Nation Center fo Ae omodeling milestone history Academy Model Aeronautics Reston VAU Vince Mankowski marked Grand Opening THE AMA OFFICIALLY OPENED busy happy three days good National Center Aeromodeling times spiced sense histhe weekend September 24 tory making us new multi-purpose facility will never forget wish could have come Friday began picnic evening Marriott Hotel Dulles Airport excitement began build 16 Model Aviation Left This just part crowd present Saturday September 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony Right symbolic cutting ribbon performed simultaneously five L-R John Worth Mrs McAvoy Frank Garcher Chuck Foreman John Alison Mrs McAvoy represented members general Garcher represented model industry Alison represented National Aeronautic Association Left Grand Opening attendees saw models AMA Museum upon entering building Right Very early presentday RC equipment showcased together other small items such engines memorabilia note have passed remem bered engraved plates above case AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers arranged display saw model restoration needed AMAs friends arrived few AMA stration eventually turned staffers gathered outside Marriott demonstration water rescue technear lake put flying demon- niques model planes Everyone enjoyed pilots Saturday saw actual dedication ceremony few hours before Left Mr Mrs Leon Shulman find names Wall Fame Everyone member beginning 1983 listed Above Jay Gerber AMA filmmaker signs guest book lobby reception desk photos Charlie Spear December 1983 17 Left Maynard Hill Chuck Foreman John Byrne left right active fund-raisers Building Project enjoy Grand Opening Right Guests young not-so-young amused AMA clown AMA President John Grigg CR available talk everyone Left Jim Scarborough CL turns another donation help pay off mortgage Vince Mankowski CR John Hunton CC architect building watches Right Maxey Hester CL Hazel Sig-Hester CC make another Sig donation happy Vince Mankowski CR AMA Lobby plaques 1981-82 no longer available current donations recognized elsewhere Write Vince Mankowski information Box-Loc construc tion slots machine cut insure perfect fit engine bearers firewall formers slots guarantee accurate alignment make fuse incredibly strong reduce building time down minutes fact Box-Loc tolerances exact fuse shown held gether rubber bands Thats precision course Box-Loc just reasons choosing Lou Andrews signature series kits Ask experienced modeler Andrews kits have reputation building easily. flying great build See Andrews kits local dealer today CHANN ELS 34 ENGINE 25-40 Lightweight flat-L3ottom trainer flies slow stable 35 engine Build ailerons TRAIN ERMASTER Thousands modelers ~can attest models easy _fly ng quick building handsome looks SPAN 53 cHANNELS 4 ENGINE 35-45 CHANNELS 4 ENGINE 45-61 MINIMASTER Get big performance small engines Symmetrical airfoil makes great stunter SPORTMASTER Big size fun flyl Aerobatic enough used pattern competition 9 #JMANUFAcPAN PO BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS BIBOl 2173672O69 WHY SETTLE FOR LESS can have PerformanCCOflOmy Dynathrusts composite construction provides Unequaled Durability Saves money 100% accurate pitch results Outstanding Performance Air Counts s7O0 $1000 s14OO 15x 6 18x 6 8i0 __________20x 6- 8- 10 __ _________22x 81O s1800 Prces IlciRde UPS osarSes D MASTER CHARGE DVISA IZCOD jjjCHECK EMONEY ORDER Dealers / DlstrlbutOrB Invited ___- DYNATHRUST PROPS ING 2541 NE lith Court Pompano Beach FL 33062 130594F 9119 dedication VIP guests conducted through building advance look displays Outside refreshments chairs beautiful weather AMA blimp 200 pm everyone settled down hear series short speeches watch Mrs McAvoy Chuck Foreman Frank Garcher John Worth John Alison cut ribbon stretched across en trance John Grigg christened building traditional bottle champagne following trooped through front door see center itself Several hundred people signed guest book after noon during Open House followed Sunday Saturday evening saw appreciation Dinner held Dulles Marriott AMA President John Grigg introduced series speakers outlined tory Academy birth Aeromodeling Center go Hazel Sig-Hester Frank Garcher spoke importance Academy hobby industryand about help has given other over years Johnny Clemens gave vivid description concept permanent home AMAfrom discussions hospital room Dallas Grand Opening taking place Especially delightful greetings brought us Model Aircraft Association Canada former president Frank Anderson spoke group happy mood whole week end came feeling accomp lishment us felt single member Academy can have same sense accomplishment Aeromodeling Center built us belongs us Thats AMA member rolls start 1983 named Wall Fame mu seum area see Academy mem 18 Model Aviation Box-Loc Construction Makes Building Easy N ha $&4i signature series kits SPAN 48-52 CHANNELS 4 ENGINE 45-61 All-time favorite bipe because its tremendous performer Easy construction alignment Continued page 92 now make Building Fund dona tions either renewal dues payment separately may receive itemsembroidered patch $10 donations lapel button up $5 brass pin $5 bronze commemorative key $100 paper weight available AMA Supply & Service Dept $5 plus $1 shipping NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6010 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Flat bottom nose gear Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 ARSA COOt 5 3 38 5 6 92 Model Aviation Safety/Preston Continued page 83 cause attaching bolts checked see tight and/or locked Preflight transmitter checks August issue column printed letter modeler regarding hazard taking off transmitter mixer switch accidentally left wrong position letter Nick Fiorentino Edison NJ states 1 realized problem area could cause unsafe condition solution replace mixer switch threeplace locking switch made ALCO part number MTL- 106E Most large electronics supply houses should able get Perhaps radio manufacturers should take note Nicks suggestion install locking switches mixers stan dard practice locking switch preflight check should include inspection whistles bells trans mitter wind up months safety column word about noise hearing impairment comes mind after recent talk about Presidents partial hearing loss attributed discharge gun close ear during career film star cowboy spend lot time around screaming model aircraft engine might want consider use ear plugs EAR Corporation has some approved various State Fed eral agencies appear would comfortable wear Made closed-cell polymer foam inserted ear canal dont have price interested drop line EAR Corp 7911 Zionsville Rd. Indianapolis IN 46268 Have safe month John Preston Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand Opening/Mankowski Continued oaoe 18 bets friends donated Building Fund also enshrined throughout building manufacturer has name bronze plaque railing initial members 1983 everyone participated birth Aero modeling Center threshold aeromodel ings future has proven convincing fashion com munity can band together rally accomplish large goaL have created unique facility its kind entire world plans uses facility limited collective imagination creative communitiesaeromodelers Continued page 129 astic New Kit Coverite Half ke takes long time complete kit worth wait new Gee Bee Model E utterly magnificent & anyone can fly it should see radial cowl molded warner engine Grand Opening/Mankowski Continued paqe 92 next goal pay off project completely shall begin campaign promo tion fund-raising goal million dollars over next 10 years special mailing will sent clubs modeling industry years end Members encouraged use donation section dues renewal forms shall try acknowledge donation fitting manner heartfelt thank plaque permanent display importance becoming debt-free cannot overstated Consider $100000 raised will save AMA about $30000 year next 10 years saving can achieved money could better spent direct services AMA members can truly successful dues structure can remain un changed good number years creases various budget areas can absorbed reduced budget neces sary mortgage payments Grand Opening great feeling satisfaction pridebut top growing excitement future National Center Aeromodeling beginmng new days life nearly half-cen tury-old organization Academy has truly grown up No must move office office facing everincreasing rent budgetary strain causes Now can spend money own equity retire mort gage Substantial progress has already made No dues increase has required because new home response Build ing Fund outstanding debt previously budgeted has al ready significantly reduced Can see say can take pride new home National Center Aeromodel ing open resource true national importance AMA members now own impressive structure staffed trained professionalswith true Hall Fame important museum conference center library future being planned Lectures will scheduled meetings semi nars will held films will premiered National Center Aeromodeling working facility just house offices useful tool will developed us further interests modelers everywhere Over holidays traditional tree will appear museum tree will different decorations will sent modelers clubs over country decoration will donation Building Fund members clubs encouraged send decoration check fund best Christmas present Academy could have waiting hearth its new home Contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ details Swap Meet Collectogether ing planned early 1984 special events also planning stages Information will appear pages plans firm up meantime plan visit new National Center Aeromodeling will thrilled part vi 7j HALF SNOT Haod seld recnargeatoe gowhead eoergrzer 1 PA engnes Small esoogh carry rr paL r sOrt pockel Makes dry ned iatteres aed power loseig woes roing roe past Canoe charged opts toga times Uses toe 95-990 t/2A KWIK Kip posIrIoecorroector torheglowonad 90oay aOcsOotional grarariree pIts trIes warraot0 op orre year Complete astIr ,rstrrcroes sod charger Available yost dealer Order drecr Visa & Mastercard accepted AOd St 50 tsr postage lotrodictory t Ces ooy St99S Withoist charger StO 95 b & Hobbies PO Box 192 Osooda MI 4S750 517 7393549 Making Loisare Tine Enjoyable D2A* DESIGNS SCAIF MISFI PILIIT KIT Astounding realism attainable plastics.. Very light weight discriminating hobbiest. Either Pilot version kit.. Sportsman Barnstormer.. *Darn Good Airmen. complete 1/4 Scale11L5 1/3 Scale 310115 December 1983 129 Great LakesPO Box 308 Tawas City Ml 48763 Model Company517 3626078 AT-6 SNI-HARVARD Wingspan 63375 ngine y Fly List Price $28500 ory Direct $22800 Michigan residents add 4% solos tax Send SASE Brochure er Inquiries Welcome highly detailed eurathane foam kit also provides balsa wing sheeting rudder elevator ailerons detail molded ribs will show covered silkspan provided Numenus items shown photo provided sudi choice four different canopies scale struts len ses navigation landing & position & passing lights antenna pitot tube motor mount instrument panels necessary hardware except motor radio fuel tank Eurathane foam affected solvents such dope thinner lacquer thin ner glo fuel can painted almost type paint See Dealer add -- .-Dollar direct order handling .ts dd 7% Selestax
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 18, 92, 129
Nation Center fo Ae omodeling milestone history Academy Model Aeronautics Reston VAU Vince Mankowski marked Grand Opening THE AMA OFFICIALLY OPENED busy happy three days good National Center Aeromodeling times spiced sense histhe weekend September 24 tory making us new multi-purpose facility will never forget wish could have come Friday began picnic evening Marriott Hotel Dulles Airport excitement began build 16 Model Aviation Left This just part crowd present Saturday September 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony Right symbolic cutting ribbon performed simultaneously five L-R John Worth Mrs McAvoy Frank Garcher Chuck Foreman John Alison Mrs McAvoy represented members general Garcher represented model industry Alison represented National Aeronautic Association Left Grand Opening attendees saw models AMA Museum upon entering building Right Very early presentday RC equipment showcased together other small items such engines memorabilia note have passed remem bered engraved plates above case AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers arranged display saw model restoration needed AMAs friends arrived few AMA stration eventually turned staffers gathered outside Marriott demonstration water rescue technear lake put flying demon- niques model planes Everyone enjoyed pilots Saturday saw actual dedication ceremony few hours before Left Mr Mrs Leon Shulman find names Wall Fame Everyone member beginning 1983 listed Above Jay Gerber AMA filmmaker signs guest book lobby reception desk photos Charlie Spear December 1983 17 Left Maynard Hill Chuck Foreman John Byrne left right active fund-raisers Building Project enjoy Grand Opening Right Guests young not-so-young amused AMA clown AMA President John Grigg CR available talk everyone Left Jim Scarborough CL turns another donation help pay off mortgage Vince Mankowski CR John Hunton CC architect building watches Right Maxey Hester CL Hazel Sig-Hester CC make another Sig donation happy Vince Mankowski CR AMA Lobby plaques 1981-82 no longer available current donations recognized elsewhere Write Vince Mankowski information Box-Loc construc tion slots machine cut insure perfect fit engine bearers firewall formers slots guarantee accurate alignment make fuse incredibly strong reduce building time down minutes fact Box-Loc tolerances exact fuse shown held gether rubber bands Thats precision course Box-Loc just reasons choosing Lou Andrews signature series kits Ask experienced modeler Andrews kits have reputation building easily. flying great build See Andrews kits local dealer today CHANN ELS 34 ENGINE 25-40 Lightweight flat-L3ottom trainer flies slow stable 35 engine Build ailerons TRAIN ERMASTER Thousands modelers ~can attest models easy _fly ng quick building handsome looks SPAN 53 cHANNELS 4 ENGINE 35-45 CHANNELS 4 ENGINE 45-61 MINIMASTER Get big performance small engines Symmetrical airfoil makes great stunter SPORTMASTER Big size fun flyl Aerobatic enough used pattern competition 9 #JMANUFAcPAN PO BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS BIBOl 2173672O69 WHY SETTLE FOR LESS can have PerformanCCOflOmy Dynathrusts composite construction provides Unequaled Durability Saves money 100% accurate pitch results Outstanding Performance Air Counts s7O0 $1000 s14OO 15x 6 18x 6 8i0 __________20x 6- 8- 10 __ _________22x 81O s1800 Prces IlciRde UPS osarSes D MASTER CHARGE DVISA IZCOD jjjCHECK EMONEY ORDER Dealers / DlstrlbutOrB Invited ___- DYNATHRUST PROPS ING 2541 NE lith Court Pompano Beach FL 33062 130594F 9119 dedication VIP guests conducted through building advance look displays Outside refreshments chairs beautiful weather AMA blimp 200 pm everyone settled down hear series short speeches watch Mrs McAvoy Chuck Foreman Frank Garcher John Worth John Alison cut ribbon stretched across en trance John Grigg christened building traditional bottle champagne following trooped through front door see center itself Several hundred people signed guest book after noon during Open House followed Sunday Saturday evening saw appreciation Dinner held Dulles Marriott AMA President John Grigg introduced series speakers outlined tory Academy birth Aeromodeling Center go Hazel Sig-Hester Frank Garcher spoke importance Academy hobby industryand about help has given other over years Johnny Clemens gave vivid description concept permanent home AMAfrom discussions hospital room Dallas Grand Opening taking place Especially delightful greetings brought us Model Aircraft Association Canada former president Frank Anderson spoke group happy mood whole week end came feeling accomp lishment us felt single member Academy can have same sense accomplishment Aeromodeling Center built us belongs us Thats AMA member rolls start 1983 named Wall Fame mu seum area see Academy mem 18 Model Aviation Box-Loc Construction Makes Building Easy N ha $&4i signature series kits SPAN 48-52 CHANNELS 4 ENGINE 45-61 All-time favorite bipe because its tremendous performer Easy construction alignment Continued page 92 now make Building Fund dona tions either renewal dues payment separately may receive itemsembroidered patch $10 donations lapel button up $5 brass pin $5 bronze commemorative key $100 paper weight available AMA Supply & Service Dept $5 plus $1 shipping NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6010 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Flat bottom nose gear Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 ARSA COOt 5 3 38 5 6 92 Model Aviation Safety/Preston Continued page 83 cause attaching bolts checked see tight and/or locked Preflight transmitter checks August issue column printed letter modeler regarding hazard taking off transmitter mixer switch accidentally left wrong position letter Nick Fiorentino Edison NJ states 1 realized problem area could cause unsafe condition solution replace mixer switch threeplace locking switch made ALCO part number MTL- 106E Most large electronics supply houses should able get Perhaps radio manufacturers should take note Nicks suggestion install locking switches mixers stan dard practice locking switch preflight check should include inspection whistles bells trans mitter wind up months safety column word about noise hearing impairment comes mind after recent talk about Presidents partial hearing loss attributed discharge gun close ear during career film star cowboy spend lot time around screaming model aircraft engine might want consider use ear plugs EAR Corporation has some approved various State Fed eral agencies appear would comfortable wear Made closed-cell polymer foam inserted ear canal dont have price interested drop line EAR Corp 7911 Zionsville Rd. Indianapolis IN 46268 Have safe month John Preston Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand Opening/Mankowski Continued oaoe 18 bets friends donated Building Fund also enshrined throughout building manufacturer has name bronze plaque railing initial members 1983 everyone participated birth Aero modeling Center threshold aeromodel ings future has proven convincing fashion com munity can band together rally accomplish large goaL have created unique facility its kind entire world plans uses facility limited collective imagination creative communitiesaeromodelers Continued page 129 astic New Kit Coverite Half ke takes long time complete kit worth wait new Gee Bee Model E utterly magnificent & anyone can fly it should see radial cowl molded warner engine Grand Opening/Mankowski Continued paqe 92 next goal pay off project completely shall begin campaign promo tion fund-raising goal million dollars over next 10 years special mailing will sent clubs modeling industry years end Members encouraged use donation section dues renewal forms shall try acknowledge donation fitting manner heartfelt thank plaque permanent display importance becoming debt-free cannot overstated Consider $100000 raised will save AMA about $30000 year next 10 years saving can achieved money could better spent direct services AMA members can truly successful dues structure can remain un changed good number years creases various budget areas can absorbed reduced budget neces sary mortgage payments Grand Opening great feeling satisfaction pridebut top growing excitement future National Center Aeromodeling beginmng new days life nearly half-cen tury-old organization Academy has truly grown up No must move office office facing everincreasing rent budgetary strain causes Now can spend money own equity retire mort gage Substantial progress has already made No dues increase has required because new home response Build ing Fund outstanding debt previously budgeted has al ready significantly reduced Can see say can take pride new home National Center Aeromodel ing open resource true national importance AMA members now own impressive structure staffed trained professionalswith true Hall Fame important museum conference center library future being planned Lectures will scheduled meetings semi nars will held films will premiered National Center Aeromodeling working facility just house offices useful tool will developed us further interests modelers everywhere Over holidays traditional tree will appear museum tree will different decorations will sent modelers clubs over country decoration will donation Building Fund members clubs encouraged send decoration check fund best Christmas present Academy could have waiting hearth its new home Contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ details Swap Meet Collectogether ing planned early 1984 special events also planning stages Information will appear pages plans firm up meantime plan visit new National Center Aeromodeling will thrilled part vi 7j HALF SNOT Haod seld recnargeatoe gowhead eoergrzer 1 PA engnes Small esoogh carry rr paL r sOrt pockel Makes dry ned iatteres aed power loseig woes roing roe past Canoe charged opts toga times Uses toe 95-990 t/2A KWIK Kip posIrIoecorroector torheglowonad 90oay aOcsOotional grarariree pIts trIes warraot0 op orre year Complete astIr ,rstrrcroes sod charger Available yost dealer Order drecr Visa & Mastercard accepted AOd St 50 tsr postage lotrodictory t Ces ooy St99S Withoist charger StO 95 b & Hobbies PO Box 192 Osooda MI 4S750 517 7393549 Making Loisare Tine Enjoyable D2A* DESIGNS SCAIF MISFI PILIIT KIT Astounding realism attainable plastics.. Very light weight discriminating hobbiest. Either Pilot version kit.. Sportsman Barnstormer.. *Darn Good Airmen. complete 1/4 Scale11L5 1/3 Scale 310115 December 1983 129 Great LakesPO Box 308 Tawas City Ml 48763 Model Company517 3626078 AT-6 SNI-HARVARD Wingspan 63375 ngine y Fly List Price $28500 ory Direct $22800 Michigan residents add 4% solos tax Send SASE Brochure er Inquiries Welcome highly detailed eurathane foam kit also provides balsa wing sheeting rudder elevator ailerons detail molded ribs will show covered silkspan provided Numenus items shown photo provided sudi choice four different canopies scale struts len ses navigation landing & position & passing lights antenna pitot tube motor mount instrument panels necessary hardware except motor radio fuel tank Eurathane foam affected solvents such dope thinner lacquer thin ner glo fuel can painted almost type paint See Dealer add -- .-Dollar direct order handling .ts dd 7% Selestax
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 18, 92, 129
Nation Center fo Ae omodeling milestone history Academy Model Aeronautics Reston VAU Vince Mankowski marked Grand Opening THE AMA OFFICIALLY OPENED busy happy three days good National Center Aeromodeling times spiced sense histhe weekend September 24 tory making us new multi-purpose facility will never forget wish could have come Friday began picnic evening Marriott Hotel Dulles Airport excitement began build 16 Model Aviation Left This just part crowd present Saturday September 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony Right symbolic cutting ribbon performed simultaneously five L-R John Worth Mrs McAvoy Frank Garcher Chuck Foreman John Alison Mrs McAvoy represented members general Garcher represented model industry Alison represented National Aeronautic Association Left Grand Opening attendees saw models AMA Museum upon entering building Right Very early presentday RC equipment showcased together other small items such engines memorabilia note have passed remem bered engraved plates above case AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers arranged display saw model restoration needed AMAs friends arrived few AMA stration eventually turned staffers gathered outside Marriott demonstration water rescue technear lake put flying demon- niques model planes Everyone enjoyed pilots Saturday saw actual dedication ceremony few hours before Left Mr Mrs Leon Shulman find names Wall Fame Everyone member beginning 1983 listed Above Jay Gerber AMA filmmaker signs guest book lobby reception desk photos Charlie Spear December 1983 17 Left Maynard Hill Chuck Foreman John Byrne left right active fund-raisers Building Project enjoy Grand Opening Right Guests young not-so-young amused AMA clown AMA President John Grigg CR available talk everyone Left Jim Scarborough CL turns another donation help pay off mortgage Vince Mankowski CR John Hunton CC architect building watches Right Maxey Hester CL Hazel Sig-Hester CC make another Sig donation happy Vince Mankowski CR AMA Lobby plaques 1981-82 no longer available current donations recognized elsewhere Write Vince Mankowski information Box-Loc construc tion slots machine cut insure perfect fit engine bearers firewall formers slots guarantee accurate alignment make fuse incredibly strong reduce building time down minutes fact Box-Loc tolerances exact fuse shown held gether rubber bands Thats precision course Box-Loc just reasons choosing Lou Andrews signature series kits Ask experienced modeler Andrews kits have reputation building easily. flying great build See Andrews kits local dealer today CHANN ELS 34 ENGINE 25-40 Lightweight flat-L3ottom trainer flies slow stable 35 engine Build ailerons TRAIN ERMASTER Thousands modelers ~can attest models easy _fly ng quick building handsome looks SPAN 53 cHANNELS 4 ENGINE 35-45 CHANNELS 4 ENGINE 45-61 MINIMASTER Get big performance small engines Symmetrical airfoil makes great stunter SPORTMASTER Big size fun flyl Aerobatic enough used pattern competition 9 #JMANUFAcPAN PO BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS BIBOl 2173672O69 WHY SETTLE FOR LESS can have PerformanCCOflOmy Dynathrusts composite construction provides Unequaled Durability Saves money 100% accurate pitch results Outstanding Performance Air Counts s7O0 $1000 s14OO 15x 6 18x 6 8i0 __________20x 6- 8- 10 __ _________22x 81O s1800 Prces IlciRde UPS osarSes D MASTER CHARGE DVISA IZCOD jjjCHECK EMONEY ORDER Dealers / DlstrlbutOrB Invited ___- DYNATHRUST PROPS ING 2541 NE lith Court Pompano Beach FL 33062 130594F 9119 dedication VIP guests conducted through building advance look displays Outside refreshments chairs beautiful weather AMA blimp 200 pm everyone settled down hear series short speeches watch Mrs McAvoy Chuck Foreman Frank Garcher John Worth John Alison cut ribbon stretched across en trance John Grigg christened building traditional bottle champagne following trooped through front door see center itself Several hundred people signed guest book after noon during Open House followed Sunday Saturday evening saw appreciation Dinner held Dulles Marriott AMA President John Grigg introduced series speakers outlined tory Academy birth Aeromodeling Center go Hazel Sig-Hester Frank Garcher spoke importance Academy hobby industryand about help has given other over years Johnny Clemens gave vivid description concept permanent home AMAfrom discussions hospital room Dallas Grand Opening taking place Especially delightful greetings brought us Model Aircraft Association Canada former president Frank Anderson spoke group happy mood whole week end came feeling accomp lishment us felt single member Academy can have same sense accomplishment Aeromodeling Center built us belongs us Thats AMA member rolls start 1983 named Wall Fame mu seum area see Academy mem 18 Model Aviation Box-Loc Construction Makes Building Easy N ha $&4i signature series kits SPAN 48-52 CHANNELS 4 ENGINE 45-61 All-time favorite bipe because its tremendous performer Easy construction alignment Continued page 92 now make Building Fund dona tions either renewal dues payment separately may receive itemsembroidered patch $10 donations lapel button up $5 brass pin $5 bronze commemorative key $100 paper weight available AMA Supply & Service Dept $5 plus $1 shipping NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6010 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Flat bottom nose gear Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 ARSA COOt 5 3 38 5 6 92 Model Aviation Safety/Preston Continued page 83 cause attaching bolts checked see tight and/or locked Preflight transmitter checks August issue column printed letter modeler regarding hazard taking off transmitter mixer switch accidentally left wrong position letter Nick Fiorentino Edison NJ states 1 realized problem area could cause unsafe condition solution replace mixer switch threeplace locking switch made ALCO part number MTL- 106E Most large electronics supply houses should able get Perhaps radio manufacturers should take note Nicks suggestion install locking switches mixers stan dard practice locking switch preflight check should include inspection whistles bells trans mitter wind up months safety column word about noise hearing impairment comes mind after recent talk about Presidents partial hearing loss attributed discharge gun close ear during career film star cowboy spend lot time around screaming model aircraft engine might want consider use ear plugs EAR Corporation has some approved various State Fed eral agencies appear would comfortable wear Made closed-cell polymer foam inserted ear canal dont have price interested drop line EAR Corp 7911 Zionsville Rd. Indianapolis IN 46268 Have safe month John Preston Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand Opening/Mankowski Continued oaoe 18 bets friends donated Building Fund also enshrined throughout building manufacturer has name bronze plaque railing initial members 1983 everyone participated birth Aero modeling Center threshold aeromodel ings future has proven convincing fashion com munity can band together rally accomplish large goaL have created unique facility its kind entire world plans uses facility limited collective imagination creative communitiesaeromodelers Continued page 129 astic New Kit Coverite Half ke takes long time complete kit worth wait new Gee Bee Model E utterly magnificent & anyone can fly it should see radial cowl molded warner engine Grand Opening/Mankowski Continued paqe 92 next goal pay off project completely shall begin campaign promo tion fund-raising goal million dollars over next 10 years special mailing will sent clubs modeling industry years end Members encouraged use donation section dues renewal forms shall try acknowledge donation fitting manner heartfelt thank plaque permanent display importance becoming debt-free cannot overstated Consider $100000 raised will save AMA about $30000 year next 10 years saving can achieved money could better spent direct services AMA members can truly successful dues structure can remain un changed good number years creases various budget areas can absorbed reduced budget neces sary mortgage payments Grand Opening great feeling satisfaction pridebut top growing excitement future National Center Aeromodeling beginmng new days life nearly half-cen tury-old organization Academy has truly grown up No must move office office facing everincreasing rent budgetary strain causes Now can spend money own equity retire mort gage Substantial progress has already made No dues increase has required because new home response Build ing Fund outstanding debt previously budgeted has al ready significantly reduced Can see say can take pride new home National Center Aeromodel ing open resource true national importance AMA members now own impressive structure staffed trained professionalswith true Hall Fame important museum conference center library future being planned Lectures will scheduled meetings semi nars will held films will premiered National Center Aeromodeling working facility just house offices useful tool will developed us further interests modelers everywhere Over holidays traditional tree will appear museum tree will different decorations will sent modelers clubs over country decoration will donation Building Fund members clubs encouraged send decoration check fund best Christmas present Academy could have waiting hearth its new home Contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ details Swap Meet Collectogether ing planned early 1984 special events also planning stages Information will appear pages plans firm up meantime plan visit new National Center Aeromodeling will thrilled part vi 7j HALF SNOT Haod seld recnargeatoe gowhead eoergrzer 1 PA engnes Small esoogh carry rr paL r sOrt pockel Makes dry ned iatteres aed power loseig woes roing roe past Canoe charged opts toga times Uses toe 95-990 t/2A KWIK Kip posIrIoecorroector torheglowonad 90oay aOcsOotional grarariree pIts trIes warraot0 op orre year Complete astIr ,rstrrcroes sod charger Available yost dealer Order drecr Visa & Mastercard accepted AOd St 50 tsr postage lotrodictory t Ces ooy St99S Withoist charger StO 95 b & Hobbies PO Box 192 Osooda MI 4S750 517 7393549 Making Loisare Tine Enjoyable D2A* DESIGNS SCAIF MISFI PILIIT KIT Astounding realism attainable plastics.. Very light weight discriminating hobbiest. Either Pilot version kit.. Sportsman Barnstormer.. *Darn Good Airmen. complete 1/4 Scale11L5 1/3 Scale 310115 December 1983 129 Great LakesPO Box 308 Tawas City Ml 48763 Model Company517 3626078 AT-6 SNI-HARVARD Wingspan 63375 ngine y Fly List Price $28500 ory Direct $22800 Michigan residents add 4% solos tax Send SASE Brochure er Inquiries Welcome highly detailed eurathane foam kit also provides balsa wing sheeting rudder elevator ailerons detail molded ribs will show covered silkspan provided Numenus items shown photo provided sudi choice four different canopies scale struts len ses navigation landing & position & passing lights antenna pitot tube motor mount instrument panels necessary hardware except motor radio fuel tank Eurathane foam affected solvents such dope thinner lacquer thin ner glo fuel can painted almost type paint See Dealer add -- .-Dollar direct order handling .ts dd 7% Selestax
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 18, 92, 129
Nation Center fo Ae omodeling milestone history Academy Model Aeronautics Reston VAU Vince Mankowski marked Grand Opening THE AMA OFFICIALLY OPENED busy happy three days good National Center Aeromodeling times spiced sense histhe weekend September 24 tory making us new multi-purpose facility will never forget wish could have come Friday began picnic evening Marriott Hotel Dulles Airport excitement began build 16 Model Aviation Left This just part crowd present Saturday September 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony Right symbolic cutting ribbon performed simultaneously five L-R John Worth Mrs McAvoy Frank Garcher Chuck Foreman John Alison Mrs McAvoy represented members general Garcher represented model industry Alison represented National Aeronautic Association Left Grand Opening attendees saw models AMA Museum upon entering building Right Very early presentday RC equipment showcased together other small items such engines memorabilia note have passed remem bered engraved plates above case AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers arranged display saw model restoration needed AMAs friends arrived few AMA stration eventually turned staffers gathered outside Marriott demonstration water rescue technear lake put flying demon- niques model planes Everyone enjoyed pilots Saturday saw actual dedication ceremony few hours before Left Mr Mrs Leon Shulman find names Wall Fame Everyone member beginning 1983 listed Above Jay Gerber AMA filmmaker signs guest book lobby reception desk photos Charlie Spear December 1983 17 Left Maynard Hill Chuck Foreman John Byrne left right active fund-raisers Building Project enjoy Grand Opening Right Guests young not-so-young amused AMA clown AMA President John Grigg CR available talk everyone Left Jim Scarborough CL turns another donation help pay off mortgage Vince Mankowski CR John Hunton CC architect building watches Right Maxey Hester CL Hazel Sig-Hester CC make another Sig donation happy Vince Mankowski CR AMA Lobby plaques 1981-82 no longer available current donations recognized elsewhere Write Vince Mankowski information Box-Loc construc tion slots machine cut insure perfect fit engine bearers firewall formers slots guarantee accurate alignment make fuse incredibly strong reduce building time down minutes fact Box-Loc tolerances exact fuse shown held gether rubber bands Thats precision course Box-Loc just reasons choosing Lou Andrews signature series kits Ask experienced modeler Andrews kits have reputation building easily. flying great build See Andrews kits local dealer today CHANN ELS 34 ENGINE 25-40 Lightweight flat-L3ottom trainer flies slow stable 35 engine Build ailerons TRAIN ERMASTER Thousands modelers ~can attest models easy _fly ng quick building handsome looks SPAN 53 cHANNELS 4 ENGINE 35-45 CHANNELS 4 ENGINE 45-61 MINIMASTER Get big performance small engines Symmetrical airfoil makes great stunter SPORTMASTER Big size fun flyl Aerobatic enough used pattern competition 9 #JMANUFAcPAN PO BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS BIBOl 2173672O69 WHY SETTLE FOR LESS can have PerformanCCOflOmy Dynathrusts composite construction provides Unequaled Durability Saves money 100% accurate pitch results Outstanding Performance Air Counts s7O0 $1000 s14OO 15x 6 18x 6 8i0 __________20x 6- 8- 10 __ _________22x 81O s1800 Prces IlciRde UPS osarSes D MASTER CHARGE DVISA IZCOD jjjCHECK EMONEY ORDER Dealers / DlstrlbutOrB Invited ___- DYNATHRUST PROPS ING 2541 NE lith Court Pompano Beach FL 33062 130594F 9119 dedication VIP guests conducted through building advance look displays Outside refreshments chairs beautiful weather AMA blimp 200 pm everyone settled down hear series short speeches watch Mrs McAvoy Chuck Foreman Frank Garcher John Worth John Alison cut ribbon stretched across en trance John Grigg christened building traditional bottle champagne following trooped through front door see center itself Several hundred people signed guest book after noon during Open House followed Sunday Saturday evening saw appreciation Dinner held Dulles Marriott AMA President John Grigg introduced series speakers outlined tory Academy birth Aeromodeling Center go Hazel Sig-Hester Frank Garcher spoke importance Academy hobby industryand about help has given other over years Johnny Clemens gave vivid description concept permanent home AMAfrom discussions hospital room Dallas Grand Opening taking place Especially delightful greetings brought us Model Aircraft Association Canada former president Frank Anderson spoke group happy mood whole week end came feeling accomp lishment us felt single member Academy can have same sense accomplishment Aeromodeling Center built us belongs us Thats AMA member rolls start 1983 named Wall Fame mu seum area see Academy mem 18 Model Aviation Box-Loc Construction Makes Building Easy N ha $&4i signature series kits SPAN 48-52 CHANNELS 4 ENGINE 45-61 All-time favorite bipe because its tremendous performer Easy construction alignment Continued page 92 now make Building Fund dona tions either renewal dues payment separately may receive itemsembroidered patch $10 donations lapel button up $5 brass pin $5 bronze commemorative key $100 paper weight available AMA Supply & Service Dept $5 plus $1 shipping NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6010 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Flat bottom nose gear Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 ARSA COOt 5 3 38 5 6 92 Model Aviation Safety/Preston Continued page 83 cause attaching bolts checked see tight and/or locked Preflight transmitter checks August issue column printed letter modeler regarding hazard taking off transmitter mixer switch accidentally left wrong position letter Nick Fiorentino Edison NJ states 1 realized problem area could cause unsafe condition solution replace mixer switch threeplace locking switch made ALCO part number MTL- 106E Most large electronics supply houses should able get Perhaps radio manufacturers should take note Nicks suggestion install locking switches mixers stan dard practice locking switch preflight check should include inspection whistles bells trans mitter wind up months safety column word about noise hearing impairment comes mind after recent talk about Presidents partial hearing loss attributed discharge gun close ear during career film star cowboy spend lot time around screaming model aircraft engine might want consider use ear plugs EAR Corporation has some approved various State Fed eral agencies appear would comfortable wear Made closed-cell polymer foam inserted ear canal dont have price interested drop line EAR Corp 7911 Zionsville Rd. Indianapolis IN 46268 Have safe month John Preston Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand Opening/Mankowski Continued oaoe 18 bets friends donated Building Fund also enshrined throughout building manufacturer has name bronze plaque railing initial members 1983 everyone participated birth Aero modeling Center threshold aeromodel ings future has proven convincing fashion com munity can band together rally accomplish large goaL have created unique facility its kind entire world plans uses facility limited collective imagination creative communitiesaeromodelers Continued page 129 astic New Kit Coverite Half ke takes long time complete kit worth wait new Gee Bee Model E utterly magnificent & anyone can fly it should see radial cowl molded warner engine Grand Opening/Mankowski Continued paqe 92 next goal pay off project completely shall begin campaign promo tion fund-raising goal million dollars over next 10 years special mailing will sent clubs modeling industry years end Members encouraged use donation section dues renewal forms shall try acknowledge donation fitting manner heartfelt thank plaque permanent display importance becoming debt-free cannot overstated Consider $100000 raised will save AMA about $30000 year next 10 years saving can achieved money could better spent direct services AMA members can truly successful dues structure can remain un changed good number years creases various budget areas can absorbed reduced budget neces sary mortgage payments Grand Opening great feeling satisfaction pridebut top growing excitement future National Center Aeromodeling beginmng new days life nearly half-cen tury-old organization Academy has truly grown up No must move office office facing everincreasing rent budgetary strain causes Now can spend money own equity retire mort gage Substantial progress has already made No dues increase has required because new home response Build ing Fund outstanding debt previously budgeted has al ready significantly reduced Can see say can take pride new home National Center Aeromodel ing open resource true national importance AMA members now own impressive structure staffed trained professionalswith true Hall Fame important museum conference center library future being planned Lectures will scheduled meetings semi nars will held films will premiered National Center Aeromodeling working facility just house offices useful tool will developed us further interests modelers everywhere Over holidays traditional tree will appear museum tree will different decorations will sent modelers clubs over country decoration will donation Building Fund members clubs encouraged send decoration check fund best Christmas present Academy could have waiting hearth its new home Contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ details Swap Meet Collectogether ing planned early 1984 special events also planning stages Information will appear pages plans firm up meantime plan visit new National Center Aeromodeling will thrilled part vi 7j HALF SNOT Haod seld recnargeatoe gowhead eoergrzer 1 PA engnes Small esoogh carry rr paL r sOrt pockel Makes dry ned iatteres aed power loseig woes roing roe past Canoe charged opts toga times Uses toe 95-990 t/2A KWIK Kip posIrIoecorroector torheglowonad 90oay aOcsOotional grarariree pIts trIes warraot0 op orre year Complete astIr ,rstrrcroes sod charger Available yost dealer Order drecr Visa & Mastercard accepted AOd St 50 tsr postage lotrodictory t Ces ooy St99S Withoist charger StO 95 b & Hobbies PO Box 192 Osooda MI 4S750 517 7393549 Making Loisare Tine Enjoyable D2A* DESIGNS SCAIF MISFI PILIIT KIT Astounding realism attainable plastics.. Very light weight discriminating hobbiest. Either Pilot version kit.. Sportsman Barnstormer.. *Darn Good Airmen. complete 1/4 Scale11L5 1/3 Scale 310115 December 1983 129 Great LakesPO Box 308 Tawas City Ml 48763 Model Company517 3626078 AT-6 SNI-HARVARD Wingspan 63375 ngine y Fly List Price $28500 ory Direct $22800 Michigan residents add 4% solos tax Send SASE Brochure er Inquiries Welcome highly detailed eurathane foam kit also provides balsa wing sheeting rudder elevator ailerons detail molded ribs will show covered silkspan provided Numenus items shown photo provided sudi choice four different canopies scale struts len ses navigation landing & position & passing lights antenna pitot tube motor mount instrument panels necessary hardware except motor radio fuel tank Eurathane foam affected solvents such dope thinner lacquer thin ner glo fuel can painted almost type paint See Dealer add -- .-Dollar direct order handling .ts dd 7% Selestax
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 18, 92, 129
Nation Center fo Ae omodeling milestone history Academy Model Aeronautics Reston VAU Vince Mankowski marked Grand Opening THE AMA OFFICIALLY OPENED busy happy three days good National Center Aeromodeling times spiced sense histhe weekend September 24 tory making us new multi-purpose facility will never forget wish could have come Friday began picnic evening Marriott Hotel Dulles Airport excitement began build 16 Model Aviation Left This just part crowd present Saturday September 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony Right symbolic cutting ribbon performed simultaneously five L-R John Worth Mrs McAvoy Frank Garcher Chuck Foreman John Alison Mrs McAvoy represented members general Garcher represented model industry Alison represented National Aeronautic Association Left Grand Opening attendees saw models AMA Museum upon entering building Right Very early presentday RC equipment showcased together other small items such engines memorabilia note have passed remem bered engraved plates above case AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers arranged display saw model restoration needed AMAs friends arrived few AMA stration eventually turned staffers gathered outside Marriott demonstration water rescue technear lake put flying demon- niques model planes Everyone enjoyed pilots Saturday saw actual dedication ceremony few hours before Left Mr Mrs Leon Shulman find names Wall Fame Everyone member beginning 1983 listed Above Jay Gerber AMA filmmaker signs guest book lobby reception desk photos Charlie Spear December 1983 17 Left Maynard Hill Chuck Foreman John Byrne left right active fund-raisers Building Project enjoy Grand Opening Right Guests young not-so-young amused AMA clown AMA President John Grigg CR available talk everyone Left Jim Scarborough CL turns another donation help pay off mortgage Vince Mankowski CR John Hunton CC architect building watches Right Maxey Hester CL Hazel Sig-Hester CC make another Sig donation happy Vince Mankowski CR AMA Lobby plaques 1981-82 no longer available current donations recognized elsewhere Write Vince Mankowski information Box-Loc construc tion slots machine cut insure perfect fit engine bearers firewall formers slots guarantee accurate alignment make fuse incredibly strong reduce building time down minutes fact Box-Loc tolerances exact fuse shown held gether rubber bands Thats precision course Box-Loc just reasons choosing Lou Andrews signature series kits Ask experienced modeler Andrews kits have reputation building easily. flying great build See Andrews kits local dealer today CHANN ELS 34 ENGINE 25-40 Lightweight flat-L3ottom trainer flies slow stable 35 engine Build ailerons TRAIN ERMASTER Thousands modelers ~can attest models easy _fly ng quick building handsome looks SPAN 53 cHANNELS 4 ENGINE 35-45 CHANNELS 4 ENGINE 45-61 MINIMASTER Get big performance small engines Symmetrical airfoil makes great stunter SPORTMASTER Big size fun flyl Aerobatic enough used pattern competition 9 #JMANUFAcPAN PO BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS BIBOl 2173672O69 WHY SETTLE FOR LESS can have PerformanCCOflOmy Dynathrusts composite construction provides Unequaled Durability Saves money 100% accurate pitch results Outstanding Performance Air Counts s7O0 $1000 s14OO 15x 6 18x 6 8i0 __________20x 6- 8- 10 __ _________22x 81O s1800 Prces IlciRde UPS osarSes D MASTER CHARGE DVISA IZCOD jjjCHECK EMONEY ORDER Dealers / DlstrlbutOrB Invited ___- DYNATHRUST PROPS ING 2541 NE lith Court Pompano Beach FL 33062 130594F 9119 dedication VIP guests conducted through building advance look displays Outside refreshments chairs beautiful weather AMA blimp 200 pm everyone settled down hear series short speeches watch Mrs McAvoy Chuck Foreman Frank Garcher John Worth John Alison cut ribbon stretched across en trance John Grigg christened building traditional bottle champagne following trooped through front door see center itself Several hundred people signed guest book after noon during Open House followed Sunday Saturday evening saw appreciation Dinner held Dulles Marriott AMA President John Grigg introduced series speakers outlined tory Academy birth Aeromodeling Center go Hazel Sig-Hester Frank Garcher spoke importance Academy hobby industryand about help has given other over years Johnny Clemens gave vivid description concept permanent home AMAfrom discussions hospital room Dallas Grand Opening taking place Especially delightful greetings brought us Model Aircraft Association Canada former president Frank Anderson spoke group happy mood whole week end came feeling accomp lishment us felt single member Academy can have same sense accomplishment Aeromodeling Center built us belongs us Thats AMA member rolls start 1983 named Wall Fame mu seum area see Academy mem 18 Model Aviation Box-Loc Construction Makes Building Easy N ha $&4i signature series kits SPAN 48-52 CHANNELS 4 ENGINE 45-61 All-time favorite bipe because its tremendous performer Easy construction alignment Continued page 92 now make Building Fund dona tions either renewal dues payment separately may receive itemsembroidered patch $10 donations lapel button up $5 brass pin $5 bronze commemorative key $100 paper weight available AMA Supply & Service Dept $5 plus $1 shipping NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6010 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Flat bottom nose gear Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 ARSA COOt 5 3 38 5 6 92 Model Aviation Safety/Preston Continued page 83 cause attaching bolts checked see tight and/or locked Preflight transmitter checks August issue column printed letter modeler regarding hazard taking off transmitter mixer switch accidentally left wrong position letter Nick Fiorentino Edison NJ states 1 realized problem area could cause unsafe condition solution replace mixer switch threeplace locking switch made ALCO part number MTL- 106E Most large electronics supply houses should able get Perhaps radio manufacturers should take note Nicks suggestion install locking switches mixers stan dard practice locking switch preflight check should include inspection whistles bells trans mitter wind up months safety column word about noise hearing impairment comes mind after recent talk about Presidents partial hearing loss attributed discharge gun close ear during career film star cowboy spend lot time around screaming model aircraft engine might want consider use ear plugs EAR Corporation has some approved various State Fed eral agencies appear would comfortable wear Made closed-cell polymer foam inserted ear canal dont have price interested drop line EAR Corp 7911 Zionsville Rd. Indianapolis IN 46268 Have safe month John Preston Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Grand Opening/Mankowski Continued oaoe 18 bets friends donated Building Fund also enshrined throughout building manufacturer has name bronze plaque railing initial members 1983 everyone participated birth Aero modeling Center threshold aeromodel ings future has proven convincing fashion com munity can band together rally accomplish large goaL have created unique facility its kind entire world plans uses facility limited collective imagination creative communitiesaeromodelers Continued page 129 astic New Kit Coverite Half ke takes long time complete kit worth wait new Gee Bee Model E utterly magnificent & anyone can fly it should see radial cowl molded warner engine Grand Opening/Mankowski Continued paqe 92 next goal pay off project completely shall begin campaign promo tion fund-raising goal million dollars over next 10 years special mailing will sent clubs modeling industry years end Members encouraged use donation section dues renewal forms shall try acknowledge donation fitting manner heartfelt thank plaque permanent display importance becoming debt-free cannot overstated Consider $100000 raised will save AMA about $30000 year next 10 years saving can achieved money could better spent direct services AMA members can truly successful dues structure can remain un changed good number years creases various budget areas can absorbed reduced budget neces sary mortgage payments Grand Opening great feeling satisfaction pridebut top growing excitement future National Center Aeromodeling beginmng new days life nearly half-cen tury-old organization Academy has truly grown up No must move office office facing everincreasing rent budgetary strain causes Now can spend money own equity retire mort gage Substantial progress has already made No dues increase has required because new home response Build ing Fund outstanding debt previously budgeted has al ready significantly reduced Can see say can take pride new home National Center Aeromodel ing open resource true national importance AMA members now own impressive structure staffed trained professionalswith true Hall Fame important museum conference center library future being planned Lectures will scheduled meetings semi nars will held films will premiered National Center Aeromodeling working facility just house offices useful tool will developed us further interests modelers everywhere Over holidays traditional tree will appear museum tree will different decorations will sent modelers clubs over country decoration will donation Building Fund members clubs encouraged send decoration check fund best Christmas present Academy could have waiting hearth its new home Contact Vince Mankowski AMA HQ details Swap Meet Collectogether ing planned early 1984 special events also planning stages Information will appear pages plans firm up meantime plan visit new National Center Aeromodeling will thrilled part vi 7j HALF SNOT Haod seld recnargeatoe gowhead eoergrzer 1 PA engnes Small esoogh carry rr paL r sOrt pockel Makes dry ned iatteres aed power loseig woes roing roe past Canoe charged opts toga times Uses toe 95-990 t/2A KWIK Kip posIrIoecorroector torheglowonad 90oay aOcsOotional grarariree pIts trIes warraot0 op orre year Complete astIr ,rstrrcroes sod charger Available yost dealer Order drecr Visa & Mastercard accepted AOd St 50 tsr postage lotrodictory t Ces ooy St99S Withoist charger StO 95 b & Hobbies PO Box 192 Osooda MI 4S750 517 7393549 Making Loisare Tine Enjoyable D2A* DESIGNS SCAIF MISFI PILIIT KIT Astounding realism attainable plastics.. Very light weight discriminating hobbiest. Either Pilot version kit.. Sportsman Barnstormer.. *Darn Good Airmen. complete 1/4 Scale11L5 1/3 Scale 310115 December 1983 129 Great LakesPO Box 308 Tawas City Ml 48763 Model Company517 3626078 AT-6 SNI-HARVARD Wingspan 63375 ngine y Fly List Price $28500 ory Direct $22800 Michigan residents add 4% solos tax Send SASE Brochure er Inquiries Welcome highly detailed eurathane foam kit also provides balsa wing sheeting rudder elevator ailerons detail molded ribs will show covered silkspan provided Numenus items shown photo provided sudi choice four different canopies scale struts len ses navigation landing & position & passing lights antenna pitot tube motor mount instrument panels necessary hardware except motor radio fuel tank Eurathane foam affected solvents such dope thinner lacquer thin ner glo fuel can painted almost type paint See Dealer add -- .-Dollar direct order handling .ts dd 7% Selestax