Author: Randy Cameron
Edition: Model Aviation - 2013/03
Page Numbers: 139

AMA News: District VI - 2013/03

Randy Cameron — Vice President

Thanks to all of you who supported and voted for me in the district elections. I appreciate your confidence in me to fulfill the duties of vice president. I am excited to fill the position and look forward to the challenges the next three years will bring.

I want to thank Charlie Bauer for providing many years of leadership to the district. He will be a hard act to follow.

Most of Charlie’s life has been dedicated to modeling, competition, and the AMA. He will be missed in many ways, although I believe he will remain active in aeromodeling for many years to come and will support the AMA in any way he can. I know I can call on him for help and advice any time the need arises.

A little about me: I’ve been involved in modeling and aircraft since before I can remember. My father was a modeler and started me building and flying control-line at a young age. I enjoy nearly every aspect of modeling.

Having served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, I have been lucky enough to fly in many parts of the world. Today I’m mainly an RC sport flier and am attempting to learn 3-D flying. I am married and employed; however, I will attend as many district events as time allows. I’ll encourage the Associate Vice Presidents to do the same.

AMA Program Highlight

I want to highlight an AMA program each month for the next several months that may or may not be commonly known. This month, I will start out easy.

Do you know that you can have a custom AMA number? I changed mine approximately a year ago to FLYRC. Simply complete the form at www.modelaircraft.org/files/Alphanumeric.pdf. There is a one-time fee of $50 to make the change.

Western Kentucky / Southern Illinois (WKSI) Stunt Championships

The Western Kentucky / Southern Illinois (WKSI) Stunt Championships have been held since May of 1986. This year’s 27th running of the event included 27 stunt pilots from 10 states.

  • Basic Flight winner: Ben Mills (Ozark, MO) — proud to be on the podium in Paducah, KY.
  • WKSI Beginner winners (L–R): Mike Londke, Steve Drake, Larry Davis, Walter Bowden.
  • Advanced Class winners: Tom Morris, Larry Fruits, Tonnie Thompson.
  • Expert winners: John Simpson, Matt Neumann, Eric Taylor.
  • Old-Time Stunt winners: Michael Schmitt, Jim Lee, Bob Whitney.
  • Profile top "dawgs": Jim Lynch, Tom Morris, Larry Fruits.
  • Nostalgia 30 winners: John Simpson, Tom Dixon, Jim Lynch.

Side note: Mac, that fish was great!

Happy flying!

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.