U Bob Underwood enlightening point can pass along month dramatic change dues structure Juniors age 15 younger will start 1998 As result recommendation Education Committee report July meeting yearly dues reduced $1 Thats buck less medium frozen custard cone one-third rental price BlockbusterTM video rationale behind committee suggestion stemmed conversations Indoor Nats various teacher conventions Last months column included group 10 church youngsters attended unofficial Nats events werent able muster $70 AMA memberships have talked teachers conventions indicated similar problem consensus greatly reduced fee would make possible various group programs assess individual find easy locate groups willing subsidize activities element yet worked out recommendation get Model Aviation individual group step time As sidebar above Executive Council action interesting call attention July meeting two membership classifications showed increase point 1997 Youth Junior Senior encouraging sign Education Committee suggesting its activities beginning bear fruit first AMAIEAA Experimental Aircraft Association Aeromodeling Academy 14-17-year-olds Oshkosh history success ways number young people below expectations program served valuable training tool both organizations instructors participants maddening aspect inability attendance entire program because overlapping Nats Executive Council meeting commitments idea Academy conceived decade ago around Underwoods table Reston Virginia during visit Chuck Larsen EAA Education Director After July Executive Council meeting Dave Brown flew Oshkosh last two days program got feet wet glue fingers long session Tom Poberezny EAA president about continued liaison dealing educational youth matters helpful exchange looking forward long productive relationship Elsewhere issue program report Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman four instructors Jay Mealy Gordon Schimmel Stu Moment Bob Johnson AMA EAA members Another important development regarding AMAs educational activities decision hire full-time staff person Muncie take responsibilities Several years ago approached Jerry Rouillard replacement Executive Director suggested Technical Directors responsibilities shifted Education Committee formed Activities began understanding would working full-time . find club develop learning relationship group learn building flying skills through model construction However tasks have escalated point needing full-time employee handle correspondence develop programs attend teacher conventions etcand will cant pass along structure individuals envisioned title point thats hands Joyce Hager AMA Executive Director does mean will disappear scene Hopefully Ill get chance build new Scale model two upcoming activities end October Education Committee will have met during RCHTA show Chicago Board members will have joined meeting address common issues goals November 11th probably will feature third Indiana Academy Ball State University distance learning programs will steered toward social studies language arts using working title Higher Faster Further program will revolve around famous aviation feats records direct model tie-in revised format will enable us provide usable tapeswithout editing problems encountered first two programsfor clubs other groups Everybody learns experience Smithsonian seeking funding traveling exhibit Miniature Wings should begin 1998 Through program hope involve scores chartered clubs dozen cities feature exhibit much going much planned Stay tuned Change pace column Dave Browns column have recently addressed issue sticks minds AMA members couple decades ago development ARF Almost-Ready-to Fly models interesting helpful innovation availability adjunct familiar kit-type model designed fill modeler found flying stock low newcomer wanted get air quickly Recently however sources have noted ARF sales have supplanted kit sales has generated fliers models rather traditional modelers builders fliers kits virtues being able get newcomer air quickly problem diminishing number modelers possess skills related building instant-gratification society have now ARF represents participants money little person emotional investment time effort slight Therefore motivational force succeed continue slight failure encountered borne out significant turnover hobby/sport frightening realize Academys membership turnover about 25% per year membership 160000 means 40000 members year members last year another 40000 will members next year Some thoughts newcomers prevent aeromodeling becoming passing fancy rewarding course action let someone help find club develop learning relationship group learn building flying skills through model construction However determined get air quickly ARF least go through first steps select ARF carefully ARFs available time created equal developed built different ways different materials earliest ARFs constructed light 144 Model Aviation tics foam materials difficult repair easily Ads models indicated replacement parts wings etc readily available often case couple weeks wait some parts country ate seriously flying season What old adage about Model T Ford could get parts repair five-and-dime always five-and-dime can buy ARFs made similarly standard kitswith built-up construction materials can fixed Look types because learn will have repair Okay know few still have original trainer has scratch youre exception dont bother writing Check following selecting ARF 1 internal structure built up molded shape 2 What type covering material used Can patch 3 Are control fittings standard format 4 Inspect glue joints isnt easy have reports poorly-glued framework 5 wing panels already joined joined dihedral brace reinforcing tape etc 6 Are nuts bolts US metric Its nice know before get field lose nut bolt grass 7 Can get fuel tank will probably have service some point 8 control surfaces prehinged anchored Give tug rudder elevator etc 9 stuff straight No warps wing tail alignment etc 10 need fuelproof engine/tank area Epoxy will 11 Dont forget put AMA ID model See AMA Safety Code Now have fun flying Start working kit get glue fingers like rest ofus TTLE SWITCH en onoft motor control small electric gfdero models usually need tsdy praporhonet speed control reqiNed abrity tom motor end off since motor used just get glider op attItude tor theorist hunting ThrottleSwitch Ic inlelegent microprocessor based design features reversing BEC separate esireng switol, status indicator light aigocutoft tow beg amy end aAortlmer icr enact motor nine otiS 30 60 SO seconds Safety teetiwee prevent unit taming among switch pressed Made USA sod designed work wIthAt PM end PCM rodinaystems Soseislas 2lxOgs0SWeIglst 076 Forg-7 cells 3oanrpscortinusua Less redintyower connectors Part Na TSSIOA $4095 Send FREE cats log cit our RIC products A65SOflAS 5200 Mini 88 Serro l4Sozfml1950 S300 Standard Precision l42oc/inl1050 5301 Dual 88 Precision 42oonl1450 5350 Dual BR Metal Gear Ailoron Servo ISOozAnI1850 S400 1/4Scals8flSevoll8oorlin2150 S600 CompactOR Rotroct Servo ll00ozAnl2450 S700 High Speed 88 Low Profile l3loz/inl1750 Seivos available connectors Akthontce Futab HIteo rJR SC100 8 Inch Mole Servo Pigtail$2 95 SCi 20 8 Inch Female Channel Pigtail2 95 SC21O 12 Inch Servo Extension 495 SC220 18 Inch Servo Extension 525 SC230 24 Inch Servo Extension 570 SC240 30 Inch Servo Extension 650 SC500 V Dual Servo Connector 695 SC91O Unassembled Male Connector 150 SC920 Unassembled Female Connector 150 SA71O 12 Inch Radio CrossAdapter 525 5A720 18 Inch Radio CrossAdapter 550 Connestore available torAhtontes Fsfa&ra Hit JR Deans Shipoina & Handling Connector onlyorders $225Stripping & Handling AJI other orders $450 P 0 Box 3129 s CHRJSli TX 78463-3129 TX Residents Onoese AND INPOCMAIsOI 51 2-81 44843w DNLY lOezi 7rnu C Tadd 775% CUSTOMER Sernice FAX & AFrEft House 512-814-5843sales tax December 1997 147 S3002 Mini 88 Metal Gear Servo l4Aoztal5995 S148 Slondard Precision Servo l42ozAnl1695 $3003 Standard Servo 142oz/inl1395 S3001 88 Precision Servo 142oz/inl2595 S3302 1/4 Scoleetal Gear Servo IllOon/inl5995 S134G Compact Retract Servo l77orrml5995 isrvol42oaAnl5995 TRU-TURN now otters very finest versatile lightweight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRLI-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name USA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manutacturing Inc QUALITY VERSA TILITY GREAT LOOKS SAFETY PO BOX 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 / 943-1867 Z E antee Happy Holidays Buy wife diamond earrings maybe just maybe will buy WALSTON RETRIEVAL SYSTEM will both happy P1the seed now New Catalog/Products WALSTON RETRIE MS 725 Cooper Lake Rd SE Smyrna GA 30082 770-434-4905 0-657-4872 Fax 770-431-0119 Visas MC AmEx Disc 36% EDGE 540 Lite-Ply Basla Constructiona Pre-Railt Wings Jig Ogilt Fuselagea ggih ready Foam lertle deckinstall fail sections hatch covera Epoxy glans cowl wheel pants Monokote Covered Handbuilt Hand Paintati Fiberglass Parts S350 120 Size xlrn 300 120 Size Ulbmste Also Available 33% Laser 200fiP Quique Exlra300L sanzini 0 0gAJ 1922 S Hannibal Ct Unit 0 Aurora CO 80013cA roe orruruk Ph 303 367-9792 303 755-5826 t us on-linel wwwsero-oportscoco/aoroworka0 ero orks rooRLD CLARit AIRCRAFT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 144, 147
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 144, 147
U Bob Underwood enlightening point can pass along month dramatic change dues structure Juniors age 15 younger will start 1998 As result recommendation Education Committee report July meeting yearly dues reduced $1 Thats buck less medium frozen custard cone one-third rental price BlockbusterTM video rationale behind committee suggestion stemmed conversations Indoor Nats various teacher conventions Last months column included group 10 church youngsters attended unofficial Nats events werent able muster $70 AMA memberships have talked teachers conventions indicated similar problem consensus greatly reduced fee would make possible various group programs assess individual find easy locate groups willing subsidize activities element yet worked out recommendation get Model Aviation individual group step time As sidebar above Executive Council action interesting call attention July meeting two membership classifications showed increase point 1997 Youth Junior Senior encouraging sign Education Committee suggesting its activities beginning bear fruit first AMAIEAA Experimental Aircraft Association Aeromodeling Academy 14-17-year-olds Oshkosh history success ways number young people below expectations program served valuable training tool both organizations instructors participants maddening aspect inability attendance entire program because overlapping Nats Executive Council meeting commitments idea Academy conceived decade ago around Underwoods table Reston Virginia during visit Chuck Larsen EAA Education Director After July Executive Council meeting Dave Brown flew Oshkosh last two days program got feet wet glue fingers long session Tom Poberezny EAA president about continued liaison dealing educational youth matters helpful exchange looking forward long productive relationship Elsewhere issue program report Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman four instructors Jay Mealy Gordon Schimmel Stu Moment Bob Johnson AMA EAA members Another important development regarding AMAs educational activities decision hire full-time staff person Muncie take responsibilities Several years ago approached Jerry Rouillard replacement Executive Director suggested Technical Directors responsibilities shifted Education Committee formed Activities began understanding would working full-time . find club develop learning relationship group learn building flying skills through model construction However tasks have escalated point needing full-time employee handle correspondence develop programs attend teacher conventions etcand will cant pass along structure individuals envisioned title point thats hands Joyce Hager AMA Executive Director does mean will disappear scene Hopefully Ill get chance build new Scale model two upcoming activities end October Education Committee will have met during RCHTA show Chicago Board members will have joined meeting address common issues goals November 11th probably will feature third Indiana Academy Ball State University distance learning programs will steered toward social studies language arts using working title Higher Faster Further program will revolve around famous aviation feats records direct model tie-in revised format will enable us provide usable tapeswithout editing problems encountered first two programsfor clubs other groups Everybody learns experience Smithsonian seeking funding traveling exhibit Miniature Wings should begin 1998 Through program hope involve scores chartered clubs dozen cities feature exhibit much going much planned Stay tuned Change pace column Dave Browns column have recently addressed issue sticks minds AMA members couple decades ago development ARF Almost-Ready-to Fly models interesting helpful innovation availability adjunct familiar kit-type model designed fill modeler found flying stock low newcomer wanted get air quickly Recently however sources have noted ARF sales have supplanted kit sales has generated fliers models rather traditional modelers builders fliers kits virtues being able get newcomer air quickly problem diminishing number modelers possess skills related building instant-gratification society have now ARF represents participants money little person emotional investment time effort slight Therefore motivational force succeed continue slight failure encountered borne out significant turnover hobby/sport frightening realize Academys membership turnover about 25% per year membership 160000 means 40000 members year members last year another 40000 will members next year Some thoughts newcomers prevent aeromodeling becoming passing fancy rewarding course action let someone help find club develop learning relationship group learn building flying skills through model construction However determined get air quickly ARF least go through first steps select ARF carefully ARFs available time created equal developed built different ways different materials earliest ARFs constructed light 144 Model Aviation tics foam materials difficult repair easily Ads models indicated replacement parts wings etc readily available often case couple weeks wait some parts country ate seriously flying season What old adage about Model T Ford could get parts repair five-and-dime always five-and-dime can buy ARFs made similarly standard kitswith built-up construction materials can fixed Look types because learn will have repair Okay know few still have original trainer has scratch youre exception dont bother writing Check following selecting ARF 1 internal structure built up molded shape 2 What type covering material used Can patch 3 Are control fittings standard format 4 Inspect glue joints isnt easy have reports poorly-glued framework 5 wing panels already joined joined dihedral brace reinforcing tape etc 6 Are nuts bolts US metric Its nice know before get field lose nut bolt grass 7 Can get fuel tank will probably have service some point 8 control surfaces prehinged anchored Give tug rudder elevator etc 9 stuff straight No warps wing tail alignment etc 10 need fuelproof engine/tank area Epoxy will 11 Dont forget put AMA ID model See AMA Safety Code Now have fun flying Start working kit get glue fingers like rest ofus TTLE SWITCH en onoft motor control small electric gfdero models usually need tsdy praporhonet speed control reqiNed abrity tom motor end off since motor used just get glider op attItude tor theorist hunting ThrottleSwitch Ic inlelegent microprocessor based design features reversing BEC separate esireng switol, status indicator light aigocutoft tow beg amy end aAortlmer icr enact motor nine otiS 30 60 SO seconds Safety teetiwee prevent unit taming among switch pressed Made USA sod designed work wIthAt PM end PCM rodinaystems Soseislas 2lxOgs0SWeIglst 076 Forg-7 cells 3oanrpscortinusua Less redintyower connectors Part Na TSSIOA $4095 Send FREE cats log cit our RIC products A65SOflAS 5200 Mini 88 Serro l4Sozfml1950 S300 Standard Precision l42oc/inl1050 5301 Dual 88 Precision 42oonl1450 5350 Dual BR Metal Gear Ailoron Servo ISOozAnI1850 S400 1/4Scals8flSevoll8oorlin2150 S600 CompactOR Rotroct Servo ll00ozAnl2450 S700 High Speed 88 Low Profile l3loz/inl1750 Seivos available connectors Akthontce Futab HIteo rJR SC100 8 Inch Mole Servo Pigtail$2 95 SCi 20 8 Inch Female Channel Pigtail2 95 SC21O 12 Inch Servo Extension 495 SC220 18 Inch Servo Extension 525 SC230 24 Inch Servo Extension 570 SC240 30 Inch Servo Extension 650 SC500 V Dual Servo Connector 695 SC91O Unassembled Male Connector 150 SC920 Unassembled Female Connector 150 SA71O 12 Inch Radio CrossAdapter 525 5A720 18 Inch Radio CrossAdapter 550 Connestore available torAhtontes Fsfa&ra Hit JR Deans Shipoina & Handling Connector onlyorders $225Stripping & Handling AJI other orders $450 P 0 Box 3129 s CHRJSli TX 78463-3129 TX Residents Onoese AND INPOCMAIsOI 51 2-81 44843w DNLY lOezi 7rnu C Tadd 775% CUSTOMER Sernice FAX & AFrEft House 512-814-5843sales tax December 1997 147 S3002 Mini 88 Metal Gear Servo l4Aoztal5995 S148 Slondard Precision Servo l42ozAnl1695 $3003 Standard Servo 142oz/inl1395 S3001 88 Precision Servo 142oz/inl2595 S3302 1/4 Scoleetal Gear Servo IllOon/inl5995 S134G Compact Retract Servo l77orrml5995 isrvol42oaAnl5995 TRU-TURN now otters very finest versatile lightweight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRLI-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name USA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manutacturing Inc QUALITY VERSA TILITY GREAT LOOKS SAFETY PO BOX 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 / 943-1867 Z E antee Happy Holidays Buy wife diamond earrings maybe just maybe will buy WALSTON RETRIEVAL SYSTEM will both happy P1the seed now New Catalog/Products WALSTON RETRIE MS 725 Cooper Lake Rd SE Smyrna GA 30082 770-434-4905 0-657-4872 Fax 770-431-0119 Visas MC AmEx Disc 36% EDGE 540 Lite-Ply Basla Constructiona Pre-Railt Wings Jig Ogilt Fuselagea ggih ready Foam lertle deckinstall fail sections hatch covera Epoxy glans cowl wheel pants Monokote Covered Handbuilt Hand Paintati Fiberglass Parts S350 120 Size xlrn 300 120 Size Ulbmste Also Available 33% Laser 200fiP Quique Exlra300L sanzini 0 0gAJ 1922 S Hannibal Ct Unit 0 Aurora CO 80013cA roe orruruk Ph 303 367-9792 303 755-5826 t us on-linel wwwsero-oportscoco/aoroworka0 ero orks rooRLD CLARit AIRCRAFT
