AMA News: District V - 2008/01
As winter sets in, the activity in District V moves to the Sunshine State (Florida). Many great events occur here between November and March, and I plan to make it down to see several of them! I hope to see you there!
I have a couple of reports to share this month. The first is from Dick Tonan, District V associate vice president in Tennessee.
Columbia RC Flying Modelers annual fly-in (report by Dick Tonan)
On October 13–14, 2007, the friendly members of the Columbia RC Flying Modelers (CRCFM) hosted their annual fly-in. Whoever picked this date deserves a medal — the weather couldn't have been better. Clear blue skies, bright sun, gentle breezes, and moderate temperatures made this an ideal flying weekend.
- Roughly 35 pilots took advantage of the near-perfect conditions and enjoyed the club members' warm hospitality.
- Models flown ranged in size from small electric park flyers to 50% aerobatic models.
- There was a wide variety of flying styles, from wild 3‑D aerobatics to stately scale flight routines.
- The speed range was impressive as well — from slow Cubs to screaming turbine aircraft.
There was something for everyone. Hopefully, the club will host another fly-in next year — you won't want to miss it if they do!
Middle Point R/C Flyers annual fly-in and Toys for Tots fundraiser (report by Matt McKnight)
The Middle Point R/C Flyers of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, held its fifth annual Mid‑America Fly‑In and Fun Scale Classic Contest September 15–16 at the club's flying field. Twenty-eight pilots entered the event, hailing from Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Several hundred spectators visited the field during the two days of flying.
- The club raised $250 in donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots.
- The weather was perfect for flying. Three flightlines were in operation.
Awards:
- Pilots' Choice Award: Eric Alford (Bowling Green, Kentucky) — flew a Yellow Aircraft T‑6 Texan.
Expert class winners:
- Jeremy Arvin (Palmyra, Indiana) — 1st place
- Dale Arvin (Jeffersonville, Indiana) — 2nd place
- Scott Dunphy (Smyrna, Tennessee) — 3rd place
Novice class winners:
- John Williams — 1st place
- David Ortega — 2nd place
- Michael Lovell (Smyrna, Tennessee) — 3rd place
Everyone had a great time.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
