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Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 171, 172, 173

— e gVj w k FAX emaa4 AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-onDemand telephone number 1-800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call Please kelp support USA FAI Comirgi Urns mmmi Radio Control Scale Teams effort win 1996 F4SlFC Scale Wodi Champiouships Purchase Turn P1 1 Inch Ma EOWHITE k EWE 6613 LETTERIEB skew aheve $5N Make checks payable National Association Scale Aeromoislers Mail John Suenthe FAI Scale Team Manager 21661 Borieu-Sreenville Rd Borden 147186 ~3a linclud RI SCALE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PERIGUEUX FRANCE JULY 21 -28 June1996 171 Technical Director Steve Kaluf THE NEWCOMER ISSUE Model Aviation will prove important issues put out yearly MA staff contributors first issue dedicated topic 18 months ago youth slant strictly newcomers especially sport newcomers come shapes sizes age groups important us remember tailor programs certain age group does competition factor newcomer scene What benefits can newcomers gain flying competitive events What can competitive fliers help newcomers questions come up time after time answers easy unfortunately often overlooked us already enjoying model aviation Competition factors newcomer scene great deal What better way improve flying skills flying people good fliers Attending contestseven dont fly will further education Observe really good fliers techniques Try mirror fly importantly enter competitions yourself will find different forms competition part official AMA events found Competition Regulations Most chartered clubs hold events such fun-flys Fun-flys great way sharpen skills allow almost type alrcraft part made up events tailored multiple skill levels clubs include events student unable fly solo can handle include taxi events changing glow plugs like also will often allow instructor take off land aircraft eventseven ground-based oneswill sharpen skills Taxi events will teach left right aircraft coming toward very important skill once air Something simple changing glow plug will help learn about engine Flying events often found club-level fun-flys include loops rolls candy drops balloon-busts spot landings . etc fun easy-to-do events again will sharpen skills move rule book events things become bit specialized events have different skill levels associated Ive told newcomers dont want enter competition because dont fly well enough what wont improve dont start flying event Again what get beat two years before place top 10 really cant go out just practice become good can actually flying competition other fliers judges whatever have experience what actual competition about must see firsthand maneuvers should done what judges really looking nerves hold up way to fly event will also find competitive fliers willing help way best things regardless aircraft type prefer have experienced competitor serve caller launcher helper Take Radio Control Soaring example hardest things newcomer operate winch fly airplane same time Most competitions will allow have someone run winch Make sure person experienced competitor will give proper launch airplane can serve timer timer plays vital role help find lift count time down good timer can make break pilot Free Flight also need timer again get experience can help learn optimum launch point like lift can also beat head dont use proper launch technique Radio Control Pattern Pylon Control Line Aerobatics etc use callers timers like Get experienced competitors serve positions Ask critique performance Most importantly take what tell spirit given have seen newcomer walk away critique upset because told flew beautifully Remember need information improve Take what say heart apply improve will benefit said lets put shoe other foot Competitive pilots need sure make themselves available newcomers may easy would seem due newcomer being afraid ask help wanting bother Sometimes will have little forcefulalmost demanding help someone needs need help get newcomers overcome fear going competition first time Think back first contest went What did take get Quite bit bet Try use knowledge get newcomers first contest remember criticize constructive Most time better undercriticize rather overcriticize best advice anyone can give newcomer get out fly start going events soon possible will enrich experience will learn fly better importantly will have lot fun 172 Model Aviation y sportit great Stick op HL Stick op 0918 Jim Clem 01-13-96 3919 Robert Randolph 01-21-96 INDOOR CATEGORY II Mini Stick op 911 EdwardRBerray 01-07-96 INDOOR CATEGORY Ill Ornathopter op 1322 Roy White 12-30-95 INDOOR CATEGORY 1V Mini Stick op 908 J Robert Eberle 01-28-96 FREE FLIGHT PlC Power op 5 122 Randy Archer 01- 13-96 RC PYLON Quickie 500 10835 James E Allen OP 01-14-96 COMPETITION DIRECTORY I Hobart Wilkie 19 Everett St Hocklanci MA 02370 It CL & Fl Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 AC Robert Kircher 9 Shetleld Way Clark NJ 07066 III CL PP & AC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 Eoot CL PP & AC M Weinenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland 0944135 WoOt IV CL & FF Jim CaSio 4604 Hillbrook Sr Aonaodolo VA 22003 AC Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd CheoupeakeVA 23322-2762 V AC Roe Fritz 5980 Powne Dr Pensacola FL 32528 FF Bob Jutk 984 Williamo Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 RensOaloer St JackoonvilleFL 33205 VI AC except Searing Jerry Warden 480 Alden Dr Normal 1L81 761-1207 AC SoarIng Dole Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr DarienIL 60S59 FF Jim BonnoS 324 Heltenotelo Ave St Louis MO 63119 CL William Bud Bodoloch Jr 1885 Trail Ridge St EO ~UjflUII4M JflO Arlington Hoighto IL 60804 VII FF AMA Neadquartero Cempetltlen Department CL Marc Warwashava 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmoro Lake Ml 481 89-91 24 AC Except let Michigan Leon Cordy N4553 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 AC Mishlean sely Wayne Yeager 15387 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & PP Bill Lee 423 Hodgocrott Seabrook TX 77506 AC Clyde Brothero 4903 Whixpering Oaks Sr College Station TX 77845 IX Mike TalIman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 87217 AC Jody Gerkev 2089 Sooth Raleigh St Denver 5080219 X Ellia Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95820 North Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91911 Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu 9186816 Hawoil lJtah Arizona David Lb 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ 85205 XI Sick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 AC WT Bill Smith 10025 44th Axe SW Seattle WA 88146 Boldeene Below IndIcates ChaIrman Connect Noerd INOODA CONTEST BOAAOVBonny Jenkino 3112 B Aelnee Ad MemphIs TN 3B11A IRay Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylood MA 81778VIChris Matouno 8576 Ginger Dr St John MO 63114 IIDoug Borber 146 Strotton Houoe Maple Shade NJ 08052VIIBill Shailor 2317 Clawoon Avenue Royal Oak Ml 48073 IIIWalt Vanoorder 5869 Victory View Lo Cincionoti OH 45233VIII Rxoo Snyder 114 Andoro Univeroal City TX 78148 IVDxv SnaIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102IXJemldMurphyOviatocondidoVa8eMan800SptingaC000029 VJohn Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133XDoug Galbreath 3408 Topoail Fl Davis CA 95816 VICharlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Ploce Chicago IL 80620XIJohn Crosetto 14809 55 54th Bellexue WA 98008 VIIRicbard Solo 2139 Sommerville Dr Oxtord Ml 48371 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny PC Bex 830545 Alchardeen TX 75090SCALE CONTEST BOAAII IXH Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wichita KS 87211Iin Searl 52 Langholm Dr Noohoa NH 03082 XClarence Mather 2358 Tam OShanter Ave Biohop CAIIDon Typond 275 Caocode Rd Warwick NY 10990 93514-1 044IIIBill Corper 127 Pearl St Jackoon OH 45640 XIAndy Tagliafico lOO39SWDuail Poat Rd Portland OR 97319IVBob Karlouon 708 6811ev Dr Middletown DS1O7OS VDenid PlatI 1308 Heere NW Palm Bay FL 92907 CONTACI LINE CONTEST BOARDVIJohn Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 IDick WoloRy 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01884VIIClaude McCullough RH 1 Box 487 Montezuma IA 50171 IITom Hampohire 430 Greenwich St Belvidero NJ 07823VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 Ongliob Chaoe Arlington TX 7 IIILaird Jackoon 1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107IXMartin Libbart 101 N Porkuexod Wichita KS 67200 IVWayne Footer 3184 Turkey Hill Rd Winoton Salem NC 27106XJim MacDonald 058 Burr Davis CA 95816 VDave Hemotrought PD Box 171 Moncko Corner SC 28461XIJerry Holcomb 1610 NE 122 Axe Vancouver WA 98684 VIC Robbert 349 Hillaburo Ave Lexington KY 40511 VIIMarc Worwashana 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Luke Ml 48189ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD VIII Dick Perry 7055 Del Ooo Court NE Albuquerque NM 87109-2030IEdmund Boosick 75 Romanock Fl Fairtield CT 06432 IXMichael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217IILarry Sribnick 21 5 Country Rd Beilport NY 11713 IIIRichard Simpoon 332 39th Street Pittohurgh PA 15201 XIJeha Thempeen 295W 30th Ace. Eagece OR 97405IVWeedy Blenchard 1739 Beach Rd Hamplen VA 23084 VRobert Neloon 5955 Chickadee Dr Lakeland FL 33809 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVICal Ettel 3 lootle Dr HR 2 Floriooant MD 63034 IHenry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd Lyme CT 06371VIIKeith Show 2750 tlmmood Ann Arbor Ml 48104 IIBradley Bane 80 Lake Ave Lyndovville NY 14098VIII George Parko 2102 Oxtord Ave AuOtin TX 78704 IIIRody Klulker 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX IVJoe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23661XRobert ShOt PO Box 9 Midway City CA 92655 XIBernard Cowley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 RADIO CONTROL LUN SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chelenen IBA Member Soot 00001 Auotin Lettwich 407 Aubrey Rd Richmond VA 23229 Member Central Lee Wehoter 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Member West Coast Bill Northrop 2018 DomI Ct Hendemon NV 89014 Member South Gleno Greoeno 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 AEROBATICS I ScoS Melville 100 Chatham Terr Bridgeport CT 06606 II Todd Sheehan 18 Feppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 III IV Txm Miller 19130 Broxkgreen Garden P1 Hunteroville NC 28078 8 Jehe Faque 724 Olnee SI NIcenlIle FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodoon Rd Raytawn MD 84133 VII David xon Linoowe 7093 E Dodge Rd Mt Martlo Ml 48458 VIIIWilliam Thomas 331 SE Rockwoad Bartleoville OK 74006 IX Jim Mxwrey HR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 X Craig Millet c/a Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 4 Park FlazaSuite 1400 CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15618 Northeust 56th Way Redmond WA 08052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wollingfsrd Ave Athol MA 01331 II Horece Heoee 15 Perltwey Fl Red Bank NJ 97701 III Bill Curtis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 7760 Eotevez Rd La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schxonsrd 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1080 Lakeview Dr Scattoburg 1647170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yaungblood 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vinoyard 2050 HilIdale Sauna KS 67401-3209 X Robert Gorham 4 Studebaker CA 92718-2012 XI Rich Josephoxo 2042 Tonia Cir Medtord OR 97504 RACING I Fete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Axon CT 06801 II Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lsckpsrt NY 14094 III Dove Latsha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillmeade Rd Edgowater MD 21037 8 0011 Jacobson 6205 Rivercllfle Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Gager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Woyno IN 40825-3031 VII Wayce Ycager 15397 Fernieter Rd Claylen MI 49235 VIII Drew Jerina 3109 Buttniew Garland TX 75040 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lakewood CO 80228 X Gory Hover 16016 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 XI Tom Strom 14205W160th Seattle WA 98116 SOARING I Fritz Bion 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Roman Faryz 59 Steinteldt RdLuncooter NY 14086 RI Gene Shelkey 217 EecIld Ave SceBdale PA 15603 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37300 VI Rick Burnooki 158 Canyon Dr Bolingbroxk IL 60440 VII Al Scidmoro 5013 Dorsett Madison WI 53711 VIII Barry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeolee 3134 Winnebago Sr Sedalis CO 80135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lx Redonds Beach CA 90278 XI Dave Johnson 10400 SE 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALERC SOARING John Coenther 21609 Berdon-Greenville Rd Borden IN 4706Bob Edson-pro-tew 11402G Regeocy Cl Parker 0080134 INDOORRC AEROBATICS Richard Deig 2139 Sommerville Oxford Ml 40371Chris Lakia 2132G Stewart Springfield MO 65804 FREE PLIGHTRC PYLON Roger Simpson pra-tem 0131 Tevrin Way Sacrameato CA 95628Wayne Yeager 15307 ForriSter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 SPEED & TEAM RACERC ELECTRIC Bill Lee 423 Hedgecroft Seobrook TX 77588Keith Pinkenhioer 7050 Dl Fuerte Street Carlohod CA 92059 CL COMBATRO HELICOPTER Gary Frost 13 Coatlewoad Ct St PeterS MO 63376Herace Hogan iS Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 CL AEROBAliCSSPACEMODELING Wynn Pool 3332 Carriage Ln Lexington KY 40517Howard Kuhn 7206 Beechersod Rood Alexandria VA 22307 May1996 173 INDOOR CATEGORY I


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 171, 172, 173

— e gVj w k FAX emaa4 AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-onDemand telephone number 1-800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call Please kelp support USA FAI Comirgi Urns mmmi Radio Control Scale Teams effort win 1996 F4SlFC Scale Wodi Champiouships Purchase Turn P1 1 Inch Ma EOWHITE k EWE 6613 LETTERIEB skew aheve $5N Make checks payable National Association Scale Aeromoislers Mail John Suenthe FAI Scale Team Manager 21661 Borieu-Sreenville Rd Borden 147186 ~3a linclud RI SCALE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PERIGUEUX FRANCE JULY 21 -28 June1996 171 Technical Director Steve Kaluf THE NEWCOMER ISSUE Model Aviation will prove important issues put out yearly MA staff contributors first issue dedicated topic 18 months ago youth slant strictly newcomers especially sport newcomers come shapes sizes age groups important us remember tailor programs certain age group does competition factor newcomer scene What benefits can newcomers gain flying competitive events What can competitive fliers help newcomers questions come up time after time answers easy unfortunately often overlooked us already enjoying model aviation Competition factors newcomer scene great deal What better way improve flying skills flying people good fliers Attending contestseven dont fly will further education Observe really good fliers techniques Try mirror fly importantly enter competitions yourself will find different forms competition part official AMA events found Competition Regulations Most chartered clubs hold events such fun-flys Fun-flys great way sharpen skills allow almost type alrcraft part made up events tailored multiple skill levels clubs include events student unable fly solo can handle include taxi events changing glow plugs like also will often allow instructor take off land aircraft eventseven ground-based oneswill sharpen skills Taxi events will teach left right aircraft coming toward very important skill once air Something simple changing glow plug will help learn about engine Flying events often found club-level fun-flys include loops rolls candy drops balloon-busts spot landings . etc fun easy-to-do events again will sharpen skills move rule book events things become bit specialized events have different skill levels associated Ive told newcomers dont want enter competition because dont fly well enough what wont improve dont start flying event Again what get beat two years before place top 10 really cant go out just practice become good can actually flying competition other fliers judges whatever have experience what actual competition about must see firsthand maneuvers should done what judges really looking nerves hold up way to fly event will also find competitive fliers willing help way best things regardless aircraft type prefer have experienced competitor serve caller launcher helper Take Radio Control Soaring example hardest things newcomer operate winch fly airplane same time Most competitions will allow have someone run winch Make sure person experienced competitor will give proper launch airplane can serve timer timer plays vital role help find lift count time down good timer can make break pilot Free Flight also need timer again get experience can help learn optimum launch point like lift can also beat head dont use proper launch technique Radio Control Pattern Pylon Control Line Aerobatics etc use callers timers like Get experienced competitors serve positions Ask critique performance Most importantly take what tell spirit given have seen newcomer walk away critique upset because told flew beautifully Remember need information improve Take what say heart apply improve will benefit said lets put shoe other foot Competitive pilots need sure make themselves available newcomers may easy would seem due newcomer being afraid ask help wanting bother Sometimes will have little forcefulalmost demanding help someone needs need help get newcomers overcome fear going competition first time Think back first contest went What did take get Quite bit bet Try use knowledge get newcomers first contest remember criticize constructive Most time better undercriticize rather overcriticize best advice anyone can give newcomer get out fly start going events soon possible will enrich experience will learn fly better importantly will have lot fun 172 Model Aviation y sportit great Stick op HL Stick op 0918 Jim Clem 01-13-96 3919 Robert Randolph 01-21-96 INDOOR CATEGORY II Mini Stick op 911 EdwardRBerray 01-07-96 INDOOR CATEGORY Ill Ornathopter op 1322 Roy White 12-30-95 INDOOR CATEGORY 1V Mini Stick op 908 J Robert Eberle 01-28-96 FREE FLIGHT PlC Power op 5 122 Randy Archer 01- 13-96 RC PYLON Quickie 500 10835 James E Allen OP 01-14-96 COMPETITION DIRECTORY I Hobart Wilkie 19 Everett St Hocklanci MA 02370 It CL & Fl Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 AC Robert Kircher 9 Shetleld Way Clark NJ 07066 III CL PP & AC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 Eoot CL PP & AC M Weinenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland 0944135 WoOt IV CL & FF Jim CaSio 4604 Hillbrook Sr Aonaodolo VA 22003 AC Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd CheoupeakeVA 23322-2762 V AC Roe Fritz 5980 Powne Dr Pensacola FL 32528 FF Bob Jutk 984 Williamo Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 RensOaloer St JackoonvilleFL 33205 VI AC except Searing Jerry Warden 480 Alden Dr Normal 1L81 761-1207 AC SoarIng Dole Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr DarienIL 60S59 FF Jim BonnoS 324 Heltenotelo Ave St Louis MO 63119 CL William Bud Bodoloch Jr 1885 Trail Ridge St EO ~UjflUII4M JflO Arlington Hoighto IL 60804 VII FF AMA Neadquartero Cempetltlen Department CL Marc Warwashava 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmoro Lake Ml 481 89-91 24 AC Except let Michigan Leon Cordy N4553 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 AC Mishlean sely Wayne Yeager 15387 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & PP Bill Lee 423 Hodgocrott Seabrook TX 77506 AC Clyde Brothero 4903 Whixpering Oaks Sr College Station TX 77845 IX Mike TalIman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 87217 AC Jody Gerkev 2089 Sooth Raleigh St Denver 5080219 X Ellia Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95820 North Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91911 Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu 9186816 Hawoil lJtah Arizona David Lb 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ 85205 XI Sick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 AC WT Bill Smith 10025 44th Axe SW Seattle WA 88146 Boldeene Below IndIcates ChaIrman Connect Noerd INOODA CONTEST BOAAOVBonny Jenkino 3112 B Aelnee Ad MemphIs TN 3B11A IRay Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylood MA 81778VIChris Matouno 8576 Ginger Dr St John MO 63114 IIDoug Borber 146 Strotton Houoe Maple Shade NJ 08052VIIBill Shailor 2317 Clawoon Avenue Royal Oak Ml 48073 IIIWalt Vanoorder 5869 Victory View Lo Cincionoti OH 45233VIII Rxoo Snyder 114 Andoro Univeroal City TX 78148 IVDxv SnaIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102IXJemldMurphyOviatocondidoVa8eMan800SptingaC000029 VJohn Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133XDoug Galbreath 3408 Topoail Fl Davis CA 95816 VICharlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Ploce Chicago IL 80620XIJohn Crosetto 14809 55 54th Bellexue WA 98008 VIIRicbard Solo 2139 Sommerville Dr Oxtord Ml 48371 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny PC Bex 830545 Alchardeen TX 75090SCALE CONTEST BOAAII IXH Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wichita KS 87211Iin Searl 52 Langholm Dr Noohoa NH 03082 XClarence Mather 2358 Tam OShanter Ave Biohop CAIIDon Typond 275 Caocode Rd Warwick NY 10990 93514-1 044IIIBill Corper 127 Pearl St Jackoon OH 45640 XIAndy Tagliafico lOO39SWDuail Poat Rd Portland OR 97319IVBob Karlouon 708 6811ev Dr Middletown DS1O7OS VDenid PlatI 1308 Heere NW Palm Bay FL 92907 CONTACI LINE CONTEST BOARDVIJohn Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 IDick WoloRy 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01884VIIClaude McCullough RH 1 Box 487 Montezuma IA 50171 IITom Hampohire 430 Greenwich St Belvidero NJ 07823VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 Ongliob Chaoe Arlington TX 7 IIILaird Jackoon 1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107IXMartin Libbart 101 N Porkuexod Wichita KS 67200 IVWayne Footer 3184 Turkey Hill Rd Winoton Salem NC 27106XJim MacDonald 058 Burr Davis CA 95816 VDave Hemotrought PD Box 171 Moncko Corner SC 28461XIJerry Holcomb 1610 NE 122 Axe Vancouver WA 98684 VIC Robbert 349 Hillaburo Ave Lexington KY 40511 VIIMarc Worwashana 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Luke Ml 48189ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD VIII Dick Perry 7055 Del Ooo Court NE Albuquerque NM 87109-2030IEdmund Boosick 75 Romanock Fl Fairtield CT 06432 IXMichael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217IILarry Sribnick 21 5 Country Rd Beilport NY 11713 IIIRichard Simpoon 332 39th Street Pittohurgh PA 15201 XIJeha Thempeen 295W 30th Ace. Eagece OR 97405IVWeedy Blenchard 1739 Beach Rd Hamplen VA 23084 VRobert Neloon 5955 Chickadee Dr Lakeland FL 33809 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVICal Ettel 3 lootle Dr HR 2 Floriooant MD 63034 IHenry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd Lyme CT 06371VIIKeith Show 2750 tlmmood Ann Arbor Ml 48104 IIBradley Bane 80 Lake Ave Lyndovville NY 14098VIII George Parko 2102 Oxtord Ave AuOtin TX 78704 IIIRody Klulker 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX IVJoe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23661XRobert ShOt PO Box 9 Midway City CA 92655 XIBernard Cowley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 RADIO CONTROL LUN SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chelenen IBA Member Soot 00001 Auotin Lettwich 407 Aubrey Rd Richmond VA 23229 Member Central Lee Wehoter 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Member West Coast Bill Northrop 2018 DomI Ct Hendemon NV 89014 Member South Gleno Greoeno 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 AEROBATICS I ScoS Melville 100 Chatham Terr Bridgeport CT 06606 II Todd Sheehan 18 Feppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 III IV Txm Miller 19130 Broxkgreen Garden P1 Hunteroville NC 28078 8 Jehe Faque 724 Olnee SI NIcenlIle FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodoon Rd Raytawn MD 84133 VII David xon Linoowe 7093 E Dodge Rd Mt Martlo Ml 48458 VIIIWilliam Thomas 331 SE Rockwoad Bartleoville OK 74006 IX Jim Mxwrey HR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 X Craig Millet c/a Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 4 Park FlazaSuite 1400 CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15618 Northeust 56th Way Redmond WA 08052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wollingfsrd Ave Athol MA 01331 II Horece Heoee 15 Perltwey Fl Red Bank NJ 97701 III Bill Curtis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 7760 Eotevez Rd La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schxonsrd 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1080 Lakeview Dr Scattoburg 1647170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yaungblood 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vinoyard 2050 HilIdale Sauna KS 67401-3209 X Robert Gorham 4 Studebaker CA 92718-2012 XI Rich Josephoxo 2042 Tonia Cir Medtord OR 97504 RACING I Fete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Axon CT 06801 II Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lsckpsrt NY 14094 III Dove Latsha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillmeade Rd Edgowater MD 21037 8 0011 Jacobson 6205 Rivercllfle Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Gager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Woyno IN 40825-3031 VII Wayce Ycager 15397 Fernieter Rd Claylen MI 49235 VIII Drew Jerina 3109 Buttniew Garland TX 75040 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lakewood CO 80228 X Gory Hover 16016 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 XI Tom Strom 14205W160th Seattle WA 98116 SOARING I Fritz Bion 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Roman Faryz 59 Steinteldt RdLuncooter NY 14086 RI Gene Shelkey 217 EecIld Ave SceBdale PA 15603 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37300 VI Rick Burnooki 158 Canyon Dr Bolingbroxk IL 60440 VII Al Scidmoro 5013 Dorsett Madison WI 53711 VIII Barry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeolee 3134 Winnebago Sr Sedalis CO 80135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lx Redonds Beach CA 90278 XI Dave Johnson 10400 SE 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALERC SOARING John Coenther 21609 Berdon-Greenville Rd Borden IN 4706Bob Edson-pro-tew 11402G Regeocy Cl Parker 0080134 INDOORRC AEROBATICS Richard Deig 2139 Sommerville Oxford Ml 40371Chris Lakia 2132G Stewart Springfield MO 65804 FREE PLIGHTRC PYLON Roger Simpson pra-tem 0131 Tevrin Way Sacrameato CA 95628Wayne Yeager 15307 ForriSter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 SPEED & TEAM RACERC ELECTRIC Bill Lee 423 Hedgecroft Seobrook TX 77588Keith Pinkenhioer 7050 Dl Fuerte Street Carlohod CA 92059 CL COMBATRO HELICOPTER Gary Frost 13 Coatlewoad Ct St PeterS MO 63376Herace Hogan iS Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 CL AEROBAliCSSPACEMODELING Wynn Pool 3332 Carriage Ln Lexington KY 40517Howard Kuhn 7206 Beechersod Rood Alexandria VA 22307 May1996 173 INDOOR CATEGORY I


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 171, 172, 173

— e gVj w k FAX emaa4 AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-onDemand telephone number 1-800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call Please kelp support USA FAI Comirgi Urns mmmi Radio Control Scale Teams effort win 1996 F4SlFC Scale Wodi Champiouships Purchase Turn P1 1 Inch Ma EOWHITE k EWE 6613 LETTERIEB skew aheve $5N Make checks payable National Association Scale Aeromoislers Mail John Suenthe FAI Scale Team Manager 21661 Borieu-Sreenville Rd Borden 147186 ~3a linclud RI SCALE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PERIGUEUX FRANCE JULY 21 -28 June1996 171 Technical Director Steve Kaluf THE NEWCOMER ISSUE Model Aviation will prove important issues put out yearly MA staff contributors first issue dedicated topic 18 months ago youth slant strictly newcomers especially sport newcomers come shapes sizes age groups important us remember tailor programs certain age group does competition factor newcomer scene What benefits can newcomers gain flying competitive events What can competitive fliers help newcomers questions come up time after time answers easy unfortunately often overlooked us already enjoying model aviation Competition factors newcomer scene great deal What better way improve flying skills flying people good fliers Attending contestseven dont fly will further education Observe really good fliers techniques Try mirror fly importantly enter competitions yourself will find different forms competition part official AMA events found Competition Regulations Most chartered clubs hold events such fun-flys Fun-flys great way sharpen skills allow almost type alrcraft part made up events tailored multiple skill levels clubs include events student unable fly solo can handle include taxi events changing glow plugs like also will often allow instructor take off land aircraft eventseven ground-based oneswill sharpen skills Taxi events will teach left right aircraft coming toward very important skill once air Something simple changing glow plug will help learn about engine Flying events often found club-level fun-flys include loops rolls candy drops balloon-busts spot landings . etc fun easy-to-do events again will sharpen skills move rule book events things become bit specialized events have different skill levels associated Ive told newcomers dont want enter competition because dont fly well enough what wont improve dont start flying event Again what get beat two years before place top 10 really cant go out just practice become good can actually flying competition other fliers judges whatever have experience what actual competition about must see firsthand maneuvers should done what judges really looking nerves hold up way to fly event will also find competitive fliers willing help way best things regardless aircraft type prefer have experienced competitor serve caller launcher helper Take Radio Control Soaring example hardest things newcomer operate winch fly airplane same time Most competitions will allow have someone run winch Make sure person experienced competitor will give proper launch airplane can serve timer timer plays vital role help find lift count time down good timer can make break pilot Free Flight also need timer again get experience can help learn optimum launch point like lift can also beat head dont use proper launch technique Radio Control Pattern Pylon Control Line Aerobatics etc use callers timers like Get experienced competitors serve positions Ask critique performance Most importantly take what tell spirit given have seen newcomer walk away critique upset because told flew beautifully Remember need information improve Take what say heart apply improve will benefit said lets put shoe other foot Competitive pilots need sure make themselves available newcomers may easy would seem due newcomer being afraid ask help wanting bother Sometimes will have little forcefulalmost demanding help someone needs need help get newcomers overcome fear going competition first time Think back first contest went What did take get Quite bit bet Try use knowledge get newcomers first contest remember criticize constructive Most time better undercriticize rather overcriticize best advice anyone can give newcomer get out fly start going events soon possible will enrich experience will learn fly better importantly will have lot fun 172 Model Aviation y sportit great Stick op HL Stick op 0918 Jim Clem 01-13-96 3919 Robert Randolph 01-21-96 INDOOR CATEGORY II Mini Stick op 911 EdwardRBerray 01-07-96 INDOOR CATEGORY Ill Ornathopter op 1322 Roy White 12-30-95 INDOOR CATEGORY 1V Mini Stick op 908 J Robert Eberle 01-28-96 FREE FLIGHT PlC Power op 5 122 Randy Archer 01- 13-96 RC PYLON Quickie 500 10835 James E Allen OP 01-14-96 COMPETITION DIRECTORY I Hobart Wilkie 19 Everett St Hocklanci MA 02370 It CL & Fl Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 AC Robert Kircher 9 Shetleld Way Clark NJ 07066 III CL PP & AC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 Eoot CL PP & AC M Weinenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland 0944135 WoOt IV CL & FF Jim CaSio 4604 Hillbrook Sr Aonaodolo VA 22003 AC Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd CheoupeakeVA 23322-2762 V AC Roe Fritz 5980 Powne Dr Pensacola FL 32528 FF Bob Jutk 984 Williamo Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 RensOaloer St JackoonvilleFL 33205 VI AC except Searing Jerry Warden 480 Alden Dr Normal 1L81 761-1207 AC SoarIng Dole Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr DarienIL 60S59 FF Jim BonnoS 324 Heltenotelo Ave St Louis MO 63119 CL William Bud Bodoloch Jr 1885 Trail Ridge St EO ~UjflUII4M JflO Arlington Hoighto IL 60804 VII FF AMA Neadquartero Cempetltlen Department CL Marc Warwashava 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmoro Lake Ml 481 89-91 24 AC Except let Michigan Leon Cordy N4553 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 AC Mishlean sely Wayne Yeager 15387 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & PP Bill Lee 423 Hodgocrott Seabrook TX 77506 AC Clyde Brothero 4903 Whixpering Oaks Sr College Station TX 77845 IX Mike TalIman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 87217 AC Jody Gerkev 2089 Sooth Raleigh St Denver 5080219 X Ellia Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95820 North Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91911 Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu 9186816 Hawoil lJtah Arizona David Lb 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ 85205 XI Sick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 AC WT Bill Smith 10025 44th Axe SW Seattle WA 88146 Boldeene Below IndIcates ChaIrman Connect Noerd INOODA CONTEST BOAAOVBonny Jenkino 3112 B Aelnee Ad MemphIs TN 3B11A IRay Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylood MA 81778VIChris Matouno 8576 Ginger Dr St John MO 63114 IIDoug Borber 146 Strotton Houoe Maple Shade NJ 08052VIIBill Shailor 2317 Clawoon Avenue Royal Oak Ml 48073 IIIWalt Vanoorder 5869 Victory View Lo Cincionoti OH 45233VIII Rxoo Snyder 114 Andoro Univeroal City TX 78148 IVDxv SnaIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102IXJemldMurphyOviatocondidoVa8eMan800SptingaC000029 VJohn Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133XDoug Galbreath 3408 Topoail Fl Davis CA 95816 VICharlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Ploce Chicago IL 80620XIJohn Crosetto 14809 55 54th Bellexue WA 98008 VIIRicbard Solo 2139 Sommerville Dr Oxtord Ml 48371 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny PC Bex 830545 Alchardeen TX 75090SCALE CONTEST BOAAII IXH Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wichita KS 87211Iin Searl 52 Langholm Dr Noohoa NH 03082 XClarence Mather 2358 Tam OShanter Ave Biohop CAIIDon Typond 275 Caocode Rd Warwick NY 10990 93514-1 044IIIBill Corper 127 Pearl St Jackoon OH 45640 XIAndy Tagliafico lOO39SWDuail Poat Rd Portland OR 97319IVBob Karlouon 708 6811ev Dr Middletown DS1O7OS VDenid PlatI 1308 Heere NW Palm Bay FL 92907 CONTACI LINE CONTEST BOARDVIJohn Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 IDick WoloRy 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01884VIIClaude McCullough RH 1 Box 487 Montezuma IA 50171 IITom Hampohire 430 Greenwich St Belvidero NJ 07823VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 Ongliob Chaoe Arlington TX 7 IIILaird Jackoon 1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107IXMartin Libbart 101 N Porkuexod Wichita KS 67200 IVWayne Footer 3184 Turkey Hill Rd Winoton Salem NC 27106XJim MacDonald 058 Burr Davis CA 95816 VDave Hemotrought PD Box 171 Moncko Corner SC 28461XIJerry Holcomb 1610 NE 122 Axe Vancouver WA 98684 VIC Robbert 349 Hillaburo Ave Lexington KY 40511 VIIMarc Worwashana 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Luke Ml 48189ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD VIII Dick Perry 7055 Del Ooo Court NE Albuquerque NM 87109-2030IEdmund Boosick 75 Romanock Fl Fairtield CT 06432 IXMichael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217IILarry Sribnick 21 5 Country Rd Beilport NY 11713 IIIRichard Simpoon 332 39th Street Pittohurgh PA 15201 XIJeha Thempeen 295W 30th Ace. Eagece OR 97405IVWeedy Blenchard 1739 Beach Rd Hamplen VA 23084 VRobert Neloon 5955 Chickadee Dr Lakeland FL 33809 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVICal Ettel 3 lootle Dr HR 2 Floriooant MD 63034 IHenry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd Lyme CT 06371VIIKeith Show 2750 tlmmood Ann Arbor Ml 48104 IIBradley Bane 80 Lake Ave Lyndovville NY 14098VIII George Parko 2102 Oxtord Ave AuOtin TX 78704 IIIRody Klulker 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX IVJoe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23661XRobert ShOt PO Box 9 Midway City CA 92655 XIBernard Cowley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 RADIO CONTROL LUN SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chelenen IBA Member Soot 00001 Auotin Lettwich 407 Aubrey Rd Richmond VA 23229 Member Central Lee Wehoter 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Member West Coast Bill Northrop 2018 DomI Ct Hendemon NV 89014 Member South Gleno Greoeno 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 AEROBATICS I ScoS Melville 100 Chatham Terr Bridgeport CT 06606 II Todd Sheehan 18 Feppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 III IV Txm Miller 19130 Broxkgreen Garden P1 Hunteroville NC 28078 8 Jehe Faque 724 Olnee SI NIcenlIle FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodoon Rd Raytawn MD 84133 VII David xon Linoowe 7093 E Dodge Rd Mt Martlo Ml 48458 VIIIWilliam Thomas 331 SE Rockwoad Bartleoville OK 74006 IX Jim Mxwrey HR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 X Craig Millet c/a Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 4 Park FlazaSuite 1400 CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15618 Northeust 56th Way Redmond WA 08052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wollingfsrd Ave Athol MA 01331 II Horece Heoee 15 Perltwey Fl Red Bank NJ 97701 III Bill Curtis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 7760 Eotevez Rd La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schxonsrd 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1080 Lakeview Dr Scattoburg 1647170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yaungblood 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vinoyard 2050 HilIdale Sauna KS 67401-3209 X Robert Gorham 4 Studebaker CA 92718-2012 XI Rich Josephoxo 2042 Tonia Cir Medtord OR 97504 RACING I Fete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Axon CT 06801 II Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lsckpsrt NY 14094 III Dove Latsha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillmeade Rd Edgowater MD 21037 8 0011 Jacobson 6205 Rivercllfle Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Gager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Woyno IN 40825-3031 VII Wayce Ycager 15397 Fernieter Rd Claylen MI 49235 VIII Drew Jerina 3109 Buttniew Garland TX 75040 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lakewood CO 80228 X Gory Hover 16016 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 XI Tom Strom 14205W160th Seattle WA 98116 SOARING I Fritz Bion 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Roman Faryz 59 Steinteldt RdLuncooter NY 14086 RI Gene Shelkey 217 EecIld Ave SceBdale PA 15603 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37300 VI Rick Burnooki 158 Canyon Dr Bolingbroxk IL 60440 VII Al Scidmoro 5013 Dorsett Madison WI 53711 VIII Barry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeolee 3134 Winnebago Sr Sedalis CO 80135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lx Redonds Beach CA 90278 XI Dave Johnson 10400 SE 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALERC SOARING John Coenther 21609 Berdon-Greenville Rd Borden IN 4706Bob Edson-pro-tew 11402G Regeocy Cl Parker 0080134 INDOORRC AEROBATICS Richard Deig 2139 Sommerville Oxford Ml 40371Chris Lakia 2132G Stewart Springfield MO 65804 FREE PLIGHTRC PYLON Roger Simpson pra-tem 0131 Tevrin Way Sacrameato CA 95628Wayne Yeager 15307 ForriSter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 SPEED & TEAM RACERC ELECTRIC Bill Lee 423 Hedgecroft Seobrook TX 77588Keith Pinkenhioer 7050 Dl Fuerte Street Carlohod CA 92059 CL COMBATRO HELICOPTER Gary Frost 13 Coatlewoad Ct St PeterS MO 63376Herace Hogan iS Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 CL AEROBAliCSSPACEMODELING Wynn Pool 3332 Carriage Ln Lexington KY 40517Howard Kuhn 7206 Beechersod Rood Alexandria VA 22307 May1996 173 INDOOR CATEGORY I

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