AMA News District III - 2007/05
International Extreme Flight Championship (XFC)
June will be very exciting at our International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. The Academy has provided a new home for the International Extreme Flight Championship (XFC). Extensive effort by the XFC crew and the Academy promises an unforgettable event.
- Dates: June 15–17
- More info: http://futabarc.com/xfc-rc/
- District III invited pilots: Chris Maier and Quique Somenzini — cheer them on!
Please see the ads in MA or the XFC website for up-to-date information.
FAI Pylon World Championships
Competitors from at least 15 countries will be in Muncie for the FAI Pylon World Championships, June 23–28. If you want to support the U.S. team and see the fastest RC competition airplanes in the world, plan to attend.
- More info: http://www.modelaircraft.org/comp/F3DWC.htm
Spread Spectrum Radio Systems
Spread spectrum radio system technology is the topic of discussion everywhere we go. Two manufacturers are producing state-of-the-art equipment and more will follow. Should you use it? Why not — it works!
Community Outreach
The Ohio Radio Kontrol Society (TORKS) recently donated to the Parks Department of Grove City, Ohio, to support programs directed toward underprivileged children. The club also made a donation to the Sheriff’s Department. Activity such as this enhances the club’s position within the community. Perhaps your club should consider a similar effort.
Swap Meet
Associate vice presidents (AVPs) Joe Vislay and Jim Martin attended a swap meet sponsored by the Celina Flying Sportsman in Celina, Ohio. Jim Cherry, AMA’s new executive director, was a surprise attendee.
The following pictures, provided by Joe Vislay, illustrate some of the activity.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
