RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
[quote]ORIGINAL: j_keiter The AMA is not growing because technology has created tiny high performance, cheap planes and helis that allow people to drive or even walk to there local park and fly with small risk of injury and low noise. [/quote] The AMA grew when technology moved from rubber band power to IC engines. The AMA grew when technology moved from silk and dope to prefinished coverings. The AMA grew when technology moved for free flight to Radio Control. The AMA's lack of growth can be attributed to the change in the way people look to join groups of like interest. These groups, be they social, technical, veterans, sporting or any other, are all suffering from lack of growth.
Posted on: 9/27/2009 2:22 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9127560

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
[quote]ORIGINAL: The Toolman Don't forget the ''Don't want the magazine class'' either. I get it, but could live without it for the extra price they charge for it. [/quote] We can fix this for you in an instant. Just have your subscription sent directly to a school or library and I will send you a check for the $18 or if you have a Pay Pal account we can do it that way. Just notify the AMA and have them copy me with a comfirmation that it has been done. Anyone else want to join this effor to get MA to where it might do some good for the hobby?
Posted on: 9/27/2009 12:20 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9127343

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
[quote]ORIGINAL: airplanejunkie AMA is simply to expensive for the new guy. The Park Flyer Program is the right way but still to expensive. AMA must start to look at the risk. Higher risks should pay higher dollar amounts. The most cost should be directed towards heavey / fast models. How we can expect the new crop of park flyers to pay $30.00 dollars flying a 2 lb. electric model and I pay $60.00 for a 200 mph turbine................... somethings wrong. I have been a modeler for 52 years (AMA5129) and the modeling community needs to look at size, weight and speed and make some obvious decisions on what we are doing. This can reduce the cost to all of us. Thank you.Dave George [/quote] The Park Pilot program should have taught us something. We went for years where all modelers paid the same membership fee, be they indoor microfilm or turbine flyers. We never heard the microfilm guys complain - they were real modelers and supported the national modeling organization. Now we are in a hot discussion over whether toy airplane flyers* should get reduced membership. A single membership fee is part of AMA history, we can go back to that AGAIN if we just say so! *defined not by power/size/cost, but rather by the owners desire, or lack thereof, to become part of the model aviation community or just play in the local park or playground.
Posted on: 9/27/2009 11:35 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9127250

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
[quote]ORIGINAL: 103/17 When I hear talk about ''competition for the AMA''........who here remembers SFA ? I sure do. It fell flat on its face after just a few years. I knew guys who belonged and they all switched back to the AMA. SFA was less money, no magazine and no infrastructure. It was just plain old insurance. Its gone. 103/17 [/quote] And after the SFA went TU there was the United Modelers Association: United Modelers of America, Ltd. 6510 FM 20 EAST LOCKHART, TX 78644 Web page: http://www.unitedmodelers.com/ PHONE 512-764-9014 Listed under: Maiorka, Heather 1 Caldwl County Dale, TX 78616-0000 HEADQUARTERS FAX 512-376-9442 For those 19 or older as of January 1, 2001. Open membership$38.00-Extra family membership-$15.00 * * (Applies to any one individual who currently resides at the same address.) For those under 19 as of January 1, 2001. Free membership - The applicant* must be living in the same household as a paid member. * (All potential members must complete an application form.) For those over 65 as of January 1, 2001. Senior Citizens membership - $30.00 Membership includes: Quarterly Newsletter, Upcoming Sponsored Events, Website Access, Field Site Retention, Site Sponsorship. Also includes benefits of: $1,000,000/2,000,000 aggregate general liability with no deductible and $5,000.00 medical primary for accident. Overview Buddy cord is okay with non-members. Complete coverage for fly-ins. No restrictions as to who flies at your approved field. No deductible Family memberships available Very few restrictions Insurance from a best rated a+ company (GULF INSURANCE GROUP) with the umbrella coverage for officers of the clubs (1 million/ 2 million aggregate). Medical (accident when flying at fly-ins, flying day at fields) is by; NATIONWIDE INSURANCE LIFE COMPANY. Policy is for $5,000 primary & no deductible (accident only). President: Guy Maiorka <3247@ev1.net ********** One would think that with all the people unhappy with the AMA that one of these alternative organizations would have survived, or why a new organization has not been formed with all the "knowlege" exhibited here on how one should be run.
Posted on: 9/25/2009 3:21 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9123499

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
[quote]ORIGINAL: SkaBob What percentage of AMA clubs are ''involved'' and have sanctioned events?  I think I've only heard of one club in southeast michigan hosting a sanctioned event, but there are at least 8 or 10 clubs within a 2 hour drive of my house... Most of the clubs have fly-ins and fun-flys...but nothing that would require AMA involvement or sanctioning... [/quote] There were at least a dozen scheduled sanctioned events in Michigan during July, August and September. Have you ever looked at the Contests Calendar that appears in every issue of Model Aviation?
Posted on: 9/24/2009 2:52 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9120786

RE: Nominating for Hall of Fame
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/152.pdf
Posted on: 9/22/2009 2:00 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9064967

RE: How old are you?
On my eightieth orbit around the sun. Been modeling for a very long time. Thanks to electrics I can stay with it a few more years. Every time I take off with a new plane, I'm a beginner![:D]
Posted on: 9/12/2009 2:54 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9089750

RE: Who sells a good 2100 pack nowadays?
Try RC Accessories http://www.rcaccessory.com/. I found their Power Edge packs to be a very good. I got one of their 3S2100 and let a couple of my flying buddies try it. They immediately ordered some for themselves.
Posted on: 9/12/2009 1:46 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9089614

RE: fuses?
As long as they suddenly don't fail when you are in the air. It brings a whole new meaning to dead stick. I use to use them with primitive speed controllers but have not used them in several years.
Posted on: 9/10/2009 1:37 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9084399

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
If 1/10th of the effort spent here P and Ming about the AMA and why it is losing membership were spent in actually building up the organization the AMA would not have a problem with declining membership.
Posted on: 9/8/2009 7:53 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9078230

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
[quote]ORIGINAL: tpes Who you calling a bottom feeder Willis? [/quote] [color=#CC0000][size=7]?[/size][/color] For the record, it was those that chose to call themselves that, that picked the name. No one else.
Posted on: 9/6/2009 6:32 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9074366

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
[quote]ORIGINAL: abel_pranger Ed- I copied this excerpt from your OP, as the topic seems to have been forgotten by some: ''But again, what about the new guys with the $120 to $190 radio control electric aircraft they got for Christmas, and believe me they are being sold by the thousands around the country, are we suppose to run them off or groom them as the future of the AMA. My choice would be to groom them for the hobby, but we can't do that by insisting that they spend almost $50 to join the AMA just to fly a $120 airplane. [color=#CC0000]Better they should take the $200 set of golf clubs to the local course where they can play for free. They can play for free can't they, isn't that why golf is so popular? How about that $500 rifle - of to the great outdoors to hunt, but wait that tract of land is leased by the local gun club who are probably short on members also and would love to let you try out for free. [/color] '' Maybe you could direct the new guys [link=http://www.modelaircraft.org/forums/default.aspx]to this AMA site[/link] so they can see what a swell bunch of folks AMA is comprised of, particularly the most ardent supporters/spokesmen for the organization. Surely they will see this is something they want to be a part of. Abel [/quote] [color=#FF0000]They don't have to jump to another forum when they can just check into the Bottom Feeder threads here to get a real good look at the movers in shakers in the hobby. [/color]
Posted on: 9/6/2009 4:45 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9074169

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
[quote]ORIGINAL: Robotech [quote]ORIGINAL: KidEpoxy uh... an undetermined amount to get those $29PPP upgraded into $58AMA. A very successful program, it has already gotten ... uh... [i]some(?)[/i] folks up from $29PPP to $58Open [/quote] Should we count you in on the list of PPPers that upgraded to open membership? [:-] [color=#FF0000]Oh, but are we sure he really upgraded? Is he a member at all? Has anyone seen an AMA number that can be checked?[/color] Not going to argue about the $ sense of the PPP. It might be time to euthanize that puppy. [/quote]
Posted on: 9/6/2009 1:53 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9073885

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hossfly Nick, there will always be folks like Red that think if others don't do as he/she does then there is a significant problem. [size=4][color=#CC0000]Horrace, considering what you have posted below and for the past years on this forum, this has to be one of your more laughable posts[/color]. [/size][8|][:D] AMA has done some things that are very poorly managed
Posted on: 9/6/2009 1:51 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9073881

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
All hobbies where craftsmanship and a multitude of skills are developed and nurtured by the members are facing the same problem (if you want to consider it a problem). Ask any real model railroader. Toy trains do not make a model railroader any more than today's ARFs make an aircraft modeler. They might serve as a step to get people interested, but unless the next step is made they will remain toy airplane flyers, and as such, I agree, there is no reason for them to join the [u]Academy[/u] of Model Aeronautics. The AMA will not be alone, as the population tends to gravitate toward activities where there is lesser commitment required. All creative endeavors where a learning process is required will see a decrease in participation. So be it, the dedicated modeler will somehow live with it while the paint by numbers crowd moves from the fad of the day to the next, never knowing the fulfillment that real modeling brings.
Posted on: 9/4/2009 6:30 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9067580

RE: replacing the 12v lead battery for glow engine starter
[quote]ORIGINAL: nonstoprc Has anybody tried using A123 or lipo batteries to power the power starter for glow engines? I figured these batteries should provide enough crank amperage, save some weight and cut that cord. [/quote] Yes, and they work very well.
Posted on: 9/1/2009 6:29 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9061128

RE: RADICAL RC
Radical R/C is one of my favorite vendors, another is hangtimes hobbies (aka NO BS Batteries). Like Dave, he is someone you can talk to and get straight answers to your hobby questions.
Posted on: 8/31/2009 7:45 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9059917

RE: Tail (Rudder) Touch
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCPAUL And what rule of physics is being violated? Paul [/quote] [b]"Law" of Gravity: [/b] Newton developed his "Law of Gravity" to explain the attractive force between a pair of masses. In the twentieth century, it became clear that this is not the whole story, as Einstein's theory of general relativity has provided a more comprehensive explanation for the phenomenon of gravity. Still, Newton's law of gravity is an accurate low-energy approximation that works for most of the cases that you'll explore in physics. [b]Three Laws of Motion[/b] Newton's First Law of Motion states that in order for the motion of an object to change, a force must act upon it, a concept generally called inertia. Newton's Second Law of Motion defines the relationship between acceleration, force, and mass. Newton's Third Law of Motion states that any time a force acts from one object to another, there is an equal force acting back on the original object. Then we could get into the whole realm of aerodynamics where a screw up can be detrimental to the health of the model and anyone unfortunate enough to be in the trajectory path.
Posted on: 8/30/2009 11:23 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9056396

RE: Tail (Rudder) Touch
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCPAUL Is there any AMA or IMAA rule that prohibits doing a tail touch? I know you cannot touch an airplane that is in the air. Paul [/quote] There are rules of physics - screw with them long enough and they will bite you.
Posted on: 8/30/2009 11:00 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9056344

RE: RADICAL RC
I have been doing business with Radical RC since they started. How do you think Dave managed to grow his business when others were having a tough time. HONEST DEALINGS WITH HIS CUSTOMERS! And I'll be he didn't learn that in MBA school.
Posted on: 8/29/2009 10:35 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9054060

RE: CBA II qustions
0.9 volts per cell is the cut off voltage manufacturers use to rate the cells.
Posted on: 8/28/2009 6:12 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9051328

RE: Has RCM folded?
[quote]ORIGINAL: davejm  The whole point is the electrics fill the gap. I do plan to fly the gas again eventually but for now the electrics can't be beat! [/quote] That's what I thought until after 5 years of no hassle electric flying when I decided to e-bay or give away all my slimmy stuff.
Posted on: 8/25/2009 7:50 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9044797

RE: District X Election
[quote]ORIGINAL: ltougas In our club I was elected most likely to re-kit an airplane two months in a row, I’m kidding; it was actually three months in a row. [:D] Seriously, our club has a standing roster of officers; there are not annual elections, so it isn’t possible to be elected as an officer. [/quote] Now that is interesting. Just how are the club officers selected? As far as an AMA field in District X, you are looking at an area 1000 miles by 750 miles. Even in the center of the area you would have 500 mile radius if you located the site in Nevada. We won't bring in Hawaii and Guam. Do you really think you could get the support of the guys in Arizona and Utah to put a site in the population center, around LA, where land is prohibitively expensive? Having lofty goals are admirable, but having unrealistic ones waste everyones time and money. Of course given the make up of the left coast population (that brought us Waters, Boxer, Feinstein, Pelosi, Waxman) you might well pull off getting elected on the promise of an AMA flying site even if it is not attainable.
Posted on: 8/25/2009 1:44 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9043864

RE: Our Member has Cancer
Same for a prominent member of our club. Prayers are certainly in order.
Posted on: 8/25/2009 10:53 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9043449

RE: Did AMA's term limits start something?
[quote]ORIGINAL: MajorTomski Horace, bad link, check the details please. [/quote] Some of those messages displayed on black helicopters are hard to read as they are moving so fast. [8|]
Posted on: 8/24/2009 2:20 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9040808

RE: Has RCM folded?
[quote]ORIGINAL: N1EDM Hi, A while ago, did someone ask for information about Lee Renaud's Esprit? I came across a re-hash of the article in the April 1999 issue of RCM, and in that article, they mention that the original article was published in the August 1971 RCM (Plan #468). Does this information help anyone out? Bob [/quote] No, but the cover sure made me feel better. [:D]
Posted on: 8/23/2009 7:32 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9038708

RE: Watt meter hook up qusestion
The wattmeter goes between the battery and the ESC.
Posted on: 8/23/2009 11:51 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9037787

RE: Who can you trust
I have had well over a hundred transactions, mostly on e-Bay with other modelers. Never had a problem getting what I paid for or getting paid for what I had sold. E-Bay ratings are a pretty good guide.
Posted on: 8/22/2009 4:40 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9036103

RE: How do you afford your toys? CASH or CREDIT
I never carry cash. Use someone elses money for up to 30 days with a credit card and get 1% kick back on all purchases. Pay it up each month - [u]never carry a balance[/u]! If it is a large purchace I ask if there is any discount for cash. If not pay with credit card. I use a separate card of all on line purchaces so that it can be cancelled if compromised without impact on my normal card. Pay Pal works for me also when acceptable to the seller.
Posted on: 8/21/2009 4:53 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9034143

RE: Another great LHS is closing/UPDATE
[quote]ORIGINAL: propjet Did they list a close date, any percentage off? [/quote] No comment!
Posted on: 8/20/2009 4:48 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9031629