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Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/09
Page Numbers: 156, 157, 158

Steve Kaluf skaluf@ modelaircraftorg ID LIKE TO DRIVE off technical topics bit month give update Muncie International Aeromodeling Center mention few operational concerns regarding use flying site First some updates site As reported last year 600 x 600-foot grass pad constructed north end property prior 1997 Nationals fine multiuse area used Control Line Combat Carrier RC Soaring RC Electric official Nats events also used several unofficial Nats events 1997 grass site liffle spotty some rocks continued crop up time time area has reseeded rolled mowed times 1998 remember being written May grass has really filled overall area looking good outdoor portion Nats grass runways south end property helicopter area also vicinity have improved great deal well An additional mower has purchased has trailer-mounted bagging attachment used mow grass runway surfaces keeps grass clippings minimum surfaces making much nicer aircraft main fields mowed approximately two weeks keeps fields used Free flight excellent shape since grass short enough help facilitate retrieval still long enough provide bit padding less-than-smooth landing flying site portion Intemational Aeromodeling Center use AMA members wonderful facility However increased use have seen over last couple years necessary enforce some rules regarding use site try very hard allow flying operations possible exist same time site Sanctioned contests site always have top priority some cases find necessary close area site allow contest operate unrestricted thing constantly have stress members using site multiuse site Control Line Radio Control Free flight disciplines As such especially during times sport- test-flying necessary group accommodate other example may necessary group flying RC main runway temporarily suspend operations member chasing Free flight model crosses runway area same token safety precautions must observed times would Free Flight modeler cross area first coordinating RC fliers allowing time land aircraft clear Free flight modeler safely area site also has designated parking areas some facilities Members expected use facilities often find members parked RC runway cars backed up runway parking lot complex 60 feet away runway p creates dangerous situation puts cars too close active runways Fortunately members asked move cars back parking lot happy oblige However once get member feels right park wherever wishes since site site also has 25 mph speed limit member asked leave site last year after found driving down gravel roads what estimated 50 mph site owned AMA members charge properly manage given AMA Executive Council put place vote Executive Council passes responsibility running facility day day basis paid AMA Headquarters Staff staff must come up what considered safe operation guidelines site As might suspect very concerned operating site strict accordance AMA National Safety Code flying-site operation recommendations found AMA Membership Manual naturally desire site safest country point ask indulgence using site asked staff member volunteer something little differently wish Remember site little different other country largest most-varied-use sites will ever find also site hope will use come away feeling properly prepared very safe see folks thank now among thousands have given back model aviation part what model aviation has given things will possible due thoughtful giving generosity list supporters monthly donations represent amounts processed month May 1998 name listed please write Membership Department include canceled check want recognize contributors 156 Model Aviation nical Director D R E M can come TRUE Contributions DO Make Difference month list have donated $10 support Academys programs National Model Aviation Museum Aeromodeling Center people have made donationthey have made investment future aeromodeling Thank honk Cons wWw continue strive make National Flying Site friendly possible comes few simple rules feel something should done differently have suggestion please feel free contact suggestion area responsibility will pass along have responsibility consideration Remember site however venues must able fly together simple rules site must followed Till next time 4U Ei@U ey Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff andlor officers July 10 August 4 Outdoor National Aeromodeling Championships Muncie Indiana July 29 August 4 EEA Oshkosh Oshkosh Wisconsin October 31 November 1 National Model Hobby Show Chicago Illinois COMPETITION DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS IRobert Wilkie 18 Everett St Roceland MA 02370 IICL & FF Richard Sabrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 1421 NC Robert Kitchen 9 Shelfeld Way Clark NJ 07066 IIICL FE & NC Nelson Gould 19445 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FE & NC M Wersenbach 4568W t46t0 Cleveland OH 44135 West IVCL & FE Jim Cottin 4804 Hillbrook Er Annandale VA 22003 NC Jack Cash 10317 Old Annapolis Rd Waleersoille MD 21793IX 6NC Kenneth Rlackwell 207 WSandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 FE Rob Junk 884 Williams bitch Rd Cantonment FL 320338 CL Joseph Meac t339 Rensoaleer St JackoonvilleEL 32205 RINC except Soaring Jerry Worden 400 den Normal 1L61761-1207 BC Snaring Dale Folkenino 1544 Darien Lake DarieniL 60558 FE Charles Markos 650 Caruso Ave Onertield IL 60015Xl CL Wiliram Rod Rodnioch Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 VII FE AMA Roodqoarters Compelilis Department CL Marc Warwashana 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 481 89-9124 NC Encopt tsr Michigan Leon Cordy 84503 Higbway 55 Chums WI 53014 NC Michigan snip Wayne Veager 15387 Forrister Rd Clayton MI 49235 VIII CL & FF 6111 Lee 2200 RIe 2 Chandler TX 75758 NC Douglas Powell 5218 Kingston Er Wichita Falls TX 76310 Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 NC Judy Genkon 2369 South Raleigh St Erroer CO 80219 Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 North Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chala Vista CA 91911 Wayne Hamada 625 lolani Aae Apt. 694 Henolula HI 96813-1812 Hawaii Utah Aroona bavid Lilt 1111 N 64th 51 53 Mesa 8785205 Pick Salter 7217 So 133rd 51 Seattle WA 96178 NC WT Rill Smith 10825 44th Aoe SW Seattle WA 98146 CONTEST BOARD Boldface Below Indicates Chairman Confeaf Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 happy Hallow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doug Rather 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08652 RI Walt VanGarden 5660 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Dan Stall 941 K mberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Mantis 2186 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 Vt Larry Coslick 4202 Valley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Oslo 2139 Sommemille Onferd Ml 48371 VIII Ralph Bud Tefaf PD Bno 830545 Richardson TX 75080 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wichita KS 67211 X Clarence Mather 2358 Tam OShanter Ave Rishep CA 93514-1044 XI Andy Tagliafico 10039 SW Osail Post Rd Portland 0887210 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Oick Walsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tam Hampshire 430 Greenwich St Reloidere NJ 07823 III Laird Jackson 1160 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 18107 IV Wayne Foster 3184 Turkey Hill Rd Winston Salem NC 27106 V Oaoe Hematrought P0 Roe 171 Meecks Corner SC 29461 VI Ed Robbert 349 Hillsbora Ave Lealoglon KY 40511 VII Marc Warwashana 11577 N Shore Whitmore Lake Ml 48180 VIII Dick Perry 7005 Del 008 Court NE Alhuqaerque NM 87109-2936 IX Michael TaIwan 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 8 Rev Wisniewoki 3316 Kiewa Riod Lake Havasa City AZ 86403 XI John Thompson 2456 Ociace SI Eugene OR R7404 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd Lyme 0766371 II Rradley Rane 60 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 III Rudy Klxiher 2621 Lakeland Axe Lakewood 0944107 IV Jim Rocckinluso 112 Pinecrest Cit Moneta VA 241 21 V Bonny Jenkian 3112 E Names Rd. Memphis TN 3R110 VI Chris Malsuno 8576 Ginger Dr St Johe MO 63114 VII Rut Snailor 2317 Clawoon Avenue Royal Oak Ml 48973 VIII Russ Snyder 114 Andona Universal City TX 78148 IX Jerald Mumby 9 Via Escondide Valle Manesa Spdegs CO 66829 boug Galbreath 3408 Topsail P1 baxis 0898616 XI John Crosetto 14809 56 5416 Rellenue WA 99696 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Ito Sean 52 Langhalm Dr Nashua NH 03962 II boo Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 19980 6111 Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson 0645646 Rob Kanlosen 708 Rullen Middletewn bE 19789 David PIaR 1366 Hafre NW Palm Bay FL 32667 John Guenther 21669 Rordeo-Greeexille Rd Borden IN 47106 VII Claude McCulleogh 102 Constance St Meetezuma 1859171 Onneon Harwood 2711 Englisv Chase Arlingtoe TX 76016 Martin Libbart 101 N Paekwoad Wichita KS 67288 Jim MacDonald 856 Runt baxis 0895616 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122 Axe Vancouver WA 986R4 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD Edmund Rassick 75 Romanock Fl Fairfield CT 86432 Larry Snihoick 21 5 Country Rd Reilport NV 11713 Ricard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh P815261 Wendy Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Ramplas VA 23664 Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Dr Lakeland FL 33889 VI Cal EDel 3 Castle Dr 88 2 Florisoant MO 63634 VII Keith Sham 2756 Elmwood Ann Arbor Ml 48104 VIII George Parks 2102 Oxford Axe Aastin TO 78704 IX No Representative X Robert 51111 PO box 9 Midway City 0882655 XI Remand Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98601 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chairpersons other Centest Roards Contest Raard Coordinator See individual listingo above below addresses Ralph Bud TennyWoody BlanchardDuane GallJohn ThompameJohn Fuqun Geno ShelkeyBonny JenkinsHorace HagenCliff Tell ordDavid PIaD AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Tern Rnid8eport CT 06666 II Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 Ill Geoft Combs 1066 Millard Pickeringlen OH 43147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Rrsokgreen Oarden P1 Cornelius 8026631 V John Faqan 724 Diase St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charlea W Reed 5408 Woedoon Rd Raytown MO 64133 VII 00010 von Linsewe 7093 E badge Rd Mt Morris Ml 48486 VIIIWilliam Thomas 5442 Row Dr Rartleoxille OK 74606 IX Jim Mowney 316 Capitol Axe Kiesley KS 67547 X Craig Millet c/s Gibson Ounn & Crutcher 4 Park PlazaSuite 1406 Irvine 0892714 XI Rick Allison 15618 Northeast 56th Way Redmand WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wallinglord Axe 81601 MA 61331 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Pt Red Bank NJ 87701 III 6111 Curtis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Maroball McClano 2722 Fawn Rd SW Roanoke VA 24015 V Tim Schosnard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1086 Lakexiew Dr Scosbung 1847170 VII Roy bleD 12456 Lanudawne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Dave Ynunghlosd 1212 Barak Rryan TX 77802 IX Dan Vineyard 265S HillOale Sauna KS 67401-3269 X Nick Nicholas 1374 Logan Axe #8 Cesta Mesa 0892626 Xl Rich Josephson 2842 Tonia Cit Medtord 0697564 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Axon 0786691 II Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14694 Ill Dave Latoha 1141 Columbus Axe Apt 2 Lemoyse P817643 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillmeade Rd Edgewater Mb 21037 V Gail Jacobson 6285 Rixenclitte NW Atlanta 9839326 VI Jim Gager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Wayne 1846625-3031 VII Dennis Sumner 46849 Larchmont Canton Ml 48167 VIIIMike Heloel 7 Stillmeadow Roand Rock TO 79684 IX Doane Gall 1267 5 Beeler St. Denver CO 86231 X Gary Hover 16016 Axe 286 Visalia CA 93277-9757 XI Tom Strom 1420SW 166th Seattle WA 98116 SOARING I Frito 610041 Gamin II Rd Concord MA 01742 II Roman Paryu 59 Steinteldt RdLancaster NY 14066 III Gene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave ScoBdale PA 15683 IV Osuglas Ranry 5360 bIde Hilibreoke Dr Glen Allen VA 23660 V Charles Anderson PO Roy 305 Tullahoma TN 37368 VI Rick Rurnoski 158 Canyon Dr Relioghtook IL 60446 VII Al Scidmoro 5013 Dorsoff be, Madison 66153711 VIIIRarry Kennedy 1935 Highvatey Tn Grand Prairie 7075652 IX Ryron Rlakeslee 1414W Rriarwood Luff leton 0086135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lo Redende Beach 0890278 Xl Dave Jahnson 10406 SE 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512S Greeneaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Johv Guenther 21609 Rorden-Greenvulle Rd Rordon IN 47106 INDOOR Richard boig 2139 Sommerville Oct Ml 46371 FREE FLIGHT Rab Waterman 4460 NW Wallowa Cl Pertlano 0897229 SPEED & TEAM RACE 6111 Lee 2290 R8e 2 Chandler 7075756 CL COMBAT Gary Frost 13 Castlewood Cf St Petera MO 63376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paal 3332 Carriage Le Lexington KY 49517 RCSOARING Terry Edmonds 4125 166th Street NE Solon 1852333 RE AEROBATICS Chris Lakiv 2132S Stewart Springfield MO 65904 NC PYLON Wayne Y6ager 15367 Forristen Rd Clayton MI 49235 RC ELECTRIC Keith Finkenhiner 7950 61 Fuerte Street Carlsbad 0892999 NC HELICOPTER Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Ft Red Rank NJ 97791 SPACEMODELING Howard Kuhn 7296 Eeecbmood Road Alexandria VA 22397 September 1998 157 U U — mwu — 1998 RC PYLON Q-500Long Course Richard Oliver 10824 04/18/98 Op INDOOR FREE FLIGHT CAT IV Limited Pennyplane Stacey Pelrang 1309 04/18/98 Jr CAT III ROG Stick Lawrence Coslick 2008 05/03/98 Op StdClass Catapult Glider RobertCWarmann 2111 05/03/98 Op Tsp Gui 1998 Results [ Expert Conte Charlie C Terry Nits Carvin Mill Stephan Kent Nogy n Wilkinsc e Winter k Hal Laboi e Barb042 ce Conte off Foley250 Hlan 42 75 Roane Feroldi ii Parenti II Sibille oIi Sr temer 1 Team inegar/AIf834 k/Mea875 1 158 Model Aviation


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/09
Page Numbers: 156, 157, 158

Steve Kaluf skaluf@ modelaircraftorg ID LIKE TO DRIVE off technical topics bit month give update Muncie International Aeromodeling Center mention few operational concerns regarding use flying site First some updates site As reported last year 600 x 600-foot grass pad constructed north end property prior 1997 Nationals fine multiuse area used Control Line Combat Carrier RC Soaring RC Electric official Nats events also used several unofficial Nats events 1997 grass site liffle spotty some rocks continued crop up time time area has reseeded rolled mowed times 1998 remember being written May grass has really filled overall area looking good outdoor portion Nats grass runways south end property helicopter area also vicinity have improved great deal well An additional mower has purchased has trailer-mounted bagging attachment used mow grass runway surfaces keeps grass clippings minimum surfaces making much nicer aircraft main fields mowed approximately two weeks keeps fields used Free flight excellent shape since grass short enough help facilitate retrieval still long enough provide bit padding less-than-smooth landing flying site portion Intemational Aeromodeling Center use AMA members wonderful facility However increased use have seen over last couple years necessary enforce some rules regarding use site try very hard allow flying operations possible exist same time site Sanctioned contests site always have top priority some cases find necessary close area site allow contest operate unrestricted thing constantly have stress members using site multiuse site Control Line Radio Control Free flight disciplines As such especially during times sport- test-flying necessary group accommodate other example may necessary group flying RC main runway temporarily suspend operations member chasing Free flight model crosses runway area same token safety precautions must observed times would Free Flight modeler cross area first coordinating RC fliers allowing time land aircraft clear Free flight modeler safely area site also has designated parking areas some facilities Members expected use facilities often find members parked RC runway cars backed up runway parking lot complex 60 feet away runway p creates dangerous situation puts cars too close active runways Fortunately members asked move cars back parking lot happy oblige However once get member feels right park wherever wishes since site site also has 25 mph speed limit member asked leave site last year after found driving down gravel roads what estimated 50 mph site owned AMA members charge properly manage given AMA Executive Council put place vote Executive Council passes responsibility running facility day day basis paid AMA Headquarters Staff staff must come up what considered safe operation guidelines site As might suspect very concerned operating site strict accordance AMA National Safety Code flying-site operation recommendations found AMA Membership Manual naturally desire site safest country point ask indulgence using site asked staff member volunteer something little differently wish Remember site little different other country largest most-varied-use sites will ever find also site hope will use come away feeling properly prepared very safe see folks thank now among thousands have given back model aviation part what model aviation has given things will possible due thoughtful giving generosity list supporters monthly donations represent amounts processed month May 1998 name listed please write Membership Department include canceled check want recognize contributors 156 Model Aviation nical Director D R E M can come TRUE Contributions DO Make Difference month list have donated $10 support Academys programs National Model Aviation Museum Aeromodeling Center people have made donationthey have made investment future aeromodeling Thank honk Cons wWw continue strive make National Flying Site friendly possible comes few simple rules feel something should done differently have suggestion please feel free contact suggestion area responsibility will pass along have responsibility consideration Remember site however venues must able fly together simple rules site must followed Till next time 4U Ei@U ey Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff andlor officers July 10 August 4 Outdoor National Aeromodeling Championships Muncie Indiana July 29 August 4 EEA Oshkosh Oshkosh Wisconsin October 31 November 1 National Model Hobby Show Chicago Illinois COMPETITION DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS IRobert Wilkie 18 Everett St Roceland MA 02370 IICL & FF Richard Sabrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 1421 NC Robert Kitchen 9 Shelfeld Way Clark NJ 07066 IIICL FE & NC Nelson Gould 19445 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FE & NC M Wersenbach 4568W t46t0 Cleveland OH 44135 West IVCL & FE Jim Cottin 4804 Hillbrook Er Annandale VA 22003 NC Jack Cash 10317 Old Annapolis Rd Waleersoille MD 21793IX 6NC Kenneth Rlackwell 207 WSandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 FE Rob Junk 884 Williams bitch Rd Cantonment FL 320338 CL Joseph Meac t339 Rensoaleer St JackoonvilleEL 32205 RINC except Soaring Jerry Worden 400 den Normal 1L61761-1207 BC Snaring Dale Folkenino 1544 Darien Lake DarieniL 60558 FE Charles Markos 650 Caruso Ave Onertield IL 60015Xl CL Wiliram Rod Rodnioch Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 VII FE AMA Roodqoarters Compelilis Department CL Marc Warwashana 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 481 89-9124 NC Encopt tsr Michigan Leon Cordy 84503 Higbway 55 Chums WI 53014 NC Michigan snip Wayne Veager 15387 Forrister Rd Clayton MI 49235 VIII CL & FF 6111 Lee 2200 RIe 2 Chandler TX 75758 NC Douglas Powell 5218 Kingston Er Wichita Falls TX 76310 Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 NC Judy Genkon 2369 South Raleigh St Erroer CO 80219 Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 North Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chala Vista CA 91911 Wayne Hamada 625 lolani Aae Apt. 694 Henolula HI 96813-1812 Hawaii Utah Aroona bavid Lilt 1111 N 64th 51 53 Mesa 8785205 Pick Salter 7217 So 133rd 51 Seattle WA 96178 NC WT Rill Smith 10825 44th Aoe SW Seattle WA 98146 CONTEST BOARD Boldface Below Indicates Chairman Confeaf Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 happy Hallow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doug Rather 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08652 RI Walt VanGarden 5660 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Dan Stall 941 K mberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Mantis 2186 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 Vt Larry Coslick 4202 Valley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Oslo 2139 Sommemille Onferd Ml 48371 VIII Ralph Bud Tefaf PD Bno 830545 Richardson TX 75080 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wichita KS 67211 X Clarence Mather 2358 Tam OShanter Ave Rishep CA 93514-1044 XI Andy Tagliafico 10039 SW Osail Post Rd Portland 0887210 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Oick Walsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tam Hampshire 430 Greenwich St Reloidere NJ 07823 III Laird Jackson 1160 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 18107 IV Wayne Foster 3184 Turkey Hill Rd Winston Salem NC 27106 V Oaoe Hematrought P0 Roe 171 Meecks Corner SC 29461 VI Ed Robbert 349 Hillsbora Ave Lealoglon KY 40511 VII Marc Warwashana 11577 N Shore Whitmore Lake Ml 48180 VIII Dick Perry 7005 Del 008 Court NE Alhuqaerque NM 87109-2936 IX Michael TaIwan 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 8 Rev Wisniewoki 3316 Kiewa Riod Lake Havasa City AZ 86403 XI John Thompson 2456 Ociace SI Eugene OR R7404 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd Lyme 0766371 II Rradley Rane 60 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 III Rudy Klxiher 2621 Lakeland Axe Lakewood 0944107 IV Jim Rocckinluso 112 Pinecrest Cit Moneta VA 241 21 V Bonny Jenkian 3112 E Names Rd. Memphis TN 3R110 VI Chris Malsuno 8576 Ginger Dr St Johe MO 63114 VII Rut Snailor 2317 Clawoon Avenue Royal Oak Ml 48973 VIII Russ Snyder 114 Andona Universal City TX 78148 IX Jerald Mumby 9 Via Escondide Valle Manesa Spdegs CO 66829 boug Galbreath 3408 Topsail P1 baxis 0898616 XI John Crosetto 14809 56 5416 Rellenue WA 99696 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Ito Sean 52 Langhalm Dr Nashua NH 03962 II boo Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 19980 6111 Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson 0645646 Rob Kanlosen 708 Rullen Middletewn bE 19789 David PIaR 1366 Hafre NW Palm Bay FL 32667 John Guenther 21669 Rordeo-Greeexille Rd Borden IN 47106 VII Claude McCulleogh 102 Constance St Meetezuma 1859171 Onneon Harwood 2711 Englisv Chase Arlingtoe TX 76016 Martin Libbart 101 N Paekwoad Wichita KS 67288 Jim MacDonald 856 Runt baxis 0895616 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122 Axe Vancouver WA 986R4 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD Edmund Rassick 75 Romanock Fl Fairfield CT 86432 Larry Snihoick 21 5 Country Rd Reilport NV 11713 Ricard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh P815261 Wendy Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Ramplas VA 23664 Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Dr Lakeland FL 33889 VI Cal EDel 3 Castle Dr 88 2 Florisoant MO 63634 VII Keith Sham 2756 Elmwood Ann Arbor Ml 48104 VIII George Parks 2102 Oxford Axe Aastin TO 78704 IX No Representative X Robert 51111 PO box 9 Midway City 0882655 XI Remand Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98601 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chairpersons other Centest Roards Contest Raard Coordinator See individual listingo above below addresses Ralph Bud TennyWoody BlanchardDuane GallJohn ThompameJohn Fuqun Geno ShelkeyBonny JenkinsHorace HagenCliff Tell ordDavid PIaD AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Tern Rnid8eport CT 06666 II Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 Ill Geoft Combs 1066 Millard Pickeringlen OH 43147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Rrsokgreen Oarden P1 Cornelius 8026631 V John Faqan 724 Diase St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charlea W Reed 5408 Woedoon Rd Raytown MO 64133 VII 00010 von Linsewe 7093 E badge Rd Mt Morris Ml 48486 VIIIWilliam Thomas 5442 Row Dr Rartleoxille OK 74606 IX Jim Mowney 316 Capitol Axe Kiesley KS 67547 X Craig Millet c/s Gibson Ounn & Crutcher 4 Park PlazaSuite 1406 Irvine 0892714 XI Rick Allison 15618 Northeast 56th Way Redmand WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wallinglord Axe 81601 MA 61331 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Pt Red Bank NJ 87701 III 6111 Curtis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Maroball McClano 2722 Fawn Rd SW Roanoke VA 24015 V Tim Schosnard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1086 Lakexiew Dr Scosbung 1847170 VII Roy bleD 12456 Lanudawne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Dave Ynunghlosd 1212 Barak Rryan TX 77802 IX Dan Vineyard 265S HillOale Sauna KS 67401-3269 X Nick Nicholas 1374 Logan Axe #8 Cesta Mesa 0892626 Xl Rich Josephson 2842 Tonia Cit Medtord 0697564 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Axon 0786691 II Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14694 Ill Dave Latoha 1141 Columbus Axe Apt 2 Lemoyse P817643 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillmeade Rd Edgewater Mb 21037 V Gail Jacobson 6285 Rixenclitte NW Atlanta 9839326 VI Jim Gager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Wayne 1846625-3031 VII Dennis Sumner 46849 Larchmont Canton Ml 48167 VIIIMike Heloel 7 Stillmeadow Roand Rock TO 79684 IX Doane Gall 1267 5 Beeler St. Denver CO 86231 X Gary Hover 16016 Axe 286 Visalia CA 93277-9757 XI Tom Strom 1420SW 166th Seattle WA 98116 SOARING I Frito 610041 Gamin II Rd Concord MA 01742 II Roman Paryu 59 Steinteldt RdLancaster NY 14066 III Gene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave ScoBdale PA 15683 IV Osuglas Ranry 5360 bIde Hilibreoke Dr Glen Allen VA 23660 V Charles Anderson PO Roy 305 Tullahoma TN 37368 VI Rick Rurnoski 158 Canyon Dr Relioghtook IL 60446 VII Al Scidmoro 5013 Dorsoff be, Madison 66153711 VIIIRarry Kennedy 1935 Highvatey Tn Grand Prairie 7075652 IX Ryron Rlakeslee 1414W Rriarwood Luff leton 0086135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lo Redende Beach 0890278 Xl Dave Jahnson 10406 SE 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512S Greeneaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Johv Guenther 21609 Rorden-Greenvulle Rd Rordon IN 47106 INDOOR Richard boig 2139 Sommerville Oct Ml 46371 FREE FLIGHT Rab Waterman 4460 NW Wallowa Cl Pertlano 0897229 SPEED & TEAM RACE 6111 Lee 2290 R8e 2 Chandler 7075756 CL COMBAT Gary Frost 13 Castlewood Cf St Petera MO 63376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paal 3332 Carriage Le Lexington KY 49517 RCSOARING Terry Edmonds 4125 166th Street NE Solon 1852333 RE AEROBATICS Chris Lakiv 2132S Stewart Springfield MO 65904 NC PYLON Wayne Y6ager 15367 Forristen Rd Clayton MI 49235 RC ELECTRIC Keith Finkenhiner 7950 61 Fuerte Street Carlsbad 0892999 NC HELICOPTER Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Ft Red Rank NJ 97791 SPACEMODELING Howard Kuhn 7296 Eeecbmood Road Alexandria VA 22397 September 1998 157 U U — mwu — 1998 RC PYLON Q-500Long Course Richard Oliver 10824 04/18/98 Op INDOOR FREE FLIGHT CAT IV Limited Pennyplane Stacey Pelrang 1309 04/18/98 Jr CAT III ROG Stick Lawrence Coslick 2008 05/03/98 Op StdClass Catapult Glider RobertCWarmann 2111 05/03/98 Op Tsp Gui 1998 Results [ Expert Conte Charlie C Terry Nits Carvin Mill Stephan Kent Nogy n Wilkinsc e Winter k Hal Laboi e Barb042 ce Conte off Foley250 Hlan 42 75 Roane Feroldi ii Parenti II Sibille oIi Sr temer 1 Team inegar/AIf834 k/Mea875 1 158 Model Aviation


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/09
Page Numbers: 156, 157, 158

Steve Kaluf skaluf@ modelaircraftorg ID LIKE TO DRIVE off technical topics bit month give update Muncie International Aeromodeling Center mention few operational concerns regarding use flying site First some updates site As reported last year 600 x 600-foot grass pad constructed north end property prior 1997 Nationals fine multiuse area used Control Line Combat Carrier RC Soaring RC Electric official Nats events also used several unofficial Nats events 1997 grass site liffle spotty some rocks continued crop up time time area has reseeded rolled mowed times 1998 remember being written May grass has really filled overall area looking good outdoor portion Nats grass runways south end property helicopter area also vicinity have improved great deal well An additional mower has purchased has trailer-mounted bagging attachment used mow grass runway surfaces keeps grass clippings minimum surfaces making much nicer aircraft main fields mowed approximately two weeks keeps fields used Free flight excellent shape since grass short enough help facilitate retrieval still long enough provide bit padding less-than-smooth landing flying site portion Intemational Aeromodeling Center use AMA members wonderful facility However increased use have seen over last couple years necessary enforce some rules regarding use site try very hard allow flying operations possible exist same time site Sanctioned contests site always have top priority some cases find necessary close area site allow contest operate unrestricted thing constantly have stress members using site multiuse site Control Line Radio Control Free flight disciplines As such especially during times sport- test-flying necessary group accommodate other example may necessary group flying RC main runway temporarily suspend operations member chasing Free flight model crosses runway area same token safety precautions must observed times would Free Flight modeler cross area first coordinating RC fliers allowing time land aircraft clear Free flight modeler safely area site also has designated parking areas some facilities Members expected use facilities often find members parked RC runway cars backed up runway parking lot complex 60 feet away runway p creates dangerous situation puts cars too close active runways Fortunately members asked move cars back parking lot happy oblige However once get member feels right park wherever wishes since site site also has 25 mph speed limit member asked leave site last year after found driving down gravel roads what estimated 50 mph site owned AMA members charge properly manage given AMA Executive Council put place vote Executive Council passes responsibility running facility day day basis paid AMA Headquarters Staff staff must come up what considered safe operation guidelines site As might suspect very concerned operating site strict accordance AMA National Safety Code flying-site operation recommendations found AMA Membership Manual naturally desire site safest country point ask indulgence using site asked staff member volunteer something little differently wish Remember site little different other country largest most-varied-use sites will ever find also site hope will use come away feeling properly prepared very safe see folks thank now among thousands have given back model aviation part what model aviation has given things will possible due thoughtful giving generosity list supporters monthly donations represent amounts processed month May 1998 name listed please write Membership Department include canceled check want recognize contributors 156 Model Aviation nical Director D R E M can come TRUE Contributions DO Make Difference month list have donated $10 support Academys programs National Model Aviation Museum Aeromodeling Center people have made donationthey have made investment future aeromodeling Thank honk Cons wWw continue strive make National Flying Site friendly possible comes few simple rules feel something should done differently have suggestion please feel free contact suggestion area responsibility will pass along have responsibility consideration Remember site however venues must able fly together simple rules site must followed Till next time 4U Ei@U ey Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff andlor officers July 10 August 4 Outdoor National Aeromodeling Championships Muncie Indiana July 29 August 4 EEA Oshkosh Oshkosh Wisconsin October 31 November 1 National Model Hobby Show Chicago Illinois COMPETITION DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS IRobert Wilkie 18 Everett St Roceland MA 02370 IICL & FF Richard Sabrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 1421 NC Robert Kitchen 9 Shelfeld Way Clark NJ 07066 IIICL FE & NC Nelson Gould 19445 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FE & NC M Wersenbach 4568W t46t0 Cleveland OH 44135 West IVCL & FE Jim Cottin 4804 Hillbrook Er Annandale VA 22003 NC Jack Cash 10317 Old Annapolis Rd Waleersoille MD 21793IX 6NC Kenneth Rlackwell 207 WSandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 FE Rob Junk 884 Williams bitch Rd Cantonment FL 320338 CL Joseph Meac t339 Rensoaleer St JackoonvilleEL 32205 RINC except Soaring Jerry Worden 400 den Normal 1L61761-1207 BC Snaring Dale Folkenino 1544 Darien Lake DarieniL 60558 FE Charles Markos 650 Caruso Ave Onertield IL 60015Xl CL Wiliram Rod Rodnioch Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 VII FE AMA Roodqoarters Compelilis Department CL Marc Warwashana 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 481 89-9124 NC Encopt tsr Michigan Leon Cordy 84503 Higbway 55 Chums WI 53014 NC Michigan snip Wayne Veager 15387 Forrister Rd Clayton MI 49235 VIII CL & FF 6111 Lee 2200 RIe 2 Chandler TX 75758 NC Douglas Powell 5218 Kingston Er Wichita Falls TX 76310 Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 NC Judy Genkon 2369 South Raleigh St Erroer CO 80219 Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 North Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chala Vista CA 91911 Wayne Hamada 625 lolani Aae Apt. 694 Henolula HI 96813-1812 Hawaii Utah Aroona bavid Lilt 1111 N 64th 51 53 Mesa 8785205 Pick Salter 7217 So 133rd 51 Seattle WA 96178 NC WT Rill Smith 10825 44th Aoe SW Seattle WA 98146 CONTEST BOARD Boldface Below Indicates Chairman Confeaf Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 happy Hallow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doug Rather 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08652 RI Walt VanGarden 5660 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Dan Stall 941 K mberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Mantis 2186 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 Vt Larry Coslick 4202 Valley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Oslo 2139 Sommemille Onferd Ml 48371 VIII Ralph Bud Tefaf PD Bno 830545 Richardson TX 75080 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wichita KS 67211 X Clarence Mather 2358 Tam OShanter Ave Rishep CA 93514-1044 XI Andy Tagliafico 10039 SW Osail Post Rd Portland 0887210 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Oick Walsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tam Hampshire 430 Greenwich St Reloidere NJ 07823 III Laird Jackson 1160 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 18107 IV Wayne Foster 3184 Turkey Hill Rd Winston Salem NC 27106 V Oaoe Hematrought P0 Roe 171 Meecks Corner SC 29461 VI Ed Robbert 349 Hillsbora Ave Lealoglon KY 40511 VII Marc Warwashana 11577 N Shore Whitmore Lake Ml 48180 VIII Dick Perry 7005 Del 008 Court NE Alhuqaerque NM 87109-2936 IX Michael TaIwan 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 8 Rev Wisniewoki 3316 Kiewa Riod Lake Havasa City AZ 86403 XI John Thompson 2456 Ociace SI Eugene OR R7404 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck 294 Hamburg Rd Lyme 0766371 II Rradley Rane 60 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 III Rudy Klxiher 2621 Lakeland Axe Lakewood 0944107 IV Jim Rocckinluso 112 Pinecrest Cit Moneta VA 241 21 V Bonny Jenkian 3112 E Names Rd. Memphis TN 3R110 VI Chris Malsuno 8576 Ginger Dr St Johe MO 63114 VII Rut Snailor 2317 Clawoon Avenue Royal Oak Ml 48973 VIII Russ Snyder 114 Andona Universal City TX 78148 IX Jerald Mumby 9 Via Escondide Valle Manesa Spdegs CO 66829 boug Galbreath 3408 Topsail P1 baxis 0898616 XI John Crosetto 14809 56 5416 Rellenue WA 99696 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Ito Sean 52 Langhalm Dr Nashua NH 03962 II boo Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 19980 6111 Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson 0645646 Rob Kanlosen 708 Rullen Middletewn bE 19789 David PIaR 1366 Hafre NW Palm Bay FL 32667 John Guenther 21669 Rordeo-Greeexille Rd Borden IN 47106 VII Claude McCulleogh 102 Constance St Meetezuma 1859171 Onneon Harwood 2711 Englisv Chase Arlingtoe TX 76016 Martin Libbart 101 N Paekwoad Wichita KS 67288 Jim MacDonald 856 Runt baxis 0895616 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122 Axe Vancouver WA 986R4 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD Edmund Rassick 75 Romanock Fl Fairfield CT 86432 Larry Snihoick 21 5 Country Rd Reilport NV 11713 Ricard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh P815261 Wendy Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Ramplas VA 23664 Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Dr Lakeland FL 33889 VI Cal EDel 3 Castle Dr 88 2 Florisoant MO 63634 VII Keith Sham 2756 Elmwood Ann Arbor Ml 48104 VIII George Parks 2102 Oxford Axe Aastin TO 78704 IX No Representative X Robert 51111 PO box 9 Midway City 0882655 XI Remand Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98601 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD Chairpersons other Centest Roards Contest Raard Coordinator See individual listingo above below addresses Ralph Bud TennyWoody BlanchardDuane GallJohn ThompameJohn Fuqun Geno ShelkeyBonny JenkinsHorace HagenCliff Tell ordDavid PIaD AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Tern Rnid8eport CT 06666 II Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 Ill Geoft Combs 1066 Millard Pickeringlen OH 43147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Rrsokgreen Oarden P1 Cornelius 8026631 V John Faqan 724 Diase St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charlea W Reed 5408 Woedoon Rd Raytown MO 64133 VII 00010 von Linsewe 7093 E badge Rd Mt Morris Ml 48486 VIIIWilliam Thomas 5442 Row Dr Rartleoxille OK 74606 IX Jim Mowney 316 Capitol Axe Kiesley KS 67547 X Craig Millet c/s Gibson Ounn & Crutcher 4 Park PlazaSuite 1406 Irvine 0892714 XI Rick Allison 15618 Northeast 56th Way Redmand WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wallinglord Axe 81601 MA 61331 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Pt Red Bank NJ 87701 III 6111 Curtis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Maroball McClano 2722 Fawn Rd SW Roanoke VA 24015 V Tim Schosnard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1086 Lakexiew Dr Scosbung 1847170 VII Roy bleD 12456 Lanudawne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Dave Ynunghlosd 1212 Barak Rryan TX 77802 IX Dan Vineyard 265S HillOale Sauna KS 67401-3269 X Nick Nicholas 1374 Logan Axe #8 Cesta Mesa 0892626 Xl Rich Josephson 2842 Tonia Cit Medtord 0697564 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Axon 0786691 II Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14694 Ill Dave Latoha 1141 Columbus Axe Apt 2 Lemoyse P817643 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillmeade Rd Edgewater Mb 21037 V Gail Jacobson 6285 Rixenclitte NW Atlanta 9839326 VI Jim Gager 8425 Auburn Rd Ft Wayne 1846625-3031 VII Dennis Sumner 46849 Larchmont Canton Ml 48167 VIIIMike Heloel 7 Stillmeadow Roand Rock TO 79684 IX Doane Gall 1267 5 Beeler St. Denver CO 86231 X Gary Hover 16016 Axe 286 Visalia CA 93277-9757 XI Tom Strom 1420SW 166th Seattle WA 98116 SOARING I Frito 610041 Gamin II Rd Concord MA 01742 II Roman Paryu 59 Steinteldt RdLancaster NY 14066 III Gene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave ScoBdale PA 15683 IV Osuglas Ranry 5360 bIde Hilibreoke Dr Glen Allen VA 23660 V Charles Anderson PO Roy 305 Tullahoma TN 37368 VI Rick Rurnoski 158 Canyon Dr Relioghtook IL 60446 VII Al Scidmoro 5013 Dorsoff be, Madison 66153711 VIIIRarry Kennedy 1935 Highvatey Tn Grand Prairie 7075652 IX Ryron Rlakeslee 1414W Rriarwood Luff leton 0086135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Lo Redende Beach 0890278 Xl Dave Jahnson 10406 SE 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512S Greeneaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Johv Guenther 21609 Rorden-Greenvulle Rd Rordon IN 47106 INDOOR Richard boig 2139 Sommerville Oct Ml 46371 FREE FLIGHT Rab Waterman 4460 NW Wallowa Cl Pertlano 0897229 SPEED & TEAM RACE 6111 Lee 2290 R8e 2 Chandler 7075756 CL COMBAT Gary Frost 13 Castlewood Cf St Petera MO 63376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paal 3332 Carriage Le Lexington KY 49517 RCSOARING Terry Edmonds 4125 166th Street NE Solon 1852333 RE AEROBATICS Chris Lakiv 2132S Stewart Springfield MO 65904 NC PYLON Wayne Y6ager 15367 Forristen Rd Clayton MI 49235 RC ELECTRIC Keith Finkenhiner 7950 61 Fuerte Street Carlsbad 0892999 NC HELICOPTER Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Ft Red Rank NJ 97791 SPACEMODELING Howard Kuhn 7296 Eeecbmood Road Alexandria VA 22397 September 1998 157 U U — mwu — 1998 RC PYLON Q-500Long Course Richard Oliver 10824 04/18/98 Op INDOOR FREE FLIGHT CAT IV Limited Pennyplane Stacey Pelrang 1309 04/18/98 Jr CAT III ROG Stick Lawrence Coslick 2008 05/03/98 Op StdClass Catapult Glider RobertCWarmann 2111 05/03/98 Op Tsp Gui 1998 Results [ Expert Conte Charlie C Terry Nits Carvin Mill Stephan Kent Nogy n Wilkinsc e Winter k Hal Laboi e Barb042 ce Conte off Foley250 Hlan 42 75 Roane Feroldi ii Parenti II Sibille oIi Sr temer 1 Team inegar/AIf834 k/Mea875 1 158 Model Aviation

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