A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 176 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Register FSA Volunteer Flying Site Assistance Program consists network volunteers serve AMAs eyes ears reading newspapers listening watching broadcast programs keeping aware activities area matter collecting information distributing modelers Flying Site Coordinator Register now Fax call write Joe Beshar address above Read Tri State Flyers Cannonsburg KY managed structure purchase flying site article Obtain Flying Field Two Moves page 63 What follows fliers fueled wine New Jersey RC Models Fly Wine Ron Lockhart early 1983 Atlantic County SkyBlazers losing existing flying field college campus increasingly used student sports activities search new field Through personal friendships owners Renault Winery rural area about 10 miles inland Atlantic City contacted Renault made abandoned vineyard available club such overgrown vegetation trees luck some members access earth moving equipment hard work donations equipment time field cleared grass planted mid-1980s Sky back SkyBlazers Renault Winery holds several craft fairs ethnic theme food festivals course wine stomping gathering summer invited SkyBlazers added static display aircraft some years model flying demonstration association craft fairs Renault also holds weddings receptions garden area club makes point get wedding schedule posted transmitter impound Quiet Hour observed Over years field improved late 1980s President Walt Geary instigated building shelter two garden tractors Its also transmitter impound shaded gazebo mid-1990s John Dowdell sparked building continual upgrading 24 x 12 clubhouse cooking facility building Johns lunches dinners have increased participation events field meetings Over years also started hearing two neighbors dont see homes because well behind tree lines visited field complaints about overflights noise immediately briefed pilots houses discussed club meetings newsletter map No Fly zones posted transmitter impound six-foot square red-and-white sign field marks spot unseen neighbor sign has become excellent reminder members briefing aid guests SkyBlazers VP Paul Camey leads small group litter patrol two months sign road now proclaims Litter Clean Up Atlantic County SkyBlazers nice reminder presence other engine noise club makes $325 year effort Other community activities have included hosting flying demonstration Boy Scout troop have also hosted RC flying Dog Training demonstrations lunch local Kids Handicaps organization send fruit baskets neighbors Christmas Incidentally Atlantic City NJ area want unique gourmet dining experience can find Renault local phone books take Winery tour dine dont mind telling maitre d read about winery model aircraft magazine les E Smith Education Committee Member major responsibilities AMA Education Committee review recommend approval disapproval proposals submitted generally individual AMA members chartered clubs chapters AMA Youth Education Stipend YES grant program program designed provide seed money AMA clubs chapters use developing funding youth modeling activities Guidelines covering program first published September 1995 issue Model Aviation updated March 1997 issue Education Committee working toward making revised guidelines along details proposal submission available membership other eligible organizations via AIvIA web site well through Model Aviation interim abbreviated version guidelines presented below Youth Education Stipend YES Guidelines Revised September 9 1998 following guidelines shall used disbursement monies YES fund I Application may made officers AMA chartered club time during year 2 The application must include following minimum information A Name Charter Club number B Signature current club officers March 1999 149 clubhouse background now known Shamrock Cafe Continual upgrades have given refrigerator stove sink cabinets Members watch flying through two large windows lunching sipping coffee doesnt get much better Flying field benefactor neighbor Renault Winery hosts various activities including weddings beautiful garden area prize winning gourmet restaurant upstairs C Program name D Name education institution community agency involved E Complete outline/syllabus program F Amount funds requested maximum $1000 first second year 3 The syllabus should include following minimum information A Desired goals program B Time frame instruction C Materials used D Instructional techniques E Details culminating activity F Any plans continuing student contact Proposing organizations eligible apply YES grants following funds year oneupto$1000 year twoup $1000 year threeup $500 50% cost sharing project unless significantly modified upgraded eligible funding after year three club awarded grant must agree following 1 provide minimum two reports about activity status during conclusion program photographic record encouraged 2 provide general accounting manner funds expended 3 retain equipment purchased funds property club 4 allow AMA distribute and/or promote program information through its membership service part current YES grant proposal guidelines inclusion proposal Summary Abstract part proposal will assist greatly Committee evaluation proposal also formulating YES grant program reports disseminating information about funded project extensive rewrite Such Summary generally appears beginning proposal part proposal included cover letter good Summary long enough too long two three paragraphs usually longer half page should sufficient proposal Summary best written after body proposal has completed good Summary will put rest proposal context will interest reader what follow Summary will identify applicant briefly address his/her qualifications direct project will include reason proposal objectives achieved methods activities employed meeting project objectives Finally Summary Abstract should include summary cost sharing already identified amount requested proposal Requests reviewed Education Committee received review process requiring approximately 45 days Results proposal review will announced past Education Coordinator plan names recipients grants will listed AMA web site easy access sponsoring group leaders seeking mentors resources date YES grant program has awarded $8625 support seventeen proposals significant amount financial support projects designed interest young people art building flying model airplanes Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA have provided major financial support program since its inception Donations AMA designated support program would welcome recognized publically put very good use YES Grant program has am sure already know past accepted proposals AMA chartered clubs chapters youth programs recent action Education Committee eligibility under program extended include other eligible applicant organizations Boy Scouts example look forward receiving eligible proposals variety organizations Question concerning program should directed AMA Education Coordinator Being years university research sponsored programs officer YES grant program particular interest see program potential excite young people about model aviation invigorate provide direction local groups AMA clubs well Proposal applicants could strengthen programs proposals trying involve local AMA club members AMA clubs could strengthen position local communities helping other local groups schools become involved YES grant program Undoubtedly such activities could also assist local clubs seeking local funding efforts obtain retain local flying sites months ahead AMA Education Committee will involved detailed analysis YES grant program analysis will help provide future direction program Past YES grant recipients others encouraged make recommendations concerning YES grant program known Education Coordinator Education Committee members Being relatively new member Committee seems should expand publicity concerning results previously funded Yes grant projects YES grant program has shown limited growth since its inception 1995 1995 two awards two districts 1996 four awards four districts 1997 seven awards five districts 1998 six awards four districts Three awarded YES grants second-year funding previously funded projects Publicity concerning YES grant program results derived previously funded projects must expanded bulk YES grants have awarded projects two AMA Districts IV VII several AMA districts receiving no awards under program organization need make concerted effort encourage local group involvement furthering model aviation hobby/sport also vehicle help educate young people ways science 150 Model Aviation l next time Hall Fame Members Bob Aberle Jack Albrecht Harold John Alden George Aldrich Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Merrick Andrews Neil Armstrong William Atwood Sid Axelrod Maxwell Bassett Joe Beshar Joseph Bilgri Walt Billett Bill Bishop Woody Blanchard Howard Bonner Robert Boucher Col Hurst Bowers Paul Boyer Joseph Bridi John Brodbeck WL Bill Brown Willis Brown George Buso Walter Caddell James Cahill William Cannon Robert Champine Don Clark John Clemens Myrtle Mom Coad Frank Cummings Jr Vic Cunnyngham Sr Hal Debolt Bill Effinger Frank Ebling W R Enyart Richard Everett Joseph Foster Duke Fox Carl Fries Frank Garcher Carl Goldberg Walt Good Bill Gough Charles Grant Paul Guillow Merrill Hamburg William Hannan Robert Hatschek Kenneth Held Maxey Hester Maynard Hill Bob Holland Frank Hoover Milton Huguelet Ed Izzo Owen Kampden Jim Kirkland Dale Kim Dick Korda Joe Kovel Phil Kraft Vemon Krehbiel Arthur Laneau Chester Lanzo Clarence Lee Austin Leftwich Al Lewis Edward Lidgard Gordon Light EJ Lorenz Don Lowe Joseph Lucas Roy Mayes Dick McCoy Claude McCullough Francis McElwee Howard McEntee Fred Megow Walter Musciano Frank Neikimken Gerald Nelson William Netzeband William Northrop Irwin Ohlsson Joseph Ott ET Packard Bob Palmer Frank Parmenter John Patton George Perryman William Phillips David Platt Irwin Polk Nate Polk John Pond Bert Pond Lou Proctor Dan Pruss Len Purdy Dr Ralph Brooke OC Randall Joseph Raspante Lee Renaud Jim Richmond Edward Rockwood Bud Romak Dale Root Norm Rosenstock Richard Sarpolus Walt Schroder Art Schroeder Ben Shereshaw Leon Shulman Hazel Sig-hester Glen Sigafoose Wally Simmers Stephen C Smith Pete Sotich Earl Stahl Victor Stanzel Joseph Stanzel George Steiner Henry Struck Matty Sullivan Sal Taibi John Tatone Henry Thomas Charles Tlush Frank Tlush Charles Tracy Bob Underwood Bob Violett Jim Walker Elbert Weathers Cliff Weirick Ken Willard Lawrence Williams Granger Williams Bill Winter Dolly Wischer Bob Wischer Bill Wisniewski Earl Witt CO Wright John Worth William Wylam Frank Zaic March 1999 151 JaJ1i ITEflJ U T — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 During 1997 majority investments AMA consolidated placed American National Trust Muncie Indiana money kept two accounts AMA Security Account represents money needed fund self-insured portion insurance protection AMA provides its members AMA Investments Account represents mnnies designated special purpose may used Executive Council desires deposit Associated Risk Services Corporation Atlanta Georgia represents insurance matter settled December 31 1997 statement below gives details funds amounts December 31 1997 1996 Until next time Q57 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 American National Trust Muncie Indiana AMA Security Account Cash deposit Government Obligations Fund U S Treasury Notes__________________ AMA Investments Account Cash deposit US Treasury Notes Government Obligations Fund Marketable equity securities____________________ Investment management account Crestar Bank Alexandria Virginia Agent Under Agreement Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Federated Prime Obligations Fund $ 350000 49617 645953 1045570 100000 821359 527062 413075 Market Value $ 350000 49617 657220 1056837 100000 826259 527062 453098 Government Agency Obligations Federal National Mortgage Notes US Treasury Notes -50000 -1964891 $50000 Xerox Corporation note due 9/1/97 interest 9625% Invested Mutual Indemnity Ltd Bermuda deposit Associated Risk Services Corp Atlanta Georgia AiZ 2?A8 6315 $2913381 6315 $2514378 152 Model Aviation Cost $ 161841 Market Value $ 161841 50899 1980092 iA4 276872 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Wsy Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 ANOTHER CORRECTION addition previous column listed leader clubs District William Woods Cape Ann Club called remind Club Gold Leader Club apologies other other clubs Gold leader Clubs ELECTIONS time read expect will already know election results Dave Brown re-elected candidate District over 900 votes cast however about 150 ineligible counted did make difference election have national elections decided less 10 votes vote could make difference would like thank voted support appreciated UPPER VALLEY PROP BUSTERS Club located upper part Nil west side state have trying visit years finally made August 16th flying site large farm owned McDanials family Club holds fun fly about month usually several spectators due articles local news paper following pictures furnished Dick Sherman few own events held June July August h 1999 153 NH AVP Dick Sherman preparing fly Some spectators Note rubber powered models Note benches provided barricades open space background portion pit area end runway Stu about fly members aircraft Note number youngsters watching Bellanca aircraft used drop parachutes candy great crowd pleaser Stu holding Dick Shermans models Dicks wife Ruth accompanies him flying sessions Carl Nystrom wife food area always plenty good hamburgers hot dogs Stu McDanials airplanes flew does lot training new pilots using buddy box Bill Fletcher transplanted New Yorker New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Onwego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 open months column news passing District IIs illustrious model aviators Hall Fame member Francis E Fran McElwee Fran great showman serving 10 years member Alpha Squadron first AMA show team era banner towing flying saucers Frans trademark Fran innovator designed built original RC models control line models capable performing rolls well group four RC aircraft connected arrow shafts creating illusion perfect formation flying always exciting see Fran coming flying field . didnt know what hed have fly day knew would interesting An inveterate tinkerer Fran leaves legacy innovation original thought gave much hobby well miss him AVP Roy Brown Europe comes word members can now purchase fuel through AFCENT Craft Shop Roy has spent years literally trying get high quality reasonably priced fuel armed forces model aviators Europe Rodney Johnson Arts Crafts Director AFCENT craft shop called Don Nix Powermaster Fuel ordered 100 gallons Don successfully negotiated transportation regulations red tape got fuel AFCENT Its 10% available through craft shop 01131455262454 phone 01131455262545 Fax An email Roy roybrown@hvisionnl can get fuel moved Ramstein Heidelberg Weisbaden Bitburg Spangdahlen huge well done Rodney Johnson Don Nix Randy Randolph getting mission accomplished Rodney Johnson stocking shelves fuel AFCENT craft shop AMA members Mike Yearling Randy Ferrell stock up fuel NATO AWACS Base Geilenkirchen Germany AVP Ray Juscbkus sent following items covering activities Long Island Warbirds Over Long Island hosted Long Island Skyhawks club weather great plenty food flying done beautiful sod farm DC-3 flown Nick Ziroli Jr Ray flew Florida DC-3 1962 model brought back memories An excellent version Eindecker built flown flawlessly Emil Cassanello Hank Anholzer helmet firmly place puts leash e Fokker D-VII Nick Zirolis impressive P-38 ready go Warbirds flight line 154 Model Aviation / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-651 9 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-3256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR#3 Boa 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 769-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1391 Cruobrook Drive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-6970 NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA R/C CLUB season mall shows following pictures illustrate Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club helping promote hobby AMA public Photos Adam Smith Fred DeMuro Paul Goldsmith explain aircraft shoppers Pete Amatos 40-size Midstar Drew Nelisons helicopter scored high popularity vote However Bill Semischs Extra 300 stole show JOHNSTOWN R/C CLUB Another successful fun fly Johnstown Pennsylvania Thats 16 row club have directed Paul Yuhas annual event draws crowd Southwestern Pennsylvania surrounding states pilots guest get free picnic lunch second Photos AVP John Hathaway Paul Yuhas flying tI2A Texaco Len Dyson Caleb Butler handle frequency control table THE NORTHERN OHIO BALSA SCALERS county landfill has allowed NOBS have new field called Lin Cole Field just north Tiffin Ohio Pictured below some modelers grand opening Photos Joe Vislay Scott Swanger flew first flight NOBS new field WALLYS SQUADRON RC FLYERSAugust 22 23 days years event biggest fly-in Butler field date CD James Hamrick reports Saturday 335 airplanes flight line Boy Scout Troop 220 made hot dogs everyone also prepared delicious ham dinner pilots families Saturday evening special thanks Bruce Milam flew SiS Pitts down Maryland gave participants fullscale show both days Photos AVP Dave Ellis hn Dennis won Saturdays Best Pilot trophy Tony Mosko won best plane Dan Baker won trophy Sundays Best Pilot March 1999 155 Gary Chudzinski Extra Bob Vance Spacewalker Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman @modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RAVEN CROSSES PAMLICO SOUND After months calculations careful planning hurricane churned off coast Key West Bob Verhaeghe has become first person ever fly radio control model airplane across Pamlico Sound North Carolina Verhaeghe accomplished feat September 25th after checking weather deciding right attempt kind bouncy made Bob said Friday after flight Aside having dodge some crab pots everything went planned took Bob crew hour 26 minutes complete trip home Ball Creek Silver Lake Ocracoke plane named Raven flew average speed 35 mph estimated trip would take hour 25 minutes almost dead actual time Bobs crew team made up several neighbors said wouldnt have possible Along Bob Riley Bums owns 22l/2 foot boat used trip Sandy Nettings took pictures plane during after flight Ralph Lenley navigated Bob during trip really joint effort Bob said neighbors helped out am grateful Bob did say trip nearly came end near Brant island Sandy wanted Bob get lower over buoys order get nice shot plane near buoy Bob facing toward rear boat could see buoy nearly flew thing Once Ocracoke Bob said landing perfect flew around harbor couple times landed skidded across water within about 15 feet boat Bob also wanted say thanks Kenny Ballance help Orcacoke side things Kenny ranger over incredibly helpful photo shows Bob Raven prior flight Notice picture cockpit side window photo Bobs team left right Ralph Lenleynavigator Sandy Nettings photographer Riley Burnsskipper Bob Verhaeghepilot photo shows Bob rear boat during crossing shot Bob Raven ranger Kenny Ballance conclusion flight Silver Lake Ocracoke Island North Carolina airplane radio gear fuel K&B engine standard off shelf unmodified equipment have come long way since days channel radios escapements Good job Bob Team Raven SILENT KNIGHTS SOARING SOCIETY would like take opportunity congratulate members Silent Knight Soaring Society qualifying 1998 Silver AMA Leader Club Thank contributions sport aeromodeling Till next month go take kid flying Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Aeberna Ponda Georga Moosopy Puego Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail jemcoeill@isnocom ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE http//wwwocottnetkama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 2713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 28118 James Alvin 5428 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Roclsmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 442 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Wivlersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31904-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerteil Ave Miami FL 33t33 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stovecreek Lv Tampa FL 33813 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrne GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardmen Rd Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 90156W 81st An Gainsoille FL 32808 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beech FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manc6ester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sanucreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 6636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Something new Dist V starting Whos AMA Dist V Everyone has member AMA total 10 years eligible Easy get yourself soft cover book qualify mail resume yourself picture yourself optional thats information will retyped anyone typing Please contain message 4 inches wide Take 8/2 11 piece paper draw line down middle put words picture side exceed side paper 11 inches made deal AMA Hdqrs AMA Pres follows provide pages names & pix 8l/2 11 paper Hdqrs will reproduce pages necessary soft cover want Whos AMA Dist V Youre have member combined total 10 yrs deal Hdqrs includes NO typing part Merely copying attaching typing mail Dont mail Hdqrs mail Cut off date October31 1999 Somebody going start Whos AMA Dist V might well District V way dont have typewriter wife write print words carefully Thats will come out Careful stay within 4 inches 11 inches size can list previous experiences life modeling experiences both whatever want say will yearly thing now famous flyer nobodys heard what just important anybody Dont shy other thing have several hardworking Assoc Vice Presidents District get say its OK can waive 10 yr rule put Whos regardless years tenure Im going countermand Last month mentioned voted two proposals two VPs seeking donations particular club District voted included voted case co-chmn Publications Committee suggested withhold voted until month agreed always mention donation requests add meeting given floor chair told both VPs AMA have loan system place loan monies purchase property improve property flying mention case might want apply loan AMA acquire improve flying field Read what George Mozier Palm Beach Skyhawks says newsletter Tony Soldano Pres 98 Mike Zubricky Pres 99 George says Starting aircraft help very dangerous must stopped Always someone will help need ask have never seen anyone refuse Flying Site Safety Rule #9 says mandatory two people start engine installed aircraft holds other starts Two must present run engine Bill Foreman Editor Takeoff Newsletter Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club mentions An AMA member burned severely model fuel can exploded opening received very severe burns requiring extensive grafting facing long recovery metal can trying open storage 20 yrs Experts claim ether propylene oxide nitro methane can become destabilized & shock sensitive over period time fuel contained two substances state change probable heat generated friction opening irritated problem AMA advises unwise open metal containers stored period time Five yrs suspect Im giving safety lecture Yes Dont forget Ill mail booklet Webster containing First Aid Safety Measures live Dist V contact Ill mail Are skimming over yet Bored now OK read . might grab Fred Heddleston Oak Ridge Tenn writes members heart attack flying died tried revive him couldnt save him Another got thumb severed off prop just read Model Aviation have Webster Medical Dictionaries club KCRC has first aid kit field book might help book way Fred . new dictionary says word burgeoning used participle OK describe sprout emerge put forth blossom best word dictionary describe bursting/proliferation new RC Clubs Florida year Two new Assoc VPs help AMA provide services Fred Mulholland Tampa Lyman Slack Gainsville Shown above Fun Fly held last week Fred Mulholland CD Tampa brothers ranch L-R Eldon Williams Paul Schmitz Tom McCoy Neut Heuberger Mel Glucksman Don Jenkins Barbara Krueger Fred Mulholland Contest Director Wayne Rickenbaker North Charleston SC wants AMA Rule Book got Wayne . Charles Smith Vero Beach Fl writes got tape & Rob ts Rules sent Thanks 45 planes New Indian River Mall despite fact large number members snow birds have flown North below snap Airmasters Mail display Thanks Charles husband wife team Kathy George McMahon Gadsden Alabama edit first-class newsletter Gadsden RC Flyers Balsa Busters Pictured above 13 yr old Stephan Argo flying model designed Editor George word Stephan excellent pilot could standing front model could standing behind model know Im telling Anyway thanks nice pic & Newsletters Kathy George Jerry Ballard Rock Hill South Carolina writes host second biggest Giant Scale bash SC second Joe Nail affair year 39 pilots hundreds spectators Spring hold General Fly-In Helicopter thing June IIIVIAA August also hold Mall Show York County Flyers 90 members 35 40 building 500 grass strip above photo York County Flyers IMAA meet year Thanks nice pictures Jeny send some pictures forget model planes send pix people flyers families spectators etc names As names can get Well run h 1999 157 U] Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedulamadist6/indeshtm HUNTINGTON IN Club #689 Huntington County Modelers Club small very active Club Huntington home ex-Vice President Dan Quayle picture below shows club events built models Combat 20 plans planes powered 20 05 FP fly 9 x 4 prop same planes used combat racing events Picture information courtesy Wendell Hartman club VP BELLEVILLE IL Club #1366 Columbia RIC Club Inc has Ron Rubemeyer Scale modeler has working totally scale P-Si Mustang B Everything Mustang has hand crafted Ron exception tires plane constructed scaled down blueprints full-size Mustang plane aluminum fuselage 8 feet 6 inches long span 9 feet 7 inches weighs 52 pounds Picture shows beauty transport trailer second picture shows cockpit detail Pictures Bill Crame Mandy Graves information supplied Brian Graves INDIANAPOLIS IN Club #1021 Indy Sportliners members active modelers volunteered help 1998 AMA event Muncie members helped build take tents Picture shows L R Steve Ashby Ralph Burnstine helping youngsters build simple Control Line model Roger Staton helps out Free Flight build take tent Hundreds AMA Delta Darts built flown flight demonstration area some old guy holds airplanes flying Another shot build take tent L R Jack Sheeks Scott Lohan helping couple new modelers club also held annual swap meet first picture shows club president Skip Miller selling items donated club Fred Miller about engine two Roger Staton table few? engines sale George Kite Indy Sportliners supplied pictures information Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St H 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @netinsnet Different perspective Nats starting static judging area Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th Sf Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Nasa 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Thinking back over last flying season things remember safety problems saw Yeah yeah know go again bet go again 1 Starting engines help 2 Starting engines pit area 3 Taxiing pit area 4 Carrying plane thro pit area 5 Flying observer 6 Flying over pit area 7 Safety fences non-existent wrong place 8 Pilots telling other what doing 9 Relaxing before aircraft has come complete stop has shut down 10 Not flying proper pattern 11 There enough get my point across Safety should never take holiday Last season probably saw above least 4-5 times anyone wants talk about please give call good stuff Detroit Aero Modelers held annual giant fun fly back Augusta very well controlled event Some spectators old golden voice himself Cant say enough about people man food service booth young kids today great tried watch time flew very short time probably can out fly instructors Laugh guys meant fun judging area located right across street Hotel Roberts lot us stay lady bottom photo wife Pat Judges work hard long need help can get March 1999 159 Views pit area ITknsauuujj14jej Arkansas / Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org w Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Bnx 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Waifs 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 AMA Vision members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment AMA Mission Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers above official Vision Mission organization Take just minute read again During 1999 will within power authority see vision mission further accomplished unspoken knowledge understanding exists within entire aircraft modeling communitythat being underlying partnership between aspects hobby/sport day individual isolated modelers creating enjoying flying becoming limited Modeling Industry Currently few could participate hobby isolation Few have skills construct radio systems build model engines must rely others provide raw materials support hobby Most could neither create model fuel mill balsa wood trend prefabricated modeling supplies buy fly ARF exists deepening partnership between modeling industry individual member Local Retail Merchant/Hobby Shop Owner place beginning modelers seek out information expertise become fliers Some receive flight instruction others directed chartered clubs receive instruction Publishing Industry sharing technology activities model aircraft publishing community provides still another example partnership between aircraft modeling Chartered Club Few among us could afford own personal flying siteit through partnership association other modelers can mutually establish create places us enjoy model aircraft flying charter club provides us immediate partnership interactions enrich improve hobby/sport Recreational sport flying fun flies rule book competitions SIG through partnership Special Interest Group individualized speciality within modeling gains attention developed Academy through application above vision mission programs facilitates unspoken partnership hobby/sport advanced because interaction AMA glue bonds modelers together am now asking individual member join partnership extensive meaningful manner Initially renew AMA membership remain part associative partnership Additionally am seeking direct input assistance am establishing itinerary visiting within AMA District VIII intend devote upwards 40 weekends visit membership gatherings will attending club meetings flying events non-flying activities throughout entirety five states AMA District VIII go am invited would like attend activity within area please contact now above address sol may finalize 1999 schedule Further am now soliciting input concerning materials could included monthly column Obviously cannot attend events within district chance Submit writeup about club modeling event special interest within modeling Use IBM text format send disk Include two good quality photos limit text 500 words will use input space other pressing matters permit individual member key above partnership modeling Take full advantage opportunities Assist others transition beginning stages advanced modeling skills Become full partner aircraft modeling experience Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 4160 Model Aviation Taibi Lakewood CA AMA Hall Fame world renowned designer honored 1998 Sam Champs autographs James J Reynolds Universal City Texas PACER model Sal designed before World War II Russell C Snyder Universal City TX longtime volunteer worker AMA District VIII free flight contest board member honored tn-city fall contest awarded District Service Award Associate Vice President District VIII Mr George Aldrich Photo courtesy Mr H Cain Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota High Flying Time Library Donovans Remote Control Airplane Club provided model airplane building workshops children summer two branches Siouxland Libraries Sioux Falls South Dakota parentlchild workshops offered free charge participants learned construct Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Cub Both workshops filled capacity 40 participants per session said Childrens Librarian Jim Oliver Kids parents worked together project results impressive think children greatly enjoyed making propellerdriven model airplane really flies receive frequent requests offer program again Donovans Remote Control Airplane Club provided planes tools building Club members John Donovan Ed Hoffman hand give advice instructions constructing planes Weve worked library least half-a-dozen times over last few years provide workshop says club founder John Donovan love introduce young children rewarding hobby knows building planes could childs first step toward career aviation Jim Oliver Childrens Librarian Young airplane builders proudly present planes constructed library workshop News Colorado 1998 annual Arvada Harvest Parade success again year great showing Arvada Associated Modelers float received compliments Dreams Flight airplane taxied entire length parade tethered float auto great crowd pleaser children asked airplane pulling float asked questions high level interest indicative publics interest aviation types kind activity club no wonder largest clubs nation largest 350 members losing flying field next fall have several options available us kind exposure will help us lot float built Bob Schuelke help Jim Shaw wife Doris Dan OHara wife Christine Dreams Flight airplane taxied during parade Jim Shaw Pat Vachon walking opposite side safety man After parade models static display local theater parking lot Thanks George Baxter assistance organizing static display After parade stopped Arvada Square Firestone received very generous check continuance Easter Seals Dreams Flight program manager Bill Blitz 1998 good year Easter Seals Handicampers Arvada Associated Modelers spent three days 8500 feet flying buddy boxes campers entertained 157 campers three separate days facility people come up camp week stay really enjoy flying models eighth year putting activity campers return guests really look forward activity campers range teens 70 years age Some people present real challenge coordination use hands restrict control sticks camper use mouth quadriplegic another used feet operate controls both equally thrilled opportunity club presented activity must done weekdays presents some constraints members working have window two hours between 300 pm 500 pm present event campers usually fly four airplanes time take off mowed field close fenced tennis court campers stay protection majority airplanes used modified Kadet Seniors four stroke 91 engines equivalent Flying 8500 feet challenge pilots seasoned flyer could very little difficulty 14 us either working retired took day off people outside hobby volunteer come up next year buddies campers thought wonderful idea Bill Blitz Arvada Square Firestone has donated sizable donation year help support event very appreciative generosity Without help following 13 members would have happened Eric Lopez Harold Erickson Pat Vachon Dan OHara Bill Herzberger Gene McMahan Les Sullivan Bill Hunter Jim Shaw Chuck Hobart Bob Wilson video taped much events Phil Trowe official photographer Don Siravo did digital photography arranged digital slide show last least Bob Schuelke help would have difficult project organize OHara 1998 Easter Seals Dreams Flight Coordinator March 1999 161 John Donovan standing discusses finer points model building Arizona California / Hawaii Guam Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom httpllwwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column tor additional AVPs Coordinatora Above four AMA Junior members competitors 1998 Scale R/C Combat Pacific National Championships held Sep 26-27attheWoodlandlDavis Aeromodelers Mavis Hensen Field Woodland CA Pictured Ky Fell L Marvin Meya Chase Raguss Kevin Crandall Kevin placed 3rd among 18 adult competitors 2-day event four youngsters Irvine CA Special thanks Sandy Collins Woodland CA providing photos years Scale R/C Pacific National Championship Giant Scale Racing . past several years giant scale air racing has sought home event would meet operational needs high performance race would also generate significant interest spectator draw general public year Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA AMAs recognized special interest group giant scale air racing may have come upon near perfect venue event 1998 World Championship Air Racing series held October 2 1-25 Jean Airport Jean NV Jean NV small community 25 miles south Las Vegas along Interstate 15 main access route California southern Nevada Supported several hotels small businesses community serves tourist trade generated endless flow visitors traveling along 1-15 southern California Las Vegas host hotel Gold Strike located across street Jean Airport within walking distance flight line moderate Fall weather southwest desert provides clear skies moderate winds shirt sleeve weather race participants local hotels provide great food variety restaurants short thirty minute drive north 1-15 brings Las Vegas night life entertainment As major destination airport Las Vegas McCarrin Field located south side Vegas convenient access freeway Race fans can literally off plane way Jean within few short minutes after landing Jean Airport Authority welcomed World Championship Race extremely helpful assuring safe smooth running event location along Interstate 15 also proved tremendous draw general public Record crowds seen throughout weekend event drew race fans across southwest year Championship Race provided enhanced spectator appeal addition full-scale noon-hour Air Show conducted both Saturday Sunday Hats off USRA organizers another great event Leave spot calendar next years World Championship Series race Giant scale racing getting better better rapidly becoming highly competitive recognized sporting event Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Gold Strike Hotel welcomes USRA giant scale air racing Jean NV hotel adjacent community airport site 1998 World Championship Air Race Air Show held October 21-25 Located just 25 miles south Las Vegas along Interstate 15 Jean Airport proved terrific venue hopefully new home USRA World Championship Series airport locate literally across street host hotel Gold Strike stones throw 1-15 main entryway California Las Vegas attractions Tom Easterday L Team Extra return flight line during Fridays qualifying rounds weather perfect weekend race clear skies pleasant temperatures Bad Moon Racings John Creagh L caller Jason Vernon pose very nicely finished Experimental Class Lancairvery fast • hi 11 [ i 11 1 U Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405SF 160th St lssaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ase Vancoaver WA 98684 Reeves LippincoB 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Brace Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Soaring group has lost another fine modeler Terry Goodman kind gentle person sudden fatal heart attack past summer Terry brother Scott became entranced soaring early SOs long after competition hug hit pair became regulars NW glider meets contests Teny competed always involved some equipment needed set up tow line broke retriever needed operating Terry first volunteer Terry staunch long time member soaring community key person Eugene Glider Guiders also served Soaring community NWSS board Vice President NWSS Word AVP Al Culver Harry Taylor Payette ID died earlier 98 Harry well known respected modeler Eastern Oregon Western Idaho region member Idaho Scale Squadron served President Snake River Modelers four years very strong focus promoting modeling general Ontario OR club particular Al wrote just big enthusiastic modeler has left hole hobby will hard fill Roger Weeks Working Oregon Museum Science Industry modelers Sky Knights Fern Prairie Modelers OMAS other Portland OR-Vancouver WA area clubs 60 young folk opportunity explore world model aviation Dick Hansen right helps students build Delta Darts Casey Clegg OMSI instructor watches After building session students taken Fern Prairie Field treated demonstration IMAC flying Dennis Welty Steve Milos followed buddy box flying Fred Elliot Skip Hathaway Ed Bailiff Cort Baliff Roger Weeks George Glasser flies Cort Baliff master tx Ed Baliff watching hope youngsters will get equal chance summer OMSIs 99 Flying Academy Roger merry band will Renny Stefani Arlington WA sent photo latest multiengined project 77 span 105 lbs powered four 25 cu motors reported very fast first white knuckle flight went very well plans try scale speed own design airliner future Renny Stefanis RJS AIR ramp AVP Dick Snaer sent photos Bell Air Big Bird July IMAA event new Skagit field Four Sopwith Pups Curtiss Jenny above five planes did formation takeoff flight IMAA event Dick said best flights Ive seen Chuck Tracy took shot Bruce Harlows Ellensburg WA JN-4 Pups Don Belisle Burlington WA Bill Pottage Abbotsford BC Weldon Dolgoff Seattle WA Dave Collis Pit Meadows BC few 71 registered aircraft brought 44 pilots hot calm place flights enjoyed Also Skagit meet John Kristemsen Kelona BC 37# 116 Extra 300L photo next two Christine Ranck Cris Bakers Oak Harbor WA third scale Weeks Special Bell Air Big Bird Don Bakers Arlington WA lovely third scale 41# Stinson L5 Bell Air meet Bell Air Big Bird attracted 48 pilots 67 inspected aircraft ably CDd Dick Snaer following information came just getting column ready submit have involved Big Bird events have come know Cliff Kathy Curbow Dick Snaer sent word Kathys 30 year old son Dave Murdzia six killed tragic Anacortes refinery explosion last Wednesday afternoon hearts go out Kathy Cliff election year Vice President District XI So have someone tn mtnd run position make sure person nominated incumbent must nominated order run election 4March 1999 163
