AMA News

Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159

Museum Minutes

Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E. Memorial Dr. Muncie, IN 47302

Why a museum? Some 50 years ago a retired assistant manager of a Tulsa grocery store used every penny he had to create an endowment for a museum bearing his name: Ferd Threstle.

The sole mission of the museum, mandated in Ferd's will, was to make his name famous. Dutiful administrators at Ferd's museum face the daunting task of creating meaningful exhibits and programming that fulfill the museum's mandate. They have refined their task to an art: international calligraphy competitions based on the most beautiful, inventive, and playful ways of writing Ferd Threstle's name; lapidary competitions based on writing Ferd's name on the head of pins and other small objects; and installation art competitions on billboards, gardens, and buildings around Tulsa that incorporate Ferd's name in innovative or amusing ways. They operate on a yearly budget of about $16 million and have an endowment of more than $500 million.

The city of Tulsa, the state museum association, and some Threstle family members are challenging the bequest in court, saying "the current and prospective value of the endowment is grotesquely disproportionate to what is necessary to carry out the museum's mandate," and "the museum does not make the requisite contribution to the advancement of society that ought to be the hallmark of a museum."

The Famous Ferd Threstle Museum's existence and wealth invite us to question our assumptions about the definition of a museum. So exactly what is a museum? Answering this requires examining the evolution of museums.

Before the Civil War, museums were not popular public institutions. Wealthy patrons displayed collections in rooms in their homes — private showcases and hobbies for the rich.
With post–Civil War urban growth, dedicated museum buildings appeared. Following the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, cities erected ornate civic buildings as part of the "City Beautiful" movement. The museum transformed from a private showcase to a civic focal point of public pride.
As museums multiplied, they required professionally trained staff to develop gallery talks, school tours, loans, publications, and public relations. The professionalization of museum work began with the establishment of the American Association of Museums in 1906, offices at the Smithsonian, and museum training programs at Harvard.
The automobile and the Federal Highway Act of 1921 created a new tourist class. Touring Americans sought their past in museums, and tourism made museums part of an industry.
The 1925 opening of the Deutsches Museum in Munich introduced interactive, hands-on exhibits and demonstrations. American industrialists and museum professionals embraced the idea, and museums adopted roles demonstrating technological triumphs and industrial might.
During the Depression, museums survived and expanded their public role through New Deal support. The Historic Sites Act of 1935 strengthened public historical interest and government involvement, enlarging the museum concept and enhancing their civic importance, especially as civilization's treasures faced threats of war and totalitarianism.

By mid-20th century, "museum" had become synonymous with tax-supported institutions run by trained professionals and supported by broad public funding. Museums adopted modern sales methods, promotions, and public programming, and attendance grew. Museums increasingly positioned themselves as multidisciplinary community centers providing unique learning experiences.

But museums cannot be all things to all people: it's essential to define a museum's primary role and execute it faithfully. The National Model Aviation Museum seeks to "make the requisite contribution to the advancement of society that ought to be the hallmark of a museum." It is much more than a collection.

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Executive VP's Report

Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh, NC 27612 (Home) (919) 787-5163 (Office) (919) 787-7454

The 1996 audit report has been issued by the accounting firm of Brady, Ware and Schoenfeld, Inc., Certified Public Accountants. Over the next few months I will present various statements from the report. The first statement presented is the Statement of Financial Position for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995. A statement of financial position is a snapshot of an organization as of a specific moment in time. Knowing last year's position versus this year's adds perspective.

Current Assets

Current assets are items expected to convert to cash within the next twelve months. Brief comments on the line items:

Cash and cash equivalents: funds AMA has in the bank.
Receivables: amounts due for Model Aviation advertisement.
Inventory at cost: merchandise in the museum store and in our supply and service catalog.
Prepaid insurance: workman's compensation, general liability, group insurance, professional liability, auto and fire insurance, and other coverages.
Prepaid membership costs: costs of forms and mailings for membership packets; costs paid in 1996 that apply to 1997 revenue.
Prepaid expenses: NATS 1997 expenses paid in 1996 but used in 1997, and payments for Model Aviation articles scheduled for future publication.
Prepaid taxes: carryover refund from 1995 plus estimated taxes paid in 1996, less tax on unrelated business income (primarily sale of Model Aviation advertising).

Investments

This represents money AMA holds to back up potential self-insured liabilities for membership insurance and funds being held for construction of a Headquarters building in Muncie.

Property and Equipment

This represents the cost of expenditures for items categorized under this caption. They are straightforward; contact me if you have questions.

Other Assets

Mortgage note receivable: note obtained when AMA sold the Reston property; AMA is collecting $1,879 a month on principal and interest.
Life memberships receivable: amounts to be collected from people who have pledged life membership and are paying by installment.

Current Liabilities

Current liabilities are expenditures expected to occur within the next twelve months:

Accounts payable: local trade payables and recent purchases.
Current maturities of mortgage payable and capital lease obligations: payments due in the next twelve months on the Muncie property mortgage and equipment leases.
Accrued expenses: property tax due, vacation pay, and sales tax payable.
Competition funds escrow: amounts held for competitive groups that fly in FAI competition.
Deferred membership revenue: collections from members for dues that will be used in the following year.

Deferred Membership Revenue

This item includes monies paid by members who renewed for two years at a discounted rate; these funds will be applied to the 1998 budget.

Long-Term Liabilities

Mortgage payable and obligations under capital lease represent balances due in 1998 and beyond. The current portion is included in Current Liabilities.

Net Assets

Unrestricted net assets are the net worth of AMA, broken into categories. Temporarily restricted net assets are funds held for specified purposes. Total net assets (net worth) of AMA are $6,699,686 — the difference between total assets of $11,734,553 and total liabilities of $5,034,867.

A copy of the financial statements may be obtained by sending $5.00 to Vicki Barkdull at AMA Headquarters. Be sure to request the latest audited financial statements.

Until later.

The Eagles' Legacy

by John Worth

Biographers Needed!

The AMA History Program is recording biographies of the people who helped create aeromodeling as it exists today. This project is large — we have about a hundred bios but need hundreds more. Many people for whom we need biographies are deceased, so we must rely on friends and relatives for information. For living subjects, some are reluctant to take credit or are too shy to write about themselves.

We encourage others to gather information and write biographies. Contributors will be credited — we are not looking for ghost writers. Biographies should include personal views and insights so they are not merely lists of facts; it's important to show the human side.

How to get involved:

Contact AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock for Biographical Information and Guidelines forms.
Fill in the information suggested by the forms and provide documentation where possible.
Focus on accuracy for names, dates, and places.

We welcome contributors and will credit them for their work.

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Executive Director's View from HQ

Joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E. Memorial Dr. Muncie, IN 47302

OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING '97

Two significant events this year:

Homecoming '97 — June 6–8 at the International Aeromodeling Center

Homecoming returns after a one-year layoff. The Executive Council reinstated it based on member input. Plans include three days of flying for all members: free flight, control line, and radio control activities occurring simultaneously with separate venues. The purpose is for members to fly, renew friendships, and enjoy the facility.

Homecoming '97 will run in conjunction with the new AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO, an event open to the general public to discover model hobbies. Manufacturers and distributors support this endeavor. Activities include build-and-fly aircraft and rockets, introductory control line flights, buddy-box radio control flights, Young Eagles flights, radio control car and boat experiences, hot air balloon demonstrations, food concessions, and family-oriented activities.

Please plan to visit June 6–8, 1997.

AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy — July 12–17 at the EAA facility in Oshkosh, WI

A five-day camp for youth ages 14–17 to learn building and flying model aircraft, from hand-launched gliders to a complete four-channel radio control aircraft. Seminars will cover tools, woods, glues, and building techniques. Students will tour the EAA museum, Pioneer Field, and participate in Young Eagles flights.

Major supporters include Sig Manufacturing Company, Futaba Corporation of America, and K&B Manufacturing.

This program may produce club-level programs for local youth involvement. For questions contact Jay Mealy at AMA Headquarters.

Volunteer Program

We need volunteers in many areas: museum store, front counter, clerical and computer, docents, research, and special events. Applications are on our website or request one by calling AMA HQ and speaking with our Volunteer Coordinator.

Indoor Flying

Boston-area indoor flyers are having trouble finding and keeping a flying site. Facilities have charged $200–300 per day, which is expensive for a few hours of flying. If you know of a suitable facility, please contact AMA HQ and the information will be forwarded.

Johnson, VT Fly-In

There will be a fly-in in Johnson, Vt., on a sod farm June 14–15. For more information call Jim Halls at (802) 635-2288.

Terry Terrenoire Rejoins the District Team!

With the retirement of George Buso, the Southern Tier in New York was without a resident AVP. After a short meeting in Toledo, Terry Terrenoire agreed to assume the post. Terry has past AVP experience, is an able administrator, and will contribute to the column and provide local members a channel to HQ. Terry and his wife live in Endicott, NY. He has been building models since age 8, has RC experience dating to 1970, has built over 206 aircraft, logged 3,000 flights, and still manages to mow the lawn. Welcome aboard, Terry!

Notes from District II — Europe

Roy A. Brown, District II AVP for Europe, AMA member for 35 years, writes from the Limburg Province of the Netherlands. With Germany five minutes one way and Belgium five minutes the other, it's a great place for modeling.

Mike Youngling (USAF, AWACS at Geilenkirchen) flew a Focke-Wulf and a Spitfire at the Echt Club's 25th anniversary fly-in.
Modelvliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard officers flew Guppy models — designs from a German model magazine, with various engine sizes. Echt club's name, De Vliegende Hollander, translates to "The Flying Dutchmen."

Shows and events:

Broken Wings Club of Willebroek, Belgium: late September show with styrofoam C-130s (Speed 400 powered) produced and flown by the Neider Wert Club from Holland.
Dortmund retail model show: 7–12 April at the Messe (Roy planned to attend April 11).
Old Warden (U.K.) schedule: Spring Modelling 19–20 April; Small Models Weekend 24–25 May; Scale Models 7–8 June; Silent Flight 26–27 July; Vintage 9–10 August; Festival of Flight 13–14 September; Autumn Gala 18–19 October. Roy recommends every flier attend Old Warden.
Pampa Modelfighters Big Scale Meet: 12–13 July near Helchteren, Belgium.
Baffle Club jet and turbine show: 28–29 June at Chievres Air Base.
Wasserkuppe: 4–6 Sept (sponsored by Antique Flyers of Germany).
MECCA collection in Oberwangen bei Bern, Switzerland: 7–8 June.

Communication and support:

Roy is reachable on CompuServe 100532,3633 and by email. AMA is working to get fuel back in the AAFES system for Europe; thanks were noted to Wes, Joyce Hager, Steve Kaulf, and Randy Randolph.

"Can you top this?" tidbits from the district:

A husband-wife Leader Member team with over 125 complete RC aircraft in their home (not counting control line models or boxed kits).
One Leader Member is affiliated with 10 different chartered clubs.
One club has 17 Leader Members.
The district contains one of the country's fifth- or sixth-largest clubs.

Who's got other mind-numbing tidbits? Send them in.

DISTRICT III REPORT

Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia

Bob Brown, Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford, PA 16701 (814) 368-7655

Associate Vice Presidents

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 S. Idaho Street, Allentown, PA 18103-8519 — (610) 797-6597
John Hathaway, 102 Woodmere Drive, New Stanton, PA 15672-9449 — (412) 925-2366
Donald Klopp, 637 Hamilton Court, Trappe, PA 19426-2256 — (610) 490-0129
Frank Noll, 4573 Lamme Road, Dayton, OH 45449 — (513) 435-9232
Joseph S. Vislay, 1381 Cranbrook Drive, P.O. Box 851, Malvern, OH 44357-3062

Frequency Coordinator

John Cottle, 1012 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, PA 18704 — (717) 287-8970

Air Force Museum

We often forget one of the greatest collections of full-scale aviation is in Dayton, Ohio, at the Air Force Museum. If you're in Muncie this summer, include a visit — it takes only a couple of hours.

NUTS on the Mountain Top

Ron Maier (LVRCS, Allentown, PA) provided a picture of a New Year's reunion flight in Muncy, PA. Ron and his son Chris flew with friends in 22-degree weather and near-zero wind chill — a testament to what friends will endure for fun.

A Prize Provides WORKS for the Future

Bill Lehn (Dayton WORKS) reports successful 90-minute building sessions at J.E. Prass Elementary School for 21 fifth graders. They built AMA Delta Darts with donated adhesives (Pacer Tech EZE ZAP-A-GAP) and enjoyed first flights in the school hallway and auditorium. The project hooked students into modeling through hands-on work and teamwork.

"'Pop' Darr"

Sad news: "Pop" Darr from Uniontown, Pennsylvania, featured last month, has passed away. He will be missed.

Delaware Valley Radio Control Club

Tom Haake reports the club (Warminster, PA) flies near Doylestown, has an adult membership of 60, and focuses on youth involvement with Boy and Girl Scouts. The club trainer (PT-40) is heavily used in their youth program.

DISTRICT IV REPORT

Delaware / District of Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia

Chuck Foreman, Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct., Kill Devil Hill, NC 27948 Phone: (919) 441-5855 — Fax: (919) 441-6554

Associate Vice Presidents

George Abbott, 8712 Westlake Ct., Raleigh, NC 27613 — (919) 848-6719
Robert E. Babura, 117 Otis Drive, Severn, MD 21144-1130 — (410) 969-9356
Douglas Barry, 5300 Olde Millbrook Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060 — (804) 270-5039
Allen Eklund, 8145 Mace Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012 — (910) 766-1231
Bob Champine, 205 Tipton Road, Newport News, VA 23606-3663 — (757) 595-0997
Steve Moulton, 2217 Johnstown Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 — (757) 421-4545
Scotty Moyer, 11 Orchard Lane, Wilmington, DE 19809-1719 — (302) 798-8447
Richard (Dick) Smith, 761 Gwynne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980-3346 — (540) 943-1684
Bill Frazier, 625 5th Avenue SW, Hickory, NC 28602 — (704) 324-2164

Frequency Coordinator

Paul Yacobucci, 6408 Winthrop Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1007 — Evening: (910) 488-5986

YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL

The 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' 1903 flight at Kill Devil Hills (Outer Banks, NC) will be celebrated in 2003. Local businesses have contacted George Rohrbaugh (Dare County R/C Flyers) about building static display models of the 1903 Wright Flyer for local exhibits and meetings.

GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK

Safety reminder: If you turn on your transmitter without the field frequency clip on your antenna and cause another pilot's plane to crash, you are responsible for replacing that aircraft. This is serious — if you cause damage by not using the frequency clip, compensate the victim. The message: when you turn on your radio at the field, GET THE CLIP. If it is in use, wait for it.

DISTRICT IV EVENTS

The District IV Mini Meeting scheduled for May 2–3 at the Delaware R/C Club field was canceled due to communication issues and the event's IMAA restriction. Only the district meeting portion was canceled; the fly-in remained scheduled.

MARC SHOW TIMONIUM, MD

Mid-Atlantic Radio Control hobby show — Saturday & Sunday, June 7–8 at Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. Leading manufacturers expected; AMA will have a large booth with static displays, demos, and a swap shop. Sponsored by MARCED INC. Contact Ron Stahl for details.

LEADER CLUB AWARD

Congratulations to The Middle Atlantic Radio Control Society for qualifying for the AMA Gold Leader Club Award. Awards will be shipped directly to the club contact.

AVP BOB BABURA

An after-school R/C program has nineteen students — all joined AMA. The program was supported by donations from numerous manufacturers and suppliers.

RCMB and OTHER EVENTS

RCMB is conducting Old Timer Contests June 28 and Aug 23 (rain dates follow).
The 1997 T.O.C. of Maryland, hosted by the SWAP Club of Baltimore, is June 21–22 at their field in Baltimore Highlands. Flyers are mailed to clubs.

AVP DICK SMITH

Harrisonburg Valley R/C Club plans a big bird fly-in June 28–29; Dave Patrick is expected as a guest.
Charlottesville Rivanna Club named its IMAC fly-in the "Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in" (Aug 8–9) in memory of a charter member.
Expoland R/C Club runs an active training program; many youngsters (10–11 years old) are soloing quickly.

GONE FLYING

Heli Fly-Ins and Swap Meets:

Ernie Huber's Heli Fly-In (Crescent City, FL) hosted 51 registered entrants from as far as Minnesota, New Jersey, and England. Helicopter models can be expensive, up to $4,000.
Central Ala Helicopter Fly-In (Helena, AL) saw over 80 pilots from 15 states.
Swap meets and auctions: South Alabama RC Modelers (Foley, AL), Blue Ridge RC Club (Greenville, SC), Rocket City RC'ers (Huntsville, AL) and others hosted successful swap meets. These events depend on volunteers and are important to the hobby.

Condolences: Ret Col Reeves Lippincott asked to mention the death of his friend Thomas Soderberg of Tampa, FL. We mourn his loss.

District VI keeps an up-to-date e-mail list; to be added send your name, club name, and number to sysbauer@harpo.cns.it.edu.

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Club #2359 (Knights of the Air R/C Club) sponsors a two-day "Electric only" fly-in June 28–29. Contact Tim McDonough via email tpm@niu.net.

DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Club #4279 (Woodland Aero Modelers) will have an R/C Aero Model booth at the Downers Grove Heritage Fest, June 27–29.

LIBERTY, IN

A fly-in at Norris Field (private grass strip) in October featured 35 models and 50 pilots, plus full-scale aerobatics by a Pitts S-2B and S-1S. NATS attendees are welcome to stop by.

Golden Age and SAM events

Golden Age Thompson Trophy Racing supports models from 1929–1939 with COX .049 reed valve engines.
SAM NX-211 held an old time U-Control meet at Buder Park in St. Louis.

DISTRICT VII REPORT

Springtime in the frozen northland brings flooding and sandbagging, but also Mall Shows and trade exhibits — excellent forums to showcase the sport. Invite local officials and educators to reduce the risk of losing flying fields.

Leader Club Program

Congratulations to the Green Bay Model Airplane Club (Green Bay, WI) and the Ribcrackers (Livonia, MI) for earning the Gold Leader Club Award. Review your club charter pack for items that improve club operation and help earn Leader Club recognition. Consider submitting site location information to HQ.

Tribute and awards

A brunch gathering honored two long-serving members. Jesse Shepherd Jr. presented an award to his father, Jesse Shepherd Sr., a veteran of NACA laboratories who spent decades teaching modeling. Bud Tenny, a long-time indoor enthusiast and contest board chair in the late 1960s, received recognition for decades of service, including publishing the main Indoor Newsletter and serving as chairman of the Indoor Contest Board for many years. The day included five hours of indoor flying, notable performances, and a Jr. record in mini-stick by Jesse's granddaughter Megan.

We celebrate the hobby's inclusiveness and the dedication of volunteers who support it.

DISTRICT IX REPORT

Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming

Russ Miller, Vice President P.O. Box 128, Solen, ND 58570 Days: (701) 445-3332 — Evenings: (701) 220-3190 — Fax: (701) 445-3323

Associate Vice Presidents

Max Hansen, Huron, SD
Nathan Lancaster, Denver, CO
Troy Lapp, Bismarck, ND
Travis McGinnis, Arvada, CO
Don Moden, Salina, KS
Jim Ricketts, Sioux Falls, SD
Jack L. Sibert, Lincoln, NE
Chuck Smith, Casper, WY

Frequency Coordinator

Steve Mangiles, c/o Radio Service Center, 918 S. Sheridan, Denver, CO 80226

NEWS FROM COLORADO

R/C pylon racing returned after a decade: Quickie 500 Pylon Racing was revived by the Pikes Peak R/C Club and Pueblo R/C Club for the 1996 season. Eight races (April–October) averaged 14 entries per race. Rules were kept simple, entry fees low, and certificate trophies awarded to the top four using cumulative scoring. Each race had a 16-heat matrix with up to four planes per heat. Volunteers handled scoring, judging, fueling, and tech inspection. Feedback supports continuing Quickie 500 in 1997.

Sponsors and organizers: Custom Hobbies (fuel), Colorado Hobby Products (pylon poles), Aero Lettering (trophies), Larry Osborn and Dave Miller (organizers/CDs).

"Will You Teach Me To Fly?"

By Frits Jetten

We have a small number of young people in the hobby; most RC hobbyists are older men. Recently, several younger people (around 14) have shown interest and learned quickly, aided by prior experience with RC cars or computer flight simulators.

To keep youngsters engaged, make training fun and thorough. Don't rush students to solo; ensure they can fly safely in various conditions. Instructors should teach not only flying but also safety, aerodynamics basics, club rules, field courtesy, mechanics, teamwork, and consideration for others.

DISTRICT X REPORT

Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah

Richard Hanson, Vice President PO Box 3312, Scottsdale, AZ 85271 Phone: (602) 708-0222 — E-mail: richh@primenet.com http://www.ama-10.com/ama

Associate Vice Presidents

Glenn Carter, Walnut Creek, CA — (510) 933-2086
Michael Harrington, Kaneohe, HI — (808) 239-6682
Gary Hoover, Visalia, CA — (209) 747-0282
Kai Jensen, Reno, NV — (702) 329-6430
John Krohn, Whittier, CA — (310) 692-4177
Bob Reynolds, Tucson, AZ — (520) 296-8183

District X prepares to host the 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition near San Jose, CA (San Francisco South Bay) August 30 through September 7. Clubs across the district are hosting Fly-in Breakfasts to promote the event and provide opportunities to discuss AMA issues. Breakfasts have already been held in Phoenix, Tucson, and the San Fernando Valley; more are scheduled for San Diego, L.A./Orange County, Sacramento, and the North and South Bay areas. The District is also working on events in Nevada and Utah.

Fly-in Breakfasts

Sponsored by District X with host clubs.
Offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast at near break-even prices; proceeds offset District costs for hosting the Expo.
If your club is interested in hosting, contact Richard Hanson or Rex Powell at (602) 483-0151.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for administrative help and event staffing during the nine-day Expo. Contact AVP Don Goeschl at (805) 940-6066, email amaexpo@aol.com, or mail: 513 West Ave. J-13, Lancaster, CA 93534.

Till next time — keep 'em safe and keep 'em fly'n.

DISTRICT XI REPORT

Tributes and unsung heroes

We recently lost an R/C Grand Dame, Addie Crow, who was a gracious and familiar presence at West Coast R/C events. Addie was wife of Leon (Duke) Crow and supported many events with hospitality, good humor, and great coffee. She will be missed.

Events and meets

NW Scalemasters qualifier: June 20–22 at Farragut State Park north of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho — scenic venue for family competition and vacation.
District XI electric meet: June 28–29 at Boeing Hawks field at the Space Center in Kent, WA — a center for electric power innovation.
Pinehollow '97: July 12–13 at a Mt. Hood resort, hosted by Portland Sky Knights — NW R/C Scale Plane Champs with camping, swimming, and flying. Contact Jerry Holcomb at (360) 892-7732 (evenings).
South Lane R/C Modelers: 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show and Fly-In on July 12 near Creswell, OR. Contact Tim Wagner.

Other notes

Prop Spinner attempts and All Season patches can be affected by weather (rain can be a factor).
SRAC produced a "prospective member package" to introduce potential members to the club.
Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest: August 16–17 at Courtright Field — Expert, Sportsman, Team and Fun Scale events; Sat. night steak feed. Contact Graham Hicks.
Puyallup '97 was another successful show organized by Mount Rainier R/C Society.

Health reminder

A personal note: Frank Hirleman experienced chest pain and delayed treatment; five days later he underwent angioplasty and is recovering. If you have chest pain, seek medical attention immediately.

Polar extreme

Brent Watkins (Frozen Tales NL editor) flew eight flights at the Midnight Sun R/C Club's Jam in Fairbanks, where temperatures reached -42 degrees — an impressive Polar Bear Event. The club plans an IMAC event as part of Water 'n' Wheels (July 4–6).

Keep building, flying, and supporting the volunteers who make these events possible.

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.