramp Picture Charlie Chambers breaking up ducted fan Stand-off model its attempted first flight spending better part Tues day night Jerry Nelsons house rebuilding putting creditable second round flight destroy third round flight due loss power tuned pipe came loose Picture Bob Rae Underwood running course used car over Reno try ing find lost model box belonging Finnish team finally locating Reno Airport Picture FAI jury feigning p flight line friend d snap blackmail photo Picture delay ing meet few moments brand new Lear Fan full-scale aircraft taxi everyone rushing grab cameras quick shot picture awe stood Lear Fan model number two lifted off runway its maiden flight full view FAI participants around worlda sight never forgotten picture awards ceremony Scale contest antique home-built full-scale aircraft backdroptruly awe inspiring ITS OVER Once again AMA has successfully host ed World Championship event thanks next page September 1982 89 Presidents Corner continued people donated time effort make contestants very reason contest enjoyed meet felt well treated have said before again thank everyonewith very spe cial thank Patty Monty Groves folks done good Two years now World Champion ship Scale meet will held Le Bourget Airport near Paris France US team did fare well Reno Le Bourget. OUR BUILDING IT IS STARTED June 27 official ground breaking ceremony took place site new home impact struc ture will have future model aviation cannot measured thc cost dollars cannot measured standards now have know will first time history national model aeronautic organization will own its home contributed accomplishment can justly take pride achievement completes step final step formal opening should take place early next year day will fully discernable entity true force world aviation standing proud show world can-do organization Stand proud Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Gary Qakins Editor Prop Wash newsletter Minneapolis MN Piston Poppers Control Line club writes Contest Director testing idea has some merits idea generally accepted intangibles Contest Direc tor performs impossible test main thing CD must know use rule book Any questions answered rule book Thanks Gary agree am going continue monitor CD business continue report directly members until thing cools off Nona Suhr late Arthur Shurs wife writes am happy hear Baby engines safe arrival AMA museum looking 18-inch aluminum pro peller Bob Cowles Arts good friend avid model buddy asking around - lonely hours have resorted reading model airplane magazines including Model Aviation Art would have never believed AMA Associate Vice-President William Ken Kern Bedford IN AVP District VI writes Ive talked Jim Sears about think should have word CD issue Once CD license issued Contest Director has sanc tioned contest dont think alone will keep him up date rule changes think good CD will keep up no reason refresher exam think someone nuts bringing up After get right old CD AMA grass roots Daniel Jayne Editor Balsa Bums newsletter Port City RCers Muske gon MI writes Club member Tim Holmes flew model plane month De cember 1980 through December 1982 snow sleet wind rain hail what-haveyou contacted Hardy Brodersen asked him season flying award Tim Three months later Hardy mailed beau tiful mounted award glass over am writing thank Hardy Brodersen doing good job thank AMA Daniel am publishing information nationally see anyone can top Tims record agree Hardy think AMA district VPs doing fine job What use retrieve model air planes Nashville Tennessee Horses course knew picture right isSundowner horse lives Nashville Pretty Robin Kaye rides him around everywhere retrieve Michael Fars chuck glider Does Sundowner build fly own planes So far has shown little interest chuck gliders does enjoy eating grass Shown above snap three important Radio Control fliers Nashville TN area Left right David Smith Kathleen Millar Hanil Helman Hanil holding Tn-Pacer flies beautifully See next month. Donut Fly Control Line Models Near Power Lines 90 Model Aviation Jack Coan Editor important South Dadein theIa area sent picture modelers club turned out greet Kenon Visit California Owner builder flier Gee Bee Roy Wagner shown kneeling Gary Greksa holding big plane left Editor Jack Coan middle Distinguished visitor big-time California modeler Ken Willard far right hope doesnt crash kids. Steve Healey President South Dade RC Club Tom Polite Secretary/Treasurer way Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Big Milestone June 28 1982 major date AMAs history Thats day AMA granted loan almost million dollars $940000 build its new Headquarters Visitors Center Model Aviation Museum AMA President John Grigg Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski myself met morning 28th office Silver Spring MD settle final paperwork required obtain such loan others presentabout eight 10 lawyers bankers contractor us went smoothly Vince laid groundwork during previous several months provide data documentation required have ever through house loan settlement experience multiply about hundred times over get some idea what involved least four sets lawyers took partto represent bank county Industrial Revenue Bond agency us AMA paid services out Building Fund because thats way system works addition previously paid another set lawyers find us bank willing lend us money build building thats behind us now contrac tor already well building schedule calls December 1982 completion fact already startedon hand shakeas soon gotten building permit week before Vince done advance work well AMA Executive Council assembled day before loan settlementon Sunday June 27to have official ground-breaking ceremony Synopsis continued page 88 RenoJune 13-19 indicated no AMA subsidy needed event expected show profit b An unusually heavy amount recent AMA correspondence concerned safety aspects large models some positive Council action needed c Recent incidents involving full-scale aircraft models would detailed d Groundbreaking AMAs new build ing would take place Sunday June 27 construction loan settlement next day e Agenda material submission deadline Council meetings clarifiedsix weeks prior meeting f Clarification Contest Calendar format needed dispel current confusion A Minutes last April meeting approved adoption various clari fications corrections previously submitted Council members B Reports heard including Executive Vice-President following committees Scholarship Building Fund Film Projects RC Frequency Contest Director Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats part history recorded video tape photos Frank Garcher representing hobby industry previously raised about $50000 AMAs behalf presented first Presidents Legion Honor award Toledo last April simple grand affair included former AMA President Earl Witt brought gold shovel some good words former AMA President Johnny Clemens Headquarters building project initiated under Johnnys term office took shape during Earls term will celebrate its grand opening next summer during John Griggs term Future Milestone AMA will officially 50 years old 1986 time new home will well settled able host fitting celebration golden anniversary will looking ideas make whole year 1986 something special model aviation ideas hereby solicited brainstorm Jot down random thoughts Scribble pet ideas can make greatest year history Send AMA HQ compilation potential year long pro gram Maybe will have contest best ideas can carried out Food thought Meanwhile just finished great RC Scale World Championships Reno Lincoln Nats set August 1-8 Nebraska getting ready send teams other World Championships Russia Control Line Scale Sweden Control Line Combat Speed Team Race Aerobatics salt Romania Indoor So lot happening much excitement topper expected opening up new RC frequencies later year activity continues grow generate interest members can very likely add new item celebrate 86 hundred thousandth member might happen sooner10% year will 19841 Procedures Nats Sites Safety Special Inter est Groups Museum Contest Coordination Key Man Compensation addition reports NAA President re quest John Grigg recommendations replace retiring Scale Contest Board Chairman Some actions resulted reports included below C Agenda Actions following actions taken response discussions concern ing previously submitted agenda topics proposals also result some committee reports 1 Building Fund Continuance Although noted Building Fund campaign reached its basic goal $160000 over $190000 donated date ap proved unanimously continue fund raising program indefinitely help offset building construction loan expenses However noted original fund incentives patches plaques etc would contin ued beyond 1982 order initial donors would retain special recognition benefits 1982 campaign 2 Film Projects proposal produce video tape version AMAs previously ap proved films project concerning building flying RC model considered vote delay decision until next Council meet ing defeated 6 7 against 237810 ED EVP approved unanimously proceed project originally ap proved Ted White appointed chairman committee oversee project 3 Bylaws agreed several chang es needed clarify intent some sections new AMA bylaws com mittee headed Bill Mathews draft rec ommendations next Council meeting 4 Frequency Committee Bob Aberle briefed Council latest status report received unanimous approval two new Frequency Committee documents Phase-In Plan New Radio Control Frequencies New RC Frequency Identification Con trol System also approved unanimous ly Phase-In Plan mandated use AMA sanctioned competitions ef fective FCC approval new frequencies further approved Council establish position within district ranking equivalent As sociate Vice-President called Frequency Co ordinator names listed regularly along AVPs masthead Model Aviation motion passed 8 4 against 2568 1 abstained EVP 5 Noise Committee Chairman Izzo re ported committee accumulating data constructing plane utilizing known techniques noise suppression 6 1982 Nats Procedures Document Fore man reported help Charlie Spears Nats procedures will sembled book form Indoor Nats will two-day event Pershing Auditorium Lincoln NE Out door FF site will University Nebraska Field Laboratory near Mead choice particular fields according wind direction 7 Safety Committee Mathews reported Don Lowe will accept chairmanship committee after November 82 Council approved Lowes appointment committee could begin operating 1983 8 AMA Museum President announced recommendation Museum Curator Frank Ehling following have appointed members Museum Committee Dr Walt Good John Pond George Aldrich 9 Special Membership Disabled Mathews reported developed trial year membership based same rate senior citizens also proposal would distributed Council voting next meeting 10 District Youth/Beginners Coordinator Dick Crowley presented T McGinnis propos al have district representative can specialize helping youth newcomers compiling information communicating VPs AVPs available resources VP appointed ranking Contest Co ordinator term concurrent appointing vice-president motion adopt program did receive second President directed formal proposal well job descrip tion presented McGinnis before next Council meeting item further considered 11 Contest Board Procedures page Contest Board Procedures Document Analysis Proposals Contest Boards has manufacturing first several continued page 93 September 1982 91 Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four Applicants Four students have announced co equal winners 1981 Glen Sigafoose Memo rial Scholarships Glen Sigafoose founder president Sig Manufacturing Co lost life 1980 Pitts Special aerobatic biplane piloting crashed during airshow Since Glen always deeply concerned en couraging young modelers educations Sig Scholarship Program established suitable memorial supported donations Glens friends Sig Manufacturing Co AMA administering program supplement basic AMA Scholarship Program Any student AMA member has applied regular AMA Scholarship Program automatically considered Sig program basis modeling per formance financial need No set number winners picked year Dan Abel attending Central Missouri State University Warrensburg MO working Aviation Technology depart ment Dan attended first Nationals shortly before first birthday waited until eight build first model Delta Dart Since 1976 has missed competing Nationals once has also worked Delta Dart programs help start other potential modelers along path has taken Dan involved different phases model aviation including Hand-Launched Gliders RC Sailplanes Control LineScale instrumental forming RC club college now serves its president currently member McDonnell Douglas RC Model Airplane Club Thermaleers FF Club Eagle Scout has camped hiked 49 states several Canadian prov inces earned letters track crosscountry three years high school played school bands Barry Zeigenfuse working toward de gree electrical engineering Penn State made Deans List first semester active student member Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers works 20 35 hours week electrical draftsman Pollack Research Design high school wrestled Varsity Team four years received awards aca demic excellence American Bio graphical Institute Whos Among American High School Students Barry has built flown FF OHLG models member Daniel Boone Silent Fliers has competed since 1978 January 1981 issue Model Build er magazine featured Barry Young Free Flighter theMonth 1980 Nationals Barry took first place established new national record Category Ill Gas FF Senior class David Nelson enrolled aeronau tical engineering program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL completing requirements private pilots license has interested aviation life David member Central Massa chusetts Radio Control Modelers Westboro MA earliest achievements tak ing first Junior division Sport Scale 1976 Nationals J-3 Cub 1978 David took first place New England Championships Fitchburg MA flying custom Stearman 1980 flew Great Lakes T2-1 A-i Senior Expert class Nationals placed first frequently flies models airshows demonstrations New England attending Tahanto Regional High School David member National Honor Society three years rep resentative Boys State Annual State Historical Conference J Paul Trestan enrolled University Toledo majoring Mechanical Engineer ing graduated honors St Fran cis de Sales High School 1980 member National Honor Society Paul interested skiing computer program ming has worked extensively fathers business Paul has member Weak Sig nals 1978 present Toledo Flying Tigers 1976 present has served training officer Flying Tigers 1980-81 Club Champion Paul very interested RC Racing events participating Formula 1 Quarter Midget Quickie 500 races southern Michigan norh tern Ohio placed second Senior class Quarter Midget 1980 Nationals designed successful Sport Pylon plane now produces fiberglass fuselages it has flown tail dragger tricycle gear configurations congratulate 1981 winners win ners 1982 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship awards will selected among have already applied 1982 AMA Scholarship Program 1981 Sig Memorial Scholarship winners above 1RI David Nelson Barry Zeigenfuse continuing clockwisewinners Paul Trestan Dan Abel four co-equal winners program established honor Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufacturing Company Dulles Expo 82 quarter million people according post-show estimates visited Dulles Airport northern Virginia over weekend June 26-27 They saw Concorde supersonic transport C5A military transport plane lots private planes ultralights helicopters Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron twentieth birthday Dulles Airport ultramodern facility serving Washington DC metro area Dulles few American airports regular Con corde supersonic service London Paris Its spacious facilities joy traveler plane-watcher Dulles throws itself birthday party people three states turn out see show show year model air show flying part entire Expo Flying taxiway visible spectators apron observation areas terminal Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron put five rousing shows opening Expo Saturday morning Squadron exhibiting its models roped-off area shade wing C5Athe largest military transport world Representatives AMA I-IQ also turned out passing out literature answer ing questions about model aviation lot questions about AMAs new Headquarters building Reston VA few miles away announced local papers groundbreaking building Sunday local residents excited curious Luther Huxs fabulous RC Space Shuttle see September 1981 Model Aviation flew five shows team member Bill Hersh berger also member AMA Frequency Committee piloting carrier plane crowds gasped Shuttle pulled smoothly away its transport cheered wildly Luther brought rolled out right front Luther puts lot practice flaring Shuttle model looks like prototype though has much better glide ratio big Columbia Luther has now flown Space Shuttles 140 times air shows over area course big Columbia busy Sat urday too lifted off Cape Canaveral 1100 am Squadron just getting show word Columbia achieved orbit came through Luthers Columbia making its approach announced crowd just after touchdown Concorde joins show Sunday afternoons show got what probably spec tacular warm-up act air show has British Airways Concorde taking off its regularly-scheduled London trip taxied just behind Squadron setSynopsis continued page 93 listed concerns voting rules changes President ask Contest Board Coordinator communicate Boards explaining listing necessarily priority order 12 Magazine Editorial Policies response question about whether official editori al policy should exist Executive Director advised Publisher would tempt develop basic editorial guideline record also noted general Executive Council adequately can does act necessary control editorial policies 13 Special Events Director Replacement Worth reported Public Relations De partment now consists Geoff Styles PR Director Doug Pratt Special Events Manager Lou Ward PR Secretary also noted reorganized department oper ting up crowds gathered watch show rare treat Concorde lifted runway raised its nose landing gear disappeared team members knew however surprise store waited watched Suddenly Concorde reappeared landing lights bright against noon sky no 1000 feet above ground made magnificent highspeed pass right over crowd banked around Dulles Tower vanished time good No sooner sound its engines died down Phil Coopys Christen Eagle leaped air its famous snaproll takeoff show As Dick Roe teams manager announcers said Concorde tough act follow did Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron 26 air show teams sponsored AMA air show team members unpaid volun teers build fly maintain won equipment own expense team may 50 shows flying season entirely own time ating accordance plan previously approved Council 14 Plan Membership Sales Hobby Shops 15 Mailing Service Industry 15 Cost WATS Line Study above three agenda items have deferred until next full Council meeting will reported upon Executive Director 17 Publishers Meeting Discussion con sidered whether meeting editors pub lishers modeling press would helpful improving rapport between AMA no definitive action taken 18 Surplus Magazine Shipment Policy Executive Director reported under contract AMAs new magazine print er no surplus should accumulate therefore no longer problem concerning what whether charge surplus maga zines 19 Headquarters Authority Concerning Sanctions response Executive Direc tors request procedural clarification con cerning issuance sanctions under new contest coordination criteria approved issue sanctions approved coordinators meets scheduled prior May holding sanctions received meets scheduled after May 1 until coordinators resolve traditional meet conflicts 20 Membership Status After Losing CD Rating approved individual loses CD status due non-renewal membership upon rejoining shall al lowed reenter membership Leader Member status 9 3 against 48 10 21 Airworthiness/Giant Models Concern over existence unusual flying model next page September 1982 93 Scenes DuKes Expodisplays set up under wing C5A Model Aviators Normally Norace Fly Full-Scale Airports Did know fly airports have received federal funds owners/operators bound agreements certain things Well agreements referred Sponsor Assurances Sponsor Assurance No 22C requires airport operator notify full-scale aircraft condition would affect full-scale traffic airport Normally notification done Notice Airmen NOTAM effective NOTAMs should issued least two hours before airport will affected Therefore notice applies operation recommend discuss apsects airport operator towards gaining his/her assistance issuing appropriate NOTAMs Any questions concerning can referred AMA HOattention Geoffrey StylesDirector Public Relations structures such dog houses giant mod els expressed Council members regard danger potential After considerable debate motion approved 55 pound weight limit 25 kilossame Canadian weight limit imposed upon model aircraft effective immediately motion passed 12 1 against 5 As further safety measure requirement separation spectators flight line generally agreed necessary approved unanimously interim measure pending Safety Committee recom mendations minimum 65 feet distance between spectators flight line shall imposed models over 20 pounds connection criteria paragraph five general section AMA Safety Code Note Headquarters directed issue emergency notice announcing mandates effective immediately upon re ceipt notice 22 Agenda Items six weeks advance deadline submission reaffirmed President noted truly urgent emergency item could admitted agenda Council approval 23 Traditional Meets authority VPs shift dates such meets reaf firmed such shifts could affect ad jacent districts approved unanimously such changes would made after consultation vice-presidents dis tricts potentially affected also considered limit traditional meets per club per category item deemed time critical thus deferred next full Council meeting meantime Headquarters asking Contest Coordinators clubs under jurisdiction have traditional meet year Identification traditional meets published Contest Calendar capital letter T approved unanimously 24 Telephone Number Publication desirability such publication concerning elected appointed AMA officers acknowledged noted some officials wish Pros cons attitude discussed con clusion Council cannot mandate volun teer officials allow phone numbers displayed publically 25 Officer Responsibility/Authority/Lia bility Examples given whereby elected official Academy may witness unsafe flying activities discussion expressed officials minimum obli gation responsibility warn fenders Beyond legal questions appear involved need further consideration meantime aid identifying elected official Academy President directed elected officials license cards have printed appro priate title holder Also Bylaws Committee requested draft disciplinary action proposal possible inclusion Standing Rule Bylaws 26 Scholarship Criteria Ref November 81 minutes President directed Scholarship Committee draft proposal de fining add need present schol arship criteria 27 More Space VP Columns pro posal increase space magazine page per VP considered approved 5 6 against 1 3 6 7 ED Pres 3 ab stained EVP NAA 4 28NAA Mailing proposal approve mailing AMA members no cost AMA major medical insurance offer Nation al Aeronautic Association approved unanimously opening message will featured AMA letterhead stationery compliance Council directives complete package distributed review Council directed cover letter bear note effect no AMA indi vidual officer officials benefit directly health package offer 29Trans Am Raffle Noting advice AMAs legal counsel decided raffle cancelled deadline date claiming refund after date un claimed money will turned over Building Fund unanimously approved HQ offer refund raffle ticket holders upon proof purchase demand 30Awards Two Fellowships ap proved also two Superior Service awards Distinguished Service award publicity concerning will follow presentation 31Next Meeting approved next Council meeting will held Nats August 4 9 11 pm 10 minutes past NominatingCommittee meet ing adjournment 10 1 against 8 1 abstained 10 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aumescisne Vic.Pviniejmsts Roben C erodeur 406 Main Steet NauiuoNH 03060 Doe KmfttPOBooIa2873HerisaneLn.DumburMAO2332 Al NovOtfltk 4 Baverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 As Chairman Noise Committee feel important begin accumu late some data order form basis decisions actions will taken future Noise Committee Fred Kruse has appointed member com mittee has agreed accumulate data us fashion outlined letter below Although noise reduction retention flying sites heavily entwined very little quantitative information effectiveness mufflers has published have calls manufacturers provide figures effectiveness devices have several articles listing test results selected group engines mufflers date however quantity data available still sparse opinion information muffler/engine combinations will remain scarce until modelers some thing about ourselves Through network chartered clubs have ability build broad data base muffler/engine combinations enough clubs conduct noise surveys using guidelines article data collected collated sorted published might able help ourselves battle retain flying sites Certainly re sults would satisfy scientific commu nity could help us make informed choices just perhaps few fields may saved am willing serve asacollector collator sorter will send data became involved problem Early last year Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club decided would like take look muffler rule use flying field require muffler 15 cubic inch larger engines no stipulation concerning effective ness Because nearly club members deeply concerned about retaining field weve excellent compliance spirit rule occasional problem installation does show up club members nearly always suggests noise problem corrected before offend ing airplane returns field feel would like base actions quantified maximum noise level rather rule based displacement Because little information available general model press giving quantitative noise information decided conduct own survey field using simple tech niques available low cost equipment established committee decide what kind procedure would use what kind equipment would buy equipment needed conduct nonscientific survey easily obtainable sound level meter use purchased Radio Shack carries catalog number 42-3019 cost $3995 Engine rpm taken Heath kit tachometer Near ly club has member its equivalent other item needed 50 ft tape measure stake out 10 meters 328 ft between airplane sound meter technique chosen very simple can performed just few moments flying field what 1 Meas ure out 10 meters mark out two points 2 Set sound meter weighting Slow response 3 Have owner model hold ground body side op posite muffler exhaust 4 Go full throttle measure rpms 5 Point air plane sound meter 10 meters away meter knee height read sound meter 6 Repeat left right rear measure ments Always position body clear line sight between noise source meter place body directly line muffler exhaust NOTE Make sure engine size make model accurately recorded prop manufacturer model diameter pitch Left right relative look ing aft towards nose aircraft other point field relatively clear obstructions takeoff strip located least 150 yards closest trees no hard reflective sur faces within close proximity take measurements have some type re flective surfaces such building near field take measurements would appreciate would note data supply Figure 1 copy survey form using believe shape propeller well engine rpm muffler design factors noise emitted aircraft feel im portant record type propeller classify muffler design type suggest attempt made use following terms classifying design principles mufflers Expansion volume chamber larger volume cylinder FIo ThruOpen both front back allow air flow through center muffler 94 Model Aviation Engine Mfg______________ Model _________ Dispi__________ Aircraft _________________ Propeller Mfr ____________Type ________ Size&Pitch _____ x _____rpm _______ Muffler Mfr _________ Design ___________ Mods Front _______ DB Left _______ DB Right ______DB Rear ______DB Test Date//YrIMoIDay Fig 1Survey Form Tuned PipeDouble tapered cone design mak ing use reflected wave achieve improved scavanging Tuned Pipe Muffler Uses same principle tuned pipe addition shell surround second taper unit Man foldConducts exhaust gases away en gine does provide restriction expansion exhaust Restrictor Depends upon restriction free flow gases cause muffling effect Using above terms will enable muffler information coded New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Basside NY 11361 Aman VPrdents Pete Bianohini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dread, B Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Ukw 46 Cory Or. Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Settler SORandi Rd. No A-2 Sotrenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemare Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts get right down scope responsibilities demanding attention AMA vicepresident parallels US Senator Congressman share duality represen tation hand have same time duty what best ALL AMA members no matter dis trict found other hand responsible well own district have elected us represent NATIONAL problems DISTRICT problems should ALL receive consideration would give actually sitting Executive Council personally casting votes extent realize position trust taken lightly act accordingly ie thoughtfully greatest care Two Days Flying Knights can make THE FLYING KNIGHTS model flying field Lakeview Road Ham burg NJ August 14 15 assured Gil Lange President Randy Bittinger Secretary THE FLYING KNIGHTS OF HAMBURG NY INC will two days flying fun years Big Fly ing Scale Rally listed March Fig 2Example Completed Survey Form computer type muffler can used sorting generic type direction location muffler exhaust also importance engine mounted upright side-mounted muffler exhausts rear no need indicate exhaust location Any other exhaust arrangement should noted would like help project please forward information following address Fred Kruse P0 Box 849 Salem NH 03079 edition column along other Dis trict II happenings Funk Wagnalls de fines rally meeting assembly persons common purpose Gil describes clubs imminent happening words year August 14th 15th Flying Knights sponsoring first SCALE RALLY annual get-together RCers western New York northern Pennsylvania southern Canada areas have run gauntlet ofFun-Flies Own Things Airshows almost 20 consecutive years sincere opinion has never much interest excitement generated type Flying Meet have witnessed Scale rallies Northeast Canada cause unbelievable popularity type meet changing format will hosting Scale Rally year really definite trend toward Rally type get-together Lakehurst Weekend Memorial Day week end TIME Naval Air Engi neering Center PLACE exten sive air show hosted US Navy Model aircraft demonstrations included program among other events announced column last issue good time thanks Navy particu lar CO NAEC-LAKEHURST Captain RM Kraft once again allowing modelers conduct flight operations base information readers may aware fact Lakehurst has long scene model aircraft contests Hopefully will continue such years come thanks exemplary conduct site modelers have flown shot made part large throng spectators relaxing front three huge dirigible hangars large version ofOld Glory its threshold Old Time Eagles MAC Jupiter Pluvius has taken toll district spring major victim OLD TIME EAGLES annual AERO PICNIC funtype competition rained out May 23rd has now re-scheduled August 29th Famous Dean OLD TIME ERS Joe Beshar CD format consists Control Line Free Flight Rubber Electric C02 Junior RC combined Sport Old Timer highlight af fair will Balloon Bust ie buy helium-filled balloon name launch away balloon picked up greatest distance field win RC system Meantime rubbing hands glee because fee per balloon $5AJ0 proceeds will donated AMA Building Fund hours will 900 am 500 pm place Thompson Park/Lincroft NJ Exit 109 Garden State Parkway proceed 2 miles west Rt 520 Park no entry fee Sponsor ship Model Airplane News magazine refreshments courtesy Tuscan Dairies AMA Building Fund Developments expect participate ground-breaking ceremonies Reston VA June 27 Mean donation fees continues good result worthy district Earlier reported generous contributions West chester Radio Aeromodellers WRAM Show fame Blue AngelsClub NYC photographed euphoric state produced amount check ie $1500 Behind President John Isbister right Joe Wimbrna Treasurer Engine MfgOsModel 25FSR Displ 025AircraftSig Kadet JR Propeller MfrJ&ZType Zlnger Size & Pitch 0900 x 400 rpm 13800 Whispur Muffler Mfr MDL B Design Expansion Mods None Front75DBLeft9DB Right 79 ear DB Test Date 81 03 28 o/Day Inside hangar snapped photo irerft dFcnLsv srea Sheer happiness expressed view below LRJ Blue Angels club President Carmine Cutrnfelln Treasurer Stephen Greenbaum nr na some check Harbinger Spring before see first robin know spring District II jersey Coast Sport Fliers hold annual Spring RC Championships jamesburg NJ May 16 1982 marked clubs Second Annual Contest proved successful its forerunner thanks hard-working membership club expertise charge wit Ed Runkel CD Larry Kosinar Assist ant CD Bud Roane Scale CD meet boasting 69 entrants featured RC Pattern Pre-Novice Novice Advanced combined Expert/Master well Sport Scale Quarter-Scale lens caught John Massari President Interstate Mod el Flying Club preparing fly Pattern Newsletter Note Just received nice note first two issues Duck Soup its Editor Len Moscowitz also President club 117th RC Flying Group Pa ramus NJ masthead sports its motto News Isnt Fit Print Anyway sense humor like bound hit' really fine newsletter hope keep mailing list Scale Thing Note following traditional events interest District II STARS 1982 Scale Rally Olean NY July 10-11 PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competition Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY July 18 Sky Rovers Air Show 82 Phelps NY July 31-August 1 Somers NY RC Clubs 4th Annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In August 7-8 LAKEHURST NATS IN 83l Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aucolats VimPraidssta Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 2105 St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgaso OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 mailing month has brought forth controversy can ever remember Among common complaints new format contest listing liked apparent problem new format totally misunderstood new shortened format never intended replace full listings rather supple ment full listings past years space limi tations have forced magazine print couple months contest listings issues throughout heart contest season Contests scheduled later season werent listed early season maga zines lead problems modelers trying schedule time off attend meets new concept intended help alleviate problem within limi tations magazine space available space simply available list full schedule entire season its nor mal full format issue best com promise list current couple months entirety using larger format listing individual events CD addresses etc list rest contest calendar short ened form short format listings addition normal listings majority contest fliers know contact event going run may know contact can wait until full listing comes out least month before event can call contest coordinator AMA HQ de tails spite mail response Ive still feel new system better complaints result people understanding new format rather format itself second common subject mail addressed current hot issue Giant Scale airplanes trend larger heavier airplanes will stop ap propriately should stopped Most current controversy has stirred up Bob Campbells B-29 opinion few people better quali fied build fly airplane type Bob still worries think 125 pound model lane powered four chainsaw engines potential disaster type airplane hit anyone anything scary must admit am concerned about apparent awful lot people very irrate AMA has put stop type activi ty IMAA currently working some standards will limit activities expect presented AMA soon Meanwhile AMA pounding brains come up some reasonable limits problem draw line Differences opinion set limit abound thing almost everyone agrees limit necessary believe ultimately having maximum weight wing-loading horsepower way regulate activities safely stymieing further activity Giant airplanes third area controversy fueled John Griggs column two months ago relative show team activities find hard believe anyone else matter gullible enough believe shotgun loaded anything blanks agree show teams have tended get little too theatrical presentations effort make acts entertaining has led lessen ing effectiveness demonstrating public what model aviation really about go circus am thrilled high wire acts entertained clowns neither gives irresistable urge join circus Perhaps changed program simply AMA show teams AMA demonstration teams intended goals would better accomplished Dont get wrong am very supportive efforts shown show teams think programs could improved addition little trim sounds like airplanes also received quite few letters about Councils recommendation East Mississippi site next FF Team Se lection Finals personally voted against must keep mind purely recommendation President has total authority FAI matters Execu tive Council has absolutely no authority matters can make recommen dations natural trust integrity model ers received another lethal blow month received numerous calls members District Ill club member club intentionally shooting down other members airplanes dispute over enact ment some field rules Apparently has going quite worst part guy admitted confronted club meeting end result club forced expel member find another flying site opinion anyone would should hung toenails hot sun alas cant courts should find him guilty can sure H - take steps have him thrown out AMA seems Im always putting out plea help month no exception need someone will willing act frequency coordinator Basically indi vidual would act information clearing house frequency interference matters ad vising clubs potential interference exists based FCC reports well club input Its lot work requires ganized person some knowledge radio service would performing essential Any volunteers month Delaware 0 District tolumbina Maryland h torolien IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Angoante Vica-Preadans Wayne Abernetiry 9205 Canendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chamoine 205 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Sill Helws 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1O9 John Preston 7012 tlvira Court FalIn Churcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Yes have received letters three complaining about article FAI team selection sites site criteria Strangely enough three letters far western section United States opinion took very self ish view complained finals moved central east Mississippi far westerners would have travel too far cant fly competitive unless fly perfect field think its about lime some partici pants took long look program tried something help program 96 Model Aviation instead just thinking about themselves name game field best team rest column month writ ten Bob Sifleet member District IV very staunch supporter FAI Free Flight last Executive Council meeting directive issued instructing Team Selection Committee 1984 FF Team Selection Finals must held east Mis sissippi River directive welcomed team selection participants eastern half US Already District IV modeler dropped out program has dusted off models preparing 1984 team selection However individuals have voiced themselves letters perhaps others wonder directive possibility future directives became neces sary brief history team selection program effect its participants will explain 1966 team selection program changed three finals format east central west team member Contest central finals Bong Field Wisconsin site finals 1966 1968 1970 finals held Albuquerque NM because west coast par ticipants complained travel too far finals twice row finals site should rotational basis finals held Dallas TX 1972 Taft CA 1974 1976 finals held Minneapolis MN attempt re instate rotational system after having three finals row west After having unusually windy weather Minneapolis finals site criteria written requires field weather condi tions nearly perfect times before site can accepted finals site same time rule initiated allow final ists vote acceptable sites submitted clubs organizations approved finals site committee Perhaps tentional site totally meets finals site criteria Taft CA resulted finals being held Taft 19781980 again 1982 other sites voted Bong Field Wisconsin site 1966 1968 finals Sacramento CA Seguin TX fields voted down because participants west did think sites adequate under site criteria did want travel Wisconsin 1978 Texas 1982 finals site criteria idealistic sites used recent World Championships Spain Denmark Sweden would acceptable finals site excellent field Winer Neustadt Austria would acceptable because frequent rain winds experienced two three World Championships held decline participation team selection program has occurred east due having travel west six out nine central finals six last seven club Baltimore Aero Craftsmen has lost five participated program 1966 through 1972 nine participants Today four two have stated last time will go west coast because unfair required go time Reasons given have dropped out still participating happy continu al west coast finals Excessive Travel An analysis estimated distance travelled finalists east west coasts finals since central finals initiated follows 1966 1968west 4500 miles east 1500 miles Ob viously just reason time com plaints west coast participants about ex cessive travel finals 1970 through 1982west 5400 miles east 16500 miles obvious discrimi nation against eastern participants Logistics Having travel 2000 3000 miles away finals require motor cycles tents other unusual support equip ment adequately compete particularly flying finals conserve vacation time difficult expensive Time Required travel east west requires four six days way car two days flying means up three weeks vacation required tend finals west coast participants need two days total travel Attitude several letters recently received west coast modelers complaining about 1984 finals directive common opinion expressed participants good enough team California Therefore finals should Taft because close home field entire US adequate fly opinion commonly known eastern modelers appreciated What would think New York Yankees said Because win World Series often anyone else best therefore should play games Yankee Stadium because like home field advantage dont want bothered traveling away games particularly other team might have slight advantage ball park above reasons briefly describe east coast participation has declined will continue decline finals continue extremely distant locations difficult interest new modelers FAI program Lets face can obtain keep newcomers interest program realizes must fly quar ter- semi-finals year travel Taft next year repeated basis may have two weeks vacation family deserves part vacation may have financial resources travel extensively west coast finals repeated basis modelers say FAI wealthy crazy both continue fly A/2 Gas Unlimited Rubber local contests program loses potentially good FAI modelers participants eastern half country have quite patient waiting finals site rotate central and/or east Eastern modelers became quite upset after efforts Team Selection Com mittee have central site Seguin TX ignored participants west Rockies nearly unanimously voted Taft because didnt want travel distant site afraid high humidity possibility winds over five mph straw broke camels back eastern central area participants decided take action asked district vice-presidents initiate change finals site selection first step Executive Council directive finals site will east Mississippi 1984 Further action expec ted Executive Council set up rotational system finals sitewest central east west etc possibly west east west etc Also program formatmay changed insure fair practical equal team selec tion participants Alabama ida gia issippi S Puerto 9ico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 0795550 Amesata VIesJvaddits John Gorday 115 Beybery Lane iaclrgon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohmon 932 Banven Deirey Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00642 Ccl Moorenien 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherem P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrsnceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Really Flies proclaims headline newsletter Atlanta Soaring Society headline refers plane club built fact flew well enough place third against conventionally construc ted two-meter sailpianes Kirk Wheeler pilot flying floating Another club jumped group effort won doing Tn-County RC Association members live Savannah GA built entered float annual Stand Up America parade Nine RC models featured float float didnt win prizes club won expand ing local interest showing Effing ham County officials acted wisely providing club flying site first annual Alabama Fly-In well attended will probably lead second annual Alabama Fly-In Bama Flyers helped putting air show occasion crowd chose winnersa nice way get audience narticioation September 1982 97 n sluGs sun usairpianes large number man nours conssruction uu uunjs acu acm sssatcrs aunt believe won Best Show District V Fun-Fly scheduled September 25 26 same time place South Carolina Fun-Fly Champi onship Twenty trophies merchandise already waiting winners info write James Barr 127 Cherrywood Park Simpsonville SC 29681 dont know old Magnolia Clas sic Capitol City RC Club has host ed about 10 years year some 40 contestants competed five classes under stand steak dinner Saturday night worth trip dont fly contest III eels S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Amneiste VicePrsnidsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill BenoIn Quincy IL 62301 WiIIens Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenend Pkwy Owenisoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithvlle MO 64089 Helen Oleen 820 Old Bonhonane uniwreity CIty MO 63132 WIllIam 3 Snavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48789 Stan Wenson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazal Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 time read will well summer months hope summer enjoyable year Un fortunately havent able travel much year hope can next year Im still office thing have noticed about summer politics seem die down bit see have priorities straight new headquarters should under way now new building will reali ty last hope dont think end need donations have pretty good effort given district would like see effort continue come up less have borrow have used innovative ways get money have enjoyed reading about news letters Just keep up can use lots went CL Stunt contest Lexington KY past weekend guys never cease amaze pull ships out dives just right moment smearing beauties pavement nice change pace watch fly Charleston RC Society borrowed District V display booth mall show Charleston About 5000 spectators visited show Planes ranged 12-ft Tele mastpr ro 1/A rrlleronly Maybe should try something little different once above mentioned CL contest finally got meet District VI AVP Bill Zimmer have much contact him via mail best AVPs really pleasure meet him area Varna IL look Bill up loves talk about CL got letter David Cosby Mineral Point MO back asked let know Terry Vandiver giv ing free helicopter demos club group within 300 miles Give call 314/438-5683 would like see helicopter activity grow willing help make Well its picture time again month have few show Let thank sent can use lot know out take lots pictures summer Lets share first picture sent Bob Mo dica Lafayette Esquadriles Missouri taken spring meet appar ently great success Pictured Joe Fos ter St Louis winrtr Slow Combat Another guys likes crash perfectly good airplanes Im guys likes watch rest pictures taken Hoosier Hills RC Clubs first Expo letter got President Bruce Kern got off good start hope future ones just successful Enough now. 98 Model Aviation theClassic Sorry theres room a, Inn names mars MBCfl8IIB barr oeninu james err S Super Chipmunk uon norgui cues yuur iIuu en ean display just Charleston RC Society As usual Ive run out room before Ive covered news Keep em flying Richard Breeders Christen Eagle nariie MDDOI5 pIrrIre Some backbone Expo CLKaren Kidd Linda Reuter Pat Kern President Bruce Kern J06 Foster ne reau sign successTul xpo people Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disric VII Vice -Pre font PfI Sn 1U14 Birmingham M 4d0 12 Aaeieoano Vice-Prdent Jack Finc 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Aucciane ViCePreidenta Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioge St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr SO Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 40054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Take second look column mast head listing Assistant VP Associate VPs Newly appointed Art Arro Ann Arbor MI Russ Knetzger Milwaukee WI Russ took about three minutes hard persuasion now sounds eager job make room new assignments required some offsets Jim Clark steps down after several years job Iowa thanks thanks will expressed specific meaningful way Jim well John Lorbiecki Milwaukee Art Arro agreed post last December has waiting wings shuffle make room him feel now have good placement geographically people right specialty general knowledge proper communications job What does mean clubs indi vidual members means guy probably right know-how too far you can transact personally get service directly quickly have some rather dramatic threatening events district right next door fall general category bad news listen first bald misinformed reports prudent refrain comment elaboration add ostensibly bad publicity further add misinformation already broadcast other media both cases appropriate Head quarters action motion including trip Headquarters staff involvement example tell make sure appreciate appropriate responses effect good reason see much discussion due time appropriate notice will given matters hand can tell however careful Southern Indiana getting directions natives trying sort out detour routes Always get least two opinions Confounding misdirection wrong turn found myself up hills one-lane gravel road obviously way Paoli turned around Coming back presented fork direc tion left little one-lane concrete bridge over creek railings knocked off Model T deputy later told Only half car got bridge rolled off onto roof Sit ting ceiling 280ZX little light pain butt Sheriff deputies two counties finally got West Baden IN site first AAAA rated United States Indoor Championships resounding success competition Some new records reported elsewhere some notable personalities Wally Sim mers took 4th Handlaunch Glider two-flight total nineties Dr Paul Macready guest Dr MacCready spent two days watching participating helping time wind banquet gave inspired talk major theme developed man-powered flight achievement obtained through direct open-minded approach such modeler might take case Indoor modeler microfilm models Rich structure weight power other investment craft except what needed achieve task confirmed first finally achieving man-powered flight Channel crossing flight touched down beach very edge waters just crossed again return trip home West Baden shared ride Indianapolis Airport disappeared down concourse three minutes fore departure time return rental car him similar attitude parallel discipline displayed Eugene Verbitsky Russian Power flier asked him what thought new electronic timers doesnt add anything capability airplane compete Hey Thomas Arkansas Louisiana C New Mesice lsema s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Asociate VPreedents Bob riedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11808 Fulmer NE Albuqueue NM 87111 Ed Pore 1102 W Torrent Rd Grand Prasnie TX 75050 Al Robe 1904 Valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 rain around some RC fields under water finding place fly has hard Mesquite North Lake have always public parks free enter now charging fee fly thing good about now maybe can get city maintain fields better have got Bucker Jungmeister almost ready go again does always happen new airplanes Junkers have two airplanes 15 years oldan Aeromaster Gringo flew Dallas meet month Tom Street beat Pattern second Joe Gross third Larry Jenson beat Scale Bonanza second MB-S won Giant Scale Minnow big dealtwo entries following report Ed Perez Dallas meet May 22 23 Dallas RC Club held Pattern Scale flying contest Sever al younger fliers going compete decided feature column hopes encouraging others Four teenagers competed Mike Gross age 13 Altus OK placed 4th 1981 Texas NationalsNovice Robert Elliott age 14 Arlington TX 9th 1981 Nats Novice both now Advanced fliers Jeff Turner 15 Dallas TX Steve Hill 14 Arlington TX both flying Novice class first time September1982 99 ieve null ana rorner i racy make minor adjustments before competition winners Masters 1stTom Street right 2ndTed White center 3rd Joe Gross left Jeffs pit crew David Groves Steve coached older brother Tracy also experienced flier round newcomers flew showed improvement over previous can proud first performance appeared obvious two Advanced fliers Robert Mike known older Advanced fliers skilled competitors As matter fact pilot last years Southwest Championships held over Labor Day weekend Dallas remarked glad moving Expert wouldnt have face Robert Ad vanced 1982 Roberts father Dwain gan teach him fly age 11 Now Robert rescues Dwain has flying problems Mike Gross has also followed fathers example Joe Gross won third place Masters Dallas RC meet pperarys Mike Robert dueled May 15 16 HOT MACS Pattern Contest Waco TX week previous contest point differential between two pilots about half Robert placed first Mike second Dallas contest Mike flew Tipper ary Robert Johnny Casburn Xl still experimental plane yet market Robert placed first Mike placed fourth Robert Since Robert earned first Ad vanced Texas City RC Club Champi onships leading pack 21 points Unfor tunately Mike wasnt able make meet dont know would have com pared feel certain two young men would have again vying top honors over older competitors end Dallas contest four seemed truly have enjoyed experiences new skills learned some skills perfected others So let warning keep eye over shoulderthese youngsters coming up fast Thanks photographer Uvaldo Ramon Baich Springs TX Colorado S Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeIlnhls Olsirict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Ajeociave Vicu-Prad Robert Ball 2622 S CoOtmar, Casper StY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Snanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 445h Sc Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Martern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 516 S Cloudas Sioux Falls SO 57103 will receiving issue just about Nats time arc participating working Natscongratu lations efforts Worlds Largest Model Airplane Contest big thanks local Nebraska folks have worked hard assist AMA bringing meet off such spectacular fashion Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Boulevard Casper WY 82601 phone 307/265-6250 Youth Activities Coordinator dis trict shares following need youth beginners model aviation has prompted District IX VP Travis McGinnis ask draw up some guidelines goals modeling public think through youngsters today display patience acquired skills build stick tissue models usually associated begin ning modeling because hurried atti tude part adults seems limited time assist beginners success ful modeling experience first activities appointed job will compile list designs available kits categorize some sequential/logical order various types modeling ie FF CL RC lists should assistance getting useful information hands beginners beginning modelers start appropriate designs consequently experience less success crucial beginning stages endeavor Reliable simple stable flying designs must beginners will greatly increase chances beginners hang modeling diversions choices activities todays youth electronic games etc challenging exciting modeling faces its greatest challenges drawing youths its ranks keeping would helpful readers would simply flood mailbox ideas suggestions assist accomplishing first phases new job organization BAMA frequently referred Ed Whittens column Junior Flight would also great help information gathering Ill stop time telling way look modeling need ginnerswe know modeling builds characterjust look around charac ters already modeling Till another time Thanks Chuck good start important job Model Museum Flying Club Newsletter Denver CO come follow ing thoughts Jim Thomas past Secretary club currently fashionable com plain about everything intent nor view status modeling its future easy enough convinced modeling will soon cease exist due lack flying sites b costs balsa engines fuel etc c public restrictions con cerning noise usage lack enforce ment re radio frequencies d above dont believe immedi ate demise hobby reasonable conclude generation gone will no new juniors carry Now recognize may some reason concerned about nega tive items listed aboveand maybe am fully convinced average modeler 1982 has better ever before days modeler can enjoy phase hobby pre-Old Timer latest electronic benefits newest technology adhesives example equals freedom never before enjoyed total fields less numerous dedicated flying sites now cost travel has increased greatly over last decade us have available money time 1930s 1940s what future Let us accept fact will possible recreate wave enthusiasm belonged aviation post Lindbergh days assume means end interest flight end hobby deny bet ter aspects what declare whole affair fad assert joy fascination romance flight will never die Further assert modelers worldwide care takers joy fascination romance although numbers may diminish time time curious inquisitive nature man will replenish us because marvel things airborne will continue delight eye excite mind So lets worry too much should enjoy hobby motivation first place enrich through improve ment human experience pass along confidence Arizona S talilornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae l.annlois Rnchn PaIns ve,ses cA 90-274 AociwOe Viog-Pmjdnas Torn bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Veges NV 89107 Tony Capobianco 615 Laloma Ave. Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnun Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weetby CIsula Vista CA 92011 couple trips report month first fund raiser model contest Soaring Union Los Angeles SULA club put contest pro ceeds being matched club donated AMA Building Fund con test raised $105 SULA matched Fur thermore individual donations led addi tional $130 being raised total $340 contest directed Jim Barnhart wife Margaret bought silver patch Homer Swap Ron Reitz bought silver patch Thanks SULA members results contest saw Don Vickers winning Roger Roth runnerup next 100 Model Aviation three George Bass Mike Charles Ed Kennedy meet held Domin quez Hills site very next day went foothill community Altadena Altadena Methodist Church pastor Dr Barry Woodbridge unusual service planned Dr Woodbridge RC pilot planned service around aeronautical theme Models display outside church suspended ceiling inside Dr Woodbridge called service Cele bration Flight Reverend Richard Hann start proceedings prayer Rev Hann good sailplane builder flier After Dr Woodbridges sermon Living Right Altitude presented guest speaker other Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer Condor fame Dr MacCready spoke crossing English Channel Gossamer Albatross ran fellow club members Ed Lidgard John Ferrer wife Nancy pleasant surprise service Dr Woodbridge fine thing feel art idea can pursued others After club meets rec reation room church recently received $100 donation Building Fund Marion MidgeJohnson widow Hi Johnson Thanks Mrs Johnson AMA staff myself have appointed new Associate VicePresident Las Vegas area name Tom Bunker RC flier Scale main interest especially Quarter Scale Hes modeling since 1948 having started Ukies Tom charter member QSAA having served financial officer since forming Hes designer scratch build er hes no stranger aeronautics Welcome District X teamTom way newsletter editors listen up Look list AVPs top column Any within couple hundred miles dont include mailing list recently sent AMA booth Mike Lee Phoenix AZ mall show Mike sent excellent report show Un fortunately report nearly long total space allotted magazine column Ill just have give high lights show put Condors Luke AFB Cris-Town shopping mall heart Phoenix 70 models display entered 20 classes planes boats cars public voting pick winners class Over 3000 votes cast mall manager Ms Ann Junkers rented tables set up display paid plaques awarded winning models Mike says plans under way next years show plan add classes judging Saturday night swap shop auction Recently Ive cancel out some club visits because several trips Cape Kennedy However Ive asked affected clubs reschedule Im going miss FAI Scale Championships Reno because Ill off Florida want appear club write Ill see what can work out Support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible Remember youve got till end year get name plaque new building takes minimum $50 donation achieve Need booth Ill send no cost mall show whathave-you Thermals Alaska o ara on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aeinecate VIeePraidnte Al Culver 16075 var Elm Pocasello ID 83201 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vic*burg Sn. 5tokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klemash Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 290201 Sn Ave 534 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 August 15 date 9th annual Intermountain Scale Builders contest Gil I-forstman contact him 509/276-5296 has putting low-key kind Scale Peanut UC RC get-together years years event will have cate gories Rubber C02 Gas Peanut Profile UC AA UC Profile Junior event RC BIG RC Scale Others tell great contest well run just lot fun year special category will 30s era Any aircraft made decade qualifies special reward sounds like super contest takes place near Deer Park WA just north Spokane Also rumor bin comes word new IMAA chapter near Hillsboro OR will sponsor reception its great new field 21st 22nd August contest come fly us gettogether Also rumored steak fry Satur day evening nominal charge dont have contact imagine Hills boro Hobby Shop would have information 'Credit Credit,~ file Corvallis Expo essentially baby BCRC same time Jim Trump wanted remind group effort involving other clubs year Kiamath Falls group ran fun-fly Since Len Ledson won suppose coincidence excellent trophies made Roseburg Club films run Barnstormers should noted Jim said felt clubs got involved show better would Sounds good January saw first issue new newsletter Skagit RC Flyer voice Skagit Valley RC Club WA Im sure editor Chuck Bulfinch would pleased exchange other news letter persons Chuck wrote criti cisms would ignored probably said jest good thought Its criticism isnt important rather newsletter editors get little positive feedback yet kinds flak shows up goof Newsletters very important part hobby clubs function kind newsletter editor Send him something print offer help out buy him beverage little TLC helps Contest Trail Mudhole 82 held beautiful day Lately weather has great Unfortunately first day fishing season didnt see some group showed up seemed enjoy day terry Holcomb watched 60 Minutes segment Lear Fan Jerry quite hand devel opment craft built least two models part pre-production engineering tried again fly electric powered Widge Almost Haystack events tried out bugs will Out fine floatplanes no BAD crashes few dunks As usual Sky Knights put good contest 29th May went Eugene 82 Northwest UC Regionals first UC contest 4ong time im pressed scope organization premier meet Mike Hazel helpers commended fine job Naturally spent time talking people watching What could see though large group dedicated modelers doing what enjoy doing very well Met whole lot UC fliers saw some old friends lot fun doing Next year am going stay can get weekend clear people Cana da California Eugene Toy/Hobby mobile shop display of plastic UC models made Frank Macy Jim Walker display giant Fireball beautiful engine display friendly enjoyable people enjoy hobby could possibly name will forget Thanks Barons Spokane hosted 82 edition Northwest Division Scale Masters meet June 11-13 club field north Spokane Deer Park entries around 20 Scale aircraft large meet Static judging done 11th flying six rounds 12th 13th field part old airbase run way essentially east-west Naturally winds northerly Actually winds quiet around 7 pm thinking about having some flying rounds ing Saturday next year Winds Well wouldnt say too strong think wind moves RVs just breeze werent too strong As dont have results contest others discussed yet meet self well organized well run AVP eastern Washington Bruce Nelson Con test Manager Dick Carson Contest Direc tor aided host aides Bruce Carson editor Monocle filled what happening locally num ber faithful expressed thoughts feelings about Academy doings Really group need have let know what like dont like about whats going hobby SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Well Im out room till next time HAPPY FLYING September 1982 101 Taken ZilIahsoma planes Nice Kougar en tha foreground Photo Baich JUNIO FLIGHT] Box 176 Wall St Sta. New D WHITTE York NY 100050 Shanghai SRPSM AEROMODELING kind wonderful mucilage binds people together locally nationally over world become friends remain has basis understand appreciate other end World War III GI Shanghai China weekends flew Free Flight models HUANG YONG-LIANG club Jessfield Park Nixon rapprochement back touch other Yong-Liang main expertise became Control Line now gov ernments aeromodeling program organizers duties range heading development laboratory Peking running FAI team trials managing FAI Control Line teams overseas responsibility improving production quality factories manu facturing model airplane engines Recently acquired new task popularizing aeromodeling throughout China Editor new bi-monthly magazine Model Airplane have received first two issues contents very general beginner expert sport FAA history kites aerodynamics full-sized aircraft magazines introductory informative will obviously just sort vehicle needed introduce encourage develop model builders present 20000 copies being printed hope increase 100000 about 10% number grade school students very interesting item attracted first issue plan reproduced reduced size below building/flying instructions SHANGHAI SRPSM model produced kit already 400000 have sold uses expanded foam sheets wing tail surfaces spruce motor stick plastic propeller sure looks like winning way go group can make own SHANGHAI SRPSMs just little project first arithmetic drawing up plans full size Dimensions plans metric have multiply 03937 convert inches wing has 18-inch span 4-inch chord center stabilizer 11-inch span 3-inch chord center Collect bunch expanded foam meat trays home school Thicker ones wing thinner stab fins wing can made two halves make -inch longer overlap Use white aliphatic resin glue such Elmers Sobo Titebond Try out modelers am disturbed absence young people hobby until now decided go alone effort help Ive drawn up rudimentary program Im going try local level First simple note presented President local RC club Sky Squires Second program plan intend present/sell local grade school principals intend ed use AMA Cub primary vehicle augmented follow-on theory models mostly plagiarized past articles junior Flight must admit soon began run out ideas best adequately retain interest students may show necessary interest continue Hopefully BAMA wIl provide myself stimulus suggestions Bills use followup material will greatly appreciated Send Bill Brenchley RR 3 Box 307B Marion IL 62959 Thanks BAMA Needs Help BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues need assistance Send 20c postage stamp complimentary copy Star Skippers Assoc ons newsletter learn what effort about Send stamp $10 mem Workshop 01bership check Ed 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 Bill Benchby Bravo Ive just received issue Model Aviation laud initiative formation BAMA like long time ***** Keep flippin prop. next month Ii 01 t2Ol __vJlI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Limits Insurance Coverage Models Over 55 Pounds Requires Spectator Separation Flight Line Least 65 Feet Flying Models Over 20 Pounds AMA Executive Council June 26 1982after considering possible actions connection membership concerns over expanding potential danger involving large heavy models flown close prox imity spectator crowdsvoted clarify AMA Safety Code regard situa tions noted above Reflecting growing negative membership reaction publicity about large models ex pressing need line drawn some concerning AMA accommodation activity includes such models Council adopted limit already effect Model Aeronautics Association Canada MAAC AMA Safety Code currently says models weighing over 20 pounds single straight line must established separate spectators persons essential flight operations ncil has defined amount separation least 65 feet between spectator line and flight operations Council further defined flying models over 20 lbs weight limit per missible models flown accordance paragraph 4 General section AMAs Safety Code shall beSS lbs 25 kilograms taking actions effective immediately upon receipt information anyone involved flying models over 20 pounds Council noted general principle governs AMA insurance coverage matters less what flown flown Thus indi cated flying models heavier 55 pounds large unpopulated area such desert uninhabited lake area might very safe therefore need insurance coverage flying such models contests model demonstrations club ac tivities public might expected congregate risk exposure unaccept able AMA officers responsible establishing safety policies practices meantime AMAs new Safety Com mittee study further subject large heavy models view toward possible further modification clarification ficial AMA Safety Code Until Safety Committee produces recomendations subject however above requirements have same effect changes Code making its rulings Council noted previous lifting former 40-lb Safety Code weight limit response membership requests told good safety record models 40- 50pound weight range establishing higher limit Council indicated too models weights double previous limit have involved crash es though injuries have volved potential acceptable summary line has drawn again minimum separation between spectator flying activities has provided Meanwhile AMA Safety Committee will consider whether further safety pro visions recommended Synopsis- Executive Council Meeting 6/26-2 7 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Arlington VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately August 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting August should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie 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-Il 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-VIII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX AVP-IX Proxy Dick Crowley substitut ing VP Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA President Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Howard Crispin Mike Mas John Preston Frank Garcher Bob Aberle attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Carl Wheeley Publications Director Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am President chaired meeting made several announcements preliminary financial report just concluded RC Scale World Championships continued page 91 Trans Am Raffle Report April 1982 issue Model Aviation page 78 told learning fund raising raffle held connection 1981 Trans Am Rally conflicted Federal lottery laws therefore cancelled its original form required payment tickets participate same time indicated until March 1 1982 could participate revised version program did require raffle tick et purchase time appeared would possible proceed award prizes originally intended However since announcement ap pears program still problem re gard lottery laws AMA Executive Council has decided cancel program entirely offer refunds anyone purchased raffle tickets Thus awards will made offering refunds submit ticket stubs proof purchase noted cost program exceeded income ticket sales entry fees AMA souvenir sales miscellaneous donations Thus project ended deficit status hoped therefore raffle refunds will minimized request re funds since may treat purchases contributions worthy cause Rally great event will go down AMAs history tremendous model flying achievement meantime books need closed financial aspects project Requests refunds will honored time during 1982 Please send ticket stubs AMA PR Department 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 88 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New Satety Ruling Effective Immediately- Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 DATELINE REND NV Time flashes time write another column time Reno Ill try highlight few happenings seventh RC Scale World Championships So people involved effort becomes difficult list lets start Bosses Patty Groves very affectionately known WWW Contest Manager assigned myriad de tails required tie everything together husband Monty Contest Director contest magnitude means sweat worry sweat work sweat run start sweating very good job well done full thanks AMA FAI two people efforts Without two meet could have total disasterwith total success Bob Rae Underwood handled hos pitality chores escorting tour groups ladies welcoming foreign teams chasing out airport retrieve model boxes lost transit Ken Wardrip members Hill Country Flyers Club supported flight line activities chasing fliers hangar flight line Yeo man duties performed Phil Abbinanti members Reno RC Club man woman pitched bull work needed kind meet folk credit Reno area people responsible getting meet day registration subsequent happenings people made contest work too numerous men tion thanks AMA FAI go out THE CONTEST Forty three competitors representing 14 countries converged Reno Sunday registration orientation entire person neljudges jury contestants supporters AMA staff housed fed Circus Circus HotellCasino thanks support both Bill Bennett Bill Pennington Facili ties excellent people hotel warm cheerful especially Black Jack dealers took money Out field contestants assem bling checking aircraft renewing old friendships meeting new people generally getting lay land Bob Wischer tempted fly sport ship check out area allowed flying crashed minor damage takeoff due broken wire aileron servo Bob Underwood stepped Hiper Bipe flew successfully Thin air 5000 fect altitude verified attempted axial roll turned out bar rel configuration loss great gobs altitude local modeler told plans call 25 stuff 4 IT BEGINS Monday day commenced Bob Underwood flying sample flight train judges caliber judge need ed real training Field limits due parked full-scale craft planes takeoff active runway proved quite tight possible contain provided pilots exercized care Static judging began after flight judge training activities ceased noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Very brief speeches welcome Tony Aarts behalf FAI behalf AMA followed raising individual flags participating country accompanied national thems beautiful event moving almost reverent culminated Monty Groves declaring contest officially open frightening high explosive blast adjoining field timed exactly Montys final words Static judging continued after opening ceremonies Stand-off Scale judges worked late night completed 25 aircraft F4C judging Precision Scale much meticulous requiring nearly hour judge aircraft end day Monday completed five aircraft cluding perfect example Scale craftsmanship have ever seen museum cali ber reproduction Swedish Tiger Moth 7 pm team managers meeting held clear up rules questions others related operation meet Again field limits defined assure team very clear idea limits would applied Relative wind directions takeoff landings discussed occasions would require reflight meeting ended retired dinner Black Jack tables AND WE CONTINUE Flying started Tuesday morning F4 Stand-off first event go Austra lians got honor first flight soon found meaning term density altitude Takeoff successful follow ing straight flight maneuver some what low altitude low speed 180 degree turn proved fateful Ryan STM fell out air smote old Mother Earth Damage minimal again flew next round went Tuesday Wednes day successive flier going school preceeding flights eventually pilots learned handle flying 5000 feet above sea level Weather turned very warm Tuesday morning rain high winds Wednesday afternoon causing halt F4 flying FAI jury chief judge Monty Groves CD dis cussed weather limited time remain ing fly premier event F4C decided suspend further F4 flying until after com pletion F4C good decision F4C really tough contest Tough air craft competitors judges organizers workers tough everyone weather gangs up against becomes shattering Thursday afternoon Wednesday rained out Nearly Friday very hard working flight line crew headed Betty Stream last F4C flight finished mid-afternoon showed ol Mother Nature quicker US team came upon some very hard times Bob Wischer destroyed totalled de molished re-kitted etc brand new air craft very first competition flight crashing onto apron devastating manner Bob equally devastated George Rose few significant problems managed get some good flights able return home minor damage fine aircraft Earl Thompson lucky flight third round spelled dis aster recently rebuilt Focke-Woif put ting such condition probably will never fly again alL good showing single thing ashamed THE REST OF IT Im going give blowby-blow description entire contest nor am going list winners Turn back Bob Wischers special report Better should mention some happenings necessarily order happened Pic ture mind about President responding warning dust-devil blowing up field running out help lower umbrellas over judges fumbling release catch still standing after dust-devil passed holding shaft inside out umbrellaagonizingly embarrassed watching same dust-devil carrying chief judges new hat 300 yards down ramp Picture Charlie Chambers breaking up ducted fan Stand-off model its attempted first flight spending better part Tues day night Jerry Nelsons house rebuilding putting creditable second round flight destroy third round flight due loss power tuned pipe came loose Picture Bob Rae Underwood running course used car over Reno try ing find lost model box belonging Finnish team finally locating Reno Airport Picture FAI jury feigning p flight line friend d snap blackmail photo Picture delay ing meet few moments brand new Lear Fan full-scale aircraft taxi everyone rushing grab cameras quick shot picture awe stood Lear Fan model number two lifted off runway its maiden flight full view FAI participants around worlda sight never forgotten picture awards ceremony Scale contest antique home-built full-scale aircraft backdroptruly awe inspiring ITS OVER Once again AMA has successfully host ed World Championship event thanks next page September 1982 89 Presidents Corner continued people donated time effort make contestants very reason contest enjoyed meet felt well treated have said before again thank everyonewith very spe cial thank Patty Monty Groves folks done good Two years now World Champion ship Scale meet will held Le Bourget Airport near Paris France US team did fare well Reno Le Bourget. OUR BUILDING IT IS STARTED June 27 official ground breaking ceremony took place site new home impact struc ture will have future model aviation cannot measured thc cost dollars cannot measured standards now have know will first time history national model aeronautic organization will own its home contributed accomplishment can justly take pride achievement completes step final step formal opening should take place early next year day will fully discernable entity true force world aviation standing proud show world can-do organization Stand proud Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Gary Qakins Editor Prop Wash newsletter Minneapolis MN Piston Poppers Control Line club writes Contest Director testing idea has some merits idea generally accepted intangibles Contest Direc tor performs impossible test main thing CD must know use rule book Any questions answered rule book Thanks Gary agree am going continue monitor CD business continue report directly members until thing cools off Nona Suhr late Arthur Shurs wife writes am happy hear Baby engines safe arrival AMA museum looking 18-inch aluminum pro peller Bob Cowles Arts good friend avid model buddy asking around - lonely hours have resorted reading model airplane magazines including Model Aviation Art would have never believed AMA Associate Vice-President William Ken Kern Bedford IN AVP District VI writes Ive talked Jim Sears about think should have word CD issue Once CD license issued Contest Director has sanc tioned contest dont think alone will keep him up date rule changes think good CD will keep up no reason refresher exam think someone nuts bringing up After get right old CD AMA grass roots Daniel Jayne Editor Balsa Bums newsletter Port City RCers Muske gon MI writes Club member Tim Holmes flew model plane month De cember 1980 through December 1982 snow sleet wind rain hail what-haveyou contacted Hardy Brodersen asked him season flying award Tim Three months later Hardy mailed beau tiful mounted award glass over am writing thank Hardy Brodersen doing good job thank AMA Daniel am publishing information nationally see anyone can top Tims record agree Hardy think AMA district VPs doing fine job What use retrieve model air planes Nashville Tennessee Horses course knew picture right isSundowner horse lives Nashville Pretty Robin Kaye rides him around everywhere retrieve Michael Fars chuck glider Does Sundowner build fly own planes So far has shown little interest chuck gliders does enjoy eating grass Shown above snap three important Radio Control fliers Nashville TN area Left right David Smith Kathleen Millar Hanil Helman Hanil holding Tn-Pacer flies beautifully See next month. Donut Fly Control Line Models Near Power Lines 90 Model Aviation Jack Coan Editor important South Dadein theIa area sent picture modelers club turned out greet Kenon Visit California Owner builder flier Gee Bee Roy Wagner shown kneeling Gary Greksa holding big plane left Editor Jack Coan middle Distinguished visitor big-time California modeler Ken Willard far right hope doesnt crash kids. Steve Healey President South Dade RC Club Tom Polite Secretary/Treasurer way Executive Directors View trom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Big Milestone June 28 1982 major date AMAs history Thats day AMA granted loan almost million dollars $940000 build its new Headquarters Visitors Center Model Aviation Museum AMA President John Grigg Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski myself met morning 28th office Silver Spring MD settle final paperwork required obtain such loan others presentabout eight 10 lawyers bankers contractor us went smoothly Vince laid groundwork during previous several months provide data documentation required have ever through house loan settlement experience multiply about hundred times over get some idea what involved least four sets lawyers took partto represent bank county Industrial Revenue Bond agency us AMA paid services out Building Fund because thats way system works addition previously paid another set lawyers find us bank willing lend us money build building thats behind us now contrac tor already well building schedule calls December 1982 completion fact already startedon hand shakeas soon gotten building permit week before Vince done advance work well AMA Executive Council assembled day before loan settlementon Sunday June 27to have official ground-breaking ceremony Synopsis continued page 88 RenoJune 13-19 indicated no AMA subsidy needed event expected show profit b An unusually heavy amount recent AMA correspondence concerned safety aspects large models some positive Council action needed c Recent incidents involving full-scale aircraft models would detailed d Groundbreaking AMAs new build ing would take place Sunday June 27 construction loan settlement next day e Agenda material submission deadline Council meetings clarifiedsix weeks prior meeting f Clarification Contest Calendar format needed dispel current confusion A Minutes last April meeting approved adoption various clari fications corrections previously submitted Council members B Reports heard including Executive Vice-President following committees Scholarship Building Fund Film Projects RC Frequency Contest Director Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats part history recorded video tape photos Frank Garcher representing hobby industry previously raised about $50000 AMAs behalf presented first Presidents Legion Honor award Toledo last April simple grand affair included former AMA President Earl Witt brought gold shovel some good words former AMA President Johnny Clemens Headquarters building project initiated under Johnnys term office took shape during Earls term will celebrate its grand opening next summer during John Griggs term Future Milestone AMA will officially 50 years old 1986 time new home will well settled able host fitting celebration golden anniversary will looking ideas make whole year 1986 something special model aviation ideas hereby solicited brainstorm Jot down random thoughts Scribble pet ideas can make greatest year history Send AMA HQ compilation potential year long pro gram Maybe will have contest best ideas can carried out Food thought Meanwhile just finished great RC Scale World Championships Reno Lincoln Nats set August 1-8 Nebraska getting ready send teams other World Championships Russia Control Line Scale Sweden Control Line Combat Speed Team Race Aerobatics salt Romania Indoor So lot happening much excitement topper expected opening up new RC frequencies later year activity continues grow generate interest members can very likely add new item celebrate 86 hundred thousandth member might happen sooner10% year will 19841 Procedures Nats Sites Safety Special Inter est Groups Museum Contest Coordination Key Man Compensation addition reports NAA President re quest John Grigg recommendations replace retiring Scale Contest Board Chairman Some actions resulted reports included below C Agenda Actions following actions taken response discussions concern ing previously submitted agenda topics proposals also result some committee reports 1 Building Fund Continuance Although noted Building Fund campaign reached its basic goal $160000 over $190000 donated date ap proved unanimously continue fund raising program indefinitely help offset building construction loan expenses However noted original fund incentives patches plaques etc would contin ued beyond 1982 order initial donors would retain special recognition benefits 1982 campaign 2 Film Projects proposal produce video tape version AMAs previously ap proved films project concerning building flying RC model considered vote delay decision until next Council meet ing defeated 6 7 against 237810 ED EVP approved unanimously proceed project originally ap proved Ted White appointed chairman committee oversee project 3 Bylaws agreed several chang es needed clarify intent some sections new AMA bylaws com mittee headed Bill Mathews draft rec ommendations next Council meeting 4 Frequency Committee Bob Aberle briefed Council latest status report received unanimous approval two new Frequency Committee documents Phase-In Plan New Radio Control Frequencies New RC Frequency Identification Con trol System also approved unanimous ly Phase-In Plan mandated use AMA sanctioned competitions ef fective FCC approval new frequencies further approved Council establish position within district ranking equivalent As sociate Vice-President called Frequency Co ordinator names listed regularly along AVPs masthead Model Aviation motion passed 8 4 against 2568 1 abstained EVP 5 Noise Committee Chairman Izzo re ported committee accumulating data constructing plane utilizing known techniques noise suppression 6 1982 Nats Procedures Document Fore man reported help Charlie Spears Nats procedures will sembled book form Indoor Nats will two-day event Pershing Auditorium Lincoln NE Out door FF site will University Nebraska Field Laboratory near Mead choice particular fields according wind direction 7 Safety Committee Mathews reported Don Lowe will accept chairmanship committee after November 82 Council approved Lowes appointment committee could begin operating 1983 8 AMA Museum President announced recommendation Museum Curator Frank Ehling following have appointed members Museum Committee Dr Walt Good John Pond George Aldrich 9 Special Membership Disabled Mathews reported developed trial year membership based same rate senior citizens also proposal would distributed Council voting next meeting 10 District Youth/Beginners Coordinator Dick Crowley presented T McGinnis propos al have district representative can specialize helping youth newcomers compiling information communicating VPs AVPs available resources VP appointed ranking Contest Co ordinator term concurrent appointing vice-president motion adopt program did receive second President directed formal proposal well job descrip tion presented McGinnis before next Council meeting item further considered 11 Contest Board Procedures page Contest Board Procedures Document Analysis Proposals Contest Boards has manufacturing first several continued page 93 September 1982 91 Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four Applicants Four students have announced co equal winners 1981 Glen Sigafoose Memo rial Scholarships Glen Sigafoose founder president Sig Manufacturing Co lost life 1980 Pitts Special aerobatic biplane piloting crashed during airshow Since Glen always deeply concerned en couraging young modelers educations Sig Scholarship Program established suitable memorial supported donations Glens friends Sig Manufacturing Co AMA administering program supplement basic AMA Scholarship Program Any student AMA member has applied regular AMA Scholarship Program automatically considered Sig program basis modeling per formance financial need No set number winners picked year Dan Abel attending Central Missouri State University Warrensburg MO working Aviation Technology depart ment Dan attended first Nationals shortly before first birthday waited until eight build first model Delta Dart Since 1976 has missed competing Nationals once has also worked Delta Dart programs help start other potential modelers along path has taken Dan involved different phases model aviation including Hand-Launched Gliders RC Sailplanes Control LineScale instrumental forming RC club college now serves its president currently member McDonnell Douglas RC Model Airplane Club Thermaleers FF Club Eagle Scout has camped hiked 49 states several Canadian prov inces earned letters track crosscountry three years high school played school bands Barry Zeigenfuse working toward de gree electrical engineering Penn State made Deans List first semester active student member Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers works 20 35 hours week electrical draftsman Pollack Research Design high school wrestled Varsity Team four years received awards aca demic excellence American Bio graphical Institute Whos Among American High School Students Barry has built flown FF OHLG models member Daniel Boone Silent Fliers has competed since 1978 January 1981 issue Model Build er magazine featured Barry Young Free Flighter theMonth 1980 Nationals Barry took first place established new national record Category Ill Gas FF Senior class David Nelson enrolled aeronau tical engineering program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL completing requirements private pilots license has interested aviation life David member Central Massa chusetts Radio Control Modelers Westboro MA earliest achievements tak ing first Junior division Sport Scale 1976 Nationals J-3 Cub 1978 David took first place New England Championships Fitchburg MA flying custom Stearman 1980 flew Great Lakes T2-1 A-i Senior Expert class Nationals placed first frequently flies models airshows demonstrations New England attending Tahanto Regional High School David member National Honor Society three years rep resentative Boys State Annual State Historical Conference J Paul Trestan enrolled University Toledo majoring Mechanical Engineer ing graduated honors St Fran cis de Sales High School 1980 member National Honor Society Paul interested skiing computer program ming has worked extensively fathers business Paul has member Weak Sig nals 1978 present Toledo Flying Tigers 1976 present has served training officer Flying Tigers 1980-81 Club Champion Paul very interested RC Racing events participating Formula 1 Quarter Midget Quickie 500 races southern Michigan norh tern Ohio placed second Senior class Quarter Midget 1980 Nationals designed successful Sport Pylon plane now produces fiberglass fuselages it has flown tail dragger tricycle gear configurations congratulate 1981 winners win ners 1982 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship awards will selected among have already applied 1982 AMA Scholarship Program 1981 Sig Memorial Scholarship winners above 1RI David Nelson Barry Zeigenfuse continuing clockwisewinners Paul Trestan Dan Abel four co-equal winners program established honor Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufacturing Company Dulles Expo 82 quarter million people according post-show estimates visited Dulles Airport northern Virginia over weekend June 26-27 They saw Concorde supersonic transport C5A military transport plane lots private planes ultralights helicopters Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron twentieth birthday Dulles Airport ultramodern facility serving Washington DC metro area Dulles few American airports regular Con corde supersonic service London Paris Its spacious facilities joy traveler plane-watcher Dulles throws itself birthday party people three states turn out see show show year model air show flying part entire Expo Flying taxiway visible spectators apron observation areas terminal Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron put five rousing shows opening Expo Saturday morning Squadron exhibiting its models roped-off area shade wing C5Athe largest military transport world Representatives AMA I-IQ also turned out passing out literature answer ing questions about model aviation lot questions about AMAs new Headquarters building Reston VA few miles away announced local papers groundbreaking building Sunday local residents excited curious Luther Huxs fabulous RC Space Shuttle see September 1981 Model Aviation flew five shows team member Bill Hersh berger also member AMA Frequency Committee piloting carrier plane crowds gasped Shuttle pulled smoothly away its transport cheered wildly Luther brought rolled out right front Luther puts lot practice flaring Shuttle model looks like prototype though has much better glide ratio big Columbia Luther has now flown Space Shuttles 140 times air shows over area course big Columbia busy Sat urday too lifted off Cape Canaveral 1100 am Squadron just getting show word Columbia achieved orbit came through Luthers Columbia making its approach announced crowd just after touchdown Concorde joins show Sunday afternoons show got what probably spec tacular warm-up act air show has British Airways Concorde taking off its regularly-scheduled London trip taxied just behind Squadron setSynopsis continued page 93 listed concerns voting rules changes President ask Contest Board Coordinator communicate Boards explaining listing necessarily priority order 12 Magazine Editorial Policies response question about whether official editori al policy should exist Executive Director advised Publisher would tempt develop basic editorial guideline record also noted general Executive Council adequately can does act necessary control editorial policies 13 Special Events Director Replacement Worth reported Public Relations De partment now consists Geoff Styles PR Director Doug Pratt Special Events Manager Lou Ward PR Secretary also noted reorganized department oper ting up crowds gathered watch show rare treat Concorde lifted runway raised its nose landing gear disappeared team members knew however surprise store waited watched Suddenly Concorde reappeared landing lights bright against noon sky no 1000 feet above ground made magnificent highspeed pass right over crowd banked around Dulles Tower vanished time good No sooner sound its engines died down Phil Coopys Christen Eagle leaped air its famous snaproll takeoff show As Dick Roe teams manager announcers said Concorde tough act follow did Northern Virginia Air Show Squadron 26 air show teams sponsored AMA air show team members unpaid volun teers build fly maintain won equipment own expense team may 50 shows flying season entirely own time ating accordance plan previously approved Council 14 Plan Membership Sales Hobby Shops 15 Mailing Service Industry 15 Cost WATS Line Study above three agenda items have deferred until next full Council meeting will reported upon Executive Director 17 Publishers Meeting Discussion con sidered whether meeting editors pub lishers modeling press would helpful improving rapport between AMA no definitive action taken 18 Surplus Magazine Shipment Policy Executive Director reported under contract AMAs new magazine print er no surplus should accumulate therefore no longer problem concerning what whether charge surplus maga zines 19 Headquarters Authority Concerning Sanctions response Executive Direc tors request procedural clarification con cerning issuance sanctions under new contest coordination criteria approved issue sanctions approved coordinators meets scheduled prior May holding sanctions received meets scheduled after May 1 until coordinators resolve traditional meet conflicts 20 Membership Status After Losing CD Rating approved individual loses CD status due non-renewal membership upon rejoining shall al lowed reenter membership Leader Member status 9 3 against 48 10 21 Airworthiness/Giant Models Concern over existence unusual flying model next page September 1982 93 Scenes DuKes Expodisplays set up under wing C5A Model Aviators Normally Norace Fly Full-Scale Airports Did know fly airports have received federal funds owners/operators bound agreements certain things Well agreements referred Sponsor Assurances Sponsor Assurance No 22C requires airport operator notify full-scale aircraft condition would affect full-scale traffic airport Normally notification done Notice Airmen NOTAM effective NOTAMs should issued least two hours before airport will affected Therefore notice applies operation recommend discuss apsects airport operator towards gaining his/her assistance issuing appropriate NOTAMs Any questions concerning can referred AMA HOattention Geoffrey StylesDirector Public Relations structures such dog houses giant mod els expressed Council members regard danger potential After considerable debate motion approved 55 pound weight limit 25 kilossame Canadian weight limit imposed upon model aircraft effective immediately motion passed 12 1 against 5 As further safety measure requirement separation spectators flight line generally agreed necessary approved unanimously interim measure pending Safety Committee recom mendations minimum 65 feet distance between spectators flight line shall imposed models over 20 pounds connection criteria paragraph five general section AMA Safety Code Note Headquarters directed issue emergency notice announcing mandates effective immediately upon re ceipt notice 22 Agenda Items six weeks advance deadline submission reaffirmed President noted truly urgent emergency item could admitted agenda Council approval 23 Traditional Meets authority VPs shift dates such meets reaf firmed such shifts could affect ad jacent districts approved unanimously such changes would made after consultation vice-presidents dis tricts potentially affected also considered limit traditional meets per club per category item deemed time critical thus deferred next full Council meeting meantime Headquarters asking Contest Coordinators clubs under jurisdiction have traditional meet year Identification traditional meets published Contest Calendar capital letter T approved unanimously 24 Telephone Number Publication desirability such publication concerning elected appointed AMA officers acknowledged noted some officials wish Pros cons attitude discussed con clusion Council cannot mandate volun teer officials allow phone numbers displayed publically 25 Officer Responsibility/Authority/Lia bility Examples given whereby elected official Academy may witness unsafe flying activities discussion expressed officials minimum obli gation responsibility warn fenders Beyond legal questions appear involved need further consideration meantime aid identifying elected official Academy President directed elected officials license cards have printed appro priate title holder Also Bylaws Committee requested draft disciplinary action proposal possible inclusion Standing Rule Bylaws 26 Scholarship Criteria Ref November 81 minutes President directed Scholarship Committee draft proposal de fining add need present schol arship criteria 27 More Space VP Columns pro posal increase space magazine page per VP considered approved 5 6 against 1 3 6 7 ED Pres 3 ab stained EVP NAA 4 28NAA Mailing proposal approve mailing AMA members no cost AMA major medical insurance offer Nation al Aeronautic Association approved unanimously opening message will featured AMA letterhead stationery compliance Council directives complete package distributed review Council directed cover letter bear note effect no AMA indi vidual officer officials benefit directly health package offer 29Trans Am Raffle Noting advice AMAs legal counsel decided raffle cancelled deadline date claiming refund after date un claimed money will turned over Building Fund unanimously approved HQ offer refund raffle ticket holders upon proof purchase demand 30Awards Two Fellowships ap proved also two Superior Service awards Distinguished Service award publicity concerning will follow presentation 31Next Meeting approved next Council meeting will held Nats August 4 9 11 pm 10 minutes past NominatingCommittee meet ing adjournment 10 1 against 8 1 abstained 10 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aumescisne Vic.Pviniejmsts Roben C erodeur 406 Main Steet NauiuoNH 03060 Doe KmfttPOBooIa2873HerisaneLn.DumburMAO2332 Al NovOtfltk 4 Baverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 As Chairman Noise Committee feel important begin accumu late some data order form basis decisions actions will taken future Noise Committee Fred Kruse has appointed member com mittee has agreed accumulate data us fashion outlined letter below Although noise reduction retention flying sites heavily entwined very little quantitative information effectiveness mufflers has published have calls manufacturers provide figures effectiveness devices have several articles listing test results selected group engines mufflers date however quantity data available still sparse opinion information muffler/engine combinations will remain scarce until modelers some thing about ourselves Through network chartered clubs have ability build broad data base muffler/engine combinations enough clubs conduct noise surveys using guidelines article data collected collated sorted published might able help ourselves battle retain flying sites Certainly re sults would satisfy scientific commu nity could help us make informed choices just perhaps few fields may saved am willing serve asacollector collator sorter will send data became involved problem Early last year Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club decided would like take look muffler rule use flying field require muffler 15 cubic inch larger engines no stipulation concerning effective ness Because nearly club members deeply concerned about retaining field weve excellent compliance spirit rule occasional problem installation does show up club members nearly always suggests noise problem corrected before offend ing airplane returns field feel would like base actions quantified maximum noise level rather rule based displacement Because little information available general model press giving quantitative noise information decided conduct own survey field using simple tech niques available low cost equipment established committee decide what kind procedure would use what kind equipment would buy equipment needed conduct nonscientific survey easily obtainable sound level meter use purchased Radio Shack carries catalog number 42-3019 cost $3995 Engine rpm taken Heath kit tachometer Near ly club has member its equivalent other item needed 50 ft tape measure stake out 10 meters 328 ft between airplane sound meter technique chosen very simple can performed just few moments flying field what 1 Meas ure out 10 meters mark out two points 2 Set sound meter weighting Slow response 3 Have owner model hold ground body side op posite muffler exhaust 4 Go full throttle measure rpms 5 Point air plane sound meter 10 meters away meter knee height read sound meter 6 Repeat left right rear measure ments Always position body clear line sight between noise source meter place body directly line muffler exhaust NOTE Make sure engine size make model accurately recorded prop manufacturer model diameter pitch Left right relative look ing aft towards nose aircraft other point field relatively clear obstructions takeoff strip located least 150 yards closest trees no hard reflective sur faces within close proximity take measurements have some type re flective surfaces such building near field take measurements would appreciate would note data supply Figure 1 copy survey form using believe shape propeller well engine rpm muffler design factors noise emitted aircraft feel im portant record type propeller classify muffler design type suggest attempt made use following terms classifying design principles mufflers Expansion volume chamber larger volume cylinder FIo ThruOpen both front back allow air flow through center muffler 94 Model Aviation Engine Mfg______________ Model _________ Dispi__________ Aircraft _________________ Propeller Mfr ____________Type ________ Size&Pitch _____ x _____rpm _______ Muffler Mfr _________ Design ___________ Mods Front _______ DB Left _______ DB Right ______DB Rear ______DB Test Date//YrIMoIDay Fig 1Survey Form Tuned PipeDouble tapered cone design mak ing use reflected wave achieve improved scavanging Tuned Pipe Muffler Uses same principle tuned pipe addition shell surround second taper unit Man foldConducts exhaust gases away en gine does provide restriction expansion exhaust Restrictor Depends upon restriction free flow gases cause muffling effect Using above terms will enable muffler information coded New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Basside NY 11361 Aman VPrdents Pete Bianohini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dread, B Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Ukw 46 Cory Or. Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Settler SORandi Rd. No A-2 Sotrenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Windemare Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts get right down scope responsibilities demanding attention AMA vicepresident parallels US Senator Congressman share duality represen tation hand have same time duty what best ALL AMA members no matter dis trict found other hand responsible well own district have elected us represent NATIONAL problems DISTRICT problems should ALL receive consideration would give actually sitting Executive Council personally casting votes extent realize position trust taken lightly act accordingly ie thoughtfully greatest care Two Days Flying Knights can make THE FLYING KNIGHTS model flying field Lakeview Road Ham burg NJ August 14 15 assured Gil Lange President Randy Bittinger Secretary THE FLYING KNIGHTS OF HAMBURG NY INC will two days flying fun years Big Fly ing Scale Rally listed March Fig 2Example Completed Survey Form computer type muffler can used sorting generic type direction location muffler exhaust also importance engine mounted upright side-mounted muffler exhausts rear no need indicate exhaust location Any other exhaust arrangement should noted would like help project please forward information following address Fred Kruse P0 Box 849 Salem NH 03079 edition column along other Dis trict II happenings Funk Wagnalls de fines rally meeting assembly persons common purpose Gil describes clubs imminent happening words year August 14th 15th Flying Knights sponsoring first SCALE RALLY annual get-together RCers western New York northern Pennsylvania southern Canada areas have run gauntlet ofFun-Flies Own Things Airshows almost 20 consecutive years sincere opinion has never much interest excitement generated type Flying Meet have witnessed Scale rallies Northeast Canada cause unbelievable popularity type meet changing format will hosting Scale Rally year really definite trend toward Rally type get-together Lakehurst Weekend Memorial Day week end TIME Naval Air Engi neering Center PLACE exten sive air show hosted US Navy Model aircraft demonstrations included program among other events announced column last issue good time thanks Navy particu lar CO NAEC-LAKEHURST Captain RM Kraft once again allowing modelers conduct flight operations base information readers may aware fact Lakehurst has long scene model aircraft contests Hopefully will continue such years come thanks exemplary conduct site modelers have flown shot made part large throng spectators relaxing front three huge dirigible hangars large version ofOld Glory its threshold Old Time Eagles MAC Jupiter Pluvius has taken toll district spring major victim OLD TIME EAGLES annual AERO PICNIC funtype competition rained out May 23rd has now re-scheduled August 29th Famous Dean OLD TIME ERS Joe Beshar CD format consists Control Line Free Flight Rubber Electric C02 Junior RC combined Sport Old Timer highlight af fair will Balloon Bust ie buy helium-filled balloon name launch away balloon picked up greatest distance field win RC system Meantime rubbing hands glee because fee per balloon $5AJ0 proceeds will donated AMA Building Fund hours will 900 am 500 pm place Thompson Park/Lincroft NJ Exit 109 Garden State Parkway proceed 2 miles west Rt 520 Park no entry fee Sponsor ship Model Airplane News magazine refreshments courtesy Tuscan Dairies AMA Building Fund Developments expect participate ground-breaking ceremonies Reston VA June 27 Mean donation fees continues good result worthy district Earlier reported generous contributions West chester Radio Aeromodellers WRAM Show fame Blue AngelsClub NYC photographed euphoric state produced amount check ie $1500 Behind President John Isbister right Joe Wimbrna Treasurer Engine MfgOsModel 25FSR Displ 025AircraftSig Kadet JR Propeller MfrJ&ZType Zlnger Size & Pitch 0900 x 400 rpm 13800 Whispur Muffler Mfr MDL B Design Expansion Mods None Front75DBLeft9DB Right 79 ear DB Test Date 81 03 28 o/Day Inside hangar snapped photo irerft dFcnLsv srea Sheer happiness expressed view below LRJ Blue Angels club President Carmine Cutrnfelln Treasurer Stephen Greenbaum nr na some check Harbinger Spring before see first robin know spring District II jersey Coast Sport Fliers hold annual Spring RC Championships jamesburg NJ May 16 1982 marked clubs Second Annual Contest proved successful its forerunner thanks hard-working membership club expertise charge wit Ed Runkel CD Larry Kosinar Assist ant CD Bud Roane Scale CD meet boasting 69 entrants featured RC Pattern Pre-Novice Novice Advanced combined Expert/Master well Sport Scale Quarter-Scale lens caught John Massari President Interstate Mod el Flying Club preparing fly Pattern Newsletter Note Just received nice note first two issues Duck Soup its Editor Len Moscowitz also President club 117th RC Flying Group Pa ramus NJ masthead sports its motto News Isnt Fit Print Anyway sense humor like bound hit' really fine newsletter hope keep mailing list Scale Thing Note following traditional events interest District II STARS 1982 Scale Rally Olean NY July 10-11 PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competition Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY July 18 Sky Rovers Air Show 82 Phelps NY July 31-August 1 Somers NY RC Clubs 4th Annual Mammoth Scale Fly-In August 7-8 LAKEHURST NATS IN 83l Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Drown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aucolats VimPraidssta Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 2105 St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgaso OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15683 mailing month has brought forth controversy can ever remember Among common complaints new format contest listing liked apparent problem new format totally misunderstood new shortened format never intended replace full listings rather supple ment full listings past years space limi tations have forced magazine print couple months contest listings issues throughout heart contest season Contests scheduled later season werent listed early season maga zines lead problems modelers trying schedule time off attend meets new concept intended help alleviate problem within limi tations magazine space available space simply available list full schedule entire season its nor mal full format issue best com promise list current couple months entirety using larger format listing individual events CD addresses etc list rest contest calendar short ened form short format listings addition normal listings majority contest fliers know contact event going run may know contact can wait until full listing comes out least month before event can call contest coordinator AMA HQ de tails spite mail response Ive still feel new system better complaints result people understanding new format rather format itself second common subject mail addressed current hot issue Giant Scale airplanes trend larger heavier airplanes will stop ap propriately should stopped Most current controversy has stirred up Bob Campbells B-29 opinion few people better quali fied build fly airplane type Bob still worries think 125 pound model lane powered four chainsaw engines potential disaster type airplane hit anyone anything scary must admit am concerned about apparent awful lot people very irrate AMA has put stop type activi ty IMAA currently working some standards will limit activities expect presented AMA soon Meanwhile AMA pounding brains come up some reasonable limits problem draw line Differences opinion set limit abound thing almost everyone agrees limit necessary believe ultimately having maximum weight wing-loading horsepower way regulate activities safely stymieing further activity Giant airplanes third area controversy fueled John Griggs column two months ago relative show team activities find hard believe anyone else matter gullible enough believe shotgun loaded anything blanks agree show teams have tended get little too theatrical presentations effort make acts entertaining has led lessen ing effectiveness demonstrating public what model aviation really about go circus am thrilled high wire acts entertained clowns neither gives irresistable urge join circus Perhaps changed program simply AMA show teams AMA demonstration teams intended goals would better accomplished Dont get wrong am very supportive efforts shown show teams think programs could improved addition little trim sounds like airplanes also received quite few letters about Councils recommendation East Mississippi site next FF Team Se lection Finals personally voted against must keep mind purely recommendation President has total authority FAI matters Execu tive Council has absolutely no authority matters can make recommen dations natural trust integrity model ers received another lethal blow month received numerous calls members District Ill club member club intentionally shooting down other members airplanes dispute over enact ment some field rules Apparently has going quite worst part guy admitted confronted club meeting end result club forced expel member find another flying site opinion anyone would should hung toenails hot sun alas cant courts should find him guilty can sure H - take steps have him thrown out AMA seems Im always putting out plea help month no exception need someone will willing act frequency coordinator Basically indi vidual would act information clearing house frequency interference matters ad vising clubs potential interference exists based FCC reports well club input Its lot work requires ganized person some knowledge radio service would performing essential Any volunteers month Delaware 0 District tolumbina Maryland h torolien IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Angoante Vica-Preadans Wayne Abernetiry 9205 Canendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO 20870 Sob Chamoine 205 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Sill Helws 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1O9 John Preston 7012 tlvira Court FalIn Churcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Yes have received letters three complaining about article FAI team selection sites site criteria Strangely enough three letters far western section United States opinion took very self ish view complained finals moved central east Mississippi far westerners would have travel too far cant fly competitive unless fly perfect field think its about lime some partici pants took long look program tried something help program 96 Model Aviation instead just thinking about themselves name game field best team rest column month writ ten Bob Sifleet member District IV very staunch supporter FAI Free Flight last Executive Council meeting directive issued instructing Team Selection Committee 1984 FF Team Selection Finals must held east Mis sissippi River directive welcomed team selection participants eastern half US Already District IV modeler dropped out program has dusted off models preparing 1984 team selection However individuals have voiced themselves letters perhaps others wonder directive possibility future directives became neces sary brief history team selection program effect its participants will explain 1966 team selection program changed three finals format east central west team member Contest central finals Bong Field Wisconsin site finals 1966 1968 1970 finals held Albuquerque NM because west coast par ticipants complained travel too far finals twice row finals site should rotational basis finals held Dallas TX 1972 Taft CA 1974 1976 finals held Minneapolis MN attempt re instate rotational system after having three finals row west After having unusually windy weather Minneapolis finals site criteria written requires field weather condi tions nearly perfect times before site can accepted finals site same time rule initiated allow final ists vote acceptable sites submitted clubs organizations approved finals site committee Perhaps tentional site totally meets finals site criteria Taft CA resulted finals being held Taft 19781980 again 1982 other sites voted Bong Field Wisconsin site 1966 1968 finals Sacramento CA Seguin TX fields voted down because participants west did think sites adequate under site criteria did want travel Wisconsin 1978 Texas 1982 finals site criteria idealistic sites used recent World Championships Spain Denmark Sweden would acceptable finals site excellent field Winer Neustadt Austria would acceptable because frequent rain winds experienced two three World Championships held decline participation team selection program has occurred east due having travel west six out nine central finals six last seven club Baltimore Aero Craftsmen has lost five participated program 1966 through 1972 nine participants Today four two have stated last time will go west coast because unfair required go time Reasons given have dropped out still participating happy continu al west coast finals Excessive Travel An analysis estimated distance travelled finalists east west coasts finals since central finals initiated follows 1966 1968west 4500 miles east 1500 miles Ob viously just reason time com plaints west coast participants about ex cessive travel finals 1970 through 1982west 5400 miles east 16500 miles obvious discrimi nation against eastern participants Logistics Having travel 2000 3000 miles away finals require motor cycles tents other unusual support equip ment adequately compete particularly flying finals conserve vacation time difficult expensive Time Required travel east west requires four six days way car two days flying means up three weeks vacation required tend finals west coast participants need two days total travel Attitude several letters recently received west coast modelers complaining about 1984 finals directive common opinion expressed participants good enough team California Therefore finals should Taft because close home field entire US adequate fly opinion commonly known eastern modelers appreciated What would think New York Yankees said Because win World Series often anyone else best therefore should play games Yankee Stadium because like home field advantage dont want bothered traveling away games particularly other team might have slight advantage ball park above reasons briefly describe east coast participation has declined will continue decline finals continue extremely distant locations difficult interest new modelers FAI program Lets face can obtain keep newcomers interest program realizes must fly quar ter- semi-finals year travel Taft next year repeated basis may have two weeks vacation family deserves part vacation may have financial resources travel extensively west coast finals repeated basis modelers say FAI wealthy crazy both continue fly A/2 Gas Unlimited Rubber local contests program loses potentially good FAI modelers participants eastern half country have quite patient waiting finals site rotate central and/or east Eastern modelers became quite upset after efforts Team Selection Com mittee have central site Seguin TX ignored participants west Rockies nearly unanimously voted Taft because didnt want travel distant site afraid high humidity possibility winds over five mph straw broke camels back eastern central area participants decided take action asked district vice-presidents initiate change finals site selection first step Executive Council directive finals site will east Mississippi 1984 Further action expec ted Executive Council set up rotational system finals sitewest central east west etc possibly west east west etc Also program formatmay changed insure fair practical equal team selec tion participants Alabama ida gia issippi S Puerto 9ico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 0795550 Amesata VIesJvaddits John Gorday 115 Beybery Lane iaclrgon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohmon 932 Banven Deirey Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00642 Ccl Moorenien 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherem P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrsnceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Really Flies proclaims headline newsletter Atlanta Soaring Society headline refers plane club built fact flew well enough place third against conventionally construc ted two-meter sailpianes Kirk Wheeler pilot flying floating Another club jumped group effort won doing Tn-County RC Association members live Savannah GA built entered float annual Stand Up America parade Nine RC models featured float float didnt win prizes club won expand ing local interest showing Effing ham County officials acted wisely providing club flying site first annual Alabama Fly-In well attended will probably lead second annual Alabama Fly-In Bama Flyers helped putting air show occasion crowd chose winnersa nice way get audience narticioation September 1982 97 n sluGs sun usairpianes large number man nours conssruction uu uunjs acu acm sssatcrs aunt believe won Best Show District V Fun-Fly scheduled September 25 26 same time place South Carolina Fun-Fly Champi onship Twenty trophies merchandise already waiting winners info write James Barr 127 Cherrywood Park Simpsonville SC 29681 dont know old Magnolia Clas sic Capitol City RC Club has host ed about 10 years year some 40 contestants competed five classes under stand steak dinner Saturday night worth trip dont fly contest III eels S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Amneiste VicePrsnidsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill BenoIn Quincy IL 62301 WiIIens Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenend Pkwy Owenisoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithvlle MO 64089 Helen Oleen 820 Old Bonhonane uniwreity CIty MO 63132 WIllIam 3 Snavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48789 Stan Wenson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazal Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 time read will well summer months hope summer enjoyable year Un fortunately havent able travel much year hope can next year Im still office thing have noticed about summer politics seem die down bit see have priorities straight new headquarters should under way now new building will reali ty last hope dont think end need donations have pretty good effort given district would like see effort continue come up less have borrow have used innovative ways get money have enjoyed reading about news letters Just keep up can use lots went CL Stunt contest Lexington KY past weekend guys never cease amaze pull ships out dives just right moment smearing beauties pavement nice change pace watch fly Charleston RC Society borrowed District V display booth mall show Charleston About 5000 spectators visited show Planes ranged 12-ft Tele mastpr ro 1/A rrlleronly Maybe should try something little different once above mentioned CL contest finally got meet District VI AVP Bill Zimmer have much contact him via mail best AVPs really pleasure meet him area Varna IL look Bill up loves talk about CL got letter David Cosby Mineral Point MO back asked let know Terry Vandiver giv ing free helicopter demos club group within 300 miles Give call 314/438-5683 would like see helicopter activity grow willing help make Well its picture time again month have few show Let thank sent can use lot know out take lots pictures summer Lets share first picture sent Bob Mo dica Lafayette Esquadriles Missouri taken spring meet appar ently great success Pictured Joe Fos ter St Louis winrtr Slow Combat Another guys likes crash perfectly good airplanes Im guys likes watch rest pictures taken Hoosier Hills RC Clubs first Expo letter got President Bruce Kern got off good start hope future ones just successful Enough now. 98 Model Aviation theClassic Sorry theres room a, Inn names mars MBCfl8IIB barr oeninu james err S Super Chipmunk uon norgui cues yuur iIuu en ean display just Charleston RC Society As usual Ive run out room before Ive covered news Keep em flying Richard Breeders Christen Eagle nariie MDDOI5 pIrrIre Some backbone Expo CLKaren Kidd Linda Reuter Pat Kern President Bruce Kern J06 Foster ne reau sign successTul xpo people Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Disric VII Vice -Pre font PfI Sn 1U14 Birmingham M 4d0 12 Aaeieoano Vice-Prdent Jack Finc 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Aucciane ViCePreidenta Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioge St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr SO Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 40054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Take second look column mast head listing Assistant VP Associate VPs Newly appointed Art Arro Ann Arbor MI Russ Knetzger Milwaukee WI Russ took about three minutes hard persuasion now sounds eager job make room new assignments required some offsets Jim Clark steps down after several years job Iowa thanks thanks will expressed specific meaningful way Jim well John Lorbiecki Milwaukee Art Arro agreed post last December has waiting wings shuffle make room him feel now have good placement geographically people right specialty general knowledge proper communications job What does mean clubs indi vidual members means guy probably right know-how too far you can transact personally get service directly quickly have some rather dramatic threatening events district right next door fall general category bad news listen first bald misinformed reports prudent refrain comment elaboration add ostensibly bad publicity further add misinformation already broadcast other media both cases appropriate Head quarters action motion including trip Headquarters staff involvement example tell make sure appreciate appropriate responses effect good reason see much discussion due time appropriate notice will given matters hand can tell however careful Southern Indiana getting directions natives trying sort out detour routes Always get least two opinions Confounding misdirection wrong turn found myself up hills one-lane gravel road obviously way Paoli turned around Coming back presented fork direc tion left little one-lane concrete bridge over creek railings knocked off Model T deputy later told Only half car got bridge rolled off onto roof Sit ting ceiling 280ZX little light pain butt Sheriff deputies two counties finally got West Baden IN site first AAAA rated United States Indoor Championships resounding success competition Some new records reported elsewhere some notable personalities Wally Sim mers took 4th Handlaunch Glider two-flight total nineties Dr Paul Macready guest Dr MacCready spent two days watching participating helping time wind banquet gave inspired talk major theme developed man-powered flight achievement obtained through direct open-minded approach such modeler might take case Indoor modeler microfilm models Rich structure weight power other investment craft except what needed achieve task confirmed first finally achieving man-powered flight Channel crossing flight touched down beach very edge waters just crossed again return trip home West Baden shared ride Indianapolis Airport disappeared down concourse three minutes fore departure time return rental car him similar attitude parallel discipline displayed Eugene Verbitsky Russian Power flier asked him what thought new electronic timers doesnt add anything capability airplane compete Hey Thomas Arkansas Louisiana C New Mesice lsema s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Asociate VPreedents Bob riedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11808 Fulmer NE Albuqueue NM 87111 Ed Pore 1102 W Torrent Rd Grand Prasnie TX 75050 Al Robe 1904 Valley Oak Ct. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Menairie LA 70003 rain around some RC fields under water finding place fly has hard Mesquite North Lake have always public parks free enter now charging fee fly thing good about now maybe can get city maintain fields better have got Bucker Jungmeister almost ready go again does always happen new airplanes Junkers have two airplanes 15 years oldan Aeromaster Gringo flew Dallas meet month Tom Street beat Pattern second Joe Gross third Larry Jenson beat Scale Bonanza second MB-S won Giant Scale Minnow big dealtwo entries following report Ed Perez Dallas meet May 22 23 Dallas RC Club held Pattern Scale flying contest Sever al younger fliers going compete decided feature column hopes encouraging others Four teenagers competed Mike Gross age 13 Altus OK placed 4th 1981 Texas NationalsNovice Robert Elliott age 14 Arlington TX 9th 1981 Nats Novice both now Advanced fliers Jeff Turner 15 Dallas TX Steve Hill 14 Arlington TX both flying Novice class first time September1982 99 ieve null ana rorner i racy make minor adjustments before competition winners Masters 1stTom Street right 2ndTed White center 3rd Joe Gross left Jeffs pit crew David Groves Steve coached older brother Tracy also experienced flier round newcomers flew showed improvement over previous can proud first performance appeared obvious two Advanced fliers Robert Mike known older Advanced fliers skilled competitors As matter fact pilot last years Southwest Championships held over Labor Day weekend Dallas remarked glad moving Expert wouldnt have face Robert Ad vanced 1982 Roberts father Dwain gan teach him fly age 11 Now Robert rescues Dwain has flying problems Mike Gross has also followed fathers example Joe Gross won third place Masters Dallas RC meet pperarys Mike Robert dueled May 15 16 HOT MACS Pattern Contest Waco TX week previous contest point differential between two pilots about half Robert placed first Mike second Dallas contest Mike flew Tipper ary Robert Johnny Casburn Xl still experimental plane yet market Robert placed first Mike placed fourth Robert Since Robert earned first Ad vanced Texas City RC Club Champi onships leading pack 21 points Unfor tunately Mike wasnt able make meet dont know would have com pared feel certain two young men would have again vying top honors over older competitors end Dallas contest four seemed truly have enjoyed experiences new skills learned some skills perfected others So let warning keep eye over shoulderthese youngsters coming up fast Thanks photographer Uvaldo Ramon Baich Springs TX Colorado S Kansas 0 Nebraska IXWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeIlnhls Olsirict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81s1 Circle Arvada 00 80005 Ajeociave Vicu-Prad Robert Ball 2622 S CoOtmar, Casper StY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Snanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 445h Sc Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Martern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts 516 S Cloudas Sioux Falls SO 57103 will receiving issue just about Nats time arc participating working Natscongratu lations efforts Worlds Largest Model Airplane Contest big thanks local Nebraska folks have worked hard assist AMA bringing meet off such spectacular fashion Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Boulevard Casper WY 82601 phone 307/265-6250 Youth Activities Coordinator dis trict shares following need youth beginners model aviation has prompted District IX VP Travis McGinnis ask draw up some guidelines goals modeling public think through youngsters today display patience acquired skills build stick tissue models usually associated begin ning modeling because hurried atti tude part adults seems limited time assist beginners success ful modeling experience first activities appointed job will compile list designs available kits categorize some sequential/logical order various types modeling ie FF CL RC lists should assistance getting useful information hands beginners beginning modelers start appropriate designs consequently experience less success crucial beginning stages endeavor Reliable simple stable flying designs must beginners will greatly increase chances beginners hang modeling diversions choices activities todays youth electronic games etc challenging exciting modeling faces its greatest challenges drawing youths its ranks keeping would helpful readers would simply flood mailbox ideas suggestions assist accomplishing first phases new job organization BAMA frequently referred Ed Whittens column Junior Flight would also great help information gathering Ill stop time telling way look modeling need ginnerswe know modeling builds characterjust look around charac ters already modeling Till another time Thanks Chuck good start important job Model Museum Flying Club Newsletter Denver CO come follow ing thoughts Jim Thomas past Secretary club currently fashionable com plain about everything intent nor view status modeling its future easy enough convinced modeling will soon cease exist due lack flying sites b costs balsa engines fuel etc c public restrictions con cerning noise usage lack enforce ment re radio frequencies d above dont believe immedi ate demise hobby reasonable conclude generation gone will no new juniors carry Now recognize may some reason concerned about nega tive items listed aboveand maybe am fully convinced average modeler 1982 has better ever before days modeler can enjoy phase hobby pre-Old Timer latest electronic benefits newest technology adhesives example equals freedom never before enjoyed total fields less numerous dedicated flying sites now cost travel has increased greatly over last decade us have available money time 1930s 1940s what future Let us accept fact will possible recreate wave enthusiasm belonged aviation post Lindbergh days assume means end interest flight end hobby deny bet ter aspects what declare whole affair fad assert joy fascination romance flight will never die Further assert modelers worldwide care takers joy fascination romance although numbers may diminish time time curious inquisitive nature man will replenish us because marvel things airborne will continue delight eye excite mind So lets worry too much should enjoy hobby motivation first place enrich through improve ment human experience pass along confidence Arizona S talilornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae l.annlois Rnchn PaIns ve,ses cA 90-274 AociwOe Viog-Pmjdnas Torn bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Veges NV 89107 Tony Capobianco 615 Laloma Ave. Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnun Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weetby CIsula Vista CA 92011 couple trips report month first fund raiser model contest Soaring Union Los Angeles SULA club put contest pro ceeds being matched club donated AMA Building Fund con test raised $105 SULA matched Fur thermore individual donations led addi tional $130 being raised total $340 contest directed Jim Barnhart wife Margaret bought silver patch Homer Swap Ron Reitz bought silver patch Thanks SULA members results contest saw Don Vickers winning Roger Roth runnerup next 100 Model Aviation three George Bass Mike Charles Ed Kennedy meet held Domin quez Hills site very next day went foothill community Altadena Altadena Methodist Church pastor Dr Barry Woodbridge unusual service planned Dr Woodbridge RC pilot planned service around aeronautical theme Models display outside church suspended ceiling inside Dr Woodbridge called service Cele bration Flight Reverend Richard Hann start proceedings prayer Rev Hann good sailplane builder flier After Dr Woodbridges sermon Living Right Altitude presented guest speaker other Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer Condor fame Dr MacCready spoke crossing English Channel Gossamer Albatross ran fellow club members Ed Lidgard John Ferrer wife Nancy pleasant surprise service Dr Woodbridge fine thing feel art idea can pursued others After club meets rec reation room church recently received $100 donation Building Fund Marion MidgeJohnson widow Hi Johnson Thanks Mrs Johnson AMA staff myself have appointed new Associate VicePresident Las Vegas area name Tom Bunker RC flier Scale main interest especially Quarter Scale Hes modeling since 1948 having started Ukies Tom charter member QSAA having served financial officer since forming Hes designer scratch build er hes no stranger aeronautics Welcome District X teamTom way newsletter editors listen up Look list AVPs top column Any within couple hundred miles dont include mailing list recently sent AMA booth Mike Lee Phoenix AZ mall show Mike sent excellent report show Un fortunately report nearly long total space allotted magazine column Ill just have give high lights show put Condors Luke AFB Cris-Town shopping mall heart Phoenix 70 models display entered 20 classes planes boats cars public voting pick winners class Over 3000 votes cast mall manager Ms Ann Junkers rented tables set up display paid plaques awarded winning models Mike says plans under way next years show plan add classes judging Saturday night swap shop auction Recently Ive cancel out some club visits because several trips Cape Kennedy However Ive asked affected clubs reschedule Im going miss FAI Scale Championships Reno because Ill off Florida want appear club write Ill see what can work out Support AMA Building Fund Its tax deductible Remember youve got till end year get name plaque new building takes minimum $50 donation achieve Need booth Ill send no cost mall show whathave-you Thermals Alaska o ara on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aeinecate VIeePraidnte Al Culver 16075 var Elm Pocasello ID 83201 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vic*burg Sn. 5tokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klemash Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 290201 Sn Ave 534 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 August 15 date 9th annual Intermountain Scale Builders contest Gil I-forstman contact him 509/276-5296 has putting low-key kind Scale Peanut UC RC get-together years years event will have cate gories Rubber C02 Gas Peanut Profile UC AA UC Profile Junior event RC BIG RC Scale Others tell great contest well run just lot fun year special category will 30s era Any aircraft made decade qualifies special reward sounds like super contest takes place near Deer Park WA just north Spokane Also rumor bin comes word new IMAA chapter near Hillsboro OR will sponsor reception its great new field 21st 22nd August contest come fly us gettogether Also rumored steak fry Satur day evening nominal charge dont have contact imagine Hills boro Hobby Shop would have information 'Credit Credit,~ file Corvallis Expo essentially baby BCRC same time Jim Trump wanted remind group effort involving other clubs year Kiamath Falls group ran fun-fly Since Len Ledson won suppose coincidence excellent trophies made Roseburg Club films run Barnstormers should noted Jim said felt clubs got involved show better would Sounds good January saw first issue new newsletter Skagit RC Flyer voice Skagit Valley RC Club WA Im sure editor Chuck Bulfinch would pleased exchange other news letter persons Chuck wrote criti cisms would ignored probably said jest good thought Its criticism isnt important rather newsletter editors get little positive feedback yet kinds flak shows up goof Newsletters very important part hobby clubs function kind newsletter editor Send him something print offer help out buy him beverage little TLC helps Contest Trail Mudhole 82 held beautiful day Lately weather has great Unfortunately first day fishing season didnt see some group showed up seemed enjoy day terry Holcomb watched 60 Minutes segment Lear Fan Jerry quite hand devel opment craft built least two models part pre-production engineering tried again fly electric powered Widge Almost Haystack events tried out bugs will Out fine floatplanes no BAD crashes few dunks As usual Sky Knights put good contest 29th May went Eugene 82 Northwest UC Regionals first UC contest 4ong time im pressed scope organization premier meet Mike Hazel helpers commended fine job Naturally spent time talking people watching What could see though large group dedicated modelers doing what enjoy doing very well Met whole lot UC fliers saw some old friends lot fun doing Next year am going stay can get weekend clear people Cana da California Eugene Toy/Hobby mobile shop display of plastic UC models made Frank Macy Jim Walker display giant Fireball beautiful engine display friendly enjoyable people enjoy hobby could possibly name will forget Thanks Barons Spokane hosted 82 edition Northwest Division Scale Masters meet June 11-13 club field north Spokane Deer Park entries around 20 Scale aircraft large meet Static judging done 11th flying six rounds 12th 13th field part old airbase run way essentially east-west Naturally winds northerly Actually winds quiet around 7 pm thinking about having some flying rounds ing Saturday next year Winds Well wouldnt say too strong think wind moves RVs just breeze werent too strong As dont have results contest others discussed yet meet self well organized well run AVP eastern Washington Bruce Nelson Con test Manager Dick Carson Contest Direc tor aided host aides Bruce Carson editor Monocle filled what happening locally num ber faithful expressed thoughts feelings about Academy doings Really group need have let know what like dont like about whats going hobby SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Well Im out room till next time HAPPY FLYING September 1982 101 Taken ZilIahsoma planes Nice Kougar en tha foreground Photo Baich JUNIO FLIGHT] Box 176 Wall St Sta. New D WHITTE York NY 100050 Shanghai SRPSM AEROMODELING kind wonderful mucilage binds people together locally nationally over world become friends remain has basis understand appreciate other end World War III GI Shanghai China weekends flew Free Flight models HUANG YONG-LIANG club Jessfield Park Nixon rapprochement back touch other Yong-Liang main expertise became Control Line now gov ernments aeromodeling program organizers duties range heading development laboratory Peking running FAI team trials managing FAI Control Line teams overseas responsibility improving production quality factories manu facturing model airplane engines Recently acquired new task popularizing aeromodeling throughout China Editor new bi-monthly magazine Model Airplane have received first two issues contents very general beginner expert sport FAA history kites aerodynamics full-sized aircraft magazines introductory informative will obviously just sort vehicle needed introduce encourage develop model builders present 20000 copies being printed hope increase 100000 about 10% number grade school students very interesting item attracted first issue plan reproduced reduced size below building/flying instructions SHANGHAI SRPSM model produced kit already 400000 have sold uses expanded foam sheets wing tail surfaces spruce motor stick plastic propeller sure looks like winning way go group can make own SHANGHAI SRPSMs just little project first arithmetic drawing up plans full size Dimensions plans metric have multiply 03937 convert inches wing has 18-inch span 4-inch chord center stabilizer 11-inch span 3-inch chord center Collect bunch expanded foam meat trays home school Thicker ones wing thinner stab fins wing can made two halves make -inch longer overlap Use white aliphatic resin glue such Elmers Sobo Titebond Try out modelers am disturbed absence young people hobby until now decided go alone effort help Ive drawn up rudimentary program Im going try local level First simple note presented President local RC club Sky Squires Second program plan intend present/sell local grade school principals intend ed use AMA Cub primary vehicle augmented follow-on theory models mostly plagiarized past articles junior Flight must admit soon began run out ideas best adequately retain interest students may show necessary interest continue Hopefully BAMA wIl provide myself stimulus suggestions Bills use followup material will greatly appreciated Send Bill Brenchley RR 3 Box 307B Marion IL 62959 Thanks BAMA Needs Help BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues need assistance Send 20c postage stamp complimentary copy Star Skippers Assoc ons newsletter learn what effort about Send stamp $10 mem Workshop 01bership check Ed 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 Bill Benchby Bravo Ive just received issue Model Aviation laud initiative formation BAMA like long time ***** Keep flippin prop. next month Ii 01 t2Ol __vJlI