The TIM PA Story U John Clarke Tenacity hard work donations make Modelpiex Park reality 64 Model Aviation in Keel PlYING PIEhDS Bob Cousins original model TIMPA project Required square mile land cost $1 million 750- x 50-foot asphalt runway six pilot stations grass front sides ramada moment inspiration early December 1990 Michael Mike Osier Tucson city policeman avid Radio Control RC flier came up idea multipurpose model park ____ permanent site future modelers old guys fear loss progress combine model aircraft boat car activities Mike enlisted local architect also avid modeler Robert Bob Cousins Bobs credits include work world-renowned Biosphere project expertise Bob gained dealing government agencies prior projects agreed lead citizen group develop park December 19 1990 first meeting held leaders local RC clubsthe Tucson International Modelplex Park Association TIMPA start long journey highs lows Bob drew plans made three-dimensional model facility envisioned As planned project would need square mile land estimated cost would exceed million dollars Early Pima County Parks & Recreation Department offered large site eight miles east Tucson offer came caveat friction between clubs would void offer group made pledge displace other However possible radio interference nearby club An offer made club host declined county withdrew offer location Two members Old Pueblo Flyers OPF members TIMPA hoard directors researched land held BLM Bureau Land Management state Arizona city Tucson remembered city-owned site eight miles town met city real estate manager several times much earlier OPF site Another meeting led offer city fell through expanding full-scale airport nearby commercial development around made site unsuitable found third site retired restless driving around looking possible location city owned Because Tucson located Great Sonoran Desert water short supply city purchased 51 square miles farmland 1970s water rights agreement included provision land could never again used farming commercial use However could used recreation discovered gem 160-acre former cotton farm brick house 40- x 100-foot steel barn parcel no urban encroachment power telephone lines place small family-sized well went city learned land could leased TIMPA could meet citys criteria included state incorporation nonprofit organization Internal Revenue Service approval 501c3 nonprofit organization management plan use projected income sustain operation AMA site insurance Another setback occurred Bob Cousins leader source inspiration died heart attack Mike Osier called board meeting club except OPF leaders dropped out expecting project fail remaining board memberswhom Bob affectionately called Dummiesvoted carry neighbor city councilman concurred project worthwhile agreed help carry through council During following four years necessary have architect CPA lawyer Jerry Beal CPA modeler did 501 c3j work nearly nothing referred us lawyer Bruce Dusenberry Bruce did incorporation reasonable fee University Arizona professor continued architectural work Bob started quit project because workload convinced retired architect modeler AS Kip Merker look project opposed first soon doing necessary drawings no charge Funding plans included corporate grants business donations model auctions direct mail requests Arizona AMA members mall shows dog pony shows etc new site capital costs greatly reduced However prioritize complete things order importance funds allowed Large corporations grant programs did rate model parks highly community interest Tucson City Parks considered project worthy its long-range plans left up us reach deep pockets times keep project afloat city requirements order met city council members first time council meeting June 1995 TIMPA awarded $1 -per-year lease Tucson International Modelplex Park excited long days later informed lease changed require thousands dollars per year rent panic made calls councilmen got 20year lease $20 per year project just beginning city owned land county controlled Eighteen departments approve everything wanted site required complete set blueprints Some departments required things other departments prohibited July 1 1995 lease keys permits Joy again important thing did before starting build take decibel readings edges property though nearest neighbor 1/2-mile away used loudest unmuffled airplane could find tests recorded readings 50 decibels propertys boundary future reference long after runway paved noise complaint defeated because data Clubs homework prepared have complaints Now site reality first order business clean August1999 65 Scale Warbird Racing Association races held three times year Modelpiex Park along other events {e-1 W44Es i ium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 30 yds & up Other Weights Available VISA TinLins 17 Andrews Drive- Daleville AL 36322 334 598-2287 400 1000 OST grounds house hangarthey badly neglected learned city close tearing down house barn renamed hangar letting property return its natural state house restored new roof brick floor rear porch tile floors inside new heat pump heating cooling freshly patched painted walls broken window replacement rewiring underground 200-amp electrical service Most done donated paint materials laborsome professional Outside installed new water pump well painted hangar coated roof painted one-car garage mostly donated materials equipment some rental tool companies also moved 10000-gallon water tank another part 160 acres 1600-foot runway graded decided made mistake moved runway 500 feet further house graded road included parking areas purchased 84- x 16-foot ramada erected professional help poured concrete floor donated redi-mix donated purchased dealer cost pipe fittings water piped runway An irrigation system installed water grass landscaping added Telephone service installed professionally donated wire labor left thing group wanted above else paved runway pit area Sundt Corporation large construction company agreed provide free equipment labor construct 750- x 50-foot runway 160- x 60-foot pilot station pit area 20- x 40-foot engine test area Calmat Arizona donated asphalt TIMPA received generous donations would have borrow money divide payments among small membership thanks AMA $9900 site improvement donation grant spent installing safety fencing runway barriers pilot stations gravel driveway parking lot has made dust-free hoped park district will take over management Modelplex Park Until does site labor love Significant contributions cash labor material still donated TIMPA Recent purchases include large tractor mower Volunteers mowing other maintenance arc indebted small group little no experience planning building maintaining community park have taken us rags riches future looks good remaining 480 acres available expansion Membership j kI.dSEIOIIMAAApplicationI ~ Z NewD RenewalD FamiIyEZ Date________ Name I AddressI II City/TownI State Province_________________ Zip Code__________I II Phone_________________________________________ Fax_________________________________ I IMAA#Chapter #___ AMA#MAAC CanadaI AnnualDues$15OOUSAAdd$1OOOforFirstClass $15OOUS Canada& Mexico $30QOUS Foreign IMake Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAAI I Any person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain IMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application Remittance Type Mail IMAA Secretary/TreasurerCheck D Money Order D Cashiers Check D Don E Vineyard1 year D 2 years D 3 years D Amount $________ 205 S Hilidale RoadFamily memberships available no magazine included Sauna KS 67401for $750 US year details contact secretary I High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd Class Bulk US & Canada AMA 99For 1st Class Postage Add $1000 US United States & Canada L 66 Model Aviation MODEL Su~i EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSPAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TEXAS TIMERS F TAN II RUBBER 3 ATUIfV 1 lb box $18 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $135 UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Buttertly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch ot great FF kits ZONA SAWS CatalogFAL rvkdel Supply P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 717-882-9873 Acquisitions include leasing threesquare-mile site approximately 25 miles main TIMPA site exclusively Free Flighters Long-range plans include pond RC floatplanes rise-off-water Free Flight models RC boats Other hobby groups have shown interest Modelplex Park Southern Arizona Rocketry Association SARA new user original park SARA flies high-power model rockets during club launches opposite side parking lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association plans build 20- x 30-foot observatory 16-inch telescope non-interfering activity TIMPA encourages Come enjoy Tucsons moderate weather clear skies Modelplex Park caretakers living house site open day Recreational vehicle parking available nearby parks list available contact TIMPA Box 22666 Tucson AZ 85734 cost AMA members daily fee $3 fly $50 yearlong pass special winter visitor pass good October 1 through April 30 available $40 fees go maintaining facility Hope see soon Clarke 2833 W Calle Carapan Tucson AZ 85745 973cc583 n 93HP 701b 755 Lx W Prop26x 12$ 1225 Initially availab e 3W 78100120/140 iB2 Johnson Smoke Mufflers 3W 2 cycle oil 70 mix 3385 oz $1375 l998TOCHass$1250 Fuel Lisa Foot $70 3WVelooty Stacka $1795 43% Giles G 2O2~ Designed TOG Pilot Wolfgang Matt W ngspan 114 length 110 G 202 features Gel-coated Fiberglass fasesge pmbilt wings stabs removable Sleeves Wingtube Stabtabe installed Ailerons elevator rudder ready 3W-1401B2-F 55 flhinged 376cc / 839 in3P dng gear sapport installed & Firewall installed$ i 950 3W-240iB2 Twin 23 HP3W-I ~iIes G 202 rts ugs per cylinder 15 HP lwith 3W 2OiB2IF $ 2295$ 21 9SGiI0 1401B2/F $ 3295 Quality repair service 3W factory trained technician 3W-60i 3W-70i 3W-48 iB2 3W-78 B2 3W-120 iB2 3W-140 iB2 60 cc/36 in3 60 HP 528 lb x 4OW Prop 22 x 12 70 cc/42 in3 • 65 IHP 528 lb x 40W Prop 22 x 12 48 ccI29 in3 • 50 HP 454 lb x 03W Prop 20 x 12 78 cc/465 in3 • 74 HP 65 lb 57L x II OW Prop 24 x IC 1196 ccI729 in3 115 HP 847 lb 124W- Prop 28x 12 1376 cc/839 in3 135 HP 858 lb x 30W- Prop 30 x 12 $585 $675 $795 $1095 $1350 $1530 Cost Aircraft International Inc Phone 7327610997 3W Sales & Service Center untry Meadow Drive s NecK NJ 07722 Fax 73276 8585 Visit Website wwwaircraft-intlcom call Grand Opening SpecIals st 1999 67 PI\ carry3W Front Intake _Motors The3W 20B2and3W 40B2 now ava abe Fm nake moos well $ 1350 24rc/l42 in3- 25 HP- 265 lb- 39 Lv275 W Prop 18x Ic $ 479 Smoke Mufflers 3W Motors made 3W-Modeilmotoren motors include electronic auto advance ignition 3W-I 20iB2-F 1196cc / 729 in3 847 lbs hp 74L x 122W
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67
The TIM PA Story U John Clarke Tenacity hard work donations make Modelpiex Park reality 64 Model Aviation in Keel PlYING PIEhDS Bob Cousins original model TIMPA project Required square mile land cost $1 million 750- x 50-foot asphalt runway six pilot stations grass front sides ramada moment inspiration early December 1990 Michael Mike Osier Tucson city policeman avid Radio Control RC flier came up idea multipurpose model park ____ permanent site future modelers old guys fear loss progress combine model aircraft boat car activities Mike enlisted local architect also avid modeler Robert Bob Cousins Bobs credits include work world-renowned Biosphere project expertise Bob gained dealing government agencies prior projects agreed lead citizen group develop park December 19 1990 first meeting held leaders local RC clubsthe Tucson International Modelplex Park Association TIMPA start long journey highs lows Bob drew plans made three-dimensional model facility envisioned As planned project would need square mile land estimated cost would exceed million dollars Early Pima County Parks & Recreation Department offered large site eight miles east Tucson offer came caveat friction between clubs would void offer group made pledge displace other However possible radio interference nearby club An offer made club host declined county withdrew offer location Two members Old Pueblo Flyers OPF members TIMPA hoard directors researched land held BLM Bureau Land Management state Arizona city Tucson remembered city-owned site eight miles town met city real estate manager several times much earlier OPF site Another meeting led offer city fell through expanding full-scale airport nearby commercial development around made site unsuitable found third site retired restless driving around looking possible location city owned Because Tucson located Great Sonoran Desert water short supply city purchased 51 square miles farmland 1970s water rights agreement included provision land could never again used farming commercial use However could used recreation discovered gem 160-acre former cotton farm brick house 40- x 100-foot steel barn parcel no urban encroachment power telephone lines place small family-sized well went city learned land could leased TIMPA could meet citys criteria included state incorporation nonprofit organization Internal Revenue Service approval 501c3 nonprofit organization management plan use projected income sustain operation AMA site insurance Another setback occurred Bob Cousins leader source inspiration died heart attack Mike Osier called board meeting club except OPF leaders dropped out expecting project fail remaining board memberswhom Bob affectionately called Dummiesvoted carry neighbor city councilman concurred project worthwhile agreed help carry through council During following four years necessary have architect CPA lawyer Jerry Beal CPA modeler did 501 c3j work nearly nothing referred us lawyer Bruce Dusenberry Bruce did incorporation reasonable fee University Arizona professor continued architectural work Bob started quit project because workload convinced retired architect modeler AS Kip Merker look project opposed first soon doing necessary drawings no charge Funding plans included corporate grants business donations model auctions direct mail requests Arizona AMA members mall shows dog pony shows etc new site capital costs greatly reduced However prioritize complete things order importance funds allowed Large corporations grant programs did rate model parks highly community interest Tucson City Parks considered project worthy its long-range plans left up us reach deep pockets times keep project afloat city requirements order met city council members first time council meeting June 1995 TIMPA awarded $1 -per-year lease Tucson International Modelplex Park excited long days later informed lease changed require thousands dollars per year rent panic made calls councilmen got 20year lease $20 per year project just beginning city owned land county controlled Eighteen departments approve everything wanted site required complete set blueprints Some departments required things other departments prohibited July 1 1995 lease keys permits Joy again important thing did before starting build take decibel readings edges property though nearest neighbor 1/2-mile away used loudest unmuffled airplane could find tests recorded readings 50 decibels propertys boundary future reference long after runway paved noise complaint defeated because data Clubs homework prepared have complaints Now site reality first order business clean August1999 65 Scale Warbird Racing Association races held three times year Modelpiex Park along other events {e-1 W44Es i ium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 30 yds & up Other Weights Available VISA TinLins 17 Andrews Drive- Daleville AL 36322 334 598-2287 400 1000 OST grounds house hangarthey badly neglected learned city close tearing down house barn renamed hangar letting property return its natural state house restored new roof brick floor rear porch tile floors inside new heat pump heating cooling freshly patched painted walls broken window replacement rewiring underground 200-amp electrical service Most done donated paint materials laborsome professional Outside installed new water pump well painted hangar coated roof painted one-car garage mostly donated materials equipment some rental tool companies also moved 10000-gallon water tank another part 160 acres 1600-foot runway graded decided made mistake moved runway 500 feet further house graded road included parking areas purchased 84- x 16-foot ramada erected professional help poured concrete floor donated redi-mix donated purchased dealer cost pipe fittings water piped runway An irrigation system installed water grass landscaping added Telephone service installed professionally donated wire labor left thing group wanted above else paved runway pit area Sundt Corporation large construction company agreed provide free equipment labor construct 750- x 50-foot runway 160- x 60-foot pilot station pit area 20- x 40-foot engine test area Calmat Arizona donated asphalt TIMPA received generous donations would have borrow money divide payments among small membership thanks AMA $9900 site improvement donation grant spent installing safety fencing runway barriers pilot stations gravel driveway parking lot has made dust-free hoped park district will take over management Modelplex Park Until does site labor love Significant contributions cash labor material still donated TIMPA Recent purchases include large tractor mower Volunteers mowing other maintenance arc indebted small group little no experience planning building maintaining community park have taken us rags riches future looks good remaining 480 acres available expansion Membership j kI.dSEIOIIMAAApplicationI ~ Z NewD RenewalD FamiIyEZ Date________ Name I AddressI II City/TownI State Province_________________ Zip Code__________I II Phone_________________________________________ Fax_________________________________ I IMAA#Chapter #___ AMA#MAAC CanadaI AnnualDues$15OOUSAAdd$1OOOforFirstClass $15OOUS Canada& Mexico $30QOUS Foreign IMake Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAAI I Any person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain IMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application Remittance Type Mail IMAA Secretary/TreasurerCheck D Money Order D Cashiers Check D Don E Vineyard1 year D 2 years D 3 years D Amount $________ 205 S Hilidale RoadFamily memberships available no magazine included Sauna KS 67401for $750 US year details contact secretary I High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd Class Bulk US & Canada AMA 99For 1st Class Postage Add $1000 US United States & Canada L 66 Model Aviation MODEL Su~i EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSPAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TEXAS TIMERS F TAN II RUBBER 3 ATUIfV 1 lb box $18 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $135 UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Buttertly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch ot great FF kits ZONA SAWS CatalogFAL rvkdel Supply P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 717-882-9873 Acquisitions include leasing threesquare-mile site approximately 25 miles main TIMPA site exclusively Free Flighters Long-range plans include pond RC floatplanes rise-off-water Free Flight models RC boats Other hobby groups have shown interest Modelplex Park Southern Arizona Rocketry Association SARA new user original park SARA flies high-power model rockets during club launches opposite side parking lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association plans build 20- x 30-foot observatory 16-inch telescope non-interfering activity TIMPA encourages Come enjoy Tucsons moderate weather clear skies Modelplex Park caretakers living house site open day Recreational vehicle parking available nearby parks list available contact TIMPA Box 22666 Tucson AZ 85734 cost AMA members daily fee $3 fly $50 yearlong pass special winter visitor pass good October 1 through April 30 available $40 fees go maintaining facility Hope see soon Clarke 2833 W Calle Carapan Tucson AZ 85745 973cc583 n 93HP 701b 755 Lx W Prop26x 12$ 1225 Initially availab e 3W 78100120/140 iB2 Johnson Smoke Mufflers 3W 2 cycle oil 70 mix 3385 oz $1375 l998TOCHass$1250 Fuel Lisa Foot $70 3WVelooty Stacka $1795 43% Giles G 2O2~ Designed TOG Pilot Wolfgang Matt W ngspan 114 length 110 G 202 features Gel-coated Fiberglass fasesge pmbilt wings stabs removable Sleeves Wingtube Stabtabe installed Ailerons elevator rudder ready 3W-1401B2-F 55 flhinged 376cc / 839 in3P dng gear sapport installed & Firewall installed$ i 950 3W-240iB2 Twin 23 HP3W-I ~iIes G 202 rts ugs per cylinder 15 HP lwith 3W 2OiB2IF $ 2295$ 21 9SGiI0 1401B2/F $ 3295 Quality repair service 3W factory trained technician 3W-60i 3W-70i 3W-48 iB2 3W-78 B2 3W-120 iB2 3W-140 iB2 60 cc/36 in3 60 HP 528 lb x 4OW Prop 22 x 12 70 cc/42 in3 • 65 IHP 528 lb x 40W Prop 22 x 12 48 ccI29 in3 • 50 HP 454 lb x 03W Prop 20 x 12 78 cc/465 in3 • 74 HP 65 lb 57L x II OW Prop 24 x IC 1196 ccI729 in3 115 HP 847 lb 124W- Prop 28x 12 1376 cc/839 in3 135 HP 858 lb x 30W- Prop 30 x 12 $585 $675 $795 $1095 $1350 $1530 Cost Aircraft International Inc Phone 7327610997 3W Sales & Service Center untry Meadow Drive s NecK NJ 07722 Fax 73276 8585 Visit Website wwwaircraft-intlcom call Grand Opening SpecIals st 1999 67 PI\ carry3W Front Intake _Motors The3W 20B2and3W 40B2 now ava abe Fm nake moos well $ 1350 24rc/l42 in3- 25 HP- 265 lb- 39 Lv275 W Prop 18x Ic $ 479 Smoke Mufflers 3W Motors made 3W-Modeilmotoren motors include electronic auto advance ignition 3W-I 20iB2-F 1196cc / 729 in3 847 lbs hp 74L x 122W
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67
The TIM PA Story U John Clarke Tenacity hard work donations make Modelpiex Park reality 64 Model Aviation in Keel PlYING PIEhDS Bob Cousins original model TIMPA project Required square mile land cost $1 million 750- x 50-foot asphalt runway six pilot stations grass front sides ramada moment inspiration early December 1990 Michael Mike Osier Tucson city policeman avid Radio Control RC flier came up idea multipurpose model park ____ permanent site future modelers old guys fear loss progress combine model aircraft boat car activities Mike enlisted local architect also avid modeler Robert Bob Cousins Bobs credits include work world-renowned Biosphere project expertise Bob gained dealing government agencies prior projects agreed lead citizen group develop park December 19 1990 first meeting held leaders local RC clubsthe Tucson International Modelplex Park Association TIMPA start long journey highs lows Bob drew plans made three-dimensional model facility envisioned As planned project would need square mile land estimated cost would exceed million dollars Early Pima County Parks & Recreation Department offered large site eight miles east Tucson offer came caveat friction between clubs would void offer group made pledge displace other However possible radio interference nearby club An offer made club host declined county withdrew offer location Two members Old Pueblo Flyers OPF members TIMPA hoard directors researched land held BLM Bureau Land Management state Arizona city Tucson remembered city-owned site eight miles town met city real estate manager several times much earlier OPF site Another meeting led offer city fell through expanding full-scale airport nearby commercial development around made site unsuitable found third site retired restless driving around looking possible location city owned Because Tucson located Great Sonoran Desert water short supply city purchased 51 square miles farmland 1970s water rights agreement included provision land could never again used farming commercial use However could used recreation discovered gem 160-acre former cotton farm brick house 40- x 100-foot steel barn parcel no urban encroachment power telephone lines place small family-sized well went city learned land could leased TIMPA could meet citys criteria included state incorporation nonprofit organization Internal Revenue Service approval 501c3 nonprofit organization management plan use projected income sustain operation AMA site insurance Another setback occurred Bob Cousins leader source inspiration died heart attack Mike Osier called board meeting club except OPF leaders dropped out expecting project fail remaining board memberswhom Bob affectionately called Dummiesvoted carry neighbor city councilman concurred project worthwhile agreed help carry through council During following four years necessary have architect CPA lawyer Jerry Beal CPA modeler did 501 c3j work nearly nothing referred us lawyer Bruce Dusenberry Bruce did incorporation reasonable fee University Arizona professor continued architectural work Bob started quit project because workload convinced retired architect modeler AS Kip Merker look project opposed first soon doing necessary drawings no charge Funding plans included corporate grants business donations model auctions direct mail requests Arizona AMA members mall shows dog pony shows etc new site capital costs greatly reduced However prioritize complete things order importance funds allowed Large corporations grant programs did rate model parks highly community interest Tucson City Parks considered project worthy its long-range plans left up us reach deep pockets times keep project afloat city requirements order met city council members first time council meeting June 1995 TIMPA awarded $1 -per-year lease Tucson International Modelplex Park excited long days later informed lease changed require thousands dollars per year rent panic made calls councilmen got 20year lease $20 per year project just beginning city owned land county controlled Eighteen departments approve everything wanted site required complete set blueprints Some departments required things other departments prohibited July 1 1995 lease keys permits Joy again important thing did before starting build take decibel readings edges property though nearest neighbor 1/2-mile away used loudest unmuffled airplane could find tests recorded readings 50 decibels propertys boundary future reference long after runway paved noise complaint defeated because data Clubs homework prepared have complaints Now site reality first order business clean August1999 65 Scale Warbird Racing Association races held three times year Modelpiex Park along other events {e-1 W44Es i ium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 30 yds & up Other Weights Available VISA TinLins 17 Andrews Drive- Daleville AL 36322 334 598-2287 400 1000 OST grounds house hangarthey badly neglected learned city close tearing down house barn renamed hangar letting property return its natural state house restored new roof brick floor rear porch tile floors inside new heat pump heating cooling freshly patched painted walls broken window replacement rewiring underground 200-amp electrical service Most done donated paint materials laborsome professional Outside installed new water pump well painted hangar coated roof painted one-car garage mostly donated materials equipment some rental tool companies also moved 10000-gallon water tank another part 160 acres 1600-foot runway graded decided made mistake moved runway 500 feet further house graded road included parking areas purchased 84- x 16-foot ramada erected professional help poured concrete floor donated redi-mix donated purchased dealer cost pipe fittings water piped runway An irrigation system installed water grass landscaping added Telephone service installed professionally donated wire labor left thing group wanted above else paved runway pit area Sundt Corporation large construction company agreed provide free equipment labor construct 750- x 50-foot runway 160- x 60-foot pilot station pit area 20- x 40-foot engine test area Calmat Arizona donated asphalt TIMPA received generous donations would have borrow money divide payments among small membership thanks AMA $9900 site improvement donation grant spent installing safety fencing runway barriers pilot stations gravel driveway parking lot has made dust-free hoped park district will take over management Modelplex Park Until does site labor love Significant contributions cash labor material still donated TIMPA Recent purchases include large tractor mower Volunteers mowing other maintenance arc indebted small group little no experience planning building maintaining community park have taken us rags riches future looks good remaining 480 acres available expansion Membership j kI.dSEIOIIMAAApplicationI ~ Z NewD RenewalD FamiIyEZ Date________ Name I AddressI II City/TownI State Province_________________ Zip Code__________I II Phone_________________________________________ Fax_________________________________ I IMAA#Chapter #___ AMA#MAAC CanadaI AnnualDues$15OOUSAAdd$1OOOforFirstClass $15OOUS Canada& Mexico $30QOUS Foreign IMake Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAAI I Any person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain IMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application Remittance Type Mail IMAA Secretary/TreasurerCheck D Money Order D Cashiers Check D Don E Vineyard1 year D 2 years D 3 years D Amount $________ 205 S Hilidale RoadFamily memberships available no magazine included Sauna KS 67401for $750 US year details contact secretary I High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd Class Bulk US & Canada AMA 99For 1st Class Postage Add $1000 US United States & Canada L 66 Model Aviation MODEL Su~i EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSPAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TEXAS TIMERS F TAN II RUBBER 3 ATUIfV 1 lb box $18 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $135 UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Buttertly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch ot great FF kits ZONA SAWS CatalogFAL rvkdel Supply P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 717-882-9873 Acquisitions include leasing threesquare-mile site approximately 25 miles main TIMPA site exclusively Free Flighters Long-range plans include pond RC floatplanes rise-off-water Free Flight models RC boats Other hobby groups have shown interest Modelplex Park Southern Arizona Rocketry Association SARA new user original park SARA flies high-power model rockets during club launches opposite side parking lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association plans build 20- x 30-foot observatory 16-inch telescope non-interfering activity TIMPA encourages Come enjoy Tucsons moderate weather clear skies Modelplex Park caretakers living house site open day Recreational vehicle parking available nearby parks list available contact TIMPA Box 22666 Tucson AZ 85734 cost AMA members daily fee $3 fly $50 yearlong pass special winter visitor pass good October 1 through April 30 available $40 fees go maintaining facility Hope see soon Clarke 2833 W Calle Carapan Tucson AZ 85745 973cc583 n 93HP 701b 755 Lx W Prop26x 12$ 1225 Initially availab e 3W 78100120/140 iB2 Johnson Smoke Mufflers 3W 2 cycle oil 70 mix 3385 oz $1375 l998TOCHass$1250 Fuel Lisa Foot $70 3WVelooty Stacka $1795 43% Giles G 2O2~ Designed TOG Pilot Wolfgang Matt W ngspan 114 length 110 G 202 features Gel-coated Fiberglass fasesge pmbilt wings stabs removable Sleeves Wingtube Stabtabe installed Ailerons elevator rudder ready 3W-1401B2-F 55 flhinged 376cc / 839 in3P dng gear sapport installed & Firewall installed$ i 950 3W-240iB2 Twin 23 HP3W-I ~iIes G 202 rts ugs per cylinder 15 HP lwith 3W 2OiB2IF $ 2295$ 21 9SGiI0 1401B2/F $ 3295 Quality repair service 3W factory trained technician 3W-60i 3W-70i 3W-48 iB2 3W-78 B2 3W-120 iB2 3W-140 iB2 60 cc/36 in3 60 HP 528 lb x 4OW Prop 22 x 12 70 cc/42 in3 • 65 IHP 528 lb x 40W Prop 22 x 12 48 ccI29 in3 • 50 HP 454 lb x 03W Prop 20 x 12 78 cc/465 in3 • 74 HP 65 lb 57L x II OW Prop 24 x IC 1196 ccI729 in3 115 HP 847 lb 124W- Prop 28x 12 1376 cc/839 in3 135 HP 858 lb x 30W- Prop 30 x 12 $585 $675 $795 $1095 $1350 $1530 Cost Aircraft International Inc Phone 7327610997 3W Sales & Service Center untry Meadow Drive s NecK NJ 07722 Fax 73276 8585 Visit Website wwwaircraft-intlcom call Grand Opening SpecIals st 1999 67 PI\ carry3W Front Intake _Motors The3W 20B2and3W 40B2 now ava abe Fm nake moos well $ 1350 24rc/l42 in3- 25 HP- 265 lb- 39 Lv275 W Prop 18x Ic $ 479 Smoke Mufflers 3W Motors made 3W-Modeilmotoren motors include electronic auto advance ignition 3W-I 20iB2-F 1196cc / 729 in3 847 lbs hp 74L x 122W
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67
The TIM PA Story U John Clarke Tenacity hard work donations make Modelpiex Park reality 64 Model Aviation in Keel PlYING PIEhDS Bob Cousins original model TIMPA project Required square mile land cost $1 million 750- x 50-foot asphalt runway six pilot stations grass front sides ramada moment inspiration early December 1990 Michael Mike Osier Tucson city policeman avid Radio Control RC flier came up idea multipurpose model park ____ permanent site future modelers old guys fear loss progress combine model aircraft boat car activities Mike enlisted local architect also avid modeler Robert Bob Cousins Bobs credits include work world-renowned Biosphere project expertise Bob gained dealing government agencies prior projects agreed lead citizen group develop park December 19 1990 first meeting held leaders local RC clubsthe Tucson International Modelplex Park Association TIMPA start long journey highs lows Bob drew plans made three-dimensional model facility envisioned As planned project would need square mile land estimated cost would exceed million dollars Early Pima County Parks & Recreation Department offered large site eight miles east Tucson offer came caveat friction between clubs would void offer group made pledge displace other However possible radio interference nearby club An offer made club host declined county withdrew offer location Two members Old Pueblo Flyers OPF members TIMPA hoard directors researched land held BLM Bureau Land Management state Arizona city Tucson remembered city-owned site eight miles town met city real estate manager several times much earlier OPF site Another meeting led offer city fell through expanding full-scale airport nearby commercial development around made site unsuitable found third site retired restless driving around looking possible location city owned Because Tucson located Great Sonoran Desert water short supply city purchased 51 square miles farmland 1970s water rights agreement included provision land could never again used farming commercial use However could used recreation discovered gem 160-acre former cotton farm brick house 40- x 100-foot steel barn parcel no urban encroachment power telephone lines place small family-sized well went city learned land could leased TIMPA could meet citys criteria included state incorporation nonprofit organization Internal Revenue Service approval 501c3 nonprofit organization management plan use projected income sustain operation AMA site insurance Another setback occurred Bob Cousins leader source inspiration died heart attack Mike Osier called board meeting club except OPF leaders dropped out expecting project fail remaining board memberswhom Bob affectionately called Dummiesvoted carry neighbor city councilman concurred project worthwhile agreed help carry through council During following four years necessary have architect CPA lawyer Jerry Beal CPA modeler did 501 c3j work nearly nothing referred us lawyer Bruce Dusenberry Bruce did incorporation reasonable fee University Arizona professor continued architectural work Bob started quit project because workload convinced retired architect modeler AS Kip Merker look project opposed first soon doing necessary drawings no charge Funding plans included corporate grants business donations model auctions direct mail requests Arizona AMA members mall shows dog pony shows etc new site capital costs greatly reduced However prioritize complete things order importance funds allowed Large corporations grant programs did rate model parks highly community interest Tucson City Parks considered project worthy its long-range plans left up us reach deep pockets times keep project afloat city requirements order met city council members first time council meeting June 1995 TIMPA awarded $1 -per-year lease Tucson International Modelplex Park excited long days later informed lease changed require thousands dollars per year rent panic made calls councilmen got 20year lease $20 per year project just beginning city owned land county controlled Eighteen departments approve everything wanted site required complete set blueprints Some departments required things other departments prohibited July 1 1995 lease keys permits Joy again important thing did before starting build take decibel readings edges property though nearest neighbor 1/2-mile away used loudest unmuffled airplane could find tests recorded readings 50 decibels propertys boundary future reference long after runway paved noise complaint defeated because data Clubs homework prepared have complaints Now site reality first order business clean August1999 65 Scale Warbird Racing Association races held three times year Modelpiex Park along other events {e-1 W44Es i ium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 30 yds & up Other Weights Available VISA TinLins 17 Andrews Drive- Daleville AL 36322 334 598-2287 400 1000 OST grounds house hangarthey badly neglected learned city close tearing down house barn renamed hangar letting property return its natural state house restored new roof brick floor rear porch tile floors inside new heat pump heating cooling freshly patched painted walls broken window replacement rewiring underground 200-amp electrical service Most done donated paint materials laborsome professional Outside installed new water pump well painted hangar coated roof painted one-car garage mostly donated materials equipment some rental tool companies also moved 10000-gallon water tank another part 160 acres 1600-foot runway graded decided made mistake moved runway 500 feet further house graded road included parking areas purchased 84- x 16-foot ramada erected professional help poured concrete floor donated redi-mix donated purchased dealer cost pipe fittings water piped runway An irrigation system installed water grass landscaping added Telephone service installed professionally donated wire labor left thing group wanted above else paved runway pit area Sundt Corporation large construction company agreed provide free equipment labor construct 750- x 50-foot runway 160- x 60-foot pilot station pit area 20- x 40-foot engine test area Calmat Arizona donated asphalt TIMPA received generous donations would have borrow money divide payments among small membership thanks AMA $9900 site improvement donation grant spent installing safety fencing runway barriers pilot stations gravel driveway parking lot has made dust-free hoped park district will take over management Modelplex Park Until does site labor love Significant contributions cash labor material still donated TIMPA Recent purchases include large tractor mower Volunteers mowing other maintenance arc indebted small group little no experience planning building maintaining community park have taken us rags riches future looks good remaining 480 acres available expansion Membership j kI.dSEIOIIMAAApplicationI ~ Z NewD RenewalD FamiIyEZ Date________ Name I AddressI II City/TownI State Province_________________ Zip Code__________I II Phone_________________________________________ Fax_________________________________ I IMAA#Chapter #___ AMA#MAAC CanadaI AnnualDues$15OOUSAAdd$1OOOforFirstClass $15OOUS Canada& Mexico $30QOUS Foreign IMake Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAAI I Any person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain IMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application Remittance Type Mail IMAA Secretary/TreasurerCheck D Money Order D Cashiers Check D Don E Vineyard1 year D 2 years D 3 years D Amount $________ 205 S Hilidale RoadFamily memberships available no magazine included Sauna KS 67401for $750 US year details contact secretary I High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd Class Bulk US & Canada AMA 99For 1st Class Postage Add $1000 US United States & Canada L 66 Model Aviation MODEL Su~i EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSPAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TEXAS TIMERS F TAN II RUBBER 3 ATUIfV 1 lb box $18 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $135 UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Buttertly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch ot great FF kits ZONA SAWS CatalogFAL rvkdel Supply P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 717-882-9873 Acquisitions include leasing threesquare-mile site approximately 25 miles main TIMPA site exclusively Free Flighters Long-range plans include pond RC floatplanes rise-off-water Free Flight models RC boats Other hobby groups have shown interest Modelplex Park Southern Arizona Rocketry Association SARA new user original park SARA flies high-power model rockets during club launches opposite side parking lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association plans build 20- x 30-foot observatory 16-inch telescope non-interfering activity TIMPA encourages Come enjoy Tucsons moderate weather clear skies Modelplex Park caretakers living house site open day Recreational vehicle parking available nearby parks list available contact TIMPA Box 22666 Tucson AZ 85734 cost AMA members daily fee $3 fly $50 yearlong pass special winter visitor pass good October 1 through April 30 available $40 fees go maintaining facility Hope see soon Clarke 2833 W Calle Carapan Tucson AZ 85745 973cc583 n 93HP 701b 755 Lx W Prop26x 12$ 1225 Initially availab e 3W 78100120/140 iB2 Johnson Smoke Mufflers 3W 2 cycle oil 70 mix 3385 oz $1375 l998TOCHass$1250 Fuel Lisa Foot $70 3WVelooty Stacka $1795 43% Giles G 2O2~ Designed TOG Pilot Wolfgang Matt W ngspan 114 length 110 G 202 features Gel-coated Fiberglass fasesge pmbilt wings stabs removable Sleeves Wingtube Stabtabe installed Ailerons elevator rudder ready 3W-1401B2-F 55 flhinged 376cc / 839 in3P dng gear sapport installed & Firewall installed$ i 950 3W-240iB2 Twin 23 HP3W-I ~iIes G 202 rts ugs per cylinder 15 HP lwith 3W 2OiB2IF $ 2295$ 21 9SGiI0 1401B2/F $ 3295 Quality repair service 3W factory trained technician 3W-60i 3W-70i 3W-48 iB2 3W-78 B2 3W-120 iB2 3W-140 iB2 60 cc/36 in3 60 HP 528 lb x 4OW Prop 22 x 12 70 cc/42 in3 • 65 IHP 528 lb x 40W Prop 22 x 12 48 ccI29 in3 • 50 HP 454 lb x 03W Prop 20 x 12 78 cc/465 in3 • 74 HP 65 lb 57L x II OW Prop 24 x IC 1196 ccI729 in3 115 HP 847 lb 124W- Prop 28x 12 1376 cc/839 in3 135 HP 858 lb x 30W- Prop 30 x 12 $585 $675 $795 $1095 $1350 $1530 Cost Aircraft International Inc Phone 7327610997 3W Sales & Service Center untry Meadow Drive s NecK NJ 07722 Fax 73276 8585 Visit Website wwwaircraft-intlcom call Grand Opening SpecIals st 1999 67 PI\ carry3W Front Intake _Motors The3W 20B2and3W 40B2 now ava abe Fm nake moos well $ 1350 24rc/l42 in3- 25 HP- 265 lb- 39 Lv275 W Prop 18x Ic $ 479 Smoke Mufflers 3W Motors made 3W-Modeilmotoren motors include electronic auto advance ignition 3W-I 20iB2-F 1196cc / 729 in3 847 lbs hp 74L x 122W
