AMA News District V
Personal news
It has been a busy summer! I am pleased to announce that I was married on June 30 to a wonderful lady, Genie. I have moved to Brunswick, Georgia, and opened a second Radio South R/C Service Center there. Genie has a 12-year-old son, Blake, and I hope he will get into RC flying with me.
I was unable to attend the Jamboree because of illness, but the event went well. I have heard only great things about Doug and the Markham Park Pilots Association’s hard work in making this event happen — thanks, Doug!
District V Jamboree — Markham Park
I am proud to announce that the District V Jamboree, hosted by the Markham Park Pilots Association, was a grand success. The three-day event was blessed with sunny — although very hot — skies. There had been threats of rain, but the anti-rain dance I did in my living room worked!
We had more than 110 pilots register for the Jamboree, with spectators numbering over 1,000. Other clubs at the field — the 332nd Redtails and the Broward County Radio Control Association — provided helpers, and the Coral Springs Civil Air Patrol Squadron provided cadets to help with the logistics of parking. Both were greatly appreciated.
More than 30 turbine jets graced the field, along with a 12-foot DC-10. There were so many aircraft types that they can’t all be listed.
On Saturday we had a noon show that included combat, warbird, and 3-D demonstrations. The warbird demonstration was provided by the Palm Beach Radio Control Association.
To top it off, we had a full-scale Russian World War II Yak, a Lancair, and an Aerocoupe perform several low flybys. They were definite crowd pleasers.
The free shirts provided by the AMA were greatly appreciated, as was the free barbecue for AMA members. These touches made members feel like they were getting something extra for their money.
We held a daily raffle that was also a success thanks to fantastic donations from the following companies:
- Futaba
- Castle Creations
- Great Planes
- Southeast R/C Hobbies
- Warrick’s Hobbies
- R/C Hobbies
- E3 Enterprises
- CPC Caps
Without Tony Stillman’s help this event would not have happened. On behalf of myself, the Markham Park Pilots Association, and all participating AMA members — thank you, Tony!
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