April 2004 179
THIS MONTH’S COLUMN begins with
a report by Associate Vice President (AVP)
Ernie Nikodem about some of the events he
attended last year in Western New York.
July 12-13, 2003, Ernie visited Fly Over
Niagara, a Radio Control (RC) airshow
held at New York State Reservoir Park.
This eighth annual event included 29
registered pilots, most bringing more than
one model. They demonstrated what our
hobby is all about to the many spectators
who came out in spite of the threatening
weather conditions.
It’s airshows like this one, organized by
Wing and Rotor of Western New York and
The Niagara Sunday Flyers that help
promote model aviation as a positive
recreational activity to the general public.
Sam Krawec, age 10, with his GWS Beaver.
Sam has been flying RC for roughly a year.
I thought it was interesting that the
pictures Ernie sent with this piece were of
our Junior members participating in the
airshow. It’s always nice to read about clubs
that obviously have active programs that
encourage junior participation.
These Junior members are our future.
Seven-year-old Trevor Swartz easily
handled this Sig Rascal 110.
Ernie sent this piece about an event he
participated in.
“Madaille College has a summer research
program for middle- and high-school
students, ages 12 to 16, in Buffalo, New
York, called GEAR UP (Gaining Early
Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs).
“This year one part of the GEAR UP
program was called Up, Up, and Beyond: A
Closer Look at Flight. It involved
experiencing different things related to flight.
The Lake Ontario RC Fliers became
involved in the program and invited program
participants to the club’s field in Krull Park
to learn about RC modeling and to get a
chance to fly an RC trainer.
“Ron Malcom, Clarence Ragland, and I
helped each of the 17 kids get some stick
time which they all thoroughly enjoyed.”
Trenesha Cooper takes her turn at the
controls under Clarence Ragland’s
(second from left) watchful eye while
Ronnie Cooper and Angela Chandia wait
for their turn.
Ernie likes to fly RC Combat and attends
several contests in the district. I think it may
be the result of his years of Pylon flying,
another competitive event he’s still involved
in. On July 19, 2003, he competed in the
Radio Control Club of Rochester’s (RCCR)
Annual Radio Control Combat Contest.
Ernie complimented Contest Director
(CD) Ed Britton for running a safe event and
said it was good to see several entrants in the
new Slow, Survivable Combat (SSC) class.
When the dust settled Mark Mozzo took first
in Open Class B, while Matt Kirsch won
SSC.
SSC class winners from left: Matt Kirsch,
first; Jim Warner, fourth; Joe Chovan,
second; Ernie Nikodem, third.
AVP Ray Juschkus from Long Island sent
this report on his club’s annual contest.
“The Long Island Silent Flyers held its
annual Soaring Contest on September 25-26,
2003. CD John
Hauff ran the
two-day affair.
This is the next
to last contest
of the Eastern
Soaring
League season
and was hotly
contested.
“It was a
man-on-manstyle
event
where groups
of four pilots
all launch at
the same time.
This system
insures a level
playing field
for all pilots
since they all
have to compete in the same air.
Additionally, if there is a pop-off, the entire
group has to land and relaunch.
“RC Sailplane modeling is going strong
here on Long Island.”
The District II Annual Fly-In: The 2004
AMA District II Fly-In will be held in Wall
Township, New Jersey, this year and will be
hosted by the Jersey Coast Radio Control
Club. The date has yet to be determined.
More information will follow as we get
into the flying season.
See you next time.
District II Report
Associate Vice Presidents
Roy A. Brown, USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX
585 APO AE 07903 E-mail: [email protected]
Sal Calvagna, 1335 Broadway Avenue, Holbrook
NY 11741, (631) 737-6327 E-mail:
[email protected]
Gary Fitch, 1219 Slab City Rd., Franklinville NY
14737 (716) 676-2498 E-mail:
[email protected]
Ray Juschkus, 59 Livingston Street, St. James NY
11780 (631) 862-5589 E-mail:
[email protected]
Eric Henderson, 303 Shady Lane, Marlton NJ
08053; (856) 988-9184; E-mail:
[email protected]
Jim Lewis, P.O. 61, Ogdenburg NY 13669
(315) 393-2580 E-mail: [email protected]
Tom Murray, 31 Voorhees Drive, Basking Ridge
NJ 07920 (908) 766-5656 E-mail:
[email protected]
Ernie Nikodem, 407 Willow Street, Lockport NY
14094 (716) 434-8350 E-mail:
[email protected]
Bill Poythress, 2 Hemlock Court, Saugerties NY
12477 (914) 246-8850
Adam Sattler, 41 Perry Avenue, Latham NY 12110
(518) 783-8929 E-mail: [email protected]
Peter Seiffert, 8636 Grey Birch Dr., Baldwinsville
NY, 13027 (315) 635-6370 E-mail:
[email protected]
Alexander Szemere, One Talia Rd., Kendall Park
NJ 08824-1705 (732) 821-5641 E-mail:
[email protected]
Frequency Coordinator
Dan Williams, 27 Treeline Dr., Liverpool NY 13090
(315) 652-7740 E-mail: [email protected]
Webmaster
Doug Crawford, 441 Co. Rt. 1A, Oswego NY 13126;
E-mail: [email protected]
New Jersey/ New York/
Europe
Dave
Mathewson
Vice President
7271 State Fair Blvd.,
Baldwinsville NY 13027
Tel.: (315) 727-4275
Fax: (315) 635-1039
E-mail: [email protected]
District II Web page: www.amadistrictii.org
Former professional
football player and
Syracuse University
(District II) alumni, Hans
Wiedicker, is a long-time
Sailplane enthusiast.
Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/04
Page Numbers: 179