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www.ModelAviation.com MAY 2012 Model Aviation 137
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.
The first of the events will allow
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. This Aerotow 2012 event will
be 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,
the founder of www.RCAeroTowing.
com, and Steve Pasierb, the flying site’s
director.
The second AMA District I-sponsored
event is an International Miniature
Aerobatic Club (IMAC) event 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—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Andy Argenio
Vice President
[email protected]
3 Sheila Ln., Smithfi eld 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; (978) 369-9796;
[email protected]; Robert Kilmon, Nashua NH; [email protected]; Ray LaBonte, Maine; [email protected]; Rusty Scott, Lancaster NH; (603) 684-1070 ; Rustys@dscottre.
com; Carl A Vogel, Plymouth MA; (508) 783-7055; [email protected]. Safety Coordinator: John Cartisser, Medfield MA; (508) 359-4080; [email protected] ; Contest Coordinator:
David Surwell, 24 Norwich Rd.; Nashua NH 03062; (603) 888-2020; [email protected]; Frequency Coordinator: Joel Chappell, Milford NH; (603) 673-6240; joel.b.chappell@
myfairpoint.net. Webmaster: David Beach, Amherst NH; [email protected].
Edition: Model Aviation - 2012/05
Page Numbers: 137
