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MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

It's hard to believe that the Model Aviation Hall of Fame is already six years old and only 21 members have been selected. The small number can't possibly be due to the lack of deserving candidates. The list of the present members reads as the Who's-Who of the Model World, but don't you have some suggestions, too?

Think of your Model heroes you've adulated over the years, but, too, look around close by within your own club. How about the quiet oldster that has put out your club newsletter for years or the middle-aged ball-of-fire who automatically runs the annual club meet. As you can see from the present membership of the Hall-of-Fame they are not spring chickens or flashes in the pan. By definition they are the ones who have made contributions to model aviation "over the years." You'll find the Hall of Fame in other categories such as baseball, work on the same principles.

Now is the time to write (or phone) for an application from AMA Headquarters and get the information on your candidate started.

Your nomination is not considered unless it's on the AMA form. This isn't just bureaucratic red tape but is important to your Selection Committee to give them a standard of comparison. Of course you may provide all of the supporting material, such as affidavits from other supporters, as you wish — in addition to the AMA form.

It's not easy to chase down all the important details on your candidate so start now and get the finished form into AMA by the April 30, 1976 deadline. If your candidate doesn't make it this year his name will be carried over to the following year for another try.

The Selection Committee, which is the Council of Past Presidents, is looking forward to the tough job of sorting out your excellent nominations. Good Luck. Walt Good, HOF Committee.

The Council of AMA Past Presidents will shortly weigh the final selection of five outstanding people for the 1976 Model Aviation Hall of Fame awards. The five winners for 1975: Irving G. Ohlsson, C.O. Wright, Walt Schroder, Jim Kirkland (deceased), and Lieut. Harold W. "John" Alden (deceased).

Previous Hall of Famers are: 1974 — W.L. "Bill" Brown; W.R. Enyart (deceased); Irwin Nathan Polk; Sal Taibi. 1973 — O.C. Randall (deceased). 1972 — Howard McEntee (deceased). 1970 — Dick Korda; Al Lewis (deceased); Bill Winter. 1969 — Walt Billett (deceased); Willis Brown (deceased); Carl Goldberg; Walt Good; Jim Walker (deceased); Frank Zaic.

Already nominated, for 1976 consideration: Leo Weiss, Bert Pond, George Perryman, John Brodbeck, George W. Brown, Jr., Duke Fox, Harry McCall, Bob Meuser, Harrison Morgan, Maurice Schoenbrun, George Trammell, Dale Willoughby, Merrill Hamburg, Henry Struck, Ken Willard, John Clemens.

HOW TO MAKE H.O.F. NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

Because it is not generally realized that everyone is invited to make nominations, in this case for 1976, with an early deadline of April 30, the following information is compiled for your convenience. Note that the instructions below advise that information is to be presented on a Nomination Form, available by writing AMA Headquarters.

PURPOSE: The Model Aviation Hall of Fame has been established to recognize aeromodelers who have made outstanding contributions to model aviation over the years. Each year several modelers are selected as members of the Model Aviation Hall of Fame. The selection is based on the individual's contributions to model aviation as a competitor, designer, experimenter, leader, organizer, Contest Director, writer, publisher, manufacturer and other related activities. The emphasis is on the accumulated contributions in one or more of these categories over a period of years. The program is operated by the Academy of Model Aeronautics and by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, which is the Council of Past AMA Presidents, whose accumulated knowledge of American aeromodeling and aeromodellers is unparalleled.

ELIGIBILITY: A person is eligible for nomination to the Hall of Fame if he is:

  1. A modeler who has made the kinds of contributions listed above.
  2. A U.S. citizen.
  3. An AMA or non-AMA member.
  4. Living or deceased.
  5. Nominated by the submission of a nomination form by a sponsor who knows of his contributions.

MECHANISM OF NOMINATION: A sponsor should submit a nomination form to AMA HQ — Model Aviation Hall of Fame prior to April 30, 1976. Forms are available from AMA HQ. Nominations may be submitted by any person, club or organization in the U.S.A.

SELECTION: 1. The Hall of Fame Committee, composed of the Council of Past AMA Presidents, will select five Hall of Fame recipients from the nominations which have been submitted. At least three of the recipients must be living.

  1. Announcements and presentations of the Hall of Fame Awards will be made at appropriate model aviation occasions during the remainder of the year.

    2. AMA News

AMA Leader member (note that Contest Directors are also Leader members) and he must also have served, for at least one year prior to beginning the term of office, as either an elected officer of the AMA (such as Vice‑President) or as an officer directly appointed by the President or the Vice‑Presidents (such as Contest Board member, Contest Coordinator, or Committee Chairman). Note: Committee members merely approved by the President or a Vice‑President are not considered officers.

DISTRICT OFFICERS (Vice‑Presidents): A nominee must be a Leader member of the A.M.A. District Vice‑President candidates shall be nominated exclusively by Leader or Open members who, at the time of such nomination, are bona fide legal residents of the same District as that of which the nominee is also a bona fide legal resident; a nominee, however, can be nominated only for the vice‑presidency of the district in which he or she is a bona fide legal resident. District Vice‑Presidents shall be elected exclusively by a majority of those Leader and Open members voting, who, at the time of such election, are bona fide legal residents of the same district as that of which the candidates for such office are also bona fide legal residents. All other elective officers shall be nominated by Leader or Open members, without regard to residential considerations.

NOTE: For purposes of interpretation it is intended that the residency of a member be in accordance with his or her current address on file at AMA headquarters.

WHO MAY SUBMIT A NOMINATION? Any AMA member, but consent of the person nominated should be obtained prior to submission. Submit in writing. All names to be nominated for candidacy must be submitted in writing and should be accompanied by a statement of at least 100 words concerning the nominee's qualifications. The nominees, themselves, are also urged to submit (before the meeting of the Nominating Committee) any statements, documents or evidence appropriate to supporting their nomination.

WHEN TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS. Nominations must be submitted prior to the start of the Nominating Committee meeting. Normally the committee meets in mid‑summer during the National Model Airplane Championships.

WHERE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS. Ordinarily the district Vice‑Presidents also serve on the Nominating Committee. Nominations should be submitted to the Vice‑President of the AMA member's district (names and addresses frequently published in the general AMA membership publication). At the same time, a copy of the nomination should be sent to AMA HQ (not required, but preferred).

ARE ALL NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED? Not necessarily. All nominations submitted in accordance with the guidelines here will be considered by the Nominating Committee, but only two names per office will be approved by the committee for listing on the ballot. However, the ballot will provide for write‑in votes for any additional candidates who meet the requirements.

ARE CURRENT OFFICERS AUTOMATICALLY RE‑NOMINATED? No. An AMA member must nominate a current officer for re‑election and should do so in writing as per the foregoing procedures.

PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT. It is required by the AMA by‑laws that nomination procedures shall be in accordance with a council‑approved Nomination Procedures Document, and that this document shall be published at least 90 days prior to the annual Nomination Committee meeting. Note: This publication is the current Nomination Procedures Document, unless superseded by more recent publication prior to the 90 day requirement.

*8 p.m. Aug. 4 for 1976. Exact location to be posted at 1976 Nats.*

SUMMARY OF FEB. 14, 1976 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS

  1. 1976 NATS. See Competition Newsletter, this issue, for changes from last month's CN report which listed Jan. 24 Nats Executive Committee recommendations. Major changes are to restore Jr., Sr., and Open Championships (but no Grand, Club, or Team); drop RC and Scale category Championships; add CL Sport Scale to the event schedule.
  1. 1976 BUDGET. Approved as presented — see elsewhere in this section of AMA News. Note: budget includes $5,000 loan to Scale and Control Line Team Funds to permit commercial air team travel; usual free over‑ocean travel not available this year.
  1. NOMINATION PROCEDURES FOR 1976 AMA OFFICER ELECTIONS. Approved to be the same as for 1975 but modified as per by‑law changes approved late last year. See elsewhere in this section of AMA News for complete procedures.
  1. HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE. Approved, including necessary minimum repairs, with or without receipt of previous $1,000 donation pledge, subject to approval of agreement for use of adjacent airport property. Purchase cost to be offset by donations, rental of property, and special fund raising efforts. Basic purpose is purchase and use of the property as a base for AMA bulk equipment, supplies, and historical material.
  1. AAAA CONTEST CLASSIFICATION. Approval for 1976 U.S. F/F championship; thereafter each AMA recognized special interest organization may designate one such meet for its national championships; area protection to be the same as for AAA meets.
  1. F.A.I. TEAM COMMITTEES. F/F Indoor and Outdoor committees approved as permanent, with invitations to be extended to AMA recognized special interest organizations with FAI interests to participate in establishment of similar committees in the same manner as the NFFS and the FF committees. Such committees to formulate specific operating procedures for each team program cycle and to submit same to the appropriate special interest organizations for approval, after which AMA will be responsible for monitoring committee operations to see that the approved procedures are followed. NFFS commended for developing committee concept.
  1. CONTEST BOARD PROCEDURES.
  • a. Change of proposal submission deadline to Sept. 1, and subsequent revisions to proposal processing schedule approved; to be followed by Contest Board consideration of changes (both Council and CB approval required to change). See Competition Newsletter for details of changes.
  • b. CB chairmen to be required to acknowledge understanding and willingness to follow official CB procedures.
  • c. Council recommended FF Contest Board reconsideration of VT0 rules proposal voting controversy, to make certain all viewpoints have been considered.
  1. FLYING SITE PROXIMITY/AMA SAFETY CODE. Noting the danger of RC interference when clubs operate too close to each other, the Council approved a new addition to the AMA Safety Code: "I will not knowingly operate my radio control transmitter (with antenna extended) within 5 miles of other RC model flying activity." It was further noted that because AMA liability protection was dependent upon safety code observance, this change must be included to ensure coverage.
  1. FREE CD POLICY. The previous policy of rewarding Contest Directors with free AMA membership was amended as follows: for a Class A or B sanctioned meet, 1 free CD membership; AA, 2; AAA, 4; AAAA, 8. Immediately applicable. (Note: number scale inferred from image formatting — follow official notice for exact figures.)
  1. MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATION. Considerable discussion but no action taken. Lack of new ideas noted as well as problems with previous proposals in this area.
  1. AWARDS. Distinguished Service plaques approved for Hardy Brodersen, National Free Flight Society; Dave Linstrom, FAI activities; "Liberty Bell" cross‑country crew. AMA Fellowship presented to Cliff Piper, AMA District 1 V.P., for many years of council service.
  1. HQ ANNUITY POLICY. Previous limit of $1,000 increased to $1,500.
  1. 1977 NATS. Uncertainty of sites noted. Investigation of possible west coast locations to continue for more definitive decision by Council at a later date.
  1. OTHER BUSINESS.
  • a. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. April 30, Royal Inn, Anaheim, Calif., to be followed by District X AMA meeting at Anaheim Convention Center on Sat., May 1 after MACS show.
  • b. FUTURE NATS SITES. Possibility of returning to Dayton noted, but basic policy of keeping all options open was verified so that no commitment yet exists for 1977.
  • c. NARPV. Joint efforts noted between AMA and National Association for Remotely Piloted Vehicles regarding exhibits and organizational publications.
  1. TRADITIONAL DATE PROBLEMS. Noted that with four‑or five‑weekend meets, scheduling conflicts occur; it was concluded that if contest coordinators cannot resolve such problems, the Vice‑Presidents may have to.
  1. LIFE MEMBERSHIP. Four persons approved. Payment option approved: $250 down, $250 at end of year for 3 years.
  1. SUPPLY AND SERVICE ADS. Use of Model Aviation for year‑round promotion of AMA Supply and Service sales approved.

ADJOURNMENT. Publication of more detailed Council meeting minutes to appear in a later issue of Model Aviation — probably July.

President's Corner '76

JOHNNY CLEMENS president Academy of Model Aeronautics

IMPROVISATION -- AND DARNED CLEVER: One of the youngsters that grew up in the neighborhood of my store there has now opened his own record shop. Recently he applied some cleverness that I am sure he learned at least partly from model airplane building, when someone gave him a bad check. The check was marked "insufficient funds." Jerry took it to the check writer's bank and learned that there was only $15 in the account, while the check given Jerry was for $17. Thinking quickly Jerry pulled $2 from his own pocket and deposited it in his customer's account (perfectly legal!) -- and then cashed the check he was holding for that amount!!! Better he lose $2 than $17!

ADVICE TO R/C FLYERS --- I'd like to suggest that when flying your model planes you avoid "tailgating" the pilots of full scale airplanes -- they need all of their concentration.

ORANGE COAST RADIO CONTROL CLUB I want to personally welcome the ORANGE COAST RADIO CONTROL CLUB to the list of AMA Chartered Clubs! Their entry into the Chartered Club status has been under discussion for several years. Whether you ever heard of them before or not the Orange Coast R/C Club is one of the very largest, if not possibly the largest model airplane group in the United States, and possibly the world. Their membership, 300, going for 400!!!

NEW CLUB OFFICERS AND EDITORS Most of our AMA Chartered Clubs have elections here early in the year and come up with a new crop of officers and newsletter editors. I have very strong emotions in behalf of those who have been daring enough to allow their names to be presented, and I want to offer a warm handshake to those who were elected. The editors who were chosen will lead in molding the future of our hobby/sport but we need the rest of the membership for energy, action, and numbers.

Rotation of responsibility is a good thing. I have already received several Club Newsletters or Special Interest Group Newsletters which are under new editors and the continuation of PRIDE is very evident. I would like to once more say to all the newsletter editors, be proud, do a good job, be constructive. You hold a high position in AMA. You are in charge of spreading the news and you have the power of molding our hobby/sport into its future direction. I beg of you, DON'T MESS UP!!

I WISH I COULD STAY IN CLOSER TOUCH. In the past I tried to frequently send little notes to the clubs and the newsletter editors, but that was when AMA only had a couple of hundred clubs and only some of them had newsletters. Now there are 1,100 clubs and more and more clubs have newsletters. I am sure the chief mailing list of many clubs, and I enjoy every one. If I like one of your lists, I say "THANKS", and if not why don't you put me on your list? My address is Johnny Clemens, P.O. Box 64733, Dallas, Tex. 75206. If I hear from you occasionally I can represent you much better as your president.

And to those Newsletter Editors who write little personal marginal notes on your newsletters, I love you for it! My only pay is to know that you are pleased with AMA's leadership and appreciate it.

NEW A.M.A. ADDRESS 815 Fifteenth St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005

A SUPER NEWSLETTER -- VOICE OF N.I.M.A.S. In moving my hobbyshop up the street to larger quarters I found myself moving a file of current and back issues of one of the most consistently excellent newsletters of a special interest group. This paper "INDOOR NEWS AND VIEWS" is the voice of the National Indoor Model Airplane Society. This paper has been in print for some time and has continued to maintain its high standard. I can remember many years back when I would go to any decent hobby shop and would look for it, hoping to find any copy. The new issue would be eagerly sought. Their editor has done a marvelous job and I'm looking forward to each issue as a highlight of good reading. I wish the editor much success in continuing to publish.

SECOND COMMANDMENT OF AEROMODELING While stroking the propeller in starting my engine the other day, my thumb got in the way of the propeller's path and was cut. The lesson is obvious -- be careful when handling propellers. Safety first!

EXCELLENT MANEUVER INFO -- "K FACTOR" Just got my copy of "K Factor," the letter of National Society of Radio Controlled Aerobatics from editor Dick Ivey, and it is more good basic information on precision maneuvers. There is a fine article on Precision Champion RHEE MILLS, and the chart by TONY HOWZE, "K Factor" contact, Dick McGraw, 43 Keyworth Circle, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 32548.

WHO IS DOING THE PULLING ?? My good looking next door neighbor was...

Ama News

yelling at her 10 year old son, "Mike, will you stop pulling the cat's tail." Mike replied, "I'm not pulling the cat's tail; I'm only standing on it. She's the one who's doing the pulling."

I'M SURE OUR DOCTORS/MEMBERS WILL AGREE!

If you know a doctor who's worries have him "uptight" you might suggest that he write himself a prescription for a model airplane, and get it filled at the nearest qualified hobby shop.

This prescription should give almost immediate relief, and may be taken in any size doses, may become habit forming, but even though will cause no permanent bad effects. Will probably take years off his age, and ounces off his billfold.

AEROMODELING MAGAZINES — JUST GREAT !!

I invite you to compare the consumer magazines in any other sport or hobby, or for that matter, any activity, with the splendid publications offered to us in aeromodelling. You can find everything you want somewhere in the publishers' offering. It is very encouraging to see how EACH of the distinctive directions of the hobby has become sophisticated, advanced in content, catering to the more experienced modeler. Others have very decidedly aimed toward the beginner and the non-competition modeler, offering a refreshingly understandable plan and instruction level. Still other of the magazines offer diversity, with a lot of airplanes, but also catering to the guy who might also like to use his equipment and talents in cars and boats and the like. Need a catalog? Buy magazines!

ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SIX PAGES? Yes!

As I say, I admire all of our hobby magazines, but when I opened a package of "RCM" for the rack in my hobby shop and found the March 1976 issue of DON DEWEY'S RADIO CONTROL MODELER magazine was boasting 196 pages, I nearly flipped. There may be some among you that don't care for "RCM" but you have to take pride in an activity that can support publications like that, and you have to admire as publisher and staff the guts to put out a publication like that! It seems like just a few months back that I was congratulating DON DEWEY and PAT CREWS on a 160 page magazine.

Don is an interesting little guy (you gots watch the little gouts) who chooses to avoid crowds and gatherings, but who becomes a "one-man gang" when it comes to putting out a magazine. It would be hard for you to believe the amount of personal effort Don has poured into that project. Don't think I can honestly praise you for attaining the level of accomplishment you did in that 196 page March issue without taking a thing away from our other fine publishers and editors because the total effort of all of you add up to something that the rest of us aeromodelers can sure admire!!

HAIL TO OUR MAGAZINES AND THEIR STAFFS

and ya better read 'em all or you'll miss something!

IN THE INTEREST OF NEATNESS ---

It seems inevitable that your model airplane is about to crash; bend every effort to make your landing in a proper trash can. Neatness counts, ya know!

A STILL BIGGER MAGAZINE?

I didn't have the heart when I was calling attention to Dewey's 196 page RCM to mention that there is a still bigger model publication. I was so pleased at the R/C World Aerobatics Championships in Bern, Switzerland, and the editor of a Japanese aeromodelling magazine, the editor of RADIO CONTROL TECHNIQUE, offered me a copy of their September, 1975 magazine.

My first surprise in looking at this splendid publication was to notice that it had a whopping THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX PAGES (that's 326 pages)! Each issue of it is about the size of the phone book for an American city of 150 to 200 thousand persons. It's beautifully done, but EVERY WORD IS IN JAPANESE!

My second surprise was when I was shown the PICTURE that had been in the magazine and what a strange feeling it was to see my own picture but with all the information written in Japanese! I'll never know for sure what they said! Since my photo was there along with PAT and I and my R/C POLK I must assume that the photo was reporting my having the honor of installing the Brothers Polk in the AMA HALL OF FAME.

Just imagine! A 326 page model airplane magazine to read every month!! And from the skills that the Japanese contestants are showing in the world championships they are studying their magazines well!

FLYING SITES — "QUITCHERBELLYACH?"

The place where we used to fly our model airplanes was so rough that the farmer who owned the land used to raise each year a crop of about 20 bushels of rocks on the site. It didn't really bother us because the dust was so bad we didn't know the rocks were there. I don't know how we ever raised a crop of rocks because it seldom ever rained, and when it did rain there was so much dust in the air that not much of it hit the ground. It just sort of hung there in the air as mud and then those dust and hunks of mud would gang up, dry out, and make more rocks. That is obviously why they say that anyone who flies in wet weather like that has "got rocks!"

Since this story is from Texas, and you think it is what I think you think it is, please don't spread it around.

THE STOMACH PROBLEM — AN ANSWER?

As far back as memory goes we always had trouble rounding up enough stop-watches for our contests. We finally came up with an excellent idea. For the whole year we gave stopwatches as contest prizes. Planning ahead and buying them in quantity, we also were able to get a considerable discount, allowing us to give still more.

When we had given out all those stop-watches this made a nice pool of folks from whom we could borrow watches the next year. Too, rather than let someone else use the watch the owners would offer to time for us.

See, we were not only giving them the watch, but were also "giving them the works"!

OUR LIVES, OUR FORTUNES, OUR SACRED HONOR

My mail was recently graced with the very impressive wish for a "Happy 1976" from Mr. and Mrs. (Angel) Paul Harvey. It was a commemorative edition book by Paul Harvey, published by Word Books of Waco, Texas.

The title of Paul's book really tells the story, "OUR LIVES, OUR FORTUNES, AND OUR SACRED HONOR" and chronicles the deeds of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, and the fighting that the well-known heroic men did. It is certainly a fine book which should be read by every citizen. It traces many of the personal lives and sacrifices made by these men who gave their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor in giving birth to our great country.

Mr. Harvey, speaking of his book, says "Researching what you are about to read gave a new dimension to my reverence for our nation's first citizens."

If you care to order this fine study of our country's beginning, "OUR LIVES, OUR FORTUNES, OUR SACRED HONOR" may be had through your news dealer or book store, price $4.95.

Mr. Harvey is noted for his easy presentation and style and I am sure will enjoy having you share his feelings.

GOOD MODELING ADVICE!

One of my (few) good habits has been to insist on an immediate "autopsy" after all crashes to establish the "probable cause of death." There is a number of people in this procedure. If you are the owner of the crashed model kit it is a proud thing to have others to discuss the happenings with. You may have missed something, or possibly the other fellows might be more experienced than you. If you happen to be "one of the other guys" and you pay attention, then that is one crackup you don't have to leave yourself to learn the lesson.

If you ever let a crackup happen without learning something from it, then that is a complete disaster, and a total loss.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS CAN HELP THEMSELVES

I want to congratulate a special interest bunch who got together February 15th and had something progressive. A group of 500 CSSA (R/C) modelers from District 8 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas) got together in Houston and presented their ideas to the District Chairman for further action. The District group got off to a fine start and did themselves, and the whole of CAR, a great favor by uniting with others on a move that will prevent further loss of flying sites, and will help preserve local flying sites by realizing and using reasonable and workable rules, and will entail officers and spokesmen that have the ability to deal with unified and singular authority; then AMA can "talk" on behalf of the majority choice.

CONGRATULATIONS to those Dist. 8 folks!

MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

It's hard to believe the Model Aviation Hall of Fame is already six years old. Twenty-one members have been selected — a small number, but not because of a lack of deserving candidates. The present members read like a Who's Who of the model world. Don't you have some suggestions, too? Think of model heroes you've adulated over the years; look around close within your own club — about that quiet oldster who has put out the club newsletter for years, that middle‑aged ball‑of‑fire who automatically runs the annual club meet. As can be seen, the present membership of the Hall‑of‑Fame are no spring chickens — they are the definition of ones who have made contributions to model aviation over the years. You'll find the Hall of Fame follows the same principles in other categories such as baseball work. Now is the time to write or phone AMA Headquarters to get information so a candidate can be started. A nomination will not be considered unless its AMA form is used. That form isn't just bureaucratic red tape — the Selection Committee must have a standard comparison course and may require supporting material such as affidavits from other supporters to be added to the AMA form. It's easy to chase down important details for a candidate — start now and get the finished form in to AMA. April 30, 1976 is the deadline. If a candidate doesn't make it this year the name will be carried over to the following year for another try. The Selection Committee, Council and Past Presidents have a tough job sorting out excellent nominations. Good luck.

Walt Good Chairman, HOF Committee Council

Council and Past Presidents will shortly weigh the final selection of five outstanding people. The 1976 Model Aviation Hall of Fame will award five winners.

1975 — Irwing G. Ohlsson; C.O. Wright; Walt Schroder; Jim Kirkland (deceased); Lieut. Harold W. John Alden (deceased).

Previous Hall Famers:

  • 1974 — W.L. Bill Brown; W.R. Enyart (deceased); Irwin Nathan Polk; Sal Taibi
  • 1973 — O.C. Randall (deceased)
  • 1972 — Howard McEntee (deceased)
  • 1970 — Dick Korda; Al Lewis (deceased); Bill Winter
  • 1969 — Walt Billett (deceased); Willis Brown (deceased); Carl Goldberg; Walt Good; Jim Walker (deceased); Frank Zaic

Already nominated for 1976 consideration: Leo Weiss; Bert Pond; George Perryman; John Brodbeck; George W. Brown Jr.; Duke Fox; Harry McCall; Bob Meuser; Harrison Morgan; Maurice Schoenbrun; George Trammell; Dale Willoughby; Merrill Hamburg; Henry Struck; Ken Willard; John Clemens.

HOW TO MAKE HOF NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

Because it is generally realized everyone is invited to make nominations and because of the early deadline of April 30, the following information is compiled for your convenience. Note the instructions below and the information presented. Nomination form available by writing AMA Headquarters.

PURPOSE

Model Aviation Hall of Fame has been established to recognize aeromodelers who have made outstanding contributions to model aviation over the years. Each year several modelers may be selected as members. Model Aviation Hall of Fame selection is based on individuals' contributions to model aviation as competitor, designer, experimenter, leader, organizer, Contest Director, writer, publisher, manufacturer — and other related activities, with emphasis on accumulated contributions in categories over a period of years. The program is operated by the Academy of Model Aeronautics Hall of Fame Selection Committee and the Council of Past AMA Presidents, whose accumulated knowledge of American aeromodeling and aeromodelers is unparalleled.

ELIGIBILITY

  • A U.S. citizen.
  • An AMA or non‑AMA member.
  • Living or deceased.
  • Nominated by a sponsor who knows the candidate's contributions.

    • MECHANISM OF NOMINATION

    • The sponsor should submit the nomination form to AMA Headquarters — Model Aviation Hall of Fame — prior to April 30, 1976.

      • MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

    It's hard to believe the Model Aviation Hall of Fame is already six years old. Twenty-one members have been selected — a small number, but that's possible due to the lack of deserving candidates some years. The list of present members reads like a Who's-Who of the model world. Don't you have some suggestions, too? Think of the model heroes you've adulated over the years. Look around close within your own club — about that quiet oldster who has put out the club newsletter for years, or the middle‑aged ball‑of‑fire who automatically runs the annual club meet. As you can see, the present membership of the Hall of Fame are not spring chickens; they are the definition of ones who have made contributions to model aviation over the years. You'll find Hall of Fame members from other categories — the same principles apply.

    Now is the time to write or phone AMA Headquarters to get information on a candidate and start a nomination. A nomination will not be considered unless the AMA form is used. The form isn't just bureaucratic red tape — it is important. The Selection Committee uses it for standard comparison and may request supporting material such as affidavits or other supporters' statements in addition to the AMA form. It's easy to chase down the important details on a candidate — start now and get the finished form in to AMA. April 30, 1976 is the deadline. If a candidate doesn't make the year, his name will be carried over the following year for another try. The Selection Committee and the Council of Past Presidents face the tough job of sorting out excellent nominations.

    Good luck, Walt Good Chairman, Hall of Fame Committee Council of AMA Past Presidents

    The Council of AMA Past Presidents will shortly weigh final selection of five outstanding people. The 1976 Model Aviation Hall of Fame will award five winners.

    1975 winners — Irving G. Ohlsson; C. O. Wright; Walt Schroder; Jim Kirkland (deceased); Lieut. Harold W. John Alden (deceased).

    Previous Hall Famers: 1974 — W. L. Bill Brown; W. R. Enyart (deceased); Irwin Nathan Polk; Sal Taibi. 1973 — O. C. Randall (deceased). 1972 — Howard McEntee (deceased). 1970 — Dick Korda; Al Lewis (deceased); Bill Winter. 1969 — Walt Billett (deceased); Willis Brown (deceased); Carl Goldberg; Walt Good; Jim Walker (deceased); Frank Zaic.

    Already nominated for 1976 consideration: Leo Weiss; Bert Pond; George Perryman; John Brodbeck; George W. Brown, Jr.; Duke Fox; Harry McCall; Bob Meuser; Harrison Morgan; Maurice Schoenbrun; George Trammell; Dale Willoughby; Merrill Hamburg; Henry Struck; Ken Willard; John Clemens.

    AMA OFFICER ELECTION 1976 — NOMINATION PROCEDURES

    In even-numbered years election to national office is for AMA President and regional Vice-Presidents from even-numbered AMA districts II, IV, VI, VIII and X. In odd-numbered years election to national office is for AMA Secretary‑Treasurer and regional Vice‑Presidents from odd-numbered AMA districts III, V, VII, IX and XI. Officers elected serve two years following the year the election took place.

    CANDIDATE MINIMUM STANDARDS — NATIONAL OFFICERS

    President, Secretary‑Treasurer, Vice‑Presidents — nominees must meet the minimum standards established by the AMA.

    Academy of Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20005

    HOW TO MAKE HOF NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

    Because it is generally realized everyone is invited to make nominations, and because of the early deadline of April 30, 1976, the following information has been compiled for convenience. Note the instructions below and the information requested. Nomination form available by writing AMA Headquarters.

    PURPOSE The Model Aviation Hall of Fame has been established to recognize aero‑modelers who have made outstanding contributions to model aviation over the years. Each year several modelers are selected as members. Selection to the Model Aviation Hall of Fame is based on an individual's contributions to model aviation as competitor, designer, experimenter, leader, organizer, Contest Director, writer, publisher, manufacturer — and other related activities. Emphasis is on accumulated contributions in these categories over a period of years. The program is operated by the Academy of Model Aeronautics Hall of Fame Selection Committee and the Council of Past AMA Presidents whose accumulated knowledge of American aeromodeling and aeromodelers is unparalleled.

    ELIGIBILITY

    1. A modeler has made the kinds of contributions listed above.
    2. A U.S. citizen.
    3. An AMA or non‑AMA member.
    4. Living or deceased.
    5. Nominated by a sponsor who knows the nominee's contributions.

    MECHANISM OF NOMINATION A sponsor should submit the nomination form to AMA Headquarters — Model Aviation Hall of Fame — prior to April 30, 1976.

    MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

    It's hard to believe the Model Aviation Hall of Fame is already six years old. Twenty-one members have been selected. A small number cannot possibly cover all those deserving; the present members read like a Who's Who of the model world. Don't you have some suggestions, too? Think of model heroes you've adulated over the years — look around close, within your own club — about that quiet oldster who has put out the club newsletter for years, that middle-aged ball‑of‑fire who automatically runs the annual club meet. As you can see, the present membership of the Hall of Fame are not spring chickens; they are definitive ones who have made contributions to model aviation over the years. You'll find Hall of Fame candidates in other categories; the same principles apply.

    Now is the time to write or phone and apply to AMA Headquarters to get information on a candidate and get started. A nomination is not considered unless it's on the AMA form — it isn't just bureaucratic red tape. The Selection Committee must have a standard for comparison; you may provide supporting material such as affidavits from other supporters if you wish, in addition to the AMA form. It's easy to chase down important details on a candidate — start now and get the finished form to AMA. April 30, 1976 is the deadline. If a candidate doesn't make it this year, the name will be carried over to the following year for another try.

    The Selection Committee and the Council of Past Presidents are looking forward to the tough job of sorting out excellent nominations. Good luck.

    Walt Good Chairman, Hall of Fame Committee

    Council — AMA Past Presidents will shortly weigh final selection of five outstanding people. The 1976 Model Aviation Hall of Fame will name five winners. 1975 winners: Irwing G. Ohlsson; C.O. Wright; Walt Schroder; Jim Kirkland (deceased); Lieut. Harold W. "John" Alden (deceased).

    Previous Hall of Famers: 1974 — W.L. Bill Brown; W.R. Enyart (deceased); Irwin Nathan Polk; Sal Taibi. 1973 — O.C. Randall (deceased). 1972 — Howard McEntee (deceased). 1970 — Dick Korda; Al Lewis (deceased); Bill Winter. 1969 — Walt Billett (deceased); Willis Brown (deceased); Carl Goldberg; Walt Good; Jim Walker (deceased); Frank Zaic.

    AMA OFFICER ELECTION 1976 — NOMINATION PROCEDURES DOCUMENT

    In even‑numbered years the national office of AMA President and the regional Vice‑Presidents for even‑numbered AMA districts II, IV, VI, VIII, X are elected. In odd‑numbered years the national office of AMA Secretary‑Treasurer and the regional Vice‑Presidents for odd‑numbered AMA districts III, V, VII, IX, XI are elected. Officers elected serve two years following the year the election took place.

    CANDIDATE MINIMUM STANDARDS — NATIONAL OFFICERS

    President, Secretary‑Treasurer, Vice‑Presidents: nominee must meet established minimum standards. (Contact AMA Headquarters for the complete statement of standards and nomination forms.)

    IV DISTRICT REPORT

    John Spalding Dist. IV Vice‑President 5803 Ellerbe Street Lanham, MD 20706

    Associate Vice‑Presidents: Charles T. Fore — 609 Piute Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111 W. R. Enyart — 800 Foy Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210 Robert Karlsson — 2643 Marsh Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger — 1418 Wood Home Rd., Centerville, VA 22020 Paul A. Yacobucci — 6408 Winthorpe Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28301

    The votes have been rolling in at a surprising rate these past 4-6 weeks. All of the candidates have had hearty support from the area modelers. It certainly makes me feel good to see all this response to a district election. And other good news: I received nominations from Northern Virginia and from Delaware. So, that brings everyone into the picture.

    The new Associate Vice‑Presidents are: Delaware — Robert Karlsson, AMA 29367, 2643 Marsh Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810; Northern Virginia — Ronald Sonderegger, AMA 8107, 14813 Wood Home Rd., Centerville, VA 22020; Southern Virginia — Charles "Chuck" Foreman, AMA 681, 609 Piute Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111; Eastern North Carolina — Paul A. Yacobucci, AMA 1999, 6408 Winthorpe Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28301; Western North Carolina — V. Bill Helms, AMA 368, 800 Twyla Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210.

    Each of the above men have been notified of their appointment and each will soon contact their recent opponent for assistance on the job.

    With this kind of response and support, the program for Associate Vice‑Presidents for District IV can't be anything but successful. The men who have been chosen are proud to serve, and all the candidates can be proud of the number of supporters that each received. There were no losers here—especially not the general membership and the Academy, because all of the candidates have demonstrated a positive approach and a definite interest in working for the program. So, to the winners go the titles, but to each, my sincere congratulations on their demonstrated leadership.

    The new AVPs will receive general information packages from headquarters and will be able to answer your questions and your requests for services. Invite them to speak at your meetings. If I can be of any assistance, I am, as I have always been, available.

    Out of all this voting came one letter complaining that it wasn't "democratic" for the election to be won by a more active man with primarily ties R/C. The letter, and subsequent newsletter editorial also complained of the R/C makeup of all the District IV "hierarchy." Mr. Barnes, Sanders, Loire Contest Board, Joe Boyle, Free Flight Contest Board, and Harv Bowers, Scale Contest Board, might wish to debate the question. However, the truth is that the letter‑writer is mistaken, if he thinks that what an officer is presently flying and building makes him different in his job. The job takes the man with proper talents and leaves the man with just the responsibilities. He is faced with questions and duties that have nothing, or little, to do with his building interest. Our friend also gives the unfair representation on the Council and the Executive Council. Of course, if he would read, he'd know that Piper, McNeill, Brodersen, Lee, Frank, Chilton, Smith, and Clemens are all from different disciplines originally, than R/C, not that that really matters in the Council. That leaves Worthey, Byrne, Lowe, Chisolm, White and myself who have recent backgrounds in R/C.

    But I still can "hang" a mean glider, and even Chlton and Lee have been known to turn on a switch once in a while. However, I must admit, for me only, the "pencil bombers" are catching dust on the very top shelf (the covering tattered), and the speed pans are oxidizing badly where they hang on the wall. Since I got into the domination of the free‑flight craft with my will and skill through radio, I turned controlled flying into my vicarious sensation of flight, which I both feel and relish. I feel it in the concentration and practice that puts me in control, mentally, in the craft, yet watch it from the ground, in all its swift grace, whether it is a soaring glider, a fast pat- tern ship, or a miniature of a great and famous aircraft.

    Come on John, what George flies doesn't make him different than you; it is what he does for the sport that's important. And you, and George, and Joe, and me, and the others, are doing the best we can for the hobby with our volunteer efforts for our clubs and our national organization.

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    I attended a meeting recently of the delegates to the Radio Control Clubs of Virginia. These guys are taking their flying and building time to represent their clubs in building a new central organization for better communications between the clubs, and between the groups to the public, as well as between them and AMA Headquarters and the Executive Council. This organization can help your club so get in there and support it. Enlist or elect your delegates and send them to the next meeting. Further info can be had from Chuck Foreman (address above) or dues ($10.00) can be sent to Howard Crispin, AMA 568, 611 Beechwood Dr., Charlottesville, Va. 22901.

    V DISTRICT REPORT

    Jim McNeill Dist. V Vice‑President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham, AL 35205

    Associate Vice‑Presidents Richard E. Jackson, 107 White Blvd., Summerville, SC 29483 Chris Joire, 5941 Warner Road, Columbus, GA 31904 Don McLaughlin, 4140 Freeport St., Pine Glendale, FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez, F-10, 5th St. Ext., Villa Rica, Bayamon, Puerto Rico 00961 Frank Schwartz, 2840 West End Ave., Nashville, TN 37203 Jim Whaley, 1605 Woodward St. S.E., Decatur, AL 35601 Julie Woods, P.O. Box 127, Socoba, MS 39368

    ATTENTION District 5 Free Flighters:

    READ THIS. A new flap is raging over the V.T.O. business. Now YOU can vote on it for your District vote, but you'll have to hurry! If you live in Dist. 5, clip out the ballot below and mail to Bonny. She will bow to your wishes. If you don't vote—don't yell later on that it was all behind your back.

    Without going into all the soap‑operas and tails, take my word for it, and VOTE NOW either way.

    My Name __________________________

    Address ___________________________

    AMA no. __________________________

    • KEEP V.T.O.
    • THROW IT OUT

    (mail to:) Bonny Jenkins 3112 East Raines Road Memphis, Tennessee 38118

    I went to AMA Headquarters last week to an exciting AMA Council Meeting, and while there took a picture of some of the important people who are running AMA in the home office because that is what I knew you would want me to do.

    DISTRICT 5 "CLUB OF THE MONTH"

    This is the first South Carolina club ever presented in the 24 times we have featured a "Club of the Month" in the AMA Monthly Mailing.

    I want you to meet the people of the very fine Charleston RC Society. The new 1976 President and also Newsletter Editor Ken Gulliford is shown below holding his scale RC Waco Biplane. Ken has given the Club a newsletter where they had none before, and is doing a fine job on it each month. He is a member of our Dist. 5 AMA Aero Honor Society for newsletter Editors.

    The Charleston RC Society has more than 50 active members and a good flying field to operate on. It measures 1080 by 300 ft., with wide open fields on each side and parking for 1000 cars.

    MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

    It's hard to believe the Model Aviation Hall of Fame is already six years old. Twenty-one members have been selected. A small number can't possibly be because of a lack of deserving candidates. The list of present members reads like a Who's-Who of the model world. Don't you have some suggestions too? Think of model heroes you've adulated over the years; look around close within your own club. Is there a quiet oldster who has put out the club newsletter for years? Is there a middle-aged ball-of-fire who automatically runs the annual club meet?

    As you can see, the present membership of the Hall of Fame are not spring chickens — they are the definition of ones who have made contributions to model aviation over the years. You'll find the Hall of Fame covers many categories; the same principles apply.

    Now is the time to write or phone for an application from AMA Headquarters and get information so a candidate nomination can be started. A nomination will not be considered unless it's on the AMA form. It isn't just bureaucratic red tape — it's important. The Selection Committee needs a standard comparison and may require supporting material such as affidavits from other supporters in addition to the AMA form. It's easy to chase down important details — start now and get the finished form in to AMA. The April 30, 1976 deadline is firm; if a candidate doesn't make it this year the name will be carried over to the following year for another try. The Selection Committee and the Council of Past Presidents are looking forward to a tough job sorting out excellent nominations. Good luck.

    Walt Good Chairman, HOF Committee, Council AMA Past Presidents

    Council of Past Presidents will shortly weigh final selection of five outstanding people for 1976.

    • 1975: Irwin G. Ohlsson; C. O. Wright; Walt Schroder; Jim Kirkland (deceased); Lieut. Harold W. John Alden (deceased)

    Previous Hall of Famers:

    • 1974: W. L. Bill Brown; W. R. Enyart (deceased); Irwin Nathan Polk; Sal Taibi
    • 1973: O. C. Randall (deceased)
    • 1972: Howard McEntee (deceased)
    • 1970: Dick Korda; Al Lewis (deceased); Bill Winter
    • 1969: Walt Billett (deceased); Willis Brown (deceased); Carl Goldberg; Walt Good; Jim Walker (deceased); Frank Zaic

    Already nominated for 1976 consideration:

    • Leo Weiss
    • Bert Pond
    • George Perryman
    • John Brodbeck
    • George W. Brown, Jr.
    • Duke Fox
    • Harry McCall
    • Bob Meuser
    • Harrison Morgan
    • Maurice Schoenbrun
    • George Trammell
    • Dale Willoughby
    • Merrill Hamburg
    • Henry Struck
    • Ken Willard
    • John Clemens
      • In even-numbered years election is for national office of AMA President and regional Vice-Presidents in even-numbered AMA districts II, IV, VI, VIII, X.
      • In odd-numbered years election is for national office of AMA Secretary-Treasurer and regional Vice-Presidents in odd-numbered AMA districts III, V, VII, IX, XI.
      • Officers elected serve two years following the year the election took place.

      CANDIDATE MINIMUM STANDARDS — NATIONAL OFFICERS

      • President, Secretary-Treasurer: nominee must meet minimum standards (contact AMA Headquarters for details).

      AMA Headquarters Academy of Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20005

      HOW TO MAKE HOF NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

      Because it is generally realized everyone is invited to make nominations, and because of the early 1976 deadline of April 30, the following information is compiled for convenience. Note: the instructions below advise the information to be presented. Nomination form available by writing AMA Headquarters.

      PURPOSE

      • The Model Aviation Hall of Fame has been established to recognize aeromodellers who have made outstanding contributions to model aviation over the years. Each year several modelers are selected as members. Model Aviation Hall of Fame selection is based on an individual's contributions to model aviation as competitor, designer, experimenter, leader, organizer, contest director, writer, publisher, manufacturer and other related activities, with emphasis on accumulated contributions over a period of years. The program is operated by the Academy of Model Aeronautics Hall of Fame Selection Committee, Council of Past AMA Presidents, whose accumulated knowledge of American aeromodeling and aeromodelers is unparalleled.

      ELIGIBILITY — a person eligible for nomination to the Hall of Fame:

    • A U.S. citizen.
    • An AMA or non-AMA member.
    • Living or deceased.
    • Nominated by submission of a nomination form; the sponsor should know the candidate's contributions.

      • MECHANISM OF NOMINATION

      MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

    It's hard to believe the Model Aviation Hall of Fame is already six years old. Twenty-one members have been selected; a small number — can't be possible due to lack of deserving candidates — the list of present members reads like a Who's Who of the model world. Don't we have some suggestions too? Think of model heroes you've adulated over the years; look around close — within your own club; about that quiet oldster who has put out the club newsletter for years; the middle-aged ball-of-fire who automatically runs the annual club meet.

    As can be seen, the present membership of the Hall of Fame are not spring chickens; these are the people who have made contributions to model aviation over the years. You'll find the Hall of Fame follows the same principles as in other categories. Now is the time to write or phone an application to AMA Headquarters to get information on a candidate. A nomination started will not be considered unless it's on the AMA form. It isn't just bureaucratic red tape; it's important. The Selection Committee must give a standard comparison and may require supporting material such as affidavits or other supporters wish to add in addition to the AMA form. It's easy to chase down important details on a candidate — start now and get the finished form to AMA. April 30, 1976 is the deadline. If a candidate doesn't make this year, the name will be carried over to the following year for another try. The Selection Committee and Council of Past Presidents are looking forward to a tough job sorting out the excellent nominations. Good luck.

    Walt Good Chairman, HOF Committee Council, AMA Past Presidents

    The Council will shortly weigh final selection of five outstanding people for the 1976 Model Aviation Hall of Fame. The awards for 1975 were: Irving G. Ohlsson; C. O. Wright; Walt Schroder; Jim Kirkland, deceased; Lieut. Harold W. John Alden, deceased.

    Previous Hall of Famers: 1974 — W. L. Bill Brown; W. R. Enyart, deceased; Irwin; Nathan Polk; Sal Taibi. 1973 — O. C. Randall, deceased. 1972 — Howard McEntee, deceased. 1970 — Dick Korda; Al Lewis, deceased; Bill Winter. 1969 — Walt Billett, deceased; Willis Brown, deceased; Carl Goldberg; Walt Good; Jim Walker, deceased; Frank Zaic.

    AMA OFFICER ELECTION 1976 NOMINATION PROCEDURES DOCUMENT

    In even-numbered years elections are for the national office of AMA President and for regional Vice-Presidents in even-numbered AMA districts II, IV, VI, VIII, X.

    In odd-numbered years elections are for the national office of AMA Secretary-Treasurer and for regional Vice-Presidents in odd-numbered AMA districts III, V, VII, IX, XI.

    CANDIDATE MINIMUM STANDARDS — NATIONAL OFFICERS

    President, Secretary-Treasurer — nominee must...

    HOW TO MAKE HOF NOMINATIONS FOR 1976

    Because it is generally realized that everyone is invited to make nominations, and because of the early deadline of April 30, the following information is compiled for your convenience. Note: the instructions below advise the information to be presented. Nomination form — available by writing AMA Headquarters.

    PURPOSE — The Model Aviation Hall of Fame has been established to recognize aeromodelers who have made outstanding contributions to model aviation over the years. Each year several modelers are selected by members. Model Aviation Hall of Fame selection is based on an individual's contributions to model aviation as competitor, designer, experimenter, leader, organizer, Contest Director, writer, publisher, manufacturer — and other related activities, with emphasis on accumulated contributions in these categories over a period of years. The program is operated by the Academy of Model Aeronautics Hall of Fame Selection Committee and the Council of Past AMA Presidents whose accumulated knowledge of American aeromodeling and aeromodelers is unparalleled.

    • 1. A modeler who has made the kinds of contributions listed above.
    • 2. A U.S. citizen.
    • 3. An AMA or non-AMA member.
    • 4. Living or deceased.
    • 5. Nominated by a sponsor who knows the candidate's contributions.

    MECHANISM OF NOMINATION — The sponsor should submit the nomination form to AMA Headquarters — Model Aviation Hall of Fame — prior to April 30, 1976.

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