IT HAD BEEN ideal RC flying site near-perfect field close members homes situated farmland Levit town Aerobugs club rented almost five years learning field sold developer initial reaction usual panic depression Everyones spirits plunged What long have heard quarters As club president fully shared general discontent also knew dwelling past letting ourselves overwhelmed feelings unprofit able downright dangerous Too clubs go tailspin loss site just prolongs search new club hangs limbo field members drop outand club may dissolve forever important avoid outcome way taking charge situation obvious to several other members trained managers sales-oriented individuals take decisive action set priorities deter goals draw up plan meet objectives Using approach wed achieve objective shortest possi ble time period Clearly primary goal secure flying field would available us continuous basis since although southeastern Pennsylvania location makes sound unlikely members fly year-round first priority deter long could remain cur rent site Next review needs resources knew impera tive line up much help possible act immediately tunate locate new field quickly pre paring could take time practical multistep plan formulated short order action could begin Obviously plan action sound Less two months after initi ating massive clubwide effort flying off new field located beautiful private fann suitable access road Jacksonville NJ site found two executive board members spotted farm approached farmer own er discuss its possible rental flying RC airplanes owner has proven excellent landlord weve happi ly using new site about 30 minutes typical Aerobugs member about nine months now Im writing article other clubs facing similar dilemma may benefit management-oriented plan action experiences case luckor least sem blance thereofwas side outset president large real estate development firm taken over former flying site proved sympathetic needs hobbyists After diplomatically discussed situation him de clared himself willing let us continue use site until construction began biggest advantages being banded together group 125000 ers tremendous pool knowledge thats available draw Professional upon years weve pool furApproach ther equipment mod el designs Now its time 3 utilize finding keep ng anu ing place fly EGil Weiss Keeping Flying Field 58 Model Aviation 1 KNQW WER ALL ANXIOUS 1 FNO NEW FLYINCk F1LD VELLAS BLAT. though corporate lawyers against us stipulated switch over AMA club insurance policy name firm landowner could remain rent-free about year executive board saw stopgap permission double-edged sword membership happily reassuredas course werehuman complacency could enemy couldnt afford let other club members lose sight overriding priority embark largescale search new home convince first actions took send AMA booklet related formation acquiring keeping flying sites Much material proved enor mously helpful during course experience Ideas guidelines sample proposals etc AMA information pool used stages search once wed found new site appreciated several case histories ideas keeping site executive board decided profes sional sales approach basis plan action determined needs much could spend attain annual dues $40 paid 84 members money obviously ma jor problem also reviewed prior field rental mowing/maintenance costs analyzed what other clubs area spending fields objective offer price would both tractive potential site owners afford able club decided upon $2500 per year using grass mowing bargain ing tool grass mowing included wed have good deal extra cost would higher past Agreeing models equipment worth very little place fly members expressed willingness support dues increase necessary cover costs further decided keep search fairly broad pursuing options three dif ferent categories land 1 private farm land potential rental fields 2 public lands 3 industrial sites prem ise might offer permanency long run decided public lands worth pursuing despite inevitable time-lag maneuvering through political channelsa process can take years becoming apparent managing RC club over long term really re quires both short- long-range planning flying fields todays environment personally assumed responsibility exploring possibilities involving public sites began identifing several prospec tive sites local state parks well local school field used interim basis past received per mission use school field needed after years reprieve lost fly ing site expiredanother useful bridgesolution hardly permanent Next began writing letters state local political officials letters de scribed problem what needed followed up phone calls well numerous follow-up letters Follow-up appears key success political arena shows youre determined puts end elected officials apparent hope youll sink back self-satisfied expectation af ter first effort Despite several turndowns did succeed initiating nego tiations two good state park sitesone Pennsylvania other New Jerseyeither could ulti mate best solution quest long-term field Industrial land exists area another potential solution Finding industri al sites might make good flying fields relatively easy hard part finding out contact once have identified point contactwhether plant manager facilities supervisor some other personageyou must pre pared ultimately deal lawyers regard ing liability insurance During course legal negotiations potential industrial site owner un covered very helpful Pennsylvania land use law Although turned up several oth er site possibilities industrial land January 1988 59 7 /1114 II t %\TillS WOL4LL ee cItIA1 PLYING PIULb ITS AWA FM bWN $ OPEN IT Qor VEY1-MINC- WONZS WHO OWNS IT ~cj UI 1 - 1 I 5TILL SAY THERE ER WAY 10 LOOK A NEW FLYIN FIELt have materialized far Never theless bargaining tools can rec ommend negotiating such site-owners can promote community relations can offer pay rental fees company shows interest you can propose cutting grass lieu rent have club member whos familiar area industrial sales ask him liaison commer cial site-owners can find attractive potential fly ing site farmland did youre position test out favorite maxim business associate Money talks everything else walks An RC club can pay farmer rent few acres fly can make growing crops land Usually such transaction also free political legal hassles accompany pursuit public dustrial land other hand rate farms being bought out turned housing developments area least makes farm-based flying site potentially vulnerable short-term acquisition terms yielding quick results search prospective farmland sites very successful Just few days after com mitting ourselves beautiful field now flying turn down second excellent farm site offered realtor/landowner received di rect mail campaign flyer lead third good possibility turned over another club goes saying re quired great deal time coordination work learned make well-thought-out plan mobilize club members implement youre bound get results Within days after general club meeting put plan action leads began come several points biggest problem deciding leads follow up turn downa really positive sort dilemma club members put great deal time ajid effort search project also exciting satisfying work moved closer goal finding perma nent flying site addition ability organize search new site systematic professional way will let us face future loss panicking professional approach achieving re sults involves six clear-cut steps phases outlined discussed detail below club needs new field now will timely information Otherwise might consider reading filing ar ticle case future crisis obtain new field shortest timeframe requires system incorporating basic management principles 1 Determine objective 2 Make plan 3 Organize 4 Implement plan 5 Follow up 6 Modify objective and/or plan required continue through cycle again Combining professional management tools sales strategies effective way expediting search new flying field Sales techniques involve continuously obtaining new leads poten tial sites personal contacts direct mail advertising etc following up consistent timely manner informative booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites published AMA Public Relations Department $5 Academy Model Aeronautics Public Relations Dept 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will also enormously helpful As discuss six steps toward achieving goal keep mind group worst-case' locationjust north Philadelphia PA major metropolitan area situation might easier Also keep mind things never stay same Since lifes changes beyond direct control need stay flexible possible Dont lament past great old field Forge ahead what necessary continue enjoying great hobby/sport Now lets get down business sharp en tools 1 Determining objective club management needs sit down decide what need look De pending size group types aircraft flown amount flying location members geo graphical area decisions must made requirements regard size noise limitations access geography topography etc Always keep mind catch fish must find water live get field must go looking areas exist Start buying maps doing some preliminary scouting countryside Get input other members Most us cover lot ground everyday travels ask people keep eyes open 2 Make plan Now know what need potential locations much can pay develop plan achieve objectives As mentioned earlier some form multi-objective ap proach would advisable case sought government industrial private sites three different geographic areas across river state New Jersey sales standpoint must have irons fire possible Never rely two seemingly good prospectsthey can turn cold overnight Likewise can find new site day see taken away next number reasons hadnt anticipated Never stop looking keep making contacts Keep gathering working leads Set up system making contacts used variety methods direct contact good old-fashioned banging doors di rect mail flyer letter mass-mailed real estate offices target60 Model Aviation AND J4OAJ FRED HERE WILL TELL U HIS FlNDINS ON UIN T4 LOCAL &OLF CWRS AS POSSI5LE FLYIN SITE ed areas extensive letter writing telephoning both initiate follow up prospects also ran some classified ads local newspapers Get message out resource can think dont overlook farmers grange associations farm equipment dealers state park departments local governments places contact make need known Have system ensuring follow-up once leads start coming assigned individual responsibility specific leads people reported follow-up results designated club officers weekly basis Build accountabilityits too human goof off held accountable Plan motivate activate club members Dont assume things will get done push members action necessary Dont discouraged evitable negativesdoors shut face hearing no times over unreturned phone calls Stay momentum en courage positive attitude Think up incen tives resist inertia offered $500 reward anyone providing information leading acquiring new field 3 Organize keystone organizing efforts identify utilize available resources best advantagethe various skills club members can offer services may available Try involve members possible taking skills personal situa tions consideration membership includes professional sales marketing people some flexi bility schedules have initiate contacts follow up major leads Members typing copying machine facilities ideal preparing distrib uting letters mailing materials used some retired members scout out areas obtain names addresses farmers industrial concerns etc should contacted get call member has spied perfect field say just off Route 202 near Dorkville exit send out scout check out scout obtains address considers worth pursuing assign con tact person Again accountability important Have scouts contact people followup people etc report activities week assigned club official ficials should compare reports week stay top things may keep membership informed stick generalities detailed discussions could detrimental earlier stages informa tion gathering Now time nit pick politic cheap 4 Implement plan preparato ry work first three steps behind club ready put plan action Members finding potential sites mak ing contacts following up thorough leave no stone unturned Itnatiol minloturn AIcgott Ad@t1@rn CHAPTER 168 r IntgtnaUonol mlniattag Altcoft Au@datl@n inc Nrtt LR4J bugs decided professional approach would rename themselves International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 remove reference home base Levittown QIub stationary key avoid imposing limits restrictions image community associated members out scouting possible sites have place brochure flyer letter mailboxes receive turn down per son organization friendly ask know another Ihrmer landowner might want additional income group offer ing Again plan balance out dis couragements slammed doors hung-up phones no-response letters positive motivation Keep morale up stay top situa tions 5 Follow-up club has put lot time money effort get ting leads valid tightly worded Wanted Poster such grabs attention names addresses gets read others generally too busy care about model phone numbers airplanes Its easy see reason too Its money thats doContinued pageiSS Ing talking cases way has January 1988 61 GIAPTER 168 EAt6fllOAlOflbI mInI@tgig Rkcofl Au@cletlen , Land Wanted Model Airplane Club Wants Lease possibig purcttase veral acres land suitable fllng site $500 Reward Pinders Fee Bonus owner person providing information leading us suitable field $ 2500 per ijear Rent currentig offering thts amount owner/leaser suitable site IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL GIl215 757-6426 275-3040 Al215 676-2G61 Mark 215g43-6g63 Information Please Read Attached Letter WANNA RACE NAOTWFAT ARAV BEGINNER RACES 0-500 * FORM-i * FAI Instructions 4 Programs Informatioh Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673 -2000 potential future customer weve lost po tential new recruit sport Also dont forget remind customers advantages ing AMA member novice Out question problem dont afraid write address end column cant help can least point right direction An old friend writes Recently received letter several pictures old friend Dave Herbert Dave lives San Juan Capistrano area California avid chopper fixed-wing pilot years Dave some local flying buddies have night-flying including pylon flying fixed-wing RC aircraft Dave now flies Helicopters night aid both standard electrical lighting unique chemical light fixed end main rotor tips According Dave CyA-glues small chemical lights end rotors has never come off dont know safe does create neat nocturnal effect Im leery using ad hesive job reckon method could found would let conscience rest Dave now selling Real Stuff car care product has just recently finished severalstate sales tour during used Kobe gas-powered Hughes 300 help promote products Dave loves Kobe 300 hopes someone will again import line US agreeand ask notified kits become available again Hot tip month Dan Melnik name new column came up great idea recently has passed along publica tion Most pilots will agree cant have too much power engine Con versely worst thing have perky power little power bottom mid-range like rocket booster top end Often exhaust system can problem cure un power Dan has real good results Schluter silencers So have Schluter mufflers super certainiy smooth out engines power However Schluter runs engines glow plug pointed toward nose Helicopterwhile everyone else seems run toward tail means Schluter muffler runs left side machine will work chopper having exhaust right side Dan notes engine Enya 60X features bolt-on front rear crankcase covers merely switched ends making exhaust come out left side Enya seems have fooled because doesnt know CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill$2450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Cl La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 * lndsdes US desay sa UPS cf usdents add 6% sales las difference runs great Schluter ex haust would like run too check engine see can accept same treat ment Thanks Dan keep ideas flowing Coming attractions Ive just finished GMP Stork will reporting next month flies great has best tail response Heli Ive flown Im now busily working Schoonard X-Cell 60 will attempt have report model month after next X Cell 60 beautiful kit cant wait finish See soon Ill get back ol typewriter soon get Loctite off fingers BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Flying Fields/Weiss Continued page 61 potential site-owners Dont undermine efforts following up dont burn leads adequately working professional salespeople lose business lack follow-up Some times individuals hardest get touch turn out easiest sell Ensure contact people sending letters making calls work ing possible leads Sales num bers game keep homework cannot help succeed 6 Modify objective and/or plan may find price right new areas open up new approaches seem desirable Again keep mind everything changes over time plan cast stone Once get feed back firsthand experience club management may determine modifica tions plan and/or its organization would beneficial point take new ideas back step man agement process continue through six-phase sequence times necessary succeed utilizing management system de scribed above learning tools devel oped professional leaders As implement plan dealing negotiat OPS Mmxi 30 designed strictly model use incorporates extra long stroke turn large props heavy scale planes five intake ports Gilnisil plating give better breathing higher RPM along longer cylinder life both statically dynamically balanced comes roller bearings both ends steel rod OelIOrto pump carb operates mixture methanol 5% oil proud engine would like learn its qualities Send free engine test January 198 155 gsPjPle Com6d4m /u9c~t4 po Box 26247NEW ORLEANS LA 70186 1-800-535-2568 sand sand get humps bumps Try Easy San4IerTM See Difference Made select wood extremely light sander hold full oheet sand paper Flat sanded accurate sanding surface Large flat surfaces sanding area LO 50 $095 ea get shaky whenDo hate field isnt longto install enoughhinges Try Easy BrakenM See DifferenceTry Easy HingesnM See Difference single slot few drops C/A glue its done No gosling pinning hinge pins worry about Incredibly strong virtually indestructible Extremely easy ts install lard find spring steel fiber washers Braking action remains constant during rapeated useLO 10024 hiioeS $205 00 0 Three sizes 1/8 5/32 316LO 140 141 142 Oorea EAY5RNDER 1U2EASY BRAKE izQ Box 1743 Marcos CA 92069 ing people community what youre seeking sure image re flects same kind professionalism Present positive image out understand hobby view us skepticism lack trust help overcome prejudice sure dress appropriately speak po litely making contacts community Club members acting con tact people should dress properly occasion jacket tie dealing business people politicians casual still neat attire visiting farmers Advise members also polite speak slowly clear can about what club representatives want Despite best efforts reflect posi tive image club hobby youll still probably meet resistance times efforts help locate field experi enced some hard realities prejudice against activity building flying model airplanes know its tough deal have just write off ex periences keep moving club name also projects image very interesting article Jeff Troy AMA assistant director public relations AMA National Newsletter several months ago addressed issue club names images As result made few name changes stationery suit different situations Since name Aerobugs has potentially negative connotation adopted International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 alternative out-of-state letters created special stationery plays down name Levittown muns mizing reference specific geograph ic area clubs history influences its image too whether good bad relations prior site-owners positive might ask write letters introduction recommendation could very helpful might consider using attorney Pennsylvania land use statute granting owners immunity liability allow others use land recrea tional purposes no charge As mentioned earlier obtained information has far-reaching value club future field search efforts through attorney dealt proposed industrial flying site Although site fell through re tained companys lawyer complete re search statute Once club has found new field youll investing good deal effort preparing itand keeping Use same professional approach dealing new landlord neighbors multitude situations will develop Again AMA booklet has much valuable information topic keeping site never said searching new fly ing site isffin youll have some interest ing experiences meet new people learn some new things about life during process satisfactionand results well worth effort Most will have moved ahead towards com mon goal Keep em Flying FF Scale/Warner Continued page 63 Mesa CA 92044 engine $1095 itself $2249 pellets wick gaskets etc Add $2 postage Bad news holding old Jetex engines cant get fuel new fuel will work say old engine final caution have Jetex experience careful drying pellets old pellets hygroscopic soaked up mois ture left around very long would light anything Guys used put cookie sheet oven leave long time low heat Well flash point new ones gas-generating 2000 Fahrenheit would seem make unwise solution Maybe could use oven made cardboard box low-wattage light bulb inside would better out yardjust case did go off Two good nitrate dope sources have come attention quest find some shrinks up like dope should hesitate use word taut ening offends semantic sensibilities Ric Dittman up Washington indicates Randolph clear nitrate user-friendly hes tried Its available Wag-Aero Box 181 1216 N-Road Lyons WI 53148 tel 414 763-9586 quart goes bit over five bucks plus postage based zip code weight Ric used non-t nitrate dope second-place-at-the-Nats T-Crafts silk have sag bag sitting hot sun has since retightened second source dope Im sounding like pusher today suggested Art Watkins Mt View CA Hes using Aero-Dyne Allen Heinrich 3154 Falcon Pomona CA 91767 tel 714 593-5789 goes about $1150 gallon Allen also sells good diesel fuel $11 quart Thanks guys Mini-Electrics beginning boom knew already now probably have box full toy electric motors gears could find have scouting over small batteries run em Tom Schmitt Rockville MD sent along catalog R D Electronics 1202H Pine Island Rd Cape Coral FL 33909 tel 813 772-1441 have Super Sub C 12-volt 2-Ah cells 99 cents 1/n-AA three-packs developing 36-volt 100 mAh $250/stick also have little Kodak disc-camera minimotors carbon brushes 10 $250 rewound end good brushes put toy car motor have very nice cheap miniature power plant Gear 31 71 business R D has minimum order $10 might want send catalog see theres anything else can use Anyone family smelling bad lately might suggest try some Dry Idea antiperspirant Because cap product perfect cowling radial rotary engine thats Maybe could write suggest put Out anti-BO stuff differ ent scales Ernie Wrisley Santee CA sends along cowl idea well endorsement Duro super-glue remover says cheap works well him Thanks Ernie latest rage fillers Actually its around some time lots just havent discovered yet Red Devil DAP just about everyone else have what touted lightweight one-step spackling paste can tell fact plastic rather metal container white smells funny light sands like balsa cleans up water Its great fillets blends sloppy builders like can find hardware paint stores model shops time time Thanks Walt Mooney Paul Mdl rath Paul suggests mixing drop colored ink 156 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 61, 155, 156
IT HAD BEEN ideal RC flying site near-perfect field close members homes situated farmland Levit town Aerobugs club rented almost five years learning field sold developer initial reaction usual panic depression Everyones spirits plunged What long have heard quarters As club president fully shared general discontent also knew dwelling past letting ourselves overwhelmed feelings unprofit able downright dangerous Too clubs go tailspin loss site just prolongs search new club hangs limbo field members drop outand club may dissolve forever important avoid outcome way taking charge situation obvious to several other members trained managers sales-oriented individuals take decisive action set priorities deter goals draw up plan meet objectives Using approach wed achieve objective shortest possi ble time period Clearly primary goal secure flying field would available us continuous basis since although southeastern Pennsylvania location makes sound unlikely members fly year-round first priority deter long could remain cur rent site Next review needs resources knew impera tive line up much help possible act immediately tunate locate new field quickly pre paring could take time practical multistep plan formulated short order action could begin Obviously plan action sound Less two months after initi ating massive clubwide effort flying off new field located beautiful private fann suitable access road Jacksonville NJ site found two executive board members spotted farm approached farmer own er discuss its possible rental flying RC airplanes owner has proven excellent landlord weve happi ly using new site about 30 minutes typical Aerobugs member about nine months now Im writing article other clubs facing similar dilemma may benefit management-oriented plan action experiences case luckor least sem blance thereofwas side outset president large real estate development firm taken over former flying site proved sympathetic needs hobbyists After diplomatically discussed situation him de clared himself willing let us continue use site until construction began biggest advantages being banded together group 125000 ers tremendous pool knowledge thats available draw Professional upon years weve pool furApproach ther equipment mod el designs Now its time 3 utilize finding keep ng anu ing place fly EGil Weiss Keeping Flying Field 58 Model Aviation 1 KNQW WER ALL ANXIOUS 1 FNO NEW FLYINCk F1LD VELLAS BLAT. though corporate lawyers against us stipulated switch over AMA club insurance policy name firm landowner could remain rent-free about year executive board saw stopgap permission double-edged sword membership happily reassuredas course werehuman complacency could enemy couldnt afford let other club members lose sight overriding priority embark largescale search new home convince first actions took send AMA booklet related formation acquiring keeping flying sites Much material proved enor mously helpful during course experience Ideas guidelines sample proposals etc AMA information pool used stages search once wed found new site appreciated several case histories ideas keeping site executive board decided profes sional sales approach basis plan action determined needs much could spend attain annual dues $40 paid 84 members money obviously ma jor problem also reviewed prior field rental mowing/maintenance costs analyzed what other clubs area spending fields objective offer price would both tractive potential site owners afford able club decided upon $2500 per year using grass mowing bargain ing tool grass mowing included wed have good deal extra cost would higher past Agreeing models equipment worth very little place fly members expressed willingness support dues increase necessary cover costs further decided keep search fairly broad pursuing options three dif ferent categories land 1 private farm land potential rental fields 2 public lands 3 industrial sites prem ise might offer permanency long run decided public lands worth pursuing despite inevitable time-lag maneuvering through political channelsa process can take years becoming apparent managing RC club over long term really re quires both short- long-range planning flying fields todays environment personally assumed responsibility exploring possibilities involving public sites began identifing several prospec tive sites local state parks well local school field used interim basis past received per mission use school field needed after years reprieve lost fly ing site expiredanother useful bridgesolution hardly permanent Next began writing letters state local political officials letters de scribed problem what needed followed up phone calls well numerous follow-up letters Follow-up appears key success political arena shows youre determined puts end elected officials apparent hope youll sink back self-satisfied expectation af ter first effort Despite several turndowns did succeed initiating nego tiations two good state park sitesone Pennsylvania other New Jerseyeither could ulti mate best solution quest long-term field Industrial land exists area another potential solution Finding industri al sites might make good flying fields relatively easy hard part finding out contact once have identified point contactwhether plant manager facilities supervisor some other personageyou must pre pared ultimately deal lawyers regard ing liability insurance During course legal negotiations potential industrial site owner un covered very helpful Pennsylvania land use law Although turned up several oth er site possibilities industrial land January 1988 59 7 /1114 II t %\TillS WOL4LL ee cItIA1 PLYING PIULb ITS AWA FM bWN $ OPEN IT Qor VEY1-MINC- WONZS WHO OWNS IT ~cj UI 1 - 1 I 5TILL SAY THERE ER WAY 10 LOOK A NEW FLYIN FIELt have materialized far Never theless bargaining tools can rec ommend negotiating such site-owners can promote community relations can offer pay rental fees company shows interest you can propose cutting grass lieu rent have club member whos familiar area industrial sales ask him liaison commer cial site-owners can find attractive potential fly ing site farmland did youre position test out favorite maxim business associate Money talks everything else walks An RC club can pay farmer rent few acres fly can make growing crops land Usually such transaction also free political legal hassles accompany pursuit public dustrial land other hand rate farms being bought out turned housing developments area least makes farm-based flying site potentially vulnerable short-term acquisition terms yielding quick results search prospective farmland sites very successful Just few days after com mitting ourselves beautiful field now flying turn down second excellent farm site offered realtor/landowner received di rect mail campaign flyer lead third good possibility turned over another club goes saying re quired great deal time coordination work learned make well-thought-out plan mobilize club members implement youre bound get results Within days after general club meeting put plan action leads began come several points biggest problem deciding leads follow up turn downa really positive sort dilemma club members put great deal time ajid effort search project also exciting satisfying work moved closer goal finding perma nent flying site addition ability organize search new site systematic professional way will let us face future loss panicking professional approach achieving re sults involves six clear-cut steps phases outlined discussed detail below club needs new field now will timely information Otherwise might consider reading filing ar ticle case future crisis obtain new field shortest timeframe requires system incorporating basic management principles 1 Determine objective 2 Make plan 3 Organize 4 Implement plan 5 Follow up 6 Modify objective and/or plan required continue through cycle again Combining professional management tools sales strategies effective way expediting search new flying field Sales techniques involve continuously obtaining new leads poten tial sites personal contacts direct mail advertising etc following up consistent timely manner informative booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites published AMA Public Relations Department $5 Academy Model Aeronautics Public Relations Dept 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will also enormously helpful As discuss six steps toward achieving goal keep mind group worst-case' locationjust north Philadelphia PA major metropolitan area situation might easier Also keep mind things never stay same Since lifes changes beyond direct control need stay flexible possible Dont lament past great old field Forge ahead what necessary continue enjoying great hobby/sport Now lets get down business sharp en tools 1 Determining objective club management needs sit down decide what need look De pending size group types aircraft flown amount flying location members geo graphical area decisions must made requirements regard size noise limitations access geography topography etc Always keep mind catch fish must find water live get field must go looking areas exist Start buying maps doing some preliminary scouting countryside Get input other members Most us cover lot ground everyday travels ask people keep eyes open 2 Make plan Now know what need potential locations much can pay develop plan achieve objectives As mentioned earlier some form multi-objective ap proach would advisable case sought government industrial private sites three different geographic areas across river state New Jersey sales standpoint must have irons fire possible Never rely two seemingly good prospectsthey can turn cold overnight Likewise can find new site day see taken away next number reasons hadnt anticipated Never stop looking keep making contacts Keep gathering working leads Set up system making contacts used variety methods direct contact good old-fashioned banging doors di rect mail flyer letter mass-mailed real estate offices target60 Model Aviation AND J4OAJ FRED HERE WILL TELL U HIS FlNDINS ON UIN T4 LOCAL &OLF CWRS AS POSSI5LE FLYIN SITE ed areas extensive letter writing telephoning both initiate follow up prospects also ran some classified ads local newspapers Get message out resource can think dont overlook farmers grange associations farm equipment dealers state park departments local governments places contact make need known Have system ensuring follow-up once leads start coming assigned individual responsibility specific leads people reported follow-up results designated club officers weekly basis Build accountabilityits too human goof off held accountable Plan motivate activate club members Dont assume things will get done push members action necessary Dont discouraged evitable negativesdoors shut face hearing no times over unreturned phone calls Stay momentum en courage positive attitude Think up incen tives resist inertia offered $500 reward anyone providing information leading acquiring new field 3 Organize keystone organizing efforts identify utilize available resources best advantagethe various skills club members can offer services may available Try involve members possible taking skills personal situa tions consideration membership includes professional sales marketing people some flexi bility schedules have initiate contacts follow up major leads Members typing copying machine facilities ideal preparing distrib uting letters mailing materials used some retired members scout out areas obtain names addresses farmers industrial concerns etc should contacted get call member has spied perfect field say just off Route 202 near Dorkville exit send out scout check out scout obtains address considers worth pursuing assign con tact person Again accountability important Have scouts contact people followup people etc report activities week assigned club official ficials should compare reports week stay top things may keep membership informed stick generalities detailed discussions could detrimental earlier stages informa tion gathering Now time nit pick politic cheap 4 Implement plan preparato ry work first three steps behind club ready put plan action Members finding potential sites mak ing contacts following up thorough leave no stone unturned Itnatiol minloturn AIcgott Ad@t1@rn CHAPTER 168 r IntgtnaUonol mlniattag Altcoft Au@datl@n inc Nrtt LR4J bugs decided professional approach would rename themselves International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 remove reference home base Levittown QIub stationary key avoid imposing limits restrictions image community associated members out scouting possible sites have place brochure flyer letter mailboxes receive turn down per son organization friendly ask know another Ihrmer landowner might want additional income group offer ing Again plan balance out dis couragements slammed doors hung-up phones no-response letters positive motivation Keep morale up stay top situa tions 5 Follow-up club has put lot time money effort get ting leads valid tightly worded Wanted Poster such grabs attention names addresses gets read others generally too busy care about model phone numbers airplanes Its easy see reason too Its money thats doContinued pageiSS Ing talking cases way has January 1988 61 GIAPTER 168 EAt6fllOAlOflbI mInI@tgig Rkcofl Au@cletlen , Land Wanted Model Airplane Club Wants Lease possibig purcttase veral acres land suitable fllng site $500 Reward Pinders Fee Bonus owner person providing information leading us suitable field $ 2500 per ijear Rent currentig offering thts amount owner/leaser suitable site IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL GIl215 757-6426 275-3040 Al215 676-2G61 Mark 215g43-6g63 Information Please Read Attached Letter WANNA RACE NAOTWFAT ARAV BEGINNER RACES 0-500 * FORM-i * FAI Instructions 4 Programs Informatioh Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673 -2000 potential future customer weve lost po tential new recruit sport Also dont forget remind customers advantages ing AMA member novice Out question problem dont afraid write address end column cant help can least point right direction An old friend writes Recently received letter several pictures old friend Dave Herbert Dave lives San Juan Capistrano area California avid chopper fixed-wing pilot years Dave some local flying buddies have night-flying including pylon flying fixed-wing RC aircraft Dave now flies Helicopters night aid both standard electrical lighting unique chemical light fixed end main rotor tips According Dave CyA-glues small chemical lights end rotors has never come off dont know safe does create neat nocturnal effect Im leery using ad hesive job reckon method could found would let conscience rest Dave now selling Real Stuff car care product has just recently finished severalstate sales tour during used Kobe gas-powered Hughes 300 help promote products Dave loves Kobe 300 hopes someone will again import line US agreeand ask notified kits become available again Hot tip month Dan Melnik name new column came up great idea recently has passed along publica tion Most pilots will agree cant have too much power engine Con versely worst thing have perky power little power bottom mid-range like rocket booster top end Often exhaust system can problem cure un power Dan has real good results Schluter silencers So have Schluter mufflers super certainiy smooth out engines power However Schluter runs engines glow plug pointed toward nose Helicopterwhile everyone else seems run toward tail means Schluter muffler runs left side machine will work chopper having exhaust right side Dan notes engine Enya 60X features bolt-on front rear crankcase covers merely switched ends making exhaust come out left side Enya seems have fooled because doesnt know CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill$2450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Cl La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 * lndsdes US desay sa UPS cf usdents add 6% sales las difference runs great Schluter ex haust would like run too check engine see can accept same treat ment Thanks Dan keep ideas flowing Coming attractions Ive just finished GMP Stork will reporting next month flies great has best tail response Heli Ive flown Im now busily working Schoonard X-Cell 60 will attempt have report model month after next X Cell 60 beautiful kit cant wait finish See soon Ill get back ol typewriter soon get Loctite off fingers BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Flying Fields/Weiss Continued page 61 potential site-owners Dont undermine efforts following up dont burn leads adequately working professional salespeople lose business lack follow-up Some times individuals hardest get touch turn out easiest sell Ensure contact people sending letters making calls work ing possible leads Sales num bers game keep homework cannot help succeed 6 Modify objective and/or plan may find price right new areas open up new approaches seem desirable Again keep mind everything changes over time plan cast stone Once get feed back firsthand experience club management may determine modifica tions plan and/or its organization would beneficial point take new ideas back step man agement process continue through six-phase sequence times necessary succeed utilizing management system de scribed above learning tools devel oped professional leaders As implement plan dealing negotiat OPS Mmxi 30 designed strictly model use incorporates extra long stroke turn large props heavy scale planes five intake ports Gilnisil plating give better breathing higher RPM along longer cylinder life both statically dynamically balanced comes roller bearings both ends steel rod OelIOrto pump carb operates mixture methanol 5% oil proud engine would like learn its qualities Send free engine test January 198 155 gsPjPle Com6d4m /u9c~t4 po Box 26247NEW ORLEANS LA 70186 1-800-535-2568 sand sand get humps bumps Try Easy San4IerTM See Difference Made select wood extremely light sander hold full oheet sand paper Flat sanded accurate sanding surface Large flat surfaces sanding area LO 50 $095 ea get shaky whenDo hate field isnt longto install enoughhinges Try Easy BrakenM See DifferenceTry Easy HingesnM See Difference single slot few drops C/A glue its done No gosling pinning hinge pins worry about Incredibly strong virtually indestructible Extremely easy ts install lard find spring steel fiber washers Braking action remains constant during rapeated useLO 10024 hiioeS $205 00 0 Three sizes 1/8 5/32 316LO 140 141 142 Oorea EAY5RNDER 1U2EASY BRAKE izQ Box 1743 Marcos CA 92069 ing people community what youre seeking sure image re flects same kind professionalism Present positive image out understand hobby view us skepticism lack trust help overcome prejudice sure dress appropriately speak po litely making contacts community Club members acting con tact people should dress properly occasion jacket tie dealing business people politicians casual still neat attire visiting farmers Advise members also polite speak slowly clear can about what club representatives want Despite best efforts reflect posi tive image club hobby youll still probably meet resistance times efforts help locate field experi enced some hard realities prejudice against activity building flying model airplanes know its tough deal have just write off ex periences keep moving club name also projects image very interesting article Jeff Troy AMA assistant director public relations AMA National Newsletter several months ago addressed issue club names images As result made few name changes stationery suit different situations Since name Aerobugs has potentially negative connotation adopted International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 alternative out-of-state letters created special stationery plays down name Levittown muns mizing reference specific geograph ic area clubs history influences its image too whether good bad relations prior site-owners positive might ask write letters introduction recommendation could very helpful might consider using attorney Pennsylvania land use statute granting owners immunity liability allow others use land recrea tional purposes no charge As mentioned earlier obtained information has far-reaching value club future field search efforts through attorney dealt proposed industrial flying site Although site fell through re tained companys lawyer complete re search statute Once club has found new field youll investing good deal effort preparing itand keeping Use same professional approach dealing new landlord neighbors multitude situations will develop Again AMA booklet has much valuable information topic keeping site never said searching new fly ing site isffin youll have some interest ing experiences meet new people learn some new things about life during process satisfactionand results well worth effort Most will have moved ahead towards com mon goal Keep em Flying FF Scale/Warner Continued page 63 Mesa CA 92044 engine $1095 itself $2249 pellets wick gaskets etc Add $2 postage Bad news holding old Jetex engines cant get fuel new fuel will work say old engine final caution have Jetex experience careful drying pellets old pellets hygroscopic soaked up mois ture left around very long would light anything Guys used put cookie sheet oven leave long time low heat Well flash point new ones gas-generating 2000 Fahrenheit would seem make unwise solution Maybe could use oven made cardboard box low-wattage light bulb inside would better out yardjust case did go off Two good nitrate dope sources have come attention quest find some shrinks up like dope should hesitate use word taut ening offends semantic sensibilities Ric Dittman up Washington indicates Randolph clear nitrate user-friendly hes tried Its available Wag-Aero Box 181 1216 N-Road Lyons WI 53148 tel 414 763-9586 quart goes bit over five bucks plus postage based zip code weight Ric used non-t nitrate dope second-place-at-the-Nats T-Crafts silk have sag bag sitting hot sun has since retightened second source dope Im sounding like pusher today suggested Art Watkins Mt View CA Hes using Aero-Dyne Allen Heinrich 3154 Falcon Pomona CA 91767 tel 714 593-5789 goes about $1150 gallon Allen also sells good diesel fuel $11 quart Thanks guys Mini-Electrics beginning boom knew already now probably have box full toy electric motors gears could find have scouting over small batteries run em Tom Schmitt Rockville MD sent along catalog R D Electronics 1202H Pine Island Rd Cape Coral FL 33909 tel 813 772-1441 have Super Sub C 12-volt 2-Ah cells 99 cents 1/n-AA three-packs developing 36-volt 100 mAh $250/stick also have little Kodak disc-camera minimotors carbon brushes 10 $250 rewound end good brushes put toy car motor have very nice cheap miniature power plant Gear 31 71 business R D has minimum order $10 might want send catalog see theres anything else can use Anyone family smelling bad lately might suggest try some Dry Idea antiperspirant Because cap product perfect cowling radial rotary engine thats Maybe could write suggest put Out anti-BO stuff differ ent scales Ernie Wrisley Santee CA sends along cowl idea well endorsement Duro super-glue remover says cheap works well him Thanks Ernie latest rage fillers Actually its around some time lots just havent discovered yet Red Devil DAP just about everyone else have what touted lightweight one-step spackling paste can tell fact plastic rather metal container white smells funny light sands like balsa cleans up water Its great fillets blends sloppy builders like can find hardware paint stores model shops time time Thanks Walt Mooney Paul Mdl rath Paul suggests mixing drop colored ink 156 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 61, 155, 156
IT HAD BEEN ideal RC flying site near-perfect field close members homes situated farmland Levit town Aerobugs club rented almost five years learning field sold developer initial reaction usual panic depression Everyones spirits plunged What long have heard quarters As club president fully shared general discontent also knew dwelling past letting ourselves overwhelmed feelings unprofit able downright dangerous Too clubs go tailspin loss site just prolongs search new club hangs limbo field members drop outand club may dissolve forever important avoid outcome way taking charge situation obvious to several other members trained managers sales-oriented individuals take decisive action set priorities deter goals draw up plan meet objectives Using approach wed achieve objective shortest possi ble time period Clearly primary goal secure flying field would available us continuous basis since although southeastern Pennsylvania location makes sound unlikely members fly year-round first priority deter long could remain cur rent site Next review needs resources knew impera tive line up much help possible act immediately tunate locate new field quickly pre paring could take time practical multistep plan formulated short order action could begin Obviously plan action sound Less two months after initi ating massive clubwide effort flying off new field located beautiful private fann suitable access road Jacksonville NJ site found two executive board members spotted farm approached farmer own er discuss its possible rental flying RC airplanes owner has proven excellent landlord weve happi ly using new site about 30 minutes typical Aerobugs member about nine months now Im writing article other clubs facing similar dilemma may benefit management-oriented plan action experiences case luckor least sem blance thereofwas side outset president large real estate development firm taken over former flying site proved sympathetic needs hobbyists After diplomatically discussed situation him de clared himself willing let us continue use site until construction began biggest advantages being banded together group 125000 ers tremendous pool knowledge thats available draw Professional upon years weve pool furApproach ther equipment mod el designs Now its time 3 utilize finding keep ng anu ing place fly EGil Weiss Keeping Flying Field 58 Model Aviation 1 KNQW WER ALL ANXIOUS 1 FNO NEW FLYINCk F1LD VELLAS BLAT. though corporate lawyers against us stipulated switch over AMA club insurance policy name firm landowner could remain rent-free about year executive board saw stopgap permission double-edged sword membership happily reassuredas course werehuman complacency could enemy couldnt afford let other club members lose sight overriding priority embark largescale search new home convince first actions took send AMA booklet related formation acquiring keeping flying sites Much material proved enor mously helpful during course experience Ideas guidelines sample proposals etc AMA information pool used stages search once wed found new site appreciated several case histories ideas keeping site executive board decided profes sional sales approach basis plan action determined needs much could spend attain annual dues $40 paid 84 members money obviously ma jor problem also reviewed prior field rental mowing/maintenance costs analyzed what other clubs area spending fields objective offer price would both tractive potential site owners afford able club decided upon $2500 per year using grass mowing bargain ing tool grass mowing included wed have good deal extra cost would higher past Agreeing models equipment worth very little place fly members expressed willingness support dues increase necessary cover costs further decided keep search fairly broad pursuing options three dif ferent categories land 1 private farm land potential rental fields 2 public lands 3 industrial sites prem ise might offer permanency long run decided public lands worth pursuing despite inevitable time-lag maneuvering through political channelsa process can take years becoming apparent managing RC club over long term really re quires both short- long-range planning flying fields todays environment personally assumed responsibility exploring possibilities involving public sites began identifing several prospec tive sites local state parks well local school field used interim basis past received per mission use school field needed after years reprieve lost fly ing site expiredanother useful bridgesolution hardly permanent Next began writing letters state local political officials letters de scribed problem what needed followed up phone calls well numerous follow-up letters Follow-up appears key success political arena shows youre determined puts end elected officials apparent hope youll sink back self-satisfied expectation af ter first effort Despite several turndowns did succeed initiating nego tiations two good state park sitesone Pennsylvania other New Jerseyeither could ulti mate best solution quest long-term field Industrial land exists area another potential solution Finding industri al sites might make good flying fields relatively easy hard part finding out contact once have identified point contactwhether plant manager facilities supervisor some other personageyou must pre pared ultimately deal lawyers regard ing liability insurance During course legal negotiations potential industrial site owner un covered very helpful Pennsylvania land use law Although turned up several oth er site possibilities industrial land January 1988 59 7 /1114 II t %\TillS WOL4LL ee cItIA1 PLYING PIULb ITS AWA FM bWN $ OPEN IT Qor VEY1-MINC- WONZS WHO OWNS IT ~cj UI 1 - 1 I 5TILL SAY THERE ER WAY 10 LOOK A NEW FLYIN FIELt have materialized far Never theless bargaining tools can rec ommend negotiating such site-owners can promote community relations can offer pay rental fees company shows interest you can propose cutting grass lieu rent have club member whos familiar area industrial sales ask him liaison commer cial site-owners can find attractive potential fly ing site farmland did youre position test out favorite maxim business associate Money talks everything else walks An RC club can pay farmer rent few acres fly can make growing crops land Usually such transaction also free political legal hassles accompany pursuit public dustrial land other hand rate farms being bought out turned housing developments area least makes farm-based flying site potentially vulnerable short-term acquisition terms yielding quick results search prospective farmland sites very successful Just few days after com mitting ourselves beautiful field now flying turn down second excellent farm site offered realtor/landowner received di rect mail campaign flyer lead third good possibility turned over another club goes saying re quired great deal time coordination work learned make well-thought-out plan mobilize club members implement youre bound get results Within days after general club meeting put plan action leads began come several points biggest problem deciding leads follow up turn downa really positive sort dilemma club members put great deal time ajid effort search project also exciting satisfying work moved closer goal finding perma nent flying site addition ability organize search new site systematic professional way will let us face future loss panicking professional approach achieving re sults involves six clear-cut steps phases outlined discussed detail below club needs new field now will timely information Otherwise might consider reading filing ar ticle case future crisis obtain new field shortest timeframe requires system incorporating basic management principles 1 Determine objective 2 Make plan 3 Organize 4 Implement plan 5 Follow up 6 Modify objective and/or plan required continue through cycle again Combining professional management tools sales strategies effective way expediting search new flying field Sales techniques involve continuously obtaining new leads poten tial sites personal contacts direct mail advertising etc following up consistent timely manner informative booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites published AMA Public Relations Department $5 Academy Model Aeronautics Public Relations Dept 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will also enormously helpful As discuss six steps toward achieving goal keep mind group worst-case' locationjust north Philadelphia PA major metropolitan area situation might easier Also keep mind things never stay same Since lifes changes beyond direct control need stay flexible possible Dont lament past great old field Forge ahead what necessary continue enjoying great hobby/sport Now lets get down business sharp en tools 1 Determining objective club management needs sit down decide what need look De pending size group types aircraft flown amount flying location members geo graphical area decisions must made requirements regard size noise limitations access geography topography etc Always keep mind catch fish must find water live get field must go looking areas exist Start buying maps doing some preliminary scouting countryside Get input other members Most us cover lot ground everyday travels ask people keep eyes open 2 Make plan Now know what need potential locations much can pay develop plan achieve objectives As mentioned earlier some form multi-objective ap proach would advisable case sought government industrial private sites three different geographic areas across river state New Jersey sales standpoint must have irons fire possible Never rely two seemingly good prospectsthey can turn cold overnight Likewise can find new site day see taken away next number reasons hadnt anticipated Never stop looking keep making contacts Keep gathering working leads Set up system making contacts used variety methods direct contact good old-fashioned banging doors di rect mail flyer letter mass-mailed real estate offices target60 Model Aviation AND J4OAJ FRED HERE WILL TELL U HIS FlNDINS ON UIN T4 LOCAL &OLF CWRS AS POSSI5LE FLYIN SITE ed areas extensive letter writing telephoning both initiate follow up prospects also ran some classified ads local newspapers Get message out resource can think dont overlook farmers grange associations farm equipment dealers state park departments local governments places contact make need known Have system ensuring follow-up once leads start coming assigned individual responsibility specific leads people reported follow-up results designated club officers weekly basis Build accountabilityits too human goof off held accountable Plan motivate activate club members Dont assume things will get done push members action necessary Dont discouraged evitable negativesdoors shut face hearing no times over unreturned phone calls Stay momentum en courage positive attitude Think up incen tives resist inertia offered $500 reward anyone providing information leading acquiring new field 3 Organize keystone organizing efforts identify utilize available resources best advantagethe various skills club members can offer services may available Try involve members possible taking skills personal situa tions consideration membership includes professional sales marketing people some flexi bility schedules have initiate contacts follow up major leads Members typing copying machine facilities ideal preparing distrib uting letters mailing materials used some retired members scout out areas obtain names addresses farmers industrial concerns etc should contacted get call member has spied perfect field say just off Route 202 near Dorkville exit send out scout check out scout obtains address considers worth pursuing assign con tact person Again accountability important Have scouts contact people followup people etc report activities week assigned club official ficials should compare reports week stay top things may keep membership informed stick generalities detailed discussions could detrimental earlier stages informa tion gathering Now time nit pick politic cheap 4 Implement plan preparato ry work first three steps behind club ready put plan action Members finding potential sites mak ing contacts following up thorough leave no stone unturned Itnatiol minloturn AIcgott Ad@t1@rn CHAPTER 168 r IntgtnaUonol mlniattag Altcoft Au@datl@n inc Nrtt LR4J bugs decided professional approach would rename themselves International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 remove reference home base Levittown QIub stationary key avoid imposing limits restrictions image community associated members out scouting possible sites have place brochure flyer letter mailboxes receive turn down per son organization friendly ask know another Ihrmer landowner might want additional income group offer ing Again plan balance out dis couragements slammed doors hung-up phones no-response letters positive motivation Keep morale up stay top situa tions 5 Follow-up club has put lot time money effort get ting leads valid tightly worded Wanted Poster such grabs attention names addresses gets read others generally too busy care about model phone numbers airplanes Its easy see reason too Its money thats doContinued pageiSS Ing talking cases way has January 1988 61 GIAPTER 168 EAt6fllOAlOflbI mInI@tgig Rkcofl Au@cletlen , Land Wanted Model Airplane Club Wants Lease possibig purcttase veral acres land suitable fllng site $500 Reward Pinders Fee Bonus owner person providing information leading us suitable field $ 2500 per ijear Rent currentig offering thts amount owner/leaser suitable site IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL GIl215 757-6426 275-3040 Al215 676-2G61 Mark 215g43-6g63 Information Please Read Attached Letter WANNA RACE NAOTWFAT ARAV BEGINNER RACES 0-500 * FORM-i * FAI Instructions 4 Programs Informatioh Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673 -2000 potential future customer weve lost po tential new recruit sport Also dont forget remind customers advantages ing AMA member novice Out question problem dont afraid write address end column cant help can least point right direction An old friend writes Recently received letter several pictures old friend Dave Herbert Dave lives San Juan Capistrano area California avid chopper fixed-wing pilot years Dave some local flying buddies have night-flying including pylon flying fixed-wing RC aircraft Dave now flies Helicopters night aid both standard electrical lighting unique chemical light fixed end main rotor tips According Dave CyA-glues small chemical lights end rotors has never come off dont know safe does create neat nocturnal effect Im leery using ad hesive job reckon method could found would let conscience rest Dave now selling Real Stuff car care product has just recently finished severalstate sales tour during used Kobe gas-powered Hughes 300 help promote products Dave loves Kobe 300 hopes someone will again import line US agreeand ask notified kits become available again Hot tip month Dan Melnik name new column came up great idea recently has passed along publica tion Most pilots will agree cant have too much power engine Con versely worst thing have perky power little power bottom mid-range like rocket booster top end Often exhaust system can problem cure un power Dan has real good results Schluter silencers So have Schluter mufflers super certainiy smooth out engines power However Schluter runs engines glow plug pointed toward nose Helicopterwhile everyone else seems run toward tail means Schluter muffler runs left side machine will work chopper having exhaust right side Dan notes engine Enya 60X features bolt-on front rear crankcase covers merely switched ends making exhaust come out left side Enya seems have fooled because doesnt know CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill$2450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Cl La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 * lndsdes US desay sa UPS cf usdents add 6% sales las difference runs great Schluter ex haust would like run too check engine see can accept same treat ment Thanks Dan keep ideas flowing Coming attractions Ive just finished GMP Stork will reporting next month flies great has best tail response Heli Ive flown Im now busily working Schoonard X-Cell 60 will attempt have report model month after next X Cell 60 beautiful kit cant wait finish See soon Ill get back ol typewriter soon get Loctite off fingers BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Flying Fields/Weiss Continued page 61 potential site-owners Dont undermine efforts following up dont burn leads adequately working professional salespeople lose business lack follow-up Some times individuals hardest get touch turn out easiest sell Ensure contact people sending letters making calls work ing possible leads Sales num bers game keep homework cannot help succeed 6 Modify objective and/or plan may find price right new areas open up new approaches seem desirable Again keep mind everything changes over time plan cast stone Once get feed back firsthand experience club management may determine modifica tions plan and/or its organization would beneficial point take new ideas back step man agement process continue through six-phase sequence times necessary succeed utilizing management system de scribed above learning tools devel oped professional leaders As implement plan dealing negotiat OPS Mmxi 30 designed strictly model use incorporates extra long stroke turn large props heavy scale planes five intake ports Gilnisil plating give better breathing higher RPM along longer cylinder life both statically dynamically balanced comes roller bearings both ends steel rod OelIOrto pump carb operates mixture methanol 5% oil proud engine would like learn its qualities Send free engine test January 198 155 gsPjPle Com6d4m /u9c~t4 po Box 26247NEW ORLEANS LA 70186 1-800-535-2568 sand sand get humps bumps Try Easy San4IerTM See Difference Made select wood extremely light sander hold full oheet sand paper Flat sanded accurate sanding surface Large flat surfaces sanding area LO 50 $095 ea get shaky whenDo hate field isnt longto install enoughhinges Try Easy BrakenM See DifferenceTry Easy HingesnM See Difference single slot few drops C/A glue its done No gosling pinning hinge pins worry about Incredibly strong virtually indestructible Extremely easy ts install lard find spring steel fiber washers Braking action remains constant during rapeated useLO 10024 hiioeS $205 00 0 Three sizes 1/8 5/32 316LO 140 141 142 Oorea EAY5RNDER 1U2EASY BRAKE izQ Box 1743 Marcos CA 92069 ing people community what youre seeking sure image re flects same kind professionalism Present positive image out understand hobby view us skepticism lack trust help overcome prejudice sure dress appropriately speak po litely making contacts community Club members acting con tact people should dress properly occasion jacket tie dealing business people politicians casual still neat attire visiting farmers Advise members also polite speak slowly clear can about what club representatives want Despite best efforts reflect posi tive image club hobby youll still probably meet resistance times efforts help locate field experi enced some hard realities prejudice against activity building flying model airplanes know its tough deal have just write off ex periences keep moving club name also projects image very interesting article Jeff Troy AMA assistant director public relations AMA National Newsletter several months ago addressed issue club names images As result made few name changes stationery suit different situations Since name Aerobugs has potentially negative connotation adopted International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 alternative out-of-state letters created special stationery plays down name Levittown muns mizing reference specific geograph ic area clubs history influences its image too whether good bad relations prior site-owners positive might ask write letters introduction recommendation could very helpful might consider using attorney Pennsylvania land use statute granting owners immunity liability allow others use land recrea tional purposes no charge As mentioned earlier obtained information has far-reaching value club future field search efforts through attorney dealt proposed industrial flying site Although site fell through re tained companys lawyer complete re search statute Once club has found new field youll investing good deal effort preparing itand keeping Use same professional approach dealing new landlord neighbors multitude situations will develop Again AMA booklet has much valuable information topic keeping site never said searching new fly ing site isffin youll have some interest ing experiences meet new people learn some new things about life during process satisfactionand results well worth effort Most will have moved ahead towards com mon goal Keep em Flying FF Scale/Warner Continued page 63 Mesa CA 92044 engine $1095 itself $2249 pellets wick gaskets etc Add $2 postage Bad news holding old Jetex engines cant get fuel new fuel will work say old engine final caution have Jetex experience careful drying pellets old pellets hygroscopic soaked up mois ture left around very long would light anything Guys used put cookie sheet oven leave long time low heat Well flash point new ones gas-generating 2000 Fahrenheit would seem make unwise solution Maybe could use oven made cardboard box low-wattage light bulb inside would better out yardjust case did go off Two good nitrate dope sources have come attention quest find some shrinks up like dope should hesitate use word taut ening offends semantic sensibilities Ric Dittman up Washington indicates Randolph clear nitrate user-friendly hes tried Its available Wag-Aero Box 181 1216 N-Road Lyons WI 53148 tel 414 763-9586 quart goes bit over five bucks plus postage based zip code weight Ric used non-t nitrate dope second-place-at-the-Nats T-Crafts silk have sag bag sitting hot sun has since retightened second source dope Im sounding like pusher today suggested Art Watkins Mt View CA Hes using Aero-Dyne Allen Heinrich 3154 Falcon Pomona CA 91767 tel 714 593-5789 goes about $1150 gallon Allen also sells good diesel fuel $11 quart Thanks guys Mini-Electrics beginning boom knew already now probably have box full toy electric motors gears could find have scouting over small batteries run em Tom Schmitt Rockville MD sent along catalog R D Electronics 1202H Pine Island Rd Cape Coral FL 33909 tel 813 772-1441 have Super Sub C 12-volt 2-Ah cells 99 cents 1/n-AA three-packs developing 36-volt 100 mAh $250/stick also have little Kodak disc-camera minimotors carbon brushes 10 $250 rewound end good brushes put toy car motor have very nice cheap miniature power plant Gear 31 71 business R D has minimum order $10 might want send catalog see theres anything else can use Anyone family smelling bad lately might suggest try some Dry Idea antiperspirant Because cap product perfect cowling radial rotary engine thats Maybe could write suggest put Out anti-BO stuff differ ent scales Ernie Wrisley Santee CA sends along cowl idea well endorsement Duro super-glue remover says cheap works well him Thanks Ernie latest rage fillers Actually its around some time lots just havent discovered yet Red Devil DAP just about everyone else have what touted lightweight one-step spackling paste can tell fact plastic rather metal container white smells funny light sands like balsa cleans up water Its great fillets blends sloppy builders like can find hardware paint stores model shops time time Thanks Walt Mooney Paul Mdl rath Paul suggests mixing drop colored ink 156 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 61, 155, 156
IT HAD BEEN ideal RC flying site near-perfect field close members homes situated farmland Levit town Aerobugs club rented almost five years learning field sold developer initial reaction usual panic depression Everyones spirits plunged What long have heard quarters As club president fully shared general discontent also knew dwelling past letting ourselves overwhelmed feelings unprofit able downright dangerous Too clubs go tailspin loss site just prolongs search new club hangs limbo field members drop outand club may dissolve forever important avoid outcome way taking charge situation obvious to several other members trained managers sales-oriented individuals take decisive action set priorities deter goals draw up plan meet objectives Using approach wed achieve objective shortest possi ble time period Clearly primary goal secure flying field would available us continuous basis since although southeastern Pennsylvania location makes sound unlikely members fly year-round first priority deter long could remain cur rent site Next review needs resources knew impera tive line up much help possible act immediately tunate locate new field quickly pre paring could take time practical multistep plan formulated short order action could begin Obviously plan action sound Less two months after initi ating massive clubwide effort flying off new field located beautiful private fann suitable access road Jacksonville NJ site found two executive board members spotted farm approached farmer own er discuss its possible rental flying RC airplanes owner has proven excellent landlord weve happi ly using new site about 30 minutes typical Aerobugs member about nine months now Im writing article other clubs facing similar dilemma may benefit management-oriented plan action experiences case luckor least sem blance thereofwas side outset president large real estate development firm taken over former flying site proved sympathetic needs hobbyists After diplomatically discussed situation him de clared himself willing let us continue use site until construction began biggest advantages being banded together group 125000 ers tremendous pool knowledge thats available draw Professional upon years weve pool furApproach ther equipment mod el designs Now its time 3 utilize finding keep ng anu ing place fly EGil Weiss Keeping Flying Field 58 Model Aviation 1 KNQW WER ALL ANXIOUS 1 FNO NEW FLYINCk F1LD VELLAS BLAT. though corporate lawyers against us stipulated switch over AMA club insurance policy name firm landowner could remain rent-free about year executive board saw stopgap permission double-edged sword membership happily reassuredas course werehuman complacency could enemy couldnt afford let other club members lose sight overriding priority embark largescale search new home convince first actions took send AMA booklet related formation acquiring keeping flying sites Much material proved enor mously helpful during course experience Ideas guidelines sample proposals etc AMA information pool used stages search once wed found new site appreciated several case histories ideas keeping site executive board decided profes sional sales approach basis plan action determined needs much could spend attain annual dues $40 paid 84 members money obviously ma jor problem also reviewed prior field rental mowing/maintenance costs analyzed what other clubs area spending fields objective offer price would both tractive potential site owners afford able club decided upon $2500 per year using grass mowing bargain ing tool grass mowing included wed have good deal extra cost would higher past Agreeing models equipment worth very little place fly members expressed willingness support dues increase necessary cover costs further decided keep search fairly broad pursuing options three dif ferent categories land 1 private farm land potential rental fields 2 public lands 3 industrial sites prem ise might offer permanency long run decided public lands worth pursuing despite inevitable time-lag maneuvering through political channelsa process can take years becoming apparent managing RC club over long term really re quires both short- long-range planning flying fields todays environment personally assumed responsibility exploring possibilities involving public sites began identifing several prospec tive sites local state parks well local school field used interim basis past received per mission use school field needed after years reprieve lost fly ing site expiredanother useful bridgesolution hardly permanent Next began writing letters state local political officials letters de scribed problem what needed followed up phone calls well numerous follow-up letters Follow-up appears key success political arena shows youre determined puts end elected officials apparent hope youll sink back self-satisfied expectation af ter first effort Despite several turndowns did succeed initiating nego tiations two good state park sitesone Pennsylvania other New Jerseyeither could ulti mate best solution quest long-term field Industrial land exists area another potential solution Finding industri al sites might make good flying fields relatively easy hard part finding out contact once have identified point contactwhether plant manager facilities supervisor some other personageyou must pre pared ultimately deal lawyers regard ing liability insurance During course legal negotiations potential industrial site owner un covered very helpful Pennsylvania land use law Although turned up several oth er site possibilities industrial land January 1988 59 7 /1114 II t %\TillS WOL4LL ee cItIA1 PLYING PIULb ITS AWA FM bWN $ OPEN IT Qor VEY1-MINC- WONZS WHO OWNS IT ~cj UI 1 - 1 I 5TILL SAY THERE ER WAY 10 LOOK A NEW FLYIN FIELt have materialized far Never theless bargaining tools can rec ommend negotiating such site-owners can promote community relations can offer pay rental fees company shows interest you can propose cutting grass lieu rent have club member whos familiar area industrial sales ask him liaison commer cial site-owners can find attractive potential fly ing site farmland did youre position test out favorite maxim business associate Money talks everything else walks An RC club can pay farmer rent few acres fly can make growing crops land Usually such transaction also free political legal hassles accompany pursuit public dustrial land other hand rate farms being bought out turned housing developments area least makes farm-based flying site potentially vulnerable short-term acquisition terms yielding quick results search prospective farmland sites very successful Just few days after com mitting ourselves beautiful field now flying turn down second excellent farm site offered realtor/landowner received di rect mail campaign flyer lead third good possibility turned over another club goes saying re quired great deal time coordination work learned make well-thought-out plan mobilize club members implement youre bound get results Within days after general club meeting put plan action leads began come several points biggest problem deciding leads follow up turn downa really positive sort dilemma club members put great deal time ajid effort search project also exciting satisfying work moved closer goal finding perma nent flying site addition ability organize search new site systematic professional way will let us face future loss panicking professional approach achieving re sults involves six clear-cut steps phases outlined discussed detail below club needs new field now will timely information Otherwise might consider reading filing ar ticle case future crisis obtain new field shortest timeframe requires system incorporating basic management principles 1 Determine objective 2 Make plan 3 Organize 4 Implement plan 5 Follow up 6 Modify objective and/or plan required continue through cycle again Combining professional management tools sales strategies effective way expediting search new flying field Sales techniques involve continuously obtaining new leads poten tial sites personal contacts direct mail advertising etc following up consistent timely manner informative booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites published AMA Public Relations Department $5 Academy Model Aeronautics Public Relations Dept 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will also enormously helpful As discuss six steps toward achieving goal keep mind group worst-case' locationjust north Philadelphia PA major metropolitan area situation might easier Also keep mind things never stay same Since lifes changes beyond direct control need stay flexible possible Dont lament past great old field Forge ahead what necessary continue enjoying great hobby/sport Now lets get down business sharp en tools 1 Determining objective club management needs sit down decide what need look De pending size group types aircraft flown amount flying location members geo graphical area decisions must made requirements regard size noise limitations access geography topography etc Always keep mind catch fish must find water live get field must go looking areas exist Start buying maps doing some preliminary scouting countryside Get input other members Most us cover lot ground everyday travels ask people keep eyes open 2 Make plan Now know what need potential locations much can pay develop plan achieve objectives As mentioned earlier some form multi-objective ap proach would advisable case sought government industrial private sites three different geographic areas across river state New Jersey sales standpoint must have irons fire possible Never rely two seemingly good prospectsthey can turn cold overnight Likewise can find new site day see taken away next number reasons hadnt anticipated Never stop looking keep making contacts Keep gathering working leads Set up system making contacts used variety methods direct contact good old-fashioned banging doors di rect mail flyer letter mass-mailed real estate offices target60 Model Aviation AND J4OAJ FRED HERE WILL TELL U HIS FlNDINS ON UIN T4 LOCAL &OLF CWRS AS POSSI5LE FLYIN SITE ed areas extensive letter writing telephoning both initiate follow up prospects also ran some classified ads local newspapers Get message out resource can think dont overlook farmers grange associations farm equipment dealers state park departments local governments places contact make need known Have system ensuring follow-up once leads start coming assigned individual responsibility specific leads people reported follow-up results designated club officers weekly basis Build accountabilityits too human goof off held accountable Plan motivate activate club members Dont assume things will get done push members action necessary Dont discouraged evitable negativesdoors shut face hearing no times over unreturned phone calls Stay momentum en courage positive attitude Think up incen tives resist inertia offered $500 reward anyone providing information leading acquiring new field 3 Organize keystone organizing efforts identify utilize available resources best advantagethe various skills club members can offer services may available Try involve members possible taking skills personal situa tions consideration membership includes professional sales marketing people some flexi bility schedules have initiate contacts follow up major leads Members typing copying machine facilities ideal preparing distrib uting letters mailing materials used some retired members scout out areas obtain names addresses farmers industrial concerns etc should contacted get call member has spied perfect field say just off Route 202 near Dorkville exit send out scout check out scout obtains address considers worth pursuing assign con tact person Again accountability important Have scouts contact people followup people etc report activities week assigned club official ficials should compare reports week stay top things may keep membership informed stick generalities detailed discussions could detrimental earlier stages informa tion gathering Now time nit pick politic cheap 4 Implement plan preparato ry work first three steps behind club ready put plan action Members finding potential sites mak ing contacts following up thorough leave no stone unturned Itnatiol minloturn AIcgott Ad@t1@rn CHAPTER 168 r IntgtnaUonol mlniattag Altcoft Au@datl@n inc Nrtt LR4J bugs decided professional approach would rename themselves International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 remove reference home base Levittown QIub stationary key avoid imposing limits restrictions image community associated members out scouting possible sites have place brochure flyer letter mailboxes receive turn down per son organization friendly ask know another Ihrmer landowner might want additional income group offer ing Again plan balance out dis couragements slammed doors hung-up phones no-response letters positive motivation Keep morale up stay top situa tions 5 Follow-up club has put lot time money effort get ting leads valid tightly worded Wanted Poster such grabs attention names addresses gets read others generally too busy care about model phone numbers airplanes Its easy see reason too Its money thats doContinued pageiSS Ing talking cases way has January 1988 61 GIAPTER 168 EAt6fllOAlOflbI mInI@tgig Rkcofl Au@cletlen , Land Wanted Model Airplane Club Wants Lease possibig purcttase veral acres land suitable fllng site $500 Reward Pinders Fee Bonus owner person providing information leading us suitable field $ 2500 per ijear Rent currentig offering thts amount owner/leaser suitable site IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL GIl215 757-6426 275-3040 Al215 676-2G61 Mark 215g43-6g63 Information Please Read Attached Letter WANNA RACE NAOTWFAT ARAV BEGINNER RACES 0-500 * FORM-i * FAI Instructions 4 Programs Informatioh Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673 -2000 potential future customer weve lost po tential new recruit sport Also dont forget remind customers advantages ing AMA member novice Out question problem dont afraid write address end column cant help can least point right direction An old friend writes Recently received letter several pictures old friend Dave Herbert Dave lives San Juan Capistrano area California avid chopper fixed-wing pilot years Dave some local flying buddies have night-flying including pylon flying fixed-wing RC aircraft Dave now flies Helicopters night aid both standard electrical lighting unique chemical light fixed end main rotor tips According Dave CyA-glues small chemical lights end rotors has never come off dont know safe does create neat nocturnal effect Im leery using ad hesive job reckon method could found would let conscience rest Dave now selling Real Stuff car care product has just recently finished severalstate sales tour during used Kobe gas-powered Hughes 300 help promote products Dave loves Kobe 300 hopes someone will again import line US agreeand ask notified kits become available again Hot tip month Dan Melnik name new column came up great idea recently has passed along publica tion Most pilots will agree cant have too much power engine Con versely worst thing have perky power little power bottom mid-range like rocket booster top end Often exhaust system can problem cure un power Dan has real good results Schluter silencers So have Schluter mufflers super certainiy smooth out engines power However Schluter runs engines glow plug pointed toward nose Helicopterwhile everyone else seems run toward tail means Schluter muffler runs left side machine will work chopper having exhaust right side Dan notes engine Enya 60X features bolt-on front rear crankcase covers merely switched ends making exhaust come out left side Enya seems have fooled because doesnt know CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill$2450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Cl La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 * lndsdes US desay sa UPS cf usdents add 6% sales las difference runs great Schluter ex haust would like run too check engine see can accept same treat ment Thanks Dan keep ideas flowing Coming attractions Ive just finished GMP Stork will reporting next month flies great has best tail response Heli Ive flown Im now busily working Schoonard X-Cell 60 will attempt have report model month after next X Cell 60 beautiful kit cant wait finish See soon Ill get back ol typewriter soon get Loctite off fingers BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Flying Fields/Weiss Continued page 61 potential site-owners Dont undermine efforts following up dont burn leads adequately working professional salespeople lose business lack follow-up Some times individuals hardest get touch turn out easiest sell Ensure contact people sending letters making calls work ing possible leads Sales num bers game keep homework cannot help succeed 6 Modify objective and/or plan may find price right new areas open up new approaches seem desirable Again keep mind everything changes over time plan cast stone Once get feed back firsthand experience club management may determine modifica tions plan and/or its organization would beneficial point take new ideas back step man agement process continue through six-phase sequence times necessary succeed utilizing management system de scribed above learning tools devel oped professional leaders As implement plan dealing negotiat OPS Mmxi 30 designed strictly model use incorporates extra long stroke turn large props heavy scale planes five intake ports Gilnisil plating give better breathing higher RPM along longer cylinder life both statically dynamically balanced comes roller bearings both ends steel rod OelIOrto pump carb operates mixture methanol 5% oil proud engine would like learn its qualities Send free engine test January 198 155 gsPjPle Com6d4m /u9c~t4 po Box 26247NEW ORLEANS LA 70186 1-800-535-2568 sand sand get humps bumps Try Easy San4IerTM See Difference Made select wood extremely light sander hold full oheet sand paper Flat sanded accurate sanding surface Large flat surfaces sanding area LO 50 $095 ea get shaky whenDo hate field isnt longto install enoughhinges Try Easy BrakenM See DifferenceTry Easy HingesnM See Difference single slot few drops C/A glue its done No gosling pinning hinge pins worry about Incredibly strong virtually indestructible Extremely easy ts install lard find spring steel fiber washers Braking action remains constant during rapeated useLO 10024 hiioeS $205 00 0 Three sizes 1/8 5/32 316LO 140 141 142 Oorea EAY5RNDER 1U2EASY BRAKE izQ Box 1743 Marcos CA 92069 ing people community what youre seeking sure image re flects same kind professionalism Present positive image out understand hobby view us skepticism lack trust help overcome prejudice sure dress appropriately speak po litely making contacts community Club members acting con tact people should dress properly occasion jacket tie dealing business people politicians casual still neat attire visiting farmers Advise members also polite speak slowly clear can about what club representatives want Despite best efforts reflect posi tive image club hobby youll still probably meet resistance times efforts help locate field experi enced some hard realities prejudice against activity building flying model airplanes know its tough deal have just write off ex periences keep moving club name also projects image very interesting article Jeff Troy AMA assistant director public relations AMA National Newsletter several months ago addressed issue club names images As result made few name changes stationery suit different situations Since name Aerobugs has potentially negative connotation adopted International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 alternative out-of-state letters created special stationery plays down name Levittown muns mizing reference specific geograph ic area clubs history influences its image too whether good bad relations prior site-owners positive might ask write letters introduction recommendation could very helpful might consider using attorney Pennsylvania land use statute granting owners immunity liability allow others use land recrea tional purposes no charge As mentioned earlier obtained information has far-reaching value club future field search efforts through attorney dealt proposed industrial flying site Although site fell through re tained companys lawyer complete re search statute Once club has found new field youll investing good deal effort preparing itand keeping Use same professional approach dealing new landlord neighbors multitude situations will develop Again AMA booklet has much valuable information topic keeping site never said searching new fly ing site isffin youll have some interest ing experiences meet new people learn some new things about life during process satisfactionand results well worth effort Most will have moved ahead towards com mon goal Keep em Flying FF Scale/Warner Continued page 63 Mesa CA 92044 engine $1095 itself $2249 pellets wick gaskets etc Add $2 postage Bad news holding old Jetex engines cant get fuel new fuel will work say old engine final caution have Jetex experience careful drying pellets old pellets hygroscopic soaked up mois ture left around very long would light anything Guys used put cookie sheet oven leave long time low heat Well flash point new ones gas-generating 2000 Fahrenheit would seem make unwise solution Maybe could use oven made cardboard box low-wattage light bulb inside would better out yardjust case did go off Two good nitrate dope sources have come attention quest find some shrinks up like dope should hesitate use word taut ening offends semantic sensibilities Ric Dittman up Washington indicates Randolph clear nitrate user-friendly hes tried Its available Wag-Aero Box 181 1216 N-Road Lyons WI 53148 tel 414 763-9586 quart goes bit over five bucks plus postage based zip code weight Ric used non-t nitrate dope second-place-at-the-Nats T-Crafts silk have sag bag sitting hot sun has since retightened second source dope Im sounding like pusher today suggested Art Watkins Mt View CA Hes using Aero-Dyne Allen Heinrich 3154 Falcon Pomona CA 91767 tel 714 593-5789 goes about $1150 gallon Allen also sells good diesel fuel $11 quart Thanks guys Mini-Electrics beginning boom knew already now probably have box full toy electric motors gears could find have scouting over small batteries run em Tom Schmitt Rockville MD sent along catalog R D Electronics 1202H Pine Island Rd Cape Coral FL 33909 tel 813 772-1441 have Super Sub C 12-volt 2-Ah cells 99 cents 1/n-AA three-packs developing 36-volt 100 mAh $250/stick also have little Kodak disc-camera minimotors carbon brushes 10 $250 rewound end good brushes put toy car motor have very nice cheap miniature power plant Gear 31 71 business R D has minimum order $10 might want send catalog see theres anything else can use Anyone family smelling bad lately might suggest try some Dry Idea antiperspirant Because cap product perfect cowling radial rotary engine thats Maybe could write suggest put Out anti-BO stuff differ ent scales Ernie Wrisley Santee CA sends along cowl idea well endorsement Duro super-glue remover says cheap works well him Thanks Ernie latest rage fillers Actually its around some time lots just havent discovered yet Red Devil DAP just about everyone else have what touted lightweight one-step spackling paste can tell fact plastic rather metal container white smells funny light sands like balsa cleans up water Its great fillets blends sloppy builders like can find hardware paint stores model shops time time Thanks Walt Mooney Paul Mdl rath Paul suggests mixing drop colored ink 156 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 61, 155, 156
IT HAD BEEN ideal RC flying site near-perfect field close members homes situated farmland Levit town Aerobugs club rented almost five years learning field sold developer initial reaction usual panic depression Everyones spirits plunged What long have heard quarters As club president fully shared general discontent also knew dwelling past letting ourselves overwhelmed feelings unprofit able downright dangerous Too clubs go tailspin loss site just prolongs search new club hangs limbo field members drop outand club may dissolve forever important avoid outcome way taking charge situation obvious to several other members trained managers sales-oriented individuals take decisive action set priorities deter goals draw up plan meet objectives Using approach wed achieve objective shortest possi ble time period Clearly primary goal secure flying field would available us continuous basis since although southeastern Pennsylvania location makes sound unlikely members fly year-round first priority deter long could remain cur rent site Next review needs resources knew impera tive line up much help possible act immediately tunate locate new field quickly pre paring could take time practical multistep plan formulated short order action could begin Obviously plan action sound Less two months after initi ating massive clubwide effort flying off new field located beautiful private fann suitable access road Jacksonville NJ site found two executive board members spotted farm approached farmer own er discuss its possible rental flying RC airplanes owner has proven excellent landlord weve happi ly using new site about 30 minutes typical Aerobugs member about nine months now Im writing article other clubs facing similar dilemma may benefit management-oriented plan action experiences case luckor least sem blance thereofwas side outset president large real estate development firm taken over former flying site proved sympathetic needs hobbyists After diplomatically discussed situation him de clared himself willing let us continue use site until construction began biggest advantages being banded together group 125000 ers tremendous pool knowledge thats available draw Professional upon years weve pool furApproach ther equipment mod el designs Now its time 3 utilize finding keep ng anu ing place fly EGil Weiss Keeping Flying Field 58 Model Aviation 1 KNQW WER ALL ANXIOUS 1 FNO NEW FLYINCk F1LD VELLAS BLAT. though corporate lawyers against us stipulated switch over AMA club insurance policy name firm landowner could remain rent-free about year executive board saw stopgap permission double-edged sword membership happily reassuredas course werehuman complacency could enemy couldnt afford let other club members lose sight overriding priority embark largescale search new home convince first actions took send AMA booklet related formation acquiring keeping flying sites Much material proved enor mously helpful during course experience Ideas guidelines sample proposals etc AMA information pool used stages search once wed found new site appreciated several case histories ideas keeping site executive board decided profes sional sales approach basis plan action determined needs much could spend attain annual dues $40 paid 84 members money obviously ma jor problem also reviewed prior field rental mowing/maintenance costs analyzed what other clubs area spending fields objective offer price would both tractive potential site owners afford able club decided upon $2500 per year using grass mowing bargain ing tool grass mowing included wed have good deal extra cost would higher past Agreeing models equipment worth very little place fly members expressed willingness support dues increase necessary cover costs further decided keep search fairly broad pursuing options three dif ferent categories land 1 private farm land potential rental fields 2 public lands 3 industrial sites prem ise might offer permanency long run decided public lands worth pursuing despite inevitable time-lag maneuvering through political channelsa process can take years becoming apparent managing RC club over long term really re quires both short- long-range planning flying fields todays environment personally assumed responsibility exploring possibilities involving public sites began identifing several prospec tive sites local state parks well local school field used interim basis past received per mission use school field needed after years reprieve lost fly ing site expiredanother useful bridgesolution hardly permanent Next began writing letters state local political officials letters de scribed problem what needed followed up phone calls well numerous follow-up letters Follow-up appears key success political arena shows youre determined puts end elected officials apparent hope youll sink back self-satisfied expectation af ter first effort Despite several turndowns did succeed initiating nego tiations two good state park sitesone Pennsylvania other New Jerseyeither could ulti mate best solution quest long-term field Industrial land exists area another potential solution Finding industri al sites might make good flying fields relatively easy hard part finding out contact once have identified point contactwhether plant manager facilities supervisor some other personageyou must pre pared ultimately deal lawyers regard ing liability insurance During course legal negotiations potential industrial site owner un covered very helpful Pennsylvania land use law Although turned up several oth er site possibilities industrial land January 1988 59 7 /1114 II t %\TillS WOL4LL ee cItIA1 PLYING PIULb ITS AWA FM bWN $ OPEN IT Qor VEY1-MINC- WONZS WHO OWNS IT ~cj UI 1 - 1 I 5TILL SAY THERE ER WAY 10 LOOK A NEW FLYIN FIELt have materialized far Never theless bargaining tools can rec ommend negotiating such site-owners can promote community relations can offer pay rental fees company shows interest you can propose cutting grass lieu rent have club member whos familiar area industrial sales ask him liaison commer cial site-owners can find attractive potential fly ing site farmland did youre position test out favorite maxim business associate Money talks everything else walks An RC club can pay farmer rent few acres fly can make growing crops land Usually such transaction also free political legal hassles accompany pursuit public dustrial land other hand rate farms being bought out turned housing developments area least makes farm-based flying site potentially vulnerable short-term acquisition terms yielding quick results search prospective farmland sites very successful Just few days after com mitting ourselves beautiful field now flying turn down second excellent farm site offered realtor/landowner received di rect mail campaign flyer lead third good possibility turned over another club goes saying re quired great deal time coordination work learned make well-thought-out plan mobilize club members implement youre bound get results Within days after general club meeting put plan action leads began come several points biggest problem deciding leads follow up turn downa really positive sort dilemma club members put great deal time ajid effort search project also exciting satisfying work moved closer goal finding perma nent flying site addition ability organize search new site systematic professional way will let us face future loss panicking professional approach achieving re sults involves six clear-cut steps phases outlined discussed detail below club needs new field now will timely information Otherwise might consider reading filing ar ticle case future crisis obtain new field shortest timeframe requires system incorporating basic management principles 1 Determine objective 2 Make plan 3 Organize 4 Implement plan 5 Follow up 6 Modify objective and/or plan required continue through cycle again Combining professional management tools sales strategies effective way expediting search new flying field Sales techniques involve continuously obtaining new leads poten tial sites personal contacts direct mail advertising etc following up consistent timely manner informative booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites published AMA Public Relations Department $5 Academy Model Aeronautics Public Relations Dept 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will also enormously helpful As discuss six steps toward achieving goal keep mind group worst-case' locationjust north Philadelphia PA major metropolitan area situation might easier Also keep mind things never stay same Since lifes changes beyond direct control need stay flexible possible Dont lament past great old field Forge ahead what necessary continue enjoying great hobby/sport Now lets get down business sharp en tools 1 Determining objective club management needs sit down decide what need look De pending size group types aircraft flown amount flying location members geo graphical area decisions must made requirements regard size noise limitations access geography topography etc Always keep mind catch fish must find water live get field must go looking areas exist Start buying maps doing some preliminary scouting countryside Get input other members Most us cover lot ground everyday travels ask people keep eyes open 2 Make plan Now know what need potential locations much can pay develop plan achieve objectives As mentioned earlier some form multi-objective ap proach would advisable case sought government industrial private sites three different geographic areas across river state New Jersey sales standpoint must have irons fire possible Never rely two seemingly good prospectsthey can turn cold overnight Likewise can find new site day see taken away next number reasons hadnt anticipated Never stop looking keep making contacts Keep gathering working leads Set up system making contacts used variety methods direct contact good old-fashioned banging doors di rect mail flyer letter mass-mailed real estate offices target60 Model Aviation AND J4OAJ FRED HERE WILL TELL U HIS FlNDINS ON UIN T4 LOCAL &OLF CWRS AS POSSI5LE FLYIN SITE ed areas extensive letter writing telephoning both initiate follow up prospects also ran some classified ads local newspapers Get message out resource can think dont overlook farmers grange associations farm equipment dealers state park departments local governments places contact make need known Have system ensuring follow-up once leads start coming assigned individual responsibility specific leads people reported follow-up results designated club officers weekly basis Build accountabilityits too human goof off held accountable Plan motivate activate club members Dont assume things will get done push members action necessary Dont discouraged evitable negativesdoors shut face hearing no times over unreturned phone calls Stay momentum en courage positive attitude Think up incen tives resist inertia offered $500 reward anyone providing information leading acquiring new field 3 Organize keystone organizing efforts identify utilize available resources best advantagethe various skills club members can offer services may available Try involve members possible taking skills personal situa tions consideration membership includes professional sales marketing people some flexi bility schedules have initiate contacts follow up major leads Members typing copying machine facilities ideal preparing distrib uting letters mailing materials used some retired members scout out areas obtain names addresses farmers industrial concerns etc should contacted get call member has spied perfect field say just off Route 202 near Dorkville exit send out scout check out scout obtains address considers worth pursuing assign con tact person Again accountability important Have scouts contact people followup people etc report activities week assigned club official ficials should compare reports week stay top things may keep membership informed stick generalities detailed discussions could detrimental earlier stages informa tion gathering Now time nit pick politic cheap 4 Implement plan preparato ry work first three steps behind club ready put plan action Members finding potential sites mak ing contacts following up thorough leave no stone unturned Itnatiol minloturn AIcgott Ad@t1@rn CHAPTER 168 r IntgtnaUonol mlniattag Altcoft Au@datl@n inc Nrtt LR4J bugs decided professional approach would rename themselves International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 remove reference home base Levittown QIub stationary key avoid imposing limits restrictions image community associated members out scouting possible sites have place brochure flyer letter mailboxes receive turn down per son organization friendly ask know another Ihrmer landowner might want additional income group offer ing Again plan balance out dis couragements slammed doors hung-up phones no-response letters positive motivation Keep morale up stay top situa tions 5 Follow-up club has put lot time money effort get ting leads valid tightly worded Wanted Poster such grabs attention names addresses gets read others generally too busy care about model phone numbers airplanes Its easy see reason too Its money thats doContinued pageiSS Ing talking cases way has January 1988 61 GIAPTER 168 EAt6fllOAlOflbI mInI@tgig Rkcofl Au@cletlen , Land Wanted Model Airplane Club Wants Lease possibig purcttase veral acres land suitable fllng site $500 Reward Pinders Fee Bonus owner person providing information leading us suitable field $ 2500 per ijear Rent currentig offering thts amount owner/leaser suitable site IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL GIl215 757-6426 275-3040 Al215 676-2G61 Mark 215g43-6g63 Information Please Read Attached Letter WANNA RACE NAOTWFAT ARAV BEGINNER RACES 0-500 * FORM-i * FAI Instructions 4 Programs Informatioh Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673 -2000 potential future customer weve lost po tential new recruit sport Also dont forget remind customers advantages ing AMA member novice Out question problem dont afraid write address end column cant help can least point right direction An old friend writes Recently received letter several pictures old friend Dave Herbert Dave lives San Juan Capistrano area California avid chopper fixed-wing pilot years Dave some local flying buddies have night-flying including pylon flying fixed-wing RC aircraft Dave now flies Helicopters night aid both standard electrical lighting unique chemical light fixed end main rotor tips According Dave CyA-glues small chemical lights end rotors has never come off dont know safe does create neat nocturnal effect Im leery using ad hesive job reckon method could found would let conscience rest Dave now selling Real Stuff car care product has just recently finished severalstate sales tour during used Kobe gas-powered Hughes 300 help promote products Dave loves Kobe 300 hopes someone will again import line US agreeand ask notified kits become available again Hot tip month Dan Melnik name new column came up great idea recently has passed along publica tion Most pilots will agree cant have too much power engine Con versely worst thing have perky power little power bottom mid-range like rocket booster top end Often exhaust system can problem cure un power Dan has real good results Schluter silencers So have Schluter mufflers super certainiy smooth out engines power However Schluter runs engines glow plug pointed toward nose Helicopterwhile everyone else seems run toward tail means Schluter muffler runs left side machine will work chopper having exhaust right side Dan notes engine Enya 60X features bolt-on front rear crankcase covers merely switched ends making exhaust come out left side Enya seems have fooled because doesnt know CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill$2450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Cl La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 * lndsdes US desay sa UPS cf usdents add 6% sales las difference runs great Schluter ex haust would like run too check engine see can accept same treat ment Thanks Dan keep ideas flowing Coming attractions Ive just finished GMP Stork will reporting next month flies great has best tail response Heli Ive flown Im now busily working Schoonard X-Cell 60 will attempt have report model month after next X Cell 60 beautiful kit cant wait finish See soon Ill get back ol typewriter soon get Loctite off fingers BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Flying Fields/Weiss Continued page 61 potential site-owners Dont undermine efforts following up dont burn leads adequately working professional salespeople lose business lack follow-up Some times individuals hardest get touch turn out easiest sell Ensure contact people sending letters making calls work ing possible leads Sales num bers game keep homework cannot help succeed 6 Modify objective and/or plan may find price right new areas open up new approaches seem desirable Again keep mind everything changes over time plan cast stone Once get feed back firsthand experience club management may determine modifica tions plan and/or its organization would beneficial point take new ideas back step man agement process continue through six-phase sequence times necessary succeed utilizing management system de scribed above learning tools devel oped professional leaders As implement plan dealing negotiat OPS Mmxi 30 designed strictly model use incorporates extra long stroke turn large props heavy scale planes five intake ports Gilnisil plating give better breathing higher RPM along longer cylinder life both statically dynamically balanced comes roller bearings both ends steel rod OelIOrto pump carb operates mixture methanol 5% oil proud engine would like learn its qualities Send free engine test January 198 155 gsPjPle Com6d4m /u9c~t4 po Box 26247NEW ORLEANS LA 70186 1-800-535-2568 sand sand get humps bumps Try Easy San4IerTM See Difference Made select wood extremely light sander hold full oheet sand paper Flat sanded accurate sanding surface Large flat surfaces sanding area LO 50 $095 ea get shaky whenDo hate field isnt longto install enoughhinges Try Easy BrakenM See DifferenceTry Easy HingesnM See Difference single slot few drops C/A glue its done No gosling pinning hinge pins worry about Incredibly strong virtually indestructible Extremely easy ts install lard find spring steel fiber washers Braking action remains constant during rapeated useLO 10024 hiioeS $205 00 0 Three sizes 1/8 5/32 316LO 140 141 142 Oorea EAY5RNDER 1U2EASY BRAKE izQ Box 1743 Marcos CA 92069 ing people community what youre seeking sure image re flects same kind professionalism Present positive image out understand hobby view us skepticism lack trust help overcome prejudice sure dress appropriately speak po litely making contacts community Club members acting con tact people should dress properly occasion jacket tie dealing business people politicians casual still neat attire visiting farmers Advise members also polite speak slowly clear can about what club representatives want Despite best efforts reflect posi tive image club hobby youll still probably meet resistance times efforts help locate field experi enced some hard realities prejudice against activity building flying model airplanes know its tough deal have just write off ex periences keep moving club name also projects image very interesting article Jeff Troy AMA assistant director public relations AMA National Newsletter several months ago addressed issue club names images As result made few name changes stationery suit different situations Since name Aerobugs has potentially negative connotation adopted International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 alternative out-of-state letters created special stationery plays down name Levittown muns mizing reference specific geograph ic area clubs history influences its image too whether good bad relations prior site-owners positive might ask write letters introduction recommendation could very helpful might consider using attorney Pennsylvania land use statute granting owners immunity liability allow others use land recrea tional purposes no charge As mentioned earlier obtained information has far-reaching value club future field search efforts through attorney dealt proposed industrial flying site Although site fell through re tained companys lawyer complete re search statute Once club has found new field youll investing good deal effort preparing itand keeping Use same professional approach dealing new landlord neighbors multitude situations will develop Again AMA booklet has much valuable information topic keeping site never said searching new fly ing site isffin youll have some interest ing experiences meet new people learn some new things about life during process satisfactionand results well worth effort Most will have moved ahead towards com mon goal Keep em Flying FF Scale/Warner Continued page 63 Mesa CA 92044 engine $1095 itself $2249 pellets wick gaskets etc Add $2 postage Bad news holding old Jetex engines cant get fuel new fuel will work say old engine final caution have Jetex experience careful drying pellets old pellets hygroscopic soaked up mois ture left around very long would light anything Guys used put cookie sheet oven leave long time low heat Well flash point new ones gas-generating 2000 Fahrenheit would seem make unwise solution Maybe could use oven made cardboard box low-wattage light bulb inside would better out yardjust case did go off Two good nitrate dope sources have come attention quest find some shrinks up like dope should hesitate use word taut ening offends semantic sensibilities Ric Dittman up Washington indicates Randolph clear nitrate user-friendly hes tried Its available Wag-Aero Box 181 1216 N-Road Lyons WI 53148 tel 414 763-9586 quart goes bit over five bucks plus postage based zip code weight Ric used non-t nitrate dope second-place-at-the-Nats T-Crafts silk have sag bag sitting hot sun has since retightened second source dope Im sounding like pusher today suggested Art Watkins Mt View CA Hes using Aero-Dyne Allen Heinrich 3154 Falcon Pomona CA 91767 tel 714 593-5789 goes about $1150 gallon Allen also sells good diesel fuel $11 quart Thanks guys Mini-Electrics beginning boom knew already now probably have box full toy electric motors gears could find have scouting over small batteries run em Tom Schmitt Rockville MD sent along catalog R D Electronics 1202H Pine Island Rd Cape Coral FL 33909 tel 813 772-1441 have Super Sub C 12-volt 2-Ah cells 99 cents 1/n-AA three-packs developing 36-volt 100 mAh $250/stick also have little Kodak disc-camera minimotors carbon brushes 10 $250 rewound end good brushes put toy car motor have very nice cheap miniature power plant Gear 31 71 business R D has minimum order $10 might want send catalog see theres anything else can use Anyone family smelling bad lately might suggest try some Dry Idea antiperspirant Because cap product perfect cowling radial rotary engine thats Maybe could write suggest put Out anti-BO stuff differ ent scales Ernie Wrisley Santee CA sends along cowl idea well endorsement Duro super-glue remover says cheap works well him Thanks Ernie latest rage fillers Actually its around some time lots just havent discovered yet Red Devil DAP just about everyone else have what touted lightweight one-step spackling paste can tell fact plastic rather metal container white smells funny light sands like balsa cleans up water Its great fillets blends sloppy builders like can find hardware paint stores model shops time time Thanks Walt Mooney Paul Mdl rath Paul suggests mixing drop colored ink 156 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 61, 155, 156
IT HAD BEEN ideal RC flying site near-perfect field close members homes situated farmland Levit town Aerobugs club rented almost five years learning field sold developer initial reaction usual panic depression Everyones spirits plunged What long have heard quarters As club president fully shared general discontent also knew dwelling past letting ourselves overwhelmed feelings unprofit able downright dangerous Too clubs go tailspin loss site just prolongs search new club hangs limbo field members drop outand club may dissolve forever important avoid outcome way taking charge situation obvious to several other members trained managers sales-oriented individuals take decisive action set priorities deter goals draw up plan meet objectives Using approach wed achieve objective shortest possi ble time period Clearly primary goal secure flying field would available us continuous basis since although southeastern Pennsylvania location makes sound unlikely members fly year-round first priority deter long could remain cur rent site Next review needs resources knew impera tive line up much help possible act immediately tunate locate new field quickly pre paring could take time practical multistep plan formulated short order action could begin Obviously plan action sound Less two months after initi ating massive clubwide effort flying off new field located beautiful private fann suitable access road Jacksonville NJ site found two executive board members spotted farm approached farmer own er discuss its possible rental flying RC airplanes owner has proven excellent landlord weve happi ly using new site about 30 minutes typical Aerobugs member about nine months now Im writing article other clubs facing similar dilemma may benefit management-oriented plan action experiences case luckor least sem blance thereofwas side outset president large real estate development firm taken over former flying site proved sympathetic needs hobbyists After diplomatically discussed situation him de clared himself willing let us continue use site until construction began biggest advantages being banded together group 125000 ers tremendous pool knowledge thats available draw Professional upon years weve pool furApproach ther equipment mod el designs Now its time 3 utilize finding keep ng anu ing place fly EGil Weiss Keeping Flying Field 58 Model Aviation 1 KNQW WER ALL ANXIOUS 1 FNO NEW FLYINCk F1LD VELLAS BLAT. though corporate lawyers against us stipulated switch over AMA club insurance policy name firm landowner could remain rent-free about year executive board saw stopgap permission double-edged sword membership happily reassuredas course werehuman complacency could enemy couldnt afford let other club members lose sight overriding priority embark largescale search new home convince first actions took send AMA booklet related formation acquiring keeping flying sites Much material proved enor mously helpful during course experience Ideas guidelines sample proposals etc AMA information pool used stages search once wed found new site appreciated several case histories ideas keeping site executive board decided profes sional sales approach basis plan action determined needs much could spend attain annual dues $40 paid 84 members money obviously ma jor problem also reviewed prior field rental mowing/maintenance costs analyzed what other clubs area spending fields objective offer price would both tractive potential site owners afford able club decided upon $2500 per year using grass mowing bargain ing tool grass mowing included wed have good deal extra cost would higher past Agreeing models equipment worth very little place fly members expressed willingness support dues increase necessary cover costs further decided keep search fairly broad pursuing options three dif ferent categories land 1 private farm land potential rental fields 2 public lands 3 industrial sites prem ise might offer permanency long run decided public lands worth pursuing despite inevitable time-lag maneuvering through political channelsa process can take years becoming apparent managing RC club over long term really re quires both short- long-range planning flying fields todays environment personally assumed responsibility exploring possibilities involving public sites began identifing several prospec tive sites local state parks well local school field used interim basis past received per mission use school field needed after years reprieve lost fly ing site expiredanother useful bridgesolution hardly permanent Next began writing letters state local political officials letters de scribed problem what needed followed up phone calls well numerous follow-up letters Follow-up appears key success political arena shows youre determined puts end elected officials apparent hope youll sink back self-satisfied expectation af ter first effort Despite several turndowns did succeed initiating nego tiations two good state park sitesone Pennsylvania other New Jerseyeither could ulti mate best solution quest long-term field Industrial land exists area another potential solution Finding industri al sites might make good flying fields relatively easy hard part finding out contact once have identified point contactwhether plant manager facilities supervisor some other personageyou must pre pared ultimately deal lawyers regard ing liability insurance During course legal negotiations potential industrial site owner un covered very helpful Pennsylvania land use law Although turned up several oth er site possibilities industrial land January 1988 59 7 /1114 II t %\TillS WOL4LL ee cItIA1 PLYING PIULb ITS AWA FM bWN $ OPEN IT Qor VEY1-MINC- WONZS WHO OWNS IT ~cj UI 1 - 1 I 5TILL SAY THERE ER WAY 10 LOOK A NEW FLYIN FIELt have materialized far Never theless bargaining tools can rec ommend negotiating such site-owners can promote community relations can offer pay rental fees company shows interest you can propose cutting grass lieu rent have club member whos familiar area industrial sales ask him liaison commer cial site-owners can find attractive potential fly ing site farmland did youre position test out favorite maxim business associate Money talks everything else walks An RC club can pay farmer rent few acres fly can make growing crops land Usually such transaction also free political legal hassles accompany pursuit public dustrial land other hand rate farms being bought out turned housing developments area least makes farm-based flying site potentially vulnerable short-term acquisition terms yielding quick results search prospective farmland sites very successful Just few days after com mitting ourselves beautiful field now flying turn down second excellent farm site offered realtor/landowner received di rect mail campaign flyer lead third good possibility turned over another club goes saying re quired great deal time coordination work learned make well-thought-out plan mobilize club members implement youre bound get results Within days after general club meeting put plan action leads began come several points biggest problem deciding leads follow up turn downa really positive sort dilemma club members put great deal time ajid effort search project also exciting satisfying work moved closer goal finding perma nent flying site addition ability organize search new site systematic professional way will let us face future loss panicking professional approach achieving re sults involves six clear-cut steps phases outlined discussed detail below club needs new field now will timely information Otherwise might consider reading filing ar ticle case future crisis obtain new field shortest timeframe requires system incorporating basic management principles 1 Determine objective 2 Make plan 3 Organize 4 Implement plan 5 Follow up 6 Modify objective and/or plan required continue through cycle again Combining professional management tools sales strategies effective way expediting search new flying field Sales techniques involve continuously obtaining new leads poten tial sites personal contacts direct mail advertising etc following up consistent timely manner informative booklet Getting Keeping Flying Sites published AMA Public Relations Department $5 Academy Model Aeronautics Public Relations Dept 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will also enormously helpful As discuss six steps toward achieving goal keep mind group worst-case' locationjust north Philadelphia PA major metropolitan area situation might easier Also keep mind things never stay same Since lifes changes beyond direct control need stay flexible possible Dont lament past great old field Forge ahead what necessary continue enjoying great hobby/sport Now lets get down business sharp en tools 1 Determining objective club management needs sit down decide what need look De pending size group types aircraft flown amount flying location members geo graphical area decisions must made requirements regard size noise limitations access geography topography etc Always keep mind catch fish must find water live get field must go looking areas exist Start buying maps doing some preliminary scouting countryside Get input other members Most us cover lot ground everyday travels ask people keep eyes open 2 Make plan Now know what need potential locations much can pay develop plan achieve objectives As mentioned earlier some form multi-objective ap proach would advisable case sought government industrial private sites three different geographic areas across river state New Jersey sales standpoint must have irons fire possible Never rely two seemingly good prospectsthey can turn cold overnight Likewise can find new site day see taken away next number reasons hadnt anticipated Never stop looking keep making contacts Keep gathering working leads Set up system making contacts used variety methods direct contact good old-fashioned banging doors di rect mail flyer letter mass-mailed real estate offices target60 Model Aviation AND J4OAJ FRED HERE WILL TELL U HIS FlNDINS ON UIN T4 LOCAL &OLF CWRS AS POSSI5LE FLYIN SITE ed areas extensive letter writing telephoning both initiate follow up prospects also ran some classified ads local newspapers Get message out resource can think dont overlook farmers grange associations farm equipment dealers state park departments local governments places contact make need known Have system ensuring follow-up once leads start coming assigned individual responsibility specific leads people reported follow-up results designated club officers weekly basis Build accountabilityits too human goof off held accountable Plan motivate activate club members Dont assume things will get done push members action necessary Dont discouraged evitable negativesdoors shut face hearing no times over unreturned phone calls Stay momentum en courage positive attitude Think up incen tives resist inertia offered $500 reward anyone providing information leading acquiring new field 3 Organize keystone organizing efforts identify utilize available resources best advantagethe various skills club members can offer services may available Try involve members possible taking skills personal situa tions consideration membership includes professional sales marketing people some flexi bility schedules have initiate contacts follow up major leads Members typing copying machine facilities ideal preparing distrib uting letters mailing materials used some retired members scout out areas obtain names addresses farmers industrial concerns etc should contacted get call member has spied perfect field say just off Route 202 near Dorkville exit send out scout check out scout obtains address considers worth pursuing assign con tact person Again accountability important Have scouts contact people followup people etc report activities week assigned club official ficials should compare reports week stay top things may keep membership informed stick generalities detailed discussions could detrimental earlier stages informa tion gathering Now time nit pick politic cheap 4 Implement plan preparato ry work first three steps behind club ready put plan action Members finding potential sites mak ing contacts following up thorough leave no stone unturned Itnatiol minloturn AIcgott Ad@t1@rn CHAPTER 168 r IntgtnaUonol mlniattag Altcoft Au@datl@n inc Nrtt LR4J bugs decided professional approach would rename themselves International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 remove reference home base Levittown QIub stationary key avoid imposing limits restrictions image community associated members out scouting possible sites have place brochure flyer letter mailboxes receive turn down per son organization friendly ask know another Ihrmer landowner might want additional income group offer ing Again plan balance out dis couragements slammed doors hung-up phones no-response letters positive motivation Keep morale up stay top situa tions 5 Follow-up club has put lot time money effort get ting leads valid tightly worded Wanted Poster such grabs attention names addresses gets read others generally too busy care about model phone numbers airplanes Its easy see reason too Its money thats doContinued pageiSS Ing talking cases way has January 1988 61 GIAPTER 168 EAt6fllOAlOflbI mInI@tgig Rkcofl Au@cletlen , Land Wanted Model Airplane Club Wants Lease possibig purcttase veral acres land suitable fllng site $500 Reward Pinders Fee Bonus owner person providing information leading us suitable field $ 2500 per ijear Rent currentig offering thts amount owner/leaser suitable site IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL GIl215 757-6426 275-3040 Al215 676-2G61 Mark 215g43-6g63 Information Please Read Attached Letter WANNA RACE NAOTWFAT ARAV BEGINNER RACES 0-500 * FORM-i * FAI Instructions 4 Programs Informatioh Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673 -2000 potential future customer weve lost po tential new recruit sport Also dont forget remind customers advantages ing AMA member novice Out question problem dont afraid write address end column cant help can least point right direction An old friend writes Recently received letter several pictures old friend Dave Herbert Dave lives San Juan Capistrano area California avid chopper fixed-wing pilot years Dave some local flying buddies have night-flying including pylon flying fixed-wing RC aircraft Dave now flies Helicopters night aid both standard electrical lighting unique chemical light fixed end main rotor tips According Dave CyA-glues small chemical lights end rotors has never come off dont know safe does create neat nocturnal effect Im leery using ad hesive job reckon method could found would let conscience rest Dave now selling Real Stuff car care product has just recently finished severalstate sales tour during used Kobe gas-powered Hughes 300 help promote products Dave loves Kobe 300 hopes someone will again import line US agreeand ask notified kits become available again Hot tip month Dan Melnik name new column came up great idea recently has passed along publica tion Most pilots will agree cant have too much power engine Con versely worst thing have perky power little power bottom mid-range like rocket booster top end Often exhaust system can problem cure un power Dan has real good results Schluter silencers So have Schluter mufflers super certainiy smooth out engines power However Schluter runs engines glow plug pointed toward nose Helicopterwhile everyone else seems run toward tail means Schluter muffler runs left side machine will work chopper having exhaust right side Dan notes engine Enya 60X features bolt-on front rear crankcase covers merely switched ends making exhaust come out left side Enya seems have fooled because doesnt know CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill$2450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Cl La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 * lndsdes US desay sa UPS cf usdents add 6% sales las difference runs great Schluter ex haust would like run too check engine see can accept same treat ment Thanks Dan keep ideas flowing Coming attractions Ive just finished GMP Stork will reporting next month flies great has best tail response Heli Ive flown Im now busily working Schoonard X-Cell 60 will attempt have report model month after next X Cell 60 beautiful kit cant wait finish See soon Ill get back ol typewriter soon get Loctite off fingers BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Flying Fields/Weiss Continued page 61 potential site-owners Dont undermine efforts following up dont burn leads adequately working professional salespeople lose business lack follow-up Some times individuals hardest get touch turn out easiest sell Ensure contact people sending letters making calls work ing possible leads Sales num bers game keep homework cannot help succeed 6 Modify objective and/or plan may find price right new areas open up new approaches seem desirable Again keep mind everything changes over time plan cast stone Once get feed back firsthand experience club management may determine modifica tions plan and/or its organization would beneficial point take new ideas back step man agement process continue through six-phase sequence times necessary succeed utilizing management system de scribed above learning tools devel oped professional leaders As implement plan dealing negotiat OPS Mmxi 30 designed strictly model use incorporates extra long stroke turn large props heavy scale planes five intake ports Gilnisil plating give better breathing higher RPM along longer cylinder life both statically dynamically balanced comes roller bearings both ends steel rod OelIOrto pump carb operates mixture methanol 5% oil proud engine would like learn its qualities Send free engine test January 198 155 gsPjPle Com6d4m /u9c~t4 po Box 26247NEW ORLEANS LA 70186 1-800-535-2568 sand sand get humps bumps Try Easy San4IerTM See Difference Made select wood extremely light sander hold full oheet sand paper Flat sanded accurate sanding surface Large flat surfaces sanding area LO 50 $095 ea get shaky whenDo hate field isnt longto install enoughhinges Try Easy BrakenM See DifferenceTry Easy HingesnM See Difference single slot few drops C/A glue its done No gosling pinning hinge pins worry about Incredibly strong virtually indestructible Extremely easy ts install lard find spring steel fiber washers Braking action remains constant during rapeated useLO 10024 hiioeS $205 00 0 Three sizes 1/8 5/32 316LO 140 141 142 Oorea EAY5RNDER 1U2EASY BRAKE izQ Box 1743 Marcos CA 92069 ing people community what youre seeking sure image re flects same kind professionalism Present positive image out understand hobby view us skepticism lack trust help overcome prejudice sure dress appropriately speak po litely making contacts community Club members acting con tact people should dress properly occasion jacket tie dealing business people politicians casual still neat attire visiting farmers Advise members also polite speak slowly clear can about what club representatives want Despite best efforts reflect posi tive image club hobby youll still probably meet resistance times efforts help locate field experi enced some hard realities prejudice against activity building flying model airplanes know its tough deal have just write off ex periences keep moving club name also projects image very interesting article Jeff Troy AMA assistant director public relations AMA National Newsletter several months ago addressed issue club names images As result made few name changes stationery suit different situations Since name Aerobugs has potentially negative connotation adopted International Miniature Aircraft Association Chapter 168 alternative out-of-state letters created special stationery plays down name Levittown muns mizing reference specific geograph ic area clubs history influences its image too whether good bad relations prior site-owners positive might ask write letters introduction recommendation could very helpful might consider using attorney Pennsylvania land use statute granting owners immunity liability allow others use land recrea tional purposes no charge As mentioned earlier obtained information has far-reaching value club future field search efforts through attorney dealt proposed industrial flying site Although site fell through re tained companys lawyer complete re search statute Once club has found new field youll investing good deal effort preparing itand keeping Use same professional approach dealing new landlord neighbors multitude situations will develop Again AMA booklet has much valuable information topic keeping site never said searching new fly ing site isffin youll have some interest ing experiences meet new people learn some new things about life during process satisfactionand results well worth effort Most will have moved ahead towards com mon goal Keep em Flying FF Scale/Warner Continued page 63 Mesa CA 92044 engine $1095 itself $2249 pellets wick gaskets etc Add $2 postage Bad news holding old Jetex engines cant get fuel new fuel will work say old engine final caution have Jetex experience careful drying pellets old pellets hygroscopic soaked up mois ture left around very long would light anything Guys used put cookie sheet oven leave long time low heat Well flash point new ones gas-generating 2000 Fahrenheit would seem make unwise solution Maybe could use oven made cardboard box low-wattage light bulb inside would better out yardjust case did go off Two good nitrate dope sources have come attention quest find some shrinks up like dope should hesitate use word taut ening offends semantic sensibilities Ric Dittman up Washington indicates Randolph clear nitrate user-friendly hes tried Its available Wag-Aero Box 181 1216 N-Road Lyons WI 53148 tel 414 763-9586 quart goes bit over five bucks plus postage based zip code 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family smelling bad lately might suggest try some Dry Idea antiperspirant Because cap product perfect cowling radial rotary engine thats Maybe could write suggest put Out anti-BO stuff differ ent scales Ernie Wrisley Santee CA sends along cowl idea well endorsement Duro super-glue remover says cheap works well him Thanks Ernie latest rage fillers Actually its around some time lots just havent discovered yet Red Devil DAP just about everyone else have what touted lightweight one-step spackling paste can tell fact plastic rather metal container white smells funny light sands like balsa cleans up water Its great fillets blends sloppy builders like can find hardware paint stores model shops time time Thanks Walt Mooney Paul Mdl rath Paul suggests mixing drop colored ink 156 Model Aviation