District I Report - 2012/05
District I continues its mission to sponsor AMA‑sanctioned events that introduce people to the many enjoyable disciplines within the sport of aeromodeling. This year I begin the flying season by sponsoring two specialty events that I have not highlighted in the past.
Events
- Aerotow 2012
This event allows members and spectators to experience RC sailplanes and the "tug" aircraft that tow the sailplanes to desired altitudes before they are released for thermal soaring. The Aerotow 2012 event is hosted by the RC Propbusters at the club’s pristine flying site in Salem, Connecticut. The event is in its third year and draws pilots from throughout the region. Its success is attributed to the efforts and passions of Len Buffinton (founder of www.RCAeroTowing.com) and Steve Pasierb (flying site director).
- IMAC (International Miniature Aerobatic Club) event
This AMA District I–sponsored event is hosted by the Connecticut Model Airplane Club in Plymouth, Connecticut. If you have an interest in scale aerobatics, you will have an opportunity to see some of the region’s best pilots competing in various classes of aerobatic competition and individual freestyle performances. To learn more about IMAC, visit www.mini-iac.com or contact Erik Haakosen, the CD and organizer of IMAC events in this area.
Try introducing RC sailplane soaring and IMAC activities to your club. It may result in a lifelong aeromodeling passion for some club members.
District I (States)
- Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
District Officers
- Andy Argenio — Vice President; [email protected]; 3 Sheila Ln., Smithfield, RI 02917; Tel: (401) 231-6901; www.amadistrict-i.org
Associate Vice Presidents
- Steve Brehm — Jamestown, RI; [email protected]
- Andrew Figlar — Shelton, CT; [email protected]
- James Gilliatt — Concord, MA; Tel: (978) 369-9796; [email protected]
- Robert Kilmon — Nashua, NH; [email protected]
- Ray LaBonte — Maine; [email protected]
- Rusty Scott — Lancaster, NH; Tel: (603) 684-1070; [email protected]
- Carl A. Vogel — Plymouth, MA; Tel: (508) 783-7055; [email protected]
Coordinators
- Safety Coordinator: John Cartisser — Medfield, MA; Tel: (508) 359-4080; [email protected]
- Contest Coordinator: David Surwell — 24 Norwich Rd., Nashua, NH 03062; Tel: (603) 888-2020; [email protected]
- Frequency Coordinator: Joel Chappell — Milford, NH; Tel: (603) 673-6240; [email protected]
- Webmaster: David Beach — Amherst, NH; [email protected]
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
