August 1 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Chicopee MA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA l-IQ avail able approximately November 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting November should noted 14 Council members attendance pres ident did vote no ties broken attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Pres ident District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman chanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birming ham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scar borough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Joyce Hager executive secretary Gisele Jack son comptroller Guests Bev Wisniewski Nats Executive Committee Betty Stream District X AVP Louise Izzo meeting brought order 900 am President chaired meet ing 1 Introductory Remarks AMA Pres ident thanked Executive Council mem bers worked volunteers during Nats noted would new FAI Control Line Team Selection Committee Speed Team Race advised need Scale Team Selection Committee told possibility running 1984 Control Line World Championships back back same site 1 984 Nats Follow ing discussion latter approved unanimously Nats Basic Entry Fee waived foreign contestants 2 Minutes April 30 Executive Council meeting accepted amended concerning use headquarters rental space favor except District XI 3 Executive VP Report Included recommendation use headquarters rental space museum purposes report concerning cost insurance Bar rera museum collection details FAI ex penses recommendation support 1983 FAI General Conference being host ed National Aeronautic Association Los Angeles motion contribute $1000 NAA AMA support approved vote 9 3 favor except Districts III V X abstained Another motion rati fy Executive Directors decision approved President Execu tive Vice-President approved 12 1 District XI dissented 4 Committee Reports Nominations Chairman Fore man reported July 31 committee meeting noting cumbents nominated vice-presidency Districts V two candidates Presidency John Grigg John Clemens two District IV Howard Crispin Charles Spear two District IX Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda noted Chuck Foreman resigning December 31 1983 election District IV replacement would fill balance unexpired term B Noise Chairman Izzo reported noise tests successfully carried out RC Aerobatic Team Selection Finals June similar tests done FAI Masters contestants 83 Nats result experiences procedures fully developed October RC World Chain pionships Pensacola C Worker Recognition Chairman McGin nis reported good Nats meeting sponsors Carl Beth Goldberg concern ing details 0ward program would use funds investment program reward approximately six people per year based AMA selection criteria recom mendations first awards unsung heroes much good behind scenes work aeromodeling expected presented 1984 Continued page 101 Four students have selected co winners Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholar ships 1982 Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufac turing Company lost life 1980 Pitts Special biplane crashed during air show Glen always shown great concern young modelers encouraged educational pursuits Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund established suitable memorial supported friends industry Sig Manufacturing Company Admin istration fund handled Acad emy Model Aeronautics Any student AMA member has applied AMA Scholarship automatically considered Sig Schol arship Program basis modeling per formance financial need no set number winners year further formation please write AMA HO 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Attn Joyce Hager DAVID NAULT Lynn MA received $500 assist him Mechanical Engineering major University Rhode Island David attended English High School hometown graduated top 10% class member National Honor Society During high school years worked part-time large drug store earn money university education has always concerned commun ity has made study local govern ment operates modeling experience goes back several years has long list contest wins placements As member North Shore Model Association National Indoor Model Aircraft Society accumulated much experience lightweight aircraft competition Open class fliers David able place high contests 1976 through 1982 established sev eral AMA records Pennyplane addition likes fly Control Line planes sport also enjoys Outdoor Hand-Launched Gliders LEONARD ROZAMUS Hopewell VA also received $500 assist him Continued page 101 November 1983 97 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Synopsis-Executive Council Meeting Sig Scholarships AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld bPublic Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel JeremIah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith IN WASHINGTON STATE Flying Sits Success get flying site answers question Story Tn-Cities RC Club Richland Pasco/Kennewick area State Wash ington will provide clubs working flying site project solid information shows what right approach can ac complish Rosadell Nutley Field official ly opened April 16 1983 dedica tion ceremony honored late Mrs Rosadell Nutley leading proponent Kennewick Irrigation District Mr Nutley hand accept memorial plaque thanked club honor naming new model airport wifes name Under leadership George Vargo president Tn-Cities RC Club 1983 aggressive program launched get new field petition drafted pre sented City Kennewick asking permission fly model aircraft municipal airport Vista Field state agency turned down though club good support airport manager mayor city council Mayor Donald Kuhns Ken newick greatly interested seeing club access suitable piece land recom mended preparation new petition Kennewick Irrigation District KID property located Finley An area used World War II emergency landings now under control KID being used farmer lease basis After several meetings hobby explained insurance protection national organization described clubs needs identified KID Board stated felt project merit would have no objections model airport property long accommodation could reached farmer lessee Immediate contact made farmer ciub executive liked approach agreeable model air craft activity specified section property identified club hurdle cleared farmers needs clearly understood piece land staked fencing operations com menced four-strand barbed wire fence needed fencing party held get posts ground wire strung Although face-to-face contact farmer lessee order stray legal pathways club maintained constant contact county KID led interesting development club wanted sublease land would have necessary file short plat stipulated professional survey legal filing However farmer would grant easement le gality required would contract tween farmer club chosen route because cooperation lessee made possible $5 per year fee five acres Much physical labor needed funds raised pay supplies club members willing Local busi nesses responded well appeals cash total $450 contributed addi tion local utility company donated old telephone poles used parking areas several cable reels used picnic tables Work parties started field prepara tion included removal sage brush grading parking area runway site layout would include small control building seen photo 3/4 mile barbed wire strung keep cattle out humans Ground breaking March 12 1983 high level enthusiasm project made possible dedication held April 16 although very first plane took off paved runway April 9 1983 clubs lucky enough have wheeler-dealer Tn-Cities Club no exception Frank Hirsch known sales acquisition ability able contract preparation work gravelling paving 40 x 300-ft runway 10 x 100-ft pit area total price improvement came under $5000 Because unselfish ef forts hard work Frank given honor being first person fly off new runway club owes him great deal freely acknowledge Flyover space no problem make easier beginner pilots club cleared graded 125 feet overrun space end runway takes care short landings also roll-offs full five-year sublease sup port KID club has invested much time money effort new field Mr Nutley buddy box assisted Al Nichols first spectator make flight new airport Tn-Cities RC Club planned ahead applied tax-exempt status Wash ington State some time ago credit position saving large amounts materials bought field because did have pay state sales tax tax-exem Pt status also allowed inform local businesses donations could written off made outside support little easier ob tain club presently working through local attorney file application taxexemption federal level help financing member ship assessment approved club amounted $100 per membership distinction necessary between member membership because family member ships gave immediate buy ing power New members required pay $100 fee joining new Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation Mr Nutley receives memorial plaque club president George Vargo Bob Parazin looks general view Rosadell Nutley Field showing main runway pit area Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 ELECTION TIME Once again time has rolled around annual election officers time office President VP District VP District V VP District IX special election will held VP District IV due quite special circumstancethe resig nation Chuck Foreman effective Decem ber 31 due some very pressing business problems certainly going miss Chuck next year wish him very best business venture elections very important future AMA course quite important nominees Select man feel will best job AMA vote vote will have direct influence out come regardless candidates select delay returning ballot same day receive Make sure voice heard counted takes less time thing right explain did wrong fellow PAl SOARING WC seem 4-year win/lose cycle event 1977 gave us Skip Miller Soaring World Champion 1979 US team members faltered 1981 saw Dwight Holley regain title US 1983 again year though sent three very competitive fliers represent us Mark Smith best placed team member finishing respectable 7th place overall Alex Bower next best 19th place Don Edberg worst luck finish ing high 30s after breaking airplanes first two rounds situation virtu ally impossible recover lesson learned need adequate preparation Given lots lead time tend procrastinate Given short lead time tend toward getting right situation resolving pre paredness Perhaps can aid situation delaying team selection finals date near actual World Championship meet perhaps within 90 120 days time departure meet way can sure final team will ready having just recently flown aircraft team trials late team trial concept can have some very gross logistics problems providing selected team manager some big headaches FAI aspir ants regardless events fly drop line team selection repre sentative let him know feel about concept 1983 NATSCHICOPEE MASS best Nats ever Maybe best yetl Certainly Nats well attended well received resulting fewest problems Nats recent tory Cant say biggest being sur passed Dayton OH Nats 1976 Indoor site touted early having problems turned out best ever Although 60-foot ceiling height Air Force gone out make useable floor cleaned painted glistening epoxy paint determined wiring hanging lights too old withstand flexing involved pull ing lights up ceiling rewired 85 lights pulled up folks ultimate cooperation Helicopter has normal entry 15-20 85 turn out compete Horace Hagen obviously hands full running event managed get flights com pleted two days allotted Free Flight admittedly less best sites its events Homer Smith crew did usual fine job managing heard competitor lodged pro test because someone planted tree distinctly taller others reached out caught model pro testor given stout rope told go climb tree Control Line near pertect site very near main entrance flying area therefore becoming showcase spec tators entered Monday chief timer speed circle drafted innocent bystander assist timing Formula 40 Speed Two flights later look face worth million bucks discovered AMA President drafted stayed timed bunch flightsit funl Combat went quite smoothly thanks mainly efforts Bud Bodzioch well-qualified crew course flying Combat dodging badger holes ground can rather interesting RC Soaring largest entry major category Nats Picture trying run contest 255 entries Gene Shel key crew proved utilizing proper advance planning can done successfully first day alone put up 780 flights saw 11 airplanes air point surely record Only full cooperation contestants could have made work hat off con testants workers both NATS CONVENTION roaring success exactly well received did take advantage various demonstrations displays con vention concept sort trial balloon see well received idea would learned will apply knowledge next convention thing certainwe need better publicize schedule various activities will turn create interest convention concept does seem idea time has come OTHER NATS HIGHLIGHTS Nats gathering place people renew old friendships make new acquaint ances generally enjoy model aircraft least Nats outstanding point view meeting new people New Maxwell Bassett name out dis tant annals hobby Model viation magazine two months ago started rather complete story him timely cause Nats year deed great honor pleasure meet talk him still greater honor to present him certificate indicating induction AMA Hall Fame Joe Kovel too name model ing past becomes identifiable associated Charles H Grant great K-G Free Flight models early 30s Both Charles H Grant Joe Kovel Nats meet speak two gentlemen zenith great est Nats have ever attended NATS 1984 August 5 through 12 next year will find Nats Reno NV Control Line RC Aerobatics Pylon Scale events will held Stead Airport about 10 miles north Reno Free Flight will dry lake imme diately east Stead Airport site will rival Free Flight site US Six miles west Stead another lake bed planned Soaring activitites middle lake bed never goes quite dry mile half dry lake bed sur rounding water hole certainly ought make critical modeler happy 1985 up grabs have favorite location Nats write VP let him know Send copy Headquarters Nats Executive Committeethey have accept site before Executive Council OKs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday evening Nats held annual meeting prescribed laws discussed lots subjects ranging ne RC frequencies new headquarters building possibility oh nol future dues increase set mind easeno dues change 1984 Still have realistic consider what might occur beyond 1984 Again discussion turned subject carrying discount house advertisements Model Aviation magazine Two considerations must recognized 1We cannot refuse carry ads unless ready face legal suit restriction trade 2These same ads considered some ser vice membership allow modeler stretch hobby dollar Either way like K-Mart supermarkets discount selling stay Talking ProudTalking Progress *****LAkJLkJkAJkkiAkAiiAkAAkk November 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Hey kids lets talk safety minute. Carl Maroney AMA insurance expert says 1983 claims far involve flier sticking finger prop starting engine large size nylon plastic dark-colored prop can disas trous hard see running wont slow down after chopping severely Carl urges everybody preach using stick heavy gloves start engine An other important official AMA however claims isnt starting part causes problem claims needle valves made too close props todays modern big engines victim slashed care lessly reaching needle valve Until manufacturers begin help resolve di lemma thing can carry bottle white liquid paint stuff use erase typing paper mark tip prop white Liquid Paper paint dries instantly shows up good prop churning word fliers Keep fingersout props kids. Charles Logg Bernardsville NJ writes Can have list AMA Chartered Clubs New jersey Can highlight Soaring ones know address rubberband-powered clubs NJ Im sending Charles / 4 important husband wife team flying Control Line Scale 83 Nats Mike Doris Gretz Montezuma IA shown Fairchild Trainer Mike won 1st 78 Lake Charles Nats 2nd Lin coln 79 placed high year Doris pits husbandthats wins much Mr Mrs Australia Fran Graves Detroit Ml standing friend Jeffrey Perez holding Control Line Scale plane Jeff won 1st FAI CL Scale 83 Nats 8th world Kiev last year Fran Australia have happily married 17 years Have ever heard IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Associa tion group responsible adult RC fli ers enjoy making large scale model air planes powering larger usual engines very safety conscious have developed strict rules flying Last week held annual bash Ida Grove Iowa Darlo Brisighella Oak Creek WI holding popular Starduster II model plane Darlo leaders IMAA group very safety oriented Don Godfrey Binghamton NY organization presi dent Les Hard editor fine mag azine Dario Don Les together others have brought IMAA long way short time three have appointed Advisory Board AMA Safety Coin m ittee way have delicate subject bring up hope nobody gets mad about 1983 Nats Massachusetts quite successful Occasionally over past three years rumblings have heardthe Nats entry fees too high fliers participate Some people simply cannot afford enter fly other hand may mis taken Maybe entry fee important Question Would people have tended Nats flown entry fees lower have feeling about want fill out enclosed poll mail poll responses will forwarded Nats Executive Committee makes annual recommendation AMA Executive Council Now time respond questionnaire Fill out mail Would lesser entry fee made up fliers Didpeople stay home because could afford en try fee Nobody clairvoyant Nobody mind reader have opinioncome forward now heard promised Helen Olsen St Louis MO would recommend family plan Nats officials con sideration 2nd 3rd members same family get reduced rate enter Nats Does make sense Currently fee $35 basic $3 FF event $5 extra CL event CL Precision Aerobatics $1 2 After $35 basic fee RC event $12 repeat poll reply will warded proper Nats officials have opinion mail NATS POLL Entry Fee too high doesnt matter entry fee less II would have gone year II agree Helen Olsen feel should Family P1 entry fee Et ft YES NO YES NO What Entry Fee recommend what Family Plan recommend Its AMA Nats Sign name address AMA number MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 100 Model Aviation II Pictured happy family Remi deLapparent flew Paris France par ticipate 83 Nats Remis twin boys did great Xavier captured FIRST Sr Hand Launch Glider Bruno got FIRST Sr A-2 Glider Remi commercial pilot Air France Airlines took 7 10 mm come Massachusetts Europe entire family liad great time 83 Nationals Shown Valerie Marielle Papa Remi Xavier Bruno Mama Danielle behind pretty girl far right Cora Stevick Mars PA Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Renewal Time Again. October time year AMAS gigantic mass mailing takes place Thats notices regarding membership renewal following year mailed along ballots AMA annual election year cause reached all-time high over 87000 members mailing bigger ever should noted mailings made within four five day period sent First Class best surance delivery can time available before ballot mailing dead line November 25 Its huge effort costly has proved necessary through years order assure receipt maximum number members despite hun dreds address changes per month maximum potential voting response Unfortunately minority percentage 1525% members typically vote though thousands usually renew member ship voting AMAs Grand Opening. time members read great event will have held famous names will have attended shared celebration weeks before big effort underway display models related materials possible Well over hun dred models hung trees suspended roof structure Adding interest fact trees models rotate breeze air conditioning ducts shapes sizes models seen tiniest rub ber-powered Peanut Scale models larg est RC sailpianes age range models display go back 20s right up present Its awesome spectacular representation aeromodeling Pilots Pensacola. 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics scheduled October 10 through 15 Pensacola FL least 30 countries participating Chinese team however pulled out due politicsthey objected South African entry would have first time Chinese compete category world championships Aeromodeling world scene sub ject politics because teams fi nancially supported governments subject passport controls Thus no matter modelers themselves politic ally inclined sad fact sub ject whims governments Fortunately countries have affected Pensacola event blessed big entry including South America press time big contest offing stage set great competition Sig Scholarships Cant page 97 College William Mary Leonard earned 417 grade point average Hopewell High School named National Merit Scholar recognized Virginia Council Higher Education Excelling debating chess earned letters both tapped National Honor Society Beta Society 1981 Virginia Gover nors School Gifted science social studies awards given him high school Other activities included French club chess team student government captain Battle Brains team local TV quiz program still found time earn money education taking job McDonalds Restaurant also worked part-time Appomatox Library aide started modeling age 10 working way through plastic kits Free Flight Con trol Line 15 flying Radio Con trolled aircraft has active club member helping contests demon strations also worked club news letter current model aviation interests Scale Soaring Supplementing work William Mary gives guitar lessons coaches other students chemistry Two weekends month returns Hopewell works town library also finds time fly friends Mid-Virginia R/C Club THOMAS SZYMKOWSKI graduate Thornton Township High School received $500 help him Thornton Community College South Holland IL Tom top 7% class 616 plans pursue Engineering degree college senior year made National Honor Society won letter basketball also member Spanish club enjoying sports including baseball tennis captained Parks Board basketball team two years local league member AMA several years Tom accumulated wins RC Pattern mov ing up Novice Advanced flying midwest contests several states also did lot work promote model avia tion working several shows greater Chicago area really enjoys sport has made dedicated effort show others what constructive fun can gained model aviation greatest achievement up 1980 fourth place Pattern events Nats held Ohio says sport stay because has very im portant part life plans spend two years Thornton Community College apply ad mission either Purdue University Illinois NORMAN TIMBS JR awarded $500 has sent California Polytechnic State University majoring chanical Engineering Norman lives Northridge CA graduated Granada Hills High School 387 average has impressive list high school awards including scholastic athletic woodshop horticul tural president school High Fliers Club selected Honor Roll received two first place awards science projects enjoys manythings including bicycling YMCA membership played basket ball other sports model sailboats includ ing own designs kites designed two-meter sailplane flew TwoMeter World Cup keen photographer has several photos published variety magazines Norman has deeply involved model aviation 10 years has worked closely father projects greatest achievements October 1981 set four new AMA national records RC Sailpianes reaching altitude 3000 feet future years Norm would like qualify US FAI-F3B team fly international event congratulate winners wish well educational endeavors Academy Sig Manufacturing proud assist young men Exec Council Mtg Cant pg 97 D Safety no committee re port subject discussed later meeting based memo chairman Don Lowe concerning large models Noting chairman extremely busy considerable travel approved unani mously Jim McNeill chairman Lowe stay committee Presi dent also appointed Paul Samaras com m ittee E Safety Code Discussion Under woods suggestions clarification Control Line criteria air shows showed need better definition what de sired further considered next meeting F Film Chairman Byrne noted need new film based safety illustrate good perhaps bad practices general support concepts idea recommended further development 5 New Contest Boards Following dis cussion motion presented April 30 Council Meeting approved 12 1 District Xl dissenting replace current RC Contest Board four separate RC Boards Soaring Aerobatics Racing Helicopters effective January 11984 6 Contest Board Procedures need revision noted assure timely rule book publication possibility mak ing next rule book effective 1985 stead 1984 proposed make avail able 6-9 months advance instead 3-6 months late subject deferred next Council meeting give time consideration clarify Council vs Contest Board jurisdiction concerning pro cedural changes 7 Future Nats Sites possibility returning Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 3-4 years noted possibility Michigan site another Oklahoma also return Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago possibilities explored further 8 Museum Guidelines Brodersen advised Continued page 102 November 1983 101 Flying SitesCont page 98 funds going field improvements need ed approved club has adverse effect new enrollments fact just opposite has happened now club has new field Membership has already lumped 80 low 50 1982 So much argu ment people will spend moneythey will have sufficient reason can see positive benefits coming back What did Tn-Cities RC Club helped get field well way becoming model airport best tradition planned approach charted course under good leadership used tools dis posal including AMA book Getting Keeping Flying Sites used softsell meetings civic county people did get mad quit earlier flying site lost first requests turned down Above listened agen cies could help profited what heard April 16 1983 big day Members Nutley family came Seattle Radio TV coverage Exec Council Mtg Cont pg 107 meeting Detroit Art Institute offi cer resulting Acquisition Guidelines booklet given AMA Museum Cur ator need define AMA Museums status within AMA noted fur ther discussion come future meeting 9 Sanction Fees Following discussion need approved 12 1 District V dissenting increase sanction fees $5 $10 except Record Trials effective January 1 1984 also directed income additional fees would credit ed Competition Services Department improvement sanction services 10 Sanction Classification problem distance separation between AA AAA meets discussed no action taken noted problem working out between adjacent District contest coordinators Vice Presidents 11 FAI Proposals/RepresentatiOn Fol lowing discussion typically short notice involved learning about new proposals agreed consensus submit uS pro posal next meeting future propos als submitted year time nual FAI Bureau meeting spring approval Bureau publication soon possible thereafter preferably May 1 least six months notice avail able countries before voting nual December FAI meeting Noting need consistency continuity US representation FAI Grigg recommended current delegate George Buso continuing service official voting delegate appointment ap proved 9 4 Districts III V VIII X dis sented 12 IMAA Safety report AMA Safety committee member Don Lowe discussed need specific recom mendations noted agreed terrific An interview club presi dent aired day long radio station brought people out field see what going Other AMA mem bers chartered clubs Walla Walla Zillah invited came boost both numbers spirits Tn-Cities club half hour demonstra tion flights made buddy box ar rangement allowed non-flying members crowd try hand Radio Con trol very first flight after dedication made Mr Nutley under guidance Al Nichols Mr Nutley praised club its hard work industry especially pleased club chose say thank Kennewick Irrigation District naming field after late wife has club earned self lovely field work mem bers did neighbors press radio TV has made wonderful contribution local understanding model avia tion model aviators can Kennewick can hometown too Geoffrey Styles grateful thanks Wu ChinTnCities RC materials used story Pete Swift photographs Lowes report should sent IMAA presi dent Don Godfrey Brodersen should attend August IMAA annual meet ob serve behalf Council McNeill adadvised expected convene Safety Committee prior end Sep tem ber 13 Site Owner Newsletter Underwood noted intent discuss subject AMA PR Director Geoff Styles Council consideration next meeting 14 Day Memberships Following discussion recommendation against proposal approd October 82 Coun cil meeting AMA insurance broker approved 11 1 District III dissenting Exec VP abstaining rescind type membership 15 Consent Agenda Proposal pos sibility having non-controversial agenda items adopted single motion means expediting Council business proposed future meetings note such item receiving objection would transfer usual discussion debate agenda 16 Heavy Model Insurance noting insurance models over 55 pounds might available higher cost conflict AMAs Safety Code noted agreed consensus no action di rection would taken until AMA Safety Committee makes its recommendations con cerning IMAA safety guidelines models heavier 55 pounds 17 Grand Opening Budget budget unanimously approved including extra contingency allowance provide decora tions refreshments travel lodging Council members September 24-25 weekend 18 Museum Curator Budget unanimously approved compensate Curator rate $5000 per year contracted consultant basis year year also up $5000 per year museum expenses budgeted 19 Council Meeting Expense Allowance approved 9 3 V X dissenting VII abstaining car rental reimbursable bus taxi other commerical trans portation available timely basis car rental can serve three Council members up amount com mercial transportation cost 20 FAI Budget Allocation Grigg ap pointed committee chaired Izzo cluding Brodersen Underwood Brown Worth study subject presented Grigg Brodersen report next meeting 21 Self-Injury Report Headquarters insurance company reports discussed conclusion recommenda tions should relate realistically cause effect headquarters sugges tions first considered AMA Safety Commitee andlor Executive Council 22 AMA Cargo Vehicle clarified consensus Executive Director has authority sell expeditious sale recommended 23 FAI Award Expenses agreed unanimously travel expenses Dick Weber winner FAIs Penaud Award approved him attend FAI General Conference Los Angeles September order receive award person noted received award holding FAI records simultaneously else 24 Financial Services proposal banking institution offer financial services including loans no risk AMA ap proved further discussion next meeting 25 Airfoil Tournament Program proposal initiate promotional program based variations model design concept approved consideration next meeting 26 Personality Interviews specific proposal taping interviews noted Brodersen presented next meet ing 27 Awards Superior Service Award approved presentation AMA Grand Opening publicity withheld until afterward 28 Next Meeting November 5/6 ap proved Reston VA 8 2 vote Connecticut S Maine achonetto Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Hollistont MA 01746 Ajacciate Vics-Prenidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Osenas Folnom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 tton Krafft P0 Boo 1828 73 Heritage Lo. OuxburV MA 02332 Al NOnotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 000 Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinaooe George Wilson 318 Fisher 50. Waloole MA 02181 Its best Nationals thats ever held quote made times during after 1983 Nationals held 102 Model Aviation Westover Air Force Base extremely pleased attendance help furnished members District would unfair name individuals groups helped make Nats success am sure would Omit someone contri buted therefore say general Thanks everyone can proud results work time put endeavor pleased attendance 1000 contestants approximately 3000 model ing enthusiasts Estimates show Saturdays Sundays attendance over 40000 people discussions Col Ayers both military Chamber Com merce very pleased have hosted Nats have expressed desire host Nats again therefore will campaigning see can return Nats 1985 time announced Nats would held Westover article placed PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pi lots Assoc newsletter addressed concern possible lack sufficient circles test area facility quite pleased receive following letter Wynn Paul Secretary/Treasurer PAMPA members PAMPA wish thank efforts helping Control Line fliers obtain superb site Westover 1983 Nationals Both official practice sites probably finest Ive seen since 1971 understand instru mental keeping end runway Precision Aerobatics circles located certainly needed circles view fact site Philadelphia has lost next years World Champion ships think Westover would great place provided sufficient lodging available Once again thanks work consideration Control Line fliers 1983 Nationals Thursday during Nats week held District meeting time suggested following two activities considered 1 hold symposium-type District meeting spring 1984 2 Organ ize hold regional championships Dis trict would include events held Nats Both well received intend pursue will holding meeting latter part October time will soliciting help area clubs organ ize activities suggestions help will welcome During meeting presented Hall Fame Award Maxwell Bassett origi nator gas-powered model aircraft always idols pleasure meet him personally attendance meeting another idol mineCarl Gold berg Goldberg Models recall building Goldberg Indoor Stick called years ago presented Award Excellence Pioneer Valley Radio Control Club donated field test site installed large hospitality tent members out force helping possible way awarded Superior Service Award Roman Polaski president Pioneer Valley RC Club countless hours work make sure theeventshad proper manpower District entrants Nats several members placed high competi tion pleasure placing fourth Expert Stand-Off Scale well achieving highest flight points Scale conclusion Nats Execu tive Council Nominating Committee met nominated seek another term Vice President District I accepted little disappointed no other nom inees campaigning office can fun last time somewhat tied up bus iness commitments unable put forth effort required Thanks again District Dis trict II contributors making 1983 Nats best ever Flying Near Airports Careful New Jettey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 AMacato VicePrsielsnta Pete Bancyni 260S eroadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drescy 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Feequeccy Coordiea5v George Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS An East Coast Nats has much part life during past several years am sort numb point now great dream has really come true Others will cover spectacle issue much greater detail could within limited space far greater photographic skill nothing else however must now thank District II members con tributed much success 1983 Nats Westover AFB Chicopee MA wonderful people responded magnificently appeals support could devote entire column months months nothing acclaiming virtues heaping praise well-deserved modelers break down several well-defined highly regarded groups dues-paying AMA members Parish wit 1 came work 2 came watch 3 came both credit thesefoiks three groups spell su-p-p-o-r-tI Thats what asked thats what got! could cite name scores District Two-ers would doubt re sult inadvertent omission deserving supporters THE WAY WE WERE Westover AFB cover Nats objectively overbearing personal pride have decided share observations two Long Island modelers Anton Tony Ker chenko VP Long Island Flying Eagles Jim Bocckinfuso Exec Dir club quoted part fine club newsletter Eagles Nest As Tony saw can imagine over 1000 contestants flying form model aircraft date gathered place coupled hot sunny weather smooth paved runways youll get some idea what taking place Westover Air Base past week reported over 700 RC Soaring flights took place day during Soaring event guess saw flying day have seen couple years AMA Headquarters set up Quality Inn entire motel taken up sponsors films information centers sou venir shops just about everything else has model aviation entire courtyard taken up Scale models being judged time Over 145 models entered simply beautiful Once field able wander about will Because tre mendous size air field things really spread out guess least mile walk CL Combat area RC Pylon area crowds large very easy walk up flight lines get close look action CL Combat great Most guys come 15 20 planes leave very few piece Almost flight wound up mid-air collision would just pull engine off stick another plane ready another heat Great action times spectators CL Stunt things have really changed flying large ships55-60 wings 45-size engines Next stop CL Scale Scale ships beautiful P-38s B-25s Zeros P-47s rest RC Pylon difficult see simply because safety factor got good look models pits caught few heats models fly entire race knife-edge attitude really move As said hard see races what did see fast exciting course could go on have say Scale true interest planted myself right runway watched over 300 Scale flights What saw model jets flying well over 100 mph Rossi 81 ducted fans B-17 bomber over 10 wing kinds bi planes triplanes Cap 20s 21s war planes just about everything else two exceptional flights really got feet Byron P-Si did four-point rolls 50 feet over deck day sight model superb sound 24 4-bladed prop hard describe spoke owner pilot plane friendly anyone could model finished two weeks prior Nats running last looked scoreboard biggest thrill Jimmy myself would say specta tors come late Sunday morning about F-S Phantom jet 7 fuselage twin-ducted jets spectacular scale detail model has ever built rivet detail ship seemed hard believe anybody would risk flying model Well everyone watched Mr Tom Cook owner builder started engines taxied out runway took off As plane rotated retracts employed climbed up out sight ship did full power split S after coming out clouds well over 100 November 1983 103 mph 7 long jet did slow roll less 10 over deckl People cheering absolutely amazed landing next perfect right down em ployment drag chute help slow down roll-out can honestly say highlight modeling career Jims view first Nationals Ive ever attended head still buzzing activity saw trip car 31/2 hours During three days met modelers almost state country very friendly interesting give idea just big contest 1200 officially registered participants opening day Sunday probably other people registering during week Most people several airplanes plane made least four flights contestants entered several categories So can see quite few planes flying during week 270 contestants just flying gliders flew over 2000 flights Thats com petition 87 contestants entered Helicopters own Wally Rodriguez Ron Diabola among com petition tough over 300 flights just Helicopters figures everything else also unbelievable Everywhere looked saw planes air LETS HANG IN THERE have another East Coast Nats 1 986 whenever lets keep foot door Westover AFB accomplish propose ginning 1984 hold Northeast Regional Meet continue year until again able have Nats Westover came out winner year regards both military Chicopee Chamber Commerce lets keep en thusiastic acceptance alive through annual repetition kind thing shall push Will help GEORGE WOOD WOODY CLAPP AMA 35491 1940-1983 District II particular aviation general lost dedicated air man fine gentleman July 22 1983 crash Woody Clapps full-scale Sopwith Triplane near home Allegany NY profound condolences Mrs Carolyn aapp Woodys host friends including es pecially fellow modelers Southern Tier Radio Society believe fol lowing message Mrs Clapp repro duced entirety STARS-DUST newsletter Woodys club elo quently expresses grief us feel deep sadness duty report Woody Clapp passed away Fri day July 22 1983 died crash involv ing full-scale Sopwith Triplane came home work conditions per fect flying readied Triplane fly ing Taking off soon flying usual outstanding skill inexplicably engine sputtered coughed Flames erupted engine-cockpit area Tri plane ship immediately fell sky totally destroyed will no attempt eulogize evaluate time receive newsletter knew Woody well better did family friends ac quaintances STARS Im sure experi encing emotions feelings far beyond words describe could written time Goodbye Woody well miss you could have realized Remem brances Mrs Carolyn Clapp MAD VII seventh Model Aviation Day New York proclaimed Mayor Ed Koch marked August 6 1983 largest display ever model aircraft three-block area Rockefeller Plaza mid town New York City site upon peri meter skating rink presided over celebrated statue Prometheus seen national television Christmas season tree-lighting ceremonies August area major point interest vacationers parts USA MAD days consequently always great value hobby/sport model aviation PR point view Back home visitors folks local prominence such position better appre ciate needs eg flying site appeals modelers having experienced MAD presentation highlights its main theme safety wholesomeness aeromodeling JOHN KANAKOS AMA 52975 1913-1 983 As close District II report honor bid farewell friend credit sense word hobby aeromodeling like John have deep faith its worthiness people share unselfishly Ohn nsylvania Vignra III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice-Praidenta Joe Siben 36980 Volley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 irancte Pluharty 504 21st St Vienna Wv 26101 Corky Hail man S 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1S883 Frequsecy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Poarun CL Cincinnati OH 46239 Phone 513 542-4406 Sorry about last months report lack 36-hour days nine-day weeks finally caught up hope went Nats enjoyed yourselves VPS opinion best Nats last decade mosphere between categories events cordial interest cooperation work crew under Roman Polaski took can attitude toward anything asked Air Force Colonel Ayers top airmen line cooperative people Ive ever worked An example attitude generator quit RC Scale Site B went over try get started again airman simply watch off-duty came up after seeing problem said Ill get another within 10 minutes another generator hooked up runningand airman simply disap peared crowd spectators incident examples what made Nats special owe special thanks Colonel Ayers commanding officer Westover Air Force Base AMA Dis another John left us sunny morning Saturday August 6 1983 after having flown landed safely tethered RC Helicopter Model Aviation Day celebration Rockefeller Plaza John Star Performer upon occasion enough also arranged club Long Island Hover Lovers support event filling display tables dozens well-executed Helicopter models Life ended John Kanakos sunny morning among friends engaged promoting beloved model avia tion loving wife Fay family will miss fine gentleman away field profound sympathiesand thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKEDI trict AVP Ed Izzo great time District Ill Frequency Coordinator Jim Bearden sends following lists com mon carrier licenses District Ill adja cent states use Keep mind licensees necessarily active transmitters inclusion list doesnt necessarily mean cant used area Jim notes far has able determine new frequencies interference-free District III time Adjacent State Frequencies rict Ill TX 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 County Tompkins Duchess Rensselaer Suffolk Jefferson Onondaga B roome New York Rockcastle Grayson Jefferson Boyd Franklin Atlantic Salem Morris Cumberland Cape May Cherry Hill St Joseph2 Madison1 Marion1 NEW YORK No TX & 72OOMHz 1 02 1 34 1 421 542 94 1 50 2 58 1 62 2 78 1 86 KENTUCKY 1 1AO 1 1 A2 3 2 14 1 70 1 114 1 1 46 NEW JERSEY 1 1 30 1 1 42 1 1 42 1 1 46 1 1 54 1 162 INDIANA 1 O4t 1 08 1 20 1 64 MICHIGAN Grand/Traverse 1 1 04 Kent21 041AO MARYLAND Anne Arundel 11 42 PrInce Georges 21 46t 1 62 104 Model Aviation joh fl\ MdIAt 98 County Hamilton Butler Anyone out has encountered problems solutions let Jim know can share information rest district AMA District III Frequency Information OHIO TX No TX & 7200MHz 2 1 08 1 98 14 2 06 2 10 1 14 2 18 1 22 4 46 1 78 1 94 Cuyahoga 15 4 02 1 18 2 22 1 24 2 32 1 50 154 1 58 1 70 190 1 64 202 1 42 1 46 150 3 62 150 242 2 46 2 50 1500 1420 1120 1100 1060 Erie1 Summit8 Portage1 Medlna6 Morrow1 Trumbull1 PIke1 Montgomery 1 AShtabula 1 PhIladelphIa 9 ColumbIa Monroe Schuyklll FranklIn Erie Lackawanna 1 LehIgh1 PENNSYLVANIA 3 06 1 58 1 86 2 88 2 96 1 1 36 1 1 42 2 1 54 1 74 6 1 54 2 62 1 64 1 68 1 70 1 58 1 98 WEST VIRGINIA Campbell11 14 OhIo11 86 following Pittsburgh ARCS should selfexplanatory AMA members District Ill Subject District III Seminar Trim Talk Pattern Flying Demo cordially invited join other members District Ill buffet ban quet Holiday Inn Weirton WVRt 22 Three Springs Drive Saturday Octo ber 29 700 pm District Ill seminar will led District VP Dave Brown AVP Gene Shelkey discussion matters concerning District AMA will focal point question answer session addition Dave will present Trim Talk very informative RC flier Sunday 30th invited meet ARCS flying field just 20 min utes Motor Inn open flying Pattern flying demo Dave Brown Dave will help trim out ship like well give tips contest flying Gene Shelkey Miles Reed Mark Radcliff will demonstrate special flying techniques well Bring plane open flying 1000 am till noon 300 pm until dusk Motel accommodations have ar ranged group basis Single @ $2800 double @ $3500 per night secure room call 304 7235522 ask AMA Group Rate Accommodations Looking forward seeing Jerry Fink ARCS Secretary412 5618944 Dont confuse Pittsburgh seminar Salt Fork District Meeting far know still being planned February Delaware C Delrict ColumIrm land C North Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 AMA Council has accepted resig nation will place Howard Crispin Charlie Spear years election ballot Both individuals dedicated advancement AMA both have Council meetings very aware what has going District IV past five years Its going tough choice decide should represent remaining two years unex Cand3pired term would like take opportu Wayna Abernathy 9205upper Marlboro MO 20870 nity thank other district vice-presidents Bob Chenwine 205 Tioron d NawOort News VA 23808and members Council accepting Howard Criopin 811 Beaclwood Charlotteovilla VA 22901recommendations successors represent V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wlmingtorr 08 19809District IV John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Fallo Church VA 22042 e always agreed some Charlee Spear 283 Holly Lane Moclcsvlle NC 27028other vice-presidents ideas some FrequencyCocadlasesorprojects endorsed isnt name Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr. PavetteviSa NC 28301of game put forth ideas Phone Evening 9191 488-8988 believe idea right AMA try convince others right least end results collective thinking 14 dedicated individuals giving time improve protect sport love very much hobby has good have felt least could sure would around others en joy work within AMA protect advance feel very strongly other members Council feel way also dont always agree working hobby Support themgive ideas will appreciate column month probably hardest have ever write regret withdraw acceptance run election AMA President have also resign Vice-President resignation will effective December 31 1983 Below copy letter gave John Grigg Nominating Committee meeting held during Nats regretful decisions have ever make letter will explain Whats Happening District IV Rowan Aerornodelers Salisbury NC low picture sent Ralph Corelle copy ultralight landed clubs field Dear John regret must send letter resignation VP District IV withdraw acceptance run elec tion AMA President As Vice-President District IV have served five years capacity have thoroughly enjoyed minute hope have made some small contribution progress AMA during time next two half years will spending time outside United States some projects com pany dont feel would fair AMA members District IV con tinue VP will posi tion represent Council meetings make club visits would like suggest have Howard Crispin AVPs Dis trict IV complete term office balance 1983 making date resig nation August 31 1983 possible will continue VP until December 31 1983 time must have election appoint someone fill bal ance term Since election year some District VPs would too dificult add District IV ballot place Charlie Spear Howard Crispin candidates finish out term office 1984-85 sincerely hope Council members District IV understand reasons resignation purely because business obligations can attend did foresee year ago would happen As know have said times dont have time job right should get out let someone else John good luck election bid another term President AMA will support 100% believe best man job Til next monthDave still have couple columns write dont stop communicating Keep regrets newsletters coming least until Chuck December O5O November 1983 105 Modelers Northern Virginia Maryland might keep eyes open stolen RC model Andrew Benjamin 301 Roosevelt Ct NE Vienna VA 22180 Circus Hobbies Acro Knight stolen car front house has Rhom retracts ST G60 blue head Du-Bro MuffLAire muffler finished K&B Dark Blue Superpoxy yellow trim canopy aluminumcolored spinner modified have wing flaps receiver Futaba C-7 five 5T25 516 servos installed belly wing tips scraped up Watch stangers flying fieldsor some might want sell plane Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 0 Tenrestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12001 8790550 Associate Vica-Prsodwsts Greg Doe Rn 4 166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 JosephMicalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 70 Fifth So Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35t21 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd No 32 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Lurry Welth 5975 Wanerty Dr Jackson Ms 39206 Prequancy coordinator Burnis Fields 1096 Onrarlo Sc Jackoonoslie FL 32206 Phone Day 19041 388-8662 missed 1983 Nats missed good missed years Nats however0 little bit Nats given him after fact Juan Romero Pattern flier Fort Lauderdale FL didnt get go Nats secretary Carolyn McFerren called few weeks after Nats asked get Juan Nats hat next day Nats hat patch way Juans promotion party has transferred Tampa will general manager Marriott Hotel As August Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Melbourne FL has eight contests keeping Carl Wolfe club CD very busy other CDs can top number Tommy Friedman North Fulton Flying Circus club Atlanta GA area featured article RC hobbies August 1983 issue Robb Report magazine connoisseurs Its good article Worth looking up Orlando FL mid-August tried visit Kissimmee Valley Model Club RCACF club West Orange Sunfliers Club couldnt find first two visited Sunfliers spent some time RC World RC World Lee Painter Bill Sharpe president vice president broke ground sun shelter control tower field should finished well advance Tangerine fact construction should have started new road tennis courts swimming pool condos L1BVIU muon Sbuuumss g Texas college designed canard its maiden flight ed looped flew inverted first flight An excellent show Columbus/Ft Benning RC Flyers have new field decided have Grand Opening October 2 celebrate want public know everyone including TV press invited Illinois ana C Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 3141 487-1957 Aasocoata Vice-Presadesits Loren Hot W643 Hiti Brook Quincy IL 6301 William Kd4-. 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFartend 3404 Keithohire Way Lexington KY 40503 Raymond Meyers PG Box 243 Srnirhville MD 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Universicy City MO 63132 William 0 Snacley PG Boo 2B1Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Son 72 Varna ILGi 375 Pregnancy coordinator James Check 564 Grantehester St Lexington KY 40505 beginning flying season fraught rain foul weather Now reach dog days summer Sixers have beseiged day after day torrid heat little rain temperatures over 100 degrees have made weekly flying ses sions physical test engines flyers simple relaxed outdoor activ ity us seek hobby Maybe someone needs design compressor air conditioner models Underwoods enjoyed week New England prior Nats Bar Harbor area well coast south Boston produced sightseeing delight week Nats fantastic site weather local support competition community pro vided magical interplay develop out standing Nats cooperation provided Walt Throne Pattern fliers Adam Sattler Pylon group made possibfe accommodate 100 Scale RCers thrill having couple thousand spectators ap plaud cheer Indoor Scale flights see ing 150 fine Scale models gathered static judging made long hours worthwhile twelve hour days put wife headed souvenir sales booth rewarded wonderful sales record missed Nats year missed great experi ence rushed home ready ourselves Scale Team Selection Louisville August 12 13 14th District VI can proud event E P Tom Sawyer State Parks director Rita Strasburg great help provided needs Tom Sawyer Mod eling Association grounds excellent shape Southern Indiana RC Modelers Skyliners CL group provided able help CD Dale Arvin set up excellent accom modations managed see weather enjoyable judges CL Bert Dugan Andy Sheber Lew McFarland RC judges Dave Abel John Guenther Art Arro Bill DeVerna team selected three-day compe tition Control Line Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhodes al ternate RC team includes Skip Mast Bob Underwood Steve Sauger Cliff Tacie alternate Cliff chosen team manager Dolly Wischer assis tant As mentioned prior columns held District VI meeting Thursday evening host Ramada Inn Motel Fortunately combined reception team selection members made up bulk people present great time $100 cash bar covered regret having chance meet Sixers area pleasant task occurred during meet Saturday opportunity present Jim Sears predecessor VP service award work hours time effort represented plaque Jim received Newsletters Kansas City area can look forward Indoor fun organized 106 Model Aviation Jeff Davis Sunflier put Pitta through paces RC World field Jim Wetmore tried keep video camera Shauii*4 andJeremy 7 Jeffs helpers U Lefty Walker another West Orange Sunflier Right Stuff model flvinq John Kerlo Tom Long Jeff Kerlo took first through third IRKS August Glider contest Kansas City Indoor Fliers Once month De cember through February sessions will held 3 pm 5 pm Saturdays Con tact Roger Schweder 913-648-4265 details Dave Cosby southeast Missouri comes report about Kansas City Heli copter Contest held KCRC Dave im pressed turn-out manner contest run Winners included Greg Sawyer Expert Dave Cosby Ad vanced Mark Been Beginners Dave also offers help anyone interested Heli copter work can contacted 314438-5683 using material way because has done beautiful job Because well done felt important let know minimum two months lead time required may blow due VP deadlines endI couldnt pass up piece Flypaper Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Bill Shubert editor piece identified way may assume its Little Known Facts Prop actually slang term derived full Latin word Propeller meaning breaks landing study props has going years dating back long before Wright Brothers Ancient Greeks first civilized peoples appreciate importance props discovered birds dont use much happened prop development next thousand years until early 1 900s pilot name Charles C Contact discovered props made con venient handles hand-starting aircraft en gines big innovation back days before electric starters pilots throughout world honored man saying name time engine started Early 1920s modelers discovered another new use propscutting fingers conservatives time predicted would beashort-lived fad however finger cutting has persisted 60 years has grown such widespread popularity just about modeler has tried least once Finally toward middle 20th century man could no longer figure out uses props scientists finally gave up invented jet Safe flight Bob winners KCRC Heli-Iowa igan eonta ,si copter contestVII DISTRICT REPORT KCCL News edited John Holliday comes notes trip Nats Too often hear about gripes know HQ would like know about people appreciate effort Evidently John got little late HQ staff person made point help him get set up dorm room after office closed several newsletters have gathered info about Great Race VIII unique event Sailplane cross-country attracted 23 teams representing 12 states Canada Switzerland team Ken Bates Ken Shaw Mike Mcintyre Kurt Emerling Mike Bak won SOARs event being team complete course Team time 3 hours 32 minutes Good News-Bad News Department receive pieces material asking events plugged column Prob lems space make such requests difficult fill counts As result must either selective pick unusual events greater problem occurs because often material much too late include case point will Kent Pyle Golden Valley RC Assoc provided some excellent photos material pro mote Open House Clinton MO area Newspaper articles public informa tion sheets included past years Kent really super job selling neat club project commended energy effort Unfortunately bad news because magazine dead lines material sent July could show up until now some weeks after 1983 event September ts entertained pub lic Open House range air planes flown way 1/3 scale AA Gliders Helicopters hope Kent wont angry Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Aiatant vice-President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapids IA 52402 Auocate Vice-Preaidessts Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 RusseI Knetoger 2625 C Shorowood elve Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 492a Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William ltohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St ioseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore t013 Dorsene Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132s Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frequency Coordinator PeOn Waters 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Coening 3131 437-4244 results District VIIs ef forts Scale competition major con tests summer EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY site FAI Scale Team Selection held August 12 13 14 This competition sponsored Na tional Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA picked RC Control Scale teams represent United States Paris France 1984 RC team comprised Skip Mast Royal Oak Ml flying well-known C-130 Hercules followed Bob Under wood St Louis MO Hiperbipe Steve Sauger Troy Ml new Stinson Tn- Motor Control Line team will represented Jeff Perez Lamed KS proven B-i 7 Mike Gretz Montezuma IA Zlin Akrobat Ron Sears Pontiac Ml PT-i 7 six fliers plus first alternate team chose Cliff Tacie Mt Clemens Ml Team Manager Cliff flying Spezio Tu-Holer also first al ternate RC team Ed Rhoades Cinnaminson NY flying Skyraider first alternate Control Line team should proudly noted Skip Steve Mike Ron Cliff District VII modelers Other modelers district participated Australia Graves Detroit Ml Bob Wischer Delafield WI also second alternate RC team Also Art Arro Ann Arbor Ml District VII VP Bert Dugan CIlo Ml attendance acting both static flying judges FAI Scale Team winners first second alternates standing behind two first place airplanes left right Bob Wiacher Cliff Tacie Steve Sauger Bob Under wood Skip Mast Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhoads Charlie Bauer November 1983 107 District VII modelers very successful Louisville also made very impressive showing Canadian Nats AMA Nats summer Skip Mast first Cliff Tacie second both Canadian FAI Scale Sport Scale events Canadian Control Line Scale event Ron Sears placed first Mike Wel shans Troy MI placed third AMA Nats held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts best Nats recent times superb weather super site might have among contributing factors Cliff Tacies first place win FAI Precision Scale third place finish RC Sport Scale Expert Bob Wischer placed second Precision Scale event Control Line Ron Sears placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second Sport Scale Ron Sears tied third Au stralia Graves Mike Weishans managed fifth place award three tenths point out third Another District VII entry event Dave Copeman flying ductedfan model Control Line traveled Ida Grove role AMA Safety Committee member saw seg ment flying Saturday afternoon IMAAs annual extravaganza very impressive managed very specific attention safety model airworthiness also flying procedures So attention during brief time watching three-way midair lost fa mous B29 expect news will treated appropriate specialists else trip marred slightly afternoon rain lost little Minnox camera sleep car night Sioux aty seat belt connectors sticking kidney Now heres hobby shop sign gives proper credit good old AMA Notice AMA logo bottom hobby shops Detroit area loyal AMA owner chain having served sev eral years Dis trict VP continuing serve agent AMA transactions illustrated affords local modelers unique place congregate particularly Saturday morn ings Support hobby shops gentswe need need Arkansas S Louisiana Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aocat0 Vic-PrmidenOs Sob Friedl 5512 Sciashmood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yle Or. Gariand TX 75042 Willam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak CL Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barxlesville OK 74003 6d Shearer 3416 David Dr Metaire LA 70003 Frequency Coeardinato Tom Blalveney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 MURPHY SAYS -- has no moving parts will probably break anyway jewel advice Always try plan ahead Remember wasnt raining Noah built Ark Proof wisdom pre-planning prompts compliment AMA District behalf AMA District VIII pat-onthe-back splendid job folks northeast USA District did hosting 1983 National Model Airplane Championships certainly finest Nats ever held compliment certainly valid because fine Nats have held District VIII Dallas Lake Charles Seguin own opin ion certainly valid since have person ally involved managing Nats year since 1950 since 33 years sincerely hope District VP Ed Izzo New Englanders worked him will accept hearty WELL DONE yall Thoughtful observation ee destruction crashing model airplane usually somewhere between mild Oops frantic Oh God get occasional letters old friend San Angelo TX Eldon Wilson al ways offers constructive thoughts future AMA aeromodeling Eldon writes because knows own concern just model aviation will serve communities both local national us individually Eldon feels same AMA should serve absolute maximum number members maximum number ways equally possible will always have competition flying since way improve product should also attend members directly terested competition flying Fun-Flys Fly-Ins very popular increase sure great step right direction Competition flying can intimidating thing beginner strictly sport flier Fun-Flys Fly-Ins offer timid self-conscious modeler chance bring models along just displayed proudly flying being judged Without tension competition Fun-Flys much happier affairs no going home loser Seeing value thinking Eldon Wilson suggests series state-by-state district-by-district Fly-A-Ramas organized Help remem ber has offered help Great idea above dove-tails some plan ning have tried promote AMA last 10 years Finally year Nats got start developing Nats com bined flying championship always annual convention interests en tire membership families Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters staff did notable job year getting Nats Westover AFB headed direction Baby steps sure right direc tion like idea expanded Nats demonstrations displays both commer cial special interest groups symposiums entertainment banquets picnics swap shops museum displays guest speakers just heck lot model airplane flying let us know will proud hear will try champion ideas youd like make sure Headquarters knows thinking write Vince Mankowski better still write us both because contacting someone paid administra tive staff interested contact ing contacting AMAS dedi cated volunteer about claim very thoughtful gesture National Free Flight Society arrived mail Don Hughes sent very nice letter membership card NFFS gracious gesture very wise move make us Council Types feel involved special interest groups problems Don letter membership card much appreciated appropriate since AMA association began cham pionship level Free Flight e3Os got medals trophies prove Thanks asked newsletters clubs District VIII now Ive gotta brag now coming in steady stream getting better time pat back newsletter editors Also thank personal notes often include wish could quote newsletters just isnt room Dont forget exchange other gosh sakes sure have some sort name address listed can write proud dang once awhile newsletter editor really rings bell Michael Wheat Pryor Creek RC Club did just August newsletter whole thing tongue-in-cheek points up sense humor youve gotta have happy modeler starts out First Annual Pryor Creek RC Heatstroke Sunfly Gar bage Bag Give-A-Way Quoting further During meeting clubs Contest Com mittee never really took place decided hardly anyone doing seri ous flying summer club contest order variety events bringout very serious flyer Events will include Climb Climb fastest out-of-sight declared winner Fewest Touch-and-Goes pilot getting three minutes make least number take-offs landings Duration winner makes fewest trips outhouse Other events include Dead Stick Take-Off Blind Mans Bluff Power Diver Mexican Jumping Bean Carry Inverted Transmitter Disaster Avoidance Entry fee Sunfly Used Air plane engine radio wheels etc must wrapped garbage bag will drawing garbage bags contestants draw own airplane thats tough luck Pryor Creek RC Attaboy Award will go flier brings big gest cooler full ice could miss having fun around bunch happy modeling nuts like hereby award Johnny Clemens Memorial Pat-On-The-Back Pryor Creek Okla homa RCCIub hottern you-know-what Dis trict VIII time year About shade around midnight cat fish coming up drink out birdbath Two Eds better Two hardest working unsung heros Nats year couple new108 Model Aviation found friends Ed Warren Dallas other Ed McCollough AMAs District XI Vice President have watched lot volunteer workers previous Nats never saw two guys team up much work work unglamorous type such carrying stacking sorting counting cleaning marking helping anything anyone wanted done after glory ap plause just enjoying being part something good 83 Nats pay~ got occasional cold drink course both characters ate sin fully ice cream goodies Friendlys Ice Cream Parlor after hours rea son mention super guys because big shots get glory attention no award called Super Flunky please know no Ed Warrens no Ed McColloughs Nats tables chairs boxes contest gear would have never gotten moved Super Nats would have never come off love admiration AMA dedicated volunteers Greatest event great NatsSoaring Glider Only have involved contest running can appreciate whop ping total 780 flights day indicative superlative kind meet icing-on-the-cake being presence some real pioneers model aviation Among Charlie Grant Joe Kovel Maxwell Bassett Henry Struck Sal Taibi Carl Goldberg Walt Good Leon Shulman meet dignified still further presence six past AMA presidents Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Patton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt As may know now name will AMA ballot office presi dent because own feeling feeling Nominating Committee membership should offered choice being offered choice now responsibility becomes yours cast vote ballots come out October Academy Model Aeronautics YOUR organization express yourself I club should show pride displaying club name logo ******ALL FOR NOW****** Colorado C Kansas S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ajesciete VICS#tddenss Geo Carson Box 2832 Cauper Wy Col Coo 8209 Linden Prairie villin KS 66208 Dick CrOwley 16413 8 Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ii, Mettsrts 429 Do8wood Grufoon NO 58237 Urn Rlcketon 516 5 Croudee Sioux FeIgn 50 67103 Fruqueney CooedMuter Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly Pt Deow Co 80220 Ptsoase Day 1303 761-5960 Ewning 303 7574082 Chicopee MA Nats will probably go down AMA history really fine Nats Entries up over recent years several events convention theme format well-received New England folks prepared gave District VP Ed Izzo Colonel Ayers Westover AFB Susanne Carrion Quality Inn Sales Director Chicopee Chamber Commerce Roman P0laski Pioneer Valley RC Club AMA HQ staff course 300 volunteer AMA members helped run whole affair deserve special thanks Its Reno NV 1984 Id bet sometime future Nats will return Westover AFB Chicopee MA time issue Model Aviation reaches AMA open house will also history couldnt work travel plans visit new building time hope future plans can include stopping Reston VA see National Center Aeromodeling Museum AMA Head quarters will proud justifiably have AMA member during time dramatic growth national organization Different topicbut important SAFETY new patch being developed chartered clubs Safety officers becoming evident clubs attend safety within ranks enjoying sport hobby safe sane way club has elected appointed safety officer coordinate safe practical suggestions follow youll surely want end year draws close new club officers stalled 1984 Paul Samaras Lakewood CO Jefco Fly ers suggests painting tips props contrasting bright color better visual reference Paul suggests AMA members has written manufacturers props suggest consider users products pre-paint second idea Paul newly appointed member National Safety Committee Three atta boys enthusiastic safety minded modeler behooves us make effort possible stay safe mod eling activities throughout year Casper troops have done again following report newly appointed AVP Gene Corson 1983 Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in May 28-29 1983 Third Annual Memorial Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in held Casper WY hosted Casper Airmodelers Association club tradition began year fly-in being dedicated individual hobby Rocky Mountain area pride 1983 event dedicated memo ry late Richard P Derry 1943-1 983 fly-in opened officially Saturday May 28 1000 am Civil Air Patrol Color Guard presented colors Na tional Anthem sung Fred Hildebrand President club read brief resume about Rick Derrys contributions mod el aviation minute silence observed weather perfect two days fun filled flying Temperatures 70s little wind clear skies total 31 entries 24 coming out-of-town fliers came Salt Lake City area Denver Colorado Springs other areas around Rocky Mountain area flying went smoothly everyone having good time honored have AMAs District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis tendance both days along IMAAs dis trict Vice-President Dale Alyea VicePresidents enjoyed fly-in its festivities Saturday evening informal banquet held Eagles hall main course fried chicken other dishes prepared club members wives banquet real success everyone getting chance talk show off scrapbooks other con tests recall things done during day past years entrants began second day western style breakfast field breakfast prepared Chuck Brannon November 1983 109 popular events Cajun Nationals Lafayette LA taking fuel refreshment stand Notice club logo back T-shirt K ARREN Dallas works fool head off Super Flunky Nets also flies Soaring Gliders Elec tric Power wife Karen club members assisting After breakfast flying started again 1000 am full size air planes skydivers again qualify awards entrants fly 1200 noon Sunday Peoples Choice trophy awarded Noal Hess Salt Lake City model Waco YKS-6 biplane Participants Choice awarded Olen Treanery Littleton CO second year row Olen flying Bryon Pitts put beautiful show aerobatics missed being us year would pleased have join us fun filled weekend next year District IX AMA members will electing vice-president also will vot ing AMA presidency fall will receiving information later time reason mention impor tant obligation privilege gear thinking early idea voting Watch candidate statements Model v/at/on magazine return ballots receive Let officers know support through votes Arizona fornia ii Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Assooate vice-Pesideins Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94595 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Avy. Orangenole CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenin AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rn B Box 51 Tucson AZ 65710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90309 Al Tuttle 417 Bhilani St Pukalani Maui HI 967BB Al WilliamsOn 445 Wesoby Chum Vista CA 92011 Frequency COOfliiflhtOV Hal Jackson 8286 Sanset Ave. amr Oaks CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-0003 Youll reading depth reports recently concluded National Model Plane Championships Chicopee MA Ill give None will able convey great years event Westover AFB commander bent over back wards accommodate modelers town welcomed us everywhere turned weather cooperated no rain high winds during week Qual ity Inn used headquarters literally gave us keys workshops displays symposia held atmosphere ex treme friendliness good everything good wed like put another Nats soon 1985 base com mander upon being advised hangars would make good Indoor site lights raised agreed raise also painted entire inside ceiling floor floor painted glistening white epoxy-type paint Really first class National Guard put airshow final weekend also lot military aircraft static display Thousands people came base view activ ities radio television coverage tremendous Geoff Styles really got medias attention Academy received countless dollars worth publicity sound en thused am feel best Nats Ive seen 30 years Ive attending held Council meeting following Nats few items Id like pass along As know now 1984 Nats will Reno United States also hosting FAI Control Line Championships 1984 elected hold Reno week preceding Nats Furthermore will waive entry fee Nats foreign competitors wish stay over fly Nats feel will give strong international flavor Control Line events Sanction fees contests will go $5 $10 1984 apply sanc tion before January 1 1984 will get $5 Apply early save RC Contest Board has fragmented now four boards existed separate rule-making boards now Pylon Helicopter Pattern Soaring Im currently naming people represent District X Dave Peltz will Soaring Contest Board Speaking Dave recently revealed de tails new glider hes testing new concepts has thermal detector has airspeed telemetry circuit features gyro stabilize roll axis Part research aimed making gyro sensitive enough used pitch axis also Al Tuttle AVP Hawaii reports activity slow did have visitor mainland Tony Valarioni son Perry model Al took flying field Al enjoys visitorslook him up get MauL Mike Lee AVP Phoenix says local chapter IMAA No 120 headed Ernie Prichard boasts 25 members now just love flying Quarter Scale creations fields just south Phoenix Mike goes say Central Ari zona Modelers Advisory Committee CAMAC has managed get governor Arizona declare October Model Aviation Month CAMAC formed representatives Phoenix area clubs serves central focal point modeling Phoenix October plan hold major modeling event five weekends month will run gamut fun-fly Pattern Mike goes say fly schoolyards should buzz nearby houses Besides being unsafe action gives modelers bum rap viewers opinion Theres chance AMA insurance might cover accident witnesses testify reck less flying Mike also says people very lax putting AMA numbers wing course fly competition have have lot sport fliers neglect displaying paid return visit Chapter 3 QSSA meeting Larry Jenno club presi dent invited back bunch avid builders fliers likes em big some models display looked like required balsa forest build finally made trip Salt Lake City visit club invited Intermount Silent Fliers Soaring group located Salt Lake club vice president Dick Jensen invited Dick also editor news letter Wind Dummy Dick met airport Allen McKay past president club him proceeded local restaurant met John Wilcox secretary Mike Forster club president great meal discussing various topics After meal Mike Allen drove sod farm flying site real beauty place fly drove slope site slope has two sides facing north south also happens direc tion wind usually blows really fan tastic slope site claim its best states meeting pleased see lot members another club area also show up belonged Utah State Aeromodelers USA showed great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions Jon Zeisloft member USA called heard going visit Soaring club asked bring Free Flight film Adrift Air did also showed well-received present lot old-timers cut teeth Free Flight film jogged long dormant memories spent night Dick Jensens house took airport early next morning certainly thank Dick club hospitality Dont forget support building fund drive Patches $10 lapel pins $5 Write want attend club meeting THERMALS! 110 Model Aviation pair Christen Eagles belonging Duane Williams Chuck Smith Casper rnjuai ness WLuu hits choice trophy Olean Treanery Pitts Partici pants Choice trophy Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AssaaojOO Vio.Pesegdnts Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Focasetlo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Son 58 Rn 1 Broadview MT 59018 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rivermood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatiie Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane NA 99208 Dick WickLine PD Son 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97601 chick Ynunq 29020 tnt Ann S Federal Any WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Maiv St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency coordinator Rooern SalcE 16439 SE HarE Fortland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 FLASHNW WINS NATS Well exactly far truth either Soaring four go bring back six trophies inluding Tom Brightbills fantastic win combined trophy Tom highest combined score three classes competition consider large turnout competitors Nats Soaring good conditions throughout compe tition Toms win impressive Congratulations Tom Bob Dodgson Dave Johnson Tom Nielsonwe proud represented great Soar ing area NW outdone RC types Paul Walker Kent WA flew way sec ond Precision Aerobatics Don McClave other CL entry NW took 16th Speed Chris Sackett North Burnaby BC took first Jet Speed third B Speed Congratulations Paul Dave Chris have proved quality competition area sec ond kind showing very small number contestants think what can Reno next year have turn out because talent herel Did everyone catch Nats RENO 84 Kevin Collins Strat-O-Bats said annual Power bash year includes Rubber Gliders will October 2 9 Check Key also said November 12 December 10 first two WEBS meets winter no word about Indoor times places yet Check Hawks S-OBs Seattle NorWesters Portland info Following pictures NW Region als Eugene Haystack 83 Madras news next month HAPPY FLYING NW Regionals Stunt Circle foreground two Combat circles background Speed circle asphalt right jeremy noias wnile anay vveaver gets reaayBob Oeci noiding Joe Toppers LARGE compete Randy wowed crowd Satur-plane What does see under water day unusual cartwheel landingsPerhaps remains old Haystack contests Haystack 83Haystack 83 Racing action NW Regionals Dave Green thought everything got Goodyear blimp make call NW Regionals Gary Lietzkie holding Bill Raser pre pares famous look other way taking off maneuver Haystack 83 Bob Oeck gets ready Note new channel markers antenna svelt person holding Qon Anderson long ago underwent multiple bypass surgery easier ways lose weight Haystack 83 November 1983 111 oume tunsers going preparea Tar practice NW Regionals vein nioerg runs up nis engine fins T4iU prior launch Haystack 83 Pilots lake Haystack 83 flOIPCC LUUIIOy S iIdIiSd ordFIuoIuerMvuryProc ty sort handful fly Haystack 83 Engel Pacific Hobbys neat logo tail Condor Haystack 83 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT DWHITT 176 Wall St Sta Naw York NY 100050 PROP WOBBLE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT See guy over there. squint ing models propeller Whats doing anyway Now hes turning prop bit. squinting again putting hex No no hex fact hes trying rid prop t prob lem . big problem . PROP WOBBLE YOUR props may guilty prop wob ble they robbing models forward thrust power gh thrust sometimes keep model flying - cases achieving maximum dur ation Wobble vibration can come four different areas propeller 1 One blade weighing other 2 The propeller shaft bent blade further forward other 3 The propeller shaft bent blade greater angle pitch other 4 One blade having area different area distribution hub tip before behind centerline Lets look various problems Weight Balance ultralight Indoor Duration models slight difference blade weights NOT cause prop wobble As models get heavier however smaller faster turning propellers needed out balance prop becomes problem fact such prop gas model absolutely dangerous slight crack can shatter put out eye 24 Sig Cub SRPSM Peanut Scale model propeller turning fast enough require balancing check spin prop wire sand evenly blade stops bottom An evenly balanced propeller doesnt have stop blades parallel ground - just slowly come stop NOT assume plastic ready-made propellers come balanced plastic props must checked out sanded until balance Bent Shafts Bent shafts cause prop wobble shaft can bent direction up down indicated above Case No2 side Case No 3 usually case combination both bent shaft can result bad land ing smash tree gymnasium wall prop should checked after flight such bend New Yorks BOB BENDER always brings good supply spare propeller shafts Peanuts Bostonians flying session becomes bent merely clips off replaces since believes next impossible straighten out perfect ly bent piece high grade music wire Beginners sometimes cement shaft securely propeller often hole through hub angle sources trouble also cause wobble shaft being bent Sometimes problem little everything Ive drawn prop Figure 1 above other drawings little small diameter conserve space page shows pro peller Indoor Stick model Outdoor SRPSM Note double bearing dampen vibration unwinding rubber motor Also note upper blade slanting ward lower blade slanting back dashed line centerline obviously prop cannot rotate properly through will recognize such situation hold model out front squint prop Hold model hand same time same hand pull rubber motor back bit prop doesnt flop around Now other hand turn prop vertical posi tion get fix center tip upper blade Okay Now turn prop half turn bottom blade top Does bottom blade come same place preceding blade Put few turns motor watch prop spins Watch top two tips coincide may difficult know blade ward Bend shaft let spin again Worse bent wrong way Bend again Better Keep until tips mesh Now look prop tip Fig 2 blades present nice X eye Figure 2 blade much greater angle other cockeyed ness worst wobble offender bend shaft until angle looks should also check problem side Figure 3 below shows what shaft bent side looks like blade pitch will pull way forward blade less cause such awkward rotation prop will lose thrust model will glide down As mentioned earlier problem very likely shaft bent up angle So d little time letting prop spin p squinting see blade follows other PERFECTLY -- mean perfectly Dont lazy Also re member may straight shaft loose prop hub spar angle hub spar shaft itself fault As style model becomes lighter. Indoor EZBs Novice Pennyplanes etc. off balance weight becomes very little no problem course cannot grossly out balance Bent shafts major prob lem lightweight models result ant shaking robs flying surfaces effectiveness fourth problem listed above shows up lightweight models Indoor pro pellers flexible ry good reason usually designed area front centerline behind purpose reduce speed climb model launched under high torque model would climb too quickly ceiling design factor used prop spinning fast greater area front spar causes prop blades open up increase pitch angle actually causing blades cause drag slow rotation well become less efficient element designed Indoor propellers obvious equal area distribution very important along equality blade spar flexibility So keep squinting might tough eyes good airplanes * * * * * * See next month p props lined up right ying will lot easier 112 Model Aviation 0 Fig 3 k _________________________ ___________________________________ Fig1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
August 1 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Chicopee MA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA l-IQ avail able approximately November 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting November should noted 14 Council members attendance pres ident did vote no ties broken attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Pres ident District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman chanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birming ham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scar borough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Joyce Hager executive secretary Gisele Jack son comptroller Guests Bev Wisniewski Nats Executive Committee Betty Stream District X AVP Louise Izzo meeting brought order 900 am President chaired meet ing 1 Introductory Remarks AMA Pres ident thanked Executive Council mem bers worked volunteers during Nats noted would new FAI Control Line Team Selection Committee Speed Team Race advised need Scale Team Selection Committee told possibility running 1984 Control Line World Championships back back same site 1 984 Nats Follow ing discussion latter approved unanimously Nats Basic Entry Fee waived foreign contestants 2 Minutes April 30 Executive Council meeting accepted amended concerning use headquarters rental space favor except District XI 3 Executive VP Report Included recommendation use headquarters rental space museum purposes report concerning cost insurance Bar rera museum collection details FAI ex penses recommendation support 1983 FAI General Conference being host ed National Aeronautic Association Los Angeles motion contribute $1000 NAA AMA support approved vote 9 3 favor except Districts III V X abstained Another motion rati fy Executive Directors decision approved President Execu tive Vice-President approved 12 1 District XI dissented 4 Committee Reports Nominations Chairman Fore man reported July 31 committee meeting noting cumbents nominated vice-presidency Districts V two candidates Presidency John Grigg John Clemens two District IV Howard Crispin Charles Spear two District IX Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda noted Chuck Foreman resigning December 31 1983 election District IV replacement would fill balance unexpired term B Noise Chairman Izzo reported noise tests successfully carried out RC Aerobatic Team Selection Finals June similar tests done FAI Masters contestants 83 Nats result experiences procedures fully developed October RC World Chain pionships Pensacola C Worker Recognition Chairman McGin nis reported good Nats meeting sponsors Carl Beth Goldberg concern ing details 0ward program would use funds investment program reward approximately six people per year based AMA selection criteria recom mendations first awards unsung heroes much good behind scenes work aeromodeling expected presented 1984 Continued page 101 Four students have selected co winners Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholar ships 1982 Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufac turing Company lost life 1980 Pitts Special biplane crashed during air show Glen always shown great concern young modelers encouraged educational pursuits Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund established suitable memorial supported friends industry Sig Manufacturing Company Admin istration fund handled Acad emy Model Aeronautics Any student AMA member has applied AMA Scholarship automatically considered Sig Schol arship Program basis modeling per formance financial need no set number winners year further formation please write AMA HO 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Attn Joyce Hager DAVID NAULT Lynn MA received $500 assist him Mechanical Engineering major University Rhode Island David attended English High School hometown graduated top 10% class member National Honor Society During high school years worked part-time large drug store earn money university education has always concerned commun ity has made study local govern ment operates modeling experience goes back several years has long list contest wins placements As member North Shore Model Association National Indoor Model Aircraft Society accumulated much experience lightweight aircraft competition Open class fliers David able place high contests 1976 through 1982 established sev eral AMA records Pennyplane addition likes fly Control Line planes sport also enjoys Outdoor Hand-Launched Gliders LEONARD ROZAMUS Hopewell VA also received $500 assist him Continued page 101 November 1983 97 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Synopsis-Executive Council Meeting Sig Scholarships AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld bPublic Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel JeremIah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith IN WASHINGTON STATE Flying Sits Success get flying site answers question Story Tn-Cities RC Club Richland Pasco/Kennewick area State Wash ington will provide clubs working flying site project solid information shows what right approach can ac complish Rosadell Nutley Field official ly opened April 16 1983 dedica tion ceremony honored late Mrs Rosadell Nutley leading proponent Kennewick Irrigation District Mr Nutley hand accept memorial plaque thanked club honor naming new model airport wifes name Under leadership George Vargo president Tn-Cities RC Club 1983 aggressive program launched get new field petition drafted pre sented City Kennewick asking permission fly model aircraft municipal airport Vista Field state agency turned down though club good support airport manager mayor city council Mayor Donald Kuhns Ken newick greatly interested seeing club access suitable piece land recom mended preparation new petition Kennewick Irrigation District KID property located Finley An area used World War II emergency landings now under control KID being used farmer lease basis After several meetings hobby explained insurance protection national organization described clubs needs identified KID Board stated felt project merit would have no objections model airport property long accommodation could reached farmer lessee Immediate contact made farmer ciub executive liked approach agreeable model air craft activity specified section property identified club hurdle cleared farmers needs clearly understood piece land staked fencing operations com menced four-strand barbed wire fence needed fencing party held get posts ground wire strung Although face-to-face contact farmer lessee order stray legal pathways club maintained constant contact county KID led interesting development club wanted sublease land would have necessary file short plat stipulated professional survey legal filing However farmer would grant easement le gality required would contract tween farmer club chosen route because cooperation lessee made possible $5 per year fee five acres Much physical labor needed funds raised pay supplies club members willing Local busi nesses responded well appeals cash total $450 contributed addi tion local utility company donated old telephone poles used parking areas several cable reels used picnic tables Work parties started field prepara tion included removal sage brush grading parking area runway site layout would include small control building seen photo 3/4 mile barbed wire strung keep cattle out humans Ground breaking March 12 1983 high level enthusiasm project made possible dedication held April 16 although very first plane took off paved runway April 9 1983 clubs lucky enough have wheeler-dealer Tn-Cities Club no exception Frank Hirsch known sales acquisition ability able contract preparation work gravelling paving 40 x 300-ft runway 10 x 100-ft pit area total price improvement came under $5000 Because unselfish ef forts hard work Frank given honor being first person fly off new runway club owes him great deal freely acknowledge Flyover space no problem make easier beginner pilots club cleared graded 125 feet overrun space end runway takes care short landings also roll-offs full five-year sublease sup port KID club has invested much time money effort new field Mr Nutley buddy box assisted Al Nichols first spectator make flight new airport Tn-Cities RC Club planned ahead applied tax-exempt status Wash ington State some time ago credit position saving large amounts materials bought field because did have pay state sales tax tax-exem Pt status also allowed inform local businesses donations could written off made outside support little easier ob tain club presently working through local attorney file application taxexemption federal level help financing member ship assessment approved club amounted $100 per membership distinction necessary between member membership because family member ships gave immediate buy ing power New members required pay $100 fee joining new Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation Mr Nutley receives memorial plaque club president George Vargo Bob Parazin looks general view Rosadell Nutley Field showing main runway pit area Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 ELECTION TIME Once again time has rolled around annual election officers time office President VP District VP District V VP District IX special election will held VP District IV due quite special circumstancethe resig nation Chuck Foreman effective Decem ber 31 due some very pressing business problems certainly going miss Chuck next year wish him very best business venture elections very important future AMA course quite important nominees Select man feel will best job AMA vote vote will have direct influence out come regardless candidates select delay returning ballot same day receive Make sure voice heard counted takes less time thing right explain did wrong fellow PAl SOARING WC seem 4-year win/lose cycle event 1977 gave us Skip Miller Soaring World Champion 1979 US team members faltered 1981 saw Dwight Holley regain title US 1983 again year though sent three very competitive fliers represent us Mark Smith best placed team member finishing respectable 7th place overall Alex Bower next best 19th place Don Edberg worst luck finish ing high 30s after breaking airplanes first two rounds situation virtu ally impossible recover lesson learned need adequate preparation Given lots lead time tend procrastinate Given short lead time tend toward getting right situation resolving pre paredness Perhaps can aid situation delaying team selection finals date near actual World Championship meet perhaps within 90 120 days time departure meet way can sure final team will ready having just recently flown aircraft team trials late team trial concept can have some very gross logistics problems providing selected team manager some big headaches FAI aspir ants regardless events fly drop line team selection repre sentative let him know feel about concept 1983 NATSCHICOPEE MASS best Nats ever Maybe best yetl Certainly Nats well attended well received resulting fewest problems Nats recent tory Cant say biggest being sur passed Dayton OH Nats 1976 Indoor site touted early having problems turned out best ever Although 60-foot ceiling height Air Force gone out make useable floor cleaned painted glistening epoxy paint determined wiring hanging lights too old withstand flexing involved pull ing lights up ceiling rewired 85 lights pulled up folks ultimate cooperation Helicopter has normal entry 15-20 85 turn out compete Horace Hagen obviously hands full running event managed get flights com pleted two days allotted Free Flight admittedly less best sites its events Homer Smith crew did usual fine job managing heard competitor lodged pro test because someone planted tree distinctly taller others reached out caught model pro testor given stout rope told go climb tree Control Line near pertect site very near main entrance flying area therefore becoming showcase spec tators entered Monday chief timer speed circle drafted innocent bystander assist timing Formula 40 Speed Two flights later look face worth million bucks discovered AMA President drafted stayed timed bunch flightsit funl Combat went quite smoothly thanks mainly efforts Bud Bodzioch well-qualified crew course flying Combat dodging badger holes ground can rather interesting RC Soaring largest entry major category Nats Picture trying run contest 255 entries Gene Shel key crew proved utilizing proper advance planning can done successfully first day alone put up 780 flights saw 11 airplanes air point surely record Only full cooperation contestants could have made work hat off con testants workers both NATS CONVENTION roaring success exactly well received did take advantage various demonstrations displays con vention concept sort trial balloon see well received idea would learned will apply knowledge next convention thing certainwe need better publicize schedule various activities will turn create interest convention concept does seem idea time has come OTHER NATS HIGHLIGHTS Nats gathering place people renew old friendships make new acquaint ances generally enjoy model aircraft least Nats outstanding point view meeting new people New Maxwell Bassett name out dis tant annals hobby Model viation magazine two months ago started rather complete story him timely cause Nats year deed great honor pleasure meet talk him still greater honor to present him certificate indicating induction AMA Hall Fame Joe Kovel too name model ing past becomes identifiable associated Charles H Grant great K-G Free Flight models early 30s Both Charles H Grant Joe Kovel Nats meet speak two gentlemen zenith great est Nats have ever attended NATS 1984 August 5 through 12 next year will find Nats Reno NV Control Line RC Aerobatics Pylon Scale events will held Stead Airport about 10 miles north Reno Free Flight will dry lake imme diately east Stead Airport site will rival Free Flight site US Six miles west Stead another lake bed planned Soaring activitites middle lake bed never goes quite dry mile half dry lake bed sur rounding water hole certainly ought make critical modeler happy 1985 up grabs have favorite location Nats write VP let him know Send copy Headquarters Nats Executive Committeethey have accept site before Executive Council OKs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday evening Nats held annual meeting prescribed laws discussed lots subjects ranging ne RC frequencies new headquarters building possibility oh nol future dues increase set mind easeno dues change 1984 Still have realistic consider what might occur beyond 1984 Again discussion turned subject carrying discount house advertisements Model Aviation magazine Two considerations must recognized 1We cannot refuse carry ads unless ready face legal suit restriction trade 2These same ads considered some ser vice membership allow modeler stretch hobby dollar Either way like K-Mart supermarkets discount selling stay Talking ProudTalking Progress *****LAkJLkJkAJkkiAkAiiAkAAkk November 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Hey kids lets talk safety minute. Carl Maroney AMA insurance expert says 1983 claims far involve flier sticking finger prop starting engine large size nylon plastic dark-colored prop can disas trous hard see running wont slow down after chopping severely Carl urges everybody preach using stick heavy gloves start engine An other important official AMA however claims isnt starting part causes problem claims needle valves made too close props todays modern big engines victim slashed care lessly reaching needle valve Until manufacturers begin help resolve di lemma thing can carry bottle white liquid paint stuff use erase typing paper mark tip prop white Liquid Paper paint dries instantly shows up good prop churning word fliers Keep fingersout props kids. Charles Logg Bernardsville NJ writes Can have list AMA Chartered Clubs New jersey Can highlight Soaring ones know address rubberband-powered clubs NJ Im sending Charles / 4 important husband wife team flying Control Line Scale 83 Nats Mike Doris Gretz Montezuma IA shown Fairchild Trainer Mike won 1st 78 Lake Charles Nats 2nd Lin coln 79 placed high year Doris pits husbandthats wins much Mr Mrs Australia Fran Graves Detroit Ml standing friend Jeffrey Perez holding Control Line Scale plane Jeff won 1st FAI CL Scale 83 Nats 8th world Kiev last year Fran Australia have happily married 17 years Have ever heard IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Associa tion group responsible adult RC fli ers enjoy making large scale model air planes powering larger usual engines very safety conscious have developed strict rules flying Last week held annual bash Ida Grove Iowa Darlo Brisighella Oak Creek WI holding popular Starduster II model plane Darlo leaders IMAA group very safety oriented Don Godfrey Binghamton NY organization presi dent Les Hard editor fine mag azine Dario Don Les together others have brought IMAA long way short time three have appointed Advisory Board AMA Safety Coin m ittee way have delicate subject bring up hope nobody gets mad about 1983 Nats Massachusetts quite successful Occasionally over past three years rumblings have heardthe Nats entry fees too high fliers participate Some people simply cannot afford enter fly other hand may mis taken Maybe entry fee important Question Would people have tended Nats flown entry fees lower have feeling about want fill out enclosed poll mail poll responses will forwarded Nats Executive Committee makes annual recommendation AMA Executive Council Now time respond questionnaire Fill out mail Would lesser entry fee made up fliers Didpeople stay home because could afford en try fee Nobody clairvoyant Nobody mind reader have opinioncome forward now heard promised Helen Olsen St Louis MO would recommend family plan Nats officials con sideration 2nd 3rd members same family get reduced rate enter Nats Does make sense Currently fee $35 basic $3 FF event $5 extra CL event CL Precision Aerobatics $1 2 After $35 basic fee RC event $12 repeat poll reply will warded proper Nats officials have opinion mail NATS POLL Entry Fee too high doesnt matter entry fee less II would have gone year II agree Helen Olsen feel should Family P1 entry fee Et ft YES NO YES NO What Entry Fee recommend what Family Plan recommend Its AMA Nats Sign name address AMA number MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 100 Model Aviation II Pictured happy family Remi deLapparent flew Paris France par ticipate 83 Nats Remis twin boys did great Xavier captured FIRST Sr Hand Launch Glider Bruno got FIRST Sr A-2 Glider Remi commercial pilot Air France Airlines took 7 10 mm come Massachusetts Europe entire family liad great time 83 Nationals Shown Valerie Marielle Papa Remi Xavier Bruno Mama Danielle behind pretty girl far right Cora Stevick Mars PA Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Renewal Time Again. October time year AMAS gigantic mass mailing takes place Thats notices regarding membership renewal following year mailed along ballots AMA annual election year cause reached all-time high over 87000 members mailing bigger ever should noted mailings made within four five day period sent First Class best surance delivery can time available before ballot mailing dead line November 25 Its huge effort costly has proved necessary through years order assure receipt maximum number members despite hun dreds address changes per month maximum potential voting response Unfortunately minority percentage 1525% members typically vote though thousands usually renew member ship voting AMAs Grand Opening. time members read great event will have held famous names will have attended shared celebration weeks before big effort underway display models related materials possible Well over hun dred models hung trees suspended roof structure Adding interest fact trees models rotate breeze air conditioning ducts shapes sizes models seen tiniest rub ber-powered Peanut Scale models larg est RC sailpianes age range models display go back 20s right up present Its awesome spectacular representation aeromodeling Pilots Pensacola. 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics scheduled October 10 through 15 Pensacola FL least 30 countries participating Chinese team however pulled out due politicsthey objected South African entry would have first time Chinese compete category world championships Aeromodeling world scene sub ject politics because teams fi nancially supported governments subject passport controls Thus no matter modelers themselves politic ally inclined sad fact sub ject whims governments Fortunately countries have affected Pensacola event blessed big entry including South America press time big contest offing stage set great competition Sig Scholarships Cant page 97 College William Mary Leonard earned 417 grade point average Hopewell High School named National Merit Scholar recognized Virginia Council Higher Education Excelling debating chess earned letters both tapped National Honor Society Beta Society 1981 Virginia Gover nors School Gifted science social studies awards given him high school Other activities included French club chess team student government captain Battle Brains team local TV quiz program still found time earn money education taking job McDonalds Restaurant also worked part-time Appomatox Library aide started modeling age 10 working way through plastic kits Free Flight Con trol Line 15 flying Radio Con trolled aircraft has active club member helping contests demon strations also worked club news letter current model aviation interests Scale Soaring Supplementing work William Mary gives guitar lessons coaches other students chemistry Two weekends month returns Hopewell works town library also finds time fly friends Mid-Virginia R/C Club THOMAS SZYMKOWSKI graduate Thornton Township High School received $500 help him Thornton Community College South Holland IL Tom top 7% class 616 plans pursue Engineering degree college senior year made National Honor Society won letter basketball also member Spanish club enjoying sports including baseball tennis captained Parks Board basketball team two years local league member AMA several years Tom accumulated wins RC Pattern mov ing up Novice Advanced flying midwest contests several states also did lot work promote model avia tion working several shows greater Chicago area really enjoys sport has made dedicated effort show others what constructive fun can gained model aviation greatest achievement up 1980 fourth place Pattern events Nats held Ohio says sport stay because has very im portant part life plans spend two years Thornton Community College apply ad mission either Purdue University Illinois NORMAN TIMBS JR awarded $500 has sent California Polytechnic State University majoring chanical Engineering Norman lives Northridge CA graduated Granada Hills High School 387 average has impressive list high school awards including scholastic athletic woodshop horticul tural president school High Fliers Club selected Honor Roll received two first place awards science projects enjoys manythings including bicycling YMCA membership played basket ball other sports model sailboats includ ing own designs kites designed two-meter sailplane flew TwoMeter World Cup keen photographer has several photos published variety magazines Norman has deeply involved model aviation 10 years has worked closely father projects greatest achievements October 1981 set four new AMA national records RC Sailpianes reaching altitude 3000 feet future years Norm would like qualify US FAI-F3B team fly international event congratulate winners wish well educational endeavors Academy Sig Manufacturing proud assist young men Exec Council Mtg Cant pg 97 D Safety no committee re port subject discussed later meeting based memo chairman Don Lowe concerning large models Noting chairman extremely busy considerable travel approved unani mously Jim McNeill chairman Lowe stay committee Presi dent also appointed Paul Samaras com m ittee E Safety Code Discussion Under woods suggestions clarification Control Line criteria air shows showed need better definition what de sired further considered next meeting F Film Chairman Byrne noted need new film based safety illustrate good perhaps bad practices general support concepts idea recommended further development 5 New Contest Boards Following dis cussion motion presented April 30 Council Meeting approved 12 1 District Xl dissenting replace current RC Contest Board four separate RC Boards Soaring Aerobatics Racing Helicopters effective January 11984 6 Contest Board Procedures need revision noted assure timely rule book publication possibility mak ing next rule book effective 1985 stead 1984 proposed make avail able 6-9 months advance instead 3-6 months late subject deferred next Council meeting give time consideration clarify Council vs Contest Board jurisdiction concerning pro cedural changes 7 Future Nats Sites possibility returning Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 3-4 years noted possibility Michigan site another Oklahoma also return Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago possibilities explored further 8 Museum Guidelines Brodersen advised Continued page 102 November 1983 101 Flying SitesCont page 98 funds going field improvements need ed approved club has adverse effect new enrollments fact just opposite has happened now club has new field Membership has already lumped 80 low 50 1982 So much argu ment people will spend moneythey will have sufficient reason can see positive benefits coming back What did Tn-Cities RC Club helped get field well way becoming model airport best tradition planned approach charted course under good leadership used tools dis posal including AMA book Getting Keeping Flying Sites used softsell meetings civic county people did get mad quit earlier flying site lost first requests turned down Above listened agen cies could help profited what heard April 16 1983 big day Members Nutley family came Seattle Radio TV coverage Exec Council Mtg Cont pg 107 meeting Detroit Art Institute offi cer resulting Acquisition Guidelines booklet given AMA Museum Cur ator need define AMA Museums status within AMA noted fur ther discussion come future meeting 9 Sanction Fees Following discussion need approved 12 1 District V dissenting increase sanction fees $5 $10 except Record Trials effective January 1 1984 also directed income additional fees would credit ed Competition Services Department improvement sanction services 10 Sanction Classification problem distance separation between AA AAA meets discussed no action taken noted problem working out between adjacent District contest coordinators Vice Presidents 11 FAI Proposals/RepresentatiOn Fol lowing discussion typically short notice involved learning about new proposals agreed consensus submit uS pro posal next meeting future propos als submitted year time nual FAI Bureau meeting spring approval Bureau publication soon possible thereafter preferably May 1 least six months notice avail able countries before voting nual December FAI meeting Noting need consistency continuity US representation FAI Grigg recommended current delegate George Buso continuing service official voting delegate appointment ap proved 9 4 Districts III V VIII X dis sented 12 IMAA Safety report AMA Safety committee member Don Lowe discussed need specific recom mendations noted agreed terrific An interview club presi dent aired day long radio station brought people out field see what going Other AMA mem bers chartered clubs Walla Walla Zillah invited came boost both numbers spirits Tn-Cities club half hour demonstra tion flights made buddy box ar rangement allowed non-flying members crowd try hand Radio Con trol very first flight after dedication made Mr Nutley under guidance Al Nichols Mr Nutley praised club its hard work industry especially pleased club chose say thank Kennewick Irrigation District naming field after late wife has club earned self lovely field work mem bers did neighbors press radio TV has made wonderful contribution local understanding model avia tion model aviators can Kennewick can hometown too Geoffrey Styles grateful thanks Wu ChinTnCities RC materials used story Pete Swift photographs Lowes report should sent IMAA presi dent Don Godfrey Brodersen should attend August IMAA annual meet ob serve behalf Council McNeill adadvised expected convene Safety Committee prior end Sep tem ber 13 Site Owner Newsletter Underwood noted intent discuss subject AMA PR Director Geoff Styles Council consideration next meeting 14 Day Memberships Following discussion recommendation against proposal approd October 82 Coun cil meeting AMA insurance broker approved 11 1 District III dissenting Exec VP abstaining rescind type membership 15 Consent Agenda Proposal pos sibility having non-controversial agenda items adopted single motion means expediting Council business proposed future meetings note such item receiving objection would transfer usual discussion debate agenda 16 Heavy Model Insurance noting insurance models over 55 pounds might available higher cost conflict AMAs Safety Code noted agreed consensus no action di rection would taken until AMA Safety Committee makes its recommendations con cerning IMAA safety guidelines models heavier 55 pounds 17 Grand Opening Budget budget unanimously approved including extra contingency allowance provide decora tions refreshments travel lodging Council members September 24-25 weekend 18 Museum Curator Budget unanimously approved compensate Curator rate $5000 per year contracted consultant basis year year also up $5000 per year museum expenses budgeted 19 Council Meeting Expense Allowance approved 9 3 V X dissenting VII abstaining car rental reimbursable bus taxi other commerical trans portation available timely basis car rental can serve three Council members up amount com mercial transportation cost 20 FAI Budget Allocation Grigg ap pointed committee chaired Izzo cluding Brodersen Underwood Brown Worth study subject presented Grigg Brodersen report next meeting 21 Self-Injury Report Headquarters insurance company reports discussed conclusion recommenda tions should relate realistically cause effect headquarters sugges tions first considered AMA Safety Commitee andlor Executive Council 22 AMA Cargo Vehicle clarified consensus Executive Director has authority sell expeditious sale recommended 23 FAI Award Expenses agreed unanimously travel expenses Dick Weber winner FAIs Penaud Award approved him attend FAI General Conference Los Angeles September order receive award person noted received award holding FAI records simultaneously else 24 Financial Services proposal banking institution offer financial services including loans no risk AMA ap proved further discussion next meeting 25 Airfoil Tournament Program proposal initiate promotional program based variations model design concept approved consideration next meeting 26 Personality Interviews specific proposal taping interviews noted Brodersen presented next meet ing 27 Awards Superior Service Award approved presentation AMA Grand Opening publicity withheld until afterward 28 Next Meeting November 5/6 ap proved Reston VA 8 2 vote Connecticut S Maine achonetto Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Hollistont MA 01746 Ajacciate Vics-Prenidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Osenas Folnom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 tton Krafft P0 Boo 1828 73 Heritage Lo. OuxburV MA 02332 Al NOnotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 000 Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinaooe George Wilson 318 Fisher 50. Waloole MA 02181 Its best Nationals thats ever held quote made times during after 1983 Nationals held 102 Model Aviation Westover Air Force Base extremely pleased attendance help furnished members District would unfair name individuals groups helped make Nats success am sure would Omit someone contri buted therefore say general Thanks everyone can proud results work time put endeavor pleased attendance 1000 contestants approximately 3000 model ing enthusiasts Estimates show Saturdays Sundays attendance over 40000 people discussions Col Ayers both military Chamber Com merce very pleased have hosted Nats have expressed desire host Nats again therefore will campaigning see can return Nats 1985 time announced Nats would held Westover article placed PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pi lots Assoc newsletter addressed concern possible lack sufficient circles test area facility quite pleased receive following letter Wynn Paul Secretary/Treasurer PAMPA members PAMPA wish thank efforts helping Control Line fliers obtain superb site Westover 1983 Nationals Both official practice sites probably finest Ive seen since 1971 understand instru mental keeping end runway Precision Aerobatics circles located certainly needed circles view fact site Philadelphia has lost next years World Champion ships think Westover would great place provided sufficient lodging available Once again thanks work consideration Control Line fliers 1983 Nationals Thursday during Nats week held District meeting time suggested following two activities considered 1 hold symposium-type District meeting spring 1984 2 Organ ize hold regional championships Dis trict would include events held Nats Both well received intend pursue will holding meeting latter part October time will soliciting help area clubs organ ize activities suggestions help will welcome During meeting presented Hall Fame Award Maxwell Bassett origi nator gas-powered model aircraft always idols pleasure meet him personally attendance meeting another idol mineCarl Gold berg Goldberg Models recall building Goldberg Indoor Stick called years ago presented Award Excellence Pioneer Valley Radio Control Club donated field test site installed large hospitality tent members out force helping possible way awarded Superior Service Award Roman Polaski president Pioneer Valley RC Club countless hours work make sure theeventshad proper manpower District entrants Nats several members placed high competi tion pleasure placing fourth Expert Stand-Off Scale well achieving highest flight points Scale conclusion Nats Execu tive Council Nominating Committee met nominated seek another term Vice President District I accepted little disappointed no other nom inees campaigning office can fun last time somewhat tied up bus iness commitments unable put forth effort required Thanks again District Dis trict II contributors making 1983 Nats best ever Flying Near Airports Careful New Jettey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 AMacato VicePrsielsnta Pete Bancyni 260S eroadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drescy 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Feequeccy Coordiea5v George Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS An East Coast Nats has much part life during past several years am sort numb point now great dream has really come true Others will cover spectacle issue much greater detail could within limited space far greater photographic skill nothing else however must now thank District II members con tributed much success 1983 Nats Westover AFB Chicopee MA wonderful people responded magnificently appeals support could devote entire column months months nothing acclaiming virtues heaping praise well-deserved modelers break down several well-defined highly regarded groups dues-paying AMA members Parish wit 1 came work 2 came watch 3 came both credit thesefoiks three groups spell su-p-p-o-r-tI Thats what asked thats what got! could cite name scores District Two-ers would doubt re sult inadvertent omission deserving supporters THE WAY WE WERE Westover AFB cover Nats objectively overbearing personal pride have decided share observations two Long Island modelers Anton Tony Ker chenko VP Long Island Flying Eagles Jim Bocckinfuso Exec Dir club quoted part fine club newsletter Eagles Nest As Tony saw can imagine over 1000 contestants flying form model aircraft date gathered place coupled hot sunny weather smooth paved runways youll get some idea what taking place Westover Air Base past week reported over 700 RC Soaring flights took place day during Soaring event guess saw flying day have seen couple years AMA Headquarters set up Quality Inn entire motel taken up sponsors films information centers sou venir shops just about everything else has model aviation entire courtyard taken up Scale models being judged time Over 145 models entered simply beautiful Once field able wander about will Because tre mendous size air field things really spread out guess least mile walk CL Combat area RC Pylon area crowds large very easy walk up flight lines get close look action CL Combat great Most guys come 15 20 planes leave very few piece Almost flight wound up mid-air collision would just pull engine off stick another plane ready another heat Great action times spectators CL Stunt things have really changed flying large ships55-60 wings 45-size engines Next stop CL Scale Scale ships beautiful P-38s B-25s Zeros P-47s rest RC Pylon difficult see simply because safety factor got good look models pits caught few heats models fly entire race knife-edge attitude really move As said hard see races what did see fast exciting course could go on have say Scale true interest planted myself right runway watched over 300 Scale flights What saw model jets flying well over 100 mph Rossi 81 ducted fans B-17 bomber over 10 wing kinds bi planes triplanes Cap 20s 21s war planes just about everything else two exceptional flights really got feet Byron P-Si did four-point rolls 50 feet over deck day sight model superb sound 24 4-bladed prop hard describe spoke owner pilot plane friendly anyone could model finished two weeks prior Nats running last looked scoreboard biggest thrill Jimmy myself would say specta tors come late Sunday morning about F-S Phantom jet 7 fuselage twin-ducted jets spectacular scale detail model has ever built rivet detail ship seemed hard believe anybody would risk flying model Well everyone watched Mr Tom Cook owner builder started engines taxied out runway took off As plane rotated retracts employed climbed up out sight ship did full power split S after coming out clouds well over 100 November 1983 103 mph 7 long jet did slow roll less 10 over deckl People cheering absolutely amazed landing next perfect right down em ployment drag chute help slow down roll-out can honestly say highlight modeling career Jims view first Nationals Ive ever attended head still buzzing activity saw trip car 31/2 hours During three days met modelers almost state country very friendly interesting give idea just big contest 1200 officially registered participants opening day Sunday probably other people registering during week Most people several airplanes plane made least four flights contestants entered several categories So can see quite few planes flying during week 270 contestants just flying gliders flew over 2000 flights Thats com petition 87 contestants entered Helicopters own Wally Rodriguez Ron Diabola among com petition tough over 300 flights just Helicopters figures everything else also unbelievable Everywhere looked saw planes air LETS HANG IN THERE have another East Coast Nats 1 986 whenever lets keep foot door Westover AFB accomplish propose ginning 1984 hold Northeast Regional Meet continue year until again able have Nats Westover came out winner year regards both military Chicopee Chamber Commerce lets keep en thusiastic acceptance alive through annual repetition kind thing shall push Will help GEORGE WOOD WOODY CLAPP AMA 35491 1940-1983 District II particular aviation general lost dedicated air man fine gentleman July 22 1983 crash Woody Clapps full-scale Sopwith Triplane near home Allegany NY profound condolences Mrs Carolyn aapp Woodys host friends including es pecially fellow modelers Southern Tier Radio Society believe fol lowing message Mrs Clapp repro duced entirety STARS-DUST newsletter Woodys club elo quently expresses grief us feel deep sadness duty report Woody Clapp passed away Fri day July 22 1983 died crash involv ing full-scale Sopwith Triplane came home work conditions per fect flying readied Triplane fly ing Taking off soon flying usual outstanding skill inexplicably engine sputtered coughed Flames erupted engine-cockpit area Tri plane ship immediately fell sky totally destroyed will no attempt eulogize evaluate time receive newsletter knew Woody well better did family friends ac quaintances STARS Im sure experi encing emotions feelings far beyond words describe could written time Goodbye Woody well miss you could have realized Remem brances Mrs Carolyn Clapp MAD VII seventh Model Aviation Day New York proclaimed Mayor Ed Koch marked August 6 1983 largest display ever model aircraft three-block area Rockefeller Plaza mid town New York City site upon peri meter skating rink presided over celebrated statue Prometheus seen national television Christmas season tree-lighting ceremonies August area major point interest vacationers parts USA MAD days consequently always great value hobby/sport model aviation PR point view Back home visitors folks local prominence such position better appre ciate needs eg flying site appeals modelers having experienced MAD presentation highlights its main theme safety wholesomeness aeromodeling JOHN KANAKOS AMA 52975 1913-1 983 As close District II report honor bid farewell friend credit sense word hobby aeromodeling like John have deep faith its worthiness people share unselfishly Ohn nsylvania Vignra III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice-Praidenta Joe Siben 36980 Volley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 irancte Pluharty 504 21st St Vienna Wv 26101 Corky Hail man S 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1S883 Frequsecy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Poarun CL Cincinnati OH 46239 Phone 513 542-4406 Sorry about last months report lack 36-hour days nine-day weeks finally caught up hope went Nats enjoyed yourselves VPS opinion best Nats last decade mosphere between categories events cordial interest cooperation work crew under Roman Polaski took can attitude toward anything asked Air Force Colonel Ayers top airmen line cooperative people Ive ever worked An example attitude generator quit RC Scale Site B went over try get started again airman simply watch off-duty came up after seeing problem said Ill get another within 10 minutes another generator hooked up runningand airman simply disap peared crowd spectators incident examples what made Nats special owe special thanks Colonel Ayers commanding officer Westover Air Force Base AMA Dis another John left us sunny morning Saturday August 6 1983 after having flown landed safely tethered RC Helicopter Model Aviation Day celebration Rockefeller Plaza John Star Performer upon occasion enough also arranged club Long Island Hover Lovers support event filling display tables dozens well-executed Helicopter models Life ended John Kanakos sunny morning among friends engaged promoting beloved model avia tion loving wife Fay family will miss fine gentleman away field profound sympathiesand thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKEDI trict AVP Ed Izzo great time District Ill Frequency Coordinator Jim Bearden sends following lists com mon carrier licenses District Ill adja cent states use Keep mind licensees necessarily active transmitters inclusion list doesnt necessarily mean cant used area Jim notes far has able determine new frequencies interference-free District III time Adjacent State Frequencies rict Ill TX 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 County Tompkins Duchess Rensselaer Suffolk Jefferson Onondaga B roome New York Rockcastle Grayson Jefferson Boyd Franklin Atlantic Salem Morris Cumberland Cape May Cherry Hill St Joseph2 Madison1 Marion1 NEW YORK No TX & 72OOMHz 1 02 1 34 1 421 542 94 1 50 2 58 1 62 2 78 1 86 KENTUCKY 1 1AO 1 1 A2 3 2 14 1 70 1 114 1 1 46 NEW JERSEY 1 1 30 1 1 42 1 1 42 1 1 46 1 1 54 1 162 INDIANA 1 O4t 1 08 1 20 1 64 MICHIGAN Grand/Traverse 1 1 04 Kent21 041AO MARYLAND Anne Arundel 11 42 PrInce Georges 21 46t 1 62 104 Model Aviation joh fl\ MdIAt 98 County Hamilton Butler Anyone out has encountered problems solutions let Jim know can share information rest district AMA District III Frequency Information OHIO TX No TX & 7200MHz 2 1 08 1 98 14 2 06 2 10 1 14 2 18 1 22 4 46 1 78 1 94 Cuyahoga 15 4 02 1 18 2 22 1 24 2 32 1 50 154 1 58 1 70 190 1 64 202 1 42 1 46 150 3 62 150 242 2 46 2 50 1500 1420 1120 1100 1060 Erie1 Summit8 Portage1 Medlna6 Morrow1 Trumbull1 PIke1 Montgomery 1 AShtabula 1 PhIladelphIa 9 ColumbIa Monroe Schuyklll FranklIn Erie Lackawanna 1 LehIgh1 PENNSYLVANIA 3 06 1 58 1 86 2 88 2 96 1 1 36 1 1 42 2 1 54 1 74 6 1 54 2 62 1 64 1 68 1 70 1 58 1 98 WEST VIRGINIA Campbell11 14 OhIo11 86 following Pittsburgh ARCS should selfexplanatory AMA members District Ill Subject District III Seminar Trim Talk Pattern Flying Demo cordially invited join other members District Ill buffet ban quet Holiday Inn Weirton WVRt 22 Three Springs Drive Saturday Octo ber 29 700 pm District Ill seminar will led District VP Dave Brown AVP Gene Shelkey discussion matters concerning District AMA will focal point question answer session addition Dave will present Trim Talk very informative RC flier Sunday 30th invited meet ARCS flying field just 20 min utes Motor Inn open flying Pattern flying demo Dave Brown Dave will help trim out ship like well give tips contest flying Gene Shelkey Miles Reed Mark Radcliff will demonstrate special flying techniques well Bring plane open flying 1000 am till noon 300 pm until dusk Motel accommodations have ar ranged group basis Single @ $2800 double @ $3500 per night secure room call 304 7235522 ask AMA Group Rate Accommodations Looking forward seeing Jerry Fink ARCS Secretary412 5618944 Dont confuse Pittsburgh seminar Salt Fork District Meeting far know still being planned February Delaware C Delrict ColumIrm land C North Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 AMA Council has accepted resig nation will place Howard Crispin Charlie Spear years election ballot Both individuals dedicated advancement AMA both have Council meetings very aware what has going District IV past five years Its going tough choice decide should represent remaining two years unex Cand3pired term would like take opportu Wayna Abernathy 9205upper Marlboro MO 20870 nity thank other district vice-presidents Bob Chenwine 205 Tioron d NawOort News VA 23808and members Council accepting Howard Criopin 811 Beaclwood Charlotteovilla VA 22901recommendations successors represent V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wlmingtorr 08 19809District IV John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Fallo Church VA 22042 e always agreed some Charlee Spear 283 Holly Lane Moclcsvlle NC 27028other vice-presidents ideas some FrequencyCocadlasesorprojects endorsed isnt name Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr. PavetteviSa NC 28301of game put forth ideas Phone Evening 9191 488-8988 believe idea right AMA try convince others right least end results collective thinking 14 dedicated individuals giving time improve protect sport love very much hobby has good have felt least could sure would around others en joy work within AMA protect advance feel very strongly other members Council feel way also dont always agree working hobby Support themgive ideas will appreciate column month probably hardest have ever write regret withdraw acceptance run election AMA President have also resign Vice-President resignation will effective December 31 1983 Below copy letter gave John Grigg Nominating Committee meeting held during Nats regretful decisions have ever make letter will explain Whats Happening District IV Rowan Aerornodelers Salisbury NC low picture sent Ralph Corelle copy ultralight landed clubs field Dear John regret must send letter resignation VP District IV withdraw acceptance run elec tion AMA President As Vice-President District IV have served five years capacity have thoroughly enjoyed minute hope have made some small contribution progress AMA during time next two half years will spending time outside United States some projects com pany dont feel would fair AMA members District IV con tinue VP will posi tion represent Council meetings make club visits would like suggest have Howard Crispin AVPs Dis trict IV complete term office balance 1983 making date resig nation August 31 1983 possible will continue VP until December 31 1983 time must have election appoint someone fill bal ance term Since election year some District VPs would too dificult add District IV ballot place Charlie Spear Howard Crispin candidates finish out term office 1984-85 sincerely hope Council members District IV understand reasons resignation purely because business obligations can attend did foresee year ago would happen As know have said times dont have time job right should get out let someone else John good luck election bid another term President AMA will support 100% believe best man job Til next monthDave still have couple columns write dont stop communicating Keep regrets newsletters coming least until Chuck December O5O November 1983 105 Modelers Northern Virginia Maryland might keep eyes open stolen RC model Andrew Benjamin 301 Roosevelt Ct NE Vienna VA 22180 Circus Hobbies Acro Knight stolen car front house has Rhom retracts ST G60 blue head Du-Bro MuffLAire muffler finished K&B Dark Blue Superpoxy yellow trim canopy aluminumcolored spinner modified have wing flaps receiver Futaba C-7 five 5T25 516 servos installed belly wing tips scraped up Watch stangers flying fieldsor some might want sell plane Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 0 Tenrestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12001 8790550 Associate Vica-Prsodwsts Greg Doe Rn 4 166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 JosephMicalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 70 Fifth So Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35t21 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd No 32 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Lurry Welth 5975 Wanerty Dr Jackson Ms 39206 Prequancy coordinator Burnis Fields 1096 Onrarlo Sc Jackoonoslie FL 32206 Phone Day 19041 388-8662 missed 1983 Nats missed good missed years Nats however0 little bit Nats given him after fact Juan Romero Pattern flier Fort Lauderdale FL didnt get go Nats secretary Carolyn McFerren called few weeks after Nats asked get Juan Nats hat next day Nats hat patch way Juans promotion party has transferred Tampa will general manager Marriott Hotel As August Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Melbourne FL has eight contests keeping Carl Wolfe club CD very busy other CDs can top number Tommy Friedman North Fulton Flying Circus club Atlanta GA area featured article RC hobbies August 1983 issue Robb Report magazine connoisseurs Its good article Worth looking up Orlando FL mid-August tried visit Kissimmee Valley Model Club RCACF club West Orange Sunfliers Club couldnt find first two visited Sunfliers spent some time RC World RC World Lee Painter Bill Sharpe president vice president broke ground sun shelter control tower field should finished well advance Tangerine fact construction should have started new road tennis courts swimming pool condos L1BVIU muon Sbuuumss g Texas college designed canard its maiden flight ed looped flew inverted first flight An excellent show Columbus/Ft Benning RC Flyers have new field decided have Grand Opening October 2 celebrate want public know everyone including TV press invited Illinois ana C Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 3141 487-1957 Aasocoata Vice-Presadesits Loren Hot W643 Hiti Brook Quincy IL 6301 William Kd4-. 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFartend 3404 Keithohire Way Lexington KY 40503 Raymond Meyers PG Box 243 Srnirhville MD 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Universicy City MO 63132 William 0 Snacley PG Boo 2B1Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Son 72 Varna ILGi 375 Pregnancy coordinator James Check 564 Grantehester St Lexington KY 40505 beginning flying season fraught rain foul weather Now reach dog days summer Sixers have beseiged day after day torrid heat little rain temperatures over 100 degrees have made weekly flying ses sions physical test engines flyers simple relaxed outdoor activ ity us seek hobby Maybe someone needs design compressor air conditioner models Underwoods enjoyed week New England prior Nats Bar Harbor area well coast south Boston produced sightseeing delight week Nats fantastic site weather local support competition community pro vided magical interplay develop out standing Nats cooperation provided Walt Throne Pattern fliers Adam Sattler Pylon group made possibfe accommodate 100 Scale RCers thrill having couple thousand spectators ap plaud cheer Indoor Scale flights see ing 150 fine Scale models gathered static judging made long hours worthwhile twelve hour days put wife headed souvenir sales booth rewarded wonderful sales record missed Nats year missed great experi ence rushed home ready ourselves Scale Team Selection Louisville August 12 13 14th District VI can proud event E P Tom Sawyer State Parks director Rita Strasburg great help provided needs Tom Sawyer Mod eling Association grounds excellent shape Southern Indiana RC Modelers Skyliners CL group provided able help CD Dale Arvin set up excellent accom modations managed see weather enjoyable judges CL Bert Dugan Andy Sheber Lew McFarland RC judges Dave Abel John Guenther Art Arro Bill DeVerna team selected three-day compe tition Control Line Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhodes al ternate RC team includes Skip Mast Bob Underwood Steve Sauger Cliff Tacie alternate Cliff chosen team manager Dolly Wischer assis tant As mentioned prior columns held District VI meeting Thursday evening host Ramada Inn Motel Fortunately combined reception team selection members made up bulk people present great time $100 cash bar covered regret having chance meet Sixers area pleasant task occurred during meet Saturday opportunity present Jim Sears predecessor VP service award work hours time effort represented plaque Jim received Newsletters Kansas City area can look forward Indoor fun organized 106 Model Aviation Jeff Davis Sunflier put Pitta through paces RC World field Jim Wetmore tried keep video camera Shauii*4 andJeremy 7 Jeffs helpers U Lefty Walker another West Orange Sunflier Right Stuff model flvinq John Kerlo Tom Long Jeff Kerlo took first through third IRKS August Glider contest Kansas City Indoor Fliers Once month De cember through February sessions will held 3 pm 5 pm Saturdays Con tact Roger Schweder 913-648-4265 details Dave Cosby southeast Missouri comes report about Kansas City Heli copter Contest held KCRC Dave im pressed turn-out manner contest run Winners included Greg Sawyer Expert Dave Cosby Ad vanced Mark Been Beginners Dave also offers help anyone interested Heli copter work can contacted 314438-5683 using material way because has done beautiful job Because well done felt important let know minimum two months lead time required may blow due VP deadlines endI couldnt pass up piece Flypaper Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Bill Shubert editor piece identified way may assume its Little Known Facts Prop actually slang term derived full Latin word Propeller meaning breaks landing study props has going years dating back long before Wright Brothers Ancient Greeks first civilized peoples appreciate importance props discovered birds dont use much happened prop development next thousand years until early 1 900s pilot name Charles C Contact discovered props made con venient handles hand-starting aircraft en gines big innovation back days before electric starters pilots throughout world honored man saying name time engine started Early 1920s modelers discovered another new use propscutting fingers conservatives time predicted would beashort-lived fad however finger cutting has persisted 60 years has grown such widespread popularity just about modeler has tried least once Finally toward middle 20th century man could no longer figure out uses props scientists finally gave up invented jet Safe flight Bob winners KCRC Heli-Iowa igan eonta ,si copter contestVII DISTRICT REPORT KCCL News edited John Holliday comes notes trip Nats Too often hear about gripes know HQ would like know about people appreciate effort Evidently John got little late HQ staff person made point help him get set up dorm room after office closed several newsletters have gathered info about Great Race VIII unique event Sailplane cross-country attracted 23 teams representing 12 states Canada Switzerland team Ken Bates Ken Shaw Mike Mcintyre Kurt Emerling Mike Bak won SOARs event being team complete course Team time 3 hours 32 minutes Good News-Bad News Department receive pieces material asking events plugged column Prob lems space make such requests difficult fill counts As result must either selective pick unusual events greater problem occurs because often material much too late include case point will Kent Pyle Golden Valley RC Assoc provided some excellent photos material pro mote Open House Clinton MO area Newspaper articles public informa tion sheets included past years Kent really super job selling neat club project commended energy effort Unfortunately bad news because magazine dead lines material sent July could show up until now some weeks after 1983 event September ts entertained pub lic Open House range air planes flown way 1/3 scale AA Gliders Helicopters hope Kent wont angry Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Aiatant vice-President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapids IA 52402 Auocate Vice-Preaidessts Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 RusseI Knetoger 2625 C Shorowood elve Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 492a Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William ltohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St ioseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore t013 Dorsene Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132s Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frequency Coordinator PeOn Waters 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Coening 3131 437-4244 results District VIIs ef forts Scale competition major con tests summer EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY site FAI Scale Team Selection held August 12 13 14 This competition sponsored Na tional Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA picked RC Control Scale teams represent United States Paris France 1984 RC team comprised Skip Mast Royal Oak Ml flying well-known C-130 Hercules followed Bob Under wood St Louis MO Hiperbipe Steve Sauger Troy Ml new Stinson Tn- Motor Control Line team will represented Jeff Perez Lamed KS proven B-i 7 Mike Gretz Montezuma IA Zlin Akrobat Ron Sears Pontiac Ml PT-i 7 six fliers plus first alternate team chose Cliff Tacie Mt Clemens Ml Team Manager Cliff flying Spezio Tu-Holer also first al ternate RC team Ed Rhoades Cinnaminson NY flying Skyraider first alternate Control Line team should proudly noted Skip Steve Mike Ron Cliff District VII modelers Other modelers district participated Australia Graves Detroit Ml Bob Wischer Delafield WI also second alternate RC team Also Art Arro Ann Arbor Ml District VII VP Bert Dugan CIlo Ml attendance acting both static flying judges FAI Scale Team winners first second alternates standing behind two first place airplanes left right Bob Wiacher Cliff Tacie Steve Sauger Bob Under wood Skip Mast Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhoads Charlie Bauer November 1983 107 District VII modelers very successful Louisville also made very impressive showing Canadian Nats AMA Nats summer Skip Mast first Cliff Tacie second both Canadian FAI Scale Sport Scale events Canadian Control Line Scale event Ron Sears placed first Mike Wel shans Troy MI placed third AMA Nats held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts best Nats recent times superb weather super site might have among contributing factors Cliff Tacies first place win FAI Precision Scale third place finish RC Sport Scale Expert Bob Wischer placed second Precision Scale event Control Line Ron Sears placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second Sport Scale Ron Sears tied third Au stralia Graves Mike Weishans managed fifth place award three tenths point out third Another District VII entry event Dave Copeman flying ductedfan model Control Line traveled Ida Grove role AMA Safety Committee member saw seg ment flying Saturday afternoon IMAAs annual extravaganza very impressive managed very specific attention safety model airworthiness also flying procedures So attention during brief time watching three-way midair lost fa mous B29 expect news will treated appropriate specialists else trip marred slightly afternoon rain lost little Minnox camera sleep car night Sioux aty seat belt connectors sticking kidney Now heres hobby shop sign gives proper credit good old AMA Notice AMA logo bottom hobby shops Detroit area loyal AMA owner chain having served sev eral years Dis trict VP continuing serve agent AMA transactions illustrated affords local modelers unique place congregate particularly Saturday morn ings Support hobby shops gentswe need need Arkansas S Louisiana Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aocat0 Vic-PrmidenOs Sob Friedl 5512 Sciashmood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yle Or. Gariand TX 75042 Willam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak CL Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barxlesville OK 74003 6d Shearer 3416 David Dr Metaire LA 70003 Frequency Coeardinato Tom Blalveney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 MURPHY SAYS -- has no moving parts will probably break anyway jewel advice Always try plan ahead Remember wasnt raining Noah built Ark Proof wisdom pre-planning prompts compliment AMA District behalf AMA District VIII pat-onthe-back splendid job folks northeast USA District did hosting 1983 National Model Airplane Championships certainly finest Nats ever held compliment certainly valid because fine Nats have held District VIII Dallas Lake Charles Seguin own opin ion certainly valid since have person ally involved managing Nats year since 1950 since 33 years sincerely hope District VP Ed Izzo New Englanders worked him will accept hearty WELL DONE yall Thoughtful observation ee destruction crashing model airplane usually somewhere between mild Oops frantic Oh God get occasional letters old friend San Angelo TX Eldon Wilson al ways offers constructive thoughts future AMA aeromodeling Eldon writes because knows own concern just model aviation will serve communities both local national us individually Eldon feels same AMA should serve absolute maximum number members maximum number ways equally possible will always have competition flying since way improve product should also attend members directly terested competition flying Fun-Flys Fly-Ins very popular increase sure great step right direction Competition flying can intimidating thing beginner strictly sport flier Fun-Flys Fly-Ins offer timid self-conscious modeler chance bring models along just displayed proudly flying being judged Without tension competition Fun-Flys much happier affairs no going home loser Seeing value thinking Eldon Wilson suggests series state-by-state district-by-district Fly-A-Ramas organized Help remem ber has offered help Great idea above dove-tails some plan ning have tried promote AMA last 10 years Finally year Nats got start developing Nats com bined flying championship always annual convention interests en tire membership families Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters staff did notable job year getting Nats Westover AFB headed direction Baby steps sure right direc tion like idea expanded Nats demonstrations displays both commer cial special interest groups symposiums entertainment banquets picnics swap shops museum displays guest speakers just heck lot model airplane flying let us know will proud hear will try champion ideas youd like make sure Headquarters knows thinking write Vince Mankowski better still write us both because contacting someone paid administra tive staff interested contact ing contacting AMAS dedi cated volunteer about claim very thoughtful gesture National Free Flight Society arrived mail Don Hughes sent very nice letter membership card NFFS gracious gesture very wise move make us Council Types feel involved special interest groups problems Don letter membership card much appreciated appropriate since AMA association began cham pionship level Free Flight e3Os got medals trophies prove Thanks asked newsletters clubs District VIII now Ive gotta brag now coming in steady stream getting better time pat back newsletter editors Also thank personal notes often include wish could quote newsletters just isnt room Dont forget exchange other gosh sakes sure have some sort name address listed can write proud dang once awhile newsletter editor really rings bell Michael Wheat Pryor Creek RC Club did just August newsletter whole thing tongue-in-cheek points up sense humor youve gotta have happy modeler starts out First Annual Pryor Creek RC Heatstroke Sunfly Gar bage Bag Give-A-Way Quoting further During meeting clubs Contest Com mittee never really took place decided hardly anyone doing seri ous flying summer club contest order variety events bringout very serious flyer Events will include Climb Climb fastest out-of-sight declared winner Fewest Touch-and-Goes pilot getting three minutes make least number take-offs landings Duration winner makes fewest trips outhouse Other events include Dead Stick Take-Off Blind Mans Bluff Power Diver Mexican Jumping Bean Carry Inverted Transmitter Disaster Avoidance Entry fee Sunfly Used Air plane engine radio wheels etc must wrapped garbage bag will drawing garbage bags contestants draw own airplane thats tough luck Pryor Creek RC Attaboy Award will go flier brings big gest cooler full ice could miss having fun around bunch happy modeling nuts like hereby award Johnny Clemens Memorial Pat-On-The-Back Pryor Creek Okla homa RCCIub hottern you-know-what Dis trict VIII time year About shade around midnight cat fish coming up drink out birdbath Two Eds better Two hardest working unsung heros Nats year couple new108 Model Aviation found friends Ed Warren Dallas other Ed McCollough AMAs District XI Vice President have watched lot volunteer workers previous Nats never saw two guys team up much work work unglamorous type such carrying stacking sorting counting cleaning marking helping anything anyone wanted done after glory ap plause just enjoying being part something good 83 Nats pay~ got occasional cold drink course both characters ate sin fully ice cream goodies Friendlys Ice Cream Parlor after hours rea son mention super guys because big shots get glory attention no award called Super Flunky please know no Ed Warrens no Ed McColloughs Nats tables chairs boxes contest gear would have never gotten moved Super Nats would have never come off love admiration AMA dedicated volunteers Greatest event great NatsSoaring Glider Only have involved contest running can appreciate whop ping total 780 flights day indicative superlative kind meet icing-on-the-cake being presence some real pioneers model aviation Among Charlie Grant Joe Kovel Maxwell Bassett Henry Struck Sal Taibi Carl Goldberg Walt Good Leon Shulman meet dignified still further presence six past AMA presidents Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Patton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt As may know now name will AMA ballot office presi dent because own feeling feeling Nominating Committee membership should offered choice being offered choice now responsibility becomes yours cast vote ballots come out October Academy Model Aeronautics YOUR organization express yourself I club should show pride displaying club name logo ******ALL FOR NOW****** Colorado C Kansas S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ajesciete VICS#tddenss Geo Carson Box 2832 Cauper Wy Col Coo 8209 Linden Prairie villin KS 66208 Dick CrOwley 16413 8 Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ii, Mettsrts 429 Do8wood Grufoon NO 58237 Urn Rlcketon 516 5 Croudee Sioux FeIgn 50 67103 Fruqueney CooedMuter Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly Pt Deow Co 80220 Ptsoase Day 1303 761-5960 Ewning 303 7574082 Chicopee MA Nats will probably go down AMA history really fine Nats Entries up over recent years several events convention theme format well-received New England folks prepared gave District VP Ed Izzo Colonel Ayers Westover AFB Susanne Carrion Quality Inn Sales Director Chicopee Chamber Commerce Roman P0laski Pioneer Valley RC Club AMA HQ staff course 300 volunteer AMA members helped run whole affair deserve special thanks Its Reno NV 1984 Id bet sometime future Nats will return Westover AFB Chicopee MA time issue Model Aviation reaches AMA open house will also history couldnt work travel plans visit new building time hope future plans can include stopping Reston VA see National Center Aeromodeling Museum AMA Head quarters will proud justifiably have AMA member during time dramatic growth national organization Different topicbut important SAFETY new patch being developed chartered clubs Safety officers becoming evident clubs attend safety within ranks enjoying sport hobby safe sane way club has elected appointed safety officer coordinate safe practical suggestions follow youll surely want end year draws close new club officers stalled 1984 Paul Samaras Lakewood CO Jefco Fly ers suggests painting tips props contrasting bright color better visual reference Paul suggests AMA members has written manufacturers props suggest consider users products pre-paint second idea Paul newly appointed member National Safety Committee Three atta boys enthusiastic safety minded modeler behooves us make effort possible stay safe mod eling activities throughout year Casper troops have done again following report newly appointed AVP Gene Corson 1983 Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in May 28-29 1983 Third Annual Memorial Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in held Casper WY hosted Casper Airmodelers Association club tradition began year fly-in being dedicated individual hobby Rocky Mountain area pride 1983 event dedicated memo ry late Richard P Derry 1943-1 983 fly-in opened officially Saturday May 28 1000 am Civil Air Patrol Color Guard presented colors Na tional Anthem sung Fred Hildebrand President club read brief resume about Rick Derrys contributions mod el aviation minute silence observed weather perfect two days fun filled flying Temperatures 70s little wind clear skies total 31 entries 24 coming out-of-town fliers came Salt Lake City area Denver Colorado Springs other areas around Rocky Mountain area flying went smoothly everyone having good time honored have AMAs District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis tendance both days along IMAAs dis trict Vice-President Dale Alyea VicePresidents enjoyed fly-in its festivities Saturday evening informal banquet held Eagles hall main course fried chicken other dishes prepared club members wives banquet real success everyone getting chance talk show off scrapbooks other con tests recall things done during day past years entrants began second day western style breakfast field breakfast prepared Chuck Brannon November 1983 109 popular events Cajun Nationals Lafayette LA taking fuel refreshment stand Notice club logo back T-shirt K ARREN Dallas works fool head off Super Flunky Nets also flies Soaring Gliders Elec tric Power wife Karen club members assisting After breakfast flying started again 1000 am full size air planes skydivers again qualify awards entrants fly 1200 noon Sunday Peoples Choice trophy awarded Noal Hess Salt Lake City model Waco YKS-6 biplane Participants Choice awarded Olen Treanery Littleton CO second year row Olen flying Bryon Pitts put beautiful show aerobatics missed being us year would pleased have join us fun filled weekend next year District IX AMA members will electing vice-president also will vot ing AMA presidency fall will receiving information later time reason mention impor tant obligation privilege gear thinking early idea voting Watch candidate statements Model v/at/on magazine return ballots receive Let officers know support through votes Arizona fornia ii Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Assooate vice-Pesideins Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94595 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Avy. Orangenole CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenin AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rn B Box 51 Tucson AZ 65710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90309 Al Tuttle 417 Bhilani St Pukalani Maui HI 967BB Al WilliamsOn 445 Wesoby Chum Vista CA 92011 Frequency COOfliiflhtOV Hal Jackson 8286 Sanset Ave. amr Oaks CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-0003 Youll reading depth reports recently concluded National Model Plane Championships Chicopee MA Ill give None will able convey great years event Westover AFB commander bent over back wards accommodate modelers town welcomed us everywhere turned weather cooperated no rain high winds during week Qual ity Inn used headquarters literally gave us keys workshops displays symposia held atmosphere ex treme friendliness good everything good wed like put another Nats soon 1985 base com mander upon being advised hangars would make good Indoor site lights raised agreed raise also painted entire inside ceiling floor floor painted glistening white epoxy-type paint Really first class National Guard put airshow final weekend also lot military aircraft static display Thousands people came base view activ ities radio television coverage tremendous Geoff Styles really got medias attention Academy received countless dollars worth publicity sound en thused am feel best Nats Ive seen 30 years Ive attending held Council meeting following Nats few items Id like pass along As know now 1984 Nats will Reno United States also hosting FAI Control Line Championships 1984 elected hold Reno week preceding Nats Furthermore will waive entry fee Nats foreign competitors wish stay over fly Nats feel will give strong international flavor Control Line events Sanction fees contests will go $5 $10 1984 apply sanc tion before January 1 1984 will get $5 Apply early save RC Contest Board has fragmented now four boards existed separate rule-making boards now Pylon Helicopter Pattern Soaring Im currently naming people represent District X Dave Peltz will Soaring Contest Board Speaking Dave recently revealed de tails new glider hes testing new concepts has thermal detector has airspeed telemetry circuit features gyro stabilize roll axis Part research aimed making gyro sensitive enough used pitch axis also Al Tuttle AVP Hawaii reports activity slow did have visitor mainland Tony Valarioni son Perry model Al took flying field Al enjoys visitorslook him up get MauL Mike Lee AVP Phoenix says local chapter IMAA No 120 headed Ernie Prichard boasts 25 members now just love flying Quarter Scale creations fields just south Phoenix Mike goes say Central Ari zona Modelers Advisory Committee CAMAC has managed get governor Arizona declare October Model Aviation Month CAMAC formed representatives Phoenix area clubs serves central focal point modeling Phoenix October plan hold major modeling event five weekends month will run gamut fun-fly Pattern Mike goes say fly schoolyards should buzz nearby houses Besides being unsafe action gives modelers bum rap viewers opinion Theres chance AMA insurance might cover accident witnesses testify reck less flying Mike also says people very lax putting AMA numbers wing course fly competition have have lot sport fliers neglect displaying paid return visit Chapter 3 QSSA meeting Larry Jenno club presi dent invited back bunch avid builders fliers likes em big some models display looked like required balsa forest build finally made trip Salt Lake City visit club invited Intermount Silent Fliers Soaring group located Salt Lake club vice president Dick Jensen invited Dick also editor news letter Wind Dummy Dick met airport Allen McKay past president club him proceeded local restaurant met John Wilcox secretary Mike Forster club president great meal discussing various topics After meal Mike Allen drove sod farm flying site real beauty place fly drove slope site slope has two sides facing north south also happens direc tion wind usually blows really fan tastic slope site claim its best states meeting pleased see lot members another club area also show up belonged Utah State Aeromodelers USA showed great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions Jon Zeisloft member USA called heard going visit Soaring club asked bring Free Flight film Adrift Air did also showed well-received present lot old-timers cut teeth Free Flight film jogged long dormant memories spent night Dick Jensens house took airport early next morning certainly thank Dick club hospitality Dont forget support building fund drive Patches $10 lapel pins $5 Write want attend club meeting THERMALS! 110 Model Aviation pair Christen Eagles belonging Duane Williams Chuck Smith Casper rnjuai ness WLuu hits choice trophy Olean Treanery Pitts Partici pants Choice trophy Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AssaaojOO Vio.Pesegdnts Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Focasetlo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Son 58 Rn 1 Broadview MT 59018 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rivermood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatiie Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane NA 99208 Dick WickLine PD Son 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97601 chick Ynunq 29020 tnt Ann S Federal Any WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Maiv St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency coordinator Rooern SalcE 16439 SE HarE Fortland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 FLASHNW WINS NATS Well exactly far truth either Soaring four go bring back six trophies inluding Tom Brightbills fantastic win combined trophy Tom highest combined score three classes competition consider large turnout competitors Nats Soaring good conditions throughout compe tition Toms win impressive Congratulations Tom Bob Dodgson Dave Johnson Tom Nielsonwe proud represented great Soar ing area NW outdone RC types Paul Walker Kent WA flew way sec ond Precision Aerobatics Don McClave other CL entry NW took 16th Speed Chris Sackett North Burnaby BC took first Jet Speed third B Speed Congratulations Paul Dave Chris have proved quality competition area sec ond kind showing very small number contestants think what can Reno next year have turn out because talent herel Did everyone catch Nats RENO 84 Kevin Collins Strat-O-Bats said annual Power bash year includes Rubber Gliders will October 2 9 Check Key also said November 12 December 10 first two WEBS meets winter no word about Indoor times places yet Check Hawks S-OBs Seattle NorWesters Portland info Following pictures NW Region als Eugene Haystack 83 Madras news next month HAPPY FLYING NW Regionals Stunt Circle foreground two Combat circles background Speed circle asphalt right jeremy noias wnile anay vveaver gets reaayBob Oeci noiding Joe Toppers LARGE compete Randy wowed crowd Satur-plane What does see under water day unusual cartwheel landingsPerhaps remains old Haystack contests Haystack 83Haystack 83 Racing action NW Regionals Dave Green thought everything got Goodyear blimp make call NW Regionals Gary Lietzkie holding Bill Raser pre pares famous look other way taking off maneuver Haystack 83 Bob Oeck gets ready Note new channel markers antenna svelt person holding Qon Anderson long ago underwent multiple bypass surgery easier ways lose weight Haystack 83 November 1983 111 oume tunsers going preparea Tar practice NW Regionals vein nioerg runs up nis engine fins T4iU prior launch Haystack 83 Pilots lake Haystack 83 flOIPCC LUUIIOy S iIdIiSd ordFIuoIuerMvuryProc ty sort handful fly Haystack 83 Engel Pacific Hobbys neat logo tail Condor Haystack 83 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT DWHITT 176 Wall St Sta Naw York NY 100050 PROP WOBBLE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT See guy over there. squint ing models propeller Whats doing anyway Now hes turning prop bit. squinting again putting hex No no hex fact hes trying rid prop t prob lem . big problem . PROP WOBBLE YOUR props may guilty prop wob ble they robbing models forward thrust power gh thrust sometimes keep model flying - cases achieving maximum dur ation Wobble vibration can come four different areas propeller 1 One blade weighing other 2 The propeller shaft bent blade further forward other 3 The propeller shaft bent blade greater angle pitch other 4 One blade having area different area distribution hub tip before behind centerline Lets look various problems Weight Balance ultralight Indoor Duration models slight difference blade weights NOT cause prop wobble As models get heavier however smaller faster turning propellers needed out balance prop becomes problem fact such prop gas model absolutely dangerous slight crack can shatter put out eye 24 Sig Cub SRPSM Peanut Scale model propeller turning fast enough require balancing check spin prop wire sand evenly blade stops bottom An evenly balanced propeller doesnt have stop blades parallel ground - just slowly come stop NOT assume plastic ready-made propellers come balanced plastic props must checked out sanded until balance Bent Shafts Bent shafts cause prop wobble shaft can bent direction up down indicated above Case No2 side Case No 3 usually case combination both bent shaft can result bad land ing smash tree gymnasium wall prop should checked after flight such bend New Yorks BOB BENDER always brings good supply spare propeller shafts Peanuts Bostonians flying session becomes bent merely clips off replaces since believes next impossible straighten out perfect ly bent piece high grade music wire Beginners sometimes cement shaft securely propeller often hole through hub angle sources trouble also cause wobble shaft being bent Sometimes problem little everything Ive drawn prop Figure 1 above other drawings little small diameter conserve space page shows pro peller Indoor Stick model Outdoor SRPSM Note double bearing dampen vibration unwinding rubber motor Also note upper blade slanting ward lower blade slanting back dashed line centerline obviously prop cannot rotate properly through will recognize such situation hold model out front squint prop Hold model hand same time same hand pull rubber motor back bit prop doesnt flop around Now other hand turn prop vertical posi tion get fix center tip upper blade Okay Now turn prop half turn bottom blade top Does bottom blade come same place preceding blade Put few turns motor watch prop spins Watch top two tips coincide may difficult know blade ward Bend shaft let spin again Worse bent wrong way Bend again Better Keep until tips mesh Now look prop tip Fig 2 blades present nice X eye Figure 2 blade much greater angle other cockeyed ness worst wobble offender bend shaft until angle looks should also check problem side Figure 3 below shows what shaft bent side looks like blade pitch will pull way forward blade less cause such awkward rotation prop will lose thrust model will glide down As mentioned earlier problem very likely shaft bent up angle So d little time letting prop spin p squinting see blade follows other PERFECTLY -- mean perfectly Dont lazy Also re member may straight shaft loose prop hub spar angle hub spar shaft itself fault As style model becomes lighter. Indoor EZBs Novice Pennyplanes etc. off balance weight becomes very little no problem course cannot grossly out balance Bent shafts major prob lem lightweight models result ant shaking robs flying surfaces effectiveness fourth problem listed above shows up lightweight models Indoor pro pellers flexible ry good reason usually designed area front centerline behind purpose reduce speed climb model launched under high torque model would climb too quickly ceiling design factor used prop spinning fast greater area front spar causes prop blades open up increase pitch angle actually causing blades cause drag slow rotation well become less efficient element designed Indoor propellers obvious equal area distribution very important along equality blade spar flexibility So keep squinting might tough eyes good airplanes * * * * * * See next month p props lined up right ying will lot easier 112 Model Aviation 0 Fig 3 k _________________________ ___________________________________ Fig1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
August 1 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Chicopee MA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA l-IQ avail able approximately November 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting November should noted 14 Council members attendance pres ident did vote no ties broken attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Pres ident District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman chanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birming ham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scar borough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Joyce Hager executive secretary Gisele Jack son comptroller Guests Bev Wisniewski Nats Executive Committee Betty Stream District X AVP Louise Izzo meeting brought order 900 am President chaired meet ing 1 Introductory Remarks AMA Pres ident thanked Executive Council mem bers worked volunteers during Nats noted would new FAI Control Line Team Selection Committee Speed Team Race advised need Scale Team Selection Committee told possibility running 1984 Control Line World Championships back back same site 1 984 Nats Follow ing discussion latter approved unanimously Nats Basic Entry Fee waived foreign contestants 2 Minutes April 30 Executive Council meeting accepted amended concerning use headquarters rental space favor except District XI 3 Executive VP Report Included recommendation use headquarters rental space museum purposes report concerning cost insurance Bar rera museum collection details FAI ex penses recommendation support 1983 FAI General Conference being host ed National Aeronautic Association Los Angeles motion contribute $1000 NAA AMA support approved vote 9 3 favor except Districts III V X abstained Another motion rati fy Executive Directors decision approved President Execu tive Vice-President approved 12 1 District XI dissented 4 Committee Reports Nominations Chairman Fore man reported July 31 committee meeting noting cumbents nominated vice-presidency Districts V two candidates Presidency John Grigg John Clemens two District IV Howard Crispin Charles Spear two District IX Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda noted Chuck Foreman resigning December 31 1983 election District IV replacement would fill balance unexpired term B Noise Chairman Izzo reported noise tests successfully carried out RC Aerobatic Team Selection Finals June similar tests done FAI Masters contestants 83 Nats result experiences procedures fully developed October RC World Chain pionships Pensacola C Worker Recognition Chairman McGin nis reported good Nats meeting sponsors Carl Beth Goldberg concern ing details 0ward program would use funds investment program reward approximately six people per year based AMA selection criteria recom mendations first awards unsung heroes much good behind scenes work aeromodeling expected presented 1984 Continued page 101 Four students have selected co winners Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholar ships 1982 Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufac turing Company lost life 1980 Pitts Special biplane crashed during air show Glen always shown great concern young modelers encouraged educational pursuits Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund established suitable memorial supported friends industry Sig Manufacturing Company Admin istration fund handled Acad emy Model Aeronautics Any student AMA member has applied AMA Scholarship automatically considered Sig Schol arship Program basis modeling per formance financial need no set number winners year further formation please write AMA HO 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Attn Joyce Hager DAVID NAULT Lynn MA received $500 assist him Mechanical Engineering major University Rhode Island David attended English High School hometown graduated top 10% class member National Honor Society During high school years worked part-time large drug store earn money university education has always concerned commun ity has made study local govern ment operates modeling experience goes back several years has long list contest wins placements As member North Shore Model Association National Indoor Model Aircraft Society accumulated much experience lightweight aircraft competition Open class fliers David able place high contests 1976 through 1982 established sev eral AMA records Pennyplane addition likes fly Control Line planes sport also enjoys Outdoor Hand-Launched Gliders LEONARD ROZAMUS Hopewell VA also received $500 assist him Continued page 101 November 1983 97 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Synopsis-Executive Council Meeting Sig Scholarships AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld bPublic Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel JeremIah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith IN WASHINGTON STATE Flying Sits Success get flying site answers question Story Tn-Cities RC Club Richland Pasco/Kennewick area State Wash ington will provide clubs working flying site project solid information shows what right approach can ac complish Rosadell Nutley Field official ly opened April 16 1983 dedica tion ceremony honored late Mrs Rosadell Nutley leading proponent Kennewick Irrigation District Mr Nutley hand accept memorial plaque thanked club honor naming new model airport wifes name Under leadership George Vargo president Tn-Cities RC Club 1983 aggressive program launched get new field petition drafted pre sented City Kennewick asking permission fly model aircraft municipal airport Vista Field state agency turned down though club good support airport manager mayor city council Mayor Donald Kuhns Ken newick greatly interested seeing club access suitable piece land recom mended preparation new petition Kennewick Irrigation District KID property located Finley An area used World War II emergency landings now under control KID being used farmer lease basis After several meetings hobby explained insurance protection national organization described clubs needs identified KID Board stated felt project merit would have no objections model airport property long accommodation could reached farmer lessee Immediate contact made farmer ciub executive liked approach agreeable model air craft activity specified section property identified club hurdle cleared farmers needs clearly understood piece land staked fencing operations com menced four-strand barbed wire fence needed fencing party held get posts ground wire strung Although face-to-face contact farmer lessee order stray legal pathways club maintained constant contact county KID led interesting development club wanted sublease land would have necessary file short plat stipulated professional survey legal filing However farmer would grant easement le gality required would contract tween farmer club chosen route because cooperation lessee made possible $5 per year fee five acres Much physical labor needed funds raised pay supplies club members willing Local busi nesses responded well appeals cash total $450 contributed addi tion local utility company donated old telephone poles used parking areas several cable reels used picnic tables Work parties started field prepara tion included removal sage brush grading parking area runway site layout would include small control building seen photo 3/4 mile barbed wire strung keep cattle out humans Ground breaking March 12 1983 high level enthusiasm project made possible dedication held April 16 although very first plane took off paved runway April 9 1983 clubs lucky enough have wheeler-dealer Tn-Cities Club no exception Frank Hirsch known sales acquisition ability able contract preparation work gravelling paving 40 x 300-ft runway 10 x 100-ft pit area total price improvement came under $5000 Because unselfish ef forts hard work Frank given honor being first person fly off new runway club owes him great deal freely acknowledge Flyover space no problem make easier beginner pilots club cleared graded 125 feet overrun space end runway takes care short landings also roll-offs full five-year sublease sup port KID club has invested much time money effort new field Mr Nutley buddy box assisted Al Nichols first spectator make flight new airport Tn-Cities RC Club planned ahead applied tax-exempt status Wash ington State some time ago credit position saving large amounts materials bought field because did have pay state sales tax tax-exem Pt status also allowed inform local businesses donations could written off made outside support little easier ob tain club presently working through local attorney file application taxexemption federal level help financing member ship assessment approved club amounted $100 per membership distinction necessary between member membership because family member ships gave immediate buy ing power New members required pay $100 fee joining new Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation Mr Nutley receives memorial plaque club president George Vargo Bob Parazin looks general view Rosadell Nutley Field showing main runway pit area Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 ELECTION TIME Once again time has rolled around annual election officers time office President VP District VP District V VP District IX special election will held VP District IV due quite special circumstancethe resig nation Chuck Foreman effective Decem ber 31 due some very pressing business problems certainly going miss Chuck next year wish him very best business venture elections very important future AMA course quite important nominees Select man feel will best job AMA vote vote will have direct influence out come regardless candidates select delay returning ballot same day receive Make sure voice heard counted takes less time thing right explain did wrong fellow PAl SOARING WC seem 4-year win/lose cycle event 1977 gave us Skip Miller Soaring World Champion 1979 US team members faltered 1981 saw Dwight Holley regain title US 1983 again year though sent three very competitive fliers represent us Mark Smith best placed team member finishing respectable 7th place overall Alex Bower next best 19th place Don Edberg worst luck finish ing high 30s after breaking airplanes first two rounds situation virtu ally impossible recover lesson learned need adequate preparation Given lots lead time tend procrastinate Given short lead time tend toward getting right situation resolving pre paredness Perhaps can aid situation delaying team selection finals date near actual World Championship meet perhaps within 90 120 days time departure meet way can sure final team will ready having just recently flown aircraft team trials late team trial concept can have some very gross logistics problems providing selected team manager some big headaches FAI aspir ants regardless events fly drop line team selection repre sentative let him know feel about concept 1983 NATSCHICOPEE MASS best Nats ever Maybe best yetl Certainly Nats well attended well received resulting fewest problems Nats recent tory Cant say biggest being sur passed Dayton OH Nats 1976 Indoor site touted early having problems turned out best ever Although 60-foot ceiling height Air Force gone out make useable floor cleaned painted glistening epoxy paint determined wiring hanging lights too old withstand flexing involved pull ing lights up ceiling rewired 85 lights pulled up folks ultimate cooperation Helicopter has normal entry 15-20 85 turn out compete Horace Hagen obviously hands full running event managed get flights com pleted two days allotted Free Flight admittedly less best sites its events Homer Smith crew did usual fine job managing heard competitor lodged pro test because someone planted tree distinctly taller others reached out caught model pro testor given stout rope told go climb tree Control Line near pertect site very near main entrance flying area therefore becoming showcase spec tators entered Monday chief timer speed circle drafted innocent bystander assist timing Formula 40 Speed Two flights later look face worth million bucks discovered AMA President drafted stayed timed bunch flightsit funl Combat went quite smoothly thanks mainly efforts Bud Bodzioch well-qualified crew course flying Combat dodging badger holes ground can rather interesting RC Soaring largest entry major category Nats Picture trying run contest 255 entries Gene Shel key crew proved utilizing proper advance planning can done successfully first day alone put up 780 flights saw 11 airplanes air point surely record Only full cooperation contestants could have made work hat off con testants workers both NATS CONVENTION roaring success exactly well received did take advantage various demonstrations displays con vention concept sort trial balloon see well received idea would learned will apply knowledge next convention thing certainwe need better publicize schedule various activities will turn create interest convention concept does seem idea time has come OTHER NATS HIGHLIGHTS Nats gathering place people renew old friendships make new acquaint ances generally enjoy model aircraft least Nats outstanding point view meeting new people New Maxwell Bassett name out dis tant annals hobby Model viation magazine two months ago started rather complete story him timely cause Nats year deed great honor pleasure meet talk him still greater honor to present him certificate indicating induction AMA Hall Fame Joe Kovel too name model ing past becomes identifiable associated Charles H Grant great K-G Free Flight models early 30s Both Charles H Grant Joe Kovel Nats meet speak two gentlemen zenith great est Nats have ever attended NATS 1984 August 5 through 12 next year will find Nats Reno NV Control Line RC Aerobatics Pylon Scale events will held Stead Airport about 10 miles north Reno Free Flight will dry lake imme diately east Stead Airport site will rival Free Flight site US Six miles west Stead another lake bed planned Soaring activitites middle lake bed never goes quite dry mile half dry lake bed sur rounding water hole certainly ought make critical modeler happy 1985 up grabs have favorite location Nats write VP let him know Send copy Headquarters Nats Executive Committeethey have accept site before Executive Council OKs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday evening Nats held annual meeting prescribed laws discussed lots subjects ranging ne RC frequencies new headquarters building possibility oh nol future dues increase set mind easeno dues change 1984 Still have realistic consider what might occur beyond 1984 Again discussion turned subject carrying discount house advertisements Model Aviation magazine Two considerations must recognized 1We cannot refuse carry ads unless ready face legal suit restriction trade 2These same ads considered some ser vice membership allow modeler stretch hobby dollar Either way like K-Mart supermarkets discount selling stay Talking ProudTalking Progress *****LAkJLkJkAJkkiAkAiiAkAAkk November 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Hey kids lets talk safety minute. Carl Maroney AMA insurance expert says 1983 claims far involve flier sticking finger prop starting engine large size nylon plastic dark-colored prop can disas trous hard see running wont slow down after chopping severely Carl urges everybody preach using stick heavy gloves start engine An other important official AMA however claims isnt starting part causes problem claims needle valves made too close props todays modern big engines victim slashed care lessly reaching needle valve Until manufacturers begin help resolve di lemma thing can carry bottle white liquid paint stuff use erase typing paper mark tip prop white Liquid Paper paint dries instantly shows up good prop churning word fliers Keep fingersout props kids. Charles Logg Bernardsville NJ writes Can have list AMA Chartered Clubs New jersey Can highlight Soaring ones know address rubberband-powered clubs NJ Im sending Charles / 4 important husband wife team flying Control Line Scale 83 Nats Mike Doris Gretz Montezuma IA shown Fairchild Trainer Mike won 1st 78 Lake Charles Nats 2nd Lin coln 79 placed high year Doris pits husbandthats wins much Mr Mrs Australia Fran Graves Detroit Ml standing friend Jeffrey Perez holding Control Line Scale plane Jeff won 1st FAI CL Scale 83 Nats 8th world Kiev last year Fran Australia have happily married 17 years Have ever heard IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Associa tion group responsible adult RC fli ers enjoy making large scale model air planes powering larger usual engines very safety conscious have developed strict rules flying Last week held annual bash Ida Grove Iowa Darlo Brisighella Oak Creek WI holding popular Starduster II model plane Darlo leaders IMAA group very safety oriented Don Godfrey Binghamton NY organization presi dent Les Hard editor fine mag azine Dario Don Les together others have brought IMAA long way short time three have appointed Advisory Board AMA Safety Coin m ittee way have delicate subject bring up hope nobody gets mad about 1983 Nats Massachusetts quite successful Occasionally over past three years rumblings have heardthe Nats entry fees too high fliers participate Some people simply cannot afford enter fly other hand may mis taken Maybe entry fee important Question Would people have tended Nats flown entry fees lower have feeling about want fill out enclosed poll mail poll responses will forwarded Nats Executive Committee makes annual recommendation AMA Executive Council Now time respond questionnaire Fill out mail Would lesser entry fee made up fliers Didpeople stay home because could afford en try fee Nobody clairvoyant Nobody mind reader have opinioncome forward now heard promised Helen Olsen St Louis MO would recommend family plan Nats officials con sideration 2nd 3rd members same family get reduced rate enter Nats Does make sense Currently fee $35 basic $3 FF event $5 extra CL event CL Precision Aerobatics $1 2 After $35 basic fee RC event $12 repeat poll reply will warded proper Nats officials have opinion mail NATS POLL Entry Fee too high doesnt matter entry fee less II would have gone year II agree Helen Olsen feel should Family P1 entry fee Et ft YES NO YES NO What Entry Fee recommend what Family Plan recommend Its AMA Nats Sign name address AMA number MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 100 Model Aviation II Pictured happy family Remi deLapparent flew Paris France par ticipate 83 Nats Remis twin boys did great Xavier captured FIRST Sr Hand Launch Glider Bruno got FIRST Sr A-2 Glider Remi commercial pilot Air France Airlines took 7 10 mm come Massachusetts Europe entire family liad great time 83 Nationals Shown Valerie Marielle Papa Remi Xavier Bruno Mama Danielle behind pretty girl far right Cora Stevick Mars PA Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Renewal Time Again. October time year AMAS gigantic mass mailing takes place Thats notices regarding membership renewal following year mailed along ballots AMA annual election year cause reached all-time high over 87000 members mailing bigger ever should noted mailings made within four five day period sent First Class best surance delivery can time available before ballot mailing dead line November 25 Its huge effort costly has proved necessary through years order assure receipt maximum number members despite hun dreds address changes per month maximum potential voting response Unfortunately minority percentage 1525% members typically vote though thousands usually renew member ship voting AMAs Grand Opening. time members read great event will have held famous names will have attended shared celebration weeks before big effort underway display models related materials possible Well over hun dred models hung trees suspended roof structure Adding interest fact trees models rotate breeze air conditioning ducts shapes sizes models seen tiniest rub ber-powered Peanut Scale models larg est RC sailpianes age range models display go back 20s right up present Its awesome spectacular representation aeromodeling Pilots Pensacola. 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics scheduled October 10 through 15 Pensacola FL least 30 countries participating Chinese team however pulled out due politicsthey objected South African entry would have first time Chinese compete category world championships Aeromodeling world scene sub ject politics because teams fi nancially supported governments subject passport controls Thus no matter modelers themselves politic ally inclined sad fact sub ject whims governments Fortunately countries have affected Pensacola event blessed big entry including South America press time big contest offing stage set great competition Sig Scholarships Cant page 97 College William Mary Leonard earned 417 grade point average Hopewell High School named National Merit Scholar recognized Virginia Council Higher Education Excelling debating chess earned letters both tapped National Honor Society Beta Society 1981 Virginia Gover nors School Gifted science social studies awards given him high school Other activities included French club chess team student government captain Battle Brains team local TV quiz program still found time earn money education taking job McDonalds Restaurant also worked part-time Appomatox Library aide started modeling age 10 working way through plastic kits Free Flight Con trol Line 15 flying Radio Con trolled aircraft has active club member helping contests demon strations also worked club news letter current model aviation interests Scale Soaring Supplementing work William Mary gives guitar lessons coaches other students chemistry Two weekends month returns Hopewell works town library also finds time fly friends Mid-Virginia R/C Club THOMAS SZYMKOWSKI graduate Thornton Township High School received $500 help him Thornton Community College South Holland IL Tom top 7% class 616 plans pursue Engineering degree college senior year made National Honor Society won letter basketball also member Spanish club enjoying sports including baseball tennis captained Parks Board basketball team two years local league member AMA several years Tom accumulated wins RC Pattern mov ing up Novice Advanced flying midwest contests several states also did lot work promote model avia tion working several shows greater Chicago area really enjoys sport has made dedicated effort show others what constructive fun can gained model aviation greatest achievement up 1980 fourth place Pattern events Nats held Ohio says sport stay because has very im portant part life plans spend two years Thornton Community College apply ad mission either Purdue University Illinois NORMAN TIMBS JR awarded $500 has sent California Polytechnic State University majoring chanical Engineering Norman lives Northridge CA graduated Granada Hills High School 387 average has impressive list high school awards including scholastic athletic woodshop horticul tural president school High Fliers Club selected Honor Roll received two first place awards science projects enjoys manythings including bicycling YMCA membership played basket ball other sports model sailboats includ ing own designs kites designed two-meter sailplane flew TwoMeter World Cup keen photographer has several photos published variety magazines Norman has deeply involved model aviation 10 years has worked closely father projects greatest achievements October 1981 set four new AMA national records RC Sailpianes reaching altitude 3000 feet future years Norm would like qualify US FAI-F3B team fly international event congratulate winners wish well educational endeavors Academy Sig Manufacturing proud assist young men Exec Council Mtg Cant pg 97 D Safety no committee re port subject discussed later meeting based memo chairman Don Lowe concerning large models Noting chairman extremely busy considerable travel approved unani mously Jim McNeill chairman Lowe stay committee Presi dent also appointed Paul Samaras com m ittee E Safety Code Discussion Under woods suggestions clarification Control Line criteria air shows showed need better definition what de sired further considered next meeting F Film Chairman Byrne noted need new film based safety illustrate good perhaps bad practices general support concepts idea recommended further development 5 New Contest Boards Following dis cussion motion presented April 30 Council Meeting approved 12 1 District Xl dissenting replace current RC Contest Board four separate RC Boards Soaring Aerobatics Racing Helicopters effective January 11984 6 Contest Board Procedures need revision noted assure timely rule book publication possibility mak ing next rule book effective 1985 stead 1984 proposed make avail able 6-9 months advance instead 3-6 months late subject deferred next Council meeting give time consideration clarify Council vs Contest Board jurisdiction concerning pro cedural changes 7 Future Nats Sites possibility returning Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 3-4 years noted possibility Michigan site another Oklahoma also return Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago possibilities explored further 8 Museum Guidelines Brodersen advised Continued page 102 November 1983 101 Flying SitesCont page 98 funds going field improvements need ed approved club has adverse effect new enrollments fact just opposite has happened now club has new field Membership has already lumped 80 low 50 1982 So much argu ment people will spend moneythey will have sufficient reason can see positive benefits coming back What did Tn-Cities RC Club helped get field well way becoming model airport best tradition planned approach charted course under good leadership used tools dis posal including AMA book Getting Keeping Flying Sites used softsell meetings civic county people did get mad quit earlier flying site lost first requests turned down Above listened agen cies could help profited what heard April 16 1983 big day Members Nutley family came Seattle Radio TV coverage Exec Council Mtg Cont pg 107 meeting Detroit Art Institute offi cer resulting Acquisition Guidelines booklet given AMA Museum Cur ator need define AMA Museums status within AMA noted fur ther discussion come future meeting 9 Sanction Fees Following discussion need approved 12 1 District V dissenting increase sanction fees $5 $10 except Record Trials effective January 1 1984 also directed income additional fees would credit ed Competition Services Department improvement sanction services 10 Sanction Classification problem distance separation between AA AAA meets discussed no action taken noted problem working out between adjacent District contest coordinators Vice Presidents 11 FAI Proposals/RepresentatiOn Fol lowing discussion typically short notice involved learning about new proposals agreed consensus submit uS pro posal next meeting future propos als submitted year time nual FAI Bureau meeting spring approval Bureau publication soon possible thereafter preferably May 1 least six months notice avail able countries before voting nual December FAI meeting Noting need consistency continuity US representation FAI Grigg recommended current delegate George Buso continuing service official voting delegate appointment ap proved 9 4 Districts III V VIII X dis sented 12 IMAA Safety report AMA Safety committee member Don Lowe discussed need specific recom mendations noted agreed terrific An interview club presi dent aired day long radio station brought people out field see what going Other AMA mem bers chartered clubs Walla Walla Zillah invited came boost both numbers spirits Tn-Cities club half hour demonstra tion flights made buddy box ar rangement allowed non-flying members crowd try hand Radio Con trol very first flight after dedication made Mr Nutley under guidance Al Nichols Mr Nutley praised club its hard work industry especially pleased club chose say thank Kennewick Irrigation District naming field after late wife has club earned self lovely field work mem bers did neighbors press radio TV has made wonderful contribution local understanding model avia tion model aviators can Kennewick can hometown too Geoffrey Styles grateful thanks Wu ChinTnCities RC materials used story Pete Swift photographs Lowes report should sent IMAA presi dent Don Godfrey Brodersen should attend August IMAA annual meet ob serve behalf Council McNeill adadvised expected convene Safety Committee prior end Sep tem ber 13 Site Owner Newsletter Underwood noted intent discuss subject AMA PR Director Geoff Styles Council consideration next meeting 14 Day Memberships Following discussion recommendation against proposal approd October 82 Coun cil meeting AMA insurance broker approved 11 1 District III dissenting Exec VP abstaining rescind type membership 15 Consent Agenda Proposal pos sibility having non-controversial agenda items adopted single motion means expediting Council business proposed future meetings note such item receiving objection would transfer usual discussion debate agenda 16 Heavy Model Insurance noting insurance models over 55 pounds might available higher cost conflict AMAs Safety Code noted agreed consensus no action di rection would taken until AMA Safety Committee makes its recommendations con cerning IMAA safety guidelines models heavier 55 pounds 17 Grand Opening Budget budget unanimously approved including extra contingency allowance provide decora tions refreshments travel lodging Council members September 24-25 weekend 18 Museum Curator Budget unanimously approved compensate Curator rate $5000 per year contracted consultant basis year year also up $5000 per year museum expenses budgeted 19 Council Meeting Expense Allowance approved 9 3 V X dissenting VII abstaining car rental reimbursable bus taxi other commerical trans portation available timely basis car rental can serve three Council members up amount com mercial transportation cost 20 FAI Budget Allocation Grigg ap pointed committee chaired Izzo cluding Brodersen Underwood Brown Worth study subject presented Grigg Brodersen report next meeting 21 Self-Injury Report Headquarters insurance company reports discussed conclusion recommenda tions should relate realistically cause effect headquarters sugges tions first considered AMA Safety Commitee andlor Executive Council 22 AMA Cargo Vehicle clarified consensus Executive Director has authority sell expeditious sale recommended 23 FAI Award Expenses agreed unanimously travel expenses Dick Weber winner FAIs Penaud Award approved him attend FAI General Conference Los Angeles September order receive award person noted received award holding FAI records simultaneously else 24 Financial Services proposal banking institution offer financial services including loans no risk AMA ap proved further discussion next meeting 25 Airfoil Tournament Program proposal initiate promotional program based variations model design concept approved consideration next meeting 26 Personality Interviews specific proposal taping interviews noted Brodersen presented next meet ing 27 Awards Superior Service Award approved presentation AMA Grand Opening publicity withheld until afterward 28 Next Meeting November 5/6 ap proved Reston VA 8 2 vote Connecticut S Maine achonetto Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Hollistont MA 01746 Ajacciate Vics-Prenidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Osenas Folnom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 tton Krafft P0 Boo 1828 73 Heritage Lo. OuxburV MA 02332 Al NOnotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 000 Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinaooe George Wilson 318 Fisher 50. Waloole MA 02181 Its best Nationals thats ever held quote made times during after 1983 Nationals held 102 Model Aviation Westover Air Force Base extremely pleased attendance help furnished members District would unfair name individuals groups helped make Nats success am sure would Omit someone contri buted therefore say general Thanks everyone can proud results work time put endeavor pleased attendance 1000 contestants approximately 3000 model ing enthusiasts Estimates show Saturdays Sundays attendance over 40000 people discussions Col Ayers both military Chamber Com merce very pleased have hosted Nats have expressed desire host Nats again therefore will campaigning see can return Nats 1985 time announced Nats would held Westover article placed PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pi lots Assoc newsletter addressed concern possible lack sufficient circles test area facility quite pleased receive following letter Wynn Paul Secretary/Treasurer PAMPA members PAMPA wish thank efforts helping Control Line fliers obtain superb site Westover 1983 Nationals Both official practice sites probably finest Ive seen since 1971 understand instru mental keeping end runway Precision Aerobatics circles located certainly needed circles view fact site Philadelphia has lost next years World Champion ships think Westover would great place provided sufficient lodging available Once again thanks work consideration Control Line fliers 1983 Nationals Thursday during Nats week held District meeting time suggested following two activities considered 1 hold symposium-type District meeting spring 1984 2 Organ ize hold regional championships Dis trict would include events held Nats Both well received intend pursue will holding meeting latter part October time will soliciting help area clubs organ ize activities suggestions help will welcome During meeting presented Hall Fame Award Maxwell Bassett origi nator gas-powered model aircraft always idols pleasure meet him personally attendance meeting another idol mineCarl Gold berg Goldberg Models recall building Goldberg Indoor Stick called years ago presented Award Excellence Pioneer Valley Radio Control Club donated field test site installed large hospitality tent members out force helping possible way awarded Superior Service Award Roman Polaski president Pioneer Valley RC Club countless hours work make sure theeventshad proper manpower District entrants Nats several members placed high competi tion pleasure placing fourth Expert Stand-Off Scale well achieving highest flight points Scale conclusion Nats Execu tive Council Nominating Committee met nominated seek another term Vice President District I accepted little disappointed no other nom inees campaigning office can fun last time somewhat tied up bus iness commitments unable put forth effort required Thanks again District Dis trict II contributors making 1983 Nats best ever Flying Near Airports Careful New Jettey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 AMacato VicePrsielsnta Pete Bancyni 260S eroadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drescy 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Feequeccy Coordiea5v George Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS An East Coast Nats has much part life during past several years am sort numb point now great dream has really come true Others will cover spectacle issue much greater detail could within limited space far greater photographic skill nothing else however must now thank District II members con tributed much success 1983 Nats Westover AFB Chicopee MA wonderful people responded magnificently appeals support could devote entire column months months nothing acclaiming virtues heaping praise well-deserved modelers break down several well-defined highly regarded groups dues-paying AMA members Parish wit 1 came work 2 came watch 3 came both credit thesefoiks three groups spell su-p-p-o-r-tI Thats what asked thats what got! could cite name scores District Two-ers would doubt re sult inadvertent omission deserving supporters THE WAY WE WERE Westover AFB cover Nats objectively overbearing personal pride have decided share observations two Long Island modelers Anton Tony Ker chenko VP Long Island Flying Eagles Jim Bocckinfuso Exec Dir club quoted part fine club newsletter Eagles Nest As Tony saw can imagine over 1000 contestants flying form model aircraft date gathered place coupled hot sunny weather smooth paved runways youll get some idea what taking place Westover Air Base past week reported over 700 RC Soaring flights took place day during Soaring event guess saw flying day have seen couple years AMA Headquarters set up Quality Inn entire motel taken up sponsors films information centers sou venir shops just about everything else has model aviation entire courtyard taken up Scale models being judged time Over 145 models entered simply beautiful Once field able wander about will Because tre mendous size air field things really spread out guess least mile walk CL Combat area RC Pylon area crowds large very easy walk up flight lines get close look action CL Combat great Most guys come 15 20 planes leave very few piece Almost flight wound up mid-air collision would just pull engine off stick another plane ready another heat Great action times spectators CL Stunt things have really changed flying large ships55-60 wings 45-size engines Next stop CL Scale Scale ships beautiful P-38s B-25s Zeros P-47s rest RC Pylon difficult see simply because safety factor got good look models pits caught few heats models fly entire race knife-edge attitude really move As said hard see races what did see fast exciting course could go on have say Scale true interest planted myself right runway watched over 300 Scale flights What saw model jets flying well over 100 mph Rossi 81 ducted fans B-17 bomber over 10 wing kinds bi planes triplanes Cap 20s 21s war planes just about everything else two exceptional flights really got feet Byron P-Si did four-point rolls 50 feet over deck day sight model superb sound 24 4-bladed prop hard describe spoke owner pilot plane friendly anyone could model finished two weeks prior Nats running last looked scoreboard biggest thrill Jimmy myself would say specta tors come late Sunday morning about F-S Phantom jet 7 fuselage twin-ducted jets spectacular scale detail model has ever built rivet detail ship seemed hard believe anybody would risk flying model Well everyone watched Mr Tom Cook owner builder started engines taxied out runway took off As plane rotated retracts employed climbed up out sight ship did full power split S after coming out clouds well over 100 November 1983 103 mph 7 long jet did slow roll less 10 over deckl People cheering absolutely amazed landing next perfect right down em ployment drag chute help slow down roll-out can honestly say highlight modeling career Jims view first Nationals Ive ever attended head still buzzing activity saw trip car 31/2 hours During three days met modelers almost state country very friendly interesting give idea just big contest 1200 officially registered participants opening day Sunday probably other people registering during week Most people several airplanes plane made least four flights contestants entered several categories So can see quite few planes flying during week 270 contestants just flying gliders flew over 2000 flights Thats com petition 87 contestants entered Helicopters own Wally Rodriguez Ron Diabola among com petition tough over 300 flights just Helicopters figures everything else also unbelievable Everywhere looked saw planes air LETS HANG IN THERE have another East Coast Nats 1 986 whenever lets keep foot door Westover AFB accomplish propose ginning 1984 hold Northeast Regional Meet continue year until again able have Nats Westover came out winner year regards both military Chicopee Chamber Commerce lets keep en thusiastic acceptance alive through annual repetition kind thing shall push Will help GEORGE WOOD WOODY CLAPP AMA 35491 1940-1983 District II particular aviation general lost dedicated air man fine gentleman July 22 1983 crash Woody Clapps full-scale Sopwith Triplane near home Allegany NY profound condolences Mrs Carolyn aapp Woodys host friends including es pecially fellow modelers Southern Tier Radio Society believe fol lowing message Mrs Clapp repro duced entirety STARS-DUST newsletter Woodys club elo quently expresses grief us feel deep sadness duty report Woody Clapp passed away Fri day July 22 1983 died crash involv ing full-scale Sopwith Triplane came home work conditions per fect flying readied Triplane fly ing Taking off soon flying usual outstanding skill inexplicably engine sputtered coughed Flames erupted engine-cockpit area Tri plane ship immediately fell sky totally destroyed will no attempt eulogize evaluate time receive newsletter knew Woody well better did family friends ac quaintances STARS Im sure experi encing emotions feelings far beyond words describe could written time Goodbye Woody well miss you could have realized Remem brances Mrs Carolyn Clapp MAD VII seventh Model Aviation Day New York proclaimed Mayor Ed Koch marked August 6 1983 largest display ever model aircraft three-block area Rockefeller Plaza mid town New York City site upon peri meter skating rink presided over celebrated statue Prometheus seen national television Christmas season tree-lighting ceremonies August area major point interest vacationers parts USA MAD days consequently always great value hobby/sport model aviation PR point view Back home visitors folks local prominence such position better appre ciate needs eg flying site appeals modelers having experienced MAD presentation highlights its main theme safety wholesomeness aeromodeling JOHN KANAKOS AMA 52975 1913-1 983 As close District II report honor bid farewell friend credit sense word hobby aeromodeling like John have deep faith its worthiness people share unselfishly Ohn nsylvania Vignra III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice-Praidenta Joe Siben 36980 Volley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 irancte Pluharty 504 21st St Vienna Wv 26101 Corky Hail man S 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1S883 Frequsecy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Poarun CL Cincinnati OH 46239 Phone 513 542-4406 Sorry about last months report lack 36-hour days nine-day weeks finally caught up hope went Nats enjoyed yourselves VPS opinion best Nats last decade mosphere between categories events cordial interest cooperation work crew under Roman Polaski took can attitude toward anything asked Air Force Colonel Ayers top airmen line cooperative people Ive ever worked An example attitude generator quit RC Scale Site B went over try get started again airman simply watch off-duty came up after seeing problem said Ill get another within 10 minutes another generator hooked up runningand airman simply disap peared crowd spectators incident examples what made Nats special owe special thanks Colonel Ayers commanding officer Westover Air Force Base AMA Dis another John left us sunny morning Saturday August 6 1983 after having flown landed safely tethered RC Helicopter Model Aviation Day celebration Rockefeller Plaza John Star Performer upon occasion enough also arranged club Long Island Hover Lovers support event filling display tables dozens well-executed Helicopter models Life ended John Kanakos sunny morning among friends engaged promoting beloved model avia tion loving wife Fay family will miss fine gentleman away field profound sympathiesand thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKEDI trict AVP Ed Izzo great time District Ill Frequency Coordinator Jim Bearden sends following lists com mon carrier licenses District Ill adja cent states use Keep mind licensees necessarily active transmitters inclusion list doesnt necessarily mean cant used area Jim notes far has able determine new frequencies interference-free District III time Adjacent State Frequencies rict Ill TX 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 County Tompkins Duchess Rensselaer Suffolk Jefferson Onondaga B roome New York Rockcastle Grayson Jefferson Boyd Franklin Atlantic Salem Morris Cumberland Cape May Cherry Hill St Joseph2 Madison1 Marion1 NEW YORK No TX & 72OOMHz 1 02 1 34 1 421 542 94 1 50 2 58 1 62 2 78 1 86 KENTUCKY 1 1AO 1 1 A2 3 2 14 1 70 1 114 1 1 46 NEW JERSEY 1 1 30 1 1 42 1 1 42 1 1 46 1 1 54 1 162 INDIANA 1 O4t 1 08 1 20 1 64 MICHIGAN Grand/Traverse 1 1 04 Kent21 041AO MARYLAND Anne Arundel 11 42 PrInce Georges 21 46t 1 62 104 Model Aviation joh fl\ MdIAt 98 County Hamilton Butler Anyone out has encountered problems solutions let Jim know can share information rest district AMA District III Frequency Information OHIO TX No TX & 7200MHz 2 1 08 1 98 14 2 06 2 10 1 14 2 18 1 22 4 46 1 78 1 94 Cuyahoga 15 4 02 1 18 2 22 1 24 2 32 1 50 154 1 58 1 70 190 1 64 202 1 42 1 46 150 3 62 150 242 2 46 2 50 1500 1420 1120 1100 1060 Erie1 Summit8 Portage1 Medlna6 Morrow1 Trumbull1 PIke1 Montgomery 1 AShtabula 1 PhIladelphIa 9 ColumbIa Monroe Schuyklll FranklIn Erie Lackawanna 1 LehIgh1 PENNSYLVANIA 3 06 1 58 1 86 2 88 2 96 1 1 36 1 1 42 2 1 54 1 74 6 1 54 2 62 1 64 1 68 1 70 1 58 1 98 WEST VIRGINIA Campbell11 14 OhIo11 86 following Pittsburgh ARCS should selfexplanatory AMA members District Ill Subject District III Seminar Trim Talk Pattern Flying Demo cordially invited join other members District Ill buffet ban quet Holiday Inn Weirton WVRt 22 Three Springs Drive Saturday Octo ber 29 700 pm District Ill seminar will led District VP Dave Brown AVP Gene Shelkey discussion matters concerning District AMA will focal point question answer session addition Dave will present Trim Talk very informative RC flier Sunday 30th invited meet ARCS flying field just 20 min utes Motor Inn open flying Pattern flying demo Dave Brown Dave will help trim out ship like well give tips contest flying Gene Shelkey Miles Reed Mark Radcliff will demonstrate special flying techniques well Bring plane open flying 1000 am till noon 300 pm until dusk Motel accommodations have ar ranged group basis Single @ $2800 double @ $3500 per night secure room call 304 7235522 ask AMA Group Rate Accommodations Looking forward seeing Jerry Fink ARCS Secretary412 5618944 Dont confuse Pittsburgh seminar Salt Fork District Meeting far know still being planned February Delaware C Delrict ColumIrm land C North Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 AMA Council has accepted resig nation will place Howard Crispin Charlie Spear years election ballot Both individuals dedicated advancement AMA both have Council meetings very aware what has going District IV past five years Its going tough choice decide should represent remaining two years unex Cand3pired term would like take opportu Wayna Abernathy 9205upper Marlboro MO 20870 nity thank other district vice-presidents Bob Chenwine 205 Tioron d NawOort News VA 23808and members Council accepting Howard Criopin 811 Beaclwood Charlotteovilla VA 22901recommendations successors represent V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wlmingtorr 08 19809District IV John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Fallo Church VA 22042 e always agreed some Charlee Spear 283 Holly Lane Moclcsvlle NC 27028other vice-presidents ideas some FrequencyCocadlasesorprojects endorsed isnt name Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr. PavetteviSa NC 28301of game put forth ideas Phone Evening 9191 488-8988 believe idea right AMA try convince others right least end results collective thinking 14 dedicated individuals giving time improve protect sport love very much hobby has good have felt least could sure would around others en joy work within AMA protect advance feel very strongly other members Council feel way also dont always agree working hobby Support themgive ideas will appreciate column month probably hardest have ever write regret withdraw acceptance run election AMA President have also resign Vice-President resignation will effective December 31 1983 Below copy letter gave John Grigg Nominating Committee meeting held during Nats regretful decisions have ever make letter will explain Whats Happening District IV Rowan Aerornodelers Salisbury NC low picture sent Ralph Corelle copy ultralight landed clubs field Dear John regret must send letter resignation VP District IV withdraw acceptance run elec tion AMA President As Vice-President District IV have served five years capacity have thoroughly enjoyed minute hope have made some small contribution progress AMA during time next two half years will spending time outside United States some projects com pany dont feel would fair AMA members District IV con tinue VP will posi tion represent Council meetings make club visits would like suggest have Howard Crispin AVPs Dis trict IV complete term office balance 1983 making date resig nation August 31 1983 possible will continue VP until December 31 1983 time must have election appoint someone fill bal ance term Since election year some District VPs would too dificult add District IV ballot place Charlie Spear Howard Crispin candidates finish out term office 1984-85 sincerely hope Council members District IV understand reasons resignation purely because business obligations can attend did foresee year ago would happen As know have said times dont have time job right should get out let someone else John good luck election bid another term President AMA will support 100% believe best man job Til next monthDave still have couple columns write dont stop communicating Keep regrets newsletters coming least until Chuck December O5O November 1983 105 Modelers Northern Virginia Maryland might keep eyes open stolen RC model Andrew Benjamin 301 Roosevelt Ct NE Vienna VA 22180 Circus Hobbies Acro Knight stolen car front house has Rhom retracts ST G60 blue head Du-Bro MuffLAire muffler finished K&B Dark Blue Superpoxy yellow trim canopy aluminumcolored spinner modified have wing flaps receiver Futaba C-7 five 5T25 516 servos installed belly wing tips scraped up Watch stangers flying fieldsor some might want sell plane Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 0 Tenrestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12001 8790550 Associate Vica-Prsodwsts Greg Doe Rn 4 166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 JosephMicalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 70 Fifth So Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35t21 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd No 32 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Lurry Welth 5975 Wanerty Dr Jackson Ms 39206 Prequancy coordinator Burnis Fields 1096 Onrarlo Sc Jackoonoslie FL 32206 Phone Day 19041 388-8662 missed 1983 Nats missed good missed years Nats however0 little bit Nats given him after fact Juan Romero Pattern flier Fort Lauderdale FL didnt get go Nats secretary Carolyn McFerren called few weeks after Nats asked get Juan Nats hat next day Nats hat patch way Juans promotion party has transferred Tampa will general manager Marriott Hotel As August Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Melbourne FL has eight contests keeping Carl Wolfe club CD very busy other CDs can top number Tommy Friedman North Fulton Flying Circus club Atlanta GA area featured article RC hobbies August 1983 issue Robb Report magazine connoisseurs Its good article Worth looking up Orlando FL mid-August tried visit Kissimmee Valley Model Club RCACF club West Orange Sunfliers Club couldnt find first two visited Sunfliers spent some time RC World RC World Lee Painter Bill Sharpe president vice president broke ground sun shelter control tower field should finished well advance Tangerine fact construction should have started new road tennis courts swimming pool condos L1BVIU muon Sbuuumss g Texas college designed canard its maiden flight ed looped flew inverted first flight An excellent show Columbus/Ft Benning RC Flyers have new field decided have Grand Opening October 2 celebrate want public know everyone including TV press invited Illinois ana C Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 3141 487-1957 Aasocoata Vice-Presadesits Loren Hot W643 Hiti Brook Quincy IL 6301 William Kd4-. 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFartend 3404 Keithohire Way Lexington KY 40503 Raymond Meyers PG Box 243 Srnirhville MD 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Universicy City MO 63132 William 0 Snacley PG Boo 2B1Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Son 72 Varna ILGi 375 Pregnancy coordinator James Check 564 Grantehester St Lexington KY 40505 beginning flying season fraught rain foul weather Now reach dog days summer Sixers have beseiged day after day torrid heat little rain temperatures over 100 degrees have made weekly flying ses sions physical test engines flyers simple relaxed outdoor activ ity us seek hobby Maybe someone needs design compressor air conditioner models Underwoods enjoyed week New England prior Nats Bar Harbor area well coast south Boston produced sightseeing delight week Nats fantastic site weather local support competition community pro vided magical interplay develop out standing Nats cooperation provided Walt Throne Pattern fliers Adam Sattler Pylon group made possibfe accommodate 100 Scale RCers thrill having couple thousand spectators ap plaud cheer Indoor Scale flights see ing 150 fine Scale models gathered static judging made long hours worthwhile twelve hour days put wife headed souvenir sales booth rewarded wonderful sales record missed Nats year missed great experi ence rushed home ready ourselves Scale Team Selection Louisville August 12 13 14th District VI can proud event E P Tom Sawyer State Parks director Rita Strasburg great help provided needs Tom Sawyer Mod eling Association grounds excellent shape Southern Indiana RC Modelers Skyliners CL group provided able help CD Dale Arvin set up excellent accom modations managed see weather enjoyable judges CL Bert Dugan Andy Sheber Lew McFarland RC judges Dave Abel John Guenther Art Arro Bill DeVerna team selected three-day compe tition Control Line Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhodes al ternate RC team includes Skip Mast Bob Underwood Steve Sauger Cliff Tacie alternate Cliff chosen team manager Dolly Wischer assis tant As mentioned prior columns held District VI meeting Thursday evening host Ramada Inn Motel Fortunately combined reception team selection members made up bulk people present great time $100 cash bar covered regret having chance meet Sixers area pleasant task occurred during meet Saturday opportunity present Jim Sears predecessor VP service award work hours time effort represented plaque Jim received Newsletters Kansas City area can look forward Indoor fun organized 106 Model Aviation Jeff Davis Sunflier put Pitta through paces RC World field Jim Wetmore tried keep video camera Shauii*4 andJeremy 7 Jeffs helpers U Lefty Walker another West Orange Sunflier Right Stuff model flvinq John Kerlo Tom Long Jeff Kerlo took first through third IRKS August Glider contest Kansas City Indoor Fliers Once month De cember through February sessions will held 3 pm 5 pm Saturdays Con tact Roger Schweder 913-648-4265 details Dave Cosby southeast Missouri comes report about Kansas City Heli copter Contest held KCRC Dave im pressed turn-out manner contest run Winners included Greg Sawyer Expert Dave Cosby Ad vanced Mark Been Beginners Dave also offers help anyone interested Heli copter work can contacted 314438-5683 using material way because has done beautiful job Because well done felt important let know minimum two months lead time required may blow due VP deadlines endI couldnt pass up piece Flypaper Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Bill Shubert editor piece identified way may assume its Little Known Facts Prop actually slang term derived full Latin word Propeller meaning breaks landing study props has going years dating back long before Wright Brothers Ancient Greeks first civilized peoples appreciate importance props discovered birds dont use much happened prop development next thousand years until early 1 900s pilot name Charles C Contact discovered props made con venient handles hand-starting aircraft en gines big innovation back days before electric starters pilots throughout world honored man saying name time engine started Early 1920s modelers discovered another new use propscutting fingers conservatives time predicted would beashort-lived fad however finger cutting has persisted 60 years has grown such widespread popularity just about modeler has tried least once Finally toward middle 20th century man could no longer figure out uses props scientists finally gave up invented jet Safe flight Bob winners KCRC Heli-Iowa igan eonta ,si copter contestVII DISTRICT REPORT KCCL News edited John Holliday comes notes trip Nats Too often hear about gripes know HQ would like know about people appreciate effort Evidently John got little late HQ staff person made point help him get set up dorm room after office closed several newsletters have gathered info about Great Race VIII unique event Sailplane cross-country attracted 23 teams representing 12 states Canada Switzerland team Ken Bates Ken Shaw Mike Mcintyre Kurt Emerling Mike Bak won SOARs event being team complete course Team time 3 hours 32 minutes Good News-Bad News Department receive pieces material asking events plugged column Prob lems space make such requests difficult fill counts As result must either selective pick unusual events greater problem occurs because often material much too late include case point will Kent Pyle Golden Valley RC Assoc provided some excellent photos material pro mote Open House Clinton MO area Newspaper articles public informa tion sheets included past years Kent really super job selling neat club project commended energy effort Unfortunately bad news because magazine dead lines material sent July could show up until now some weeks after 1983 event September ts entertained pub lic Open House range air planes flown way 1/3 scale AA Gliders Helicopters hope Kent wont angry Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Aiatant vice-President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapids IA 52402 Auocate Vice-Preaidessts Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 RusseI Knetoger 2625 C Shorowood elve Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 492a Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William ltohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St ioseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore t013 Dorsene Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132s Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frequency Coordinator PeOn Waters 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Coening 3131 437-4244 results District VIIs ef forts Scale competition major con tests summer EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY site FAI Scale Team Selection held August 12 13 14 This competition sponsored Na tional Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA picked RC Control Scale teams represent United States Paris France 1984 RC team comprised Skip Mast Royal Oak Ml flying well-known C-130 Hercules followed Bob Under wood St Louis MO Hiperbipe Steve Sauger Troy Ml new Stinson Tn- Motor Control Line team will represented Jeff Perez Lamed KS proven B-i 7 Mike Gretz Montezuma IA Zlin Akrobat Ron Sears Pontiac Ml PT-i 7 six fliers plus first alternate team chose Cliff Tacie Mt Clemens Ml Team Manager Cliff flying Spezio Tu-Holer also first al ternate RC team Ed Rhoades Cinnaminson NY flying Skyraider first alternate Control Line team should proudly noted Skip Steve Mike Ron Cliff District VII modelers Other modelers district participated Australia Graves Detroit Ml Bob Wischer Delafield WI also second alternate RC team Also Art Arro Ann Arbor Ml District VII VP Bert Dugan CIlo Ml attendance acting both static flying judges FAI Scale Team winners first second alternates standing behind two first place airplanes left right Bob Wiacher Cliff Tacie Steve Sauger Bob Under wood Skip Mast Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhoads Charlie Bauer November 1983 107 District VII modelers very successful Louisville also made very impressive showing Canadian Nats AMA Nats summer Skip Mast first Cliff Tacie second both Canadian FAI Scale Sport Scale events Canadian Control Line Scale event Ron Sears placed first Mike Wel shans Troy MI placed third AMA Nats held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts best Nats recent times superb weather super site might have among contributing factors Cliff Tacies first place win FAI Precision Scale third place finish RC Sport Scale Expert Bob Wischer placed second Precision Scale event Control Line Ron Sears placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second Sport Scale Ron Sears tied third Au stralia Graves Mike Weishans managed fifth place award three tenths point out third Another District VII entry event Dave Copeman flying ductedfan model Control Line traveled Ida Grove role AMA Safety Committee member saw seg ment flying Saturday afternoon IMAAs annual extravaganza very impressive managed very specific attention safety model airworthiness also flying procedures So attention during brief time watching three-way midair lost fa mous B29 expect news will treated appropriate specialists else trip marred slightly afternoon rain lost little Minnox camera sleep car night Sioux aty seat belt connectors sticking kidney Now heres hobby shop sign gives proper credit good old AMA Notice AMA logo bottom hobby shops Detroit area loyal AMA owner chain having served sev eral years Dis trict VP continuing serve agent AMA transactions illustrated affords local modelers unique place congregate particularly Saturday morn ings Support hobby shops gentswe need need Arkansas S Louisiana Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aocat0 Vic-PrmidenOs Sob Friedl 5512 Sciashmood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yle Or. Gariand TX 75042 Willam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak CL Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barxlesville OK 74003 6d Shearer 3416 David Dr Metaire LA 70003 Frequency Coeardinato Tom Blalveney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 MURPHY SAYS -- has no moving parts will probably break anyway jewel advice Always try plan ahead Remember wasnt raining Noah built Ark Proof wisdom pre-planning prompts compliment AMA District behalf AMA District VIII pat-onthe-back splendid job folks northeast USA District did hosting 1983 National Model Airplane Championships certainly finest Nats ever held compliment certainly valid because fine Nats have held District VIII Dallas Lake Charles Seguin own opin ion certainly valid since have person ally involved managing Nats year since 1950 since 33 years sincerely hope District VP Ed Izzo New Englanders worked him will accept hearty WELL DONE yall Thoughtful observation ee destruction crashing model airplane usually somewhere between mild Oops frantic Oh God get occasional letters old friend San Angelo TX Eldon Wilson al ways offers constructive thoughts future AMA aeromodeling Eldon writes because knows own concern just model aviation will serve communities both local national us individually Eldon feels same AMA should serve absolute maximum number members maximum number ways equally possible will always have competition flying since way improve product should also attend members directly terested competition flying Fun-Flys Fly-Ins very popular increase sure great step right direction Competition flying can intimidating thing beginner strictly sport flier Fun-Flys Fly-Ins offer timid self-conscious modeler chance bring models along just displayed proudly flying being judged Without tension competition Fun-Flys much happier affairs no going home loser Seeing value thinking Eldon Wilson suggests series state-by-state district-by-district Fly-A-Ramas organized Help remem ber has offered help Great idea above dove-tails some plan ning have tried promote AMA last 10 years Finally year Nats got start developing Nats com bined flying championship always annual convention interests en tire membership families Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters staff did notable job year getting Nats Westover AFB headed direction Baby steps sure right direc tion like idea expanded Nats demonstrations displays both commer cial special interest groups symposiums entertainment banquets picnics swap shops museum displays guest speakers just heck lot model airplane flying let us know will proud hear will try champion ideas youd like make sure Headquarters knows thinking write Vince Mankowski better still write us both because contacting someone paid administra tive staff interested contact ing contacting AMAS dedi cated volunteer about claim very thoughtful gesture National Free Flight Society arrived mail Don Hughes sent very nice letter membership card NFFS gracious gesture very wise move make us Council Types feel involved special interest groups problems Don letter membership card much appreciated appropriate since AMA association began cham pionship level Free Flight e3Os got medals trophies prove Thanks asked newsletters clubs District VIII now Ive gotta brag now coming in steady stream getting better time pat back newsletter editors Also thank personal notes often include wish could quote newsletters just isnt room Dont forget exchange other gosh sakes sure have some sort name address listed can write proud dang once awhile newsletter editor really rings bell Michael Wheat Pryor Creek RC Club did just August newsletter whole thing tongue-in-cheek points up sense humor youve gotta have happy modeler starts out First Annual Pryor Creek RC Heatstroke Sunfly Gar bage Bag Give-A-Way Quoting further During meeting clubs Contest Com mittee never really took place decided hardly anyone doing seri ous flying summer club contest order variety events bringout very serious flyer Events will include Climb Climb fastest out-of-sight declared winner Fewest Touch-and-Goes pilot getting three minutes make least number take-offs landings Duration winner makes fewest trips outhouse Other events include Dead Stick Take-Off Blind Mans Bluff Power Diver Mexican Jumping Bean Carry Inverted Transmitter Disaster Avoidance Entry fee Sunfly Used Air plane engine radio wheels etc must wrapped garbage bag will drawing garbage bags contestants draw own airplane thats tough luck Pryor Creek RC Attaboy Award will go flier brings big gest cooler full ice could miss having fun around bunch happy modeling nuts like hereby award Johnny Clemens Memorial Pat-On-The-Back Pryor Creek Okla homa RCCIub hottern you-know-what Dis trict VIII time year About shade around midnight cat fish coming up drink out birdbath Two Eds better Two hardest working unsung heros Nats year couple new108 Model Aviation found friends Ed Warren Dallas other Ed McCollough AMAs District XI Vice President have watched lot volunteer workers previous Nats never saw two guys team up much work work unglamorous type such carrying stacking sorting counting cleaning marking helping anything anyone wanted done after glory ap plause just enjoying being part something good 83 Nats pay~ got occasional cold drink course both characters ate sin fully ice cream goodies Friendlys Ice Cream Parlor after hours rea son mention super guys because big shots get glory attention no award called Super Flunky please know no Ed Warrens no Ed McColloughs Nats tables chairs boxes contest gear would have never gotten moved Super Nats would have never come off love admiration AMA dedicated volunteers Greatest event great NatsSoaring Glider Only have involved contest running can appreciate whop ping total 780 flights day indicative superlative kind meet icing-on-the-cake being presence some real pioneers model aviation Among Charlie Grant Joe Kovel Maxwell Bassett Henry Struck Sal Taibi Carl Goldberg Walt Good Leon Shulman meet dignified still further presence six past AMA presidents Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Patton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt As may know now name will AMA ballot office presi dent because own feeling feeling Nominating Committee membership should offered choice being offered choice now responsibility becomes yours cast vote ballots come out October Academy Model Aeronautics YOUR organization express yourself I club should show pride displaying club name logo ******ALL FOR NOW****** Colorado C Kansas S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ajesciete VICS#tddenss Geo Carson Box 2832 Cauper Wy Col Coo 8209 Linden Prairie villin KS 66208 Dick CrOwley 16413 8 Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ii, Mettsrts 429 Do8wood Grufoon NO 58237 Urn Rlcketon 516 5 Croudee Sioux FeIgn 50 67103 Fruqueney CooedMuter Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly Pt Deow Co 80220 Ptsoase Day 1303 761-5960 Ewning 303 7574082 Chicopee MA Nats will probably go down AMA history really fine Nats Entries up over recent years several events convention theme format well-received New England folks prepared gave District VP Ed Izzo Colonel Ayers Westover AFB Susanne Carrion Quality Inn Sales Director Chicopee Chamber Commerce Roman P0laski Pioneer Valley RC Club AMA HQ staff course 300 volunteer AMA members helped run whole affair deserve special thanks Its Reno NV 1984 Id bet sometime future Nats will return Westover AFB Chicopee MA time issue Model Aviation reaches AMA open house will also history couldnt work travel plans visit new building time hope future plans can include stopping Reston VA see National Center Aeromodeling Museum AMA Head quarters will proud justifiably have AMA member during time dramatic growth national organization Different topicbut important SAFETY new patch being developed chartered clubs Safety officers becoming evident clubs attend safety within ranks enjoying sport hobby safe sane way club has elected appointed safety officer coordinate safe practical suggestions follow youll surely want end year draws close new club officers stalled 1984 Paul Samaras Lakewood CO Jefco Fly ers suggests painting tips props contrasting bright color better visual reference Paul suggests AMA members has written manufacturers props suggest consider users products pre-paint second idea Paul newly appointed member National Safety Committee Three atta boys enthusiastic safety minded modeler behooves us make effort possible stay safe mod eling activities throughout year Casper troops have done again following report newly appointed AVP Gene Corson 1983 Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in May 28-29 1983 Third Annual Memorial Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in held Casper WY hosted Casper Airmodelers Association club tradition began year fly-in being dedicated individual hobby Rocky Mountain area pride 1983 event dedicated memo ry late Richard P Derry 1943-1 983 fly-in opened officially Saturday May 28 1000 am Civil Air Patrol Color Guard presented colors Na tional Anthem sung Fred Hildebrand President club read brief resume about Rick Derrys contributions mod el aviation minute silence observed weather perfect two days fun filled flying Temperatures 70s little wind clear skies total 31 entries 24 coming out-of-town fliers came Salt Lake City area Denver Colorado Springs other areas around Rocky Mountain area flying went smoothly everyone having good time honored have AMAs District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis tendance both days along IMAAs dis trict Vice-President Dale Alyea VicePresidents enjoyed fly-in its festivities Saturday evening informal banquet held Eagles hall main course fried chicken other dishes prepared club members wives banquet real success everyone getting chance talk show off scrapbooks other con tests recall things done during day past years entrants began second day western style breakfast field breakfast prepared Chuck Brannon November 1983 109 popular events Cajun Nationals Lafayette LA taking fuel refreshment stand Notice club logo back T-shirt K ARREN Dallas works fool head off Super Flunky Nets also flies Soaring Gliders Elec tric Power wife Karen club members assisting After breakfast flying started again 1000 am full size air planes skydivers again qualify awards entrants fly 1200 noon Sunday Peoples Choice trophy awarded Noal Hess Salt Lake City model Waco YKS-6 biplane Participants Choice awarded Olen Treanery Littleton CO second year row Olen flying Bryon Pitts put beautiful show aerobatics missed being us year would pleased have join us fun filled weekend next year District IX AMA members will electing vice-president also will vot ing AMA presidency fall will receiving information later time reason mention impor tant obligation privilege gear thinking early idea voting Watch candidate statements Model v/at/on magazine return ballots receive Let officers know support through votes Arizona fornia ii Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Assooate vice-Pesideins Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94595 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Avy. Orangenole CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenin AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rn B Box 51 Tucson AZ 65710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90309 Al Tuttle 417 Bhilani St Pukalani Maui HI 967BB Al WilliamsOn 445 Wesoby Chum Vista CA 92011 Frequency COOfliiflhtOV Hal Jackson 8286 Sanset Ave. amr Oaks CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-0003 Youll reading depth reports recently concluded National Model Plane Championships Chicopee MA Ill give None will able convey great years event Westover AFB commander bent over back wards accommodate modelers town welcomed us everywhere turned weather cooperated no rain high winds during week Qual ity Inn used headquarters literally gave us keys workshops displays symposia held atmosphere ex treme friendliness good everything good wed like put another Nats soon 1985 base com mander upon being advised hangars would make good Indoor site lights raised agreed raise also painted entire inside ceiling floor floor painted glistening white epoxy-type paint Really first class National Guard put airshow final weekend also lot military aircraft static display Thousands people came base view activ ities radio television coverage tremendous Geoff Styles really got medias attention Academy received countless dollars worth publicity sound en thused am feel best Nats Ive seen 30 years Ive attending held Council meeting following Nats few items Id like pass along As know now 1984 Nats will Reno United States also hosting FAI Control Line Championships 1984 elected hold Reno week preceding Nats Furthermore will waive entry fee Nats foreign competitors wish stay over fly Nats feel will give strong international flavor Control Line events Sanction fees contests will go $5 $10 1984 apply sanc tion before January 1 1984 will get $5 Apply early save RC Contest Board has fragmented now four boards existed separate rule-making boards now Pylon Helicopter Pattern Soaring Im currently naming people represent District X Dave Peltz will Soaring Contest Board Speaking Dave recently revealed de tails new glider hes testing new concepts has thermal detector has airspeed telemetry circuit features gyro stabilize roll axis Part research aimed making gyro sensitive enough used pitch axis also Al Tuttle AVP Hawaii reports activity slow did have visitor mainland Tony Valarioni son Perry model Al took flying field Al enjoys visitorslook him up get MauL Mike Lee AVP Phoenix says local chapter IMAA No 120 headed Ernie Prichard boasts 25 members now just love flying Quarter Scale creations fields just south Phoenix Mike goes say Central Ari zona Modelers Advisory Committee CAMAC has managed get governor Arizona declare October Model Aviation Month CAMAC formed representatives Phoenix area clubs serves central focal point modeling Phoenix October plan hold major modeling event five weekends month will run gamut fun-fly Pattern Mike goes say fly schoolyards should buzz nearby houses Besides being unsafe action gives modelers bum rap viewers opinion Theres chance AMA insurance might cover accident witnesses testify reck less flying Mike also says people very lax putting AMA numbers wing course fly competition have have lot sport fliers neglect displaying paid return visit Chapter 3 QSSA meeting Larry Jenno club presi dent invited back bunch avid builders fliers likes em big some models display looked like required balsa forest build finally made trip Salt Lake City visit club invited Intermount Silent Fliers Soaring group located Salt Lake club vice president Dick Jensen invited Dick also editor news letter Wind Dummy Dick met airport Allen McKay past president club him proceeded local restaurant met John Wilcox secretary Mike Forster club president great meal discussing various topics After meal Mike Allen drove sod farm flying site real beauty place fly drove slope site slope has two sides facing north south also happens direc tion wind usually blows really fan tastic slope site claim its best states meeting pleased see lot members another club area also show up belonged Utah State Aeromodelers USA showed great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions Jon Zeisloft member USA called heard going visit Soaring club asked bring Free Flight film Adrift Air did also showed well-received present lot old-timers cut teeth Free Flight film jogged long dormant memories spent night Dick Jensens house took airport early next morning certainly thank Dick club hospitality Dont forget support building fund drive Patches $10 lapel pins $5 Write want attend club meeting THERMALS! 110 Model Aviation pair Christen Eagles belonging Duane Williams Chuck Smith Casper rnjuai ness WLuu hits choice trophy Olean Treanery Pitts Partici pants Choice trophy Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AssaaojOO Vio.Pesegdnts Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Focasetlo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Son 58 Rn 1 Broadview MT 59018 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rivermood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatiie Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane NA 99208 Dick WickLine PD Son 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97601 chick Ynunq 29020 tnt Ann S Federal Any WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Maiv St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency coordinator Rooern SalcE 16439 SE HarE Fortland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 FLASHNW WINS NATS Well exactly far truth either Soaring four go bring back six trophies inluding Tom Brightbills fantastic win combined trophy Tom highest combined score three classes competition consider large turnout competitors Nats Soaring good conditions throughout compe tition Toms win impressive Congratulations Tom Bob Dodgson Dave Johnson Tom Nielsonwe proud represented great Soar ing area NW outdone RC types Paul Walker Kent WA flew way sec ond Precision Aerobatics Don McClave other CL entry NW took 16th Speed Chris Sackett North Burnaby BC took first Jet Speed third B Speed Congratulations Paul Dave Chris have proved quality competition area sec ond kind showing very small number contestants think what can Reno next year have turn out because talent herel Did everyone catch Nats RENO 84 Kevin Collins Strat-O-Bats said annual Power bash year includes Rubber Gliders will October 2 9 Check Key also said November 12 December 10 first two WEBS meets winter no word about Indoor times places yet Check Hawks S-OBs Seattle NorWesters Portland info Following pictures NW Region als Eugene Haystack 83 Madras news next month HAPPY FLYING NW Regionals Stunt Circle foreground two Combat circles background Speed circle asphalt right jeremy noias wnile anay vveaver gets reaayBob Oeci noiding Joe Toppers LARGE compete Randy wowed crowd Satur-plane What does see under water day unusual cartwheel landingsPerhaps remains old Haystack contests Haystack 83Haystack 83 Racing action NW Regionals Dave Green thought everything got Goodyear blimp make call NW Regionals Gary Lietzkie holding Bill Raser pre pares famous look other way taking off maneuver Haystack 83 Bob Oeck gets ready Note new channel markers antenna svelt person holding Qon Anderson long ago underwent multiple bypass surgery easier ways lose weight Haystack 83 November 1983 111 oume tunsers going preparea Tar practice NW Regionals vein nioerg runs up nis engine fins T4iU prior launch Haystack 83 Pilots lake Haystack 83 flOIPCC LUUIIOy S iIdIiSd ordFIuoIuerMvuryProc ty sort handful fly Haystack 83 Engel Pacific Hobbys neat logo tail Condor Haystack 83 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT DWHITT 176 Wall St Sta Naw York NY 100050 PROP WOBBLE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT See guy over there. squint ing models propeller Whats doing anyway Now hes turning prop bit. squinting again putting hex No no hex fact hes trying rid prop t prob lem . big problem . PROP WOBBLE YOUR props may guilty prop wob ble they robbing models forward thrust power gh thrust sometimes keep model flying - cases achieving maximum dur ation Wobble vibration can come four different areas propeller 1 One blade weighing other 2 The propeller shaft bent blade further forward other 3 The propeller shaft bent blade greater angle pitch other 4 One blade having area different area distribution hub tip before behind centerline Lets look various problems Weight Balance ultralight Indoor Duration models slight difference blade weights NOT cause prop wobble As models get heavier however smaller faster turning propellers needed out balance prop becomes problem fact such prop gas model absolutely dangerous slight crack can shatter put out eye 24 Sig Cub SRPSM Peanut Scale model propeller turning fast enough require balancing check spin prop wire sand evenly blade stops bottom An evenly balanced propeller doesnt have stop blades parallel ground - just slowly come stop NOT assume plastic ready-made propellers come balanced plastic props must checked out sanded until balance Bent Shafts Bent shafts cause prop wobble shaft can bent direction up down indicated above Case No2 side Case No 3 usually case combination both bent shaft can result bad land ing smash tree gymnasium wall prop should checked after flight such bend New Yorks BOB BENDER always brings good supply spare propeller shafts Peanuts Bostonians flying session becomes bent merely clips off replaces since believes next impossible straighten out perfect ly bent piece high grade music wire Beginners sometimes cement shaft securely propeller often hole through hub angle sources trouble also cause wobble shaft being bent Sometimes problem little everything Ive drawn prop Figure 1 above other drawings little small diameter conserve space page shows pro peller Indoor Stick model Outdoor SRPSM Note double bearing dampen vibration unwinding rubber motor Also note upper blade slanting ward lower blade slanting back dashed line centerline obviously prop cannot rotate properly through will recognize such situation hold model out front squint prop Hold model hand same time same hand pull rubber motor back bit prop doesnt flop around Now other hand turn prop vertical posi tion get fix center tip upper blade Okay Now turn prop half turn bottom blade top Does bottom blade come same place preceding blade Put few turns motor watch prop spins Watch top two tips coincide may difficult know blade ward Bend shaft let spin again Worse bent wrong way Bend again Better Keep until tips mesh Now look prop tip Fig 2 blades present nice X eye Figure 2 blade much greater angle other cockeyed ness worst wobble offender bend shaft until angle looks should also check problem side Figure 3 below shows what shaft bent side looks like blade pitch will pull way forward blade less cause such awkward rotation prop will lose thrust model will glide down As mentioned earlier problem very likely shaft bent up angle So d little time letting prop spin p squinting see blade follows other PERFECTLY -- mean perfectly Dont lazy Also re member may straight shaft loose prop hub spar angle hub spar shaft itself fault As style model becomes lighter. Indoor EZBs Novice Pennyplanes etc. off balance weight becomes very little no problem course cannot grossly out balance Bent shafts major prob lem lightweight models result ant shaking robs flying surfaces effectiveness fourth problem listed above shows up lightweight models Indoor pro pellers flexible ry good reason usually designed area front centerline behind purpose reduce speed climb model launched under high torque model would climb too quickly ceiling design factor used prop spinning fast greater area front spar causes prop blades open up increase pitch angle actually causing blades cause drag slow rotation well become less efficient element designed Indoor propellers obvious equal area distribution very important along equality blade spar flexibility So keep squinting might tough eyes good airplanes * * * * * * See next month p props lined up right ying will lot easier 112 Model Aviation 0 Fig 3 k _________________________ ___________________________________ Fig1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
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August 1 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Chicopee MA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA l-IQ avail able approximately November 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting November should noted 14 Council members attendance pres ident did vote no ties broken attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Pres ident District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman chanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birming ham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scar borough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Joyce Hager executive secretary Gisele Jack son comptroller Guests Bev Wisniewski Nats Executive Committee Betty Stream District X AVP Louise Izzo meeting brought order 900 am President chaired meet ing 1 Introductory Remarks AMA Pres ident thanked Executive Council mem bers worked volunteers during Nats noted would new FAI Control Line Team Selection Committee Speed Team Race advised need Scale Team Selection Committee told possibility running 1984 Control Line World Championships back back same site 1 984 Nats Follow ing discussion latter approved unanimously Nats Basic Entry Fee waived foreign contestants 2 Minutes April 30 Executive Council meeting accepted amended concerning use headquarters rental space favor except District XI 3 Executive VP Report Included recommendation use headquarters rental space museum purposes report concerning cost insurance Bar rera museum collection details FAI ex penses recommendation support 1983 FAI General Conference being host ed National Aeronautic Association Los Angeles motion contribute $1000 NAA AMA support approved vote 9 3 favor except Districts III V X abstained Another motion rati fy Executive Directors decision approved President Execu tive Vice-President approved 12 1 District XI dissented 4 Committee Reports Nominations Chairman Fore man reported July 31 committee meeting noting cumbents nominated vice-presidency Districts V two candidates Presidency John Grigg John Clemens two District IV Howard Crispin Charles Spear two District IX Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda noted Chuck Foreman resigning December 31 1983 election District IV replacement would fill balance unexpired term B Noise Chairman Izzo reported noise tests successfully carried out RC Aerobatic Team Selection Finals June similar tests done FAI Masters contestants 83 Nats result experiences procedures fully developed October RC World Chain pionships Pensacola C Worker Recognition Chairman McGin nis reported good Nats meeting sponsors Carl Beth Goldberg concern ing details 0ward program would use funds investment program reward approximately six people per year based AMA selection criteria recom mendations first awards unsung heroes much good behind scenes work aeromodeling expected presented 1984 Continued page 101 Four students have selected co winners Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholar ships 1982 Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufac turing Company lost life 1980 Pitts Special biplane crashed during air show Glen always shown great concern young modelers encouraged educational pursuits Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund established suitable memorial supported friends industry Sig Manufacturing Company Admin istration fund handled Acad emy Model Aeronautics Any student AMA member has applied AMA Scholarship automatically considered Sig Schol arship Program basis modeling per formance financial need no set number winners year further formation please write AMA HO 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Attn Joyce Hager DAVID NAULT Lynn MA received $500 assist him Mechanical Engineering major University Rhode Island David attended English High School hometown graduated top 10% class member National Honor Society During high school years worked part-time large drug store earn money university education has always concerned commun ity has made study local govern ment operates modeling experience goes back several years has long list contest wins placements As member North Shore Model Association National Indoor Model Aircraft Society accumulated much experience lightweight aircraft competition Open class fliers David able place high contests 1976 through 1982 established sev eral AMA records Pennyplane addition likes fly Control Line planes sport also enjoys Outdoor Hand-Launched Gliders LEONARD ROZAMUS Hopewell VA also received $500 assist him Continued page 101 November 1983 97 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Synopsis-Executive Council Meeting Sig Scholarships AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld bPublic Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel JeremIah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith IN WASHINGTON STATE Flying Sits Success get flying site answers question Story Tn-Cities RC Club Richland Pasco/Kennewick area State Wash ington will provide clubs working flying site project solid information shows what right approach can ac complish Rosadell Nutley Field official ly opened April 16 1983 dedica tion ceremony honored late Mrs Rosadell Nutley leading proponent Kennewick Irrigation District Mr Nutley hand accept memorial plaque thanked club honor naming new model airport wifes name Under leadership George Vargo president Tn-Cities RC Club 1983 aggressive program launched get new field petition drafted pre sented City Kennewick asking permission fly model aircraft municipal airport Vista Field state agency turned down though club good support airport manager mayor city council Mayor Donald Kuhns Ken newick greatly interested seeing club access suitable piece land recom mended preparation new petition Kennewick Irrigation District KID property located Finley An area used World War II emergency landings now under control KID being used farmer lease basis After several meetings hobby explained insurance protection national organization described clubs needs identified KID Board stated felt project merit would have no objections model airport property long accommodation could reached farmer lessee Immediate contact made farmer ciub executive liked approach agreeable model air craft activity specified section property identified club hurdle cleared farmers needs clearly understood piece land staked fencing operations com menced four-strand barbed wire fence needed fencing party held get posts ground wire strung Although face-to-face contact farmer lessee order stray legal pathways club maintained constant contact county KID led interesting development club wanted sublease land would have necessary file short plat stipulated professional survey legal filing However farmer would grant easement le gality required would contract tween farmer club chosen route because cooperation lessee made possible $5 per year fee five acres Much physical labor needed funds raised pay supplies club members willing Local busi nesses responded well appeals cash total $450 contributed addi tion local utility company donated old telephone poles used parking areas several cable reels used picnic tables Work parties started field prepara tion included removal sage brush grading parking area runway site layout would include small control building seen photo 3/4 mile barbed wire strung keep cattle out humans Ground breaking March 12 1983 high level enthusiasm project made possible dedication held April 16 although very first plane took off paved runway April 9 1983 clubs lucky enough have wheeler-dealer Tn-Cities Club no exception Frank Hirsch known sales acquisition ability able contract preparation work gravelling paving 40 x 300-ft runway 10 x 100-ft pit area total price improvement came under $5000 Because unselfish ef forts hard work Frank given honor being first person fly off new runway club owes him great deal freely acknowledge Flyover space no problem make easier beginner pilots club cleared graded 125 feet overrun space end runway takes care short landings also roll-offs full five-year sublease sup port KID club has invested much time money effort new field Mr Nutley buddy box assisted Al Nichols first spectator make flight new airport Tn-Cities RC Club planned ahead applied tax-exempt status Wash ington State some time ago credit position saving large amounts materials bought field because did have pay state sales tax tax-exem Pt status also allowed inform local businesses donations could written off made outside support little easier ob tain club presently working through local attorney file application taxexemption federal level help financing member ship assessment approved club amounted $100 per membership distinction necessary between member membership because family member ships gave immediate buy ing power New members required pay $100 fee joining new Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation Mr Nutley receives memorial plaque club president George Vargo Bob Parazin looks general view Rosadell Nutley Field showing main runway pit area Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 ELECTION TIME Once again time has rolled around annual election officers time office President VP District VP District V VP District IX special election will held VP District IV due quite special circumstancethe resig nation Chuck Foreman effective Decem ber 31 due some very pressing business problems certainly going miss Chuck next year wish him very best business venture elections very important future AMA course quite important nominees Select man feel will best job AMA vote vote will have direct influence out come regardless candidates select delay returning ballot same day receive Make sure voice heard counted takes less time thing right explain did wrong fellow PAl SOARING WC seem 4-year win/lose cycle event 1977 gave us Skip Miller Soaring World Champion 1979 US team members faltered 1981 saw Dwight Holley regain title US 1983 again year though sent three very competitive fliers represent us Mark Smith best placed team member finishing respectable 7th place overall Alex Bower next best 19th place Don Edberg worst luck finish ing high 30s after breaking airplanes first two rounds situation virtu ally impossible recover lesson learned need adequate preparation Given lots lead time tend procrastinate Given short lead time tend toward getting right situation resolving pre paredness Perhaps can aid situation delaying team selection finals date near actual World Championship meet perhaps within 90 120 days time departure meet way can sure final team will ready having just recently flown aircraft team trials late team trial concept can have some very gross logistics problems providing selected team manager some big headaches FAI aspir ants regardless events fly drop line team selection repre sentative let him know feel about concept 1983 NATSCHICOPEE MASS best Nats ever Maybe best yetl Certainly Nats well attended well received resulting fewest problems Nats recent tory Cant say biggest being sur passed Dayton OH Nats 1976 Indoor site touted early having problems turned out best ever Although 60-foot ceiling height Air Force gone out make useable floor cleaned painted glistening epoxy paint determined wiring hanging lights too old withstand flexing involved pull ing lights up ceiling rewired 85 lights pulled up folks ultimate cooperation Helicopter has normal entry 15-20 85 turn out compete Horace Hagen obviously hands full running event managed get flights com pleted two days allotted Free Flight admittedly less best sites its events Homer Smith crew did usual fine job managing heard competitor lodged pro test because someone planted tree distinctly taller others reached out caught model pro testor given stout rope told go climb tree Control Line near pertect site very near main entrance flying area therefore becoming showcase spec tators entered Monday chief timer speed circle drafted innocent bystander assist timing Formula 40 Speed Two flights later look face worth million bucks discovered AMA President drafted stayed timed bunch flightsit funl Combat went quite smoothly thanks mainly efforts Bud Bodzioch well-qualified crew course flying Combat dodging badger holes ground can rather interesting RC Soaring largest entry major category Nats Picture trying run contest 255 entries Gene Shel key crew proved utilizing proper advance planning can done successfully first day alone put up 780 flights saw 11 airplanes air point surely record Only full cooperation contestants could have made work hat off con testants workers both NATS CONVENTION roaring success exactly well received did take advantage various demonstrations displays con vention concept sort trial balloon see well received idea would learned will apply knowledge next convention thing certainwe need better publicize schedule various activities will turn create interest convention concept does seem idea time has come OTHER NATS HIGHLIGHTS Nats gathering place people renew old friendships make new acquaint ances generally enjoy model aircraft least Nats outstanding point view meeting new people New Maxwell Bassett name out dis tant annals hobby Model viation magazine two months ago started rather complete story him timely cause Nats year deed great honor pleasure meet talk him still greater honor to present him certificate indicating induction AMA Hall Fame Joe Kovel too name model ing past becomes identifiable associated Charles H Grant great K-G Free Flight models early 30s Both Charles H Grant Joe Kovel Nats meet speak two gentlemen zenith great est Nats have ever attended NATS 1984 August 5 through 12 next year will find Nats Reno NV Control Line RC Aerobatics Pylon Scale events will held Stead Airport about 10 miles north Reno Free Flight will dry lake imme diately east Stead Airport site will rival Free Flight site US Six miles west Stead another lake bed planned Soaring activitites middle lake bed never goes quite dry mile half dry lake bed sur rounding water hole certainly ought make critical modeler happy 1985 up grabs have favorite location Nats write VP let him know Send copy Headquarters Nats Executive Committeethey have accept site before Executive Council OKs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday evening Nats held annual meeting prescribed laws discussed lots subjects ranging ne RC frequencies new headquarters building possibility oh nol future dues increase set mind easeno dues change 1984 Still have realistic consider what might occur beyond 1984 Again discussion turned subject carrying discount house advertisements Model Aviation magazine Two considerations must recognized 1We cannot refuse carry ads unless ready face legal suit restriction trade 2These same ads considered some ser vice membership allow modeler stretch hobby dollar Either way like K-Mart supermarkets discount selling stay Talking ProudTalking Progress *****LAkJLkJkAJkkiAkAiiAkAAkk November 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Hey kids lets talk safety minute. Carl Maroney AMA insurance expert says 1983 claims far involve flier sticking finger prop starting engine large size nylon plastic dark-colored prop can disas trous hard see running wont slow down after chopping severely Carl urges everybody preach using stick heavy gloves start engine An other important official AMA however claims isnt starting part causes problem claims needle valves made too close props todays modern big engines victim slashed care lessly reaching needle valve Until manufacturers begin help resolve di lemma thing can carry bottle white liquid paint stuff use erase typing paper mark tip prop white Liquid Paper paint dries instantly shows up good prop churning word fliers Keep fingersout props kids. Charles Logg Bernardsville NJ writes Can have list AMA Chartered Clubs New jersey Can highlight Soaring ones know address rubberband-powered clubs NJ Im sending Charles / 4 important husband wife team flying Control Line Scale 83 Nats Mike Doris Gretz Montezuma IA shown Fairchild Trainer Mike won 1st 78 Lake Charles Nats 2nd Lin coln 79 placed high year Doris pits husbandthats wins much Mr Mrs Australia Fran Graves Detroit Ml standing friend Jeffrey Perez holding Control Line Scale plane Jeff won 1st FAI CL Scale 83 Nats 8th world Kiev last year Fran Australia have happily married 17 years Have ever heard IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Associa tion group responsible adult RC fli ers enjoy making large scale model air planes powering larger usual engines very safety conscious have developed strict rules flying Last week held annual bash Ida Grove Iowa Darlo Brisighella Oak Creek WI holding popular Starduster II model plane Darlo leaders IMAA group very safety oriented Don Godfrey Binghamton NY organization presi dent Les Hard editor fine mag azine Dario Don Les together others have brought IMAA long way short time three have appointed Advisory Board AMA Safety Coin m ittee way have delicate subject bring up hope nobody gets mad about 1983 Nats Massachusetts quite successful Occasionally over past three years rumblings have heardthe Nats entry fees too high fliers participate Some people simply cannot afford enter fly other hand may mis taken Maybe entry fee important Question Would people have tended Nats flown entry fees lower have feeling about want fill out enclosed poll mail poll responses will forwarded Nats Executive Committee makes annual recommendation AMA Executive Council Now time respond questionnaire Fill out mail Would lesser entry fee made up fliers Didpeople stay home because could afford en try fee Nobody clairvoyant Nobody mind reader have opinioncome forward now heard promised Helen Olsen St Louis MO would recommend family plan Nats officials con sideration 2nd 3rd members same family get reduced rate enter Nats Does make sense Currently fee $35 basic $3 FF event $5 extra CL event CL Precision Aerobatics $1 2 After $35 basic fee RC event $12 repeat poll reply will warded proper Nats officials have opinion mail NATS POLL Entry Fee too high doesnt matter entry fee less II would have gone year II agree Helen Olsen feel should Family P1 entry fee Et ft YES NO YES NO What Entry Fee recommend what Family Plan recommend Its AMA Nats Sign name address AMA number MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 100 Model Aviation II Pictured happy family Remi deLapparent flew Paris France par ticipate 83 Nats Remis twin boys did great Xavier captured FIRST Sr Hand Launch Glider Bruno got FIRST Sr A-2 Glider Remi commercial pilot Air France Airlines took 7 10 mm come Massachusetts Europe entire family liad great time 83 Nationals Shown Valerie Marielle Papa Remi Xavier Bruno Mama Danielle behind pretty girl far right Cora Stevick Mars PA Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Renewal Time Again. October time year AMAS gigantic mass mailing takes place Thats notices regarding membership renewal following year mailed along ballots AMA annual election year cause reached all-time high over 87000 members mailing bigger ever should noted mailings made within four five day period sent First Class best surance delivery can time available before ballot mailing dead line November 25 Its huge effort costly has proved necessary through years order assure receipt maximum number members despite hun dreds address changes per month maximum potential voting response Unfortunately minority percentage 1525% members typically vote though thousands usually renew member ship voting AMAs Grand Opening. time members read great event will have held famous names will have attended shared celebration weeks before big effort underway display models related materials possible Well over hun dred models hung trees suspended roof structure Adding interest fact trees models rotate breeze air conditioning ducts shapes sizes models seen tiniest rub ber-powered Peanut Scale models larg est RC sailpianes age range models display go back 20s right up present Its awesome spectacular representation aeromodeling Pilots Pensacola. 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics scheduled October 10 through 15 Pensacola FL least 30 countries participating Chinese team however pulled out due politicsthey objected South African entry would have first time Chinese compete category world championships Aeromodeling world scene sub ject politics because teams fi nancially supported governments subject passport controls Thus no matter modelers themselves politic ally inclined sad fact sub ject whims governments Fortunately countries have affected Pensacola event blessed big entry including South America press time big contest offing stage set great competition Sig Scholarships Cant page 97 College William Mary Leonard earned 417 grade point average Hopewell High School named National Merit Scholar recognized Virginia Council Higher Education Excelling debating chess earned letters both tapped National Honor Society Beta Society 1981 Virginia Gover nors School Gifted science social studies awards given him high school Other activities included French club chess team student government captain Battle Brains team local TV quiz program still found time earn money education taking job McDonalds Restaurant also worked part-time Appomatox Library aide started modeling age 10 working way through plastic kits Free Flight Con trol Line 15 flying Radio Con trolled aircraft has active club member helping contests demon strations also worked club news letter current model aviation interests Scale Soaring Supplementing work William Mary gives guitar lessons coaches other students chemistry Two weekends month returns Hopewell works town library also finds time fly friends Mid-Virginia R/C Club THOMAS SZYMKOWSKI graduate Thornton Township High School received $500 help him Thornton Community College South Holland IL Tom top 7% class 616 plans pursue Engineering degree college senior year made National Honor Society won letter basketball also member Spanish club enjoying sports including baseball tennis captained Parks Board basketball team two years local league member AMA several years Tom accumulated wins RC Pattern mov ing up Novice Advanced flying midwest contests several states also did lot work promote model avia tion working several shows greater Chicago area really enjoys sport has made dedicated effort show others what constructive fun can gained model aviation greatest achievement up 1980 fourth place Pattern events Nats held Ohio says sport stay because has very im portant part life plans spend two years Thornton Community College apply ad mission either Purdue University Illinois NORMAN TIMBS JR awarded $500 has sent California Polytechnic State University majoring chanical Engineering Norman lives Northridge CA graduated Granada Hills High School 387 average has impressive list high school awards including scholastic athletic woodshop horticul tural president school High Fliers Club selected Honor Roll received two first place awards science projects enjoys manythings including bicycling YMCA membership played basket ball other sports model sailboats includ ing own designs kites designed two-meter sailplane flew TwoMeter World Cup keen photographer has several photos published variety magazines Norman has deeply involved model aviation 10 years has worked closely father projects greatest achievements October 1981 set four new AMA national records RC Sailpianes reaching altitude 3000 feet future years Norm would like qualify US FAI-F3B team fly international event congratulate winners wish well educational endeavors Academy Sig Manufacturing proud assist young men Exec Council Mtg Cant pg 97 D Safety no committee re port subject discussed later meeting based memo chairman Don Lowe concerning large models Noting chairman extremely busy considerable travel approved unani mously Jim McNeill chairman Lowe stay committee Presi dent also appointed Paul Samaras com m ittee E Safety Code Discussion Under woods suggestions clarification Control Line criteria air shows showed need better definition what de sired further considered next meeting F Film Chairman Byrne noted need new film based safety illustrate good perhaps bad practices general support concepts idea recommended further development 5 New Contest Boards Following dis cussion motion presented April 30 Council Meeting approved 12 1 District Xl dissenting replace current RC Contest Board four separate RC Boards Soaring Aerobatics Racing Helicopters effective January 11984 6 Contest Board Procedures need revision noted assure timely rule book publication possibility mak ing next rule book effective 1985 stead 1984 proposed make avail able 6-9 months advance instead 3-6 months late subject deferred next Council meeting give time consideration clarify Council vs Contest Board jurisdiction concerning pro cedural changes 7 Future Nats Sites possibility returning Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 3-4 years noted possibility Michigan site another Oklahoma also return Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago possibilities explored further 8 Museum Guidelines Brodersen advised Continued page 102 November 1983 101 Flying SitesCont page 98 funds going field improvements need ed approved club has adverse effect new enrollments fact just opposite has happened now club has new field Membership has already lumped 80 low 50 1982 So much argu ment people will spend moneythey will have sufficient reason can see positive benefits coming back What did Tn-Cities RC Club helped get field well way becoming model airport best tradition planned approach charted course under good leadership used tools dis posal including AMA book Getting Keeping Flying Sites used softsell meetings civic county people did get mad quit earlier flying site lost first requests turned down Above listened agen cies could help profited what heard April 16 1983 big day Members Nutley family came Seattle Radio TV coverage Exec Council Mtg Cont pg 107 meeting Detroit Art Institute offi cer resulting Acquisition Guidelines booklet given AMA Museum Cur ator need define AMA Museums status within AMA noted fur ther discussion come future meeting 9 Sanction Fees Following discussion need approved 12 1 District V dissenting increase sanction fees $5 $10 except Record Trials effective January 1 1984 also directed income additional fees would credit ed Competition Services Department improvement sanction services 10 Sanction Classification problem distance separation between AA AAA meets discussed no action taken noted problem working out between adjacent District contest coordinators Vice Presidents 11 FAI Proposals/RepresentatiOn Fol lowing discussion typically short notice involved learning about new proposals agreed consensus submit uS pro posal next meeting future propos als submitted year time nual FAI Bureau meeting spring approval Bureau publication soon possible thereafter preferably May 1 least six months notice avail able countries before voting nual December FAI meeting Noting need consistency continuity US representation FAI Grigg recommended current delegate George Buso continuing service official voting delegate appointment ap proved 9 4 Districts III V VIII X dis sented 12 IMAA Safety report AMA Safety committee member Don Lowe discussed need specific recom mendations noted agreed terrific An interview club presi dent aired day long radio station brought people out field see what going Other AMA mem bers chartered clubs Walla Walla Zillah invited came boost both numbers spirits Tn-Cities club half hour demonstra tion flights made buddy box ar rangement allowed non-flying members crowd try hand Radio Con trol very first flight after dedication made Mr Nutley under guidance Al Nichols Mr Nutley praised club its hard work industry especially pleased club chose say thank Kennewick Irrigation District naming field after late wife has club earned self lovely field work mem bers did neighbors press radio TV has made wonderful contribution local understanding model avia tion model aviators can Kennewick can hometown too Geoffrey Styles grateful thanks Wu ChinTnCities RC materials used story Pete Swift photographs Lowes report should sent IMAA presi dent Don Godfrey Brodersen should attend August IMAA annual meet ob serve behalf Council McNeill adadvised expected convene Safety Committee prior end Sep tem ber 13 Site Owner Newsletter Underwood noted intent discuss subject AMA PR Director Geoff Styles Council consideration next meeting 14 Day Memberships Following discussion recommendation against proposal approd October 82 Coun cil meeting AMA insurance broker approved 11 1 District III dissenting Exec VP abstaining rescind type membership 15 Consent Agenda Proposal pos sibility having non-controversial agenda items adopted single motion means expediting Council business proposed future meetings note such item receiving objection would transfer usual discussion debate agenda 16 Heavy Model Insurance noting insurance models over 55 pounds might available higher cost conflict AMAs Safety Code noted agreed consensus no action di rection would taken until AMA Safety Committee makes its recommendations con cerning IMAA safety guidelines models heavier 55 pounds 17 Grand Opening Budget budget unanimously approved including extra contingency allowance provide decora tions refreshments travel lodging Council members September 24-25 weekend 18 Museum Curator Budget unanimously approved compensate Curator rate $5000 per year contracted consultant basis year year also up $5000 per year museum expenses budgeted 19 Council Meeting Expense Allowance approved 9 3 V X dissenting VII abstaining car rental reimbursable bus taxi other commerical trans portation available timely basis car rental can serve three Council members up amount com mercial transportation cost 20 FAI Budget Allocation Grigg ap pointed committee chaired Izzo cluding Brodersen Underwood Brown Worth study subject presented Grigg Brodersen report next meeting 21 Self-Injury Report Headquarters insurance company reports discussed conclusion recommenda tions should relate realistically cause effect headquarters sugges tions first considered AMA Safety Commitee andlor Executive Council 22 AMA Cargo Vehicle clarified consensus Executive Director has authority sell expeditious sale recommended 23 FAI Award Expenses agreed unanimously travel expenses Dick Weber winner FAIs Penaud Award approved him attend FAI General Conference Los Angeles September order receive award person noted received award holding FAI records simultaneously else 24 Financial Services proposal banking institution offer financial services including loans no risk AMA ap proved further discussion next meeting 25 Airfoil Tournament Program proposal initiate promotional program based variations model design concept approved consideration next meeting 26 Personality Interviews specific proposal taping interviews noted Brodersen presented next meet ing 27 Awards Superior Service Award approved presentation AMA Grand Opening publicity withheld until afterward 28 Next Meeting November 5/6 ap proved Reston VA 8 2 vote Connecticut S Maine achonetto Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Hollistont MA 01746 Ajacciate Vics-Prenidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Osenas Folnom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 tton Krafft P0 Boo 1828 73 Heritage Lo. OuxburV MA 02332 Al NOnotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 000 Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinaooe George Wilson 318 Fisher 50. Waloole MA 02181 Its best Nationals thats ever held quote made times during after 1983 Nationals held 102 Model Aviation Westover Air Force Base extremely pleased attendance help furnished members District would unfair name individuals groups helped make Nats success am sure would Omit someone contri buted therefore say general Thanks everyone can proud results work time put endeavor pleased attendance 1000 contestants approximately 3000 model ing enthusiasts Estimates show Saturdays Sundays attendance over 40000 people discussions Col Ayers both military Chamber Com merce very pleased have hosted Nats have expressed desire host Nats again therefore will campaigning see can return Nats 1985 time announced Nats would held Westover article placed PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pi lots Assoc newsletter addressed concern possible lack sufficient circles test area facility quite pleased receive following letter Wynn Paul Secretary/Treasurer PAMPA members PAMPA wish thank efforts helping Control Line fliers obtain superb site Westover 1983 Nationals Both official practice sites probably finest Ive seen since 1971 understand instru mental keeping end runway Precision Aerobatics circles located certainly needed circles view fact site Philadelphia has lost next years World Champion ships think Westover would great place provided sufficient lodging available Once again thanks work consideration Control Line fliers 1983 Nationals Thursday during Nats week held District meeting time suggested following two activities considered 1 hold symposium-type District meeting spring 1984 2 Organ ize hold regional championships Dis trict would include events held Nats Both well received intend pursue will holding meeting latter part October time will soliciting help area clubs organ ize activities suggestions help will welcome During meeting presented Hall Fame Award Maxwell Bassett origi nator gas-powered model aircraft always idols pleasure meet him personally attendance meeting another idol mineCarl Gold berg Goldberg Models recall building Goldberg Indoor Stick called years ago presented Award Excellence Pioneer Valley Radio Control Club donated field test site installed large hospitality tent members out force helping possible way awarded Superior Service Award Roman Polaski president Pioneer Valley RC Club countless hours work make sure theeventshad proper manpower District entrants Nats several members placed high competi tion pleasure placing fourth Expert Stand-Off Scale well achieving highest flight points Scale conclusion Nats Execu tive Council Nominating Committee met nominated seek another term Vice President District I accepted little disappointed no other nom inees campaigning office can fun last time somewhat tied up bus iness commitments unable put forth effort required Thanks again District Dis trict II contributors making 1983 Nats best ever Flying Near Airports Careful New Jettey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 AMacato VicePrsielsnta Pete Bancyni 260S eroadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drescy 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Feequeccy Coordiea5v George Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS An East Coast Nats has much part life during past several years am sort numb point now great dream has really come true Others will cover spectacle issue much greater detail could within limited space far greater photographic skill nothing else however must now thank District II members con tributed much success 1983 Nats Westover AFB Chicopee MA wonderful people responded magnificently appeals support could devote entire column months months nothing acclaiming virtues heaping praise well-deserved modelers break down several well-defined highly regarded groups dues-paying AMA members Parish wit 1 came work 2 came watch 3 came both credit thesefoiks three groups spell su-p-p-o-r-tI Thats what asked thats what got! could cite name scores District Two-ers would doubt re sult inadvertent omission deserving supporters THE WAY WE WERE Westover AFB cover Nats objectively overbearing personal pride have decided share observations two Long Island modelers Anton Tony Ker chenko VP Long Island Flying Eagles Jim Bocckinfuso Exec Dir club quoted part fine club newsletter Eagles Nest As Tony saw can imagine over 1000 contestants flying form model aircraft date gathered place coupled hot sunny weather smooth paved runways youll get some idea what taking place Westover Air Base past week reported over 700 RC Soaring flights took place day during Soaring event guess saw flying day have seen couple years AMA Headquarters set up Quality Inn entire motel taken up sponsors films information centers sou venir shops just about everything else has model aviation entire courtyard taken up Scale models being judged time Over 145 models entered simply beautiful Once field able wander about will Because tre mendous size air field things really spread out guess least mile walk CL Combat area RC Pylon area crowds large very easy walk up flight lines get close look action CL Combat great Most guys come 15 20 planes leave very few piece Almost flight wound up mid-air collision would just pull engine off stick another plane ready another heat Great action times spectators CL Stunt things have really changed flying large ships55-60 wings 45-size engines Next stop CL Scale Scale ships beautiful P-38s B-25s Zeros P-47s rest RC Pylon difficult see simply because safety factor got good look models pits caught few heats models fly entire race knife-edge attitude really move As said hard see races what did see fast exciting course could go on have say Scale true interest planted myself right runway watched over 300 Scale flights What saw model jets flying well over 100 mph Rossi 81 ducted fans B-17 bomber over 10 wing kinds bi planes triplanes Cap 20s 21s war planes just about everything else two exceptional flights really got feet Byron P-Si did four-point rolls 50 feet over deck day sight model superb sound 24 4-bladed prop hard describe spoke owner pilot plane friendly anyone could model finished two weeks prior Nats running last looked scoreboard biggest thrill Jimmy myself would say specta tors come late Sunday morning about F-S Phantom jet 7 fuselage twin-ducted jets spectacular scale detail model has ever built rivet detail ship seemed hard believe anybody would risk flying model Well everyone watched Mr Tom Cook owner builder started engines taxied out runway took off As plane rotated retracts employed climbed up out sight ship did full power split S after coming out clouds well over 100 November 1983 103 mph 7 long jet did slow roll less 10 over deckl People cheering absolutely amazed landing next perfect right down em ployment drag chute help slow down roll-out can honestly say highlight modeling career Jims view first Nationals Ive ever attended head still buzzing activity saw trip car 31/2 hours During three days met modelers almost state country very friendly interesting give idea just big contest 1200 officially registered participants opening day Sunday probably other people registering during week Most people several airplanes plane made least four flights contestants entered several categories So can see quite few planes flying during week 270 contestants just flying gliders flew over 2000 flights Thats com petition 87 contestants entered Helicopters own Wally Rodriguez Ron Diabola among com petition tough over 300 flights just Helicopters figures everything else also unbelievable Everywhere looked saw planes air LETS HANG IN THERE have another East Coast Nats 1 986 whenever lets keep foot door Westover AFB accomplish propose ginning 1984 hold Northeast Regional Meet continue year until again able have Nats Westover came out winner year regards both military Chicopee Chamber Commerce lets keep en thusiastic acceptance alive through annual repetition kind thing shall push Will help GEORGE WOOD WOODY CLAPP AMA 35491 1940-1983 District II particular aviation general lost dedicated air man fine gentleman July 22 1983 crash Woody Clapps full-scale Sopwith Triplane near home Allegany NY profound condolences Mrs Carolyn aapp Woodys host friends including es pecially fellow modelers Southern Tier Radio Society believe fol lowing message Mrs Clapp repro duced entirety STARS-DUST newsletter Woodys club elo quently expresses grief us feel deep sadness duty report Woody Clapp passed away Fri day July 22 1983 died crash involv ing full-scale Sopwith Triplane came home work conditions per fect flying readied Triplane fly ing Taking off soon flying usual outstanding skill inexplicably engine sputtered coughed Flames erupted engine-cockpit area Tri plane ship immediately fell sky totally destroyed will no attempt eulogize evaluate time receive newsletter knew Woody well better did family friends ac quaintances STARS Im sure experi encing emotions feelings far beyond words describe could written time Goodbye Woody well miss you could have realized Remem brances Mrs Carolyn Clapp MAD VII seventh Model Aviation Day New York proclaimed Mayor Ed Koch marked August 6 1983 largest display ever model aircraft three-block area Rockefeller Plaza mid town New York City site upon peri meter skating rink presided over celebrated statue Prometheus seen national television Christmas season tree-lighting ceremonies August area major point interest vacationers parts USA MAD days consequently always great value hobby/sport model aviation PR point view Back home visitors folks local prominence such position better appre ciate needs eg flying site appeals modelers having experienced MAD presentation highlights its main theme safety wholesomeness aeromodeling JOHN KANAKOS AMA 52975 1913-1 983 As close District II report honor bid farewell friend credit sense word hobby aeromodeling like John have deep faith its worthiness people share unselfishly Ohn nsylvania Vignra III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice-Praidenta Joe Siben 36980 Volley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 irancte Pluharty 504 21st St Vienna Wv 26101 Corky Hail man S 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1S883 Frequsecy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Poarun CL Cincinnati OH 46239 Phone 513 542-4406 Sorry about last months report lack 36-hour days nine-day weeks finally caught up hope went Nats enjoyed yourselves VPS opinion best Nats last decade mosphere between categories events cordial interest cooperation work crew under Roman Polaski took can attitude toward anything asked Air Force Colonel Ayers top airmen line cooperative people Ive ever worked An example attitude generator quit RC Scale Site B went over try get started again airman simply watch off-duty came up after seeing problem said Ill get another within 10 minutes another generator hooked up runningand airman simply disap peared crowd spectators incident examples what made Nats special owe special thanks Colonel Ayers commanding officer Westover Air Force Base AMA Dis another John left us sunny morning Saturday August 6 1983 after having flown landed safely tethered RC Helicopter Model Aviation Day celebration Rockefeller Plaza John Star Performer upon occasion enough also arranged club Long Island Hover Lovers support event filling display tables dozens well-executed Helicopter models Life ended John Kanakos sunny morning among friends engaged promoting beloved model avia tion loving wife Fay family will miss fine gentleman away field profound sympathiesand thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKEDI trict AVP Ed Izzo great time District Ill Frequency Coordinator Jim Bearden sends following lists com mon carrier licenses District Ill adja cent states use Keep mind licensees necessarily active transmitters inclusion list doesnt necessarily mean cant used area Jim notes far has able determine new frequencies interference-free District III time Adjacent State Frequencies rict Ill TX 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 County Tompkins Duchess Rensselaer Suffolk Jefferson Onondaga B roome New York Rockcastle Grayson Jefferson Boyd Franklin Atlantic Salem Morris Cumberland Cape May Cherry Hill St Joseph2 Madison1 Marion1 NEW YORK No TX & 72OOMHz 1 02 1 34 1 421 542 94 1 50 2 58 1 62 2 78 1 86 KENTUCKY 1 1AO 1 1 A2 3 2 14 1 70 1 114 1 1 46 NEW JERSEY 1 1 30 1 1 42 1 1 42 1 1 46 1 1 54 1 162 INDIANA 1 O4t 1 08 1 20 1 64 MICHIGAN Grand/Traverse 1 1 04 Kent21 041AO MARYLAND Anne Arundel 11 42 PrInce Georges 21 46t 1 62 104 Model Aviation joh fl\ MdIAt 98 County Hamilton Butler Anyone out has encountered problems solutions let Jim know can share information rest district AMA District III Frequency Information OHIO TX No TX & 7200MHz 2 1 08 1 98 14 2 06 2 10 1 14 2 18 1 22 4 46 1 78 1 94 Cuyahoga 15 4 02 1 18 2 22 1 24 2 32 1 50 154 1 58 1 70 190 1 64 202 1 42 1 46 150 3 62 150 242 2 46 2 50 1500 1420 1120 1100 1060 Erie1 Summit8 Portage1 Medlna6 Morrow1 Trumbull1 PIke1 Montgomery 1 AShtabula 1 PhIladelphIa 9 ColumbIa Monroe Schuyklll FranklIn Erie Lackawanna 1 LehIgh1 PENNSYLVANIA 3 06 1 58 1 86 2 88 2 96 1 1 36 1 1 42 2 1 54 1 74 6 1 54 2 62 1 64 1 68 1 70 1 58 1 98 WEST VIRGINIA Campbell11 14 OhIo11 86 following Pittsburgh ARCS should selfexplanatory AMA members District Ill Subject District III Seminar Trim Talk Pattern Flying Demo cordially invited join other members District Ill buffet ban quet Holiday Inn Weirton WVRt 22 Three Springs Drive Saturday Octo ber 29 700 pm District Ill seminar will led District VP Dave Brown AVP Gene Shelkey discussion matters concerning District AMA will focal point question answer session addition Dave will present Trim Talk very informative RC flier Sunday 30th invited meet ARCS flying field just 20 min utes Motor Inn open flying Pattern flying demo Dave Brown Dave will help trim out ship like well give tips contest flying Gene Shelkey Miles Reed Mark Radcliff will demonstrate special flying techniques well Bring plane open flying 1000 am till noon 300 pm until dusk Motel accommodations have ar ranged group basis Single @ $2800 double @ $3500 per night secure room call 304 7235522 ask AMA Group Rate Accommodations Looking forward seeing Jerry Fink ARCS Secretary412 5618944 Dont confuse Pittsburgh seminar Salt Fork District Meeting far know still being planned February Delaware C Delrict ColumIrm land C North Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 AMA Council has accepted resig nation will place Howard Crispin Charlie Spear years election ballot Both individuals dedicated advancement AMA both have Council meetings very aware what has going District IV past five years Its going tough choice decide should represent remaining two years unex Cand3pired term would like take opportu Wayna Abernathy 9205upper Marlboro MO 20870 nity thank other district vice-presidents Bob Chenwine 205 Tioron d NawOort News VA 23808and members Council accepting Howard Criopin 811 Beaclwood Charlotteovilla VA 22901recommendations successors represent V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wlmingtorr 08 19809District IV John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Fallo Church VA 22042 e always agreed some Charlee Spear 283 Holly Lane Moclcsvlle NC 27028other vice-presidents ideas some FrequencyCocadlasesorprojects endorsed isnt name Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr. PavetteviSa NC 28301of game put forth ideas Phone Evening 9191 488-8988 believe idea right AMA try convince others right least end results collective thinking 14 dedicated individuals giving time improve protect sport love very much hobby has good have felt least could sure would around others en joy work within AMA protect advance feel very strongly other members Council feel way also dont always agree working hobby Support themgive ideas will appreciate column month probably hardest have ever write regret withdraw acceptance run election AMA President have also resign Vice-President resignation will effective December 31 1983 Below copy letter gave John Grigg Nominating Committee meeting held during Nats regretful decisions have ever make letter will explain Whats Happening District IV Rowan Aerornodelers Salisbury NC low picture sent Ralph Corelle copy ultralight landed clubs field Dear John regret must send letter resignation VP District IV withdraw acceptance run elec tion AMA President As Vice-President District IV have served five years capacity have thoroughly enjoyed minute hope have made some small contribution progress AMA during time next two half years will spending time outside United States some projects com pany dont feel would fair AMA members District IV con tinue VP will posi tion represent Council meetings make club visits would like suggest have Howard Crispin AVPs Dis trict IV complete term office balance 1983 making date resig nation August 31 1983 possible will continue VP until December 31 1983 time must have election appoint someone fill bal ance term Since election year some District VPs would too dificult add District IV ballot place Charlie Spear Howard Crispin candidates finish out term office 1984-85 sincerely hope Council members District IV understand reasons resignation purely because business obligations can attend did foresee year ago would happen As know have said times dont have time job right should get out let someone else John good luck election bid another term President AMA will support 100% believe best man job Til next monthDave still have couple columns write dont stop communicating Keep regrets newsletters coming least until Chuck December O5O November 1983 105 Modelers Northern Virginia Maryland might keep eyes open stolen RC model Andrew Benjamin 301 Roosevelt Ct NE Vienna VA 22180 Circus Hobbies Acro Knight stolen car front house has Rhom retracts ST G60 blue head Du-Bro MuffLAire muffler finished K&B Dark Blue Superpoxy yellow trim canopy aluminumcolored spinner modified have wing flaps receiver Futaba C-7 five 5T25 516 servos installed belly wing tips scraped up Watch stangers flying fieldsor some might want sell plane Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 0 Tenrestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12001 8790550 Associate Vica-Prsodwsts Greg Doe Rn 4 166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 JosephMicalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 70 Fifth So Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35t21 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd No 32 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Lurry Welth 5975 Wanerty Dr Jackson Ms 39206 Prequancy coordinator Burnis Fields 1096 Onrarlo Sc Jackoonoslie FL 32206 Phone Day 19041 388-8662 missed 1983 Nats missed good missed years Nats however0 little bit Nats given him after fact Juan Romero Pattern flier Fort Lauderdale FL didnt get go Nats secretary Carolyn McFerren called few weeks after Nats asked get Juan Nats hat next day Nats hat patch way Juans promotion party has transferred Tampa will general manager Marriott Hotel As August Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Melbourne FL has eight contests keeping Carl Wolfe club CD very busy other CDs can top number Tommy Friedman North Fulton Flying Circus club Atlanta GA area featured article RC hobbies August 1983 issue Robb Report magazine connoisseurs Its good article Worth looking up Orlando FL mid-August tried visit Kissimmee Valley Model Club RCACF club West Orange Sunfliers Club couldnt find first two visited Sunfliers spent some time RC World RC World Lee Painter Bill Sharpe president vice president broke ground sun shelter control tower field should finished well advance Tangerine fact construction should have started new road tennis courts swimming pool condos L1BVIU muon Sbuuumss g Texas college designed canard its maiden flight ed looped flew inverted first flight An excellent show Columbus/Ft Benning RC Flyers have new field decided have Grand Opening October 2 celebrate want public know everyone including TV press invited Illinois ana C Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 3141 487-1957 Aasocoata Vice-Presadesits Loren Hot W643 Hiti Brook Quincy IL 6301 William Kd4-. 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFartend 3404 Keithohire Way Lexington KY 40503 Raymond Meyers PG Box 243 Srnirhville MD 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Universicy City MO 63132 William 0 Snacley PG Boo 2B1Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Son 72 Varna ILGi 375 Pregnancy coordinator James Check 564 Grantehester St Lexington KY 40505 beginning flying season fraught rain foul weather Now reach dog days summer Sixers have beseiged day after day torrid heat little rain temperatures over 100 degrees have made weekly flying ses sions physical test engines flyers simple relaxed outdoor activ ity us seek hobby Maybe someone needs design compressor air conditioner models Underwoods enjoyed week New England prior Nats Bar Harbor area well coast south Boston produced sightseeing delight week Nats fantastic site weather local support competition community pro vided magical interplay develop out standing Nats cooperation provided Walt Throne Pattern fliers Adam Sattler Pylon group made possibfe accommodate 100 Scale RCers thrill having couple thousand spectators ap plaud cheer Indoor Scale flights see ing 150 fine Scale models gathered static judging made long hours worthwhile twelve hour days put wife headed souvenir sales booth rewarded wonderful sales record missed Nats year missed great experi ence rushed home ready ourselves Scale Team Selection Louisville August 12 13 14th District VI can proud event E P Tom Sawyer State Parks director Rita Strasburg great help provided needs Tom Sawyer Mod eling Association grounds excellent shape Southern Indiana RC Modelers Skyliners CL group provided able help CD Dale Arvin set up excellent accom modations managed see weather enjoyable judges CL Bert Dugan Andy Sheber Lew McFarland RC judges Dave Abel John Guenther Art Arro Bill DeVerna team selected three-day compe tition Control Line Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhodes al ternate RC team includes Skip Mast Bob Underwood Steve Sauger Cliff Tacie alternate Cliff chosen team manager Dolly Wischer assis tant As mentioned prior columns held District VI meeting Thursday evening host Ramada Inn Motel Fortunately combined reception team selection members made up bulk people present great time $100 cash bar covered regret having chance meet Sixers area pleasant task occurred during meet Saturday opportunity present Jim Sears predecessor VP service award work hours time effort represented plaque Jim received Newsletters Kansas City area can look forward Indoor fun organized 106 Model Aviation Jeff Davis Sunflier put Pitta through paces RC World field Jim Wetmore tried keep video camera Shauii*4 andJeremy 7 Jeffs helpers U Lefty Walker another West Orange Sunflier Right Stuff model flvinq John Kerlo Tom Long Jeff Kerlo took first through third IRKS August Glider contest Kansas City Indoor Fliers Once month De cember through February sessions will held 3 pm 5 pm Saturdays Con tact Roger Schweder 913-648-4265 details Dave Cosby southeast Missouri comes report about Kansas City Heli copter Contest held KCRC Dave im pressed turn-out manner contest run Winners included Greg Sawyer Expert Dave Cosby Ad vanced Mark Been Beginners Dave also offers help anyone interested Heli copter work can contacted 314438-5683 using material way because has done beautiful job Because well done felt important let know minimum two months lead time required may blow due VP deadlines endI couldnt pass up piece Flypaper Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Bill Shubert editor piece identified way may assume its Little Known Facts Prop actually slang term derived full Latin word Propeller meaning breaks landing study props has going years dating back long before Wright Brothers Ancient Greeks first civilized peoples appreciate importance props discovered birds dont use much happened prop development next thousand years until early 1 900s pilot name Charles C Contact discovered props made con venient handles hand-starting aircraft en gines big innovation back days before electric starters pilots throughout world honored man saying name time engine started Early 1920s modelers discovered another new use propscutting fingers conservatives time predicted would beashort-lived fad however finger cutting has persisted 60 years has grown such widespread popularity just about modeler has tried least once Finally toward middle 20th century man could no longer figure out uses props scientists finally gave up invented jet Safe flight Bob winners KCRC Heli-Iowa igan eonta ,si copter contestVII DISTRICT REPORT KCCL News edited John Holliday comes notes trip Nats Too often hear about gripes know HQ would like know about people appreciate effort Evidently John got little late HQ staff person made point help him get set up dorm room after office closed several newsletters have gathered info about Great Race VIII unique event Sailplane cross-country attracted 23 teams representing 12 states Canada Switzerland team Ken Bates Ken Shaw Mike Mcintyre Kurt Emerling Mike Bak won SOARs event being team complete course Team time 3 hours 32 minutes Good News-Bad News Department receive pieces material asking events plugged column Prob lems space make such requests difficult fill counts As result must either selective pick unusual events greater problem occurs because often material much too late include case point will Kent Pyle Golden Valley RC Assoc provided some excellent photos material pro mote Open House Clinton MO area Newspaper articles public informa tion sheets included past years Kent really super job selling neat club project commended energy effort Unfortunately bad news because magazine dead lines material sent July could show up until now some weeks after 1983 event September ts entertained pub lic Open House range air planes flown way 1/3 scale AA Gliders Helicopters hope Kent wont angry Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Aiatant vice-President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapids IA 52402 Auocate Vice-Preaidessts Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 RusseI Knetoger 2625 C Shorowood elve Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 492a Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William ltohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St ioseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore t013 Dorsene Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132s Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frequency Coordinator PeOn Waters 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Coening 3131 437-4244 results District VIIs ef forts Scale competition major con tests summer EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY site FAI Scale Team Selection held August 12 13 14 This competition sponsored Na tional Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA picked RC Control Scale teams represent United States Paris France 1984 RC team comprised Skip Mast Royal Oak Ml flying well-known C-130 Hercules followed Bob Under wood St Louis MO Hiperbipe Steve Sauger Troy Ml new Stinson Tn- Motor Control Line team will represented Jeff Perez Lamed KS proven B-i 7 Mike Gretz Montezuma IA Zlin Akrobat Ron Sears Pontiac Ml PT-i 7 six fliers plus first alternate team chose Cliff Tacie Mt Clemens Ml Team Manager Cliff flying Spezio Tu-Holer also first al ternate RC team Ed Rhoades Cinnaminson NY flying Skyraider first alternate Control Line team should proudly noted Skip Steve Mike Ron Cliff District VII modelers Other modelers district participated Australia Graves Detroit Ml Bob Wischer Delafield WI also second alternate RC team Also Art Arro Ann Arbor Ml District VII VP Bert Dugan CIlo Ml attendance acting both static flying judges FAI Scale Team winners first second alternates standing behind two first place airplanes left right Bob Wiacher Cliff Tacie Steve Sauger Bob Under wood Skip Mast Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhoads Charlie Bauer November 1983 107 District VII modelers very successful Louisville also made very impressive showing Canadian Nats AMA Nats summer Skip Mast first Cliff Tacie second both Canadian FAI Scale Sport Scale events Canadian Control Line Scale event Ron Sears placed first Mike Wel shans Troy MI placed third AMA Nats held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts best Nats recent times superb weather super site might have among contributing factors Cliff Tacies first place win FAI Precision Scale third place finish RC Sport Scale Expert Bob Wischer placed second Precision Scale event Control Line Ron Sears placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second Sport Scale Ron Sears tied third Au stralia Graves Mike Weishans managed fifth place award three tenths point out third Another District VII entry event Dave Copeman flying ductedfan model Control Line traveled Ida Grove role AMA Safety Committee member saw seg ment flying Saturday afternoon IMAAs annual extravaganza very impressive managed very specific attention safety model airworthiness also flying procedures So attention during brief time watching three-way midair lost fa mous B29 expect news will treated appropriate specialists else trip marred slightly afternoon rain lost little Minnox camera sleep car night Sioux aty seat belt connectors sticking kidney Now heres hobby shop sign gives proper credit good old AMA Notice AMA logo bottom hobby shops Detroit area loyal AMA owner chain having served sev eral years Dis trict VP continuing serve agent AMA transactions illustrated affords local modelers unique place congregate particularly Saturday morn ings Support hobby shops gentswe need need Arkansas S Louisiana Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aocat0 Vic-PrmidenOs Sob Friedl 5512 Sciashmood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yle Or. Gariand TX 75042 Willam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak CL Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barxlesville OK 74003 6d Shearer 3416 David Dr Metaire LA 70003 Frequency Coeardinato Tom Blalveney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 MURPHY SAYS -- has no moving parts will probably break anyway jewel advice Always try plan ahead Remember wasnt raining Noah built Ark Proof wisdom pre-planning prompts compliment AMA District behalf AMA District VIII pat-onthe-back splendid job folks northeast USA District did hosting 1983 National Model Airplane Championships certainly finest Nats ever held compliment certainly valid because fine Nats have held District VIII Dallas Lake Charles Seguin own opin ion certainly valid since have person ally involved managing Nats year since 1950 since 33 years sincerely hope District VP Ed Izzo New Englanders worked him will accept hearty WELL DONE yall Thoughtful observation ee destruction crashing model airplane usually somewhere between mild Oops frantic Oh God get occasional letters old friend San Angelo TX Eldon Wilson al ways offers constructive thoughts future AMA aeromodeling Eldon writes because knows own concern just model aviation will serve communities both local national us individually Eldon feels same AMA should serve absolute maximum number members maximum number ways equally possible will always have competition flying since way improve product should also attend members directly terested competition flying Fun-Flys Fly-Ins very popular increase sure great step right direction Competition flying can intimidating thing beginner strictly sport flier Fun-Flys Fly-Ins offer timid self-conscious modeler chance bring models along just displayed proudly flying being judged Without tension competition Fun-Flys much happier affairs no going home loser Seeing value thinking Eldon Wilson suggests series state-by-state district-by-district Fly-A-Ramas organized Help remem ber has offered help Great idea above dove-tails some plan ning have tried promote AMA last 10 years Finally year Nats got start developing Nats com bined flying championship always annual convention interests en tire membership families Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters staff did notable job year getting Nats Westover AFB headed direction Baby steps sure right direc tion like idea expanded Nats demonstrations displays both commer cial special interest groups symposiums entertainment banquets picnics swap shops museum displays guest speakers just heck lot model airplane flying let us know will proud hear will try champion ideas youd like make sure Headquarters knows thinking write Vince Mankowski better still write us both because contacting someone paid administra tive staff interested contact ing contacting AMAS dedi cated volunteer about claim very thoughtful gesture National Free Flight Society arrived mail Don Hughes sent very nice letter membership card NFFS gracious gesture very wise move make us Council Types feel involved special interest groups problems Don letter membership card much appreciated appropriate since AMA association began cham pionship level Free Flight e3Os got medals trophies prove Thanks asked newsletters clubs District VIII now Ive gotta brag now coming in steady stream getting better time pat back newsletter editors Also thank personal notes often include wish could quote newsletters just isnt room Dont forget exchange other gosh sakes sure have some sort name address listed can write proud dang once awhile newsletter editor really rings bell Michael Wheat Pryor Creek RC Club did just August newsletter whole thing tongue-in-cheek points up sense humor youve gotta have happy modeler starts out First Annual Pryor Creek RC Heatstroke Sunfly Gar bage Bag Give-A-Way Quoting further During meeting clubs Contest Com mittee never really took place decided hardly anyone doing seri ous flying summer club contest order variety events bringout very serious flyer Events will include Climb Climb fastest out-of-sight declared winner Fewest Touch-and-Goes pilot getting three minutes make least number take-offs landings Duration winner makes fewest trips outhouse Other events include Dead Stick Take-Off Blind Mans Bluff Power Diver Mexican Jumping Bean Carry Inverted Transmitter Disaster Avoidance Entry fee Sunfly Used Air plane engine radio wheels etc must wrapped garbage bag will drawing garbage bags contestants draw own airplane thats tough luck Pryor Creek RC Attaboy Award will go flier brings big gest cooler full ice could miss having fun around bunch happy modeling nuts like hereby award Johnny Clemens Memorial Pat-On-The-Back Pryor Creek Okla homa RCCIub hottern you-know-what Dis trict VIII time year About shade around midnight cat fish coming up drink out birdbath Two Eds better Two hardest working unsung heros Nats year couple new108 Model Aviation found friends Ed Warren Dallas other Ed McCollough AMAs District XI Vice President have watched lot volunteer workers previous Nats never saw two guys team up much work work unglamorous type such carrying stacking sorting counting cleaning marking helping anything anyone wanted done after glory ap plause just enjoying being part something good 83 Nats pay~ got occasional cold drink course both characters ate sin fully ice cream goodies Friendlys Ice Cream Parlor after hours rea son mention super guys because big shots get glory attention no award called Super Flunky please know no Ed Warrens no Ed McColloughs Nats tables chairs boxes contest gear would have never gotten moved Super Nats would have never come off love admiration AMA dedicated volunteers Greatest event great NatsSoaring Glider Only have involved contest running can appreciate whop ping total 780 flights day indicative superlative kind meet icing-on-the-cake being presence some real pioneers model aviation Among Charlie Grant Joe Kovel Maxwell Bassett Henry Struck Sal Taibi Carl Goldberg Walt Good Leon Shulman meet dignified still further presence six past AMA presidents Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Patton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt As may know now name will AMA ballot office presi dent because own feeling feeling Nominating Committee membership should offered choice being offered choice now responsibility becomes yours cast vote ballots come out October Academy Model Aeronautics YOUR organization express yourself I club should show pride displaying club name logo ******ALL FOR NOW****** Colorado C Kansas S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ajesciete VICS#tddenss Geo Carson Box 2832 Cauper Wy Col Coo 8209 Linden Prairie villin KS 66208 Dick CrOwley 16413 8 Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ii, Mettsrts 429 Do8wood Grufoon NO 58237 Urn Rlcketon 516 5 Croudee Sioux FeIgn 50 67103 Fruqueney CooedMuter Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly Pt Deow Co 80220 Ptsoase Day 1303 761-5960 Ewning 303 7574082 Chicopee MA Nats will probably go down AMA history really fine Nats Entries up over recent years several events convention theme format well-received New England folks prepared gave District VP Ed Izzo Colonel Ayers Westover AFB Susanne Carrion Quality Inn Sales Director Chicopee Chamber Commerce Roman P0laski Pioneer Valley RC Club AMA HQ staff course 300 volunteer AMA members helped run whole affair deserve special thanks Its Reno NV 1984 Id bet sometime future Nats will return Westover AFB Chicopee MA time issue Model Aviation reaches AMA open house will also history couldnt work travel plans visit new building time hope future plans can include stopping Reston VA see National Center Aeromodeling Museum AMA Head quarters will proud justifiably have AMA member during time dramatic growth national organization Different topicbut important SAFETY new patch being developed chartered clubs Safety officers becoming evident clubs attend safety within ranks enjoying sport hobby safe sane way club has elected appointed safety officer coordinate safe practical suggestions follow youll surely want end year draws close new club officers stalled 1984 Paul Samaras Lakewood CO Jefco Fly ers suggests painting tips props contrasting bright color better visual reference Paul suggests AMA members has written manufacturers props suggest consider users products pre-paint second idea Paul newly appointed member National Safety Committee Three atta boys enthusiastic safety minded modeler behooves us make effort possible stay safe mod eling activities throughout year Casper troops have done again following report newly appointed AVP Gene Corson 1983 Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in May 28-29 1983 Third Annual Memorial Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in held Casper WY hosted Casper Airmodelers Association club tradition began year fly-in being dedicated individual hobby Rocky Mountain area pride 1983 event dedicated memo ry late Richard P Derry 1943-1 983 fly-in opened officially Saturday May 28 1000 am Civil Air Patrol Color Guard presented colors Na tional Anthem sung Fred Hildebrand President club read brief resume about Rick Derrys contributions mod el aviation minute silence observed weather perfect two days fun filled flying Temperatures 70s little wind clear skies total 31 entries 24 coming out-of-town fliers came Salt Lake City area Denver Colorado Springs other areas around Rocky Mountain area flying went smoothly everyone having good time honored have AMAs District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis tendance both days along IMAAs dis trict Vice-President Dale Alyea VicePresidents enjoyed fly-in its festivities Saturday evening informal banquet held Eagles hall main course fried chicken other dishes prepared club members wives banquet real success everyone getting chance talk show off scrapbooks other con tests recall things done during day past years entrants began second day western style breakfast field breakfast prepared Chuck Brannon November 1983 109 popular events Cajun Nationals Lafayette LA taking fuel refreshment stand Notice club logo back T-shirt K ARREN Dallas works fool head off Super Flunky Nets also flies Soaring Gliders Elec tric Power wife Karen club members assisting After breakfast flying started again 1000 am full size air planes skydivers again qualify awards entrants fly 1200 noon Sunday Peoples Choice trophy awarded Noal Hess Salt Lake City model Waco YKS-6 biplane Participants Choice awarded Olen Treanery Littleton CO second year row Olen flying Bryon Pitts put beautiful show aerobatics missed being us year would pleased have join us fun filled weekend next year District IX AMA members will electing vice-president also will vot ing AMA presidency fall will receiving information later time reason mention impor tant obligation privilege gear thinking early idea voting Watch candidate statements Model v/at/on magazine return ballots receive Let officers know support through votes Arizona fornia ii Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Assooate vice-Pesideins Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94595 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Avy. Orangenole CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenin AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rn B Box 51 Tucson AZ 65710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90309 Al Tuttle 417 Bhilani St Pukalani Maui HI 967BB Al WilliamsOn 445 Wesoby Chum Vista CA 92011 Frequency COOfliiflhtOV Hal Jackson 8286 Sanset Ave. amr Oaks CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-0003 Youll reading depth reports recently concluded National Model Plane Championships Chicopee MA Ill give None will able convey great years event Westover AFB commander bent over back wards accommodate modelers town welcomed us everywhere turned weather cooperated no rain high winds during week Qual ity Inn used headquarters literally gave us keys workshops displays symposia held atmosphere ex treme friendliness good everything good wed like put another Nats soon 1985 base com mander upon being advised hangars would make good Indoor site lights raised agreed raise also painted entire inside ceiling floor floor painted glistening white epoxy-type paint Really first class National Guard put airshow final weekend also lot military aircraft static display Thousands people came base view activ ities radio television coverage tremendous Geoff Styles really got medias attention Academy received countless dollars worth publicity sound en thused am feel best Nats Ive seen 30 years Ive attending held Council meeting following Nats few items Id like pass along As know now 1984 Nats will Reno United States also hosting FAI Control Line Championships 1984 elected hold Reno week preceding Nats Furthermore will waive entry fee Nats foreign competitors wish stay over fly Nats feel will give strong international flavor Control Line events Sanction fees contests will go $5 $10 1984 apply sanc tion before January 1 1984 will get $5 Apply early save RC Contest Board has fragmented now four boards existed separate rule-making boards now Pylon Helicopter Pattern Soaring Im currently naming people represent District X Dave Peltz will Soaring Contest Board Speaking Dave recently revealed de tails new glider hes testing new concepts has thermal detector has airspeed telemetry circuit features gyro stabilize roll axis Part research aimed making gyro sensitive enough used pitch axis also Al Tuttle AVP Hawaii reports activity slow did have visitor mainland Tony Valarioni son Perry model Al took flying field Al enjoys visitorslook him up get MauL Mike Lee AVP Phoenix says local chapter IMAA No 120 headed Ernie Prichard boasts 25 members now just love flying Quarter Scale creations fields just south Phoenix Mike goes say Central Ari zona Modelers Advisory Committee CAMAC has managed get governor Arizona declare October Model Aviation Month CAMAC formed representatives Phoenix area clubs serves central focal point modeling Phoenix October plan hold major modeling event five weekends month will run gamut fun-fly Pattern Mike goes say fly schoolyards should buzz nearby houses Besides being unsafe action gives modelers bum rap viewers opinion Theres chance AMA insurance might cover accident witnesses testify reck less flying Mike also says people very lax putting AMA numbers wing course fly competition have have lot sport fliers neglect displaying paid return visit Chapter 3 QSSA meeting Larry Jenno club presi dent invited back bunch avid builders fliers likes em big some models display looked like required balsa forest build finally made trip Salt Lake City visit club invited Intermount Silent Fliers Soaring group located Salt Lake club vice president Dick Jensen invited Dick also editor news letter Wind Dummy Dick met airport Allen McKay past president club him proceeded local restaurant met John Wilcox secretary Mike Forster club president great meal discussing various topics After meal Mike Allen drove sod farm flying site real beauty place fly drove slope site slope has two sides facing north south also happens direc tion wind usually blows really fan tastic slope site claim its best states meeting pleased see lot members another club area also show up belonged Utah State Aeromodelers USA showed great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions Jon Zeisloft member USA called heard going visit Soaring club asked bring Free Flight film Adrift Air did also showed well-received present lot old-timers cut teeth Free Flight film jogged long dormant memories spent night Dick Jensens house took airport early next morning certainly thank Dick club hospitality Dont forget support building fund drive Patches $10 lapel pins $5 Write want attend club meeting THERMALS! 110 Model Aviation pair Christen Eagles belonging Duane Williams Chuck Smith Casper rnjuai ness WLuu hits choice trophy Olean Treanery Pitts Partici pants Choice trophy Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AssaaojOO Vio.Pesegdnts Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Focasetlo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Son 58 Rn 1 Broadview MT 59018 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rivermood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatiie Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane NA 99208 Dick WickLine PD Son 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97601 chick Ynunq 29020 tnt Ann S Federal Any WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Maiv St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency coordinator Rooern SalcE 16439 SE HarE Fortland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 FLASHNW WINS NATS Well exactly far truth either Soaring four go bring back six trophies inluding Tom Brightbills fantastic win combined trophy Tom highest combined score three classes competition consider large turnout competitors Nats Soaring good conditions throughout compe tition Toms win impressive Congratulations Tom Bob Dodgson Dave Johnson Tom Nielsonwe proud represented great Soar ing area NW outdone RC types Paul Walker Kent WA flew way sec ond Precision Aerobatics Don McClave other CL entry NW took 16th Speed Chris Sackett North Burnaby BC took first Jet Speed third B Speed Congratulations Paul Dave Chris have proved quality competition area sec ond kind showing very small number contestants think what can Reno next year have turn out because talent herel Did everyone catch Nats RENO 84 Kevin Collins Strat-O-Bats said annual Power bash year includes Rubber Gliders will October 2 9 Check Key also said November 12 December 10 first two WEBS meets winter no word about Indoor times places yet Check Hawks S-OBs Seattle NorWesters Portland info Following pictures NW Region als Eugene Haystack 83 Madras news next month HAPPY FLYING NW Regionals Stunt Circle foreground two Combat circles background Speed circle asphalt right jeremy noias wnile anay vveaver gets reaayBob Oeci noiding Joe Toppers LARGE compete Randy wowed crowd Satur-plane What does see under water day unusual cartwheel landingsPerhaps remains old Haystack contests Haystack 83Haystack 83 Racing action NW Regionals Dave Green thought everything got Goodyear blimp make call NW Regionals Gary Lietzkie holding Bill Raser pre pares famous look other way taking off maneuver Haystack 83 Bob Oeck gets ready Note new channel markers antenna svelt person holding Qon Anderson long ago underwent multiple bypass surgery easier ways lose weight Haystack 83 November 1983 111 oume tunsers going preparea Tar practice NW Regionals vein nioerg runs up nis engine fins T4iU prior launch Haystack 83 Pilots lake Haystack 83 flOIPCC LUUIIOy S iIdIiSd ordFIuoIuerMvuryProc ty sort handful fly Haystack 83 Engel Pacific Hobbys neat logo tail Condor Haystack 83 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT DWHITT 176 Wall St Sta Naw York NY 100050 PROP WOBBLE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT See guy over there. squint ing models propeller Whats doing anyway Now hes turning prop bit. squinting again putting hex No no hex fact hes trying rid prop t prob lem . big problem . PROP WOBBLE YOUR props may guilty prop wob ble they robbing models forward thrust power gh thrust sometimes keep model flying - cases achieving maximum dur ation Wobble vibration can come four different areas propeller 1 One blade weighing other 2 The propeller shaft bent blade further forward other 3 The propeller shaft bent blade greater angle pitch other 4 One blade having area different area distribution hub tip before behind centerline Lets look various problems Weight Balance ultralight Indoor Duration models slight difference blade weights NOT cause prop wobble As models get heavier however smaller faster turning propellers needed out balance prop becomes problem fact such prop gas model absolutely dangerous slight crack can shatter put out eye 24 Sig Cub SRPSM Peanut Scale model propeller turning fast enough require balancing check spin prop wire sand evenly blade stops bottom An evenly balanced propeller doesnt have stop blades parallel ground - just slowly come stop NOT assume plastic ready-made propellers come balanced plastic props must checked out sanded until balance Bent Shafts Bent shafts cause prop wobble shaft can bent direction up down indicated above Case No2 side Case No 3 usually case combination both bent shaft can result bad land ing smash tree gymnasium wall prop should checked after flight such bend New Yorks BOB BENDER always brings good supply spare propeller shafts Peanuts Bostonians flying session becomes bent merely clips off replaces since believes next impossible straighten out perfect ly bent piece high grade music wire Beginners sometimes cement shaft securely propeller often hole through hub angle sources trouble also cause wobble shaft being bent Sometimes problem little everything Ive drawn prop Figure 1 above other drawings little small diameter conserve space page shows pro peller Indoor Stick model Outdoor SRPSM Note double bearing dampen vibration unwinding rubber motor Also note upper blade slanting ward lower blade slanting back dashed line centerline obviously prop cannot rotate properly through will recognize such situation hold model out front squint prop Hold model hand same time same hand pull rubber motor back bit prop doesnt flop around Now other hand turn prop vertical posi tion get fix center tip upper blade Okay Now turn prop half turn bottom blade top Does bottom blade come same place preceding blade Put few turns motor watch prop spins Watch top two tips coincide may difficult know blade ward Bend shaft let spin again Worse bent wrong way Bend again Better Keep until tips mesh Now look prop tip Fig 2 blades present nice X eye Figure 2 blade much greater angle other cockeyed ness worst wobble offender bend shaft until angle looks should also check problem side Figure 3 below shows what shaft bent side looks like blade pitch will pull way forward blade less cause such awkward rotation prop will lose thrust model will glide down As mentioned earlier problem very likely shaft bent up angle So d little time letting prop spin p squinting see blade follows other PERFECTLY -- mean perfectly Dont lazy Also re member may straight shaft loose prop hub spar angle hub spar shaft itself fault As style model becomes lighter. Indoor EZBs Novice Pennyplanes etc. off balance weight becomes very little no problem course cannot grossly out balance Bent shafts major prob lem lightweight models result ant shaking robs flying surfaces effectiveness fourth problem listed above shows up lightweight models Indoor pro pellers flexible ry good reason usually designed area front centerline behind purpose reduce speed climb model launched under high torque model would climb too quickly ceiling design factor used prop spinning fast greater area front spar causes prop blades open up increase pitch angle actually causing blades cause drag slow rotation well become less efficient element designed Indoor propellers obvious equal area distribution very important along equality blade spar flexibility So keep squinting might tough eyes good airplanes * * * * * * See next month p props lined up right ying will lot easier 112 Model Aviation 0 Fig 3 k _________________________ ___________________________________ Fig1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
August 1 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Chicopee MA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA l-IQ avail able approximately November 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting November should noted 14 Council members attendance pres ident did vote no ties broken attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Pres ident District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman chanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birming ham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scar borough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Joyce Hager executive secretary Gisele Jack son comptroller Guests Bev Wisniewski Nats Executive Committee Betty Stream District X AVP Louise Izzo meeting brought order 900 am President chaired meet ing 1 Introductory Remarks AMA Pres ident thanked Executive Council mem bers worked volunteers during Nats noted would new FAI Control Line Team Selection Committee Speed Team Race advised need Scale Team Selection Committee told possibility running 1984 Control Line World Championships back back same site 1 984 Nats Follow ing discussion latter approved unanimously Nats Basic Entry Fee waived foreign contestants 2 Minutes April 30 Executive Council meeting accepted amended concerning use headquarters rental space favor except District XI 3 Executive VP Report Included recommendation use headquarters rental space museum purposes report concerning cost insurance Bar rera museum collection details FAI ex penses recommendation support 1983 FAI General Conference being host ed National Aeronautic Association Los Angeles motion contribute $1000 NAA AMA support approved vote 9 3 favor except Districts III V X abstained Another motion rati fy Executive Directors decision approved President Execu tive Vice-President approved 12 1 District XI dissented 4 Committee Reports Nominations Chairman Fore man reported July 31 committee meeting noting cumbents nominated vice-presidency Districts V two candidates Presidency John Grigg John Clemens two District IV Howard Crispin Charles Spear two District IX Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda noted Chuck Foreman resigning December 31 1983 election District IV replacement would fill balance unexpired term B Noise Chairman Izzo reported noise tests successfully carried out RC Aerobatic Team Selection Finals June similar tests done FAI Masters contestants 83 Nats result experiences procedures fully developed October RC World Chain pionships Pensacola C Worker Recognition Chairman McGin nis reported good Nats meeting sponsors Carl Beth Goldberg concern ing details 0ward program would use funds investment program reward approximately six people per year based AMA selection criteria recom mendations first awards unsung heroes much good behind scenes work aeromodeling expected presented 1984 Continued page 101 Four students have selected co winners Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholar ships 1982 Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufac turing Company lost life 1980 Pitts Special biplane crashed during air show Glen always shown great concern young modelers encouraged educational pursuits Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund established suitable memorial supported friends industry Sig Manufacturing Company Admin istration fund handled Acad emy Model Aeronautics Any student AMA member has applied AMA Scholarship automatically considered Sig Schol arship Program basis modeling per formance financial need no set number winners year further formation please write AMA HO 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Attn Joyce Hager DAVID NAULT Lynn MA received $500 assist him Mechanical Engineering major University Rhode Island David attended English High School hometown graduated top 10% class member National Honor Society During high school years worked part-time large drug store earn money university education has always concerned commun ity has made study local govern ment operates modeling experience goes back several years has long list contest wins placements As member North Shore Model Association National Indoor Model Aircraft Society accumulated much experience lightweight aircraft competition Open class fliers David able place high contests 1976 through 1982 established sev eral AMA records Pennyplane addition likes fly Control Line planes sport also enjoys Outdoor Hand-Launched Gliders LEONARD ROZAMUS Hopewell VA also received $500 assist him Continued page 101 November 1983 97 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Synopsis-Executive Council Meeting Sig Scholarships AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld bPublic Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel JeremIah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith IN WASHINGTON STATE Flying Sits Success get flying site answers question Story Tn-Cities RC Club Richland Pasco/Kennewick area State Wash ington will provide clubs working flying site project solid information shows what right approach can ac complish Rosadell Nutley Field official ly opened April 16 1983 dedica tion ceremony honored late Mrs Rosadell Nutley leading proponent Kennewick Irrigation District Mr Nutley hand accept memorial plaque thanked club honor naming new model airport wifes name Under leadership George Vargo president Tn-Cities RC Club 1983 aggressive program launched get new field petition drafted pre sented City Kennewick asking permission fly model aircraft municipal airport Vista Field state agency turned down though club good support airport manager mayor city council Mayor Donald Kuhns Ken newick greatly interested seeing club access suitable piece land recom mended preparation new petition Kennewick Irrigation District KID property located Finley An area used World War II emergency landings now under control KID being used farmer lease basis After several meetings hobby explained insurance protection national organization described clubs needs identified KID Board stated felt project merit would have no objections model airport property long accommodation could reached farmer lessee Immediate contact made farmer ciub executive liked approach agreeable model air craft activity specified section property identified club hurdle cleared farmers needs clearly understood piece land staked fencing operations com menced four-strand barbed wire fence needed fencing party held get posts ground wire strung Although face-to-face contact farmer lessee order stray legal pathways club maintained constant contact county KID led interesting development club wanted sublease land would have necessary file short plat stipulated professional survey legal filing However farmer would grant easement le gality required would contract tween farmer club chosen route because cooperation lessee made possible $5 per year fee five acres Much physical labor needed funds raised pay supplies club members willing Local busi nesses responded well appeals cash total $450 contributed addi tion local utility company donated old telephone poles used parking areas several cable reels used picnic tables Work parties started field prepara tion included removal sage brush grading parking area runway site layout would include small control building seen photo 3/4 mile barbed wire strung keep cattle out humans Ground breaking March 12 1983 high level enthusiasm project made possible dedication held April 16 although very first plane took off paved runway April 9 1983 clubs lucky enough have wheeler-dealer Tn-Cities Club no exception Frank Hirsch known sales acquisition ability able contract preparation work gravelling paving 40 x 300-ft runway 10 x 100-ft pit area total price improvement came under $5000 Because unselfish ef forts hard work Frank given honor being first person fly off new runway club owes him great deal freely acknowledge Flyover space no problem make easier beginner pilots club cleared graded 125 feet overrun space end runway takes care short landings also roll-offs full five-year sublease sup port KID club has invested much time money effort new field Mr Nutley buddy box assisted Al Nichols first spectator make flight new airport Tn-Cities RC Club planned ahead applied tax-exempt status Wash ington State some time ago credit position saving large amounts materials bought field because did have pay state sales tax tax-exem Pt status also allowed inform local businesses donations could written off made outside support little easier ob tain club presently working through local attorney file application taxexemption federal level help financing member ship assessment approved club amounted $100 per membership distinction necessary between member membership because family member ships gave immediate buy ing power New members required pay $100 fee joining new Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation Mr Nutley receives memorial plaque club president George Vargo Bob Parazin looks general view Rosadell Nutley Field showing main runway pit area Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 ELECTION TIME Once again time has rolled around annual election officers time office President VP District VP District V VP District IX special election will held VP District IV due quite special circumstancethe resig nation Chuck Foreman effective Decem ber 31 due some very pressing business problems certainly going miss Chuck next year wish him very best business venture elections very important future AMA course quite important nominees Select man feel will best job AMA vote vote will have direct influence out come regardless candidates select delay returning ballot same day receive Make sure voice heard counted takes less time thing right explain did wrong fellow PAl SOARING WC seem 4-year win/lose cycle event 1977 gave us Skip Miller Soaring World Champion 1979 US team members faltered 1981 saw Dwight Holley regain title US 1983 again year though sent three very competitive fliers represent us Mark Smith best placed team member finishing respectable 7th place overall Alex Bower next best 19th place Don Edberg worst luck finish ing high 30s after breaking airplanes first two rounds situation virtu ally impossible recover lesson learned need adequate preparation Given lots lead time tend procrastinate Given short lead time tend toward getting right situation resolving pre paredness Perhaps can aid situation delaying team selection finals date near actual World Championship meet perhaps within 90 120 days time departure meet way can sure final team will ready having just recently flown aircraft team trials late team trial concept can have some very gross logistics problems providing selected team manager some big headaches FAI aspir ants regardless events fly drop line team selection repre sentative let him know feel about concept 1983 NATSCHICOPEE MASS best Nats ever Maybe best yetl Certainly Nats well attended well received resulting fewest problems Nats recent tory Cant say biggest being sur passed Dayton OH Nats 1976 Indoor site touted early having problems turned out best ever Although 60-foot ceiling height Air Force gone out make useable floor cleaned painted glistening epoxy paint determined wiring hanging lights too old withstand flexing involved pull ing lights up ceiling rewired 85 lights pulled up folks ultimate cooperation Helicopter has normal entry 15-20 85 turn out compete Horace Hagen obviously hands full running event managed get flights com pleted two days allotted Free Flight admittedly less best sites its events Homer Smith crew did usual fine job managing heard competitor lodged pro test because someone planted tree distinctly taller others reached out caught model pro testor given stout rope told go climb tree Control Line near pertect site very near main entrance flying area therefore becoming showcase spec tators entered Monday chief timer speed circle drafted innocent bystander assist timing Formula 40 Speed Two flights later look face worth million bucks discovered AMA President drafted stayed timed bunch flightsit funl Combat went quite smoothly thanks mainly efforts Bud Bodzioch well-qualified crew course flying Combat dodging badger holes ground can rather interesting RC Soaring largest entry major category Nats Picture trying run contest 255 entries Gene Shel key crew proved utilizing proper advance planning can done successfully first day alone put up 780 flights saw 11 airplanes air point surely record Only full cooperation contestants could have made work hat off con testants workers both NATS CONVENTION roaring success exactly well received did take advantage various demonstrations displays con vention concept sort trial balloon see well received idea would learned will apply knowledge next convention thing certainwe need better publicize schedule various activities will turn create interest convention concept does seem idea time has come OTHER NATS HIGHLIGHTS Nats gathering place people renew old friendships make new acquaint ances generally enjoy model aircraft least Nats outstanding point view meeting new people New Maxwell Bassett name out dis tant annals hobby Model viation magazine two months ago started rather complete story him timely cause Nats year deed great honor pleasure meet talk him still greater honor to present him certificate indicating induction AMA Hall Fame Joe Kovel too name model ing past becomes identifiable associated Charles H Grant great K-G Free Flight models early 30s Both Charles H Grant Joe Kovel Nats meet speak two gentlemen zenith great est Nats have ever attended NATS 1984 August 5 through 12 next year will find Nats Reno NV Control Line RC Aerobatics Pylon Scale events will held Stead Airport about 10 miles north Reno Free Flight will dry lake imme diately east Stead Airport site will rival Free Flight site US Six miles west Stead another lake bed planned Soaring activitites middle lake bed never goes quite dry mile half dry lake bed sur rounding water hole certainly ought make critical modeler happy 1985 up grabs have favorite location Nats write VP let him know Send copy Headquarters Nats Executive Committeethey have accept site before Executive Council OKs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday evening Nats held annual meeting prescribed laws discussed lots subjects ranging ne RC frequencies new headquarters building possibility oh nol future dues increase set mind easeno dues change 1984 Still have realistic consider what might occur beyond 1984 Again discussion turned subject carrying discount house advertisements Model Aviation magazine Two considerations must recognized 1We cannot refuse carry ads unless ready face legal suit restriction trade 2These same ads considered some ser vice membership allow modeler stretch hobby dollar Either way like K-Mart supermarkets discount selling stay Talking ProudTalking Progress *****LAkJLkJkAJkkiAkAiiAkAAkk November 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Hey kids lets talk safety minute. Carl Maroney AMA insurance expert says 1983 claims far involve flier sticking finger prop starting engine large size nylon plastic dark-colored prop can disas trous hard see running wont slow down after chopping severely Carl urges everybody preach using stick heavy gloves start engine An other important official AMA however claims isnt starting part causes problem claims needle valves made too close props todays modern big engines victim slashed care lessly reaching needle valve Until manufacturers begin help resolve di lemma thing can carry bottle white liquid paint stuff use erase typing paper mark tip prop white Liquid Paper paint dries instantly shows up good prop churning word fliers Keep fingersout props kids. Charles Logg Bernardsville NJ writes Can have list AMA Chartered Clubs New jersey Can highlight Soaring ones know address rubberband-powered clubs NJ Im sending Charles / 4 important husband wife team flying Control Line Scale 83 Nats Mike Doris Gretz Montezuma IA shown Fairchild Trainer Mike won 1st 78 Lake Charles Nats 2nd Lin coln 79 placed high year Doris pits husbandthats wins much Mr Mrs Australia Fran Graves Detroit Ml standing friend Jeffrey Perez holding Control Line Scale plane Jeff won 1st FAI CL Scale 83 Nats 8th world Kiev last year Fran Australia have happily married 17 years Have ever heard IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Associa tion group responsible adult RC fli ers enjoy making large scale model air planes powering larger usual engines very safety conscious have developed strict rules flying Last week held annual bash Ida Grove Iowa Darlo Brisighella Oak Creek WI holding popular Starduster II model plane Darlo leaders IMAA group very safety oriented Don Godfrey Binghamton NY organization presi dent Les Hard editor fine mag azine Dario Don Les together others have brought IMAA long way short time three have appointed Advisory Board AMA Safety Coin m ittee way have delicate subject bring up hope nobody gets mad about 1983 Nats Massachusetts quite successful Occasionally over past three years rumblings have heardthe Nats entry fees too high fliers participate Some people simply cannot afford enter fly other hand may mis taken Maybe entry fee important Question Would people have tended Nats flown entry fees lower have feeling about want fill out enclosed poll mail poll responses will forwarded Nats Executive Committee makes annual recommendation AMA Executive Council Now time respond questionnaire Fill out mail Would lesser entry fee made up fliers Didpeople stay home because could afford en try fee Nobody clairvoyant Nobody mind reader have opinioncome forward now heard promised Helen Olsen St Louis MO would recommend family plan Nats officials con sideration 2nd 3rd members same family get reduced rate enter Nats Does make sense Currently fee $35 basic $3 FF event $5 extra CL event CL Precision Aerobatics $1 2 After $35 basic fee RC event $12 repeat poll reply will warded proper Nats officials have opinion mail NATS POLL Entry Fee too high doesnt matter entry fee less II would have gone year II agree Helen Olsen feel should Family P1 entry fee Et ft YES NO YES NO What Entry Fee recommend what Family Plan recommend Its AMA Nats Sign name address AMA number MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 100 Model Aviation II Pictured happy family Remi deLapparent flew Paris France par ticipate 83 Nats Remis twin boys did great Xavier captured FIRST Sr Hand Launch Glider Bruno got FIRST Sr A-2 Glider Remi commercial pilot Air France Airlines took 7 10 mm come Massachusetts Europe entire family liad great time 83 Nationals Shown Valerie Marielle Papa Remi Xavier Bruno Mama Danielle behind pretty girl far right Cora Stevick Mars PA Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Renewal Time Again. October time year AMAS gigantic mass mailing takes place Thats notices regarding membership renewal following year mailed along ballots AMA annual election year cause reached all-time high over 87000 members mailing bigger ever should noted mailings made within four five day period sent First Class best surance delivery can time available before ballot mailing dead line November 25 Its huge effort costly has proved necessary through years order assure receipt maximum number members despite hun dreds address changes per month maximum potential voting response Unfortunately minority percentage 1525% members typically vote though thousands usually renew member ship voting AMAs Grand Opening. time members read great event will have held famous names will have attended shared celebration weeks before big effort underway display models related materials possible Well over hun dred models hung trees suspended roof structure Adding interest fact trees models rotate breeze air conditioning ducts shapes sizes models seen tiniest rub ber-powered Peanut Scale models larg est RC sailpianes age range models display go back 20s right up present Its awesome spectacular representation aeromodeling Pilots Pensacola. 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics scheduled October 10 through 15 Pensacola FL least 30 countries participating Chinese team however pulled out due politicsthey objected South African entry would have first time Chinese compete category world championships Aeromodeling world scene sub ject politics because teams fi nancially supported governments subject passport controls Thus no matter modelers themselves politic ally inclined sad fact sub ject whims governments Fortunately countries have affected Pensacola event blessed big entry including South America press time big contest offing stage set great competition Sig Scholarships Cant page 97 College William Mary Leonard earned 417 grade point average Hopewell High School named National Merit Scholar recognized Virginia Council Higher Education Excelling debating chess earned letters both tapped National Honor Society Beta Society 1981 Virginia Gover nors School Gifted science social studies awards given him high school Other activities included French club chess team student government captain Battle Brains team local TV quiz program still found time earn money education taking job McDonalds Restaurant also worked part-time Appomatox Library aide started modeling age 10 working way through plastic kits Free Flight Con trol Line 15 flying Radio Con trolled aircraft has active club member helping contests demon strations also worked club news letter current model aviation interests Scale Soaring Supplementing work William Mary gives guitar lessons coaches other students chemistry Two weekends month returns Hopewell works town library also finds time fly friends Mid-Virginia R/C Club THOMAS SZYMKOWSKI graduate Thornton Township High School received $500 help him Thornton Community College South Holland IL Tom top 7% class 616 plans pursue Engineering degree college senior year made National Honor Society won letter basketball also member Spanish club enjoying sports including baseball tennis captained Parks Board basketball team two years local league member AMA several years Tom accumulated wins RC Pattern mov ing up Novice Advanced flying midwest contests several states also did lot work promote model avia tion working several shows greater Chicago area really enjoys sport has made dedicated effort show others what constructive fun can gained model aviation greatest achievement up 1980 fourth place Pattern events Nats held Ohio says sport stay because has very im portant part life plans spend two years Thornton Community College apply ad mission either Purdue University Illinois NORMAN TIMBS JR awarded $500 has sent California Polytechnic State University majoring chanical Engineering Norman lives Northridge CA graduated Granada Hills High School 387 average has impressive list high school awards including scholastic athletic woodshop horticul tural president school High Fliers Club selected Honor Roll received two first place awards science projects enjoys manythings including bicycling YMCA membership played basket ball other sports model sailboats includ ing own designs kites designed two-meter sailplane flew TwoMeter World Cup keen photographer has several photos published variety magazines Norman has deeply involved model aviation 10 years has worked closely father projects greatest achievements October 1981 set four new AMA national records RC Sailpianes reaching altitude 3000 feet future years Norm would like qualify US FAI-F3B team fly international event congratulate winners wish well educational endeavors Academy Sig Manufacturing proud assist young men Exec Council Mtg Cant pg 97 D Safety no committee re port subject discussed later meeting based memo chairman Don Lowe concerning large models Noting chairman extremely busy considerable travel approved unani mously Jim McNeill chairman Lowe stay committee Presi dent also appointed Paul Samaras com m ittee E Safety Code Discussion Under woods suggestions clarification Control Line criteria air shows showed need better definition what de sired further considered next meeting F Film Chairman Byrne noted need new film based safety illustrate good perhaps bad practices general support concepts idea recommended further development 5 New Contest Boards Following dis cussion motion presented April 30 Council Meeting approved 12 1 District Xl dissenting replace current RC Contest Board four separate RC Boards Soaring Aerobatics Racing Helicopters effective January 11984 6 Contest Board Procedures need revision noted assure timely rule book publication possibility mak ing next rule book effective 1985 stead 1984 proposed make avail able 6-9 months advance instead 3-6 months late subject deferred next Council meeting give time consideration clarify Council vs Contest Board jurisdiction concerning pro cedural changes 7 Future Nats Sites possibility returning Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 3-4 years noted possibility Michigan site another Oklahoma also return Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago possibilities explored further 8 Museum Guidelines Brodersen advised Continued page 102 November 1983 101 Flying SitesCont page 98 funds going field improvements need ed approved club has adverse effect new enrollments fact just opposite has happened now club has new field Membership has already lumped 80 low 50 1982 So much argu ment people will spend moneythey will have sufficient reason can see positive benefits coming back What did Tn-Cities RC Club helped get field well way becoming model airport best tradition planned approach charted course under good leadership used tools dis posal including AMA book Getting Keeping Flying Sites used softsell meetings civic county people did get mad quit earlier flying site lost first requests turned down Above listened agen cies could help profited what heard April 16 1983 big day Members Nutley family came Seattle Radio TV coverage Exec Council Mtg Cont pg 107 meeting Detroit Art Institute offi cer resulting Acquisition Guidelines booklet given AMA Museum Cur ator need define AMA Museums status within AMA noted fur ther discussion come future meeting 9 Sanction Fees Following discussion need approved 12 1 District V dissenting increase sanction fees $5 $10 except Record Trials effective January 1 1984 also directed income additional fees would credit ed Competition Services Department improvement sanction services 10 Sanction Classification problem distance separation between AA AAA meets discussed no action taken noted problem working out between adjacent District contest coordinators Vice Presidents 11 FAI Proposals/RepresentatiOn Fol lowing discussion typically short notice involved learning about new proposals agreed consensus submit uS pro posal next meeting future propos als submitted year time nual FAI Bureau meeting spring approval Bureau publication soon possible thereafter preferably May 1 least six months notice avail able countries before voting nual December FAI meeting Noting need consistency continuity US representation FAI Grigg recommended current delegate George Buso continuing service official voting delegate appointment ap proved 9 4 Districts III V VIII X dis sented 12 IMAA Safety report AMA Safety committee member Don Lowe discussed need specific recom mendations noted agreed terrific An interview club presi dent aired day long radio station brought people out field see what going Other AMA mem bers chartered clubs Walla Walla Zillah invited came boost both numbers spirits Tn-Cities club half hour demonstra tion flights made buddy box ar rangement allowed non-flying members crowd try hand Radio Con trol very first flight after dedication made Mr Nutley under guidance Al Nichols Mr Nutley praised club its hard work industry especially pleased club chose say thank Kennewick Irrigation District naming field after late wife has club earned self lovely field work mem bers did neighbors press radio TV has made wonderful contribution local understanding model avia tion model aviators can Kennewick can hometown too Geoffrey Styles grateful thanks Wu ChinTnCities RC materials used story Pete Swift photographs Lowes report should sent IMAA presi dent Don Godfrey Brodersen should attend August IMAA annual meet ob serve behalf Council McNeill adadvised expected convene Safety Committee prior end Sep tem ber 13 Site Owner Newsletter Underwood noted intent discuss subject AMA PR Director Geoff Styles Council consideration next meeting 14 Day Memberships Following discussion recommendation against proposal approd October 82 Coun cil meeting AMA insurance broker approved 11 1 District III dissenting Exec VP abstaining rescind type membership 15 Consent Agenda Proposal pos sibility having non-controversial agenda items adopted single motion means expediting Council business proposed future meetings note such item receiving objection would transfer usual discussion debate agenda 16 Heavy Model Insurance noting insurance models over 55 pounds might available higher cost conflict AMAs Safety Code noted agreed consensus no action di rection would taken until AMA Safety Committee makes its recommendations con cerning IMAA safety guidelines models heavier 55 pounds 17 Grand Opening Budget budget unanimously approved including extra contingency allowance provide decora tions refreshments travel lodging Council members September 24-25 weekend 18 Museum Curator Budget unanimously approved compensate Curator rate $5000 per year contracted consultant basis year year also up $5000 per year museum expenses budgeted 19 Council Meeting Expense Allowance approved 9 3 V X dissenting VII abstaining car rental reimbursable bus taxi other commerical trans portation available timely basis car rental can serve three Council members up amount com mercial transportation cost 20 FAI Budget Allocation Grigg ap pointed committee chaired Izzo cluding Brodersen Underwood Brown Worth study subject presented Grigg Brodersen report next meeting 21 Self-Injury Report Headquarters insurance company reports discussed conclusion recommenda tions should relate realistically cause effect headquarters sugges tions first considered AMA Safety Commitee andlor Executive Council 22 AMA Cargo Vehicle clarified consensus Executive Director has authority sell expeditious sale recommended 23 FAI Award Expenses agreed unanimously travel expenses Dick Weber winner FAIs Penaud Award approved him attend FAI General Conference Los Angeles September order receive award person noted received award holding FAI records simultaneously else 24 Financial Services proposal banking institution offer financial services including loans no risk AMA ap proved further discussion next meeting 25 Airfoil Tournament Program proposal initiate promotional program based variations model design concept approved consideration next meeting 26 Personality Interviews specific proposal taping interviews noted Brodersen presented next meet ing 27 Awards Superior Service Award approved presentation AMA Grand Opening publicity withheld until afterward 28 Next Meeting November 5/6 ap proved Reston VA 8 2 vote Connecticut S Maine achonetto Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Hollistont MA 01746 Ajacciate Vics-Prenidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Osenas Folnom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 tton Krafft P0 Boo 1828 73 Heritage Lo. OuxburV MA 02332 Al NOnotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 000 Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinaooe George Wilson 318 Fisher 50. Waloole MA 02181 Its best Nationals thats ever held quote made times during after 1983 Nationals held 102 Model Aviation Westover Air Force Base extremely pleased attendance help furnished members District would unfair name individuals groups helped make Nats success am sure would Omit someone contri buted therefore say general Thanks everyone can proud results work time put endeavor pleased attendance 1000 contestants approximately 3000 model ing enthusiasts Estimates show Saturdays Sundays attendance over 40000 people discussions Col Ayers both military Chamber Com merce very pleased have hosted Nats have expressed desire host Nats again therefore will campaigning see can return Nats 1985 time announced Nats would held Westover article placed PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pi lots Assoc newsletter addressed concern possible lack sufficient circles test area facility quite pleased receive following letter Wynn Paul Secretary/Treasurer PAMPA members PAMPA wish thank efforts helping Control Line fliers obtain superb site Westover 1983 Nationals Both official practice sites probably finest Ive seen since 1971 understand instru mental keeping end runway Precision Aerobatics circles located certainly needed circles view fact site Philadelphia has lost next years World Champion ships think Westover would great place provided sufficient lodging available Once again thanks work consideration Control Line fliers 1983 Nationals Thursday during Nats week held District meeting time suggested following two activities considered 1 hold symposium-type District meeting spring 1984 2 Organ ize hold regional championships Dis trict would include events held Nats Both well received intend pursue will holding meeting latter part October time will soliciting help area clubs organ ize activities suggestions help will welcome During meeting presented Hall Fame Award Maxwell Bassett origi nator gas-powered model aircraft always idols pleasure meet him personally attendance meeting another idol mineCarl Gold berg Goldberg Models recall building Goldberg Indoor Stick called years ago presented Award Excellence Pioneer Valley Radio Control Club donated field test site installed large hospitality tent members out force helping possible way awarded Superior Service Award Roman Polaski president Pioneer Valley RC Club countless hours work make sure theeventshad proper manpower District entrants Nats several members placed high competi tion pleasure placing fourth Expert Stand-Off Scale well achieving highest flight points Scale conclusion Nats Execu tive Council Nominating Committee met nominated seek another term Vice President District I accepted little disappointed no other nom inees campaigning office can fun last time somewhat tied up bus iness commitments unable put forth effort required Thanks again District Dis trict II contributors making 1983 Nats best ever Flying Near Airports Careful New Jettey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 AMacato VicePrsielsnta Pete Bancyni 260S eroadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drescy 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Feequeccy Coordiea5v George Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS An East Coast Nats has much part life during past several years am sort numb point now great dream has really come true Others will cover spectacle issue much greater detail could within limited space far greater photographic skill nothing else however must now thank District II members con tributed much success 1983 Nats Westover AFB Chicopee MA wonderful people responded magnificently appeals support could devote entire column months months nothing acclaiming virtues heaping praise well-deserved modelers break down several well-defined highly regarded groups dues-paying AMA members Parish wit 1 came work 2 came watch 3 came both credit thesefoiks three groups spell su-p-p-o-r-tI Thats what asked thats what got! could cite name scores District Two-ers would doubt re sult inadvertent omission deserving supporters THE WAY WE WERE Westover AFB cover Nats objectively overbearing personal pride have decided share observations two Long Island modelers Anton Tony Ker chenko VP Long Island Flying Eagles Jim Bocckinfuso Exec Dir club quoted part fine club newsletter Eagles Nest As Tony saw can imagine over 1000 contestants flying form model aircraft date gathered place coupled hot sunny weather smooth paved runways youll get some idea what taking place Westover Air Base past week reported over 700 RC Soaring flights took place day during Soaring event guess saw flying day have seen couple years AMA Headquarters set up Quality Inn entire motel taken up sponsors films information centers sou venir shops just about everything else has model aviation entire courtyard taken up Scale models being judged time Over 145 models entered simply beautiful Once field able wander about will Because tre mendous size air field things really spread out guess least mile walk CL Combat area RC Pylon area crowds large very easy walk up flight lines get close look action CL Combat great Most guys come 15 20 planes leave very few piece Almost flight wound up mid-air collision would just pull engine off stick another plane ready another heat Great action times spectators CL Stunt things have really changed flying large ships55-60 wings 45-size engines Next stop CL Scale Scale ships beautiful P-38s B-25s Zeros P-47s rest RC Pylon difficult see simply because safety factor got good look models pits caught few heats models fly entire race knife-edge attitude really move As said hard see races what did see fast exciting course could go on have say Scale true interest planted myself right runway watched over 300 Scale flights What saw model jets flying well over 100 mph Rossi 81 ducted fans B-17 bomber over 10 wing kinds bi planes triplanes Cap 20s 21s war planes just about everything else two exceptional flights really got feet Byron P-Si did four-point rolls 50 feet over deck day sight model superb sound 24 4-bladed prop hard describe spoke owner pilot plane friendly anyone could model finished two weeks prior Nats running last looked scoreboard biggest thrill Jimmy myself would say specta tors come late Sunday morning about F-S Phantom jet 7 fuselage twin-ducted jets spectacular scale detail model has ever built rivet detail ship seemed hard believe anybody would risk flying model Well everyone watched Mr Tom Cook owner builder started engines taxied out runway took off As plane rotated retracts employed climbed up out sight ship did full power split S after coming out clouds well over 100 November 1983 103 mph 7 long jet did slow roll less 10 over deckl People cheering absolutely amazed landing next perfect right down em ployment drag chute help slow down roll-out can honestly say highlight modeling career Jims view first Nationals Ive ever attended head still buzzing activity saw trip car 31/2 hours During three days met modelers almost state country very friendly interesting give idea just big contest 1200 officially registered participants opening day Sunday probably other people registering during week Most people several airplanes plane made least four flights contestants entered several categories So can see quite few planes flying during week 270 contestants just flying gliders flew over 2000 flights Thats com petition 87 contestants entered Helicopters own Wally Rodriguez Ron Diabola among com petition tough over 300 flights just Helicopters figures everything else also unbelievable Everywhere looked saw planes air LETS HANG IN THERE have another East Coast Nats 1 986 whenever lets keep foot door Westover AFB accomplish propose ginning 1984 hold Northeast Regional Meet continue year until again able have Nats Westover came out winner year regards both military Chicopee Chamber Commerce lets keep en thusiastic acceptance alive through annual repetition kind thing shall push Will help GEORGE WOOD WOODY CLAPP AMA 35491 1940-1983 District II particular aviation general lost dedicated air man fine gentleman July 22 1983 crash Woody Clapps full-scale Sopwith Triplane near home Allegany NY profound condolences Mrs Carolyn aapp Woodys host friends including es pecially fellow modelers Southern Tier Radio Society believe fol lowing message Mrs Clapp repro duced entirety STARS-DUST newsletter Woodys club elo quently expresses grief us feel deep sadness duty report Woody Clapp passed away Fri day July 22 1983 died crash involv ing full-scale Sopwith Triplane came home work conditions per fect flying readied Triplane fly ing Taking off soon flying usual outstanding skill inexplicably engine sputtered coughed Flames erupted engine-cockpit area Tri plane ship immediately fell sky totally destroyed will no attempt eulogize evaluate time receive newsletter knew Woody well better did family friends ac quaintances STARS Im sure experi encing emotions feelings far beyond words describe could written time Goodbye Woody well miss you could have realized Remem brances Mrs Carolyn Clapp MAD VII seventh Model Aviation Day New York proclaimed Mayor Ed Koch marked August 6 1983 largest display ever model aircraft three-block area Rockefeller Plaza mid town New York City site upon peri meter skating rink presided over celebrated statue Prometheus seen national television Christmas season tree-lighting ceremonies August area major point interest vacationers parts USA MAD days consequently always great value hobby/sport model aviation PR point view Back home visitors folks local prominence such position better appre ciate needs eg flying site appeals modelers having experienced MAD presentation highlights its main theme safety wholesomeness aeromodeling JOHN KANAKOS AMA 52975 1913-1 983 As close District II report honor bid farewell friend credit sense word hobby aeromodeling like John have deep faith its worthiness people share unselfishly Ohn nsylvania Vignra III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice-Praidenta Joe Siben 36980 Volley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 irancte Pluharty 504 21st St Vienna Wv 26101 Corky Hail man S 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1S883 Frequsecy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Poarun CL Cincinnati OH 46239 Phone 513 542-4406 Sorry about last months report lack 36-hour days nine-day weeks finally caught up hope went Nats enjoyed yourselves VPS opinion best Nats last decade mosphere between categories events cordial interest cooperation work crew under Roman Polaski took can attitude toward anything asked Air Force Colonel Ayers top airmen line cooperative people Ive ever worked An example attitude generator quit RC Scale Site B went over try get started again airman simply watch off-duty came up after seeing problem said Ill get another within 10 minutes another generator hooked up runningand airman simply disap peared crowd spectators incident examples what made Nats special owe special thanks Colonel Ayers commanding officer Westover Air Force Base AMA Dis another John left us sunny morning Saturday August 6 1983 after having flown landed safely tethered RC Helicopter Model Aviation Day celebration Rockefeller Plaza John Star Performer upon occasion enough also arranged club Long Island Hover Lovers support event filling display tables dozens well-executed Helicopter models Life ended John Kanakos sunny morning among friends engaged promoting beloved model avia tion loving wife Fay family will miss fine gentleman away field profound sympathiesand thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKEDI trict AVP Ed Izzo great time District Ill Frequency Coordinator Jim Bearden sends following lists com mon carrier licenses District Ill adja cent states use Keep mind licensees necessarily active transmitters inclusion list doesnt necessarily mean cant used area Jim notes far has able determine new frequencies interference-free District III time Adjacent State Frequencies rict Ill TX 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 County Tompkins Duchess Rensselaer Suffolk Jefferson Onondaga B roome New York Rockcastle Grayson Jefferson Boyd Franklin Atlantic Salem Morris Cumberland Cape May Cherry Hill St Joseph2 Madison1 Marion1 NEW YORK No TX & 72OOMHz 1 02 1 34 1 421 542 94 1 50 2 58 1 62 2 78 1 86 KENTUCKY 1 1AO 1 1 A2 3 2 14 1 70 1 114 1 1 46 NEW JERSEY 1 1 30 1 1 42 1 1 42 1 1 46 1 1 54 1 162 INDIANA 1 O4t 1 08 1 20 1 64 MICHIGAN Grand/Traverse 1 1 04 Kent21 041AO MARYLAND Anne Arundel 11 42 PrInce Georges 21 46t 1 62 104 Model Aviation joh fl\ MdIAt 98 County Hamilton Butler Anyone out has encountered problems solutions let Jim know can share information rest district AMA District III Frequency Information OHIO TX No TX & 7200MHz 2 1 08 1 98 14 2 06 2 10 1 14 2 18 1 22 4 46 1 78 1 94 Cuyahoga 15 4 02 1 18 2 22 1 24 2 32 1 50 154 1 58 1 70 190 1 64 202 1 42 1 46 150 3 62 150 242 2 46 2 50 1500 1420 1120 1100 1060 Erie1 Summit8 Portage1 Medlna6 Morrow1 Trumbull1 PIke1 Montgomery 1 AShtabula 1 PhIladelphIa 9 ColumbIa Monroe Schuyklll FranklIn Erie Lackawanna 1 LehIgh1 PENNSYLVANIA 3 06 1 58 1 86 2 88 2 96 1 1 36 1 1 42 2 1 54 1 74 6 1 54 2 62 1 64 1 68 1 70 1 58 1 98 WEST VIRGINIA Campbell11 14 OhIo11 86 following Pittsburgh ARCS should selfexplanatory AMA members District Ill Subject District III Seminar Trim Talk Pattern Flying Demo cordially invited join other members District Ill buffet ban quet Holiday Inn Weirton WVRt 22 Three Springs Drive Saturday Octo ber 29 700 pm District Ill seminar will led District VP Dave Brown AVP Gene Shelkey discussion matters concerning District AMA will focal point question answer session addition Dave will present Trim Talk very informative RC flier Sunday 30th invited meet ARCS flying field just 20 min utes Motor Inn open flying Pattern flying demo Dave Brown Dave will help trim out ship like well give tips contest flying Gene Shelkey Miles Reed Mark Radcliff will demonstrate special flying techniques well Bring plane open flying 1000 am till noon 300 pm until dusk Motel accommodations have ar ranged group basis Single @ $2800 double @ $3500 per night secure room call 304 7235522 ask AMA Group Rate Accommodations Looking forward seeing Jerry Fink ARCS Secretary412 5618944 Dont confuse Pittsburgh seminar Salt Fork District Meeting far know still being planned February Delaware C Delrict ColumIrm land C North Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 AMA Council has accepted resig nation will place Howard Crispin Charlie Spear years election ballot Both individuals dedicated advancement AMA both have Council meetings very aware what has going District IV past five years Its going tough choice decide should represent remaining two years unex Cand3pired term would like take opportu Wayna Abernathy 9205upper Marlboro MO 20870 nity thank other district vice-presidents Bob Chenwine 205 Tioron d NawOort News VA 23808and members Council accepting Howard Criopin 811 Beaclwood Charlotteovilla VA 22901recommendations successors represent V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wlmingtorr 08 19809District IV John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Fallo Church VA 22042 e always agreed some Charlee Spear 283 Holly Lane Moclcsvlle NC 27028other vice-presidents ideas some FrequencyCocadlasesorprojects endorsed isnt name Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr. PavetteviSa NC 28301of game put forth ideas Phone Evening 9191 488-8988 believe idea right AMA try convince others right least end results collective thinking 14 dedicated individuals giving time improve protect sport love very much hobby has good have felt least could sure would around others en joy work within AMA protect advance feel very strongly other members Council feel way also dont always agree working hobby Support themgive ideas will appreciate column month probably hardest have ever write regret withdraw acceptance run election AMA President have also resign Vice-President resignation will effective December 31 1983 Below copy letter gave John Grigg Nominating Committee meeting held during Nats regretful decisions have ever make letter will explain Whats Happening District IV Rowan Aerornodelers Salisbury NC low picture sent Ralph Corelle copy ultralight landed clubs field Dear John regret must send letter resignation VP District IV withdraw acceptance run elec tion AMA President As Vice-President District IV have served five years capacity have thoroughly enjoyed minute hope have made some small contribution progress AMA during time next two half years will spending time outside United States some projects com pany dont feel would fair AMA members District IV con tinue VP will posi tion represent Council meetings make club visits would like suggest have Howard Crispin AVPs Dis trict IV complete term office balance 1983 making date resig nation August 31 1983 possible will continue VP until December 31 1983 time must have election appoint someone fill bal ance term Since election year some District VPs would too dificult add District IV ballot place Charlie Spear Howard Crispin candidates finish out term office 1984-85 sincerely hope Council members District IV understand reasons resignation purely because business obligations can attend did foresee year ago would happen As know have said times dont have time job right should get out let someone else John good luck election bid another term President AMA will support 100% believe best man job Til next monthDave still have couple columns write dont stop communicating Keep regrets newsletters coming least until Chuck December O5O November 1983 105 Modelers Northern Virginia Maryland might keep eyes open stolen RC model Andrew Benjamin 301 Roosevelt Ct NE Vienna VA 22180 Circus Hobbies Acro Knight stolen car front house has Rhom retracts ST G60 blue head Du-Bro MuffLAire muffler finished K&B Dark Blue Superpoxy yellow trim canopy aluminumcolored spinner modified have wing flaps receiver Futaba C-7 five 5T25 516 servos installed belly wing tips scraped up Watch stangers flying fieldsor some might want sell plane Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 0 Tenrestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12001 8790550 Associate Vica-Prsodwsts Greg Doe Rn 4 166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 JosephMicalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 70 Fifth So Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35t21 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd No 32 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Lurry Welth 5975 Wanerty Dr Jackson Ms 39206 Prequancy coordinator Burnis Fields 1096 Onrarlo Sc Jackoonoslie FL 32206 Phone Day 19041 388-8662 missed 1983 Nats missed good missed years Nats however0 little bit Nats given him after fact Juan Romero Pattern flier Fort Lauderdale FL didnt get go Nats secretary Carolyn McFerren called few weeks after Nats asked get Juan Nats hat next day Nats hat patch way Juans promotion party has transferred Tampa will general manager Marriott Hotel As August Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Melbourne FL has eight contests keeping Carl Wolfe club CD very busy other CDs can top number Tommy Friedman North Fulton Flying Circus club Atlanta GA area featured article RC hobbies August 1983 issue Robb Report magazine connoisseurs Its good article Worth looking up Orlando FL mid-August tried visit Kissimmee Valley Model Club RCACF club West Orange Sunfliers Club couldnt find first two visited Sunfliers spent some time RC World RC World Lee Painter Bill Sharpe president vice president broke ground sun shelter control tower field should finished well advance Tangerine fact construction should have started new road tennis courts swimming pool condos L1BVIU muon Sbuuumss g Texas college designed canard its maiden flight ed looped flew inverted first flight An excellent show Columbus/Ft Benning RC Flyers have new field decided have Grand Opening October 2 celebrate want public know everyone including TV press invited Illinois ana C Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 3141 487-1957 Aasocoata Vice-Presadesits Loren Hot W643 Hiti Brook Quincy IL 6301 William Kd4-. 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFartend 3404 Keithohire Way Lexington KY 40503 Raymond Meyers PG Box 243 Srnirhville MD 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Universicy City MO 63132 William 0 Snacley PG Boo 2B1Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Son 72 Varna ILGi 375 Pregnancy coordinator James Check 564 Grantehester St Lexington KY 40505 beginning flying season fraught rain foul weather Now reach dog days summer Sixers have beseiged day after day torrid heat little rain temperatures over 100 degrees have made weekly flying ses sions physical test engines flyers simple relaxed outdoor activ ity us seek hobby Maybe someone needs design compressor air conditioner models Underwoods enjoyed week New England prior Nats Bar Harbor area well coast south Boston produced sightseeing delight week Nats fantastic site weather local support competition community pro vided magical interplay develop out standing Nats cooperation provided Walt Throne Pattern fliers Adam Sattler Pylon group made possibfe accommodate 100 Scale RCers thrill having couple thousand spectators ap plaud cheer Indoor Scale flights see ing 150 fine Scale models gathered static judging made long hours worthwhile twelve hour days put wife headed souvenir sales booth rewarded wonderful sales record missed Nats year missed great experi ence rushed home ready ourselves Scale Team Selection Louisville August 12 13 14th District VI can proud event E P Tom Sawyer State Parks director Rita Strasburg great help provided needs Tom Sawyer Mod eling Association grounds excellent shape Southern Indiana RC Modelers Skyliners CL group provided able help CD Dale Arvin set up excellent accom modations managed see weather enjoyable judges CL Bert Dugan Andy Sheber Lew McFarland RC judges Dave Abel John Guenther Art Arro Bill DeVerna team selected three-day compe tition Control Line Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhodes al ternate RC team includes Skip Mast Bob Underwood Steve Sauger Cliff Tacie alternate Cliff chosen team manager Dolly Wischer assis tant As mentioned prior columns held District VI meeting Thursday evening host Ramada Inn Motel Fortunately combined reception team selection members made up bulk people present great time $100 cash bar covered regret having chance meet Sixers area pleasant task occurred during meet Saturday opportunity present Jim Sears predecessor VP service award work hours time effort represented plaque Jim received Newsletters Kansas City area can look forward Indoor fun organized 106 Model Aviation Jeff Davis Sunflier put Pitta through paces RC World field Jim Wetmore tried keep video camera Shauii*4 andJeremy 7 Jeffs helpers U Lefty Walker another West Orange Sunflier Right Stuff model flvinq John Kerlo Tom Long Jeff Kerlo took first through third IRKS August Glider contest Kansas City Indoor Fliers Once month De cember through February sessions will held 3 pm 5 pm Saturdays Con tact Roger Schweder 913-648-4265 details Dave Cosby southeast Missouri comes report about Kansas City Heli copter Contest held KCRC Dave im pressed turn-out manner contest run Winners included Greg Sawyer Expert Dave Cosby Ad vanced Mark Been Beginners Dave also offers help anyone interested Heli copter work can contacted 314438-5683 using material way because has done beautiful job Because well done felt important let know minimum two months lead time required may blow due VP deadlines endI couldnt pass up piece Flypaper Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Bill Shubert editor piece identified way may assume its Little Known Facts Prop actually slang term derived full Latin word Propeller meaning breaks landing study props has going years dating back long before Wright Brothers Ancient Greeks first civilized peoples appreciate importance props discovered birds dont use much happened prop development next thousand years until early 1 900s pilot name Charles C Contact discovered props made con venient handles hand-starting aircraft en gines big innovation back days before electric starters pilots throughout world honored man saying name time engine started Early 1920s modelers discovered another new use propscutting fingers conservatives time predicted would beashort-lived fad however finger cutting has persisted 60 years has grown such widespread popularity just about modeler has tried least once Finally toward middle 20th century man could no longer figure out uses props scientists finally gave up invented jet Safe flight Bob winners KCRC Heli-Iowa igan eonta ,si copter contestVII DISTRICT REPORT KCCL News edited John Holliday comes notes trip Nats Too often hear about gripes know HQ would like know about people appreciate effort Evidently John got little late HQ staff person made point help him get set up dorm room after office closed several newsletters have gathered info about Great Race VIII unique event Sailplane cross-country attracted 23 teams representing 12 states Canada Switzerland team Ken Bates Ken Shaw Mike Mcintyre Kurt Emerling Mike Bak won SOARs event being team complete course Team time 3 hours 32 minutes Good News-Bad News Department receive pieces material asking events plugged column Prob lems space make such requests difficult fill counts As result must either selective pick unusual events greater problem occurs because often material much too late include case point will Kent Pyle Golden Valley RC Assoc provided some excellent photos material pro mote Open House Clinton MO area Newspaper articles public informa tion sheets included past years Kent really super job selling neat club project commended energy effort Unfortunately bad news because magazine dead lines material sent July could show up until now some weeks after 1983 event September ts entertained pub lic Open House range air planes flown way 1/3 scale AA Gliders Helicopters hope Kent wont angry Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Aiatant vice-President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapids IA 52402 Auocate Vice-Preaidessts Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 RusseI Knetoger 2625 C Shorowood elve Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 492a Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William ltohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St ioseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore t013 Dorsene Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132s Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frequency Coordinator PeOn Waters 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Coening 3131 437-4244 results District VIIs ef forts Scale competition major con tests summer EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY site FAI Scale Team Selection held August 12 13 14 This competition sponsored Na tional Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA picked RC Control Scale teams represent United States Paris France 1984 RC team comprised Skip Mast Royal Oak Ml flying well-known C-130 Hercules followed Bob Under wood St Louis MO Hiperbipe Steve Sauger Troy Ml new Stinson Tn- Motor Control Line team will represented Jeff Perez Lamed KS proven B-i 7 Mike Gretz Montezuma IA Zlin Akrobat Ron Sears Pontiac Ml PT-i 7 six fliers plus first alternate team chose Cliff Tacie Mt Clemens Ml Team Manager Cliff flying Spezio Tu-Holer also first al ternate RC team Ed Rhoades Cinnaminson NY flying Skyraider first alternate Control Line team should proudly noted Skip Steve Mike Ron Cliff District VII modelers Other modelers district participated Australia Graves Detroit Ml Bob Wischer Delafield WI also second alternate RC team Also Art Arro Ann Arbor Ml District VII VP Bert Dugan CIlo Ml attendance acting both static flying judges FAI Scale Team winners first second alternates standing behind two first place airplanes left right Bob Wiacher Cliff Tacie Steve Sauger Bob Under wood Skip Mast Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhoads Charlie Bauer November 1983 107 District VII modelers very successful Louisville also made very impressive showing Canadian Nats AMA Nats summer Skip Mast first Cliff Tacie second both Canadian FAI Scale Sport Scale events Canadian Control Line Scale event Ron Sears placed first Mike Wel shans Troy MI placed third AMA Nats held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts best Nats recent times superb weather super site might have among contributing factors Cliff Tacies first place win FAI Precision Scale third place finish RC Sport Scale Expert Bob Wischer placed second Precision Scale event Control Line Ron Sears placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second Sport Scale Ron Sears tied third Au stralia Graves Mike Weishans managed fifth place award three tenths point out third Another District VII entry event Dave Copeman flying ductedfan model Control Line traveled Ida Grove role AMA Safety Committee member saw seg ment flying Saturday afternoon IMAAs annual extravaganza very impressive managed very specific attention safety model airworthiness also flying procedures So attention during brief time watching three-way midair lost fa mous B29 expect news will treated appropriate specialists else trip marred slightly afternoon rain lost little Minnox camera sleep car night Sioux aty seat belt connectors sticking kidney Now heres hobby shop sign gives proper credit good old AMA Notice AMA logo bottom hobby shops Detroit area loyal AMA owner chain having served sev eral years Dis trict VP continuing serve agent AMA transactions illustrated affords local modelers unique place congregate particularly Saturday morn ings Support hobby shops gentswe need need Arkansas S Louisiana Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aocat0 Vic-PrmidenOs Sob Friedl 5512 Sciashmood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yle Or. Gariand TX 75042 Willam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak CL Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barxlesville OK 74003 6d Shearer 3416 David Dr Metaire LA 70003 Frequency Coeardinato Tom Blalveney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 MURPHY SAYS -- has no moving parts will probably break anyway jewel advice Always try plan ahead Remember wasnt raining Noah built Ark Proof wisdom pre-planning prompts compliment AMA District behalf AMA District VIII pat-onthe-back splendid job folks northeast USA District did hosting 1983 National Model Airplane Championships certainly finest Nats ever held compliment certainly valid because fine Nats have held District VIII Dallas Lake Charles Seguin own opin ion certainly valid since have person ally involved managing Nats year since 1950 since 33 years sincerely hope District VP Ed Izzo New Englanders worked him will accept hearty WELL DONE yall Thoughtful observation ee destruction crashing model airplane usually somewhere between mild Oops frantic Oh God get occasional letters old friend San Angelo TX Eldon Wilson al ways offers constructive thoughts future AMA aeromodeling Eldon writes because knows own concern just model aviation will serve communities both local national us individually Eldon feels same AMA should serve absolute maximum number members maximum number ways equally possible will always have competition flying since way improve product should also attend members directly terested competition flying Fun-Flys Fly-Ins very popular increase sure great step right direction Competition flying can intimidating thing beginner strictly sport flier Fun-Flys Fly-Ins offer timid self-conscious modeler chance bring models along just displayed proudly flying being judged Without tension competition Fun-Flys much happier affairs no going home loser Seeing value thinking Eldon Wilson suggests series state-by-state district-by-district Fly-A-Ramas organized Help remem ber has offered help Great idea above dove-tails some plan ning have tried promote AMA last 10 years Finally year Nats got start developing Nats com bined flying championship always annual convention interests en tire membership families Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters staff did notable job year getting Nats Westover AFB headed direction Baby steps sure right direc tion like idea expanded Nats demonstrations displays both commer cial special interest groups symposiums entertainment banquets picnics swap shops museum displays guest speakers just heck lot model airplane flying let us know will proud hear will try champion ideas youd like make sure Headquarters knows thinking write Vince Mankowski better still write us both because contacting someone paid administra tive staff interested contact ing contacting AMAS dedi cated volunteer about claim very thoughtful gesture National Free Flight Society arrived mail Don Hughes sent very nice letter membership card NFFS gracious gesture very wise move make us Council Types feel involved special interest groups problems Don letter membership card much appreciated appropriate since AMA association began cham pionship level Free Flight e3Os got medals trophies prove Thanks asked newsletters clubs District VIII now Ive gotta brag now coming in steady stream getting better time pat back newsletter editors Also thank personal notes often include wish could quote newsletters just isnt room Dont forget exchange other gosh sakes sure have some sort name address listed can write proud dang once awhile newsletter editor really rings bell Michael Wheat Pryor Creek RC Club did just August newsletter whole thing tongue-in-cheek points up sense humor youve gotta have happy modeler starts out First Annual Pryor Creek RC Heatstroke Sunfly Gar bage Bag Give-A-Way Quoting further During meeting clubs Contest Com mittee never really took place decided hardly anyone doing seri ous flying summer club contest order variety events bringout very serious flyer Events will include Climb Climb fastest out-of-sight declared winner Fewest Touch-and-Goes pilot getting three minutes make least number take-offs landings Duration winner makes fewest trips outhouse Other events include Dead Stick Take-Off Blind Mans Bluff Power Diver Mexican Jumping Bean Carry Inverted Transmitter Disaster Avoidance Entry fee Sunfly Used Air plane engine radio wheels etc must wrapped garbage bag will drawing garbage bags contestants draw own airplane thats tough luck Pryor Creek RC Attaboy Award will go flier brings big gest cooler full ice could miss having fun around bunch happy modeling nuts like hereby award Johnny Clemens Memorial Pat-On-The-Back Pryor Creek Okla homa RCCIub hottern you-know-what Dis trict VIII time year About shade around midnight cat fish coming up drink out birdbath Two Eds better Two hardest working unsung heros Nats year couple new108 Model Aviation found friends Ed Warren Dallas other Ed McCollough AMAs District XI Vice President have watched lot volunteer workers previous Nats never saw two guys team up much work work unglamorous type such carrying stacking sorting counting cleaning marking helping anything anyone wanted done after glory ap plause just enjoying being part something good 83 Nats pay~ got occasional cold drink course both characters ate sin fully ice cream goodies Friendlys Ice Cream Parlor after hours rea son mention super guys because big shots get glory attention no award called Super Flunky please know no Ed Warrens no Ed McColloughs Nats tables chairs boxes contest gear would have never gotten moved Super Nats would have never come off love admiration AMA dedicated volunteers Greatest event great NatsSoaring Glider Only have involved contest running can appreciate whop ping total 780 flights day indicative superlative kind meet icing-on-the-cake being presence some real pioneers model aviation Among Charlie Grant Joe Kovel Maxwell Bassett Henry Struck Sal Taibi Carl Goldberg Walt Good Leon Shulman meet dignified still further presence six past AMA presidents Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Patton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt As may know now name will AMA ballot office presi dent because own feeling feeling Nominating Committee membership should offered choice being offered choice now responsibility becomes yours cast vote ballots come out October Academy Model Aeronautics YOUR organization express yourself I club should show pride displaying club name logo ******ALL FOR NOW****** Colorado C Kansas S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ajesciete VICS#tddenss Geo Carson Box 2832 Cauper Wy Col Coo 8209 Linden Prairie villin KS 66208 Dick CrOwley 16413 8 Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ii, Mettsrts 429 Do8wood Grufoon NO 58237 Urn Rlcketon 516 5 Croudee Sioux FeIgn 50 67103 Fruqueney CooedMuter Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly Pt Deow Co 80220 Ptsoase Day 1303 761-5960 Ewning 303 7574082 Chicopee MA Nats will probably go down AMA history really fine Nats Entries up over recent years several events convention theme format well-received New England folks prepared gave District VP Ed Izzo Colonel Ayers Westover AFB Susanne Carrion Quality Inn Sales Director Chicopee Chamber Commerce Roman P0laski Pioneer Valley RC Club AMA HQ staff course 300 volunteer AMA members helped run whole affair deserve special thanks Its Reno NV 1984 Id bet sometime future Nats will return Westover AFB Chicopee MA time issue Model Aviation reaches AMA open house will also history couldnt work travel plans visit new building time hope future plans can include stopping Reston VA see National Center Aeromodeling Museum AMA Head quarters will proud justifiably have AMA member during time dramatic growth national organization Different topicbut important SAFETY new patch being developed chartered clubs Safety officers becoming evident clubs attend safety within ranks enjoying sport hobby safe sane way club has elected appointed safety officer coordinate safe practical suggestions follow youll surely want end year draws close new club officers stalled 1984 Paul Samaras Lakewood CO Jefco Fly ers suggests painting tips props contrasting bright color better visual reference Paul suggests AMA members has written manufacturers props suggest consider users products pre-paint second idea Paul newly appointed member National Safety Committee Three atta boys enthusiastic safety minded modeler behooves us make effort possible stay safe mod eling activities throughout year Casper troops have done again following report newly appointed AVP Gene Corson 1983 Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in May 28-29 1983 Third Annual Memorial Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in held Casper WY hosted Casper Airmodelers Association club tradition began year fly-in being dedicated individual hobby Rocky Mountain area pride 1983 event dedicated memo ry late Richard P Derry 1943-1 983 fly-in opened officially Saturday May 28 1000 am Civil Air Patrol Color Guard presented colors Na tional Anthem sung Fred Hildebrand President club read brief resume about Rick Derrys contributions mod el aviation minute silence observed weather perfect two days fun filled flying Temperatures 70s little wind clear skies total 31 entries 24 coming out-of-town fliers came Salt Lake City area Denver Colorado Springs other areas around Rocky Mountain area flying went smoothly everyone having good time honored have AMAs District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis tendance both days along IMAAs dis trict Vice-President Dale Alyea VicePresidents enjoyed fly-in its festivities Saturday evening informal banquet held Eagles hall main course fried chicken other dishes prepared club members wives banquet real success everyone getting chance talk show off scrapbooks other con tests recall things done during day past years entrants began second day western style breakfast field breakfast prepared Chuck Brannon November 1983 109 popular events Cajun Nationals Lafayette LA taking fuel refreshment stand Notice club logo back T-shirt K ARREN Dallas works fool head off Super Flunky Nets also flies Soaring Gliders Elec tric Power wife Karen club members assisting After breakfast flying started again 1000 am full size air planes skydivers again qualify awards entrants fly 1200 noon Sunday Peoples Choice trophy awarded Noal Hess Salt Lake City model Waco YKS-6 biplane Participants Choice awarded Olen Treanery Littleton CO second year row Olen flying Bryon Pitts put beautiful show aerobatics missed being us year would pleased have join us fun filled weekend next year District IX AMA members will electing vice-president also will vot ing AMA presidency fall will receiving information later time reason mention impor tant obligation privilege gear thinking early idea voting Watch candidate statements Model v/at/on magazine return ballots receive Let officers know support through votes Arizona fornia ii Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Assooate vice-Pesideins Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94595 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Avy. Orangenole CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenin AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rn B Box 51 Tucson AZ 65710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90309 Al Tuttle 417 Bhilani St Pukalani Maui HI 967BB Al WilliamsOn 445 Wesoby Chum Vista CA 92011 Frequency COOfliiflhtOV Hal Jackson 8286 Sanset Ave. amr Oaks CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-0003 Youll reading depth reports recently concluded National Model Plane Championships Chicopee MA Ill give None will able convey great years event Westover AFB commander bent over back wards accommodate modelers town welcomed us everywhere turned weather cooperated no rain high winds during week Qual ity Inn used headquarters literally gave us keys workshops displays symposia held atmosphere ex treme friendliness good everything good wed like put another Nats soon 1985 base com mander upon being advised hangars would make good Indoor site lights raised agreed raise also painted entire inside ceiling floor floor painted glistening white epoxy-type paint Really first class National Guard put airshow final weekend also lot military aircraft static display Thousands people came base view activ ities radio television coverage tremendous Geoff Styles really got medias attention Academy received countless dollars worth publicity sound en thused am feel best Nats Ive seen 30 years Ive attending held Council meeting following Nats few items Id like pass along As know now 1984 Nats will Reno United States also hosting FAI Control Line Championships 1984 elected hold Reno week preceding Nats Furthermore will waive entry fee Nats foreign competitors wish stay over fly Nats feel will give strong international flavor Control Line events Sanction fees contests will go $5 $10 1984 apply sanc tion before January 1 1984 will get $5 Apply early save RC Contest Board has fragmented now four boards existed separate rule-making boards now Pylon Helicopter Pattern Soaring Im currently naming people represent District X Dave Peltz will Soaring Contest Board Speaking Dave recently revealed de tails new glider hes testing new concepts has thermal detector has airspeed telemetry circuit features gyro stabilize roll axis Part research aimed making gyro sensitive enough used pitch axis also Al Tuttle AVP Hawaii reports activity slow did have visitor mainland Tony Valarioni son Perry model Al took flying field Al enjoys visitorslook him up get MauL Mike Lee AVP Phoenix says local chapter IMAA No 120 headed Ernie Prichard boasts 25 members now just love flying Quarter Scale creations fields just south Phoenix Mike goes say Central Ari zona Modelers Advisory Committee CAMAC has managed get governor Arizona declare October Model Aviation Month CAMAC formed representatives Phoenix area clubs serves central focal point modeling Phoenix October plan hold major modeling event five weekends month will run gamut fun-fly Pattern Mike goes say fly schoolyards should buzz nearby houses Besides being unsafe action gives modelers bum rap viewers opinion Theres chance AMA insurance might cover accident witnesses testify reck less flying Mike also says people very lax putting AMA numbers wing course fly competition have have lot sport fliers neglect displaying paid return visit Chapter 3 QSSA meeting Larry Jenno club presi dent invited back bunch avid builders fliers likes em big some models display looked like required balsa forest build finally made trip Salt Lake City visit club invited Intermount Silent Fliers Soaring group located Salt Lake club vice president Dick Jensen invited Dick also editor news letter Wind Dummy Dick met airport Allen McKay past president club him proceeded local restaurant met John Wilcox secretary Mike Forster club president great meal discussing various topics After meal Mike Allen drove sod farm flying site real beauty place fly drove slope site slope has two sides facing north south also happens direc tion wind usually blows really fan tastic slope site claim its best states meeting pleased see lot members another club area also show up belonged Utah State Aeromodelers USA showed great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions Jon Zeisloft member USA called heard going visit Soaring club asked bring Free Flight film Adrift Air did also showed well-received present lot old-timers cut teeth Free Flight film jogged long dormant memories spent night Dick Jensens house took airport early next morning certainly thank Dick club hospitality Dont forget support building fund drive Patches $10 lapel pins $5 Write want attend club meeting THERMALS! 110 Model Aviation pair Christen Eagles belonging Duane Williams Chuck Smith Casper rnjuai ness WLuu hits choice trophy Olean Treanery Pitts Partici pants Choice trophy Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AssaaojOO Vio.Pesegdnts Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Focasetlo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Son 58 Rn 1 Broadview MT 59018 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rivermood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatiie Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane NA 99208 Dick WickLine PD Son 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97601 chick Ynunq 29020 tnt Ann S Federal Any WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Maiv St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency coordinator Rooern SalcE 16439 SE HarE Fortland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 FLASHNW WINS NATS Well exactly far truth either Soaring four go bring back six trophies inluding Tom Brightbills fantastic win combined trophy Tom highest combined score three classes competition consider large turnout competitors Nats Soaring good conditions throughout compe tition Toms win impressive Congratulations Tom Bob Dodgson Dave Johnson Tom Nielsonwe proud represented great Soar ing area NW outdone RC types Paul Walker Kent WA flew way sec ond Precision Aerobatics Don McClave other CL entry NW took 16th Speed Chris Sackett North Burnaby BC took first Jet Speed third B Speed Congratulations Paul Dave Chris have proved quality competition area sec ond kind showing very small number contestants think what can Reno next year have turn out because talent herel Did everyone catch Nats RENO 84 Kevin Collins Strat-O-Bats said annual Power bash year includes Rubber Gliders will October 2 9 Check Key also said November 12 December 10 first two WEBS meets winter no word about Indoor times places yet Check Hawks S-OBs Seattle NorWesters Portland info Following pictures NW Region als Eugene Haystack 83 Madras news next month HAPPY FLYING NW Regionals Stunt Circle foreground two Combat circles background Speed circle asphalt right jeremy noias wnile anay vveaver gets reaayBob Oeci noiding Joe Toppers LARGE compete Randy wowed crowd Satur-plane What does see under water day unusual cartwheel landingsPerhaps remains old Haystack contests Haystack 83Haystack 83 Racing action NW Regionals Dave Green thought everything got Goodyear blimp make call NW Regionals Gary Lietzkie holding Bill Raser pre pares famous look other way taking off maneuver Haystack 83 Bob Oeck gets ready Note new channel markers antenna svelt person holding Qon Anderson long ago underwent multiple bypass surgery easier ways lose weight Haystack 83 November 1983 111 oume tunsers going preparea Tar practice NW Regionals vein nioerg runs up nis engine fins T4iU prior launch Haystack 83 Pilots lake Haystack 83 flOIPCC LUUIIOy S iIdIiSd ordFIuoIuerMvuryProc ty sort handful fly Haystack 83 Engel Pacific Hobbys neat logo tail Condor Haystack 83 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT DWHITT 176 Wall St Sta Naw York NY 100050 PROP WOBBLE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT See guy over there. squint ing models propeller Whats doing anyway Now hes turning prop bit. squinting again putting hex No no hex fact hes trying rid prop t prob lem . big problem . PROP WOBBLE YOUR props may guilty prop wob ble they robbing models forward thrust power gh thrust sometimes keep model flying - cases achieving maximum dur ation Wobble vibration can come four different areas propeller 1 One blade weighing other 2 The propeller shaft bent blade further forward other 3 The propeller shaft bent blade greater angle pitch other 4 One blade having area different area distribution hub tip before behind centerline Lets look various problems Weight Balance ultralight Indoor Duration models slight difference blade weights NOT cause prop wobble As models get heavier however smaller faster turning propellers needed out balance prop becomes problem fact such prop gas model absolutely dangerous slight crack can shatter put out eye 24 Sig Cub SRPSM Peanut Scale model propeller turning fast enough require balancing check spin prop wire sand evenly blade stops bottom An evenly balanced propeller doesnt have stop blades parallel ground - just slowly come stop NOT assume plastic ready-made propellers come balanced plastic props must checked out sanded until balance Bent Shafts Bent shafts cause prop wobble shaft can bent direction up down indicated above Case No2 side Case No 3 usually case combination both bent shaft can result bad land ing smash tree gymnasium wall prop should checked after flight such bend New Yorks BOB BENDER always brings good supply spare propeller shafts Peanuts Bostonians flying session becomes bent merely clips off replaces since believes next impossible straighten out perfect ly bent piece high grade music wire Beginners sometimes cement shaft securely propeller often hole through hub angle sources trouble also cause wobble shaft being bent Sometimes problem little everything Ive drawn prop Figure 1 above other drawings little small diameter conserve space page shows pro peller Indoor Stick model Outdoor SRPSM Note double bearing dampen vibration unwinding rubber motor Also note upper blade slanting ward lower blade slanting back dashed line centerline obviously prop cannot rotate properly through will recognize such situation hold model out front squint prop Hold model hand same time same hand pull rubber motor back bit prop doesnt flop around Now other hand turn prop vertical posi tion get fix center tip upper blade Okay Now turn prop half turn bottom blade top Does bottom blade come same place preceding blade Put few turns motor watch prop spins Watch top two tips coincide may difficult know blade ward Bend shaft let spin again Worse bent wrong way Bend again Better Keep until tips mesh Now look prop tip Fig 2 blades present nice X eye Figure 2 blade much greater angle other cockeyed ness worst wobble offender bend shaft until angle looks should also check problem side Figure 3 below shows what shaft bent side looks like blade pitch will pull way forward blade less cause such awkward rotation prop will lose thrust model will glide down As mentioned earlier problem very likely shaft bent up angle So d little time letting prop spin p squinting see blade follows other PERFECTLY -- mean perfectly Dont lazy Also re member may straight shaft loose prop hub spar angle hub spar shaft itself fault As style model becomes lighter. Indoor EZBs Novice Pennyplanes etc. off balance weight becomes very little no problem course cannot grossly out balance Bent shafts major prob lem lightweight models result ant shaking robs flying surfaces effectiveness fourth problem listed above shows up lightweight models Indoor pro pellers flexible ry good reason usually designed area front centerline behind purpose reduce speed climb model launched under high torque model would climb too quickly ceiling design factor used prop spinning fast greater area front spar causes prop blades open up increase pitch angle actually causing blades cause drag slow rotation well become less efficient element designed Indoor propellers obvious equal area distribution very important along equality blade spar flexibility So keep squinting might tough eyes good airplanes * * * * * * See next month p props lined up right ying will lot easier 112 Model Aviation 0 Fig 3 k _________________________ ___________________________________ Fig1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
August 1 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Chicopee MA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA l-IQ avail able approximately November 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting November should noted 14 Council members attendance pres ident did vote no ties broken attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Pres ident District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman chanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birming ham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scar borough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Joyce Hager executive secretary Gisele Jack son comptroller Guests Bev Wisniewski Nats Executive Committee Betty Stream District X AVP Louise Izzo meeting brought order 900 am President chaired meet ing 1 Introductory Remarks AMA Pres ident thanked Executive Council mem bers worked volunteers during Nats noted would new FAI Control Line Team Selection Committee Speed Team Race advised need Scale Team Selection Committee told possibility running 1984 Control Line World Championships back back same site 1 984 Nats Follow ing discussion latter approved unanimously Nats Basic Entry Fee waived foreign contestants 2 Minutes April 30 Executive Council meeting accepted amended concerning use headquarters rental space favor except District XI 3 Executive VP Report Included recommendation use headquarters rental space museum purposes report concerning cost insurance Bar rera museum collection details FAI ex penses recommendation support 1983 FAI General Conference being host ed National Aeronautic Association Los Angeles motion contribute $1000 NAA AMA support approved vote 9 3 favor except Districts III V X abstained Another motion rati fy Executive Directors decision approved President Execu tive Vice-President approved 12 1 District XI dissented 4 Committee Reports Nominations Chairman Fore man reported July 31 committee meeting noting cumbents nominated vice-presidency Districts V two candidates Presidency John Grigg John Clemens two District IV Howard Crispin Charles Spear two District IX Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda noted Chuck Foreman resigning December 31 1983 election District IV replacement would fill balance unexpired term B Noise Chairman Izzo reported noise tests successfully carried out RC Aerobatic Team Selection Finals June similar tests done FAI Masters contestants 83 Nats result experiences procedures fully developed October RC World Chain pionships Pensacola C Worker Recognition Chairman McGin nis reported good Nats meeting sponsors Carl Beth Goldberg concern ing details 0ward program would use funds investment program reward approximately six people per year based AMA selection criteria recom mendations first awards unsung heroes much good behind scenes work aeromodeling expected presented 1984 Continued page 101 Four students have selected co winners Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholar ships 1982 Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufac turing Company lost life 1980 Pitts Special biplane crashed during air show Glen always shown great concern young modelers encouraged educational pursuits Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund established suitable memorial supported friends industry Sig Manufacturing Company Admin istration fund handled Acad emy Model Aeronautics Any student AMA member has applied AMA Scholarship automatically considered Sig Schol arship Program basis modeling per formance financial need no set number winners year further formation please write AMA HO 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Attn Joyce Hager DAVID NAULT Lynn MA received $500 assist him Mechanical Engineering major University Rhode Island David attended English High School hometown graduated top 10% class member National Honor Society During high school years worked part-time large drug store earn money university education has always concerned commun ity has made study local govern ment operates modeling experience goes back several years has long list contest wins placements As member North Shore Model Association National Indoor Model Aircraft Society accumulated much experience lightweight aircraft competition Open class fliers David able place high contests 1976 through 1982 established sev eral AMA records Pennyplane addition likes fly Control Line planes sport also enjoys Outdoor Hand-Launched Gliders LEONARD ROZAMUS Hopewell VA also received $500 assist him Continued page 101 November 1983 97 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Synopsis-Executive Council Meeting Sig Scholarships AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld bPublic Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel JeremIah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith IN WASHINGTON STATE Flying Sits Success get flying site answers question Story Tn-Cities RC Club Richland Pasco/Kennewick area State Wash ington will provide clubs working flying site project solid information shows what right approach can ac complish Rosadell Nutley Field official ly opened April 16 1983 dedica tion ceremony honored late Mrs Rosadell Nutley leading proponent Kennewick Irrigation District Mr Nutley hand accept memorial plaque thanked club honor naming new model airport wifes name Under leadership George Vargo president Tn-Cities RC Club 1983 aggressive program launched get new field petition drafted pre sented City Kennewick asking permission fly model aircraft municipal airport Vista Field state agency turned down though club good support airport manager mayor city council Mayor Donald Kuhns Ken newick greatly interested seeing club access suitable piece land recom mended preparation new petition Kennewick Irrigation District KID property located Finley An area used World War II emergency landings now under control KID being used farmer lease basis After several meetings hobby explained insurance protection national organization described clubs needs identified KID Board stated felt project merit would have no objections model airport property long accommodation could reached farmer lessee Immediate contact made farmer ciub executive liked approach agreeable model air craft activity specified section property identified club hurdle cleared farmers needs clearly understood piece land staked fencing operations com menced four-strand barbed wire fence needed fencing party held get posts ground wire strung Although face-to-face contact farmer lessee order stray legal pathways club maintained constant contact county KID led interesting development club wanted sublease land would have necessary file short plat stipulated professional survey legal filing However farmer would grant easement le gality required would contract tween farmer club chosen route because cooperation lessee made possible $5 per year fee five acres Much physical labor needed funds raised pay supplies club members willing Local busi nesses responded well appeals cash total $450 contributed addi tion local utility company donated old telephone poles used parking areas several cable reels used picnic tables Work parties started field prepara tion included removal sage brush grading parking area runway site layout would include small control building seen photo 3/4 mile barbed wire strung keep cattle out humans Ground breaking March 12 1983 high level enthusiasm project made possible dedication held April 16 although very first plane took off paved runway April 9 1983 clubs lucky enough have wheeler-dealer Tn-Cities Club no exception Frank Hirsch known sales acquisition ability able contract preparation work gravelling paving 40 x 300-ft runway 10 x 100-ft pit area total price improvement came under $5000 Because unselfish ef forts hard work Frank given honor being first person fly off new runway club owes him great deal freely acknowledge Flyover space no problem make easier beginner pilots club cleared graded 125 feet overrun space end runway takes care short landings also roll-offs full five-year sublease sup port KID club has invested much time money effort new field Mr Nutley buddy box assisted Al Nichols first spectator make flight new airport Tn-Cities RC Club planned ahead applied tax-exempt status Wash ington State some time ago credit position saving large amounts materials bought field because did have pay state sales tax tax-exem Pt status also allowed inform local businesses donations could written off made outside support little easier ob tain club presently working through local attorney file application taxexemption federal level help financing member ship assessment approved club amounted $100 per membership distinction necessary between member membership because family member ships gave immediate buy ing power New members required pay $100 fee joining new Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation Mr Nutley receives memorial plaque club president George Vargo Bob Parazin looks general view Rosadell Nutley Field showing main runway pit area Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 ELECTION TIME Once again time has rolled around annual election officers time office President VP District VP District V VP District IX special election will held VP District IV due quite special circumstancethe resig nation Chuck Foreman effective Decem ber 31 due some very pressing business problems certainly going miss Chuck next year wish him very best business venture elections very important future AMA course quite important nominees Select man feel will best job AMA vote vote will have direct influence out come regardless candidates select delay returning ballot same day receive Make sure voice heard counted takes less time thing right explain did wrong fellow PAl SOARING WC seem 4-year win/lose cycle event 1977 gave us Skip Miller Soaring World Champion 1979 US team members faltered 1981 saw Dwight Holley regain title US 1983 again year though sent three very competitive fliers represent us Mark Smith best placed team member finishing respectable 7th place overall Alex Bower next best 19th place Don Edberg worst luck finish ing high 30s after breaking airplanes first two rounds situation virtu ally impossible recover lesson learned need adequate preparation Given lots lead time tend procrastinate Given short lead time tend toward getting right situation resolving pre paredness Perhaps can aid situation delaying team selection finals date near actual World Championship meet perhaps within 90 120 days time departure meet way can sure final team will ready having just recently flown aircraft team trials late team trial concept can have some very gross logistics problems providing selected team manager some big headaches FAI aspir ants regardless events fly drop line team selection repre sentative let him know feel about concept 1983 NATSCHICOPEE MASS best Nats ever Maybe best yetl Certainly Nats well attended well received resulting fewest problems Nats recent tory Cant say biggest being sur passed Dayton OH Nats 1976 Indoor site touted early having problems turned out best ever Although 60-foot ceiling height Air Force gone out make useable floor cleaned painted glistening epoxy paint determined wiring hanging lights too old withstand flexing involved pull ing lights up ceiling rewired 85 lights pulled up folks ultimate cooperation Helicopter has normal entry 15-20 85 turn out compete Horace Hagen obviously hands full running event managed get flights com pleted two days allotted Free Flight admittedly less best sites its events Homer Smith crew did usual fine job managing heard competitor lodged pro test because someone planted tree distinctly taller others reached out caught model pro testor given stout rope told go climb tree Control Line near pertect site very near main entrance flying area therefore becoming showcase spec tators entered Monday chief timer speed circle drafted innocent bystander assist timing Formula 40 Speed Two flights later look face worth million bucks discovered AMA President drafted stayed timed bunch flightsit funl Combat went quite smoothly thanks mainly efforts Bud Bodzioch well-qualified crew course flying Combat dodging badger holes ground can rather interesting RC Soaring largest entry major category Nats Picture trying run contest 255 entries Gene Shel key crew proved utilizing proper advance planning can done successfully first day alone put up 780 flights saw 11 airplanes air point surely record Only full cooperation contestants could have made work hat off con testants workers both NATS CONVENTION roaring success exactly well received did take advantage various demonstrations displays con vention concept sort trial balloon see well received idea would learned will apply knowledge next convention thing certainwe need better publicize schedule various activities will turn create interest convention concept does seem idea time has come OTHER NATS HIGHLIGHTS Nats gathering place people renew old friendships make new acquaint ances generally enjoy model aircraft least Nats outstanding point view meeting new people New Maxwell Bassett name out dis tant annals hobby Model viation magazine two months ago started rather complete story him timely cause Nats year deed great honor pleasure meet talk him still greater honor to present him certificate indicating induction AMA Hall Fame Joe Kovel too name model ing past becomes identifiable associated Charles H Grant great K-G Free Flight models early 30s Both Charles H Grant Joe Kovel Nats meet speak two gentlemen zenith great est Nats have ever attended NATS 1984 August 5 through 12 next year will find Nats Reno NV Control Line RC Aerobatics Pylon Scale events will held Stead Airport about 10 miles north Reno Free Flight will dry lake imme diately east Stead Airport site will rival Free Flight site US Six miles west Stead another lake bed planned Soaring activitites middle lake bed never goes quite dry mile half dry lake bed sur rounding water hole certainly ought make critical modeler happy 1985 up grabs have favorite location Nats write VP let him know Send copy Headquarters Nats Executive Committeethey have accept site before Executive Council OKs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday evening Nats held annual meeting prescribed laws discussed lots subjects ranging ne RC frequencies new headquarters building possibility oh nol future dues increase set mind easeno dues change 1984 Still have realistic consider what might occur beyond 1984 Again discussion turned subject carrying discount house advertisements Model Aviation magazine Two considerations must recognized 1We cannot refuse carry ads unless ready face legal suit restriction trade 2These same ads considered some ser vice membership allow modeler stretch hobby dollar Either way like K-Mart supermarkets discount selling stay Talking ProudTalking Progress *****LAkJLkJkAJkkiAkAiiAkAAkk November 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Hey kids lets talk safety minute. Carl Maroney AMA insurance expert says 1983 claims far involve flier sticking finger prop starting engine large size nylon plastic dark-colored prop can disas trous hard see running wont slow down after chopping severely Carl urges everybody preach using stick heavy gloves start engine An other important official AMA however claims isnt starting part causes problem claims needle valves made too close props todays modern big engines victim slashed care lessly reaching needle valve Until manufacturers begin help resolve di lemma thing can carry bottle white liquid paint stuff use erase typing paper mark tip prop white Liquid Paper paint dries instantly shows up good prop churning word fliers Keep fingersout props kids. Charles Logg Bernardsville NJ writes Can have list AMA Chartered Clubs New jersey Can highlight Soaring ones know address rubberband-powered clubs NJ Im sending Charles / 4 important husband wife team flying Control Line Scale 83 Nats Mike Doris Gretz Montezuma IA shown Fairchild Trainer Mike won 1st 78 Lake Charles Nats 2nd Lin coln 79 placed high year Doris pits husbandthats wins much Mr Mrs Australia Fran Graves Detroit Ml standing friend Jeffrey Perez holding Control Line Scale plane Jeff won 1st FAI CL Scale 83 Nats 8th world Kiev last year Fran Australia have happily married 17 years Have ever heard IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Associa tion group responsible adult RC fli ers enjoy making large scale model air planes powering larger usual engines very safety conscious have developed strict rules flying Last week held annual bash Ida Grove Iowa Darlo Brisighella Oak Creek WI holding popular Starduster II model plane Darlo leaders IMAA group very safety oriented Don Godfrey Binghamton NY organization presi dent Les Hard editor fine mag azine Dario Don Les together others have brought IMAA long way short time three have appointed Advisory Board AMA Safety Coin m ittee way have delicate subject bring up hope nobody gets mad about 1983 Nats Massachusetts quite successful Occasionally over past three years rumblings have heardthe Nats entry fees too high fliers participate Some people simply cannot afford enter fly other hand may mis taken Maybe entry fee important Question Would people have tended Nats flown entry fees lower have feeling about want fill out enclosed poll mail poll responses will forwarded Nats Executive Committee makes annual recommendation AMA Executive Council Now time respond questionnaire Fill out mail Would lesser entry fee made up fliers Didpeople stay home because could afford en try fee Nobody clairvoyant Nobody mind reader have opinioncome forward now heard promised Helen Olsen St Louis MO would recommend family plan Nats officials con sideration 2nd 3rd members same family get reduced rate enter Nats Does make sense Currently fee $35 basic $3 FF event $5 extra CL event CL Precision Aerobatics $1 2 After $35 basic fee RC event $12 repeat poll reply will warded proper Nats officials have opinion mail NATS POLL Entry Fee too high doesnt matter entry fee less II would have gone year II agree Helen Olsen feel should Family P1 entry fee Et ft YES NO YES NO What Entry Fee recommend what Family Plan recommend Its AMA Nats Sign name address AMA number MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 100 Model Aviation II Pictured happy family Remi deLapparent flew Paris France par ticipate 83 Nats Remis twin boys did great Xavier captured FIRST Sr Hand Launch Glider Bruno got FIRST Sr A-2 Glider Remi commercial pilot Air France Airlines took 7 10 mm come Massachusetts Europe entire family liad great time 83 Nationals Shown Valerie Marielle Papa Remi Xavier Bruno Mama Danielle behind pretty girl far right Cora Stevick Mars PA Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Renewal Time Again. October time year AMAS gigantic mass mailing takes place Thats notices regarding membership renewal following year mailed along ballots AMA annual election year cause reached all-time high over 87000 members mailing bigger ever should noted mailings made within four five day period sent First Class best surance delivery can time available before ballot mailing dead line November 25 Its huge effort costly has proved necessary through years order assure receipt maximum number members despite hun dreds address changes per month maximum potential voting response Unfortunately minority percentage 1525% members typically vote though thousands usually renew member ship voting AMAs Grand Opening. time members read great event will have held famous names will have attended shared celebration weeks before big effort underway display models related materials possible Well over hun dred models hung trees suspended roof structure Adding interest fact trees models rotate breeze air conditioning ducts shapes sizes models seen tiniest rub ber-powered Peanut Scale models larg est RC sailpianes age range models display go back 20s right up present Its awesome spectacular representation aeromodeling Pilots Pensacola. 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics scheduled October 10 through 15 Pensacola FL least 30 countries participating Chinese team however pulled out due politicsthey objected South African entry would have first time Chinese compete category world championships Aeromodeling world scene sub ject politics because teams fi nancially supported governments subject passport controls Thus no matter modelers themselves politic ally inclined sad fact sub ject whims governments Fortunately countries have affected Pensacola event blessed big entry including South America press time big contest offing stage set great competition Sig Scholarships Cant page 97 College William Mary Leonard earned 417 grade point average Hopewell High School named National Merit Scholar recognized Virginia Council Higher Education Excelling debating chess earned letters both tapped National Honor Society Beta Society 1981 Virginia Gover nors School Gifted science social studies awards given him high school Other activities included French club chess team student government captain Battle Brains team local TV quiz program still found time earn money education taking job McDonalds Restaurant also worked part-time Appomatox Library aide started modeling age 10 working way through plastic kits Free Flight Con trol Line 15 flying Radio Con trolled aircraft has active club member helping contests demon strations also worked club news letter current model aviation interests Scale Soaring Supplementing work William Mary gives guitar lessons coaches other students chemistry Two weekends month returns Hopewell works town library also finds time fly friends Mid-Virginia R/C Club THOMAS SZYMKOWSKI graduate Thornton Township High School received $500 help him Thornton Community College South Holland IL Tom top 7% class 616 plans pursue Engineering degree college senior year made National Honor Society won letter basketball also member Spanish club enjoying sports including baseball tennis captained Parks Board basketball team two years local league member AMA several years Tom accumulated wins RC Pattern mov ing up Novice Advanced flying midwest contests several states also did lot work promote model avia tion working several shows greater Chicago area really enjoys sport has made dedicated effort show others what constructive fun can gained model aviation greatest achievement up 1980 fourth place Pattern events Nats held Ohio says sport stay because has very im portant part life plans spend two years Thornton Community College apply ad mission either Purdue University Illinois NORMAN TIMBS JR awarded $500 has sent California Polytechnic State University majoring chanical Engineering Norman lives Northridge CA graduated Granada Hills High School 387 average has impressive list high school awards including scholastic athletic woodshop horticul tural president school High Fliers Club selected Honor Roll received two first place awards science projects enjoys manythings including bicycling YMCA membership played basket ball other sports model sailboats includ ing own designs kites designed two-meter sailplane flew TwoMeter World Cup keen photographer has several photos published variety magazines Norman has deeply involved model aviation 10 years has worked closely father projects greatest achievements October 1981 set four new AMA national records RC Sailpianes reaching altitude 3000 feet future years Norm would like qualify US FAI-F3B team fly international event congratulate winners wish well educational endeavors Academy Sig Manufacturing proud assist young men Exec Council Mtg Cant pg 97 D Safety no committee re port subject discussed later meeting based memo chairman Don Lowe concerning large models Noting chairman extremely busy considerable travel approved unani mously Jim McNeill chairman Lowe stay committee Presi dent also appointed Paul Samaras com m ittee E Safety Code Discussion Under woods suggestions clarification Control Line criteria air shows showed need better definition what de sired further considered next meeting F Film Chairman Byrne noted need new film based safety illustrate good perhaps bad practices general support concepts idea recommended further development 5 New Contest Boards Following dis cussion motion presented April 30 Council Meeting approved 12 1 District Xl dissenting replace current RC Contest Board four separate RC Boards Soaring Aerobatics Racing Helicopters effective January 11984 6 Contest Board Procedures need revision noted assure timely rule book publication possibility mak ing next rule book effective 1985 stead 1984 proposed make avail able 6-9 months advance instead 3-6 months late subject deferred next Council meeting give time consideration clarify Council vs Contest Board jurisdiction concerning pro cedural changes 7 Future Nats Sites possibility returning Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 3-4 years noted possibility Michigan site another Oklahoma also return Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago possibilities explored further 8 Museum Guidelines Brodersen advised Continued page 102 November 1983 101 Flying SitesCont page 98 funds going field improvements need ed approved club has adverse effect new enrollments fact just opposite has happened now club has new field Membership has already lumped 80 low 50 1982 So much argu ment people will spend moneythey will have sufficient reason can see positive benefits coming back What did Tn-Cities RC Club helped get field well way becoming model airport best tradition planned approach charted course under good leadership used tools dis posal including AMA book Getting Keeping Flying Sites used softsell meetings civic county people did get mad quit earlier flying site lost first requests turned down Above listened agen cies could help profited what heard April 16 1983 big day Members Nutley family came Seattle Radio TV coverage Exec Council Mtg Cont pg 107 meeting Detroit Art Institute offi cer resulting Acquisition Guidelines booklet given AMA Museum Cur ator need define AMA Museums status within AMA noted fur ther discussion come future meeting 9 Sanction Fees Following discussion need approved 12 1 District V dissenting increase sanction fees $5 $10 except Record Trials effective January 1 1984 also directed income additional fees would credit ed Competition Services Department improvement sanction services 10 Sanction Classification problem distance separation between AA AAA meets discussed no action taken noted problem working out between adjacent District contest coordinators Vice Presidents 11 FAI Proposals/RepresentatiOn Fol lowing discussion typically short notice involved learning about new proposals agreed consensus submit uS pro posal next meeting future propos als submitted year time nual FAI Bureau meeting spring approval Bureau publication soon possible thereafter preferably May 1 least six months notice avail able countries before voting nual December FAI meeting Noting need consistency continuity US representation FAI Grigg recommended current delegate George Buso continuing service official voting delegate appointment ap proved 9 4 Districts III V VIII X dis sented 12 IMAA Safety report AMA Safety committee member Don Lowe discussed need specific recom mendations noted agreed terrific An interview club presi dent aired day long radio station brought people out field see what going Other AMA mem bers chartered clubs Walla Walla Zillah invited came boost both numbers spirits Tn-Cities club half hour demonstra tion flights made buddy box ar rangement allowed non-flying members crowd try hand Radio Con trol very first flight after dedication made Mr Nutley under guidance Al Nichols Mr Nutley praised club its hard work industry especially pleased club chose say thank Kennewick Irrigation District naming field after late wife has club earned self lovely field work mem bers did neighbors press radio TV has made wonderful contribution local understanding model avia tion model aviators can Kennewick can hometown too Geoffrey Styles grateful thanks Wu ChinTnCities RC materials used story Pete Swift photographs Lowes report should sent IMAA presi dent Don Godfrey Brodersen should attend August IMAA annual meet ob serve behalf Council McNeill adadvised expected convene Safety Committee prior end Sep tem ber 13 Site Owner Newsletter Underwood noted intent discuss subject AMA PR Director Geoff Styles Council consideration next meeting 14 Day Memberships Following discussion recommendation against proposal approd October 82 Coun cil meeting AMA insurance broker approved 11 1 District III dissenting Exec VP abstaining rescind type membership 15 Consent Agenda Proposal pos sibility having non-controversial agenda items adopted single motion means expediting Council business proposed future meetings note such item receiving objection would transfer usual discussion debate agenda 16 Heavy Model Insurance noting insurance models over 55 pounds might available higher cost conflict AMAs Safety Code noted agreed consensus no action di rection would taken until AMA Safety Committee makes its recommendations con cerning IMAA safety guidelines models heavier 55 pounds 17 Grand Opening Budget budget unanimously approved including extra contingency allowance provide decora tions refreshments travel lodging Council members September 24-25 weekend 18 Museum Curator Budget unanimously approved compensate Curator rate $5000 per year contracted consultant basis year year also up $5000 per year museum expenses budgeted 19 Council Meeting Expense Allowance approved 9 3 V X dissenting VII abstaining car rental reimbursable bus taxi other commerical trans portation available timely basis car rental can serve three Council members up amount com mercial transportation cost 20 FAI Budget Allocation Grigg ap pointed committee chaired Izzo cluding Brodersen Underwood Brown Worth study subject presented Grigg Brodersen report next meeting 21 Self-Injury Report Headquarters insurance company reports discussed conclusion recommenda tions should relate realistically cause effect headquarters sugges tions first considered AMA Safety Commitee andlor Executive Council 22 AMA Cargo Vehicle clarified consensus Executive Director has authority sell expeditious sale recommended 23 FAI Award Expenses agreed unanimously travel expenses Dick Weber winner FAIs Penaud Award approved him attend FAI General Conference Los Angeles September order receive award person noted received award holding FAI records simultaneously else 24 Financial Services proposal banking institution offer financial services including loans no risk AMA ap proved further discussion next meeting 25 Airfoil Tournament Program proposal initiate promotional program based variations model design concept approved consideration next meeting 26 Personality Interviews specific proposal taping interviews noted Brodersen presented next meet ing 27 Awards Superior Service Award approved presentation AMA Grand Opening publicity withheld until afterward 28 Next Meeting November 5/6 ap proved Reston VA 8 2 vote Connecticut S Maine achonetto Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Hollistont MA 01746 Ajacciate Vics-Prenidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Osenas Folnom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 tton Krafft P0 Boo 1828 73 Heritage Lo. OuxburV MA 02332 Al NOnotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 000 Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinaooe George Wilson 318 Fisher 50. Waloole MA 02181 Its best Nationals thats ever held quote made times during after 1983 Nationals held 102 Model Aviation Westover Air Force Base extremely pleased attendance help furnished members District would unfair name individuals groups helped make Nats success am sure would Omit someone contri buted therefore say general Thanks everyone can proud results work time put endeavor pleased attendance 1000 contestants approximately 3000 model ing enthusiasts Estimates show Saturdays Sundays attendance over 40000 people discussions Col Ayers both military Chamber Com merce very pleased have hosted Nats have expressed desire host Nats again therefore will campaigning see can return Nats 1985 time announced Nats would held Westover article placed PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pi lots Assoc newsletter addressed concern possible lack sufficient circles test area facility quite pleased receive following letter Wynn Paul Secretary/Treasurer PAMPA members PAMPA wish thank efforts helping Control Line fliers obtain superb site Westover 1983 Nationals Both official practice sites probably finest Ive seen since 1971 understand instru mental keeping end runway Precision Aerobatics circles located certainly needed circles view fact site Philadelphia has lost next years World Champion ships think Westover would great place provided sufficient lodging available Once again thanks work consideration Control Line fliers 1983 Nationals Thursday during Nats week held District meeting time suggested following two activities considered 1 hold symposium-type District meeting spring 1984 2 Organ ize hold regional championships Dis trict would include events held Nats Both well received intend pursue will holding meeting latter part October time will soliciting help area clubs organ ize activities suggestions help will welcome During meeting presented Hall Fame Award Maxwell Bassett origi nator gas-powered model aircraft always idols pleasure meet him personally attendance meeting another idol mineCarl Gold berg Goldberg Models recall building Goldberg Indoor Stick called years ago presented Award Excellence Pioneer Valley Radio Control Club donated field test site installed large hospitality tent members out force helping possible way awarded Superior Service Award Roman Polaski president Pioneer Valley RC Club countless hours work make sure theeventshad proper manpower District entrants Nats several members placed high competi tion pleasure placing fourth Expert Stand-Off Scale well achieving highest flight points Scale conclusion Nats Execu tive Council Nominating Committee met nominated seek another term Vice President District I accepted little disappointed no other nom inees campaigning office can fun last time somewhat tied up bus iness commitments unable put forth effort required Thanks again District Dis trict II contributors making 1983 Nats best ever Flying Near Airports Careful New Jettey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 AMacato VicePrsielsnta Pete Bancyni 260S eroadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drescy 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Feequeccy Coordiea5v George Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS An East Coast Nats has much part life during past several years am sort numb point now great dream has really come true Others will cover spectacle issue much greater detail could within limited space far greater photographic skill nothing else however must now thank District II members con tributed much success 1983 Nats Westover AFB Chicopee MA wonderful people responded magnificently appeals support could devote entire column months months nothing acclaiming virtues heaping praise well-deserved modelers break down several well-defined highly regarded groups dues-paying AMA members Parish wit 1 came work 2 came watch 3 came both credit thesefoiks three groups spell su-p-p-o-r-tI Thats what asked thats what got! could cite name scores District Two-ers would doubt re sult inadvertent omission deserving supporters THE WAY WE WERE Westover AFB cover Nats objectively overbearing personal pride have decided share observations two Long Island modelers Anton Tony Ker chenko VP Long Island Flying Eagles Jim Bocckinfuso Exec Dir club quoted part fine club newsletter Eagles Nest As Tony saw can imagine over 1000 contestants flying form model aircraft date gathered place coupled hot sunny weather smooth paved runways youll get some idea what taking place Westover Air Base past week reported over 700 RC Soaring flights took place day during Soaring event guess saw flying day have seen couple years AMA Headquarters set up Quality Inn entire motel taken up sponsors films information centers sou venir shops just about everything else has model aviation entire courtyard taken up Scale models being judged time Over 145 models entered simply beautiful Once field able wander about will Because tre mendous size air field things really spread out guess least mile walk CL Combat area RC Pylon area crowds large very easy walk up flight lines get close look action CL Combat great Most guys come 15 20 planes leave very few piece Almost flight wound up mid-air collision would just pull engine off stick another plane ready another heat Great action times spectators CL Stunt things have really changed flying large ships55-60 wings 45-size engines Next stop CL Scale Scale ships beautiful P-38s B-25s Zeros P-47s rest RC Pylon difficult see simply because safety factor got good look models pits caught few heats models fly entire race knife-edge attitude really move As said hard see races what did see fast exciting course could go on have say Scale true interest planted myself right runway watched over 300 Scale flights What saw model jets flying well over 100 mph Rossi 81 ducted fans B-17 bomber over 10 wing kinds bi planes triplanes Cap 20s 21s war planes just about everything else two exceptional flights really got feet Byron P-Si did four-point rolls 50 feet over deck day sight model superb sound 24 4-bladed prop hard describe spoke owner pilot plane friendly anyone could model finished two weeks prior Nats running last looked scoreboard biggest thrill Jimmy myself would say specta tors come late Sunday morning about F-S Phantom jet 7 fuselage twin-ducted jets spectacular scale detail model has ever built rivet detail ship seemed hard believe anybody would risk flying model Well everyone watched Mr Tom Cook owner builder started engines taxied out runway took off As plane rotated retracts employed climbed up out sight ship did full power split S after coming out clouds well over 100 November 1983 103 mph 7 long jet did slow roll less 10 over deckl People cheering absolutely amazed landing next perfect right down em ployment drag chute help slow down roll-out can honestly say highlight modeling career Jims view first Nationals Ive ever attended head still buzzing activity saw trip car 31/2 hours During three days met modelers almost state country very friendly interesting give idea just big contest 1200 officially registered participants opening day Sunday probably other people registering during week Most people several airplanes plane made least four flights contestants entered several categories So can see quite few planes flying during week 270 contestants just flying gliders flew over 2000 flights Thats com petition 87 contestants entered Helicopters own Wally Rodriguez Ron Diabola among com petition tough over 300 flights just Helicopters figures everything else also unbelievable Everywhere looked saw planes air LETS HANG IN THERE have another East Coast Nats 1 986 whenever lets keep foot door Westover AFB accomplish propose ginning 1984 hold Northeast Regional Meet continue year until again able have Nats Westover came out winner year regards both military Chicopee Chamber Commerce lets keep en thusiastic acceptance alive through annual repetition kind thing shall push Will help GEORGE WOOD WOODY CLAPP AMA 35491 1940-1983 District II particular aviation general lost dedicated air man fine gentleman July 22 1983 crash Woody Clapps full-scale Sopwith Triplane near home Allegany NY profound condolences Mrs Carolyn aapp Woodys host friends including es pecially fellow modelers Southern Tier Radio Society believe fol lowing message Mrs Clapp repro duced entirety STARS-DUST newsletter Woodys club elo quently expresses grief us feel deep sadness duty report Woody Clapp passed away Fri day July 22 1983 died crash involv ing full-scale Sopwith Triplane came home work conditions per fect flying readied Triplane fly ing Taking off soon flying usual outstanding skill inexplicably engine sputtered coughed Flames erupted engine-cockpit area Tri plane ship immediately fell sky totally destroyed will no attempt eulogize evaluate time receive newsletter knew Woody well better did family friends ac quaintances STARS Im sure experi encing emotions feelings far beyond words describe could written time Goodbye Woody well miss you could have realized Remem brances Mrs Carolyn Clapp MAD VII seventh Model Aviation Day New York proclaimed Mayor Ed Koch marked August 6 1983 largest display ever model aircraft three-block area Rockefeller Plaza mid town New York City site upon peri meter skating rink presided over celebrated statue Prometheus seen national television Christmas season tree-lighting ceremonies August area major point interest vacationers parts USA MAD days consequently always great value hobby/sport model aviation PR point view Back home visitors folks local prominence such position better appre ciate needs eg flying site appeals modelers having experienced MAD presentation highlights its main theme safety wholesomeness aeromodeling JOHN KANAKOS AMA 52975 1913-1 983 As close District II report honor bid farewell friend credit sense word hobby aeromodeling like John have deep faith its worthiness people share unselfishly Ohn nsylvania Vignra III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice-Praidenta Joe Siben 36980 Volley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 irancte Pluharty 504 21st St Vienna Wv 26101 Corky Hail man S 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1S883 Frequsecy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Poarun CL Cincinnati OH 46239 Phone 513 542-4406 Sorry about last months report lack 36-hour days nine-day weeks finally caught up hope went Nats enjoyed yourselves VPS opinion best Nats last decade mosphere between categories events cordial interest cooperation work crew under Roman Polaski took can attitude toward anything asked Air Force Colonel Ayers top airmen line cooperative people Ive ever worked An example attitude generator quit RC Scale Site B went over try get started again airman simply watch off-duty came up after seeing problem said Ill get another within 10 minutes another generator hooked up runningand airman simply disap peared crowd spectators incident examples what made Nats special owe special thanks Colonel Ayers commanding officer Westover Air Force Base AMA Dis another John left us sunny morning Saturday August 6 1983 after having flown landed safely tethered RC Helicopter Model Aviation Day celebration Rockefeller Plaza John Star Performer upon occasion enough also arranged club Long Island Hover Lovers support event filling display tables dozens well-executed Helicopter models Life ended John Kanakos sunny morning among friends engaged promoting beloved model avia tion loving wife Fay family will miss fine gentleman away field profound sympathiesand thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKEDI trict AVP Ed Izzo great time District Ill Frequency Coordinator Jim Bearden sends following lists com mon carrier licenses District Ill adja cent states use Keep mind licensees necessarily active transmitters inclusion list doesnt necessarily mean cant used area Jim notes far has able determine new frequencies interference-free District III time Adjacent State Frequencies rict Ill TX 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 County Tompkins Duchess Rensselaer Suffolk Jefferson Onondaga B roome New York Rockcastle Grayson Jefferson Boyd Franklin Atlantic Salem Morris Cumberland Cape May Cherry Hill St Joseph2 Madison1 Marion1 NEW YORK No TX & 72OOMHz 1 02 1 34 1 421 542 94 1 50 2 58 1 62 2 78 1 86 KENTUCKY 1 1AO 1 1 A2 3 2 14 1 70 1 114 1 1 46 NEW JERSEY 1 1 30 1 1 42 1 1 42 1 1 46 1 1 54 1 162 INDIANA 1 O4t 1 08 1 20 1 64 MICHIGAN Grand/Traverse 1 1 04 Kent21 041AO MARYLAND Anne Arundel 11 42 PrInce Georges 21 46t 1 62 104 Model Aviation joh fl\ MdIAt 98 County Hamilton Butler Anyone out has encountered problems solutions let Jim know can share information rest district AMA District III Frequency Information OHIO TX No TX & 7200MHz 2 1 08 1 98 14 2 06 2 10 1 14 2 18 1 22 4 46 1 78 1 94 Cuyahoga 15 4 02 1 18 2 22 1 24 2 32 1 50 154 1 58 1 70 190 1 64 202 1 42 1 46 150 3 62 150 242 2 46 2 50 1500 1420 1120 1100 1060 Erie1 Summit8 Portage1 Medlna6 Morrow1 Trumbull1 PIke1 Montgomery 1 AShtabula 1 PhIladelphIa 9 ColumbIa Monroe Schuyklll FranklIn Erie Lackawanna 1 LehIgh1 PENNSYLVANIA 3 06 1 58 1 86 2 88 2 96 1 1 36 1 1 42 2 1 54 1 74 6 1 54 2 62 1 64 1 68 1 70 1 58 1 98 WEST VIRGINIA Campbell11 14 OhIo11 86 following Pittsburgh ARCS should selfexplanatory AMA members District Ill Subject District III Seminar Trim Talk Pattern Flying Demo cordially invited join other members District Ill buffet ban quet Holiday Inn Weirton WVRt 22 Three Springs Drive Saturday Octo ber 29 700 pm District Ill seminar will led District VP Dave Brown AVP Gene Shelkey discussion matters concerning District AMA will focal point question answer session addition Dave will present Trim Talk very informative RC flier Sunday 30th invited meet ARCS flying field just 20 min utes Motor Inn open flying Pattern flying demo Dave Brown Dave will help trim out ship like well give tips contest flying Gene Shelkey Miles Reed Mark Radcliff will demonstrate special flying techniques well Bring plane open flying 1000 am till noon 300 pm until dusk Motel accommodations have ar ranged group basis Single @ $2800 double @ $3500 per night secure room call 304 7235522 ask AMA Group Rate Accommodations Looking forward seeing Jerry Fink ARCS Secretary412 5618944 Dont confuse Pittsburgh seminar Salt Fork District Meeting far know still being planned February Delaware C Delrict ColumIrm land C North Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 AMA Council has accepted resig nation will place Howard Crispin Charlie Spear years election ballot Both individuals dedicated advancement AMA both have Council meetings very aware what has going District IV past five years Its going tough choice decide should represent remaining two years unex Cand3pired term would like take opportu Wayna Abernathy 9205upper Marlboro MO 20870 nity thank other district vice-presidents Bob Chenwine 205 Tioron d NawOort News VA 23808and members Council accepting Howard Criopin 811 Beaclwood Charlotteovilla VA 22901recommendations successors represent V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wlmingtorr 08 19809District IV John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Fallo Church VA 22042 e always agreed some Charlee Spear 283 Holly Lane Moclcsvlle NC 27028other vice-presidents ideas some FrequencyCocadlasesorprojects endorsed isnt name Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr. PavetteviSa NC 28301of game put forth ideas Phone Evening 9191 488-8988 believe idea right AMA try convince others right least end results collective thinking 14 dedicated individuals giving time improve protect sport love very much hobby has good have felt least could sure would around others en joy work within AMA protect advance feel very strongly other members Council feel way also dont always agree working hobby Support themgive ideas will appreciate column month probably hardest have ever write regret withdraw acceptance run election AMA President have also resign Vice-President resignation will effective December 31 1983 Below copy letter gave John Grigg Nominating Committee meeting held during Nats regretful decisions have ever make letter will explain Whats Happening District IV Rowan Aerornodelers Salisbury NC low picture sent Ralph Corelle copy ultralight landed clubs field Dear John regret must send letter resignation VP District IV withdraw acceptance run elec tion AMA President As Vice-President District IV have served five years capacity have thoroughly enjoyed minute hope have made some small contribution progress AMA during time next two half years will spending time outside United States some projects com pany dont feel would fair AMA members District IV con tinue VP will posi tion represent Council meetings make club visits would like suggest have Howard Crispin AVPs Dis trict IV complete term office balance 1983 making date resig nation August 31 1983 possible will continue VP until December 31 1983 time must have election appoint someone fill bal ance term Since election year some District VPs would too dificult add District IV ballot place Charlie Spear Howard Crispin candidates finish out term office 1984-85 sincerely hope Council members District IV understand reasons resignation purely because business obligations can attend did foresee year ago would happen As know have said times dont have time job right should get out let someone else John good luck election bid another term President AMA will support 100% believe best man job Til next monthDave still have couple columns write dont stop communicating Keep regrets newsletters coming least until Chuck December O5O November 1983 105 Modelers Northern Virginia Maryland might keep eyes open stolen RC model Andrew Benjamin 301 Roosevelt Ct NE Vienna VA 22180 Circus Hobbies Acro Knight stolen car front house has Rhom retracts ST G60 blue head Du-Bro MuffLAire muffler finished K&B Dark Blue Superpoxy yellow trim canopy aluminumcolored spinner modified have wing flaps receiver Futaba C-7 five 5T25 516 servos installed belly wing tips scraped up Watch stangers flying fieldsor some might want sell plane Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 0 Tenrestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12001 8790550 Associate Vica-Prsodwsts Greg Doe Rn 4 166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 JosephMicalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 70 Fifth So Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35t21 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd No 32 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Lurry Welth 5975 Wanerty Dr Jackson Ms 39206 Prequancy coordinator Burnis Fields 1096 Onrarlo Sc Jackoonoslie FL 32206 Phone Day 19041 388-8662 missed 1983 Nats missed good missed years Nats however0 little bit Nats given him after fact Juan Romero Pattern flier Fort Lauderdale FL didnt get go Nats secretary Carolyn McFerren called few weeks after Nats asked get Juan Nats hat next day Nats hat patch way Juans promotion party has transferred Tampa will general manager Marriott Hotel As August Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Melbourne FL has eight contests keeping Carl Wolfe club CD very busy other CDs can top number Tommy Friedman North Fulton Flying Circus club Atlanta GA area featured article RC hobbies August 1983 issue Robb Report magazine connoisseurs Its good article Worth looking up Orlando FL mid-August tried visit Kissimmee Valley Model Club RCACF club West Orange Sunfliers Club couldnt find first two visited Sunfliers spent some time RC World RC World Lee Painter Bill Sharpe president vice president broke ground sun shelter control tower field should finished well advance Tangerine fact construction should have started new road tennis courts swimming pool condos L1BVIU muon Sbuuumss g Texas college designed canard its maiden flight ed looped flew inverted first flight An excellent show Columbus/Ft Benning RC Flyers have new field decided have Grand Opening October 2 celebrate want public know everyone including TV press invited Illinois ana C Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 3141 487-1957 Aasocoata Vice-Presadesits Loren Hot W643 Hiti Brook Quincy IL 6301 William Kd4-. 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFartend 3404 Keithohire Way Lexington KY 40503 Raymond Meyers PG Box 243 Srnirhville MD 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Universicy City MO 63132 William 0 Snacley PG Boo 2B1Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Son 72 Varna ILGi 375 Pregnancy coordinator James Check 564 Grantehester St Lexington KY 40505 beginning flying season fraught rain foul weather Now reach dog days summer Sixers have beseiged day after day torrid heat little rain temperatures over 100 degrees have made weekly flying ses sions physical test engines flyers simple relaxed outdoor activ ity us seek hobby Maybe someone needs design compressor air conditioner models Underwoods enjoyed week New England prior Nats Bar Harbor area well coast south Boston produced sightseeing delight week Nats fantastic site weather local support competition community pro vided magical interplay develop out standing Nats cooperation provided Walt Throne Pattern fliers Adam Sattler Pylon group made possibfe accommodate 100 Scale RCers thrill having couple thousand spectators ap plaud cheer Indoor Scale flights see ing 150 fine Scale models gathered static judging made long hours worthwhile twelve hour days put wife headed souvenir sales booth rewarded wonderful sales record missed Nats year missed great experi ence rushed home ready ourselves Scale Team Selection Louisville August 12 13 14th District VI can proud event E P Tom Sawyer State Parks director Rita Strasburg great help provided needs Tom Sawyer Mod eling Association grounds excellent shape Southern Indiana RC Modelers Skyliners CL group provided able help CD Dale Arvin set up excellent accom modations managed see weather enjoyable judges CL Bert Dugan Andy Sheber Lew McFarland RC judges Dave Abel John Guenther Art Arro Bill DeVerna team selected three-day compe tition Control Line Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhodes al ternate RC team includes Skip Mast Bob Underwood Steve Sauger Cliff Tacie alternate Cliff chosen team manager Dolly Wischer assis tant As mentioned prior columns held District VI meeting Thursday evening host Ramada Inn Motel Fortunately combined reception team selection members made up bulk people present great time $100 cash bar covered regret having chance meet Sixers area pleasant task occurred during meet Saturday opportunity present Jim Sears predecessor VP service award work hours time effort represented plaque Jim received Newsletters Kansas City area can look forward Indoor fun organized 106 Model Aviation Jeff Davis Sunflier put Pitta through paces RC World field Jim Wetmore tried keep video camera Shauii*4 andJeremy 7 Jeffs helpers U Lefty Walker another West Orange Sunflier Right Stuff model flvinq John Kerlo Tom Long Jeff Kerlo took first through third IRKS August Glider contest Kansas City Indoor Fliers Once month De cember through February sessions will held 3 pm 5 pm Saturdays Con tact Roger Schweder 913-648-4265 details Dave Cosby southeast Missouri comes report about Kansas City Heli copter Contest held KCRC Dave im pressed turn-out manner contest run Winners included Greg Sawyer Expert Dave Cosby Ad vanced Mark Been Beginners Dave also offers help anyone interested Heli copter work can contacted 314438-5683 using material way because has done beautiful job Because well done felt important let know minimum two months lead time required may blow due VP deadlines endI couldnt pass up piece Flypaper Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Bill Shubert editor piece identified way may assume its Little Known Facts Prop actually slang term derived full Latin word Propeller meaning breaks landing study props has going years dating back long before Wright Brothers Ancient Greeks first civilized peoples appreciate importance props discovered birds dont use much happened prop development next thousand years until early 1 900s pilot name Charles C Contact discovered props made con venient handles hand-starting aircraft en gines big innovation back days before electric starters pilots throughout world honored man saying name time engine started Early 1920s modelers discovered another new use propscutting fingers conservatives time predicted would beashort-lived fad however finger cutting has persisted 60 years has grown such widespread popularity just about modeler has tried least once Finally toward middle 20th century man could no longer figure out uses props scientists finally gave up invented jet Safe flight Bob winners KCRC Heli-Iowa igan eonta ,si copter contestVII DISTRICT REPORT KCCL News edited John Holliday comes notes trip Nats Too often hear about gripes know HQ would like know about people appreciate effort Evidently John got little late HQ staff person made point help him get set up dorm room after office closed several newsletters have gathered info about Great Race VIII unique event Sailplane cross-country attracted 23 teams representing 12 states Canada Switzerland team Ken Bates Ken Shaw Mike Mcintyre Kurt Emerling Mike Bak won SOARs event being team complete course Team time 3 hours 32 minutes Good News-Bad News Department receive pieces material asking events plugged column Prob lems space make such requests difficult fill counts As result must either selective pick unusual events greater problem occurs because often material much too late include case point will Kent Pyle Golden Valley RC Assoc provided some excellent photos material pro mote Open House Clinton MO area Newspaper articles public informa tion sheets included past years Kent really super job selling neat club project commended energy effort Unfortunately bad news because magazine dead lines material sent July could show up until now some weeks after 1983 event September ts entertained pub lic Open House range air planes flown way 1/3 scale AA Gliders Helicopters hope Kent wont angry Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Aiatant vice-President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapids IA 52402 Auocate Vice-Preaidessts Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 RusseI Knetoger 2625 C Shorowood elve Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 492a Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William ltohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St ioseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore t013 Dorsene Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132s Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frequency Coordinator PeOn Waters 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Coening 3131 437-4244 results District VIIs ef forts Scale competition major con tests summer EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY site FAI Scale Team Selection held August 12 13 14 This competition sponsored Na tional Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA picked RC Control Scale teams represent United States Paris France 1984 RC team comprised Skip Mast Royal Oak Ml flying well-known C-130 Hercules followed Bob Under wood St Louis MO Hiperbipe Steve Sauger Troy Ml new Stinson Tn- Motor Control Line team will represented Jeff Perez Lamed KS proven B-i 7 Mike Gretz Montezuma IA Zlin Akrobat Ron Sears Pontiac Ml PT-i 7 six fliers plus first alternate team chose Cliff Tacie Mt Clemens Ml Team Manager Cliff flying Spezio Tu-Holer also first al ternate RC team Ed Rhoades Cinnaminson NY flying Skyraider first alternate Control Line team should proudly noted Skip Steve Mike Ron Cliff District VII modelers Other modelers district participated Australia Graves Detroit Ml Bob Wischer Delafield WI also second alternate RC team Also Art Arro Ann Arbor Ml District VII VP Bert Dugan CIlo Ml attendance acting both static flying judges FAI Scale Team winners first second alternates standing behind two first place airplanes left right Bob Wiacher Cliff Tacie Steve Sauger Bob Under wood Skip Mast Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhoads Charlie Bauer November 1983 107 District VII modelers very successful Louisville also made very impressive showing Canadian Nats AMA Nats summer Skip Mast first Cliff Tacie second both Canadian FAI Scale Sport Scale events Canadian Control Line Scale event Ron Sears placed first Mike Wel shans Troy MI placed third AMA Nats held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts best Nats recent times superb weather super site might have among contributing factors Cliff Tacies first place win FAI Precision Scale third place finish RC Sport Scale Expert Bob Wischer placed second Precision Scale event Control Line Ron Sears placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second Sport Scale Ron Sears tied third Au stralia Graves Mike Weishans managed fifth place award three tenths point out third Another District VII entry event Dave Copeman flying ductedfan model Control Line traveled Ida Grove role AMA Safety Committee member saw seg ment flying Saturday afternoon IMAAs annual extravaganza very impressive managed very specific attention safety model airworthiness also flying procedures So attention during brief time watching three-way midair lost fa mous B29 expect news will treated appropriate specialists else trip marred slightly afternoon rain lost little Minnox camera sleep car night Sioux aty seat belt connectors sticking kidney Now heres hobby shop sign gives proper credit good old AMA Notice AMA logo bottom hobby shops Detroit area loyal AMA owner chain having served sev eral years Dis trict VP continuing serve agent AMA transactions illustrated affords local modelers unique place congregate particularly Saturday morn ings Support hobby shops gentswe need need Arkansas S Louisiana Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aocat0 Vic-PrmidenOs Sob Friedl 5512 Sciashmood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yle Or. Gariand TX 75042 Willam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak CL Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barxlesville OK 74003 6d Shearer 3416 David Dr Metaire LA 70003 Frequency Coeardinato Tom Blalveney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 MURPHY SAYS -- has no moving parts will probably break anyway jewel advice Always try plan ahead Remember wasnt raining Noah built Ark Proof wisdom pre-planning prompts compliment AMA District behalf AMA District VIII pat-onthe-back splendid job folks northeast USA District did hosting 1983 National Model Airplane Championships certainly finest Nats ever held compliment certainly valid because fine Nats have held District VIII Dallas Lake Charles Seguin own opin ion certainly valid since have person ally involved managing Nats year since 1950 since 33 years sincerely hope District VP Ed Izzo New Englanders worked him will accept hearty WELL DONE yall Thoughtful observation ee destruction crashing model airplane usually somewhere between mild Oops frantic Oh God get occasional letters old friend San Angelo TX Eldon Wilson al ways offers constructive thoughts future AMA aeromodeling Eldon writes because knows own concern just model aviation will serve communities both local national us individually Eldon feels same AMA should serve absolute maximum number members maximum number ways equally possible will always have competition flying since way improve product should also attend members directly terested competition flying Fun-Flys Fly-Ins very popular increase sure great step right direction Competition flying can intimidating thing beginner strictly sport flier Fun-Flys Fly-Ins offer timid self-conscious modeler chance bring models along just displayed proudly flying being judged Without tension competition Fun-Flys much happier affairs no going home loser Seeing value thinking Eldon Wilson suggests series state-by-state district-by-district Fly-A-Ramas organized Help remem ber has offered help Great idea above dove-tails some plan ning have tried promote AMA last 10 years Finally year Nats got start developing Nats com bined flying championship always annual convention interests en tire membership families Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters staff did notable job year getting Nats Westover AFB headed direction Baby steps sure right direc tion like idea expanded Nats demonstrations displays both commer cial special interest groups symposiums entertainment banquets picnics swap shops museum displays guest speakers just heck lot model airplane flying let us know will proud hear will try champion ideas youd like make sure Headquarters knows thinking write Vince Mankowski better still write us both because contacting someone paid administra tive staff interested contact ing contacting AMAS dedi cated volunteer about claim very thoughtful gesture National Free Flight Society arrived mail Don Hughes sent very nice letter membership card NFFS gracious gesture very wise move make us Council Types feel involved special interest groups problems Don letter membership card much appreciated appropriate since AMA association began cham pionship level Free Flight e3Os got medals trophies prove Thanks asked newsletters clubs District VIII now Ive gotta brag now coming in steady stream getting better time pat back newsletter editors Also thank personal notes often include wish could quote newsletters just isnt room Dont forget exchange other gosh sakes sure have some sort name address listed can write proud dang once awhile newsletter editor really rings bell Michael Wheat Pryor Creek RC Club did just August newsletter whole thing tongue-in-cheek points up sense humor youve gotta have happy modeler starts out First Annual Pryor Creek RC Heatstroke Sunfly Gar bage Bag Give-A-Way Quoting further During meeting clubs Contest Com mittee never really took place decided hardly anyone doing seri ous flying summer club contest order variety events bringout very serious flyer Events will include Climb Climb fastest out-of-sight declared winner Fewest Touch-and-Goes pilot getting three minutes make least number take-offs landings Duration winner makes fewest trips outhouse Other events include Dead Stick Take-Off Blind Mans Bluff Power Diver Mexican Jumping Bean Carry Inverted Transmitter Disaster Avoidance Entry fee Sunfly Used Air plane engine radio wheels etc must wrapped garbage bag will drawing garbage bags contestants draw own airplane thats tough luck Pryor Creek RC Attaboy Award will go flier brings big gest cooler full ice could miss having fun around bunch happy modeling nuts like hereby award Johnny Clemens Memorial Pat-On-The-Back Pryor Creek Okla homa RCCIub hottern you-know-what Dis trict VIII time year About shade around midnight cat fish coming up drink out birdbath Two Eds better Two hardest working unsung heros Nats year couple new108 Model Aviation found friends Ed Warren Dallas other Ed McCollough AMAs District XI Vice President have watched lot volunteer workers previous Nats never saw two guys team up much work work unglamorous type such carrying stacking sorting counting cleaning marking helping anything anyone wanted done after glory ap plause just enjoying being part something good 83 Nats pay~ got occasional cold drink course both characters ate sin fully ice cream goodies Friendlys Ice Cream Parlor after hours rea son mention super guys because big shots get glory attention no award called Super Flunky please know no Ed Warrens no Ed McColloughs Nats tables chairs boxes contest gear would have never gotten moved Super Nats would have never come off love admiration AMA dedicated volunteers Greatest event great NatsSoaring Glider Only have involved contest running can appreciate whop ping total 780 flights day indicative superlative kind meet icing-on-the-cake being presence some real pioneers model aviation Among Charlie Grant Joe Kovel Maxwell Bassett Henry Struck Sal Taibi Carl Goldberg Walt Good Leon Shulman meet dignified still further presence six past AMA presidents Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Patton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt As may know now name will AMA ballot office presi dent because own feeling feeling Nominating Committee membership should offered choice being offered choice now responsibility becomes yours cast vote ballots come out October Academy Model Aeronautics YOUR organization express yourself I club should show pride displaying club name logo ******ALL FOR NOW****** Colorado C Kansas S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ajesciete VICS#tddenss Geo Carson Box 2832 Cauper Wy Col Coo 8209 Linden Prairie villin KS 66208 Dick CrOwley 16413 8 Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ii, Mettsrts 429 Do8wood Grufoon NO 58237 Urn Rlcketon 516 5 Croudee Sioux FeIgn 50 67103 Fruqueney CooedMuter Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly Pt Deow Co 80220 Ptsoase Day 1303 761-5960 Ewning 303 7574082 Chicopee MA Nats will probably go down AMA history really fine Nats Entries up over recent years several events convention theme format well-received New England folks prepared gave District VP Ed Izzo Colonel Ayers Westover AFB Susanne Carrion Quality Inn Sales Director Chicopee Chamber Commerce Roman P0laski Pioneer Valley RC Club AMA HQ staff course 300 volunteer AMA members helped run whole affair deserve special thanks Its Reno NV 1984 Id bet sometime future Nats will return Westover AFB Chicopee MA time issue Model Aviation reaches AMA open house will also history couldnt work travel plans visit new building time hope future plans can include stopping Reston VA see National Center Aeromodeling Museum AMA Head quarters will proud justifiably have AMA member during time dramatic growth national organization Different topicbut important SAFETY new patch being developed chartered clubs Safety officers becoming evident clubs attend safety within ranks enjoying sport hobby safe sane way club has elected appointed safety officer coordinate safe practical suggestions follow youll surely want end year draws close new club officers stalled 1984 Paul Samaras Lakewood CO Jefco Fly ers suggests painting tips props contrasting bright color better visual reference Paul suggests AMA members has written manufacturers props suggest consider users products pre-paint second idea Paul newly appointed member National Safety Committee Three atta boys enthusiastic safety minded modeler behooves us make effort possible stay safe mod eling activities throughout year Casper troops have done again following report newly appointed AVP Gene Corson 1983 Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in May 28-29 1983 Third Annual Memorial Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in held Casper WY hosted Casper Airmodelers Association club tradition began year fly-in being dedicated individual hobby Rocky Mountain area pride 1983 event dedicated memo ry late Richard P Derry 1943-1 983 fly-in opened officially Saturday May 28 1000 am Civil Air Patrol Color Guard presented colors Na tional Anthem sung Fred Hildebrand President club read brief resume about Rick Derrys contributions mod el aviation minute silence observed weather perfect two days fun filled flying Temperatures 70s little wind clear skies total 31 entries 24 coming out-of-town fliers came Salt Lake City area Denver Colorado Springs other areas around Rocky Mountain area flying went smoothly everyone having good time honored have AMAs District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis tendance both days along IMAAs dis trict Vice-President Dale Alyea VicePresidents enjoyed fly-in its festivities Saturday evening informal banquet held Eagles hall main course fried chicken other dishes prepared club members wives banquet real success everyone getting chance talk show off scrapbooks other con tests recall things done during day past years entrants began second day western style breakfast field breakfast prepared Chuck Brannon November 1983 109 popular events Cajun Nationals Lafayette LA taking fuel refreshment stand Notice club logo back T-shirt K ARREN Dallas works fool head off Super Flunky Nets also flies Soaring Gliders Elec tric Power wife Karen club members assisting After breakfast flying started again 1000 am full size air planes skydivers again qualify awards entrants fly 1200 noon Sunday Peoples Choice trophy awarded Noal Hess Salt Lake City model Waco YKS-6 biplane Participants Choice awarded Olen Treanery Littleton CO second year row Olen flying Bryon Pitts put beautiful show aerobatics missed being us year would pleased have join us fun filled weekend next year District IX AMA members will electing vice-president also will vot ing AMA presidency fall will receiving information later time reason mention impor tant obligation privilege gear thinking early idea voting Watch candidate statements Model v/at/on magazine return ballots receive Let officers know support through votes Arizona fornia ii Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Assooate vice-Pesideins Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94595 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Avy. Orangenole CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenin AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rn B Box 51 Tucson AZ 65710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90309 Al Tuttle 417 Bhilani St Pukalani Maui HI 967BB Al WilliamsOn 445 Wesoby Chum Vista CA 92011 Frequency COOfliiflhtOV Hal Jackson 8286 Sanset Ave. amr Oaks CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-0003 Youll reading depth reports recently concluded National Model Plane Championships Chicopee MA Ill give None will able convey great years event Westover AFB commander bent over back wards accommodate modelers town welcomed us everywhere turned weather cooperated no rain high winds during week Qual ity Inn used headquarters literally gave us keys workshops displays symposia held atmosphere ex treme friendliness good everything good wed like put another Nats soon 1985 base com mander upon being advised hangars would make good Indoor site lights raised agreed raise also painted entire inside ceiling floor floor painted glistening white epoxy-type paint Really first class National Guard put airshow final weekend also lot military aircraft static display Thousands people came base view activ ities radio television coverage tremendous Geoff Styles really got medias attention Academy received countless dollars worth publicity sound en thused am feel best Nats Ive seen 30 years Ive attending held Council meeting following Nats few items Id like pass along As know now 1984 Nats will Reno United States also hosting FAI Control Line Championships 1984 elected hold Reno week preceding Nats Furthermore will waive entry fee Nats foreign competitors wish stay over fly Nats feel will give strong international flavor Control Line events Sanction fees contests will go $5 $10 1984 apply sanc tion before January 1 1984 will get $5 Apply early save RC Contest Board has fragmented now four boards existed separate rule-making boards now Pylon Helicopter Pattern Soaring Im currently naming people represent District X Dave Peltz will Soaring Contest Board Speaking Dave recently revealed de tails new glider hes testing new concepts has thermal detector has airspeed telemetry circuit features gyro stabilize roll axis Part research aimed making gyro sensitive enough used pitch axis also Al Tuttle AVP Hawaii reports activity slow did have visitor mainland Tony Valarioni son Perry model Al took flying field Al enjoys visitorslook him up get MauL Mike Lee AVP Phoenix says local chapter IMAA No 120 headed Ernie Prichard boasts 25 members now just love flying Quarter Scale creations fields just south Phoenix Mike goes say Central Ari zona Modelers Advisory Committee CAMAC has managed get governor Arizona declare October Model Aviation Month CAMAC formed representatives Phoenix area clubs serves central focal point modeling Phoenix October plan hold major modeling event five weekends month will run gamut fun-fly Pattern Mike goes say fly schoolyards should buzz nearby houses Besides being unsafe action gives modelers bum rap viewers opinion Theres chance AMA insurance might cover accident witnesses testify reck less flying Mike also says people very lax putting AMA numbers wing course fly competition have have lot sport fliers neglect displaying paid return visit Chapter 3 QSSA meeting Larry Jenno club presi dent invited back bunch avid builders fliers likes em big some models display looked like required balsa forest build finally made trip Salt Lake City visit club invited Intermount Silent Fliers Soaring group located Salt Lake club vice president Dick Jensen invited Dick also editor news letter Wind Dummy Dick met airport Allen McKay past president club him proceeded local restaurant met John Wilcox secretary Mike Forster club president great meal discussing various topics After meal Mike Allen drove sod farm flying site real beauty place fly drove slope site slope has two sides facing north south also happens direc tion wind usually blows really fan tastic slope site claim its best states meeting pleased see lot members another club area also show up belonged Utah State Aeromodelers USA showed great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions Jon Zeisloft member USA called heard going visit Soaring club asked bring Free Flight film Adrift Air did also showed well-received present lot old-timers cut teeth Free Flight film jogged long dormant memories spent night Dick Jensens house took airport early next morning certainly thank Dick club hospitality Dont forget support building fund drive Patches $10 lapel pins $5 Write want attend club meeting THERMALS! 110 Model Aviation pair Christen Eagles belonging Duane Williams Chuck Smith Casper rnjuai ness WLuu hits choice trophy Olean Treanery Pitts Partici pants Choice trophy Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AssaaojOO Vio.Pesegdnts Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Focasetlo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Son 58 Rn 1 Broadview MT 59018 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rivermood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatiie Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane NA 99208 Dick WickLine PD Son 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97601 chick Ynunq 29020 tnt Ann S Federal Any WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Maiv St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency coordinator Rooern SalcE 16439 SE HarE Fortland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 FLASHNW WINS NATS Well exactly far truth either Soaring four go bring back six trophies inluding Tom Brightbills fantastic win combined trophy Tom highest combined score three classes competition consider large turnout competitors Nats Soaring good conditions throughout compe tition Toms win impressive Congratulations Tom Bob Dodgson Dave Johnson Tom Nielsonwe proud represented great Soar ing area NW outdone RC types Paul Walker Kent WA flew way sec ond Precision Aerobatics Don McClave other CL entry NW took 16th Speed Chris Sackett North Burnaby BC took first Jet Speed third B Speed Congratulations Paul Dave Chris have proved quality competition area sec ond kind showing very small number contestants think what can Reno next year have turn out because talent herel Did everyone catch Nats RENO 84 Kevin Collins Strat-O-Bats said annual Power bash year includes Rubber Gliders will October 2 9 Check Key also said November 12 December 10 first two WEBS meets winter no word about Indoor times places yet Check Hawks S-OBs Seattle NorWesters Portland info Following pictures NW Region als Eugene Haystack 83 Madras news next month HAPPY FLYING NW Regionals Stunt Circle foreground two Combat circles background Speed circle asphalt right jeremy noias wnile anay vveaver gets reaayBob Oeci noiding Joe Toppers LARGE compete Randy wowed crowd Satur-plane What does see under water day unusual cartwheel landingsPerhaps remains old Haystack contests Haystack 83Haystack 83 Racing action NW Regionals Dave Green thought everything got Goodyear blimp make call NW Regionals Gary Lietzkie holding Bill Raser pre pares famous look other way taking off maneuver Haystack 83 Bob Oeck gets ready Note new channel markers antenna svelt person holding Qon Anderson long ago underwent multiple bypass surgery easier ways lose weight Haystack 83 November 1983 111 oume tunsers going preparea Tar practice NW Regionals vein nioerg runs up nis engine fins T4iU prior launch Haystack 83 Pilots lake Haystack 83 flOIPCC LUUIIOy S iIdIiSd ordFIuoIuerMvuryProc ty sort handful fly Haystack 83 Engel Pacific Hobbys neat logo tail Condor Haystack 83 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT DWHITT 176 Wall St Sta Naw York NY 100050 PROP WOBBLE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT See guy over there. squint ing models propeller Whats doing anyway Now hes turning prop bit. squinting again putting hex No no hex fact hes trying rid prop t prob lem . big problem . PROP WOBBLE YOUR props may guilty prop wob ble they robbing models forward thrust power gh thrust sometimes keep model flying - cases achieving maximum dur ation Wobble vibration can come four different areas propeller 1 One blade weighing other 2 The propeller shaft bent blade further forward other 3 The propeller shaft bent blade greater angle pitch other 4 One blade having area different area distribution hub tip before behind centerline Lets look various problems Weight Balance ultralight Indoor Duration models slight difference blade weights NOT cause prop wobble As models get heavier however smaller faster turning propellers needed out balance prop becomes problem fact such prop gas model absolutely dangerous slight crack can shatter put out eye 24 Sig Cub SRPSM Peanut Scale model propeller turning fast enough require balancing check spin prop wire sand evenly blade stops bottom An evenly balanced propeller doesnt have stop blades parallel ground - just slowly come stop NOT assume plastic ready-made propellers come balanced plastic props must checked out sanded until balance Bent Shafts Bent shafts cause prop wobble shaft can bent direction up down indicated above Case No2 side Case No 3 usually case combination both bent shaft can result bad land ing smash tree gymnasium wall prop should checked after flight such bend New Yorks BOB BENDER always brings good supply spare propeller shafts Peanuts Bostonians flying session becomes bent merely clips off replaces since believes next impossible straighten out perfect ly bent piece high grade music wire Beginners sometimes cement shaft securely propeller often hole through hub angle sources trouble also cause wobble shaft being bent Sometimes problem little everything Ive drawn prop Figure 1 above other drawings little small diameter conserve space page shows pro peller Indoor Stick model Outdoor SRPSM Note double bearing dampen vibration unwinding rubber motor Also note upper blade slanting ward lower blade slanting back dashed line centerline obviously prop cannot rotate properly through will recognize such situation hold model out front squint prop Hold model hand same time same hand pull rubber motor back bit prop doesnt flop around Now other hand turn prop vertical posi tion get fix center tip upper blade Okay Now turn prop half turn bottom blade top Does bottom blade come same place preceding blade Put few turns motor watch prop spins Watch top two tips coincide may difficult know blade ward Bend shaft let spin again Worse bent wrong way Bend again Better Keep until tips mesh Now look prop tip Fig 2 blades present nice X eye Figure 2 blade much greater angle other cockeyed ness worst wobble offender bend shaft until angle looks should also check problem side Figure 3 below shows what shaft bent side looks like blade pitch will pull way forward blade less cause such awkward rotation prop will lose thrust model will glide down As mentioned earlier problem very likely shaft bent up angle So d little time letting prop spin p squinting see blade follows other PERFECTLY -- mean perfectly Dont lazy Also re member may straight shaft loose prop hub spar angle hub spar shaft itself fault As style model becomes lighter. Indoor EZBs Novice Pennyplanes etc. off balance weight becomes very little no problem course cannot grossly out balance Bent shafts major prob lem lightweight models result ant shaking robs flying surfaces effectiveness fourth problem listed above shows up lightweight models Indoor pro pellers flexible ry good reason usually designed area front centerline behind purpose reduce speed climb model launched under high torque model would climb too quickly ceiling design factor used prop spinning fast greater area front spar causes prop blades open up increase pitch angle actually causing blades cause drag slow rotation well become less efficient element designed Indoor propellers obvious equal area distribution very important along equality blade spar flexibility So keep squinting might tough eyes good airplanes * * * * * * See next month p props lined up right ying will lot easier 112 Model Aviation 0 Fig 3 k _________________________ ___________________________________ Fig1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
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August 1 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Chicopee MA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA l-IQ avail able approximately November 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting November should noted 14 Council members attendance pres ident did vote no ties broken attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Pres ident District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman chanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birming ham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scar borough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Joyce Hager executive secretary Gisele Jack son comptroller Guests Bev Wisniewski Nats Executive Committee Betty Stream District X AVP Louise Izzo meeting brought order 900 am President chaired meet ing 1 Introductory Remarks AMA Pres ident thanked Executive Council mem bers worked volunteers during Nats noted would new FAI Control Line Team Selection Committee Speed Team Race advised need Scale Team Selection Committee told possibility running 1984 Control Line World Championships back back same site 1 984 Nats Follow ing discussion latter approved unanimously Nats Basic Entry Fee waived foreign contestants 2 Minutes April 30 Executive Council meeting accepted amended concerning use headquarters rental space favor except District XI 3 Executive VP Report Included recommendation use headquarters rental space museum purposes report concerning cost insurance Bar rera museum collection details FAI ex penses recommendation support 1983 FAI General Conference being host ed National Aeronautic Association Los Angeles motion contribute $1000 NAA AMA support approved vote 9 3 favor except Districts III V X abstained Another motion rati fy Executive Directors decision approved President Execu tive Vice-President approved 12 1 District XI dissented 4 Committee Reports Nominations Chairman Fore man reported July 31 committee meeting noting cumbents nominated vice-presidency Districts V two candidates Presidency John Grigg John Clemens two District IV Howard Crispin Charles Spear two District IX Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda noted Chuck Foreman resigning December 31 1983 election District IV replacement would fill balance unexpired term B Noise Chairman Izzo reported noise tests successfully carried out RC Aerobatic Team Selection Finals June similar tests done FAI Masters contestants 83 Nats result experiences procedures fully developed October RC World Chain pionships Pensacola C Worker Recognition Chairman McGin nis reported good Nats meeting sponsors Carl Beth Goldberg concern ing details 0ward program would use funds investment program reward approximately six people per year based AMA selection criteria recom mendations first awards unsung heroes much good behind scenes work aeromodeling expected presented 1984 Continued page 101 Four students have selected co winners Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholar ships 1982 Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufac turing Company lost life 1980 Pitts Special biplane crashed during air show Glen always shown great concern young modelers encouraged educational pursuits Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund established suitable memorial supported friends industry Sig Manufacturing Company Admin istration fund handled Acad emy Model Aeronautics Any student AMA member has applied AMA Scholarship automatically considered Sig Schol arship Program basis modeling per formance financial need no set number winners year further formation please write AMA HO 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Attn Joyce Hager DAVID NAULT Lynn MA received $500 assist him Mechanical Engineering major University Rhode Island David attended English High School hometown graduated top 10% class member National Honor Society During high school years worked part-time large drug store earn money university education has always concerned commun ity has made study local govern ment operates modeling experience goes back several years has long list contest wins placements As member North Shore Model Association National Indoor Model Aircraft Society accumulated much experience lightweight aircraft competition Open class fliers David able place high contests 1976 through 1982 established sev eral AMA records Pennyplane addition likes fly Control Line planes sport also enjoys Outdoor Hand-Launched Gliders LEONARD ROZAMUS Hopewell VA also received $500 assist him Continued page 101 November 1983 97 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Synopsis-Executive Council Meeting Sig Scholarships AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld bPublic Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel JeremIah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith IN WASHINGTON STATE Flying Sits Success get flying site answers question Story Tn-Cities RC Club Richland Pasco/Kennewick area State Wash ington will provide clubs working flying site project solid information shows what right approach can ac complish Rosadell Nutley Field official ly opened April 16 1983 dedica tion ceremony honored late Mrs Rosadell Nutley leading proponent Kennewick Irrigation District Mr Nutley hand accept memorial plaque thanked club honor naming new model airport wifes name Under leadership George Vargo president Tn-Cities RC Club 1983 aggressive program launched get new field petition drafted pre sented City Kennewick asking permission fly model aircraft municipal airport Vista Field state agency turned down though club good support airport manager mayor city council Mayor Donald Kuhns Ken newick greatly interested seeing club access suitable piece land recom mended preparation new petition Kennewick Irrigation District KID property located Finley An area used World War II emergency landings now under control KID being used farmer lease basis After several meetings hobby explained insurance protection national organization described clubs needs identified KID Board stated felt project merit would have no objections model airport property long accommodation could reached farmer lessee Immediate contact made farmer ciub executive liked approach agreeable model air craft activity specified section property identified club hurdle cleared farmers needs clearly understood piece land staked fencing operations com menced four-strand barbed wire fence needed fencing party held get posts ground wire strung Although face-to-face contact farmer lessee order stray legal pathways club maintained constant contact county KID led interesting development club wanted sublease land would have necessary file short plat stipulated professional survey legal filing However farmer would grant easement le gality required would contract tween farmer club chosen route because cooperation lessee made possible $5 per year fee five acres Much physical labor needed funds raised pay supplies club members willing Local busi nesses responded well appeals cash total $450 contributed addi tion local utility company donated old telephone poles used parking areas several cable reels used picnic tables Work parties started field prepara tion included removal sage brush grading parking area runway site layout would include small control building seen photo 3/4 mile barbed wire strung keep cattle out humans Ground breaking March 12 1983 high level enthusiasm project made possible dedication held April 16 although very first plane took off paved runway April 9 1983 clubs lucky enough have wheeler-dealer Tn-Cities Club no exception Frank Hirsch known sales acquisition ability able contract preparation work gravelling paving 40 x 300-ft runway 10 x 100-ft pit area total price improvement came under $5000 Because unselfish ef forts hard work Frank given honor being first person fly off new runway club owes him great deal freely acknowledge Flyover space no problem make easier beginner pilots club cleared graded 125 feet overrun space end runway takes care short landings also roll-offs full five-year sublease sup port KID club has invested much time money effort new field Mr Nutley buddy box assisted Al Nichols first spectator make flight new airport Tn-Cities RC Club planned ahead applied tax-exempt status Wash ington State some time ago credit position saving large amounts materials bought field because did have pay state sales tax tax-exem Pt status also allowed inform local businesses donations could written off made outside support little easier ob tain club presently working through local attorney file application taxexemption federal level help financing member ship assessment approved club amounted $100 per membership distinction necessary between member membership because family member ships gave immediate buy ing power New members required pay $100 fee joining new Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation Mr Nutley receives memorial plaque club president George Vargo Bob Parazin looks general view Rosadell Nutley Field showing main runway pit area Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 ELECTION TIME Once again time has rolled around annual election officers time office President VP District VP District V VP District IX special election will held VP District IV due quite special circumstancethe resig nation Chuck Foreman effective Decem ber 31 due some very pressing business problems certainly going miss Chuck next year wish him very best business venture elections very important future AMA course quite important nominees Select man feel will best job AMA vote vote will have direct influence out come regardless candidates select delay returning ballot same day receive Make sure voice heard counted takes less time thing right explain did wrong fellow PAl SOARING WC seem 4-year win/lose cycle event 1977 gave us Skip Miller Soaring World Champion 1979 US team members faltered 1981 saw Dwight Holley regain title US 1983 again year though sent three very competitive fliers represent us Mark Smith best placed team member finishing respectable 7th place overall Alex Bower next best 19th place Don Edberg worst luck finish ing high 30s after breaking airplanes first two rounds situation virtu ally impossible recover lesson learned need adequate preparation Given lots lead time tend procrastinate Given short lead time tend toward getting right situation resolving pre paredness Perhaps can aid situation delaying team selection finals date near actual World Championship meet perhaps within 90 120 days time departure meet way can sure final team will ready having just recently flown aircraft team trials late team trial concept can have some very gross logistics problems providing selected team manager some big headaches FAI aspir ants regardless events fly drop line team selection repre sentative let him know feel about concept 1983 NATSCHICOPEE MASS best Nats ever Maybe best yetl Certainly Nats well attended well received resulting fewest problems Nats recent tory Cant say biggest being sur passed Dayton OH Nats 1976 Indoor site touted early having problems turned out best ever Although 60-foot ceiling height Air Force gone out make useable floor cleaned painted glistening epoxy paint determined wiring hanging lights too old withstand flexing involved pull ing lights up ceiling rewired 85 lights pulled up folks ultimate cooperation Helicopter has normal entry 15-20 85 turn out compete Horace Hagen obviously hands full running event managed get flights com pleted two days allotted Free Flight admittedly less best sites its events Homer Smith crew did usual fine job managing heard competitor lodged pro test because someone planted tree distinctly taller others reached out caught model pro testor given stout rope told go climb tree Control Line near pertect site very near main entrance flying area therefore becoming showcase spec tators entered Monday chief timer speed circle drafted innocent bystander assist timing Formula 40 Speed Two flights later look face worth million bucks discovered AMA President drafted stayed timed bunch flightsit funl Combat went quite smoothly thanks mainly efforts Bud Bodzioch well-qualified crew course flying Combat dodging badger holes ground can rather interesting RC Soaring largest entry major category Nats Picture trying run contest 255 entries Gene Shel key crew proved utilizing proper advance planning can done successfully first day alone put up 780 flights saw 11 airplanes air point surely record Only full cooperation contestants could have made work hat off con testants workers both NATS CONVENTION roaring success exactly well received did take advantage various demonstrations displays con vention concept sort trial balloon see well received idea would learned will apply knowledge next convention thing certainwe need better publicize schedule various activities will turn create interest convention concept does seem idea time has come OTHER NATS HIGHLIGHTS Nats gathering place people renew old friendships make new acquaint ances generally enjoy model aircraft least Nats outstanding point view meeting new people New Maxwell Bassett name out dis tant annals hobby Model viation magazine two months ago started rather complete story him timely cause Nats year deed great honor pleasure meet talk him still greater honor to present him certificate indicating induction AMA Hall Fame Joe Kovel too name model ing past becomes identifiable associated Charles H Grant great K-G Free Flight models early 30s Both Charles H Grant Joe Kovel Nats meet speak two gentlemen zenith great est Nats have ever attended NATS 1984 August 5 through 12 next year will find Nats Reno NV Control Line RC Aerobatics Pylon Scale events will held Stead Airport about 10 miles north Reno Free Flight will dry lake imme diately east Stead Airport site will rival Free Flight site US Six miles west Stead another lake bed planned Soaring activitites middle lake bed never goes quite dry mile half dry lake bed sur rounding water hole certainly ought make critical modeler happy 1985 up grabs have favorite location Nats write VP let him know Send copy Headquarters Nats Executive Committeethey have accept site before Executive Council OKs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday evening Nats held annual meeting prescribed laws discussed lots subjects ranging ne RC frequencies new headquarters building possibility oh nol future dues increase set mind easeno dues change 1984 Still have realistic consider what might occur beyond 1984 Again discussion turned subject carrying discount house advertisements Model Aviation magazine Two considerations must recognized 1We cannot refuse carry ads unless ready face legal suit restriction trade 2These same ads considered some ser vice membership allow modeler stretch hobby dollar Either way like K-Mart supermarkets discount selling stay Talking ProudTalking Progress *****LAkJLkJkAJkkiAkAiiAkAAkk November 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Hey kids lets talk safety minute. Carl Maroney AMA insurance expert says 1983 claims far involve flier sticking finger prop starting engine large size nylon plastic dark-colored prop can disas trous hard see running wont slow down after chopping severely Carl urges everybody preach using stick heavy gloves start engine An other important official AMA however claims isnt starting part causes problem claims needle valves made too close props todays modern big engines victim slashed care lessly reaching needle valve Until manufacturers begin help resolve di lemma thing can carry bottle white liquid paint stuff use erase typing paper mark tip prop white Liquid Paper paint dries instantly shows up good prop churning word fliers Keep fingersout props kids. Charles Logg Bernardsville NJ writes Can have list AMA Chartered Clubs New jersey Can highlight Soaring ones know address rubberband-powered clubs NJ Im sending Charles / 4 important husband wife team flying Control Line Scale 83 Nats Mike Doris Gretz Montezuma IA shown Fairchild Trainer Mike won 1st 78 Lake Charles Nats 2nd Lin coln 79 placed high year Doris pits husbandthats wins much Mr Mrs Australia Fran Graves Detroit Ml standing friend Jeffrey Perez holding Control Line Scale plane Jeff won 1st FAI CL Scale 83 Nats 8th world Kiev last year Fran Australia have happily married 17 years Have ever heard IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Associa tion group responsible adult RC fli ers enjoy making large scale model air planes powering larger usual engines very safety conscious have developed strict rules flying Last week held annual bash Ida Grove Iowa Darlo Brisighella Oak Creek WI holding popular Starduster II model plane Darlo leaders IMAA group very safety oriented Don Godfrey Binghamton NY organization presi dent Les Hard editor fine mag azine Dario Don Les together others have brought IMAA long way short time three have appointed Advisory Board AMA Safety Coin m ittee way have delicate subject bring up hope nobody gets mad about 1983 Nats Massachusetts quite successful Occasionally over past three years rumblings have heardthe Nats entry fees too high fliers participate Some people simply cannot afford enter fly other hand may mis taken Maybe entry fee important Question Would people have tended Nats flown entry fees lower have feeling about want fill out enclosed poll mail poll responses will forwarded Nats Executive Committee makes annual recommendation AMA Executive Council Now time respond questionnaire Fill out mail Would lesser entry fee made up fliers Didpeople stay home because could afford en try fee Nobody clairvoyant Nobody mind reader have opinioncome forward now heard promised Helen Olsen St Louis MO would recommend family plan Nats officials con sideration 2nd 3rd members same family get reduced rate enter Nats Does make sense Currently fee $35 basic $3 FF event $5 extra CL event CL Precision Aerobatics $1 2 After $35 basic fee RC event $12 repeat poll reply will warded proper Nats officials have opinion mail NATS POLL Entry Fee too high doesnt matter entry fee less II would have gone year II agree Helen Olsen feel should Family P1 entry fee Et ft YES NO YES NO What Entry Fee recommend what Family Plan recommend Its AMA Nats Sign name address AMA number MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 100 Model Aviation II Pictured happy family Remi deLapparent flew Paris France par ticipate 83 Nats Remis twin boys did great Xavier captured FIRST Sr Hand Launch Glider Bruno got FIRST Sr A-2 Glider Remi commercial pilot Air France Airlines took 7 10 mm come Massachusetts Europe entire family liad great time 83 Nationals Shown Valerie Marielle Papa Remi Xavier Bruno Mama Danielle behind pretty girl far right Cora Stevick Mars PA Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Renewal Time Again. October time year AMAS gigantic mass mailing takes place Thats notices regarding membership renewal following year mailed along ballots AMA annual election year cause reached all-time high over 87000 members mailing bigger ever should noted mailings made within four five day period sent First Class best surance delivery can time available before ballot mailing dead line November 25 Its huge effort costly has proved necessary through years order assure receipt maximum number members despite hun dreds address changes per month maximum potential voting response Unfortunately minority percentage 1525% members typically vote though thousands usually renew member ship voting AMAs Grand Opening. time members read great event will have held famous names will have attended shared celebration weeks before big effort underway display models related materials possible Well over hun dred models hung trees suspended roof structure Adding interest fact trees models rotate breeze air conditioning ducts shapes sizes models seen tiniest rub ber-powered Peanut Scale models larg est RC sailpianes age range models display go back 20s right up present Its awesome spectacular representation aeromodeling Pilots Pensacola. 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics scheduled October 10 through 15 Pensacola FL least 30 countries participating Chinese team however pulled out due politicsthey objected South African entry would have first time Chinese compete category world championships Aeromodeling world scene sub ject politics because teams fi nancially supported governments subject passport controls Thus no matter modelers themselves politic ally inclined sad fact sub ject whims governments Fortunately countries have affected Pensacola event blessed big entry including South America press time big contest offing stage set great competition Sig Scholarships Cant page 97 College William Mary Leonard earned 417 grade point average Hopewell High School named National Merit Scholar recognized Virginia Council Higher Education Excelling debating chess earned letters both tapped National Honor Society Beta Society 1981 Virginia Gover nors School Gifted science social studies awards given him high school Other activities included French club chess team student government captain Battle Brains team local TV quiz program still found time earn money education taking job McDonalds Restaurant also worked part-time Appomatox Library aide started modeling age 10 working way through plastic kits Free Flight Con trol Line 15 flying Radio Con trolled aircraft has active club member helping contests demon strations also worked club news letter current model aviation interests Scale Soaring Supplementing work William Mary gives guitar lessons coaches other students chemistry Two weekends month returns Hopewell works town library also finds time fly friends Mid-Virginia R/C Club THOMAS SZYMKOWSKI graduate Thornton Township High School received $500 help him Thornton Community College South Holland IL Tom top 7% class 616 plans pursue Engineering degree college senior year made National Honor Society won letter basketball also member Spanish club enjoying sports including baseball tennis captained Parks Board basketball team two years local league member AMA several years Tom accumulated wins RC Pattern mov ing up Novice Advanced flying midwest contests several states also did lot work promote model avia tion working several shows greater Chicago area really enjoys sport has made dedicated effort show others what constructive fun can gained model aviation greatest achievement up 1980 fourth place Pattern events Nats held Ohio says sport stay because has very im portant part life plans spend two years Thornton Community College apply ad mission either Purdue University Illinois NORMAN TIMBS JR awarded $500 has sent California Polytechnic State University majoring chanical Engineering Norman lives Northridge CA graduated Granada Hills High School 387 average has impressive list high school awards including scholastic athletic woodshop horticul tural president school High Fliers Club selected Honor Roll received two first place awards science projects enjoys manythings including bicycling YMCA membership played basket ball other sports model sailboats includ ing own designs kites designed two-meter sailplane flew TwoMeter World Cup keen photographer has several photos published variety magazines Norman has deeply involved model aviation 10 years has worked closely father projects greatest achievements October 1981 set four new AMA national records RC Sailpianes reaching altitude 3000 feet future years Norm would like qualify US FAI-F3B team fly international event congratulate winners wish well educational endeavors Academy Sig Manufacturing proud assist young men Exec Council Mtg Cant pg 97 D Safety no committee re port subject discussed later meeting based memo chairman Don Lowe concerning large models Noting chairman extremely busy considerable travel approved unani mously Jim McNeill chairman Lowe stay committee Presi dent also appointed Paul Samaras com m ittee E Safety Code Discussion Under woods suggestions clarification Control Line criteria air shows showed need better definition what de sired further considered next meeting F Film Chairman Byrne noted need new film based safety illustrate good perhaps bad practices general support concepts idea recommended further development 5 New Contest Boards Following dis cussion motion presented April 30 Council Meeting approved 12 1 District Xl dissenting replace current RC Contest Board four separate RC Boards Soaring Aerobatics Racing Helicopters effective January 11984 6 Contest Board Procedures need revision noted assure timely rule book publication possibility mak ing next rule book effective 1985 stead 1984 proposed make avail able 6-9 months advance instead 3-6 months late subject deferred next Council meeting give time consideration clarify Council vs Contest Board jurisdiction concerning pro cedural changes 7 Future Nats Sites possibility returning Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 3-4 years noted possibility Michigan site another Oklahoma also return Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago possibilities explored further 8 Museum Guidelines Brodersen advised Continued page 102 November 1983 101 Flying SitesCont page 98 funds going field improvements need ed approved club has adverse effect new enrollments fact just opposite has happened now club has new field Membership has already lumped 80 low 50 1982 So much argu ment people will spend moneythey will have sufficient reason can see positive benefits coming back What did Tn-Cities RC Club helped get field well way becoming model airport best tradition planned approach charted course under good leadership used tools dis posal including AMA book Getting Keeping Flying Sites used softsell meetings civic county people did get mad quit earlier flying site lost first requests turned down Above listened agen cies could help profited what heard April 16 1983 big day Members Nutley family came Seattle Radio TV coverage Exec Council Mtg Cont pg 107 meeting Detroit Art Institute offi cer resulting Acquisition Guidelines booklet given AMA Museum Cur ator need define AMA Museums status within AMA noted fur ther discussion come future meeting 9 Sanction Fees Following discussion need approved 12 1 District V dissenting increase sanction fees $5 $10 except Record Trials effective January 1 1984 also directed income additional fees would credit ed Competition Services Department improvement sanction services 10 Sanction Classification problem distance separation between AA AAA meets discussed no action taken noted problem working out between adjacent District contest coordinators Vice Presidents 11 FAI Proposals/RepresentatiOn Fol lowing discussion typically short notice involved learning about new proposals agreed consensus submit uS pro posal next meeting future propos als submitted year time nual FAI Bureau meeting spring approval Bureau publication soon possible thereafter preferably May 1 least six months notice avail able countries before voting nual December FAI meeting Noting need consistency continuity US representation FAI Grigg recommended current delegate George Buso continuing service official voting delegate appointment ap proved 9 4 Districts III V VIII X dis sented 12 IMAA Safety report AMA Safety committee member Don Lowe discussed need specific recom mendations noted agreed terrific An interview club presi dent aired day long radio station brought people out field see what going Other AMA mem bers chartered clubs Walla Walla Zillah invited came boost both numbers spirits Tn-Cities club half hour demonstra tion flights made buddy box ar rangement allowed non-flying members crowd try hand Radio Con trol very first flight after dedication made Mr Nutley under guidance Al Nichols Mr Nutley praised club its hard work industry especially pleased club chose say thank Kennewick Irrigation District naming field after late wife has club earned self lovely field work mem bers did neighbors press radio TV has made wonderful contribution local understanding model avia tion model aviators can Kennewick can hometown too Geoffrey Styles grateful thanks Wu ChinTnCities RC materials used story Pete Swift photographs Lowes report should sent IMAA presi dent Don Godfrey Brodersen should attend August IMAA annual meet ob serve behalf Council McNeill adadvised expected convene Safety Committee prior end Sep tem ber 13 Site Owner Newsletter Underwood noted intent discuss subject AMA PR Director Geoff Styles Council consideration next meeting 14 Day Memberships Following discussion recommendation against proposal approd October 82 Coun cil meeting AMA insurance broker approved 11 1 District III dissenting Exec VP abstaining rescind type membership 15 Consent Agenda Proposal pos sibility having non-controversial agenda items adopted single motion means expediting Council business proposed future meetings note such item receiving objection would transfer usual discussion debate agenda 16 Heavy Model Insurance noting insurance models over 55 pounds might available higher cost conflict AMAs Safety Code noted agreed consensus no action di rection would taken until AMA Safety Committee makes its recommendations con cerning IMAA safety guidelines models heavier 55 pounds 17 Grand Opening Budget budget unanimously approved including extra contingency allowance provide decora tions refreshments travel lodging Council members September 24-25 weekend 18 Museum Curator Budget unanimously approved compensate Curator rate $5000 per year contracted consultant basis year year also up $5000 per year museum expenses budgeted 19 Council Meeting Expense Allowance approved 9 3 V X dissenting VII abstaining car rental reimbursable bus taxi other commerical trans portation available timely basis car rental can serve three Council members up amount com mercial transportation cost 20 FAI Budget Allocation Grigg ap pointed committee chaired Izzo cluding Brodersen Underwood Brown Worth study subject presented Grigg Brodersen report next meeting 21 Self-Injury Report Headquarters insurance company reports discussed conclusion recommenda tions should relate realistically cause effect headquarters sugges tions first considered AMA Safety Commitee andlor Executive Council 22 AMA Cargo Vehicle clarified consensus Executive Director has authority sell expeditious sale recommended 23 FAI Award Expenses agreed unanimously travel expenses Dick Weber winner FAIs Penaud Award approved him attend FAI General Conference Los Angeles September order receive award person noted received award holding FAI records simultaneously else 24 Financial Services proposal banking institution offer financial services including loans no risk AMA ap proved further discussion next meeting 25 Airfoil Tournament Program proposal initiate promotional program based variations model design concept approved consideration next meeting 26 Personality Interviews specific proposal taping interviews noted Brodersen presented next meet ing 27 Awards Superior Service Award approved presentation AMA Grand Opening publicity withheld until afterward 28 Next Meeting November 5/6 ap proved Reston VA 8 2 vote Connecticut S Maine achonetto Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Hollistont MA 01746 Ajacciate Vics-Prenidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Osenas Folnom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 tton Krafft P0 Boo 1828 73 Heritage Lo. OuxburV MA 02332 Al NOnotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 000 Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinaooe George Wilson 318 Fisher 50. Waloole MA 02181 Its best Nationals thats ever held quote made times during after 1983 Nationals held 102 Model Aviation Westover Air Force Base extremely pleased attendance help furnished members District would unfair name individuals groups helped make Nats success am sure would Omit someone contri buted therefore say general Thanks everyone can proud results work time put endeavor pleased attendance 1000 contestants approximately 3000 model ing enthusiasts Estimates show Saturdays Sundays attendance over 40000 people discussions Col Ayers both military Chamber Com merce very pleased have hosted Nats have expressed desire host Nats again therefore will campaigning see can return Nats 1985 time announced Nats would held Westover article placed PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pi lots Assoc newsletter addressed concern possible lack sufficient circles test area facility quite pleased receive following letter Wynn Paul Secretary/Treasurer PAMPA members PAMPA wish thank efforts helping Control Line fliers obtain superb site Westover 1983 Nationals Both official practice sites probably finest Ive seen since 1971 understand instru mental keeping end runway Precision Aerobatics circles located certainly needed circles view fact site Philadelphia has lost next years World Champion ships think Westover would great place provided sufficient lodging available Once again thanks work consideration Control Line fliers 1983 Nationals Thursday during Nats week held District meeting time suggested following two activities considered 1 hold symposium-type District meeting spring 1984 2 Organ ize hold regional championships Dis trict would include events held Nats Both well received intend pursue will holding meeting latter part October time will soliciting help area clubs organ ize activities suggestions help will welcome During meeting presented Hall Fame Award Maxwell Bassett origi nator gas-powered model aircraft always idols pleasure meet him personally attendance meeting another idol mineCarl Gold berg Goldberg Models recall building Goldberg Indoor Stick called years ago presented Award Excellence Pioneer Valley Radio Control Club donated field test site installed large hospitality tent members out force helping possible way awarded Superior Service Award Roman Polaski president Pioneer Valley RC Club countless hours work make sure theeventshad proper manpower District entrants Nats several members placed high competi tion pleasure placing fourth Expert Stand-Off Scale well achieving highest flight points Scale conclusion Nats Execu tive Council Nominating Committee met nominated seek another term Vice President District I accepted little disappointed no other nom inees campaigning office can fun last time somewhat tied up bus iness commitments unable put forth effort required Thanks again District Dis trict II contributors making 1983 Nats best ever Flying Near Airports Careful New Jettey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 AMacato VicePrsielsnta Pete Bancyni 260S eroadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drescy 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Feequeccy Coordiea5v George Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS An East Coast Nats has much part life during past several years am sort numb point now great dream has really come true Others will cover spectacle issue much greater detail could within limited space far greater photographic skill nothing else however must now thank District II members con tributed much success 1983 Nats Westover AFB Chicopee MA wonderful people responded magnificently appeals support could devote entire column months months nothing acclaiming virtues heaping praise well-deserved modelers break down several well-defined highly regarded groups dues-paying AMA members Parish wit 1 came work 2 came watch 3 came both credit thesefoiks three groups spell su-p-p-o-r-tI Thats what asked thats what got! could cite name scores District Two-ers would doubt re sult inadvertent omission deserving supporters THE WAY WE WERE Westover AFB cover Nats objectively overbearing personal pride have decided share observations two Long Island modelers Anton Tony Ker chenko VP Long Island Flying Eagles Jim Bocckinfuso Exec Dir club quoted part fine club newsletter Eagles Nest As Tony saw can imagine over 1000 contestants flying form model aircraft date gathered place coupled hot sunny weather smooth paved runways youll get some idea what taking place Westover Air Base past week reported over 700 RC Soaring flights took place day during Soaring event guess saw flying day have seen couple years AMA Headquarters set up Quality Inn entire motel taken up sponsors films information centers sou venir shops just about everything else has model aviation entire courtyard taken up Scale models being judged time Over 145 models entered simply beautiful Once field able wander about will Because tre mendous size air field things really spread out guess least mile walk CL Combat area RC Pylon area crowds large very easy walk up flight lines get close look action CL Combat great Most guys come 15 20 planes leave very few piece Almost flight wound up mid-air collision would just pull engine off stick another plane ready another heat Great action times spectators CL Stunt things have really changed flying large ships55-60 wings 45-size engines Next stop CL Scale Scale ships beautiful P-38s B-25s Zeros P-47s rest RC Pylon difficult see simply because safety factor got good look models pits caught few heats models fly entire race knife-edge attitude really move As said hard see races what did see fast exciting course could go on have say Scale true interest planted myself right runway watched over 300 Scale flights What saw model jets flying well over 100 mph Rossi 81 ducted fans B-17 bomber over 10 wing kinds bi planes triplanes Cap 20s 21s war planes just about everything else two exceptional flights really got feet Byron P-Si did four-point rolls 50 feet over deck day sight model superb sound 24 4-bladed prop hard describe spoke owner pilot plane friendly anyone could model finished two weeks prior Nats running last looked scoreboard biggest thrill Jimmy myself would say specta tors come late Sunday morning about F-S Phantom jet 7 fuselage twin-ducted jets spectacular scale detail model has ever built rivet detail ship seemed hard believe anybody would risk flying model Well everyone watched Mr Tom Cook owner builder started engines taxied out runway took off As plane rotated retracts employed climbed up out sight ship did full power split S after coming out clouds well over 100 November 1983 103 mph 7 long jet did slow roll less 10 over deckl People cheering absolutely amazed landing next perfect right down em ployment drag chute help slow down roll-out can honestly say highlight modeling career Jims view first Nationals Ive ever attended head still buzzing activity saw trip car 31/2 hours During three days met modelers almost state country very friendly interesting give idea just big contest 1200 officially registered participants opening day Sunday probably other people registering during week Most people several airplanes plane made least four flights contestants entered several categories So can see quite few planes flying during week 270 contestants just flying gliders flew over 2000 flights Thats com petition 87 contestants entered Helicopters own Wally Rodriguez Ron Diabola among com petition tough over 300 flights just Helicopters figures everything else also unbelievable Everywhere looked saw planes air LETS HANG IN THERE have another East Coast Nats 1 986 whenever lets keep foot door Westover AFB accomplish propose ginning 1984 hold Northeast Regional Meet continue year until again able have Nats Westover came out winner year regards both military Chicopee Chamber Commerce lets keep en thusiastic acceptance alive through annual repetition kind thing shall push Will help GEORGE WOOD WOODY CLAPP AMA 35491 1940-1983 District II particular aviation general lost dedicated air man fine gentleman July 22 1983 crash Woody Clapps full-scale Sopwith Triplane near home Allegany NY profound condolences Mrs Carolyn aapp Woodys host friends including es pecially fellow modelers Southern Tier Radio Society believe fol lowing message Mrs Clapp repro duced entirety STARS-DUST newsletter Woodys club elo quently expresses grief us feel deep sadness duty report Woody Clapp passed away Fri day July 22 1983 died crash involv ing full-scale Sopwith Triplane came home work conditions per fect flying readied Triplane fly ing Taking off soon flying usual outstanding skill inexplicably engine sputtered coughed Flames erupted engine-cockpit area Tri plane ship immediately fell sky totally destroyed will no attempt eulogize evaluate time receive newsletter knew Woody well better did family friends ac quaintances STARS Im sure experi encing emotions feelings far beyond words describe could written time Goodbye Woody well miss you could have realized Remem brances Mrs Carolyn Clapp MAD VII seventh Model Aviation Day New York proclaimed Mayor Ed Koch marked August 6 1983 largest display ever model aircraft three-block area Rockefeller Plaza mid town New York City site upon peri meter skating rink presided over celebrated statue Prometheus seen national television Christmas season tree-lighting ceremonies August area major point interest vacationers parts USA MAD days consequently always great value hobby/sport model aviation PR point view Back home visitors folks local prominence such position better appre ciate needs eg flying site appeals modelers having experienced MAD presentation highlights its main theme safety wholesomeness aeromodeling JOHN KANAKOS AMA 52975 1913-1 983 As close District II report honor bid farewell friend credit sense word hobby aeromodeling like John have deep faith its worthiness people share unselfishly Ohn nsylvania Vignra III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice-Praidenta Joe Siben 36980 Volley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 irancte Pluharty 504 21st St Vienna Wv 26101 Corky Hail man S 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1S883 Frequsecy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Poarun CL Cincinnati OH 46239 Phone 513 542-4406 Sorry about last months report lack 36-hour days nine-day weeks finally caught up hope went Nats enjoyed yourselves VPS opinion best Nats last decade mosphere between categories events cordial interest cooperation work crew under Roman Polaski took can attitude toward anything asked Air Force Colonel Ayers top airmen line cooperative people Ive ever worked An example attitude generator quit RC Scale Site B went over try get started again airman simply watch off-duty came up after seeing problem said Ill get another within 10 minutes another generator hooked up runningand airman simply disap peared crowd spectators incident examples what made Nats special owe special thanks Colonel Ayers commanding officer Westover Air Force Base AMA Dis another John left us sunny morning Saturday August 6 1983 after having flown landed safely tethered RC Helicopter Model Aviation Day celebration Rockefeller Plaza John Star Performer upon occasion enough also arranged club Long Island Hover Lovers support event filling display tables dozens well-executed Helicopter models Life ended John Kanakos sunny morning among friends engaged promoting beloved model avia tion loving wife Fay family will miss fine gentleman away field profound sympathiesand thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKEDI trict AVP Ed Izzo great time District Ill Frequency Coordinator Jim Bearden sends following lists com mon carrier licenses District Ill adja cent states use Keep mind licensees necessarily active transmitters inclusion list doesnt necessarily mean cant used area Jim notes far has able determine new frequencies interference-free District III time Adjacent State Frequencies rict Ill TX 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 County Tompkins Duchess Rensselaer Suffolk Jefferson Onondaga B roome New York Rockcastle Grayson Jefferson Boyd Franklin Atlantic Salem Morris Cumberland Cape May Cherry Hill St Joseph2 Madison1 Marion1 NEW YORK No TX & 72OOMHz 1 02 1 34 1 421 542 94 1 50 2 58 1 62 2 78 1 86 KENTUCKY 1 1AO 1 1 A2 3 2 14 1 70 1 114 1 1 46 NEW JERSEY 1 1 30 1 1 42 1 1 42 1 1 46 1 1 54 1 162 INDIANA 1 O4t 1 08 1 20 1 64 MICHIGAN Grand/Traverse 1 1 04 Kent21 041AO MARYLAND Anne Arundel 11 42 PrInce Georges 21 46t 1 62 104 Model Aviation joh fl\ MdIAt 98 County Hamilton Butler Anyone out has encountered problems solutions let Jim know can share information rest district AMA District III Frequency Information OHIO TX No TX & 7200MHz 2 1 08 1 98 14 2 06 2 10 1 14 2 18 1 22 4 46 1 78 1 94 Cuyahoga 15 4 02 1 18 2 22 1 24 2 32 1 50 154 1 58 1 70 190 1 64 202 1 42 1 46 150 3 62 150 242 2 46 2 50 1500 1420 1120 1100 1060 Erie1 Summit8 Portage1 Medlna6 Morrow1 Trumbull1 PIke1 Montgomery 1 AShtabula 1 PhIladelphIa 9 ColumbIa Monroe Schuyklll FranklIn Erie Lackawanna 1 LehIgh1 PENNSYLVANIA 3 06 1 58 1 86 2 88 2 96 1 1 36 1 1 42 2 1 54 1 74 6 1 54 2 62 1 64 1 68 1 70 1 58 1 98 WEST VIRGINIA Campbell11 14 OhIo11 86 following Pittsburgh ARCS should selfexplanatory AMA members District Ill Subject District III Seminar Trim Talk Pattern Flying Demo cordially invited join other members District Ill buffet ban quet Holiday Inn Weirton WVRt 22 Three Springs Drive Saturday Octo ber 29 700 pm District Ill seminar will led District VP Dave Brown AVP Gene Shelkey discussion matters concerning District AMA will focal point question answer session addition Dave will present Trim Talk very informative RC flier Sunday 30th invited meet ARCS flying field just 20 min utes Motor Inn open flying Pattern flying demo Dave Brown Dave will help trim out ship like well give tips contest flying Gene Shelkey Miles Reed Mark Radcliff will demonstrate special flying techniques well Bring plane open flying 1000 am till noon 300 pm until dusk Motel accommodations have ar ranged group basis Single @ $2800 double @ $3500 per night secure room call 304 7235522 ask AMA Group Rate Accommodations Looking forward seeing Jerry Fink ARCS Secretary412 5618944 Dont confuse Pittsburgh seminar Salt Fork District Meeting far know still being planned February Delaware C Delrict ColumIrm land C North Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 AMA Council has accepted resig nation will place Howard Crispin Charlie Spear years election ballot Both individuals dedicated advancement AMA both have Council meetings very aware what has going District IV past five years Its going tough choice decide should represent remaining two years unex Cand3pired term would like take opportu Wayna Abernathy 9205upper Marlboro MO 20870 nity thank other district vice-presidents Bob Chenwine 205 Tioron d NawOort News VA 23808and members Council accepting Howard Criopin 811 Beaclwood Charlotteovilla VA 22901recommendations successors represent V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wlmingtorr 08 19809District IV John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Fallo Church VA 22042 e always agreed some Charlee Spear 283 Holly Lane Moclcsvlle NC 27028other vice-presidents ideas some FrequencyCocadlasesorprojects endorsed isnt name Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr. PavetteviSa NC 28301of game put forth ideas Phone Evening 9191 488-8988 believe idea right AMA try convince others right least end results collective thinking 14 dedicated individuals giving time improve protect sport love very much hobby has good have felt least could sure would around others en joy work within AMA protect advance feel very strongly other members Council feel way also dont always agree working hobby Support themgive ideas will appreciate column month probably hardest have ever write regret withdraw acceptance run election AMA President have also resign Vice-President resignation will effective December 31 1983 Below copy letter gave John Grigg Nominating Committee meeting held during Nats regretful decisions have ever make letter will explain Whats Happening District IV Rowan Aerornodelers Salisbury NC low picture sent Ralph Corelle copy ultralight landed clubs field Dear John regret must send letter resignation VP District IV withdraw acceptance run elec tion AMA President As Vice-President District IV have served five years capacity have thoroughly enjoyed minute hope have made some small contribution progress AMA during time next two half years will spending time outside United States some projects com pany dont feel would fair AMA members District IV con tinue VP will posi tion represent Council meetings make club visits would like suggest have Howard Crispin AVPs Dis trict IV complete term office balance 1983 making date resig nation August 31 1983 possible will continue VP until December 31 1983 time must have election appoint someone fill bal ance term Since election year some District VPs would too dificult add District IV ballot place Charlie Spear Howard Crispin candidates finish out term office 1984-85 sincerely hope Council members District IV understand reasons resignation purely because business obligations can attend did foresee year ago would happen As know have said times dont have time job right should get out let someone else John good luck election bid another term President AMA will support 100% believe best man job Til next monthDave still have couple columns write dont stop communicating Keep regrets newsletters coming least until Chuck December O5O November 1983 105 Modelers Northern Virginia Maryland might keep eyes open stolen RC model Andrew Benjamin 301 Roosevelt Ct NE Vienna VA 22180 Circus Hobbies Acro Knight stolen car front house has Rhom retracts ST G60 blue head Du-Bro MuffLAire muffler finished K&B Dark Blue Superpoxy yellow trim canopy aluminumcolored spinner modified have wing flaps receiver Futaba C-7 five 5T25 516 servos installed belly wing tips scraped up Watch stangers flying fieldsor some might want sell plane Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 0 Tenrestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12001 8790550 Associate Vica-Prsodwsts Greg Doe Rn 4 166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 JosephMicalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 70 Fifth So Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35t21 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd No 32 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Lurry Welth 5975 Wanerty Dr Jackson Ms 39206 Prequancy coordinator Burnis Fields 1096 Onrarlo Sc Jackoonoslie FL 32206 Phone Day 19041 388-8662 missed 1983 Nats missed good missed years Nats however0 little bit Nats given him after fact Juan Romero Pattern flier Fort Lauderdale FL didnt get go Nats secretary Carolyn McFerren called few weeks after Nats asked get Juan Nats hat next day Nats hat patch way Juans promotion party has transferred Tampa will general manager Marriott Hotel As August Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Melbourne FL has eight contests keeping Carl Wolfe club CD very busy other CDs can top number Tommy Friedman North Fulton Flying Circus club Atlanta GA area featured article RC hobbies August 1983 issue Robb Report magazine connoisseurs Its good article Worth looking up Orlando FL mid-August tried visit Kissimmee Valley Model Club RCACF club West Orange Sunfliers Club couldnt find first two visited Sunfliers spent some time RC World RC World Lee Painter Bill Sharpe president vice president broke ground sun shelter control tower field should finished well advance Tangerine fact construction should have started new road tennis courts swimming pool condos L1BVIU muon Sbuuumss g Texas college designed canard its maiden flight ed looped flew inverted first flight An excellent show Columbus/Ft Benning RC Flyers have new field decided have Grand Opening October 2 celebrate want public know everyone including TV press invited Illinois ana C Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 3141 487-1957 Aasocoata Vice-Presadesits Loren Hot W643 Hiti Brook Quincy IL 6301 William Kd4-. 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFartend 3404 Keithohire Way Lexington KY 40503 Raymond Meyers PG Box 243 Srnirhville MD 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Universicy City MO 63132 William 0 Snacley PG Boo 2B1Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Son 72 Varna ILGi 375 Pregnancy coordinator James Check 564 Grantehester St Lexington KY 40505 beginning flying season fraught rain foul weather Now reach dog days summer Sixers have beseiged day after day torrid heat little rain temperatures over 100 degrees have made weekly flying ses sions physical test engines flyers simple relaxed outdoor activ ity us seek hobby Maybe someone needs design compressor air conditioner models Underwoods enjoyed week New England prior Nats Bar Harbor area well coast south Boston produced sightseeing delight week Nats fantastic site weather local support competition community pro vided magical interplay develop out standing Nats cooperation provided Walt Throne Pattern fliers Adam Sattler Pylon group made possibfe accommodate 100 Scale RCers thrill having couple thousand spectators ap plaud cheer Indoor Scale flights see ing 150 fine Scale models gathered static judging made long hours worthwhile twelve hour days put wife headed souvenir sales booth rewarded wonderful sales record missed Nats year missed great experi ence rushed home ready ourselves Scale Team Selection Louisville August 12 13 14th District VI can proud event E P Tom Sawyer State Parks director Rita Strasburg great help provided needs Tom Sawyer Mod eling Association grounds excellent shape Southern Indiana RC Modelers Skyliners CL group provided able help CD Dale Arvin set up excellent accom modations managed see weather enjoyable judges CL Bert Dugan Andy Sheber Lew McFarland RC judges Dave Abel John Guenther Art Arro Bill DeVerna team selected three-day compe tition Control Line Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhodes al ternate RC team includes Skip Mast Bob Underwood Steve Sauger Cliff Tacie alternate Cliff chosen team manager Dolly Wischer assis tant As mentioned prior columns held District VI meeting Thursday evening host Ramada Inn Motel Fortunately combined reception team selection members made up bulk people present great time $100 cash bar covered regret having chance meet Sixers area pleasant task occurred during meet Saturday opportunity present Jim Sears predecessor VP service award work hours time effort represented plaque Jim received Newsletters Kansas City area can look forward Indoor fun organized 106 Model Aviation Jeff Davis Sunflier put Pitta through paces RC World field Jim Wetmore tried keep video camera Shauii*4 andJeremy 7 Jeffs helpers U Lefty Walker another West Orange Sunflier Right Stuff model flvinq John Kerlo Tom Long Jeff Kerlo took first through third IRKS August Glider contest Kansas City Indoor Fliers Once month De cember through February sessions will held 3 pm 5 pm Saturdays Con tact Roger Schweder 913-648-4265 details Dave Cosby southeast Missouri comes report about Kansas City Heli copter Contest held KCRC Dave im pressed turn-out manner contest run Winners included Greg Sawyer Expert Dave Cosby Ad vanced Mark Been Beginners Dave also offers help anyone interested Heli copter work can contacted 314438-5683 using material way because has done beautiful job Because well done felt important let know minimum two months lead time required may blow due VP deadlines endI couldnt pass up piece Flypaper Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Bill Shubert editor piece identified way may assume its Little Known Facts Prop actually slang term derived full Latin word Propeller meaning breaks landing study props has going years dating back long before Wright Brothers Ancient Greeks first civilized peoples appreciate importance props discovered birds dont use much happened prop development next thousand years until early 1 900s pilot name Charles C Contact discovered props made con venient handles hand-starting aircraft en gines big innovation back days before electric starters pilots throughout world honored man saying name time engine started Early 1920s modelers discovered another new use propscutting fingers conservatives time predicted would beashort-lived fad however finger cutting has persisted 60 years has grown such widespread popularity just about modeler has tried least once Finally toward middle 20th century man could no longer figure out uses props scientists finally gave up invented jet Safe flight Bob winners KCRC Heli-Iowa igan eonta ,si copter contestVII DISTRICT REPORT KCCL News edited John Holliday comes notes trip Nats Too often hear about gripes know HQ would like know about people appreciate effort Evidently John got little late HQ staff person made point help him get set up dorm room after office closed several newsletters have gathered info about Great Race VIII unique event Sailplane cross-country attracted 23 teams representing 12 states Canada Switzerland team Ken Bates Ken Shaw Mike Mcintyre Kurt Emerling Mike Bak won SOARs event being team complete course Team time 3 hours 32 minutes Good News-Bad News Department receive pieces material asking events plugged column Prob lems space make such requests difficult fill counts As result must either selective pick unusual events greater problem occurs because often material much too late include case point will Kent Pyle Golden Valley RC Assoc provided some excellent photos material pro mote Open House Clinton MO area Newspaper articles public informa tion sheets included past years Kent really super job selling neat club project commended energy effort Unfortunately bad news because magazine dead lines material sent July could show up until now some weeks after 1983 event September ts entertained pub lic Open House range air planes flown way 1/3 scale AA Gliders Helicopters hope Kent wont angry Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Aiatant vice-President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapids IA 52402 Auocate Vice-Preaidessts Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 RusseI Knetoger 2625 C Shorowood elve Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 492a Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William ltohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St ioseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore t013 Dorsene Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132s Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frequency Coordinator PeOn Waters 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Coening 3131 437-4244 results District VIIs ef forts Scale competition major con tests summer EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY site FAI Scale Team Selection held August 12 13 14 This competition sponsored Na tional Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA picked RC Control Scale teams represent United States Paris France 1984 RC team comprised Skip Mast Royal Oak Ml flying well-known C-130 Hercules followed Bob Under wood St Louis MO Hiperbipe Steve Sauger Troy Ml new Stinson Tn- Motor Control Line team will represented Jeff Perez Lamed KS proven B-i 7 Mike Gretz Montezuma IA Zlin Akrobat Ron Sears Pontiac Ml PT-i 7 six fliers plus first alternate team chose Cliff Tacie Mt Clemens Ml Team Manager Cliff flying Spezio Tu-Holer also first al ternate RC team Ed Rhoades Cinnaminson NY flying Skyraider first alternate Control Line team should proudly noted Skip Steve Mike Ron Cliff District VII modelers Other modelers district participated Australia Graves Detroit Ml Bob Wischer Delafield WI also second alternate RC team Also Art Arro Ann Arbor Ml District VII VP Bert Dugan CIlo Ml attendance acting both static flying judges FAI Scale Team winners first second alternates standing behind two first place airplanes left right Bob Wiacher Cliff Tacie Steve Sauger Bob Under wood Skip Mast Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhoads Charlie Bauer November 1983 107 District VII modelers very successful Louisville also made very impressive showing Canadian Nats AMA Nats summer Skip Mast first Cliff Tacie second both Canadian FAI Scale Sport Scale events Canadian Control Line Scale event Ron Sears placed first Mike Wel shans Troy MI placed third AMA Nats held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts best Nats recent times superb weather super site might have among contributing factors Cliff Tacies first place win FAI Precision Scale third place finish RC Sport Scale Expert Bob Wischer placed second Precision Scale event Control Line Ron Sears placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second Sport Scale Ron Sears tied third Au stralia Graves Mike Weishans managed fifth place award three tenths point out third Another District VII entry event Dave Copeman flying ductedfan model Control Line traveled Ida Grove role AMA Safety Committee member saw seg ment flying Saturday afternoon IMAAs annual extravaganza very impressive managed very specific attention safety model airworthiness also flying procedures So attention during brief time watching three-way midair lost fa mous B29 expect news will treated appropriate specialists else trip marred slightly afternoon rain lost little Minnox camera sleep car night Sioux aty seat belt connectors sticking kidney Now heres hobby shop sign gives proper credit good old AMA Notice AMA logo bottom hobby shops Detroit area loyal AMA owner chain having served sev eral years Dis trict VP continuing serve agent AMA transactions illustrated affords local modelers unique place congregate particularly Saturday morn ings Support hobby shops gentswe need need Arkansas S Louisiana Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aocat0 Vic-PrmidenOs Sob Friedl 5512 Sciashmood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yle Or. Gariand TX 75042 Willam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak CL Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barxlesville OK 74003 6d Shearer 3416 David Dr Metaire LA 70003 Frequency Coeardinato Tom Blalveney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 MURPHY SAYS -- has no moving parts will probably break anyway jewel advice Always try plan ahead Remember wasnt raining Noah built Ark Proof wisdom pre-planning prompts compliment AMA District behalf AMA District VIII pat-onthe-back splendid job folks northeast USA District did hosting 1983 National Model Airplane Championships certainly finest Nats ever held compliment certainly valid because fine Nats have held District VIII Dallas Lake Charles Seguin own opin ion certainly valid since have person ally involved managing Nats year since 1950 since 33 years sincerely hope District VP Ed Izzo New Englanders worked him will accept hearty WELL DONE yall Thoughtful observation ee destruction crashing model airplane usually somewhere between mild Oops frantic Oh God get occasional letters old friend San Angelo TX Eldon Wilson al ways offers constructive thoughts future AMA aeromodeling Eldon writes because knows own concern just model aviation will serve communities both local national us individually Eldon feels same AMA should serve absolute maximum number members maximum number ways equally possible will always have competition flying since way improve product should also attend members directly terested competition flying Fun-Flys Fly-Ins very popular increase sure great step right direction Competition flying can intimidating thing beginner strictly sport flier Fun-Flys Fly-Ins offer timid self-conscious modeler chance bring models along just displayed proudly flying being judged Without tension competition Fun-Flys much happier affairs no going home loser Seeing value thinking Eldon Wilson suggests series state-by-state district-by-district Fly-A-Ramas organized Help remem ber has offered help Great idea above dove-tails some plan ning have tried promote AMA last 10 years Finally year Nats got start developing Nats com bined flying championship always annual convention interests en tire membership families Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters staff did notable job year getting Nats Westover AFB headed direction Baby steps sure right direc tion like idea expanded Nats demonstrations displays both commer cial special interest groups symposiums entertainment banquets picnics swap shops museum displays guest speakers just heck lot model airplane flying let us know will proud hear will try champion ideas youd like make sure Headquarters knows thinking write Vince Mankowski better still write us both because contacting someone paid administra tive staff interested contact ing contacting AMAS dedi cated volunteer about claim very thoughtful gesture National Free Flight Society arrived mail Don Hughes sent very nice letter membership card NFFS gracious gesture very wise move make us Council Types feel involved special interest groups problems Don letter membership card much appreciated appropriate since AMA association began cham pionship level Free Flight e3Os got medals trophies prove Thanks asked newsletters clubs District VIII now Ive gotta brag now coming in steady stream getting better time pat back newsletter editors Also thank personal notes often include wish could quote newsletters just isnt room Dont forget exchange other gosh sakes sure have some sort name address listed can write proud dang once awhile newsletter editor really rings bell Michael Wheat Pryor Creek RC Club did just August newsletter whole thing tongue-in-cheek points up sense humor youve gotta have happy modeler starts out First Annual Pryor Creek RC Heatstroke Sunfly Gar bage Bag Give-A-Way Quoting further During meeting clubs Contest Com mittee never really took place decided hardly anyone doing seri ous flying summer club contest order variety events bringout very serious flyer Events will include Climb Climb fastest out-of-sight declared winner Fewest Touch-and-Goes pilot getting three minutes make least number take-offs landings Duration winner makes fewest trips outhouse Other events include Dead Stick Take-Off Blind Mans Bluff Power Diver Mexican Jumping Bean Carry Inverted Transmitter Disaster Avoidance Entry fee Sunfly Used Air plane engine radio wheels etc must wrapped garbage bag will drawing garbage bags contestants draw own airplane thats tough luck Pryor Creek RC Attaboy Award will go flier brings big gest cooler full ice could miss having fun around bunch happy modeling nuts like hereby award Johnny Clemens Memorial Pat-On-The-Back Pryor Creek Okla homa RCCIub hottern you-know-what Dis trict VIII time year About shade around midnight cat fish coming up drink out birdbath Two Eds better Two hardest working unsung heros Nats year couple new108 Model Aviation found friends Ed Warren Dallas other Ed McCollough AMAs District XI Vice President have watched lot volunteer workers previous Nats never saw two guys team up much work work unglamorous type such carrying stacking sorting counting cleaning marking helping anything anyone wanted done after glory ap plause just enjoying being part something good 83 Nats pay~ got occasional cold drink course both characters ate sin fully ice cream goodies Friendlys Ice Cream Parlor after hours rea son mention super guys because big shots get glory attention no award called Super Flunky please know no Ed Warrens no Ed McColloughs Nats tables chairs boxes contest gear would have never gotten moved Super Nats would have never come off love admiration AMA dedicated volunteers Greatest event great NatsSoaring Glider Only have involved contest running can appreciate whop ping total 780 flights day indicative superlative kind meet icing-on-the-cake being presence some real pioneers model aviation Among Charlie Grant Joe Kovel Maxwell Bassett Henry Struck Sal Taibi Carl Goldberg Walt Good Leon Shulman meet dignified still further presence six past AMA presidents Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Patton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt As may know now name will AMA ballot office presi dent because own feeling feeling Nominating Committee membership should offered choice being offered choice now responsibility becomes yours cast vote ballots come out October Academy Model Aeronautics YOUR organization express yourself I club should show pride displaying club name logo ******ALL FOR NOW****** Colorado C Kansas S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ajesciete VICS#tddenss Geo Carson Box 2832 Cauper Wy Col Coo 8209 Linden Prairie villin KS 66208 Dick CrOwley 16413 8 Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ii, Mettsrts 429 Do8wood Grufoon NO 58237 Urn Rlcketon 516 5 Croudee Sioux FeIgn 50 67103 Fruqueney CooedMuter Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly Pt Deow Co 80220 Ptsoase Day 1303 761-5960 Ewning 303 7574082 Chicopee MA Nats will probably go down AMA history really fine Nats Entries up over recent years several events convention theme format well-received New England folks prepared gave District VP Ed Izzo Colonel Ayers Westover AFB Susanne Carrion Quality Inn Sales Director Chicopee Chamber Commerce Roman P0laski Pioneer Valley RC Club AMA HQ staff course 300 volunteer AMA members helped run whole affair deserve special thanks Its Reno NV 1984 Id bet sometime future Nats will return Westover AFB Chicopee MA time issue Model Aviation reaches AMA open house will also history couldnt work travel plans visit new building time hope future plans can include stopping Reston VA see National Center Aeromodeling Museum AMA Head quarters will proud justifiably have AMA member during time dramatic growth national organization Different topicbut important SAFETY new patch being developed chartered clubs Safety officers becoming evident clubs attend safety within ranks enjoying sport hobby safe sane way club has elected appointed safety officer coordinate safe practical suggestions follow youll surely want end year draws close new club officers stalled 1984 Paul Samaras Lakewood CO Jefco Fly ers suggests painting tips props contrasting bright color better visual reference Paul suggests AMA members has written manufacturers props suggest consider users products pre-paint second idea Paul newly appointed member National Safety Committee Three atta boys enthusiastic safety minded modeler behooves us make effort possible stay safe mod eling activities throughout year Casper troops have done again following report newly appointed AVP Gene Corson 1983 Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in May 28-29 1983 Third Annual Memorial Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in held Casper WY hosted Casper Airmodelers Association club tradition began year fly-in being dedicated individual hobby Rocky Mountain area pride 1983 event dedicated memo ry late Richard P Derry 1943-1 983 fly-in opened officially Saturday May 28 1000 am Civil Air Patrol Color Guard presented colors Na tional Anthem sung Fred Hildebrand President club read brief resume about Rick Derrys contributions mod el aviation minute silence observed weather perfect two days fun filled flying Temperatures 70s little wind clear skies total 31 entries 24 coming out-of-town fliers came Salt Lake City area Denver Colorado Springs other areas around Rocky Mountain area flying went smoothly everyone having good time honored have AMAs District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis tendance both days along IMAAs dis trict Vice-President Dale Alyea VicePresidents enjoyed fly-in its festivities Saturday evening informal banquet held Eagles hall main course fried chicken other dishes prepared club members wives banquet real success everyone getting chance talk show off scrapbooks other con tests recall things done during day past years entrants began second day western style breakfast field breakfast prepared Chuck Brannon November 1983 109 popular events Cajun Nationals Lafayette LA taking fuel refreshment stand Notice club logo back T-shirt K ARREN Dallas works fool head off Super Flunky Nets also flies Soaring Gliders Elec tric Power wife Karen club members assisting After breakfast flying started again 1000 am full size air planes skydivers again qualify awards entrants fly 1200 noon Sunday Peoples Choice trophy awarded Noal Hess Salt Lake City model Waco YKS-6 biplane Participants Choice awarded Olen Treanery Littleton CO second year row Olen flying Bryon Pitts put beautiful show aerobatics missed being us year would pleased have join us fun filled weekend next year District IX AMA members will electing vice-president also will vot ing AMA presidency fall will receiving information later time reason mention impor tant obligation privilege gear thinking early idea voting Watch candidate statements Model v/at/on magazine return ballots receive Let officers know support through votes Arizona fornia ii Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Assooate vice-Pesideins Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94595 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Avy. Orangenole CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenin AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rn B Box 51 Tucson AZ 65710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90309 Al Tuttle 417 Bhilani St Pukalani Maui HI 967BB Al WilliamsOn 445 Wesoby Chum Vista CA 92011 Frequency COOfliiflhtOV Hal Jackson 8286 Sanset Ave. amr Oaks CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-0003 Youll reading depth reports recently concluded National Model Plane Championships Chicopee MA Ill give None will able convey great years event Westover AFB commander bent over back wards accommodate modelers town welcomed us everywhere turned weather cooperated no rain high winds during week Qual ity Inn used headquarters literally gave us keys workshops displays symposia held atmosphere ex treme friendliness good everything good wed like put another Nats soon 1985 base com mander upon being advised hangars would make good Indoor site lights raised agreed raise also painted entire inside ceiling floor floor painted glistening white epoxy-type paint Really first class National Guard put airshow final weekend also lot military aircraft static display Thousands people came base view activ ities radio television coverage tremendous Geoff Styles really got medias attention Academy received countless dollars worth publicity sound en thused am feel best Nats Ive seen 30 years Ive attending held Council meeting following Nats few items Id like pass along As know now 1984 Nats will Reno United States also hosting FAI Control Line Championships 1984 elected hold Reno week preceding Nats Furthermore will waive entry fee Nats foreign competitors wish stay over fly Nats feel will give strong international flavor Control Line events Sanction fees contests will go $5 $10 1984 apply sanc tion before January 1 1984 will get $5 Apply early save RC Contest Board has fragmented now four boards existed separate rule-making boards now Pylon Helicopter Pattern Soaring Im currently naming people represent District X Dave Peltz will Soaring Contest Board Speaking Dave recently revealed de tails new glider hes testing new concepts has thermal detector has airspeed telemetry circuit features gyro stabilize roll axis Part research aimed making gyro sensitive enough used pitch axis also Al Tuttle AVP Hawaii reports activity slow did have visitor mainland Tony Valarioni son Perry model Al took flying field Al enjoys visitorslook him up get MauL Mike Lee AVP Phoenix says local chapter IMAA No 120 headed Ernie Prichard boasts 25 members now just love flying Quarter Scale creations fields just south Phoenix Mike goes say Central Ari zona Modelers Advisory Committee CAMAC has managed get governor Arizona declare October Model Aviation Month CAMAC formed representatives Phoenix area clubs serves central focal point modeling Phoenix October plan hold major modeling event five weekends month will run gamut fun-fly Pattern Mike goes say fly schoolyards should buzz nearby houses Besides being unsafe action gives modelers bum rap viewers opinion Theres chance AMA insurance might cover accident witnesses testify reck less flying Mike also says people very lax putting AMA numbers wing course fly competition have have lot sport fliers neglect displaying paid return visit Chapter 3 QSSA meeting Larry Jenno club presi dent invited back bunch avid builders fliers likes em big some models display looked like required balsa forest build finally made trip Salt Lake City visit club invited Intermount Silent Fliers Soaring group located Salt Lake club vice president Dick Jensen invited Dick also editor news letter Wind Dummy Dick met airport Allen McKay past president club him proceeded local restaurant met John Wilcox secretary Mike Forster club president great meal discussing various topics After meal Mike Allen drove sod farm flying site real beauty place fly drove slope site slope has two sides facing north south also happens direc tion wind usually blows really fan tastic slope site claim its best states meeting pleased see lot members another club area also show up belonged Utah State Aeromodelers USA showed great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions Jon Zeisloft member USA called heard going visit Soaring club asked bring Free Flight film Adrift Air did also showed well-received present lot old-timers cut teeth Free Flight film jogged long dormant memories spent night Dick Jensens house took airport early next morning certainly thank Dick club hospitality Dont forget support building fund drive Patches $10 lapel pins $5 Write want attend club meeting THERMALS! 110 Model Aviation pair Christen Eagles belonging Duane Williams Chuck Smith Casper rnjuai ness WLuu hits choice trophy Olean Treanery Pitts Partici pants Choice trophy Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AssaaojOO Vio.Pesegdnts Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Focasetlo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Son 58 Rn 1 Broadview MT 59018 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rivermood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatiie Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane NA 99208 Dick WickLine PD Son 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97601 chick Ynunq 29020 tnt Ann S Federal Any WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Maiv St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency coordinator Rooern SalcE 16439 SE HarE Fortland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 FLASHNW WINS NATS Well exactly far truth either Soaring four go bring back six trophies inluding Tom Brightbills fantastic win combined trophy Tom highest combined score three classes competition consider large turnout competitors Nats Soaring good conditions throughout compe tition Toms win impressive Congratulations Tom Bob Dodgson Dave Johnson Tom Nielsonwe proud represented great Soar ing area NW outdone RC types Paul Walker Kent WA flew way sec ond Precision Aerobatics Don McClave other CL entry NW took 16th Speed Chris Sackett North Burnaby BC took first Jet Speed third B Speed Congratulations Paul Dave Chris have proved quality competition area sec ond kind showing very small number contestants think what can Reno next year have turn out because talent herel Did everyone catch Nats RENO 84 Kevin Collins Strat-O-Bats said annual Power bash year includes Rubber Gliders will October 2 9 Check Key also said November 12 December 10 first two WEBS meets winter no word about Indoor times places yet Check Hawks S-OBs Seattle NorWesters Portland info Following pictures NW Region als Eugene Haystack 83 Madras news next month HAPPY FLYING NW Regionals Stunt Circle foreground two Combat circles background Speed circle asphalt right jeremy noias wnile anay vveaver gets reaayBob Oeci noiding Joe Toppers LARGE compete Randy wowed crowd Satur-plane What does see under water day unusual cartwheel landingsPerhaps remains old Haystack contests Haystack 83Haystack 83 Racing action NW Regionals Dave Green thought everything got Goodyear blimp make call NW Regionals Gary Lietzkie holding Bill Raser pre pares famous look other way taking off maneuver Haystack 83 Bob Oeck gets ready Note new channel markers antenna svelt person holding Qon Anderson long ago underwent multiple bypass surgery easier ways lose weight Haystack 83 November 1983 111 oume tunsers going preparea Tar practice NW Regionals vein nioerg runs up nis engine fins T4iU prior launch Haystack 83 Pilots lake Haystack 83 flOIPCC LUUIIOy S iIdIiSd ordFIuoIuerMvuryProc ty sort handful fly Haystack 83 Engel Pacific Hobbys neat logo tail Condor Haystack 83 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT DWHITT 176 Wall St Sta Naw York NY 100050 PROP WOBBLE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT See guy over there. squint ing models propeller Whats doing anyway Now hes turning prop bit. squinting again putting hex No no hex fact hes trying rid prop t prob lem . big problem . PROP WOBBLE YOUR props may guilty prop wob ble they robbing models forward thrust power gh thrust sometimes keep model flying - cases achieving maximum dur ation Wobble vibration can come four different areas propeller 1 One blade weighing other 2 The propeller shaft bent blade further forward other 3 The propeller shaft bent blade greater angle pitch other 4 One blade having area different area distribution hub tip before behind centerline Lets look various problems Weight Balance ultralight Indoor Duration models slight difference blade weights NOT cause prop wobble As models get heavier however smaller faster turning propellers needed out balance prop becomes problem fact such prop gas model absolutely dangerous slight crack can shatter put out eye 24 Sig Cub SRPSM Peanut Scale model propeller turning fast enough require balancing check spin prop wire sand evenly blade stops bottom An evenly balanced propeller doesnt have stop blades parallel ground - just slowly come stop NOT assume plastic ready-made propellers come balanced plastic props must checked out sanded until balance Bent Shafts Bent shafts cause prop wobble shaft can bent direction up down indicated above Case No2 side Case No 3 usually case combination both bent shaft can result bad land ing smash tree gymnasium wall prop should checked after flight such bend New Yorks BOB BENDER always brings good supply spare propeller shafts Peanuts Bostonians flying session becomes bent merely clips off replaces since believes next impossible straighten out perfect ly bent piece high grade music wire Beginners sometimes cement shaft securely propeller often hole through hub angle sources trouble also cause wobble shaft being bent Sometimes problem little everything Ive drawn prop Figure 1 above other drawings little small diameter conserve space page shows pro peller Indoor Stick model Outdoor SRPSM Note double bearing dampen vibration unwinding rubber motor Also note upper blade slanting ward lower blade slanting back dashed line centerline obviously prop cannot rotate properly through will recognize such situation hold model out front squint prop Hold model hand same time same hand pull rubber motor back bit prop doesnt flop around Now other hand turn prop vertical posi tion get fix center tip upper blade Okay Now turn prop half turn bottom blade top Does bottom blade come same place preceding blade Put few turns motor watch prop spins Watch top two tips coincide may difficult know blade ward Bend shaft let spin again Worse bent wrong way Bend again Better Keep until tips mesh Now look prop tip Fig 2 blades present nice X eye Figure 2 blade much greater angle other cockeyed ness worst wobble offender bend shaft until angle looks should also check problem side Figure 3 below shows what shaft bent side looks like blade pitch will pull way forward blade less cause such awkward rotation prop will lose thrust model will glide down As mentioned earlier problem very likely shaft bent up angle So d little time letting prop spin p squinting see blade follows other PERFECTLY -- mean perfectly Dont lazy Also re member may straight shaft loose prop hub spar angle hub spar shaft itself fault As style model becomes lighter. Indoor EZBs Novice Pennyplanes etc. off balance weight becomes very little no problem course cannot grossly out balance Bent shafts major prob lem lightweight models result ant shaking robs flying surfaces effectiveness fourth problem listed above shows up lightweight models Indoor pro pellers flexible ry good reason usually designed area front centerline behind purpose reduce speed climb model launched under high torque model would climb too quickly ceiling design factor used prop spinning fast greater area front spar causes prop blades open up increase pitch angle actually causing blades cause drag slow rotation well become less efficient element designed Indoor propellers obvious equal area distribution very important along equality blade spar flexibility So keep squinting might tough eyes good airplanes * * * * * * See next month p props lined up right ying will lot easier 112 Model Aviation 0 Fig 3 k _________________________ ___________________________________ Fig1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
August 1 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Chicopee MA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA l-IQ avail able approximately November 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting November should noted 14 Council members attendance pres ident did vote no ties broken attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Pres ident District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman chanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birming ham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scar borough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Joyce Hager executive secretary Gisele Jack son comptroller Guests Bev Wisniewski Nats Executive Committee Betty Stream District X AVP Louise Izzo meeting brought order 900 am President chaired meet ing 1 Introductory Remarks AMA Pres ident thanked Executive Council mem bers worked volunteers during Nats noted would new FAI Control Line Team Selection Committee Speed Team Race advised need Scale Team Selection Committee told possibility running 1984 Control Line World Championships back back same site 1 984 Nats Follow ing discussion latter approved unanimously Nats Basic Entry Fee waived foreign contestants 2 Minutes April 30 Executive Council meeting accepted amended concerning use headquarters rental space favor except District XI 3 Executive VP Report Included recommendation use headquarters rental space museum purposes report concerning cost insurance Bar rera museum collection details FAI ex penses recommendation support 1983 FAI General Conference being host ed National Aeronautic Association Los Angeles motion contribute $1000 NAA AMA support approved vote 9 3 favor except Districts III V X abstained Another motion rati fy Executive Directors decision approved President Execu tive Vice-President approved 12 1 District XI dissented 4 Committee Reports Nominations Chairman Fore man reported July 31 committee meeting noting cumbents nominated vice-presidency Districts V two candidates Presidency John Grigg John Clemens two District IV Howard Crispin Charles Spear two District IX Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda noted Chuck Foreman resigning December 31 1983 election District IV replacement would fill balance unexpired term B Noise Chairman Izzo reported noise tests successfully carried out RC Aerobatic Team Selection Finals June similar tests done FAI Masters contestants 83 Nats result experiences procedures fully developed October RC World Chain pionships Pensacola C Worker Recognition Chairman McGin nis reported good Nats meeting sponsors Carl Beth Goldberg concern ing details 0ward program would use funds investment program reward approximately six people per year based AMA selection criteria recom mendations first awards unsung heroes much good behind scenes work aeromodeling expected presented 1984 Continued page 101 Four students have selected co winners Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholar ships 1982 Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufac turing Company lost life 1980 Pitts Special biplane crashed during air show Glen always shown great concern young modelers encouraged educational pursuits Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund established suitable memorial supported friends industry Sig Manufacturing Company Admin istration fund handled Acad emy Model Aeronautics Any student AMA member has applied AMA Scholarship automatically considered Sig Schol arship Program basis modeling per formance financial need no set number winners year further formation please write AMA HO 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Attn Joyce Hager DAVID NAULT Lynn MA received $500 assist him Mechanical Engineering major University Rhode Island David attended English High School hometown graduated top 10% class member National Honor Society During high school years worked part-time large drug store earn money university education has always concerned commun ity has made study local govern ment operates modeling experience goes back several years has long list contest wins placements As member North Shore Model Association National Indoor Model Aircraft Society accumulated much experience lightweight aircraft competition Open class fliers David able place high contests 1976 through 1982 established sev eral AMA records Pennyplane addition likes fly Control Line planes sport also enjoys Outdoor Hand-Launched Gliders LEONARD ROZAMUS Hopewell VA also received $500 assist him Continued page 101 November 1983 97 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Synopsis-Executive Council Meeting Sig Scholarships AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld bPublic Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel JeremIah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith IN WASHINGTON STATE Flying Sits Success get flying site answers question Story Tn-Cities RC Club Richland Pasco/Kennewick area State Wash ington will provide clubs working flying site project solid information shows what right approach can ac complish Rosadell Nutley Field official ly opened April 16 1983 dedica tion ceremony honored late Mrs Rosadell Nutley leading proponent Kennewick Irrigation District Mr Nutley hand accept memorial plaque thanked club honor naming new model airport wifes name Under leadership George Vargo president Tn-Cities RC Club 1983 aggressive program launched get new field petition drafted pre sented City Kennewick asking permission fly model aircraft municipal airport Vista Field state agency turned down though club good support airport manager mayor city council Mayor Donald Kuhns Ken newick greatly interested seeing club access suitable piece land recom mended preparation new petition Kennewick Irrigation District KID property located Finley An area used World War II emergency landings now under control KID being used farmer lease basis After several meetings hobby explained insurance protection national organization described clubs needs identified KID Board stated felt project merit would have no objections model airport property long accommodation could reached farmer lessee Immediate contact made farmer ciub executive liked approach agreeable model air craft activity specified section property identified club hurdle cleared farmers needs clearly understood piece land staked fencing operations com menced four-strand barbed wire fence needed fencing party held get posts ground wire strung Although face-to-face contact farmer lessee order stray legal pathways club maintained constant contact county KID led interesting development club wanted sublease land would have necessary file short plat stipulated professional survey legal filing However farmer would grant easement le gality required would contract tween farmer club chosen route because cooperation lessee made possible $5 per year fee five acres Much physical labor needed funds raised pay supplies club members willing Local busi nesses responded well appeals cash total $450 contributed addi tion local utility company donated old telephone poles used parking areas several cable reels used picnic tables Work parties started field prepara tion included removal sage brush grading parking area runway site layout would include small control building seen photo 3/4 mile barbed wire strung keep cattle out humans Ground breaking March 12 1983 high level enthusiasm project made possible dedication held April 16 although very first plane took off paved runway April 9 1983 clubs lucky enough have wheeler-dealer Tn-Cities Club no exception Frank Hirsch known sales acquisition ability able contract preparation work gravelling paving 40 x 300-ft runway 10 x 100-ft pit area total price improvement came under $5000 Because unselfish ef forts hard work Frank given honor being first person fly off new runway club owes him great deal freely acknowledge Flyover space no problem make easier beginner pilots club cleared graded 125 feet overrun space end runway takes care short landings also roll-offs full five-year sublease sup port KID club has invested much time money effort new field Mr Nutley buddy box assisted Al Nichols first spectator make flight new airport Tn-Cities RC Club planned ahead applied tax-exempt status Wash ington State some time ago credit position saving large amounts materials bought field because did have pay state sales tax tax-exem Pt status also allowed inform local businesses donations could written off made outside support little easier ob tain club presently working through local attorney file application taxexemption federal level help financing member ship assessment approved club amounted $100 per membership distinction necessary between member membership because family member ships gave immediate buy ing power New members required pay $100 fee joining new Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation Mr Nutley receives memorial plaque club president George Vargo Bob Parazin looks general view Rosadell Nutley Field showing main runway pit area Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 ELECTION TIME Once again time has rolled around annual election officers time office President VP District VP District V VP District IX special election will held VP District IV due quite special circumstancethe resig nation Chuck Foreman effective Decem ber 31 due some very pressing business problems certainly going miss Chuck next year wish him very best business venture elections very important future AMA course quite important nominees Select man feel will best job AMA vote vote will have direct influence out come regardless candidates select delay returning ballot same day receive Make sure voice heard counted takes less time thing right explain did wrong fellow PAl SOARING WC seem 4-year win/lose cycle event 1977 gave us Skip Miller Soaring World Champion 1979 US team members faltered 1981 saw Dwight Holley regain title US 1983 again year though sent three very competitive fliers represent us Mark Smith best placed team member finishing respectable 7th place overall Alex Bower next best 19th place Don Edberg worst luck finish ing high 30s after breaking airplanes first two rounds situation virtu ally impossible recover lesson learned need adequate preparation Given lots lead time tend procrastinate Given short lead time tend toward getting right situation resolving pre paredness Perhaps can aid situation delaying team selection finals date near actual World Championship meet perhaps within 90 120 days time departure meet way can sure final team will ready having just recently flown aircraft team trials late team trial concept can have some very gross logistics problems providing selected team manager some big headaches FAI aspir ants regardless events fly drop line team selection repre sentative let him know feel about concept 1983 NATSCHICOPEE MASS best Nats ever Maybe best yetl Certainly Nats well attended well received resulting fewest problems Nats recent tory Cant say biggest being sur passed Dayton OH Nats 1976 Indoor site touted early having problems turned out best ever Although 60-foot ceiling height Air Force gone out make useable floor cleaned painted glistening epoxy paint determined wiring hanging lights too old withstand flexing involved pull ing lights up ceiling rewired 85 lights pulled up folks ultimate cooperation Helicopter has normal entry 15-20 85 turn out compete Horace Hagen obviously hands full running event managed get flights com pleted two days allotted Free Flight admittedly less best sites its events Homer Smith crew did usual fine job managing heard competitor lodged pro test because someone planted tree distinctly taller others reached out caught model pro testor given stout rope told go climb tree Control Line near pertect site very near main entrance flying area therefore becoming showcase spec tators entered Monday chief timer speed circle drafted innocent bystander assist timing Formula 40 Speed Two flights later look face worth million bucks discovered AMA President drafted stayed timed bunch flightsit funl Combat went quite smoothly thanks mainly efforts Bud Bodzioch well-qualified crew course flying Combat dodging badger holes ground can rather interesting RC Soaring largest entry major category Nats Picture trying run contest 255 entries Gene Shel key crew proved utilizing proper advance planning can done successfully first day alone put up 780 flights saw 11 airplanes air point surely record Only full cooperation contestants could have made work hat off con testants workers both NATS CONVENTION roaring success exactly well received did take advantage various demonstrations displays con vention concept sort trial balloon see well received idea would learned will apply knowledge next convention thing certainwe need better publicize schedule various activities will turn create interest convention concept does seem idea time has come OTHER NATS HIGHLIGHTS Nats gathering place people renew old friendships make new acquaint ances generally enjoy model aircraft least Nats outstanding point view meeting new people New Maxwell Bassett name out dis tant annals hobby Model viation magazine two months ago started rather complete story him timely cause Nats year deed great honor pleasure meet talk him still greater honor to present him certificate indicating induction AMA Hall Fame Joe Kovel too name model ing past becomes identifiable associated Charles H Grant great K-G Free Flight models early 30s Both Charles H Grant Joe Kovel Nats meet speak two gentlemen zenith great est Nats have ever attended NATS 1984 August 5 through 12 next year will find Nats Reno NV Control Line RC Aerobatics Pylon Scale events will held Stead Airport about 10 miles north Reno Free Flight will dry lake imme diately east Stead Airport site will rival Free Flight site US Six miles west Stead another lake bed planned Soaring activitites middle lake bed never goes quite dry mile half dry lake bed sur rounding water hole certainly ought make critical modeler happy 1985 up grabs have favorite location Nats write VP let him know Send copy Headquarters Nats Executive Committeethey have accept site before Executive Council OKs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday evening Nats held annual meeting prescribed laws discussed lots subjects ranging ne RC frequencies new headquarters building possibility oh nol future dues increase set mind easeno dues change 1984 Still have realistic consider what might occur beyond 1984 Again discussion turned subject carrying discount house advertisements Model Aviation magazine Two considerations must recognized 1We cannot refuse carry ads unless ready face legal suit restriction trade 2These same ads considered some ser vice membership allow modeler stretch hobby dollar Either way like K-Mart supermarkets discount selling stay Talking ProudTalking Progress *****LAkJLkJkAJkkiAkAiiAkAAkk November 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Hey kids lets talk safety minute. Carl Maroney AMA insurance expert says 1983 claims far involve flier sticking finger prop starting engine large size nylon plastic dark-colored prop can disas trous hard see running wont slow down after chopping severely Carl urges everybody preach using stick heavy gloves start engine An other important official AMA however claims isnt starting part causes problem claims needle valves made too close props todays modern big engines victim slashed care lessly reaching needle valve Until manufacturers begin help resolve di lemma thing can carry bottle white liquid paint stuff use erase typing paper mark tip prop white Liquid Paper paint dries instantly shows up good prop churning word fliers Keep fingersout props kids. Charles Logg Bernardsville NJ writes Can have list AMA Chartered Clubs New jersey Can highlight Soaring ones know address rubberband-powered clubs NJ Im sending Charles / 4 important husband wife team flying Control Line Scale 83 Nats Mike Doris Gretz Montezuma IA shown Fairchild Trainer Mike won 1st 78 Lake Charles Nats 2nd Lin coln 79 placed high year Doris pits husbandthats wins much Mr Mrs Australia Fran Graves Detroit Ml standing friend Jeffrey Perez holding Control Line Scale plane Jeff won 1st FAI CL Scale 83 Nats 8th world Kiev last year Fran Australia have happily married 17 years Have ever heard IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Associa tion group responsible adult RC fli ers enjoy making large scale model air planes powering larger usual engines very safety conscious have developed strict rules flying Last week held annual bash Ida Grove Iowa Darlo Brisighella Oak Creek WI holding popular Starduster II model plane Darlo leaders IMAA group very safety oriented Don Godfrey Binghamton NY organization presi dent Les Hard editor fine mag azine Dario Don Les together others have brought IMAA long way short time three have appointed Advisory Board AMA Safety Coin m ittee way have delicate subject bring up hope nobody gets mad about 1983 Nats Massachusetts quite successful Occasionally over past three years rumblings have heardthe Nats entry fees too high fliers participate Some people simply cannot afford enter fly other hand may mis taken Maybe entry fee important Question Would people have tended Nats flown entry fees lower have feeling about want fill out enclosed poll mail poll responses will forwarded Nats Executive Committee makes annual recommendation AMA Executive Council Now time respond questionnaire Fill out mail Would lesser entry fee made up fliers Didpeople stay home because could afford en try fee Nobody clairvoyant Nobody mind reader have opinioncome forward now heard promised Helen Olsen St Louis MO would recommend family plan Nats officials con sideration 2nd 3rd members same family get reduced rate enter Nats Does make sense Currently fee $35 basic $3 FF event $5 extra CL event CL Precision Aerobatics $1 2 After $35 basic fee RC event $12 repeat poll reply will warded proper Nats officials have opinion mail NATS POLL Entry Fee too high doesnt matter entry fee less II would have gone year II agree Helen Olsen feel should Family P1 entry fee Et ft YES NO YES NO What Entry Fee recommend what Family Plan recommend Its AMA Nats Sign name address AMA number MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 100 Model Aviation II Pictured happy family Remi deLapparent flew Paris France par ticipate 83 Nats Remis twin boys did great Xavier captured FIRST Sr Hand Launch Glider Bruno got FIRST Sr A-2 Glider Remi commercial pilot Air France Airlines took 7 10 mm come Massachusetts Europe entire family liad great time 83 Nationals Shown Valerie Marielle Papa Remi Xavier Bruno Mama Danielle behind pretty girl far right Cora Stevick Mars PA Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Renewal Time Again. October time year AMAS gigantic mass mailing takes place Thats notices regarding membership renewal following year mailed along ballots AMA annual election year cause reached all-time high over 87000 members mailing bigger ever should noted mailings made within four five day period sent First Class best surance delivery can time available before ballot mailing dead line November 25 Its huge effort costly has proved necessary through years order assure receipt maximum number members despite hun dreds address changes per month maximum potential voting response Unfortunately minority percentage 1525% members typically vote though thousands usually renew member ship voting AMAs Grand Opening. time members read great event will have held famous names will have attended shared celebration weeks before big effort underway display models related materials possible Well over hun dred models hung trees suspended roof structure Adding interest fact trees models rotate breeze air conditioning ducts shapes sizes models seen tiniest rub ber-powered Peanut Scale models larg est RC sailpianes age range models display go back 20s right up present Its awesome spectacular representation aeromodeling Pilots Pensacola. 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics scheduled October 10 through 15 Pensacola FL least 30 countries participating Chinese team however pulled out due politicsthey objected South African entry would have first time Chinese compete category world championships Aeromodeling world scene sub ject politics because teams fi nancially supported governments subject passport controls Thus no matter modelers themselves politic ally inclined sad fact sub ject whims governments Fortunately countries have affected Pensacola event blessed big entry including South America press time big contest offing stage set great competition Sig Scholarships Cant page 97 College William Mary Leonard earned 417 grade point average Hopewell High School named National Merit Scholar recognized Virginia Council Higher Education Excelling debating chess earned letters both tapped National Honor Society Beta Society 1981 Virginia Gover nors School Gifted science social studies awards given him high school Other activities included French club chess team student government captain Battle Brains team local TV quiz program still found time earn money education taking job McDonalds Restaurant also worked part-time Appomatox Library aide started modeling age 10 working way through plastic kits Free Flight Con trol Line 15 flying Radio Con trolled aircraft has active club member helping contests demon strations also worked club news letter current model aviation interests Scale Soaring Supplementing work William Mary gives guitar lessons coaches other students chemistry Two weekends month returns Hopewell works town library also finds time fly friends Mid-Virginia R/C Club THOMAS SZYMKOWSKI graduate Thornton Township High School received $500 help him Thornton Community College South Holland IL Tom top 7% class 616 plans pursue Engineering degree college senior year made National Honor Society won letter basketball also member Spanish club enjoying sports including baseball tennis captained Parks Board basketball team two years local league member AMA several years Tom accumulated wins RC Pattern mov ing up Novice Advanced flying midwest contests several states also did lot work promote model avia tion working several shows greater Chicago area really enjoys sport has made dedicated effort show others what constructive fun can gained model aviation greatest achievement up 1980 fourth place Pattern events Nats held Ohio says sport stay because has very im portant part life plans spend two years Thornton Community College apply ad mission either Purdue University Illinois NORMAN TIMBS JR awarded $500 has sent California Polytechnic State University majoring chanical Engineering Norman lives Northridge CA graduated Granada Hills High School 387 average has impressive list high school awards including scholastic athletic woodshop horticul tural president school High Fliers Club selected Honor Roll received two first place awards science projects enjoys manythings including bicycling YMCA membership played basket ball other sports model sailboats includ ing own designs kites designed two-meter sailplane flew TwoMeter World Cup keen photographer has several photos published variety magazines Norman has deeply involved model aviation 10 years has worked closely father projects greatest achievements October 1981 set four new AMA national records RC Sailpianes reaching altitude 3000 feet future years Norm would like qualify US FAI-F3B team fly international event congratulate winners wish well educational endeavors Academy Sig Manufacturing proud assist young men Exec Council Mtg Cant pg 97 D Safety no committee re port subject discussed later meeting based memo chairman Don Lowe concerning large models Noting chairman extremely busy considerable travel approved unani mously Jim McNeill chairman Lowe stay committee Presi dent also appointed Paul Samaras com m ittee E Safety Code Discussion Under woods suggestions clarification Control Line criteria air shows showed need better definition what de sired further considered next meeting F Film Chairman Byrne noted need new film based safety illustrate good perhaps bad practices general support concepts idea recommended further development 5 New Contest Boards Following dis cussion motion presented April 30 Council Meeting approved 12 1 District Xl dissenting replace current RC Contest Board four separate RC Boards Soaring Aerobatics Racing Helicopters effective January 11984 6 Contest Board Procedures need revision noted assure timely rule book publication possibility mak ing next rule book effective 1985 stead 1984 proposed make avail able 6-9 months advance instead 3-6 months late subject deferred next Council meeting give time consideration clarify Council vs Contest Board jurisdiction concerning pro cedural changes 7 Future Nats Sites possibility returning Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 3-4 years noted possibility Michigan site another Oklahoma also return Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago possibilities explored further 8 Museum Guidelines Brodersen advised Continued page 102 November 1983 101 Flying SitesCont page 98 funds going field improvements need ed approved club has adverse effect new enrollments fact just opposite has happened now club has new field Membership has already lumped 80 low 50 1982 So much argu ment people will spend moneythey will have sufficient reason can see positive benefits coming back What did Tn-Cities RC Club helped get field well way becoming model airport best tradition planned approach charted course under good leadership used tools dis posal including AMA book Getting Keeping Flying Sites used softsell meetings civic county people did get mad quit earlier flying site lost first requests turned down Above listened agen cies could help profited what heard April 16 1983 big day Members Nutley family came Seattle Radio TV coverage Exec Council Mtg Cont pg 107 meeting Detroit Art Institute offi cer resulting Acquisition Guidelines booklet given AMA Museum Cur ator need define AMA Museums status within AMA noted fur ther discussion come future meeting 9 Sanction Fees Following discussion need approved 12 1 District V dissenting increase sanction fees $5 $10 except Record Trials effective January 1 1984 also directed income additional fees would credit ed Competition Services Department improvement sanction services 10 Sanction Classification problem distance separation between AA AAA meets discussed no action taken noted problem working out between adjacent District contest coordinators Vice Presidents 11 FAI Proposals/RepresentatiOn Fol lowing discussion typically short notice involved learning about new proposals agreed consensus submit uS pro posal next meeting future propos als submitted year time nual FAI Bureau meeting spring approval Bureau publication soon possible thereafter preferably May 1 least six months notice avail able countries before voting nual December FAI meeting Noting need consistency continuity US representation FAI Grigg recommended current delegate George Buso continuing service official voting delegate appointment ap proved 9 4 Districts III V VIII X dis sented 12 IMAA Safety report AMA Safety committee member Don Lowe discussed need specific recom mendations noted agreed terrific An interview club presi dent aired day long radio station brought people out field see what going Other AMA mem bers chartered clubs Walla Walla Zillah invited came boost both numbers spirits Tn-Cities club half hour demonstra tion flights made buddy box ar rangement allowed non-flying members crowd try hand Radio Con trol very first flight after dedication made Mr Nutley under guidance Al Nichols Mr Nutley praised club its hard work industry especially pleased club chose say thank Kennewick Irrigation District naming field after late wife has club earned self lovely field work mem bers did neighbors press radio TV has made wonderful contribution local understanding model avia tion model aviators can Kennewick can hometown too Geoffrey Styles grateful thanks Wu ChinTnCities RC materials used story Pete Swift photographs Lowes report should sent IMAA presi dent Don Godfrey Brodersen should attend August IMAA annual meet ob serve behalf Council McNeill adadvised expected convene Safety Committee prior end Sep tem ber 13 Site Owner Newsletter Underwood noted intent discuss subject AMA PR Director Geoff Styles Council consideration next meeting 14 Day Memberships Following discussion recommendation against proposal approd October 82 Coun cil meeting AMA insurance broker approved 11 1 District III dissenting Exec VP abstaining rescind type membership 15 Consent Agenda Proposal pos sibility having non-controversial agenda items adopted single motion means expediting Council business proposed future meetings note such item receiving objection would transfer usual discussion debate agenda 16 Heavy Model Insurance noting insurance models over 55 pounds might available higher cost conflict AMAs Safety Code noted agreed consensus no action di rection would taken until AMA Safety Committee makes its recommendations con cerning IMAA safety guidelines models heavier 55 pounds 17 Grand Opening Budget budget unanimously approved including extra contingency allowance provide decora tions refreshments travel lodging Council members September 24-25 weekend 18 Museum Curator Budget unanimously approved compensate Curator rate $5000 per year contracted consultant basis year year also up $5000 per year museum expenses budgeted 19 Council Meeting Expense Allowance approved 9 3 V X dissenting VII abstaining car rental reimbursable bus taxi other commerical trans portation available timely basis car rental can serve three Council members up amount com mercial transportation cost 20 FAI Budget Allocation Grigg ap pointed committee chaired Izzo cluding Brodersen Underwood Brown Worth study subject presented Grigg Brodersen report next meeting 21 Self-Injury Report Headquarters insurance company reports discussed conclusion recommenda tions should relate realistically cause effect headquarters sugges tions first considered AMA Safety Commitee andlor Executive Council 22 AMA Cargo Vehicle clarified consensus Executive Director has authority sell expeditious sale recommended 23 FAI Award Expenses agreed unanimously travel expenses Dick Weber winner FAIs Penaud Award approved him attend FAI General Conference Los Angeles September order receive award person noted received award holding FAI records simultaneously else 24 Financial Services proposal banking institution offer financial services including loans no risk AMA ap proved further discussion next meeting 25 Airfoil Tournament Program proposal initiate promotional program based variations model design concept approved consideration next meeting 26 Personality Interviews specific proposal taping interviews noted Brodersen presented next meet ing 27 Awards Superior Service Award approved presentation AMA Grand Opening publicity withheld until afterward 28 Next Meeting November 5/6 ap proved Reston VA 8 2 vote Connecticut S Maine achonetto Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Hollistont MA 01746 Ajacciate Vics-Prenidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Osenas Folnom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 tton Krafft P0 Boo 1828 73 Heritage Lo. OuxburV MA 02332 Al NOnotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 000 Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinaooe George Wilson 318 Fisher 50. Waloole MA 02181 Its best Nationals thats ever held quote made times during after 1983 Nationals held 102 Model Aviation Westover Air Force Base extremely pleased attendance help furnished members District would unfair name individuals groups helped make Nats success am sure would Omit someone contri buted therefore say general Thanks everyone can proud results work time put endeavor pleased attendance 1000 contestants approximately 3000 model ing enthusiasts Estimates show Saturdays Sundays attendance over 40000 people discussions Col Ayers both military Chamber Com merce very pleased have hosted Nats have expressed desire host Nats again therefore will campaigning see can return Nats 1985 time announced Nats would held Westover article placed PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pi lots Assoc newsletter addressed concern possible lack sufficient circles test area facility quite pleased receive following letter Wynn Paul Secretary/Treasurer PAMPA members PAMPA wish thank efforts helping Control Line fliers obtain superb site Westover 1983 Nationals Both official practice sites probably finest Ive seen since 1971 understand instru mental keeping end runway Precision Aerobatics circles located certainly needed circles view fact site Philadelphia has lost next years World Champion ships think Westover would great place provided sufficient lodging available Once again thanks work consideration Control Line fliers 1983 Nationals Thursday during Nats week held District meeting time suggested following two activities considered 1 hold symposium-type District meeting spring 1984 2 Organ ize hold regional championships Dis trict would include events held Nats Both well received intend pursue will holding meeting latter part October time will soliciting help area clubs organ ize activities suggestions help will welcome During meeting presented Hall Fame Award Maxwell Bassett origi nator gas-powered model aircraft always idols pleasure meet him personally attendance meeting another idol mineCarl Gold berg Goldberg Models recall building Goldberg Indoor Stick called years ago presented Award Excellence Pioneer Valley Radio Control Club donated field test site installed large hospitality tent members out force helping possible way awarded Superior Service Award Roman Polaski president Pioneer Valley RC Club countless hours work make sure theeventshad proper manpower District entrants Nats several members placed high competi tion pleasure placing fourth Expert Stand-Off Scale well achieving highest flight points Scale conclusion Nats Execu tive Council Nominating Committee met nominated seek another term Vice President District I accepted little disappointed no other nom inees campaigning office can fun last time somewhat tied up bus iness commitments unable put forth effort required Thanks again District Dis trict II contributors making 1983 Nats best ever Flying Near Airports Careful New Jettey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 AMacato VicePrsielsnta Pete Bancyni 260S eroadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drescy 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Feequeccy Coordiea5v George Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS An East Coast Nats has much part life during past several years am sort numb point now great dream has really come true Others will cover spectacle issue much greater detail could within limited space far greater photographic skill nothing else however must now thank District II members con tributed much success 1983 Nats Westover AFB Chicopee MA wonderful people responded magnificently appeals support could devote entire column months months nothing acclaiming virtues heaping praise well-deserved modelers break down several well-defined highly regarded groups dues-paying AMA members Parish wit 1 came work 2 came watch 3 came both credit thesefoiks three groups spell su-p-p-o-r-tI Thats what asked thats what got! could cite name scores District Two-ers would doubt re sult inadvertent omission deserving supporters THE WAY WE WERE Westover AFB cover Nats objectively overbearing personal pride have decided share observations two Long Island modelers Anton Tony Ker chenko VP Long Island Flying Eagles Jim Bocckinfuso Exec Dir club quoted part fine club newsletter Eagles Nest As Tony saw can imagine over 1000 contestants flying form model aircraft date gathered place coupled hot sunny weather smooth paved runways youll get some idea what taking place Westover Air Base past week reported over 700 RC Soaring flights took place day during Soaring event guess saw flying day have seen couple years AMA Headquarters set up Quality Inn entire motel taken up sponsors films information centers sou venir shops just about everything else has model aviation entire courtyard taken up Scale models being judged time Over 145 models entered simply beautiful Once field able wander about will Because tre mendous size air field things really spread out guess least mile walk CL Combat area RC Pylon area crowds large very easy walk up flight lines get close look action CL Combat great Most guys come 15 20 planes leave very few piece Almost flight wound up mid-air collision would just pull engine off stick another plane ready another heat Great action times spectators CL Stunt things have really changed flying large ships55-60 wings 45-size engines Next stop CL Scale Scale ships beautiful P-38s B-25s Zeros P-47s rest RC Pylon difficult see simply because safety factor got good look models pits caught few heats models fly entire race knife-edge attitude really move As said hard see races what did see fast exciting course could go on have say Scale true interest planted myself right runway watched over 300 Scale flights What saw model jets flying well over 100 mph Rossi 81 ducted fans B-17 bomber over 10 wing kinds bi planes triplanes Cap 20s 21s war planes just about everything else two exceptional flights really got feet Byron P-Si did four-point rolls 50 feet over deck day sight model superb sound 24 4-bladed prop hard describe spoke owner pilot plane friendly anyone could model finished two weeks prior Nats running last looked scoreboard biggest thrill Jimmy myself would say specta tors come late Sunday morning about F-S Phantom jet 7 fuselage twin-ducted jets spectacular scale detail model has ever built rivet detail ship seemed hard believe anybody would risk flying model Well everyone watched Mr Tom Cook owner builder started engines taxied out runway took off As plane rotated retracts employed climbed up out sight ship did full power split S after coming out clouds well over 100 November 1983 103 mph 7 long jet did slow roll less 10 over deckl People cheering absolutely amazed landing next perfect right down em ployment drag chute help slow down roll-out can honestly say highlight modeling career Jims view first Nationals Ive ever attended head still buzzing activity saw trip car 31/2 hours During three days met modelers almost state country very friendly interesting give idea just big contest 1200 officially registered participants opening day Sunday probably other people registering during week Most people several airplanes plane made least four flights contestants entered several categories So can see quite few planes flying during week 270 contestants just flying gliders flew over 2000 flights Thats com petition 87 contestants entered Helicopters own Wally Rodriguez Ron Diabola among com petition tough over 300 flights just Helicopters figures everything else also unbelievable Everywhere looked saw planes air LETS HANG IN THERE have another East Coast Nats 1 986 whenever lets keep foot door Westover AFB accomplish propose ginning 1984 hold Northeast Regional Meet continue year until again able have Nats Westover came out winner year regards both military Chicopee Chamber Commerce lets keep en thusiastic acceptance alive through annual repetition kind thing shall push Will help GEORGE WOOD WOODY CLAPP AMA 35491 1940-1983 District II particular aviation general lost dedicated air man fine gentleman July 22 1983 crash Woody Clapps full-scale Sopwith Triplane near home Allegany NY profound condolences Mrs Carolyn aapp Woodys host friends including es pecially fellow modelers Southern Tier Radio Society believe fol lowing message Mrs Clapp repro duced entirety STARS-DUST newsletter Woodys club elo quently expresses grief us feel deep sadness duty report Woody Clapp passed away Fri day July 22 1983 died crash involv ing full-scale Sopwith Triplane came home work conditions per fect flying readied Triplane fly ing Taking off soon flying usual outstanding skill inexplicably engine sputtered coughed Flames erupted engine-cockpit area Tri plane ship immediately fell sky totally destroyed will no attempt eulogize evaluate time receive newsletter knew Woody well better did family friends ac quaintances STARS Im sure experi encing emotions feelings far beyond words describe could written time Goodbye Woody well miss you could have realized Remem brances Mrs Carolyn Clapp MAD VII seventh Model Aviation Day New York proclaimed Mayor Ed Koch marked August 6 1983 largest display ever model aircraft three-block area Rockefeller Plaza mid town New York City site upon peri meter skating rink presided over celebrated statue Prometheus seen national television Christmas season tree-lighting ceremonies August area major point interest vacationers parts USA MAD days consequently always great value hobby/sport model aviation PR point view Back home visitors folks local prominence such position better appre ciate needs eg flying site appeals modelers having experienced MAD presentation highlights its main theme safety wholesomeness aeromodeling JOHN KANAKOS AMA 52975 1913-1 983 As close District II report honor bid farewell friend credit sense word hobby aeromodeling like John have deep faith its worthiness people share unselfishly Ohn nsylvania Vignra III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice-Praidenta Joe Siben 36980 Volley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 irancte Pluharty 504 21st St Vienna Wv 26101 Corky Hail man S 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1S883 Frequsecy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Poarun CL Cincinnati OH 46239 Phone 513 542-4406 Sorry about last months report lack 36-hour days nine-day weeks finally caught up hope went Nats enjoyed yourselves VPS opinion best Nats last decade mosphere between categories events cordial interest cooperation work crew under Roman Polaski took can attitude toward anything asked Air Force Colonel Ayers top airmen line cooperative people Ive ever worked An example attitude generator quit RC Scale Site B went over try get started again airman simply watch off-duty came up after seeing problem said Ill get another within 10 minutes another generator hooked up runningand airman simply disap peared crowd spectators incident examples what made Nats special owe special thanks Colonel Ayers commanding officer Westover Air Force Base AMA Dis another John left us sunny morning Saturday August 6 1983 after having flown landed safely tethered RC Helicopter Model Aviation Day celebration Rockefeller Plaza John Star Performer upon occasion enough also arranged club Long Island Hover Lovers support event filling display tables dozens well-executed Helicopter models Life ended John Kanakos sunny morning among friends engaged promoting beloved model avia tion loving wife Fay family will miss fine gentleman away field profound sympathiesand thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKEDI trict AVP Ed Izzo great time District Ill Frequency Coordinator Jim Bearden sends following lists com mon carrier licenses District Ill adja cent states use Keep mind licensees necessarily active transmitters inclusion list doesnt necessarily mean cant used area Jim notes far has able determine new frequencies interference-free District III time Adjacent State Frequencies rict Ill TX 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 County Tompkins Duchess Rensselaer Suffolk Jefferson Onondaga B roome New York Rockcastle Grayson Jefferson Boyd Franklin Atlantic Salem Morris Cumberland Cape May Cherry Hill St Joseph2 Madison1 Marion1 NEW YORK No TX & 72OOMHz 1 02 1 34 1 421 542 94 1 50 2 58 1 62 2 78 1 86 KENTUCKY 1 1AO 1 1 A2 3 2 14 1 70 1 114 1 1 46 NEW JERSEY 1 1 30 1 1 42 1 1 42 1 1 46 1 1 54 1 162 INDIANA 1 O4t 1 08 1 20 1 64 MICHIGAN Grand/Traverse 1 1 04 Kent21 041AO MARYLAND Anne Arundel 11 42 PrInce Georges 21 46t 1 62 104 Model Aviation joh fl\ MdIAt 98 County Hamilton Butler Anyone out has encountered problems solutions let Jim know can share information rest district AMA District III Frequency Information OHIO TX No TX & 7200MHz 2 1 08 1 98 14 2 06 2 10 1 14 2 18 1 22 4 46 1 78 1 94 Cuyahoga 15 4 02 1 18 2 22 1 24 2 32 1 50 154 1 58 1 70 190 1 64 202 1 42 1 46 150 3 62 150 242 2 46 2 50 1500 1420 1120 1100 1060 Erie1 Summit8 Portage1 Medlna6 Morrow1 Trumbull1 PIke1 Montgomery 1 AShtabula 1 PhIladelphIa 9 ColumbIa Monroe Schuyklll FranklIn Erie Lackawanna 1 LehIgh1 PENNSYLVANIA 3 06 1 58 1 86 2 88 2 96 1 1 36 1 1 42 2 1 54 1 74 6 1 54 2 62 1 64 1 68 1 70 1 58 1 98 WEST VIRGINIA Campbell11 14 OhIo11 86 following Pittsburgh ARCS should selfexplanatory AMA members District Ill Subject District III Seminar Trim Talk Pattern Flying Demo cordially invited join other members District Ill buffet ban quet Holiday Inn Weirton WVRt 22 Three Springs Drive Saturday Octo ber 29 700 pm District Ill seminar will led District VP Dave Brown AVP Gene Shelkey discussion matters concerning District AMA will focal point question answer session addition Dave will present Trim Talk very informative RC flier Sunday 30th invited meet ARCS flying field just 20 min utes Motor Inn open flying Pattern flying demo Dave Brown Dave will help trim out ship like well give tips contest flying Gene Shelkey Miles Reed Mark Radcliff will demonstrate special flying techniques well Bring plane open flying 1000 am till noon 300 pm until dusk Motel accommodations have ar ranged group basis Single @ $2800 double @ $3500 per night secure room call 304 7235522 ask AMA Group Rate Accommodations Looking forward seeing Jerry Fink ARCS Secretary412 5618944 Dont confuse Pittsburgh seminar Salt Fork District Meeting far know still being planned February Delaware C Delrict ColumIrm land C North Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 AMA Council has accepted resig nation will place Howard Crispin Charlie Spear years election ballot Both individuals dedicated advancement AMA both have Council meetings very aware what has going District IV past five years Its going tough choice decide should represent remaining two years unex Cand3pired term would like take opportu Wayna Abernathy 9205upper Marlboro MO 20870 nity thank other district vice-presidents Bob Chenwine 205 Tioron d NawOort News VA 23808and members Council accepting Howard Criopin 811 Beaclwood Charlotteovilla VA 22901recommendations successors represent V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wlmingtorr 08 19809District IV John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Fallo Church VA 22042 e always agreed some Charlee Spear 283 Holly Lane Moclcsvlle NC 27028other vice-presidents ideas some FrequencyCocadlasesorprojects endorsed isnt name Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr. PavetteviSa NC 28301of game put forth ideas Phone Evening 9191 488-8988 believe idea right AMA try convince others right least end results collective thinking 14 dedicated individuals giving time improve protect sport love very much hobby has good have felt least could sure would around others en joy work within AMA protect advance feel very strongly other members Council feel way also dont always agree working hobby Support themgive ideas will appreciate column month probably hardest have ever write regret withdraw acceptance run election AMA President have also resign Vice-President resignation will effective December 31 1983 Below copy letter gave John Grigg Nominating Committee meeting held during Nats regretful decisions have ever make letter will explain Whats Happening District IV Rowan Aerornodelers Salisbury NC low picture sent Ralph Corelle copy ultralight landed clubs field Dear John regret must send letter resignation VP District IV withdraw acceptance run elec tion AMA President As Vice-President District IV have served five years capacity have thoroughly enjoyed minute hope have made some small contribution progress AMA during time next two half years will spending time outside United States some projects com pany dont feel would fair AMA members District IV con tinue VP will posi tion represent Council meetings make club visits would like suggest have Howard Crispin AVPs Dis trict IV complete term office balance 1983 making date resig nation August 31 1983 possible will continue VP until December 31 1983 time must have election appoint someone fill bal ance term Since election year some District VPs would too dificult add District IV ballot place Charlie Spear Howard Crispin candidates finish out term office 1984-85 sincerely hope Council members District IV understand reasons resignation purely because business obligations can attend did foresee year ago would happen As know have said times dont have time job right should get out let someone else John good luck election bid another term President AMA will support 100% believe best man job Til next monthDave still have couple columns write dont stop communicating Keep regrets newsletters coming least until Chuck December O5O November 1983 105 Modelers Northern Virginia Maryland might keep eyes open stolen RC model Andrew Benjamin 301 Roosevelt Ct NE Vienna VA 22180 Circus Hobbies Acro Knight stolen car front house has Rhom retracts ST G60 blue head Du-Bro MuffLAire muffler finished K&B Dark Blue Superpoxy yellow trim canopy aluminumcolored spinner modified have wing flaps receiver Futaba C-7 five 5T25 516 servos installed belly wing tips scraped up Watch stangers flying fieldsor some might want sell plane Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 0 Tenrestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12001 8790550 Associate Vica-Prsodwsts Greg Doe Rn 4 166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 JosephMicalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 70 Fifth So Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35t21 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd No 32 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Lurry Welth 5975 Wanerty Dr Jackson Ms 39206 Prequancy coordinator Burnis Fields 1096 Onrarlo Sc Jackoonoslie FL 32206 Phone Day 19041 388-8662 missed 1983 Nats missed good missed years Nats however0 little bit Nats given him after fact Juan Romero Pattern flier Fort Lauderdale FL didnt get go Nats secretary Carolyn McFerren called few weeks after Nats asked get Juan Nats hat next day Nats hat patch way Juans promotion party has transferred Tampa will general manager Marriott Hotel As August Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Melbourne FL has eight contests keeping Carl Wolfe club CD very busy other CDs can top number Tommy Friedman North Fulton Flying Circus club Atlanta GA area featured article RC hobbies August 1983 issue Robb Report magazine connoisseurs Its good article Worth looking up Orlando FL mid-August tried visit Kissimmee Valley Model Club RCACF club West Orange Sunfliers Club couldnt find first two visited Sunfliers spent some time RC World RC World Lee Painter Bill Sharpe president vice president broke ground sun shelter control tower field should finished well advance Tangerine fact construction should have started new road tennis courts swimming pool condos L1BVIU muon Sbuuumss g Texas college designed canard its maiden flight ed looped flew inverted first flight An excellent show Columbus/Ft Benning RC Flyers have new field decided have Grand Opening October 2 celebrate want public know everyone including TV press invited Illinois ana C Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 3141 487-1957 Aasocoata Vice-Presadesits Loren Hot W643 Hiti Brook Quincy IL 6301 William Kd4-. 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFartend 3404 Keithohire Way Lexington KY 40503 Raymond Meyers PG Box 243 Srnirhville MD 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Universicy City MO 63132 William 0 Snacley PG Boo 2B1Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Son 72 Varna ILGi 375 Pregnancy coordinator James Check 564 Grantehester St Lexington KY 40505 beginning flying season fraught rain foul weather Now reach dog days summer Sixers have beseiged day after day torrid heat little rain temperatures over 100 degrees have made weekly flying ses sions physical test engines flyers simple relaxed outdoor activ ity us seek hobby Maybe someone needs design compressor air conditioner models Underwoods enjoyed week New England prior Nats Bar Harbor area well coast south Boston produced sightseeing delight week Nats fantastic site weather local support competition community pro vided magical interplay develop out standing Nats cooperation provided Walt Throne Pattern fliers Adam Sattler Pylon group made possibfe accommodate 100 Scale RCers thrill having couple thousand spectators ap plaud cheer Indoor Scale flights see ing 150 fine Scale models gathered static judging made long hours worthwhile twelve hour days put wife headed souvenir sales booth rewarded wonderful sales record missed Nats year missed great experi ence rushed home ready ourselves Scale Team Selection Louisville August 12 13 14th District VI can proud event E P Tom Sawyer State Parks director Rita Strasburg great help provided needs Tom Sawyer Mod eling Association grounds excellent shape Southern Indiana RC Modelers Skyliners CL group provided able help CD Dale Arvin set up excellent accom modations managed see weather enjoyable judges CL Bert Dugan Andy Sheber Lew McFarland RC judges Dave Abel John Guenther Art Arro Bill DeVerna team selected three-day compe tition Control Line Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhodes al ternate RC team includes Skip Mast Bob Underwood Steve Sauger Cliff Tacie alternate Cliff chosen team manager Dolly Wischer assis tant As mentioned prior columns held District VI meeting Thursday evening host Ramada Inn Motel Fortunately combined reception team selection members made up bulk people present great time $100 cash bar covered regret having chance meet Sixers area pleasant task occurred during meet Saturday opportunity present Jim Sears predecessor VP service award work hours time effort represented plaque Jim received Newsletters Kansas City area can look forward Indoor fun organized 106 Model Aviation Jeff Davis Sunflier put Pitta through paces RC World field Jim Wetmore tried keep video camera Shauii*4 andJeremy 7 Jeffs helpers U Lefty Walker another West Orange Sunflier Right Stuff model flvinq John Kerlo Tom Long Jeff Kerlo took first through third IRKS August Glider contest Kansas City Indoor Fliers Once month De cember through February sessions will held 3 pm 5 pm Saturdays Con tact Roger Schweder 913-648-4265 details Dave Cosby southeast Missouri comes report about Kansas City Heli copter Contest held KCRC Dave im pressed turn-out manner contest run Winners included Greg Sawyer Expert Dave Cosby Ad vanced Mark Been Beginners Dave also offers help anyone interested Heli copter work can contacted 314438-5683 using material way because has done beautiful job Because well done felt important let know minimum two months lead time required may blow due VP deadlines endI couldnt pass up piece Flypaper Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Bill Shubert editor piece identified way may assume its Little Known Facts Prop actually slang term derived full Latin word Propeller meaning breaks landing study props has going years dating back long before Wright Brothers Ancient Greeks first civilized peoples appreciate importance props discovered birds dont use much happened prop development next thousand years until early 1 900s pilot name Charles C Contact discovered props made con venient handles hand-starting aircraft en gines big innovation back days before electric starters pilots throughout world honored man saying name time engine started Early 1920s modelers discovered another new use propscutting fingers conservatives time predicted would beashort-lived fad however finger cutting has persisted 60 years has grown such widespread popularity just about modeler has tried least once Finally toward middle 20th century man could no longer figure out uses props scientists finally gave up invented jet Safe flight Bob winners KCRC Heli-Iowa igan eonta ,si copter contestVII DISTRICT REPORT KCCL News edited John Holliday comes notes trip Nats Too often hear about gripes know HQ would like know about people appreciate effort Evidently John got little late HQ staff person made point help him get set up dorm room after office closed several newsletters have gathered info about Great Race VIII unique event Sailplane cross-country attracted 23 teams representing 12 states Canada Switzerland team Ken Bates Ken Shaw Mike Mcintyre Kurt Emerling Mike Bak won SOARs event being team complete course Team time 3 hours 32 minutes Good News-Bad News Department receive pieces material asking events plugged column Prob lems space make such requests difficult fill counts As result must either selective pick unusual events greater problem occurs because often material much too late include case point will Kent Pyle Golden Valley RC Assoc provided some excellent photos material pro mote Open House Clinton MO area Newspaper articles public informa tion sheets included past years Kent really super job selling neat club project commended energy effort Unfortunately bad news because magazine dead lines material sent July could show up until now some weeks after 1983 event September ts entertained pub lic Open House range air planes flown way 1/3 scale AA Gliders Helicopters hope Kent wont angry Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Aiatant vice-President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapids IA 52402 Auocate Vice-Preaidessts Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 RusseI Knetoger 2625 C Shorowood elve Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 492a Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William ltohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St ioseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore t013 Dorsene Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132s Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frequency Coordinator PeOn Waters 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Coening 3131 437-4244 results District VIIs ef forts Scale competition major con tests summer EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY site FAI Scale Team Selection held August 12 13 14 This competition sponsored Na tional Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA picked RC Control Scale teams represent United States Paris France 1984 RC team comprised Skip Mast Royal Oak Ml flying well-known C-130 Hercules followed Bob Under wood St Louis MO Hiperbipe Steve Sauger Troy Ml new Stinson Tn- Motor Control Line team will represented Jeff Perez Lamed KS proven B-i 7 Mike Gretz Montezuma IA Zlin Akrobat Ron Sears Pontiac Ml PT-i 7 six fliers plus first alternate team chose Cliff Tacie Mt Clemens Ml Team Manager Cliff flying Spezio Tu-Holer also first al ternate RC team Ed Rhoades Cinnaminson NY flying Skyraider first alternate Control Line team should proudly noted Skip Steve Mike Ron Cliff District VII modelers Other modelers district participated Australia Graves Detroit Ml Bob Wischer Delafield WI also second alternate RC team Also Art Arro Ann Arbor Ml District VII VP Bert Dugan CIlo Ml attendance acting both static flying judges FAI Scale Team winners first second alternates standing behind two first place airplanes left right Bob Wiacher Cliff Tacie Steve Sauger Bob Under wood Skip Mast Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhoads Charlie Bauer November 1983 107 District VII modelers very successful Louisville also made very impressive showing Canadian Nats AMA Nats summer Skip Mast first Cliff Tacie second both Canadian FAI Scale Sport Scale events Canadian Control Line Scale event Ron Sears placed first Mike Wel shans Troy MI placed third AMA Nats held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts best Nats recent times superb weather super site might have among contributing factors Cliff Tacies first place win FAI Precision Scale third place finish RC Sport Scale Expert Bob Wischer placed second Precision Scale event Control Line Ron Sears placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second Sport Scale Ron Sears tied third Au stralia Graves Mike Weishans managed fifth place award three tenths point out third Another District VII entry event Dave Copeman flying ductedfan model Control Line traveled Ida Grove role AMA Safety Committee member saw seg ment flying Saturday afternoon IMAAs annual extravaganza very impressive managed very specific attention safety model airworthiness also flying procedures So attention during brief time watching three-way midair lost fa mous B29 expect news will treated appropriate specialists else trip marred slightly afternoon rain lost little Minnox camera sleep car night Sioux aty seat belt connectors sticking kidney Now heres hobby shop sign gives proper credit good old AMA Notice AMA logo bottom hobby shops Detroit area loyal AMA owner chain having served sev eral years Dis trict VP continuing serve agent AMA transactions illustrated affords local modelers unique place congregate particularly Saturday morn ings Support hobby shops gentswe need need Arkansas S Louisiana Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aocat0 Vic-PrmidenOs Sob Friedl 5512 Sciashmood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yle Or. Gariand TX 75042 Willam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak CL Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barxlesville OK 74003 6d Shearer 3416 David Dr Metaire LA 70003 Frequency Coeardinato Tom Blalveney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 MURPHY SAYS -- has no moving parts will probably break anyway jewel advice Always try plan ahead Remember wasnt raining Noah built Ark Proof wisdom pre-planning prompts compliment AMA District behalf AMA District VIII pat-onthe-back splendid job folks northeast USA District did hosting 1983 National Model Airplane Championships certainly finest Nats ever held compliment certainly valid because fine Nats have held District VIII Dallas Lake Charles Seguin own opin ion certainly valid since have person ally involved managing Nats year since 1950 since 33 years sincerely hope District VP Ed Izzo New Englanders worked him will accept hearty WELL DONE yall Thoughtful observation ee destruction crashing model airplane usually somewhere between mild Oops frantic Oh God get occasional letters old friend San Angelo TX Eldon Wilson al ways offers constructive thoughts future AMA aeromodeling Eldon writes because knows own concern just model aviation will serve communities both local national us individually Eldon feels same AMA should serve absolute maximum number members maximum number ways equally possible will always have competition flying since way improve product should also attend members directly terested competition flying Fun-Flys Fly-Ins very popular increase sure great step right direction Competition flying can intimidating thing beginner strictly sport flier Fun-Flys Fly-Ins offer timid self-conscious modeler chance bring models along just displayed proudly flying being judged Without tension competition Fun-Flys much happier affairs no going home loser Seeing value thinking Eldon Wilson suggests series state-by-state district-by-district Fly-A-Ramas organized Help remem ber has offered help Great idea above dove-tails some plan ning have tried promote AMA last 10 years Finally year Nats got start developing Nats com bined flying championship always annual convention interests en tire membership families Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters staff did notable job year getting Nats Westover AFB headed direction Baby steps sure right direc tion like idea expanded Nats demonstrations displays both commer cial special interest groups symposiums entertainment banquets picnics swap shops museum displays guest speakers just heck lot model airplane flying let us know will proud hear will try champion ideas youd like make sure Headquarters knows thinking write Vince Mankowski better still write us both because contacting someone paid administra tive staff interested contact ing contacting AMAS dedi cated volunteer about claim very thoughtful gesture National Free Flight Society arrived mail Don Hughes sent very nice letter membership card NFFS gracious gesture very wise move make us Council Types feel involved special interest groups problems Don letter membership card much appreciated appropriate since AMA association began cham pionship level Free Flight e3Os got medals trophies prove Thanks asked newsletters clubs District VIII now Ive gotta brag now coming in steady stream getting better time pat back newsletter editors Also thank personal notes often include wish could quote newsletters just isnt room Dont forget exchange other gosh sakes sure have some sort name address listed can write proud dang once awhile newsletter editor really rings bell Michael Wheat Pryor Creek RC Club did just August newsletter whole thing tongue-in-cheek points up sense humor youve gotta have happy modeler starts out First Annual Pryor Creek RC Heatstroke Sunfly Gar bage Bag Give-A-Way Quoting further During meeting clubs Contest Com mittee never really took place decided hardly anyone doing seri ous flying summer club contest order variety events bringout very serious flyer Events will include Climb Climb fastest out-of-sight declared winner Fewest Touch-and-Goes pilot getting three minutes make least number take-offs landings Duration winner makes fewest trips outhouse Other events include Dead Stick Take-Off Blind Mans Bluff Power Diver Mexican Jumping Bean Carry Inverted Transmitter Disaster Avoidance Entry fee Sunfly Used Air plane engine radio wheels etc must wrapped garbage bag will drawing garbage bags contestants draw own airplane thats tough luck Pryor Creek RC Attaboy Award will go flier brings big gest cooler full ice could miss having fun around bunch happy modeling nuts like hereby award Johnny Clemens Memorial Pat-On-The-Back Pryor Creek Okla homa RCCIub hottern you-know-what Dis trict VIII time year About shade around midnight cat fish coming up drink out birdbath Two Eds better Two hardest working unsung heros Nats year couple new108 Model Aviation found friends Ed Warren Dallas other Ed McCollough AMAs District XI Vice President have watched lot volunteer workers previous Nats never saw two guys team up much work work unglamorous type such carrying stacking sorting counting cleaning marking helping anything anyone wanted done after glory ap plause just enjoying being part something good 83 Nats pay~ got occasional cold drink course both characters ate sin fully ice cream goodies Friendlys Ice Cream Parlor after hours rea son mention super guys because big shots get glory attention no award called Super Flunky please know no Ed Warrens no Ed McColloughs Nats tables chairs boxes contest gear would have never gotten moved Super Nats would have never come off love admiration AMA dedicated volunteers Greatest event great NatsSoaring Glider Only have involved contest running can appreciate whop ping total 780 flights day indicative superlative kind meet icing-on-the-cake being presence some real pioneers model aviation Among Charlie Grant Joe Kovel Maxwell Bassett Henry Struck Sal Taibi Carl Goldberg Walt Good Leon Shulman meet dignified still further presence six past AMA presidents Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Patton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt As may know now name will AMA ballot office presi dent because own feeling feeling Nominating Committee membership should offered choice being offered choice now responsibility becomes yours cast vote ballots come out October Academy Model Aeronautics YOUR organization express yourself I club should show pride displaying club name logo ******ALL FOR NOW****** Colorado C Kansas S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ajesciete VICS#tddenss Geo Carson Box 2832 Cauper Wy Col Coo 8209 Linden Prairie villin KS 66208 Dick CrOwley 16413 8 Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ii, Mettsrts 429 Do8wood Grufoon NO 58237 Urn Rlcketon 516 5 Croudee Sioux FeIgn 50 67103 Fruqueney CooedMuter Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly Pt Deow Co 80220 Ptsoase Day 1303 761-5960 Ewning 303 7574082 Chicopee MA Nats will probably go down AMA history really fine Nats Entries up over recent years several events convention theme format well-received New England folks prepared gave District VP Ed Izzo Colonel Ayers Westover AFB Susanne Carrion Quality Inn Sales Director Chicopee Chamber Commerce Roman P0laski Pioneer Valley RC Club AMA HQ staff course 300 volunteer AMA members helped run whole affair deserve special thanks Its Reno NV 1984 Id bet sometime future Nats will return Westover AFB Chicopee MA time issue Model Aviation reaches AMA open house will also history couldnt work travel plans visit new building time hope future plans can include stopping Reston VA see National Center Aeromodeling Museum AMA Head quarters will proud justifiably have AMA member during time dramatic growth national organization Different topicbut important SAFETY new patch being developed chartered clubs Safety officers becoming evident clubs attend safety within ranks enjoying sport hobby safe sane way club has elected appointed safety officer coordinate safe practical suggestions follow youll surely want end year draws close new club officers stalled 1984 Paul Samaras Lakewood CO Jefco Fly ers suggests painting tips props contrasting bright color better visual reference Paul suggests AMA members has written manufacturers props suggest consider users products pre-paint second idea Paul newly appointed member National Safety Committee Three atta boys enthusiastic safety minded modeler behooves us make effort possible stay safe mod eling activities throughout year Casper troops have done again following report newly appointed AVP Gene Corson 1983 Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in May 28-29 1983 Third Annual Memorial Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in held Casper WY hosted Casper Airmodelers Association club tradition began year fly-in being dedicated individual hobby Rocky Mountain area pride 1983 event dedicated memo ry late Richard P Derry 1943-1 983 fly-in opened officially Saturday May 28 1000 am Civil Air Patrol Color Guard presented colors Na tional Anthem sung Fred Hildebrand President club read brief resume about Rick Derrys contributions mod el aviation minute silence observed weather perfect two days fun filled flying Temperatures 70s little wind clear skies total 31 entries 24 coming out-of-town fliers came Salt Lake City area Denver Colorado Springs other areas around Rocky Mountain area flying went smoothly everyone having good time honored have AMAs District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis tendance both days along IMAAs dis trict Vice-President Dale Alyea VicePresidents enjoyed fly-in its festivities Saturday evening informal banquet held Eagles hall main course fried chicken other dishes prepared club members wives banquet real success everyone getting chance talk show off scrapbooks other con tests recall things done during day past years entrants began second day western style breakfast field breakfast prepared Chuck Brannon November 1983 109 popular events Cajun Nationals Lafayette LA taking fuel refreshment stand Notice club logo back T-shirt K ARREN Dallas works fool head off Super Flunky Nets also flies Soaring Gliders Elec tric Power wife Karen club members assisting After breakfast flying started again 1000 am full size air planes skydivers again qualify awards entrants fly 1200 noon Sunday Peoples Choice trophy awarded Noal Hess Salt Lake City model Waco YKS-6 biplane Participants Choice awarded Olen Treanery Littleton CO second year row Olen flying Bryon Pitts put beautiful show aerobatics missed being us year would pleased have join us fun filled weekend next year District IX AMA members will electing vice-president also will vot ing AMA presidency fall will receiving information later time reason mention impor tant obligation privilege gear thinking early idea voting Watch candidate statements Model v/at/on magazine return ballots receive Let officers know support through votes Arizona fornia ii Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Assooate vice-Pesideins Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94595 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Avy. Orangenole CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenin AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rn B Box 51 Tucson AZ 65710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90309 Al Tuttle 417 Bhilani St Pukalani Maui HI 967BB Al WilliamsOn 445 Wesoby Chum Vista CA 92011 Frequency COOfliiflhtOV Hal Jackson 8286 Sanset Ave. amr Oaks CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-0003 Youll reading depth reports recently concluded National Model Plane Championships Chicopee MA Ill give None will able convey great years event Westover AFB commander bent over back wards accommodate modelers town welcomed us everywhere turned weather cooperated no rain high winds during week Qual ity Inn used headquarters literally gave us keys workshops displays symposia held atmosphere ex treme friendliness good everything good wed like put another Nats soon 1985 base com mander upon being advised hangars would make good Indoor site lights raised agreed raise also painted entire inside ceiling floor floor painted glistening white epoxy-type paint Really first class National Guard put airshow final weekend also lot military aircraft static display Thousands people came base view activ ities radio television coverage tremendous Geoff Styles really got medias attention Academy received countless dollars worth publicity sound en thused am feel best Nats Ive seen 30 years Ive attending held Council meeting following Nats few items Id like pass along As know now 1984 Nats will Reno United States also hosting FAI Control Line Championships 1984 elected hold Reno week preceding Nats Furthermore will waive entry fee Nats foreign competitors wish stay over fly Nats feel will give strong international flavor Control Line events Sanction fees contests will go $5 $10 1984 apply sanc tion before January 1 1984 will get $5 Apply early save RC Contest Board has fragmented now four boards existed separate rule-making boards now Pylon Helicopter Pattern Soaring Im currently naming people represent District X Dave Peltz will Soaring Contest Board Speaking Dave recently revealed de tails new glider hes testing new concepts has thermal detector has airspeed telemetry circuit features gyro stabilize roll axis Part research aimed making gyro sensitive enough used pitch axis also Al Tuttle AVP Hawaii reports activity slow did have visitor mainland Tony Valarioni son Perry model Al took flying field Al enjoys visitorslook him up get MauL Mike Lee AVP Phoenix says local chapter IMAA No 120 headed Ernie Prichard boasts 25 members now just love flying Quarter Scale creations fields just south Phoenix Mike goes say Central Ari zona Modelers Advisory Committee CAMAC has managed get governor Arizona declare October Model Aviation Month CAMAC formed representatives Phoenix area clubs serves central focal point modeling Phoenix October plan hold major modeling event five weekends month will run gamut fun-fly Pattern Mike goes say fly schoolyards should buzz nearby houses Besides being unsafe action gives modelers bum rap viewers opinion Theres chance AMA insurance might cover accident witnesses testify reck less flying Mike also says people very lax putting AMA numbers wing course fly competition have have lot sport fliers neglect displaying paid return visit Chapter 3 QSSA meeting Larry Jenno club presi dent invited back bunch avid builders fliers likes em big some models display looked like required balsa forest build finally made trip Salt Lake City visit club invited Intermount Silent Fliers Soaring group located Salt Lake club vice president Dick Jensen invited Dick also editor news letter Wind Dummy Dick met airport Allen McKay past president club him proceeded local restaurant met John Wilcox secretary Mike Forster club president great meal discussing various topics After meal Mike Allen drove sod farm flying site real beauty place fly drove slope site slope has two sides facing north south also happens direc tion wind usually blows really fan tastic slope site claim its best states meeting pleased see lot members another club area also show up belonged Utah State Aeromodelers USA showed great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions Jon Zeisloft member USA called heard going visit Soaring club asked bring Free Flight film Adrift Air did also showed well-received present lot old-timers cut teeth Free Flight film jogged long dormant memories spent night Dick Jensens house took airport early next morning certainly thank Dick club hospitality Dont forget support building fund drive Patches $10 lapel pins $5 Write want attend club meeting THERMALS! 110 Model Aviation pair Christen Eagles belonging Duane Williams Chuck Smith Casper rnjuai ness WLuu hits choice trophy Olean Treanery Pitts Partici pants Choice trophy Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AssaaojOO Vio.Pesegdnts Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Focasetlo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Son 58 Rn 1 Broadview MT 59018 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rivermood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatiie Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane NA 99208 Dick WickLine PD Son 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97601 chick Ynunq 29020 tnt Ann S Federal Any WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Maiv St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency coordinator Rooern SalcE 16439 SE HarE Fortland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 FLASHNW WINS NATS Well exactly far truth either Soaring four go bring back six trophies inluding Tom Brightbills fantastic win combined trophy Tom highest combined score three classes competition consider large turnout competitors Nats Soaring good conditions throughout compe tition Toms win impressive Congratulations Tom Bob Dodgson Dave Johnson Tom Nielsonwe proud represented great Soar ing area NW outdone RC types Paul Walker Kent WA flew way sec ond Precision Aerobatics Don McClave other CL entry NW took 16th Speed Chris Sackett North Burnaby BC took first Jet Speed third B Speed Congratulations Paul Dave Chris have proved quality competition area sec ond kind showing very small number contestants think what can Reno next year have turn out because talent herel Did everyone catch Nats RENO 84 Kevin Collins Strat-O-Bats said annual Power bash year includes Rubber Gliders will October 2 9 Check Key also said November 12 December 10 first two WEBS meets winter no word about Indoor times places yet Check Hawks S-OBs Seattle NorWesters Portland info Following pictures NW Region als Eugene Haystack 83 Madras news next month HAPPY FLYING NW Regionals Stunt Circle foreground two Combat circles background Speed circle asphalt right jeremy noias wnile anay vveaver gets reaayBob Oeci noiding Joe Toppers LARGE compete Randy wowed crowd Satur-plane What does see under water day unusual cartwheel landingsPerhaps remains old Haystack contests Haystack 83Haystack 83 Racing action NW Regionals Dave Green thought everything got Goodyear blimp make call NW Regionals Gary Lietzkie holding Bill Raser pre pares famous look other way taking off maneuver Haystack 83 Bob Oeck gets ready Note new channel markers antenna svelt person holding Qon Anderson long ago underwent multiple bypass surgery easier ways lose weight Haystack 83 November 1983 111 oume tunsers going preparea Tar practice NW Regionals vein nioerg runs up nis engine fins T4iU prior launch Haystack 83 Pilots lake Haystack 83 flOIPCC LUUIIOy S iIdIiSd ordFIuoIuerMvuryProc ty sort handful fly Haystack 83 Engel Pacific Hobbys neat logo tail Condor Haystack 83 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT DWHITT 176 Wall St Sta Naw York NY 100050 PROP WOBBLE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT See guy over there. squint ing models propeller Whats doing anyway Now hes turning prop bit. squinting again putting hex No no hex fact hes trying rid prop t prob lem . big problem . PROP WOBBLE YOUR props may guilty prop wob ble they robbing models forward thrust power gh thrust sometimes keep model flying - cases achieving maximum dur ation Wobble vibration can come four different areas propeller 1 One blade weighing other 2 The propeller shaft bent blade further forward other 3 The propeller shaft bent blade greater angle pitch other 4 One blade having area different area distribution hub tip before behind centerline Lets look various problems Weight Balance ultralight Indoor Duration models slight difference blade weights NOT cause prop wobble As models get heavier however smaller faster turning propellers needed out balance prop becomes problem fact such prop gas model absolutely dangerous slight crack can shatter put out eye 24 Sig Cub SRPSM Peanut Scale model propeller turning fast enough require balancing check spin prop wire sand evenly blade stops bottom An evenly balanced propeller doesnt have stop blades parallel ground - just slowly come stop NOT assume plastic ready-made propellers come balanced plastic props must checked out sanded until balance Bent Shafts Bent shafts cause prop wobble shaft can bent direction up down indicated above Case No2 side Case No 3 usually case combination both bent shaft can result bad land ing smash tree gymnasium wall prop should checked after flight such bend New Yorks BOB BENDER always brings good supply spare propeller shafts Peanuts Bostonians flying session becomes bent merely clips off replaces since believes next impossible straighten out perfect ly bent piece high grade music wire Beginners sometimes cement shaft securely propeller often hole through hub angle sources trouble also cause wobble shaft being bent Sometimes problem little everything Ive drawn prop Figure 1 above other drawings little small diameter conserve space page shows pro peller Indoor Stick model Outdoor SRPSM Note double bearing dampen vibration unwinding rubber motor Also note upper blade slanting ward lower blade slanting back dashed line centerline obviously prop cannot rotate properly through will recognize such situation hold model out front squint prop Hold model hand same time same hand pull rubber motor back bit prop doesnt flop around Now other hand turn prop vertical posi tion get fix center tip upper blade Okay Now turn prop half turn bottom blade top Does bottom blade come same place preceding blade Put few turns motor watch prop spins Watch top two tips coincide may difficult know blade ward Bend shaft let spin again Worse bent wrong way Bend again Better Keep until tips mesh Now look prop tip Fig 2 blades present nice X eye Figure 2 blade much greater angle other cockeyed ness worst wobble offender bend shaft until angle looks should also check problem side Figure 3 below shows what shaft bent side looks like blade pitch will pull way forward blade less cause such awkward rotation prop will lose thrust model will glide down As mentioned earlier problem very likely shaft bent up angle So d little time letting prop spin p squinting see blade follows other PERFECTLY -- mean perfectly Dont lazy Also re member may straight shaft loose prop hub spar angle hub spar shaft itself fault As style model becomes lighter. Indoor EZBs Novice Pennyplanes etc. off balance weight becomes very little no problem course cannot grossly out balance Bent shafts major prob lem lightweight models result ant shaking robs flying surfaces effectiveness fourth problem listed above shows up lightweight models Indoor pro pellers flexible ry good reason usually designed area front centerline behind purpose reduce speed climb model launched under high torque model would climb too quickly ceiling design factor used prop spinning fast greater area front spar causes prop blades open up increase pitch angle actually causing blades cause drag slow rotation well become less efficient element designed Indoor propellers obvious equal area distribution very important along equality blade spar flexibility So keep squinting might tough eyes good airplanes * * * * * * See next month p props lined up right ying will lot easier 112 Model Aviation 0 Fig 3 k _________________________ ___________________________________ Fig1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
August 1 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Chicopee MA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA l-IQ avail able approximately November 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting November should noted 14 Council members attendance pres ident did vote no ties broken attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Pres ident District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman chanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birming ham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scar borough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Joyce Hager executive secretary Gisele Jack son comptroller Guests Bev Wisniewski Nats Executive Committee Betty Stream District X AVP Louise Izzo meeting brought order 900 am President chaired meet ing 1 Introductory Remarks AMA Pres ident thanked Executive Council mem bers worked volunteers during Nats noted would new FAI Control Line Team Selection Committee Speed Team Race advised need Scale Team Selection Committee told possibility running 1984 Control Line World Championships back back same site 1 984 Nats Follow ing discussion latter approved unanimously Nats Basic Entry Fee waived foreign contestants 2 Minutes April 30 Executive Council meeting accepted amended concerning use headquarters rental space favor except District XI 3 Executive VP Report Included recommendation use headquarters rental space museum purposes report concerning cost insurance Bar rera museum collection details FAI ex penses recommendation support 1983 FAI General Conference being host ed National Aeronautic Association Los Angeles motion contribute $1000 NAA AMA support approved vote 9 3 favor except Districts III V X abstained Another motion rati fy Executive Directors decision approved President Execu tive Vice-President approved 12 1 District XI dissented 4 Committee Reports Nominations Chairman Fore man reported July 31 committee meeting noting cumbents nominated vice-presidency Districts V two candidates Presidency John Grigg John Clemens two District IV Howard Crispin Charles Spear two District IX Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda noted Chuck Foreman resigning December 31 1983 election District IV replacement would fill balance unexpired term B Noise Chairman Izzo reported noise tests successfully carried out RC Aerobatic Team Selection Finals June similar tests done FAI Masters contestants 83 Nats result experiences procedures fully developed October RC World Chain pionships Pensacola C Worker Recognition Chairman McGin nis reported good Nats meeting sponsors Carl Beth Goldberg concern ing details 0ward program would use funds investment program reward approximately six people per year based AMA selection criteria recom mendations first awards unsung heroes much good behind scenes work aeromodeling expected presented 1984 Continued page 101 Four students have selected co winners Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholar ships 1982 Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufac turing Company lost life 1980 Pitts Special biplane crashed during air show Glen always shown great concern young modelers encouraged educational pursuits Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund established suitable memorial supported friends industry Sig Manufacturing Company Admin istration fund handled Acad emy Model Aeronautics Any student AMA member has applied AMA Scholarship automatically considered Sig Schol arship Program basis modeling per formance financial need no set number winners year further formation please write AMA HO 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Attn Joyce Hager DAVID NAULT Lynn MA received $500 assist him Mechanical Engineering major University Rhode Island David attended English High School hometown graduated top 10% class member National Honor Society During high school years worked part-time large drug store earn money university education has always concerned commun ity has made study local govern ment operates modeling experience goes back several years has long list contest wins placements As member North Shore Model Association National Indoor Model Aircraft Society accumulated much experience lightweight aircraft competition Open class fliers David able place high contests 1976 through 1982 established sev eral AMA records Pennyplane addition likes fly Control Line planes sport also enjoys Outdoor Hand-Launched Gliders LEONARD ROZAMUS Hopewell VA also received $500 assist him Continued page 101 November 1983 97 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Synopsis-Executive Council Meeting Sig Scholarships AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld bPublic Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel JeremIah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith IN WASHINGTON STATE Flying Sits Success get flying site answers question Story Tn-Cities RC Club Richland Pasco/Kennewick area State Wash ington will provide clubs working flying site project solid information shows what right approach can ac complish Rosadell Nutley Field official ly opened April 16 1983 dedica tion ceremony honored late Mrs Rosadell Nutley leading proponent Kennewick Irrigation District Mr Nutley hand accept memorial plaque thanked club honor naming new model airport wifes name Under leadership George Vargo president Tn-Cities RC Club 1983 aggressive program launched get new field petition drafted pre sented City Kennewick asking permission fly model aircraft municipal airport Vista Field state agency turned down though club good support airport manager mayor city council Mayor Donald Kuhns Ken newick greatly interested seeing club access suitable piece land recom mended preparation new petition Kennewick Irrigation District KID property located Finley An area used World War II emergency landings now under control KID being used farmer lease basis After several meetings hobby explained insurance protection national organization described clubs needs identified KID Board stated felt project merit would have no objections model airport property long accommodation could reached farmer lessee Immediate contact made farmer ciub executive liked approach agreeable model air craft activity specified section property identified club hurdle cleared farmers needs clearly understood piece land staked fencing operations com menced four-strand barbed wire fence needed fencing party held get posts ground wire strung Although face-to-face contact farmer lessee order stray legal pathways club maintained constant contact county KID led interesting development club wanted sublease land would have necessary file short plat stipulated professional survey legal filing However farmer would grant easement le gality required would contract tween farmer club chosen route because cooperation lessee made possible $5 per year fee five acres Much physical labor needed funds raised pay supplies club members willing Local busi nesses responded well appeals cash total $450 contributed addi tion local utility company donated old telephone poles used parking areas several cable reels used picnic tables Work parties started field prepara tion included removal sage brush grading parking area runway site layout would include small control building seen photo 3/4 mile barbed wire strung keep cattle out humans Ground breaking March 12 1983 high level enthusiasm project made possible dedication held April 16 although very first plane took off paved runway April 9 1983 clubs lucky enough have wheeler-dealer Tn-Cities Club no exception Frank Hirsch known sales acquisition ability able contract preparation work gravelling paving 40 x 300-ft runway 10 x 100-ft pit area total price improvement came under $5000 Because unselfish ef forts hard work Frank given honor being first person fly off new runway club owes him great deal freely acknowledge Flyover space no problem make easier beginner pilots club cleared graded 125 feet overrun space end runway takes care short landings also roll-offs full five-year sublease sup port KID club has invested much time money effort new field Mr Nutley buddy box assisted Al Nichols first spectator make flight new airport Tn-Cities RC Club planned ahead applied tax-exempt status Wash ington State some time ago credit position saving large amounts materials bought field because did have pay state sales tax tax-exem Pt status also allowed inform local businesses donations could written off made outside support little easier ob tain club presently working through local attorney file application taxexemption federal level help financing member ship assessment approved club amounted $100 per membership distinction necessary between member membership because family member ships gave immediate buy ing power New members required pay $100 fee joining new Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation Mr Nutley receives memorial plaque club president George Vargo Bob Parazin looks general view Rosadell Nutley Field showing main runway pit area Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 ELECTION TIME Once again time has rolled around annual election officers time office President VP District VP District V VP District IX special election will held VP District IV due quite special circumstancethe resig nation Chuck Foreman effective Decem ber 31 due some very pressing business problems certainly going miss Chuck next year wish him very best business venture elections very important future AMA course quite important nominees Select man feel will best job AMA vote vote will have direct influence out come regardless candidates select delay returning ballot same day receive Make sure voice heard counted takes less time thing right explain did wrong fellow PAl SOARING WC seem 4-year win/lose cycle event 1977 gave us Skip Miller Soaring World Champion 1979 US team members faltered 1981 saw Dwight Holley regain title US 1983 again year though sent three very competitive fliers represent us Mark Smith best placed team member finishing respectable 7th place overall Alex Bower next best 19th place Don Edberg worst luck finish ing high 30s after breaking airplanes first two rounds situation virtu ally impossible recover lesson learned need adequate preparation Given lots lead time tend procrastinate Given short lead time tend toward getting right situation resolving pre paredness Perhaps can aid situation delaying team selection finals date near actual World Championship meet perhaps within 90 120 days time departure meet way can sure final team will ready having just recently flown aircraft team trials late team trial concept can have some very gross logistics problems providing selected team manager some big headaches FAI aspir ants regardless events fly drop line team selection repre sentative let him know feel about concept 1983 NATSCHICOPEE MASS best Nats ever Maybe best yetl Certainly Nats well attended well received resulting fewest problems Nats recent tory Cant say biggest being sur passed Dayton OH Nats 1976 Indoor site touted early having problems turned out best ever Although 60-foot ceiling height Air Force gone out make useable floor cleaned painted glistening epoxy paint determined wiring hanging lights too old withstand flexing involved pull ing lights up ceiling rewired 85 lights pulled up folks ultimate cooperation Helicopter has normal entry 15-20 85 turn out compete Horace Hagen obviously hands full running event managed get flights com pleted two days allotted Free Flight admittedly less best sites its events Homer Smith crew did usual fine job managing heard competitor lodged pro test because someone planted tree distinctly taller others reached out caught model pro testor given stout rope told go climb tree Control Line near pertect site very near main entrance flying area therefore becoming showcase spec tators entered Monday chief timer speed circle drafted innocent bystander assist timing Formula 40 Speed Two flights later look face worth million bucks discovered AMA President drafted stayed timed bunch flightsit funl Combat went quite smoothly thanks mainly efforts Bud Bodzioch well-qualified crew course flying Combat dodging badger holes ground can rather interesting RC Soaring largest entry major category Nats Picture trying run contest 255 entries Gene Shel key crew proved utilizing proper advance planning can done successfully first day alone put up 780 flights saw 11 airplanes air point surely record Only full cooperation contestants could have made work hat off con testants workers both NATS CONVENTION roaring success exactly well received did take advantage various demonstrations displays con vention concept sort trial balloon see well received idea would learned will apply knowledge next convention thing certainwe need better publicize schedule various activities will turn create interest convention concept does seem idea time has come OTHER NATS HIGHLIGHTS Nats gathering place people renew old friendships make new acquaint ances generally enjoy model aircraft least Nats outstanding point view meeting new people New Maxwell Bassett name out dis tant annals hobby Model viation magazine two months ago started rather complete story him timely cause Nats year deed great honor pleasure meet talk him still greater honor to present him certificate indicating induction AMA Hall Fame Joe Kovel too name model ing past becomes identifiable associated Charles H Grant great K-G Free Flight models early 30s Both Charles H Grant Joe Kovel Nats meet speak two gentlemen zenith great est Nats have ever attended NATS 1984 August 5 through 12 next year will find Nats Reno NV Control Line RC Aerobatics Pylon Scale events will held Stead Airport about 10 miles north Reno Free Flight will dry lake imme diately east Stead Airport site will rival Free Flight site US Six miles west Stead another lake bed planned Soaring activitites middle lake bed never goes quite dry mile half dry lake bed sur rounding water hole certainly ought make critical modeler happy 1985 up grabs have favorite location Nats write VP let him know Send copy Headquarters Nats Executive Committeethey have accept site before Executive Council OKs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday evening Nats held annual meeting prescribed laws discussed lots subjects ranging ne RC frequencies new headquarters building possibility oh nol future dues increase set mind easeno dues change 1984 Still have realistic consider what might occur beyond 1984 Again discussion turned subject carrying discount house advertisements Model Aviation magazine Two considerations must recognized 1We cannot refuse carry ads unless ready face legal suit restriction trade 2These same ads considered some ser vice membership allow modeler stretch hobby dollar Either way like K-Mart supermarkets discount selling stay Talking ProudTalking Progress *****LAkJLkJkAJkkiAkAiiAkAAkk November 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Hey kids lets talk safety minute. Carl Maroney AMA insurance expert says 1983 claims far involve flier sticking finger prop starting engine large size nylon plastic dark-colored prop can disas trous hard see running wont slow down after chopping severely Carl urges everybody preach using stick heavy gloves start engine An other important official AMA however claims isnt starting part causes problem claims needle valves made too close props todays modern big engines victim slashed care lessly reaching needle valve Until manufacturers begin help resolve di lemma thing can carry bottle white liquid paint stuff use erase typing paper mark tip prop white Liquid Paper paint dries instantly shows up good prop churning word fliers Keep fingersout props kids. Charles Logg Bernardsville NJ writes Can have list AMA Chartered Clubs New jersey Can highlight Soaring ones know address rubberband-powered clubs NJ Im sending Charles / 4 important husband wife team flying Control Line Scale 83 Nats Mike Doris Gretz Montezuma IA shown Fairchild Trainer Mike won 1st 78 Lake Charles Nats 2nd Lin coln 79 placed high year Doris pits husbandthats wins much Mr Mrs Australia Fran Graves Detroit Ml standing friend Jeffrey Perez holding Control Line Scale plane Jeff won 1st FAI CL Scale 83 Nats 8th world Kiev last year Fran Australia have happily married 17 years Have ever heard IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Associa tion group responsible adult RC fli ers enjoy making large scale model air planes powering larger usual engines very safety conscious have developed strict rules flying Last week held annual bash Ida Grove Iowa Darlo Brisighella Oak Creek WI holding popular Starduster II model plane Darlo leaders IMAA group very safety oriented Don Godfrey Binghamton NY organization presi dent Les Hard editor fine mag azine Dario Don Les together others have brought IMAA long way short time three have appointed Advisory Board AMA Safety Coin m ittee way have delicate subject bring up hope nobody gets mad about 1983 Nats Massachusetts quite successful Occasionally over past three years rumblings have heardthe Nats entry fees too high fliers participate Some people simply cannot afford enter fly other hand may mis taken Maybe entry fee important Question Would people have tended Nats flown entry fees lower have feeling about want fill out enclosed poll mail poll responses will forwarded Nats Executive Committee makes annual recommendation AMA Executive Council Now time respond questionnaire Fill out mail Would lesser entry fee made up fliers Didpeople stay home because could afford en try fee Nobody clairvoyant Nobody mind reader have opinioncome forward now heard promised Helen Olsen St Louis MO would recommend family plan Nats officials con sideration 2nd 3rd members same family get reduced rate enter Nats Does make sense Currently fee $35 basic $3 FF event $5 extra CL event CL Precision Aerobatics $1 2 After $35 basic fee RC event $12 repeat poll reply will warded proper Nats officials have opinion mail NATS POLL Entry Fee too high doesnt matter entry fee less II would have gone year II agree Helen Olsen feel should Family P1 entry fee Et ft YES NO YES NO What Entry Fee recommend what Family Plan recommend Its AMA Nats Sign name address AMA number MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 100 Model Aviation II Pictured happy family Remi deLapparent flew Paris France par ticipate 83 Nats Remis twin boys did great Xavier captured FIRST Sr Hand Launch Glider Bruno got FIRST Sr A-2 Glider Remi commercial pilot Air France Airlines took 7 10 mm come Massachusetts Europe entire family liad great time 83 Nationals Shown Valerie Marielle Papa Remi Xavier Bruno Mama Danielle behind pretty girl far right Cora Stevick Mars PA Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Renewal Time Again. October time year AMAS gigantic mass mailing takes place Thats notices regarding membership renewal following year mailed along ballots AMA annual election year cause reached all-time high over 87000 members mailing bigger ever should noted mailings made within four five day period sent First Class best surance delivery can time available before ballot mailing dead line November 25 Its huge effort costly has proved necessary through years order assure receipt maximum number members despite hun dreds address changes per month maximum potential voting response Unfortunately minority percentage 1525% members typically vote though thousands usually renew member ship voting AMAs Grand Opening. time members read great event will have held famous names will have attended shared celebration weeks before big effort underway display models related materials possible Well over hun dred models hung trees suspended roof structure Adding interest fact trees models rotate breeze air conditioning ducts shapes sizes models seen tiniest rub ber-powered Peanut Scale models larg est RC sailpianes age range models display go back 20s right up present Its awesome spectacular representation aeromodeling Pilots Pensacola. 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics scheduled October 10 through 15 Pensacola FL least 30 countries participating Chinese team however pulled out due politicsthey objected South African entry would have first time Chinese compete category world championships Aeromodeling world scene sub ject politics because teams fi nancially supported governments subject passport controls Thus no matter modelers themselves politic ally inclined sad fact sub ject whims governments Fortunately countries have affected Pensacola event blessed big entry including South America press time big contest offing stage set great competition Sig Scholarships Cant page 97 College William Mary Leonard earned 417 grade point average Hopewell High School named National Merit Scholar recognized Virginia Council Higher Education Excelling debating chess earned letters both tapped National Honor Society Beta Society 1981 Virginia Gover nors School Gifted science social studies awards given him high school Other activities included French club chess team student government captain Battle Brains team local TV quiz program still found time earn money education taking job McDonalds Restaurant also worked part-time Appomatox Library aide started modeling age 10 working way through plastic kits Free Flight Con trol Line 15 flying Radio Con trolled aircraft has active club member helping contests demon strations also worked club news letter current model aviation interests Scale Soaring Supplementing work William Mary gives guitar lessons coaches other students chemistry Two weekends month returns Hopewell works town library also finds time fly friends Mid-Virginia R/C Club THOMAS SZYMKOWSKI graduate Thornton Township High School received $500 help him Thornton Community College South Holland IL Tom top 7% class 616 plans pursue Engineering degree college senior year made National Honor Society won letter basketball also member Spanish club enjoying sports including baseball tennis captained Parks Board basketball team two years local league member AMA several years Tom accumulated wins RC Pattern mov ing up Novice Advanced flying midwest contests several states also did lot work promote model avia tion working several shows greater Chicago area really enjoys sport has made dedicated effort show others what constructive fun can gained model aviation greatest achievement up 1980 fourth place Pattern events Nats held Ohio says sport stay because has very im portant part life plans spend two years Thornton Community College apply ad mission either Purdue University Illinois NORMAN TIMBS JR awarded $500 has sent California Polytechnic State University majoring chanical Engineering Norman lives Northridge CA graduated Granada Hills High School 387 average has impressive list high school awards including scholastic athletic woodshop horticul tural president school High Fliers Club selected Honor Roll received two first place awards science projects enjoys manythings including bicycling YMCA membership played basket ball other sports model sailboats includ ing own designs kites designed two-meter sailplane flew TwoMeter World Cup keen photographer has several photos published variety magazines Norman has deeply involved model aviation 10 years has worked closely father projects greatest achievements October 1981 set four new AMA national records RC Sailpianes reaching altitude 3000 feet future years Norm would like qualify US FAI-F3B team fly international event congratulate winners wish well educational endeavors Academy Sig Manufacturing proud assist young men Exec Council Mtg Cant pg 97 D Safety no committee re port subject discussed later meeting based memo chairman Don Lowe concerning large models Noting chairman extremely busy considerable travel approved unani mously Jim McNeill chairman Lowe stay committee Presi dent also appointed Paul Samaras com m ittee E Safety Code Discussion Under woods suggestions clarification Control Line criteria air shows showed need better definition what de sired further considered next meeting F Film Chairman Byrne noted need new film based safety illustrate good perhaps bad practices general support concepts idea recommended further development 5 New Contest Boards Following dis cussion motion presented April 30 Council Meeting approved 12 1 District Xl dissenting replace current RC Contest Board four separate RC Boards Soaring Aerobatics Racing Helicopters effective January 11984 6 Contest Board Procedures need revision noted assure timely rule book publication possibility mak ing next rule book effective 1985 stead 1984 proposed make avail able 6-9 months advance instead 3-6 months late subject deferred next Council meeting give time consideration clarify Council vs Contest Board jurisdiction concerning pro cedural changes 7 Future Nats Sites possibility returning Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 3-4 years noted possibility Michigan site another Oklahoma also return Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago possibilities explored further 8 Museum Guidelines Brodersen advised Continued page 102 November 1983 101 Flying SitesCont page 98 funds going field improvements need ed approved club has adverse effect new enrollments fact just opposite has happened now club has new field Membership has already lumped 80 low 50 1982 So much argu ment people will spend moneythey will have sufficient reason can see positive benefits coming back What did Tn-Cities RC Club helped get field well way becoming model airport best tradition planned approach charted course under good leadership used tools dis posal including AMA book Getting Keeping Flying Sites used softsell meetings civic county people did get mad quit earlier flying site lost first requests turned down Above listened agen cies could help profited what heard April 16 1983 big day Members Nutley family came Seattle Radio TV coverage Exec Council Mtg Cont pg 107 meeting Detroit Art Institute offi cer resulting Acquisition Guidelines booklet given AMA Museum Cur ator need define AMA Museums status within AMA noted fur ther discussion come future meeting 9 Sanction Fees Following discussion need approved 12 1 District V dissenting increase sanction fees $5 $10 except Record Trials effective January 1 1984 also directed income additional fees would credit ed Competition Services Department improvement sanction services 10 Sanction Classification problem distance separation between AA AAA meets discussed no action taken noted problem working out between adjacent District contest coordinators Vice Presidents 11 FAI Proposals/RepresentatiOn Fol lowing discussion typically short notice involved learning about new proposals agreed consensus submit uS pro posal next meeting future propos als submitted year time nual FAI Bureau meeting spring approval Bureau publication soon possible thereafter preferably May 1 least six months notice avail able countries before voting nual December FAI meeting Noting need consistency continuity US representation FAI Grigg recommended current delegate George Buso continuing service official voting delegate appointment ap proved 9 4 Districts III V VIII X dis sented 12 IMAA Safety report AMA Safety committee member Don Lowe discussed need specific recom mendations noted agreed terrific An interview club presi dent aired day long radio station brought people out field see what going Other AMA mem bers chartered clubs Walla Walla Zillah invited came boost both numbers spirits Tn-Cities club half hour demonstra tion flights made buddy box ar rangement allowed non-flying members crowd try hand Radio Con trol very first flight after dedication made Mr Nutley under guidance Al Nichols Mr Nutley praised club its hard work industry especially pleased club chose say thank Kennewick Irrigation District naming field after late wife has club earned self lovely field work mem bers did neighbors press radio TV has made wonderful contribution local understanding model avia tion model aviators can Kennewick can hometown too Geoffrey Styles grateful thanks Wu ChinTnCities RC materials used story Pete Swift photographs Lowes report should sent IMAA presi dent Don Godfrey Brodersen should attend August IMAA annual meet ob serve behalf Council McNeill adadvised expected convene Safety Committee prior end Sep tem ber 13 Site Owner Newsletter Underwood noted intent discuss subject AMA PR Director Geoff Styles Council consideration next meeting 14 Day Memberships Following discussion recommendation against proposal approd October 82 Coun cil meeting AMA insurance broker approved 11 1 District III dissenting Exec VP abstaining rescind type membership 15 Consent Agenda Proposal pos sibility having non-controversial agenda items adopted single motion means expediting Council business proposed future meetings note such item receiving objection would transfer usual discussion debate agenda 16 Heavy Model Insurance noting insurance models over 55 pounds might available higher cost conflict AMAs Safety Code noted agreed consensus no action di rection would taken until AMA Safety Committee makes its recommendations con cerning IMAA safety guidelines models heavier 55 pounds 17 Grand Opening Budget budget unanimously approved including extra contingency allowance provide decora tions refreshments travel lodging Council members September 24-25 weekend 18 Museum Curator Budget unanimously approved compensate Curator rate $5000 per year contracted consultant basis year year also up $5000 per year museum expenses budgeted 19 Council Meeting Expense Allowance approved 9 3 V X dissenting VII abstaining car rental reimbursable bus taxi other commerical trans portation available timely basis car rental can serve three Council members up amount com mercial transportation cost 20 FAI Budget Allocation Grigg ap pointed committee chaired Izzo cluding Brodersen Underwood Brown Worth study subject presented Grigg Brodersen report next meeting 21 Self-Injury Report Headquarters insurance company reports discussed conclusion recommenda tions should relate realistically cause effect headquarters sugges tions first considered AMA Safety Commitee andlor Executive Council 22 AMA Cargo Vehicle clarified consensus Executive Director has authority sell expeditious sale recommended 23 FAI Award Expenses agreed unanimously travel expenses Dick Weber winner FAIs Penaud Award approved him attend FAI General Conference Los Angeles September order receive award person noted received award holding FAI records simultaneously else 24 Financial Services proposal banking institution offer financial services including loans no risk AMA ap proved further discussion next meeting 25 Airfoil Tournament Program proposal initiate promotional program based variations model design concept approved consideration next meeting 26 Personality Interviews specific proposal taping interviews noted Brodersen presented next meet ing 27 Awards Superior Service Award approved presentation AMA Grand Opening publicity withheld until afterward 28 Next Meeting November 5/6 ap proved Reston VA 8 2 vote Connecticut S Maine achonetto Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Hollistont MA 01746 Ajacciate Vics-Prenidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Osenas Folnom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 tton Krafft P0 Boo 1828 73 Heritage Lo. OuxburV MA 02332 Al NOnotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 000 Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinaooe George Wilson 318 Fisher 50. Waloole MA 02181 Its best Nationals thats ever held quote made times during after 1983 Nationals held 102 Model Aviation Westover Air Force Base extremely pleased attendance help furnished members District would unfair name individuals groups helped make Nats success am sure would Omit someone contri buted therefore say general Thanks everyone can proud results work time put endeavor pleased attendance 1000 contestants approximately 3000 model ing enthusiasts Estimates show Saturdays Sundays attendance over 40000 people discussions Col Ayers both military Chamber Com merce very pleased have hosted Nats have expressed desire host Nats again therefore will campaigning see can return Nats 1985 time announced Nats would held Westover article placed PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pi lots Assoc newsletter addressed concern possible lack sufficient circles test area facility quite pleased receive following letter Wynn Paul Secretary/Treasurer PAMPA members PAMPA wish thank efforts helping Control Line fliers obtain superb site Westover 1983 Nationals Both official practice sites probably finest Ive seen since 1971 understand instru mental keeping end runway Precision Aerobatics circles located certainly needed circles view fact site Philadelphia has lost next years World Champion ships think Westover would great place provided sufficient lodging available Once again thanks work consideration Control Line fliers 1983 Nationals Thursday during Nats week held District meeting time suggested following two activities considered 1 hold symposium-type District meeting spring 1984 2 Organ ize hold regional championships Dis trict would include events held Nats Both well received intend pursue will holding meeting latter part October time will soliciting help area clubs organ ize activities suggestions help will welcome During meeting presented Hall Fame Award Maxwell Bassett origi nator gas-powered model aircraft always idols pleasure meet him personally attendance meeting another idol mineCarl Gold berg Goldberg Models recall building Goldberg Indoor Stick called years ago presented Award Excellence Pioneer Valley Radio Control Club donated field test site installed large hospitality tent members out force helping possible way awarded Superior Service Award Roman Polaski president Pioneer Valley RC Club countless hours work make sure theeventshad proper manpower District entrants Nats several members placed high competi tion pleasure placing fourth Expert Stand-Off Scale well achieving highest flight points Scale conclusion Nats Execu tive Council Nominating Committee met nominated seek another term Vice President District I accepted little disappointed no other nom inees campaigning office can fun last time somewhat tied up bus iness commitments unable put forth effort required Thanks again District Dis trict II contributors making 1983 Nats best ever Flying Near Airports Careful New Jettey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 AMacato VicePrsielsnta Pete Bancyni 260S eroadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drescy 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Feequeccy Coordiea5v George Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS An East Coast Nats has much part life during past several years am sort numb point now great dream has really come true Others will cover spectacle issue much greater detail could within limited space far greater photographic skill nothing else however must now thank District II members con tributed much success 1983 Nats Westover AFB Chicopee MA wonderful people responded magnificently appeals support could devote entire column months months nothing acclaiming virtues heaping praise well-deserved modelers break down several well-defined highly regarded groups dues-paying AMA members Parish wit 1 came work 2 came watch 3 came both credit thesefoiks three groups spell su-p-p-o-r-tI Thats what asked thats what got! could cite name scores District Two-ers would doubt re sult inadvertent omission deserving supporters THE WAY WE WERE Westover AFB cover Nats objectively overbearing personal pride have decided share observations two Long Island modelers Anton Tony Ker chenko VP Long Island Flying Eagles Jim Bocckinfuso Exec Dir club quoted part fine club newsletter Eagles Nest As Tony saw can imagine over 1000 contestants flying form model aircraft date gathered place coupled hot sunny weather smooth paved runways youll get some idea what taking place Westover Air Base past week reported over 700 RC Soaring flights took place day during Soaring event guess saw flying day have seen couple years AMA Headquarters set up Quality Inn entire motel taken up sponsors films information centers sou venir shops just about everything else has model aviation entire courtyard taken up Scale models being judged time Over 145 models entered simply beautiful Once field able wander about will Because tre mendous size air field things really spread out guess least mile walk CL Combat area RC Pylon area crowds large very easy walk up flight lines get close look action CL Combat great Most guys come 15 20 planes leave very few piece Almost flight wound up mid-air collision would just pull engine off stick another plane ready another heat Great action times spectators CL Stunt things have really changed flying large ships55-60 wings 45-size engines Next stop CL Scale Scale ships beautiful P-38s B-25s Zeros P-47s rest RC Pylon difficult see simply because safety factor got good look models pits caught few heats models fly entire race knife-edge attitude really move As said hard see races what did see fast exciting course could go on have say Scale true interest planted myself right runway watched over 300 Scale flights What saw model jets flying well over 100 mph Rossi 81 ducted fans B-17 bomber over 10 wing kinds bi planes triplanes Cap 20s 21s war planes just about everything else two exceptional flights really got feet Byron P-Si did four-point rolls 50 feet over deck day sight model superb sound 24 4-bladed prop hard describe spoke owner pilot plane friendly anyone could model finished two weeks prior Nats running last looked scoreboard biggest thrill Jimmy myself would say specta tors come late Sunday morning about F-S Phantom jet 7 fuselage twin-ducted jets spectacular scale detail model has ever built rivet detail ship seemed hard believe anybody would risk flying model Well everyone watched Mr Tom Cook owner builder started engines taxied out runway took off As plane rotated retracts employed climbed up out sight ship did full power split S after coming out clouds well over 100 November 1983 103 mph 7 long jet did slow roll less 10 over deckl People cheering absolutely amazed landing next perfect right down em ployment drag chute help slow down roll-out can honestly say highlight modeling career Jims view first Nationals Ive ever attended head still buzzing activity saw trip car 31/2 hours During three days met modelers almost state country very friendly interesting give idea just big contest 1200 officially registered participants opening day Sunday probably other people registering during week Most people several airplanes plane made least four flights contestants entered several categories So can see quite few planes flying during week 270 contestants just flying gliders flew over 2000 flights Thats com petition 87 contestants entered Helicopters own Wally Rodriguez Ron Diabola among com petition tough over 300 flights just Helicopters figures everything else also unbelievable Everywhere looked saw planes air LETS HANG IN THERE have another East Coast Nats 1 986 whenever lets keep foot door Westover AFB accomplish propose ginning 1984 hold Northeast Regional Meet continue year until again able have Nats Westover came out winner year regards both military Chicopee Chamber Commerce lets keep en thusiastic acceptance alive through annual repetition kind thing shall push Will help GEORGE WOOD WOODY CLAPP AMA 35491 1940-1983 District II particular aviation general lost dedicated air man fine gentleman July 22 1983 crash Woody Clapps full-scale Sopwith Triplane near home Allegany NY profound condolences Mrs Carolyn aapp Woodys host friends including es pecially fellow modelers Southern Tier Radio Society believe fol lowing message Mrs Clapp repro duced entirety STARS-DUST newsletter Woodys club elo quently expresses grief us feel deep sadness duty report Woody Clapp passed away Fri day July 22 1983 died crash involv ing full-scale Sopwith Triplane came home work conditions per fect flying readied Triplane fly ing Taking off soon flying usual outstanding skill inexplicably engine sputtered coughed Flames erupted engine-cockpit area Tri plane ship immediately fell sky totally destroyed will no attempt eulogize evaluate time receive newsletter knew Woody well better did family friends ac quaintances STARS Im sure experi encing emotions feelings far beyond words describe could written time Goodbye Woody well miss you could have realized Remem brances Mrs Carolyn Clapp MAD VII seventh Model Aviation Day New York proclaimed Mayor Ed Koch marked August 6 1983 largest display ever model aircraft three-block area Rockefeller Plaza mid town New York City site upon peri meter skating rink presided over celebrated statue Prometheus seen national television Christmas season tree-lighting ceremonies August area major point interest vacationers parts USA MAD days consequently always great value hobby/sport model aviation PR point view Back home visitors folks local prominence such position better appre ciate needs eg flying site appeals modelers having experienced MAD presentation highlights its main theme safety wholesomeness aeromodeling JOHN KANAKOS AMA 52975 1913-1 983 As close District II report honor bid farewell friend credit sense word hobby aeromodeling like John have deep faith its worthiness people share unselfishly Ohn nsylvania Vignra III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice-Praidenta Joe Siben 36980 Volley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 irancte Pluharty 504 21st St Vienna Wv 26101 Corky Hail man S 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1S883 Frequsecy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Poarun CL Cincinnati OH 46239 Phone 513 542-4406 Sorry about last months report lack 36-hour days nine-day weeks finally caught up hope went Nats enjoyed yourselves VPS opinion best Nats last decade mosphere between categories events cordial interest cooperation work crew under Roman Polaski took can attitude toward anything asked Air Force Colonel Ayers top airmen line cooperative people Ive ever worked An example attitude generator quit RC Scale Site B went over try get started again airman simply watch off-duty came up after seeing problem said Ill get another within 10 minutes another generator hooked up runningand airman simply disap peared crowd spectators incident examples what made Nats special owe special thanks Colonel Ayers commanding officer Westover Air Force Base AMA Dis another John left us sunny morning Saturday August 6 1983 after having flown landed safely tethered RC Helicopter Model Aviation Day celebration Rockefeller Plaza John Star Performer upon occasion enough also arranged club Long Island Hover Lovers support event filling display tables dozens well-executed Helicopter models Life ended John Kanakos sunny morning among friends engaged promoting beloved model avia tion loving wife Fay family will miss fine gentleman away field profound sympathiesand thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKEDI trict AVP Ed Izzo great time District Ill Frequency Coordinator Jim Bearden sends following lists com mon carrier licenses District Ill adja cent states use Keep mind licensees necessarily active transmitters inclusion list doesnt necessarily mean cant used area Jim notes far has able determine new frequencies interference-free District III time Adjacent State Frequencies rict Ill TX 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 County Tompkins Duchess Rensselaer Suffolk Jefferson Onondaga B roome New York Rockcastle Grayson Jefferson Boyd Franklin Atlantic Salem Morris Cumberland Cape May Cherry Hill St Joseph2 Madison1 Marion1 NEW YORK No TX & 72OOMHz 1 02 1 34 1 421 542 94 1 50 2 58 1 62 2 78 1 86 KENTUCKY 1 1AO 1 1 A2 3 2 14 1 70 1 114 1 1 46 NEW JERSEY 1 1 30 1 1 42 1 1 42 1 1 46 1 1 54 1 162 INDIANA 1 O4t 1 08 1 20 1 64 MICHIGAN Grand/Traverse 1 1 04 Kent21 041AO MARYLAND Anne Arundel 11 42 PrInce Georges 21 46t 1 62 104 Model Aviation joh fl\ MdIAt 98 County Hamilton Butler Anyone out has encountered problems solutions let Jim know can share information rest district AMA District III Frequency Information OHIO TX No TX & 7200MHz 2 1 08 1 98 14 2 06 2 10 1 14 2 18 1 22 4 46 1 78 1 94 Cuyahoga 15 4 02 1 18 2 22 1 24 2 32 1 50 154 1 58 1 70 190 1 64 202 1 42 1 46 150 3 62 150 242 2 46 2 50 1500 1420 1120 1100 1060 Erie1 Summit8 Portage1 Medlna6 Morrow1 Trumbull1 PIke1 Montgomery 1 AShtabula 1 PhIladelphIa 9 ColumbIa Monroe Schuyklll FranklIn Erie Lackawanna 1 LehIgh1 PENNSYLVANIA 3 06 1 58 1 86 2 88 2 96 1 1 36 1 1 42 2 1 54 1 74 6 1 54 2 62 1 64 1 68 1 70 1 58 1 98 WEST VIRGINIA Campbell11 14 OhIo11 86 following Pittsburgh ARCS should selfexplanatory AMA members District Ill Subject District III Seminar Trim Talk Pattern Flying Demo cordially invited join other members District Ill buffet ban quet Holiday Inn Weirton WVRt 22 Three Springs Drive Saturday Octo ber 29 700 pm District Ill seminar will led District VP Dave Brown AVP Gene Shelkey discussion matters concerning District AMA will focal point question answer session addition Dave will present Trim Talk very informative RC flier Sunday 30th invited meet ARCS flying field just 20 min utes Motor Inn open flying Pattern flying demo Dave Brown Dave will help trim out ship like well give tips contest flying Gene Shelkey Miles Reed Mark Radcliff will demonstrate special flying techniques well Bring plane open flying 1000 am till noon 300 pm until dusk Motel accommodations have ar ranged group basis Single @ $2800 double @ $3500 per night secure room call 304 7235522 ask AMA Group Rate Accommodations Looking forward seeing Jerry Fink ARCS Secretary412 5618944 Dont confuse Pittsburgh seminar Salt Fork District Meeting far know still being planned February Delaware C Delrict ColumIrm land C North Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 AMA Council has accepted resig nation will place Howard Crispin Charlie Spear years election ballot Both individuals dedicated advancement AMA both have Council meetings very aware what has going District IV past five years Its going tough choice decide should represent remaining two years unex Cand3pired term would like take opportu Wayna Abernathy 9205upper Marlboro MO 20870 nity thank other district vice-presidents Bob Chenwine 205 Tioron d NawOort News VA 23808and members Council accepting Howard Criopin 811 Beaclwood Charlotteovilla VA 22901recommendations successors represent V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wlmingtorr 08 19809District IV John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Fallo Church VA 22042 e always agreed some Charlee Spear 283 Holly Lane Moclcsvlle NC 27028other vice-presidents ideas some FrequencyCocadlasesorprojects endorsed isnt name Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr. PavetteviSa NC 28301of game put forth ideas Phone Evening 9191 488-8988 believe idea right AMA try convince others right least end results collective thinking 14 dedicated individuals giving time improve protect sport love very much hobby has good have felt least could sure would around others en joy work within AMA protect advance feel very strongly other members Council feel way also dont always agree working hobby Support themgive ideas will appreciate column month probably hardest have ever write regret withdraw acceptance run election AMA President have also resign Vice-President resignation will effective December 31 1983 Below copy letter gave John Grigg Nominating Committee meeting held during Nats regretful decisions have ever make letter will explain Whats Happening District IV Rowan Aerornodelers Salisbury NC low picture sent Ralph Corelle copy ultralight landed clubs field Dear John regret must send letter resignation VP District IV withdraw acceptance run elec tion AMA President As Vice-President District IV have served five years capacity have thoroughly enjoyed minute hope have made some small contribution progress AMA during time next two half years will spending time outside United States some projects com pany dont feel would fair AMA members District IV con tinue VP will posi tion represent Council meetings make club visits would like suggest have Howard Crispin AVPs Dis trict IV complete term office balance 1983 making date resig nation August 31 1983 possible will continue VP until December 31 1983 time must have election appoint someone fill bal ance term Since election year some District VPs would too dificult add District IV ballot place Charlie Spear Howard Crispin candidates finish out term office 1984-85 sincerely hope Council members District IV understand reasons resignation purely because business obligations can attend did foresee year ago would happen As know have said times dont have time job right should get out let someone else John good luck election bid another term President AMA will support 100% believe best man job Til next monthDave still have couple columns write dont stop communicating Keep regrets newsletters coming least until Chuck December O5O November 1983 105 Modelers Northern Virginia Maryland might keep eyes open stolen RC model Andrew Benjamin 301 Roosevelt Ct NE Vienna VA 22180 Circus Hobbies Acro Knight stolen car front house has Rhom retracts ST G60 blue head Du-Bro MuffLAire muffler finished K&B Dark Blue Superpoxy yellow trim canopy aluminumcolored spinner modified have wing flaps receiver Futaba C-7 five 5T25 516 servos installed belly wing tips scraped up Watch stangers flying fieldsor some might want sell plane Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 0 Tenrestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12001 8790550 Associate Vica-Prsodwsts Greg Doe Rn 4 166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 JosephMicalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 70 Fifth So Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35t21 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd No 32 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Lurry Welth 5975 Wanerty Dr Jackson Ms 39206 Prequancy coordinator Burnis Fields 1096 Onrarlo Sc Jackoonoslie FL 32206 Phone Day 19041 388-8662 missed 1983 Nats missed good missed years Nats however0 little bit Nats given him after fact Juan Romero Pattern flier Fort Lauderdale FL didnt get go Nats secretary Carolyn McFerren called few weeks after Nats asked get Juan Nats hat next day Nats hat patch way Juans promotion party has transferred Tampa will general manager Marriott Hotel As August Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Melbourne FL has eight contests keeping Carl Wolfe club CD very busy other CDs can top number Tommy Friedman North Fulton Flying Circus club Atlanta GA area featured article RC hobbies August 1983 issue Robb Report magazine connoisseurs Its good article Worth looking up Orlando FL mid-August tried visit Kissimmee Valley Model Club RCACF club West Orange Sunfliers Club couldnt find first two visited Sunfliers spent some time RC World RC World Lee Painter Bill Sharpe president vice president broke ground sun shelter control tower field should finished well advance Tangerine fact construction should have started new road tennis courts swimming pool condos L1BVIU muon Sbuuumss g Texas college designed canard its maiden flight ed looped flew inverted first flight An excellent show Columbus/Ft Benning RC Flyers have new field decided have Grand Opening October 2 celebrate want public know everyone including TV press invited Illinois ana C Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 3141 487-1957 Aasocoata Vice-Presadesits Loren Hot W643 Hiti Brook Quincy IL 6301 William Kd4-. 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFartend 3404 Keithohire Way Lexington KY 40503 Raymond Meyers PG Box 243 Srnirhville MD 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Universicy City MO 63132 William 0 Snacley PG Boo 2B1Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Son 72 Varna ILGi 375 Pregnancy coordinator James Check 564 Grantehester St Lexington KY 40505 beginning flying season fraught rain foul weather Now reach dog days summer Sixers have beseiged day after day torrid heat little rain temperatures over 100 degrees have made weekly flying ses sions physical test engines flyers simple relaxed outdoor activ ity us seek hobby Maybe someone needs design compressor air conditioner models Underwoods enjoyed week New England prior Nats Bar Harbor area well coast south Boston produced sightseeing delight week Nats fantastic site weather local support competition community pro vided magical interplay develop out standing Nats cooperation provided Walt Throne Pattern fliers Adam Sattler Pylon group made possibfe accommodate 100 Scale RCers thrill having couple thousand spectators ap plaud cheer Indoor Scale flights see ing 150 fine Scale models gathered static judging made long hours worthwhile twelve hour days put wife headed souvenir sales booth rewarded wonderful sales record missed Nats year missed great experi ence rushed home ready ourselves Scale Team Selection Louisville August 12 13 14th District VI can proud event E P Tom Sawyer State Parks director Rita Strasburg great help provided needs Tom Sawyer Mod eling Association grounds excellent shape Southern Indiana RC Modelers Skyliners CL group provided able help CD Dale Arvin set up excellent accom modations managed see weather enjoyable judges CL Bert Dugan Andy Sheber Lew McFarland RC judges Dave Abel John Guenther Art Arro Bill DeVerna team selected three-day compe tition Control Line Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhodes al ternate RC team includes Skip Mast Bob Underwood Steve Sauger Cliff Tacie alternate Cliff chosen team manager Dolly Wischer assis tant As mentioned prior columns held District VI meeting Thursday evening host Ramada Inn Motel Fortunately combined reception team selection members made up bulk people present great time $100 cash bar covered regret having chance meet Sixers area pleasant task occurred during meet Saturday opportunity present Jim Sears predecessor VP service award work hours time effort represented plaque Jim received Newsletters Kansas City area can look forward Indoor fun organized 106 Model Aviation Jeff Davis Sunflier put Pitta through paces RC World field Jim Wetmore tried keep video camera Shauii*4 andJeremy 7 Jeffs helpers U Lefty Walker another West Orange Sunflier Right Stuff model flvinq John Kerlo Tom Long Jeff Kerlo took first through third IRKS August Glider contest Kansas City Indoor Fliers Once month De cember through February sessions will held 3 pm 5 pm Saturdays Con tact Roger Schweder 913-648-4265 details Dave Cosby southeast Missouri comes report about Kansas City Heli copter Contest held KCRC Dave im pressed turn-out manner contest run Winners included Greg Sawyer Expert Dave Cosby Ad vanced Mark Been Beginners Dave also offers help anyone interested Heli copter work can contacted 314438-5683 using material way because has done beautiful job Because well done felt important let know minimum two months lead time required may blow due VP deadlines endI couldnt pass up piece Flypaper Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Bill Shubert editor piece identified way may assume its Little Known Facts Prop actually slang term derived full Latin word Propeller meaning breaks landing study props has going years dating back long before Wright Brothers Ancient Greeks first civilized peoples appreciate importance props discovered birds dont use much happened prop development next thousand years until early 1 900s pilot name Charles C Contact discovered props made con venient handles hand-starting aircraft en gines big innovation back days before electric starters pilots throughout world honored man saying name time engine started Early 1920s modelers discovered another new use propscutting fingers conservatives time predicted would beashort-lived fad however finger cutting has persisted 60 years has grown such widespread popularity just about modeler has tried least once Finally toward middle 20th century man could no longer figure out uses props scientists finally gave up invented jet Safe flight Bob winners KCRC Heli-Iowa igan eonta ,si copter contestVII DISTRICT REPORT KCCL News edited John Holliday comes notes trip Nats Too often hear about gripes know HQ would like know about people appreciate effort Evidently John got little late HQ staff person made point help him get set up dorm room after office closed several newsletters have gathered info about Great Race VIII unique event Sailplane cross-country attracted 23 teams representing 12 states Canada Switzerland team Ken Bates Ken Shaw Mike Mcintyre Kurt Emerling Mike Bak won SOARs event being team complete course Team time 3 hours 32 minutes Good News-Bad News Department receive pieces material asking events plugged column Prob lems space make such requests difficult fill counts As result must either selective pick unusual events greater problem occurs because often material much too late include case point will Kent Pyle Golden Valley RC Assoc provided some excellent photos material pro mote Open House Clinton MO area Newspaper articles public informa tion sheets included past years Kent really super job selling neat club project commended energy effort Unfortunately bad news because magazine dead lines material sent July could show up until now some weeks after 1983 event September ts entertained pub lic Open House range air planes flown way 1/3 scale AA Gliders Helicopters hope Kent wont angry Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Aiatant vice-President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapids IA 52402 Auocate Vice-Preaidessts Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 RusseI Knetoger 2625 C Shorowood elve Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 492a Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William ltohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St ioseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore t013 Dorsene Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132s Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frequency Coordinator PeOn Waters 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Coening 3131 437-4244 results District VIIs ef forts Scale competition major con tests summer EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY site FAI Scale Team Selection held August 12 13 14 This competition sponsored Na tional Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA picked RC Control Scale teams represent United States Paris France 1984 RC team comprised Skip Mast Royal Oak Ml flying well-known C-130 Hercules followed Bob Under wood St Louis MO Hiperbipe Steve Sauger Troy Ml new Stinson Tn- Motor Control Line team will represented Jeff Perez Lamed KS proven B-i 7 Mike Gretz Montezuma IA Zlin Akrobat Ron Sears Pontiac Ml PT-i 7 six fliers plus first alternate team chose Cliff Tacie Mt Clemens Ml Team Manager Cliff flying Spezio Tu-Holer also first al ternate RC team Ed Rhoades Cinnaminson NY flying Skyraider first alternate Control Line team should proudly noted Skip Steve Mike Ron Cliff District VII modelers Other modelers district participated Australia Graves Detroit Ml Bob Wischer Delafield WI also second alternate RC team Also Art Arro Ann Arbor Ml District VII VP Bert Dugan CIlo Ml attendance acting both static flying judges FAI Scale Team winners first second alternates standing behind two first place airplanes left right Bob Wiacher Cliff Tacie Steve Sauger Bob Under wood Skip Mast Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhoads Charlie Bauer November 1983 107 District VII modelers very successful Louisville also made very impressive showing Canadian Nats AMA Nats summer Skip Mast first Cliff Tacie second both Canadian FAI Scale Sport Scale events Canadian Control Line Scale event Ron Sears placed first Mike Wel shans Troy MI placed third AMA Nats held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts best Nats recent times superb weather super site might have among contributing factors Cliff Tacies first place win FAI Precision Scale third place finish RC Sport Scale Expert Bob Wischer placed second Precision Scale event Control Line Ron Sears placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second Sport Scale Ron Sears tied third Au stralia Graves Mike Weishans managed fifth place award three tenths point out third Another District VII entry event Dave Copeman flying ductedfan model Control Line traveled Ida Grove role AMA Safety Committee member saw seg ment flying Saturday afternoon IMAAs annual extravaganza very impressive managed very specific attention safety model airworthiness also flying procedures So attention during brief time watching three-way midair lost fa mous B29 expect news will treated appropriate specialists else trip marred slightly afternoon rain lost little Minnox camera sleep car night Sioux aty seat belt connectors sticking kidney Now heres hobby shop sign gives proper credit good old AMA Notice AMA logo bottom hobby shops Detroit area loyal AMA owner chain having served sev eral years Dis trict VP continuing serve agent AMA transactions illustrated affords local modelers unique place congregate particularly Saturday morn ings Support hobby shops gentswe need need Arkansas S Louisiana Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aocat0 Vic-PrmidenOs Sob Friedl 5512 Sciashmood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yle Or. Gariand TX 75042 Willam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak CL Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barxlesville OK 74003 6d Shearer 3416 David Dr Metaire LA 70003 Frequency Coeardinato Tom Blalveney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 MURPHY SAYS -- has no moving parts will probably break anyway jewel advice Always try plan ahead Remember wasnt raining Noah built Ark Proof wisdom pre-planning prompts compliment AMA District behalf AMA District VIII pat-onthe-back splendid job folks northeast USA District did hosting 1983 National Model Airplane Championships certainly finest Nats ever held compliment certainly valid because fine Nats have held District VIII Dallas Lake Charles Seguin own opin ion certainly valid since have person ally involved managing Nats year since 1950 since 33 years sincerely hope District VP Ed Izzo New Englanders worked him will accept hearty WELL DONE yall Thoughtful observation ee destruction crashing model airplane usually somewhere between mild Oops frantic Oh God get occasional letters old friend San Angelo TX Eldon Wilson al ways offers constructive thoughts future AMA aeromodeling Eldon writes because knows own concern just model aviation will serve communities both local national us individually Eldon feels same AMA should serve absolute maximum number members maximum number ways equally possible will always have competition flying since way improve product should also attend members directly terested competition flying Fun-Flys Fly-Ins very popular increase sure great step right direction Competition flying can intimidating thing beginner strictly sport flier Fun-Flys Fly-Ins offer timid self-conscious modeler chance bring models along just displayed proudly flying being judged Without tension competition Fun-Flys much happier affairs no going home loser Seeing value thinking Eldon Wilson suggests series state-by-state district-by-district Fly-A-Ramas organized Help remem ber has offered help Great idea above dove-tails some plan ning have tried promote AMA last 10 years Finally year Nats got start developing Nats com bined flying championship always annual convention interests en tire membership families Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters staff did notable job year getting Nats Westover AFB headed direction Baby steps sure right direc tion like idea expanded Nats demonstrations displays both commer cial special interest groups symposiums entertainment banquets picnics swap shops museum displays guest speakers just heck lot model airplane flying let us know will proud hear will try champion ideas youd like make sure Headquarters knows thinking write Vince Mankowski better still write us both because contacting someone paid administra tive staff interested contact ing contacting AMAS dedi cated volunteer about claim very thoughtful gesture National Free Flight Society arrived mail Don Hughes sent very nice letter membership card NFFS gracious gesture very wise move make us Council Types feel involved special interest groups problems Don letter membership card much appreciated appropriate since AMA association began cham pionship level Free Flight e3Os got medals trophies prove Thanks asked newsletters clubs District VIII now Ive gotta brag now coming in steady stream getting better time pat back newsletter editors Also thank personal notes often include wish could quote newsletters just isnt room Dont forget exchange other gosh sakes sure have some sort name address listed can write proud dang once awhile newsletter editor really rings bell Michael Wheat Pryor Creek RC Club did just August newsletter whole thing tongue-in-cheek points up sense humor youve gotta have happy modeler starts out First Annual Pryor Creek RC Heatstroke Sunfly Gar bage Bag Give-A-Way Quoting further During meeting clubs Contest Com mittee never really took place decided hardly anyone doing seri ous flying summer club contest order variety events bringout very serious flyer Events will include Climb Climb fastest out-of-sight declared winner Fewest Touch-and-Goes pilot getting three minutes make least number take-offs landings Duration winner makes fewest trips outhouse Other events include Dead Stick Take-Off Blind Mans Bluff Power Diver Mexican Jumping Bean Carry Inverted Transmitter Disaster Avoidance Entry fee Sunfly Used Air plane engine radio wheels etc must wrapped garbage bag will drawing garbage bags contestants draw own airplane thats tough luck Pryor Creek RC Attaboy Award will go flier brings big gest cooler full ice could miss having fun around bunch happy modeling nuts like hereby award Johnny Clemens Memorial Pat-On-The-Back Pryor Creek Okla homa RCCIub hottern you-know-what Dis trict VIII time year About shade around midnight cat fish coming up drink out birdbath Two Eds better Two hardest working unsung heros Nats year couple new108 Model Aviation found friends Ed Warren Dallas other Ed McCollough AMAs District XI Vice President have watched lot volunteer workers previous Nats never saw two guys team up much work work unglamorous type such carrying stacking sorting counting cleaning marking helping anything anyone wanted done after glory ap plause just enjoying being part something good 83 Nats pay~ got occasional cold drink course both characters ate sin fully ice cream goodies Friendlys Ice Cream Parlor after hours rea son mention super guys because big shots get glory attention no award called Super Flunky please know no Ed Warrens no Ed McColloughs Nats tables chairs boxes contest gear would have never gotten moved Super Nats would have never come off love admiration AMA dedicated volunteers Greatest event great NatsSoaring Glider Only have involved contest running can appreciate whop ping total 780 flights day indicative superlative kind meet icing-on-the-cake being presence some real pioneers model aviation Among Charlie Grant Joe Kovel Maxwell Bassett Henry Struck Sal Taibi Carl Goldberg Walt Good Leon Shulman meet dignified still further presence six past AMA presidents Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Patton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt As may know now name will AMA ballot office presi dent because own feeling feeling Nominating Committee membership should offered choice being offered choice now responsibility becomes yours cast vote ballots come out October Academy Model Aeronautics YOUR organization express yourself I club should show pride displaying club name logo ******ALL FOR NOW****** Colorado C Kansas S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ajesciete VICS#tddenss Geo Carson Box 2832 Cauper Wy Col Coo 8209 Linden Prairie villin KS 66208 Dick CrOwley 16413 8 Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ii, Mettsrts 429 Do8wood Grufoon NO 58237 Urn Rlcketon 516 5 Croudee Sioux FeIgn 50 67103 Fruqueney CooedMuter Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly Pt Deow Co 80220 Ptsoase Day 1303 761-5960 Ewning 303 7574082 Chicopee MA Nats will probably go down AMA history really fine Nats Entries up over recent years several events convention theme format well-received New England folks prepared gave District VP Ed Izzo Colonel Ayers Westover AFB Susanne Carrion Quality Inn Sales Director Chicopee Chamber Commerce Roman P0laski Pioneer Valley RC Club AMA HQ staff course 300 volunteer AMA members helped run whole affair deserve special thanks Its Reno NV 1984 Id bet sometime future Nats will return Westover AFB Chicopee MA time issue Model Aviation reaches AMA open house will also history couldnt work travel plans visit new building time hope future plans can include stopping Reston VA see National Center Aeromodeling Museum AMA Head quarters will proud justifiably have AMA member during time dramatic growth national organization Different topicbut important SAFETY new patch being developed chartered clubs Safety officers becoming evident clubs attend safety within ranks enjoying sport hobby safe sane way club has elected appointed safety officer coordinate safe practical suggestions follow youll surely want end year draws close new club officers stalled 1984 Paul Samaras Lakewood CO Jefco Fly ers suggests painting tips props contrasting bright color better visual reference Paul suggests AMA members has written manufacturers props suggest consider users products pre-paint second idea Paul newly appointed member National Safety Committee Three atta boys enthusiastic safety minded modeler behooves us make effort possible stay safe mod eling activities throughout year Casper troops have done again following report newly appointed AVP Gene Corson 1983 Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in May 28-29 1983 Third Annual Memorial Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in held Casper WY hosted Casper Airmodelers Association club tradition began year fly-in being dedicated individual hobby Rocky Mountain area pride 1983 event dedicated memo ry late Richard P Derry 1943-1 983 fly-in opened officially Saturday May 28 1000 am Civil Air Patrol Color Guard presented colors Na tional Anthem sung Fred Hildebrand President club read brief resume about Rick Derrys contributions mod el aviation minute silence observed weather perfect two days fun filled flying Temperatures 70s little wind clear skies total 31 entries 24 coming out-of-town fliers came Salt Lake City area Denver Colorado Springs other areas around Rocky Mountain area flying went smoothly everyone having good time honored have AMAs District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis tendance both days along IMAAs dis trict Vice-President Dale Alyea VicePresidents enjoyed fly-in its festivities Saturday evening informal banquet held Eagles hall main course fried chicken other dishes prepared club members wives banquet real success everyone getting chance talk show off scrapbooks other con tests recall things done during day past years entrants began second day western style breakfast field breakfast prepared Chuck Brannon November 1983 109 popular events Cajun Nationals Lafayette LA taking fuel refreshment stand Notice club logo back T-shirt K ARREN Dallas works fool head off Super Flunky Nets also flies Soaring Gliders Elec tric Power wife Karen club members assisting After breakfast flying started again 1000 am full size air planes skydivers again qualify awards entrants fly 1200 noon Sunday Peoples Choice trophy awarded Noal Hess Salt Lake City model Waco YKS-6 biplane Participants Choice awarded Olen Treanery Littleton CO second year row Olen flying Bryon Pitts put beautiful show aerobatics missed being us year would pleased have join us fun filled weekend next year District IX AMA members will electing vice-president also will vot ing AMA presidency fall will receiving information later time reason mention impor tant obligation privilege gear thinking early idea voting Watch candidate statements Model v/at/on magazine return ballots receive Let officers know support through votes Arizona fornia ii Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Assooate vice-Pesideins Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94595 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Avy. Orangenole CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenin AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rn B Box 51 Tucson AZ 65710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90309 Al Tuttle 417 Bhilani St Pukalani Maui HI 967BB Al WilliamsOn 445 Wesoby Chum Vista CA 92011 Frequency COOfliiflhtOV Hal Jackson 8286 Sanset Ave. amr Oaks CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-0003 Youll reading depth reports recently concluded National Model Plane Championships Chicopee MA Ill give None will able convey great years event Westover AFB commander bent over back wards accommodate modelers town welcomed us everywhere turned weather cooperated no rain high winds during week Qual ity Inn used headquarters literally gave us keys workshops displays symposia held atmosphere ex treme friendliness good everything good wed like put another Nats soon 1985 base com mander upon being advised hangars would make good Indoor site lights raised agreed raise also painted entire inside ceiling floor floor painted glistening white epoxy-type paint Really first class National Guard put airshow final weekend also lot military aircraft static display Thousands people came base view activ ities radio television coverage tremendous Geoff Styles really got medias attention Academy received countless dollars worth publicity sound en thused am feel best Nats Ive seen 30 years Ive attending held Council meeting following Nats few items Id like pass along As know now 1984 Nats will Reno United States also hosting FAI Control Line Championships 1984 elected hold Reno week preceding Nats Furthermore will waive entry fee Nats foreign competitors wish stay over fly Nats feel will give strong international flavor Control Line events Sanction fees contests will go $5 $10 1984 apply sanc tion before January 1 1984 will get $5 Apply early save RC Contest Board has fragmented now four boards existed separate rule-making boards now Pylon Helicopter Pattern Soaring Im currently naming people represent District X Dave Peltz will Soaring Contest Board Speaking Dave recently revealed de tails new glider hes testing new concepts has thermal detector has airspeed telemetry circuit features gyro stabilize roll axis Part research aimed making gyro sensitive enough used pitch axis also Al Tuttle AVP Hawaii reports activity slow did have visitor mainland Tony Valarioni son Perry model Al took flying field Al enjoys visitorslook him up get MauL Mike Lee AVP Phoenix says local chapter IMAA No 120 headed Ernie Prichard boasts 25 members now just love flying Quarter Scale creations fields just south Phoenix Mike goes say Central Ari zona Modelers Advisory Committee CAMAC has managed get governor Arizona declare October Model Aviation Month CAMAC formed representatives Phoenix area clubs serves central focal point modeling Phoenix October plan hold major modeling event five weekends month will run gamut fun-fly Pattern Mike goes say fly schoolyards should buzz nearby houses Besides being unsafe action gives modelers bum rap viewers opinion Theres chance AMA insurance might cover accident witnesses testify reck less flying Mike also says people very lax putting AMA numbers wing course fly competition have have lot sport fliers neglect displaying paid return visit Chapter 3 QSSA meeting Larry Jenno club presi dent invited back bunch avid builders fliers likes em big some models display looked like required balsa forest build finally made trip Salt Lake City visit club invited Intermount Silent Fliers Soaring group located Salt Lake club vice president Dick Jensen invited Dick also editor news letter Wind Dummy Dick met airport Allen McKay past president club him proceeded local restaurant met John Wilcox secretary Mike Forster club president great meal discussing various topics After meal Mike Allen drove sod farm flying site real beauty place fly drove slope site slope has two sides facing north south also happens direc tion wind usually blows really fan tastic slope site claim its best states meeting pleased see lot members another club area also show up belonged Utah State Aeromodelers USA showed great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions Jon Zeisloft member USA called heard going visit Soaring club asked bring Free Flight film Adrift Air did also showed well-received present lot old-timers cut teeth Free Flight film jogged long dormant memories spent night Dick Jensens house took airport early next morning certainly thank Dick club hospitality Dont forget support building fund drive Patches $10 lapel pins $5 Write want attend club meeting THERMALS! 110 Model Aviation pair Christen Eagles belonging Duane Williams Chuck Smith Casper rnjuai ness WLuu hits choice trophy Olean Treanery Pitts Partici pants Choice trophy Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AssaaojOO Vio.Pesegdnts Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Focasetlo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Son 58 Rn 1 Broadview MT 59018 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rivermood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatiie Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane NA 99208 Dick WickLine PD Son 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97601 chick Ynunq 29020 tnt Ann S Federal Any WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Maiv St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency coordinator Rooern SalcE 16439 SE HarE Fortland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 FLASHNW WINS NATS Well exactly far truth either Soaring four go bring back six trophies inluding Tom Brightbills fantastic win combined trophy Tom highest combined score three classes competition consider large turnout competitors Nats Soaring good conditions throughout compe tition Toms win impressive Congratulations Tom Bob Dodgson Dave Johnson Tom Nielsonwe proud represented great Soar ing area NW outdone RC types Paul Walker Kent WA flew way sec ond Precision Aerobatics Don McClave other CL entry NW took 16th Speed Chris Sackett North Burnaby BC took first Jet Speed third B Speed Congratulations Paul Dave Chris have proved quality competition area sec ond kind showing very small number contestants think what can Reno next year have turn out because talent herel Did everyone catch Nats RENO 84 Kevin Collins Strat-O-Bats said annual Power bash year includes Rubber Gliders will October 2 9 Check Key also said November 12 December 10 first two WEBS meets winter no word about Indoor times places yet Check Hawks S-OBs Seattle NorWesters Portland info Following pictures NW Region als Eugene Haystack 83 Madras news next month HAPPY FLYING NW Regionals Stunt Circle foreground two Combat circles background Speed circle asphalt right jeremy noias wnile anay vveaver gets reaayBob Oeci noiding Joe Toppers LARGE compete Randy wowed crowd Satur-plane What does see under water day unusual cartwheel landingsPerhaps remains old Haystack contests Haystack 83Haystack 83 Racing action NW Regionals Dave Green thought everything got Goodyear blimp make call NW Regionals Gary Lietzkie holding Bill Raser pre pares famous look other way taking off maneuver Haystack 83 Bob Oeck gets ready Note new channel markers antenna svelt person holding Qon Anderson long ago underwent multiple bypass surgery easier ways lose weight Haystack 83 November 1983 111 oume tunsers going preparea Tar practice NW Regionals vein nioerg runs up nis engine fins T4iU prior launch Haystack 83 Pilots lake Haystack 83 flOIPCC LUUIIOy S iIdIiSd ordFIuoIuerMvuryProc ty sort handful fly Haystack 83 Engel Pacific Hobbys neat logo tail Condor Haystack 83 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT DWHITT 176 Wall St Sta Naw York NY 100050 PROP WOBBLE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT See guy over there. squint ing models propeller Whats doing anyway Now hes turning prop bit. squinting again putting hex No no hex fact hes trying rid prop t prob lem . big problem . PROP WOBBLE YOUR props may guilty prop wob ble they robbing models forward thrust power gh thrust sometimes keep model flying - cases achieving maximum dur ation Wobble vibration can come four different areas propeller 1 One blade weighing other 2 The propeller shaft bent blade further forward other 3 The propeller shaft bent blade greater angle pitch other 4 One blade having area different area distribution hub tip before behind centerline Lets look various problems Weight Balance ultralight Indoor Duration models slight difference blade weights NOT cause prop wobble As models get heavier however smaller faster turning propellers needed out balance prop becomes problem fact such prop gas model absolutely dangerous slight crack can shatter put out eye 24 Sig Cub SRPSM Peanut Scale model propeller turning fast enough require balancing check spin prop wire sand evenly blade stops bottom An evenly balanced propeller doesnt have stop blades parallel ground - just slowly come stop NOT assume plastic ready-made propellers come balanced plastic props must checked out sanded until balance Bent Shafts Bent shafts cause prop wobble shaft can bent direction up down indicated above Case No2 side Case No 3 usually case combination both bent shaft can result bad land ing smash tree gymnasium wall prop should checked after flight such bend New Yorks BOB BENDER always brings good supply spare propeller shafts Peanuts Bostonians flying session becomes bent merely clips off replaces since believes next impossible straighten out perfect ly bent piece high grade music wire Beginners sometimes cement shaft securely propeller often hole through hub angle sources trouble also cause wobble shaft being bent Sometimes problem little everything Ive drawn prop Figure 1 above other drawings little small diameter conserve space page shows pro peller Indoor Stick model Outdoor SRPSM Note double bearing dampen vibration unwinding rubber motor Also note upper blade slanting ward lower blade slanting back dashed line centerline obviously prop cannot rotate properly through will recognize such situation hold model out front squint prop Hold model hand same time same hand pull rubber motor back bit prop doesnt flop around Now other hand turn prop vertical posi tion get fix center tip upper blade Okay Now turn prop half turn bottom blade top Does bottom blade come same place preceding blade Put few turns motor watch prop spins Watch top two tips coincide may difficult know blade ward Bend shaft let spin again Worse bent wrong way Bend again Better Keep until tips mesh Now look prop tip Fig 2 blades present nice X eye Figure 2 blade much greater angle other cockeyed ness worst wobble offender bend shaft until angle looks should also check problem side Figure 3 below shows what shaft bent side looks like blade pitch will pull way forward blade less cause such awkward rotation prop will lose thrust model will glide down As mentioned earlier problem very likely shaft bent up angle So d little time letting prop spin p squinting see blade follows other PERFECTLY -- mean perfectly Dont lazy Also re member may straight shaft loose prop hub spar angle hub spar shaft itself fault As style model becomes lighter. Indoor EZBs Novice Pennyplanes etc. off balance weight becomes very little no problem course cannot grossly out balance Bent shafts major prob lem lightweight models result ant shaking robs flying surfaces effectiveness fourth problem listed above shows up lightweight models Indoor pro pellers flexible ry good reason usually designed area front centerline behind purpose reduce speed climb model launched under high torque model would climb too quickly ceiling design factor used prop spinning fast greater area front spar causes prop blades open up increase pitch angle actually causing blades cause drag slow rotation well become less efficient element designed Indoor propellers obvious equal area distribution very important along equality blade spar flexibility So keep squinting might tough eyes good airplanes * * * * * * See next month p props lined up right ying will lot easier 112 Model Aviation 0 Fig 3 k _________________________ ___________________________________ Fig1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
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August 1 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Chicopee MA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA l-IQ avail able approximately November 15 min utes will become official after Council review next Council meeting November should noted 14 Council members attendance pres ident did vote no ties broken attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Pres ident District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman chanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birming ham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scar borough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Joyce Hager executive secretary Gisele Jack son comptroller Guests Bev Wisniewski Nats Executive Committee Betty Stream District X AVP Louise Izzo meeting brought order 900 am President chaired meet ing 1 Introductory Remarks AMA Pres ident thanked Executive Council mem bers worked volunteers during Nats noted would new FAI Control Line Team Selection Committee Speed Team Race advised need Scale Team Selection Committee told possibility running 1984 Control Line World Championships back back same site 1 984 Nats Follow ing discussion latter approved unanimously Nats Basic Entry Fee waived foreign contestants 2 Minutes April 30 Executive Council meeting accepted amended concerning use headquarters rental space favor except District XI 3 Executive VP Report Included recommendation use headquarters rental space museum purposes report concerning cost insurance Bar rera museum collection details FAI ex penses recommendation support 1983 FAI General Conference being host ed National Aeronautic Association Los Angeles motion contribute $1000 NAA AMA support approved vote 9 3 favor except Districts III V X abstained Another motion rati fy Executive Directors decision approved President Execu tive Vice-President approved 12 1 District XI dissented 4 Committee Reports Nominations Chairman Fore man reported July 31 committee meeting noting cumbents nominated vice-presidency Districts V two candidates Presidency John Grigg John Clemens two District IV Howard Crispin Charles Spear two District IX Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda noted Chuck Foreman resigning December 31 1983 election District IV replacement would fill balance unexpired term B Noise Chairman Izzo reported noise tests successfully carried out RC Aerobatic Team Selection Finals June similar tests done FAI Masters contestants 83 Nats result experiences procedures fully developed October RC World Chain pionships Pensacola C Worker Recognition Chairman McGin nis reported good Nats meeting sponsors Carl Beth Goldberg concern ing details 0ward program would use funds investment program reward approximately six people per year based AMA selection criteria recom mendations first awards unsung heroes much good behind scenes work aeromodeling expected presented 1984 Continued page 101 Four students have selected co winners Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholar ships 1982 Glen Sigafoose founder Sig Manufac turing Company lost life 1980 Pitts Special biplane crashed during air show Glen always shown great concern young modelers encouraged educational pursuits Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund established suitable memorial supported friends industry Sig Manufacturing Company Admin istration fund handled Acad emy Model Aeronautics Any student AMA member has applied AMA Scholarship automatically considered Sig Schol arship Program basis modeling per formance financial need no set number winners year further formation please write AMA HO 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Attn Joyce Hager DAVID NAULT Lynn MA received $500 assist him Mechanical Engineering major University Rhode Island David attended English High School hometown graduated top 10% class member National Honor Society During high school years worked part-time large drug store earn money university education has always concerned commun ity has made study local govern ment operates modeling experience goes back several years has long list contest wins placements As member North Shore Model Association National Indoor Model Aircraft Society accumulated much experience lightweight aircraft competition Open class fliers David able place high contests 1976 through 1982 established sev eral AMA records Pennyplane addition likes fly Control Line planes sport also enjoys Outdoor Hand-Launched Gliders LEONARD ROZAMUS Hopewell VA also received $500 assist him Continued page 101 November 1983 97 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Synopsis-Executive Council Meeting Sig Scholarships AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld bPublic Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel JeremIah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith IN WASHINGTON STATE Flying Sits Success get flying site answers question Story Tn-Cities RC Club Richland Pasco/Kennewick area State Wash ington will provide clubs working flying site project solid information shows what right approach can ac complish Rosadell Nutley Field official ly opened April 16 1983 dedica tion ceremony honored late Mrs Rosadell Nutley leading proponent Kennewick Irrigation District Mr Nutley hand accept memorial plaque thanked club honor naming new model airport wifes name Under leadership George Vargo president Tn-Cities RC Club 1983 aggressive program launched get new field petition drafted pre sented City Kennewick asking permission fly model aircraft municipal airport Vista Field state agency turned down though club good support airport manager mayor city council Mayor Donald Kuhns Ken newick greatly interested seeing club access suitable piece land recom mended preparation new petition Kennewick Irrigation District KID property located Finley An area used World War II emergency landings now under control KID being used farmer lease basis After several meetings hobby explained insurance protection national organization described clubs needs identified KID Board stated felt project merit would have no objections model airport property long accommodation could reached farmer lessee Immediate contact made farmer ciub executive liked approach agreeable model air craft activity specified section property identified club hurdle cleared farmers needs clearly understood piece land staked fencing operations com menced four-strand barbed wire fence needed fencing party held get posts ground wire strung Although face-to-face contact farmer lessee order stray legal pathways club maintained constant contact county KID led interesting development club wanted sublease land would have necessary file short plat stipulated professional survey legal filing However farmer would grant easement le gality required would contract tween farmer club chosen route because cooperation lessee made possible $5 per year fee five acres Much physical labor needed funds raised pay supplies club members willing Local busi nesses responded well appeals cash total $450 contributed addi tion local utility company donated old telephone poles used parking areas several cable reels used picnic tables Work parties started field prepara tion included removal sage brush grading parking area runway site layout would include small control building seen photo 3/4 mile barbed wire strung keep cattle out humans Ground breaking March 12 1983 high level enthusiasm project made possible dedication held April 16 although very first plane took off paved runway April 9 1983 clubs lucky enough have wheeler-dealer Tn-Cities Club no exception Frank Hirsch known sales acquisition ability able contract preparation work gravelling paving 40 x 300-ft runway 10 x 100-ft pit area total price improvement came under $5000 Because unselfish ef forts hard work Frank given honor being first person fly off new runway club owes him great deal freely acknowledge Flyover space no problem make easier beginner pilots club cleared graded 125 feet overrun space end runway takes care short landings also roll-offs full five-year sublease sup port KID club has invested much time money effort new field Mr Nutley buddy box assisted Al Nichols first spectator make flight new airport Tn-Cities RC Club planned ahead applied tax-exempt status Wash ington State some time ago credit position saving large amounts materials bought field because did have pay state sales tax tax-exem Pt status also allowed inform local businesses donations could written off made outside support little easier ob tain club presently working through local attorney file application taxexemption federal level help financing member ship assessment approved club amounted $100 per membership distinction necessary between member membership because family member ships gave immediate buy ing power New members required pay $100 fee joining new Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation Mr Nutley receives memorial plaque club president George Vargo Bob Parazin looks general view Rosadell Nutley Field showing main runway pit area Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 ELECTION TIME Once again time has rolled around annual election officers time office President VP District VP District V VP District IX special election will held VP District IV due quite special circumstancethe resig nation Chuck Foreman effective Decem ber 31 due some very pressing business problems certainly going miss Chuck next year wish him very best business venture elections very important future AMA course quite important nominees Select man feel will best job AMA vote vote will have direct influence out come regardless candidates select delay returning ballot same day receive Make sure voice heard counted takes less time thing right explain did wrong fellow PAl SOARING WC seem 4-year win/lose cycle event 1977 gave us Skip Miller Soaring World Champion 1979 US team members faltered 1981 saw Dwight Holley regain title US 1983 again year though sent three very competitive fliers represent us Mark Smith best placed team member finishing respectable 7th place overall Alex Bower next best 19th place Don Edberg worst luck finish ing high 30s after breaking airplanes first two rounds situation virtu ally impossible recover lesson learned need adequate preparation Given lots lead time tend procrastinate Given short lead time tend toward getting right situation resolving pre paredness Perhaps can aid situation delaying team selection finals date near actual World Championship meet perhaps within 90 120 days time departure meet way can sure final team will ready having just recently flown aircraft team trials late team trial concept can have some very gross logistics problems providing selected team manager some big headaches FAI aspir ants regardless events fly drop line team selection repre sentative let him know feel about concept 1983 NATSCHICOPEE MASS best Nats ever Maybe best yetl Certainly Nats well attended well received resulting fewest problems Nats recent tory Cant say biggest being sur passed Dayton OH Nats 1976 Indoor site touted early having problems turned out best ever Although 60-foot ceiling height Air Force gone out make useable floor cleaned painted glistening epoxy paint determined wiring hanging lights too old withstand flexing involved pull ing lights up ceiling rewired 85 lights pulled up folks ultimate cooperation Helicopter has normal entry 15-20 85 turn out compete Horace Hagen obviously hands full running event managed get flights com pleted two days allotted Free Flight admittedly less best sites its events Homer Smith crew did usual fine job managing heard competitor lodged pro test because someone planted tree distinctly taller others reached out caught model pro testor given stout rope told go climb tree Control Line near pertect site very near main entrance flying area therefore becoming showcase spec tators entered Monday chief timer speed circle drafted innocent bystander assist timing Formula 40 Speed Two flights later look face worth million bucks discovered AMA President drafted stayed timed bunch flightsit funl Combat went quite smoothly thanks mainly efforts Bud Bodzioch well-qualified crew course flying Combat dodging badger holes ground can rather interesting RC Soaring largest entry major category Nats Picture trying run contest 255 entries Gene Shel key crew proved utilizing proper advance planning can done successfully first day alone put up 780 flights saw 11 airplanes air point surely record Only full cooperation contestants could have made work hat off con testants workers both NATS CONVENTION roaring success exactly well received did take advantage various demonstrations displays con vention concept sort trial balloon see well received idea would learned will apply knowledge next convention thing certainwe need better publicize schedule various activities will turn create interest convention concept does seem idea time has come OTHER NATS HIGHLIGHTS Nats gathering place people renew old friendships make new acquaint ances generally enjoy model aircraft least Nats outstanding point view meeting new people New Maxwell Bassett name out dis tant annals hobby Model viation magazine two months ago started rather complete story him timely cause Nats year deed great honor pleasure meet talk him still greater honor to present him certificate indicating induction AMA Hall Fame Joe Kovel too name model ing past becomes identifiable associated Charles H Grant great K-G Free Flight models early 30s Both Charles H Grant Joe Kovel Nats meet speak two gentlemen zenith great est Nats have ever attended NATS 1984 August 5 through 12 next year will find Nats Reno NV Control Line RC Aerobatics Pylon Scale events will held Stead Airport about 10 miles north Reno Free Flight will dry lake imme diately east Stead Airport site will rival Free Flight site US Six miles west Stead another lake bed planned Soaring activitites middle lake bed never goes quite dry mile half dry lake bed sur rounding water hole certainly ought make critical modeler happy 1985 up grabs have favorite location Nats write VP let him know Send copy Headquarters Nats Executive Committeethey have accept site before Executive Council OKs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday evening Nats held annual meeting prescribed laws discussed lots subjects ranging ne RC frequencies new headquarters building possibility oh nol future dues increase set mind easeno dues change 1984 Still have realistic consider what might occur beyond 1984 Again discussion turned subject carrying discount house advertisements Model Aviation magazine Two considerations must recognized 1We cannot refuse carry ads unless ready face legal suit restriction trade 2These same ads considered some ser vice membership allow modeler stretch hobby dollar Either way like K-Mart supermarkets discount selling stay Talking ProudTalking Progress *****LAkJLkJkAJkkiAkAiiAkAAkk November 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Hey kids lets talk safety minute. Carl Maroney AMA insurance expert says 1983 claims far involve flier sticking finger prop starting engine large size nylon plastic dark-colored prop can disas trous hard see running wont slow down after chopping severely Carl urges everybody preach using stick heavy gloves start engine An other important official AMA however claims isnt starting part causes problem claims needle valves made too close props todays modern big engines victim slashed care lessly reaching needle valve Until manufacturers begin help resolve di lemma thing can carry bottle white liquid paint stuff use erase typing paper mark tip prop white Liquid Paper paint dries instantly shows up good prop churning word fliers Keep fingersout props kids. Charles Logg Bernardsville NJ writes Can have list AMA Chartered Clubs New jersey Can highlight Soaring ones know address rubberband-powered clubs NJ Im sending Charles / 4 important husband wife team flying Control Line Scale 83 Nats Mike Doris Gretz Montezuma IA shown Fairchild Trainer Mike won 1st 78 Lake Charles Nats 2nd Lin coln 79 placed high year Doris pits husbandthats wins much Mr Mrs Australia Fran Graves Detroit Ml standing friend Jeffrey Perez holding Control Line Scale plane Jeff won 1st FAI CL Scale 83 Nats 8th world Kiev last year Fran Australia have happily married 17 years Have ever heard IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Associa tion group responsible adult RC fli ers enjoy making large scale model air planes powering larger usual engines very safety conscious have developed strict rules flying Last week held annual bash Ida Grove Iowa Darlo Brisighella Oak Creek WI holding popular Starduster II model plane Darlo leaders IMAA group very safety oriented Don Godfrey Binghamton NY organization presi dent Les Hard editor fine mag azine Dario Don Les together others have brought IMAA long way short time three have appointed Advisory Board AMA Safety Coin m ittee way have delicate subject bring up hope nobody gets mad about 1983 Nats Massachusetts quite successful Occasionally over past three years rumblings have heardthe Nats entry fees too high fliers participate Some people simply cannot afford enter fly other hand may mis taken Maybe entry fee important Question Would people have tended Nats flown entry fees lower have feeling about want fill out enclosed poll mail poll responses will forwarded Nats Executive Committee makes annual recommendation AMA Executive Council Now time respond questionnaire Fill out mail Would lesser entry fee made up fliers Didpeople stay home because could afford en try fee Nobody clairvoyant Nobody mind reader have opinioncome forward now heard promised Helen Olsen St Louis MO would recommend family plan Nats officials con sideration 2nd 3rd members same family get reduced rate enter Nats Does make sense Currently fee $35 basic $3 FF event $5 extra CL event CL Precision Aerobatics $1 2 After $35 basic fee RC event $12 repeat poll reply will warded proper Nats officials have opinion mail NATS POLL Entry Fee too high doesnt matter entry fee less II would have gone year II agree Helen Olsen feel should Family P1 entry fee Et ft YES NO YES NO What Entry Fee recommend what Family Plan recommend Its AMA Nats Sign name address AMA number MAIL TO Jim McNeill 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 100 Model Aviation II Pictured happy family Remi deLapparent flew Paris France par ticipate 83 Nats Remis twin boys did great Xavier captured FIRST Sr Hand Launch Glider Bruno got FIRST Sr A-2 Glider Remi commercial pilot Air France Airlines took 7 10 mm come Massachusetts Europe entire family liad great time 83 Nationals Shown Valerie Marielle Papa Remi Xavier Bruno Mama Danielle behind pretty girl far right Cora Stevick Mars PA Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Renewal Time Again. October time year AMAS gigantic mass mailing takes place Thats notices regarding membership renewal following year mailed along ballots AMA annual election year cause reached all-time high over 87000 members mailing bigger ever should noted mailings made within four five day period sent First Class best surance delivery can time available before ballot mailing dead line November 25 Its huge effort costly has proved necessary through years order assure receipt maximum number members despite hun dreds address changes per month maximum potential voting response Unfortunately minority percentage 1525% members typically vote though thousands usually renew member ship voting AMAs Grand Opening. time members read great event will have held famous names will have attended shared celebration weeks before big effort underway display models related materials possible Well over hun dred models hung trees suspended roof structure Adding interest fact trees models rotate breeze air conditioning ducts shapes sizes models seen tiniest rub ber-powered Peanut Scale models larg est RC sailpianes age range models display go back 20s right up present Its awesome spectacular representation aeromodeling Pilots Pensacola. 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics scheduled October 10 through 15 Pensacola FL least 30 countries participating Chinese team however pulled out due politicsthey objected South African entry would have first time Chinese compete category world championships Aeromodeling world scene sub ject politics because teams fi nancially supported governments subject passport controls Thus no matter modelers themselves politic ally inclined sad fact sub ject whims governments Fortunately countries have affected Pensacola event blessed big entry including South America press time big contest offing stage set great competition Sig Scholarships Cant page 97 College William Mary Leonard earned 417 grade point average Hopewell High School named National Merit Scholar recognized Virginia Council Higher Education Excelling debating chess earned letters both tapped National Honor Society Beta Society 1981 Virginia Gover nors School Gifted science social studies awards given him high school Other activities included French club chess team student government captain Battle Brains team local TV quiz program still found time earn money education taking job McDonalds Restaurant also worked part-time Appomatox Library aide started modeling age 10 working way through plastic kits Free Flight Con trol Line 15 flying Radio Con trolled aircraft has active club member helping contests demon strations also worked club news letter current model aviation interests Scale Soaring Supplementing work William Mary gives guitar lessons coaches other students chemistry Two weekends month returns Hopewell works town library also finds time fly friends Mid-Virginia R/C Club THOMAS SZYMKOWSKI graduate Thornton Township High School received $500 help him Thornton Community College South Holland IL Tom top 7% class 616 plans pursue Engineering degree college senior year made National Honor Society won letter basketball also member Spanish club enjoying sports including baseball tennis captained Parks Board basketball team two years local league member AMA several years Tom accumulated wins RC Pattern mov ing up Novice Advanced flying midwest contests several states also did lot work promote model avia tion working several shows greater Chicago area really enjoys sport has made dedicated effort show others what constructive fun can gained model aviation greatest achievement up 1980 fourth place Pattern events Nats held Ohio says sport stay because has very im portant part life plans spend two years Thornton Community College apply ad mission either Purdue University Illinois NORMAN TIMBS JR awarded $500 has sent California Polytechnic State University majoring chanical Engineering Norman lives Northridge CA graduated Granada Hills High School 387 average has impressive list high school awards including scholastic athletic woodshop horticul tural president school High Fliers Club selected Honor Roll received two first place awards science projects enjoys manythings including bicycling YMCA membership played basket ball other sports model sailboats includ ing own designs kites designed two-meter sailplane flew TwoMeter World Cup keen photographer has several photos published variety magazines Norman has deeply involved model aviation 10 years has worked closely father projects greatest achievements October 1981 set four new AMA national records RC Sailpianes reaching altitude 3000 feet future years Norm would like qualify US FAI-F3B team fly international event congratulate winners wish well educational endeavors Academy Sig Manufacturing proud assist young men Exec Council Mtg Cant pg 97 D Safety no committee re port subject discussed later meeting based memo chairman Don Lowe concerning large models Noting chairman extremely busy considerable travel approved unani mously Jim McNeill chairman Lowe stay committee Presi dent also appointed Paul Samaras com m ittee E Safety Code Discussion Under woods suggestions clarification Control Line criteria air shows showed need better definition what de sired further considered next meeting F Film Chairman Byrne noted need new film based safety illustrate good perhaps bad practices general support concepts idea recommended further development 5 New Contest Boards Following dis cussion motion presented April 30 Council Meeting approved 12 1 District Xl dissenting replace current RC Contest Board four separate RC Boards Soaring Aerobatics Racing Helicopters effective January 11984 6 Contest Board Procedures need revision noted assure timely rule book publication possibility mak ing next rule book effective 1985 stead 1984 proposed make avail able 6-9 months advance instead 3-6 months late subject deferred next Council meeting give time consideration clarify Council vs Contest Board jurisdiction concerning pro cedural changes 7 Future Nats Sites possibility returning Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 3-4 years noted possibility Michigan site another Oklahoma also return Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago possibilities explored further 8 Museum Guidelines Brodersen advised Continued page 102 November 1983 101 Flying SitesCont page 98 funds going field improvements need ed approved club has adverse effect new enrollments fact just opposite has happened now club has new field Membership has already lumped 80 low 50 1982 So much argu ment people will spend moneythey will have sufficient reason can see positive benefits coming back What did Tn-Cities RC Club helped get field well way becoming model airport best tradition planned approach charted course under good leadership used tools dis posal including AMA book Getting Keeping Flying Sites used softsell meetings civic county people did get mad quit earlier flying site lost first requests turned down Above listened agen cies could help profited what heard April 16 1983 big day Members Nutley family came Seattle Radio TV coverage Exec Council Mtg Cont pg 107 meeting Detroit Art Institute offi cer resulting Acquisition Guidelines booklet given AMA Museum Cur ator need define AMA Museums status within AMA noted fur ther discussion come future meeting 9 Sanction Fees Following discussion need approved 12 1 District V dissenting increase sanction fees $5 $10 except Record Trials effective January 1 1984 also directed income additional fees would credit ed Competition Services Department improvement sanction services 10 Sanction Classification problem distance separation between AA AAA meets discussed no action taken noted problem working out between adjacent District contest coordinators Vice Presidents 11 FAI Proposals/RepresentatiOn Fol lowing discussion typically short notice involved learning about new proposals agreed consensus submit uS pro posal next meeting future propos als submitted year time nual FAI Bureau meeting spring approval Bureau publication soon possible thereafter preferably May 1 least six months notice avail able countries before voting nual December FAI meeting Noting need consistency continuity US representation FAI Grigg recommended current delegate George Buso continuing service official voting delegate appointment ap proved 9 4 Districts III V VIII X dis sented 12 IMAA Safety report AMA Safety committee member Don Lowe discussed need specific recom mendations noted agreed terrific An interview club presi dent aired day long radio station brought people out field see what going Other AMA mem bers chartered clubs Walla Walla Zillah invited came boost both numbers spirits Tn-Cities club half hour demonstra tion flights made buddy box ar rangement allowed non-flying members crowd try hand Radio Con trol very first flight after dedication made Mr Nutley under guidance Al Nichols Mr Nutley praised club its hard work industry especially pleased club chose say thank Kennewick Irrigation District naming field after late wife has club earned self lovely field work mem bers did neighbors press radio TV has made wonderful contribution local understanding model avia tion model aviators can Kennewick can hometown too Geoffrey Styles grateful thanks Wu ChinTnCities RC materials used story Pete Swift photographs Lowes report should sent IMAA presi dent Don Godfrey Brodersen should attend August IMAA annual meet ob serve behalf Council McNeill adadvised expected convene Safety Committee prior end Sep tem ber 13 Site Owner Newsletter Underwood noted intent discuss subject AMA PR Director Geoff Styles Council consideration next meeting 14 Day Memberships Following discussion recommendation against proposal approd October 82 Coun cil meeting AMA insurance broker approved 11 1 District III dissenting Exec VP abstaining rescind type membership 15 Consent Agenda Proposal pos sibility having non-controversial agenda items adopted single motion means expediting Council business proposed future meetings note such item receiving objection would transfer usual discussion debate agenda 16 Heavy Model Insurance noting insurance models over 55 pounds might available higher cost conflict AMAs Safety Code noted agreed consensus no action di rection would taken until AMA Safety Committee makes its recommendations con cerning IMAA safety guidelines models heavier 55 pounds 17 Grand Opening Budget budget unanimously approved including extra contingency allowance provide decora tions refreshments travel lodging Council members September 24-25 weekend 18 Museum Curator Budget unanimously approved compensate Curator rate $5000 per year contracted consultant basis year year also up $5000 per year museum expenses budgeted 19 Council Meeting Expense Allowance approved 9 3 V X dissenting VII abstaining car rental reimbursable bus taxi other commerical trans portation available timely basis car rental can serve three Council members up amount com mercial transportation cost 20 FAI Budget Allocation Grigg ap pointed committee chaired Izzo cluding Brodersen Underwood Brown Worth study subject presented Grigg Brodersen report next meeting 21 Self-Injury Report Headquarters insurance company reports discussed conclusion recommenda tions should relate realistically cause effect headquarters sugges tions first considered AMA Safety Commitee andlor Executive Council 22 AMA Cargo Vehicle clarified consensus Executive Director has authority sell expeditious sale recommended 23 FAI Award Expenses agreed unanimously travel expenses Dick Weber winner FAIs Penaud Award approved him attend FAI General Conference Los Angeles September order receive award person noted received award holding FAI records simultaneously else 24 Financial Services proposal banking institution offer financial services including loans no risk AMA ap proved further discussion next meeting 25 Airfoil Tournament Program proposal initiate promotional program based variations model design concept approved consideration next meeting 26 Personality Interviews specific proposal taping interviews noted Brodersen presented next meet ing 27 Awards Superior Service Award approved presentation AMA Grand Opening publicity withheld until afterward 28 Next Meeting November 5/6 ap proved Reston VA 8 2 vote Connecticut S Maine achonetto Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Hollistont MA 01746 Ajacciate Vics-Prenidants Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Osenas Folnom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 tton Krafft P0 Boo 1828 73 Heritage Lo. OuxburV MA 02332 Al NOnotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 000 Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Coordinaooe George Wilson 318 Fisher 50. Waloole MA 02181 Its best Nationals thats ever held quote made times during after 1983 Nationals held 102 Model Aviation Westover Air Force Base extremely pleased attendance help furnished members District would unfair name individuals groups helped make Nats success am sure would Omit someone contri buted therefore say general Thanks everyone can proud results work time put endeavor pleased attendance 1000 contestants approximately 3000 model ing enthusiasts Estimates show Saturdays Sundays attendance over 40000 people discussions Col Ayers both military Chamber Com merce very pleased have hosted Nats have expressed desire host Nats again therefore will campaigning see can return Nats 1985 time announced Nats would held Westover article placed PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pi lots Assoc newsletter addressed concern possible lack sufficient circles test area facility quite pleased receive following letter Wynn Paul Secretary/Treasurer PAMPA members PAMPA wish thank efforts helping Control Line fliers obtain superb site Westover 1983 Nationals Both official practice sites probably finest Ive seen since 1971 understand instru mental keeping end runway Precision Aerobatics circles located certainly needed circles view fact site Philadelphia has lost next years World Champion ships think Westover would great place provided sufficient lodging available Once again thanks work consideration Control Line fliers 1983 Nationals Thursday during Nats week held District meeting time suggested following two activities considered 1 hold symposium-type District meeting spring 1984 2 Organ ize hold regional championships Dis trict would include events held Nats Both well received intend pursue will holding meeting latter part October time will soliciting help area clubs organ ize activities suggestions help will welcome During meeting presented Hall Fame Award Maxwell Bassett origi nator gas-powered model aircraft always idols pleasure meet him personally attendance meeting another idol mineCarl Gold berg Goldberg Models recall building Goldberg Indoor Stick called years ago presented Award Excellence Pioneer Valley Radio Control Club donated field test site installed large hospitality tent members out force helping possible way awarded Superior Service Award Roman Polaski president Pioneer Valley RC Club countless hours work make sure theeventshad proper manpower District entrants Nats several members placed high competi tion pleasure placing fourth Expert Stand-Off Scale well achieving highest flight points Scale conclusion Nats Execu tive Council Nominating Committee met nominated seek another term Vice President District I accepted little disappointed no other nom inees campaigning office can fun last time somewhat tied up bus iness commitments unable put forth effort required Thanks again District Dis trict II contributors making 1983 Nats best ever Flying Near Airports Careful New Jettey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 AMacato VicePrsielsnta Pete Bancyni 260S eroadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drescy 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Feequeccy Coordiea5v George Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS An East Coast Nats has much part life during past several years am sort numb point now great dream has really come true Others will cover spectacle issue much greater detail could within limited space far greater photographic skill nothing else however must now thank District II members con tributed much success 1983 Nats Westover AFB Chicopee MA wonderful people responded magnificently appeals support could devote entire column months months nothing acclaiming virtues heaping praise well-deserved modelers break down several well-defined highly regarded groups dues-paying AMA members Parish wit 1 came work 2 came watch 3 came both credit thesefoiks three groups spell su-p-p-o-r-tI Thats what asked thats what got! could cite name scores District Two-ers would doubt re sult inadvertent omission deserving supporters THE WAY WE WERE Westover AFB cover Nats objectively overbearing personal pride have decided share observations two Long Island modelers Anton Tony Ker chenko VP Long Island Flying Eagles Jim Bocckinfuso Exec Dir club quoted part fine club newsletter Eagles Nest As Tony saw can imagine over 1000 contestants flying form model aircraft date gathered place coupled hot sunny weather smooth paved runways youll get some idea what taking place Westover Air Base past week reported over 700 RC Soaring flights took place day during Soaring event guess saw flying day have seen couple years AMA Headquarters set up Quality Inn entire motel taken up sponsors films information centers sou venir shops just about everything else has model aviation entire courtyard taken up Scale models being judged time Over 145 models entered simply beautiful Once field able wander about will Because tre mendous size air field things really spread out guess least mile walk CL Combat area RC Pylon area crowds large very easy walk up flight lines get close look action CL Combat great Most guys come 15 20 planes leave very few piece Almost flight wound up mid-air collision would just pull engine off stick another plane ready another heat Great action times spectators CL Stunt things have really changed flying large ships55-60 wings 45-size engines Next stop CL Scale Scale ships beautiful P-38s B-25s Zeros P-47s rest RC Pylon difficult see simply because safety factor got good look models pits caught few heats models fly entire race knife-edge attitude really move As said hard see races what did see fast exciting course could go on have say Scale true interest planted myself right runway watched over 300 Scale flights What saw model jets flying well over 100 mph Rossi 81 ducted fans B-17 bomber over 10 wing kinds bi planes triplanes Cap 20s 21s war planes just about everything else two exceptional flights really got feet Byron P-Si did four-point rolls 50 feet over deck day sight model superb sound 24 4-bladed prop hard describe spoke owner pilot plane friendly anyone could model finished two weeks prior Nats running last looked scoreboard biggest thrill Jimmy myself would say specta tors come late Sunday morning about F-S Phantom jet 7 fuselage twin-ducted jets spectacular scale detail model has ever built rivet detail ship seemed hard believe anybody would risk flying model Well everyone watched Mr Tom Cook owner builder started engines taxied out runway took off As plane rotated retracts employed climbed up out sight ship did full power split S after coming out clouds well over 100 November 1983 103 mph 7 long jet did slow roll less 10 over deckl People cheering absolutely amazed landing next perfect right down em ployment drag chute help slow down roll-out can honestly say highlight modeling career Jims view first Nationals Ive ever attended head still buzzing activity saw trip car 31/2 hours During three days met modelers almost state country very friendly interesting give idea just big contest 1200 officially registered participants opening day Sunday probably other people registering during week Most people several airplanes plane made least four flights contestants entered several categories So can see quite few planes flying during week 270 contestants just flying gliders flew over 2000 flights Thats com petition 87 contestants entered Helicopters own Wally Rodriguez Ron Diabola among com petition tough over 300 flights just Helicopters figures everything else also unbelievable Everywhere looked saw planes air LETS HANG IN THERE have another East Coast Nats 1 986 whenever lets keep foot door Westover AFB accomplish propose ginning 1984 hold Northeast Regional Meet continue year until again able have Nats Westover came out winner year regards both military Chicopee Chamber Commerce lets keep en thusiastic acceptance alive through annual repetition kind thing shall push Will help GEORGE WOOD WOODY CLAPP AMA 35491 1940-1983 District II particular aviation general lost dedicated air man fine gentleman July 22 1983 crash Woody Clapps full-scale Sopwith Triplane near home Allegany NY profound condolences Mrs Carolyn aapp Woodys host friends including es pecially fellow modelers Southern Tier Radio Society believe fol lowing message Mrs Clapp repro duced entirety STARS-DUST newsletter Woodys club elo quently expresses grief us feel deep sadness duty report Woody Clapp passed away Fri day July 22 1983 died crash involv ing full-scale Sopwith Triplane came home work conditions per fect flying readied Triplane fly ing Taking off soon flying usual outstanding skill inexplicably engine sputtered coughed Flames erupted engine-cockpit area Tri plane ship immediately fell sky totally destroyed will no attempt eulogize evaluate time receive newsletter knew Woody well better did family friends ac quaintances STARS Im sure experi encing emotions feelings far beyond words describe could written time Goodbye Woody well miss you could have realized Remem brances Mrs Carolyn Clapp MAD VII seventh Model Aviation Day New York proclaimed Mayor Ed Koch marked August 6 1983 largest display ever model aircraft three-block area Rockefeller Plaza mid town New York City site upon peri meter skating rink presided over celebrated statue Prometheus seen national television Christmas season tree-lighting ceremonies August area major point interest vacationers parts USA MAD days consequently always great value hobby/sport model aviation PR point view Back home visitors folks local prominence such position better appre ciate needs eg flying site appeals modelers having experienced MAD presentation highlights its main theme safety wholesomeness aeromodeling JOHN KANAKOS AMA 52975 1913-1 983 As close District II report honor bid farewell friend credit sense word hobby aeromodeling like John have deep faith its worthiness people share unselfishly Ohn nsylvania Vignra III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice-Praidenta Joe Siben 36980 Volley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 irancte Pluharty 504 21st St Vienna Wv 26101 Corky Hail man S 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1S883 Frequsecy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Poarun CL Cincinnati OH 46239 Phone 513 542-4406 Sorry about last months report lack 36-hour days nine-day weeks finally caught up hope went Nats enjoyed yourselves VPS opinion best Nats last decade mosphere between categories events cordial interest cooperation work crew under Roman Polaski took can attitude toward anything asked Air Force Colonel Ayers top airmen line cooperative people Ive ever worked An example attitude generator quit RC Scale Site B went over try get started again airman simply watch off-duty came up after seeing problem said Ill get another within 10 minutes another generator hooked up runningand airman simply disap peared crowd spectators incident examples what made Nats special owe special thanks Colonel Ayers commanding officer Westover Air Force Base AMA Dis another John left us sunny morning Saturday August 6 1983 after having flown landed safely tethered RC Helicopter Model Aviation Day celebration Rockefeller Plaza John Star Performer upon occasion enough also arranged club Long Island Hover Lovers support event filling display tables dozens well-executed Helicopter models Life ended John Kanakos sunny morning among friends engaged promoting beloved model avia tion loving wife Fay family will miss fine gentleman away field profound sympathiesand thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKEDI trict AVP Ed Izzo great time District Ill Frequency Coordinator Jim Bearden sends following lists com mon carrier licenses District Ill adja cent states use Keep mind licensees necessarily active transmitters inclusion list doesnt necessarily mean cant used area Jim notes far has able determine new frequencies interference-free District III time Adjacent State Frequencies rict Ill TX 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 County Tompkins Duchess Rensselaer Suffolk Jefferson Onondaga B roome New York Rockcastle Grayson Jefferson Boyd Franklin Atlantic Salem Morris Cumberland Cape May Cherry Hill St Joseph2 Madison1 Marion1 NEW YORK No TX & 72OOMHz 1 02 1 34 1 421 542 94 1 50 2 58 1 62 2 78 1 86 KENTUCKY 1 1AO 1 1 A2 3 2 14 1 70 1 114 1 1 46 NEW JERSEY 1 1 30 1 1 42 1 1 42 1 1 46 1 1 54 1 162 INDIANA 1 O4t 1 08 1 20 1 64 MICHIGAN Grand/Traverse 1 1 04 Kent21 041AO MARYLAND Anne Arundel 11 42 PrInce Georges 21 46t 1 62 104 Model Aviation joh fl\ MdIAt 98 County Hamilton Butler Anyone out has encountered problems solutions let Jim know can share information rest district AMA District III Frequency Information OHIO TX No TX & 7200MHz 2 1 08 1 98 14 2 06 2 10 1 14 2 18 1 22 4 46 1 78 1 94 Cuyahoga 15 4 02 1 18 2 22 1 24 2 32 1 50 154 1 58 1 70 190 1 64 202 1 42 1 46 150 3 62 150 242 2 46 2 50 1500 1420 1120 1100 1060 Erie1 Summit8 Portage1 Medlna6 Morrow1 Trumbull1 PIke1 Montgomery 1 AShtabula 1 PhIladelphIa 9 ColumbIa Monroe Schuyklll FranklIn Erie Lackawanna 1 LehIgh1 PENNSYLVANIA 3 06 1 58 1 86 2 88 2 96 1 1 36 1 1 42 2 1 54 1 74 6 1 54 2 62 1 64 1 68 1 70 1 58 1 98 WEST VIRGINIA Campbell11 14 OhIo11 86 following Pittsburgh ARCS should selfexplanatory AMA members District Ill Subject District III Seminar Trim Talk Pattern Flying Demo cordially invited join other members District Ill buffet ban quet Holiday Inn Weirton WVRt 22 Three Springs Drive Saturday Octo ber 29 700 pm District Ill seminar will led District VP Dave Brown AVP Gene Shelkey discussion matters concerning District AMA will focal point question answer session addition Dave will present Trim Talk very informative RC flier Sunday 30th invited meet ARCS flying field just 20 min utes Motor Inn open flying Pattern flying demo Dave Brown Dave will help trim out ship like well give tips contest flying Gene Shelkey Miles Reed Mark Radcliff will demonstrate special flying techniques well Bring plane open flying 1000 am till noon 300 pm until dusk Motel accommodations have ar ranged group basis Single @ $2800 double @ $3500 per night secure room call 304 7235522 ask AMA Group Rate Accommodations Looking forward seeing Jerry Fink ARCS Secretary412 5618944 Dont confuse Pittsburgh seminar Salt Fork District Meeting far know still being planned February Delaware C Delrict ColumIrm land C North Carolina IVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 AMA Council has accepted resig nation will place Howard Crispin Charlie Spear years election ballot Both individuals dedicated advancement AMA both have Council meetings very aware what has going District IV past five years Its going tough choice decide should represent remaining two years unex Cand3pired term would like take opportu Wayna Abernathy 9205upper Marlboro MO 20870 nity thank other district vice-presidents Bob Chenwine 205 Tioron d NawOort News VA 23808and members Council accepting Howard Criopin 811 Beaclwood Charlotteovilla VA 22901recommendations successors represent V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wlmingtorr 08 19809District IV John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Fallo Church VA 22042 e always agreed some Charlee Spear 283 Holly Lane Moclcsvlle NC 27028other vice-presidents ideas some FrequencyCocadlasesorprojects endorsed isnt name Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr. PavetteviSa NC 28301of game put forth ideas Phone Evening 9191 488-8988 believe idea right AMA try convince others right least end results collective thinking 14 dedicated individuals giving time improve protect sport love very much hobby has good have felt least could sure would around others en joy work within AMA protect advance feel very strongly other members Council feel way also dont always agree working hobby Support themgive ideas will appreciate column month probably hardest have ever write regret withdraw acceptance run election AMA President have also resign Vice-President resignation will effective December 31 1983 Below copy letter gave John Grigg Nominating Committee meeting held during Nats regretful decisions have ever make letter will explain Whats Happening District IV Rowan Aerornodelers Salisbury NC low picture sent Ralph Corelle copy ultralight landed clubs field Dear John regret must send letter resignation VP District IV withdraw acceptance run elec tion AMA President As Vice-President District IV have served five years capacity have thoroughly enjoyed minute hope have made some small contribution progress AMA during time next two half years will spending time outside United States some projects com pany dont feel would fair AMA members District IV con tinue VP will posi tion represent Council meetings make club visits would like suggest have Howard Crispin AVPs Dis trict IV complete term office balance 1983 making date resig nation August 31 1983 possible will continue VP until December 31 1983 time must have election appoint someone fill bal ance term Since election year some District VPs would too dificult add District IV ballot place Charlie Spear Howard Crispin candidates finish out term office 1984-85 sincerely hope Council members District IV understand reasons resignation purely because business obligations can attend did foresee year ago would happen As know have said times dont have time job right should get out let someone else John good luck election bid another term President AMA will support 100% believe best man job Til next monthDave still have couple columns write dont stop communicating Keep regrets newsletters coming least until Chuck December O5O November 1983 105 Modelers Northern Virginia Maryland might keep eyes open stolen RC model Andrew Benjamin 301 Roosevelt Ct NE Vienna VA 22180 Circus Hobbies Acro Knight stolen car front house has Rhom retracts ST G60 blue head Du-Bro MuffLAire muffler finished K&B Dark Blue Superpoxy yellow trim canopy aluminumcolored spinner modified have wing flaps receiver Futaba C-7 five 5T25 516 servos installed belly wing tips scraped up Watch stangers flying fieldsor some might want sell plane Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 0 Tenrestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12001 8790550 Associate Vica-Prsodwsts Greg Doe Rn 4 166 Pony Dr. Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 JosephMicalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 70 Fifth So Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35t21 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd No 32 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Lurry Welth 5975 Wanerty Dr Jackson Ms 39206 Prequancy coordinator Burnis Fields 1096 Onrarlo Sc Jackoonoslie FL 32206 Phone Day 19041 388-8662 missed 1983 Nats missed good missed years Nats however0 little bit Nats given him after fact Juan Romero Pattern flier Fort Lauderdale FL didnt get go Nats secretary Carolyn McFerren called few weeks after Nats asked get Juan Nats hat next day Nats hat patch way Juans promotion party has transferred Tampa will general manager Marriott Hotel As August Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Melbourne FL has eight contests keeping Carl Wolfe club CD very busy other CDs can top number Tommy Friedman North Fulton Flying Circus club Atlanta GA area featured article RC hobbies August 1983 issue Robb Report magazine connoisseurs Its good article Worth looking up Orlando FL mid-August tried visit Kissimmee Valley Model Club RCACF club West Orange Sunfliers Club couldnt find first two visited Sunfliers spent some time RC World RC World Lee Painter Bill Sharpe president vice president broke ground sun shelter control tower field should finished well advance Tangerine fact construction should have started new road tennis courts swimming pool condos L1BVIU muon Sbuuumss g Texas college designed canard its maiden flight ed looped flew inverted first flight An excellent show Columbus/Ft Benning RC Flyers have new field decided have Grand Opening October 2 celebrate want public know everyone including TV press invited Illinois ana C Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 3141 487-1957 Aasocoata Vice-Presadesits Loren Hot W643 Hiti Brook Quincy IL 6301 William Kd4-. 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFartend 3404 Keithohire Way Lexington KY 40503 Raymond Meyers PG Box 243 Srnirhville MD 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Universicy City MO 63132 William 0 Snacley PG Boo 2B1Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Son 72 Varna ILGi 375 Pregnancy coordinator James Check 564 Grantehester St Lexington KY 40505 beginning flying season fraught rain foul weather Now reach dog days summer Sixers have beseiged day after day torrid heat little rain temperatures over 100 degrees have made weekly flying ses sions physical test engines flyers simple relaxed outdoor activ ity us seek hobby Maybe someone needs design compressor air conditioner models Underwoods enjoyed week New England prior Nats Bar Harbor area well coast south Boston produced sightseeing delight week Nats fantastic site weather local support competition community pro vided magical interplay develop out standing Nats cooperation provided Walt Throne Pattern fliers Adam Sattler Pylon group made possibfe accommodate 100 Scale RCers thrill having couple thousand spectators ap plaud cheer Indoor Scale flights see ing 150 fine Scale models gathered static judging made long hours worthwhile twelve hour days put wife headed souvenir sales booth rewarded wonderful sales record missed Nats year missed great experi ence rushed home ready ourselves Scale Team Selection Louisville August 12 13 14th District VI can proud event E P Tom Sawyer State Parks director Rita Strasburg great help provided needs Tom Sawyer Mod eling Association grounds excellent shape Southern Indiana RC Modelers Skyliners CL group provided able help CD Dale Arvin set up excellent accom modations managed see weather enjoyable judges CL Bert Dugan Andy Sheber Lew McFarland RC judges Dave Abel John Guenther Art Arro Bill DeVerna team selected three-day compe tition Control Line Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhodes al ternate RC team includes Skip Mast Bob Underwood Steve Sauger Cliff Tacie alternate Cliff chosen team manager Dolly Wischer assis tant As mentioned prior columns held District VI meeting Thursday evening host Ramada Inn Motel Fortunately combined reception team selection members made up bulk people present great time $100 cash bar covered regret having chance meet Sixers area pleasant task occurred during meet Saturday opportunity present Jim Sears predecessor VP service award work hours time effort represented plaque Jim received Newsletters Kansas City area can look forward Indoor fun organized 106 Model Aviation Jeff Davis Sunflier put Pitta through paces RC World field Jim Wetmore tried keep video camera Shauii*4 andJeremy 7 Jeffs helpers U Lefty Walker another West Orange Sunflier Right Stuff model flvinq John Kerlo Tom Long Jeff Kerlo took first through third IRKS August Glider contest Kansas City Indoor Fliers Once month De cember through February sessions will held 3 pm 5 pm Saturdays Con tact Roger Schweder 913-648-4265 details Dave Cosby southeast Missouri comes report about Kansas City Heli copter Contest held KCRC Dave im pressed turn-out manner contest run Winners included Greg Sawyer Expert Dave Cosby Ad vanced Mark Been Beginners Dave also offers help anyone interested Heli copter work can contacted 314438-5683 using material way because has done beautiful job Because well done felt important let know minimum two months lead time required may blow due VP deadlines endI couldnt pass up piece Flypaper Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Bill Shubert editor piece identified way may assume its Little Known Facts Prop actually slang term derived full Latin word Propeller meaning breaks landing study props has going years dating back long before Wright Brothers Ancient Greeks first civilized peoples appreciate importance props discovered birds dont use much happened prop development next thousand years until early 1 900s pilot name Charles C Contact discovered props made con venient handles hand-starting aircraft en gines big innovation back days before electric starters pilots throughout world honored man saying name time engine started Early 1920s modelers discovered another new use propscutting fingers conservatives time predicted would beashort-lived fad however finger cutting has persisted 60 years has grown such widespread popularity just about modeler has tried least once Finally toward middle 20th century man could no longer figure out uses props scientists finally gave up invented jet Safe flight Bob winners KCRC Heli-Iowa igan eonta ,si copter contestVII DISTRICT REPORT KCCL News edited John Holliday comes notes trip Nats Too often hear about gripes know HQ would like know about people appreciate effort Evidently John got little late HQ staff person made point help him get set up dorm room after office closed several newsletters have gathered info about Great Race VIII unique event Sailplane cross-country attracted 23 teams representing 12 states Canada Switzerland team Ken Bates Ken Shaw Mike Mcintyre Kurt Emerling Mike Bak won SOARs event being team complete course Team time 3 hours 32 minutes Good News-Bad News Department receive pieces material asking events plugged column Prob lems space make such requests difficult fill counts As result must either selective pick unusual events greater problem occurs because often material much too late include case point will Kent Pyle Golden Valley RC Assoc provided some excellent photos material pro mote Open House Clinton MO area Newspaper articles public informa tion sheets included past years Kent really super job selling neat club project commended energy effort Unfortunately bad news because magazine dead lines material sent July could show up until now some weeks after 1983 event September ts entertained pub lic Open House range air planes flown way 1/3 scale AA Gliders Helicopters hope Kent wont angry Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Aiatant vice-President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapids IA 52402 Auocate Vice-Preaidessts Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 RusseI Knetoger 2625 C Shorowood elve Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 492a Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William ltohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St ioseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore t013 Dorsene Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132s Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frequency Coordinator PeOn Waters 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Coening 3131 437-4244 results District VIIs ef forts Scale competition major con tests summer EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY site FAI Scale Team Selection held August 12 13 14 This competition sponsored Na tional Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA picked RC Control Scale teams represent United States Paris France 1984 RC team comprised Skip Mast Royal Oak Ml flying well-known C-130 Hercules followed Bob Under wood St Louis MO Hiperbipe Steve Sauger Troy Ml new Stinson Tn- Motor Control Line team will represented Jeff Perez Lamed KS proven B-i 7 Mike Gretz Montezuma IA Zlin Akrobat Ron Sears Pontiac Ml PT-i 7 six fliers plus first alternate team chose Cliff Tacie Mt Clemens Ml Team Manager Cliff flying Spezio Tu-Holer also first al ternate RC team Ed Rhoades Cinnaminson NY flying Skyraider first alternate Control Line team should proudly noted Skip Steve Mike Ron Cliff District VII modelers Other modelers district participated Australia Graves Detroit Ml Bob Wischer Delafield WI also second alternate RC team Also Art Arro Ann Arbor Ml District VII VP Bert Dugan CIlo Ml attendance acting both static flying judges FAI Scale Team winners first second alternates standing behind two first place airplanes left right Bob Wiacher Cliff Tacie Steve Sauger Bob Under wood Skip Mast Jeff Perez Mike Gretz Ron Sears Ed Rhoads Charlie Bauer November 1983 107 District VII modelers very successful Louisville also made very impressive showing Canadian Nats AMA Nats summer Skip Mast first Cliff Tacie second both Canadian FAI Scale Sport Scale events Canadian Control Line Scale event Ron Sears placed first Mike Wel shans Troy MI placed third AMA Nats held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts best Nats recent times superb weather super site might have among contributing factors Cliff Tacies first place win FAI Precision Scale third place finish RC Sport Scale Expert Bob Wischer placed second Precision Scale event Control Line Ron Sears placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second FAI Scale Mike Gretz placed second Sport Scale Ron Sears tied third Au stralia Graves Mike Weishans managed fifth place award three tenths point out third Another District VII entry event Dave Copeman flying ductedfan model Control Line traveled Ida Grove role AMA Safety Committee member saw seg ment flying Saturday afternoon IMAAs annual extravaganza very impressive managed very specific attention safety model airworthiness also flying procedures So attention during brief time watching three-way midair lost fa mous B29 expect news will treated appropriate specialists else trip marred slightly afternoon rain lost little Minnox camera sleep car night Sioux aty seat belt connectors sticking kidney Now heres hobby shop sign gives proper credit good old AMA Notice AMA logo bottom hobby shops Detroit area loyal AMA owner chain having served sev eral years Dis trict VP continuing serve agent AMA transactions illustrated affords local modelers unique place congregate particularly Saturday morn ings Support hobby shops gentswe need need Arkansas S Louisiana Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aocat0 Vic-PrmidenOs Sob Friedl 5512 Sciashmood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yle Or. Gariand TX 75042 Willam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak CL Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barxlesville OK 74003 6d Shearer 3416 David Dr Metaire LA 70003 Frequency Coeardinato Tom Blalveney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 MURPHY SAYS -- has no moving parts will probably break anyway jewel advice Always try plan ahead Remember wasnt raining Noah built Ark Proof wisdom pre-planning prompts compliment AMA District behalf AMA District VIII pat-onthe-back splendid job folks northeast USA District did hosting 1983 National Model Airplane Championships certainly finest Nats ever held compliment certainly valid because fine Nats have held District VIII Dallas Lake Charles Seguin own opin ion certainly valid since have person ally involved managing Nats year since 1950 since 33 years sincerely hope District VP Ed Izzo New Englanders worked him will accept hearty WELL DONE yall Thoughtful observation ee destruction crashing model airplane usually somewhere between mild Oops frantic Oh God get occasional letters old friend San Angelo TX Eldon Wilson al ways offers constructive thoughts future AMA aeromodeling Eldon writes because knows own concern just model aviation will serve communities both local national us individually Eldon feels same AMA should serve absolute maximum number members maximum number ways equally possible will always have competition flying since way improve product should also attend members directly terested competition flying Fun-Flys Fly-Ins very popular increase sure great step right direction Competition flying can intimidating thing beginner strictly sport flier Fun-Flys Fly-Ins offer timid self-conscious modeler chance bring models along just displayed proudly flying being judged Without tension competition Fun-Flys much happier affairs no going home loser Seeing value thinking Eldon Wilson suggests series state-by-state district-by-district Fly-A-Ramas organized Help remem ber has offered help Great idea above dove-tails some plan ning have tried promote AMA last 10 years Finally year Nats got start developing Nats com bined flying championship always annual convention interests en tire membership families Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters staff did notable job year getting Nats Westover AFB headed direction Baby steps sure right direc tion like idea expanded Nats demonstrations displays both commer cial special interest groups symposiums entertainment banquets picnics swap shops museum displays guest speakers just heck lot model airplane flying let us know will proud hear will try champion ideas youd like make sure Headquarters knows thinking write Vince Mankowski better still write us both because contacting someone paid administra tive staff interested contact ing contacting AMAS dedi cated volunteer about claim very thoughtful gesture National Free Flight Society arrived mail Don Hughes sent very nice letter membership card NFFS gracious gesture very wise move make us Council Types feel involved special interest groups problems Don letter membership card much appreciated appropriate since AMA association began cham pionship level Free Flight e3Os got medals trophies prove Thanks asked newsletters clubs District VIII now Ive gotta brag now coming in steady stream getting better time pat back newsletter editors Also thank personal notes often include wish could quote newsletters just isnt room Dont forget exchange other gosh sakes sure have some sort name address listed can write proud dang once awhile newsletter editor really rings bell Michael Wheat Pryor Creek RC Club did just August newsletter whole thing tongue-in-cheek points up sense humor youve gotta have happy modeler starts out First Annual Pryor Creek RC Heatstroke Sunfly Gar bage Bag Give-A-Way Quoting further During meeting clubs Contest Com mittee never really took place decided hardly anyone doing seri ous flying summer club contest order variety events bringout very serious flyer Events will include Climb Climb fastest out-of-sight declared winner Fewest Touch-and-Goes pilot getting three minutes make least number take-offs landings Duration winner makes fewest trips outhouse Other events include Dead Stick Take-Off Blind Mans Bluff Power Diver Mexican Jumping Bean Carry Inverted Transmitter Disaster Avoidance Entry fee Sunfly Used Air plane engine radio wheels etc must wrapped garbage bag will drawing garbage bags contestants draw own airplane thats tough luck Pryor Creek RC Attaboy Award will go flier brings big gest cooler full ice could miss having fun around bunch happy modeling nuts like hereby award Johnny Clemens Memorial Pat-On-The-Back Pryor Creek Okla homa RCCIub hottern you-know-what Dis trict VIII time year About shade around midnight cat fish coming up drink out birdbath Two Eds better Two hardest working unsung heros Nats year couple new108 Model Aviation found friends Ed Warren Dallas other Ed McCollough AMAs District XI Vice President have watched lot volunteer workers previous Nats never saw two guys team up much work work unglamorous type such carrying stacking sorting counting cleaning marking helping anything anyone wanted done after glory ap plause just enjoying being part something good 83 Nats pay~ got occasional cold drink course both characters ate sin fully ice cream goodies Friendlys Ice Cream Parlor after hours rea son mention super guys because big shots get glory attention no award called Super Flunky please know no Ed Warrens no Ed McColloughs Nats tables chairs boxes contest gear would have never gotten moved Super Nats would have never come off love admiration AMA dedicated volunteers Greatest event great NatsSoaring Glider Only have involved contest running can appreciate whop ping total 780 flights day indicative superlative kind meet icing-on-the-cake being presence some real pioneers model aviation Among Charlie Grant Joe Kovel Maxwell Bassett Henry Struck Sal Taibi Carl Goldberg Walt Good Leon Shulman meet dignified still further presence six past AMA presidents Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Patton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt As may know now name will AMA ballot office presi dent because own feeling feeling Nominating Committee membership should offered choice being offered choice now responsibility becomes yours cast vote ballots come out October Academy Model Aeronautics YOUR organization express yourself I club should show pride displaying club name logo ******ALL FOR NOW****** Colorado C Kansas S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Ajesciete VICS#tddenss Geo Carson Box 2832 Cauper Wy Col Coo 8209 Linden Prairie villin KS 66208 Dick CrOwley 16413 8 Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ii, Mettsrts 429 Do8wood Grufoon NO 58237 Urn Rlcketon 516 5 Croudee Sioux FeIgn 50 67103 Fruqueney CooedMuter Sid Gates 2380 5 HOlly Pt Deow Co 80220 Ptsoase Day 1303 761-5960 Ewning 303 7574082 Chicopee MA Nats will probably go down AMA history really fine Nats Entries up over recent years several events convention theme format well-received New England folks prepared gave District VP Ed Izzo Colonel Ayers Westover AFB Susanne Carrion Quality Inn Sales Director Chicopee Chamber Commerce Roman P0laski Pioneer Valley RC Club AMA HQ staff course 300 volunteer AMA members helped run whole affair deserve special thanks Its Reno NV 1984 Id bet sometime future Nats will return Westover AFB Chicopee MA time issue Model Aviation reaches AMA open house will also history couldnt work travel plans visit new building time hope future plans can include stopping Reston VA see National Center Aeromodeling Museum AMA Head quarters will proud justifiably have AMA member during time dramatic growth national organization Different topicbut important SAFETY new patch being developed chartered clubs Safety officers becoming evident clubs attend safety within ranks enjoying sport hobby safe sane way club has elected appointed safety officer coordinate safe practical suggestions follow youll surely want end year draws close new club officers stalled 1984 Paul Samaras Lakewood CO Jefco Fly ers suggests painting tips props contrasting bright color better visual reference Paul suggests AMA members has written manufacturers props suggest consider users products pre-paint second idea Paul newly appointed member National Safety Committee Three atta boys enthusiastic safety minded modeler behooves us make effort possible stay safe mod eling activities throughout year Casper troops have done again following report newly appointed AVP Gene Corson 1983 Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in May 28-29 1983 Third Annual Memorial Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-in held Casper WY hosted Casper Airmodelers Association club tradition began year fly-in being dedicated individual hobby Rocky Mountain area pride 1983 event dedicated memo ry late Richard P Derry 1943-1 983 fly-in opened officially Saturday May 28 1000 am Civil Air Patrol Color Guard presented colors Na tional Anthem sung Fred Hildebrand President club read brief resume about Rick Derrys contributions mod el aviation minute silence observed weather perfect two days fun filled flying Temperatures 70s little wind clear skies total 31 entries 24 coming out-of-town fliers came Salt Lake City area Denver Colorado Springs other areas around Rocky Mountain area flying went smoothly everyone having good time honored have AMAs District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis tendance both days along IMAAs dis trict Vice-President Dale Alyea VicePresidents enjoyed fly-in its festivities Saturday evening informal banquet held Eagles hall main course fried chicken other dishes prepared club members wives banquet real success everyone getting chance talk show off scrapbooks other con tests recall things done during day past years entrants began second day western style breakfast field breakfast prepared Chuck Brannon November 1983 109 popular events Cajun Nationals Lafayette LA taking fuel refreshment stand Notice club logo back T-shirt K ARREN Dallas works fool head off Super Flunky Nets also flies Soaring Gliders Elec tric Power wife Karen club members assisting After breakfast flying started again 1000 am full size air planes skydivers again qualify awards entrants fly 1200 noon Sunday Peoples Choice trophy awarded Noal Hess Salt Lake City model Waco YKS-6 biplane Participants Choice awarded Olen Treanery Littleton CO second year row Olen flying Bryon Pitts put beautiful show aerobatics missed being us year would pleased have join us fun filled weekend next year District IX AMA members will electing vice-president also will vot ing AMA presidency fall will receiving information later time reason mention impor tant obligation privilege gear thinking early idea voting Watch candidate statements Model v/at/on magazine return ballots receive Let officers know support through votes Arizona fornia ii Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Assooate vice-Pesideins Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94595 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Avy. Orangenole CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenin AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds Rn B Box 51 Tucson AZ 65710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90309 Al Tuttle 417 Bhilani St Pukalani Maui HI 967BB Al WilliamsOn 445 Wesoby Chum Vista CA 92011 Frequency COOfliiflhtOV Hal Jackson 8286 Sanset Ave. amr Oaks CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-0003 Youll reading depth reports recently concluded National Model Plane Championships Chicopee MA Ill give None will able convey great years event Westover AFB commander bent over back wards accommodate modelers town welcomed us everywhere turned weather cooperated no rain high winds during week Qual ity Inn used headquarters literally gave us keys workshops displays symposia held atmosphere ex treme friendliness good everything good wed like put another Nats soon 1985 base com mander upon being advised hangars would make good Indoor site lights raised agreed raise also painted entire inside ceiling floor floor painted glistening white epoxy-type paint Really first class National Guard put airshow final weekend also lot military aircraft static display Thousands people came base view activ ities radio television coverage tremendous Geoff Styles really got medias attention Academy received countless dollars worth publicity sound en thused am feel best Nats Ive seen 30 years Ive attending held Council meeting following Nats few items Id like pass along As know now 1984 Nats will Reno United States also hosting FAI Control Line Championships 1984 elected hold Reno week preceding Nats Furthermore will waive entry fee Nats foreign competitors wish stay over fly Nats feel will give strong international flavor Control Line events Sanction fees contests will go $5 $10 1984 apply sanc tion before January 1 1984 will get $5 Apply early save RC Contest Board has fragmented now four boards existed separate rule-making boards now Pylon Helicopter Pattern Soaring Im currently naming people represent District X Dave Peltz will Soaring Contest Board Speaking Dave recently revealed de tails new glider hes testing new concepts has thermal detector has airspeed telemetry circuit features gyro stabilize roll axis Part research aimed making gyro sensitive enough used pitch axis also Al Tuttle AVP Hawaii reports activity slow did have visitor mainland Tony Valarioni son Perry model Al took flying field Al enjoys visitorslook him up get MauL Mike Lee AVP Phoenix says local chapter IMAA No 120 headed Ernie Prichard boasts 25 members now just love flying Quarter Scale creations fields just south Phoenix Mike goes say Central Ari zona Modelers Advisory Committee CAMAC has managed get governor Arizona declare October Model Aviation Month CAMAC formed representatives Phoenix area clubs serves central focal point modeling Phoenix October plan hold major modeling event five weekends month will run gamut fun-fly Pattern Mike goes say fly schoolyards should buzz nearby houses Besides being unsafe action gives modelers bum rap viewers opinion Theres chance AMA insurance might cover accident witnesses testify reck less flying Mike also says people very lax putting AMA numbers wing course fly competition have have lot sport fliers neglect displaying paid return visit Chapter 3 QSSA meeting Larry Jenno club presi dent invited back bunch avid builders fliers likes em big some models display looked like required balsa forest build finally made trip Salt Lake City visit club invited Intermount Silent Fliers Soaring group located Salt Lake club vice president Dick Jensen invited Dick also editor news letter Wind Dummy Dick met airport Allen McKay past president club him proceeded local restaurant met John Wilcox secretary Mike Forster club president great meal discussing various topics After meal Mike Allen drove sod farm flying site real beauty place fly drove slope site slope has two sides facing north south also happens direc tion wind usually blows really fan tastic slope site claim its best states meeting pleased see lot members another club area also show up belonged Utah State Aeromodelers USA showed great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions Jon Zeisloft member USA called heard going visit Soaring club asked bring Free Flight film Adrift Air did also showed well-received present lot old-timers cut teeth Free Flight film jogged long dormant memories spent night Dick Jensens house took airport early next morning certainly thank Dick club hospitality Dont forget support building fund drive Patches $10 lapel pins $5 Write want attend club meeting THERMALS! 110 Model Aviation pair Christen Eagles belonging Duane Williams Chuck Smith Casper rnjuai ness WLuu hits choice trophy Olean Treanery Pitts Partici pants Choice trophy Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AssaaojOO Vio.Pesegdnts Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Focasetlo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Son 58 Rn 1 Broadview MT 59018 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rivermood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatiie Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane NA 99208 Dick WickLine PD Son 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97601 chick Ynunq 29020 tnt Ann S Federal Any WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Maiv St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency coordinator Rooern SalcE 16439 SE HarE Fortland OR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 FLASHNW WINS NATS Well exactly far truth either Soaring four go bring back six trophies inluding Tom Brightbills fantastic win combined trophy Tom highest combined score three classes competition consider large turnout competitors Nats Soaring good conditions throughout compe tition Toms win impressive Congratulations Tom Bob Dodgson Dave Johnson Tom Nielsonwe proud represented great Soar ing area NW outdone RC types Paul Walker Kent WA flew way sec ond Precision Aerobatics Don McClave other CL entry NW took 16th Speed Chris Sackett North Burnaby BC took first Jet Speed third B Speed Congratulations Paul Dave Chris have proved quality competition area sec ond kind showing very small number contestants think what can Reno next year have turn out because talent herel Did everyone catch Nats RENO 84 Kevin Collins Strat-O-Bats said annual Power bash year includes Rubber Gliders will October 2 9 Check Key also said November 12 December 10 first two WEBS meets winter no word about Indoor times places yet Check Hawks S-OBs Seattle NorWesters Portland info Following pictures NW Region als Eugene Haystack 83 Madras news next month HAPPY FLYING NW Regionals Stunt Circle foreground two Combat circles background Speed circle asphalt right jeremy noias wnile anay vveaver gets reaayBob Oeci noiding Joe Toppers LARGE compete Randy wowed crowd Satur-plane What does see under water day unusual cartwheel landingsPerhaps remains old Haystack contests Haystack 83Haystack 83 Racing action NW Regionals Dave Green thought everything got Goodyear blimp make call NW Regionals Gary Lietzkie holding Bill Raser pre pares famous look other way taking off maneuver Haystack 83 Bob Oeck gets ready Note new channel markers antenna svelt person holding Qon Anderson long ago underwent multiple bypass surgery easier ways lose weight Haystack 83 November 1983 111 oume tunsers going preparea Tar practice NW Regionals vein nioerg runs up nis engine fins T4iU prior launch Haystack 83 Pilots lake Haystack 83 flOIPCC LUUIIOy S iIdIiSd ordFIuoIuerMvuryProc ty sort handful fly Haystack 83 Engel Pacific Hobbys neat logo tail Condor Haystack 83 JUIJIO Box FLIGHT DWHITT 176 Wall St Sta Naw York NY 100050 PROP WOBBLE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT See guy over there. squint ing models propeller Whats doing anyway Now hes turning prop bit. squinting again putting hex No no hex fact hes trying rid prop t prob lem . big problem . PROP WOBBLE YOUR props may guilty prop wob ble they robbing models forward thrust power gh thrust sometimes keep model flying - cases achieving maximum dur ation Wobble vibration can come four different areas propeller 1 One blade weighing other 2 The propeller shaft bent blade further forward other 3 The propeller shaft bent blade greater angle pitch other 4 One blade having area different area distribution hub tip before behind centerline Lets look various problems Weight Balance ultralight Indoor Duration models slight difference blade weights NOT cause prop wobble As models get heavier however smaller faster turning propellers needed out balance prop becomes problem fact such prop gas model absolutely dangerous slight crack can shatter put out eye 24 Sig Cub SRPSM Peanut Scale model propeller turning fast enough require balancing check spin prop wire sand evenly blade stops bottom An evenly balanced propeller doesnt have stop blades parallel ground - just slowly come stop NOT assume plastic ready-made propellers come balanced plastic props must checked out sanded until balance Bent Shafts Bent shafts cause prop wobble shaft can bent direction up down indicated above Case No2 side Case No 3 usually case combination both bent shaft can result bad land ing smash tree gymnasium wall prop should checked after flight such bend New Yorks BOB BENDER always brings good supply spare propeller shafts Peanuts Bostonians flying session becomes bent merely clips off replaces since believes next impossible straighten out perfect ly bent piece high grade music wire Beginners sometimes cement shaft securely propeller often hole through hub angle sources trouble also cause wobble shaft being bent Sometimes problem little everything Ive drawn prop Figure 1 above other drawings little small diameter conserve space page shows pro peller Indoor Stick model Outdoor SRPSM Note double bearing dampen vibration unwinding rubber motor Also note upper blade slanting ward lower blade slanting back dashed line centerline obviously prop cannot rotate properly through will recognize such situation hold model out front squint prop Hold model hand same time same hand pull rubber motor back bit prop doesnt flop around Now other hand turn prop vertical posi tion get fix center tip upper blade Okay Now turn prop half turn bottom blade top Does bottom blade come same place preceding blade Put few turns motor watch prop spins Watch top two tips coincide may difficult know blade ward Bend shaft let spin again Worse bent wrong way Bend again Better Keep until tips mesh Now look prop tip Fig 2 blades present nice X eye Figure 2 blade much greater angle other cockeyed ness worst wobble offender bend shaft until angle looks should also check problem side Figure 3 below shows what shaft bent side looks like blade pitch will pull way forward blade less cause such awkward rotation prop will lose thrust model will glide down As mentioned earlier problem very likely shaft bent up angle So d little time letting prop spin p squinting see blade follows other PERFECTLY -- mean perfectly Dont lazy Also re member may straight shaft loose prop hub spar angle hub spar shaft itself fault As style model becomes lighter. Indoor EZBs Novice Pennyplanes etc. off balance weight becomes very little no problem course cannot grossly out balance Bent shafts major prob lem lightweight models result ant shaking robs flying surfaces effectiveness fourth problem listed above shows up lightweight models Indoor pro pellers flexible ry good reason usually designed area front centerline behind purpose reduce speed climb model launched under high torque model would climb too quickly ceiling design factor used prop spinning fast greater area front spar causes prop blades open up increase pitch angle actually causing blades cause drag slow rotation well become less efficient element designed Indoor propellers obvious equal area distribution very important along equality blade spar flexibility So keep squinting might tough eyes good airplanes * * * * * * See next month p props lined up right ying will lot easier 112 Model Aviation 0 Fig 3 k _________________________ ___________________________________ Fig1