AMA News: District VI-2007/04
Springfield, Missouri
Club #1987, the Tri-Lakes RC Flying Club, did something a little different, and it turned out to be a great day for the club members and the audience.
Last year, seven members of the club visited the Table Rock Healthcare and Retirement Center to put on a static display and talk about radio-controlled aircraft.
Attending members
- John Woods
- Howard Shire
- Dave Medley
- Gene Fuson
- Fritz Corbin
- Jack McEvoy
- Annette McEvoy
Presentation
A static display featuring various types of aircraft was shown. John Woods gave the audience a brief introduction and explanation of how RC models are controlled. Each of the attending members then gave a short talk about their aircraft, including size, weight, number of controls, and the power of the motor or engine.
Each member also spoke about how they had gotten into the hobby and how long they had been flying models.
Audience participation
Several members of the audience shared stories of their own experiences flying full-scale aircraft in their younger days. Notable accounts included:
- A woman who ferried fighters during World War II.
- A man who had flown 17 different aircraft types.
- A woman who had a barnstorming brother and who had flown a Tri-Motor herself.
Credit
Pictures and information were supplied by Jack McEvoy.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
