AMA News: District VII — 2007/12
I want to thank all the clubs that have been sending in reports. I also want to remind everyone of certain criteria these reports should follow: answer the five questions — who, what, where, when, and why.
Any pictures sent as attachments must be no less than 300 pixels per inch (ppi) to be usable. The following chart may help you determine if your digital photos are of an acceptable resolution:
- 640 x 480 = 8.8 x 6.6 inches at 72 ppi
converted to 300 ppi = 2.1 x 1.6-inch photo
- 1024 x 768 = 14.2 x 10.6 inches at 72 ppi
converted to 300 ppi = 3.4 x 2.56-inch photo
- 1600 x 1200 = 22.2 x 16.6 inches at 72 ppi
converted to 300 ppi = 5.3 x 4-inch photo
- 2048 x 1536 = 28.4 x 21.3 inches at 72 ppi
converted to 300 ppi = 6.8 x 5.1-inch photo
Tenacity and invention: George Davis
Talk about tenacity and the desire to do something badly — the following says it all.
Ed London, instructor for the Saint Clair County Propbusters in Goodells, Michigan, sent this in. George Davis, paralyzed from the neck down, always wanted to fly, but how could that happen? Necessity is the mother of invention.
A special setup was designed and built so George could manipulate a two-stick radio by using his mouth and tongue on special extensions. Ed was George’s instructor, and for the past two years George has been able to fly a model on a buddy-box setup.
Ed starts the engine and takes off. Once in the air, George takes over and could even do some aerobatic maneuvers. Afterward Ed lands the airplane.
This past July was the crowning glory for George and Ed. George made his first landing. It was slightly rough but with no damage. “Let’s try that again,” George remarked. The next one was a greaser.
Can anyone imagine the feeling of accomplishment George and Ed had that day? Congratulations to George Davis and Ed London for your patience and perseverance.
Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club — Aviation Career Day
I had the pleasure of attending the first Aviation Career Day presented by the Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club (PMAC) of Pontiac, Michigan, for the Boy Scouts of America, Clinton Valley Council.
Ed Kincer, program director for PMAC, and Steve Brown, activities director for the council, along with the members of PMAC put it all together.
Eighty-seven Scouts attended for an attempt to earn their aviation merit badges. PMAC supplied the trainers, buddy boxes, and simulators that were used. There was also a ground school.
A luncheon was served by PMAC. Speakers who outlined careers in the aviation community included:
- John Hoover — Rider’s Hobby
- John Becker — pilot for Delta Airlines
- Joel Kinkaid — pilot for Spirit Airlines
- and myself
I have not seen a more attentive, well-mannered group of youngsters in a long time. I think I had as much fun, if not more, than the Scouts.
PMAC did a great job. This should be a model for other clubs to get involved with our future modelers.
'Til next time, have fun, fly safely, and take a youngster to your flying field. C.A.V.U.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
