Press ReleaseFrank Ebling mixture pride regret announce retirement FRANK EHLING Pride because Frank going another phase long distinguished career model aviation regret because Academy will no longer have pleasure working him day-to-day basis Frank has decided change direction life Wednesday October 13 1982 retired devote efforts free-lance design work industry model aviation publications says has hundreds good designs left him will mak ing new inroads modeling industry magazines Frank started Academy July 1960 mainly because asked assist Annual National Champion ship Nats soon became invaluable remained Techinical Director over 22 years members Academy staff wish him very best everything sure Academy members will feel same way about man has prominent marvelous hobby since 1 920s Expressiorns appreciation contact services can mailed him 11004 Harding Road Laurel MD 20810 Tele phone 301/490-3665 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting Oct 23-24 following summarizes actions fall AMA Executive Council meeting Arling ton VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting January 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 should also noted District X VP present provided number written votes advance meeting appleid applicable 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 Ml VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO AVP-X Betty Stream substituting Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP XI Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Presi dent Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Eugene Shelkey National Soaring Society President District III AVP John Vogel NSS Secretary/Treasurer John Preston District IV AVP Lillian Worth Don Godfrey IMAA President Bill Wilbur IMAA Safety Officer Jim Alley IMAA repre sentative District X attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Miche line Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Gisele Jackson AMA Comptroller regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am January 1983 93 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-president Vice-Presidents FLASH FCC Has Approved New RC FrequenciesDetails Next Month Frank Ehling MIVIM s echnical Director retired October 13 get back model designing flying bowed out daily grind after 22 years dedicated AMA service greatest prolific model designers perhaps famous simplest AMA Cub better known Delta Dart President chaired meeting featured largest Executive Council agenda AMAs history resulting votes 36 motions plus three amendments motions follows 1 Nats Executive Committee Authority motion give committee authority decide Nats site locations whether combined separate failed 3-9 receive majority support Districts 3 7 EVP against 1 24568911 EDabstained NAA 2 Special Joint Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee approved 9-3 except Districts 1 211 NAA abstained meeting will Washington DC area December 11 ex plore decide matters concerning 1983 future Nats 3 Expansion Scholarship Program fund ing $10000 per year $25000 approved 2-1 0 Only Districts 7 9 favor NAA abstained 4 1982 Scholarships total $9500 approved 9-1 distributed six winners 1 2 3 4 7 911 ED NAA against 5 abstained 68 EVP 5 Standing Rules Bylaws new section concerning election officers approved unanimously new section explains officers get elected what years since change 2 3 year terms office 6 7 Special Interest Groups MACA CL Combat NFFS Free Flight NCS CL Carri er NSS RC Soaring approved unani mously Note although some groups qualified previously new criteria 1981 re quire requalification 8 1983 FAI General Conference pro posal National Aeronautic Associa tion financially support its hosting event approved 4-10 3 ED EVP NAA against 1 2 4 5 6 7 8910 11 9 New Membership proposal estab lish day Junior membership contests $1 also permit contest adult membership $10 approved 8-5 2 5 7 8 9 ED EVP NAA against 134611 9a Senior Day Membership An amendment include Seniors previous motion $2 approved unanimously 9b Delete Day Open Membership An aniendment drop special adult member ship motion 9 approved 5-6 2 3 4 6 11 against 1 5 8 9 ED EVP abstained 7 NAA 10 lOa Instant Memberships Anamended proposal authorize elected AMA officers accept dues payments immediately effec tive including insurance coverage new renewal memberships approved 7-7 3 6 8 9 ED EVP NAA against 1 2 4 5 7 11 Pres amendemnt add such authority renewal well new members approved 8-4 2 3 5 6 8 9 ED NAA against 14711 abstained EVP 11 Instant New Memberships proposal similar motion 10 new members approved 112 2 3 4 6 7 89 11 ED EVP NAA against 15 12 World Championships Budget 1983 RC Aerobatic event preliminary budget developed AMA HQ approved unanimously means US offer host event can presented Paris FAI meeting December 13 FF Committee Meeting proposal funding in-person meeting Free Flight Team Selection Committee approved 9-4 amended below 2 3 4 5 711 ED EVP NAA against 1 6 8 9 13a Funding Limit An amendment limit AMAs share above meeting cost matching funds one-half amount needed travel lodging balance come FF Team Program Fund other sources approved 9-4 2 3 5 7 9 11 ED EVP NAA against 1 4 6 8 14 IMAA Safety Code proposal sub mit safety code International Mini ature Aircraft Association AMA Safety Committee recommendation concerning possible adoption AMA approved unanimously 15 CL Combat Funding approved 10-2 approve funding future Combat World Championship teams include chanic pilot same basis other team members 1 2 3 4 7 911 ED EVP NAA against 5 8 abstained 6 16 CL Scale Team Funding ap proved unanimously unusually high model box shipment costs form Moscow USA would reimbursed Team Manager due situation being under control team being mercy USSR airline personnel 17 Engine Rule Approval cases documentation requirements concerning en gines competition approved unani mously appropriate Contest Board Chairman would determine rule complied 18 19 Junior/Senior Reclassification motion return youth age classifications 16 21 tabled pending further feed back membership tabling ex cept District 6 abstained 20 Life Member Patch approved unanimously provide Life Members special cloth emblem similar author ized AMA officers 21 Lake Charles Nats Nats Executive Committee recommendation Lake Charles LA site 1983 Nats ap proved 5-6 4 7 8 ED EVP against 1 2 3 5 911 abstained 6 22 1983 Nats Location approved 7-5 table decision until after motion 25 also see motion 26 28 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 against 4 7 11 ED EVP ab stained NAA 23 Nats Entry Fee reduction ap proximately 25% basic event fee approved 7-5 1 23 811 EVP NAA against 4 5 79 ED abstained 6 24 Nats RC Trophies proposal change 82 policy providing tro phies same basis events would provide 10 trophies RC Pattern Pylon Soaring event Best junior Best Senior such event approved 4-1 0 1 2 3 EVP against 456789 10 11 ED NAA 25 Special Nats Meeting approved 9-1 have special meeting Execu tive Council Nats Executive Commit tee December 11-12 DC area discuss aspects future Nats planning operations 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 ED EVP against 6 11 26 New York Nats motion ap proved 7-4 hold 1983 Nats primarily Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn August 1-8 RC Soaring Free Flight Indoor Outdoor events elsewhere 1 2 3 5 7 10 11 against 4 89 ED abstained 6 EVP Note see motion 28 Found RC trainer type model San Bruno Mountain area Brisbane CA near San Francisco No identification other numbers wing have connected AMA member num bers seem meaningless AMA42 78606N Anyone wishes claim model may contacting AMA HQ finder Mr RexUpp 1000 Thornton Way CA qS19R 27 Open House Nats motion offer special Nats entry fees $50 Open $20 Senior $10 Junior $10 additional late entry no additional event fees advance late entry 1983 approved 8-1 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 11 against EVP abstained 4 6 ED 28 Reconsider Motions 26 27 ap proved 10-2 NY Open House Nats decisions reconsidered until December 11-12 Special Nats Meeting Mo tion 25 12 345 69 11 ED EVP against 7 8 29 Special Rule Order motion permit except priority items introduc tion discussion agenda items motion vote until following meeting approved 7-6 1235911 ED against 467 8 10 EVP 30 Effective Date Insurance approved unanimously make AMAs surance coverage effective upon receipt HQ except instant memberships CDs contests Executive Council mem acceptance 31 Lodging Reimbursement ap proved 8-3 authorize Council members use single rooms extra cost 1 2 7 8 9 11 ED EVP against 35 10 ab stained 46 32 Salary Confidentiality approved 7-5 HQ release publish salaries unless specifically approved Executive Council 2 579 11 ED EVP against 1 3 4 6 8 33 34 VP Budget An increase hudget $2000 $1200 approved 4-5 8 9 11 EVP against 1 2 3 5 10 abstained 4 6 7 ED An increase $1400 proposed approved 9-1 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 ED EVP against 5 abstained 4 6 7 35 Special HQ Loans principle authorizing special loans help AMA em ployees relocate new HQ building site outside DC subject specific approval such loan upon presentation details Council approved 7-4 2 37 9 11 ED EVP against 1568 36 Next Meeting approved 6-5 have next regular meeting Council Anaheim CA conjunction Hobby Industry America HIA show Saturday january 29 1983 con finued page 97 94 Model Aviation month am excerpting article appeared Modulator newsletter Pioneer RC Club Santa Clara CA Al though article critical operation Nats editor Drew Allen does give credit crew trying hard Read com ments number comments have gleaned variety newsletters published other clubs two three items appear consistently seem stand out Foremost seems dismay con testants flew Pattern organized contest did very best could resources available ARE TO BE COMMENDED FOR TRY ING HARD contestants apparently satisfied much less justice judging supposed go six rounds went five therefore everyone re ceived equal exposure different judges called MANDATORY language AMA rule book Considerable unhappi ness reported over fact AMA rule book uses language FORCES RE QUIRES equal judging exposure AMA national organization hosts con test does follow its own mandatory language Perhaps out will come change rules wording will seek equal exposure judges use such words SHALL carry man datory force Charley Reed Editor KCRC Contacts summed up way ones intention attend Nats visit other fliers fly once pleasure certainly would enjoy want see rate other fliers country forget As see two sides con test First course contestants organize judge work contestants can play very real vital part contest Just try hold contest no judges see far get So philosophy go con test best GRATEFUL out sitting hot sun hours end watching us fly can have good time playing Maybe doesnt come out exactly Maybe some elements unfairness creep time time SO WHAT fact matter life unfair times desire fairness ourselves NO GUARANTEES ANYWHERE will always receive So irness falls laps can fume fret holler develop ulcers can accept part life grate ful gracious have done best behalf outcome less expected right expect fact practice contest after flight turn judges say Thank working can play may win much enjoy hope around also hope next year hold Nats Lakehurst NJ training pilots AWACS planes may prevent base being available Nats So Lake Charles LA Seguin TX back-up sites writers first Nats exposure Riverside 1977 recall discussion HIGH LEVEL officer AMA very disappointed attendance Riverside complaining because few attend ed because AMA lost much money California Nats However Nats since has lower attendance Riverside Nats has lost money am aware bad mouthing areas Apparently years attendance around 700 about half Riverside tendance second time Nats held past four years Kinda makes wonder Maybe AMA would reconsider come back Riverside another Nats Its time again WEST COAST NATS Thanks Drew Pioneer RC Club saying well argument have personally article ref erence losing money Nats Much pre ferred word cost event natural function Academy am just playing words Either way look evolutionary change Nats format over next several years WANTED recent letter Dave Peltz indicates San Fernando Valley Silent Fliers Antelope Valley Soaring Association Southern Nevada Soaring Society looking volunteer club take over now very prestigious meet TWO METER WORLD CUP Historically meet has held mid-winter West Coast Now clubs feel should moved around country Sounds like great opportunity club get its name known great service Soaring same time club interested has skills resources necessary run large inter national-style RC Soaring contest perhaps ought consider putting next World Cup Its work rewarding Write NOW Ed Slobod 9626 Jellico Northridge CA 91325 call him 213 349-4758 Hurry Ill close relatively short column two pictures sad report two pictures Don Edberg Alex Bower two members 1983 FAI F3B Soaring Team Sorry no pic ture available Mark Smith third team member sad note addressed fine East Coast enthusiasts dearly want Nats held area Again Nats Executive Committee its meeting October 16 voted overwhelming ly go Lake Charles LA Mine vote dissension Lakehurst refused us its command ing officer Floyd Bennett Field NY Westover AFB MA both lacked facilities Free Flight Indoor Committee yet willing separate events own attempts secure Niagara Falls AFB fell short due refusal local property owner allow usage site vital Nats location So seems same situation East Coast Nats site FAI Free Flighters same areaattempting find perfect site Please guys gals keep looking AMA owes us Januaryl98395 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 port NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Don Edberg Alex Bower Vi 7 11i1R9 Executive VPs Ripen Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just returned quarterly visit AMA Headquarters Washington DC can report everything peachy Everybody hard work trying make AMA better organization See lady picture below Mrs Lou Ward Public Relations Secretary answers directly PR top man Geoff Styles Lou used work AMA long time ago 1966 1969 asked things changed indi cated surprise delight Academys amazing growth past 13 years does following 1 sees SHOWGRAM printed monthly 2 keeps track Airshow Teams reports activities HIA matches funds work 1981 HIA contributed some 1 1000 3 keeps up Building Fund patches plaques pins forth 4 helps clubs ac quire flying sites mails out flying site film Plane Place Perfect Day Jay Gerber 5and creates displays also hobby shops See distinguished gentleman right above important Contest Coordinators FF Wallace Johnson gets real quiet like means hes thinking day now hes getting ready say something attractive lady hiding behind him wife Betty knows Buckets Johnson gets ready say something its time get out way pretty girl next him Luedean Larkin Shes afraid Buckets body man behind Jim Larkin Hes coming Out til its safe can come out now james. PEP Bobby Betz New Orleans crank ing up gasoline powered Zipper big Florida Old Timer Contest last week Its Forster 29 think know FIRST recognized model airplane builder won Radio Control contest country want meet him following picture legendary Chet Lanzo Valley City OH FIRST AMA NAA member achieve recognition win Nationals United States man right Chester Lanzo year 1937 Chets airplane wiggled little time hit transmitter hc awarded first prize RC next year Good Brothers Walt Bill made history model under better control first Chet first Good model day reposes Smithsonian Institution Chets ORIGINAL FIRST RC model ever right hand Chet flying model couple weeks ago mailed picture photo still has original Brown Jr motor merely towing up powered winch Chet revered Free Flight circles 1936 RECORD BREAKER 8 model Scale Lanzo Puss Moth 1940 folding prop Lanzo Stick model Old Timer contests etc list goes on Society An tique Modelers SAM has recognized model officially labeled 'RC-1 halls fame legends fa mous fliers no name sacred hallowed Chet Lanzo See next month. 96 Model Aviation 4L fr Men arent ones enjoy hobby ladies children fly models too Sometimes ignored wives little kids fly RC planes time someone encour ages has patience show five important fliers Birming ham RC Club LR Michael Kolter Mrs Debra Morton Wayne Campbell Mrs Carolyn Kolter Carrie Morton Michael age 10 has flown fathers 049 powered Cox Cessna Centurion Mother Carolyn picture has successfully handled Flight-Craft Streak times Both Debra Carrie age 8 can fly Quickie 500 Michaels father Ron learned fly same Centurion son hobby everyone can enjoy Look around youll see. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New RC Frequencies Last outlook going printer AMAs petition new RC fre quencies actuallyfinallyon FCCs official hearing agenda November 4 expected immediately after press time good news would forthcoming hearing Receipt FCCs meeting agenda no tice came right middle false nation wide rumors FCC cancelled action AM As petition rumors resulted phone calls AMA HQ people worried spent lot time reassuring situation still alive favorable Confusing pic ture previous information said petition did need hearing internal approval procedure would prevail turned out incorrect hearing notice came out next issue Model via fion maga zine others should contain good news details new frequencies will called channels will become available also color coding used color chart has prepared AMAs PR department publication far wide Duplicate negatives being made press time model magazines reprints scheduled mailing AMA clubs AMA officers RC industry other information centers Therefore unless something peculiar re sults FCC hearing AMAers RC modelers can expect tremendous Christ mas present form interference relief due availability new frequen cies AMA has worked project years payoff seems just around corner probably hand time read Cautious optimism pre vailed over Halloween weekend Thanksgiving Day would truly some thing RCers could thankful Frank Ehling AMA News photo press release provide basics news about Frank Eblings recent retirement AMA Head quarters service theres much tell came AMA Headquarters quietly left same wayno fanfare parties Back 1960 AMA Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols asked Frank Ebling help run 61 Nationals Frank did stayed working AMA Headquarters 20 years longer title Technical Director meant employee knew about contests rules records over years did other things including stint advertising director AMA started publishing its own maga zine 1975 Frank also seen years AMAs National Championships connection hobby shop trophy operations resident advisor comsultant common sense maker AMA office operation deflated pretentious overly ambitious ideas constantly put com plex subjects simple practical terms Frank came up ingenious ways save raise money especially AMA really broke the mid-i 960s time developed promoted AMAs Dump Deficit campaign over years since has raised thousands dollars Nats sponsorships An AMA Fellow 1966 member Model Aviation Hall Fame Frank also received AMAs Distinguished Service Award 1970 FAIs Paul Tessandier highly prestigious award Well liked other AMA employees Frank Ehling will sorely missed will far away Frank will continue AMA Museum Curator duties parttime basis needed has offered set up establish museum AMAs new building will ready moved January Frank got settled HQ joined staff 1964 made transition much easier might have wont same him wont replaced will simply have learn continue him wont easy Hes kind AMA Travelers As result AMA team selection pro grams lot AMA members get go lot places year typically AMA sends teams officials three World Champion ships money comes AMAs FAI Fund FAI stands Federation Aeronautique oternationale governing body sport aviation just aeromod el log AMA-FAI Fund provided allocation $1 adult AMA mem bers dues fund pays World Champi onship entry fees team practice sessions over-ocean transportation team manager ex penses model box transportation also dues National Aeronautic Association has overall FAI franchise sport aviation activities USA year sent teams World Cham pionships Reno NV US hosted RCScalej Sweden Control Line Precision Aerobatics Combat Team Racing Speed Romania Indoor Russia Control Line Scale $1 dues allocation provides means whereby adult AMA members support aeromodelers represent USA inter national events own form Olympics type support program works well minimum cost begging solicitation much part other sports Theres noth ing plush extravagant about support provides basics AMA member can try team spot knowl edge will have go get bank loan go broke get World Championships FLASH FCC Has Approved New RC Frequencies Details Next Month. Synopsis conrinued page 94 Other Actions number other items received attention consensus show hands otherwise unrecorded votes Elections agreed candidate could run two offices simultaneously could accept either won both b Executive Director Salary Execu tive Directors salary reviewed required contract retroactive cost living increase 82 approved well combined cost living merit increase 83 c Editor Patches addition patch newsletter editors provided auto matically clubs place previous special request policy approved patch similar other club officers d Budget 1982 financial statement preliminary budget 1982 re viewed action 83 budget sub ject revision approval January meeting e Awards Distinguished Service approved Tom Hutchinson posthu mus f EVP Reports Executive VP provid ed details HQ expenses connection Nats World Championships also Council expenses year noted privileges employees volunteers different concerning travel lodging costs g Committee Reports given specific action resulting except reported motions voted Scholar ship Frequency Building Fund Film Projects CD Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats Pro cedures Nats Executive Special Interest Groups FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident January 1983 97 AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consist ing over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meetjng increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable de posit must included film requested full list informa tion order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washing ton DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope Connecticut Maine 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo Diotrict Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aeciuee Vica4meidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NaalnuaNH 030W Don ram PG Box 182873 Herrnoge Lo. Ounbury MA02332 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Fl Norwalk CT 06850 Don llaeb 113 Fairvew Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coceajinmnen George Wilson 318 Fisher St. WOlpol MA 02181 Over course next year am go ing ask Associate Vice-Presi dents District 1 write column ex press what see concerns well problems areas Below column written Al Novotnik Associate VP representing Eastern Connecticut area can see prime interest young people ability acquire retain flying fields Over past month informed will unable use Lakehurst Na tionals site have continuous com munication John Byrne District 2 John Worth Executive Director President John Grigg feel very strongly should make effort select site east Nationals competi tion suggestion breaking Nationals RC Control Line may make pos sible select site will continuously work very hard effort know have total support District 1 members bring Nationals East Coast site complete Associate VP representa tion state have appointed Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardner ME AVP Maine Dennis President Kenne bec Valley Aviators active organ izing Maine Symposium past year am pretty sure Dennis will give us proper representation State Maine area phone rings answer its Ed Izzo would like write district column next month can turn leader down Sure Two things came mind would like talk about junior flier can get youngsters interest ed hobby remember years ago growing up model clubs schools other clubs outside just seemed quite few youngsters building models True rubber-powered kind old solid models Im sure now young sters building plastic models What Im talk ing about boy goes out fly ing field dont see too Theres Control Line Free Flight Indoor modeling keep hobby really going youngsters must culti vated again has done present day modelers junior members flying clubs plenty help local hobby shop owner think thing possibly has kept youngsters away see modern RC plane fly thats what would like have Now cost some radios getting little less expensive price maybe will stimulate terest youngster still needs direction older modelers some help local clubs parents local hobby shops young fellows girls will re introduced World Model Aircraft Being resident Fairfield County southern Connecticut Id like tell some problems RC flier area Flying sites premium three four clubs have kinds restrictions flying times flying instance club uses part park ing lot state park restrictions have ce available Sep tember til May summer months everFone wants fly no weekend flying evenings providing too people park can fly six oclock until dusk doesnt give too much time club has over 100 members have lookout another field just isnt anything restricted times club manages have Old Timer Contest Giant Scale few fun fly events Another club area has similar problem use section property owned run town Because New Jesry New Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Aedete V1cePradenne Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dreads 8 Willow Ave. Pincanawey NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Or. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Ad. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Wrodemere Ad Syracuse NY 13219 Frequency Coerdmator George Myers 70 Proe4siil Farm Ad Hickavilia NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time column reaches site 83 Nats will have chosen next report having November 19th submission deadline appearance February 1983 issue Model Aviation will receive tween December 27 January 3 shall have say about Nats site selection procedures generally have undertaken respect East Coast Nats struggle 'struggle' has particular Due inability Nvy early point time 'guar antee AMA 'exclusive' use vitally-needed 2-mile-plus runway- Lake hurst first week August 1983 must sadly report reluc tantly forced eliminate Lakehurst possible site 83 Nats Fortunately have some time considering other sites backup alternatives Lakehurst include such locations Willow Grove Pennsylvania Naval Air Center Westover AFB Massachusetts Stewart Field West Point NY Right now negotiating use Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY point third week Oc used very large estate privately own ed facility has very large house used wedding receptions other large gatherings something taking place no flying allowed A-gain takes place weekends flying site usually very sparse given time will see plenty modelers far away another town club also flies town property restricted no flying ball games progress other town activities Plus flying over salt water very large piece property area has purchased state highway clubs went after per mission use until started construction because state let town control space until actually going used highway local parks commission turned down club use flying model airplanes because few neighboring people complained too dangerous too noisy few problems have Flying real dedication hobby guess boils down theres will theres way fellows acres acres fields have good time flying tober prospects quite encouraging So see considering NUMEROUS locations East Coast Nats simply concentrating solely upon single possibility Harold Goldklank Reporting death fine gentleman-modeler presents chal lenge precedent Mere words inadequate express grief shock realization shall have go Goldy Kiank intimates SOB Sons Brooklyn fondly referred him Goldy what kindness decency goodness human being about matchless wit sense humor endeared him everyone fortunate enough have known him numbered thousands Goldy belonged Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS well SOB indebted PARCS member Jerry Behrens following warm moving tribute Goldy straight heart of Goldys fellow club members Dear Friends beloved Goldy gone completed last round October 3 Although above average modeler lifelong competition flier Harold will best remembered fellow modelers across country Great Goldy good guy super keen wit privileged know him later years spent delightful hours laughing stories bygone contests also favorites After calling Figure 8 started maneuver something went wrongthe plane looped dove ground Goldy turned judges said Figure 9 complete other antics made him legend Nats competition Yes really Harold Goldklankl guess Heaven needed some laughter took him upstairs will 98 Model Aviation AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative Ithe associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite dearly remembered us model aviators Heaven Harold its top people hey Happy Landings up Jerry PARCS' Jerry has provided following photo Goldy second right reading rudder nose Al Sager Jerry Phil Cushman Mike race Joe Kovel photo shot Floyd Bennett Field 9 May 1982 John Zaic collection Joe Kove Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC logo heads interest ing newsletter club entitled Plane Crazy News sports Control Line handle aimed RC transmitter has smil ing face thus leaving little doubt multi-interest club limited just RC activities also embraces SAM Scale Rubber Helicopter Boats October report due space-limiting restrictions did mention fact June 6 ERMAC also held AA meet field other RC covered TriCounty RC Club Militown NJ As reported Flypaper its newsletter edited John Donnelly Al Kessner club has again proven its worthiness send ing donation Memorial Scholarship Fund Advanced Exploration Space US Air Force Academy memory Major Cecil Snyder Ill son club member Cecil Snydr lost life crash T-38 during flight tween Edwards AFB Wright-Patterson AFB North Jersey Radio Control Club North Jersey Radio Control Club orga nized 1952 under capable leader ship President Bill McClure has become outstanding clubs District II September 121982 club held its first annual open house Brush wood Pond Model Airport located Skylands State Park Ringwood NJ thank NJRCC publicity director Jim Dunkerly fot following report quoted part Open House great success Over 30 local residents others joined 20 North Jersey Radio Control Club members relaxing Sunday after noon Club members entertained con tinuous flying exhibition lasting over two hours Bill McClure club President Master Ceremonies gave running commentary description over clubs public address system also display over 50 RC miniature aircraft size shape description Trainers Sailpianes Scale Sport Pattern aircraft lined up see Toward end flying exhibition raffle organized children came visit two picked try hands flying RC model airplane little help clubs Instructor Treasurer John Deneke succeeded Local residents Kerry McQuarrie age 11 Matthew Mazzola age 5 both Ringwood resi dents lucky winners really en joyed flying time' NJRCC meets Liewelyn Street Fire House Hawthorne NJ second fourth Friday 830 pm potential members invited visit Brushwood Pond Flying Field further information phone Bill McClure 201 445-0361 Jim supplied photo John Deneke engaged svorthy function Bill McClure mike Keep up good work NJRCC Mercer County Radio Control Society thanks club long standing located area Trenton NJ has providing us copies its fine newsletter Propwash Norman Poinsett Lawrenceville NJ currently Editor MCRCS complimented its safe successful flight demonstration operations connection Expo Mercer County Airport May 16 1982 Anyone Rubber answer re sounding YOU BET-THERE IS ex ample preceding photobottom cen teris friend long-standing Ed Beshar holding Twin-Pusher Old Time Eagles Aero Picnic Lincroft New Jersey 29 August same time place Seymour Leona Hertzon engaging strands just before impressive flight Alan Mkitarian Palmyra NJ still packing turns AMA RC Contest Board Chair man Joe Friend preparing flight Lin croft NJ January 1983 99 Port Washington Aerodrome morning October 3 attended fly-in latest model airport provided Nassau County NY shot runway cliffs farther away think Eastern States Championships afternoon October 3 drove down Princeton NJ attend annual classic Central Jersey RC Club usual outstanding event entrants phenomenal weather Bob Fiorenze im pressed throngs spectacular Ducted Fan flights Watch out Bob Violett Word Wise planning contest 1983 newly-revised Coordi nators Guidelines must reading concerned Start page 5 Official Model Aircraft Regulations 1982 1983 read black dots appearing before certain headings indicate presence new material has added since last edition Bible particular terest contest planners provisions paragraphs headed Traditional Con tests Acceptance Sanction Applica tions Order Acceptance suggested ALL sections read also STUDIED avoid misunderstanding resultant grief GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Viiglnia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhigll Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vica-Peeaidasts Joe Eibee 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Pluharty 504 1st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Hetman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird JacksOn 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane S-ottdale PA 15683 month November brings end preparations Vegas 82 around household opportunity spend some time doing other things such further work AMA RC flight training film other projects mailbag month little thin typical flying season winds down District III sure brought very interesting letter Bob Lyle will print its entirety pleased learn through col umn Model viation recap tured Masters Pattern crown 1982 Nats quite feat winner Nats am sure have reason proud Congratulations think would feel won four first place trophies Nats Are aware yet Gil Morris Columbus OH did just that Colum bus District III Oh know made disclaimer stating could get too involved CL FF Indoor areas Too involvedhow about little involved personal belief could change name monthly blurb Dis trict III Report Browns RC News Views unable include District Ill winners mention especially good ole Dave Brown attended Nats published daily paper containing previous days results published 1982 national Headquarters keeping news shame Remem ber Gil won four first places Free Flight did receive crumb eighth ninth places RC recognized know have having first class Free Flight contests several years back yard Wright Field dont believe have seen crowd have think am asking break Control Liners Free Flighters Indoor people am notjust fairness have lived years expect RC Brown change things now Whew Tbats quite letter Bob will probably surprise find agree part simple facts matter cant report what dont know cant expected know groups dont inform example last year Wright Field area B ap parently locked up tighter drum resulting cancellation threat can cellation meets site found out about problem CIA Informer newsletter Central Indiana Aeromodel ers still dont know latest status situation would hope District Ill FF clubs would keep informed such drastic problems report primarily RC activities district report pri marily activities personally take part due particular desire rather result being informed what going other areas few clubs send information time time CL FF activities except Flying Dutchmen CL Club Pennsyl vania few submit material kind column Most months Im scratching around something put column input source especially FF CL would welcome couple months ago reported little FAI Pylon race Pennsylvania first held US since drastic rule changes wasnt event dont fly event Dave Latsha sent note about reported Nats competed RC Pattern processed transmitters RC events attended NSRCA Rules Committee meeting attended Executive Council meeting etc etc no way could keep up results events other necessary items also did manage spend little time CL fliert Nats show up FF site 20 miles away would have impossible scoreboard Nats HQ 2-3 days behind times RC Pattern would assume better event run 20 miles away use current information supplied FF CL clubs district month except letter obviously column would look like short need input column format change significantly would real ly find nice change have too much report other VPs claim have cant happen unless get input district would best could time get material around 10th 15th month doesnt get lost shuffle around send Ill re port otherwise will same old colu inn Thanks PS column written day after crashed new Vegas airplanes due stupidity forgot screw eleva tor outputarm strikes bit harsh Im sorry Life hell t Congratulations Gil Morris won four first place trophies Nats also won MeNeill Cup high time FAI Power Delaware District Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirginIa DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vica-Presideot 607 Pohite Drige Machaoicsville VA 23111 Aoaoaata ViaPrdasts Wayne Abarnenlty 9205 Carandon 3 u04 Marlboro MD 20870 Sob Champine 205 Tpton Rd Ninwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Baechwood CttarlottesVilla VA 22901 V Sill Halms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotoy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Eleira Court PaIls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Moclosoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Soaning 19191 485-5966 months column being written Charlie Spear AVPs North Carolina certainly appreciate Chuck letting us tell yall something about annual fun fly held year first weekend October Starting early 1960s member Jim Thrift Winston-Salem Radio Control Club presented 'Follies' year became bigger its fame spread Much clubs sorrow Jim passed away 1977 Normally loss member large organization isnt usually felt unless per son clubs spearhead guiding light same year club passed unanimous resolution pass responsibility to make annual fall fun fly continu ing memorial Jim Thrift club has con tinued annual meet along traditional dollar entry fee years event under direction Chairman Bill Lane undoubtedly biggest best ever draw 70 entries neigh boring states hundreds spectators treat perfect weather bound have very successful weekend en trants choice 12 different fun fly events choose really empha 100 Model Aviation sis has always spend weekend just boring holes sky time during two-day affair could watch everything miniature 020 powered Giant Scale Radio Control models just doing thing Ably assisted Randy Little director events scoring both us thoroughly en joyed dropping miniature parachutists spectators enjoy sorts events didnt come close crowd target Saturday Sunday used plane candy drops field closed dozens small children standing runway dropped bubble gum right eager awaiting upstretched arms Believe really pleased crowd kids just ate up Another very popular event allowing dozens spectators ranging six 60 come out crowd try hands flying club trainer specially equipped buddy box thanks go Eddie Shinlever along dozen other club members assisting built model just purpose Geoff Styles AMAs Director Public Relations Flying Site Coordinator Saturday night banquet speaker Geoff very complimentary about flying field especially safety regulations Geoff very witty entertaining speaker same time can deliver very serious message listeners thoroughly en joyed him lovely wife Helen weekend guests Sunday demonstrations sail plane launching pattern maneuvers acrobatic flying Formula racing malestic beauty Giant Scale flying special event successful launching Radio Con trol Scale model space shuttle Now might think took flying time away contestants couldnt agree just could resist en tertaining spectators just thought mind should take oppor tunity prove general public serious worthwhile hobby can have capable announcers such own Bill Hall Greensboros famed Harold Bunting concessions group headed up Tom Miller completely unprepared huge crowd several trips made local stores restocking Fortunately no went away hungry club made tidy profit help maintain flying site point cannot say enough about Winston-Salem RC Club members nearly 100% participation member along wives made substantial contribution success event Space does permit mentioning names everyone deserve hearty thanks everyone thanks also manufactur ers suppliers generously donated merchandise giveaways contestants Im afraid literally hog PA system day call Out names drawing winners donations ranging kits engines gift certificates con testant went home prize worth much dollar entry fee special thanks goes Tom Bayne Jr Marlboro MD Tom taken time trouble design special commemora tive emblem years annual event though Tom business selling silk-screened souvenir tee shirts jackets donated several contestant prizes addition also participated entering fun fly events Toms gift special jacket Evelyn honored guest widow late Jim Thrift very thoughtful gesture especially proud fact winners fun fly events pre sented AMAs Building Fund framed certifi cates have done contests year way saying thanks AMA its efforts Chuck missed know emergency business commitment part would have thoroughly enjoyed 6th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Alabama ida Georgia issippi to Rico V Sooth tarolioa oessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5050 Ainociate VIc.Preaidmas Greg Doe Ro 4166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohnaon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joaepn Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 70 Ffth So Shatimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fielda 1096 Ontario St. Jacksonvlte FL 32205 Phone Day 9041 388-8862 Brandon Model Fliers Brandon FL whiz banger contest Septem ber lot whiz two bang ersTom Martin dropped bombandfollowed ground Randy Rogers got bang Limbp event AMA Building Fund also whiz banger whiz side Building Fund drive has genuine success terrific participation clubs individuals manufacturers banger side Gold Coast Radio Controllers first clubs send $100 Building Fund far AMA has acknowledged re ceipt sent plaque put contribution magazine club has cancelled check somebody goofed somewhere seeming oversight will corrected other club has received just recognition please let own VP know about well make sure proper recognition made Gold Coast RCers 150 member club plus Jackie Storkethe clubs girl flier built own Sig Kadet enjoys flying along husband Bill sons Chris Steve Steve big Con trol Line flying past several months have running name Dan Dougherty Marietta GA first time saw name connection witk Control Line activities learned Dan owner Complete RC Model Supply hobby shop Now thats well-rounded modeler met Dan DoughertyThats Dan Dougherty following picture top next page January 1983 101 space shuttle being carried aloft means 10-foot span Giant Scale model Very impressive junior member gets flis tlrSt taste 0 Slying club trainer via buddy box Jackie Storke enthusiastic about building flying male members family cbauusso ton must onauiiiui muuei airplane impressive line-up Actually met Dan Dougherty younger Dan eider little oider Both Dans good modeiers downright good peo pie lllinnn sna C Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI VicePresident PG Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vic.Pnusidmsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy. Oweneboro KY 42301 Itaymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Srrnthnilte MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonnomenie unxersny City MO 63132 William 0 Snavely P0 Ron 281 Auburn IN 48706 Stan l5nnson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Bon 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coodinnor James Check 564 Orannchester St. Lexington KY 40505 article month letter tue Flying Cardinals Kentucky guys lot help Futaba have made young man very happy 'The enclosed letter contains story has proved rewarding experiences model aviation began May father son team Mark Todd Wilson joined club Flying Cardinals Northern Ken tucky Teaching Mark fly Sig Kadet difficult might think Because Marks muscular weakness lacks fine movements controls provide smooth flight has slowly learned com pensate much practice greatest obstacle soon identified Marks obvious inability handle radio Futaba FP4FN buddy system mid-June idea born letter Futaba Compton CA sent July 15th received long distance phone call Mr Bill West chief technician Futaba Bill received idea much enthusiasm took supervisors soon began work project Oh project few honest-to-good ness old time modelers would like have join Society Antique Modelers Send membership dues $10 Society 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA 951 36 Membership includes newsletter dedicated old timer flying including RC events Prop wash Chattanooga RC Club comes classic description flight remember Mike Power Dive Moore got upside down spiral going straight up toward ground power dive simple Cuban Eight engine wide open about two miles high As rump muscles turning stone figured out what did landed safely Sound like flights After fuss about unfair hold FAI FF Finals West Coast three Southerners went out made clean sweep three Nordic Towline Glider spots team Nordic Team represent USA Australia next year will Matt Gewain Titusvilie FL Jim Bradley Orlando FL Bob Elder Orlando FL District V proud claim designing building special radio affix wheelchair allowing Mark simultane ously operate radio move wheel chair thereby following path air craft Completely thrilled about conver sation Bill I immediately phoned Mark Todd inform advise Mr West needed some pertinent facts proceed undertaking point Todd took bail speak several conversations Mr West suring facts known U first appearance its obvious Mark like other 13-year-old boys could wheel chair occupies ex tremely serious expression exudes much time courage shows tries succeeds doing things other boys see muscular dystrophy has left him limitations hut RC flying isnt thanks few dedicated people like Vic Re Scott Parker other club members played 'Mr Fix-its' 'gophers' pits Mr West generosity enabled Marks flying ability surface Marks father sacrificed own desire learn fly expended energy toward Marks opportunity Mark took modeling duck water loves compete fun flies wouldnt surprise winds up stiff competition Pattern meet just satisfied siraight level flight 'Coincidentally occurring shortly after Jerry Lewis Telethon Marks performance became human interest feature local TV show would appear demonstrat ing new prize Soon invitation fly special demo AMAs District ill would arrive Meanwhile back Futaba Bill West working diligently ironing out bugs creation hoping finish time Marks upcoming events no doubt mind someone above watching over project because Sep tember 1 3th special messenger brought Marks newly designed Futaba radio door two weeks left readjust flying techniques September 22nd TV show taped aired 24th Sunday September 26th Mark flew demo crowd pleased Before over Mark loaned new radio spectator also confined wheelchair aid buddy box yound lad experienced first RC flight see demo held Jerrys Kids purposely prolonged awarding Mark wings chain events unfolded Marks training took place club field am sure have experienced un easiness flying strange site time two practice sessions Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Clubs field demo held Mark earned wings first visit Mark now soars eagles sitting comfortably chair using newly de signed Futaba radio does thanks Bill West generosity Futaba radio given Mark gift Mark test pilot new concept Radio Control Futaba has prototype unit will watching progress Marks radio marketing purposes guess could say its far fetched someday see Futaba Mark Radio Bill West Futaba commend ed producing gift flawless design surely deserving AMA humani tarian award 'Sincerely Budd Buddenberg Secretary Flying Cardinals Northern Kentucky Im sorry length felt letter needed printing remind us no handicap need remain set minds Right Mark Thanks clubs have nated much Building Fund Keep up Enough now. 1 02 Model Aviation Dan Dougherty hand launched glider Free Flight territory Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Os rrt VII Vre Pie sent P 1 Sn 1104 tllmtngham M 43012 Assistant Vioe-Pnesdano Jacs Finn 368 Harnpdoo NE Cedar R3pioo IA 52402 Associate Vine-Presdents A-ninar Arm 1014 Svoodbridge Blvd Ann ArOor MI 48103 Rosseil KneOcoer 2625 E Shorossood Blvd. Milmasakee WI 53211 Ronero 0 Landbers 4928 Tioqa St. DolanO MN 55304 sViIain ROhrnO 4494 Tanqireaooo Tn Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Sndmorn 5013 Doiseno Madison WI 53711 Ann tears 132 S Rosyn Pootac Mt 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crysnal MN 55428 Freqoancy Coordinanor P000 avannis 117 East Mao Upper Lonel Norntiville Mi 48167 Phony Day 3131 348-0085 Eaeonq 3131 437-4244 Heres shot John Grigg Ron Sears front AMA booth Detroit Expo Ron presenting Skymasoers RC Club check $50000 AMA Building Fund Ron collected additional $1 7500 Building Fund patches pins long last Cloudhusters MAC has elected become chartered AMA club have members belong camaraderie history other non-competi tion reasons members typically hold AMA memberships So Cloudbuster members named AMA charter application AMA members Some other clubs stuck problem may want take example What prompted Losing flying field Eleven Mile Franklin Hey Thats fly Ron Sears letter goes 'Here some statistics last Nats Eight modelers Detroit Metro politan Area brought back 14 trophies group four Cloudbusters eight 8 trophies modelers Australia Graves Bill Lajack Skip Mast Leon Ryktarsk Ron Sears Cliff Tacia Marc Warwashana Mike Weishans Jack Finn writes letter some subjects general interest am against AMA providing type loans either members paid help am sure survey membership made would get same input IMAABIG BIRDS ETC As stated maybe AMA should consider wing loading limit big birds have good safety record present viewed against other areas RC However because builders/fliers being safety minded function numbers models being flown Most RC fields have seen large enough giant airplanes mean total flying area spectator con trol As said phone until flier becomes familiar distance versus aircraft size really easy fly way beyond think aircraft flying SCHOLARSHIPS Yes lets increase reasonable amount $10000 sounds okay FAI COMPETITION think good hard look FAI competition should made numbers participants cost geo graphical location participants benefits general membership AMA rules versus FAI rules LONG RANGE PLANNING has al ways appeared AMA operated year-to-year basis no thoughts about will 5-10 years now feel AMA must start planning ahead now fore becomes too late Along same line planning ahead will replace Worth retires dont know old John cant too years before does retire As far can see Headquarters has one-man operation far man agement/decisions etc Maybe should start planning change command John steps down ASSOCIATE VPS number times have asked call Associate VPs get input setup meetings Quite frank ly am position pay long distance calls travel expenses see no reason AMA should set up fund type expense Associate VPs also feel allotment VPs ridiculously low AMA can send representatives Europe attend meetings surely can af ford above think VPs should alloted least $2000 travel phone calls ect Associate VPs $100 calls postage travel district meeting re quired reasonable reimbursement should allowed Yes agree need get together discuss points about AMA views have expressed own ones hear modelers DISCOUNT ADVERTISING IN MODEL V/AT/ON As said dont think should include order blanks dont think type advertising can held out Model v/a t/On modelers myself included live near good bad hobby shop must rely mail orders obtain lot supplies hate see hobby shops hurt discount houses am afraid will increasing way business hobbies other items Council meeting just concluded VP annual expense budget increased $1400 $1200 agenda item sug gested $2000 no guts An AVP will reimbursed telephone postage expenses upon presentation expense report No stated limit $50 per year rule-of-thumb will surprised amazed Councils Nats determinations know Nats Executive Committee will Since meeting have learned through efforts Tony Italiano West Baden will close operations September 83 facility up sale Well have special subjectmeeting December Nats Executive Committee shape up Nats policy hopefully once Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociate ViCPreuidenga Bob Pniedl 5512 Southwood Little Rook AR 72205 Wittier, Harley III 927 Commerce Pleseanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Pulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarreet Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rat. 1904 Valley Oak Cr. Irving TX 75061 Larry SenOr 1415 Manor Dr. Bartlesoille OK 74003 Ed VVhaarer 341e Danid Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Elalneney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 First have apologize short column month campaign Council meeting trips just ran out time So thought just month would fill space pictures January 1983 103 Bill Slatts Nosen 9 Cub Bill built plane Jerry Sprinkle beautiful air craft totally destroyed young beginner turned Jerry flying last week Any old time RCers witH remem ber Jack Butler 1960s Heres Jack PiUs Sherman Texas compet ing Aerobatics Colorado as aska XWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesocies ViC residasta Robert Ball 2622S Coffersan Casper WY 82601 Eel Con 8206 Unden Dr. Prajew Village KS 66208 Oick Crowley 16413 6 Stenforo P1 Aurora CO 80016 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th St. Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Mattorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 68237 Jim Ricketti 5165 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 671 03 Pseqsaeascy Cocedineton Sid Gates 23805 Holly Fl. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day i3031 761-596013031 767-4082 As calendar year magazine issue cover change 1983 Id like pay tribute real unsung heroes bunch excel lent clubs District IXthe fearless News letter Editors would say although club may strong ways real life blood organization communication provided club newsletter probably no under-thanked group club officers aeromodeling N/L editors instances dont look praise just watch dig get little assistance someone club gives thanks job well done benefits Vice-Presidency AMA privilege being mail ing lists good District IX clubs Without flow information job would very difficult real grass roots attitudes exist throughout district would go unknown So News letter Editors District IX VP says Thanks job well done has got place hereafter special give time talents treasures keep N/Ls going club has newsletter does appear following list please put mailing list Heres Special Thanks list Wyoming Johnson County Model Airplane Club Buffalo Flight Line Bruce Williams Editor Casper Aeromodelers Flight Line Robert Ball President/Editor North Dakota Slope Area Golden Eagles Dickinson Crash & Burn Craig R Schmidt former Editor Rex Herring Editor Basin Modelers Association Williston SG Melland Treasurer Valley RC Flyers W Fargo Tom Davis President Missouri Slope Model Aero Club Inc Bismark-Mandan Don Carlsen President Thunderbird RC Club Grafton South Dakota Prophuster Rapid City PM McGuigan Editor GLITCH Sioux Falls Jim Ricketts Presi dent/Editor Windfree News Sioux Falls Becky Dono van Editor Nebraska Mid-Nebraska RC Model Club Kearney Lonnie Sharon Furbay Editors Gl Modelers Association Grand Island Larry Shanks Editor Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Omaha George Lieb Secretary Dana Hoim Hastings Skylarks Larks Lip Bob Loper Jack Ott Editors Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln LASS Editor Terry Trentman Editor Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club Lincoln Clanking Armor Terry Majewski Editor Kansas Flying Flapiacks Liberal Flying Flap jacks Follies Mike Blackard Editor Model Association Central Kansas Inc Kinsley MACK Turhulent Tissue Jim Mow rey Editor Salina MARCS Sauna John Eckes Editor KC Northern Knights Kansas City MO Bob Cameron Editor Wichita RC Club Wichita WRCC News Bill Hannah Editor Topeka CL Assn Topeka Top Class News James Lee Editor/Secretary-Treasurer Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Leav enworth Flight Log Walt DeFrees Editor Kansas City RC Kansas City MO Con tacts CW Charley Reed Editor North Central Kansas RC Club Concordia Newsletter Fred Souchek Editor Colorado Rocky Mountain Soaring Assn Denver Thermals Byron Blakeslee Editor Bob Danti Publisher Model Museum Flying Club Denver Denver RC Eagles Denver Ron Karron Editor Magnificent Mountain Men Denver Max Out Rick Pangell Editor Pikes Peak Soaring Society Colorado Springs Spolle4 John Read Editor Miniature Aero Sportsters Denver Hangar Talk Vince Gutschalk Editor Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers Denver Prohahie Cause Jim Linda Eubanks Editors Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo Bull Pen Joan Alyea Editor Dale Alyca Photographer Dewey Osborn Asst Editor Jerry Bible Production Editor Mile-Hi RC Club Denver Tail Spinners Bob Adams Editor Pikes Peak RC Colorado Springs News letter Jim Scott Editor Grand Junction Modeleers Grand Junc tion Prop Wash Randy Smith President Jefco Aeromodelers Denver ]efco Flyer Stan & Edna Thornley former Editors George Utrich Editor Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder lnrerted Flyer Dave Millard Editor LAMA Longmont GregTiernan Editor Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Hi Flyer Lynnann Toogood Editor Dwight Toogood Assistant Editor daughter-father team Long live Newsletter Editors thanks work Arrzona C talilorera e Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Lanerois Ra,rrn Pales Verdes CA 90274 Auoeiete Vece-Peeeidenu Tom Hanker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 toery Cepobienco 615 Laloma Axe Modesto CA 95354 Ggenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Mikr Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boa 51 Tacton AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Lone BeatS CA 90808 Al Williemson 445 Westby Chub Vista CA 92011 Frespancy Coordinetor Harold F Jacresos 8286 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 As youve probably heard now Lake hurst NJ again off limits Nats unable obtain permission use main runway Without simply enough room San Diego Reno both talking like theyd like host Nats know AMA would like put East Coast Nats no sites forthcoming what can either San Diego Reno come up good site youre liable see another West Coast Nats AVP San Diego Al Williamson re ports hes latest AMA gold patch wearers time read will almost too late obtain hope havent missed chance support Building Fund AVP Las Vegas Tom Bunker re ports Southern Nevada Soaring Soci ety has slowed up since leader moved Texas process reorganizing watch Toms pretty busy getting set QSAA Fly-In will over read AVP Phoenix Mike Lee made trip Chino CA attend Fifth Annual 104 Model Aviation Buddy District VIII Scale representative Out gathering documentationdoes throttle back during Tora part airshow Buddys also working Dick Maher Great Lakes Model Mold Company produce con version kit T-6 make Tora Tora Zero Little Toni h-Scale Bridi kit Fox Twin Very fast maneuverable Tired hi start winch Try sometime Works great Q-Tee Pylon Championships Mike says CD Ken McSpadden managed have over two dozen manufacturers make donations contestants Since prizes distrib uted lottery everybody chance winning something eventual winner race Keith Kindrick followed Jim Lime Mike managed come third travelled Reno return visit Reno RC Club club host club recently completed 1982 AeroScale meet Considering vast amount effort manpower put forth club AMA Council approved nomination club Award Excellence guest annual officer installation ban quet order present award met airport outgoing President Phil Abbinati Phil took house relaxed talked shop prior dinner Later dinner club installed new officers also feted flier year Dick Swietzer Dick also new President gave Award Excellence certificate Phil accepted behalf entire club evening capped off raffle saw huge amount goodies given Out met Editor clubs newsletter Jeff Pond Jeff writes fine newsletter Its dozens receive read spent night Phils house kindly got up early next morning take airport thanks Phil wife fine stay need AMA booth Iss travelling quite bit lately maybe could find its way mall show Invite club meeting Its best way air gripes against AMA have questions answered costs club nothing have make trip As long have budget left Ill try fit Thermals Olaska o ana on nqion XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough tisIsict 01 Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ausociane Viv.Preedents Al Culver 1607 S non El,, Ponet5llo ID 83201 Gary Poller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vioksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chic Young 29020 1st Ave. S 34 Federal Way WA 98003 D3n Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Radrnond WA 98052 Frequency Caaedinetar Robert Bulch 16439 SE Huig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 Are getting contest dates set can get new calendar set up Remember get stuff Tom Cope Jim McCarty ASAP will have scheduling meeting Northwest EXPO 83 Bob Pfeiffer has promised better room year both contest work Dis trict XI meeting Only two months left get ready next edition fine show Come EXPO come District meeting would like meet Changes again necessary seems Steve Riley got offer couldnt refuse has left town Now outside missing Steve will taken over FF Contest Board spot Ernie Linn sentenced Wichita need someone step during crucial time Fortunately Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Drive East Redmond WA 98052 has consented step Free Flighters should read rules proposals contact Kevin feelings As read first round votes will have taken time now filing cross-proposals getting necessary information him further action fact something concerned rules making oc curs prior issuance next rule book should consider have either put about rule rule change crossproposal file get forms youve finished send copy relevant Contest Board member Add some thinking will help Contest Board member understand change may well sway him thinking Too times rule changes happen either little no input member ship large leads bad rule changes bad rules time would like introduce Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 981 33 Dave will AVP Control Line matters Since very ac tive contest goers already aware high level activity sport does fine job editing newsletter Se attle Skyraiders no newcomer get ting out information will rely Dave keep informed what happening CL circles Speaking CL Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 would like hear others Salem area would interested getting gether group fly CL share ups downs Mikes phone 364-8593 Speaking contests since lead time between write appears print wish effort announced column must get least three months ahead Now get magazine should around first December will have time get ready annual insanity put Dis down river Corvallis happens Jan uary 1 year assume will happen again year want come call Jim Trump ask its may cold could also lot fun Might clear head too Further north little later will come Annual Polar Bear Contest SRAC Seattle Last year contest Pattern fun fly events held third weekend March location Sno homish Model Airport near Snohomish WA Since will TWENTIETH Annual event Im sure Bill Painter group have already made plans years bashso get ready August have month saw last annual fun fly barbeque hap pen Mt Rainier clubs neat field some south Puyallup going chore announce am happy announce plans develop tract fell through MRRCS may yet have land own Next years Hog Hollar will held rest have Don Rice still has chance pig estimation entitled just basis showing us execute rolling nine Oh good contestlots prizes lots food lots good times together also very fortunate have Don Connell demonstrate us kind flying looks discharges duties safety officer Boeing Hawks contestants camped field during weekend some showing up Thursday very lovely spot may have bring 357 Magnum take care bees Just sidelight word went out MRRCS lost field RAMS immediately offered use new field near Auburn fine thing RAMS reaffirms faith look out other Anyway MARCs took possession trophy next year MRRCS plotting revenge Maybe RAMS HAWKs will prevail interested watch announcement next years date Its great contest excellent ribs Satur day night barbeque newsletters get club Montana indicate high level contest activ ity clubs want announce contests get dates places Ill include As matter fact clubs put mall shows usu ally winter far know draw lots enthusiastic spectators people can show responsible persons have fascinating hobby support can expect whenever looking place fly being hassled because noise other less legitimate reasons PR very necessary pect what since visible need ideas about PR efforts contact Geoff Styles HQ Geoff very able person can help PR ideas well flying site ideas problems Late September brings annual Lake Vancouver water follies Usually weather cooperates have excellent fun fly Although clouds year again good weather until last flight morbidly curious day punc tuated few spectacular crashes Dick Hansen wiped out Heinkel Don Anderson reduced new quicky rubble bright side Jerry Holcomb got electric powered Wigeon off water first time Actually four flights bird end flying Jerry confided matter finding best prop Don Martin kept streak going cant re member wasnt flying meets brought Dolphin worked fine soon got few kinks worked out Speaking getting magazine getting around first monthor least during first week 10 dayslet HQ know Im sure printer sends out plenty time may able help problem consistent time would like wish members District XI very happy holiday season hope can look ward prosperous very enjoyable New Year flight Free Flighter should max CL flight should fast est pleasing have done kills under RC pilots pillow should news new frequencies paraphrase bitHAPPY FLYING TO ALL TO ALL GOOD FLIGHT January 1983 105 JUNIO Box FLIGHT] ED WHITTE 176 WaIl St Sta New York NV 100050 Fun Fundamentals least half enjoyment sport simple model comes getting fly getting fly well fundamentals simple fun-type model airplane exactly same large complicated model matter same full-sized man-carry ing airplane airplanes little ones big ones work same way So dont expect so-called simple model just take off fly itself has checked out trimmed adjusted flight just like its big brothers Before considers fundamentals model hand has check mod el itself see has adequately decent equipment read model airplane equipment vhich work Require ments decent equipment' 1 Light Weight 2 Adequate Strength 3 True Flying Surfaces Dont expect worthwhile flights model way overweight its class Dont expect survive long structurally weak cannot Withstand handling landing flight loads respect please re member heavy doesnt mean strong Dont expect good flights wing stabil izer fin warped badly point however slight warps noticed dont automatically work out since warps come two varieties 1 helpful 2 doub ly harmful Given requirements because rather useless check fundamen tals now ready take look real guts model order prepare flight IJALAM POINT BALANCE As shown above balance STICK model wing otherwise complete cluding propeller rubber motor Mark Balance Point motor stick soft felt pen Now glue wing strut tubes other permanent wing mounting device wing centered over Balance Point wing specifically located see dia- gram above flying scale model add clay nose tail almost always nose Balance Point 50% wing location balancing such model should complete wing pro peller rubber place ANG L ES three important angles check looking model side 11 Wing should approximate two degree positive leading edge up angle inci dence 2 Stabilizer should approxtiate degree negative leading edge down angle incidence 3 Propeller should pulling straight forward pulling downwards perhaps two degrees Down Thrust model balanced properly no need shift wing back forth did old days adjustments should able made wing stabilizer increasing decreasing angles incidence may prove necessary test flown goes props thrust line too now almost ready start flight trim Up point NO flights glides should have made First however noticed warps wing stabilizer fin now time leave remove Warping flying surfaces way trim models inad vertent warps can helpful harmful twice over Flight Patterns depend kind model youre flying Indoor models must circle order stay flying site Out door models should also circle straight line flights can made Light weight Indoor Duration models always flown torque left since model naturally tries roll away re sultant turn left reaction opposite rotation propeller torque heavier Indoor Flying Scale Bos tonian models sometimes flown right IF indoor flying site has high ceil ing Outdoor Free Flight models types should flown right under power glide model usually made circle left circling right glide also sometimes done Now lets finally look model front size up dratted warps left wing thats the right look model front warped leading edge up more look towards tip trailing edge down wing said have WASH-IN little bit 1/16 1/8 might repeat might useful hold up providing lift left wing counter torque Too much WASH-IN however will result extra desired lift too much un desireable DRAG cause just opposite effect other words too much WASH-IN will hold turn sharply left left wing warped leading edge down trailing edge up has WASH-OUT means TROUBLE little WASH-OUT left wing will cause drop whip model around down left right wing the left looking model front WASH-OUT can helpful too much WASH-IN devil Removing warps difficult light weight models heavier models tissue has shrunk doped often cause warps correctfon much difficult Steamingthewing over kettle twisting wing both hands opposite direction warp can help removed steam will return partway its original shape overtwist hold several minutes after removing steam can also quick ly brush acetone thin dope twist wing described steam Ac tually building wings should doped very thin dope pinned weighted flat wont twist dope dries shrinks Dras tic action may required warp refuses come out may necessary crack wing spars reglue wing held flat empennage gets same treat ment Okay flying surfaces straightened out mild friendly warps test glide/fly model enough winds rub ber motor take up slack plus little Adjust model bit bit less incidence wing and/or stab accord ing whether stalls dives stall course requires less incidence winds model stalls under power continues glide right model needs Down Thrust Glue small sliver wood top nose block bend prop bearing down too much test flight model flying straight little side thrust can added time too turning model will also reduce its tendency stall whole fin rear rudder can also offset bent help turn model foregoing makes flight trimming sotrnd little too easy actually takes understanding what adjustment does patience making small adjustment time persistence Always keep mind relationship angles propeller wing stabilizer indicated desired wing/stabilizer differ ence decalage about 3 degrees does measure quite impossible accurately read protractor held up against model answer having picture mind what degree amounts wing has chord three inches requires piece 1/8 square balsa under leading edge incidence de grees incidence assuming refer ence line parallel top body Go ahead actually draw out right now piece paper Measure resultant angle protractor will find just about three degrees model stalls 1/8 incidence replace piece 3/32 square will reduce inci dence about two degrees important thing always aware prop/wing/ stab angular relationship changes make fact should have mental picture angles plus downthrust wash-in wash-out side thrust rudder setting tail tilt Tail Tilt Yep tail tilt Thats still another way adjust models turn giving washin left stabilizer helps indoor model avoid stalls its power burst - well have get advanced techniques another session * ** * Keep Youll succeed See next month 106 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/01
Page Numbers: 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/01
Page Numbers: 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106
Press ReleaseFrank Ebling mixture pride regret announce retirement FRANK EHLING Pride because Frank going another phase long distinguished career model aviation regret because Academy will no longer have pleasure working him day-to-day basis Frank has decided change direction life Wednesday October 13 1982 retired devote efforts free-lance design work industry model aviation publications says has hundreds good designs left him will mak ing new inroads modeling industry magazines Frank started Academy July 1960 mainly because asked assist Annual National Champion ship Nats soon became invaluable remained Techinical Director over 22 years members Academy staff wish him very best everything sure Academy members will feel same way about man has prominent marvelous hobby since 1 920s Expressiorns appreciation contact services can mailed him 11004 Harding Road Laurel MD 20810 Tele phone 301/490-3665 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting Oct 23-24 following summarizes actions fall AMA Executive Council meeting Arling ton VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting January 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 should also noted District X VP present provided number written votes advance meeting appleid applicable 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 Ml VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO AVP-X Betty Stream substituting Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP XI Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Presi dent Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Eugene Shelkey National Soaring Society President District III AVP John Vogel NSS Secretary/Treasurer John Preston District IV AVP Lillian Worth Don Godfrey IMAA President Bill Wilbur IMAA Safety Officer Jim Alley IMAA repre sentative District X attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Miche line Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Gisele Jackson AMA Comptroller regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am January 1983 93 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-president Vice-Presidents FLASH FCC Has Approved New RC FrequenciesDetails Next Month Frank Ehling MIVIM s echnical Director retired October 13 get back model designing flying bowed out daily grind after 22 years dedicated AMA service greatest prolific model designers perhaps famous simplest AMA Cub better known Delta Dart President chaired meeting featured largest Executive Council agenda AMAs history resulting votes 36 motions plus three amendments motions follows 1 Nats Executive Committee Authority motion give committee authority decide Nats site locations whether combined separate failed 3-9 receive majority support Districts 3 7 EVP against 1 24568911 EDabstained NAA 2 Special Joint Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee approved 9-3 except Districts 1 211 NAA abstained meeting will Washington DC area December 11 ex plore decide matters concerning 1983 future Nats 3 Expansion Scholarship Program fund ing $10000 per year $25000 approved 2-1 0 Only Districts 7 9 favor NAA abstained 4 1982 Scholarships total $9500 approved 9-1 distributed six winners 1 2 3 4 7 911 ED NAA against 5 abstained 68 EVP 5 Standing Rules Bylaws new section concerning election officers approved unanimously new section explains officers get elected what years since change 2 3 year terms office 6 7 Special Interest Groups MACA CL Combat NFFS Free Flight NCS CL Carri er NSS RC Soaring approved unani mously Note although some groups qualified previously new criteria 1981 re quire requalification 8 1983 FAI General Conference pro posal National Aeronautic Associa tion financially support its hosting event approved 4-10 3 ED EVP NAA against 1 2 4 5 6 7 8910 11 9 New Membership proposal estab lish day Junior membership contests $1 also permit contest adult membership $10 approved 8-5 2 5 7 8 9 ED EVP NAA against 134611 9a Senior Day Membership An amendment include Seniors previous motion $2 approved unanimously 9b Delete Day Open Membership An aniendment drop special adult member ship motion 9 approved 5-6 2 3 4 6 11 against 1 5 8 9 ED EVP abstained 7 NAA 10 lOa Instant Memberships Anamended proposal authorize elected AMA officers accept dues payments immediately effec tive including insurance coverage new renewal memberships approved 7-7 3 6 8 9 ED EVP NAA against 1 2 4 5 7 11 Pres amendemnt add such authority renewal well new members approved 8-4 2 3 5 6 8 9 ED NAA against 14711 abstained EVP 11 Instant New Memberships proposal similar motion 10 new members approved 112 2 3 4 6 7 89 11 ED EVP NAA against 15 12 World Championships Budget 1983 RC Aerobatic event preliminary budget developed AMA HQ approved unanimously means US offer host event can presented Paris FAI meeting December 13 FF Committee Meeting proposal funding in-person meeting Free Flight Team Selection Committee approved 9-4 amended below 2 3 4 5 711 ED EVP NAA against 1 6 8 9 13a Funding Limit An amendment limit AMAs share above meeting cost matching funds one-half amount needed travel lodging balance come FF Team Program Fund other sources approved 9-4 2 3 5 7 9 11 ED EVP NAA against 1 4 6 8 14 IMAA Safety Code proposal sub mit safety code International Mini ature Aircraft Association AMA Safety Committee recommendation concerning possible adoption AMA approved unanimously 15 CL Combat Funding approved 10-2 approve funding future Combat World Championship teams include chanic pilot same basis other team members 1 2 3 4 7 911 ED EVP NAA against 5 8 abstained 6 16 CL Scale Team Funding ap proved unanimously unusually high model box shipment costs form Moscow USA would reimbursed Team Manager due situation being under control team being mercy USSR airline personnel 17 Engine Rule Approval cases documentation requirements concerning en gines competition approved unani mously appropriate Contest Board Chairman would determine rule complied 18 19 Junior/Senior Reclassification motion return youth age classifications 16 21 tabled pending further feed back membership tabling ex cept District 6 abstained 20 Life Member Patch approved unanimously provide Life Members special cloth emblem similar author ized AMA officers 21 Lake Charles Nats Nats Executive Committee recommendation Lake Charles LA site 1983 Nats ap proved 5-6 4 7 8 ED EVP against 1 2 3 5 911 abstained 6 22 1983 Nats Location approved 7-5 table decision until after motion 25 also see motion 26 28 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 against 4 7 11 ED EVP ab stained NAA 23 Nats Entry Fee reduction ap proximately 25% basic event fee approved 7-5 1 23 811 EVP NAA against 4 5 79 ED abstained 6 24 Nats RC Trophies proposal change 82 policy providing tro phies same basis events would provide 10 trophies RC Pattern Pylon Soaring event Best junior Best Senior such event approved 4-1 0 1 2 3 EVP against 456789 10 11 ED NAA 25 Special Nats Meeting approved 9-1 have special meeting Execu tive Council Nats Executive Commit tee December 11-12 DC area discuss aspects future Nats planning operations 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 ED EVP against 6 11 26 New York Nats motion ap proved 7-4 hold 1983 Nats primarily Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn August 1-8 RC Soaring Free Flight Indoor Outdoor events elsewhere 1 2 3 5 7 10 11 against 4 89 ED abstained 6 EVP Note see motion 28 Found RC trainer type model San Bruno Mountain area Brisbane CA near San Francisco No identification other numbers wing have connected AMA member num bers seem meaningless AMA42 78606N Anyone wishes claim model may contacting AMA HQ finder Mr RexUpp 1000 Thornton Way CA qS19R 27 Open House Nats motion offer special Nats entry fees $50 Open $20 Senior $10 Junior $10 additional late entry no additional event fees advance late entry 1983 approved 8-1 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 11 against EVP abstained 4 6 ED 28 Reconsider Motions 26 27 ap proved 10-2 NY Open House Nats decisions reconsidered until December 11-12 Special Nats Meeting Mo tion 25 12 345 69 11 ED EVP against 7 8 29 Special Rule Order motion permit except priority items introduc tion discussion agenda items motion vote until following meeting approved 7-6 1235911 ED against 467 8 10 EVP 30 Effective Date Insurance approved unanimously make AMAs surance coverage effective upon receipt HQ except instant memberships CDs contests Executive Council mem acceptance 31 Lodging Reimbursement ap proved 8-3 authorize Council members use single rooms extra cost 1 2 7 8 9 11 ED EVP against 35 10 ab stained 46 32 Salary Confidentiality approved 7-5 HQ release publish salaries unless specifically approved Executive Council 2 579 11 ED EVP against 1 3 4 6 8 33 34 VP Budget An increase hudget $2000 $1200 approved 4-5 8 9 11 EVP against 1 2 3 5 10 abstained 4 6 7 ED An increase $1400 proposed approved 9-1 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 ED EVP against 5 abstained 4 6 7 35 Special HQ Loans principle authorizing special loans help AMA em ployees relocate new HQ building site outside DC subject specific approval such loan upon presentation details Council approved 7-4 2 37 9 11 ED EVP against 1568 36 Next Meeting approved 6-5 have next regular meeting Council Anaheim CA conjunction Hobby Industry America HIA show Saturday january 29 1983 con finued page 97 94 Model Aviation month am excerpting article appeared Modulator newsletter Pioneer RC Club Santa Clara CA Al though article critical operation Nats editor Drew Allen does give credit crew trying hard Read com ments number comments have gleaned variety newsletters published other clubs two three items appear consistently seem stand out Foremost seems dismay con testants flew Pattern organized contest did very best could resources available ARE TO BE COMMENDED FOR TRY ING HARD contestants apparently satisfied much less justice judging supposed go six rounds went five therefore everyone re ceived equal exposure different judges called MANDATORY language AMA rule book Considerable unhappi ness reported over fact AMA rule book uses language FORCES RE QUIRES equal judging exposure AMA national organization hosts con test does follow its own mandatory language Perhaps out will come change rules wording will seek equal exposure judges use such words SHALL carry man datory force Charley Reed Editor KCRC Contacts summed up way ones intention attend Nats visit other fliers fly once pleasure certainly would enjoy want see rate other fliers country forget As see two sides con test First course contestants organize judge work contestants can play very real vital part contest Just try hold contest no judges see far get So philosophy go con test best GRATEFUL out sitting hot sun hours end watching us fly can have good time playing Maybe doesnt come out exactly Maybe some elements unfairness creep time time SO WHAT fact matter life unfair times desire fairness ourselves NO GUARANTEES ANYWHERE will always receive So irness falls laps can fume fret holler develop ulcers can accept part life grate ful gracious have done best behalf outcome less expected right expect fact practice contest after flight turn judges say Thank working can play may win much enjoy hope around also hope next year hold Nats Lakehurst NJ training pilots AWACS planes may prevent base being available Nats So Lake Charles LA Seguin TX back-up sites writers first Nats exposure Riverside 1977 recall discussion HIGH LEVEL officer AMA very disappointed attendance Riverside complaining because few attend ed because AMA lost much money California Nats However Nats since has lower attendance Riverside Nats has lost money am aware bad mouthing areas Apparently years attendance around 700 about half Riverside tendance second time Nats held past four years Kinda makes wonder Maybe AMA would reconsider come back Riverside another Nats Its time again WEST COAST NATS Thanks Drew Pioneer RC Club saying well argument have personally article ref erence losing money Nats Much pre ferred word cost event natural function Academy am just playing words Either way look evolutionary change Nats format over next several years WANTED recent letter Dave Peltz indicates San Fernando Valley Silent Fliers Antelope Valley Soaring Association Southern Nevada Soaring Society looking volunteer club take over now very prestigious meet TWO METER WORLD CUP Historically meet has held mid-winter West Coast Now clubs feel should moved around country Sounds like great opportunity club get its name known great service Soaring same time club interested has skills resources necessary run large inter national-style RC Soaring contest perhaps ought consider putting next World Cup Its work rewarding Write NOW Ed Slobod 9626 Jellico Northridge CA 91325 call him 213 349-4758 Hurry Ill close relatively short column two pictures sad report two pictures Don Edberg Alex Bower two members 1983 FAI F3B Soaring Team Sorry no pic ture available Mark Smith third team member sad note addressed fine East Coast enthusiasts dearly want Nats held area Again Nats Executive Committee its meeting October 16 voted overwhelming ly go Lake Charles LA Mine vote dissension Lakehurst refused us its command ing officer Floyd Bennett Field NY Westover AFB MA both lacked facilities Free Flight Indoor Committee yet willing separate events own attempts secure Niagara Falls AFB fell short due refusal local property owner allow usage site vital Nats location So seems same situation East Coast Nats site FAI Free Flighters same areaattempting find perfect site Please guys gals keep looking AMA owes us Januaryl98395 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 port NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Don Edberg Alex Bower Vi 7 11i1R9 Executive VPs Ripen Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just returned quarterly visit AMA Headquarters Washington DC can report everything peachy Everybody hard work trying make AMA better organization See lady picture below Mrs Lou Ward Public Relations Secretary answers directly PR top man Geoff Styles Lou used work AMA long time ago 1966 1969 asked things changed indi cated surprise delight Academys amazing growth past 13 years does following 1 sees SHOWGRAM printed monthly 2 keeps track Airshow Teams reports activities HIA matches funds work 1981 HIA contributed some 1 1000 3 keeps up Building Fund patches plaques pins forth 4 helps clubs ac quire flying sites mails out flying site film Plane Place Perfect Day Jay Gerber 5and creates displays also hobby shops See distinguished gentleman right above important Contest Coordinators FF Wallace Johnson gets real quiet like means hes thinking day now hes getting ready say something attractive lady hiding behind him wife Betty knows Buckets Johnson gets ready say something its time get out way pretty girl next him Luedean Larkin Shes afraid Buckets body man behind Jim Larkin Hes coming Out til its safe can come out now james. PEP Bobby Betz New Orleans crank ing up gasoline powered Zipper big Florida Old Timer Contest last week Its Forster 29 think know FIRST recognized model airplane builder won Radio Control contest country want meet him following picture legendary Chet Lanzo Valley City OH FIRST AMA NAA member achieve recognition win Nationals United States man right Chester Lanzo year 1937 Chets airplane wiggled little time hit transmitter hc awarded first prize RC next year Good Brothers Walt Bill made history model under better control first Chet first Good model day reposes Smithsonian Institution Chets ORIGINAL FIRST RC model ever right hand Chet flying model couple weeks ago mailed picture photo still has original Brown Jr motor merely towing up powered winch Chet revered Free Flight circles 1936 RECORD BREAKER 8 model Scale Lanzo Puss Moth 1940 folding prop Lanzo Stick model Old Timer contests etc list goes on Society An tique Modelers SAM has recognized model officially labeled 'RC-1 halls fame legends fa mous fliers no name sacred hallowed Chet Lanzo See next month. 96 Model Aviation 4L fr Men arent ones enjoy hobby ladies children fly models too Sometimes ignored wives little kids fly RC planes time someone encour ages has patience show five important fliers Birming ham RC Club LR Michael Kolter Mrs Debra Morton Wayne Campbell Mrs Carolyn Kolter Carrie Morton Michael age 10 has flown fathers 049 powered Cox Cessna Centurion Mother Carolyn picture has successfully handled Flight-Craft Streak times Both Debra Carrie age 8 can fly Quickie 500 Michaels father Ron learned fly same Centurion son hobby everyone can enjoy Look around youll see. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New RC Frequencies Last outlook going printer AMAs petition new RC fre quencies actuallyfinallyon FCCs official hearing agenda November 4 expected immediately after press time good news would forthcoming hearing Receipt FCCs meeting agenda no tice came right middle false nation wide rumors FCC cancelled action AM As petition rumors resulted phone calls AMA HQ people worried spent lot time reassuring situation still alive favorable Confusing pic ture previous information said petition did need hearing internal approval procedure would prevail turned out incorrect hearing notice came out next issue Model via fion maga zine others should contain good news details new frequencies will called channels will become available also color coding used color chart has prepared AMAs PR department publication far wide Duplicate negatives being made press time model magazines reprints scheduled mailing AMA clubs AMA officers RC industry other information centers Therefore unless something peculiar re sults FCC hearing AMAers RC modelers can expect tremendous Christ mas present form interference relief due availability new frequen cies AMA has worked project years payoff seems just around corner probably hand time read Cautious optimism pre vailed over Halloween weekend Thanksgiving Day would truly some thing RCers could thankful Frank Ehling AMA News photo press release provide basics news about Frank Eblings recent retirement AMA Head quarters service theres much tell came AMA Headquarters quietly left same wayno fanfare parties Back 1960 AMA Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols asked Frank Ebling help run 61 Nationals Frank did stayed working AMA Headquarters 20 years longer title Technical Director meant employee knew about contests rules records over years did other things including stint advertising director AMA started publishing its own maga zine 1975 Frank also seen years AMAs National Championships connection hobby shop trophy operations resident advisor comsultant common sense maker AMA office operation deflated pretentious overly ambitious ideas constantly put com plex subjects simple practical terms Frank came up ingenious ways save raise money especially AMA really broke the mid-i 960s time developed promoted AMAs Dump Deficit campaign over years since has raised thousands dollars Nats sponsorships An AMA Fellow 1966 member Model Aviation Hall Fame Frank also received AMAs Distinguished Service Award 1970 FAIs Paul Tessandier highly prestigious award Well liked other AMA employees Frank Ehling will sorely missed will far away Frank will continue AMA Museum Curator duties parttime basis needed has offered set up establish museum AMAs new building will ready moved January Frank got settled HQ joined staff 1964 made transition much easier might have wont same him wont replaced will simply have learn continue him wont easy Hes kind AMA Travelers As result AMA team selection pro grams lot AMA members get go lot places year typically AMA sends teams officials three World Champion ships money comes AMAs FAI Fund FAI stands Federation Aeronautique oternationale governing body sport aviation just aeromod el log AMA-FAI Fund provided allocation $1 adult AMA mem bers dues fund pays World Champi onship entry fees team practice sessions over-ocean transportation team manager ex penses model box transportation also dues National Aeronautic Association has overall FAI franchise sport aviation activities USA year sent teams World Cham pionships Reno NV US hosted RCScalej Sweden Control Line Precision Aerobatics Combat Team Racing Speed Romania Indoor Russia Control Line Scale $1 dues allocation provides means whereby adult AMA members support aeromodelers represent USA inter national events own form Olympics type support program works well minimum cost begging solicitation much part other sports Theres noth ing plush extravagant about support provides basics AMA member can try team spot knowl edge will have go get bank loan go broke get World Championships FLASH FCC Has Approved New RC Frequencies Details Next Month. Synopsis conrinued page 94 Other Actions number other items received attention consensus show hands otherwise unrecorded votes Elections agreed candidate could run two offices simultaneously could accept either won both b Executive Director Salary Execu tive Directors salary reviewed required contract retroactive cost living increase 82 approved well combined cost living merit increase 83 c Editor Patches addition patch newsletter editors provided auto matically clubs place previous special request policy approved patch similar other club officers d Budget 1982 financial statement preliminary budget 1982 re viewed action 83 budget sub ject revision approval January meeting e Awards Distinguished Service approved Tom Hutchinson posthu mus f EVP Reports Executive VP provid ed details HQ expenses connection Nats World Championships also Council expenses year noted privileges employees volunteers different concerning travel lodging costs g Committee Reports given specific action resulting except reported motions voted Scholar ship Frequency Building Fund Film Projects CD Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats Pro cedures Nats Executive Special Interest Groups FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident January 1983 97 AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consist ing over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meetjng increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable de posit must included film requested full list informa tion order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washing ton DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope Connecticut Maine 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo Diotrict Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aeciuee Vica4meidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NaalnuaNH 030W Don ram PG Box 182873 Herrnoge Lo. Ounbury MA02332 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Fl Norwalk CT 06850 Don llaeb 113 Fairvew Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coceajinmnen George Wilson 318 Fisher St. WOlpol MA 02181 Over course next year am go ing ask Associate Vice-Presi dents District 1 write column ex press what see concerns well problems areas Below column written Al Novotnik Associate VP representing Eastern Connecticut area can see prime interest young people ability acquire retain flying fields Over past month informed will unable use Lakehurst Na tionals site have continuous com munication John Byrne District 2 John Worth Executive Director President John Grigg feel very strongly should make effort select site east Nationals competi tion suggestion breaking Nationals RC Control Line may make pos sible select site will continuously work very hard effort know have total support District 1 members bring Nationals East Coast site complete Associate VP representa tion state have appointed Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardner ME AVP Maine Dennis President Kenne bec Valley Aviators active organ izing Maine Symposium past year am pretty sure Dennis will give us proper representation State Maine area phone rings answer its Ed Izzo would like write district column next month can turn leader down Sure Two things came mind would like talk about junior flier can get youngsters interest ed hobby remember years ago growing up model clubs schools other clubs outside just seemed quite few youngsters building models True rubber-powered kind old solid models Im sure now young sters building plastic models What Im talk ing about boy goes out fly ing field dont see too Theres Control Line Free Flight Indoor modeling keep hobby really going youngsters must culti vated again has done present day modelers junior members flying clubs plenty help local hobby shop owner think thing possibly has kept youngsters away see modern RC plane fly thats what would like have Now cost some radios getting little less expensive price maybe will stimulate terest youngster still needs direction older modelers some help local clubs parents local hobby shops young fellows girls will re introduced World Model Aircraft Being resident Fairfield County southern Connecticut Id like tell some problems RC flier area Flying sites premium three four clubs have kinds restrictions flying times flying instance club uses part park ing lot state park restrictions have ce available Sep tember til May summer months everFone wants fly no weekend flying evenings providing too people park can fly six oclock until dusk doesnt give too much time club has over 100 members have lookout another field just isnt anything restricted times club manages have Old Timer Contest Giant Scale few fun fly events Another club area has similar problem use section property owned run town Because New Jesry New Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Aedete V1cePradenne Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dreads 8 Willow Ave. Pincanawey NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Or. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Ad. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Wrodemere Ad Syracuse NY 13219 Frequency Coerdmator George Myers 70 Proe4siil Farm Ad Hickavilia NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time column reaches site 83 Nats will have chosen next report having November 19th submission deadline appearance February 1983 issue Model Aviation will receive tween December 27 January 3 shall have say about Nats site selection procedures generally have undertaken respect East Coast Nats struggle 'struggle' has particular Due inability Nvy early point time 'guar antee AMA 'exclusive' use vitally-needed 2-mile-plus runway- Lake hurst first week August 1983 must sadly report reluc tantly forced eliminate Lakehurst possible site 83 Nats Fortunately have some time considering other sites backup alternatives Lakehurst include such locations Willow Grove Pennsylvania Naval Air Center Westover AFB Massachusetts Stewart Field West Point NY Right now negotiating use Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY point third week Oc used very large estate privately own ed facility has very large house used wedding receptions other large gatherings something taking place no flying allowed A-gain takes place weekends flying site usually very sparse given time will see plenty modelers far away another town club also flies town property restricted no flying ball games progress other town activities Plus flying over salt water very large piece property area has purchased state highway clubs went after per mission use until started construction because state let town control space until actually going used highway local parks commission turned down club use flying model airplanes because few neighboring people complained too dangerous too noisy few problems have Flying real dedication hobby guess boils down theres will theres way fellows acres acres fields have good time flying tober prospects quite encouraging So see considering NUMEROUS locations East Coast Nats simply concentrating solely upon single possibility Harold Goldklank Reporting death fine gentleman-modeler presents chal lenge precedent Mere words inadequate express grief shock realization shall have go Goldy Kiank intimates SOB Sons Brooklyn fondly referred him Goldy what kindness decency goodness human being about matchless wit sense humor endeared him everyone fortunate enough have known him numbered thousands Goldy belonged Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS well SOB indebted PARCS member Jerry Behrens following warm moving tribute Goldy straight heart of Goldys fellow club members Dear Friends beloved Goldy gone completed last round October 3 Although above average modeler lifelong competition flier Harold will best remembered fellow modelers across country Great Goldy good guy super keen wit privileged know him later years spent delightful hours laughing stories bygone contests also favorites After calling Figure 8 started maneuver something went wrongthe plane looped dove ground Goldy turned judges said Figure 9 complete other antics made him legend Nats competition Yes really Harold Goldklankl guess Heaven needed some laughter took him upstairs will 98 Model Aviation AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative Ithe associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite dearly remembered us model aviators Heaven Harold its top people hey Happy Landings up Jerry PARCS' Jerry has provided following photo Goldy second right reading rudder nose Al Sager Jerry Phil Cushman Mike race Joe Kovel photo shot Floyd Bennett Field 9 May 1982 John Zaic collection Joe Kove Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC logo heads interest ing newsletter club entitled Plane Crazy News sports Control Line handle aimed RC transmitter has smil ing face thus leaving little doubt multi-interest club limited just RC activities also embraces SAM Scale Rubber Helicopter Boats October report due space-limiting restrictions did mention fact June 6 ERMAC also held AA meet field other RC covered TriCounty RC Club Militown NJ As reported Flypaper its newsletter edited John Donnelly Al Kessner club has again proven its worthiness send ing donation Memorial Scholarship Fund Advanced Exploration Space US Air Force Academy memory Major Cecil Snyder Ill son club member Cecil Snydr lost life crash T-38 during flight tween Edwards AFB Wright-Patterson AFB North Jersey Radio Control Club North Jersey Radio Control Club orga nized 1952 under capable leader ship President Bill McClure has become outstanding clubs District II September 121982 club held its first annual open house Brush wood Pond Model Airport located Skylands State Park Ringwood NJ thank NJRCC publicity director Jim Dunkerly fot following report quoted part Open House great success Over 30 local residents others joined 20 North Jersey Radio Control Club members relaxing Sunday after noon Club members entertained con tinuous flying exhibition lasting over two hours Bill McClure club President Master Ceremonies gave running commentary description over clubs public address system also display over 50 RC miniature aircraft size shape description Trainers Sailpianes Scale Sport Pattern aircraft lined up see Toward end flying exhibition raffle organized children came visit two picked try hands flying RC model airplane little help clubs Instructor Treasurer John Deneke succeeded Local residents Kerry McQuarrie age 11 Matthew Mazzola age 5 both Ringwood resi dents lucky winners really en joyed flying time' NJRCC meets Liewelyn Street Fire House Hawthorne NJ second fourth Friday 830 pm potential members invited visit Brushwood Pond Flying Field further information phone Bill McClure 201 445-0361 Jim supplied photo John Deneke engaged svorthy function Bill McClure mike Keep up good work NJRCC Mercer County Radio Control Society thanks club long standing located area Trenton NJ has providing us copies its fine newsletter Propwash Norman Poinsett Lawrenceville NJ currently Editor MCRCS complimented its safe successful flight demonstration operations connection Expo Mercer County Airport May 16 1982 Anyone Rubber answer re sounding YOU BET-THERE IS ex ample preceding photobottom cen teris friend long-standing Ed Beshar holding Twin-Pusher Old Time Eagles Aero Picnic Lincroft New Jersey 29 August same time place Seymour Leona Hertzon engaging strands just before impressive flight Alan Mkitarian Palmyra NJ still packing turns AMA RC Contest Board Chair man Joe Friend preparing flight Lin croft NJ January 1983 99 Port Washington Aerodrome morning October 3 attended fly-in latest model airport provided Nassau County NY shot runway cliffs farther away think Eastern States Championships afternoon October 3 drove down Princeton NJ attend annual classic Central Jersey RC Club usual outstanding event entrants phenomenal weather Bob Fiorenze im pressed throngs spectacular Ducted Fan flights Watch out Bob Violett Word Wise planning contest 1983 newly-revised Coordi nators Guidelines must reading concerned Start page 5 Official Model Aircraft Regulations 1982 1983 read black dots appearing before certain headings indicate presence new material has added since last edition Bible particular terest contest planners provisions paragraphs headed Traditional Con tests Acceptance Sanction Applica tions Order Acceptance suggested ALL sections read also STUDIED avoid misunderstanding resultant grief GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Viiglnia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhigll Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vica-Peeaidasts Joe Eibee 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Pluharty 504 1st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Hetman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird JacksOn 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane S-ottdale PA 15683 month November brings end preparations Vegas 82 around household opportunity spend some time doing other things such further work AMA RC flight training film other projects mailbag month little thin typical flying season winds down District III sure brought very interesting letter Bob Lyle will print its entirety pleased learn through col umn Model viation recap tured Masters Pattern crown 1982 Nats quite feat winner Nats am sure have reason proud Congratulations think would feel won four first place trophies Nats Are aware yet Gil Morris Columbus OH did just that Colum bus District III Oh know made disclaimer stating could get too involved CL FF Indoor areas Too involvedhow about little involved personal belief could change name monthly blurb Dis trict III Report Browns RC News Views unable include District Ill winners mention especially good ole Dave Brown attended Nats published daily paper containing previous days results published 1982 national Headquarters keeping news shame Remem ber Gil won four first places Free Flight did receive crumb eighth ninth places RC recognized know have having first class Free Flight contests several years back yard Wright Field dont believe have seen crowd have think am asking break Control Liners Free Flighters Indoor people am notjust fairness have lived years expect RC Brown change things now Whew Tbats quite letter Bob will probably surprise find agree part simple facts matter cant report what dont know cant expected know groups dont inform example last year Wright Field area B ap parently locked up tighter drum resulting cancellation threat can cellation meets site found out about problem CIA Informer newsletter Central Indiana Aeromodel ers still dont know latest status situation would hope District Ill FF clubs would keep informed such drastic problems report primarily RC activities district report pri marily activities personally take part due particular desire rather result being informed what going other areas few clubs send information time time CL FF activities except Flying Dutchmen CL Club Pennsyl vania few submit material kind column Most months Im scratching around something put column input source especially FF CL would welcome couple months ago reported little FAI Pylon race Pennsylvania first held US since drastic rule changes wasnt event dont fly event Dave Latsha sent note about reported Nats competed RC Pattern processed transmitters RC events attended NSRCA Rules Committee meeting attended Executive Council meeting etc etc no way could keep up results events other necessary items also did manage spend little time CL fliert Nats show up FF site 20 miles away would have impossible scoreboard Nats HQ 2-3 days behind times RC Pattern would assume better event run 20 miles away use current information supplied FF CL clubs district month except letter obviously column would look like short need input column format change significantly would real ly find nice change have too much report other VPs claim have cant happen unless get input district would best could time get material around 10th 15th month doesnt get lost shuffle around send Ill re port otherwise will same old colu inn Thanks PS column written day after crashed new Vegas airplanes due stupidity forgot screw eleva tor outputarm strikes bit harsh Im sorry Life hell t Congratulations Gil Morris won four first place trophies Nats also won MeNeill Cup high time FAI Power Delaware District Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirginIa DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vica-Presideot 607 Pohite Drige Machaoicsville VA 23111 Aoaoaata ViaPrdasts Wayne Abarnenlty 9205 Carandon 3 u04 Marlboro MD 20870 Sob Champine 205 Tpton Rd Ninwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Baechwood CttarlottesVilla VA 22901 V Sill Halms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotoy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Eleira Court PaIls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Moclosoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Soaning 19191 485-5966 months column being written Charlie Spear AVPs North Carolina certainly appreciate Chuck letting us tell yall something about annual fun fly held year first weekend October Starting early 1960s member Jim Thrift Winston-Salem Radio Control Club presented 'Follies' year became bigger its fame spread Much clubs sorrow Jim passed away 1977 Normally loss member large organization isnt usually felt unless per son clubs spearhead guiding light same year club passed unanimous resolution pass responsibility to make annual fall fun fly continu ing memorial Jim Thrift club has con tinued annual meet along traditional dollar entry fee years event under direction Chairman Bill Lane undoubtedly biggest best ever draw 70 entries neigh boring states hundreds spectators treat perfect weather bound have very successful weekend en trants choice 12 different fun fly events choose really empha 100 Model Aviation sis has always spend weekend just boring holes sky time during two-day affair could watch everything miniature 020 powered Giant Scale Radio Control models just doing thing Ably assisted Randy Little director events scoring both us thoroughly en joyed dropping miniature parachutists spectators enjoy sorts events didnt come close crowd target Saturday Sunday used plane candy drops field closed dozens small children standing runway dropped bubble gum right eager awaiting upstretched arms Believe really pleased crowd kids just ate up Another very popular event allowing dozens spectators ranging six 60 come out crowd try hands flying club trainer specially equipped buddy box thanks go Eddie Shinlever along dozen other club members assisting built model just purpose Geoff Styles AMAs Director Public Relations Flying Site Coordinator Saturday night banquet speaker Geoff very complimentary about flying field especially safety regulations Geoff very witty entertaining speaker same time can deliver very serious message listeners thoroughly en joyed him lovely wife Helen weekend guests Sunday demonstrations sail plane launching pattern maneuvers acrobatic flying Formula racing malestic beauty Giant Scale flying special event successful launching Radio Con trol Scale model space shuttle Now might think took flying time away contestants couldnt agree just could resist en tertaining spectators just thought mind should take oppor tunity prove general public serious worthwhile hobby can have capable announcers such own Bill Hall Greensboros famed Harold Bunting concessions group headed up Tom Miller completely unprepared huge crowd several trips made local stores restocking Fortunately no went away hungry club made tidy profit help maintain flying site point cannot say enough about Winston-Salem RC Club members nearly 100% participation member along wives made substantial contribution success event Space does permit mentioning names everyone deserve hearty thanks everyone thanks also manufactur ers suppliers generously donated merchandise giveaways contestants Im afraid literally hog PA system day call Out names drawing winners donations ranging kits engines gift certificates con testant went home prize worth much dollar entry fee special thanks goes Tom Bayne Jr Marlboro MD Tom taken time trouble design special commemora tive emblem years annual event though Tom business selling silk-screened souvenir tee shirts jackets donated several contestant prizes addition also participated entering fun fly events Toms gift special jacket Evelyn honored guest widow late Jim Thrift very thoughtful gesture especially proud fact winners fun fly events pre sented AMAs Building Fund framed certifi cates have done contests year way saying thanks AMA its efforts Chuck missed know emergency business commitment part would have thoroughly enjoyed 6th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Alabama ida Georgia issippi to Rico V Sooth tarolioa oessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5050 Ainociate VIc.Preaidmas Greg Doe Ro 4166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohnaon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joaepn Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 70 Ffth So Shatimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fielda 1096 Ontario St. Jacksonvlte FL 32205 Phone Day 9041 388-8862 Brandon Model Fliers Brandon FL whiz banger contest Septem ber lot whiz two bang ersTom Martin dropped bombandfollowed ground Randy Rogers got bang Limbp event AMA Building Fund also whiz banger whiz side Building Fund drive has genuine success terrific participation clubs individuals manufacturers banger side Gold Coast Radio Controllers first clubs send $100 Building Fund far AMA has acknowledged re ceipt sent plaque put contribution magazine club has cancelled check somebody goofed somewhere seeming oversight will corrected other club has received just recognition please let own VP know about well make sure proper recognition made Gold Coast RCers 150 member club plus Jackie Storkethe clubs girl flier built own Sig Kadet enjoys flying along husband Bill sons Chris Steve Steve big Con trol Line flying past several months have running name Dan Dougherty Marietta GA first time saw name connection witk Control Line activities learned Dan owner Complete RC Model Supply hobby shop Now thats well-rounded modeler met Dan DoughertyThats Dan Dougherty following picture top next page January 1983 101 space shuttle being carried aloft means 10-foot span Giant Scale model Very impressive junior member gets flis tlrSt taste 0 Slying club trainer via buddy box Jackie Storke enthusiastic about building flying male members family cbauusso ton must onauiiiui muuei airplane impressive line-up Actually met Dan Dougherty younger Dan eider little oider Both Dans good modeiers downright good peo pie lllinnn sna C Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI VicePresident PG Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vic.Pnusidmsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy. Oweneboro KY 42301 Itaymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Srrnthnilte MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonnomenie unxersny City MO 63132 William 0 Snavely P0 Ron 281 Auburn IN 48706 Stan l5nnson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Bon 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coodinnor James Check 564 Orannchester St. Lexington KY 40505 article month letter tue Flying Cardinals Kentucky guys lot help Futaba have made young man very happy 'The enclosed letter contains story has proved rewarding experiences model aviation began May father son team Mark Todd Wilson joined club Flying Cardinals Northern Ken tucky Teaching Mark fly Sig Kadet difficult might think Because Marks muscular weakness lacks fine movements controls provide smooth flight has slowly learned com pensate much practice greatest obstacle soon identified Marks obvious inability handle radio Futaba FP4FN buddy system mid-June idea born letter Futaba Compton CA sent July 15th received long distance phone call Mr Bill West chief technician Futaba Bill received idea much enthusiasm took supervisors soon began work project Oh project few honest-to-good ness old time modelers would like have join Society Antique Modelers Send membership dues $10 Society 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA 951 36 Membership includes newsletter dedicated old timer flying including RC events Prop wash Chattanooga RC Club comes classic description flight remember Mike Power Dive Moore got upside down spiral going straight up toward ground power dive simple Cuban Eight engine wide open about two miles high As rump muscles turning stone figured out what did landed safely Sound like flights After fuss about unfair hold FAI FF Finals West Coast three Southerners went out made clean sweep three Nordic Towline Glider spots team Nordic Team represent USA Australia next year will Matt Gewain Titusvilie FL Jim Bradley Orlando FL Bob Elder Orlando FL District V proud claim designing building special radio affix wheelchair allowing Mark simultane ously operate radio move wheel chair thereby following path air craft Completely thrilled about conver sation Bill I immediately phoned Mark Todd inform advise Mr West needed some pertinent facts proceed undertaking point Todd took bail speak several conversations Mr West suring facts known U first appearance its obvious Mark like other 13-year-old boys could wheel chair occupies ex tremely serious expression exudes much time courage shows tries succeeds doing things other boys see muscular dystrophy has left him limitations hut RC flying isnt thanks few dedicated people like Vic Re Scott Parker other club members played 'Mr Fix-its' 'gophers' pits Mr West generosity enabled Marks flying ability surface Marks father sacrificed own desire learn fly expended energy toward Marks opportunity Mark took modeling duck water loves compete fun flies wouldnt surprise winds up stiff competition Pattern meet just satisfied siraight level flight 'Coincidentally occurring shortly after Jerry Lewis Telethon Marks performance became human interest feature local TV show would appear demonstrat ing new prize Soon invitation fly special demo AMAs District ill would arrive Meanwhile back Futaba Bill West working diligently ironing out bugs creation hoping finish time Marks upcoming events no doubt mind someone above watching over project because Sep tember 1 3th special messenger brought Marks newly designed Futaba radio door two weeks left readjust flying techniques September 22nd TV show taped aired 24th Sunday September 26th Mark flew demo crowd pleased Before over Mark loaned new radio spectator also confined wheelchair aid buddy box yound lad experienced first RC flight see demo held Jerrys Kids purposely prolonged awarding Mark wings chain events unfolded Marks training took place club field am sure have experienced un easiness flying strange site time two practice sessions Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Clubs field demo held Mark earned wings first visit Mark now soars eagles sitting comfortably chair using newly de signed Futaba radio does thanks Bill West generosity Futaba radio given Mark gift Mark test pilot new concept Radio Control Futaba has prototype unit will watching progress Marks radio marketing purposes guess could say its far fetched someday see Futaba Mark Radio Bill West Futaba commend ed producing gift flawless design surely deserving AMA humani tarian award 'Sincerely Budd Buddenberg Secretary Flying Cardinals Northern Kentucky Im sorry length felt letter needed printing remind us no handicap need remain set minds Right Mark Thanks clubs have nated much Building Fund Keep up Enough now. 1 02 Model Aviation Dan Dougherty hand launched glider Free Flight territory Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Os rrt VII Vre Pie sent P 1 Sn 1104 tllmtngham M 43012 Assistant Vioe-Pnesdano Jacs Finn 368 Harnpdoo NE Cedar R3pioo IA 52402 Associate Vine-Presdents A-ninar Arm 1014 Svoodbridge Blvd Ann ArOor MI 48103 Rosseil KneOcoer 2625 E Shorossood Blvd. Milmasakee WI 53211 Ronero 0 Landbers 4928 Tioqa St. DolanO MN 55304 sViIain ROhrnO 4494 Tanqireaooo Tn Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Sndmorn 5013 Doiseno Madison WI 53711 Ann tears 132 S Rosyn Pootac Mt 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crysnal MN 55428 Freqoancy Coordinanor P000 avannis 117 East Mao Upper Lonel Norntiville Mi 48167 Phony Day 3131 348-0085 Eaeonq 3131 437-4244 Heres shot John Grigg Ron Sears front AMA booth Detroit Expo Ron presenting Skymasoers RC Club check $50000 AMA Building Fund Ron collected additional $1 7500 Building Fund patches pins long last Cloudhusters MAC has elected become chartered AMA club have members belong camaraderie history other non-competi tion reasons members typically hold AMA memberships So Cloudbuster members named AMA charter application AMA members Some other clubs stuck problem may want take example What prompted Losing flying field Eleven Mile Franklin Hey Thats fly Ron Sears letter goes 'Here some statistics last Nats Eight modelers Detroit Metro politan Area brought back 14 trophies group four Cloudbusters eight 8 trophies modelers Australia Graves Bill Lajack Skip Mast Leon Ryktarsk Ron Sears Cliff Tacia Marc Warwashana Mike Weishans Jack Finn writes letter some subjects general interest am against AMA providing type loans either members paid help am sure survey membership made would get same input IMAABIG BIRDS ETC As stated maybe AMA should consider wing loading limit big birds have good safety record present viewed against other areas RC However because builders/fliers being safety minded function numbers models being flown Most RC fields have seen large enough giant airplanes mean total flying area spectator con trol As said phone until flier becomes familiar distance versus aircraft size really easy fly way beyond think aircraft flying SCHOLARSHIPS Yes lets increase reasonable amount $10000 sounds okay FAI COMPETITION think good hard look FAI competition should made numbers participants cost geo graphical location participants benefits general membership AMA rules versus FAI rules LONG RANGE PLANNING has al ways appeared AMA operated year-to-year basis no thoughts about will 5-10 years now feel AMA must start planning ahead now fore becomes too late Along same line planning ahead will replace Worth retires dont know old John cant too years before does retire As far can see Headquarters has one-man operation far man agement/decisions etc Maybe should start planning change command John steps down ASSOCIATE VPS number times have asked call Associate VPs get input setup meetings Quite frank ly am position pay long distance calls travel expenses see no reason AMA should set up fund type expense Associate VPs also feel allotment VPs ridiculously low AMA can send representatives Europe attend meetings surely can af ford above think VPs should alloted least $2000 travel phone calls ect Associate VPs $100 calls postage travel district meeting re quired reasonable reimbursement should allowed Yes agree need get together discuss points about AMA views have expressed own ones hear modelers DISCOUNT ADVERTISING IN MODEL V/AT/ON As said dont think should include order blanks dont think type advertising can held out Model v/a t/On modelers myself included live near good bad hobby shop must rely mail orders obtain lot supplies hate see hobby shops hurt discount houses am afraid will increasing way business hobbies other items Council meeting just concluded VP annual expense budget increased $1400 $1200 agenda item sug gested $2000 no guts An AVP will reimbursed telephone postage expenses upon presentation expense report No stated limit $50 per year rule-of-thumb will surprised amazed Councils Nats determinations know Nats Executive Committee will Since meeting have learned through efforts Tony Italiano West Baden will close operations September 83 facility up sale Well have special subjectmeeting December Nats Executive Committee shape up Nats policy hopefully once Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociate ViCPreuidenga Bob Pniedl 5512 Southwood Little Rook AR 72205 Wittier, Harley III 927 Commerce Pleseanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Pulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarreet Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rat. 1904 Valley Oak Cr. Irving TX 75061 Larry SenOr 1415 Manor Dr. Bartlesoille OK 74003 Ed VVhaarer 341e Danid Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Elalneney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 First have apologize short column month campaign Council meeting trips just ran out time So thought just month would fill space pictures January 1983 103 Bill Slatts Nosen 9 Cub Bill built plane Jerry Sprinkle beautiful air craft totally destroyed young beginner turned Jerry flying last week Any old time RCers witH remem ber Jack Butler 1960s Heres Jack PiUs Sherman Texas compet ing Aerobatics Colorado as aska XWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesocies ViC residasta Robert Ball 2622S Coffersan Casper WY 82601 Eel Con 8206 Unden Dr. Prajew Village KS 66208 Oick Crowley 16413 6 Stenforo P1 Aurora CO 80016 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th St. Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Mattorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 68237 Jim Ricketti 5165 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 671 03 Pseqsaeascy Cocedineton Sid Gates 23805 Holly Fl. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day i3031 761-596013031 767-4082 As calendar year magazine issue cover change 1983 Id like pay tribute real unsung heroes bunch excel lent clubs District IXthe fearless News letter Editors would say although club may strong ways real life blood organization communication provided club newsletter probably no under-thanked group club officers aeromodeling N/L editors instances dont look praise just watch dig get little assistance someone club gives thanks job well done benefits Vice-Presidency AMA privilege being mail ing lists good District IX clubs Without flow information job would very difficult real grass roots attitudes exist throughout district would go unknown So News letter Editors District IX VP says Thanks job well done has got place hereafter special give time talents treasures keep N/Ls going club has newsletter does appear following list please put mailing list Heres Special Thanks list Wyoming Johnson County Model Airplane Club Buffalo Flight Line Bruce Williams Editor Casper Aeromodelers Flight Line Robert Ball President/Editor North Dakota Slope Area Golden Eagles Dickinson Crash & Burn Craig R Schmidt former Editor Rex Herring Editor Basin Modelers Association Williston SG Melland Treasurer Valley RC Flyers W Fargo Tom Davis President Missouri Slope Model Aero Club Inc Bismark-Mandan Don Carlsen President Thunderbird RC Club Grafton South Dakota Prophuster Rapid City PM McGuigan Editor GLITCH Sioux Falls Jim Ricketts Presi dent/Editor Windfree News Sioux Falls Becky Dono van Editor Nebraska Mid-Nebraska RC Model Club Kearney Lonnie Sharon Furbay Editors Gl Modelers Association Grand Island Larry Shanks Editor Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Omaha George Lieb Secretary Dana Hoim Hastings Skylarks Larks Lip Bob Loper Jack Ott Editors Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln LASS Editor Terry Trentman Editor Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club Lincoln Clanking Armor Terry Majewski Editor Kansas Flying Flapiacks Liberal Flying Flap jacks Follies Mike Blackard Editor Model Association Central Kansas Inc Kinsley MACK Turhulent Tissue Jim Mow rey Editor Salina MARCS Sauna John Eckes Editor KC Northern Knights Kansas City MO Bob Cameron Editor Wichita RC Club Wichita WRCC News Bill Hannah Editor Topeka CL Assn Topeka Top Class News James Lee Editor/Secretary-Treasurer Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Leav enworth Flight Log Walt DeFrees Editor Kansas City RC Kansas City MO Con tacts CW Charley Reed Editor North Central Kansas RC Club Concordia Newsletter Fred Souchek Editor Colorado Rocky Mountain Soaring Assn Denver Thermals Byron Blakeslee Editor Bob Danti Publisher Model Museum Flying Club Denver Denver RC Eagles Denver Ron Karron Editor Magnificent Mountain Men Denver Max Out Rick Pangell Editor Pikes Peak Soaring Society Colorado Springs Spolle4 John Read Editor Miniature Aero Sportsters Denver Hangar Talk Vince Gutschalk Editor Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers Denver Prohahie Cause Jim Linda Eubanks Editors Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo Bull Pen Joan Alyea Editor Dale Alyca Photographer Dewey Osborn Asst Editor Jerry Bible Production Editor Mile-Hi RC Club Denver Tail Spinners Bob Adams Editor Pikes Peak RC Colorado Springs News letter Jim Scott Editor Grand Junction Modeleers Grand Junc tion Prop Wash Randy Smith President Jefco Aeromodelers Denver ]efco Flyer Stan & Edna Thornley former Editors George Utrich Editor Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder lnrerted Flyer Dave Millard Editor LAMA Longmont GregTiernan Editor Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Hi Flyer Lynnann Toogood Editor Dwight Toogood Assistant Editor daughter-father team Long live Newsletter Editors thanks work Arrzona C talilorera e Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Lanerois Ra,rrn Pales Verdes CA 90274 Auoeiete Vece-Peeeidenu Tom Hanker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 toery Cepobienco 615 Laloma Axe Modesto CA 95354 Ggenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Mikr Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boa 51 Tacton AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Lone BeatS CA 90808 Al Williemson 445 Westby Chub Vista CA 92011 Frespancy Coordinetor Harold F Jacresos 8286 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 As youve probably heard now Lake hurst NJ again off limits Nats unable obtain permission use main runway Without simply enough room San Diego Reno both talking like theyd like host Nats know AMA would like put East Coast Nats no sites forthcoming what can either San Diego Reno come up good site youre liable see another West Coast Nats AVP San Diego Al Williamson re ports hes latest AMA gold patch wearers time read will almost too late obtain hope havent missed chance support Building Fund AVP Las Vegas Tom Bunker re ports Southern Nevada Soaring Soci ety has slowed up since leader moved Texas process reorganizing watch Toms pretty busy getting set QSAA Fly-In will over read AVP Phoenix Mike Lee made trip Chino CA attend Fifth Annual 104 Model Aviation Buddy District VIII Scale representative Out gathering documentationdoes throttle back during Tora part airshow Buddys also working Dick Maher Great Lakes Model Mold Company produce con version kit T-6 make Tora Tora Zero Little Toni h-Scale Bridi kit Fox Twin Very fast maneuverable Tired hi start winch Try sometime Works great Q-Tee Pylon Championships Mike says CD Ken McSpadden managed have over two dozen manufacturers make donations contestants Since prizes distrib uted lottery everybody chance winning something eventual winner race Keith Kindrick followed Jim Lime Mike managed come third travelled Reno return visit Reno RC Club club host club recently completed 1982 AeroScale meet Considering vast amount effort manpower put forth club AMA Council approved nomination club Award Excellence guest annual officer installation ban quet order present award met airport outgoing President Phil Abbinati Phil took house relaxed talked shop prior dinner Later dinner club installed new officers also feted flier year Dick Swietzer Dick also new President gave Award Excellence certificate Phil accepted behalf entire club evening capped off raffle saw huge amount goodies given Out met Editor clubs newsletter Jeff Pond Jeff writes fine newsletter Its dozens receive read spent night Phils house kindly got up early next morning take airport thanks Phil wife fine stay need AMA booth Iss travelling quite bit lately maybe could find its way mall show Invite club meeting Its best way air gripes against AMA have questions answered costs club nothing have make trip As long have budget left Ill try fit Thermals Olaska o ana on nqion XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough tisIsict 01 Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ausociane Viv.Preedents Al Culver 1607 S non El,, Ponet5llo ID 83201 Gary Poller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vioksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chic Young 29020 1st Ave. S 34 Federal Way WA 98003 D3n Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Radrnond WA 98052 Frequency Caaedinetar Robert Bulch 16439 SE Huig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 Are getting contest dates set can get new calendar set up Remember get stuff Tom Cope Jim McCarty ASAP will have scheduling meeting Northwest EXPO 83 Bob Pfeiffer has promised better room year both contest work Dis trict XI meeting Only two months left get ready next edition fine show Come EXPO come District meeting would like meet Changes again necessary seems Steve Riley got offer couldnt refuse has left town Now outside missing Steve will taken over FF Contest Board spot Ernie Linn sentenced Wichita need someone step during crucial time Fortunately Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Drive East Redmond WA 98052 has consented step Free Flighters should read rules proposals contact Kevin feelings As read first round votes will have taken time now filing cross-proposals getting necessary information him further action fact something concerned rules making oc curs prior issuance next rule book should consider have either put about rule rule change crossproposal file get forms youve finished send copy relevant Contest Board member Add some thinking will help Contest Board member understand change may well sway him thinking Too times rule changes happen either little no input member ship large leads bad rule changes bad rules time would like introduce Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 981 33 Dave will AVP Control Line matters Since very ac tive contest goers already aware high level activity sport does fine job editing newsletter Se attle Skyraiders no newcomer get ting out information will rely Dave keep informed what happening CL circles Speaking CL Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 would like hear others Salem area would interested getting gether group fly CL share ups downs Mikes phone 364-8593 Speaking contests since lead time between write appears print wish effort announced column must get least three months ahead Now get magazine should around first December will have time get ready annual insanity put Dis down river Corvallis happens Jan uary 1 year assume will happen again year want come call Jim Trump ask its may cold could also lot fun Might clear head too Further north little later will come Annual Polar Bear Contest SRAC Seattle Last year contest Pattern fun fly events held third weekend March location Sno homish Model Airport near Snohomish WA Since will TWENTIETH Annual event Im sure Bill Painter group have already made plans years bashso get ready August have month saw last annual fun fly barbeque hap pen Mt Rainier clubs neat field some south Puyallup going chore announce am happy announce plans develop tract fell through MRRCS may yet have land own Next years Hog Hollar will held rest have Don Rice still has chance pig estimation entitled just basis showing us execute rolling nine Oh good contestlots prizes lots food lots good times together also very fortunate have Don Connell demonstrate us kind flying looks discharges duties safety officer Boeing Hawks contestants camped field during weekend some showing up Thursday very lovely spot may have bring 357 Magnum take care bees Just sidelight word went out MRRCS lost field RAMS immediately offered use new field near Auburn fine thing RAMS reaffirms faith look out other Anyway MARCs took possession trophy next year MRRCS plotting revenge Maybe RAMS HAWKs will prevail interested watch announcement next years date Its great contest excellent ribs Satur day night barbeque newsletters get club Montana indicate high level contest activ ity clubs want announce contests get dates places Ill include As matter fact clubs put mall shows usu ally winter far know draw lots enthusiastic spectators people can show responsible persons have fascinating hobby support can expect whenever looking place fly being hassled because noise other less legitimate reasons PR very necessary pect what since visible need ideas about PR efforts contact Geoff Styles HQ Geoff very able person can help PR ideas well flying site ideas problems Late September brings annual Lake Vancouver water follies Usually weather cooperates have excellent fun fly Although clouds year again good weather until last flight morbidly curious day punc tuated few spectacular crashes Dick Hansen wiped out Heinkel Don Anderson reduced new quicky rubble bright side Jerry Holcomb got electric powered Wigeon off water first time Actually four flights bird end flying Jerry confided matter finding best prop Don Martin kept streak going cant re member wasnt flying meets brought Dolphin worked fine soon got few kinks worked out Speaking getting magazine getting around first monthor least during first week 10 dayslet HQ know Im sure printer sends out plenty time may able help problem consistent time would like wish members District XI very happy holiday season hope can look ward prosperous very enjoyable New Year flight Free Flighter should max CL flight should fast est pleasing have done kills under RC pilots pillow should news new frequencies paraphrase bitHAPPY FLYING TO ALL TO ALL GOOD FLIGHT January 1983 105 JUNIO Box FLIGHT] ED WHITTE 176 WaIl St Sta New York NV 100050 Fun Fundamentals least half enjoyment sport simple model comes getting fly getting fly well fundamentals simple fun-type model airplane exactly same large complicated model matter same full-sized man-carry ing airplane airplanes little ones big ones work same way So dont expect so-called simple model just take off fly itself has checked out trimmed adjusted flight just like its big brothers Before considers fundamentals model hand has check mod el itself see has adequately decent equipment read model airplane equipment vhich work Require ments decent equipment' 1 Light Weight 2 Adequate Strength 3 True Flying Surfaces Dont expect worthwhile flights model way overweight its class Dont expect survive long structurally weak cannot Withstand handling landing flight loads respect please re member heavy doesnt mean strong Dont expect good flights wing stabil izer fin warped badly point however slight warps noticed dont automatically work out since warps come two varieties 1 helpful 2 doub ly harmful Given requirements because rather useless check fundamen tals now ready take look real guts model order prepare flight IJALAM POINT BALANCE As shown above balance STICK model wing otherwise complete cluding propeller rubber motor Mark Balance Point motor stick soft felt pen Now glue wing strut tubes other permanent wing mounting device wing centered over Balance Point wing specifically located see dia- gram above flying scale model add clay nose tail almost always nose Balance Point 50% wing location balancing such model should complete wing pro peller rubber place ANG L ES three important angles check looking model side 11 Wing should approximate two degree positive leading edge up angle inci dence 2 Stabilizer should approxtiate degree negative leading edge down angle incidence 3 Propeller should pulling straight forward pulling downwards perhaps two degrees Down Thrust model balanced properly no need shift wing back forth did old days adjustments should able made wing stabilizer increasing decreasing angles incidence may prove necessary test flown goes props thrust line too now almost ready start flight trim Up point NO flights glides should have made First however noticed warps wing stabilizer fin now time leave remove Warping flying surfaces way trim models inad vertent warps can helpful harmful twice over Flight Patterns depend kind model youre flying Indoor models must circle order stay flying site Out door models should also circle straight line flights can made Light weight Indoor Duration models always flown torque left since model naturally tries roll away re sultant turn left reaction opposite rotation propeller torque heavier Indoor Flying Scale Bos tonian models sometimes flown right IF indoor flying site has high ceil ing Outdoor Free Flight models types should flown right under power glide model usually made circle left circling right glide also sometimes done Now lets finally look model front size up dratted warps left wing thats the right look model front warped leading edge up more look towards tip trailing edge down wing said have WASH-IN little bit 1/16 1/8 might repeat might useful hold up providing lift left wing counter torque Too much WASH-IN however will result extra desired lift too much un desireable DRAG cause just opposite effect other words too much WASH-IN will hold turn sharply left left wing warped leading edge down trailing edge up has WASH-OUT means TROUBLE little WASH-OUT left wing will cause drop whip model around down left right wing the left looking model front WASH-OUT can helpful too much WASH-IN devil Removing warps difficult light weight models heavier models tissue has shrunk doped often cause warps correctfon much difficult Steamingthewing over kettle twisting wing both hands opposite direction warp can help removed steam will return partway its original shape overtwist hold several minutes after removing steam can also quick ly brush acetone thin dope twist wing described steam Ac tually building wings should doped very thin dope pinned weighted flat wont twist dope dries shrinks Dras tic action may required warp refuses come out may necessary crack wing spars reglue wing held flat empennage gets same treat ment Okay flying surfaces straightened out mild friendly warps test glide/fly model enough winds rub ber motor take up slack plus little Adjust model bit bit less incidence wing and/or stab accord ing whether stalls dives stall course requires less incidence winds model stalls under power continues glide right model needs Down Thrust Glue small sliver wood top nose block bend prop bearing down too much test flight model flying straight little side thrust can added time too turning model will also reduce its tendency stall whole fin rear rudder can also offset bent help turn model foregoing makes flight trimming sotrnd little too easy actually takes understanding what adjustment does patience making small adjustment time persistence Always keep mind relationship angles propeller wing stabilizer indicated desired wing/stabilizer differ ence decalage about 3 degrees does measure quite impossible accurately read protractor held up against model answer having picture mind what degree amounts wing has chord three inches requires piece 1/8 square balsa under leading edge incidence de grees incidence assuming refer ence line parallel top body Go ahead actually draw out right now piece paper Measure resultant angle protractor will find just about three degrees model stalls 1/8 incidence replace piece 3/32 square will reduce inci dence about two degrees important thing always aware prop/wing/ stab angular relationship changes make fact should have mental picture angles plus downthrust wash-in wash-out side thrust rudder setting tail tilt Tail Tilt Yep tail tilt Thats still another way adjust models turn giving washin left stabilizer helps indoor model avoid stalls its power burst - well have get advanced techniques another session * ** * Keep Youll succeed See next month 106 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/01
Page Numbers: 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106
Press ReleaseFrank Ebling mixture pride regret announce retirement FRANK EHLING Pride because Frank going another phase long distinguished career model aviation regret because Academy will no longer have pleasure working him day-to-day basis Frank has decided change direction life Wednesday October 13 1982 retired devote efforts free-lance design work industry model aviation publications says has hundreds good designs left him will mak ing new inroads modeling industry magazines Frank started Academy July 1960 mainly because asked assist Annual National Champion ship Nats soon became invaluable remained Techinical Director over 22 years members Academy staff wish him very best everything sure Academy members will feel same way about man has prominent marvelous hobby since 1 920s Expressiorns appreciation contact services can mailed him 11004 Harding Road Laurel MD 20810 Tele phone 301/490-3665 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting Oct 23-24 following summarizes actions fall AMA Executive Council meeting Arling ton VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting January 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 should also noted District X VP present provided number written votes advance meeting appleid applicable 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 Ml VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO AVP-X Betty Stream substituting Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP XI Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Presi dent Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Eugene Shelkey National Soaring Society President District III AVP John Vogel NSS Secretary/Treasurer John Preston District IV AVP Lillian Worth Don Godfrey IMAA President Bill Wilbur IMAA Safety Officer Jim Alley IMAA repre sentative District X attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Miche line Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Gisele Jackson AMA Comptroller regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am January 1983 93 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-president Vice-Presidents FLASH FCC Has Approved New RC FrequenciesDetails Next Month Frank Ehling MIVIM s echnical Director retired October 13 get back model designing flying bowed out daily grind after 22 years dedicated AMA service greatest prolific model designers perhaps famous simplest AMA Cub better known Delta Dart President chaired meeting featured largest Executive Council agenda AMAs history resulting votes 36 motions plus three amendments motions follows 1 Nats Executive Committee Authority motion give committee authority decide Nats site locations whether combined separate failed 3-9 receive majority support Districts 3 7 EVP against 1 24568911 EDabstained NAA 2 Special Joint Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee approved 9-3 except Districts 1 211 NAA abstained meeting will Washington DC area December 11 ex plore decide matters concerning 1983 future Nats 3 Expansion Scholarship Program fund ing $10000 per year $25000 approved 2-1 0 Only Districts 7 9 favor NAA abstained 4 1982 Scholarships total $9500 approved 9-1 distributed six winners 1 2 3 4 7 911 ED NAA against 5 abstained 68 EVP 5 Standing Rules Bylaws new section concerning election officers approved unanimously new section explains officers get elected what years since change 2 3 year terms office 6 7 Special Interest Groups MACA CL Combat NFFS Free Flight NCS CL Carri er NSS RC Soaring approved unani mously Note although some groups qualified previously new criteria 1981 re quire requalification 8 1983 FAI General Conference pro posal National Aeronautic Associa tion financially support its hosting event approved 4-10 3 ED EVP NAA against 1 2 4 5 6 7 8910 11 9 New Membership proposal estab lish day Junior membership contests $1 also permit contest adult membership $10 approved 8-5 2 5 7 8 9 ED EVP NAA against 134611 9a Senior Day Membership An amendment include Seniors previous motion $2 approved unanimously 9b Delete Day Open Membership An aniendment drop special adult member ship motion 9 approved 5-6 2 3 4 6 11 against 1 5 8 9 ED EVP abstained 7 NAA 10 lOa Instant Memberships Anamended proposal authorize elected AMA officers accept dues payments immediately effec tive including insurance coverage new renewal memberships approved 7-7 3 6 8 9 ED EVP NAA against 1 2 4 5 7 11 Pres amendemnt add such authority renewal well new members approved 8-4 2 3 5 6 8 9 ED NAA against 14711 abstained EVP 11 Instant New Memberships proposal similar motion 10 new members approved 112 2 3 4 6 7 89 11 ED EVP NAA against 15 12 World Championships Budget 1983 RC Aerobatic event preliminary budget developed AMA HQ approved unanimously means US offer host event can presented Paris FAI meeting December 13 FF Committee Meeting proposal funding in-person meeting Free Flight Team Selection Committee approved 9-4 amended below 2 3 4 5 711 ED EVP NAA against 1 6 8 9 13a Funding Limit An amendment limit AMAs share above meeting cost matching funds one-half amount needed travel lodging balance come FF Team Program Fund other sources approved 9-4 2 3 5 7 9 11 ED EVP NAA against 1 4 6 8 14 IMAA Safety Code proposal sub mit safety code International Mini ature Aircraft Association AMA Safety Committee recommendation concerning possible adoption AMA approved unanimously 15 CL Combat Funding approved 10-2 approve funding future Combat World Championship teams include chanic pilot same basis other team members 1 2 3 4 7 911 ED EVP NAA against 5 8 abstained 6 16 CL Scale Team Funding ap proved unanimously unusually high model box shipment costs form Moscow USA would reimbursed Team Manager due situation being under control team being mercy USSR airline personnel 17 Engine Rule Approval cases documentation requirements concerning en gines competition approved unani mously appropriate Contest Board Chairman would determine rule complied 18 19 Junior/Senior Reclassification motion return youth age classifications 16 21 tabled pending further feed back membership tabling ex cept District 6 abstained 20 Life Member Patch approved unanimously provide Life Members special cloth emblem similar author ized AMA officers 21 Lake Charles Nats Nats Executive Committee recommendation Lake Charles LA site 1983 Nats ap proved 5-6 4 7 8 ED EVP against 1 2 3 5 911 abstained 6 22 1983 Nats Location approved 7-5 table decision until after motion 25 also see motion 26 28 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 against 4 7 11 ED EVP ab stained NAA 23 Nats Entry Fee reduction ap proximately 25% basic event fee approved 7-5 1 23 811 EVP NAA against 4 5 79 ED abstained 6 24 Nats RC Trophies proposal change 82 policy providing tro phies same basis events would provide 10 trophies RC Pattern Pylon Soaring event Best junior Best Senior such event approved 4-1 0 1 2 3 EVP against 456789 10 11 ED NAA 25 Special Nats Meeting approved 9-1 have special meeting Execu tive Council Nats Executive Commit tee December 11-12 DC area discuss aspects future Nats planning operations 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 ED EVP against 6 11 26 New York Nats motion ap proved 7-4 hold 1983 Nats primarily Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn August 1-8 RC Soaring Free Flight Indoor Outdoor events elsewhere 1 2 3 5 7 10 11 against 4 89 ED abstained 6 EVP Note see motion 28 Found RC trainer type model San Bruno Mountain area Brisbane CA near San Francisco No identification other numbers wing have connected AMA member num bers seem meaningless AMA42 78606N Anyone wishes claim model may contacting AMA HQ finder Mr RexUpp 1000 Thornton Way CA qS19R 27 Open House Nats motion offer special Nats entry fees $50 Open $20 Senior $10 Junior $10 additional late entry no additional event fees advance late entry 1983 approved 8-1 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 11 against EVP abstained 4 6 ED 28 Reconsider Motions 26 27 ap proved 10-2 NY Open House Nats decisions reconsidered until December 11-12 Special Nats Meeting Mo tion 25 12 345 69 11 ED EVP against 7 8 29 Special Rule Order motion permit except priority items introduc tion discussion agenda items motion vote until following meeting approved 7-6 1235911 ED against 467 8 10 EVP 30 Effective Date Insurance approved unanimously make AMAs surance coverage effective upon receipt HQ except instant memberships CDs contests Executive Council mem acceptance 31 Lodging Reimbursement ap proved 8-3 authorize Council members use single rooms extra cost 1 2 7 8 9 11 ED EVP against 35 10 ab stained 46 32 Salary Confidentiality approved 7-5 HQ release publish salaries unless specifically approved Executive Council 2 579 11 ED EVP against 1 3 4 6 8 33 34 VP Budget An increase hudget $2000 $1200 approved 4-5 8 9 11 EVP against 1 2 3 5 10 abstained 4 6 7 ED An increase $1400 proposed approved 9-1 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 ED EVP against 5 abstained 4 6 7 35 Special HQ Loans principle authorizing special loans help AMA em ployees relocate new HQ building site outside DC subject specific approval such loan upon presentation details Council approved 7-4 2 37 9 11 ED EVP against 1568 36 Next Meeting approved 6-5 have next regular meeting Council Anaheim CA conjunction Hobby Industry America HIA show Saturday january 29 1983 con finued page 97 94 Model Aviation month am excerpting article appeared Modulator newsletter Pioneer RC Club Santa Clara CA Al though article critical operation Nats editor Drew Allen does give credit crew trying hard Read com ments number comments have gleaned variety newsletters published other clubs two three items appear consistently seem stand out Foremost seems dismay con testants flew Pattern organized contest did very best could resources available ARE TO BE COMMENDED FOR TRY ING HARD contestants apparently satisfied much less justice judging supposed go six rounds went five therefore everyone re ceived equal exposure different judges called MANDATORY language AMA rule book Considerable unhappi ness reported over fact AMA rule book uses language FORCES RE QUIRES equal judging exposure AMA national organization hosts con test does follow its own mandatory language Perhaps out will come change rules wording will seek equal exposure judges use such words SHALL carry man datory force Charley Reed Editor KCRC Contacts summed up way ones intention attend Nats visit other fliers fly once pleasure certainly would enjoy want see rate other fliers country forget As see two sides con test First course contestants organize judge work contestants can play very real vital part contest Just try hold contest no judges see far get So philosophy go con test best GRATEFUL out sitting hot sun hours end watching us fly can have good time playing Maybe doesnt come out exactly Maybe some elements unfairness creep time time SO WHAT fact matter life unfair times desire fairness ourselves NO GUARANTEES ANYWHERE will always receive So irness falls laps can fume fret holler develop ulcers can accept part life grate ful gracious have done best behalf outcome less expected right expect fact practice contest after flight turn judges say Thank working can play may win much enjoy hope around also hope next year hold Nats Lakehurst NJ training pilots AWACS planes may prevent base being available Nats So Lake Charles LA Seguin TX back-up sites writers first Nats exposure Riverside 1977 recall discussion HIGH LEVEL officer AMA very disappointed attendance Riverside complaining because few attend ed because AMA lost much money California Nats However Nats since has lower attendance Riverside Nats has lost money am aware bad mouthing areas Apparently years attendance around 700 about half Riverside tendance second time Nats held past four years Kinda makes wonder Maybe AMA would reconsider come back Riverside another Nats Its time again WEST COAST NATS Thanks Drew Pioneer RC Club saying well argument have personally article ref erence losing money Nats Much pre ferred word cost event natural function Academy am just playing words Either way look evolutionary change Nats format over next several years WANTED recent letter Dave Peltz indicates San Fernando Valley Silent Fliers Antelope Valley Soaring Association Southern Nevada Soaring Society looking volunteer club take over now very prestigious meet TWO METER WORLD CUP Historically meet has held mid-winter West Coast Now clubs feel should moved around country Sounds like great opportunity club get its name known great service Soaring same time club interested has skills resources necessary run large inter national-style RC Soaring contest perhaps ought consider putting next World Cup Its work rewarding Write NOW Ed Slobod 9626 Jellico Northridge CA 91325 call him 213 349-4758 Hurry Ill close relatively short column two pictures sad report two pictures Don Edberg Alex Bower two members 1983 FAI F3B Soaring Team Sorry no pic ture available Mark Smith third team member sad note addressed fine East Coast enthusiasts dearly want Nats held area Again Nats Executive Committee its meeting October 16 voted overwhelming ly go Lake Charles LA Mine vote dissension Lakehurst refused us its command ing officer Floyd Bennett Field NY Westover AFB MA both lacked facilities Free Flight Indoor Committee yet willing separate events own attempts secure Niagara Falls AFB fell short due refusal local property owner allow usage site vital Nats location So seems same situation East Coast Nats site FAI Free Flighters same areaattempting find perfect site Please guys gals keep looking AMA owes us Januaryl98395 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 port NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Don Edberg Alex Bower Vi 7 11i1R9 Executive VPs Ripen Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just returned quarterly visit AMA Headquarters Washington DC can report everything peachy Everybody hard work trying make AMA better organization See lady picture below Mrs Lou Ward Public Relations Secretary answers directly PR top man Geoff Styles Lou used work AMA long time ago 1966 1969 asked things changed indi cated surprise delight Academys amazing growth past 13 years does following 1 sees SHOWGRAM printed monthly 2 keeps track Airshow Teams reports activities HIA matches funds work 1981 HIA contributed some 1 1000 3 keeps up Building Fund patches plaques pins forth 4 helps clubs ac quire flying sites mails out flying site film Plane Place Perfect Day Jay Gerber 5and creates displays also hobby shops See distinguished gentleman right above important Contest Coordinators FF Wallace Johnson gets real quiet like means hes thinking day now hes getting ready say something attractive lady hiding behind him wife Betty knows Buckets Johnson gets ready say something its time get out way pretty girl next him Luedean Larkin Shes afraid Buckets body man behind Jim Larkin Hes coming Out til its safe can come out now james. PEP Bobby Betz New Orleans crank ing up gasoline powered Zipper big Florida Old Timer Contest last week Its Forster 29 think know FIRST recognized model airplane builder won Radio Control contest country want meet him following picture legendary Chet Lanzo Valley City OH FIRST AMA NAA member achieve recognition win Nationals United States man right Chester Lanzo year 1937 Chets airplane wiggled little time hit transmitter hc awarded first prize RC next year Good Brothers Walt Bill made history model under better control first Chet first Good model day reposes Smithsonian Institution Chets ORIGINAL FIRST RC model ever right hand Chet flying model couple weeks ago mailed picture photo still has original Brown Jr motor merely towing up powered winch Chet revered Free Flight circles 1936 RECORD BREAKER 8 model Scale Lanzo Puss Moth 1940 folding prop Lanzo Stick model Old Timer contests etc list goes on Society An tique Modelers SAM has recognized model officially labeled 'RC-1 halls fame legends fa mous fliers no name sacred hallowed Chet Lanzo See next month. 96 Model Aviation 4L fr Men arent ones enjoy hobby ladies children fly models too Sometimes ignored wives little kids fly RC planes time someone encour ages has patience show five important fliers Birming ham RC Club LR Michael Kolter Mrs Debra Morton Wayne Campbell Mrs Carolyn Kolter Carrie Morton Michael age 10 has flown fathers 049 powered Cox Cessna Centurion Mother Carolyn picture has successfully handled Flight-Craft Streak times Both Debra Carrie age 8 can fly Quickie 500 Michaels father Ron learned fly same Centurion son hobby everyone can enjoy Look around youll see. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New RC Frequencies Last outlook going printer AMAs petition new RC fre quencies actuallyfinallyon FCCs official hearing agenda November 4 expected immediately after press time good news would forthcoming hearing Receipt FCCs meeting agenda no tice came right middle false nation wide rumors FCC cancelled action AM As petition rumors resulted phone calls AMA HQ people worried spent lot time reassuring situation still alive favorable Confusing pic ture previous information said petition did need hearing internal approval procedure would prevail turned out incorrect hearing notice came out next issue Model via fion maga zine others should contain good news details new frequencies will called channels will become available also color coding used color chart has prepared AMAs PR department publication far wide Duplicate negatives being made press time model magazines reprints scheduled mailing AMA clubs AMA officers RC industry other information centers Therefore unless something peculiar re sults FCC hearing AMAers RC modelers can expect tremendous Christ mas present form interference relief due availability new frequen cies AMA has worked project years payoff seems just around corner probably hand time read Cautious optimism pre vailed over Halloween weekend Thanksgiving Day would truly some thing RCers could thankful Frank Ehling AMA News photo press release provide basics news about Frank Eblings recent retirement AMA Head quarters service theres much tell came AMA Headquarters quietly left same wayno fanfare parties Back 1960 AMA Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols asked Frank Ebling help run 61 Nationals Frank did stayed working AMA Headquarters 20 years longer title Technical Director meant employee knew about contests rules records over years did other things including stint advertising director AMA started publishing its own maga zine 1975 Frank also seen years AMAs National Championships connection hobby shop trophy operations resident advisor comsultant common sense maker AMA office operation deflated pretentious overly ambitious ideas constantly put com plex subjects simple practical terms Frank came up ingenious ways save raise money especially AMA really broke the mid-i 960s time developed promoted AMAs Dump Deficit campaign over years since has raised thousands dollars Nats sponsorships An AMA Fellow 1966 member Model Aviation Hall Fame Frank also received AMAs Distinguished Service Award 1970 FAIs Paul Tessandier highly prestigious award Well liked other AMA employees Frank Ehling will sorely missed will far away Frank will continue AMA Museum Curator duties parttime basis needed has offered set up establish museum AMAs new building will ready moved January Frank got settled HQ joined staff 1964 made transition much easier might have wont same him wont replaced will simply have learn continue him wont easy Hes kind AMA Travelers As result AMA team selection pro grams lot AMA members get go lot places year typically AMA sends teams officials three World Champion ships money comes AMAs FAI Fund FAI stands Federation Aeronautique oternationale governing body sport aviation just aeromod el log AMA-FAI Fund provided allocation $1 adult AMA mem bers dues fund pays World Champi onship entry fees team practice sessions over-ocean transportation team manager ex penses model box transportation also dues National Aeronautic Association has overall FAI franchise sport aviation activities USA year sent teams World Cham pionships Reno NV US hosted RCScalej Sweden Control Line Precision Aerobatics Combat Team Racing Speed Romania Indoor Russia Control Line Scale $1 dues allocation provides means whereby adult AMA members support aeromodelers represent USA inter national events own form Olympics type support program works well minimum cost begging solicitation much part other sports Theres noth ing plush extravagant about support provides basics AMA member can try team spot knowl edge will have go get bank loan go broke get World Championships FLASH FCC Has Approved New RC Frequencies Details Next Month. Synopsis conrinued page 94 Other Actions number other items received attention consensus show hands otherwise unrecorded votes Elections agreed candidate could run two offices simultaneously could accept either won both b Executive Director Salary Execu tive Directors salary reviewed required contract retroactive cost living increase 82 approved well combined cost living merit increase 83 c Editor Patches addition patch newsletter editors provided auto matically clubs place previous special request policy approved patch similar other club officers d Budget 1982 financial statement preliminary budget 1982 re viewed action 83 budget sub ject revision approval January meeting e Awards Distinguished Service approved Tom Hutchinson posthu mus f EVP Reports Executive VP provid ed details HQ expenses connection Nats World Championships also Council expenses year noted privileges employees volunteers different concerning travel lodging costs g Committee Reports given specific action resulting except reported motions voted Scholar ship Frequency Building Fund Film Projects CD Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats Pro cedures Nats Executive Special Interest Groups FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident January 1983 97 AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consist ing over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meetjng increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable de posit must included film requested full list informa tion order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washing ton DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope Connecticut Maine 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo Diotrict Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aeciuee Vica4meidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NaalnuaNH 030W Don ram PG Box 182873 Herrnoge Lo. Ounbury MA02332 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Fl Norwalk CT 06850 Don llaeb 113 Fairvew Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coceajinmnen George Wilson 318 Fisher St. WOlpol MA 02181 Over course next year am go ing ask Associate Vice-Presi dents District 1 write column ex press what see concerns well problems areas Below column written Al Novotnik Associate VP representing Eastern Connecticut area can see prime interest young people ability acquire retain flying fields Over past month informed will unable use Lakehurst Na tionals site have continuous com munication John Byrne District 2 John Worth Executive Director President John Grigg feel very strongly should make effort select site east Nationals competi tion suggestion breaking Nationals RC Control Line may make pos sible select site will continuously work very hard effort know have total support District 1 members bring Nationals East Coast site complete Associate VP representa tion state have appointed Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardner ME AVP Maine Dennis President Kenne bec Valley Aviators active organ izing Maine Symposium past year am pretty sure Dennis will give us proper representation State Maine area phone rings answer its Ed Izzo would like write district column next month can turn leader down Sure Two things came mind would like talk about junior flier can get youngsters interest ed hobby remember years ago growing up model clubs schools other clubs outside just seemed quite few youngsters building models True rubber-powered kind old solid models Im sure now young sters building plastic models What Im talk ing about boy goes out fly ing field dont see too Theres Control Line Free Flight Indoor modeling keep hobby really going youngsters must culti vated again has done present day modelers junior members flying clubs plenty help local hobby shop owner think thing possibly has kept youngsters away see modern RC plane fly thats what would like have Now cost some radios getting little less expensive price maybe will stimulate terest youngster still needs direction older modelers some help local clubs parents local hobby shops young fellows girls will re introduced World Model Aircraft Being resident Fairfield County southern Connecticut Id like tell some problems RC flier area Flying sites premium three four clubs have kinds restrictions flying times flying instance club uses part park ing lot state park restrictions have ce available Sep tember til May summer months everFone wants fly no weekend flying evenings providing too people park can fly six oclock until dusk doesnt give too much time club has over 100 members have lookout another field just isnt anything restricted times club manages have Old Timer Contest Giant Scale few fun fly events Another club area has similar problem use section property owned run town Because New Jesry New Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Aedete V1cePradenne Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dreads 8 Willow Ave. Pincanawey NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Or. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Ad. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Wrodemere Ad Syracuse NY 13219 Frequency Coerdmator George Myers 70 Proe4siil Farm Ad Hickavilia NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time column reaches site 83 Nats will have chosen next report having November 19th submission deadline appearance February 1983 issue Model Aviation will receive tween December 27 January 3 shall have say about Nats site selection procedures generally have undertaken respect East Coast Nats struggle 'struggle' has particular Due inability Nvy early point time 'guar antee AMA 'exclusive' use vitally-needed 2-mile-plus runway- Lake hurst first week August 1983 must sadly report reluc tantly forced eliminate Lakehurst possible site 83 Nats Fortunately have some time considering other sites backup alternatives Lakehurst include such locations Willow Grove Pennsylvania Naval Air Center Westover AFB Massachusetts Stewart Field West Point NY Right now negotiating use Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY point third week Oc used very large estate privately own ed facility has very large house used wedding receptions other large gatherings something taking place no flying allowed A-gain takes place weekends flying site usually very sparse given time will see plenty modelers far away another town club also flies town property restricted no flying ball games progress other town activities Plus flying over salt water very large piece property area has purchased state highway clubs went after per mission use until started construction because state let town control space until actually going used highway local parks commission turned down club use flying model airplanes because few neighboring people complained too dangerous too noisy few problems have Flying real dedication hobby guess boils down theres will theres way fellows acres acres fields have good time flying tober prospects quite encouraging So see considering NUMEROUS locations East Coast Nats simply concentrating solely upon single possibility Harold Goldklank Reporting death fine gentleman-modeler presents chal lenge precedent Mere words inadequate express grief shock realization shall have go Goldy Kiank intimates SOB Sons Brooklyn fondly referred him Goldy what kindness decency goodness human being about matchless wit sense humor endeared him everyone fortunate enough have known him numbered thousands Goldy belonged Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS well SOB indebted PARCS member Jerry Behrens following warm moving tribute Goldy straight heart of Goldys fellow club members Dear Friends beloved Goldy gone completed last round October 3 Although above average modeler lifelong competition flier Harold will best remembered fellow modelers across country Great Goldy good guy super keen wit privileged know him later years spent delightful hours laughing stories bygone contests also favorites After calling Figure 8 started maneuver something went wrongthe plane looped dove ground Goldy turned judges said Figure 9 complete other antics made him legend Nats competition Yes really Harold Goldklankl guess Heaven needed some laughter took him upstairs will 98 Model Aviation AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative Ithe associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite dearly remembered us model aviators Heaven Harold its top people hey Happy Landings up Jerry PARCS' Jerry has provided following photo Goldy second right reading rudder nose Al Sager Jerry Phil Cushman Mike race Joe Kovel photo shot Floyd Bennett Field 9 May 1982 John Zaic collection Joe Kove Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC logo heads interest ing newsletter club entitled Plane Crazy News sports Control Line handle aimed RC transmitter has smil ing face thus leaving little doubt multi-interest club limited just RC activities also embraces SAM Scale Rubber Helicopter Boats October report due space-limiting restrictions did mention fact June 6 ERMAC also held AA meet field other RC covered TriCounty RC Club Militown NJ As reported Flypaper its newsletter edited John Donnelly Al Kessner club has again proven its worthiness send ing donation Memorial Scholarship Fund Advanced Exploration Space US Air Force Academy memory Major Cecil Snyder Ill son club member Cecil Snydr lost life crash T-38 during flight tween Edwards AFB Wright-Patterson AFB North Jersey Radio Control Club North Jersey Radio Control Club orga nized 1952 under capable leader ship President Bill McClure has become outstanding clubs District II September 121982 club held its first annual open house Brush wood Pond Model Airport located Skylands State Park Ringwood NJ thank NJRCC publicity director Jim Dunkerly fot following report quoted part Open House great success Over 30 local residents others joined 20 North Jersey Radio Control Club members relaxing Sunday after noon Club members entertained con tinuous flying exhibition lasting over two hours Bill McClure club President Master Ceremonies gave running commentary description over clubs public address system also display over 50 RC miniature aircraft size shape description Trainers Sailpianes Scale Sport Pattern aircraft lined up see Toward end flying exhibition raffle organized children came visit two picked try hands flying RC model airplane little help clubs Instructor Treasurer John Deneke succeeded Local residents Kerry McQuarrie age 11 Matthew Mazzola age 5 both Ringwood resi dents lucky winners really en joyed flying time' NJRCC meets Liewelyn Street Fire House Hawthorne NJ second fourth Friday 830 pm potential members invited visit Brushwood Pond Flying Field further information phone Bill McClure 201 445-0361 Jim supplied photo John Deneke engaged svorthy function Bill McClure mike Keep up good work NJRCC Mercer County Radio Control Society thanks club long standing located area Trenton NJ has providing us copies its fine newsletter Propwash Norman Poinsett Lawrenceville NJ currently Editor MCRCS complimented its safe successful flight demonstration operations connection Expo Mercer County Airport May 16 1982 Anyone Rubber answer re sounding YOU BET-THERE IS ex ample preceding photobottom cen teris friend long-standing Ed Beshar holding Twin-Pusher Old Time Eagles Aero Picnic Lincroft New Jersey 29 August same time place Seymour Leona Hertzon engaging strands just before impressive flight Alan Mkitarian Palmyra NJ still packing turns AMA RC Contest Board Chair man Joe Friend preparing flight Lin croft NJ January 1983 99 Port Washington Aerodrome morning October 3 attended fly-in latest model airport provided Nassau County NY shot runway cliffs farther away think Eastern States Championships afternoon October 3 drove down Princeton NJ attend annual classic Central Jersey RC Club usual outstanding event entrants phenomenal weather Bob Fiorenze im pressed throngs spectacular Ducted Fan flights Watch out Bob Violett Word Wise planning contest 1983 newly-revised Coordi nators Guidelines must reading concerned Start page 5 Official Model Aircraft Regulations 1982 1983 read black dots appearing before certain headings indicate presence new material has added since last edition Bible particular terest contest planners provisions paragraphs headed Traditional Con tests Acceptance Sanction Applica tions Order Acceptance suggested ALL sections read also STUDIED avoid misunderstanding resultant grief GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Viiglnia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhigll Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vica-Peeaidasts Joe Eibee 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Pluharty 504 1st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Hetman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird JacksOn 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane S-ottdale PA 15683 month November brings end preparations Vegas 82 around household opportunity spend some time doing other things such further work AMA RC flight training film other projects mailbag month little thin typical flying season winds down District III sure brought very interesting letter Bob Lyle will print its entirety pleased learn through col umn Model viation recap tured Masters Pattern crown 1982 Nats quite feat winner Nats am sure have reason proud Congratulations think would feel won four first place trophies Nats Are aware yet Gil Morris Columbus OH did just that Colum bus District III Oh know made disclaimer stating could get too involved CL FF Indoor areas Too involvedhow about little involved personal belief could change name monthly blurb Dis trict III Report Browns RC News Views unable include District Ill winners mention especially good ole Dave Brown attended Nats published daily paper containing previous days results published 1982 national Headquarters keeping news shame Remem ber Gil won four first places Free Flight did receive crumb eighth ninth places RC recognized know have having first class Free Flight contests several years back yard Wright Field dont believe have seen crowd have think am asking break Control Liners Free Flighters Indoor people am notjust fairness have lived years expect RC Brown change things now Whew Tbats quite letter Bob will probably surprise find agree part simple facts matter cant report what dont know cant expected know groups dont inform example last year Wright Field area B ap parently locked up tighter drum resulting cancellation threat can cellation meets site found out about problem CIA Informer newsletter Central Indiana Aeromodel ers still dont know latest status situation would hope District Ill FF clubs would keep informed such drastic problems report primarily RC activities district report pri marily activities personally take part due particular desire rather result being informed what going other areas few clubs send information time time CL FF activities except Flying Dutchmen CL Club Pennsyl vania few submit material kind column Most months Im scratching around something put column input source especially FF CL would welcome couple months ago reported little FAI Pylon race Pennsylvania first held US since drastic rule changes wasnt event dont fly event Dave Latsha sent note about reported Nats competed RC Pattern processed transmitters RC events attended NSRCA Rules Committee meeting attended Executive Council meeting etc etc no way could keep up results events other necessary items also did manage spend little time CL fliert Nats show up FF site 20 miles away would have impossible scoreboard Nats HQ 2-3 days behind times RC Pattern would assume better event run 20 miles away use current information supplied FF CL clubs district month except letter obviously column would look like short need input column format change significantly would real ly find nice change have too much report other VPs claim have cant happen unless get input district would best could time get material around 10th 15th month doesnt get lost shuffle around send Ill re port otherwise will same old colu inn Thanks PS column written day after crashed new Vegas airplanes due stupidity forgot screw eleva tor outputarm strikes bit harsh Im sorry Life hell t Congratulations Gil Morris won four first place trophies Nats also won MeNeill Cup high time FAI Power Delaware District Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirginIa DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vica-Presideot 607 Pohite Drige Machaoicsville VA 23111 Aoaoaata ViaPrdasts Wayne Abarnenlty 9205 Carandon 3 u04 Marlboro MD 20870 Sob Champine 205 Tpton Rd Ninwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Baechwood CttarlottesVilla VA 22901 V Sill Halms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotoy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Eleira Court PaIls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Moclosoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Soaning 19191 485-5966 months column being written Charlie Spear AVPs North Carolina certainly appreciate Chuck letting us tell yall something about annual fun fly held year first weekend October Starting early 1960s member Jim Thrift Winston-Salem Radio Control Club presented 'Follies' year became bigger its fame spread Much clubs sorrow Jim passed away 1977 Normally loss member large organization isnt usually felt unless per son clubs spearhead guiding light same year club passed unanimous resolution pass responsibility to make annual fall fun fly continu ing memorial Jim Thrift club has con tinued annual meet along traditional dollar entry fee years event under direction Chairman Bill Lane undoubtedly biggest best ever draw 70 entries neigh boring states hundreds spectators treat perfect weather bound have very successful weekend en trants choice 12 different fun fly events choose really empha 100 Model Aviation sis has always spend weekend just boring holes sky time during two-day affair could watch everything miniature 020 powered Giant Scale Radio Control models just doing thing Ably assisted Randy Little director events scoring both us thoroughly en joyed dropping miniature parachutists spectators enjoy sorts events didnt come close crowd target Saturday Sunday used plane candy drops field closed dozens small children standing runway dropped bubble gum right eager awaiting upstretched arms Believe really pleased crowd kids just ate up Another very popular event allowing dozens spectators ranging six 60 come out crowd try hands flying club trainer specially equipped buddy box thanks go Eddie Shinlever along dozen other club members assisting built model just purpose Geoff Styles AMAs Director Public Relations Flying Site Coordinator Saturday night banquet speaker Geoff very complimentary about flying field especially safety regulations Geoff very witty entertaining speaker same time can deliver very serious message listeners thoroughly en joyed him lovely wife Helen weekend guests Sunday demonstrations sail plane launching pattern maneuvers acrobatic flying Formula racing malestic beauty Giant Scale flying special event successful launching Radio Con trol Scale model space shuttle Now might think took flying time away contestants couldnt agree just could resist en tertaining spectators just thought mind should take oppor tunity prove general public serious worthwhile hobby can have capable announcers such own Bill Hall Greensboros famed Harold Bunting concessions group headed up Tom Miller completely unprepared huge crowd several trips made local stores restocking Fortunately no went away hungry club made tidy profit help maintain flying site point cannot say enough about Winston-Salem RC Club members nearly 100% participation member along wives made substantial contribution success event Space does permit mentioning names everyone deserve hearty thanks everyone thanks also manufactur ers suppliers generously donated merchandise giveaways contestants Im afraid literally hog PA system day call Out names drawing winners donations ranging kits engines gift certificates con testant went home prize worth much dollar entry fee special thanks goes Tom Bayne Jr Marlboro MD Tom taken time trouble design special commemora tive emblem years annual event though Tom business selling silk-screened souvenir tee shirts jackets donated several contestant prizes addition also participated entering fun fly events Toms gift special jacket Evelyn honored guest widow late Jim Thrift very thoughtful gesture especially proud fact winners fun fly events pre sented AMAs Building Fund framed certifi cates have done contests year way saying thanks AMA its efforts Chuck missed know emergency business commitment part would have thoroughly enjoyed 6th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Alabama ida Georgia issippi to Rico V Sooth tarolioa oessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5050 Ainociate VIc.Preaidmas Greg Doe Ro 4166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohnaon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joaepn Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 70 Ffth So Shatimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fielda 1096 Ontario St. Jacksonvlte FL 32205 Phone Day 9041 388-8862 Brandon Model Fliers Brandon FL whiz banger contest Septem ber lot whiz two bang ersTom Martin dropped bombandfollowed ground Randy Rogers got bang Limbp event AMA Building Fund also whiz banger whiz side Building Fund drive has genuine success terrific participation clubs individuals manufacturers banger side Gold Coast Radio Controllers first clubs send $100 Building Fund far AMA has acknowledged re ceipt sent plaque put contribution magazine club has cancelled check somebody goofed somewhere seeming oversight will corrected other club has received just recognition please let own VP know about well make sure proper recognition made Gold Coast RCers 150 member club plus Jackie Storkethe clubs girl flier built own Sig Kadet enjoys flying along husband Bill sons Chris Steve Steve big Con trol Line flying past several months have running name Dan Dougherty Marietta GA first time saw name connection witk Control Line activities learned Dan owner Complete RC Model Supply hobby shop Now thats well-rounded modeler met Dan DoughertyThats Dan Dougherty following picture top next page January 1983 101 space shuttle being carried aloft means 10-foot span Giant Scale model Very impressive junior member gets flis tlrSt taste 0 Slying club trainer via buddy box Jackie Storke enthusiastic about building flying male members family cbauusso ton must onauiiiui muuei airplane impressive line-up Actually met Dan Dougherty younger Dan eider little oider Both Dans good modeiers downright good peo pie lllinnn sna C Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI VicePresident PG Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vic.Pnusidmsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy. Oweneboro KY 42301 Itaymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Srrnthnilte MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonnomenie unxersny City MO 63132 William 0 Snavely P0 Ron 281 Auburn IN 48706 Stan l5nnson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Bon 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coodinnor James Check 564 Orannchester St. Lexington KY 40505 article month letter tue Flying Cardinals Kentucky guys lot help Futaba have made young man very happy 'The enclosed letter contains story has proved rewarding experiences model aviation began May father son team Mark Todd Wilson joined club Flying Cardinals Northern Ken tucky Teaching Mark fly Sig Kadet difficult might think Because Marks muscular weakness lacks fine movements controls provide smooth flight has slowly learned com pensate much practice greatest obstacle soon identified Marks obvious inability handle radio Futaba FP4FN buddy system mid-June idea born letter Futaba Compton CA sent July 15th received long distance phone call Mr Bill West chief technician Futaba Bill received idea much enthusiasm took supervisors soon began work project Oh project few honest-to-good ness old time modelers would like have join Society Antique Modelers Send membership dues $10 Society 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA 951 36 Membership includes newsletter dedicated old timer flying including RC events Prop wash Chattanooga RC Club comes classic description flight remember Mike Power Dive Moore got upside down spiral going straight up toward ground power dive simple Cuban Eight engine wide open about two miles high As rump muscles turning stone figured out what did landed safely Sound like flights After fuss about unfair hold FAI FF Finals West Coast three Southerners went out made clean sweep three Nordic Towline Glider spots team Nordic Team represent USA Australia next year will Matt Gewain Titusvilie FL Jim Bradley Orlando FL Bob Elder Orlando FL District V proud claim designing building special radio affix wheelchair allowing Mark simultane ously operate radio move wheel chair thereby following path air craft Completely thrilled about conver sation Bill I immediately phoned Mark Todd inform advise Mr West needed some pertinent facts proceed undertaking point Todd took bail speak several conversations Mr West suring facts known U first appearance its obvious Mark like other 13-year-old boys could wheel chair occupies ex tremely serious expression exudes much time courage shows tries succeeds doing things other boys see muscular dystrophy has left him limitations hut RC flying isnt thanks few dedicated people like Vic Re Scott Parker other club members played 'Mr Fix-its' 'gophers' pits Mr West generosity enabled Marks flying ability surface Marks father sacrificed own desire learn fly expended energy toward Marks opportunity Mark took modeling duck water loves compete fun flies wouldnt surprise winds up stiff competition Pattern meet just satisfied siraight level flight 'Coincidentally occurring shortly after Jerry Lewis Telethon Marks performance became human interest feature local TV show would appear demonstrat ing new prize Soon invitation fly special demo AMAs District ill would arrive Meanwhile back Futaba Bill West working diligently ironing out bugs creation hoping finish time Marks upcoming events no doubt mind someone above watching over project because Sep tember 1 3th special messenger brought Marks newly designed Futaba radio door two weeks left readjust flying techniques September 22nd TV show taped aired 24th Sunday September 26th Mark flew demo crowd pleased Before over Mark loaned new radio spectator also confined wheelchair aid buddy box yound lad experienced first RC flight see demo held Jerrys Kids purposely prolonged awarding Mark wings chain events unfolded Marks training took place club field am sure have experienced un easiness flying strange site time two practice sessions Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Clubs field demo held Mark earned wings first visit Mark now soars eagles sitting comfortably chair using newly de signed Futaba radio does thanks Bill West generosity Futaba radio given Mark gift Mark test pilot new concept Radio Control Futaba has prototype unit will watching progress Marks radio marketing purposes guess could say its far fetched someday see Futaba Mark Radio Bill West Futaba commend ed producing gift flawless design surely deserving AMA humani tarian award 'Sincerely Budd Buddenberg Secretary Flying Cardinals Northern Kentucky Im sorry length felt letter needed printing remind us no handicap need remain set minds Right Mark Thanks clubs have nated much Building Fund Keep up Enough now. 1 02 Model Aviation Dan Dougherty hand launched glider Free Flight territory Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Os rrt VII Vre Pie sent P 1 Sn 1104 tllmtngham M 43012 Assistant Vioe-Pnesdano Jacs Finn 368 Harnpdoo NE Cedar R3pioo IA 52402 Associate Vine-Presdents A-ninar Arm 1014 Svoodbridge Blvd Ann ArOor MI 48103 Rosseil KneOcoer 2625 E Shorossood Blvd. Milmasakee WI 53211 Ronero 0 Landbers 4928 Tioqa St. DolanO MN 55304 sViIain ROhrnO 4494 Tanqireaooo Tn Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Sndmorn 5013 Doiseno Madison WI 53711 Ann tears 132 S Rosyn Pootac Mt 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crysnal MN 55428 Freqoancy Coordinanor P000 avannis 117 East Mao Upper Lonel Norntiville Mi 48167 Phony Day 3131 348-0085 Eaeonq 3131 437-4244 Heres shot John Grigg Ron Sears front AMA booth Detroit Expo Ron presenting Skymasoers RC Club check $50000 AMA Building Fund Ron collected additional $1 7500 Building Fund patches pins long last Cloudhusters MAC has elected become chartered AMA club have members belong camaraderie history other non-competi tion reasons members typically hold AMA memberships So Cloudbuster members named AMA charter application AMA members Some other clubs stuck problem may want take example What prompted Losing flying field Eleven Mile Franklin Hey Thats fly Ron Sears letter goes 'Here some statistics last Nats Eight modelers Detroit Metro politan Area brought back 14 trophies group four Cloudbusters eight 8 trophies modelers Australia Graves Bill Lajack Skip Mast Leon Ryktarsk Ron Sears Cliff Tacia Marc Warwashana Mike Weishans Jack Finn writes letter some subjects general interest am against AMA providing type loans either members paid help am sure survey membership made would get same input IMAABIG BIRDS ETC As stated maybe AMA should consider wing loading limit big birds have good safety record present viewed against other areas RC However because builders/fliers being safety minded function numbers models being flown Most RC fields have seen large enough giant airplanes mean total flying area spectator con trol As said phone until flier becomes familiar distance versus aircraft size really easy fly way beyond think aircraft flying SCHOLARSHIPS Yes lets increase reasonable amount $10000 sounds okay FAI COMPETITION think good hard look FAI competition should made numbers participants cost geo graphical location participants benefits general membership AMA rules versus FAI rules LONG RANGE PLANNING has al ways appeared AMA operated year-to-year basis no thoughts about will 5-10 years now feel AMA must start planning ahead now fore becomes too late Along same line planning ahead will replace Worth retires dont know old John cant too years before does retire As far can see Headquarters has one-man operation far man agement/decisions etc Maybe should start planning change command John steps down ASSOCIATE VPS number times have asked call Associate VPs get input setup meetings Quite frank ly am position pay long distance calls travel expenses see no reason AMA should set up fund type expense Associate VPs also feel allotment VPs ridiculously low AMA can send representatives Europe attend meetings surely can af ford above think VPs should alloted least $2000 travel phone calls ect Associate VPs $100 calls postage travel district meeting re quired reasonable reimbursement should allowed Yes agree need get together discuss points about AMA views have expressed own ones hear modelers DISCOUNT ADVERTISING IN MODEL V/AT/ON As said dont think should include order blanks dont think type advertising can held out Model v/a t/On modelers myself included live near good bad hobby shop must rely mail orders obtain lot supplies hate see hobby shops hurt discount houses am afraid will increasing way business hobbies other items Council meeting just concluded VP annual expense budget increased $1400 $1200 agenda item sug gested $2000 no guts An AVP will reimbursed telephone postage expenses upon presentation expense report No stated limit $50 per year rule-of-thumb will surprised amazed Councils Nats determinations know Nats Executive Committee will Since meeting have learned through efforts Tony Italiano West Baden will close operations September 83 facility up sale Well have special subjectmeeting December Nats Executive Committee shape up Nats policy hopefully once Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociate ViCPreuidenga Bob Pniedl 5512 Southwood Little Rook AR 72205 Wittier, Harley III 927 Commerce Pleseanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Pulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarreet Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rat. 1904 Valley Oak Cr. Irving TX 75061 Larry SenOr 1415 Manor Dr. Bartlesoille OK 74003 Ed VVhaarer 341e Danid Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Elalneney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 First have apologize short column month campaign Council meeting trips just ran out time So thought just month would fill space pictures January 1983 103 Bill Slatts Nosen 9 Cub Bill built plane Jerry Sprinkle beautiful air craft totally destroyed young beginner turned Jerry flying last week Any old time RCers witH remem ber Jack Butler 1960s Heres Jack PiUs Sherman Texas compet ing Aerobatics Colorado as aska XWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesocies ViC residasta Robert Ball 2622S Coffersan Casper WY 82601 Eel Con 8206 Unden Dr. Prajew Village KS 66208 Oick Crowley 16413 6 Stenforo P1 Aurora CO 80016 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th St. Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Mattorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 68237 Jim Ricketti 5165 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 671 03 Pseqsaeascy Cocedineton Sid Gates 23805 Holly Fl. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day i3031 761-596013031 767-4082 As calendar year magazine issue cover change 1983 Id like pay tribute real unsung heroes bunch excel lent clubs District IXthe fearless News letter Editors would say although club may strong ways real life blood organization communication provided club newsletter probably no under-thanked group club officers aeromodeling N/L editors instances dont look praise just watch dig get little assistance someone club gives thanks job well done benefits Vice-Presidency AMA privilege being mail ing lists good District IX clubs Without flow information job would very difficult real grass roots attitudes exist throughout district would go unknown So News letter Editors District IX VP says Thanks job well done has got place hereafter special give time talents treasures keep N/Ls going club has newsletter does appear following list please put mailing list Heres Special Thanks list Wyoming Johnson County Model Airplane Club Buffalo Flight Line Bruce Williams Editor Casper Aeromodelers Flight Line Robert Ball President/Editor North Dakota Slope Area Golden Eagles Dickinson Crash & Burn Craig R Schmidt former Editor Rex Herring Editor Basin Modelers Association Williston SG Melland Treasurer Valley RC Flyers W Fargo Tom Davis President Missouri Slope Model Aero Club Inc Bismark-Mandan Don Carlsen President Thunderbird RC Club Grafton South Dakota Prophuster Rapid City PM McGuigan Editor GLITCH Sioux Falls Jim Ricketts Presi dent/Editor Windfree News Sioux Falls Becky Dono van Editor Nebraska Mid-Nebraska RC Model Club Kearney Lonnie Sharon Furbay Editors Gl Modelers Association Grand Island Larry Shanks Editor Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Omaha George Lieb Secretary Dana Hoim Hastings Skylarks Larks Lip Bob Loper Jack Ott Editors Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln LASS Editor Terry Trentman Editor Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club Lincoln Clanking Armor Terry Majewski Editor Kansas Flying Flapiacks Liberal Flying Flap jacks Follies Mike Blackard Editor Model Association Central Kansas Inc Kinsley MACK Turhulent Tissue Jim Mow rey Editor Salina MARCS Sauna John Eckes Editor KC Northern Knights Kansas City MO Bob Cameron Editor Wichita RC Club Wichita WRCC News Bill Hannah Editor Topeka CL Assn Topeka Top Class News James Lee Editor/Secretary-Treasurer Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Leav enworth Flight Log Walt DeFrees Editor Kansas City RC Kansas City MO Con tacts CW Charley Reed Editor North Central Kansas RC Club Concordia Newsletter Fred Souchek Editor Colorado Rocky Mountain Soaring Assn Denver Thermals Byron Blakeslee Editor Bob Danti Publisher Model Museum Flying Club Denver Denver RC Eagles Denver Ron Karron Editor Magnificent Mountain Men Denver Max Out Rick Pangell Editor Pikes Peak Soaring Society Colorado Springs Spolle4 John Read Editor Miniature Aero Sportsters Denver Hangar Talk Vince Gutschalk Editor Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers Denver Prohahie Cause Jim Linda Eubanks Editors Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo Bull Pen Joan Alyea Editor Dale Alyca Photographer Dewey Osborn Asst Editor Jerry Bible Production Editor Mile-Hi RC Club Denver Tail Spinners Bob Adams Editor Pikes Peak RC Colorado Springs News letter Jim Scott Editor Grand Junction Modeleers Grand Junc tion Prop Wash Randy Smith President Jefco Aeromodelers Denver ]efco Flyer Stan & Edna Thornley former Editors George Utrich Editor Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder lnrerted Flyer Dave Millard Editor LAMA Longmont GregTiernan Editor Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Hi Flyer Lynnann Toogood Editor Dwight Toogood Assistant Editor daughter-father team Long live Newsletter Editors thanks work Arrzona C talilorera e Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Lanerois Ra,rrn Pales Verdes CA 90274 Auoeiete Vece-Peeeidenu Tom Hanker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 toery Cepobienco 615 Laloma Axe Modesto CA 95354 Ggenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Mikr Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boa 51 Tacton AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Lone BeatS CA 90808 Al Williemson 445 Westby Chub Vista CA 92011 Frespancy Coordinetor Harold F Jacresos 8286 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 As youve probably heard now Lake hurst NJ again off limits Nats unable obtain permission use main runway Without simply enough room San Diego Reno both talking like theyd like host Nats know AMA would like put East Coast Nats no sites forthcoming what can either San Diego Reno come up good site youre liable see another West Coast Nats AVP San Diego Al Williamson re ports hes latest AMA gold patch wearers time read will almost too late obtain hope havent missed chance support Building Fund AVP Las Vegas Tom Bunker re ports Southern Nevada Soaring Soci ety has slowed up since leader moved Texas process reorganizing watch Toms pretty busy getting set QSAA Fly-In will over read AVP Phoenix Mike Lee made trip Chino CA attend Fifth Annual 104 Model Aviation Buddy District VIII Scale representative Out gathering documentationdoes throttle back during Tora part airshow Buddys also working Dick Maher Great Lakes Model Mold Company produce con version kit T-6 make Tora Tora Zero Little Toni h-Scale Bridi kit Fox Twin Very fast maneuverable Tired hi start winch Try sometime Works great Q-Tee Pylon Championships Mike says CD Ken McSpadden managed have over two dozen manufacturers make donations contestants Since prizes distrib uted lottery everybody chance winning something eventual winner race Keith Kindrick followed Jim Lime Mike managed come third travelled Reno return visit Reno RC Club club host club recently completed 1982 AeroScale meet Considering vast amount effort manpower put forth club AMA Council approved nomination club Award Excellence guest annual officer installation ban quet order present award met airport outgoing President Phil Abbinati Phil took house relaxed talked shop prior dinner Later dinner club installed new officers also feted flier year Dick Swietzer Dick also new President gave Award Excellence certificate Phil accepted behalf entire club evening capped off raffle saw huge amount goodies given Out met Editor clubs newsletter Jeff Pond Jeff writes fine newsletter Its dozens receive read spent night Phils house kindly got up early next morning take airport thanks Phil wife fine stay need AMA booth Iss travelling quite bit lately maybe could find its way mall show Invite club meeting Its best way air gripes against AMA have questions answered costs club nothing have make trip As long have budget left Ill try fit Thermals Olaska o ana on nqion XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough tisIsict 01 Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ausociane Viv.Preedents Al Culver 1607 S non El,, Ponet5llo ID 83201 Gary Poller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vioksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chic Young 29020 1st Ave. S 34 Federal Way WA 98003 D3n Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Radrnond WA 98052 Frequency Caaedinetar Robert Bulch 16439 SE Huig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 Are getting contest dates set can get new calendar set up Remember get stuff Tom Cope Jim McCarty ASAP will have scheduling meeting Northwest EXPO 83 Bob Pfeiffer has promised better room year both contest work Dis trict XI meeting Only two months left get ready next edition fine show Come EXPO come District meeting would like meet Changes again necessary seems Steve Riley got offer couldnt refuse has left town Now outside missing Steve will taken over FF Contest Board spot Ernie Linn sentenced Wichita need someone step during crucial time Fortunately Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Drive East Redmond WA 98052 has consented step Free Flighters should read rules proposals contact Kevin feelings As read first round votes will have taken time now filing cross-proposals getting necessary information him further action fact something concerned rules making oc curs prior issuance next rule book should consider have either put about rule rule change crossproposal file get forms youve finished send copy relevant Contest Board member Add some thinking will help Contest Board member understand change may well sway him thinking Too times rule changes happen either little no input member ship large leads bad rule changes bad rules time would like introduce Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 981 33 Dave will AVP Control Line matters Since very ac tive contest goers already aware high level activity sport does fine job editing newsletter Se attle Skyraiders no newcomer get ting out information will rely Dave keep informed what happening CL circles Speaking CL Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 would like hear others Salem area would interested getting gether group fly CL share ups downs Mikes phone 364-8593 Speaking contests since lead time between write appears print wish effort announced column must get least three months ahead Now get magazine should around first December will have time get ready annual insanity put Dis down river Corvallis happens Jan uary 1 year assume will happen again year want come call Jim Trump ask its may cold could also lot fun Might clear head too Further north little later will come Annual Polar Bear Contest SRAC Seattle Last year contest Pattern fun fly events held third weekend March location Sno homish Model Airport near Snohomish WA Since will TWENTIETH Annual event Im sure Bill Painter group have already made plans years bashso get ready August have month saw last annual fun fly barbeque hap pen Mt Rainier clubs neat field some south Puyallup going chore announce am happy announce plans develop tract fell through MRRCS may yet have land own Next years Hog Hollar will held rest have Don Rice still has chance pig estimation entitled just basis showing us execute rolling nine Oh good contestlots prizes lots food lots good times together also very fortunate have Don Connell demonstrate us kind flying looks discharges duties safety officer Boeing Hawks contestants camped field during weekend some showing up Thursday very lovely spot may have bring 357 Magnum take care bees Just sidelight word went out MRRCS lost field RAMS immediately offered use new field near Auburn fine thing RAMS reaffirms faith look out other Anyway MARCs took possession trophy next year MRRCS plotting revenge Maybe RAMS HAWKs will prevail interested watch announcement next years date Its great contest excellent ribs Satur day night barbeque newsletters get club Montana indicate high level contest activ ity clubs want announce contests get dates places Ill include As matter fact clubs put mall shows usu ally winter far know draw lots enthusiastic spectators people can show responsible persons have fascinating hobby support can expect whenever looking place fly being hassled because noise other less legitimate reasons PR very necessary pect what since visible need ideas about PR efforts contact Geoff Styles HQ Geoff very able person can help PR ideas well flying site ideas problems Late September brings annual Lake Vancouver water follies Usually weather cooperates have excellent fun fly Although clouds year again good weather until last flight morbidly curious day punc tuated few spectacular crashes Dick Hansen wiped out Heinkel Don Anderson reduced new quicky rubble bright side Jerry Holcomb got electric powered Wigeon off water first time Actually four flights bird end flying Jerry confided matter finding best prop Don Martin kept streak going cant re member wasnt flying meets brought Dolphin worked fine soon got few kinks worked out Speaking getting magazine getting around first monthor least during first week 10 dayslet HQ know Im sure printer sends out plenty time may able help problem consistent time would like wish members District XI very happy holiday season hope can look ward prosperous very enjoyable New Year flight Free Flighter should max CL flight should fast est pleasing have done kills under RC pilots pillow should news new frequencies paraphrase bitHAPPY FLYING TO ALL TO ALL GOOD FLIGHT January 1983 105 JUNIO Box FLIGHT] ED WHITTE 176 WaIl St Sta New York NV 100050 Fun Fundamentals least half enjoyment sport simple model comes getting fly getting fly well fundamentals simple fun-type model airplane exactly same large complicated model matter same full-sized man-carry ing airplane airplanes little ones big ones work same way So dont expect so-called simple model just take off fly itself has checked out trimmed adjusted flight just like its big brothers Before considers fundamentals model hand has check mod el itself see has adequately decent equipment read model airplane equipment vhich work Require ments decent equipment' 1 Light Weight 2 Adequate Strength 3 True Flying Surfaces Dont expect worthwhile flights model way overweight its class Dont expect survive long structurally weak cannot Withstand handling landing flight loads respect please re member heavy doesnt mean strong Dont expect good flights wing stabil izer fin warped badly point however slight warps noticed dont automatically work out since warps come two varieties 1 helpful 2 doub ly harmful Given requirements because rather useless check fundamen tals now ready take look real guts model order prepare flight IJALAM POINT BALANCE As shown above balance STICK model wing otherwise complete cluding propeller rubber motor Mark Balance Point motor stick soft felt pen Now glue wing strut tubes other permanent wing mounting device wing centered over Balance Point wing specifically located see dia- gram above flying scale model add clay nose tail almost always nose Balance Point 50% wing location balancing such model should complete wing pro peller rubber place ANG L ES three important angles check looking model side 11 Wing should approximate two degree positive leading edge up angle inci dence 2 Stabilizer should approxtiate degree negative leading edge down angle incidence 3 Propeller should pulling straight forward pulling downwards perhaps two degrees Down Thrust model balanced properly no need shift wing back forth did old days adjustments should able made wing stabilizer increasing decreasing angles incidence may prove necessary test flown goes props thrust line too now almost ready start flight trim Up point NO flights glides should have made First however noticed warps wing stabilizer fin now time leave remove Warping flying surfaces way trim models inad vertent warps can helpful harmful twice over Flight Patterns depend kind model youre flying Indoor models must circle order stay flying site Out door models should also circle straight line flights can made Light weight Indoor Duration models always flown torque left since model naturally tries roll away re sultant turn left reaction opposite rotation propeller torque heavier Indoor Flying Scale Bos tonian models sometimes flown right IF indoor flying site has high ceil ing Outdoor Free Flight models types should flown right under power glide model usually made circle left circling right glide also sometimes done Now lets finally look model front size up dratted warps left wing thats the right look model front warped leading edge up more look towards tip trailing edge down wing said have WASH-IN little bit 1/16 1/8 might repeat might useful hold up providing lift left wing counter torque Too much WASH-IN however will result extra desired lift too much un desireable DRAG cause just opposite effect other words too much WASH-IN will hold turn sharply left left wing warped leading edge down trailing edge up has WASH-OUT means TROUBLE little WASH-OUT left wing will cause drop whip model around down left right wing the left looking model front WASH-OUT can helpful too much WASH-IN devil Removing warps difficult light weight models heavier models tissue has shrunk doped often cause warps correctfon much difficult Steamingthewing over kettle twisting wing both hands opposite direction warp can help removed steam will return partway its original shape overtwist hold several minutes after removing steam can also quick ly brush acetone thin dope twist wing described steam Ac tually building wings should doped very thin dope pinned weighted flat wont twist dope dries shrinks Dras tic action may required warp refuses come out may necessary crack wing spars reglue wing held flat empennage gets same treat ment Okay flying surfaces straightened out mild friendly warps test glide/fly model enough winds rub ber motor take up slack plus little Adjust model bit bit less incidence wing and/or stab accord ing whether stalls dives stall course requires less incidence winds model stalls under power continues glide right model needs Down Thrust Glue small sliver wood top nose block bend prop bearing down too much test flight model flying straight little side thrust can added time too turning model will also reduce its tendency stall whole fin rear rudder can also offset bent help turn model foregoing makes flight trimming sotrnd little too easy actually takes understanding what adjustment does patience making small adjustment time persistence Always keep mind relationship angles propeller wing stabilizer indicated desired wing/stabilizer differ ence decalage about 3 degrees does measure quite impossible accurately read protractor held up against model answer having picture mind what degree amounts wing has chord three inches requires piece 1/8 square balsa under leading edge incidence de grees incidence assuming refer ence line parallel top body Go ahead actually draw out right now piece paper Measure resultant angle protractor will find just about three degrees model stalls 1/8 incidence replace piece 3/32 square will reduce inci dence about two degrees important thing always aware prop/wing/ stab angular relationship changes make fact should have mental picture angles plus downthrust wash-in wash-out side thrust rudder setting tail tilt Tail Tilt Yep tail tilt Thats still another way adjust models turn giving washin left stabilizer helps indoor model avoid stalls its power burst - well have get advanced techniques another session * ** * Keep Youll succeed See next month 106 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/01
Page Numbers: 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106
Press ReleaseFrank Ebling mixture pride regret announce retirement FRANK EHLING Pride because Frank going another phase long distinguished career model aviation regret because Academy will no longer have pleasure working him day-to-day basis Frank has decided change direction life Wednesday October 13 1982 retired devote efforts free-lance design work industry model aviation publications says has hundreds good designs left him will mak ing new inroads modeling industry magazines Frank started Academy July 1960 mainly because asked assist Annual National Champion ship Nats soon became invaluable remained Techinical Director over 22 years members Academy staff wish him very best everything sure Academy members will feel same way about man has prominent marvelous hobby since 1 920s Expressiorns appreciation contact services can mailed him 11004 Harding Road Laurel MD 20810 Tele phone 301/490-3665 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting Oct 23-24 following summarizes actions fall AMA Executive Council meeting Arling ton VA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting January 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 should also noted District X VP present provided number written votes advance meeting appleid applicable 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 Ml VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO AVP-X Betty Stream substituting Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP XI Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Presi dent Clifton Von Kann initially NAA Executive Director Ev Langworthy Guests Eugene Shelkey National Soaring Society President District III AVP John Vogel NSS Secretary/Treasurer John Preston District IV AVP Lillian Worth Don Godfrey IMAA President Bill Wilbur IMAA Safety Officer Jim Alley IMAA repre sentative District X attended various lengths time whole meeting Present HQ executive staff Miche line Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Gisele Jackson AMA Comptroller regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 am January 1983 93 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-president Vice-Presidents FLASH FCC Has Approved New RC FrequenciesDetails Next Month Frank Ehling MIVIM s echnical Director retired October 13 get back model designing flying bowed out daily grind after 22 years dedicated AMA service greatest prolific model designers perhaps famous simplest AMA Cub better known Delta Dart President chaired meeting featured largest Executive Council agenda AMAs history resulting votes 36 motions plus three amendments motions follows 1 Nats Executive Committee Authority motion give committee authority decide Nats site locations whether combined separate failed 3-9 receive majority support Districts 3 7 EVP against 1 24568911 EDabstained NAA 2 Special Joint Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee approved 9-3 except Districts 1 211 NAA abstained meeting will Washington DC area December 11 ex plore decide matters concerning 1983 future Nats 3 Expansion Scholarship Program fund ing $10000 per year $25000 approved 2-1 0 Only Districts 7 9 favor NAA abstained 4 1982 Scholarships total $9500 approved 9-1 distributed six winners 1 2 3 4 7 911 ED NAA against 5 abstained 68 EVP 5 Standing Rules Bylaws new section concerning election officers approved unanimously new section explains officers get elected what years since change 2 3 year terms office 6 7 Special Interest Groups MACA CL Combat NFFS Free Flight NCS CL Carri er NSS RC Soaring approved unani mously Note although some groups qualified previously new criteria 1981 re quire requalification 8 1983 FAI General Conference pro posal National Aeronautic Associa tion financially support its hosting event approved 4-10 3 ED EVP NAA against 1 2 4 5 6 7 8910 11 9 New Membership proposal estab lish day Junior membership contests $1 also permit contest adult membership $10 approved 8-5 2 5 7 8 9 ED EVP NAA against 134611 9a Senior Day Membership An amendment include Seniors previous motion $2 approved unanimously 9b Delete Day Open Membership An aniendment drop special adult member ship motion 9 approved 5-6 2 3 4 6 11 against 1 5 8 9 ED EVP abstained 7 NAA 10 lOa Instant Memberships Anamended proposal authorize elected AMA officers accept dues payments immediately effec tive including insurance coverage new renewal memberships approved 7-7 3 6 8 9 ED EVP NAA against 1 2 4 5 7 11 Pres amendemnt add such authority renewal well new members approved 8-4 2 3 5 6 8 9 ED NAA against 14711 abstained EVP 11 Instant New Memberships proposal similar motion 10 new members approved 112 2 3 4 6 7 89 11 ED EVP NAA against 15 12 World Championships Budget 1983 RC Aerobatic event preliminary budget developed AMA HQ approved unanimously means US offer host event can presented Paris FAI meeting December 13 FF Committee Meeting proposal funding in-person meeting Free Flight Team Selection Committee approved 9-4 amended below 2 3 4 5 711 ED EVP NAA against 1 6 8 9 13a Funding Limit An amendment limit AMAs share above meeting cost matching funds one-half amount needed travel lodging balance come FF Team Program Fund other sources approved 9-4 2 3 5 7 9 11 ED EVP NAA against 1 4 6 8 14 IMAA Safety Code proposal sub mit safety code International Mini ature Aircraft Association AMA Safety Committee recommendation concerning possible adoption AMA approved unanimously 15 CL Combat Funding approved 10-2 approve funding future Combat World Championship teams include chanic pilot same basis other team members 1 2 3 4 7 911 ED EVP NAA against 5 8 abstained 6 16 CL Scale Team Funding ap proved unanimously unusually high model box shipment costs form Moscow USA would reimbursed Team Manager due situation being under control team being mercy USSR airline personnel 17 Engine Rule Approval cases documentation requirements concerning en gines competition approved unani mously appropriate Contest Board Chairman would determine rule complied 18 19 Junior/Senior Reclassification motion return youth age classifications 16 21 tabled pending further feed back membership tabling ex cept District 6 abstained 20 Life Member Patch approved unanimously provide Life Members special cloth emblem similar author ized AMA officers 21 Lake Charles Nats Nats Executive Committee recommendation Lake Charles LA site 1983 Nats ap proved 5-6 4 7 8 ED EVP against 1 2 3 5 911 abstained 6 22 1983 Nats Location approved 7-5 table decision until after motion 25 also see motion 26 28 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 against 4 7 11 ED EVP ab stained NAA 23 Nats Entry Fee reduction ap proximately 25% basic event fee approved 7-5 1 23 811 EVP NAA against 4 5 79 ED abstained 6 24 Nats RC Trophies proposal change 82 policy providing tro phies same basis events would provide 10 trophies RC Pattern Pylon Soaring event Best junior Best Senior such event approved 4-1 0 1 2 3 EVP against 456789 10 11 ED NAA 25 Special Nats Meeting approved 9-1 have special meeting Execu tive Council Nats Executive Commit tee December 11-12 DC area discuss aspects future Nats planning operations 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 ED EVP against 6 11 26 New York Nats motion ap proved 7-4 hold 1983 Nats primarily Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn August 1-8 RC Soaring Free Flight Indoor Outdoor events elsewhere 1 2 3 5 7 10 11 against 4 89 ED abstained 6 EVP Note see motion 28 Found RC trainer type model San Bruno Mountain area Brisbane CA near San Francisco No identification other numbers wing have connected AMA member num bers seem meaningless AMA42 78606N Anyone wishes claim model may contacting AMA HQ finder Mr RexUpp 1000 Thornton Way CA qS19R 27 Open House Nats motion offer special Nats entry fees $50 Open $20 Senior $10 Junior $10 additional late entry no additional event fees advance late entry 1983 approved 8-1 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 11 against EVP abstained 4 6 ED 28 Reconsider Motions 26 27 ap proved 10-2 NY Open House Nats decisions reconsidered until December 11-12 Special Nats Meeting Mo tion 25 12 345 69 11 ED EVP against 7 8 29 Special Rule Order motion permit except priority items introduc tion discussion agenda items motion vote until following meeting approved 7-6 1235911 ED against 467 8 10 EVP 30 Effective Date Insurance approved unanimously make AMAs surance coverage effective upon receipt HQ except instant memberships CDs contests Executive Council mem acceptance 31 Lodging Reimbursement ap proved 8-3 authorize Council members use single rooms extra cost 1 2 7 8 9 11 ED EVP against 35 10 ab stained 46 32 Salary Confidentiality approved 7-5 HQ release publish salaries unless specifically approved Executive Council 2 579 11 ED EVP against 1 3 4 6 8 33 34 VP Budget An increase hudget $2000 $1200 approved 4-5 8 9 11 EVP against 1 2 3 5 10 abstained 4 6 7 ED An increase $1400 proposed approved 9-1 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 ED EVP against 5 abstained 4 6 7 35 Special HQ Loans principle authorizing special loans help AMA em ployees relocate new HQ building site outside DC subject specific approval such loan upon presentation details Council approved 7-4 2 37 9 11 ED EVP against 1568 36 Next Meeting approved 6-5 have next regular meeting Council Anaheim CA conjunction Hobby Industry America HIA show Saturday january 29 1983 con finued page 97 94 Model Aviation month am excerpting article appeared Modulator newsletter Pioneer RC Club Santa Clara CA Al though article critical operation Nats editor Drew Allen does give credit crew trying hard Read com ments number comments have gleaned variety newsletters published other clubs two three items appear consistently seem stand out Foremost seems dismay con testants flew Pattern organized contest did very best could resources available ARE TO BE COMMENDED FOR TRY ING HARD contestants apparently satisfied much less justice judging supposed go six rounds went five therefore everyone re ceived equal exposure different judges called MANDATORY language AMA rule book Considerable unhappi ness reported over fact AMA rule book uses language FORCES RE QUIRES equal judging exposure AMA national organization hosts con test does follow its own mandatory language Perhaps out will come change rules wording will seek equal exposure judges use such words SHALL carry man datory force Charley Reed Editor KCRC Contacts summed up way ones intention attend Nats visit other fliers fly once pleasure certainly would enjoy want see rate other fliers country forget As see two sides con test First course contestants organize judge work contestants can play very real vital part contest Just try hold contest no judges see far get So philosophy go con test best GRATEFUL out sitting hot sun hours end watching us fly can have good time playing Maybe doesnt come out exactly Maybe some elements unfairness creep time time SO WHAT fact matter life unfair times desire fairness ourselves NO GUARANTEES ANYWHERE will always receive So irness falls laps can fume fret holler develop ulcers can accept part life grate ful gracious have done best behalf outcome less expected right expect fact practice contest after flight turn judges say Thank working can play may win much enjoy hope around also hope next year hold Nats Lakehurst NJ training pilots AWACS planes may prevent base being available Nats So Lake Charles LA Seguin TX back-up sites writers first Nats exposure Riverside 1977 recall discussion HIGH LEVEL officer AMA very disappointed attendance Riverside complaining because few attend ed because AMA lost much money California Nats However Nats since has lower attendance Riverside Nats has lost money am aware bad mouthing areas Apparently years attendance around 700 about half Riverside tendance second time Nats held past four years Kinda makes wonder Maybe AMA would reconsider come back Riverside another Nats Its time again WEST COAST NATS Thanks Drew Pioneer RC Club saying well argument have personally article ref erence losing money Nats Much pre ferred word cost event natural function Academy am just playing words Either way look evolutionary change Nats format over next several years WANTED recent letter Dave Peltz indicates San Fernando Valley Silent Fliers Antelope Valley Soaring Association Southern Nevada Soaring Society looking volunteer club take over now very prestigious meet TWO METER WORLD CUP Historically meet has held mid-winter West Coast Now clubs feel should moved around country Sounds like great opportunity club get its name known great service Soaring same time club interested has skills resources necessary run large inter national-style RC Soaring contest perhaps ought consider putting next World Cup Its work rewarding Write NOW Ed Slobod 9626 Jellico Northridge CA 91325 call him 213 349-4758 Hurry Ill close relatively short column two pictures sad report two pictures Don Edberg Alex Bower two members 1983 FAI F3B Soaring Team Sorry no pic ture available Mark Smith third team member sad note addressed fine East Coast enthusiasts dearly want Nats held area Again Nats Executive Committee its meeting October 16 voted overwhelming ly go Lake Charles LA Mine vote dissension Lakehurst refused us its command ing officer Floyd Bennett Field NY Westover AFB MA both lacked facilities Free Flight Indoor Committee yet willing separate events own attempts secure Niagara Falls AFB fell short due refusal local property owner allow usage site vital Nats location So seems same situation East Coast Nats site FAI Free Flighters same areaattempting find perfect site Please guys gals keep looking AMA owes us Januaryl98395 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 port NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Don Edberg Alex Bower Vi 7 11i1R9 Executive VPs Ripen Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just returned quarterly visit AMA Headquarters Washington DC can report everything peachy Everybody hard work trying make AMA better organization See lady picture below Mrs Lou Ward Public Relations Secretary answers directly PR top man Geoff Styles Lou used work AMA long time ago 1966 1969 asked things changed indi cated surprise delight Academys amazing growth past 13 years does following 1 sees SHOWGRAM printed monthly 2 keeps track Airshow Teams reports activities HIA matches funds work 1981 HIA contributed some 1 1000 3 keeps up Building Fund patches plaques pins forth 4 helps clubs ac quire flying sites mails out flying site film Plane Place Perfect Day Jay Gerber 5and creates displays also hobby shops See distinguished gentleman right above important Contest Coordinators FF Wallace Johnson gets real quiet like means hes thinking day now hes getting ready say something attractive lady hiding behind him wife Betty knows Buckets Johnson gets ready say something its time get out way pretty girl next him Luedean Larkin Shes afraid Buckets body man behind Jim Larkin Hes coming Out til its safe can come out now james. PEP Bobby Betz New Orleans crank ing up gasoline powered Zipper big Florida Old Timer Contest last week Its Forster 29 think know FIRST recognized model airplane builder won Radio Control contest country want meet him following picture legendary Chet Lanzo Valley City OH FIRST AMA NAA member achieve recognition win Nationals United States man right Chester Lanzo year 1937 Chets airplane wiggled little time hit transmitter hc awarded first prize RC next year Good Brothers Walt Bill made history model under better control first Chet first Good model day reposes Smithsonian Institution Chets ORIGINAL FIRST RC model ever right hand Chet flying model couple weeks ago mailed picture photo still has original Brown Jr motor merely towing up powered winch Chet revered Free Flight circles 1936 RECORD BREAKER 8 model Scale Lanzo Puss Moth 1940 folding prop Lanzo Stick model Old Timer contests etc list goes on Society An tique Modelers SAM has recognized model officially labeled 'RC-1 halls fame legends fa mous fliers no name sacred hallowed Chet Lanzo See next month. 96 Model Aviation 4L fr Men arent ones enjoy hobby ladies children fly models too Sometimes ignored wives little kids fly RC planes time someone encour ages has patience show five important fliers Birming ham RC Club LR Michael Kolter Mrs Debra Morton Wayne Campbell Mrs Carolyn Kolter Carrie Morton Michael age 10 has flown fathers 049 powered Cox Cessna Centurion Mother Carolyn picture has successfully handled Flight-Craft Streak times Both Debra Carrie age 8 can fly Quickie 500 Michaels father Ron learned fly same Centurion son hobby everyone can enjoy Look around youll see. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 New RC Frequencies Last outlook going printer AMAs petition new RC fre quencies actuallyfinallyon FCCs official hearing agenda November 4 expected immediately after press time good news would forthcoming hearing Receipt FCCs meeting agenda no tice came right middle false nation wide rumors FCC cancelled action AM As petition rumors resulted phone calls AMA HQ people worried spent lot time reassuring situation still alive favorable Confusing pic ture previous information said petition did need hearing internal approval procedure would prevail turned out incorrect hearing notice came out next issue Model via fion maga zine others should contain good news details new frequencies will called channels will become available also color coding used color chart has prepared AMAs PR department publication far wide Duplicate negatives being made press time model magazines reprints scheduled mailing AMA clubs AMA officers RC industry other information centers Therefore unless something peculiar re sults FCC hearing AMAers RC modelers can expect tremendous Christ mas present form interference relief due availability new frequen cies AMA has worked project years payoff seems just around corner probably hand time read Cautious optimism pre vailed over Halloween weekend Thanksgiving Day would truly some thing RCers could thankful Frank Ehling AMA News photo press release provide basics news about Frank Eblings recent retirement AMA Head quarters service theres much tell came AMA Headquarters quietly left same wayno fanfare parties Back 1960 AMA Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols asked Frank Ebling help run 61 Nationals Frank did stayed working AMA Headquarters 20 years longer title Technical Director meant employee knew about contests rules records over years did other things including stint advertising director AMA started publishing its own maga zine 1975 Frank also seen years AMAs National Championships connection hobby shop trophy operations resident advisor comsultant common sense maker AMA office operation deflated pretentious overly ambitious ideas constantly put com plex subjects simple practical terms Frank came up ingenious ways save raise money especially AMA really broke the mid-i 960s time developed promoted AMAs Dump Deficit campaign over years since has raised thousands dollars Nats sponsorships An AMA Fellow 1966 member Model Aviation Hall Fame Frank also received AMAs Distinguished Service Award 1970 FAIs Paul Tessandier highly prestigious award Well liked other AMA employees Frank Ehling will sorely missed will far away Frank will continue AMA Museum Curator duties parttime basis needed has offered set up establish museum AMAs new building will ready moved January Frank got settled HQ joined staff 1964 made transition much easier might have wont same him wont replaced will simply have learn continue him wont easy Hes kind AMA Travelers As result AMA team selection pro grams lot AMA members get go lot places year typically AMA sends teams officials three World Champion ships money comes AMAs FAI Fund FAI stands Federation Aeronautique oternationale governing body sport aviation just aeromod el log AMA-FAI Fund provided allocation $1 adult AMA mem bers dues fund pays World Champi onship entry fees team practice sessions over-ocean transportation team manager ex penses model box transportation also dues National Aeronautic Association has overall FAI franchise sport aviation activities USA year sent teams World Cham pionships Reno NV US hosted RCScalej Sweden Control Line Precision Aerobatics Combat Team Racing Speed Romania Indoor Russia Control Line Scale $1 dues allocation provides means whereby adult AMA members support aeromodelers represent USA inter national events own form Olympics type support program works well minimum cost begging solicitation much part other sports Theres noth ing plush extravagant about support provides basics AMA member can try team spot knowl edge will have go get bank loan go broke get World Championships FLASH FCC Has Approved New RC Frequencies Details Next Month. Synopsis conrinued page 94 Other Actions number other items received attention consensus show hands otherwise unrecorded votes Elections agreed candidate could run two offices simultaneously could accept either won both b Executive Director Salary Execu tive Directors salary reviewed required contract retroactive cost living increase 82 approved well combined cost living merit increase 83 c Editor Patches addition patch newsletter editors provided auto matically clubs place previous special request policy approved patch similar other club officers d Budget 1982 financial statement preliminary budget 1982 re viewed action 83 budget sub ject revision approval January meeting e Awards Distinguished Service approved Tom Hutchinson posthu mus f EVP Reports Executive VP provid ed details HQ expenses connection Nats World Championships also Council expenses year noted privileges employees volunteers different concerning travel lodging costs g Committee Reports given specific action resulting except reported motions voted Scholar ship Frequency Building Fund Film Projects CD Qualifications Bylaws Noise Nats Pro cedures Nats Executive Special Interest Groups FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident January 1983 97 AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consist ing over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meetjng increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable de posit must included film requested full list informa tion order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washing ton DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope Connecticut Maine 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo Diotrict Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aeciuee Vica4meidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NaalnuaNH 030W Don ram PG Box 182873 Herrnoge Lo. Ounbury MA02332 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Fl Norwalk CT 06850 Don llaeb 113 Fairvew Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coceajinmnen George Wilson 318 Fisher St. WOlpol MA 02181 Over course next year am go ing ask Associate Vice-Presi dents District 1 write column ex press what see concerns well problems areas Below column written Al Novotnik Associate VP representing Eastern Connecticut area can see prime interest young people ability acquire retain flying fields Over past month informed will unable use Lakehurst Na tionals site have continuous com munication John Byrne District 2 John Worth Executive Director President John Grigg feel very strongly should make effort select site east Nationals competi tion suggestion breaking Nationals RC Control Line may make pos sible select site will continuously work very hard effort know have total support District 1 members bring Nationals East Coast site complete Associate VP representa tion state have appointed Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardner ME AVP Maine Dennis President Kenne bec Valley Aviators active organ izing Maine Symposium past year am pretty sure Dennis will give us proper representation State Maine area phone rings answer its Ed Izzo would like write district column next month can turn leader down Sure Two things came mind would like talk about junior flier can get youngsters interest ed hobby remember years ago growing up model clubs schools other clubs outside just seemed quite few youngsters building models True rubber-powered kind old solid models Im sure now young sters building plastic models What Im talk ing about boy goes out fly ing field dont see too Theres Control Line Free Flight Indoor modeling keep hobby really going youngsters must culti vated again has done present day modelers junior members flying clubs plenty help local hobby shop owner think thing possibly has kept youngsters away see modern RC plane fly thats what would like have Now cost some radios getting little less expensive price maybe will stimulate terest youngster still needs direction older modelers some help local clubs parents local hobby shops young fellows girls will re introduced World Model Aircraft Being resident Fairfield County southern Connecticut Id like tell some problems RC flier area Flying sites premium three four clubs have kinds restrictions flying times flying instance club uses part park ing lot state park restrictions have ce available Sep tember til May summer months everFone wants fly no weekend flying evenings providing too people park can fly six oclock until dusk doesnt give too much time club has over 100 members have lookout another field just isnt anything restricted times club manages have Old Timer Contest Giant Scale few fun fly events Another club area has similar problem use section property owned run town Because New Jesry New Yok II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Aedete V1cePradenne Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Dreads 8 Willow Ave. Pincanawey NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Or. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Ad. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 208 Wrodemere Ad Syracuse NY 13219 Frequency Coerdmator George Myers 70 Proe4siil Farm Ad Hickavilia NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time column reaches site 83 Nats will have chosen next report having November 19th submission deadline appearance February 1983 issue Model Aviation will receive tween December 27 January 3 shall have say about Nats site selection procedures generally have undertaken respect East Coast Nats struggle 'struggle' has particular Due inability Nvy early point time 'guar antee AMA 'exclusive' use vitally-needed 2-mile-plus runway- Lake hurst first week August 1983 must sadly report reluc tantly forced eliminate Lakehurst possible site 83 Nats Fortunately have some time considering other sites backup alternatives Lakehurst include such locations Willow Grove Pennsylvania Naval Air Center Westover AFB Massachusetts Stewart Field West Point NY Right now negotiating use Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY point third week Oc used very large estate privately own ed facility has very large house used wedding receptions other large gatherings something taking place no flying allowed A-gain takes place weekends flying site usually very sparse given time will see plenty modelers far away another town club also flies town property restricted no flying ball games progress other town activities Plus flying over salt water very large piece property area has purchased state highway clubs went after per mission use until started construction because state let town control space until actually going used highway local parks commission turned down club use flying model airplanes because few neighboring people complained too dangerous too noisy few problems have Flying real dedication hobby guess boils down theres will theres way fellows acres acres fields have good time flying tober prospects quite encouraging So see considering NUMEROUS locations East Coast Nats simply concentrating solely upon single possibility Harold Goldklank Reporting death fine gentleman-modeler presents chal lenge precedent Mere words inadequate express grief shock realization shall have go Goldy Kiank intimates SOB Sons Brooklyn fondly referred him Goldy what kindness decency goodness human being about matchless wit sense humor endeared him everyone fortunate enough have known him numbered thousands Goldy belonged Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS well SOB indebted PARCS member Jerry Behrens following warm moving tribute Goldy straight heart of Goldys fellow club members Dear Friends beloved Goldy gone completed last round October 3 Although above average modeler lifelong competition flier Harold will best remembered fellow modelers across country Great Goldy good guy super keen wit privileged know him later years spent delightful hours laughing stories bygone contests also favorites After calling Figure 8 started maneuver something went wrongthe plane looped dove ground Goldy turned judges said Figure 9 complete other antics made him legend Nats competition Yes really Harold Goldklankl guess Heaven needed some laughter took him upstairs will 98 Model Aviation AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative Ithe associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite dearly remembered us model aviators Heaven Harold its top people hey Happy Landings up Jerry PARCS' Jerry has provided following photo Goldy second right reading rudder nose Al Sager Jerry Phil Cushman Mike race Joe Kovel photo shot Floyd Bennett Field 9 May 1982 John Zaic collection Joe Kove Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC logo heads interest ing newsletter club entitled Plane Crazy News sports Control Line handle aimed RC transmitter has smil ing face thus leaving little doubt multi-interest club limited just RC activities also embraces SAM Scale Rubber Helicopter Boats October report due space-limiting restrictions did mention fact June 6 ERMAC also held AA meet field other RC covered TriCounty RC Club Militown NJ As reported Flypaper its newsletter edited John Donnelly Al Kessner club has again proven its worthiness send ing donation Memorial Scholarship Fund Advanced Exploration Space US Air Force Academy memory Major Cecil Snyder Ill son club member Cecil Snydr lost life crash T-38 during flight tween Edwards AFB Wright-Patterson AFB North Jersey Radio Control Club North Jersey Radio Control Club orga nized 1952 under capable leader ship President Bill McClure has become outstanding clubs District II September 121982 club held its first annual open house Brush wood Pond Model Airport located Skylands State Park Ringwood NJ thank NJRCC publicity director Jim Dunkerly fot following report quoted part Open House great success Over 30 local residents others joined 20 North Jersey Radio Control Club members relaxing Sunday after noon Club members entertained con tinuous flying exhibition lasting over two hours Bill McClure club President Master Ceremonies gave running commentary description over clubs public address system also display over 50 RC miniature aircraft size shape description Trainers Sailpianes Scale Sport Pattern aircraft lined up see Toward end flying exhibition raffle organized children came visit two picked try hands flying RC model airplane little help clubs Instructor Treasurer John Deneke succeeded Local residents Kerry McQuarrie age 11 Matthew Mazzola age 5 both Ringwood resi dents lucky winners really en joyed flying time' NJRCC meets Liewelyn Street Fire House Hawthorne NJ second fourth Friday 830 pm potential members invited visit Brushwood Pond Flying Field further information phone Bill McClure 201 445-0361 Jim supplied photo John Deneke engaged svorthy function Bill McClure mike Keep up good work NJRCC Mercer County Radio Control Society thanks club long standing located area Trenton NJ has providing us copies its fine newsletter Propwash Norman Poinsett Lawrenceville NJ currently Editor MCRCS complimented its safe successful flight demonstration operations connection Expo Mercer County Airport May 16 1982 Anyone Rubber answer re sounding YOU BET-THERE IS ex ample preceding photobottom cen teris friend long-standing Ed Beshar holding Twin-Pusher Old Time Eagles Aero Picnic Lincroft New Jersey 29 August same time place Seymour Leona Hertzon engaging strands just before impressive flight Alan Mkitarian Palmyra NJ still packing turns AMA RC Contest Board Chair man Joe Friend preparing flight Lin croft NJ January 1983 99 Port Washington Aerodrome morning October 3 attended fly-in latest model airport provided Nassau County NY shot runway cliffs farther away think Eastern States Championships afternoon October 3 drove down Princeton NJ attend annual classic Central Jersey RC Club usual outstanding event entrants phenomenal weather Bob Fiorenze im pressed throngs spectacular Ducted Fan flights Watch out Bob Violett Word Wise planning contest 1983 newly-revised Coordi nators Guidelines must reading concerned Start page 5 Official Model Aircraft Regulations 1982 1983 read black dots appearing before certain headings indicate presence new material has added since last edition Bible particular terest contest planners provisions paragraphs headed Traditional Con tests Acceptance Sanction Applica tions Order Acceptance suggested ALL sections read also STUDIED avoid misunderstanding resultant grief GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Viiglnia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhigll Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vica-Peeaidasts Joe Eibee 36980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Pluharty 504 1st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Hetman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird JacksOn 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane S-ottdale PA 15683 month November brings end preparations Vegas 82 around household opportunity spend some time doing other things such further work AMA RC flight training film other projects mailbag month little thin typical flying season winds down District III sure brought very interesting letter Bob Lyle will print its entirety pleased learn through col umn Model viation recap tured Masters Pattern crown 1982 Nats quite feat winner Nats am sure have reason proud Congratulations think would feel won four first place trophies Nats Are aware yet Gil Morris Columbus OH did just that Colum bus District III Oh know made disclaimer stating could get too involved CL FF Indoor areas Too involvedhow about little involved personal belief could change name monthly blurb Dis trict III Report Browns RC News Views unable include District Ill winners mention especially good ole Dave Brown attended Nats published daily paper containing previous days results published 1982 national Headquarters keeping news shame Remem ber Gil won four first places Free Flight did receive crumb eighth ninth places RC recognized know have having first class Free Flight contests several years back yard Wright Field dont believe have seen crowd have think am asking break Control Liners Free Flighters Indoor people am notjust fairness have lived years expect RC Brown change things now Whew Tbats quite letter Bob will probably surprise find agree part simple facts matter cant report what dont know cant expected know groups dont inform example last year Wright Field area B ap parently locked up tighter drum resulting cancellation threat can cellation meets site found out about problem CIA Informer newsletter Central Indiana Aeromodel ers still dont know latest status situation would hope District Ill FF clubs would keep informed such drastic problems report primarily RC activities district report pri marily activities personally take part due particular desire rather result being informed what going other areas few clubs send information time time CL FF activities except Flying Dutchmen CL Club Pennsyl vania few submit material kind column Most months Im scratching around something put column input source especially FF CL would welcome couple months ago reported little FAI Pylon race Pennsylvania first held US since drastic rule changes wasnt event dont fly event Dave Latsha sent note about reported Nats competed RC Pattern processed transmitters RC events attended NSRCA Rules Committee meeting attended Executive Council meeting etc etc no way could keep up results events other necessary items also did manage spend little time CL fliert Nats show up FF site 20 miles away would have impossible scoreboard Nats HQ 2-3 days behind times RC Pattern would assume better event run 20 miles away use current information supplied FF CL clubs district month except letter obviously column would look like short need input column format change significantly would real ly find nice change have too much report other VPs claim have cant happen unless get input district would best could time get material around 10th 15th month doesnt get lost shuffle around send Ill re port otherwise will same old colu inn Thanks PS column written day after crashed new Vegas airplanes due stupidity forgot screw eleva tor outputarm strikes bit harsh Im sorry Life hell t Congratulations Gil Morris won four first place trophies Nats also won MeNeill Cup high time FAI Power Delaware District Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirginIa DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vica-Presideot 607 Pohite Drige Machaoicsville VA 23111 Aoaoaata ViaPrdasts Wayne Abarnenlty 9205 Carandon 3 u04 Marlboro MD 20870 Sob Champine 205 Tpton Rd Ninwport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Baechwood CttarlottesVilla VA 22901 V Sill Halms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scotoy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Eleira Court PaIls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Moclosoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Soaning 19191 485-5966 months column being written Charlie Spear AVPs North Carolina certainly appreciate Chuck letting us tell yall something about annual fun fly held year first weekend October Starting early 1960s member Jim Thrift Winston-Salem Radio Control Club presented 'Follies' year became bigger its fame spread Much clubs sorrow Jim passed away 1977 Normally loss member large organization isnt usually felt unless per son clubs spearhead guiding light same year club passed unanimous resolution pass responsibility to make annual fall fun fly continu ing memorial Jim Thrift club has con tinued annual meet along traditional dollar entry fee years event under direction Chairman Bill Lane undoubtedly biggest best ever draw 70 entries neigh boring states hundreds spectators treat perfect weather bound have very successful weekend en trants choice 12 different fun fly events choose really empha 100 Model Aviation sis has always spend weekend just boring holes sky time during two-day affair could watch everything miniature 020 powered Giant Scale Radio Control models just doing thing Ably assisted Randy Little director events scoring both us thoroughly en joyed dropping miniature parachutists spectators enjoy sorts events didnt come close crowd target Saturday Sunday used plane candy drops field closed dozens small children standing runway dropped bubble gum right eager awaiting upstretched arms Believe really pleased crowd kids just ate up Another very popular event allowing dozens spectators ranging six 60 come out crowd try hands flying club trainer specially equipped buddy box thanks go Eddie Shinlever along dozen other club members assisting built model just purpose Geoff Styles AMAs Director Public Relations Flying Site Coordinator Saturday night banquet speaker Geoff very complimentary about flying field especially safety regulations Geoff very witty entertaining speaker same time can deliver very serious message listeners thoroughly en joyed him lovely wife Helen weekend guests Sunday demonstrations sail plane launching pattern maneuvers acrobatic flying Formula racing malestic beauty Giant Scale flying special event successful launching Radio Con trol Scale model space shuttle Now might think took flying time away contestants couldnt agree just could resist en tertaining spectators just thought mind should take oppor tunity prove general public serious worthwhile hobby can have capable announcers such own Bill Hall Greensboros famed Harold Bunting concessions group headed up Tom Miller completely unprepared huge crowd several trips made local stores restocking Fortunately no went away hungry club made tidy profit help maintain flying site point cannot say enough about Winston-Salem RC Club members nearly 100% participation member along wives made substantial contribution success event Space does permit mentioning names everyone deserve hearty thanks everyone thanks also manufactur ers suppliers generously donated merchandise giveaways contestants Im afraid literally hog PA system day call Out names drawing winners donations ranging kits engines gift certificates con testant went home prize worth much dollar entry fee special thanks goes Tom Bayne Jr Marlboro MD Tom taken time trouble design special commemora tive emblem years annual event though Tom business selling silk-screened souvenir tee shirts jackets donated several contestant prizes addition also participated entering fun fly events Toms gift special jacket Evelyn honored guest widow late Jim Thrift very thoughtful gesture especially proud fact winners fun fly events pre sented AMAs Building Fund framed certifi cates have done contests year way saying thanks AMA its efforts Chuck missed know emergency business commitment part would have thoroughly enjoyed 6th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Alabama ida Georgia issippi to Rico V Sooth tarolioa oessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5050 Ainociate VIc.Preaidmas Greg Doe Ro 4166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur lohnaon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joaepn Micalizzi 5R 00886 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 70 Ffth So Shatimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrenceville Hwy L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fielda 1096 Ontario St. Jacksonvlte FL 32205 Phone Day 9041 388-8862 Brandon Model Fliers Brandon FL whiz banger contest Septem ber lot whiz two bang ersTom Martin dropped bombandfollowed ground Randy Rogers got bang Limbp event AMA Building Fund also whiz banger whiz side Building Fund drive has genuine success terrific participation clubs individuals manufacturers banger side Gold Coast Radio Controllers first clubs send $100 Building Fund far AMA has acknowledged re ceipt sent plaque put contribution magazine club has cancelled check somebody goofed somewhere seeming oversight will corrected other club has received just recognition please let own VP know about well make sure proper recognition made Gold Coast RCers 150 member club plus Jackie Storkethe clubs girl flier built own Sig Kadet enjoys flying along husband Bill sons Chris Steve Steve big Con trol Line flying past several months have running name Dan Dougherty Marietta GA first time saw name connection witk Control Line activities learned Dan owner Complete RC Model Supply hobby shop Now thats well-rounded modeler met Dan DoughertyThats Dan Dougherty following picture top next page January 1983 101 space shuttle being carried aloft means 10-foot span Giant Scale model Very impressive junior member gets flis tlrSt taste 0 Slying club trainer via buddy box Jackie Storke enthusiastic about building flying male members family cbauusso ton must onauiiiui muuei airplane impressive line-up Actually met Dan Dougherty younger Dan eider little oider Both Dans good modeiers downright good peo pie lllinnn sna C Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI VicePresident PG Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vic.Pnusidmsnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy. Oweneboro KY 42301 Itaymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Srrnthnilte MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonnomenie unxersny City MO 63132 William 0 Snavely P0 Ron 281 Auburn IN 48706 Stan l5nnson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Bon 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coodinnor James Check 564 Orannchester St. Lexington KY 40505 article month letter tue Flying Cardinals Kentucky guys lot help Futaba have made young man very happy 'The enclosed letter contains story has proved rewarding experiences model aviation began May father son team Mark Todd Wilson joined club Flying Cardinals Northern Ken tucky Teaching Mark fly Sig Kadet difficult might think Because Marks muscular weakness lacks fine movements controls provide smooth flight has slowly learned com pensate much practice greatest obstacle soon identified Marks obvious inability handle radio Futaba FP4FN buddy system mid-June idea born letter Futaba Compton CA sent July 15th received long distance phone call Mr Bill West chief technician Futaba Bill received idea much enthusiasm took supervisors soon began work project Oh project few honest-to-good ness old time modelers would like have join Society Antique Modelers Send membership dues $10 Society 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA 951 36 Membership includes newsletter dedicated old timer flying including RC events Prop wash Chattanooga RC Club comes classic description flight remember Mike Power Dive Moore got upside down spiral going straight up toward ground power dive simple Cuban Eight engine wide open about two miles high As rump muscles turning stone figured out what did landed safely Sound like flights After fuss about unfair hold FAI FF Finals West Coast three Southerners went out made clean sweep three Nordic Towline Glider spots team Nordic Team represent USA Australia next year will Matt Gewain Titusvilie FL Jim Bradley Orlando FL Bob Elder Orlando FL District V proud claim designing building special radio affix wheelchair allowing Mark simultane ously operate radio move wheel chair thereby following path air craft Completely thrilled about conver sation Bill I immediately phoned Mark Todd inform advise Mr West needed some pertinent facts proceed undertaking point Todd took bail speak several conversations Mr West suring facts known U first appearance its obvious Mark like other 13-year-old boys could wheel chair occupies ex tremely serious expression exudes much time courage shows tries succeeds doing things other boys see muscular dystrophy has left him limitations hut RC flying isnt thanks few dedicated people like Vic Re Scott Parker other club members played 'Mr Fix-its' 'gophers' pits Mr West generosity enabled Marks flying ability surface Marks father sacrificed own desire learn fly expended energy toward Marks opportunity Mark took modeling duck water loves compete fun flies wouldnt surprise winds up stiff competition Pattern meet just satisfied siraight level flight 'Coincidentally occurring shortly after Jerry Lewis Telethon Marks performance became human interest feature local TV show would appear demonstrat ing new prize Soon invitation fly special demo AMAs District ill would arrive Meanwhile back Futaba Bill West working diligently ironing out bugs creation hoping finish time Marks upcoming events no doubt mind someone above watching over project because Sep tember 1 3th special messenger brought Marks newly designed Futaba radio door two weeks left readjust flying techniques September 22nd TV show taped aired 24th Sunday September 26th Mark flew demo crowd pleased Before over Mark loaned new radio spectator also confined wheelchair aid buddy box yound lad experienced first RC flight see demo held Jerrys Kids purposely prolonged awarding Mark wings chain events unfolded Marks training took place club field am sure have experienced un easiness flying strange site time two practice sessions Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Clubs field demo held Mark earned wings first visit Mark now soars eagles sitting comfortably chair using newly de signed Futaba radio does thanks Bill West generosity Futaba radio given Mark gift Mark test pilot new concept Radio Control Futaba has prototype unit will watching progress Marks radio marketing purposes guess could say its far fetched someday see Futaba Mark Radio Bill West Futaba commend ed producing gift flawless design surely deserving AMA humani tarian award 'Sincerely Budd Buddenberg Secretary Flying Cardinals Northern Kentucky Im sorry length felt letter needed printing remind us no handicap need remain set minds Right Mark Thanks clubs have nated much Building Fund Keep up Enough now. 1 02 Model Aviation Dan Dougherty hand launched glider Free Flight territory Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Os rrt VII Vre Pie sent P 1 Sn 1104 tllmtngham M 43012 Assistant Vioe-Pnesdano Jacs Finn 368 Harnpdoo NE Cedar R3pioo IA 52402 Associate Vine-Presdents A-ninar Arm 1014 Svoodbridge Blvd Ann ArOor MI 48103 Rosseil KneOcoer 2625 E Shorossood Blvd. Milmasakee WI 53211 Ronero 0 Landbers 4928 Tioqa St. DolanO MN 55304 sViIain ROhrnO 4494 Tanqireaooo Tn Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Sndmorn 5013 Doiseno Madison WI 53711 Ann tears 132 S Rosyn Pootac Mt 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crysnal MN 55428 Freqoancy Coordinanor P000 avannis 117 East Mao Upper Lonel Norntiville Mi 48167 Phony Day 3131 348-0085 Eaeonq 3131 437-4244 Heres shot John Grigg Ron Sears front AMA booth Detroit Expo Ron presenting Skymasoers RC Club check $50000 AMA Building Fund Ron collected additional $1 7500 Building Fund patches pins long last Cloudhusters MAC has elected become chartered AMA club have members belong camaraderie history other non-competi tion reasons members typically hold AMA memberships So Cloudbuster members named AMA charter application AMA members Some other clubs stuck problem may want take example What prompted Losing flying field Eleven Mile Franklin Hey Thats fly Ron Sears letter goes 'Here some statistics last Nats Eight modelers Detroit Metro politan Area brought back 14 trophies group four Cloudbusters eight 8 trophies modelers Australia Graves Bill Lajack Skip Mast Leon Ryktarsk Ron Sears Cliff Tacia Marc Warwashana Mike Weishans Jack Finn writes letter some subjects general interest am against AMA providing type loans either members paid help am sure survey membership made would get same input IMAABIG BIRDS ETC As stated maybe AMA should consider wing loading limit big birds have good safety record present viewed against other areas RC However because builders/fliers being safety minded function numbers models being flown Most RC fields have seen large enough giant airplanes mean total flying area spectator con trol As said phone until flier becomes familiar distance versus aircraft size really easy fly way beyond think aircraft flying SCHOLARSHIPS Yes lets increase reasonable amount $10000 sounds okay FAI COMPETITION think good hard look FAI competition should made numbers participants cost geo graphical location participants benefits general membership AMA rules versus FAI rules LONG RANGE PLANNING has al ways appeared AMA operated year-to-year basis no thoughts about will 5-10 years now feel AMA must start planning ahead now fore becomes too late Along same line planning ahead will replace Worth retires dont know old John cant too years before does retire As far can see Headquarters has one-man operation far man agement/decisions etc Maybe should start planning change command John steps down ASSOCIATE VPS number times have asked call Associate VPs get input setup meetings Quite frank ly am position pay long distance calls travel expenses see no reason AMA should set up fund type expense Associate VPs also feel allotment VPs ridiculously low AMA can send representatives Europe attend meetings surely can af ford above think VPs should alloted least $2000 travel phone calls ect Associate VPs $100 calls postage travel district meeting re quired reasonable reimbursement should allowed Yes agree need get together discuss points about AMA views have expressed own ones hear modelers DISCOUNT ADVERTISING IN MODEL V/AT/ON As said dont think should include order blanks dont think type advertising can held out Model v/a t/On modelers myself included live near good bad hobby shop must rely mail orders obtain lot supplies hate see hobby shops hurt discount houses am afraid will increasing way business hobbies other items Council meeting just concluded VP annual expense budget increased $1400 $1200 agenda item sug gested $2000 no guts An AVP will reimbursed telephone postage expenses upon presentation expense report No stated limit $50 per year rule-of-thumb will surprised amazed Councils Nats determinations know Nats Executive Committee will Since meeting have learned through efforts Tony Italiano West Baden will close operations September 83 facility up sale Well have special subjectmeeting December Nats Executive Committee shape up Nats policy hopefully once Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociate ViCPreuidenga Bob Pniedl 5512 Southwood Little Rook AR 72205 Wittier, Harley III 927 Commerce Pleseanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Pulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarreet Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rat. 1904 Valley Oak Cr. Irving TX 75061 Larry SenOr 1415 Manor Dr. Bartlesoille OK 74003 Ed VVhaarer 341e Danid Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Elalneney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 First have apologize short column month campaign Council meeting trips just ran out time So thought just month would fill space pictures January 1983 103 Bill Slatts Nosen 9 Cub Bill built plane Jerry Sprinkle beautiful air craft totally destroyed young beginner turned Jerry flying last week Any old time RCers witH remem ber Jack Butler 1960s Heres Jack PiUs Sherman Texas compet ing Aerobatics Colorado as aska XWyomie DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesocies ViC residasta Robert Ball 2622S Coffersan Casper WY 82601 Eel Con 8206 Unden Dr. Prajew Village KS 66208 Oick Crowley 16413 6 Stenforo P1 Aurora CO 80016 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th St. Lincoln NE 68506 Tim Mattorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 68237 Jim Ricketti 5165 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 671 03 Pseqsaeascy Cocedineton Sid Gates 23805 Holly Fl. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day i3031 761-596013031 767-4082 As calendar year magazine issue cover change 1983 Id like pay tribute real unsung heroes bunch excel lent clubs District IXthe fearless News letter Editors would say although club may strong ways real life blood organization communication provided club newsletter probably no under-thanked group club officers aeromodeling N/L editors instances dont look praise just watch dig get little assistance someone club gives thanks job well done benefits Vice-Presidency AMA privilege being mail ing lists good District IX clubs Without flow information job would very difficult real grass roots attitudes exist throughout district would go unknown So News letter Editors District IX VP says Thanks job well done has got place hereafter special give time talents treasures keep N/Ls going club has newsletter does appear following list please put mailing list Heres Special Thanks list Wyoming Johnson County Model Airplane Club Buffalo Flight Line Bruce Williams Editor Casper Aeromodelers Flight Line Robert Ball President/Editor North Dakota Slope Area Golden Eagles Dickinson Crash & Burn Craig R Schmidt former Editor Rex Herring Editor Basin Modelers Association Williston SG Melland Treasurer Valley RC Flyers W Fargo Tom Davis President Missouri Slope Model Aero Club Inc Bismark-Mandan Don Carlsen President Thunderbird RC Club Grafton South Dakota Prophuster Rapid City PM McGuigan Editor GLITCH Sioux Falls Jim Ricketts Presi dent/Editor Windfree News Sioux Falls Becky Dono van Editor Nebraska Mid-Nebraska RC Model Club Kearney Lonnie Sharon Furbay Editors Gl Modelers Association Grand Island Larry Shanks Editor Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Omaha George Lieb Secretary Dana Hoim Hastings Skylarks Larks Lip Bob Loper Jack Ott Editors Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln LASS Editor Terry Trentman Editor Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club Lincoln Clanking Armor Terry Majewski Editor Kansas Flying Flapiacks Liberal Flying Flap jacks Follies Mike Blackard Editor Model Association Central Kansas Inc Kinsley MACK Turhulent Tissue Jim Mow rey Editor Salina MARCS Sauna John Eckes Editor KC Northern Knights Kansas City MO Bob Cameron Editor Wichita RC Club Wichita WRCC News Bill Hannah Editor Topeka CL Assn Topeka Top Class News James Lee Editor/Secretary-Treasurer Leavenworth County Aeromodelers Leav enworth Flight Log Walt DeFrees Editor Kansas City RC Kansas City MO Con tacts CW Charley Reed Editor North Central Kansas RC Club Concordia Newsletter Fred Souchek Editor Colorado Rocky Mountain Soaring Assn Denver Thermals Byron Blakeslee Editor Bob Danti Publisher Model Museum Flying Club Denver Denver RC Eagles Denver Ron Karron Editor Magnificent Mountain Men Denver Max Out Rick Pangell Editor Pikes Peak Soaring Society Colorado Springs Spolle4 John Read Editor Miniature Aero Sportsters Denver Hangar Talk Vince Gutschalk Editor Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers Denver Prohahie Cause Jim Linda Eubanks Editors Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo Bull Pen Joan Alyea Editor Dale Alyca Photographer Dewey Osborn Asst Editor Jerry Bible Production Editor Mile-Hi RC Club Denver Tail Spinners Bob Adams Editor Pikes Peak RC Colorado Springs News letter Jim Scott Editor Grand Junction Modeleers Grand Junc tion Prop Wash Randy Smith President Jefco Aeromodelers Denver ]efco Flyer Stan & Edna Thornley former Editors George Utrich Editor Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder lnrerted Flyer Dave Millard Editor LAMA Longmont GregTiernan Editor Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Hi Flyer Lynnann Toogood Editor Dwight Toogood Assistant Editor daughter-father team Long live Newsletter Editors thanks work Arrzona C talilorera e Hawaii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Lanerois Ra,rrn Pales Verdes CA 90274 Auoeiete Vece-Peeeidenu Tom Hanker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 toery Cepobienco 615 Laloma Axe Modesto CA 95354 Ggenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Mikr Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boa 51 Tacton AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Lone BeatS CA 90808 Al Williemson 445 Westby Chub Vista CA 92011 Frespancy Coordinetor Harold F Jacresos 8286 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 As youve probably heard now Lake hurst NJ again off limits Nats unable obtain permission use main runway Without simply enough room San Diego Reno both talking like theyd like host Nats know AMA would like put East Coast Nats no sites forthcoming what can either San Diego Reno come up good site youre liable see another West Coast Nats AVP San Diego Al Williamson re ports hes latest AMA gold patch wearers time read will almost too late obtain hope havent missed chance support Building Fund AVP Las Vegas Tom Bunker re ports Southern Nevada Soaring Soci ety has slowed up since leader moved Texas process reorganizing watch Toms pretty busy getting set QSAA Fly-In will over read AVP Phoenix Mike Lee made trip Chino CA attend Fifth Annual 104 Model Aviation Buddy District VIII Scale representative Out gathering documentationdoes throttle back during Tora part airshow Buddys also working Dick Maher Great Lakes Model Mold Company produce con version kit T-6 make Tora Tora Zero Little Toni h-Scale Bridi kit Fox Twin Very fast maneuverable Tired hi start winch Try sometime Works great Q-Tee Pylon Championships Mike says CD Ken McSpadden managed have over two dozen manufacturers make donations contestants Since prizes distrib uted lottery everybody chance winning something eventual winner race Keith Kindrick followed Jim Lime Mike managed come third travelled Reno return visit Reno RC Club club host club recently completed 1982 AeroScale meet Considering vast amount effort manpower put forth club AMA Council approved nomination club Award Excellence guest annual officer installation ban quet order present award met airport outgoing President Phil Abbinati Phil took house relaxed talked shop prior dinner Later dinner club installed new officers also feted flier year Dick Swietzer Dick also new President gave Award Excellence certificate Phil accepted behalf entire club evening capped off raffle saw huge amount goodies given Out met Editor clubs newsletter Jeff Pond Jeff writes fine newsletter Its dozens receive read spent night Phils house kindly got up early next morning take airport thanks Phil wife fine stay need AMA booth Iss travelling quite bit lately maybe could find its way mall show Invite club meeting Its best way air gripes against AMA have questions answered costs club nothing have make trip As long have budget left Ill try fit Thermals Olaska o ana on nqion XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough tisIsict 01 Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ausociane Viv.Preedents Al Culver 1607 S non El,, Ponet5llo ID 83201 Gary Poller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vioksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chic Young 29020 1st Ave. S 34 Federal Way WA 98003 D3n Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Radrnond WA 98052 Frequency Caaedinetar Robert Bulch 16439 SE Huig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 Are getting contest dates set can get new calendar set up Remember get stuff Tom Cope Jim McCarty ASAP will have scheduling meeting Northwest EXPO 83 Bob Pfeiffer has promised better room year both contest work Dis trict XI meeting Only two months left get ready next edition fine show Come EXPO come District meeting would like meet Changes again necessary seems Steve Riley got offer couldnt refuse has left town Now outside missing Steve will taken over FF Contest Board spot Ernie Linn sentenced Wichita need someone step during crucial time Fortunately Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Drive East Redmond WA 98052 has consented step Free Flighters should read rules proposals contact Kevin feelings As read first round votes will have taken time now filing cross-proposals getting necessary information him further action fact something concerned rules making oc curs prior issuance next rule book should consider have either put about rule rule change crossproposal file get forms youve finished send copy relevant Contest Board member Add some thinking will help Contest Board member understand change may well sway him thinking Too times rule changes happen either little no input member ship large leads bad rule changes bad rules time would like introduce Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 981 33 Dave will AVP Control Line matters Since very ac tive contest goers already aware high level activity sport does fine job editing newsletter Se attle Skyraiders no newcomer get ting out information will rely Dave keep informed what happening CL circles Speaking CL Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 would like hear others Salem area would interested getting gether group fly CL share ups downs Mikes phone 364-8593 Speaking contests since lead time between write appears print wish effort announced column must get least three months ahead Now get magazine should around first December will have time get ready annual insanity put Dis down river Corvallis happens Jan uary 1 year assume will happen again year want come call Jim Trump ask its may cold could also lot fun Might clear head too Further north little later will come Annual Polar Bear Contest SRAC Seattle Last year contest Pattern fun fly events held third weekend March location Sno homish Model Airport near Snohomish WA Since will TWENTIETH Annual event Im sure Bill Painter group have already made plans years bashso get ready August have month saw last annual fun fly barbeque hap pen Mt Rainier clubs neat field some south Puyallup going chore announce am happy announce plans develop tract fell through MRRCS may yet have land own Next years Hog Hollar will held rest have Don Rice still has chance pig estimation entitled just basis showing us execute rolling nine Oh good contestlots prizes lots food lots good times together also very fortunate have Don Connell demonstrate us kind flying looks discharges duties safety officer Boeing Hawks contestants camped field during weekend some showing up Thursday very lovely spot may have bring 357 Magnum take care bees Just sidelight word went out MRRCS lost field RAMS immediately offered use new field near Auburn fine thing RAMS reaffirms faith look out other Anyway MARCs took possession trophy next year MRRCS plotting revenge Maybe RAMS HAWKs will prevail interested watch announcement next years date Its great contest excellent ribs Satur day night barbeque newsletters get club Montana indicate high level contest activ ity clubs want announce contests get dates places Ill include As matter fact clubs put mall shows usu ally winter far know draw lots enthusiastic spectators people can show responsible persons have fascinating hobby support can expect whenever looking place fly being hassled because noise other less legitimate reasons PR very necessary pect what since visible need ideas about PR efforts contact Geoff Styles HQ Geoff very able person can help PR ideas well flying site ideas problems Late September brings annual Lake Vancouver water follies Usually weather cooperates have excellent fun fly Although clouds year again good weather until last flight morbidly curious day punc tuated few spectacular crashes Dick Hansen wiped out Heinkel Don Anderson reduced new quicky rubble bright side Jerry Holcomb got electric powered Wigeon off water first time Actually four flights bird end flying Jerry confided matter finding best prop Don Martin kept streak going cant re member wasnt flying meets brought Dolphin worked fine soon got few kinks worked out Speaking getting magazine getting around first monthor least during first week 10 dayslet HQ know Im sure printer sends out plenty time may able help problem consistent time would like wish members District XI very happy holiday season hope can look ward prosperous very enjoyable New Year flight Free Flighter should max CL flight should fast est pleasing have done kills under RC pilots pillow should news new frequencies paraphrase bitHAPPY FLYING TO ALL TO ALL GOOD FLIGHT January 1983 105 JUNIO Box FLIGHT] ED WHITTE 176 WaIl St Sta New York NV 100050 Fun Fundamentals least half enjoyment sport simple model comes getting fly getting fly well fundamentals simple fun-type model airplane exactly same large complicated model matter same full-sized man-carry ing airplane airplanes little ones big ones work same way So dont expect so-called simple model just take off fly itself has checked out trimmed adjusted flight just like its big brothers Before considers fundamentals model hand has check mod el itself see has adequately decent equipment read model airplane equipment vhich work Require ments decent equipment' 1 Light Weight 2 Adequate Strength 3 True Flying Surfaces Dont expect worthwhile flights model way overweight its class Dont expect survive long structurally weak cannot Withstand handling landing flight loads respect please re member heavy doesnt mean strong Dont expect good flights wing stabil izer fin warped badly point however slight warps noticed dont automatically work out since warps come two varieties 1 helpful 2 doub ly harmful Given requirements because rather useless check fundamen tals now ready take look real guts model order prepare flight IJALAM POINT BALANCE As shown above balance STICK model wing otherwise complete cluding propeller rubber motor Mark Balance Point motor stick soft felt pen Now glue wing strut tubes other permanent wing mounting device wing centered over Balance Point wing specifically located see dia- gram above flying scale model add clay nose tail almost always nose Balance Point 50% wing location balancing such model should complete wing pro peller rubber place ANG L ES three important angles check looking model side 11 Wing should approximate two degree positive leading edge up angle inci dence 2 Stabilizer should approxtiate degree negative leading edge down angle incidence 3 Propeller should pulling straight forward pulling downwards perhaps two degrees Down Thrust model balanced properly no need shift wing back forth did old days adjustments should able made wing stabilizer increasing decreasing angles incidence may prove necessary test flown goes props thrust line too now almost ready start flight trim Up point NO flights glides should have made First however noticed warps wing stabilizer fin now time leave remove Warping flying surfaces way trim models inad vertent warps can helpful harmful twice over Flight Patterns depend kind model youre flying Indoor models must circle order stay flying site Out door models should also circle straight line flights can made Light weight Indoor Duration models always flown torque left since model naturally tries roll away re sultant turn left reaction opposite rotation propeller torque heavier Indoor Flying Scale Bos tonian models sometimes flown right IF indoor flying site has high ceil ing Outdoor Free Flight models types should flown right under power glide model usually made circle left circling right glide also sometimes done Now lets finally look model front size up dratted warps left wing thats the right look model front warped leading edge up more look towards tip trailing edge down wing said have WASH-IN little bit 1/16 1/8 might repeat might useful hold up providing lift left wing counter torque Too much WASH-IN however will result extra desired lift too much un desireable DRAG cause just opposite effect other words too much WASH-IN will hold turn sharply left left wing warped leading edge down trailing edge up has WASH-OUT means TROUBLE little WASH-OUT left wing will cause drop whip model around down left right wing the left looking model front WASH-OUT can helpful too much WASH-IN devil Removing warps difficult light weight models heavier models tissue has shrunk doped often cause warps correctfon much difficult Steamingthewing over kettle twisting wing both hands opposite direction warp can help removed steam will return partway its original shape overtwist hold several minutes after removing steam can also quick ly brush acetone thin dope twist wing described steam Ac tually building wings should doped very thin dope pinned weighted flat wont twist dope dries shrinks Dras tic action may required warp refuses come out may necessary crack wing spars reglue wing held flat empennage gets same treat ment Okay flying surfaces straightened out mild friendly warps test glide/fly model enough winds rub ber motor take up slack plus little Adjust model bit bit less incidence wing and/or stab accord ing whether stalls dives stall course requires less incidence winds model stalls under power continues glide right model needs Down Thrust Glue small sliver wood top nose block bend prop bearing down too much test flight model flying straight little side thrust can added time too turning model will also reduce its tendency stall whole fin rear rudder can also offset bent help turn model foregoing makes flight trimming sotrnd little too easy actually takes understanding what adjustment does patience making small adjustment time persistence Always keep mind relationship angles propeller wing stabilizer indicated desired wing/stabilizer differ ence decalage about 3 degrees does measure quite impossible accurately read protractor held up against model answer having picture mind what degree amounts wing has chord three inches requires piece 1/8 square balsa under leading edge incidence de grees incidence assuming refer ence line parallel top body Go ahead actually draw out right now piece paper Measure resultant angle protractor will find just about three degrees model stalls 1/8 incidence replace piece 3/32 square will reduce inci dence about two degrees important thing always aware prop/wing/ stab angular relationship changes make fact should have mental picture angles plus downthrust wash-in wash-out side thrust rudder setting tail tilt Tail Tilt Yep tail tilt Thats still another way adjust models turn giving washin left stabilizer helps indoor model avoid stalls its power burst - well have get advanced techniques another session * ** * Keep Youll succeed See next month 106 Model Aviation