L Public Relations An As important years Academys history comes close good time look some events 1983 some plans 1984 Perhaps biggest public relations mem ory 1983 opening National Center Aeromodeling After almost 50 years life growth Academy means member have its own office building museum library visi tors center giant step forward mile stone remarkable significance can tell no fear contradiction member non-member has visited new building past several months has delighted some cases almost overwhelmed design neatness building collection models memorabilia person company made contribution project owed debt gratitude modelers have yet send contribution tax deduc tible help dump mortgage urge write check today mail 1983 Nats great success ways Perhaps lasting effect having modelers families converge Chicopee MA Westover AFB will overall publicity model aviation model aviators received sport should better known New England now perhaps ever known before Thanks efforts generated interest sport can count good public image remaining minds New Englanders long time Flying site success stories have com ing year Yes know some clubs have lost sites due noise complaints clubs have granted per mission fly public private property November issue Model Aviation story Tn-Cities RC Club Washington State got new field Conservation District property type story being repeated areas such Raleigh NC Aeromasters have just gained flying field former landfill site AMA has lot experience lot materials can assist club starts go after flying fieldjust Update contact us give us chance work services membership buys you should take advantage needed encourage building Scale models AMA introduced new national award year call National Scale Award major trade show aircraft judged Best Scale independent local judges will winner nice trophy being awarded owner plane region al winners will eligible enter Nation al Scale Award Contest National Scale Trophy will presented overall win ner Judging will done non-AMA per sonnel like have good positive public image club going after community sup port almost vital good working re lationship developed prior re quest favored treatment clubs have conducted mall shows major shopping centers result have gained new members received assistance either public private sources flying field problem developed mind pro posed Model Av/at/onSeptember 1983 National Mall Show Day developed 1984 response chartered clubs around country has very encour aging Several clubs already have plans mall show early part 1984 dates al ready fixed calendar no prob lem suggested program clubs can go ahead thing though dates may coincidethat lux ury can have volunteer arrangement Other clubs have very strong endorsement idea have sent clubs package information suggested press release can used Continued page 703 December 1983 99 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Club Patches Emblems Needed Above shown previously donated dis play AMA Museum still amount fraction over 1700 AMA char tered clubs dont see yours photo dont know has received AMA send club can properly represented AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF S S 0 Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek 5O General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith lam JOHNNYCLEMENS AMA-18 Dallas TX am presently serv ing AMA District VIII Vice President am asking vote next AMA President would like know am writing message myself thoughts come deep within qualifications deep well-doc umented AMA history president AMA eight years 1971 through 1978 greatest growth period AMA has ever enjoyed 46 years being AMA member have held AMA office expect SecretaryTreasurer Representing United States rose 1st Vice President FAI-CIAM world aeromodeling Most today cessful AMA programs originally planned president 1971 brought new era AMA Council named New Momentum again time same kind enthusiastic leadership Mo mentum need look forward toward new goals membership 100000 well within reach Weve gotta go after could own control own permanent flying site facility supporting championship events world invitationals yet beginning tap healthy field corpor ate support involvement would pro vide much needed funds positive public relations leadership model aviation can integrate nations educational systems offer todays young people excit ing education expanded goals would legacy better future country maximum membership effective ness need expand encourage fun social side AMA modeling Compe tition flying already well-established generates its own momentum have constant need upgrade flying safety rules better serve us Special Inter est Groups should encouraged guiding us AMA could provide program project guidance chartered clubs schools communities should constantly im proving dignity recognition re minding world aeromodeling truth seedbed aviation space development biggest aims should toward careful conservative spending dues money gain maximum fun value dues avoid threat dues increases 60 years active modeling have given experience phases modeling sportFree Flight Control Line Radio Control years officership have given administrative skills wisdom am older kids AMA years Continued page 104 JOHN C GRIGG Lockport NY incumbent candidate re-election office President AMA Johns past rec ord verifies strong supporter average modeler well highly competitve member credited bringing stability governing body sponsoring three-year term elected officers ap pointed Chairman very successful RC Frequency Committee created needed new contest boards fought very suc cessful East Coast Nats generally im proved benefits average modeler need continued strong leadership During John Griggs administration AMA has grown just over 76000 members well over 86000 John will work toward greater growth promoting youth aspects hobby vastly improved insurance program coverage both individuals chartered clubs acquired additional new frequencies Radio Control flying implemented revolving site concept Nats provide better opportunity members parts country attend participate provided great improvements overall membership services benefits John Grigg active modeler having participated Free Flight years ago Control Line Radio Control events presently active RC Soaring powered flight John Grigg fully supported hobby AMA President wife Joan may have met Nationals trade shows re-elected office John Grigg will work toward establishing viable youth pro gram through local schools 4-H clubs scouts own chartered clubs will work ward further improving efficiency Headquarters operation through better com puter services simplified operating proce dures aimed holding line costs thereby minimizing need future dues adjustment Most importantly will continue responsive member questions concerns knows member ship AMA gives reason exist John Grigg presents sincere honest image required leadership position AMA sincerely ask vote re-elect John Grigg President AMA Vice President-District ED IZZO Holliston MA seeking re election VP District I would like recount accomplishments last two years state areas hope work good District AMA Aggressively represented constituents Council Meetings regard financial ex penditures Academy desires special interest groups Chairman Noise Committee established parameters necessary reduce noise levels have identified proper instrumentation well way toward establishing noise limits Academy hope continue work effort Last least succeeded obtain ing National Championships District first time history Academy Nats held Dis trict hope establish annual modeling symposium conducted clubs of-our District Also working toward establishing Regional Championship District cover ing categories modeling urge vote feel efforts plans coincident beliefs large turnout will tell have backing District members Thank support Vice President-District IV HOWARD CRISPIN JR AMA 568 Charlottesville VA seeks vote Vice President AMA District IV Academy now has fine new building house Headquarters staff records aeromodeling museum does make Academy what Academy people people member ship much effort needs expended conducting affairs national level same time greater need satisfy aims desires growth Academy District local levels important members Dis trict IV elect Vice President dividual familiar District its activi ties needs Howard such person has active national District state local levels competitor Contest Di rector judge officer groups levels Howard has also active Associ ate Vice President during terms present Vice President As AVP other conditions Howard has occasion work Headquar ters staff members Executive Council has attended numerous Council meetings both observer partici pant thoroughly familiar way things supposed operate back ground Howard can represent mem bers District carrying out desires members within National framework Let us work together make District IV active enjoyable scene future model aeronautics CHARLES SPEAR Mocksville NC seeking election first term Vice President representing District IV al ready know Charlie years dedication modeling AMA Continued age 104 100 Model AViation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS National President Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 6316314 KREMER PRIZE normally like avoid writing about fullscale aviation column because ARE model aviation organization IS model aircraft magazine However just could pass up item involves man got start model aviation Dr Paul MacCready will recall him designer aircraft won first Kremer prize completing one-mile closed circuit course man-powered aircraft went design aircraft crossed English Channel using man-power designed solar-powered aircraft rose new heights accomplishments Now new Kremer prize20000 pounds sterling first person com plete one-mile closed circuit course 3 minutes less aircraft powered on-board electrics competitors prize allowed 10 minutes energy storage Yep Dr MacCready did again time using two electric motors series power third act onboard generator Unique inventive usu al picture below depicts latest air craft successful September flight about 21/2 minutes MORE ELECTRIC spent very enjoyable period KRC group Hatfield PA past August Electric-powered fly-in see Electrics impressed become meet no formal competition drew entrants over northeast US Florida Canada Electric stay Models meet-ranged floater type Sailplanes over highly maneuverable little 05-powered jobs Most impressive little WASP designed Jim Zaremsky did very snappy inside outside square loops tight axial rolls anything else might expect aileronlelevator equipped ship have tried Electrics yet owe yourself go watch some newer equipment fly better yet give try yourself 4-H Two years ago contacted jack Seidler AMA member New Jersey associated 4-H organization process establishing flying field 4-H group unfortunately very close hospital advice insist models equipped adequate mufflers first should talk hospital management alert intent possibility noise problem did went far limit engines 45 displacement positive approach involved local government officials make aware needs modelers During recent 4H Fair invit ed mayor nearby city Leonia NJ officiate judge static display As Jack writes Art Jones mayor accepted apparently did enjoy himself also ac quired knowledge hobby its posi tive effect providing no cost govern ment recreational activities especially made available youth further states feel some far-sighted modelers should feel developing friend ship governing officials important maintain acquire new flying sites picture below shows Mayor Jones judging models right Unfortunately other gentleman models picture identified FAI CHAIRMEN Recent communications several mod elers indicate suitably publi cize names FAI team selection committee chairmen various AMA con test board members chairmen listed monthly near contest calendar FAI remedy situation least some extent am listing present chairmen Outdoor FF FlA FiB FiC Dr Wayne Drake 3290 SE Pelton Troutdale OR 97060 Indoor FF FiD Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 CL Combat F2D Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Heights MI 48077 RC Aerobatics F3A Dave Brown 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 RC Soaring Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Electroflite F3E Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 have four others soon formed CL Team Race Speed combined Scale Helicopter Pylon PAMPA handles selec tion CL Aerobatics extremely well remov ing need separate committee Begins look TSCs getting numerous require separate coordinator much same have AMA contest rules boards SILLY QUESTION What AMA Vice President District V travels way Birmingham AL Nashville TN FAI Combat Team Selection meet gets fine group people pose picture after snapping shutter finds out has no film instant print camera Hmmmm YOUTH IDEA recently received membership appli cation 14-year-old boy did send Open members wishes remain anonymous sent him suggested mention concept informal youth program rather just mention AM SHOUTING great ideaanyone else out care further idea Support youngster hobby could provide just impetus youngster needs become life-long mem ber avid modeler FAI COMBAT thrill kill challenge hunt fully combine event resulting enjoyable events modeler spectator mid-Sep tember pleasure attending team selection meet Nashville TN watching group go about slow steady path selecting team World Champs next year Now course president sup posed all-knowing all-seeing able tell just looking person whether person has chance make team right Well look Ron Colombo righthand flier cast right wrist knowabsolutelyhe can make team flying left handed Wrong did make team finished top heap what can oil-field worker like George Cleveland know about flying Combat Yep Second seat team ever heard Howard Rush Only everyone flies FAI Combat soon world cause has third seat team WILL well-represented World Champs next year three team Tom Fluker reigning World Champ back defend title Thirty-seven combatants started meet three survived believe three entrants could well represent us Colombo Cleveland Rush will Interesting com ment Tom Fluker World Champlm competing trials because guys too good beat jok ing Tom arent December 1983 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Today September 24th AMA hav ing ribbon-cutting Open House body invitedincluding Want go OK its arranged Come Im go ing escort through whole shmear caboose Look pictures pay tention See picture above AMAs new building See brick walls See tree planted See lady Isnt cute Come closer Meet Kathy Suprata Linda Brown taking time out registering everybody smile Lets go inside Dont scared ladies inside receptionists Meet Kathy Ladow Peeev Merritt girls look pretty happy Because working Academy Model Aeronautics thats Look behind Kathy Peggy See plaques Walls everywhere plaques everywhere built walls unselfish contributions covered honor heroes Donors workers living legends Come Look kids See cavernous interior See hundreds priceless model airplanes hanging everywhere Big ones little ones green ones blue ones heavy ones light ones Some look like made real experts flawless construction Some look like garbage make know hot maybe fly OK crosssection everything Everywhere look little model airplanes ceiling air floor Important people crowding corridor name would name name would require pages 180-page mag would allow heaven modeling memora belia cut past present future model airplanes made possible donations dues money tribute AMA bute YOU breathless scene Reston Virginia right across Potomac River Washington DC used pay high rent Youve seen everything Dont worry about AMA Open House anymore Youve thing importance See happy couple above Meet Velma Teubner Johnny Clemens Johnny run ning AMA President too little buddy Texas Johnny also served president distinction eight years election no bad guys Only two good guys No matter wins cant lose Well get good presi dent See next month. NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 102 Model Aviation happy husband wife team John Joan Grigg standing front new AMA building can see uncut ribbon behind official building opening has yet begun John running AMA President another term has served dis tinction three years Academy Model Aeronautics has volunteer workers sacrifice time efforts work slave years years pay provide organization oversee protect model airplane activities John Grigg Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand. weekend September 24-25 1983 now part AMAs history share Grand Opening ceremonies National Center Aero modeling truly grand affair elegant touch class typical modeling events new AMA building beautiful new furniture decorations potted plants new grass hard grow during torrid summer freshly-mowed newly-planted trees shrubs weather too ideal warm hot sunshine mix blue sky clouds mostly gathering beauti ful people made weekend re member people included Frank Zaic California Walt Good Florida Gordon Light Maine Wally Simmers Illinois C C Johnson Texas Ben Shereshaw New Jersey Frank Garcher Indiana Bob Champine Virginia Maynard Hill Maryland Laird Jackson Pennsylvania Al Novotnik Con necticut others because AMA Executive Council ad ditional states also represented About 200 present ribbon cutting took place 4 pm Saturday following some emotional words several speakers Everybody knew history being made after 47 years since establishment AMA 1936 AMA now permanent home roots fu ture obviously major milestone Academy Model Aeronautics sets stage another big celebration come 1986 AMA will celebrate its 50th anniversary Meanwhile grand opening introduces some new problems attractiveness new building its museum contents means can expect visitors geared yet hope 1984 assuming new budget will pro vide keeping museum open week ends also some extra staffing during week visitors can accommodat ed interruption basic AMA Headquarters operation Its new challenge hope meet adequately facility belongs entire mem bership can seen enjoyed whenever have opportunity visit Great Nats. 1983 National Model Airplane Cham pionships uniqueit paid itself pre liminary financial report years big event shows actually went slightly black first time years Some study Nats history indicates have about thousand entries Nats needs no subsidy event worlds biggest model meet year ibs location first time ever New England drew close thousand competitors helpers officials spectators 1983 Nats real morale booster plan operate annual event have endured lot criticism other Nats successful due site condifions under control have continued job whenever wherever have told Already hard work 84 Nats planning meeting held Reno NV event will held next year dates August 5 12 technical arrangements well underway necessary ingredient success people basis planning year earlier announcement dates lo cation vacation plans attendance may made now distance home will problem anyone has ever Natsanywherecan verify Nats al ways worth trip Again its matter people No matter Nats its people meet get know make hardship travel site condition cost worthwhile Reno great place familyits trip worth taking RC World Champs. As issue went press 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics about begin Pensacola FL Thirty countries registered October 10-15 contest though China withdrew due South Africas participation tremendously talent ed group fliers poised big event best world set perform before judges ten different countries wellknown names including Hanno Prettner Austria Wolf gang Matt Lichtenstein Dave Brown USA Ivan Kristensen Canada winner 83 Nats Any could win top four previous championships ner vousness about young flier Germany Lossen shown up first time last championships Acapulco Mexico 1981 almost won Next months Model viation will tell came out Renewal/Ballot Time. time see over 85000 membership renewal forms including elec tion ballots Open age class members should mail Look yours mail back soonby November25 elec tion deadline no later December 15 avoid missing insurance coverage 1984 issues Model v/at/on magazine PR UpdateCont pg 99 Mall Show Committee As stands right now will plan event take place February/March time slot office will make national press releases alert TV networks wire services other national contacts Academy getting better recognition days example 1983 Nats mentioned both Today Show Good Morning America show repre sentative White House present Grand Opening National Center Aeromodeling Another program slowly getting off ground Adopt-A-School suggestion outlined August 1983 Model Aviation recent months announcements variety national organizations have said school-age youngsters America need improve skills English mathe matics science What better way learn better habits three dis ciplines through model aviation medium What better way chartered club improve its own community image help local youngsters What better vestment future help develop skills young people after will running country some day about club officers Please re read August Model v/at/on page 101 have serious discussion pros cons proposal next club execu tive meeting Let hear please 87000-member mark reached first time AMA history September 1983 have never before such op portunity promote great sport model aviation out have ideas can use want hear clubs develop programs would like share other 1700 chartered clubs let us have details will pass along strength Academy membership Pulling gether can accomplish wonders Public recognition positive public image will help aeromodelers retain rights fly models choice across nation Lets work together preserve privileges Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Director National Association Rocketry President Pat Miller left presents Associa tions Aeromodeling Award Jonathan Santoa high school student Bowie MD Jonathans study wing tip vortices presented 1983 International Science Engineering Fair Albuquerque NM NAR Aeromodeling Award cosponsored Estes Industries Inc Penrose CO Academy Model Aeronautics particularly fitting years winner used model airplanes research December 1983 103 Charlie Spear Cont pg 100 Charlie started modeling twin-pushers way back 1931 During lifetime has tried types modeling has member AMA years interrupted four years service Air Force during WW II long-standing Contest Director prior formation AMA has held office president several modeling clubs Most notable famed Flying Sparks pioneer club very early days Radio Control past president Radio Control League North Carolina Currently Vice Pres ident National Soaring Society Associate Vice President AMAs District IV adds up over 50 years service modeling though retired pursuing sec ond career Charlie has time ability travel conscientious representative AMA members District IV Charlie plans cover geographical areas District IV through appointed AVPs personally wherever whenever possible also plans use column MA fairly discretion Charlie would honored first North Carolinian voice District IV AMA Executive Council sin cerely wants represent District IV Vice President would appreciate mem bers vote marking ballot beside name Vice President-District V BILL MATHEWS Birmingham AL AMA 119 incumbent time attend meeting Executive Council come away new appreciation vol unteers paid staff make AMA work also come away new enthusi asm what future holds modelers AMA period growth progress Although am unopposed ballot would greatly appreciate having vote vote confidence check voting record will show have abstained voting issues brought before Executive Council vote have tried make vote count betterment District V AMA includes considera tion what vote means individual club cant please everyone vote try have solid rea son vote am elected look forward working Junior program perpetual puzzler better Nats improved national convention better programs sport flier better communication members telephone number listed top column educational programs welcome ideas matters well others Please take few minutes time complete ballot year mail Lets show other districts District V means business Vote Vice President-District IX WILLIAM BIEDA Omaha NE want District IX Vice President because believe can make positive contribution AMA creating system checks bal ances could help enhancing fiscal accountability AMA toward its mem bers result streamlining its financial operations should result better services membership have modeling 32 years am avid sport flier RC CL Combat door Glider am member Orbiting Eagles Omaha have offices presi dent treasurer am District IX Contest Coordinator CD District IX FAI Combat Team Selection Committee member Because belief betterment air modeling important apply 23 years business experience 10 years non-profit organizational insurance ex perience advancement AMA making AMA financially account able its members Now AMA has gone 80s over $3 million assets feel District IX representative should someone can contribute controlled fiscal growth AMA set up system continuity responsibility Vote believe have sound ideas can brought reality TRAVIS McGINNIS incumbenr Arvada CO Active involved AMA members have past elected District IX Vice Pres ident believe have elected because commitment serve District AMA affairs consistent efforts pro mote modeling positive way available During years spent RC Coordinator Contest Director Associate VP District IX Vice President have spent countless hours involvement individuals clubs AMAs Executive Council Whenever two people talking modeling enjoy being involved involvement believe modelings future exists active listening representation ordinary modelers ideas suggestions betterment has will continue function serving District IX Vice President AMA has just enjoyed term growth productive positive ways additional services new RC frequencies national center museum offices has distinct pleasure have Executive Coun cil during time During past two terms Council work have acquired thorough knowledge its internal operations policies AMA staff can effectively work membership would hope continue apply knowledge continue unfin ished committee work now progress Give support election will can fairly represent phases model aviation District IX Johnny Clemens t pg 100 have intensified enthusiasm belief AMA aeromodeling have chosen wonderful hobby sport involving wonderful people Now choose progressive leadership will lead us pride new goals vote Johnny Clemens next AMA president will deeply appreciated will consider sacred trust SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT tnnnectcut e achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aaaocuate vice-Presidents Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Oenn5 Fclsom AFO 1 Gardiner ME 04346 Don Krafft o eon 1828 73 Heritage Ln. Ouoburv MA 02332 Al NOvotnik 4 eeverlv P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Ceardineton George Wilson 318 Fisner St. Waloole MA 02181 am very pleased announcethe appoint ment Chris Balling new AssociateVP state Rhode Island Chris has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm hobby feel has excellent com munication skills well-known Rhode Island area look forward working Chris representing modelers Rhode Island well District contest flying season rapidly com ing conclusion District I would like talk about couple contests pleasure attending informed interest 4-cycle engines New England Sport Scale Association held Four-Stroke Contest has lot interest activity utilization 4stroke engines specifically low noise level engines used flying sites have problems noise contest held Berwick ME June 11th 1 2th 12 contestants attendance Pic tured below winners air craft would also like comment has number new 4-stroke engines being produced engine manufacturers available now 12 cu engines two different manufacturers petition signed request made AMA make emer gency rule change would allow up 12 cu engines Pattern category present time allowable FAI class Pattern therefore should allow AMA classification turn would foster designs aircraft using lower noise level engines 104 Model Aviation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS cent First place winner Charles T Nelson Berlin MA VKS-7-4- Waco scale 2 chnopower-7 engine attended contest sponsored Rhode Island RC Modelers held old Charlestown Naval Air Station beau tiful site abandoned runway has designated RC flying site tempt get members interested Pattern flying contest set up specific number maneuvers given modeler guessed own score judged performance winner selected guessed score closest given score An advantage type contest anyone can compete competing against themselves regardless skill level find excellent way introduce modelers competition flying called George McGinnis Contest Director Speed events Nats George told new type Control Line contest putting October 30th Legion Field Robinson Street Hanson MA meet called Triatha Ion three-event contest flown same airplane first event noise test airplane must pass minimum noise level noise levels below limit bonus points will awarded airplane will undergo static judging evaluation will have fly demonstrate aerobatics scale operation George says tests precision flying judgment aeromodeler under predeter mined set circumstances first type event Control Line enthusiasts District can obtain details calling George McGinnis 617 293-2804 will hand noise testing number judges has selected Radio Control model ers background Aerobatics Scale judging time appears District Presidents Meeting will held latter part November meeting expect discuss future District activities Please make effort vote upcoming AMA election New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 225-8318 Associate vice-presnts Per Sianceini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Cosselo 27 Keerney St Oover NJ 07801 Frank Oreoch 9 VYillow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray iuschkus 7 Cvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sasrer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenie NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Proehich Yarm Rd. Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts travel around District closer come firm conviction expressed col umn last issue Northeastern Regional Meet Westover AFB 1984 thereafter must have another Nats proposed AMA rota tional policy shall again come cycle find great outburst enthusiasm among fel low District II modelers time propose such move am certain can mus ter same degree support able realize 83 Nats good chance may able have World Control Line Cham pionships Westover next year building upon prestigious event could come up very impressive model aircraft affair highly comprehensive nature Regardless FAI development however believe should move ahead idea telephone conversation today District VP Ed Izzo pleased learn agreeable prospect joint venture combining Districts II effort What thoughts about Please let know After some 5500 out Obviously call letter would feasible 5500 calls letters voul telephone number appears head column convenience Traveling around particularly weekends please leave word call again should away phone Real Plane Syndrome am considered rather easy-going type except required special circumstances meet other qualifications ie hang tough counts say EC meeting nothing roils defined Websters masterpiece riles hear someone refer man- woman carrying aircraft got out rear airplane hear model aircraft contests meets rallies mall shows whatever club voice spews rhetoric over bull horn gain set beyond reasonably placarded feedback limits models bit real person-carrying alert again flying machines Let us understand proclaim great distinction between full-scale model aircraft between real model aircraft So repeat after no such distinction real airplane against model airplane ALL real whether large small So National Center Aeromodeling hope see possible formal opening dedication ceremonies new AMA world headquarters Reston VA weekend September 24 25 big event has publicized months should within comfortable driving distance areas District II wish thank everyone organizations participated financially otherwise development worthy monu mental project thus far will continue same fine spirit help satis fy mortgage financial contribu tions Far Wide have made two trips Western New York within last few weeks being STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietySpangled Scale Rally Olean NY July 9 As always huge affair scores great model airplanes match Two gentlemen high places responsibility success pop ular annual rallies got way close up lens alphabetical der avoid charges favoritism Bob Brown Rally Director club shudders word contest Mr STARS himself genial George Privateer will note came unfortunate victim narrowlens camera other Western New York trip took August 13th Second Annual RC Scale Rally Flying Knights December 1983 105 Second place winner Kim Harris Boxford MA Aeronica Champ 7AC scale 05 FS-75 engine Officers Rhode Island RC Modelers L R Richard Dupre VP & Treasurer Bill Thompson PresidentCD Guess Own Score contest Hamburg NY kind invitation club through President Gil Lange Randy Bittenger Gil shown presenting siz able check AMA President John Grigg greatly appreciated contribution Knights AMA Building Fund friendly ultralights landed rally mingled models parked left following picture could spend Saturday August 13 two-day Hamburg event because committed far advance attend Mammoth Scale Rally Somers NY RC Club Sunday August 14 did will note scores scores wonderful models Shown flight line countless spectators safely watching secure vantage point show lunch hour break during spectators allowed leave barricades inspect models nice feature annual rally same scene Associate VP Toms River NJ Hank Likes surrounded Spirit St Louis P-Si inter esting vintage job must split now being out both time space way judge RC Pattern today P RCS Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society 8th Annual Romano Garabello Meet flown Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY Before departing however leave picture action enthu siasm caught Nats Pattern site ie AMA super-cinematographer dedicated modeler jay Gerber getting lensfull upcoming addition AMA film and/or videotape library Ohio sylvnia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brawn District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 AaeoCete VIc-Prudmite Joe Siben 38980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francs Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15883 Frequmicy Cooccbnator Jam Beajoen 5552 Poarun Ct. Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 4513 542-4406 As report being written prepara tiorw$ upcoming AMA HQs Grand Opening being finalized event sure go down AMAs history finally reality Grand Opening realization dream AMA members years Initially thoughts AMA owning its own headquarters thought pipe dreams few people didnt know much about financial situation AMA president Johnny Clemens first started talking about quite few dis believers thought either another bad Texas jokes rantings slight ly deranged man Well Johnny being Johnny managed get people thinking about talking about anyway Johnny turned pipe dreams real dreams optimis tic approach AMAs management during Earl Witts term president dreams turned possibility Chuck Foreman presented proposal buy property place called Reston VA first presented Council think Council little shocked costs discussed Boy seemed like lot money failure proposals earlier Ohio Kansas us feeling back pipe dreaming stage yet feeling optimism airit wasnt going get cheaper waited After John Worth Gisele Jackson Vince Mankowski Chuck worked out finan cial plan Council voted go remember walking out meeting think ing Boy hope havent bitten hog butt spent virtually surplus funds $300000 purchase piece property break ground within two years banking fund raising campaign enable us meet commitment reality us having own headquarters building still struck home During next two years John Grigg AMAs president Vince developed fund raising programs very suc cessful Frank Garcher got hobby industry behind project John Hunton volun teered services architect building dream becoming real day Last year just within two-year limit broke ground building costing ap proximately $1 million dream became reality support AMA member ship industry clubs pro ject has fantastic Grand Opening culminates years dreaming sweating dis cussing working project marks turning point AMA giving us focal point pride organization its far-sighted leadership During Grand Opening expect few tears will shed tears joy pride accomplishment expect chief tear leader will Johnny Clemens dream critically ill Dallas hospital has come reality John Grigg has favorite say ing talking proud ideal place use Now keep working fund raising efforts maybe can pay off quickly seeI too can dream cant About time receive Ill District Ill banquet seminar sponsored Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Weirton WV near Pittsburgh hope will attend share views modeling seminar banquet Holiday Inn Saturday evening October 29 flying session begins 10 am Sunday Oc tober 30 Hillman Flying Field 15 minutes east hotel PA Bring airplane join us information contact Mark Waterman 304 7231 234 Jerry Fink 412 561-8944 evenings 412 433-6783 days contest season District III will over read mad scramble next years dates will have received number calls lately regard ing contest dates conflicts cases caller CD meet complain ing So Sos Soaring meet sanc 106 Model Aviation GEAR UP AND LOCKED! tioned same weekend Scale meet some such mixture events want revoke sanction cases guy thinks contest coordinator has messed up expects straighten him out aint guys assure contest coordinators know rules abide becoming apparent CDs dont know contest sanc tioning guidelines Two contests con sidered conflict unless offer same events closer distance specified contest class ie AA AAA club sanctions Pattern meet particular date another club applies sanction Fun Fly other side town same date would considered conflicting rules Whether two meets would fact con flict purely matter local situation some areas would disaster both meets other areas neither would know other existed con test coordinator cannot expected deter such conflicts must worked out local level between clubs up clubs involved get together determine conflict exists compro mise alternate dates available little local effort will reap big rewards sanctioning contests Speaking contests Control Line Free Flight categories have traditionally fered separate Junior and/or Senior age cate gory events whereas RC events commonly divided skill level categories As result separate Junior and/or Senior events entry fee usually cheaper kids CL FF RC kids pay same entry fee adults usually $10-$1 5 Perhaps reducing entry fees say $3 Juniors $5 Seniors would encourage participation kids might particularly encourage Open member bring along kid give try Right now entry fees father son RC meet runs $20-$30 No wonder dont have Juniors flying RC contests next month Ive got AMA Grand Opening 4-cycle rally Hamil ton World Championships Pensacola seminar Pittsburgh wonder what Ill spare time Delaware C District Columbia land S North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicoville VA 23111 think AMA missed best bar gains year showing up weekend activities Frying Pan Park Just leaders nifty blue blazer would have shown flag model avia tion As Luther Hux NVRC club members Control Line clubbers RC Helicopter folks helped put model aviation frcnt lot Northern Virginia youngsters much support Academy too unfair AMA did nate number Delta Darts sup plemented 80 purchased NVRC believe support cause begins grass roots observing youngsters building flying Darts talk ing us static displays watching enthralled Control Line models RC Heli copters Virginia Air Show Squadron RC flying made realize important expose youngsters model aircraft stead street corners alcohol drugs have wondered some time DCRC has left out report made District Vice President despite fact DCRC largest clubs country quite evident face fact Bealeton VA Scale meet take place September 17 18 no mention largest Scale meet District IV have told reason getting coverage column because Mr Foreman found him self error concerning frequency alloca tions advised meeting tended meeting place cannot believe professional would allow such petti ness guide him coverage club acti vities District indeed rea son DCRC would appreciate hear ing District Vice President As can see after reading ex cerpts everybody happy Dis trict Vice President course works both ways Sometimes District Vice Presi dent unhappy some AMA mem bers problems very difficult print everything club District IV doing month column some clubs expect Vice President supposed psychic always knowing what going club District What members clubs complain dont seem realize doesnt help com plain other members local basis What really should write AVP VP let him know what unhappy about course does take time sit down write letter place phone call upset maybe time would well spent receive over 100 newsletters month read does include correspondence AMA Headquarters letters personally receive As can see would impossible print information schedules activities column month Maybe AMA has contest event schedule Amojete Vic-Peeidentu Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Model v/ar/on month Bob Champine 205 Tipton Sd Newport News VA 23606 What have tried past Howard Criupir 611 Beechwood Charlottooville VA 22901 V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 you have something wish printed Sconty Mover 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 column send ask use John Preeton 7012 Blvira Court Pails Church VA 22042my next column Please dont everybody get Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvlle NC 27028 carried away send articles next Frquency Cocedinetor Poul Yacobucci 8408 WinthropOr Payetteville NC 28301 months column have three col Phone Coening 19191488-5988umns write new VP will take over next Vice President favor upset about something call him want him appear club function ask month thought would some thing different column Below some excerpts newsletters District IV him want something emphasized monthly column send information him Keep mind will visiting other club functions contests District may always available last minute notice visit club After volunteer job pay very low does have make living once District Vice President does job right will spend average 25 30 hours week AMA-related business So please patient him keep him formed think can better job dont hesitate jump join fun prepared give up hobby know wont have time build fly anymore WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Eastern Soaring Lines Newsletter Cum berland Soar Fun ual Soar Fun held near Cumberland MD planning stages will held November 5 6 1983 weekend casual fun flying takes place mountains out side Cumberland flying may either slope thermal depending weather dinner nearby restaurant Saturday night helps provide some additional social activity wish attend information contact Don Clark 4204 Brookfield Drive Kensington MD 20895 Dons telephone number 301 564-0307 Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Sig Award Well spite apparent efforts keep younger generation dumb about RC aircraft must uswe cant seem keep field discover girls looks like us going get education Len Rozamus Jr has done again Last year Len received $1000 scholar ship AMA year has received $500 Sig award four nationwide receive Congratulations Len father has rumored smart guy guess hes right b60 Alabama a Florida C Grorgia issippi C Puarts Rico South Catolita nosne V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2551 078-5550 Asooniute Vice-Prenidents Greg Doe Ru 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiroy Reach CL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 PuierdO PR 00644 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimur FL 32579 Harry Sheram PD Boo 876 Onnonia AL 36121 Tom Thucker 1401 N 1-lairston Rd 1lo 38 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 6975 Waverly Dr Jackson MS 39206 Frequency Coordinator 3urns Fields 1096 Ornurio St Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 904 388-8662 Sunday August 21 marked beginning new era West Alabama Aero modelers day Ward McFarland came first club member fly model airDecember 1983 107 plane floats water Ward Tommy Storey Lee Marcum checked out 05 40-powered Little Dumbo Gee Bee floats after takeoff run about 100 feet lifted off frequency coordinator program seems working nicely District V Burnis Fields frequency coordinator has received several cards around District Two Huntsville AL reporting interfer ence 721 60 encounter radio inter ference please send RC Interference Re port Card Burnis new address PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Bob Peiser member Tampa RC Aircraft Oub took trip Hatfield PA participate contest limited electricpowered model airplanes Bob won first place Most Acrobatic Aircraft Electric power attracting interest day new motors batteries giant improvements over available iust few months ago West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL like clubs have members age ranges pictures below can easily tell relies youth skill re lies old age deception Ted Ackley age secret knows 811 tricks book Thets four-cycle engine about start Terry Kondasof Broward County RC Association South FL found threefourths pit area under water recently simply pulled out RC air boat Appar ently Terry made mistakehe handed transmitter Richard Page managed get air boat tall grass could seen smoke muf fler Fortunately Richard used flying blind driving air boat blind no real problem finally got air boat emerge tall grass promptly gave control back Terry Virgil Parsley Atlanta Drone Soci ety unfortunate experience new Laser 200 Aileron flutter developed dur ing flight resulting loss both ailer ons sound impact ground surprisingly light damage plane thoroughly inspected before flight Link ages solid tight used servo aileron five heavy-duty steelpinned hinges surface After crash hinges still firmly glued wings ailerons steel pin torn through hinge material Some days cant win Dick McLean editor Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron Florida asked someone count noses dinner meeting report came back average face forgot faces Dont forget have good time month Illinois ana S Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 1314 487-1967 AsousciaO Vice-Poadnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kerr 1808 12th Sn. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Koinhshiro Way LOxington KY 40603 Raymond Movers P0 Box 243 Smitheille MO 64089 Holes Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme Unixersity City MO 63122 William 0 Sniavlny P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazol Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Iarna IL 61378 Frequency Cocodinato James Check 564 Grentchesxer St Lexington KY 40505 did go School has started sum mer has entered waning moments midwest season starts wind down District VI has some interesting events 1983 selected two teams FAI Pattern Rough River Scale Louisville Thank heaven Kentucky parks good number mall shows open houses model fields some interesting non-rule book events other fun fly type Earlier summer unusual de manding Great Race Sailplanes held near Chicago Twenty-plus teams challenged Mother Nature another complete demanding course Its rule book certainly outstanding wellthought-out event Another event just completed its fifth year Warbirds contest developed sponsored Spirits St Louis RC Club contest Scale WW Il-type models scale static judged raced pylon course heats Its exciting prospect combining static scores points placing heats has refined slowly over years reason am mentioning event due determination club has over years have patient knowing events especially nonrule book events take some time develop advertising world will re place words competitors year patience began paying off number contestants grew 21 one-day event few pictures spit out trusty instant Number 1 illustrates important ingredients competitors life Understanding wives family enjoying afternoon together creating fraternity whoops sorority important Joe Lunt events originators shows off trophy carrying name plates past four years winners Three wins individual trophy keeps years winner Mark Been Wayne Nenninger Ralph Doyle running second third Mark Been left Rich Taylor perform delicate act surgery winning model 108 Model Aviation Thad Brannon age 13 built H-Ray preparing flight Shelby Hagberg last years winner two twins showed up event year really great see P-38 zipping along 25 feet off ground around course Perhaps club have idea can little hard work generate interesting exciting activity has over last five years After Stall Turn. received nice letter Bob Suhr Peoria RC Modelers information about RC Ground School work Peoria Park District have devel oped comprehensive school program eight weeks filled films video tapes demos club experts pieces valuable information quite unique feature occurs during third session extra optional session will sche duled workshop local modeler During session students will mass-produce kits recommended trainer model using facilities shop modeler can begin construction model can get one-on-one assistance during rest class impressed logical pro gression incorporated sessions ob vious considerable thought refine ment has occured over its first three years operation Bob Suhr ateacherby profession has structured classes accommo date absolute beginner well re turning I-haven t-modeled-for-years indi vidual Bob has agreed provide copy outline would give group ex cellent leg-up starting program would strongly urge club write Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Bartonville IL 61607 Either CL FF could easily adapt program discipline opportunity little PR fly ing Department Army Depot Granite City IL Dave Cosby southern Missouri Helicopter couple models helped further dispel toy syndrome wasnt very large crowd picnic little bit exposure helps following weekend brought annual Greater St Louis Modeling Association Airshow three-hour demo bit little dif ferent airshows use just guys have show team show-oriented participants gives spec tators good idea modeling gives Sunday flier chance strut stuff addition proceeds donations given Missouri Park Board fund pro vides scholarships persons going park administration recreation work knows5 person park department area contact new field may have helped money GSLMA airshow Newsletters warning comes Palos Crash Chronicle regard money sent up-front piece equipment have company fade scene before equipment gets Editor j Cernava recommends COD process safest must buy mail Certainly probably should consider local hobby shop Mr Cernava suggests Indy RC South Flight Lines tells club Brotherhood Award given club member exhibits selfless attitude assisting club its members guests award established memory Don Rike former member passed away last year St Louis Aero Pilots Touch-NGo item safety column Ron Moritz Whenever sense anything might wrong want model groundlike NOW No hesitation no Hm wonder what no lets check out little further Land NOWI whole lot safer check out potential problem ground air very good point Ron us fail heed time time Saints NewsYou know modelers wife home smells funny youve quit making excuses absolutely unplug anything make determined effort beat him club newsletter mail comes closethe first new RC Con test Board appointments has made Bob Belluomini Crestview KY has agreed accept position Helicopter Board Welcome decision end rules pro cess Bob Lets hope membership District VI keeps posted feel ings concerning future rules proposals Enuf Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Asniotant vice-Prenidmnt Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapido IA 52402 Auocaate vics-Pvfadnto Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridga Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Boyd eowdish 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427 Rutsel Kneteger 2625 C Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee W 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tanglnwood Tr St ,oseph Mt 49085 Al Scidmore 013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frqumncy Cooedinator Pete Water 117 Cant Main Upper Level Northyille Mt 48167 Phona Day 13131 348-0085 evening 13131 437-4244 last column prepared AVP Ron Sears talked him phone after got back Team Finals think talking happiest man world have note Bill Warner Cloudbusters Detroit area will host 1984 Flying Aces Nats conjunction Michigan Exchange Clubs no dates given yet picture Cloudbusters Paul Smith combative flier shows group guy right foreground sometimes doubles Balsa Bug jack Moses half Jeff Noecker President Northeast Michi gan Radio Modelers Society sends shots Mall Show last April AMA dis play action Stop Danger sign used keep cars others off inactive runway use Wurtsmith AFB About second picture says what like think mainstay world stay ing red candy airplanes make up sell shows made roll Smarties fuselage stick gum wings Life Savers wheels bit novelty sell like hotcakes Alpena RC club partici pated show guests openers have set matters straight The guys Milwaukee once told summary District VII winners theres nothing rocks Indians upthere December 1983 109 pictures Sunday flier Stan Zdon Three pictures felt marker notes back showed through Heres Stans daughter Tonya QB15 Waco Spitfire picture MARCs Spring Mall Show illustrates excellent photography dis play augment aircraft Photo Bob Mitchell call body inputs new Con test Boards went well enough Ive got good well-recommended people everything Helicopter Gotta get old tele phone maybe Rich wants job Just got back dedication AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA Heartwarming experience first held some misgivings about quality Russ Barrera collection whole truck-load seeing material parts pieces cluded set straight Fascinating lam proud very high count plaques Dis trict VII wall devoted Charter Mem ber Donors building fund $500 Somehow PMAC has two anywhere near area sure stop Make sure check hours Generally speaking center open during normal business hours unless some thing special going Dont expect drop Sunday afternoon unannounced Thanks pictures guys Now dont have resort filling space jokes although Johnny Clemens offered give some used jokes does have other kind Arkansas sana exico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob FrIedi 5512 Sounhwood Untie Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Willam Harley III 927 commerce Pleasannon TX 7806 Al Rabe 1904 Volley Oak c lining TX 75061 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr. Barnlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinanor Tom Blakeney 2300 Mey Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 AMA jewelry great amount sparkling part model aeronautics way AMAers can found news letters proud what we certainly would write other share Please think over because really pretty powerful thought very important future AMA District VIII now producing some best newsletters whole US personalities newsletters direct re flections editors what feel will help clubs club members what helps individual club must help aeromodeling whole Dont forget ex change newsletters other clubs Remem ber might having fun receive bunch good-looking news letters ARKS News Amarillo TX Radio Kontrol So ciety very neat readable lot good art work came J D Moore club secretary included 46member club roster Another very good-looking informa tive newsletter Mountain View Radio Control Flying Club Don Langer editor Mountain View Dallas area club looks to making great strides lot directions quite honor have made Honorary Member progressive group like Thanks guys mentioning handsome newsletters must salute Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons understandable handsome paper because co-edited Joel Joni Sheldon easier-to-read papers area has benefit some real enthusiastic leaders too KK Gwen McClure Larry Sartor Associate VP Another easy-to-read paper Con denser ARCS Alamo Radio Control Society San Antonio TX editor produces good effort Dick Adams ARCS oldest RC groups District VIII mentioned personality newsletters Harry Tilley edits Flite Line Tyler TX Modelers Club does lower case typed letters Texan resist using capital letters quite triumph admire Harry appreciate too mentioned paper name will upcom ing ballot AMA president! takes clever editor find cartoons jokes inclusion paper relate modeling sort awareness shown editors Jim Jon Polozeck Rich ardson TX RC Clubs Dawn Patrol latest effort cartoon young modeler saying hate disagree Pop stork has too little wingspread carry sixto 10-pound load newsletter Texoma RC Club Sherman TX tickled gag morial said Rest Peace Pitts *Born 1980 constructed Tom Ridge Bo gota TX *Cause deathElevator clevis broke off control horn flying verted about 50 feet high *Survived owner Cris Noles pilot Mike Noles grin can have sympathy other priceless same newsletter great cartoon woman talking model builder husband saying Remember unexplained interference glitch crashed new airplane last weekend Same thing happened new car Mike Noles mentioned above club president received beautiful letter content appearance secretary Shreve port Area Radio Kontrol Society Shreve port-Bossier City LA Gene Self said some members complained about never seeing club mentioned model publications Gene said fault ourswe have never submitted formation should good lesson other clubs Dont count anyone dis cover Toot own horn Gene points out 101-member club active about way club can active effective Pylon Pattern Scale Combat Giant Scale good old fun flys civic PR side put demo flights shows Barksdale AFB LA State University Live demos mall show generated profits went MDA top off Gene Self said have good club proud great mentioning good newsletters try point out what good worthy attention can copy some good stuff smile say Im already doing Don Blackburn Odessa TX Prop Busters RC Club puts out very readable newsletter secret puts news up very short formative paragraphs separates XXXX - - dividers think could take lesson Don Bob Severance edits San Antonio TX Prop Busters Prop-Wash highlight editorial effort calendar marked clubs dates rest year stops some old forgot Anoth er plus Bob newsletter under club emblem says Visitors welcome friendly kick Joe Petz Borger TX Model Airplane Club sent 80 MAC 8th Annual Fun-Fly notice com plete good map saying Come Fly Texas Most Congenial Group hard beat isnt spirit generally find among modelers just great folks dangit Hot Dogger newsletter Central Oklahoma RC Society Norman edited J W Isern salts paper lots photos have impact printed word anytime also puts illustrated meeting notice date place right address part mailing real selling' now will have surely figured out really enjoy newsletters Keep em coming because have enthusiastic audience Ill try pass along much good stuff can please dont 110 Model Aviation frustrate like club does dutiful ly send newsletter ad dress kind can thank sending Come now gang column bit shorter usual month feel Ive said lot recog nizing some unsung heros modeling newsletter editors Bless have some really excellent photos will have wait until next month because must pack go Reston VA dedication new AMA Headquarters museum think Im proud! ****ALL FOR NOW**** tolorado 0 Kansas aska h Dakota C Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aagocsete Vlce-Fedwe Gene corson ox 2832 casper WY 62602 Ed Ccx 8209 LintJest Prairie village KS 88208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford P1 Aurora co 80015 im Mattorn 429 Oogwooo Grafton NO 5821 Jim Aicketta 516s Ctoudas Sioux Falls SO 67103 Preqaesy Cocedinstor DId Gates 2380 5 Holly Fl Oenw co 80220 Phone Dey 303 761-5960 Evening 303 7574082 AMA alive well Eighty-six thousandplus members middle Septemberl Something has going right continued membership growth associations experiencing tough time existing times let alone growing As briefly reflect past year number significant events contributed continued growth Setting substantial achievable goals has certainly significant factors seeing lot positive things happen Briefly 1 Through AMAs continued effort have newly added RC frequencies 2 have through efforts Headquarters staff se cured better insurance coverage 3 Membership services supplies being handled accurately faster both dividual club needs 4 have fulltime staff 35 plus seasonal assistance carry out day-to-day work tasks organization 5 leadership other coun tries look organization trends ask participation significant events 6 AMA through diligent efforts contributions its membership has its own National Center Aeromodeling includes offices staff library meeting rooms work space own pub lication certainly least museum displaying proud heritage evolu tion modeling country country world have such facility new building dedicated September able participate must feel very proud 7 Another successful comprehensive Nats held new convention look well-attended plans already underway next years Nats 8 Executive Council elected officers Headquarters staff have achieved new heights working cooperative ly successfully advancing model avia tions image productivity group has second terms actual achievement goals set over last several years too something AMA member can point pride will soon receiving ballots mail vote AMA President Vice President District IX would urge promptly exercise right responsibil ity support candidates choice volunteer elected officers need know support endeavors behalf Vote immediately return ballots Some good news bad news received re cently AMA member Olie Olson Jr AMA 9829 Olie president Omahawks RC Inc club Omaha NE sued recently regarding noise First good news August 8 1983 judgment entered favor defend ants Omahawks RC Club against plaintiffs counts petition dis missed won suit bad news plaintiff has requested motion new trialwhich may grantedbut appeal may first step taking case States Supreme Court lot discussion regarding fact club refused become AMA charter club thus covered insurancewise attorneys fees just such problems spite fact indi vidual members well officers have AMA members long time rationale shared could get own insurance requiring members belong AMA would damage potential growth individual modelers assisted nations much moral support ap peal help hope Oma hawks RC group would consider becoming AMA chartered club join AMA club family enjoy peace mind know ing national organization could would assist future problems like nature would agree Omahawks presi dent club did good job standing ground defending position Id hope president Olson would agree ordeal could have easier second round could have us behind simple act chartering club Olie Olson obviously responsible leader virtu.t being elected Omahawks Let hope leads group under umbrella AMA com ing year AMA member Jim Van Loo Sergeant Bluff IA shares following memoriam great modeler known District IX modelers Memoriam Bill Benton Friend Modeler anyone meeting him always smile twinkle eye new mod eler patient kind full endless information always tl flying field before usually made flight two cut grass needed would usually last leave just case some might need help either beginner old timer Bill Benton dear friend modeler will missed us Bill Benton died August 23 doing what liked doing put airplane together Omahawk Field died massive heart attack before could fly think wife put best about Bill wont contest fun fly cant look down airplane cant watch fly will always thoughts break ground new airplane many occasions Some times traded before got fly wife Jean three daughters big gleam eye Shelly time arrived scene Sooland Mod elers express deepest sympathy loss. Jim Van Loo As colum being written RC Aerobatic World Championships just three weeks away week October 10 Best luck competitors especially USA team fly best Pen sacola FL arnona fotna e Hawaii da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aesociete Vice-Presidesogs Tom Banker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn cater 2020 Gilt Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Bob Kampmaen 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenia AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box SI Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Chilani Sr Fukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Pruquency Coordlnenor Hal Jackson 828E Sunset Ave Far Oaks CA B5628 Ptone 1916 964803 Just brief report month once didnt have travel out town visit club meeting As matter fact tended two since last report first own club meeting second return visit local Soaring club Peninsula Silent Flyers invited back third time club president Ed Leahy responsible asking back time club has continual battle hang its flying site housing project keeps inching closer working developer trying come up lution would agreeable both sides Stay tuned further developments showed club Jay Gerbers latest epic film Free Flight Adrift Air loved Some old-timers club cut teeth Free Flight As mat ter fact viewers visitor night old-timer also vice-president North American Rock well Eagles club asked attend meeting club bring Free Flight film says theres bunch old-timers will enjoy having memories jogged conclusion meeting club made $50 donation AMA Building Fund thanks AMAs thanks fine club its help AMA display booth busy traveling December 1983 111 around District Im going call home December because Ill need use show Sky-naughts Saddleback Valley putting annual Toys-for-Tots airshow El Toro Marine Lighter-Than-Air Base Im going attend show have past case want attend cost childs toy date December 11 There will noted fliers giving demonstrations sparkplug opera tion Dave Herbert Dave also says will classic Chevrolet car show 5K 10K footrace further entertainment Plan attend Several thousand people year need booth display drop line Ill put schedule would like visit club Write see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI_ DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AuOciaU Vice-PresidsU Al Culver 1607 S non Elm 1 Focatello tD a3201 Simon Dreese Box 58 An t Oroadvresv MT 89018 Gary Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dove Mollens 18869 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick lVjcloline PD BOo 523 Klamath Falls OA 97601 Chick Young 29020 1t Ave. S. Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Aedmond WA 98082 Freqoenoy Coordinator AoOert Balch 15439 SE Heig . Portland OA 97236 Phone 5031 761-8103 get third edition Northwest Model Expo Puyallup will three months away Mark February 4 5 calendar either get plane ready just come enjoy best shows around Remember will District Xl meeting probably oclock try get meeting VP needs input can get pretty much standstill far outdoor competition concerned As men tioned last month couple FF contests going rest activity indoors Check around find out whats going might pleasantly sur prised interesting what challenge Indoor flying Speaking contests want men tioned will have give couple months lead time possible send pictures sure put paper between pictures write back felt-tip pen Unfortunately ink seems leach emulsion print forgot give credit last month photographer Bob Baich supplied nice shots does times Also seems words about Haystack 83 have also left until now goes last several years have mixed weather best annual meeting floatplane fliers year great just little wind Saturday calm glassy water Sunday Plenty sunshine pleasant tem peratures made good contest course few mishaps have other Haystack outings can learn others misfortune though remember attach engines plane somewhere other motor mount thats done inevitable oc curs engine motor mount ripped plane engine stays plane instead going bottom flexible cable should job quite well can also remember stick tip float water landing attempts As Randy Weaver discovered leads interesting 5-point landing touch 5 points splash Just make sure under stood maneuver Randy repeated very next flight lost engine Rumor has Don Anderson looking scuba gear several other minor mishaps water tumbles serious harm Terry McGill spending lot time trying get together whole best Haystacks Did ever have weekends everything did wrong Went Seattle area take some activities three going managed pick exactly wrong order show up three Oh well FAI Challenge nice long talk several con testants CD Kevin Collins lift seemed phenomenal might have bit too much wind overall feeling fine place fly great day mythical Harts Lake Prairie Once find prairie cannot help realize very good FF field like oasis grass sea trees Anyway amazed what can done balsa tissue rub ber make craft really flies As leaving Kevin Collins looking lift A-2 Towline Glider turns out found week later set new AMA record A-2 total time 3459 sec onds Key broke old record four min utes put perspective first flew seven consecutive 3-minute maxes five maxes 1 -mm last last flight would have nine minutes max came down 639 Congrats Kevin great job Later same weekend Puget Sound ROCs held Big Bird Bash Mt Rainer clubs field Over 50 planes showed up around 35 pilots man what has already described very good week end time least 1000 spectators enjoying festivities ably run Mr Big Bird himself Al Alman Contest ants came British Columbia California Idaho Oregon Washington Certain ly provided vast cross-section styles likes among like fly big uns Since essentially un-contest prizes Al found given out draw ings seems fair way distri bute loot since keeps Randy Weaver Dick Hansen having goodies digress success years fly-in Im sure can mark calendar re peat next year Well keep posted have read about supposed problems new frequencies have worried about using fear have tried found work Nats course sources indicate 11 thats right group eleven Sail planes air time different ones going up time Another source said 13 up once thats yenfled Could get trouble course gear far out tune someone else can work receiver trans mitter another frequency about maybe get someone else say send gear peri odic check maintenance Well certainly hope case ounce pre vention could worth ton cure speaking Tom Brightbill Bob Dodgson Tom Nielson Dave Johnson otherwise known King court turns out Tom got Hi Johnson Memorial Trophy home safe sound saw last being squeezed hard feared its structural health did Tom walk off biggie Bob Dodg son took second Unlimited next ques tion going Can again Reno next August course fact what did six trophies besides Toms done among what may largest Sail plane contest ever flown indicates strength NW Sailpianers Dave Mullens AVP CL activity comes word Spanaway contest real success 25 contestants nd signed up six new AMA members contest What fliers encountered well-run enjoyable contest will probability repeated next summer Dave indicates very nice site Con trol Line contest Spanaway very far Puyallup know Dave asked about next years Nats mentioned earlier will Reno Stead Field As understand CL facility just fine However earlier year news letter complaining about facility Westover Having seen area wonder just what complainer wants main circles taxiways flat level Combat fliers flying over grass Im total loss know what supposed wrong site least far know porta-potties didnt overflow Anyway according Bev Wisniewski site Reno OK anyone has specific concerns let know Ill see what can find out Say anyone has pull Santa ask him word processor ordered last year just gotta have machine spells Well have priced gallon correct-type lately AMA Executive Council decided should have some new contest boards So directive esteemed Prez John Grigg am present looking people serve need someone Soaring board someone Racing board someone Heli copter board decide nominate someone board first get permis sion write tell should appoint selection Also need someone sit soon formed FAI Scale Team Selection Committee aspects see troubling upward onward Several months ago put out plea feedback possibility getting some kind communication going between clubs know whats happening way fun-flys other get-togethers can get around enjoy anothers company already have volunteer what need commitment clubs out pass information person will compile about Anyone out togetherness HAPPY FLYING 112 Model Aviation JUNIOBox FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Doug Dahikes Magic Boomerang boomerang model airplane flying machine anyway What have however cleverest least expensive effective attention-getters club could create Doug Dahikes little boomerang Flyer can real ly turn kids parents too mall shows fun flies demonstrations con tests arent going cost club fortune either since made easily obtainable cardboard being light cardboard theyre quite harmless kids get line message too clever part roomerang rry boomerang has four blades clubs mes sage can rubber-stamped Look drawing First name Flyer Second says boomerang yours gift local CL club case compliments OAKS Osh kosh Area Kontroline Squadron Third tells OAKS hold meetings extends invitation Fourth flying instructions last blade m. would guess fourth vane actually says n over flying instructions use looks like much too much way instructions just vane Biggest cost would seem having rubber stamps made up ecially insist fancy out-of-the-usual lettering would suggest simply using typewritersize capital letters no matter onetime cost can easily absorbed club . make your. club will have best public relations de vices going Selection cardboard important made bunch varying thicknesses pays keep away cardboard too flimsy too heavy So get cracking . un call Dougs boomerang Magic because way can scoop youngsters its up convert uple anyway . modelers GOOD STUFF IN THE WIND FOR BEGINNERS Lots times easy become discour aged think no out gives darn about young beginners isnt Really quite number guys would like things kids things vary Some pretty solid ideas others bit too imaginative per haps would like list few Write can use input Doug Dahlke 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 Weve just shown guys inven tiveness Doug has expectations putting Junior-type models production next year Ask him about Ask him copy Modeling Questionnaire will make think Joe Wagner 135 Waugh Ave New Wil mington PA 16142 Joe forming national society Fun Flyers very ambitious undertaking hopes have groundwork completed early 1984 Ask him about Jack Carter 1444 Hickory Way Racine WI 53405 Jacks Seven Steps Indoor have pretty well-defined Some models designs completed Hell glad tell about ideas school participation Ray Roberts 1521 Morningside Drive Burbank CA 91506 Ray already has pro gram installed working school regular part curriculum Hes spreading word write him Ill keep posted keep posted what doing help kids See next month * * Keep flippin propsomethings bound happen TOP VIEW- FLYING INSTRUCTIONS STAMPED ON THIS WING COMPLIMENTS OF ROUND ALL CORNERS OSEKOSH REA K ONTROLINE S QUADRON 024032 IiCARDBOARD I' WHITE GLUEBLADESARE8AX1/ \LJ NOT TO SCALE ItTmz- 1EETINGS FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH AT 1 PM 10 YOUNG IBEGINNERS WELCOME C Ik l 1 jl TL JIJ 1/8 DIHEDRAL UNDER EACH TIP CONSTRUCTION 1 Cut out two pairs wings shown round corners 2 Align glue together dry add dihedral 3 Decorate felt pen desired stamp club info Having built easy 1-2-3 proceed flying instructions FLYING INSTRUCTIONS Lefties reverse thisl 11Resist temptation hold FLYER level floor throwwont work 21Snugly pinch FLYER between thumb knuckle index finger tip blade Tilt upward near vertical85 degrees PORTANTI Launch straight forward elevation angle 10 degrees 30 degrees using SNAP OF THE WRIST MOTION much like cracking whip Will NOT fly otherwisel Wags suggest its snap flyl 41Size circle mostly depends rotor loading ie weight cardboard 3/-4 gram FLYER normal circle isabout4feet 51Most common reasons poor flight lack wrist snap throwing too hard wrong launch angle Sure Ill answer questions FLYER will need self-addressed stamped envelopeI 0 DAHLKE 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 FLYER TYPE 4-WING SPORT BOOMERANG ROTOR DIA 8 WEIGHT 4-6 grams AREA SOLIDARITY 16 sq DESIGNED BY DOUG DAHLKE December 1983 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
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L Public Relations An As important years Academys history comes close good time look some events 1983 some plans 1984 Perhaps biggest public relations mem ory 1983 opening National Center Aeromodeling After almost 50 years life growth Academy means member have its own office building museum library visi tors center giant step forward mile stone remarkable significance can tell no fear contradiction member non-member has visited new building past several months has delighted some cases almost overwhelmed design neatness building collection models memorabilia person company made contribution project owed debt gratitude modelers have yet send contribution tax deduc tible help dump mortgage urge write check today mail 1983 Nats great success ways Perhaps lasting effect having modelers families converge Chicopee MA Westover AFB will overall publicity model aviation model aviators received sport should better known New England now perhaps ever known before Thanks efforts generated interest sport can count good public image remaining minds New Englanders long time Flying site success stories have com ing year Yes know some clubs have lost sites due noise complaints clubs have granted per mission fly public private property November issue Model Aviation story Tn-Cities RC Club Washington State got new field Conservation District property type story being repeated areas such Raleigh NC Aeromasters have just gained flying field former landfill site AMA has lot experience lot materials can assist club starts go after flying fieldjust Update contact us give us chance work services membership buys you should take advantage needed encourage building Scale models AMA introduced new national award year call National Scale Award major trade show aircraft judged Best Scale independent local judges will winner nice trophy being awarded owner plane region al winners will eligible enter Nation al Scale Award Contest National Scale Trophy will presented overall win ner Judging will done non-AMA per sonnel like have good positive public image club going after community sup port almost vital good working re lationship developed prior re quest favored treatment clubs have conducted mall shows major shopping centers result have gained new members received assistance either public private sources flying field problem developed mind pro posed Model Av/at/onSeptember 1983 National Mall Show Day developed 1984 response chartered clubs around country has very encour aging Several clubs already have plans mall show early part 1984 dates al ready fixed calendar no prob lem suggested program clubs can go ahead thing though dates may coincidethat lux ury can have volunteer arrangement Other clubs have very strong endorsement idea have sent clubs package information suggested press release can used Continued page 703 December 1983 99 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Club Patches Emblems Needed Above shown previously donated dis play AMA Museum still amount fraction over 1700 AMA char tered clubs dont see yours photo dont know has received AMA send club can properly represented AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF S S 0 Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek 5O General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith lam JOHNNYCLEMENS AMA-18 Dallas TX am presently serv ing AMA District VIII Vice President am asking vote next AMA President would like know am writing message myself thoughts come deep within qualifications deep well-doc umented AMA history president AMA eight years 1971 through 1978 greatest growth period AMA has ever enjoyed 46 years being AMA member have held AMA office expect SecretaryTreasurer Representing United States rose 1st Vice President FAI-CIAM world aeromodeling Most today cessful AMA programs originally planned president 1971 brought new era AMA Council named New Momentum again time same kind enthusiastic leadership Mo mentum need look forward toward new goals membership 100000 well within reach Weve gotta go after could own control own permanent flying site facility supporting championship events world invitationals yet beginning tap healthy field corpor ate support involvement would pro vide much needed funds positive public relations leadership model aviation can integrate nations educational systems offer todays young people excit ing education expanded goals would legacy better future country maximum membership effective ness need expand encourage fun social side AMA modeling Compe tition flying already well-established generates its own momentum have constant need upgrade flying safety rules better serve us Special Inter est Groups should encouraged guiding us AMA could provide program project guidance chartered clubs schools communities should constantly im proving dignity recognition re minding world aeromodeling truth seedbed aviation space development biggest aims should toward careful conservative spending dues money gain maximum fun value dues avoid threat dues increases 60 years active modeling have given experience phases modeling sportFree Flight Control Line Radio Control years officership have given administrative skills wisdom am older kids AMA years Continued page 104 JOHN C GRIGG Lockport NY incumbent candidate re-election office President AMA Johns past rec ord verifies strong supporter average modeler well highly competitve member credited bringing stability governing body sponsoring three-year term elected officers ap pointed Chairman very successful RC Frequency Committee created needed new contest boards fought very suc cessful East Coast Nats generally im proved benefits average modeler need continued strong leadership During John Griggs administration AMA has grown just over 76000 members well over 86000 John will work toward greater growth promoting youth aspects hobby vastly improved insurance program coverage both individuals chartered clubs acquired additional new frequencies Radio Control flying implemented revolving site concept Nats provide better opportunity members parts country attend participate provided great improvements overall membership services benefits John Grigg active modeler having participated Free Flight years ago Control Line Radio Control events presently active RC Soaring powered flight John Grigg fully supported hobby AMA President wife Joan may have met Nationals trade shows re-elected office John Grigg will work toward establishing viable youth pro gram through local schools 4-H clubs scouts own chartered clubs will work ward further improving efficiency Headquarters operation through better com puter services simplified operating proce dures aimed holding line costs thereby minimizing need future dues adjustment Most importantly will continue responsive member questions concerns knows member ship AMA gives reason exist John Grigg presents sincere honest image required leadership position AMA sincerely ask vote re-elect John Grigg President AMA Vice President-District ED IZZO Holliston MA seeking re election VP District I would like recount accomplishments last two years state areas hope work good District AMA Aggressively represented constituents Council Meetings regard financial ex penditures Academy desires special interest groups Chairman Noise Committee established parameters necessary reduce noise levels have identified proper instrumentation well way toward establishing noise limits Academy hope continue work effort Last least succeeded obtain ing National Championships District first time history Academy Nats held Dis trict hope establish annual modeling symposium conducted clubs of-our District Also working toward establishing Regional Championship District cover ing categories modeling urge vote feel efforts plans coincident beliefs large turnout will tell have backing District members Thank support Vice President-District IV HOWARD CRISPIN JR AMA 568 Charlottesville VA seeks vote Vice President AMA District IV Academy now has fine new building house Headquarters staff records aeromodeling museum does make Academy what Academy people people member ship much effort needs expended conducting affairs national level same time greater need satisfy aims desires growth Academy District local levels important members Dis trict IV elect Vice President dividual familiar District its activi ties needs Howard such person has active national District state local levels competitor Contest Di rector judge officer groups levels Howard has also active Associ ate Vice President during terms present Vice President As AVP other conditions Howard has occasion work Headquar ters staff members Executive Council has attended numerous Council meetings both observer partici pant thoroughly familiar way things supposed operate back ground Howard can represent mem bers District carrying out desires members within National framework Let us work together make District IV active enjoyable scene future model aeronautics CHARLES SPEAR Mocksville NC seeking election first term Vice President representing District IV al ready know Charlie years dedication modeling AMA Continued age 104 100 Model AViation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS National President Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 6316314 KREMER PRIZE normally like avoid writing about fullscale aviation column because ARE model aviation organization IS model aircraft magazine However just could pass up item involves man got start model aviation Dr Paul MacCready will recall him designer aircraft won first Kremer prize completing one-mile closed circuit course man-powered aircraft went design aircraft crossed English Channel using man-power designed solar-powered aircraft rose new heights accomplishments Now new Kremer prize20000 pounds sterling first person com plete one-mile closed circuit course 3 minutes less aircraft powered on-board electrics competitors prize allowed 10 minutes energy storage Yep Dr MacCready did again time using two electric motors series power third act onboard generator Unique inventive usu al picture below depicts latest air craft successful September flight about 21/2 minutes MORE ELECTRIC spent very enjoyable period KRC group Hatfield PA past August Electric-powered fly-in see Electrics impressed become meet no formal competition drew entrants over northeast US Florida Canada Electric stay Models meet-ranged floater type Sailplanes over highly maneuverable little 05-powered jobs Most impressive little WASP designed Jim Zaremsky did very snappy inside outside square loops tight axial rolls anything else might expect aileronlelevator equipped ship have tried Electrics yet owe yourself go watch some newer equipment fly better yet give try yourself 4-H Two years ago contacted jack Seidler AMA member New Jersey associated 4-H organization process establishing flying field 4-H group unfortunately very close hospital advice insist models equipped adequate mufflers first should talk hospital management alert intent possibility noise problem did went far limit engines 45 displacement positive approach involved local government officials make aware needs modelers During recent 4H Fair invit ed mayor nearby city Leonia NJ officiate judge static display As Jack writes Art Jones mayor accepted apparently did enjoy himself also ac quired knowledge hobby its posi tive effect providing no cost govern ment recreational activities especially made available youth further states feel some far-sighted modelers should feel developing friend ship governing officials important maintain acquire new flying sites picture below shows Mayor Jones judging models right Unfortunately other gentleman models picture identified FAI CHAIRMEN Recent communications several mod elers indicate suitably publi cize names FAI team selection committee chairmen various AMA con test board members chairmen listed monthly near contest calendar FAI remedy situation least some extent am listing present chairmen Outdoor FF FlA FiB FiC Dr Wayne Drake 3290 SE Pelton Troutdale OR 97060 Indoor FF FiD Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 CL Combat F2D Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Heights MI 48077 RC Aerobatics F3A Dave Brown 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 RC Soaring Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Electroflite F3E Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 have four others soon formed CL Team Race Speed combined Scale Helicopter Pylon PAMPA handles selec tion CL Aerobatics extremely well remov ing need separate committee Begins look TSCs getting numerous require separate coordinator much same have AMA contest rules boards SILLY QUESTION What AMA Vice President District V travels way Birmingham AL Nashville TN FAI Combat Team Selection meet gets fine group people pose picture after snapping shutter finds out has no film instant print camera Hmmmm YOUTH IDEA recently received membership appli cation 14-year-old boy did send Open members wishes remain anonymous sent him suggested mention concept informal youth program rather just mention AM SHOUTING great ideaanyone else out care further idea Support youngster hobby could provide just impetus youngster needs become life-long mem ber avid modeler FAI COMBAT thrill kill challenge hunt fully combine event resulting enjoyable events modeler spectator mid-Sep tember pleasure attending team selection meet Nashville TN watching group go about slow steady path selecting team World Champs next year Now course president sup posed all-knowing all-seeing able tell just looking person whether person has chance make team right Well look Ron Colombo righthand flier cast right wrist knowabsolutelyhe can make team flying left handed Wrong did make team finished top heap what can oil-field worker like George Cleveland know about flying Combat Yep Second seat team ever heard Howard Rush Only everyone flies FAI Combat soon world cause has third seat team WILL well-represented World Champs next year three team Tom Fluker reigning World Champ back defend title Thirty-seven combatants started meet three survived believe three entrants could well represent us Colombo Cleveland Rush will Interesting com ment Tom Fluker World Champlm competing trials because guys too good beat jok ing Tom arent December 1983 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Today September 24th AMA hav ing ribbon-cutting Open House body invitedincluding Want go OK its arranged Come Im go ing escort through whole shmear caboose Look pictures pay tention See picture above AMAs new building See brick walls See tree planted See lady Isnt cute Come closer Meet Kathy Suprata Linda Brown taking time out registering everybody smile Lets go inside Dont scared ladies inside receptionists Meet Kathy Ladow Peeev Merritt girls look pretty happy Because working Academy Model Aeronautics thats Look behind Kathy Peggy See plaques Walls everywhere plaques everywhere built walls unselfish contributions covered honor heroes Donors workers living legends Come Look kids See cavernous interior See hundreds priceless model airplanes hanging everywhere Big ones little ones green ones blue ones heavy ones light ones Some look like made real experts flawless construction Some look like garbage make know hot maybe fly OK crosssection everything Everywhere look little model airplanes ceiling air floor Important people crowding corridor name would name name would require pages 180-page mag would allow heaven modeling memora belia cut past present future model airplanes made possible donations dues money tribute AMA bute YOU breathless scene Reston Virginia right across Potomac River Washington DC used pay high rent Youve seen everything Dont worry about AMA Open House anymore Youve thing importance See happy couple above Meet Velma Teubner Johnny Clemens Johnny run ning AMA President too little buddy Texas Johnny also served president distinction eight years election no bad guys Only two good guys No matter wins cant lose Well get good presi dent See next month. NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 102 Model Aviation happy husband wife team John Joan Grigg standing front new AMA building can see uncut ribbon behind official building opening has yet begun John running AMA President another term has served dis tinction three years Academy Model Aeronautics has volunteer workers sacrifice time efforts work slave years years pay provide organization oversee protect model airplane activities John Grigg Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand. weekend September 24-25 1983 now part AMAs history share Grand Opening ceremonies National Center Aero modeling truly grand affair elegant touch class typical modeling events new AMA building beautiful new furniture decorations potted plants new grass hard grow during torrid summer freshly-mowed newly-planted trees shrubs weather too ideal warm hot sunshine mix blue sky clouds mostly gathering beauti ful people made weekend re member people included Frank Zaic California Walt Good Florida Gordon Light Maine Wally Simmers Illinois C C Johnson Texas Ben Shereshaw New Jersey Frank Garcher Indiana Bob Champine Virginia Maynard Hill Maryland Laird Jackson Pennsylvania Al Novotnik Con necticut others because AMA Executive Council ad ditional states also represented About 200 present ribbon cutting took place 4 pm Saturday following some emotional words several speakers Everybody knew history being made after 47 years since establishment AMA 1936 AMA now permanent home roots fu ture obviously major milestone Academy Model Aeronautics sets stage another big celebration come 1986 AMA will celebrate its 50th anniversary Meanwhile grand opening introduces some new problems attractiveness new building its museum contents means can expect visitors geared yet hope 1984 assuming new budget will pro vide keeping museum open week ends also some extra staffing during week visitors can accommodat ed interruption basic AMA Headquarters operation Its new challenge hope meet adequately facility belongs entire mem bership can seen enjoyed whenever have opportunity visit Great Nats. 1983 National Model Airplane Cham pionships uniqueit paid itself pre liminary financial report years big event shows actually went slightly black first time years Some study Nats history indicates have about thousand entries Nats needs no subsidy event worlds biggest model meet year ibs location first time ever New England drew close thousand competitors helpers officials spectators 1983 Nats real morale booster plan operate annual event have endured lot criticism other Nats successful due site condifions under control have continued job whenever wherever have told Already hard work 84 Nats planning meeting held Reno NV event will held next year dates August 5 12 technical arrangements well underway necessary ingredient success people basis planning year earlier announcement dates lo cation vacation plans attendance may made now distance home will problem anyone has ever Natsanywherecan verify Nats al ways worth trip Again its matter people No matter Nats its people meet get know make hardship travel site condition cost worthwhile Reno great place familyits trip worth taking RC World Champs. As issue went press 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics about begin Pensacola FL Thirty countries registered October 10-15 contest though China withdrew due South Africas participation tremendously talent ed group fliers poised big event best world set perform before judges ten different countries wellknown names including Hanno Prettner Austria Wolf gang Matt Lichtenstein Dave Brown USA Ivan Kristensen Canada winner 83 Nats Any could win top four previous championships ner vousness about young flier Germany Lossen shown up first time last championships Acapulco Mexico 1981 almost won Next months Model viation will tell came out Renewal/Ballot Time. time see over 85000 membership renewal forms including elec tion ballots Open age class members should mail Look yours mail back soonby November25 elec tion deadline no later December 15 avoid missing insurance coverage 1984 issues Model v/at/on magazine PR UpdateCont pg 99 Mall Show Committee As stands right now will plan event take place February/March time slot office will make national press releases alert TV networks wire services other national contacts Academy getting better recognition days example 1983 Nats mentioned both Today Show Good Morning America show repre sentative White House present Grand Opening National Center Aeromodeling Another program slowly getting off ground Adopt-A-School suggestion outlined August 1983 Model Aviation recent months announcements variety national organizations have said school-age youngsters America need improve skills English mathe matics science What better way learn better habits three dis ciplines through model aviation medium What better way chartered club improve its own community image help local youngsters What better vestment future help develop skills young people after will running country some day about club officers Please re read August Model v/at/on page 101 have serious discussion pros cons proposal next club execu tive meeting Let hear please 87000-member mark reached first time AMA history September 1983 have never before such op portunity promote great sport model aviation out have ideas can use want hear clubs develop programs would like share other 1700 chartered clubs let us have details will pass along strength Academy membership Pulling gether can accomplish wonders Public recognition positive public image will help aeromodelers retain rights fly models choice across nation Lets work together preserve privileges Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Director National Association Rocketry President Pat Miller left presents Associa tions Aeromodeling Award Jonathan Santoa high school student Bowie MD Jonathans study wing tip vortices presented 1983 International Science Engineering Fair Albuquerque NM NAR Aeromodeling Award cosponsored Estes Industries Inc Penrose CO Academy Model Aeronautics particularly fitting years winner used model airplanes research December 1983 103 Charlie Spear Cont pg 100 Charlie started modeling twin-pushers way back 1931 During lifetime has tried types modeling has member AMA years interrupted four years service Air Force during WW II long-standing Contest Director prior formation AMA has held office president several modeling clubs Most notable famed Flying Sparks pioneer club very early days Radio Control past president Radio Control League North Carolina Currently Vice Pres ident National Soaring Society Associate Vice President AMAs District IV adds up over 50 years service modeling though retired pursuing sec ond career Charlie has time ability travel conscientious representative AMA members District IV Charlie plans cover geographical areas District IV through appointed AVPs personally wherever whenever possible also plans use column MA fairly discretion Charlie would honored first North Carolinian voice District IV AMA Executive Council sin cerely wants represent District IV Vice President would appreciate mem bers vote marking ballot beside name Vice President-District V BILL MATHEWS Birmingham AL AMA 119 incumbent time attend meeting Executive Council come away new appreciation vol unteers paid staff make AMA work also come away new enthusi asm what future holds modelers AMA period growth progress Although am unopposed ballot would greatly appreciate having vote vote confidence check voting record will show have abstained voting issues brought before Executive Council vote have tried make vote count betterment District V AMA includes considera tion what vote means individual club cant please everyone vote try have solid rea son vote am elected look forward working Junior program perpetual puzzler better Nats improved national convention better programs sport flier better communication members telephone number listed top column educational programs welcome ideas matters well others Please take few minutes time complete ballot year mail Lets show other districts District V means business Vote Vice President-District IX WILLIAM BIEDA Omaha NE want District IX Vice President because believe can make positive contribution AMA creating system checks bal ances could help enhancing fiscal accountability AMA toward its mem bers result streamlining its financial operations should result better services membership have modeling 32 years am avid sport flier RC CL Combat door Glider am member Orbiting Eagles Omaha have offices presi dent treasurer am District IX Contest Coordinator CD District IX FAI Combat Team Selection Committee member Because belief betterment air modeling important apply 23 years business experience 10 years non-profit organizational insurance ex perience advancement AMA making AMA financially account able its members Now AMA has gone 80s over $3 million assets feel District IX representative should someone can contribute controlled fiscal growth AMA set up system continuity responsibility Vote believe have sound ideas can brought reality TRAVIS McGINNIS incumbenr Arvada CO Active involved AMA members have past elected District IX Vice Pres ident believe have elected because commitment serve District AMA affairs consistent efforts pro mote modeling positive way available During years spent RC Coordinator Contest Director Associate VP District IX Vice President have spent countless hours involvement individuals clubs AMAs Executive Council Whenever two people talking modeling enjoy being involved involvement believe modelings future exists active listening representation ordinary modelers ideas suggestions betterment has will continue function serving District IX Vice President AMA has just enjoyed term growth productive positive ways additional services new RC frequencies national center museum offices has distinct pleasure have Executive Coun cil during time During past two terms Council work have acquired thorough knowledge its internal operations policies AMA staff can effectively work membership would hope continue apply knowledge continue unfin ished committee work now progress Give support election will can fairly represent phases model aviation District IX Johnny Clemens t pg 100 have intensified enthusiasm belief AMA aeromodeling have chosen wonderful hobby sport involving wonderful people Now choose progressive leadership will lead us pride new goals vote Johnny Clemens next AMA president will deeply appreciated will consider sacred trust SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT tnnnectcut e achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aaaocuate vice-Presidents Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Oenn5 Fclsom AFO 1 Gardiner ME 04346 Don Krafft o eon 1828 73 Heritage Ln. Ouoburv MA 02332 Al NOvotnik 4 eeverlv P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Ceardineton George Wilson 318 Fisner St. Waloole MA 02181 am very pleased announcethe appoint ment Chris Balling new AssociateVP state Rhode Island Chris has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm hobby feel has excellent com munication skills well-known Rhode Island area look forward working Chris representing modelers Rhode Island well District contest flying season rapidly com ing conclusion District I would like talk about couple contests pleasure attending informed interest 4-cycle engines New England Sport Scale Association held Four-Stroke Contest has lot interest activity utilization 4stroke engines specifically low noise level engines used flying sites have problems noise contest held Berwick ME June 11th 1 2th 12 contestants attendance Pic tured below winners air craft would also like comment has number new 4-stroke engines being produced engine manufacturers available now 12 cu engines two different manufacturers petition signed request made AMA make emer gency rule change would allow up 12 cu engines Pattern category present time allowable FAI class Pattern therefore should allow AMA classification turn would foster designs aircraft using lower noise level engines 104 Model Aviation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS cent First place winner Charles T Nelson Berlin MA VKS-7-4- Waco scale 2 chnopower-7 engine attended contest sponsored Rhode Island RC Modelers held old Charlestown Naval Air Station beau tiful site abandoned runway has designated RC flying site tempt get members interested Pattern flying contest set up specific number maneuvers given modeler guessed own score judged performance winner selected guessed score closest given score An advantage type contest anyone can compete competing against themselves regardless skill level find excellent way introduce modelers competition flying called George McGinnis Contest Director Speed events Nats George told new type Control Line contest putting October 30th Legion Field Robinson Street Hanson MA meet called Triatha Ion three-event contest flown same airplane first event noise test airplane must pass minimum noise level noise levels below limit bonus points will awarded airplane will undergo static judging evaluation will have fly demonstrate aerobatics scale operation George says tests precision flying judgment aeromodeler under predeter mined set circumstances first type event Control Line enthusiasts District can obtain details calling George McGinnis 617 293-2804 will hand noise testing number judges has selected Radio Control model ers background Aerobatics Scale judging time appears District Presidents Meeting will held latter part November meeting expect discuss future District activities Please make effort vote upcoming AMA election New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 225-8318 Associate vice-presnts Per Sianceini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Cosselo 27 Keerney St Oover NJ 07801 Frank Oreoch 9 VYillow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray iuschkus 7 Cvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sasrer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenie NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Proehich Yarm Rd. Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts travel around District closer come firm conviction expressed col umn last issue Northeastern Regional Meet Westover AFB 1984 thereafter must have another Nats proposed AMA rota tional policy shall again come cycle find great outburst enthusiasm among fel low District II modelers time propose such move am certain can mus ter same degree support able realize 83 Nats good chance may able have World Control Line Cham pionships Westover next year building upon prestigious event could come up very impressive model aircraft affair highly comprehensive nature Regardless FAI development however believe should move ahead idea telephone conversation today District VP Ed Izzo pleased learn agreeable prospect joint venture combining Districts II effort What thoughts about Please let know After some 5500 out Obviously call letter would feasible 5500 calls letters voul telephone number appears head column convenience Traveling around particularly weekends please leave word call again should away phone Real Plane Syndrome am considered rather easy-going type except required special circumstances meet other qualifications ie hang tough counts say EC meeting nothing roils defined Websters masterpiece riles hear someone refer man- woman carrying aircraft got out rear airplane hear model aircraft contests meets rallies mall shows whatever club voice spews rhetoric over bull horn gain set beyond reasonably placarded feedback limits models bit real person-carrying alert again flying machines Let us understand proclaim great distinction between full-scale model aircraft between real model aircraft So repeat after no such distinction real airplane against model airplane ALL real whether large small So National Center Aeromodeling hope see possible formal opening dedication ceremonies new AMA world headquarters Reston VA weekend September 24 25 big event has publicized months should within comfortable driving distance areas District II wish thank everyone organizations participated financially otherwise development worthy monu mental project thus far will continue same fine spirit help satis fy mortgage financial contribu tions Far Wide have made two trips Western New York within last few weeks being STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietySpangled Scale Rally Olean NY July 9 As always huge affair scores great model airplanes match Two gentlemen high places responsibility success pop ular annual rallies got way close up lens alphabetical der avoid charges favoritism Bob Brown Rally Director club shudders word contest Mr STARS himself genial George Privateer will note came unfortunate victim narrowlens camera other Western New York trip took August 13th Second Annual RC Scale Rally Flying Knights December 1983 105 Second place winner Kim Harris Boxford MA Aeronica Champ 7AC scale 05 FS-75 engine Officers Rhode Island RC Modelers L R Richard Dupre VP & Treasurer Bill Thompson PresidentCD Guess Own Score contest Hamburg NY kind invitation club through President Gil Lange Randy Bittenger Gil shown presenting siz able check AMA President John Grigg greatly appreciated contribution Knights AMA Building Fund friendly ultralights landed rally mingled models parked left following picture could spend Saturday August 13 two-day Hamburg event because committed far advance attend Mammoth Scale Rally Somers NY RC Club Sunday August 14 did will note scores scores wonderful models Shown flight line countless spectators safely watching secure vantage point show lunch hour break during spectators allowed leave barricades inspect models nice feature annual rally same scene Associate VP Toms River NJ Hank Likes surrounded Spirit St Louis P-Si inter esting vintage job must split now being out both time space way judge RC Pattern today P RCS Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society 8th Annual Romano Garabello Meet flown Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY Before departing however leave picture action enthu siasm caught Nats Pattern site ie AMA super-cinematographer dedicated modeler jay Gerber getting lensfull upcoming addition AMA film and/or videotape library Ohio sylvnia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brawn District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 AaeoCete VIc-Prudmite Joe Siben 38980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francs Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15883 Frequmicy Cooccbnator Jam Beajoen 5552 Poarun Ct. Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 4513 542-4406 As report being written prepara tiorw$ upcoming AMA HQs Grand Opening being finalized event sure go down AMAs history finally reality Grand Opening realization dream AMA members years Initially thoughts AMA owning its own headquarters thought pipe dreams few people didnt know much about financial situation AMA president Johnny Clemens first started talking about quite few dis believers thought either another bad Texas jokes rantings slight ly deranged man Well Johnny being Johnny managed get people thinking about talking about anyway Johnny turned pipe dreams real dreams optimis tic approach AMAs management during Earl Witts term president dreams turned possibility Chuck Foreman presented proposal buy property place called Reston VA first presented Council think Council little shocked costs discussed Boy seemed like lot money failure proposals earlier Ohio Kansas us feeling back pipe dreaming stage yet feeling optimism airit wasnt going get cheaper waited After John Worth Gisele Jackson Vince Mankowski Chuck worked out finan cial plan Council voted go remember walking out meeting think ing Boy hope havent bitten hog butt spent virtually surplus funds $300000 purchase piece property break ground within two years banking fund raising campaign enable us meet commitment reality us having own headquarters building still struck home During next two years John Grigg AMAs president Vince developed fund raising programs very suc cessful Frank Garcher got hobby industry behind project John Hunton volun teered services architect building dream becoming real day Last year just within two-year limit broke ground building costing ap proximately $1 million dream became reality support AMA member ship industry clubs pro ject has fantastic Grand Opening culminates years dreaming sweating dis cussing working project marks turning point AMA giving us focal point pride organization its far-sighted leadership During Grand Opening expect few tears will shed tears joy pride accomplishment expect chief tear leader will Johnny Clemens dream critically ill Dallas hospital has come reality John Grigg has favorite say ing talking proud ideal place use Now keep working fund raising efforts maybe can pay off quickly seeI too can dream cant About time receive Ill District Ill banquet seminar sponsored Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Weirton WV near Pittsburgh hope will attend share views modeling seminar banquet Holiday Inn Saturday evening October 29 flying session begins 10 am Sunday Oc tober 30 Hillman Flying Field 15 minutes east hotel PA Bring airplane join us information contact Mark Waterman 304 7231 234 Jerry Fink 412 561-8944 evenings 412 433-6783 days contest season District III will over read mad scramble next years dates will have received number calls lately regard ing contest dates conflicts cases caller CD meet complain ing So Sos Soaring meet sanc 106 Model Aviation GEAR UP AND LOCKED! tioned same weekend Scale meet some such mixture events want revoke sanction cases guy thinks contest coordinator has messed up expects straighten him out aint guys assure contest coordinators know rules abide becoming apparent CDs dont know contest sanc tioning guidelines Two contests con sidered conflict unless offer same events closer distance specified contest class ie AA AAA club sanctions Pattern meet particular date another club applies sanction Fun Fly other side town same date would considered conflicting rules Whether two meets would fact con flict purely matter local situation some areas would disaster both meets other areas neither would know other existed con test coordinator cannot expected deter such conflicts must worked out local level between clubs up clubs involved get together determine conflict exists compro mise alternate dates available little local effort will reap big rewards sanctioning contests Speaking contests Control Line Free Flight categories have traditionally fered separate Junior and/or Senior age cate gory events whereas RC events commonly divided skill level categories As result separate Junior and/or Senior events entry fee usually cheaper kids CL FF RC kids pay same entry fee adults usually $10-$1 5 Perhaps reducing entry fees say $3 Juniors $5 Seniors would encourage participation kids might particularly encourage Open member bring along kid give try Right now entry fees father son RC meet runs $20-$30 No wonder dont have Juniors flying RC contests next month Ive got AMA Grand Opening 4-cycle rally Hamil ton World Championships Pensacola seminar Pittsburgh wonder what Ill spare time Delaware C District Columbia land S North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicoville VA 23111 think AMA missed best bar gains year showing up weekend activities Frying Pan Park Just leaders nifty blue blazer would have shown flag model avia tion As Luther Hux NVRC club members Control Line clubbers RC Helicopter folks helped put model aviation frcnt lot Northern Virginia youngsters much support Academy too unfair AMA did nate number Delta Darts sup plemented 80 purchased NVRC believe support cause begins grass roots observing youngsters building flying Darts talk ing us static displays watching enthralled Control Line models RC Heli copters Virginia Air Show Squadron RC flying made realize important expose youngsters model aircraft stead street corners alcohol drugs have wondered some time DCRC has left out report made District Vice President despite fact DCRC largest clubs country quite evident face fact Bealeton VA Scale meet take place September 17 18 no mention largest Scale meet District IV have told reason getting coverage column because Mr Foreman found him self error concerning frequency alloca tions advised meeting tended meeting place cannot believe professional would allow such petti ness guide him coverage club acti vities District indeed rea son DCRC would appreciate hear ing District Vice President As can see after reading ex cerpts everybody happy Dis trict Vice President course works both ways Sometimes District Vice Presi dent unhappy some AMA mem bers problems very difficult print everything club District IV doing month column some clubs expect Vice President supposed psychic always knowing what going club District What members clubs complain dont seem realize doesnt help com plain other members local basis What really should write AVP VP let him know what unhappy about course does take time sit down write letter place phone call upset maybe time would well spent receive over 100 newsletters month read does include correspondence AMA Headquarters letters personally receive As can see would impossible print information schedules activities column month Maybe AMA has contest event schedule Amojete Vic-Peeidentu Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Model v/ar/on month Bob Champine 205 Tipton Sd Newport News VA 23606 What have tried past Howard Criupir 611 Beechwood Charlottooville VA 22901 V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 you have something wish printed Sconty Mover 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 column send ask use John Preeton 7012 Blvira Court Pails Church VA 22042my next column Please dont everybody get Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvlle NC 27028 carried away send articles next Frquency Cocedinetor Poul Yacobucci 8408 WinthropOr Payetteville NC 28301 months column have three col Phone Coening 19191488-5988umns write new VP will take over next Vice President favor upset about something call him want him appear club function ask month thought would some thing different column Below some excerpts newsletters District IV him want something emphasized monthly column send information him Keep mind will visiting other club functions contests District may always available last minute notice visit club After volunteer job pay very low does have make living once District Vice President does job right will spend average 25 30 hours week AMA-related business So please patient him keep him formed think can better job dont hesitate jump join fun prepared give up hobby know wont have time build fly anymore WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Eastern Soaring Lines Newsletter Cum berland Soar Fun ual Soar Fun held near Cumberland MD planning stages will held November 5 6 1983 weekend casual fun flying takes place mountains out side Cumberland flying may either slope thermal depending weather dinner nearby restaurant Saturday night helps provide some additional social activity wish attend information contact Don Clark 4204 Brookfield Drive Kensington MD 20895 Dons telephone number 301 564-0307 Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Sig Award Well spite apparent efforts keep younger generation dumb about RC aircraft must uswe cant seem keep field discover girls looks like us going get education Len Rozamus Jr has done again Last year Len received $1000 scholar ship AMA year has received $500 Sig award four nationwide receive Congratulations Len father has rumored smart guy guess hes right b60 Alabama a Florida C Grorgia issippi C Puarts Rico South Catolita nosne V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2551 078-5550 Asooniute Vice-Prenidents Greg Doe Ru 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiroy Reach CL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 PuierdO PR 00644 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimur FL 32579 Harry Sheram PD Boo 876 Onnonia AL 36121 Tom Thucker 1401 N 1-lairston Rd 1lo 38 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 6975 Waverly Dr Jackson MS 39206 Frequency Coordinator 3urns Fields 1096 Ornurio St Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 904 388-8662 Sunday August 21 marked beginning new era West Alabama Aero modelers day Ward McFarland came first club member fly model airDecember 1983 107 plane floats water Ward Tommy Storey Lee Marcum checked out 05 40-powered Little Dumbo Gee Bee floats after takeoff run about 100 feet lifted off frequency coordinator program seems working nicely District V Burnis Fields frequency coordinator has received several cards around District Two Huntsville AL reporting interfer ence 721 60 encounter radio inter ference please send RC Interference Re port Card Burnis new address PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Bob Peiser member Tampa RC Aircraft Oub took trip Hatfield PA participate contest limited electricpowered model airplanes Bob won first place Most Acrobatic Aircraft Electric power attracting interest day new motors batteries giant improvements over available iust few months ago West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL like clubs have members age ranges pictures below can easily tell relies youth skill re lies old age deception Ted Ackley age secret knows 811 tricks book Thets four-cycle engine about start Terry Kondasof Broward County RC Association South FL found threefourths pit area under water recently simply pulled out RC air boat Appar ently Terry made mistakehe handed transmitter Richard Page managed get air boat tall grass could seen smoke muf fler Fortunately Richard used flying blind driving air boat blind no real problem finally got air boat emerge tall grass promptly gave control back Terry Virgil Parsley Atlanta Drone Soci ety unfortunate experience new Laser 200 Aileron flutter developed dur ing flight resulting loss both ailer ons sound impact ground surprisingly light damage plane thoroughly inspected before flight Link ages solid tight used servo aileron five heavy-duty steelpinned hinges surface After crash hinges still firmly glued wings ailerons steel pin torn through hinge material Some days cant win Dick McLean editor Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron Florida asked someone count noses dinner meeting report came back average face forgot faces Dont forget have good time month Illinois ana S Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 1314 487-1967 AsousciaO Vice-Poadnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kerr 1808 12th Sn. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Koinhshiro Way LOxington KY 40603 Raymond Movers P0 Box 243 Smitheille MO 64089 Holes Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme Unixersity City MO 63122 William 0 Sniavlny P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazol Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Iarna IL 61378 Frequency Cocodinato James Check 564 Grentchesxer St Lexington KY 40505 did go School has started sum mer has entered waning moments midwest season starts wind down District VI has some interesting events 1983 selected two teams FAI Pattern Rough River Scale Louisville Thank heaven Kentucky parks good number mall shows open houses model fields some interesting non-rule book events other fun fly type Earlier summer unusual de manding Great Race Sailplanes held near Chicago Twenty-plus teams challenged Mother Nature another complete demanding course Its rule book certainly outstanding wellthought-out event Another event just completed its fifth year Warbirds contest developed sponsored Spirits St Louis RC Club contest Scale WW Il-type models scale static judged raced pylon course heats Its exciting prospect combining static scores points placing heats has refined slowly over years reason am mentioning event due determination club has over years have patient knowing events especially nonrule book events take some time develop advertising world will re place words competitors year patience began paying off number contestants grew 21 one-day event few pictures spit out trusty instant Number 1 illustrates important ingredients competitors life Understanding wives family enjoying afternoon together creating fraternity whoops sorority important Joe Lunt events originators shows off trophy carrying name plates past four years winners Three wins individual trophy keeps years winner Mark Been Wayne Nenninger Ralph Doyle running second third Mark Been left Rich Taylor perform delicate act surgery winning model 108 Model Aviation Thad Brannon age 13 built H-Ray preparing flight Shelby Hagberg last years winner two twins showed up event year really great see P-38 zipping along 25 feet off ground around course Perhaps club have idea can little hard work generate interesting exciting activity has over last five years After Stall Turn. received nice letter Bob Suhr Peoria RC Modelers information about RC Ground School work Peoria Park District have devel oped comprehensive school program eight weeks filled films video tapes demos club experts pieces valuable information quite unique feature occurs during third session extra optional session will sche duled workshop local modeler During session students will mass-produce kits recommended trainer model using facilities shop modeler can begin construction model can get one-on-one assistance during rest class impressed logical pro gression incorporated sessions ob vious considerable thought refine ment has occured over its first three years operation Bob Suhr ateacherby profession has structured classes accommo date absolute beginner well re turning I-haven t-modeled-for-years indi vidual Bob has agreed provide copy outline would give group ex cellent leg-up starting program would strongly urge club write Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Bartonville IL 61607 Either CL FF could easily adapt program discipline opportunity little PR fly ing Department Army Depot Granite City IL Dave Cosby southern Missouri Helicopter couple models helped further dispel toy syndrome wasnt very large crowd picnic little bit exposure helps following weekend brought annual Greater St Louis Modeling Association Airshow three-hour demo bit little dif ferent airshows use just guys have show team show-oriented participants gives spec tators good idea modeling gives Sunday flier chance strut stuff addition proceeds donations given Missouri Park Board fund pro vides scholarships persons going park administration recreation work knows5 person park department area contact new field may have helped money GSLMA airshow Newsletters warning comes Palos Crash Chronicle regard money sent up-front piece equipment have company fade scene before equipment gets Editor j Cernava recommends COD process safest must buy mail Certainly probably should consider local hobby shop Mr Cernava suggests Indy RC South Flight Lines tells club Brotherhood Award given club member exhibits selfless attitude assisting club its members guests award established memory Don Rike former member passed away last year St Louis Aero Pilots Touch-NGo item safety column Ron Moritz Whenever sense anything might wrong want model groundlike NOW No hesitation no Hm wonder what no lets check out little further Land NOWI whole lot safer check out potential problem ground air very good point Ron us fail heed time time Saints NewsYou know modelers wife home smells funny youve quit making excuses absolutely unplug anything make determined effort beat him club newsletter mail comes closethe first new RC Con test Board appointments has made Bob Belluomini Crestview KY has agreed accept position Helicopter Board Welcome decision end rules pro cess Bob Lets hope membership District VI keeps posted feel ings concerning future rules proposals Enuf Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Asniotant vice-Prenidmnt Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapido IA 52402 Auocaate vics-Pvfadnto Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridga Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Boyd eowdish 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427 Rutsel Kneteger 2625 C Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee W 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tanglnwood Tr St ,oseph Mt 49085 Al Scidmore 013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frqumncy Cooedinator Pete Water 117 Cant Main Upper Level Northyille Mt 48167 Phona Day 13131 348-0085 evening 13131 437-4244 last column prepared AVP Ron Sears talked him phone after got back Team Finals think talking happiest man world have note Bill Warner Cloudbusters Detroit area will host 1984 Flying Aces Nats conjunction Michigan Exchange Clubs no dates given yet picture Cloudbusters Paul Smith combative flier shows group guy right foreground sometimes doubles Balsa Bug jack Moses half Jeff Noecker President Northeast Michi gan Radio Modelers Society sends shots Mall Show last April AMA dis play action Stop Danger sign used keep cars others off inactive runway use Wurtsmith AFB About second picture says what like think mainstay world stay ing red candy airplanes make up sell shows made roll Smarties fuselage stick gum wings Life Savers wheels bit novelty sell like hotcakes Alpena RC club partici pated show guests openers have set matters straight The guys Milwaukee once told summary District VII winners theres nothing rocks Indians upthere December 1983 109 pictures Sunday flier Stan Zdon Three pictures felt marker notes back showed through Heres Stans daughter Tonya QB15 Waco Spitfire picture MARCs Spring Mall Show illustrates excellent photography dis play augment aircraft Photo Bob Mitchell call body inputs new Con test Boards went well enough Ive got good well-recommended people everything Helicopter Gotta get old tele phone maybe Rich wants job Just got back dedication AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA Heartwarming experience first held some misgivings about quality Russ Barrera collection whole truck-load seeing material parts pieces cluded set straight Fascinating lam proud very high count plaques Dis trict VII wall devoted Charter Mem ber Donors building fund $500 Somehow PMAC has two anywhere near area sure stop Make sure check hours Generally speaking center open during normal business hours unless some thing special going Dont expect drop Sunday afternoon unannounced Thanks pictures guys Now dont have resort filling space jokes although Johnny Clemens offered give some used jokes does have other kind Arkansas sana exico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob FrIedi 5512 Sounhwood Untie Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Willam Harley III 927 commerce Pleasannon TX 7806 Al Rabe 1904 Volley Oak c lining TX 75061 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr. Barnlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinanor Tom Blakeney 2300 Mey Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 AMA jewelry great amount sparkling part model aeronautics way AMAers can found news letters proud what we certainly would write other share Please think over because really pretty powerful thought very important future AMA District VIII now producing some best newsletters whole US personalities newsletters direct re flections editors what feel will help clubs club members what helps individual club must help aeromodeling whole Dont forget ex change newsletters other clubs Remem ber might having fun receive bunch good-looking news letters ARKS News Amarillo TX Radio Kontrol So ciety very neat readable lot good art work came J D Moore club secretary included 46member club roster Another very good-looking informa tive newsletter Mountain View Radio Control Flying Club Don Langer editor Mountain View Dallas area club looks to making great strides lot directions quite honor have made Honorary Member progressive group like Thanks guys mentioning handsome newsletters must salute Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons understandable handsome paper because co-edited Joel Joni Sheldon easier-to-read papers area has benefit some real enthusiastic leaders too KK Gwen McClure Larry Sartor Associate VP Another easy-to-read paper Con denser ARCS Alamo Radio Control Society San Antonio TX editor produces good effort Dick Adams ARCS oldest RC groups District VIII mentioned personality newsletters Harry Tilley edits Flite Line Tyler TX Modelers Club does lower case typed letters Texan resist using capital letters quite triumph admire Harry appreciate too mentioned paper name will upcom ing ballot AMA president! takes clever editor find cartoons jokes inclusion paper relate modeling sort awareness shown editors Jim Jon Polozeck Rich ardson TX RC Clubs Dawn Patrol latest effort cartoon young modeler saying hate disagree Pop stork has too little wingspread carry sixto 10-pound load newsletter Texoma RC Club Sherman TX tickled gag morial said Rest Peace Pitts *Born 1980 constructed Tom Ridge Bo gota TX *Cause deathElevator clevis broke off control horn flying verted about 50 feet high *Survived owner Cris Noles pilot Mike Noles grin can have sympathy other priceless same newsletter great cartoon woman talking model builder husband saying Remember unexplained interference glitch crashed new airplane last weekend Same thing happened new car Mike Noles mentioned above club president received beautiful letter content appearance secretary Shreve port Area Radio Kontrol Society Shreve port-Bossier City LA Gene Self said some members complained about never seeing club mentioned model publications Gene said fault ourswe have never submitted formation should good lesson other clubs Dont count anyone dis cover Toot own horn Gene points out 101-member club active about way club can active effective Pylon Pattern Scale Combat Giant Scale good old fun flys civic PR side put demo flights shows Barksdale AFB LA State University Live demos mall show generated profits went MDA top off Gene Self said have good club proud great mentioning good newsletters try point out what good worthy attention can copy some good stuff smile say Im already doing Don Blackburn Odessa TX Prop Busters RC Club puts out very readable newsletter secret puts news up very short formative paragraphs separates XXXX - - dividers think could take lesson Don Bob Severance edits San Antonio TX Prop Busters Prop-Wash highlight editorial effort calendar marked clubs dates rest year stops some old forgot Anoth er plus Bob newsletter under club emblem says Visitors welcome friendly kick Joe Petz Borger TX Model Airplane Club sent 80 MAC 8th Annual Fun-Fly notice com plete good map saying Come Fly Texas Most Congenial Group hard beat isnt spirit generally find among modelers just great folks dangit Hot Dogger newsletter Central Oklahoma RC Society Norman edited J W Isern salts paper lots photos have impact printed word anytime also puts illustrated meeting notice date place right address part mailing real selling' now will have surely figured out really enjoy newsletters Keep em coming because have enthusiastic audience Ill try pass along much good stuff can please dont 110 Model Aviation frustrate like club does dutiful ly send newsletter ad dress kind can thank sending Come now gang column bit shorter usual month feel Ive said lot recog nizing some unsung heros modeling newsletter editors Bless have some really excellent photos will have wait until next month because must pack go Reston VA dedication new AMA Headquarters museum think Im proud! ****ALL FOR NOW**** tolorado 0 Kansas aska h Dakota C Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aagocsete Vlce-Fedwe Gene corson ox 2832 casper WY 62602 Ed Ccx 8209 LintJest Prairie village KS 88208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford P1 Aurora co 80015 im Mattorn 429 Oogwooo Grafton NO 5821 Jim Aicketta 516s Ctoudas Sioux Falls SO 67103 Preqaesy Cocedinstor DId Gates 2380 5 Holly Fl Oenw co 80220 Phone Dey 303 761-5960 Evening 303 7574082 AMA alive well Eighty-six thousandplus members middle Septemberl Something has going right continued membership growth associations experiencing tough time existing times let alone growing As briefly reflect past year number significant events contributed continued growth Setting substantial achievable goals has certainly significant factors seeing lot positive things happen Briefly 1 Through AMAs continued effort have newly added RC frequencies 2 have through efforts Headquarters staff se cured better insurance coverage 3 Membership services supplies being handled accurately faster both dividual club needs 4 have fulltime staff 35 plus seasonal assistance carry out day-to-day work tasks organization 5 leadership other coun tries look organization trends ask participation significant events 6 AMA through diligent efforts contributions its membership has its own National Center Aeromodeling includes offices staff library meeting rooms work space own pub lication certainly least museum displaying proud heritage evolu tion modeling country country world have such facility new building dedicated September able participate must feel very proud 7 Another successful comprehensive Nats held new convention look well-attended plans already underway next years Nats 8 Executive Council elected officers Headquarters staff have achieved new heights working cooperative ly successfully advancing model avia tions image productivity group has second terms actual achievement goals set over last several years too something AMA member can point pride will soon receiving ballots mail vote AMA President Vice President District IX would urge promptly exercise right responsibil ity support candidates choice volunteer elected officers need know support endeavors behalf Vote immediately return ballots Some good news bad news received re cently AMA member Olie Olson Jr AMA 9829 Olie president Omahawks RC Inc club Omaha NE sued recently regarding noise First good news August 8 1983 judgment entered favor defend ants Omahawks RC Club against plaintiffs counts petition dis missed won suit bad news plaintiff has requested motion new trialwhich may grantedbut appeal may first step taking case States Supreme Court lot discussion regarding fact club refused become AMA charter club thus covered insurancewise attorneys fees just such problems spite fact indi vidual members well officers have AMA members long time rationale shared could get own insurance requiring members belong AMA would damage potential growth individual modelers assisted nations much moral support ap peal help hope Oma hawks RC group would consider becoming AMA chartered club join AMA club family enjoy peace mind know ing national organization could would assist future problems like nature would agree Omahawks presi dent club did good job standing ground defending position Id hope president Olson would agree ordeal could have easier second round could have us behind simple act chartering club Olie Olson obviously responsible leader virtu.t being elected Omahawks Let hope leads group under umbrella AMA com ing year AMA member Jim Van Loo Sergeant Bluff IA shares following memoriam great modeler known District IX modelers Memoriam Bill Benton Friend Modeler anyone meeting him always smile twinkle eye new mod eler patient kind full endless information always tl flying field before usually made flight two cut grass needed would usually last leave just case some might need help either beginner old timer Bill Benton dear friend modeler will missed us Bill Benton died August 23 doing what liked doing put airplane together Omahawk Field died massive heart attack before could fly think wife put best about Bill wont contest fun fly cant look down airplane cant watch fly will always thoughts break ground new airplane many occasions Some times traded before got fly wife Jean three daughters big gleam eye Shelly time arrived scene Sooland Mod elers express deepest sympathy loss. Jim Van Loo As colum being written RC Aerobatic World Championships just three weeks away week October 10 Best luck competitors especially USA team fly best Pen sacola FL arnona fotna e Hawaii da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aesociete Vice-Presidesogs Tom Banker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn cater 2020 Gilt Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Bob Kampmaen 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenia AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box SI Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Chilani Sr Fukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Pruquency Coordlnenor Hal Jackson 828E Sunset Ave Far Oaks CA B5628 Ptone 1916 964803 Just brief report month once didnt have travel out town visit club meeting As matter fact tended two since last report first own club meeting second return visit local Soaring club Peninsula Silent Flyers invited back third time club president Ed Leahy responsible asking back time club has continual battle hang its flying site housing project keeps inching closer working developer trying come up lution would agreeable both sides Stay tuned further developments showed club Jay Gerbers latest epic film Free Flight Adrift Air loved Some old-timers club cut teeth Free Flight As mat ter fact viewers visitor night old-timer also vice-president North American Rock well Eagles club asked attend meeting club bring Free Flight film says theres bunch old-timers will enjoy having memories jogged conclusion meeting club made $50 donation AMA Building Fund thanks AMAs thanks fine club its help AMA display booth busy traveling December 1983 111 around District Im going call home December because Ill need use show Sky-naughts Saddleback Valley putting annual Toys-for-Tots airshow El Toro Marine Lighter-Than-Air Base Im going attend show have past case want attend cost childs toy date December 11 There will noted fliers giving demonstrations sparkplug opera tion Dave Herbert Dave also says will classic Chevrolet car show 5K 10K footrace further entertainment Plan attend Several thousand people year need booth display drop line Ill put schedule would like visit club Write see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI_ DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AuOciaU Vice-PresidsU Al Culver 1607 S non Elm 1 Focatello tD a3201 Simon Dreese Box 58 An t Oroadvresv MT 89018 Gary Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dove Mollens 18869 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick lVjcloline PD BOo 523 Klamath Falls OA 97601 Chick Young 29020 1t Ave. S. Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Aedmond WA 98082 Freqoenoy Coordinator AoOert Balch 15439 SE Heig . Portland OA 97236 Phone 5031 761-8103 get third edition Northwest Model Expo Puyallup will three months away Mark February 4 5 calendar either get plane ready just come enjoy best shows around Remember will District Xl meeting probably oclock try get meeting VP needs input can get pretty much standstill far outdoor competition concerned As men tioned last month couple FF contests going rest activity indoors Check around find out whats going might pleasantly sur prised interesting what challenge Indoor flying Speaking contests want men tioned will have give couple months lead time possible send pictures sure put paper between pictures write back felt-tip pen Unfortunately ink seems leach emulsion print forgot give credit last month photographer Bob Baich supplied nice shots does times Also seems words about Haystack 83 have also left until now goes last several years have mixed weather best annual meeting floatplane fliers year great just little wind Saturday calm glassy water Sunday Plenty sunshine pleasant tem peratures made good contest course few mishaps have other Haystack outings can learn others misfortune though remember attach engines plane somewhere other motor mount thats done inevitable oc curs engine motor mount ripped plane engine stays plane instead going bottom flexible cable should job quite well can also remember stick tip float water landing attempts As Randy Weaver discovered leads interesting 5-point landing touch 5 points splash Just make sure under stood maneuver Randy repeated very next flight lost engine Rumor has Don Anderson looking scuba gear several other minor mishaps water tumbles serious harm Terry McGill spending lot time trying get together whole best Haystacks Did ever have weekends everything did wrong Went Seattle area take some activities three going managed pick exactly wrong order show up three Oh well FAI Challenge nice long talk several con testants CD Kevin Collins lift seemed phenomenal might have bit too much wind overall feeling fine place fly great day mythical Harts Lake Prairie Once find prairie cannot help realize very good FF field like oasis grass sea trees Anyway amazed what can done balsa tissue rub ber make craft really flies As leaving Kevin Collins looking lift A-2 Towline Glider turns out found week later set new AMA record A-2 total time 3459 sec onds Key broke old record four min utes put perspective first flew seven consecutive 3-minute maxes five maxes 1 -mm last last flight would have nine minutes max came down 639 Congrats Kevin great job Later same weekend Puget Sound ROCs held Big Bird Bash Mt Rainer clubs field Over 50 planes showed up around 35 pilots man what has already described very good week end time least 1000 spectators enjoying festivities ably run Mr Big Bird himself Al Alman Contest ants came British Columbia California Idaho Oregon Washington Certain ly provided vast cross-section styles likes among like fly big uns Since essentially un-contest prizes Al found given out draw ings seems fair way distri bute loot since keeps Randy Weaver Dick Hansen having goodies digress success years fly-in Im sure can mark calendar re peat next year Well keep posted have read about supposed problems new frequencies have worried about using fear have tried found work Nats course sources indicate 11 thats right group eleven Sail planes air time different ones going up time Another source said 13 up once thats yenfled Could get trouble course gear far out tune someone else can work receiver trans mitter another frequency about maybe get someone else say send gear peri odic check maintenance Well certainly hope case ounce pre vention could worth ton cure speaking Tom Brightbill Bob Dodgson Tom Nielson Dave Johnson otherwise known King court turns out Tom got Hi Johnson Memorial Trophy home safe sound saw last being squeezed hard feared its structural health did Tom walk off biggie Bob Dodg son took second Unlimited next ques tion going Can again Reno next August course fact what did six trophies besides Toms done among what may largest Sail plane contest ever flown indicates strength NW Sailpianers Dave Mullens AVP CL activity comes word Spanaway contest real success 25 contestants nd signed up six new AMA members contest What fliers encountered well-run enjoyable contest will probability repeated next summer Dave indicates very nice site Con trol Line contest Spanaway very far Puyallup know Dave asked about next years Nats mentioned earlier will Reno Stead Field As understand CL facility just fine However earlier year news letter complaining about facility Westover Having seen area wonder just what complainer wants main circles taxiways flat level Combat fliers flying over grass Im total loss know what supposed wrong site least far know porta-potties didnt overflow Anyway according Bev Wisniewski site Reno OK anyone has specific concerns let know Ill see what can find out Say anyone has pull Santa ask him word processor ordered last year just gotta have machine spells Well have priced gallon correct-type lately AMA Executive Council decided should have some new contest boards So directive esteemed Prez John Grigg am present looking people serve need someone Soaring board someone Racing board someone Heli copter board decide nominate someone board first get permis sion write tell should appoint selection Also need someone sit soon formed FAI Scale Team Selection Committee aspects see troubling upward onward Several months ago put out plea feedback possibility getting some kind communication going between clubs know whats happening way fun-flys other get-togethers can get around enjoy anothers company already have volunteer what need commitment clubs out pass information person will compile about Anyone out togetherness HAPPY FLYING 112 Model Aviation JUNIOBox FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Doug Dahikes Magic Boomerang boomerang model airplane flying machine anyway What have however cleverest least expensive effective attention-getters club could create Doug Dahikes little boomerang Flyer can real ly turn kids parents too mall shows fun flies demonstrations con tests arent going cost club fortune either since made easily obtainable cardboard being light cardboard theyre quite harmless kids get line message too clever part roomerang rry boomerang has four blades clubs mes sage can rubber-stamped Look drawing First name Flyer Second says boomerang yours gift local CL club case compliments OAKS Osh kosh Area Kontroline Squadron Third tells OAKS hold meetings extends invitation Fourth flying instructions last blade m. would guess fourth vane actually says n over flying instructions use looks like much too much way instructions just vane Biggest cost would seem having rubber stamps made up ecially insist fancy out-of-the-usual lettering would suggest simply using typewritersize capital letters no matter onetime cost can easily absorbed club . make your. club will have best public relations de vices going Selection cardboard important made bunch varying thicknesses pays keep away cardboard too flimsy too heavy So get cracking . un call Dougs boomerang Magic because way can scoop youngsters its up convert uple anyway . modelers GOOD STUFF IN THE WIND FOR BEGINNERS Lots times easy become discour aged think no out gives darn about young beginners isnt Really quite number guys would like things kids things vary Some pretty solid ideas others bit too imaginative per haps would like list few Write can use input Doug Dahlke 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 Weve just shown guys inven tiveness Doug has expectations putting Junior-type models production next year Ask him about Ask him copy Modeling Questionnaire will make think Joe Wagner 135 Waugh Ave New Wil mington PA 16142 Joe forming national society Fun Flyers very ambitious undertaking hopes have groundwork completed early 1984 Ask him about Jack Carter 1444 Hickory Way Racine WI 53405 Jacks Seven Steps Indoor have pretty well-defined Some models designs completed Hell glad tell about ideas school participation Ray Roberts 1521 Morningside Drive Burbank CA 91506 Ray already has pro gram installed working school regular part curriculum Hes spreading word write him Ill keep posted keep posted what doing help kids See next month * * Keep flippin propsomethings bound happen TOP VIEW- FLYING INSTRUCTIONS STAMPED ON THIS WING COMPLIMENTS OF ROUND ALL CORNERS OSEKOSH REA K ONTROLINE S QUADRON 024032 IiCARDBOARD I' WHITE GLUEBLADESARE8AX1/ \LJ NOT TO SCALE ItTmz- 1EETINGS FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH AT 1 PM 10 YOUNG IBEGINNERS WELCOME C Ik l 1 jl TL JIJ 1/8 DIHEDRAL UNDER EACH TIP CONSTRUCTION 1 Cut out two pairs wings shown round corners 2 Align glue together dry add dihedral 3 Decorate felt pen desired stamp club info Having built easy 1-2-3 proceed flying instructions FLYING INSTRUCTIONS Lefties reverse thisl 11Resist temptation hold FLYER level floor throwwont work 21Snugly pinch FLYER between thumb knuckle index finger tip blade Tilt upward near vertical85 degrees PORTANTI Launch straight forward elevation angle 10 degrees 30 degrees using SNAP OF THE WRIST MOTION much like cracking whip Will NOT fly otherwisel Wags suggest its snap flyl 41Size circle mostly depends rotor loading ie weight cardboard 3/-4 gram FLYER normal circle isabout4feet 51Most common reasons poor flight lack wrist snap throwing too hard wrong launch angle Sure Ill answer questions FLYER will need self-addressed stamped envelopeI 0 DAHLKE 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 FLYER TYPE 4-WING SPORT BOOMERANG ROTOR DIA 8 WEIGHT 4-6 grams AREA SOLIDARITY 16 sq DESIGNED BY DOUG DAHLKE December 1983 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
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L Public Relations An As important years Academys history comes close good time look some events 1983 some plans 1984 Perhaps biggest public relations mem ory 1983 opening National Center Aeromodeling After almost 50 years life growth Academy means member have its own office building museum library visi tors center giant step forward mile stone remarkable significance can tell no fear contradiction member non-member has visited new building past several months has delighted some cases almost overwhelmed design neatness building collection models memorabilia person company made contribution project owed debt gratitude modelers have yet send contribution tax deduc tible help dump mortgage urge write check today mail 1983 Nats great success ways Perhaps lasting effect having modelers families converge Chicopee MA Westover AFB will overall publicity model aviation model aviators received sport should better known New England now perhaps ever known before Thanks efforts generated interest sport can count good public image remaining minds New Englanders long time Flying site success stories have com ing year Yes know some clubs have lost sites due noise complaints clubs have granted per mission fly public private property November issue Model Aviation story Tn-Cities RC Club Washington State got new field Conservation District property type story being repeated areas such Raleigh NC Aeromasters have just gained flying field former landfill site AMA has lot experience lot materials can assist club starts go after flying fieldjust Update contact us give us chance work services membership buys you should take advantage needed encourage building Scale models AMA introduced new national award year call National Scale Award major trade show aircraft judged Best Scale independent local judges will winner nice trophy being awarded owner plane region al winners will eligible enter Nation al Scale Award Contest National Scale Trophy will presented overall win ner Judging will done non-AMA per sonnel like have good positive public image club going after community sup port almost vital good working re lationship developed prior re quest favored treatment clubs have conducted mall shows major shopping centers result have gained new members received assistance either public private sources flying field problem developed mind pro posed Model Av/at/onSeptember 1983 National Mall Show Day developed 1984 response chartered clubs around country has very encour aging Several clubs already have plans mall show early part 1984 dates al ready fixed calendar no prob lem suggested program clubs can go ahead thing though dates may coincidethat lux ury can have volunteer arrangement Other clubs have very strong endorsement idea have sent clubs package information suggested press release can used Continued page 703 December 1983 99 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Club Patches Emblems Needed Above shown previously donated dis play AMA Museum still amount fraction over 1700 AMA char tered clubs dont see yours photo dont know has received AMA send club can properly represented AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF S S 0 Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek 5O General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith lam JOHNNYCLEMENS AMA-18 Dallas TX am presently serv ing AMA District VIII Vice President am asking vote next AMA President would like know am writing message myself thoughts come deep within qualifications deep well-doc umented AMA history president AMA eight years 1971 through 1978 greatest growth period AMA has ever enjoyed 46 years being AMA member have held AMA office expect SecretaryTreasurer Representing United States rose 1st Vice President FAI-CIAM world aeromodeling Most today cessful AMA programs originally planned president 1971 brought new era AMA Council named New Momentum again time same kind enthusiastic leadership Mo mentum need look forward toward new goals membership 100000 well within reach Weve gotta go after could own control own permanent flying site facility supporting championship events world invitationals yet beginning tap healthy field corpor ate support involvement would pro vide much needed funds positive public relations leadership model aviation can integrate nations educational systems offer todays young people excit ing education expanded goals would legacy better future country maximum membership effective ness need expand encourage fun social side AMA modeling Compe tition flying already well-established generates its own momentum have constant need upgrade flying safety rules better serve us Special Inter est Groups should encouraged guiding us AMA could provide program project guidance chartered clubs schools communities should constantly im proving dignity recognition re minding world aeromodeling truth seedbed aviation space development biggest aims should toward careful conservative spending dues money gain maximum fun value dues avoid threat dues increases 60 years active modeling have given experience phases modeling sportFree Flight Control Line Radio Control years officership have given administrative skills wisdom am older kids AMA years Continued page 104 JOHN C GRIGG Lockport NY incumbent candidate re-election office President AMA Johns past rec ord verifies strong supporter average modeler well highly competitve member credited bringing stability governing body sponsoring three-year term elected officers ap pointed Chairman very successful RC Frequency Committee created needed new contest boards fought very suc cessful East Coast Nats generally im proved benefits average modeler need continued strong leadership During John Griggs administration AMA has grown just over 76000 members well over 86000 John will work toward greater growth promoting youth aspects hobby vastly improved insurance program coverage both individuals chartered clubs acquired additional new frequencies Radio Control flying implemented revolving site concept Nats provide better opportunity members parts country attend participate provided great improvements overall membership services benefits John Grigg active modeler having participated Free Flight years ago Control Line Radio Control events presently active RC Soaring powered flight John Grigg fully supported hobby AMA President wife Joan may have met Nationals trade shows re-elected office John Grigg will work toward establishing viable youth pro gram through local schools 4-H clubs scouts own chartered clubs will work ward further improving efficiency Headquarters operation through better com puter services simplified operating proce dures aimed holding line costs thereby minimizing need future dues adjustment Most importantly will continue responsive member questions concerns knows member ship AMA gives reason exist John Grigg presents sincere honest image required leadership position AMA sincerely ask vote re-elect John Grigg President AMA Vice President-District ED IZZO Holliston MA seeking re election VP District I would like recount accomplishments last two years state areas hope work good District AMA Aggressively represented constituents Council Meetings regard financial ex penditures Academy desires special interest groups Chairman Noise Committee established parameters necessary reduce noise levels have identified proper instrumentation well way toward establishing noise limits Academy hope continue work effort Last least succeeded obtain ing National Championships District first time history Academy Nats held Dis trict hope establish annual modeling symposium conducted clubs of-our District Also working toward establishing Regional Championship District cover ing categories modeling urge vote feel efforts plans coincident beliefs large turnout will tell have backing District members Thank support Vice President-District IV HOWARD CRISPIN JR AMA 568 Charlottesville VA seeks vote Vice President AMA District IV Academy now has fine new building house Headquarters staff records aeromodeling museum does make Academy what Academy people people member ship much effort needs expended conducting affairs national level same time greater need satisfy aims desires growth Academy District local levels important members Dis trict IV elect Vice President dividual familiar District its activi ties needs Howard such person has active national District state local levels competitor Contest Di rector judge officer groups levels Howard has also active Associ ate Vice President during terms present Vice President As AVP other conditions Howard has occasion work Headquar ters staff members Executive Council has attended numerous Council meetings both observer partici pant thoroughly familiar way things supposed operate back ground Howard can represent mem bers District carrying out desires members within National framework Let us work together make District IV active enjoyable scene future model aeronautics CHARLES SPEAR Mocksville NC seeking election first term Vice President representing District IV al ready know Charlie years dedication modeling AMA Continued age 104 100 Model AViation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS National President Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 6316314 KREMER PRIZE normally like avoid writing about fullscale aviation column because ARE model aviation organization IS model aircraft magazine However just could pass up item involves man got start model aviation Dr Paul MacCready will recall him designer aircraft won first Kremer prize completing one-mile closed circuit course man-powered aircraft went design aircraft crossed English Channel using man-power designed solar-powered aircraft rose new heights accomplishments Now new Kremer prize20000 pounds sterling first person com plete one-mile closed circuit course 3 minutes less aircraft powered on-board electrics competitors prize allowed 10 minutes energy storage Yep Dr MacCready did again time using two electric motors series power third act onboard generator Unique inventive usu al picture below depicts latest air craft successful September flight about 21/2 minutes MORE ELECTRIC spent very enjoyable period KRC group Hatfield PA past August Electric-powered fly-in see Electrics impressed become meet no formal competition drew entrants over northeast US Florida Canada Electric stay Models meet-ranged floater type Sailplanes over highly maneuverable little 05-powered jobs Most impressive little WASP designed Jim Zaremsky did very snappy inside outside square loops tight axial rolls anything else might expect aileronlelevator equipped ship have tried Electrics yet owe yourself go watch some newer equipment fly better yet give try yourself 4-H Two years ago contacted jack Seidler AMA member New Jersey associated 4-H organization process establishing flying field 4-H group unfortunately very close hospital advice insist models equipped adequate mufflers first should talk hospital management alert intent possibility noise problem did went far limit engines 45 displacement positive approach involved local government officials make aware needs modelers During recent 4H Fair invit ed mayor nearby city Leonia NJ officiate judge static display As Jack writes Art Jones mayor accepted apparently did enjoy himself also ac quired knowledge hobby its posi tive effect providing no cost govern ment recreational activities especially made available youth further states feel some far-sighted modelers should feel developing friend ship governing officials important maintain acquire new flying sites picture below shows Mayor Jones judging models right Unfortunately other gentleman models picture identified FAI CHAIRMEN Recent communications several mod elers indicate suitably publi cize names FAI team selection committee chairmen various AMA con test board members chairmen listed monthly near contest calendar FAI remedy situation least some extent am listing present chairmen Outdoor FF FlA FiB FiC Dr Wayne Drake 3290 SE Pelton Troutdale OR 97060 Indoor FF FiD Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 CL Combat F2D Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Heights MI 48077 RC Aerobatics F3A Dave Brown 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 RC Soaring Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Electroflite F3E Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 have four others soon formed CL Team Race Speed combined Scale Helicopter Pylon PAMPA handles selec tion CL Aerobatics extremely well remov ing need separate committee Begins look TSCs getting numerous require separate coordinator much same have AMA contest rules boards SILLY QUESTION What AMA Vice President District V travels way Birmingham AL Nashville TN FAI Combat Team Selection meet gets fine group people pose picture after snapping shutter finds out has no film instant print camera Hmmmm YOUTH IDEA recently received membership appli cation 14-year-old boy did send Open members wishes remain anonymous sent him suggested mention concept informal youth program rather just mention AM SHOUTING great ideaanyone else out care further idea Support youngster hobby could provide just impetus youngster needs become life-long mem ber avid modeler FAI COMBAT thrill kill challenge hunt fully combine event resulting enjoyable events modeler spectator mid-Sep tember pleasure attending team selection meet Nashville TN watching group go about slow steady path selecting team World Champs next year Now course president sup posed all-knowing all-seeing able tell just looking person whether person has chance make team right Well look Ron Colombo righthand flier cast right wrist knowabsolutelyhe can make team flying left handed Wrong did make team finished top heap what can oil-field worker like George Cleveland know about flying Combat Yep Second seat team ever heard Howard Rush Only everyone flies FAI Combat soon world cause has third seat team WILL well-represented World Champs next year three team Tom Fluker reigning World Champ back defend title Thirty-seven combatants started meet three survived believe three entrants could well represent us Colombo Cleveland Rush will Interesting com ment Tom Fluker World Champlm competing trials because guys too good beat jok ing Tom arent December 1983 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Today September 24th AMA hav ing ribbon-cutting Open House body invitedincluding Want go OK its arranged Come Im go ing escort through whole shmear caboose Look pictures pay tention See picture above AMAs new building See brick walls See tree planted See lady Isnt cute Come closer Meet Kathy Suprata Linda Brown taking time out registering everybody smile Lets go inside Dont scared ladies inside receptionists Meet Kathy Ladow Peeev Merritt girls look pretty happy Because working Academy Model Aeronautics thats Look behind Kathy Peggy See plaques Walls everywhere plaques everywhere built walls unselfish contributions covered honor heroes Donors workers living legends Come Look kids See cavernous interior See hundreds priceless model airplanes hanging everywhere Big ones little ones green ones blue ones heavy ones light ones Some look like made real experts flawless construction Some look like garbage make know hot maybe fly OK crosssection everything Everywhere look little model airplanes ceiling air floor Important people crowding corridor name would name name would require pages 180-page mag would allow heaven modeling memora belia cut past present future model airplanes made possible donations dues money tribute AMA bute YOU breathless scene Reston Virginia right across Potomac River Washington DC used pay high rent Youve seen everything Dont worry about AMA Open House anymore Youve thing importance See happy couple above Meet Velma Teubner Johnny Clemens Johnny run ning AMA President too little buddy Texas Johnny also served president distinction eight years election no bad guys Only two good guys No matter wins cant lose Well get good presi dent See next month. NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 102 Model Aviation happy husband wife team John Joan Grigg standing front new AMA building can see uncut ribbon behind official building opening has yet begun John running AMA President another term has served dis tinction three years Academy Model Aeronautics has volunteer workers sacrifice time efforts work slave years years pay provide organization oversee protect model airplane activities John Grigg Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand. weekend September 24-25 1983 now part AMAs history share Grand Opening ceremonies National Center Aero modeling truly grand affair elegant touch class typical modeling events new AMA building beautiful new furniture decorations potted plants new grass hard grow during torrid summer freshly-mowed newly-planted trees shrubs weather too ideal warm hot sunshine mix blue sky clouds mostly gathering beauti ful people made weekend re member people included Frank Zaic California Walt Good Florida Gordon Light Maine Wally Simmers Illinois C C Johnson Texas Ben Shereshaw New Jersey Frank Garcher Indiana Bob Champine Virginia Maynard Hill Maryland Laird Jackson Pennsylvania Al Novotnik Con necticut others because AMA Executive Council ad ditional states also represented About 200 present ribbon cutting took place 4 pm Saturday following some emotional words several speakers Everybody knew history being made after 47 years since establishment AMA 1936 AMA now permanent home roots fu ture obviously major milestone Academy Model Aeronautics sets stage another big celebration come 1986 AMA will celebrate its 50th anniversary Meanwhile grand opening introduces some new problems attractiveness new building its museum contents means can expect visitors geared yet hope 1984 assuming new budget will pro vide keeping museum open week ends also some extra staffing during week visitors can accommodat ed interruption basic AMA Headquarters operation Its new challenge hope meet adequately facility belongs entire mem bership can seen enjoyed whenever have opportunity visit Great Nats. 1983 National Model Airplane Cham pionships uniqueit paid itself pre liminary financial report years big event shows actually went slightly black first time years Some study Nats history indicates have about thousand entries Nats needs no subsidy event worlds biggest model meet year ibs location first time ever New England drew close thousand competitors helpers officials spectators 1983 Nats real morale booster plan operate annual event have endured lot criticism other Nats successful due site condifions under control have continued job whenever wherever have told Already hard work 84 Nats planning meeting held Reno NV event will held next year dates August 5 12 technical arrangements well underway necessary ingredient success people basis planning year earlier announcement dates lo cation vacation plans attendance may made now distance home will problem anyone has ever Natsanywherecan verify Nats al ways worth trip Again its matter people No matter Nats its people meet get know make hardship travel site condition cost worthwhile Reno great place familyits trip worth taking RC World Champs. As issue went press 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics about begin Pensacola FL Thirty countries registered October 10-15 contest though China withdrew due South Africas participation tremendously talent ed group fliers poised big event best world set perform before judges ten different countries wellknown names including Hanno Prettner Austria Wolf gang Matt Lichtenstein Dave Brown USA Ivan Kristensen Canada winner 83 Nats Any could win top four previous championships ner vousness about young flier Germany Lossen shown up first time last championships Acapulco Mexico 1981 almost won Next months Model viation will tell came out Renewal/Ballot Time. time see over 85000 membership renewal forms including elec tion ballots Open age class members should mail Look yours mail back soonby November25 elec tion deadline no later December 15 avoid missing insurance coverage 1984 issues Model v/at/on magazine PR UpdateCont pg 99 Mall Show Committee As stands right now will plan event take place February/March time slot office will make national press releases alert TV networks wire services other national contacts Academy getting better recognition days example 1983 Nats mentioned both Today Show Good Morning America show repre sentative White House present Grand Opening National Center Aeromodeling Another program slowly getting off ground Adopt-A-School suggestion outlined August 1983 Model Aviation recent months announcements variety national organizations have said school-age youngsters America need improve skills English mathe matics science What better way learn better habits three dis ciplines through model aviation medium What better way chartered club improve its own community image help local youngsters What better vestment future help develop skills young people after will running country some day about club officers Please re read August Model v/at/on page 101 have serious discussion pros cons proposal next club execu tive meeting Let hear please 87000-member mark reached first time AMA history September 1983 have never before such op portunity promote great sport model aviation out have ideas can use want hear clubs develop programs would like share other 1700 chartered clubs let us have details will pass along strength Academy membership Pulling gether can accomplish wonders Public recognition positive public image will help aeromodelers retain rights fly models choice across nation Lets work together preserve privileges Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Director National Association Rocketry President Pat Miller left presents Associa tions Aeromodeling Award Jonathan Santoa high school student Bowie MD Jonathans study wing tip vortices presented 1983 International Science Engineering Fair Albuquerque NM NAR Aeromodeling Award cosponsored Estes Industries Inc Penrose CO Academy Model Aeronautics particularly fitting years winner used model airplanes research December 1983 103 Charlie Spear Cont pg 100 Charlie started modeling twin-pushers way back 1931 During lifetime has tried types modeling has member AMA years interrupted four years service Air Force during WW II long-standing Contest Director prior formation AMA has held office president several modeling clubs Most notable famed Flying Sparks pioneer club very early days Radio Control past president Radio Control League North Carolina Currently Vice Pres ident National Soaring Society Associate Vice President AMAs District IV adds up over 50 years service modeling though retired pursuing sec ond career Charlie has time ability travel conscientious representative AMA members District IV Charlie plans cover geographical areas District IV through appointed AVPs personally wherever whenever possible also plans use column MA fairly discretion Charlie would honored first North Carolinian voice District IV AMA Executive Council sin cerely wants represent District IV Vice President would appreciate mem bers vote marking ballot beside name Vice President-District V BILL MATHEWS Birmingham AL AMA 119 incumbent time attend meeting Executive Council come away new appreciation vol unteers paid staff make AMA work also come away new enthusi asm what future holds modelers AMA period growth progress Although am unopposed ballot would greatly appreciate having vote vote confidence check voting record will show have abstained voting issues brought before Executive Council vote have tried make vote count betterment District V AMA includes considera tion what vote means individual club cant please everyone vote try have solid rea son vote am elected look forward working Junior program perpetual puzzler better Nats improved national convention better programs sport flier better communication members telephone number listed top column educational programs welcome ideas matters well others Please take few minutes time complete ballot year mail Lets show other districts District V means business Vote Vice President-District IX WILLIAM BIEDA Omaha NE want District IX Vice President because believe can make positive contribution AMA creating system checks bal ances could help enhancing fiscal accountability AMA toward its mem bers result streamlining its financial operations should result better services membership have modeling 32 years am avid sport flier RC CL Combat door Glider am member Orbiting Eagles Omaha have offices presi dent treasurer am District IX Contest Coordinator CD District IX FAI Combat Team Selection Committee member Because belief betterment air modeling important apply 23 years business experience 10 years non-profit organizational insurance ex perience advancement AMA making AMA financially account able its members Now AMA has gone 80s over $3 million assets feel District IX representative should someone can contribute controlled fiscal growth AMA set up system continuity responsibility Vote believe have sound ideas can brought reality TRAVIS McGINNIS incumbenr Arvada CO Active involved AMA members have past elected District IX Vice Pres ident believe have elected because commitment serve District AMA affairs consistent efforts pro mote modeling positive way available During years spent RC Coordinator Contest Director Associate VP District IX Vice President have spent countless hours involvement individuals clubs AMAs Executive Council Whenever two people talking modeling enjoy being involved involvement believe modelings future exists active listening representation ordinary modelers ideas suggestions betterment has will continue function serving District IX Vice President AMA has just enjoyed term growth productive positive ways additional services new RC frequencies national center museum offices has distinct pleasure have Executive Coun cil during time During past two terms Council work have acquired thorough knowledge its internal operations policies AMA staff can effectively work membership would hope continue apply knowledge continue unfin ished committee work now progress Give support election will can fairly represent phases model aviation District IX Johnny Clemens t pg 100 have intensified enthusiasm belief AMA aeromodeling have chosen wonderful hobby sport involving wonderful people Now choose progressive leadership will lead us pride new goals vote Johnny Clemens next AMA president will deeply appreciated will consider sacred trust SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT tnnnectcut e achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aaaocuate vice-Presidents Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Oenn5 Fclsom AFO 1 Gardiner ME 04346 Don Krafft o eon 1828 73 Heritage Ln. Ouoburv MA 02332 Al NOvotnik 4 eeverlv P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Ceardineton George Wilson 318 Fisner St. Waloole MA 02181 am very pleased announcethe appoint ment Chris Balling new AssociateVP state Rhode Island Chris has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm hobby feel has excellent com munication skills well-known Rhode Island area look forward working Chris representing modelers Rhode Island well District contest flying season rapidly com ing conclusion District I would like talk about couple contests pleasure attending informed interest 4-cycle engines New England Sport Scale Association held Four-Stroke Contest has lot interest activity utilization 4stroke engines specifically low noise level engines used flying sites have problems noise contest held Berwick ME June 11th 1 2th 12 contestants attendance Pic tured below winners air craft would also like comment has number new 4-stroke engines being produced engine manufacturers available now 12 cu engines two different manufacturers petition signed request made AMA make emer gency rule change would allow up 12 cu engines Pattern category present time allowable FAI class Pattern therefore should allow AMA classification turn would foster designs aircraft using lower noise level engines 104 Model Aviation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS cent First place winner Charles T Nelson Berlin MA VKS-7-4- Waco scale 2 chnopower-7 engine attended contest sponsored Rhode Island RC Modelers held old Charlestown Naval Air Station beau tiful site abandoned runway has designated RC flying site tempt get members interested Pattern flying contest set up specific number maneuvers given modeler guessed own score judged performance winner selected guessed score closest given score An advantage type contest anyone can compete competing against themselves regardless skill level find excellent way introduce modelers competition flying called George McGinnis Contest Director Speed events Nats George told new type Control Line contest putting October 30th Legion Field Robinson Street Hanson MA meet called Triatha Ion three-event contest flown same airplane first event noise test airplane must pass minimum noise level noise levels below limit bonus points will awarded airplane will undergo static judging evaluation will have fly demonstrate aerobatics scale operation George says tests precision flying judgment aeromodeler under predeter mined set circumstances first type event Control Line enthusiasts District can obtain details calling George McGinnis 617 293-2804 will hand noise testing number judges has selected Radio Control model ers background Aerobatics Scale judging time appears District Presidents Meeting will held latter part November meeting expect discuss future District activities Please make effort vote upcoming AMA election New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 225-8318 Associate vice-presnts Per Sianceini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Cosselo 27 Keerney St Oover NJ 07801 Frank Oreoch 9 VYillow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray iuschkus 7 Cvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sasrer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenie NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Proehich Yarm Rd. Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts travel around District closer come firm conviction expressed col umn last issue Northeastern Regional Meet Westover AFB 1984 thereafter must have another Nats proposed AMA rota tional policy shall again come cycle find great outburst enthusiasm among fel low District II modelers time propose such move am certain can mus ter same degree support able realize 83 Nats good chance may able have World Control Line Cham pionships Westover next year building upon prestigious event could come up very impressive model aircraft affair highly comprehensive nature Regardless FAI development however believe should move ahead idea telephone conversation today District VP Ed Izzo pleased learn agreeable prospect joint venture combining Districts II effort What thoughts about Please let know After some 5500 out Obviously call letter would feasible 5500 calls letters voul telephone number appears head column convenience Traveling around particularly weekends please leave word call again should away phone Real Plane Syndrome am considered rather easy-going type except required special circumstances meet other qualifications ie hang tough counts say EC meeting nothing roils defined Websters masterpiece riles hear someone refer man- woman carrying aircraft got out rear airplane hear model aircraft contests meets rallies mall shows whatever club voice spews rhetoric over bull horn gain set beyond reasonably placarded feedback limits models bit real person-carrying alert again flying machines Let us understand proclaim great distinction between full-scale model aircraft between real model aircraft So repeat after no such distinction real airplane against model airplane ALL real whether large small So National Center Aeromodeling hope see possible formal opening dedication ceremonies new AMA world headquarters Reston VA weekend September 24 25 big event has publicized months should within comfortable driving distance areas District II wish thank everyone organizations participated financially otherwise development worthy monu mental project thus far will continue same fine spirit help satis fy mortgage financial contribu tions Far Wide have made two trips Western New York within last few weeks being STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietySpangled Scale Rally Olean NY July 9 As always huge affair scores great model airplanes match Two gentlemen high places responsibility success pop ular annual rallies got way close up lens alphabetical der avoid charges favoritism Bob Brown Rally Director club shudders word contest Mr STARS himself genial George Privateer will note came unfortunate victim narrowlens camera other Western New York trip took August 13th Second Annual RC Scale Rally Flying Knights December 1983 105 Second place winner Kim Harris Boxford MA Aeronica Champ 7AC scale 05 FS-75 engine Officers Rhode Island RC Modelers L R Richard Dupre VP & Treasurer Bill Thompson PresidentCD Guess Own Score contest Hamburg NY kind invitation club through President Gil Lange Randy Bittenger Gil shown presenting siz able check AMA President John Grigg greatly appreciated contribution Knights AMA Building Fund friendly ultralights landed rally mingled models parked left following picture could spend Saturday August 13 two-day Hamburg event because committed far advance attend Mammoth Scale Rally Somers NY RC Club Sunday August 14 did will note scores scores wonderful models Shown flight line countless spectators safely watching secure vantage point show lunch hour break during spectators allowed leave barricades inspect models nice feature annual rally same scene Associate VP Toms River NJ Hank Likes surrounded Spirit St Louis P-Si inter esting vintage job must split now being out both time space way judge RC Pattern today P RCS Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society 8th Annual Romano Garabello Meet flown Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY Before departing however leave picture action enthu siasm caught Nats Pattern site ie AMA super-cinematographer dedicated modeler jay Gerber getting lensfull upcoming addition AMA film and/or videotape library Ohio sylvnia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brawn District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 AaeoCete VIc-Prudmite Joe Siben 38980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francs Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15883 Frequmicy Cooccbnator Jam Beajoen 5552 Poarun Ct. Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 4513 542-4406 As report being written prepara tiorw$ upcoming AMA HQs Grand Opening being finalized event sure go down AMAs history finally reality Grand Opening realization dream AMA members years Initially thoughts AMA owning its own headquarters thought pipe dreams few people didnt know much about financial situation AMA president Johnny Clemens first started talking about quite few dis believers thought either another bad Texas jokes rantings slight ly deranged man Well Johnny being Johnny managed get people thinking about talking about anyway Johnny turned pipe dreams real dreams optimis tic approach AMAs management during Earl Witts term president dreams turned possibility Chuck Foreman presented proposal buy property place called Reston VA first presented Council think Council little shocked costs discussed Boy seemed like lot money failure proposals earlier Ohio Kansas us feeling back pipe dreaming stage yet feeling optimism airit wasnt going get cheaper waited After John Worth Gisele Jackson Vince Mankowski Chuck worked out finan cial plan Council voted go remember walking out meeting think ing Boy hope havent bitten hog butt spent virtually surplus funds $300000 purchase piece property break ground within two years banking fund raising campaign enable us meet commitment reality us having own headquarters building still struck home During next two years John Grigg AMAs president Vince developed fund raising programs very suc cessful Frank Garcher got hobby industry behind project John Hunton volun teered services architect building dream becoming real day Last year just within two-year limit broke ground building costing ap proximately $1 million dream became reality support AMA member ship industry clubs pro ject has fantastic Grand Opening culminates years dreaming sweating dis cussing working project marks turning point AMA giving us focal point pride organization its far-sighted leadership During Grand Opening expect few tears will shed tears joy pride accomplishment expect chief tear leader will Johnny Clemens dream critically ill Dallas hospital has come reality John Grigg has favorite say ing talking proud ideal place use Now keep working fund raising efforts maybe can pay off quickly seeI too can dream cant About time receive Ill District Ill banquet seminar sponsored Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Weirton WV near Pittsburgh hope will attend share views modeling seminar banquet Holiday Inn Saturday evening October 29 flying session begins 10 am Sunday Oc tober 30 Hillman Flying Field 15 minutes east hotel PA Bring airplane join us information contact Mark Waterman 304 7231 234 Jerry Fink 412 561-8944 evenings 412 433-6783 days contest season District III will over read mad scramble next years dates will have received number calls lately regard ing contest dates conflicts cases caller CD meet complain ing So Sos Soaring meet sanc 106 Model Aviation GEAR UP AND LOCKED! tioned same weekend Scale meet some such mixture events want revoke sanction cases guy thinks contest coordinator has messed up expects straighten him out aint guys assure contest coordinators know rules abide becoming apparent CDs dont know contest sanc tioning guidelines Two contests con sidered conflict unless offer same events closer distance specified contest class ie AA AAA club sanctions Pattern meet particular date another club applies sanction Fun Fly other side town same date would considered conflicting rules Whether two meets would fact con flict purely matter local situation some areas would disaster both meets other areas neither would know other existed con test coordinator cannot expected deter such conflicts must worked out local level between clubs up clubs involved get together determine conflict exists compro mise alternate dates available little local effort will reap big rewards sanctioning contests Speaking contests Control Line Free Flight categories have traditionally fered separate Junior and/or Senior age cate gory events whereas RC events commonly divided skill level categories As result separate Junior and/or Senior events entry fee usually cheaper kids CL FF RC kids pay same entry fee adults usually $10-$1 5 Perhaps reducing entry fees say $3 Juniors $5 Seniors would encourage participation kids might particularly encourage Open member bring along kid give try Right now entry fees father son RC meet runs $20-$30 No wonder dont have Juniors flying RC contests next month Ive got AMA Grand Opening 4-cycle rally Hamil ton World Championships Pensacola seminar Pittsburgh wonder what Ill spare time Delaware C District Columbia land S North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicoville VA 23111 think AMA missed best bar gains year showing up weekend activities Frying Pan Park Just leaders nifty blue blazer would have shown flag model avia tion As Luther Hux NVRC club members Control Line clubbers RC Helicopter folks helped put model aviation frcnt lot Northern Virginia youngsters much support Academy too unfair AMA did nate number Delta Darts sup plemented 80 purchased NVRC believe support cause begins grass roots observing youngsters building flying Darts talk ing us static displays watching enthralled Control Line models RC Heli copters Virginia Air Show Squadron RC flying made realize important expose youngsters model aircraft stead street corners alcohol drugs have wondered some time DCRC has left out report made District Vice President despite fact DCRC largest clubs country quite evident face fact Bealeton VA Scale meet take place September 17 18 no mention largest Scale meet District IV have told reason getting coverage column because Mr Foreman found him self error concerning frequency alloca tions advised meeting tended meeting place cannot believe professional would allow such petti ness guide him coverage club acti vities District indeed rea son DCRC would appreciate hear ing District Vice President As can see after reading ex cerpts everybody happy Dis trict Vice President course works both ways Sometimes District Vice Presi dent unhappy some AMA mem bers problems very difficult print everything club District IV doing month column some clubs expect Vice President supposed psychic always knowing what going club District What members clubs complain dont seem realize doesnt help com plain other members local basis What really should write AVP VP let him know what unhappy about course does take time sit down write letter place phone call upset maybe time would well spent receive over 100 newsletters month read does include correspondence AMA Headquarters letters personally receive As can see would impossible print information schedules activities column month Maybe AMA has contest event schedule Amojete Vic-Peeidentu Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Model v/ar/on month Bob Champine 205 Tipton Sd Newport News VA 23606 What have tried past Howard Criupir 611 Beechwood Charlottooville VA 22901 V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 you have something wish printed Sconty Mover 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 column send ask use John Preeton 7012 Blvira Court Pails Church VA 22042my next column Please dont everybody get Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvlle NC 27028 carried away send articles next Frquency Cocedinetor Poul Yacobucci 8408 WinthropOr Payetteville NC 28301 months column have three col Phone Coening 19191488-5988umns write new VP will take over next Vice President favor upset about something call him want him appear club function ask month thought would some thing different column Below some excerpts newsletters District IV him want something emphasized monthly column send information him Keep mind will visiting other club functions contests District may always available last minute notice visit club After volunteer job pay very low does have make living once District Vice President does job right will spend average 25 30 hours week AMA-related business So please patient him keep him formed think can better job dont hesitate jump join fun prepared give up hobby know wont have time build fly anymore WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Eastern Soaring Lines Newsletter Cum berland Soar Fun ual Soar Fun held near Cumberland MD planning stages will held November 5 6 1983 weekend casual fun flying takes place mountains out side Cumberland flying may either slope thermal depending weather dinner nearby restaurant Saturday night helps provide some additional social activity wish attend information contact Don Clark 4204 Brookfield Drive Kensington MD 20895 Dons telephone number 301 564-0307 Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Sig Award Well spite apparent efforts keep younger generation dumb about RC aircraft must uswe cant seem keep field discover girls looks like us going get education Len Rozamus Jr has done again Last year Len received $1000 scholar ship AMA year has received $500 Sig award four nationwide receive Congratulations Len father has rumored smart guy guess hes right b60 Alabama a Florida C Grorgia issippi C Puarts Rico South Catolita nosne V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2551 078-5550 Asooniute Vice-Prenidents Greg Doe Ru 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiroy Reach CL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 PuierdO PR 00644 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimur FL 32579 Harry Sheram PD Boo 876 Onnonia AL 36121 Tom Thucker 1401 N 1-lairston Rd 1lo 38 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 6975 Waverly Dr Jackson MS 39206 Frequency Coordinator 3urns Fields 1096 Ornurio St Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 904 388-8662 Sunday August 21 marked beginning new era West Alabama Aero modelers day Ward McFarland came first club member fly model airDecember 1983 107 plane floats water Ward Tommy Storey Lee Marcum checked out 05 40-powered Little Dumbo Gee Bee floats after takeoff run about 100 feet lifted off frequency coordinator program seems working nicely District V Burnis Fields frequency coordinator has received several cards around District Two Huntsville AL reporting interfer ence 721 60 encounter radio inter ference please send RC Interference Re port Card Burnis new address PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Bob Peiser member Tampa RC Aircraft Oub took trip Hatfield PA participate contest limited electricpowered model airplanes Bob won first place Most Acrobatic Aircraft Electric power attracting interest day new motors batteries giant improvements over available iust few months ago West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL like clubs have members age ranges pictures below can easily tell relies youth skill re lies old age deception Ted Ackley age secret knows 811 tricks book Thets four-cycle engine about start Terry Kondasof Broward County RC Association South FL found threefourths pit area under water recently simply pulled out RC air boat Appar ently Terry made mistakehe handed transmitter Richard Page managed get air boat tall grass could seen smoke muf fler Fortunately Richard used flying blind driving air boat blind no real problem finally got air boat emerge tall grass promptly gave control back Terry Virgil Parsley Atlanta Drone Soci ety unfortunate experience new Laser 200 Aileron flutter developed dur ing flight resulting loss both ailer ons sound impact ground surprisingly light damage plane thoroughly inspected before flight Link ages solid tight used servo aileron five heavy-duty steelpinned hinges surface After crash hinges still firmly glued wings ailerons steel pin torn through hinge material Some days cant win Dick McLean editor Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron Florida asked someone count noses dinner meeting report came back average face forgot faces Dont forget have good time month Illinois ana S Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 1314 487-1967 AsousciaO Vice-Poadnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kerr 1808 12th Sn. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Koinhshiro Way LOxington KY 40603 Raymond Movers P0 Box 243 Smitheille MO 64089 Holes Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme Unixersity City MO 63122 William 0 Sniavlny P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazol Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Iarna IL 61378 Frequency Cocodinato James Check 564 Grentchesxer St Lexington KY 40505 did go School has started sum mer has entered waning moments midwest season starts wind down District VI has some interesting events 1983 selected two teams FAI Pattern Rough River Scale Louisville Thank heaven Kentucky parks good number mall shows open houses model fields some interesting non-rule book events other fun fly type Earlier summer unusual de manding Great Race Sailplanes held near Chicago Twenty-plus teams challenged Mother Nature another complete demanding course Its rule book certainly outstanding wellthought-out event Another event just completed its fifth year Warbirds contest developed sponsored Spirits St Louis RC Club contest Scale WW Il-type models scale static judged raced pylon course heats Its exciting prospect combining static scores points placing heats has refined slowly over years reason am mentioning event due determination club has over years have patient knowing events especially nonrule book events take some time develop advertising world will re place words competitors year patience began paying off number contestants grew 21 one-day event few pictures spit out trusty instant Number 1 illustrates important ingredients competitors life Understanding wives family enjoying afternoon together creating fraternity whoops sorority important Joe Lunt events originators shows off trophy carrying name plates past four years winners Three wins individual trophy keeps years winner Mark Been Wayne Nenninger Ralph Doyle running second third Mark Been left Rich Taylor perform delicate act surgery winning model 108 Model Aviation Thad Brannon age 13 built H-Ray preparing flight Shelby Hagberg last years winner two twins showed up event year really great see P-38 zipping along 25 feet off ground around course Perhaps club have idea can little hard work generate interesting exciting activity has over last five years After Stall Turn. received nice letter Bob Suhr Peoria RC Modelers information about RC Ground School work Peoria Park District have devel oped comprehensive school program eight weeks filled films video tapes demos club experts pieces valuable information quite unique feature occurs during third session extra optional session will sche duled workshop local modeler During session students will mass-produce kits recommended trainer model using facilities shop modeler can begin construction model can get one-on-one assistance during rest class impressed logical pro gression incorporated sessions ob vious considerable thought refine ment has occured over its first three years operation Bob Suhr ateacherby profession has structured classes accommo date absolute beginner well re turning I-haven t-modeled-for-years indi vidual Bob has agreed provide copy outline would give group ex cellent leg-up starting program would strongly urge club write Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Bartonville IL 61607 Either CL FF could easily adapt program discipline opportunity little PR fly ing Department Army Depot Granite City IL Dave Cosby southern Missouri Helicopter couple models helped further dispel toy syndrome wasnt very large crowd picnic little bit exposure helps following weekend brought annual Greater St Louis Modeling Association Airshow three-hour demo bit little dif ferent airshows use just guys have show team show-oriented participants gives spec tators good idea modeling gives Sunday flier chance strut stuff addition proceeds donations given Missouri Park Board fund pro vides scholarships persons going park administration recreation work knows5 person park department area contact new field may have helped money GSLMA airshow Newsletters warning comes Palos Crash Chronicle regard money sent up-front piece equipment have company fade scene before equipment gets Editor j Cernava recommends COD process safest must buy mail Certainly probably should consider local hobby shop Mr Cernava suggests Indy RC South Flight Lines tells club Brotherhood Award given club member exhibits selfless attitude assisting club its members guests award established memory Don Rike former member passed away last year St Louis Aero Pilots Touch-NGo item safety column Ron Moritz Whenever sense anything might wrong want model groundlike NOW No hesitation no Hm wonder what no lets check out little further Land NOWI whole lot safer check out potential problem ground air very good point Ron us fail heed time time Saints NewsYou know modelers wife home smells funny youve quit making excuses absolutely unplug anything make determined effort beat him club newsletter mail comes closethe first new RC Con test Board appointments has made Bob Belluomini Crestview KY has agreed accept position Helicopter Board Welcome decision end rules pro cess Bob Lets hope membership District VI keeps posted feel ings concerning future rules proposals Enuf Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Asniotant vice-Prenidmnt Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapido IA 52402 Auocaate vics-Pvfadnto Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridga Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Boyd eowdish 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427 Rutsel Kneteger 2625 C Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee W 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tanglnwood Tr St ,oseph Mt 49085 Al Scidmore 013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frqumncy Cooedinator Pete Water 117 Cant Main Upper Level Northyille Mt 48167 Phona Day 13131 348-0085 evening 13131 437-4244 last column prepared AVP Ron Sears talked him phone after got back Team Finals think talking happiest man world have note Bill Warner Cloudbusters Detroit area will host 1984 Flying Aces Nats conjunction Michigan Exchange Clubs no dates given yet picture Cloudbusters Paul Smith combative flier shows group guy right foreground sometimes doubles Balsa Bug jack Moses half Jeff Noecker President Northeast Michi gan Radio Modelers Society sends shots Mall Show last April AMA dis play action Stop Danger sign used keep cars others off inactive runway use Wurtsmith AFB About second picture says what like think mainstay world stay ing red candy airplanes make up sell shows made roll Smarties fuselage stick gum wings Life Savers wheels bit novelty sell like hotcakes Alpena RC club partici pated show guests openers have set matters straight The guys Milwaukee once told summary District VII winners theres nothing rocks Indians upthere December 1983 109 pictures Sunday flier Stan Zdon Three pictures felt marker notes back showed through Heres Stans daughter Tonya QB15 Waco Spitfire picture MARCs Spring Mall Show illustrates excellent photography dis play augment aircraft Photo Bob Mitchell call body inputs new Con test Boards went well enough Ive got good well-recommended people everything Helicopter Gotta get old tele phone maybe Rich wants job Just got back dedication AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA Heartwarming experience first held some misgivings about quality Russ Barrera collection whole truck-load seeing material parts pieces cluded set straight Fascinating lam proud very high count plaques Dis trict VII wall devoted Charter Mem ber Donors building fund $500 Somehow PMAC has two anywhere near area sure stop Make sure check hours Generally speaking center open during normal business hours unless some thing special going Dont expect drop Sunday afternoon unannounced Thanks pictures guys Now dont have resort filling space jokes although Johnny Clemens offered give some used jokes does have other kind Arkansas sana exico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob FrIedi 5512 Sounhwood Untie Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Willam Harley III 927 commerce Pleasannon TX 7806 Al Rabe 1904 Volley Oak c lining TX 75061 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr. Barnlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinanor Tom Blakeney 2300 Mey Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 AMA jewelry great amount sparkling part model aeronautics way AMAers can found news letters proud what we certainly would write other share Please think over because really pretty powerful thought very important future AMA District VIII now producing some best newsletters whole US personalities newsletters direct re flections editors what feel will help clubs club members what helps individual club must help aeromodeling whole Dont forget ex change newsletters other clubs Remem ber might having fun receive bunch good-looking news letters ARKS News Amarillo TX Radio Kontrol So ciety very neat readable lot good art work came J D Moore club secretary included 46member club roster Another very good-looking informa tive newsletter Mountain View Radio Control Flying Club Don Langer editor Mountain View Dallas area club looks to making great strides lot directions quite honor have made Honorary Member progressive group like Thanks guys mentioning handsome newsletters must salute Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons understandable handsome paper because co-edited Joel Joni Sheldon easier-to-read papers area has benefit some real enthusiastic leaders too KK Gwen McClure Larry Sartor Associate VP Another easy-to-read paper Con denser ARCS Alamo Radio Control Society San Antonio TX editor produces good effort Dick Adams ARCS oldest RC groups District VIII mentioned personality newsletters Harry Tilley edits Flite Line Tyler TX Modelers Club does lower case typed letters Texan resist using capital letters quite triumph admire Harry appreciate too mentioned paper name will upcom ing ballot AMA president! takes clever editor find cartoons jokes inclusion paper relate modeling sort awareness shown editors Jim Jon Polozeck Rich ardson TX RC Clubs Dawn Patrol latest effort cartoon young modeler saying hate disagree Pop stork has too little wingspread carry sixto 10-pound load newsletter Texoma RC Club Sherman TX tickled gag morial said Rest Peace Pitts *Born 1980 constructed Tom Ridge Bo gota TX *Cause deathElevator clevis broke off control horn flying verted about 50 feet high *Survived owner Cris Noles pilot Mike Noles grin can have sympathy other priceless same newsletter great cartoon woman talking model builder husband saying Remember unexplained interference glitch crashed new airplane last weekend Same thing happened new car Mike Noles mentioned above club president received beautiful letter content appearance secretary Shreve port Area Radio Kontrol Society Shreve port-Bossier City LA Gene Self said some members complained about never seeing club mentioned model publications Gene said fault ourswe have never submitted formation should good lesson other clubs Dont count anyone dis cover Toot own horn Gene points out 101-member club active about way club can active effective Pylon Pattern Scale Combat Giant Scale good old fun flys civic PR side put demo flights shows Barksdale AFB LA State University Live demos mall show generated profits went MDA top off Gene Self said have good club proud great mentioning good newsletters try point out what good worthy attention can copy some good stuff smile say Im already doing Don Blackburn Odessa TX Prop Busters RC Club puts out very readable newsletter secret puts news up very short formative paragraphs separates XXXX - - dividers think could take lesson Don Bob Severance edits San Antonio TX Prop Busters Prop-Wash highlight editorial effort calendar marked clubs dates rest year stops some old forgot Anoth er plus Bob newsletter under club emblem says Visitors welcome friendly kick Joe Petz Borger TX Model Airplane Club sent 80 MAC 8th Annual Fun-Fly notice com plete good map saying Come Fly Texas Most Congenial Group hard beat isnt spirit generally find among modelers just great folks dangit Hot Dogger newsletter Central Oklahoma RC Society Norman edited J W Isern salts paper lots photos have impact printed word anytime also puts illustrated meeting notice date place right address part mailing real selling' now will have surely figured out really enjoy newsletters Keep em coming because have enthusiastic audience Ill try pass along much good stuff can please dont 110 Model Aviation frustrate like club does dutiful ly send newsletter ad dress kind can thank sending Come now gang column bit shorter usual month feel Ive said lot recog nizing some unsung heros modeling newsletter editors Bless have some really excellent photos will have wait until next month because must pack go Reston VA dedication new AMA Headquarters museum think Im proud! ****ALL FOR NOW**** tolorado 0 Kansas aska h Dakota C Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aagocsete Vlce-Fedwe Gene corson ox 2832 casper WY 62602 Ed Ccx 8209 LintJest Prairie village KS 88208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford P1 Aurora co 80015 im Mattorn 429 Oogwooo Grafton NO 5821 Jim Aicketta 516s Ctoudas Sioux Falls SO 67103 Preqaesy Cocedinstor DId Gates 2380 5 Holly Fl Oenw co 80220 Phone Dey 303 761-5960 Evening 303 7574082 AMA alive well Eighty-six thousandplus members middle Septemberl Something has going right continued membership growth associations experiencing tough time existing times let alone growing As briefly reflect past year number significant events contributed continued growth Setting substantial achievable goals has certainly significant factors seeing lot positive things happen Briefly 1 Through AMAs continued effort have newly added RC frequencies 2 have through efforts Headquarters staff se cured better insurance coverage 3 Membership services supplies being handled accurately faster both dividual club needs 4 have fulltime staff 35 plus seasonal assistance carry out day-to-day work tasks organization 5 leadership other coun tries look organization trends ask participation significant events 6 AMA through diligent efforts contributions its membership has its own National Center Aeromodeling includes offices staff library meeting rooms work space own pub lication certainly least museum displaying proud heritage evolu tion modeling country country world have such facility new building dedicated September able participate must feel very proud 7 Another successful comprehensive Nats held new convention look well-attended plans already underway next years Nats 8 Executive Council elected officers Headquarters staff have achieved new heights working cooperative ly successfully advancing model avia tions image productivity group has second terms actual achievement goals set over last several years too something AMA member can point pride will soon receiving ballots mail vote AMA President Vice President District IX would urge promptly exercise right responsibil ity support candidates choice volunteer elected officers need know support endeavors behalf Vote immediately return ballots Some good news bad news received re cently AMA member Olie Olson Jr AMA 9829 Olie president Omahawks RC Inc club Omaha NE sued recently regarding noise First good news August 8 1983 judgment entered favor defend ants Omahawks RC Club against plaintiffs counts petition dis missed won suit bad news plaintiff has requested motion new trialwhich may grantedbut appeal may first step taking case States Supreme Court lot discussion regarding fact club refused become AMA charter club thus covered insurancewise attorneys fees just such problems spite fact indi vidual members well officers have AMA members long time rationale shared could get own insurance requiring members belong AMA would damage potential growth individual modelers assisted nations much moral support ap peal help hope Oma hawks RC group would consider becoming AMA chartered club join AMA club family enjoy peace mind know ing national organization could would assist future problems like nature would agree Omahawks presi dent club did good job standing ground defending position Id hope president Olson would agree ordeal could have easier second round could have us behind simple act chartering club Olie Olson obviously responsible leader virtu.t being elected Omahawks Let hope leads group under umbrella AMA com ing year AMA member Jim Van Loo Sergeant Bluff IA shares following memoriam great modeler known District IX modelers Memoriam Bill Benton Friend Modeler anyone meeting him always smile twinkle eye new mod eler patient kind full endless information always tl flying field before usually made flight two cut grass needed would usually last leave just case some might need help either beginner old timer Bill Benton dear friend modeler will missed us Bill Benton died August 23 doing what liked doing put airplane together Omahawk Field died massive heart attack before could fly think wife put best about Bill wont contest fun fly cant look down airplane cant watch fly will always thoughts break ground new airplane many occasions Some times traded before got fly wife Jean three daughters big gleam eye Shelly time arrived scene Sooland Mod elers express deepest sympathy loss. Jim Van Loo As colum being written RC Aerobatic World Championships just three weeks away week October 10 Best luck competitors especially USA team fly best Pen sacola FL arnona fotna e Hawaii da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aesociete Vice-Presidesogs Tom Banker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn cater 2020 Gilt Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Bob Kampmaen 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenia AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box SI Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Chilani Sr Fukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Pruquency Coordlnenor Hal Jackson 828E Sunset Ave Far Oaks CA B5628 Ptone 1916 964803 Just brief report month once didnt have travel out town visit club meeting As matter fact tended two since last report first own club meeting second return visit local Soaring club Peninsula Silent Flyers invited back third time club president Ed Leahy responsible asking back time club has continual battle hang its flying site housing project keeps inching closer working developer trying come up lution would agreeable both sides Stay tuned further developments showed club Jay Gerbers latest epic film Free Flight Adrift Air loved Some old-timers club cut teeth Free Flight As mat ter fact viewers visitor night old-timer also vice-president North American Rock well Eagles club asked attend meeting club bring Free Flight film says theres bunch old-timers will enjoy having memories jogged conclusion meeting club made $50 donation AMA Building Fund thanks AMAs thanks fine club its help AMA display booth busy traveling December 1983 111 around District Im going call home December because Ill need use show Sky-naughts Saddleback Valley putting annual Toys-for-Tots airshow El Toro Marine Lighter-Than-Air Base Im going attend show have past case want attend cost childs toy date December 11 There will noted fliers giving demonstrations sparkplug opera tion Dave Herbert Dave also says will classic Chevrolet car show 5K 10K footrace further entertainment Plan attend Several thousand people year need booth display drop line Ill put schedule would like visit club Write see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI_ DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AuOciaU Vice-PresidsU Al Culver 1607 S non Elm 1 Focatello tD a3201 Simon Dreese Box 58 An t Oroadvresv MT 89018 Gary Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dove Mollens 18869 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick lVjcloline PD BOo 523 Klamath Falls OA 97601 Chick Young 29020 1t Ave. S. Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Aedmond WA 98082 Freqoenoy Coordinator AoOert Balch 15439 SE Heig . Portland OA 97236 Phone 5031 761-8103 get third edition Northwest Model Expo Puyallup will three months away Mark February 4 5 calendar either get plane ready just come enjoy best shows around Remember will District Xl meeting probably oclock try get meeting VP needs input can get pretty much standstill far outdoor competition concerned As men tioned last month couple FF contests going rest activity indoors Check around find out whats going might pleasantly sur prised interesting what challenge Indoor flying Speaking contests want men tioned will have give couple months lead time possible send pictures sure put paper between pictures write back felt-tip pen Unfortunately ink seems leach emulsion print forgot give credit last month photographer Bob Baich supplied nice shots does times Also seems words about Haystack 83 have also left until now goes last several years have mixed weather best annual meeting floatplane fliers year great just little wind Saturday calm glassy water Sunday Plenty sunshine pleasant tem peratures made good contest course few mishaps have other Haystack outings can learn others misfortune though remember attach engines plane somewhere other motor mount thats done inevitable oc curs engine motor mount ripped plane engine stays plane instead going bottom flexible cable should job quite well can also remember stick tip float water landing attempts As Randy Weaver discovered leads interesting 5-point landing touch 5 points splash Just make sure under stood maneuver Randy repeated very next flight lost engine Rumor has Don Anderson looking scuba gear several other minor mishaps water tumbles serious harm Terry McGill spending lot time trying get together whole best Haystacks Did ever have weekends everything did wrong Went Seattle area take some activities three going managed pick exactly wrong order show up three Oh well FAI Challenge nice long talk several con testants CD Kevin Collins lift seemed phenomenal might have bit too much wind overall feeling fine place fly great day mythical Harts Lake Prairie Once find prairie cannot help realize very good FF field like oasis grass sea trees Anyway amazed what can done balsa tissue rub ber make craft really flies As leaving Kevin Collins looking lift A-2 Towline Glider turns out found week later set new AMA record A-2 total time 3459 sec onds Key broke old record four min utes put perspective first flew seven consecutive 3-minute maxes five maxes 1 -mm last last flight would have nine minutes max came down 639 Congrats Kevin great job Later same weekend Puget Sound ROCs held Big Bird Bash Mt Rainer clubs field Over 50 planes showed up around 35 pilots man what has already described very good week end time least 1000 spectators enjoying festivities ably run Mr Big Bird himself Al Alman Contest ants came British Columbia California Idaho Oregon Washington Certain ly provided vast cross-section styles likes among like fly big uns Since essentially un-contest prizes Al found given out draw ings seems fair way distri bute loot since keeps Randy Weaver Dick Hansen having goodies digress success years fly-in Im sure can mark calendar re peat next year Well keep posted have read about supposed problems new frequencies have worried about using fear have tried found work Nats course sources indicate 11 thats right group eleven Sail planes air time different ones going up time Another source said 13 up once thats yenfled Could get trouble course gear far out tune someone else can work receiver trans mitter another frequency about maybe get someone else say send gear peri odic check maintenance Well certainly hope case ounce pre vention could worth ton cure speaking Tom Brightbill Bob Dodgson Tom Nielson Dave Johnson otherwise known King court turns out Tom got Hi Johnson Memorial Trophy home safe sound saw last being squeezed hard feared its structural health did Tom walk off biggie Bob Dodg son took second Unlimited next ques tion going Can again Reno next August course fact what did six trophies besides Toms done among what may largest Sail plane contest ever flown indicates strength NW Sailpianers Dave Mullens AVP CL activity comes word Spanaway contest real success 25 contestants nd signed up six new AMA members contest What fliers encountered well-run enjoyable contest will probability repeated next summer Dave indicates very nice site Con trol Line contest Spanaway very far Puyallup know Dave asked about next years Nats mentioned earlier will Reno Stead Field As understand CL facility just fine However earlier year news letter complaining about facility Westover Having seen area wonder just what complainer wants main circles taxiways flat level Combat fliers flying over grass Im total loss know what supposed wrong site least far know porta-potties didnt overflow Anyway according Bev Wisniewski site Reno OK anyone has specific concerns let know Ill see what can find out Say anyone has pull Santa ask him word processor ordered last year just gotta have machine spells Well have priced gallon correct-type lately AMA Executive Council decided should have some new contest boards So directive esteemed Prez John Grigg am present looking people serve need someone Soaring board someone Racing board someone Heli copter board decide nominate someone board first get permis sion write tell should appoint selection Also need someone sit soon formed FAI Scale Team Selection Committee aspects see troubling upward onward Several months ago put out plea feedback possibility getting some kind communication going between clubs know whats happening way fun-flys other get-togethers can get around enjoy anothers company already have volunteer what need commitment clubs out pass information person will compile about Anyone out togetherness HAPPY FLYING 112 Model Aviation JUNIOBox FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Doug Dahikes Magic Boomerang boomerang model airplane flying machine anyway What have however cleverest least expensive effective attention-getters club could create Doug Dahikes little boomerang Flyer can real ly turn kids parents too mall shows fun flies demonstrations con tests arent going cost club fortune either since made easily obtainable cardboard being light cardboard theyre quite harmless kids get line message too clever part roomerang rry boomerang has four blades clubs mes sage can rubber-stamped Look drawing First name Flyer Second says boomerang yours gift local CL club case compliments OAKS Osh kosh Area Kontroline Squadron Third tells OAKS hold meetings extends invitation Fourth flying instructions last blade m. would guess fourth vane actually says n over flying instructions use looks like much too much way instructions just vane Biggest cost would seem having rubber stamps made up ecially insist fancy out-of-the-usual lettering would suggest simply using typewritersize capital letters no matter onetime cost can easily absorbed club . make your. club will have best public relations de vices going Selection cardboard important made bunch varying thicknesses pays keep away cardboard too flimsy too heavy So get cracking . un call Dougs boomerang Magic because way can scoop youngsters its up convert uple anyway . modelers GOOD STUFF IN THE WIND FOR BEGINNERS Lots times easy become discour aged think no out gives darn about young beginners isnt Really quite number guys would like things kids things vary Some pretty solid ideas others bit too imaginative per haps would like list few Write can use input Doug Dahlke 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 Weve just shown guys inven tiveness Doug has expectations putting Junior-type models production next year Ask him about Ask him copy Modeling Questionnaire will make think Joe Wagner 135 Waugh Ave New Wil mington PA 16142 Joe forming national society Fun Flyers very ambitious undertaking hopes have groundwork completed early 1984 Ask him about Jack Carter 1444 Hickory Way Racine WI 53405 Jacks Seven Steps Indoor have pretty well-defined Some models designs completed Hell glad tell about ideas school participation Ray Roberts 1521 Morningside Drive Burbank CA 91506 Ray already has pro gram installed working school regular part curriculum Hes spreading word write him Ill keep posted keep posted what doing help kids See next month * * Keep flippin propsomethings bound happen TOP VIEW- FLYING INSTRUCTIONS STAMPED ON THIS WING COMPLIMENTS OF ROUND ALL CORNERS OSEKOSH REA K ONTROLINE S QUADRON 024032 IiCARDBOARD I' WHITE GLUEBLADESARE8AX1/ \LJ NOT TO SCALE ItTmz- 1EETINGS FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH AT 1 PM 10 YOUNG IBEGINNERS WELCOME C Ik l 1 jl TL JIJ 1/8 DIHEDRAL UNDER EACH TIP CONSTRUCTION 1 Cut out two pairs wings shown round corners 2 Align glue together dry add dihedral 3 Decorate felt pen desired stamp club info Having built easy 1-2-3 proceed flying instructions FLYING INSTRUCTIONS Lefties reverse thisl 11Resist temptation hold FLYER level floor throwwont work 21Snugly pinch FLYER between thumb knuckle index finger tip blade Tilt upward near vertical85 degrees PORTANTI Launch straight forward elevation angle 10 degrees 30 degrees using SNAP OF THE WRIST MOTION much like cracking whip Will NOT fly otherwisel Wags suggest its snap flyl 41Size circle mostly depends rotor loading ie weight cardboard 3/-4 gram FLYER normal circle isabout4feet 51Most common reasons poor flight lack wrist snap throwing too hard wrong launch angle Sure Ill answer questions FLYER will need self-addressed stamped envelopeI 0 DAHLKE 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 FLYER TYPE 4-WING SPORT BOOMERANG ROTOR DIA 8 WEIGHT 4-6 grams AREA SOLIDARITY 16 sq DESIGNED BY DOUG DAHLKE December 1983 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
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L Public Relations An As important years Academys history comes close good time look some events 1983 some plans 1984 Perhaps biggest public relations mem ory 1983 opening National Center Aeromodeling After almost 50 years life growth Academy means member have its own office building museum library visi tors center giant step forward mile stone remarkable significance can tell no fear contradiction member non-member has visited new building past several months has delighted some cases almost overwhelmed design neatness building collection models memorabilia person company made contribution project owed debt gratitude modelers have yet send contribution tax deduc tible help dump mortgage urge write check today mail 1983 Nats great success ways Perhaps lasting effect having modelers families converge Chicopee MA Westover AFB will overall publicity model aviation model aviators received sport should better known New England now perhaps ever known before Thanks efforts generated interest sport can count good public image remaining minds New Englanders long time Flying site success stories have com ing year Yes know some clubs have lost sites due noise complaints clubs have granted per mission fly public private property November issue Model Aviation story Tn-Cities RC Club Washington State got new field Conservation District property type story being repeated areas such Raleigh NC Aeromasters have just gained flying field former landfill site AMA has lot experience lot materials can assist club starts go after flying fieldjust Update contact us give us chance work services membership buys you should take advantage needed encourage building Scale models AMA introduced new national award year call National Scale Award major trade show aircraft judged Best Scale independent local judges will winner nice trophy being awarded owner plane region al winners will eligible enter Nation al Scale Award Contest National Scale Trophy will presented overall win ner Judging will done non-AMA per sonnel like have good positive public image club going after community sup port almost vital good working re lationship developed prior re quest favored treatment clubs have conducted mall shows major shopping centers result have gained new members received assistance either public private sources flying field problem developed mind pro posed Model Av/at/onSeptember 1983 National Mall Show Day developed 1984 response chartered clubs around country has very encour aging Several clubs already have plans mall show early part 1984 dates al ready fixed calendar no prob lem suggested program clubs can go ahead thing though dates may coincidethat lux ury can have volunteer arrangement Other clubs have very strong endorsement idea have sent clubs package information suggested press release can used Continued page 703 December 1983 99 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Club Patches Emblems Needed Above shown previously donated dis play AMA Museum still amount fraction over 1700 AMA char tered clubs dont see yours photo dont know has received AMA send club can properly represented AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF S S 0 Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek 5O General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith lam JOHNNYCLEMENS AMA-18 Dallas TX am presently serv ing AMA District VIII Vice President am asking vote next AMA President would like know am writing message myself thoughts come deep within qualifications deep well-doc umented AMA history president AMA eight years 1971 through 1978 greatest growth period AMA has ever enjoyed 46 years being AMA member have held AMA office expect SecretaryTreasurer Representing United States rose 1st Vice President FAI-CIAM world aeromodeling Most today cessful AMA programs originally planned president 1971 brought new era AMA Council named New Momentum again time same kind enthusiastic leadership Mo mentum need look forward toward new goals membership 100000 well within reach Weve gotta go after could own control own permanent flying site facility supporting championship events world invitationals yet beginning tap healthy field corpor ate support involvement would pro vide much needed funds positive public relations leadership model aviation can integrate nations educational systems offer todays young people excit ing education expanded goals would legacy better future country maximum membership effective ness need expand encourage fun social side AMA modeling Compe tition flying already well-established generates its own momentum have constant need upgrade flying safety rules better serve us Special Inter est Groups should encouraged guiding us AMA could provide program project guidance chartered clubs schools communities should constantly im proving dignity recognition re minding world aeromodeling truth seedbed aviation space development biggest aims should toward careful conservative spending dues money gain maximum fun value dues avoid threat dues increases 60 years active modeling have given experience phases modeling sportFree Flight Control Line Radio Control years officership have given administrative skills wisdom am older kids AMA years Continued page 104 JOHN C GRIGG Lockport NY incumbent candidate re-election office President AMA Johns past rec ord verifies strong supporter average modeler well highly competitve member credited bringing stability governing body sponsoring three-year term elected officers ap pointed Chairman very successful RC Frequency Committee created needed new contest boards fought very suc cessful East Coast Nats generally im proved benefits average modeler need continued strong leadership During John Griggs administration AMA has grown just over 76000 members well over 86000 John will work toward greater growth promoting youth aspects hobby vastly improved insurance program coverage both individuals chartered clubs acquired additional new frequencies Radio Control flying implemented revolving site concept Nats provide better opportunity members parts country attend participate provided great improvements overall membership services benefits John Grigg active modeler having participated Free Flight years ago Control Line Radio Control events presently active RC Soaring powered flight John Grigg fully supported hobby AMA President wife Joan may have met Nationals trade shows re-elected office John Grigg will work toward establishing viable youth pro gram through local schools 4-H clubs scouts own chartered clubs will work ward further improving efficiency Headquarters operation through better com puter services simplified operating proce dures aimed holding line costs thereby minimizing need future dues adjustment Most importantly will continue responsive member questions concerns knows member ship AMA gives reason exist John Grigg presents sincere honest image required leadership position AMA sincerely ask vote re-elect John Grigg President AMA Vice President-District ED IZZO Holliston MA seeking re election VP District I would like recount accomplishments last two years state areas hope work good District AMA Aggressively represented constituents Council Meetings regard financial ex penditures Academy desires special interest groups Chairman Noise Committee established parameters necessary reduce noise levels have identified proper instrumentation well way toward establishing noise limits Academy hope continue work effort Last least succeeded obtain ing National Championships District first time history Academy Nats held Dis trict hope establish annual modeling symposium conducted clubs of-our District Also working toward establishing Regional Championship District cover ing categories modeling urge vote feel efforts plans coincident beliefs large turnout will tell have backing District members Thank support Vice President-District IV HOWARD CRISPIN JR AMA 568 Charlottesville VA seeks vote Vice President AMA District IV Academy now has fine new building house Headquarters staff records aeromodeling museum does make Academy what Academy people people member ship much effort needs expended conducting affairs national level same time greater need satisfy aims desires growth Academy District local levels important members Dis trict IV elect Vice President dividual familiar District its activi ties needs Howard such person has active national District state local levels competitor Contest Di rector judge officer groups levels Howard has also active Associ ate Vice President during terms present Vice President As AVP other conditions Howard has occasion work Headquar ters staff members Executive Council has attended numerous Council meetings both observer partici pant thoroughly familiar way things supposed operate back ground Howard can represent mem bers District carrying out desires members within National framework Let us work together make District IV active enjoyable scene future model aeronautics CHARLES SPEAR Mocksville NC seeking election first term Vice President representing District IV al ready know Charlie years dedication modeling AMA Continued age 104 100 Model AViation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS National President Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 6316314 KREMER PRIZE normally like avoid writing about fullscale aviation column because ARE model aviation organization IS model aircraft magazine However just could pass up item involves man got start model aviation Dr Paul MacCready will recall him designer aircraft won first Kremer prize completing one-mile closed circuit course man-powered aircraft went design aircraft crossed English Channel using man-power designed solar-powered aircraft rose new heights accomplishments Now new Kremer prize20000 pounds sterling first person com plete one-mile closed circuit course 3 minutes less aircraft powered on-board electrics competitors prize allowed 10 minutes energy storage Yep Dr MacCready did again time using two electric motors series power third act onboard generator Unique inventive usu al picture below depicts latest air craft successful September flight about 21/2 minutes MORE ELECTRIC spent very enjoyable period KRC group Hatfield PA past August Electric-powered fly-in see Electrics impressed become meet no formal competition drew entrants over northeast US Florida Canada Electric stay Models meet-ranged floater type Sailplanes over highly maneuverable little 05-powered jobs Most impressive little WASP designed Jim Zaremsky did very snappy inside outside square loops tight axial rolls anything else might expect aileronlelevator equipped ship have tried Electrics yet owe yourself go watch some newer equipment fly better yet give try yourself 4-H Two years ago contacted jack Seidler AMA member New Jersey associated 4-H organization process establishing flying field 4-H group unfortunately very close hospital advice insist models equipped adequate mufflers first should talk hospital management alert intent possibility noise problem did went far limit engines 45 displacement positive approach involved local government officials make aware needs modelers During recent 4H Fair invit ed mayor nearby city Leonia NJ officiate judge static display As Jack writes Art Jones mayor accepted apparently did enjoy himself also ac quired knowledge hobby its posi tive effect providing no cost govern ment recreational activities especially made available youth further states feel some far-sighted modelers should feel developing friend ship governing officials important maintain acquire new flying sites picture below shows Mayor Jones judging models right Unfortunately other gentleman models picture identified FAI CHAIRMEN Recent communications several mod elers indicate suitably publi cize names FAI team selection committee chairmen various AMA con test board members chairmen listed monthly near contest calendar FAI remedy situation least some extent am listing present chairmen Outdoor FF FlA FiB FiC Dr Wayne Drake 3290 SE Pelton Troutdale OR 97060 Indoor FF FiD Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 CL Combat F2D Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Heights MI 48077 RC Aerobatics F3A Dave Brown 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 RC Soaring Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Electroflite F3E Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 have four others soon formed CL Team Race Speed combined Scale Helicopter Pylon PAMPA handles selec tion CL Aerobatics extremely well remov ing need separate committee Begins look TSCs getting numerous require separate coordinator much same have AMA contest rules boards SILLY QUESTION What AMA Vice President District V travels way Birmingham AL Nashville TN FAI Combat Team Selection meet gets fine group people pose picture after snapping shutter finds out has no film instant print camera Hmmmm YOUTH IDEA recently received membership appli cation 14-year-old boy did send Open members wishes remain anonymous sent him suggested mention concept informal youth program rather just mention AM SHOUTING great ideaanyone else out care further idea Support youngster hobby could provide just impetus youngster needs become life-long mem ber avid modeler FAI COMBAT thrill kill challenge hunt fully combine event resulting enjoyable events modeler spectator mid-Sep tember pleasure attending team selection meet Nashville TN watching group go about slow steady path selecting team World Champs next year Now course president sup posed all-knowing all-seeing able tell just looking person whether person has chance make team right Well look Ron Colombo righthand flier cast right wrist knowabsolutelyhe can make team flying left handed Wrong did make team finished top heap what can oil-field worker like George Cleveland know about flying Combat Yep Second seat team ever heard Howard Rush Only everyone flies FAI Combat soon world cause has third seat team WILL well-represented World Champs next year three team Tom Fluker reigning World Champ back defend title Thirty-seven combatants started meet three survived believe three entrants could well represent us Colombo Cleveland Rush will Interesting com ment Tom Fluker World Champlm competing trials because guys too good beat jok ing Tom arent December 1983 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Today September 24th AMA hav ing ribbon-cutting Open House body invitedincluding Want go OK its arranged Come Im go ing escort through whole shmear caboose Look pictures pay tention See picture above AMAs new building See brick walls See tree planted See lady Isnt cute Come closer Meet Kathy Suprata Linda Brown taking time out registering everybody smile Lets go inside Dont scared ladies inside receptionists Meet Kathy Ladow Peeev Merritt girls look pretty happy Because working Academy Model Aeronautics thats Look behind Kathy Peggy See plaques Walls everywhere plaques everywhere built walls unselfish contributions covered honor heroes Donors workers living legends Come Look kids See cavernous interior See hundreds priceless model airplanes hanging everywhere Big ones little ones green ones blue ones heavy ones light ones Some look like made real experts flawless construction Some look like garbage make know hot maybe fly OK crosssection everything Everywhere look little model airplanes ceiling air floor Important people crowding corridor name would name name would require pages 180-page mag would allow heaven modeling memora belia cut past present future model airplanes made possible donations dues money tribute AMA bute YOU breathless scene Reston Virginia right across Potomac River Washington DC used pay high rent Youve seen everything Dont worry about AMA Open House anymore Youve thing importance See happy couple above Meet Velma Teubner Johnny Clemens Johnny run ning AMA President too little buddy Texas Johnny also served president distinction eight years election no bad guys Only two good guys No matter wins cant lose Well get good presi dent See next month. NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 102 Model Aviation happy husband wife team John Joan Grigg standing front new AMA building can see uncut ribbon behind official building opening has yet begun John running AMA President another term has served dis tinction three years Academy Model Aeronautics has volunteer workers sacrifice time efforts work slave years years pay provide organization oversee protect model airplane activities John Grigg Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand. weekend September 24-25 1983 now part AMAs history share Grand Opening ceremonies National Center Aero modeling truly grand affair elegant touch class typical modeling events new AMA building beautiful new furniture decorations potted plants new grass hard grow during torrid summer freshly-mowed newly-planted trees shrubs weather too ideal warm hot sunshine mix blue sky clouds mostly gathering beauti ful people made weekend re member people included Frank Zaic California Walt Good Florida Gordon Light Maine Wally Simmers Illinois C C Johnson Texas Ben Shereshaw New Jersey Frank Garcher Indiana Bob Champine Virginia Maynard Hill Maryland Laird Jackson Pennsylvania Al Novotnik Con necticut others because AMA Executive Council ad ditional states also represented About 200 present ribbon cutting took place 4 pm Saturday following some emotional words several speakers Everybody knew history being made after 47 years since establishment AMA 1936 AMA now permanent home roots fu ture obviously major milestone Academy Model Aeronautics sets stage another big celebration come 1986 AMA will celebrate its 50th anniversary Meanwhile grand opening introduces some new problems attractiveness new building its museum contents means can expect visitors geared yet hope 1984 assuming new budget will pro vide keeping museum open week ends also some extra staffing during week visitors can accommodat ed interruption basic AMA Headquarters operation Its new challenge hope meet adequately facility belongs entire mem bership can seen enjoyed whenever have opportunity visit Great Nats. 1983 National Model Airplane Cham pionships uniqueit paid itself pre liminary financial report years big event shows actually went slightly black first time years Some study Nats history indicates have about thousand entries Nats needs no subsidy event worlds biggest model meet year ibs location first time ever New England drew close thousand competitors helpers officials spectators 1983 Nats real morale booster plan operate annual event have endured lot criticism other Nats successful due site condifions under control have continued job whenever wherever have told Already hard work 84 Nats planning meeting held Reno NV event will held next year dates August 5 12 technical arrangements well underway necessary ingredient success people basis planning year earlier announcement dates lo cation vacation plans attendance may made now distance home will problem anyone has ever Natsanywherecan verify Nats al ways worth trip Again its matter people No matter Nats its people meet get know make hardship travel site condition cost worthwhile Reno great place familyits trip worth taking RC World Champs. As issue went press 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics about begin Pensacola FL Thirty countries registered October 10-15 contest though China withdrew due South Africas participation tremendously talent ed group fliers poised big event best world set perform before judges ten different countries wellknown names including Hanno Prettner Austria Wolf gang Matt Lichtenstein Dave Brown USA Ivan Kristensen Canada winner 83 Nats Any could win top four previous championships ner vousness about young flier Germany Lossen shown up first time last championships Acapulco Mexico 1981 almost won Next months Model viation will tell came out Renewal/Ballot Time. time see over 85000 membership renewal forms including elec tion ballots Open age class members should mail Look yours mail back soonby November25 elec tion deadline no later December 15 avoid missing insurance coverage 1984 issues Model v/at/on magazine PR UpdateCont pg 99 Mall Show Committee As stands right now will plan event take place February/March time slot office will make national press releases alert TV networks wire services other national contacts Academy getting better recognition days example 1983 Nats mentioned both Today Show Good Morning America show repre sentative White House present Grand Opening National Center Aeromodeling Another program slowly getting off ground Adopt-A-School suggestion outlined August 1983 Model Aviation recent months announcements variety national organizations have said school-age youngsters America need improve skills English mathe matics science What better way learn better habits three dis ciplines through model aviation medium What better way chartered club improve its own community image help local youngsters What better vestment future help develop skills young people after will running country some day about club officers Please re read August Model v/at/on page 101 have serious discussion pros cons proposal next club execu tive meeting Let hear please 87000-member mark reached first time AMA history September 1983 have never before such op portunity promote great sport model aviation out have ideas can use want hear clubs develop programs would like share other 1700 chartered clubs let us have details will pass along strength Academy membership Pulling gether can accomplish wonders Public recognition positive public image will help aeromodelers retain rights fly models choice across nation Lets work together preserve privileges Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Director National Association Rocketry President Pat Miller left presents Associa tions Aeromodeling Award Jonathan Santoa high school student Bowie MD Jonathans study wing tip vortices presented 1983 International Science Engineering Fair Albuquerque NM NAR Aeromodeling Award cosponsored Estes Industries Inc Penrose CO Academy Model Aeronautics particularly fitting years winner used model airplanes research December 1983 103 Charlie Spear Cont pg 100 Charlie started modeling twin-pushers way back 1931 During lifetime has tried types modeling has member AMA years interrupted four years service Air Force during WW II long-standing Contest Director prior formation AMA has held office president several modeling clubs Most notable famed Flying Sparks pioneer club very early days Radio Control past president Radio Control League North Carolina Currently Vice Pres ident National Soaring Society Associate Vice President AMAs District IV adds up over 50 years service modeling though retired pursuing sec ond career Charlie has time ability travel conscientious representative AMA members District IV Charlie plans cover geographical areas District IV through appointed AVPs personally wherever whenever possible also plans use column MA fairly discretion Charlie would honored first North Carolinian voice District IV AMA Executive Council sin cerely wants represent District IV Vice President would appreciate mem bers vote marking ballot beside name Vice President-District V BILL MATHEWS Birmingham AL AMA 119 incumbent time attend meeting Executive Council come away new appreciation vol unteers paid staff make AMA work also come away new enthusi asm what future holds modelers AMA period growth progress Although am unopposed ballot would greatly appreciate having vote vote confidence check voting record will show have abstained voting issues brought before Executive Council vote have tried make vote count betterment District V AMA includes considera tion what vote means individual club cant please everyone vote try have solid rea son vote am elected look forward working Junior program perpetual puzzler better Nats improved national convention better programs sport flier better communication members telephone number listed top column educational programs welcome ideas matters well others Please take few minutes time complete ballot year mail Lets show other districts District V means business Vote Vice President-District IX WILLIAM BIEDA Omaha NE want District IX Vice President because believe can make positive contribution AMA creating system checks bal ances could help enhancing fiscal accountability AMA toward its mem bers result streamlining its financial operations should result better services membership have modeling 32 years am avid sport flier RC CL Combat door Glider am member Orbiting Eagles Omaha have offices presi dent treasurer am District IX Contest Coordinator CD District IX FAI Combat Team Selection Committee member Because belief betterment air modeling important apply 23 years business experience 10 years non-profit organizational insurance ex perience advancement AMA making AMA financially account able its members Now AMA has gone 80s over $3 million assets feel District IX representative should someone can contribute controlled fiscal growth AMA set up system continuity responsibility Vote believe have sound ideas can brought reality TRAVIS McGINNIS incumbenr Arvada CO Active involved AMA members have past elected District IX Vice Pres ident believe have elected because commitment serve District AMA affairs consistent efforts pro mote modeling positive way available During years spent RC Coordinator Contest Director Associate VP District IX Vice President have spent countless hours involvement individuals clubs AMAs Executive Council Whenever two people talking modeling enjoy being involved involvement believe modelings future exists active listening representation ordinary modelers ideas suggestions betterment has will continue function serving District IX Vice President AMA has just enjoyed term growth productive positive ways additional services new RC frequencies national center museum offices has distinct pleasure have Executive Coun cil during time During past two terms Council work have acquired thorough knowledge its internal operations policies AMA staff can effectively work membership would hope continue apply knowledge continue unfin ished committee work now progress Give support election will can fairly represent phases model aviation District IX Johnny Clemens t pg 100 have intensified enthusiasm belief AMA aeromodeling have chosen wonderful hobby sport involving wonderful people Now choose progressive leadership will lead us pride new goals vote Johnny Clemens next AMA president will deeply appreciated will consider sacred trust SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT tnnnectcut e achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aaaocuate vice-Presidents Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Oenn5 Fclsom AFO 1 Gardiner ME 04346 Don Krafft o eon 1828 73 Heritage Ln. Ouoburv MA 02332 Al NOvotnik 4 eeverlv P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Ceardineton George Wilson 318 Fisner St. Waloole MA 02181 am very pleased announcethe appoint ment Chris Balling new AssociateVP state Rhode Island Chris has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm hobby feel has excellent com munication skills well-known Rhode Island area look forward working Chris representing modelers Rhode Island well District contest flying season rapidly com ing conclusion District I would like talk about couple contests pleasure attending informed interest 4-cycle engines New England Sport Scale Association held Four-Stroke Contest has lot interest activity utilization 4stroke engines specifically low noise level engines used flying sites have problems noise contest held Berwick ME June 11th 1 2th 12 contestants attendance Pic tured below winners air craft would also like comment has number new 4-stroke engines being produced engine manufacturers available now 12 cu engines two different manufacturers petition signed request made AMA make emer gency rule change would allow up 12 cu engines Pattern category present time allowable FAI class Pattern therefore should allow AMA classification turn would foster designs aircraft using lower noise level engines 104 Model Aviation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS cent First place winner Charles T Nelson Berlin MA VKS-7-4- Waco scale 2 chnopower-7 engine attended contest sponsored Rhode Island RC Modelers held old Charlestown Naval Air Station beau tiful site abandoned runway has designated RC flying site tempt get members interested Pattern flying contest set up specific number maneuvers given modeler guessed own score judged performance winner selected guessed score closest given score An advantage type contest anyone can compete competing against themselves regardless skill level find excellent way introduce modelers competition flying called George McGinnis Contest Director Speed events Nats George told new type Control Line contest putting October 30th Legion Field Robinson Street Hanson MA meet called Triatha Ion three-event contest flown same airplane first event noise test airplane must pass minimum noise level noise levels below limit bonus points will awarded airplane will undergo static judging evaluation will have fly demonstrate aerobatics scale operation George says tests precision flying judgment aeromodeler under predeter mined set circumstances first type event Control Line enthusiasts District can obtain details calling George McGinnis 617 293-2804 will hand noise testing number judges has selected Radio Control model ers background Aerobatics Scale judging time appears District Presidents Meeting will held latter part November meeting expect discuss future District activities Please make effort vote upcoming AMA election New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 225-8318 Associate vice-presnts Per Sianceini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Cosselo 27 Keerney St Oover NJ 07801 Frank Oreoch 9 VYillow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray iuschkus 7 Cvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sasrer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenie NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Proehich Yarm Rd. Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts travel around District closer come firm conviction expressed col umn last issue Northeastern Regional Meet Westover AFB 1984 thereafter must have another Nats proposed AMA rota tional policy shall again come cycle find great outburst enthusiasm among fel low District II modelers time propose such move am certain can mus ter same degree support able realize 83 Nats good chance may able have World Control Line Cham pionships Westover next year building upon prestigious event could come up very impressive model aircraft affair highly comprehensive nature Regardless FAI development however believe should move ahead idea telephone conversation today District VP Ed Izzo pleased learn agreeable prospect joint venture combining Districts II effort What thoughts about Please let know After some 5500 out Obviously call letter would feasible 5500 calls letters voul telephone number appears head column convenience Traveling around particularly weekends please leave word call again should away phone Real Plane Syndrome am considered rather easy-going type except required special circumstances meet other qualifications ie hang tough counts say EC meeting nothing roils defined Websters masterpiece riles hear someone refer man- woman carrying aircraft got out rear airplane hear model aircraft contests meets rallies mall shows whatever club voice spews rhetoric over bull horn gain set beyond reasonably placarded feedback limits models bit real person-carrying alert again flying machines Let us understand proclaim great distinction between full-scale model aircraft between real model aircraft So repeat after no such distinction real airplane against model airplane ALL real whether large small So National Center Aeromodeling hope see possible formal opening dedication ceremonies new AMA world headquarters Reston VA weekend September 24 25 big event has publicized months should within comfortable driving distance areas District II wish thank everyone organizations participated financially otherwise development worthy monu mental project thus far will continue same fine spirit help satis fy mortgage financial contribu tions Far Wide have made two trips Western New York within last few weeks being STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietySpangled Scale Rally Olean NY July 9 As always huge affair scores great model airplanes match Two gentlemen high places responsibility success pop ular annual rallies got way close up lens alphabetical der avoid charges favoritism Bob Brown Rally Director club shudders word contest Mr STARS himself genial George Privateer will note came unfortunate victim narrowlens camera other Western New York trip took August 13th Second Annual RC Scale Rally Flying Knights December 1983 105 Second place winner Kim Harris Boxford MA Aeronica Champ 7AC scale 05 FS-75 engine Officers Rhode Island RC Modelers L R Richard Dupre VP & Treasurer Bill Thompson PresidentCD Guess Own Score contest Hamburg NY kind invitation club through President Gil Lange Randy Bittenger Gil shown presenting siz able check AMA President John Grigg greatly appreciated contribution Knights AMA Building Fund friendly ultralights landed rally mingled models parked left following picture could spend Saturday August 13 two-day Hamburg event because committed far advance attend Mammoth Scale Rally Somers NY RC Club Sunday August 14 did will note scores scores wonderful models Shown flight line countless spectators safely watching secure vantage point show lunch hour break during spectators allowed leave barricades inspect models nice feature annual rally same scene Associate VP Toms River NJ Hank Likes surrounded Spirit St Louis P-Si inter esting vintage job must split now being out both time space way judge RC Pattern today P RCS Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society 8th Annual Romano Garabello Meet flown Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY Before departing however leave picture action enthu siasm caught Nats Pattern site ie AMA super-cinematographer dedicated modeler jay Gerber getting lensfull upcoming addition AMA film and/or videotape library Ohio sylvnia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brawn District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 AaeoCete VIc-Prudmite Joe Siben 38980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francs Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15883 Frequmicy Cooccbnator Jam Beajoen 5552 Poarun Ct. Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 4513 542-4406 As report being written prepara tiorw$ upcoming AMA HQs Grand Opening being finalized event sure go down AMAs history finally reality Grand Opening realization dream AMA members years Initially thoughts AMA owning its own headquarters thought pipe dreams few people didnt know much about financial situation AMA president Johnny Clemens first started talking about quite few dis believers thought either another bad Texas jokes rantings slight ly deranged man Well Johnny being Johnny managed get people thinking about talking about anyway Johnny turned pipe dreams real dreams optimis tic approach AMAs management during Earl Witts term president dreams turned possibility Chuck Foreman presented proposal buy property place called Reston VA first presented Council think Council little shocked costs discussed Boy seemed like lot money failure proposals earlier Ohio Kansas us feeling back pipe dreaming stage yet feeling optimism airit wasnt going get cheaper waited After John Worth Gisele Jackson Vince Mankowski Chuck worked out finan cial plan Council voted go remember walking out meeting think ing Boy hope havent bitten hog butt spent virtually surplus funds $300000 purchase piece property break ground within two years banking fund raising campaign enable us meet commitment reality us having own headquarters building still struck home During next two years John Grigg AMAs president Vince developed fund raising programs very suc cessful Frank Garcher got hobby industry behind project John Hunton volun teered services architect building dream becoming real day Last year just within two-year limit broke ground building costing ap proximately $1 million dream became reality support AMA member ship industry clubs pro ject has fantastic Grand Opening culminates years dreaming sweating dis cussing working project marks turning point AMA giving us focal point pride organization its far-sighted leadership During Grand Opening expect few tears will shed tears joy pride accomplishment expect chief tear leader will Johnny Clemens dream critically ill Dallas hospital has come reality John Grigg has favorite say ing talking proud ideal place use Now keep working fund raising efforts maybe can pay off quickly seeI too can dream cant About time receive Ill District Ill banquet seminar sponsored Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Weirton WV near Pittsburgh hope will attend share views modeling seminar banquet Holiday Inn Saturday evening October 29 flying session begins 10 am Sunday Oc tober 30 Hillman Flying Field 15 minutes east hotel PA Bring airplane join us information contact Mark Waterman 304 7231 234 Jerry Fink 412 561-8944 evenings 412 433-6783 days contest season District III will over read mad scramble next years dates will have received number calls lately regard ing contest dates conflicts cases caller CD meet complain ing So Sos Soaring meet sanc 106 Model Aviation GEAR UP AND LOCKED! tioned same weekend Scale meet some such mixture events want revoke sanction cases guy thinks contest coordinator has messed up expects straighten him out aint guys assure contest coordinators know rules abide becoming apparent CDs dont know contest sanc tioning guidelines Two contests con sidered conflict unless offer same events closer distance specified contest class ie AA AAA club sanctions Pattern meet particular date another club applies sanction Fun Fly other side town same date would considered conflicting rules Whether two meets would fact con flict purely matter local situation some areas would disaster both meets other areas neither would know other existed con test coordinator cannot expected deter such conflicts must worked out local level between clubs up clubs involved get together determine conflict exists compro mise alternate dates available little local effort will reap big rewards sanctioning contests Speaking contests Control Line Free Flight categories have traditionally fered separate Junior and/or Senior age cate gory events whereas RC events commonly divided skill level categories As result separate Junior and/or Senior events entry fee usually cheaper kids CL FF RC kids pay same entry fee adults usually $10-$1 5 Perhaps reducing entry fees say $3 Juniors $5 Seniors would encourage participation kids might particularly encourage Open member bring along kid give try Right now entry fees father son RC meet runs $20-$30 No wonder dont have Juniors flying RC contests next month Ive got AMA Grand Opening 4-cycle rally Hamil ton World Championships Pensacola seminar Pittsburgh wonder what Ill spare time Delaware C District Columbia land S North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicoville VA 23111 think AMA missed best bar gains year showing up weekend activities Frying Pan Park Just leaders nifty blue blazer would have shown flag model avia tion As Luther Hux NVRC club members Control Line clubbers RC Helicopter folks helped put model aviation frcnt lot Northern Virginia youngsters much support Academy too unfair AMA did nate number Delta Darts sup plemented 80 purchased NVRC believe support cause begins grass roots observing youngsters building flying Darts talk ing us static displays watching enthralled Control Line models RC Heli copters Virginia Air Show Squadron RC flying made realize important expose youngsters model aircraft stead street corners alcohol drugs have wondered some time DCRC has left out report made District Vice President despite fact DCRC largest clubs country quite evident face fact Bealeton VA Scale meet take place September 17 18 no mention largest Scale meet District IV have told reason getting coverage column because Mr Foreman found him self error concerning frequency alloca tions advised meeting tended meeting place cannot believe professional would allow such petti ness guide him coverage club acti vities District indeed rea son DCRC would appreciate hear ing District Vice President As can see after reading ex cerpts everybody happy Dis trict Vice President course works both ways Sometimes District Vice Presi dent unhappy some AMA mem bers problems very difficult print everything club District IV doing month column some clubs expect Vice President supposed psychic always knowing what going club District What members clubs complain dont seem realize doesnt help com plain other members local basis What really should write AVP VP let him know what unhappy about course does take time sit down write letter place phone call upset maybe time would well spent receive over 100 newsletters month read does include correspondence AMA Headquarters letters personally receive As can see would impossible print information schedules activities column month Maybe AMA has contest event schedule Amojete Vic-Peeidentu Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Model v/ar/on month Bob Champine 205 Tipton Sd Newport News VA 23606 What have tried past Howard Criupir 611 Beechwood Charlottooville VA 22901 V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 you have something wish printed Sconty Mover 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 column send ask use John Preeton 7012 Blvira Court Pails Church VA 22042my next column Please dont everybody get Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvlle NC 27028 carried away send articles next Frquency Cocedinetor Poul Yacobucci 8408 WinthropOr Payetteville NC 28301 months column have three col Phone Coening 19191488-5988umns write new VP will take over next Vice President favor upset about something call him want him appear club function ask month thought would some thing different column Below some excerpts newsletters District IV him want something emphasized monthly column send information him Keep mind will visiting other club functions contests District may always available last minute notice visit club After volunteer job pay very low does have make living once District Vice President does job right will spend average 25 30 hours week AMA-related business So please patient him keep him formed think can better job dont hesitate jump join fun prepared give up hobby know wont have time build fly anymore WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Eastern Soaring Lines Newsletter Cum berland Soar Fun ual Soar Fun held near Cumberland MD planning stages will held November 5 6 1983 weekend casual fun flying takes place mountains out side Cumberland flying may either slope thermal depending weather dinner nearby restaurant Saturday night helps provide some additional social activity wish attend information contact Don Clark 4204 Brookfield Drive Kensington MD 20895 Dons telephone number 301 564-0307 Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Sig Award Well spite apparent efforts keep younger generation dumb about RC aircraft must uswe cant seem keep field discover girls looks like us going get education Len Rozamus Jr has done again Last year Len received $1000 scholar ship AMA year has received $500 Sig award four nationwide receive Congratulations Len father has rumored smart guy guess hes right b60 Alabama a Florida C Grorgia issippi C Puarts Rico South Catolita nosne V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2551 078-5550 Asooniute Vice-Prenidents Greg Doe Ru 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiroy Reach CL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 PuierdO PR 00644 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimur FL 32579 Harry Sheram PD Boo 876 Onnonia AL 36121 Tom Thucker 1401 N 1-lairston Rd 1lo 38 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 6975 Waverly Dr Jackson MS 39206 Frequency Coordinator 3urns Fields 1096 Ornurio St Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 904 388-8662 Sunday August 21 marked beginning new era West Alabama Aero modelers day Ward McFarland came first club member fly model airDecember 1983 107 plane floats water Ward Tommy Storey Lee Marcum checked out 05 40-powered Little Dumbo Gee Bee floats after takeoff run about 100 feet lifted off frequency coordinator program seems working nicely District V Burnis Fields frequency coordinator has received several cards around District Two Huntsville AL reporting interfer ence 721 60 encounter radio inter ference please send RC Interference Re port Card Burnis new address PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Bob Peiser member Tampa RC Aircraft Oub took trip Hatfield PA participate contest limited electricpowered model airplanes Bob won first place Most Acrobatic Aircraft Electric power attracting interest day new motors batteries giant improvements over available iust few months ago West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL like clubs have members age ranges pictures below can easily tell relies youth skill re lies old age deception Ted Ackley age secret knows 811 tricks book Thets four-cycle engine about start Terry Kondasof Broward County RC Association South FL found threefourths pit area under water recently simply pulled out RC air boat Appar ently Terry made mistakehe handed transmitter Richard Page managed get air boat tall grass could seen smoke muf fler Fortunately Richard used flying blind driving air boat blind no real problem finally got air boat emerge tall grass promptly gave control back Terry Virgil Parsley Atlanta Drone Soci ety unfortunate experience new Laser 200 Aileron flutter developed dur ing flight resulting loss both ailer ons sound impact ground surprisingly light damage plane thoroughly inspected before flight Link ages solid tight used servo aileron five heavy-duty steelpinned hinges surface After crash hinges still firmly glued wings ailerons steel pin torn through hinge material Some days cant win Dick McLean editor Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron Florida asked someone count noses dinner meeting report came back average face forgot faces Dont forget have good time month Illinois ana S Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 1314 487-1967 AsousciaO Vice-Poadnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kerr 1808 12th Sn. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Koinhshiro Way LOxington KY 40603 Raymond Movers P0 Box 243 Smitheille MO 64089 Holes Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme Unixersity City MO 63122 William 0 Sniavlny P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazol Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Iarna IL 61378 Frequency Cocodinato James Check 564 Grentchesxer St Lexington KY 40505 did go School has started sum mer has entered waning moments midwest season starts wind down District VI has some interesting events 1983 selected two teams FAI Pattern Rough River Scale Louisville Thank heaven Kentucky parks good number mall shows open houses model fields some interesting non-rule book events other fun fly type Earlier summer unusual de manding Great Race Sailplanes held near Chicago Twenty-plus teams challenged Mother Nature another complete demanding course Its rule book certainly outstanding wellthought-out event Another event just completed its fifth year Warbirds contest developed sponsored Spirits St Louis RC Club contest Scale WW Il-type models scale static judged raced pylon course heats Its exciting prospect combining static scores points placing heats has refined slowly over years reason am mentioning event due determination club has over years have patient knowing events especially nonrule book events take some time develop advertising world will re place words competitors year patience began paying off number contestants grew 21 one-day event few pictures spit out trusty instant Number 1 illustrates important ingredients competitors life Understanding wives family enjoying afternoon together creating fraternity whoops sorority important Joe Lunt events originators shows off trophy carrying name plates past four years winners Three wins individual trophy keeps years winner Mark Been Wayne Nenninger Ralph Doyle running second third Mark Been left Rich Taylor perform delicate act surgery winning model 108 Model Aviation Thad Brannon age 13 built H-Ray preparing flight Shelby Hagberg last years winner two twins showed up event year really great see P-38 zipping along 25 feet off ground around course Perhaps club have idea can little hard work generate interesting exciting activity has over last five years After Stall Turn. received nice letter Bob Suhr Peoria RC Modelers information about RC Ground School work Peoria Park District have devel oped comprehensive school program eight weeks filled films video tapes demos club experts pieces valuable information quite unique feature occurs during third session extra optional session will sche duled workshop local modeler During session students will mass-produce kits recommended trainer model using facilities shop modeler can begin construction model can get one-on-one assistance during rest class impressed logical pro gression incorporated sessions ob vious considerable thought refine ment has occured over its first three years operation Bob Suhr ateacherby profession has structured classes accommo date absolute beginner well re turning I-haven t-modeled-for-years indi vidual Bob has agreed provide copy outline would give group ex cellent leg-up starting program would strongly urge club write Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Bartonville IL 61607 Either CL FF could easily adapt program discipline opportunity little PR fly ing Department Army Depot Granite City IL Dave Cosby southern Missouri Helicopter couple models helped further dispel toy syndrome wasnt very large crowd picnic little bit exposure helps following weekend brought annual Greater St Louis Modeling Association Airshow three-hour demo bit little dif ferent airshows use just guys have show team show-oriented participants gives spec tators good idea modeling gives Sunday flier chance strut stuff addition proceeds donations given Missouri Park Board fund pro vides scholarships persons going park administration recreation work knows5 person park department area contact new field may have helped money GSLMA airshow Newsletters warning comes Palos Crash Chronicle regard money sent up-front piece equipment have company fade scene before equipment gets Editor j Cernava recommends COD process safest must buy mail Certainly probably should consider local hobby shop Mr Cernava suggests Indy RC South Flight Lines tells club Brotherhood Award given club member exhibits selfless attitude assisting club its members guests award established memory Don Rike former member passed away last year St Louis Aero Pilots Touch-NGo item safety column Ron Moritz Whenever sense anything might wrong want model groundlike NOW No hesitation no Hm wonder what no lets check out little further Land NOWI whole lot safer check out potential problem ground air very good point Ron us fail heed time time Saints NewsYou know modelers wife home smells funny youve quit making excuses absolutely unplug anything make determined effort beat him club newsletter mail comes closethe first new RC Con test Board appointments has made Bob Belluomini Crestview KY has agreed accept position Helicopter Board Welcome decision end rules pro cess Bob Lets hope membership District VI keeps posted feel ings concerning future rules proposals Enuf Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Asniotant vice-Prenidmnt Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapido IA 52402 Auocaate vics-Pvfadnto Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridga Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Boyd eowdish 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427 Rutsel Kneteger 2625 C Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee W 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tanglnwood Tr St ,oseph Mt 49085 Al Scidmore 013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frqumncy Cooedinator Pete Water 117 Cant Main Upper Level Northyille Mt 48167 Phona Day 13131 348-0085 evening 13131 437-4244 last column prepared AVP Ron Sears talked him phone after got back Team Finals think talking happiest man world have note Bill Warner Cloudbusters Detroit area will host 1984 Flying Aces Nats conjunction Michigan Exchange Clubs no dates given yet picture Cloudbusters Paul Smith combative flier shows group guy right foreground sometimes doubles Balsa Bug jack Moses half Jeff Noecker President Northeast Michi gan Radio Modelers Society sends shots Mall Show last April AMA dis play action Stop Danger sign used keep cars others off inactive runway use Wurtsmith AFB About second picture says what like think mainstay world stay ing red candy airplanes make up sell shows made roll Smarties fuselage stick gum wings Life Savers wheels bit novelty sell like hotcakes Alpena RC club partici pated show guests openers have set matters straight The guys Milwaukee once told summary District VII winners theres nothing rocks Indians upthere December 1983 109 pictures Sunday flier Stan Zdon Three pictures felt marker notes back showed through Heres Stans daughter Tonya QB15 Waco Spitfire picture MARCs Spring Mall Show illustrates excellent photography dis play augment aircraft Photo Bob Mitchell call body inputs new Con test Boards went well enough Ive got good well-recommended people everything Helicopter Gotta get old tele phone maybe Rich wants job Just got back dedication AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA Heartwarming experience first held some misgivings about quality Russ Barrera collection whole truck-load seeing material parts pieces cluded set straight Fascinating lam proud very high count plaques Dis trict VII wall devoted Charter Mem ber Donors building fund $500 Somehow PMAC has two anywhere near area sure stop Make sure check hours Generally speaking center open during normal business hours unless some thing special going Dont expect drop Sunday afternoon unannounced Thanks pictures guys Now dont have resort filling space jokes although Johnny Clemens offered give some used jokes does have other kind Arkansas sana exico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob FrIedi 5512 Sounhwood Untie Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Willam Harley III 927 commerce Pleasannon TX 7806 Al Rabe 1904 Volley Oak c lining TX 75061 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr. Barnlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinanor Tom Blakeney 2300 Mey Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 AMA jewelry great amount sparkling part model aeronautics way AMAers can found news letters proud what we certainly would write other share Please think over because really pretty powerful thought very important future AMA District VIII now producing some best newsletters whole US personalities newsletters direct re flections editors what feel will help clubs club members what helps individual club must help aeromodeling whole Dont forget ex change newsletters other clubs Remem ber might having fun receive bunch good-looking news letters ARKS News Amarillo TX Radio Kontrol So ciety very neat readable lot good art work came J D Moore club secretary included 46member club roster Another very good-looking informa tive newsletter Mountain View Radio Control Flying Club Don Langer editor Mountain View Dallas area club looks to making great strides lot directions quite honor have made Honorary Member progressive group like Thanks guys mentioning handsome newsletters must salute Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons understandable handsome paper because co-edited Joel Joni Sheldon easier-to-read papers area has benefit some real enthusiastic leaders too KK Gwen McClure Larry Sartor Associate VP Another easy-to-read paper Con denser ARCS Alamo Radio Control Society San Antonio TX editor produces good effort Dick Adams ARCS oldest RC groups District VIII mentioned personality newsletters Harry Tilley edits Flite Line Tyler TX Modelers Club does lower case typed letters Texan resist using capital letters quite triumph admire Harry appreciate too mentioned paper name will upcom ing ballot AMA president! takes clever editor find cartoons jokes inclusion paper relate modeling sort awareness shown editors Jim Jon Polozeck Rich ardson TX RC Clubs Dawn Patrol latest effort cartoon young modeler saying hate disagree Pop stork has too little wingspread carry sixto 10-pound load newsletter Texoma RC Club Sherman TX tickled gag morial said Rest Peace Pitts *Born 1980 constructed Tom Ridge Bo gota TX *Cause deathElevator clevis broke off control horn flying verted about 50 feet high *Survived owner Cris Noles pilot Mike Noles grin can have sympathy other priceless same newsletter great cartoon woman talking model builder husband saying Remember unexplained interference glitch crashed new airplane last weekend Same thing happened new car Mike Noles mentioned above club president received beautiful letter content appearance secretary Shreve port Area Radio Kontrol Society Shreve port-Bossier City LA Gene Self said some members complained about never seeing club mentioned model publications Gene said fault ourswe have never submitted formation should good lesson other clubs Dont count anyone dis cover Toot own horn Gene points out 101-member club active about way club can active effective Pylon Pattern Scale Combat Giant Scale good old fun flys civic PR side put demo flights shows Barksdale AFB LA State University Live demos mall show generated profits went MDA top off Gene Self said have good club proud great mentioning good newsletters try point out what good worthy attention can copy some good stuff smile say Im already doing Don Blackburn Odessa TX Prop Busters RC Club puts out very readable newsletter secret puts news up very short formative paragraphs separates XXXX - - dividers think could take lesson Don Bob Severance edits San Antonio TX Prop Busters Prop-Wash highlight editorial effort calendar marked clubs dates rest year stops some old forgot Anoth er plus Bob newsletter under club emblem says Visitors welcome friendly kick Joe Petz Borger TX Model Airplane Club sent 80 MAC 8th Annual Fun-Fly notice com plete good map saying Come Fly Texas Most Congenial Group hard beat isnt spirit generally find among modelers just great folks dangit Hot Dogger newsletter Central Oklahoma RC Society Norman edited J W Isern salts paper lots photos have impact printed word anytime also puts illustrated meeting notice date place right address part mailing real selling' now will have surely figured out really enjoy newsletters Keep em coming because have enthusiastic audience Ill try pass along much good stuff can please dont 110 Model Aviation frustrate like club does dutiful ly send newsletter ad dress kind can thank sending Come now gang column bit shorter usual month feel Ive said lot recog nizing some unsung heros modeling newsletter editors Bless have some really excellent photos will have wait until next month because must pack go Reston VA dedication new AMA Headquarters museum think Im proud! ****ALL FOR NOW**** tolorado 0 Kansas aska h Dakota C Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aagocsete Vlce-Fedwe Gene corson ox 2832 casper WY 62602 Ed Ccx 8209 LintJest Prairie village KS 88208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford P1 Aurora co 80015 im Mattorn 429 Oogwooo Grafton NO 5821 Jim Aicketta 516s Ctoudas Sioux Falls SO 67103 Preqaesy Cocedinstor DId Gates 2380 5 Holly Fl Oenw co 80220 Phone Dey 303 761-5960 Evening 303 7574082 AMA alive well Eighty-six thousandplus members middle Septemberl Something has going right continued membership growth associations experiencing tough time existing times let alone growing As briefly reflect past year number significant events contributed continued growth Setting substantial achievable goals has certainly significant factors seeing lot positive things happen Briefly 1 Through AMAs continued effort have newly added RC frequencies 2 have through efforts Headquarters staff se cured better insurance coverage 3 Membership services supplies being handled accurately faster both dividual club needs 4 have fulltime staff 35 plus seasonal assistance carry out day-to-day work tasks organization 5 leadership other coun tries look organization trends ask participation significant events 6 AMA through diligent efforts contributions its membership has its own National Center Aeromodeling includes offices staff library meeting rooms work space own pub lication certainly least museum displaying proud heritage evolu tion modeling country country world have such facility new building dedicated September able participate must feel very proud 7 Another successful comprehensive Nats held new convention look well-attended plans already underway next years Nats 8 Executive Council elected officers Headquarters staff have achieved new heights working cooperative ly successfully advancing model avia tions image productivity group has second terms actual achievement goals set over last several years too something AMA member can point pride will soon receiving ballots mail vote AMA President Vice President District IX would urge promptly exercise right responsibil ity support candidates choice volunteer elected officers need know support endeavors behalf Vote immediately return ballots Some good news bad news received re cently AMA member Olie Olson Jr AMA 9829 Olie president Omahawks RC Inc club Omaha NE sued recently regarding noise First good news August 8 1983 judgment entered favor defend ants Omahawks RC Club against plaintiffs counts petition dis missed won suit bad news plaintiff has requested motion new trialwhich may grantedbut appeal may first step taking case States Supreme Court lot discussion regarding fact club refused become AMA charter club thus covered insurancewise attorneys fees just such problems spite fact indi vidual members well officers have AMA members long time rationale shared could get own insurance requiring members belong AMA would damage potential growth individual modelers assisted nations much moral support ap peal help hope Oma hawks RC group would consider becoming AMA chartered club join AMA club family enjoy peace mind know ing national organization could would assist future problems like nature would agree Omahawks presi dent club did good job standing ground defending position Id hope president Olson would agree ordeal could have easier second round could have us behind simple act chartering club Olie Olson obviously responsible leader virtu.t being elected Omahawks Let hope leads group under umbrella AMA com ing year AMA member Jim Van Loo Sergeant Bluff IA shares following memoriam great modeler known District IX modelers Memoriam Bill Benton Friend Modeler anyone meeting him always smile twinkle eye new mod eler patient kind full endless information always tl flying field before usually made flight two cut grass needed would usually last leave just case some might need help either beginner old timer Bill Benton dear friend modeler will missed us Bill Benton died August 23 doing what liked doing put airplane together Omahawk Field died massive heart attack before could fly think wife put best about Bill wont contest fun fly cant look down airplane cant watch fly will always thoughts break ground new airplane many occasions Some times traded before got fly wife Jean three daughters big gleam eye Shelly time arrived scene Sooland Mod elers express deepest sympathy loss. Jim Van Loo As colum being written RC Aerobatic World Championships just three weeks away week October 10 Best luck competitors especially USA team fly best Pen sacola FL arnona fotna e Hawaii da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aesociete Vice-Presidesogs Tom Banker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn cater 2020 Gilt Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Bob Kampmaen 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenia AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box SI Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Chilani Sr Fukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Pruquency Coordlnenor Hal Jackson 828E Sunset Ave Far Oaks CA B5628 Ptone 1916 964803 Just brief report month once didnt have travel out town visit club meeting As matter fact tended two since last report first own club meeting second return visit local Soaring club Peninsula Silent Flyers invited back third time club president Ed Leahy responsible asking back time club has continual battle hang its flying site housing project keeps inching closer working developer trying come up lution would agreeable both sides Stay tuned further developments showed club Jay Gerbers latest epic film Free Flight Adrift Air loved Some old-timers club cut teeth Free Flight As mat ter fact viewers visitor night old-timer also vice-president North American Rock well Eagles club asked attend meeting club bring Free Flight film says theres bunch old-timers will enjoy having memories jogged conclusion meeting club made $50 donation AMA Building Fund thanks AMAs thanks fine club its help AMA display booth busy traveling December 1983 111 around District Im going call home December because Ill need use show Sky-naughts Saddleback Valley putting annual Toys-for-Tots airshow El Toro Marine Lighter-Than-Air Base Im going attend show have past case want attend cost childs toy date December 11 There will noted fliers giving demonstrations sparkplug opera tion Dave Herbert Dave also says will classic Chevrolet car show 5K 10K footrace further entertainment Plan attend Several thousand people year need booth display drop line Ill put schedule would like visit club Write see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI_ DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AuOciaU Vice-PresidsU Al Culver 1607 S non Elm 1 Focatello tD a3201 Simon Dreese Box 58 An t Oroadvresv MT 89018 Gary Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dove Mollens 18869 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick lVjcloline PD BOo 523 Klamath Falls OA 97601 Chick Young 29020 1t Ave. S. Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Aedmond WA 98082 Freqoenoy Coordinator AoOert Balch 15439 SE Heig . Portland OA 97236 Phone 5031 761-8103 get third edition Northwest Model Expo Puyallup will three months away Mark February 4 5 calendar either get plane ready just come enjoy best shows around Remember will District Xl meeting probably oclock try get meeting VP needs input can get pretty much standstill far outdoor competition concerned As men tioned last month couple FF contests going rest activity indoors Check around find out whats going might pleasantly sur prised interesting what challenge Indoor flying Speaking contests want men tioned will have give couple months lead time possible send pictures sure put paper between pictures write back felt-tip pen Unfortunately ink seems leach emulsion print forgot give credit last month photographer Bob Baich supplied nice shots does times Also seems words about Haystack 83 have also left until now goes last several years have mixed weather best annual meeting floatplane fliers year great just little wind Saturday calm glassy water Sunday Plenty sunshine pleasant tem peratures made good contest course few mishaps have other Haystack outings can learn others misfortune though remember attach engines plane somewhere other motor mount thats done inevitable oc curs engine motor mount ripped plane engine stays plane instead going bottom flexible cable should job quite well can also remember stick tip float water landing attempts As Randy Weaver discovered leads interesting 5-point landing touch 5 points splash Just make sure under stood maneuver Randy repeated very next flight lost engine Rumor has Don Anderson looking scuba gear several other minor mishaps water tumbles serious harm Terry McGill spending lot time trying get together whole best Haystacks Did ever have weekends everything did wrong Went Seattle area take some activities three going managed pick exactly wrong order show up three Oh well FAI Challenge nice long talk several con testants CD Kevin Collins lift seemed phenomenal might have bit too much wind overall feeling fine place fly great day mythical Harts Lake Prairie Once find prairie cannot help realize very good FF field like oasis grass sea trees Anyway amazed what can done balsa tissue rub ber make craft really flies As leaving Kevin Collins looking lift A-2 Towline Glider turns out found week later set new AMA record A-2 total time 3459 sec onds Key broke old record four min utes put perspective first flew seven consecutive 3-minute maxes five maxes 1 -mm last last flight would have nine minutes max came down 639 Congrats Kevin great job Later same weekend Puget Sound ROCs held Big Bird Bash Mt Rainer clubs field Over 50 planes showed up around 35 pilots man what has already described very good week end time least 1000 spectators enjoying festivities ably run Mr Big Bird himself Al Alman Contest ants came British Columbia California Idaho Oregon Washington Certain ly provided vast cross-section styles likes among like fly big uns Since essentially un-contest prizes Al found given out draw ings seems fair way distri bute loot since keeps Randy Weaver Dick Hansen having goodies digress success years fly-in Im sure can mark calendar re peat next year Well keep posted have read about supposed problems new frequencies have worried about using fear have tried found work Nats course sources indicate 11 thats right group eleven Sail planes air time different ones going up time Another source said 13 up once thats yenfled Could get trouble course gear far out tune someone else can work receiver trans mitter another frequency about maybe get someone else say send gear peri odic check maintenance Well certainly hope case ounce pre vention could worth ton cure speaking Tom Brightbill Bob Dodgson Tom Nielson Dave Johnson otherwise known King court turns out Tom got Hi Johnson Memorial Trophy home safe sound saw last being squeezed hard feared its structural health did Tom walk off biggie Bob Dodg son took second Unlimited next ques tion going Can again Reno next August course fact what did six trophies besides Toms done among what may largest Sail plane contest ever flown indicates strength NW Sailpianers Dave Mullens AVP CL activity comes word Spanaway contest real success 25 contestants nd signed up six new AMA members contest What fliers encountered well-run enjoyable contest will probability repeated next summer Dave indicates very nice site Con trol Line contest Spanaway very far Puyallup know Dave asked about next years Nats mentioned earlier will Reno Stead Field As understand CL facility just fine However earlier year news letter complaining about facility Westover Having seen area wonder just what complainer wants main circles taxiways flat level Combat fliers flying over grass Im total loss know what supposed wrong site least far know porta-potties didnt overflow Anyway according Bev Wisniewski site Reno OK anyone has specific concerns let know Ill see what can find out Say anyone has pull Santa ask him word processor ordered last year just gotta have machine spells Well have priced gallon correct-type lately AMA Executive Council decided should have some new contest boards So directive esteemed Prez John Grigg am present looking people serve need someone Soaring board someone Racing board someone Heli copter board decide nominate someone board first get permis sion write tell should appoint selection Also need someone sit soon formed FAI Scale Team Selection Committee aspects see troubling upward onward Several months ago put out plea feedback possibility getting some kind communication going between clubs know whats happening way fun-flys other get-togethers can get around enjoy anothers company already have volunteer what need commitment clubs out pass information person will compile about Anyone out togetherness HAPPY FLYING 112 Model Aviation JUNIOBox FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Doug Dahikes Magic Boomerang boomerang model airplane flying machine anyway What have however cleverest least expensive effective attention-getters club could create Doug Dahikes little boomerang Flyer can real ly turn kids parents too mall shows fun flies demonstrations con tests arent going cost club fortune either since made easily obtainable cardboard being light cardboard theyre quite harmless kids get line message too clever part roomerang rry boomerang has four blades clubs mes sage can rubber-stamped Look drawing First name Flyer Second says boomerang yours gift local CL club case compliments OAKS Osh kosh Area Kontroline Squadron Third tells OAKS hold meetings extends invitation Fourth flying instructions last blade m. would guess fourth vane actually says n over flying instructions use looks like much too much way instructions just vane Biggest cost would seem having rubber stamps made up ecially insist fancy out-of-the-usual lettering would suggest simply using typewritersize capital letters no matter onetime cost can easily absorbed club . make your. club will have best public relations de vices going Selection cardboard important made bunch varying thicknesses pays keep away cardboard too flimsy too heavy So get cracking . un call Dougs boomerang Magic because way can scoop youngsters its up convert uple anyway . modelers GOOD STUFF IN THE WIND FOR BEGINNERS Lots times easy become discour aged think no out gives darn about young beginners isnt Really quite number guys would like things kids things vary Some pretty solid ideas others bit too imaginative per haps would like list few Write can use input Doug Dahlke 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 Weve just shown guys inven tiveness Doug has expectations putting Junior-type models production next year Ask him about Ask him copy Modeling Questionnaire will make think Joe Wagner 135 Waugh Ave New Wil mington PA 16142 Joe forming national society Fun Flyers very ambitious undertaking hopes have groundwork completed early 1984 Ask him about Jack Carter 1444 Hickory Way Racine WI 53405 Jacks Seven Steps Indoor have pretty well-defined Some models designs completed Hell glad tell about ideas school participation Ray Roberts 1521 Morningside Drive Burbank CA 91506 Ray already has pro gram installed working school regular part curriculum Hes spreading word write him Ill keep posted keep posted what doing help kids See next month * * Keep flippin propsomethings bound happen TOP VIEW- FLYING INSTRUCTIONS STAMPED ON THIS WING COMPLIMENTS OF ROUND ALL CORNERS OSEKOSH REA K ONTROLINE S QUADRON 024032 IiCARDBOARD I' WHITE GLUEBLADESARE8AX1/ \LJ NOT TO SCALE ItTmz- 1EETINGS FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH AT 1 PM 10 YOUNG IBEGINNERS WELCOME C Ik l 1 jl TL JIJ 1/8 DIHEDRAL UNDER EACH TIP CONSTRUCTION 1 Cut out two pairs wings shown round corners 2 Align glue together dry add dihedral 3 Decorate felt pen desired stamp club info Having built easy 1-2-3 proceed flying instructions FLYING INSTRUCTIONS Lefties reverse thisl 11Resist temptation hold FLYER level floor throwwont work 21Snugly pinch FLYER between thumb knuckle index finger tip blade Tilt upward near vertical85 degrees PORTANTI Launch straight forward elevation angle 10 degrees 30 degrees using SNAP OF THE WRIST MOTION much like cracking whip Will NOT fly otherwisel Wags suggest its snap flyl 41Size circle mostly depends rotor loading ie weight cardboard 3/-4 gram FLYER normal circle isabout4feet 51Most common reasons poor flight lack wrist snap throwing too hard wrong launch angle Sure Ill answer questions FLYER will need self-addressed stamped envelopeI 0 DAHLKE 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 FLYER TYPE 4-WING SPORT BOOMERANG ROTOR DIA 8 WEIGHT 4-6 grams AREA SOLIDARITY 16 sq DESIGNED BY DOUG DAHLKE December 1983 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
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L Public Relations An As important years Academys history comes close good time look some events 1983 some plans 1984 Perhaps biggest public relations mem ory 1983 opening National Center Aeromodeling After almost 50 years life growth Academy means member have its own office building museum library visi tors center giant step forward mile stone remarkable significance can tell no fear contradiction member non-member has visited new building past several months has delighted some cases almost overwhelmed design neatness building collection models memorabilia person company made contribution project owed debt gratitude modelers have yet send contribution tax deduc tible help dump mortgage urge write check today mail 1983 Nats great success ways Perhaps lasting effect having modelers families converge Chicopee MA Westover AFB will overall publicity model aviation model aviators received sport should better known New England now perhaps ever known before Thanks efforts generated interest sport can count good public image remaining minds New Englanders long time Flying site success stories have com ing year Yes know some clubs have lost sites due noise complaints clubs have granted per mission fly public private property November issue Model Aviation story Tn-Cities RC Club Washington State got new field Conservation District property type story being repeated areas such Raleigh NC Aeromasters have just gained flying field former landfill site AMA has lot experience lot materials can assist club starts go after flying fieldjust Update contact us give us chance work services membership buys you should take advantage needed encourage building Scale models AMA introduced new national award year call National Scale Award major trade show aircraft judged Best Scale independent local judges will winner nice trophy being awarded owner plane region al winners will eligible enter Nation al Scale Award Contest National Scale Trophy will presented overall win ner Judging will done non-AMA per sonnel like have good positive public image club going after community sup port almost vital good working re lationship developed prior re quest favored treatment clubs have conducted mall shows major shopping centers result have gained new members received assistance either public private sources flying field problem developed mind pro posed Model Av/at/onSeptember 1983 National Mall Show Day developed 1984 response chartered clubs around country has very encour aging Several clubs already have plans mall show early part 1984 dates al ready fixed calendar no prob lem suggested program clubs can go ahead thing though dates may coincidethat lux ury can have volunteer arrangement Other clubs have very strong endorsement idea have sent clubs package information suggested press release can used Continued page 703 December 1983 99 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Club Patches Emblems Needed Above shown previously donated dis play AMA Museum still amount fraction over 1700 AMA char tered clubs dont see yours photo dont know has received AMA send club can properly represented AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF S S 0 Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek 5O General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith lam JOHNNYCLEMENS AMA-18 Dallas TX am presently serv ing AMA District VIII Vice President am asking vote next AMA President would like know am writing message myself thoughts come deep within qualifications deep well-doc umented AMA history president AMA eight years 1971 through 1978 greatest growth period AMA has ever enjoyed 46 years being AMA member have held AMA office expect SecretaryTreasurer Representing United States rose 1st Vice President FAI-CIAM world aeromodeling Most today cessful AMA programs originally planned president 1971 brought new era AMA Council named New Momentum again time same kind enthusiastic leadership Mo mentum need look forward toward new goals membership 100000 well within reach Weve gotta go after could own control own permanent flying site facility supporting championship events world invitationals yet beginning tap healthy field corpor ate support involvement would pro vide much needed funds positive public relations leadership model aviation can integrate nations educational systems offer todays young people excit ing education expanded goals would legacy better future country maximum membership effective ness need expand encourage fun social side AMA modeling Compe tition flying already well-established generates its own momentum have constant need upgrade flying safety rules better serve us Special Inter est Groups should encouraged guiding us AMA could provide program project guidance chartered clubs schools communities should constantly im proving dignity recognition re minding world aeromodeling truth seedbed aviation space development biggest aims should toward careful conservative spending dues money gain maximum fun value dues avoid threat dues increases 60 years active modeling have given experience phases modeling sportFree Flight Control Line Radio Control years officership have given administrative skills wisdom am older kids AMA years Continued page 104 JOHN C GRIGG Lockport NY incumbent candidate re-election office President AMA Johns past rec ord verifies strong supporter average modeler well highly competitve member credited bringing stability governing body sponsoring three-year term elected officers ap pointed Chairman very successful RC Frequency Committee created needed new contest boards fought very suc cessful East Coast Nats generally im proved benefits average modeler need continued strong leadership During John Griggs administration AMA has grown just over 76000 members well over 86000 John will work toward greater growth promoting youth aspects hobby vastly improved insurance program coverage both individuals chartered clubs acquired additional new frequencies Radio Control flying implemented revolving site concept Nats provide better opportunity members parts country attend participate provided great improvements overall membership services benefits John Grigg active modeler having participated Free Flight years ago Control Line Radio Control events presently active RC Soaring powered flight John Grigg fully supported hobby AMA President wife Joan may have met Nationals trade shows re-elected office John Grigg will work toward establishing viable youth pro gram through local schools 4-H clubs scouts own chartered clubs will work ward further improving efficiency Headquarters operation through better com puter services simplified operating proce dures aimed holding line costs thereby minimizing need future dues adjustment Most importantly will continue responsive member questions concerns knows member ship AMA gives reason exist John Grigg presents sincere honest image required leadership position AMA sincerely ask vote re-elect John Grigg President AMA Vice President-District ED IZZO Holliston MA seeking re election VP District I would like recount accomplishments last two years state areas hope work good District AMA Aggressively represented constituents Council Meetings regard financial ex penditures Academy desires special interest groups Chairman Noise Committee established parameters necessary reduce noise levels have identified proper instrumentation well way toward establishing noise limits Academy hope continue work effort Last least succeeded obtain ing National Championships District first time history Academy Nats held Dis trict hope establish annual modeling symposium conducted clubs of-our District Also working toward establishing Regional Championship District cover ing categories modeling urge vote feel efforts plans coincident beliefs large turnout will tell have backing District members Thank support Vice President-District IV HOWARD CRISPIN JR AMA 568 Charlottesville VA seeks vote Vice President AMA District IV Academy now has fine new building house Headquarters staff records aeromodeling museum does make Academy what Academy people people member ship much effort needs expended conducting affairs national level same time greater need satisfy aims desires growth Academy District local levels important members Dis trict IV elect Vice President dividual familiar District its activi ties needs Howard such person has active national District state local levels competitor Contest Di rector judge officer groups levels Howard has also active Associ ate Vice President during terms present Vice President As AVP other conditions Howard has occasion work Headquar ters staff members Executive Council has attended numerous Council meetings both observer partici pant thoroughly familiar way things supposed operate back ground Howard can represent mem bers District carrying out desires members within National framework Let us work together make District IV active enjoyable scene future model aeronautics CHARLES SPEAR Mocksville NC seeking election first term Vice President representing District IV al ready know Charlie years dedication modeling AMA Continued age 104 100 Model AViation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS National President Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 6316314 KREMER PRIZE normally like avoid writing about fullscale aviation column because ARE model aviation organization IS model aircraft magazine However just could pass up item involves man got start model aviation Dr Paul MacCready will recall him designer aircraft won first Kremer prize completing one-mile closed circuit course man-powered aircraft went design aircraft crossed English Channel using man-power designed solar-powered aircraft rose new heights accomplishments Now new Kremer prize20000 pounds sterling first person com plete one-mile closed circuit course 3 minutes less aircraft powered on-board electrics competitors prize allowed 10 minutes energy storage Yep Dr MacCready did again time using two electric motors series power third act onboard generator Unique inventive usu al picture below depicts latest air craft successful September flight about 21/2 minutes MORE ELECTRIC spent very enjoyable period KRC group Hatfield PA past August Electric-powered fly-in see Electrics impressed become meet no formal competition drew entrants over northeast US Florida Canada Electric stay Models meet-ranged floater type Sailplanes over highly maneuverable little 05-powered jobs Most impressive little WASP designed Jim Zaremsky did very snappy inside outside square loops tight axial rolls anything else might expect aileronlelevator equipped ship have tried Electrics yet owe yourself go watch some newer equipment fly better yet give try yourself 4-H Two years ago contacted jack Seidler AMA member New Jersey associated 4-H organization process establishing flying field 4-H group unfortunately very close hospital advice insist models equipped adequate mufflers first should talk hospital management alert intent possibility noise problem did went far limit engines 45 displacement positive approach involved local government officials make aware needs modelers During recent 4H Fair invit ed mayor nearby city Leonia NJ officiate judge static display As Jack writes Art Jones mayor accepted apparently did enjoy himself also ac quired knowledge hobby its posi tive effect providing no cost govern ment recreational activities especially made available youth further states feel some far-sighted modelers should feel developing friend ship governing officials important maintain acquire new flying sites picture below shows Mayor Jones judging models right Unfortunately other gentleman models picture identified FAI CHAIRMEN Recent communications several mod elers indicate suitably publi cize names FAI team selection committee chairmen various AMA con test board members chairmen listed monthly near contest calendar FAI remedy situation least some extent am listing present chairmen Outdoor FF FlA FiB FiC Dr Wayne Drake 3290 SE Pelton Troutdale OR 97060 Indoor FF FiD Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 CL Combat F2D Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Heights MI 48077 RC Aerobatics F3A Dave Brown 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 RC Soaring Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Electroflite F3E Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 have four others soon formed CL Team Race Speed combined Scale Helicopter Pylon PAMPA handles selec tion CL Aerobatics extremely well remov ing need separate committee Begins look TSCs getting numerous require separate coordinator much same have AMA contest rules boards SILLY QUESTION What AMA Vice President District V travels way Birmingham AL Nashville TN FAI Combat Team Selection meet gets fine group people pose picture after snapping shutter finds out has no film instant print camera Hmmmm YOUTH IDEA recently received membership appli cation 14-year-old boy did send Open members wishes remain anonymous sent him suggested mention concept informal youth program rather just mention AM SHOUTING great ideaanyone else out care further idea Support youngster hobby could provide just impetus youngster needs become life-long mem ber avid modeler FAI COMBAT thrill kill challenge hunt fully combine event resulting enjoyable events modeler spectator mid-Sep tember pleasure attending team selection meet Nashville TN watching group go about slow steady path selecting team World Champs next year Now course president sup posed all-knowing all-seeing able tell just looking person whether person has chance make team right Well look Ron Colombo righthand flier cast right wrist knowabsolutelyhe can make team flying left handed Wrong did make team finished top heap what can oil-field worker like George Cleveland know about flying Combat Yep Second seat team ever heard Howard Rush Only everyone flies FAI Combat soon world cause has third seat team WILL well-represented World Champs next year three team Tom Fluker reigning World Champ back defend title Thirty-seven combatants started meet three survived believe three entrants could well represent us Colombo Cleveland Rush will Interesting com ment Tom Fluker World Champlm competing trials because guys too good beat jok ing Tom arent December 1983 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Today September 24th AMA hav ing ribbon-cutting Open House body invitedincluding Want go OK its arranged Come Im go ing escort through whole shmear caboose Look pictures pay tention See picture above AMAs new building See brick walls See tree planted See lady Isnt cute Come closer Meet Kathy Suprata Linda Brown taking time out registering everybody smile Lets go inside Dont scared ladies inside receptionists Meet Kathy Ladow Peeev Merritt girls look pretty happy Because working Academy Model Aeronautics thats Look behind Kathy Peggy See plaques Walls everywhere plaques everywhere built walls unselfish contributions covered honor heroes Donors workers living legends Come Look kids See cavernous interior See hundreds priceless model airplanes hanging everywhere Big ones little ones green ones blue ones heavy ones light ones Some look like made real experts flawless construction Some look like garbage make know hot maybe fly OK crosssection everything Everywhere look little model airplanes ceiling air floor Important people crowding corridor name would name name would require pages 180-page mag would allow heaven modeling memora belia cut past present future model airplanes made possible donations dues money tribute AMA bute YOU breathless scene Reston Virginia right across Potomac River Washington DC used pay high rent Youve seen everything Dont worry about AMA Open House anymore Youve thing importance See happy couple above Meet Velma Teubner Johnny Clemens Johnny run ning AMA President too little buddy Texas Johnny also served president distinction eight years election no bad guys Only two good guys No matter wins cant lose Well get good presi dent See next month. NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 102 Model Aviation happy husband wife team John Joan Grigg standing front new AMA building can see uncut ribbon behind official building opening has yet begun John running AMA President another term has served dis tinction three years Academy Model Aeronautics has volunteer workers sacrifice time efforts work slave years years pay provide organization oversee protect model airplane activities John Grigg Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand. weekend September 24-25 1983 now part AMAs history share Grand Opening ceremonies National Center Aero modeling truly grand affair elegant touch class typical modeling events new AMA building beautiful new furniture decorations potted plants new grass hard grow during torrid summer freshly-mowed newly-planted trees shrubs weather too ideal warm hot sunshine mix blue sky clouds mostly gathering beauti ful people made weekend re member people included Frank Zaic California Walt Good Florida Gordon Light Maine Wally Simmers Illinois C C Johnson Texas Ben Shereshaw New Jersey Frank Garcher Indiana Bob Champine Virginia Maynard Hill Maryland Laird Jackson Pennsylvania Al Novotnik Con necticut others because AMA Executive Council ad ditional states also represented About 200 present ribbon cutting took place 4 pm Saturday following some emotional words several speakers Everybody knew history being made after 47 years since establishment AMA 1936 AMA now permanent home roots fu ture obviously major milestone Academy Model Aeronautics sets stage another big celebration come 1986 AMA will celebrate its 50th anniversary Meanwhile grand opening introduces some new problems attractiveness new building its museum contents means can expect visitors geared yet hope 1984 assuming new budget will pro vide keeping museum open week ends also some extra staffing during week visitors can accommodat ed interruption basic AMA Headquarters operation Its new challenge hope meet adequately facility belongs entire mem bership can seen enjoyed whenever have opportunity visit Great Nats. 1983 National Model Airplane Cham pionships uniqueit paid itself pre liminary financial report years big event shows actually went slightly black first time years Some study Nats history indicates have about thousand entries Nats needs no subsidy event worlds biggest model meet year ibs location first time ever New England drew close thousand competitors helpers officials spectators 1983 Nats real morale booster plan operate annual event have endured lot criticism other Nats successful due site condifions under control have continued job whenever wherever have told Already hard work 84 Nats planning meeting held Reno NV event will held next year dates August 5 12 technical arrangements well underway necessary ingredient success people basis planning year earlier announcement dates lo cation vacation plans attendance may made now distance home will problem anyone has ever Natsanywherecan verify Nats al ways worth trip Again its matter people No matter Nats its people meet get know make hardship travel site condition cost worthwhile Reno great place familyits trip worth taking RC World Champs. As issue went press 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics about begin Pensacola FL Thirty countries registered October 10-15 contest though China withdrew due South Africas participation tremendously talent ed group fliers poised big event best world set perform before judges ten different countries wellknown names including Hanno Prettner Austria Wolf gang Matt Lichtenstein Dave Brown USA Ivan Kristensen Canada winner 83 Nats Any could win top four previous championships ner vousness about young flier Germany Lossen shown up first time last championships Acapulco Mexico 1981 almost won Next months Model viation will tell came out Renewal/Ballot Time. time see over 85000 membership renewal forms including elec tion ballots Open age class members should mail Look yours mail back soonby November25 elec tion deadline no later December 15 avoid missing insurance coverage 1984 issues Model v/at/on magazine PR UpdateCont pg 99 Mall Show Committee As stands right now will plan event take place February/March time slot office will make national press releases alert TV networks wire services other national contacts Academy getting better recognition days example 1983 Nats mentioned both Today Show Good Morning America show repre sentative White House present Grand Opening National Center Aeromodeling Another program slowly getting off ground Adopt-A-School suggestion outlined August 1983 Model Aviation recent months announcements variety national organizations have said school-age youngsters America need improve skills English mathe matics science What better way learn better habits three dis ciplines through model aviation medium What better way chartered club improve its own community image help local youngsters What better vestment future help develop skills young people after will running country some day about club officers Please re read August Model v/at/on page 101 have serious discussion pros cons proposal next club execu tive meeting Let hear please 87000-member mark reached first time AMA history September 1983 have never before such op portunity promote great sport model aviation out have ideas can use want hear clubs develop programs would like share other 1700 chartered clubs let us have details will pass along strength Academy membership Pulling gether can accomplish wonders Public recognition positive public image will help aeromodelers retain rights fly models choice across nation Lets work together preserve privileges Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Director National Association Rocketry President Pat Miller left presents Associa tions Aeromodeling Award Jonathan Santoa high school student Bowie MD Jonathans study wing tip vortices presented 1983 International Science Engineering Fair Albuquerque NM NAR Aeromodeling Award cosponsored Estes Industries Inc Penrose CO Academy Model Aeronautics particularly fitting years winner used model airplanes research December 1983 103 Charlie Spear Cont pg 100 Charlie started modeling twin-pushers way back 1931 During lifetime has tried types modeling has member AMA years interrupted four years service Air Force during WW II long-standing Contest Director prior formation AMA has held office president several modeling clubs Most notable famed Flying Sparks pioneer club very early days Radio Control past president Radio Control League North Carolina Currently Vice Pres ident National Soaring Society Associate Vice President AMAs District IV adds up over 50 years service modeling though retired pursuing sec ond career Charlie has time ability travel conscientious representative AMA members District IV Charlie plans cover geographical areas District IV through appointed AVPs personally wherever whenever possible also plans use column MA fairly discretion Charlie would honored first North Carolinian voice District IV AMA Executive Council sin cerely wants represent District IV Vice President would appreciate mem bers vote marking ballot beside name Vice President-District V BILL MATHEWS Birmingham AL AMA 119 incumbent time attend meeting Executive Council come away new appreciation vol unteers paid staff make AMA work also come away new enthusi asm what future holds modelers AMA period growth progress Although am unopposed ballot would greatly appreciate having vote vote confidence check voting record will show have abstained voting issues brought before Executive Council vote have tried make vote count betterment District V AMA includes considera tion what vote means individual club cant please everyone vote try have solid rea son vote am elected look forward working Junior program perpetual puzzler better Nats improved national convention better programs sport flier better communication members telephone number listed top column educational programs welcome ideas matters well others Please take few minutes time complete ballot year mail Lets show other districts District V means business Vote Vice President-District IX WILLIAM BIEDA Omaha NE want District IX Vice President because believe can make positive contribution AMA creating system checks bal ances could help enhancing fiscal accountability AMA toward its mem bers result streamlining its financial operations should result better services membership have modeling 32 years am avid sport flier RC CL Combat door Glider am member Orbiting Eagles Omaha have offices presi dent treasurer am District IX Contest Coordinator CD District IX FAI Combat Team Selection Committee member Because belief betterment air modeling important apply 23 years business experience 10 years non-profit organizational insurance ex perience advancement AMA making AMA financially account able its members Now AMA has gone 80s over $3 million assets feel District IX representative should someone can contribute controlled fiscal growth AMA set up system continuity responsibility Vote believe have sound ideas can brought reality TRAVIS McGINNIS incumbenr Arvada CO Active involved AMA members have past elected District IX Vice Pres ident believe have elected because commitment serve District AMA affairs consistent efforts pro mote modeling positive way available During years spent RC Coordinator Contest Director Associate VP District IX Vice President have spent countless hours involvement individuals clubs AMAs Executive Council Whenever two people talking modeling enjoy being involved involvement believe modelings future exists active listening representation ordinary modelers ideas suggestions betterment has will continue function serving District IX Vice President AMA has just enjoyed term growth productive positive ways additional services new RC frequencies national center museum offices has distinct pleasure have Executive Coun cil during time During past two terms Council work have acquired thorough knowledge its internal operations policies AMA staff can effectively work membership would hope continue apply knowledge continue unfin ished committee work now progress Give support election will can fairly represent phases model aviation District IX Johnny Clemens t pg 100 have intensified enthusiasm belief AMA aeromodeling have chosen wonderful hobby sport involving wonderful people Now choose progressive leadership will lead us pride new goals vote Johnny Clemens next AMA president will deeply appreciated will consider sacred trust SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT tnnnectcut e achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aaaocuate vice-Presidents Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Oenn5 Fclsom AFO 1 Gardiner ME 04346 Don Krafft o eon 1828 73 Heritage Ln. Ouoburv MA 02332 Al NOvotnik 4 eeverlv P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Ceardineton George Wilson 318 Fisner St. Waloole MA 02181 am very pleased announcethe appoint ment Chris Balling new AssociateVP state Rhode Island Chris has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm hobby feel has excellent com munication skills well-known Rhode Island area look forward working Chris representing modelers Rhode Island well District contest flying season rapidly com ing conclusion District I would like talk about couple contests pleasure attending informed interest 4-cycle engines New England Sport Scale Association held Four-Stroke Contest has lot interest activity utilization 4stroke engines specifically low noise level engines used flying sites have problems noise contest held Berwick ME June 11th 1 2th 12 contestants attendance Pic tured below winners air craft would also like comment has number new 4-stroke engines being produced engine manufacturers available now 12 cu engines two different manufacturers petition signed request made AMA make emer gency rule change would allow up 12 cu engines Pattern category present time allowable FAI class Pattern therefore should allow AMA classification turn would foster designs aircraft using lower noise level engines 104 Model Aviation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS cent First place winner Charles T Nelson Berlin MA VKS-7-4- Waco scale 2 chnopower-7 engine attended contest sponsored Rhode Island RC Modelers held old Charlestown Naval Air Station beau tiful site abandoned runway has designated RC flying site tempt get members interested Pattern flying contest set up specific number maneuvers given modeler guessed own score judged performance winner selected guessed score closest given score An advantage type contest anyone can compete competing against themselves regardless skill level find excellent way introduce modelers competition flying called George McGinnis Contest Director Speed events Nats George told new type Control Line contest putting October 30th Legion Field Robinson Street Hanson MA meet called Triatha Ion three-event contest flown same airplane first event noise test airplane must pass minimum noise level noise levels below limit bonus points will awarded airplane will undergo static judging evaluation will have fly demonstrate aerobatics scale operation George says tests precision flying judgment aeromodeler under predeter mined set circumstances first type event Control Line enthusiasts District can obtain details calling George McGinnis 617 293-2804 will hand noise testing number judges has selected Radio Control model ers background Aerobatics Scale judging time appears District Presidents Meeting will held latter part November meeting expect discuss future District activities Please make effort vote upcoming AMA election New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 225-8318 Associate vice-presnts Per Sianceini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Cosselo 27 Keerney St Oover NJ 07801 Frank Oreoch 9 VYillow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray iuschkus 7 Cvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sasrer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenie NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Proehich Yarm Rd. Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts travel around District closer come firm conviction expressed col umn last issue Northeastern Regional Meet Westover AFB 1984 thereafter must have another Nats proposed AMA rota tional policy shall again come cycle find great outburst enthusiasm among fel low District II modelers time propose such move am certain can mus ter same degree support able realize 83 Nats good chance may able have World Control Line Cham pionships Westover next year building upon prestigious event could come up very impressive model aircraft affair highly comprehensive nature Regardless FAI development however believe should move ahead idea telephone conversation today District VP Ed Izzo pleased learn agreeable prospect joint venture combining Districts II effort What thoughts about Please let know After some 5500 out Obviously call letter would feasible 5500 calls letters voul telephone number appears head column convenience Traveling around particularly weekends please leave word call again should away phone Real Plane Syndrome am considered rather easy-going type except required special circumstances meet other qualifications ie hang tough counts say EC meeting nothing roils defined Websters masterpiece riles hear someone refer man- woman carrying aircraft got out rear airplane hear model aircraft contests meets rallies mall shows whatever club voice spews rhetoric over bull horn gain set beyond reasonably placarded feedback limits models bit real person-carrying alert again flying machines Let us understand proclaim great distinction between full-scale model aircraft between real model aircraft So repeat after no such distinction real airplane against model airplane ALL real whether large small So National Center Aeromodeling hope see possible formal opening dedication ceremonies new AMA world headquarters Reston VA weekend September 24 25 big event has publicized months should within comfortable driving distance areas District II wish thank everyone organizations participated financially otherwise development worthy monu mental project thus far will continue same fine spirit help satis fy mortgage financial contribu tions Far Wide have made two trips Western New York within last few weeks being STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietySpangled Scale Rally Olean NY July 9 As always huge affair scores great model airplanes match Two gentlemen high places responsibility success pop ular annual rallies got way close up lens alphabetical der avoid charges favoritism Bob Brown Rally Director club shudders word contest Mr STARS himself genial George Privateer will note came unfortunate victim narrowlens camera other Western New York trip took August 13th Second Annual RC Scale Rally Flying Knights December 1983 105 Second place winner Kim Harris Boxford MA Aeronica Champ 7AC scale 05 FS-75 engine Officers Rhode Island RC Modelers L R Richard Dupre VP & Treasurer Bill Thompson PresidentCD Guess Own Score contest Hamburg NY kind invitation club through President Gil Lange Randy Bittenger Gil shown presenting siz able check AMA President John Grigg greatly appreciated contribution Knights AMA Building Fund friendly ultralights landed rally mingled models parked left following picture could spend Saturday August 13 two-day Hamburg event because committed far advance attend Mammoth Scale Rally Somers NY RC Club Sunday August 14 did will note scores scores wonderful models Shown flight line countless spectators safely watching secure vantage point show lunch hour break during spectators allowed leave barricades inspect models nice feature annual rally same scene Associate VP Toms River NJ Hank Likes surrounded Spirit St Louis P-Si inter esting vintage job must split now being out both time space way judge RC Pattern today P RCS Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society 8th Annual Romano Garabello Meet flown Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY Before departing however leave picture action enthu siasm caught Nats Pattern site ie AMA super-cinematographer dedicated modeler jay Gerber getting lensfull upcoming addition AMA film and/or videotape library Ohio sylvnia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brawn District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 AaeoCete VIc-Prudmite Joe Siben 38980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francs Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15883 Frequmicy Cooccbnator Jam Beajoen 5552 Poarun Ct. Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 4513 542-4406 As report being written prepara tiorw$ upcoming AMA HQs Grand Opening being finalized event sure go down AMAs history finally reality Grand Opening realization dream AMA members years Initially thoughts AMA owning its own headquarters thought pipe dreams few people didnt know much about financial situation AMA president Johnny Clemens first started talking about quite few dis believers thought either another bad Texas jokes rantings slight ly deranged man Well Johnny being Johnny managed get people thinking about talking about anyway Johnny turned pipe dreams real dreams optimis tic approach AMAs management during Earl Witts term president dreams turned possibility Chuck Foreman presented proposal buy property place called Reston VA first presented Council think Council little shocked costs discussed Boy seemed like lot money failure proposals earlier Ohio Kansas us feeling back pipe dreaming stage yet feeling optimism airit wasnt going get cheaper waited After John Worth Gisele Jackson Vince Mankowski Chuck worked out finan cial plan Council voted go remember walking out meeting think ing Boy hope havent bitten hog butt spent virtually surplus funds $300000 purchase piece property break ground within two years banking fund raising campaign enable us meet commitment reality us having own headquarters building still struck home During next two years John Grigg AMAs president Vince developed fund raising programs very suc cessful Frank Garcher got hobby industry behind project John Hunton volun teered services architect building dream becoming real day Last year just within two-year limit broke ground building costing ap proximately $1 million dream became reality support AMA member ship industry clubs pro ject has fantastic Grand Opening culminates years dreaming sweating dis cussing working project marks turning point AMA giving us focal point pride organization its far-sighted leadership During Grand Opening expect few tears will shed tears joy pride accomplishment expect chief tear leader will Johnny Clemens dream critically ill Dallas hospital has come reality John Grigg has favorite say ing talking proud ideal place use Now keep working fund raising efforts maybe can pay off quickly seeI too can dream cant About time receive Ill District Ill banquet seminar sponsored Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Weirton WV near Pittsburgh hope will attend share views modeling seminar banquet Holiday Inn Saturday evening October 29 flying session begins 10 am Sunday Oc tober 30 Hillman Flying Field 15 minutes east hotel PA Bring airplane join us information contact Mark Waterman 304 7231 234 Jerry Fink 412 561-8944 evenings 412 433-6783 days contest season District III will over read mad scramble next years dates will have received number calls lately regard ing contest dates conflicts cases caller CD meet complain ing So Sos Soaring meet sanc 106 Model Aviation GEAR UP AND LOCKED! tioned same weekend Scale meet some such mixture events want revoke sanction cases guy thinks contest coordinator has messed up expects straighten him out aint guys assure contest coordinators know rules abide becoming apparent CDs dont know contest sanc tioning guidelines Two contests con sidered conflict unless offer same events closer distance specified contest class ie AA AAA club sanctions Pattern meet particular date another club applies sanction Fun Fly other side town same date would considered conflicting rules Whether two meets would fact con flict purely matter local situation some areas would disaster both meets other areas neither would know other existed con test coordinator cannot expected deter such conflicts must worked out local level between clubs up clubs involved get together determine conflict exists compro mise alternate dates available little local effort will reap big rewards sanctioning contests Speaking contests Control Line Free Flight categories have traditionally fered separate Junior and/or Senior age cate gory events whereas RC events commonly divided skill level categories As result separate Junior and/or Senior events entry fee usually cheaper kids CL FF RC kids pay same entry fee adults usually $10-$1 5 Perhaps reducing entry fees say $3 Juniors $5 Seniors would encourage participation kids might particularly encourage Open member bring along kid give try Right now entry fees father son RC meet runs $20-$30 No wonder dont have Juniors flying RC contests next month Ive got AMA Grand Opening 4-cycle rally Hamil ton World Championships Pensacola seminar Pittsburgh wonder what Ill spare time Delaware C District Columbia land S North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicoville VA 23111 think AMA missed best bar gains year showing up weekend activities Frying Pan Park Just leaders nifty blue blazer would have shown flag model avia tion As Luther Hux NVRC club members Control Line clubbers RC Helicopter folks helped put model aviation frcnt lot Northern Virginia youngsters much support Academy too unfair AMA did nate number Delta Darts sup plemented 80 purchased NVRC believe support cause begins grass roots observing youngsters building flying Darts talk ing us static displays watching enthralled Control Line models RC Heli copters Virginia Air Show Squadron RC flying made realize important expose youngsters model aircraft stead street corners alcohol drugs have wondered some time DCRC has left out report made District Vice President despite fact DCRC largest clubs country quite evident face fact Bealeton VA Scale meet take place September 17 18 no mention largest Scale meet District IV have told reason getting coverage column because Mr Foreman found him self error concerning frequency alloca tions advised meeting tended meeting place cannot believe professional would allow such petti ness guide him coverage club acti vities District indeed rea son DCRC would appreciate hear ing District Vice President As can see after reading ex cerpts everybody happy Dis trict Vice President course works both ways Sometimes District Vice Presi dent unhappy some AMA mem bers problems very difficult print everything club District IV doing month column some clubs expect Vice President supposed psychic always knowing what going club District What members clubs complain dont seem realize doesnt help com plain other members local basis What really should write AVP VP let him know what unhappy about course does take time sit down write letter place phone call upset maybe time would well spent receive over 100 newsletters month read does include correspondence AMA Headquarters letters personally receive As can see would impossible print information schedules activities column month Maybe AMA has contest event schedule Amojete Vic-Peeidentu Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Model v/ar/on month Bob Champine 205 Tipton Sd Newport News VA 23606 What have tried past Howard Criupir 611 Beechwood Charlottooville VA 22901 V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 you have something wish printed Sconty Mover 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 column send ask use John Preeton 7012 Blvira Court Pails Church VA 22042my next column Please dont everybody get Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvlle NC 27028 carried away send articles next Frquency Cocedinetor Poul Yacobucci 8408 WinthropOr Payetteville NC 28301 months column have three col Phone Coening 19191488-5988umns write new VP will take over next Vice President favor upset about something call him want him appear club function ask month thought would some thing different column Below some excerpts newsletters District IV him want something emphasized monthly column send information him Keep mind will visiting other club functions contests District may always available last minute notice visit club After volunteer job pay very low does have make living once District Vice President does job right will spend average 25 30 hours week AMA-related business So please patient him keep him formed think can better job dont hesitate jump join fun prepared give up hobby know wont have time build fly anymore WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Eastern Soaring Lines Newsletter Cum berland Soar Fun ual Soar Fun held near Cumberland MD planning stages will held November 5 6 1983 weekend casual fun flying takes place mountains out side Cumberland flying may either slope thermal depending weather dinner nearby restaurant Saturday night helps provide some additional social activity wish attend information contact Don Clark 4204 Brookfield Drive Kensington MD 20895 Dons telephone number 301 564-0307 Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Sig Award Well spite apparent efforts keep younger generation dumb about RC aircraft must uswe cant seem keep field discover girls looks like us going get education Len Rozamus Jr has done again Last year Len received $1000 scholar ship AMA year has received $500 Sig award four nationwide receive Congratulations Len father has rumored smart guy guess hes right b60 Alabama a Florida C Grorgia issippi C Puarts Rico South Catolita nosne V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2551 078-5550 Asooniute Vice-Prenidents Greg Doe Ru 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiroy Reach CL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 PuierdO PR 00644 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimur FL 32579 Harry Sheram PD Boo 876 Onnonia AL 36121 Tom Thucker 1401 N 1-lairston Rd 1lo 38 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 6975 Waverly Dr Jackson MS 39206 Frequency Coordinator 3urns Fields 1096 Ornurio St Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 904 388-8662 Sunday August 21 marked beginning new era West Alabama Aero modelers day Ward McFarland came first club member fly model airDecember 1983 107 plane floats water Ward Tommy Storey Lee Marcum checked out 05 40-powered Little Dumbo Gee Bee floats after takeoff run about 100 feet lifted off frequency coordinator program seems working nicely District V Burnis Fields frequency coordinator has received several cards around District Two Huntsville AL reporting interfer ence 721 60 encounter radio inter ference please send RC Interference Re port Card Burnis new address PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Bob Peiser member Tampa RC Aircraft Oub took trip Hatfield PA participate contest limited electricpowered model airplanes Bob won first place Most Acrobatic Aircraft Electric power attracting interest day new motors batteries giant improvements over available iust few months ago West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL like clubs have members age ranges pictures below can easily tell relies youth skill re lies old age deception Ted Ackley age secret knows 811 tricks book Thets four-cycle engine about start Terry Kondasof Broward County RC Association South FL found threefourths pit area under water recently simply pulled out RC air boat Appar ently Terry made mistakehe handed transmitter Richard Page managed get air boat tall grass could seen smoke muf fler Fortunately Richard used flying blind driving air boat blind no real problem finally got air boat emerge tall grass promptly gave control back Terry Virgil Parsley Atlanta Drone Soci ety unfortunate experience new Laser 200 Aileron flutter developed dur ing flight resulting loss both ailer ons sound impact ground surprisingly light damage plane thoroughly inspected before flight Link ages solid tight used servo aileron five heavy-duty steelpinned hinges surface After crash hinges still firmly glued wings ailerons steel pin torn through hinge material Some days cant win Dick McLean editor Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron Florida asked someone count noses dinner meeting report came back average face forgot faces Dont forget have good time month Illinois ana S Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 1314 487-1967 AsousciaO Vice-Poadnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kerr 1808 12th Sn. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Koinhshiro Way LOxington KY 40603 Raymond Movers P0 Box 243 Smitheille MO 64089 Holes Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme Unixersity City MO 63122 William 0 Sniavlny P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazol Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Iarna IL 61378 Frequency Cocodinato James Check 564 Grentchesxer St Lexington KY 40505 did go School has started sum mer has entered waning moments midwest season starts wind down District VI has some interesting events 1983 selected two teams FAI Pattern Rough River Scale Louisville Thank heaven Kentucky parks good number mall shows open houses model fields some interesting non-rule book events other fun fly type Earlier summer unusual de manding Great Race Sailplanes held near Chicago Twenty-plus teams challenged Mother Nature another complete demanding course Its rule book certainly outstanding wellthought-out event Another event just completed its fifth year Warbirds contest developed sponsored Spirits St Louis RC Club contest Scale WW Il-type models scale static judged raced pylon course heats Its exciting prospect combining static scores points placing heats has refined slowly over years reason am mentioning event due determination club has over years have patient knowing events especially nonrule book events take some time develop advertising world will re place words competitors year patience began paying off number contestants grew 21 one-day event few pictures spit out trusty instant Number 1 illustrates important ingredients competitors life Understanding wives family enjoying afternoon together creating fraternity whoops sorority important Joe Lunt events originators shows off trophy carrying name plates past four years winners Three wins individual trophy keeps years winner Mark Been Wayne Nenninger Ralph Doyle running second third Mark Been left Rich Taylor perform delicate act surgery winning model 108 Model Aviation Thad Brannon age 13 built H-Ray preparing flight Shelby Hagberg last years winner two twins showed up event year really great see P-38 zipping along 25 feet off ground around course Perhaps club have idea can little hard work generate interesting exciting activity has over last five years After Stall Turn. received nice letter Bob Suhr Peoria RC Modelers information about RC Ground School work Peoria Park District have devel oped comprehensive school program eight weeks filled films video tapes demos club experts pieces valuable information quite unique feature occurs during third session extra optional session will sche duled workshop local modeler During session students will mass-produce kits recommended trainer model using facilities shop modeler can begin construction model can get one-on-one assistance during rest class impressed logical pro gression incorporated sessions ob vious considerable thought refine ment has occured over its first three years operation Bob Suhr ateacherby profession has structured classes accommo date absolute beginner well re turning I-haven t-modeled-for-years indi vidual Bob has agreed provide copy outline would give group ex cellent leg-up starting program would strongly urge club write Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Bartonville IL 61607 Either CL FF could easily adapt program discipline opportunity little PR fly ing Department Army Depot Granite City IL Dave Cosby southern Missouri Helicopter couple models helped further dispel toy syndrome wasnt very large crowd picnic little bit exposure helps following weekend brought annual Greater St Louis Modeling Association Airshow three-hour demo bit little dif ferent airshows use just guys have show team show-oriented participants gives spec tators good idea modeling gives Sunday flier chance strut stuff addition proceeds donations given Missouri Park Board fund pro vides scholarships persons going park administration recreation work knows5 person park department area contact new field may have helped money GSLMA airshow Newsletters warning comes Palos Crash Chronicle regard money sent up-front piece equipment have company fade scene before equipment gets Editor j Cernava recommends COD process safest must buy mail Certainly probably should consider local hobby shop Mr Cernava suggests Indy RC South Flight Lines tells club Brotherhood Award given club member exhibits selfless attitude assisting club its members guests award established memory Don Rike former member passed away last year St Louis Aero Pilots Touch-NGo item safety column Ron Moritz Whenever sense anything might wrong want model groundlike NOW No hesitation no Hm wonder what no lets check out little further Land NOWI whole lot safer check out potential problem ground air very good point Ron us fail heed time time Saints NewsYou know modelers wife home smells funny youve quit making excuses absolutely unplug anything make determined effort beat him club newsletter mail comes closethe first new RC Con test Board appointments has made Bob Belluomini Crestview KY has agreed accept position Helicopter Board Welcome decision end rules pro cess Bob Lets hope membership District VI keeps posted feel ings concerning future rules proposals Enuf Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Asniotant vice-Prenidmnt Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapido IA 52402 Auocaate vics-Pvfadnto Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridga Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Boyd eowdish 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427 Rutsel Kneteger 2625 C Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee W 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tanglnwood Tr St ,oseph Mt 49085 Al Scidmore 013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frqumncy Cooedinator Pete Water 117 Cant Main Upper Level Northyille Mt 48167 Phona Day 13131 348-0085 evening 13131 437-4244 last column prepared AVP Ron Sears talked him phone after got back Team Finals think talking happiest man world have note Bill Warner Cloudbusters Detroit area will host 1984 Flying Aces Nats conjunction Michigan Exchange Clubs no dates given yet picture Cloudbusters Paul Smith combative flier shows group guy right foreground sometimes doubles Balsa Bug jack Moses half Jeff Noecker President Northeast Michi gan Radio Modelers Society sends shots Mall Show last April AMA dis play action Stop Danger sign used keep cars others off inactive runway use Wurtsmith AFB About second picture says what like think mainstay world stay ing red candy airplanes make up sell shows made roll Smarties fuselage stick gum wings Life Savers wheels bit novelty sell like hotcakes Alpena RC club partici pated show guests openers have set matters straight The guys Milwaukee once told summary District VII winners theres nothing rocks Indians upthere December 1983 109 pictures Sunday flier Stan Zdon Three pictures felt marker notes back showed through Heres Stans daughter Tonya QB15 Waco Spitfire picture MARCs Spring Mall Show illustrates excellent photography dis play augment aircraft Photo Bob Mitchell call body inputs new Con test Boards went well enough Ive got good well-recommended people everything Helicopter Gotta get old tele phone maybe Rich wants job Just got back dedication AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA Heartwarming experience first held some misgivings about quality Russ Barrera collection whole truck-load seeing material parts pieces cluded set straight Fascinating lam proud very high count plaques Dis trict VII wall devoted Charter Mem ber Donors building fund $500 Somehow PMAC has two anywhere near area sure stop Make sure check hours Generally speaking center open during normal business hours unless some thing special going Dont expect drop Sunday afternoon unannounced Thanks pictures guys Now dont have resort filling space jokes although Johnny Clemens offered give some used jokes does have other kind Arkansas sana exico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob FrIedi 5512 Sounhwood Untie Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Willam Harley III 927 commerce Pleasannon TX 7806 Al Rabe 1904 Volley Oak c lining TX 75061 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr. Barnlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinanor Tom Blakeney 2300 Mey Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 AMA jewelry great amount sparkling part model aeronautics way AMAers can found news letters proud what we certainly would write other share Please think over because really pretty powerful thought very important future AMA District VIII now producing some best newsletters whole US personalities newsletters direct re flections editors what feel will help clubs club members what helps individual club must help aeromodeling whole Dont forget ex change newsletters other clubs Remem ber might having fun receive bunch good-looking news letters ARKS News Amarillo TX Radio Kontrol So ciety very neat readable lot good art work came J D Moore club secretary included 46member club roster Another very good-looking informa tive newsletter Mountain View Radio Control Flying Club Don Langer editor Mountain View Dallas area club looks to making great strides lot directions quite honor have made Honorary Member progressive group like Thanks guys mentioning handsome newsletters must salute Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons understandable handsome paper because co-edited Joel Joni Sheldon easier-to-read papers area has benefit some real enthusiastic leaders too KK Gwen McClure Larry Sartor Associate VP Another easy-to-read paper Con denser ARCS Alamo Radio Control Society San Antonio TX editor produces good effort Dick Adams ARCS oldest RC groups District VIII mentioned personality newsletters Harry Tilley edits Flite Line Tyler TX Modelers Club does lower case typed letters Texan resist using capital letters quite triumph admire Harry appreciate too mentioned paper name will upcom ing ballot AMA president! takes clever editor find cartoons jokes inclusion paper relate modeling sort awareness shown editors Jim Jon Polozeck Rich ardson TX RC Clubs Dawn Patrol latest effort cartoon young modeler saying hate disagree Pop stork has too little wingspread carry sixto 10-pound load newsletter Texoma RC Club Sherman TX tickled gag morial said Rest Peace Pitts *Born 1980 constructed Tom Ridge Bo gota TX *Cause deathElevator clevis broke off control horn flying verted about 50 feet high *Survived owner Cris Noles pilot Mike Noles grin can have sympathy other priceless same newsletter great cartoon woman talking model builder husband saying Remember unexplained interference glitch crashed new airplane last weekend Same thing happened new car Mike Noles mentioned above club president received beautiful letter content appearance secretary Shreve port Area Radio Kontrol Society Shreve port-Bossier City LA Gene Self said some members complained about never seeing club mentioned model publications Gene said fault ourswe have never submitted formation should good lesson other clubs Dont count anyone dis cover Toot own horn Gene points out 101-member club active about way club can active effective Pylon Pattern Scale Combat Giant Scale good old fun flys civic PR side put demo flights shows Barksdale AFB LA State University Live demos mall show generated profits went MDA top off Gene Self said have good club proud great mentioning good newsletters try point out what good worthy attention can copy some good stuff smile say Im already doing Don Blackburn Odessa TX Prop Busters RC Club puts out very readable newsletter secret puts news up very short formative paragraphs separates XXXX - - dividers think could take lesson Don Bob Severance edits San Antonio TX Prop Busters Prop-Wash highlight editorial effort calendar marked clubs dates rest year stops some old forgot Anoth er plus Bob newsletter under club emblem says Visitors welcome friendly kick Joe Petz Borger TX Model Airplane Club sent 80 MAC 8th Annual Fun-Fly notice com plete good map saying Come Fly Texas Most Congenial Group hard beat isnt spirit generally find among modelers just great folks dangit Hot Dogger newsletter Central Oklahoma RC Society Norman edited J W Isern salts paper lots photos have impact printed word anytime also puts illustrated meeting notice date place right address part mailing real selling' now will have surely figured out really enjoy newsletters Keep em coming because have enthusiastic audience Ill try pass along much good stuff can please dont 110 Model Aviation frustrate like club does dutiful ly send newsletter ad dress kind can thank sending Come now gang column bit shorter usual month feel Ive said lot recog nizing some unsung heros modeling newsletter editors Bless have some really excellent photos will have wait until next month because must pack go Reston VA dedication new AMA Headquarters museum think Im proud! ****ALL FOR NOW**** tolorado 0 Kansas aska h Dakota C Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aagocsete Vlce-Fedwe Gene corson ox 2832 casper WY 62602 Ed Ccx 8209 LintJest Prairie village KS 88208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford P1 Aurora co 80015 im Mattorn 429 Oogwooo Grafton NO 5821 Jim Aicketta 516s Ctoudas Sioux Falls SO 67103 Preqaesy Cocedinstor DId Gates 2380 5 Holly Fl Oenw co 80220 Phone Dey 303 761-5960 Evening 303 7574082 AMA alive well Eighty-six thousandplus members middle Septemberl Something has going right continued membership growth associations experiencing tough time existing times let alone growing As briefly reflect past year number significant events contributed continued growth Setting substantial achievable goals has certainly significant factors seeing lot positive things happen Briefly 1 Through AMAs continued effort have newly added RC frequencies 2 have through efforts Headquarters staff se cured better insurance coverage 3 Membership services supplies being handled accurately faster both dividual club needs 4 have fulltime staff 35 plus seasonal assistance carry out day-to-day work tasks organization 5 leadership other coun tries look organization trends ask participation significant events 6 AMA through diligent efforts contributions its membership has its own National Center Aeromodeling includes offices staff library meeting rooms work space own pub lication certainly least museum displaying proud heritage evolu tion modeling country country world have such facility new building dedicated September able participate must feel very proud 7 Another successful comprehensive Nats held new convention look well-attended plans already underway next years Nats 8 Executive Council elected officers Headquarters staff have achieved new heights working cooperative ly successfully advancing model avia tions image productivity group has second terms actual achievement goals set over last several years too something AMA member can point pride will soon receiving ballots mail vote AMA President Vice President District IX would urge promptly exercise right responsibil ity support candidates choice volunteer elected officers need know support endeavors behalf Vote immediately return ballots Some good news bad news received re cently AMA member Olie Olson Jr AMA 9829 Olie president Omahawks RC Inc club Omaha NE sued recently regarding noise First good news August 8 1983 judgment entered favor defend ants Omahawks RC Club against plaintiffs counts petition dis missed won suit bad news plaintiff has requested motion new trialwhich may grantedbut appeal may first step taking case States Supreme Court lot discussion regarding fact club refused become AMA charter club thus covered insurancewise attorneys fees just such problems spite fact indi vidual members well officers have AMA members long time rationale shared could get own insurance requiring members belong AMA would damage potential growth individual modelers assisted nations much moral support ap peal help hope Oma hawks RC group would consider becoming AMA chartered club join AMA club family enjoy peace mind know ing national organization could would assist future problems like nature would agree Omahawks presi dent club did good job standing ground defending position Id hope president Olson would agree ordeal could have easier second round could have us behind simple act chartering club Olie Olson obviously responsible leader virtu.t being elected Omahawks Let hope leads group under umbrella AMA com ing year AMA member Jim Van Loo Sergeant Bluff IA shares following memoriam great modeler known District IX modelers Memoriam Bill Benton Friend Modeler anyone meeting him always smile twinkle eye new mod eler patient kind full endless information always tl flying field before usually made flight two cut grass needed would usually last leave just case some might need help either beginner old timer Bill Benton dear friend modeler will missed us Bill Benton died August 23 doing what liked doing put airplane together Omahawk Field died massive heart attack before could fly think wife put best about Bill wont contest fun fly cant look down airplane cant watch fly will always thoughts break ground new airplane many occasions Some times traded before got fly wife Jean three daughters big gleam eye Shelly time arrived scene Sooland Mod elers express deepest sympathy loss. Jim Van Loo As colum being written RC Aerobatic World Championships just three weeks away week October 10 Best luck competitors especially USA team fly best Pen sacola FL arnona fotna e Hawaii da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aesociete Vice-Presidesogs Tom Banker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn cater 2020 Gilt Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Bob Kampmaen 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenia AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box SI Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Chilani Sr Fukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Pruquency Coordlnenor Hal Jackson 828E Sunset Ave Far Oaks CA B5628 Ptone 1916 964803 Just brief report month once didnt have travel out town visit club meeting As matter fact tended two since last report first own club meeting second return visit local Soaring club Peninsula Silent Flyers invited back third time club president Ed Leahy responsible asking back time club has continual battle hang its flying site housing project keeps inching closer working developer trying come up lution would agreeable both sides Stay tuned further developments showed club Jay Gerbers latest epic film Free Flight Adrift Air loved Some old-timers club cut teeth Free Flight As mat ter fact viewers visitor night old-timer also vice-president North American Rock well Eagles club asked attend meeting club bring Free Flight film says theres bunch old-timers will enjoy having memories jogged conclusion meeting club made $50 donation AMA Building Fund thanks AMAs thanks fine club its help AMA display booth busy traveling December 1983 111 around District Im going call home December because Ill need use show Sky-naughts Saddleback Valley putting annual Toys-for-Tots airshow El Toro Marine Lighter-Than-Air Base Im going attend show have past case want attend cost childs toy date December 11 There will noted fliers giving demonstrations sparkplug opera tion Dave Herbert Dave also says will classic Chevrolet car show 5K 10K footrace further entertainment Plan attend Several thousand people year need booth display drop line Ill put schedule would like visit club Write see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI_ DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AuOciaU Vice-PresidsU Al Culver 1607 S non Elm 1 Focatello tD a3201 Simon Dreese Box 58 An t Oroadvresv MT 89018 Gary Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dove Mollens 18869 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick lVjcloline PD BOo 523 Klamath Falls OA 97601 Chick Young 29020 1t Ave. S. Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Aedmond WA 98082 Freqoenoy Coordinator AoOert Balch 15439 SE Heig . Portland OA 97236 Phone 5031 761-8103 get third edition Northwest Model Expo Puyallup will three months away Mark February 4 5 calendar either get plane ready just come enjoy best shows around Remember will District Xl meeting probably oclock try get meeting VP needs input can get pretty much standstill far outdoor competition concerned As men tioned last month couple FF contests going rest activity indoors Check around find out whats going might pleasantly sur prised interesting what challenge Indoor flying Speaking contests want men tioned will have give couple months lead time possible send pictures sure put paper between pictures write back felt-tip pen Unfortunately ink seems leach emulsion print forgot give credit last month photographer Bob Baich supplied nice shots does times Also seems words about Haystack 83 have also left until now goes last several years have mixed weather best annual meeting floatplane fliers year great just little wind Saturday calm glassy water Sunday Plenty sunshine pleasant tem peratures made good contest course few mishaps have other Haystack outings can learn others misfortune though remember attach engines plane somewhere other motor mount thats done inevitable oc curs engine motor mount ripped plane engine stays plane instead going bottom flexible cable should job quite well can also remember stick tip float water landing attempts As Randy Weaver discovered leads interesting 5-point landing touch 5 points splash Just make sure under stood maneuver Randy repeated very next flight lost engine Rumor has Don Anderson looking scuba gear several other minor mishaps water tumbles serious harm Terry McGill spending lot time trying get together whole best Haystacks Did ever have weekends everything did wrong Went Seattle area take some activities three going managed pick exactly wrong order show up three Oh well FAI Challenge nice long talk several con testants CD Kevin Collins lift seemed phenomenal might have bit too much wind overall feeling fine place fly great day mythical Harts Lake Prairie Once find prairie cannot help realize very good FF field like oasis grass sea trees Anyway amazed what can done balsa tissue rub ber make craft really flies As leaving Kevin Collins looking lift A-2 Towline Glider turns out found week later set new AMA record A-2 total time 3459 sec onds Key broke old record four min utes put perspective first flew seven consecutive 3-minute maxes five maxes 1 -mm last last flight would have nine minutes max came down 639 Congrats Kevin great job Later same weekend Puget Sound ROCs held Big Bird Bash Mt Rainer clubs field Over 50 planes showed up around 35 pilots man what has already described very good week end time least 1000 spectators enjoying festivities ably run Mr Big Bird himself Al Alman Contest ants came British Columbia California Idaho Oregon Washington Certain ly provided vast cross-section styles likes among like fly big uns Since essentially un-contest prizes Al found given out draw ings seems fair way distri bute loot since keeps Randy Weaver Dick Hansen having goodies digress success years fly-in Im sure can mark calendar re peat next year Well keep posted have read about supposed problems new frequencies have worried about using fear have tried found work Nats course sources indicate 11 thats right group eleven Sail planes air time different ones going up time Another source said 13 up once thats yenfled Could get trouble course gear far out tune someone else can work receiver trans mitter another frequency about maybe get someone else say send gear peri odic check maintenance Well certainly hope case ounce pre vention could worth ton cure speaking Tom Brightbill Bob Dodgson Tom Nielson Dave Johnson otherwise known King court turns out Tom got Hi Johnson Memorial Trophy home safe sound saw last being squeezed hard feared its structural health did Tom walk off biggie Bob Dodg son took second Unlimited next ques tion going Can again Reno next August course fact what did six trophies besides Toms done among what may largest Sail plane contest ever flown indicates strength NW Sailpianers Dave Mullens AVP CL activity comes word Spanaway contest real success 25 contestants nd signed up six new AMA members contest What fliers encountered well-run enjoyable contest will probability repeated next summer Dave indicates very nice site Con trol Line contest Spanaway very far Puyallup know Dave asked about next years Nats mentioned earlier will Reno Stead Field As understand CL facility just fine However earlier year news letter complaining about facility Westover Having seen area wonder just what complainer wants main circles taxiways flat level Combat fliers flying over grass Im total loss know what supposed wrong site least far know porta-potties didnt overflow Anyway according Bev Wisniewski site Reno OK anyone has specific concerns let know Ill see what can find out Say anyone has pull Santa ask him word processor ordered last year just gotta have machine spells Well have priced gallon correct-type lately AMA Executive Council decided should have some new contest boards So directive esteemed Prez John Grigg am present looking people serve need someone Soaring board someone Racing board someone Heli copter board decide nominate someone board first get permis sion write tell should appoint selection Also need someone sit soon formed FAI Scale Team Selection Committee aspects see troubling upward onward Several months ago put out plea feedback possibility getting some kind communication going between clubs know whats happening way fun-flys other get-togethers can get around enjoy anothers company already have volunteer what need commitment clubs out pass information person will compile about Anyone out togetherness HAPPY FLYING 112 Model Aviation JUNIOBox FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Doug Dahikes Magic Boomerang boomerang model airplane flying machine anyway What have however cleverest least expensive effective attention-getters club could create Doug Dahikes little boomerang Flyer can real ly turn kids parents too mall shows fun flies demonstrations con tests arent going cost club fortune either since made easily obtainable cardboard being light cardboard theyre quite harmless kids get line message too clever part roomerang rry boomerang has four blades clubs mes sage can rubber-stamped Look drawing First name Flyer Second says boomerang yours gift local CL club case compliments OAKS Osh kosh Area Kontroline Squadron Third tells OAKS hold meetings extends invitation Fourth flying instructions last blade m. would guess fourth vane actually says n over flying instructions use looks like much too much way instructions just vane Biggest cost would seem having rubber stamps made up ecially insist fancy out-of-the-usual lettering would suggest simply using typewritersize capital letters no matter onetime cost can easily absorbed club . make your. club will have best public relations de vices going Selection cardboard important made bunch varying thicknesses pays keep away cardboard too flimsy too heavy So get cracking . un call Dougs boomerang Magic because way can scoop youngsters its up convert uple anyway . modelers GOOD STUFF IN THE WIND FOR BEGINNERS Lots times easy become discour aged think no out gives darn about young beginners isnt Really quite number guys would like things kids things vary Some pretty solid ideas others bit too imaginative per haps would like list few Write can use input Doug Dahlke 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 Weve just shown guys inven tiveness Doug has expectations putting Junior-type models production next year Ask him about Ask him copy Modeling Questionnaire will make think Joe Wagner 135 Waugh Ave New Wil mington PA 16142 Joe forming national society Fun Flyers very ambitious undertaking hopes have groundwork completed early 1984 Ask him about Jack Carter 1444 Hickory Way Racine WI 53405 Jacks Seven Steps Indoor have pretty well-defined Some models designs completed Hell glad tell about ideas school participation Ray Roberts 1521 Morningside Drive Burbank CA 91506 Ray already has pro gram installed working school regular part curriculum Hes spreading word write him Ill keep posted keep posted what doing help kids See next month * * Keep flippin propsomethings bound happen TOP VIEW- FLYING INSTRUCTIONS STAMPED ON THIS WING COMPLIMENTS OF ROUND ALL CORNERS OSEKOSH REA K ONTROLINE S QUADRON 024032 IiCARDBOARD I' WHITE GLUEBLADESARE8AX1/ \LJ NOT TO SCALE ItTmz- 1EETINGS FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH AT 1 PM 10 YOUNG IBEGINNERS WELCOME C Ik l 1 jl TL JIJ 1/8 DIHEDRAL UNDER EACH TIP CONSTRUCTION 1 Cut out two pairs wings shown round corners 2 Align glue together dry add dihedral 3 Decorate felt pen desired stamp club info Having built easy 1-2-3 proceed flying instructions FLYING INSTRUCTIONS Lefties reverse thisl 11Resist temptation hold FLYER level floor throwwont work 21Snugly pinch FLYER between thumb knuckle index finger tip blade Tilt upward near vertical85 degrees PORTANTI Launch straight forward elevation angle 10 degrees 30 degrees using SNAP OF THE WRIST MOTION much like cracking whip Will NOT fly otherwisel Wags suggest its snap flyl 41Size circle mostly depends rotor loading ie weight cardboard 3/-4 gram FLYER normal circle isabout4feet 51Most common reasons poor flight lack wrist snap throwing too hard wrong launch angle Sure Ill answer questions FLYER will need self-addressed stamped envelopeI 0 DAHLKE 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 FLYER TYPE 4-WING SPORT BOOMERANG ROTOR DIA 8 WEIGHT 4-6 grams AREA SOLIDARITY 16 sq DESIGNED BY DOUG DAHLKE December 1983 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
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L Public Relations An As important years Academys history comes close good time look some events 1983 some plans 1984 Perhaps biggest public relations mem ory 1983 opening National Center Aeromodeling After almost 50 years life growth Academy means member have its own office building museum library visi tors center giant step forward mile stone remarkable significance can tell no fear contradiction member non-member has visited new building past several months has delighted some cases almost overwhelmed design neatness building collection models memorabilia person company made contribution project owed debt gratitude modelers have yet send contribution tax deduc tible help dump mortgage urge write check today mail 1983 Nats great success ways Perhaps lasting effect having modelers families converge Chicopee MA Westover AFB will overall publicity model aviation model aviators received sport should better known New England now perhaps ever known before Thanks efforts generated interest sport can count good public image remaining minds New Englanders long time Flying site success stories have com ing year Yes know some clubs have lost sites due noise complaints clubs have granted per mission fly public private property November issue Model Aviation story Tn-Cities RC Club Washington State got new field Conservation District property type story being repeated areas such Raleigh NC Aeromasters have just gained flying field former landfill site AMA has lot experience lot materials can assist club starts go after flying fieldjust Update contact us give us chance work services membership buys you should take advantage needed encourage building Scale models AMA introduced new national award year call National Scale Award major trade show aircraft judged Best Scale independent local judges will winner nice trophy being awarded owner plane region al winners will eligible enter Nation al Scale Award Contest National Scale Trophy will presented overall win ner Judging will done non-AMA per sonnel like have good positive public image club going after community sup port almost vital good working re lationship developed prior re quest favored treatment clubs have conducted mall shows major shopping centers result have gained new members received assistance either public private sources flying field problem developed mind pro posed Model Av/at/onSeptember 1983 National Mall Show Day developed 1984 response chartered clubs around country has very encour aging Several clubs already have plans mall show early part 1984 dates al ready fixed calendar no prob lem suggested program clubs can go ahead thing though dates may coincidethat lux ury can have volunteer arrangement Other clubs have very strong endorsement idea have sent clubs package information suggested press release can used Continued page 703 December 1983 99 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Club Patches Emblems Needed Above shown previously donated dis play AMA Museum still amount fraction over 1700 AMA char tered clubs dont see yours photo dont know has received AMA send club can properly represented AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF S S 0 Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek 5O General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith lam JOHNNYCLEMENS AMA-18 Dallas TX am presently serv ing AMA District VIII Vice President am asking vote next AMA President would like know am writing message myself thoughts come deep within qualifications deep well-doc umented AMA history president AMA eight years 1971 through 1978 greatest growth period AMA has ever enjoyed 46 years being AMA member have held AMA office expect SecretaryTreasurer Representing United States rose 1st Vice President FAI-CIAM world aeromodeling Most today cessful AMA programs originally planned president 1971 brought new era AMA Council named New Momentum again time same kind enthusiastic leadership Mo mentum need look forward toward new goals membership 100000 well within reach Weve gotta go after could own control own permanent flying site facility supporting championship events world invitationals yet beginning tap healthy field corpor ate support involvement would pro vide much needed funds positive public relations leadership model aviation can integrate nations educational systems offer todays young people excit ing education expanded goals would legacy better future country maximum membership effective ness need expand encourage fun social side AMA modeling Compe tition flying already well-established generates its own momentum have constant need upgrade flying safety rules better serve us Special Inter est Groups should encouraged guiding us AMA could provide program project guidance chartered clubs schools communities should constantly im proving dignity recognition re minding world aeromodeling truth seedbed aviation space development biggest aims should toward careful conservative spending dues money gain maximum fun value dues avoid threat dues increases 60 years active modeling have given experience phases modeling sportFree Flight Control Line Radio Control years officership have given administrative skills wisdom am older kids AMA years Continued page 104 JOHN C GRIGG Lockport NY incumbent candidate re-election office President AMA Johns past rec ord verifies strong supporter average modeler well highly competitve member credited bringing stability governing body sponsoring three-year term elected officers ap pointed Chairman very successful RC Frequency Committee created needed new contest boards fought very suc cessful East Coast Nats generally im proved benefits average modeler need continued strong leadership During John Griggs administration AMA has grown just over 76000 members well over 86000 John will work toward greater growth promoting youth aspects hobby vastly improved insurance program coverage both individuals chartered clubs acquired additional new frequencies Radio Control flying implemented revolving site concept Nats provide better opportunity members parts country attend participate provided great improvements overall membership services benefits John Grigg active modeler having participated Free Flight years ago Control Line Radio Control events presently active RC Soaring powered flight John Grigg fully supported hobby AMA President wife Joan may have met Nationals trade shows re-elected office John Grigg will work toward establishing viable youth pro gram through local schools 4-H clubs scouts own chartered clubs will work ward further improving efficiency Headquarters operation through better com puter services simplified operating proce dures aimed holding line costs thereby minimizing need future dues adjustment Most importantly will continue responsive member questions concerns knows member ship AMA gives reason exist John Grigg presents sincere honest image required leadership position AMA sincerely ask vote re-elect John Grigg President AMA Vice President-District ED IZZO Holliston MA seeking re election VP District I would like recount accomplishments last two years state areas hope work good District AMA Aggressively represented constituents Council Meetings regard financial ex penditures Academy desires special interest groups Chairman Noise Committee established parameters necessary reduce noise levels have identified proper instrumentation well way toward establishing noise limits Academy hope continue work effort Last least succeeded obtain ing National Championships District first time history Academy Nats held Dis trict hope establish annual modeling symposium conducted clubs of-our District Also working toward establishing Regional Championship District cover ing categories modeling urge vote feel efforts plans coincident beliefs large turnout will tell have backing District members Thank support Vice President-District IV HOWARD CRISPIN JR AMA 568 Charlottesville VA seeks vote Vice President AMA District IV Academy now has fine new building house Headquarters staff records aeromodeling museum does make Academy what Academy people people member ship much effort needs expended conducting affairs national level same time greater need satisfy aims desires growth Academy District local levels important members Dis trict IV elect Vice President dividual familiar District its activi ties needs Howard such person has active national District state local levels competitor Contest Di rector judge officer groups levels Howard has also active Associ ate Vice President during terms present Vice President As AVP other conditions Howard has occasion work Headquar ters staff members Executive Council has attended numerous Council meetings both observer partici pant thoroughly familiar way things supposed operate back ground Howard can represent mem bers District carrying out desires members within National framework Let us work together make District IV active enjoyable scene future model aeronautics CHARLES SPEAR Mocksville NC seeking election first term Vice President representing District IV al ready know Charlie years dedication modeling AMA Continued age 104 100 Model AViation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS National President Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 6316314 KREMER PRIZE normally like avoid writing about fullscale aviation column because ARE model aviation organization IS model aircraft magazine However just could pass up item involves man got start model aviation Dr Paul MacCready will recall him designer aircraft won first Kremer prize completing one-mile closed circuit course man-powered aircraft went design aircraft crossed English Channel using man-power designed solar-powered aircraft rose new heights accomplishments Now new Kremer prize20000 pounds sterling first person com plete one-mile closed circuit course 3 minutes less aircraft powered on-board electrics competitors prize allowed 10 minutes energy storage Yep Dr MacCready did again time using two electric motors series power third act onboard generator Unique inventive usu al picture below depicts latest air craft successful September flight about 21/2 minutes MORE ELECTRIC spent very enjoyable period KRC group Hatfield PA past August Electric-powered fly-in see Electrics impressed become meet no formal competition drew entrants over northeast US Florida Canada Electric stay Models meet-ranged floater type Sailplanes over highly maneuverable little 05-powered jobs Most impressive little WASP designed Jim Zaremsky did very snappy inside outside square loops tight axial rolls anything else might expect aileronlelevator equipped ship have tried Electrics yet owe yourself go watch some newer equipment fly better yet give try yourself 4-H Two years ago contacted jack Seidler AMA member New Jersey associated 4-H organization process establishing flying field 4-H group unfortunately very close hospital advice insist models equipped adequate mufflers first should talk hospital management alert intent possibility noise problem did went far limit engines 45 displacement positive approach involved local government officials make aware needs modelers During recent 4H Fair invit ed mayor nearby city Leonia NJ officiate judge static display As Jack writes Art Jones mayor accepted apparently did enjoy himself also ac quired knowledge hobby its posi tive effect providing no cost govern ment recreational activities especially made available youth further states feel some far-sighted modelers should feel developing friend ship governing officials important maintain acquire new flying sites picture below shows Mayor Jones judging models right Unfortunately other gentleman models picture identified FAI CHAIRMEN Recent communications several mod elers indicate suitably publi cize names FAI team selection committee chairmen various AMA con test board members chairmen listed monthly near contest calendar FAI remedy situation least some extent am listing present chairmen Outdoor FF FlA FiB FiC Dr Wayne Drake 3290 SE Pelton Troutdale OR 97060 Indoor FF FiD Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 CL Combat F2D Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Heights MI 48077 RC Aerobatics F3A Dave Brown 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 RC Soaring Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Electroflite F3E Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 have four others soon formed CL Team Race Speed combined Scale Helicopter Pylon PAMPA handles selec tion CL Aerobatics extremely well remov ing need separate committee Begins look TSCs getting numerous require separate coordinator much same have AMA contest rules boards SILLY QUESTION What AMA Vice President District V travels way Birmingham AL Nashville TN FAI Combat Team Selection meet gets fine group people pose picture after snapping shutter finds out has no film instant print camera Hmmmm YOUTH IDEA recently received membership appli cation 14-year-old boy did send Open members wishes remain anonymous sent him suggested mention concept informal youth program rather just mention AM SHOUTING great ideaanyone else out care further idea Support youngster hobby could provide just impetus youngster needs become life-long mem ber avid modeler FAI COMBAT thrill kill challenge hunt fully combine event resulting enjoyable events modeler spectator mid-Sep tember pleasure attending team selection meet Nashville TN watching group go about slow steady path selecting team World Champs next year Now course president sup posed all-knowing all-seeing able tell just looking person whether person has chance make team right Well look Ron Colombo righthand flier cast right wrist knowabsolutelyhe can make team flying left handed Wrong did make team finished top heap what can oil-field worker like George Cleveland know about flying Combat Yep Second seat team ever heard Howard Rush Only everyone flies FAI Combat soon world cause has third seat team WILL well-represented World Champs next year three team Tom Fluker reigning World Champ back defend title Thirty-seven combatants started meet three survived believe three entrants could well represent us Colombo Cleveland Rush will Interesting com ment Tom Fluker World Champlm competing trials because guys too good beat jok ing Tom arent December 1983 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Today September 24th AMA hav ing ribbon-cutting Open House body invitedincluding Want go OK its arranged Come Im go ing escort through whole shmear caboose Look pictures pay tention See picture above AMAs new building See brick walls See tree planted See lady Isnt cute Come closer Meet Kathy Suprata Linda Brown taking time out registering everybody smile Lets go inside Dont scared ladies inside receptionists Meet Kathy Ladow Peeev Merritt girls look pretty happy Because working Academy Model Aeronautics thats Look behind Kathy Peggy See plaques Walls everywhere plaques everywhere built walls unselfish contributions covered honor heroes Donors workers living legends Come Look kids See cavernous interior See hundreds priceless model airplanes hanging everywhere Big ones little ones green ones blue ones heavy ones light ones Some look like made real experts flawless construction Some look like garbage make know hot maybe fly OK crosssection everything Everywhere look little model airplanes ceiling air floor Important people crowding corridor name would name name would require pages 180-page mag would allow heaven modeling memora belia cut past present future model airplanes made possible donations dues money tribute AMA bute YOU breathless scene Reston Virginia right across Potomac River Washington DC used pay high rent Youve seen everything Dont worry about AMA Open House anymore Youve thing importance See happy couple above Meet Velma Teubner Johnny Clemens Johnny run ning AMA President too little buddy Texas Johnny also served president distinction eight years election no bad guys Only two good guys No matter wins cant lose Well get good presi dent See next month. NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 102 Model Aviation happy husband wife team John Joan Grigg standing front new AMA building can see uncut ribbon behind official building opening has yet begun John running AMA President another term has served dis tinction three years Academy Model Aeronautics has volunteer workers sacrifice time efforts work slave years years pay provide organization oversee protect model airplane activities John Grigg Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand. weekend September 24-25 1983 now part AMAs history share Grand Opening ceremonies National Center Aero modeling truly grand affair elegant touch class typical modeling events new AMA building beautiful new furniture decorations potted plants new grass hard grow during torrid summer freshly-mowed newly-planted trees shrubs weather too ideal warm hot sunshine mix blue sky clouds mostly gathering beauti ful people made weekend re member people included Frank Zaic California Walt Good Florida Gordon Light Maine Wally Simmers Illinois C C Johnson Texas Ben Shereshaw New Jersey Frank Garcher Indiana Bob Champine Virginia Maynard Hill Maryland Laird Jackson Pennsylvania Al Novotnik Con necticut others because AMA Executive Council ad ditional states also represented About 200 present ribbon cutting took place 4 pm Saturday following some emotional words several speakers Everybody knew history being made after 47 years since establishment AMA 1936 AMA now permanent home roots fu ture obviously major milestone Academy Model Aeronautics sets stage another big celebration come 1986 AMA will celebrate its 50th anniversary Meanwhile grand opening introduces some new problems attractiveness new building its museum contents means can expect visitors geared yet hope 1984 assuming new budget will pro vide keeping museum open week ends also some extra staffing during week visitors can accommodat ed interruption basic AMA Headquarters operation Its new challenge hope meet adequately facility belongs entire mem bership can seen enjoyed whenever have opportunity visit Great Nats. 1983 National Model Airplane Cham pionships uniqueit paid itself pre liminary financial report years big event shows actually went slightly black first time years Some study Nats history indicates have about thousand entries Nats needs no subsidy event worlds biggest model meet year ibs location first time ever New England drew close thousand competitors helpers officials spectators 1983 Nats real morale booster plan operate annual event have endured lot criticism other Nats successful due site condifions under control have continued job whenever wherever have told Already hard work 84 Nats planning meeting held Reno NV event will held next year dates August 5 12 technical arrangements well underway necessary ingredient success people basis planning year earlier announcement dates lo cation vacation plans attendance may made now distance home will problem anyone has ever Natsanywherecan verify Nats al ways worth trip Again its matter people No matter Nats its people meet get know make hardship travel site condition cost worthwhile Reno great place familyits trip worth taking RC World Champs. As issue went press 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics about begin Pensacola FL Thirty countries registered October 10-15 contest though China withdrew due South Africas participation tremendously talent ed group fliers poised big event best world set perform before judges ten different countries wellknown names including Hanno Prettner Austria Wolf gang Matt Lichtenstein Dave Brown USA Ivan Kristensen Canada winner 83 Nats Any could win top four previous championships ner vousness about young flier Germany Lossen shown up first time last championships Acapulco Mexico 1981 almost won Next months Model viation will tell came out Renewal/Ballot Time. time see over 85000 membership renewal forms including elec tion ballots Open age class members should mail Look yours mail back soonby November25 elec tion deadline no later December 15 avoid missing insurance coverage 1984 issues Model v/at/on magazine PR UpdateCont pg 99 Mall Show Committee As stands right now will plan event take place February/March time slot office will make national press releases alert TV networks wire services other national contacts Academy getting better recognition days example 1983 Nats mentioned both Today Show Good Morning America show repre sentative White House present Grand Opening National Center Aeromodeling Another program slowly getting off ground Adopt-A-School suggestion outlined August 1983 Model Aviation recent months announcements variety national organizations have said school-age youngsters America need improve skills English mathe matics science What better way learn better habits three dis ciplines through model aviation medium What better way chartered club improve its own community image help local youngsters What better vestment future help develop skills young people after will running country some day about club officers Please re read August Model v/at/on page 101 have serious discussion pros cons proposal next club execu tive meeting Let hear please 87000-member mark reached first time AMA history September 1983 have never before such op portunity promote great sport model aviation out have ideas can use want hear clubs develop programs would like share other 1700 chartered clubs let us have details will pass along strength Academy membership Pulling gether can accomplish wonders Public recognition positive public image will help aeromodelers retain rights fly models choice across nation Lets work together preserve privileges Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Director National Association Rocketry President Pat Miller left presents Associa tions Aeromodeling Award Jonathan Santoa high school student Bowie MD Jonathans study wing tip vortices presented 1983 International Science Engineering Fair Albuquerque NM NAR Aeromodeling Award cosponsored Estes Industries Inc Penrose CO Academy Model Aeronautics particularly fitting years winner used model airplanes research December 1983 103 Charlie Spear Cont pg 100 Charlie started modeling twin-pushers way back 1931 During lifetime has tried types modeling has member AMA years interrupted four years service Air Force during WW II long-standing Contest Director prior formation AMA has held office president several modeling clubs Most notable famed Flying Sparks pioneer club very early days Radio Control past president Radio Control League North Carolina Currently Vice Pres ident National Soaring Society Associate Vice President AMAs District IV adds up over 50 years service modeling though retired pursuing sec ond career Charlie has time ability travel conscientious representative AMA members District IV Charlie plans cover geographical areas District IV through appointed AVPs personally wherever whenever possible also plans use column MA fairly discretion Charlie would honored first North Carolinian voice District IV AMA Executive Council sin cerely wants represent District IV Vice President would appreciate mem bers vote marking ballot beside name Vice President-District V BILL MATHEWS Birmingham AL AMA 119 incumbent time attend meeting Executive Council come away new appreciation vol unteers paid staff make AMA work also come away new enthusi asm what future holds modelers AMA period growth progress Although am unopposed ballot would greatly appreciate having vote vote confidence check voting record will show have abstained voting issues brought before Executive Council vote have tried make vote count betterment District V AMA includes considera tion what vote means individual club cant please everyone vote try have solid rea son vote am elected look forward working Junior program perpetual puzzler better Nats improved national convention better programs sport flier better communication members telephone number listed top column educational programs welcome ideas matters well others Please take few minutes time complete ballot year mail Lets show other districts District V means business Vote Vice President-District IX WILLIAM BIEDA Omaha NE want District IX Vice President because believe can make positive contribution AMA creating system checks bal ances could help enhancing fiscal accountability AMA toward its mem bers result streamlining its financial operations should result better services membership have modeling 32 years am avid sport flier RC CL Combat door Glider am member Orbiting Eagles Omaha have offices presi dent treasurer am District IX Contest Coordinator CD District IX FAI Combat Team Selection Committee member Because belief betterment air modeling important apply 23 years business experience 10 years non-profit organizational insurance ex perience advancement AMA making AMA financially account able its members Now AMA has gone 80s over $3 million assets feel District IX representative should someone can contribute controlled fiscal growth AMA set up system continuity responsibility Vote believe have sound ideas can brought reality TRAVIS McGINNIS incumbenr Arvada CO Active involved AMA members have past elected District IX Vice Pres ident believe have elected because commitment serve District AMA affairs consistent efforts pro mote modeling positive way available During years spent RC Coordinator Contest Director Associate VP District IX Vice President have spent countless hours involvement individuals clubs AMAs Executive Council Whenever two people talking modeling enjoy being involved involvement believe modelings future exists active listening representation ordinary modelers ideas suggestions betterment has will continue function serving District IX Vice President AMA has just enjoyed term growth productive positive ways additional services new RC frequencies national center museum offices has distinct pleasure have Executive Coun cil during time During past two terms Council work have acquired thorough knowledge its internal operations policies AMA staff can effectively work membership would hope continue apply knowledge continue unfin ished committee work now progress Give support election will can fairly represent phases model aviation District IX Johnny Clemens t pg 100 have intensified enthusiasm belief AMA aeromodeling have chosen wonderful hobby sport involving wonderful people Now choose progressive leadership will lead us pride new goals vote Johnny Clemens next AMA president will deeply appreciated will consider sacred trust SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT tnnnectcut e achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aaaocuate vice-Presidents Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Oenn5 Fclsom AFO 1 Gardiner ME 04346 Don Krafft o eon 1828 73 Heritage Ln. Ouoburv MA 02332 Al NOvotnik 4 eeverlv P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Ceardineton George Wilson 318 Fisner St. Waloole MA 02181 am very pleased announcethe appoint ment Chris Balling new AssociateVP state Rhode Island Chris has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm hobby feel has excellent com munication skills well-known Rhode Island area look forward working Chris representing modelers Rhode Island well District contest flying season rapidly com ing conclusion District I would like talk about couple contests pleasure attending informed interest 4-cycle engines New England Sport Scale Association held Four-Stroke Contest has lot interest activity utilization 4stroke engines specifically low noise level engines used flying sites have problems noise contest held Berwick ME June 11th 1 2th 12 contestants attendance Pic tured below winners air craft would also like comment has number new 4-stroke engines being produced engine manufacturers available now 12 cu engines two different manufacturers petition signed request made AMA make emer gency rule change would allow up 12 cu engines Pattern category present time allowable FAI class Pattern therefore should allow AMA classification turn would foster designs aircraft using lower noise level engines 104 Model Aviation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS cent First place winner Charles T Nelson Berlin MA VKS-7-4- Waco scale 2 chnopower-7 engine attended contest sponsored Rhode Island RC Modelers held old Charlestown Naval Air Station beau tiful site abandoned runway has designated RC flying site tempt get members interested Pattern flying contest set up specific number maneuvers given modeler guessed own score judged performance winner selected guessed score closest given score An advantage type contest anyone can compete competing against themselves regardless skill level find excellent way introduce modelers competition flying called George McGinnis Contest Director Speed events Nats George told new type Control Line contest putting October 30th Legion Field Robinson Street Hanson MA meet called Triatha Ion three-event contest flown same airplane first event noise test airplane must pass minimum noise level noise levels below limit bonus points will awarded airplane will undergo static judging evaluation will have fly demonstrate aerobatics scale operation George says tests precision flying judgment aeromodeler under predeter mined set circumstances first type event Control Line enthusiasts District can obtain details calling George McGinnis 617 293-2804 will hand noise testing number judges has selected Radio Control model ers background Aerobatics Scale judging time appears District Presidents Meeting will held latter part November meeting expect discuss future District activities Please make effort vote upcoming AMA election New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 225-8318 Associate vice-presnts Per Sianceini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Cosselo 27 Keerney St Oover NJ 07801 Frank Oreoch 9 VYillow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray iuschkus 7 Cvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sasrer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenie NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Proehich Yarm Rd. Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts travel around District closer come firm conviction expressed col umn last issue Northeastern Regional Meet Westover AFB 1984 thereafter must have another Nats proposed AMA rota tional policy shall again come cycle find great outburst enthusiasm among fel low District II modelers time propose such move am certain can mus ter same degree support able realize 83 Nats good chance may able have World Control Line Cham pionships Westover next year building upon prestigious event could come up very impressive model aircraft affair highly comprehensive nature Regardless FAI development however believe should move ahead idea telephone conversation today District VP Ed Izzo pleased learn agreeable prospect joint venture combining Districts II effort What thoughts about Please let know After some 5500 out Obviously call letter would feasible 5500 calls letters voul telephone number appears head column convenience Traveling around particularly weekends please leave word call again should away phone Real Plane Syndrome am considered rather easy-going type except required special circumstances meet other qualifications ie hang tough counts say EC meeting nothing roils defined Websters masterpiece riles hear someone refer man- woman carrying aircraft got out rear airplane hear model aircraft contests meets rallies mall shows whatever club voice spews rhetoric over bull horn gain set beyond reasonably placarded feedback limits models bit real person-carrying alert again flying machines Let us understand proclaim great distinction between full-scale model aircraft between real model aircraft So repeat after no such distinction real airplane against model airplane ALL real whether large small So National Center Aeromodeling hope see possible formal opening dedication ceremonies new AMA world headquarters Reston VA weekend September 24 25 big event has publicized months should within comfortable driving distance areas District II wish thank everyone organizations participated financially otherwise development worthy monu mental project thus far will continue same fine spirit help satis fy mortgage financial contribu tions Far Wide have made two trips Western New York within last few weeks being STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietySpangled Scale Rally Olean NY July 9 As always huge affair scores great model airplanes match Two gentlemen high places responsibility success pop ular annual rallies got way close up lens alphabetical der avoid charges favoritism Bob Brown Rally Director club shudders word contest Mr STARS himself genial George Privateer will note came unfortunate victim narrowlens camera other Western New York trip took August 13th Second Annual RC Scale Rally Flying Knights December 1983 105 Second place winner Kim Harris Boxford MA Aeronica Champ 7AC scale 05 FS-75 engine Officers Rhode Island RC Modelers L R Richard Dupre VP & Treasurer Bill Thompson PresidentCD Guess Own Score contest Hamburg NY kind invitation club through President Gil Lange Randy Bittenger Gil shown presenting siz able check AMA President John Grigg greatly appreciated contribution Knights AMA Building Fund friendly ultralights landed rally mingled models parked left following picture could spend Saturday August 13 two-day Hamburg event because committed far advance attend Mammoth Scale Rally Somers NY RC Club Sunday August 14 did will note scores scores wonderful models Shown flight line countless spectators safely watching secure vantage point show lunch hour break during spectators allowed leave barricades inspect models nice feature annual rally same scene Associate VP Toms River NJ Hank Likes surrounded Spirit St Louis P-Si inter esting vintage job must split now being out both time space way judge RC Pattern today P RCS Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society 8th Annual Romano Garabello Meet flown Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY Before departing however leave picture action enthu siasm caught Nats Pattern site ie AMA super-cinematographer dedicated modeler jay Gerber getting lensfull upcoming addition AMA film and/or videotape library Ohio sylvnia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brawn District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 AaeoCete VIc-Prudmite Joe Siben 38980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francs Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15883 Frequmicy Cooccbnator Jam Beajoen 5552 Poarun Ct. Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 4513 542-4406 As report being written prepara tiorw$ upcoming AMA HQs Grand Opening being finalized event sure go down AMAs history finally reality Grand Opening realization dream AMA members years Initially thoughts AMA owning its own headquarters thought pipe dreams few people didnt know much about financial situation AMA president Johnny Clemens first started talking about quite few dis believers thought either another bad Texas jokes rantings slight ly deranged man Well Johnny being Johnny managed get people thinking about talking about anyway Johnny turned pipe dreams real dreams optimis tic approach AMAs management during Earl Witts term president dreams turned possibility Chuck Foreman presented proposal buy property place called Reston VA first presented Council think Council little shocked costs discussed Boy seemed like lot money failure proposals earlier Ohio Kansas us feeling back pipe dreaming stage yet feeling optimism airit wasnt going get cheaper waited After John Worth Gisele Jackson Vince Mankowski Chuck worked out finan cial plan Council voted go remember walking out meeting think ing Boy hope havent bitten hog butt spent virtually surplus funds $300000 purchase piece property break ground within two years banking fund raising campaign enable us meet commitment reality us having own headquarters building still struck home During next two years John Grigg AMAs president Vince developed fund raising programs very suc cessful Frank Garcher got hobby industry behind project John Hunton volun teered services architect building dream becoming real day Last year just within two-year limit broke ground building costing ap proximately $1 million dream became reality support AMA member ship industry clubs pro ject has fantastic Grand Opening culminates years dreaming sweating dis cussing working project marks turning point AMA giving us focal point pride organization its far-sighted leadership During Grand Opening expect few tears will shed tears joy pride accomplishment expect chief tear leader will Johnny Clemens dream critically ill Dallas hospital has come reality John Grigg has favorite say ing talking proud ideal place use Now keep working fund raising efforts maybe can pay off quickly seeI too can dream cant About time receive Ill District Ill banquet seminar sponsored Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Weirton WV near Pittsburgh hope will attend share views modeling seminar banquet Holiday Inn Saturday evening October 29 flying session begins 10 am Sunday Oc tober 30 Hillman Flying Field 15 minutes east hotel PA Bring airplane join us information contact Mark Waterman 304 7231 234 Jerry Fink 412 561-8944 evenings 412 433-6783 days contest season District III will over read mad scramble next years dates will have received number calls lately regard ing contest dates conflicts cases caller CD meet complain ing So Sos Soaring meet sanc 106 Model Aviation GEAR UP AND LOCKED! tioned same weekend Scale meet some such mixture events want revoke sanction cases guy thinks contest coordinator has messed up expects straighten him out aint guys assure contest coordinators know rules abide becoming apparent CDs dont know contest sanc tioning guidelines Two contests con sidered conflict unless offer same events closer distance specified contest class ie AA AAA club sanctions Pattern meet particular date another club applies sanction Fun Fly other side town same date would considered conflicting rules Whether two meets would fact con flict purely matter local situation some areas would disaster both meets other areas neither would know other existed con test coordinator cannot expected deter such conflicts must worked out local level between clubs up clubs involved get together determine conflict exists compro mise alternate dates available little local effort will reap big rewards sanctioning contests Speaking contests Control Line Free Flight categories have traditionally fered separate Junior and/or Senior age cate gory events whereas RC events commonly divided skill level categories As result separate Junior and/or Senior events entry fee usually cheaper kids CL FF RC kids pay same entry fee adults usually $10-$1 5 Perhaps reducing entry fees say $3 Juniors $5 Seniors would encourage participation kids might particularly encourage Open member bring along kid give try Right now entry fees father son RC meet runs $20-$30 No wonder dont have Juniors flying RC contests next month Ive got AMA Grand Opening 4-cycle rally Hamil ton World Championships Pensacola seminar Pittsburgh wonder what Ill spare time Delaware C District Columbia land S North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicoville VA 23111 think AMA missed best bar gains year showing up weekend activities Frying Pan Park Just leaders nifty blue blazer would have shown flag model avia tion As Luther Hux NVRC club members Control Line clubbers RC Helicopter folks helped put model aviation frcnt lot Northern Virginia youngsters much support Academy too unfair AMA did nate number Delta Darts sup plemented 80 purchased NVRC believe support cause begins grass roots observing youngsters building flying Darts talk ing us static displays watching enthralled Control Line models RC Heli copters Virginia Air Show Squadron RC flying made realize important expose youngsters model aircraft stead street corners alcohol drugs have wondered some time DCRC has left out report made District Vice President despite fact DCRC largest clubs country quite evident face fact Bealeton VA Scale meet take place September 17 18 no mention largest Scale meet District IV have told reason getting coverage column because Mr Foreman found him self error concerning frequency alloca tions advised meeting tended meeting place cannot believe professional would allow such petti ness guide him coverage club acti vities District indeed rea son DCRC would appreciate hear ing District Vice President As can see after reading ex cerpts everybody happy Dis trict Vice President course works both ways Sometimes District Vice Presi dent unhappy some AMA mem bers problems very difficult print everything club District IV doing month column some clubs expect Vice President supposed psychic always knowing what going club District What members clubs complain dont seem realize doesnt help com plain other members local basis What really should write AVP VP let him know what unhappy about course does take time sit down write letter place phone call upset maybe time would well spent receive over 100 newsletters month read does include correspondence AMA Headquarters letters personally receive As can see would impossible print information schedules activities column month Maybe AMA has contest event schedule Amojete Vic-Peeidentu Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Model v/ar/on month Bob Champine 205 Tipton Sd Newport News VA 23606 What have tried past Howard Criupir 611 Beechwood Charlottooville VA 22901 V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 you have something wish printed Sconty Mover 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 column send ask use John Preeton 7012 Blvira Court Pails Church VA 22042my next column Please dont everybody get Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvlle NC 27028 carried away send articles next Frquency Cocedinetor Poul Yacobucci 8408 WinthropOr Payetteville NC 28301 months column have three col Phone Coening 19191488-5988umns write new VP will take over next Vice President favor upset about something call him want him appear club function ask month thought would some thing different column Below some excerpts newsletters District IV him want something emphasized monthly column send information him Keep mind will visiting other club functions contests District may always available last minute notice visit club After volunteer job pay very low does have make living once District Vice President does job right will spend average 25 30 hours week AMA-related business So please patient him keep him formed think can better job dont hesitate jump join fun prepared give up hobby know wont have time build fly anymore WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Eastern Soaring Lines Newsletter Cum berland Soar Fun ual Soar Fun held near Cumberland MD planning stages will held November 5 6 1983 weekend casual fun flying takes place mountains out side Cumberland flying may either slope thermal depending weather dinner nearby restaurant Saturday night helps provide some additional social activity wish attend information contact Don Clark 4204 Brookfield Drive Kensington MD 20895 Dons telephone number 301 564-0307 Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Sig Award Well spite apparent efforts keep younger generation dumb about RC aircraft must uswe cant seem keep field discover girls looks like us going get education Len Rozamus Jr has done again Last year Len received $1000 scholar ship AMA year has received $500 Sig award four nationwide receive Congratulations Len father has rumored smart guy guess hes right b60 Alabama a Florida C Grorgia issippi C Puarts Rico South Catolita nosne V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2551 078-5550 Asooniute Vice-Prenidents Greg Doe Ru 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiroy Reach CL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 PuierdO PR 00644 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimur FL 32579 Harry Sheram PD Boo 876 Onnonia AL 36121 Tom Thucker 1401 N 1-lairston Rd 1lo 38 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 6975 Waverly Dr Jackson MS 39206 Frequency Coordinator 3urns Fields 1096 Ornurio St Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 904 388-8662 Sunday August 21 marked beginning new era West Alabama Aero modelers day Ward McFarland came first club member fly model airDecember 1983 107 plane floats water Ward Tommy Storey Lee Marcum checked out 05 40-powered Little Dumbo Gee Bee floats after takeoff run about 100 feet lifted off frequency coordinator program seems working nicely District V Burnis Fields frequency coordinator has received several cards around District Two Huntsville AL reporting interfer ence 721 60 encounter radio inter ference please send RC Interference Re port Card Burnis new address PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Bob Peiser member Tampa RC Aircraft Oub took trip Hatfield PA participate contest limited electricpowered model airplanes Bob won first place Most Acrobatic Aircraft Electric power attracting interest day new motors batteries giant improvements over available iust few months ago West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL like clubs have members age ranges pictures below can easily tell relies youth skill re lies old age deception Ted Ackley age secret knows 811 tricks book Thets four-cycle engine about start Terry Kondasof Broward County RC Association South FL found threefourths pit area under water recently simply pulled out RC air boat Appar ently Terry made mistakehe handed transmitter Richard Page managed get air boat tall grass could seen smoke muf fler Fortunately Richard used flying blind driving air boat blind no real problem finally got air boat emerge tall grass promptly gave control back Terry Virgil Parsley Atlanta Drone Soci ety unfortunate experience new Laser 200 Aileron flutter developed dur ing flight resulting loss both ailer ons sound impact ground surprisingly light damage plane thoroughly inspected before flight Link ages solid tight used servo aileron five heavy-duty steelpinned hinges surface After crash hinges still firmly glued wings ailerons steel pin torn through hinge material Some days cant win Dick McLean editor Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron Florida asked someone count noses dinner meeting report came back average face forgot faces Dont forget have good time month Illinois ana S Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 1314 487-1967 AsousciaO Vice-Poadnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kerr 1808 12th Sn. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Koinhshiro Way LOxington KY 40603 Raymond Movers P0 Box 243 Smitheille MO 64089 Holes Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme Unixersity City MO 63122 William 0 Sniavlny P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazol Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Iarna IL 61378 Frequency Cocodinato James Check 564 Grentchesxer St Lexington KY 40505 did go School has started sum mer has entered waning moments midwest season starts wind down District VI has some interesting events 1983 selected two teams FAI Pattern Rough River Scale Louisville Thank heaven Kentucky parks good number mall shows open houses model fields some interesting non-rule book events other fun fly type Earlier summer unusual de manding Great Race Sailplanes held near Chicago Twenty-plus teams challenged Mother Nature another complete demanding course Its rule book certainly outstanding wellthought-out event Another event just completed its fifth year Warbirds contest developed sponsored Spirits St Louis RC Club contest Scale WW Il-type models scale static judged raced pylon course heats Its exciting prospect combining static scores points placing heats has refined slowly over years reason am mentioning event due determination club has over years have patient knowing events especially nonrule book events take some time develop advertising world will re place words competitors year patience began paying off number contestants grew 21 one-day event few pictures spit out trusty instant Number 1 illustrates important ingredients competitors life Understanding wives family enjoying afternoon together creating fraternity whoops sorority important Joe Lunt events originators shows off trophy carrying name plates past four years winners Three wins individual trophy keeps years winner Mark Been Wayne Nenninger Ralph Doyle running second third Mark Been left Rich Taylor perform delicate act surgery winning model 108 Model Aviation Thad Brannon age 13 built H-Ray preparing flight Shelby Hagberg last years winner two twins showed up event year really great see P-38 zipping along 25 feet off ground around course Perhaps club have idea can little hard work generate interesting exciting activity has over last five years After Stall Turn. received nice letter Bob Suhr Peoria RC Modelers information about RC Ground School work Peoria Park District have devel oped comprehensive school program eight weeks filled films video tapes demos club experts pieces valuable information quite unique feature occurs during third session extra optional session will sche duled workshop local modeler During session students will mass-produce kits recommended trainer model using facilities shop modeler can begin construction model can get one-on-one assistance during rest class impressed logical pro gression incorporated sessions ob vious considerable thought refine ment has occured over its first three years operation Bob Suhr ateacherby profession has structured classes accommo date absolute beginner well re turning I-haven t-modeled-for-years indi vidual Bob has agreed provide copy outline would give group ex cellent leg-up starting program would strongly urge club write Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Bartonville IL 61607 Either CL FF could easily adapt program discipline opportunity little PR fly ing Department Army Depot Granite City IL Dave Cosby southern Missouri Helicopter couple models helped further dispel toy syndrome wasnt very large crowd picnic little bit exposure helps following weekend brought annual Greater St Louis Modeling Association Airshow three-hour demo bit little dif ferent airshows use just guys have show team show-oriented participants gives spec tators good idea modeling gives Sunday flier chance strut stuff addition proceeds donations given Missouri Park Board fund pro vides scholarships persons going park administration recreation work knows5 person park department area contact new field may have helped money GSLMA airshow Newsletters warning comes Palos Crash Chronicle regard money sent up-front piece equipment have company fade scene before equipment gets Editor j Cernava recommends COD process safest must buy mail Certainly probably should consider local hobby shop Mr Cernava suggests Indy RC South Flight Lines tells club Brotherhood Award given club member exhibits selfless attitude assisting club its members guests award established memory Don Rike former member passed away last year St Louis Aero Pilots Touch-NGo item safety column Ron Moritz Whenever sense anything might wrong want model groundlike NOW No hesitation no Hm wonder what no lets check out little further Land NOWI whole lot safer check out potential problem ground air very good point Ron us fail heed time time Saints NewsYou know modelers wife home smells funny youve quit making excuses absolutely unplug anything make determined effort beat him club newsletter mail comes closethe first new RC Con test Board appointments has made Bob Belluomini Crestview KY has agreed accept position Helicopter Board Welcome decision end rules pro cess Bob Lets hope membership District VI keeps posted feel ings concerning future rules proposals Enuf Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Asniotant vice-Prenidmnt Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapido IA 52402 Auocaate vics-Pvfadnto Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridga Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Boyd eowdish 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427 Rutsel Kneteger 2625 C Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee W 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tanglnwood Tr St ,oseph Mt 49085 Al Scidmore 013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frqumncy Cooedinator Pete Water 117 Cant Main Upper Level Northyille Mt 48167 Phona Day 13131 348-0085 evening 13131 437-4244 last column prepared AVP Ron Sears talked him phone after got back Team Finals think talking happiest man world have note Bill Warner Cloudbusters Detroit area will host 1984 Flying Aces Nats conjunction Michigan Exchange Clubs no dates given yet picture Cloudbusters Paul Smith combative flier shows group guy right foreground sometimes doubles Balsa Bug jack Moses half Jeff Noecker President Northeast Michi gan Radio Modelers Society sends shots Mall Show last April AMA dis play action Stop Danger sign used keep cars others off inactive runway use Wurtsmith AFB About second picture says what like think mainstay world stay ing red candy airplanes make up sell shows made roll Smarties fuselage stick gum wings Life Savers wheels bit novelty sell like hotcakes Alpena RC club partici pated show guests openers have set matters straight The guys Milwaukee once told summary District VII winners theres nothing rocks Indians upthere December 1983 109 pictures Sunday flier Stan Zdon Three pictures felt marker notes back showed through Heres Stans daughter Tonya QB15 Waco Spitfire picture MARCs Spring Mall Show illustrates excellent photography dis play augment aircraft Photo Bob Mitchell call body inputs new Con test Boards went well enough Ive got good well-recommended people everything Helicopter Gotta get old tele phone maybe Rich wants job Just got back dedication AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA Heartwarming experience first held some misgivings about quality Russ Barrera collection whole truck-load seeing material parts pieces cluded set straight Fascinating lam proud very high count plaques Dis trict VII wall devoted Charter Mem ber Donors building fund $500 Somehow PMAC has two anywhere near area sure stop Make sure check hours Generally speaking center open during normal business hours unless some thing special going Dont expect drop Sunday afternoon unannounced Thanks pictures guys Now dont have resort filling space jokes although Johnny Clemens offered give some used jokes does have other kind Arkansas sana exico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob FrIedi 5512 Sounhwood Untie Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Willam Harley III 927 commerce Pleasannon TX 7806 Al Rabe 1904 Volley Oak c lining TX 75061 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr. Barnlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinanor Tom Blakeney 2300 Mey Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 AMA jewelry great amount sparkling part model aeronautics way AMAers can found news letters proud what we certainly would write other share Please think over because really pretty powerful thought very important future AMA District VIII now producing some best newsletters whole US personalities newsletters direct re flections editors what feel will help clubs club members what helps individual club must help aeromodeling whole Dont forget ex change newsletters other clubs Remem ber might having fun receive bunch good-looking news letters ARKS News Amarillo TX Radio Kontrol So ciety very neat readable lot good art work came J D Moore club secretary included 46member club roster Another very good-looking informa tive newsletter Mountain View Radio Control Flying Club Don Langer editor Mountain View Dallas area club looks to making great strides lot directions quite honor have made Honorary Member progressive group like Thanks guys mentioning handsome newsletters must salute Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons understandable handsome paper because co-edited Joel Joni Sheldon easier-to-read papers area has benefit some real enthusiastic leaders too KK Gwen McClure Larry Sartor Associate VP Another easy-to-read paper Con denser ARCS Alamo Radio Control Society San Antonio TX editor produces good effort Dick Adams ARCS oldest RC groups District VIII mentioned personality newsletters Harry Tilley edits Flite Line Tyler TX Modelers Club does lower case typed letters Texan resist using capital letters quite triumph admire Harry appreciate too mentioned paper name will upcom ing ballot AMA president! takes clever editor find cartoons jokes inclusion paper relate modeling sort awareness shown editors Jim Jon Polozeck Rich ardson TX RC Clubs Dawn Patrol latest effort cartoon young modeler saying hate disagree Pop stork has too little wingspread carry sixto 10-pound load newsletter Texoma RC Club Sherman TX tickled gag morial said Rest Peace Pitts *Born 1980 constructed Tom Ridge Bo gota TX *Cause deathElevator clevis broke off control horn flying verted about 50 feet high *Survived owner Cris Noles pilot Mike Noles grin can have sympathy other priceless same newsletter great cartoon woman talking model builder husband saying Remember unexplained interference glitch crashed new airplane last weekend Same thing happened new car Mike Noles mentioned above club president received beautiful letter content appearance secretary Shreve port Area Radio Kontrol Society Shreve port-Bossier City LA Gene Self said some members complained about never seeing club mentioned model publications Gene said fault ourswe have never submitted formation should good lesson other clubs Dont count anyone dis cover Toot own horn Gene points out 101-member club active about way club can active effective Pylon Pattern Scale Combat Giant Scale good old fun flys civic PR side put demo flights shows Barksdale AFB LA State University Live demos mall show generated profits went MDA top off Gene Self said have good club proud great mentioning good newsletters try point out what good worthy attention can copy some good stuff smile say Im already doing Don Blackburn Odessa TX Prop Busters RC Club puts out very readable newsletter secret puts news up very short formative paragraphs separates XXXX - - dividers think could take lesson Don Bob Severance edits San Antonio TX Prop Busters Prop-Wash highlight editorial effort calendar marked clubs dates rest year stops some old forgot Anoth er plus Bob newsletter under club emblem says Visitors welcome friendly kick Joe Petz Borger TX Model Airplane Club sent 80 MAC 8th Annual Fun-Fly notice com plete good map saying Come Fly Texas Most Congenial Group hard beat isnt spirit generally find among modelers just great folks dangit Hot Dogger newsletter Central Oklahoma RC Society Norman edited J W Isern salts paper lots photos have impact printed word anytime also puts illustrated meeting notice date place right address part mailing real selling' now will have surely figured out really enjoy newsletters Keep em coming because have enthusiastic audience Ill try pass along much good stuff can please dont 110 Model Aviation frustrate like club does dutiful ly send newsletter ad dress kind can thank sending Come now gang column bit shorter usual month feel Ive said lot recog nizing some unsung heros modeling newsletter editors Bless have some really excellent photos will have wait until next month because must pack go Reston VA dedication new AMA Headquarters museum think Im proud! ****ALL FOR NOW**** tolorado 0 Kansas aska h Dakota C Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aagocsete Vlce-Fedwe Gene corson ox 2832 casper WY 62602 Ed Ccx 8209 LintJest Prairie village KS 88208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford P1 Aurora co 80015 im Mattorn 429 Oogwooo Grafton NO 5821 Jim Aicketta 516s Ctoudas Sioux Falls SO 67103 Preqaesy Cocedinstor DId Gates 2380 5 Holly Fl Oenw co 80220 Phone Dey 303 761-5960 Evening 303 7574082 AMA alive well Eighty-six thousandplus members middle Septemberl Something has going right continued membership growth associations experiencing tough time existing times let alone growing As briefly reflect past year number significant events contributed continued growth Setting substantial achievable goals has certainly significant factors seeing lot positive things happen Briefly 1 Through AMAs continued effort have newly added RC frequencies 2 have through efforts Headquarters staff se cured better insurance coverage 3 Membership services supplies being handled accurately faster both dividual club needs 4 have fulltime staff 35 plus seasonal assistance carry out day-to-day work tasks organization 5 leadership other coun tries look organization trends ask participation significant events 6 AMA through diligent efforts contributions its membership has its own National Center Aeromodeling includes offices staff library meeting rooms work space own pub lication certainly least museum displaying proud heritage evolu tion modeling country country world have such facility new building dedicated September able participate must feel very proud 7 Another successful comprehensive Nats held new convention look well-attended plans already underway next years Nats 8 Executive Council elected officers Headquarters staff have achieved new heights working cooperative ly successfully advancing model avia tions image productivity group has second terms actual achievement goals set over last several years too something AMA member can point pride will soon receiving ballots mail vote AMA President Vice President District IX would urge promptly exercise right responsibil ity support candidates choice volunteer elected officers need know support endeavors behalf Vote immediately return ballots Some good news bad news received re cently AMA member Olie Olson Jr AMA 9829 Olie president Omahawks RC Inc club Omaha NE sued recently regarding noise First good news August 8 1983 judgment entered favor defend ants Omahawks RC Club against plaintiffs counts petition dis missed won suit bad news plaintiff has requested motion new trialwhich may grantedbut appeal may first step taking case States Supreme Court lot discussion regarding fact club refused become AMA charter club thus covered insurancewise attorneys fees just such problems spite fact indi vidual members well officers have AMA members long time rationale shared could get own insurance requiring members belong AMA would damage potential growth individual modelers assisted nations much moral support ap peal help hope Oma hawks RC group would consider becoming AMA chartered club join AMA club family enjoy peace mind know ing national organization could would assist future problems like nature would agree Omahawks presi dent club did good job standing ground defending position Id hope president Olson would agree ordeal could have easier second round could have us behind simple act chartering club Olie Olson obviously responsible leader virtu.t being elected Omahawks Let hope leads group under umbrella AMA com ing year AMA member Jim Van Loo Sergeant Bluff IA shares following memoriam great modeler known District IX modelers Memoriam Bill Benton Friend Modeler anyone meeting him always smile twinkle eye new mod eler patient kind full endless information always tl flying field before usually made flight two cut grass needed would usually last leave just case some might need help either beginner old timer Bill Benton dear friend modeler will missed us Bill Benton died August 23 doing what liked doing put airplane together Omahawk Field died massive heart attack before could fly think wife put best about Bill wont contest fun fly cant look down airplane cant watch fly will always thoughts break ground new airplane many occasions Some times traded before got fly wife Jean three daughters big gleam eye Shelly time arrived scene Sooland Mod elers express deepest sympathy loss. Jim Van Loo As colum being written RC Aerobatic World Championships just three weeks away week October 10 Best luck competitors especially USA team fly best Pen sacola FL arnona fotna e Hawaii da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aesociete Vice-Presidesogs Tom Banker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn cater 2020 Gilt Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Bob Kampmaen 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenia AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box SI Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Chilani Sr Fukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Pruquency Coordlnenor Hal Jackson 828E Sunset Ave Far Oaks CA B5628 Ptone 1916 964803 Just brief report month once didnt have travel out town visit club meeting As matter fact tended two since last report first own club meeting second return visit local Soaring club Peninsula Silent Flyers invited back third time club president Ed Leahy responsible asking back time club has continual battle hang its flying site housing project keeps inching closer working developer trying come up lution would agreeable both sides Stay tuned further developments showed club Jay Gerbers latest epic film Free Flight Adrift Air loved Some old-timers club cut teeth Free Flight As mat ter fact viewers visitor night old-timer also vice-president North American Rock well Eagles club asked attend meeting club bring Free Flight film says theres bunch old-timers will enjoy having memories jogged conclusion meeting club made $50 donation AMA Building Fund thanks AMAs thanks fine club its help AMA display booth busy traveling December 1983 111 around District Im going call home December because Ill need use show Sky-naughts Saddleback Valley putting annual Toys-for-Tots airshow El Toro Marine Lighter-Than-Air Base Im going attend show have past case want attend cost childs toy date December 11 There will noted fliers giving demonstrations sparkplug opera tion Dave Herbert Dave also says will classic Chevrolet car show 5K 10K footrace further entertainment Plan attend Several thousand people year need booth display drop line Ill put schedule would like visit club Write see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI_ DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AuOciaU Vice-PresidsU Al Culver 1607 S non Elm 1 Focatello tD a3201 Simon Dreese Box 58 An t Oroadvresv MT 89018 Gary Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dove Mollens 18869 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick lVjcloline PD BOo 523 Klamath Falls OA 97601 Chick Young 29020 1t Ave. S. Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Aedmond WA 98082 Freqoenoy Coordinator AoOert Balch 15439 SE Heig . Portland OA 97236 Phone 5031 761-8103 get third edition Northwest Model Expo Puyallup will three months away Mark February 4 5 calendar either get plane ready just come enjoy best shows around Remember will District Xl meeting probably oclock try get meeting VP needs input can get pretty much standstill far outdoor competition concerned As men tioned last month couple FF contests going rest activity indoors Check around find out whats going might pleasantly sur prised interesting what challenge Indoor flying Speaking contests want men tioned will have give couple months lead time possible send pictures sure put paper between pictures write back felt-tip pen Unfortunately ink seems leach emulsion print forgot give credit last month photographer Bob Baich supplied nice shots does times Also seems words about Haystack 83 have also left until now goes last several years have mixed weather best annual meeting floatplane fliers year great just little wind Saturday calm glassy water Sunday Plenty sunshine pleasant tem peratures made good contest course few mishaps have other Haystack outings can learn others misfortune though remember attach engines plane somewhere other motor mount thats done inevitable oc curs engine motor mount ripped plane engine stays plane instead going bottom flexible cable should job quite well can also remember stick tip float water landing attempts As Randy Weaver discovered leads interesting 5-point landing touch 5 points splash Just make sure under stood maneuver Randy repeated very next flight lost engine Rumor has Don Anderson looking scuba gear several other minor mishaps water tumbles serious harm Terry McGill spending lot time trying get together whole best Haystacks Did ever have weekends everything did wrong Went Seattle area take some activities three going managed pick exactly wrong order show up three Oh well FAI Challenge nice long talk several con testants CD Kevin Collins lift seemed phenomenal might have bit too much wind overall feeling fine place fly great day mythical Harts Lake Prairie Once find prairie cannot help realize very good FF field like oasis grass sea trees Anyway amazed what can done balsa tissue rub ber make craft really flies As leaving Kevin Collins looking lift A-2 Towline Glider turns out found week later set new AMA record A-2 total time 3459 sec onds Key broke old record four min utes put perspective first flew seven consecutive 3-minute maxes five maxes 1 -mm last last flight would have nine minutes max came down 639 Congrats Kevin great job Later same weekend Puget Sound ROCs held Big Bird Bash Mt Rainer clubs field Over 50 planes showed up around 35 pilots man what has already described very good week end time least 1000 spectators enjoying festivities ably run Mr Big Bird himself Al Alman Contest ants came British Columbia California Idaho Oregon Washington Certain ly provided vast cross-section styles likes among like fly big uns Since essentially un-contest prizes Al found given out draw ings seems fair way distri bute loot since keeps Randy Weaver Dick Hansen having goodies digress success years fly-in Im sure can mark calendar re peat next year Well keep posted have read about supposed problems new frequencies have worried about using fear have tried found work Nats course sources indicate 11 thats right group eleven Sail planes air time different ones going up time Another source said 13 up once thats yenfled Could get trouble course gear far out tune someone else can work receiver trans mitter another frequency about maybe get someone else say send gear peri odic check maintenance Well certainly hope case ounce pre vention could worth ton cure speaking Tom Brightbill Bob Dodgson Tom Nielson Dave Johnson otherwise known King court turns out Tom got Hi Johnson Memorial Trophy home safe sound saw last being squeezed hard feared its structural health did Tom walk off biggie Bob Dodg son took second Unlimited next ques tion going Can again Reno next August course fact what did six trophies besides Toms done among what may largest Sail plane contest ever flown indicates strength NW Sailpianers Dave Mullens AVP CL activity comes word Spanaway contest real success 25 contestants nd signed up six new AMA members contest What fliers encountered well-run enjoyable contest will probability repeated next summer Dave indicates very nice site Con trol Line contest Spanaway very far Puyallup know Dave asked about next years Nats mentioned earlier will Reno Stead Field As understand CL facility just fine However earlier year news letter complaining about facility Westover Having seen area wonder just what complainer wants main circles taxiways flat level Combat fliers flying over grass Im total loss know what supposed wrong site least far know porta-potties didnt overflow Anyway according Bev Wisniewski site Reno OK anyone has specific concerns let know Ill see what can find out Say anyone has pull Santa ask him word processor ordered last year just gotta have machine spells Well have priced gallon correct-type lately AMA Executive Council decided should have some new contest boards So directive esteemed Prez John Grigg am present looking people serve need someone Soaring board someone Racing board someone Heli copter board decide nominate someone board first get permis sion write tell should appoint selection Also need someone sit soon formed FAI Scale Team Selection Committee aspects see troubling upward onward Several months ago put out plea feedback possibility getting some kind communication going between clubs know whats happening way fun-flys other get-togethers can get around enjoy anothers company already have volunteer what need commitment clubs out pass information person will compile about Anyone out togetherness HAPPY FLYING 112 Model Aviation JUNIOBox FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Doug Dahikes Magic Boomerang boomerang model airplane flying machine anyway What have however cleverest least expensive effective attention-getters club could create Doug Dahikes little boomerang Flyer can real ly turn kids parents too mall shows fun flies demonstrations con tests arent going cost club fortune either since made easily obtainable cardboard being light cardboard theyre quite harmless kids get line message too clever part roomerang rry boomerang has four blades clubs mes sage can rubber-stamped Look drawing First name Flyer Second says boomerang yours gift local CL club case compliments OAKS Osh kosh Area Kontroline Squadron Third tells OAKS hold meetings extends invitation Fourth flying instructions last blade m. would guess fourth vane actually says n over flying instructions use looks like much too much way instructions just vane Biggest cost would seem having rubber stamps made up ecially insist fancy out-of-the-usual lettering would suggest simply using typewritersize capital letters no matter onetime cost can easily absorbed club . make your. club will have best public relations de vices going Selection cardboard important made bunch varying thicknesses pays keep away cardboard too flimsy too heavy So get cracking . un call Dougs boomerang Magic because way can scoop youngsters its up convert uple anyway . modelers GOOD STUFF IN THE WIND FOR BEGINNERS Lots times easy become discour aged think no out gives darn about young beginners isnt Really quite number guys would like things kids things vary Some pretty solid ideas others bit too imaginative per haps would like list few Write can use input Doug Dahlke 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 Weve just shown guys inven tiveness Doug has expectations putting Junior-type models production next year Ask him about Ask him copy Modeling Questionnaire will make think Joe Wagner 135 Waugh Ave New Wil mington PA 16142 Joe forming national society Fun Flyers very ambitious undertaking hopes have groundwork completed early 1984 Ask him about Jack Carter 1444 Hickory Way Racine WI 53405 Jacks Seven Steps Indoor have pretty well-defined Some models designs completed Hell glad tell about ideas school participation Ray Roberts 1521 Morningside Drive Burbank CA 91506 Ray already has pro gram installed working school regular part curriculum Hes spreading word write him Ill keep posted keep posted what doing help kids See next month * * Keep flippin propsomethings bound happen TOP VIEW- FLYING INSTRUCTIONS STAMPED ON THIS WING COMPLIMENTS OF ROUND ALL CORNERS OSEKOSH REA K ONTROLINE S QUADRON 024032 IiCARDBOARD I' WHITE GLUEBLADESARE8AX1/ \LJ NOT TO SCALE ItTmz- 1EETINGS FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH AT 1 PM 10 YOUNG IBEGINNERS WELCOME C Ik l 1 jl TL JIJ 1/8 DIHEDRAL UNDER EACH TIP CONSTRUCTION 1 Cut out two pairs wings shown round corners 2 Align glue together dry add dihedral 3 Decorate felt pen desired stamp club info Having built easy 1-2-3 proceed flying instructions FLYING INSTRUCTIONS Lefties reverse thisl 11Resist temptation hold FLYER level floor throwwont work 21Snugly pinch FLYER between thumb knuckle index finger tip blade Tilt upward near vertical85 degrees PORTANTI Launch straight forward elevation angle 10 degrees 30 degrees using SNAP OF THE WRIST MOTION much like cracking whip Will NOT fly otherwisel Wags suggest its snap flyl 41Size circle mostly depends rotor loading ie weight cardboard 3/-4 gram FLYER normal circle isabout4feet 51Most common reasons poor flight lack wrist snap throwing too hard wrong launch angle Sure Ill answer questions FLYER will need self-addressed stamped envelopeI 0 DAHLKE 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 FLYER TYPE 4-WING SPORT BOOMERANG ROTOR DIA 8 WEIGHT 4-6 grams AREA SOLIDARITY 16 sq DESIGNED BY DOUG DAHLKE December 1983 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
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L Public Relations An As important years Academys history comes close good time look some events 1983 some plans 1984 Perhaps biggest public relations mem ory 1983 opening National Center Aeromodeling After almost 50 years life growth Academy means member have its own office building museum library visi tors center giant step forward mile stone remarkable significance can tell no fear contradiction member non-member has visited new building past several months has delighted some cases almost overwhelmed design neatness building collection models memorabilia person company made contribution project owed debt gratitude modelers have yet send contribution tax deduc tible help dump mortgage urge write check today mail 1983 Nats great success ways Perhaps lasting effect having modelers families converge Chicopee MA Westover AFB will overall publicity model aviation model aviators received sport should better known New England now perhaps ever known before Thanks efforts generated interest sport can count good public image remaining minds New Englanders long time Flying site success stories have com ing year Yes know some clubs have lost sites due noise complaints clubs have granted per mission fly public private property November issue Model Aviation story Tn-Cities RC Club Washington State got new field Conservation District property type story being repeated areas such Raleigh NC Aeromasters have just gained flying field former landfill site AMA has lot experience lot materials can assist club starts go after flying fieldjust Update contact us give us chance work services membership buys you should take advantage needed encourage building Scale models AMA introduced new national award year call National Scale Award major trade show aircraft judged Best Scale independent local judges will winner nice trophy being awarded owner plane region al winners will eligible enter Nation al Scale Award Contest National Scale Trophy will presented overall win ner Judging will done non-AMA per sonnel like have good positive public image club going after community sup port almost vital good working re lationship developed prior re quest favored treatment clubs have conducted mall shows major shopping centers result have gained new members received assistance either public private sources flying field problem developed mind pro posed Model Av/at/onSeptember 1983 National Mall Show Day developed 1984 response chartered clubs around country has very encour aging Several clubs already have plans mall show early part 1984 dates al ready fixed calendar no prob lem suggested program clubs can go ahead thing though dates may coincidethat lux ury can have volunteer arrangement Other clubs have very strong endorsement idea have sent clubs package information suggested press release can used Continued page 703 December 1983 99 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Club Patches Emblems Needed Above shown previously donated dis play AMA Museum still amount fraction over 1700 AMA char tered clubs dont see yours photo dont know has received AMA send club can properly represented AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF S S 0 Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek 5O General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith lam JOHNNYCLEMENS AMA-18 Dallas TX am presently serv ing AMA District VIII Vice President am asking vote next AMA President would like know am writing message myself thoughts come deep within qualifications deep well-doc umented AMA history president AMA eight years 1971 through 1978 greatest growth period AMA has ever enjoyed 46 years being AMA member have held AMA office expect SecretaryTreasurer Representing United States rose 1st Vice President FAI-CIAM world aeromodeling Most today cessful AMA programs originally planned president 1971 brought new era AMA Council named New Momentum again time same kind enthusiastic leadership Mo mentum need look forward toward new goals membership 100000 well within reach Weve gotta go after could own control own permanent flying site facility supporting championship events world invitationals yet beginning tap healthy field corpor ate support involvement would pro vide much needed funds positive public relations leadership model aviation can integrate nations educational systems offer todays young people excit ing education expanded goals would legacy better future country maximum membership effective ness need expand encourage fun social side AMA modeling Compe tition flying already well-established generates its own momentum have constant need upgrade flying safety rules better serve us Special Inter est Groups should encouraged guiding us AMA could provide program project guidance chartered clubs schools communities should constantly im proving dignity recognition re minding world aeromodeling truth seedbed aviation space development biggest aims should toward careful conservative spending dues money gain maximum fun value dues avoid threat dues increases 60 years active modeling have given experience phases modeling sportFree Flight Control Line Radio Control years officership have given administrative skills wisdom am older kids AMA years Continued page 104 JOHN C GRIGG Lockport NY incumbent candidate re-election office President AMA Johns past rec ord verifies strong supporter average modeler well highly competitve member credited bringing stability governing body sponsoring three-year term elected officers ap pointed Chairman very successful RC Frequency Committee created needed new contest boards fought very suc cessful East Coast Nats generally im proved benefits average modeler need continued strong leadership During John Griggs administration AMA has grown just over 76000 members well over 86000 John will work toward greater growth promoting youth aspects hobby vastly improved insurance program coverage both individuals chartered clubs acquired additional new frequencies Radio Control flying implemented revolving site concept Nats provide better opportunity members parts country attend participate provided great improvements overall membership services benefits John Grigg active modeler having participated Free Flight years ago Control Line Radio Control events presently active RC Soaring powered flight John Grigg fully supported hobby AMA President wife Joan may have met Nationals trade shows re-elected office John Grigg will work toward establishing viable youth pro gram through local schools 4-H clubs scouts own chartered clubs will work ward further improving efficiency Headquarters operation through better com puter services simplified operating proce dures aimed holding line costs thereby minimizing need future dues adjustment Most importantly will continue responsive member questions concerns knows member ship AMA gives reason exist John Grigg presents sincere honest image required leadership position AMA sincerely ask vote re-elect John Grigg President AMA Vice President-District ED IZZO Holliston MA seeking re election VP District I would like recount accomplishments last two years state areas hope work good District AMA Aggressively represented constituents Council Meetings regard financial ex penditures Academy desires special interest groups Chairman Noise Committee established parameters necessary reduce noise levels have identified proper instrumentation well way toward establishing noise limits Academy hope continue work effort Last least succeeded obtain ing National Championships District first time history Academy Nats held Dis trict hope establish annual modeling symposium conducted clubs of-our District Also working toward establishing Regional Championship District cover ing categories modeling urge vote feel efforts plans coincident beliefs large turnout will tell have backing District members Thank support Vice President-District IV HOWARD CRISPIN JR AMA 568 Charlottesville VA seeks vote Vice President AMA District IV Academy now has fine new building house Headquarters staff records aeromodeling museum does make Academy what Academy people people member ship much effort needs expended conducting affairs national level same time greater need satisfy aims desires growth Academy District local levels important members Dis trict IV elect Vice President dividual familiar District its activi ties needs Howard such person has active national District state local levels competitor Contest Di rector judge officer groups levels Howard has also active Associ ate Vice President during terms present Vice President As AVP other conditions Howard has occasion work Headquar ters staff members Executive Council has attended numerous Council meetings both observer partici pant thoroughly familiar way things supposed operate back ground Howard can represent mem bers District carrying out desires members within National framework Let us work together make District IV active enjoyable scene future model aeronautics CHARLES SPEAR Mocksville NC seeking election first term Vice President representing District IV al ready know Charlie years dedication modeling AMA Continued age 104 100 Model AViation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS National President Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 6316314 KREMER PRIZE normally like avoid writing about fullscale aviation column because ARE model aviation organization IS model aircraft magazine However just could pass up item involves man got start model aviation Dr Paul MacCready will recall him designer aircraft won first Kremer prize completing one-mile closed circuit course man-powered aircraft went design aircraft crossed English Channel using man-power designed solar-powered aircraft rose new heights accomplishments Now new Kremer prize20000 pounds sterling first person com plete one-mile closed circuit course 3 minutes less aircraft powered on-board electrics competitors prize allowed 10 minutes energy storage Yep Dr MacCready did again time using two electric motors series power third act onboard generator Unique inventive usu al picture below depicts latest air craft successful September flight about 21/2 minutes MORE ELECTRIC spent very enjoyable period KRC group Hatfield PA past August Electric-powered fly-in see Electrics impressed become meet no formal competition drew entrants over northeast US Florida Canada Electric stay Models meet-ranged floater type Sailplanes over highly maneuverable little 05-powered jobs Most impressive little WASP designed Jim Zaremsky did very snappy inside outside square loops tight axial rolls anything else might expect aileronlelevator equipped ship have tried Electrics yet owe yourself go watch some newer equipment fly better yet give try yourself 4-H Two years ago contacted jack Seidler AMA member New Jersey associated 4-H organization process establishing flying field 4-H group unfortunately very close hospital advice insist models equipped adequate mufflers first should talk hospital management alert intent possibility noise problem did went far limit engines 45 displacement positive approach involved local government officials make aware needs modelers During recent 4H Fair invit ed mayor nearby city Leonia NJ officiate judge static display As Jack writes Art Jones mayor accepted apparently did enjoy himself also ac quired knowledge hobby its posi tive effect providing no cost govern ment recreational activities especially made available youth further states feel some far-sighted modelers should feel developing friend ship governing officials important maintain acquire new flying sites picture below shows Mayor Jones judging models right Unfortunately other gentleman models picture identified FAI CHAIRMEN Recent communications several mod elers indicate suitably publi cize names FAI team selection committee chairmen various AMA con test board members chairmen listed monthly near contest calendar FAI remedy situation least some extent am listing present chairmen Outdoor FF FlA FiB FiC Dr Wayne Drake 3290 SE Pelton Troutdale OR 97060 Indoor FF FiD Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 CL Combat F2D Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Heights MI 48077 RC Aerobatics F3A Dave Brown 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 RC Soaring Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Electroflite F3E Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 have four others soon formed CL Team Race Speed combined Scale Helicopter Pylon PAMPA handles selec tion CL Aerobatics extremely well remov ing need separate committee Begins look TSCs getting numerous require separate coordinator much same have AMA contest rules boards SILLY QUESTION What AMA Vice President District V travels way Birmingham AL Nashville TN FAI Combat Team Selection meet gets fine group people pose picture after snapping shutter finds out has no film instant print camera Hmmmm YOUTH IDEA recently received membership appli cation 14-year-old boy did send Open members wishes remain anonymous sent him suggested mention concept informal youth program rather just mention AM SHOUTING great ideaanyone else out care further idea Support youngster hobby could provide just impetus youngster needs become life-long mem ber avid modeler FAI COMBAT thrill kill challenge hunt fully combine event resulting enjoyable events modeler spectator mid-Sep tember pleasure attending team selection meet Nashville TN watching group go about slow steady path selecting team World Champs next year Now course president sup posed all-knowing all-seeing able tell just looking person whether person has chance make team right Well look Ron Colombo righthand flier cast right wrist knowabsolutelyhe can make team flying left handed Wrong did make team finished top heap what can oil-field worker like George Cleveland know about flying Combat Yep Second seat team ever heard Howard Rush Only everyone flies FAI Combat soon world cause has third seat team WILL well-represented World Champs next year three team Tom Fluker reigning World Champ back defend title Thirty-seven combatants started meet three survived believe three entrants could well represent us Colombo Cleveland Rush will Interesting com ment Tom Fluker World Champlm competing trials because guys too good beat jok ing Tom arent December 1983 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Today September 24th AMA hav ing ribbon-cutting Open House body invitedincluding Want go OK its arranged Come Im go ing escort through whole shmear caboose Look pictures pay tention See picture above AMAs new building See brick walls See tree planted See lady Isnt cute Come closer Meet Kathy Suprata Linda Brown taking time out registering everybody smile Lets go inside Dont scared ladies inside receptionists Meet Kathy Ladow Peeev Merritt girls look pretty happy Because working Academy Model Aeronautics thats Look behind Kathy Peggy See plaques Walls everywhere plaques everywhere built walls unselfish contributions covered honor heroes Donors workers living legends Come Look kids See cavernous interior See hundreds priceless model airplanes hanging everywhere Big ones little ones green ones blue ones heavy ones light ones Some look like made real experts flawless construction Some look like garbage make know hot maybe fly OK crosssection everything Everywhere look little model airplanes ceiling air floor Important people crowding corridor name would name name would require pages 180-page mag would allow heaven modeling memora belia cut past present future model airplanes made possible donations dues money tribute AMA bute YOU breathless scene Reston Virginia right across Potomac River Washington DC used pay high rent Youve seen everything Dont worry about AMA Open House anymore Youve thing importance See happy couple above Meet Velma Teubner Johnny Clemens Johnny run ning AMA President too little buddy Texas Johnny also served president distinction eight years election no bad guys Only two good guys No matter wins cant lose Well get good presi dent See next month. NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 102 Model Aviation happy husband wife team John Joan Grigg standing front new AMA building can see uncut ribbon behind official building opening has yet begun John running AMA President another term has served dis tinction three years Academy Model Aeronautics has volunteer workers sacrifice time efforts work slave years years pay provide organization oversee protect model airplane activities John Grigg Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand. weekend September 24-25 1983 now part AMAs history share Grand Opening ceremonies National Center Aero modeling truly grand affair elegant touch class typical modeling events new AMA building beautiful new furniture decorations potted plants new grass hard grow during torrid summer freshly-mowed newly-planted trees shrubs weather too ideal warm hot sunshine mix blue sky clouds mostly gathering beauti ful people made weekend re member people included Frank Zaic California Walt Good Florida Gordon Light Maine Wally Simmers Illinois C C Johnson Texas Ben Shereshaw New Jersey Frank Garcher Indiana Bob Champine Virginia Maynard Hill Maryland Laird Jackson Pennsylvania Al Novotnik Con necticut others because AMA Executive Council ad ditional states also represented About 200 present ribbon cutting took place 4 pm Saturday following some emotional words several speakers Everybody knew history being made after 47 years since establishment AMA 1936 AMA now permanent home roots fu ture obviously major milestone Academy Model Aeronautics sets stage another big celebration come 1986 AMA will celebrate its 50th anniversary Meanwhile grand opening introduces some new problems attractiveness new building its museum contents means can expect visitors geared yet hope 1984 assuming new budget will pro vide keeping museum open week ends also some extra staffing during week visitors can accommodat ed interruption basic AMA Headquarters operation Its new challenge hope meet adequately facility belongs entire mem bership can seen enjoyed whenever have opportunity visit Great Nats. 1983 National Model Airplane Cham pionships uniqueit paid itself pre liminary financial report years big event shows actually went slightly black first time years Some study Nats history indicates have about thousand entries Nats needs no subsidy event worlds biggest model meet year ibs location first time ever New England drew close thousand competitors helpers officials spectators 1983 Nats real morale booster plan operate annual event have endured lot criticism other Nats successful due site condifions under control have continued job whenever wherever have told Already hard work 84 Nats planning meeting held Reno NV event will held next year dates August 5 12 technical arrangements well underway necessary ingredient success people basis planning year earlier announcement dates lo cation vacation plans attendance may made now distance home will problem anyone has ever Natsanywherecan verify Nats al ways worth trip Again its matter people No matter Nats its people meet get know make hardship travel site condition cost worthwhile Reno great place familyits trip worth taking RC World Champs. As issue went press 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics about begin Pensacola FL Thirty countries registered October 10-15 contest though China withdrew due South Africas participation tremendously talent ed group fliers poised big event best world set perform before judges ten different countries wellknown names including Hanno Prettner Austria Wolf gang Matt Lichtenstein Dave Brown USA Ivan Kristensen Canada winner 83 Nats Any could win top four previous championships ner vousness about young flier Germany Lossen shown up first time last championships Acapulco Mexico 1981 almost won Next months Model viation will tell came out Renewal/Ballot Time. time see over 85000 membership renewal forms including elec tion ballots Open age class members should mail Look yours mail back soonby November25 elec tion deadline no later December 15 avoid missing insurance coverage 1984 issues Model v/at/on magazine PR UpdateCont pg 99 Mall Show Committee As stands right now will plan event take place February/March time slot office will make national press releases alert TV networks wire services other national contacts Academy getting better recognition days example 1983 Nats mentioned both Today Show Good Morning America show repre sentative White House present Grand Opening National Center Aeromodeling Another program slowly getting off ground Adopt-A-School suggestion outlined August 1983 Model Aviation recent months announcements variety national organizations have said school-age youngsters America need improve skills English mathe matics science What better way learn better habits three dis ciplines through model aviation medium What better way chartered club improve its own community image help local youngsters What better vestment future help develop skills young people after will running country some day about club officers Please re read August Model v/at/on page 101 have serious discussion pros cons proposal next club execu tive meeting Let hear please 87000-member mark reached first time AMA history September 1983 have never before such op portunity promote great sport model aviation out have ideas can use want hear clubs develop programs would like share other 1700 chartered clubs let us have details will pass along strength Academy membership Pulling gether can accomplish wonders Public recognition positive public image will help aeromodelers retain rights fly models choice across nation Lets work together preserve privileges Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Director National Association Rocketry President Pat Miller left presents Associa tions Aeromodeling Award Jonathan Santoa high school student Bowie MD Jonathans study wing tip vortices presented 1983 International Science Engineering Fair Albuquerque NM NAR Aeromodeling Award cosponsored Estes Industries Inc Penrose CO Academy Model Aeronautics particularly fitting years winner used model airplanes research December 1983 103 Charlie Spear Cont pg 100 Charlie started modeling twin-pushers way back 1931 During lifetime has tried types modeling has member AMA years interrupted four years service Air Force during WW II long-standing Contest Director prior formation AMA has held office president several modeling clubs Most notable famed Flying Sparks pioneer club very early days Radio Control past president Radio Control League North Carolina Currently Vice Pres ident National Soaring Society Associate Vice President AMAs District IV adds up over 50 years service modeling though retired pursuing sec ond career Charlie has time ability travel conscientious representative AMA members District IV Charlie plans cover geographical areas District IV through appointed AVPs personally wherever whenever possible also plans use column MA fairly discretion Charlie would honored first North Carolinian voice District IV AMA Executive Council sin cerely wants represent District IV Vice President would appreciate mem bers vote marking ballot beside name Vice President-District V BILL MATHEWS Birmingham AL AMA 119 incumbent time attend meeting Executive Council come away new appreciation vol unteers paid staff make AMA work also come away new enthusi asm what future holds modelers AMA period growth progress Although am unopposed ballot would greatly appreciate having vote vote confidence check voting record will show have abstained voting issues brought before Executive Council vote have tried make vote count betterment District V AMA includes considera tion what vote means individual club cant please everyone vote try have solid rea son vote am elected look forward working Junior program perpetual puzzler better Nats improved national convention better programs sport flier better communication members telephone number listed top column educational programs welcome ideas matters well others Please take few minutes time complete ballot year mail Lets show other districts District V means business Vote Vice President-District IX WILLIAM BIEDA Omaha NE want District IX Vice President because believe can make positive contribution AMA creating system checks bal ances could help enhancing fiscal accountability AMA toward its mem bers result streamlining its financial operations should result better services membership have modeling 32 years am avid sport flier RC CL Combat door Glider am member Orbiting Eagles Omaha have offices presi dent treasurer am District IX Contest Coordinator CD District IX FAI Combat Team Selection Committee member Because belief betterment air modeling important apply 23 years business experience 10 years non-profit organizational insurance ex perience advancement AMA making AMA financially account able its members Now AMA has gone 80s over $3 million assets feel District IX representative should someone can contribute controlled fiscal growth AMA set up system continuity responsibility Vote believe have sound ideas can brought reality TRAVIS McGINNIS incumbenr Arvada CO Active involved AMA members have past elected District IX Vice Pres ident believe have elected because commitment serve District AMA affairs consistent efforts pro mote modeling positive way available During years spent RC Coordinator Contest Director Associate VP District IX Vice President have spent countless hours involvement individuals clubs AMAs Executive Council Whenever two people talking modeling enjoy being involved involvement believe modelings future exists active listening representation ordinary modelers ideas suggestions betterment has will continue function serving District IX Vice President AMA has just enjoyed term growth productive positive ways additional services new RC frequencies national center museum offices has distinct pleasure have Executive Coun cil during time During past two terms Council work have acquired thorough knowledge its internal operations policies AMA staff can effectively work membership would hope continue apply knowledge continue unfin ished committee work now progress Give support election will can fairly represent phases model aviation District IX Johnny Clemens t pg 100 have intensified enthusiasm belief AMA aeromodeling have chosen wonderful hobby sport involving wonderful people Now choose progressive leadership will lead us pride new goals vote Johnny Clemens next AMA president will deeply appreciated will consider sacred trust SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT tnnnectcut e achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aaaocuate vice-Presidents Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Oenn5 Fclsom AFO 1 Gardiner ME 04346 Don Krafft o eon 1828 73 Heritage Ln. Ouoburv MA 02332 Al NOvotnik 4 eeverlv P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Ceardineton George Wilson 318 Fisner St. Waloole MA 02181 am very pleased announcethe appoint ment Chris Balling new AssociateVP state Rhode Island Chris has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm hobby feel has excellent com munication skills well-known Rhode Island area look forward working Chris representing modelers Rhode Island well District contest flying season rapidly com ing conclusion District I would like talk about couple contests pleasure attending informed interest 4-cycle engines New England Sport Scale Association held Four-Stroke Contest has lot interest activity utilization 4stroke engines specifically low noise level engines used flying sites have problems noise contest held Berwick ME June 11th 1 2th 12 contestants attendance Pic tured below winners air craft would also like comment has number new 4-stroke engines being produced engine manufacturers available now 12 cu engines two different manufacturers petition signed request made AMA make emer gency rule change would allow up 12 cu engines Pattern category present time allowable FAI class Pattern therefore should allow AMA classification turn would foster designs aircraft using lower noise level engines 104 Model Aviation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS cent First place winner Charles T Nelson Berlin MA VKS-7-4- Waco scale 2 chnopower-7 engine attended contest sponsored Rhode Island RC Modelers held old Charlestown Naval Air Station beau tiful site abandoned runway has designated RC flying site tempt get members interested Pattern flying contest set up specific number maneuvers given modeler guessed own score judged performance winner selected guessed score closest given score An advantage type contest anyone can compete competing against themselves regardless skill level find excellent way introduce modelers competition flying called George McGinnis Contest Director Speed events Nats George told new type Control Line contest putting October 30th Legion Field Robinson Street Hanson MA meet called Triatha Ion three-event contest flown same airplane first event noise test airplane must pass minimum noise level noise levels below limit bonus points will awarded airplane will undergo static judging evaluation will have fly demonstrate aerobatics scale operation George says tests precision flying judgment aeromodeler under predeter mined set circumstances first type event Control Line enthusiasts District can obtain details calling George McGinnis 617 293-2804 will hand noise testing number judges has selected Radio Control model ers background Aerobatics Scale judging time appears District Presidents Meeting will held latter part November meeting expect discuss future District activities Please make effort vote upcoming AMA election New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 225-8318 Associate vice-presnts Per Sianceini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Cosselo 27 Keerney St Oover NJ 07801 Frank Oreoch 9 VYillow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray iuschkus 7 Cvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sasrer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenie NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Proehich Yarm Rd. Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts travel around District closer come firm conviction expressed col umn last issue Northeastern Regional Meet Westover AFB 1984 thereafter must have another Nats proposed AMA rota tional policy shall again come cycle find great outburst enthusiasm among fel low District II modelers time propose such move am certain can mus ter same degree support able realize 83 Nats good chance may able have World Control Line Cham pionships Westover next year building upon prestigious event could come up very impressive model aircraft affair highly comprehensive nature Regardless FAI development however believe should move ahead idea telephone conversation today District VP Ed Izzo pleased learn agreeable prospect joint venture combining Districts II effort What thoughts about Please let know After some 5500 out Obviously call letter would feasible 5500 calls letters voul telephone number appears head column convenience Traveling around particularly weekends please leave word call again should away phone Real Plane Syndrome am considered rather easy-going type except required special circumstances meet other qualifications ie hang tough counts say EC meeting nothing roils defined Websters masterpiece riles hear someone refer man- woman carrying aircraft got out rear airplane hear model aircraft contests meets rallies mall shows whatever club voice spews rhetoric over bull horn gain set beyond reasonably placarded feedback limits models bit real person-carrying alert again flying machines Let us understand proclaim great distinction between full-scale model aircraft between real model aircraft So repeat after no such distinction real airplane against model airplane ALL real whether large small So National Center Aeromodeling hope see possible formal opening dedication ceremonies new AMA world headquarters Reston VA weekend September 24 25 big event has publicized months should within comfortable driving distance areas District II wish thank everyone organizations participated financially otherwise development worthy monu mental project thus far will continue same fine spirit help satis fy mortgage financial contribu tions Far Wide have made two trips Western New York within last few weeks being STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietySpangled Scale Rally Olean NY July 9 As always huge affair scores great model airplanes match Two gentlemen high places responsibility success pop ular annual rallies got way close up lens alphabetical der avoid charges favoritism Bob Brown Rally Director club shudders word contest Mr STARS himself genial George Privateer will note came unfortunate victim narrowlens camera other Western New York trip took August 13th Second Annual RC Scale Rally Flying Knights December 1983 105 Second place winner Kim Harris Boxford MA Aeronica Champ 7AC scale 05 FS-75 engine Officers Rhode Island RC Modelers L R Richard Dupre VP & Treasurer Bill Thompson PresidentCD Guess Own Score contest Hamburg NY kind invitation club through President Gil Lange Randy Bittenger Gil shown presenting siz able check AMA President John Grigg greatly appreciated contribution Knights AMA Building Fund friendly ultralights landed rally mingled models parked left following picture could spend Saturday August 13 two-day Hamburg event because committed far advance attend Mammoth Scale Rally Somers NY RC Club Sunday August 14 did will note scores scores wonderful models Shown flight line countless spectators safely watching secure vantage point show lunch hour break during spectators allowed leave barricades inspect models nice feature annual rally same scene Associate VP Toms River NJ Hank Likes surrounded Spirit St Louis P-Si inter esting vintage job must split now being out both time space way judge RC Pattern today P RCS Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society 8th Annual Romano Garabello Meet flown Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY Before departing however leave picture action enthu siasm caught Nats Pattern site ie AMA super-cinematographer dedicated modeler jay Gerber getting lensfull upcoming addition AMA film and/or videotape library Ohio sylvnia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brawn District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 AaeoCete VIc-Prudmite Joe Siben 38980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francs Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15883 Frequmicy Cooccbnator Jam Beajoen 5552 Poarun Ct. Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 4513 542-4406 As report being written prepara tiorw$ upcoming AMA HQs Grand Opening being finalized event sure go down AMAs history finally reality Grand Opening realization dream AMA members years Initially thoughts AMA owning its own headquarters thought pipe dreams few people didnt know much about financial situation AMA president Johnny Clemens first started talking about quite few dis believers thought either another bad Texas jokes rantings slight ly deranged man Well Johnny being Johnny managed get people thinking about talking about anyway Johnny turned pipe dreams real dreams optimis tic approach AMAs management during Earl Witts term president dreams turned possibility Chuck Foreman presented proposal buy property place called Reston VA first presented Council think Council little shocked costs discussed Boy seemed like lot money failure proposals earlier Ohio Kansas us feeling back pipe dreaming stage yet feeling optimism airit wasnt going get cheaper waited After John Worth Gisele Jackson Vince Mankowski Chuck worked out finan cial plan Council voted go remember walking out meeting think ing Boy hope havent bitten hog butt spent virtually surplus funds $300000 purchase piece property break ground within two years banking fund raising campaign enable us meet commitment reality us having own headquarters building still struck home During next two years John Grigg AMAs president Vince developed fund raising programs very suc cessful Frank Garcher got hobby industry behind project John Hunton volun teered services architect building dream becoming real day Last year just within two-year limit broke ground building costing ap proximately $1 million dream became reality support AMA member ship industry clubs pro ject has fantastic Grand Opening culminates years dreaming sweating dis cussing working project marks turning point AMA giving us focal point pride organization its far-sighted leadership During Grand Opening expect few tears will shed tears joy pride accomplishment expect chief tear leader will Johnny Clemens dream critically ill Dallas hospital has come reality John Grigg has favorite say ing talking proud ideal place use Now keep working fund raising efforts maybe can pay off quickly seeI too can dream cant About time receive Ill District Ill banquet seminar sponsored Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Weirton WV near Pittsburgh hope will attend share views modeling seminar banquet Holiday Inn Saturday evening October 29 flying session begins 10 am Sunday Oc tober 30 Hillman Flying Field 15 minutes east hotel PA Bring airplane join us information contact Mark Waterman 304 7231 234 Jerry Fink 412 561-8944 evenings 412 433-6783 days contest season District III will over read mad scramble next years dates will have received number calls lately regard ing contest dates conflicts cases caller CD meet complain ing So Sos Soaring meet sanc 106 Model Aviation GEAR UP AND LOCKED! tioned same weekend Scale meet some such mixture events want revoke sanction cases guy thinks contest coordinator has messed up expects straighten him out aint guys assure contest coordinators know rules abide becoming apparent CDs dont know contest sanc tioning guidelines Two contests con sidered conflict unless offer same events closer distance specified contest class ie AA AAA club sanctions Pattern meet particular date another club applies sanction Fun Fly other side town same date would considered conflicting rules Whether two meets would fact con flict purely matter local situation some areas would disaster both meets other areas neither would know other existed con test coordinator cannot expected deter such conflicts must worked out local level between clubs up clubs involved get together determine conflict exists compro mise alternate dates available little local effort will reap big rewards sanctioning contests Speaking contests Control Line Free Flight categories have traditionally fered separate Junior and/or Senior age cate gory events whereas RC events commonly divided skill level categories As result separate Junior and/or Senior events entry fee usually cheaper kids CL FF RC kids pay same entry fee adults usually $10-$1 5 Perhaps reducing entry fees say $3 Juniors $5 Seniors would encourage participation kids might particularly encourage Open member bring along kid give try Right now entry fees father son RC meet runs $20-$30 No wonder dont have Juniors flying RC contests next month Ive got AMA Grand Opening 4-cycle rally Hamil ton World Championships Pensacola seminar Pittsburgh wonder what Ill spare time Delaware C District Columbia land S North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicoville VA 23111 think AMA missed best bar gains year showing up weekend activities Frying Pan Park Just leaders nifty blue blazer would have shown flag model avia tion As Luther Hux NVRC club members Control Line clubbers RC Helicopter folks helped put model aviation frcnt lot Northern Virginia youngsters much support Academy too unfair AMA did nate number Delta Darts sup plemented 80 purchased NVRC believe support cause begins grass roots observing youngsters building flying Darts talk ing us static displays watching enthralled Control Line models RC Heli copters Virginia Air Show Squadron RC flying made realize important expose youngsters model aircraft stead street corners alcohol drugs have wondered some time DCRC has left out report made District Vice President despite fact DCRC largest clubs country quite evident face fact Bealeton VA Scale meet take place September 17 18 no mention largest Scale meet District IV have told reason getting coverage column because Mr Foreman found him self error concerning frequency alloca tions advised meeting tended meeting place cannot believe professional would allow such petti ness guide him coverage club acti vities District indeed rea son DCRC would appreciate hear ing District Vice President As can see after reading ex cerpts everybody happy Dis trict Vice President course works both ways Sometimes District Vice Presi dent unhappy some AMA mem bers problems very difficult print everything club District IV doing month column some clubs expect Vice President supposed psychic always knowing what going club District What members clubs complain dont seem realize doesnt help com plain other members local basis What really should write AVP VP let him know what unhappy about course does take time sit down write letter place phone call upset maybe time would well spent receive over 100 newsletters month read does include correspondence AMA Headquarters letters personally receive As can see would impossible print information schedules activities column month Maybe AMA has contest event schedule Amojete Vic-Peeidentu Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Model v/ar/on month Bob Champine 205 Tipton Sd Newport News VA 23606 What have tried past Howard Criupir 611 Beechwood Charlottooville VA 22901 V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 you have something wish printed Sconty Mover 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 column send ask use John Preeton 7012 Blvira Court Pails Church VA 22042my next column Please dont everybody get Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvlle NC 27028 carried away send articles next Frquency Cocedinetor Poul Yacobucci 8408 WinthropOr Payetteville NC 28301 months column have three col Phone Coening 19191488-5988umns write new VP will take over next Vice President favor upset about something call him want him appear club function ask month thought would some thing different column Below some excerpts newsletters District IV him want something emphasized monthly column send information him Keep mind will visiting other club functions contests District may always available last minute notice visit club After volunteer job pay very low does have make living once District Vice President does job right will spend average 25 30 hours week AMA-related business So please patient him keep him formed think can better job dont hesitate jump join fun prepared give up hobby know wont have time build fly anymore WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Eastern Soaring Lines Newsletter Cum berland Soar Fun ual Soar Fun held near Cumberland MD planning stages will held November 5 6 1983 weekend casual fun flying takes place mountains out side Cumberland flying may either slope thermal depending weather dinner nearby restaurant Saturday night helps provide some additional social activity wish attend information contact Don Clark 4204 Brookfield Drive Kensington MD 20895 Dons telephone number 301 564-0307 Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Sig Award Well spite apparent efforts keep younger generation dumb about RC aircraft must uswe cant seem keep field discover girls looks like us going get education Len Rozamus Jr has done again Last year Len received $1000 scholar ship AMA year has received $500 Sig award four nationwide receive Congratulations Len father has rumored smart guy guess hes right b60 Alabama a Florida C Grorgia issippi C Puarts Rico South Catolita nosne V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2551 078-5550 Asooniute Vice-Prenidents Greg Doe Ru 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiroy Reach CL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 PuierdO PR 00644 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimur FL 32579 Harry Sheram PD Boo 876 Onnonia AL 36121 Tom Thucker 1401 N 1-lairston Rd 1lo 38 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 6975 Waverly Dr Jackson MS 39206 Frequency Coordinator 3urns Fields 1096 Ornurio St Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 904 388-8662 Sunday August 21 marked beginning new era West Alabama Aero modelers day Ward McFarland came first club member fly model airDecember 1983 107 plane floats water Ward Tommy Storey Lee Marcum checked out 05 40-powered Little Dumbo Gee Bee floats after takeoff run about 100 feet lifted off frequency coordinator program seems working nicely District V Burnis Fields frequency coordinator has received several cards around District Two Huntsville AL reporting interfer ence 721 60 encounter radio inter ference please send RC Interference Re port Card Burnis new address PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Bob Peiser member Tampa RC Aircraft Oub took trip Hatfield PA participate contest limited electricpowered model airplanes Bob won first place Most Acrobatic Aircraft Electric power attracting interest day new motors batteries giant improvements over available iust few months ago West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL like clubs have members age ranges pictures below can easily tell relies youth skill re lies old age deception Ted Ackley age secret knows 811 tricks book Thets four-cycle engine about start Terry Kondasof Broward County RC Association South FL found threefourths pit area under water recently simply pulled out RC air boat Appar ently Terry made mistakehe handed transmitter Richard Page managed get air boat tall grass could seen smoke muf fler Fortunately Richard used flying blind driving air boat blind no real problem finally got air boat emerge tall grass promptly gave control back Terry Virgil Parsley Atlanta Drone Soci ety unfortunate experience new Laser 200 Aileron flutter developed dur ing flight resulting loss both ailer ons sound impact ground surprisingly light damage plane thoroughly inspected before flight Link ages solid tight used servo aileron five heavy-duty steelpinned hinges surface After crash hinges still firmly glued wings ailerons steel pin torn through hinge material Some days cant win Dick McLean editor Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron Florida asked someone count noses dinner meeting report came back average face forgot faces Dont forget have good time month Illinois ana S Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 1314 487-1967 AsousciaO Vice-Poadnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kerr 1808 12th Sn. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Koinhshiro Way LOxington KY 40603 Raymond Movers P0 Box 243 Smitheille MO 64089 Holes Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme Unixersity City MO 63122 William 0 Sniavlny P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazol Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Iarna IL 61378 Frequency Cocodinato James Check 564 Grentchesxer St Lexington KY 40505 did go School has started sum mer has entered waning moments midwest season starts wind down District VI has some interesting events 1983 selected two teams FAI Pattern Rough River Scale Louisville Thank heaven Kentucky parks good number mall shows open houses model fields some interesting non-rule book events other fun fly type Earlier summer unusual de manding Great Race Sailplanes held near Chicago Twenty-plus teams challenged Mother Nature another complete demanding course Its rule book certainly outstanding wellthought-out event Another event just completed its fifth year Warbirds contest developed sponsored Spirits St Louis RC Club contest Scale WW Il-type models scale static judged raced pylon course heats Its exciting prospect combining static scores points placing heats has refined slowly over years reason am mentioning event due determination club has over years have patient knowing events especially nonrule book events take some time develop advertising world will re place words competitors year patience began paying off number contestants grew 21 one-day event few pictures spit out trusty instant Number 1 illustrates important ingredients competitors life Understanding wives family enjoying afternoon together creating fraternity whoops sorority important Joe Lunt events originators shows off trophy carrying name plates past four years winners Three wins individual trophy keeps years winner Mark Been Wayne Nenninger Ralph Doyle running second third Mark Been left Rich Taylor perform delicate act surgery winning model 108 Model Aviation Thad Brannon age 13 built H-Ray preparing flight Shelby Hagberg last years winner two twins showed up event year really great see P-38 zipping along 25 feet off ground around course Perhaps club have idea can little hard work generate interesting exciting activity has over last five years After Stall Turn. received nice letter Bob Suhr Peoria RC Modelers information about RC Ground School work Peoria Park District have devel oped comprehensive school program eight weeks filled films video tapes demos club experts pieces valuable information quite unique feature occurs during third session extra optional session will sche duled workshop local modeler During session students will mass-produce kits recommended trainer model using facilities shop modeler can begin construction model can get one-on-one assistance during rest class impressed logical pro gression incorporated sessions ob vious considerable thought refine ment has occured over its first three years operation Bob Suhr ateacherby profession has structured classes accommo date absolute beginner well re turning I-haven t-modeled-for-years indi vidual Bob has agreed provide copy outline would give group ex cellent leg-up starting program would strongly urge club write Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Bartonville IL 61607 Either CL FF could easily adapt program discipline opportunity little PR fly ing Department Army Depot Granite City IL Dave Cosby southern Missouri Helicopter couple models helped further dispel toy syndrome wasnt very large crowd picnic little bit exposure helps following weekend brought annual Greater St Louis Modeling Association Airshow three-hour demo bit little dif ferent airshows use just guys have show team show-oriented participants gives spec tators good idea modeling gives Sunday flier chance strut stuff addition proceeds donations given Missouri Park Board fund pro vides scholarships persons going park administration recreation work knows5 person park department area contact new field may have helped money GSLMA airshow Newsletters warning comes Palos Crash Chronicle regard money sent up-front piece equipment have company fade scene before equipment gets Editor j Cernava recommends COD process safest must buy mail Certainly probably should consider local hobby shop Mr Cernava suggests Indy RC South Flight Lines tells club Brotherhood Award given club member exhibits selfless attitude assisting club its members guests award established memory Don Rike former member passed away last year St Louis Aero Pilots Touch-NGo item safety column Ron Moritz Whenever sense anything might wrong want model groundlike NOW No hesitation no Hm wonder what no lets check out little further Land NOWI whole lot safer check out potential problem ground air very good point Ron us fail heed time time Saints NewsYou know modelers wife home smells funny youve quit making excuses absolutely unplug anything make determined effort beat him club newsletter mail comes closethe first new RC Con test Board appointments has made Bob Belluomini Crestview KY has agreed accept position Helicopter Board Welcome decision end rules pro cess Bob Lets hope membership District VI keeps posted feel ings concerning future rules proposals Enuf Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Asniotant vice-Prenidmnt Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapido IA 52402 Auocaate vics-Pvfadnto Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridga Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Boyd eowdish 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427 Rutsel Kneteger 2625 C Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee W 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tanglnwood Tr St ,oseph Mt 49085 Al Scidmore 013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frqumncy Cooedinator Pete Water 117 Cant Main Upper Level Northyille Mt 48167 Phona Day 13131 348-0085 evening 13131 437-4244 last column prepared AVP Ron Sears talked him phone after got back Team Finals think talking happiest man world have note Bill Warner Cloudbusters Detroit area will host 1984 Flying Aces Nats conjunction Michigan Exchange Clubs no dates given yet picture Cloudbusters Paul Smith combative flier shows group guy right foreground sometimes doubles Balsa Bug jack Moses half Jeff Noecker President Northeast Michi gan Radio Modelers Society sends shots Mall Show last April AMA dis play action Stop Danger sign used keep cars others off inactive runway use Wurtsmith AFB About second picture says what like think mainstay world stay ing red candy airplanes make up sell shows made roll Smarties fuselage stick gum wings Life Savers wheels bit novelty sell like hotcakes Alpena RC club partici pated show guests openers have set matters straight The guys Milwaukee once told summary District VII winners theres nothing rocks Indians upthere December 1983 109 pictures Sunday flier Stan Zdon Three pictures felt marker notes back showed through Heres Stans daughter Tonya QB15 Waco Spitfire picture MARCs Spring Mall Show illustrates excellent photography dis play augment aircraft Photo Bob Mitchell call body inputs new Con test Boards went well enough Ive got good well-recommended people everything Helicopter Gotta get old tele phone maybe Rich wants job Just got back dedication AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA Heartwarming experience first held some misgivings about quality Russ Barrera collection whole truck-load seeing material parts pieces cluded set straight Fascinating lam proud very high count plaques Dis trict VII wall devoted Charter Mem ber Donors building fund $500 Somehow PMAC has two anywhere near area sure stop Make sure check hours Generally speaking center open during normal business hours unless some thing special going Dont expect drop Sunday afternoon unannounced Thanks pictures guys Now dont have resort filling space jokes although Johnny Clemens offered give some used jokes does have other kind Arkansas sana exico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob FrIedi 5512 Sounhwood Untie Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Willam Harley III 927 commerce Pleasannon TX 7806 Al Rabe 1904 Volley Oak c lining TX 75061 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr. Barnlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinanor Tom Blakeney 2300 Mey Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 AMA jewelry great amount sparkling part model aeronautics way AMAers can found news letters proud what we certainly would write other share Please think over because really pretty powerful thought very important future AMA District VIII now producing some best newsletters whole US personalities newsletters direct re flections editors what feel will help clubs club members what helps individual club must help aeromodeling whole Dont forget ex change newsletters other clubs Remem ber might having fun receive bunch good-looking news letters ARKS News Amarillo TX Radio Kontrol So ciety very neat readable lot good art work came J D Moore club secretary included 46member club roster Another very good-looking informa tive newsletter Mountain View Radio Control Flying Club Don Langer editor Mountain View Dallas area club looks to making great strides lot directions quite honor have made Honorary Member progressive group like Thanks guys mentioning handsome newsletters must salute Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons understandable handsome paper because co-edited Joel Joni Sheldon easier-to-read papers area has benefit some real enthusiastic leaders too KK Gwen McClure Larry Sartor Associate VP Another easy-to-read paper Con denser ARCS Alamo Radio Control Society San Antonio TX editor produces good effort Dick Adams ARCS oldest RC groups District VIII mentioned personality newsletters Harry Tilley edits Flite Line Tyler TX Modelers Club does lower case typed letters Texan resist using capital letters quite triumph admire Harry appreciate too mentioned paper name will upcom ing ballot AMA president! takes clever editor find cartoons jokes inclusion paper relate modeling sort awareness shown editors Jim Jon Polozeck Rich ardson TX RC Clubs Dawn Patrol latest effort cartoon young modeler saying hate disagree Pop stork has too little wingspread carry sixto 10-pound load newsletter Texoma RC Club Sherman TX tickled gag morial said Rest Peace Pitts *Born 1980 constructed Tom Ridge Bo gota TX *Cause deathElevator clevis broke off control horn flying verted about 50 feet high *Survived owner Cris Noles pilot Mike Noles grin can have sympathy other priceless same newsletter great cartoon woman talking model builder husband saying Remember unexplained interference glitch crashed new airplane last weekend Same thing happened new car Mike Noles mentioned above club president received beautiful letter content appearance secretary Shreve port Area Radio Kontrol Society Shreve port-Bossier City LA Gene Self said some members complained about never seeing club mentioned model publications Gene said fault ourswe have never submitted formation should good lesson other clubs Dont count anyone dis cover Toot own horn Gene points out 101-member club active about way club can active effective Pylon Pattern Scale Combat Giant Scale good old fun flys civic PR side put demo flights shows Barksdale AFB LA State University Live demos mall show generated profits went MDA top off Gene Self said have good club proud great mentioning good newsletters try point out what good worthy attention can copy some good stuff smile say Im already doing Don Blackburn Odessa TX Prop Busters RC Club puts out very readable newsletter secret puts news up very short formative paragraphs separates XXXX - - dividers think could take lesson Don Bob Severance edits San Antonio TX Prop Busters Prop-Wash highlight editorial effort calendar marked clubs dates rest year stops some old forgot Anoth er plus Bob newsletter under club emblem says Visitors welcome friendly kick Joe Petz Borger TX Model Airplane Club sent 80 MAC 8th Annual Fun-Fly notice com plete good map saying Come Fly Texas Most Congenial Group hard beat isnt spirit generally find among modelers just great folks dangit Hot Dogger newsletter Central Oklahoma RC Society Norman edited J W Isern salts paper lots photos have impact printed word anytime also puts illustrated meeting notice date place right address part mailing real selling' now will have surely figured out really enjoy newsletters Keep em coming because have enthusiastic audience Ill try pass along much good stuff can please dont 110 Model Aviation frustrate like club does dutiful ly send newsletter ad dress kind can thank sending Come now gang column bit shorter usual month feel Ive said lot recog nizing some unsung heros modeling newsletter editors Bless have some really excellent photos will have wait until next month because must pack go Reston VA dedication new AMA Headquarters museum think Im proud! ****ALL FOR NOW**** tolorado 0 Kansas aska h Dakota C Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aagocsete Vlce-Fedwe Gene corson ox 2832 casper WY 62602 Ed Ccx 8209 LintJest Prairie village KS 88208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford P1 Aurora co 80015 im Mattorn 429 Oogwooo Grafton NO 5821 Jim Aicketta 516s Ctoudas Sioux Falls SO 67103 Preqaesy Cocedinstor DId Gates 2380 5 Holly Fl Oenw co 80220 Phone Dey 303 761-5960 Evening 303 7574082 AMA alive well Eighty-six thousandplus members middle Septemberl Something has going right continued membership growth associations experiencing tough time existing times let alone growing As briefly reflect past year number significant events contributed continued growth Setting substantial achievable goals has certainly significant factors seeing lot positive things happen Briefly 1 Through AMAs continued effort have newly added RC frequencies 2 have through efforts Headquarters staff se cured better insurance coverage 3 Membership services supplies being handled accurately faster both dividual club needs 4 have fulltime staff 35 plus seasonal assistance carry out day-to-day work tasks organization 5 leadership other coun tries look organization trends ask participation significant events 6 AMA through diligent efforts contributions its membership has its own National Center Aeromodeling includes offices staff library meeting rooms work space own pub lication certainly least museum displaying proud heritage evolu tion modeling country country world have such facility new building dedicated September able participate must feel very proud 7 Another successful comprehensive Nats held new convention look well-attended plans already underway next years Nats 8 Executive Council elected officers Headquarters staff have achieved new heights working cooperative ly successfully advancing model avia tions image productivity group has second terms actual achievement goals set over last several years too something AMA member can point pride will soon receiving ballots mail vote AMA President Vice President District IX would urge promptly exercise right responsibil ity support candidates choice volunteer elected officers need know support endeavors behalf Vote immediately return ballots Some good news bad news received re cently AMA member Olie Olson Jr AMA 9829 Olie president Omahawks RC Inc club Omaha NE sued recently regarding noise First good news August 8 1983 judgment entered favor defend ants Omahawks RC Club against plaintiffs counts petition dis missed won suit bad news plaintiff has requested motion new trialwhich may grantedbut appeal may first step taking case States Supreme Court lot discussion regarding fact club refused become AMA charter club thus covered insurancewise attorneys fees just such problems spite fact indi vidual members well officers have AMA members long time rationale shared could get own insurance requiring members belong AMA would damage potential growth individual modelers assisted nations much moral support ap peal help hope Oma hawks RC group would consider becoming AMA chartered club join AMA club family enjoy peace mind know ing national organization could would assist future problems like nature would agree Omahawks presi dent club did good job standing ground defending position Id hope president Olson would agree ordeal could have easier second round could have us behind simple act chartering club Olie Olson obviously responsible leader virtu.t being elected Omahawks Let hope leads group under umbrella AMA com ing year AMA member Jim Van Loo Sergeant Bluff IA shares following memoriam great modeler known District IX modelers Memoriam Bill Benton Friend Modeler anyone meeting him always smile twinkle eye new mod eler patient kind full endless information always tl flying field before usually made flight two cut grass needed would usually last leave just case some might need help either beginner old timer Bill Benton dear friend modeler will missed us Bill Benton died August 23 doing what liked doing put airplane together Omahawk Field died massive heart attack before could fly think wife put best about Bill wont contest fun fly cant look down airplane cant watch fly will always thoughts break ground new airplane many occasions Some times traded before got fly wife Jean three daughters big gleam eye Shelly time arrived scene Sooland Mod elers express deepest sympathy loss. Jim Van Loo As colum being written RC Aerobatic World Championships just three weeks away week October 10 Best luck competitors especially USA team fly best Pen sacola FL arnona fotna e Hawaii da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aesociete Vice-Presidesogs Tom Banker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn cater 2020 Gilt Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Bob Kampmaen 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenia AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box SI Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Chilani Sr Fukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Pruquency Coordlnenor Hal Jackson 828E Sunset Ave Far Oaks CA B5628 Ptone 1916 964803 Just brief report month once didnt have travel out town visit club meeting As matter fact tended two since last report first own club meeting second return visit local Soaring club Peninsula Silent Flyers invited back third time club president Ed Leahy responsible asking back time club has continual battle hang its flying site housing project keeps inching closer working developer trying come up lution would agreeable both sides Stay tuned further developments showed club Jay Gerbers latest epic film Free Flight Adrift Air loved Some old-timers club cut teeth Free Flight As mat ter fact viewers visitor night old-timer also vice-president North American Rock well Eagles club asked attend meeting club bring Free Flight film says theres bunch old-timers will enjoy having memories jogged conclusion meeting club made $50 donation AMA Building Fund thanks AMAs thanks fine club its help AMA display booth busy traveling December 1983 111 around District Im going call home December because Ill need use show Sky-naughts Saddleback Valley putting annual Toys-for-Tots airshow El Toro Marine Lighter-Than-Air Base Im going attend show have past case want attend cost childs toy date December 11 There will noted fliers giving demonstrations sparkplug opera tion Dave Herbert Dave also says will classic Chevrolet car show 5K 10K footrace further entertainment Plan attend Several thousand people year need booth display drop line Ill put schedule would like visit club Write see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI_ DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AuOciaU Vice-PresidsU Al Culver 1607 S non Elm 1 Focatello tD a3201 Simon Dreese Box 58 An t Oroadvresv MT 89018 Gary Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dove Mollens 18869 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick lVjcloline PD BOo 523 Klamath Falls OA 97601 Chick Young 29020 1t Ave. S. Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Aedmond WA 98082 Freqoenoy Coordinator AoOert Balch 15439 SE Heig . Portland OA 97236 Phone 5031 761-8103 get third edition Northwest Model Expo Puyallup will three months away Mark February 4 5 calendar either get plane ready just come enjoy best shows around Remember will District Xl meeting probably oclock try get meeting VP needs input can get pretty much standstill far outdoor competition concerned As men tioned last month couple FF contests going rest activity indoors Check around find out whats going might pleasantly sur prised interesting what challenge Indoor flying Speaking contests want men tioned will have give couple months lead time possible send pictures sure put paper between pictures write back felt-tip pen Unfortunately ink seems leach emulsion print forgot give credit last month photographer Bob Baich supplied nice shots does times Also seems words about Haystack 83 have also left until now goes last several years have mixed weather best annual meeting floatplane fliers year great just little wind Saturday calm glassy water Sunday Plenty sunshine pleasant tem peratures made good contest course few mishaps have other Haystack outings can learn others misfortune though remember attach engines plane somewhere other motor mount thats done inevitable oc curs engine motor mount ripped plane engine stays plane instead going bottom flexible cable should job quite well can also remember stick tip float water landing attempts As Randy Weaver discovered leads interesting 5-point landing touch 5 points splash Just make sure under stood maneuver Randy repeated very next flight lost engine Rumor has Don Anderson looking scuba gear several other minor mishaps water tumbles serious harm Terry McGill spending lot time trying get together whole best Haystacks Did ever have weekends everything did wrong Went Seattle area take some activities three going managed pick exactly wrong order show up three Oh well FAI Challenge nice long talk several con testants CD Kevin Collins lift seemed phenomenal might have bit too much wind overall feeling fine place fly great day mythical Harts Lake Prairie Once find prairie cannot help realize very good FF field like oasis grass sea trees Anyway amazed what can done balsa tissue rub ber make craft really flies As leaving Kevin Collins looking lift A-2 Towline Glider turns out found week later set new AMA record A-2 total time 3459 sec onds Key broke old record four min utes put perspective first flew seven consecutive 3-minute maxes five maxes 1 -mm last last flight would have nine minutes max came down 639 Congrats Kevin great job Later same weekend Puget Sound ROCs held Big Bird Bash Mt Rainer clubs field Over 50 planes showed up around 35 pilots man what has already described very good week end time least 1000 spectators enjoying festivities ably run Mr Big Bird himself Al Alman Contest ants came British Columbia California Idaho Oregon Washington Certain ly provided vast cross-section styles likes among like fly big uns Since essentially un-contest prizes Al found given out draw ings seems fair way distri bute loot since keeps Randy Weaver Dick Hansen having goodies digress success years fly-in Im sure can mark calendar re peat next year Well keep posted have read about supposed problems new frequencies have worried about using fear have tried found work Nats course sources indicate 11 thats right group eleven Sail planes air time different ones going up time Another source said 13 up once thats yenfled Could get trouble course gear far out tune someone else can work receiver trans mitter another frequency about maybe get someone else say send gear peri odic check maintenance Well certainly hope case ounce pre vention could worth ton cure speaking Tom Brightbill Bob Dodgson Tom Nielson Dave Johnson otherwise known King court turns out Tom got Hi Johnson Memorial Trophy home safe sound saw last being squeezed hard feared its structural health did Tom walk off biggie Bob Dodg son took second Unlimited next ques tion going Can again Reno next August course fact what did six trophies besides Toms done among what may largest Sail plane contest ever flown indicates strength NW Sailpianers Dave Mullens AVP CL activity comes word Spanaway contest real success 25 contestants nd signed up six new AMA members contest What fliers encountered well-run enjoyable contest will probability repeated next summer Dave indicates very nice site Con trol Line contest Spanaway very far Puyallup know Dave asked about next years Nats mentioned earlier will Reno Stead Field As understand CL facility just fine However earlier year news letter complaining about facility Westover Having seen area wonder just what complainer wants main circles taxiways flat level Combat fliers flying over grass Im total loss know what supposed wrong site least far know porta-potties didnt overflow Anyway according Bev Wisniewski site Reno OK anyone has specific concerns let know Ill see what can find out Say anyone has pull Santa ask him word processor ordered last year just gotta have machine spells Well have priced gallon correct-type lately AMA Executive Council decided should have some new contest boards So directive esteemed Prez John Grigg am present looking people serve need someone Soaring board someone Racing board someone Heli copter board decide nominate someone board first get permis sion write tell should appoint selection Also need someone sit soon formed FAI Scale Team Selection Committee aspects see troubling upward onward Several months ago put out plea feedback possibility getting some kind communication going between clubs know whats happening way fun-flys other get-togethers can get around enjoy anothers company already have volunteer what need commitment clubs out pass information person will compile about Anyone out togetherness HAPPY FLYING 112 Model Aviation JUNIOBox FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Doug Dahikes Magic Boomerang boomerang model airplane flying machine anyway What have however cleverest least expensive effective attention-getters club could create Doug Dahikes little boomerang Flyer can real ly turn kids parents too mall shows fun flies demonstrations con tests arent going cost club fortune either since made easily obtainable cardboard being light cardboard theyre quite harmless kids get line message too clever part roomerang rry boomerang has four blades clubs mes sage can rubber-stamped Look drawing First name Flyer Second says boomerang yours gift local CL club case compliments OAKS Osh kosh Area Kontroline Squadron Third tells OAKS hold meetings extends invitation Fourth flying instructions last blade m. would guess fourth vane actually says n over flying instructions use looks like much too much way instructions just vane Biggest cost would seem having rubber stamps made up ecially insist fancy out-of-the-usual lettering would suggest simply using typewritersize capital letters no matter onetime cost can easily absorbed club . make your. club will have best public relations de vices going Selection cardboard important made bunch varying thicknesses pays keep away cardboard too flimsy too heavy So get cracking . un call Dougs boomerang Magic because way can scoop youngsters its up convert uple anyway . modelers GOOD STUFF IN THE WIND FOR BEGINNERS Lots times easy become discour aged think no out gives darn about young beginners isnt Really quite number guys would like things kids things vary Some pretty solid ideas others bit too imaginative per haps would like list few Write can use input Doug Dahlke 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 Weve just shown guys inven tiveness Doug has expectations putting Junior-type models production next year Ask him about Ask him copy Modeling Questionnaire will make think Joe Wagner 135 Waugh Ave New Wil mington PA 16142 Joe forming national society Fun Flyers very ambitious undertaking hopes have groundwork completed early 1984 Ask him about Jack Carter 1444 Hickory Way Racine WI 53405 Jacks Seven Steps Indoor have pretty well-defined Some models designs completed Hell glad tell about ideas school participation Ray Roberts 1521 Morningside Drive Burbank CA 91506 Ray already has pro gram installed working school regular part curriculum Hes spreading word write him Ill keep posted keep posted what doing help kids See next month * * Keep flippin propsomethings bound happen TOP VIEW- FLYING INSTRUCTIONS STAMPED ON THIS WING COMPLIMENTS OF ROUND ALL CORNERS OSEKOSH REA K ONTROLINE S QUADRON 024032 IiCARDBOARD I' WHITE GLUEBLADESARE8AX1/ \LJ NOT TO SCALE ItTmz- 1EETINGS FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH AT 1 PM 10 YOUNG IBEGINNERS WELCOME C Ik l 1 jl TL JIJ 1/8 DIHEDRAL UNDER EACH TIP CONSTRUCTION 1 Cut out two pairs wings shown round corners 2 Align glue together dry add dihedral 3 Decorate felt pen desired stamp club info Having built easy 1-2-3 proceed flying instructions FLYING INSTRUCTIONS Lefties reverse thisl 11Resist temptation hold FLYER level floor throwwont work 21Snugly pinch FLYER between thumb knuckle index finger tip blade Tilt upward near vertical85 degrees PORTANTI Launch straight forward elevation angle 10 degrees 30 degrees using SNAP OF THE WRIST MOTION much like cracking whip Will NOT fly otherwisel Wags suggest its snap flyl 41Size circle mostly depends rotor loading ie weight cardboard 3/-4 gram FLYER normal circle isabout4feet 51Most common reasons poor flight lack wrist snap throwing too hard wrong launch angle Sure Ill answer questions FLYER will need self-addressed stamped envelopeI 0 DAHLKE 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 FLYER TYPE 4-WING SPORT BOOMERANG ROTOR DIA 8 WEIGHT 4-6 grams AREA SOLIDARITY 16 sq DESIGNED BY DOUG DAHLKE December 1983 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
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L Public Relations An As important years Academys history comes close good time look some events 1983 some plans 1984 Perhaps biggest public relations mem ory 1983 opening National Center Aeromodeling After almost 50 years life growth Academy means member have its own office building museum library visi tors center giant step forward mile stone remarkable significance can tell no fear contradiction member non-member has visited new building past several months has delighted some cases almost overwhelmed design neatness building collection models memorabilia person company made contribution project owed debt gratitude modelers have yet send contribution tax deduc tible help dump mortgage urge write check today mail 1983 Nats great success ways Perhaps lasting effect having modelers families converge Chicopee MA Westover AFB will overall publicity model aviation model aviators received sport should better known New England now perhaps ever known before Thanks efforts generated interest sport can count good public image remaining minds New Englanders long time Flying site success stories have com ing year Yes know some clubs have lost sites due noise complaints clubs have granted per mission fly public private property November issue Model Aviation story Tn-Cities RC Club Washington State got new field Conservation District property type story being repeated areas such Raleigh NC Aeromasters have just gained flying field former landfill site AMA has lot experience lot materials can assist club starts go after flying fieldjust Update contact us give us chance work services membership buys you should take advantage needed encourage building Scale models AMA introduced new national award year call National Scale Award major trade show aircraft judged Best Scale independent local judges will winner nice trophy being awarded owner plane region al winners will eligible enter Nation al Scale Award Contest National Scale Trophy will presented overall win ner Judging will done non-AMA per sonnel like have good positive public image club going after community sup port almost vital good working re lationship developed prior re quest favored treatment clubs have conducted mall shows major shopping centers result have gained new members received assistance either public private sources flying field problem developed mind pro posed Model Av/at/onSeptember 1983 National Mall Show Day developed 1984 response chartered clubs around country has very encour aging Several clubs already have plans mall show early part 1984 dates al ready fixed calendar no prob lem suggested program clubs can go ahead thing though dates may coincidethat lux ury can have volunteer arrangement Other clubs have very strong endorsement idea have sent clubs package information suggested press release can used Continued page 703 December 1983 99 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Club Patches Emblems Needed Above shown previously donated dis play AMA Museum still amount fraction over 1700 AMA char tered clubs dont see yours photo dont know has received AMA send club can properly represented AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF S S 0 Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek 5O General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith lam JOHNNYCLEMENS AMA-18 Dallas TX am presently serv ing AMA District VIII Vice President am asking vote next AMA President would like know am writing message myself thoughts come deep within qualifications deep well-doc umented AMA history president AMA eight years 1971 through 1978 greatest growth period AMA has ever enjoyed 46 years being AMA member have held AMA office expect SecretaryTreasurer Representing United States rose 1st Vice President FAI-CIAM world aeromodeling Most today cessful AMA programs originally planned president 1971 brought new era AMA Council named New Momentum again time same kind enthusiastic leadership Mo mentum need look forward toward new goals membership 100000 well within reach Weve gotta go after could own control own permanent flying site facility supporting championship events world invitationals yet beginning tap healthy field corpor ate support involvement would pro vide much needed funds positive public relations leadership model aviation can integrate nations educational systems offer todays young people excit ing education expanded goals would legacy better future country maximum membership effective ness need expand encourage fun social side AMA modeling Compe tition flying already well-established generates its own momentum have constant need upgrade flying safety rules better serve us Special Inter est Groups should encouraged guiding us AMA could provide program project guidance chartered clubs schools communities should constantly im proving dignity recognition re minding world aeromodeling truth seedbed aviation space development biggest aims should toward careful conservative spending dues money gain maximum fun value dues avoid threat dues increases 60 years active modeling have given experience phases modeling sportFree Flight Control Line Radio Control years officership have given administrative skills wisdom am older kids AMA years Continued page 104 JOHN C GRIGG Lockport NY incumbent candidate re-election office President AMA Johns past rec ord verifies strong supporter average modeler well highly competitve member credited bringing stability governing body sponsoring three-year term elected officers ap pointed Chairman very successful RC Frequency Committee created needed new contest boards fought very suc cessful East Coast Nats generally im proved benefits average modeler need continued strong leadership During John Griggs administration AMA has grown just over 76000 members well over 86000 John will work toward greater growth promoting youth aspects hobby vastly improved insurance program coverage both individuals chartered clubs acquired additional new frequencies Radio Control flying implemented revolving site concept Nats provide better opportunity members parts country attend participate provided great improvements overall membership services benefits John Grigg active modeler having participated Free Flight years ago Control Line Radio Control events presently active RC Soaring powered flight John Grigg fully supported hobby AMA President wife Joan may have met Nationals trade shows re-elected office John Grigg will work toward establishing viable youth pro gram through local schools 4-H clubs scouts own chartered clubs will work ward further improving efficiency Headquarters operation through better com puter services simplified operating proce dures aimed holding line costs thereby minimizing need future dues adjustment Most importantly will continue responsive member questions concerns knows member ship AMA gives reason exist John Grigg presents sincere honest image required leadership position AMA sincerely ask vote re-elect John Grigg President AMA Vice President-District ED IZZO Holliston MA seeking re election VP District I would like recount accomplishments last two years state areas hope work good District AMA Aggressively represented constituents Council Meetings regard financial ex penditures Academy desires special interest groups Chairman Noise Committee established parameters necessary reduce noise levels have identified proper instrumentation well way toward establishing noise limits Academy hope continue work effort Last least succeeded obtain ing National Championships District first time history Academy Nats held Dis trict hope establish annual modeling symposium conducted clubs of-our District Also working toward establishing Regional Championship District cover ing categories modeling urge vote feel efforts plans coincident beliefs large turnout will tell have backing District members Thank support Vice President-District IV HOWARD CRISPIN JR AMA 568 Charlottesville VA seeks vote Vice President AMA District IV Academy now has fine new building house Headquarters staff records aeromodeling museum does make Academy what Academy people people member ship much effort needs expended conducting affairs national level same time greater need satisfy aims desires growth Academy District local levels important members Dis trict IV elect Vice President dividual familiar District its activi ties needs Howard such person has active national District state local levels competitor Contest Di rector judge officer groups levels Howard has also active Associ ate Vice President during terms present Vice President As AVP other conditions Howard has occasion work Headquar ters staff members Executive Council has attended numerous Council meetings both observer partici pant thoroughly familiar way things supposed operate back ground Howard can represent mem bers District carrying out desires members within National framework Let us work together make District IV active enjoyable scene future model aeronautics CHARLES SPEAR Mocksville NC seeking election first term Vice President representing District IV al ready know Charlie years dedication modeling AMA Continued age 104 100 Model AViation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS National President Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 6316314 KREMER PRIZE normally like avoid writing about fullscale aviation column because ARE model aviation organization IS model aircraft magazine However just could pass up item involves man got start model aviation Dr Paul MacCready will recall him designer aircraft won first Kremer prize completing one-mile closed circuit course man-powered aircraft went design aircraft crossed English Channel using man-power designed solar-powered aircraft rose new heights accomplishments Now new Kremer prize20000 pounds sterling first person com plete one-mile closed circuit course 3 minutes less aircraft powered on-board electrics competitors prize allowed 10 minutes energy storage Yep Dr MacCready did again time using two electric motors series power third act onboard generator Unique inventive usu al picture below depicts latest air craft successful September flight about 21/2 minutes MORE ELECTRIC spent very enjoyable period KRC group Hatfield PA past August Electric-powered fly-in see Electrics impressed become meet no formal competition drew entrants over northeast US Florida Canada Electric stay Models meet-ranged floater type Sailplanes over highly maneuverable little 05-powered jobs Most impressive little WASP designed Jim Zaremsky did very snappy inside outside square loops tight axial rolls anything else might expect aileronlelevator equipped ship have tried Electrics yet owe yourself go watch some newer equipment fly better yet give try yourself 4-H Two years ago contacted jack Seidler AMA member New Jersey associated 4-H organization process establishing flying field 4-H group unfortunately very close hospital advice insist models equipped adequate mufflers first should talk hospital management alert intent possibility noise problem did went far limit engines 45 displacement positive approach involved local government officials make aware needs modelers During recent 4H Fair invit ed mayor nearby city Leonia NJ officiate judge static display As Jack writes Art Jones mayor accepted apparently did enjoy himself also ac quired knowledge hobby its posi tive effect providing no cost govern ment recreational activities especially made available youth further states feel some far-sighted modelers should feel developing friend ship governing officials important maintain acquire new flying sites picture below shows Mayor Jones judging models right Unfortunately other gentleman models picture identified FAI CHAIRMEN Recent communications several mod elers indicate suitably publi cize names FAI team selection committee chairmen various AMA con test board members chairmen listed monthly near contest calendar FAI remedy situation least some extent am listing present chairmen Outdoor FF FlA FiB FiC Dr Wayne Drake 3290 SE Pelton Troutdale OR 97060 Indoor FF FiD Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 CL Combat F2D Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Heights MI 48077 RC Aerobatics F3A Dave Brown 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 RC Soaring Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Electroflite F3E Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 have four others soon formed CL Team Race Speed combined Scale Helicopter Pylon PAMPA handles selec tion CL Aerobatics extremely well remov ing need separate committee Begins look TSCs getting numerous require separate coordinator much same have AMA contest rules boards SILLY QUESTION What AMA Vice President District V travels way Birmingham AL Nashville TN FAI Combat Team Selection meet gets fine group people pose picture after snapping shutter finds out has no film instant print camera Hmmmm YOUTH IDEA recently received membership appli cation 14-year-old boy did send Open members wishes remain anonymous sent him suggested mention concept informal youth program rather just mention AM SHOUTING great ideaanyone else out care further idea Support youngster hobby could provide just impetus youngster needs become life-long mem ber avid modeler FAI COMBAT thrill kill challenge hunt fully combine event resulting enjoyable events modeler spectator mid-Sep tember pleasure attending team selection meet Nashville TN watching group go about slow steady path selecting team World Champs next year Now course president sup posed all-knowing all-seeing able tell just looking person whether person has chance make team right Well look Ron Colombo righthand flier cast right wrist knowabsolutelyhe can make team flying left handed Wrong did make team finished top heap what can oil-field worker like George Cleveland know about flying Combat Yep Second seat team ever heard Howard Rush Only everyone flies FAI Combat soon world cause has third seat team WILL well-represented World Champs next year three team Tom Fluker reigning World Champ back defend title Thirty-seven combatants started meet three survived believe three entrants could well represent us Colombo Cleveland Rush will Interesting com ment Tom Fluker World Champlm competing trials because guys too good beat jok ing Tom arent December 1983 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Today September 24th AMA hav ing ribbon-cutting Open House body invitedincluding Want go OK its arranged Come Im go ing escort through whole shmear caboose Look pictures pay tention See picture above AMAs new building See brick walls See tree planted See lady Isnt cute Come closer Meet Kathy Suprata Linda Brown taking time out registering everybody smile Lets go inside Dont scared ladies inside receptionists Meet Kathy Ladow Peeev Merritt girls look pretty happy Because working Academy Model Aeronautics thats Look behind Kathy Peggy See plaques Walls everywhere plaques everywhere built walls unselfish contributions covered honor heroes Donors workers living legends Come Look kids See cavernous interior See hundreds priceless model airplanes hanging everywhere Big ones little ones green ones blue ones heavy ones light ones Some look like made real experts flawless construction Some look like garbage make know hot maybe fly OK crosssection everything Everywhere look little model airplanes ceiling air floor Important people crowding corridor name would name name would require pages 180-page mag would allow heaven modeling memora belia cut past present future model airplanes made possible donations dues money tribute AMA bute YOU breathless scene Reston Virginia right across Potomac River Washington DC used pay high rent Youve seen everything Dont worry about AMA Open House anymore Youve thing importance See happy couple above Meet Velma Teubner Johnny Clemens Johnny run ning AMA President too little buddy Texas Johnny also served president distinction eight years election no bad guys Only two good guys No matter wins cant lose Well get good presi dent See next month. NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 102 Model Aviation happy husband wife team John Joan Grigg standing front new AMA building can see uncut ribbon behind official building opening has yet begun John running AMA President another term has served dis tinction three years Academy Model Aeronautics has volunteer workers sacrifice time efforts work slave years years pay provide organization oversee protect model airplane activities John Grigg Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand. weekend September 24-25 1983 now part AMAs history share Grand Opening ceremonies National Center Aero modeling truly grand affair elegant touch class typical modeling events new AMA building beautiful new furniture decorations potted plants new grass hard grow during torrid summer freshly-mowed newly-planted trees shrubs weather too ideal warm hot sunshine mix blue sky clouds mostly gathering beauti ful people made weekend re member people included Frank Zaic California Walt Good Florida Gordon Light Maine Wally Simmers Illinois C C Johnson Texas Ben Shereshaw New Jersey Frank Garcher Indiana Bob Champine Virginia Maynard Hill Maryland Laird Jackson Pennsylvania Al Novotnik Con necticut others because AMA Executive Council ad ditional states also represented About 200 present ribbon cutting took place 4 pm Saturday following some emotional words several speakers Everybody knew history being made after 47 years since establishment AMA 1936 AMA now permanent home roots fu ture obviously major milestone Academy Model Aeronautics sets stage another big celebration come 1986 AMA will celebrate its 50th anniversary Meanwhile grand opening introduces some new problems attractiveness new building its museum contents means can expect visitors geared yet hope 1984 assuming new budget will pro vide keeping museum open week ends also some extra staffing during week visitors can accommodat ed interruption basic AMA Headquarters operation Its new challenge hope meet adequately facility belongs entire mem bership can seen enjoyed whenever have opportunity visit Great Nats. 1983 National Model Airplane Cham pionships uniqueit paid itself pre liminary financial report years big event shows actually went slightly black first time years Some study Nats history indicates have about thousand entries Nats needs no subsidy event worlds biggest model meet year ibs location first time ever New England drew close thousand competitors helpers officials spectators 1983 Nats real morale booster plan operate annual event have endured lot criticism other Nats successful due site condifions under control have continued job whenever wherever have told Already hard work 84 Nats planning meeting held Reno NV event will held next year dates August 5 12 technical arrangements well underway necessary ingredient success people basis planning year earlier announcement dates lo cation vacation plans attendance may made now distance home will problem anyone has ever Natsanywherecan verify Nats al ways worth trip Again its matter people No matter Nats its people meet get know make hardship travel site condition cost worthwhile Reno great place familyits trip worth taking RC World Champs. As issue went press 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics about begin Pensacola FL Thirty countries registered October 10-15 contest though China withdrew due South Africas participation tremendously talent ed group fliers poised big event best world set perform before judges ten different countries wellknown names including Hanno Prettner Austria Wolf gang Matt Lichtenstein Dave Brown USA Ivan Kristensen Canada winner 83 Nats Any could win top four previous championships ner vousness about young flier Germany Lossen shown up first time last championships Acapulco Mexico 1981 almost won Next months Model viation will tell came out Renewal/Ballot Time. time see over 85000 membership renewal forms including elec tion ballots Open age class members should mail Look yours mail back soonby November25 elec tion deadline no later December 15 avoid missing insurance coverage 1984 issues Model v/at/on magazine PR UpdateCont pg 99 Mall Show Committee As stands right now will plan event take place February/March time slot office will make national press releases alert TV networks wire services other national contacts Academy getting better recognition days example 1983 Nats mentioned both Today Show Good Morning America show repre sentative White House present Grand Opening National Center Aeromodeling Another program slowly getting off ground Adopt-A-School suggestion outlined August 1983 Model Aviation recent months announcements variety national organizations have said school-age youngsters America need improve skills English mathe matics science What better way learn better habits three dis ciplines through model aviation medium What better way chartered club improve its own community image help local youngsters What better vestment future help develop skills young people after will running country some day about club officers Please re read August Model v/at/on page 101 have serious discussion pros cons proposal next club execu tive meeting Let hear please 87000-member mark reached first time AMA history September 1983 have never before such op portunity promote great sport model aviation out have ideas can use want hear clubs develop programs would like share other 1700 chartered clubs let us have details will pass along strength Academy membership Pulling gether can accomplish wonders Public recognition positive public image will help aeromodelers retain rights fly models choice across nation Lets work together preserve privileges Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Director National Association Rocketry President Pat Miller left presents Associa tions Aeromodeling Award Jonathan Santoa high school student Bowie MD Jonathans study wing tip vortices presented 1983 International Science Engineering Fair Albuquerque NM NAR Aeromodeling Award cosponsored Estes Industries Inc Penrose CO Academy Model Aeronautics particularly fitting years winner used model airplanes research December 1983 103 Charlie Spear Cont pg 100 Charlie started modeling twin-pushers way back 1931 During lifetime has tried types modeling has member AMA years interrupted four years service Air Force during WW II long-standing Contest Director prior formation AMA has held office president several modeling clubs Most notable famed Flying Sparks pioneer club very early days Radio Control past president Radio Control League North Carolina Currently Vice Pres ident National Soaring Society Associate Vice President AMAs District IV adds up over 50 years service modeling though retired pursuing sec ond career Charlie has time ability travel conscientious representative AMA members District IV Charlie plans cover geographical areas District IV through appointed AVPs personally wherever whenever possible also plans use column MA fairly discretion Charlie would honored first North Carolinian voice District IV AMA Executive Council sin cerely wants represent District IV Vice President would appreciate mem bers vote marking ballot beside name Vice President-District V BILL MATHEWS Birmingham AL AMA 119 incumbent time attend meeting Executive Council come away new appreciation vol unteers paid staff make AMA work also come away new enthusi asm what future holds modelers AMA period growth progress Although am unopposed ballot would greatly appreciate having vote vote confidence check voting record will show have abstained voting issues brought before Executive Council vote have tried make vote count betterment District V AMA includes considera tion what vote means individual club cant please everyone vote try have solid rea son vote am elected look forward working Junior program perpetual puzzler better Nats improved national convention better programs sport flier better communication members telephone number listed top column educational programs welcome ideas matters well others Please take few minutes time complete ballot year mail Lets show other districts District V means business Vote Vice President-District IX WILLIAM BIEDA Omaha NE want District IX Vice President because believe can make positive contribution AMA creating system checks bal ances could help enhancing fiscal accountability AMA toward its mem bers result streamlining its financial operations should result better services membership have modeling 32 years am avid sport flier RC CL Combat door Glider am member Orbiting Eagles Omaha have offices presi dent treasurer am District IX Contest Coordinator CD District IX FAI Combat Team Selection Committee member Because belief betterment air modeling important apply 23 years business experience 10 years non-profit organizational insurance ex perience advancement AMA making AMA financially account able its members Now AMA has gone 80s over $3 million assets feel District IX representative should someone can contribute controlled fiscal growth AMA set up system continuity responsibility Vote believe have sound ideas can brought reality TRAVIS McGINNIS incumbenr Arvada CO Active involved AMA members have past elected District IX Vice Pres ident believe have elected because commitment serve District AMA affairs consistent efforts pro mote modeling positive way available During years spent RC Coordinator Contest Director Associate VP District IX Vice President have spent countless hours involvement individuals clubs AMAs Executive Council Whenever two people talking modeling enjoy being involved involvement believe modelings future exists active listening representation ordinary modelers ideas suggestions betterment has will continue function serving District IX Vice President AMA has just enjoyed term growth productive positive ways additional services new RC frequencies national center museum offices has distinct pleasure have Executive Coun cil during time During past two terms Council work have acquired thorough knowledge its internal operations policies AMA staff can effectively work membership would hope continue apply knowledge continue unfin ished committee work now progress Give support election will can fairly represent phases model aviation District IX Johnny Clemens t pg 100 have intensified enthusiasm belief AMA aeromodeling have chosen wonderful hobby sport involving wonderful people Now choose progressive leadership will lead us pride new goals vote Johnny Clemens next AMA president will deeply appreciated will consider sacred trust SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT tnnnectcut e achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aaaocuate vice-Presidents Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Oenn5 Fclsom AFO 1 Gardiner ME 04346 Don Krafft o eon 1828 73 Heritage Ln. Ouoburv MA 02332 Al NOvotnik 4 eeverlv P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Ceardineton George Wilson 318 Fisner St. Waloole MA 02181 am very pleased announcethe appoint ment Chris Balling new AssociateVP state Rhode Island Chris has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm hobby feel has excellent com munication skills well-known Rhode Island area look forward working Chris representing modelers Rhode Island well District contest flying season rapidly com ing conclusion District I would like talk about couple contests pleasure attending informed interest 4-cycle engines New England Sport Scale Association held Four-Stroke Contest has lot interest activity utilization 4stroke engines specifically low noise level engines used flying sites have problems noise contest held Berwick ME June 11th 1 2th 12 contestants attendance Pic tured below winners air craft would also like comment has number new 4-stroke engines being produced engine manufacturers available now 12 cu engines two different manufacturers petition signed request made AMA make emer gency rule change would allow up 12 cu engines Pattern category present time allowable FAI class Pattern therefore should allow AMA classification turn would foster designs aircraft using lower noise level engines 104 Model Aviation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS cent First place winner Charles T Nelson Berlin MA VKS-7-4- Waco scale 2 chnopower-7 engine attended contest sponsored Rhode Island RC Modelers held old Charlestown Naval Air Station beau tiful site abandoned runway has designated RC flying site tempt get members interested Pattern flying contest set up specific number maneuvers given modeler guessed own score judged performance winner selected guessed score closest given score An advantage type contest anyone can compete competing against themselves regardless skill level find excellent way introduce modelers competition flying called George McGinnis Contest Director Speed events Nats George told new type Control Line contest putting October 30th Legion Field Robinson Street Hanson MA meet called Triatha Ion three-event contest flown same airplane first event noise test airplane must pass minimum noise level noise levels below limit bonus points will awarded airplane will undergo static judging evaluation will have fly demonstrate aerobatics scale operation George says tests precision flying judgment aeromodeler under predeter mined set circumstances first type event Control Line enthusiasts District can obtain details calling George McGinnis 617 293-2804 will hand noise testing number judges has selected Radio Control model ers background Aerobatics Scale judging time appears District Presidents Meeting will held latter part November meeting expect discuss future District activities Please make effort vote upcoming AMA election New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 225-8318 Associate vice-presnts Per Sianceini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Cosselo 27 Keerney St Oover NJ 07801 Frank Oreoch 9 VYillow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray iuschkus 7 Cvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sasrer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenie NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Proehich Yarm Rd. Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts travel around District closer come firm conviction expressed col umn last issue Northeastern Regional Meet Westover AFB 1984 thereafter must have another Nats proposed AMA rota tional policy shall again come cycle find great outburst enthusiasm among fel low District II modelers time propose such move am certain can mus ter same degree support able realize 83 Nats good chance may able have World Control Line Cham pionships Westover next year building upon prestigious event could come up very impressive model aircraft affair highly comprehensive nature Regardless FAI development however believe should move ahead idea telephone conversation today District VP Ed Izzo pleased learn agreeable prospect joint venture combining Districts II effort What thoughts about Please let know After some 5500 out Obviously call letter would feasible 5500 calls letters voul telephone number appears head column convenience Traveling around particularly weekends please leave word call again should away phone Real Plane Syndrome am considered rather easy-going type except required special circumstances meet other qualifications ie hang tough counts say EC meeting nothing roils defined Websters masterpiece riles hear someone refer man- woman carrying aircraft got out rear airplane hear model aircraft contests meets rallies mall shows whatever club voice spews rhetoric over bull horn gain set beyond reasonably placarded feedback limits models bit real person-carrying alert again flying machines Let us understand proclaim great distinction between full-scale model aircraft between real model aircraft So repeat after no such distinction real airplane against model airplane ALL real whether large small So National Center Aeromodeling hope see possible formal opening dedication ceremonies new AMA world headquarters Reston VA weekend September 24 25 big event has publicized months should within comfortable driving distance areas District II wish thank everyone organizations participated financially otherwise development worthy monu mental project thus far will continue same fine spirit help satis fy mortgage financial contribu tions Far Wide have made two trips Western New York within last few weeks being STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietySpangled Scale Rally Olean NY July 9 As always huge affair scores great model airplanes match Two gentlemen high places responsibility success pop ular annual rallies got way close up lens alphabetical der avoid charges favoritism Bob Brown Rally Director club shudders word contest Mr STARS himself genial George Privateer will note came unfortunate victim narrowlens camera other Western New York trip took August 13th Second Annual RC Scale Rally Flying Knights December 1983 105 Second place winner Kim Harris Boxford MA Aeronica Champ 7AC scale 05 FS-75 engine Officers Rhode Island RC Modelers L R Richard Dupre VP & Treasurer Bill Thompson PresidentCD Guess Own Score contest Hamburg NY kind invitation club through President Gil Lange Randy Bittenger Gil shown presenting siz able check AMA President John Grigg greatly appreciated contribution Knights AMA Building Fund friendly ultralights landed rally mingled models parked left following picture could spend Saturday August 13 two-day Hamburg event because committed far advance attend Mammoth Scale Rally Somers NY RC Club Sunday August 14 did will note scores scores wonderful models Shown flight line countless spectators safely watching secure vantage point show lunch hour break during spectators allowed leave barricades inspect models nice feature annual rally same scene Associate VP Toms River NJ Hank Likes surrounded Spirit St Louis P-Si inter esting vintage job must split now being out both time space way judge RC Pattern today P RCS Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society 8th Annual Romano Garabello Meet flown Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY Before departing however leave picture action enthu siasm caught Nats Pattern site ie AMA super-cinematographer dedicated modeler jay Gerber getting lensfull upcoming addition AMA film and/or videotape library Ohio sylvnia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brawn District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 AaeoCete VIc-Prudmite Joe Siben 38980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francs Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15883 Frequmicy Cooccbnator Jam Beajoen 5552 Poarun Ct. Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 4513 542-4406 As report being written prepara tiorw$ upcoming AMA HQs Grand Opening being finalized event sure go down AMAs history finally reality Grand Opening realization dream AMA members years Initially thoughts AMA owning its own headquarters thought pipe dreams few people didnt know much about financial situation AMA president Johnny Clemens first started talking about quite few dis believers thought either another bad Texas jokes rantings slight ly deranged man Well Johnny being Johnny managed get people thinking about talking about anyway Johnny turned pipe dreams real dreams optimis tic approach AMAs management during Earl Witts term president dreams turned possibility Chuck Foreman presented proposal buy property place called Reston VA first presented Council think Council little shocked costs discussed Boy seemed like lot money failure proposals earlier Ohio Kansas us feeling back pipe dreaming stage yet feeling optimism airit wasnt going get cheaper waited After John Worth Gisele Jackson Vince Mankowski Chuck worked out finan cial plan Council voted go remember walking out meeting think ing Boy hope havent bitten hog butt spent virtually surplus funds $300000 purchase piece property break ground within two years banking fund raising campaign enable us meet commitment reality us having own headquarters building still struck home During next two years John Grigg AMAs president Vince developed fund raising programs very suc cessful Frank Garcher got hobby industry behind project John Hunton volun teered services architect building dream becoming real day Last year just within two-year limit broke ground building costing ap proximately $1 million dream became reality support AMA member ship industry clubs pro ject has fantastic Grand Opening culminates years dreaming sweating dis cussing working project marks turning point AMA giving us focal point pride organization its far-sighted leadership During Grand Opening expect few tears will shed tears joy pride accomplishment expect chief tear leader will Johnny Clemens dream critically ill Dallas hospital has come reality John Grigg has favorite say ing talking proud ideal place use Now keep working fund raising efforts maybe can pay off quickly seeI too can dream cant About time receive Ill District Ill banquet seminar sponsored Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Weirton WV near Pittsburgh hope will attend share views modeling seminar banquet Holiday Inn Saturday evening October 29 flying session begins 10 am Sunday Oc tober 30 Hillman Flying Field 15 minutes east hotel PA Bring airplane join us information contact Mark Waterman 304 7231 234 Jerry Fink 412 561-8944 evenings 412 433-6783 days contest season District III will over read mad scramble next years dates will have received number calls lately regard ing contest dates conflicts cases caller CD meet complain ing So Sos Soaring meet sanc 106 Model Aviation GEAR UP AND LOCKED! tioned same weekend Scale meet some such mixture events want revoke sanction cases guy thinks contest coordinator has messed up expects straighten him out aint guys assure contest coordinators know rules abide becoming apparent CDs dont know contest sanc tioning guidelines Two contests con sidered conflict unless offer same events closer distance specified contest class ie AA AAA club sanctions Pattern meet particular date another club applies sanction Fun Fly other side town same date would considered conflicting rules Whether two meets would fact con flict purely matter local situation some areas would disaster both meets other areas neither would know other existed con test coordinator cannot expected deter such conflicts must worked out local level between clubs up clubs involved get together determine conflict exists compro mise alternate dates available little local effort will reap big rewards sanctioning contests Speaking contests Control Line Free Flight categories have traditionally fered separate Junior and/or Senior age cate gory events whereas RC events commonly divided skill level categories As result separate Junior and/or Senior events entry fee usually cheaper kids CL FF RC kids pay same entry fee adults usually $10-$1 5 Perhaps reducing entry fees say $3 Juniors $5 Seniors would encourage participation kids might particularly encourage Open member bring along kid give try Right now entry fees father son RC meet runs $20-$30 No wonder dont have Juniors flying RC contests next month Ive got AMA Grand Opening 4-cycle rally Hamil ton World Championships Pensacola seminar Pittsburgh wonder what Ill spare time Delaware C District Columbia land S North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicoville VA 23111 think AMA missed best bar gains year showing up weekend activities Frying Pan Park Just leaders nifty blue blazer would have shown flag model avia tion As Luther Hux NVRC club members Control Line clubbers RC Helicopter folks helped put model aviation frcnt lot Northern Virginia youngsters much support Academy too unfair AMA did nate number Delta Darts sup plemented 80 purchased NVRC believe support cause begins grass roots observing youngsters building flying Darts talk ing us static displays watching enthralled Control Line models RC Heli copters Virginia Air Show Squadron RC flying made realize important expose youngsters model aircraft stead street corners alcohol drugs have wondered some time DCRC has left out report made District Vice President despite fact DCRC largest clubs country quite evident face fact Bealeton VA Scale meet take place September 17 18 no mention largest Scale meet District IV have told reason getting coverage column because Mr Foreman found him self error concerning frequency alloca tions advised meeting tended meeting place cannot believe professional would allow such petti ness guide him coverage club acti vities District indeed rea son DCRC would appreciate hear ing District Vice President As can see after reading ex cerpts everybody happy Dis trict Vice President course works both ways Sometimes District Vice Presi dent unhappy some AMA mem bers problems very difficult print everything club District IV doing month column some clubs expect Vice President supposed psychic always knowing what going club District What members clubs complain dont seem realize doesnt help com plain other members local basis What really should write AVP VP let him know what unhappy about course does take time sit down write letter place phone call upset maybe time would well spent receive over 100 newsletters month read does include correspondence AMA Headquarters letters personally receive As can see would impossible print information schedules activities column month Maybe AMA has contest event schedule Amojete Vic-Peeidentu Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Model v/ar/on month Bob Champine 205 Tipton Sd Newport News VA 23606 What have tried past Howard Criupir 611 Beechwood Charlottooville VA 22901 V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 you have something wish printed Sconty Mover 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 column send ask use John Preeton 7012 Blvira Court Pails Church VA 22042my next column Please dont everybody get Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvlle NC 27028 carried away send articles next Frquency Cocedinetor Poul Yacobucci 8408 WinthropOr Payetteville NC 28301 months column have three col Phone Coening 19191488-5988umns write new VP will take over next Vice President favor upset about something call him want him appear club function ask month thought would some thing different column Below some excerpts newsletters District IV him want something emphasized monthly column send information him Keep mind will visiting other club functions contests District may always available last minute notice visit club After volunteer job pay very low does have make living once District Vice President does job right will spend average 25 30 hours week AMA-related business So please patient him keep him formed think can better job dont hesitate jump join fun prepared give up hobby know wont have time build fly anymore WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Eastern Soaring Lines Newsletter Cum berland Soar Fun ual Soar Fun held near Cumberland MD planning stages will held November 5 6 1983 weekend casual fun flying takes place mountains out side Cumberland flying may either slope thermal depending weather dinner nearby restaurant Saturday night helps provide some additional social activity wish attend information contact Don Clark 4204 Brookfield Drive Kensington MD 20895 Dons telephone number 301 564-0307 Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Sig Award Well spite apparent efforts keep younger generation dumb about RC aircraft must uswe cant seem keep field discover girls looks like us going get education Len Rozamus Jr has done again Last year Len received $1000 scholar ship AMA year has received $500 Sig award four nationwide receive Congratulations Len father has rumored smart guy guess hes right b60 Alabama a Florida C Grorgia issippi C Puarts Rico South Catolita nosne V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2551 078-5550 Asooniute Vice-Prenidents Greg Doe Ru 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiroy Reach CL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 PuierdO PR 00644 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimur FL 32579 Harry Sheram PD Boo 876 Onnonia AL 36121 Tom Thucker 1401 N 1-lairston Rd 1lo 38 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 6975 Waverly Dr Jackson MS 39206 Frequency Coordinator 3urns Fields 1096 Ornurio St Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 904 388-8662 Sunday August 21 marked beginning new era West Alabama Aero modelers day Ward McFarland came first club member fly model airDecember 1983 107 plane floats water Ward Tommy Storey Lee Marcum checked out 05 40-powered Little Dumbo Gee Bee floats after takeoff run about 100 feet lifted off frequency coordinator program seems working nicely District V Burnis Fields frequency coordinator has received several cards around District Two Huntsville AL reporting interfer ence 721 60 encounter radio inter ference please send RC Interference Re port Card Burnis new address PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Bob Peiser member Tampa RC Aircraft Oub took trip Hatfield PA participate contest limited electricpowered model airplanes Bob won first place Most Acrobatic Aircraft Electric power attracting interest day new motors batteries giant improvements over available iust few months ago West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL like clubs have members age ranges pictures below can easily tell relies youth skill re lies old age deception Ted Ackley age secret knows 811 tricks book Thets four-cycle engine about start Terry Kondasof Broward County RC Association South FL found threefourths pit area under water recently simply pulled out RC air boat Appar ently Terry made mistakehe handed transmitter Richard Page managed get air boat tall grass could seen smoke muf fler Fortunately Richard used flying blind driving air boat blind no real problem finally got air boat emerge tall grass promptly gave control back Terry Virgil Parsley Atlanta Drone Soci ety unfortunate experience new Laser 200 Aileron flutter developed dur ing flight resulting loss both ailer ons sound impact ground surprisingly light damage plane thoroughly inspected before flight Link ages solid tight used servo aileron five heavy-duty steelpinned hinges surface After crash hinges still firmly glued wings ailerons steel pin torn through hinge material Some days cant win Dick McLean editor Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron Florida asked someone count noses dinner meeting report came back average face forgot faces Dont forget have good time month Illinois ana S Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 1314 487-1967 AsousciaO Vice-Poadnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kerr 1808 12th Sn. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Koinhshiro Way LOxington KY 40603 Raymond Movers P0 Box 243 Smitheille MO 64089 Holes Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme Unixersity City MO 63122 William 0 Sniavlny P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazol Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Iarna IL 61378 Frequency Cocodinato James Check 564 Grentchesxer St Lexington KY 40505 did go School has started sum mer has entered waning moments midwest season starts wind down District VI has some interesting events 1983 selected two teams FAI Pattern Rough River Scale Louisville Thank heaven Kentucky parks good number mall shows open houses model fields some interesting non-rule book events other fun fly type Earlier summer unusual de manding Great Race Sailplanes held near Chicago Twenty-plus teams challenged Mother Nature another complete demanding course Its rule book certainly outstanding wellthought-out event Another event just completed its fifth year Warbirds contest developed sponsored Spirits St Louis RC Club contest Scale WW Il-type models scale static judged raced pylon course heats Its exciting prospect combining static scores points placing heats has refined slowly over years reason am mentioning event due determination club has over years have patient knowing events especially nonrule book events take some time develop advertising world will re place words competitors year patience began paying off number contestants grew 21 one-day event few pictures spit out trusty instant Number 1 illustrates important ingredients competitors life Understanding wives family enjoying afternoon together creating fraternity whoops sorority important Joe Lunt events originators shows off trophy carrying name plates past four years winners Three wins individual trophy keeps years winner Mark Been Wayne Nenninger Ralph Doyle running second third Mark Been left Rich Taylor perform delicate act surgery winning model 108 Model Aviation Thad Brannon age 13 built H-Ray preparing flight Shelby Hagberg last years winner two twins showed up event year really great see P-38 zipping along 25 feet off ground around course Perhaps club have idea can little hard work generate interesting exciting activity has over last five years After Stall Turn. received nice letter Bob Suhr Peoria RC Modelers information about RC Ground School work Peoria Park District have devel oped comprehensive school program eight weeks filled films video tapes demos club experts pieces valuable information quite unique feature occurs during third session extra optional session will sche duled workshop local modeler During session students will mass-produce kits recommended trainer model using facilities shop modeler can begin construction model can get one-on-one assistance during rest class impressed logical pro gression incorporated sessions ob vious considerable thought refine ment has occured over its first three years operation Bob Suhr ateacherby profession has structured classes accommo date absolute beginner well re turning I-haven t-modeled-for-years indi vidual Bob has agreed provide copy outline would give group ex cellent leg-up starting program would strongly urge club write Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Bartonville IL 61607 Either CL FF could easily adapt program discipline opportunity little PR fly ing Department Army Depot Granite City IL Dave Cosby southern Missouri Helicopter couple models helped further dispel toy syndrome wasnt very large crowd picnic little bit exposure helps following weekend brought annual Greater St Louis Modeling Association Airshow three-hour demo bit little dif ferent airshows use just guys have show team show-oriented participants gives spec tators good idea modeling gives Sunday flier chance strut stuff addition proceeds donations given Missouri Park Board fund pro vides scholarships persons going park administration recreation work knows5 person park department area contact new field may have helped money GSLMA airshow Newsletters warning comes Palos Crash Chronicle regard money sent up-front piece equipment have company fade scene before equipment gets Editor j Cernava recommends COD process safest must buy mail Certainly probably should consider local hobby shop Mr Cernava suggests Indy RC South Flight Lines tells club Brotherhood Award given club member exhibits selfless attitude assisting club its members guests award established memory Don Rike former member passed away last year St Louis Aero Pilots Touch-NGo item safety column Ron Moritz Whenever sense anything might wrong want model groundlike NOW No hesitation no Hm wonder what no lets check out little further Land NOWI whole lot safer check out potential problem ground air very good point Ron us fail heed time time Saints NewsYou know modelers wife home smells funny youve quit making excuses absolutely unplug anything make determined effort beat him club newsletter mail comes closethe first new RC Con test Board appointments has made Bob Belluomini Crestview KY has agreed accept position Helicopter Board Welcome decision end rules pro cess Bob Lets hope membership District VI keeps posted feel ings concerning future rules proposals Enuf Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Asniotant vice-Prenidmnt Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapido IA 52402 Auocaate vics-Pvfadnto Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridga Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Boyd eowdish 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427 Rutsel Kneteger 2625 C Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee W 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tanglnwood Tr St ,oseph Mt 49085 Al Scidmore 013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frqumncy Cooedinator Pete Water 117 Cant Main Upper Level Northyille Mt 48167 Phona Day 13131 348-0085 evening 13131 437-4244 last column prepared AVP Ron Sears talked him phone after got back Team Finals think talking happiest man world have note Bill Warner Cloudbusters Detroit area will host 1984 Flying Aces Nats conjunction Michigan Exchange Clubs no dates given yet picture Cloudbusters Paul Smith combative flier shows group guy right foreground sometimes doubles Balsa Bug jack Moses half Jeff Noecker President Northeast Michi gan Radio Modelers Society sends shots Mall Show last April AMA dis play action Stop Danger sign used keep cars others off inactive runway use Wurtsmith AFB About second picture says what like think mainstay world stay ing red candy airplanes make up sell shows made roll Smarties fuselage stick gum wings Life Savers wheels bit novelty sell like hotcakes Alpena RC club partici pated show guests openers have set matters straight The guys Milwaukee once told summary District VII winners theres nothing rocks Indians upthere December 1983 109 pictures Sunday flier Stan Zdon Three pictures felt marker notes back showed through Heres Stans daughter Tonya QB15 Waco Spitfire picture MARCs Spring Mall Show illustrates excellent photography dis play augment aircraft Photo Bob Mitchell call body inputs new Con test Boards went well enough Ive got good well-recommended people everything Helicopter Gotta get old tele phone maybe Rich wants job Just got back dedication AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA Heartwarming experience first held some misgivings about quality Russ Barrera collection whole truck-load seeing material parts pieces cluded set straight Fascinating lam proud very high count plaques Dis trict VII wall devoted Charter Mem ber Donors building fund $500 Somehow PMAC has two anywhere near area sure stop Make sure check hours Generally speaking center open during normal business hours unless some thing special going Dont expect drop Sunday afternoon unannounced Thanks pictures guys Now dont have resort filling space jokes although Johnny Clemens offered give some used jokes does have other kind Arkansas sana exico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob FrIedi 5512 Sounhwood Untie Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Willam Harley III 927 commerce Pleasannon TX 7806 Al Rabe 1904 Volley Oak c lining TX 75061 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr. Barnlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinanor Tom Blakeney 2300 Mey Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 AMA jewelry great amount sparkling part model aeronautics way AMAers can found news letters proud what we certainly would write other share Please think over because really pretty powerful thought very important future AMA District VIII now producing some best newsletters whole US personalities newsletters direct re flections editors what feel will help clubs club members what helps individual club must help aeromodeling whole Dont forget ex change newsletters other clubs Remem ber might having fun receive bunch good-looking news letters ARKS News Amarillo TX Radio Kontrol So ciety very neat readable lot good art work came J D Moore club secretary included 46member club roster Another very good-looking informa tive newsletter Mountain View Radio Control Flying Club Don Langer editor Mountain View Dallas area club looks to making great strides lot directions quite honor have made Honorary Member progressive group like Thanks guys mentioning handsome newsletters must salute Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons understandable handsome paper because co-edited Joel Joni Sheldon easier-to-read papers area has benefit some real enthusiastic leaders too KK Gwen McClure Larry Sartor Associate VP Another easy-to-read paper Con denser ARCS Alamo Radio Control Society San Antonio TX editor produces good effort Dick Adams ARCS oldest RC groups District VIII mentioned personality newsletters Harry Tilley edits Flite Line Tyler TX Modelers Club does lower case typed letters Texan resist using capital letters quite triumph admire Harry appreciate too mentioned paper name will upcom ing ballot AMA president! takes clever editor find cartoons jokes inclusion paper relate modeling sort awareness shown editors Jim Jon Polozeck Rich ardson TX RC Clubs Dawn Patrol latest effort cartoon young modeler saying hate disagree Pop stork has too little wingspread carry sixto 10-pound load newsletter Texoma RC Club Sherman TX tickled gag morial said Rest Peace Pitts *Born 1980 constructed Tom Ridge Bo gota TX *Cause deathElevator clevis broke off control horn flying verted about 50 feet high *Survived owner Cris Noles pilot Mike Noles grin can have sympathy other priceless same newsletter great cartoon woman talking model builder husband saying Remember unexplained interference glitch crashed new airplane last weekend Same thing happened new car Mike Noles mentioned above club president received beautiful letter content appearance secretary Shreve port Area Radio Kontrol Society Shreve port-Bossier City LA Gene Self said some members complained about never seeing club mentioned model publications Gene said fault ourswe have never submitted formation should good lesson other clubs Dont count anyone dis cover Toot own horn Gene points out 101-member club active about way club can active effective Pylon Pattern Scale Combat Giant Scale good old fun flys civic PR side put demo flights shows Barksdale AFB LA State University Live demos mall show generated profits went MDA top off Gene Self said have good club proud great mentioning good newsletters try point out what good worthy attention can copy some good stuff smile say Im already doing Don Blackburn Odessa TX Prop Busters RC Club puts out very readable newsletter secret puts news up very short formative paragraphs separates XXXX - - dividers think could take lesson Don Bob Severance edits San Antonio TX Prop Busters Prop-Wash highlight editorial effort calendar marked clubs dates rest year stops some old forgot Anoth er plus Bob newsletter under club emblem says Visitors welcome friendly kick Joe Petz Borger TX Model Airplane Club sent 80 MAC 8th Annual Fun-Fly notice com plete good map saying Come Fly Texas Most Congenial Group hard beat isnt spirit generally find among modelers just great folks dangit Hot Dogger newsletter Central Oklahoma RC Society Norman edited J W Isern salts paper lots photos have impact printed word anytime also puts illustrated meeting notice date place right address part mailing real selling' now will have surely figured out really enjoy newsletters Keep em coming because have enthusiastic audience Ill try pass along much good stuff can please dont 110 Model Aviation frustrate like club does dutiful ly send newsletter ad dress kind can thank sending Come now gang column bit shorter usual month feel Ive said lot recog nizing some unsung heros modeling newsletter editors Bless have some really excellent photos will have wait until next month because must pack go Reston VA dedication new AMA Headquarters museum think Im proud! ****ALL FOR NOW**** tolorado 0 Kansas aska h Dakota C Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aagocsete Vlce-Fedwe Gene corson ox 2832 casper WY 62602 Ed Ccx 8209 LintJest Prairie village KS 88208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford P1 Aurora co 80015 im Mattorn 429 Oogwooo Grafton NO 5821 Jim Aicketta 516s Ctoudas Sioux Falls SO 67103 Preqaesy Cocedinstor DId Gates 2380 5 Holly Fl Oenw co 80220 Phone Dey 303 761-5960 Evening 303 7574082 AMA alive well Eighty-six thousandplus members middle Septemberl Something has going right continued membership growth associations experiencing tough time existing times let alone growing As briefly reflect past year number significant events contributed continued growth Setting substantial achievable goals has certainly significant factors seeing lot positive things happen Briefly 1 Through AMAs continued effort have newly added RC frequencies 2 have through efforts Headquarters staff se cured better insurance coverage 3 Membership services supplies being handled accurately faster both dividual club needs 4 have fulltime staff 35 plus seasonal assistance carry out day-to-day work tasks organization 5 leadership other coun tries look organization trends ask participation significant events 6 AMA through diligent efforts contributions its membership has its own National Center Aeromodeling includes offices staff library meeting rooms work space own pub lication certainly least museum displaying proud heritage evolu tion modeling country country world have such facility new building dedicated September able participate must feel very proud 7 Another successful comprehensive Nats held new convention look well-attended plans already underway next years Nats 8 Executive Council elected officers Headquarters staff have achieved new heights working cooperative ly successfully advancing model avia tions image productivity group has second terms actual achievement goals set over last several years too something AMA member can point pride will soon receiving ballots mail vote AMA President Vice President District IX would urge promptly exercise right responsibil ity support candidates choice volunteer elected officers need know support endeavors behalf Vote immediately return ballots Some good news bad news received re cently AMA member Olie Olson Jr AMA 9829 Olie president Omahawks RC Inc club Omaha NE sued recently regarding noise First good news August 8 1983 judgment entered favor defend ants Omahawks RC Club against plaintiffs counts petition dis missed won suit bad news plaintiff has requested motion new trialwhich may grantedbut appeal may first step taking case States Supreme Court lot discussion regarding fact club refused become AMA charter club thus covered insurancewise attorneys fees just such problems spite fact indi vidual members well officers have AMA members long time rationale shared could get own insurance requiring members belong AMA would damage potential growth individual modelers assisted nations much moral support ap peal help hope Oma hawks RC group would consider becoming AMA chartered club join AMA club family enjoy peace mind know ing national organization could would assist future problems like nature would agree Omahawks presi dent club did good job standing ground defending position Id hope president Olson would agree ordeal could have easier second round could have us behind simple act chartering club Olie Olson obviously responsible leader virtu.t being elected Omahawks Let hope leads group under umbrella AMA com ing year AMA member Jim Van Loo Sergeant Bluff IA shares following memoriam great modeler known District IX modelers Memoriam Bill Benton Friend Modeler anyone meeting him always smile twinkle eye new mod eler patient kind full endless information always tl flying field before usually made flight two cut grass needed would usually last leave just case some might need help either beginner old timer Bill Benton dear friend modeler will missed us Bill Benton died August 23 doing what liked doing put airplane together Omahawk Field died massive heart attack before could fly think wife put best about Bill wont contest fun fly cant look down airplane cant watch fly will always thoughts break ground new airplane many occasions Some times traded before got fly wife Jean three daughters big gleam eye Shelly time arrived scene Sooland Mod elers express deepest sympathy loss. Jim Van Loo As colum being written RC Aerobatic World Championships just three weeks away week October 10 Best luck competitors especially USA team fly best Pen sacola FL arnona fotna e Hawaii da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aesociete Vice-Presidesogs Tom Banker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn cater 2020 Gilt Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Bob Kampmaen 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenia AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box SI Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Chilani Sr Fukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Pruquency Coordlnenor Hal Jackson 828E Sunset Ave Far Oaks CA B5628 Ptone 1916 964803 Just brief report month once didnt have travel out town visit club meeting As matter fact tended two since last report first own club meeting second return visit local Soaring club Peninsula Silent Flyers invited back third time club president Ed Leahy responsible asking back time club has continual battle hang its flying site housing project keeps inching closer working developer trying come up lution would agreeable both sides Stay tuned further developments showed club Jay Gerbers latest epic film Free Flight Adrift Air loved Some old-timers club cut teeth Free Flight As mat ter fact viewers visitor night old-timer also vice-president North American Rock well Eagles club asked attend meeting club bring Free Flight film says theres bunch old-timers will enjoy having memories jogged conclusion meeting club made $50 donation AMA Building Fund thanks AMAs thanks fine club its help AMA display booth busy traveling December 1983 111 around District Im going call home December because Ill need use show Sky-naughts Saddleback Valley putting annual Toys-for-Tots airshow El Toro Marine Lighter-Than-Air Base Im going attend show have past case want attend cost childs toy date December 11 There will noted fliers giving demonstrations sparkplug opera tion Dave Herbert Dave also says will classic Chevrolet car show 5K 10K footrace further entertainment Plan attend Several thousand people year need booth display drop line Ill put schedule would like visit club Write see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI_ DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AuOciaU Vice-PresidsU Al Culver 1607 S non Elm 1 Focatello tD a3201 Simon Dreese Box 58 An t Oroadvresv MT 89018 Gary Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dove Mollens 18869 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick lVjcloline PD BOo 523 Klamath Falls OA 97601 Chick Young 29020 1t Ave. S. Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Aedmond WA 98082 Freqoenoy Coordinator AoOert Balch 15439 SE Heig . Portland OA 97236 Phone 5031 761-8103 get third edition Northwest Model Expo Puyallup will three months away Mark February 4 5 calendar either get plane ready just come enjoy best shows around Remember will District Xl meeting probably oclock try get meeting VP needs input can get pretty much standstill far outdoor competition concerned As men tioned last month couple FF contests going rest activity indoors Check around find out whats going might pleasantly sur prised interesting what challenge Indoor flying Speaking contests want men tioned will have give couple months lead time possible send pictures sure put paper between pictures write back felt-tip pen Unfortunately ink seems leach emulsion print forgot give credit last month photographer Bob Baich supplied nice shots does times Also seems words about Haystack 83 have also left until now goes last several years have mixed weather best annual meeting floatplane fliers year great just little wind Saturday calm glassy water Sunday Plenty sunshine pleasant tem peratures made good contest course few mishaps have other Haystack outings can learn others misfortune though remember attach engines plane somewhere other motor mount thats done inevitable oc curs engine motor mount ripped plane engine stays plane instead going bottom flexible cable should job quite well can also remember stick tip float water landing attempts As Randy Weaver discovered leads interesting 5-point landing touch 5 points splash Just make sure under stood maneuver Randy repeated very next flight lost engine Rumor has Don Anderson looking scuba gear several other minor mishaps water tumbles serious harm Terry McGill spending lot time trying get together whole best Haystacks Did ever have weekends everything did wrong Went Seattle area take some activities three going managed pick exactly wrong order show up three Oh well FAI Challenge nice long talk several con testants CD Kevin Collins lift seemed phenomenal might have bit too much wind overall feeling fine place fly great day mythical Harts Lake Prairie Once find prairie cannot help realize very good FF field like oasis grass sea trees Anyway amazed what can done balsa tissue rub ber make craft really flies As leaving Kevin Collins looking lift A-2 Towline Glider turns out found week later set new AMA record A-2 total time 3459 sec onds Key broke old record four min utes put perspective first flew seven consecutive 3-minute maxes five maxes 1 -mm last last flight would have nine minutes max came down 639 Congrats Kevin great job Later same weekend Puget Sound ROCs held Big Bird Bash Mt Rainer clubs field Over 50 planes showed up around 35 pilots man what has already described very good week end time least 1000 spectators enjoying festivities ably run Mr Big Bird himself Al Alman Contest ants came British Columbia California Idaho Oregon Washington Certain ly provided vast cross-section styles likes among like fly big uns Since essentially un-contest prizes Al found given out draw ings seems fair way distri bute loot since keeps Randy Weaver Dick Hansen having goodies digress success years fly-in Im sure can mark calendar re peat next year Well keep posted have read about supposed problems new frequencies have worried about using fear have tried found work Nats course sources indicate 11 thats right group eleven Sail planes air time different ones going up time Another source said 13 up once thats yenfled Could get trouble course gear far out tune someone else can work receiver trans mitter another frequency about maybe get someone else say send gear peri odic check maintenance Well certainly hope case ounce pre vention could worth ton cure speaking Tom Brightbill Bob Dodgson Tom Nielson Dave Johnson otherwise known King court turns out Tom got Hi Johnson Memorial Trophy home safe sound saw last being squeezed hard feared its structural health did Tom walk off biggie Bob Dodg son took second Unlimited next ques tion going Can again Reno next August course fact what did six trophies besides Toms done among what may largest Sail plane contest ever flown indicates strength NW Sailpianers Dave Mullens AVP CL activity comes word Spanaway contest real success 25 contestants nd signed up six new AMA members contest What fliers encountered well-run enjoyable contest will probability repeated next summer Dave indicates very nice site Con trol Line contest Spanaway very far Puyallup know Dave asked about next years Nats mentioned earlier will Reno Stead Field As understand CL facility just fine However earlier year news letter complaining about facility Westover Having seen area wonder just what complainer wants main circles taxiways flat level Combat fliers flying over grass Im total loss know what supposed wrong site least far know porta-potties didnt overflow Anyway according Bev Wisniewski site Reno OK anyone has specific concerns let know Ill see what can find out Say anyone has pull Santa ask him word processor ordered last year just gotta have machine spells Well have priced gallon correct-type lately AMA Executive Council decided should have some new contest boards So directive esteemed Prez John Grigg am present looking people serve need someone Soaring board someone Racing board someone Heli copter board decide nominate someone board first get permis sion write tell should appoint selection Also need someone sit soon formed FAI Scale Team Selection Committee aspects see troubling upward onward Several months ago put out plea feedback possibility getting some kind communication going between clubs know whats happening way fun-flys other get-togethers can get around enjoy anothers company already have volunteer what need commitment clubs out pass information person will compile about Anyone out togetherness HAPPY FLYING 112 Model Aviation JUNIOBox FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Doug Dahikes Magic Boomerang boomerang model airplane flying machine anyway What have however cleverest least expensive effective attention-getters club could create Doug Dahikes little boomerang Flyer can real ly turn kids parents too mall shows fun flies demonstrations con tests arent going cost club fortune either since made easily obtainable cardboard being light cardboard theyre quite harmless kids get line message too clever part roomerang rry boomerang has four blades clubs mes sage can rubber-stamped Look drawing First name Flyer Second says boomerang yours gift local CL club case compliments OAKS Osh kosh Area Kontroline Squadron Third tells OAKS hold meetings extends invitation Fourth flying instructions last blade m. would guess fourth vane actually says n over flying instructions use looks like much too much way instructions just vane Biggest cost would seem having rubber stamps made up ecially insist fancy out-of-the-usual lettering would suggest simply using typewritersize capital letters no matter onetime cost can easily absorbed club . make your. club will have best public relations de vices going Selection cardboard important made bunch varying thicknesses pays keep away cardboard too flimsy too heavy So get cracking . un call Dougs boomerang Magic because way can scoop youngsters its up convert uple anyway . modelers GOOD STUFF IN THE WIND FOR BEGINNERS Lots times easy become discour aged think no out gives darn about young beginners isnt Really quite number guys would like things kids things vary Some pretty solid ideas others bit too imaginative per haps would like list few Write can use input Doug Dahlke 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 Weve just shown guys inven tiveness Doug has expectations putting Junior-type models production next year Ask him about Ask him copy Modeling Questionnaire will make think Joe Wagner 135 Waugh Ave New Wil mington PA 16142 Joe forming national society Fun Flyers very ambitious undertaking hopes have groundwork completed early 1984 Ask him about Jack Carter 1444 Hickory Way Racine WI 53405 Jacks Seven Steps Indoor have pretty well-defined Some models designs completed Hell glad tell about ideas school participation Ray Roberts 1521 Morningside Drive Burbank CA 91506 Ray already has pro gram installed working school regular part curriculum Hes spreading word write him Ill keep posted keep posted what doing help kids See next month * * Keep flippin propsomethings bound happen TOP VIEW- FLYING INSTRUCTIONS STAMPED ON THIS WING COMPLIMENTS OF ROUND ALL CORNERS OSEKOSH REA K ONTROLINE S QUADRON 024032 IiCARDBOARD I' WHITE GLUEBLADESARE8AX1/ \LJ NOT TO SCALE ItTmz- 1EETINGS FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH AT 1 PM 10 YOUNG IBEGINNERS WELCOME C Ik l 1 jl TL JIJ 1/8 DIHEDRAL UNDER EACH TIP CONSTRUCTION 1 Cut out two pairs wings shown round corners 2 Align glue together dry add dihedral 3 Decorate felt pen desired stamp club info Having built easy 1-2-3 proceed flying instructions FLYING INSTRUCTIONS Lefties reverse thisl 11Resist temptation hold FLYER level floor throwwont work 21Snugly pinch FLYER between thumb knuckle index finger tip blade Tilt upward near vertical85 degrees PORTANTI Launch straight forward elevation angle 10 degrees 30 degrees using SNAP OF THE WRIST MOTION much like cracking whip Will NOT fly otherwisel Wags suggest its snap flyl 41Size circle mostly depends rotor loading ie weight cardboard 3/-4 gram FLYER normal circle isabout4feet 51Most common reasons poor flight lack wrist snap throwing too hard wrong launch angle Sure Ill answer questions FLYER will need self-addressed stamped envelopeI 0 DAHLKE 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 FLYER TYPE 4-WING SPORT BOOMERANG ROTOR DIA 8 WEIGHT 4-6 grams AREA SOLIDARITY 16 sq DESIGNED BY DOUG DAHLKE December 1983 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
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L Public Relations An As important years Academys history comes close good time look some events 1983 some plans 1984 Perhaps biggest public relations mem ory 1983 opening National Center Aeromodeling After almost 50 years life growth Academy means member have its own office building museum library visi tors center giant step forward mile stone remarkable significance can tell no fear contradiction member non-member has visited new building past several months has delighted some cases almost overwhelmed design neatness building collection models memorabilia person company made contribution project owed debt gratitude modelers have yet send contribution tax deduc tible help dump mortgage urge write check today mail 1983 Nats great success ways Perhaps lasting effect having modelers families converge Chicopee MA Westover AFB will overall publicity model aviation model aviators received sport should better known New England now perhaps ever known before Thanks efforts generated interest sport can count good public image remaining minds New Englanders long time Flying site success stories have com ing year Yes know some clubs have lost sites due noise complaints clubs have granted per mission fly public private property November issue Model Aviation story Tn-Cities RC Club Washington State got new field Conservation District property type story being repeated areas such Raleigh NC Aeromasters have just gained flying field former landfill site AMA has lot experience lot materials can assist club starts go after flying fieldjust Update contact us give us chance work services membership buys you should take advantage needed encourage building Scale models AMA introduced new national award year call National Scale Award major trade show aircraft judged Best Scale independent local judges will winner nice trophy being awarded owner plane region al winners will eligible enter Nation al Scale Award Contest National Scale Trophy will presented overall win ner Judging will done non-AMA per sonnel like have good positive public image club going after community sup port almost vital good working re lationship developed prior re quest favored treatment clubs have conducted mall shows major shopping centers result have gained new members received assistance either public private sources flying field problem developed mind pro posed Model Av/at/onSeptember 1983 National Mall Show Day developed 1984 response chartered clubs around country has very encour aging Several clubs already have plans mall show early part 1984 dates al ready fixed calendar no prob lem suggested program clubs can go ahead thing though dates may coincidethat lux ury can have volunteer arrangement Other clubs have very strong endorsement idea have sent clubs package information suggested press release can used Continued page 703 December 1983 99 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Club Patches Emblems Needed Above shown previously donated dis play AMA Museum still amount fraction over 1700 AMA char tered clubs dont see yours photo dont know has received AMA send club can properly represented AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF S S 0 Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek 5O General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith lam JOHNNYCLEMENS AMA-18 Dallas TX am presently serv ing AMA District VIII Vice President am asking vote next AMA President would like know am writing message myself thoughts come deep within qualifications deep well-doc umented AMA history president AMA eight years 1971 through 1978 greatest growth period AMA has ever enjoyed 46 years being AMA member have held AMA office expect SecretaryTreasurer Representing United States rose 1st Vice President FAI-CIAM world aeromodeling Most today cessful AMA programs originally planned president 1971 brought new era AMA Council named New Momentum again time same kind enthusiastic leadership Mo mentum need look forward toward new goals membership 100000 well within reach Weve gotta go after could own control own permanent flying site facility supporting championship events world invitationals yet beginning tap healthy field corpor ate support involvement would pro vide much needed funds positive public relations leadership model aviation can integrate nations educational systems offer todays young people excit ing education expanded goals would legacy better future country maximum membership effective ness need expand encourage fun social side AMA modeling Compe tition flying already well-established generates its own momentum have constant need upgrade flying safety rules better serve us Special Inter est Groups should encouraged guiding us AMA could provide program project guidance chartered clubs schools communities should constantly im proving dignity recognition re minding world aeromodeling truth seedbed aviation space development biggest aims should toward careful conservative spending dues money gain maximum fun value dues avoid threat dues increases 60 years active modeling have given experience phases modeling sportFree Flight Control Line Radio Control years officership have given administrative skills wisdom am older kids AMA years Continued page 104 JOHN C GRIGG Lockport NY incumbent candidate re-election office President AMA Johns past rec ord verifies strong supporter average modeler well highly competitve member credited bringing stability governing body sponsoring three-year term elected officers ap pointed Chairman very successful RC Frequency Committee created needed new contest boards fought very suc cessful East Coast Nats generally im proved benefits average modeler need continued strong leadership During John Griggs administration AMA has grown just over 76000 members well over 86000 John will work toward greater growth promoting youth aspects hobby vastly improved insurance program coverage both individuals chartered clubs acquired additional new frequencies Radio Control flying implemented revolving site concept Nats provide better opportunity members parts country attend participate provided great improvements overall membership services benefits John Grigg active modeler having participated Free Flight years ago Control Line Radio Control events presently active RC Soaring powered flight John Grigg fully supported hobby AMA President wife Joan may have met Nationals trade shows re-elected office John Grigg will work toward establishing viable youth pro gram through local schools 4-H clubs scouts own chartered clubs will work ward further improving efficiency Headquarters operation through better com puter services simplified operating proce dures aimed holding line costs thereby minimizing need future dues adjustment Most importantly will continue responsive member questions concerns knows member ship AMA gives reason exist John Grigg presents sincere honest image required leadership position AMA sincerely ask vote re-elect John Grigg President AMA Vice President-District ED IZZO Holliston MA seeking re election VP District I would like recount accomplishments last two years state areas hope work good District AMA Aggressively represented constituents Council Meetings regard financial ex penditures Academy desires special interest groups Chairman Noise Committee established parameters necessary reduce noise levels have identified proper instrumentation well way toward establishing noise limits Academy hope continue work effort Last least succeeded obtain ing National Championships District first time history Academy Nats held Dis trict hope establish annual modeling symposium conducted clubs of-our District Also working toward establishing Regional Championship District cover ing categories modeling urge vote feel efforts plans coincident beliefs large turnout will tell have backing District members Thank support Vice President-District IV HOWARD CRISPIN JR AMA 568 Charlottesville VA seeks vote Vice President AMA District IV Academy now has fine new building house Headquarters staff records aeromodeling museum does make Academy what Academy people people member ship much effort needs expended conducting affairs national level same time greater need satisfy aims desires growth Academy District local levels important members Dis trict IV elect Vice President dividual familiar District its activi ties needs Howard such person has active national District state local levels competitor Contest Di rector judge officer groups levels Howard has also active Associ ate Vice President during terms present Vice President As AVP other conditions Howard has occasion work Headquar ters staff members Executive Council has attended numerous Council meetings both observer partici pant thoroughly familiar way things supposed operate back ground Howard can represent mem bers District carrying out desires members within National framework Let us work together make District IV active enjoyable scene future model aeronautics CHARLES SPEAR Mocksville NC seeking election first term Vice President representing District IV al ready know Charlie years dedication modeling AMA Continued age 104 100 Model AViation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS National President Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 6316314 KREMER PRIZE normally like avoid writing about fullscale aviation column because ARE model aviation organization IS model aircraft magazine However just could pass up item involves man got start model aviation Dr Paul MacCready will recall him designer aircraft won first Kremer prize completing one-mile closed circuit course man-powered aircraft went design aircraft crossed English Channel using man-power designed solar-powered aircraft rose new heights accomplishments Now new Kremer prize20000 pounds sterling first person com plete one-mile closed circuit course 3 minutes less aircraft powered on-board electrics competitors prize allowed 10 minutes energy storage Yep Dr MacCready did again time using two electric motors series power third act onboard generator Unique inventive usu al picture below depicts latest air craft successful September flight about 21/2 minutes MORE ELECTRIC spent very enjoyable period KRC group Hatfield PA past August Electric-powered fly-in see Electrics impressed become meet no formal competition drew entrants over northeast US Florida Canada Electric stay Models meet-ranged floater type Sailplanes over highly maneuverable little 05-powered jobs Most impressive little WASP designed Jim Zaremsky did very snappy inside outside square loops tight axial rolls anything else might expect aileronlelevator equipped ship have tried Electrics yet owe yourself go watch some newer equipment fly better yet give try yourself 4-H Two years ago contacted jack Seidler AMA member New Jersey associated 4-H organization process establishing flying field 4-H group unfortunately very close hospital advice insist models equipped adequate mufflers first should talk hospital management alert intent possibility noise problem did went far limit engines 45 displacement positive approach involved local government officials make aware needs modelers During recent 4H Fair invit ed mayor nearby city Leonia NJ officiate judge static display As Jack writes Art Jones mayor accepted apparently did enjoy himself also ac quired knowledge hobby its posi tive effect providing no cost govern ment recreational activities especially made available youth further states feel some far-sighted modelers should feel developing friend ship governing officials important maintain acquire new flying sites picture below shows Mayor Jones judging models right Unfortunately other gentleman models picture identified FAI CHAIRMEN Recent communications several mod elers indicate suitably publi cize names FAI team selection committee chairmen various AMA con test board members chairmen listed monthly near contest calendar FAI remedy situation least some extent am listing present chairmen Outdoor FF FlA FiB FiC Dr Wayne Drake 3290 SE Pelton Troutdale OR 97060 Indoor FF FiD Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 CL Combat F2D Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Heights MI 48077 RC Aerobatics F3A Dave Brown 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 RC Soaring Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Electroflite F3E Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 have four others soon formed CL Team Race Speed combined Scale Helicopter Pylon PAMPA handles selec tion CL Aerobatics extremely well remov ing need separate committee Begins look TSCs getting numerous require separate coordinator much same have AMA contest rules boards SILLY QUESTION What AMA Vice President District V travels way Birmingham AL Nashville TN FAI Combat Team Selection meet gets fine group people pose picture after snapping shutter finds out has no film instant print camera Hmmmm YOUTH IDEA recently received membership appli cation 14-year-old boy did send Open members wishes remain anonymous sent him suggested mention concept informal youth program rather just mention AM SHOUTING great ideaanyone else out care further idea Support youngster hobby could provide just impetus youngster needs become life-long mem ber avid modeler FAI COMBAT thrill kill challenge hunt fully combine event resulting enjoyable events modeler spectator mid-Sep tember pleasure attending team selection meet Nashville TN watching group go about slow steady path selecting team World Champs next year Now course president sup posed all-knowing all-seeing able tell just looking person whether person has chance make team right Well look Ron Colombo righthand flier cast right wrist knowabsolutelyhe can make team flying left handed Wrong did make team finished top heap what can oil-field worker like George Cleveland know about flying Combat Yep Second seat team ever heard Howard Rush Only everyone flies FAI Combat soon world cause has third seat team WILL well-represented World Champs next year three team Tom Fluker reigning World Champ back defend title Thirty-seven combatants started meet three survived believe three entrants could well represent us Colombo Cleveland Rush will Interesting com ment Tom Fluker World Champlm competing trials because guys too good beat jok ing Tom arent December 1983 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Today September 24th AMA hav ing ribbon-cutting Open House body invitedincluding Want go OK its arranged Come Im go ing escort through whole shmear caboose Look pictures pay tention See picture above AMAs new building See brick walls See tree planted See lady Isnt cute Come closer Meet Kathy Suprata Linda Brown taking time out registering everybody smile Lets go inside Dont scared ladies inside receptionists Meet Kathy Ladow Peeev Merritt girls look pretty happy Because working Academy Model Aeronautics thats Look behind Kathy Peggy See plaques Walls everywhere plaques everywhere built walls unselfish contributions covered honor heroes Donors workers living legends Come Look kids See cavernous interior See hundreds priceless model airplanes hanging everywhere Big ones little ones green ones blue ones heavy ones light ones Some look like made real experts flawless construction Some look like garbage make know hot maybe fly OK crosssection everything Everywhere look little model airplanes ceiling air floor Important people crowding corridor name would name name would require pages 180-page mag would allow heaven modeling memora belia cut past present future model airplanes made possible donations dues money tribute AMA bute YOU breathless scene Reston Virginia right across Potomac River Washington DC used pay high rent Youve seen everything Dont worry about AMA Open House anymore Youve thing importance See happy couple above Meet Velma Teubner Johnny Clemens Johnny run ning AMA President too little buddy Texas Johnny also served president distinction eight years election no bad guys Only two good guys No matter wins cant lose Well get good presi dent See next month. NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 102 Model Aviation happy husband wife team John Joan Grigg standing front new AMA building can see uncut ribbon behind official building opening has yet begun John running AMA President another term has served dis tinction three years Academy Model Aeronautics has volunteer workers sacrifice time efforts work slave years years pay provide organization oversee protect model airplane activities John Grigg Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand. weekend September 24-25 1983 now part AMAs history share Grand Opening ceremonies National Center Aero modeling truly grand affair elegant touch class typical modeling events new AMA building beautiful new furniture decorations potted plants new grass hard grow during torrid summer freshly-mowed newly-planted trees shrubs weather too ideal warm hot sunshine mix blue sky clouds mostly gathering beauti ful people made weekend re member people included Frank Zaic California Walt Good Florida Gordon Light Maine Wally Simmers Illinois C C Johnson Texas Ben Shereshaw New Jersey Frank Garcher Indiana Bob Champine Virginia Maynard Hill Maryland Laird Jackson Pennsylvania Al Novotnik Con necticut others because AMA Executive Council ad ditional states also represented About 200 present ribbon cutting took place 4 pm Saturday following some emotional words several speakers Everybody knew history being made after 47 years since establishment AMA 1936 AMA now permanent home roots fu ture obviously major milestone Academy Model Aeronautics sets stage another big celebration come 1986 AMA will celebrate its 50th anniversary Meanwhile grand opening introduces some new problems attractiveness new building its museum contents means can expect visitors geared yet hope 1984 assuming new budget will pro vide keeping museum open week ends also some extra staffing during week visitors can accommodat ed interruption basic AMA Headquarters operation Its new challenge hope meet adequately facility belongs entire mem bership can seen enjoyed whenever have opportunity visit Great Nats. 1983 National Model Airplane Cham pionships uniqueit paid itself pre liminary financial report years big event shows actually went slightly black first time years Some study Nats history indicates have about thousand entries Nats needs no subsidy event worlds biggest model meet year ibs location first time ever New England drew close thousand competitors helpers officials spectators 1983 Nats real morale booster plan operate annual event have endured lot criticism other Nats successful due site condifions under control have continued job whenever wherever have told Already hard work 84 Nats planning meeting held Reno NV event will held next year dates August 5 12 technical arrangements well underway necessary ingredient success people basis planning year earlier announcement dates lo cation vacation plans attendance may made now distance home will problem anyone has ever Natsanywherecan verify Nats al ways worth trip Again its matter people No matter Nats its people meet get know make hardship travel site condition cost worthwhile Reno great place familyits trip worth taking RC World Champs. As issue went press 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics about begin Pensacola FL Thirty countries registered October 10-15 contest though China withdrew due South Africas participation tremendously talent ed group fliers poised big event best world set perform before judges ten different countries wellknown names including Hanno Prettner Austria Wolf gang Matt Lichtenstein Dave Brown USA Ivan Kristensen Canada winner 83 Nats Any could win top four previous championships ner vousness about young flier Germany Lossen shown up first time last championships Acapulco Mexico 1981 almost won Next months Model viation will tell came out Renewal/Ballot Time. time see over 85000 membership renewal forms including elec tion ballots Open age class members should mail Look yours mail back soonby November25 elec tion deadline no later December 15 avoid missing insurance coverage 1984 issues Model v/at/on magazine PR UpdateCont pg 99 Mall Show Committee As stands right now will plan event take place February/March time slot office will make national press releases alert TV networks wire services other national contacts Academy getting better recognition days example 1983 Nats mentioned both Today Show Good Morning America show repre sentative White House present Grand Opening National Center Aeromodeling Another program slowly getting off ground Adopt-A-School suggestion outlined August 1983 Model Aviation recent months announcements variety national organizations have said school-age youngsters America need improve skills English mathe matics science What better way learn better habits three dis ciplines through model aviation medium What better way chartered club improve its own community image help local youngsters What better vestment future help develop skills young people after will running country some day about club officers Please re read August Model v/at/on page 101 have serious discussion pros cons proposal next club execu tive meeting Let hear please 87000-member mark reached first time AMA history September 1983 have never before such op portunity promote great sport model aviation out have ideas can use want hear clubs develop programs would like share other 1700 chartered clubs let us have details will pass along strength Academy membership Pulling gether can accomplish wonders Public recognition positive public image will help aeromodelers retain rights fly models choice across nation Lets work together preserve privileges Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Director National Association Rocketry President Pat Miller left presents Associa tions Aeromodeling Award Jonathan Santoa high school student Bowie MD Jonathans study wing tip vortices presented 1983 International Science Engineering Fair Albuquerque NM NAR Aeromodeling Award cosponsored Estes Industries Inc Penrose CO Academy Model Aeronautics particularly fitting years winner used model airplanes research December 1983 103 Charlie Spear Cont pg 100 Charlie started modeling twin-pushers way back 1931 During lifetime has tried types modeling has member AMA years interrupted four years service Air Force during WW II long-standing Contest Director prior formation AMA has held office president several modeling clubs Most notable famed Flying Sparks pioneer club very early days Radio Control past president Radio Control League North Carolina Currently Vice Pres ident National Soaring Society Associate Vice President AMAs District IV adds up over 50 years service modeling though retired pursuing sec ond career Charlie has time ability travel conscientious representative AMA members District IV Charlie plans cover geographical areas District IV through appointed AVPs personally wherever whenever possible also plans use column MA fairly discretion Charlie would honored first North Carolinian voice District IV AMA Executive Council sin cerely wants represent District IV Vice President would appreciate mem bers vote marking ballot beside name Vice President-District V BILL MATHEWS Birmingham AL AMA 119 incumbent time attend meeting Executive Council come away new appreciation vol unteers paid staff make AMA work also come away new enthusi asm what future holds modelers AMA period growth progress Although am unopposed ballot would greatly appreciate having vote vote confidence check voting record will show have abstained voting issues brought before Executive Council vote have tried make vote count betterment District V AMA includes considera tion what vote means individual club cant please everyone vote try have solid rea son vote am elected look forward working Junior program perpetual puzzler better Nats improved national convention better programs sport flier better communication members telephone number listed top column educational programs welcome ideas matters well others Please take few minutes time complete ballot year mail Lets show other districts District V means business Vote Vice President-District IX WILLIAM BIEDA Omaha NE want District IX Vice President because believe can make positive contribution AMA creating system checks bal ances could help enhancing fiscal accountability AMA toward its mem bers result streamlining its financial operations should result better services membership have modeling 32 years am avid sport flier RC CL Combat door Glider am member Orbiting Eagles Omaha have offices presi dent treasurer am District IX Contest Coordinator CD District IX FAI Combat Team Selection Committee member Because belief betterment air modeling important apply 23 years business experience 10 years non-profit organizational insurance ex perience advancement AMA making AMA financially account able its members Now AMA has gone 80s over $3 million assets feel District IX representative should someone can contribute controlled fiscal growth AMA set up system continuity responsibility Vote believe have sound ideas can brought reality TRAVIS McGINNIS incumbenr Arvada CO Active involved AMA members have past elected District IX Vice Pres ident believe have elected because commitment serve District AMA affairs consistent efforts pro mote modeling positive way available During years spent RC Coordinator Contest Director Associate VP District IX Vice President have spent countless hours involvement individuals clubs AMAs Executive Council Whenever two people talking modeling enjoy being involved involvement believe modelings future exists active listening representation ordinary modelers ideas suggestions betterment has will continue function serving District IX Vice President AMA has just enjoyed term growth productive positive ways additional services new RC frequencies national center museum offices has distinct pleasure have Executive Coun cil during time During past two terms Council work have acquired thorough knowledge its internal operations policies AMA staff can effectively work membership would hope continue apply knowledge continue unfin ished committee work now progress Give support election will can fairly represent phases model aviation District IX Johnny Clemens t pg 100 have intensified enthusiasm belief AMA aeromodeling have chosen wonderful hobby sport involving wonderful people Now choose progressive leadership will lead us pride new goals vote Johnny Clemens next AMA president will deeply appreciated will consider sacred trust SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT tnnnectcut e achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aaaocuate vice-Presidents Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Oenn5 Fclsom AFO 1 Gardiner ME 04346 Don Krafft o eon 1828 73 Heritage Ln. Ouoburv MA 02332 Al NOvotnik 4 eeverlv P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Ceardineton George Wilson 318 Fisner St. Waloole MA 02181 am very pleased announcethe appoint ment Chris Balling new AssociateVP state Rhode Island Chris has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm hobby feel has excellent com munication skills well-known Rhode Island area look forward working Chris representing modelers Rhode Island well District contest flying season rapidly com ing conclusion District I would like talk about couple contests pleasure attending informed interest 4-cycle engines New England Sport Scale Association held Four-Stroke Contest has lot interest activity utilization 4stroke engines specifically low noise level engines used flying sites have problems noise contest held Berwick ME June 11th 1 2th 12 contestants attendance Pic tured below winners air craft would also like comment has number new 4-stroke engines being produced engine manufacturers available now 12 cu engines two different manufacturers petition signed request made AMA make emer gency rule change would allow up 12 cu engines Pattern category present time allowable FAI class Pattern therefore should allow AMA classification turn would foster designs aircraft using lower noise level engines 104 Model Aviation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS cent First place winner Charles T Nelson Berlin MA VKS-7-4- Waco scale 2 chnopower-7 engine attended contest sponsored Rhode Island RC Modelers held old Charlestown Naval Air Station beau tiful site abandoned runway has designated RC flying site tempt get members interested Pattern flying contest set up specific number maneuvers given modeler guessed own score judged performance winner selected guessed score closest given score An advantage type contest anyone can compete competing against themselves regardless skill level find excellent way introduce modelers competition flying called George McGinnis Contest Director Speed events Nats George told new type Control Line contest putting October 30th Legion Field Robinson Street Hanson MA meet called Triatha Ion three-event contest flown same airplane first event noise test airplane must pass minimum noise level noise levels below limit bonus points will awarded airplane will undergo static judging evaluation will have fly demonstrate aerobatics scale operation George says tests precision flying judgment aeromodeler under predeter mined set circumstances first type event Control Line enthusiasts District can obtain details calling George McGinnis 617 293-2804 will hand noise testing number judges has selected Radio Control model ers background Aerobatics Scale judging time appears District Presidents Meeting will held latter part November meeting expect discuss future District activities Please make effort vote upcoming AMA election New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 225-8318 Associate vice-presnts Per Sianceini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Cosselo 27 Keerney St Oover NJ 07801 Frank Oreoch 9 VYillow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray iuschkus 7 Cvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sasrer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenie NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Proehich Yarm Rd. Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts travel around District closer come firm conviction expressed col umn last issue Northeastern Regional Meet Westover AFB 1984 thereafter must have another Nats proposed AMA rota tional policy shall again come cycle find great outburst enthusiasm among fel low District II modelers time propose such move am certain can mus ter same degree support able realize 83 Nats good chance may able have World Control Line Cham pionships Westover next year building upon prestigious event could come up very impressive model aircraft affair highly comprehensive nature Regardless FAI development however believe should move ahead idea telephone conversation today District VP Ed Izzo pleased learn agreeable prospect joint venture combining Districts II effort What thoughts about Please let know After some 5500 out Obviously call letter would feasible 5500 calls letters voul telephone number appears head column convenience Traveling around particularly weekends please leave word call again should away phone Real Plane Syndrome am considered rather easy-going type except required special circumstances meet other qualifications ie hang tough counts say EC meeting nothing roils defined Websters masterpiece riles hear someone refer man- woman carrying aircraft got out rear airplane hear model aircraft contests meets rallies mall shows whatever club voice spews rhetoric over bull horn gain set beyond reasonably placarded feedback limits models bit real person-carrying alert again flying machines Let us understand proclaim great distinction between full-scale model aircraft between real model aircraft So repeat after no such distinction real airplane against model airplane ALL real whether large small So National Center Aeromodeling hope see possible formal opening dedication ceremonies new AMA world headquarters Reston VA weekend September 24 25 big event has publicized months should within comfortable driving distance areas District II wish thank everyone organizations participated financially otherwise development worthy monu mental project thus far will continue same fine spirit help satis fy mortgage financial contribu tions Far Wide have made two trips Western New York within last few weeks being STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietySpangled Scale Rally Olean NY July 9 As always huge affair scores great model airplanes match Two gentlemen high places responsibility success pop ular annual rallies got way close up lens alphabetical der avoid charges favoritism Bob Brown Rally Director club shudders word contest Mr STARS himself genial George Privateer will note came unfortunate victim narrowlens camera other Western New York trip took August 13th Second Annual RC Scale Rally Flying Knights December 1983 105 Second place winner Kim Harris Boxford MA Aeronica Champ 7AC scale 05 FS-75 engine Officers Rhode Island RC Modelers L R Richard Dupre VP & Treasurer Bill Thompson PresidentCD Guess Own Score contest Hamburg NY kind invitation club through President Gil Lange Randy Bittenger Gil shown presenting siz able check AMA President John Grigg greatly appreciated contribution Knights AMA Building Fund friendly ultralights landed rally mingled models parked left following picture could spend Saturday August 13 two-day Hamburg event because committed far advance attend Mammoth Scale Rally Somers NY RC Club Sunday August 14 did will note scores scores wonderful models Shown flight line countless spectators safely watching secure vantage point show lunch hour break during spectators allowed leave barricades inspect models nice feature annual rally same scene Associate VP Toms River NJ Hank Likes surrounded Spirit St Louis P-Si inter esting vintage job must split now being out both time space way judge RC Pattern today P RCS Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society 8th Annual Romano Garabello Meet flown Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY Before departing however leave picture action enthu siasm caught Nats Pattern site ie AMA super-cinematographer dedicated modeler jay Gerber getting lensfull upcoming addition AMA film and/or videotape library Ohio sylvnia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brawn District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 AaeoCete VIc-Prudmite Joe Siben 38980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francs Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15883 Frequmicy Cooccbnator Jam Beajoen 5552 Poarun Ct. Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 4513 542-4406 As report being written prepara tiorw$ upcoming AMA HQs Grand Opening being finalized event sure go down AMAs history finally reality Grand Opening realization dream AMA members years Initially thoughts AMA owning its own headquarters thought pipe dreams few people didnt know much about financial situation AMA president Johnny Clemens first started talking about quite few dis believers thought either another bad Texas jokes rantings slight ly deranged man Well Johnny being Johnny managed get people thinking about talking about anyway Johnny turned pipe dreams real dreams optimis tic approach AMAs management during Earl Witts term president dreams turned possibility Chuck Foreman presented proposal buy property place called Reston VA first presented Council think Council little shocked costs discussed Boy seemed like lot money failure proposals earlier Ohio Kansas us feeling back pipe dreaming stage yet feeling optimism airit wasnt going get cheaper waited After John Worth Gisele Jackson Vince Mankowski Chuck worked out finan cial plan Council voted go remember walking out meeting think ing Boy hope havent bitten hog butt spent virtually surplus funds $300000 purchase piece property break ground within two years banking fund raising campaign enable us meet commitment reality us having own headquarters building still struck home During next two years John Grigg AMAs president Vince developed fund raising programs very suc cessful Frank Garcher got hobby industry behind project John Hunton volun teered services architect building dream becoming real day Last year just within two-year limit broke ground building costing ap proximately $1 million dream became reality support AMA member ship industry clubs pro ject has fantastic Grand Opening culminates years dreaming sweating dis cussing working project marks turning point AMA giving us focal point pride organization its far-sighted leadership During Grand Opening expect few tears will shed tears joy pride accomplishment expect chief tear leader will Johnny Clemens dream critically ill Dallas hospital has come reality John Grigg has favorite say ing talking proud ideal place use Now keep working fund raising efforts maybe can pay off quickly seeI too can dream cant About time receive Ill District Ill banquet seminar sponsored Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Weirton WV near Pittsburgh hope will attend share views modeling seminar banquet Holiday Inn Saturday evening October 29 flying session begins 10 am Sunday Oc tober 30 Hillman Flying Field 15 minutes east hotel PA Bring airplane join us information contact Mark Waterman 304 7231 234 Jerry Fink 412 561-8944 evenings 412 433-6783 days contest season District III will over read mad scramble next years dates will have received number calls lately regard ing contest dates conflicts cases caller CD meet complain ing So Sos Soaring meet sanc 106 Model Aviation GEAR UP AND LOCKED! tioned same weekend Scale meet some such mixture events want revoke sanction cases guy thinks contest coordinator has messed up expects straighten him out aint guys assure contest coordinators know rules abide becoming apparent CDs dont know contest sanc tioning guidelines Two contests con sidered conflict unless offer same events closer distance specified contest class ie AA AAA club sanctions Pattern meet particular date another club applies sanction Fun Fly other side town same date would considered conflicting rules Whether two meets would fact con flict purely matter local situation some areas would disaster both meets other areas neither would know other existed con test coordinator cannot expected deter such conflicts must worked out local level between clubs up clubs involved get together determine conflict exists compro mise alternate dates available little local effort will reap big rewards sanctioning contests Speaking contests Control Line Free Flight categories have traditionally fered separate Junior and/or Senior age cate gory events whereas RC events commonly divided skill level categories As result separate Junior and/or Senior events entry fee usually cheaper kids CL FF RC kids pay same entry fee adults usually $10-$1 5 Perhaps reducing entry fees say $3 Juniors $5 Seniors would encourage participation kids might particularly encourage Open member bring along kid give try Right now entry fees father son RC meet runs $20-$30 No wonder dont have Juniors flying RC contests next month Ive got AMA Grand Opening 4-cycle rally Hamil ton World Championships Pensacola seminar Pittsburgh wonder what Ill spare time Delaware C District Columbia land S North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicoville VA 23111 think AMA missed best bar gains year showing up weekend activities Frying Pan Park Just leaders nifty blue blazer would have shown flag model avia tion As Luther Hux NVRC club members Control Line clubbers RC Helicopter folks helped put model aviation frcnt lot Northern Virginia youngsters much support Academy too unfair AMA did nate number Delta Darts sup plemented 80 purchased NVRC believe support cause begins grass roots observing youngsters building flying Darts talk ing us static displays watching enthralled Control Line models RC Heli copters Virginia Air Show Squadron RC flying made realize important expose youngsters model aircraft stead street corners alcohol drugs have wondered some time DCRC has left out report made District Vice President despite fact DCRC largest clubs country quite evident face fact Bealeton VA Scale meet take place September 17 18 no mention largest Scale meet District IV have told reason getting coverage column because Mr Foreman found him self error concerning frequency alloca tions advised meeting tended meeting place cannot believe professional would allow such petti ness guide him coverage club acti vities District indeed rea son DCRC would appreciate hear ing District Vice President As can see after reading ex cerpts everybody happy Dis trict Vice President course works both ways Sometimes District Vice Presi dent unhappy some AMA mem bers problems very difficult print everything club District IV doing month column some clubs expect Vice President supposed psychic always knowing what going club District What members clubs complain dont seem realize doesnt help com plain other members local basis What really should write AVP VP let him know what unhappy about course does take time sit down write letter place phone call upset maybe time would well spent receive over 100 newsletters month read does include correspondence AMA Headquarters letters personally receive As can see would impossible print information schedules activities column month Maybe AMA has contest event schedule Amojete Vic-Peeidentu Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Model v/ar/on month Bob Champine 205 Tipton Sd Newport News VA 23606 What have tried past Howard Criupir 611 Beechwood Charlottooville VA 22901 V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 you have something wish printed Sconty Mover 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 column send ask use John Preeton 7012 Blvira Court Pails Church VA 22042my next column Please dont everybody get Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvlle NC 27028 carried away send articles next Frquency Cocedinetor Poul Yacobucci 8408 WinthropOr Payetteville NC 28301 months column have three col Phone Coening 19191488-5988umns write new VP will take over next Vice President favor upset about something call him want him appear club function ask month thought would some thing different column Below some excerpts newsletters District IV him want something emphasized monthly column send information him Keep mind will visiting other club functions contests District may always available last minute notice visit club After volunteer job pay very low does have make living once District Vice President does job right will spend average 25 30 hours week AMA-related business So please patient him keep him formed think can better job dont hesitate jump join fun prepared give up hobby know wont have time build fly anymore WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Eastern Soaring Lines Newsletter Cum berland Soar Fun ual Soar Fun held near Cumberland MD planning stages will held November 5 6 1983 weekend casual fun flying takes place mountains out side Cumberland flying may either slope thermal depending weather dinner nearby restaurant Saturday night helps provide some additional social activity wish attend information contact Don Clark 4204 Brookfield Drive Kensington MD 20895 Dons telephone number 301 564-0307 Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Sig Award Well spite apparent efforts keep younger generation dumb about RC aircraft must uswe cant seem keep field discover girls looks like us going get education Len Rozamus Jr has done again Last year Len received $1000 scholar ship AMA year has received $500 Sig award four nationwide receive Congratulations Len father has rumored smart guy guess hes right b60 Alabama a Florida C Grorgia issippi C Puarts Rico South Catolita nosne V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2551 078-5550 Asooniute Vice-Prenidents Greg Doe Ru 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiroy Reach CL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 PuierdO PR 00644 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimur FL 32579 Harry Sheram PD Boo 876 Onnonia AL 36121 Tom Thucker 1401 N 1-lairston Rd 1lo 38 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 6975 Waverly Dr Jackson MS 39206 Frequency Coordinator 3urns Fields 1096 Ornurio St Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 904 388-8662 Sunday August 21 marked beginning new era West Alabama Aero modelers day Ward McFarland came first club member fly model airDecember 1983 107 plane floats water Ward Tommy Storey Lee Marcum checked out 05 40-powered Little Dumbo Gee Bee floats after takeoff run about 100 feet lifted off frequency coordinator program seems working nicely District V Burnis Fields frequency coordinator has received several cards around District Two Huntsville AL reporting interfer ence 721 60 encounter radio inter ference please send RC Interference Re port Card Burnis new address PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Bob Peiser member Tampa RC Aircraft Oub took trip Hatfield PA participate contest limited electricpowered model airplanes Bob won first place Most Acrobatic Aircraft Electric power attracting interest day new motors batteries giant improvements over available iust few months ago West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL like clubs have members age ranges pictures below can easily tell relies youth skill re lies old age deception Ted Ackley age secret knows 811 tricks book Thets four-cycle engine about start Terry Kondasof Broward County RC Association South FL found threefourths pit area under water recently simply pulled out RC air boat Appar ently Terry made mistakehe handed transmitter Richard Page managed get air boat tall grass could seen smoke muf fler Fortunately Richard used flying blind driving air boat blind no real problem finally got air boat emerge tall grass promptly gave control back Terry Virgil Parsley Atlanta Drone Soci ety unfortunate experience new Laser 200 Aileron flutter developed dur ing flight resulting loss both ailer ons sound impact ground surprisingly light damage plane thoroughly inspected before flight Link ages solid tight used servo aileron five heavy-duty steelpinned hinges surface After crash hinges still firmly glued wings ailerons steel pin torn through hinge material Some days cant win Dick McLean editor Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron Florida asked someone count noses dinner meeting report came back average face forgot faces Dont forget have good time month Illinois ana S Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 1314 487-1967 AsousciaO Vice-Poadnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kerr 1808 12th Sn. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Koinhshiro Way LOxington KY 40603 Raymond Movers P0 Box 243 Smitheille MO 64089 Holes Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme Unixersity City MO 63122 William 0 Sniavlny P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazol Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Iarna IL 61378 Frequency Cocodinato James Check 564 Grentchesxer St Lexington KY 40505 did go School has started sum mer has entered waning moments midwest season starts wind down District VI has some interesting events 1983 selected two teams FAI Pattern Rough River Scale Louisville Thank heaven Kentucky parks good number mall shows open houses model fields some interesting non-rule book events other fun fly type Earlier summer unusual de manding Great Race Sailplanes held near Chicago Twenty-plus teams challenged Mother Nature another complete demanding course Its rule book certainly outstanding wellthought-out event Another event just completed its fifth year Warbirds contest developed sponsored Spirits St Louis RC Club contest Scale WW Il-type models scale static judged raced pylon course heats Its exciting prospect combining static scores points placing heats has refined slowly over years reason am mentioning event due determination club has over years have patient knowing events especially nonrule book events take some time develop advertising world will re place words competitors year patience began paying off number contestants grew 21 one-day event few pictures spit out trusty instant Number 1 illustrates important ingredients competitors life Understanding wives family enjoying afternoon together creating fraternity whoops sorority important Joe Lunt events originators shows off trophy carrying name plates past four years winners Three wins individual trophy keeps years winner Mark Been Wayne Nenninger Ralph Doyle running second third Mark Been left Rich Taylor perform delicate act surgery winning model 108 Model Aviation Thad Brannon age 13 built H-Ray preparing flight Shelby Hagberg last years winner two twins showed up event year really great see P-38 zipping along 25 feet off ground around course Perhaps club have idea can little hard work generate interesting exciting activity has over last five years After Stall Turn. received nice letter Bob Suhr Peoria RC Modelers information about RC Ground School work Peoria Park District have devel oped comprehensive school program eight weeks filled films video tapes demos club experts pieces valuable information quite unique feature occurs during third session extra optional session will sche duled workshop local modeler During session students will mass-produce kits recommended trainer model using facilities shop modeler can begin construction model can get one-on-one assistance during rest class impressed logical pro gression incorporated sessions ob vious considerable thought refine ment has occured over its first three years operation Bob Suhr ateacherby profession has structured classes accommo date absolute beginner well re turning I-haven t-modeled-for-years indi vidual Bob has agreed provide copy outline would give group ex cellent leg-up starting program would strongly urge club write Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Bartonville IL 61607 Either CL FF could easily adapt program discipline opportunity little PR fly ing Department Army Depot Granite City IL Dave Cosby southern Missouri Helicopter couple models helped further dispel toy syndrome wasnt very large crowd picnic little bit exposure helps following weekend brought annual Greater St Louis Modeling Association Airshow three-hour demo bit little dif ferent airshows use just guys have show team show-oriented participants gives spec tators good idea modeling gives Sunday flier chance strut stuff addition proceeds donations given Missouri Park Board fund pro vides scholarships persons going park administration recreation work knows5 person park department area contact new field may have helped money GSLMA airshow Newsletters warning comes Palos Crash Chronicle regard money sent up-front piece equipment have company fade scene before equipment gets Editor j Cernava recommends COD process safest must buy mail Certainly probably should consider local hobby shop Mr Cernava suggests Indy RC South Flight Lines tells club Brotherhood Award given club member exhibits selfless attitude assisting club its members guests award established memory Don Rike former member passed away last year St Louis Aero Pilots Touch-NGo item safety column Ron Moritz Whenever sense anything might wrong want model groundlike NOW No hesitation no Hm wonder what no lets check out little further Land NOWI whole lot safer check out potential problem ground air very good point Ron us fail heed time time Saints NewsYou know modelers wife home smells funny youve quit making excuses absolutely unplug anything make determined effort beat him club newsletter mail comes closethe first new RC Con test Board appointments has made Bob Belluomini Crestview KY has agreed accept position Helicopter Board Welcome decision end rules pro cess Bob Lets hope membership District VI keeps posted feel ings concerning future rules proposals Enuf Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Asniotant vice-Prenidmnt Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapido IA 52402 Auocaate vics-Pvfadnto Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridga Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Boyd eowdish 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427 Rutsel Kneteger 2625 C Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee W 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tanglnwood Tr St ,oseph Mt 49085 Al Scidmore 013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frqumncy Cooedinator Pete Water 117 Cant Main Upper Level Northyille Mt 48167 Phona Day 13131 348-0085 evening 13131 437-4244 last column prepared AVP Ron Sears talked him phone after got back Team Finals think talking happiest man world have note Bill Warner Cloudbusters Detroit area will host 1984 Flying Aces Nats conjunction Michigan Exchange Clubs no dates given yet picture Cloudbusters Paul Smith combative flier shows group guy right foreground sometimes doubles Balsa Bug jack Moses half Jeff Noecker President Northeast Michi gan Radio Modelers Society sends shots Mall Show last April AMA dis play action Stop Danger sign used keep cars others off inactive runway use Wurtsmith AFB About second picture says what like think mainstay world stay ing red candy airplanes make up sell shows made roll Smarties fuselage stick gum wings Life Savers wheels bit novelty sell like hotcakes Alpena RC club partici pated show guests openers have set matters straight The guys Milwaukee once told summary District VII winners theres nothing rocks Indians upthere December 1983 109 pictures Sunday flier Stan Zdon Three pictures felt marker notes back showed through Heres Stans daughter Tonya QB15 Waco Spitfire picture MARCs Spring Mall Show illustrates excellent photography dis play augment aircraft Photo Bob Mitchell call body inputs new Con test Boards went well enough Ive got good well-recommended people everything Helicopter Gotta get old tele phone maybe Rich wants job Just got back dedication AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA Heartwarming experience first held some misgivings about quality Russ Barrera collection whole truck-load seeing material parts pieces cluded set straight Fascinating lam proud very high count plaques Dis trict VII wall devoted Charter Mem ber Donors building fund $500 Somehow PMAC has two anywhere near area sure stop Make sure check hours Generally speaking center open during normal business hours unless some thing special going Dont expect drop Sunday afternoon unannounced Thanks pictures guys Now dont have resort filling space jokes although Johnny Clemens offered give some used jokes does have other kind Arkansas sana exico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob FrIedi 5512 Sounhwood Untie Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Willam Harley III 927 commerce Pleasannon TX 7806 Al Rabe 1904 Volley Oak c lining TX 75061 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr. Barnlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinanor Tom Blakeney 2300 Mey Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 AMA jewelry great amount sparkling part model aeronautics way AMAers can found news letters proud what we certainly would write other share Please think over because really pretty powerful thought very important future AMA District VIII now producing some best newsletters whole US personalities newsletters direct re flections editors what feel will help clubs club members what helps individual club must help aeromodeling whole Dont forget ex change newsletters other clubs Remem ber might having fun receive bunch good-looking news letters ARKS News Amarillo TX Radio Kontrol So ciety very neat readable lot good art work came J D Moore club secretary included 46member club roster Another very good-looking informa tive newsletter Mountain View Radio Control Flying Club Don Langer editor Mountain View Dallas area club looks to making great strides lot directions quite honor have made Honorary Member progressive group like Thanks guys mentioning handsome newsletters must salute Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons understandable handsome paper because co-edited Joel Joni Sheldon easier-to-read papers area has benefit some real enthusiastic leaders too KK Gwen McClure Larry Sartor Associate VP Another easy-to-read paper Con denser ARCS Alamo Radio Control Society San Antonio TX editor produces good effort Dick Adams ARCS oldest RC groups District VIII mentioned personality newsletters Harry Tilley edits Flite Line Tyler TX Modelers Club does lower case typed letters Texan resist using capital letters quite triumph admire Harry appreciate too mentioned paper name will upcom ing ballot AMA president! takes clever editor find cartoons jokes inclusion paper relate modeling sort awareness shown editors Jim Jon Polozeck Rich ardson TX RC Clubs Dawn Patrol latest effort cartoon young modeler saying hate disagree Pop stork has too little wingspread carry sixto 10-pound load newsletter Texoma RC Club Sherman TX tickled gag morial said Rest Peace Pitts *Born 1980 constructed Tom Ridge Bo gota TX *Cause deathElevator clevis broke off control horn flying verted about 50 feet high *Survived owner Cris Noles pilot Mike Noles grin can have sympathy other priceless same newsletter great cartoon woman talking model builder husband saying Remember unexplained interference glitch crashed new airplane last weekend Same thing happened new car Mike Noles mentioned above club president received beautiful letter content appearance secretary Shreve port Area Radio Kontrol Society Shreve port-Bossier City LA Gene Self said some members complained about never seeing club mentioned model publications Gene said fault ourswe have never submitted formation should good lesson other clubs Dont count anyone dis cover Toot own horn Gene points out 101-member club active about way club can active effective Pylon Pattern Scale Combat Giant Scale good old fun flys civic PR side put demo flights shows Barksdale AFB LA State University Live demos mall show generated profits went MDA top off Gene Self said have good club proud great mentioning good newsletters try point out what good worthy attention can copy some good stuff smile say Im already doing Don Blackburn Odessa TX Prop Busters RC Club puts out very readable newsletter secret puts news up very short formative paragraphs separates XXXX - - dividers think could take lesson Don Bob Severance edits San Antonio TX Prop Busters Prop-Wash highlight editorial effort calendar marked clubs dates rest year stops some old forgot Anoth er plus Bob newsletter under club emblem says Visitors welcome friendly kick Joe Petz Borger TX Model Airplane Club sent 80 MAC 8th Annual Fun-Fly notice com plete good map saying Come Fly Texas Most Congenial Group hard beat isnt spirit generally find among modelers just great folks dangit Hot Dogger newsletter Central Oklahoma RC Society Norman edited J W Isern salts paper lots photos have impact printed word anytime also puts illustrated meeting notice date place right address part mailing real selling' now will have surely figured out really enjoy newsletters Keep em coming because have enthusiastic audience Ill try pass along much good stuff can please dont 110 Model Aviation frustrate like club does dutiful ly send newsletter ad dress kind can thank sending Come now gang column bit shorter usual month feel Ive said lot recog nizing some unsung heros modeling newsletter editors Bless have some really excellent photos will have wait until next month because must pack go Reston VA dedication new AMA Headquarters museum think Im proud! ****ALL FOR NOW**** tolorado 0 Kansas aska h Dakota C Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aagocsete Vlce-Fedwe Gene corson ox 2832 casper WY 62602 Ed Ccx 8209 LintJest Prairie village KS 88208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford P1 Aurora co 80015 im Mattorn 429 Oogwooo Grafton NO 5821 Jim Aicketta 516s Ctoudas Sioux Falls SO 67103 Preqaesy Cocedinstor DId Gates 2380 5 Holly Fl Oenw co 80220 Phone Dey 303 761-5960 Evening 303 7574082 AMA alive well Eighty-six thousandplus members middle Septemberl Something has going right continued membership growth associations experiencing tough time existing times let alone growing As briefly reflect past year number significant events contributed continued growth Setting substantial achievable goals has certainly significant factors seeing lot positive things happen Briefly 1 Through AMAs continued effort have newly added RC frequencies 2 have through efforts Headquarters staff se cured better insurance coverage 3 Membership services supplies being handled accurately faster both dividual club needs 4 have fulltime staff 35 plus seasonal assistance carry out day-to-day work tasks organization 5 leadership other coun tries look organization trends ask participation significant events 6 AMA through diligent efforts contributions its membership has its own National Center Aeromodeling includes offices staff library meeting rooms work space own pub lication certainly least museum displaying proud heritage evolu tion modeling country country world have such facility new building dedicated September able participate must feel very proud 7 Another successful comprehensive Nats held new convention look well-attended plans already underway next years Nats 8 Executive Council elected officers Headquarters staff have achieved new heights working cooperative ly successfully advancing model avia tions image productivity group has second terms actual achievement goals set over last several years too something AMA member can point pride will soon receiving ballots mail vote AMA President Vice President District IX would urge promptly exercise right responsibil ity support candidates choice volunteer elected officers need know support endeavors behalf Vote immediately return ballots Some good news bad news received re cently AMA member Olie Olson Jr AMA 9829 Olie president Omahawks RC Inc club Omaha NE sued recently regarding noise First good news August 8 1983 judgment entered favor defend ants Omahawks RC Club against plaintiffs counts petition dis missed won suit bad news plaintiff has requested motion new trialwhich may grantedbut appeal may first step taking case States Supreme Court lot discussion regarding fact club refused become AMA charter club thus covered insurancewise attorneys fees just such problems spite fact indi vidual members well officers have AMA members long time rationale shared could get own insurance requiring members belong AMA would damage potential growth individual modelers assisted nations much moral support ap peal help hope Oma hawks RC group would consider becoming AMA chartered club join AMA club family enjoy peace mind know ing national organization could would assist future problems like nature would agree Omahawks presi dent club did good job standing ground defending position Id hope president Olson would agree ordeal could have easier second round could have us behind simple act chartering club Olie Olson obviously responsible leader virtu.t being elected Omahawks Let hope leads group under umbrella AMA com ing year AMA member Jim Van Loo Sergeant Bluff IA shares following memoriam great modeler known District IX modelers Memoriam Bill Benton Friend Modeler anyone meeting him always smile twinkle eye new mod eler patient kind full endless information always tl flying field before usually made flight two cut grass needed would usually last leave just case some might need help either beginner old timer Bill Benton dear friend modeler will missed us Bill Benton died August 23 doing what liked doing put airplane together Omahawk Field died massive heart attack before could fly think wife put best about Bill wont contest fun fly cant look down airplane cant watch fly will always thoughts break ground new airplane many occasions Some times traded before got fly wife Jean three daughters big gleam eye Shelly time arrived scene Sooland Mod elers express deepest sympathy loss. Jim Van Loo As colum being written RC Aerobatic World Championships just three weeks away week October 10 Best luck competitors especially USA team fly best Pen sacola FL arnona fotna e Hawaii da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aesociete Vice-Presidesogs Tom Banker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn cater 2020 Gilt Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Bob Kampmaen 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenia AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box SI Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Chilani Sr Fukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Pruquency Coordlnenor Hal Jackson 828E Sunset Ave Far Oaks CA B5628 Ptone 1916 964803 Just brief report month once didnt have travel out town visit club meeting As matter fact tended two since last report first own club meeting second return visit local Soaring club Peninsula Silent Flyers invited back third time club president Ed Leahy responsible asking back time club has continual battle hang its flying site housing project keeps inching closer working developer trying come up lution would agreeable both sides Stay tuned further developments showed club Jay Gerbers latest epic film Free Flight Adrift Air loved Some old-timers club cut teeth Free Flight As mat ter fact viewers visitor night old-timer also vice-president North American Rock well Eagles club asked attend meeting club bring Free Flight film says theres bunch old-timers will enjoy having memories jogged conclusion meeting club made $50 donation AMA Building Fund thanks AMAs thanks fine club its help AMA display booth busy traveling December 1983 111 around District Im going call home December because Ill need use show Sky-naughts Saddleback Valley putting annual Toys-for-Tots airshow El Toro Marine Lighter-Than-Air Base Im going attend show have past case want attend cost childs toy date December 11 There will noted fliers giving demonstrations sparkplug opera tion Dave Herbert Dave also says will classic Chevrolet car show 5K 10K footrace further entertainment Plan attend Several thousand people year need booth display drop line Ill put schedule would like visit club Write see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI_ DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AuOciaU Vice-PresidsU Al Culver 1607 S non Elm 1 Focatello tD a3201 Simon Dreese Box 58 An t Oroadvresv MT 89018 Gary Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dove Mollens 18869 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick lVjcloline PD BOo 523 Klamath Falls OA 97601 Chick Young 29020 1t Ave. S. Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Aedmond WA 98082 Freqoenoy Coordinator AoOert Balch 15439 SE Heig . Portland OA 97236 Phone 5031 761-8103 get third edition Northwest Model Expo Puyallup will three months away Mark February 4 5 calendar either get plane ready just come enjoy best shows around Remember will District Xl meeting probably oclock try get meeting VP needs input can get pretty much standstill far outdoor competition concerned As men tioned last month couple FF contests going rest activity indoors Check around find out whats going might pleasantly sur prised interesting what challenge Indoor flying Speaking contests want men tioned will have give couple months lead time possible send pictures sure put paper between pictures write back felt-tip pen Unfortunately ink seems leach emulsion print forgot give credit last month photographer Bob Baich supplied nice shots does times Also seems words about Haystack 83 have also left until now goes last several years have mixed weather best annual meeting floatplane fliers year great just little wind Saturday calm glassy water Sunday Plenty sunshine pleasant tem peratures made good contest course few mishaps have other Haystack outings can learn others misfortune though remember attach engines plane somewhere other motor mount thats done inevitable oc curs engine motor mount ripped plane engine stays plane instead going bottom flexible cable should job quite well can also remember stick tip float water landing attempts As Randy Weaver discovered leads interesting 5-point landing touch 5 points splash Just make sure under stood maneuver Randy repeated very next flight lost engine Rumor has Don Anderson looking scuba gear several other minor mishaps water tumbles serious harm Terry McGill spending lot time trying get together whole best Haystacks Did ever have weekends everything did wrong Went Seattle area take some activities three going managed pick exactly wrong order show up three Oh well FAI Challenge nice long talk several con testants CD Kevin Collins lift seemed phenomenal might have bit too much wind overall feeling fine place fly great day mythical Harts Lake Prairie Once find prairie cannot help realize very good FF field like oasis grass sea trees Anyway amazed what can done balsa tissue rub ber make craft really flies As leaving Kevin Collins looking lift A-2 Towline Glider turns out found week later set new AMA record A-2 total time 3459 sec onds Key broke old record four min utes put perspective first flew seven consecutive 3-minute maxes five maxes 1 -mm last last flight would have nine minutes max came down 639 Congrats Kevin great job Later same weekend Puget Sound ROCs held Big Bird Bash Mt Rainer clubs field Over 50 planes showed up around 35 pilots man what has already described very good week end time least 1000 spectators enjoying festivities ably run Mr Big Bird himself Al Alman Contest ants came British Columbia California Idaho Oregon Washington Certain ly provided vast cross-section styles likes among like fly big uns Since essentially un-contest prizes Al found given out draw ings seems fair way distri bute loot since keeps Randy Weaver Dick Hansen having goodies digress success years fly-in Im sure can mark calendar re peat next year Well keep posted have read about supposed problems new frequencies have worried about using fear have tried found work Nats course sources indicate 11 thats right group eleven Sail planes air time different ones going up time Another source said 13 up once thats yenfled Could get trouble course gear far out tune someone else can work receiver trans mitter another frequency about maybe get someone else say send gear peri odic check maintenance Well certainly hope case ounce pre vention could worth ton cure speaking Tom Brightbill Bob Dodgson Tom Nielson Dave Johnson otherwise known King court turns out Tom got Hi Johnson Memorial Trophy home safe sound saw last being squeezed hard feared its structural health did Tom walk off biggie Bob Dodg son took second Unlimited next ques tion going Can again Reno next August course fact what did six trophies besides Toms done among what may largest Sail plane contest ever flown indicates strength NW Sailpianers Dave Mullens AVP CL activity comes word Spanaway contest real success 25 contestants nd signed up six new AMA members contest What fliers encountered well-run enjoyable contest will probability repeated next summer Dave indicates very nice site Con trol Line contest Spanaway very far Puyallup know Dave asked about next years Nats mentioned earlier will Reno Stead Field As understand CL facility just fine However earlier year news letter complaining about facility Westover Having seen area wonder just what complainer wants main circles taxiways flat level Combat fliers flying over grass Im total loss know what supposed wrong site least far know porta-potties didnt overflow Anyway according Bev Wisniewski site Reno OK anyone has specific concerns let know Ill see what can find out Say anyone has pull Santa ask him word processor ordered last year just gotta have machine spells Well have priced gallon correct-type lately AMA Executive Council decided should have some new contest boards So directive esteemed Prez John Grigg am present looking people serve need someone Soaring board someone Racing board someone Heli copter board decide nominate someone board first get permis sion write tell should appoint selection Also need someone sit soon formed FAI Scale Team Selection Committee aspects see troubling upward onward Several months ago put out plea feedback possibility getting some kind communication going between clubs know whats happening way fun-flys other get-togethers can get around enjoy anothers company already have volunteer what need commitment clubs out pass information person will compile about Anyone out togetherness HAPPY FLYING 112 Model Aviation JUNIOBox FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Doug Dahikes Magic Boomerang boomerang model airplane flying machine anyway What have however cleverest least expensive effective attention-getters club could create Doug Dahikes little boomerang Flyer can real ly turn kids parents too mall shows fun flies demonstrations con tests arent going cost club fortune either since made easily obtainable cardboard being light cardboard theyre quite harmless kids get line message too clever part roomerang rry boomerang has four blades clubs mes sage can rubber-stamped Look drawing First name Flyer Second says boomerang yours gift local CL club case compliments OAKS Osh kosh Area Kontroline Squadron Third tells OAKS hold meetings extends invitation Fourth flying instructions last blade m. would guess fourth vane actually says n over flying instructions use looks like much too much way instructions just vane Biggest cost would seem having rubber stamps made up ecially insist fancy out-of-the-usual lettering would suggest simply using typewritersize capital letters no matter onetime cost can easily absorbed club . make your. club will have best public relations de vices going Selection cardboard important made bunch varying thicknesses pays keep away cardboard too flimsy too heavy So get cracking . un call Dougs boomerang Magic because way can scoop youngsters its up convert uple anyway . modelers GOOD STUFF IN THE WIND FOR BEGINNERS Lots times easy become discour aged think no out gives darn about young beginners isnt Really quite number guys would like things kids things vary Some pretty solid ideas others bit too imaginative per haps would like list few Write can use input Doug Dahlke 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 Weve just shown guys inven tiveness Doug has expectations putting Junior-type models production next year Ask him about Ask him copy Modeling Questionnaire will make think Joe Wagner 135 Waugh Ave New Wil mington PA 16142 Joe forming national society Fun Flyers very ambitious undertaking hopes have groundwork completed early 1984 Ask him about Jack Carter 1444 Hickory Way Racine WI 53405 Jacks Seven Steps Indoor have pretty well-defined Some models designs completed Hell glad tell about ideas school participation Ray Roberts 1521 Morningside Drive Burbank CA 91506 Ray already has pro gram installed working school regular part curriculum Hes spreading word write him Ill keep posted keep posted what doing help kids See next month * * Keep flippin propsomethings bound happen TOP VIEW- FLYING INSTRUCTIONS STAMPED ON THIS WING COMPLIMENTS OF ROUND ALL CORNERS OSEKOSH REA K ONTROLINE S QUADRON 024032 IiCARDBOARD I' WHITE GLUEBLADESARE8AX1/ \LJ NOT TO SCALE ItTmz- 1EETINGS FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH AT 1 PM 10 YOUNG IBEGINNERS WELCOME C Ik l 1 jl TL JIJ 1/8 DIHEDRAL UNDER EACH TIP CONSTRUCTION 1 Cut out two pairs wings shown round corners 2 Align glue together dry add dihedral 3 Decorate felt pen desired stamp club info Having built easy 1-2-3 proceed flying instructions FLYING INSTRUCTIONS Lefties reverse thisl 11Resist temptation hold FLYER level floor throwwont work 21Snugly pinch FLYER between thumb knuckle index finger tip blade Tilt upward near vertical85 degrees PORTANTI Launch straight forward elevation angle 10 degrees 30 degrees using SNAP OF THE WRIST MOTION much like cracking whip Will NOT fly otherwisel Wags suggest its snap flyl 41Size circle mostly depends rotor loading ie weight cardboard 3/-4 gram FLYER normal circle isabout4feet 51Most common reasons poor flight lack wrist snap throwing too hard wrong launch angle Sure Ill answer questions FLYER will need self-addressed stamped envelopeI 0 DAHLKE 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 FLYER TYPE 4-WING SPORT BOOMERANG ROTOR DIA 8 WEIGHT 4-6 grams AREA SOLIDARITY 16 sq DESIGNED BY DOUG DAHLKE December 1983 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
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L Public Relations An As important years Academys history comes close good time look some events 1983 some plans 1984 Perhaps biggest public relations mem ory 1983 opening National Center Aeromodeling After almost 50 years life growth Academy means member have its own office building museum library visi tors center giant step forward mile stone remarkable significance can tell no fear contradiction member non-member has visited new building past several months has delighted some cases almost overwhelmed design neatness building collection models memorabilia person company made contribution project owed debt gratitude modelers have yet send contribution tax deduc tible help dump mortgage urge write check today mail 1983 Nats great success ways Perhaps lasting effect having modelers families converge Chicopee MA Westover AFB will overall publicity model aviation model aviators received sport should better known New England now perhaps ever known before Thanks efforts generated interest sport can count good public image remaining minds New Englanders long time Flying site success stories have com ing year Yes know some clubs have lost sites due noise complaints clubs have granted per mission fly public private property November issue Model Aviation story Tn-Cities RC Club Washington State got new field Conservation District property type story being repeated areas such Raleigh NC Aeromasters have just gained flying field former landfill site AMA has lot experience lot materials can assist club starts go after flying fieldjust Update contact us give us chance work services membership buys you should take advantage needed encourage building Scale models AMA introduced new national award year call National Scale Award major trade show aircraft judged Best Scale independent local judges will winner nice trophy being awarded owner plane region al winners will eligible enter Nation al Scale Award Contest National Scale Trophy will presented overall win ner Judging will done non-AMA per sonnel like have good positive public image club going after community sup port almost vital good working re lationship developed prior re quest favored treatment clubs have conducted mall shows major shopping centers result have gained new members received assistance either public private sources flying field problem developed mind pro posed Model Av/at/onSeptember 1983 National Mall Show Day developed 1984 response chartered clubs around country has very encour aging Several clubs already have plans mall show early part 1984 dates al ready fixed calendar no prob lem suggested program clubs can go ahead thing though dates may coincidethat lux ury can have volunteer arrangement Other clubs have very strong endorsement idea have sent clubs package information suggested press release can used Continued page 703 December 1983 99 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Club Patches Emblems Needed Above shown previously donated dis play AMA Museum still amount fraction over 1700 AMA char tered clubs dont see yours photo dont know has received AMA send club can properly represented AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF S S 0 Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek 5O General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith lam JOHNNYCLEMENS AMA-18 Dallas TX am presently serv ing AMA District VIII Vice President am asking vote next AMA President would like know am writing message myself thoughts come deep within qualifications deep well-doc umented AMA history president AMA eight years 1971 through 1978 greatest growth period AMA has ever enjoyed 46 years being AMA member have held AMA office expect SecretaryTreasurer Representing United States rose 1st Vice President FAI-CIAM world aeromodeling Most today cessful AMA programs originally planned president 1971 brought new era AMA Council named New Momentum again time same kind enthusiastic leadership Mo mentum need look forward toward new goals membership 100000 well within reach Weve gotta go after could own control own permanent flying site facility supporting championship events world invitationals yet beginning tap healthy field corpor ate support involvement would pro vide much needed funds positive public relations leadership model aviation can integrate nations educational systems offer todays young people excit ing education expanded goals would legacy better future country maximum membership effective ness need expand encourage fun social side AMA modeling Compe tition flying already well-established generates its own momentum have constant need upgrade flying safety rules better serve us Special Inter est Groups should encouraged guiding us AMA could provide program project guidance chartered clubs schools communities should constantly im proving dignity recognition re minding world aeromodeling truth seedbed aviation space development biggest aims should toward careful conservative spending dues money gain maximum fun value dues avoid threat dues increases 60 years active modeling have given experience phases modeling sportFree Flight Control Line Radio Control years officership have given administrative skills wisdom am older kids AMA years Continued page 104 JOHN C GRIGG Lockport NY incumbent candidate re-election office President AMA Johns past rec ord verifies strong supporter average modeler well highly competitve member credited bringing stability governing body sponsoring three-year term elected officers ap pointed Chairman very successful RC Frequency Committee created needed new contest boards fought very suc cessful East Coast Nats generally im proved benefits average modeler need continued strong leadership During John Griggs administration AMA has grown just over 76000 members well over 86000 John will work toward greater growth promoting youth aspects hobby vastly improved insurance program coverage both individuals chartered clubs acquired additional new frequencies Radio Control flying implemented revolving site concept Nats provide better opportunity members parts country attend participate provided great improvements overall membership services benefits John Grigg active modeler having participated Free Flight years ago Control Line Radio Control events presently active RC Soaring powered flight John Grigg fully supported hobby AMA President wife Joan may have met Nationals trade shows re-elected office John Grigg will work toward establishing viable youth pro gram through local schools 4-H clubs scouts own chartered clubs will work ward further improving efficiency Headquarters operation through better com puter services simplified operating proce dures aimed holding line costs thereby minimizing need future dues adjustment Most importantly will continue responsive member questions concerns knows member ship AMA gives reason exist John Grigg presents sincere honest image required leadership position AMA sincerely ask vote re-elect John Grigg President AMA Vice President-District ED IZZO Holliston MA seeking re election VP District I would like recount accomplishments last two years state areas hope work good District AMA Aggressively represented constituents Council Meetings regard financial ex penditures Academy desires special interest groups Chairman Noise Committee established parameters necessary reduce noise levels have identified proper instrumentation well way toward establishing noise limits Academy hope continue work effort Last least succeeded obtain ing National Championships District first time history Academy Nats held Dis trict hope establish annual modeling symposium conducted clubs of-our District Also working toward establishing Regional Championship District cover ing categories modeling urge vote feel efforts plans coincident beliefs large turnout will tell have backing District members Thank support Vice President-District IV HOWARD CRISPIN JR AMA 568 Charlottesville VA seeks vote Vice President AMA District IV Academy now has fine new building house Headquarters staff records aeromodeling museum does make Academy what Academy people people member ship much effort needs expended conducting affairs national level same time greater need satisfy aims desires growth Academy District local levels important members Dis trict IV elect Vice President dividual familiar District its activi ties needs Howard such person has active national District state local levels competitor Contest Di rector judge officer groups levels Howard has also active Associ ate Vice President during terms present Vice President As AVP other conditions Howard has occasion work Headquar ters staff members Executive Council has attended numerous Council meetings both observer partici pant thoroughly familiar way things supposed operate back ground Howard can represent mem bers District carrying out desires members within National framework Let us work together make District IV active enjoyable scene future model aeronautics CHARLES SPEAR Mocksville NC seeking election first term Vice President representing District IV al ready know Charlie years dedication modeling AMA Continued age 104 100 Model AViation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS National President Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 6316314 KREMER PRIZE normally like avoid writing about fullscale aviation column because ARE model aviation organization IS model aircraft magazine However just could pass up item involves man got start model aviation Dr Paul MacCready will recall him designer aircraft won first Kremer prize completing one-mile closed circuit course man-powered aircraft went design aircraft crossed English Channel using man-power designed solar-powered aircraft rose new heights accomplishments Now new Kremer prize20000 pounds sterling first person com plete one-mile closed circuit course 3 minutes less aircraft powered on-board electrics competitors prize allowed 10 minutes energy storage Yep Dr MacCready did again time using two electric motors series power third act onboard generator Unique inventive usu al picture below depicts latest air craft successful September flight about 21/2 minutes MORE ELECTRIC spent very enjoyable period KRC group Hatfield PA past August Electric-powered fly-in see Electrics impressed become meet no formal competition drew entrants over northeast US Florida Canada Electric stay Models meet-ranged floater type Sailplanes over highly maneuverable little 05-powered jobs Most impressive little WASP designed Jim Zaremsky did very snappy inside outside square loops tight axial rolls anything else might expect aileronlelevator equipped ship have tried Electrics yet owe yourself go watch some newer equipment fly better yet give try yourself 4-H Two years ago contacted jack Seidler AMA member New Jersey associated 4-H organization process establishing flying field 4-H group unfortunately very close hospital advice insist models equipped adequate mufflers first should talk hospital management alert intent possibility noise problem did went far limit engines 45 displacement positive approach involved local government officials make aware needs modelers During recent 4H Fair invit ed mayor nearby city Leonia NJ officiate judge static display As Jack writes Art Jones mayor accepted apparently did enjoy himself also ac quired knowledge hobby its posi tive effect providing no cost govern ment recreational activities especially made available youth further states feel some far-sighted modelers should feel developing friend ship governing officials important maintain acquire new flying sites picture below shows Mayor Jones judging models right Unfortunately other gentleman models picture identified FAI CHAIRMEN Recent communications several mod elers indicate suitably publi cize names FAI team selection committee chairmen various AMA con test board members chairmen listed monthly near contest calendar FAI remedy situation least some extent am listing present chairmen Outdoor FF FlA FiB FiC Dr Wayne Drake 3290 SE Pelton Troutdale OR 97060 Indoor FF FiD Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 CL Combat F2D Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Heights MI 48077 RC Aerobatics F3A Dave Brown 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 RC Soaring Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Electroflite F3E Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 have four others soon formed CL Team Race Speed combined Scale Helicopter Pylon PAMPA handles selec tion CL Aerobatics extremely well remov ing need separate committee Begins look TSCs getting numerous require separate coordinator much same have AMA contest rules boards SILLY QUESTION What AMA Vice President District V travels way Birmingham AL Nashville TN FAI Combat Team Selection meet gets fine group people pose picture after snapping shutter finds out has no film instant print camera Hmmmm YOUTH IDEA recently received membership appli cation 14-year-old boy did send Open members wishes remain anonymous sent him suggested mention concept informal youth program rather just mention AM SHOUTING great ideaanyone else out care further idea Support youngster hobby could provide just impetus youngster needs become life-long mem ber avid modeler FAI COMBAT thrill kill challenge hunt fully combine event resulting enjoyable events modeler spectator mid-Sep tember pleasure attending team selection meet Nashville TN watching group go about slow steady path selecting team World Champs next year Now course president sup posed all-knowing all-seeing able tell just looking person whether person has chance make team right Well look Ron Colombo righthand flier cast right wrist knowabsolutelyhe can make team flying left handed Wrong did make team finished top heap what can oil-field worker like George Cleveland know about flying Combat Yep Second seat team ever heard Howard Rush Only everyone flies FAI Combat soon world cause has third seat team WILL well-represented World Champs next year three team Tom Fluker reigning World Champ back defend title Thirty-seven combatants started meet three survived believe three entrants could well represent us Colombo Cleveland Rush will Interesting com ment Tom Fluker World Champlm competing trials because guys too good beat jok ing Tom arent December 1983 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Today September 24th AMA hav ing ribbon-cutting Open House body invitedincluding Want go OK its arranged Come Im go ing escort through whole shmear caboose Look pictures pay tention See picture above AMAs new building See brick walls See tree planted See lady Isnt cute Come closer Meet Kathy Suprata Linda Brown taking time out registering everybody smile Lets go inside Dont scared ladies inside receptionists Meet Kathy Ladow Peeev Merritt girls look pretty happy Because working Academy Model Aeronautics thats Look behind Kathy Peggy See plaques Walls everywhere plaques everywhere built walls unselfish contributions covered honor heroes Donors workers living legends Come Look kids See cavernous interior See hundreds priceless model airplanes hanging everywhere Big ones little ones green ones blue ones heavy ones light ones Some look like made real experts flawless construction Some look like garbage make know hot maybe fly OK crosssection everything Everywhere look little model airplanes ceiling air floor Important people crowding corridor name would name name would require pages 180-page mag would allow heaven modeling memora belia cut past present future model airplanes made possible donations dues money tribute AMA bute YOU breathless scene Reston Virginia right across Potomac River Washington DC used pay high rent Youve seen everything Dont worry about AMA Open House anymore Youve thing importance See happy couple above Meet Velma Teubner Johnny Clemens Johnny run ning AMA President too little buddy Texas Johnny also served president distinction eight years election no bad guys Only two good guys No matter wins cant lose Well get good presi dent See next month. NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 102 Model Aviation happy husband wife team John Joan Grigg standing front new AMA building can see uncut ribbon behind official building opening has yet begun John running AMA President another term has served dis tinction three years Academy Model Aeronautics has volunteer workers sacrifice time efforts work slave years years pay provide organization oversee protect model airplane activities John Grigg Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand. weekend September 24-25 1983 now part AMAs history share Grand Opening ceremonies National Center Aero modeling truly grand affair elegant touch class typical modeling events new AMA building beautiful new furniture decorations potted plants new grass hard grow during torrid summer freshly-mowed newly-planted trees shrubs weather too ideal warm hot sunshine mix blue sky clouds mostly gathering beauti ful people made weekend re member people included Frank Zaic California Walt Good Florida Gordon Light Maine Wally Simmers Illinois C C Johnson Texas Ben Shereshaw New Jersey Frank Garcher Indiana Bob Champine Virginia Maynard Hill Maryland Laird Jackson Pennsylvania Al Novotnik Con necticut others because AMA Executive Council ad ditional states also represented About 200 present ribbon cutting took place 4 pm Saturday following some emotional words several speakers Everybody knew history being made after 47 years since establishment AMA 1936 AMA now permanent home roots fu ture obviously major milestone Academy Model Aeronautics sets stage another big celebration come 1986 AMA will celebrate its 50th anniversary Meanwhile grand opening introduces some new problems attractiveness new building its museum contents means can expect visitors geared yet hope 1984 assuming new budget will pro vide keeping museum open week ends also some extra staffing during week visitors can accommodat ed interruption basic AMA Headquarters operation Its new challenge hope meet adequately facility belongs entire mem bership can seen enjoyed whenever have opportunity visit Great Nats. 1983 National Model Airplane Cham pionships uniqueit paid itself pre liminary financial report years big event shows actually went slightly black first time years Some study Nats history indicates have about thousand entries Nats needs no subsidy event worlds biggest model meet year ibs location first time ever New England drew close thousand competitors helpers officials spectators 1983 Nats real morale booster plan operate annual event have endured lot criticism other Nats successful due site condifions under control have continued job whenever wherever have told Already hard work 84 Nats planning meeting held Reno NV event will held next year dates August 5 12 technical arrangements well underway necessary ingredient success people basis planning year earlier announcement dates lo cation vacation plans attendance may made now distance home will problem anyone has ever Natsanywherecan verify Nats al ways worth trip Again its matter people No matter Nats its people meet get know make hardship travel site condition cost worthwhile Reno great place familyits trip worth taking RC World Champs. As issue went press 13th World Championships RC Aerobatics about begin Pensacola FL Thirty countries registered October 10-15 contest though China withdrew due South Africas participation tremendously talent ed group fliers poised big event best world set perform before judges ten different countries wellknown names including Hanno Prettner Austria Wolf gang Matt Lichtenstein Dave Brown USA Ivan Kristensen Canada winner 83 Nats Any could win top four previous championships ner vousness about young flier Germany Lossen shown up first time last championships Acapulco Mexico 1981 almost won Next months Model viation will tell came out Renewal/Ballot Time. time see over 85000 membership renewal forms including elec tion ballots Open age class members should mail Look yours mail back soonby November25 elec tion deadline no later December 15 avoid missing insurance coverage 1984 issues Model v/at/on magazine PR UpdateCont pg 99 Mall Show Committee As stands right now will plan event take place February/March time slot office will make national press releases alert TV networks wire services other national contacts Academy getting better recognition days example 1983 Nats mentioned both Today Show Good Morning America show repre sentative White House present Grand Opening National Center Aeromodeling Another program slowly getting off ground Adopt-A-School suggestion outlined August 1983 Model Aviation recent months announcements variety national organizations have said school-age youngsters America need improve skills English mathe matics science What better way learn better habits three dis ciplines through model aviation medium What better way chartered club improve its own community image help local youngsters What better vestment future help develop skills young people after will running country some day about club officers Please re read August Model v/at/on page 101 have serious discussion pros cons proposal next club execu tive meeting Let hear please 87000-member mark reached first time AMA history September 1983 have never before such op portunity promote great sport model aviation out have ideas can use want hear clubs develop programs would like share other 1700 chartered clubs let us have details will pass along strength Academy membership Pulling gether can accomplish wonders Public recognition positive public image will help aeromodelers retain rights fly models choice across nation Lets work together preserve privileges Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Director National Association Rocketry President Pat Miller left presents Associa tions Aeromodeling Award Jonathan Santoa high school student Bowie MD Jonathans study wing tip vortices presented 1983 International Science Engineering Fair Albuquerque NM NAR Aeromodeling Award cosponsored Estes Industries Inc Penrose CO Academy Model Aeronautics particularly fitting years winner used model airplanes research December 1983 103 Charlie Spear Cont pg 100 Charlie started modeling twin-pushers way back 1931 During lifetime has tried types modeling has member AMA years interrupted four years service Air Force during WW II long-standing Contest Director prior formation AMA has held office president several modeling clubs Most notable famed Flying Sparks pioneer club very early days Radio Control past president Radio Control League North Carolina Currently Vice Pres ident National Soaring Society Associate Vice President AMAs District IV adds up over 50 years service modeling though retired pursuing sec ond career Charlie has time ability travel conscientious representative AMA members District IV Charlie plans cover geographical areas District IV through appointed AVPs personally wherever whenever possible also plans use column MA fairly discretion Charlie would honored first North Carolinian voice District IV AMA Executive Council sin cerely wants represent District IV Vice President would appreciate mem bers vote marking ballot beside name Vice President-District V BILL MATHEWS Birmingham AL AMA 119 incumbent time attend meeting Executive Council come away new appreciation vol unteers paid staff make AMA work also come away new enthusi asm what future holds modelers AMA period growth progress Although am unopposed ballot would greatly appreciate having vote vote confidence check voting record will show have abstained voting issues brought before Executive Council vote have tried make vote count betterment District V AMA includes considera tion what vote means individual club cant please everyone vote try have solid rea son vote am elected look forward working Junior program perpetual puzzler better Nats improved national convention better programs sport flier better communication members telephone number listed top column educational programs welcome ideas matters well others Please take few minutes time complete ballot year mail Lets show other districts District V means business Vote Vice President-District IX WILLIAM BIEDA Omaha NE want District IX Vice President because believe can make positive contribution AMA creating system checks bal ances could help enhancing fiscal accountability AMA toward its mem bers result streamlining its financial operations should result better services membership have modeling 32 years am avid sport flier RC CL Combat door Glider am member Orbiting Eagles Omaha have offices presi dent treasurer am District IX Contest Coordinator CD District IX FAI Combat Team Selection Committee member Because belief betterment air modeling important apply 23 years business experience 10 years non-profit organizational insurance ex perience advancement AMA making AMA financially account able its members Now AMA has gone 80s over $3 million assets feel District IX representative should someone can contribute controlled fiscal growth AMA set up system continuity responsibility Vote believe have sound ideas can brought reality TRAVIS McGINNIS incumbenr Arvada CO Active involved AMA members have past elected District IX Vice Pres ident believe have elected because commitment serve District AMA affairs consistent efforts pro mote modeling positive way available During years spent RC Coordinator Contest Director Associate VP District IX Vice President have spent countless hours involvement individuals clubs AMAs Executive Council Whenever two people talking modeling enjoy being involved involvement believe modelings future exists active listening representation ordinary modelers ideas suggestions betterment has will continue function serving District IX Vice President AMA has just enjoyed term growth productive positive ways additional services new RC frequencies national center museum offices has distinct pleasure have Executive Coun cil during time During past two terms Council work have acquired thorough knowledge its internal operations policies AMA staff can effectively work membership would hope continue apply knowledge continue unfin ished committee work now progress Give support election will can fairly represent phases model aviation District IX Johnny Clemens t pg 100 have intensified enthusiasm belief AMA aeromodeling have chosen wonderful hobby sport involving wonderful people Now choose progressive leadership will lead us pride new goals vote Johnny Clemens next AMA president will deeply appreciated will consider sacred trust SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT tnnnectcut e achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aaaocuate vice-Presidents Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Oenn5 Fclsom AFO 1 Gardiner ME 04346 Don Krafft o eon 1828 73 Heritage Ln. Ouoburv MA 02332 Al NOvotnik 4 eeverlv P1. Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Ceardineton George Wilson 318 Fisner St. Waloole MA 02181 am very pleased announcethe appoint ment Chris Balling new AssociateVP state Rhode Island Chris has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm hobby feel has excellent com munication skills well-known Rhode Island area look forward working Chris representing modelers Rhode Island well District contest flying season rapidly com ing conclusion District I would like talk about couple contests pleasure attending informed interest 4-cycle engines New England Sport Scale Association held Four-Stroke Contest has lot interest activity utilization 4stroke engines specifically low noise level engines used flying sites have problems noise contest held Berwick ME June 11th 1 2th 12 contestants attendance Pic tured below winners air craft would also like comment has number new 4-stroke engines being produced engine manufacturers available now 12 cu engines two different manufacturers petition signed request made AMA make emer gency rule change would allow up 12 cu engines Pattern category present time allowable FAI class Pattern therefore should allow AMA classification turn would foster designs aircraft using lower noise level engines 104 Model Aviation CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS cent First place winner Charles T Nelson Berlin MA VKS-7-4- Waco scale 2 chnopower-7 engine attended contest sponsored Rhode Island RC Modelers held old Charlestown Naval Air Station beau tiful site abandoned runway has designated RC flying site tempt get members interested Pattern flying contest set up specific number maneuvers given modeler guessed own score judged performance winner selected guessed score closest given score An advantage type contest anyone can compete competing against themselves regardless skill level find excellent way introduce modelers competition flying called George McGinnis Contest Director Speed events Nats George told new type Control Line contest putting October 30th Legion Field Robinson Street Hanson MA meet called Triatha Ion three-event contest flown same airplane first event noise test airplane must pass minimum noise level noise levels below limit bonus points will awarded airplane will undergo static judging evaluation will have fly demonstrate aerobatics scale operation George says tests precision flying judgment aeromodeler under predeter mined set circumstances first type event Control Line enthusiasts District can obtain details calling George McGinnis 617 293-2804 will hand noise testing number judges has selected Radio Control model ers background Aerobatics Scale judging time appears District Presidents Meeting will held latter part November meeting expect discuss future District activities Please make effort vote upcoming AMA election New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 225-8318 Associate vice-presnts Per Sianceini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank Cosselo 27 Keerney St Oover NJ 07801 Frank Oreoch 9 VYillow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray iuschkus 7 Cvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sartler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sasrer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenie NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Proehich Yarm Rd. Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts travel around District closer come firm conviction expressed col umn last issue Northeastern Regional Meet Westover AFB 1984 thereafter must have another Nats proposed AMA rota tional policy shall again come cycle find great outburst enthusiasm among fel low District II modelers time propose such move am certain can mus ter same degree support able realize 83 Nats good chance may able have World Control Line Cham pionships Westover next year building upon prestigious event could come up very impressive model aircraft affair highly comprehensive nature Regardless FAI development however believe should move ahead idea telephone conversation today District VP Ed Izzo pleased learn agreeable prospect joint venture combining Districts II effort What thoughts about Please let know After some 5500 out Obviously call letter would feasible 5500 calls letters voul telephone number appears head column convenience Traveling around particularly weekends please leave word call again should away phone Real Plane Syndrome am considered rather easy-going type except required special circumstances meet other qualifications ie hang tough counts say EC meeting nothing roils defined Websters masterpiece riles hear someone refer man- woman carrying aircraft got out rear airplane hear model aircraft contests meets rallies mall shows whatever club voice spews rhetoric over bull horn gain set beyond reasonably placarded feedback limits models bit real person-carrying alert again flying machines Let us understand proclaim great distinction between full-scale model aircraft between real model aircraft So repeat after no such distinction real airplane against model airplane ALL real whether large small So National Center Aeromodeling hope see possible formal opening dedication ceremonies new AMA world headquarters Reston VA weekend September 24 25 big event has publicized months should within comfortable driving distance areas District II wish thank everyone organizations participated financially otherwise development worthy monu mental project thus far will continue same fine spirit help satis fy mortgage financial contribu tions Far Wide have made two trips Western New York within last few weeks being STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietySpangled Scale Rally Olean NY July 9 As always huge affair scores great model airplanes match Two gentlemen high places responsibility success pop ular annual rallies got way close up lens alphabetical der avoid charges favoritism Bob Brown Rally Director club shudders word contest Mr STARS himself genial George Privateer will note came unfortunate victim narrowlens camera other Western New York trip took August 13th Second Annual RC Scale Rally Flying Knights December 1983 105 Second place winner Kim Harris Boxford MA Aeronica Champ 7AC scale 05 FS-75 engine Officers Rhode Island RC Modelers L R Richard Dupre VP & Treasurer Bill Thompson PresidentCD Guess Own Score contest Hamburg NY kind invitation club through President Gil Lange Randy Bittenger Gil shown presenting siz able check AMA President John Grigg greatly appreciated contribution Knights AMA Building Fund friendly ultralights landed rally mingled models parked left following picture could spend Saturday August 13 two-day Hamburg event because committed far advance attend Mammoth Scale Rally Somers NY RC Club Sunday August 14 did will note scores scores wonderful models Shown flight line countless spectators safely watching secure vantage point show lunch hour break during spectators allowed leave barricades inspect models nice feature annual rally same scene Associate VP Toms River NJ Hank Likes surrounded Spirit St Louis P-Si inter esting vintage job must split now being out both time space way judge RC Pattern today P RCS Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society 8th Annual Romano Garabello Meet flown Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY Before departing however leave picture action enthu siasm caught Nats Pattern site ie AMA super-cinematographer dedicated modeler jay Gerber getting lensfull upcoming addition AMA film and/or videotape library Ohio sylvnia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brawn District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 AaeoCete VIc-Prudmite Joe Siben 38980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francs Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave. Scottdale PA 15883 Frequmicy Cooccbnator Jam Beajoen 5552 Poarun Ct. Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 4513 542-4406 As report being written prepara tiorw$ upcoming AMA HQs Grand Opening being finalized event sure go down AMAs history finally reality Grand Opening realization dream AMA members years Initially thoughts AMA owning its own headquarters thought pipe dreams few people didnt know much about financial situation AMA president Johnny Clemens first started talking about quite few dis believers thought either another bad Texas jokes rantings slight ly deranged man Well Johnny being Johnny managed get people thinking about talking about anyway Johnny turned pipe dreams real dreams optimis tic approach AMAs management during Earl Witts term president dreams turned possibility Chuck Foreman presented proposal buy property place called Reston VA first presented Council think Council little shocked costs discussed Boy seemed like lot money failure proposals earlier Ohio Kansas us feeling back pipe dreaming stage yet feeling optimism airit wasnt going get cheaper waited After John Worth Gisele Jackson Vince Mankowski Chuck worked out finan cial plan Council voted go remember walking out meeting think ing Boy hope havent bitten hog butt spent virtually surplus funds $300000 purchase piece property break ground within two years banking fund raising campaign enable us meet commitment reality us having own headquarters building still struck home During next two years John Grigg AMAs president Vince developed fund raising programs very suc cessful Frank Garcher got hobby industry behind project John Hunton volun teered services architect building dream becoming real day Last year just within two-year limit broke ground building costing ap proximately $1 million dream became reality support AMA member ship industry clubs pro ject has fantastic Grand Opening culminates years dreaming sweating dis cussing working project marks turning point AMA giving us focal point pride organization its far-sighted leadership During Grand Opening expect few tears will shed tears joy pride accomplishment expect chief tear leader will Johnny Clemens dream critically ill Dallas hospital has come reality John Grigg has favorite say ing talking proud ideal place use Now keep working fund raising efforts maybe can pay off quickly seeI too can dream cant About time receive Ill District Ill banquet seminar sponsored Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Weirton WV near Pittsburgh hope will attend share views modeling seminar banquet Holiday Inn Saturday evening October 29 flying session begins 10 am Sunday Oc tober 30 Hillman Flying Field 15 minutes east hotel PA Bring airplane join us information contact Mark Waterman 304 7231 234 Jerry Fink 412 561-8944 evenings 412 433-6783 days contest season District III will over read mad scramble next years dates will have received number calls lately regard ing contest dates conflicts cases caller CD meet complain ing So Sos Soaring meet sanc 106 Model Aviation GEAR UP AND LOCKED! tioned same weekend Scale meet some such mixture events want revoke sanction cases guy thinks contest coordinator has messed up expects straighten him out aint guys assure contest coordinators know rules abide becoming apparent CDs dont know contest sanc tioning guidelines Two contests con sidered conflict unless offer same events closer distance specified contest class ie AA AAA club sanctions Pattern meet particular date another club applies sanction Fun Fly other side town same date would considered conflicting rules Whether two meets would fact con flict purely matter local situation some areas would disaster both meets other areas neither would know other existed con test coordinator cannot expected deter such conflicts must worked out local level between clubs up clubs involved get together determine conflict exists compro mise alternate dates available little local effort will reap big rewards sanctioning contests Speaking contests Control Line Free Flight categories have traditionally fered separate Junior and/or Senior age cate gory events whereas RC events commonly divided skill level categories As result separate Junior and/or Senior events entry fee usually cheaper kids CL FF RC kids pay same entry fee adults usually $10-$1 5 Perhaps reducing entry fees say $3 Juniors $5 Seniors would encourage participation kids might particularly encourage Open member bring along kid give try Right now entry fees father son RC meet runs $20-$30 No wonder dont have Juniors flying RC contests next month Ive got AMA Grand Opening 4-cycle rally Hamil ton World Championships Pensacola seminar Pittsburgh wonder what Ill spare time Delaware C District Columbia land S North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicoville VA 23111 think AMA missed best bar gains year showing up weekend activities Frying Pan Park Just leaders nifty blue blazer would have shown flag model avia tion As Luther Hux NVRC club members Control Line clubbers RC Helicopter folks helped put model aviation frcnt lot Northern Virginia youngsters much support Academy too unfair AMA did nate number Delta Darts sup plemented 80 purchased NVRC believe support cause begins grass roots observing youngsters building flying Darts talk ing us static displays watching enthralled Control Line models RC Heli copters Virginia Air Show Squadron RC flying made realize important expose youngsters model aircraft stead street corners alcohol drugs have wondered some time DCRC has left out report made District Vice President despite fact DCRC largest clubs country quite evident face fact Bealeton VA Scale meet take place September 17 18 no mention largest Scale meet District IV have told reason getting coverage column because Mr Foreman found him self error concerning frequency alloca tions advised meeting tended meeting place cannot believe professional would allow such petti ness guide him coverage club acti vities District indeed rea son DCRC would appreciate hear ing District Vice President As can see after reading ex cerpts everybody happy Dis trict Vice President course works both ways Sometimes District Vice Presi dent unhappy some AMA mem bers problems very difficult print everything club District IV doing month column some clubs expect Vice President supposed psychic always knowing what going club District What members clubs complain dont seem realize doesnt help com plain other members local basis What really should write AVP VP let him know what unhappy about course does take time sit down write letter place phone call upset maybe time would well spent receive over 100 newsletters month read does include correspondence AMA Headquarters letters personally receive As can see would impossible print information schedules activities column month Maybe AMA has contest event schedule Amojete Vic-Peeidentu Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Model v/ar/on month Bob Champine 205 Tipton Sd Newport News VA 23606 What have tried past Howard Criupir 611 Beechwood Charlottooville VA 22901 V Bill Harms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 you have something wish printed Sconty Mover 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 column send ask use John Preeton 7012 Blvira Court Pails Church VA 22042my next column Please dont everybody get Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvlle NC 27028 carried away send articles next Frquency Cocedinetor Poul Yacobucci 8408 WinthropOr Payetteville NC 28301 months column have three col Phone Coening 19191488-5988umns write new VP will take over next Vice President favor upset about something call him want him appear club function ask month thought would some thing different column Below some excerpts newsletters District IV him want something emphasized monthly column send information him Keep mind will visiting other club functions contests District may always available last minute notice visit club After volunteer job pay very low does have make living once District Vice President does job right will spend average 25 30 hours week AMA-related business So please patient him keep him formed think can better job dont hesitate jump join fun prepared give up hobby know wont have time build fly anymore WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Eastern Soaring Lines Newsletter Cum berland Soar Fun ual Soar Fun held near Cumberland MD planning stages will held November 5 6 1983 weekend casual fun flying takes place mountains out side Cumberland flying may either slope thermal depending weather dinner nearby restaurant Saturday night helps provide some additional social activity wish attend information contact Don Clark 4204 Brookfield Drive Kensington MD 20895 Dons telephone number 301 564-0307 Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Sig Award Well spite apparent efforts keep younger generation dumb about RC aircraft must uswe cant seem keep field discover girls looks like us going get education Len Rozamus Jr has done again Last year Len received $1000 scholar ship AMA year has received $500 Sig award four nationwide receive Congratulations Len father has rumored smart guy guess hes right b60 Alabama a Florida C Grorgia issippi C Puarts Rico South Catolita nosne V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2551 078-5550 Asooniute Vice-Prenidents Greg Doe Ru 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiroy Reach CL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 PuierdO PR 00644 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimur FL 32579 Harry Sheram PD Boo 876 Onnonia AL 36121 Tom Thucker 1401 N 1-lairston Rd 1lo 38 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 6975 Waverly Dr Jackson MS 39206 Frequency Coordinator 3urns Fields 1096 Ornurio St Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 904 388-8662 Sunday August 21 marked beginning new era West Alabama Aero modelers day Ward McFarland came first club member fly model airDecember 1983 107 plane floats water Ward Tommy Storey Lee Marcum checked out 05 40-powered Little Dumbo Gee Bee floats after takeoff run about 100 feet lifted off frequency coordinator program seems working nicely District V Burnis Fields frequency coordinator has received several cards around District Two Huntsville AL reporting interfer ence 721 60 encounter radio inter ference please send RC Interference Re port Card Burnis new address PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Bob Peiser member Tampa RC Aircraft Oub took trip Hatfield PA participate contest limited electricpowered model airplanes Bob won first place Most Acrobatic Aircraft Electric power attracting interest day new motors batteries giant improvements over available iust few months ago West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL like clubs have members age ranges pictures below can easily tell relies youth skill re lies old age deception Ted Ackley age secret knows 811 tricks book Thets four-cycle engine about start Terry Kondasof Broward County RC Association South FL found threefourths pit area under water recently simply pulled out RC air boat Appar ently Terry made mistakehe handed transmitter Richard Page managed get air boat tall grass could seen smoke muf fler Fortunately Richard used flying blind driving air boat blind no real problem finally got air boat emerge tall grass promptly gave control back Terry Virgil Parsley Atlanta Drone Soci ety unfortunate experience new Laser 200 Aileron flutter developed dur ing flight resulting loss both ailer ons sound impact ground surprisingly light damage plane thoroughly inspected before flight Link ages solid tight used servo aileron five heavy-duty steelpinned hinges surface After crash hinges still firmly glued wings ailerons steel pin torn through hinge material Some days cant win Dick McLean editor Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron Florida asked someone count noses dinner meeting report came back average face forgot faces Dont forget have good time month Illinois ana S Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 1314 487-1967 AsousciaO Vice-Poadnts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kerr 1808 12th Sn. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Koinhshiro Way LOxington KY 40603 Raymond Movers P0 Box 243 Smitheille MO 64089 Holes Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme Unixersity City MO 63122 William 0 Sniavlny P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazol Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Iarna IL 61378 Frequency Cocodinato James Check 564 Grentchesxer St Lexington KY 40505 did go School has started sum mer has entered waning moments midwest season starts wind down District VI has some interesting events 1983 selected two teams FAI Pattern Rough River Scale Louisville Thank heaven Kentucky parks good number mall shows open houses model fields some interesting non-rule book events other fun fly type Earlier summer unusual de manding Great Race Sailplanes held near Chicago Twenty-plus teams challenged Mother Nature another complete demanding course Its rule book certainly outstanding wellthought-out event Another event just completed its fifth year Warbirds contest developed sponsored Spirits St Louis RC Club contest Scale WW Il-type models scale static judged raced pylon course heats Its exciting prospect combining static scores points placing heats has refined slowly over years reason am mentioning event due determination club has over years have patient knowing events especially nonrule book events take some time develop advertising world will re place words competitors year patience began paying off number contestants grew 21 one-day event few pictures spit out trusty instant Number 1 illustrates important ingredients competitors life Understanding wives family enjoying afternoon together creating fraternity whoops sorority important Joe Lunt events originators shows off trophy carrying name plates past four years winners Three wins individual trophy keeps years winner Mark Been Wayne Nenninger Ralph Doyle running second third Mark Been left Rich Taylor perform delicate act surgery winning model 108 Model Aviation Thad Brannon age 13 built H-Ray preparing flight Shelby Hagberg last years winner two twins showed up event year really great see P-38 zipping along 25 feet off ground around course Perhaps club have idea can little hard work generate interesting exciting activity has over last five years After Stall Turn. received nice letter Bob Suhr Peoria RC Modelers information about RC Ground School work Peoria Park District have devel oped comprehensive school program eight weeks filled films video tapes demos club experts pieces valuable information quite unique feature occurs during third session extra optional session will sche duled workshop local modeler During session students will mass-produce kits recommended trainer model using facilities shop modeler can begin construction model can get one-on-one assistance during rest class impressed logical pro gression incorporated sessions ob vious considerable thought refine ment has occured over its first three years operation Bob Suhr ateacherby profession has structured classes accommo date absolute beginner well re turning I-haven t-modeled-for-years indi vidual Bob has agreed provide copy outline would give group ex cellent leg-up starting program would strongly urge club write Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Bartonville IL 61607 Either CL FF could easily adapt program discipline opportunity little PR fly ing Department Army Depot Granite City IL Dave Cosby southern Missouri Helicopter couple models helped further dispel toy syndrome wasnt very large crowd picnic little bit exposure helps following weekend brought annual Greater St Louis Modeling Association Airshow three-hour demo bit little dif ferent airshows use just guys have show team show-oriented participants gives spec tators good idea modeling gives Sunday flier chance strut stuff addition proceeds donations given Missouri Park Board fund pro vides scholarships persons going park administration recreation work knows5 person park department area contact new field may have helped money GSLMA airshow Newsletters warning comes Palos Crash Chronicle regard money sent up-front piece equipment have company fade scene before equipment gets Editor j Cernava recommends COD process safest must buy mail Certainly probably should consider local hobby shop Mr Cernava suggests Indy RC South Flight Lines tells club Brotherhood Award given club member exhibits selfless attitude assisting club its members guests award established memory Don Rike former member passed away last year St Louis Aero Pilots Touch-NGo item safety column Ron Moritz Whenever sense anything might wrong want model groundlike NOW No hesitation no Hm wonder what no lets check out little further Land NOWI whole lot safer check out potential problem ground air very good point Ron us fail heed time time Saints NewsYou know modelers wife home smells funny youve quit making excuses absolutely unplug anything make determined effort beat him club newsletter mail comes closethe first new RC Con test Board appointments has made Bob Belluomini Crestview KY has agreed accept position Helicopter Board Welcome decision end rules pro cess Bob Lets hope membership District VI keeps posted feel ings concerning future rules proposals Enuf Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Asniotant vice-Prenidmnt Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NC Ceder Rapido IA 52402 Auocaate vics-Pvfadnto Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridga Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Boyd eowdish 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427 Rutsel Kneteger 2625 C Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee W 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Robring 4494 Tanglnwood Tr St ,oseph Mt 49085 Al Scidmore 013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Frqumncy Cooedinator Pete Water 117 Cant Main Upper Level Northyille Mt 48167 Phona Day 13131 348-0085 evening 13131 437-4244 last column prepared AVP Ron Sears talked him phone after got back Team Finals think talking happiest man world have note Bill Warner Cloudbusters Detroit area will host 1984 Flying Aces Nats conjunction Michigan Exchange Clubs no dates given yet picture Cloudbusters Paul Smith combative flier shows group guy right foreground sometimes doubles Balsa Bug jack Moses half Jeff Noecker President Northeast Michi gan Radio Modelers Society sends shots Mall Show last April AMA dis play action Stop Danger sign used keep cars others off inactive runway use Wurtsmith AFB About second picture says what like think mainstay world stay ing red candy airplanes make up sell shows made roll Smarties fuselage stick gum wings Life Savers wheels bit novelty sell like hotcakes Alpena RC club partici pated show guests openers have set matters straight The guys Milwaukee once told summary District VII winners theres nothing rocks Indians upthere December 1983 109 pictures Sunday flier Stan Zdon Three pictures felt marker notes back showed through Heres Stans daughter Tonya QB15 Waco Spitfire picture MARCs Spring Mall Show illustrates excellent photography dis play augment aircraft Photo Bob Mitchell call body inputs new Con test Boards went well enough Ive got good well-recommended people everything Helicopter Gotta get old tele phone maybe Rich wants job Just got back dedication AMA Center Aeromodeling Reston VA Heartwarming experience first held some misgivings about quality Russ Barrera collection whole truck-load seeing material parts pieces cluded set straight Fascinating lam proud very high count plaques Dis trict VII wall devoted Charter Mem ber Donors building fund $500 Somehow PMAC has two anywhere near area sure stop Make sure check hours Generally speaking center open during normal business hours unless some thing special going Dont expect drop Sunday afternoon unannounced Thanks pictures guys Now dont have resort filling space jokes although Johnny Clemens offered give some used jokes does have other kind Arkansas sana exico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob FrIedi 5512 Sounhwood Untie Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Willam Harley III 927 commerce Pleasannon TX 7806 Al Rabe 1904 Volley Oak c lining TX 75061 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr. Barnlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinanor Tom Blakeney 2300 Mey Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 AMA jewelry great amount sparkling part model aeronautics way AMAers can found news letters proud what we certainly would write other share Please think over because really pretty powerful thought very important future AMA District VIII now producing some best newsletters whole US personalities newsletters direct re flections editors what feel will help clubs club members what helps individual club must help aeromodeling whole Dont forget ex change newsletters other clubs Remem ber might having fun receive bunch good-looking news letters ARKS News Amarillo TX Radio Kontrol So ciety very neat readable lot good art work came J D Moore club secretary included 46member club roster Another very good-looking informa tive newsletter Mountain View Radio Control Flying Club Don Langer editor Mountain View Dallas area club looks to making great strides lot directions quite honor have made Honorary Member progressive group like Thanks guys mentioning handsome newsletters must salute Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons understandable handsome paper because co-edited Joel Joni Sheldon easier-to-read papers area has benefit some real enthusiastic leaders too KK Gwen McClure Larry Sartor Associate VP Another easy-to-read paper Con denser ARCS Alamo Radio Control Society San Antonio TX editor produces good effort Dick Adams ARCS oldest RC groups District VIII mentioned personality newsletters Harry Tilley edits Flite Line Tyler TX Modelers Club does lower case typed letters Texan resist using capital letters quite triumph admire Harry appreciate too mentioned paper name will upcom ing ballot AMA president! takes clever editor find cartoons jokes inclusion paper relate modeling sort awareness shown editors Jim Jon Polozeck Rich ardson TX RC Clubs Dawn Patrol latest effort cartoon young modeler saying hate disagree Pop stork has too little wingspread carry sixto 10-pound load newsletter Texoma RC Club Sherman TX tickled gag morial said Rest Peace Pitts *Born 1980 constructed Tom Ridge Bo gota TX *Cause deathElevator clevis broke off control horn flying verted about 50 feet high *Survived owner Cris Noles pilot Mike Noles grin can have sympathy other priceless same newsletter great cartoon woman talking model builder husband saying Remember unexplained interference glitch crashed new airplane last weekend Same thing happened new car Mike Noles mentioned above club president received beautiful letter content appearance secretary Shreve port Area Radio Kontrol Society Shreve port-Bossier City LA Gene Self said some members complained about never seeing club mentioned model publications Gene said fault ourswe have never submitted formation should good lesson other clubs Dont count anyone dis cover Toot own horn Gene points out 101-member club active about way club can active effective Pylon Pattern Scale Combat Giant Scale good old fun flys civic PR side put demo flights shows Barksdale AFB LA State University Live demos mall show generated profits went MDA top off Gene Self said have good club proud great mentioning good newsletters try point out what good worthy attention can copy some good stuff smile say Im already doing Don Blackburn Odessa TX Prop Busters RC Club puts out very readable newsletter secret puts news up very short formative paragraphs separates XXXX - - dividers think could take lesson Don Bob Severance edits San Antonio TX Prop Busters Prop-Wash highlight editorial effort calendar marked clubs dates rest year stops some old forgot Anoth er plus Bob newsletter under club emblem says Visitors welcome friendly kick Joe Petz Borger TX Model Airplane Club sent 80 MAC 8th Annual Fun-Fly notice com plete good map saying Come Fly Texas Most Congenial Group hard beat isnt spirit generally find among modelers just great folks dangit Hot Dogger newsletter Central Oklahoma RC Society Norman edited J W Isern salts paper lots photos have impact printed word anytime also puts illustrated meeting notice date place right address part mailing real selling' now will have surely figured out really enjoy newsletters Keep em coming because have enthusiastic audience Ill try pass along much good stuff can please dont 110 Model Aviation frustrate like club does dutiful ly send newsletter ad dress kind can thank sending Come now gang column bit shorter usual month feel Ive said lot recog nizing some unsung heros modeling newsletter editors Bless have some really excellent photos will have wait until next month because must pack go Reston VA dedication new AMA Headquarters museum think Im proud! ****ALL FOR NOW**** tolorado 0 Kansas aska h Dakota C Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aagocsete Vlce-Fedwe Gene corson ox 2832 casper WY 62602 Ed Ccx 8209 LintJest Prairie village KS 88208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford P1 Aurora co 80015 im Mattorn 429 Oogwooo Grafton NO 5821 Jim Aicketta 516s Ctoudas Sioux Falls SO 67103 Preqaesy Cocedinstor DId Gates 2380 5 Holly Fl Oenw co 80220 Phone Dey 303 761-5960 Evening 303 7574082 AMA alive well Eighty-six thousandplus members middle Septemberl Something has going right continued membership growth associations experiencing tough time existing times let alone growing As briefly reflect past year number significant events contributed continued growth Setting substantial achievable goals has certainly significant factors seeing lot positive things happen Briefly 1 Through AMAs continued effort have newly added RC frequencies 2 have through efforts Headquarters staff se cured better insurance coverage 3 Membership services supplies being handled accurately faster both dividual club needs 4 have fulltime staff 35 plus seasonal assistance carry out day-to-day work tasks organization 5 leadership other coun tries look organization trends ask participation significant events 6 AMA through diligent efforts contributions its membership has its own National Center Aeromodeling includes offices staff library meeting rooms work space own pub lication certainly least museum displaying proud heritage evolu tion modeling country country world have such facility new building dedicated September able participate must feel very proud 7 Another successful comprehensive Nats held new convention look well-attended plans already underway next years Nats 8 Executive Council elected officers Headquarters staff have achieved new heights working cooperative ly successfully advancing model avia tions image productivity group has second terms actual achievement goals set over last several years too something AMA member can point pride will soon receiving ballots mail vote AMA President Vice President District IX would urge promptly exercise right responsibil ity support candidates choice volunteer elected officers need know support endeavors behalf Vote immediately return ballots Some good news bad news received re cently AMA member Olie Olson Jr AMA 9829 Olie president Omahawks RC Inc club Omaha NE sued recently regarding noise First good news August 8 1983 judgment entered favor defend ants Omahawks RC Club against plaintiffs counts petition dis missed won suit bad news plaintiff has requested motion new trialwhich may grantedbut appeal may first step taking case States Supreme Court lot discussion regarding fact club refused become AMA charter club thus covered insurancewise attorneys fees just such problems spite fact indi vidual members well officers have AMA members long time rationale shared could get own insurance requiring members belong AMA would damage potential growth individual modelers assisted nations much moral support ap peal help hope Oma hawks RC group would consider becoming AMA chartered club join AMA club family enjoy peace mind know ing national organization could would assist future problems like nature would agree Omahawks presi dent club did good job standing ground defending position Id hope president Olson would agree ordeal could have easier second round could have us behind simple act chartering club Olie Olson obviously responsible leader virtu.t being elected Omahawks Let hope leads group under umbrella AMA com ing year AMA member Jim Van Loo Sergeant Bluff IA shares following memoriam great modeler known District IX modelers Memoriam Bill Benton Friend Modeler anyone meeting him always smile twinkle eye new mod eler patient kind full endless information always tl flying field before usually made flight two cut grass needed would usually last leave just case some might need help either beginner old timer Bill Benton dear friend modeler will missed us Bill Benton died August 23 doing what liked doing put airplane together Omahawk Field died massive heart attack before could fly think wife put best about Bill wont contest fun fly cant look down airplane cant watch fly will always thoughts break ground new airplane many occasions Some times traded before got fly wife Jean three daughters big gleam eye Shelly time arrived scene Sooland Mod elers express deepest sympathy loss. Jim Van Loo As colum being written RC Aerobatic World Championships just three weeks away week October 10 Best luck competitors especially USA team fly best Pen sacola FL arnona fotna e Hawaii da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aesociete Vice-Presidesogs Tom Banker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn cater 2020 Gilt Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Bob Kampmaen 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenia AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box SI Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Chilani Sr Fukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Pruquency Coordlnenor Hal Jackson 828E Sunset Ave Far Oaks CA B5628 Ptone 1916 964803 Just brief report month once didnt have travel out town visit club meeting As matter fact tended two since last report first own club meeting second return visit local Soaring club Peninsula Silent Flyers invited back third time club president Ed Leahy responsible asking back time club has continual battle hang its flying site housing project keeps inching closer working developer trying come up lution would agreeable both sides Stay tuned further developments showed club Jay Gerbers latest epic film Free Flight Adrift Air loved Some old-timers club cut teeth Free Flight As mat ter fact viewers visitor night old-timer also vice-president North American Rock well Eagles club asked attend meeting club bring Free Flight film says theres bunch old-timers will enjoy having memories jogged conclusion meeting club made $50 donation AMA Building Fund thanks AMAs thanks fine club its help AMA display booth busy traveling December 1983 111 around District Im going call home December because Ill need use show Sky-naughts Saddleback Valley putting annual Toys-for-Tots airshow El Toro Marine Lighter-Than-Air Base Im going attend show have past case want attend cost childs toy date December 11 There will noted fliers giving demonstrations sparkplug opera tion Dave Herbert Dave also says will classic Chevrolet car show 5K 10K footrace further entertainment Plan attend Several thousand people year need booth display drop line Ill put schedule would like visit club Write see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI_ DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 AuOciaU Vice-PresidsU Al Culver 1607 S non Elm 1 Focatello tD a3201 Simon Dreese Box 58 An t Oroadvresv MT 89018 Gary Fuller 3050 Aiverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dove Mollens 18869 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 8 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick lVjcloline PD BOo 523 Klamath Falls OA 97601 Chick Young 29020 1t Ave. S. Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Aedmond WA 98082 Freqoenoy Coordinator AoOert Balch 15439 SE Heig . Portland OA 97236 Phone 5031 761-8103 get third edition Northwest Model Expo Puyallup will three months away Mark February 4 5 calendar either get plane ready just come enjoy best shows around Remember will District Xl meeting probably oclock try get meeting VP needs input can get pretty much standstill far outdoor competition concerned As men tioned last month couple FF contests going rest activity indoors Check around find out whats going might pleasantly sur prised interesting what challenge Indoor flying Speaking contests want men tioned will have give couple months lead time possible send pictures sure put paper between pictures write back felt-tip pen Unfortunately ink seems leach emulsion print forgot give credit last month photographer Bob Baich supplied nice shots does times Also seems words about Haystack 83 have also left until now goes last several years have mixed weather best annual meeting floatplane fliers year great just little wind Saturday calm glassy water Sunday Plenty sunshine pleasant tem peratures made good contest course few mishaps have other Haystack outings can learn others misfortune though remember attach engines plane somewhere other motor mount thats done inevitable oc curs engine motor mount ripped plane engine stays plane instead going bottom flexible cable should job quite well can also remember stick tip float water landing attempts As Randy Weaver discovered leads interesting 5-point landing touch 5 points splash Just make sure under stood maneuver Randy repeated very next flight lost engine Rumor has Don Anderson looking scuba gear several other minor mishaps water tumbles serious harm Terry McGill spending lot time trying get together whole best Haystacks Did ever have weekends everything did wrong Went Seattle area take some activities three going managed pick exactly wrong order show up three Oh well FAI Challenge nice long talk several con testants CD Kevin Collins lift seemed phenomenal might have bit too much wind overall feeling fine place fly great day mythical Harts Lake Prairie Once find prairie cannot help realize very good FF field like oasis grass sea trees Anyway amazed what can done balsa tissue rub ber make craft really flies As leaving Kevin Collins looking lift A-2 Towline Glider turns out found week later set new AMA record A-2 total time 3459 sec onds Key broke old record four min utes put perspective first flew seven consecutive 3-minute maxes five maxes 1 -mm last last flight would have nine minutes max came down 639 Congrats Kevin great job Later same weekend Puget Sound ROCs held Big Bird Bash Mt Rainer clubs field Over 50 planes showed up around 35 pilots man what has already described very good week end time least 1000 spectators enjoying festivities ably run Mr Big Bird himself Al Alman Contest ants came British Columbia California Idaho Oregon Washington Certain ly provided vast cross-section styles likes among like fly big uns Since essentially un-contest prizes Al found given out draw ings seems fair way distri bute loot since keeps Randy Weaver Dick Hansen having goodies digress success years fly-in Im sure can mark calendar re peat next year Well keep posted have read about supposed problems new frequencies have worried about using fear have tried found work Nats course sources indicate 11 thats right group eleven Sail planes air time different ones going up time Another source said 13 up once thats yenfled Could get trouble course gear far out tune someone else can work receiver trans mitter another frequency about maybe get someone else say send gear peri odic check maintenance Well certainly hope case ounce pre vention could worth ton cure speaking Tom Brightbill Bob Dodgson Tom Nielson Dave Johnson otherwise known King court turns out Tom got Hi Johnson Memorial Trophy home safe sound saw last being squeezed hard feared its structural health did Tom walk off biggie Bob Dodg son took second Unlimited next ques tion going Can again Reno next August course fact what did six trophies besides Toms done among what may largest Sail plane contest ever flown indicates strength NW Sailpianers Dave Mullens AVP CL activity comes word Spanaway contest real success 25 contestants nd signed up six new AMA members contest What fliers encountered well-run enjoyable contest will probability repeated next summer Dave indicates very nice site Con trol Line contest Spanaway very far Puyallup know Dave asked about next years Nats mentioned earlier will Reno Stead Field As understand CL facility just fine However earlier year news letter complaining about facility Westover Having seen area wonder just what complainer wants main circles taxiways flat level Combat fliers flying over grass Im total loss know what supposed wrong site least far know porta-potties didnt overflow Anyway according Bev Wisniewski site Reno OK anyone has specific concerns let know Ill see what can find out Say anyone has pull Santa ask him word processor ordered last year just gotta have machine spells Well have priced gallon correct-type lately AMA Executive Council decided should have some new contest boards So directive esteemed Prez John Grigg am present looking people serve need someone Soaring board someone Racing board someone Heli copter board decide nominate someone board first get permis sion write tell should appoint selection Also need someone sit soon formed FAI Scale Team Selection Committee aspects see troubling upward onward Several months ago put out plea feedback possibility getting some kind communication going between clubs know whats happening way fun-flys other get-togethers can get around enjoy anothers company already have volunteer what need commitment clubs out pass information person will compile about Anyone out togetherness HAPPY FLYING 112 Model Aviation JUNIOBox FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Doug Dahikes Magic Boomerang boomerang model airplane flying machine anyway What have however cleverest least expensive effective attention-getters club could create Doug Dahikes little boomerang Flyer can real ly turn kids parents too mall shows fun flies demonstrations con tests arent going cost club fortune either since made easily obtainable cardboard being light cardboard theyre quite harmless kids get line message too clever part roomerang rry boomerang has four blades clubs mes sage can rubber-stamped Look drawing First name Flyer Second says boomerang yours gift local CL club case compliments OAKS Osh kosh Area Kontroline Squadron Third tells OAKS hold meetings extends invitation Fourth flying instructions last blade m. would guess fourth vane actually says n over flying instructions use looks like much too much way instructions just vane Biggest cost would seem having rubber stamps made up ecially insist fancy out-of-the-usual lettering would suggest simply using typewritersize capital letters no matter onetime cost can easily absorbed club . make your. club will have best public relations de vices going Selection cardboard important made bunch varying thicknesses pays keep away cardboard too flimsy too heavy So get cracking . un call Dougs boomerang Magic because way can scoop youngsters its up convert uple anyway . modelers GOOD STUFF IN THE WIND FOR BEGINNERS Lots times easy become discour aged think no out gives darn about young beginners isnt Really quite number guys would like things kids things vary Some pretty solid ideas others bit too imaginative per haps would like list few Write can use input Doug Dahlke 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 Weve just shown guys inven tiveness Doug has expectations putting Junior-type models production next year Ask him about Ask him copy Modeling Questionnaire will make think Joe Wagner 135 Waugh Ave New Wil mington PA 16142 Joe forming national society Fun Flyers very ambitious undertaking hopes have groundwork completed early 1984 Ask him about Jack Carter 1444 Hickory Way Racine WI 53405 Jacks Seven Steps Indoor have pretty well-defined Some models designs completed Hell glad tell about ideas school participation Ray Roberts 1521 Morningside Drive Burbank CA 91506 Ray already has pro gram installed working school regular part curriculum Hes spreading word write him Ill keep posted keep posted what doing help kids See next month * * Keep flippin propsomethings bound happen TOP VIEW- FLYING INSTRUCTIONS STAMPED ON THIS WING COMPLIMENTS OF ROUND ALL CORNERS OSEKOSH REA K ONTROLINE S QUADRON 024032 IiCARDBOARD I' WHITE GLUEBLADESARE8AX1/ \LJ NOT TO SCALE ItTmz- 1EETINGS FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH AT 1 PM 10 YOUNG IBEGINNERS WELCOME C Ik l 1 jl TL JIJ 1/8 DIHEDRAL UNDER EACH TIP CONSTRUCTION 1 Cut out two pairs wings shown round corners 2 Align glue together dry add dihedral 3 Decorate felt pen desired stamp club info Having built easy 1-2-3 proceed flying instructions FLYING INSTRUCTIONS Lefties reverse thisl 11Resist temptation hold FLYER level floor throwwont work 21Snugly pinch FLYER between thumb knuckle index finger tip blade Tilt upward near vertical85 degrees PORTANTI Launch straight forward elevation angle 10 degrees 30 degrees using SNAP OF THE WRIST MOTION much like cracking whip Will NOT fly otherwisel Wags suggest its snap flyl 41Size circle mostly depends rotor loading ie weight cardboard 3/-4 gram FLYER normal circle isabout4feet 51Most common reasons poor flight lack wrist snap throwing too hard wrong launch angle Sure Ill answer questions FLYER will need self-addressed stamped envelopeI 0 DAHLKE 1037 Eastman St Oshkosh WI 54901 FLYER TYPE 4-WING SPORT BOOMERANG ROTOR DIA 8 WEIGHT 4-6 grams AREA SOLIDARITY 16 sq DESIGNED BY DOUG DAHLKE December 1983 113