180 MODEL AVIATION
IN SEPTEMBER’S column I wrote about
getting involved in our hobby/sport. This is
a continuation of that subject highlighting
clubs that are promoting aeromodeling.
Three Michigan AMA clubs got
together to put on a program for their local
Boy Scout Troops in Lansing, Michigan.
My thanks to Fran Galloway, president of
the Capital Area Radio Drone Society
(CARDS) club, for submitting the pictures
and report.
Last June these clubs joined forces to
introduce aeromodeling to Lansing area Boy
Scouts. The clubs were the CARDS, the
Greater Lansing Area Soaring Society, and
the Lansing Area Flying Aces. The event
was held at the CARDS field.
Before the actual flying, Ron Broschart
spoke to the Scouts about what careers
might be available in the aviation fields
including everything from engineering,
mechanics, and pilots both in the
commercial and military fields.
The Scouts engaged in three different
venues of modeling: Control Line, gliders,
and Radio Control using a buddy box. Each
Scout got a chance to experience all three
formats. From the comments received, it
appeared the Scouts left with a positive
attitude and the club members felt that their
participation was rewarding in working with
future aeromodelers.
Of a different nature but still involving
youngsters, the Coulee Region Model Club
of Lacrosse, Wisconsin, hosts an annual
model air show event. The event is to
generate donations for youngsters less than
five years of age who have special needs.
The flying demonstrations are put on by
the Skyhawks Aerobatic Show Team from
Mankato, Minnesota. The team consists of
seven members with Gary Oliver serving as
the team manager. Aircraft ranged from
small electrics to turbine-powered, warbirds,
and up to 40%-sized airplanes.
All the proceeds go to the organization
that oversees the special-needs youngsters.
For information about the show team, please
visit its Web site: www.skyhawksrc.com.
This is another example of how clubs can
be involved in community relations. This
club is not only helping the community but
also giving something back.
This column is for the clubs and members
of District VII. Without contributions such
as the two previous ones, there wouldn’t be
much pass on. Please keep sending me
information to let others know what you’re
doing and what can be done.
Until next time, fly safely, have fun, and
introduce a youngster to the aeromodeling
community. Remember, someone did it for
you.
C.A.V.U.
District VII
Bill Oberdieck, District VII Vice President; [email protected]
Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Bill Oberdieck
Vice President
Box 1076,
Southgate MI 48195
Tel.: (734) 283-4813
Fax: (734) 283-0650
www.amadistrictvii.org
Associate Vice
Presidents
Larry Brannan, Grand
Rapids MI; (616) 956-6012;
[email protected]
Ed Bucki, Rockwood MI;
(734) 379-4054; thebuckster@
sbcglobal.net
Bud Gorman, Knife River MN;
[email protected]
Don Held, Elmira MI;
(231) 584-2662; [email protected]
Tom Pierce, St. Clair MI; (810)
367-6450; tom_pierce_48079@
yahoo.com
Mark E. Robotti, North
Lindstrom MN; 76214.1624@
compuserve.com
Tom Ryan, Milwaukee WI;
(414) 881-0070; tomcat@
execpc.com
Frequency Coordinators
West: Al Schwartz, Roseville
MN; (651) 633-2286
East: Pete Waters, Northville MI;
(248) 486-4800
Flying Site Coordinator
Joe Beshar, [email protected]
Webmaster
Ed Kincer, [email protected]
District VII Volunteers
Edition: Model Aviation - 2007/10
Page Numbers: 180