From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents 1983 Nomination Procedures AMA Bylaws revised 1982 provide three year elected officer terms instead two changes include adoption various standing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization operation Among standing rules involving AMA Nomina tions Committee procedures making nominations AMA officers being elected year 1983 will electing AMA Presi dent Vice-Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three year terms beginning 1984 Note during bylaws transition Executive Vice-President formerly called Secretary/Treasurer Vice-Presidents Districts 3 7 11 will have terms extended year through 1984 procedures nomination will follows NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 Composition a All 11 Vice-Presidents sit Nominating Committee will constitute Committee total b Members Nominating Committee shall barred becoming nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same district absent Vice-President has permission writing vote telegram absent Vice-President will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex-offi cio member neither may Executive VicePresident nor Executive Director member Committee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Com mittee shall elected among VicePresidents Vice-Presidents majori ty vote b The current AMA President absence Executive Vice-President will call meeting order Once chairman Nominating Committee elected President EVP will relinquish chair leave meeting 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed written minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive VicePresident meeting chairman Executive Director full written report meeting results voting procedures 48 hours after adjournment 4 Meeting Conduct a The President EVP shall open meeting preside Vice-Presidents elect chairman b newly elected chairman shall dis miss President EVP Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior to covening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter ac ceptance candidate must file AMA Headquarters prior meeting cause Nominating Committee scheduled meet July 31 deadline nomina tion receipt AMA Headquarters close business Monday July 18 6 Selection Nominees a Limited three 3 upon ballot elective office b The assembly shall examine evaluate discuss written proposals candi dacy office see 5 nomination let ters shall read aloud Recording Secretary c The discussion period shall limited ten 10 minutes per candidate d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except 34 vote against may withold incumbents name ballot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per person per ballot b Oral voting shall district starting District 1 progressing numerically ascending sequence through District 11 desired voting secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting issue shall precede voting other nominees see 6d Voting placing nominees ballot shall follow sequence President Execu tive Vice-President Vice-Presidents d When three names nomi nated elimination will simple majority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chairman may move nomination acclamation continued page 104 June 1983 101 ACADEMY OF MODEL 1810 Samuel Morse Dr AERONAUTICSJ Reston VA 22090 World s L rqe S rn Organization NC Glitch Postcard hope Radio Control enthusiasts read pages 103-1 04 May 1983 issue Model Aviation article AMAs Frequency Coordinator intro duction new volunteer job will benefit RC fliers article spoke about tools will enable District Frequency Coordi nator DFC job stated postcard would quick simple way get RC interference information DFC Inserted issue ModelAviation between pages 58-59 will find pre printed postcard can use has spaces filled init very important complete blanks DFC build useful file will help RC fliers district needs good information Dont neglect details have interfer ence report make Note Additional copies RC Interference Report Card available upon request AMA HQ please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope request Carry reporting card field box pre-addressed DFC 1 5c stamp applied have interference problem whether think could coming strong commercial legitimate signal other source please note facts field way home drop completed post card mailbox current information better can help address DFC shown VPs column heading month Model Aviation district-wide collection data will help build good picture activity area might affect achieve best selection channels region DFC needs input system over AMA district serves end result can list RC frequencies area have best odds being free interference Synopsis-i 983 Budget Meeting March 19 Reston VA first AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Head quarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeilI Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President 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 Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Lang worthy NAA Executive Director Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Voislavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Frank Ehling John Preston Dis trict IV AVP Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave brief presentation during stated 1983 budget re vised HQ since January should opinion cut further area Executive Director advised 1983 revised budget projected 88000 members budget reflects accurate information previously available January Anaheim meeting noted 1983 revised budget balanced budget modest surplus agreed consensus go through proposed budget line line Following reported items upon Council took action 1 Rent Executive Director reported Aerospace Education Association desirous renting surplus office space indeed has already presented check After discussion approved unanimously District X abstained Executive Director authorized pursue rent offer AEA commit commit according judgement 2 Postage & Freight Several Council mem bers noted needing receive mail HQ once week others want mail sent occurs decided con tinue present mailing practice Council wishing separate treatment should direct HQ writing 3 Museum namin8 curator since Frank Ehlings retirement will taken up regular April meeting meantime motion approved museum initially funded $10000 $5000 applied toward curators annual salary second $5000 towards museum oper ating expenses eight against 3 5 1 2 9 4 EVP Pres seven ED 11 8 10 NAA 6 7 4 Public Relations PR budget noted very conservative Mr Styles requested consider April presentation up additional $10000 other PR projects beyond currently budgeted 5 Officer Service item encompasses costs Council meetings travel motion future Council meetings held Headquarters National Center Aeromodeling purpose reducing officer travel costs unless otherwise decided 2/3 vote approved two 3 4 eight against 2 9 5 10 8 6 1 11 three abstained EVP NAA ED Most Council members felt meetings should rotated around country noted way economize could limiting meet ings four year 6 Committees Ed Izzo chairman Noise Committee requested reducing $5000 budgeted figure $3000 accepted Frequency Committee request insert Interference Report Cards Model v/a t/on approved expenses deducted Frequency Committee budget approved unanimously add $2000 budget meeting Safety Committee 7 Professional Fees EVP request ed look various levels audits land costs same what would required connection building loan order possibly reduce costs currently annual major expense 8 Computerization Long discussion held present computer capabilities future plans noted accounting department badly need modern equipment should proceed current updating intentions Carl Maroney asked document what HQ has done will concerning computer systems future Council members will have concise comprehensive background information 9 Model Aviation ad-rep com mission arrangement Model vi at/on discussed no action taken change present policy established publisher 10 Investment Income Council ad vised Mr Worth seek recommendation donor stock make keep sell decision donation has al tripled value past year 11 Budget Status Having gone through entire income expenses line line no change totals approved unanimously budget presented March 19 1983 Council meeting adopted 12 Employee Loan Request Due Reston move DC employee has en countered hardships requested loan request approved unanimously loan accordance HQ established policy 13 Future Meetings addition previously approved April 30 Council meeting held Reston VA approved annual Nominating Committee meet ing Nats Executive Council meeting held conjunction time date convenient majority Council 11 2 10 6 1 5 11 ED 2 9 EVP 8 1 against 4 approved unanimously Nominating Committee meeting held Nats Sunday July 31 700 pm Council meeting held Monday August 1 900 am meeting adjourned 710 pm having session other meals breaks since 9 am Note 1983 budget anticipates sur plus $70920 year end based estimated 6% increase membership 88502 total income $2838728 cluding Model v/at/on magaizne total expenses $2767808 copy budg et available request AMA HQ J Worth Executive Director Museum Status Report February 19 Headquarters staff moved its new facility Reston marked major step toward realization major objectivesthe AMA model mu seu m new headquarters building de signed John Hunton highly respected architect within Washington area also accomplished modeler basic building consists three two-story modules measuring approximately 75 ft 30 ft joined inner corners providing central triangular shaft atrium consist ing just under 3000 sq ft26 ft high will museum Exhibits will dis played means polished aluminum ver tical trees capable handling up 42 models along conventional wall dis plays ceiling-suspended models Highly delicate objects such Indoor models small very valuable engines early radio equip ment trophies etc will housed glass dis play cases Prior retirement Frank Ehling solic ited donations promi nent American modelers primarily requesting models historical significance response has encouraging meantime already have several Dr Walt Goods models typifying development radiocontrolled flight special collection late Howard McEntee AMA has also fortunate receive Russ Berrara collec tion encompasses entire spectrum modeling have awaiting shipping instructions very generous donations have offered please patient us will request shipment just soon display facilities available target date still stands firm 1 September 1983 however hope have quite respectable growing display will make trip museum well worthwhile modelers plan ning visit us summer Additionally would like have opinions sug gestions keeping mind must finest presentation model aviation tory world As donations received anticipate will considerable amount re pair restorative work necessary would like follow lead Experimental Aircraft Association deligated some its exacting restorations various chap ters throughout country Think about club officers group would care take projectsin field expertisewhich would ensure meeting very high standards necessary exhi bits would like hear will discuss detail later time what better way can modelers made realize truly museum HurstG Bowers MA Museum Coordinator 102 Model Aviation rPresidnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NOMINATION TIME time has again rolled around nomi nation officers 1983 elections serve 1984 through 1986 year offices President Vice-Presients Districts 1 5 9 up election None cumbents will automatically placed ballotyou must nominate must accept before Nominating Committee can consider inclusion ballot nominations must received Head quarters 15 days prior Nominating Committee meeting will ac cepted Sit down now nominate favorite choice AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION seems good bit confusion about item Safety Code relative aircraft identification really quite simple MUST have AMA number aircraft name address air craft qualify insurance event accident Some models excluded requirement ONLY types listed code basic reason simply identi fication event accident Now know everyone basically honest would consider cheating dont Yet have incidents past accidents happening owner aircraft sim ply walking away disclaiming ownership cause did want get involved other SUSPECTED incidents accident happened involving aircraft longing non-AMA member buddy AMA member claimed flying aircraft just get insurance protection certainly recognize can some unclear situations let discuss some clubs hold auctions can both sell buy models Suppose buy auction has original owners AMA number painted wing What Well best way repaint wing too much trouble least place name address securely inside fuselage Might well include date bought plane next model bought Mono Kote-type lettering numbers fix problem small can Freon spray will helpful peeling process will affect adhesive back pres sure sensitive Mono Kote allow careful removal secondary cleaning residual adhesive using lacquer thinner will complete job allowing subsequent application own AMA numbers Perhaps difficult problem will face helping another modeler trim out ship instructing him own airplane problem both AMA members insurance will apply both long aircraft has identification reflecting ownership hope foregoing clears up some questions have arisen subject doesnt raise questions answers entire issue just veri fying ownership QUOTABLE QUOTE perseverance snail reached ark BUOG ETS March 19 Executive Council met new Headquarters building Reston VA go over budget ensure membership received value dollar dues can assure worthwhile effort giving Council member much better insight real costs associated operating Academy discussed line ex pense area major line income area dollar overall reduction made budget presented us meeting Too budget plan expenditure effort willMUST made reduce actual expenditure still providing necessary member ship services challenge laid shoulders Executive Director will closely monitored Council good job has done past expect nothing less year VERY sensitive issue discussed will course interest memberthe prognosis dues crease MIGHT needed much Executive Director based prior knowl edge experience suggested Coun cil should expect have address issue 1984 effect 1985 dues year much best guess time $5 increase $35 might alternative 1984 members past two years have offered $2 discount $28 instead $30 member renewed before December 15 suspect similar situa tion would applicable required dues increase 1985 such might have pay $30 instead $35 renew early reason can allow discount receiving money early allows us vest capital needed early year gain income investments simple economics requires very close monitoring people quite well accomplished Gisele Jackson FREQUENCY REPORTING Now have new RC frequen des new task becomes monitoring problems reporting solutions better accomplish situation Frequency Com mittee has recommended use report card filled out flier experiencing interference mailed Frequency Coordinator district coordinator will assess problem using charted information get response back flier clubs area well coordi nating data Frequency Commit tee chairman flier though should reasonably certain problem interference equipment-related trouble other hand should hesitate send card suspect interference have no equipment such scanner veri fy situation Remember prime reasons such plethora channels can select among several will clear area As cards will next issue Model viation along description use Additional cards can obtained AMA Headquarters DO BUILD/FLY am asked kind question times meetings shows swer definitely YES After what sport/hobby about what got involved politics AMA spare time lvement keeps bank account low tide Sure build past winter squeezed out enough time build two airplanes finish started friend What Two sailpianes electric powered type fly Last year managed enter two contests also managed place second fourth other too bad limited amount flying time get year also managed complete requirements LSF Level 3 Now can just remember send qualification form. THE SHOWSEASON can tell flying season getting close annual trade shows begin again attended WRAM Show Feb ruary very impressed size crowd attendance fine dis plays models As usual manufacturers abundance new products abound ed Attempting list new products will left others two items particu larly impressed Litco gyro kind stabilizer heli copters sensitive nearly unbelievableNow lam helicopter flier nor know anything sensitivity similar products market heli copters line take good look product suspect item may have other applications such keeping wings level Pattern ship possibly keep nose level sailpianes hmmm other product impressed brand new application CO2 very fertile mind Bob Davis diesel conversion man has adapted com pressed gas principal Cox 020 developed associated charging system flight gas storage system quite develop ment knowing past trends convert ing larger larger engines diesel should long before pumps gases continued next page June 1983 103 Presidents Corner continued 60 or 90 even. GADS Another approach quiet flight What next Bob FAI CL Plans proceeding well FAI Con trol Line team selection meets four groups nearly ready go Two years ago Combat plans set stepped direct other three selection meets would Nats popular directive allto point CL Aerobatics within 30 days completed necessary arrange ments agreed t6 plans year Combat again ready except finals site selection has yet con firmed TSC writing Aero batics Team Race going Dayton 01-I Speed will utilize split site concept Merced CA probably Dayton am overjoyed split-site concept have approved basis eight out 14 participants voted go way sad part years Speed team selection fierce compe titors Charlie Lieber does plan compete place team Truly unfor tunate knowing reason decision can say Qiarlie best you will missed Hope see back hunt 1985 Executive VFs Report Jim McNeilI AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Secretary/Treasurer-Executive Vice-President responsibility bring following report An unprecedented special Council meeting held new Reston VA home last week sole purpose examining 1983 money budget Because AMA has become multi-million dollar businessmade up mainly Comptroller Giselle Jack son Executive Director John Worth predicated upon 85000 membership predictIon 1983 budget predicts some $70000 surplus year No dues increase envisioned immediate future Some grumblings heard dedi cated Council members January Cali fornia Council meeting over various aspects spending hence special meeting new AMA Headquarters Mention made other might slashed expense sheet also magazine outside advertising policy modi fied After long day end almost nothing reduced budget pro jection magazine mode advertising left untampered fact some thought given increasing some pro grams particularly public relations 1Salaries gone over particu larity 2Our new telephone system computer ized automatically pick cheapest meth od route handling long distance calL 3Membership handling now more computerized initial outlay computer service quite large 4Qiartered word processing data processing also becoming computerized 5The PR budget 1983 $47500 view unusually fine job being done Geoff Styles discussion centered around rais ing allocation 6Office supplies/stationery up due business workload also now pay State Virginia sales tax 7A new data processing system also coming under computer umbrella 8A $46190 cost set aside sending model airplane teams international compe tition Europe elsewhere 9One biggest expenses insur ance Due some 1982 bad accidents an. trict VPs present doing fine job representing people back home districts way dues money talking about money Academy Model Aero nautics have questions about part budget manner money being handled write John Worth AMA HQ write Birming ham will answer inquiry Thank attention See next month iunpredictable nature insurance com panies leery booking AMA old rate Today cover first $100000 claim ourselves insurance company steps above $100000 10An outside ad representative soliciting magazine ads 15% commission examined decision made tamper successful combination area T T Nominations continued page 101 8 FinalizatiOn Proceedings Recording Secretarys report see 3c shall submitted Vice-Presidents 15 days meeting comments corrections approval report must approved 3/4 attendees meeting Vice-Presidents proxies 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will adjourn meeting Notice Members-Donut Send Money Election Balloti Several dozen membership renewals mailed last December 1982 have just delivered us Unfortunately renewals sent firm auditors counts election ballots AMA spite fact two envelopes different addresses membership renewal other voting included membership renewal package convenience members ballots renewals sent envelope auditors post office box rather AMA HQ compounding errors particu lar envelopes arrived Washington Post Office after election deadline re mained post office box until March box rental period expired result members tempted renew before end 1982 mailing auditors address did re ceive 1983 licenses until March also missed getting several issues magazine Corrective action has since taken such memberships have now processed letter explanation sent members affected notice suggest 1984 members pay careful attention instruc tions contained renewal packages similar situation can prevented goal give members good service have get mail before can process Well try remind everyone next fall about problem can avoid next year 104 Model Aviation ne two young ladies help keep Model Aviation magazine atloat Ms Andrea Peterson L person workproofreader production assistant etc Mrs Johnnie Shipley RI handles Plans Service orders production AMA News customer billing typesetting AMA News Competition Newsletter such miscellaneous chores producing Nats entry form updating national records type whew Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Together Nats Ever since days Navy hosted National Model Airplane Championships has great difficulty finding sites Nats events would same airfield too far away other 1983 however thesituation has improved greatly example both Indoor Outdoor Free Flight events will same field RC Control Line events fact RC Soaring Helicopter events will else will five miles away Indoor site will big hangar right Westover Air Force Base means will within walking distance other events base Similarly Out door FF events will visible other events base Indoor events incidental ly will have three official days instead usual two plus several days un official events Thus indoor flying will possible week long RC Soaring/Helicopter site huge grounds Smith & Wesson plant south Westover within view Interstate Highway 291 just couple miles Nats HQ intersection 1-291 1-90 Massachusetts Pike locations together hotels college dorms within few miles other means Nats activity wihtin 15 mintues other Its shaping up close-in happy Nats aided great Air Force coopera tion Westover Air Force Base will include final weekend full-scale static flying show Add first annual AMA convention activities HQ hotel promises fantastic week model aviation Plan now whether intend fly will plenty see participate entered contest ROAR Says Thanks. letter Gary Keyes Model Racing ProductsUSA shows appreciation RC model car boat people concerning AMAs recent success FCC would like take opportunity thank efforts obtaining much needed new RC frequencies AltFough fly model aircraft am avid RC car sometime boat racer ROAR does have financial human resources accomplish such grand goals think speak RC car boat enthu siasts extending sincere gratitude AMA efforts behalf No Club Charter Can Costly. Omahawks RC Club Nebraska has hit suit asking $50000 damages relating noise complaints club chartered about half club members belonged AMA lack chartering full AMA membership apparently due belief AMA insur ance would have protected club AMAs insurance says otherwise Omahawks RC organization member Academy Model Aeronautics would provide Defense coverage pay damages would result legal liability concerning suit members sued individually insurance policy would defend pay ny judgement against would liable pur pose Academy Model Aeronautics Legal Liability insurance insure its mem bers clubs Academy damages resulting being legally liable meantime club has spent about $3000 date legal expenses expects spend least much have started legal defense fund asking donations anyone interested helping AMA will forward checks made out Omahawks RC Inc help fund drive short sympathetic have pay bills date watching suit developments help what ways can unable anywhere near much might have possible club chartered sad part costs unnecessary except charter member ship fees could would have covered message clear AMA does pro vide liability protection belong June 1983 105 Bob Aberle received anuus old aii y aboveJ WRAM Show February 27 outstanding work during past few years Chairman AMAs RC Frequency Committee AMAs new PR Blimp R becoming familiar sight trade shows Made Peck-Polymers stands out high above exhibits make easy find AMA booth Shown photo taken WRAM Show White Plains NY Connecticut Maine actrosetlo 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aasociats VicePreeidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner MC 04345 Don Kraffn PD Box 1828 73 Heritage Lo. Dumbory MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06860 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher So Welpole MA 02181 NATS UPDATE new Soaring site has approved acquired approximately six miles Westover Field previously scheduled University Massachusetts Amherst now set flying activities will either Westover within six-mile limit dont believe has other Nats site have able fly such close proximity quite pleased receive Governor Massachusetts Honorable Michael Dukakis proclamation declaring month July Model Aviation Month HOW TO ENTER THE NATS am often asked question enter Nats Well its very simple out lined below 1 Send self-addressed envelope AMA requesting Nationals Entry Form 2 Fill out blank send entry fee AMA Headquarters before July 1 3 Voilayou entered ALL have show up compete SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING held special Council Budget Meeting Washington new National Center Aeromodeling member AMA can very proud functional beautiful facility Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director spent time building project owe Vince vote thanks job well done Getting back budget meeting first time such meeting has taken place members Council department heads Academy re viewed line item detail VP better understanding cost elements AMA department heads asked explain portions budget being first time review such undertaken details what went budget analyzed questionable areas explained sum up expense portion budget approved indicating surplus approxi mately $70000 approved capital expenditures consisted mainly computer peripheral equipment capi tal budget $60000 slated review approval next Council meeting held April 30 bottom line 1983 will operating break-even budget must keep mind some capital expenditures will one-time costs MAINE MODEL EXPO asked attend Maine Model Club Association meeting held Augusta ME March 6 Maine Model Association organized last year Expo ac tivity interest has continued grow 145 people attendance well two model manufacturers John Grigg AMA President also attandance both gave presentation Acade district activities Maine Model Association made up nine area clubs noted activi ty calendar has significantLy increased area indicates additional new members flying activities 1983 recog nized time facility rather crowded therefore planning enlarged Expo 1984 new location LR Bill Gagne SecretarylTreaSUrer Lou Bannister President Scott Bolduc Field Marshall Sky Streakers Modelers Club Don Krafft Associate VP looking new frequencies has made outline showing potential problem areas between cer tain frequencies anyone interested obtaining information may write Don will pleased pass See Nats New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Ainociat Vice-Presidents Fete Bianchini 2605 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney Sn. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreinch 9 Willow Ane. Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Jraochkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2 schenectady NY 12309 Lon Seuter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenlo NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehtich Form Rd Hickenrlle NY 1801 Second District Thoughts take dim view candidates office another make campaign PROMISES Unless 106 Model Aviation Dennis Folsom AVP Communications Coordinator Maine Model Club Asso ciation LI Frank Rende Executive Director Second Annual Maine Model Aircraft Expo Changing guard AMA President John Grigg rt gives new AMA RC Frequency Chairman George Myers also MAs Radio Technique columnist official badge position former Chairman Bob Aberle center looks Occasion WRAM Show White Plains New York February 26 LR Harry Peddle Secretary Sam Wade President Errol Heath Treasurer Kennebec Valley Model Aviators elected official sole control ma chinery will enable him deliver promised item impossible guarantee its materialization am sure agree Much preferred think state ment AIMS GOALS achieved benefit electorate firm un relenting drive accomplish such objectives During terms office have informed things believed would best serve AMA member AMA very own organization see two inseparable hold different view would inevitably result untenable conflict interest Prior last years election example circulated list certain particular GOALS opinion should concentrate upon achiev ing Some have already become reality others pending still others way becoming fact rather fancy Two matters demanding early attention listed Greater Restraint Dues Increases Needed Budgetary Reforms Whether coincidence other wise Executive Council meeting new home Reston VA next weekend announced purpose examining AMA Budgeting Methods Procedures eye toward putting sense hopefully fewer dollars AMA Ex penditures column pursuit objective PROMISE bound brighten outlook us seeking keep lid Dues-Increase Syndrome seems infect some policymakers periodically S-O-S ie Surmounting SNAFUI note just-received copy Trans mitter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers announcement requires im mediate attention Editor Ed Runkel writes starters Id like remind third annual AMA sanctioned contest held Jamesburg Sunday May 15th Keep mind plug contest outsiders ever get chance SNAFU AMA Headquarters due moving new headquarters left advertisement out latest Model v/at/on magazine Con test Calendar need word mouth can get event l Ed best effort make amends unintentional SNAFU put will June issue Model vi at/on scheduled reach members between April 27 May 4 about 11 days before meet WRAM 15 1983 version eager ly-awaited annual spectacle has now taken its well-earned place annals model aviation history now RC enthu siasts contemplating next years repeti tion yearly treat two shots will show WHY meh women ana cniloren West chester Radio Aero/Modelers did themselves proud usual making years offering greatest Though full-fledged member club took active personal part year nuts bolts phases 1 Setting up 2 Participating finally 3 Dismantling juggernaut Aeromodejing Show Biz During show pleasure helping Chuck Auerbach Tony Tartaglia Delta Dart pro gram enjoyed minute hour youngsters really sharp needed very little guidance shots Chuck writer looking over shoulders some regrettable reason picture Tony young charges failed material ize sufficiently publication highlight show District 2 AMA Member ship Meeting thanks kindness WRAM has held annually ever since inception shows Despite ob vious limitations photographer thought would like see picture Bob Aberle George Myers John Grigg meeting after installation George Bobs successor head AMA Frequen cy Committee Nats Notes Thanks Editor Bev Wisniew ski NMPRA newsletter able provide list motels Chicopee MA might wish consider selecting lodgings week Nats Actually have room names establishments telephone numbers So follows Quality Inn Conference Center 413 592-7751 Ra mada Inn 413 592-9101 Parwick 41 3 5927722 Susse Chalet 413 592-5141 Best Western 413 592-6171 Holiday Inn 413 781-0900 Sheraton West 413 781-8750 am pleased report have re ceived number requests work assign ments Nats willing make such contribution success East Coast Nats simply drop line shall see necessary application form furnished cannot repeat too often necessity supporting particular Nats member residing either District 1 District 2 Earl Van Gorder Editor Wing Tips newsletter MidHudson Modelmasters Poughkeepsie NY reports follows cannot stress enough need entrants possible years EAST COAST NATS Remember dont have expert win trophy Last year 94 trophies went unclaimed Nats number events could have claimed trophy barely able get model off ground year will also feature first ever Nats Convention sorts seminars displays discussion groups etc will definitely something dont forget important reason being Westover ly big attendance will mean wont have wait forever another East Coast Nats GEAR UP AND LOCKED thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaocians VicePreidenaa Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Fnancia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane Scottdale PA 15880 Fneqaflcy Coordinatar Jam Eearden 5552 Poanun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets see Tuesday must has story around lately trade shows club meetings banquets Executive Council meetings jockeying position ever busier schedule months travels included trip Newark OH Licking County RC Clubs banquet take look clubs new flying site site has built property leased club county located adjacent new Licking County Park help Parks De partment site being developed nicest club sites around will surely improve attendance clubs annual June 1983 107 contest another example what can done modelers municipal officials can work together Another letter re ceived relates too uncommon situation overlook need recognize Sometimes take granted good tune obtaining sites dont give recog nition recognition due Bath PA Area Modelers just such fortunate club recognizes its good fortune dropped following note use column Mr Bert Shafer dad Les operate grain production plantSunny Slope Farms club started 1 6 years ago leased sizeable piece ground crop field $100yes do/Icr per year rent has same since started Bert informed ne due inflation guess may have double time Bert son both built radio planes since son has graduated has really busy business however still continue have opportunity keep field Being associated Sunny Slope has reasons main reason club has prospered lot people out willing give receive fortunate Im afraid let anyone know about Thanks Bert second Ed son Paul Braden Bradens Airport Easton PA year 12th year Bradens shut down airport club hold Free Flight meet no commercial airline however understand has heavy charter flight busi ness along private aircraft business once done thing either Since started 12 years ago Bradens also close down two other clubs hold meetsboth RC amounts three days shutdown model airplane enthusiasts question people will go out way something help model airplane clubs thing speak people opinion deserve big vote thanks along people other areas am sure help other clubs always articles clubs losing fields too have op portunities Instead hearing about lost fields lets hear word appreciation have field lot good people out lets give credit credit due BAM-BASH XIII meet again tentatively set third weekend Sep tember 83 have tentative approval Bradens Tell somethinghow can beat people like Thanks Craig Ott letter Im pleased note club has presented AMA Certificates Appreciation both Shafers Bradens answer question Craigyou cant beat arrange ment hope other clubs similar fortunate positions will take lead recognizing benefactors large portion information re ceive clubs district comes newsletters sent month Id like thank clubs send copy particularly get kick out some names news letters Among cutest Ive received lately Clinton Model Aviators Wilmington OH Balsa Obituary name fits what us quite well Other great news letter monikers include Fly-Paper Air-Scoop Keep newsletters coming guys appreciate Jim Bearden District III Frequency Coordinator has done quite bit research 72 MHz Radio Common Carrier used near district submits following re port indicates area having much trouble listings RCC users present big gest problem us using consider ably higher power industrial users next Model v/at/on magazine should report card help us determining interference problems certain areas sure send ex periencing problems Jims letter have sent charts information AVPs regarding other transmitters Dis trict Ill 72 MHz 75 MHz Radio Common Carriers RCC Part 90 users have following RCC699 Transmitters72-73 MHz 441 Transmitters75-76 MHz Part 90 420 Transmitters 7 2-73 75-76 MHz Ohio51 TransmittersRCC 16 Southwest Ohio 30 Northern Ohio 5 elsewhere Pennsylvania 22 TransmittersRCC West Virginia 2 Transmitters RCC Adjacent States Kentucky 7 Transmitters RCC Indiana 3 TransmittersRCC Michigan 3 Transmitters RCC New Jersey 6 TransmittersRCC New York 15 TransmittersRCC Maryland 3 TransmittersRCC As can see District III has 75 trans mitters plus 37 transmitters adjacent states total 112 transmitters 10% transmitters RCC industry As District III Frequency Coordi nator would like get some feedback fellows Cleveland area other parts Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Ed Roznowski sent following letter picture column something column En closed picture set rules Clubs Scooter II racing event year will fourth 12 15 fliers participat ing have no problems getting workers cant wait race day due lower speeds planes Race times around two minutes Quarter Midget course Some fliers have gotten interested Quickie 500 racing Quarter Midget years racing will fourth Sunday month May Septem ber club Lebanon Valley Radio Con trol Club Inc Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society worked together event Sounds like fun Ed nice know have plenty workers See Toledo flelaware S Drstrrct Columbia land h Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aucciate Vice-Prou*deqnls Wayne Abernethy 9205 CarendOn 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bol Chompine 205 lipton rt& Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin Bli Beectwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Aoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Clvirs Court Folio Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvjlle NC 27028 Frequenscy Coondhnater Poul Vocobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 28301 Phone evening 19191 488-5988 hear District IV competition fliers getting ready Nats year will good Contact AMA HQ entry blanks additional information will also programs dont fly competition lots rest family see hope now know AMA Headquarters staff now new building Reston VA Washington DC area please stop take look what think best aeromodel ing center world made possible generous contirbutions club would like plan trip new building get touch can arrange some to take group tour new facility good club project would bus tour Washington DC see new National Center Aeromodeling Later year will have official dedi cation ribbon cutting ceremonies Ill keep posted exact date pinned down have gotten quite few letters Dis 108 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFULI Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities trict IV clubs praising work Paul Yaccobucci doing Paul District IV Frequency Coordinator has list users radio equipment could possibly cause interference problems within dis trict would like list commercial industrial users area drop Paul line will glad help can also advise about frequency scanning equip ment club missed Roanoke Valley RC Clubs auction Roanoke VA surely missed big outing auction gets bigger better year approxi mately 500 modelers swapping lies mod els year Some Hobby Line distributors showed wares year would guess few years will another Toledo Roanoke club goes out make welcome has club people meet front door help carry goodies refreshment stand has abundance homemade food delicious think District IV showed up year lot good deals models also abundance Everything Indoor Control Line RC Free Flight Also quite few Sailplanes Believe stuff junk some planes built very welL Finished models changed hands very low prices club will doing again next year plan attend Sorry short article month lately time has premium business growing leaps bounds takes lot time have always said cannot take time feel needed job Vice-President Dis trict IV properly would time let someone else take over has time willing will thinking about next couple months doing lot soul searching Whats Happening District IV Radio Control League North Carolina new first North Carolina now have official sanctioned AMA show team Raleigh Aero Masters Show Team recog nized January year Jim Page main force behind forming organi zation group deserves much credit amount work involved developing acts putting performances type unbelieved Everyone please try assist whatever area possible Im sure Jim would appreciate greatly Sandhills Model Aircraft Club found editorial SMAC newsletter Flight Lines Thought might interesting other club officers have always felt people put out special effort should recognized mind am including special section newsletter devoted club members put out special unselfish efforts help present hope fully future club members recognition will based personal knowledge well information receive other club members will included newsletter club member gives himself totally unselfish manner sole intent helping someone else Prince Georges Radio Control Club Par tial schedule PGRC Clubs upcoming activi ties May 1stQuickie 200 Races May 15th Quickie 500 Races & Formula 1 May 21st & 22ndPattern & Scale Contest June 11th & 12thScale Masters Contest Raleigh Aeromodelers RAM Fun Fly April 30th RAM Pattern MeetJuly 9th & 10th Sunfest 83August 6th & 7th RAM Scale MeetOctober 8th & 9th Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA Saint Elmos Day St Elmos Day cele bration fun fly will held May 1st year Steve Kaluf busy making plans best yet Mark calen dar polish up flying skills airplane invite friend come Out day fly ing fun Sky Lancers Washington DC SLOW Club now has AMA Control Line show team am sure will hear lot AMA show team arent Control Line show teams around Thats now b5O Alahama 0 Florida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina sosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-5550 Aseociew VIePrmldmws Greg Doe Itt 4 166 Poesy Smyrne TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 21i8 Thorn. N Cheeleaton sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. DeIrsy Beads FL 33444 Joseph McaIiw SR 00866 Boa 1532 Fagardo PR 00648 td Moorman 70 FIfth St Sisalimar FL 32579 Harry Sisarens P0 Box 376 Oneonse AL 35121 Torn Thacker 2390 Lawrenasville Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Fraqasency Coordhstae Burnis Fields 096 OntarIo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888662 would like see World Champion ship flying plan Pensacola FL Oc tober 10-15 1983 best fliers about 30 countries will compete FAI World RC Pattern Championships World Champs will held Bronson Fieldthanks final approval US Navy Bronson Field family can visit famous Pensacola white sand beaches visit Naval Aviation Muse um tour USS Lexington aircraft car rier Saturday night take family World Championship banquet Perdido Bay Country Club Host clubs World Championships Northwest Florida RC Modelers Pensacola Aeromodelers Eglin Aero modelers Ft Walton Beach Any District V members invited assist running contest interested contact Ron Chidgey Tony Stillman 100 Kentucky Dr Pensacola FK 32505 cant wait mail call 904 456-2933 after six 904 478-6745 during day Model planes kinds biplanes jets 10 inches 16 feet across fill skies Dixie Sky Devils meet. says front page Amory Advertiser Amory MS Dixie Sky Devils new ly organized chartered AMA club live area interested joining call Ed Hunter 256-7765 after six pm Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS held its first fun fly season March 6thhenceforth known Crash Sun day 25 contestants 16 crash es Pictured winnersnote lack planes photo winning bunch includes Dennis Lott Ron Fears Kevin Quattlebaum Hubert Crook Jerry Gould Mike Lauman Gayle Smith George Hancock Hank Cooper Ricardo Tarte Carolina PR called other night tell about plans several AMA members island make pilgrimage Toledo show Thats serious aeromodeling interest Wish could get same group go Nats year Remember Nats year will its ever before Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Amelat VIce-Presidenta Loren Holes 643 HitI Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1503 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Melony 1916 Keonland Pkwy Owenshoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Snsithvjlle MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Sorthomme unisersity City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Boo 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 8111 Zinsteser Boss 72 yarnS IL 81375 Frequency Coardlnesor James Check 564 Greotchesner St Lexington KY 40505 has busy month since last met Spring breaks college two pit crew members swelled home Underwoods full scale lots mail bombed mailbox got day flying check out new radio channel 38 Worked great Underwoods en masse along houseguest Vienna Aus tria managed make trip Pekin IL mall show put Pekin Peoria RC Clubs Peoria Wyreflyers Control Line Club important part event well Aviation Day included Ultra-Lights EAA displays addition models great able visit modeler friends CD Al Kretz got manhandle mike trophy awards Twas fun indeed few pictures taken Cathy Under wood reveal items note ruomni eno DIII immer myors newsletter editor Morrie end President Bob Overmier June 1983 109 winners sharp display loads nice models club has yet tried mall show should Its fantastic meet pub lic way sell modeling working developing National Model Avia tion Day sell modeling over US once Robert t-irestone Os Inaisna sent snot trophy stand mall show Elkhart IN show March 12-13 year sponsored Elkhart County Flight Mas ters Tn-Valley RC Club South Bend Impressive hardware isnt Another PR-type project group might want pursue handout explaining club its activities Lafayette Esquadrilles has impressive little number uses demos contests etc cludes general club information describes types events tells what watch contests get hobby etc Phone numbers contact persons round off Its great icebreaker springboard questions well chance pass information old philosophers note month prompted bit Turbulator newsletter Thermaleers McDonnellDouglas Free Flight clubs Edited Bob Klipp newsletter reads like friendly let ter favorite uncle filled hints information well personal ob servations provide some interesting sights may never tow A-2 cir cle enjoy material end Bobs note January issue included expected plea dues relates Anyway its going cost nine bucks what could give feelings its subjective thing Free Flight camaraderie associated still give lot satisfaction please stay us dont feel obligated un derstand words prompted thought feel strongly about relationship types organizations associate ourselves often hear person ask What give dues Very rarely can group give much return dues very simply becomes what can give group becomes criti cal what makes group dynamic vital give beyond dollar value will receive kind After work complete picture jigsaw puzzle pieces move hand puzzlenever reverse Iowa igan 0 Menesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Assistant Vice-President Jack Pnn 368 Ha -poet Or. 5 2eovr pds 62402 Associate Vica-Preeidsts Arthur ArrO 1014 Woodbrote diud Ant Arnor MI 43103 Russell Kneozqer 2625 5 ShoreisoOd Sno Muaukne WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tiota 51. Ouluth MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanginerood Tr St Joseps Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Oorsent Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crysnol MN 55428 Frequency cooi-dinatoe Pete Waters 117 Cast Main upper Level Northaille Ml 48167 Phone 0ev 313 348-0085 stoning 313 437-4244 visit AMA Headquarters Na tional Center Aeromodeling fantastic Almost everything place function ing everyone looked happy busy Theres Control Line circle parking lot some plaques honor wall entrance look professional can proud AMA Before airplanes museum collection hung high center bay possible fly model space set some records John Worth has 11 seconds handlaunch glider have two minutes 585 seconds rubber power new Manhattan Cabin hung up otherwise Im sure could have done five minutes Ill pay attention partici pants fund raising program get plaques wall names Honor Roll Plaques hundred dollars should sent Vince Mankowski right away still have possession Council meeting dealt exclusively budget creeps upward Some Bits Pieces Chicago area June 9-12 will scene Great Race 83 Sailplanes isdistance twill Contact Dan Pruss 815436-2649 information unique type event deed Speaking unique consider latest project Charles DuVall southern Illinois has put together elapse time meter determine actually much time puts building So times people ask long project takesespecially scale project Most times answer rather wild guess best Charles will know sure now flips starts work off leaves shop goes up 9999 hours should cover projects Since scale buff wonder long will keep meter before destroys dont think could bear learn long really spend model Closing Some new appointments next month Remember Chicopee next month Have helped newcomer month Radio Waves Tn-Village RCers Streamwood IL come some defini tions Ballasta loud explosion Cap Stripto remove ones headgear Pylonall aboard Wash in/Wash outlaundromat schedule tip hat profound thank youmy new headmast photo courtesy Bob Freukes St Louis year first time have spent much time details depth first time ever special meeting sub ject Council doing its job members specially knowledgeable con tribution Ed Izzo report Dennis L Goodrich AMA 32792 Ames IA Heres picture taken after videotaping session WOI-TV Ames Iowa February 10 1983 Members Ames Sundusters am president demonstrated Indoor rubber powered pylon flying use keep up interest during winter segment aired March 12 1983 WOIs public affairs program Iowa Edi tion participated show others club pleased what saw feel have presented aeromodel ing public new pleasant light Part approach suggestion particular form ideal families cause cheap very young can partici pate educational great cabin fever 110 Model Aviation F vvyreslyers Terry Meidrotn talking local youngster through AMA Cub Delta Dart Cant find place leadouts eh club also has signup free instruction trainer films ne youngest winner wouse name daughter Cathy failed get receiving trophy Al Kretz CD LR Host Betty Lou Varnum Mike Ander son Mats Dubberke Tom Bubolz Bret Smith Dave Shavers would like mention Iowa Edition executive producer Betty Lou Varnum biggest fan also loves flying sort deserves special thanks letting us try show modeling Last year went Ida Grove did ten-minute seg ment IMAA Fun Fly Festival very impressed first exposure big time flying Other clubs should afraid ap proach public affairs departments local TV stations always lookout new interesting things especi ally ones come public affairs angle things offer public better way living educating coping Participation within club has good has spurred interest certain junior has brought two boys along him standpoint has great success Mike Anderson spark plug Indoor flying having adapted article Model Airplane News back issue has adapted AMA CL rules fit manner events junior Matt Dubberke re ceived recent notoriety letter editor Model Airplane New& em barrassed find club such low profile invisible now knows us feeding interests best can club has sent letter response MAN editorial Last year made concerted effort find safe place fly RC What found two flying sites power gliders rent-free Needless say requiring AMA Sundusters memberships fly suppose going alienate number folks will think trying exclusive cant see trying protect selves guess Problem Arkansas C txwsan Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vce-Prsedents 2db Friydl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 201 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Honey III 927 Commerce Pleaxannon TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Palmer NC Alboqaerqae NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cx Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sarnlesvile OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinexor Tdm Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 WHAT THRILL get walk proud ly very own AMA National Head quarters Museum building beautiful rolling countryside Reston VA just off highway Washington DC Dulles Airport just far enough west Washington avoid its frantic confusion just far six miles enough east Dulles avoid airport noise such beauti ful setting am inspired corny observe probably close Heaven can get model airplane please believe very eerie feeling because building vision planned plain gray ceiling room Dallas Gaston Hospi tal 10 years ago fact HQ building idea became part plan overcoming what supposed terminal illness appearance plan building indelible mind probably could have walked its interior moved around completely blindfolded course built architects model build ing added familiarity building actually open What thrill Now pray make proudest place aeromod eling world Now rent money will go someone elses pocket Use new building already affect ing us March 19th first Executive Council meeting held new con ference room front building Purpose meeting discuss ap prove 1983 budget long all-day session gave us fine chance try out comfort rooms chairs sure must congratulate whoever picked chairs definitely expensive chairs about comfortable business chairs have encountered sure made long dull meeting endurable might observe chairs thoughtfully carefully chosen AMA HQ staff has probably made good choices everything erse involved Although national action AMA does affect District VIII will try now mention happenings directly concern ing five-state district Some popular activities being planned already action season mall shows weather still de pendable enough invite modelers come distance flying Mall shows during period also great way introduce aeromodeling public com munitys officials mall show also inspires meeings symposiums BS ses sions stir enthusiasm up us also excellent chance exchange technical ideas families meet other am astonished very pleased amount quality both Control Line Indoor flying being generated District VIII Control Line flying almost died out Dallas area old leaders hav ing switched over Radio Control Along came very personable young fellow name Gary Grant fascinated Control Line flying didnt enjoy flying alone Rather fly alone give up flying Gary started recruiting soon club enthusiasts generated lots activity going am proud say bunch teenagers getting involved rather unsuspected problem developed renewed Control Line interest Few hobby dealers carrying Control Line kits accessories manufacturers also backing off being earliest Control Line fliers lucky speak language have connec tions keep good supply hand hobby shop able help new comer technical problems salute Gary Grant putting Control Line back its feet area Control LineWilliam Hess came San Antonio tell San Antonio picking up Control Line part Southwest Model Airplane Championships Labor Day weekend might well have died hadnt offered carry Southwest Model Airplane Championships Meet has held ever since 1938 45 years before Control Line flying radio either al ways traditionally held Dallas until Planesmen Fort Worth took over Free Flight part hold southwest Fort Worth Labor Day weekend Radio Control phase Southwest Cham pionships still held Dallas Indoor flying interest District VIII probably highest level has ever en joyed Monthly gatherings being held Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX attendance growing time two fellows putting gether Ed Turner Jesse Shepherd Ed Free Flight leaders nationally just cant say enough nice things about oldest quietest gentle manly leaders Jesse Shepherd jewel Indoor flying interest fellows have generated has drawn recognized door experts like Stan Chilton way Wichita KS darned Stan didnt set national record gym Bed ford Boys Ranch let make ob servation wind Dallas 35 mph doesnt blow indoors Fred Welsh Flight Training Commit tee Chairman Richardson TX Radio Control Club have seen lot sort effort put out bunch on-their-toes clubs packet Fred brought probably best Ive ever seen beautifully put together covers everything approach finest thing club can both directions other club members newcomer flier club isnt putting out information like should beautiful packet put out Richardson RC club far too expensive send gratis anyone interested will talk see nominal fee can arranged just received excellent newsletter Wings Texas City RC Club leader group must really sumpin because Phil Poffenbarger both President Newsletter Editor obviously strong creative leader well newsletter contained sparkling format assignments responsibilities holding model meet fun fly might contact Phil Poffen barger 2902 Frostwood Circle Dickinson TX 77539 photocopy information Congrats Texas City RC Club Aeromodelingthe pursuit happiness **** now**** txlxradx e Knsas e Nebraska C Nxttlt Oakxta C South Dakota IXWyxming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaeocieee Vice-Presidenna Robert Bell 2622 5 Coffmae, Casper VVY 82601 Ed Cam 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 C Stanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th Sn Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mantern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts BiBS Cloadax Sidax PaIls SD 57103 Frequeascy Cocedinetor Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly P1 Denver CO 80220 Phone Day 3031 761-5900 Evening 303 757-4082 Congratulations modelers Grand Junction CO becoming AMA Chartered Club No 1124 1983 Randy Smith June 1983 111 club secretary shares group has some really good fliers its hard get out side fliers Visit fly Grand Junction held fun fly last Sunday Febru ary featured Sweet Stick models held Whitewater Dragstrip-paved run way pit area Ken Pedersen CD event would like send newsletters contact Grand Junction Modelers may contact Randy Smith 403 Bristol Ct. Grand Junction CO 81501 Associate VP Ed Cox Kansas sends following info Fliers area Gordon City La Cygne KS take note Garden City has new club Sand Hill Fliers Gary Joy President club 14 members Gary feels other fliers area may looking friendship flying activity now offered organization Contact Gary Joy 314 No 10th South Apt Garden City KS 67846 Ray Shields LaCygne KS writes new activity area farm near Linn-Miami County line Highway 69 several fliers area Ray looking Ray has both RC full-size landing strip farm Sounds like plenty room Contact Ray Shields Rt 1 LaCygne KS 66040 Good flying guys thanks info Ed Cox way Garden City southwest Kansas La Cygne close Missouri border south Kansas City about 50-60 miles Donald Pemberton Wichita KS has sent letter update rundown activities area reports Air Capitol Eagles Air Show Team No 121 busy planning 83 show season operate basically central Kansas can travel other areas within reason time permits Contact Don 9112 Hickory Lane Wichita KS 67212 Don also reports Wichita RC Club has announced 2nd Annual Jumbo RC fly-in May 7-8 Pattern meet June 25-26 2nd Annual Aviation Day program August 14 Sailplane contest September11 still plan having annual Pylon Racing event annual picnic fun fly Sounds great may wish contact Wichita RC Club Presidint Ron Wilford Guess youll have contact Ron through Dons address didnt include report Rons name didnt show up latest microfiche AMA membership Ron Wil ford may wish contact AMA HQ check Carol Merfeld re 83 mem bership Probably some minor hitch safe may wish check out HQ Contact Jerry Carley regarding May 7-8 Jum bo Fly-In 1-316/524-6654 Don reported several past events volunteered AVP needed appreciated Don dont get volun teers pay good too Thanks letter Don opportunity see new AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA past weekend March 19-20 know AMA members will proud have part organization too can visit new Headquarters building Im sure Vince Mankowski will sharing opportunity contribute Phase II Building Fund toward reducing mortgage building Id urge consider contribu tion some new really nice pins patches will available Watch opportunity soon Arizona vrnra r Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Amciate Vka-Prssdenta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevele CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Ileynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St. Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Wastty Chula Vista CA 92011 Praquency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Pair Oakv CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 report being written Florida Im back cape again launch ofTRWs satellites Space Shuttle what better thing tend Pattern meet headed south attend meet put Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS two-day Pattern meet directed Ted McKerchner weather didnt cooperate front moved through causing cold blustery conditions meet hit heavy rain around noon Sun day good revisiting club last tended Quickie 500 meet put 1978 Saw several familiar faces yet another weekend went over Orlando run four-mile race local running club putting ran pun tended Nordic Glider team member Jim Bradley also competing Jim lives Orlando can fly circles around Nordic can beat him footrace though does turn decent time Ive appointed new AVP Hawaii Hes no stranger competitors name Al Tuttle As columnist can see Im going like Al asked him thumb nail sketch himslef article sent enough info fill entire allotted space promised Al familiar Cape Canaveral area having spent over 20 years missile busi ness Al lived Cape area nine years Hes flown various types models except helicopters CL FF first loves migrated Pattern Quarter Midget racing Hes member USPJA CD Al says activity Maui lives almost 100% RC power glider club process being formed Maui Contact Al info Al sent lots Ive lot cover month must move reading Silent Flyer newsletter South Bay Soaring Society located near San Jose ran across article showing club kept flying site members flying sand dunes eroding badly Parks Depart ment closing activities club formed committee work Parks Department formulated way save dunes First walkway sand ladder con structed parking area top dune cut random access top Next windfences erected across old pathways new path Finally pilots platform built spectator bench installed nearby Straw mulched bare sand spots What really gets attention done $200 Parks Depart ment preparing restore adjacent dune cost $50000 Good job SBSS now have fine site Sunset Beach Another club San Fernando Valley Radio Control Flyers reports too improving its flying site its own expense members fly Sepulveda Basin site Marty Mallow member club wrote saying club provided pipe bring water pit area infield being plowed up order install sprink ler system plant grass also intend install sun shade roof over pit area clubs expense San Fernando Valley Foundation tax deductible donations can made has established monies will used better site Later year theyll host Pattern meet Attend see fruits labor AVP Sacramento area Bob Kampmann reports theres some low-key Indoor flying Sierra College gym Rocklin fly December through April 2nd 4th Sundays 1 pmto 5 pm know information little late year its good know recent ninth annual Astro Electric Championships nearly $2000 worth mer chandise awarded 62 con testants made 83 entries 39 trophies shoot Larry Jolly field day entered six events four firsts second fourth Electric stay may way fly power future Noise problem planes Mike Lee Phoenix AVP wrote Denver Im has travel Mike reports attendance up 112 Model Aviation LR GLA J Holcomb Super Lucky Fly II 0 Jorden Big Stick 0 Jorden Strikemaster W DeCamp Kouger 1W DeCamp Dirty Birdy CM Hamilton Hooker CM Hamilton Cricket CM Hamilton Aero master Too R Hall Mach R Hall Super Duper Joy Stick R Hall Photo R Hall Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unlets writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel years version Southwest Regionals Buckeye AZ meet over 25 years oid now still strong Mike reports Sun Valley Flyers SVF Phoenix have new paved runway Its 60 x 500 feet SVF put many months hard work raising funds site finest Arizona photo below shows Mike instructing ROTC students Cactus High School Phoenix aerodynamics Mike has plaid shirt students have new flying program eager learn about aircraft Mike looks hes showing bank plane wish columns easy prepare leave much stuff out Mike sent other pictures Ill work space permits booth has busy traveling around Drop line could use would like address club drop line shouldnt Florida forever THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainociasa VIce-PrmidnU Al Culver 1607 S von Elm 1 Pocanelto 1083201 Simon Droete Box 58 Broedniew MT 59015 Gory Ft Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Joneeu AK 99801 Dane Mullmns 15859 Palatine Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickobarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilne P0 Box 623 Klometh Fells OR 97601 chick Young 29020 1st Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 95003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Mel St Redmond WA 98052 Frequaficy Coerdinesar obert Belch 15439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 hone 1503 761-5103 Just got word Boeing Hawks ponsoring first ever Scale Contest ly.In Bob Bailey wrote will cale Saturday May 7 Open Scale 1yIn Sunday May 8 Register starting am both days Hawks field Kent emember 7296 forbidden fre uency Seattle area 7224 uestionable Barnstormers Bi-Plane Contest July changed involve Scale types ith small bonus Bi-Planes later NWSS will hold Soaring meet Red tond field May 7-8 May Fly oaring Contest will followed Soaring leet Eugene 14th May lay 28-29 NWSS will host Soaring con tst Spokane Hawks will have Soar ig meet Kent June 4-5 June 18 Portland will meet run NWSS/NSS understand latest Soar ing song Gorilla Dreams Anyway get glider go meet Since will probably read after fact F500 Pylon Racing Champs held May 1 Kent Hawks will sponsor race June 18-19 QM F500 Saturday Fl Sunday Dont forget best Float Plane Fun Fly July 2-3 Haystack Res just south Madras OR Motels town camping site go enjoy Another contest enjoy will 13th Annual Chelan Air Fair put Red Apple Fliers Wenatchee Two days July 910 will hold classes Pattern Sport Giant Scale Randy Brawley CD ad vises free camper parking great scenery large paved runway attend Sounds Jike great weekend CL enthusiasts should trek Eugene May 28-29 Northwest Champs Right airport theyve got great place contest excellent out question kinds CL stuffCarrier Stunt Balloon Bust Combat Racing mention few go fast clip things slow down fine get-together Satur day night great time friends flying Remember SRACs May Fly May 28-30 clubs Can will late July early August SRAC also talking about T-6 racing along several other clubs possible enough interest T-6 racing get district-wide thing going have thoughts let know speaking low cost racing dont forget Super Sport races run several clubs southern Oregon Simple rules cheap equipment seem like way go interested contact Dick Wickline get particulars As recall Jim Trump Benton Co group got S/S racing going can supply info well May 14-15 days Zillah Valley Aero Modelers Volcano Fun Fly Always first-rate contest also great time sit around swap lies field tops camping grass ever growing strip asphalt fly MRRCS scheduled have Pat tern Scale meet Puyallup Jurte 4-5 dont have particulars contact Bob Pfeiffer details next Pattern contest will Zillah hosted VAM June 18-19 got letter Mark Peterson Scobey MT about efforts organize club Mark enclosed poster about lecture show n tell presentation made troduce modeling good folk Scobey What outstanding idea anyone close can give support aid Mark please since can use help can get Really its people like Mark such great positive enthusiasm make hobby enjoyable Helena Flying Tigers Uncontest will May 14-15 Bring anything fly fun no entry fee just come enjoy Big Bird enthusiasts will have Fly-In MRRCS field Puyallup July 16-17 Hosted Puget Sound Rocs will low-key eventfly and/or talk no pressure first annual event has camping space field Al Alman tells will food supplied reasonable cost six-channel Futaba will raffled off bring biggie mingle long marking calendar remember OMAS-1 will have its second annual fly-in about August 20-21 first event ex cellent can look forward next Bruce Carson wrote Breshears put Delta Dart contest Spokane No info about ceiling height high time Joe Foxs 38 seconds Gil Horstman prom ised have outdoor mass launch Delta Darts annual JSB Scale meet Isnt amazing what some RC clubs get involved Pennyplanes anyone Barons will host Scale Internats June 1012 Deer Park field Last year around 20 entries year could much bigger since no competition FAI Internats last year As far know Strat-O-Bats arent getting much action Pacific Ace Challenge Pitysounds like good idea Also RAG meet will May 1 before will read its back fun games Army over Harts Lake site Misery Meet shifted Hillsboro combined NorWester monthly contest next NorWester monthly will held May 15 probably will Hills boro site should check out first some word about access Boardman OR bombing range FF site Only 15000 acres some wild hazards Dave Hagen put 2710 Albany Fl D meet Since Dominas record 2603 Dave clear national record hand didnt file because thought needed another timer will again MARCS will have fun fly May 22 Scale meet June 26 club field Marymoor Park look forward Sportsman Race July 23 recall anything flies can entered handicapping system less swift Theres hope Are aware show teams Dis trict XI has have feeling out aware existence have two teams go out put flying demonstrations front millions people year value PR work enormous potential audience includes citizen district older team headquar tered Spokane other located Everett point dont know booked solid think might event can used further hobby contact teams ask could put show Both groups outstanding flying demonstrations can really wow crowd Idaho Symposium April 30/ May 1 Boise 7th will BARKS race BARKS field Q-500 possibly T-6 races 15th Pocatello will Q-500 1AA races possibility T-6 racing 21st Boise will fun fly BARKS field beginning noon new organization Idaho called Idaho Scale Squadron Its purpose s promote Scale modeling have several meets throughout year organization deserves support participation May 28 29 club will sponsor meet Pocatello attend Also May 28 29 Treasure Valley Pylon Racing Association will have its annual Q-500 Fl race Caidwell now THINK SAFETY HAPPY FLYING June 1983 113 SHARING IS THE BEST OF ALL REWARDS now like quote letter modeler southern gentleman friend beginner GEORGE PERRYMAN Smyrna GA. no longer beginner himself Georges message REAL enjoy ment modelers ALL ages build ing flying model airplanes found not-too-complicated rubber-powered Free Flight models quote enjoy Junior Flight column efforts reach modelers may just young years older modelers turning simple rubber gliders discovering what have known years models FUN really Hundreds possibly thousands Radio Control fliers now flying simple rubber ships Now have graduated Im just beginning 45th contest season probably will never again have like 1982 flew nothing rubber made 29 firsts 11 different events entered 14 events Lincoln AMA Nationals won nine firsts mostly simple rubber stuff As wind tunnel model designer Lockheed have work 10 hours day usually six days week So cuts modeling some Maybe time time can include few things have helped over years No knows everything about facet modeling sharing best rewards Enclosed plc fun mod els made over thousand flights 30 hours total flight time before lost never much fun last ed long did Ed enclosed check $1000 join BAMA * ** hear loud clear George Yes indeed sport model whether rubber electric gasoline powered what long remember cherish contest events found such models over country welcome member BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Association look forward receiving hints ideas other modelers too may want contribute Seaglen Model Co recent W RAM Show White Plains NY past February ran old friend Massachusetts manning what interesting booths entire show Glenn ORoak used fly models together Bostons junior Aviation League ly goes back before AMA Glenn along wife Celia thats Seaglen comes producing very nice line 30 wingspan models So far include four super scale models Lambert Monocoup Cessna C34 Rearwin Speedster Fairchild 24 . high wing monoplanes good flying character istics 4 Seaglen Model Cos 30 span Pacific Ace kit want stress most. particular ly time Pacific Ace model kit fits perfectly Don Ross Extravaganza contest talked about two issues ago course 1983 model Black Bullet will events Pacific Ace too ageless designs will go forever Send 20c stamped self-addressed en velope Seaglen catalogue Write Glenn ORoak SEAGLEN MODEL CO Box 123 Plympton MA 02367 Don Ross himslef gives stamp ap proval Pacific Ace kit costs $750 flying scale kits cost $1000 f 0 Dont pass up kits best buys around igned fly. fly. FLY Balsa Props As promised heres allbalsa prop indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model 3 blades simple flat sheets inch wide two quarter inches long thirty-second inch thick No difficulty cutting out sanding smooth work pulling plane ward hub heart prop must neat job making hub blades attach no problem make sloppy hub. make slop py airplane First mark center rse 1 inch end fway side Push pin right straight down through stick will hole prop shaft should done accurately three inch long one-eighth square-hub marked off oneinch sections Cut away half material outer portions indicated Get off les going right way. sure material cut off forms neat 450 angle Dont figure making hubs thats Make several ROY poor ones Break up perfect will tempted use As matter fact should de stroy parts model feel come up best possible s way improve propellers next month. JOIN BAMA TODAY Beginning Aero Modelers Association membership covers period during 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published fee membership $10 please pay check may forwarded attention Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 114 Model Aviation U Io FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 George Perryman displays favorite ginners model neither too complex
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents 1983 Nomination Procedures AMA Bylaws revised 1982 provide three year elected officer terms instead two changes include adoption various standing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization operation Among standing rules involving AMA Nomina tions Committee procedures making nominations AMA officers being elected year 1983 will electing AMA Presi dent Vice-Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three year terms beginning 1984 Note during bylaws transition Executive Vice-President formerly called Secretary/Treasurer Vice-Presidents Districts 3 7 11 will have terms extended year through 1984 procedures nomination will follows NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 Composition a All 11 Vice-Presidents sit Nominating Committee will constitute Committee total b Members Nominating Committee shall barred becoming nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same district absent Vice-President has permission writing vote telegram absent Vice-President will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex-offi cio member neither may Executive VicePresident nor Executive Director member Committee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Com mittee shall elected among VicePresidents Vice-Presidents majori ty vote b The current AMA President absence Executive Vice-President will call meeting order Once chairman Nominating Committee elected President EVP will relinquish chair leave meeting 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed written minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive VicePresident meeting chairman Executive Director full written report meeting results voting procedures 48 hours after adjournment 4 Meeting Conduct a The President EVP shall open meeting preside Vice-Presidents elect chairman b newly elected chairman shall dis miss President EVP Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior to covening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter ac ceptance candidate must file AMA Headquarters prior meeting cause Nominating Committee scheduled meet July 31 deadline nomina tion receipt AMA Headquarters close business Monday July 18 6 Selection Nominees a Limited three 3 upon ballot elective office b The assembly shall examine evaluate discuss written proposals candi dacy office see 5 nomination let ters shall read aloud Recording Secretary c The discussion period shall limited ten 10 minutes per candidate d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except 34 vote against may withold incumbents name ballot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per person per ballot b Oral voting shall district starting District 1 progressing numerically ascending sequence through District 11 desired voting secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting issue shall precede voting other nominees see 6d Voting placing nominees ballot shall follow sequence President Execu tive Vice-President Vice-Presidents d When three names nomi nated elimination will simple majority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chairman may move nomination acclamation continued page 104 June 1983 101 ACADEMY OF MODEL 1810 Samuel Morse Dr AERONAUTICSJ Reston VA 22090 World s L rqe S rn Organization NC Glitch Postcard hope Radio Control enthusiasts read pages 103-1 04 May 1983 issue Model Aviation article AMAs Frequency Coordinator intro duction new volunteer job will benefit RC fliers article spoke about tools will enable District Frequency Coordi nator DFC job stated postcard would quick simple way get RC interference information DFC Inserted issue ModelAviation between pages 58-59 will find pre printed postcard can use has spaces filled init very important complete blanks DFC build useful file will help RC fliers district needs good information Dont neglect details have interfer ence report make Note Additional copies RC Interference Report Card available upon request AMA HQ please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope request Carry reporting card field box pre-addressed DFC 1 5c stamp applied have interference problem whether think could coming strong commercial legitimate signal other source please note facts field way home drop completed post card mailbox current information better can help address DFC shown VPs column heading month Model Aviation district-wide collection data will help build good picture activity area might affect achieve best selection channels region DFC needs input system over AMA district serves end result can list RC frequencies area have best odds being free interference Synopsis-i 983 Budget Meeting March 19 Reston VA first AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Head quarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeilI Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President 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 Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Lang worthy NAA Executive Director Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Voislavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Frank Ehling John Preston Dis trict IV AVP Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave brief presentation during stated 1983 budget re vised HQ since January should opinion cut further area Executive Director advised 1983 revised budget projected 88000 members budget reflects accurate information previously available January Anaheim meeting noted 1983 revised budget balanced budget modest surplus agreed consensus go through proposed budget line line Following reported items upon Council took action 1 Rent Executive Director reported Aerospace Education Association desirous renting surplus office space indeed has already presented check After discussion approved unanimously District X abstained Executive Director authorized pursue rent offer AEA commit commit according judgement 2 Postage & Freight Several Council mem bers noted needing receive mail HQ once week others want mail sent occurs decided con tinue present mailing practice Council wishing separate treatment should direct HQ writing 3 Museum namin8 curator since Frank Ehlings retirement will taken up regular April meeting meantime motion approved museum initially funded $10000 $5000 applied toward curators annual salary second $5000 towards museum oper ating expenses eight against 3 5 1 2 9 4 EVP Pres seven ED 11 8 10 NAA 6 7 4 Public Relations PR budget noted very conservative Mr Styles requested consider April presentation up additional $10000 other PR projects beyond currently budgeted 5 Officer Service item encompasses costs Council meetings travel motion future Council meetings held Headquarters National Center Aeromodeling purpose reducing officer travel costs unless otherwise decided 2/3 vote approved two 3 4 eight against 2 9 5 10 8 6 1 11 three abstained EVP NAA ED Most Council members felt meetings should rotated around country noted way economize could limiting meet ings four year 6 Committees Ed Izzo chairman Noise Committee requested reducing $5000 budgeted figure $3000 accepted Frequency Committee request insert Interference Report Cards Model v/a t/on approved expenses deducted Frequency Committee budget approved unanimously add $2000 budget meeting Safety Committee 7 Professional Fees EVP request ed look various levels audits land costs same what would required connection building loan order possibly reduce costs currently annual major expense 8 Computerization Long discussion held present computer capabilities future plans noted accounting department badly need modern equipment should proceed current updating intentions Carl Maroney asked document what HQ has done will concerning computer systems future Council members will have concise comprehensive background information 9 Model Aviation ad-rep com mission arrangement Model vi at/on discussed no action taken change present policy established publisher 10 Investment Income Council ad vised Mr Worth seek recommendation donor stock make keep sell decision donation has al tripled value past year 11 Budget Status Having gone through entire income expenses line line no change totals approved unanimously budget presented March 19 1983 Council meeting adopted 12 Employee Loan Request Due Reston move DC employee has en countered hardships requested loan request approved unanimously loan accordance HQ established policy 13 Future Meetings addition previously approved April 30 Council meeting held Reston VA approved annual Nominating Committee meet ing Nats Executive Council meeting held conjunction time date convenient majority Council 11 2 10 6 1 5 11 ED 2 9 EVP 8 1 against 4 approved unanimously Nominating Committee meeting held Nats Sunday July 31 700 pm Council meeting held Monday August 1 900 am meeting adjourned 710 pm having session other meals breaks since 9 am Note 1983 budget anticipates sur plus $70920 year end based estimated 6% increase membership 88502 total income $2838728 cluding Model v/at/on magaizne total expenses $2767808 copy budg et available request AMA HQ J Worth Executive Director Museum Status Report February 19 Headquarters staff moved its new facility Reston marked major step toward realization major objectivesthe AMA model mu seu m new headquarters building de signed John Hunton highly respected architect within Washington area also accomplished modeler basic building consists three two-story modules measuring approximately 75 ft 30 ft joined inner corners providing central triangular shaft atrium consist ing just under 3000 sq ft26 ft high will museum Exhibits will dis played means polished aluminum ver tical trees capable handling up 42 models along conventional wall dis plays ceiling-suspended models Highly delicate objects such Indoor models small very valuable engines early radio equip ment trophies etc will housed glass dis play cases Prior retirement Frank Ehling solic ited donations promi nent American modelers primarily requesting models historical significance response has encouraging meantime already have several Dr Walt Goods models typifying development radiocontrolled flight special collection late Howard McEntee AMA has also fortunate receive Russ Berrara collec tion encompasses entire spectrum modeling have awaiting shipping instructions very generous donations have offered please patient us will request shipment just soon display facilities available target date still stands firm 1 September 1983 however hope have quite respectable growing display will make trip museum well worthwhile modelers plan ning visit us summer Additionally would like have opinions sug gestions keeping mind must finest presentation model aviation tory world As donations received anticipate will considerable amount re pair restorative work necessary would like follow lead Experimental Aircraft Association deligated some its exacting restorations various chap ters throughout country Think about club officers group would care take projectsin field expertisewhich would ensure meeting very high standards necessary exhi bits would like hear will discuss detail later time what better way can modelers made realize truly museum HurstG Bowers MA Museum Coordinator 102 Model Aviation rPresidnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NOMINATION TIME time has again rolled around nomi nation officers 1983 elections serve 1984 through 1986 year offices President Vice-Presients Districts 1 5 9 up election None cumbents will automatically placed ballotyou must nominate must accept before Nominating Committee can consider inclusion ballot nominations must received Head quarters 15 days prior Nominating Committee meeting will ac cepted Sit down now nominate favorite choice AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION seems good bit confusion about item Safety Code relative aircraft identification really quite simple MUST have AMA number aircraft name address air craft qualify insurance event accident Some models excluded requirement ONLY types listed code basic reason simply identi fication event accident Now know everyone basically honest would consider cheating dont Yet have incidents past accidents happening owner aircraft sim ply walking away disclaiming ownership cause did want get involved other SUSPECTED incidents accident happened involving aircraft longing non-AMA member buddy AMA member claimed flying aircraft just get insurance protection certainly recognize can some unclear situations let discuss some clubs hold auctions can both sell buy models Suppose buy auction has original owners AMA number painted wing What Well best way repaint wing too much trouble least place name address securely inside fuselage Might well include date bought plane next model bought Mono Kote-type lettering numbers fix problem small can Freon spray will helpful peeling process will affect adhesive back pres sure sensitive Mono Kote allow careful removal secondary cleaning residual adhesive using lacquer thinner will complete job allowing subsequent application own AMA numbers Perhaps difficult problem will face helping another modeler trim out ship instructing him own airplane problem both AMA members insurance will apply both long aircraft has identification reflecting ownership hope foregoing clears up some questions have arisen subject doesnt raise questions answers entire issue just veri fying ownership QUOTABLE QUOTE perseverance snail reached ark BUOG ETS March 19 Executive Council met new Headquarters building Reston VA go over budget ensure membership received value dollar dues can assure worthwhile effort giving Council member much better insight real costs associated operating Academy discussed line ex pense area major line income area dollar overall reduction made budget presented us meeting Too budget plan expenditure effort willMUST made reduce actual expenditure still providing necessary member ship services challenge laid shoulders Executive Director will closely monitored Council good job has done past expect nothing less year VERY sensitive issue discussed will course interest memberthe prognosis dues crease MIGHT needed much Executive Director based prior knowl edge experience suggested Coun cil should expect have address issue 1984 effect 1985 dues year much best guess time $5 increase $35 might alternative 1984 members past two years have offered $2 discount $28 instead $30 member renewed before December 15 suspect similar situa tion would applicable required dues increase 1985 such might have pay $30 instead $35 renew early reason can allow discount receiving money early allows us vest capital needed early year gain income investments simple economics requires very close monitoring people quite well accomplished Gisele Jackson FREQUENCY REPORTING Now have new RC frequen des new task becomes monitoring problems reporting solutions better accomplish situation Frequency Com mittee has recommended use report card filled out flier experiencing interference mailed Frequency Coordinator district coordinator will assess problem using charted information get response back flier clubs area well coordi nating data Frequency Commit tee chairman flier though should reasonably certain problem interference equipment-related trouble other hand should hesitate send card suspect interference have no equipment such scanner veri fy situation Remember prime reasons such plethora channels can select among several will clear area As cards will next issue Model viation along description use Additional cards can obtained AMA Headquarters DO BUILD/FLY am asked kind question times meetings shows swer definitely YES After what sport/hobby about what got involved politics AMA spare time lvement keeps bank account low tide Sure build past winter squeezed out enough time build two airplanes finish started friend What Two sailpianes electric powered type fly Last year managed enter two contests also managed place second fourth other too bad limited amount flying time get year also managed complete requirements LSF Level 3 Now can just remember send qualification form. THE SHOWSEASON can tell flying season getting close annual trade shows begin again attended WRAM Show Feb ruary very impressed size crowd attendance fine dis plays models As usual manufacturers abundance new products abound ed Attempting list new products will left others two items particu larly impressed Litco gyro kind stabilizer heli copters sensitive nearly unbelievableNow lam helicopter flier nor know anything sensitivity similar products market heli copters line take good look product suspect item may have other applications such keeping wings level Pattern ship possibly keep nose level sailpianes hmmm other product impressed brand new application CO2 very fertile mind Bob Davis diesel conversion man has adapted com pressed gas principal Cox 020 developed associated charging system flight gas storage system quite develop ment knowing past trends convert ing larger larger engines diesel should long before pumps gases continued next page June 1983 103 Presidents Corner continued 60 or 90 even. GADS Another approach quiet flight What next Bob FAI CL Plans proceeding well FAI Con trol Line team selection meets four groups nearly ready go Two years ago Combat plans set stepped direct other three selection meets would Nats popular directive allto point CL Aerobatics within 30 days completed necessary arrange ments agreed t6 plans year Combat again ready except finals site selection has yet con firmed TSC writing Aero batics Team Race going Dayton 01-I Speed will utilize split site concept Merced CA probably Dayton am overjoyed split-site concept have approved basis eight out 14 participants voted go way sad part years Speed team selection fierce compe titors Charlie Lieber does plan compete place team Truly unfor tunate knowing reason decision can say Qiarlie best you will missed Hope see back hunt 1985 Executive VFs Report Jim McNeilI AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Secretary/Treasurer-Executive Vice-President responsibility bring following report An unprecedented special Council meeting held new Reston VA home last week sole purpose examining 1983 money budget Because AMA has become multi-million dollar businessmade up mainly Comptroller Giselle Jack son Executive Director John Worth predicated upon 85000 membership predictIon 1983 budget predicts some $70000 surplus year No dues increase envisioned immediate future Some grumblings heard dedi cated Council members January Cali fornia Council meeting over various aspects spending hence special meeting new AMA Headquarters Mention made other might slashed expense sheet also magazine outside advertising policy modi fied After long day end almost nothing reduced budget pro jection magazine mode advertising left untampered fact some thought given increasing some pro grams particularly public relations 1Salaries gone over particu larity 2Our new telephone system computer ized automatically pick cheapest meth od route handling long distance calL 3Membership handling now more computerized initial outlay computer service quite large 4Qiartered word processing data processing also becoming computerized 5The PR budget 1983 $47500 view unusually fine job being done Geoff Styles discussion centered around rais ing allocation 6Office supplies/stationery up due business workload also now pay State Virginia sales tax 7A new data processing system also coming under computer umbrella 8A $46190 cost set aside sending model airplane teams international compe tition Europe elsewhere 9One biggest expenses insur ance Due some 1982 bad accidents an. trict VPs present doing fine job representing people back home districts way dues money talking about money Academy Model Aero nautics have questions about part budget manner money being handled write John Worth AMA HQ write Birming ham will answer inquiry Thank attention See next month iunpredictable nature insurance com panies leery booking AMA old rate Today cover first $100000 claim ourselves insurance company steps above $100000 10An outside ad representative soliciting magazine ads 15% commission examined decision made tamper successful combination area T T Nominations continued page 101 8 FinalizatiOn Proceedings Recording Secretarys report see 3c shall submitted Vice-Presidents 15 days meeting comments corrections approval report must approved 3/4 attendees meeting Vice-Presidents proxies 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will adjourn meeting Notice Members-Donut Send Money Election Balloti Several dozen membership renewals mailed last December 1982 have just delivered us Unfortunately renewals sent firm auditors counts election ballots AMA spite fact two envelopes different addresses membership renewal other voting included membership renewal package convenience members ballots renewals sent envelope auditors post office box rather AMA HQ compounding errors particu lar envelopes arrived Washington Post Office after election deadline re mained post office box until March box rental period expired result members tempted renew before end 1982 mailing auditors address did re ceive 1983 licenses until March also missed getting several issues magazine Corrective action has since taken such memberships have now processed letter explanation sent members affected notice suggest 1984 members pay careful attention instruc tions contained renewal packages similar situation can prevented goal give members good service have get mail before can process Well try remind everyone next fall about problem can avoid next year 104 Model Aviation ne two young ladies help keep Model Aviation magazine atloat Ms Andrea Peterson L person workproofreader production assistant etc Mrs Johnnie Shipley RI handles Plans Service orders production AMA News customer billing typesetting AMA News Competition Newsletter such miscellaneous chores producing Nats entry form updating national records type whew Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Together Nats Ever since days Navy hosted National Model Airplane Championships has great difficulty finding sites Nats events would same airfield too far away other 1983 however thesituation has improved greatly example both Indoor Outdoor Free Flight events will same field RC Control Line events fact RC Soaring Helicopter events will else will five miles away Indoor site will big hangar right Westover Air Force Base means will within walking distance other events base Similarly Out door FF events will visible other events base Indoor events incidental ly will have three official days instead usual two plus several days un official events Thus indoor flying will possible week long RC Soaring/Helicopter site huge grounds Smith & Wesson plant south Westover within view Interstate Highway 291 just couple miles Nats HQ intersection 1-291 1-90 Massachusetts Pike locations together hotels college dorms within few miles other means Nats activity wihtin 15 mintues other Its shaping up close-in happy Nats aided great Air Force coopera tion Westover Air Force Base will include final weekend full-scale static flying show Add first annual AMA convention activities HQ hotel promises fantastic week model aviation Plan now whether intend fly will plenty see participate entered contest ROAR Says Thanks. letter Gary Keyes Model Racing ProductsUSA shows appreciation RC model car boat people concerning AMAs recent success FCC would like take opportunity thank efforts obtaining much needed new RC frequencies AltFough fly model aircraft am avid RC car sometime boat racer ROAR does have financial human resources accomplish such grand goals think speak RC car boat enthu siasts extending sincere gratitude AMA efforts behalf No Club Charter Can Costly. Omahawks RC Club Nebraska has hit suit asking $50000 damages relating noise complaints club chartered about half club members belonged AMA lack chartering full AMA membership apparently due belief AMA insur ance would have protected club AMAs insurance says otherwise Omahawks RC organization member Academy Model Aeronautics would provide Defense coverage pay damages would result legal liability concerning suit members sued individually insurance policy would defend pay ny judgement against would liable pur pose Academy Model Aeronautics Legal Liability insurance insure its mem bers clubs Academy damages resulting being legally liable meantime club has spent about $3000 date legal expenses expects spend least much have started legal defense fund asking donations anyone interested helping AMA will forward checks made out Omahawks RC Inc help fund drive short sympathetic have pay bills date watching suit developments help what ways can unable anywhere near much might have possible club chartered sad part costs unnecessary except charter member ship fees could would have covered message clear AMA does pro vide liability protection belong June 1983 105 Bob Aberle received anuus old aii y aboveJ WRAM Show February 27 outstanding work during past few years Chairman AMAs RC Frequency Committee AMAs new PR Blimp R becoming familiar sight trade shows Made Peck-Polymers stands out high above exhibits make easy find AMA booth Shown photo taken WRAM Show White Plains NY Connecticut Maine actrosetlo 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aasociats VicePreeidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner MC 04345 Don Kraffn PD Box 1828 73 Heritage Lo. Dumbory MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06860 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher So Welpole MA 02181 NATS UPDATE new Soaring site has approved acquired approximately six miles Westover Field previously scheduled University Massachusetts Amherst now set flying activities will either Westover within six-mile limit dont believe has other Nats site have able fly such close proximity quite pleased receive Governor Massachusetts Honorable Michael Dukakis proclamation declaring month July Model Aviation Month HOW TO ENTER THE NATS am often asked question enter Nats Well its very simple out lined below 1 Send self-addressed envelope AMA requesting Nationals Entry Form 2 Fill out blank send entry fee AMA Headquarters before July 1 3 Voilayou entered ALL have show up compete SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING held special Council Budget Meeting Washington new National Center Aeromodeling member AMA can very proud functional beautiful facility Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director spent time building project owe Vince vote thanks job well done Getting back budget meeting first time such meeting has taken place members Council department heads Academy re viewed line item detail VP better understanding cost elements AMA department heads asked explain portions budget being first time review such undertaken details what went budget analyzed questionable areas explained sum up expense portion budget approved indicating surplus approxi mately $70000 approved capital expenditures consisted mainly computer peripheral equipment capi tal budget $60000 slated review approval next Council meeting held April 30 bottom line 1983 will operating break-even budget must keep mind some capital expenditures will one-time costs MAINE MODEL EXPO asked attend Maine Model Club Association meeting held Augusta ME March 6 Maine Model Association organized last year Expo ac tivity interest has continued grow 145 people attendance well two model manufacturers John Grigg AMA President also attandance both gave presentation Acade district activities Maine Model Association made up nine area clubs noted activi ty calendar has significantLy increased area indicates additional new members flying activities 1983 recog nized time facility rather crowded therefore planning enlarged Expo 1984 new location LR Bill Gagne SecretarylTreaSUrer Lou Bannister President Scott Bolduc Field Marshall Sky Streakers Modelers Club Don Krafft Associate VP looking new frequencies has made outline showing potential problem areas between cer tain frequencies anyone interested obtaining information may write Don will pleased pass See Nats New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Ainociat Vice-Presidents Fete Bianchini 2605 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney Sn. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreinch 9 Willow Ane. Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Jraochkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2 schenectady NY 12309 Lon Seuter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenlo NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehtich Form Rd Hickenrlle NY 1801 Second District Thoughts take dim view candidates office another make campaign PROMISES Unless 106 Model Aviation Dennis Folsom AVP Communications Coordinator Maine Model Club Asso ciation LI Frank Rende Executive Director Second Annual Maine Model Aircraft Expo Changing guard AMA President John Grigg rt gives new AMA RC Frequency Chairman George Myers also MAs Radio Technique columnist official badge position former Chairman Bob Aberle center looks Occasion WRAM Show White Plains New York February 26 LR Harry Peddle Secretary Sam Wade President Errol Heath Treasurer Kennebec Valley Model Aviators elected official sole control ma chinery will enable him deliver promised item impossible guarantee its materialization am sure agree Much preferred think state ment AIMS GOALS achieved benefit electorate firm un relenting drive accomplish such objectives During terms office have informed things believed would best serve AMA member AMA very own organization see two inseparable hold different view would inevitably result untenable conflict interest Prior last years election example circulated list certain particular GOALS opinion should concentrate upon achiev ing Some have already become reality others pending still others way becoming fact rather fancy Two matters demanding early attention listed Greater Restraint Dues Increases Needed Budgetary Reforms Whether coincidence other wise Executive Council meeting new home Reston VA next weekend announced purpose examining AMA Budgeting Methods Procedures eye toward putting sense hopefully fewer dollars AMA Ex penditures column pursuit objective PROMISE bound brighten outlook us seeking keep lid Dues-Increase Syndrome seems infect some policymakers periodically S-O-S ie Surmounting SNAFUI note just-received copy Trans mitter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers announcement requires im mediate attention Editor Ed Runkel writes starters Id like remind third annual AMA sanctioned contest held Jamesburg Sunday May 15th Keep mind plug contest outsiders ever get chance SNAFU AMA Headquarters due moving new headquarters left advertisement out latest Model v/at/on magazine Con test Calendar need word mouth can get event l Ed best effort make amends unintentional SNAFU put will June issue Model vi at/on scheduled reach members between April 27 May 4 about 11 days before meet WRAM 15 1983 version eager ly-awaited annual spectacle has now taken its well-earned place annals model aviation history now RC enthu siasts contemplating next years repeti tion yearly treat two shots will show WHY meh women ana cniloren West chester Radio Aero/Modelers did themselves proud usual making years offering greatest Though full-fledged member club took active personal part year nuts bolts phases 1 Setting up 2 Participating finally 3 Dismantling juggernaut Aeromodejing Show Biz During show pleasure helping Chuck Auerbach Tony Tartaglia Delta Dart pro gram enjoyed minute hour youngsters really sharp needed very little guidance shots Chuck writer looking over shoulders some regrettable reason picture Tony young charges failed material ize sufficiently publication highlight show District 2 AMA Member ship Meeting thanks kindness WRAM has held annually ever since inception shows Despite ob vious limitations photographer thought would like see picture Bob Aberle George Myers John Grigg meeting after installation George Bobs successor head AMA Frequen cy Committee Nats Notes Thanks Editor Bev Wisniew ski NMPRA newsletter able provide list motels Chicopee MA might wish consider selecting lodgings week Nats Actually have room names establishments telephone numbers So follows Quality Inn Conference Center 413 592-7751 Ra mada Inn 413 592-9101 Parwick 41 3 5927722 Susse Chalet 413 592-5141 Best Western 413 592-6171 Holiday Inn 413 781-0900 Sheraton West 413 781-8750 am pleased report have re ceived number requests work assign ments Nats willing make such contribution success East Coast Nats simply drop line shall see necessary application form furnished cannot repeat too often necessity supporting particular Nats member residing either District 1 District 2 Earl Van Gorder Editor Wing Tips newsletter MidHudson Modelmasters Poughkeepsie NY reports follows cannot stress enough need entrants possible years EAST COAST NATS Remember dont have expert win trophy Last year 94 trophies went unclaimed Nats number events could have claimed trophy barely able get model off ground year will also feature first ever Nats Convention sorts seminars displays discussion groups etc will definitely something dont forget important reason being Westover ly big attendance will mean wont have wait forever another East Coast Nats GEAR UP AND LOCKED thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaocians VicePreidenaa Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Fnancia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane Scottdale PA 15880 Fneqaflcy Coordinatar Jam Eearden 5552 Poanun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets see Tuesday must has story around lately trade shows club meetings banquets Executive Council meetings jockeying position ever busier schedule months travels included trip Newark OH Licking County RC Clubs banquet take look clubs new flying site site has built property leased club county located adjacent new Licking County Park help Parks De partment site being developed nicest club sites around will surely improve attendance clubs annual June 1983 107 contest another example what can done modelers municipal officials can work together Another letter re ceived relates too uncommon situation overlook need recognize Sometimes take granted good tune obtaining sites dont give recog nition recognition due Bath PA Area Modelers just such fortunate club recognizes its good fortune dropped following note use column Mr Bert Shafer dad Les operate grain production plantSunny Slope Farms club started 1 6 years ago leased sizeable piece ground crop field $100yes do/Icr per year rent has same since started Bert informed ne due inflation guess may have double time Bert son both built radio planes since son has graduated has really busy business however still continue have opportunity keep field Being associated Sunny Slope has reasons main reason club has prospered lot people out willing give receive fortunate Im afraid let anyone know about Thanks Bert second Ed son Paul Braden Bradens Airport Easton PA year 12th year Bradens shut down airport club hold Free Flight meet no commercial airline however understand has heavy charter flight busi ness along private aircraft business once done thing either Since started 12 years ago Bradens also close down two other clubs hold meetsboth RC amounts three days shutdown model airplane enthusiasts question people will go out way something help model airplane clubs thing speak people opinion deserve big vote thanks along people other areas am sure help other clubs always articles clubs losing fields too have op portunities Instead hearing about lost fields lets hear word appreciation have field lot good people out lets give credit credit due BAM-BASH XIII meet again tentatively set third weekend Sep tember 83 have tentative approval Bradens Tell somethinghow can beat people like Thanks Craig Ott letter Im pleased note club has presented AMA Certificates Appreciation both Shafers Bradens answer question Craigyou cant beat arrange ment hope other clubs similar fortunate positions will take lead recognizing benefactors large portion information re ceive clubs district comes newsletters sent month Id like thank clubs send copy particularly get kick out some names news letters Among cutest Ive received lately Clinton Model Aviators Wilmington OH Balsa Obituary name fits what us quite well Other great news letter monikers include Fly-Paper Air-Scoop Keep newsletters coming guys appreciate Jim Bearden District III Frequency Coordinator has done quite bit research 72 MHz Radio Common Carrier used near district submits following re port indicates area having much trouble listings RCC users present big gest problem us using consider ably higher power industrial users next Model v/at/on magazine should report card help us determining interference problems certain areas sure send ex periencing problems Jims letter have sent charts information AVPs regarding other transmitters Dis trict Ill 72 MHz 75 MHz Radio Common Carriers RCC Part 90 users have following RCC699 Transmitters72-73 MHz 441 Transmitters75-76 MHz Part 90 420 Transmitters 7 2-73 75-76 MHz Ohio51 TransmittersRCC 16 Southwest Ohio 30 Northern Ohio 5 elsewhere Pennsylvania 22 TransmittersRCC West Virginia 2 Transmitters RCC Adjacent States Kentucky 7 Transmitters RCC Indiana 3 TransmittersRCC Michigan 3 Transmitters RCC New Jersey 6 TransmittersRCC New York 15 TransmittersRCC Maryland 3 TransmittersRCC As can see District III has 75 trans mitters plus 37 transmitters adjacent states total 112 transmitters 10% transmitters RCC industry As District III Frequency Coordi nator would like get some feedback fellows Cleveland area other parts Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Ed Roznowski sent following letter picture column something column En closed picture set rules Clubs Scooter II racing event year will fourth 12 15 fliers participat ing have no problems getting workers cant wait race day due lower speeds planes Race times around two minutes Quarter Midget course Some fliers have gotten interested Quickie 500 racing Quarter Midget years racing will fourth Sunday month May Septem ber club Lebanon Valley Radio Con trol Club Inc Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society worked together event Sounds like fun Ed nice know have plenty workers See Toledo flelaware S Drstrrct Columbia land h Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aucciate Vice-Prou*deqnls Wayne Abernethy 9205 CarendOn 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bol Chompine 205 lipton rt& Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin Bli Beectwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Aoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Clvirs Court Folio Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvjlle NC 27028 Frequenscy Coondhnater Poul Vocobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 28301 Phone evening 19191 488-5988 hear District IV competition fliers getting ready Nats year will good Contact AMA HQ entry blanks additional information will also programs dont fly competition lots rest family see hope now know AMA Headquarters staff now new building Reston VA Washington DC area please stop take look what think best aeromodel ing center world made possible generous contirbutions club would like plan trip new building get touch can arrange some to take group tour new facility good club project would bus tour Washington DC see new National Center Aeromodeling Later year will have official dedi cation ribbon cutting ceremonies Ill keep posted exact date pinned down have gotten quite few letters Dis 108 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFULI Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities trict IV clubs praising work Paul Yaccobucci doing Paul District IV Frequency Coordinator has list users radio equipment could possibly cause interference problems within dis trict would like list commercial industrial users area drop Paul line will glad help can also advise about frequency scanning equip ment club missed Roanoke Valley RC Clubs auction Roanoke VA surely missed big outing auction gets bigger better year approxi mately 500 modelers swapping lies mod els year Some Hobby Line distributors showed wares year would guess few years will another Toledo Roanoke club goes out make welcome has club people meet front door help carry goodies refreshment stand has abundance homemade food delicious think District IV showed up year lot good deals models also abundance Everything Indoor Control Line RC Free Flight Also quite few Sailplanes Believe stuff junk some planes built very welL Finished models changed hands very low prices club will doing again next year plan attend Sorry short article month lately time has premium business growing leaps bounds takes lot time have always said cannot take time feel needed job Vice-President Dis trict IV properly would time let someone else take over has time willing will thinking about next couple months doing lot soul searching Whats Happening District IV Radio Control League North Carolina new first North Carolina now have official sanctioned AMA show team Raleigh Aero Masters Show Team recog nized January year Jim Page main force behind forming organi zation group deserves much credit amount work involved developing acts putting performances type unbelieved Everyone please try assist whatever area possible Im sure Jim would appreciate greatly Sandhills Model Aircraft Club found editorial SMAC newsletter Flight Lines Thought might interesting other club officers have always felt people put out special effort should recognized mind am including special section newsletter devoted club members put out special unselfish efforts help present hope fully future club members recognition will based personal knowledge well information receive other club members will included newsletter club member gives himself totally unselfish manner sole intent helping someone else Prince Georges Radio Control Club Par tial schedule PGRC Clubs upcoming activi ties May 1stQuickie 200 Races May 15th Quickie 500 Races & Formula 1 May 21st & 22ndPattern & Scale Contest June 11th & 12thScale Masters Contest Raleigh Aeromodelers RAM Fun Fly April 30th RAM Pattern MeetJuly 9th & 10th Sunfest 83August 6th & 7th RAM Scale MeetOctober 8th & 9th Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA Saint Elmos Day St Elmos Day cele bration fun fly will held May 1st year Steve Kaluf busy making plans best yet Mark calen dar polish up flying skills airplane invite friend come Out day fly ing fun Sky Lancers Washington DC SLOW Club now has AMA Control Line show team am sure will hear lot AMA show team arent Control Line show teams around Thats now b5O Alahama 0 Florida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina sosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-5550 Aseociew VIePrmldmws Greg Doe Itt 4 166 Poesy Smyrne TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 21i8 Thorn. N Cheeleaton sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. DeIrsy Beads FL 33444 Joseph McaIiw SR 00866 Boa 1532 Fagardo PR 00648 td Moorman 70 FIfth St Sisalimar FL 32579 Harry Sisarens P0 Box 376 Oneonse AL 35121 Torn Thacker 2390 Lawrenasville Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Fraqasency Coordhstae Burnis Fields 096 OntarIo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888662 would like see World Champion ship flying plan Pensacola FL Oc tober 10-15 1983 best fliers about 30 countries will compete FAI World RC Pattern Championships World Champs will held Bronson Fieldthanks final approval US Navy Bronson Field family can visit famous Pensacola white sand beaches visit Naval Aviation Muse um tour USS Lexington aircraft car rier Saturday night take family World Championship banquet Perdido Bay Country Club Host clubs World Championships Northwest Florida RC Modelers Pensacola Aeromodelers Eglin Aero modelers Ft Walton Beach Any District V members invited assist running contest interested contact Ron Chidgey Tony Stillman 100 Kentucky Dr Pensacola FK 32505 cant wait mail call 904 456-2933 after six 904 478-6745 during day Model planes kinds biplanes jets 10 inches 16 feet across fill skies Dixie Sky Devils meet. says front page Amory Advertiser Amory MS Dixie Sky Devils new ly organized chartered AMA club live area interested joining call Ed Hunter 256-7765 after six pm Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS held its first fun fly season March 6thhenceforth known Crash Sun day 25 contestants 16 crash es Pictured winnersnote lack planes photo winning bunch includes Dennis Lott Ron Fears Kevin Quattlebaum Hubert Crook Jerry Gould Mike Lauman Gayle Smith George Hancock Hank Cooper Ricardo Tarte Carolina PR called other night tell about plans several AMA members island make pilgrimage Toledo show Thats serious aeromodeling interest Wish could get same group go Nats year Remember Nats year will its ever before Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Amelat VIce-Presidenta Loren Holes 643 HitI Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1503 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Melony 1916 Keonland Pkwy Owenshoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Snsithvjlle MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Sorthomme unisersity City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Boo 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 8111 Zinsteser Boss 72 yarnS IL 81375 Frequency Coardlnesor James Check 564 Greotchesner St Lexington KY 40505 has busy month since last met Spring breaks college two pit crew members swelled home Underwoods full scale lots mail bombed mailbox got day flying check out new radio channel 38 Worked great Underwoods en masse along houseguest Vienna Aus tria managed make trip Pekin IL mall show put Pekin Peoria RC Clubs Peoria Wyreflyers Control Line Club important part event well Aviation Day included Ultra-Lights EAA displays addition models great able visit modeler friends CD Al Kretz got manhandle mike trophy awards Twas fun indeed few pictures taken Cathy Under wood reveal items note ruomni eno DIII immer myors newsletter editor Morrie end President Bob Overmier June 1983 109 winners sharp display loads nice models club has yet tried mall show should Its fantastic meet pub lic way sell modeling working developing National Model Avia tion Day sell modeling over US once Robert t-irestone Os Inaisna sent snot trophy stand mall show Elkhart IN show March 12-13 year sponsored Elkhart County Flight Mas ters Tn-Valley RC Club South Bend Impressive hardware isnt Another PR-type project group might want pursue handout explaining club its activities Lafayette Esquadrilles has impressive little number uses demos contests etc cludes general club information describes types events tells what watch contests get hobby etc Phone numbers contact persons round off Its great icebreaker springboard questions well chance pass information old philosophers note month prompted bit Turbulator newsletter Thermaleers McDonnellDouglas Free Flight clubs Edited Bob Klipp newsletter reads like friendly let ter favorite uncle filled hints information well personal ob servations provide some interesting sights may never tow A-2 cir cle enjoy material end Bobs note January issue included expected plea dues relates Anyway its going cost nine bucks what could give feelings its subjective thing Free Flight camaraderie associated still give lot satisfaction please stay us dont feel obligated un derstand words prompted thought feel strongly about relationship types organizations associate ourselves often hear person ask What give dues Very rarely can group give much return dues very simply becomes what can give group becomes criti cal what makes group dynamic vital give beyond dollar value will receive kind After work complete picture jigsaw puzzle pieces move hand puzzlenever reverse Iowa igan 0 Menesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Assistant Vice-President Jack Pnn 368 Ha -poet Or. 5 2eovr pds 62402 Associate Vica-Preeidsts Arthur ArrO 1014 Woodbrote diud Ant Arnor MI 43103 Russell Kneozqer 2625 5 ShoreisoOd Sno Muaukne WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tiota 51. Ouluth MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanginerood Tr St Joseps Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Oorsent Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crysnol MN 55428 Frequency cooi-dinatoe Pete Waters 117 Cast Main upper Level Northaille Ml 48167 Phone 0ev 313 348-0085 stoning 313 437-4244 visit AMA Headquarters Na tional Center Aeromodeling fantastic Almost everything place function ing everyone looked happy busy Theres Control Line circle parking lot some plaques honor wall entrance look professional can proud AMA Before airplanes museum collection hung high center bay possible fly model space set some records John Worth has 11 seconds handlaunch glider have two minutes 585 seconds rubber power new Manhattan Cabin hung up otherwise Im sure could have done five minutes Ill pay attention partici pants fund raising program get plaques wall names Honor Roll Plaques hundred dollars should sent Vince Mankowski right away still have possession Council meeting dealt exclusively budget creeps upward Some Bits Pieces Chicago area June 9-12 will scene Great Race 83 Sailplanes isdistance twill Contact Dan Pruss 815436-2649 information unique type event deed Speaking unique consider latest project Charles DuVall southern Illinois has put together elapse time meter determine actually much time puts building So times people ask long project takesespecially scale project Most times answer rather wild guess best Charles will know sure now flips starts work off leaves shop goes up 9999 hours should cover projects Since scale buff wonder long will keep meter before destroys dont think could bear learn long really spend model Closing Some new appointments next month Remember Chicopee next month Have helped newcomer month Radio Waves Tn-Village RCers Streamwood IL come some defini tions Ballasta loud explosion Cap Stripto remove ones headgear Pylonall aboard Wash in/Wash outlaundromat schedule tip hat profound thank youmy new headmast photo courtesy Bob Freukes St Louis year first time have spent much time details depth first time ever special meeting sub ject Council doing its job members specially knowledgeable con tribution Ed Izzo report Dennis L Goodrich AMA 32792 Ames IA Heres picture taken after videotaping session WOI-TV Ames Iowa February 10 1983 Members Ames Sundusters am president demonstrated Indoor rubber powered pylon flying use keep up interest during winter segment aired March 12 1983 WOIs public affairs program Iowa Edi tion participated show others club pleased what saw feel have presented aeromodel ing public new pleasant light Part approach suggestion particular form ideal families cause cheap very young can partici pate educational great cabin fever 110 Model Aviation F vvyreslyers Terry Meidrotn talking local youngster through AMA Cub Delta Dart Cant find place leadouts eh club also has signup free instruction trainer films ne youngest winner wouse name daughter Cathy failed get receiving trophy Al Kretz CD LR Host Betty Lou Varnum Mike Ander son Mats Dubberke Tom Bubolz Bret Smith Dave Shavers would like mention Iowa Edition executive producer Betty Lou Varnum biggest fan also loves flying sort deserves special thanks letting us try show modeling Last year went Ida Grove did ten-minute seg ment IMAA Fun Fly Festival very impressed first exposure big time flying Other clubs should afraid ap proach public affairs departments local TV stations always lookout new interesting things especi ally ones come public affairs angle things offer public better way living educating coping Participation within club has good has spurred interest certain junior has brought two boys along him standpoint has great success Mike Anderson spark plug Indoor flying having adapted article Model Airplane News back issue has adapted AMA CL rules fit manner events junior Matt Dubberke re ceived recent notoriety letter editor Model Airplane New& em barrassed find club such low profile invisible now knows us feeding interests best can club has sent letter response MAN editorial Last year made concerted effort find safe place fly RC What found two flying sites power gliders rent-free Needless say requiring AMA Sundusters memberships fly suppose going alienate number folks will think trying exclusive cant see trying protect selves guess Problem Arkansas C txwsan Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vce-Prsedents 2db Friydl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 201 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Honey III 927 Commerce Pleaxannon TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Palmer NC Alboqaerqae NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cx Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sarnlesvile OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinexor Tdm Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 WHAT THRILL get walk proud ly very own AMA National Head quarters Museum building beautiful rolling countryside Reston VA just off highway Washington DC Dulles Airport just far enough west Washington avoid its frantic confusion just far six miles enough east Dulles avoid airport noise such beauti ful setting am inspired corny observe probably close Heaven can get model airplane please believe very eerie feeling because building vision planned plain gray ceiling room Dallas Gaston Hospi tal 10 years ago fact HQ building idea became part plan overcoming what supposed terminal illness appearance plan building indelible mind probably could have walked its interior moved around completely blindfolded course built architects model build ing added familiarity building actually open What thrill Now pray make proudest place aeromod eling world Now rent money will go someone elses pocket Use new building already affect ing us March 19th first Executive Council meeting held new con ference room front building Purpose meeting discuss ap prove 1983 budget long all-day session gave us fine chance try out comfort rooms chairs sure must congratulate whoever picked chairs definitely expensive chairs about comfortable business chairs have encountered sure made long dull meeting endurable might observe chairs thoughtfully carefully chosen AMA HQ staff has probably made good choices everything erse involved Although national action AMA does affect District VIII will try now mention happenings directly concern ing five-state district Some popular activities being planned already action season mall shows weather still de pendable enough invite modelers come distance flying Mall shows during period also great way introduce aeromodeling public com munitys officials mall show also inspires meeings symposiums BS ses sions stir enthusiasm up us also excellent chance exchange technical ideas families meet other am astonished very pleased amount quality both Control Line Indoor flying being generated District VIII Control Line flying almost died out Dallas area old leaders hav ing switched over Radio Control Along came very personable young fellow name Gary Grant fascinated Control Line flying didnt enjoy flying alone Rather fly alone give up flying Gary started recruiting soon club enthusiasts generated lots activity going am proud say bunch teenagers getting involved rather unsuspected problem developed renewed Control Line interest Few hobby dealers carrying Control Line kits accessories manufacturers also backing off being earliest Control Line fliers lucky speak language have connec tions keep good supply hand hobby shop able help new comer technical problems salute Gary Grant putting Control Line back its feet area Control LineWilliam Hess came San Antonio tell San Antonio picking up Control Line part Southwest Model Airplane Championships Labor Day weekend might well have died hadnt offered carry Southwest Model Airplane Championships Meet has held ever since 1938 45 years before Control Line flying radio either al ways traditionally held Dallas until Planesmen Fort Worth took over Free Flight part hold southwest Fort Worth Labor Day weekend Radio Control phase Southwest Cham pionships still held Dallas Indoor flying interest District VIII probably highest level has ever en joyed Monthly gatherings being held Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX attendance growing time two fellows putting gether Ed Turner Jesse Shepherd Ed Free Flight leaders nationally just cant say enough nice things about oldest quietest gentle manly leaders Jesse Shepherd jewel Indoor flying interest fellows have generated has drawn recognized door experts like Stan Chilton way Wichita KS darned Stan didnt set national record gym Bed ford Boys Ranch let make ob servation wind Dallas 35 mph doesnt blow indoors Fred Welsh Flight Training Commit tee Chairman Richardson TX Radio Control Club have seen lot sort effort put out bunch on-their-toes clubs packet Fred brought probably best Ive ever seen beautifully put together covers everything approach finest thing club can both directions other club members newcomer flier club isnt putting out information like should beautiful packet put out Richardson RC club far too expensive send gratis anyone interested will talk see nominal fee can arranged just received excellent newsletter Wings Texas City RC Club leader group must really sumpin because Phil Poffenbarger both President Newsletter Editor obviously strong creative leader well newsletter contained sparkling format assignments responsibilities holding model meet fun fly might contact Phil Poffen barger 2902 Frostwood Circle Dickinson TX 77539 photocopy information Congrats Texas City RC Club Aeromodelingthe pursuit happiness **** now**** txlxradx e Knsas e Nebraska C Nxttlt Oakxta C South Dakota IXWyxming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaeocieee Vice-Presidenna Robert Bell 2622 5 Coffmae, Casper VVY 82601 Ed Cam 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 C Stanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th Sn Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mantern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts BiBS Cloadax Sidax PaIls SD 57103 Frequeascy Cocedinetor Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly P1 Denver CO 80220 Phone Day 3031 761-5900 Evening 303 757-4082 Congratulations modelers Grand Junction CO becoming AMA Chartered Club No 1124 1983 Randy Smith June 1983 111 club secretary shares group has some really good fliers its hard get out side fliers Visit fly Grand Junction held fun fly last Sunday Febru ary featured Sweet Stick models held Whitewater Dragstrip-paved run way pit area Ken Pedersen CD event would like send newsletters contact Grand Junction Modelers may contact Randy Smith 403 Bristol Ct. Grand Junction CO 81501 Associate VP Ed Cox Kansas sends following info Fliers area Gordon City La Cygne KS take note Garden City has new club Sand Hill Fliers Gary Joy President club 14 members Gary feels other fliers area may looking friendship flying activity now offered organization Contact Gary Joy 314 No 10th South Apt Garden City KS 67846 Ray Shields LaCygne KS writes new activity area farm near Linn-Miami County line Highway 69 several fliers area Ray looking Ray has both RC full-size landing strip farm Sounds like plenty room Contact Ray Shields Rt 1 LaCygne KS 66040 Good flying guys thanks info Ed Cox way Garden City southwest Kansas La Cygne close Missouri border south Kansas City about 50-60 miles Donald Pemberton Wichita KS has sent letter update rundown activities area reports Air Capitol Eagles Air Show Team No 121 busy planning 83 show season operate basically central Kansas can travel other areas within reason time permits Contact Don 9112 Hickory Lane Wichita KS 67212 Don also reports Wichita RC Club has announced 2nd Annual Jumbo RC fly-in May 7-8 Pattern meet June 25-26 2nd Annual Aviation Day program August 14 Sailplane contest September11 still plan having annual Pylon Racing event annual picnic fun fly Sounds great may wish contact Wichita RC Club Presidint Ron Wilford Guess youll have contact Ron through Dons address didnt include report Rons name didnt show up latest microfiche AMA membership Ron Wil ford may wish contact AMA HQ check Carol Merfeld re 83 mem bership Probably some minor hitch safe may wish check out HQ Contact Jerry Carley regarding May 7-8 Jum bo Fly-In 1-316/524-6654 Don reported several past events volunteered AVP needed appreciated Don dont get volun teers pay good too Thanks letter Don opportunity see new AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA past weekend March 19-20 know AMA members will proud have part organization too can visit new Headquarters building Im sure Vince Mankowski will sharing opportunity contribute Phase II Building Fund toward reducing mortgage building Id urge consider contribu tion some new really nice pins patches will available Watch opportunity soon Arizona vrnra r Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Amciate Vka-Prssdenta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevele CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Ileynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St. Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Wastty Chula Vista CA 92011 Praquency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Pair Oakv CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 report being written Florida Im back cape again launch ofTRWs satellites Space Shuttle what better thing tend Pattern meet headed south attend meet put Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS two-day Pattern meet directed Ted McKerchner weather didnt cooperate front moved through causing cold blustery conditions meet hit heavy rain around noon Sun day good revisiting club last tended Quickie 500 meet put 1978 Saw several familiar faces yet another weekend went over Orlando run four-mile race local running club putting ran pun tended Nordic Glider team member Jim Bradley also competing Jim lives Orlando can fly circles around Nordic can beat him footrace though does turn decent time Ive appointed new AVP Hawaii Hes no stranger competitors name Al Tuttle As columnist can see Im going like Al asked him thumb nail sketch himslef article sent enough info fill entire allotted space promised Al familiar Cape Canaveral area having spent over 20 years missile busi ness Al lived Cape area nine years Hes flown various types models except helicopters CL FF first loves migrated Pattern Quarter Midget racing Hes member USPJA CD Al says activity Maui lives almost 100% RC power glider club process being formed Maui Contact Al info Al sent lots Ive lot cover month must move reading Silent Flyer newsletter South Bay Soaring Society located near San Jose ran across article showing club kept flying site members flying sand dunes eroding badly Parks Depart ment closing activities club formed committee work Parks Department formulated way save dunes First walkway sand ladder con structed parking area top dune cut random access top Next windfences erected across old pathways new path Finally pilots platform built spectator bench installed nearby Straw mulched bare sand spots What really gets attention done $200 Parks Depart ment preparing restore adjacent dune cost $50000 Good job SBSS now have fine site Sunset Beach Another club San Fernando Valley Radio Control Flyers reports too improving its flying site its own expense members fly Sepulveda Basin site Marty Mallow member club wrote saying club provided pipe bring water pit area infield being plowed up order install sprink ler system plant grass also intend install sun shade roof over pit area clubs expense San Fernando Valley Foundation tax deductible donations can made has established monies will used better site Later year theyll host Pattern meet Attend see fruits labor AVP Sacramento area Bob Kampmann reports theres some low-key Indoor flying Sierra College gym Rocklin fly December through April 2nd 4th Sundays 1 pmto 5 pm know information little late year its good know recent ninth annual Astro Electric Championships nearly $2000 worth mer chandise awarded 62 con testants made 83 entries 39 trophies shoot Larry Jolly field day entered six events four firsts second fourth Electric stay may way fly power future Noise problem planes Mike Lee Phoenix AVP wrote Denver Im has travel Mike reports attendance up 112 Model Aviation LR GLA J Holcomb Super Lucky Fly II 0 Jorden Big Stick 0 Jorden Strikemaster W DeCamp Kouger 1W DeCamp Dirty Birdy CM Hamilton Hooker CM Hamilton Cricket CM Hamilton Aero master Too R Hall Mach R Hall Super Duper Joy Stick R Hall Photo R Hall Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unlets writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel years version Southwest Regionals Buckeye AZ meet over 25 years oid now still strong Mike reports Sun Valley Flyers SVF Phoenix have new paved runway Its 60 x 500 feet SVF put many months hard work raising funds site finest Arizona photo below shows Mike instructing ROTC students Cactus High School Phoenix aerodynamics Mike has plaid shirt students have new flying program eager learn about aircraft Mike looks hes showing bank plane wish columns easy prepare leave much stuff out Mike sent other pictures Ill work space permits booth has busy traveling around Drop line could use would like address club drop line shouldnt Florida forever THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainociasa VIce-PrmidnU Al Culver 1607 S von Elm 1 Pocanelto 1083201 Simon Droete Box 58 Broedniew MT 59015 Gory Ft Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Joneeu AK 99801 Dane Mullmns 15859 Palatine Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickobarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilne P0 Box 623 Klometh Fells OR 97601 chick Young 29020 1st Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 95003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Mel St Redmond WA 98052 Frequaficy Coerdinesar obert Belch 15439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 hone 1503 761-5103 Just got word Boeing Hawks ponsoring first ever Scale Contest ly.In Bob Bailey wrote will cale Saturday May 7 Open Scale 1yIn Sunday May 8 Register starting am both days Hawks field Kent emember 7296 forbidden fre uency Seattle area 7224 uestionable Barnstormers Bi-Plane Contest July changed involve Scale types ith small bonus Bi-Planes later NWSS will hold Soaring meet Red tond field May 7-8 May Fly oaring Contest will followed Soaring leet Eugene 14th May lay 28-29 NWSS will host Soaring con tst Spokane Hawks will have Soar ig meet Kent June 4-5 June 18 Portland will meet run NWSS/NSS understand latest Soar ing song Gorilla Dreams Anyway get glider go meet Since will probably read after fact F500 Pylon Racing Champs held May 1 Kent Hawks will sponsor race June 18-19 QM F500 Saturday Fl Sunday Dont forget best Float Plane Fun Fly July 2-3 Haystack Res just south Madras OR Motels town camping site go enjoy Another contest enjoy will 13th Annual Chelan Air Fair put Red Apple Fliers Wenatchee Two days July 910 will hold classes Pattern Sport Giant Scale Randy Brawley CD ad vises free camper parking great scenery large paved runway attend Sounds Jike great weekend CL enthusiasts should trek Eugene May 28-29 Northwest Champs Right airport theyve got great place contest excellent out question kinds CL stuffCarrier Stunt Balloon Bust Combat Racing mention few go fast clip things slow down fine get-together Satur day night great time friends flying Remember SRACs May Fly May 28-30 clubs Can will late July early August SRAC also talking about T-6 racing along several other clubs possible enough interest T-6 racing get district-wide thing going have thoughts let know speaking low cost racing dont forget Super Sport races run several clubs southern Oregon Simple rules cheap equipment seem like way go interested contact Dick Wickline get particulars As recall Jim Trump Benton Co group got S/S racing going can supply info well May 14-15 days Zillah Valley Aero Modelers Volcano Fun Fly Always first-rate contest also great time sit around swap lies field tops camping grass ever growing strip asphalt fly MRRCS scheduled have Pat tern Scale meet Puyallup Jurte 4-5 dont have particulars contact Bob Pfeiffer details next Pattern contest will Zillah hosted VAM June 18-19 got letter Mark Peterson Scobey MT about efforts organize club Mark enclosed poster about lecture show n tell presentation made troduce modeling good folk Scobey What outstanding idea anyone close can give support aid Mark please since can use help can get Really its people like Mark such great positive enthusiasm make hobby enjoyable Helena Flying Tigers Uncontest will May 14-15 Bring anything fly fun no entry fee just come enjoy Big Bird enthusiasts will have Fly-In MRRCS field Puyallup July 16-17 Hosted Puget Sound Rocs will low-key eventfly and/or talk no pressure first annual event has camping space field Al Alman tells will food supplied reasonable cost six-channel Futaba will raffled off bring biggie mingle long marking calendar remember OMAS-1 will have its second annual fly-in about August 20-21 first event ex cellent can look forward next Bruce Carson wrote Breshears put Delta Dart contest Spokane No info about ceiling height high time Joe Foxs 38 seconds Gil Horstman prom ised have outdoor mass launch Delta Darts annual JSB Scale meet Isnt amazing what some RC clubs get involved Pennyplanes anyone Barons will host Scale Internats June 1012 Deer Park field Last year around 20 entries year could much bigger since no competition FAI Internats last year As far know Strat-O-Bats arent getting much action Pacific Ace Challenge Pitysounds like good idea Also RAG meet will May 1 before will read its back fun games Army over Harts Lake site Misery Meet shifted Hillsboro combined NorWester monthly contest next NorWester monthly will held May 15 probably will Hills boro site should check out first some word about access Boardman OR bombing range FF site Only 15000 acres some wild hazards Dave Hagen put 2710 Albany Fl D meet Since Dominas record 2603 Dave clear national record hand didnt file because thought needed another timer will again MARCS will have fun fly May 22 Scale meet June 26 club field Marymoor Park look forward Sportsman Race July 23 recall anything flies can entered handicapping system less swift Theres hope Are aware show teams Dis trict XI has have feeling out aware existence have two teams go out put flying demonstrations front millions people year value PR work enormous potential audience includes citizen district older team headquar tered Spokane other located Everett point dont know booked solid think might event can used further hobby contact teams ask could put show Both groups outstanding flying demonstrations can really wow crowd Idaho Symposium April 30/ May 1 Boise 7th will BARKS race BARKS field Q-500 possibly T-6 races 15th Pocatello will Q-500 1AA races possibility T-6 racing 21st Boise will fun fly BARKS field beginning noon new organization Idaho called Idaho Scale Squadron Its purpose s promote Scale modeling have several meets throughout year organization deserves support participation May 28 29 club will sponsor meet Pocatello attend Also May 28 29 Treasure Valley Pylon Racing Association will have its annual Q-500 Fl race Caidwell now THINK SAFETY HAPPY FLYING June 1983 113 SHARING IS THE BEST OF ALL REWARDS now like quote letter modeler southern gentleman friend beginner GEORGE PERRYMAN Smyrna GA. no longer beginner himself Georges message REAL enjoy ment modelers ALL ages build ing flying model airplanes found not-too-complicated rubber-powered Free Flight models quote enjoy Junior Flight column efforts reach modelers may just young years older modelers turning simple rubber gliders discovering what have known years models FUN really Hundreds possibly thousands Radio Control fliers now flying simple rubber ships Now have graduated Im just beginning 45th contest season probably will never again have like 1982 flew nothing rubber made 29 firsts 11 different events entered 14 events Lincoln AMA Nationals won nine firsts mostly simple rubber stuff As wind tunnel model designer Lockheed have work 10 hours day usually six days week So cuts modeling some Maybe time time can include few things have helped over years No knows everything about facet modeling sharing best rewards Enclosed plc fun mod els made over thousand flights 30 hours total flight time before lost never much fun last ed long did Ed enclosed check $1000 join BAMA * ** hear loud clear George Yes indeed sport model whether rubber electric gasoline powered what long remember cherish contest events found such models over country welcome member BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Association look forward receiving hints ideas other modelers too may want contribute Seaglen Model Co recent W RAM Show White Plains NY past February ran old friend Massachusetts manning what interesting booths entire show Glenn ORoak used fly models together Bostons junior Aviation League ly goes back before AMA Glenn along wife Celia thats Seaglen comes producing very nice line 30 wingspan models So far include four super scale models Lambert Monocoup Cessna C34 Rearwin Speedster Fairchild 24 . high wing monoplanes good flying character istics 4 Seaglen Model Cos 30 span Pacific Ace kit want stress most. particular ly time Pacific Ace model kit fits perfectly Don Ross Extravaganza contest talked about two issues ago course 1983 model Black Bullet will events Pacific Ace too ageless designs will go forever Send 20c stamped self-addressed en velope Seaglen catalogue Write Glenn ORoak SEAGLEN MODEL CO Box 123 Plympton MA 02367 Don Ross himslef gives stamp ap proval Pacific Ace kit costs $750 flying scale kits cost $1000 f 0 Dont pass up kits best buys around igned fly. fly. FLY Balsa Props As promised heres allbalsa prop indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model 3 blades simple flat sheets inch wide two quarter inches long thirty-second inch thick No difficulty cutting out sanding smooth work pulling plane ward hub heart prop must neat job making hub blades attach no problem make sloppy hub. make slop py airplane First mark center rse 1 inch end fway side Push pin right straight down through stick will hole prop shaft should done accurately three inch long one-eighth square-hub marked off oneinch sections Cut away half material outer portions indicated Get off les going right way. sure material cut off forms neat 450 angle Dont figure making hubs thats Make several ROY poor ones Break up perfect will tempted use As matter fact should de stroy parts model feel come up best possible s way improve propellers next month. JOIN BAMA TODAY Beginning Aero Modelers Association membership covers period during 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published fee membership $10 please pay check may forwarded attention Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 114 Model Aviation U Io FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 George Perryman displays favorite ginners model neither too complex
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents 1983 Nomination Procedures AMA Bylaws revised 1982 provide three year elected officer terms instead two changes include adoption various standing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization operation Among standing rules involving AMA Nomina tions Committee procedures making nominations AMA officers being elected year 1983 will electing AMA Presi dent Vice-Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three year terms beginning 1984 Note during bylaws transition Executive Vice-President formerly called Secretary/Treasurer Vice-Presidents Districts 3 7 11 will have terms extended year through 1984 procedures nomination will follows NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 Composition a All 11 Vice-Presidents sit Nominating Committee will constitute Committee total b Members Nominating Committee shall barred becoming nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same district absent Vice-President has permission writing vote telegram absent Vice-President will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex-offi cio member neither may Executive VicePresident nor Executive Director member Committee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Com mittee shall elected among VicePresidents Vice-Presidents majori ty vote b The current AMA President absence Executive Vice-President will call meeting order Once chairman Nominating Committee elected President EVP will relinquish chair leave meeting 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed written minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive VicePresident meeting chairman Executive Director full written report meeting results voting procedures 48 hours after adjournment 4 Meeting Conduct a The President EVP shall open meeting preside Vice-Presidents elect chairman b newly elected chairman shall dis miss President EVP Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior to covening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter ac ceptance candidate must file AMA Headquarters prior meeting cause Nominating Committee scheduled meet July 31 deadline nomina tion receipt AMA Headquarters close business Monday July 18 6 Selection Nominees a Limited three 3 upon ballot elective office b The assembly shall examine evaluate discuss written proposals candi dacy office see 5 nomination let ters shall read aloud Recording Secretary c The discussion period shall limited ten 10 minutes per candidate d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except 34 vote against may withold incumbents name ballot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per person per ballot b Oral voting shall district starting District 1 progressing numerically ascending sequence through District 11 desired voting secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting issue shall precede voting other nominees see 6d Voting placing nominees ballot shall follow sequence President Execu tive Vice-President Vice-Presidents d When three names nomi nated elimination will simple majority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chairman may move nomination acclamation continued page 104 June 1983 101 ACADEMY OF MODEL 1810 Samuel Morse Dr AERONAUTICSJ Reston VA 22090 World s L rqe S rn Organization NC Glitch Postcard hope Radio Control enthusiasts read pages 103-1 04 May 1983 issue Model Aviation article AMAs Frequency Coordinator intro duction new volunteer job will benefit RC fliers article spoke about tools will enable District Frequency Coordi nator DFC job stated postcard would quick simple way get RC interference information DFC Inserted issue ModelAviation between pages 58-59 will find pre printed postcard can use has spaces filled init very important complete blanks DFC build useful file will help RC fliers district needs good information Dont neglect details have interfer ence report make Note Additional copies RC Interference Report Card available upon request AMA HQ please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope request Carry reporting card field box pre-addressed DFC 1 5c stamp applied have interference problem whether think could coming strong commercial legitimate signal other source please note facts field way home drop completed post card mailbox current information better can help address DFC shown VPs column heading month Model Aviation district-wide collection data will help build good picture activity area might affect achieve best selection channels region DFC needs input system over AMA district serves end result can list RC frequencies area have best odds being free interference Synopsis-i 983 Budget Meeting March 19 Reston VA first AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Head quarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeilI Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President 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 Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Lang worthy NAA Executive Director Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Voislavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Frank Ehling John Preston Dis trict IV AVP Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave brief presentation during stated 1983 budget re vised HQ since January should opinion cut further area Executive Director advised 1983 revised budget projected 88000 members budget reflects accurate information previously available January Anaheim meeting noted 1983 revised budget balanced budget modest surplus agreed consensus go through proposed budget line line Following reported items upon Council took action 1 Rent Executive Director reported Aerospace Education Association desirous renting surplus office space indeed has already presented check After discussion approved unanimously District X abstained Executive Director authorized pursue rent offer AEA commit commit according judgement 2 Postage & Freight Several Council mem bers noted needing receive mail HQ once week others want mail sent occurs decided con tinue present mailing practice Council wishing separate treatment should direct HQ writing 3 Museum namin8 curator since Frank Ehlings retirement will taken up regular April meeting meantime motion approved museum initially funded $10000 $5000 applied toward curators annual salary second $5000 towards museum oper ating expenses eight against 3 5 1 2 9 4 EVP Pres seven ED 11 8 10 NAA 6 7 4 Public Relations PR budget noted very conservative Mr Styles requested consider April presentation up additional $10000 other PR projects beyond currently budgeted 5 Officer Service item encompasses costs Council meetings travel motion future Council meetings held Headquarters National Center Aeromodeling purpose reducing officer travel costs unless otherwise decided 2/3 vote approved two 3 4 eight against 2 9 5 10 8 6 1 11 three abstained EVP NAA ED Most Council members felt meetings should rotated around country noted way economize could limiting meet ings four year 6 Committees Ed Izzo chairman Noise Committee requested reducing $5000 budgeted figure $3000 accepted Frequency Committee request insert Interference Report Cards Model v/a t/on approved expenses deducted Frequency Committee budget approved unanimously add $2000 budget meeting Safety Committee 7 Professional Fees EVP request ed look various levels audits land costs same what would required connection building loan order possibly reduce costs currently annual major expense 8 Computerization Long discussion held present computer capabilities future plans noted accounting department badly need modern equipment should proceed current updating intentions Carl Maroney asked document what HQ has done will concerning computer systems future Council members will have concise comprehensive background information 9 Model Aviation ad-rep com mission arrangement Model vi at/on discussed no action taken change present policy established publisher 10 Investment Income Council ad vised Mr Worth seek recommendation donor stock make keep sell decision donation has al tripled value past year 11 Budget Status Having gone through entire income expenses line line no change totals approved unanimously budget presented March 19 1983 Council meeting adopted 12 Employee Loan Request Due Reston move DC employee has en countered hardships requested loan request approved unanimously loan accordance HQ established policy 13 Future Meetings addition previously approved April 30 Council meeting held Reston VA approved annual Nominating Committee meet ing Nats Executive Council meeting held conjunction time date convenient majority Council 11 2 10 6 1 5 11 ED 2 9 EVP 8 1 against 4 approved unanimously Nominating Committee meeting held Nats Sunday July 31 700 pm Council meeting held Monday August 1 900 am meeting adjourned 710 pm having session other meals breaks since 9 am Note 1983 budget anticipates sur plus $70920 year end based estimated 6% increase membership 88502 total income $2838728 cluding Model v/at/on magaizne total expenses $2767808 copy budg et available request AMA HQ J Worth Executive Director Museum Status Report February 19 Headquarters staff moved its new facility Reston marked major step toward realization major objectivesthe AMA model mu seu m new headquarters building de signed John Hunton highly respected architect within Washington area also accomplished modeler basic building consists three two-story modules measuring approximately 75 ft 30 ft joined inner corners providing central triangular shaft atrium consist ing just under 3000 sq ft26 ft high will museum Exhibits will dis played means polished aluminum ver tical trees capable handling up 42 models along conventional wall dis plays ceiling-suspended models Highly delicate objects such Indoor models small very valuable engines early radio equip ment trophies etc will housed glass dis play cases Prior retirement Frank Ehling solic ited donations promi nent American modelers primarily requesting models historical significance response has encouraging meantime already have several Dr Walt Goods models typifying development radiocontrolled flight special collection late Howard McEntee AMA has also fortunate receive Russ Berrara collec tion encompasses entire spectrum modeling have awaiting shipping instructions very generous donations have offered please patient us will request shipment just soon display facilities available target date still stands firm 1 September 1983 however hope have quite respectable growing display will make trip museum well worthwhile modelers plan ning visit us summer Additionally would like have opinions sug gestions keeping mind must finest presentation model aviation tory world As donations received anticipate will considerable amount re pair restorative work necessary would like follow lead Experimental Aircraft Association deligated some its exacting restorations various chap ters throughout country Think about club officers group would care take projectsin field expertisewhich would ensure meeting very high standards necessary exhi bits would like hear will discuss detail later time what better way can modelers made realize truly museum HurstG Bowers MA Museum Coordinator 102 Model Aviation rPresidnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NOMINATION TIME time has again rolled around nomi nation officers 1983 elections serve 1984 through 1986 year offices President Vice-Presients Districts 1 5 9 up election None cumbents will automatically placed ballotyou must nominate must accept before Nominating Committee can consider inclusion ballot nominations must received Head quarters 15 days prior Nominating Committee meeting will ac cepted Sit down now nominate favorite choice AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION seems good bit confusion about item Safety Code relative aircraft identification really quite simple MUST have AMA number aircraft name address air craft qualify insurance event accident Some models excluded requirement ONLY types listed code basic reason simply identi fication event accident Now know everyone basically honest would consider cheating dont Yet have incidents past accidents happening owner aircraft sim ply walking away disclaiming ownership cause did want get involved other SUSPECTED incidents accident happened involving aircraft longing non-AMA member buddy AMA member claimed flying aircraft just get insurance protection certainly recognize can some unclear situations let discuss some clubs hold auctions can both sell buy models Suppose buy auction has original owners AMA number painted wing What Well best way repaint wing too much trouble least place name address securely inside fuselage Might well include date bought plane next model bought Mono Kote-type lettering numbers fix problem small can Freon spray will helpful peeling process will affect adhesive back pres sure sensitive Mono Kote allow careful removal secondary cleaning residual adhesive using lacquer thinner will complete job allowing subsequent application own AMA numbers Perhaps difficult problem will face helping another modeler trim out ship instructing him own airplane problem both AMA members insurance will apply both long aircraft has identification reflecting ownership hope foregoing clears up some questions have arisen subject doesnt raise questions answers entire issue just veri fying ownership QUOTABLE QUOTE perseverance snail reached ark BUOG ETS March 19 Executive Council met new Headquarters building Reston VA go over budget ensure membership received value dollar dues can assure worthwhile effort giving Council member much better insight real costs associated operating Academy discussed line ex pense area major line income area dollar overall reduction made budget presented us meeting Too budget plan expenditure effort willMUST made reduce actual expenditure still providing necessary member ship services challenge laid shoulders Executive Director will closely monitored Council good job has done past expect nothing less year VERY sensitive issue discussed will course interest memberthe prognosis dues crease MIGHT needed much Executive Director based prior knowl edge experience suggested Coun cil should expect have address issue 1984 effect 1985 dues year much best guess time $5 increase $35 might alternative 1984 members past two years have offered $2 discount $28 instead $30 member renewed before December 15 suspect similar situa tion would applicable required dues increase 1985 such might have pay $30 instead $35 renew early reason can allow discount receiving money early allows us vest capital needed early year gain income investments simple economics requires very close monitoring people quite well accomplished Gisele Jackson FREQUENCY REPORTING Now have new RC frequen des new task becomes monitoring problems reporting solutions better accomplish situation Frequency Com mittee has recommended use report card filled out flier experiencing interference mailed Frequency Coordinator district coordinator will assess problem using charted information get response back flier clubs area well coordi nating data Frequency Commit tee chairman flier though should reasonably certain problem interference equipment-related trouble other hand should hesitate send card suspect interference have no equipment such scanner veri fy situation Remember prime reasons such plethora channels can select among several will clear area As cards will next issue Model viation along description use Additional cards can obtained AMA Headquarters DO BUILD/FLY am asked kind question times meetings shows swer definitely YES After what sport/hobby about what got involved politics AMA spare time lvement keeps bank account low tide Sure build past winter squeezed out enough time build two airplanes finish started friend What Two sailpianes electric powered type fly Last year managed enter two contests also managed place second fourth other too bad limited amount flying time get year also managed complete requirements LSF Level 3 Now can just remember send qualification form. THE SHOWSEASON can tell flying season getting close annual trade shows begin again attended WRAM Show Feb ruary very impressed size crowd attendance fine dis plays models As usual manufacturers abundance new products abound ed Attempting list new products will left others two items particu larly impressed Litco gyro kind stabilizer heli copters sensitive nearly unbelievableNow lam helicopter flier nor know anything sensitivity similar products market heli copters line take good look product suspect item may have other applications such keeping wings level Pattern ship possibly keep nose level sailpianes hmmm other product impressed brand new application CO2 very fertile mind Bob Davis diesel conversion man has adapted com pressed gas principal Cox 020 developed associated charging system flight gas storage system quite develop ment knowing past trends convert ing larger larger engines diesel should long before pumps gases continued next page June 1983 103 Presidents Corner continued 60 or 90 even. GADS Another approach quiet flight What next Bob FAI CL Plans proceeding well FAI Con trol Line team selection meets four groups nearly ready go Two years ago Combat plans set stepped direct other three selection meets would Nats popular directive allto point CL Aerobatics within 30 days completed necessary arrange ments agreed t6 plans year Combat again ready except finals site selection has yet con firmed TSC writing Aero batics Team Race going Dayton 01-I Speed will utilize split site concept Merced CA probably Dayton am overjoyed split-site concept have approved basis eight out 14 participants voted go way sad part years Speed team selection fierce compe titors Charlie Lieber does plan compete place team Truly unfor tunate knowing reason decision can say Qiarlie best you will missed Hope see back hunt 1985 Executive VFs Report Jim McNeilI AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Secretary/Treasurer-Executive Vice-President responsibility bring following report An unprecedented special Council meeting held new Reston VA home last week sole purpose examining 1983 money budget Because AMA has become multi-million dollar businessmade up mainly Comptroller Giselle Jack son Executive Director John Worth predicated upon 85000 membership predictIon 1983 budget predicts some $70000 surplus year No dues increase envisioned immediate future Some grumblings heard dedi cated Council members January Cali fornia Council meeting over various aspects spending hence special meeting new AMA Headquarters Mention made other might slashed expense sheet also magazine outside advertising policy modi fied After long day end almost nothing reduced budget pro jection magazine mode advertising left untampered fact some thought given increasing some pro grams particularly public relations 1Salaries gone over particu larity 2Our new telephone system computer ized automatically pick cheapest meth od route handling long distance calL 3Membership handling now more computerized initial outlay computer service quite large 4Qiartered word processing data processing also becoming computerized 5The PR budget 1983 $47500 view unusually fine job being done Geoff Styles discussion centered around rais ing allocation 6Office supplies/stationery up due business workload also now pay State Virginia sales tax 7A new data processing system also coming under computer umbrella 8A $46190 cost set aside sending model airplane teams international compe tition Europe elsewhere 9One biggest expenses insur ance Due some 1982 bad accidents an. trict VPs present doing fine job representing people back home districts way dues money talking about money Academy Model Aero nautics have questions about part budget manner money being handled write John Worth AMA HQ write Birming ham will answer inquiry Thank attention See next month iunpredictable nature insurance com panies leery booking AMA old rate Today cover first $100000 claim ourselves insurance company steps above $100000 10An outside ad representative soliciting magazine ads 15% commission examined decision made tamper successful combination area T T Nominations continued page 101 8 FinalizatiOn Proceedings Recording Secretarys report see 3c shall submitted Vice-Presidents 15 days meeting comments corrections approval report must approved 3/4 attendees meeting Vice-Presidents proxies 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will adjourn meeting Notice Members-Donut Send Money Election Balloti Several dozen membership renewals mailed last December 1982 have just delivered us Unfortunately renewals sent firm auditors counts election ballots AMA spite fact two envelopes different addresses membership renewal other voting included membership renewal package convenience members ballots renewals sent envelope auditors post office box rather AMA HQ compounding errors particu lar envelopes arrived Washington Post Office after election deadline re mained post office box until March box rental period expired result members tempted renew before end 1982 mailing auditors address did re ceive 1983 licenses until March also missed getting several issues magazine Corrective action has since taken such memberships have now processed letter explanation sent members affected notice suggest 1984 members pay careful attention instruc tions contained renewal packages similar situation can prevented goal give members good service have get mail before can process Well try remind everyone next fall about problem can avoid next year 104 Model Aviation ne two young ladies help keep Model Aviation magazine atloat Ms Andrea Peterson L person workproofreader production assistant etc Mrs Johnnie Shipley RI handles Plans Service orders production AMA News customer billing typesetting AMA News Competition Newsletter such miscellaneous chores producing Nats entry form updating national records type whew Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Together Nats Ever since days Navy hosted National Model Airplane Championships has great difficulty finding sites Nats events would same airfield too far away other 1983 however thesituation has improved greatly example both Indoor Outdoor Free Flight events will same field RC Control Line events fact RC Soaring Helicopter events will else will five miles away Indoor site will big hangar right Westover Air Force Base means will within walking distance other events base Similarly Out door FF events will visible other events base Indoor events incidental ly will have three official days instead usual two plus several days un official events Thus indoor flying will possible week long RC Soaring/Helicopter site huge grounds Smith & Wesson plant south Westover within view Interstate Highway 291 just couple miles Nats HQ intersection 1-291 1-90 Massachusetts Pike locations together hotels college dorms within few miles other means Nats activity wihtin 15 mintues other Its shaping up close-in happy Nats aided great Air Force coopera tion Westover Air Force Base will include final weekend full-scale static flying show Add first annual AMA convention activities HQ hotel promises fantastic week model aviation Plan now whether intend fly will plenty see participate entered contest ROAR Says Thanks. letter Gary Keyes Model Racing ProductsUSA shows appreciation RC model car boat people concerning AMAs recent success FCC would like take opportunity thank efforts obtaining much needed new RC frequencies AltFough fly model aircraft am avid RC car sometime boat racer ROAR does have financial human resources accomplish such grand goals think speak RC car boat enthu siasts extending sincere gratitude AMA efforts behalf No Club Charter Can Costly. Omahawks RC Club Nebraska has hit suit asking $50000 damages relating noise complaints club chartered about half club members belonged AMA lack chartering full AMA membership apparently due belief AMA insur ance would have protected club AMAs insurance says otherwise Omahawks RC organization member Academy Model Aeronautics would provide Defense coverage pay damages would result legal liability concerning suit members sued individually insurance policy would defend pay ny judgement against would liable pur pose Academy Model Aeronautics Legal Liability insurance insure its mem bers clubs Academy damages resulting being legally liable meantime club has spent about $3000 date legal expenses expects spend least much have started legal defense fund asking donations anyone interested helping AMA will forward checks made out Omahawks RC Inc help fund drive short sympathetic have pay bills date watching suit developments help what ways can unable anywhere near much might have possible club chartered sad part costs unnecessary except charter member ship fees could would have covered message clear AMA does pro vide liability protection belong June 1983 105 Bob Aberle received anuus old aii y aboveJ WRAM Show February 27 outstanding work during past few years Chairman AMAs RC Frequency Committee AMAs new PR Blimp R becoming familiar sight trade shows Made Peck-Polymers stands out high above exhibits make easy find AMA booth Shown photo taken WRAM Show White Plains NY Connecticut Maine actrosetlo 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aasociats VicePreeidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner MC 04345 Don Kraffn PD Box 1828 73 Heritage Lo. Dumbory MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06860 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher So Welpole MA 02181 NATS UPDATE new Soaring site has approved acquired approximately six miles Westover Field previously scheduled University Massachusetts Amherst now set flying activities will either Westover within six-mile limit dont believe has other Nats site have able fly such close proximity quite pleased receive Governor Massachusetts Honorable Michael Dukakis proclamation declaring month July Model Aviation Month HOW TO ENTER THE NATS am often asked question enter Nats Well its very simple out lined below 1 Send self-addressed envelope AMA requesting Nationals Entry Form 2 Fill out blank send entry fee AMA Headquarters before July 1 3 Voilayou entered ALL have show up compete SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING held special Council Budget Meeting Washington new National Center Aeromodeling member AMA can very proud functional beautiful facility Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director spent time building project owe Vince vote thanks job well done Getting back budget meeting first time such meeting has taken place members Council department heads Academy re viewed line item detail VP better understanding cost elements AMA department heads asked explain portions budget being first time review such undertaken details what went budget analyzed questionable areas explained sum up expense portion budget approved indicating surplus approxi mately $70000 approved capital expenditures consisted mainly computer peripheral equipment capi tal budget $60000 slated review approval next Council meeting held April 30 bottom line 1983 will operating break-even budget must keep mind some capital expenditures will one-time costs MAINE MODEL EXPO asked attend Maine Model Club Association meeting held Augusta ME March 6 Maine Model Association organized last year Expo ac tivity interest has continued grow 145 people attendance well two model manufacturers John Grigg AMA President also attandance both gave presentation Acade district activities Maine Model Association made up nine area clubs noted activi ty calendar has significantLy increased area indicates additional new members flying activities 1983 recog nized time facility rather crowded therefore planning enlarged Expo 1984 new location LR Bill Gagne SecretarylTreaSUrer Lou Bannister President Scott Bolduc Field Marshall Sky Streakers Modelers Club Don Krafft Associate VP looking new frequencies has made outline showing potential problem areas between cer tain frequencies anyone interested obtaining information may write Don will pleased pass See Nats New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Ainociat Vice-Presidents Fete Bianchini 2605 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney Sn. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreinch 9 Willow Ane. Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Jraochkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2 schenectady NY 12309 Lon Seuter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenlo NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehtich Form Rd Hickenrlle NY 1801 Second District Thoughts take dim view candidates office another make campaign PROMISES Unless 106 Model Aviation Dennis Folsom AVP Communications Coordinator Maine Model Club Asso ciation LI Frank Rende Executive Director Second Annual Maine Model Aircraft Expo Changing guard AMA President John Grigg rt gives new AMA RC Frequency Chairman George Myers also MAs Radio Technique columnist official badge position former Chairman Bob Aberle center looks Occasion WRAM Show White Plains New York February 26 LR Harry Peddle Secretary Sam Wade President Errol Heath Treasurer Kennebec Valley Model Aviators elected official sole control ma chinery will enable him deliver promised item impossible guarantee its materialization am sure agree Much preferred think state ment AIMS GOALS achieved benefit electorate firm un relenting drive accomplish such objectives During terms office have informed things believed would best serve AMA member AMA very own organization see two inseparable hold different view would inevitably result untenable conflict interest Prior last years election example circulated list certain particular GOALS opinion should concentrate upon achiev ing Some have already become reality others pending still others way becoming fact rather fancy Two matters demanding early attention listed Greater Restraint Dues Increases Needed Budgetary Reforms Whether coincidence other wise Executive Council meeting new home Reston VA next weekend announced purpose examining AMA Budgeting Methods Procedures eye toward putting sense hopefully fewer dollars AMA Ex penditures column pursuit objective PROMISE bound brighten outlook us seeking keep lid Dues-Increase Syndrome seems infect some policymakers periodically S-O-S ie Surmounting SNAFUI note just-received copy Trans mitter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers announcement requires im mediate attention Editor Ed Runkel writes starters Id like remind third annual AMA sanctioned contest held Jamesburg Sunday May 15th Keep mind plug contest outsiders ever get chance SNAFU AMA Headquarters due moving new headquarters left advertisement out latest Model v/at/on magazine Con test Calendar need word mouth can get event l Ed best effort make amends unintentional SNAFU put will June issue Model vi at/on scheduled reach members between April 27 May 4 about 11 days before meet WRAM 15 1983 version eager ly-awaited annual spectacle has now taken its well-earned place annals model aviation history now RC enthu siasts contemplating next years repeti tion yearly treat two shots will show WHY meh women ana cniloren West chester Radio Aero/Modelers did themselves proud usual making years offering greatest Though full-fledged member club took active personal part year nuts bolts phases 1 Setting up 2 Participating finally 3 Dismantling juggernaut Aeromodejing Show Biz During show pleasure helping Chuck Auerbach Tony Tartaglia Delta Dart pro gram enjoyed minute hour youngsters really sharp needed very little guidance shots Chuck writer looking over shoulders some regrettable reason picture Tony young charges failed material ize sufficiently publication highlight show District 2 AMA Member ship Meeting thanks kindness WRAM has held annually ever since inception shows Despite ob vious limitations photographer thought would like see picture Bob Aberle George Myers John Grigg meeting after installation George Bobs successor head AMA Frequen cy Committee Nats Notes Thanks Editor Bev Wisniew ski NMPRA newsletter able provide list motels Chicopee MA might wish consider selecting lodgings week Nats Actually have room names establishments telephone numbers So follows Quality Inn Conference Center 413 592-7751 Ra mada Inn 413 592-9101 Parwick 41 3 5927722 Susse Chalet 413 592-5141 Best Western 413 592-6171 Holiday Inn 413 781-0900 Sheraton West 413 781-8750 am pleased report have re ceived number requests work assign ments Nats willing make such contribution success East Coast Nats simply drop line shall see necessary application form furnished cannot repeat too often necessity supporting particular Nats member residing either District 1 District 2 Earl Van Gorder Editor Wing Tips newsletter MidHudson Modelmasters Poughkeepsie NY reports follows cannot stress enough need entrants possible years EAST COAST NATS Remember dont have expert win trophy Last year 94 trophies went unclaimed Nats number events could have claimed trophy barely able get model off ground year will also feature first ever Nats Convention sorts seminars displays discussion groups etc will definitely something dont forget important reason being Westover ly big attendance will mean wont have wait forever another East Coast Nats GEAR UP AND LOCKED thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaocians VicePreidenaa Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Fnancia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane Scottdale PA 15880 Fneqaflcy Coordinatar Jam Eearden 5552 Poanun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets see Tuesday must has story around lately trade shows club meetings banquets Executive Council meetings jockeying position ever busier schedule months travels included trip Newark OH Licking County RC Clubs banquet take look clubs new flying site site has built property leased club county located adjacent new Licking County Park help Parks De partment site being developed nicest club sites around will surely improve attendance clubs annual June 1983 107 contest another example what can done modelers municipal officials can work together Another letter re ceived relates too uncommon situation overlook need recognize Sometimes take granted good tune obtaining sites dont give recog nition recognition due Bath PA Area Modelers just such fortunate club recognizes its good fortune dropped following note use column Mr Bert Shafer dad Les operate grain production plantSunny Slope Farms club started 1 6 years ago leased sizeable piece ground crop field $100yes do/Icr per year rent has same since started Bert informed ne due inflation guess may have double time Bert son both built radio planes since son has graduated has really busy business however still continue have opportunity keep field Being associated Sunny Slope has reasons main reason club has prospered lot people out willing give receive fortunate Im afraid let anyone know about Thanks Bert second Ed son Paul Braden Bradens Airport Easton PA year 12th year Bradens shut down airport club hold Free Flight meet no commercial airline however understand has heavy charter flight busi ness along private aircraft business once done thing either Since started 12 years ago Bradens also close down two other clubs hold meetsboth RC amounts three days shutdown model airplane enthusiasts question people will go out way something help model airplane clubs thing speak people opinion deserve big vote thanks along people other areas am sure help other clubs always articles clubs losing fields too have op portunities Instead hearing about lost fields lets hear word appreciation have field lot good people out lets give credit credit due BAM-BASH XIII meet again tentatively set third weekend Sep tember 83 have tentative approval Bradens Tell somethinghow can beat people like Thanks Craig Ott letter Im pleased note club has presented AMA Certificates Appreciation both Shafers Bradens answer question Craigyou cant beat arrange ment hope other clubs similar fortunate positions will take lead recognizing benefactors large portion information re ceive clubs district comes newsletters sent month Id like thank clubs send copy particularly get kick out some names news letters Among cutest Ive received lately Clinton Model Aviators Wilmington OH Balsa Obituary name fits what us quite well Other great news letter monikers include Fly-Paper Air-Scoop Keep newsletters coming guys appreciate Jim Bearden District III Frequency Coordinator has done quite bit research 72 MHz Radio Common Carrier used near district submits following re port indicates area having much trouble listings RCC users present big gest problem us using consider ably higher power industrial users next Model v/at/on magazine should report card help us determining interference problems certain areas sure send ex periencing problems Jims letter have sent charts information AVPs regarding other transmitters Dis trict Ill 72 MHz 75 MHz Radio Common Carriers RCC Part 90 users have following RCC699 Transmitters72-73 MHz 441 Transmitters75-76 MHz Part 90 420 Transmitters 7 2-73 75-76 MHz Ohio51 TransmittersRCC 16 Southwest Ohio 30 Northern Ohio 5 elsewhere Pennsylvania 22 TransmittersRCC West Virginia 2 Transmitters RCC Adjacent States Kentucky 7 Transmitters RCC Indiana 3 TransmittersRCC Michigan 3 Transmitters RCC New Jersey 6 TransmittersRCC New York 15 TransmittersRCC Maryland 3 TransmittersRCC As can see District III has 75 trans mitters plus 37 transmitters adjacent states total 112 transmitters 10% transmitters RCC industry As District III Frequency Coordi nator would like get some feedback fellows Cleveland area other parts Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Ed Roznowski sent following letter picture column something column En closed picture set rules Clubs Scooter II racing event year will fourth 12 15 fliers participat ing have no problems getting workers cant wait race day due lower speeds planes Race times around two minutes Quarter Midget course Some fliers have gotten interested Quickie 500 racing Quarter Midget years racing will fourth Sunday month May Septem ber club Lebanon Valley Radio Con trol Club Inc Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society worked together event Sounds like fun Ed nice know have plenty workers See Toledo flelaware S Drstrrct Columbia land h Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aucciate Vice-Prou*deqnls Wayne Abernethy 9205 CarendOn 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bol Chompine 205 lipton rt& Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin Bli Beectwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Aoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Clvirs Court Folio Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvjlle NC 27028 Frequenscy Coondhnater Poul Vocobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 28301 Phone evening 19191 488-5988 hear District IV competition fliers getting ready Nats year will good Contact AMA HQ entry blanks additional information will also programs dont fly competition lots rest family see hope now know AMA Headquarters staff now new building Reston VA Washington DC area please stop take look what think best aeromodel ing center world made possible generous contirbutions club would like plan trip new building get touch can arrange some to take group tour new facility good club project would bus tour Washington DC see new National Center Aeromodeling Later year will have official dedi cation ribbon cutting ceremonies Ill keep posted exact date pinned down have gotten quite few letters Dis 108 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFULI Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities trict IV clubs praising work Paul Yaccobucci doing Paul District IV Frequency Coordinator has list users radio equipment could possibly cause interference problems within dis trict would like list commercial industrial users area drop Paul line will glad help can also advise about frequency scanning equip ment club missed Roanoke Valley RC Clubs auction Roanoke VA surely missed big outing auction gets bigger better year approxi mately 500 modelers swapping lies mod els year Some Hobby Line distributors showed wares year would guess few years will another Toledo Roanoke club goes out make welcome has club people meet front door help carry goodies refreshment stand has abundance homemade food delicious think District IV showed up year lot good deals models also abundance Everything Indoor Control Line RC Free Flight Also quite few Sailplanes Believe stuff junk some planes built very welL Finished models changed hands very low prices club will doing again next year plan attend Sorry short article month lately time has premium business growing leaps bounds takes lot time have always said cannot take time feel needed job Vice-President Dis trict IV properly would time let someone else take over has time willing will thinking about next couple months doing lot soul searching Whats Happening District IV Radio Control League North Carolina new first North Carolina now have official sanctioned AMA show team Raleigh Aero Masters Show Team recog nized January year Jim Page main force behind forming organi zation group deserves much credit amount work involved developing acts putting performances type unbelieved Everyone please try assist whatever area possible Im sure Jim would appreciate greatly Sandhills Model Aircraft Club found editorial SMAC newsletter Flight Lines Thought might interesting other club officers have always felt people put out special effort should recognized mind am including special section newsletter devoted club members put out special unselfish efforts help present hope fully future club members recognition will based personal knowledge well information receive other club members will included newsletter club member gives himself totally unselfish manner sole intent helping someone else Prince Georges Radio Control Club Par tial schedule PGRC Clubs upcoming activi ties May 1stQuickie 200 Races May 15th Quickie 500 Races & Formula 1 May 21st & 22ndPattern & Scale Contest June 11th & 12thScale Masters Contest Raleigh Aeromodelers RAM Fun Fly April 30th RAM Pattern MeetJuly 9th & 10th Sunfest 83August 6th & 7th RAM Scale MeetOctober 8th & 9th Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA Saint Elmos Day St Elmos Day cele bration fun fly will held May 1st year Steve Kaluf busy making plans best yet Mark calen dar polish up flying skills airplane invite friend come Out day fly ing fun Sky Lancers Washington DC SLOW Club now has AMA Control Line show team am sure will hear lot AMA show team arent Control Line show teams around Thats now b5O Alahama 0 Florida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina sosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-5550 Aseociew VIePrmldmws Greg Doe Itt 4 166 Poesy Smyrne TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 21i8 Thorn. N Cheeleaton sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. DeIrsy Beads FL 33444 Joseph McaIiw SR 00866 Boa 1532 Fagardo PR 00648 td Moorman 70 FIfth St Sisalimar FL 32579 Harry Sisarens P0 Box 376 Oneonse AL 35121 Torn Thacker 2390 Lawrenasville Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Fraqasency Coordhstae Burnis Fields 096 OntarIo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888662 would like see World Champion ship flying plan Pensacola FL Oc tober 10-15 1983 best fliers about 30 countries will compete FAI World RC Pattern Championships World Champs will held Bronson Fieldthanks final approval US Navy Bronson Field family can visit famous Pensacola white sand beaches visit Naval Aviation Muse um tour USS Lexington aircraft car rier Saturday night take family World Championship banquet Perdido Bay Country Club Host clubs World Championships Northwest Florida RC Modelers Pensacola Aeromodelers Eglin Aero modelers Ft Walton Beach Any District V members invited assist running contest interested contact Ron Chidgey Tony Stillman 100 Kentucky Dr Pensacola FK 32505 cant wait mail call 904 456-2933 after six 904 478-6745 during day Model planes kinds biplanes jets 10 inches 16 feet across fill skies Dixie Sky Devils meet. says front page Amory Advertiser Amory MS Dixie Sky Devils new ly organized chartered AMA club live area interested joining call Ed Hunter 256-7765 after six pm Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS held its first fun fly season March 6thhenceforth known Crash Sun day 25 contestants 16 crash es Pictured winnersnote lack planes photo winning bunch includes Dennis Lott Ron Fears Kevin Quattlebaum Hubert Crook Jerry Gould Mike Lauman Gayle Smith George Hancock Hank Cooper Ricardo Tarte Carolina PR called other night tell about plans several AMA members island make pilgrimage Toledo show Thats serious aeromodeling interest Wish could get same group go Nats year Remember Nats year will its ever before Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Amelat VIce-Presidenta Loren Holes 643 HitI Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1503 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Melony 1916 Keonland Pkwy Owenshoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Snsithvjlle MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Sorthomme unisersity City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Boo 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 8111 Zinsteser Boss 72 yarnS IL 81375 Frequency Coardlnesor James Check 564 Greotchesner St Lexington KY 40505 has busy month since last met Spring breaks college two pit crew members swelled home Underwoods full scale lots mail bombed mailbox got day flying check out new radio channel 38 Worked great Underwoods en masse along houseguest Vienna Aus tria managed make trip Pekin IL mall show put Pekin Peoria RC Clubs Peoria Wyreflyers Control Line Club important part event well Aviation Day included Ultra-Lights EAA displays addition models great able visit modeler friends CD Al Kretz got manhandle mike trophy awards Twas fun indeed few pictures taken Cathy Under wood reveal items note ruomni eno DIII immer myors newsletter editor Morrie end President Bob Overmier June 1983 109 winners sharp display loads nice models club has yet tried mall show should Its fantastic meet pub lic way sell modeling working developing National Model Avia tion Day sell modeling over US once Robert t-irestone Os Inaisna sent snot trophy stand mall show Elkhart IN show March 12-13 year sponsored Elkhart County Flight Mas ters Tn-Valley RC Club South Bend Impressive hardware isnt Another PR-type project group might want pursue handout explaining club its activities Lafayette Esquadrilles has impressive little number uses demos contests etc cludes general club information describes types events tells what watch contests get hobby etc Phone numbers contact persons round off Its great icebreaker springboard questions well chance pass information old philosophers note month prompted bit Turbulator newsletter Thermaleers McDonnellDouglas Free Flight clubs Edited Bob Klipp newsletter reads like friendly let ter favorite uncle filled hints information well personal ob servations provide some interesting sights may never tow A-2 cir cle enjoy material end Bobs note January issue included expected plea dues relates Anyway its going cost nine bucks what could give feelings its subjective thing Free Flight camaraderie associated still give lot satisfaction please stay us dont feel obligated un derstand words prompted thought feel strongly about relationship types organizations associate ourselves often hear person ask What give dues Very rarely can group give much return dues very simply becomes what can give group becomes criti cal what makes group dynamic vital give beyond dollar value will receive kind After work complete picture jigsaw puzzle pieces move hand puzzlenever reverse Iowa igan 0 Menesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Assistant Vice-President Jack Pnn 368 Ha -poet Or. 5 2eovr pds 62402 Associate Vica-Preeidsts Arthur ArrO 1014 Woodbrote diud Ant Arnor MI 43103 Russell Kneozqer 2625 5 ShoreisoOd Sno Muaukne WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tiota 51. Ouluth MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanginerood Tr St Joseps Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Oorsent Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crysnol MN 55428 Frequency cooi-dinatoe Pete Waters 117 Cast Main upper Level Northaille Ml 48167 Phone 0ev 313 348-0085 stoning 313 437-4244 visit AMA Headquarters Na tional Center Aeromodeling fantastic Almost everything place function ing everyone looked happy busy Theres Control Line circle parking lot some plaques honor wall entrance look professional can proud AMA Before airplanes museum collection hung high center bay possible fly model space set some records John Worth has 11 seconds handlaunch glider have two minutes 585 seconds rubber power new Manhattan Cabin hung up otherwise Im sure could have done five minutes Ill pay attention partici pants fund raising program get plaques wall names Honor Roll Plaques hundred dollars should sent Vince Mankowski right away still have possession Council meeting dealt exclusively budget creeps upward Some Bits Pieces Chicago area June 9-12 will scene Great Race 83 Sailplanes isdistance twill Contact Dan Pruss 815436-2649 information unique type event deed Speaking unique consider latest project Charles DuVall southern Illinois has put together elapse time meter determine actually much time puts building So times people ask long project takesespecially scale project Most times answer rather wild guess best Charles will know sure now flips starts work off leaves shop goes up 9999 hours should cover projects Since scale buff wonder long will keep meter before destroys dont think could bear learn long really spend model Closing Some new appointments next month Remember Chicopee next month Have helped newcomer month Radio Waves Tn-Village RCers Streamwood IL come some defini tions Ballasta loud explosion Cap Stripto remove ones headgear Pylonall aboard Wash in/Wash outlaundromat schedule tip hat profound thank youmy new headmast photo courtesy Bob Freukes St Louis year first time have spent much time details depth first time ever special meeting sub ject Council doing its job members specially knowledgeable con tribution Ed Izzo report Dennis L Goodrich AMA 32792 Ames IA Heres picture taken after videotaping session WOI-TV Ames Iowa February 10 1983 Members Ames Sundusters am president demonstrated Indoor rubber powered pylon flying use keep up interest during winter segment aired March 12 1983 WOIs public affairs program Iowa Edi tion participated show others club pleased what saw feel have presented aeromodel ing public new pleasant light Part approach suggestion particular form ideal families cause cheap very young can partici pate educational great cabin fever 110 Model Aviation F vvyreslyers Terry Meidrotn talking local youngster through AMA Cub Delta Dart Cant find place leadouts eh club also has signup free instruction trainer films ne youngest winner wouse name daughter Cathy failed get receiving trophy Al Kretz CD LR Host Betty Lou Varnum Mike Ander son Mats Dubberke Tom Bubolz Bret Smith Dave Shavers would like mention Iowa Edition executive producer Betty Lou Varnum biggest fan also loves flying sort deserves special thanks letting us try show modeling Last year went Ida Grove did ten-minute seg ment IMAA Fun Fly Festival very impressed first exposure big time flying Other clubs should afraid ap proach public affairs departments local TV stations always lookout new interesting things especi ally ones come public affairs angle things offer public better way living educating coping Participation within club has good has spurred interest certain junior has brought two boys along him standpoint has great success Mike Anderson spark plug Indoor flying having adapted article Model Airplane News back issue has adapted AMA CL rules fit manner events junior Matt Dubberke re ceived recent notoriety letter editor Model Airplane New& em barrassed find club such low profile invisible now knows us feeding interests best can club has sent letter response MAN editorial Last year made concerted effort find safe place fly RC What found two flying sites power gliders rent-free Needless say requiring AMA Sundusters memberships fly suppose going alienate number folks will think trying exclusive cant see trying protect selves guess Problem Arkansas C txwsan Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vce-Prsedents 2db Friydl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 201 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Honey III 927 Commerce Pleaxannon TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Palmer NC Alboqaerqae NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cx Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sarnlesvile OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinexor Tdm Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 WHAT THRILL get walk proud ly very own AMA National Head quarters Museum building beautiful rolling countryside Reston VA just off highway Washington DC Dulles Airport just far enough west Washington avoid its frantic confusion just far six miles enough east Dulles avoid airport noise such beauti ful setting am inspired corny observe probably close Heaven can get model airplane please believe very eerie feeling because building vision planned plain gray ceiling room Dallas Gaston Hospi tal 10 years ago fact HQ building idea became part plan overcoming what supposed terminal illness appearance plan building indelible mind probably could have walked its interior moved around completely blindfolded course built architects model build ing added familiarity building actually open What thrill Now pray make proudest place aeromod eling world Now rent money will go someone elses pocket Use new building already affect ing us March 19th first Executive Council meeting held new con ference room front building Purpose meeting discuss ap prove 1983 budget long all-day session gave us fine chance try out comfort rooms chairs sure must congratulate whoever picked chairs definitely expensive chairs about comfortable business chairs have encountered sure made long dull meeting endurable might observe chairs thoughtfully carefully chosen AMA HQ staff has probably made good choices everything erse involved Although national action AMA does affect District VIII will try now mention happenings directly concern ing five-state district Some popular activities being planned already action season mall shows weather still de pendable enough invite modelers come distance flying Mall shows during period also great way introduce aeromodeling public com munitys officials mall show also inspires meeings symposiums BS ses sions stir enthusiasm up us also excellent chance exchange technical ideas families meet other am astonished very pleased amount quality both Control Line Indoor flying being generated District VIII Control Line flying almost died out Dallas area old leaders hav ing switched over Radio Control Along came very personable young fellow name Gary Grant fascinated Control Line flying didnt enjoy flying alone Rather fly alone give up flying Gary started recruiting soon club enthusiasts generated lots activity going am proud say bunch teenagers getting involved rather unsuspected problem developed renewed Control Line interest Few hobby dealers carrying Control Line kits accessories manufacturers also backing off being earliest Control Line fliers lucky speak language have connec tions keep good supply hand hobby shop able help new comer technical problems salute Gary Grant putting Control Line back its feet area Control LineWilliam Hess came San Antonio tell San Antonio picking up Control Line part Southwest Model Airplane Championships Labor Day weekend might well have died hadnt offered carry Southwest Model Airplane Championships Meet has held ever since 1938 45 years before Control Line flying radio either al ways traditionally held Dallas until Planesmen Fort Worth took over Free Flight part hold southwest Fort Worth Labor Day weekend Radio Control phase Southwest Cham pionships still held Dallas Indoor flying interest District VIII probably highest level has ever en joyed Monthly gatherings being held Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX attendance growing time two fellows putting gether Ed Turner Jesse Shepherd Ed Free Flight leaders nationally just cant say enough nice things about oldest quietest gentle manly leaders Jesse Shepherd jewel Indoor flying interest fellows have generated has drawn recognized door experts like Stan Chilton way Wichita KS darned Stan didnt set national record gym Bed ford Boys Ranch let make ob servation wind Dallas 35 mph doesnt blow indoors Fred Welsh Flight Training Commit tee Chairman Richardson TX Radio Control Club have seen lot sort effort put out bunch on-their-toes clubs packet Fred brought probably best Ive ever seen beautifully put together covers everything approach finest thing club can both directions other club members newcomer flier club isnt putting out information like should beautiful packet put out Richardson RC club far too expensive send gratis anyone interested will talk see nominal fee can arranged just received excellent newsletter Wings Texas City RC Club leader group must really sumpin because Phil Poffenbarger both President Newsletter Editor obviously strong creative leader well newsletter contained sparkling format assignments responsibilities holding model meet fun fly might contact Phil Poffen barger 2902 Frostwood Circle Dickinson TX 77539 photocopy information Congrats Texas City RC Club Aeromodelingthe pursuit happiness **** now**** txlxradx e Knsas e Nebraska C Nxttlt Oakxta C South Dakota IXWyxming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaeocieee Vice-Presidenna Robert Bell 2622 5 Coffmae, Casper VVY 82601 Ed Cam 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 C Stanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th Sn Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mantern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts BiBS Cloadax Sidax PaIls SD 57103 Frequeascy Cocedinetor Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly P1 Denver CO 80220 Phone Day 3031 761-5900 Evening 303 757-4082 Congratulations modelers Grand Junction CO becoming AMA Chartered Club No 1124 1983 Randy Smith June 1983 111 club secretary shares group has some really good fliers its hard get out side fliers Visit fly Grand Junction held fun fly last Sunday Febru ary featured Sweet Stick models held Whitewater Dragstrip-paved run way pit area Ken Pedersen CD event would like send newsletters contact Grand Junction Modelers may contact Randy Smith 403 Bristol Ct. Grand Junction CO 81501 Associate VP Ed Cox Kansas sends following info Fliers area Gordon City La Cygne KS take note Garden City has new club Sand Hill Fliers Gary Joy President club 14 members Gary feels other fliers area may looking friendship flying activity now offered organization Contact Gary Joy 314 No 10th South Apt Garden City KS 67846 Ray Shields LaCygne KS writes new activity area farm near Linn-Miami County line Highway 69 several fliers area Ray looking Ray has both RC full-size landing strip farm Sounds like plenty room Contact Ray Shields Rt 1 LaCygne KS 66040 Good flying guys thanks info Ed Cox way Garden City southwest Kansas La Cygne close Missouri border south Kansas City about 50-60 miles Donald Pemberton Wichita KS has sent letter update rundown activities area reports Air Capitol Eagles Air Show Team No 121 busy planning 83 show season operate basically central Kansas can travel other areas within reason time permits Contact Don 9112 Hickory Lane Wichita KS 67212 Don also reports Wichita RC Club has announced 2nd Annual Jumbo RC fly-in May 7-8 Pattern meet June 25-26 2nd Annual Aviation Day program August 14 Sailplane contest September11 still plan having annual Pylon Racing event annual picnic fun fly Sounds great may wish contact Wichita RC Club Presidint Ron Wilford Guess youll have contact Ron through Dons address didnt include report Rons name didnt show up latest microfiche AMA membership Ron Wil ford may wish contact AMA HQ check Carol Merfeld re 83 mem bership Probably some minor hitch safe may wish check out HQ Contact Jerry Carley regarding May 7-8 Jum bo Fly-In 1-316/524-6654 Don reported several past events volunteered AVP needed appreciated Don dont get volun teers pay good too Thanks letter Don opportunity see new AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA past weekend March 19-20 know AMA members will proud have part organization too can visit new Headquarters building Im sure Vince Mankowski will sharing opportunity contribute Phase II Building Fund toward reducing mortgage building Id urge consider contribu tion some new really nice pins patches will available Watch opportunity soon Arizona vrnra r Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Amciate Vka-Prssdenta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevele CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Ileynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St. Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Wastty Chula Vista CA 92011 Praquency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Pair Oakv CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 report being written Florida Im back cape again launch ofTRWs satellites Space Shuttle what better thing tend Pattern meet headed south attend meet put Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS two-day Pattern meet directed Ted McKerchner weather didnt cooperate front moved through causing cold blustery conditions meet hit heavy rain around noon Sun day good revisiting club last tended Quickie 500 meet put 1978 Saw several familiar faces yet another weekend went over Orlando run four-mile race local running club putting ran pun tended Nordic Glider team member Jim Bradley also competing Jim lives Orlando can fly circles around Nordic can beat him footrace though does turn decent time Ive appointed new AVP Hawaii Hes no stranger competitors name Al Tuttle As columnist can see Im going like Al asked him thumb nail sketch himslef article sent enough info fill entire allotted space promised Al familiar Cape Canaveral area having spent over 20 years missile busi ness Al lived Cape area nine years Hes flown various types models except helicopters CL FF first loves migrated Pattern Quarter Midget racing Hes member USPJA CD Al says activity Maui lives almost 100% RC power glider club process being formed Maui Contact Al info Al sent lots Ive lot cover month must move reading Silent Flyer newsletter South Bay Soaring Society located near San Jose ran across article showing club kept flying site members flying sand dunes eroding badly Parks Depart ment closing activities club formed committee work Parks Department formulated way save dunes First walkway sand ladder con structed parking area top dune cut random access top Next windfences erected across old pathways new path Finally pilots platform built spectator bench installed nearby Straw mulched bare sand spots What really gets attention done $200 Parks Depart ment preparing restore adjacent dune cost $50000 Good job SBSS now have fine site Sunset Beach Another club San Fernando Valley Radio Control Flyers reports too improving its flying site its own expense members fly Sepulveda Basin site Marty Mallow member club wrote saying club provided pipe bring water pit area infield being plowed up order install sprink ler system plant grass also intend install sun shade roof over pit area clubs expense San Fernando Valley Foundation tax deductible donations can made has established monies will used better site Later year theyll host Pattern meet Attend see fruits labor AVP Sacramento area Bob Kampmann reports theres some low-key Indoor flying Sierra College gym Rocklin fly December through April 2nd 4th Sundays 1 pmto 5 pm know information little late year its good know recent ninth annual Astro Electric Championships nearly $2000 worth mer chandise awarded 62 con testants made 83 entries 39 trophies shoot Larry Jolly field day entered six events four firsts second fourth Electric stay may way fly power future Noise problem planes Mike Lee Phoenix AVP wrote Denver Im has travel Mike reports attendance up 112 Model Aviation LR GLA J Holcomb Super Lucky Fly II 0 Jorden Big Stick 0 Jorden Strikemaster W DeCamp Kouger 1W DeCamp Dirty Birdy CM Hamilton Hooker CM Hamilton Cricket CM Hamilton Aero master Too R Hall Mach R Hall Super Duper Joy Stick R Hall Photo R Hall Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unlets writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel years version Southwest Regionals Buckeye AZ meet over 25 years oid now still strong Mike reports Sun Valley Flyers SVF Phoenix have new paved runway Its 60 x 500 feet SVF put many months hard work raising funds site finest Arizona photo below shows Mike instructing ROTC students Cactus High School Phoenix aerodynamics Mike has plaid shirt students have new flying program eager learn about aircraft Mike looks hes showing bank plane wish columns easy prepare leave much stuff out Mike sent other pictures Ill work space permits booth has busy traveling around Drop line could use would like address club drop line shouldnt Florida forever THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainociasa VIce-PrmidnU Al Culver 1607 S von Elm 1 Pocanelto 1083201 Simon Droete Box 58 Broedniew MT 59015 Gory Ft Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Joneeu AK 99801 Dane Mullmns 15859 Palatine Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickobarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilne P0 Box 623 Klometh Fells OR 97601 chick Young 29020 1st Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 95003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Mel St Redmond WA 98052 Frequaficy Coerdinesar obert Belch 15439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 hone 1503 761-5103 Just got word Boeing Hawks ponsoring first ever Scale Contest ly.In Bob Bailey wrote will cale Saturday May 7 Open Scale 1yIn Sunday May 8 Register starting am both days Hawks field Kent emember 7296 forbidden fre uency Seattle area 7224 uestionable Barnstormers Bi-Plane Contest July changed involve Scale types ith small bonus Bi-Planes later NWSS will hold Soaring meet Red tond field May 7-8 May Fly oaring Contest will followed Soaring leet Eugene 14th May lay 28-29 NWSS will host Soaring con tst Spokane Hawks will have Soar ig meet Kent June 4-5 June 18 Portland will meet run NWSS/NSS understand latest Soar ing song Gorilla Dreams Anyway get glider go meet Since will probably read after fact F500 Pylon Racing Champs held May 1 Kent Hawks will sponsor race June 18-19 QM F500 Saturday Fl Sunday Dont forget best Float Plane Fun Fly July 2-3 Haystack Res just south Madras OR Motels town camping site go enjoy Another contest enjoy will 13th Annual Chelan Air Fair put Red Apple Fliers Wenatchee Two days July 910 will hold classes Pattern Sport Giant Scale Randy Brawley CD ad vises free camper parking great scenery large paved runway attend Sounds Jike great weekend CL enthusiasts should trek Eugene May 28-29 Northwest Champs Right airport theyve got great place contest excellent out question kinds CL stuffCarrier Stunt Balloon Bust Combat Racing mention few go fast clip things slow down fine get-together Satur day night great time friends flying Remember SRACs May Fly May 28-30 clubs Can will late July early August SRAC also talking about T-6 racing along several other clubs possible enough interest T-6 racing get district-wide thing going have thoughts let know speaking low cost racing dont forget Super Sport races run several clubs southern Oregon Simple rules cheap equipment seem like way go interested contact Dick Wickline get particulars As recall Jim Trump Benton Co group got S/S racing going can supply info well May 14-15 days Zillah Valley Aero Modelers Volcano Fun Fly Always first-rate contest also great time sit around swap lies field tops camping grass ever growing strip asphalt fly MRRCS scheduled have Pat tern Scale meet Puyallup Jurte 4-5 dont have particulars contact Bob Pfeiffer details next Pattern contest will Zillah hosted VAM June 18-19 got letter Mark Peterson Scobey MT about efforts organize club Mark enclosed poster about lecture show n tell presentation made troduce modeling good folk Scobey What outstanding idea anyone close can give support aid Mark please since can use help can get Really its people like Mark such great positive enthusiasm make hobby enjoyable Helena Flying Tigers Uncontest will May 14-15 Bring anything fly fun no entry fee just come enjoy Big Bird enthusiasts will have Fly-In MRRCS field Puyallup July 16-17 Hosted Puget Sound Rocs will low-key eventfly and/or talk no pressure first annual event has camping space field Al Alman tells will food supplied reasonable cost six-channel Futaba will raffled off bring biggie mingle long marking calendar remember OMAS-1 will have its second annual fly-in about August 20-21 first event ex cellent can look forward next Bruce Carson wrote Breshears put Delta Dart contest Spokane No info about ceiling height high time Joe Foxs 38 seconds Gil Horstman prom ised have outdoor mass launch Delta Darts annual JSB Scale meet Isnt amazing what some RC clubs get involved Pennyplanes anyone Barons will host Scale Internats June 1012 Deer Park field Last year around 20 entries year could much bigger since no competition FAI Internats last year As far know Strat-O-Bats arent getting much action Pacific Ace Challenge Pitysounds like good idea Also RAG meet will May 1 before will read its back fun games Army over Harts Lake site Misery Meet shifted Hillsboro combined NorWester monthly contest next NorWester monthly will held May 15 probably will Hills boro site should check out first some word about access Boardman OR bombing range FF site Only 15000 acres some wild hazards Dave Hagen put 2710 Albany Fl D meet Since Dominas record 2603 Dave clear national record hand didnt file because thought needed another timer will again MARCS will have fun fly May 22 Scale meet June 26 club field Marymoor Park look forward Sportsman Race July 23 recall anything flies can entered handicapping system less swift Theres hope Are aware show teams Dis trict XI has have feeling out aware existence have two teams go out put flying demonstrations front millions people year value PR work enormous potential audience includes citizen district older team headquar tered Spokane other located Everett point dont know booked solid think might event can used further hobby contact teams ask could put show Both groups outstanding flying demonstrations can really wow crowd Idaho Symposium April 30/ May 1 Boise 7th will BARKS race BARKS field Q-500 possibly T-6 races 15th Pocatello will Q-500 1AA races possibility T-6 racing 21st Boise will fun fly BARKS field beginning noon new organization Idaho called Idaho Scale Squadron Its purpose s promote Scale modeling have several meets throughout year organization deserves support participation May 28 29 club will sponsor meet Pocatello attend Also May 28 29 Treasure Valley Pylon Racing Association will have its annual Q-500 Fl race Caidwell now THINK SAFETY HAPPY FLYING June 1983 113 SHARING IS THE BEST OF ALL REWARDS now like quote letter modeler southern gentleman friend beginner GEORGE PERRYMAN Smyrna GA. no longer beginner himself Georges message REAL enjoy ment modelers ALL ages build ing flying model airplanes found not-too-complicated rubber-powered Free Flight models quote enjoy Junior Flight column efforts reach modelers may just young years older modelers turning simple rubber gliders discovering what have known years models FUN really Hundreds possibly thousands Radio Control fliers now flying simple rubber ships Now have graduated Im just beginning 45th contest season probably will never again have like 1982 flew nothing rubber made 29 firsts 11 different events entered 14 events Lincoln AMA Nationals won nine firsts mostly simple rubber stuff As wind tunnel model designer Lockheed have work 10 hours day usually six days week So cuts modeling some Maybe time time can include few things have helped over years No knows everything about facet modeling sharing best rewards Enclosed plc fun mod els made over thousand flights 30 hours total flight time before lost never much fun last ed long did Ed enclosed check $1000 join BAMA * ** hear loud clear George Yes indeed sport model whether rubber electric gasoline powered what long remember cherish contest events found such models over country welcome member BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Association look forward receiving hints ideas other modelers too may want contribute Seaglen Model Co recent W RAM Show White Plains NY past February ran old friend Massachusetts manning what interesting booths entire show Glenn ORoak used fly models together Bostons junior Aviation League ly goes back before AMA Glenn along wife Celia thats Seaglen comes producing very nice line 30 wingspan models So far include four super scale models Lambert Monocoup Cessna C34 Rearwin Speedster Fairchild 24 . high wing monoplanes good flying character istics 4 Seaglen Model Cos 30 span Pacific Ace kit want stress most. particular ly time Pacific Ace model kit fits perfectly Don Ross Extravaganza contest talked about two issues ago course 1983 model Black Bullet will events Pacific Ace too ageless designs will go forever Send 20c stamped self-addressed en velope Seaglen catalogue Write Glenn ORoak SEAGLEN MODEL CO Box 123 Plympton MA 02367 Don Ross himslef gives stamp ap proval Pacific Ace kit costs $750 flying scale kits cost $1000 f 0 Dont pass up kits best buys around igned fly. fly. FLY Balsa Props As promised heres allbalsa prop indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model 3 blades simple flat sheets inch wide two quarter inches long thirty-second inch thick No difficulty cutting out sanding smooth work pulling plane ward hub heart prop must neat job making hub blades attach no problem make sloppy hub. make slop py airplane First mark center rse 1 inch end fway side Push pin right straight down through stick will hole prop shaft should done accurately three inch long one-eighth square-hub marked off oneinch sections Cut away half material outer portions indicated Get off les going right way. sure material cut off forms neat 450 angle Dont figure making hubs thats Make several ROY poor ones Break up perfect will tempted use As matter fact should de stroy parts model feel come up best possible s way improve propellers next month. JOIN BAMA TODAY Beginning Aero Modelers Association membership covers period during 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published fee membership $10 please pay check may forwarded attention Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 114 Model Aviation U Io FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 George Perryman displays favorite ginners model neither too complex
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents 1983 Nomination Procedures AMA Bylaws revised 1982 provide three year elected officer terms instead two changes include adoption various standing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization operation Among standing rules involving AMA Nomina tions Committee procedures making nominations AMA officers being elected year 1983 will electing AMA Presi dent Vice-Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three year terms beginning 1984 Note during bylaws transition Executive Vice-President formerly called Secretary/Treasurer Vice-Presidents Districts 3 7 11 will have terms extended year through 1984 procedures nomination will follows NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 Composition a All 11 Vice-Presidents sit Nominating Committee will constitute Committee total b Members Nominating Committee shall barred becoming nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same district absent Vice-President has permission writing vote telegram absent Vice-President will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex-offi cio member neither may Executive VicePresident nor Executive Director member Committee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Com mittee shall elected among VicePresidents Vice-Presidents majori ty vote b The current AMA President absence Executive Vice-President will call meeting order Once chairman Nominating Committee elected President EVP will relinquish chair leave meeting 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed written minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive VicePresident meeting chairman Executive Director full written report meeting results voting procedures 48 hours after adjournment 4 Meeting Conduct a The President EVP shall open meeting preside Vice-Presidents elect chairman b newly elected chairman shall dis miss President EVP Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior to covening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter ac ceptance candidate must file AMA Headquarters prior meeting cause Nominating Committee scheduled meet July 31 deadline nomina tion receipt AMA Headquarters close business Monday July 18 6 Selection Nominees a Limited three 3 upon ballot elective office b The assembly shall examine evaluate discuss written proposals candi dacy office see 5 nomination let ters shall read aloud Recording Secretary c The discussion period shall limited ten 10 minutes per candidate d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except 34 vote against may withold incumbents name ballot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per person per ballot b Oral voting shall district starting District 1 progressing numerically ascending sequence through District 11 desired voting secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting issue shall precede voting other nominees see 6d Voting placing nominees ballot shall follow sequence President Execu tive Vice-President Vice-Presidents d When three names nomi nated elimination will simple majority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chairman may move nomination acclamation continued page 104 June 1983 101 ACADEMY OF MODEL 1810 Samuel Morse Dr AERONAUTICSJ Reston VA 22090 World s L rqe S rn Organization NC Glitch Postcard hope Radio Control enthusiasts read pages 103-1 04 May 1983 issue Model Aviation article AMAs Frequency Coordinator intro duction new volunteer job will benefit RC fliers article spoke about tools will enable District Frequency Coordi nator DFC job stated postcard would quick simple way get RC interference information DFC Inserted issue ModelAviation between pages 58-59 will find pre printed postcard can use has spaces filled init very important complete blanks DFC build useful file will help RC fliers district needs good information Dont neglect details have interfer ence report make Note Additional copies RC Interference Report Card available upon request AMA HQ please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope request Carry reporting card field box pre-addressed DFC 1 5c stamp applied have interference problem whether think could coming strong commercial legitimate signal other source please note facts field way home drop completed post card mailbox current information better can help address DFC shown VPs column heading month Model Aviation district-wide collection data will help build good picture activity area might affect achieve best selection channels region DFC needs input system over AMA district serves end result can list RC frequencies area have best odds being free interference Synopsis-i 983 Budget Meeting March 19 Reston VA first AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Head quarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeilI Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President 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 Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Lang worthy NAA Executive Director Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Voislavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Frank Ehling John Preston Dis trict IV AVP Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave brief presentation during stated 1983 budget re vised HQ since January should opinion cut further area Executive Director advised 1983 revised budget projected 88000 members budget reflects accurate information previously available January Anaheim meeting noted 1983 revised budget balanced budget modest surplus agreed consensus go through proposed budget line line Following reported items upon Council took action 1 Rent Executive Director reported Aerospace Education Association desirous renting surplus office space indeed has already presented check After discussion approved unanimously District X abstained Executive Director authorized pursue rent offer AEA commit commit according judgement 2 Postage & Freight Several Council mem bers noted needing receive mail HQ once week others want mail sent occurs decided con tinue present mailing practice Council wishing separate treatment should direct HQ writing 3 Museum namin8 curator since Frank Ehlings retirement will taken up regular April meeting meantime motion approved museum initially funded $10000 $5000 applied toward curators annual salary second $5000 towards museum oper ating expenses eight against 3 5 1 2 9 4 EVP Pres seven ED 11 8 10 NAA 6 7 4 Public Relations PR budget noted very conservative Mr Styles requested consider April presentation up additional $10000 other PR projects beyond currently budgeted 5 Officer Service item encompasses costs Council meetings travel motion future Council meetings held Headquarters National Center Aeromodeling purpose reducing officer travel costs unless otherwise decided 2/3 vote approved two 3 4 eight against 2 9 5 10 8 6 1 11 three abstained EVP NAA ED Most Council members felt meetings should rotated around country noted way economize could limiting meet ings four year 6 Committees Ed Izzo chairman Noise Committee requested reducing $5000 budgeted figure $3000 accepted Frequency Committee request insert Interference Report Cards Model v/a t/on approved expenses deducted Frequency Committee budget approved unanimously add $2000 budget meeting Safety Committee 7 Professional Fees EVP request ed look various levels audits land costs same what would required connection building loan order possibly reduce costs currently annual major expense 8 Computerization Long discussion held present computer capabilities future plans noted accounting department badly need modern equipment should proceed current updating intentions Carl Maroney asked document what HQ has done will concerning computer systems future Council members will have concise comprehensive background information 9 Model Aviation ad-rep com mission arrangement Model vi at/on discussed no action taken change present policy established publisher 10 Investment Income Council ad vised Mr Worth seek recommendation donor stock make keep sell decision donation has al tripled value past year 11 Budget Status Having gone through entire income expenses line line no change totals approved unanimously budget presented March 19 1983 Council meeting adopted 12 Employee Loan Request Due Reston move DC employee has en countered hardships requested loan request approved unanimously loan accordance HQ established policy 13 Future Meetings addition previously approved April 30 Council meeting held Reston VA approved annual Nominating Committee meet ing Nats Executive Council meeting held conjunction time date convenient majority Council 11 2 10 6 1 5 11 ED 2 9 EVP 8 1 against 4 approved unanimously Nominating Committee meeting held Nats Sunday July 31 700 pm Council meeting held Monday August 1 900 am meeting adjourned 710 pm having session other meals breaks since 9 am Note 1983 budget anticipates sur plus $70920 year end based estimated 6% increase membership 88502 total income $2838728 cluding Model v/at/on magaizne total expenses $2767808 copy budg et available request AMA HQ J Worth Executive Director Museum Status Report February 19 Headquarters staff moved its new facility Reston marked major step toward realization major objectivesthe AMA model mu seu m new headquarters building de signed John Hunton highly respected architect within Washington area also accomplished modeler basic building consists three two-story modules measuring approximately 75 ft 30 ft joined inner corners providing central triangular shaft atrium consist ing just under 3000 sq ft26 ft high will museum Exhibits will dis played means polished aluminum ver tical trees capable handling up 42 models along conventional wall dis plays ceiling-suspended models Highly delicate objects such Indoor models small very valuable engines early radio equip ment trophies etc will housed glass dis play cases Prior retirement Frank Ehling solic ited donations promi nent American modelers primarily requesting models historical significance response has encouraging meantime already have several Dr Walt Goods models typifying development radiocontrolled flight special collection late Howard McEntee AMA has also fortunate receive Russ Berrara collec tion encompasses entire spectrum modeling have awaiting shipping instructions very generous donations have offered please patient us will request shipment just soon display facilities available target date still stands firm 1 September 1983 however hope have quite respectable growing display will make trip museum well worthwhile modelers plan ning visit us summer Additionally would like have opinions sug gestions keeping mind must finest presentation model aviation tory world As donations received anticipate will considerable amount re pair restorative work necessary would like follow lead Experimental Aircraft Association deligated some its exacting restorations various chap ters throughout country Think about club officers group would care take projectsin field expertisewhich would ensure meeting very high standards necessary exhi bits would like hear will discuss detail later time what better way can modelers made realize truly museum HurstG Bowers MA Museum Coordinator 102 Model Aviation rPresidnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NOMINATION TIME time has again rolled around nomi nation officers 1983 elections serve 1984 through 1986 year offices President Vice-Presients Districts 1 5 9 up election None cumbents will automatically placed ballotyou must nominate must accept before Nominating Committee can consider inclusion ballot nominations must received Head quarters 15 days prior Nominating Committee meeting will ac cepted Sit down now nominate favorite choice AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION seems good bit confusion about item Safety Code relative aircraft identification really quite simple MUST have AMA number aircraft name address air craft qualify insurance event accident Some models excluded requirement ONLY types listed code basic reason simply identi fication event accident Now know everyone basically honest would consider cheating dont Yet have incidents past accidents happening owner aircraft sim ply walking away disclaiming ownership cause did want get involved other SUSPECTED incidents accident happened involving aircraft longing non-AMA member buddy AMA member claimed flying aircraft just get insurance protection certainly recognize can some unclear situations let discuss some clubs hold auctions can both sell buy models Suppose buy auction has original owners AMA number painted wing What Well best way repaint wing too much trouble least place name address securely inside fuselage Might well include date bought plane next model bought Mono Kote-type lettering numbers fix problem small can Freon spray will helpful peeling process will affect adhesive back pres sure sensitive Mono Kote allow careful removal secondary cleaning residual adhesive using lacquer thinner will complete job allowing subsequent application own AMA numbers Perhaps difficult problem will face helping another modeler trim out ship instructing him own airplane problem both AMA members insurance will apply both long aircraft has identification reflecting ownership hope foregoing clears up some questions have arisen subject doesnt raise questions answers entire issue just veri fying ownership QUOTABLE QUOTE perseverance snail reached ark BUOG ETS March 19 Executive Council met new Headquarters building Reston VA go over budget ensure membership received value dollar dues can assure worthwhile effort giving Council member much better insight real costs associated operating Academy discussed line ex pense area major line income area dollar overall reduction made budget presented us meeting Too budget plan expenditure effort willMUST made reduce actual expenditure still providing necessary member ship services challenge laid shoulders Executive Director will closely monitored Council good job has done past expect nothing less year VERY sensitive issue discussed will course interest memberthe prognosis dues crease MIGHT needed much Executive Director based prior knowl edge experience suggested Coun cil should expect have address issue 1984 effect 1985 dues year much best guess time $5 increase $35 might alternative 1984 members past two years have offered $2 discount $28 instead $30 member renewed before December 15 suspect similar situa tion would applicable required dues increase 1985 such might have pay $30 instead $35 renew early reason can allow discount receiving money early allows us vest capital needed early year gain income investments simple economics requires very close monitoring people quite well accomplished Gisele Jackson FREQUENCY REPORTING Now have new RC frequen des new task becomes monitoring problems reporting solutions better accomplish situation Frequency Com mittee has recommended use report card filled out flier experiencing interference mailed Frequency Coordinator district coordinator will assess problem using charted information get response back flier clubs area well coordi nating data Frequency Commit tee chairman flier though should reasonably certain problem interference equipment-related trouble other hand should hesitate send card suspect interference have no equipment such scanner veri fy situation Remember prime reasons such plethora channels can select among several will clear area As cards will next issue Model viation along description use Additional cards can obtained AMA Headquarters DO BUILD/FLY am asked kind question times meetings shows swer definitely YES After what sport/hobby about what got involved politics AMA spare time lvement keeps bank account low tide Sure build past winter squeezed out enough time build two airplanes finish started friend What Two sailpianes electric powered type fly Last year managed enter two contests also managed place second fourth other too bad limited amount flying time get year also managed complete requirements LSF Level 3 Now can just remember send qualification form. THE SHOWSEASON can tell flying season getting close annual trade shows begin again attended WRAM Show Feb ruary very impressed size crowd attendance fine dis plays models As usual manufacturers abundance new products abound ed Attempting list new products will left others two items particu larly impressed Litco gyro kind stabilizer heli copters sensitive nearly unbelievableNow lam helicopter flier nor know anything sensitivity similar products market heli copters line take good look product suspect item may have other applications such keeping wings level Pattern ship possibly keep nose level sailpianes hmmm other product impressed brand new application CO2 very fertile mind Bob Davis diesel conversion man has adapted com pressed gas principal Cox 020 developed associated charging system flight gas storage system quite develop ment knowing past trends convert ing larger larger engines diesel should long before pumps gases continued next page June 1983 103 Presidents Corner continued 60 or 90 even. GADS Another approach quiet flight What next Bob FAI CL Plans proceeding well FAI Con trol Line team selection meets four groups nearly ready go Two years ago Combat plans set stepped direct other three selection meets would Nats popular directive allto point CL Aerobatics within 30 days completed necessary arrange ments agreed t6 plans year Combat again ready except finals site selection has yet con firmed TSC writing Aero batics Team Race going Dayton 01-I Speed will utilize split site concept Merced CA probably Dayton am overjoyed split-site concept have approved basis eight out 14 participants voted go way sad part years Speed team selection fierce compe titors Charlie Lieber does plan compete place team Truly unfor tunate knowing reason decision can say Qiarlie best you will missed Hope see back hunt 1985 Executive VFs Report Jim McNeilI AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Secretary/Treasurer-Executive Vice-President responsibility bring following report An unprecedented special Council meeting held new Reston VA home last week sole purpose examining 1983 money budget Because AMA has become multi-million dollar businessmade up mainly Comptroller Giselle Jack son Executive Director John Worth predicated upon 85000 membership predictIon 1983 budget predicts some $70000 surplus year No dues increase envisioned immediate future Some grumblings heard dedi cated Council members January Cali fornia Council meeting over various aspects spending hence special meeting new AMA Headquarters Mention made other might slashed expense sheet also magazine outside advertising policy modi fied After long day end almost nothing reduced budget pro jection magazine mode advertising left untampered fact some thought given increasing some pro grams particularly public relations 1Salaries gone over particu larity 2Our new telephone system computer ized automatically pick cheapest meth od route handling long distance calL 3Membership handling now more computerized initial outlay computer service quite large 4Qiartered word processing data processing also becoming computerized 5The PR budget 1983 $47500 view unusually fine job being done Geoff Styles discussion centered around rais ing allocation 6Office supplies/stationery up due business workload also now pay State Virginia sales tax 7A new data processing system also coming under computer umbrella 8A $46190 cost set aside sending model airplane teams international compe tition Europe elsewhere 9One biggest expenses insur ance Due some 1982 bad accidents an. trict VPs present doing fine job representing people back home districts way dues money talking about money Academy Model Aero nautics have questions about part budget manner money being handled write John Worth AMA HQ write Birming ham will answer inquiry Thank attention See next month iunpredictable nature insurance com panies leery booking AMA old rate Today cover first $100000 claim ourselves insurance company steps above $100000 10An outside ad representative soliciting magazine ads 15% commission examined decision made tamper successful combination area T T Nominations continued page 101 8 FinalizatiOn Proceedings Recording Secretarys report see 3c shall submitted Vice-Presidents 15 days meeting comments corrections approval report must approved 3/4 attendees meeting Vice-Presidents proxies 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will adjourn meeting Notice Members-Donut Send Money Election Balloti Several dozen membership renewals mailed last December 1982 have just delivered us Unfortunately renewals sent firm auditors counts election ballots AMA spite fact two envelopes different addresses membership renewal other voting included membership renewal package convenience members ballots renewals sent envelope auditors post office box rather AMA HQ compounding errors particu lar envelopes arrived Washington Post Office after election deadline re mained post office box until March box rental period expired result members tempted renew before end 1982 mailing auditors address did re ceive 1983 licenses until March also missed getting several issues magazine Corrective action has since taken such memberships have now processed letter explanation sent members affected notice suggest 1984 members pay careful attention instruc tions contained renewal packages similar situation can prevented goal give members good service have get mail before can process Well try remind everyone next fall about problem can avoid next year 104 Model Aviation ne two young ladies help keep Model Aviation magazine atloat Ms Andrea Peterson L person workproofreader production assistant etc Mrs Johnnie Shipley RI handles Plans Service orders production AMA News customer billing typesetting AMA News Competition Newsletter such miscellaneous chores producing Nats entry form updating national records type whew Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Together Nats Ever since days Navy hosted National Model Airplane Championships has great difficulty finding sites Nats events would same airfield too far away other 1983 however thesituation has improved greatly example both Indoor Outdoor Free Flight events will same field RC Control Line events fact RC Soaring Helicopter events will else will five miles away Indoor site will big hangar right Westover Air Force Base means will within walking distance other events base Similarly Out door FF events will visible other events base Indoor events incidental ly will have three official days instead usual two plus several days un official events Thus indoor flying will possible week long RC Soaring/Helicopter site huge grounds Smith & Wesson plant south Westover within view Interstate Highway 291 just couple miles Nats HQ intersection 1-291 1-90 Massachusetts Pike locations together hotels college dorms within few miles other means Nats activity wihtin 15 mintues other Its shaping up close-in happy Nats aided great Air Force coopera tion Westover Air Force Base will include final weekend full-scale static flying show Add first annual AMA convention activities HQ hotel promises fantastic week model aviation Plan now whether intend fly will plenty see participate entered contest ROAR Says Thanks. letter Gary Keyes Model Racing ProductsUSA shows appreciation RC model car boat people concerning AMAs recent success FCC would like take opportunity thank efforts obtaining much needed new RC frequencies AltFough fly model aircraft am avid RC car sometime boat racer ROAR does have financial human resources accomplish such grand goals think speak RC car boat enthu siasts extending sincere gratitude AMA efforts behalf No Club Charter Can Costly. Omahawks RC Club Nebraska has hit suit asking $50000 damages relating noise complaints club chartered about half club members belonged AMA lack chartering full AMA membership apparently due belief AMA insur ance would have protected club AMAs insurance says otherwise Omahawks RC organization member Academy Model Aeronautics would provide Defense coverage pay damages would result legal liability concerning suit members sued individually insurance policy would defend pay ny judgement against would liable pur pose Academy Model Aeronautics Legal Liability insurance insure its mem bers clubs Academy damages resulting being legally liable meantime club has spent about $3000 date legal expenses expects spend least much have started legal defense fund asking donations anyone interested helping AMA will forward checks made out Omahawks RC Inc help fund drive short sympathetic have pay bills date watching suit developments help what ways can unable anywhere near much might have possible club chartered sad part costs unnecessary except charter member ship fees could would have covered message clear AMA does pro vide liability protection belong June 1983 105 Bob Aberle received anuus old aii y aboveJ WRAM Show February 27 outstanding work during past few years Chairman AMAs RC Frequency Committee AMAs new PR Blimp R becoming familiar sight trade shows Made Peck-Polymers stands out high above exhibits make easy find AMA booth Shown photo taken WRAM Show White Plains NY Connecticut Maine actrosetlo 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aasociats VicePreeidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner MC 04345 Don Kraffn PD Box 1828 73 Heritage Lo. Dumbory MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06860 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher So Welpole MA 02181 NATS UPDATE new Soaring site has approved acquired approximately six miles Westover Field previously scheduled University Massachusetts Amherst now set flying activities will either Westover within six-mile limit dont believe has other Nats site have able fly such close proximity quite pleased receive Governor Massachusetts Honorable Michael Dukakis proclamation declaring month July Model Aviation Month HOW TO ENTER THE NATS am often asked question enter Nats Well its very simple out lined below 1 Send self-addressed envelope AMA requesting Nationals Entry Form 2 Fill out blank send entry fee AMA Headquarters before July 1 3 Voilayou entered ALL have show up compete SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING held special Council Budget Meeting Washington new National Center Aeromodeling member AMA can very proud functional beautiful facility Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director spent time building project owe Vince vote thanks job well done Getting back budget meeting first time such meeting has taken place members Council department heads Academy re viewed line item detail VP better understanding cost elements AMA department heads asked explain portions budget being first time review such undertaken details what went budget analyzed questionable areas explained sum up expense portion budget approved indicating surplus approxi mately $70000 approved capital expenditures consisted mainly computer peripheral equipment capi tal budget $60000 slated review approval next Council meeting held April 30 bottom line 1983 will operating break-even budget must keep mind some capital expenditures will one-time costs MAINE MODEL EXPO asked attend Maine Model Club Association meeting held Augusta ME March 6 Maine Model Association organized last year Expo ac tivity interest has continued grow 145 people attendance well two model manufacturers John Grigg AMA President also attandance both gave presentation Acade district activities Maine Model Association made up nine area clubs noted activi ty calendar has significantLy increased area indicates additional new members flying activities 1983 recog nized time facility rather crowded therefore planning enlarged Expo 1984 new location LR Bill Gagne SecretarylTreaSUrer Lou Bannister President Scott Bolduc Field Marshall Sky Streakers Modelers Club Don Krafft Associate VP looking new frequencies has made outline showing potential problem areas between cer tain frequencies anyone interested obtaining information may write Don will pleased pass See Nats New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Ainociat Vice-Presidents Fete Bianchini 2605 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney Sn. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreinch 9 Willow Ane. Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Jraochkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2 schenectady NY 12309 Lon Seuter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenlo NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehtich Form Rd Hickenrlle NY 1801 Second District Thoughts take dim view candidates office another make campaign PROMISES Unless 106 Model Aviation Dennis Folsom AVP Communications Coordinator Maine Model Club Asso ciation LI Frank Rende Executive Director Second Annual Maine Model Aircraft Expo Changing guard AMA President John Grigg rt gives new AMA RC Frequency Chairman George Myers also MAs Radio Technique columnist official badge position former Chairman Bob Aberle center looks Occasion WRAM Show White Plains New York February 26 LR Harry Peddle Secretary Sam Wade President Errol Heath Treasurer Kennebec Valley Model Aviators elected official sole control ma chinery will enable him deliver promised item impossible guarantee its materialization am sure agree Much preferred think state ment AIMS GOALS achieved benefit electorate firm un relenting drive accomplish such objectives During terms office have informed things believed would best serve AMA member AMA very own organization see two inseparable hold different view would inevitably result untenable conflict interest Prior last years election example circulated list certain particular GOALS opinion should concentrate upon achiev ing Some have already become reality others pending still others way becoming fact rather fancy Two matters demanding early attention listed Greater Restraint Dues Increases Needed Budgetary Reforms Whether coincidence other wise Executive Council meeting new home Reston VA next weekend announced purpose examining AMA Budgeting Methods Procedures eye toward putting sense hopefully fewer dollars AMA Ex penditures column pursuit objective PROMISE bound brighten outlook us seeking keep lid Dues-Increase Syndrome seems infect some policymakers periodically S-O-S ie Surmounting SNAFUI note just-received copy Trans mitter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers announcement requires im mediate attention Editor Ed Runkel writes starters Id like remind third annual AMA sanctioned contest held Jamesburg Sunday May 15th Keep mind plug contest outsiders ever get chance SNAFU AMA Headquarters due moving new headquarters left advertisement out latest Model v/at/on magazine Con test Calendar need word mouth can get event l Ed best effort make amends unintentional SNAFU put will June issue Model vi at/on scheduled reach members between April 27 May 4 about 11 days before meet WRAM 15 1983 version eager ly-awaited annual spectacle has now taken its well-earned place annals model aviation history now RC enthu siasts contemplating next years repeti tion yearly treat two shots will show WHY meh women ana cniloren West chester Radio Aero/Modelers did themselves proud usual making years offering greatest Though full-fledged member club took active personal part year nuts bolts phases 1 Setting up 2 Participating finally 3 Dismantling juggernaut Aeromodejing Show Biz During show pleasure helping Chuck Auerbach Tony Tartaglia Delta Dart pro gram enjoyed minute hour youngsters really sharp needed very little guidance shots Chuck writer looking over shoulders some regrettable reason picture Tony young charges failed material ize sufficiently publication highlight show District 2 AMA Member ship Meeting thanks kindness WRAM has held annually ever since inception shows Despite ob vious limitations photographer thought would like see picture Bob Aberle George Myers John Grigg meeting after installation George Bobs successor head AMA Frequen cy Committee Nats Notes Thanks Editor Bev Wisniew ski NMPRA newsletter able provide list motels Chicopee MA might wish consider selecting lodgings week Nats Actually have room names establishments telephone numbers So follows Quality Inn Conference Center 413 592-7751 Ra mada Inn 413 592-9101 Parwick 41 3 5927722 Susse Chalet 413 592-5141 Best Western 413 592-6171 Holiday Inn 413 781-0900 Sheraton West 413 781-8750 am pleased report have re ceived number requests work assign ments Nats willing make such contribution success East Coast Nats simply drop line shall see necessary application form furnished cannot repeat too often necessity supporting particular Nats member residing either District 1 District 2 Earl Van Gorder Editor Wing Tips newsletter MidHudson Modelmasters Poughkeepsie NY reports follows cannot stress enough need entrants possible years EAST COAST NATS Remember dont have expert win trophy Last year 94 trophies went unclaimed Nats number events could have claimed trophy barely able get model off ground year will also feature first ever Nats Convention sorts seminars displays discussion groups etc will definitely something dont forget important reason being Westover ly big attendance will mean wont have wait forever another East Coast Nats GEAR UP AND LOCKED thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaocians VicePreidenaa Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Fnancia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane Scottdale PA 15880 Fneqaflcy Coordinatar Jam Eearden 5552 Poanun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets see Tuesday must has story around lately trade shows club meetings banquets Executive Council meetings jockeying position ever busier schedule months travels included trip Newark OH Licking County RC Clubs banquet take look clubs new flying site site has built property leased club county located adjacent new Licking County Park help Parks De partment site being developed nicest club sites around will surely improve attendance clubs annual June 1983 107 contest another example what can done modelers municipal officials can work together Another letter re ceived relates too uncommon situation overlook need recognize Sometimes take granted good tune obtaining sites dont give recog nition recognition due Bath PA Area Modelers just such fortunate club recognizes its good fortune dropped following note use column Mr Bert Shafer dad Les operate grain production plantSunny Slope Farms club started 1 6 years ago leased sizeable piece ground crop field $100yes do/Icr per year rent has same since started Bert informed ne due inflation guess may have double time Bert son both built radio planes since son has graduated has really busy business however still continue have opportunity keep field Being associated Sunny Slope has reasons main reason club has prospered lot people out willing give receive fortunate Im afraid let anyone know about Thanks Bert second Ed son Paul Braden Bradens Airport Easton PA year 12th year Bradens shut down airport club hold Free Flight meet no commercial airline however understand has heavy charter flight busi ness along private aircraft business once done thing either Since started 12 years ago Bradens also close down two other clubs hold meetsboth RC amounts three days shutdown model airplane enthusiasts question people will go out way something help model airplane clubs thing speak people opinion deserve big vote thanks along people other areas am sure help other clubs always articles clubs losing fields too have op portunities Instead hearing about lost fields lets hear word appreciation have field lot good people out lets give credit credit due BAM-BASH XIII meet again tentatively set third weekend Sep tember 83 have tentative approval Bradens Tell somethinghow can beat people like Thanks Craig Ott letter Im pleased note club has presented AMA Certificates Appreciation both Shafers Bradens answer question Craigyou cant beat arrange ment hope other clubs similar fortunate positions will take lead recognizing benefactors large portion information re ceive clubs district comes newsletters sent month Id like thank clubs send copy particularly get kick out some names news letters Among cutest Ive received lately Clinton Model Aviators Wilmington OH Balsa Obituary name fits what us quite well Other great news letter monikers include Fly-Paper Air-Scoop Keep newsletters coming guys appreciate Jim Bearden District III Frequency Coordinator has done quite bit research 72 MHz Radio Common Carrier used near district submits following re port indicates area having much trouble listings RCC users present big gest problem us using consider ably higher power industrial users next Model v/at/on magazine should report card help us determining interference problems certain areas sure send ex periencing problems Jims letter have sent charts information AVPs regarding other transmitters Dis trict Ill 72 MHz 75 MHz Radio Common Carriers RCC Part 90 users have following RCC699 Transmitters72-73 MHz 441 Transmitters75-76 MHz Part 90 420 Transmitters 7 2-73 75-76 MHz Ohio51 TransmittersRCC 16 Southwest Ohio 30 Northern Ohio 5 elsewhere Pennsylvania 22 TransmittersRCC West Virginia 2 Transmitters RCC Adjacent States Kentucky 7 Transmitters RCC Indiana 3 TransmittersRCC Michigan 3 Transmitters RCC New Jersey 6 TransmittersRCC New York 15 TransmittersRCC Maryland 3 TransmittersRCC As can see District III has 75 trans mitters plus 37 transmitters adjacent states total 112 transmitters 10% transmitters RCC industry As District III Frequency Coordi nator would like get some feedback fellows Cleveland area other parts Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Ed Roznowski sent following letter picture column something column En closed picture set rules Clubs Scooter II racing event year will fourth 12 15 fliers participat ing have no problems getting workers cant wait race day due lower speeds planes Race times around two minutes Quarter Midget course Some fliers have gotten interested Quickie 500 racing Quarter Midget years racing will fourth Sunday month May Septem ber club Lebanon Valley Radio Con trol Club Inc Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society worked together event Sounds like fun Ed nice know have plenty workers See Toledo flelaware S Drstrrct Columbia land h Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aucciate Vice-Prou*deqnls Wayne Abernethy 9205 CarendOn 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bol Chompine 205 lipton rt& Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin Bli Beectwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Aoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Clvirs Court Folio Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvjlle NC 27028 Frequenscy Coondhnater Poul Vocobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 28301 Phone evening 19191 488-5988 hear District IV competition fliers getting ready Nats year will good Contact AMA HQ entry blanks additional information will also programs dont fly competition lots rest family see hope now know AMA Headquarters staff now new building Reston VA Washington DC area please stop take look what think best aeromodel ing center world made possible generous contirbutions club would like plan trip new building get touch can arrange some to take group tour new facility good club project would bus tour Washington DC see new National Center Aeromodeling Later year will have official dedi cation ribbon cutting ceremonies Ill keep posted exact date pinned down have gotten quite few letters Dis 108 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFULI Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities trict IV clubs praising work Paul Yaccobucci doing Paul District IV Frequency Coordinator has list users radio equipment could possibly cause interference problems within dis trict would like list commercial industrial users area drop Paul line will glad help can also advise about frequency scanning equip ment club missed Roanoke Valley RC Clubs auction Roanoke VA surely missed big outing auction gets bigger better year approxi mately 500 modelers swapping lies mod els year Some Hobby Line distributors showed wares year would guess few years will another Toledo Roanoke club goes out make welcome has club people meet front door help carry goodies refreshment stand has abundance homemade food delicious think District IV showed up year lot good deals models also abundance Everything Indoor Control Line RC Free Flight Also quite few Sailplanes Believe stuff junk some planes built very welL Finished models changed hands very low prices club will doing again next year plan attend Sorry short article month lately time has premium business growing leaps bounds takes lot time have always said cannot take time feel needed job Vice-President Dis trict IV properly would time let someone else take over has time willing will thinking about next couple months doing lot soul searching Whats Happening District IV Radio Control League North Carolina new first North Carolina now have official sanctioned AMA show team Raleigh Aero Masters Show Team recog nized January year Jim Page main force behind forming organi zation group deserves much credit amount work involved developing acts putting performances type unbelieved Everyone please try assist whatever area possible Im sure Jim would appreciate greatly Sandhills Model Aircraft Club found editorial SMAC newsletter Flight Lines Thought might interesting other club officers have always felt people put out special effort should recognized mind am including special section newsletter devoted club members put out special unselfish efforts help present hope fully future club members recognition will based personal knowledge well information receive other club members will included newsletter club member gives himself totally unselfish manner sole intent helping someone else Prince Georges Radio Control Club Par tial schedule PGRC Clubs upcoming activi ties May 1stQuickie 200 Races May 15th Quickie 500 Races & Formula 1 May 21st & 22ndPattern & Scale Contest June 11th & 12thScale Masters Contest Raleigh Aeromodelers RAM Fun Fly April 30th RAM Pattern MeetJuly 9th & 10th Sunfest 83August 6th & 7th RAM Scale MeetOctober 8th & 9th Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA Saint Elmos Day St Elmos Day cele bration fun fly will held May 1st year Steve Kaluf busy making plans best yet Mark calen dar polish up flying skills airplane invite friend come Out day fly ing fun Sky Lancers Washington DC SLOW Club now has AMA Control Line show team am sure will hear lot AMA show team arent Control Line show teams around Thats now b5O Alahama 0 Florida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina sosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-5550 Aseociew VIePrmldmws Greg Doe Itt 4 166 Poesy Smyrne TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 21i8 Thorn. N Cheeleaton sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. DeIrsy Beads FL 33444 Joseph McaIiw SR 00866 Boa 1532 Fagardo PR 00648 td Moorman 70 FIfth St Sisalimar FL 32579 Harry Sisarens P0 Box 376 Oneonse AL 35121 Torn Thacker 2390 Lawrenasville Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Fraqasency Coordhstae Burnis Fields 096 OntarIo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888662 would like see World Champion ship flying plan Pensacola FL Oc tober 10-15 1983 best fliers about 30 countries will compete FAI World RC Pattern Championships World Champs will held Bronson Fieldthanks final approval US Navy Bronson Field family can visit famous Pensacola white sand beaches visit Naval Aviation Muse um tour USS Lexington aircraft car rier Saturday night take family World Championship banquet Perdido Bay Country Club Host clubs World Championships Northwest Florida RC Modelers Pensacola Aeromodelers Eglin Aero modelers Ft Walton Beach Any District V members invited assist running contest interested contact Ron Chidgey Tony Stillman 100 Kentucky Dr Pensacola FK 32505 cant wait mail call 904 456-2933 after six 904 478-6745 during day Model planes kinds biplanes jets 10 inches 16 feet across fill skies Dixie Sky Devils meet. says front page Amory Advertiser Amory MS Dixie Sky Devils new ly organized chartered AMA club live area interested joining call Ed Hunter 256-7765 after six pm Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS held its first fun fly season March 6thhenceforth known Crash Sun day 25 contestants 16 crash es Pictured winnersnote lack planes photo winning bunch includes Dennis Lott Ron Fears Kevin Quattlebaum Hubert Crook Jerry Gould Mike Lauman Gayle Smith George Hancock Hank Cooper Ricardo Tarte Carolina PR called other night tell about plans several AMA members island make pilgrimage Toledo show Thats serious aeromodeling interest Wish could get same group go Nats year Remember Nats year will its ever before Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Amelat VIce-Presidenta Loren Holes 643 HitI Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1503 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Melony 1916 Keonland Pkwy Owenshoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Snsithvjlle MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Sorthomme unisersity City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Boo 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 8111 Zinsteser Boss 72 yarnS IL 81375 Frequency Coardlnesor James Check 564 Greotchesner St Lexington KY 40505 has busy month since last met Spring breaks college two pit crew members swelled home Underwoods full scale lots mail bombed mailbox got day flying check out new radio channel 38 Worked great Underwoods en masse along houseguest Vienna Aus tria managed make trip Pekin IL mall show put Pekin Peoria RC Clubs Peoria Wyreflyers Control Line Club important part event well Aviation Day included Ultra-Lights EAA displays addition models great able visit modeler friends CD Al Kretz got manhandle mike trophy awards Twas fun indeed few pictures taken Cathy Under wood reveal items note ruomni eno DIII immer myors newsletter editor Morrie end President Bob Overmier June 1983 109 winners sharp display loads nice models club has yet tried mall show should Its fantastic meet pub lic way sell modeling working developing National Model Avia tion Day sell modeling over US once Robert t-irestone Os Inaisna sent snot trophy stand mall show Elkhart IN show March 12-13 year sponsored Elkhart County Flight Mas ters Tn-Valley RC Club South Bend Impressive hardware isnt Another PR-type project group might want pursue handout explaining club its activities Lafayette Esquadrilles has impressive little number uses demos contests etc cludes general club information describes types events tells what watch contests get hobby etc Phone numbers contact persons round off Its great icebreaker springboard questions well chance pass information old philosophers note month prompted bit Turbulator newsletter Thermaleers McDonnellDouglas Free Flight clubs Edited Bob Klipp newsletter reads like friendly let ter favorite uncle filled hints information well personal ob servations provide some interesting sights may never tow A-2 cir cle enjoy material end Bobs note January issue included expected plea dues relates Anyway its going cost nine bucks what could give feelings its subjective thing Free Flight camaraderie associated still give lot satisfaction please stay us dont feel obligated un derstand words prompted thought feel strongly about relationship types organizations associate ourselves often hear person ask What give dues Very rarely can group give much return dues very simply becomes what can give group becomes criti cal what makes group dynamic vital give beyond dollar value will receive kind After work complete picture jigsaw puzzle pieces move hand puzzlenever reverse Iowa igan 0 Menesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Assistant Vice-President Jack Pnn 368 Ha -poet Or. 5 2eovr pds 62402 Associate Vica-Preeidsts Arthur ArrO 1014 Woodbrote diud Ant Arnor MI 43103 Russell Kneozqer 2625 5 ShoreisoOd Sno Muaukne WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tiota 51. Ouluth MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanginerood Tr St Joseps Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Oorsent Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crysnol MN 55428 Frequency cooi-dinatoe Pete Waters 117 Cast Main upper Level Northaille Ml 48167 Phone 0ev 313 348-0085 stoning 313 437-4244 visit AMA Headquarters Na tional Center Aeromodeling fantastic Almost everything place function ing everyone looked happy busy Theres Control Line circle parking lot some plaques honor wall entrance look professional can proud AMA Before airplanes museum collection hung high center bay possible fly model space set some records John Worth has 11 seconds handlaunch glider have two minutes 585 seconds rubber power new Manhattan Cabin hung up otherwise Im sure could have done five minutes Ill pay attention partici pants fund raising program get plaques wall names Honor Roll Plaques hundred dollars should sent Vince Mankowski right away still have possession Council meeting dealt exclusively budget creeps upward Some Bits Pieces Chicago area June 9-12 will scene Great Race 83 Sailplanes isdistance twill Contact Dan Pruss 815436-2649 information unique type event deed Speaking unique consider latest project Charles DuVall southern Illinois has put together elapse time meter determine actually much time puts building So times people ask long project takesespecially scale project Most times answer rather wild guess best Charles will know sure now flips starts work off leaves shop goes up 9999 hours should cover projects Since scale buff wonder long will keep meter before destroys dont think could bear learn long really spend model Closing Some new appointments next month Remember Chicopee next month Have helped newcomer month Radio Waves Tn-Village RCers Streamwood IL come some defini tions Ballasta loud explosion Cap Stripto remove ones headgear Pylonall aboard Wash in/Wash outlaundromat schedule tip hat profound thank youmy new headmast photo courtesy Bob Freukes St Louis year first time have spent much time details depth first time ever special meeting sub ject Council doing its job members specially knowledgeable con tribution Ed Izzo report Dennis L Goodrich AMA 32792 Ames IA Heres picture taken after videotaping session WOI-TV Ames Iowa February 10 1983 Members Ames Sundusters am president demonstrated Indoor rubber powered pylon flying use keep up interest during winter segment aired March 12 1983 WOIs public affairs program Iowa Edi tion participated show others club pleased what saw feel have presented aeromodel ing public new pleasant light Part approach suggestion particular form ideal families cause cheap very young can partici pate educational great cabin fever 110 Model Aviation F vvyreslyers Terry Meidrotn talking local youngster through AMA Cub Delta Dart Cant find place leadouts eh club also has signup free instruction trainer films ne youngest winner wouse name daughter Cathy failed get receiving trophy Al Kretz CD LR Host Betty Lou Varnum Mike Ander son Mats Dubberke Tom Bubolz Bret Smith Dave Shavers would like mention Iowa Edition executive producer Betty Lou Varnum biggest fan also loves flying sort deserves special thanks letting us try show modeling Last year went Ida Grove did ten-minute seg ment IMAA Fun Fly Festival very impressed first exposure big time flying Other clubs should afraid ap proach public affairs departments local TV stations always lookout new interesting things especi ally ones come public affairs angle things offer public better way living educating coping Participation within club has good has spurred interest certain junior has brought two boys along him standpoint has great success Mike Anderson spark plug Indoor flying having adapted article Model Airplane News back issue has adapted AMA CL rules fit manner events junior Matt Dubberke re ceived recent notoriety letter editor Model Airplane New& em barrassed find club such low profile invisible now knows us feeding interests best can club has sent letter response MAN editorial Last year made concerted effort find safe place fly RC What found two flying sites power gliders rent-free Needless say requiring AMA Sundusters memberships fly suppose going alienate number folks will think trying exclusive cant see trying protect selves guess Problem Arkansas C txwsan Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vce-Prsedents 2db Friydl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 201 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Honey III 927 Commerce Pleaxannon TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Palmer NC Alboqaerqae NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cx Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sarnlesvile OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinexor Tdm Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 WHAT THRILL get walk proud ly very own AMA National Head quarters Museum building beautiful rolling countryside Reston VA just off highway Washington DC Dulles Airport just far enough west Washington avoid its frantic confusion just far six miles enough east Dulles avoid airport noise such beauti ful setting am inspired corny observe probably close Heaven can get model airplane please believe very eerie feeling because building vision planned plain gray ceiling room Dallas Gaston Hospi tal 10 years ago fact HQ building idea became part plan overcoming what supposed terminal illness appearance plan building indelible mind probably could have walked its interior moved around completely blindfolded course built architects model build ing added familiarity building actually open What thrill Now pray make proudest place aeromod eling world Now rent money will go someone elses pocket Use new building already affect ing us March 19th first Executive Council meeting held new con ference room front building Purpose meeting discuss ap prove 1983 budget long all-day session gave us fine chance try out comfort rooms chairs sure must congratulate whoever picked chairs definitely expensive chairs about comfortable business chairs have encountered sure made long dull meeting endurable might observe chairs thoughtfully carefully chosen AMA HQ staff has probably made good choices everything erse involved Although national action AMA does affect District VIII will try now mention happenings directly concern ing five-state district Some popular activities being planned already action season mall shows weather still de pendable enough invite modelers come distance flying Mall shows during period also great way introduce aeromodeling public com munitys officials mall show also inspires meeings symposiums BS ses sions stir enthusiasm up us also excellent chance exchange technical ideas families meet other am astonished very pleased amount quality both Control Line Indoor flying being generated District VIII Control Line flying almost died out Dallas area old leaders hav ing switched over Radio Control Along came very personable young fellow name Gary Grant fascinated Control Line flying didnt enjoy flying alone Rather fly alone give up flying Gary started recruiting soon club enthusiasts generated lots activity going am proud say bunch teenagers getting involved rather unsuspected problem developed renewed Control Line interest Few hobby dealers carrying Control Line kits accessories manufacturers also backing off being earliest Control Line fliers lucky speak language have connec tions keep good supply hand hobby shop able help new comer technical problems salute Gary Grant putting Control Line back its feet area Control LineWilliam Hess came San Antonio tell San Antonio picking up Control Line part Southwest Model Airplane Championships Labor Day weekend might well have died hadnt offered carry Southwest Model Airplane Championships Meet has held ever since 1938 45 years before Control Line flying radio either al ways traditionally held Dallas until Planesmen Fort Worth took over Free Flight part hold southwest Fort Worth Labor Day weekend Radio Control phase Southwest Cham pionships still held Dallas Indoor flying interest District VIII probably highest level has ever en joyed Monthly gatherings being held Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX attendance growing time two fellows putting gether Ed Turner Jesse Shepherd Ed Free Flight leaders nationally just cant say enough nice things about oldest quietest gentle manly leaders Jesse Shepherd jewel Indoor flying interest fellows have generated has drawn recognized door experts like Stan Chilton way Wichita KS darned Stan didnt set national record gym Bed ford Boys Ranch let make ob servation wind Dallas 35 mph doesnt blow indoors Fred Welsh Flight Training Commit tee Chairman Richardson TX Radio Control Club have seen lot sort effort put out bunch on-their-toes clubs packet Fred brought probably best Ive ever seen beautifully put together covers everything approach finest thing club can both directions other club members newcomer flier club isnt putting out information like should beautiful packet put out Richardson RC club far too expensive send gratis anyone interested will talk see nominal fee can arranged just received excellent newsletter Wings Texas City RC Club leader group must really sumpin because Phil Poffenbarger both President Newsletter Editor obviously strong creative leader well newsletter contained sparkling format assignments responsibilities holding model meet fun fly might contact Phil Poffen barger 2902 Frostwood Circle Dickinson TX 77539 photocopy information Congrats Texas City RC Club Aeromodelingthe pursuit happiness **** now**** txlxradx e Knsas e Nebraska C Nxttlt Oakxta C South Dakota IXWyxming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaeocieee Vice-Presidenna Robert Bell 2622 5 Coffmae, Casper VVY 82601 Ed Cam 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 C Stanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th Sn Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mantern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts BiBS Cloadax Sidax PaIls SD 57103 Frequeascy Cocedinetor Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly P1 Denver CO 80220 Phone Day 3031 761-5900 Evening 303 757-4082 Congratulations modelers Grand Junction CO becoming AMA Chartered Club No 1124 1983 Randy Smith June 1983 111 club secretary shares group has some really good fliers its hard get out side fliers Visit fly Grand Junction held fun fly last Sunday Febru ary featured Sweet Stick models held Whitewater Dragstrip-paved run way pit area Ken Pedersen CD event would like send newsletters contact Grand Junction Modelers may contact Randy Smith 403 Bristol Ct. Grand Junction CO 81501 Associate VP Ed Cox Kansas sends following info Fliers area Gordon City La Cygne KS take note Garden City has new club Sand Hill Fliers Gary Joy President club 14 members Gary feels other fliers area may looking friendship flying activity now offered organization Contact Gary Joy 314 No 10th South Apt Garden City KS 67846 Ray Shields LaCygne KS writes new activity area farm near Linn-Miami County line Highway 69 several fliers area Ray looking Ray has both RC full-size landing strip farm Sounds like plenty room Contact Ray Shields Rt 1 LaCygne KS 66040 Good flying guys thanks info Ed Cox way Garden City southwest Kansas La Cygne close Missouri border south Kansas City about 50-60 miles Donald Pemberton Wichita KS has sent letter update rundown activities area reports Air Capitol Eagles Air Show Team No 121 busy planning 83 show season operate basically central Kansas can travel other areas within reason time permits Contact Don 9112 Hickory Lane Wichita KS 67212 Don also reports Wichita RC Club has announced 2nd Annual Jumbo RC fly-in May 7-8 Pattern meet June 25-26 2nd Annual Aviation Day program August 14 Sailplane contest September11 still plan having annual Pylon Racing event annual picnic fun fly Sounds great may wish contact Wichita RC Club Presidint Ron Wilford Guess youll have contact Ron through Dons address didnt include report Rons name didnt show up latest microfiche AMA membership Ron Wil ford may wish contact AMA HQ check Carol Merfeld re 83 mem bership Probably some minor hitch safe may wish check out HQ Contact Jerry Carley regarding May 7-8 Jum bo Fly-In 1-316/524-6654 Don reported several past events volunteered AVP needed appreciated Don dont get volun teers pay good too Thanks letter Don opportunity see new AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA past weekend March 19-20 know AMA members will proud have part organization too can visit new Headquarters building Im sure Vince Mankowski will sharing opportunity contribute Phase II Building Fund toward reducing mortgage building Id urge consider contribu tion some new really nice pins patches will available Watch opportunity soon Arizona vrnra r Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Amciate Vka-Prssdenta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevele CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Ileynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St. Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Wastty Chula Vista CA 92011 Praquency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Pair Oakv CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 report being written Florida Im back cape again launch ofTRWs satellites Space Shuttle what better thing tend Pattern meet headed south attend meet put Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS two-day Pattern meet directed Ted McKerchner weather didnt cooperate front moved through causing cold blustery conditions meet hit heavy rain around noon Sun day good revisiting club last tended Quickie 500 meet put 1978 Saw several familiar faces yet another weekend went over Orlando run four-mile race local running club putting ran pun tended Nordic Glider team member Jim Bradley also competing Jim lives Orlando can fly circles around Nordic can beat him footrace though does turn decent time Ive appointed new AVP Hawaii Hes no stranger competitors name Al Tuttle As columnist can see Im going like Al asked him thumb nail sketch himslef article sent enough info fill entire allotted space promised Al familiar Cape Canaveral area having spent over 20 years missile busi ness Al lived Cape area nine years Hes flown various types models except helicopters CL FF first loves migrated Pattern Quarter Midget racing Hes member USPJA CD Al says activity Maui lives almost 100% RC power glider club process being formed Maui Contact Al info Al sent lots Ive lot cover month must move reading Silent Flyer newsletter South Bay Soaring Society located near San Jose ran across article showing club kept flying site members flying sand dunes eroding badly Parks Depart ment closing activities club formed committee work Parks Department formulated way save dunes First walkway sand ladder con structed parking area top dune cut random access top Next windfences erected across old pathways new path Finally pilots platform built spectator bench installed nearby Straw mulched bare sand spots What really gets attention done $200 Parks Depart ment preparing restore adjacent dune cost $50000 Good job SBSS now have fine site Sunset Beach Another club San Fernando Valley Radio Control Flyers reports too improving its flying site its own expense members fly Sepulveda Basin site Marty Mallow member club wrote saying club provided pipe bring water pit area infield being plowed up order install sprink ler system plant grass also intend install sun shade roof over pit area clubs expense San Fernando Valley Foundation tax deductible donations can made has established monies will used better site Later year theyll host Pattern meet Attend see fruits labor AVP Sacramento area Bob Kampmann reports theres some low-key Indoor flying Sierra College gym Rocklin fly December through April 2nd 4th Sundays 1 pmto 5 pm know information little late year its good know recent ninth annual Astro Electric Championships nearly $2000 worth mer chandise awarded 62 con testants made 83 entries 39 trophies shoot Larry Jolly field day entered six events four firsts second fourth Electric stay may way fly power future Noise problem planes Mike Lee Phoenix AVP wrote Denver Im has travel Mike reports attendance up 112 Model Aviation LR GLA J Holcomb Super Lucky Fly II 0 Jorden Big Stick 0 Jorden Strikemaster W DeCamp Kouger 1W DeCamp Dirty Birdy CM Hamilton Hooker CM Hamilton Cricket CM Hamilton Aero master Too R Hall Mach R Hall Super Duper Joy Stick R Hall Photo R Hall Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unlets writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel years version Southwest Regionals Buckeye AZ meet over 25 years oid now still strong Mike reports Sun Valley Flyers SVF Phoenix have new paved runway Its 60 x 500 feet SVF put many months hard work raising funds site finest Arizona photo below shows Mike instructing ROTC students Cactus High School Phoenix aerodynamics Mike has plaid shirt students have new flying program eager learn about aircraft Mike looks hes showing bank plane wish columns easy prepare leave much stuff out Mike sent other pictures Ill work space permits booth has busy traveling around Drop line could use would like address club drop line shouldnt Florida forever THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainociasa VIce-PrmidnU Al Culver 1607 S von Elm 1 Pocanelto 1083201 Simon Droete Box 58 Broedniew MT 59015 Gory Ft Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Joneeu AK 99801 Dane Mullmns 15859 Palatine Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickobarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilne P0 Box 623 Klometh Fells OR 97601 chick Young 29020 1st Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 95003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Mel St Redmond WA 98052 Frequaficy Coerdinesar obert Belch 15439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 hone 1503 761-5103 Just got word Boeing Hawks ponsoring first ever Scale Contest ly.In Bob Bailey wrote will cale Saturday May 7 Open Scale 1yIn Sunday May 8 Register starting am both days Hawks field Kent emember 7296 forbidden fre uency Seattle area 7224 uestionable Barnstormers Bi-Plane Contest July changed involve Scale types ith small bonus Bi-Planes later NWSS will hold Soaring meet Red tond field May 7-8 May Fly oaring Contest will followed Soaring leet Eugene 14th May lay 28-29 NWSS will host Soaring con tst Spokane Hawks will have Soar ig meet Kent June 4-5 June 18 Portland will meet run NWSS/NSS understand latest Soar ing song Gorilla Dreams Anyway get glider go meet Since will probably read after fact F500 Pylon Racing Champs held May 1 Kent Hawks will sponsor race June 18-19 QM F500 Saturday Fl Sunday Dont forget best Float Plane Fun Fly July 2-3 Haystack Res just south Madras OR Motels town camping site go enjoy Another contest enjoy will 13th Annual Chelan Air Fair put Red Apple Fliers Wenatchee Two days July 910 will hold classes Pattern Sport Giant Scale Randy Brawley CD ad vises free camper parking great scenery large paved runway attend Sounds Jike great weekend CL enthusiasts should trek Eugene May 28-29 Northwest Champs Right airport theyve got great place contest excellent out question kinds CL stuffCarrier Stunt Balloon Bust Combat Racing mention few go fast clip things slow down fine get-together Satur day night great time friends flying Remember SRACs May Fly May 28-30 clubs Can will late July early August SRAC also talking about T-6 racing along several other clubs possible enough interest T-6 racing get district-wide thing going have thoughts let know speaking low cost racing dont forget Super Sport races run several clubs southern Oregon Simple rules cheap equipment seem like way go interested contact Dick Wickline get particulars As recall Jim Trump Benton Co group got S/S racing going can supply info well May 14-15 days Zillah Valley Aero Modelers Volcano Fun Fly Always first-rate contest also great time sit around swap lies field tops camping grass ever growing strip asphalt fly MRRCS scheduled have Pat tern Scale meet Puyallup Jurte 4-5 dont have particulars contact Bob Pfeiffer details next Pattern contest will Zillah hosted VAM June 18-19 got letter Mark Peterson Scobey MT about efforts organize club Mark enclosed poster about lecture show n tell presentation made troduce modeling good folk Scobey What outstanding idea anyone close can give support aid Mark please since can use help can get Really its people like Mark such great positive enthusiasm make hobby enjoyable Helena Flying Tigers Uncontest will May 14-15 Bring anything fly fun no entry fee just come enjoy Big Bird enthusiasts will have Fly-In MRRCS field Puyallup July 16-17 Hosted Puget Sound Rocs will low-key eventfly and/or talk no pressure first annual event has camping space field Al Alman tells will food supplied reasonable cost six-channel Futaba will raffled off bring biggie mingle long marking calendar remember OMAS-1 will have its second annual fly-in about August 20-21 first event ex cellent can look forward next Bruce Carson wrote Breshears put Delta Dart contest Spokane No info about ceiling height high time Joe Foxs 38 seconds Gil Horstman prom ised have outdoor mass launch Delta Darts annual JSB Scale meet Isnt amazing what some RC clubs get involved Pennyplanes anyone Barons will host Scale Internats June 1012 Deer Park field Last year around 20 entries year could much bigger since no competition FAI Internats last year As far know Strat-O-Bats arent getting much action Pacific Ace Challenge Pitysounds like good idea Also RAG meet will May 1 before will read its back fun games Army over Harts Lake site Misery Meet shifted Hillsboro combined NorWester monthly contest next NorWester monthly will held May 15 probably will Hills boro site should check out first some word about access Boardman OR bombing range FF site Only 15000 acres some wild hazards Dave Hagen put 2710 Albany Fl D meet Since Dominas record 2603 Dave clear national record hand didnt file because thought needed another timer will again MARCS will have fun fly May 22 Scale meet June 26 club field Marymoor Park look forward Sportsman Race July 23 recall anything flies can entered handicapping system less swift Theres hope Are aware show teams Dis trict XI has have feeling out aware existence have two teams go out put flying demonstrations front millions people year value PR work enormous potential audience includes citizen district older team headquar tered Spokane other located Everett point dont know booked solid think might event can used further hobby contact teams ask could put show Both groups outstanding flying demonstrations can really wow crowd Idaho Symposium April 30/ May 1 Boise 7th will BARKS race BARKS field Q-500 possibly T-6 races 15th Pocatello will Q-500 1AA races possibility T-6 racing 21st Boise will fun fly BARKS field beginning noon new organization Idaho called Idaho Scale Squadron Its purpose s promote Scale modeling have several meets throughout year organization deserves support participation May 28 29 club will sponsor meet Pocatello attend Also May 28 29 Treasure Valley Pylon Racing Association will have its annual Q-500 Fl race Caidwell now THINK SAFETY HAPPY FLYING June 1983 113 SHARING IS THE BEST OF ALL REWARDS now like quote letter modeler southern gentleman friend beginner GEORGE PERRYMAN Smyrna GA. no longer beginner himself Georges message REAL enjoy ment modelers ALL ages build ing flying model airplanes found not-too-complicated rubber-powered Free Flight models quote enjoy Junior Flight column efforts reach modelers may just young years older modelers turning simple rubber gliders discovering what have known years models FUN really Hundreds possibly thousands Radio Control fliers now flying simple rubber ships Now have graduated Im just beginning 45th contest season probably will never again have like 1982 flew nothing rubber made 29 firsts 11 different events entered 14 events Lincoln AMA Nationals won nine firsts mostly simple rubber stuff As wind tunnel model designer Lockheed have work 10 hours day usually six days week So cuts modeling some Maybe time time can include few things have helped over years No knows everything about facet modeling sharing best rewards Enclosed plc fun mod els made over thousand flights 30 hours total flight time before lost never much fun last ed long did Ed enclosed check $1000 join BAMA * ** hear loud clear George Yes indeed sport model whether rubber electric gasoline powered what long remember cherish contest events found such models over country welcome member BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Association look forward receiving hints ideas other modelers too may want contribute Seaglen Model Co recent W RAM Show White Plains NY past February ran old friend Massachusetts manning what interesting booths entire show Glenn ORoak used fly models together Bostons junior Aviation League ly goes back before AMA Glenn along wife Celia thats Seaglen comes producing very nice line 30 wingspan models So far include four super scale models Lambert Monocoup Cessna C34 Rearwin Speedster Fairchild 24 . high wing monoplanes good flying character istics 4 Seaglen Model Cos 30 span Pacific Ace kit want stress most. particular ly time Pacific Ace model kit fits perfectly Don Ross Extravaganza contest talked about two issues ago course 1983 model Black Bullet will events Pacific Ace too ageless designs will go forever Send 20c stamped self-addressed en velope Seaglen catalogue Write Glenn ORoak SEAGLEN MODEL CO Box 123 Plympton MA 02367 Don Ross himslef gives stamp ap proval Pacific Ace kit costs $750 flying scale kits cost $1000 f 0 Dont pass up kits best buys around igned fly. fly. FLY Balsa Props As promised heres allbalsa prop indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model 3 blades simple flat sheets inch wide two quarter inches long thirty-second inch thick No difficulty cutting out sanding smooth work pulling plane ward hub heart prop must neat job making hub blades attach no problem make sloppy hub. make slop py airplane First mark center rse 1 inch end fway side Push pin right straight down through stick will hole prop shaft should done accurately three inch long one-eighth square-hub marked off oneinch sections Cut away half material outer portions indicated Get off les going right way. sure material cut off forms neat 450 angle Dont figure making hubs thats Make several ROY poor ones Break up perfect will tempted use As matter fact should de stroy parts model feel come up best possible s way improve propellers next month. JOIN BAMA TODAY Beginning Aero Modelers Association membership covers period during 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published fee membership $10 please pay check may forwarded attention Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 114 Model Aviation U Io FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 George Perryman displays favorite ginners model neither too complex
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents 1983 Nomination Procedures AMA Bylaws revised 1982 provide three year elected officer terms instead two changes include adoption various standing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization operation Among standing rules involving AMA Nomina tions Committee procedures making nominations AMA officers being elected year 1983 will electing AMA Presi dent Vice-Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three year terms beginning 1984 Note during bylaws transition Executive Vice-President formerly called Secretary/Treasurer Vice-Presidents Districts 3 7 11 will have terms extended year through 1984 procedures nomination will follows NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 Composition a All 11 Vice-Presidents sit Nominating Committee will constitute Committee total b Members Nominating Committee shall barred becoming nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same district absent Vice-President has permission writing vote telegram absent Vice-President will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex-offi cio member neither may Executive VicePresident nor Executive Director member Committee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Com mittee shall elected among VicePresidents Vice-Presidents majori ty vote b The current AMA President absence Executive Vice-President will call meeting order Once chairman Nominating Committee elected President EVP will relinquish chair leave meeting 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed written minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive VicePresident meeting chairman Executive Director full written report meeting results voting procedures 48 hours after adjournment 4 Meeting Conduct a The President EVP shall open meeting preside Vice-Presidents elect chairman b newly elected chairman shall dis miss President EVP Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior to covening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter ac ceptance candidate must file AMA Headquarters prior meeting cause Nominating Committee scheduled meet July 31 deadline nomina tion receipt AMA Headquarters close business Monday July 18 6 Selection Nominees a Limited three 3 upon ballot elective office b The assembly shall examine evaluate discuss written proposals candi dacy office see 5 nomination let ters shall read aloud Recording Secretary c The discussion period shall limited ten 10 minutes per candidate d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except 34 vote against may withold incumbents name ballot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per person per ballot b Oral voting shall district starting District 1 progressing numerically ascending sequence through District 11 desired voting secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting issue shall precede voting other nominees see 6d Voting placing nominees ballot shall follow sequence President Execu tive Vice-President Vice-Presidents d When three names nomi nated elimination will simple majority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chairman may move nomination acclamation continued page 104 June 1983 101 ACADEMY OF MODEL 1810 Samuel Morse Dr AERONAUTICSJ Reston VA 22090 World s L rqe S rn Organization NC Glitch Postcard hope Radio Control enthusiasts read pages 103-1 04 May 1983 issue Model Aviation article AMAs Frequency Coordinator intro duction new volunteer job will benefit RC fliers article spoke about tools will enable District Frequency Coordi nator DFC job stated postcard would quick simple way get RC interference information DFC Inserted issue ModelAviation between pages 58-59 will find pre printed postcard can use has spaces filled init very important complete blanks DFC build useful file will help RC fliers district needs good information Dont neglect details have interfer ence report make Note Additional copies RC Interference Report Card available upon request AMA HQ please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope request Carry reporting card field box pre-addressed DFC 1 5c stamp applied have interference problem whether think could coming strong commercial legitimate signal other source please note facts field way home drop completed post card mailbox current information better can help address DFC shown VPs column heading month Model Aviation district-wide collection data will help build good picture activity area might affect achieve best selection channels region DFC needs input system over AMA district serves end result can list RC frequencies area have best odds being free interference Synopsis-i 983 Budget Meeting March 19 Reston VA first AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Head quarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeilI Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President 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 Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Lang worthy NAA Executive Director Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Voislavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Frank Ehling John Preston Dis trict IV AVP Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave brief presentation during stated 1983 budget re vised HQ since January should opinion cut further area Executive Director advised 1983 revised budget projected 88000 members budget reflects accurate information previously available January Anaheim meeting noted 1983 revised budget balanced budget modest surplus agreed consensus go through proposed budget line line Following reported items upon Council took action 1 Rent Executive Director reported Aerospace Education Association desirous renting surplus office space indeed has already presented check After discussion approved unanimously District X abstained Executive Director authorized pursue rent offer AEA commit commit according judgement 2 Postage & Freight Several Council mem bers noted needing receive mail HQ once week others want mail sent occurs decided con tinue present mailing practice Council wishing separate treatment should direct HQ writing 3 Museum namin8 curator since Frank Ehlings retirement will taken up regular April meeting meantime motion approved museum initially funded $10000 $5000 applied toward curators annual salary second $5000 towards museum oper ating expenses eight against 3 5 1 2 9 4 EVP Pres seven ED 11 8 10 NAA 6 7 4 Public Relations PR budget noted very conservative Mr Styles requested consider April presentation up additional $10000 other PR projects beyond currently budgeted 5 Officer Service item encompasses costs Council meetings travel motion future Council meetings held Headquarters National Center Aeromodeling purpose reducing officer travel costs unless otherwise decided 2/3 vote approved two 3 4 eight against 2 9 5 10 8 6 1 11 three abstained EVP NAA ED Most Council members felt meetings should rotated around country noted way economize could limiting meet ings four year 6 Committees Ed Izzo chairman Noise Committee requested reducing $5000 budgeted figure $3000 accepted Frequency Committee request insert Interference Report Cards Model v/a t/on approved expenses deducted Frequency Committee budget approved unanimously add $2000 budget meeting Safety Committee 7 Professional Fees EVP request ed look various levels audits land costs same what would required connection building loan order possibly reduce costs currently annual major expense 8 Computerization Long discussion held present computer capabilities future plans noted accounting department badly need modern equipment should proceed current updating intentions Carl Maroney asked document what HQ has done will concerning computer systems future Council members will have concise comprehensive background information 9 Model Aviation ad-rep com mission arrangement Model vi at/on discussed no action taken change present policy established publisher 10 Investment Income Council ad vised Mr Worth seek recommendation donor stock make keep sell decision donation has al tripled value past year 11 Budget Status Having gone through entire income expenses line line no change totals approved unanimously budget presented March 19 1983 Council meeting adopted 12 Employee Loan Request Due Reston move DC employee has en countered hardships requested loan request approved unanimously loan accordance HQ established policy 13 Future Meetings addition previously approved April 30 Council meeting held Reston VA approved annual Nominating Committee meet ing Nats Executive Council meeting held conjunction time date convenient majority Council 11 2 10 6 1 5 11 ED 2 9 EVP 8 1 against 4 approved unanimously Nominating Committee meeting held Nats Sunday July 31 700 pm Council meeting held Monday August 1 900 am meeting adjourned 710 pm having session other meals breaks since 9 am Note 1983 budget anticipates sur plus $70920 year end based estimated 6% increase membership 88502 total income $2838728 cluding Model v/at/on magaizne total expenses $2767808 copy budg et available request AMA HQ J Worth Executive Director Museum Status Report February 19 Headquarters staff moved its new facility Reston marked major step toward realization major objectivesthe AMA model mu seu m new headquarters building de signed John Hunton highly respected architect within Washington area also accomplished modeler basic building consists three two-story modules measuring approximately 75 ft 30 ft joined inner corners providing central triangular shaft atrium consist ing just under 3000 sq ft26 ft high will museum Exhibits will dis played means polished aluminum ver tical trees capable handling up 42 models along conventional wall dis plays ceiling-suspended models Highly delicate objects such Indoor models small very valuable engines early radio equip ment trophies etc will housed glass dis play cases Prior retirement Frank Ehling solic ited donations promi nent American modelers primarily requesting models historical significance response has encouraging meantime already have several Dr Walt Goods models typifying development radiocontrolled flight special collection late Howard McEntee AMA has also fortunate receive Russ Berrara collec tion encompasses entire spectrum modeling have awaiting shipping instructions very generous donations have offered please patient us will request shipment just soon display facilities available target date still stands firm 1 September 1983 however hope have quite respectable growing display will make trip museum well worthwhile modelers plan ning visit us summer Additionally would like have opinions sug gestions keeping mind must finest presentation model aviation tory world As donations received anticipate will considerable amount re pair restorative work necessary would like follow lead Experimental Aircraft Association deligated some its exacting restorations various chap ters throughout country Think about club officers group would care take projectsin field expertisewhich would ensure meeting very high standards necessary exhi bits would like hear will discuss detail later time what better way can modelers made realize truly museum HurstG Bowers MA Museum Coordinator 102 Model Aviation rPresidnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NOMINATION TIME time has again rolled around nomi nation officers 1983 elections serve 1984 through 1986 year offices President Vice-Presients Districts 1 5 9 up election None cumbents will automatically placed ballotyou must nominate must accept before Nominating Committee can consider inclusion ballot nominations must received Head quarters 15 days prior Nominating Committee meeting will ac cepted Sit down now nominate favorite choice AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION seems good bit confusion about item Safety Code relative aircraft identification really quite simple MUST have AMA number aircraft name address air craft qualify insurance event accident Some models excluded requirement ONLY types listed code basic reason simply identi fication event accident Now know everyone basically honest would consider cheating dont Yet have incidents past accidents happening owner aircraft sim ply walking away disclaiming ownership cause did want get involved other SUSPECTED incidents accident happened involving aircraft longing non-AMA member buddy AMA member claimed flying aircraft just get insurance protection certainly recognize can some unclear situations let discuss some clubs hold auctions can both sell buy models Suppose buy auction has original owners AMA number painted wing What Well best way repaint wing too much trouble least place name address securely inside fuselage Might well include date bought plane next model bought Mono Kote-type lettering numbers fix problem small can Freon spray will helpful peeling process will affect adhesive back pres sure sensitive Mono Kote allow careful removal secondary cleaning residual adhesive using lacquer thinner will complete job allowing subsequent application own AMA numbers Perhaps difficult problem will face helping another modeler trim out ship instructing him own airplane problem both AMA members insurance will apply both long aircraft has identification reflecting ownership hope foregoing clears up some questions have arisen subject doesnt raise questions answers entire issue just veri fying ownership QUOTABLE QUOTE perseverance snail reached ark BUOG ETS March 19 Executive Council met new Headquarters building Reston VA go over budget ensure membership received value dollar dues can assure worthwhile effort giving Council member much better insight real costs associated operating Academy discussed line ex pense area major line income area dollar overall reduction made budget presented us meeting Too budget plan expenditure effort willMUST made reduce actual expenditure still providing necessary member ship services challenge laid shoulders Executive Director will closely monitored Council good job has done past expect nothing less year VERY sensitive issue discussed will course interest memberthe prognosis dues crease MIGHT needed much Executive Director based prior knowl edge experience suggested Coun cil should expect have address issue 1984 effect 1985 dues year much best guess time $5 increase $35 might alternative 1984 members past two years have offered $2 discount $28 instead $30 member renewed before December 15 suspect similar situa tion would applicable required dues increase 1985 such might have pay $30 instead $35 renew early reason can allow discount receiving money early allows us vest capital needed early year gain income investments simple economics requires very close monitoring people quite well accomplished Gisele Jackson FREQUENCY REPORTING Now have new RC frequen des new task becomes monitoring problems reporting solutions better accomplish situation Frequency Com mittee has recommended use report card filled out flier experiencing interference mailed Frequency Coordinator district coordinator will assess problem using charted information get response back flier clubs area well coordi nating data Frequency Commit tee chairman flier though should reasonably certain problem interference equipment-related trouble other hand should hesitate send card suspect interference have no equipment such scanner veri fy situation Remember prime reasons such plethora channels can select among several will clear area As cards will next issue Model viation along description use Additional cards can obtained AMA Headquarters DO BUILD/FLY am asked kind question times meetings shows swer definitely YES After what sport/hobby about what got involved politics AMA spare time lvement keeps bank account low tide Sure build past winter squeezed out enough time build two airplanes finish started friend What Two sailpianes electric powered type fly Last year managed enter two contests also managed place second fourth other too bad limited amount flying time get year also managed complete requirements LSF Level 3 Now can just remember send qualification form. THE SHOWSEASON can tell flying season getting close annual trade shows begin again attended WRAM Show Feb ruary very impressed size crowd attendance fine dis plays models As usual manufacturers abundance new products abound ed Attempting list new products will left others two items particu larly impressed Litco gyro kind stabilizer heli copters sensitive nearly unbelievableNow lam helicopter flier nor know anything sensitivity similar products market heli copters line take good look product suspect item may have other applications such keeping wings level Pattern ship possibly keep nose level sailpianes hmmm other product impressed brand new application CO2 very fertile mind Bob Davis diesel conversion man has adapted com pressed gas principal Cox 020 developed associated charging system flight gas storage system quite develop ment knowing past trends convert ing larger larger engines diesel should long before pumps gases continued next page June 1983 103 Presidents Corner continued 60 or 90 even. GADS Another approach quiet flight What next Bob FAI CL Plans proceeding well FAI Con trol Line team selection meets four groups nearly ready go Two years ago Combat plans set stepped direct other three selection meets would Nats popular directive allto point CL Aerobatics within 30 days completed necessary arrange ments agreed t6 plans year Combat again ready except finals site selection has yet con firmed TSC writing Aero batics Team Race going Dayton 01-I Speed will utilize split site concept Merced CA probably Dayton am overjoyed split-site concept have approved basis eight out 14 participants voted go way sad part years Speed team selection fierce compe titors Charlie Lieber does plan compete place team Truly unfor tunate knowing reason decision can say Qiarlie best you will missed Hope see back hunt 1985 Executive VFs Report Jim McNeilI AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Secretary/Treasurer-Executive Vice-President responsibility bring following report An unprecedented special Council meeting held new Reston VA home last week sole purpose examining 1983 money budget Because AMA has become multi-million dollar businessmade up mainly Comptroller Giselle Jack son Executive Director John Worth predicated upon 85000 membership predictIon 1983 budget predicts some $70000 surplus year No dues increase envisioned immediate future Some grumblings heard dedi cated Council members January Cali fornia Council meeting over various aspects spending hence special meeting new AMA Headquarters Mention made other might slashed expense sheet also magazine outside advertising policy modi fied After long day end almost nothing reduced budget pro jection magazine mode advertising left untampered fact some thought given increasing some pro grams particularly public relations 1Salaries gone over particu larity 2Our new telephone system computer ized automatically pick cheapest meth od route handling long distance calL 3Membership handling now more computerized initial outlay computer service quite large 4Qiartered word processing data processing also becoming computerized 5The PR budget 1983 $47500 view unusually fine job being done Geoff Styles discussion centered around rais ing allocation 6Office supplies/stationery up due business workload also now pay State Virginia sales tax 7A new data processing system also coming under computer umbrella 8A $46190 cost set aside sending model airplane teams international compe tition Europe elsewhere 9One biggest expenses insur ance Due some 1982 bad accidents an. trict VPs present doing fine job representing people back home districts way dues money talking about money Academy Model Aero nautics have questions about part budget manner money being handled write John Worth AMA HQ write Birming ham will answer inquiry Thank attention See next month iunpredictable nature insurance com panies leery booking AMA old rate Today cover first $100000 claim ourselves insurance company steps above $100000 10An outside ad representative soliciting magazine ads 15% commission examined decision made tamper successful combination area T T Nominations continued page 101 8 FinalizatiOn Proceedings Recording Secretarys report see 3c shall submitted Vice-Presidents 15 days meeting comments corrections approval report must approved 3/4 attendees meeting Vice-Presidents proxies 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will adjourn meeting Notice Members-Donut Send Money Election Balloti Several dozen membership renewals mailed last December 1982 have just delivered us Unfortunately renewals sent firm auditors counts election ballots AMA spite fact two envelopes different addresses membership renewal other voting included membership renewal package convenience members ballots renewals sent envelope auditors post office box rather AMA HQ compounding errors particu lar envelopes arrived Washington Post Office after election deadline re mained post office box until March box rental period expired result members tempted renew before end 1982 mailing auditors address did re ceive 1983 licenses until March also missed getting several issues magazine Corrective action has since taken such memberships have now processed letter explanation sent members affected notice suggest 1984 members pay careful attention instruc tions contained renewal packages similar situation can prevented goal give members good service have get mail before can process Well try remind everyone next fall about problem can avoid next year 104 Model Aviation ne two young ladies help keep Model Aviation magazine atloat Ms Andrea Peterson L person workproofreader production assistant etc Mrs Johnnie Shipley RI handles Plans Service orders production AMA News customer billing typesetting AMA News Competition Newsletter such miscellaneous chores producing Nats entry form updating national records type whew Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Together Nats Ever since days Navy hosted National Model Airplane Championships has great difficulty finding sites Nats events would same airfield too far away other 1983 however thesituation has improved greatly example both Indoor Outdoor Free Flight events will same field RC Control Line events fact RC Soaring Helicopter events will else will five miles away Indoor site will big hangar right Westover Air Force Base means will within walking distance other events base Similarly Out door FF events will visible other events base Indoor events incidental ly will have three official days instead usual two plus several days un official events Thus indoor flying will possible week long RC Soaring/Helicopter site huge grounds Smith & Wesson plant south Westover within view Interstate Highway 291 just couple miles Nats HQ intersection 1-291 1-90 Massachusetts Pike locations together hotels college dorms within few miles other means Nats activity wihtin 15 mintues other Its shaping up close-in happy Nats aided great Air Force coopera tion Westover Air Force Base will include final weekend full-scale static flying show Add first annual AMA convention activities HQ hotel promises fantastic week model aviation Plan now whether intend fly will plenty see participate entered contest ROAR Says Thanks. letter Gary Keyes Model Racing ProductsUSA shows appreciation RC model car boat people concerning AMAs recent success FCC would like take opportunity thank efforts obtaining much needed new RC frequencies AltFough fly model aircraft am avid RC car sometime boat racer ROAR does have financial human resources accomplish such grand goals think speak RC car boat enthu siasts extending sincere gratitude AMA efforts behalf No Club Charter Can Costly. Omahawks RC Club Nebraska has hit suit asking $50000 damages relating noise complaints club chartered about half club members belonged AMA lack chartering full AMA membership apparently due belief AMA insur ance would have protected club AMAs insurance says otherwise Omahawks RC organization member Academy Model Aeronautics would provide Defense coverage pay damages would result legal liability concerning suit members sued individually insurance policy would defend pay ny judgement against would liable pur pose Academy Model Aeronautics Legal Liability insurance insure its mem bers clubs Academy damages resulting being legally liable meantime club has spent about $3000 date legal expenses expects spend least much have started legal defense fund asking donations anyone interested helping AMA will forward checks made out Omahawks RC Inc help fund drive short sympathetic have pay bills date watching suit developments help what ways can unable anywhere near much might have possible club chartered sad part costs unnecessary except charter member ship fees could would have covered message clear AMA does pro vide liability protection belong June 1983 105 Bob Aberle received anuus old aii y aboveJ WRAM Show February 27 outstanding work during past few years Chairman AMAs RC Frequency Committee AMAs new PR Blimp R becoming familiar sight trade shows Made Peck-Polymers stands out high above exhibits make easy find AMA booth Shown photo taken WRAM Show White Plains NY Connecticut Maine actrosetlo 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aasociats VicePreeidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner MC 04345 Don Kraffn PD Box 1828 73 Heritage Lo. Dumbory MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06860 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher So Welpole MA 02181 NATS UPDATE new Soaring site has approved acquired approximately six miles Westover Field previously scheduled University Massachusetts Amherst now set flying activities will either Westover within six-mile limit dont believe has other Nats site have able fly such close proximity quite pleased receive Governor Massachusetts Honorable Michael Dukakis proclamation declaring month July Model Aviation Month HOW TO ENTER THE NATS am often asked question enter Nats Well its very simple out lined below 1 Send self-addressed envelope AMA requesting Nationals Entry Form 2 Fill out blank send entry fee AMA Headquarters before July 1 3 Voilayou entered ALL have show up compete SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING held special Council Budget Meeting Washington new National Center Aeromodeling member AMA can very proud functional beautiful facility Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director spent time building project owe Vince vote thanks job well done Getting back budget meeting first time such meeting has taken place members Council department heads Academy re viewed line item detail VP better understanding cost elements AMA department heads asked explain portions budget being first time review such undertaken details what went budget analyzed questionable areas explained sum up expense portion budget approved indicating surplus approxi mately $70000 approved capital expenditures consisted mainly computer peripheral equipment capi tal budget $60000 slated review approval next Council meeting held April 30 bottom line 1983 will operating break-even budget must keep mind some capital expenditures will one-time costs MAINE MODEL EXPO asked attend Maine Model Club Association meeting held Augusta ME March 6 Maine Model Association organized last year Expo ac tivity interest has continued grow 145 people attendance well two model manufacturers John Grigg AMA President also attandance both gave presentation Acade district activities Maine Model Association made up nine area clubs noted activi ty calendar has significantLy increased area indicates additional new members flying activities 1983 recog nized time facility rather crowded therefore planning enlarged Expo 1984 new location LR Bill Gagne SecretarylTreaSUrer Lou Bannister President Scott Bolduc Field Marshall Sky Streakers Modelers Club Don Krafft Associate VP looking new frequencies has made outline showing potential problem areas between cer tain frequencies anyone interested obtaining information may write Don will pleased pass See Nats New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Ainociat Vice-Presidents Fete Bianchini 2605 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney Sn. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreinch 9 Willow Ane. Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Jraochkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2 schenectady NY 12309 Lon Seuter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenlo NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehtich Form Rd Hickenrlle NY 1801 Second District Thoughts take dim view candidates office another make campaign PROMISES Unless 106 Model Aviation Dennis Folsom AVP Communications Coordinator Maine Model Club Asso ciation LI Frank Rende Executive Director Second Annual Maine Model Aircraft Expo Changing guard AMA President John Grigg rt gives new AMA RC Frequency Chairman George Myers also MAs Radio Technique columnist official badge position former Chairman Bob Aberle center looks Occasion WRAM Show White Plains New York February 26 LR Harry Peddle Secretary Sam Wade President Errol Heath Treasurer Kennebec Valley Model Aviators elected official sole control ma chinery will enable him deliver promised item impossible guarantee its materialization am sure agree Much preferred think state ment AIMS GOALS achieved benefit electorate firm un relenting drive accomplish such objectives During terms office have informed things believed would best serve AMA member AMA very own organization see two inseparable hold different view would inevitably result untenable conflict interest Prior last years election example circulated list certain particular GOALS opinion should concentrate upon achiev ing Some have already become reality others pending still others way becoming fact rather fancy Two matters demanding early attention listed Greater Restraint Dues Increases Needed Budgetary Reforms Whether coincidence other wise Executive Council meeting new home Reston VA next weekend announced purpose examining AMA Budgeting Methods Procedures eye toward putting sense hopefully fewer dollars AMA Ex penditures column pursuit objective PROMISE bound brighten outlook us seeking keep lid Dues-Increase Syndrome seems infect some policymakers periodically S-O-S ie Surmounting SNAFUI note just-received copy Trans mitter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers announcement requires im mediate attention Editor Ed Runkel writes starters Id like remind third annual AMA sanctioned contest held Jamesburg Sunday May 15th Keep mind plug contest outsiders ever get chance SNAFU AMA Headquarters due moving new headquarters left advertisement out latest Model v/at/on magazine Con test Calendar need word mouth can get event l Ed best effort make amends unintentional SNAFU put will June issue Model vi at/on scheduled reach members between April 27 May 4 about 11 days before meet WRAM 15 1983 version eager ly-awaited annual spectacle has now taken its well-earned place annals model aviation history now RC enthu siasts contemplating next years repeti tion yearly treat two shots will show WHY meh women ana cniloren West chester Radio Aero/Modelers did themselves proud usual making years offering greatest Though full-fledged member club took active personal part year nuts bolts phases 1 Setting up 2 Participating finally 3 Dismantling juggernaut Aeromodejing Show Biz During show pleasure helping Chuck Auerbach Tony Tartaglia Delta Dart pro gram enjoyed minute hour youngsters really sharp needed very little guidance shots Chuck writer looking over shoulders some regrettable reason picture Tony young charges failed material ize sufficiently publication highlight show District 2 AMA Member ship Meeting thanks kindness WRAM has held annually ever since inception shows Despite ob vious limitations photographer thought would like see picture Bob Aberle George Myers John Grigg meeting after installation George Bobs successor head AMA Frequen cy Committee Nats Notes Thanks Editor Bev Wisniew ski NMPRA newsletter able provide list motels Chicopee MA might wish consider selecting lodgings week Nats Actually have room names establishments telephone numbers So follows Quality Inn Conference Center 413 592-7751 Ra mada Inn 413 592-9101 Parwick 41 3 5927722 Susse Chalet 413 592-5141 Best Western 413 592-6171 Holiday Inn 413 781-0900 Sheraton West 413 781-8750 am pleased report have re ceived number requests work assign ments Nats willing make such contribution success East Coast Nats simply drop line shall see necessary application form furnished cannot repeat too often necessity supporting particular Nats member residing either District 1 District 2 Earl Van Gorder Editor Wing Tips newsletter MidHudson Modelmasters Poughkeepsie NY reports follows cannot stress enough need entrants possible years EAST COAST NATS Remember dont have expert win trophy Last year 94 trophies went unclaimed Nats number events could have claimed trophy barely able get model off ground year will also feature first ever Nats Convention sorts seminars displays discussion groups etc will definitely something dont forget important reason being Westover ly big attendance will mean wont have wait forever another East Coast Nats GEAR UP AND LOCKED thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaocians VicePreidenaa Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Fnancia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane Scottdale PA 15880 Fneqaflcy Coordinatar Jam Eearden 5552 Poanun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets see Tuesday must has story around lately trade shows club meetings banquets Executive Council meetings jockeying position ever busier schedule months travels included trip Newark OH Licking County RC Clubs banquet take look clubs new flying site site has built property leased club county located adjacent new Licking County Park help Parks De partment site being developed nicest club sites around will surely improve attendance clubs annual June 1983 107 contest another example what can done modelers municipal officials can work together Another letter re ceived relates too uncommon situation overlook need recognize Sometimes take granted good tune obtaining sites dont give recog nition recognition due Bath PA Area Modelers just such fortunate club recognizes its good fortune dropped following note use column Mr Bert Shafer dad Les operate grain production plantSunny Slope Farms club started 1 6 years ago leased sizeable piece ground crop field $100yes do/Icr per year rent has same since started Bert informed ne due inflation guess may have double time Bert son both built radio planes since son has graduated has really busy business however still continue have opportunity keep field Being associated Sunny Slope has reasons main reason club has prospered lot people out willing give receive fortunate Im afraid let anyone know about Thanks Bert second Ed son Paul Braden Bradens Airport Easton PA year 12th year Bradens shut down airport club hold Free Flight meet no commercial airline however understand has heavy charter flight busi ness along private aircraft business once done thing either Since started 12 years ago Bradens also close down two other clubs hold meetsboth RC amounts three days shutdown model airplane enthusiasts question people will go out way something help model airplane clubs thing speak people opinion deserve big vote thanks along people other areas am sure help other clubs always articles clubs losing fields too have op portunities Instead hearing about lost fields lets hear word appreciation have field lot good people out lets give credit credit due BAM-BASH XIII meet again tentatively set third weekend Sep tember 83 have tentative approval Bradens Tell somethinghow can beat people like Thanks Craig Ott letter Im pleased note club has presented AMA Certificates Appreciation both Shafers Bradens answer question Craigyou cant beat arrange ment hope other clubs similar fortunate positions will take lead recognizing benefactors large portion information re ceive clubs district comes newsletters sent month Id like thank clubs send copy particularly get kick out some names news letters Among cutest Ive received lately Clinton Model Aviators Wilmington OH Balsa Obituary name fits what us quite well Other great news letter monikers include Fly-Paper Air-Scoop Keep newsletters coming guys appreciate Jim Bearden District III Frequency Coordinator has done quite bit research 72 MHz Radio Common Carrier used near district submits following re port indicates area having much trouble listings RCC users present big gest problem us using consider ably higher power industrial users next Model v/at/on magazine should report card help us determining interference problems certain areas sure send ex periencing problems Jims letter have sent charts information AVPs regarding other transmitters Dis trict Ill 72 MHz 75 MHz Radio Common Carriers RCC Part 90 users have following RCC699 Transmitters72-73 MHz 441 Transmitters75-76 MHz Part 90 420 Transmitters 7 2-73 75-76 MHz Ohio51 TransmittersRCC 16 Southwest Ohio 30 Northern Ohio 5 elsewhere Pennsylvania 22 TransmittersRCC West Virginia 2 Transmitters RCC Adjacent States Kentucky 7 Transmitters RCC Indiana 3 TransmittersRCC Michigan 3 Transmitters RCC New Jersey 6 TransmittersRCC New York 15 TransmittersRCC Maryland 3 TransmittersRCC As can see District III has 75 trans mitters plus 37 transmitters adjacent states total 112 transmitters 10% transmitters RCC industry As District III Frequency Coordi nator would like get some feedback fellows Cleveland area other parts Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Ed Roznowski sent following letter picture column something column En closed picture set rules Clubs Scooter II racing event year will fourth 12 15 fliers participat ing have no problems getting workers cant wait race day due lower speeds planes Race times around two minutes Quarter Midget course Some fliers have gotten interested Quickie 500 racing Quarter Midget years racing will fourth Sunday month May Septem ber club Lebanon Valley Radio Con trol Club Inc Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society worked together event Sounds like fun Ed nice know have plenty workers See Toledo flelaware S Drstrrct Columbia land h Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aucciate Vice-Prou*deqnls Wayne Abernethy 9205 CarendOn 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bol Chompine 205 lipton rt& Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin Bli Beectwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Aoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Clvirs Court Folio Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvjlle NC 27028 Frequenscy Coondhnater Poul Vocobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 28301 Phone evening 19191 488-5988 hear District IV competition fliers getting ready Nats year will good Contact AMA HQ entry blanks additional information will also programs dont fly competition lots rest family see hope now know AMA Headquarters staff now new building Reston VA Washington DC area please stop take look what think best aeromodel ing center world made possible generous contirbutions club would like plan trip new building get touch can arrange some to take group tour new facility good club project would bus tour Washington DC see new National Center Aeromodeling Later year will have official dedi cation ribbon cutting ceremonies Ill keep posted exact date pinned down have gotten quite few letters Dis 108 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFULI Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities trict IV clubs praising work Paul Yaccobucci doing Paul District IV Frequency Coordinator has list users radio equipment could possibly cause interference problems within dis trict would like list commercial industrial users area drop Paul line will glad help can also advise about frequency scanning equip ment club missed Roanoke Valley RC Clubs auction Roanoke VA surely missed big outing auction gets bigger better year approxi mately 500 modelers swapping lies mod els year Some Hobby Line distributors showed wares year would guess few years will another Toledo Roanoke club goes out make welcome has club people meet front door help carry goodies refreshment stand has abundance homemade food delicious think District IV showed up year lot good deals models also abundance Everything Indoor Control Line RC Free Flight Also quite few Sailplanes Believe stuff junk some planes built very welL Finished models changed hands very low prices club will doing again next year plan attend Sorry short article month lately time has premium business growing leaps bounds takes lot time have always said cannot take time feel needed job Vice-President Dis trict IV properly would time let someone else take over has time willing will thinking about next couple months doing lot soul searching Whats Happening District IV Radio Control League North Carolina new first North Carolina now have official sanctioned AMA show team Raleigh Aero Masters Show Team recog nized January year Jim Page main force behind forming organi zation group deserves much credit amount work involved developing acts putting performances type unbelieved Everyone please try assist whatever area possible Im sure Jim would appreciate greatly Sandhills Model Aircraft Club found editorial SMAC newsletter Flight Lines Thought might interesting other club officers have always felt people put out special effort should recognized mind am including special section newsletter devoted club members put out special unselfish efforts help present hope fully future club members recognition will based personal knowledge well information receive other club members will included newsletter club member gives himself totally unselfish manner sole intent helping someone else Prince Georges Radio Control Club Par tial schedule PGRC Clubs upcoming activi ties May 1stQuickie 200 Races May 15th Quickie 500 Races & Formula 1 May 21st & 22ndPattern & Scale Contest June 11th & 12thScale Masters Contest Raleigh Aeromodelers RAM Fun Fly April 30th RAM Pattern MeetJuly 9th & 10th Sunfest 83August 6th & 7th RAM Scale MeetOctober 8th & 9th Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA Saint Elmos Day St Elmos Day cele bration fun fly will held May 1st year Steve Kaluf busy making plans best yet Mark calen dar polish up flying skills airplane invite friend come Out day fly ing fun Sky Lancers Washington DC SLOW Club now has AMA Control Line show team am sure will hear lot AMA show team arent Control Line show teams around Thats now b5O Alahama 0 Florida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina sosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-5550 Aseociew VIePrmldmws Greg Doe Itt 4 166 Poesy Smyrne TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 21i8 Thorn. N Cheeleaton sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. DeIrsy Beads FL 33444 Joseph McaIiw SR 00866 Boa 1532 Fagardo PR 00648 td Moorman 70 FIfth St Sisalimar FL 32579 Harry Sisarens P0 Box 376 Oneonse AL 35121 Torn Thacker 2390 Lawrenasville Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Fraqasency Coordhstae Burnis Fields 096 OntarIo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888662 would like see World Champion ship flying plan Pensacola FL Oc tober 10-15 1983 best fliers about 30 countries will compete FAI World RC Pattern Championships World Champs will held Bronson Fieldthanks final approval US Navy Bronson Field family can visit famous Pensacola white sand beaches visit Naval Aviation Muse um tour USS Lexington aircraft car rier Saturday night take family World Championship banquet Perdido Bay Country Club Host clubs World Championships Northwest Florida RC Modelers Pensacola Aeromodelers Eglin Aero modelers Ft Walton Beach Any District V members invited assist running contest interested contact Ron Chidgey Tony Stillman 100 Kentucky Dr Pensacola FK 32505 cant wait mail call 904 456-2933 after six 904 478-6745 during day Model planes kinds biplanes jets 10 inches 16 feet across fill skies Dixie Sky Devils meet. says front page Amory Advertiser Amory MS Dixie Sky Devils new ly organized chartered AMA club live area interested joining call Ed Hunter 256-7765 after six pm Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS held its first fun fly season March 6thhenceforth known Crash Sun day 25 contestants 16 crash es Pictured winnersnote lack planes photo winning bunch includes Dennis Lott Ron Fears Kevin Quattlebaum Hubert Crook Jerry Gould Mike Lauman Gayle Smith George Hancock Hank Cooper Ricardo Tarte Carolina PR called other night tell about plans several AMA members island make pilgrimage Toledo show Thats serious aeromodeling interest Wish could get same group go Nats year Remember Nats year will its ever before Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Amelat VIce-Presidenta Loren Holes 643 HitI Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1503 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Melony 1916 Keonland Pkwy Owenshoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Snsithvjlle MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Sorthomme unisersity City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Boo 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 8111 Zinsteser Boss 72 yarnS IL 81375 Frequency Coardlnesor James Check 564 Greotchesner St Lexington KY 40505 has busy month since last met Spring breaks college two pit crew members swelled home Underwoods full scale lots mail bombed mailbox got day flying check out new radio channel 38 Worked great Underwoods en masse along houseguest Vienna Aus tria managed make trip Pekin IL mall show put Pekin Peoria RC Clubs Peoria Wyreflyers Control Line Club important part event well Aviation Day included Ultra-Lights EAA displays addition models great able visit modeler friends CD Al Kretz got manhandle mike trophy awards Twas fun indeed few pictures taken Cathy Under wood reveal items note ruomni eno DIII immer myors newsletter editor Morrie end President Bob Overmier June 1983 109 winners sharp display loads nice models club has yet tried mall show should Its fantastic meet pub lic way sell modeling working developing National Model Avia tion Day sell modeling over US once Robert t-irestone Os Inaisna sent snot trophy stand mall show Elkhart IN show March 12-13 year sponsored Elkhart County Flight Mas ters Tn-Valley RC Club South Bend Impressive hardware isnt Another PR-type project group might want pursue handout explaining club its activities Lafayette Esquadrilles has impressive little number uses demos contests etc cludes general club information describes types events tells what watch contests get hobby etc Phone numbers contact persons round off Its great icebreaker springboard questions well chance pass information old philosophers note month prompted bit Turbulator newsletter Thermaleers McDonnellDouglas Free Flight clubs Edited Bob Klipp newsletter reads like friendly let ter favorite uncle filled hints information well personal ob servations provide some interesting sights may never tow A-2 cir cle enjoy material end Bobs note January issue included expected plea dues relates Anyway its going cost nine bucks what could give feelings its subjective thing Free Flight camaraderie associated still give lot satisfaction please stay us dont feel obligated un derstand words prompted thought feel strongly about relationship types organizations associate ourselves often hear person ask What give dues Very rarely can group give much return dues very simply becomes what can give group becomes criti cal what makes group dynamic vital give beyond dollar value will receive kind After work complete picture jigsaw puzzle pieces move hand puzzlenever reverse Iowa igan 0 Menesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Assistant Vice-President Jack Pnn 368 Ha -poet Or. 5 2eovr pds 62402 Associate Vica-Preeidsts Arthur ArrO 1014 Woodbrote diud Ant Arnor MI 43103 Russell Kneozqer 2625 5 ShoreisoOd Sno Muaukne WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tiota 51. Ouluth MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanginerood Tr St Joseps Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Oorsent Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crysnol MN 55428 Frequency cooi-dinatoe Pete Waters 117 Cast Main upper Level Northaille Ml 48167 Phone 0ev 313 348-0085 stoning 313 437-4244 visit AMA Headquarters Na tional Center Aeromodeling fantastic Almost everything place function ing everyone looked happy busy Theres Control Line circle parking lot some plaques honor wall entrance look professional can proud AMA Before airplanes museum collection hung high center bay possible fly model space set some records John Worth has 11 seconds handlaunch glider have two minutes 585 seconds rubber power new Manhattan Cabin hung up otherwise Im sure could have done five minutes Ill pay attention partici pants fund raising program get plaques wall names Honor Roll Plaques hundred dollars should sent Vince Mankowski right away still have possession Council meeting dealt exclusively budget creeps upward Some Bits Pieces Chicago area June 9-12 will scene Great Race 83 Sailplanes isdistance twill Contact Dan Pruss 815436-2649 information unique type event deed Speaking unique consider latest project Charles DuVall southern Illinois has put together elapse time meter determine actually much time puts building So times people ask long project takesespecially scale project Most times answer rather wild guess best Charles will know sure now flips starts work off leaves shop goes up 9999 hours should cover projects Since scale buff wonder long will keep meter before destroys dont think could bear learn long really spend model Closing Some new appointments next month Remember Chicopee next month Have helped newcomer month Radio Waves Tn-Village RCers Streamwood IL come some defini tions Ballasta loud explosion Cap Stripto remove ones headgear Pylonall aboard Wash in/Wash outlaundromat schedule tip hat profound thank youmy new headmast photo courtesy Bob Freukes St Louis year first time have spent much time details depth first time ever special meeting sub ject Council doing its job members specially knowledgeable con tribution Ed Izzo report Dennis L Goodrich AMA 32792 Ames IA Heres picture taken after videotaping session WOI-TV Ames Iowa February 10 1983 Members Ames Sundusters am president demonstrated Indoor rubber powered pylon flying use keep up interest during winter segment aired March 12 1983 WOIs public affairs program Iowa Edi tion participated show others club pleased what saw feel have presented aeromodel ing public new pleasant light Part approach suggestion particular form ideal families cause cheap very young can partici pate educational great cabin fever 110 Model Aviation F vvyreslyers Terry Meidrotn talking local youngster through AMA Cub Delta Dart Cant find place leadouts eh club also has signup free instruction trainer films ne youngest winner wouse name daughter Cathy failed get receiving trophy Al Kretz CD LR Host Betty Lou Varnum Mike Ander son Mats Dubberke Tom Bubolz Bret Smith Dave Shavers would like mention Iowa Edition executive producer Betty Lou Varnum biggest fan also loves flying sort deserves special thanks letting us try show modeling Last year went Ida Grove did ten-minute seg ment IMAA Fun Fly Festival very impressed first exposure big time flying Other clubs should afraid ap proach public affairs departments local TV stations always lookout new interesting things especi ally ones come public affairs angle things offer public better way living educating coping Participation within club has good has spurred interest certain junior has brought two boys along him standpoint has great success Mike Anderson spark plug Indoor flying having adapted article Model Airplane News back issue has adapted AMA CL rules fit manner events junior Matt Dubberke re ceived recent notoriety letter editor Model Airplane New& em barrassed find club such low profile invisible now knows us feeding interests best can club has sent letter response MAN editorial Last year made concerted effort find safe place fly RC What found two flying sites power gliders rent-free Needless say requiring AMA Sundusters memberships fly suppose going alienate number folks will think trying exclusive cant see trying protect selves guess Problem Arkansas C txwsan Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vce-Prsedents 2db Friydl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 201 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Honey III 927 Commerce Pleaxannon TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Palmer NC Alboqaerqae NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cx Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sarnlesvile OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinexor Tdm Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 WHAT THRILL get walk proud ly very own AMA National Head quarters Museum building beautiful rolling countryside Reston VA just off highway Washington DC Dulles Airport just far enough west Washington avoid its frantic confusion just far six miles enough east Dulles avoid airport noise such beauti ful setting am inspired corny observe probably close Heaven can get model airplane please believe very eerie feeling because building vision planned plain gray ceiling room Dallas Gaston Hospi tal 10 years ago fact HQ building idea became part plan overcoming what supposed terminal illness appearance plan building indelible mind probably could have walked its interior moved around completely blindfolded course built architects model build ing added familiarity building actually open What thrill Now pray make proudest place aeromod eling world Now rent money will go someone elses pocket Use new building already affect ing us March 19th first Executive Council meeting held new con ference room front building Purpose meeting discuss ap prove 1983 budget long all-day session gave us fine chance try out comfort rooms chairs sure must congratulate whoever picked chairs definitely expensive chairs about comfortable business chairs have encountered sure made long dull meeting endurable might observe chairs thoughtfully carefully chosen AMA HQ staff has probably made good choices everything erse involved Although national action AMA does affect District VIII will try now mention happenings directly concern ing five-state district Some popular activities being planned already action season mall shows weather still de pendable enough invite modelers come distance flying Mall shows during period also great way introduce aeromodeling public com munitys officials mall show also inspires meeings symposiums BS ses sions stir enthusiasm up us also excellent chance exchange technical ideas families meet other am astonished very pleased amount quality both Control Line Indoor flying being generated District VIII Control Line flying almost died out Dallas area old leaders hav ing switched over Radio Control Along came very personable young fellow name Gary Grant fascinated Control Line flying didnt enjoy flying alone Rather fly alone give up flying Gary started recruiting soon club enthusiasts generated lots activity going am proud say bunch teenagers getting involved rather unsuspected problem developed renewed Control Line interest Few hobby dealers carrying Control Line kits accessories manufacturers also backing off being earliest Control Line fliers lucky speak language have connec tions keep good supply hand hobby shop able help new comer technical problems salute Gary Grant putting Control Line back its feet area Control LineWilliam Hess came San Antonio tell San Antonio picking up Control Line part Southwest Model Airplane Championships Labor Day weekend might well have died hadnt offered carry Southwest Model Airplane Championships Meet has held ever since 1938 45 years before Control Line flying radio either al ways traditionally held Dallas until Planesmen Fort Worth took over Free Flight part hold southwest Fort Worth Labor Day weekend Radio Control phase Southwest Cham pionships still held Dallas Indoor flying interest District VIII probably highest level has ever en joyed Monthly gatherings being held Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX attendance growing time two fellows putting gether Ed Turner Jesse Shepherd Ed Free Flight leaders nationally just cant say enough nice things about oldest quietest gentle manly leaders Jesse Shepherd jewel Indoor flying interest fellows have generated has drawn recognized door experts like Stan Chilton way Wichita KS darned Stan didnt set national record gym Bed ford Boys Ranch let make ob servation wind Dallas 35 mph doesnt blow indoors Fred Welsh Flight Training Commit tee Chairman Richardson TX Radio Control Club have seen lot sort effort put out bunch on-their-toes clubs packet Fred brought probably best Ive ever seen beautifully put together covers everything approach finest thing club can both directions other club members newcomer flier club isnt putting out information like should beautiful packet put out Richardson RC club far too expensive send gratis anyone interested will talk see nominal fee can arranged just received excellent newsletter Wings Texas City RC Club leader group must really sumpin because Phil Poffenbarger both President Newsletter Editor obviously strong creative leader well newsletter contained sparkling format assignments responsibilities holding model meet fun fly might contact Phil Poffen barger 2902 Frostwood Circle Dickinson TX 77539 photocopy information Congrats Texas City RC Club Aeromodelingthe pursuit happiness **** now**** txlxradx e Knsas e Nebraska C Nxttlt Oakxta C South Dakota IXWyxming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaeocieee Vice-Presidenna Robert Bell 2622 5 Coffmae, Casper VVY 82601 Ed Cam 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 C Stanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th Sn Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mantern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts BiBS Cloadax Sidax PaIls SD 57103 Frequeascy Cocedinetor Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly P1 Denver CO 80220 Phone Day 3031 761-5900 Evening 303 757-4082 Congratulations modelers Grand Junction CO becoming AMA Chartered Club No 1124 1983 Randy Smith June 1983 111 club secretary shares group has some really good fliers its hard get out side fliers Visit fly Grand Junction held fun fly last Sunday Febru ary featured Sweet Stick models held Whitewater Dragstrip-paved run way pit area Ken Pedersen CD event would like send newsletters contact Grand Junction Modelers may contact Randy Smith 403 Bristol Ct. Grand Junction CO 81501 Associate VP Ed Cox Kansas sends following info Fliers area Gordon City La Cygne KS take note Garden City has new club Sand Hill Fliers Gary Joy President club 14 members Gary feels other fliers area may looking friendship flying activity now offered organization Contact Gary Joy 314 No 10th South Apt Garden City KS 67846 Ray Shields LaCygne KS writes new activity area farm near Linn-Miami County line Highway 69 several fliers area Ray looking Ray has both RC full-size landing strip farm Sounds like plenty room Contact Ray Shields Rt 1 LaCygne KS 66040 Good flying guys thanks info Ed Cox way Garden City southwest Kansas La Cygne close Missouri border south Kansas City about 50-60 miles Donald Pemberton Wichita KS has sent letter update rundown activities area reports Air Capitol Eagles Air Show Team No 121 busy planning 83 show season operate basically central Kansas can travel other areas within reason time permits Contact Don 9112 Hickory Lane Wichita KS 67212 Don also reports Wichita RC Club has announced 2nd Annual Jumbo RC fly-in May 7-8 Pattern meet June 25-26 2nd Annual Aviation Day program August 14 Sailplane contest September11 still plan having annual Pylon Racing event annual picnic fun fly Sounds great may wish contact Wichita RC Club Presidint Ron Wilford Guess youll have contact Ron through Dons address didnt include report Rons name didnt show up latest microfiche AMA membership Ron Wil ford may wish contact AMA HQ check Carol Merfeld re 83 mem bership Probably some minor hitch safe may wish check out HQ Contact Jerry Carley regarding May 7-8 Jum bo Fly-In 1-316/524-6654 Don reported several past events volunteered AVP needed appreciated Don dont get volun teers pay good too Thanks letter Don opportunity see new AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA past weekend March 19-20 know AMA members will proud have part organization too can visit new Headquarters building Im sure Vince Mankowski will sharing opportunity contribute Phase II Building Fund toward reducing mortgage building Id urge consider contribu tion some new really nice pins patches will available Watch opportunity soon Arizona vrnra r Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Amciate Vka-Prssdenta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevele CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Ileynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St. Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Wastty Chula Vista CA 92011 Praquency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Pair Oakv CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 report being written Florida Im back cape again launch ofTRWs satellites Space Shuttle what better thing tend Pattern meet headed south attend meet put Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS two-day Pattern meet directed Ted McKerchner weather didnt cooperate front moved through causing cold blustery conditions meet hit heavy rain around noon Sun day good revisiting club last tended Quickie 500 meet put 1978 Saw several familiar faces yet another weekend went over Orlando run four-mile race local running club putting ran pun tended Nordic Glider team member Jim Bradley also competing Jim lives Orlando can fly circles around Nordic can beat him footrace though does turn decent time Ive appointed new AVP Hawaii Hes no stranger competitors name Al Tuttle As columnist can see Im going like Al asked him thumb nail sketch himslef article sent enough info fill entire allotted space promised Al familiar Cape Canaveral area having spent over 20 years missile busi ness Al lived Cape area nine years Hes flown various types models except helicopters CL FF first loves migrated Pattern Quarter Midget racing Hes member USPJA CD Al says activity Maui lives almost 100% RC power glider club process being formed Maui Contact Al info Al sent lots Ive lot cover month must move reading Silent Flyer newsletter South Bay Soaring Society located near San Jose ran across article showing club kept flying site members flying sand dunes eroding badly Parks Depart ment closing activities club formed committee work Parks Department formulated way save dunes First walkway sand ladder con structed parking area top dune cut random access top Next windfences erected across old pathways new path Finally pilots platform built spectator bench installed nearby Straw mulched bare sand spots What really gets attention done $200 Parks Depart ment preparing restore adjacent dune cost $50000 Good job SBSS now have fine site Sunset Beach Another club San Fernando Valley Radio Control Flyers reports too improving its flying site its own expense members fly Sepulveda Basin site Marty Mallow member club wrote saying club provided pipe bring water pit area infield being plowed up order install sprink ler system plant grass also intend install sun shade roof over pit area clubs expense San Fernando Valley Foundation tax deductible donations can made has established monies will used better site Later year theyll host Pattern meet Attend see fruits labor AVP Sacramento area Bob Kampmann reports theres some low-key Indoor flying Sierra College gym Rocklin fly December through April 2nd 4th Sundays 1 pmto 5 pm know information little late year its good know recent ninth annual Astro Electric Championships nearly $2000 worth mer chandise awarded 62 con testants made 83 entries 39 trophies shoot Larry Jolly field day entered six events four firsts second fourth Electric stay may way fly power future Noise problem planes Mike Lee Phoenix AVP wrote Denver Im has travel Mike reports attendance up 112 Model Aviation LR GLA J Holcomb Super Lucky Fly II 0 Jorden Big Stick 0 Jorden Strikemaster W DeCamp Kouger 1W DeCamp Dirty Birdy CM Hamilton Hooker CM Hamilton Cricket CM Hamilton Aero master Too R Hall Mach R Hall Super Duper Joy Stick R Hall Photo R Hall Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unlets writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel years version Southwest Regionals Buckeye AZ meet over 25 years oid now still strong Mike reports Sun Valley Flyers SVF Phoenix have new paved runway Its 60 x 500 feet SVF put many months hard work raising funds site finest Arizona photo below shows Mike instructing ROTC students Cactus High School Phoenix aerodynamics Mike has plaid shirt students have new flying program eager learn about aircraft Mike looks hes showing bank plane wish columns easy prepare leave much stuff out Mike sent other pictures Ill work space permits booth has busy traveling around Drop line could use would like address club drop line shouldnt Florida forever THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainociasa VIce-PrmidnU Al Culver 1607 S von Elm 1 Pocanelto 1083201 Simon Droete Box 58 Broedniew MT 59015 Gory Ft Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Joneeu AK 99801 Dane Mullmns 15859 Palatine Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickobarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilne P0 Box 623 Klometh Fells OR 97601 chick Young 29020 1st Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 95003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Mel St Redmond WA 98052 Frequaficy Coerdinesar obert Belch 15439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 hone 1503 761-5103 Just got word Boeing Hawks ponsoring first ever Scale Contest ly.In Bob Bailey wrote will cale Saturday May 7 Open Scale 1yIn Sunday May 8 Register starting am both days Hawks field Kent emember 7296 forbidden fre uency Seattle area 7224 uestionable Barnstormers Bi-Plane Contest July changed involve Scale types ith small bonus Bi-Planes later NWSS will hold Soaring meet Red tond field May 7-8 May Fly oaring Contest will followed Soaring leet Eugene 14th May lay 28-29 NWSS will host Soaring con tst Spokane Hawks will have Soar ig meet Kent June 4-5 June 18 Portland will meet run NWSS/NSS understand latest Soar ing song Gorilla Dreams Anyway get glider go meet Since will probably read after fact F500 Pylon Racing Champs held May 1 Kent Hawks will sponsor race June 18-19 QM F500 Saturday Fl Sunday Dont forget best Float Plane Fun Fly July 2-3 Haystack Res just south Madras OR Motels town camping site go enjoy Another contest enjoy will 13th Annual Chelan Air Fair put Red Apple Fliers Wenatchee Two days July 910 will hold classes Pattern Sport Giant Scale Randy Brawley CD ad vises free camper parking great scenery large paved runway attend Sounds Jike great weekend CL enthusiasts should trek Eugene May 28-29 Northwest Champs Right airport theyve got great place contest excellent out question kinds CL stuffCarrier Stunt Balloon Bust Combat Racing mention few go fast clip things slow down fine get-together Satur day night great time friends flying Remember SRACs May Fly May 28-30 clubs Can will late July early August SRAC also talking about T-6 racing along several other clubs possible enough interest T-6 racing get district-wide thing going have thoughts let know speaking low cost racing dont forget Super Sport races run several clubs southern Oregon Simple rules cheap equipment seem like way go interested contact Dick Wickline get particulars As recall Jim Trump Benton Co group got S/S racing going can supply info well May 14-15 days Zillah Valley Aero Modelers Volcano Fun Fly Always first-rate contest also great time sit around swap lies field tops camping grass ever growing strip asphalt fly MRRCS scheduled have Pat tern Scale meet Puyallup Jurte 4-5 dont have particulars contact Bob Pfeiffer details next Pattern contest will Zillah hosted VAM June 18-19 got letter Mark Peterson Scobey MT about efforts organize club Mark enclosed poster about lecture show n tell presentation made troduce modeling good folk Scobey What outstanding idea anyone close can give support aid Mark please since can use help can get Really its people like Mark such great positive enthusiasm make hobby enjoyable Helena Flying Tigers Uncontest will May 14-15 Bring anything fly fun no entry fee just come enjoy Big Bird enthusiasts will have Fly-In MRRCS field Puyallup July 16-17 Hosted Puget Sound Rocs will low-key eventfly and/or talk no pressure first annual event has camping space field Al Alman tells will food supplied reasonable cost six-channel Futaba will raffled off bring biggie mingle long marking calendar remember OMAS-1 will have its second annual fly-in about August 20-21 first event ex cellent can look forward next Bruce Carson wrote Breshears put Delta Dart contest Spokane No info about ceiling height high time Joe Foxs 38 seconds Gil Horstman prom ised have outdoor mass launch Delta Darts annual JSB Scale meet Isnt amazing what some RC clubs get involved Pennyplanes anyone Barons will host Scale Internats June 1012 Deer Park field Last year around 20 entries year could much bigger since no competition FAI Internats last year As far know Strat-O-Bats arent getting much action Pacific Ace Challenge Pitysounds like good idea Also RAG meet will May 1 before will read its back fun games Army over Harts Lake site Misery Meet shifted Hillsboro combined NorWester monthly contest next NorWester monthly will held May 15 probably will Hills boro site should check out first some word about access Boardman OR bombing range FF site Only 15000 acres some wild hazards Dave Hagen put 2710 Albany Fl D meet Since Dominas record 2603 Dave clear national record hand didnt file because thought needed another timer will again MARCS will have fun fly May 22 Scale meet June 26 club field Marymoor Park look forward Sportsman Race July 23 recall anything flies can entered handicapping system less swift Theres hope Are aware show teams Dis trict XI has have feeling out aware existence have two teams go out put flying demonstrations front millions people year value PR work enormous potential audience includes citizen district older team headquar tered Spokane other located Everett point dont know booked solid think might event can used further hobby contact teams ask could put show Both groups outstanding flying demonstrations can really wow crowd Idaho Symposium April 30/ May 1 Boise 7th will BARKS race BARKS field Q-500 possibly T-6 races 15th Pocatello will Q-500 1AA races possibility T-6 racing 21st Boise will fun fly BARKS field beginning noon new organization Idaho called Idaho Scale Squadron Its purpose s promote Scale modeling have several meets throughout year organization deserves support participation May 28 29 club will sponsor meet Pocatello attend Also May 28 29 Treasure Valley Pylon Racing Association will have its annual Q-500 Fl race Caidwell now THINK SAFETY HAPPY FLYING June 1983 113 SHARING IS THE BEST OF ALL REWARDS now like quote letter modeler southern gentleman friend beginner GEORGE PERRYMAN Smyrna GA. no longer beginner himself Georges message REAL enjoy ment modelers ALL ages build ing flying model airplanes found not-too-complicated rubber-powered Free Flight models quote enjoy Junior Flight column efforts reach modelers may just young years older modelers turning simple rubber gliders discovering what have known years models FUN really Hundreds possibly thousands Radio Control fliers now flying simple rubber ships Now have graduated Im just beginning 45th contest season probably will never again have like 1982 flew nothing rubber made 29 firsts 11 different events entered 14 events Lincoln AMA Nationals won nine firsts mostly simple rubber stuff As wind tunnel model designer Lockheed have work 10 hours day usually six days week So cuts modeling some Maybe time time can include few things have helped over years No knows everything about facet modeling sharing best rewards Enclosed plc fun mod els made over thousand flights 30 hours total flight time before lost never much fun last ed long did Ed enclosed check $1000 join BAMA * ** hear loud clear George Yes indeed sport model whether rubber electric gasoline powered what long remember cherish contest events found such models over country welcome member BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Association look forward receiving hints ideas other modelers too may want contribute Seaglen Model Co recent W RAM Show White Plains NY past February ran old friend Massachusetts manning what interesting booths entire show Glenn ORoak used fly models together Bostons junior Aviation League ly goes back before AMA Glenn along wife Celia thats Seaglen comes producing very nice line 30 wingspan models So far include four super scale models Lambert Monocoup Cessna C34 Rearwin Speedster Fairchild 24 . high wing monoplanes good flying character istics 4 Seaglen Model Cos 30 span Pacific Ace kit want stress most. particular ly time Pacific Ace model kit fits perfectly Don Ross Extravaganza contest talked about two issues ago course 1983 model Black Bullet will events Pacific Ace too ageless designs will go forever Send 20c stamped self-addressed en velope Seaglen catalogue Write Glenn ORoak SEAGLEN MODEL CO Box 123 Plympton MA 02367 Don Ross himslef gives stamp ap proval Pacific Ace kit costs $750 flying scale kits cost $1000 f 0 Dont pass up kits best buys around igned fly. fly. FLY Balsa Props As promised heres allbalsa prop indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model 3 blades simple flat sheets inch wide two quarter inches long thirty-second inch thick No difficulty cutting out sanding smooth work pulling plane ward hub heart prop must neat job making hub blades attach no problem make sloppy hub. make slop py airplane First mark center rse 1 inch end fway side Push pin right straight down through stick will hole prop shaft should done accurately three inch long one-eighth square-hub marked off oneinch sections Cut away half material outer portions indicated Get off les going right way. sure material cut off forms neat 450 angle Dont figure making hubs thats Make several ROY poor ones Break up perfect will tempted use As matter fact should de stroy parts model feel come up best possible s way improve propellers next month. JOIN BAMA TODAY Beginning Aero Modelers Association membership covers period during 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published fee membership $10 please pay check may forwarded attention Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 114 Model Aviation U Io FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 George Perryman displays favorite ginners model neither too complex
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents 1983 Nomination Procedures AMA Bylaws revised 1982 provide three year elected officer terms instead two changes include adoption various standing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization operation Among standing rules involving AMA Nomina tions Committee procedures making nominations AMA officers being elected year 1983 will electing AMA Presi dent Vice-Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three year terms beginning 1984 Note during bylaws transition Executive Vice-President formerly called Secretary/Treasurer Vice-Presidents Districts 3 7 11 will have terms extended year through 1984 procedures nomination will follows NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 Composition a All 11 Vice-Presidents sit Nominating Committee will constitute Committee total b Members Nominating Committee shall barred becoming nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same district absent Vice-President has permission writing vote telegram absent Vice-President will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex-offi cio member neither may Executive VicePresident nor Executive Director member Committee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Com mittee shall elected among VicePresidents Vice-Presidents majori ty vote b The current AMA President absence Executive Vice-President will call meeting order Once chairman Nominating Committee elected President EVP will relinquish chair leave meeting 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed written minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive VicePresident meeting chairman Executive Director full written report meeting results voting procedures 48 hours after adjournment 4 Meeting Conduct a The President EVP shall open meeting preside Vice-Presidents elect chairman b newly elected chairman shall dis miss President EVP Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior to covening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter ac ceptance candidate must file AMA Headquarters prior meeting cause Nominating Committee scheduled meet July 31 deadline nomina tion receipt AMA Headquarters close business Monday July 18 6 Selection Nominees a Limited three 3 upon ballot elective office b The assembly shall examine evaluate discuss written proposals candi dacy office see 5 nomination let ters shall read aloud Recording Secretary c The discussion period shall limited ten 10 minutes per candidate d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except 34 vote against may withold incumbents name ballot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per person per ballot b Oral voting shall district starting District 1 progressing numerically ascending sequence through District 11 desired voting secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting issue shall precede voting other nominees see 6d Voting placing nominees ballot shall follow sequence President Execu tive Vice-President Vice-Presidents d When three names nomi nated elimination will simple majority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chairman may move nomination acclamation continued page 104 June 1983 101 ACADEMY OF MODEL 1810 Samuel Morse Dr AERONAUTICSJ Reston VA 22090 World s L rqe S rn Organization NC Glitch Postcard hope Radio Control enthusiasts read pages 103-1 04 May 1983 issue Model Aviation article AMAs Frequency Coordinator intro duction new volunteer job will benefit RC fliers article spoke about tools will enable District Frequency Coordi nator DFC job stated postcard would quick simple way get RC interference information DFC Inserted issue ModelAviation between pages 58-59 will find pre printed postcard can use has spaces filled init very important complete blanks DFC build useful file will help RC fliers district needs good information Dont neglect details have interfer ence report make Note Additional copies RC Interference Report Card available upon request AMA HQ please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope request Carry reporting card field box pre-addressed DFC 1 5c stamp applied have interference problem whether think could coming strong commercial legitimate signal other source please note facts field way home drop completed post card mailbox current information better can help address DFC shown VPs column heading month Model Aviation district-wide collection data will help build good picture activity area might affect achieve best selection channels region DFC needs input system over AMA district serves end result can list RC frequencies area have best odds being free interference Synopsis-i 983 Budget Meeting March 19 Reston VA first AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Head quarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeilI Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President 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 Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Lang worthy NAA Executive Director Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Voislavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Frank Ehling John Preston Dis trict IV AVP Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave brief presentation during stated 1983 budget re vised HQ since January should opinion cut further area Executive Director advised 1983 revised budget projected 88000 members budget reflects accurate information previously available January Anaheim meeting noted 1983 revised budget balanced budget modest surplus agreed consensus go through proposed budget line line Following reported items upon Council took action 1 Rent Executive Director reported Aerospace Education Association desirous renting surplus office space indeed has already presented check After discussion approved unanimously District X abstained Executive Director authorized pursue rent offer AEA commit commit according judgement 2 Postage & Freight Several Council mem bers noted needing receive mail HQ once week others want mail sent occurs decided con tinue present mailing practice Council wishing separate treatment should direct HQ writing 3 Museum namin8 curator since Frank Ehlings retirement will taken up regular April meeting meantime motion approved museum initially funded $10000 $5000 applied toward curators annual salary second $5000 towards museum oper ating expenses eight against 3 5 1 2 9 4 EVP Pres seven ED 11 8 10 NAA 6 7 4 Public Relations PR budget noted very conservative Mr Styles requested consider April presentation up additional $10000 other PR projects beyond currently budgeted 5 Officer Service item encompasses costs Council meetings travel motion future Council meetings held Headquarters National Center Aeromodeling purpose reducing officer travel costs unless otherwise decided 2/3 vote approved two 3 4 eight against 2 9 5 10 8 6 1 11 three abstained EVP NAA ED Most Council members felt meetings should rotated around country noted way economize could limiting meet ings four year 6 Committees Ed Izzo chairman Noise Committee requested reducing $5000 budgeted figure $3000 accepted Frequency Committee request insert Interference Report Cards Model v/a t/on approved expenses deducted Frequency Committee budget approved unanimously add $2000 budget meeting Safety Committee 7 Professional Fees EVP request ed look various levels audits land costs same what would required connection building loan order possibly reduce costs currently annual major expense 8 Computerization Long discussion held present computer capabilities future plans noted accounting department badly need modern equipment should proceed current updating intentions Carl Maroney asked document what HQ has done will concerning computer systems future Council members will have concise comprehensive background information 9 Model Aviation ad-rep com mission arrangement Model vi at/on discussed no action taken change present policy established publisher 10 Investment Income Council ad vised Mr Worth seek recommendation donor stock make keep sell decision donation has al tripled value past year 11 Budget Status Having gone through entire income expenses line line no change totals approved unanimously budget presented March 19 1983 Council meeting adopted 12 Employee Loan Request Due Reston move DC employee has en countered hardships requested loan request approved unanimously loan accordance HQ established policy 13 Future Meetings addition previously approved April 30 Council meeting held Reston VA approved annual Nominating Committee meet ing Nats Executive Council meeting held conjunction time date convenient majority Council 11 2 10 6 1 5 11 ED 2 9 EVP 8 1 against 4 approved unanimously Nominating Committee meeting held Nats Sunday July 31 700 pm Council meeting held Monday August 1 900 am meeting adjourned 710 pm having session other meals breaks since 9 am Note 1983 budget anticipates sur plus $70920 year end based estimated 6% increase membership 88502 total income $2838728 cluding Model v/at/on magaizne total expenses $2767808 copy budg et available request AMA HQ J Worth Executive Director Museum Status Report February 19 Headquarters staff moved its new facility Reston marked major step toward realization major objectivesthe AMA model mu seu m new headquarters building de signed John Hunton highly respected architect within Washington area also accomplished modeler basic building consists three two-story modules measuring approximately 75 ft 30 ft joined inner corners providing central triangular shaft atrium consist ing just under 3000 sq ft26 ft high will museum Exhibits will dis played means polished aluminum ver tical trees capable handling up 42 models along conventional wall dis plays ceiling-suspended models Highly delicate objects such Indoor models small very valuable engines early radio equip ment trophies etc will housed glass dis play cases Prior retirement Frank Ehling solic ited donations promi nent American modelers primarily requesting models historical significance response has encouraging meantime already have several Dr Walt Goods models typifying development radiocontrolled flight special collection late Howard McEntee AMA has also fortunate receive Russ Berrara collec tion encompasses entire spectrum modeling have awaiting shipping instructions very generous donations have offered please patient us will request shipment just soon display facilities available target date still stands firm 1 September 1983 however hope have quite respectable growing display will make trip museum well worthwhile modelers plan ning visit us summer Additionally would like have opinions sug gestions keeping mind must finest presentation model aviation tory world As donations received anticipate will considerable amount re pair restorative work necessary would like follow lead Experimental Aircraft Association deligated some its exacting restorations various chap ters throughout country Think about club officers group would care take projectsin field expertisewhich would ensure meeting very high standards necessary exhi bits would like hear will discuss detail later time what better way can modelers made realize truly museum HurstG Bowers MA Museum Coordinator 102 Model Aviation rPresidnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NOMINATION TIME time has again rolled around nomi nation officers 1983 elections serve 1984 through 1986 year offices President Vice-Presients Districts 1 5 9 up election None cumbents will automatically placed ballotyou must nominate must accept before Nominating Committee can consider inclusion ballot nominations must received Head quarters 15 days prior Nominating Committee meeting will ac cepted Sit down now nominate favorite choice AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION seems good bit confusion about item Safety Code relative aircraft identification really quite simple MUST have AMA number aircraft name address air craft qualify insurance event accident Some models excluded requirement ONLY types listed code basic reason simply identi fication event accident Now know everyone basically honest would consider cheating dont Yet have incidents past accidents happening owner aircraft sim ply walking away disclaiming ownership cause did want get involved other SUSPECTED incidents accident happened involving aircraft longing non-AMA member buddy AMA member claimed flying aircraft just get insurance protection certainly recognize can some unclear situations let discuss some clubs hold auctions can both sell buy models Suppose buy auction has original owners AMA number painted wing What Well best way repaint wing too much trouble least place name address securely inside fuselage Might well include date bought plane next model bought Mono Kote-type lettering numbers fix problem small can Freon spray will helpful peeling process will affect adhesive back pres sure sensitive Mono Kote allow careful removal secondary cleaning residual adhesive using lacquer thinner will complete job allowing subsequent application own AMA numbers Perhaps difficult problem will face helping another modeler trim out ship instructing him own airplane problem both AMA members insurance will apply both long aircraft has identification reflecting ownership hope foregoing clears up some questions have arisen subject doesnt raise questions answers entire issue just veri fying ownership QUOTABLE QUOTE perseverance snail reached ark BUOG ETS March 19 Executive Council met new Headquarters building Reston VA go over budget ensure membership received value dollar dues can assure worthwhile effort giving Council member much better insight real costs associated operating Academy discussed line ex pense area major line income area dollar overall reduction made budget presented us meeting Too budget plan expenditure effort willMUST made reduce actual expenditure still providing necessary member ship services challenge laid shoulders Executive Director will closely monitored Council good job has done past expect nothing less year VERY sensitive issue discussed will course interest memberthe prognosis dues crease MIGHT needed much Executive Director based prior knowl edge experience suggested Coun cil should expect have address issue 1984 effect 1985 dues year much best guess time $5 increase $35 might alternative 1984 members past two years have offered $2 discount $28 instead $30 member renewed before December 15 suspect similar situa tion would applicable required dues increase 1985 such might have pay $30 instead $35 renew early reason can allow discount receiving money early allows us vest capital needed early year gain income investments simple economics requires very close monitoring people quite well accomplished Gisele Jackson FREQUENCY REPORTING Now have new RC frequen des new task becomes monitoring problems reporting solutions better accomplish situation Frequency Com mittee has recommended use report card filled out flier experiencing interference mailed Frequency Coordinator district coordinator will assess problem using charted information get response back flier clubs area well coordi nating data Frequency Commit tee chairman flier though should reasonably certain problem interference equipment-related trouble other hand should hesitate send card suspect interference have no equipment such scanner veri fy situation Remember prime reasons such plethora channels can select among several will clear area As cards will next issue Model viation along description use Additional cards can obtained AMA Headquarters DO BUILD/FLY am asked kind question times meetings shows swer definitely YES After what sport/hobby about what got involved politics AMA spare time lvement keeps bank account low tide Sure build past winter squeezed out enough time build two airplanes finish started friend What Two sailpianes electric powered type fly Last year managed enter two contests also managed place second fourth other too bad limited amount flying time get year also managed complete requirements LSF Level 3 Now can just remember send qualification form. THE SHOWSEASON can tell flying season getting close annual trade shows begin again attended WRAM Show Feb ruary very impressed size crowd attendance fine dis plays models As usual manufacturers abundance new products abound ed Attempting list new products will left others two items particu larly impressed Litco gyro kind stabilizer heli copters sensitive nearly unbelievableNow lam helicopter flier nor know anything sensitivity similar products market heli copters line take good look product suspect item may have other applications such keeping wings level Pattern ship possibly keep nose level sailpianes hmmm other product impressed brand new application CO2 very fertile mind Bob Davis diesel conversion man has adapted com pressed gas principal Cox 020 developed associated charging system flight gas storage system quite develop ment knowing past trends convert ing larger larger engines diesel should long before pumps gases continued next page June 1983 103 Presidents Corner continued 60 or 90 even. GADS Another approach quiet flight What next Bob FAI CL Plans proceeding well FAI Con trol Line team selection meets four groups nearly ready go Two years ago Combat plans set stepped direct other three selection meets would Nats popular directive allto point CL Aerobatics within 30 days completed necessary arrange ments agreed t6 plans year Combat again ready except finals site selection has yet con firmed TSC writing Aero batics Team Race going Dayton 01-I Speed will utilize split site concept Merced CA probably Dayton am overjoyed split-site concept have approved basis eight out 14 participants voted go way sad part years Speed team selection fierce compe titors Charlie Lieber does plan compete place team Truly unfor tunate knowing reason decision can say Qiarlie best you will missed Hope see back hunt 1985 Executive VFs Report Jim McNeilI AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Secretary/Treasurer-Executive Vice-President responsibility bring following report An unprecedented special Council meeting held new Reston VA home last week sole purpose examining 1983 money budget Because AMA has become multi-million dollar businessmade up mainly Comptroller Giselle Jack son Executive Director John Worth predicated upon 85000 membership predictIon 1983 budget predicts some $70000 surplus year No dues increase envisioned immediate future Some grumblings heard dedi cated Council members January Cali fornia Council meeting over various aspects spending hence special meeting new AMA Headquarters Mention made other might slashed expense sheet also magazine outside advertising policy modi fied After long day end almost nothing reduced budget pro jection magazine mode advertising left untampered fact some thought given increasing some pro grams particularly public relations 1Salaries gone over particu larity 2Our new telephone system computer ized automatically pick cheapest meth od route handling long distance calL 3Membership handling now more computerized initial outlay computer service quite large 4Qiartered word processing data processing also becoming computerized 5The PR budget 1983 $47500 view unusually fine job being done Geoff Styles discussion centered around rais ing allocation 6Office supplies/stationery up due business workload also now pay State Virginia sales tax 7A new data processing system also coming under computer umbrella 8A $46190 cost set aside sending model airplane teams international compe tition Europe elsewhere 9One biggest expenses insur ance Due some 1982 bad accidents an. trict VPs present doing fine job representing people back home districts way dues money talking about money Academy Model Aero nautics have questions about part budget manner money being handled write John Worth AMA HQ write Birming ham will answer inquiry Thank attention See next month iunpredictable nature insurance com panies leery booking AMA old rate Today cover first $100000 claim ourselves insurance company steps above $100000 10An outside ad representative soliciting magazine ads 15% commission examined decision made tamper successful combination area T T Nominations continued page 101 8 FinalizatiOn Proceedings Recording Secretarys report see 3c shall submitted Vice-Presidents 15 days meeting comments corrections approval report must approved 3/4 attendees meeting Vice-Presidents proxies 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will adjourn meeting Notice Members-Donut Send Money Election Balloti Several dozen membership renewals mailed last December 1982 have just delivered us Unfortunately renewals sent firm auditors counts election ballots AMA spite fact two envelopes different addresses membership renewal other voting included membership renewal package convenience members ballots renewals sent envelope auditors post office box rather AMA HQ compounding errors particu lar envelopes arrived Washington Post Office after election deadline re mained post office box until March box rental period expired result members tempted renew before end 1982 mailing auditors address did re ceive 1983 licenses until March also missed getting several issues magazine Corrective action has since taken such memberships have now processed letter explanation sent members affected notice suggest 1984 members pay careful attention instruc tions contained renewal packages similar situation can prevented goal give members good service have get mail before can process Well try remind everyone next fall about problem can avoid next year 104 Model Aviation ne two young ladies help keep Model Aviation magazine atloat Ms Andrea Peterson L person workproofreader production assistant etc Mrs Johnnie Shipley RI handles Plans Service orders production AMA News customer billing typesetting AMA News Competition Newsletter such miscellaneous chores producing Nats entry form updating national records type whew Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Together Nats Ever since days Navy hosted National Model Airplane Championships has great difficulty finding sites Nats events would same airfield too far away other 1983 however thesituation has improved greatly example both Indoor Outdoor Free Flight events will same field RC Control Line events fact RC Soaring Helicopter events will else will five miles away Indoor site will big hangar right Westover Air Force Base means will within walking distance other events base Similarly Out door FF events will visible other events base Indoor events incidental ly will have three official days instead usual two plus several days un official events Thus indoor flying will possible week long RC Soaring/Helicopter site huge grounds Smith & Wesson plant south Westover within view Interstate Highway 291 just couple miles Nats HQ intersection 1-291 1-90 Massachusetts Pike locations together hotels college dorms within few miles other means Nats activity wihtin 15 mintues other Its shaping up close-in happy Nats aided great Air Force coopera tion Westover Air Force Base will include final weekend full-scale static flying show Add first annual AMA convention activities HQ hotel promises fantastic week model aviation Plan now whether intend fly will plenty see participate entered contest ROAR Says Thanks. letter Gary Keyes Model Racing ProductsUSA shows appreciation RC model car boat people concerning AMAs recent success FCC would like take opportunity thank efforts obtaining much needed new RC frequencies AltFough fly model aircraft am avid RC car sometime boat racer ROAR does have financial human resources accomplish such grand goals think speak RC car boat enthu siasts extending sincere gratitude AMA efforts behalf No Club Charter Can Costly. Omahawks RC Club Nebraska has hit suit asking $50000 damages relating noise complaints club chartered about half club members belonged AMA lack chartering full AMA membership apparently due belief AMA insur ance would have protected club AMAs insurance says otherwise Omahawks RC organization member Academy Model Aeronautics would provide Defense coverage pay damages would result legal liability concerning suit members sued individually insurance policy would defend pay ny judgement against would liable pur pose Academy Model Aeronautics Legal Liability insurance insure its mem bers clubs Academy damages resulting being legally liable meantime club has spent about $3000 date legal expenses expects spend least much have started legal defense fund asking donations anyone interested helping AMA will forward checks made out Omahawks RC Inc help fund drive short sympathetic have pay bills date watching suit developments help what ways can unable anywhere near much might have possible club chartered sad part costs unnecessary except charter member ship fees could would have covered message clear AMA does pro vide liability protection belong June 1983 105 Bob Aberle received anuus old aii y aboveJ WRAM Show February 27 outstanding work during past few years Chairman AMAs RC Frequency Committee AMAs new PR Blimp R becoming familiar sight trade shows Made Peck-Polymers stands out high above exhibits make easy find AMA booth Shown photo taken WRAM Show White Plains NY Connecticut Maine actrosetlo 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aasociats VicePreeidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner MC 04345 Don Kraffn PD Box 1828 73 Heritage Lo. Dumbory MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06860 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher So Welpole MA 02181 NATS UPDATE new Soaring site has approved acquired approximately six miles Westover Field previously scheduled University Massachusetts Amherst now set flying activities will either Westover within six-mile limit dont believe has other Nats site have able fly such close proximity quite pleased receive Governor Massachusetts Honorable Michael Dukakis proclamation declaring month July Model Aviation Month HOW TO ENTER THE NATS am often asked question enter Nats Well its very simple out lined below 1 Send self-addressed envelope AMA requesting Nationals Entry Form 2 Fill out blank send entry fee AMA Headquarters before July 1 3 Voilayou entered ALL have show up compete SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING held special Council Budget Meeting Washington new National Center Aeromodeling member AMA can very proud functional beautiful facility Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director spent time building project owe Vince vote thanks job well done Getting back budget meeting first time such meeting has taken place members Council department heads Academy re viewed line item detail VP better understanding cost elements AMA department heads asked explain portions budget being first time review such undertaken details what went budget analyzed questionable areas explained sum up expense portion budget approved indicating surplus approxi mately $70000 approved capital expenditures consisted mainly computer peripheral equipment capi tal budget $60000 slated review approval next Council meeting held April 30 bottom line 1983 will operating break-even budget must keep mind some capital expenditures will one-time costs MAINE MODEL EXPO asked attend Maine Model Club Association meeting held Augusta ME March 6 Maine Model Association organized last year Expo ac tivity interest has continued grow 145 people attendance well two model manufacturers John Grigg AMA President also attandance both gave presentation Acade district activities Maine Model Association made up nine area clubs noted activi ty calendar has significantLy increased area indicates additional new members flying activities 1983 recog nized time facility rather crowded therefore planning enlarged Expo 1984 new location LR Bill Gagne SecretarylTreaSUrer Lou Bannister President Scott Bolduc Field Marshall Sky Streakers Modelers Club Don Krafft Associate VP looking new frequencies has made outline showing potential problem areas between cer tain frequencies anyone interested obtaining information may write Don will pleased pass See Nats New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Ainociat Vice-Presidents Fete Bianchini 2605 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney Sn. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreinch 9 Willow Ane. Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Jraochkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2 schenectady NY 12309 Lon Seuter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenlo NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehtich Form Rd Hickenrlle NY 1801 Second District Thoughts take dim view candidates office another make campaign PROMISES Unless 106 Model Aviation Dennis Folsom AVP Communications Coordinator Maine Model Club Asso ciation LI Frank Rende Executive Director Second Annual Maine Model Aircraft Expo Changing guard AMA President John Grigg rt gives new AMA RC Frequency Chairman George Myers also MAs Radio Technique columnist official badge position former Chairman Bob Aberle center looks Occasion WRAM Show White Plains New York February 26 LR Harry Peddle Secretary Sam Wade President Errol Heath Treasurer Kennebec Valley Model Aviators elected official sole control ma chinery will enable him deliver promised item impossible guarantee its materialization am sure agree Much preferred think state ment AIMS GOALS achieved benefit electorate firm un relenting drive accomplish such objectives During terms office have informed things believed would best serve AMA member AMA very own organization see two inseparable hold different view would inevitably result untenable conflict interest Prior last years election example circulated list certain particular GOALS opinion should concentrate upon achiev ing Some have already become reality others pending still others way becoming fact rather fancy Two matters demanding early attention listed Greater Restraint Dues Increases Needed Budgetary Reforms Whether coincidence other wise Executive Council meeting new home Reston VA next weekend announced purpose examining AMA Budgeting Methods Procedures eye toward putting sense hopefully fewer dollars AMA Ex penditures column pursuit objective PROMISE bound brighten outlook us seeking keep lid Dues-Increase Syndrome seems infect some policymakers periodically S-O-S ie Surmounting SNAFUI note just-received copy Trans mitter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers announcement requires im mediate attention Editor Ed Runkel writes starters Id like remind third annual AMA sanctioned contest held Jamesburg Sunday May 15th Keep mind plug contest outsiders ever get chance SNAFU AMA Headquarters due moving new headquarters left advertisement out latest Model v/at/on magazine Con test Calendar need word mouth can get event l Ed best effort make amends unintentional SNAFU put will June issue Model vi at/on scheduled reach members between April 27 May 4 about 11 days before meet WRAM 15 1983 version eager ly-awaited annual spectacle has now taken its well-earned place annals model aviation history now RC enthu siasts contemplating next years repeti tion yearly treat two shots will show WHY meh women ana cniloren West chester Radio Aero/Modelers did themselves proud usual making years offering greatest Though full-fledged member club took active personal part year nuts bolts phases 1 Setting up 2 Participating finally 3 Dismantling juggernaut Aeromodejing Show Biz During show pleasure helping Chuck Auerbach Tony Tartaglia Delta Dart pro gram enjoyed minute hour youngsters really sharp needed very little guidance shots Chuck writer looking over shoulders some regrettable reason picture Tony young charges failed material ize sufficiently publication highlight show District 2 AMA Member ship Meeting thanks kindness WRAM has held annually ever since inception shows Despite ob vious limitations photographer thought would like see picture Bob Aberle George Myers John Grigg meeting after installation George Bobs successor head AMA Frequen cy Committee Nats Notes Thanks Editor Bev Wisniew ski NMPRA newsletter able provide list motels Chicopee MA might wish consider selecting lodgings week Nats Actually have room names establishments telephone numbers So follows Quality Inn Conference Center 413 592-7751 Ra mada Inn 413 592-9101 Parwick 41 3 5927722 Susse Chalet 413 592-5141 Best Western 413 592-6171 Holiday Inn 413 781-0900 Sheraton West 413 781-8750 am pleased report have re ceived number requests work assign ments Nats willing make such contribution success East Coast Nats simply drop line shall see necessary application form furnished cannot repeat too often necessity supporting particular Nats member residing either District 1 District 2 Earl Van Gorder Editor Wing Tips newsletter MidHudson Modelmasters Poughkeepsie NY reports follows cannot stress enough need entrants possible years EAST COAST NATS Remember dont have expert win trophy Last year 94 trophies went unclaimed Nats number events could have claimed trophy barely able get model off ground year will also feature first ever Nats Convention sorts seminars displays discussion groups etc will definitely something dont forget important reason being Westover ly big attendance will mean wont have wait forever another East Coast Nats GEAR UP AND LOCKED thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaocians VicePreidenaa Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Fnancia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane Scottdale PA 15880 Fneqaflcy Coordinatar Jam Eearden 5552 Poanun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets see Tuesday must has story around lately trade shows club meetings banquets Executive Council meetings jockeying position ever busier schedule months travels included trip Newark OH Licking County RC Clubs banquet take look clubs new flying site site has built property leased club county located adjacent new Licking County Park help Parks De partment site being developed nicest club sites around will surely improve attendance clubs annual June 1983 107 contest another example what can done modelers municipal officials can work together Another letter re ceived relates too uncommon situation overlook need recognize Sometimes take granted good tune obtaining sites dont give recog nition recognition due Bath PA Area Modelers just such fortunate club recognizes its good fortune dropped following note use column Mr Bert Shafer dad Les operate grain production plantSunny Slope Farms club started 1 6 years ago leased sizeable piece ground crop field $100yes do/Icr per year rent has same since started Bert informed ne due inflation guess may have double time Bert son both built radio planes since son has graduated has really busy business however still continue have opportunity keep field Being associated Sunny Slope has reasons main reason club has prospered lot people out willing give receive fortunate Im afraid let anyone know about Thanks Bert second Ed son Paul Braden Bradens Airport Easton PA year 12th year Bradens shut down airport club hold Free Flight meet no commercial airline however understand has heavy charter flight busi ness along private aircraft business once done thing either Since started 12 years ago Bradens also close down two other clubs hold meetsboth RC amounts three days shutdown model airplane enthusiasts question people will go out way something help model airplane clubs thing speak people opinion deserve big vote thanks along people other areas am sure help other clubs always articles clubs losing fields too have op portunities Instead hearing about lost fields lets hear word appreciation have field lot good people out lets give credit credit due BAM-BASH XIII meet again tentatively set third weekend Sep tember 83 have tentative approval Bradens Tell somethinghow can beat people like Thanks Craig Ott letter Im pleased note club has presented AMA Certificates Appreciation both Shafers Bradens answer question Craigyou cant beat arrange ment hope other clubs similar fortunate positions will take lead recognizing benefactors large portion information re ceive clubs district comes newsletters sent month Id like thank clubs send copy particularly get kick out some names news letters Among cutest Ive received lately Clinton Model Aviators Wilmington OH Balsa Obituary name fits what us quite well Other great news letter monikers include Fly-Paper Air-Scoop Keep newsletters coming guys appreciate Jim Bearden District III Frequency Coordinator has done quite bit research 72 MHz Radio Common Carrier used near district submits following re port indicates area having much trouble listings RCC users present big gest problem us using consider ably higher power industrial users next Model v/at/on magazine should report card help us determining interference problems certain areas sure send ex periencing problems Jims letter have sent charts information AVPs regarding other transmitters Dis trict Ill 72 MHz 75 MHz Radio Common Carriers RCC Part 90 users have following RCC699 Transmitters72-73 MHz 441 Transmitters75-76 MHz Part 90 420 Transmitters 7 2-73 75-76 MHz Ohio51 TransmittersRCC 16 Southwest Ohio 30 Northern Ohio 5 elsewhere Pennsylvania 22 TransmittersRCC West Virginia 2 Transmitters RCC Adjacent States Kentucky 7 Transmitters RCC Indiana 3 TransmittersRCC Michigan 3 Transmitters RCC New Jersey 6 TransmittersRCC New York 15 TransmittersRCC Maryland 3 TransmittersRCC As can see District III has 75 trans mitters plus 37 transmitters adjacent states total 112 transmitters 10% transmitters RCC industry As District III Frequency Coordi nator would like get some feedback fellows Cleveland area other parts Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Ed Roznowski sent following letter picture column something column En closed picture set rules Clubs Scooter II racing event year will fourth 12 15 fliers participat ing have no problems getting workers cant wait race day due lower speeds planes Race times around two minutes Quarter Midget course Some fliers have gotten interested Quickie 500 racing Quarter Midget years racing will fourth Sunday month May Septem ber club Lebanon Valley Radio Con trol Club Inc Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society worked together event Sounds like fun Ed nice know have plenty workers See Toledo flelaware S Drstrrct Columbia land h Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aucciate Vice-Prou*deqnls Wayne Abernethy 9205 CarendOn 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bol Chompine 205 lipton rt& Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin Bli Beectwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Aoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Clvirs Court Folio Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvjlle NC 27028 Frequenscy Coondhnater Poul Vocobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 28301 Phone evening 19191 488-5988 hear District IV competition fliers getting ready Nats year will good Contact AMA HQ entry blanks additional information will also programs dont fly competition lots rest family see hope now know AMA Headquarters staff now new building Reston VA Washington DC area please stop take look what think best aeromodel ing center world made possible generous contirbutions club would like plan trip new building get touch can arrange some to take group tour new facility good club project would bus tour Washington DC see new National Center Aeromodeling Later year will have official dedi cation ribbon cutting ceremonies Ill keep posted exact date pinned down have gotten quite few letters Dis 108 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFULI Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities trict IV clubs praising work Paul Yaccobucci doing Paul District IV Frequency Coordinator has list users radio equipment could possibly cause interference problems within dis trict would like list commercial industrial users area drop Paul line will glad help can also advise about frequency scanning equip ment club missed Roanoke Valley RC Clubs auction Roanoke VA surely missed big outing auction gets bigger better year approxi mately 500 modelers swapping lies mod els year Some Hobby Line distributors showed wares year would guess few years will another Toledo Roanoke club goes out make welcome has club people meet front door help carry goodies refreshment stand has abundance homemade food delicious think District IV showed up year lot good deals models also abundance Everything Indoor Control Line RC Free Flight Also quite few Sailplanes Believe stuff junk some planes built very welL Finished models changed hands very low prices club will doing again next year plan attend Sorry short article month lately time has premium business growing leaps bounds takes lot time have always said cannot take time feel needed job Vice-President Dis trict IV properly would time let someone else take over has time willing will thinking about next couple months doing lot soul searching Whats Happening District IV Radio Control League North Carolina new first North Carolina now have official sanctioned AMA show team Raleigh Aero Masters Show Team recog nized January year Jim Page main force behind forming organi zation group deserves much credit amount work involved developing acts putting performances type unbelieved Everyone please try assist whatever area possible Im sure Jim would appreciate greatly Sandhills Model Aircraft Club found editorial SMAC newsletter Flight Lines Thought might interesting other club officers have always felt people put out special effort should recognized mind am including special section newsletter devoted club members put out special unselfish efforts help present hope fully future club members recognition will based personal knowledge well information receive other club members will included newsletter club member gives himself totally unselfish manner sole intent helping someone else Prince Georges Radio Control Club Par tial schedule PGRC Clubs upcoming activi ties May 1stQuickie 200 Races May 15th Quickie 500 Races & Formula 1 May 21st & 22ndPattern & Scale Contest June 11th & 12thScale Masters Contest Raleigh Aeromodelers RAM Fun Fly April 30th RAM Pattern MeetJuly 9th & 10th Sunfest 83August 6th & 7th RAM Scale MeetOctober 8th & 9th Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA Saint Elmos Day St Elmos Day cele bration fun fly will held May 1st year Steve Kaluf busy making plans best yet Mark calen dar polish up flying skills airplane invite friend come Out day fly ing fun Sky Lancers Washington DC SLOW Club now has AMA Control Line show team am sure will hear lot AMA show team arent Control Line show teams around Thats now b5O Alahama 0 Florida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina sosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-5550 Aseociew VIePrmldmws Greg Doe Itt 4 166 Poesy Smyrne TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 21i8 Thorn. N Cheeleaton sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. DeIrsy Beads FL 33444 Joseph McaIiw SR 00866 Boa 1532 Fagardo PR 00648 td Moorman 70 FIfth St Sisalimar FL 32579 Harry Sisarens P0 Box 376 Oneonse AL 35121 Torn Thacker 2390 Lawrenasville Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Fraqasency Coordhstae Burnis Fields 096 OntarIo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888662 would like see World Champion ship flying plan Pensacola FL Oc tober 10-15 1983 best fliers about 30 countries will compete FAI World RC Pattern Championships World Champs will held Bronson Fieldthanks final approval US Navy Bronson Field family can visit famous Pensacola white sand beaches visit Naval Aviation Muse um tour USS Lexington aircraft car rier Saturday night take family World Championship banquet Perdido Bay Country Club Host clubs World Championships Northwest Florida RC Modelers Pensacola Aeromodelers Eglin Aero modelers Ft Walton Beach Any District V members invited assist running contest interested contact Ron Chidgey Tony Stillman 100 Kentucky Dr Pensacola FK 32505 cant wait mail call 904 456-2933 after six 904 478-6745 during day Model planes kinds biplanes jets 10 inches 16 feet across fill skies Dixie Sky Devils meet. says front page Amory Advertiser Amory MS Dixie Sky Devils new ly organized chartered AMA club live area interested joining call Ed Hunter 256-7765 after six pm Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS held its first fun fly season March 6thhenceforth known Crash Sun day 25 contestants 16 crash es Pictured winnersnote lack planes photo winning bunch includes Dennis Lott Ron Fears Kevin Quattlebaum Hubert Crook Jerry Gould Mike Lauman Gayle Smith George Hancock Hank Cooper Ricardo Tarte Carolina PR called other night tell about plans several AMA members island make pilgrimage Toledo show Thats serious aeromodeling interest Wish could get same group go Nats year Remember Nats year will its ever before Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Amelat VIce-Presidenta Loren Holes 643 HitI Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1503 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Melony 1916 Keonland Pkwy Owenshoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Snsithvjlle MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Sorthomme unisersity City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Boo 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 8111 Zinsteser Boss 72 yarnS IL 81375 Frequency Coardlnesor James Check 564 Greotchesner St Lexington KY 40505 has busy month since last met Spring breaks college two pit crew members swelled home Underwoods full scale lots mail bombed mailbox got day flying check out new radio channel 38 Worked great Underwoods en masse along houseguest Vienna Aus tria managed make trip Pekin IL mall show put Pekin Peoria RC Clubs Peoria Wyreflyers Control Line Club important part event well Aviation Day included Ultra-Lights EAA displays addition models great able visit modeler friends CD Al Kretz got manhandle mike trophy awards Twas fun indeed few pictures taken Cathy Under wood reveal items note ruomni eno DIII immer myors newsletter editor Morrie end President Bob Overmier June 1983 109 winners sharp display loads nice models club has yet tried mall show should Its fantastic meet pub lic way sell modeling working developing National Model Avia tion Day sell modeling over US once Robert t-irestone Os Inaisna sent snot trophy stand mall show Elkhart IN show March 12-13 year sponsored Elkhart County Flight Mas ters Tn-Valley RC Club South Bend Impressive hardware isnt Another PR-type project group might want pursue handout explaining club its activities Lafayette Esquadrilles has impressive little number uses demos contests etc cludes general club information describes types events tells what watch contests get hobby etc Phone numbers contact persons round off Its great icebreaker springboard questions well chance pass information old philosophers note month prompted bit Turbulator newsletter Thermaleers McDonnellDouglas Free Flight clubs Edited Bob Klipp newsletter reads like friendly let ter favorite uncle filled hints information well personal ob servations provide some interesting sights may never tow A-2 cir cle enjoy material end Bobs note January issue included expected plea dues relates Anyway its going cost nine bucks what could give feelings its subjective thing Free Flight camaraderie associated still give lot satisfaction please stay us dont feel obligated un derstand words prompted thought feel strongly about relationship types organizations associate ourselves often hear person ask What give dues Very rarely can group give much return dues very simply becomes what can give group becomes criti cal what makes group dynamic vital give beyond dollar value will receive kind After work complete picture jigsaw puzzle pieces move hand puzzlenever reverse Iowa igan 0 Menesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Assistant Vice-President Jack Pnn 368 Ha -poet Or. 5 2eovr pds 62402 Associate Vica-Preeidsts Arthur ArrO 1014 Woodbrote diud Ant Arnor MI 43103 Russell Kneozqer 2625 5 ShoreisoOd Sno Muaukne WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tiota 51. Ouluth MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanginerood Tr St Joseps Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Oorsent Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crysnol MN 55428 Frequency cooi-dinatoe Pete Waters 117 Cast Main upper Level Northaille Ml 48167 Phone 0ev 313 348-0085 stoning 313 437-4244 visit AMA Headquarters Na tional Center Aeromodeling fantastic Almost everything place function ing everyone looked happy busy Theres Control Line circle parking lot some plaques honor wall entrance look professional can proud AMA Before airplanes museum collection hung high center bay possible fly model space set some records John Worth has 11 seconds handlaunch glider have two minutes 585 seconds rubber power new Manhattan Cabin hung up otherwise Im sure could have done five minutes Ill pay attention partici pants fund raising program get plaques wall names Honor Roll Plaques hundred dollars should sent Vince Mankowski right away still have possession Council meeting dealt exclusively budget creeps upward Some Bits Pieces Chicago area June 9-12 will scene Great Race 83 Sailplanes isdistance twill Contact Dan Pruss 815436-2649 information unique type event deed Speaking unique consider latest project Charles DuVall southern Illinois has put together elapse time meter determine actually much time puts building So times people ask long project takesespecially scale project Most times answer rather wild guess best Charles will know sure now flips starts work off leaves shop goes up 9999 hours should cover projects Since scale buff wonder long will keep meter before destroys dont think could bear learn long really spend model Closing Some new appointments next month Remember Chicopee next month Have helped newcomer month Radio Waves Tn-Village RCers Streamwood IL come some defini tions Ballasta loud explosion Cap Stripto remove ones headgear Pylonall aboard Wash in/Wash outlaundromat schedule tip hat profound thank youmy new headmast photo courtesy Bob Freukes St Louis year first time have spent much time details depth first time ever special meeting sub ject Council doing its job members specially knowledgeable con tribution Ed Izzo report Dennis L Goodrich AMA 32792 Ames IA Heres picture taken after videotaping session WOI-TV Ames Iowa February 10 1983 Members Ames Sundusters am president demonstrated Indoor rubber powered pylon flying use keep up interest during winter segment aired March 12 1983 WOIs public affairs program Iowa Edi tion participated show others club pleased what saw feel have presented aeromodel ing public new pleasant light Part approach suggestion particular form ideal families cause cheap very young can partici pate educational great cabin fever 110 Model Aviation F vvyreslyers Terry Meidrotn talking local youngster through AMA Cub Delta Dart Cant find place leadouts eh club also has signup free instruction trainer films ne youngest winner wouse name daughter Cathy failed get receiving trophy Al Kretz CD LR Host Betty Lou Varnum Mike Ander son Mats Dubberke Tom Bubolz Bret Smith Dave Shavers would like mention Iowa Edition executive producer Betty Lou Varnum biggest fan also loves flying sort deserves special thanks letting us try show modeling Last year went Ida Grove did ten-minute seg ment IMAA Fun Fly Festival very impressed first exposure big time flying Other clubs should afraid ap proach public affairs departments local TV stations always lookout new interesting things especi ally ones come public affairs angle things offer public better way living educating coping Participation within club has good has spurred interest certain junior has brought two boys along him standpoint has great success Mike Anderson spark plug Indoor flying having adapted article Model Airplane News back issue has adapted AMA CL rules fit manner events junior Matt Dubberke re ceived recent notoriety letter editor Model Airplane New& em barrassed find club such low profile invisible now knows us feeding interests best can club has sent letter response MAN editorial Last year made concerted effort find safe place fly RC What found two flying sites power gliders rent-free Needless say requiring AMA Sundusters memberships fly suppose going alienate number folks will think trying exclusive cant see trying protect selves guess Problem Arkansas C txwsan Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vce-Prsedents 2db Friydl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 201 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Honey III 927 Commerce Pleaxannon TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Palmer NC Alboqaerqae NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cx Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sarnlesvile OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinexor Tdm Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 WHAT THRILL get walk proud ly very own AMA National Head quarters Museum building beautiful rolling countryside Reston VA just off highway Washington DC Dulles Airport just far enough west Washington avoid its frantic confusion just far six miles enough east Dulles avoid airport noise such beauti ful setting am inspired corny observe probably close Heaven can get model airplane please believe very eerie feeling because building vision planned plain gray ceiling room Dallas Gaston Hospi tal 10 years ago fact HQ building idea became part plan overcoming what supposed terminal illness appearance plan building indelible mind probably could have walked its interior moved around completely blindfolded course built architects model build ing added familiarity building actually open What thrill Now pray make proudest place aeromod eling world Now rent money will go someone elses pocket Use new building already affect ing us March 19th first Executive Council meeting held new con ference room front building Purpose meeting discuss ap prove 1983 budget long all-day session gave us fine chance try out comfort rooms chairs sure must congratulate whoever picked chairs definitely expensive chairs about comfortable business chairs have encountered sure made long dull meeting endurable might observe chairs thoughtfully carefully chosen AMA HQ staff has probably made good choices everything erse involved Although national action AMA does affect District VIII will try now mention happenings directly concern ing five-state district Some popular activities being planned already action season mall shows weather still de pendable enough invite modelers come distance flying Mall shows during period also great way introduce aeromodeling public com munitys officials mall show also inspires meeings symposiums BS ses sions stir enthusiasm up us also excellent chance exchange technical ideas families meet other am astonished very pleased amount quality both Control Line Indoor flying being generated District VIII Control Line flying almost died out Dallas area old leaders hav ing switched over Radio Control Along came very personable young fellow name Gary Grant fascinated Control Line flying didnt enjoy flying alone Rather fly alone give up flying Gary started recruiting soon club enthusiasts generated lots activity going am proud say bunch teenagers getting involved rather unsuspected problem developed renewed Control Line interest Few hobby dealers carrying Control Line kits accessories manufacturers also backing off being earliest Control Line fliers lucky speak language have connec tions keep good supply hand hobby shop able help new comer technical problems salute Gary Grant putting Control Line back its feet area Control LineWilliam Hess came San Antonio tell San Antonio picking up Control Line part Southwest Model Airplane Championships Labor Day weekend might well have died hadnt offered carry Southwest Model Airplane Championships Meet has held ever since 1938 45 years before Control Line flying radio either al ways traditionally held Dallas until Planesmen Fort Worth took over Free Flight part hold southwest Fort Worth Labor Day weekend Radio Control phase Southwest Cham pionships still held Dallas Indoor flying interest District VIII probably highest level has ever en joyed Monthly gatherings being held Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX attendance growing time two fellows putting gether Ed Turner Jesse Shepherd Ed Free Flight leaders nationally just cant say enough nice things about oldest quietest gentle manly leaders Jesse Shepherd jewel Indoor flying interest fellows have generated has drawn recognized door experts like Stan Chilton way Wichita KS darned Stan didnt set national record gym Bed ford Boys Ranch let make ob servation wind Dallas 35 mph doesnt blow indoors Fred Welsh Flight Training Commit tee Chairman Richardson TX Radio Control Club have seen lot sort effort put out bunch on-their-toes clubs packet Fred brought probably best Ive ever seen beautifully put together covers everything approach finest thing club can both directions other club members newcomer flier club isnt putting out information like should beautiful packet put out Richardson RC club far too expensive send gratis anyone interested will talk see nominal fee can arranged just received excellent newsletter Wings Texas City RC Club leader group must really sumpin because Phil Poffenbarger both President Newsletter Editor obviously strong creative leader well newsletter contained sparkling format assignments responsibilities holding model meet fun fly might contact Phil Poffen barger 2902 Frostwood Circle Dickinson TX 77539 photocopy information Congrats Texas City RC Club Aeromodelingthe pursuit happiness **** now**** txlxradx e Knsas e Nebraska C Nxttlt Oakxta C South Dakota IXWyxming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaeocieee Vice-Presidenna Robert Bell 2622 5 Coffmae, Casper VVY 82601 Ed Cam 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 C Stanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th Sn Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mantern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts BiBS Cloadax Sidax PaIls SD 57103 Frequeascy Cocedinetor Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly P1 Denver CO 80220 Phone Day 3031 761-5900 Evening 303 757-4082 Congratulations modelers Grand Junction CO becoming AMA Chartered Club No 1124 1983 Randy Smith June 1983 111 club secretary shares group has some really good fliers its hard get out side fliers Visit fly Grand Junction held fun fly last Sunday Febru ary featured Sweet Stick models held Whitewater Dragstrip-paved run way pit area Ken Pedersen CD event would like send newsletters contact Grand Junction Modelers may contact Randy Smith 403 Bristol Ct. Grand Junction CO 81501 Associate VP Ed Cox Kansas sends following info Fliers area Gordon City La Cygne KS take note Garden City has new club Sand Hill Fliers Gary Joy President club 14 members Gary feels other fliers area may looking friendship flying activity now offered organization Contact Gary Joy 314 No 10th South Apt Garden City KS 67846 Ray Shields LaCygne KS writes new activity area farm near Linn-Miami County line Highway 69 several fliers area Ray looking Ray has both RC full-size landing strip farm Sounds like plenty room Contact Ray Shields Rt 1 LaCygne KS 66040 Good flying guys thanks info Ed Cox way Garden City southwest Kansas La Cygne close Missouri border south Kansas City about 50-60 miles Donald Pemberton Wichita KS has sent letter update rundown activities area reports Air Capitol Eagles Air Show Team No 121 busy planning 83 show season operate basically central Kansas can travel other areas within reason time permits Contact Don 9112 Hickory Lane Wichita KS 67212 Don also reports Wichita RC Club has announced 2nd Annual Jumbo RC fly-in May 7-8 Pattern meet June 25-26 2nd Annual Aviation Day program August 14 Sailplane contest September11 still plan having annual Pylon Racing event annual picnic fun fly Sounds great may wish contact Wichita RC Club Presidint Ron Wilford Guess youll have contact Ron through Dons address didnt include report Rons name didnt show up latest microfiche AMA membership Ron Wil ford may wish contact AMA HQ check Carol Merfeld re 83 mem bership Probably some minor hitch safe may wish check out HQ Contact Jerry Carley regarding May 7-8 Jum bo Fly-In 1-316/524-6654 Don reported several past events volunteered AVP needed appreciated Don dont get volun teers pay good too Thanks letter Don opportunity see new AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA past weekend March 19-20 know AMA members will proud have part organization too can visit new Headquarters building Im sure Vince Mankowski will sharing opportunity contribute Phase II Building Fund toward reducing mortgage building Id urge consider contribu tion some new really nice pins patches will available Watch opportunity soon Arizona vrnra r Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Amciate Vka-Prssdenta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevele CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Ileynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St. Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Wastty Chula Vista CA 92011 Praquency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Pair Oakv CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 report being written Florida Im back cape again launch ofTRWs satellites Space Shuttle what better thing tend Pattern meet headed south attend meet put Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS two-day Pattern meet directed Ted McKerchner weather didnt cooperate front moved through causing cold blustery conditions meet hit heavy rain around noon Sun day good revisiting club last tended Quickie 500 meet put 1978 Saw several familiar faces yet another weekend went over Orlando run four-mile race local running club putting ran pun tended Nordic Glider team member Jim Bradley also competing Jim lives Orlando can fly circles around Nordic can beat him footrace though does turn decent time Ive appointed new AVP Hawaii Hes no stranger competitors name Al Tuttle As columnist can see Im going like Al asked him thumb nail sketch himslef article sent enough info fill entire allotted space promised Al familiar Cape Canaveral area having spent over 20 years missile busi ness Al lived Cape area nine years Hes flown various types models except helicopters CL FF first loves migrated Pattern Quarter Midget racing Hes member USPJA CD Al says activity Maui lives almost 100% RC power glider club process being formed Maui Contact Al info Al sent lots Ive lot cover month must move reading Silent Flyer newsletter South Bay Soaring Society located near San Jose ran across article showing club kept flying site members flying sand dunes eroding badly Parks Depart ment closing activities club formed committee work Parks Department formulated way save dunes First walkway sand ladder con structed parking area top dune cut random access top Next windfences erected across old pathways new path Finally pilots platform built spectator bench installed nearby Straw mulched bare sand spots What really gets attention done $200 Parks Depart ment preparing restore adjacent dune cost $50000 Good job SBSS now have fine site Sunset Beach Another club San Fernando Valley Radio Control Flyers reports too improving its flying site its own expense members fly Sepulveda Basin site Marty Mallow member club wrote saying club provided pipe bring water pit area infield being plowed up order install sprink ler system plant grass also intend install sun shade roof over pit area clubs expense San Fernando Valley Foundation tax deductible donations can made has established monies will used better site Later year theyll host Pattern meet Attend see fruits labor AVP Sacramento area Bob Kampmann reports theres some low-key Indoor flying Sierra College gym Rocklin fly December through April 2nd 4th Sundays 1 pmto 5 pm know information little late year its good know recent ninth annual Astro Electric Championships nearly $2000 worth mer chandise awarded 62 con testants made 83 entries 39 trophies shoot Larry Jolly field day entered six events four firsts second fourth Electric stay may way fly power future Noise problem planes Mike Lee Phoenix AVP wrote Denver Im has travel Mike reports attendance up 112 Model Aviation LR GLA J Holcomb Super Lucky Fly II 0 Jorden Big Stick 0 Jorden Strikemaster W DeCamp Kouger 1W DeCamp Dirty Birdy CM Hamilton Hooker CM Hamilton Cricket CM Hamilton Aero master Too R Hall Mach R Hall Super Duper Joy Stick R Hall Photo R Hall Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unlets writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel years version Southwest Regionals Buckeye AZ meet over 25 years oid now still strong Mike reports Sun Valley Flyers SVF Phoenix have new paved runway Its 60 x 500 feet SVF put many months hard work raising funds site finest Arizona photo below shows Mike instructing ROTC students Cactus High School Phoenix aerodynamics Mike has plaid shirt students have new flying program eager learn about aircraft Mike looks hes showing bank plane wish columns easy prepare leave much stuff out Mike sent other pictures Ill work space permits booth has busy traveling around Drop line could use would like address club drop line shouldnt Florida forever THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainociasa VIce-PrmidnU Al Culver 1607 S von Elm 1 Pocanelto 1083201 Simon Droete Box 58 Broedniew MT 59015 Gory Ft Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Joneeu AK 99801 Dane Mullmns 15859 Palatine Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickobarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilne P0 Box 623 Klometh Fells OR 97601 chick Young 29020 1st Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 95003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Mel St Redmond WA 98052 Frequaficy Coerdinesar obert Belch 15439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 hone 1503 761-5103 Just got word Boeing Hawks ponsoring first ever Scale Contest ly.In Bob Bailey wrote will cale Saturday May 7 Open Scale 1yIn Sunday May 8 Register starting am both days Hawks field Kent emember 7296 forbidden fre uency Seattle area 7224 uestionable Barnstormers Bi-Plane Contest July changed involve Scale types ith small bonus Bi-Planes later NWSS will hold Soaring meet Red tond field May 7-8 May Fly oaring Contest will followed Soaring leet Eugene 14th May lay 28-29 NWSS will host Soaring con tst Spokane Hawks will have Soar ig meet Kent June 4-5 June 18 Portland will meet run NWSS/NSS understand latest Soar ing song Gorilla Dreams Anyway get glider go meet Since will probably read after fact F500 Pylon Racing Champs held May 1 Kent Hawks will sponsor race June 18-19 QM F500 Saturday Fl Sunday Dont forget best Float Plane Fun Fly July 2-3 Haystack Res just south Madras OR Motels town camping site go enjoy Another contest enjoy will 13th Annual Chelan Air Fair put Red Apple Fliers Wenatchee Two days July 910 will hold classes Pattern Sport Giant Scale Randy Brawley CD ad vises free camper parking great scenery large paved runway attend Sounds Jike great weekend CL enthusiasts should trek Eugene May 28-29 Northwest Champs Right airport theyve got great place contest excellent out question kinds CL stuffCarrier Stunt Balloon Bust Combat Racing mention few go fast clip things slow down fine get-together Satur day night great time friends flying Remember SRACs May Fly May 28-30 clubs Can will late July early August SRAC also talking about T-6 racing along several other clubs possible enough interest T-6 racing get district-wide thing going have thoughts let know speaking low cost racing dont forget Super Sport races run several clubs southern Oregon Simple rules cheap equipment seem like way go interested contact Dick Wickline get particulars As recall Jim Trump Benton Co group got S/S racing going can supply info well May 14-15 days Zillah Valley Aero Modelers Volcano Fun Fly Always first-rate contest also great time sit around swap lies field tops camping grass ever growing strip asphalt fly MRRCS scheduled have Pat tern Scale meet Puyallup Jurte 4-5 dont have particulars contact Bob Pfeiffer details next Pattern contest will Zillah hosted VAM June 18-19 got letter Mark Peterson Scobey MT about efforts organize club Mark enclosed poster about lecture show n tell presentation made troduce modeling good folk Scobey What outstanding idea anyone close can give support aid Mark please since can use help can get Really its people like Mark such great positive enthusiasm make hobby enjoyable Helena Flying Tigers Uncontest will May 14-15 Bring anything fly fun no entry fee just come enjoy Big Bird enthusiasts will have Fly-In MRRCS field Puyallup July 16-17 Hosted Puget Sound Rocs will low-key eventfly and/or talk no pressure first annual event has camping space field Al Alman tells will food supplied reasonable cost six-channel Futaba will raffled off bring biggie mingle long marking calendar remember OMAS-1 will have its second annual fly-in about August 20-21 first event ex cellent can look forward next Bruce Carson wrote Breshears put Delta Dart contest Spokane No info about ceiling height high time Joe Foxs 38 seconds Gil Horstman prom ised have outdoor mass launch Delta Darts annual JSB Scale meet Isnt amazing what some RC clubs get involved Pennyplanes anyone Barons will host Scale Internats June 1012 Deer Park field Last year around 20 entries year could much bigger since no competition FAI Internats last year As far know Strat-O-Bats arent getting much action Pacific Ace Challenge Pitysounds like good idea Also RAG meet will May 1 before will read its back fun games Army over Harts Lake site Misery Meet shifted Hillsboro combined NorWester monthly contest next NorWester monthly will held May 15 probably will Hills boro site should check out first some word about access Boardman OR bombing range FF site Only 15000 acres some wild hazards Dave Hagen put 2710 Albany Fl D meet Since Dominas record 2603 Dave clear national record hand didnt file because thought needed another timer will again MARCS will have fun fly May 22 Scale meet June 26 club field Marymoor Park look forward Sportsman Race July 23 recall anything flies can entered handicapping system less swift Theres hope Are aware show teams Dis trict XI has have feeling out aware existence have two teams go out put flying demonstrations front millions people year value PR work enormous potential audience includes citizen district older team headquar tered Spokane other located Everett point dont know booked solid think might event can used further hobby contact teams ask could put show Both groups outstanding flying demonstrations can really wow crowd Idaho Symposium April 30/ May 1 Boise 7th will BARKS race BARKS field Q-500 possibly T-6 races 15th Pocatello will Q-500 1AA races possibility T-6 racing 21st Boise will fun fly BARKS field beginning noon new organization Idaho called Idaho Scale Squadron Its purpose s promote Scale modeling have several meets throughout year organization deserves support participation May 28 29 club will sponsor meet Pocatello attend Also May 28 29 Treasure Valley Pylon Racing Association will have its annual Q-500 Fl race Caidwell now THINK SAFETY HAPPY FLYING June 1983 113 SHARING IS THE BEST OF ALL REWARDS now like quote letter modeler southern gentleman friend beginner GEORGE PERRYMAN Smyrna GA. no longer beginner himself Georges message REAL enjoy ment modelers ALL ages build ing flying model airplanes found not-too-complicated rubber-powered Free Flight models quote enjoy Junior Flight column efforts reach modelers may just young years older modelers turning simple rubber gliders discovering what have known years models FUN really Hundreds possibly thousands Radio Control fliers now flying simple rubber ships Now have graduated Im just beginning 45th contest season probably will never again have like 1982 flew nothing rubber made 29 firsts 11 different events entered 14 events Lincoln AMA Nationals won nine firsts mostly simple rubber stuff As wind tunnel model designer Lockheed have work 10 hours day usually six days week So cuts modeling some Maybe time time can include few things have helped over years No knows everything about facet modeling sharing best rewards Enclosed plc fun mod els made over thousand flights 30 hours total flight time before lost never much fun last ed long did Ed enclosed check $1000 join BAMA * ** hear loud clear George Yes indeed sport model whether rubber electric gasoline powered what long remember cherish contest events found such models over country welcome member BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Association look forward receiving hints ideas other modelers too may want contribute Seaglen Model Co recent W RAM Show White Plains NY past February ran old friend Massachusetts manning what interesting booths entire show Glenn ORoak used fly models together Bostons junior Aviation League ly goes back before AMA Glenn along wife Celia thats Seaglen comes producing very nice line 30 wingspan models So far include four super scale models Lambert Monocoup Cessna C34 Rearwin Speedster Fairchild 24 . high wing monoplanes good flying character istics 4 Seaglen Model Cos 30 span Pacific Ace kit want stress most. particular ly time Pacific Ace model kit fits perfectly Don Ross Extravaganza contest talked about two issues ago course 1983 model Black Bullet will events Pacific Ace too ageless designs will go forever Send 20c stamped self-addressed en velope Seaglen catalogue Write Glenn ORoak SEAGLEN MODEL CO Box 123 Plympton MA 02367 Don Ross himslef gives stamp ap proval Pacific Ace kit costs $750 flying scale kits cost $1000 f 0 Dont pass up kits best buys around igned fly. fly. FLY Balsa Props As promised heres allbalsa prop indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model 3 blades simple flat sheets inch wide two quarter inches long thirty-second inch thick No difficulty cutting out sanding smooth work pulling plane ward hub heart prop must neat job making hub blades attach no problem make sloppy hub. make slop py airplane First mark center rse 1 inch end fway side Push pin right straight down through stick will hole prop shaft should done accurately three inch long one-eighth square-hub marked off oneinch sections Cut away half material outer portions indicated Get off les going right way. sure material cut off forms neat 450 angle Dont figure making hubs thats Make several ROY poor ones Break up perfect will tempted use As matter fact should de stroy parts model feel come up best possible s way improve propellers next month. JOIN BAMA TODAY Beginning Aero Modelers Association membership covers period during 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published fee membership $10 please pay check may forwarded attention Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 114 Model Aviation U Io FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 George Perryman displays favorite ginners model neither too complex
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents 1983 Nomination Procedures AMA Bylaws revised 1982 provide three year elected officer terms instead two changes include adoption various standing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization operation Among standing rules involving AMA Nomina tions Committee procedures making nominations AMA officers being elected year 1983 will electing AMA Presi dent Vice-Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three year terms beginning 1984 Note during bylaws transition Executive Vice-President formerly called Secretary/Treasurer Vice-Presidents Districts 3 7 11 will have terms extended year through 1984 procedures nomination will follows NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 Composition a All 11 Vice-Presidents sit Nominating Committee will constitute Committee total b Members Nominating Committee shall barred becoming nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same district absent Vice-President has permission writing vote telegram absent Vice-President will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex-offi cio member neither may Executive VicePresident nor Executive Director member Committee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Com mittee shall elected among VicePresidents Vice-Presidents majori ty vote b The current AMA President absence Executive Vice-President will call meeting order Once chairman Nominating Committee elected President EVP will relinquish chair leave meeting 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed written minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive VicePresident meeting chairman Executive Director full written report meeting results voting procedures 48 hours after adjournment 4 Meeting Conduct a The President EVP shall open meeting preside Vice-Presidents elect chairman b newly elected chairman shall dis miss President EVP Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior to covening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter ac ceptance candidate must file AMA Headquarters prior meeting cause Nominating Committee scheduled meet July 31 deadline nomina tion receipt AMA Headquarters close business Monday July 18 6 Selection Nominees a Limited three 3 upon ballot elective office b The assembly shall examine evaluate discuss written proposals candi dacy office see 5 nomination let ters shall read aloud Recording Secretary c The discussion period shall limited ten 10 minutes per candidate d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except 34 vote against may withold incumbents name ballot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per person per ballot b Oral voting shall district starting District 1 progressing numerically ascending sequence through District 11 desired voting secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting issue shall precede voting other nominees see 6d Voting placing nominees ballot shall follow sequence President Execu tive Vice-President Vice-Presidents d When three names nomi nated elimination will simple majority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chairman may move nomination acclamation continued page 104 June 1983 101 ACADEMY OF MODEL 1810 Samuel Morse Dr AERONAUTICSJ Reston VA 22090 World s L rqe S rn Organization NC Glitch Postcard hope Radio Control enthusiasts read pages 103-1 04 May 1983 issue Model Aviation article AMAs Frequency Coordinator intro duction new volunteer job will benefit RC fliers article spoke about tools will enable District Frequency Coordi nator DFC job stated postcard would quick simple way get RC interference information DFC Inserted issue ModelAviation between pages 58-59 will find pre printed postcard can use has spaces filled init very important complete blanks DFC build useful file will help RC fliers district needs good information Dont neglect details have interfer ence report make Note Additional copies RC Interference Report Card available upon request AMA HQ please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope request Carry reporting card field box pre-addressed DFC 1 5c stamp applied have interference problem whether think could coming strong commercial legitimate signal other source please note facts field way home drop completed post card mailbox current information better can help address DFC shown VPs column heading month Model Aviation district-wide collection data will help build good picture activity area might affect achieve best selection channels region DFC needs input system over AMA district serves end result can list RC frequencies area have best odds being free interference Synopsis-i 983 Budget Meeting March 19 Reston VA first AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Head quarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeilI Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President 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 Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Lang worthy NAA Executive Director Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Voislavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Frank Ehling John Preston Dis trict IV AVP Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave brief presentation during stated 1983 budget re vised HQ since January should opinion cut further area Executive Director advised 1983 revised budget projected 88000 members budget reflects accurate information previously available January Anaheim meeting noted 1983 revised budget balanced budget modest surplus agreed consensus go through proposed budget line line Following reported items upon Council took action 1 Rent Executive Director reported Aerospace Education Association desirous renting surplus office space indeed has already presented check After discussion approved unanimously District X abstained Executive Director authorized pursue rent offer AEA commit commit according judgement 2 Postage & Freight Several Council mem bers noted needing receive mail HQ once week others want mail sent occurs decided con tinue present mailing practice Council wishing separate treatment should direct HQ writing 3 Museum namin8 curator since Frank Ehlings retirement will taken up regular April meeting meantime motion approved museum initially funded $10000 $5000 applied toward curators annual salary second $5000 towards museum oper ating expenses eight against 3 5 1 2 9 4 EVP Pres seven ED 11 8 10 NAA 6 7 4 Public Relations PR budget noted very conservative Mr Styles requested consider April presentation up additional $10000 other PR projects beyond currently budgeted 5 Officer Service item encompasses costs Council meetings travel motion future Council meetings held Headquarters National Center Aeromodeling purpose reducing officer travel costs unless otherwise decided 2/3 vote approved two 3 4 eight against 2 9 5 10 8 6 1 11 three abstained EVP NAA ED Most Council members felt meetings should rotated around country noted way economize could limiting meet ings four year 6 Committees Ed Izzo chairman Noise Committee requested reducing $5000 budgeted figure $3000 accepted Frequency Committee request insert Interference Report Cards Model v/a t/on approved expenses deducted Frequency Committee budget approved unanimously add $2000 budget meeting Safety Committee 7 Professional Fees EVP request ed look various levels audits land costs same what would required connection building loan order possibly reduce costs currently annual major expense 8 Computerization Long discussion held present computer capabilities future plans noted accounting department badly need modern equipment should proceed current updating intentions Carl Maroney asked document what HQ has done will concerning computer systems future Council members will have concise comprehensive background information 9 Model Aviation ad-rep com mission arrangement Model vi at/on discussed no action taken change present policy established publisher 10 Investment Income Council ad vised Mr Worth seek recommendation donor stock make keep sell decision donation has al tripled value past year 11 Budget Status Having gone through entire income expenses line line no change totals approved unanimously budget presented March 19 1983 Council meeting adopted 12 Employee Loan Request Due Reston move DC employee has en countered hardships requested loan request approved unanimously loan accordance HQ established policy 13 Future Meetings addition previously approved April 30 Council meeting held Reston VA approved annual Nominating Committee meet ing Nats Executive Council meeting held conjunction time date convenient majority Council 11 2 10 6 1 5 11 ED 2 9 EVP 8 1 against 4 approved unanimously Nominating Committee meeting held Nats Sunday July 31 700 pm Council meeting held Monday August 1 900 am meeting adjourned 710 pm having session other meals breaks since 9 am Note 1983 budget anticipates sur plus $70920 year end based estimated 6% increase membership 88502 total income $2838728 cluding Model v/at/on magaizne total expenses $2767808 copy budg et available request AMA HQ J Worth Executive Director Museum Status Report February 19 Headquarters staff moved its new facility Reston marked major step toward realization major objectivesthe AMA model mu seu m new headquarters building de signed John Hunton highly respected architect within Washington area also accomplished modeler basic building consists three two-story modules measuring approximately 75 ft 30 ft joined inner corners providing central triangular shaft atrium consist ing just under 3000 sq ft26 ft high will museum Exhibits will dis played means polished aluminum ver tical trees capable handling up 42 models along conventional wall dis plays ceiling-suspended models Highly delicate objects such Indoor models small very valuable engines early radio equip ment trophies etc will housed glass dis play cases Prior retirement Frank Ehling solic ited donations promi nent American modelers primarily requesting models historical significance response has encouraging meantime already have several Dr Walt Goods models typifying development radiocontrolled flight special collection late Howard McEntee AMA has also fortunate receive Russ Berrara collec tion encompasses entire spectrum modeling have awaiting shipping instructions very generous donations have offered please patient us will request shipment just soon display facilities available target date still stands firm 1 September 1983 however hope have quite respectable growing display will make trip museum well worthwhile modelers plan ning visit us summer Additionally would like have opinions sug gestions keeping mind must finest presentation model aviation tory world As donations received anticipate will considerable amount re pair restorative work necessary would like follow lead Experimental Aircraft Association deligated some its exacting restorations various chap ters throughout country Think about club officers group would care take projectsin field expertisewhich would ensure meeting very high standards necessary exhi bits would like hear will discuss detail later time what better way can modelers made realize truly museum HurstG Bowers MA Museum Coordinator 102 Model Aviation rPresidnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NOMINATION TIME time has again rolled around nomi nation officers 1983 elections serve 1984 through 1986 year offices President Vice-Presients Districts 1 5 9 up election None cumbents will automatically placed ballotyou must nominate must accept before Nominating Committee can consider inclusion ballot nominations must received Head quarters 15 days prior Nominating Committee meeting will ac cepted Sit down now nominate favorite choice AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION seems good bit confusion about item Safety Code relative aircraft identification really quite simple MUST have AMA number aircraft name address air craft qualify insurance event accident Some models excluded requirement ONLY types listed code basic reason simply identi fication event accident Now know everyone basically honest would consider cheating dont Yet have incidents past accidents happening owner aircraft sim ply walking away disclaiming ownership cause did want get involved other SUSPECTED incidents accident happened involving aircraft longing non-AMA member buddy AMA member claimed flying aircraft just get insurance protection certainly recognize can some unclear situations let discuss some clubs hold auctions can both sell buy models Suppose buy auction has original owners AMA number painted wing What Well best way repaint wing too much trouble least place name address securely inside fuselage Might well include date bought plane next model bought Mono Kote-type lettering numbers fix problem small can Freon spray will helpful peeling process will affect adhesive back pres sure sensitive Mono Kote allow careful removal secondary cleaning residual adhesive using lacquer thinner will complete job allowing subsequent application own AMA numbers Perhaps difficult problem will face helping another modeler trim out ship instructing him own airplane problem both AMA members insurance will apply both long aircraft has identification reflecting ownership hope foregoing clears up some questions have arisen subject doesnt raise questions answers entire issue just veri fying ownership QUOTABLE QUOTE perseverance snail reached ark BUOG ETS March 19 Executive Council met new Headquarters building Reston VA go over budget ensure membership received value dollar dues can assure worthwhile effort giving Council member much better insight real costs associated operating Academy discussed line ex pense area major line income area dollar overall reduction made budget presented us meeting Too budget plan expenditure effort willMUST made reduce actual expenditure still providing necessary member ship services challenge laid shoulders Executive Director will closely monitored Council good job has done past expect nothing less year VERY sensitive issue discussed will course interest memberthe prognosis dues crease MIGHT needed much Executive Director based prior knowl edge experience suggested Coun cil should expect have address issue 1984 effect 1985 dues year much best guess time $5 increase $35 might alternative 1984 members past two years have offered $2 discount $28 instead $30 member renewed before December 15 suspect similar situa tion would applicable required dues increase 1985 such might have pay $30 instead $35 renew early reason can allow discount receiving money early allows us vest capital needed early year gain income investments simple economics requires very close monitoring people quite well accomplished Gisele Jackson FREQUENCY REPORTING Now have new RC frequen des new task becomes monitoring problems reporting solutions better accomplish situation Frequency Com mittee has recommended use report card filled out flier experiencing interference mailed Frequency Coordinator district coordinator will assess problem using charted information get response back flier clubs area well coordi nating data Frequency Commit tee chairman flier though should reasonably certain problem interference equipment-related trouble other hand should hesitate send card suspect interference have no equipment such scanner veri fy situation Remember prime reasons such plethora channels can select among several will clear area As cards will next issue Model viation along description use Additional cards can obtained AMA Headquarters DO BUILD/FLY am asked kind question times meetings shows swer definitely YES After what sport/hobby about what got involved politics AMA spare time lvement keeps bank account low tide Sure build past winter squeezed out enough time build two airplanes finish started friend What Two sailpianes electric powered type fly Last year managed enter two contests also managed place second fourth other too bad limited amount flying time get year also managed complete requirements LSF Level 3 Now can just remember send qualification form. THE SHOWSEASON can tell flying season getting close annual trade shows begin again attended WRAM Show Feb ruary very impressed size crowd attendance fine dis plays models As usual manufacturers abundance new products abound ed Attempting list new products will left others two items particu larly impressed Litco gyro kind stabilizer heli copters sensitive nearly unbelievableNow lam helicopter flier nor know anything sensitivity similar products market heli copters line take good look product suspect item may have other applications such keeping wings level Pattern ship possibly keep nose level sailpianes hmmm other product impressed brand new application CO2 very fertile mind Bob Davis diesel conversion man has adapted com pressed gas principal Cox 020 developed associated charging system flight gas storage system quite develop ment knowing past trends convert ing larger larger engines diesel should long before pumps gases continued next page June 1983 103 Presidents Corner continued 60 or 90 even. GADS Another approach quiet flight What next Bob FAI CL Plans proceeding well FAI Con trol Line team selection meets four groups nearly ready go Two years ago Combat plans set stepped direct other three selection meets would Nats popular directive allto point CL Aerobatics within 30 days completed necessary arrange ments agreed t6 plans year Combat again ready except finals site selection has yet con firmed TSC writing Aero batics Team Race going Dayton 01-I Speed will utilize split site concept Merced CA probably Dayton am overjoyed split-site concept have approved basis eight out 14 participants voted go way sad part years Speed team selection fierce compe titors Charlie Lieber does plan compete place team Truly unfor tunate knowing reason decision can say Qiarlie best you will missed Hope see back hunt 1985 Executive VFs Report Jim McNeilI AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Secretary/Treasurer-Executive Vice-President responsibility bring following report An unprecedented special Council meeting held new Reston VA home last week sole purpose examining 1983 money budget Because AMA has become multi-million dollar businessmade up mainly Comptroller Giselle Jack son Executive Director John Worth predicated upon 85000 membership predictIon 1983 budget predicts some $70000 surplus year No dues increase envisioned immediate future Some grumblings heard dedi cated Council members January Cali fornia Council meeting over various aspects spending hence special meeting new AMA Headquarters Mention made other might slashed expense sheet also magazine outside advertising policy modi fied After long day end almost nothing reduced budget pro jection magazine mode advertising left untampered fact some thought given increasing some pro grams particularly public relations 1Salaries gone over particu larity 2Our new telephone system computer ized automatically pick cheapest meth od route handling long distance calL 3Membership handling now more computerized initial outlay computer service quite large 4Qiartered word processing data processing also becoming computerized 5The PR budget 1983 $47500 view unusually fine job being done Geoff Styles discussion centered around rais ing allocation 6Office supplies/stationery up due business workload also now pay State Virginia sales tax 7A new data processing system also coming under computer umbrella 8A $46190 cost set aside sending model airplane teams international compe tition Europe elsewhere 9One biggest expenses insur ance Due some 1982 bad accidents an. trict VPs present doing fine job representing people back home districts way dues money talking about money Academy Model Aero nautics have questions about part budget manner money being handled write John Worth AMA HQ write Birming ham will answer inquiry Thank attention See next month iunpredictable nature insurance com panies leery booking AMA old rate Today cover first $100000 claim ourselves insurance company steps above $100000 10An outside ad representative soliciting magazine ads 15% commission examined decision made tamper successful combination area T T Nominations continued page 101 8 FinalizatiOn Proceedings Recording Secretarys report see 3c shall submitted Vice-Presidents 15 days meeting comments corrections approval report must approved 3/4 attendees meeting Vice-Presidents proxies 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will adjourn meeting Notice Members-Donut Send Money Election Balloti Several dozen membership renewals mailed last December 1982 have just delivered us Unfortunately renewals sent firm auditors counts election ballots AMA spite fact two envelopes different addresses membership renewal other voting included membership renewal package convenience members ballots renewals sent envelope auditors post office box rather AMA HQ compounding errors particu lar envelopes arrived Washington Post Office after election deadline re mained post office box until March box rental period expired result members tempted renew before end 1982 mailing auditors address did re ceive 1983 licenses until March also missed getting several issues magazine Corrective action has since taken such memberships have now processed letter explanation sent members affected notice suggest 1984 members pay careful attention instruc tions contained renewal packages similar situation can prevented goal give members good service have get mail before can process Well try remind everyone next fall about problem can avoid next year 104 Model Aviation ne two young ladies help keep Model Aviation magazine atloat Ms Andrea Peterson L person workproofreader production assistant etc Mrs Johnnie Shipley RI handles Plans Service orders production AMA News customer billing typesetting AMA News Competition Newsletter such miscellaneous chores producing Nats entry form updating national records type whew Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Together Nats Ever since days Navy hosted National Model Airplane Championships has great difficulty finding sites Nats events would same airfield too far away other 1983 however thesituation has improved greatly example both Indoor Outdoor Free Flight events will same field RC Control Line events fact RC Soaring Helicopter events will else will five miles away Indoor site will big hangar right Westover Air Force Base means will within walking distance other events base Similarly Out door FF events will visible other events base Indoor events incidental ly will have three official days instead usual two plus several days un official events Thus indoor flying will possible week long RC Soaring/Helicopter site huge grounds Smith & Wesson plant south Westover within view Interstate Highway 291 just couple miles Nats HQ intersection 1-291 1-90 Massachusetts Pike locations together hotels college dorms within few miles other means Nats activity wihtin 15 mintues other Its shaping up close-in happy Nats aided great Air Force coopera tion Westover Air Force Base will include final weekend full-scale static flying show Add first annual AMA convention activities HQ hotel promises fantastic week model aviation Plan now whether intend fly will plenty see participate entered contest ROAR Says Thanks. letter Gary Keyes Model Racing ProductsUSA shows appreciation RC model car boat people concerning AMAs recent success FCC would like take opportunity thank efforts obtaining much needed new RC frequencies AltFough fly model aircraft am avid RC car sometime boat racer ROAR does have financial human resources accomplish such grand goals think speak RC car boat enthu siasts extending sincere gratitude AMA efforts behalf No Club Charter Can Costly. Omahawks RC Club Nebraska has hit suit asking $50000 damages relating noise complaints club chartered about half club members belonged AMA lack chartering full AMA membership apparently due belief AMA insur ance would have protected club AMAs insurance says otherwise Omahawks RC organization member Academy Model Aeronautics would provide Defense coverage pay damages would result legal liability concerning suit members sued individually insurance policy would defend pay ny judgement against would liable pur pose Academy Model Aeronautics Legal Liability insurance insure its mem bers clubs Academy damages resulting being legally liable meantime club has spent about $3000 date legal expenses expects spend least much have started legal defense fund asking donations anyone interested helping AMA will forward checks made out Omahawks RC Inc help fund drive short sympathetic have pay bills date watching suit developments help what ways can unable anywhere near much might have possible club chartered sad part costs unnecessary except charter member ship fees could would have covered message clear AMA does pro vide liability protection belong June 1983 105 Bob Aberle received anuus old aii y aboveJ WRAM Show February 27 outstanding work during past few years Chairman AMAs RC Frequency Committee AMAs new PR Blimp R becoming familiar sight trade shows Made Peck-Polymers stands out high above exhibits make easy find AMA booth Shown photo taken WRAM Show White Plains NY Connecticut Maine actrosetlo 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aasociats VicePreeidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner MC 04345 Don Kraffn PD Box 1828 73 Heritage Lo. Dumbory MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06860 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher So Welpole MA 02181 NATS UPDATE new Soaring site has approved acquired approximately six miles Westover Field previously scheduled University Massachusetts Amherst now set flying activities will either Westover within six-mile limit dont believe has other Nats site have able fly such close proximity quite pleased receive Governor Massachusetts Honorable Michael Dukakis proclamation declaring month July Model Aviation Month HOW TO ENTER THE NATS am often asked question enter Nats Well its very simple out lined below 1 Send self-addressed envelope AMA requesting Nationals Entry Form 2 Fill out blank send entry fee AMA Headquarters before July 1 3 Voilayou entered ALL have show up compete SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING held special Council Budget Meeting Washington new National Center Aeromodeling member AMA can very proud functional beautiful facility Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director spent time building project owe Vince vote thanks job well done Getting back budget meeting first time such meeting has taken place members Council department heads Academy re viewed line item detail VP better understanding cost elements AMA department heads asked explain portions budget being first time review such undertaken details what went budget analyzed questionable areas explained sum up expense portion budget approved indicating surplus approxi mately $70000 approved capital expenditures consisted mainly computer peripheral equipment capi tal budget $60000 slated review approval next Council meeting held April 30 bottom line 1983 will operating break-even budget must keep mind some capital expenditures will one-time costs MAINE MODEL EXPO asked attend Maine Model Club Association meeting held Augusta ME March 6 Maine Model Association organized last year Expo ac tivity interest has continued grow 145 people attendance well two model manufacturers John Grigg AMA President also attandance both gave presentation Acade district activities Maine Model Association made up nine area clubs noted activi ty calendar has significantLy increased area indicates additional new members flying activities 1983 recog nized time facility rather crowded therefore planning enlarged Expo 1984 new location LR Bill Gagne SecretarylTreaSUrer Lou Bannister President Scott Bolduc Field Marshall Sky Streakers Modelers Club Don Krafft Associate VP looking new frequencies has made outline showing potential problem areas between cer tain frequencies anyone interested obtaining information may write Don will pleased pass See Nats New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Ainociat Vice-Presidents Fete Bianchini 2605 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney Sn. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreinch 9 Willow Ane. Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Jraochkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2 schenectady NY 12309 Lon Seuter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenlo NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehtich Form Rd Hickenrlle NY 1801 Second District Thoughts take dim view candidates office another make campaign PROMISES Unless 106 Model Aviation Dennis Folsom AVP Communications Coordinator Maine Model Club Asso ciation LI Frank Rende Executive Director Second Annual Maine Model Aircraft Expo Changing guard AMA President John Grigg rt gives new AMA RC Frequency Chairman George Myers also MAs Radio Technique columnist official badge position former Chairman Bob Aberle center looks Occasion WRAM Show White Plains New York February 26 LR Harry Peddle Secretary Sam Wade President Errol Heath Treasurer Kennebec Valley Model Aviators elected official sole control ma chinery will enable him deliver promised item impossible guarantee its materialization am sure agree Much preferred think state ment AIMS GOALS achieved benefit electorate firm un relenting drive accomplish such objectives During terms office have informed things believed would best serve AMA member AMA very own organization see two inseparable hold different view would inevitably result untenable conflict interest Prior last years election example circulated list certain particular GOALS opinion should concentrate upon achiev ing Some have already become reality others pending still others way becoming fact rather fancy Two matters demanding early attention listed Greater Restraint Dues Increases Needed Budgetary Reforms Whether coincidence other wise Executive Council meeting new home Reston VA next weekend announced purpose examining AMA Budgeting Methods Procedures eye toward putting sense hopefully fewer dollars AMA Ex penditures column pursuit objective PROMISE bound brighten outlook us seeking keep lid Dues-Increase Syndrome seems infect some policymakers periodically S-O-S ie Surmounting SNAFUI note just-received copy Trans mitter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers announcement requires im mediate attention Editor Ed Runkel writes starters Id like remind third annual AMA sanctioned contest held Jamesburg Sunday May 15th Keep mind plug contest outsiders ever get chance SNAFU AMA Headquarters due moving new headquarters left advertisement out latest Model v/at/on magazine Con test Calendar need word mouth can get event l Ed best effort make amends unintentional SNAFU put will June issue Model vi at/on scheduled reach members between April 27 May 4 about 11 days before meet WRAM 15 1983 version eager ly-awaited annual spectacle has now taken its well-earned place annals model aviation history now RC enthu siasts contemplating next years repeti tion yearly treat two shots will show WHY meh women ana cniloren West chester Radio Aero/Modelers did themselves proud usual making years offering greatest Though full-fledged member club took active personal part year nuts bolts phases 1 Setting up 2 Participating finally 3 Dismantling juggernaut Aeromodejing Show Biz During show pleasure helping Chuck Auerbach Tony Tartaglia Delta Dart pro gram enjoyed minute hour youngsters really sharp needed very little guidance shots Chuck writer looking over shoulders some regrettable reason picture Tony young charges failed material ize sufficiently publication highlight show District 2 AMA Member ship Meeting thanks kindness WRAM has held annually ever since inception shows Despite ob vious limitations photographer thought would like see picture Bob Aberle George Myers John Grigg meeting after installation George Bobs successor head AMA Frequen cy Committee Nats Notes Thanks Editor Bev Wisniew ski NMPRA newsletter able provide list motels Chicopee MA might wish consider selecting lodgings week Nats Actually have room names establishments telephone numbers So follows Quality Inn Conference Center 413 592-7751 Ra mada Inn 413 592-9101 Parwick 41 3 5927722 Susse Chalet 413 592-5141 Best Western 413 592-6171 Holiday Inn 413 781-0900 Sheraton West 413 781-8750 am pleased report have re ceived number requests work assign ments Nats willing make such contribution success East Coast Nats simply drop line shall see necessary application form furnished cannot repeat too often necessity supporting particular Nats member residing either District 1 District 2 Earl Van Gorder Editor Wing Tips newsletter MidHudson Modelmasters Poughkeepsie NY reports follows cannot stress enough need entrants possible years EAST COAST NATS Remember dont have expert win trophy Last year 94 trophies went unclaimed Nats number events could have claimed trophy barely able get model off ground year will also feature first ever Nats Convention sorts seminars displays discussion groups etc will definitely something dont forget important reason being Westover ly big attendance will mean wont have wait forever another East Coast Nats GEAR UP AND LOCKED thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaocians VicePreidenaa Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Fnancia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane Scottdale PA 15880 Fneqaflcy Coordinatar Jam Eearden 5552 Poanun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets see Tuesday must has story around lately trade shows club meetings banquets Executive Council meetings jockeying position ever busier schedule months travels included trip Newark OH Licking County RC Clubs banquet take look clubs new flying site site has built property leased club county located adjacent new Licking County Park help Parks De partment site being developed nicest club sites around will surely improve attendance clubs annual June 1983 107 contest another example what can done modelers municipal officials can work together Another letter re ceived relates too uncommon situation overlook need recognize Sometimes take granted good tune obtaining sites dont give recog nition recognition due Bath PA Area Modelers just such fortunate club recognizes its good fortune dropped following note use column Mr Bert Shafer dad Les operate grain production plantSunny Slope Farms club started 1 6 years ago leased sizeable piece ground crop field $100yes do/Icr per year rent has same since started Bert informed ne due inflation guess may have double time Bert son both built radio planes since son has graduated has really busy business however still continue have opportunity keep field Being associated Sunny Slope has reasons main reason club has prospered lot people out willing give receive fortunate Im afraid let anyone know about Thanks Bert second Ed son Paul Braden Bradens Airport Easton PA year 12th year Bradens shut down airport club hold Free Flight meet no commercial airline however understand has heavy charter flight busi ness along private aircraft business once done thing either Since started 12 years ago Bradens also close down two other clubs hold meetsboth RC amounts three days shutdown model airplane enthusiasts question people will go out way something help model airplane clubs thing speak people opinion deserve big vote thanks along people other areas am sure help other clubs always articles clubs losing fields too have op portunities Instead hearing about lost fields lets hear word appreciation have field lot good people out lets give credit credit due BAM-BASH XIII meet again tentatively set third weekend Sep tember 83 have tentative approval Bradens Tell somethinghow can beat people like Thanks Craig Ott letter Im pleased note club has presented AMA Certificates Appreciation both Shafers Bradens answer question Craigyou cant beat arrange ment hope other clubs similar fortunate positions will take lead recognizing benefactors large portion information re ceive clubs district comes newsletters sent month Id like thank clubs send copy particularly get kick out some names news letters Among cutest Ive received lately Clinton Model Aviators Wilmington OH Balsa Obituary name fits what us quite well Other great news letter monikers include Fly-Paper Air-Scoop Keep newsletters coming guys appreciate Jim Bearden District III Frequency Coordinator has done quite bit research 72 MHz Radio Common Carrier used near district submits following re port indicates area having much trouble listings RCC users present big gest problem us using consider ably higher power industrial users next Model v/at/on magazine should report card help us determining interference problems certain areas sure send ex periencing problems Jims letter have sent charts information AVPs regarding other transmitters Dis trict Ill 72 MHz 75 MHz Radio Common Carriers RCC Part 90 users have following RCC699 Transmitters72-73 MHz 441 Transmitters75-76 MHz Part 90 420 Transmitters 7 2-73 75-76 MHz Ohio51 TransmittersRCC 16 Southwest Ohio 30 Northern Ohio 5 elsewhere Pennsylvania 22 TransmittersRCC West Virginia 2 Transmitters RCC Adjacent States Kentucky 7 Transmitters RCC Indiana 3 TransmittersRCC Michigan 3 Transmitters RCC New Jersey 6 TransmittersRCC New York 15 TransmittersRCC Maryland 3 TransmittersRCC As can see District III has 75 trans mitters plus 37 transmitters adjacent states total 112 transmitters 10% transmitters RCC industry As District III Frequency Coordi nator would like get some feedback fellows Cleveland area other parts Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Ed Roznowski sent following letter picture column something column En closed picture set rules Clubs Scooter II racing event year will fourth 12 15 fliers participat ing have no problems getting workers cant wait race day due lower speeds planes Race times around two minutes Quarter Midget course Some fliers have gotten interested Quickie 500 racing Quarter Midget years racing will fourth Sunday month May Septem ber club Lebanon Valley Radio Con trol Club Inc Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society worked together event Sounds like fun Ed nice know have plenty workers See Toledo flelaware S Drstrrct Columbia land h Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aucciate Vice-Prou*deqnls Wayne Abernethy 9205 CarendOn 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bol Chompine 205 lipton rt& Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin Bli Beectwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Aoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Clvirs Court Folio Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvjlle NC 27028 Frequenscy Coondhnater Poul Vocobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 28301 Phone evening 19191 488-5988 hear District IV competition fliers getting ready Nats year will good Contact AMA HQ entry blanks additional information will also programs dont fly competition lots rest family see hope now know AMA Headquarters staff now new building Reston VA Washington DC area please stop take look what think best aeromodel ing center world made possible generous contirbutions club would like plan trip new building get touch can arrange some to take group tour new facility good club project would bus tour Washington DC see new National Center Aeromodeling Later year will have official dedi cation ribbon cutting ceremonies Ill keep posted exact date pinned down have gotten quite few letters Dis 108 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFULI Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities trict IV clubs praising work Paul Yaccobucci doing Paul District IV Frequency Coordinator has list users radio equipment could possibly cause interference problems within dis trict would like list commercial industrial users area drop Paul line will glad help can also advise about frequency scanning equip ment club missed Roanoke Valley RC Clubs auction Roanoke VA surely missed big outing auction gets bigger better year approxi mately 500 modelers swapping lies mod els year Some Hobby Line distributors showed wares year would guess few years will another Toledo Roanoke club goes out make welcome has club people meet front door help carry goodies refreshment stand has abundance homemade food delicious think District IV showed up year lot good deals models also abundance Everything Indoor Control Line RC Free Flight Also quite few Sailplanes Believe stuff junk some planes built very welL Finished models changed hands very low prices club will doing again next year plan attend Sorry short article month lately time has premium business growing leaps bounds takes lot time have always said cannot take time feel needed job Vice-President Dis trict IV properly would time let someone else take over has time willing will thinking about next couple months doing lot soul searching Whats Happening District IV Radio Control League North Carolina new first North Carolina now have official sanctioned AMA show team Raleigh Aero Masters Show Team recog nized January year Jim Page main force behind forming organi zation group deserves much credit amount work involved developing acts putting performances type unbelieved Everyone please try assist whatever area possible Im sure Jim would appreciate greatly Sandhills Model Aircraft Club found editorial SMAC newsletter Flight Lines Thought might interesting other club officers have always felt people put out special effort should recognized mind am including special section newsletter devoted club members put out special unselfish efforts help present hope fully future club members recognition will based personal knowledge well information receive other club members will included newsletter club member gives himself totally unselfish manner sole intent helping someone else Prince Georges Radio Control Club Par tial schedule PGRC Clubs upcoming activi ties May 1stQuickie 200 Races May 15th Quickie 500 Races & Formula 1 May 21st & 22ndPattern & Scale Contest June 11th & 12thScale Masters Contest Raleigh Aeromodelers RAM Fun Fly April 30th RAM Pattern MeetJuly 9th & 10th Sunfest 83August 6th & 7th RAM Scale MeetOctober 8th & 9th Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA Saint Elmos Day St Elmos Day cele bration fun fly will held May 1st year Steve Kaluf busy making plans best yet Mark calen dar polish up flying skills airplane invite friend come Out day fly ing fun Sky Lancers Washington DC SLOW Club now has AMA Control Line show team am sure will hear lot AMA show team arent Control Line show teams around Thats now b5O Alahama 0 Florida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina sosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-5550 Aseociew VIePrmldmws Greg Doe Itt 4 166 Poesy Smyrne TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 21i8 Thorn. N Cheeleaton sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. DeIrsy Beads FL 33444 Joseph McaIiw SR 00866 Boa 1532 Fagardo PR 00648 td Moorman 70 FIfth St Sisalimar FL 32579 Harry Sisarens P0 Box 376 Oneonse AL 35121 Torn Thacker 2390 Lawrenasville Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Fraqasency Coordhstae Burnis Fields 096 OntarIo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888662 would like see World Champion ship flying plan Pensacola FL Oc tober 10-15 1983 best fliers about 30 countries will compete FAI World RC Pattern Championships World Champs will held Bronson Fieldthanks final approval US Navy Bronson Field family can visit famous Pensacola white sand beaches visit Naval Aviation Muse um tour USS Lexington aircraft car rier Saturday night take family World Championship banquet Perdido Bay Country Club Host clubs World Championships Northwest Florida RC Modelers Pensacola Aeromodelers Eglin Aero modelers Ft Walton Beach Any District V members invited assist running contest interested contact Ron Chidgey Tony Stillman 100 Kentucky Dr Pensacola FK 32505 cant wait mail call 904 456-2933 after six 904 478-6745 during day Model planes kinds biplanes jets 10 inches 16 feet across fill skies Dixie Sky Devils meet. says front page Amory Advertiser Amory MS Dixie Sky Devils new ly organized chartered AMA club live area interested joining call Ed Hunter 256-7765 after six pm Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS held its first fun fly season March 6thhenceforth known Crash Sun day 25 contestants 16 crash es Pictured winnersnote lack planes photo winning bunch includes Dennis Lott Ron Fears Kevin Quattlebaum Hubert Crook Jerry Gould Mike Lauman Gayle Smith George Hancock Hank Cooper Ricardo Tarte Carolina PR called other night tell about plans several AMA members island make pilgrimage Toledo show Thats serious aeromodeling interest Wish could get same group go Nats year Remember Nats year will its ever before Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Amelat VIce-Presidenta Loren Holes 643 HitI Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1503 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Melony 1916 Keonland Pkwy Owenshoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Snsithvjlle MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Sorthomme unisersity City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Boo 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 8111 Zinsteser Boss 72 yarnS IL 81375 Frequency Coardlnesor James Check 564 Greotchesner St Lexington KY 40505 has busy month since last met Spring breaks college two pit crew members swelled home Underwoods full scale lots mail bombed mailbox got day flying check out new radio channel 38 Worked great Underwoods en masse along houseguest Vienna Aus tria managed make trip Pekin IL mall show put Pekin Peoria RC Clubs Peoria Wyreflyers Control Line Club important part event well Aviation Day included Ultra-Lights EAA displays addition models great able visit modeler friends CD Al Kretz got manhandle mike trophy awards Twas fun indeed few pictures taken Cathy Under wood reveal items note ruomni eno DIII immer myors newsletter editor Morrie end President Bob Overmier June 1983 109 winners sharp display loads nice models club has yet tried mall show should Its fantastic meet pub lic way sell modeling working developing National Model Avia tion Day sell modeling over US once Robert t-irestone Os Inaisna sent snot trophy stand mall show Elkhart IN show March 12-13 year sponsored Elkhart County Flight Mas ters Tn-Valley RC Club South Bend Impressive hardware isnt Another PR-type project group might want pursue handout explaining club its activities Lafayette Esquadrilles has impressive little number uses demos contests etc cludes general club information describes types events tells what watch contests get hobby etc Phone numbers contact persons round off Its great icebreaker springboard questions well chance pass information old philosophers note month prompted bit Turbulator newsletter Thermaleers McDonnellDouglas Free Flight clubs Edited Bob Klipp newsletter reads like friendly let ter favorite uncle filled hints information well personal ob servations provide some interesting sights may never tow A-2 cir cle enjoy material end Bobs note January issue included expected plea dues relates Anyway its going cost nine bucks what could give feelings its subjective thing Free Flight camaraderie associated still give lot satisfaction please stay us dont feel obligated un derstand words prompted thought feel strongly about relationship types organizations associate ourselves often hear person ask What give dues Very rarely can group give much return dues very simply becomes what can give group becomes criti cal what makes group dynamic vital give beyond dollar value will receive kind After work complete picture jigsaw puzzle pieces move hand puzzlenever reverse Iowa igan 0 Menesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Assistant Vice-President Jack Pnn 368 Ha -poet Or. 5 2eovr pds 62402 Associate Vica-Preeidsts Arthur ArrO 1014 Woodbrote diud Ant Arnor MI 43103 Russell Kneozqer 2625 5 ShoreisoOd Sno Muaukne WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tiota 51. Ouluth MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanginerood Tr St Joseps Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Oorsent Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crysnol MN 55428 Frequency cooi-dinatoe Pete Waters 117 Cast Main upper Level Northaille Ml 48167 Phone 0ev 313 348-0085 stoning 313 437-4244 visit AMA Headquarters Na tional Center Aeromodeling fantastic Almost everything place function ing everyone looked happy busy Theres Control Line circle parking lot some plaques honor wall entrance look professional can proud AMA Before airplanes museum collection hung high center bay possible fly model space set some records John Worth has 11 seconds handlaunch glider have two minutes 585 seconds rubber power new Manhattan Cabin hung up otherwise Im sure could have done five minutes Ill pay attention partici pants fund raising program get plaques wall names Honor Roll Plaques hundred dollars should sent Vince Mankowski right away still have possession Council meeting dealt exclusively budget creeps upward Some Bits Pieces Chicago area June 9-12 will scene Great Race 83 Sailplanes isdistance twill Contact Dan Pruss 815436-2649 information unique type event deed Speaking unique consider latest project Charles DuVall southern Illinois has put together elapse time meter determine actually much time puts building So times people ask long project takesespecially scale project Most times answer rather wild guess best Charles will know sure now flips starts work off leaves shop goes up 9999 hours should cover projects Since scale buff wonder long will keep meter before destroys dont think could bear learn long really spend model Closing Some new appointments next month Remember Chicopee next month Have helped newcomer month Radio Waves Tn-Village RCers Streamwood IL come some defini tions Ballasta loud explosion Cap Stripto remove ones headgear Pylonall aboard Wash in/Wash outlaundromat schedule tip hat profound thank youmy new headmast photo courtesy Bob Freukes St Louis year first time have spent much time details depth first time ever special meeting sub ject Council doing its job members specially knowledgeable con tribution Ed Izzo report Dennis L Goodrich AMA 32792 Ames IA Heres picture taken after videotaping session WOI-TV Ames Iowa February 10 1983 Members Ames Sundusters am president demonstrated Indoor rubber powered pylon flying use keep up interest during winter segment aired March 12 1983 WOIs public affairs program Iowa Edi tion participated show others club pleased what saw feel have presented aeromodel ing public new pleasant light Part approach suggestion particular form ideal families cause cheap very young can partici pate educational great cabin fever 110 Model Aviation F vvyreslyers Terry Meidrotn talking local youngster through AMA Cub Delta Dart Cant find place leadouts eh club also has signup free instruction trainer films ne youngest winner wouse name daughter Cathy failed get receiving trophy Al Kretz CD LR Host Betty Lou Varnum Mike Ander son Mats Dubberke Tom Bubolz Bret Smith Dave Shavers would like mention Iowa Edition executive producer Betty Lou Varnum biggest fan also loves flying sort deserves special thanks letting us try show modeling Last year went Ida Grove did ten-minute seg ment IMAA Fun Fly Festival very impressed first exposure big time flying Other clubs should afraid ap proach public affairs departments local TV stations always lookout new interesting things especi ally ones come public affairs angle things offer public better way living educating coping Participation within club has good has spurred interest certain junior has brought two boys along him standpoint has great success Mike Anderson spark plug Indoor flying having adapted article Model Airplane News back issue has adapted AMA CL rules fit manner events junior Matt Dubberke re ceived recent notoriety letter editor Model Airplane New& em barrassed find club such low profile invisible now knows us feeding interests best can club has sent letter response MAN editorial Last year made concerted effort find safe place fly RC What found two flying sites power gliders rent-free Needless say requiring AMA Sundusters memberships fly suppose going alienate number folks will think trying exclusive cant see trying protect selves guess Problem Arkansas C txwsan Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vce-Prsedents 2db Friydl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 201 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Honey III 927 Commerce Pleaxannon TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Palmer NC Alboqaerqae NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cx Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sarnlesvile OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinexor Tdm Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 WHAT THRILL get walk proud ly very own AMA National Head quarters Museum building beautiful rolling countryside Reston VA just off highway Washington DC Dulles Airport just far enough west Washington avoid its frantic confusion just far six miles enough east Dulles avoid airport noise such beauti ful setting am inspired corny observe probably close Heaven can get model airplane please believe very eerie feeling because building vision planned plain gray ceiling room Dallas Gaston Hospi tal 10 years ago fact HQ building idea became part plan overcoming what supposed terminal illness appearance plan building indelible mind probably could have walked its interior moved around completely blindfolded course built architects model build ing added familiarity building actually open What thrill Now pray make proudest place aeromod eling world Now rent money will go someone elses pocket Use new building already affect ing us March 19th first Executive Council meeting held new con ference room front building Purpose meeting discuss ap prove 1983 budget long all-day session gave us fine chance try out comfort rooms chairs sure must congratulate whoever picked chairs definitely expensive chairs about comfortable business chairs have encountered sure made long dull meeting endurable might observe chairs thoughtfully carefully chosen AMA HQ staff has probably made good choices everything erse involved Although national action AMA does affect District VIII will try now mention happenings directly concern ing five-state district Some popular activities being planned already action season mall shows weather still de pendable enough invite modelers come distance flying Mall shows during period also great way introduce aeromodeling public com munitys officials mall show also inspires meeings symposiums BS ses sions stir enthusiasm up us also excellent chance exchange technical ideas families meet other am astonished very pleased amount quality both Control Line Indoor flying being generated District VIII Control Line flying almost died out Dallas area old leaders hav ing switched over Radio Control Along came very personable young fellow name Gary Grant fascinated Control Line flying didnt enjoy flying alone Rather fly alone give up flying Gary started recruiting soon club enthusiasts generated lots activity going am proud say bunch teenagers getting involved rather unsuspected problem developed renewed Control Line interest Few hobby dealers carrying Control Line kits accessories manufacturers also backing off being earliest Control Line fliers lucky speak language have connec tions keep good supply hand hobby shop able help new comer technical problems salute Gary Grant putting Control Line back its feet area Control LineWilliam Hess came San Antonio tell San Antonio picking up Control Line part Southwest Model Airplane Championships Labor Day weekend might well have died hadnt offered carry Southwest Model Airplane Championships Meet has held ever since 1938 45 years before Control Line flying radio either al ways traditionally held Dallas until Planesmen Fort Worth took over Free Flight part hold southwest Fort Worth Labor Day weekend Radio Control phase Southwest Cham pionships still held Dallas Indoor flying interest District VIII probably highest level has ever en joyed Monthly gatherings being held Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX attendance growing time two fellows putting gether Ed Turner Jesse Shepherd Ed Free Flight leaders nationally just cant say enough nice things about oldest quietest gentle manly leaders Jesse Shepherd jewel Indoor flying interest fellows have generated has drawn recognized door experts like Stan Chilton way Wichita KS darned Stan didnt set national record gym Bed ford Boys Ranch let make ob servation wind Dallas 35 mph doesnt blow indoors Fred Welsh Flight Training Commit tee Chairman Richardson TX Radio Control Club have seen lot sort effort put out bunch on-their-toes clubs packet Fred brought probably best Ive ever seen beautifully put together covers everything approach finest thing club can both directions other club members newcomer flier club isnt putting out information like should beautiful packet put out Richardson RC club far too expensive send gratis anyone interested will talk see nominal fee can arranged just received excellent newsletter Wings Texas City RC Club leader group must really sumpin because Phil Poffenbarger both President Newsletter Editor obviously strong creative leader well newsletter contained sparkling format assignments responsibilities holding model meet fun fly might contact Phil Poffen barger 2902 Frostwood Circle Dickinson TX 77539 photocopy information Congrats Texas City RC Club Aeromodelingthe pursuit happiness **** now**** txlxradx e Knsas e Nebraska C Nxttlt Oakxta C South Dakota IXWyxming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaeocieee Vice-Presidenna Robert Bell 2622 5 Coffmae, Casper VVY 82601 Ed Cam 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 C Stanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th Sn Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mantern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts BiBS Cloadax Sidax PaIls SD 57103 Frequeascy Cocedinetor Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly P1 Denver CO 80220 Phone Day 3031 761-5900 Evening 303 757-4082 Congratulations modelers Grand Junction CO becoming AMA Chartered Club No 1124 1983 Randy Smith June 1983 111 club secretary shares group has some really good fliers its hard get out side fliers Visit fly Grand Junction held fun fly last Sunday Febru ary featured Sweet Stick models held Whitewater Dragstrip-paved run way pit area Ken Pedersen CD event would like send newsletters contact Grand Junction Modelers may contact Randy Smith 403 Bristol Ct. Grand Junction CO 81501 Associate VP Ed Cox Kansas sends following info Fliers area Gordon City La Cygne KS take note Garden City has new club Sand Hill Fliers Gary Joy President club 14 members Gary feels other fliers area may looking friendship flying activity now offered organization Contact Gary Joy 314 No 10th South Apt Garden City KS 67846 Ray Shields LaCygne KS writes new activity area farm near Linn-Miami County line Highway 69 several fliers area Ray looking Ray has both RC full-size landing strip farm Sounds like plenty room Contact Ray Shields Rt 1 LaCygne KS 66040 Good flying guys thanks info Ed Cox way Garden City southwest Kansas La Cygne close Missouri border south Kansas City about 50-60 miles Donald Pemberton Wichita KS has sent letter update rundown activities area reports Air Capitol Eagles Air Show Team No 121 busy planning 83 show season operate basically central Kansas can travel other areas within reason time permits Contact Don 9112 Hickory Lane Wichita KS 67212 Don also reports Wichita RC Club has announced 2nd Annual Jumbo RC fly-in May 7-8 Pattern meet June 25-26 2nd Annual Aviation Day program August 14 Sailplane contest September11 still plan having annual Pylon Racing event annual picnic fun fly Sounds great may wish contact Wichita RC Club Presidint Ron Wilford Guess youll have contact Ron through Dons address didnt include report Rons name didnt show up latest microfiche AMA membership Ron Wil ford may wish contact AMA HQ check Carol Merfeld re 83 mem bership Probably some minor hitch safe may wish check out HQ Contact Jerry Carley regarding May 7-8 Jum bo Fly-In 1-316/524-6654 Don reported several past events volunteered AVP needed appreciated Don dont get volun teers pay good too Thanks letter Don opportunity see new AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA past weekend March 19-20 know AMA members will proud have part organization too can visit new Headquarters building Im sure Vince Mankowski will sharing opportunity contribute Phase II Building Fund toward reducing mortgage building Id urge consider contribu tion some new really nice pins patches will available Watch opportunity soon Arizona vrnra r Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Amciate Vka-Prssdenta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevele CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Ileynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St. Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Wastty Chula Vista CA 92011 Praquency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Pair Oakv CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 report being written Florida Im back cape again launch ofTRWs satellites Space Shuttle what better thing tend Pattern meet headed south attend meet put Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS two-day Pattern meet directed Ted McKerchner weather didnt cooperate front moved through causing cold blustery conditions meet hit heavy rain around noon Sun day good revisiting club last tended Quickie 500 meet put 1978 Saw several familiar faces yet another weekend went over Orlando run four-mile race local running club putting ran pun tended Nordic Glider team member Jim Bradley also competing Jim lives Orlando can fly circles around Nordic can beat him footrace though does turn decent time Ive appointed new AVP Hawaii Hes no stranger competitors name Al Tuttle As columnist can see Im going like Al asked him thumb nail sketch himslef article sent enough info fill entire allotted space promised Al familiar Cape Canaveral area having spent over 20 years missile busi ness Al lived Cape area nine years Hes flown various types models except helicopters CL FF first loves migrated Pattern Quarter Midget racing Hes member USPJA CD Al says activity Maui lives almost 100% RC power glider club process being formed Maui Contact Al info Al sent lots Ive lot cover month must move reading Silent Flyer newsletter South Bay Soaring Society located near San Jose ran across article showing club kept flying site members flying sand dunes eroding badly Parks Depart ment closing activities club formed committee work Parks Department formulated way save dunes First walkway sand ladder con structed parking area top dune cut random access top Next windfences erected across old pathways new path Finally pilots platform built spectator bench installed nearby Straw mulched bare sand spots What really gets attention done $200 Parks Depart ment preparing restore adjacent dune cost $50000 Good job SBSS now have fine site Sunset Beach Another club San Fernando Valley Radio Control Flyers reports too improving its flying site its own expense members fly Sepulveda Basin site Marty Mallow member club wrote saying club provided pipe bring water pit area infield being plowed up order install sprink ler system plant grass also intend install sun shade roof over pit area clubs expense San Fernando Valley Foundation tax deductible donations can made has established monies will used better site Later year theyll host Pattern meet Attend see fruits labor AVP Sacramento area Bob Kampmann reports theres some low-key Indoor flying Sierra College gym Rocklin fly December through April 2nd 4th Sundays 1 pmto 5 pm know information little late year its good know recent ninth annual Astro Electric Championships nearly $2000 worth mer chandise awarded 62 con testants made 83 entries 39 trophies shoot Larry Jolly field day entered six events four firsts second fourth Electric stay may way fly power future Noise problem planes Mike Lee Phoenix AVP wrote Denver Im has travel Mike reports attendance up 112 Model Aviation LR GLA J Holcomb Super Lucky Fly II 0 Jorden Big Stick 0 Jorden Strikemaster W DeCamp Kouger 1W DeCamp Dirty Birdy CM Hamilton Hooker CM Hamilton Cricket CM Hamilton Aero master Too R Hall Mach R Hall Super Duper Joy Stick R Hall Photo R Hall Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unlets writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel years version Southwest Regionals Buckeye AZ meet over 25 years oid now still strong Mike reports Sun Valley Flyers SVF Phoenix have new paved runway Its 60 x 500 feet SVF put many months hard work raising funds site finest Arizona photo below shows Mike instructing ROTC students Cactus High School Phoenix aerodynamics Mike has plaid shirt students have new flying program eager learn about aircraft Mike looks hes showing bank plane wish columns easy prepare leave much stuff out Mike sent other pictures Ill work space permits booth has busy traveling around Drop line could use would like address club drop line shouldnt Florida forever THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainociasa VIce-PrmidnU Al Culver 1607 S von Elm 1 Pocanelto 1083201 Simon Droete Box 58 Broedniew MT 59015 Gory Ft Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Joneeu AK 99801 Dane Mullmns 15859 Palatine Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickobarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilne P0 Box 623 Klometh Fells OR 97601 chick Young 29020 1st Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 95003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Mel St Redmond WA 98052 Frequaficy Coerdinesar obert Belch 15439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 hone 1503 761-5103 Just got word Boeing Hawks ponsoring first ever Scale Contest ly.In Bob Bailey wrote will cale Saturday May 7 Open Scale 1yIn Sunday May 8 Register starting am both days Hawks field Kent emember 7296 forbidden fre uency Seattle area 7224 uestionable Barnstormers Bi-Plane Contest July changed involve Scale types ith small bonus Bi-Planes later NWSS will hold Soaring meet Red tond field May 7-8 May Fly oaring Contest will followed Soaring leet Eugene 14th May lay 28-29 NWSS will host Soaring con tst Spokane Hawks will have Soar ig meet Kent June 4-5 June 18 Portland will meet run NWSS/NSS understand latest Soar ing song Gorilla Dreams Anyway get glider go meet Since will probably read after fact F500 Pylon Racing Champs held May 1 Kent Hawks will sponsor race June 18-19 QM F500 Saturday Fl Sunday Dont forget best Float Plane Fun Fly July 2-3 Haystack Res just south Madras OR Motels town camping site go enjoy Another contest enjoy will 13th Annual Chelan Air Fair put Red Apple Fliers Wenatchee Two days July 910 will hold classes Pattern Sport Giant Scale Randy Brawley CD ad vises free camper parking great scenery large paved runway attend Sounds Jike great weekend CL enthusiasts should trek Eugene May 28-29 Northwest Champs Right airport theyve got great place contest excellent out question kinds CL stuffCarrier Stunt Balloon Bust Combat Racing mention few go fast clip things slow down fine get-together Satur day night great time friends flying Remember SRACs May Fly May 28-30 clubs Can will late July early August SRAC also talking about T-6 racing along several other clubs possible enough interest T-6 racing get district-wide thing going have thoughts let know speaking low cost racing dont forget Super Sport races run several clubs southern Oregon Simple rules cheap equipment seem like way go interested contact Dick Wickline get particulars As recall Jim Trump Benton Co group got S/S racing going can supply info well May 14-15 days Zillah Valley Aero Modelers Volcano Fun Fly Always first-rate contest also great time sit around swap lies field tops camping grass ever growing strip asphalt fly MRRCS scheduled have Pat tern Scale meet Puyallup Jurte 4-5 dont have particulars contact Bob Pfeiffer details next Pattern contest will Zillah hosted VAM June 18-19 got letter Mark Peterson Scobey MT about efforts organize club Mark enclosed poster about lecture show n tell presentation made troduce modeling good folk Scobey What outstanding idea anyone close can give support aid Mark please since can use help can get Really its people like Mark such great positive enthusiasm make hobby enjoyable Helena Flying Tigers Uncontest will May 14-15 Bring anything fly fun no entry fee just come enjoy Big Bird enthusiasts will have Fly-In MRRCS field Puyallup July 16-17 Hosted Puget Sound Rocs will low-key eventfly and/or talk no pressure first annual event has camping space field Al Alman tells will food supplied reasonable cost six-channel Futaba will raffled off bring biggie mingle long marking calendar remember OMAS-1 will have its second annual fly-in about August 20-21 first event ex cellent can look forward next Bruce Carson wrote Breshears put Delta Dart contest Spokane No info about ceiling height high time Joe Foxs 38 seconds Gil Horstman prom ised have outdoor mass launch Delta Darts annual JSB Scale meet Isnt amazing what some RC clubs get involved Pennyplanes anyone Barons will host Scale Internats June 1012 Deer Park field Last year around 20 entries year could much bigger since no competition FAI Internats last year As far know Strat-O-Bats arent getting much action Pacific Ace Challenge Pitysounds like good idea Also RAG meet will May 1 before will read its back fun games Army over Harts Lake site Misery Meet shifted Hillsboro combined NorWester monthly contest next NorWester monthly will held May 15 probably will Hills boro site should check out first some word about access Boardman OR bombing range FF site Only 15000 acres some wild hazards Dave Hagen put 2710 Albany Fl D meet Since Dominas record 2603 Dave clear national record hand didnt file because thought needed another timer will again MARCS will have fun fly May 22 Scale meet June 26 club field Marymoor Park look forward Sportsman Race July 23 recall anything flies can entered handicapping system less swift Theres hope Are aware show teams Dis trict XI has have feeling out aware existence have two teams go out put flying demonstrations front millions people year value PR work enormous potential audience includes citizen district older team headquar tered Spokane other located Everett point dont know booked solid think might event can used further hobby contact teams ask could put show Both groups outstanding flying demonstrations can really wow crowd Idaho Symposium April 30/ May 1 Boise 7th will BARKS race BARKS field Q-500 possibly T-6 races 15th Pocatello will Q-500 1AA races possibility T-6 racing 21st Boise will fun fly BARKS field beginning noon new organization Idaho called Idaho Scale Squadron Its purpose s promote Scale modeling have several meets throughout year organization deserves support participation May 28 29 club will sponsor meet Pocatello attend Also May 28 29 Treasure Valley Pylon Racing Association will have its annual Q-500 Fl race Caidwell now THINK SAFETY HAPPY FLYING June 1983 113 SHARING IS THE BEST OF ALL REWARDS now like quote letter modeler southern gentleman friend beginner GEORGE PERRYMAN Smyrna GA. no longer beginner himself Georges message REAL enjoy ment modelers ALL ages build ing flying model airplanes found not-too-complicated rubber-powered Free Flight models quote enjoy Junior Flight column efforts reach modelers may just young years older modelers turning simple rubber gliders discovering what have known years models FUN really Hundreds possibly thousands Radio Control fliers now flying simple rubber ships Now have graduated Im just beginning 45th contest season probably will never again have like 1982 flew nothing rubber made 29 firsts 11 different events entered 14 events Lincoln AMA Nationals won nine firsts mostly simple rubber stuff As wind tunnel model designer Lockheed have work 10 hours day usually six days week So cuts modeling some Maybe time time can include few things have helped over years No knows everything about facet modeling sharing best rewards Enclosed plc fun mod els made over thousand flights 30 hours total flight time before lost never much fun last ed long did Ed enclosed check $1000 join BAMA * ** hear loud clear George Yes indeed sport model whether rubber electric gasoline powered what long remember cherish contest events found such models over country welcome member BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Association look forward receiving hints ideas other modelers too may want contribute Seaglen Model Co recent W RAM Show White Plains NY past February ran old friend Massachusetts manning what interesting booths entire show Glenn ORoak used fly models together Bostons junior Aviation League ly goes back before AMA Glenn along wife Celia thats Seaglen comes producing very nice line 30 wingspan models So far include four super scale models Lambert Monocoup Cessna C34 Rearwin Speedster Fairchild 24 . high wing monoplanes good flying character istics 4 Seaglen Model Cos 30 span Pacific Ace kit want stress most. particular ly time Pacific Ace model kit fits perfectly Don Ross Extravaganza contest talked about two issues ago course 1983 model Black Bullet will events Pacific Ace too ageless designs will go forever Send 20c stamped self-addressed en velope Seaglen catalogue Write Glenn ORoak SEAGLEN MODEL CO Box 123 Plympton MA 02367 Don Ross himslef gives stamp ap proval Pacific Ace kit costs $750 flying scale kits cost $1000 f 0 Dont pass up kits best buys around igned fly. fly. FLY Balsa Props As promised heres allbalsa prop indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model 3 blades simple flat sheets inch wide two quarter inches long thirty-second inch thick No difficulty cutting out sanding smooth work pulling plane ward hub heart prop must neat job making hub blades attach no problem make sloppy hub. make slop py airplane First mark center rse 1 inch end fway side Push pin right straight down through stick will hole prop shaft should done accurately three inch long one-eighth square-hub marked off oneinch sections Cut away half material outer portions indicated Get off les going right way. sure material cut off forms neat 450 angle Dont figure making hubs thats Make several ROY poor ones Break up perfect will tempted use As matter fact should de stroy parts model feel come up best possible s way improve propellers next month. JOIN BAMA TODAY Beginning Aero Modelers Association membership covers period during 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published fee membership $10 please pay check may forwarded attention Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 114 Model Aviation U Io FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 George Perryman displays favorite ginners model neither too complex
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents 1983 Nomination Procedures AMA Bylaws revised 1982 provide three year elected officer terms instead two changes include adoption various standing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization operation Among standing rules involving AMA Nomina tions Committee procedures making nominations AMA officers being elected year 1983 will electing AMA Presi dent Vice-Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three year terms beginning 1984 Note during bylaws transition Executive Vice-President formerly called Secretary/Treasurer Vice-Presidents Districts 3 7 11 will have terms extended year through 1984 procedures nomination will follows NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 Composition a All 11 Vice-Presidents sit Nominating Committee will constitute Committee total b Members Nominating Committee shall barred becoming nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same district absent Vice-President has permission writing vote telegram absent Vice-President will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex-offi cio member neither may Executive VicePresident nor Executive Director member Committee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Com mittee shall elected among VicePresidents Vice-Presidents majori ty vote b The current AMA President absence Executive Vice-President will call meeting order Once chairman Nominating Committee elected President EVP will relinquish chair leave meeting 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed written minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive VicePresident meeting chairman Executive Director full written report meeting results voting procedures 48 hours after adjournment 4 Meeting Conduct a The President EVP shall open meeting preside Vice-Presidents elect chairman b newly elected chairman shall dis miss President EVP Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior to covening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter ac ceptance candidate must file AMA Headquarters prior meeting cause Nominating Committee scheduled meet July 31 deadline nomina tion receipt AMA Headquarters close business Monday July 18 6 Selection Nominees a Limited three 3 upon ballot elective office b The assembly shall examine evaluate discuss written proposals candi dacy office see 5 nomination let ters shall read aloud Recording Secretary c The discussion period shall limited ten 10 minutes per candidate d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except 34 vote against may withold incumbents name ballot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per person per ballot b Oral voting shall district starting District 1 progressing numerically ascending sequence through District 11 desired voting secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting issue shall precede voting other nominees see 6d Voting placing nominees ballot shall follow sequence President Execu tive Vice-President Vice-Presidents d When three names nomi nated elimination will simple majority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chairman may move nomination acclamation continued page 104 June 1983 101 ACADEMY OF MODEL 1810 Samuel Morse Dr AERONAUTICSJ Reston VA 22090 World s L rqe S rn Organization NC Glitch Postcard hope Radio Control enthusiasts read pages 103-1 04 May 1983 issue Model Aviation article AMAs Frequency Coordinator intro duction new volunteer job will benefit RC fliers article spoke about tools will enable District Frequency Coordi nator DFC job stated postcard would quick simple way get RC interference information DFC Inserted issue ModelAviation between pages 58-59 will find pre printed postcard can use has spaces filled init very important complete blanks DFC build useful file will help RC fliers district needs good information Dont neglect details have interfer ence report make Note Additional copies RC Interference Report Card available upon request AMA HQ please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope request Carry reporting card field box pre-addressed DFC 1 5c stamp applied have interference problem whether think could coming strong commercial legitimate signal other source please note facts field way home drop completed post card mailbox current information better can help address DFC shown VPs column heading month Model Aviation district-wide collection data will help build good picture activity area might affect achieve best selection channels region DFC needs input system over AMA district serves end result can list RC frequencies area have best odds being free interference Synopsis-i 983 Budget Meeting March 19 Reston VA first AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Head quarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeilI Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President 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 Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Lang worthy NAA Executive Director Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Voislavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Frank Ehling John Preston Dis trict IV AVP Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave brief presentation during stated 1983 budget re vised HQ since January should opinion cut further area Executive Director advised 1983 revised budget projected 88000 members budget reflects accurate information previously available January Anaheim meeting noted 1983 revised budget balanced budget modest surplus agreed consensus go through proposed budget line line Following reported items upon Council took action 1 Rent Executive Director reported Aerospace Education Association desirous renting surplus office space indeed has already presented check After discussion approved unanimously District X abstained Executive Director authorized pursue rent offer AEA commit commit according judgement 2 Postage & Freight Several Council mem bers noted needing receive mail HQ once week others want mail sent occurs decided con tinue present mailing practice Council wishing separate treatment should direct HQ writing 3 Museum namin8 curator since Frank Ehlings retirement will taken up regular April meeting meantime motion approved museum initially funded $10000 $5000 applied toward curators annual salary second $5000 towards museum oper ating expenses eight against 3 5 1 2 9 4 EVP Pres seven ED 11 8 10 NAA 6 7 4 Public Relations PR budget noted very conservative Mr Styles requested consider April presentation up additional $10000 other PR projects beyond currently budgeted 5 Officer Service item encompasses costs Council meetings travel motion future Council meetings held Headquarters National Center Aeromodeling purpose reducing officer travel costs unless otherwise decided 2/3 vote approved two 3 4 eight against 2 9 5 10 8 6 1 11 three abstained EVP NAA ED Most Council members felt meetings should rotated around country noted way economize could limiting meet ings four year 6 Committees Ed Izzo chairman Noise Committee requested reducing $5000 budgeted figure $3000 accepted Frequency Committee request insert Interference Report Cards Model v/a t/on approved expenses deducted Frequency Committee budget approved unanimously add $2000 budget meeting Safety Committee 7 Professional Fees EVP request ed look various levels audits land costs same what would required connection building loan order possibly reduce costs currently annual major expense 8 Computerization Long discussion held present computer capabilities future plans noted accounting department badly need modern equipment should proceed current updating intentions Carl Maroney asked document what HQ has done will concerning computer systems future Council members will have concise comprehensive background information 9 Model Aviation ad-rep com mission arrangement Model vi at/on discussed no action taken change present policy established publisher 10 Investment Income Council ad vised Mr Worth seek recommendation donor stock make keep sell decision donation has al tripled value past year 11 Budget Status Having gone through entire income expenses line line no change totals approved unanimously budget presented March 19 1983 Council meeting adopted 12 Employee Loan Request Due Reston move DC employee has en countered hardships requested loan request approved unanimously loan accordance HQ established policy 13 Future Meetings addition previously approved April 30 Council meeting held Reston VA approved annual Nominating Committee meet ing Nats Executive Council meeting held conjunction time date convenient majority Council 11 2 10 6 1 5 11 ED 2 9 EVP 8 1 against 4 approved unanimously Nominating Committee meeting held Nats Sunday July 31 700 pm Council meeting held Monday August 1 900 am meeting adjourned 710 pm having session other meals breaks since 9 am Note 1983 budget anticipates sur plus $70920 year end based estimated 6% increase membership 88502 total income $2838728 cluding Model v/at/on magaizne total expenses $2767808 copy budg et available request AMA HQ J Worth Executive Director Museum Status Report February 19 Headquarters staff moved its new facility Reston marked major step toward realization major objectivesthe AMA model mu seu m new headquarters building de signed John Hunton highly respected architect within Washington area also accomplished modeler basic building consists three two-story modules measuring approximately 75 ft 30 ft joined inner corners providing central triangular shaft atrium consist ing just under 3000 sq ft26 ft high will museum Exhibits will dis played means polished aluminum ver tical trees capable handling up 42 models along conventional wall dis plays ceiling-suspended models Highly delicate objects such Indoor models small very valuable engines early radio equip ment trophies etc will housed glass dis play cases Prior retirement Frank Ehling solic ited donations promi nent American modelers primarily requesting models historical significance response has encouraging meantime already have several Dr Walt Goods models typifying development radiocontrolled flight special collection late Howard McEntee AMA has also fortunate receive Russ Berrara collec tion encompasses entire spectrum modeling have awaiting shipping instructions very generous donations have offered please patient us will request shipment just soon display facilities available target date still stands firm 1 September 1983 however hope have quite respectable growing display will make trip museum well worthwhile modelers plan ning visit us summer Additionally would like have opinions sug gestions keeping mind must finest presentation model aviation tory world As donations received anticipate will considerable amount re pair restorative work necessary would like follow lead Experimental Aircraft Association deligated some its exacting restorations various chap ters throughout country Think about club officers group would care take projectsin field expertisewhich would ensure meeting very high standards necessary exhi bits would like hear will discuss detail later time what better way can modelers made realize truly museum HurstG Bowers MA Museum Coordinator 102 Model Aviation rPresidnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NOMINATION TIME time has again rolled around nomi nation officers 1983 elections serve 1984 through 1986 year offices President Vice-Presients Districts 1 5 9 up election None cumbents will automatically placed ballotyou must nominate must accept before Nominating Committee can consider inclusion ballot nominations must received Head quarters 15 days prior Nominating Committee meeting will ac cepted Sit down now nominate favorite choice AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION seems good bit confusion about item Safety Code relative aircraft identification really quite simple MUST have AMA number aircraft name address air craft qualify insurance event accident Some models excluded requirement ONLY types listed code basic reason simply identi fication event accident Now know everyone basically honest would consider cheating dont Yet have incidents past accidents happening owner aircraft sim ply walking away disclaiming ownership cause did want get involved other SUSPECTED incidents accident happened involving aircraft longing non-AMA member buddy AMA member claimed flying aircraft just get insurance protection certainly recognize can some unclear situations let discuss some clubs hold auctions can both sell buy models Suppose buy auction has original owners AMA number painted wing What Well best way repaint wing too much trouble least place name address securely inside fuselage Might well include date bought plane next model bought Mono Kote-type lettering numbers fix problem small can Freon spray will helpful peeling process will affect adhesive back pres sure sensitive Mono Kote allow careful removal secondary cleaning residual adhesive using lacquer thinner will complete job allowing subsequent application own AMA numbers Perhaps difficult problem will face helping another modeler trim out ship instructing him own airplane problem both AMA members insurance will apply both long aircraft has identification reflecting ownership hope foregoing clears up some questions have arisen subject doesnt raise questions answers entire issue just veri fying ownership QUOTABLE QUOTE perseverance snail reached ark BUOG ETS March 19 Executive Council met new Headquarters building Reston VA go over budget ensure membership received value dollar dues can assure worthwhile effort giving Council member much better insight real costs associated operating Academy discussed line ex pense area major line income area dollar overall reduction made budget presented us meeting Too budget plan expenditure effort willMUST made reduce actual expenditure still providing necessary member ship services challenge laid shoulders Executive Director will closely monitored Council good job has done past expect nothing less year VERY sensitive issue discussed will course interest memberthe prognosis dues crease MIGHT needed much Executive Director based prior knowl edge experience suggested Coun cil should expect have address issue 1984 effect 1985 dues year much best guess time $5 increase $35 might alternative 1984 members past two years have offered $2 discount $28 instead $30 member renewed before December 15 suspect similar situa tion would applicable required dues increase 1985 such might have pay $30 instead $35 renew early reason can allow discount receiving money early allows us vest capital needed early year gain income investments simple economics requires very close monitoring people quite well accomplished Gisele Jackson FREQUENCY REPORTING Now have new RC frequen des new task becomes monitoring problems reporting solutions better accomplish situation Frequency Com mittee has recommended use report card filled out flier experiencing interference mailed Frequency Coordinator district coordinator will assess problem using charted information get response back flier clubs area well coordi nating data Frequency Commit tee chairman flier though should reasonably certain problem interference equipment-related trouble other hand should hesitate send card suspect interference have no equipment such scanner veri fy situation Remember prime reasons such plethora channels can select among several will clear area As cards will next issue Model viation along description use Additional cards can obtained AMA Headquarters DO BUILD/FLY am asked kind question times meetings shows swer definitely YES After what sport/hobby about what got involved politics AMA spare time lvement keeps bank account low tide Sure build past winter squeezed out enough time build two airplanes finish started friend What Two sailpianes electric powered type fly Last year managed enter two contests also managed place second fourth other too bad limited amount flying time get year also managed complete requirements LSF Level 3 Now can just remember send qualification form. THE SHOWSEASON can tell flying season getting close annual trade shows begin again attended WRAM Show Feb ruary very impressed size crowd attendance fine dis plays models As usual manufacturers abundance new products abound ed Attempting list new products will left others two items particu larly impressed Litco gyro kind stabilizer heli copters sensitive nearly unbelievableNow lam helicopter flier nor know anything sensitivity similar products market heli copters line take good look product suspect item may have other applications such keeping wings level Pattern ship possibly keep nose level sailpianes hmmm other product impressed brand new application CO2 very fertile mind Bob Davis diesel conversion man has adapted com pressed gas principal Cox 020 developed associated charging system flight gas storage system quite develop ment knowing past trends convert ing larger larger engines diesel should long before pumps gases continued next page June 1983 103 Presidents Corner continued 60 or 90 even. GADS Another approach quiet flight What next Bob FAI CL Plans proceeding well FAI Con trol Line team selection meets four groups nearly ready go Two years ago Combat plans set stepped direct other three selection meets would Nats popular directive allto point CL Aerobatics within 30 days completed necessary arrange ments agreed t6 plans year Combat again ready except finals site selection has yet con firmed TSC writing Aero batics Team Race going Dayton 01-I Speed will utilize split site concept Merced CA probably Dayton am overjoyed split-site concept have approved basis eight out 14 participants voted go way sad part years Speed team selection fierce compe titors Charlie Lieber does plan compete place team Truly unfor tunate knowing reason decision can say Qiarlie best you will missed Hope see back hunt 1985 Executive VFs Report Jim McNeilI AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Secretary/Treasurer-Executive Vice-President responsibility bring following report An unprecedented special Council meeting held new Reston VA home last week sole purpose examining 1983 money budget Because AMA has become multi-million dollar businessmade up mainly Comptroller Giselle Jack son Executive Director John Worth predicated upon 85000 membership predictIon 1983 budget predicts some $70000 surplus year No dues increase envisioned immediate future Some grumblings heard dedi cated Council members January Cali fornia Council meeting over various aspects spending hence special meeting new AMA Headquarters Mention made other might slashed expense sheet also magazine outside advertising policy modi fied After long day end almost nothing reduced budget pro jection magazine mode advertising left untampered fact some thought given increasing some pro grams particularly public relations 1Salaries gone over particu larity 2Our new telephone system computer ized automatically pick cheapest meth od route handling long distance calL 3Membership handling now more computerized initial outlay computer service quite large 4Qiartered word processing data processing also becoming computerized 5The PR budget 1983 $47500 view unusually fine job being done Geoff Styles discussion centered around rais ing allocation 6Office supplies/stationery up due business workload also now pay State Virginia sales tax 7A new data processing system also coming under computer umbrella 8A $46190 cost set aside sending model airplane teams international compe tition Europe elsewhere 9One biggest expenses insur ance Due some 1982 bad accidents an. trict VPs present doing fine job representing people back home districts way dues money talking about money Academy Model Aero nautics have questions about part budget manner money being handled write John Worth AMA HQ write Birming ham will answer inquiry Thank attention See next month iunpredictable nature insurance com panies leery booking AMA old rate Today cover first $100000 claim ourselves insurance company steps above $100000 10An outside ad representative soliciting magazine ads 15% commission examined decision made tamper successful combination area T T Nominations continued page 101 8 FinalizatiOn Proceedings Recording Secretarys report see 3c shall submitted Vice-Presidents 15 days meeting comments corrections approval report must approved 3/4 attendees meeting Vice-Presidents proxies 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will adjourn meeting Notice Members-Donut Send Money Election Balloti Several dozen membership renewals mailed last December 1982 have just delivered us Unfortunately renewals sent firm auditors counts election ballots AMA spite fact two envelopes different addresses membership renewal other voting included membership renewal package convenience members ballots renewals sent envelope auditors post office box rather AMA HQ compounding errors particu lar envelopes arrived Washington Post Office after election deadline re mained post office box until March box rental period expired result members tempted renew before end 1982 mailing auditors address did re ceive 1983 licenses until March also missed getting several issues magazine Corrective action has since taken such memberships have now processed letter explanation sent members affected notice suggest 1984 members pay careful attention instruc tions contained renewal packages similar situation can prevented goal give members good service have get mail before can process Well try remind everyone next fall about problem can avoid next year 104 Model Aviation ne two young ladies help keep Model Aviation magazine atloat Ms Andrea Peterson L person workproofreader production assistant etc Mrs Johnnie Shipley RI handles Plans Service orders production AMA News customer billing typesetting AMA News Competition Newsletter such miscellaneous chores producing Nats entry form updating national records type whew Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Together Nats Ever since days Navy hosted National Model Airplane Championships has great difficulty finding sites Nats events would same airfield too far away other 1983 however thesituation has improved greatly example both Indoor Outdoor Free Flight events will same field RC Control Line events fact RC Soaring Helicopter events will else will five miles away Indoor site will big hangar right Westover Air Force Base means will within walking distance other events base Similarly Out door FF events will visible other events base Indoor events incidental ly will have three official days instead usual two plus several days un official events Thus indoor flying will possible week long RC Soaring/Helicopter site huge grounds Smith & Wesson plant south Westover within view Interstate Highway 291 just couple miles Nats HQ intersection 1-291 1-90 Massachusetts Pike locations together hotels college dorms within few miles other means Nats activity wihtin 15 mintues other Its shaping up close-in happy Nats aided great Air Force coopera tion Westover Air Force Base will include final weekend full-scale static flying show Add first annual AMA convention activities HQ hotel promises fantastic week model aviation Plan now whether intend fly will plenty see participate entered contest ROAR Says Thanks. letter Gary Keyes Model Racing ProductsUSA shows appreciation RC model car boat people concerning AMAs recent success FCC would like take opportunity thank efforts obtaining much needed new RC frequencies AltFough fly model aircraft am avid RC car sometime boat racer ROAR does have financial human resources accomplish such grand goals think speak RC car boat enthu siasts extending sincere gratitude AMA efforts behalf No Club Charter Can Costly. Omahawks RC Club Nebraska has hit suit asking $50000 damages relating noise complaints club chartered about half club members belonged AMA lack chartering full AMA membership apparently due belief AMA insur ance would have protected club AMAs insurance says otherwise Omahawks RC organization member Academy Model Aeronautics would provide Defense coverage pay damages would result legal liability concerning suit members sued individually insurance policy would defend pay ny judgement against would liable pur pose Academy Model Aeronautics Legal Liability insurance insure its mem bers clubs Academy damages resulting being legally liable meantime club has spent about $3000 date legal expenses expects spend least much have started legal defense fund asking donations anyone interested helping AMA will forward checks made out Omahawks RC Inc help fund drive short sympathetic have pay bills date watching suit developments help what ways can unable anywhere near much might have possible club chartered sad part costs unnecessary except charter member ship fees could would have covered message clear AMA does pro vide liability protection belong June 1983 105 Bob Aberle received anuus old aii y aboveJ WRAM Show February 27 outstanding work during past few years Chairman AMAs RC Frequency Committee AMAs new PR Blimp R becoming familiar sight trade shows Made Peck-Polymers stands out high above exhibits make easy find AMA booth Shown photo taken WRAM Show White Plains NY Connecticut Maine actrosetlo 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aasociats VicePreeidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner MC 04345 Don Kraffn PD Box 1828 73 Heritage Lo. Dumbory MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06860 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher So Welpole MA 02181 NATS UPDATE new Soaring site has approved acquired approximately six miles Westover Field previously scheduled University Massachusetts Amherst now set flying activities will either Westover within six-mile limit dont believe has other Nats site have able fly such close proximity quite pleased receive Governor Massachusetts Honorable Michael Dukakis proclamation declaring month July Model Aviation Month HOW TO ENTER THE NATS am often asked question enter Nats Well its very simple out lined below 1 Send self-addressed envelope AMA requesting Nationals Entry Form 2 Fill out blank send entry fee AMA Headquarters before July 1 3 Voilayou entered ALL have show up compete SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING held special Council Budget Meeting Washington new National Center Aeromodeling member AMA can very proud functional beautiful facility Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director spent time building project owe Vince vote thanks job well done Getting back budget meeting first time such meeting has taken place members Council department heads Academy re viewed line item detail VP better understanding cost elements AMA department heads asked explain portions budget being first time review such undertaken details what went budget analyzed questionable areas explained sum up expense portion budget approved indicating surplus approxi mately $70000 approved capital expenditures consisted mainly computer peripheral equipment capi tal budget $60000 slated review approval next Council meeting held April 30 bottom line 1983 will operating break-even budget must keep mind some capital expenditures will one-time costs MAINE MODEL EXPO asked attend Maine Model Club Association meeting held Augusta ME March 6 Maine Model Association organized last year Expo ac tivity interest has continued grow 145 people attendance well two model manufacturers John Grigg AMA President also attandance both gave presentation Acade district activities Maine Model Association made up nine area clubs noted activi ty calendar has significantLy increased area indicates additional new members flying activities 1983 recog nized time facility rather crowded therefore planning enlarged Expo 1984 new location LR Bill Gagne SecretarylTreaSUrer Lou Bannister President Scott Bolduc Field Marshall Sky Streakers Modelers Club Don Krafft Associate VP looking new frequencies has made outline showing potential problem areas between cer tain frequencies anyone interested obtaining information may write Don will pleased pass See Nats New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Ainociat Vice-Presidents Fete Bianchini 2605 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney Sn. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreinch 9 Willow Ane. Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Jraochkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2 schenectady NY 12309 Lon Seuter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenlo NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehtich Form Rd Hickenrlle NY 1801 Second District Thoughts take dim view candidates office another make campaign PROMISES Unless 106 Model Aviation Dennis Folsom AVP Communications Coordinator Maine Model Club Asso ciation LI Frank Rende Executive Director Second Annual Maine Model Aircraft Expo Changing guard AMA President John Grigg rt gives new AMA RC Frequency Chairman George Myers also MAs Radio Technique columnist official badge position former Chairman Bob Aberle center looks Occasion WRAM Show White Plains New York February 26 LR Harry Peddle Secretary Sam Wade President Errol Heath Treasurer Kennebec Valley Model Aviators elected official sole control ma chinery will enable him deliver promised item impossible guarantee its materialization am sure agree Much preferred think state ment AIMS GOALS achieved benefit electorate firm un relenting drive accomplish such objectives During terms office have informed things believed would best serve AMA member AMA very own organization see two inseparable hold different view would inevitably result untenable conflict interest Prior last years election example circulated list certain particular GOALS opinion should concentrate upon achiev ing Some have already become reality others pending still others way becoming fact rather fancy Two matters demanding early attention listed Greater Restraint Dues Increases Needed Budgetary Reforms Whether coincidence other wise Executive Council meeting new home Reston VA next weekend announced purpose examining AMA Budgeting Methods Procedures eye toward putting sense hopefully fewer dollars AMA Ex penditures column pursuit objective PROMISE bound brighten outlook us seeking keep lid Dues-Increase Syndrome seems infect some policymakers periodically S-O-S ie Surmounting SNAFUI note just-received copy Trans mitter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers announcement requires im mediate attention Editor Ed Runkel writes starters Id like remind third annual AMA sanctioned contest held Jamesburg Sunday May 15th Keep mind plug contest outsiders ever get chance SNAFU AMA Headquarters due moving new headquarters left advertisement out latest Model v/at/on magazine Con test Calendar need word mouth can get event l Ed best effort make amends unintentional SNAFU put will June issue Model vi at/on scheduled reach members between April 27 May 4 about 11 days before meet WRAM 15 1983 version eager ly-awaited annual spectacle has now taken its well-earned place annals model aviation history now RC enthu siasts contemplating next years repeti tion yearly treat two shots will show WHY meh women ana cniloren West chester Radio Aero/Modelers did themselves proud usual making years offering greatest Though full-fledged member club took active personal part year nuts bolts phases 1 Setting up 2 Participating finally 3 Dismantling juggernaut Aeromodejing Show Biz During show pleasure helping Chuck Auerbach Tony Tartaglia Delta Dart pro gram enjoyed minute hour youngsters really sharp needed very little guidance shots Chuck writer looking over shoulders some regrettable reason picture Tony young charges failed material ize sufficiently publication highlight show District 2 AMA Member ship Meeting thanks kindness WRAM has held annually ever since inception shows Despite ob vious limitations photographer thought would like see picture Bob Aberle George Myers John Grigg meeting after installation George Bobs successor head AMA Frequen cy Committee Nats Notes Thanks Editor Bev Wisniew ski NMPRA newsletter able provide list motels Chicopee MA might wish consider selecting lodgings week Nats Actually have room names establishments telephone numbers So follows Quality Inn Conference Center 413 592-7751 Ra mada Inn 413 592-9101 Parwick 41 3 5927722 Susse Chalet 413 592-5141 Best Western 413 592-6171 Holiday Inn 413 781-0900 Sheraton West 413 781-8750 am pleased report have re ceived number requests work assign ments Nats willing make such contribution success East Coast Nats simply drop line shall see necessary application form furnished cannot repeat too often necessity supporting particular Nats member residing either District 1 District 2 Earl Van Gorder Editor Wing Tips newsletter MidHudson Modelmasters Poughkeepsie NY reports follows cannot stress enough need entrants possible years EAST COAST NATS Remember dont have expert win trophy Last year 94 trophies went unclaimed Nats number events could have claimed trophy barely able get model off ground year will also feature first ever Nats Convention sorts seminars displays discussion groups etc will definitely something dont forget important reason being Westover ly big attendance will mean wont have wait forever another East Coast Nats GEAR UP AND LOCKED thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaocians VicePreidenaa Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Fnancia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane Scottdale PA 15880 Fneqaflcy Coordinatar Jam Eearden 5552 Poanun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets see Tuesday must has story around lately trade shows club meetings banquets Executive Council meetings jockeying position ever busier schedule months travels included trip Newark OH Licking County RC Clubs banquet take look clubs new flying site site has built property leased club county located adjacent new Licking County Park help Parks De partment site being developed nicest club sites around will surely improve attendance clubs annual June 1983 107 contest another example what can done modelers municipal officials can work together Another letter re ceived relates too uncommon situation overlook need recognize Sometimes take granted good tune obtaining sites dont give recog nition recognition due Bath PA Area Modelers just such fortunate club recognizes its good fortune dropped following note use column Mr Bert Shafer dad Les operate grain production plantSunny Slope Farms club started 1 6 years ago leased sizeable piece ground crop field $100yes do/Icr per year rent has same since started Bert informed ne due inflation guess may have double time Bert son both built radio planes since son has graduated has really busy business however still continue have opportunity keep field Being associated Sunny Slope has reasons main reason club has prospered lot people out willing give receive fortunate Im afraid let anyone know about Thanks Bert second Ed son Paul Braden Bradens Airport Easton PA year 12th year Bradens shut down airport club hold Free Flight meet no commercial airline however understand has heavy charter flight busi ness along private aircraft business once done thing either Since started 12 years ago Bradens also close down two other clubs hold meetsboth RC amounts three days shutdown model airplane enthusiasts question people will go out way something help model airplane clubs thing speak people opinion deserve big vote thanks along people other areas am sure help other clubs always articles clubs losing fields too have op portunities Instead hearing about lost fields lets hear word appreciation have field lot good people out lets give credit credit due BAM-BASH XIII meet again tentatively set third weekend Sep tember 83 have tentative approval Bradens Tell somethinghow can beat people like Thanks Craig Ott letter Im pleased note club has presented AMA Certificates Appreciation both Shafers Bradens answer question Craigyou cant beat arrange ment hope other clubs similar fortunate positions will take lead recognizing benefactors large portion information re ceive clubs district comes newsletters sent month Id like thank clubs send copy particularly get kick out some names news letters Among cutest Ive received lately Clinton Model Aviators Wilmington OH Balsa Obituary name fits what us quite well Other great news letter monikers include Fly-Paper Air-Scoop Keep newsletters coming guys appreciate Jim Bearden District III Frequency Coordinator has done quite bit research 72 MHz Radio Common Carrier used near district submits following re port indicates area having much trouble listings RCC users present big gest problem us using consider ably higher power industrial users next Model v/at/on magazine should report card help us determining interference problems certain areas sure send ex periencing problems Jims letter have sent charts information AVPs regarding other transmitters Dis trict Ill 72 MHz 75 MHz Radio Common Carriers RCC Part 90 users have following RCC699 Transmitters72-73 MHz 441 Transmitters75-76 MHz Part 90 420 Transmitters 7 2-73 75-76 MHz Ohio51 TransmittersRCC 16 Southwest Ohio 30 Northern Ohio 5 elsewhere Pennsylvania 22 TransmittersRCC West Virginia 2 Transmitters RCC Adjacent States Kentucky 7 Transmitters RCC Indiana 3 TransmittersRCC Michigan 3 Transmitters RCC New Jersey 6 TransmittersRCC New York 15 TransmittersRCC Maryland 3 TransmittersRCC As can see District III has 75 trans mitters plus 37 transmitters adjacent states total 112 transmitters 10% transmitters RCC industry As District III Frequency Coordi nator would like get some feedback fellows Cleveland area other parts Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Ed Roznowski sent following letter picture column something column En closed picture set rules Clubs Scooter II racing event year will fourth 12 15 fliers participat ing have no problems getting workers cant wait race day due lower speeds planes Race times around two minutes Quarter Midget course Some fliers have gotten interested Quickie 500 racing Quarter Midget years racing will fourth Sunday month May Septem ber club Lebanon Valley Radio Con trol Club Inc Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society worked together event Sounds like fun Ed nice know have plenty workers See Toledo flelaware S Drstrrct Columbia land h Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aucciate Vice-Prou*deqnls Wayne Abernethy 9205 CarendOn 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bol Chompine 205 lipton rt& Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin Bli Beectwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Aoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Clvirs Court Folio Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvjlle NC 27028 Frequenscy Coondhnater Poul Vocobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 28301 Phone evening 19191 488-5988 hear District IV competition fliers getting ready Nats year will good Contact AMA HQ entry blanks additional information will also programs dont fly competition lots rest family see hope now know AMA Headquarters staff now new building Reston VA Washington DC area please stop take look what think best aeromodel ing center world made possible generous contirbutions club would like plan trip new building get touch can arrange some to take group tour new facility good club project would bus tour Washington DC see new National Center Aeromodeling Later year will have official dedi cation ribbon cutting ceremonies Ill keep posted exact date pinned down have gotten quite few letters Dis 108 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFULI Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities trict IV clubs praising work Paul Yaccobucci doing Paul District IV Frequency Coordinator has list users radio equipment could possibly cause interference problems within dis trict would like list commercial industrial users area drop Paul line will glad help can also advise about frequency scanning equip ment club missed Roanoke Valley RC Clubs auction Roanoke VA surely missed big outing auction gets bigger better year approxi mately 500 modelers swapping lies mod els year Some Hobby Line distributors showed wares year would guess few years will another Toledo Roanoke club goes out make welcome has club people meet front door help carry goodies refreshment stand has abundance homemade food delicious think District IV showed up year lot good deals models also abundance Everything Indoor Control Line RC Free Flight Also quite few Sailplanes Believe stuff junk some planes built very welL Finished models changed hands very low prices club will doing again next year plan attend Sorry short article month lately time has premium business growing leaps bounds takes lot time have always said cannot take time feel needed job Vice-President Dis trict IV properly would time let someone else take over has time willing will thinking about next couple months doing lot soul searching Whats Happening District IV Radio Control League North Carolina new first North Carolina now have official sanctioned AMA show team Raleigh Aero Masters Show Team recog nized January year Jim Page main force behind forming organi zation group deserves much credit amount work involved developing acts putting performances type unbelieved Everyone please try assist whatever area possible Im sure Jim would appreciate greatly Sandhills Model Aircraft Club found editorial SMAC newsletter Flight Lines Thought might interesting other club officers have always felt people put out special effort should recognized mind am including special section newsletter devoted club members put out special unselfish efforts help present hope fully future club members recognition will based personal knowledge well information receive other club members will included newsletter club member gives himself totally unselfish manner sole intent helping someone else Prince Georges Radio Control Club Par tial schedule PGRC Clubs upcoming activi ties May 1stQuickie 200 Races May 15th Quickie 500 Races & Formula 1 May 21st & 22ndPattern & Scale Contest June 11th & 12thScale Masters Contest Raleigh Aeromodelers RAM Fun Fly April 30th RAM Pattern MeetJuly 9th & 10th Sunfest 83August 6th & 7th RAM Scale MeetOctober 8th & 9th Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA Saint Elmos Day St Elmos Day cele bration fun fly will held May 1st year Steve Kaluf busy making plans best yet Mark calen dar polish up flying skills airplane invite friend come Out day fly ing fun Sky Lancers Washington DC SLOW Club now has AMA Control Line show team am sure will hear lot AMA show team arent Control Line show teams around Thats now b5O Alahama 0 Florida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina sosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-5550 Aseociew VIePrmldmws Greg Doe Itt 4 166 Poesy Smyrne TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 21i8 Thorn. N Cheeleaton sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. DeIrsy Beads FL 33444 Joseph McaIiw SR 00866 Boa 1532 Fagardo PR 00648 td Moorman 70 FIfth St Sisalimar FL 32579 Harry Sisarens P0 Box 376 Oneonse AL 35121 Torn Thacker 2390 Lawrenasville Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Fraqasency Coordhstae Burnis Fields 096 OntarIo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888662 would like see World Champion ship flying plan Pensacola FL Oc tober 10-15 1983 best fliers about 30 countries will compete FAI World RC Pattern Championships World Champs will held Bronson Fieldthanks final approval US Navy Bronson Field family can visit famous Pensacola white sand beaches visit Naval Aviation Muse um tour USS Lexington aircraft car rier Saturday night take family World Championship banquet Perdido Bay Country Club Host clubs World Championships Northwest Florida RC Modelers Pensacola Aeromodelers Eglin Aero modelers Ft Walton Beach Any District V members invited assist running contest interested contact Ron Chidgey Tony Stillman 100 Kentucky Dr Pensacola FK 32505 cant wait mail call 904 456-2933 after six 904 478-6745 during day Model planes kinds biplanes jets 10 inches 16 feet across fill skies Dixie Sky Devils meet. says front page Amory Advertiser Amory MS Dixie Sky Devils new ly organized chartered AMA club live area interested joining call Ed Hunter 256-7765 after six pm Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS held its first fun fly season March 6thhenceforth known Crash Sun day 25 contestants 16 crash es Pictured winnersnote lack planes photo winning bunch includes Dennis Lott Ron Fears Kevin Quattlebaum Hubert Crook Jerry Gould Mike Lauman Gayle Smith George Hancock Hank Cooper Ricardo Tarte Carolina PR called other night tell about plans several AMA members island make pilgrimage Toledo show Thats serious aeromodeling interest Wish could get same group go Nats year Remember Nats year will its ever before Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Amelat VIce-Presidenta Loren Holes 643 HitI Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1503 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Melony 1916 Keonland Pkwy Owenshoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Snsithvjlle MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Sorthomme unisersity City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Boo 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 8111 Zinsteser Boss 72 yarnS IL 81375 Frequency Coardlnesor James Check 564 Greotchesner St Lexington KY 40505 has busy month since last met Spring breaks college two pit crew members swelled home Underwoods full scale lots mail bombed mailbox got day flying check out new radio channel 38 Worked great Underwoods en masse along houseguest Vienna Aus tria managed make trip Pekin IL mall show put Pekin Peoria RC Clubs Peoria Wyreflyers Control Line Club important part event well Aviation Day included Ultra-Lights EAA displays addition models great able visit modeler friends CD Al Kretz got manhandle mike trophy awards Twas fun indeed few pictures taken Cathy Under wood reveal items note ruomni eno DIII immer myors newsletter editor Morrie end President Bob Overmier June 1983 109 winners sharp display loads nice models club has yet tried mall show should Its fantastic meet pub lic way sell modeling working developing National Model Avia tion Day sell modeling over US once Robert t-irestone Os Inaisna sent snot trophy stand mall show Elkhart IN show March 12-13 year sponsored Elkhart County Flight Mas ters Tn-Valley RC Club South Bend Impressive hardware isnt Another PR-type project group might want pursue handout explaining club its activities Lafayette Esquadrilles has impressive little number uses demos contests etc cludes general club information describes types events tells what watch contests get hobby etc Phone numbers contact persons round off Its great icebreaker springboard questions well chance pass information old philosophers note month prompted bit Turbulator newsletter Thermaleers McDonnellDouglas Free Flight clubs Edited Bob Klipp newsletter reads like friendly let ter favorite uncle filled hints information well personal ob servations provide some interesting sights may never tow A-2 cir cle enjoy material end Bobs note January issue included expected plea dues relates Anyway its going cost nine bucks what could give feelings its subjective thing Free Flight camaraderie associated still give lot satisfaction please stay us dont feel obligated un derstand words prompted thought feel strongly about relationship types organizations associate ourselves often hear person ask What give dues Very rarely can group give much return dues very simply becomes what can give group becomes criti cal what makes group dynamic vital give beyond dollar value will receive kind After work complete picture jigsaw puzzle pieces move hand puzzlenever reverse Iowa igan 0 Menesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Assistant Vice-President Jack Pnn 368 Ha -poet Or. 5 2eovr pds 62402 Associate Vica-Preeidsts Arthur ArrO 1014 Woodbrote diud Ant Arnor MI 43103 Russell Kneozqer 2625 5 ShoreisoOd Sno Muaukne WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tiota 51. Ouluth MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanginerood Tr St Joseps Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Oorsent Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crysnol MN 55428 Frequency cooi-dinatoe Pete Waters 117 Cast Main upper Level Northaille Ml 48167 Phone 0ev 313 348-0085 stoning 313 437-4244 visit AMA Headquarters Na tional Center Aeromodeling fantastic Almost everything place function ing everyone looked happy busy Theres Control Line circle parking lot some plaques honor wall entrance look professional can proud AMA Before airplanes museum collection hung high center bay possible fly model space set some records John Worth has 11 seconds handlaunch glider have two minutes 585 seconds rubber power new Manhattan Cabin hung up otherwise Im sure could have done five minutes Ill pay attention partici pants fund raising program get plaques wall names Honor Roll Plaques hundred dollars should sent Vince Mankowski right away still have possession Council meeting dealt exclusively budget creeps upward Some Bits Pieces Chicago area June 9-12 will scene Great Race 83 Sailplanes isdistance twill Contact Dan Pruss 815436-2649 information unique type event deed Speaking unique consider latest project Charles DuVall southern Illinois has put together elapse time meter determine actually much time puts building So times people ask long project takesespecially scale project Most times answer rather wild guess best Charles will know sure now flips starts work off leaves shop goes up 9999 hours should cover projects Since scale buff wonder long will keep meter before destroys dont think could bear learn long really spend model Closing Some new appointments next month Remember Chicopee next month Have helped newcomer month Radio Waves Tn-Village RCers Streamwood IL come some defini tions Ballasta loud explosion Cap Stripto remove ones headgear Pylonall aboard Wash in/Wash outlaundromat schedule tip hat profound thank youmy new headmast photo courtesy Bob Freukes St Louis year first time have spent much time details depth first time ever special meeting sub ject Council doing its job members specially knowledgeable con tribution Ed Izzo report Dennis L Goodrich AMA 32792 Ames IA Heres picture taken after videotaping session WOI-TV Ames Iowa February 10 1983 Members Ames Sundusters am president demonstrated Indoor rubber powered pylon flying use keep up interest during winter segment aired March 12 1983 WOIs public affairs program Iowa Edi tion participated show others club pleased what saw feel have presented aeromodel ing public new pleasant light Part approach suggestion particular form ideal families cause cheap very young can partici pate educational great cabin fever 110 Model Aviation F vvyreslyers Terry Meidrotn talking local youngster through AMA Cub Delta Dart Cant find place leadouts eh club also has signup free instruction trainer films ne youngest winner wouse name daughter Cathy failed get receiving trophy Al Kretz CD LR Host Betty Lou Varnum Mike Ander son Mats Dubberke Tom Bubolz Bret Smith Dave Shavers would like mention Iowa Edition executive producer Betty Lou Varnum biggest fan also loves flying sort deserves special thanks letting us try show modeling Last year went Ida Grove did ten-minute seg ment IMAA Fun Fly Festival very impressed first exposure big time flying Other clubs should afraid ap proach public affairs departments local TV stations always lookout new interesting things especi ally ones come public affairs angle things offer public better way living educating coping Participation within club has good has spurred interest certain junior has brought two boys along him standpoint has great success Mike Anderson spark plug Indoor flying having adapted article Model Airplane News back issue has adapted AMA CL rules fit manner events junior Matt Dubberke re ceived recent notoriety letter editor Model Airplane New& em barrassed find club such low profile invisible now knows us feeding interests best can club has sent letter response MAN editorial Last year made concerted effort find safe place fly RC What found two flying sites power gliders rent-free Needless say requiring AMA Sundusters memberships fly suppose going alienate number folks will think trying exclusive cant see trying protect selves guess Problem Arkansas C txwsan Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vce-Prsedents 2db Friydl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 201 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Honey III 927 Commerce Pleaxannon TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Palmer NC Alboqaerqae NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cx Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sarnlesvile OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinexor Tdm Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 WHAT THRILL get walk proud ly very own AMA National Head quarters Museum building beautiful rolling countryside Reston VA just off highway Washington DC Dulles Airport just far enough west Washington avoid its frantic confusion just far six miles enough east Dulles avoid airport noise such beauti ful setting am inspired corny observe probably close Heaven can get model airplane please believe very eerie feeling because building vision planned plain gray ceiling room Dallas Gaston Hospi tal 10 years ago fact HQ building idea became part plan overcoming what supposed terminal illness appearance plan building indelible mind probably could have walked its interior moved around completely blindfolded course built architects model build ing added familiarity building actually open What thrill Now pray make proudest place aeromod eling world Now rent money will go someone elses pocket Use new building already affect ing us March 19th first Executive Council meeting held new con ference room front building Purpose meeting discuss ap prove 1983 budget long all-day session gave us fine chance try out comfort rooms chairs sure must congratulate whoever picked chairs definitely expensive chairs about comfortable business chairs have encountered sure made long dull meeting endurable might observe chairs thoughtfully carefully chosen AMA HQ staff has probably made good choices everything erse involved Although national action AMA does affect District VIII will try now mention happenings directly concern ing five-state district Some popular activities being planned already action season mall shows weather still de pendable enough invite modelers come distance flying Mall shows during period also great way introduce aeromodeling public com munitys officials mall show also inspires meeings symposiums BS ses sions stir enthusiasm up us also excellent chance exchange technical ideas families meet other am astonished very pleased amount quality both Control Line Indoor flying being generated District VIII Control Line flying almost died out Dallas area old leaders hav ing switched over Radio Control Along came very personable young fellow name Gary Grant fascinated Control Line flying didnt enjoy flying alone Rather fly alone give up flying Gary started recruiting soon club enthusiasts generated lots activity going am proud say bunch teenagers getting involved rather unsuspected problem developed renewed Control Line interest Few hobby dealers carrying Control Line kits accessories manufacturers also backing off being earliest Control Line fliers lucky speak language have connec tions keep good supply hand hobby shop able help new comer technical problems salute Gary Grant putting Control Line back its feet area Control LineWilliam Hess came San Antonio tell San Antonio picking up Control Line part Southwest Model Airplane Championships Labor Day weekend might well have died hadnt offered carry Southwest Model Airplane Championships Meet has held ever since 1938 45 years before Control Line flying radio either al ways traditionally held Dallas until Planesmen Fort Worth took over Free Flight part hold southwest Fort Worth Labor Day weekend Radio Control phase Southwest Cham pionships still held Dallas Indoor flying interest District VIII probably highest level has ever en joyed Monthly gatherings being held Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX attendance growing time two fellows putting gether Ed Turner Jesse Shepherd Ed Free Flight leaders nationally just cant say enough nice things about oldest quietest gentle manly leaders Jesse Shepherd jewel Indoor flying interest fellows have generated has drawn recognized door experts like Stan Chilton way Wichita KS darned Stan didnt set national record gym Bed ford Boys Ranch let make ob servation wind Dallas 35 mph doesnt blow indoors Fred Welsh Flight Training Commit tee Chairman Richardson TX Radio Control Club have seen lot sort effort put out bunch on-their-toes clubs packet Fred brought probably best Ive ever seen beautifully put together covers everything approach finest thing club can both directions other club members newcomer flier club isnt putting out information like should beautiful packet put out Richardson RC club far too expensive send gratis anyone interested will talk see nominal fee can arranged just received excellent newsletter Wings Texas City RC Club leader group must really sumpin because Phil Poffenbarger both President Newsletter Editor obviously strong creative leader well newsletter contained sparkling format assignments responsibilities holding model meet fun fly might contact Phil Poffen barger 2902 Frostwood Circle Dickinson TX 77539 photocopy information Congrats Texas City RC Club Aeromodelingthe pursuit happiness **** now**** txlxradx e Knsas e Nebraska C Nxttlt Oakxta C South Dakota IXWyxming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaeocieee Vice-Presidenna Robert Bell 2622 5 Coffmae, Casper VVY 82601 Ed Cam 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 C Stanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th Sn Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mantern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts BiBS Cloadax Sidax PaIls SD 57103 Frequeascy Cocedinetor Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly P1 Denver CO 80220 Phone Day 3031 761-5900 Evening 303 757-4082 Congratulations modelers Grand Junction CO becoming AMA Chartered Club No 1124 1983 Randy Smith June 1983 111 club secretary shares group has some really good fliers its hard get out side fliers Visit fly Grand Junction held fun fly last Sunday Febru ary featured Sweet Stick models held Whitewater Dragstrip-paved run way pit area Ken Pedersen CD event would like send newsletters contact Grand Junction Modelers may contact Randy Smith 403 Bristol Ct. Grand Junction CO 81501 Associate VP Ed Cox Kansas sends following info Fliers area Gordon City La Cygne KS take note Garden City has new club Sand Hill Fliers Gary Joy President club 14 members Gary feels other fliers area may looking friendship flying activity now offered organization Contact Gary Joy 314 No 10th South Apt Garden City KS 67846 Ray Shields LaCygne KS writes new activity area farm near Linn-Miami County line Highway 69 several fliers area Ray looking Ray has both RC full-size landing strip farm Sounds like plenty room Contact Ray Shields Rt 1 LaCygne KS 66040 Good flying guys thanks info Ed Cox way Garden City southwest Kansas La Cygne close Missouri border south Kansas City about 50-60 miles Donald Pemberton Wichita KS has sent letter update rundown activities area reports Air Capitol Eagles Air Show Team No 121 busy planning 83 show season operate basically central Kansas can travel other areas within reason time permits Contact Don 9112 Hickory Lane Wichita KS 67212 Don also reports Wichita RC Club has announced 2nd Annual Jumbo RC fly-in May 7-8 Pattern meet June 25-26 2nd Annual Aviation Day program August 14 Sailplane contest September11 still plan having annual Pylon Racing event annual picnic fun fly Sounds great may wish contact Wichita RC Club Presidint Ron Wilford Guess youll have contact Ron through Dons address didnt include report Rons name didnt show up latest microfiche AMA membership Ron Wil ford may wish contact AMA HQ check Carol Merfeld re 83 mem bership Probably some minor hitch safe may wish check out HQ Contact Jerry Carley regarding May 7-8 Jum bo Fly-In 1-316/524-6654 Don reported several past events volunteered AVP needed appreciated Don dont get volun teers pay good too Thanks letter Don opportunity see new AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA past weekend March 19-20 know AMA members will proud have part organization too can visit new Headquarters building Im sure Vince Mankowski will sharing opportunity contribute Phase II Building Fund toward reducing mortgage building Id urge consider contribu tion some new really nice pins patches will available Watch opportunity soon Arizona vrnra r Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Amciate Vka-Prssdenta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevele CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Ileynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St. Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Wastty Chula Vista CA 92011 Praquency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Pair Oakv CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 report being written Florida Im back cape again launch ofTRWs satellites Space Shuttle what better thing tend Pattern meet headed south attend meet put Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS two-day Pattern meet directed Ted McKerchner weather didnt cooperate front moved through causing cold blustery conditions meet hit heavy rain around noon Sun day good revisiting club last tended Quickie 500 meet put 1978 Saw several familiar faces yet another weekend went over Orlando run four-mile race local running club putting ran pun tended Nordic Glider team member Jim Bradley also competing Jim lives Orlando can fly circles around Nordic can beat him footrace though does turn decent time Ive appointed new AVP Hawaii Hes no stranger competitors name Al Tuttle As columnist can see Im going like Al asked him thumb nail sketch himslef article sent enough info fill entire allotted space promised Al familiar Cape Canaveral area having spent over 20 years missile busi ness Al lived Cape area nine years Hes flown various types models except helicopters CL FF first loves migrated Pattern Quarter Midget racing Hes member USPJA CD Al says activity Maui lives almost 100% RC power glider club process being formed Maui Contact Al info Al sent lots Ive lot cover month must move reading Silent Flyer newsletter South Bay Soaring Society located near San Jose ran across article showing club kept flying site members flying sand dunes eroding badly Parks Depart ment closing activities club formed committee work Parks Department formulated way save dunes First walkway sand ladder con structed parking area top dune cut random access top Next windfences erected across old pathways new path Finally pilots platform built spectator bench installed nearby Straw mulched bare sand spots What really gets attention done $200 Parks Depart ment preparing restore adjacent dune cost $50000 Good job SBSS now have fine site Sunset Beach Another club San Fernando Valley Radio Control Flyers reports too improving its flying site its own expense members fly Sepulveda Basin site Marty Mallow member club wrote saying club provided pipe bring water pit area infield being plowed up order install sprink ler system plant grass also intend install sun shade roof over pit area clubs expense San Fernando Valley Foundation tax deductible donations can made has established monies will used better site Later year theyll host Pattern meet Attend see fruits labor AVP Sacramento area Bob Kampmann reports theres some low-key Indoor flying Sierra College gym Rocklin fly December through April 2nd 4th Sundays 1 pmto 5 pm know information little late year its good know recent ninth annual Astro Electric Championships nearly $2000 worth mer chandise awarded 62 con testants made 83 entries 39 trophies shoot Larry Jolly field day entered six events four firsts second fourth Electric stay may way fly power future Noise problem planes Mike Lee Phoenix AVP wrote Denver Im has travel Mike reports attendance up 112 Model Aviation LR GLA J Holcomb Super Lucky Fly II 0 Jorden Big Stick 0 Jorden Strikemaster W DeCamp Kouger 1W DeCamp Dirty Birdy CM Hamilton Hooker CM Hamilton Cricket CM Hamilton Aero master Too R Hall Mach R Hall Super Duper Joy Stick R Hall Photo R Hall Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unlets writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel years version Southwest Regionals Buckeye AZ meet over 25 years oid now still strong Mike reports Sun Valley Flyers SVF Phoenix have new paved runway Its 60 x 500 feet SVF put many months hard work raising funds site finest Arizona photo below shows Mike instructing ROTC students Cactus High School Phoenix aerodynamics Mike has plaid shirt students have new flying program eager learn about aircraft Mike looks hes showing bank plane wish columns easy prepare leave much stuff out Mike sent other pictures Ill work space permits booth has busy traveling around Drop line could use would like address club drop line shouldnt Florida forever THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainociasa VIce-PrmidnU Al Culver 1607 S von Elm 1 Pocanelto 1083201 Simon Droete Box 58 Broedniew MT 59015 Gory Ft Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Joneeu AK 99801 Dane Mullmns 15859 Palatine Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickobarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilne P0 Box 623 Klometh Fells OR 97601 chick Young 29020 1st Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 95003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Mel St Redmond WA 98052 Frequaficy Coerdinesar obert Belch 15439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 hone 1503 761-5103 Just got word Boeing Hawks ponsoring first ever Scale Contest ly.In Bob Bailey wrote will cale Saturday May 7 Open Scale 1yIn Sunday May 8 Register starting am both days Hawks field Kent emember 7296 forbidden fre uency Seattle area 7224 uestionable Barnstormers Bi-Plane Contest July changed involve Scale types ith small bonus Bi-Planes later NWSS will hold Soaring meet Red tond field May 7-8 May Fly oaring Contest will followed Soaring leet Eugene 14th May lay 28-29 NWSS will host Soaring con tst Spokane Hawks will have Soar ig meet Kent June 4-5 June 18 Portland will meet run NWSS/NSS understand latest Soar ing song Gorilla Dreams Anyway get glider go meet Since will probably read after fact F500 Pylon Racing Champs held May 1 Kent Hawks will sponsor race June 18-19 QM F500 Saturday Fl Sunday Dont forget best Float Plane Fun Fly July 2-3 Haystack Res just south Madras OR Motels town camping site go enjoy Another contest enjoy will 13th Annual Chelan Air Fair put Red Apple Fliers Wenatchee Two days July 910 will hold classes Pattern Sport Giant Scale Randy Brawley CD ad vises free camper parking great scenery large paved runway attend Sounds Jike great weekend CL enthusiasts should trek Eugene May 28-29 Northwest Champs Right airport theyve got great place contest excellent out question kinds CL stuffCarrier Stunt Balloon Bust Combat Racing mention few go fast clip things slow down fine get-together Satur day night great time friends flying Remember SRACs May Fly May 28-30 clubs Can will late July early August SRAC also talking about T-6 racing along several other clubs possible enough interest T-6 racing get district-wide thing going have thoughts let know speaking low cost racing dont forget Super Sport races run several clubs southern Oregon Simple rules cheap equipment seem like way go interested contact Dick Wickline get particulars As recall Jim Trump Benton Co group got S/S racing going can supply info well May 14-15 days Zillah Valley Aero Modelers Volcano Fun Fly Always first-rate contest also great time sit around swap lies field tops camping grass ever growing strip asphalt fly MRRCS scheduled have Pat tern Scale meet Puyallup Jurte 4-5 dont have particulars contact Bob Pfeiffer details next Pattern contest will Zillah hosted VAM June 18-19 got letter Mark Peterson Scobey MT about efforts organize club Mark enclosed poster about lecture show n tell presentation made troduce modeling good folk Scobey What outstanding idea anyone close can give support aid Mark please since can use help can get Really its people like Mark such great positive enthusiasm make hobby enjoyable Helena Flying Tigers Uncontest will May 14-15 Bring anything fly fun no entry fee just come enjoy Big Bird enthusiasts will have Fly-In MRRCS field Puyallup July 16-17 Hosted Puget Sound Rocs will low-key eventfly and/or talk no pressure first annual event has camping space field Al Alman tells will food supplied reasonable cost six-channel Futaba will raffled off bring biggie mingle long marking calendar remember OMAS-1 will have its second annual fly-in about August 20-21 first event ex cellent can look forward next Bruce Carson wrote Breshears put Delta Dart contest Spokane No info about ceiling height high time Joe Foxs 38 seconds Gil Horstman prom ised have outdoor mass launch Delta Darts annual JSB Scale meet Isnt amazing what some RC clubs get involved Pennyplanes anyone Barons will host Scale Internats June 1012 Deer Park field Last year around 20 entries year could much bigger since no competition FAI Internats last year As far know Strat-O-Bats arent getting much action Pacific Ace Challenge Pitysounds like good idea Also RAG meet will May 1 before will read its back fun games Army over Harts Lake site Misery Meet shifted Hillsboro combined NorWester monthly contest next NorWester monthly will held May 15 probably will Hills boro site should check out first some word about access Boardman OR bombing range FF site Only 15000 acres some wild hazards Dave Hagen put 2710 Albany Fl D meet Since Dominas record 2603 Dave clear national record hand didnt file because thought needed another timer will again MARCS will have fun fly May 22 Scale meet June 26 club field Marymoor Park look forward Sportsman Race July 23 recall anything flies can entered handicapping system less swift Theres hope Are aware show teams Dis trict XI has have feeling out aware existence have two teams go out put flying demonstrations front millions people year value PR work enormous potential audience includes citizen district older team headquar tered Spokane other located Everett point dont know booked solid think might event can used further hobby contact teams ask could put show Both groups outstanding flying demonstrations can really wow crowd Idaho Symposium April 30/ May 1 Boise 7th will BARKS race BARKS field Q-500 possibly T-6 races 15th Pocatello will Q-500 1AA races possibility T-6 racing 21st Boise will fun fly BARKS field beginning noon new organization Idaho called Idaho Scale Squadron Its purpose s promote Scale modeling have several meets throughout year organization deserves support participation May 28 29 club will sponsor meet Pocatello attend Also May 28 29 Treasure Valley Pylon Racing Association will have its annual Q-500 Fl race Caidwell now THINK SAFETY HAPPY FLYING June 1983 113 SHARING IS THE BEST OF ALL REWARDS now like quote letter modeler southern gentleman friend beginner GEORGE PERRYMAN Smyrna GA. no longer beginner himself Georges message REAL enjoy ment modelers ALL ages build ing flying model airplanes found not-too-complicated rubber-powered Free Flight models quote enjoy Junior Flight column efforts reach modelers may just young years older modelers turning simple rubber gliders discovering what have known years models FUN really Hundreds possibly thousands Radio Control fliers now flying simple rubber ships Now have graduated Im just beginning 45th contest season probably will never again have like 1982 flew nothing rubber made 29 firsts 11 different events entered 14 events Lincoln AMA Nationals won nine firsts mostly simple rubber stuff As wind tunnel model designer Lockheed have work 10 hours day usually six days week So cuts modeling some Maybe time time can include few things have helped over years No knows everything about facet modeling sharing best rewards Enclosed plc fun mod els made over thousand flights 30 hours total flight time before lost never much fun last ed long did Ed enclosed check $1000 join BAMA * ** hear loud clear George Yes indeed sport model whether rubber electric gasoline powered what long remember cherish contest events found such models over country welcome member BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Association look forward receiving hints ideas other modelers too may want contribute Seaglen Model Co recent W RAM Show White Plains NY past February ran old friend Massachusetts manning what interesting booths entire show Glenn ORoak used fly models together Bostons junior Aviation League ly goes back before AMA Glenn along wife Celia thats Seaglen comes producing very nice line 30 wingspan models So far include four super scale models Lambert Monocoup Cessna C34 Rearwin Speedster Fairchild 24 . high wing monoplanes good flying character istics 4 Seaglen Model Cos 30 span Pacific Ace kit want stress most. particular ly time Pacific Ace model kit fits perfectly Don Ross Extravaganza contest talked about two issues ago course 1983 model Black Bullet will events Pacific Ace too ageless designs will go forever Send 20c stamped self-addressed en velope Seaglen catalogue Write Glenn ORoak SEAGLEN MODEL CO Box 123 Plympton MA 02367 Don Ross himslef gives stamp ap proval Pacific Ace kit costs $750 flying scale kits cost $1000 f 0 Dont pass up kits best buys around igned fly. fly. FLY Balsa Props As promised heres allbalsa prop indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model 3 blades simple flat sheets inch wide two quarter inches long thirty-second inch thick No difficulty cutting out sanding smooth work pulling plane ward hub heart prop must neat job making hub blades attach no problem make sloppy hub. make slop py airplane First mark center rse 1 inch end fway side Push pin right straight down through stick will hole prop shaft should done accurately three inch long one-eighth square-hub marked off oneinch sections Cut away half material outer portions indicated Get off les going right way. sure material cut off forms neat 450 angle Dont figure making hubs thats Make several ROY poor ones Break up perfect will tempted use As matter fact should de stroy parts model feel come up best possible s way improve propellers next month. JOIN BAMA TODAY Beginning Aero Modelers Association membership covers period during 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published fee membership $10 please pay check may forwarded attention Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 114 Model Aviation U Io FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 George Perryman displays favorite ginners model neither too complex
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents 1983 Nomination Procedures AMA Bylaws revised 1982 provide three year elected officer terms instead two changes include adoption various standing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization operation Among standing rules involving AMA Nomina tions Committee procedures making nominations AMA officers being elected year 1983 will electing AMA Presi dent Vice-Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three year terms beginning 1984 Note during bylaws transition Executive Vice-President formerly called Secretary/Treasurer Vice-Presidents Districts 3 7 11 will have terms extended year through 1984 procedures nomination will follows NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 Composition a All 11 Vice-Presidents sit Nominating Committee will constitute Committee total b Members Nominating Committee shall barred becoming nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same district absent Vice-President has permission writing vote telegram absent Vice-President will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex-offi cio member neither may Executive VicePresident nor Executive Director member Committee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Com mittee shall elected among VicePresidents Vice-Presidents majori ty vote b The current AMA President absence Executive Vice-President will call meeting order Once chairman Nominating Committee elected President EVP will relinquish chair leave meeting 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed written minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive VicePresident meeting chairman Executive Director full written report meeting results voting procedures 48 hours after adjournment 4 Meeting Conduct a The President EVP shall open meeting preside Vice-Presidents elect chairman b newly elected chairman shall dis miss President EVP Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior to covening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter ac ceptance candidate must file AMA Headquarters prior meeting cause Nominating Committee scheduled meet July 31 deadline nomina tion receipt AMA Headquarters close business Monday July 18 6 Selection Nominees a Limited three 3 upon ballot elective office b The assembly shall examine evaluate discuss written proposals candi dacy office see 5 nomination let ters shall read aloud Recording Secretary c The discussion period shall limited ten 10 minutes per candidate d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except 34 vote against may withold incumbents name ballot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per person per ballot b Oral voting shall district starting District 1 progressing numerically ascending sequence through District 11 desired voting secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting issue shall precede voting other nominees see 6d Voting placing nominees ballot shall follow sequence President Execu tive Vice-President Vice-Presidents d When three names nomi nated elimination will simple majority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chairman may move nomination acclamation continued page 104 June 1983 101 ACADEMY OF MODEL 1810 Samuel Morse Dr AERONAUTICSJ Reston VA 22090 World s L rqe S rn Organization NC Glitch Postcard hope Radio Control enthusiasts read pages 103-1 04 May 1983 issue Model Aviation article AMAs Frequency Coordinator intro duction new volunteer job will benefit RC fliers article spoke about tools will enable District Frequency Coordi nator DFC job stated postcard would quick simple way get RC interference information DFC Inserted issue ModelAviation between pages 58-59 will find pre printed postcard can use has spaces filled init very important complete blanks DFC build useful file will help RC fliers district needs good information Dont neglect details have interfer ence report make Note Additional copies RC Interference Report Card available upon request AMA HQ please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope request Carry reporting card field box pre-addressed DFC 1 5c stamp applied have interference problem whether think could coming strong commercial legitimate signal other source please note facts field way home drop completed post card mailbox current information better can help address DFC shown VPs column heading month Model Aviation district-wide collection data will help build good picture activity area might affect achieve best selection channels region DFC needs input system over AMA district serves end result can list RC frequencies area have best odds being free interference Synopsis-i 983 Budget Meeting March 19 Reston VA first AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Head quarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeilI Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President 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 Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Lang worthy NAA Executive Director Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Voislavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Frank Ehling John Preston Dis trict IV AVP Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave brief presentation during stated 1983 budget re vised HQ since January should opinion cut further area Executive Director advised 1983 revised budget projected 88000 members budget reflects accurate information previously available January Anaheim meeting noted 1983 revised budget balanced budget modest surplus agreed consensus go through proposed budget line line Following reported items upon Council took action 1 Rent Executive Director reported Aerospace Education Association desirous renting surplus office space indeed has already presented check After discussion approved unanimously District X abstained Executive Director authorized pursue rent offer AEA commit commit according judgement 2 Postage & Freight Several Council mem bers noted needing receive mail HQ once week others want mail sent occurs decided con tinue present mailing practice Council wishing separate treatment should direct HQ writing 3 Museum namin8 curator since Frank Ehlings retirement will taken up regular April meeting meantime motion approved museum initially funded $10000 $5000 applied toward curators annual salary second $5000 towards museum oper ating expenses eight against 3 5 1 2 9 4 EVP Pres seven ED 11 8 10 NAA 6 7 4 Public Relations PR budget noted very conservative Mr Styles requested consider April presentation up additional $10000 other PR projects beyond currently budgeted 5 Officer Service item encompasses costs Council meetings travel motion future Council meetings held Headquarters National Center Aeromodeling purpose reducing officer travel costs unless otherwise decided 2/3 vote approved two 3 4 eight against 2 9 5 10 8 6 1 11 three abstained EVP NAA ED Most Council members felt meetings should rotated around country noted way economize could limiting meet ings four year 6 Committees Ed Izzo chairman Noise Committee requested reducing $5000 budgeted figure $3000 accepted Frequency Committee request insert Interference Report Cards Model v/a t/on approved expenses deducted Frequency Committee budget approved unanimously add $2000 budget meeting Safety Committee 7 Professional Fees EVP request ed look various levels audits land costs same what would required connection building loan order possibly reduce costs currently annual major expense 8 Computerization Long discussion held present computer capabilities future plans noted accounting department badly need modern equipment should proceed current updating intentions Carl Maroney asked document what HQ has done will concerning computer systems future Council members will have concise comprehensive background information 9 Model Aviation ad-rep com mission arrangement Model vi at/on discussed no action taken change present policy established publisher 10 Investment Income Council ad vised Mr Worth seek recommendation donor stock make keep sell decision donation has al tripled value past year 11 Budget Status Having gone through entire income expenses line line no change totals approved unanimously budget presented March 19 1983 Council meeting adopted 12 Employee Loan Request Due Reston move DC employee has en countered hardships requested loan request approved unanimously loan accordance HQ established policy 13 Future Meetings addition previously approved April 30 Council meeting held Reston VA approved annual Nominating Committee meet ing Nats Executive Council meeting held conjunction time date convenient majority Council 11 2 10 6 1 5 11 ED 2 9 EVP 8 1 against 4 approved unanimously Nominating Committee meeting held Nats Sunday July 31 700 pm Council meeting held Monday August 1 900 am meeting adjourned 710 pm having session other meals breaks since 9 am Note 1983 budget anticipates sur plus $70920 year end based estimated 6% increase membership 88502 total income $2838728 cluding Model v/at/on magaizne total expenses $2767808 copy budg et available request AMA HQ J Worth Executive Director Museum Status Report February 19 Headquarters staff moved its new facility Reston marked major step toward realization major objectivesthe AMA model mu seu m new headquarters building de signed John Hunton highly respected architect within Washington area also accomplished modeler basic building consists three two-story modules measuring approximately 75 ft 30 ft joined inner corners providing central triangular shaft atrium consist ing just under 3000 sq ft26 ft high will museum Exhibits will dis played means polished aluminum ver tical trees capable handling up 42 models along conventional wall dis plays ceiling-suspended models Highly delicate objects such Indoor models small very valuable engines early radio equip ment trophies etc will housed glass dis play cases Prior retirement Frank Ehling solic ited donations promi nent American modelers primarily requesting models historical significance response has encouraging meantime already have several Dr Walt Goods models typifying development radiocontrolled flight special collection late Howard McEntee AMA has also fortunate receive Russ Berrara collec tion encompasses entire spectrum modeling have awaiting shipping instructions very generous donations have offered please patient us will request shipment just soon display facilities available target date still stands firm 1 September 1983 however hope have quite respectable growing display will make trip museum well worthwhile modelers plan ning visit us summer Additionally would like have opinions sug gestions keeping mind must finest presentation model aviation tory world As donations received anticipate will considerable amount re pair restorative work necessary would like follow lead Experimental Aircraft Association deligated some its exacting restorations various chap ters throughout country Think about club officers group would care take projectsin field expertisewhich would ensure meeting very high standards necessary exhi bits would like hear will discuss detail later time what better way can modelers made realize truly museum HurstG Bowers MA Museum Coordinator 102 Model Aviation rPresidnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NOMINATION TIME time has again rolled around nomi nation officers 1983 elections serve 1984 through 1986 year offices President Vice-Presients Districts 1 5 9 up election None cumbents will automatically placed ballotyou must nominate must accept before Nominating Committee can consider inclusion ballot nominations must received Head quarters 15 days prior Nominating Committee meeting will ac cepted Sit down now nominate favorite choice AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION seems good bit confusion about item Safety Code relative aircraft identification really quite simple MUST have AMA number aircraft name address air craft qualify insurance event accident Some models excluded requirement ONLY types listed code basic reason simply identi fication event accident Now know everyone basically honest would consider cheating dont Yet have incidents past accidents happening owner aircraft sim ply walking away disclaiming ownership cause did want get involved other SUSPECTED incidents accident happened involving aircraft longing non-AMA member buddy AMA member claimed flying aircraft just get insurance protection certainly recognize can some unclear situations let discuss some clubs hold auctions can both sell buy models Suppose buy auction has original owners AMA number painted wing What Well best way repaint wing too much trouble least place name address securely inside fuselage Might well include date bought plane next model bought Mono Kote-type lettering numbers fix problem small can Freon spray will helpful peeling process will affect adhesive back pres sure sensitive Mono Kote allow careful removal secondary cleaning residual adhesive using lacquer thinner will complete job allowing subsequent application own AMA numbers Perhaps difficult problem will face helping another modeler trim out ship instructing him own airplane problem both AMA members insurance will apply both long aircraft has identification reflecting ownership hope foregoing clears up some questions have arisen subject doesnt raise questions answers entire issue just veri fying ownership QUOTABLE QUOTE perseverance snail reached ark BUOG ETS March 19 Executive Council met new Headquarters building Reston VA go over budget ensure membership received value dollar dues can assure worthwhile effort giving Council member much better insight real costs associated operating Academy discussed line ex pense area major line income area dollar overall reduction made budget presented us meeting Too budget plan expenditure effort willMUST made reduce actual expenditure still providing necessary member ship services challenge laid shoulders Executive Director will closely monitored Council good job has done past expect nothing less year VERY sensitive issue discussed will course interest memberthe prognosis dues crease MIGHT needed much Executive Director based prior knowl edge experience suggested Coun cil should expect have address issue 1984 effect 1985 dues year much best guess time $5 increase $35 might alternative 1984 members past two years have offered $2 discount $28 instead $30 member renewed before December 15 suspect similar situa tion would applicable required dues increase 1985 such might have pay $30 instead $35 renew early reason can allow discount receiving money early allows us vest capital needed early year gain income investments simple economics requires very close monitoring people quite well accomplished Gisele Jackson FREQUENCY REPORTING Now have new RC frequen des new task becomes monitoring problems reporting solutions better accomplish situation Frequency Com mittee has recommended use report card filled out flier experiencing interference mailed Frequency Coordinator district coordinator will assess problem using charted information get response back flier clubs area well coordi nating data Frequency Commit tee chairman flier though should reasonably certain problem interference equipment-related trouble other hand should hesitate send card suspect interference have no equipment such scanner veri fy situation Remember prime reasons such plethora channels can select among several will clear area As cards will next issue Model viation along description use Additional cards can obtained AMA Headquarters DO BUILD/FLY am asked kind question times meetings shows swer definitely YES After what sport/hobby about what got involved politics AMA spare time lvement keeps bank account low tide Sure build past winter squeezed out enough time build two airplanes finish started friend What Two sailpianes electric powered type fly Last year managed enter two contests also managed place second fourth other too bad limited amount flying time get year also managed complete requirements LSF Level 3 Now can just remember send qualification form. THE SHOWSEASON can tell flying season getting close annual trade shows begin again attended WRAM Show Feb ruary very impressed size crowd attendance fine dis plays models As usual manufacturers abundance new products abound ed Attempting list new products will left others two items particu larly impressed Litco gyro kind stabilizer heli copters sensitive nearly unbelievableNow lam helicopter flier nor know anything sensitivity similar products market heli copters line take good look product suspect item may have other applications such keeping wings level Pattern ship possibly keep nose level sailpianes hmmm other product impressed brand new application CO2 very fertile mind Bob Davis diesel conversion man has adapted com pressed gas principal Cox 020 developed associated charging system flight gas storage system quite develop ment knowing past trends convert ing larger larger engines diesel should long before pumps gases continued next page June 1983 103 Presidents Corner continued 60 or 90 even. GADS Another approach quiet flight What next Bob FAI CL Plans proceeding well FAI Con trol Line team selection meets four groups nearly ready go Two years ago Combat plans set stepped direct other three selection meets would Nats popular directive allto point CL Aerobatics within 30 days completed necessary arrange ments agreed t6 plans year Combat again ready except finals site selection has yet con firmed TSC writing Aero batics Team Race going Dayton 01-I Speed will utilize split site concept Merced CA probably Dayton am overjoyed split-site concept have approved basis eight out 14 participants voted go way sad part years Speed team selection fierce compe titors Charlie Lieber does plan compete place team Truly unfor tunate knowing reason decision can say Qiarlie best you will missed Hope see back hunt 1985 Executive VFs Report Jim McNeilI AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Secretary/Treasurer-Executive Vice-President responsibility bring following report An unprecedented special Council meeting held new Reston VA home last week sole purpose examining 1983 money budget Because AMA has become multi-million dollar businessmade up mainly Comptroller Giselle Jack son Executive Director John Worth predicated upon 85000 membership predictIon 1983 budget predicts some $70000 surplus year No dues increase envisioned immediate future Some grumblings heard dedi cated Council members January Cali fornia Council meeting over various aspects spending hence special meeting new AMA Headquarters Mention made other might slashed expense sheet also magazine outside advertising policy modi fied After long day end almost nothing reduced budget pro jection magazine mode advertising left untampered fact some thought given increasing some pro grams particularly public relations 1Salaries gone over particu larity 2Our new telephone system computer ized automatically pick cheapest meth od route handling long distance calL 3Membership handling now more computerized initial outlay computer service quite large 4Qiartered word processing data processing also becoming computerized 5The PR budget 1983 $47500 view unusually fine job being done Geoff Styles discussion centered around rais ing allocation 6Office supplies/stationery up due business workload also now pay State Virginia sales tax 7A new data processing system also coming under computer umbrella 8A $46190 cost set aside sending model airplane teams international compe tition Europe elsewhere 9One biggest expenses insur ance Due some 1982 bad accidents an. trict VPs present doing fine job representing people back home districts way dues money talking about money Academy Model Aero nautics have questions about part budget manner money being handled write John Worth AMA HQ write Birming ham will answer inquiry Thank attention See next month iunpredictable nature insurance com panies leery booking AMA old rate Today cover first $100000 claim ourselves insurance company steps above $100000 10An outside ad representative soliciting magazine ads 15% commission examined decision made tamper successful combination area T T Nominations continued page 101 8 FinalizatiOn Proceedings Recording Secretarys report see 3c shall submitted Vice-Presidents 15 days meeting comments corrections approval report must approved 3/4 attendees meeting Vice-Presidents proxies 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will adjourn meeting Notice Members-Donut Send Money Election Balloti Several dozen membership renewals mailed last December 1982 have just delivered us Unfortunately renewals sent firm auditors counts election ballots AMA spite fact two envelopes different addresses membership renewal other voting included membership renewal package convenience members ballots renewals sent envelope auditors post office box rather AMA HQ compounding errors particu lar envelopes arrived Washington Post Office after election deadline re mained post office box until March box rental period expired result members tempted renew before end 1982 mailing auditors address did re ceive 1983 licenses until March also missed getting several issues magazine Corrective action has since taken such memberships have now processed letter explanation sent members affected notice suggest 1984 members pay careful attention instruc tions contained renewal packages similar situation can prevented goal give members good service have get mail before can process Well try remind everyone next fall about problem can avoid next year 104 Model Aviation ne two young ladies help keep Model Aviation magazine atloat Ms Andrea Peterson L person workproofreader production assistant etc Mrs Johnnie Shipley RI handles Plans Service orders production AMA News customer billing typesetting AMA News Competition Newsletter such miscellaneous chores producing Nats entry form updating national records type whew Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Together Nats Ever since days Navy hosted National Model Airplane Championships has great difficulty finding sites Nats events would same airfield too far away other 1983 however thesituation has improved greatly example both Indoor Outdoor Free Flight events will same field RC Control Line events fact RC Soaring Helicopter events will else will five miles away Indoor site will big hangar right Westover Air Force Base means will within walking distance other events base Similarly Out door FF events will visible other events base Indoor events incidental ly will have three official days instead usual two plus several days un official events Thus indoor flying will possible week long RC Soaring/Helicopter site huge grounds Smith & Wesson plant south Westover within view Interstate Highway 291 just couple miles Nats HQ intersection 1-291 1-90 Massachusetts Pike locations together hotels college dorms within few miles other means Nats activity wihtin 15 mintues other Its shaping up close-in happy Nats aided great Air Force coopera tion Westover Air Force Base will include final weekend full-scale static flying show Add first annual AMA convention activities HQ hotel promises fantastic week model aviation Plan now whether intend fly will plenty see participate entered contest ROAR Says Thanks. letter Gary Keyes Model Racing ProductsUSA shows appreciation RC model car boat people concerning AMAs recent success FCC would like take opportunity thank efforts obtaining much needed new RC frequencies AltFough fly model aircraft am avid RC car sometime boat racer ROAR does have financial human resources accomplish such grand goals think speak RC car boat enthu siasts extending sincere gratitude AMA efforts behalf No Club Charter Can Costly. Omahawks RC Club Nebraska has hit suit asking $50000 damages relating noise complaints club chartered about half club members belonged AMA lack chartering full AMA membership apparently due belief AMA insur ance would have protected club AMAs insurance says otherwise Omahawks RC organization member Academy Model Aeronautics would provide Defense coverage pay damages would result legal liability concerning suit members sued individually insurance policy would defend pay ny judgement against would liable pur pose Academy Model Aeronautics Legal Liability insurance insure its mem bers clubs Academy damages resulting being legally liable meantime club has spent about $3000 date legal expenses expects spend least much have started legal defense fund asking donations anyone interested helping AMA will forward checks made out Omahawks RC Inc help fund drive short sympathetic have pay bills date watching suit developments help what ways can unable anywhere near much might have possible club chartered sad part costs unnecessary except charter member ship fees could would have covered message clear AMA does pro vide liability protection belong June 1983 105 Bob Aberle received anuus old aii y aboveJ WRAM Show February 27 outstanding work during past few years Chairman AMAs RC Frequency Committee AMAs new PR Blimp R becoming familiar sight trade shows Made Peck-Polymers stands out high above exhibits make easy find AMA booth Shown photo taken WRAM Show White Plains NY Connecticut Maine actrosetlo 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aasociats VicePreeidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner MC 04345 Don Kraffn PD Box 1828 73 Heritage Lo. Dumbory MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06860 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher So Welpole MA 02181 NATS UPDATE new Soaring site has approved acquired approximately six miles Westover Field previously scheduled University Massachusetts Amherst now set flying activities will either Westover within six-mile limit dont believe has other Nats site have able fly such close proximity quite pleased receive Governor Massachusetts Honorable Michael Dukakis proclamation declaring month July Model Aviation Month HOW TO ENTER THE NATS am often asked question enter Nats Well its very simple out lined below 1 Send self-addressed envelope AMA requesting Nationals Entry Form 2 Fill out blank send entry fee AMA Headquarters before July 1 3 Voilayou entered ALL have show up compete SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING held special Council Budget Meeting Washington new National Center Aeromodeling member AMA can very proud functional beautiful facility Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director spent time building project owe Vince vote thanks job well done Getting back budget meeting first time such meeting has taken place members Council department heads Academy re viewed line item detail VP better understanding cost elements AMA department heads asked explain portions budget being first time review such undertaken details what went budget analyzed questionable areas explained sum up expense portion budget approved indicating surplus approxi mately $70000 approved capital expenditures consisted mainly computer peripheral equipment capi tal budget $60000 slated review approval next Council meeting held April 30 bottom line 1983 will operating break-even budget must keep mind some capital expenditures will one-time costs MAINE MODEL EXPO asked attend Maine Model Club Association meeting held Augusta ME March 6 Maine Model Association organized last year Expo ac tivity interest has continued grow 145 people attendance well two model manufacturers John Grigg AMA President also attandance both gave presentation Acade district activities Maine Model Association made up nine area clubs noted activi ty calendar has significantLy increased area indicates additional new members flying activities 1983 recog nized time facility rather crowded therefore planning enlarged Expo 1984 new location LR Bill Gagne SecretarylTreaSUrer Lou Bannister President Scott Bolduc Field Marshall Sky Streakers Modelers Club Don Krafft Associate VP looking new frequencies has made outline showing potential problem areas between cer tain frequencies anyone interested obtaining information may write Don will pleased pass See Nats New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Ainociat Vice-Presidents Fete Bianchini 2605 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney Sn. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreinch 9 Willow Ane. Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Jraochkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2 schenectady NY 12309 Lon Seuter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenlo NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehtich Form Rd Hickenrlle NY 1801 Second District Thoughts take dim view candidates office another make campaign PROMISES Unless 106 Model Aviation Dennis Folsom AVP Communications Coordinator Maine Model Club Asso ciation LI Frank Rende Executive Director Second Annual Maine Model Aircraft Expo Changing guard AMA President John Grigg rt gives new AMA RC Frequency Chairman George Myers also MAs Radio Technique columnist official badge position former Chairman Bob Aberle center looks Occasion WRAM Show White Plains New York February 26 LR Harry Peddle Secretary Sam Wade President Errol Heath Treasurer Kennebec Valley Model Aviators elected official sole control ma chinery will enable him deliver promised item impossible guarantee its materialization am sure agree Much preferred think state ment AIMS GOALS achieved benefit electorate firm un relenting drive accomplish such objectives During terms office have informed things believed would best serve AMA member AMA very own organization see two inseparable hold different view would inevitably result untenable conflict interest Prior last years election example circulated list certain particular GOALS opinion should concentrate upon achiev ing Some have already become reality others pending still others way becoming fact rather fancy Two matters demanding early attention listed Greater Restraint Dues Increases Needed Budgetary Reforms Whether coincidence other wise Executive Council meeting new home Reston VA next weekend announced purpose examining AMA Budgeting Methods Procedures eye toward putting sense hopefully fewer dollars AMA Ex penditures column pursuit objective PROMISE bound brighten outlook us seeking keep lid Dues-Increase Syndrome seems infect some policymakers periodically S-O-S ie Surmounting SNAFUI note just-received copy Trans mitter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers announcement requires im mediate attention Editor Ed Runkel writes starters Id like remind third annual AMA sanctioned contest held Jamesburg Sunday May 15th Keep mind plug contest outsiders ever get chance SNAFU AMA Headquarters due moving new headquarters left advertisement out latest Model v/at/on magazine Con test Calendar need word mouth can get event l Ed best effort make amends unintentional SNAFU put will June issue Model vi at/on scheduled reach members between April 27 May 4 about 11 days before meet WRAM 15 1983 version eager ly-awaited annual spectacle has now taken its well-earned place annals model aviation history now RC enthu siasts contemplating next years repeti tion yearly treat two shots will show WHY meh women ana cniloren West chester Radio Aero/Modelers did themselves proud usual making years offering greatest Though full-fledged member club took active personal part year nuts bolts phases 1 Setting up 2 Participating finally 3 Dismantling juggernaut Aeromodejing Show Biz During show pleasure helping Chuck Auerbach Tony Tartaglia Delta Dart pro gram enjoyed minute hour youngsters really sharp needed very little guidance shots Chuck writer looking over shoulders some regrettable reason picture Tony young charges failed material ize sufficiently publication highlight show District 2 AMA Member ship Meeting thanks kindness WRAM has held annually ever since inception shows Despite ob vious limitations photographer thought would like see picture Bob Aberle George Myers John Grigg meeting after installation George Bobs successor head AMA Frequen cy Committee Nats Notes Thanks Editor Bev Wisniew ski NMPRA newsletter able provide list motels Chicopee MA might wish consider selecting lodgings week Nats Actually have room names establishments telephone numbers So follows Quality Inn Conference Center 413 592-7751 Ra mada Inn 413 592-9101 Parwick 41 3 5927722 Susse Chalet 413 592-5141 Best Western 413 592-6171 Holiday Inn 413 781-0900 Sheraton West 413 781-8750 am pleased report have re ceived number requests work assign ments Nats willing make such contribution success East Coast Nats simply drop line shall see necessary application form furnished cannot repeat too often necessity supporting particular Nats member residing either District 1 District 2 Earl Van Gorder Editor Wing Tips newsletter MidHudson Modelmasters Poughkeepsie NY reports follows cannot stress enough need entrants possible years EAST COAST NATS Remember dont have expert win trophy Last year 94 trophies went unclaimed Nats number events could have claimed trophy barely able get model off ground year will also feature first ever Nats Convention sorts seminars displays discussion groups etc will definitely something dont forget important reason being Westover ly big attendance will mean wont have wait forever another East Coast Nats GEAR UP AND LOCKED thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaocians VicePreidenaa Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Fnancia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane Scottdale PA 15880 Fneqaflcy Coordinatar Jam Eearden 5552 Poanun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets see Tuesday must has story around lately trade shows club meetings banquets Executive Council meetings jockeying position ever busier schedule months travels included trip Newark OH Licking County RC Clubs banquet take look clubs new flying site site has built property leased club county located adjacent new Licking County Park help Parks De partment site being developed nicest club sites around will surely improve attendance clubs annual June 1983 107 contest another example what can done modelers municipal officials can work together Another letter re ceived relates too uncommon situation overlook need recognize Sometimes take granted good tune obtaining sites dont give recog nition recognition due Bath PA Area Modelers just such fortunate club recognizes its good fortune dropped following note use column Mr Bert Shafer dad Les operate grain production plantSunny Slope Farms club started 1 6 years ago leased sizeable piece ground crop field $100yes do/Icr per year rent has same since started Bert informed ne due inflation guess may have double time Bert son both built radio planes since son has graduated has really busy business however still continue have opportunity keep field Being associated Sunny Slope has reasons main reason club has prospered lot people out willing give receive fortunate Im afraid let anyone know about Thanks Bert second Ed son Paul Braden Bradens Airport Easton PA year 12th year Bradens shut down airport club hold Free Flight meet no commercial airline however understand has heavy charter flight busi ness along private aircraft business once done thing either Since started 12 years ago Bradens also close down two other clubs hold meetsboth RC amounts three days shutdown model airplane enthusiasts question people will go out way something help model airplane clubs thing speak people opinion deserve big vote thanks along people other areas am sure help other clubs always articles clubs losing fields too have op portunities Instead hearing about lost fields lets hear word appreciation have field lot good people out lets give credit credit due BAM-BASH XIII meet again tentatively set third weekend Sep tember 83 have tentative approval Bradens Tell somethinghow can beat people like Thanks Craig Ott letter Im pleased note club has presented AMA Certificates Appreciation both Shafers Bradens answer question Craigyou cant beat arrange ment hope other clubs similar fortunate positions will take lead recognizing benefactors large portion information re ceive clubs district comes newsletters sent month Id like thank clubs send copy particularly get kick out some names news letters Among cutest Ive received lately Clinton Model Aviators Wilmington OH Balsa Obituary name fits what us quite well Other great news letter monikers include Fly-Paper Air-Scoop Keep newsletters coming guys appreciate Jim Bearden District III Frequency Coordinator has done quite bit research 72 MHz Radio Common Carrier used near district submits following re port indicates area having much trouble listings RCC users present big gest problem us using consider ably higher power industrial users next Model v/at/on magazine should report card help us determining interference problems certain areas sure send ex periencing problems Jims letter have sent charts information AVPs regarding other transmitters Dis trict Ill 72 MHz 75 MHz Radio Common Carriers RCC Part 90 users have following RCC699 Transmitters72-73 MHz 441 Transmitters75-76 MHz Part 90 420 Transmitters 7 2-73 75-76 MHz Ohio51 TransmittersRCC 16 Southwest Ohio 30 Northern Ohio 5 elsewhere Pennsylvania 22 TransmittersRCC West Virginia 2 Transmitters RCC Adjacent States Kentucky 7 Transmitters RCC Indiana 3 TransmittersRCC Michigan 3 Transmitters RCC New Jersey 6 TransmittersRCC New York 15 TransmittersRCC Maryland 3 TransmittersRCC As can see District III has 75 trans mitters plus 37 transmitters adjacent states total 112 transmitters 10% transmitters RCC industry As District III Frequency Coordi nator would like get some feedback fellows Cleveland area other parts Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Ed Roznowski sent following letter picture column something column En closed picture set rules Clubs Scooter II racing event year will fourth 12 15 fliers participat ing have no problems getting workers cant wait race day due lower speeds planes Race times around two minutes Quarter Midget course Some fliers have gotten interested Quickie 500 racing Quarter Midget years racing will fourth Sunday month May Septem ber club Lebanon Valley Radio Con trol Club Inc Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society worked together event Sounds like fun Ed nice know have plenty workers See Toledo flelaware S Drstrrct Columbia land h Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aucciate Vice-Prou*deqnls Wayne Abernethy 9205 CarendOn 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bol Chompine 205 lipton rt& Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin Bli Beectwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Aoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Clvirs Court Folio Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvjlle NC 27028 Frequenscy Coondhnater Poul Vocobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 28301 Phone evening 19191 488-5988 hear District IV competition fliers getting ready Nats year will good Contact AMA HQ entry blanks additional information will also programs dont fly competition lots rest family see hope now know AMA Headquarters staff now new building Reston VA Washington DC area please stop take look what think best aeromodel ing center world made possible generous contirbutions club would like plan trip new building get touch can arrange some to take group tour new facility good club project would bus tour Washington DC see new National Center Aeromodeling Later year will have official dedi cation ribbon cutting ceremonies Ill keep posted exact date pinned down have gotten quite few letters Dis 108 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFULI Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities trict IV clubs praising work Paul Yaccobucci doing Paul District IV Frequency Coordinator has list users radio equipment could possibly cause interference problems within dis trict would like list commercial industrial users area drop Paul line will glad help can also advise about frequency scanning equip ment club missed Roanoke Valley RC Clubs auction Roanoke VA surely missed big outing auction gets bigger better year approxi mately 500 modelers swapping lies mod els year Some Hobby Line distributors showed wares year would guess few years will another Toledo Roanoke club goes out make welcome has club people meet front door help carry goodies refreshment stand has abundance homemade food delicious think District IV showed up year lot good deals models also abundance Everything Indoor Control Line RC Free Flight Also quite few Sailplanes Believe stuff junk some planes built very welL Finished models changed hands very low prices club will doing again next year plan attend Sorry short article month lately time has premium business growing leaps bounds takes lot time have always said cannot take time feel needed job Vice-President Dis trict IV properly would time let someone else take over has time willing will thinking about next couple months doing lot soul searching Whats Happening District IV Radio Control League North Carolina new first North Carolina now have official sanctioned AMA show team Raleigh Aero Masters Show Team recog nized January year Jim Page main force behind forming organi zation group deserves much credit amount work involved developing acts putting performances type unbelieved Everyone please try assist whatever area possible Im sure Jim would appreciate greatly Sandhills Model Aircraft Club found editorial SMAC newsletter Flight Lines Thought might interesting other club officers have always felt people put out special effort should recognized mind am including special section newsletter devoted club members put out special unselfish efforts help present hope fully future club members recognition will based personal knowledge well information receive other club members will included newsletter club member gives himself totally unselfish manner sole intent helping someone else Prince Georges Radio Control Club Par tial schedule PGRC Clubs upcoming activi ties May 1stQuickie 200 Races May 15th Quickie 500 Races & Formula 1 May 21st & 22ndPattern & Scale Contest June 11th & 12thScale Masters Contest Raleigh Aeromodelers RAM Fun Fly April 30th RAM Pattern MeetJuly 9th & 10th Sunfest 83August 6th & 7th RAM Scale MeetOctober 8th & 9th Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA Saint Elmos Day St Elmos Day cele bration fun fly will held May 1st year Steve Kaluf busy making plans best yet Mark calen dar polish up flying skills airplane invite friend come Out day fly ing fun Sky Lancers Washington DC SLOW Club now has AMA Control Line show team am sure will hear lot AMA show team arent Control Line show teams around Thats now b5O Alahama 0 Florida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina sosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-5550 Aseociew VIePrmldmws Greg Doe Itt 4 166 Poesy Smyrne TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 21i8 Thorn. N Cheeleaton sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. DeIrsy Beads FL 33444 Joseph McaIiw SR 00866 Boa 1532 Fagardo PR 00648 td Moorman 70 FIfth St Sisalimar FL 32579 Harry Sisarens P0 Box 376 Oneonse AL 35121 Torn Thacker 2390 Lawrenasville Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Fraqasency Coordhstae Burnis Fields 096 OntarIo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888662 would like see World Champion ship flying plan Pensacola FL Oc tober 10-15 1983 best fliers about 30 countries will compete FAI World RC Pattern Championships World Champs will held Bronson Fieldthanks final approval US Navy Bronson Field family can visit famous Pensacola white sand beaches visit Naval Aviation Muse um tour USS Lexington aircraft car rier Saturday night take family World Championship banquet Perdido Bay Country Club Host clubs World Championships Northwest Florida RC Modelers Pensacola Aeromodelers Eglin Aero modelers Ft Walton Beach Any District V members invited assist running contest interested contact Ron Chidgey Tony Stillman 100 Kentucky Dr Pensacola FK 32505 cant wait mail call 904 456-2933 after six 904 478-6745 during day Model planes kinds biplanes jets 10 inches 16 feet across fill skies Dixie Sky Devils meet. says front page Amory Advertiser Amory MS Dixie Sky Devils new ly organized chartered AMA club live area interested joining call Ed Hunter 256-7765 after six pm Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS held its first fun fly season March 6thhenceforth known Crash Sun day 25 contestants 16 crash es Pictured winnersnote lack planes photo winning bunch includes Dennis Lott Ron Fears Kevin Quattlebaum Hubert Crook Jerry Gould Mike Lauman Gayle Smith George Hancock Hank Cooper Ricardo Tarte Carolina PR called other night tell about plans several AMA members island make pilgrimage Toledo show Thats serious aeromodeling interest Wish could get same group go Nats year Remember Nats year will its ever before Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Amelat VIce-Presidenta Loren Holes 643 HitI Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1503 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Melony 1916 Keonland Pkwy Owenshoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Snsithvjlle MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Sorthomme unisersity City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Boo 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 8111 Zinsteser Boss 72 yarnS IL 81375 Frequency Coardlnesor James Check 564 Greotchesner St Lexington KY 40505 has busy month since last met Spring breaks college two pit crew members swelled home Underwoods full scale lots mail bombed mailbox got day flying check out new radio channel 38 Worked great Underwoods en masse along houseguest Vienna Aus tria managed make trip Pekin IL mall show put Pekin Peoria RC Clubs Peoria Wyreflyers Control Line Club important part event well Aviation Day included Ultra-Lights EAA displays addition models great able visit modeler friends CD Al Kretz got manhandle mike trophy awards Twas fun indeed few pictures taken Cathy Under wood reveal items note ruomni eno DIII immer myors newsletter editor Morrie end President Bob Overmier June 1983 109 winners sharp display loads nice models club has yet tried mall show should Its fantastic meet pub lic way sell modeling working developing National Model Avia tion Day sell modeling over US once Robert t-irestone Os Inaisna sent snot trophy stand mall show Elkhart IN show March 12-13 year sponsored Elkhart County Flight Mas ters Tn-Valley RC Club South Bend Impressive hardware isnt Another PR-type project group might want pursue handout explaining club its activities Lafayette Esquadrilles has impressive little number uses demos contests etc cludes general club information describes types events tells what watch contests get hobby etc Phone numbers contact persons round off Its great icebreaker springboard questions well chance pass information old philosophers note month prompted bit Turbulator newsletter Thermaleers McDonnellDouglas Free Flight clubs Edited Bob Klipp newsletter reads like friendly let ter favorite uncle filled hints information well personal ob servations provide some interesting sights may never tow A-2 cir cle enjoy material end Bobs note January issue included expected plea dues relates Anyway its going cost nine bucks what could give feelings its subjective thing Free Flight camaraderie associated still give lot satisfaction please stay us dont feel obligated un derstand words prompted thought feel strongly about relationship types organizations associate ourselves often hear person ask What give dues Very rarely can group give much return dues very simply becomes what can give group becomes criti cal what makes group dynamic vital give beyond dollar value will receive kind After work complete picture jigsaw puzzle pieces move hand puzzlenever reverse Iowa igan 0 Menesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Assistant Vice-President Jack Pnn 368 Ha -poet Or. 5 2eovr pds 62402 Associate Vica-Preeidsts Arthur ArrO 1014 Woodbrote diud Ant Arnor MI 43103 Russell Kneozqer 2625 5 ShoreisoOd Sno Muaukne WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tiota 51. Ouluth MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanginerood Tr St Joseps Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Oorsent Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crysnol MN 55428 Frequency cooi-dinatoe Pete Waters 117 Cast Main upper Level Northaille Ml 48167 Phone 0ev 313 348-0085 stoning 313 437-4244 visit AMA Headquarters Na tional Center Aeromodeling fantastic Almost everything place function ing everyone looked happy busy Theres Control Line circle parking lot some plaques honor wall entrance look professional can proud AMA Before airplanes museum collection hung high center bay possible fly model space set some records John Worth has 11 seconds handlaunch glider have two minutes 585 seconds rubber power new Manhattan Cabin hung up otherwise Im sure could have done five minutes Ill pay attention partici pants fund raising program get plaques wall names Honor Roll Plaques hundred dollars should sent Vince Mankowski right away still have possession Council meeting dealt exclusively budget creeps upward Some Bits Pieces Chicago area June 9-12 will scene Great Race 83 Sailplanes isdistance twill Contact Dan Pruss 815436-2649 information unique type event deed Speaking unique consider latest project Charles DuVall southern Illinois has put together elapse time meter determine actually much time puts building So times people ask long project takesespecially scale project Most times answer rather wild guess best Charles will know sure now flips starts work off leaves shop goes up 9999 hours should cover projects Since scale buff wonder long will keep meter before destroys dont think could bear learn long really spend model Closing Some new appointments next month Remember Chicopee next month Have helped newcomer month Radio Waves Tn-Village RCers Streamwood IL come some defini tions Ballasta loud explosion Cap Stripto remove ones headgear Pylonall aboard Wash in/Wash outlaundromat schedule tip hat profound thank youmy new headmast photo courtesy Bob Freukes St Louis year first time have spent much time details depth first time ever special meeting sub ject Council doing its job members specially knowledgeable con tribution Ed Izzo report Dennis L Goodrich AMA 32792 Ames IA Heres picture taken after videotaping session WOI-TV Ames Iowa February 10 1983 Members Ames Sundusters am president demonstrated Indoor rubber powered pylon flying use keep up interest during winter segment aired March 12 1983 WOIs public affairs program Iowa Edi tion participated show others club pleased what saw feel have presented aeromodel ing public new pleasant light Part approach suggestion particular form ideal families cause cheap very young can partici pate educational great cabin fever 110 Model Aviation F vvyreslyers Terry Meidrotn talking local youngster through AMA Cub Delta Dart Cant find place leadouts eh club also has signup free instruction trainer films ne youngest winner wouse name daughter Cathy failed get receiving trophy Al Kretz CD LR Host Betty Lou Varnum Mike Ander son Mats Dubberke Tom Bubolz Bret Smith Dave Shavers would like mention Iowa Edition executive producer Betty Lou Varnum biggest fan also loves flying sort deserves special thanks letting us try show modeling Last year went Ida Grove did ten-minute seg ment IMAA Fun Fly Festival very impressed first exposure big time flying Other clubs should afraid ap proach public affairs departments local TV stations always lookout new interesting things especi ally ones come public affairs angle things offer public better way living educating coping Participation within club has good has spurred interest certain junior has brought two boys along him standpoint has great success Mike Anderson spark plug Indoor flying having adapted article Model Airplane News back issue has adapted AMA CL rules fit manner events junior Matt Dubberke re ceived recent notoriety letter editor Model Airplane New& em barrassed find club such low profile invisible now knows us feeding interests best can club has sent letter response MAN editorial Last year made concerted effort find safe place fly RC What found two flying sites power gliders rent-free Needless say requiring AMA Sundusters memberships fly suppose going alienate number folks will think trying exclusive cant see trying protect selves guess Problem Arkansas C txwsan Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vce-Prsedents 2db Friydl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 201 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Honey III 927 Commerce Pleaxannon TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Palmer NC Alboqaerqae NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cx Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sarnlesvile OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinexor Tdm Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 WHAT THRILL get walk proud ly very own AMA National Head quarters Museum building beautiful rolling countryside Reston VA just off highway Washington DC Dulles Airport just far enough west Washington avoid its frantic confusion just far six miles enough east Dulles avoid airport noise such beauti ful setting am inspired corny observe probably close Heaven can get model airplane please believe very eerie feeling because building vision planned plain gray ceiling room Dallas Gaston Hospi tal 10 years ago fact HQ building idea became part plan overcoming what supposed terminal illness appearance plan building indelible mind probably could have walked its interior moved around completely blindfolded course built architects model build ing added familiarity building actually open What thrill Now pray make proudest place aeromod eling world Now rent money will go someone elses pocket Use new building already affect ing us March 19th first Executive Council meeting held new con ference room front building Purpose meeting discuss ap prove 1983 budget long all-day session gave us fine chance try out comfort rooms chairs sure must congratulate whoever picked chairs definitely expensive chairs about comfortable business chairs have encountered sure made long dull meeting endurable might observe chairs thoughtfully carefully chosen AMA HQ staff has probably made good choices everything erse involved Although national action AMA does affect District VIII will try now mention happenings directly concern ing five-state district Some popular activities being planned already action season mall shows weather still de pendable enough invite modelers come distance flying Mall shows during period also great way introduce aeromodeling public com munitys officials mall show also inspires meeings symposiums BS ses sions stir enthusiasm up us also excellent chance exchange technical ideas families meet other am astonished very pleased amount quality both Control Line Indoor flying being generated District VIII Control Line flying almost died out Dallas area old leaders hav ing switched over Radio Control Along came very personable young fellow name Gary Grant fascinated Control Line flying didnt enjoy flying alone Rather fly alone give up flying Gary started recruiting soon club enthusiasts generated lots activity going am proud say bunch teenagers getting involved rather unsuspected problem developed renewed Control Line interest Few hobby dealers carrying Control Line kits accessories manufacturers also backing off being earliest Control Line fliers lucky speak language have connec tions keep good supply hand hobby shop able help new comer technical problems salute Gary Grant putting Control Line back its feet area Control LineWilliam Hess came San Antonio tell San Antonio picking up Control Line part Southwest Model Airplane Championships Labor Day weekend might well have died hadnt offered carry Southwest Model Airplane Championships Meet has held ever since 1938 45 years before Control Line flying radio either al ways traditionally held Dallas until Planesmen Fort Worth took over Free Flight part hold southwest Fort Worth Labor Day weekend Radio Control phase Southwest Cham pionships still held Dallas Indoor flying interest District VIII probably highest level has ever en joyed Monthly gatherings being held Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX attendance growing time two fellows putting gether Ed Turner Jesse Shepherd Ed Free Flight leaders nationally just cant say enough nice things about oldest quietest gentle manly leaders Jesse Shepherd jewel Indoor flying interest fellows have generated has drawn recognized door experts like Stan Chilton way Wichita KS darned Stan didnt set national record gym Bed ford Boys Ranch let make ob servation wind Dallas 35 mph doesnt blow indoors Fred Welsh Flight Training Commit tee Chairman Richardson TX Radio Control Club have seen lot sort effort put out bunch on-their-toes clubs packet Fred brought probably best Ive ever seen beautifully put together covers everything approach finest thing club can both directions other club members newcomer flier club isnt putting out information like should beautiful packet put out Richardson RC club far too expensive send gratis anyone interested will talk see nominal fee can arranged just received excellent newsletter Wings Texas City RC Club leader group must really sumpin because Phil Poffenbarger both President Newsletter Editor obviously strong creative leader well newsletter contained sparkling format assignments responsibilities holding model meet fun fly might contact Phil Poffen barger 2902 Frostwood Circle Dickinson TX 77539 photocopy information Congrats Texas City RC Club Aeromodelingthe pursuit happiness **** now**** txlxradx e Knsas e Nebraska C Nxttlt Oakxta C South Dakota IXWyxming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaeocieee Vice-Presidenna Robert Bell 2622 5 Coffmae, Casper VVY 82601 Ed Cam 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 C Stanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th Sn Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mantern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts BiBS Cloadax Sidax PaIls SD 57103 Frequeascy Cocedinetor Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly P1 Denver CO 80220 Phone Day 3031 761-5900 Evening 303 757-4082 Congratulations modelers Grand Junction CO becoming AMA Chartered Club No 1124 1983 Randy Smith June 1983 111 club secretary shares group has some really good fliers its hard get out side fliers Visit fly Grand Junction held fun fly last Sunday Febru ary featured Sweet Stick models held Whitewater Dragstrip-paved run way pit area Ken Pedersen CD event would like send newsletters contact Grand Junction Modelers may contact Randy Smith 403 Bristol Ct. Grand Junction CO 81501 Associate VP Ed Cox Kansas sends following info Fliers area Gordon City La Cygne KS take note Garden City has new club Sand Hill Fliers Gary Joy President club 14 members Gary feels other fliers area may looking friendship flying activity now offered organization Contact Gary Joy 314 No 10th South Apt Garden City KS 67846 Ray Shields LaCygne KS writes new activity area farm near Linn-Miami County line Highway 69 several fliers area Ray looking Ray has both RC full-size landing strip farm Sounds like plenty room Contact Ray Shields Rt 1 LaCygne KS 66040 Good flying guys thanks info Ed Cox way Garden City southwest Kansas La Cygne close Missouri border south Kansas City about 50-60 miles Donald Pemberton Wichita KS has sent letter update rundown activities area reports Air Capitol Eagles Air Show Team No 121 busy planning 83 show season operate basically central Kansas can travel other areas within reason time permits Contact Don 9112 Hickory Lane Wichita KS 67212 Don also reports Wichita RC Club has announced 2nd Annual Jumbo RC fly-in May 7-8 Pattern meet June 25-26 2nd Annual Aviation Day program August 14 Sailplane contest September11 still plan having annual Pylon Racing event annual picnic fun fly Sounds great may wish contact Wichita RC Club Presidint Ron Wilford Guess youll have contact Ron through Dons address didnt include report Rons name didnt show up latest microfiche AMA membership Ron Wil ford may wish contact AMA HQ check Carol Merfeld re 83 mem bership Probably some minor hitch safe may wish check out HQ Contact Jerry Carley regarding May 7-8 Jum bo Fly-In 1-316/524-6654 Don reported several past events volunteered AVP needed appreciated Don dont get volun teers pay good too Thanks letter Don opportunity see new AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA past weekend March 19-20 know AMA members will proud have part organization too can visit new Headquarters building Im sure Vince Mankowski will sharing opportunity contribute Phase II Building Fund toward reducing mortgage building Id urge consider contribu tion some new really nice pins patches will available Watch opportunity soon Arizona vrnra r Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Amciate Vka-Prssdenta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevele CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Ileynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St. Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Wastty Chula Vista CA 92011 Praquency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Pair Oakv CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 report being written Florida Im back cape again launch ofTRWs satellites Space Shuttle what better thing tend Pattern meet headed south attend meet put Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS two-day Pattern meet directed Ted McKerchner weather didnt cooperate front moved through causing cold blustery conditions meet hit heavy rain around noon Sun day good revisiting club last tended Quickie 500 meet put 1978 Saw several familiar faces yet another weekend went over Orlando run four-mile race local running club putting ran pun tended Nordic Glider team member Jim Bradley also competing Jim lives Orlando can fly circles around Nordic can beat him footrace though does turn decent time Ive appointed new AVP Hawaii Hes no stranger competitors name Al Tuttle As columnist can see Im going like Al asked him thumb nail sketch himslef article sent enough info fill entire allotted space promised Al familiar Cape Canaveral area having spent over 20 years missile busi ness Al lived Cape area nine years Hes flown various types models except helicopters CL FF first loves migrated Pattern Quarter Midget racing Hes member USPJA CD Al says activity Maui lives almost 100% RC power glider club process being formed Maui Contact Al info Al sent lots Ive lot cover month must move reading Silent Flyer newsletter South Bay Soaring Society located near San Jose ran across article showing club kept flying site members flying sand dunes eroding badly Parks Depart ment closing activities club formed committee work Parks Department formulated way save dunes First walkway sand ladder con structed parking area top dune cut random access top Next windfences erected across old pathways new path Finally pilots platform built spectator bench installed nearby Straw mulched bare sand spots What really gets attention done $200 Parks Depart ment preparing restore adjacent dune cost $50000 Good job SBSS now have fine site Sunset Beach Another club San Fernando Valley Radio Control Flyers reports too improving its flying site its own expense members fly Sepulveda Basin site Marty Mallow member club wrote saying club provided pipe bring water pit area infield being plowed up order install sprink ler system plant grass also intend install sun shade roof over pit area clubs expense San Fernando Valley Foundation tax deductible donations can made has established monies will used better site Later year theyll host Pattern meet Attend see fruits labor AVP Sacramento area Bob Kampmann reports theres some low-key Indoor flying Sierra College gym Rocklin fly December through April 2nd 4th Sundays 1 pmto 5 pm know information little late year its good know recent ninth annual Astro Electric Championships nearly $2000 worth mer chandise awarded 62 con testants made 83 entries 39 trophies shoot Larry Jolly field day entered six events four firsts second fourth Electric stay may way fly power future Noise problem planes Mike Lee Phoenix AVP wrote Denver Im has travel Mike reports attendance up 112 Model Aviation LR GLA J Holcomb Super Lucky Fly II 0 Jorden Big Stick 0 Jorden Strikemaster W DeCamp Kouger 1W DeCamp Dirty Birdy CM Hamilton Hooker CM Hamilton Cricket CM Hamilton Aero master Too R Hall Mach R Hall Super Duper Joy Stick R Hall Photo R Hall Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unlets writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel years version Southwest Regionals Buckeye AZ meet over 25 years oid now still strong Mike reports Sun Valley Flyers SVF Phoenix have new paved runway Its 60 x 500 feet SVF put many months hard work raising funds site finest Arizona photo below shows Mike instructing ROTC students Cactus High School Phoenix aerodynamics Mike has plaid shirt students have new flying program eager learn about aircraft Mike looks hes showing bank plane wish columns easy prepare leave much stuff out Mike sent other pictures Ill work space permits booth has busy traveling around Drop line could use would like address club drop line shouldnt Florida forever THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainociasa VIce-PrmidnU Al Culver 1607 S von Elm 1 Pocanelto 1083201 Simon Droete Box 58 Broedniew MT 59015 Gory Ft Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Joneeu AK 99801 Dane Mullmns 15859 Palatine Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickobarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilne P0 Box 623 Klometh Fells OR 97601 chick Young 29020 1st Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 95003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Mel St Redmond WA 98052 Frequaficy Coerdinesar obert Belch 15439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 hone 1503 761-5103 Just got word Boeing Hawks ponsoring first ever Scale Contest ly.In Bob Bailey wrote will cale Saturday May 7 Open Scale 1yIn Sunday May 8 Register starting am both days Hawks field Kent emember 7296 forbidden fre uency Seattle area 7224 uestionable Barnstormers Bi-Plane Contest July changed involve Scale types ith small bonus Bi-Planes later NWSS will hold Soaring meet Red tond field May 7-8 May Fly oaring Contest will followed Soaring leet Eugene 14th May lay 28-29 NWSS will host Soaring con tst Spokane Hawks will have Soar ig meet Kent June 4-5 June 18 Portland will meet run NWSS/NSS understand latest Soar ing song Gorilla Dreams Anyway get glider go meet Since will probably read after fact F500 Pylon Racing Champs held May 1 Kent Hawks will sponsor race June 18-19 QM F500 Saturday Fl Sunday Dont forget best Float Plane Fun Fly July 2-3 Haystack Res just south Madras OR Motels town camping site go enjoy Another contest enjoy will 13th Annual Chelan Air Fair put Red Apple Fliers Wenatchee Two days July 910 will hold classes Pattern Sport Giant Scale Randy Brawley CD ad vises free camper parking great scenery large paved runway attend Sounds Jike great weekend CL enthusiasts should trek Eugene May 28-29 Northwest Champs Right airport theyve got great place contest excellent out question kinds CL stuffCarrier Stunt Balloon Bust Combat Racing mention few go fast clip things slow down fine get-together Satur day night great time friends flying Remember SRACs May Fly May 28-30 clubs Can will late July early August SRAC also talking about T-6 racing along several other clubs possible enough interest T-6 racing get district-wide thing going have thoughts let know speaking low cost racing dont forget Super Sport races run several clubs southern Oregon Simple rules cheap equipment seem like way go interested contact Dick Wickline get particulars As recall Jim Trump Benton Co group got S/S racing going can supply info well May 14-15 days Zillah Valley Aero Modelers Volcano Fun Fly Always first-rate contest also great time sit around swap lies field tops camping grass ever growing strip asphalt fly MRRCS scheduled have Pat tern Scale meet Puyallup Jurte 4-5 dont have particulars contact Bob Pfeiffer details next Pattern contest will Zillah hosted VAM June 18-19 got letter Mark Peterson Scobey MT about efforts organize club Mark enclosed poster about lecture show n tell presentation made troduce modeling good folk Scobey What outstanding idea anyone close can give support aid Mark please since can use help can get Really its people like Mark such great positive enthusiasm make hobby enjoyable Helena Flying Tigers Uncontest will May 14-15 Bring anything fly fun no entry fee just come enjoy Big Bird enthusiasts will have Fly-In MRRCS field Puyallup July 16-17 Hosted Puget Sound Rocs will low-key eventfly and/or talk no pressure first annual event has camping space field Al Alman tells will food supplied reasonable cost six-channel Futaba will raffled off bring biggie mingle long marking calendar remember OMAS-1 will have its second annual fly-in about August 20-21 first event ex cellent can look forward next Bruce Carson wrote Breshears put Delta Dart contest Spokane No info about ceiling height high time Joe Foxs 38 seconds Gil Horstman prom ised have outdoor mass launch Delta Darts annual JSB Scale meet Isnt amazing what some RC clubs get involved Pennyplanes anyone Barons will host Scale Internats June 1012 Deer Park field Last year around 20 entries year could much bigger since no competition FAI Internats last year As far know Strat-O-Bats arent getting much action Pacific Ace Challenge Pitysounds like good idea Also RAG meet will May 1 before will read its back fun games Army over Harts Lake site Misery Meet shifted Hillsboro combined NorWester monthly contest next NorWester monthly will held May 15 probably will Hills boro site should check out first some word about access Boardman OR bombing range FF site Only 15000 acres some wild hazards Dave Hagen put 2710 Albany Fl D meet Since Dominas record 2603 Dave clear national record hand didnt file because thought needed another timer will again MARCS will have fun fly May 22 Scale meet June 26 club field Marymoor Park look forward Sportsman Race July 23 recall anything flies can entered handicapping system less swift Theres hope Are aware show teams Dis trict XI has have feeling out aware existence have two teams go out put flying demonstrations front millions people year value PR work enormous potential audience includes citizen district older team headquar tered Spokane other located Everett point dont know booked solid think might event can used further hobby contact teams ask could put show Both groups outstanding flying demonstrations can really wow crowd Idaho Symposium April 30/ May 1 Boise 7th will BARKS race BARKS field Q-500 possibly T-6 races 15th Pocatello will Q-500 1AA races possibility T-6 racing 21st Boise will fun fly BARKS field beginning noon new organization Idaho called Idaho Scale Squadron Its purpose s promote Scale modeling have several meets throughout year organization deserves support participation May 28 29 club will sponsor meet Pocatello attend Also May 28 29 Treasure Valley Pylon Racing Association will have its annual Q-500 Fl race Caidwell now THINK SAFETY HAPPY FLYING June 1983 113 SHARING IS THE BEST OF ALL REWARDS now like quote letter modeler southern gentleman friend beginner GEORGE PERRYMAN Smyrna GA. no longer beginner himself Georges message REAL enjoy ment modelers ALL ages build ing flying model airplanes found not-too-complicated rubber-powered Free Flight models quote enjoy Junior Flight column efforts reach modelers may just young years older modelers turning simple rubber gliders discovering what have known years models FUN really Hundreds possibly thousands Radio Control fliers now flying simple rubber ships Now have graduated Im just beginning 45th contest season probably will never again have like 1982 flew nothing rubber made 29 firsts 11 different events entered 14 events Lincoln AMA Nationals won nine firsts mostly simple rubber stuff As wind tunnel model designer Lockheed have work 10 hours day usually six days week So cuts modeling some Maybe time time can include few things have helped over years No knows everything about facet modeling sharing best rewards Enclosed plc fun mod els made over thousand flights 30 hours total flight time before lost never much fun last ed long did Ed enclosed check $1000 join BAMA * ** hear loud clear George Yes indeed sport model whether rubber electric gasoline powered what long remember cherish contest events found such models over country welcome member BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Association look forward receiving hints ideas other modelers too may want contribute Seaglen Model Co recent W RAM Show White Plains NY past February ran old friend Massachusetts manning what interesting booths entire show Glenn ORoak used fly models together Bostons junior Aviation League ly goes back before AMA Glenn along wife Celia thats Seaglen comes producing very nice line 30 wingspan models So far include four super scale models Lambert Monocoup Cessna C34 Rearwin Speedster Fairchild 24 . high wing monoplanes good flying character istics 4 Seaglen Model Cos 30 span Pacific Ace kit want stress most. particular ly time Pacific Ace model kit fits perfectly Don Ross Extravaganza contest talked about two issues ago course 1983 model Black Bullet will events Pacific Ace too ageless designs will go forever Send 20c stamped self-addressed en velope Seaglen catalogue Write Glenn ORoak SEAGLEN MODEL CO Box 123 Plympton MA 02367 Don Ross himslef gives stamp ap proval Pacific Ace kit costs $750 flying scale kits cost $1000 f 0 Dont pass up kits best buys around igned fly. fly. FLY Balsa Props As promised heres allbalsa prop indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model 3 blades simple flat sheets inch wide two quarter inches long thirty-second inch thick No difficulty cutting out sanding smooth work pulling plane ward hub heart prop must neat job making hub blades attach no problem make sloppy hub. make slop py airplane First mark center rse 1 inch end fway side Push pin right straight down through stick will hole prop shaft should done accurately three inch long one-eighth square-hub marked off oneinch sections Cut away half material outer portions indicated Get off les going right way. sure material cut off forms neat 450 angle Dont figure making hubs thats Make several ROY poor ones Break up perfect will tempted use As matter fact should de stroy parts model feel come up best possible s way improve propellers next month. JOIN BAMA TODAY Beginning Aero Modelers Association membership covers period during 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published fee membership $10 please pay check may forwarded attention Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 114 Model Aviation U Io FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 George Perryman displays favorite ginners model neither too complex
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents 1983 Nomination Procedures AMA Bylaws revised 1982 provide three year elected officer terms instead two changes include adoption various standing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization operation Among standing rules involving AMA Nomina tions Committee procedures making nominations AMA officers being elected year 1983 will electing AMA Presi dent Vice-Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three year terms beginning 1984 Note during bylaws transition Executive Vice-President formerly called Secretary/Treasurer Vice-Presidents Districts 3 7 11 will have terms extended year through 1984 procedures nomination will follows NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 Composition a All 11 Vice-Presidents sit Nominating Committee will constitute Committee total b Members Nominating Committee shall barred becoming nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same district absent Vice-President has permission writing vote telegram absent Vice-President will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex-offi cio member neither may Executive VicePresident nor Executive Director member Committee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Com mittee shall elected among VicePresidents Vice-Presidents majori ty vote b The current AMA President absence Executive Vice-President will call meeting order Once chairman Nominating Committee elected President EVP will relinquish chair leave meeting 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed written minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive VicePresident meeting chairman Executive Director full written report meeting results voting procedures 48 hours after adjournment 4 Meeting Conduct a The President EVP shall open meeting preside Vice-Presidents elect chairman b newly elected chairman shall dis miss President EVP Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior to covening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter ac ceptance candidate must file AMA Headquarters prior meeting cause Nominating Committee scheduled meet July 31 deadline nomina tion receipt AMA Headquarters close business Monday July 18 6 Selection Nominees a Limited three 3 upon ballot elective office b The assembly shall examine evaluate discuss written proposals candi dacy office see 5 nomination let ters shall read aloud Recording Secretary c The discussion period shall limited ten 10 minutes per candidate d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except 34 vote against may withold incumbents name ballot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per person per ballot b Oral voting shall district starting District 1 progressing numerically ascending sequence through District 11 desired voting secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting issue shall precede voting other nominees see 6d Voting placing nominees ballot shall follow sequence President Execu tive Vice-President Vice-Presidents d When three names nomi nated elimination will simple majority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chairman may move nomination acclamation continued page 104 June 1983 101 ACADEMY OF MODEL 1810 Samuel Morse Dr AERONAUTICSJ Reston VA 22090 World s L rqe S rn Organization NC Glitch Postcard hope Radio Control enthusiasts read pages 103-1 04 May 1983 issue Model Aviation article AMAs Frequency Coordinator intro duction new volunteer job will benefit RC fliers article spoke about tools will enable District Frequency Coordi nator DFC job stated postcard would quick simple way get RC interference information DFC Inserted issue ModelAviation between pages 58-59 will find pre printed postcard can use has spaces filled init very important complete blanks DFC build useful file will help RC fliers district needs good information Dont neglect details have interfer ence report make Note Additional copies RC Interference Report Card available upon request AMA HQ please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope request Carry reporting card field box pre-addressed DFC 1 5c stamp applied have interference problem whether think could coming strong commercial legitimate signal other source please note facts field way home drop completed post card mailbox current information better can help address DFC shown VPs column heading month Model Aviation district-wide collection data will help build good picture activity area might affect achieve best selection channels region DFC needs input system over AMA district serves end result can list RC frequencies area have best odds being free interference Synopsis-i 983 Budget Meeting March 19 Reston VA first AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Head quarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeilI Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President 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 Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Lang worthy NAA Executive Director Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Direc tor Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Voislavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Frank Ehling John Preston Dis trict IV AVP Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave brief presentation during stated 1983 budget re vised HQ since January should opinion cut further area Executive Director advised 1983 revised budget projected 88000 members budget reflects accurate information previously available January Anaheim meeting noted 1983 revised budget balanced budget modest surplus agreed consensus go through proposed budget line line Following reported items upon Council took action 1 Rent Executive Director reported Aerospace Education Association desirous renting surplus office space indeed has already presented check After discussion approved unanimously District X abstained Executive Director authorized pursue rent offer AEA commit commit according judgement 2 Postage & Freight Several Council mem bers noted needing receive mail HQ once week others want mail sent occurs decided con tinue present mailing practice Council wishing separate treatment should direct HQ writing 3 Museum namin8 curator since Frank Ehlings retirement will taken up regular April meeting meantime motion approved museum initially funded $10000 $5000 applied toward curators annual salary second $5000 towards museum oper ating expenses eight against 3 5 1 2 9 4 EVP Pres seven ED 11 8 10 NAA 6 7 4 Public Relations PR budget noted very conservative Mr Styles requested consider April presentation up additional $10000 other PR projects beyond currently budgeted 5 Officer Service item encompasses costs Council meetings travel motion future Council meetings held Headquarters National Center Aeromodeling purpose reducing officer travel costs unless otherwise decided 2/3 vote approved two 3 4 eight against 2 9 5 10 8 6 1 11 three abstained EVP NAA ED Most Council members felt meetings should rotated around country noted way economize could limiting meet ings four year 6 Committees Ed Izzo chairman Noise Committee requested reducing $5000 budgeted figure $3000 accepted Frequency Committee request insert Interference Report Cards Model v/a t/on approved expenses deducted Frequency Committee budget approved unanimously add $2000 budget meeting Safety Committee 7 Professional Fees EVP request ed look various levels audits land costs same what would required connection building loan order possibly reduce costs currently annual major expense 8 Computerization Long discussion held present computer capabilities future plans noted accounting department badly need modern equipment should proceed current updating intentions Carl Maroney asked document what HQ has done will concerning computer systems future Council members will have concise comprehensive background information 9 Model Aviation ad-rep com mission arrangement Model vi at/on discussed no action taken change present policy established publisher 10 Investment Income Council ad vised Mr Worth seek recommendation donor stock make keep sell decision donation has al tripled value past year 11 Budget Status Having gone through entire income expenses line line no change totals approved unanimously budget presented March 19 1983 Council meeting adopted 12 Employee Loan Request Due Reston move DC employee has en countered hardships requested loan request approved unanimously loan accordance HQ established policy 13 Future Meetings addition previously approved April 30 Council meeting held Reston VA approved annual Nominating Committee meet ing Nats Executive Council meeting held conjunction time date convenient majority Council 11 2 10 6 1 5 11 ED 2 9 EVP 8 1 against 4 approved unanimously Nominating Committee meeting held Nats Sunday July 31 700 pm Council meeting held Monday August 1 900 am meeting adjourned 710 pm having session other meals breaks since 9 am Note 1983 budget anticipates sur plus $70920 year end based estimated 6% increase membership 88502 total income $2838728 cluding Model v/at/on magaizne total expenses $2767808 copy budg et available request AMA HQ J Worth Executive Director Museum Status Report February 19 Headquarters staff moved its new facility Reston marked major step toward realization major objectivesthe AMA model mu seu m new headquarters building de signed John Hunton highly respected architect within Washington area also accomplished modeler basic building consists three two-story modules measuring approximately 75 ft 30 ft joined inner corners providing central triangular shaft atrium consist ing just under 3000 sq ft26 ft high will museum Exhibits will dis played means polished aluminum ver tical trees capable handling up 42 models along conventional wall dis plays ceiling-suspended models Highly delicate objects such Indoor models small very valuable engines early radio equip ment trophies etc will housed glass dis play cases Prior retirement Frank Ehling solic ited donations promi nent American modelers primarily requesting models historical significance response has encouraging meantime already have several Dr Walt Goods models typifying development radiocontrolled flight special collection late Howard McEntee AMA has also fortunate receive Russ Berrara collec tion encompasses entire spectrum modeling have awaiting shipping instructions very generous donations have offered please patient us will request shipment just soon display facilities available target date still stands firm 1 September 1983 however hope have quite respectable growing display will make trip museum well worthwhile modelers plan ning visit us summer Additionally would like have opinions sug gestions keeping mind must finest presentation model aviation tory world As donations received anticipate will considerable amount re pair restorative work necessary would like follow lead Experimental Aircraft Association deligated some its exacting restorations various chap ters throughout country Think about club officers group would care take projectsin field expertisewhich would ensure meeting very high standards necessary exhi bits would like hear will discuss detail later time what better way can modelers made realize truly museum HurstG Bowers MA Museum Coordinator 102 Model Aviation rPresidnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NOMINATION TIME time has again rolled around nomi nation officers 1983 elections serve 1984 through 1986 year offices President Vice-Presients Districts 1 5 9 up election None cumbents will automatically placed ballotyou must nominate must accept before Nominating Committee can consider inclusion ballot nominations must received Head quarters 15 days prior Nominating Committee meeting will ac cepted Sit down now nominate favorite choice AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION seems good bit confusion about item Safety Code relative aircraft identification really quite simple MUST have AMA number aircraft name address air craft qualify insurance event accident Some models excluded requirement ONLY types listed code basic reason simply identi fication event accident Now know everyone basically honest would consider cheating dont Yet have incidents past accidents happening owner aircraft sim ply walking away disclaiming ownership cause did want get involved other SUSPECTED incidents accident happened involving aircraft longing non-AMA member buddy AMA member claimed flying aircraft just get insurance protection certainly recognize can some unclear situations let discuss some clubs hold auctions can both sell buy models Suppose buy auction has original owners AMA number painted wing What Well best way repaint wing too much trouble least place name address securely inside fuselage Might well include date bought plane next model bought Mono Kote-type lettering numbers fix problem small can Freon spray will helpful peeling process will affect adhesive back pres sure sensitive Mono Kote allow careful removal secondary cleaning residual adhesive using lacquer thinner will complete job allowing subsequent application own AMA numbers Perhaps difficult problem will face helping another modeler trim out ship instructing him own airplane problem both AMA members insurance will apply both long aircraft has identification reflecting ownership hope foregoing clears up some questions have arisen subject doesnt raise questions answers entire issue just veri fying ownership QUOTABLE QUOTE perseverance snail reached ark BUOG ETS March 19 Executive Council met new Headquarters building Reston VA go over budget ensure membership received value dollar dues can assure worthwhile effort giving Council member much better insight real costs associated operating Academy discussed line ex pense area major line income area dollar overall reduction made budget presented us meeting Too budget plan expenditure effort willMUST made reduce actual expenditure still providing necessary member ship services challenge laid shoulders Executive Director will closely monitored Council good job has done past expect nothing less year VERY sensitive issue discussed will course interest memberthe prognosis dues crease MIGHT needed much Executive Director based prior knowl edge experience suggested Coun cil should expect have address issue 1984 effect 1985 dues year much best guess time $5 increase $35 might alternative 1984 members past two years have offered $2 discount $28 instead $30 member renewed before December 15 suspect similar situa tion would applicable required dues increase 1985 such might have pay $30 instead $35 renew early reason can allow discount receiving money early allows us vest capital needed early year gain income investments simple economics requires very close monitoring people quite well accomplished Gisele Jackson FREQUENCY REPORTING Now have new RC frequen des new task becomes monitoring problems reporting solutions better accomplish situation Frequency Com mittee has recommended use report card filled out flier experiencing interference mailed Frequency Coordinator district coordinator will assess problem using charted information get response back flier clubs area well coordi nating data Frequency Commit tee chairman flier though should reasonably certain problem interference equipment-related trouble other hand should hesitate send card suspect interference have no equipment such scanner veri fy situation Remember prime reasons such plethora channels can select among several will clear area As cards will next issue Model viation along description use Additional cards can obtained AMA Headquarters DO BUILD/FLY am asked kind question times meetings shows swer definitely YES After what sport/hobby about what got involved politics AMA spare time lvement keeps bank account low tide Sure build past winter squeezed out enough time build two airplanes finish started friend What Two sailpianes electric powered type fly Last year managed enter two contests also managed place second fourth other too bad limited amount flying time get year also managed complete requirements LSF Level 3 Now can just remember send qualification form. THE SHOWSEASON can tell flying season getting close annual trade shows begin again attended WRAM Show Feb ruary very impressed size crowd attendance fine dis plays models As usual manufacturers abundance new products abound ed Attempting list new products will left others two items particu larly impressed Litco gyro kind stabilizer heli copters sensitive nearly unbelievableNow lam helicopter flier nor know anything sensitivity similar products market heli copters line take good look product suspect item may have other applications such keeping wings level Pattern ship possibly keep nose level sailpianes hmmm other product impressed brand new application CO2 very fertile mind Bob Davis diesel conversion man has adapted com pressed gas principal Cox 020 developed associated charging system flight gas storage system quite develop ment knowing past trends convert ing larger larger engines diesel should long before pumps gases continued next page June 1983 103 Presidents Corner continued 60 or 90 even. GADS Another approach quiet flight What next Bob FAI CL Plans proceeding well FAI Con trol Line team selection meets four groups nearly ready go Two years ago Combat plans set stepped direct other three selection meets would Nats popular directive allto point CL Aerobatics within 30 days completed necessary arrange ments agreed t6 plans year Combat again ready except finals site selection has yet con firmed TSC writing Aero batics Team Race going Dayton 01-I Speed will utilize split site concept Merced CA probably Dayton am overjoyed split-site concept have approved basis eight out 14 participants voted go way sad part years Speed team selection fierce compe titors Charlie Lieber does plan compete place team Truly unfor tunate knowing reason decision can say Qiarlie best you will missed Hope see back hunt 1985 Executive VFs Report Jim McNeilI AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Secretary/Treasurer-Executive Vice-President responsibility bring following report An unprecedented special Council meeting held new Reston VA home last week sole purpose examining 1983 money budget Because AMA has become multi-million dollar businessmade up mainly Comptroller Giselle Jack son Executive Director John Worth predicated upon 85000 membership predictIon 1983 budget predicts some $70000 surplus year No dues increase envisioned immediate future Some grumblings heard dedi cated Council members January Cali fornia Council meeting over various aspects spending hence special meeting new AMA Headquarters Mention made other might slashed expense sheet also magazine outside advertising policy modi fied After long day end almost nothing reduced budget pro jection magazine mode advertising left untampered fact some thought given increasing some pro grams particularly public relations 1Salaries gone over particu larity 2Our new telephone system computer ized automatically pick cheapest meth od route handling long distance calL 3Membership handling now more computerized initial outlay computer service quite large 4Qiartered word processing data processing also becoming computerized 5The PR budget 1983 $47500 view unusually fine job being done Geoff Styles discussion centered around rais ing allocation 6Office supplies/stationery up due business workload also now pay State Virginia sales tax 7A new data processing system also coming under computer umbrella 8A $46190 cost set aside sending model airplane teams international compe tition Europe elsewhere 9One biggest expenses insur ance Due some 1982 bad accidents an. trict VPs present doing fine job representing people back home districts way dues money talking about money Academy Model Aero nautics have questions about part budget manner money being handled write John Worth AMA HQ write Birming ham will answer inquiry Thank attention See next month iunpredictable nature insurance com panies leery booking AMA old rate Today cover first $100000 claim ourselves insurance company steps above $100000 10An outside ad representative soliciting magazine ads 15% commission examined decision made tamper successful combination area T T Nominations continued page 101 8 FinalizatiOn Proceedings Recording Secretarys report see 3c shall submitted Vice-Presidents 15 days meeting comments corrections approval report must approved 3/4 attendees meeting Vice-Presidents proxies 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will adjourn meeting Notice Members-Donut Send Money Election Balloti Several dozen membership renewals mailed last December 1982 have just delivered us Unfortunately renewals sent firm auditors counts election ballots AMA spite fact two envelopes different addresses membership renewal other voting included membership renewal package convenience members ballots renewals sent envelope auditors post office box rather AMA HQ compounding errors particu lar envelopes arrived Washington Post Office after election deadline re mained post office box until March box rental period expired result members tempted renew before end 1982 mailing auditors address did re ceive 1983 licenses until March also missed getting several issues magazine Corrective action has since taken such memberships have now processed letter explanation sent members affected notice suggest 1984 members pay careful attention instruc tions contained renewal packages similar situation can prevented goal give members good service have get mail before can process Well try remind everyone next fall about problem can avoid next year 104 Model Aviation ne two young ladies help keep Model Aviation magazine atloat Ms Andrea Peterson L person workproofreader production assistant etc Mrs Johnnie Shipley RI handles Plans Service orders production AMA News customer billing typesetting AMA News Competition Newsletter such miscellaneous chores producing Nats entry form updating national records type whew Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Together Nats Ever since days Navy hosted National Model Airplane Championships has great difficulty finding sites Nats events would same airfield too far away other 1983 however thesituation has improved greatly example both Indoor Outdoor Free Flight events will same field RC Control Line events fact RC Soaring Helicopter events will else will five miles away Indoor site will big hangar right Westover Air Force Base means will within walking distance other events base Similarly Out door FF events will visible other events base Indoor events incidental ly will have three official days instead usual two plus several days un official events Thus indoor flying will possible week long RC Soaring/Helicopter site huge grounds Smith & Wesson plant south Westover within view Interstate Highway 291 just couple miles Nats HQ intersection 1-291 1-90 Massachusetts Pike locations together hotels college dorms within few miles other means Nats activity wihtin 15 mintues other Its shaping up close-in happy Nats aided great Air Force coopera tion Westover Air Force Base will include final weekend full-scale static flying show Add first annual AMA convention activities HQ hotel promises fantastic week model aviation Plan now whether intend fly will plenty see participate entered contest ROAR Says Thanks. letter Gary Keyes Model Racing ProductsUSA shows appreciation RC model car boat people concerning AMAs recent success FCC would like take opportunity thank efforts obtaining much needed new RC frequencies AltFough fly model aircraft am avid RC car sometime boat racer ROAR does have financial human resources accomplish such grand goals think speak RC car boat enthu siasts extending sincere gratitude AMA efforts behalf No Club Charter Can Costly. Omahawks RC Club Nebraska has hit suit asking $50000 damages relating noise complaints club chartered about half club members belonged AMA lack chartering full AMA membership apparently due belief AMA insur ance would have protected club AMAs insurance says otherwise Omahawks RC organization member Academy Model Aeronautics would provide Defense coverage pay damages would result legal liability concerning suit members sued individually insurance policy would defend pay ny judgement against would liable pur pose Academy Model Aeronautics Legal Liability insurance insure its mem bers clubs Academy damages resulting being legally liable meantime club has spent about $3000 date legal expenses expects spend least much have started legal defense fund asking donations anyone interested helping AMA will forward checks made out Omahawks RC Inc help fund drive short sympathetic have pay bills date watching suit developments help what ways can unable anywhere near much might have possible club chartered sad part costs unnecessary except charter member ship fees could would have covered message clear AMA does pro vide liability protection belong June 1983 105 Bob Aberle received anuus old aii y aboveJ WRAM Show February 27 outstanding work during past few years Chairman AMAs RC Frequency Committee AMAs new PR Blimp R becoming familiar sight trade shows Made Peck-Polymers stands out high above exhibits make easy find AMA booth Shown photo taken WRAM Show White Plains NY Connecticut Maine actrosetlo 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aasociats VicePreeidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner MC 04345 Don Kraffn PD Box 1828 73 Heritage Lo. Dumbory MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06860 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher So Welpole MA 02181 NATS UPDATE new Soaring site has approved acquired approximately six miles Westover Field previously scheduled University Massachusetts Amherst now set flying activities will either Westover within six-mile limit dont believe has other Nats site have able fly such close proximity quite pleased receive Governor Massachusetts Honorable Michael Dukakis proclamation declaring month July Model Aviation Month HOW TO ENTER THE NATS am often asked question enter Nats Well its very simple out lined below 1 Send self-addressed envelope AMA requesting Nationals Entry Form 2 Fill out blank send entry fee AMA Headquarters before July 1 3 Voilayou entered ALL have show up compete SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING held special Council Budget Meeting Washington new National Center Aeromodeling member AMA can very proud functional beautiful facility Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director spent time building project owe Vince vote thanks job well done Getting back budget meeting first time such meeting has taken place members Council department heads Academy re viewed line item detail VP better understanding cost elements AMA department heads asked explain portions budget being first time review such undertaken details what went budget analyzed questionable areas explained sum up expense portion budget approved indicating surplus approxi mately $70000 approved capital expenditures consisted mainly computer peripheral equipment capi tal budget $60000 slated review approval next Council meeting held April 30 bottom line 1983 will operating break-even budget must keep mind some capital expenditures will one-time costs MAINE MODEL EXPO asked attend Maine Model Club Association meeting held Augusta ME March 6 Maine Model Association organized last year Expo ac tivity interest has continued grow 145 people attendance well two model manufacturers John Grigg AMA President also attandance both gave presentation Acade district activities Maine Model Association made up nine area clubs noted activi ty calendar has significantLy increased area indicates additional new members flying activities 1983 recog nized time facility rather crowded therefore planning enlarged Expo 1984 new location LR Bill Gagne SecretarylTreaSUrer Lou Bannister President Scott Bolduc Field Marshall Sky Streakers Modelers Club Don Krafft Associate VP looking new frequencies has made outline showing potential problem areas between cer tain frequencies anyone interested obtaining information may write Don will pleased pass See Nats New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Ainociat Vice-Presidents Fete Bianchini 2605 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney Sn. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreinch 9 Willow Ane. Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Jraochkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd No A-2 schenectady NY 12309 Lon Seuter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenlo NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehtich Form Rd Hickenrlle NY 1801 Second District Thoughts take dim view candidates office another make campaign PROMISES Unless 106 Model Aviation Dennis Folsom AVP Communications Coordinator Maine Model Club Asso ciation LI Frank Rende Executive Director Second Annual Maine Model Aircraft Expo Changing guard AMA President John Grigg rt gives new AMA RC Frequency Chairman George Myers also MAs Radio Technique columnist official badge position former Chairman Bob Aberle center looks Occasion WRAM Show White Plains New York February 26 LR Harry Peddle Secretary Sam Wade President Errol Heath Treasurer Kennebec Valley Model Aviators elected official sole control ma chinery will enable him deliver promised item impossible guarantee its materialization am sure agree Much preferred think state ment AIMS GOALS achieved benefit electorate firm un relenting drive accomplish such objectives During terms office have informed things believed would best serve AMA member AMA very own organization see two inseparable hold different view would inevitably result untenable conflict interest Prior last years election example circulated list certain particular GOALS opinion should concentrate upon achiev ing Some have already become reality others pending still others way becoming fact rather fancy Two matters demanding early attention listed Greater Restraint Dues Increases Needed Budgetary Reforms Whether coincidence other wise Executive Council meeting new home Reston VA next weekend announced purpose examining AMA Budgeting Methods Procedures eye toward putting sense hopefully fewer dollars AMA Ex penditures column pursuit objective PROMISE bound brighten outlook us seeking keep lid Dues-Increase Syndrome seems infect some policymakers periodically S-O-S ie Surmounting SNAFUI note just-received copy Trans mitter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers announcement requires im mediate attention Editor Ed Runkel writes starters Id like remind third annual AMA sanctioned contest held Jamesburg Sunday May 15th Keep mind plug contest outsiders ever get chance SNAFU AMA Headquarters due moving new headquarters left advertisement out latest Model v/at/on magazine Con test Calendar need word mouth can get event l Ed best effort make amends unintentional SNAFU put will June issue Model vi at/on scheduled reach members between April 27 May 4 about 11 days before meet WRAM 15 1983 version eager ly-awaited annual spectacle has now taken its well-earned place annals model aviation history now RC enthu siasts contemplating next years repeti tion yearly treat two shots will show WHY meh women ana cniloren West chester Radio Aero/Modelers did themselves proud usual making years offering greatest Though full-fledged member club took active personal part year nuts bolts phases 1 Setting up 2 Participating finally 3 Dismantling juggernaut Aeromodejing Show Biz During show pleasure helping Chuck Auerbach Tony Tartaglia Delta Dart pro gram enjoyed minute hour youngsters really sharp needed very little guidance shots Chuck writer looking over shoulders some regrettable reason picture Tony young charges failed material ize sufficiently publication highlight show District 2 AMA Member ship Meeting thanks kindness WRAM has held annually ever since inception shows Despite ob vious limitations photographer thought would like see picture Bob Aberle George Myers John Grigg meeting after installation George Bobs successor head AMA Frequen cy Committee Nats Notes Thanks Editor Bev Wisniew ski NMPRA newsletter able provide list motels Chicopee MA might wish consider selecting lodgings week Nats Actually have room names establishments telephone numbers So follows Quality Inn Conference Center 413 592-7751 Ra mada Inn 413 592-9101 Parwick 41 3 5927722 Susse Chalet 413 592-5141 Best Western 413 592-6171 Holiday Inn 413 781-0900 Sheraton West 413 781-8750 am pleased report have re ceived number requests work assign ments Nats willing make such contribution success East Coast Nats simply drop line shall see necessary application form furnished cannot repeat too often necessity supporting particular Nats member residing either District 1 District 2 Earl Van Gorder Editor Wing Tips newsletter MidHudson Modelmasters Poughkeepsie NY reports follows cannot stress enough need entrants possible years EAST COAST NATS Remember dont have expert win trophy Last year 94 trophies went unclaimed Nats number events could have claimed trophy barely able get model off ground year will also feature first ever Nats Convention sorts seminars displays discussion groups etc will definitely something dont forget important reason being Westover ly big attendance will mean wont have wait forever another East Coast Nats GEAR UP AND LOCKED thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaocians VicePreidenaa Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forgo Solon OH 44139 Fnancia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ane Scottdale PA 15880 Fneqaflcy Coordinatar Jam Eearden 5552 Poanun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets see Tuesday must has story around lately trade shows club meetings banquets Executive Council meetings jockeying position ever busier schedule months travels included trip Newark OH Licking County RC Clubs banquet take look clubs new flying site site has built property leased club county located adjacent new Licking County Park help Parks De partment site being developed nicest club sites around will surely improve attendance clubs annual June 1983 107 contest another example what can done modelers municipal officials can work together Another letter re ceived relates too uncommon situation overlook need recognize Sometimes take granted good tune obtaining sites dont give recog nition recognition due Bath PA Area Modelers just such fortunate club recognizes its good fortune dropped following note use column Mr Bert Shafer dad Les operate grain production plantSunny Slope Farms club started 1 6 years ago leased sizeable piece ground crop field $100yes do/Icr per year rent has same since started Bert informed ne due inflation guess may have double time Bert son both built radio planes since son has graduated has really busy business however still continue have opportunity keep field Being associated Sunny Slope has reasons main reason club has prospered lot people out willing give receive fortunate Im afraid let anyone know about Thanks Bert second Ed son Paul Braden Bradens Airport Easton PA year 12th year Bradens shut down airport club hold Free Flight meet no commercial airline however understand has heavy charter flight busi ness along private aircraft business once done thing either Since started 12 years ago Bradens also close down two other clubs hold meetsboth RC amounts three days shutdown model airplane enthusiasts question people will go out way something help model airplane clubs thing speak people opinion deserve big vote thanks along people other areas am sure help other clubs always articles clubs losing fields too have op portunities Instead hearing about lost fields lets hear word appreciation have field lot good people out lets give credit credit due BAM-BASH XIII meet again tentatively set third weekend Sep tember 83 have tentative approval Bradens Tell somethinghow can beat people like Thanks Craig Ott letter Im pleased note club has presented AMA Certificates Appreciation both Shafers Bradens answer question Craigyou cant beat arrange ment hope other clubs similar fortunate positions will take lead recognizing benefactors large portion information re ceive clubs district comes newsletters sent month Id like thank clubs send copy particularly get kick out some names news letters Among cutest Ive received lately Clinton Model Aviators Wilmington OH Balsa Obituary name fits what us quite well Other great news letter monikers include Fly-Paper Air-Scoop Keep newsletters coming guys appreciate Jim Bearden District III Frequency Coordinator has done quite bit research 72 MHz Radio Common Carrier used near district submits following re port indicates area having much trouble listings RCC users present big gest problem us using consider ably higher power industrial users next Model v/at/on magazine should report card help us determining interference problems certain areas sure send ex periencing problems Jims letter have sent charts information AVPs regarding other transmitters Dis trict Ill 72 MHz 75 MHz Radio Common Carriers RCC Part 90 users have following RCC699 Transmitters72-73 MHz 441 Transmitters75-76 MHz Part 90 420 Transmitters 7 2-73 75-76 MHz Ohio51 TransmittersRCC 16 Southwest Ohio 30 Northern Ohio 5 elsewhere Pennsylvania 22 TransmittersRCC West Virginia 2 Transmitters RCC Adjacent States Kentucky 7 Transmitters RCC Indiana 3 TransmittersRCC Michigan 3 Transmitters RCC New Jersey 6 TransmittersRCC New York 15 TransmittersRCC Maryland 3 TransmittersRCC As can see District III has 75 trans mitters plus 37 transmitters adjacent states total 112 transmitters 10% transmitters RCC industry As District III Frequency Coordi nator would like get some feedback fellows Cleveland area other parts Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Ed Roznowski sent following letter picture column something column En closed picture set rules Clubs Scooter II racing event year will fourth 12 15 fliers participat ing have no problems getting workers cant wait race day due lower speeds planes Race times around two minutes Quarter Midget course Some fliers have gotten interested Quickie 500 racing Quarter Midget years racing will fourth Sunday month May Septem ber club Lebanon Valley Radio Con trol Club Inc Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society worked together event Sounds like fun Ed nice know have plenty workers See Toledo flelaware S Drstrrct Columbia land h Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aucciate Vice-Prou*deqnls Wayne Abernethy 9205 CarendOn 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Bol Chompine 205 lipton rt& Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin Bli Beectwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Aoad Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Clvirs Court Folio Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvjlle NC 27028 Frequenscy Coondhnater Poul Vocobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 28301 Phone evening 19191 488-5988 hear District IV competition fliers getting ready Nats year will good Contact AMA HQ entry blanks additional information will also programs dont fly competition lots rest family see hope now know AMA Headquarters staff now new building Reston VA Washington DC area please stop take look what think best aeromodel ing center world made possible generous contirbutions club would like plan trip new building get touch can arrange some to take group tour new facility good club project would bus tour Washington DC see new National Center Aeromodeling Later year will have official dedi cation ribbon cutting ceremonies Ill keep posted exact date pinned down have gotten quite few letters Dis 108 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFULI Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities trict IV clubs praising work Paul Yaccobucci doing Paul District IV Frequency Coordinator has list users radio equipment could possibly cause interference problems within dis trict would like list commercial industrial users area drop Paul line will glad help can also advise about frequency scanning equip ment club missed Roanoke Valley RC Clubs auction Roanoke VA surely missed big outing auction gets bigger better year approxi mately 500 modelers swapping lies mod els year Some Hobby Line distributors showed wares year would guess few years will another Toledo Roanoke club goes out make welcome has club people meet front door help carry goodies refreshment stand has abundance homemade food delicious think District IV showed up year lot good deals models also abundance Everything Indoor Control Line RC Free Flight Also quite few Sailplanes Believe stuff junk some planes built very welL Finished models changed hands very low prices club will doing again next year plan attend Sorry short article month lately time has premium business growing leaps bounds takes lot time have always said cannot take time feel needed job Vice-President Dis trict IV properly would time let someone else take over has time willing will thinking about next couple months doing lot soul searching Whats Happening District IV Radio Control League North Carolina new first North Carolina now have official sanctioned AMA show team Raleigh Aero Masters Show Team recog nized January year Jim Page main force behind forming organi zation group deserves much credit amount work involved developing acts putting performances type unbelieved Everyone please try assist whatever area possible Im sure Jim would appreciate greatly Sandhills Model Aircraft Club found editorial SMAC newsletter Flight Lines Thought might interesting other club officers have always felt people put out special effort should recognized mind am including special section newsletter devoted club members put out special unselfish efforts help present hope fully future club members recognition will based personal knowledge well information receive other club members will included newsletter club member gives himself totally unselfish manner sole intent helping someone else Prince Georges Radio Control Club Par tial schedule PGRC Clubs upcoming activi ties May 1stQuickie 200 Races May 15th Quickie 500 Races & Formula 1 May 21st & 22ndPattern & Scale Contest June 11th & 12thScale Masters Contest Raleigh Aeromodelers RAM Fun Fly April 30th RAM Pattern MeetJuly 9th & 10th Sunfest 83August 6th & 7th RAM Scale MeetOctober 8th & 9th Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA Saint Elmos Day St Elmos Day cele bration fun fly will held May 1st year Steve Kaluf busy making plans best yet Mark calen dar polish up flying skills airplane invite friend come Out day fly ing fun Sky Lancers Washington DC SLOW Club now has AMA Control Line show team am sure will hear lot AMA show team arent Control Line show teams around Thats now b5O Alahama 0 Florida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina sosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-5550 Aseociew VIePrmldmws Greg Doe Itt 4 166 Poesy Smyrne TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 21i8 Thorn. N Cheeleaton sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. DeIrsy Beads FL 33444 Joseph McaIiw SR 00866 Boa 1532 Fagardo PR 00648 td Moorman 70 FIfth St Sisalimar FL 32579 Harry Sisarens P0 Box 376 Oneonse AL 35121 Torn Thacker 2390 Lawrenasville Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Fraqasency Coordhstae Burnis Fields 096 OntarIo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888662 would like see World Champion ship flying plan Pensacola FL Oc tober 10-15 1983 best fliers about 30 countries will compete FAI World RC Pattern Championships World Champs will held Bronson Fieldthanks final approval US Navy Bronson Field family can visit famous Pensacola white sand beaches visit Naval Aviation Muse um tour USS Lexington aircraft car rier Saturday night take family World Championship banquet Perdido Bay Country Club Host clubs World Championships Northwest Florida RC Modelers Pensacola Aeromodelers Eglin Aero modelers Ft Walton Beach Any District V members invited assist running contest interested contact Ron Chidgey Tony Stillman 100 Kentucky Dr Pensacola FK 32505 cant wait mail call 904 456-2933 after six 904 478-6745 during day Model planes kinds biplanes jets 10 inches 16 feet across fill skies Dixie Sky Devils meet. says front page Amory Advertiser Amory MS Dixie Sky Devils new ly organized chartered AMA club live area interested joining call Ed Hunter 256-7765 after six pm Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS held its first fun fly season March 6thhenceforth known Crash Sun day 25 contestants 16 crash es Pictured winnersnote lack planes photo winning bunch includes Dennis Lott Ron Fears Kevin Quattlebaum Hubert Crook Jerry Gould Mike Lauman Gayle Smith George Hancock Hank Cooper Ricardo Tarte Carolina PR called other night tell about plans several AMA members island make pilgrimage Toledo show Thats serious aeromodeling interest Wish could get same group go Nats year Remember Nats year will its ever before Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Amelat VIce-Presidenta Loren Holes 643 HitI Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1503 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Melony 1916 Keonland Pkwy Owenshoro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Snsithvjlle MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Sorthomme unisersity City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Boo 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 8111 Zinsteser Boss 72 yarnS IL 81375 Frequency Coardlnesor James Check 564 Greotchesner St Lexington KY 40505 has busy month since last met Spring breaks college two pit crew members swelled home Underwoods full scale lots mail bombed mailbox got day flying check out new radio channel 38 Worked great Underwoods en masse along houseguest Vienna Aus tria managed make trip Pekin IL mall show put Pekin Peoria RC Clubs Peoria Wyreflyers Control Line Club important part event well Aviation Day included Ultra-Lights EAA displays addition models great able visit modeler friends CD Al Kretz got manhandle mike trophy awards Twas fun indeed few pictures taken Cathy Under wood reveal items note ruomni eno DIII immer myors newsletter editor Morrie end President Bob Overmier June 1983 109 winners sharp display loads nice models club has yet tried mall show should Its fantastic meet pub lic way sell modeling working developing National Model Avia tion Day sell modeling over US once Robert t-irestone Os Inaisna sent snot trophy stand mall show Elkhart IN show March 12-13 year sponsored Elkhart County Flight Mas ters Tn-Valley RC Club South Bend Impressive hardware isnt Another PR-type project group might want pursue handout explaining club its activities Lafayette Esquadrilles has impressive little number uses demos contests etc cludes general club information describes types events tells what watch contests get hobby etc Phone numbers contact persons round off Its great icebreaker springboard questions well chance pass information old philosophers note month prompted bit Turbulator newsletter Thermaleers McDonnellDouglas Free Flight clubs Edited Bob Klipp newsletter reads like friendly let ter favorite uncle filled hints information well personal ob servations provide some interesting sights may never tow A-2 cir cle enjoy material end Bobs note January issue included expected plea dues relates Anyway its going cost nine bucks what could give feelings its subjective thing Free Flight camaraderie associated still give lot satisfaction please stay us dont feel obligated un derstand words prompted thought feel strongly about relationship types organizations associate ourselves often hear person ask What give dues Very rarely can group give much return dues very simply becomes what can give group becomes criti cal what makes group dynamic vital give beyond dollar value will receive kind After work complete picture jigsaw puzzle pieces move hand puzzlenever reverse Iowa igan 0 Menesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Assistant Vice-President Jack Pnn 368 Ha -poet Or. 5 2eovr pds 62402 Associate Vica-Preeidsts Arthur ArrO 1014 Woodbrote diud Ant Arnor MI 43103 Russell Kneozqer 2625 5 ShoreisoOd Sno Muaukne WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tiota 51. Ouluth MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanginerood Tr St Joseps Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Oorsent Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crysnol MN 55428 Frequency cooi-dinatoe Pete Waters 117 Cast Main upper Level Northaille Ml 48167 Phone 0ev 313 348-0085 stoning 313 437-4244 visit AMA Headquarters Na tional Center Aeromodeling fantastic Almost everything place function ing everyone looked happy busy Theres Control Line circle parking lot some plaques honor wall entrance look professional can proud AMA Before airplanes museum collection hung high center bay possible fly model space set some records John Worth has 11 seconds handlaunch glider have two minutes 585 seconds rubber power new Manhattan Cabin hung up otherwise Im sure could have done five minutes Ill pay attention partici pants fund raising program get plaques wall names Honor Roll Plaques hundred dollars should sent Vince Mankowski right away still have possession Council meeting dealt exclusively budget creeps upward Some Bits Pieces Chicago area June 9-12 will scene Great Race 83 Sailplanes isdistance twill Contact Dan Pruss 815436-2649 information unique type event deed Speaking unique consider latest project Charles DuVall southern Illinois has put together elapse time meter determine actually much time puts building So times people ask long project takesespecially scale project Most times answer rather wild guess best Charles will know sure now flips starts work off leaves shop goes up 9999 hours should cover projects Since scale buff wonder long will keep meter before destroys dont think could bear learn long really spend model Closing Some new appointments next month Remember Chicopee next month Have helped newcomer month Radio Waves Tn-Village RCers Streamwood IL come some defini tions Ballasta loud explosion Cap Stripto remove ones headgear Pylonall aboard Wash in/Wash outlaundromat schedule tip hat profound thank youmy new headmast photo courtesy Bob Freukes St Louis year first time have spent much time details depth first time ever special meeting sub ject Council doing its job members specially knowledgeable con tribution Ed Izzo report Dennis L Goodrich AMA 32792 Ames IA Heres picture taken after videotaping session WOI-TV Ames Iowa February 10 1983 Members Ames Sundusters am president demonstrated Indoor rubber powered pylon flying use keep up interest during winter segment aired March 12 1983 WOIs public affairs program Iowa Edi tion participated show others club pleased what saw feel have presented aeromodel ing public new pleasant light Part approach suggestion particular form ideal families cause cheap very young can partici pate educational great cabin fever 110 Model Aviation F vvyreslyers Terry Meidrotn talking local youngster through AMA Cub Delta Dart Cant find place leadouts eh club also has signup free instruction trainer films ne youngest winner wouse name daughter Cathy failed get receiving trophy Al Kretz CD LR Host Betty Lou Varnum Mike Ander son Mats Dubberke Tom Bubolz Bret Smith Dave Shavers would like mention Iowa Edition executive producer Betty Lou Varnum biggest fan also loves flying sort deserves special thanks letting us try show modeling Last year went Ida Grove did ten-minute seg ment IMAA Fun Fly Festival very impressed first exposure big time flying Other clubs should afraid ap proach public affairs departments local TV stations always lookout new interesting things especi ally ones come public affairs angle things offer public better way living educating coping Participation within club has good has spurred interest certain junior has brought two boys along him standpoint has great success Mike Anderson spark plug Indoor flying having adapted article Model Airplane News back issue has adapted AMA CL rules fit manner events junior Matt Dubberke re ceived recent notoriety letter editor Model Airplane New& em barrassed find club such low profile invisible now knows us feeding interests best can club has sent letter response MAN editorial Last year made concerted effort find safe place fly RC What found two flying sites power gliders rent-free Needless say requiring AMA Sundusters memberships fly suppose going alienate number folks will think trying exclusive cant see trying protect selves guess Problem Arkansas C txwsan Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vce-Prsedents 2db Friydl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 201 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Honey III 927 Commerce Pleaxannon TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Palmer NC Alboqaerqae NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cx Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sarnlesvile OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinexor Tdm Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 WHAT THRILL get walk proud ly very own AMA National Head quarters Museum building beautiful rolling countryside Reston VA just off highway Washington DC Dulles Airport just far enough west Washington avoid its frantic confusion just far six miles enough east Dulles avoid airport noise such beauti ful setting am inspired corny observe probably close Heaven can get model airplane please believe very eerie feeling because building vision planned plain gray ceiling room Dallas Gaston Hospi tal 10 years ago fact HQ building idea became part plan overcoming what supposed terminal illness appearance plan building indelible mind probably could have walked its interior moved around completely blindfolded course built architects model build ing added familiarity building actually open What thrill Now pray make proudest place aeromod eling world Now rent money will go someone elses pocket Use new building already affect ing us March 19th first Executive Council meeting held new con ference room front building Purpose meeting discuss ap prove 1983 budget long all-day session gave us fine chance try out comfort rooms chairs sure must congratulate whoever picked chairs definitely expensive chairs about comfortable business chairs have encountered sure made long dull meeting endurable might observe chairs thoughtfully carefully chosen AMA HQ staff has probably made good choices everything erse involved Although national action AMA does affect District VIII will try now mention happenings directly concern ing five-state district Some popular activities being planned already action season mall shows weather still de pendable enough invite modelers come distance flying Mall shows during period also great way introduce aeromodeling public com munitys officials mall show also inspires meeings symposiums BS ses sions stir enthusiasm up us also excellent chance exchange technical ideas families meet other am astonished very pleased amount quality both Control Line Indoor flying being generated District VIII Control Line flying almost died out Dallas area old leaders hav ing switched over Radio Control Along came very personable young fellow name Gary Grant fascinated Control Line flying didnt enjoy flying alone Rather fly alone give up flying Gary started recruiting soon club enthusiasts generated lots activity going am proud say bunch teenagers getting involved rather unsuspected problem developed renewed Control Line interest Few hobby dealers carrying Control Line kits accessories manufacturers also backing off being earliest Control Line fliers lucky speak language have connec tions keep good supply hand hobby shop able help new comer technical problems salute Gary Grant putting Control Line back its feet area Control LineWilliam Hess came San Antonio tell San Antonio picking up Control Line part Southwest Model Airplane Championships Labor Day weekend might well have died hadnt offered carry Southwest Model Airplane Championships Meet has held ever since 1938 45 years before Control Line flying radio either al ways traditionally held Dallas until Planesmen Fort Worth took over Free Flight part hold southwest Fort Worth Labor Day weekend Radio Control phase Southwest Cham pionships still held Dallas Indoor flying interest District VIII probably highest level has ever en joyed Monthly gatherings being held Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX attendance growing time two fellows putting gether Ed Turner Jesse Shepherd Ed Free Flight leaders nationally just cant say enough nice things about oldest quietest gentle manly leaders Jesse Shepherd jewel Indoor flying interest fellows have generated has drawn recognized door experts like Stan Chilton way Wichita KS darned Stan didnt set national record gym Bed ford Boys Ranch let make ob servation wind Dallas 35 mph doesnt blow indoors Fred Welsh Flight Training Commit tee Chairman Richardson TX Radio Control Club have seen lot sort effort put out bunch on-their-toes clubs packet Fred brought probably best Ive ever seen beautifully put together covers everything approach finest thing club can both directions other club members newcomer flier club isnt putting out information like should beautiful packet put out Richardson RC club far too expensive send gratis anyone interested will talk see nominal fee can arranged just received excellent newsletter Wings Texas City RC Club leader group must really sumpin because Phil Poffenbarger both President Newsletter Editor obviously strong creative leader well newsletter contained sparkling format assignments responsibilities holding model meet fun fly might contact Phil Poffen barger 2902 Frostwood Circle Dickinson TX 77539 photocopy information Congrats Texas City RC Club Aeromodelingthe pursuit happiness **** now**** txlxradx e Knsas e Nebraska C Nxttlt Oakxta C South Dakota IXWyxming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaeocieee Vice-Presidenna Robert Bell 2622 5 Coffmae, Casper VVY 82601 Ed Cam 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 C Stanford Fl Aurora CD 80015 Glen Lau 3701 S 44th Sn Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mantern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickerts BiBS Cloadax Sidax PaIls SD 57103 Frequeascy Cocedinetor Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly P1 Denver CO 80220 Phone Day 3031 761-5900 Evening 303 757-4082 Congratulations modelers Grand Junction CO becoming AMA Chartered Club No 1124 1983 Randy Smith June 1983 111 club secretary shares group has some really good fliers its hard get out side fliers Visit fly Grand Junction held fun fly last Sunday Febru ary featured Sweet Stick models held Whitewater Dragstrip-paved run way pit area Ken Pedersen CD event would like send newsletters contact Grand Junction Modelers may contact Randy Smith 403 Bristol Ct. Grand Junction CO 81501 Associate VP Ed Cox Kansas sends following info Fliers area Gordon City La Cygne KS take note Garden City has new club Sand Hill Fliers Gary Joy President club 14 members Gary feels other fliers area may looking friendship flying activity now offered organization Contact Gary Joy 314 No 10th South Apt Garden City KS 67846 Ray Shields LaCygne KS writes new activity area farm near Linn-Miami County line Highway 69 several fliers area Ray looking Ray has both RC full-size landing strip farm Sounds like plenty room Contact Ray Shields Rt 1 LaCygne KS 66040 Good flying guys thanks info Ed Cox way Garden City southwest Kansas La Cygne close Missouri border south Kansas City about 50-60 miles Donald Pemberton Wichita KS has sent letter update rundown activities area reports Air Capitol Eagles Air Show Team No 121 busy planning 83 show season operate basically central Kansas can travel other areas within reason time permits Contact Don 9112 Hickory Lane Wichita KS 67212 Don also reports Wichita RC Club has announced 2nd Annual Jumbo RC fly-in May 7-8 Pattern meet June 25-26 2nd Annual Aviation Day program August 14 Sailplane contest September11 still plan having annual Pylon Racing event annual picnic fun fly Sounds great may wish contact Wichita RC Club Presidint Ron Wilford Guess youll have contact Ron through Dons address didnt include report Rons name didnt show up latest microfiche AMA membership Ron Wil ford may wish contact AMA HQ check Carol Merfeld re 83 mem bership Probably some minor hitch safe may wish check out HQ Contact Jerry Carley regarding May 7-8 Jum bo Fly-In 1-316/524-6654 Don reported several past events volunteered AVP needed appreciated Don dont get volun teers pay good too Thanks letter Don opportunity see new AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA past weekend March 19-20 know AMA members will proud have part organization too can visit new Headquarters building Im sure Vince Mankowski will sharing opportunity contribute Phase II Building Fund toward reducing mortgage building Id urge consider contribu tion some new really nice pins patches will available Watch opportunity soon Arizona vrnra r Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Amciate Vka-Prssdenta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevele CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Ileynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St. Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Wastty Chula Vista CA 92011 Praquency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Pair Oakv CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 report being written Florida Im back cape again launch ofTRWs satellites Space Shuttle what better thing tend Pattern meet headed south attend meet put Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS two-day Pattern meet directed Ted McKerchner weather didnt cooperate front moved through causing cold blustery conditions meet hit heavy rain around noon Sun day good revisiting club last tended Quickie 500 meet put 1978 Saw several familiar faces yet another weekend went over Orlando run four-mile race local running club putting ran pun tended Nordic Glider team member Jim Bradley also competing Jim lives Orlando can fly circles around Nordic can beat him footrace though does turn decent time Ive appointed new AVP Hawaii Hes no stranger competitors name Al Tuttle As columnist can see Im going like Al asked him thumb nail sketch himslef article sent enough info fill entire allotted space promised Al familiar Cape Canaveral area having spent over 20 years missile busi ness Al lived Cape area nine years Hes flown various types models except helicopters CL FF first loves migrated Pattern Quarter Midget racing Hes member USPJA CD Al says activity Maui lives almost 100% RC power glider club process being formed Maui Contact Al info Al sent lots Ive lot cover month must move reading Silent Flyer newsletter South Bay Soaring Society located near San Jose ran across article showing club kept flying site members flying sand dunes eroding badly Parks Depart ment closing activities club formed committee work Parks Department formulated way save dunes First walkway sand ladder con structed parking area top dune cut random access top Next windfences erected across old pathways new path Finally pilots platform built spectator bench installed nearby Straw mulched bare sand spots What really gets attention done $200 Parks Depart ment preparing restore adjacent dune cost $50000 Good job SBSS now have fine site Sunset Beach Another club San Fernando Valley Radio Control Flyers reports too improving its flying site its own expense members fly Sepulveda Basin site Marty Mallow member club wrote saying club provided pipe bring water pit area infield being plowed up order install sprink ler system plant grass also intend install sun shade roof over pit area clubs expense San Fernando Valley Foundation tax deductible donations can made has established monies will used better site Later year theyll host Pattern meet Attend see fruits labor AVP Sacramento area Bob Kampmann reports theres some low-key Indoor flying Sierra College gym Rocklin fly December through April 2nd 4th Sundays 1 pmto 5 pm know information little late year its good know recent ninth annual Astro Electric Championships nearly $2000 worth mer chandise awarded 62 con testants made 83 entries 39 trophies shoot Larry Jolly field day entered six events four firsts second fourth Electric stay may way fly power future Noise problem planes Mike Lee Phoenix AVP wrote Denver Im has travel Mike reports attendance up 112 Model Aviation LR GLA J Holcomb Super Lucky Fly II 0 Jorden Big Stick 0 Jorden Strikemaster W DeCamp Kouger 1W DeCamp Dirty Birdy CM Hamilton Hooker CM Hamilton Cricket CM Hamilton Aero master Too R Hall Mach R Hall Super Duper Joy Stick R Hall Photo R Hall Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unlets writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel years version Southwest Regionals Buckeye AZ meet over 25 years oid now still strong Mike reports Sun Valley Flyers SVF Phoenix have new paved runway Its 60 x 500 feet SVF put many months hard work raising funds site finest Arizona photo below shows Mike instructing ROTC students Cactus High School Phoenix aerodynamics Mike has plaid shirt students have new flying program eager learn about aircraft Mike looks hes showing bank plane wish columns easy prepare leave much stuff out Mike sent other pictures Ill work space permits booth has busy traveling around Drop line could use would like address club drop line shouldnt Florida forever THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ainociasa VIce-PrmidnU Al Culver 1607 S von Elm 1 Pocanelto 1083201 Simon Droete Box 58 Broedniew MT 59015 Gory Ft Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Joneeu AK 99801 Dane Mullmns 15859 Palatine Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickobarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilne P0 Box 623 Klometh Fells OR 97601 chick Young 29020 1st Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 95003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Mel St Redmond WA 98052 Frequaficy Coerdinesar obert Belch 15439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 hone 1503 761-5103 Just got word Boeing Hawks ponsoring first ever Scale Contest ly.In Bob Bailey wrote will cale Saturday May 7 Open Scale 1yIn Sunday May 8 Register starting am both days Hawks field Kent emember 7296 forbidden fre uency Seattle area 7224 uestionable Barnstormers Bi-Plane Contest July changed involve Scale types ith small bonus Bi-Planes later NWSS will hold Soaring meet Red tond field May 7-8 May Fly oaring Contest will followed Soaring leet Eugene 14th May lay 28-29 NWSS will host Soaring con tst Spokane Hawks will have Soar ig meet Kent June 4-5 June 18 Portland will meet run NWSS/NSS understand latest Soar ing song Gorilla Dreams Anyway get glider go meet Since will probably read after fact F500 Pylon Racing Champs held May 1 Kent Hawks will sponsor race June 18-19 QM F500 Saturday Fl Sunday Dont forget best Float Plane Fun Fly July 2-3 Haystack Res just south Madras OR Motels town camping site go enjoy Another contest enjoy will 13th Annual Chelan Air Fair put Red Apple Fliers Wenatchee Two days July 910 will hold classes Pattern Sport Giant Scale Randy Brawley CD ad vises free camper parking great scenery large paved runway attend Sounds Jike great weekend CL enthusiasts should trek Eugene May 28-29 Northwest Champs Right airport theyve got great place contest excellent out question kinds CL stuffCarrier Stunt Balloon Bust Combat Racing mention few go fast clip things slow down fine get-together Satur day night great time friends flying Remember SRACs May Fly May 28-30 clubs Can will late July early August SRAC also talking about T-6 racing along several other clubs possible enough interest T-6 racing get district-wide thing going have thoughts let know speaking low cost racing dont forget Super Sport races run several clubs southern Oregon Simple rules cheap equipment seem like way go interested contact Dick Wickline get particulars As recall Jim Trump Benton Co group got S/S racing going can supply info well May 14-15 days Zillah Valley Aero Modelers Volcano Fun Fly Always first-rate contest also great time sit around swap lies field tops camping grass ever growing strip asphalt fly MRRCS scheduled have Pat tern Scale meet Puyallup Jurte 4-5 dont have particulars contact Bob Pfeiffer details next Pattern contest will Zillah hosted VAM June 18-19 got letter Mark Peterson Scobey MT about efforts organize club Mark enclosed poster about lecture show n tell presentation made troduce modeling good folk Scobey What outstanding idea anyone close can give support aid Mark please since can use help can get Really its people like Mark such great positive enthusiasm make hobby enjoyable Helena Flying Tigers Uncontest will May 14-15 Bring anything fly fun no entry fee just come enjoy Big Bird enthusiasts will have Fly-In MRRCS field Puyallup July 16-17 Hosted Puget Sound Rocs will low-key eventfly and/or talk no pressure first annual event has camping space field Al Alman tells will food supplied reasonable cost six-channel Futaba will raffled off bring biggie mingle long marking calendar remember OMAS-1 will have its second annual fly-in about August 20-21 first event ex cellent can look forward next Bruce Carson wrote Breshears put Delta Dart contest Spokane No info about ceiling height high time Joe Foxs 38 seconds Gil Horstman prom ised have outdoor mass launch Delta Darts annual JSB Scale meet Isnt amazing what some RC clubs get involved Pennyplanes anyone Barons will host Scale Internats June 1012 Deer Park field Last year around 20 entries year could much bigger since no competition FAI Internats last year As far know Strat-O-Bats arent getting much action Pacific Ace Challenge Pitysounds like good idea Also RAG meet will May 1 before will read its back fun games Army over Harts Lake site Misery Meet shifted Hillsboro combined NorWester monthly contest next NorWester monthly will held May 15 probably will Hills boro site should check out first some word about access Boardman OR bombing range FF site Only 15000 acres some wild hazards Dave Hagen put 2710 Albany Fl D meet Since Dominas record 2603 Dave clear national record hand didnt file because thought needed another timer will again MARCS will have fun fly May 22 Scale meet June 26 club field Marymoor Park look forward Sportsman Race July 23 recall anything flies can entered handicapping system less swift Theres hope Are aware show teams Dis trict XI has have feeling out aware existence have two teams go out put flying demonstrations front millions people year value PR work enormous potential audience includes citizen district older team headquar tered Spokane other located Everett point dont know booked solid think might event can used further hobby contact teams ask could put show Both groups outstanding flying demonstrations can really wow crowd Idaho Symposium April 30/ May 1 Boise 7th will BARKS race BARKS field Q-500 possibly T-6 races 15th Pocatello will Q-500 1AA races possibility T-6 racing 21st Boise will fun fly BARKS field beginning noon new organization Idaho called Idaho Scale Squadron Its purpose s promote Scale modeling have several meets throughout year organization deserves support participation May 28 29 club will sponsor meet Pocatello attend Also May 28 29 Treasure Valley Pylon Racing Association will have its annual Q-500 Fl race Caidwell now THINK SAFETY HAPPY FLYING June 1983 113 SHARING IS THE BEST OF ALL REWARDS now like quote letter modeler southern gentleman friend beginner GEORGE PERRYMAN Smyrna GA. no longer beginner himself Georges message REAL enjoy ment modelers ALL ages build ing flying model airplanes found not-too-complicated rubber-powered Free Flight models quote enjoy Junior Flight column efforts reach modelers may just young years older modelers turning simple rubber gliders discovering what have known years models FUN really Hundreds possibly thousands Radio Control fliers now flying simple rubber ships Now have graduated Im just beginning 45th contest season probably will never again have like 1982 flew nothing rubber made 29 firsts 11 different events entered 14 events Lincoln AMA Nationals won nine firsts mostly simple rubber stuff As wind tunnel model designer Lockheed have work 10 hours day usually six days week So cuts modeling some Maybe time time can include few things have helped over years No knows everything about facet modeling sharing best rewards Enclosed plc fun mod els made over thousand flights 30 hours total flight time before lost never much fun last ed long did Ed enclosed check $1000 join BAMA * ** hear loud clear George Yes indeed sport model whether rubber electric gasoline powered what long remember cherish contest events found such models over country welcome member BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Association look forward receiving hints ideas other modelers too may want contribute Seaglen Model Co recent W RAM Show White Plains NY past February ran old friend Massachusetts manning what interesting booths entire show Glenn ORoak used fly models together Bostons junior Aviation League ly goes back before AMA Glenn along wife Celia thats Seaglen comes producing very nice line 30 wingspan models So far include four super scale models Lambert Monocoup Cessna C34 Rearwin Speedster Fairchild 24 . high wing monoplanes good flying character istics 4 Seaglen Model Cos 30 span Pacific Ace kit want stress most. particular ly time Pacific Ace model kit fits perfectly Don Ross Extravaganza contest talked about two issues ago course 1983 model Black Bullet will events Pacific Ace too ageless designs will go forever Send 20c stamped self-addressed en velope Seaglen catalogue Write Glenn ORoak SEAGLEN MODEL CO Box 123 Plympton MA 02367 Don Ross himslef gives stamp ap proval Pacific Ace kit costs $750 flying scale kits cost $1000 f 0 Dont pass up kits best buys around igned fly. fly. FLY Balsa Props As promised heres allbalsa prop indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model 3 blades simple flat sheets inch wide two quarter inches long thirty-second inch thick No difficulty cutting out sanding smooth work pulling plane ward hub heart prop must neat job making hub blades attach no problem make sloppy hub. make slop py airplane First mark center rse 1 inch end fway side Push pin right straight down through stick will hole prop shaft should done accurately three inch long one-eighth square-hub marked off oneinch sections Cut away half material outer portions indicated Get off les going right way. sure material cut off forms neat 450 angle Dont figure making hubs thats Make several ROY poor ones Break up perfect will tempted use As matter fact should de stroy parts model feel come up best possible s way improve propellers next month. JOIN BAMA TODAY Beginning Aero Modelers Association membership covers period during 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published fee membership $10 please pay check may forwarded attention Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 114 Model Aviation U Io FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 George Perryman displays favorite ginners model neither too complex