Letters Edit0r Editors note note included check generous contribution AMA Muncie Fund January issue comments Model Aviation well Don Lowes made realize fortunate modelers having AMA feel original investment Muncie wasnt sufficient 68 Ill probably never get Muncie hope enclosed added investment will help others make use facility Howard E Smith Bangor Maine Kudos Doc Mathews Just let know just sent note Dr DB Mathews say thanks fine lesson presented Flying Fun Octobers Model Aviation Summer lesson us should study especially part .. goal obsession great idea everyday life Thats what think Horrace D Cain Humble Texas Attention USAF Current Members Vets need contact former current pilots Cessna O-2A forward air controller would like know about type maneuvers th aircraft commonly did could such split-S wingovers Immelmann inside loops etc need information add realism campaign O-2A under con struction thanks Charles Chic White 4500 South Four Mile Run Drive Apartment 629 Arlington VA 22204 703 379-9689 So Wonderful am writing letter explain situation occurred past spring agreed host foreign exchange student Germany school year 199 1-1992 fine young man Michael Scheiba age 16 arrived country October shared lot interests being old control liner having real passion airplanes bought Michael Kadet Senior trainer Enya 40 engine Christmas Michael thrilled worked kit free minute being familiar new materials market solicited help anyone knew anything about modeling Michael joined AMA protect himself insurance also enjoy magazine finished kit March An experienced RC modeler affiliated clubs helped Michael loaning him radio necessary servos etc taught him fly Michael practiced flew nearby reservoir being built until felt comfortable control model After gaining confidence asked local RC club g man Germany could fly field some Saturday would have hard surface take off land Im sure field overrun club members dont think would have hurt mature modelers let Michael burn couple tanks fuel field must say left bad taste received Michaels October issue Model Aviation evening felt should drop note let know disappointed am model aviation has deteriorated selfish hobby people money can indulge late 50s through 60s modelers helped other everyone would have something fly Saturday Donald R Poush Concord North Carolina PS Great international relations right Float-Flying Afloat could resist temptation reply Soapbox article appeared October issue Model Aviation name affixed thank compliment Continued page 22 Muncie Fund Grows SHIPPING & HANDLING UP$ Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% ot Subtotal Continental US UPS Nest Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb ot Shipment total 000 add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 Subtotal US Mail $495 plus 10% ot Subtotal 993 5 As finishing technique whatever pleases keep light possible Flight trim biplanes little different Because short fuselage rudder thrust offsets very sensitive use zero engine offset about 3A6- -inch rudder offset Mine balances level held 23/s-inch back leading edge top wing its nose heavy model wont clean squares tail heavy wont groove level flight may want different dont vary too far balance point mentioned 38 Special has exactly e built-in tip weight top outboard wing didnt build adjustable tip weight box MonoKote its always adjustable just cut patch However outboard engine cylinder verges being too much tip weight Start about ounce ready take some out find model rolls outboard too much both inside outside maneuvers Leadout position big deal biplane its wrong cant change have just another sport plane real performer Heres way get correct right away First locate fore-and-aft CG center gravity indicated above hang plane piece string tied around inboard strut Slide string up down strut until model hangs vertical Everything needs plane pointmuffler prop wheel pants tankeverything Once model hangs vertical mark string location strut Now make line guide /s-inch plywood bolt strut two 4-40 bolts guide should extra-long begin Now take string tie around guide Slide string back forth guide plane hangs about two three degrees nose down string midpoint between two leadouts remove guide drill holes bush eyelets tubing paint bolt back place dry Add leadouts youre ready fly can make guide adjustable wish above method will very very close final placement anyway prefer make new guide needed rather carry weight drag time guide could made vertically adjustable its properly located begin wont need vertical adjustment plane flies crooked guide correct place warp some Twist wings proper direction heating heat gun let cool holding new setting After couple tries model will flying level wings way heat gun also works paint paper just plastic film no flaps tweak tabs ugly way 38 Special trims flies just like other profile stunter ended up using 11 x 6 Master Airscrew wood prop 5% nitro Taffender PA fuel 275 venturi 63-foot lines Lap times about 52 53 seconds landing gear location shown pavement model can put down mains rolled half lap before tall wheel comes down Enjoy 38 Special fly safely ers Editor Continued page 5 also trust article will continue promote model float flying article has already aroused interest have received quite lengthy letter requesting information advice phone call net result being fellow modeler will visit September 25 weather permitting will go course float flying So again thank very much third-to-last paragraph p 24 suggested written column feature could started relating fascinating aspects model float flying offer still standsI am trying return great hobby/sport small portion what have received abundance trust will forgive audacity conclusion please let thank once again let know way can help Jim Halls Johnson Vermont Still Another Viewpoint Im beginning novice truest sense word pattern flier recently competed first pattern contest North Coast Pattern Championship Cleveland showed up bright early Saturday morning older Tipo backup air plane older FM radio does have dual conversion receiver didnt want risk good airplane fearing firstcontest nerves equals dumb thumbs may turn trash Trying get couple practice flights before contest realized old radio wouldnt cut frequencycongested skies Cleveland After takeoff marginal control landed uneventfully yes did range check before flight Locating CD Mike Kline regis tration building informed him old Continued page 153 22 Model Aviation 4in. — olt12A H$1200 l2VoIt 65AH$1600 VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER $400 SHIPPING & HANDLING AX FOR FL RESIDENTS KULPRIT THE ULTIMATE IN COMBAT COMPLETE KIT $3500 WING KITS$1750 ENGINE SIZE 20 40 WING AREA S40 50 IN WEIGHT2S-3SLBSI _______ R&B PRODUCTS 318-747-5331 2503 LAVONNE nOSSIER CITY LA 71111 small scare concerning Sundays weather worked out okay Mallards Inn proved excellent choice headquarters accom modations great Thanks Dave English hauling equipment way southern California Also worked hard us Thanks special thanks Lou Rodriguez helping write race report miss 1993 championship race Join NMPRA organization heartbeat RC Pylon racing Dues $30 US outside US $33 $15 nonflying member Send Dave Doyle 133 Shannon Dr Warwick RI 02889 See Races Leadership Continued page 130 manager coordinator aeromodeling affairs within district important position vital roles 1993 members AMA will selecting Vice President Districts 37 11 office Executive Vice President purely national office EVP member AMA Executive Council voting member board directors establishes national policy association Like AMA President elected large responsibilities particular region district country EVP does manage district responsible providing quarterly financial report Executive Council Since its founding 1936 especially since its incorporation 1966 Academy has enjoyed increasing membership financial growth years AMA Headquarters has employed financial controller year outside auditing firm conducts year-end financial audit EVP does actually hold checkbook directly make monitor detailed journal entries does report AMA Executive Council concerning financial condition Academy success Executive Council making relative its mission promoting protecting aeromodeling other words should Executive Council decide add existing AMA program create new EVP position monitoring general condition expenditures date will provide Council valuable input actual feasibility potential projects policies Understandably selection Executive Vice President important decision ALMA members As can appreciate tremendous demands upon members AMA Executive Council serve will spend great deal time energy dealing Academy national issues should also noted members AMAs board directors salaried nor receive compensation time spent AMA business However Academy does have officer service budget available provide reimbursement direct expenses office Executive Vice President has annual budget $5000 available reimburse personal expenses such items food lodging travel eg airfares mileage use personal vehicle addition EVP reimbursed four trips year will make AMA Headquarters review financial records Vice Presidents Districts 3 7 allocated annual reimbursement budget $8000 Vice President District 11 because larger geographic area has disposal annual budget $9000 Executive Vice President may use budget travel about country AMA business concerning role national officer District Vice Presidents have access budgets expenses within respective districts addition District Vice President has authority make reimbursements certain expenses available AVPs example Vice President has assigned AVP task going specific area particular reason trip part AVP s normal routine VP could have expenses reimbursed AVP Additionally Vice President may use available budget host district meetings similar activities provide benefit district However budgets expense reimbursements such things capital improvements acquisitions mentioned previously candidate office must Leader Member Academy Model Aeronautics three categories Leader Members administrative scientific industrial become Leader Member must have AMA member three years immediately prior making application Application must made AMA Headquarters along payment $100 transfer fee lower AMA number may requested interested becoming Leader Member AMA please call write AMA Headquarters request Leader Member application Leader Members AMA members have taken unusually active interest affairs Academy have stepped forward counted potential officers AMA Leader Members vote changes AlVIA Bylaws Recently AMA has begun revitalize its Leader Member program Mailings made AMA Leader Members least once year variety subjects AMA seeks guidance input Contest Director another specific category AMA membership Contest Directors organize meets sanctioned Academy Model Aeronautics ensure national rnles adhered competitors licensed neromodeling competitors become Contest Director must have AMA member three years immediately prior application upon application must complete short quiz about rules found AMA Competi tion Regulations Application must presented $20 transfer fee lower AMA number may requested Like Leader Memberonce CD always CD unless membership lapses However unlike Leader Member Contest Director may accept new renewal memberships sanctioned event youre active event flier may wish become AMA Contest Director interests administrative scientific industrial actively interested long-term commitments Academy may elect become Leader Member As Leader Member may choose become candidate national office successful candidate will manage coordinate large geographic region will also member Academys Executive Council ers Editor Continued page 22 equipment wouldnt let compete What happened what prompted write letter No problem several guys said almost unison want fly well get radio After some protest part really hate use someone elses equipment Dave Kline ran home got PCM radio use Scott dont worry about thing Just fly have fun Dave tells Well did During first flight hands shook much maneuvers barely recognizable Second flight Nose steering malfunction prior takeoff zeros Third flight calmed down first few maneuvers pretty good engine quit landed weeds broke stab Done day very successful might say Ive got tell just loved cant wait next contest closing Id just like thank Kline family Mike Matt Dave Mrs Kline Mark Atwood other Cleveland pattern guys help patience cant remember Ive met nicer knowledgeable bunch people Well thats Ill stop rambling got work new LA-2 next year Thanks time Scott Smith North Canton Ohio May1993 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 5, 22, 153
Letters Edit0r Editors note note included check generous contribution AMA Muncie Fund January issue comments Model Aviation well Don Lowes made realize fortunate modelers having AMA feel original investment Muncie wasnt sufficient 68 Ill probably never get Muncie hope enclosed added investment will help others make use facility Howard E Smith Bangor Maine Kudos Doc Mathews Just let know just sent note Dr DB Mathews say thanks fine lesson presented Flying Fun Octobers Model Aviation Summer lesson us should study especially part .. goal obsession great idea everyday life Thats what think Horrace D Cain Humble Texas Attention USAF Current Members Vets need contact former current pilots Cessna O-2A forward air controller would like know about type maneuvers th aircraft commonly did could such split-S wingovers Immelmann inside loops etc need information add realism campaign O-2A under con struction thanks Charles Chic White 4500 South Four Mile Run Drive Apartment 629 Arlington VA 22204 703 379-9689 So Wonderful am writing letter explain situation occurred past spring agreed host foreign exchange student Germany school year 199 1-1992 fine young man Michael Scheiba age 16 arrived country October shared lot interests being old control liner having real passion airplanes bought Michael Kadet Senior trainer Enya 40 engine Christmas Michael thrilled worked kit free minute being familiar new materials market solicited help anyone knew anything about modeling Michael joined AMA protect himself insurance also enjoy magazine finished kit March An experienced RC modeler affiliated clubs helped Michael loaning him radio necessary servos etc taught him fly Michael practiced flew nearby reservoir being built until felt comfortable control model After gaining confidence asked local RC club g man Germany could fly field some Saturday would have hard surface take off land Im sure field overrun club members dont think would have hurt mature modelers let Michael burn couple tanks fuel field must say left bad taste received Michaels October issue Model Aviation evening felt should drop note let know disappointed am model aviation has deteriorated selfish hobby people money can indulge late 50s through 60s modelers helped other everyone would have something fly Saturday Donald R Poush Concord North Carolina PS Great international relations right Float-Flying Afloat could resist temptation reply Soapbox article appeared October issue Model Aviation name affixed thank compliment Continued page 22 Muncie Fund Grows SHIPPING & HANDLING UP$ Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% ot Subtotal Continental US UPS Nest Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb ot Shipment total 000 add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 Subtotal US Mail $495 plus 10% ot Subtotal 993 5 As finishing technique whatever pleases keep light possible Flight trim biplanes little different Because short fuselage rudder thrust offsets very sensitive use zero engine offset about 3A6- -inch rudder offset Mine balances level held 23/s-inch back leading edge top wing its nose heavy model wont clean squares tail heavy wont groove level flight may want different dont vary too far balance point mentioned 38 Special has exactly e built-in tip weight top outboard wing didnt build adjustable tip weight box MonoKote its always adjustable just cut patch However outboard engine cylinder verges being too much tip weight Start about ounce ready take some out find model rolls outboard too much both inside outside maneuvers Leadout position big deal biplane its wrong cant change have just another sport plane real performer Heres way get correct right away First locate fore-and-aft CG center gravity indicated above hang plane piece string tied around inboard strut Slide string up down strut until model hangs vertical Everything needs plane pointmuffler prop wheel pants tankeverything Once model hangs vertical mark string location strut Now make line guide /s-inch plywood bolt strut two 4-40 bolts guide should extra-long begin Now take string tie around guide Slide string back forth guide plane hangs about two three degrees nose down string midpoint between two leadouts remove guide drill holes bush eyelets tubing paint bolt back place dry Add leadouts youre ready fly can make guide adjustable wish above method will very very close final placement anyway prefer make new guide needed rather carry weight drag time guide could made vertically adjustable its properly located begin wont need vertical adjustment plane flies crooked guide correct place warp some Twist wings proper direction heating heat gun let cool holding new setting After couple tries model will flying level wings way heat gun also works paint paper just plastic film no flaps tweak tabs ugly way 38 Special trims flies just like other profile stunter ended up using 11 x 6 Master Airscrew wood prop 5% nitro Taffender PA fuel 275 venturi 63-foot lines Lap times about 52 53 seconds landing gear location shown pavement model can put down mains rolled half lap before tall wheel comes down Enjoy 38 Special fly safely ers Editor Continued page 5 also trust article will continue promote model float flying article has already aroused interest have received quite lengthy letter requesting information advice phone call net result being fellow modeler will visit September 25 weather permitting will go course float flying So again thank very much third-to-last paragraph p 24 suggested written column feature could started relating fascinating aspects model float flying offer still standsI am trying return great hobby/sport small portion what have received abundance trust will forgive audacity conclusion please let thank once again let know way can help Jim Halls Johnson Vermont Still Another Viewpoint Im beginning novice truest sense word pattern flier recently competed first pattern contest North Coast Pattern Championship Cleveland showed up bright early Saturday morning older Tipo backup air plane older FM radio does have dual conversion receiver didnt want risk good airplane fearing firstcontest nerves equals dumb thumbs may turn trash Trying get couple practice flights before contest realized old radio wouldnt cut frequencycongested skies Cleveland After takeoff marginal control landed uneventfully yes did range check before flight Locating CD Mike Kline regis tration building informed him old Continued page 153 22 Model Aviation 4in. — olt12A H$1200 l2VoIt 65AH$1600 VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER $400 SHIPPING & HANDLING AX FOR FL RESIDENTS KULPRIT THE ULTIMATE IN COMBAT COMPLETE KIT $3500 WING KITS$1750 ENGINE SIZE 20 40 WING AREA S40 50 IN WEIGHT2S-3SLBSI _______ R&B PRODUCTS 318-747-5331 2503 LAVONNE nOSSIER CITY LA 71111 small scare concerning Sundays weather worked out okay Mallards Inn proved excellent choice headquarters accom modations great Thanks Dave English hauling equipment way southern California Also worked hard us Thanks special thanks Lou Rodriguez helping write race report miss 1993 championship race Join NMPRA organization heartbeat RC Pylon racing Dues $30 US outside US $33 $15 nonflying member Send Dave Doyle 133 Shannon Dr Warwick RI 02889 See Races Leadership Continued page 130 manager coordinator aeromodeling affairs within district important position vital roles 1993 members AMA will selecting Vice President Districts 37 11 office Executive Vice President purely national office EVP member AMA Executive Council voting member board directors establishes national policy association Like AMA President elected large responsibilities particular region district country EVP does manage district responsible providing quarterly financial report Executive Council Since its founding 1936 especially since its incorporation 1966 Academy has enjoyed increasing membership financial growth years AMA Headquarters has employed financial controller year outside auditing firm conducts year-end financial audit EVP does actually hold checkbook directly make monitor detailed journal entries does report AMA Executive Council concerning financial condition Academy success Executive Council making relative its mission promoting protecting aeromodeling other words should Executive Council decide add existing AMA program create new EVP position monitoring general condition expenditures date will provide Council valuable input actual feasibility potential projects policies Understandably selection Executive Vice President important decision ALMA members As can appreciate tremendous demands upon members AMA Executive Council serve will spend great deal time energy dealing Academy national issues should also noted members AMAs board directors salaried nor receive compensation time spent AMA business However Academy does have officer service budget available provide reimbursement direct expenses office Executive Vice President has annual budget $5000 available reimburse personal expenses such items food lodging travel eg airfares mileage use personal vehicle addition EVP reimbursed four trips year will make AMA Headquarters review financial records Vice Presidents Districts 3 7 allocated annual reimbursement budget $8000 Vice President District 11 because larger geographic area has disposal annual budget $9000 Executive Vice President may use budget travel about country AMA business concerning role national officer District Vice Presidents have access budgets expenses within respective districts addition District Vice President has authority make reimbursements certain expenses available AVPs example Vice President has assigned AVP task going specific area particular reason trip part AVP s normal routine VP could have expenses reimbursed AVP Additionally Vice President may use available budget host district meetings similar activities provide benefit district However budgets expense reimbursements such things capital improvements acquisitions mentioned previously candidate office must Leader Member Academy Model Aeronautics three categories Leader Members administrative scientific industrial become Leader Member must have AMA member three years immediately prior making application Application must made AMA Headquarters along payment $100 transfer fee lower AMA number may requested interested becoming Leader Member AMA please call write AMA Headquarters request Leader Member application Leader Members AMA members have taken unusually active interest affairs Academy have stepped forward counted potential officers AMA Leader Members vote changes AlVIA Bylaws Recently AMA has begun revitalize its Leader Member program Mailings made AMA Leader Members least once year variety subjects AMA seeks guidance input Contest Director another specific category AMA membership Contest Directors organize meets sanctioned Academy Model Aeronautics ensure national rnles adhered competitors licensed neromodeling competitors become Contest Director must have AMA member three years immediately prior application upon application must complete short quiz about rules found AMA Competi tion Regulations Application must presented $20 transfer fee lower AMA number may requested Like Leader Memberonce CD always CD unless membership lapses However unlike Leader Member Contest Director may accept new renewal memberships sanctioned event youre active event flier may wish become AMA Contest Director interests administrative scientific industrial actively interested long-term commitments Academy may elect become Leader Member As Leader Member may choose become candidate national office successful candidate will manage coordinate large geographic region will also member Academys Executive Council ers Editor Continued page 22 equipment wouldnt let compete What happened what prompted write letter No problem several guys said almost unison want fly well get radio After some protest part really hate use someone elses equipment Dave Kline ran home got PCM radio use Scott dont worry about thing Just fly have fun Dave tells Well did During first flight hands shook much maneuvers barely recognizable Second flight Nose steering malfunction prior takeoff zeros Third flight calmed down first few maneuvers pretty good engine quit landed weeds broke stab Done day very successful might say Ive got tell just loved cant wait next contest closing Id just like thank Kline family Mike Matt Dave Mrs Kline Mark Atwood other Cleveland pattern guys help patience cant remember Ive met nicer knowledgeable bunch people Well thats Ill stop rambling got work new LA-2 next year Thanks time Scott Smith North Canton Ohio May1993 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 5, 22, 153
Letters Edit0r Editors note note included check generous contribution AMA Muncie Fund January issue comments Model Aviation well Don Lowes made realize fortunate modelers having AMA feel original investment Muncie wasnt sufficient 68 Ill probably never get Muncie hope enclosed added investment will help others make use facility Howard E Smith Bangor Maine Kudos Doc Mathews Just let know just sent note Dr DB Mathews say thanks fine lesson presented Flying Fun Octobers Model Aviation Summer lesson us should study especially part .. goal obsession great idea everyday life Thats what think Horrace D Cain Humble Texas Attention USAF Current Members Vets need contact former current pilots Cessna O-2A forward air controller would like know about type maneuvers th aircraft commonly did could such split-S wingovers Immelmann inside loops etc need information add realism campaign O-2A under con struction thanks Charles Chic White 4500 South Four Mile Run Drive Apartment 629 Arlington VA 22204 703 379-9689 So Wonderful am writing letter explain situation occurred past spring agreed host foreign exchange student Germany school year 199 1-1992 fine young man Michael Scheiba age 16 arrived country October shared lot interests being old control liner having real passion airplanes bought Michael Kadet Senior trainer Enya 40 engine Christmas Michael thrilled worked kit free minute being familiar new materials market solicited help anyone knew anything about modeling Michael joined AMA protect himself insurance also enjoy magazine finished kit March An experienced RC modeler affiliated clubs helped Michael loaning him radio necessary servos etc taught him fly Michael practiced flew nearby reservoir being built until felt comfortable control model After gaining confidence asked local RC club g man Germany could fly field some Saturday would have hard surface take off land Im sure field overrun club members dont think would have hurt mature modelers let Michael burn couple tanks fuel field must say left bad taste received Michaels October issue Model Aviation evening felt should drop note let know disappointed am model aviation has deteriorated selfish hobby people money can indulge late 50s through 60s modelers helped other everyone would have something fly Saturday Donald R Poush Concord North Carolina PS Great international relations right Float-Flying Afloat could resist temptation reply Soapbox article appeared October issue Model Aviation name affixed thank compliment Continued page 22 Muncie Fund Grows SHIPPING & HANDLING UP$ Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% ot Subtotal Continental US UPS Nest Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb ot Shipment total 000 add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 Subtotal US Mail $495 plus 10% ot Subtotal 993 5 As finishing technique whatever pleases keep light possible Flight trim biplanes little different Because short fuselage rudder thrust offsets very sensitive use zero engine offset about 3A6- -inch rudder offset Mine balances level held 23/s-inch back leading edge top wing its nose heavy model wont clean squares tail heavy wont groove level flight may want different dont vary too far balance point mentioned 38 Special has exactly e built-in tip weight top outboard wing didnt build adjustable tip weight box MonoKote its always adjustable just cut patch However outboard engine cylinder verges being too much tip weight Start about ounce ready take some out find model rolls outboard too much both inside outside maneuvers Leadout position big deal biplane its wrong cant change have just another sport plane real performer Heres way get correct right away First locate fore-and-aft CG center gravity indicated above hang plane piece string tied around inboard strut Slide string up down strut until model hangs vertical Everything needs plane pointmuffler prop wheel pants tankeverything Once model hangs vertical mark string location strut Now make line guide /s-inch plywood bolt strut two 4-40 bolts guide should extra-long begin Now take string tie around guide Slide string back forth guide plane hangs about two three degrees nose down string midpoint between two leadouts remove guide drill holes bush eyelets tubing paint bolt back place dry Add leadouts youre ready fly can make guide adjustable wish above method will very very close final placement anyway prefer make new guide needed rather carry weight drag time guide could made vertically adjustable its properly located begin wont need vertical adjustment plane flies crooked guide correct place warp some Twist wings proper direction heating heat gun let cool holding new setting After couple tries model will flying level wings way heat gun also works paint paper just plastic film no flaps tweak tabs ugly way 38 Special trims flies just like other profile stunter ended up using 11 x 6 Master Airscrew wood prop 5% nitro Taffender PA fuel 275 venturi 63-foot lines Lap times about 52 53 seconds landing gear location shown pavement model can put down mains rolled half lap before tall wheel comes down Enjoy 38 Special fly safely ers Editor Continued page 5 also trust article will continue promote model float flying article has already aroused interest have received quite lengthy letter requesting information advice phone call net result being fellow modeler will visit September 25 weather permitting will go course float flying So again thank very much third-to-last paragraph p 24 suggested written column feature could started relating fascinating aspects model float flying offer still standsI am trying return great hobby/sport small portion what have received abundance trust will forgive audacity conclusion please let thank once again let know way can help Jim Halls Johnson Vermont Still Another Viewpoint Im beginning novice truest sense word pattern flier recently competed first pattern contest North Coast Pattern Championship Cleveland showed up bright early Saturday morning older Tipo backup air plane older FM radio does have dual conversion receiver didnt want risk good airplane fearing firstcontest nerves equals dumb thumbs may turn trash Trying get couple practice flights before contest realized old radio wouldnt cut frequencycongested skies Cleveland After takeoff marginal control landed uneventfully yes did range check before flight Locating CD Mike Kline regis tration building informed him old Continued page 153 22 Model Aviation 4in. — olt12A H$1200 l2VoIt 65AH$1600 VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER $400 SHIPPING & HANDLING AX FOR FL RESIDENTS KULPRIT THE ULTIMATE IN COMBAT COMPLETE KIT $3500 WING KITS$1750 ENGINE SIZE 20 40 WING AREA S40 50 IN WEIGHT2S-3SLBSI _______ R&B PRODUCTS 318-747-5331 2503 LAVONNE nOSSIER CITY LA 71111 small scare concerning Sundays weather worked out okay Mallards Inn proved excellent choice headquarters accom modations great Thanks Dave English hauling equipment way southern California Also worked hard us Thanks special thanks Lou Rodriguez helping write race report miss 1993 championship race Join NMPRA organization heartbeat RC Pylon racing Dues $30 US outside US $33 $15 nonflying member Send Dave Doyle 133 Shannon Dr Warwick RI 02889 See Races Leadership Continued page 130 manager coordinator aeromodeling affairs within district important position vital roles 1993 members AMA will selecting Vice President Districts 37 11 office Executive Vice President purely national office EVP member AMA Executive Council voting member board directors establishes national policy association Like AMA President elected large responsibilities particular region district country EVP does manage district responsible providing quarterly financial report Executive Council Since its founding 1936 especially since its incorporation 1966 Academy has enjoyed increasing membership financial growth years AMA Headquarters has employed financial controller year outside auditing firm conducts year-end financial audit EVP does actually hold checkbook directly make monitor detailed journal entries does report AMA Executive Council concerning financial condition Academy success Executive Council making relative its mission promoting protecting aeromodeling other words should Executive Council decide add existing AMA program create new EVP position monitoring general condition expenditures date will provide Council valuable input actual feasibility potential projects policies Understandably selection Executive Vice President important decision ALMA members As can appreciate tremendous demands upon members AMA Executive Council serve will spend great deal time energy dealing Academy national issues should also noted members AMAs board directors salaried nor receive compensation time spent AMA business However Academy does have officer service budget available provide reimbursement direct expenses office Executive Vice President has annual budget $5000 available reimburse personal expenses such items food lodging travel eg airfares mileage use personal vehicle addition EVP reimbursed four trips year will make AMA Headquarters review financial records Vice Presidents Districts 3 7 allocated annual reimbursement budget $8000 Vice President District 11 because larger geographic area has disposal annual budget $9000 Executive Vice President may use budget travel about country AMA business concerning role national officer District Vice Presidents have access budgets expenses within respective districts addition District Vice President has authority make reimbursements certain expenses available AVPs example Vice President has assigned AVP task going specific area particular reason trip part AVP s normal routine VP could have expenses reimbursed AVP Additionally Vice President may use available budget host district meetings similar activities provide benefit district However budgets expense reimbursements such things capital improvements acquisitions mentioned previously candidate office must Leader Member Academy Model Aeronautics three categories Leader Members administrative scientific industrial become Leader Member must have AMA member three years immediately prior making application Application must made AMA Headquarters along payment $100 transfer fee lower AMA number may requested interested becoming Leader Member AMA please call write AMA Headquarters request Leader Member application Leader Members AMA members have taken unusually active interest affairs Academy have stepped forward counted potential officers AMA Leader Members vote changes AlVIA Bylaws Recently AMA has begun revitalize its Leader Member program Mailings made AMA Leader Members least once year variety subjects AMA seeks guidance input Contest Director another specific category AMA membership Contest Directors organize meets sanctioned Academy Model Aeronautics ensure national rnles adhered competitors licensed neromodeling competitors become Contest Director must have AMA member three years immediately prior application upon application must complete short quiz about rules found AMA Competi tion Regulations Application must presented $20 transfer fee lower AMA number may requested Like Leader Memberonce CD always CD unless membership lapses However unlike Leader Member Contest Director may accept new renewal memberships sanctioned event youre active event flier may wish become AMA Contest Director interests administrative scientific industrial actively interested long-term commitments Academy may elect become Leader Member As Leader Member may choose become candidate national office successful candidate will manage coordinate large geographic region will also member Academys Executive Council ers Editor Continued page 22 equipment wouldnt let compete What happened what prompted write letter No problem several guys said almost unison want fly well get radio After some protest part really hate use someone elses equipment Dave Kline ran home got PCM radio use Scott dont worry about thing Just fly have fun Dave tells Well did During first flight hands shook much maneuvers barely recognizable Second flight Nose steering malfunction prior takeoff zeros Third flight calmed down first few maneuvers pretty good engine quit landed weeds broke stab Done day very successful might say Ive got tell just loved cant wait next contest closing Id just like thank Kline family Mike Matt Dave Mrs Kline Mark Atwood other Cleveland pattern guys help patience cant remember Ive met nicer knowledgeable bunch people Well thats Ill stop rambling got work new LA-2 next year Thanks time Scott Smith North Canton Ohio May1993 153