On the Fly
Late-breaking news from Headquarters
MA Announcements
The March 2001 issue incorrectly identified the Model Aviation Hall of Fame as the AMA Hall of Fame. We apologize for the error.
Commencing with this issue, "The Microhenrys" cartoon will be a half-page each month, at the request of artist Ed Henry. MA Staff
AMA Audit Report
AMA's 2000 audit report is now available. To obtain a copy, please send a request with $5 to the attention of Vicki Barkdull, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie, IN 47302.
The fee helps pay for the audit, postage, and paper costs. MA
International Model and Hobby Expo
Top-10 Indianapolis 500 racing competitor Scott Sharp and his #8 Delphi Automotive Systems/Futaba 2000 Indy Racing car will be at the entrance to the Expo Saturday, September 8, 2001, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
Scott will be signing autographs, and you can check out the 3.5-liter V8, 32-valve, dual overhead-cam engine. The estimated horsepower of this engine exceeds 700!
More than 400 exhibitors from around the world will display their latest products at the Expo on more than 250,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Doors will be open to the public September 8–9 at 10 a.m., and will close at 5 p.m. both days.
For more information, contact Mary S. DeBaggs at [email protected] or visit the Web site at www.ihobbyexpo.com.
You can also contact the Radio Control Hobby Trade Association (RCHTA) at 560 Bonner Rd., Wauconda, IL 60084; Tel.: (847) 526-1222; Fax: (847) 526-9987. MA
New Life Members
The Academy of Model Aeronautics recently welcomed several new Life Members:
- Raymond J. Dupree (L707) of Fayetteville, NC
- James H. Rice III (L463) of San Antonio, TX
- Dimmitt Perkins (L5117) of Houston, TX
- Don Ross (L367) of Palmdale, CA
- Ronald Bazanale (L918) of Murphy, TX
- George W. Sims III (L520) of Pataskala, OH
- Richard W. McKenzie (L788) of Walker, MN
- James K. Gordon (L819) of Little Elm, TX
For information about becoming a Life Member, contact AMA Headquarters at (800) 435-9262. MA
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
