The RAMS airpark east urn urnuuniwu PUIL us inure s pienty OT room tor parking big contest scheduled Note power unus running ciagonally across left edge distance isolated homes SO MANY us belong model club have experienced trauma associated loss flying site know too well can result very long frustrating search locate new Very few clubs country make effort reduce chances happening clubs taking bold steps toward protecting interests members same time casting benchmark protecting hobby large Think about nothing now someone else will determine clubs destiny later So nothing now December issue MA read very interesting timely article story dreamer Joe Beshar efforts resulted development Bergen County Model Aerodrome New Jersey call Joe dreamer out disrespect because too believe power dream possession thing item achievement whatever enjoy today began somewhere dream Edison Bell Goddard Lindbergh NASA dreamed because dreams came true have benefitted Joe realized something done preserve enjoyment flying RC New Jersey ensure coming up ranks would also able pursue enjoy hobby future 38 Model Aviation What have just read nutshell sums up purpose article several ways reduce chances losing place fly am going take through procedures necessary own own flying site tell progressive club succeeded accomplishing just Before begin its necessary point out no guarantees life know Nothing forever owning own field can place club rather unique position can beneficial also very long-term also important note politics community unique different some communities governmental assistance may possible club does fit requirements own site county may good alternative Well talk about requirements later came Rochester New York early seventies too long after joined two clubs area called Rochester Aero Modeling Society RAMS nice field renting club made up approximately 60 members flew few years until about 1976 day entrance road blocked sign placed owner said Field closed no flying permitted shocked However shock soon wore off committee appointed quickly locate another field Three years slipped past peppered series successes failures membership dropped 18 things looking very good uctoer iu ii tne real estate closing HAMS new flying field L attorney RC Pattern pilot Ed Braiman RAMS President McCarty RAMS Treasurer John Anderson attorney seller author Finally members located attorney along brothers owned some land club succeeded leasing parcel smaller club would have liked better continuing search club continues fly parcel will moving its new site during 1992 point might want know bought new site much area now have fly idea ownership mind number years following troubles club experienced decided introduce concept club meeting year about 1982 surprised response individual stood up expounded ridiculous idea thought owning expensive land fly model airplanes foolish said Others jumped down went proposal felt though tied rail tarred feathered What could have gone wrong asked myself didnt seem anyone cared Going back over evenings events shed light great idea went down flames trying convince members board look raising spending money club ever seen board trying come grips having enough money cut grass present field few years went board RAMS began detect greater degree difficulty renewing field lease point repeated phone calls owner went unanswered Finally after much effort lease signed few years lessand cost handwriting wall others felt another field loss could occur soon become friendly club member always impressed clear-thinking positive gentlemen very ingredients necessary assist helping make field purchase proposal fly asked Stan Gutowski would join develop proposal would ultimately give club its own field Stan agreed result excellent friendship has developed knew would working together months decided gather much information subject possible contacted AMA Headquarters sent very large packet material documenting efforts other clubs Headquarters continues very helpful excellent resource should use Prior joining forces former presidents John Mitchell developed response form membership would determine would support project aimed field continued page 64 August1992 39 Project/Timetable Status used s revised project progressed APTECH Electric Motor Relay Controllers MO-i1 Amp BEC 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking push button start switch 30 Amp fuse 10 x 17 circuit board 15 oz mci wiring harness $2500 MC-HD 1 Amp BEG 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking ON/OFF motor control $4000 push button start switch Heavy duty relay may used competition motors unfused 17 x 23 circuit board 20 oz mci wiring harness Extra sets 4 Power Pol3O Amp Modular connectors $300 precision engineered units highly reliable easy use fully assembled ready flight include connectors propeller braking feature ideal folding props Model MO-i requires no adjustments Model MC-HD provides adjustable ON/OFF throttle stick threshold digital throttle servo interface Model MC-HD provides dependable glitch-free ON/OFF motor control its fail-safe system shuts off motor transmitter signal interrupted use 6 7 cell battery packs 72 84 V Both models come 0 full set Power Pole high current connectors choice Futaba G J Airtronics JRreceiver connector No other electric motor controllers provide features prices Designed manufactured USA Money back guarantee Send check money order American Precision Technologies Inc PO Box 53 Nutting Lake MA 01865 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Handcut Instruction Manual Photo Page Specify receiver connector type Please add $400 shipping handling per order NJ residents Add 7% sales tax Please allow 2-4 weeks delivery order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax WOODWORKING MACHINERY POWERMATICADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS eSAKuRAYS & OS SURPASS 120 ARTISANWJV -3538a also haveEXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR FRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIFE $100woodworking ICONE COUPLERS AND TNL PIPES ALSO AVAILABLE booksCLL O fojovOALR HjIFEs WfTFO PO Box 536-Y icane WV 25526 PIT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 l4 924-3940 z_ Field 0 Dreams Continued page 39 ownership members briefed club stood present field owners forms mailed Stan surprised see almost member responded John scored results computer better two-thirds favor owning own field off running form made up six statements five possible responses Responses numbered 1 through 5 Circling 5 meant strongly agreed statement 11 meant didnt Knowing members ready move forward board asked Stan prepare plan timetable identifying evaluating funding purchase flying site same time request several club members board asked current field owners develop proposal club buy present 12-acre site received proposal $3500 per acreor $42000 just 12 acres very good deal Stan began regular series meetings structure proposal broke project sections feeling would help membership better understand what done same time make easier Stan regularly brief members extremely important aspect overall effort members must know project times must asked vote portion cant surprises members vitally important members given very complete clear presentation Lets take look divided up project youll have better understanding broke overall project five sections divided section subsections five sections follows A Approval proposal organization B Site evaluation selection C Financing D Legal E Communications Section required Stan develop workable proposal would emphasize fact viability club depended access adequate flying site First put together organizational chart board directors being responsible project management Stan advisors chart shows Legal Financial Site Communications chart reproduced elsewhere article member appointed lead committee assembled functions set date committee must up running placed date chart 64 Model Aviation Another aircraft added Ikon line fine kits 1/4 scale Ryan PT-22 90 17 lbs special meeting almost member present board did excellent job ensure member knew important night Stan provided members very comprehensive overview using flip charts what going involved next three years big undertaking knew would have chance members didnt buy time-lined action needed occur see timetable elsewhere article prepared answer question arose did point club about two years its three-year lease left concerned lease might renewed needed have first committee working May 1 1988 expected would ready make offer January 1 1990 However safety margin went July 1 1990 walked members through search financing proposed raise funds would seek legal advice promised help board would let know step way nervous apparently didnt show because vote evening almost unanimous proceed elated point required committee member maintain absolute confidentiality didnt want rumors false hopes develop within club important did want some town board learn prematurely model airplane club might coming community before chance show wonderful Stan decided cochair siteselection committee clearly important aspects programand show results quickiy also nurtured other committees ensure got up running achieved its objective left communications function board because responsible club newsletter simply gave information developed order site selection committee move quickly developed site evaluation criteria criteria chose Rochester may different criteria area must established committee has know what looking chose following criteria A Flat site B Minimal numher trees D No houses directions D Minimum 25 acres E Maximum price $2500 per acre Higher priced candidates may under certain circumstances reviewed F No power lines Note found power lines can benefit end up property MASIE 11111 RSC REW Efficient wide tips thinner airfoil sections combine greater thrust noise suppression true tip path G/F K Classic Series made 33% glass-filled nylon strength durability will out-perform wood other plastics water sand & gravel runways Wood Series made lightweight kiln-dried beechwood sizes 9 1 6 inches heavier maple 18 24 inch range New 18 inch Classic Series 1 6 24 engines has semi-scale look excellent performance - Available local hobby dealer G/F SERIES black glass-filled nylon8x4 8x61 35 55x4 55x45$ 999x4 9x5 9x6 9x8 95x6 . 1 55 6x3 6x35 6x49910x6 10x7 10x8175 7x4 7x61251 1x6 1x7 1x75 1x9. 195 K SERIES black glass-filled nylonI 4x61 4x8495 12x6 12x8$28515x815x10595 13x6 13x838516x616x8665 WOOD SERIES beechwood mapleI 4x6 4x8 4x 10$ 525 9x4 9x5 9x6 9x8$195I 6x6 6x8 6x 10895 10x5 10x6 lOxl 10x822518x6 18x8 18x101395 11x6 11x7 11x8IlxlO.25520x620x820x101595 12x6 12x8 12x932522x8 22x10 22x121795 13x6 13x8 13x1039524x8 24x10 24x121995 See Local Hobby Dealer Master Asrscrew Propellers & Accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 MONIER CIRCLE HO CORDOVA CALIFORNIA 95742 far enough away devalue property reduce potential future development have power lines have checked ensure free radio interference G Not too close main roads H No utilities less chance develop ment area obtained services John Ferrari qualified realtor Because personality caring professionalism became very good friend club need find person like John attended committee board meetings would purge Multiple Listing Service give us new properties come market point next committee responsibility came play identify good candidates out listings received John way committee always looking viable Continued poge 68 August1992 65 MIC 0-EL IC NEW MicroJet Package TO BUILD FAN POWER MODULE Emire module weighs just 26 gruns ounce thrust Flies models 0160 90 Inn up 3 ounces Package Includes motor 3s Somah NICd battery wiring hamess charger pans S5un~ complete Instructions build Ian unn 0 LOG Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 65 sites John would call us periodically see things going need carefully choose site committee its members need dedicated hut must have time available look properties member committee contributed something member contributed shoes Bob Herden spent much time looking parcels Im sure wore holes Bob members ultimately found site purchased possible site found necessary evaluate done having several committee members visit together virtually look under rock theory being what may see another will meet needs comfortable ready advise board found ideal site may remember plan called us have viable site candidate make offer January 1 1990 safety margin July 1 1990 effort didnt find ideal site until July 1991 must factor planning can delays board made offer site accepted October 10 1991 closed deal 109-acre flying site As result some very innovative financing member owns portion clubs new flying site Needless say excitement builds day Thefinance aspect project next phase examine chose put good part first telling developed project/procedure locate purchase site tested proved successful mean imply finance difficult part know time must part greenbacks can painful Stan discussed point longer other aspect project course knew what dues needed fix minds just what number club member would accept made several presentations members could adjust fact going additional expense associated owning own flying site felt necessary develop certificate program certificate having specific value way members paid new field fund through certificates would have valid documentation fact field partners set value certificate $75 established would necessary member purchase five certificates rate per year five years also gave members option buying five once reduced cost $50 per certificate would give club immediate injection cash concerned should have substantial nest egg permit us make offer should good candidate site become quickly available point lets take look much capital can generated certificate program Use imagination members club dont have members other clubs area would willing join common effort what value would club set certificate certificates would require members own Would offer discount chose number certificates 150 because RAMS enjoy membership about 130 can play numbers Dont intimidated club smaller must start somewhere Certificate Sale Yield $ 150 members x$250$37500 150 members x$75$11250 150 members x $75 x S yrs 50 estimated number members would take discount number would go five years Est 60 members x$250 $15000 Est 90 members x$75 yr #1$6750 Est 90 members x$75 x S $33750 As can see search ongoing dollars can accumulating support down payment purchase What would we didnt have enough money certificates found right site Well exactly what happened ready talked about probability time made presentation membership mentioned need innovative financing As soon known much additional money needed President McCarty personally called several members offering chance participate mortgage would earn reasonable interest investment Over dozen members stepped forward counted mortgage held board dues increase unanimously approved membership fully covers yearly mortgage payment investors Additionally felt some individuals club might want developed $1000 Gold $500 Silver certificate program purpose encourage larger contribution recognizing member special way Gold certificate program provided A Five certificates B Life membershiplno dues C Specially designed gold-lettered jacket D Gift certificate $50 quality field box 68 Model Aviation ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER Use 4 5 cell packs Dec91 RCMI $49 ELECTRONIC SWITCH optoisolated on/off control ignition glow smoke pump video board start etc $39 GLITCH BUSTER 6 channel Opto-isolator signal boost Kills glitches dead Use separate servo battery pack $45 TWIN SYNC keeps engines sync gas glow & 4 stroke motors $85 5M4 THROTTLE 05 40 size electric motors Best marketl $110 JOMAR PRODUCTS 8606 SUSANVIEW LANE CINTI OH 45244 513-474-0985 please include 82 extra nbintain costs. AT LAST Z-BEST ENGINE CLEANER An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner B/C Engines Removes _Burned-on Fuel Residue Encrusted Carbon Buildup Any Bare Metal Engine Outside Inside Z-BEST Cleans Mafflers Tuned Fipes Headers lEnlaout &ris&&ingi II wunt Harm Discolor Metal Four Ounces will Clean 10-OS Engines Clean Engines Run Cooler Last Longer $25&BCA825%taxDiutBY send check moneyAIRBORNE hOBBIES order ask local3764 30th St San Diego CA 92104 dealerMIC800-362-0505 VISA SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DONT GET STUCK WITH CHINESE COPIES 3 Models Choose As Low As 9959 3 Anis Power Fend Acailoble 12 Month Warranto 100% Puts Suoply Tooling Available 17 Swing 11 o 18 Mill Tabla FREE CATALOGUE SHOPTASK P0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 98407 SINCE 1951 Silver certificate offered above less life membership field box Gold Silver program requires payment full up front cash check Visa MasterCard As can see obtained credit card capability local bank make easier members pay certificates club absorbed bank fee point could reviewed board club board decided refund money paid toward certificates member made request writing prior time club offer accepted refund procedure has since modified club will now place member waiting list refund refund will issued new member joins make entire field purchase program work necessary have some very capable forward-thinking individuals board executive level fortunate have good leadership presidents held office during time eproject under wayJohn Mitchell Warren Boudrie Moe Jacobs Jim McCartyall made mark president 1990 executive Xerox Corporation strong accounting background Jim McCarty clearly responsible keeping everything track approached end time went intensive things got knew continuity leadership level very important senior members Vic Mazura succeeded talking Jim running reelection 1991 Jim won advantage having same person president doing same things doing well made whole project go lot smoother opinion Thank Jim Continuity important board might good time ask yourself enough Does everything turn over once board might time make adjustments should favorably consider field purchase project became necessary modify clubs articles incorporation process modifying clubs bylaws Stan found advisable redraft sections field proposal felt like two different gears never seen another now mesh perfectly willing whatever necessary make happen wont bore bylaw changes field proposal changes made clubs bylaws probably different will whatever necessary need arises Its important point out differences between various areas country between cities Land costs availability can major obstacles fully realize because what have just mentioned project may costprohibitive community Other alternatives may appropriate truly wish much success direction club elect go project Regardless circumstances something help ensure have place fly future Talk people AMA Headquarters greatest resource community situated within 30 45 minutes farm country open spaces land farm open spaces can found $2500 less acre club could good candidate site ownership Rochester New York fell category took advantage Closing some loopholes Prior October 10 closing date new site personally went neighbors though quite far away introduced myself explained fine organization represented told planning purchase parcel land nearby concern knew right up front what would doing would good neighbors asked people spoke sign letter town board indicating spoken regarding RAMS objectives Everyone signed person volunteered go us visit town fathers Continued page 75 TYPHOON state-of-the art design pattern competition Plug-in adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sq versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length n/71 1/2 Power 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sq versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 Clear canopy$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$895 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels includ edThree standard sizes avail able special lengths order 7/8 dia x 2 ftprecision fit$1095 1 1/4diax2ft$995 1 1/2 dia x 3 ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired$795 FL THEEVER *provides solid support accurate building Rugged construction 7 ply aircraft plywood Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up *Gontains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations 5 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 95 Two 5 ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts 5 Include $350/Item S&H*FL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 * Fax 904 494-0207 August 1992 69 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINEAL THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74ee4a9e4/oae4 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Fronf St.Monfezuma IA 50171 6235154 Fly-Safe saved plane Wavz 47 Leonard Crescent Peofteld NY 14526 716 385 -8840 Kit22595 Assembled 5 also gave neighbor phone number asked call us first should ever problem opinion neighbors learn clubs activities after fact defensive will very difficult impossible turn around have found farther go out countryside better chance success will have keeping site Once site found choose clubs best ambassador begin making friends new neighbors club must never forget promise made neighbor must promise kept flying site wont no better time present begin tightening up rules club such mufflers propellers noise Practice now later will perfect routine Ive tried bring human touch article because clearly real people involved made happen hope will dream Stan RAMS did because dreams eventually come true did us can Ironically complete article find myself relocating Fairfax Virginia will have opportunity fly new field Stan will Im sure RAMS membership will enjoy minute Should have questions can reached through AMA will happy assist can Good luck good field hunting ylon RacinglHager Continued page 74 Whatever reason indications tbe attendance will better next year pilots missed race year have stated would join NMPRA 1992 try qualify aircraft race year powered Nelson Quickie 40s really surprise other legal engines competitive far airplanes varied little engines V-tail definitely dominant feature Eleven 16 entries configuration tail High- low-wing designs used about equal numbers AMA rules seem allowing quite few different approaches airplane design seem work okay can competitive another Saturday weather looked going perfectlittle no clouds light variable winds Brad crew putting final touches course getting people assigned stations pits set near edge pavement fueling table set up just front impound area planes drained refilled held staging area until time fly 15% fuel supplied Don Nix Powermaster preparations taken care look like going great day After brief pilots meeting racing got started first round immediately confirmed Nelson engines fairly equal Staightaway speeds very close Most heats ended planes very tight finish immediately evident thumbs would decide race exciting heat opening round between Doug Whiteaker 1991 National Points Champion Jimmy Bartels fought out right down wire Doug coming out top turning first rounds fastest time1lO82 Jimmys 11188 beginning Round two continued tight battles heat round between Arizona racer Tim Lime again Doug Whiteaker race closer Continued page 76 August1992 75 Fly-Safe features On-board battery monitor Radio monitor Plane locator Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 69 eFLIattr Itt9U2T521/9 semanaIz WSAT 5-6 lb 1116 Wnndmnm Lanes9a 57lIE 5 op CheSt Cit 371flam 09boO 00 0~ plo 1615 6221171PIn 2030Ia pEn solo Ed ply AP THE AIRPLANE IS IN ItOR SI-IAPE TOO
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 64, 65, 68, 69, 75
The RAMS airpark east urn urnuuniwu PUIL us inure s pienty OT room tor parking big contest scheduled Note power unus running ciagonally across left edge distance isolated homes SO MANY us belong model club have experienced trauma associated loss flying site know too well can result very long frustrating search locate new Very few clubs country make effort reduce chances happening clubs taking bold steps toward protecting interests members same time casting benchmark protecting hobby large Think about nothing now someone else will determine clubs destiny later So nothing now December issue MA read very interesting timely article story dreamer Joe Beshar efforts resulted development Bergen County Model Aerodrome New Jersey call Joe dreamer out disrespect because too believe power dream possession thing item achievement whatever enjoy today began somewhere dream Edison Bell Goddard Lindbergh NASA dreamed because dreams came true have benefitted Joe realized something done preserve enjoyment flying RC New Jersey ensure coming up ranks would also able pursue enjoy hobby future 38 Model Aviation What have just read nutshell sums up purpose article several ways reduce chances losing place fly am going take through procedures necessary own own flying site tell progressive club succeeded accomplishing just Before begin its necessary point out no guarantees life know Nothing forever owning own field can place club rather unique position can beneficial also very long-term also important note politics community unique different some communities governmental assistance may possible club does fit requirements own site county may good alternative Well talk about requirements later came Rochester New York early seventies too long after joined two clubs area called Rochester Aero Modeling Society RAMS nice field renting club made up approximately 60 members flew few years until about 1976 day entrance road blocked sign placed owner said Field closed no flying permitted shocked However shock soon wore off committee appointed quickly locate another field Three years slipped past peppered series successes failures membership dropped 18 things looking very good uctoer iu ii tne real estate closing HAMS new flying field L attorney RC Pattern pilot Ed Braiman RAMS President McCarty RAMS Treasurer John Anderson attorney seller author Finally members located attorney along brothers owned some land club succeeded leasing parcel smaller club would have liked better continuing search club continues fly parcel will moving its new site during 1992 point might want know bought new site much area now have fly idea ownership mind number years following troubles club experienced decided introduce concept club meeting year about 1982 surprised response individual stood up expounded ridiculous idea thought owning expensive land fly model airplanes foolish said Others jumped down went proposal felt though tied rail tarred feathered What could have gone wrong asked myself didnt seem anyone cared Going back over evenings events shed light great idea went down flames trying convince members board look raising spending money club ever seen board trying come grips having enough money cut grass present field few years went board RAMS began detect greater degree difficulty renewing field lease point repeated phone calls owner went unanswered Finally after much effort lease signed few years lessand cost handwriting wall others felt another field loss could occur soon become friendly club member always impressed clear-thinking positive gentlemen very ingredients necessary assist helping make field purchase proposal fly asked Stan Gutowski would join develop proposal would ultimately give club its own field Stan agreed result excellent friendship has developed knew would working together months decided gather much information subject possible contacted AMA Headquarters sent very large packet material documenting efforts other clubs Headquarters continues very helpful excellent resource should use Prior joining forces former presidents John Mitchell developed response form membership would determine would support project aimed field continued page 64 August1992 39 Project/Timetable Status used s revised project progressed APTECH Electric Motor Relay Controllers MO-i1 Amp BEC 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking push button start switch 30 Amp fuse 10 x 17 circuit board 15 oz mci wiring harness $2500 MC-HD 1 Amp BEG 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking ON/OFF motor control $4000 push button start switch Heavy duty relay may used competition motors unfused 17 x 23 circuit board 20 oz mci wiring harness Extra sets 4 Power Pol3O Amp Modular connectors $300 precision engineered units highly reliable easy use fully assembled ready flight include connectors propeller braking feature ideal folding props Model MO-i requires no adjustments Model MC-HD provides adjustable ON/OFF throttle stick threshold digital throttle servo interface Model MC-HD provides dependable glitch-free ON/OFF motor control its fail-safe system shuts off motor transmitter signal interrupted use 6 7 cell battery packs 72 84 V Both models come 0 full set Power Pole high current connectors choice Futaba G J Airtronics JRreceiver connector No other electric motor controllers provide features prices Designed manufactured USA Money back guarantee Send check money order American Precision Technologies Inc PO Box 53 Nutting Lake MA 01865 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Handcut Instruction Manual Photo Page Specify receiver connector type Please add $400 shipping handling per order NJ residents Add 7% sales tax Please allow 2-4 weeks delivery order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax WOODWORKING MACHINERY POWERMATICADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS eSAKuRAYS & OS SURPASS 120 ARTISANWJV -3538a also haveEXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR FRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIFE $100woodworking ICONE COUPLERS AND TNL PIPES ALSO AVAILABLE booksCLL O fojovOALR HjIFEs WfTFO PO Box 536-Y icane WV 25526 PIT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 l4 924-3940 z_ Field 0 Dreams Continued page 39 ownership members briefed club stood present field owners forms mailed Stan surprised see almost member responded John scored results computer better two-thirds favor owning own field off running form made up six statements five possible responses Responses numbered 1 through 5 Circling 5 meant strongly agreed statement 11 meant didnt Knowing members ready move forward board asked Stan prepare plan timetable identifying evaluating funding purchase flying site same time request several club members board asked current field owners develop proposal club buy present 12-acre site received proposal $3500 per acreor $42000 just 12 acres very good deal Stan began regular series meetings structure proposal broke project sections feeling would help membership better understand what done same time make easier Stan regularly brief members extremely important aspect overall effort members must know project times must asked vote portion cant surprises members vitally important members given very complete clear presentation Lets take look divided up project youll have better understanding broke overall project five sections divided section subsections five sections follows A Approval proposal organization B Site evaluation selection C Financing D Legal E Communications Section required Stan develop workable proposal would emphasize fact viability club depended access adequate flying site First put together organizational chart board directors being responsible project management Stan advisors chart shows Legal Financial Site Communications chart reproduced elsewhere article member appointed lead committee assembled functions set date committee must up running placed date chart 64 Model Aviation Another aircraft added Ikon line fine kits 1/4 scale Ryan PT-22 90 17 lbs special meeting almost member present board did excellent job ensure member knew important night Stan provided members very comprehensive overview using flip charts what going involved next three years big undertaking knew would have chance members didnt buy time-lined action needed occur see timetable elsewhere article prepared answer question arose did point club about two years its three-year lease left concerned lease might renewed needed have first committee working May 1 1988 expected would ready make offer January 1 1990 However safety margin went July 1 1990 walked members through search financing proposed raise funds would seek legal advice promised help board would let know step way nervous apparently didnt show because vote evening almost unanimous proceed elated point required committee member maintain absolute confidentiality didnt want rumors false hopes develop within club important did want some town board learn prematurely model airplane club might coming community before chance show wonderful Stan decided cochair siteselection committee clearly important aspects programand show results quickiy also nurtured other committees ensure got up running achieved its objective left communications function board because responsible club newsletter simply gave information developed order site selection committee move quickly developed site evaluation criteria criteria chose Rochester may different criteria area must established committee has know what looking chose following criteria A Flat site B Minimal numher trees D No houses directions D Minimum 25 acres E Maximum price $2500 per acre Higher priced candidates may under certain circumstances reviewed F No power lines Note found power lines can benefit end up property MASIE 11111 RSC REW Efficient wide tips thinner airfoil sections combine greater thrust noise suppression true tip path G/F K Classic Series made 33% glass-filled nylon strength durability will out-perform wood other plastics water sand & gravel runways Wood Series made lightweight kiln-dried beechwood sizes 9 1 6 inches heavier maple 18 24 inch range New 18 inch Classic Series 1 6 24 engines has semi-scale look excellent performance - Available local hobby dealer G/F SERIES black glass-filled nylon8x4 8x61 35 55x4 55x45$ 999x4 9x5 9x6 9x8 95x6 . 1 55 6x3 6x35 6x49910x6 10x7 10x8175 7x4 7x61251 1x6 1x7 1x75 1x9. 195 K SERIES black glass-filled nylonI 4x61 4x8495 12x6 12x8$28515x815x10595 13x6 13x838516x616x8665 WOOD SERIES beechwood mapleI 4x6 4x8 4x 10$ 525 9x4 9x5 9x6 9x8$195I 6x6 6x8 6x 10895 10x5 10x6 lOxl 10x822518x6 18x8 18x101395 11x6 11x7 11x8IlxlO.25520x620x820x101595 12x6 12x8 12x932522x8 22x10 22x121795 13x6 13x8 13x1039524x8 24x10 24x121995 See Local Hobby Dealer Master Asrscrew Propellers & Accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 MONIER CIRCLE HO CORDOVA CALIFORNIA 95742 far enough away devalue property reduce potential future development have power lines have checked ensure free radio interference G Not too close main roads H No utilities less chance develop ment area obtained services John Ferrari qualified realtor Because personality caring professionalism became very good friend club need find person like John attended committee board meetings would purge Multiple Listing Service give us new properties come market point next committee responsibility came play identify good candidates out listings received John way committee always looking viable Continued poge 68 August1992 65 MIC 0-EL IC NEW MicroJet Package TO BUILD FAN POWER MODULE Emire module weighs just 26 gruns ounce thrust Flies models 0160 90 Inn up 3 ounces Package Includes motor 3s Somah NICd battery wiring hamess charger pans S5un~ complete Instructions build Ian unn 0 LOG Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 65 sites John would call us periodically see things going need carefully choose site committee its members need dedicated hut must have time available look properties member committee contributed something member contributed shoes Bob Herden spent much time looking parcels Im sure wore holes Bob members ultimately found site purchased possible site found necessary evaluate done having several committee members visit together virtually look under rock theory being what may see another will meet needs comfortable ready advise board found ideal site may remember plan called us have viable site candidate make offer January 1 1990 safety margin July 1 1990 effort didnt find ideal site until July 1991 must factor planning can delays board made offer site accepted October 10 1991 closed deal 109-acre flying site As result some very innovative financing member owns portion clubs new flying site Needless say excitement builds day Thefinance aspect project next phase examine chose put good part first telling developed project/procedure locate purchase site tested proved successful mean imply finance difficult part know time must part greenbacks can painful Stan discussed point longer other aspect project course knew what dues needed fix minds just what number club member would accept made several presentations members could adjust fact going additional expense associated owning own flying site felt necessary develop certificate program certificate having specific value way members paid new field fund through certificates would have valid documentation fact field partners set value certificate $75 established would necessary member purchase five certificates rate per year five years also gave members option buying five once reduced cost $50 per certificate would give club immediate injection cash concerned should have substantial nest egg permit us make offer should good candidate site become quickly available point lets take look much capital can generated certificate program Use imagination members club dont have members other clubs area would willing join common effort what value would club set certificate certificates would require members own Would offer discount chose number certificates 150 because RAMS enjoy membership about 130 can play numbers Dont intimidated club smaller must start somewhere Certificate Sale Yield $ 150 members x$250$37500 150 members x$75$11250 150 members x $75 x S yrs 50 estimated number members would take discount number would go five years Est 60 members x$250 $15000 Est 90 members x$75 yr #1$6750 Est 90 members x$75 x S $33750 As can see search ongoing dollars can accumulating support down payment purchase What would we didnt have enough money certificates found right site Well exactly what happened ready talked about probability time made presentation membership mentioned need innovative financing As soon known much additional money needed President McCarty personally called several members offering chance participate mortgage would earn reasonable interest investment Over dozen members stepped forward counted mortgage held board dues increase unanimously approved membership fully covers yearly mortgage payment investors Additionally felt some individuals club might want developed $1000 Gold $500 Silver certificate program purpose encourage larger contribution recognizing member special way Gold certificate program provided A Five certificates B Life membershiplno dues C Specially designed gold-lettered jacket D Gift certificate $50 quality field box 68 Model Aviation ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER Use 4 5 cell packs Dec91 RCMI $49 ELECTRONIC SWITCH optoisolated on/off control ignition glow smoke pump video board start etc $39 GLITCH BUSTER 6 channel Opto-isolator signal boost Kills glitches dead Use separate servo battery pack $45 TWIN SYNC keeps engines sync gas glow & 4 stroke motors $85 5M4 THROTTLE 05 40 size electric motors Best marketl $110 JOMAR PRODUCTS 8606 SUSANVIEW LANE CINTI OH 45244 513-474-0985 please include 82 extra nbintain costs. AT LAST Z-BEST ENGINE CLEANER An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner B/C Engines Removes _Burned-on Fuel Residue Encrusted Carbon Buildup Any Bare Metal Engine Outside Inside Z-BEST Cleans Mafflers Tuned Fipes Headers lEnlaout &ris&&ingi II wunt Harm Discolor Metal Four Ounces will Clean 10-OS Engines Clean Engines Run Cooler Last Longer $25&BCA825%taxDiutBY send check moneyAIRBORNE hOBBIES order ask local3764 30th St San Diego CA 92104 dealerMIC800-362-0505 VISA SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DONT GET STUCK WITH CHINESE COPIES 3 Models Choose As Low As 9959 3 Anis Power Fend Acailoble 12 Month Warranto 100% Puts Suoply Tooling Available 17 Swing 11 o 18 Mill Tabla FREE CATALOGUE SHOPTASK P0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 98407 SINCE 1951 Silver certificate offered above less life membership field box Gold Silver program requires payment full up front cash check Visa MasterCard As can see obtained credit card capability local bank make easier members pay certificates club absorbed bank fee point could reviewed board club board decided refund money paid toward certificates member made request writing prior time club offer accepted refund procedure has since modified club will now place member waiting list refund refund will issued new member joins make entire field purchase program work necessary have some very capable forward-thinking individuals board executive level fortunate have good leadership presidents held office during time eproject under wayJohn Mitchell Warren Boudrie Moe Jacobs Jim McCartyall made mark president 1990 executive Xerox Corporation strong accounting background Jim McCarty clearly responsible keeping everything track approached end time went intensive things got knew continuity leadership level very important senior members Vic Mazura succeeded talking Jim running reelection 1991 Jim won advantage having same person president doing same things doing well made whole project go lot smoother opinion Thank Jim Continuity important board might good time ask yourself enough Does everything turn over once board might time make adjustments should favorably consider field purchase project became necessary modify clubs articles incorporation process modifying clubs bylaws Stan found advisable redraft sections field proposal felt like two different gears never seen another now mesh perfectly willing whatever necessary make happen wont bore bylaw changes field proposal changes made clubs bylaws probably different will whatever necessary need arises Its important point out differences between various areas country between cities Land costs availability can major obstacles fully realize because what have just mentioned project may costprohibitive community Other alternatives may appropriate truly wish much success direction club elect go project Regardless circumstances something help ensure have place fly future Talk people AMA Headquarters greatest resource community situated within 30 45 minutes farm country open spaces land farm open spaces can found $2500 less acre club could good candidate site ownership Rochester New York fell category took advantage Closing some loopholes Prior October 10 closing date new site personally went neighbors though quite far away introduced myself explained fine organization represented told planning purchase parcel land nearby concern knew right up front what would doing would good neighbors asked people spoke sign letter town board indicating spoken regarding RAMS objectives Everyone signed person volunteered go us visit town fathers Continued page 75 TYPHOON state-of-the art design pattern competition Plug-in adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sq versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length n/71 1/2 Power 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sq versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 Clear canopy$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$895 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels includ edThree standard sizes avail able special lengths order 7/8 dia x 2 ftprecision fit$1095 1 1/4diax2ft$995 1 1/2 dia x 3 ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired$795 FL THEEVER *provides solid support accurate building Rugged construction 7 ply aircraft plywood Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up *Gontains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations 5 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 95 Two 5 ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts 5 Include $350/Item S&H*FL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 * Fax 904 494-0207 August 1992 69 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINEAL THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74ee4a9e4/oae4 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Fronf St.Monfezuma IA 50171 6235154 Fly-Safe saved plane Wavz 47 Leonard Crescent Peofteld NY 14526 716 385 -8840 Kit22595 Assembled 5 also gave neighbor phone number asked call us first should ever problem opinion neighbors learn clubs activities after fact defensive will very difficult impossible turn around have found farther go out countryside better chance success will have keeping site Once site found choose clubs best ambassador begin making friends new neighbors club must never forget promise made neighbor must promise kept flying site wont no better time present begin tightening up rules club such mufflers propellers noise Practice now later will perfect routine Ive tried bring human touch article because clearly real people involved made happen hope will dream Stan RAMS did because dreams eventually come true did us can Ironically complete article find myself relocating Fairfax Virginia will have opportunity fly new field Stan will Im sure RAMS membership will enjoy minute Should have questions can reached through AMA will happy assist can Good luck good field hunting ylon RacinglHager Continued page 74 Whatever reason indications tbe attendance will better next year pilots missed race year have stated would join NMPRA 1992 try qualify aircraft race year powered Nelson Quickie 40s really surprise other legal engines competitive far airplanes varied little engines V-tail definitely dominant feature Eleven 16 entries configuration tail High- low-wing designs used about equal numbers AMA rules seem allowing quite few different approaches airplane design seem work okay can competitive another Saturday weather looked going perfectlittle no clouds light variable winds Brad crew putting final touches course getting people assigned stations pits set near edge pavement fueling table set up just front impound area planes drained refilled held staging area until time fly 15% fuel supplied Don Nix Powermaster preparations taken care look like going great day After brief pilots meeting racing got started first round immediately confirmed Nelson engines fairly equal Staightaway speeds very close Most heats ended planes very tight finish immediately evident thumbs would decide race exciting heat opening round between Doug Whiteaker 1991 National Points Champion Jimmy Bartels fought out right down wire Doug coming out top turning first rounds fastest time1lO82 Jimmys 11188 beginning Round two continued tight battles heat round between Arizona racer Tim Lime again Doug Whiteaker race closer Continued page 76 August1992 75 Fly-Safe features On-board battery monitor Radio monitor Plane locator Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 69 eFLIattr Itt9U2T521/9 semanaIz WSAT 5-6 lb 1116 Wnndmnm Lanes9a 57lIE 5 op CheSt Cit 371flam 09boO 00 0~ plo 1615 6221171PIn 2030Ia pEn solo Ed ply AP THE AIRPLANE IS IN ItOR SI-IAPE TOO
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 64, 65, 68, 69, 75
The RAMS airpark east urn urnuuniwu PUIL us inure s pienty OT room tor parking big contest scheduled Note power unus running ciagonally across left edge distance isolated homes SO MANY us belong model club have experienced trauma associated loss flying site know too well can result very long frustrating search locate new Very few clubs country make effort reduce chances happening clubs taking bold steps toward protecting interests members same time casting benchmark protecting hobby large Think about nothing now someone else will determine clubs destiny later So nothing now December issue MA read very interesting timely article story dreamer Joe Beshar efforts resulted development Bergen County Model Aerodrome New Jersey call Joe dreamer out disrespect because too believe power dream possession thing item achievement whatever enjoy today began somewhere dream Edison Bell Goddard Lindbergh NASA dreamed because dreams came true have benefitted Joe realized something done preserve enjoyment flying RC New Jersey ensure coming up ranks would also able pursue enjoy hobby future 38 Model Aviation What have just read nutshell sums up purpose article several ways reduce chances losing place fly am going take through procedures necessary own own flying site tell progressive club succeeded accomplishing just Before begin its necessary point out no guarantees life know Nothing forever owning own field can place club rather unique position can beneficial also very long-term also important note politics community unique different some communities governmental assistance may possible club does fit requirements own site county may good alternative Well talk about requirements later came Rochester New York early seventies too long after joined two clubs area called Rochester Aero Modeling Society RAMS nice field renting club made up approximately 60 members flew few years until about 1976 day entrance road blocked sign placed owner said Field closed no flying permitted shocked However shock soon wore off committee appointed quickly locate another field Three years slipped past peppered series successes failures membership dropped 18 things looking very good uctoer iu ii tne real estate closing HAMS new flying field L attorney RC Pattern pilot Ed Braiman RAMS President McCarty RAMS Treasurer John Anderson attorney seller author Finally members located attorney along brothers owned some land club succeeded leasing parcel smaller club would have liked better continuing search club continues fly parcel will moving its new site during 1992 point might want know bought new site much area now have fly idea ownership mind number years following troubles club experienced decided introduce concept club meeting year about 1982 surprised response individual stood up expounded ridiculous idea thought owning expensive land fly model airplanes foolish said Others jumped down went proposal felt though tied rail tarred feathered What could have gone wrong asked myself didnt seem anyone cared Going back over evenings events shed light great idea went down flames trying convince members board look raising spending money club ever seen board trying come grips having enough money cut grass present field few years went board RAMS began detect greater degree difficulty renewing field lease point repeated phone calls owner went unanswered Finally after much effort lease signed few years lessand cost handwriting wall others felt another field loss could occur soon become friendly club member always impressed clear-thinking positive gentlemen very ingredients necessary assist helping make field purchase proposal fly asked Stan Gutowski would join develop proposal would ultimately give club its own field Stan agreed result excellent friendship has developed knew would working together months decided gather much information subject possible contacted AMA Headquarters sent very large packet material documenting efforts other clubs Headquarters continues very helpful excellent resource should use Prior joining forces former presidents John Mitchell developed response form membership would determine would support project aimed field continued page 64 August1992 39 Project/Timetable Status used s revised project progressed APTECH Electric Motor Relay Controllers MO-i1 Amp BEC 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking push button start switch 30 Amp fuse 10 x 17 circuit board 15 oz mci wiring harness $2500 MC-HD 1 Amp BEG 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking ON/OFF motor control $4000 push button start switch Heavy duty relay may used competition motors unfused 17 x 23 circuit board 20 oz mci wiring harness Extra sets 4 Power Pol3O Amp Modular connectors $300 precision engineered units highly reliable easy use fully assembled ready flight include connectors propeller braking feature ideal folding props Model MO-i requires no adjustments Model MC-HD provides adjustable ON/OFF throttle stick threshold digital throttle servo interface Model MC-HD provides dependable glitch-free ON/OFF motor control its fail-safe system shuts off motor transmitter signal interrupted use 6 7 cell battery packs 72 84 V Both models come 0 full set Power Pole high current connectors choice Futaba G J Airtronics JRreceiver connector No other electric motor controllers provide features prices Designed manufactured USA Money back guarantee Send check money order American Precision Technologies Inc PO Box 53 Nutting Lake MA 01865 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Handcut Instruction Manual Photo Page Specify receiver connector type Please add $400 shipping handling per order NJ residents Add 7% sales tax Please allow 2-4 weeks delivery order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax WOODWORKING MACHINERY POWERMATICADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS eSAKuRAYS & OS SURPASS 120 ARTISANWJV -3538a also haveEXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR FRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIFE $100woodworking ICONE COUPLERS AND TNL PIPES ALSO AVAILABLE booksCLL O fojovOALR HjIFEs WfTFO PO Box 536-Y icane WV 25526 PIT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 l4 924-3940 z_ Field 0 Dreams Continued page 39 ownership members briefed club stood present field owners forms mailed Stan surprised see almost member responded John scored results computer better two-thirds favor owning own field off running form made up six statements five possible responses Responses numbered 1 through 5 Circling 5 meant strongly agreed statement 11 meant didnt Knowing members ready move forward board asked Stan prepare plan timetable identifying evaluating funding purchase flying site same time request several club members board asked current field owners develop proposal club buy present 12-acre site received proposal $3500 per acreor $42000 just 12 acres very good deal Stan began regular series meetings structure proposal broke project sections feeling would help membership better understand what done same time make easier Stan regularly brief members extremely important aspect overall effort members must know project times must asked vote portion cant surprises members vitally important members given very complete clear presentation Lets take look divided up project youll have better understanding broke overall project five sections divided section subsections five sections follows A Approval proposal organization B Site evaluation selection C Financing D Legal E Communications Section required Stan develop workable proposal would emphasize fact viability club depended access adequate flying site First put together organizational chart board directors being responsible project management Stan advisors chart shows Legal Financial Site Communications chart reproduced elsewhere article member appointed lead committee assembled functions set date committee must up running placed date chart 64 Model Aviation Another aircraft added Ikon line fine kits 1/4 scale Ryan PT-22 90 17 lbs special meeting almost member present board did excellent job ensure member knew important night Stan provided members very comprehensive overview using flip charts what going involved next three years big undertaking knew would have chance members didnt buy time-lined action needed occur see timetable elsewhere article prepared answer question arose did point club about two years its three-year lease left concerned lease might renewed needed have first committee working May 1 1988 expected would ready make offer January 1 1990 However safety margin went July 1 1990 walked members through search financing proposed raise funds would seek legal advice promised help board would let know step way nervous apparently didnt show because vote evening almost unanimous proceed elated point required committee member maintain absolute confidentiality didnt want rumors false hopes develop within club important did want some town board learn prematurely model airplane club might coming community before chance show wonderful Stan decided cochair siteselection committee clearly important aspects programand show results quickiy also nurtured other committees ensure got up running achieved its objective left communications function board because responsible club newsletter simply gave information developed order site selection committee move quickly developed site evaluation criteria criteria chose Rochester may different criteria area must established committee has know what looking chose following criteria A Flat site B Minimal numher trees D No houses directions D Minimum 25 acres E Maximum price $2500 per acre Higher priced candidates may under certain circumstances reviewed F No power lines Note found power lines can benefit end up property MASIE 11111 RSC REW Efficient wide tips thinner airfoil sections combine greater thrust noise suppression true tip path G/F K Classic Series made 33% glass-filled nylon strength durability will out-perform wood other plastics water sand & gravel runways Wood Series made lightweight kiln-dried beechwood sizes 9 1 6 inches heavier maple 18 24 inch range New 18 inch Classic Series 1 6 24 engines has semi-scale look excellent performance - Available local hobby dealer G/F SERIES black glass-filled nylon8x4 8x61 35 55x4 55x45$ 999x4 9x5 9x6 9x8 95x6 . 1 55 6x3 6x35 6x49910x6 10x7 10x8175 7x4 7x61251 1x6 1x7 1x75 1x9. 195 K SERIES black glass-filled nylonI 4x61 4x8495 12x6 12x8$28515x815x10595 13x6 13x838516x616x8665 WOOD SERIES beechwood mapleI 4x6 4x8 4x 10$ 525 9x4 9x5 9x6 9x8$195I 6x6 6x8 6x 10895 10x5 10x6 lOxl 10x822518x6 18x8 18x101395 11x6 11x7 11x8IlxlO.25520x620x820x101595 12x6 12x8 12x932522x8 22x10 22x121795 13x6 13x8 13x1039524x8 24x10 24x121995 See Local Hobby Dealer Master Asrscrew Propellers & Accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 MONIER CIRCLE HO CORDOVA CALIFORNIA 95742 far enough away devalue property reduce potential future development have power lines have checked ensure free radio interference G Not too close main roads H No utilities less chance develop ment area obtained services John Ferrari qualified realtor Because personality caring professionalism became very good friend club need find person like John attended committee board meetings would purge Multiple Listing Service give us new properties come market point next committee responsibility came play identify good candidates out listings received John way committee always looking viable Continued poge 68 August1992 65 MIC 0-EL IC NEW MicroJet Package TO BUILD FAN POWER MODULE Emire module weighs just 26 gruns ounce thrust Flies models 0160 90 Inn up 3 ounces Package Includes motor 3s Somah NICd battery wiring hamess charger pans S5un~ complete Instructions build Ian unn 0 LOG Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 65 sites John would call us periodically see things going need carefully choose site committee its members need dedicated hut must have time available look properties member committee contributed something member contributed shoes Bob Herden spent much time looking parcels Im sure wore holes Bob members ultimately found site purchased possible site found necessary evaluate done having several committee members visit together virtually look under rock theory being what may see another will meet needs comfortable ready advise board found ideal site may remember plan called us have viable site candidate make offer January 1 1990 safety margin July 1 1990 effort didnt find ideal site until July 1991 must factor planning can delays board made offer site accepted October 10 1991 closed deal 109-acre flying site As result some very innovative financing member owns portion clubs new flying site Needless say excitement builds day Thefinance aspect project next phase examine chose put good part first telling developed project/procedure locate purchase site tested proved successful mean imply finance difficult part know time must part greenbacks can painful Stan discussed point longer other aspect project course knew what dues needed fix minds just what number club member would accept made several presentations members could adjust fact going additional expense associated owning own flying site felt necessary develop certificate program certificate having specific value way members paid new field fund through certificates would have valid documentation fact field partners set value certificate $75 established would necessary member purchase five certificates rate per year five years also gave members option buying five once reduced cost $50 per certificate would give club immediate injection cash concerned should have substantial nest egg permit us make offer should good candidate site become quickly available point lets take look much capital can generated certificate program Use imagination members club dont have members other clubs area would willing join common effort what value would club set certificate certificates would require members own Would offer discount chose number certificates 150 because RAMS enjoy membership about 130 can play numbers Dont intimidated club smaller must start somewhere Certificate Sale Yield $ 150 members x$250$37500 150 members x$75$11250 150 members x $75 x S yrs 50 estimated number members would take discount number would go five years Est 60 members x$250 $15000 Est 90 members x$75 yr #1$6750 Est 90 members x$75 x S $33750 As can see search ongoing dollars can accumulating support down payment purchase What would we didnt have enough money certificates found right site Well exactly what happened ready talked about probability time made presentation membership mentioned need innovative financing As soon known much additional money needed President McCarty personally called several members offering chance participate mortgage would earn reasonable interest investment Over dozen members stepped forward counted mortgage held board dues increase unanimously approved membership fully covers yearly mortgage payment investors Additionally felt some individuals club might want developed $1000 Gold $500 Silver certificate program purpose encourage larger contribution recognizing member special way Gold certificate program provided A Five certificates B Life membershiplno dues C Specially designed gold-lettered jacket D Gift certificate $50 quality field box 68 Model Aviation ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER Use 4 5 cell packs Dec91 RCMI $49 ELECTRONIC SWITCH optoisolated on/off control ignition glow smoke pump video board start etc $39 GLITCH BUSTER 6 channel Opto-isolator signal boost Kills glitches dead Use separate servo battery pack $45 TWIN SYNC keeps engines sync gas glow & 4 stroke motors $85 5M4 THROTTLE 05 40 size electric motors Best marketl $110 JOMAR PRODUCTS 8606 SUSANVIEW LANE CINTI OH 45244 513-474-0985 please include 82 extra nbintain costs. AT LAST Z-BEST ENGINE CLEANER An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner B/C Engines Removes _Burned-on Fuel Residue Encrusted Carbon Buildup Any Bare Metal Engine Outside Inside Z-BEST Cleans Mafflers Tuned Fipes Headers lEnlaout &ris&&ingi II wunt Harm Discolor Metal Four Ounces will Clean 10-OS Engines Clean Engines Run Cooler Last Longer $25&BCA825%taxDiutBY send check moneyAIRBORNE hOBBIES order ask local3764 30th St San Diego CA 92104 dealerMIC800-362-0505 VISA SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DONT GET STUCK WITH CHINESE COPIES 3 Models Choose As Low As 9959 3 Anis Power Fend Acailoble 12 Month Warranto 100% Puts Suoply Tooling Available 17 Swing 11 o 18 Mill Tabla FREE CATALOGUE SHOPTASK P0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 98407 SINCE 1951 Silver certificate offered above less life membership field box Gold Silver program requires payment full up front cash check Visa MasterCard As can see obtained credit card capability local bank make easier members pay certificates club absorbed bank fee point could reviewed board club board decided refund money paid toward certificates member made request writing prior time club offer accepted refund procedure has since modified club will now place member waiting list refund refund will issued new member joins make entire field purchase program work necessary have some very capable forward-thinking individuals board executive level fortunate have good leadership presidents held office during time eproject under wayJohn Mitchell Warren Boudrie Moe Jacobs Jim McCartyall made mark president 1990 executive Xerox Corporation strong accounting background Jim McCarty clearly responsible keeping everything track approached end time went intensive things got knew continuity leadership level very important senior members Vic Mazura succeeded talking Jim running reelection 1991 Jim won advantage having same person president doing same things doing well made whole project go lot smoother opinion Thank Jim Continuity important board might good time ask yourself enough Does everything turn over once board might time make adjustments should favorably consider field purchase project became necessary modify clubs articles incorporation process modifying clubs bylaws Stan found advisable redraft sections field proposal felt like two different gears never seen another now mesh perfectly willing whatever necessary make happen wont bore bylaw changes field proposal changes made clubs bylaws probably different will whatever necessary need arises Its important point out differences between various areas country between cities Land costs availability can major obstacles fully realize because what have just mentioned project may costprohibitive community Other alternatives may appropriate truly wish much success direction club elect go project Regardless circumstances something help ensure have place fly future Talk people AMA Headquarters greatest resource community situated within 30 45 minutes farm country open spaces land farm open spaces can found $2500 less acre club could good candidate site ownership Rochester New York fell category took advantage Closing some loopholes Prior October 10 closing date new site personally went neighbors though quite far away introduced myself explained fine organization represented told planning purchase parcel land nearby concern knew right up front what would doing would good neighbors asked people spoke sign letter town board indicating spoken regarding RAMS objectives Everyone signed person volunteered go us visit town fathers Continued page 75 TYPHOON state-of-the art design pattern competition Plug-in adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sq versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length n/71 1/2 Power 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sq versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 Clear canopy$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$895 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels includ edThree standard sizes avail able special lengths order 7/8 dia x 2 ftprecision fit$1095 1 1/4diax2ft$995 1 1/2 dia x 3 ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired$795 FL THEEVER *provides solid support accurate building Rugged construction 7 ply aircraft plywood Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up *Gontains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations 5 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 95 Two 5 ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts 5 Include $350/Item S&H*FL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 * Fax 904 494-0207 August 1992 69 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINEAL THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74ee4a9e4/oae4 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Fronf St.Monfezuma IA 50171 6235154 Fly-Safe saved plane Wavz 47 Leonard Crescent Peofteld NY 14526 716 385 -8840 Kit22595 Assembled 5 also gave neighbor phone number asked call us first should ever problem opinion neighbors learn clubs activities after fact defensive will very difficult impossible turn around have found farther go out countryside better chance success will have keeping site Once site found choose clubs best ambassador begin making friends new neighbors club must never forget promise made neighbor must promise kept flying site wont no better time present begin tightening up rules club such mufflers propellers noise Practice now later will perfect routine Ive tried bring human touch article because clearly real people involved made happen hope will dream Stan RAMS did because dreams eventually come true did us can Ironically complete article find myself relocating Fairfax Virginia will have opportunity fly new field Stan will Im sure RAMS membership will enjoy minute Should have questions can reached through AMA will happy assist can Good luck good field hunting ylon RacinglHager Continued page 74 Whatever reason indications tbe attendance will better next year pilots missed race year have stated would join NMPRA 1992 try qualify aircraft race year powered Nelson Quickie 40s really surprise other legal engines competitive far airplanes varied little engines V-tail definitely dominant feature Eleven 16 entries configuration tail High- low-wing designs used about equal numbers AMA rules seem allowing quite few different approaches airplane design seem work okay can competitive another Saturday weather looked going perfectlittle no clouds light variable winds Brad crew putting final touches course getting people assigned stations pits set near edge pavement fueling table set up just front impound area planes drained refilled held staging area until time fly 15% fuel supplied Don Nix Powermaster preparations taken care look like going great day After brief pilots meeting racing got started first round immediately confirmed Nelson engines fairly equal Staightaway speeds very close Most heats ended planes very tight finish immediately evident thumbs would decide race exciting heat opening round between Doug Whiteaker 1991 National Points Champion Jimmy Bartels fought out right down wire Doug coming out top turning first rounds fastest time1lO82 Jimmys 11188 beginning Round two continued tight battles heat round between Arizona racer Tim Lime again Doug Whiteaker race closer Continued page 76 August1992 75 Fly-Safe features On-board battery monitor Radio monitor Plane locator Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 69 eFLIattr Itt9U2T521/9 semanaIz WSAT 5-6 lb 1116 Wnndmnm Lanes9a 57lIE 5 op CheSt Cit 371flam 09boO 00 0~ plo 1615 6221171PIn 2030Ia pEn solo Ed ply AP THE AIRPLANE IS IN ItOR SI-IAPE TOO
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 64, 65, 68, 69, 75
The RAMS airpark east urn urnuuniwu PUIL us inure s pienty OT room tor parking big contest scheduled Note power unus running ciagonally across left edge distance isolated homes SO MANY us belong model club have experienced trauma associated loss flying site know too well can result very long frustrating search locate new Very few clubs country make effort reduce chances happening clubs taking bold steps toward protecting interests members same time casting benchmark protecting hobby large Think about nothing now someone else will determine clubs destiny later So nothing now December issue MA read very interesting timely article story dreamer Joe Beshar efforts resulted development Bergen County Model Aerodrome New Jersey call Joe dreamer out disrespect because too believe power dream possession thing item achievement whatever enjoy today began somewhere dream Edison Bell Goddard Lindbergh NASA dreamed because dreams came true have benefitted Joe realized something done preserve enjoyment flying RC New Jersey ensure coming up ranks would also able pursue enjoy hobby future 38 Model Aviation What have just read nutshell sums up purpose article several ways reduce chances losing place fly am going take through procedures necessary own own flying site tell progressive club succeeded accomplishing just Before begin its necessary point out no guarantees life know Nothing forever owning own field can place club rather unique position can beneficial also very long-term also important note politics community unique different some communities governmental assistance may possible club does fit requirements own site county may good alternative Well talk about requirements later came Rochester New York early seventies too long after joined two clubs area called Rochester Aero Modeling Society RAMS nice field renting club made up approximately 60 members flew few years until about 1976 day entrance road blocked sign placed owner said Field closed no flying permitted shocked However shock soon wore off committee appointed quickly locate another field Three years slipped past peppered series successes failures membership dropped 18 things looking very good uctoer iu ii tne real estate closing HAMS new flying field L attorney RC Pattern pilot Ed Braiman RAMS President McCarty RAMS Treasurer John Anderson attorney seller author Finally members located attorney along brothers owned some land club succeeded leasing parcel smaller club would have liked better continuing search club continues fly parcel will moving its new site during 1992 point might want know bought new site much area now have fly idea ownership mind number years following troubles club experienced decided introduce concept club meeting year about 1982 surprised response individual stood up expounded ridiculous idea thought owning expensive land fly model airplanes foolish said Others jumped down went proposal felt though tied rail tarred feathered What could have gone wrong asked myself didnt seem anyone cared Going back over evenings events shed light great idea went down flames trying convince members board look raising spending money club ever seen board trying come grips having enough money cut grass present field few years went board RAMS began detect greater degree difficulty renewing field lease point repeated phone calls owner went unanswered Finally after much effort lease signed few years lessand cost handwriting wall others felt another field loss could occur soon become friendly club member always impressed clear-thinking positive gentlemen very ingredients necessary assist helping make field purchase proposal fly asked Stan Gutowski would join develop proposal would ultimately give club its own field Stan agreed result excellent friendship has developed knew would working together months decided gather much information subject possible contacted AMA Headquarters sent very large packet material documenting efforts other clubs Headquarters continues very helpful excellent resource should use Prior joining forces former presidents John Mitchell developed response form membership would determine would support project aimed field continued page 64 August1992 39 Project/Timetable Status used s revised project progressed APTECH Electric Motor Relay Controllers MO-i1 Amp BEC 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking push button start switch 30 Amp fuse 10 x 17 circuit board 15 oz mci wiring harness $2500 MC-HD 1 Amp BEG 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking ON/OFF motor control $4000 push button start switch Heavy duty relay may used competition motors unfused 17 x 23 circuit board 20 oz mci wiring harness Extra sets 4 Power Pol3O Amp Modular connectors $300 precision engineered units highly reliable easy use fully assembled ready flight include connectors propeller braking feature ideal folding props Model MO-i requires no adjustments Model MC-HD provides adjustable ON/OFF throttle stick threshold digital throttle servo interface Model MC-HD provides dependable glitch-free ON/OFF motor control its fail-safe system shuts off motor transmitter signal interrupted use 6 7 cell battery packs 72 84 V Both models come 0 full set Power Pole high current connectors choice Futaba G J Airtronics JRreceiver connector No other electric motor controllers provide features prices Designed manufactured USA Money back guarantee Send check money order American Precision Technologies Inc PO Box 53 Nutting Lake MA 01865 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Handcut Instruction Manual Photo Page Specify receiver connector type Please add $400 shipping handling per order NJ residents Add 7% sales tax Please allow 2-4 weeks delivery order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax WOODWORKING MACHINERY POWERMATICADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS eSAKuRAYS & OS SURPASS 120 ARTISANWJV -3538a also haveEXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR FRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIFE $100woodworking ICONE COUPLERS AND TNL PIPES ALSO AVAILABLE booksCLL O fojovOALR HjIFEs WfTFO PO Box 536-Y icane WV 25526 PIT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 l4 924-3940 z_ Field 0 Dreams Continued page 39 ownership members briefed club stood present field owners forms mailed Stan surprised see almost member responded John scored results computer better two-thirds favor owning own field off running form made up six statements five possible responses Responses numbered 1 through 5 Circling 5 meant strongly agreed statement 11 meant didnt Knowing members ready move forward board asked Stan prepare plan timetable identifying evaluating funding purchase flying site same time request several club members board asked current field owners develop proposal club buy present 12-acre site received proposal $3500 per acreor $42000 just 12 acres very good deal Stan began regular series meetings structure proposal broke project sections feeling would help membership better understand what done same time make easier Stan regularly brief members extremely important aspect overall effort members must know project times must asked vote portion cant surprises members vitally important members given very complete clear presentation Lets take look divided up project youll have better understanding broke overall project five sections divided section subsections five sections follows A Approval proposal organization B Site evaluation selection C Financing D Legal E Communications Section required Stan develop workable proposal would emphasize fact viability club depended access adequate flying site First put together organizational chart board directors being responsible project management Stan advisors chart shows Legal Financial Site Communications chart reproduced elsewhere article member appointed lead committee assembled functions set date committee must up running placed date chart 64 Model Aviation Another aircraft added Ikon line fine kits 1/4 scale Ryan PT-22 90 17 lbs special meeting almost member present board did excellent job ensure member knew important night Stan provided members very comprehensive overview using flip charts what going involved next three years big undertaking knew would have chance members didnt buy time-lined action needed occur see timetable elsewhere article prepared answer question arose did point club about two years its three-year lease left concerned lease might renewed needed have first committee working May 1 1988 expected would ready make offer January 1 1990 However safety margin went July 1 1990 walked members through search financing proposed raise funds would seek legal advice promised help board would let know step way nervous apparently didnt show because vote evening almost unanimous proceed elated point required committee member maintain absolute confidentiality didnt want rumors false hopes develop within club important did want some town board learn prematurely model airplane club might coming community before chance show wonderful Stan decided cochair siteselection committee clearly important aspects programand show results quickiy also nurtured other committees ensure got up running achieved its objective left communications function board because responsible club newsletter simply gave information developed order site selection committee move quickly developed site evaluation criteria criteria chose Rochester may different criteria area must established committee has know what looking chose following criteria A Flat site B Minimal numher trees D No houses directions D Minimum 25 acres E Maximum price $2500 per acre Higher priced candidates may under certain circumstances reviewed F No power lines Note found power lines can benefit end up property MASIE 11111 RSC REW Efficient wide tips thinner airfoil sections combine greater thrust noise suppression true tip path G/F K Classic Series made 33% glass-filled nylon strength durability will out-perform wood other plastics water sand & gravel runways Wood Series made lightweight kiln-dried beechwood sizes 9 1 6 inches heavier maple 18 24 inch range New 18 inch Classic Series 1 6 24 engines has semi-scale look excellent performance - Available local hobby dealer G/F SERIES black glass-filled nylon8x4 8x61 35 55x4 55x45$ 999x4 9x5 9x6 9x8 95x6 . 1 55 6x3 6x35 6x49910x6 10x7 10x8175 7x4 7x61251 1x6 1x7 1x75 1x9. 195 K SERIES black glass-filled nylonI 4x61 4x8495 12x6 12x8$28515x815x10595 13x6 13x838516x616x8665 WOOD SERIES beechwood mapleI 4x6 4x8 4x 10$ 525 9x4 9x5 9x6 9x8$195I 6x6 6x8 6x 10895 10x5 10x6 lOxl 10x822518x6 18x8 18x101395 11x6 11x7 11x8IlxlO.25520x620x820x101595 12x6 12x8 12x932522x8 22x10 22x121795 13x6 13x8 13x1039524x8 24x10 24x121995 See Local Hobby Dealer Master Asrscrew Propellers & Accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 MONIER CIRCLE HO CORDOVA CALIFORNIA 95742 far enough away devalue property reduce potential future development have power lines have checked ensure free radio interference G Not too close main roads H No utilities less chance develop ment area obtained services John Ferrari qualified realtor Because personality caring professionalism became very good friend club need find person like John attended committee board meetings would purge Multiple Listing Service give us new properties come market point next committee responsibility came play identify good candidates out listings received John way committee always looking viable Continued poge 68 August1992 65 MIC 0-EL IC NEW MicroJet Package TO BUILD FAN POWER MODULE Emire module weighs just 26 gruns ounce thrust Flies models 0160 90 Inn up 3 ounces Package Includes motor 3s Somah NICd battery wiring hamess charger pans S5un~ complete Instructions build Ian unn 0 LOG Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 65 sites John would call us periodically see things going need carefully choose site committee its members need dedicated hut must have time available look properties member committee contributed something member contributed shoes Bob Herden spent much time looking parcels Im sure wore holes Bob members ultimately found site purchased possible site found necessary evaluate done having several committee members visit together virtually look under rock theory being what may see another will meet needs comfortable ready advise board found ideal site may remember plan called us have viable site candidate make offer January 1 1990 safety margin July 1 1990 effort didnt find ideal site until July 1991 must factor planning can delays board made offer site accepted October 10 1991 closed deal 109-acre flying site As result some very innovative financing member owns portion clubs new flying site Needless say excitement builds day Thefinance aspect project next phase examine chose put good part first telling developed project/procedure locate purchase site tested proved successful mean imply finance difficult part know time must part greenbacks can painful Stan discussed point longer other aspect project course knew what dues needed fix minds just what number club member would accept made several presentations members could adjust fact going additional expense associated owning own flying site felt necessary develop certificate program certificate having specific value way members paid new field fund through certificates would have valid documentation fact field partners set value certificate $75 established would necessary member purchase five certificates rate per year five years also gave members option buying five once reduced cost $50 per certificate would give club immediate injection cash concerned should have substantial nest egg permit us make offer should good candidate site become quickly available point lets take look much capital can generated certificate program Use imagination members club dont have members other clubs area would willing join common effort what value would club set certificate certificates would require members own Would offer discount chose number certificates 150 because RAMS enjoy membership about 130 can play numbers Dont intimidated club smaller must start somewhere Certificate Sale Yield $ 150 members x$250$37500 150 members x$75$11250 150 members x $75 x S yrs 50 estimated number members would take discount number would go five years Est 60 members x$250 $15000 Est 90 members x$75 yr #1$6750 Est 90 members x$75 x S $33750 As can see search ongoing dollars can accumulating support down payment purchase What would we didnt have enough money certificates found right site Well exactly what happened ready talked about probability time made presentation membership mentioned need innovative financing As soon known much additional money needed President McCarty personally called several members offering chance participate mortgage would earn reasonable interest investment Over dozen members stepped forward counted mortgage held board dues increase unanimously approved membership fully covers yearly mortgage payment investors Additionally felt some individuals club might want developed $1000 Gold $500 Silver certificate program purpose encourage larger contribution recognizing member special way Gold certificate program provided A Five certificates B Life membershiplno dues C Specially designed gold-lettered jacket D Gift certificate $50 quality field box 68 Model Aviation ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER Use 4 5 cell packs Dec91 RCMI $49 ELECTRONIC SWITCH optoisolated on/off control ignition glow smoke pump video board start etc $39 GLITCH BUSTER 6 channel Opto-isolator signal boost Kills glitches dead Use separate servo battery pack $45 TWIN SYNC keeps engines sync gas glow & 4 stroke motors $85 5M4 THROTTLE 05 40 size electric motors Best marketl $110 JOMAR PRODUCTS 8606 SUSANVIEW LANE CINTI OH 45244 513-474-0985 please include 82 extra nbintain costs. AT LAST Z-BEST ENGINE CLEANER An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner B/C Engines Removes _Burned-on Fuel Residue Encrusted Carbon Buildup Any Bare Metal Engine Outside Inside Z-BEST Cleans Mafflers Tuned Fipes Headers lEnlaout &ris&&ingi II wunt Harm Discolor Metal Four Ounces will Clean 10-OS Engines Clean Engines Run Cooler Last Longer $25&BCA825%taxDiutBY send check moneyAIRBORNE hOBBIES order ask local3764 30th St San Diego CA 92104 dealerMIC800-362-0505 VISA SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DONT GET STUCK WITH CHINESE COPIES 3 Models Choose As Low As 9959 3 Anis Power Fend Acailoble 12 Month Warranto 100% Puts Suoply Tooling Available 17 Swing 11 o 18 Mill Tabla FREE CATALOGUE SHOPTASK P0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 98407 SINCE 1951 Silver certificate offered above less life membership field box Gold Silver program requires payment full up front cash check Visa MasterCard As can see obtained credit card capability local bank make easier members pay certificates club absorbed bank fee point could reviewed board club board decided refund money paid toward certificates member made request writing prior time club offer accepted refund procedure has since modified club will now place member waiting list refund refund will issued new member joins make entire field purchase program work necessary have some very capable forward-thinking individuals board executive level fortunate have good leadership presidents held office during time eproject under wayJohn Mitchell Warren Boudrie Moe Jacobs Jim McCartyall made mark president 1990 executive Xerox Corporation strong accounting background Jim McCarty clearly responsible keeping everything track approached end time went intensive things got knew continuity leadership level very important senior members Vic Mazura succeeded talking Jim running reelection 1991 Jim won advantage having same person president doing same things doing well made whole project go lot smoother opinion Thank Jim Continuity important board might good time ask yourself enough Does everything turn over once board might time make adjustments should favorably consider field purchase project became necessary modify clubs articles incorporation process modifying clubs bylaws Stan found advisable redraft sections field proposal felt like two different gears never seen another now mesh perfectly willing whatever necessary make happen wont bore bylaw changes field proposal changes made clubs bylaws probably different will whatever necessary need arises Its important point out differences between various areas country between cities Land costs availability can major obstacles fully realize because what have just mentioned project may costprohibitive community Other alternatives may appropriate truly wish much success direction club elect go project Regardless circumstances something help ensure have place fly future Talk people AMA Headquarters greatest resource community situated within 30 45 minutes farm country open spaces land farm open spaces can found $2500 less acre club could good candidate site ownership Rochester New York fell category took advantage Closing some loopholes Prior October 10 closing date new site personally went neighbors though quite far away introduced myself explained fine organization represented told planning purchase parcel land nearby concern knew right up front what would doing would good neighbors asked people spoke sign letter town board indicating spoken regarding RAMS objectives Everyone signed person volunteered go us visit town fathers Continued page 75 TYPHOON state-of-the art design pattern competition Plug-in adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sq versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length n/71 1/2 Power 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sq versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 Clear canopy$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$895 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels includ edThree standard sizes avail able special lengths order 7/8 dia x 2 ftprecision fit$1095 1 1/4diax2ft$995 1 1/2 dia x 3 ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired$795 FL THEEVER *provides solid support accurate building Rugged construction 7 ply aircraft plywood Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up *Gontains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations 5 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 95 Two 5 ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts 5 Include $350/Item S&H*FL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 * Fax 904 494-0207 August 1992 69 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINEAL THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74ee4a9e4/oae4 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Fronf St.Monfezuma IA 50171 6235154 Fly-Safe saved plane Wavz 47 Leonard Crescent Peofteld NY 14526 716 385 -8840 Kit22595 Assembled 5 also gave neighbor phone number asked call us first should ever problem opinion neighbors learn clubs activities after fact defensive will very difficult impossible turn around have found farther go out countryside better chance success will have keeping site Once site found choose clubs best ambassador begin making friends new neighbors club must never forget promise made neighbor must promise kept flying site wont no better time present begin tightening up rules club such mufflers propellers noise Practice now later will perfect routine Ive tried bring human touch article because clearly real people involved made happen hope will dream Stan RAMS did because dreams eventually come true did us can Ironically complete article find myself relocating Fairfax Virginia will have opportunity fly new field Stan will Im sure RAMS membership will enjoy minute Should have questions can reached through AMA will happy assist can Good luck good field hunting ylon RacinglHager Continued page 74 Whatever reason indications tbe attendance will better next year pilots missed race year have stated would join NMPRA 1992 try qualify aircraft race year powered Nelson Quickie 40s really surprise other legal engines competitive far airplanes varied little engines V-tail definitely dominant feature Eleven 16 entries configuration tail High- low-wing designs used about equal numbers AMA rules seem allowing quite few different approaches airplane design seem work okay can competitive another Saturday weather looked going perfectlittle no clouds light variable winds Brad crew putting final touches course getting people assigned stations pits set near edge pavement fueling table set up just front impound area planes drained refilled held staging area until time fly 15% fuel supplied Don Nix Powermaster preparations taken care look like going great day After brief pilots meeting racing got started first round immediately confirmed Nelson engines fairly equal Staightaway speeds very close Most heats ended planes very tight finish immediately evident thumbs would decide race exciting heat opening round between Doug Whiteaker 1991 National Points Champion Jimmy Bartels fought out right down wire Doug coming out top turning first rounds fastest time1lO82 Jimmys 11188 beginning Round two continued tight battles heat round between Arizona racer Tim Lime again Doug Whiteaker race closer Continued page 76 August1992 75 Fly-Safe features On-board battery monitor Radio monitor Plane locator Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 69 eFLIattr Itt9U2T521/9 semanaIz WSAT 5-6 lb 1116 Wnndmnm Lanes9a 57lIE 5 op CheSt Cit 371flam 09boO 00 0~ plo 1615 6221171PIn 2030Ia pEn solo Ed ply AP THE AIRPLANE IS IN ItOR SI-IAPE TOO
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 64, 65, 68, 69, 75
The RAMS airpark east urn urnuuniwu PUIL us inure s pienty OT room tor parking big contest scheduled Note power unus running ciagonally across left edge distance isolated homes SO MANY us belong model club have experienced trauma associated loss flying site know too well can result very long frustrating search locate new Very few clubs country make effort reduce chances happening clubs taking bold steps toward protecting interests members same time casting benchmark protecting hobby large Think about nothing now someone else will determine clubs destiny later So nothing now December issue MA read very interesting timely article story dreamer Joe Beshar efforts resulted development Bergen County Model Aerodrome New Jersey call Joe dreamer out disrespect because too believe power dream possession thing item achievement whatever enjoy today began somewhere dream Edison Bell Goddard Lindbergh NASA dreamed because dreams came true have benefitted Joe realized something done preserve enjoyment flying RC New Jersey ensure coming up ranks would also able pursue enjoy hobby future 38 Model Aviation What have just read nutshell sums up purpose article several ways reduce chances losing place fly am going take through procedures necessary own own flying site tell progressive club succeeded accomplishing just Before begin its necessary point out no guarantees life know Nothing forever owning own field can place club rather unique position can beneficial also very long-term also important note politics community unique different some communities governmental assistance may possible club does fit requirements own site county may good alternative Well talk about requirements later came Rochester New York early seventies too long after joined two clubs area called Rochester Aero Modeling Society RAMS nice field renting club made up approximately 60 members flew few years until about 1976 day entrance road blocked sign placed owner said Field closed no flying permitted shocked However shock soon wore off committee appointed quickly locate another field Three years slipped past peppered series successes failures membership dropped 18 things looking very good uctoer iu ii tne real estate closing HAMS new flying field L attorney RC Pattern pilot Ed Braiman RAMS President McCarty RAMS Treasurer John Anderson attorney seller author Finally members located attorney along brothers owned some land club succeeded leasing parcel smaller club would have liked better continuing search club continues fly parcel will moving its new site during 1992 point might want know bought new site much area now have fly idea ownership mind number years following troubles club experienced decided introduce concept club meeting year about 1982 surprised response individual stood up expounded ridiculous idea thought owning expensive land fly model airplanes foolish said Others jumped down went proposal felt though tied rail tarred feathered What could have gone wrong asked myself didnt seem anyone cared Going back over evenings events shed light great idea went down flames trying convince members board look raising spending money club ever seen board trying come grips having enough money cut grass present field few years went board RAMS began detect greater degree difficulty renewing field lease point repeated phone calls owner went unanswered Finally after much effort lease signed few years lessand cost handwriting wall others felt another field loss could occur soon become friendly club member always impressed clear-thinking positive gentlemen very ingredients necessary assist helping make field purchase proposal fly asked Stan Gutowski would join develop proposal would ultimately give club its own field Stan agreed result excellent friendship has developed knew would working together months decided gather much information subject possible contacted AMA Headquarters sent very large packet material documenting efforts other clubs Headquarters continues very helpful excellent resource should use Prior joining forces former presidents John Mitchell developed response form membership would determine would support project aimed field continued page 64 August1992 39 Project/Timetable Status used s revised project progressed APTECH Electric Motor Relay Controllers MO-i1 Amp BEC 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking push button start switch 30 Amp fuse 10 x 17 circuit board 15 oz mci wiring harness $2500 MC-HD 1 Amp BEG 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking ON/OFF motor control $4000 push button start switch Heavy duty relay may used competition motors unfused 17 x 23 circuit board 20 oz mci wiring harness Extra sets 4 Power Pol3O Amp Modular connectors $300 precision engineered units highly reliable easy use fully assembled ready flight include connectors propeller braking feature ideal folding props Model MO-i requires no adjustments Model MC-HD provides adjustable ON/OFF throttle stick threshold digital throttle servo interface Model MC-HD provides dependable glitch-free ON/OFF motor control its fail-safe system shuts off motor transmitter signal interrupted use 6 7 cell battery packs 72 84 V Both models come 0 full set Power Pole high current connectors choice Futaba G J Airtronics JRreceiver connector No other electric motor controllers provide features prices Designed manufactured USA Money back guarantee Send check money order American Precision Technologies Inc PO Box 53 Nutting Lake MA 01865 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Handcut Instruction Manual Photo Page Specify receiver connector type Please add $400 shipping handling per order NJ residents Add 7% sales tax Please allow 2-4 weeks delivery order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax WOODWORKING MACHINERY POWERMATICADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS eSAKuRAYS & OS SURPASS 120 ARTISANWJV -3538a also haveEXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR FRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIFE $100woodworking ICONE COUPLERS AND TNL PIPES ALSO AVAILABLE booksCLL O fojovOALR HjIFEs WfTFO PO Box 536-Y icane WV 25526 PIT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 l4 924-3940 z_ Field 0 Dreams Continued page 39 ownership members briefed club stood present field owners forms mailed Stan surprised see almost member responded John scored results computer better two-thirds favor owning own field off running form made up six statements five possible responses Responses numbered 1 through 5 Circling 5 meant strongly agreed statement 11 meant didnt Knowing members ready move forward board asked Stan prepare plan timetable identifying evaluating funding purchase flying site same time request several club members board asked current field owners develop proposal club buy present 12-acre site received proposal $3500 per acreor $42000 just 12 acres very good deal Stan began regular series meetings structure proposal broke project sections feeling would help membership better understand what done same time make easier Stan regularly brief members extremely important aspect overall effort members must know project times must asked vote portion cant surprises members vitally important members given very complete clear presentation Lets take look divided up project youll have better understanding broke overall project five sections divided section subsections five sections follows A Approval proposal organization B Site evaluation selection C Financing D Legal E Communications Section required Stan develop workable proposal would emphasize fact viability club depended access adequate flying site First put together organizational chart board directors being responsible project management Stan advisors chart shows Legal Financial Site Communications chart reproduced elsewhere article member appointed lead committee assembled functions set date committee must up running placed date chart 64 Model Aviation Another aircraft added Ikon line fine kits 1/4 scale Ryan PT-22 90 17 lbs special meeting almost member present board did excellent job ensure member knew important night Stan provided members very comprehensive overview using flip charts what going involved next three years big undertaking knew would have chance members didnt buy time-lined action needed occur see timetable elsewhere article prepared answer question arose did point club about two years its three-year lease left concerned lease might renewed needed have first committee working May 1 1988 expected would ready make offer January 1 1990 However safety margin went July 1 1990 walked members through search financing proposed raise funds would seek legal advice promised help board would let know step way nervous apparently didnt show because vote evening almost unanimous proceed elated point required committee member maintain absolute confidentiality didnt want rumors false hopes develop within club important did want some town board learn prematurely model airplane club might coming community before chance show wonderful Stan decided cochair siteselection committee clearly important aspects programand show results quickiy also nurtured other committees ensure got up running achieved its objective left communications function board because responsible club newsletter simply gave information developed order site selection committee move quickly developed site evaluation criteria criteria chose Rochester may different criteria area must established committee has know what looking chose following criteria A Flat site B Minimal numher trees D No houses directions D Minimum 25 acres E Maximum price $2500 per acre Higher priced candidates may under certain circumstances reviewed F No power lines Note found power lines can benefit end up property MASIE 11111 RSC REW Efficient wide tips thinner airfoil sections combine greater thrust noise suppression true tip path G/F K Classic Series made 33% glass-filled nylon strength durability will out-perform wood other plastics water sand & gravel runways Wood Series made lightweight kiln-dried beechwood sizes 9 1 6 inches heavier maple 18 24 inch range New 18 inch Classic Series 1 6 24 engines has semi-scale look excellent performance - Available local hobby dealer G/F SERIES black glass-filled nylon8x4 8x61 35 55x4 55x45$ 999x4 9x5 9x6 9x8 95x6 . 1 55 6x3 6x35 6x49910x6 10x7 10x8175 7x4 7x61251 1x6 1x7 1x75 1x9. 195 K SERIES black glass-filled nylonI 4x61 4x8495 12x6 12x8$28515x815x10595 13x6 13x838516x616x8665 WOOD SERIES beechwood mapleI 4x6 4x8 4x 10$ 525 9x4 9x5 9x6 9x8$195I 6x6 6x8 6x 10895 10x5 10x6 lOxl 10x822518x6 18x8 18x101395 11x6 11x7 11x8IlxlO.25520x620x820x101595 12x6 12x8 12x932522x8 22x10 22x121795 13x6 13x8 13x1039524x8 24x10 24x121995 See Local Hobby Dealer Master Asrscrew Propellers & Accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 MONIER CIRCLE HO CORDOVA CALIFORNIA 95742 far enough away devalue property reduce potential future development have power lines have checked ensure free radio interference G Not too close main roads H No utilities less chance develop ment area obtained services John Ferrari qualified realtor Because personality caring professionalism became very good friend club need find person like John attended committee board meetings would purge Multiple Listing Service give us new properties come market point next committee responsibility came play identify good candidates out listings received John way committee always looking viable Continued poge 68 August1992 65 MIC 0-EL IC NEW MicroJet Package TO BUILD FAN POWER MODULE Emire module weighs just 26 gruns ounce thrust Flies models 0160 90 Inn up 3 ounces Package Includes motor 3s Somah NICd battery wiring hamess charger pans S5un~ complete Instructions build Ian unn 0 LOG Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 65 sites John would call us periodically see things going need carefully choose site committee its members need dedicated hut must have time available look properties member committee contributed something member contributed shoes Bob Herden spent much time looking parcels Im sure wore holes Bob members ultimately found site purchased possible site found necessary evaluate done having several committee members visit together virtually look under rock theory being what may see another will meet needs comfortable ready advise board found ideal site may remember plan called us have viable site candidate make offer January 1 1990 safety margin July 1 1990 effort didnt find ideal site until July 1991 must factor planning can delays board made offer site accepted October 10 1991 closed deal 109-acre flying site As result some very innovative financing member owns portion clubs new flying site Needless say excitement builds day Thefinance aspect project next phase examine chose put good part first telling developed project/procedure locate purchase site tested proved successful mean imply finance difficult part know time must part greenbacks can painful Stan discussed point longer other aspect project course knew what dues needed fix minds just what number club member would accept made several presentations members could adjust fact going additional expense associated owning own flying site felt necessary develop certificate program certificate having specific value way members paid new field fund through certificates would have valid documentation fact field partners set value certificate $75 established would necessary member purchase five certificates rate per year five years also gave members option buying five once reduced cost $50 per certificate would give club immediate injection cash concerned should have substantial nest egg permit us make offer should good candidate site become quickly available point lets take look much capital can generated certificate program Use imagination members club dont have members other clubs area would willing join common effort what value would club set certificate certificates would require members own Would offer discount chose number certificates 150 because RAMS enjoy membership about 130 can play numbers Dont intimidated club smaller must start somewhere Certificate Sale Yield $ 150 members x$250$37500 150 members x$75$11250 150 members x $75 x S yrs 50 estimated number members would take discount number would go five years Est 60 members x$250 $15000 Est 90 members x$75 yr #1$6750 Est 90 members x$75 x S $33750 As can see search ongoing dollars can accumulating support down payment purchase What would we didnt have enough money certificates found right site Well exactly what happened ready talked about probability time made presentation membership mentioned need innovative financing As soon known much additional money needed President McCarty personally called several members offering chance participate mortgage would earn reasonable interest investment Over dozen members stepped forward counted mortgage held board dues increase unanimously approved membership fully covers yearly mortgage payment investors Additionally felt some individuals club might want developed $1000 Gold $500 Silver certificate program purpose encourage larger contribution recognizing member special way Gold certificate program provided A Five certificates B Life membershiplno dues C Specially designed gold-lettered jacket D Gift certificate $50 quality field box 68 Model Aviation ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER Use 4 5 cell packs Dec91 RCMI $49 ELECTRONIC SWITCH optoisolated on/off control ignition glow smoke pump video board start etc $39 GLITCH BUSTER 6 channel Opto-isolator signal boost Kills glitches dead Use separate servo battery pack $45 TWIN SYNC keeps engines sync gas glow & 4 stroke motors $85 5M4 THROTTLE 05 40 size electric motors Best marketl $110 JOMAR PRODUCTS 8606 SUSANVIEW LANE CINTI OH 45244 513-474-0985 please include 82 extra nbintain costs. AT LAST Z-BEST ENGINE CLEANER An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner B/C Engines Removes _Burned-on Fuel Residue Encrusted Carbon Buildup Any Bare Metal Engine Outside Inside Z-BEST Cleans Mafflers Tuned Fipes Headers lEnlaout &ris&&ingi II wunt Harm Discolor Metal Four Ounces will Clean 10-OS Engines Clean Engines Run Cooler Last Longer $25&BCA825%taxDiutBY send check moneyAIRBORNE hOBBIES order ask local3764 30th St San Diego CA 92104 dealerMIC800-362-0505 VISA SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DONT GET STUCK WITH CHINESE COPIES 3 Models Choose As Low As 9959 3 Anis Power Fend Acailoble 12 Month Warranto 100% Puts Suoply Tooling Available 17 Swing 11 o 18 Mill Tabla FREE CATALOGUE SHOPTASK P0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 98407 SINCE 1951 Silver certificate offered above less life membership field box Gold Silver program requires payment full up front cash check Visa MasterCard As can see obtained credit card capability local bank make easier members pay certificates club absorbed bank fee point could reviewed board club board decided refund money paid toward certificates member made request writing prior time club offer accepted refund procedure has since modified club will now place member waiting list refund refund will issued new member joins make entire field purchase program work necessary have some very capable forward-thinking individuals board executive level fortunate have good leadership presidents held office during time eproject under wayJohn Mitchell Warren Boudrie Moe Jacobs Jim McCartyall made mark president 1990 executive Xerox Corporation strong accounting background Jim McCarty clearly responsible keeping everything track approached end time went intensive things got knew continuity leadership level very important senior members Vic Mazura succeeded talking Jim running reelection 1991 Jim won advantage having same person president doing same things doing well made whole project go lot smoother opinion Thank Jim Continuity important board might good time ask yourself enough Does everything turn over once board might time make adjustments should favorably consider field purchase project became necessary modify clubs articles incorporation process modifying clubs bylaws Stan found advisable redraft sections field proposal felt like two different gears never seen another now mesh perfectly willing whatever necessary make happen wont bore bylaw changes field proposal changes made clubs bylaws probably different will whatever necessary need arises Its important point out differences between various areas country between cities Land costs availability can major obstacles fully realize because what have just mentioned project may costprohibitive community Other alternatives may appropriate truly wish much success direction club elect go project Regardless circumstances something help ensure have place fly future Talk people AMA Headquarters greatest resource community situated within 30 45 minutes farm country open spaces land farm open spaces can found $2500 less acre club could good candidate site ownership Rochester New York fell category took advantage Closing some loopholes Prior October 10 closing date new site personally went neighbors though quite far away introduced myself explained fine organization represented told planning purchase parcel land nearby concern knew right up front what would doing would good neighbors asked people spoke sign letter town board indicating spoken regarding RAMS objectives Everyone signed person volunteered go us visit town fathers Continued page 75 TYPHOON state-of-the art design pattern competition Plug-in adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sq versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length n/71 1/2 Power 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sq versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 Clear canopy$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$895 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels includ edThree standard sizes avail able special lengths order 7/8 dia x 2 ftprecision fit$1095 1 1/4diax2ft$995 1 1/2 dia x 3 ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired$795 FL THEEVER *provides solid support accurate building Rugged construction 7 ply aircraft plywood Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up *Gontains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations 5 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 95 Two 5 ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts 5 Include $350/Item S&H*FL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 * Fax 904 494-0207 August 1992 69 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINEAL THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74ee4a9e4/oae4 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Fronf St.Monfezuma IA 50171 6235154 Fly-Safe saved plane Wavz 47 Leonard Crescent Peofteld NY 14526 716 385 -8840 Kit22595 Assembled 5 also gave neighbor phone number asked call us first should ever problem opinion neighbors learn clubs activities after fact defensive will very difficult impossible turn around have found farther go out countryside better chance success will have keeping site Once site found choose clubs best ambassador begin making friends new neighbors club must never forget promise made neighbor must promise kept flying site wont no better time present begin tightening up rules club such mufflers propellers noise Practice now later will perfect routine Ive tried bring human touch article because clearly real people involved made happen hope will dream Stan RAMS did because dreams eventually come true did us can Ironically complete article find myself relocating Fairfax Virginia will have opportunity fly new field Stan will Im sure RAMS membership will enjoy minute Should have questions can reached through AMA will happy assist can Good luck good field hunting ylon RacinglHager Continued page 74 Whatever reason indications tbe attendance will better next year pilots missed race year have stated would join NMPRA 1992 try qualify aircraft race year powered Nelson Quickie 40s really surprise other legal engines competitive far airplanes varied little engines V-tail definitely dominant feature Eleven 16 entries configuration tail High- low-wing designs used about equal numbers AMA rules seem allowing quite few different approaches airplane design seem work okay can competitive another Saturday weather looked going perfectlittle no clouds light variable winds Brad crew putting final touches course getting people assigned stations pits set near edge pavement fueling table set up just front impound area planes drained refilled held staging area until time fly 15% fuel supplied Don Nix Powermaster preparations taken care look like going great day After brief pilots meeting racing got started first round immediately confirmed Nelson engines fairly equal Staightaway speeds very close Most heats ended planes very tight finish immediately evident thumbs would decide race exciting heat opening round between Doug Whiteaker 1991 National Points Champion Jimmy Bartels fought out right down wire Doug coming out top turning first rounds fastest time1lO82 Jimmys 11188 beginning Round two continued tight battles heat round between Arizona racer Tim Lime again Doug Whiteaker race closer Continued page 76 August1992 75 Fly-Safe features On-board battery monitor Radio monitor Plane locator Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 69 eFLIattr Itt9U2T521/9 semanaIz WSAT 5-6 lb 1116 Wnndmnm Lanes9a 57lIE 5 op CheSt Cit 371flam 09boO 00 0~ plo 1615 6221171PIn 2030Ia pEn solo Ed ply AP THE AIRPLANE IS IN ItOR SI-IAPE TOO
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 64, 65, 68, 69, 75
The RAMS airpark east urn urnuuniwu PUIL us inure s pienty OT room tor parking big contest scheduled Note power unus running ciagonally across left edge distance isolated homes SO MANY us belong model club have experienced trauma associated loss flying site know too well can result very long frustrating search locate new Very few clubs country make effort reduce chances happening clubs taking bold steps toward protecting interests members same time casting benchmark protecting hobby large Think about nothing now someone else will determine clubs destiny later So nothing now December issue MA read very interesting timely article story dreamer Joe Beshar efforts resulted development Bergen County Model Aerodrome New Jersey call Joe dreamer out disrespect because too believe power dream possession thing item achievement whatever enjoy today began somewhere dream Edison Bell Goddard Lindbergh NASA dreamed because dreams came true have benefitted Joe realized something done preserve enjoyment flying RC New Jersey ensure coming up ranks would also able pursue enjoy hobby future 38 Model Aviation What have just read nutshell sums up purpose article several ways reduce chances losing place fly am going take through procedures necessary own own flying site tell progressive club succeeded accomplishing just Before begin its necessary point out no guarantees life know Nothing forever owning own field can place club rather unique position can beneficial also very long-term also important note politics community unique different some communities governmental assistance may possible club does fit requirements own site county may good alternative Well talk about requirements later came Rochester New York early seventies too long after joined two clubs area called Rochester Aero Modeling Society RAMS nice field renting club made up approximately 60 members flew few years until about 1976 day entrance road blocked sign placed owner said Field closed no flying permitted shocked However shock soon wore off committee appointed quickly locate another field Three years slipped past peppered series successes failures membership dropped 18 things looking very good uctoer iu ii tne real estate closing HAMS new flying field L attorney RC Pattern pilot Ed Braiman RAMS President McCarty RAMS Treasurer John Anderson attorney seller author Finally members located attorney along brothers owned some land club succeeded leasing parcel smaller club would have liked better continuing search club continues fly parcel will moving its new site during 1992 point might want know bought new site much area now have fly idea ownership mind number years following troubles club experienced decided introduce concept club meeting year about 1982 surprised response individual stood up expounded ridiculous idea thought owning expensive land fly model airplanes foolish said Others jumped down went proposal felt though tied rail tarred feathered What could have gone wrong asked myself didnt seem anyone cared Going back over evenings events shed light great idea went down flames trying convince members board look raising spending money club ever seen board trying come grips having enough money cut grass present field few years went board RAMS began detect greater degree difficulty renewing field lease point repeated phone calls owner went unanswered Finally after much effort lease signed few years lessand cost handwriting wall others felt another field loss could occur soon become friendly club member always impressed clear-thinking positive gentlemen very ingredients necessary assist helping make field purchase proposal fly asked Stan Gutowski would join develop proposal would ultimately give club its own field Stan agreed result excellent friendship has developed knew would working together months decided gather much information subject possible contacted AMA Headquarters sent very large packet material documenting efforts other clubs Headquarters continues very helpful excellent resource should use Prior joining forces former presidents John Mitchell developed response form membership would determine would support project aimed field continued page 64 August1992 39 Project/Timetable Status used s revised project progressed APTECH Electric Motor Relay Controllers MO-i1 Amp BEC 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking push button start switch 30 Amp fuse 10 x 17 circuit board 15 oz mci wiring harness $2500 MC-HD 1 Amp BEG 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking ON/OFF motor control $4000 push button start switch Heavy duty relay may used competition motors unfused 17 x 23 circuit board 20 oz mci wiring harness Extra sets 4 Power Pol3O Amp Modular connectors $300 precision engineered units highly reliable easy use fully assembled ready flight include connectors propeller braking feature ideal folding props Model MO-i requires no adjustments Model MC-HD provides adjustable ON/OFF throttle stick threshold digital throttle servo interface Model MC-HD provides dependable glitch-free ON/OFF motor control its fail-safe system shuts off motor transmitter signal interrupted use 6 7 cell battery packs 72 84 V Both models come 0 full set Power Pole high current connectors choice Futaba G J Airtronics JRreceiver connector No other electric motor controllers provide features prices Designed manufactured USA Money back guarantee Send check money order American Precision Technologies Inc PO Box 53 Nutting Lake MA 01865 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Handcut Instruction Manual Photo Page Specify receiver connector type Please add $400 shipping handling per order NJ residents Add 7% sales tax Please allow 2-4 weeks delivery order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax WOODWORKING MACHINERY POWERMATICADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS eSAKuRAYS & OS SURPASS 120 ARTISANWJV -3538a also haveEXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR FRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIFE $100woodworking ICONE COUPLERS AND TNL PIPES ALSO AVAILABLE booksCLL O fojovOALR HjIFEs WfTFO PO Box 536-Y icane WV 25526 PIT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 l4 924-3940 z_ Field 0 Dreams Continued page 39 ownership members briefed club stood present field owners forms mailed Stan surprised see almost member responded John scored results computer better two-thirds favor owning own field off running form made up six statements five possible responses Responses numbered 1 through 5 Circling 5 meant strongly agreed statement 11 meant didnt Knowing members ready move forward board asked Stan prepare plan timetable identifying evaluating funding purchase flying site same time request several club members board asked current field owners develop proposal club buy present 12-acre site received proposal $3500 per acreor $42000 just 12 acres very good deal Stan began regular series meetings structure proposal broke project sections feeling would help membership better understand what done same time make easier Stan regularly brief members extremely important aspect overall effort members must know project times must asked vote portion cant surprises members vitally important members given very complete clear presentation Lets take look divided up project youll have better understanding broke overall project five sections divided section subsections five sections follows A Approval proposal organization B Site evaluation selection C Financing D Legal E Communications Section required Stan develop workable proposal would emphasize fact viability club depended access adequate flying site First put together organizational chart board directors being responsible project management Stan advisors chart shows Legal Financial Site Communications chart reproduced elsewhere article member appointed lead committee assembled functions set date committee must up running placed date chart 64 Model Aviation Another aircraft added Ikon line fine kits 1/4 scale Ryan PT-22 90 17 lbs special meeting almost member present board did excellent job ensure member knew important night Stan provided members very comprehensive overview using flip charts what going involved next three years big undertaking knew would have chance members didnt buy time-lined action needed occur see timetable elsewhere article prepared answer question arose did point club about two years its three-year lease left concerned lease might renewed needed have first committee working May 1 1988 expected would ready make offer January 1 1990 However safety margin went July 1 1990 walked members through search financing proposed raise funds would seek legal advice promised help board would let know step way nervous apparently didnt show because vote evening almost unanimous proceed elated point required committee member maintain absolute confidentiality didnt want rumors false hopes develop within club important did want some town board learn prematurely model airplane club might coming community before chance show wonderful Stan decided cochair siteselection committee clearly important aspects programand show results quickiy also nurtured other committees ensure got up running achieved its objective left communications function board because responsible club newsletter simply gave information developed order site selection committee move quickly developed site evaluation criteria criteria chose Rochester may different criteria area must established committee has know what looking chose following criteria A Flat site B Minimal numher trees D No houses directions D Minimum 25 acres E Maximum price $2500 per acre Higher priced candidates may under certain circumstances reviewed F No power lines Note found power lines can benefit end up property MASIE 11111 RSC REW Efficient wide tips thinner airfoil sections combine greater thrust noise suppression true tip path G/F K Classic Series made 33% glass-filled nylon strength durability will out-perform wood other plastics water sand & gravel runways Wood Series made lightweight kiln-dried beechwood sizes 9 1 6 inches heavier maple 18 24 inch range New 18 inch Classic Series 1 6 24 engines has semi-scale look excellent performance - Available local hobby dealer G/F SERIES black glass-filled nylon8x4 8x61 35 55x4 55x45$ 999x4 9x5 9x6 9x8 95x6 . 1 55 6x3 6x35 6x49910x6 10x7 10x8175 7x4 7x61251 1x6 1x7 1x75 1x9. 195 K SERIES black glass-filled nylonI 4x61 4x8495 12x6 12x8$28515x815x10595 13x6 13x838516x616x8665 WOOD SERIES beechwood mapleI 4x6 4x8 4x 10$ 525 9x4 9x5 9x6 9x8$195I 6x6 6x8 6x 10895 10x5 10x6 lOxl 10x822518x6 18x8 18x101395 11x6 11x7 11x8IlxlO.25520x620x820x101595 12x6 12x8 12x932522x8 22x10 22x121795 13x6 13x8 13x1039524x8 24x10 24x121995 See Local Hobby Dealer Master Asrscrew Propellers & Accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 MONIER CIRCLE HO CORDOVA CALIFORNIA 95742 far enough away devalue property reduce potential future development have power lines have checked ensure free radio interference G Not too close main roads H No utilities less chance develop ment area obtained services John Ferrari qualified realtor Because personality caring professionalism became very good friend club need find person like John attended committee board meetings would purge Multiple Listing Service give us new properties come market point next committee responsibility came play identify good candidates out listings received John way committee always looking viable Continued poge 68 August1992 65 MIC 0-EL IC NEW MicroJet Package TO BUILD FAN POWER MODULE Emire module weighs just 26 gruns ounce thrust Flies models 0160 90 Inn up 3 ounces Package Includes motor 3s Somah NICd battery wiring hamess charger pans S5un~ complete Instructions build Ian unn 0 LOG Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 65 sites John would call us periodically see things going need carefully choose site committee its members need dedicated hut must have time available look properties member committee contributed something member contributed shoes Bob Herden spent much time looking parcels Im sure wore holes Bob members ultimately found site purchased possible site found necessary evaluate done having several committee members visit together virtually look under rock theory being what may see another will meet needs comfortable ready advise board found ideal site may remember plan called us have viable site candidate make offer January 1 1990 safety margin July 1 1990 effort didnt find ideal site until July 1991 must factor planning can delays board made offer site accepted October 10 1991 closed deal 109-acre flying site As result some very innovative financing member owns portion clubs new flying site Needless say excitement builds day Thefinance aspect project next phase examine chose put good part first telling developed project/procedure locate purchase site tested proved successful mean imply finance difficult part know time must part greenbacks can painful Stan discussed point longer other aspect project course knew what dues needed fix minds just what number club member would accept made several presentations members could adjust fact going additional expense associated owning own flying site felt necessary develop certificate program certificate having specific value way members paid new field fund through certificates would have valid documentation fact field partners set value certificate $75 established would necessary member purchase five certificates rate per year five years also gave members option buying five once reduced cost $50 per certificate would give club immediate injection cash concerned should have substantial nest egg permit us make offer should good candidate site become quickly available point lets take look much capital can generated certificate program Use imagination members club dont have members other clubs area would willing join common effort what value would club set certificate certificates would require members own Would offer discount chose number certificates 150 because RAMS enjoy membership about 130 can play numbers Dont intimidated club smaller must start somewhere Certificate Sale Yield $ 150 members x$250$37500 150 members x$75$11250 150 members x $75 x S yrs 50 estimated number members would take discount number would go five years Est 60 members x$250 $15000 Est 90 members x$75 yr #1$6750 Est 90 members x$75 x S $33750 As can see search ongoing dollars can accumulating support down payment purchase What would we didnt have enough money certificates found right site Well exactly what happened ready talked about probability time made presentation membership mentioned need innovative financing As soon known much additional money needed President McCarty personally called several members offering chance participate mortgage would earn reasonable interest investment Over dozen members stepped forward counted mortgage held board dues increase unanimously approved membership fully covers yearly mortgage payment investors Additionally felt some individuals club might want developed $1000 Gold $500 Silver certificate program purpose encourage larger contribution recognizing member special way Gold certificate program provided A Five certificates B Life membershiplno dues C Specially designed gold-lettered jacket D Gift certificate $50 quality field box 68 Model Aviation ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER Use 4 5 cell packs Dec91 RCMI $49 ELECTRONIC SWITCH optoisolated on/off control ignition glow smoke pump video board start etc $39 GLITCH BUSTER 6 channel Opto-isolator signal boost Kills glitches dead Use separate servo battery pack $45 TWIN SYNC keeps engines sync gas glow & 4 stroke motors $85 5M4 THROTTLE 05 40 size electric motors Best marketl $110 JOMAR PRODUCTS 8606 SUSANVIEW LANE CINTI OH 45244 513-474-0985 please include 82 extra nbintain costs. AT LAST Z-BEST ENGINE CLEANER An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner B/C Engines Removes _Burned-on Fuel Residue Encrusted Carbon Buildup Any Bare Metal Engine Outside Inside Z-BEST Cleans Mafflers Tuned Fipes Headers lEnlaout &ris&&ingi II wunt Harm Discolor Metal Four Ounces will Clean 10-OS Engines Clean Engines Run Cooler Last Longer $25&BCA825%taxDiutBY send check moneyAIRBORNE hOBBIES order ask local3764 30th St San Diego CA 92104 dealerMIC800-362-0505 VISA SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DONT GET STUCK WITH CHINESE COPIES 3 Models Choose As Low As 9959 3 Anis Power Fend Acailoble 12 Month Warranto 100% Puts Suoply Tooling Available 17 Swing 11 o 18 Mill Tabla FREE CATALOGUE SHOPTASK P0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 98407 SINCE 1951 Silver certificate offered above less life membership field box Gold Silver program requires payment full up front cash check Visa MasterCard As can see obtained credit card capability local bank make easier members pay certificates club absorbed bank fee point could reviewed board club board decided refund money paid toward certificates member made request writing prior time club offer accepted refund procedure has since modified club will now place member waiting list refund refund will issued new member joins make entire field purchase program work necessary have some very capable forward-thinking individuals board executive level fortunate have good leadership presidents held office during time eproject under wayJohn Mitchell Warren Boudrie Moe Jacobs Jim McCartyall made mark president 1990 executive Xerox Corporation strong accounting background Jim McCarty clearly responsible keeping everything track approached end time went intensive things got knew continuity leadership level very important senior members Vic Mazura succeeded talking Jim running reelection 1991 Jim won advantage having same person president doing same things doing well made whole project go lot smoother opinion Thank Jim Continuity important board might good time ask yourself enough Does everything turn over once board might time make adjustments should favorably consider field purchase project became necessary modify clubs articles incorporation process modifying clubs bylaws Stan found advisable redraft sections field proposal felt like two different gears never seen another now mesh perfectly willing whatever necessary make happen wont bore bylaw changes field proposal changes made clubs bylaws probably different will whatever necessary need arises Its important point out differences between various areas country between cities Land costs availability can major obstacles fully realize because what have just mentioned project may costprohibitive community Other alternatives may appropriate truly wish much success direction club elect go project Regardless circumstances something help ensure have place fly future Talk people AMA Headquarters greatest resource community situated within 30 45 minutes farm country open spaces land farm open spaces can found $2500 less acre club could good candidate site ownership Rochester New York fell category took advantage Closing some loopholes Prior October 10 closing date new site personally went neighbors though quite far away introduced myself explained fine organization represented told planning purchase parcel land nearby concern knew right up front what would doing would good neighbors asked people spoke sign letter town board indicating spoken regarding RAMS objectives Everyone signed person volunteered go us visit town fathers Continued page 75 TYPHOON state-of-the art design pattern competition Plug-in adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sq versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length n/71 1/2 Power 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sq versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 Clear canopy$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$895 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels includ edThree standard sizes avail able special lengths order 7/8 dia x 2 ftprecision fit$1095 1 1/4diax2ft$995 1 1/2 dia x 3 ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired$795 FL THEEVER *provides solid support accurate building Rugged construction 7 ply aircraft plywood Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up *Gontains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations 5 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 95 Two 5 ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts 5 Include $350/Item S&H*FL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 * Fax 904 494-0207 August 1992 69 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINEAL THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74ee4a9e4/oae4 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Fronf St.Monfezuma IA 50171 6235154 Fly-Safe saved plane Wavz 47 Leonard Crescent Peofteld NY 14526 716 385 -8840 Kit22595 Assembled 5 also gave neighbor phone number asked call us first should ever problem opinion neighbors learn clubs activities after fact defensive will very difficult impossible turn around have found farther go out countryside better chance success will have keeping site Once site found choose clubs best ambassador begin making friends new neighbors club must never forget promise made neighbor must promise kept flying site wont no better time present begin tightening up rules club such mufflers propellers noise Practice now later will perfect routine Ive tried bring human touch article because clearly real people involved made happen hope will dream Stan RAMS did because dreams eventually come true did us can Ironically complete article find myself relocating Fairfax Virginia will have opportunity fly new field Stan will Im sure RAMS membership will enjoy minute Should have questions can reached through AMA will happy assist can Good luck good field hunting ylon RacinglHager Continued page 74 Whatever reason indications tbe attendance will better next year pilots missed race year have stated would join NMPRA 1992 try qualify aircraft race year powered Nelson Quickie 40s really surprise other legal engines competitive far airplanes varied little engines V-tail definitely dominant feature Eleven 16 entries configuration tail High- low-wing designs used about equal numbers AMA rules seem allowing quite few different approaches airplane design seem work okay can competitive another Saturday weather looked going perfectlittle no clouds light variable winds Brad crew putting final touches course getting people assigned stations pits set near edge pavement fueling table set up just front impound area planes drained refilled held staging area until time fly 15% fuel supplied Don Nix Powermaster preparations taken care look like going great day After brief pilots meeting racing got started first round immediately confirmed Nelson engines fairly equal Staightaway speeds very close Most heats ended planes very tight finish immediately evident thumbs would decide race exciting heat opening round between Doug Whiteaker 1991 National Points Champion Jimmy Bartels fought out right down wire Doug coming out top turning first rounds fastest time1lO82 Jimmys 11188 beginning Round two continued tight battles heat round between Arizona racer Tim Lime again Doug Whiteaker race closer Continued page 76 August1992 75 Fly-Safe features On-board battery monitor Radio monitor Plane locator Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 69 eFLIattr Itt9U2T521/9 semanaIz WSAT 5-6 lb 1116 Wnndmnm Lanes9a 57lIE 5 op CheSt Cit 371flam 09boO 00 0~ plo 1615 6221171PIn 2030Ia pEn solo Ed ply AP THE AIRPLANE IS IN ItOR SI-IAPE TOO
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 64, 65, 68, 69, 75
The RAMS airpark east urn urnuuniwu PUIL us inure s pienty OT room tor parking big contest scheduled Note power unus running ciagonally across left edge distance isolated homes SO MANY us belong model club have experienced trauma associated loss flying site know too well can result very long frustrating search locate new Very few clubs country make effort reduce chances happening clubs taking bold steps toward protecting interests members same time casting benchmark protecting hobby large Think about nothing now someone else will determine clubs destiny later So nothing now December issue MA read very interesting timely article story dreamer Joe Beshar efforts resulted development Bergen County Model Aerodrome New Jersey call Joe dreamer out disrespect because too believe power dream possession thing item achievement whatever enjoy today began somewhere dream Edison Bell Goddard Lindbergh NASA dreamed because dreams came true have benefitted Joe realized something done preserve enjoyment flying RC New Jersey ensure coming up ranks would also able pursue enjoy hobby future 38 Model Aviation What have just read nutshell sums up purpose article several ways reduce chances losing place fly am going take through procedures necessary own own flying site tell progressive club succeeded accomplishing just Before begin its necessary point out no guarantees life know Nothing forever owning own field can place club rather unique position can beneficial also very long-term also important note politics community unique different some communities governmental assistance may possible club does fit requirements own site county may good alternative Well talk about requirements later came Rochester New York early seventies too long after joined two clubs area called Rochester Aero Modeling Society RAMS nice field renting club made up approximately 60 members flew few years until about 1976 day entrance road blocked sign placed owner said Field closed no flying permitted shocked However shock soon wore off committee appointed quickly locate another field Three years slipped past peppered series successes failures membership dropped 18 things looking very good uctoer iu ii tne real estate closing HAMS new flying field L attorney RC Pattern pilot Ed Braiman RAMS President McCarty RAMS Treasurer John Anderson attorney seller author Finally members located attorney along brothers owned some land club succeeded leasing parcel smaller club would have liked better continuing search club continues fly parcel will moving its new site during 1992 point might want know bought new site much area now have fly idea ownership mind number years following troubles club experienced decided introduce concept club meeting year about 1982 surprised response individual stood up expounded ridiculous idea thought owning expensive land fly model airplanes foolish said Others jumped down went proposal felt though tied rail tarred feathered What could have gone wrong asked myself didnt seem anyone cared Going back over evenings events shed light great idea went down flames trying convince members board look raising spending money club ever seen board trying come grips having enough money cut grass present field few years went board RAMS began detect greater degree difficulty renewing field lease point repeated phone calls owner went unanswered Finally after much effort lease signed few years lessand cost handwriting wall others felt another field loss could occur soon become friendly club member always impressed clear-thinking positive gentlemen very ingredients necessary assist helping make field purchase proposal fly asked Stan Gutowski would join develop proposal would ultimately give club its own field Stan agreed result excellent friendship has developed knew would working together months decided gather much information subject possible contacted AMA Headquarters sent very large packet material documenting efforts other clubs Headquarters continues very helpful excellent resource should use Prior joining forces former presidents John Mitchell developed response form membership would determine would support project aimed field continued page 64 August1992 39 Project/Timetable Status used s revised project progressed APTECH Electric Motor Relay Controllers MO-i1 Amp BEC 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking push button start switch 30 Amp fuse 10 x 17 circuit board 15 oz mci wiring harness $2500 MC-HD 1 Amp BEG 45 V auto-cutoff propeller braking ON/OFF motor control $4000 push button start switch Heavy duty relay may used competition motors unfused 17 x 23 circuit board 20 oz mci wiring harness Extra sets 4 Power Pol3O Amp Modular connectors $300 precision engineered units highly reliable easy use fully assembled ready flight include connectors propeller braking feature ideal folding props Model MO-i requires no adjustments Model MC-HD provides adjustable ON/OFF throttle stick threshold digital throttle servo interface Model MC-HD provides dependable glitch-free ON/OFF motor control its fail-safe system shuts off motor transmitter signal interrupted use 6 7 cell battery packs 72 84 V Both models come 0 full set Power Pole high current connectors choice Futaba G J Airtronics JRreceiver connector No other electric motor controllers provide features prices Designed manufactured USA Money back guarantee Send check money order American Precision Technologies Inc PO Box 53 Nutting Lake MA 01865 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Handcut Instruction Manual Photo Page Specify receiver connector type Please add $400 shipping handling per order NJ residents Add 7% sales tax Please allow 2-4 weeks delivery order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax WOODWORKING MACHINERY POWERMATICADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS eSAKuRAYS & OS SURPASS 120 ARTISANWJV -3538a also haveEXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR FRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIFE $100woodworking ICONE COUPLERS AND TNL PIPES ALSO AVAILABLE booksCLL O fojovOALR HjIFEs WfTFO PO Box 536-Y icane WV 25526 PIT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 l4 924-3940 z_ Field 0 Dreams Continued page 39 ownership members briefed club stood present field owners forms mailed Stan surprised see almost member responded John scored results computer better two-thirds favor owning own field off running form made up six statements five possible responses Responses numbered 1 through 5 Circling 5 meant strongly agreed statement 11 meant didnt Knowing members ready move forward board asked Stan prepare plan timetable identifying evaluating funding purchase flying site same time request several club members board asked current field owners develop proposal club buy present 12-acre site received proposal $3500 per acreor $42000 just 12 acres very good deal Stan began regular series meetings structure proposal broke project sections feeling would help membership better understand what done same time make easier Stan regularly brief members extremely important aspect overall effort members must know project times must asked vote portion cant surprises members vitally important members given very complete clear presentation Lets take look divided up project youll have better understanding broke overall project five sections divided section subsections five sections follows A Approval proposal organization B Site evaluation selection C Financing D Legal E Communications Section required Stan develop workable proposal would emphasize fact viability club depended access adequate flying site First put together organizational chart board directors being responsible project management Stan advisors chart shows Legal Financial Site Communications chart reproduced elsewhere article member appointed lead committee assembled functions set date committee must up running placed date chart 64 Model Aviation Another aircraft added Ikon line fine kits 1/4 scale Ryan PT-22 90 17 lbs special meeting almost member present board did excellent job ensure member knew important night Stan provided members very comprehensive overview using flip charts what going involved next three years big undertaking knew would have chance members didnt buy time-lined action needed occur see timetable elsewhere article prepared answer question arose did point club about two years its three-year lease left concerned lease might renewed needed have first committee working May 1 1988 expected would ready make offer January 1 1990 However safety margin went July 1 1990 walked members through search financing proposed raise funds would seek legal advice promised help board would let know step way nervous apparently didnt show because vote evening almost unanimous proceed elated point required committee member maintain absolute confidentiality didnt want rumors false hopes develop within club important did want some town board learn prematurely model airplane club might coming community before chance show wonderful Stan decided cochair siteselection committee clearly important aspects programand show results quickiy also nurtured other committees ensure got up running achieved its objective left communications function board because responsible club newsletter simply gave information developed order site selection committee move quickly developed site evaluation criteria criteria chose Rochester may different criteria area must established committee has know what looking chose following criteria A Flat site B Minimal numher trees D No houses directions D Minimum 25 acres E Maximum price $2500 per acre Higher priced candidates may under certain circumstances reviewed F No power lines Note found power lines can benefit end up property MASIE 11111 RSC REW Efficient wide tips thinner airfoil sections combine greater thrust noise suppression true tip path G/F K Classic Series made 33% glass-filled nylon strength durability will out-perform wood other plastics water sand & gravel runways Wood Series made lightweight kiln-dried beechwood sizes 9 1 6 inches heavier maple 18 24 inch range New 18 inch Classic Series 1 6 24 engines has semi-scale look excellent performance - Available local hobby dealer G/F SERIES black glass-filled nylon8x4 8x61 35 55x4 55x45$ 999x4 9x5 9x6 9x8 95x6 . 1 55 6x3 6x35 6x49910x6 10x7 10x8175 7x4 7x61251 1x6 1x7 1x75 1x9. 195 K SERIES black glass-filled nylonI 4x61 4x8495 12x6 12x8$28515x815x10595 13x6 13x838516x616x8665 WOOD SERIES beechwood mapleI 4x6 4x8 4x 10$ 525 9x4 9x5 9x6 9x8$195I 6x6 6x8 6x 10895 10x5 10x6 lOxl 10x822518x6 18x8 18x101395 11x6 11x7 11x8IlxlO.25520x620x820x101595 12x6 12x8 12x932522x8 22x10 22x121795 13x6 13x8 13x1039524x8 24x10 24x121995 See Local Hobby Dealer Master Asrscrew Propellers & Accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 MONIER CIRCLE HO CORDOVA CALIFORNIA 95742 far enough away devalue property reduce potential future development have power lines have checked ensure free radio interference G Not too close main roads H No utilities less chance develop ment area obtained services John Ferrari qualified realtor Because personality caring professionalism became very good friend club need find person like John attended committee board meetings would purge Multiple Listing Service give us new properties come market point next committee responsibility came play identify good candidates out listings received John way committee always looking viable Continued poge 68 August1992 65 MIC 0-EL IC NEW MicroJet Package TO BUILD FAN POWER MODULE Emire module weighs just 26 gruns ounce thrust Flies models 0160 90 Inn up 3 ounces Package Includes motor 3s Somah NICd battery wiring hamess charger pans S5un~ complete Instructions build Ian unn 0 LOG Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 65 sites John would call us periodically see things going need carefully choose site committee its members need dedicated hut must have time available look properties member committee contributed something member contributed shoes Bob Herden spent much time looking parcels Im sure wore holes Bob members ultimately found site purchased possible site found necessary evaluate done having several committee members visit together virtually look under rock theory being what may see another will meet needs comfortable ready advise board found ideal site may remember plan called us have viable site candidate make offer January 1 1990 safety margin July 1 1990 effort didnt find ideal site until July 1991 must factor planning can delays board made offer site accepted October 10 1991 closed deal 109-acre flying site As result some very innovative financing member owns portion clubs new flying site Needless say excitement builds day Thefinance aspect project next phase examine chose put good part first telling developed project/procedure locate purchase site tested proved successful mean imply finance difficult part know time must part greenbacks can painful Stan discussed point longer other aspect project course knew what dues needed fix minds just what number club member would accept made several presentations members could adjust fact going additional expense associated owning own flying site felt necessary develop certificate program certificate having specific value way members paid new field fund through certificates would have valid documentation fact field partners set value certificate $75 established would necessary member purchase five certificates rate per year five years also gave members option buying five once reduced cost $50 per certificate would give club immediate injection cash concerned should have substantial nest egg permit us make offer should good candidate site become quickly available point lets take look much capital can generated certificate program Use imagination members club dont have members other clubs area would willing join common effort what value would club set certificate certificates would require members own Would offer discount chose number certificates 150 because RAMS enjoy membership about 130 can play numbers Dont intimidated club smaller must start somewhere Certificate Sale Yield $ 150 members x$250$37500 150 members x$75$11250 150 members x $75 x S yrs 50 estimated number members would take discount number would go five years Est 60 members x$250 $15000 Est 90 members x$75 yr #1$6750 Est 90 members x$75 x S $33750 As can see search ongoing dollars can accumulating support down payment purchase What would we didnt have enough money certificates found right site Well exactly what happened ready talked about probability time made presentation membership mentioned need innovative financing As soon known much additional money needed President McCarty personally called several members offering chance participate mortgage would earn reasonable interest investment Over dozen members stepped forward counted mortgage held board dues increase unanimously approved membership fully covers yearly mortgage payment investors Additionally felt some individuals club might want developed $1000 Gold $500 Silver certificate program purpose encourage larger contribution recognizing member special way Gold certificate program provided A Five certificates B Life membershiplno dues C Specially designed gold-lettered jacket D Gift certificate $50 quality field box 68 Model Aviation ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER Use 4 5 cell packs Dec91 RCMI $49 ELECTRONIC SWITCH optoisolated on/off control ignition glow smoke pump video board start etc $39 GLITCH BUSTER 6 channel Opto-isolator signal boost Kills glitches dead Use separate servo battery pack $45 TWIN SYNC keeps engines sync gas glow & 4 stroke motors $85 5M4 THROTTLE 05 40 size electric motors Best marketl $110 JOMAR PRODUCTS 8606 SUSANVIEW LANE CINTI OH 45244 513-474-0985 please include 82 extra nbintain costs. AT LAST Z-BEST ENGINE CLEANER An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner B/C Engines Removes _Burned-on Fuel Residue Encrusted Carbon Buildup Any Bare Metal Engine Outside Inside Z-BEST Cleans Mafflers Tuned Fipes Headers lEnlaout &ris&&ingi II wunt Harm Discolor Metal Four Ounces will Clean 10-OS Engines Clean Engines Run Cooler Last Longer $25&BCA825%taxDiutBY send check moneyAIRBORNE hOBBIES order ask local3764 30th St San Diego CA 92104 dealerMIC800-362-0505 VISA SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DONT GET STUCK WITH CHINESE COPIES 3 Models Choose As Low As 9959 3 Anis Power Fend Acailoble 12 Month Warranto 100% Puts Suoply Tooling Available 17 Swing 11 o 18 Mill Tabla FREE CATALOGUE SHOPTASK P0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 98407 SINCE 1951 Silver certificate offered above less life membership field box Gold Silver program requires payment full up front cash check Visa MasterCard As can see obtained credit card capability local bank make easier members pay certificates club absorbed bank fee point could reviewed board club board decided refund money paid toward certificates member made request writing prior time club offer accepted refund procedure has since modified club will now place member waiting list refund refund will issued new member joins make entire field purchase program work necessary have some very capable forward-thinking individuals board executive level fortunate have good leadership presidents held office during time eproject under wayJohn Mitchell Warren Boudrie Moe Jacobs Jim McCartyall made mark president 1990 executive Xerox Corporation strong accounting background Jim McCarty clearly responsible keeping everything track approached end time went intensive things got knew continuity leadership level very important senior members Vic Mazura succeeded talking Jim running reelection 1991 Jim won advantage having same person president doing same things doing well made whole project go lot smoother opinion Thank Jim Continuity important board might good time ask yourself enough Does everything turn over once board might time make adjustments should favorably consider field purchase project became necessary modify clubs articles incorporation process modifying clubs bylaws Stan found advisable redraft sections field proposal felt like two different gears never seen another now mesh perfectly willing whatever necessary make happen wont bore bylaw changes field proposal changes made clubs bylaws probably different will whatever necessary need arises Its important point out differences between various areas country between cities Land costs availability can major obstacles fully realize because what have just mentioned project may costprohibitive community Other alternatives may appropriate truly wish much success direction club elect go project Regardless circumstances something help ensure have place fly future Talk people AMA Headquarters greatest resource community situated within 30 45 minutes farm country open spaces land farm open spaces can found $2500 less acre club could good candidate site ownership Rochester New York fell category took advantage Closing some loopholes Prior October 10 closing date new site personally went neighbors though quite far away introduced myself explained fine organization represented told planning purchase parcel land nearby concern knew right up front what would doing would good neighbors asked people spoke sign letter town board indicating spoken regarding RAMS objectives Everyone signed person volunteered go us visit town fathers Continued page 75 TYPHOON state-of-the art design pattern competition Plug-in adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sq versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length n/71 1/2 Power 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sq versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 Clear canopy$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$895 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels includ edThree standard sizes avail able special lengths order 7/8 dia x 2 ftprecision fit$1095 1 1/4diax2ft$995 1 1/2 dia x 3 ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired$795 FL THEEVER *provides solid support accurate building Rugged construction 7 ply aircraft plywood Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up *Gontains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations 5 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 95 Two 5 ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts 5 Include $350/Item S&H*FL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 * Fax 904 494-0207 August 1992 69 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINEAL THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74ee4a9e4/oae4 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Fronf St.Monfezuma IA 50171 6235154 Fly-Safe saved plane Wavz 47 Leonard Crescent Peofteld NY 14526 716 385 -8840 Kit22595 Assembled 5 also gave neighbor phone number asked call us first should ever problem opinion neighbors learn clubs activities after fact defensive will very difficult impossible turn around have found farther go out countryside better chance success will have keeping site Once site found choose clubs best ambassador begin making friends new neighbors club must never forget promise made neighbor must promise kept flying site wont no better time present begin tightening up rules club such mufflers propellers noise Practice now later will perfect routine Ive tried bring human touch article because clearly real people involved made happen hope will dream Stan RAMS did because dreams eventually come true did us can Ironically complete article find myself relocating Fairfax Virginia will have opportunity fly new field Stan will Im sure RAMS membership will enjoy minute Should have questions can reached through AMA will happy assist can Good luck good field hunting ylon RacinglHager Continued page 74 Whatever reason indications tbe attendance will better next year pilots missed race year have stated would join NMPRA 1992 try qualify aircraft race year powered Nelson Quickie 40s really surprise other legal engines competitive far airplanes varied little engines V-tail definitely dominant feature Eleven 16 entries configuration tail High- low-wing designs used about equal numbers AMA rules seem allowing quite few different approaches airplane design seem work okay can competitive another Saturday weather looked going perfectlittle no clouds light variable winds Brad crew putting final touches course getting people assigned stations pits set near edge pavement fueling table set up just front impound area planes drained refilled held staging area until time fly 15% fuel supplied Don Nix Powermaster preparations taken care look like going great day After brief pilots meeting racing got started first round immediately confirmed Nelson engines fairly equal Staightaway speeds very close Most heats ended planes very tight finish immediately evident thumbs would decide race exciting heat opening round between Doug Whiteaker 1991 National Points Champion Jimmy Bartels fought out right down wire Doug coming out top turning first rounds fastest time1lO82 Jimmys 11188 beginning Round two continued tight battles heat round between Arizona racer Tim Lime again Doug Whiteaker race closer Continued page 76 August1992 75 Fly-Safe features On-board battery monitor Radio monitor Plane locator Field 0 Dreams/OBrien Continued page 69 eFLIattr Itt9U2T521/9 semanaIz WSAT 5-6 lb 1116 Wnndmnm Lanes9a 57lIE 5 op CheSt Cit 371flam 09boO 00 0~ plo 1615 6221171PIn 2030Ia pEn solo Ed ply AP THE AIRPLANE IS IN ItOR SI-IAPE TOO