George M F4lyers Meeting attendance correlates strongly RC flying activity write January 1993 Northeast weather frightful 15 members appeared field monthly AIB electric sailplane meet Thats about 80% sailplane SIC Whats sailplane SIG ask Well isnt AMA SIGs discussed March 93 column SEFLI Special Interest Groups SIGs like small clubs projects draw members SEFLI general membership list return finished Event planning done SIGs separate meetings Decisions reached consensus vote unanimous decision depends opposition SEFLI business planning done Steering Committee also separate meeting first 10 minutes SEFLI General Meeting devoted hearing Steering Committee decisions may reports special THE AMA has urged write senators congressmen opposition FCC PR 92-235 will destroy RC know beginning 1998 reason contacting representatives simple control lifeblood bureaucracywhich money often get chance elect someone office vote tell candidate Take money what think right Now dont keep telling what think right wrong can expect know failed write before February 26 youve got second chance FCC has extended response period May 28 1993 So Write Write Write Now HOW TO BOOST ATTENDANCE AT YOUR CLUB MEETINGS what hear main reason given poor attendance club meetings people want avoid endless arguments over nothing So word gets out debating society has abolished attendance will improve Most clubs get 30% attendance 10% flying think might like know Silent Electric Flyers Long Island SEFLI operate SEFLI averages 80% attendance Sailplane SIG gathers around Don Abramson AMA 1853 hear about new Flite Lite 550E includes Futaba 7UAP radio three FPS-1 33 Sommerauer 25A BEC on/off SRllOOx7 Astro FAI-OS Freuden thaller 8 x 5 aileron/elevator/ motor control crow spoilers model weighs 48 ounces June1993 69 wp FtC Flyizig d SEFLI Steering Committee meets same time SEFLI Special Interest Groups SIGs Above Steve Anthony discusses care feeding electric motors Standing through SIG meeting keeps participants awake active matters like FCCs PR Docket 92-235 15-minute lectures special subjects general interest usually staged SIG members separate SIC meetings SEFLI General Meeting provides opportunity SEFLI SIGs meet exchange information Any member can join SEFLI SIC member can join several SIGs SIGs may get special flying sites eg lake seaplane flying building indoor flying SIGs form disband according interest need Last year 17-member SIC staged unofficial electric Nats Springfield Massachusetts dont keep old SIGs around just tradition Travel SIG already making plans contingent help compete 93 Nats Lawrenceville active SEFLI SIGs now alphabetically 1 Indoor fliers 2 Newsletter 3 Old-Timers 4 Public education service 5 Pylon racers 6 Sailplane competitors 7 Scale modelers 8 Seaplanes 9 Steering committee 10 Travel fun-flys shows contests etc People tend stand sit during SIC meetings makes easier participate group dynamic migrate between SIGs Its very informal rule no rules Some SIGs prepare show-and-tell activities such Care Feeding Batteries Servicing Electric Motors Aircraft Design Aerial Photography Construction Techniques etc name few recent ones Others argue rules procedures schedule contests keep records contest results award prizes etc point dont want listen arguing dont have Members expected build fly electric-powered models also expected bring latest models meetings display discussion average about 10 new modified models per meeting cant watch everything SEFLI meeting still part action So make choice join something everyone Women children attend participate common observation SEFLI meeting like three-ring circusbut its fun have bright idea club automatically become Chairman SIG make happen Coffee soda donuts served meeting provided out pocket volunteers cant volunteer again before everyone else club has chance contribute Russ Ainbinder thought would good idea have coffee donuts keeps list Continued page 72 70 Model Aviation e Allard brought modified Great Planes PT Two Graupner Speed 400 motors seven-cell battery 46-ounce model capable 15-minute flights Greg Poulos shows Ideal-Aire Elf 200 three-channel indoor electric RC includes Cannon SC75 two Futaba 133 servos Cox Flyboy motor George Myers Steve Anthony Larry Sribnick January SEFLI contest Steve making sure Larrys tail firmly attached look happy Photo Geoff Hughes 1/6 scale Fiberglass fuse & cowl Sheeted wings Stab Rudder hardware including special scale flaps Wgt 1 8-201bs Wingspan 88 3/4 Length 62 Engines Quadra 42-52 Supertigre 3000 OS 3000 Short field take offs Very maneuverable Glider towing Photography Spot Landings RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 70 Club dues cover newsletter such minor expenses trophies Everything else supported voluntary contributions club treasury stays around $1000 result raffling off members surplus equipment things youll never use again kits youll never build Some money spent public works education Some money goes toward year-end party table provided meeting handouts range old magazines literature about new products Individual members keep table filled expense never empties Don Mott produces best club newsletters USA may explain business meeting lasts 10 minutes Theres no color newsletter typography depends contributor content makes great might unfair SEFLI membership includes halfdozen working magazine writers larger number published model designers several presidents model supply companiesbut bear mind folks can join club join SEFLI fun must AMA member join SEFLI SEFLI membership privilege conferred active members after candidate has attended four meetings demonstrated will contribute take part club activities look sincere interest model aviation desire active Beginners accepted taught Old-Timers accepted become Electric converts ways SEFLI like aeromodeling guild accompanying pictures taken meeting held January 19 1993 Don Abramson professional photog rapher brought camera him Nobody planned photo session can see everybody looks happy interested So procedure works credit Jay Putt founded club set up management plan works because member works Novel idea Want try FUELS 4 Gal/Case Can Mix Cases Order% NITRO % CASTOR LIST PRICE ASES 30 CASES PER GALLON1 CASENET PER CASENET PER CASE 30105 SUPERFUEL5%29%1500390036003300 30205 DUKES10%20%1500390036003300 30305 MISSLE MIST24%17%2085540050004600 30405 GOLD STAR50/0200/01210320029002700 30505 POWER PLUS12%170/c1415370034003100 30605 TEN PLUS10/o17%1415370034003100 30805 FORMULA 1515%18%1750450042003900 72 Model Aviation introduces FABULOUS COSMIC WIND 1/3 scale Fiberglass fuse & cowl Sheeted wings Stab Rudder hardware included Wheels Aluminum spinner Wgt 14-l7lbs Wingspan 70 Length 61 Engines 108 SAITO 270 Twin hits IMS Show-Pasadena WRAM Show-New York 1993 Price $67500 either model Deposit l$100 reqd orders Bal COD S&H extra scale npeliti highest level Scalemasters Top Gun Nationals . FANTASTIC PZL 104 WILGA MODEL AVIATION TECHNOLOGY 12848 Toachslone Place Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 Phone 407-626-6955 Fax 407-626-1588 LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT FORMULA FOX HAS THE ANSWER FOX FORMULA 15 THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE QUALITY LINE OF FOX FUELS FOX Formula 15 contains 15% nitromethane 18% castor oil looking extra oomph along superior lubrication castor oil FOX Formula iSis fuel use will $500 UPS surcharge per case added UPS fuel shipments Orders 15 cases will shipped truck freight prepaid MADE IN AMERICA X MANUFACTURING COMPANYFOX ; POWER 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH AR 72901 E 5011 6461656 5011 6461757
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/06
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 72
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/06
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 72
George M F4lyers Meeting attendance correlates strongly RC flying activity write January 1993 Northeast weather frightful 15 members appeared field monthly AIB electric sailplane meet Thats about 80% sailplane SIC Whats sailplane SIG ask Well isnt AMA SIGs discussed March 93 column SEFLI Special Interest Groups SIGs like small clubs projects draw members SEFLI general membership list return finished Event planning done SIGs separate meetings Decisions reached consensus vote unanimous decision depends opposition SEFLI business planning done Steering Committee also separate meeting first 10 minutes SEFLI General Meeting devoted hearing Steering Committee decisions may reports special THE AMA has urged write senators congressmen opposition FCC PR 92-235 will destroy RC know beginning 1998 reason contacting representatives simple control lifeblood bureaucracywhich money often get chance elect someone office vote tell candidate Take money what think right Now dont keep telling what think right wrong can expect know failed write before February 26 youve got second chance FCC has extended response period May 28 1993 So Write Write Write Now HOW TO BOOST ATTENDANCE AT YOUR CLUB MEETINGS what hear main reason given poor attendance club meetings people want avoid endless arguments over nothing So word gets out debating society has abolished attendance will improve Most clubs get 30% attendance 10% flying think might like know Silent Electric Flyers Long Island SEFLI operate SEFLI averages 80% attendance Sailplane SIG gathers around Don Abramson AMA 1853 hear about new Flite Lite 550E includes Futaba 7UAP radio three FPS-1 33 Sommerauer 25A BEC on/off SRllOOx7 Astro FAI-OS Freuden thaller 8 x 5 aileron/elevator/ motor control crow spoilers model weighs 48 ounces June1993 69 wp FtC Flyizig d SEFLI Steering Committee meets same time SEFLI Special Interest Groups SIGs Above Steve Anthony discusses care feeding electric motors Standing through SIG meeting keeps participants awake active matters like FCCs PR Docket 92-235 15-minute lectures special subjects general interest usually staged SIG members separate SIC meetings SEFLI General Meeting provides opportunity SEFLI SIGs meet exchange information Any member can join SEFLI SIC member can join several SIGs SIGs may get special flying sites eg lake seaplane flying building indoor flying SIGs form disband according interest need Last year 17-member SIC staged unofficial electric Nats Springfield Massachusetts dont keep old SIGs around just tradition Travel SIG already making plans contingent help compete 93 Nats Lawrenceville active SEFLI SIGs now alphabetically 1 Indoor fliers 2 Newsletter 3 Old-Timers 4 Public education service 5 Pylon racers 6 Sailplane competitors 7 Scale modelers 8 Seaplanes 9 Steering committee 10 Travel fun-flys shows contests etc People tend stand sit during SIC meetings makes easier participate group dynamic migrate between SIGs Its very informal rule no rules Some SIGs prepare show-and-tell activities such Care Feeding Batteries Servicing Electric Motors Aircraft Design Aerial Photography Construction Techniques etc name few recent ones Others argue rules procedures schedule contests keep records contest results award prizes etc point dont want listen arguing dont have Members expected build fly electric-powered models also expected bring latest models meetings display discussion average about 10 new modified models per meeting cant watch everything SEFLI meeting still part action So make choice join something everyone Women children attend participate common observation SEFLI meeting like three-ring circusbut its fun have bright idea club automatically become Chairman SIG make happen Coffee soda donuts served meeting provided out pocket volunteers cant volunteer again before everyone else club has chance contribute Russ Ainbinder thought would good idea have coffee donuts keeps list Continued page 72 70 Model Aviation e Allard brought modified Great Planes PT Two Graupner Speed 400 motors seven-cell battery 46-ounce model capable 15-minute flights Greg Poulos shows Ideal-Aire Elf 200 three-channel indoor electric RC includes Cannon SC75 two Futaba 133 servos Cox Flyboy motor George Myers Steve Anthony Larry Sribnick January SEFLI contest Steve making sure Larrys tail firmly attached look happy Photo Geoff Hughes 1/6 scale Fiberglass fuse & cowl Sheeted wings Stab Rudder hardware including special scale flaps Wgt 1 8-201bs Wingspan 88 3/4 Length 62 Engines Quadra 42-52 Supertigre 3000 OS 3000 Short field take offs Very maneuverable Glider towing Photography Spot Landings RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 70 Club dues cover newsletter such minor expenses trophies Everything else supported voluntary contributions club treasury stays around $1000 result raffling off members surplus equipment things youll never use again kits youll never build Some money spent public works education Some money goes toward year-end party table provided meeting handouts range old magazines literature about new products Individual members keep table filled expense never empties Don Mott produces best club newsletters USA may explain business meeting lasts 10 minutes Theres no color newsletter typography depends contributor content makes great might unfair SEFLI membership includes halfdozen working magazine writers larger number published model designers several presidents model supply companiesbut bear mind folks can join club join SEFLI fun must AMA member join SEFLI SEFLI membership privilege conferred active members after candidate has attended four meetings demonstrated will contribute take part club activities look sincere interest model aviation desire active Beginners accepted taught Old-Timers accepted become Electric converts ways SEFLI like aeromodeling guild accompanying pictures taken meeting held January 19 1993 Don Abramson professional photog rapher brought camera him Nobody planned photo session can see everybody looks happy interested So procedure works credit Jay Putt founded club set up management plan works because member works Novel idea Want try FUELS 4 Gal/Case Can Mix Cases Order% NITRO % CASTOR LIST PRICE ASES 30 CASES PER GALLON1 CASENET PER CASENET PER CASE 30105 SUPERFUEL5%29%1500390036003300 30205 DUKES10%20%1500390036003300 30305 MISSLE MIST24%17%2085540050004600 30405 GOLD STAR50/0200/01210320029002700 30505 POWER PLUS12%170/c1415370034003100 30605 TEN PLUS10/o17%1415370034003100 30805 FORMULA 1515%18%1750450042003900 72 Model Aviation introduces FABULOUS COSMIC WIND 1/3 scale Fiberglass fuse & cowl Sheeted wings Stab Rudder hardware included Wheels Aluminum spinner Wgt 14-l7lbs Wingspan 70 Length 61 Engines 108 SAITO 270 Twin hits IMS Show-Pasadena WRAM Show-New York 1993 Price $67500 either model Deposit l$100 reqd orders Bal COD S&H extra scale npeliti highest level Scalemasters Top Gun Nationals . FANTASTIC PZL 104 WILGA MODEL AVIATION TECHNOLOGY 12848 Toachslone Place Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 Phone 407-626-6955 Fax 407-626-1588 LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT FORMULA FOX HAS THE ANSWER FOX FORMULA 15 THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE QUALITY LINE OF FOX FUELS FOX Formula 15 contains 15% nitromethane 18% castor oil looking extra oomph along superior lubrication castor oil FOX Formula iSis fuel use will $500 UPS surcharge per case added UPS fuel shipments Orders 15 cases will shipped truck freight prepaid MADE IN AMERICA X MANUFACTURING COMPANYFOX ; POWER 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH AR 72901 E 5011 6461656 5011 6461757
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/06
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 72
George M F4lyers Meeting attendance correlates strongly RC flying activity write January 1993 Northeast weather frightful 15 members appeared field monthly AIB electric sailplane meet Thats about 80% sailplane SIC Whats sailplane SIG ask Well isnt AMA SIGs discussed March 93 column SEFLI Special Interest Groups SIGs like small clubs projects draw members SEFLI general membership list return finished Event planning done SIGs separate meetings Decisions reached consensus vote unanimous decision depends opposition SEFLI business planning done Steering Committee also separate meeting first 10 minutes SEFLI General Meeting devoted hearing Steering Committee decisions may reports special THE AMA has urged write senators congressmen opposition FCC PR 92-235 will destroy RC know beginning 1998 reason contacting representatives simple control lifeblood bureaucracywhich money often get chance elect someone office vote tell candidate Take money what think right Now dont keep telling what think right wrong can expect know failed write before February 26 youve got second chance FCC has extended response period May 28 1993 So Write Write Write Now HOW TO BOOST ATTENDANCE AT YOUR CLUB MEETINGS what hear main reason given poor attendance club meetings people want avoid endless arguments over nothing So word gets out debating society has abolished attendance will improve Most clubs get 30% attendance 10% flying think might like know Silent Electric Flyers Long Island SEFLI operate SEFLI averages 80% attendance Sailplane SIG gathers around Don Abramson AMA 1853 hear about new Flite Lite 550E includes Futaba 7UAP radio three FPS-1 33 Sommerauer 25A BEC on/off SRllOOx7 Astro FAI-OS Freuden thaller 8 x 5 aileron/elevator/ motor control crow spoilers model weighs 48 ounces June1993 69 wp FtC Flyizig d SEFLI Steering Committee meets same time SEFLI Special Interest Groups SIGs Above Steve Anthony discusses care feeding electric motors Standing through SIG meeting keeps participants awake active matters like FCCs PR Docket 92-235 15-minute lectures special subjects general interest usually staged SIG members separate SIC meetings SEFLI General Meeting provides opportunity SEFLI SIGs meet exchange information Any member can join SEFLI SIC member can join several SIGs SIGs may get special flying sites eg lake seaplane flying building indoor flying SIGs form disband according interest need Last year 17-member SIC staged unofficial electric Nats Springfield Massachusetts dont keep old SIGs around just tradition Travel SIG already making plans contingent help compete 93 Nats Lawrenceville active SEFLI SIGs now alphabetically 1 Indoor fliers 2 Newsletter 3 Old-Timers 4 Public education service 5 Pylon racers 6 Sailplane competitors 7 Scale modelers 8 Seaplanes 9 Steering committee 10 Travel fun-flys shows contests etc People tend stand sit during SIC meetings makes easier participate group dynamic migrate between SIGs Its very informal rule no rules Some SIGs prepare show-and-tell activities such Care Feeding Batteries Servicing Electric Motors Aircraft Design Aerial Photography Construction Techniques etc name few recent ones Others argue rules procedures schedule contests keep records contest results award prizes etc point dont want listen arguing dont have Members expected build fly electric-powered models also expected bring latest models meetings display discussion average about 10 new modified models per meeting cant watch everything SEFLI meeting still part action So make choice join something everyone Women children attend participate common observation SEFLI meeting like three-ring circusbut its fun have bright idea club automatically become Chairman SIG make happen Coffee soda donuts served meeting provided out pocket volunteers cant volunteer again before everyone else club has chance contribute Russ Ainbinder thought would good idea have coffee donuts keeps list Continued page 72 70 Model Aviation e Allard brought modified Great Planes PT Two Graupner Speed 400 motors seven-cell battery 46-ounce model capable 15-minute flights Greg Poulos shows Ideal-Aire Elf 200 three-channel indoor electric RC includes Cannon SC75 two Futaba 133 servos Cox Flyboy motor George Myers Steve Anthony Larry Sribnick January SEFLI contest Steve making sure Larrys tail firmly attached look happy Photo Geoff Hughes 1/6 scale Fiberglass fuse & cowl Sheeted wings Stab Rudder hardware including special scale flaps Wgt 1 8-201bs Wingspan 88 3/4 Length 62 Engines Quadra 42-52 Supertigre 3000 OS 3000 Short field take offs Very maneuverable Glider towing Photography Spot Landings RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 70 Club dues cover newsletter such minor expenses trophies Everything else supported voluntary contributions club treasury stays around $1000 result raffling off members surplus equipment things youll never use again kits youll never build Some money spent public works education Some money goes toward year-end party table provided meeting handouts range old magazines literature about new products Individual members keep table filled expense never empties Don Mott produces best club newsletters USA may explain business meeting lasts 10 minutes Theres no color newsletter typography depends contributor content makes great might unfair SEFLI membership includes halfdozen working magazine writers larger number published model designers several presidents model supply companiesbut bear mind folks can join club join SEFLI fun must AMA member join SEFLI SEFLI membership privilege conferred active members after candidate has attended four meetings demonstrated will contribute take part club activities look sincere interest model aviation desire active Beginners accepted taught Old-Timers accepted become Electric converts ways SEFLI like aeromodeling guild accompanying pictures taken meeting held January 19 1993 Don Abramson professional photog rapher brought camera him Nobody planned photo session can see everybody looks happy interested So procedure works credit Jay Putt founded club set up management plan works because member works Novel idea Want try FUELS 4 Gal/Case Can Mix Cases Order% NITRO % CASTOR LIST PRICE ASES 30 CASES PER GALLON1 CASENET PER CASENET PER CASE 30105 SUPERFUEL5%29%1500390036003300 30205 DUKES10%20%1500390036003300 30305 MISSLE MIST24%17%2085540050004600 30405 GOLD STAR50/0200/01210320029002700 30505 POWER PLUS12%170/c1415370034003100 30605 TEN PLUS10/o17%1415370034003100 30805 FORMULA 1515%18%1750450042003900 72 Model Aviation introduces FABULOUS COSMIC WIND 1/3 scale Fiberglass fuse & cowl Sheeted wings Stab Rudder hardware included Wheels Aluminum spinner Wgt 14-l7lbs Wingspan 70 Length 61 Engines 108 SAITO 270 Twin hits IMS Show-Pasadena WRAM Show-New York 1993 Price $67500 either model Deposit l$100 reqd orders Bal COD S&H extra scale npeliti highest level Scalemasters Top Gun Nationals . FANTASTIC PZL 104 WILGA MODEL AVIATION TECHNOLOGY 12848 Toachslone Place Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 Phone 407-626-6955 Fax 407-626-1588 LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT FORMULA FOX HAS THE ANSWER FOX FORMULA 15 THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE QUALITY LINE OF FOX FUELS FOX Formula 15 contains 15% nitromethane 18% castor oil looking extra oomph along superior lubrication castor oil FOX Formula iSis fuel use will $500 UPS surcharge per case added UPS fuel shipments Orders 15 cases will shipped truck freight prepaid MADE IN AMERICA X MANUFACTURING COMPANYFOX ; POWER 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH AR 72901 E 5011 6461656 5011 6461757
