Technical Director Steve Kaluf DONT FORGET 1996-1997 version AMA Competition Regulations red cover actually 1996-1998 version change effected early 1996 changes Contest Board Procedures see August 1996 column complete Contest Board Procedures document change moved rules change proposal cycle three-year cycle two-year cycle So dont throw away current copies still good have also getting some calls people looking new rule book changes existing book few urgent proposals some housekeeping changes have interim rules publication available details changes need copy please give Competitions Department call will happy send 1998 Indoor World Championships may happen As writing late November 1997 Japan has withdrawn its bid host event word got lost corporate support originally lined up help offset expenses hosting event have also looked submitting bid host event again stepped 1996 event ended up losing money 11 countries participated preliminary budget 1998 also shows possible loss time Indoor community looking see additional funds can raised assure break-even event decision will have long since made time read however point becoming increasingly difficult countries host some World Championship events Indoor FiD very technical demanding form aeromodeling models extremely difficult build handle absolute marvels air opinion closest man-made thing pure flight Lets face anything flying hour using rubber motor pretty incredible start also what keeps participation low FlD everyone Participation United States largely record trail team selection level Suitable sites few far between teams have flown everything dirigible hangars underground salt mines Low participation means very tough countries able host event no country expects make money World Championship event should have lose either FiD FAI level event suffers manner Scale others also danger US does host FlD World Championships 1998 hope message FAI will clear system has flaw countries put significant amount money FAI programs Delegates must attend meetings held yearly always Paris Rules changes often seem die pass convenient European countries US others must begin band together make clear getting enough bang FAI buck Swiss Franc case may Recent conversations National Aeronautic Association NAA also seem indicate full-scale community experiencing similar problems FAI-level events competition general very valuable aeromodeling Much higher-end equipment enjoy today because competition demands forced its development often get kick out going flying field having fellow modeler complain about competition find him flying top-of-theline super transmitter Granted does need 8-10 channels transmitter offers him nor likely ever use multiple mixers transmitters offers flying sport models likes feel transmitter multiple model memory built-in timer features does use would transmitter have created competition pilots developed requirements created need doubt Would propellers have developed stage currently need eek possible performance competition doubt Would enginesespecially four-stroke enginescontinue develop more power having become very popular competition circles doubtful Competition everyone sincerely believe having fun involved competition some sort Competition dying would lead us believe number competitions sanction year tells story clearly number sanctions has remained steady increased slightly face declining membership Competition keeps United States involved aeromodelers over world giant network people like interests competitions aeromodels common thread Im slated go Paris March meeting FAT areomodeling commission trip will education hope able share what learn during trip able improve service better understanding processes involved FAI matters AMA World Wide Web site continues expanded Competitions/Technical Department section always growing Contest Calendar updated weekly always contains most-current information 1998 Nats entry forms should up time read well Contest Board Procedures Appointment Procedures Contest Board Competition Regulations may also line now will soon something would like see maintained Competitions/Technical pages please let us know Remember address wwwmodelaircraftorg Till next time Model Aviation 4 KleiN INDOOR FREE FLIGHT CAT II Pennyplane Raymond B Harlan1641 op 10/01/97 CAT IV Unlim Catapult Glider Stanley Buddenbohm 341 op 11/02/97 Formula 40 Speed James Rhodes Op Carrier Class Andy Westerheim Jr 1602210/12/97 3860 10/19/97 I tobert Wilkie 15 Everett St Rockland MA 02370 II CL & FE Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 5 Shetleld Way Clark lii 07066 iii CL FF & NC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4508W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim CoO 4604 1-lillbrook Dr Annandale VA 22003 NC Jack Cash 10317 Old Aneapolis Rd Walkersville MD 21793 9 RC Kenneib Rlackwell 207 WSandcreek Rd tatenprise AL 36330 FF Rob Junk 984 Willianno Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Renssalaer St JacksonvilleFL 32205 VI NC except Soaring Jerry Wardee 400 Alden Normal 1L61 761-1207 RE Soaring Dole Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr DanieniL 60550 FE Jim Bennett 324 Heltenstein Ave St Louis MO 63110 CL William Bed Bodvincb Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heitbts IL 00004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 91778 It Doug Barber 146 Stratton Heuse Maple Shade NJ 08t52 ttt Walt Vanorder 5669 Victory View Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don Seall 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 Vt Larry Coslick 4202 Valley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 Vtt Richard Doig 2139 Sommerville Dr Dofurd Ml 48371 Vttt Ratph End Teeny PD Boa 030545 RIchardson IX 75080 tX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wichita KS 67211 X Clarence Mother 235B Tam OShanter Ave Riohop CA 9351 4-1 944 Ct Andy Tatliatico 10039 SWOsail Pest Rd Portland 0997219 CONTROL LtNE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsoy 112 Haverbill St N Reading MA 01064 Tea Hampshire 430 Oreenmich St Relvidere NJ 07823 It Laird Jackson litO Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 tV Wayne Foster 3184 Turkey Hill Rd Winston Salem NC 27106 V Dave Hemotrought PD Bee 171 Moocks Corner SC 29401 Vt Ed Robbert 349 Hillsbero Aee Leoington KY 40511 Vtt Marc Warmashana 11577 N Shore Dr Whhmure Lake Ml 48109 Vttt Dick Perry 7005 Del l3so Court NE Albuquerque NM 871 00-2030 tX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 X Rev Wioniewoki 3316 Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 86403 Xl Jnhn Thumpons 245B Onince St Eugene OR 07404 FREE FItOOT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd Lyme CT B6371 tt Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave Lyndoovillo NY 14098 itt Rudy Klulber 2821 Lakeland Ave Lokewood OH 44107 iv Jim Rocckintuso 112 Pinecrest Sir Menera VA 24121 V Eneny Jenkins 3112 E Rainno Rd Memphis TN 30110 VII FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department CL Marc Warwashana 11577 N Share Whitwore Lake Ml 481 80-0124 NC Except Michiganl Leee Cordy N4503 Hiohway 55 Chilton WI 53014 NC Michigan Wayne Veager 15387 Fornister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 Vttl CL & FE Bill Lee 2200 RIo 2 Chandler TX 75758 NC Douglas Powell 5210 Kingston Wichita Falls TX 76310 tX Mike Tallman 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 RE Judy Gorkon 2069 South Raleigh St Denver CD 80219 B Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 North Al Williamson 445 Wosthy Chela Vista CA 91911 Wayne Hamada 625 lolani Ave Apt. 604 Rooolnlu Al 96913-1812 Hawaii Utah Arizona David Lb 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ 05205 Xt Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 90170 NC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 0B146 Vt Chris Malsano 8576 Singer St John MO 63114 Vit Bill Shailor 2317 Clawson Avenue Royal Oak Ml 48073 Viii Russ Snyder 114 Andoro Universal City TO 78140 Jemld Murphy OVa Escoadids Voile Man6ou Spdngs CO 80B29 Ooug Galbreoth 3408 Topsail P1 Davis CA 05616 John Crosetto 14009 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Im Sean 52 Lanoholm Nashua NH 03962 Den Typood 275 Cascade Rd Warveick NY 10990 itt Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45648 Bob Korlsson 700 Bullen Middletown 0619789 David PlaN 1300 Banre NW Paim Bay FL 320117 John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 Vii Claude McCullough 102 Constance St Montezuma IA 50171 Viii Ernest Hotwood 2711 Eoglish Chose Arlington TO 76016 Martin Libhort 101 N Porkasod Wichita KS 67280 Jim Moconuld 856 Burr Davis CA 95616 Jerry Holcoab 1010 NE 122 Aye Vancsuver WA 98694 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD Edmund Bassick 75 Romonock P1 Fairfield CT 86432 Larry Seibsick 21 5 Country Rd Belpurt NY 11713 Richard Simpoon 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 15201 Woody Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hamptnn VA 23004 Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Dr Lukeland FL 33989 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr 99 2 Flnnissunt MO 63034 Vii Keith Show 2756 Dlmmood Ann Arber Ml 40184 Viii George Parks 2182 Ooford Ave Austin DI 78704 IX No Representative X Robert SIlO PO Boo 0 Midway City CA 92655 Xi Beroord Cuwley 20838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 99001 March 1416 East Coast Hobby Show Suburban Philadelphia April 35 Toledo Weak Signals Show Toledo Ohio April 1925 Sun N Fun FAA Fly-In Lokeland Florida April 2226 Top Gun West Palm Beach Florida SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chairpemons ot other Cuntest Boards Contest Bound Coordinator See individual listings ohove below addresses Ralph Rod TennyWoody BlanchardWayne YeogerJohn ThompsonJohn Fuquw Geno ShelkeyBonny JenkinoHorace Hagen01W TeltordOwnid P108 AEROBATICS I ScoS Melville 100 Chatham Terr Bridgeport CT 06606 Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14458 III GexO Combs 1066 Miltord Dr Pickerington OH 43147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Brook9reen Gordon P1 Cornelius NC 28031 V Jshn Fuqun 724 Diane SI Nicenilte FL 32570 VI Charles W Reed 5488 Wooduen Rd Raytown MO 64133 VII David von Linsowe 7083 E Dadge Rd Mt Morris Ml 484S8 VIIIWilliam Thomas 5442 Rem Dr Bartleoville OK 74006 IX Jim Momrey 310 Capitol Ave Kinsley KS 67S47 X Craig Millet c/s Gibson Dunn & Cratcher 4 Park PlazaSuite 1400 Irvine CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15618 Northeast S6th Way Redmond WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Waliiegford Ave Athal MA 01331 II Herace Hagen 15 Parkway Pt Red Bank NJ B7701 III Bill Curtis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Marshall McClung 2722 Fume Rd SW Roanoke VA 24015 V Tim Schoonord 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akeavo lOBO Lakeview Dr Scottsbung IN 47170 VII Roy Slob 124S0 Lonudowne Detroit Ml 40224 Viii Dave Youngblood 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vineyard 295S HilIdole Saliva KS 67401 -3280 B Nick Nicholas 1374 Legan Ave #A Costa Mesa CA 92626 Xi Rich Josephson 2942 Tonia Cm Medford OR 97504 RACING I Pete Rood 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 06801 II Ernest Nikodom 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14094 III Dave Lotoho 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillmoade Rd Edgomoter MD 21037 V Gail Jacobson 620S Rivenclifte Dr NW Atlonta GA 30328 Vt Jim Sager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Wayne IN 46825-3031 Vii Wayne Yeaoer 15307 Forrister Rd Clayten MI 40235 VIIIMike Helsel 7 Stillmeadom Round Rock TX 78664 IX Duane Gull 1267 S Reeler Ct Denver CO 90231 B Gory Hover 16016 Ave 208 Visalia CA 93277-97S7 Xl Tom Strom 1420 SW 160th Seattle WA 98116 SOARING I Friti Bien 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 01742 Roman Paryz 59 Stointeldt RdLancaster NY 14086 III Gene Shelkey 217 Enctid Aen Scnffdate PA 15003 IV Beb Chompine 20S Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Andersee PO Boo 305 Tullahama TN 37389 VI Rick Burnoski iSO Canyon Dr Rolingorook IL 6t440 Vii Al Scidmore 5t13 Dorseo Dr Madison WI S3711 VIIIBorry Kennedy 1835 HighvolleyTe Grand Prairie TO 75052 IX Byron Blokeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Littleton CO 9t135 B Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lo Redondo Beach CA 90279 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 SCALE John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Bordee IN 47106 INDOOR Richard Doig 2139 Sommelville Defurd Ml 48371 FREE FLIGHT Roger Smmpsoo -9131 Tevnin Way Sacramento CA 95928 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2299 Ste 2 Chandler TX 75750 CL COMBAT Gary Frost 13 Cuotlewood Ct St Petem MO 63376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage Ln Leoington KY 49517 RE SOARING Terry Edmondo 4125 180th Street NE Solon IA 52333 RE AEROBATICS Chris [akin 2132G Stewart Springfield MO 65804 RE PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Fonristen Rd Clayton Ml 49235 RE ELECTRIC Keith Finkenbiner 7950 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 02960 RE HELICOPTER Horace Hogeo 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMODELING Howard Kuhn 7296 Beechwood Roud Alevandnia VA 22307 March 1998 165 COMPETITION DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD BoleRace Below tndicates Chairman Contest Board January 31 February 1 Northwest RC Model Exposition Puyallup Washington February 26March Florida Jets Bunnell Florida February 27March 1 WRAMS Show White Plains New York April 2730 NRHSA Convention Las Vegas Nevada October 23-26 1997 Las Vegas Nevada 1 Quique Somenzini 2 Christophe Paysant Le Roux 3 Roland Matt 4 Dave von Linsowe 5 Steve Stricker 6 Benoit Paysant Le Roux 7 Jason Shulman 8 Mike McConville 9 Frazer Briggs 10 Ivan Kristcnsen Argentina France Liechtenstein USA USA France USA USA New Zealand Canada 166 Model Aviation nament Champions Top Ten $40000 $25000 $15000 $12500 $10000 $7500 $7000 $6500 $6000 $5500
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 164, 165, 166
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 164, 165, 166
Technical Director Steve Kaluf DONT FORGET 1996-1997 version AMA Competition Regulations red cover actually 1996-1998 version change effected early 1996 changes Contest Board Procedures see August 1996 column complete Contest Board Procedures document change moved rules change proposal cycle three-year cycle two-year cycle So dont throw away current copies still good have also getting some calls people looking new rule book changes existing book few urgent proposals some housekeeping changes have interim rules publication available details changes need copy please give Competitions Department call will happy send 1998 Indoor World Championships may happen As writing late November 1997 Japan has withdrawn its bid host event word got lost corporate support originally lined up help offset expenses hosting event have also looked submitting bid host event again stepped 1996 event ended up losing money 11 countries participated preliminary budget 1998 also shows possible loss time Indoor community looking see additional funds can raised assure break-even event decision will have long since made time read however point becoming increasingly difficult countries host some World Championship events Indoor FiD very technical demanding form aeromodeling models extremely difficult build handle absolute marvels air opinion closest man-made thing pure flight Lets face anything flying hour using rubber motor pretty incredible start also what keeps participation low FlD everyone Participation United States largely record trail team selection level Suitable sites few far between teams have flown everything dirigible hangars underground salt mines Low participation means very tough countries able host event no country expects make money World Championship event should have lose either FiD FAI level event suffers manner Scale others also danger US does host FlD World Championships 1998 hope message FAI will clear system has flaw countries put significant amount money FAI programs Delegates must attend meetings held yearly always Paris Rules changes often seem die pass convenient European countries US others must begin band together make clear getting enough bang FAI buck Swiss Franc case may Recent conversations National Aeronautic Association NAA also seem indicate full-scale community experiencing similar problems FAI-level events competition general very valuable aeromodeling Much higher-end equipment enjoy today because competition demands forced its development often get kick out going flying field having fellow modeler complain about competition find him flying top-of-theline super transmitter Granted does need 8-10 channels transmitter offers him nor likely ever use multiple mixers transmitters offers flying sport models likes feel transmitter multiple model memory built-in timer features does use would transmitter have created competition pilots developed requirements created need doubt Would propellers have developed stage currently need eek possible performance competition doubt Would enginesespecially four-stroke enginescontinue develop more power having become very popular competition circles doubtful Competition everyone sincerely believe having fun involved competition some sort Competition dying would lead us believe number competitions sanction year tells story clearly number sanctions has remained steady increased slightly face declining membership Competition keeps United States involved aeromodelers over world giant network people like interests competitions aeromodels common thread Im slated go Paris March meeting FAT areomodeling commission trip will education hope able share what learn during trip able improve service better understanding processes involved FAI matters AMA World Wide Web site continues expanded Competitions/Technical Department section always growing Contest Calendar updated weekly always contains most-current information 1998 Nats entry forms should up time read well Contest Board Procedures Appointment Procedures Contest Board Competition Regulations may also line now will soon something would like see maintained Competitions/Technical pages please let us know Remember address wwwmodelaircraftorg Till next time Model Aviation 4 KleiN INDOOR FREE FLIGHT CAT II Pennyplane Raymond B Harlan1641 op 10/01/97 CAT IV Unlim Catapult Glider Stanley Buddenbohm 341 op 11/02/97 Formula 40 Speed James Rhodes Op Carrier Class Andy Westerheim Jr 1602210/12/97 3860 10/19/97 I tobert Wilkie 15 Everett St Rockland MA 02370 II CL & FE Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 5 Shetleld Way Clark lii 07066 iii CL FF & NC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4508W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim CoO 4604 1-lillbrook Dr Annandale VA 22003 NC Jack Cash 10317 Old Aneapolis Rd Walkersville MD 21793 9 RC Kenneib Rlackwell 207 WSandcreek Rd tatenprise AL 36330 FF Rob Junk 984 Willianno Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Renssalaer St JacksonvilleFL 32205 VI NC except Soaring Jerry Wardee 400 Alden Normal 1L61 761-1207 RE Soaring Dole Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr DanieniL 60550 FE Jim Bennett 324 Heltenstein Ave St Louis MO 63110 CL William Bed Bodvincb Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heitbts IL 00004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 91778 It Doug Barber 146 Stratton Heuse Maple Shade NJ 08t52 ttt Walt Vanorder 5669 Victory View Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don Seall 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 Vt Larry Coslick 4202 Valley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 Vtt Richard Doig 2139 Sommerville Dr Dofurd Ml 48371 Vttt Ratph End Teeny PD Boa 030545 RIchardson IX 75080 tX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wichita KS 67211 X Clarence Mother 235B Tam OShanter Ave Riohop CA 9351 4-1 944 Ct Andy Tatliatico 10039 SWOsail Pest Rd Portland 0997219 CONTROL LtNE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsoy 112 Haverbill St N Reading MA 01064 Tea Hampshire 430 Oreenmich St Relvidere NJ 07823 It Laird Jackson litO Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 tV Wayne Foster 3184 Turkey Hill Rd Winston Salem NC 27106 V Dave Hemotrought PD Bee 171 Moocks Corner SC 29401 Vt Ed Robbert 349 Hillsbero Aee Leoington KY 40511 Vtt Marc Warmashana 11577 N Shore Dr Whhmure Lake Ml 48109 Vttt Dick Perry 7005 Del l3so Court NE Albuquerque NM 871 00-2030 tX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 X Rev Wioniewoki 3316 Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 86403 Xl Jnhn Thumpons 245B Onince St Eugene OR 07404 FREE FItOOT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd Lyme CT B6371 tt Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave Lyndoovillo NY 14098 itt Rudy Klulber 2821 Lakeland Ave Lokewood OH 44107 iv Jim Rocckintuso 112 Pinecrest Sir Menera VA 24121 V Eneny Jenkins 3112 E Rainno Rd Memphis TN 30110 VII FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department CL Marc Warwashana 11577 N Share Whitwore Lake Ml 481 80-0124 NC Except Michiganl Leee Cordy N4503 Hiohway 55 Chilton WI 53014 NC Michigan Wayne Veager 15387 Fornister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 Vttl CL & FE Bill Lee 2200 RIo 2 Chandler TX 75758 NC Douglas Powell 5210 Kingston Wichita Falls TX 76310 tX Mike Tallman 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 RE Judy Gorkon 2069 South Raleigh St Denver CD 80219 B Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 North Al Williamson 445 Wosthy Chela Vista CA 91911 Wayne Hamada 625 lolani Ave Apt. 604 Rooolnlu Al 96913-1812 Hawaii Utah Arizona David Lb 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ 05205 Xt Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 90170 NC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 0B146 Vt Chris Malsano 8576 Singer St John MO 63114 Vit Bill Shailor 2317 Clawson Avenue Royal Oak Ml 48073 Viii Russ Snyder 114 Andoro Universal City TO 78140 Jemld Murphy OVa Escoadids Voile Man6ou Spdngs CO 80B29 Ooug Galbreoth 3408 Topsail P1 Davis CA 05616 John Crosetto 14009 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Im Sean 52 Lanoholm Nashua NH 03962 Den Typood 275 Cascade Rd Warveick NY 10990 itt Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45648 Bob Korlsson 700 Bullen Middletown 0619789 David PlaN 1300 Banre NW Paim Bay FL 320117 John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 Vii Claude McCullough 102 Constance St Montezuma IA 50171 Viii Ernest Hotwood 2711 Eoglish Chose Arlington TO 76016 Martin Libhort 101 N Porkasod Wichita KS 67280 Jim Moconuld 856 Burr Davis CA 95616 Jerry Holcoab 1010 NE 122 Aye Vancsuver WA 98694 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD Edmund Bassick 75 Romonock P1 Fairfield CT 86432 Larry Seibsick 21 5 Country Rd Belpurt NY 11713 Richard Simpoon 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 15201 Woody Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hamptnn VA 23004 Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Dr Lukeland FL 33989 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr 99 2 Flnnissunt MO 63034 Vii Keith Show 2756 Dlmmood Ann Arber Ml 40184 Viii George Parks 2182 Ooford Ave Austin DI 78704 IX No Representative X Robert SIlO PO Boo 0 Midway City CA 92655 Xi Beroord Cuwley 20838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 99001 March 1416 East Coast Hobby Show Suburban Philadelphia April 35 Toledo Weak Signals Show Toledo Ohio April 1925 Sun N Fun FAA Fly-In Lokeland Florida April 2226 Top Gun West Palm Beach Florida SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chairpemons ot other Cuntest Boards Contest Bound Coordinator See individual listings ohove below addresses Ralph Rod TennyWoody BlanchardWayne YeogerJohn ThompsonJohn Fuquw Geno ShelkeyBonny JenkinoHorace Hagen01W TeltordOwnid P108 AEROBATICS I ScoS Melville 100 Chatham Terr Bridgeport CT 06606 Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14458 III GexO Combs 1066 Miltord Dr Pickerington OH 43147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Brook9reen Gordon P1 Cornelius NC 28031 V Jshn Fuqun 724 Diane SI Nicenilte FL 32570 VI Charles W Reed 5488 Wooduen Rd Raytown MO 64133 VII David von Linsowe 7083 E Dadge Rd Mt Morris Ml 484S8 VIIIWilliam Thomas 5442 Rem Dr Bartleoville OK 74006 IX Jim Momrey 310 Capitol Ave Kinsley KS 67S47 X Craig Millet c/s Gibson Dunn & Cratcher 4 Park PlazaSuite 1400 Irvine CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15618 Northeast S6th Way Redmond WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Waliiegford Ave Athal MA 01331 II Herace Hagen 15 Parkway Pt Red Bank NJ B7701 III Bill Curtis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Marshall McClung 2722 Fume Rd SW Roanoke VA 24015 V Tim Schoonord 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akeavo lOBO Lakeview Dr Scottsbung IN 47170 VII Roy Slob 124S0 Lonudowne Detroit Ml 40224 Viii Dave Youngblood 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vineyard 295S HilIdole Saliva KS 67401 -3280 B Nick Nicholas 1374 Legan Ave #A Costa Mesa CA 92626 Xi Rich Josephson 2942 Tonia Cm Medford OR 97504 RACING I Pete Rood 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 06801 II Ernest Nikodom 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14094 III Dave Lotoho 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillmoade Rd Edgomoter MD 21037 V Gail Jacobson 620S Rivenclifte Dr NW Atlonta GA 30328 Vt Jim Sager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Wayne IN 46825-3031 Vii Wayne Yeaoer 15307 Forrister Rd Clayten MI 40235 VIIIMike Helsel 7 Stillmeadom Round Rock TX 78664 IX Duane Gull 1267 S Reeler Ct Denver CO 90231 B Gory Hover 16016 Ave 208 Visalia CA 93277-97S7 Xl Tom Strom 1420 SW 160th Seattle WA 98116 SOARING I Friti Bien 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 01742 Roman Paryz 59 Stointeldt RdLancaster NY 14086 III Gene Shelkey 217 Enctid Aen Scnffdate PA 15003 IV Beb Chompine 20S Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Andersee PO Boo 305 Tullahama TN 37389 VI Rick Burnoski iSO Canyon Dr Rolingorook IL 6t440 Vii Al Scidmore 5t13 Dorseo Dr Madison WI S3711 VIIIBorry Kennedy 1835 HighvolleyTe Grand Prairie TO 75052 IX Byron Blokeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Littleton CO 9t135 B Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lo Redondo Beach CA 90279 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 SCALE John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Bordee IN 47106 INDOOR Richard Doig 2139 Sommelville Defurd Ml 48371 FREE FLIGHT Roger Smmpsoo -9131 Tevnin Way Sacramento CA 95928 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2299 Ste 2 Chandler TX 75750 CL COMBAT Gary Frost 13 Cuotlewood Ct St Petem MO 63376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage Ln Leoington KY 49517 RE SOARING Terry Edmondo 4125 180th Street NE Solon IA 52333 RE AEROBATICS Chris [akin 2132G Stewart Springfield MO 65804 RE PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Fonristen Rd Clayton Ml 49235 RE ELECTRIC Keith Finkenbiner 7950 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 02960 RE HELICOPTER Horace Hogeo 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMODELING Howard Kuhn 7296 Beechwood Roud Alevandnia VA 22307 March 1998 165 COMPETITION DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD BoleRace Below tndicates Chairman Contest Board January 31 February 1 Northwest RC Model Exposition Puyallup Washington February 26March Florida Jets Bunnell Florida February 27March 1 WRAMS Show White Plains New York April 2730 NRHSA Convention Las Vegas Nevada October 23-26 1997 Las Vegas Nevada 1 Quique Somenzini 2 Christophe Paysant Le Roux 3 Roland Matt 4 Dave von Linsowe 5 Steve Stricker 6 Benoit Paysant Le Roux 7 Jason Shulman 8 Mike McConville 9 Frazer Briggs 10 Ivan Kristcnsen Argentina France Liechtenstein USA USA France USA USA New Zealand Canada 166 Model Aviation nament Champions Top Ten $40000 $25000 $15000 $12500 $10000 $7500 $7000 $6500 $6000 $5500
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 164, 165, 166
Technical Director Steve Kaluf DONT FORGET 1996-1997 version AMA Competition Regulations red cover actually 1996-1998 version change effected early 1996 changes Contest Board Procedures see August 1996 column complete Contest Board Procedures document change moved rules change proposal cycle three-year cycle two-year cycle So dont throw away current copies still good have also getting some calls people looking new rule book changes existing book few urgent proposals some housekeeping changes have interim rules publication available details changes need copy please give Competitions Department call will happy send 1998 Indoor World Championships may happen As writing late November 1997 Japan has withdrawn its bid host event word got lost corporate support originally lined up help offset expenses hosting event have also looked submitting bid host event again stepped 1996 event ended up losing money 11 countries participated preliminary budget 1998 also shows possible loss time Indoor community looking see additional funds can raised assure break-even event decision will have long since made time read however point becoming increasingly difficult countries host some World Championship events Indoor FiD very technical demanding form aeromodeling models extremely difficult build handle absolute marvels air opinion closest man-made thing pure flight Lets face anything flying hour using rubber motor pretty incredible start also what keeps participation low FlD everyone Participation United States largely record trail team selection level Suitable sites few far between teams have flown everything dirigible hangars underground salt mines Low participation means very tough countries able host event no country expects make money World Championship event should have lose either FiD FAI level event suffers manner Scale others also danger US does host FlD World Championships 1998 hope message FAI will clear system has flaw countries put significant amount money FAI programs Delegates must attend meetings held yearly always Paris Rules changes often seem die pass convenient European countries US others must begin band together make clear getting enough bang FAI buck Swiss Franc case may Recent conversations National Aeronautic Association NAA also seem indicate full-scale community experiencing similar problems FAI-level events competition general very valuable aeromodeling Much higher-end equipment enjoy today because competition demands forced its development often get kick out going flying field having fellow modeler complain about competition find him flying top-of-theline super transmitter Granted does need 8-10 channels transmitter offers him nor likely ever use multiple mixers transmitters offers flying sport models likes feel transmitter multiple model memory built-in timer features does use would transmitter have created competition pilots developed requirements created need doubt Would propellers have developed stage currently need eek possible performance competition doubt Would enginesespecially four-stroke enginescontinue develop more power having become very popular competition circles doubtful Competition everyone sincerely believe having fun involved competition some sort Competition dying would lead us believe number competitions sanction year tells story clearly number sanctions has remained steady increased slightly face declining membership Competition keeps United States involved aeromodelers over world giant network people like interests competitions aeromodels common thread Im slated go Paris March meeting FAT areomodeling commission trip will education hope able share what learn during trip able improve service better understanding processes involved FAI matters AMA World Wide Web site continues expanded Competitions/Technical Department section always growing Contest Calendar updated weekly always contains most-current information 1998 Nats entry forms should up time read well Contest Board Procedures Appointment Procedures Contest Board Competition Regulations may also line now will soon something would like see maintained Competitions/Technical pages please let us know Remember address wwwmodelaircraftorg Till next time Model Aviation 4 KleiN INDOOR FREE FLIGHT CAT II Pennyplane Raymond B Harlan1641 op 10/01/97 CAT IV Unlim Catapult Glider Stanley Buddenbohm 341 op 11/02/97 Formula 40 Speed James Rhodes Op Carrier Class Andy Westerheim Jr 1602210/12/97 3860 10/19/97 I tobert Wilkie 15 Everett St Rockland MA 02370 II CL & FE Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 5 Shetleld Way Clark lii 07066 iii CL FF & NC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4508W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim CoO 4604 1-lillbrook Dr Annandale VA 22003 NC Jack Cash 10317 Old Aneapolis Rd Walkersville MD 21793 9 RC Kenneib Rlackwell 207 WSandcreek Rd tatenprise AL 36330 FF Rob Junk 984 Willianno Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL 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