Focus on Competition

Competition Nitro Panic plant nations largest supplier nitromethane burned down about month ago supply nitro model fuel manufacturers has se verely curtailed Sig Mfg declares its supply second source secure does intend increase fuel prices unless its costs nitro increase drastically Some model fuel manufacturers eval uating alternative fuel additives Most model engines will run fuel con taining no nitro FAI Power events pro hibit nitro however peak power output will less idling speed may have creased ease starting may decrease Note Fronthe nical Director Bob Underwood Lets start great big thank clubs provided copy club rules layout flying site rechartering information clubs sent out year request included copy such items operational rules safety rules site layout constitution bylaws frequency management plan etc attempting build data base can used clubs contact us type information issue would like club study carefully division site rules two groups operational safety Often posted rules field have mixed together Because item three General section AMA Safety Code mixing two categories can sometimes create confusion regarding what club rules become part Code what instance No low passes over runway would considered safety rule However No flying before 9 am would operational rule Flying Site Safety Rules 1 Deliberate flying behind flight line prohibited 2 Each transmitter must display frequency identification 3 No taxiing pit area 4 First-time flights new repaired aircraft shall done during peak spectator attendance periods 5 Children permitted beyond spectator area under direct supervision adult 6 The established club frequency control plan will force times 7 Control Line equipment shall inspected before initial flight day 8 Helicopter flights designated areas Continued page 149 USA Junior FAI Free Flight Team Robert W Waterman Co-Chairman FFTSC National Aero Clubs nations fielding Junior FAI Free Flight model airplane teams represent countries World Championships held biennially alternating host countries United States participating countries 1992 will third Junior World Championships 1990 USA FiC team won first place Additionally Mike Keller California flier became Junior World Champion FAI Power flier super show given competition socialist countries have government sponsored funded programs Some programs namely USSR China have multiple thousands participants programs field thoroughly trained teams team-built models case USA depend upon hardy individuals unselfishly take good part personal free time find interested Junior fliers take under tutelage help become competent builders fliers also depend upon contributions individuals companies fund effort regard need help modeling community budget 1992 program $20750 includes World Championship entry fees air fares van rental model box fees small contingency fee Donations should check made out Academy Model Aeronautics tax deductible done way Send contributions AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Attn Competition Dept Attach note indicating contribution 1992 Junior FAI Free Flight Team Fund deposits will earn interest until used know company desires become involved sponsorship team please contact Bob Waterman 4480 NW Wallowa Ct Portland OR 97229 Telephone 503 645-0987 800 547-1526 weekdays have promotion material available am available personally contact interested parties st 1991 147 FAt Team Race 1992 Team Selection Program Type Contest Team Race team will selected single site team selection event will held over two day period total six rounds will flown three flown day participants score will average three fastest heats case tie other heats will used comparing next fastest heat until tie resolved team will comprised three teams top scores Conduct Contest Per FAI Sporting Code Sections 4 Part 2 4a modified Section 4 Part 2 Team Selection International Contest selecting United States team World Championships Section 4 Part 2 directly applicable excepting rules pertain multi-national considerations general Section 4 Part 2 can read substituting words Team Selection words International Contest World Championships Paragraphs 21-22 applicable Team Selection Paragraphs defining teams international competition applicable 235 236 FAI jury make-up will according published AMA procedures Team Selection programs paragraph 24 applicable Paragraphs 25-26 28 29 212 217 applicable Paragraphs 274 allowing practice day 277 applicable Free Flight applicable Section 4a Continued page 150 148 Model Aviation CONTEST COORDINATORS COMPETITION DIRECTORY I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St. Rockland MA 02370 II A Sobrino 8726 88th St Woodfteven Oueens NY 11421 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 RC Robert Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07066 Ill CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department RCNelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho SI Allentown PA 18103 East RCM Weisenbech 4588 W 148th Cleveland OH 44136 West IV CL & FF Bob Nicka 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RCHoward Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 V RC Ralph Bailey PO Box 1287 Orangeburg SC 291181287 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 36106 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Rensselaer St Jacksonville FL 32205 VI CL & FF AMA Heedquertera Competition Department RC ay 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute IN RC Pylon & SoaringRC Pattern & other RCRC eacept Soaring Bold Face Below indicates Cheirman Contest Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doug Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 III Welt VanGorder 5689 Victory view Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PO Boo 581 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7708 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 1100 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 101 Forest Dr Advance NC 27006 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Boo 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd. Lyme CT 08371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 III Rudy Klulber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23381 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 E Raines Rd Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irv Searl 52 Langholm Dr Nashua NH 03062 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 III Bill Cerper 127 Pearl St. Jackson OH 45640 IV Bob Karlsson 708 BuIlen Dr Middletown DE 19709 V David PlaIt 1306 Havn NW Palm Bey FL 32907 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Nelson Whitman PO Boa 415 East Falmouth MA 02536 II Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 16201 IV Woody Blenchard 1733 Beach Rd. Hampton VA 23664 V Robert Nelson 390 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33884 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 VII CL & FF AMA Hesdqusflers Competition Department Entire district eacept Michigan RC Leon Cordy N4803 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigan RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 VIII Randy Randolph PO Box 271948 Dallas TX 75227 Ix Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 RC Judy Gerken 2069 South Raleigh St Denver CO 80219 X Ellis HaIl 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 No Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 So Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96818 Hawaii utah Arizona David Litt 1111 N 94th St #53 Mesa AZ 85205 xl Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 RC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 VI Charlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 90829 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Orion MI 48359 VIII Ralph Bud Tenny Boa 848 RIchardson TX 75080 IX Stan Chilton 725 E Lincoln Wichita KS 672113302 X Clarence Mather 2388 Tam OShanter Ave Bishop CA 935 141944 XI Andy Tagliatico 650-B Taybin Rd NW Salem OR 97304 VI CE Robbert 349 Hillsboro Ave Lexingion KY 40511 VII Larry Dziak 2019 Strange St. Stevens Point WI 54481 VIII Bill Biachoff 7550 Christie Dallas TX 75249 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 X Vic Garner PO Box 573 Livermore CA 94550 XI John Thompson 1145 Birch Avenue Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger Dr St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 2317 Claweon Avenue Royal Oak Mt 48073 VIII Russ Snyder 114 Andorra Universal City TX 78148 IX Jerald Murphy 2223 Villa Rosa Colorado Springs CO 90904 X Joe Norcross P0 Boo 65 Hanford CA 93232 Xl Kevin Collins 2330 Sahalee Dr E Redmond WA 98053 VI John Guenther 21809 BordenGreenvllle Rd Borden IN 47108 VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boo 487 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 78016 IX Martin Libhart 139 N Edgemoor Wichita KS 87208 X Jim MacDonald 858 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Earle Moorhead 1407 Park Ave NE. Salem OR 97301 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Shaw 2758 Elmwood Ann Arbor MI 48104 VIII Frank Korman 5834 Goodwin Dallas TX 75206 IX Jason Perrin 1555 Broadway #122 Boulder CO 80302 X Robert Sliff PO Box #9 Midway City CA 92855 XI Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chairman Don Lindley 428 Tupelo Naperville IL 80540 Member East Coast Austin Leftwich 407 Aubrey Rd Richmond VA 23229 Member Central Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Member West Coast Bill Northrop 898 West 16th St. Newport Beach CA 92683 Member South Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70615 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Terr Bridgeport CT 08606 II Thomas Johnson S Forest View Dr Hopewell Jctn NY 12533 Ill R Hesaslbrock 6328 Blueberry Hilt Ct CincInnati OH 45248 IV Tom Miller 19 30 Brookgreeo Garden Fl Huntersville NC 28078 V John Fuqus 724 Diane St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodson Rd Raytown MO 64133 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wallinglord Ave Athol MA 01331 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Fl Red Bank NJ 07701 III Bill Curtis 218 Vernon Rd. Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 257 Eatevez Rd. La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard 802 Alfred Orlando FL 32810 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr. Avon CT 06001 II Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 III Dave Latsha 1141 Columbus Ave Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowood Rd Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Fritz Bias 41 Saw Mill Rd. Concord MA 01742 II Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 lii Gene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scolidale PA 15683 IV Bob Champine 305 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37358 SCALE John Guenther 21809 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 INDOOR Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr. Orion MI 48359 FREE FLIGHT Chuck Murkos 655 Carlisle Deerfield IL 60015 CL SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Ln Missouri City TX 77459 CL COMBAT Mack Henry 289 Elysian Fields Nashville TN 37211 CL AEROBATICS Pete Bergstrom 4219 2Olut Cf B Spanaway WA 98387-6714 VII David von Linsowe 7093 6 Dodge Rd. Mt Morris MI 49458 VIII William Thomas 331 SE Rockwood Bartlesnille OK 74006 IX Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 58 Kinaley KS 67947 X Craig Millet c/c Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 800 Newport Center Dr Suite 700 Newport Beach CA 92680 Xl Rick Allison 15618 Northeast 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 VI tO determinedl VII Roy Dietz 12480 Lanadowne Detroit MI 48224 VIII Dave Youngblood 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vineyard 205 5 HilIdale Saline KS 674013209 X Robert Gorham 24533 Los Alisos #103 Laguna Hills CA 92653 XI Mark Ewert 108 56 4th College Place WA 99324 VI Jim Gager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Wayne IN 488253031 VII Wayne Yasger 38235 Castle Dr. Romulus Ml 48174 VIII Dick Ritch 11042 Waswlng Houston TX 77035 IX Duane GaIl 12800 W Asbury P1. Lakewood CO 80228 X Gary Hover 18016 Ave 288 Viaslia CA 932779757 XI Tom Strom 1420 SW 160th Seattle WA 98116 Vi Stan Watson 10414W 134 St Pales Park IL 80464 VII Al Scidmore 5013 Doraett Dr. Madison WI 53711 VIII Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesquite TX 75180 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr. Sedalia CO 80135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lo Redondo Beach CA 90278 Xl Dave Johnson 3526 NE 90th Ave Portland OR 97220 RC SOARING Don Edberg 4922 Rochelle Ave Nine CA 92714 RC AEROBATICS Stephen Lelito 19 Main St Wenwell MA 01379 AC PYLON Bob Brown 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 RC ELECTRIC Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Orudell NJ 07649 RC HELICOPTER Horace Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Naperville IL 68540 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN 9 High-start lines run parallel active runway 10 All flying must end runway 11 Flight operations will stop during electrical storms 12 Models will yield right-of-way fullsize aircraft fly pre-designated areas Flying Site Operational Rules 1 No flying before 900 am 2 Only pilots assistants allowed flight line 3 Mufflers required models 4 Testing engines performed specific designated areas 5 Shelter may used pit area 6 The AMA Safety Code will displayed field open flying 7 Fliers operating models must display AMA membership cards easy identification 8 Pilots shall use appropriate announcement taking off landing emergency situations 9 Compliance rules responsibility participant 10 Dont Fly Alone 11 First aid kits carried designated members 12 Emergency numbers 1 Hospital 2 Police Public phone location _________________ 13 non-participants must behind partial barrier during Control Line Speed flying Please check club officers find out whether returned information us encourage again big Thank clubs responded willingly second AMA Today video has completed has shipped individuals clubs ordered includes segment elements typical RC flying site national flying site information Muncie safety quiz club has ordered may want see others area have copy issue three becomes available certain remember order quite some time now have running listing radio control equipment magazine indicating narrow band status transmitters receivers manner listing developed has misinterpreted some individuals Academy did testing have testing done qualify items listed simply compiled test results provided manufacturers importers after equipment tested independent testing laboratory guidelines promulgated Academy over five years ago used basis testing guidelines may found AMA Membership Manual pages 14 15 Some Continued page 150 Speed 1992 Team Selection Program Type Contest 1 The Speed Selection will held two event split site selection event site East event West participant may enter either both events payment single entry fee participant enters both events highest score will counted team selection purposes Note will no carry-over individual flights event another 2 Every attempt will made Team Selection Chairman obtain West results soon possible notify top five participants East event Conduct Contest Per FAI Sporting Code Sections 4 Part 2 4a modified Section 4 Part 2 Team Selection International Contest selecting United States team World Championships Section 4 Part 2 directly applicable excepting rules pertain multi-national considerations general Section 4 Part 2 can read substituting words Team Selection words International Contest World Championships Paragraphs 21-22 applicable Team Selection Paragraphs defining Teams International Competition applicable 235 236 FAI Jury make-up will according published AMA procedures Team Selection Programs paragraph 24 applicable Paragraphs 25-26 28 29 212 217 applicable Paragraphs 274 277 inapplicable Section 4a Parts 1 2 4 applicable others Part 2 paragraph 21 clearly applicable Team Selection other paragraphs addressing needs other disciplines Part 2 Paragraph 222c applicable Pertinent AMA safety directives will followed Part 2 paragraph 234 No engine marking will done sharing engines disallowed Part 2 paragraph 238 applicable Part 4 paragraphs 4111 4112 applicable Part 4 paragraph 4117 Only second paragraph section applies 1 An event will two days duration Two rounds will flown day 2 Each participant will allowed two attempts complete official flight per round Failure obtain official flight round will result zero round participants score will determined average two best official flights event event tie next best official flight will compared until tie broken 3 The team will comprised three participants top scores Location Time Two sites will used 1 East event Dayton Ohio September 7-8 1991 hosted Dayton Buzzin Buzzards 2 West event Whittier Narrows Los Angeles California September 21-22 1991 hosted Control Line Speed Fliers Southern California 3 Discussion contest procedures processing models may required Friday evening preceding event Particulars will available event organizers Entry 1 Open AMA NAA members will eligible represent United States 1992 Control Line World Championships NAA membership official International License provides requisite FAI stamp 2 Entry Fee will $50 Pre-entry should made sending entry fees AMA Headquarters attention Competition Dept Pre-entry strongly encouraged must postmarked no later two weeks prior selection event enable Headquarters notify contest management receipt fees Entry may made on-site up instant preliminary processing models complete event 3 All entry fees collected on-site will sent AMA Headquarters full expenses will reimbursed noted below 4 If pre-entered participant unable attend refund will granted requested writing AMA Headquarters no later 30 days after event Budget 1 Entry fees intended support team members after reasonable amounts have used defray cost Team Selection 2 No 50% entry fees will used costs Team Selection 3 If judges required reimbursement expenses will limited mileage current AMA-defined rates accommodation expenses one-half double occupancy rate maximum two nights 4 All expenses must approved Team Selection Chairman expenses must submitted writing AMA Headquarters receipt expenditure Contacts Contact organizers motel site directions Bob Heywood 513 890-7555 joe Brownlee 213 988-5365 D August 1991 149 Tehical Director oontiieOJ FAI Team Race continued companies have included actual specifications arrived during testing ads can helpful comes new equipment purchase time listing has problem two over its life span problem centers around fact some cases equipment changed model number did As result has difficult individual determine whether older version fact narrowband have made effort rectify situation Two manufacturers have passed along way determine before after problem receiver JR radio systems narrowband receivers carry letters B C W receiver case Futuba has indicated us receiver carries round silver seal half inch diameter words Narrowband 20 KHz-1991 inside black square center circle denotes equipment designed built after changes brought line AMA guidelines some cases will find units manufactured company sold under different names separate importers have made no assumption case purpose listing system added listing documentation received specific system named Elsewhere frequency scene published information last month concerning waiver granted Robinson Engineering Company granted permission operate low power transmitters crane operations until June 1993 deeply involved now contacting 130 users effort determine whether might affect model operations Some users have responded next month should have listing published indicating frequency power level location of cranes interesting note some companies called us rather upset find out frequency assignment temporary fact contrary normal FCC regulations Part 95 service will keep posted subject now process putting together next Competition Regulations 199293 voting over now task inserting information making other changes begins such fun Contest Board Chairpersons have task along some help Headquarters end book has always some dialogue about improving quality rule book Such things less pulpy paper larger print have basic focus talk Along lines improving general quality competition services would like consider following suggestions January year Scale Contest Board met discuss 1992-93 rule book proposals unprecedented meeting occurred due extreme number complexity proposals well overall emotional climate created several issues meeting proved quite productive vividly revealed value conducting business manner opposed written communication result event along other concerns within competition structure have prompted discussions regarding competition-oriented member AMA Specifically discussion centers around issuance special competition license persons fly officiate rule book events basic benefits program would include following types items 1 Special license card 2 AMA Competition Regulations mailed automatically per cycle 3 FAI Sporting Code available upon request per cycle 4 Bi-annual newsletter containing AMA FAI updates changes clarifications etc available 5 Improved rule procedures funding face-to-face Contest Board meetings necessary time initial vote 6 Significantly improved readability AMA Competition Regulations 7 Recording contestant classification activity Headquarters Pattern Helicopter Scale considerations presented above compilation ideas several sources incorporation would probably require modest fee $5 $10 has suggested would result increase service competition-oriented flier Two last itemsThe second issue Cabane CD newsletter has mailed CDs item designed improve communications people run events Academy AndIt has banner year scholarship applications 1990 Academy awarded $25000 individuals pursuing higher education goals year have over 40 applications process Scholarship Committee has its work cut out it attempts new schedule will result awards being made before beginning next school year computer terminal says Enuf Technical Directors typed out Cheers next month D Parts 1 2 4 applicable others Part 2 paragraph 21 clearly applicable Team Selection other paragraphs addressing needs other disciplines Part 2 paragraph 222c wire enclosure around Team Race circle will required Normal AMA safety procedures apply Part 2 paragraph 231 Due large number competitive flights required entrant may process three models rather two Part 2 paragraph 234 Marking motors required However sharing motors between competitors disallowed Part 2 paragraph 238 Models need pre-processed NAC Part 4 paragraph 43lOa-g Other sections Team Selection program redefine paragraphs Part 4 paragraph 4311 Defining international team classification applicable Part 4 paragraph 4312a Only sentence organizers must appoint panel least three FAI judges retained paragraph Part 4 paragraph 4312b-c Only two time keepers per entrant will required However three can used average watches will used after applying sound judgment validity recorded times Part 4 paragraph 41313 Colored lights other effective visual signal will used notify entrants warnings jury Team Race jury will comprised three people experienced Team Race competition Team Race jury will selected contest organizers Location Time event will held Dick Scobee Memorial Field Houston Texas September 28-29 1991 will hosted Clear Lake Line Winders Contest Director will Frank Williams Discussion contest procedures processing models will occur Friday evening September 27 1991 time site determined later Entry 1 Open AMA NAA members will eligible represent USA 1992 Control Line World Championships NAA membership card official International License provides requisite FAI stamp 2 Entry fee will $100 per team Pre entry should made sending fees AMA Headquarters attention Competition Dept Pre-entry strongly encouraged must postmarked no later two weeks prior event enable Headquarters notify contest management receipt fees Entry may made on-site up instant preliminary processing models complete 150 Model Aviation 3 All fees collected on-site will sent full AMA Headquarters Reimbursement expenditures will outlined below 4 If pre-entered participant unable attend refund will granted requested writing AMA Headquarters no later 30 days after event have used defray cost team selection 2 No 50% entry fees will used costs team selection 3 Reimbursement expenses members Team Race jury will Budgetlimited mileage current AMA-defined rates accommodation expenses 1 Entry fees intended support __ one-half double occupancy rate team members after reasonable amounts maximum two nights 4 All expenses must approved Team Selection Chairman expenses must submitted writing AMA receipt expenditure Contacts Contact organizers motel site directions Frank Williams 713 488-1371 Bill Lee 713 499-3087 SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X Focus Competition will present time time constructive thought-provoking 0 ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides Focus Competition will endeavor print viewpoints have submitted within limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste De termination appropriateness publication of matters must necessity rest 0 solely publisher C, thoughts presented author should construed AMA HQ staff AMA officers publisher should note publication rules X change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has pre 0 m sented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action 0 CD x 0 0 CD Solution Boring Pattern Competition Ray Betancourt El Cajon California Over years has written said again again Pattern Competition boring planes look same fly same However Tournament Champions aura excitement level competition maneuvers aircraft past level competition now airplanes being flown contribute greatly excitement solution eradicate boredom Pattern Competition would therefore seem obvious airplane level competition should compliment other Novice Class Aircraft High wing cabin single engine tail dragger Example Citabra 25 cu-in maximum displacement engine Advanced Class Aircraft World War Fighter Bi-Plane single engine tail dragger Example Spad 40 cu-in maximum displacement 4-stroke engine Expert Class Aircraft World War II Fighter Aircraft single engine retractable gear Example ME-109 60 cu-in maximum displacement engine tuned pipe aircraft Masters Class Aircraft Quarter-Scale Aerobatic single engine Example Sukhoa SU-26M 30 cu-in maximum displacement engine eStandoff Scale Documentation required registration course proposal modified way order increase both competitors spectators interestD Building Future Jerry Hicks Chesterton Indiana What suppose would happen aeromodeling no new modelers come along future would perpetuate favorite pastime explore new materials push limits performance envelope now know Its well-accepted fact us will live forever few us really want order aeromodeling other endeavor matter exist move forward must introduce fascinating world younger generations will see remotecontrolled flight lives future have son local 3rd grade loves work shop possibly anything else world has aspirations point young life being full-size helo pilot being worthwhile occupation encourage him whenever subject comes up Being professional modeler well die-hard hobbyist point out similarities between models full-size aircraft much modelers experience used developing full-size flight modelers can actually take credit very large amount current technology dont hesitate point out well Hes heard words often knows almost heart reach other youngsters tell about recently invited visit sons class present short program about helicopters looking visit mixed emotions Id visited 1stgrade class same thing different. younger easier impress newer business Id never done school appearance before Now kids would older easily entertained become person some note CD field other appearance 0 under belt Would 10 kids ng same question repeatedly some U bored distraction others W just unruly word BOMB 0 mind possible X Id have friend roommy CD son Jamie got classroom 3rd 0 grade classes assembled group nearly 100 students Id hoped w have models set up before theyo came back recess didnt quite x make it. start talking worked feared worst would CO tougher working group o peers introduced Jamies father professional model- builder race think worst fear speaking w front group running out o things say having anyone ask x questions invited Happily neither happened day CD spoke perhaps 10 minutes about o modelshow made what made fly what two examples Id brought along cycled retracts trusty old 222 few times explained models often used film work like movies TV aircraft vehicle gets blown up w crashes real people dont get doing dangerous stunts real aircraft dont get damaged U amazed girls U class asked really good questions about theO models real helossome X actually out-did boys kids greatlots questions -behaved let myself o didnt care Im best flier d told right up U front Well maybe little knew U was giving something 0 different learn being strictly X educational fun too must have having funthey laughed CD worst jokes 0 passed around main rotor blade ained kept helo air U amazed Like U adults take rotors granted 0 never really realizing just X little strips material support guide helicopter through air CD didnt realize blades what 0 makes difference between helicopter keep flying about U land very hard 0 Continued page 152 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX August 1991 151 n x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 think fun 0 started talking about real helicopters didnt care wasnt pilotbeing 0 crewman just fine young CO lady named Tiffany volunteered let dress up flight gear show Xwhat air crews wear THEY get o dressed work giggled explained item added 0 wardrobe rest class got lot fun out seeing helmet 0 Nomex gloves sunglasses etc took like champ took another volunteer youngster name X josh set him up headset knee 0 board other extra gear made m two crew Tiffany command pilot Josh crew chief asked imagine what would like flying same aircraft being able hear see other have communicate through X the headset helmet asked 0 rest class give examples a what helicopters could literally overwhelmed answers Chad tried o on helmet glasses too said made him feel like TOP GUN Did class enjoy visit Well got nearly hundred thank-you letters o drawings presentation combined classes youd surprised a at remembered details Id said paying o attention details models CO found way drawings said paid VERY close attention what going front Perhaps some kids will go aviation careers day know two have definite plans direction son Jamie wants full-size helo pilot pal son long time friend Chad has aspirations going Navy Fighter Weapons School Miramar NAS Knowing some things dad pulled younger heaven help world hope both realize dreams may others too go work aviation field everyone can pilot someone has design build aircraft pilots fly aircraft will start out model point wanted make kids modeling kind whether full-size developments just pleasurable hobby takes commitment love what youre doing solid educational background teachers liked part best wasnt saying just benefit really believe know what takes make mark world As finishing up appearance wondered kids classroom could aviation pioneers looked eyes student saying thank- yous CO 0 realized what takes go far aviation ed go looking squarely w eyes next Chuck Yeager Amelia 0 Earhardt John Glenn Sally Ride X maybe Orville Wilbur Wright Think about modelers seldom CO admit things following o generations thats shame ld thanked U should sorry Teaching past W present future modelers aviators 0 joy can surpassed X own flight NEED show things childrenthey future well CO own personally hope 0 around just long enough sons ration show us thing two aboutU composites engineering propulsion W start idea like modeling 0 gives glimpse fantasy X flight responsible giving idea urging carry CO through 0 would like thank teachers ents Brummitt Elementary 3rd 0 grade class 1989-90 teaching W its okay myself pass some 0 history give something think X about Take fellow modelers enjoyable CO presentations life 0 letters will saved twenty years now Ill take out again see 3rd graders news EW 0 SOAPBOX X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD-Result TABULATIONFINAL VOTE PPassed0- Vote 0 c N atedand 50E- c Tally Us lIIIIVViVIIVIIIIXXXl ELC-92-2 Create new event Electric ROW Seaplane ProvisionalYYNYNYYYNYP 7Y 3N Basic rules included proposal ELC-92-4 Create new event Electric Indoor Duration ProvisionalYYYYNYY-NYP 7Y 2N Basic rules included proposal ELC-92-5 RC Electric Sport Scale Event 627 Delete item 420 EventYYYYNNY-NYP 6Y 3N 627 Competition Regulations ELC-92-6 600 series events para1 p 124 delete itemY'YYY-YYP 9Y Maximum weight battery pack11 kilograms INDOOR CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTEof Vote YYesPPassed ~-0 NNo DDefeated-t~ d ~ Tally IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXl IND-92-2 Bostonian Event 215 para 177 p 22 add onlyY NYYY YYYY P 8Y iN entry per contestant allowed IND-92-3 Bostonian Event 215 para 1767 p 22 change read .but windshieJd must meet 1 square inch rule Y Y Y N P 8Y iN must stand least above top fuselage 152 Model Aviation SCALE CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTE YYesPPassed ~oVote N Defeated ~~~ Tally IIIllIV VVIixxxi SC-92-1 Sport Scale Event 509 recommended AMAapproved CL Sport Scale score sheet used judgingYY YY YV YY YYV PilY added para 5-1 p 108 para 71 p 109 SC-92-3 Peanut Scale Events 501 505 change model dimension rules V Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N V P lOY iN SC-92-7 Scale General para 3 p 99 add words Fun Scaley yyyy yyyy yy pilY first sentence item 3 SC-92-8 Peanut Indoor Rubber add end item 3 p 99yyV YV YVYV YY PilY Events 501 505 507 exempt requirement SC-92-9 RC Sport Scale Event s 511 514 Sport Scale Giant para 55b p 112 change Same size shape colorVYYN V YYYVYV P bY iN Similar size shape color SC-92-10 RC Giant Scale Event 514 para 1 p113 delete Except~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ilY pilot figures required Giant SC-92-15 Sport Scale Event 509 changes flight/scoring rulesV YY YV YYYV YY PilY SC-92-17 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 para 9 p 113y VV YY YV N V YY P bY iN add end present sentence nearest half-point N D 4Vr7N SC-92-20 Helicopter Event 518 para 4a p 121 read Ay yy yy yy yy yy pilY nublished three-view drawing p 109 1i change wording glass fiberglass P bY iN SC-92-25 Fun Scale Event 520 first sentence p 114 removey y VPilY entry level SC-92-26 Fun Scale Event 520 para 1 p 114 add first sentence advance notice event may con-yV YVV VVV VVV PilY ducted different classes based skill age level ie Open Entry Junior Senior etc SC-92-27 Fun Scale Event 520 para 2 p 114 insert beginning x y y y y y r y p ilY paragraph Static score will 0 5 points SC-92-28 Sport Sclae Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 2 p 111 change following safety provisions must bey y y y y yV VVVV PilY observed read Non-compliance following safety provisions cause disqualification SC-92-29 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 changes inVVVVVVVV VVV PilY muffler requirements exempting electric motors SC-92-34 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 55a p 112 change read flying propeller diameter andVVVVVV VVVVV PilY color may substituted scale propeller flight SC-92-35 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 Flying/staticVVVVVVVV VVV PilY spinner rules changes SC-92-36 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 5Se p 112 after words submitted scale judging add Static judges will make note static judgingVVVVV VVV VVV PilY sheet observed droppable stores place model time static judging SC-92-38 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 72 p 113VV VVV VVVVVV PilY delete conditions very light winds August 1991 153 Scale Contest Board Final Vote continuedIIIiiiIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXl lt SC-92-40 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 p 113 new~,,~,,,,~~ ilY paragraph flight rules changes SC-92-41 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 flight rules changes~~~~YYYP ilY paragraph 8 p 113 SC-92-43 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 p 113 add newNYYNY YYYNP 8Y 3N) paragraph flight rules changes SC-92-44 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 94 p 113~~YY YYYYP ilY rewrite flight rules changes SC-92-47 Scale Judges Guide para 23 p 115 change sentence majority full-scale prop-driven aircraft read Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY full-scale prop-driven aircraft SC-92-48 Scale Judges Guide para 3 p 115 pre-contest pilots N N Y Y Y Y Y N P 7Y 4N meeting rules change SC-92-51 Scale Judges Guide para 432 p 118 second sentence delete words upwind headingY Y YV Y YVY VYV PilY SC-92-52 Scale Judges Guide para 433 p 118 flight rules changeV Y YV Y YVY Y Y Y PilY SC-92-53 Precision Event 515 para 2 p 110 change following safety provisions must observed read Non-compli- V P ilY ance following safety provisions cause disqualification SC-92-54 Precision Event 515 para 28 p 110 change second sentence read Electric motors exempted V Y Y V N Y V N V Y N P 8V 3N requirement SC-92-56 Precision Event 515 para 6 p 110 delete last ~V N YVVVV Y P laY iN sentence conditions very light wind SC-92-59 Giant Event 514 para 21 p 114 following 96 cubic inches add exception electric motors y y Y YV YVVY Y PilY engine must equipped effective muffler silencer limit noise output eligible event SC-92-60 New event CL Profile Scale rules basically same event509 minor changes implementYVY YVV Y YV N Y P laY iN Profile concept SC-92-63 CL Precision para 62 p 106 new engine starting~~ VY PilY takeoff rules SC-9264 add 3pert Sport 2-65 CL Sport Scale para 9 p 109 new item flight rulesYYV YY Y YV Y VY PilY SC-92-71 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 7 p 109 new item 75Y N Yy Y YVY YY Y P bY iN flight rule change SC-92-73 CL Precision p 107 revisions flight scoring rulesY VVY VVVVY N Y P bY iN SC-92-75 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 46 p 109 delete item N Y N N V P 7Y 3N Plastic film covering list SC-92-76 CL Precision Event 508 para 31 p 106 second sentence delete words ducted fan installations andVVV VV VVVV V V PilY SC-92-79 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 82 p 109 add after words typical aircraft modeled add wordsV VYVVVVVVVV PilY include climb dive SC-92-80 CL Precision Event 508 para 8n p 107 after words typical aircraft modeled add words toVVVVVVVVVVV PilY include climb dive te L 3UIL 3LdI Epdrd OL paiter words judging form Derore riying add Any maneuver and/orV VVVilY scale operation may selected scoring once during single official flight 154 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote continuedI II iii IV [ V VI VII VIII IX X XlResult SC-92-84 CL Precision Event 508 para 8 p 106 after words unless operation complete add Any maneuvery yy yyy yyyyy pilY and/or scale operation may selected scoring once during official flight SC-92-85 CL Precision Event 508 para 6 p 106 add new item Y N Y y y y y y y y y p laY iN flight rules changes Scale Events 511-514 para 7 p 113 new item 74 Official Flight official flight attempt made whatever result attempt theYYYY YYYYYYY PilY model lifts off model fails commence takeoff maneuver within 12 minutes allowed flight SC-92-91 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 55 add g model equipped tailskid takeoff surface paved tail wheel may added foryyy yyy YN YY N P 9Y 2N flying assist ground controllability wheel may added grass takeoff surface available contestant use chooses 3U[L 3Laie 3dllpldne rverii 311 para p ii launch/flight rules change T 7{7 7y [SC92104 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 para 45 p 111 three-view rules change L-2-1tJ9 sport caIeEventspara 3 p change first sentence read scale model shallyyy yy yyy yyy pilY replica copy heavier-than-air man-carrying fixed-wing aircraft SC-92-110 Delete event 514 Giant Scale change YY YYYY P 9Y 2N requirements found event 511 Sport Scale C-92-116 Unified Scale judging Regulations para 4 p 100~~yyyyyy pilY documentation rules changes SC-92-117 CL RC Sport Scale Events 509 511-514 paras 43 44 y y y y y y y y y y y p ilY 45 color/marking documentation rules changes SC-92-119 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 7 p 113 add new item 74 once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls YY YYY YYY YYY PilY Operation anyone else shall require disqualification entire flight SC-92-120 Helicopter Event 518 para 5 p118 flight static~~~YYYY PilY judging rules changes August 1991 155 U CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATIONFINAL VOTE Y P ed~and No D ated-~o~~ az ~~-~u Tally VVIVIIVIIIIXX CL-92-1 Combat Event 328 paragraph changesYYYYYYYYYP 9Y CL9ZRat RacingVN CL-92-3 Endurance Event 332 Change fuel tank requirementsVYYVVVYVYP 9Y CL-92-6 Combat Event 330 p 56 add new section pertaining~'NYYNVP7Y2N engine restraining cable CL-92-8 Combat Event 328 para 12i p 55 read .restraining cable minimum 027 standard wire"'" ~ CL-92-9 Slow Combat Event 329 para 2d p55 deleteYNYYVYVYVP 8Y iN CL-92-1O Combat Event 328 p55 last sentence para 112 read .disqualification may result. Add 112aN Y N Y-N V YV P5Y3N Unless model has resrtained safety thong CL-92-12 Combat Event 328 changes paras 822 823, ,~ ,,~ 9V p 53 111g p 55 CL-92-14 CL General para 4 p 24 para 3 p 41 changes safety V N V P 8Y iN thong requiremnts CL-92-16A Racing Unified Rules engine refueling rules changesVYYY VVY VV P9Y CL-92-18 Slow Combat Event 329 para 2 p 55 read aircraft shall have profile fuselage aircraftY YVV N Y Y N N P 6Y 3N must fly counterclockwise uoriRht flight CL 92-19 Comb N string CL-92-20 Combat/Slow CombatlA Combat Events 328-330 CombatI N Y circle dimensionsj CL-92-22 Precision Aerobatics Events 322-326 flight manuever{ 717 6V2I changes Precision angesV Carrieimd NN ipetition CL-92-29 Navy Carrier Events 319-321 flight rules change fI N V Y V VVV lintVN t N idLIIi UnifiedV VVVVVVVV P9Y CL-92-35 Events 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 Racing UnifiedV VVV N YV V- P7Y1N Rules Changes additions pages 34 36 37 CL-92-36 Events 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 Racing Unified V V V V V V V V V P 9Y Rules Changes 115 page 36 CL-92-37 Event 311 Rat Racing Changes paragraph 33 page 36V VV V VVVVV P9Y CL-92-39 Event 312 Slow Rat Fliers rules changes replaceV VVV VV VVV P9V paragraph 33 page 37 CL-92-40 B Speed Event 303 p 28 line lap length changesV VV V VV N Y Y P 8Y 1 N CL-92-43 Navy Carrier Event 319-321 para 2 p 38 third sentence change word stem stern diagram page 39V VV VVV VV V P9Y shows proper positioning ramp 156 Model Aviation Control Line Contest Board Initial Vote continuedIII Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X XlResult CL-92-44 Navy Carrier Events 319-321 P 39 delete caption deck y y y y y p 9Y diagram Maximum wingspan 44 inches CL-92-45 CL General Figure 1 p 25 change make bend around y y y y y y y y y p 9Y /s-in-dia rod make bend around rod CL-92-50 Speed Event 301 line length speed scoring and , y y y y y y y p 9 lap rule changes RC AEROBATICS CONTEST BOARDc-~Result TABULATION L VOTE ote Y ed wa0 NNoDDefeatedand ~ Tally II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI RCA-92-1 Events 401-404 para 41 p 61 flight scoring rule change N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P 7Y 3N RCA-92-6 Judges Guide p 67 Slow Roll Change second sentence YIY read Center model has rolled exactly 180 degreesYYYYYYNYYNYP 9Y 2N RCA-92-7 Judges Guide p 68 Takeoff Add Center maneuver isYNYYNYYNP 8Y 3N lift after second naraeranh D 6Y 5N KtJ-2-EI insert S turnarouna maneuvers tne current Sportsman class maneuver schedule Add Split S Y N Y Y Y N Y Y N N Y P 7Y 4N description maneuvers RCA-92-24 General Events 401-405 para 103 p 60 add flight must completed end round being flown Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY within time frame designated CD RCA-92-34 Events 401 402 403 404 405 General N Y Y N Y Y P 9Y 2N Flight order rules changes RCA-92-35 Changes Event 405 Expert Turnaround page 62 N Y Y N Y Y P 9Y 2N changes Section E Judges Guide RCA-92-36 Landing rule changes Events 401 402 403 404 ilY 405 Judges Guide page 66 RCA-92-37 Rewrite maneuver descriptions Events 401 402 N N Y Y Y Y Y Y P (9Y 2N 403 404 405 Judges Guide page 63 RCA-92-39 Event 403 Advanced page 61 maneuver changes change class turnaround format flown y y y y y y y Y N Y Y P laY iN box same manner Expert Turnaround RCA-92-40 K factors assigned maneuver Events 401 Y N Y Y Y Y Y P bY iN 402 403 Novice Sportsman Advanced RCA-92-41 RC Aerobatics General Guidelines site set-up descriptions classes using scored turnaround y y y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY format pattern schedules RCA-92-42 RC Aerobatics General Maximum noise level changes Y Y P ilY page 59 para 42 RCA-92-43 Add section addendum containing definitions tojudgesGuidepage62 Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P1OY11N RCA-92-44 Official Flight rules changes RC Aerobatics ilY General page 60 RCA-92-45 Masters Event 404 para 18 p 62 replace current set masters maneuvers turnaround format and y y y y y y Y Y N Y Y P bY iN K factors Maneuver descriptions provided Judges Guide RCA-92-48 General para 2042 p 62 flight rules change N Y Y Y V Y Y Y V N Y P 9Y 2N RCA-92-49 Sport Aerobatics Events 411-413 p70 Extensive changes V P ilY general event rules judging guide August 1991 157 FREFLIGHTCONTESTBOARD8Result TABULATIONFINAL VOTE0 es PPassed~ ote N Defeated o Tally TTF1WWVVIVIIVIIIIXX FF-92-1 Delete event 128 Free Flight Outdoor Helicopter ProvisionalYNY~~YYYP bY iN Competition Regulations FF-92-2 Delete event 141 Special Handlaunch Glider Supplementalyyyyyyyyyyyp ilY Competition Regulations FF-92-3 Delete event 131 AMA Cub Supplemental theyYYYYYY Y YY N laY iN Competition Regulations FF-92-4 Delete event 108 Time Target Gas Competition ~ , ilY Regulations FF-92-6 Big E Event 121 add following event may Y P 9Y 2N combined others AMA sanctioned contests FF-92-8 CO2 Event 163 General parE 2 p 13 change engine, ,~ yy yyy pilY description text FF-92-9 C02 Event 163 para 3 p 13 delete item para 3'~ ~' YY N YY P lOY iN Reletter remaining items FF-92-10 C02 Event 163 parE 3 p 13 delete item c parE 3 Y N P 9Y 2N Reletter remaining items FF-92-11 C02 Event 163 parE 3 p 13 delete item d para 3YYYYYYYY N YY P lOY iN FF-92-12 C02 Event 163 para 4 p 13 delete para 4 replace supplied text detailing 4 Engine Run 5 Flight MaximumY N yYYYY YN Y Y P 9Y 2N 6 Launching 7 Official Flight 8 Unofficial Flight 9 Number Flights FF-92-13 C02 Event 163 p 13 proposal divides CO2 two Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y P lOY iN separate engine size classes FF-92-14 Outdoor Catapult Glider Event 142 para 4 p 18yY Y YYY YY N Y Y P lOY iN launching rule change FF-92-15 Outdoor Catapult Glider Event 142 paras 8 9 p 18 flight y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y P lOY iN flight scoring rules changes FF-92-20 P-30 Event 124 p 15 create new parE 122 Launching shall specified landplane models FF GeneralYY YYYYYYYY Y PilY Renumber present text 123 124 125 126 FF-92-21 Event 163 CO-2 Power page 13 new parE 4 4 Launching shall specified landplane models FF GeneralYYY YYY YYYYY PilY renumber present text 4 5 AMA SINCE 1936 SPECIAL EVENTS Result CONTEST BOARDof TABULATIONFINAL VOTE Vote SE ~and PPassedTally L N Defeated SEB-92-2 Climb Glide Event 703 extensive rewrite rules involving paragraphsN YYY Y P 4Y iN 32 33 5 61 62 63 7 SEB-92-3 New event proposed 2 RC Scale Combat designed models maximum dry weight 1 kg 22 lbN Y N Yy p 3Y 2N engine 20 cubic inch displacement Complete rules included proposal 158 Model Aviation TABULATION L VOTE SOARING CONTEST BOARDResult o v o5 esrrasseu-- ~--- cand NNoDDefeated 3 o ~ ,Tally ii iii iv v vi ViTTI ix x xi SO-92-2 Events 441-444 451-454 para 10lc p 90 add words sanctioned competition onlynot establishingY Y N YN Y Y Y Y P 7Y 2N records SO-92-3 Class B Events 442 452 para 312 P 90 change words less 1 meters read greaterYY YYYYY P9Y 1 meters SO-92-4 Class C Events 443 453 para 313 p 90 change words less 2 meters read greaterY YYYYY YYY P9Y 2 meters RC RACING CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTEof YYesPPassed- -- ~Vote N ated~oand OWTally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl RCR-92-1 A Pylon Provisional Event 423 para 321 p 82 delete last sentence paragraph replace withStraight Y V Y V Y Y V Y N V P 9Y 1 N exhaust extensions will allowed RCR-92-6 Formula Event 421 para 10 p 77 handicap system~N YN YY N N P 6Y 4N rules change C~ AM SINCE 1936 RCHELICOPTERCONTESTBOARDResult TABULATIONFINAL VOTE- ~ - YYes PPassed ote O DDefeated y Ii lii IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl RCH-92-2 This proposal complete replacement RC Helicopter rules pages 86 through 89 Proposer further states adopted mandatory advancement 1991 would waived advancement points restart zero 1992VVVV VVV VVVV PilY one-time provision would allow competitors choose class will fly will allowed move backward class desired August 1991 159 IN or Contest Board GENERAL CONTEST BOARDControl Line Contest BoardResult ANDFree Flight Contest Board SC e Contest Board fIItIC tric Contest Board EAELDUIIVI COUFIL RCA o Control Aerobatics Contest BoardVote TABULATION L VOTERCH Radio Control Helicopter Contest Boardand RCR Radio Control Racing Contest Board Y edRC5 o Control Soaring Contest Board Tally [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] NNoDDefeatedBd III Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl IN GEN-92-1 Selection National Champions p 9 Reword deleting word National Passed GEN-92-2 may Ch GEN-92-3 char usua GEN-92-4 Ex change GEN-92-8 Delete item 4 p 9 replace following 4 Identification models except Indoor will identified owners name address AMA number model Individual events listed within bookCompettion Regulations may have additional identification requirements must adhered Passed Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 9Y yyyyyyy 7Y Y Y YYYN9Y2N TyYYYYYWTFlOY IC YYYYYVYN YY9YiN CAYYYYYYYYYYYilY ThWyYYYYYYY9Y CRYYYYYYYY YYlOY CS Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N5Y 3N N N Y 7Y 4N VNN7YI YY9Y iN YYYiOYiN Y8Y1N NY8Y2N 7Y7ThJ lIE TWY wWN4l Y4r E IEFNN37I -NY8Y YYYt9Y2r Y 9 N V Y t8Y2t VV IN- VT LI IXX11 Y YP 7Y YY YP 8Y NN NY Yrt9Y2r NNjjatjrirs -N YP 8Y NY VPtBY3t YP 9Y NY YPf7Y3N YV NP BY iN IXXXl Y YP 8Y IN Y Y Y Y N Y YY YP 8Y iN CL N Y Y Y Y NN YP5Y3N FF Y Y YY N Y N N NY YP7Y4N SC V YYYY Y Y Y YYP lOY ELC Y N Y Y Y Y Y YY YP 9Y iN RCA Y Y YY Y Y Y Y YY YP ilY RCHY YY Y V Y YP 9Y RCR Y Y Y Y Y Y Y YY YP lOY RCS Y Y Y N Y Y Y V Y BY iN 160 Model Aviation VV V V V Vt9Y IX Y Y Y Y8Y iN X Xl Y 7Y iN clear t Def

Competition Nitro Panic plant nations largest supplier nitromethane burned down about month ago supply nitro model fuel manufacturers has se verely curtailed Sig Mfg declares its supply second source secure does intend increase fuel prices unless its costs nitro increase drastically Some model fuel manufacturers eval uating alternative fuel additives Most model engines will run fuel con taining no nitro FAI Power events pro hibit nitro however peak power output will less idling speed may have creased ease starting may decrease Note Fronthe nical Director Bob Underwood Lets start great big thank clubs provided copy club rules layout flying site rechartering information clubs sent out year request included copy such items operational rules safety rules site layout constitution bylaws frequency management plan etc attempting build data base can used clubs contact us type information issue would like club study carefully division site rules two groups operational safety Often posted rules field have mixed together Because item three General section AMA Safety Code mixing two categories can sometimes create confusion regarding what club rules become part Code what instance No low passes over runway would considered safety rule However No flying before 9 am would operational rule Flying Site Safety Rules 1 Deliberate flying behind flight line prohibited 2 Each transmitter must display frequency identification 3 No taxiing pit area 4 First-time flights new repaired aircraft shall done during peak spectator attendance periods 5 Children permitted beyond spectator area under direct supervision adult 6 The established club frequency control plan will force times 7 Control Line equipment shall inspected before initial flight day 8 Helicopter flights designated areas Continued page 149 USA Junior FAI Free Flight Team Robert W Waterman Co-Chairman FFTSC National Aero Clubs nations fielding Junior FAI Free Flight model airplane teams represent countries World Championships held biennially alternating host countries United States participating countries 1992 will third Junior World Championships 1990 USA FiC team won first place Additionally Mike Keller California flier became Junior World Champion FAI Power flier super show given competition socialist countries have government sponsored funded programs Some programs namely USSR China have multiple thousands participants programs field thoroughly trained teams team-built models case USA depend upon hardy individuals unselfishly take good part personal free time find interested Junior fliers take under tutelage help become competent builders fliers also depend upon contributions individuals companies fund effort regard need help modeling community budget 1992 program $20750 includes World Championship entry fees air fares van rental model box fees small contingency fee Donations should check made out Academy Model Aeronautics tax deductible done way Send contributions AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Attn Competition Dept Attach note indicating contribution 1992 Junior FAI Free Flight Team Fund deposits will earn interest until used know company desires become involved sponsorship team please contact Bob Waterman 4480 NW Wallowa Ct Portland OR 97229 Telephone 503 645-0987 800 547-1526 weekdays have promotion material available am available personally contact interested parties st 1991 147 FAt Team Race 1992 Team Selection Program Type Contest Team Race team will selected single site team selection event will held over two day period total six rounds will flown three flown day participants score will average three fastest heats case tie other heats will used comparing next fastest heat until tie resolved team will comprised three teams top scores Conduct Contest Per FAI Sporting Code Sections 4 Part 2 4a modified Section 4 Part 2 Team Selection International Contest selecting United States team World Championships Section 4 Part 2 directly applicable excepting rules pertain multi-national considerations general Section 4 Part 2 can read substituting words Team Selection words International Contest World Championships Paragraphs 21-22 applicable Team Selection Paragraphs defining teams international competition applicable 235 236 FAI jury make-up will according published AMA procedures Team Selection programs paragraph 24 applicable Paragraphs 25-26 28 29 212 217 applicable Paragraphs 274 allowing practice day 277 applicable Free Flight applicable Section 4a Continued page 150 148 Model Aviation CONTEST COORDINATORS COMPETITION DIRECTORY I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St. Rockland MA 02370 II A Sobrino 8726 88th St Woodfteven Oueens NY 11421 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 RC Robert Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07066 Ill CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department RCNelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho SI Allentown PA 18103 East RCM Weisenbech 4588 W 148th Cleveland OH 44136 West IV CL & FF Bob Nicka 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RCHoward Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 V RC Ralph Bailey PO Box 1287 Orangeburg SC 291181287 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 36106 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Rensselaer St Jacksonville FL 32205 VI CL & FF AMA Heedquertera Competition Department RC ay 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute IN RC Pylon & SoaringRC Pattern & other RCRC eacept Soaring Bold Face Below indicates Cheirman Contest Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doug Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 III Welt VanGorder 5689 Victory view Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PO Boo 581 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7708 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 1100 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 101 Forest Dr Advance NC 27006 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Boo 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd. Lyme CT 08371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 III Rudy Klulber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23381 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 E Raines Rd Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irv Searl 52 Langholm Dr Nashua NH 03062 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 III Bill Cerper 127 Pearl St. Jackson OH 45640 IV Bob Karlsson 708 BuIlen Dr Middletown DE 19709 V David PlaIt 1306 Havn NW Palm Bey FL 32907 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Nelson Whitman PO Boa 415 East Falmouth MA 02536 II Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 16201 IV Woody Blenchard 1733 Beach Rd. Hampton VA 23664 V Robert Nelson 390 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33884 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 VII CL & FF AMA Hesdqusflers Competition Department Entire district eacept Michigan RC Leon Cordy N4803 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigan RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 VIII Randy Randolph PO Box 271948 Dallas TX 75227 Ix Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 RC Judy Gerken 2069 South Raleigh St Denver CO 80219 X Ellis HaIl 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 No Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 So Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96818 Hawaii utah Arizona David Litt 1111 N 94th St #53 Mesa AZ 85205 xl Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 RC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 VI Charlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 90829 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Orion MI 48359 VIII Ralph Bud Tenny Boa 848 RIchardson TX 75080 IX Stan Chilton 725 E Lincoln Wichita KS 672113302 X Clarence Mather 2388 Tam OShanter Ave Bishop CA 935 141944 XI Andy Tagliatico 650-B Taybin Rd NW Salem OR 97304 VI CE Robbert 349 Hillsboro Ave Lexingion KY 40511 VII Larry Dziak 2019 Strange St. Stevens Point WI 54481 VIII Bill Biachoff 7550 Christie Dallas TX 75249 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 X Vic Garner PO Box 573 Livermore CA 94550 XI John Thompson 1145 Birch Avenue Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger Dr St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 2317 Claweon Avenue Royal Oak Mt 48073 VIII Russ Snyder 114 Andorra Universal City TX 78148 IX Jerald Murphy 2223 Villa Rosa Colorado Springs CO 90904 X Joe Norcross P0 Boo 65 Hanford CA 93232 Xl Kevin Collins 2330 Sahalee Dr E Redmond WA 98053 VI John Guenther 21809 BordenGreenvllle Rd Borden IN 47108 VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boo 487 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 78016 IX Martin Libhart 139 N Edgemoor Wichita KS 87208 X Jim MacDonald 858 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Earle Moorhead 1407 Park Ave NE. Salem OR 97301 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Shaw 2758 Elmwood Ann Arbor MI 48104 VIII Frank Korman 5834 Goodwin Dallas TX 75206 IX Jason Perrin 1555 Broadway #122 Boulder CO 80302 X Robert Sliff PO Box #9 Midway City CA 92855 XI Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chairman Don Lindley 428 Tupelo Naperville IL 80540 Member East Coast Austin Leftwich 407 Aubrey Rd Richmond VA 23229 Member Central Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Member West Coast Bill Northrop 898 West 16th St. Newport Beach CA 92683 Member South Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70615 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Terr Bridgeport CT 08606 II Thomas Johnson S Forest View Dr Hopewell Jctn NY 12533 Ill R Hesaslbrock 6328 Blueberry Hilt Ct CincInnati OH 45248 IV Tom Miller 19 30 Brookgreeo Garden Fl Huntersville NC 28078 V John Fuqus 724 Diane St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodson Rd Raytown MO 64133 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wallinglord Ave Athol MA 01331 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Fl Red Bank NJ 07701 III Bill Curtis 218 Vernon Rd. Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 257 Eatevez Rd. La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard 802 Alfred Orlando FL 32810 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr. Avon CT 06001 II Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 III Dave Latsha 1141 Columbus Ave Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowood Rd Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Fritz Bias 41 Saw Mill Rd. Concord MA 01742 II Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 lii Gene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scolidale PA 15683 IV Bob Champine 305 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37358 SCALE John Guenther 21809 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 INDOOR Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr. Orion MI 48359 FREE FLIGHT Chuck Murkos 655 Carlisle Deerfield IL 60015 CL SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Ln Missouri City TX 77459 CL COMBAT Mack Henry 289 Elysian Fields Nashville TN 37211 CL AEROBATICS Pete Bergstrom 4219 2Olut Cf B Spanaway WA 98387-6714 VII David von Linsowe 7093 6 Dodge Rd. Mt Morris MI 49458 VIII William Thomas 331 SE Rockwood Bartlesnille OK 74006 IX Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 58 Kinaley KS 67947 X Craig Millet c/c Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 800 Newport Center Dr Suite 700 Newport Beach CA 92680 Xl Rick Allison 15618 Northeast 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 VI tO determinedl VII Roy Dietz 12480 Lanadowne Detroit MI 48224 VIII Dave Youngblood 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vineyard 205 5 HilIdale Saline KS 674013209 X Robert Gorham 24533 Los Alisos #103 Laguna Hills CA 92653 XI Mark Ewert 108 56 4th College Place WA 99324 VI Jim Gager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Wayne IN 488253031 VII Wayne Yasger 38235 Castle Dr. Romulus Ml 48174 VIII Dick Ritch 11042 Waswlng Houston TX 77035 IX Duane GaIl 12800 W Asbury P1. Lakewood CO 80228 X Gary Hover 18016 Ave 288 Viaslia CA 932779757 XI Tom Strom 1420 SW 160th Seattle WA 98116 Vi Stan Watson 10414W 134 St Pales Park IL 80464 VII Al Scidmore 5013 Doraett Dr. Madison WI 53711 VIII Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesquite TX 75180 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr. Sedalia CO 80135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lo Redondo Beach CA 90278 Xl Dave Johnson 3526 NE 90th Ave Portland OR 97220 RC SOARING Don Edberg 4922 Rochelle Ave Nine CA 92714 RC AEROBATICS Stephen Lelito 19 Main St Wenwell MA 01379 AC PYLON Bob Brown 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 RC ELECTRIC Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Orudell NJ 07649 RC HELICOPTER Horace Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Naperville IL 68540 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN 9 High-start lines run parallel active runway 10 All flying must end runway 11 Flight operations will stop during electrical storms 12 Models will yield right-of-way fullsize aircraft fly pre-designated areas Flying Site Operational Rules 1 No flying before 900 am 2 Only pilots assistants allowed flight line 3 Mufflers required models 4 Testing engines performed specific designated areas 5 Shelter may used pit area 6 The AMA Safety Code will displayed field open flying 7 Fliers operating models must display AMA membership cards easy identification 8 Pilots shall use appropriate announcement taking off landing emergency situations 9 Compliance rules responsibility participant 10 Dont Fly Alone 11 First aid kits carried designated members 12 Emergency numbers 1 Hospital 2 Police Public phone location _________________ 13 non-participants must behind partial barrier during Control Line Speed flying Please check club officers find out whether returned information us encourage again big Thank clubs responded willingly second AMA Today video has completed has shipped individuals clubs ordered includes segment elements typical RC flying site national flying site information Muncie safety quiz club has ordered may want see others area have copy issue three becomes available certain remember order quite some time now have running listing radio control equipment magazine indicating narrow band status transmitters receivers manner listing developed has misinterpreted some individuals Academy did testing have testing done qualify items listed simply compiled test results provided manufacturers importers after equipment tested independent testing laboratory guidelines promulgated Academy over five years ago used basis testing guidelines may found AMA Membership Manual pages 14 15 Some Continued page 150 Speed 1992 Team Selection Program Type Contest 1 The Speed Selection will held two event split site selection event site East event West participant may enter either both events payment single entry fee participant enters both events highest score will counted team selection purposes Note will no carry-over individual flights event another 2 Every attempt will made Team Selection Chairman obtain West results soon possible notify top five participants East event Conduct Contest Per FAI Sporting Code Sections 4 Part 2 4a modified Section 4 Part 2 Team Selection International Contest selecting United States team World Championships Section 4 Part 2 directly applicable excepting rules pertain multi-national considerations general Section 4 Part 2 can read substituting words Team Selection words International Contest World Championships Paragraphs 21-22 applicable Team Selection Paragraphs defining Teams International Competition applicable 235 236 FAI Jury make-up will according published AMA procedures Team Selection Programs paragraph 24 applicable Paragraphs 25-26 28 29 212 217 applicable Paragraphs 274 277 inapplicable Section 4a Parts 1 2 4 applicable others Part 2 paragraph 21 clearly applicable Team Selection other paragraphs addressing needs other disciplines Part 2 Paragraph 222c applicable Pertinent AMA safety directives will followed Part 2 paragraph 234 No engine marking will done sharing engines disallowed Part 2 paragraph 238 applicable Part 4 paragraphs 4111 4112 applicable Part 4 paragraph 4117 Only second paragraph section applies 1 An event will two days duration Two rounds will flown day 2 Each participant will allowed two attempts complete official flight per round Failure obtain official flight round will result zero round participants score will determined average two best official flights event event tie next best official flight will compared until tie broken 3 The team will comprised three participants top scores Location Time Two sites will used 1 East event Dayton Ohio September 7-8 1991 hosted Dayton Buzzin Buzzards 2 West event Whittier Narrows Los Angeles California September 21-22 1991 hosted Control Line Speed Fliers Southern California 3 Discussion contest procedures processing models may required Friday evening preceding event Particulars will available event organizers Entry 1 Open AMA NAA members will eligible represent United States 1992 Control Line World Championships NAA membership official International License provides requisite FAI stamp 2 Entry Fee will $50 Pre-entry should made sending entry fees AMA Headquarters attention Competition Dept Pre-entry strongly encouraged must postmarked no later two weeks prior selection event enable Headquarters notify contest management receipt fees Entry may made on-site up instant preliminary processing models complete event 3 All entry fees collected on-site will sent AMA Headquarters full expenses will reimbursed noted below 4 If pre-entered participant unable attend refund will granted requested writing AMA Headquarters no later 30 days after event Budget 1 Entry fees intended support team members after reasonable amounts have used defray cost Team Selection 2 No 50% entry fees will used costs Team Selection 3 If judges required reimbursement expenses will limited mileage current AMA-defined rates accommodation expenses one-half double occupancy rate maximum two nights 4 All expenses must approved Team Selection Chairman expenses must submitted writing AMA Headquarters receipt expenditure Contacts Contact organizers motel site directions Bob Heywood 513 890-7555 joe Brownlee 213 988-5365 D August 1991 149 Tehical Director oontiieOJ FAI Team Race continued companies have included actual specifications arrived during testing ads can helpful comes new equipment purchase time listing has problem two over its life span problem centers around fact some cases equipment changed model number did As result has difficult individual determine whether older version fact narrowband have made effort rectify situation Two manufacturers have passed along way determine before after problem receiver JR radio systems narrowband receivers carry letters B C W receiver case Futuba has indicated us receiver carries round silver seal half inch diameter words Narrowband 20 KHz-1991 inside black square center circle denotes equipment designed built after changes brought line AMA guidelines some cases will find units manufactured company sold under different names separate importers have made no assumption case purpose listing system added listing documentation received specific system named Elsewhere frequency scene published information last month concerning waiver granted Robinson Engineering Company granted permission operate low power transmitters crane operations until June 1993 deeply involved now contacting 130 users effort determine whether might affect model operations Some users have responded next month should have listing published indicating frequency power level location of cranes interesting note some companies called us rather upset find out frequency assignment temporary fact contrary normal FCC regulations Part 95 service will keep posted subject now process putting together next Competition Regulations 199293 voting over now task inserting information making other changes begins such fun Contest Board Chairpersons have task along some help Headquarters end book has always some dialogue about improving quality rule book Such things less pulpy paper larger print have basic focus talk Along lines improving general quality competition services would like consider following suggestions January year Scale Contest Board met discuss 1992-93 rule book proposals unprecedented meeting occurred due extreme number complexity proposals well overall emotional climate created several issues meeting proved quite productive vividly revealed value conducting business manner opposed written communication result event along other concerns within competition structure have prompted discussions regarding competition-oriented member AMA Specifically discussion centers around issuance special competition license persons fly officiate rule book events basic benefits program would include following types items 1 Special license card 2 AMA Competition Regulations mailed automatically per cycle 3 FAI Sporting Code available upon request per cycle 4 Bi-annual newsletter containing AMA FAI updates changes clarifications etc available 5 Improved rule procedures funding face-to-face Contest Board meetings necessary time initial vote 6 Significantly improved readability AMA Competition Regulations 7 Recording contestant classification activity Headquarters Pattern Helicopter Scale considerations presented above compilation ideas several sources incorporation would probably require modest fee $5 $10 has suggested would result increase service competition-oriented flier Two last itemsThe second issue Cabane CD newsletter has mailed CDs item designed improve communications people run events Academy AndIt has banner year scholarship applications 1990 Academy awarded $25000 individuals pursuing higher education goals year have over 40 applications process Scholarship Committee has its work cut out it attempts new schedule will result awards being made before beginning next school year computer terminal says Enuf Technical Directors typed out Cheers next month D Parts 1 2 4 applicable others Part 2 paragraph 21 clearly applicable Team Selection other paragraphs addressing needs other disciplines Part 2 paragraph 222c wire enclosure around Team Race circle will required Normal AMA safety procedures apply Part 2 paragraph 231 Due large number competitive flights required entrant may process three models rather two Part 2 paragraph 234 Marking motors required However sharing motors between competitors disallowed Part 2 paragraph 238 Models need pre-processed NAC Part 4 paragraph 43lOa-g Other sections Team Selection program redefine paragraphs Part 4 paragraph 4311 Defining international team classification applicable Part 4 paragraph 4312a Only sentence organizers must appoint panel least three FAI judges retained paragraph Part 4 paragraph 4312b-c Only two time keepers per entrant will required However three can used average watches will used after applying sound judgment validity recorded times Part 4 paragraph 41313 Colored lights other effective visual signal will used notify entrants warnings jury Team Race jury will comprised three people experienced Team Race competition Team Race jury will selected contest organizers Location Time event will held Dick Scobee Memorial Field Houston Texas September 28-29 1991 will hosted Clear Lake Line Winders Contest Director will Frank Williams Discussion contest procedures processing models will occur Friday evening September 27 1991 time site determined later Entry 1 Open AMA NAA members will eligible represent USA 1992 Control Line World Championships NAA membership card official International License provides requisite FAI stamp 2 Entry fee will $100 per team Pre entry should made sending fees AMA Headquarters attention Competition Dept Pre-entry strongly encouraged must postmarked no later two weeks prior event enable Headquarters notify contest management receipt fees Entry may made on-site up instant preliminary processing models complete 150 Model Aviation 3 All fees collected on-site will sent full AMA Headquarters Reimbursement expenditures will outlined below 4 If pre-entered participant unable attend refund will granted requested writing AMA Headquarters no later 30 days after event have used defray cost team selection 2 No 50% entry fees will used costs team selection 3 Reimbursement expenses members Team Race jury will Budgetlimited mileage current AMA-defined rates accommodation expenses 1 Entry fees intended support __ one-half double occupancy rate team members after reasonable amounts maximum two nights 4 All expenses must approved Team Selection Chairman expenses must submitted writing AMA receipt expenditure Contacts Contact organizers motel site directions Frank Williams 713 488-1371 Bill Lee 713 499-3087 SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X Focus Competition will present time time constructive thought-provoking 0 ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides Focus Competition will endeavor print viewpoints have submitted within limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste De termination appropriateness publication of matters must necessity rest 0 solely publisher C, thoughts presented author should construed AMA HQ staff AMA officers publisher should note publication rules X change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has pre 0 m sented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action 0 CD x 0 0 CD Solution Boring Pattern Competition Ray Betancourt El Cajon California Over years has written said again again Pattern Competition boring planes look same fly same However Tournament Champions aura excitement level competition maneuvers aircraft past level competition now airplanes being flown contribute greatly excitement solution eradicate boredom Pattern Competition would therefore seem obvious airplane level competition should compliment other Novice Class Aircraft High wing cabin single engine tail dragger Example Citabra 25 cu-in maximum displacement engine Advanced Class Aircraft World War Fighter Bi-Plane single engine tail dragger Example Spad 40 cu-in maximum displacement 4-stroke engine Expert Class Aircraft World War II Fighter Aircraft single engine retractable gear Example ME-109 60 cu-in maximum displacement engine tuned pipe aircraft Masters Class Aircraft Quarter-Scale Aerobatic single engine Example Sukhoa SU-26M 30 cu-in maximum displacement engine eStandoff Scale Documentation required registration course proposal modified way order increase both competitors spectators interestD Building Future Jerry Hicks Chesterton Indiana What suppose would happen aeromodeling no new modelers come along future would perpetuate favorite pastime explore new materials push limits performance envelope now know Its well-accepted fact us will live forever few us really want order aeromodeling other endeavor matter exist move forward must introduce fascinating world younger generations will see remotecontrolled flight lives future have son local 3rd grade loves work shop possibly anything else world has aspirations point young life being full-size helo pilot being worthwhile occupation encourage him whenever subject comes up Being professional modeler well die-hard hobbyist point out similarities between models full-size aircraft much modelers experience used developing full-size flight modelers can actually take credit very large amount current technology dont hesitate point out well Hes heard words often knows almost heart reach other youngsters tell about recently invited visit sons class present short program about helicopters looking visit mixed emotions Id visited 1stgrade class same thing different. younger easier impress newer business Id never done school appearance before Now kids would older easily entertained become person some note CD field other appearance 0 under belt Would 10 kids ng same question repeatedly some U bored distraction others W just unruly word BOMB 0 mind possible X Id have friend roommy CD son Jamie got classroom 3rd 0 grade classes assembled group nearly 100 students Id hoped w have models set up before theyo came back recess didnt quite x make it. start talking worked feared worst would CO tougher working group o peers introduced Jamies father professional model- builder race think worst fear speaking w front group running out o things say having anyone ask x questions invited Happily neither happened day CD spoke perhaps 10 minutes about o modelshow made what made fly what two examples Id brought along cycled retracts trusty old 222 few times explained models often used film work like movies TV aircraft vehicle gets blown up w crashes real people dont get doing dangerous stunts real aircraft dont get damaged U amazed girls U class asked really good questions about theO models real helossome X actually out-did boys kids greatlots questions -behaved let myself o didnt care Im best flier d told right up U front Well maybe little knew U was giving something 0 different learn being strictly X educational fun too must have having funthey laughed CD worst jokes 0 passed around main rotor blade ained kept helo air U amazed Like U adults take rotors granted 0 never really realizing just X little strips material support guide helicopter through air CD didnt realize blades what 0 makes difference between helicopter keep flying about U land very hard 0 Continued page 152 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX August 1991 151 n x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 think fun 0 started talking about real helicopters didnt care wasnt pilotbeing 0 crewman just fine young CO lady named Tiffany volunteered let dress up flight gear show Xwhat air crews wear THEY get o dressed work giggled explained item added 0 wardrobe rest class got lot fun out seeing helmet 0 Nomex gloves sunglasses etc took like champ took another volunteer youngster name X josh set him up headset knee 0 board other extra gear made m two crew Tiffany command pilot Josh crew chief asked imagine what would like flying same aircraft being able hear see other have communicate through X the headset helmet asked 0 rest class give examples a what helicopters could literally overwhelmed answers Chad tried o on helmet glasses too said made him feel like TOP GUN Did class enjoy visit Well got nearly hundred thank-you letters o drawings presentation combined classes youd surprised a at remembered details Id said paying o attention details models CO found way drawings said paid VERY close attention what going front Perhaps some kids will go aviation careers day know two have definite plans direction son Jamie wants full-size helo pilot pal son long time friend Chad has aspirations going Navy Fighter Weapons School Miramar NAS Knowing some things dad pulled younger heaven help world hope both realize dreams may others too go work aviation field everyone can pilot someone has design build aircraft pilots fly aircraft will start out model point wanted make kids modeling kind whether full-size developments just pleasurable hobby takes commitment love what youre doing solid educational background teachers liked part best wasnt saying just benefit really believe know what takes make mark world As finishing up appearance wondered kids classroom could aviation pioneers looked eyes student saying thank- yous CO 0 realized what takes go far aviation ed go looking squarely w eyes next Chuck Yeager Amelia 0 Earhardt John Glenn Sally Ride X maybe Orville Wilbur Wright Think about modelers seldom CO admit things following o generations thats shame ld thanked U should sorry Teaching past W present future modelers aviators 0 joy can surpassed X own flight NEED show things childrenthey future well CO own personally hope 0 around just long enough sons ration show us thing two aboutU composites engineering propulsion W start idea like modeling 0 gives glimpse fantasy X flight responsible giving idea urging carry CO through 0 would like thank teachers ents Brummitt Elementary 3rd 0 grade class 1989-90 teaching W its okay myself pass some 0 history give something think X about Take fellow modelers enjoyable CO presentations life 0 letters will saved twenty years now Ill take out again see 3rd graders news EW 0 SOAPBOX X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD-Result TABULATIONFINAL VOTE PPassed0- Vote 0 c N atedand 50E- c Tally Us lIIIIVViVIIVIIIIXXXl ELC-92-2 Create new event Electric ROW Seaplane ProvisionalYYNYNYYYNYP 7Y 3N Basic rules included proposal ELC-92-4 Create new event Electric Indoor Duration ProvisionalYYYYNYY-NYP 7Y 2N Basic rules included proposal ELC-92-5 RC Electric Sport Scale Event 627 Delete item 420 EventYYYYNNY-NYP 6Y 3N 627 Competition Regulations ELC-92-6 600 series events para1 p 124 delete itemY'YYY-YYP 9Y Maximum weight battery pack11 kilograms INDOOR CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTEof Vote YYesPPassed ~-0 NNo DDefeated-t~ d ~ Tally IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXl IND-92-2 Bostonian Event 215 para 177 p 22 add onlyY NYYY YYYY P 8Y iN entry per contestant allowed IND-92-3 Bostonian Event 215 para 1767 p 22 change read .but windshieJd must meet 1 square inch rule Y Y Y N P 8Y iN must stand least above top fuselage 152 Model Aviation SCALE CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTE YYesPPassed ~oVote N Defeated ~~~ Tally IIIllIV VVIixxxi SC-92-1 Sport Scale Event 509 recommended AMAapproved CL Sport Scale score sheet used judgingYY YY YV YY YYV PilY added para 5-1 p 108 para 71 p 109 SC-92-3 Peanut Scale Events 501 505 change model dimension rules V Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N V P lOY iN SC-92-7 Scale General para 3 p 99 add words Fun Scaley yyyy yyyy yy pilY first sentence item 3 SC-92-8 Peanut Indoor Rubber add end item 3 p 99yyV YV YVYV YY PilY Events 501 505 507 exempt requirement SC-92-9 RC Sport Scale Event s 511 514 Sport Scale Giant para 55b p 112 change Same size shape colorVYYN V YYYVYV P bY iN Similar size shape color SC-92-10 RC Giant Scale Event 514 para 1 p113 delete Except~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ilY pilot figures required Giant SC-92-15 Sport Scale Event 509 changes flight/scoring rulesV YY YV YYYV YY PilY SC-92-17 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 para 9 p 113y VV YY YV N V YY P bY iN add end present sentence nearest half-point N D 4Vr7N SC-92-20 Helicopter Event 518 para 4a p 121 read Ay yy yy yy yy yy pilY nublished three-view drawing p 109 1i change wording glass fiberglass P bY iN SC-92-25 Fun Scale Event 520 first sentence p 114 removey y VPilY entry level SC-92-26 Fun Scale Event 520 para 1 p 114 add first sentence advance notice event may con-yV YVV VVV VVV PilY ducted different classes based skill age level ie Open Entry Junior Senior etc SC-92-27 Fun Scale Event 520 para 2 p 114 insert beginning x y y y y y r y p ilY paragraph Static score will 0 5 points SC-92-28 Sport Sclae Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 2 p 111 change following safety provisions must bey y y y y yV VVVV PilY observed read Non-compliance following safety provisions cause disqualification SC-92-29 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 changes inVVVVVVVV VVV PilY muffler requirements exempting electric motors SC-92-34 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 55a p 112 change read flying propeller diameter andVVVVVV VVVVV PilY color may substituted scale propeller flight SC-92-35 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 Flying/staticVVVVVVVV VVV PilY spinner rules changes SC-92-36 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 5Se p 112 after words submitted scale judging add Static judges will make note static judgingVVVVV VVV VVV PilY sheet observed droppable stores place model time static judging SC-92-38 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 72 p 113VV VVV VVVVVV PilY delete conditions very light winds August 1991 153 Scale Contest Board Final Vote continuedIIIiiiIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXl lt SC-92-40 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 p 113 new~,,~,,,,~~ ilY paragraph flight rules changes SC-92-41 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 flight rules changes~~~~YYYP ilY paragraph 8 p 113 SC-92-43 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 p 113 add newNYYNY YYYNP 8Y 3N) paragraph flight rules changes SC-92-44 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 94 p 113~~YY YYYYP ilY rewrite flight rules changes SC-92-47 Scale Judges Guide para 23 p 115 change sentence majority full-scale prop-driven aircraft read Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY full-scale prop-driven aircraft SC-92-48 Scale Judges Guide para 3 p 115 pre-contest pilots N N Y Y Y Y Y N P 7Y 4N meeting rules change SC-92-51 Scale Judges Guide para 432 p 118 second sentence delete words upwind headingY Y YV Y YVY VYV PilY SC-92-52 Scale Judges Guide para 433 p 118 flight rules changeV Y YV Y YVY Y Y Y PilY SC-92-53 Precision Event 515 para 2 p 110 change following safety provisions must observed read Non-compli- V P ilY ance following safety provisions cause disqualification SC-92-54 Precision Event 515 para 28 p 110 change second sentence read Electric motors exempted V Y Y V N Y V N V Y N P 8V 3N requirement SC-92-56 Precision Event 515 para 6 p 110 delete last ~V N YVVVV Y P laY iN sentence conditions very light wind SC-92-59 Giant Event 514 para 21 p 114 following 96 cubic inches add exception electric motors y y Y YV YVVY Y PilY engine must equipped effective muffler silencer limit noise output eligible event SC-92-60 New event CL Profile Scale rules basically same event509 minor changes implementYVY YVV Y YV N Y P laY iN Profile concept SC-92-63 CL Precision para 62 p 106 new engine starting~~ VY PilY takeoff rules SC-9264 add 3pert Sport 2-65 CL Sport Scale para 9 p 109 new item flight rulesYYV YY Y YV Y VY PilY SC-92-71 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 7 p 109 new item 75Y N Yy Y YVY YY Y P bY iN flight rule change SC-92-73 CL Precision p 107 revisions flight scoring rulesY VVY VVVVY N Y P bY iN SC-92-75 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 46 p 109 delete item N Y N N V P 7Y 3N Plastic film covering list SC-92-76 CL Precision Event 508 para 31 p 106 second sentence delete words ducted fan installations andVVV VV VVVV V V PilY SC-92-79 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 82 p 109 add after words typical aircraft modeled add wordsV VYVVVVVVVV PilY include climb dive SC-92-80 CL Precision Event 508 para 8n p 107 after words typical aircraft modeled add words toVVVVVVVVVVV PilY include climb dive te L 3UIL 3LdI Epdrd OL paiter words judging form Derore riying add Any maneuver and/orV VVVilY scale operation may selected scoring once during single official flight 154 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote continuedI II iii IV [ V VI VII VIII IX X XlResult SC-92-84 CL Precision Event 508 para 8 p 106 after words unless operation complete add Any maneuvery yy yyy yyyyy pilY and/or scale operation may selected scoring once during official flight SC-92-85 CL Precision Event 508 para 6 p 106 add new item Y N Y y y y y y y y y p laY iN flight rules changes Scale Events 511-514 para 7 p 113 new item 74 Official Flight official flight attempt made whatever result attempt theYYYY YYYYYYY PilY model lifts off model fails commence takeoff maneuver within 12 minutes allowed flight SC-92-91 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 55 add g model equipped tailskid takeoff surface paved tail wheel may added foryyy yyy YN YY N P 9Y 2N flying assist ground controllability wheel may added grass takeoff surface available contestant use chooses 3U[L 3Laie 3dllpldne rverii 311 para p ii launch/flight rules change T 7{7 7y [SC92104 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 para 45 p 111 three-view rules change L-2-1tJ9 sport caIeEventspara 3 p change first sentence read scale model shallyyy yy yyy yyy pilY replica copy heavier-than-air man-carrying fixed-wing aircraft SC-92-110 Delete event 514 Giant Scale change YY YYYY P 9Y 2N requirements found event 511 Sport Scale C-92-116 Unified Scale judging Regulations para 4 p 100~~yyyyyy pilY documentation rules changes SC-92-117 CL RC Sport Scale Events 509 511-514 paras 43 44 y y y y y y y y y y y p ilY 45 color/marking documentation rules changes SC-92-119 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 7 p 113 add new item 74 once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls YY YYY YYY YYY PilY Operation anyone else shall require disqualification entire flight SC-92-120 Helicopter Event 518 para 5 p118 flight static~~~YYYY PilY judging rules changes August 1991 155 U CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATIONFINAL VOTE Y P ed~and No D ated-~o~~ az ~~-~u Tally VVIVIIVIIIIXX CL-92-1 Combat Event 328 paragraph changesYYYYYYYYYP 9Y CL9ZRat RacingVN CL-92-3 Endurance Event 332 Change fuel tank requirementsVYYVVVYVYP 9Y CL-92-6 Combat Event 330 p 56 add new section pertaining~'NYYNVP7Y2N engine restraining cable CL-92-8 Combat Event 328 para 12i p 55 read .restraining cable minimum 027 standard wire"'" ~ CL-92-9 Slow Combat Event 329 para 2d p55 deleteYNYYVYVYVP 8Y iN CL-92-1O Combat Event 328 p55 last sentence para 112 read .disqualification may result. Add 112aN Y N Y-N V YV P5Y3N Unless model has resrtained safety thong CL-92-12 Combat Event 328 changes paras 822 823, ,~ ,,~ 9V p 53 111g p 55 CL-92-14 CL General para 4 p 24 para 3 p 41 changes safety V N V P 8Y iN thong requiremnts CL-92-16A Racing Unified Rules engine refueling rules changesVYYY VVY VV P9Y CL-92-18 Slow Combat Event 329 para 2 p 55 read aircraft shall have profile fuselage aircraftY YVV N Y Y N N P 6Y 3N must fly counterclockwise uoriRht flight CL 92-19 Comb N string CL-92-20 Combat/Slow CombatlA Combat Events 328-330 CombatI N Y circle dimensionsj CL-92-22 Precision Aerobatics Events 322-326 flight manuever{ 717 6V2I changes Precision angesV Carrieimd NN ipetition CL-92-29 Navy Carrier Events 319-321 flight rules change fI N V Y V VVV lintVN t N idLIIi UnifiedV VVVVVVVV P9Y CL-92-35 Events 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 Racing UnifiedV VVV N YV V- P7Y1N Rules Changes additions pages 34 36 37 CL-92-36 Events 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 Racing Unified V V V V V V V V V P 9Y Rules Changes 115 page 36 CL-92-37 Event 311 Rat Racing Changes paragraph 33 page 36V VV V VVVVV P9Y CL-92-39 Event 312 Slow Rat Fliers rules changes replaceV VVV VV VVV P9V paragraph 33 page 37 CL-92-40 B Speed Event 303 p 28 line lap length changesV VV V VV N Y Y P 8Y 1 N CL-92-43 Navy Carrier Event 319-321 para 2 p 38 third sentence change word stem stern diagram page 39V VV VVV VV V P9Y shows proper positioning ramp 156 Model Aviation Control Line Contest Board Initial Vote continuedIII Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X XlResult CL-92-44 Navy Carrier Events 319-321 P 39 delete caption deck y y y y y p 9Y diagram Maximum wingspan 44 inches CL-92-45 CL General Figure 1 p 25 change make bend around y y y y y y y y y p 9Y /s-in-dia rod make bend around rod CL-92-50 Speed Event 301 line length speed scoring and , y y y y y y y p 9 lap rule changes RC AEROBATICS CONTEST BOARDc-~Result TABULATION L VOTE ote Y ed wa0 NNoDDefeatedand ~ Tally II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI RCA-92-1 Events 401-404 para 41 p 61 flight scoring rule change N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P 7Y 3N RCA-92-6 Judges Guide p 67 Slow Roll Change second sentence YIY read Center model has rolled exactly 180 degreesYYYYYYNYYNYP 9Y 2N RCA-92-7 Judges Guide p 68 Takeoff Add Center maneuver isYNYYNYYNP 8Y 3N lift after second naraeranh D 6Y 5N KtJ-2-EI insert S turnarouna maneuvers tne current Sportsman class maneuver schedule Add Split S Y N Y Y Y N Y Y N N Y P 7Y 4N description maneuvers RCA-92-24 General Events 401-405 para 103 p 60 add flight must completed end round being flown Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY within time frame designated CD RCA-92-34 Events 401 402 403 404 405 General N Y Y N Y Y P 9Y 2N Flight order rules changes RCA-92-35 Changes Event 405 Expert Turnaround page 62 N Y Y N Y Y P 9Y 2N changes Section E Judges Guide RCA-92-36 Landing rule changes Events 401 402 403 404 ilY 405 Judges Guide page 66 RCA-92-37 Rewrite maneuver descriptions Events 401 402 N N Y Y Y Y Y Y P (9Y 2N 403 404 405 Judges Guide page 63 RCA-92-39 Event 403 Advanced page 61 maneuver changes change class turnaround format flown y y y y y y y Y N Y Y P laY iN box same manner Expert Turnaround RCA-92-40 K factors assigned maneuver Events 401 Y N Y Y Y Y Y P bY iN 402 403 Novice Sportsman Advanced RCA-92-41 RC Aerobatics General Guidelines site set-up descriptions classes using scored turnaround y y y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY format pattern schedules RCA-92-42 RC Aerobatics General Maximum noise level changes Y Y P ilY page 59 para 42 RCA-92-43 Add section addendum containing definitions tojudgesGuidepage62 Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P1OY11N RCA-92-44 Official Flight rules changes RC Aerobatics ilY General page 60 RCA-92-45 Masters Event 404 para 18 p 62 replace current set masters maneuvers turnaround format and y y y y y y Y Y N Y Y P bY iN K factors Maneuver descriptions provided Judges Guide RCA-92-48 General para 2042 p 62 flight rules change N Y Y Y V Y Y Y V N Y P 9Y 2N RCA-92-49 Sport Aerobatics Events 411-413 p70 Extensive changes V P ilY general event rules judging guide August 1991 157 FREFLIGHTCONTESTBOARD8Result TABULATIONFINAL VOTE0 es PPassed~ ote N Defeated o Tally TTF1WWVVIVIIVIIIIXX FF-92-1 Delete event 128 Free Flight Outdoor Helicopter ProvisionalYNY~~YYYP bY iN Competition Regulations FF-92-2 Delete event 141 Special Handlaunch Glider Supplementalyyyyyyyyyyyp ilY Competition Regulations FF-92-3 Delete event 131 AMA Cub Supplemental theyYYYYYY Y YY N laY iN Competition Regulations FF-92-4 Delete event 108 Time Target Gas Competition ~ , ilY Regulations FF-92-6 Big E Event 121 add following event may Y P 9Y 2N combined others AMA sanctioned contests FF-92-8 CO2 Event 163 General parE 2 p 13 change engine, ,~ yy yyy pilY description text FF-92-9 C02 Event 163 para 3 p 13 delete item para 3'~ ~' YY N YY P lOY iN Reletter remaining items FF-92-10 C02 Event 163 parE 3 p 13 delete item c parE 3 Y N P 9Y 2N Reletter remaining items FF-92-11 C02 Event 163 parE 3 p 13 delete item d para 3YYYYYYYY N YY P lOY iN FF-92-12 C02 Event 163 para 4 p 13 delete para 4 replace supplied text detailing 4 Engine Run 5 Flight MaximumY N yYYYY YN Y Y P 9Y 2N 6 Launching 7 Official Flight 8 Unofficial Flight 9 Number Flights FF-92-13 C02 Event 163 p 13 proposal divides CO2 two Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y P lOY iN separate engine size classes FF-92-14 Outdoor Catapult Glider Event 142 para 4 p 18yY Y YYY YY N Y Y P lOY iN launching rule change FF-92-15 Outdoor Catapult Glider Event 142 paras 8 9 p 18 flight y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y P lOY iN flight scoring rules changes FF-92-20 P-30 Event 124 p 15 create new parE 122 Launching shall specified landplane models FF GeneralYY YYYYYYYY Y PilY Renumber present text 123 124 125 126 FF-92-21 Event 163 CO-2 Power page 13 new parE 4 4 Launching shall specified landplane models FF GeneralYYY YYY YYYYY PilY renumber present text 4 5 AMA SINCE 1936 SPECIAL EVENTS Result CONTEST BOARDof TABULATIONFINAL VOTE Vote SE ~and PPassedTally L N Defeated SEB-92-2 Climb Glide Event 703 extensive rewrite rules involving paragraphsN YYY Y P 4Y iN 32 33 5 61 62 63 7 SEB-92-3 New event proposed 2 RC Scale Combat designed models maximum dry weight 1 kg 22 lbN Y N Yy p 3Y 2N engine 20 cubic inch displacement Complete rules included proposal 158 Model Aviation TABULATION L VOTE SOARING CONTEST BOARDResult o v o5 esrrasseu-- ~--- cand NNoDDefeated 3 o ~ ,Tally ii iii iv v vi ViTTI ix x xi SO-92-2 Events 441-444 451-454 para 10lc p 90 add words sanctioned competition onlynot establishingY Y N YN Y Y Y Y P 7Y 2N records SO-92-3 Class B Events 442 452 para 312 P 90 change words less 1 meters read greaterYY YYYYY P9Y 1 meters SO-92-4 Class C Events 443 453 para 313 p 90 change words less 2 meters read greaterY YYYYY YYY P9Y 2 meters RC RACING CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTEof YYesPPassed- -- ~Vote N ated~oand OWTally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl RCR-92-1 A Pylon Provisional Event 423 para 321 p 82 delete last sentence paragraph replace withStraight Y V Y V Y Y V Y N V P 9Y 1 N exhaust extensions will allowed RCR-92-6 Formula Event 421 para 10 p 77 handicap system~N YN YY N N P 6Y 4N rules change C~ AM SINCE 1936 RCHELICOPTERCONTESTBOARDResult TABULATIONFINAL VOTE- ~ - YYes PPassed ote O DDefeated y Ii lii IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl RCH-92-2 This proposal complete replacement RC Helicopter rules pages 86 through 89 Proposer further states adopted mandatory advancement 1991 would waived advancement points restart zero 1992VVVV VVV VVVV PilY one-time provision would allow competitors choose class will fly will allowed move backward class desired August 1991 159 IN or Contest Board GENERAL CONTEST BOARDControl Line Contest BoardResult ANDFree Flight Contest Board SC e Contest Board fIItIC tric Contest Board EAELDUIIVI COUFIL RCA o Control Aerobatics Contest BoardVote TABULATION L VOTERCH Radio Control Helicopter Contest Boardand RCR Radio Control Racing Contest Board Y edRC5 o Control Soaring Contest Board Tally [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] NNoDDefeatedBd III Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl IN GEN-92-1 Selection National Champions p 9 Reword deleting word National Passed GEN-92-2 may Ch GEN-92-3 char usua GEN-92-4 Ex change GEN-92-8 Delete item 4 p 9 replace following 4 Identification models except Indoor will identified owners name address AMA number model Individual events listed within bookCompettion Regulations may have additional identification requirements must adhered Passed Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 9Y yyyyyyy 7Y Y Y YYYN9Y2N TyYYYYYWTFlOY IC YYYYYVYN YY9YiN CAYYYYYYYYYYYilY ThWyYYYYYYY9Y CRYYYYYYYY YYlOY CS Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N5Y 3N N N Y 7Y 4N VNN7YI YY9Y iN YYYiOYiN Y8Y1N NY8Y2N 7Y7ThJ lIE TWY wWN4l Y4r E IEFNN37I -NY8Y YYYt9Y2r Y 9 N V Y t8Y2t VV IN- VT LI IXX11 Y YP 7Y YY YP 8Y NN NY Yrt9Y2r NNjjatjrirs -N YP 8Y NY VPtBY3t YP 9Y NY YPf7Y3N YV NP BY iN IXXXl Y YP 8Y IN Y Y Y Y N Y YY YP 8Y iN CL N Y Y Y Y NN YP5Y3N FF Y Y YY N Y N N NY YP7Y4N SC V YYYY Y Y Y YYP lOY ELC Y N Y Y Y Y Y YY YP 9Y iN RCA Y Y YY Y Y Y Y YY YP ilY RCHY YY Y V Y YP 9Y RCR Y Y Y Y Y Y Y YY YP lOY RCS Y Y Y N Y Y Y V Y BY iN 160 Model Aviation VV V V V Vt9Y IX Y Y Y Y8Y iN X Xl Y 7Y iN clear t Def

Competition Nitro Panic plant nations largest supplier nitromethane burned down about month ago supply nitro model fuel manufacturers has se verely curtailed Sig Mfg declares its supply second source secure does intend increase fuel prices unless its costs nitro increase drastically Some model fuel manufacturers eval uating alternative fuel additives Most model engines will run fuel con taining no nitro FAI Power events pro hibit nitro however peak power output will less idling speed may have creased ease starting may decrease Note Fronthe nical Director Bob Underwood Lets start great big thank clubs provided copy club rules layout flying site rechartering information clubs sent out year request included copy such items operational rules safety rules site layout constitution bylaws frequency management plan etc attempting build data base can used clubs contact us type information issue would like club study carefully division site rules two groups operational safety Often posted rules field have mixed together Because item three General section AMA Safety Code mixing two categories can sometimes create confusion regarding what club rules become part Code what instance No low passes over runway would considered safety rule However No flying before 9 am would operational rule Flying Site Safety Rules 1 Deliberate flying behind flight line prohibited 2 Each transmitter must display frequency identification 3 No taxiing pit area 4 First-time flights new repaired aircraft shall done during peak spectator attendance periods 5 Children permitted beyond spectator area under direct supervision adult 6 The established club frequency control plan will force times 7 Control Line equipment shall inspected before initial flight day 8 Helicopter flights designated areas Continued page 149 USA Junior FAI Free Flight Team Robert W Waterman Co-Chairman FFTSC National Aero Clubs nations fielding Junior FAI Free Flight model airplane teams represent countries World Championships held biennially alternating host countries United States participating countries 1992 will third Junior World Championships 1990 USA FiC team won first place Additionally Mike Keller California flier became Junior World Champion FAI Power flier super show given competition socialist countries have government sponsored funded programs Some programs namely USSR China have multiple thousands participants programs field thoroughly trained teams team-built models case USA depend upon hardy individuals unselfishly take good part personal free time find interested Junior fliers take under tutelage help become competent builders fliers also depend upon contributions individuals companies fund effort regard need help modeling community budget 1992 program $20750 includes World Championship entry fees air fares van rental model box fees small contingency fee Donations should check made out Academy Model Aeronautics tax deductible done way Send contributions AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Attn Competition Dept Attach note indicating contribution 1992 Junior FAI Free Flight Team Fund deposits will earn interest until used know company desires become involved sponsorship team please contact Bob Waterman 4480 NW Wallowa Ct Portland OR 97229 Telephone 503 645-0987 800 547-1526 weekdays have promotion material available am available personally contact interested parties st 1991 147 FAt Team Race 1992 Team Selection Program Type Contest Team Race team will selected single site team selection event will held over two day period total six rounds will flown three flown day participants score will average three fastest heats case tie other heats will used comparing next fastest heat until tie resolved team will comprised three teams top scores Conduct Contest Per FAI Sporting Code Sections 4 Part 2 4a modified Section 4 Part 2 Team Selection International Contest selecting United States team World Championships Section 4 Part 2 directly applicable excepting rules pertain multi-national considerations general Section 4 Part 2 can read substituting words Team Selection words International Contest World Championships Paragraphs 21-22 applicable Team Selection Paragraphs defining teams international competition applicable 235 236 FAI jury make-up will according published AMA procedures Team Selection programs paragraph 24 applicable Paragraphs 25-26 28 29 212 217 applicable Paragraphs 274 allowing practice day 277 applicable Free Flight applicable Section 4a Continued page 150 148 Model Aviation CONTEST COORDINATORS COMPETITION DIRECTORY I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St. Rockland MA 02370 II A Sobrino 8726 88th St Woodfteven Oueens NY 11421 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 RC Robert Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07066 Ill CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department RCNelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho SI Allentown PA 18103 East RCM Weisenbech 4588 W 148th Cleveland OH 44136 West IV CL & FF Bob Nicka 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RCHoward Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 V RC Ralph Bailey PO Box 1287 Orangeburg SC 291181287 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 36106 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Rensselaer St Jacksonville FL 32205 VI CL & FF AMA Heedquertera Competition Department RC ay 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute IN RC Pylon & SoaringRC Pattern & other RCRC eacept Soaring Bold Face Below indicates Cheirman Contest Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doug Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 III Welt VanGorder 5689 Victory view Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PO Boo 581 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7708 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 1100 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 101 Forest Dr Advance NC 27006 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Boo 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd. Lyme CT 08371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 III Rudy Klulber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23381 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 E Raines Rd Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irv Searl 52 Langholm Dr Nashua NH 03062 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 III Bill Cerper 127 Pearl St. Jackson OH 45640 IV Bob Karlsson 708 BuIlen Dr Middletown DE 19709 V David PlaIt 1306 Havn NW Palm Bey FL 32907 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Nelson Whitman PO Boa 415 East Falmouth MA 02536 II Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 16201 IV Woody Blenchard 1733 Beach Rd. Hampton VA 23664 V Robert Nelson 390 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33884 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 VII CL & FF AMA Hesdqusflers Competition Department Entire district eacept Michigan RC Leon Cordy N4803 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigan RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 VIII Randy Randolph PO Box 271948 Dallas TX 75227 Ix Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 RC Judy Gerken 2069 South Raleigh St Denver CO 80219 X Ellis HaIl 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 No Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 So Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96818 Hawaii utah Arizona David Litt 1111 N 94th St #53 Mesa AZ 85205 xl Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 RC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 VI Charlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 90829 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Orion MI 48359 VIII Ralph Bud Tenny Boa 848 RIchardson TX 75080 IX Stan Chilton 725 E Lincoln Wichita KS 672113302 X Clarence Mather 2388 Tam OShanter Ave Bishop CA 935 141944 XI Andy Tagliatico 650-B Taybin Rd NW Salem OR 97304 VI CE Robbert 349 Hillsboro Ave Lexingion KY 40511 VII Larry Dziak 2019 Strange St. Stevens Point WI 54481 VIII Bill Biachoff 7550 Christie Dallas TX 75249 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 X Vic Garner PO Box 573 Livermore CA 94550 XI John Thompson 1145 Birch Avenue Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger Dr St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 2317 Claweon Avenue Royal Oak Mt 48073 VIII Russ Snyder 114 Andorra Universal City TX 78148 IX Jerald Murphy 2223 Villa Rosa Colorado Springs CO 90904 X Joe Norcross P0 Boo 65 Hanford CA 93232 Xl Kevin Collins 2330 Sahalee Dr E Redmond WA 98053 VI John Guenther 21809 BordenGreenvllle Rd Borden IN 47108 VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boo 487 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 78016 IX Martin Libhart 139 N Edgemoor Wichita KS 87208 X Jim MacDonald 858 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Earle Moorhead 1407 Park Ave NE. Salem OR 97301 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Shaw 2758 Elmwood Ann Arbor MI 48104 VIII Frank Korman 5834 Goodwin Dallas TX 75206 IX Jason Perrin 1555 Broadway #122 Boulder CO 80302 X Robert Sliff PO Box #9 Midway City CA 92855 XI Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chairman Don Lindley 428 Tupelo Naperville IL 80540 Member East Coast Austin Leftwich 407 Aubrey Rd Richmond VA 23229 Member Central Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Member West Coast Bill Northrop 898 West 16th St. Newport Beach CA 92683 Member South Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70615 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Terr Bridgeport CT 08606 II Thomas Johnson S Forest View Dr Hopewell Jctn NY 12533 Ill R Hesaslbrock 6328 Blueberry Hilt Ct CincInnati OH 45248 IV Tom Miller 19 30 Brookgreeo Garden Fl Huntersville NC 28078 V John Fuqus 724 Diane St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodson Rd Raytown MO 64133 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wallinglord Ave Athol MA 01331 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Fl Red Bank NJ 07701 III Bill Curtis 218 Vernon Rd. Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 257 Eatevez Rd. La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard 802 Alfred Orlando FL 32810 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr. Avon CT 06001 II Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 III Dave Latsha 1141 Columbus Ave Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowood Rd Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Fritz Bias 41 Saw Mill Rd. Concord MA 01742 II Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 lii Gene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scolidale PA 15683 IV Bob Champine 305 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37358 SCALE John Guenther 21809 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 INDOOR Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr. Orion MI 48359 FREE FLIGHT Chuck Murkos 655 Carlisle Deerfield IL 60015 CL SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Ln Missouri City TX 77459 CL COMBAT Mack Henry 289 Elysian Fields Nashville TN 37211 CL AEROBATICS Pete Bergstrom 4219 2Olut Cf B Spanaway WA 98387-6714 VII David von Linsowe 7093 6 Dodge Rd. Mt Morris MI 49458 VIII William Thomas 331 SE Rockwood Bartlesnille OK 74006 IX Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 58 Kinaley KS 67947 X Craig Millet c/c Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 800 Newport Center Dr Suite 700 Newport Beach CA 92680 Xl Rick Allison 15618 Northeast 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 VI tO determinedl VII Roy Dietz 12480 Lanadowne Detroit MI 48224 VIII Dave Youngblood 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vineyard 205 5 HilIdale Saline KS 674013209 X Robert Gorham 24533 Los Alisos #103 Laguna Hills CA 92653 XI Mark Ewert 108 56 4th College Place WA 99324 VI Jim Gager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Wayne IN 488253031 VII Wayne Yasger 38235 Castle Dr. Romulus Ml 48174 VIII Dick Ritch 11042 Waswlng Houston TX 77035 IX Duane GaIl 12800 W Asbury P1. Lakewood CO 80228 X Gary Hover 18016 Ave 288 Viaslia CA 932779757 XI Tom Strom 1420 SW 160th Seattle WA 98116 Vi Stan Watson 10414W 134 St Pales Park IL 80464 VII Al Scidmore 5013 Doraett Dr. Madison WI 53711 VIII Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesquite TX 75180 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr. Sedalia CO 80135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lo Redondo Beach CA 90278 Xl Dave Johnson 3526 NE 90th Ave Portland OR 97220 RC SOARING Don Edberg 4922 Rochelle Ave Nine CA 92714 RC AEROBATICS Stephen Lelito 19 Main St Wenwell MA 01379 AC PYLON Bob Brown 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 RC ELECTRIC Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Orudell NJ 07649 RC HELICOPTER Horace Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Naperville IL 68540 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN 9 High-start lines run parallel active runway 10 All flying must end runway 11 Flight operations will stop during electrical storms 12 Models will yield right-of-way fullsize aircraft fly pre-designated areas Flying Site Operational Rules 1 No flying before 900 am 2 Only pilots assistants allowed flight line 3 Mufflers required models 4 Testing engines performed specific designated areas 5 Shelter may used pit area 6 The AMA Safety Code will displayed field open flying 7 Fliers operating models must display AMA membership cards easy identification 8 Pilots shall use appropriate announcement taking off landing emergency situations 9 Compliance rules responsibility participant 10 Dont Fly Alone 11 First aid kits carried designated members 12 Emergency numbers 1 Hospital 2 Police Public phone location _________________ 13 non-participants must behind partial barrier during Control Line Speed flying Please check club officers find out whether returned information us encourage again big Thank clubs responded willingly second AMA Today video has completed has shipped individuals clubs ordered includes segment elements typical RC flying site national flying site information Muncie safety quiz club has ordered may want see others area have copy issue three becomes available certain remember order quite some time now have running listing radio control equipment magazine indicating narrow band status transmitters receivers manner listing developed has misinterpreted some individuals Academy did testing have testing done qualify items listed simply compiled test results provided manufacturers importers after equipment tested independent testing laboratory guidelines promulgated Academy over five years ago used basis testing guidelines may found AMA Membership Manual pages 14 15 Some Continued page 150 Speed 1992 Team Selection Program Type Contest 1 The Speed Selection will held two event split site selection event site East event West participant may enter either both events payment single entry fee participant enters both events highest score will counted team selection purposes Note will no carry-over individual flights event another 2 Every attempt will made Team Selection Chairman obtain West results soon possible notify top five participants East event Conduct Contest Per FAI Sporting Code Sections 4 Part 2 4a modified Section 4 Part 2 Team Selection International Contest selecting United States team World Championships Section 4 Part 2 directly applicable excepting rules pertain multi-national considerations general Section 4 Part 2 can read substituting words Team Selection words International Contest World Championships Paragraphs 21-22 applicable Team Selection Paragraphs defining Teams International Competition applicable 235 236 FAI Jury make-up will according published AMA procedures Team Selection Programs paragraph 24 applicable Paragraphs 25-26 28 29 212 217 applicable Paragraphs 274 277 inapplicable Section 4a Parts 1 2 4 applicable others Part 2 paragraph 21 clearly applicable Team Selection other paragraphs addressing needs other disciplines Part 2 Paragraph 222c applicable Pertinent AMA safety directives will followed Part 2 paragraph 234 No engine marking will done sharing engines disallowed Part 2 paragraph 238 applicable Part 4 paragraphs 4111 4112 applicable Part 4 paragraph 4117 Only second paragraph section applies 1 An event will two days duration Two rounds will flown day 2 Each participant will allowed two attempts complete official flight per round Failure obtain official flight round will result zero round participants score will determined average two best official flights event event tie next best official flight will compared until tie broken 3 The team will comprised three participants top scores Location Time Two sites will used 1 East event Dayton Ohio September 7-8 1991 hosted Dayton Buzzin Buzzards 2 West event Whittier Narrows Los Angeles California September 21-22 1991 hosted Control Line Speed Fliers Southern California 3 Discussion contest procedures processing models may required Friday evening preceding event Particulars will available event organizers Entry 1 Open AMA NAA members will eligible represent United States 1992 Control Line World Championships NAA membership official International License provides requisite FAI stamp 2 Entry Fee will $50 Pre-entry should made sending entry fees AMA Headquarters attention Competition Dept Pre-entry strongly encouraged must postmarked no later two weeks prior selection event enable Headquarters notify contest management receipt fees Entry may made on-site up instant preliminary processing models complete event 3 All entry fees collected on-site will sent AMA Headquarters full expenses will reimbursed noted below 4 If pre-entered participant unable attend refund will granted requested writing AMA Headquarters no later 30 days after event Budget 1 Entry fees intended support team members after reasonable amounts have used defray cost Team Selection 2 No 50% entry fees will used costs Team Selection 3 If judges required reimbursement expenses will limited mileage current AMA-defined rates accommodation expenses one-half double occupancy rate maximum two nights 4 All expenses must approved Team Selection Chairman expenses must submitted writing AMA Headquarters receipt expenditure Contacts Contact organizers motel site directions Bob Heywood 513 890-7555 joe Brownlee 213 988-5365 D August 1991 149 Tehical Director oontiieOJ FAI Team Race continued companies have included actual specifications arrived during testing ads can helpful comes new equipment purchase time listing has problem two over its life span problem centers around fact some cases equipment changed model number did As result has difficult individual determine whether older version fact narrowband have made effort rectify situation Two manufacturers have passed along way determine before after problem receiver JR radio systems narrowband receivers carry letters B C W receiver case Futuba has indicated us receiver carries round silver seal half inch diameter words Narrowband 20 KHz-1991 inside black square center circle denotes equipment designed built after changes brought line AMA guidelines some cases will find units manufactured company sold under different names separate importers have made no assumption case purpose listing system added listing documentation received specific system named Elsewhere frequency scene published information last month concerning waiver granted Robinson Engineering Company granted permission operate low power transmitters crane operations until June 1993 deeply involved now contacting 130 users effort determine whether might affect model operations Some users have responded next month should have listing published indicating frequency power level location of cranes interesting note some companies called us rather upset find out frequency assignment temporary fact contrary normal FCC regulations Part 95 service will keep posted subject now process putting together next Competition Regulations 199293 voting over now task inserting information making other changes begins such fun Contest Board Chairpersons have task along some help Headquarters end book has always some dialogue about improving quality rule book Such things less pulpy paper larger print have basic focus talk Along lines improving general quality competition services would like consider following suggestions January year Scale Contest Board met discuss 1992-93 rule book proposals unprecedented meeting occurred due extreme number complexity proposals well overall emotional climate created several issues meeting proved quite productive vividly revealed value conducting business manner opposed written communication result event along other concerns within competition structure have prompted discussions regarding competition-oriented member AMA Specifically discussion centers around issuance special competition license persons fly officiate rule book events basic benefits program would include following types items 1 Special license card 2 AMA Competition Regulations mailed automatically per cycle 3 FAI Sporting Code available upon request per cycle 4 Bi-annual newsletter containing AMA FAI updates changes clarifications etc available 5 Improved rule procedures funding face-to-face Contest Board meetings necessary time initial vote 6 Significantly improved readability AMA Competition Regulations 7 Recording contestant classification activity Headquarters Pattern Helicopter Scale considerations presented above compilation ideas several sources incorporation would probably require modest fee $5 $10 has suggested would result increase service competition-oriented flier Two last itemsThe second issue Cabane CD newsletter has mailed CDs item designed improve communications people run events Academy AndIt has banner year scholarship applications 1990 Academy awarded $25000 individuals pursuing higher education goals year have over 40 applications process Scholarship Committee has its work cut out it attempts new schedule will result awards being made before beginning next school year computer terminal says Enuf Technical Directors typed out Cheers next month D Parts 1 2 4 applicable others Part 2 paragraph 21 clearly applicable Team Selection other paragraphs addressing needs other disciplines Part 2 paragraph 222c wire enclosure around Team Race circle will required Normal AMA safety procedures apply Part 2 paragraph 231 Due large number competitive flights required entrant may process three models rather two Part 2 paragraph 234 Marking motors required However sharing motors between competitors disallowed Part 2 paragraph 238 Models need pre-processed NAC Part 4 paragraph 43lOa-g Other sections Team Selection program redefine paragraphs Part 4 paragraph 4311 Defining international team classification applicable Part 4 paragraph 4312a Only sentence organizers must appoint panel least three FAI judges retained paragraph Part 4 paragraph 4312b-c Only two time keepers per entrant will required However three can used average watches will used after applying sound judgment validity recorded times Part 4 paragraph 41313 Colored lights other effective visual signal will used notify entrants warnings jury Team Race jury will comprised three people experienced Team Race competition Team Race jury will selected contest organizers Location Time event will held Dick Scobee Memorial Field Houston Texas September 28-29 1991 will hosted Clear Lake Line Winders Contest Director will Frank Williams Discussion contest procedures processing models will occur Friday evening September 27 1991 time site determined later Entry 1 Open AMA NAA members will eligible represent USA 1992 Control Line World Championships NAA membership card official International License provides requisite FAI stamp 2 Entry fee will $100 per team Pre entry should made sending fees AMA Headquarters attention Competition Dept Pre-entry strongly encouraged must postmarked no later two weeks prior event enable Headquarters notify contest management receipt fees Entry may made on-site up instant preliminary processing models complete 150 Model Aviation 3 All fees collected on-site will sent full AMA Headquarters Reimbursement expenditures will outlined below 4 If pre-entered participant unable attend refund will granted requested writing AMA Headquarters no later 30 days after event have used defray cost team selection 2 No 50% entry fees will used costs team selection 3 Reimbursement expenses members Team Race jury will Budgetlimited mileage current AMA-defined rates accommodation expenses 1 Entry fees intended support __ one-half double occupancy rate team members after reasonable amounts maximum two nights 4 All expenses must approved Team Selection Chairman expenses must submitted writing AMA receipt expenditure Contacts Contact organizers motel site directions Frank Williams 713 488-1371 Bill Lee 713 499-3087 SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X Focus Competition will present time time constructive thought-provoking 0 ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides Focus Competition will endeavor print viewpoints have submitted within limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste De termination appropriateness publication of matters must necessity rest 0 solely publisher C, thoughts presented author should construed AMA HQ staff AMA officers publisher should note publication rules X change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has pre 0 m sented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action 0 CD x 0 0 CD Solution Boring Pattern Competition Ray Betancourt El Cajon California Over years has written said again again Pattern Competition boring planes look same fly same However Tournament Champions aura excitement level competition maneuvers aircraft past level competition now airplanes being flown contribute greatly excitement solution eradicate boredom Pattern Competition would therefore seem obvious airplane level competition should compliment other Novice Class Aircraft High wing cabin single engine tail dragger Example Citabra 25 cu-in maximum displacement engine Advanced Class Aircraft World War Fighter Bi-Plane single engine tail dragger Example Spad 40 cu-in maximum displacement 4-stroke engine Expert Class Aircraft World War II Fighter Aircraft single engine retractable gear Example ME-109 60 cu-in maximum displacement engine tuned pipe aircraft Masters Class Aircraft Quarter-Scale Aerobatic single engine Example Sukhoa SU-26M 30 cu-in maximum displacement engine eStandoff Scale Documentation required registration course proposal modified way order increase both competitors spectators interestD Building Future Jerry Hicks Chesterton Indiana What suppose would happen aeromodeling no new modelers come along future would perpetuate favorite pastime explore new materials push limits performance envelope now know Its well-accepted fact us will live forever few us really want order aeromodeling other endeavor matter exist move forward must introduce fascinating world younger generations will see remotecontrolled flight lives future have son local 3rd grade loves work shop possibly anything else world has aspirations point young life being full-size helo pilot being worthwhile occupation encourage him whenever subject comes up Being professional modeler well die-hard hobbyist point out similarities between models full-size aircraft much modelers experience used developing full-size flight modelers can actually take credit very large amount current technology dont hesitate point out well Hes heard words often knows almost heart reach other youngsters tell about recently invited visit sons class present short program about helicopters looking visit mixed emotions Id visited 1stgrade class same thing different. younger easier impress newer business Id never done school appearance before Now kids would older easily entertained become person some note CD field other appearance 0 under belt Would 10 kids ng same question repeatedly some U bored distraction others W just unruly word BOMB 0 mind possible X Id have friend roommy CD son Jamie got classroom 3rd 0 grade classes assembled group nearly 100 students Id hoped w have models set up before theyo came back recess didnt quite x make it. start talking worked feared worst would CO tougher working group o peers introduced Jamies father professional model- builder race think worst fear speaking w front group running out o things say having anyone ask x questions invited Happily neither happened day CD spoke perhaps 10 minutes about o modelshow made what made fly what two examples Id brought along cycled retracts trusty old 222 few times explained models often used film work like movies TV aircraft vehicle gets blown up w crashes real people dont get doing dangerous stunts real aircraft dont get damaged U amazed girls U class asked really good questions about theO models real helossome X actually out-did boys kids greatlots questions -behaved let myself o didnt care Im best flier d told right up U front Well maybe little knew U was giving something 0 different learn being strictly X educational fun too must have having funthey laughed CD worst jokes 0 passed around main rotor blade ained kept helo air U amazed Like U adults take rotors granted 0 never really realizing just X little strips material support guide helicopter through air CD didnt realize blades what 0 makes difference between helicopter keep flying about U land very hard 0 Continued page 152 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX August 1991 151 n x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 think fun 0 started talking about real helicopters didnt care wasnt pilotbeing 0 crewman just fine young CO lady named Tiffany volunteered let dress up flight gear show Xwhat air crews wear THEY get o dressed work giggled explained item added 0 wardrobe rest class got lot fun out seeing helmet 0 Nomex gloves sunglasses etc took like champ took another volunteer youngster name X josh set him up headset knee 0 board other extra gear made m two crew Tiffany command pilot Josh crew chief asked imagine what would like flying same aircraft being able hear see other have communicate through X the headset helmet asked 0 rest class give examples a what helicopters could literally overwhelmed answers Chad tried o on helmet glasses too said made him feel like TOP GUN Did class enjoy visit Well got nearly hundred thank-you letters o drawings presentation combined classes youd surprised a at remembered details Id said paying o attention details models CO found way drawings said paid VERY close attention what going front Perhaps some kids will go aviation careers day know two have definite plans direction son Jamie wants full-size helo pilot pal son long time friend Chad has aspirations going Navy Fighter Weapons School Miramar NAS Knowing some things dad pulled younger heaven help world hope both realize dreams may others too go work aviation field everyone can pilot someone has design build aircraft pilots fly aircraft will start out model point wanted make kids modeling kind whether full-size developments just pleasurable hobby takes commitment love what youre doing solid educational background teachers liked part best wasnt saying just benefit really believe know what takes make mark world As finishing up appearance wondered kids classroom could aviation pioneers looked eyes student saying thank- yous CO 0 realized what takes go far aviation ed go looking squarely w eyes next Chuck Yeager Amelia 0 Earhardt John Glenn Sally Ride X maybe Orville Wilbur Wright Think about modelers seldom CO admit things following o generations thats shame ld thanked U should sorry Teaching past W present future modelers aviators 0 joy can surpassed X own flight NEED show things childrenthey future well CO own personally hope 0 around just long enough sons ration show us thing two aboutU composites engineering propulsion W start idea like modeling 0 gives glimpse fantasy X flight responsible giving idea urging carry CO through 0 would like thank teachers ents Brummitt Elementary 3rd 0 grade class 1989-90 teaching W its okay myself pass some 0 history give something think X about Take fellow modelers enjoyable CO presentations life 0 letters will saved twenty years now Ill take out again see 3rd graders news EW 0 SOAPBOX X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD-Result TABULATIONFINAL VOTE PPassed0- Vote 0 c N atedand 50E- c Tally Us lIIIIVViVIIVIIIIXXXl ELC-92-2 Create new event Electric ROW Seaplane ProvisionalYYNYNYYYNYP 7Y 3N Basic rules included proposal ELC-92-4 Create new event Electric Indoor Duration ProvisionalYYYYNYY-NYP 7Y 2N Basic rules included proposal ELC-92-5 RC Electric Sport Scale Event 627 Delete item 420 EventYYYYNNY-NYP 6Y 3N 627 Competition Regulations ELC-92-6 600 series events para1 p 124 delete itemY'YYY-YYP 9Y Maximum weight battery pack11 kilograms INDOOR CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTEof Vote YYesPPassed ~-0 NNo DDefeated-t~ d ~ Tally IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXl IND-92-2 Bostonian Event 215 para 177 p 22 add onlyY NYYY YYYY P 8Y iN entry per contestant allowed IND-92-3 Bostonian Event 215 para 1767 p 22 change read .but windshieJd must meet 1 square inch rule Y Y Y N P 8Y iN must stand least above top fuselage 152 Model Aviation SCALE CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTE YYesPPassed ~oVote N Defeated ~~~ Tally IIIllIV VVIixxxi SC-92-1 Sport Scale Event 509 recommended AMAapproved CL Sport Scale score sheet used judgingYY YY YV YY YYV PilY added para 5-1 p 108 para 71 p 109 SC-92-3 Peanut Scale Events 501 505 change model dimension rules V Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N V P lOY iN SC-92-7 Scale General para 3 p 99 add words Fun Scaley yyyy yyyy yy pilY first sentence item 3 SC-92-8 Peanut Indoor Rubber add end item 3 p 99yyV YV YVYV YY PilY Events 501 505 507 exempt requirement SC-92-9 RC Sport Scale Event s 511 514 Sport Scale Giant para 55b p 112 change Same size shape colorVYYN V YYYVYV P bY iN Similar size shape color SC-92-10 RC Giant Scale Event 514 para 1 p113 delete Except~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ilY pilot figures required Giant SC-92-15 Sport Scale Event 509 changes flight/scoring rulesV YY YV YYYV YY PilY SC-92-17 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 para 9 p 113y VV YY YV N V YY P bY iN add end present sentence nearest half-point N D 4Vr7N SC-92-20 Helicopter Event 518 para 4a p 121 read Ay yy yy yy yy yy pilY nublished three-view drawing p 109 1i change wording glass fiberglass P bY iN SC-92-25 Fun Scale Event 520 first sentence p 114 removey y VPilY entry level SC-92-26 Fun Scale Event 520 para 1 p 114 add first sentence advance notice event may con-yV YVV VVV VVV PilY ducted different classes based skill age level ie Open Entry Junior Senior etc SC-92-27 Fun Scale Event 520 para 2 p 114 insert beginning x y y y y y r y p ilY paragraph Static score will 0 5 points SC-92-28 Sport Sclae Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 2 p 111 change following safety provisions must bey y y y y yV VVVV PilY observed read Non-compliance following safety provisions cause disqualification SC-92-29 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 changes inVVVVVVVV VVV PilY muffler requirements exempting electric motors SC-92-34 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 55a p 112 change read flying propeller diameter andVVVVVV VVVVV PilY color may substituted scale propeller flight SC-92-35 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 Flying/staticVVVVVVVV VVV PilY spinner rules changes SC-92-36 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 5Se p 112 after words submitted scale judging add Static judges will make note static judgingVVVVV VVV VVV PilY sheet observed droppable stores place model time static judging SC-92-38 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 72 p 113VV VVV VVVVVV PilY delete conditions very light winds August 1991 153 Scale Contest Board Final Vote continuedIIIiiiIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXl lt SC-92-40 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 p 113 new~,,~,,,,~~ ilY paragraph flight rules changes SC-92-41 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 flight rules changes~~~~YYYP ilY paragraph 8 p 113 SC-92-43 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 p 113 add newNYYNY YYYNP 8Y 3N) paragraph flight rules changes SC-92-44 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 94 p 113~~YY YYYYP ilY rewrite flight rules changes SC-92-47 Scale Judges Guide para 23 p 115 change sentence majority full-scale prop-driven aircraft read Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY full-scale prop-driven aircraft SC-92-48 Scale Judges Guide para 3 p 115 pre-contest pilots N N Y Y Y Y Y N P 7Y 4N meeting rules change SC-92-51 Scale Judges Guide para 432 p 118 second sentence delete words upwind headingY Y YV Y YVY VYV PilY SC-92-52 Scale Judges Guide para 433 p 118 flight rules changeV Y YV Y YVY Y Y Y PilY SC-92-53 Precision Event 515 para 2 p 110 change following safety provisions must observed read Non-compli- V P ilY ance following safety provisions cause disqualification SC-92-54 Precision Event 515 para 28 p 110 change second sentence read Electric motors exempted V Y Y V N Y V N V Y N P 8V 3N requirement SC-92-56 Precision Event 515 para 6 p 110 delete last ~V N YVVVV Y P laY iN sentence conditions very light wind SC-92-59 Giant Event 514 para 21 p 114 following 96 cubic inches add exception electric motors y y Y YV YVVY Y PilY engine must equipped effective muffler silencer limit noise output eligible event SC-92-60 New event CL Profile Scale rules basically same event509 minor changes implementYVY YVV Y YV N Y P laY iN Profile concept SC-92-63 CL Precision para 62 p 106 new engine starting~~ VY PilY takeoff rules SC-9264 add 3pert Sport 2-65 CL Sport Scale para 9 p 109 new item flight rulesYYV YY Y YV Y VY PilY SC-92-71 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 7 p 109 new item 75Y N Yy Y YVY YY Y P bY iN flight rule change SC-92-73 CL Precision p 107 revisions flight scoring rulesY VVY VVVVY N Y P bY iN SC-92-75 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 46 p 109 delete item N Y N N V P 7Y 3N Plastic film covering list SC-92-76 CL Precision Event 508 para 31 p 106 second sentence delete words ducted fan installations andVVV VV VVVV V V PilY SC-92-79 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 82 p 109 add after words typical aircraft modeled add wordsV VYVVVVVVVV PilY include climb dive SC-92-80 CL Precision Event 508 para 8n p 107 after words typical aircraft modeled add words toVVVVVVVVVVV PilY include climb dive te L 3UIL 3LdI Epdrd OL paiter words judging form Derore riying add Any maneuver and/orV VVVilY scale operation may selected scoring once during single official flight 154 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote continuedI II iii IV [ V VI VII VIII IX X XlResult SC-92-84 CL Precision Event 508 para 8 p 106 after words unless operation complete add Any maneuvery yy yyy yyyyy pilY and/or scale operation may selected scoring once during official flight SC-92-85 CL Precision Event 508 para 6 p 106 add new item Y N Y y y y y y y y y p laY iN flight rules changes Scale Events 511-514 para 7 p 113 new item 74 Official Flight official flight attempt made whatever result attempt theYYYY YYYYYYY PilY model lifts off model fails commence takeoff maneuver within 12 minutes allowed flight SC-92-91 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 55 add g model equipped tailskid takeoff surface paved tail wheel may added foryyy yyy YN YY N P 9Y 2N flying assist ground controllability wheel may added grass takeoff surface available contestant use chooses 3U[L 3Laie 3dllpldne rverii 311 para p ii launch/flight rules change T 7{7 7y [SC92104 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 para 45 p 111 three-view rules change L-2-1tJ9 sport caIeEventspara 3 p change first sentence read scale model shallyyy yy yyy yyy pilY replica copy heavier-than-air man-carrying fixed-wing aircraft SC-92-110 Delete event 514 Giant Scale change YY YYYY P 9Y 2N requirements found event 511 Sport Scale C-92-116 Unified Scale judging Regulations para 4 p 100~~yyyyyy pilY documentation rules changes SC-92-117 CL RC Sport Scale Events 509 511-514 paras 43 44 y y y y y y y y y y y p ilY 45 color/marking documentation rules changes SC-92-119 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 7 p 113 add new item 74 once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls YY YYY YYY YYY PilY Operation anyone else shall require disqualification entire flight SC-92-120 Helicopter Event 518 para 5 p118 flight static~~~YYYY PilY judging rules changes August 1991 155 U CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATIONFINAL VOTE Y P ed~and No D ated-~o~~ az ~~-~u Tally VVIVIIVIIIIXX CL-92-1 Combat Event 328 paragraph changesYYYYYYYYYP 9Y CL9ZRat RacingVN CL-92-3 Endurance Event 332 Change fuel tank requirementsVYYVVVYVYP 9Y CL-92-6 Combat Event 330 p 56 add new section pertaining~'NYYNVP7Y2N engine restraining cable CL-92-8 Combat Event 328 para 12i p 55 read .restraining cable minimum 027 standard wire"'" ~ CL-92-9 Slow Combat Event 329 para 2d p55 deleteYNYYVYVYVP 8Y iN CL-92-1O Combat Event 328 p55 last sentence para 112 read .disqualification may result. Add 112aN Y N Y-N V YV P5Y3N Unless model has resrtained safety thong CL-92-12 Combat Event 328 changes paras 822 823, ,~ ,,~ 9V p 53 111g p 55 CL-92-14 CL General para 4 p 24 para 3 p 41 changes safety V N V P 8Y iN thong requiremnts CL-92-16A Racing Unified Rules engine refueling rules changesVYYY VVY VV P9Y CL-92-18 Slow Combat Event 329 para 2 p 55 read aircraft shall have profile fuselage aircraftY YVV N Y Y N N P 6Y 3N must fly counterclockwise uoriRht flight CL 92-19 Comb N string CL-92-20 Combat/Slow CombatlA Combat Events 328-330 CombatI N Y circle dimensionsj CL-92-22 Precision Aerobatics Events 322-326 flight manuever{ 717 6V2I changes Precision angesV Carrieimd NN ipetition CL-92-29 Navy Carrier Events 319-321 flight rules change fI N V Y V VVV lintVN t N idLIIi UnifiedV VVVVVVVV P9Y CL-92-35 Events 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 Racing UnifiedV VVV N YV V- P7Y1N Rules Changes additions pages 34 36 37 CL-92-36 Events 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 Racing Unified V V V V V V V V V P 9Y Rules Changes 115 page 36 CL-92-37 Event 311 Rat Racing Changes paragraph 33 page 36V VV V VVVVV P9Y CL-92-39 Event 312 Slow Rat Fliers rules changes replaceV VVV VV VVV P9V paragraph 33 page 37 CL-92-40 B Speed Event 303 p 28 line lap length changesV VV V VV N Y Y P 8Y 1 N CL-92-43 Navy Carrier Event 319-321 para 2 p 38 third sentence change word stem stern diagram page 39V VV VVV VV V P9Y shows proper positioning ramp 156 Model Aviation Control Line Contest Board Initial Vote continuedIII Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X XlResult CL-92-44 Navy Carrier Events 319-321 P 39 delete caption deck y y y y y p 9Y diagram Maximum wingspan 44 inches CL-92-45 CL General Figure 1 p 25 change make bend around y y y y y y y y y p 9Y /s-in-dia rod make bend around rod CL-92-50 Speed Event 301 line length speed scoring and , y y y y y y y p 9 lap rule changes RC AEROBATICS CONTEST BOARDc-~Result TABULATION L VOTE ote Y ed wa0 NNoDDefeatedand ~ Tally II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI RCA-92-1 Events 401-404 para 41 p 61 flight scoring rule change N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P 7Y 3N RCA-92-6 Judges Guide p 67 Slow Roll Change second sentence YIY read Center model has rolled exactly 180 degreesYYYYYYNYYNYP 9Y 2N RCA-92-7 Judges Guide p 68 Takeoff Add Center maneuver isYNYYNYYNP 8Y 3N lift after second naraeranh D 6Y 5N KtJ-2-EI insert S turnarouna maneuvers tne current Sportsman class maneuver schedule Add Split S Y N Y Y Y N Y Y N N Y P 7Y 4N description maneuvers RCA-92-24 General Events 401-405 para 103 p 60 add flight must completed end round being flown Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY within time frame designated CD RCA-92-34 Events 401 402 403 404 405 General N Y Y N Y Y P 9Y 2N Flight order rules changes RCA-92-35 Changes Event 405 Expert Turnaround page 62 N Y Y N Y Y P 9Y 2N changes Section E Judges Guide RCA-92-36 Landing rule changes Events 401 402 403 404 ilY 405 Judges Guide page 66 RCA-92-37 Rewrite maneuver descriptions Events 401 402 N N Y Y Y Y Y Y P (9Y 2N 403 404 405 Judges Guide page 63 RCA-92-39 Event 403 Advanced page 61 maneuver changes change class turnaround format flown y y y y y y y Y N Y Y P laY iN box same manner Expert Turnaround RCA-92-40 K factors assigned maneuver Events 401 Y N Y Y Y Y Y P bY iN 402 403 Novice Sportsman Advanced RCA-92-41 RC Aerobatics General Guidelines site set-up descriptions classes using scored turnaround y y y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY format pattern schedules RCA-92-42 RC Aerobatics General Maximum noise level changes Y Y P ilY page 59 para 42 RCA-92-43 Add section addendum containing definitions tojudgesGuidepage62 Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P1OY11N RCA-92-44 Official Flight rules changes RC Aerobatics ilY General page 60 RCA-92-45 Masters Event 404 para 18 p 62 replace current set masters maneuvers turnaround format and y y y y y y Y Y N Y Y P bY iN K factors Maneuver descriptions provided Judges Guide RCA-92-48 General para 2042 p 62 flight rules change N Y Y Y V Y Y Y V N Y P 9Y 2N RCA-92-49 Sport Aerobatics Events 411-413 p70 Extensive changes V P ilY general event rules judging guide August 1991 157 FREFLIGHTCONTESTBOARD8Result TABULATIONFINAL VOTE0 es PPassed~ ote N Defeated o Tally TTF1WWVVIVIIVIIIIXX FF-92-1 Delete event 128 Free Flight Outdoor Helicopter ProvisionalYNY~~YYYP bY iN Competition Regulations FF-92-2 Delete event 141 Special Handlaunch Glider Supplementalyyyyyyyyyyyp ilY Competition Regulations FF-92-3 Delete event 131 AMA Cub Supplemental theyYYYYYY Y YY N laY iN Competition Regulations FF-92-4 Delete event 108 Time Target Gas Competition ~ , ilY Regulations FF-92-6 Big E Event 121 add following event may Y P 9Y 2N combined others AMA sanctioned contests FF-92-8 CO2 Event 163 General parE 2 p 13 change engine, ,~ yy yyy pilY description text FF-92-9 C02 Event 163 para 3 p 13 delete item para 3'~ ~' YY N YY P lOY iN Reletter remaining items FF-92-10 C02 Event 163 parE 3 p 13 delete item c parE 3 Y N P 9Y 2N Reletter remaining items FF-92-11 C02 Event 163 parE 3 p 13 delete item d para 3YYYYYYYY N YY P lOY iN FF-92-12 C02 Event 163 para 4 p 13 delete para 4 replace supplied text detailing 4 Engine Run 5 Flight MaximumY N yYYYY YN Y Y P 9Y 2N 6 Launching 7 Official Flight 8 Unofficial Flight 9 Number Flights FF-92-13 C02 Event 163 p 13 proposal divides CO2 two Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y P lOY iN separate engine size classes FF-92-14 Outdoor Catapult Glider Event 142 para 4 p 18yY Y YYY YY N Y Y P lOY iN launching rule change FF-92-15 Outdoor Catapult Glider Event 142 paras 8 9 p 18 flight y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y P lOY iN flight scoring rules changes FF-92-20 P-30 Event 124 p 15 create new parE 122 Launching shall specified landplane models FF GeneralYY YYYYYYYY Y PilY Renumber present text 123 124 125 126 FF-92-21 Event 163 CO-2 Power page 13 new parE 4 4 Launching shall specified landplane models FF GeneralYYY YYY YYYYY PilY renumber present text 4 5 AMA SINCE 1936 SPECIAL EVENTS Result CONTEST BOARDof TABULATIONFINAL VOTE Vote SE ~and PPassedTally L N Defeated SEB-92-2 Climb Glide Event 703 extensive rewrite rules involving paragraphsN YYY Y P 4Y iN 32 33 5 61 62 63 7 SEB-92-3 New event proposed 2 RC Scale Combat designed models maximum dry weight 1 kg 22 lbN Y N Yy p 3Y 2N engine 20 cubic inch displacement Complete rules included proposal 158 Model Aviation TABULATION L VOTE SOARING CONTEST BOARDResult o v o5 esrrasseu-- ~--- cand NNoDDefeated 3 o ~ ,Tally ii iii iv v vi ViTTI ix x xi SO-92-2 Events 441-444 451-454 para 10lc p 90 add words sanctioned competition onlynot establishingY Y N YN Y Y Y Y P 7Y 2N records SO-92-3 Class B Events 442 452 para 312 P 90 change words less 1 meters read greaterYY YYYYY P9Y 1 meters SO-92-4 Class C Events 443 453 para 313 p 90 change words less 2 meters read greaterY YYYYY YYY P9Y 2 meters RC RACING CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTEof YYesPPassed- -- ~Vote N ated~oand OWTally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl RCR-92-1 A Pylon Provisional Event 423 para 321 p 82 delete last sentence paragraph replace withStraight Y V Y V Y Y V Y N V P 9Y 1 N exhaust extensions will allowed RCR-92-6 Formula Event 421 para 10 p 77 handicap system~N YN YY N N P 6Y 4N rules change C~ AM SINCE 1936 RCHELICOPTERCONTESTBOARDResult TABULATIONFINAL VOTE- ~ - YYes PPassed ote O DDefeated y Ii lii IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl RCH-92-2 This proposal complete replacement RC Helicopter rules pages 86 through 89 Proposer further states adopted mandatory advancement 1991 would waived advancement points restart zero 1992VVVV VVV VVVV PilY one-time provision would allow competitors choose class will fly will allowed move backward class desired August 1991 159 IN or Contest Board GENERAL CONTEST BOARDControl Line Contest BoardResult ANDFree Flight Contest Board SC e Contest Board fIItIC tric Contest Board EAELDUIIVI COUFIL RCA o Control Aerobatics Contest BoardVote TABULATION L VOTERCH Radio Control Helicopter Contest Boardand RCR Radio Control Racing Contest Board Y edRC5 o Control Soaring Contest Board Tally [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] NNoDDefeatedBd III Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl IN GEN-92-1 Selection National Champions p 9 Reword deleting word National Passed GEN-92-2 may Ch GEN-92-3 char usua GEN-92-4 Ex change GEN-92-8 Delete item 4 p 9 replace following 4 Identification models except Indoor will identified owners name address AMA number model Individual events listed within bookCompettion Regulations may have additional identification requirements must adhered Passed Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 9Y yyyyyyy 7Y Y Y YYYN9Y2N TyYYYYYWTFlOY IC YYYYYVYN YY9YiN CAYYYYYYYYYYYilY ThWyYYYYYYY9Y CRYYYYYYYY YYlOY CS Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N5Y 3N N N Y 7Y 4N VNN7YI YY9Y iN YYYiOYiN Y8Y1N NY8Y2N 7Y7ThJ lIE TWY wWN4l Y4r E IEFNN37I -NY8Y YYYt9Y2r Y 9 N V Y t8Y2t VV IN- VT LI IXX11 Y YP 7Y YY YP 8Y NN NY Yrt9Y2r NNjjatjrirs -N YP 8Y NY VPtBY3t YP 9Y NY YPf7Y3N YV NP BY iN IXXXl Y YP 8Y IN Y Y Y Y N Y YY YP 8Y iN CL N Y Y Y Y NN YP5Y3N FF Y Y YY N Y N N NY YP7Y4N SC V YYYY Y Y Y YYP lOY ELC Y N Y Y Y Y Y YY YP 9Y iN RCA Y Y YY Y Y Y Y YY YP ilY RCHY YY Y V Y YP 9Y RCR Y Y Y Y Y Y Y YY YP lOY RCS Y Y Y N Y Y Y V Y BY iN 160 Model Aviation VV V V V Vt9Y IX Y Y Y Y8Y iN X Xl Y 7Y iN clear t Def

Competition Nitro Panic plant nations largest supplier nitromethane burned down about month ago supply nitro model fuel manufacturers has se verely curtailed Sig Mfg declares its supply second source secure does intend increase fuel prices unless its costs nitro increase drastically Some model fuel manufacturers eval uating alternative fuel additives Most model engines will run fuel con taining no nitro FAI Power events pro hibit nitro however peak power output will less idling speed may have creased ease starting may decrease Note Fronthe nical Director Bob Underwood Lets start great big thank clubs provided copy club rules layout flying site rechartering information clubs sent out year request included copy such items operational rules safety rules site layout constitution bylaws frequency management plan etc attempting build data base can used clubs contact us type information issue would like club study carefully division site rules two groups operational safety Often posted rules field have mixed together Because item three General section AMA Safety Code mixing two categories can sometimes create confusion regarding what club rules become part Code what instance No low passes over runway would considered safety rule However No flying before 9 am would operational rule Flying Site Safety Rules 1 Deliberate flying behind flight line prohibited 2 Each transmitter must display frequency identification 3 No taxiing pit area 4 First-time flights new repaired aircraft shall done during peak spectator attendance periods 5 Children permitted beyond spectator area under direct supervision adult 6 The established club frequency control plan will force times 7 Control Line equipment shall inspected before initial flight day 8 Helicopter flights designated areas Continued page 149 USA Junior FAI Free Flight Team Robert W Waterman Co-Chairman FFTSC National Aero Clubs nations fielding Junior FAI Free Flight model airplane teams represent countries World Championships held biennially alternating host countries United States participating countries 1992 will third Junior World Championships 1990 USA FiC team won first place Additionally Mike Keller California flier became Junior World Champion FAI Power flier super show given competition socialist countries have government sponsored funded programs Some programs namely USSR China have multiple thousands participants programs field thoroughly trained teams team-built models case USA depend upon hardy individuals unselfishly take good part personal free time find interested Junior fliers take under tutelage help become competent builders fliers also depend upon contributions individuals companies fund effort regard need help modeling community budget 1992 program $20750 includes World Championship entry fees air fares van rental model box fees small contingency fee Donations should check made out Academy Model Aeronautics tax deductible done way Send contributions AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Attn Competition Dept Attach note indicating contribution 1992 Junior FAI Free Flight Team Fund deposits will earn interest until used know company desires become involved sponsorship team please contact Bob Waterman 4480 NW Wallowa Ct Portland OR 97229 Telephone 503 645-0987 800 547-1526 weekdays have promotion material available am available personally contact interested parties st 1991 147 FAt Team Race 1992 Team Selection Program Type Contest Team Race team will selected single site team selection event will held over two day period total six rounds will flown three flown day participants score will average three fastest heats case tie other heats will used comparing next fastest heat until tie resolved team will comprised three teams top scores Conduct Contest Per FAI Sporting Code Sections 4 Part 2 4a modified Section 4 Part 2 Team Selection International Contest selecting United States team World Championships Section 4 Part 2 directly applicable excepting rules pertain multi-national considerations general Section 4 Part 2 can read substituting words Team Selection words International Contest World Championships Paragraphs 21-22 applicable Team Selection Paragraphs defining teams international competition applicable 235 236 FAI jury make-up will according published AMA procedures Team Selection programs paragraph 24 applicable Paragraphs 25-26 28 29 212 217 applicable Paragraphs 274 allowing practice day 277 applicable Free Flight applicable Section 4a Continued page 150 148 Model Aviation CONTEST COORDINATORS COMPETITION DIRECTORY I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St. Rockland MA 02370 II A Sobrino 8726 88th St Woodfteven Oueens NY 11421 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 RC Robert Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07066 Ill CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department RCNelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho SI Allentown PA 18103 East RCM Weisenbech 4588 W 148th Cleveland OH 44136 West IV CL & FF Bob Nicka 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RCHoward Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 V RC Ralph Bailey PO Box 1287 Orangeburg SC 291181287 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 36106 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Rensselaer St Jacksonville FL 32205 VI CL & FF AMA Heedquertera Competition Department RC ay 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute IN RC Pylon & SoaringRC Pattern & other RCRC eacept Soaring Bold Face Below indicates Cheirman Contest Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doug Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 III Welt VanGorder 5689 Victory view Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PO Boo 581 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7708 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 1100 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 101 Forest Dr Advance NC 27006 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Boo 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd. Lyme CT 08371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 III Rudy Klulber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23381 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 E Raines Rd Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irv Searl 52 Langholm Dr Nashua NH 03062 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 III Bill Cerper 127 Pearl St. Jackson OH 45640 IV Bob Karlsson 708 BuIlen Dr Middletown DE 19709 V David PlaIt 1306 Havn NW Palm Bey FL 32907 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Nelson Whitman PO Boa 415 East Falmouth MA 02536 II Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 16201 IV Woody Blenchard 1733 Beach Rd. Hampton VA 23664 V Robert Nelson 390 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33884 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 VII CL & FF AMA Hesdqusflers Competition Department Entire district eacept Michigan RC Leon Cordy N4803 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigan RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 VIII Randy Randolph PO Box 271948 Dallas TX 75227 Ix Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 RC Judy Gerken 2069 South Raleigh St Denver CO 80219 X Ellis HaIl 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 No Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 So Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96818 Hawaii utah Arizona David Litt 1111 N 94th St #53 Mesa AZ 85205 xl Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 RC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 VI Charlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 90829 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Orion MI 48359 VIII Ralph Bud Tenny Boa 848 RIchardson TX 75080 IX Stan Chilton 725 E Lincoln Wichita KS 672113302 X Clarence Mather 2388 Tam OShanter Ave Bishop CA 935 141944 XI Andy Tagliatico 650-B Taybin Rd NW Salem OR 97304 VI CE Robbert 349 Hillsboro Ave Lexingion KY 40511 VII Larry Dziak 2019 Strange St. Stevens Point WI 54481 VIII Bill Biachoff 7550 Christie Dallas TX 75249 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 X Vic Garner PO Box 573 Livermore CA 94550 XI John Thompson 1145 Birch Avenue Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger Dr St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 2317 Claweon Avenue Royal Oak Mt 48073 VIII Russ Snyder 114 Andorra Universal City TX 78148 IX Jerald Murphy 2223 Villa Rosa Colorado Springs CO 90904 X Joe Norcross P0 Boo 65 Hanford CA 93232 Xl Kevin Collins 2330 Sahalee Dr E Redmond WA 98053 VI John Guenther 21809 BordenGreenvllle Rd Borden IN 47108 VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boo 487 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 78016 IX Martin Libhart 139 N Edgemoor Wichita KS 87208 X Jim MacDonald 858 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Earle Moorhead 1407 Park Ave NE. Salem OR 97301 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Shaw 2758 Elmwood Ann Arbor MI 48104 VIII Frank Korman 5834 Goodwin Dallas TX 75206 IX Jason Perrin 1555 Broadway #122 Boulder CO 80302 X Robert Sliff PO Box #9 Midway City CA 92855 XI Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chairman Don Lindley 428 Tupelo Naperville IL 80540 Member East Coast Austin Leftwich 407 Aubrey Rd Richmond VA 23229 Member Central Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Member West Coast Bill Northrop 898 West 16th St. Newport Beach CA 92683 Member South Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70615 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Terr Bridgeport CT 08606 II Thomas Johnson S Forest View Dr Hopewell Jctn NY 12533 Ill R Hesaslbrock 6328 Blueberry Hilt Ct CincInnati OH 45248 IV Tom Miller 19 30 Brookgreeo Garden Fl Huntersville NC 28078 V John Fuqus 724 Diane St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodson Rd Raytown MO 64133 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wallinglord Ave Athol MA 01331 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Fl Red Bank NJ 07701 III Bill Curtis 218 Vernon Rd. Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 257 Eatevez Rd. La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard 802 Alfred Orlando FL 32810 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr. Avon CT 06001 II Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 III Dave Latsha 1141 Columbus Ave Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowood Rd Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Fritz Bias 41 Saw Mill Rd. Concord MA 01742 II Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 lii Gene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scolidale PA 15683 IV Bob Champine 305 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37358 SCALE John Guenther 21809 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 INDOOR Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr. Orion MI 48359 FREE FLIGHT Chuck Murkos 655 Carlisle Deerfield IL 60015 CL SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Ln Missouri City TX 77459 CL COMBAT Mack Henry 289 Elysian Fields Nashville TN 37211 CL AEROBATICS Pete Bergstrom 4219 2Olut Cf B Spanaway WA 98387-6714 VII David von Linsowe 7093 6 Dodge Rd. Mt Morris MI 49458 VIII William Thomas 331 SE Rockwood Bartlesnille OK 74006 IX Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 58 Kinaley KS 67947 X Craig Millet c/c Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 800 Newport Center Dr Suite 700 Newport Beach CA 92680 Xl Rick Allison 15618 Northeast 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 VI tO determinedl VII Roy Dietz 12480 Lanadowne Detroit MI 48224 VIII Dave Youngblood 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vineyard 205 5 HilIdale Saline KS 674013209 X Robert Gorham 24533 Los Alisos #103 Laguna Hills CA 92653 XI Mark Ewert 108 56 4th College Place WA 99324 VI Jim Gager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Wayne IN 488253031 VII Wayne Yasger 38235 Castle Dr. Romulus Ml 48174 VIII Dick Ritch 11042 Waswlng Houston TX 77035 IX Duane GaIl 12800 W Asbury P1. Lakewood CO 80228 X Gary Hover 18016 Ave 288 Viaslia CA 932779757 XI Tom Strom 1420 SW 160th Seattle WA 98116 Vi Stan Watson 10414W 134 St Pales Park IL 80464 VII Al Scidmore 5013 Doraett Dr. Madison WI 53711 VIII Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesquite TX 75180 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr. Sedalia CO 80135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lo Redondo Beach CA 90278 Xl Dave Johnson 3526 NE 90th Ave Portland OR 97220 RC SOARING Don Edberg 4922 Rochelle Ave Nine CA 92714 RC AEROBATICS Stephen Lelito 19 Main St Wenwell MA 01379 AC PYLON Bob Brown 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 RC ELECTRIC Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Orudell NJ 07649 RC HELICOPTER Horace Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Naperville IL 68540 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN 9 High-start lines run parallel active runway 10 All flying must end runway 11 Flight operations will stop during electrical storms 12 Models will yield right-of-way fullsize aircraft fly pre-designated areas Flying Site Operational Rules 1 No flying before 900 am 2 Only pilots assistants allowed flight line 3 Mufflers required models 4 Testing engines performed specific designated areas 5 Shelter may used pit area 6 The AMA Safety Code will displayed field open flying 7 Fliers operating models must display AMA membership cards easy identification 8 Pilots shall use appropriate announcement taking off landing emergency situations 9 Compliance rules responsibility participant 10 Dont Fly Alone 11 First aid kits carried designated members 12 Emergency numbers 1 Hospital 2 Police Public phone location _________________ 13 non-participants must behind partial barrier during Control Line Speed flying Please check club officers find out whether returned information us encourage again big Thank clubs responded willingly second AMA Today video has completed has shipped individuals clubs ordered includes segment elements typical RC flying site national flying site information Muncie safety quiz club has ordered may want see others area have copy issue three becomes available certain remember order quite some time now have running listing radio control equipment magazine indicating narrow band status transmitters receivers manner listing developed has misinterpreted some individuals Academy did testing have testing done qualify items listed simply compiled test results provided manufacturers importers after equipment tested independent testing laboratory guidelines promulgated Academy over five years ago used basis testing guidelines may found AMA Membership Manual pages 14 15 Some Continued page 150 Speed 1992 Team Selection Program Type Contest 1 The Speed Selection will held two event split site selection event site East event West participant may enter either both events payment single entry fee participant enters both events highest score will counted team selection purposes Note will no carry-over individual flights event another 2 Every attempt will made Team Selection Chairman obtain West results soon possible notify top five participants East event Conduct Contest Per FAI Sporting Code Sections 4 Part 2 4a modified Section 4 Part 2 Team Selection International Contest selecting United States team World Championships Section 4 Part 2 directly applicable excepting rules pertain multi-national considerations general Section 4 Part 2 can read substituting words Team Selection words International Contest World Championships Paragraphs 21-22 applicable Team Selection Paragraphs defining Teams International Competition applicable 235 236 FAI Jury make-up will according published AMA procedures Team Selection Programs paragraph 24 applicable Paragraphs 25-26 28 29 212 217 applicable Paragraphs 274 277 inapplicable Section 4a Parts 1 2 4 applicable others Part 2 paragraph 21 clearly applicable Team Selection other paragraphs addressing needs other disciplines Part 2 Paragraph 222c applicable Pertinent AMA safety directives will followed Part 2 paragraph 234 No engine marking will done sharing engines disallowed Part 2 paragraph 238 applicable Part 4 paragraphs 4111 4112 applicable Part 4 paragraph 4117 Only second paragraph section applies 1 An event will two days duration Two rounds will flown day 2 Each participant will allowed two attempts complete official flight per round Failure obtain official flight round will result zero round participants score will determined average two best official flights event event tie next best official flight will compared until tie broken 3 The team will comprised three participants top scores Location Time Two sites will used 1 East event Dayton Ohio September 7-8 1991 hosted Dayton Buzzin Buzzards 2 West event Whittier Narrows Los Angeles California September 21-22 1991 hosted Control Line Speed Fliers Southern California 3 Discussion contest procedures processing models may required Friday evening preceding event Particulars will available event organizers Entry 1 Open AMA NAA members will eligible represent United States 1992 Control Line World Championships NAA membership official International License provides requisite FAI stamp 2 Entry Fee will $50 Pre-entry should made sending entry fees AMA Headquarters attention Competition Dept Pre-entry strongly encouraged must postmarked no later two weeks prior selection event enable Headquarters notify contest management receipt fees Entry may made on-site up instant preliminary processing models complete event 3 All entry fees collected on-site will sent AMA Headquarters full expenses will reimbursed noted below 4 If pre-entered participant unable attend refund will granted requested writing AMA Headquarters no later 30 days after event Budget 1 Entry fees intended support team members after reasonable amounts have used defray cost Team Selection 2 No 50% entry fees will used costs Team Selection 3 If judges required reimbursement expenses will limited mileage current AMA-defined rates accommodation expenses one-half double occupancy rate maximum two nights 4 All expenses must approved Team Selection Chairman expenses must submitted writing AMA Headquarters receipt expenditure Contacts Contact organizers motel site directions Bob Heywood 513 890-7555 joe Brownlee 213 988-5365 D August 1991 149 Tehical Director oontiieOJ FAI Team Race continued companies have included actual specifications arrived during testing ads can helpful comes new equipment purchase time listing has problem two over its life span problem centers around fact some cases equipment changed model number did As result has difficult individual determine whether older version fact narrowband have made effort rectify situation Two manufacturers have passed along way determine before after problem receiver JR radio systems narrowband receivers carry letters B C W receiver case Futuba has indicated us receiver carries round silver seal half inch diameter words Narrowband 20 KHz-1991 inside black square center circle denotes equipment designed built after changes brought line AMA guidelines some cases will find units manufactured company sold under different names separate importers have made no assumption case purpose listing system added listing documentation received specific system named Elsewhere frequency scene published information last month concerning waiver granted Robinson Engineering Company granted permission operate low power transmitters crane operations until June 1993 deeply involved now contacting 130 users effort determine whether might affect model operations Some users have responded next month should have listing published indicating frequency power level location of cranes interesting note some companies called us rather upset find out frequency assignment temporary fact contrary normal FCC regulations Part 95 service will keep posted subject now process putting together next Competition Regulations 199293 voting over now task inserting information making other changes begins such fun Contest Board Chairpersons have task along some help Headquarters end book has always some dialogue about improving quality rule book Such things less pulpy paper larger print have basic focus talk Along lines improving general quality competition services would like consider following suggestions January year Scale Contest Board met discuss 1992-93 rule book proposals unprecedented meeting occurred due extreme number complexity proposals well overall emotional climate created several issues meeting proved quite productive vividly revealed value conducting business manner opposed written communication result event along other concerns within competition structure have prompted discussions regarding competition-oriented member AMA Specifically discussion centers around issuance special competition license persons fly officiate rule book events basic benefits program would include following types items 1 Special license card 2 AMA Competition Regulations mailed automatically per cycle 3 FAI Sporting Code available upon request per cycle 4 Bi-annual newsletter containing AMA FAI updates changes clarifications etc available 5 Improved rule procedures funding face-to-face Contest Board meetings necessary time initial vote 6 Significantly improved readability AMA Competition Regulations 7 Recording contestant classification activity Headquarters Pattern Helicopter Scale considerations presented above compilation ideas several sources incorporation would probably require modest fee $5 $10 has suggested would result increase service competition-oriented flier Two last itemsThe second issue Cabane CD newsletter has mailed CDs item designed improve communications people run events Academy AndIt has banner year scholarship applications 1990 Academy awarded $25000 individuals pursuing higher education goals year have over 40 applications process Scholarship Committee has its work cut out it attempts new schedule will result awards being made before beginning next school year computer terminal says Enuf Technical Directors typed out Cheers next month D Parts 1 2 4 applicable others Part 2 paragraph 21 clearly applicable Team Selection other paragraphs addressing needs other disciplines Part 2 paragraph 222c wire enclosure around Team Race circle will required Normal AMA safety procedures apply Part 2 paragraph 231 Due large number competitive flights required entrant may process three models rather two Part 2 paragraph 234 Marking motors required However sharing motors between competitors disallowed Part 2 paragraph 238 Models need pre-processed NAC Part 4 paragraph 43lOa-g Other sections Team Selection program redefine paragraphs Part 4 paragraph 4311 Defining international team classification applicable Part 4 paragraph 4312a Only sentence organizers must appoint panel least three FAI judges retained paragraph Part 4 paragraph 4312b-c Only two time keepers per entrant will required However three can used average watches will used after applying sound judgment validity recorded times Part 4 paragraph 41313 Colored lights other effective visual signal will used notify entrants warnings jury Team Race jury will comprised three people experienced Team Race competition Team Race jury will selected contest organizers Location Time event will held Dick Scobee Memorial Field Houston Texas September 28-29 1991 will hosted Clear Lake Line Winders Contest Director will Frank Williams Discussion contest procedures processing models will occur Friday evening September 27 1991 time site determined later Entry 1 Open AMA NAA members will eligible represent USA 1992 Control Line World Championships NAA membership card official International License provides requisite FAI stamp 2 Entry fee will $100 per team Pre entry should made sending fees AMA Headquarters attention Competition Dept Pre-entry strongly encouraged must postmarked no later two weeks prior event enable Headquarters notify contest management receipt fees Entry may made on-site up instant preliminary processing models complete 150 Model Aviation 3 All fees collected on-site will sent full AMA Headquarters Reimbursement expenditures will outlined below 4 If pre-entered participant unable attend refund will granted requested writing AMA Headquarters no later 30 days after event have used defray cost team selection 2 No 50% entry fees will used costs team selection 3 Reimbursement expenses members Team Race jury will Budgetlimited mileage current AMA-defined rates accommodation expenses 1 Entry fees intended support __ one-half double occupancy rate team members after reasonable amounts maximum two nights 4 All expenses must approved Team Selection Chairman expenses must submitted writing AMA receipt expenditure Contacts Contact organizers motel site directions Frank Williams 713 488-1371 Bill Lee 713 499-3087 SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X Focus Competition will present time time constructive thought-provoking 0 ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides Focus Competition will endeavor print viewpoints have submitted within limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste De termination appropriateness publication of matters must necessity rest 0 solely publisher C, thoughts presented author should construed AMA HQ staff AMA officers publisher should note publication rules X change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has pre 0 m sented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action 0 CD x 0 0 CD Solution Boring Pattern Competition Ray Betancourt El Cajon California Over years has written said again again Pattern Competition boring planes look same fly same However Tournament Champions aura excitement level competition maneuvers aircraft past level competition now airplanes being flown contribute greatly excitement solution eradicate boredom Pattern Competition would therefore seem obvious airplane level competition should compliment other Novice Class Aircraft High wing cabin single engine tail dragger Example Citabra 25 cu-in maximum displacement engine Advanced Class Aircraft World War Fighter Bi-Plane single engine tail dragger Example Spad 40 cu-in maximum displacement 4-stroke engine Expert Class Aircraft World War II Fighter Aircraft single engine retractable gear Example ME-109 60 cu-in maximum displacement engine tuned pipe aircraft Masters Class Aircraft Quarter-Scale Aerobatic single engine Example Sukhoa SU-26M 30 cu-in maximum displacement engine eStandoff Scale Documentation required registration course proposal modified way order increase both competitors spectators interestD Building Future Jerry Hicks Chesterton Indiana What suppose would happen aeromodeling no new modelers come along future would perpetuate favorite pastime explore new materials push limits performance envelope now know Its well-accepted fact us will live forever few us really want order aeromodeling other endeavor matter exist move forward must introduce fascinating world younger generations will see remotecontrolled flight lives future have son local 3rd grade loves work shop possibly anything else world has aspirations point young life being full-size helo pilot being worthwhile occupation encourage him whenever subject comes up Being professional modeler well die-hard hobbyist point out similarities between models full-size aircraft much modelers experience used developing full-size flight modelers can actually take credit very large amount current technology dont hesitate point out well Hes heard words often knows almost heart reach other youngsters tell about recently invited visit sons class present short program about helicopters looking visit mixed emotions Id visited 1stgrade class same thing different. younger easier impress newer business Id never done school appearance before Now kids would older easily entertained become person some note CD field other appearance 0 under belt Would 10 kids ng same question repeatedly some U bored distraction others W just unruly word BOMB 0 mind possible X Id have friend roommy CD son Jamie got classroom 3rd 0 grade classes assembled group nearly 100 students Id hoped w have models set up before theyo came back recess didnt quite x make it. start talking worked feared worst would CO tougher working group o peers introduced Jamies father professional model- builder race think worst fear speaking w front group running out o things say having anyone ask x questions invited Happily neither happened day CD spoke perhaps 10 minutes about o modelshow made what made fly what two examples Id brought along cycled retracts trusty old 222 few times explained models often used film work like movies TV aircraft vehicle gets blown up w crashes real people dont get doing dangerous stunts real aircraft dont get damaged U amazed girls U class asked really good questions about theO models real helossome X actually out-did boys kids greatlots questions -behaved let myself o didnt care Im best flier d told right up U front Well maybe little knew U was giving something 0 different learn being strictly X educational fun too must have having funthey laughed CD worst jokes 0 passed around main rotor blade ained kept helo air U amazed Like U adults take rotors granted 0 never really realizing just X little strips material support guide helicopter through air CD didnt realize blades what 0 makes difference between helicopter keep flying about U land very hard 0 Continued page 152 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX August 1991 151 n x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x 0 0 CD x SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 think fun 0 started talking about real helicopters didnt care wasnt pilotbeing 0 crewman just fine young CO lady named Tiffany volunteered let dress up flight gear show Xwhat air crews wear THEY get o dressed work giggled explained item added 0 wardrobe rest class got lot fun out seeing helmet 0 Nomex gloves sunglasses etc took like champ took another volunteer youngster name X josh set him up headset knee 0 board other extra gear made m two crew Tiffany command pilot Josh crew chief asked imagine what would like flying same aircraft being able hear see other have communicate through X the headset helmet asked 0 rest class give examples a what helicopters could literally overwhelmed answers Chad tried o on helmet glasses too said made him feel like TOP GUN Did class enjoy visit Well got nearly hundred thank-you letters o drawings presentation combined classes youd surprised a at remembered details Id said paying o attention details models CO found way drawings said paid VERY close attention what going front Perhaps some kids will go aviation careers day know two have definite plans direction son Jamie wants full-size helo pilot pal son long time friend Chad has aspirations going Navy Fighter Weapons School Miramar NAS Knowing some things dad pulled younger heaven help world hope both realize dreams may others too go work aviation field everyone can pilot someone has design build aircraft pilots fly aircraft will start out model point wanted make kids modeling kind whether full-size developments just pleasurable hobby takes commitment love what youre doing solid educational background teachers liked part best wasnt saying just benefit really believe know what takes make mark world As finishing up appearance wondered kids classroom could aviation pioneers looked eyes student saying thank- yous CO 0 realized what takes go far aviation ed go looking squarely w eyes next Chuck Yeager Amelia 0 Earhardt John Glenn Sally Ride X maybe Orville Wilbur Wright Think about modelers seldom CO admit things following o generations thats shame ld thanked U should sorry Teaching past W present future modelers aviators 0 joy can surpassed X own flight NEED show things childrenthey future well CO own personally hope 0 around just long enough sons ration show us thing two aboutU composites engineering propulsion W start idea like modeling 0 gives glimpse fantasy X flight responsible giving idea urging carry CO through 0 would like thank teachers ents Brummitt Elementary 3rd 0 grade class 1989-90 teaching W its okay myself pass some 0 history give something think X about Take fellow modelers enjoyable CO presentations life 0 letters will saved twenty years now Ill take out again see 3rd graders news EW 0 SOAPBOX X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD-Result TABULATIONFINAL VOTE PPassed0- Vote 0 c N atedand 50E- c Tally Us lIIIIVViVIIVIIIIXXXl ELC-92-2 Create new event Electric ROW Seaplane ProvisionalYYNYNYYYNYP 7Y 3N Basic rules included proposal ELC-92-4 Create new event Electric Indoor Duration ProvisionalYYYYNYY-NYP 7Y 2N Basic rules included proposal ELC-92-5 RC Electric Sport Scale Event 627 Delete item 420 EventYYYYNNY-NYP 6Y 3N 627 Competition Regulations ELC-92-6 600 series events para1 p 124 delete itemY'YYY-YYP 9Y Maximum weight battery pack11 kilograms INDOOR CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTEof Vote YYesPPassed ~-0 NNo DDefeated-t~ d ~ Tally IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXl IND-92-2 Bostonian Event 215 para 177 p 22 add onlyY NYYY YYYY P 8Y iN entry per contestant allowed IND-92-3 Bostonian Event 215 para 1767 p 22 change read .but windshieJd must meet 1 square inch rule Y Y Y N P 8Y iN must stand least above top fuselage 152 Model Aviation SCALE CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTE YYesPPassed ~oVote N Defeated ~~~ Tally IIIllIV VVIixxxi SC-92-1 Sport Scale Event 509 recommended AMAapproved CL Sport Scale score sheet used judgingYY YY YV YY YYV PilY added para 5-1 p 108 para 71 p 109 SC-92-3 Peanut Scale Events 501 505 change model dimension rules V Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N V P lOY iN SC-92-7 Scale General para 3 p 99 add words Fun Scaley yyyy yyyy yy pilY first sentence item 3 SC-92-8 Peanut Indoor Rubber add end item 3 p 99yyV YV YVYV YY PilY Events 501 505 507 exempt requirement SC-92-9 RC Sport Scale Event s 511 514 Sport Scale Giant para 55b p 112 change Same size shape colorVYYN V YYYVYV P bY iN Similar size shape color SC-92-10 RC Giant Scale Event 514 para 1 p113 delete Except~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ilY pilot figures required Giant SC-92-15 Sport Scale Event 509 changes flight/scoring rulesV YY YV YYYV YY PilY SC-92-17 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 para 9 p 113y VV YY YV N V YY P bY iN add end present sentence nearest half-point N D 4Vr7N SC-92-20 Helicopter Event 518 para 4a p 121 read Ay yy yy yy yy yy pilY nublished three-view drawing p 109 1i change wording glass fiberglass P bY iN SC-92-25 Fun Scale Event 520 first sentence p 114 removey y VPilY entry level SC-92-26 Fun Scale Event 520 para 1 p 114 add first sentence advance notice event may con-yV YVV VVV VVV PilY ducted different classes based skill age level ie Open Entry Junior Senior etc SC-92-27 Fun Scale Event 520 para 2 p 114 insert beginning x y y y y y r y p ilY paragraph Static score will 0 5 points SC-92-28 Sport Sclae Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 2 p 111 change following safety provisions must bey y y y y yV VVVV PilY observed read Non-compliance following safety provisions cause disqualification SC-92-29 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 changes inVVVVVVVV VVV PilY muffler requirements exempting electric motors SC-92-34 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 55a p 112 change read flying propeller diameter andVVVVVV VVVVV PilY color may substituted scale propeller flight SC-92-35 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 Flying/staticVVVVVVVV VVV PilY spinner rules changes SC-92-36 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 5Se p 112 after words submitted scale judging add Static judges will make note static judgingVVVVV VVV VVV PilY sheet observed droppable stores place model time static judging SC-92-38 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 72 p 113VV VVV VVVVVV PilY delete conditions very light winds August 1991 153 Scale Contest Board Final Vote continuedIIIiiiIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXl lt SC-92-40 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 p 113 new~,,~,,,,~~ ilY paragraph flight rules changes SC-92-41 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 flight rules changes~~~~YYYP ilY paragraph 8 p 113 SC-92-43 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 p 113 add newNYYNY YYYNP 8Y 3N) paragraph flight rules changes SC-92-44 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 520 para 94 p 113~~YY YYYYP ilY rewrite flight rules changes SC-92-47 Scale Judges Guide para 23 p 115 change sentence majority full-scale prop-driven aircraft read Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY full-scale prop-driven aircraft SC-92-48 Scale Judges Guide para 3 p 115 pre-contest pilots N N Y Y Y Y Y N P 7Y 4N meeting rules change SC-92-51 Scale Judges Guide para 432 p 118 second sentence delete words upwind headingY Y YV Y YVY VYV PilY SC-92-52 Scale Judges Guide para 433 p 118 flight rules changeV Y YV Y YVY Y Y Y PilY SC-92-53 Precision Event 515 para 2 p 110 change following safety provisions must observed read Non-compli- V P ilY ance following safety provisions cause disqualification SC-92-54 Precision Event 515 para 28 p 110 change second sentence read Electric motors exempted V Y Y V N Y V N V Y N P 8V 3N requirement SC-92-56 Precision Event 515 para 6 p 110 delete last ~V N YVVVV Y P laY iN sentence conditions very light wind SC-92-59 Giant Event 514 para 21 p 114 following 96 cubic inches add exception electric motors y y Y YV YVVY Y PilY engine must equipped effective muffler silencer limit noise output eligible event SC-92-60 New event CL Profile Scale rules basically same event509 minor changes implementYVY YVV Y YV N Y P laY iN Profile concept SC-92-63 CL Precision para 62 p 106 new engine starting~~ VY PilY takeoff rules SC-9264 add 3pert Sport 2-65 CL Sport Scale para 9 p 109 new item flight rulesYYV YY Y YV Y VY PilY SC-92-71 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 7 p 109 new item 75Y N Yy Y YVY YY Y P bY iN flight rule change SC-92-73 CL Precision p 107 revisions flight scoring rulesY VVY VVVVY N Y P bY iN SC-92-75 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 46 p 109 delete item N Y N N V P 7Y 3N Plastic film covering list SC-92-76 CL Precision Event 508 para 31 p 106 second sentence delete words ducted fan installations andVVV VV VVVV V V PilY SC-92-79 CL Sport Scale Event 509 para 82 p 109 add after words typical aircraft modeled add wordsV VYVVVVVVVV PilY include climb dive SC-92-80 CL Precision Event 508 para 8n p 107 after words typical aircraft modeled add words toVVVVVVVVVVV PilY include climb dive te L 3UIL 3LdI Epdrd OL paiter words judging form Derore riying add Any maneuver and/orV VVVilY scale operation may selected scoring once during single official flight 154 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote continuedI II iii IV [ V VI VII VIII IX X XlResult SC-92-84 CL Precision Event 508 para 8 p 106 after words unless operation complete add Any maneuvery yy yyy yyyyy pilY and/or scale operation may selected scoring once during official flight SC-92-85 CL Precision Event 508 para 6 p 106 add new item Y N Y y y y y y y y y p laY iN flight rules changes Scale Events 511-514 para 7 p 113 new item 74 Official Flight official flight attempt made whatever result attempt theYYYY YYYYYYY PilY model lifts off model fails commence takeoff maneuver within 12 minutes allowed flight SC-92-91 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 55 add g model equipped tailskid takeoff surface paved tail wheel may added foryyy yyy YN YY N P 9Y 2N flying assist ground controllability wheel may added grass takeoff surface available contestant use chooses 3U[L 3Laie 3dllpldne rverii 311 para p ii launch/flight rules change T 7{7 7y [SC92104 Sport Scale Giant Events 511-514 para 45 p 111 three-view rules change L-2-1tJ9 sport caIeEventspara 3 p change first sentence read scale model shallyyy yy yyy yyy pilY replica copy heavier-than-air man-carrying fixed-wing aircraft SC-92-110 Delete event 514 Giant Scale change YY YYYY P 9Y 2N requirements found event 511 Sport Scale C-92-116 Unified Scale judging Regulations para 4 p 100~~yyyyyy pilY documentation rules changes SC-92-117 CL RC Sport Scale Events 509 511-514 paras 43 44 y y y y y y y y y y y p ilY 45 color/marking documentation rules changes SC-92-119 Sport Scale Giant Fun Events 511-514 520 para 7 p 113 add new item 74 once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls YY YYY YYY YYY PilY Operation anyone else shall require disqualification entire flight SC-92-120 Helicopter Event 518 para 5 p118 flight static~~~YYYY PilY judging rules changes August 1991 155 U CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATIONFINAL VOTE Y P ed~and No D ated-~o~~ az ~~-~u Tally VVIVIIVIIIIXX CL-92-1 Combat Event 328 paragraph changesYYYYYYYYYP 9Y CL9ZRat RacingVN CL-92-3 Endurance Event 332 Change fuel tank requirementsVYYVVVYVYP 9Y CL-92-6 Combat Event 330 p 56 add new section pertaining~'NYYNVP7Y2N engine restraining cable CL-92-8 Combat Event 328 para 12i p 55 read .restraining cable minimum 027 standard wire"'" ~ CL-92-9 Slow Combat Event 329 para 2d p55 deleteYNYYVYVYVP 8Y iN CL-92-1O Combat Event 328 p55 last sentence para 112 read .disqualification may result. Add 112aN Y N Y-N V YV P5Y3N Unless model has resrtained safety thong CL-92-12 Combat Event 328 changes paras 822 823, ,~ ,,~ 9V p 53 111g p 55 CL-92-14 CL General para 4 p 24 para 3 p 41 changes safety V N V P 8Y iN thong requiremnts CL-92-16A Racing Unified Rules engine refueling rules changesVYYY VVY VV P9Y CL-92-18 Slow Combat Event 329 para 2 p 55 read aircraft shall have profile fuselage aircraftY YVV N Y Y N N P 6Y 3N must fly counterclockwise uoriRht flight CL 92-19 Comb N string CL-92-20 Combat/Slow CombatlA Combat Events 328-330 CombatI N Y circle dimensionsj CL-92-22 Precision Aerobatics Events 322-326 flight manuever{ 717 6V2I changes Precision angesV Carrieimd NN ipetition CL-92-29 Navy Carrier Events 319-321 flight rules change fI N V Y V VVV lintVN t N idLIIi UnifiedV VVVVVVVV P9Y CL-92-35 Events 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 Racing UnifiedV VVV N YV V- P7Y1N Rules Changes additions pages 34 36 37 CL-92-36 Events 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 Racing Unified V V V V V V V V V P 9Y Rules Changes 115 page 36 CL-92-37 Event 311 Rat Racing Changes paragraph 33 page 36V VV V VVVVV P9Y CL-92-39 Event 312 Slow Rat Fliers rules changes replaceV VVV VV VVV P9V paragraph 33 page 37 CL-92-40 B Speed Event 303 p 28 line lap length changesV VV V VV N Y Y P 8Y 1 N CL-92-43 Navy Carrier Event 319-321 para 2 p 38 third sentence change word stem stern diagram page 39V VV VVV VV V P9Y shows proper positioning ramp 156 Model Aviation Control Line Contest Board Initial Vote continuedIII Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X XlResult CL-92-44 Navy Carrier Events 319-321 P 39 delete caption deck y y y y y p 9Y diagram Maximum wingspan 44 inches CL-92-45 CL General Figure 1 p 25 change make bend around y y y y y y y y y p 9Y /s-in-dia rod make bend around rod CL-92-50 Speed Event 301 line length speed scoring and , y y y y y y y p 9 lap rule changes RC AEROBATICS CONTEST BOARDc-~Result TABULATION L VOTE ote Y ed wa0 NNoDDefeatedand ~ Tally II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI RCA-92-1 Events 401-404 para 41 p 61 flight scoring rule change N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P 7Y 3N RCA-92-6 Judges Guide p 67 Slow Roll Change second sentence YIY read Center model has rolled exactly 180 degreesYYYYYYNYYNYP 9Y 2N RCA-92-7 Judges Guide p 68 Takeoff Add Center maneuver isYNYYNYYNP 8Y 3N lift after second naraeranh D 6Y 5N KtJ-2-EI insert S turnarouna maneuvers tne current Sportsman class maneuver schedule Add Split S Y N Y Y Y N Y Y N N Y P 7Y 4N description maneuvers RCA-92-24 General Events 401-405 para 103 p 60 add flight must completed end round being flown Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY within time frame designated CD RCA-92-34 Events 401 402 403 404 405 General N Y Y N Y Y P 9Y 2N Flight order rules changes RCA-92-35 Changes Event 405 Expert Turnaround page 62 N Y Y N Y Y P 9Y 2N changes Section E Judges Guide RCA-92-36 Landing rule changes Events 401 402 403 404 ilY 405 Judges Guide page 66 RCA-92-37 Rewrite maneuver descriptions Events 401 402 N N Y Y Y Y Y Y P (9Y 2N 403 404 405 Judges Guide page 63 RCA-92-39 Event 403 Advanced page 61 maneuver changes change class turnaround format flown y y y y y y y Y N Y Y P laY iN box same manner Expert Turnaround RCA-92-40 K factors assigned maneuver Events 401 Y N Y Y Y Y Y P bY iN 402 403 Novice Sportsman Advanced RCA-92-41 RC Aerobatics General Guidelines site set-up descriptions classes using scored turnaround y y y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P ilY format pattern schedules RCA-92-42 RC Aerobatics General Maximum noise level changes Y Y P ilY page 59 para 42 RCA-92-43 Add section addendum containing definitions tojudgesGuidepage62 Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y P1OY11N RCA-92-44 Official Flight rules changes RC Aerobatics ilY General page 60 RCA-92-45 Masters Event 404 para 18 p 62 replace current set masters maneuvers turnaround format and y y y y y y Y Y N Y Y P bY iN K factors Maneuver descriptions provided Judges Guide RCA-92-48 General para 2042 p 62 flight rules change N Y Y Y V Y Y Y V N Y P 9Y 2N RCA-92-49 Sport Aerobatics Events 411-413 p70 Extensive changes V P ilY general event rules judging guide August 1991 157 FREFLIGHTCONTESTBOARD8Result TABULATIONFINAL VOTE0 es PPassed~ ote N Defeated o Tally TTF1WWVVIVIIVIIIIXX FF-92-1 Delete event 128 Free Flight Outdoor Helicopter ProvisionalYNY~~YYYP bY iN Competition Regulations FF-92-2 Delete event 141 Special Handlaunch Glider Supplementalyyyyyyyyyyyp ilY Competition Regulations FF-92-3 Delete event 131 AMA Cub Supplemental theyYYYYYY Y YY N laY iN Competition Regulations FF-92-4 Delete event 108 Time Target Gas Competition ~ , ilY Regulations FF-92-6 Big E Event 121 add following event may Y P 9Y 2N combined others AMA sanctioned contests FF-92-8 CO2 Event 163 General parE 2 p 13 change engine, ,~ yy yyy pilY description text FF-92-9 C02 Event 163 para 3 p 13 delete item para 3'~ ~' YY N YY P lOY iN Reletter remaining items FF-92-10 C02 Event 163 parE 3 p 13 delete item c parE 3 Y N P 9Y 2N Reletter remaining items FF-92-11 C02 Event 163 parE 3 p 13 delete item d para 3YYYYYYYY N YY P lOY iN FF-92-12 C02 Event 163 para 4 p 13 delete para 4 replace supplied text detailing 4 Engine Run 5 Flight MaximumY N yYYYY YN Y Y P 9Y 2N 6 Launching 7 Official Flight 8 Unofficial Flight 9 Number Flights FF-92-13 C02 Event 163 p 13 proposal divides CO2 two Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y P lOY iN separate engine size classes FF-92-14 Outdoor Catapult Glider Event 142 para 4 p 18yY Y YYY YY N Y Y P lOY iN launching rule change FF-92-15 Outdoor Catapult Glider Event 142 paras 8 9 p 18 flight y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y P lOY iN flight scoring rules changes FF-92-20 P-30 Event 124 p 15 create new parE 122 Launching shall specified landplane models FF GeneralYY YYYYYYYY Y PilY Renumber present text 123 124 125 126 FF-92-21 Event 163 CO-2 Power page 13 new parE 4 4 Launching shall specified landplane models FF GeneralYYY YYY YYYYY PilY renumber present text 4 5 AMA SINCE 1936 SPECIAL EVENTS Result CONTEST BOARDof TABULATIONFINAL VOTE Vote SE ~and PPassedTally L N Defeated SEB-92-2 Climb Glide Event 703 extensive rewrite rules involving paragraphsN YYY Y P 4Y iN 32 33 5 61 62 63 7 SEB-92-3 New event proposed 2 RC Scale Combat designed models maximum dry weight 1 kg 22 lbN Y N Yy p 3Y 2N engine 20 cubic inch displacement Complete rules included proposal 158 Model Aviation TABULATION L VOTE SOARING CONTEST BOARDResult o v o5 esrrasseu-- ~--- cand NNoDDefeated 3 o ~ ,Tally ii iii iv v vi ViTTI ix x xi SO-92-2 Events 441-444 451-454 para 10lc p 90 add words sanctioned competition onlynot establishingY Y N YN Y Y Y Y P 7Y 2N records SO-92-3 Class B Events 442 452 para 312 P 90 change words less 1 meters read greaterYY YYYYY P9Y 1 meters SO-92-4 Class C Events 443 453 para 313 p 90 change words less 2 meters read greaterY YYYYY YYY P9Y 2 meters RC RACING CONTEST BOARDResult TABULATION L VOTEof YYesPPassed- -- ~Vote N ated~oand OWTally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl RCR-92-1 A Pylon Provisional Event 423 para 321 p 82 delete last sentence paragraph replace withStraight Y V Y V Y Y V Y N V P 9Y 1 N exhaust extensions will allowed RCR-92-6 Formula Event 421 para 10 p 77 handicap system~N YN YY N N P 6Y 4N rules change C~ AM SINCE 1936 RCHELICOPTERCONTESTBOARDResult TABULATIONFINAL VOTE- ~ - YYes PPassed ote O DDefeated y Ii lii IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl RCH-92-2 This proposal complete replacement RC Helicopter rules pages 86 through 89 Proposer further states adopted mandatory advancement 1991 would waived advancement points restart zero 1992VVVV VVV VVVV PilY one-time provision would allow competitors choose class will fly will allowed move backward class desired August 1991 159 IN or Contest Board GENERAL CONTEST BOARDControl Line Contest BoardResult ANDFree Flight Contest Board SC e Contest Board fIItIC tric Contest Board EAELDUIIVI COUFIL RCA o Control Aerobatics Contest BoardVote TABULATION L VOTERCH Radio Control Helicopter Contest Boardand RCR Radio Control Racing Contest Board Y edRC5 o Control Soaring Contest Board Tally [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] NNoDDefeatedBd III Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl IN GEN-92-1 Selection National Champions p 9 Reword deleting word National Passed GEN-92-2 may Ch GEN-92-3 char usua GEN-92-4 Ex change GEN-92-8 Delete item 4 p 9 replace following 4 Identification models except Indoor will identified owners name address AMA number model Individual events listed within bookCompettion Regulations may have additional identification requirements must adhered Passed Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 9Y yyyyyyy 7Y Y Y YYYN9Y2N TyYYYYYWTFlOY IC YYYYYVYN YY9YiN CAYYYYYYYYYYYilY ThWyYYYYYYY9Y CRYYYYYYYY YYlOY CS Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N5Y 3N N N Y 7Y 4N VNN7YI YY9Y iN YYYiOYiN Y8Y1N NY8Y2N 7Y7ThJ lIE TWY wWN4l Y4r E IEFNN37I -NY8Y YYYt9Y2r Y 9 N V Y t8Y2t VV IN- VT LI IXX11 Y YP 7Y YY YP 8Y NN NY Yrt9Y2r NNjjatjrirs -N YP 8Y NY VPtBY3t YP 9Y NY YPf7Y3N YV NP BY iN IXXXl Y YP 8Y IN Y Y Y Y N Y YY YP 8Y iN CL N Y Y Y Y NN YP5Y3N FF Y Y YY N Y N N NY YP7Y4N SC V YYYY Y Y Y YYP lOY ELC Y N Y Y Y Y Y YY YP 9Y iN RCA Y Y YY Y Y Y Y YY YP ilY RCHY YY Y V Y YP 9Y RCR Y Y Y Y Y Y Y YY YP lOY RCS Y Y Y N Y Y Y V Y BY iN 160 Model Aviation VV V V V Vt9Y IX Y Y Y Y8Y iN X Xl Y 7Y iN clear t Def