RE: Flutter
We have got to say that Charlie P. is loaded with some good stuff. I see a lot of paying attention to the flight line on his part. Love your stuff Charlie.
Posted on: 5/18/2013 4:55 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: a lesson to all
How do like this. The OP is upset about saying the 2.4 has it's advantage and 72 has seen it's day, and some folks are upset he said it. Besides 2.4 causing some problems in the so called drone issue. 2.4 is wonderful. Still some very good 72 radios are around and our club donates them to the kids trying to get in on what we call, short money. Now just about everyone is using 2.4 and six volt flight packs. Some are using straight life batteries. Still we are using 72 to teach and trying to save new comers some money until they find themselves, and they always do. I have helped hundreds learn to fly and as they say in the movie Stripes, that's a fact Jack. The old 72 radios are perfect for this purpose. We give the well working 72 radios away and soon the new person comes out with their 2.4 and the rest is history. 72 is not yet history, but it is getting there. Why the big fuss. Heck I failed to pull the antenna up and busted a plane. The thing is, I did it before there was 2.4 as a lot of us have. We all screw up and if we are finding blame as to why we screwed up we have to look no place else than who is in our shoes.
Posted on: 5/18/2013 4:51 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Can I use Epoxy on A Foamie?
Thanks CGR for the link. An old dog can learn new tricks. I had no idea about the glue or the web site. That is why I enjoy the beginners forum. I learn something new just about every trip. Only been flying these things for fifty or so years. Figure what makes this such a great hobby. The more things change the more they stay the same. That same is the constant learning experience. Thanks
Posted on: 9/17/2012 1:09 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: AMA to close the AMA Discussions Forum
The guy that watches over this subject does do other things that are very good. His work with beginners is really great. His post are always positive and informative. On this thread he kind of lets thing go a bit. I think I have it. This subject is kind of entertaining and it generates reader ship. This is a commercial site and depends on readers. So I have sort of developed a like dislike for RCU. Today on the flight line in the bull session some body will say did you see what this guy or that guy said on RCU. We have one dude that can tell stores and make them funny. We all know the type. Makes a train wreck sound funny. So I will throw in with Ken. Let it go and see what happens. When the entertainment is gone so will this thread.
Posted on: 9/14/2012 10:02 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: What plane (brand new to hobby)
I like your style Gray Beard. I do things much like that. I was a intro pilot once upon a time. Gave that up. Will help anyone that commits to the sport. Not to be a horses rear, but I find that system much better. Folks come out to understand flying. We know there is much and it is at times complicated. We have a couple of fellows that do the intro work and a dear friend and I do the heavy work. First with our trainers and then with the students aircraft. We try to make it as enjoyable as possible. In most cases it works out and they become long time members. Many have went on to out me. The question as to what plane to start with is the oldest and most common. I think they find out on their own if they are correctly exposed.
Posted on: 9/11/2012 5:45 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Model Aviation and Dogs
Tara's Dad, I have always enjoyed your post. We had a person quit the club because of his dogs. The poor fellow that is president took all the heat. What the good man did not understand is the rules about dogs and the field. The rule is born out of wildlife and live stock laws. I learned that if a dog is harassing live stock, the dog is fair game to be shot. Someone's pet verses someone's prize bull. If your dog is caught harassing wildlife, and especially endangered wildlife. The dog owner could be facing a fine or jail time. I love my dog. After some real bad experiences. Dogs and the public seem to come into conflict. Like smoking, more and more public places ban dogs. Our filed had a person bring her pet lizard. The thing was about two and a half feet long. One guy brought his pet snake. None of it worked out. Like a Federal Fish and Wildlife Officer explained. What do you mean about pets. I can assure you a eighty five pound Pit Bull is no fun to be around. That pooch was the man's pet. By the way my dog is a Gray dog named Cannon. He weighs about ninety pounds. We rescued him. Yes, he is a PIT. We love Cannon. Not many people want their dog around Cannon. So if one person can bring his dog to the field. Can I bring Cannon? The problem as I see it. Is how do we say who can bring a dog and what kind. Could a person bring their pet alligator? Back to disc brakes and turtles. I do think this is a subject that each club has to figure out. If they allowed dogs at our field I would bring Cannon. If they told me I couldn't bring Cannon, would it be fair for anyone else to bring their dog. I think if they allowed one kind of dog and not mind, well we would all find ourself in front of a judge. Would that help the club?
Posted on: 9/11/2012 5:15 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Model Aviation and Dogs
Dogs? Pets? I know that pets are some what of a problem. Not everyone likes your dog, my dog, or anyone else's dog. Even if it is in a low powered dog fight. People love their pets, with good reason. The key word is their pet. People love their pets and don't care for your pet most times. I posted a story about a dog and a flying field. Some figured it was a funny story and made fun of my story. ( one of the reasons some don't care to post) The sad truth is the story was very true. A old friend of mind does investigative work hired me to help on a law suit. The suit involves model aviation and you guessed it, dogs. Our legal team had the land owner. The case was simple. The club had rules about pets. A pretty girl brought a dog to the field one Sunday. The entrance to the club had a sign posted no pets. The story begins with the dog bit someone. That someone sued everybody involved in the club. Now I said everybody. We worked on behalf of the land owner and the judge excused the land owner from the suit. The judges reason for this excuse was the club failed to live up to the contract on the lease of the land. My friend and I got called to testify, but never had to. Every member of that club was in court. What a mess. I have no idea how it all turned out. That is how these things are in most cases. The thing I do know is there was a bunch of very upset people. People that was going about enjoying their flying and it turned into a bad dream. While doing case research I was surprised at the number of cases involving dogs. The only other story I have is about our old field. This is a hear say story. There was a nice guy that had a little dog and when the nice guy went to the field so did the dog. One day the club grouch stepped in a pile of dog stuff. The nice guy and the grouch got into what some would call a fight. We didn't see the nice guy, the grouch, or the dog for about a year. Is the story true, maybe. I do know I didn't see the dog, nice guy, or the grouch for a while.
Posted on: 9/6/2012 3:57 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: discussion: gas power trainer
I sure hope to see more on this subject. The last couple of years many of my students have a desire to go straight to gas after training. Gas is like other forms of flying. It is the same, but different. There has been some advantages pointed out having a gasoline trainer. This is a very good subject. Thanks. I hope it works out for the OP. It appears he came to the right place for advice.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 11:08 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Got my wings, what now?
Stick is correct about right turns, and the use of the rudder in all conditions. I find that those that master smooth right turns go on to many good things. There is so many that really never master the right turn and never really master the art of R/C flight. Slow flat figure eights. Then Jester and other also have great advice about more advanced flying. Good luck and like someone pointed out. This is a fun thing. Do it for fun.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 10:53 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: AMA to close the AMA Discussions Forum
I feel sad you are taking all this so hard Paul. I think most have no real problem with you. The forum for whatever reason was a good idea that just didn't pan out. No real reflection on you or anyone else. Like Ken pointed out. These things tend to get out of hand. It is just the way it all works out. The AMA is what it is. RCU is what it is. We all at times want things to be what we think it should be, but things are what they are. Take it easy would be my advice. It will all work itself out.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 10:42 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Alpha Trainer Problems
Set up a Alpha this week. It was the Already to fly version. The engine was very rich. After a tank of fuel I studied the set up. The high and low side needles are pre set and have stops. To make the engine run I had to defeat the high side stop. The young man was a bit upset because he figured the thing was ready to fly. No big deal for those that have been around. Other than that little deal the plane is a great deal. I think the plane is as good way to start out, but with help. The Alpha is a good flyer. I would recommend it any version. The Evolution is a find engine if treated right. Like all things in this hobby/sport, it is a time to learn and that time never ends. So to any beginners I say learning is part of aviation. I learn something every trip to the field. Been doing this for a long time. Have fun.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 5:05 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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OS 55
I have become a 46 kind of guy. I promised myself I would stay with 60 and 46 powered planes. My bride has purchased a OS 55 for me. Over the last 47 years she will do things like that from time to time. Is the 55 really that much more powerful than the OS 46? How does the 55 compare to the 60? Is it the same quality as we have come to expect from OS? I was just looking for some thoughts from you folks. Thanks,
Posted on: 8/8/2012 1:45 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: 60 size ARF
Very true about glo engines before the sixty size. You have got to forgive me and the way I put things into words. What I was trying to say is Lou and Larry said they think the 60 size engine is as good as a glo engines can be. There is smaller and bigger engines. They just think the 60 give more and all 2 stroke engines are set up based on the 60 design. These two guys were great. They were on the USAF world wide team. Both were great aircraft and engine designers. Lou in R/C and Larry in free flight. Some of the old timers remember them both. Lou had many pattern ships he kitted. I lost my ENYA 60 they gave me. I lost it in Katrina. It was heavy, strong, and ran just great. I like 60 size two strokes and do wish there were more 60 size aircraft out there.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 12:58 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 60 size ARF
The real question is not which one is best. I see it as which one can you find. All the suggestions so far are very good indeed. 4-star, Tiger 60, Big Stick and the Escapade to name some. I have put a Escapade 60 together and set it up for a friend. I have a forty size escapade. Both fly good and are fun. The escapade is similar to a four star. Not as rugged. Maybe it is just me, but there seems to be less 60 size plane on the market. The 60 is the standard of all engines according to my old friend Larry Poesy (RIP). He and another friend, Louis Penrod (RIP) helped design the modern Enya 60 while stationed in Japan in the late fifties. They told me that the sixty is the engine of all glow engines and every other two stoke is just a modified 60. That may not may not be true. What I do know is the sixties I own and have owned have always been good and reliable engines. I hope you find that perfect sixty size plane. You have been given good advice. I would say the Escapade or Stick.
Posted on: 7/28/2012 8:14 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Maiden my Escapade...
All I know for sure tness is mine is small, easy to haul about, and fun to fly. I fly mind on Glow. What about you? Good Luck.
Posted on: 7/26/2012 2:57 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Best and Worst Nitro Engine Powered RC Airplanes for Beginners in the Market
I have tired to read all the comments. I would say that feeling about trainers is pretty universal. The Nexstar is loved or hated. I don't care for the concept of the Nexstar. That is me. I do like the list of others. I will agree all the SIG stuff is pretty good. Just about all of the trainers are fair to good. A few fly great, but don't hold up very well. Many of you agree with me that the plane, radio, and engine combo is very important. Most of you agree that the best way to go is a instructor. This subject like most in the beginners section has been very good. Even a know it all like me seems to learn something worth while every time I visit. Main thing with learning like flying. Try not to hit the big ball to hard.
Posted on: 7/26/2012 3:55 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Disconect allerions on a trainer 40 ?
Beginners forum, this is where it is at. I say that because we are dealing with people that are trying to learn and good people trying to teach. Makes me think of my son. College boy. I went to a cousin that owns a shrimp factory to help get the boy a job. My cousin ask me if I was wanting to send him to shrimp school. I told cousin that he knew nothing of shrimp factory work to which my cousin was delighted. My cousin said that was perfect, the last thing he needed was another shrimp expert. I think we can all agree with my cousin. None of us can teach anyone that already knows everything. Many of us agree and we disagree on some subjects. The things is we all try and share our combined knowledge with new comers. There is times when I want to throw up my hands and just quit teaching. I come to this forum and all of you do your best, that keeps me going. The views shared here on three channel flying just reinforce my belief that this is the best forum. There has been some good points, no, make that great points made about the subject. The OP was talking to some dude that has been away for a while. The old dude says you don't need ailerons. What does the OP do next? Lucky for him he can come to this forum and pick the brains of some very well schooled folks. From almost no information to a load of info. I think that there is some cases and some people, 3 channel flying is best. What all of you have done is give the OP and others reading this. Many reasons why they should do this or not do it. I know we all get off the subject at times and have our little side debates. The super thing is you all keep trying to help. Like I always say. I thank you and hundred of people wanting to get started in the hobby/sport thank you. Did my son learn the shrimp business? No, but he learned how to work. Just like the OP is going to learn to fly with or without ailerons. He now knows many of the possible differences. Because good people have taken time to explain.
Posted on: 7/21/2012 9:15 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Guru 4 needle valve adjustments
Never used over 10% on any of my TIGERS. They run great. Perhaps the nitro is to high?
Posted on: 7/20/2012 10:25 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Disconect allerions on a trainer 40 ?
This is one of those things that will come up once in a while. Like one person put it. In the early days of proportional radios all brands I know of offered low end three channels. Rudder, engine, and elevator. Heck I owned one. Many trainers were three channel. Did it work? Yes that system worked great. The question is why would anyone want to go back. Jester is correct as far as I see it about over control of ailerons. A old buddy of mine seen me struggling with a student over controlling. He walks over and gets me to put in some expo. problem solved. That is this time. There is all sorts of beginners. Some just starting out know a bit of something about flight. We, as us, the guys that have been around forget at times some people just don't understand basic flight control. There is many time some new folks don't have a clue. My son-in-law is just starting out. His first thoughts was the aircraft control was the rudder. Explaining how a ailerons work is a new experience. Add the ailerons and the elevator is still more confusing for some. Bottom line. Use the ailerons and an instructor if you can find one. It will all be better in the long haul.
Posted on: 7/20/2012 10:18 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Can YOU tune a 4 stroke by ear?
One of our members test his tach by pointing at a light bulb, light on. He says the tach reads the RPM of the generator at the power house and the power house RPM is constant. Perhaps that is true. What is true, this guy always seems to be correct in other areas. I have never owned one, but have used his.
Posted on: 7/16/2012 12:23 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 1st U.S. RC Flight School
I like this part of RCU. The beginners section. Like Fliers 1 I enjoy teaching. Now I have all sorts of awards and other things for teaching people the sport of model air plane flying. Like I said I enjoy teaching and have gotten pretty good at it. Flier 1 on the other hand is great at teaching. Fliers 1 has a tremendous record and a proven method. Many of you wanting to get into this hobby/sport should pay attention to his message and his method. One other thing about learning. We all take to this hobby/sport with some sort of expectation as to what this is all about. Some join in as something else to to do in their leisure time. Others jump in with both feet. All have to start some place. This forum is full of stories of how people got started. We hear stories of how people went on their own and don't care for clubs. We hear stories of those that went to a club and had a bad experience. There is the stories of the people that went to a club and found that nice person that helped them become a very active part of the sport. I for one enjoy all the stories. I take my hat off to the many folks around the world that teach and give it their best. I would like to say to all that teach. Thanks! To Fliers 1 I would say, you have done many good things and I hope you keep up the good work. The subject of 1st U. S. RC Flight School. I have been around for a while and I have to say that everything I have heard about these people is positive and they do a very good job. A guy like me can teach you the basics and get you going. How far you go is your call. The Flight School seems geared to taking a pilot to the next levels of the sport. Whatever that next level is to the student.
Posted on: 7/8/2012 6:45 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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Transmitter tray?
Some time back one of the instructors brought a older person to me to see if I could help. The student, the older guy, suffered from a rare illness that caused his hand to tremble. Talking it over with some of the others we figured we try a transmitter tray. The dude refused saying the other guys didn't use a tray. So I got a couple of our champs to fly for us one day. They both use trays. One is a 3D guy and a good one. The other is a pattern person and a good one also. We built him a tray with ply, metal strips and cotton rope. It was a ragged looking custom build for his radio. Some years later we kind of ran into the same problem. This time we tried the neck strap. Now we are kicking around using the tray or strap all the time. The problem is when a new guys come out they just don't see the tray or straps. I have started using a neck strap. It helps I guess. When I competed I used a tray. Knocking around burning holes in the sky I didn't see much use of the tray. Thumbing the sticks. Now my thinking is using some sort of platform for the transmitter. Not sure if I will teach like this or not. Do know we have a few opinions about every subject concerning beginners. What do you folks think. Would enjoy hearing. One note. While wearing the strap I did a knife edge the length of the field. I felt like I had better control. I don't know, but I would sure like to know what you all think. I know the old dude we first tried became a darn good sport flyer.
Posted on: 7/2/2012 10:02 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: How to handle the guys with flawed plans?
Some times the pass the box method became the snatch and grab method. One of the guys that has been around told the story of how in one of those grab sessions. The student refused to give up the box. The instructor tried to take the box. They dropped the box and the battery came tumbling out. The instructor parked very close to the flight line. The plane had no trouble finding the instructors windshield. I have had my moment in the transmitter back and forth. Nothing like the story. The trainer cord was a great invention for me. However there is some that still do not use trainer cords and do a fabulous job of training. Back to the original post of how to handle the know it all type. A friend once told me that some people you can ask anything, but you can't tell them nothing. You know when we are not getting ugly with each other there is some great stories on this site.
Posted on: 7/1/2012 8:31 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Test for Glow Engine Experts
Fun quiz. Have a 46 with the same sort of problem. Not sure it will be the spinner. Sitting in the shop studying the set up on the engine. You know it could just be the spinner. We some time take things like spinners for granted. They could and maybe they do rob power. I feel and this is a feeling, a spinner of low quality may just cause more problems than we might think. Would like to say a bit about Master Air Screw. Like most folks in this racket. I do not care for MAS props, but they have a use. I use them on trainers because as the OP pointed out. They don't break as easy as others. I would like to thank the OP for the thread. Never so smart I can't learn something.
Posted on: 6/30/2012 5:45 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: How to handle the guys with flawed plans?
This is my favorite place on RCU. The beginners. This is the place that makes these forums worth while. Teaching or learning. Out at our field or some field in ANY PLACE USA. I don't seem to find much difference. To me the model aviation field has always been a place to go share my love for aviation. A place to relax and put the rat race out of my mind. Sharing the hobby/sport has been a labor of love for me. This is how we are currently doing things. We have two intro-pilots. They do just that, introduce folks to the hobby. Then there is my flying buddy and I. We will help any AMA member that may need or want our help. There is two of us for several reasons. Ronnie can get along with some folks and not others. I can get along with some he just can't adjust to. It is strange how that works. The younger kids really like Ronnie. The older kids take to me. One of the things we try to keep in mind is it takes all kinds. We both try our best with the older guys or those that have a problem learning. The OP ask how to handle the guys with flawed planes? We have our system and I promise it has flaws, but we do the very best we can. I would like to say for the record. All you people that do your best to give the best advice you can. THANKS!
Posted on: 6/21/2012 3:24 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Why this is the best hobby in the world
This hobby is as you pointed out "challenging." Many of the things that are positive parts of the hobby can be applied to other pursuits. In the military and as a law enforcement officer I always fired expert. I was trained to do so. The thing is. The more I flew these things the better I got with firearms. So much so that after twenty two years as a law enforcement officer I set the stress course pistol record. Many think it was because of my use of eye and hand to fly these things. If you fly much, it gets to where you never look at the transmitter while flying. Not even realizing I never looked at my pistol to reload. I would say it was a fluke, but the same thing is going on now and before with others. There is many other things that are beneficial. The list is mighty long of benefits to this hobby. Assembling, electronics, use of tools and yes the use of the computer. The "best" part of the hobby and what make it the best hobby is the PEOPLE. One note, my weapon is a model-19, that is a six shooter.
Posted on: 6/21/2012 2:47 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Are all RC forum's activity in decline?
Bigstick60, I think you are on the trail of the problem. Yes you are on the trail of the problem. Will the cats in charge figure it out?
Posted on: 6/21/2012 9:47 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Are all RC forum's activity in decline?
It would be easy to say none of the above. It would also be easy to say all of the above. We can all agree that why we visit RCU is different. Most of the folks that post here do so with the hobby in mind. But there is and has been that bunch that post for entertainment at others expense. To bad. I do think it will work itself out. Like one person put it. The sport/hobby ebbs and flows.
Posted on: 6/20/2012 2:34 PM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: dawning of the new days
The police got a call from a old woman that the guy next door was exposing himself. The police did some checking. The old lady took the police into a room and said look out this window over there in his room. The cops looked and couldn't see much. They told the women they really could see no problem. She said stand on this box and take a look. Eyes can't trespass unless you position yourself to do so. Think about it. If you are looking under the cushion of a couch searching for drugs and find a murder weapon. That is the fruits of the a good search. If you look under the couch for a pickup truck and find the same murder weapon. Well, that is a bad search. If you are flying about looking for a missing child and see a bomb making operation. What do we have there?
Posted on: 5/16/2012 10:55 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: flying close to small airport Police on the scene
There is much good in many post. Top Gun points out the few mandatory rules the AMA requires. Rules, bylaws, and other such things are easily forgotten until something happens. When a problem comes up there is a scramble to quote the rule book. Some people even want big brother to send in the troops to solve the current problem. Thanks Top Gun. Even some of the people that were in on writing those rules you mentioned have forgotten them.
Posted on: 4/25/2012 5:27 AM by Author "koastrc" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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