AMA News District I - 2010/04

April 2010 135
NEW YEAR’S DAY is always an exciting
day for those of us in this part of the
Northeast and this year was no exception.
Billed as the “Hottest Winter Event in
the District,” the Discover Flying R/C Club
members again proved that the event is
everything they say it is. The following
event report came from District I Associate
Vice President Carl Vogel.
“Good weather, mild temperatures, and
calm winds enticed more than 100 pilots,
guests, and spectators, who came from
numerous northeast clubs, bringing more
than 60 aircraft from micro electrics and
foamies of all types, to warbirds, aerobatic
models, Giant Scale, and even helicopters
to the Marston’s Mills R/C flying field on
the Cape Cod Airport to participate in this
stellar biennial event.
“The flying started promptly at 9 a.m.,
with the first official flight of 2010 made by
Discover member Bill Scott, and continued
non-stop all day long.
“This annual event is hosted jointly by
the Discover Flying R/C Club and our sister
club, the Otis Model Aero Club of Falmouth,
Massachusetts, and has been held for more than 30 years, rain,
snow, or shine. It has never been canceled due to weather. It
continues to grow in popularity and attendance each year and is
considered a major Northeast winter RC event. Its location
alternates each year with the Otis club’s flying field.
“Hot chili is always the main course of the day and a tradition
at this event. This year it was provided by Jim and Sheryl
Fournier, accompanied by corn breads, hot coffee, hot chocolate,
brownies, cookies, and lots of other goodies provided by
volunteers and other contributors; absolutely no one goes hungry
or cold.
“This year’s event was the biggest Frost Fly yet, and by far
one of the best events of the year. We look forward to it every
year as it’s pretty much the last chance for flying we get until
spring. Next January 1, the event will be hosted by the Otis club
at its field in Falmouth, so be sure to mark your calendar, bring a
plane and a healthy appetite, and join us for a truly great event.
“Many thanks go to Discover’s new president, John Miller,
along with Tony Fajao, Jim Fournier, and all of the other members
of the Discover club for inviting us to this premier event.”
Consider attending this event next year. Cape Cod is usually a
bit warmer than other parts of New England during the winter
District I
Andy Argenio, District I Vice President; [email protected]
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
These are the pilots at the Hottest Winter Event in District I on January 1, 2010.
Paul Tolios flew a Hangar 9, size .60 Pulse. Ken Crane is ready to fly his Great Planes
Ugly Stick.
Nick Roselli (R) and wife Jackie (L) came from Rhode Island.
Andy Argenio
3 Sheila Ln.,
Smithfield RI 02917;
Home: (401) 231-
6901; Work: (401)
231-5380
For a complete listing of district
officers and volunteers, please visit
the District 1 Web site at
www.amadistrict-i.org
D i s t r i c t I
months. Add to this two great hosting clubs and this is a definite
prescription for a good time.
Friendship, flying and fun are what District I continues to be all
about. I hope to see you at some of our 2010 events.
Bob Martin came from Otis Aero Club.
Ten-year-old Colton Lubbe flew his 3-D
airplane.
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