Edition: Model Aviation - 2003/10
Page Numbers: 6,191

6 MODEL AVIATION
On the Fly
Late-breaking news
from Headquarters
Advertising Representative: Mark Lanterman, Airborne Media 5655 David Place, Fairfield OH 45014
Telephone: (513) 829-4060; Fax: (513) 829-4065
President Dave Brown
Executive Vice President Doug Holland
Vice Presidents (addresses in AMA News section) District VI Charlie Bauer
District I Don Krafft District VII William Oberdieck
District II Dave Mathewson District VIII Sandy Frank
District III Bob Brown District IX Russ Miller
District IV Bliss Teague District X Richard Hanson
District V Jim McNeill District XI Bruce Nelson
AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager
NAA Representative Don Koranda
Published by The Academy of Model Aeronautics
Editorial offices: (765) 287-1256 ext. 224 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.) Fax: (765) 281-7907
Director of Publications Rob Kurek
Managing Editor Shelia Ames Webb Art Director Carla Hart Kunz
Aeromodeling Editor Bob Hunt Production Associate Jennifer Orebaugh
AMA News Editor Elizabeth Helms Graphic Designer Lydia Whitehead
Account Executive Angela Martin Administrative Assistant Katie Phillips
Stan Alexander
Bill Boss
Paul Bradley
Sal Calvagna
Curt Contrata
John Elliot
Duane Gall
Mike Garton
Dave Garwood
Eric Henderson
Mike Hurley
Louis Joyner
Mike Keville
Bob Kopski
Rich Lopez
Eloy Marez
Dave Mark
D.B. Mathews
Dave McDonald
Richard L. Perry
Fernando Ramos
Dave Robelen
Greg Rose
Gene Smith
Bud Tenny
Joe Wagner
Dan Williams
Contributing Editors
Model Aviation (ISSN 0744-5059, USPS 087-930 Publications Agreement No. 40688541) is owned exclusively by The
Academy of Model Aeronautics, Inc., a nonprofit organization, and published monthly at 5161 East Memorial Drive,
Muncie IN 47302. Copyright Academy of Model Aeronautics, 2003. Model Aviation and the AMA and Wings & Torch logo
are registered trademarks of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. All rights reserved. When membership in the Academy
of Model Aeronautics includes subscription to Model Aviation, $18.00 of the dues are for the subscription. Membership is
open to all who are interested in model aviation.
Non-AMA-Member Subscription Rates: At U.S. addresses, $36.00 for 12 months; elsewhere (including Canada),
$60.00 a year; payable in advance.
Schools (U.S.), $12.00 per year. Libraries (U.S.), $16.00 per year. Send subscription orders/ payments and changes of
address to the attention of AMA Membership Department. Six weeks are required for change of address; give new and
old addresses as printed on latest label. Back issues, $4.50 (including postage).
Editorial Offices: Model Aviation, 5161 East Memorial Drive, Muncie, IN 47302.
Advertising Offices: Airborne Media, 5655 David Place, Fairfield OH 45014. (For general AMA business, memberships,
AMA-member and non-member subscriptions, Sanctioned Events Calendar, etc., contact AMA Headquarters.) See
telephone numbers above.
Model Aviation and/or the Academy of Model Aeronautics should not be considered to endorse any advertised products or
messages pertaining thereto. Content of all articles, model designs, special features, and columns of this magazine is the
opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the official position of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. We
cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited articles or artwork. Any material submitted must include return postage.
Periodical rate postage paid at Muncie IN and at additional mailing offices.
Postmaster: Send address changes to Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5161 East Memorial
Drive, Muncie, IN 47302, Attn: Membership Department
(765) 287-1256 www.modelaircraft.org FAX: (765) 289-4248
2003 AMA OFFICERS
MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS? CALL (800) I FLY AMA (435-9262)
MODEL AVIATION
Safety Bulletin: Fuel Spill
Although fuel spills in pit areas usually
involve small amounts and are not considered
a threat, an accumulation of spills may cause
environmental and health problems.
Fuel is not environmentally friendly and
an accumulation may contaminate a flying
site, spurring health concerns for current and
future site users, even after a site has been
abandoned by an AMA club.
There is also the potential for the spilled
fuel to penetrate the underground water
supply or otherwise move off premises.
Environmental law makes all responsible
parties legally liable for injury, damage, and
cleanup of polluted land. AMA’s liability
insurance does not cover claims or suits
arising from pollution.
All fuel spills should be cleaned up
immediately to avoid site contamination.
Proper precautions should be taken during
cleanup to avoid injury to those involved. MA
—Carl Maroney
Special Services Director
Life Memberships for $1500
For a contribution of $1,500, you can
become an AMA contributing member with
Life Membership privileges. As a
contributing member of AMA, you advance
the purpose of the Academy by financially
supporting AMA programs.
Your Life Membership provides
automatic annual renewal of AMA
membership, which includes a model flier’s
license, publication service (Model Aviation
magazine, which includes news and monthly
mailing), a permanent bronze license card, a
Life Member cloth patch, and continuing
recognition of your contribution through
issuance of a special “L” AMA number (such
as L330).
Your contribution for Life Membership is
tax-deductible under Internal Revenue
Service guidelines. The estimated value of
the benefits received from your Life
Membership is not substantial; therefore, the
full amount of your payment is a deductible
contribution.
A payment plan which requires a down
payment of $375 and minimum payments of
$375 in each of the next three years is
available. Invoices will be sent out for the
three annual payments in October each year.
The invoices are due and payable by
December 31 of that year.
For additional information or to sign up as
a Life Member, contact Jeannie Houser at
[email protected]. MA
—Colleen Pierce
Membership Supervisor
Continued on page 191
New Life Members
The Academy of Model Aeronautics
recently welcomed new Life Members
Jeffrey W. Vargo (L229) and Vitaly
Tretyokon (L671313).
For information about becoming a Life
Member, contact AMA Headquarters at
(800) 435-9262. MA
—Membership Department
Continued from page 6
Edition: Model Aviation - 2003/10
Page Numbers: 6,191

6 MODEL AVIATION
On the Fly
Late-breaking news
from Headquarters
Advertising Representative: Mark Lanterman, Airborne Media 5655 David Place, Fairfield OH 45014
Telephone: (513) 829-4060; Fax: (513) 829-4065
President Dave Brown
Executive Vice President Doug Holland
Vice Presidents (addresses in AMA News section) District VI Charlie Bauer
District I Don Krafft District VII William Oberdieck
District II Dave Mathewson District VIII Sandy Frank
District III Bob Brown District IX Russ Miller
District IV Bliss Teague District X Richard Hanson
District V Jim McNeill District XI Bruce Nelson
AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager
NAA Representative Don Koranda
Published by The Academy of Model Aeronautics
Editorial offices: (765) 287-1256 ext. 224 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.) Fax: (765) 281-7907
Director of Publications Rob Kurek
Managing Editor Shelia Ames Webb Art Director Carla Hart Kunz
Aeromodeling Editor Bob Hunt Production Associate Jennifer Orebaugh
AMA News Editor Elizabeth Helms Graphic Designer Lydia Whitehead
Account Executive Angela Martin Administrative Assistant Katie Phillips
Stan Alexander
Bill Boss
Paul Bradley
Sal Calvagna
Curt Contrata
John Elliot
Duane Gall
Mike Garton
Dave Garwood
Eric Henderson
Mike Hurley
Louis Joyner
Mike Keville
Bob Kopski
Rich Lopez
Eloy Marez
Dave Mark
D.B. Mathews
Dave McDonald
Richard L. Perry
Fernando Ramos
Dave Robelen
Greg Rose
Gene Smith
Bud Tenny
Joe Wagner
Dan Williams
Contributing Editors
Model Aviation (ISSN 0744-5059, USPS 087-930 Publications Agreement No. 40688541) is owned exclusively by The
Academy of Model Aeronautics, Inc., a nonprofit organization, and published monthly at 5161 East Memorial Drive,
Muncie IN 47302. Copyright Academy of Model Aeronautics, 2003. Model Aviation and the AMA and Wings & Torch logo
are registered trademarks of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. All rights reserved. When membership in the Academy
of Model Aeronautics includes subscription to Model Aviation, $18.00 of the dues are for the subscription. Membership is
open to all who are interested in model aviation.
Non-AMA-Member Subscription Rates: At U.S. addresses, $36.00 for 12 months; elsewhere (including Canada),
$60.00 a year; payable in advance.
Schools (U.S.), $12.00 per year. Libraries (U.S.), $16.00 per year. Send subscription orders/ payments and changes of
address to the attention of AMA Membership Department. Six weeks are required for change of address; give new and
old addresses as printed on latest label. Back issues, $4.50 (including postage).
Editorial Offices: Model Aviation, 5161 East Memorial Drive, Muncie, IN 47302.
Advertising Offices: Airborne Media, 5655 David Place, Fairfield OH 45014. (For general AMA business, memberships,
AMA-member and non-member subscriptions, Sanctioned Events Calendar, etc., contact AMA Headquarters.) See
telephone numbers above.
Model Aviation and/or the Academy of Model Aeronautics should not be considered to endorse any advertised products or
messages pertaining thereto. Content of all articles, model designs, special features, and columns of this magazine is the
opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the official position of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. We
cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited articles or artwork. Any material submitted must include return postage.
Periodical rate postage paid at Muncie IN and at additional mailing offices.
Postmaster: Send address changes to Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5161 East Memorial
Drive, Muncie, IN 47302, Attn: Membership Department
(765) 287-1256 www.modelaircraft.org FAX: (765) 289-4248
2003 AMA OFFICERS
MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS? CALL (800) I FLY AMA (435-9262)
MODEL AVIATION
Safety Bulletin: Fuel Spill
Although fuel spills in pit areas usually
involve small amounts and are not considered
a threat, an accumulation of spills may cause
environmental and health problems.
Fuel is not environmentally friendly and
an accumulation may contaminate a flying
site, spurring health concerns for current and
future site users, even after a site has been
abandoned by an AMA club.
There is also the potential for the spilled
fuel to penetrate the underground water
supply or otherwise move off premises.
Environmental law makes all responsible
parties legally liable for injury, damage, and
cleanup of polluted land. AMA’s liability
insurance does not cover claims or suits
arising from pollution.
All fuel spills should be cleaned up
immediately to avoid site contamination.
Proper precautions should be taken during
cleanup to avoid injury to those involved. MA
—Carl Maroney
Special Services Director
Life Memberships for $1500
For a contribution of $1,500, you can
become an AMA contributing member with
Life Membership privileges. As a
contributing member of AMA, you advance
the purpose of the Academy by financially
supporting AMA programs.
Your Life Membership provides
automatic annual renewal of AMA
membership, which includes a model flier’s
license, publication service (Model Aviation
magazine, which includes news and monthly
mailing), a permanent bronze license card, a
Life Member cloth patch, and continuing
recognition of your contribution through
issuance of a special “L” AMA number (such
as L330).
Your contribution for Life Membership is
tax-deductible under Internal Revenue
Service guidelines. The estimated value of
the benefits received from your Life
Membership is not substantial; therefore, the
full amount of your payment is a deductible
contribution.
A payment plan which requires a down
payment of $375 and minimum payments of
$375 in each of the next three years is
available. Invoices will be sent out for the
three annual payments in October each year.
The invoices are due and payable by
December 31 of that year.
For additional information or to sign up as
a Life Member, contact Jeannie Houser at
[email protected]. MA
—Colleen Pierce
Membership Supervisor
Continued on page 191
New Life Members
The Academy of Model Aeronautics
recently welcomed new Life Members
Jeffrey W. Vargo (L229) and Vitaly
Tretyokon (L671313).
For information about becoming a Life
Member, contact AMA Headquarters at
(800) 435-9262. MA
—Membership Department
Continued from page 6