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Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 14, 16

Bob Underwood P54uzu AS YOU READ column flying season full swing across country significant number members will chuckling softly because know season year-round hearty souls enjoy donning layers clothing guesstimating runway under 12 inches snow equally significant number hangar fly build models during winter four trade shows have attended far year manufacturers dealers have commented sales have somewhat sluggish Various reasons have offered wonders whether general trend other hand AMA has surprised number new memberships accrued during shows Time will tell what story really NewComer activity picking up Youth Education Stipend YES program has produced two program applications second-year renewal Just approved grant submitted Robert McDaniel behalf Chesapeake Bay RC Club #326 Bowie Maryland working Indian Creek School sixth- through eighth-graders project involves building flying 40-size Radio Control models met Mr McDaniel WRAM show shared photo album crew work said AMA youth membership applications included Model Aviation being obtained group currently consists 19 students letter Bruce E Crossman principal Laura Zlatos after-school director sets tone program Indian Creek School Middle School sponsoring first time Model Airplane Club years students have enjoyed sights sounds CBRC group neighboring DNR property Under direction After School Program Director Laura Zlatos CBRC member Bob McDaniel pursuing goal teaching basic flight theory model building flying models program will open 6th 7th 8th graders 1-14-year-olds will initially meet two days week after school about two hours days support greatly appreciated open young minds exciting world RC aircraft second program submitted Jerry Worden Normal Illinois Sentral Illinois Radio Society #621 set forth SIRS Care Force Hammitt School programs base part community agency know Babyfold provides care shelter youth homes because abuse neglect Starting AMA Cubs Delta Darts club intends instruct building two Thingamabobs advance youth clubs traditional Pilot Proficiency Program application will voted upon Education Committee Minneapolis Model Acm Club # 379 Youth Outreach Program has submitted request second-year funds Education Committee process considering 1996 MMAC reached 150 youth 8-15 age range Six youngsters went compete MMAC contest events number students participated EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles program thanks cooperation EAA Chapter 25 program January September schools airports sports arena included Summer Smarts program Expo schools June Other programs weve received information cover wide range activities Tim Davis Prop Nuts RC Model Aircraft Club Las Vegas Nevada contacted Education Committee conceruing program running part North Las Vegas Administration Community Services program involves RC building flying A-Z classroom space provided city modest fee used purchase amenities public flying site Prop Nuts club currently AMA chartered club Howard Bueschel provided information about Aerospace Resource Center Trenton New Jersey age 67 Howie detailed some early 14 Model Aviation 4Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club members Bowie MD work along sixth- through eighth-graders building 40-size RC models Some 19 students Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Clubs program made possible Youth Education Stipend YES grant Horizon Hobby Distributors Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61821 Okay Im betting offer good until July 30 worth postage Heres equipment Im now flying IU II II II II II I RADIO 51W40 MD MOOSt JR Im interested dieck [ F400 Four channels genuine JR quality L.J genuinely affordable price Z] XP642 computer six channel everything model storage useable features mixes predsion wonderI doesnt cost more3 Ffl XP783 Seven channels operation L.J storage capadty handle fleet 01 eight planesI Ior hells both Plus programming power tops seven channel ever offered f] XPSIO3 Innovative graphics logical LJ screen progressions make easy harness impressive computer power ten-model-storage radio Widely hailed eight channel takes mystery out programming 8103 complements skills demanding pilots [] PCMIOSx undisputed champ ease-ofI LJ programming among pm-class radios Its touchscreen operation superb displays make sophisticated setups simple owners rarely consult manuals ten channel PCM1OSx Its pro-dass JR enthusiast wants very best II INAMEI II ADDRESSI II CITYSTATEZIP _________ ___ I FAVORITE R/c DEALERYEAR5 IN R/C modeling experiences after having started modeling career approximately fifth grade recalls sery expensive $2350 OK Super 30 engine given him 8th-grade graduation hobby became career taught college aviation program 20 years 1971 Howard established Aerospace Resource Center create idea factory aerospace teaching aids 1994 Center incorporated nonprofit educational facility Negotiations ongoing local county state federal agencies obtain space Center now-closed Naval Air Warfare Center edge Trenton Mercer Airport addition being training site facility will have museum research facilities letter Howie indicated has contacted program listings provided magazine AMAs web page cites Howieisms Education organized theft others ideas Steal away Howie Thats AMA began networking program two years ago thats things beginning heat up aeromodeling education June brings combination Homecoming/Hobby Expo International Aeromodeling Center Muncie IN As may know Homecoming modelers can set up shelter chairs put soda cooler airplane shade swap lies about flying prowess dont have show ability dont want Expo designed attract interested curious nonmodelers want see what hobby about education part Expo will feature introductory flying hands-on building Hopefully will teachers crowd July omly brings Nats events also first EAA/AMA Aeromodeling Youth Academy Oshkosh WI Limited 30 youths 14-17 years age program weeklong concentrated study aeromodeling will begin basics nncludes Free Flight Control Line Radio Control flying details can contact Chuck Larsen EAA Education Director 414 426-6560 Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters intent run two such programs 1998one Oshkosh other Muncie Education Committee will participating TSA Technology Student Association convention Washington DC new aeromodeling Coordinator Tom Sanders Education Director associated Midwest Products Hobart IN Tom possesses great enthusiasm program certain grow under leadership am pleased report two new film projects underway will third electronic field trip Indiana Academy Ball State University plan devote program aviation feats records full-scale model aircraft program will directed toward social studies language arts will feature research projects given youngsters advance airing Another change past programs will air content 35-minute segment take live phone calls format used first two 55-minute programs resulted difficult-to-use tapes repeat questions could answer meaningful different way duds call fell off satellite hookup wasted airtime standing around trying look pretty clubs use films compromised repeated announcement 800 number active tape used local school new format will solve problems least some degree second tape will AMA Cub instructional video start-stop-start format will show construction steps can put hold until completed Well Im out time out ideas out space same time What planning odel Aviation SAFES RAM has origInated fall safes other R/C manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant baft syst upto 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT glo fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER tvlk II 65DB 50 battery2495 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITCHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYCLER discharges 48V & 96V baft up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switch harnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V batt up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adj safe point & delay waterproo fable2495 RAM 83RADIO SIGNAL WATCHDOG Provides 4 functions 1/2 oz1495 unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 t$5OO foreign immediate shipment Include full address UPS Sony no COD m 229E E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 14, 16

Bob Underwood P54uzu AS YOU READ column flying season full swing across country significant number members will chuckling softly because know season year-round hearty souls enjoy donning layers clothing guesstimating runway under 12 inches snow equally significant number hangar fly build models during winter four trade shows have attended far year manufacturers dealers have commented sales have somewhat sluggish Various reasons have offered wonders whether general trend other hand AMA has surprised number new memberships accrued during shows Time will tell what story really NewComer activity picking up Youth Education Stipend YES program has produced two program applications second-year renewal Just approved grant submitted Robert McDaniel behalf Chesapeake Bay RC Club #326 Bowie Maryland working Indian Creek School sixth- through eighth-graders project involves building flying 40-size Radio Control models met Mr McDaniel WRAM show shared photo album crew work said AMA youth membership applications included Model Aviation being obtained group currently consists 19 students letter Bruce E Crossman principal Laura Zlatos after-school director sets tone program Indian Creek School Middle School sponsoring first time Model Airplane Club years students have enjoyed sights sounds CBRC group neighboring DNR property Under direction After School Program Director Laura Zlatos CBRC member Bob McDaniel pursuing goal teaching basic flight theory model building flying models program will open 6th 7th 8th graders 1-14-year-olds will initially meet two days week after school about two hours days support greatly appreciated open young minds exciting world RC aircraft second program submitted Jerry Worden Normal Illinois Sentral Illinois Radio Society #621 set forth SIRS Care Force Hammitt School programs base part community agency know Babyfold provides care shelter youth homes because abuse neglect Starting AMA Cubs Delta Darts club intends instruct building two Thingamabobs advance youth clubs traditional Pilot Proficiency Program application will voted upon Education Committee Minneapolis Model Acm Club # 379 Youth Outreach Program has submitted request second-year funds Education Committee process considering 1996 MMAC reached 150 youth 8-15 age range Six youngsters went compete MMAC contest events number students participated EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles program thanks cooperation EAA Chapter 25 program January September schools airports sports arena included Summer Smarts program Expo schools June Other programs weve received information cover wide range activities Tim Davis Prop Nuts RC Model Aircraft Club Las Vegas Nevada contacted Education Committee conceruing program running part North Las Vegas Administration Community Services program involves RC building flying A-Z classroom space provided city modest fee used purchase amenities public flying site Prop Nuts club currently AMA chartered club Howard Bueschel provided information about Aerospace Resource Center Trenton New Jersey age 67 Howie detailed some early 14 Model Aviation 4Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club members Bowie MD work along sixth- through eighth-graders building 40-size RC models Some 19 students Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Clubs program made possible Youth Education Stipend YES grant Horizon Hobby Distributors Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61821 Okay Im betting offer good until July 30 worth postage Heres equipment Im now flying IU II II II II II I RADIO 51W40 MD MOOSt JR Im interested dieck [ F400 Four channels genuine JR quality L.J genuinely affordable price Z] XP642 computer six channel everything model storage useable features mixes predsion wonderI doesnt cost more3 Ffl XP783 Seven channels operation L.J storage capadty handle fleet 01 eight planesI Ior hells both Plus programming power tops seven channel ever offered f] XPSIO3 Innovative graphics logical LJ screen progressions make easy harness impressive computer power ten-model-storage radio Widely hailed eight channel takes mystery out programming 8103 complements skills demanding pilots [] PCMIOSx undisputed champ ease-ofI LJ programming among pm-class radios Its touchscreen operation superb displays make sophisticated setups simple owners rarely consult manuals ten channel PCM1OSx Its pro-dass JR enthusiast wants very best II INAMEI II ADDRESSI II CITYSTATEZIP _________ ___ I FAVORITE R/c DEALERYEAR5 IN R/C modeling experiences after having started modeling career approximately fifth grade recalls sery expensive $2350 OK Super 30 engine given him 8th-grade graduation hobby became career taught college aviation program 20 years 1971 Howard established Aerospace Resource Center create idea factory aerospace teaching aids 1994 Center incorporated nonprofit educational facility Negotiations ongoing local county state federal agencies obtain space Center now-closed Naval Air Warfare Center edge Trenton Mercer Airport addition being training site facility will have museum research facilities letter Howie indicated has contacted program listings provided magazine AMAs web page cites Howieisms Education organized theft others ideas Steal away Howie Thats AMA began networking program two years ago thats things beginning heat up aeromodeling education June brings combination Homecoming/Hobby Expo International Aeromodeling Center Muncie IN As may know Homecoming modelers can set up shelter chairs put soda cooler airplane shade swap lies about flying prowess dont have show ability dont want Expo designed attract interested curious nonmodelers want see what hobby about education part Expo will feature introductory flying hands-on building Hopefully will teachers crowd July omly brings Nats events also first EAA/AMA Aeromodeling Youth Academy Oshkosh WI Limited 30 youths 14-17 years age program weeklong concentrated study aeromodeling will begin basics nncludes Free Flight Control Line Radio Control flying details can contact Chuck Larsen EAA Education Director 414 426-6560 Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters intent run two such programs 1998one Oshkosh other Muncie Education Committee will participating TSA Technology Student Association convention Washington DC new aeromodeling Coordinator Tom Sanders Education Director associated Midwest Products Hobart IN Tom possesses great enthusiasm program certain grow under leadership am pleased report two new film projects underway will third electronic field trip Indiana Academy Ball State University plan devote program aviation feats records full-scale model aircraft program will directed toward social studies language arts will feature research projects given youngsters advance airing Another change past programs will air content 35-minute segment take live phone calls format used first two 55-minute programs resulted difficult-to-use tapes repeat questions could answer meaningful different way duds call fell off satellite hookup wasted airtime standing around trying look pretty clubs use films compromised repeated announcement 800 number active tape used local school new format will solve problems least some degree second tape will AMA Cub instructional video start-stop-start format will show construction steps can put hold until completed Well Im out time out ideas out space same time What planning odel Aviation SAFES RAM has origInated fall safes other R/C manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant baft syst upto 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT glo fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER tvlk II 65DB 50 battery2495 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITCHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYCLER discharges 48V & 96V baft up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switch harnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V batt up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adj safe point & delay waterproo fable2495 RAM 83RADIO SIGNAL WATCHDOG Provides 4 functions 1/2 oz1495 unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 t$5OO foreign immediate shipment Include full address UPS Sony no COD m 229E E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073

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