District I
Contact
Andy Argenio — District I Vice President [email protected]
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Each year the district officers and I try to sponsor a variety of popular flying events, including at least one open-class fun-fly and air show and two or more specialty events.
You should be reading this column just about the time of the Wintonbury AMA District I–sponsored Electric Fun-Fly & Air Show, June 21–22, 2008. The Wintonbury Flying Club in Bloomfield, Connecticut, has one of the best flying sites with both grass and paved runways. If you have an interest in electric aircraft, join us at this event.
If your interests lie with open flying of all types of aircraft and you want a district event that includes activities and entertainment for the entire family, then you definitely want to join us at the University of Rhode Island Balloon Festival for the South County RC Club’s Fun-Fly & Air Show. The event is July 19–20, 2008, in Kingston, Rhode Island. For festival information, visit the District I website at www.amadistrict1.com.
Hang on to your seats! We decided to cosponsor our third district event with none other than District I’s own Elie Houyes, aka “Snap A Saurus,” and the Woodstock R/C Flyers to bring the legendary FlyingGiants to the Northeast for three days of insane extreme 3-D flying.
Most of you have heard of a “Huckfest,” referring to sporting activities involving the best performers exploiting the maximum capabilities of their equipment and skills to do extreme stunts. Huckfest events in mountain biking, skiing, skateboarding, and, in the last few years, in extreme 3-D RC aircraft flying are thrilling to experience and see.
The 2008 FlyingGiants Huckfest Series is described as a celebration of modeling that focuses on good times, good people, and the good vibe of FlyingGiants. 3-D pilots from around the country will be attending and flying at this exciting event.
If you have the skills and 3-D aerobatic aircraft and want to participate as a pilot, or if you just want to watch this extreme 3-D flying show, join us at the Woodstock Airport, Woodstock, Connecticut, August 1–3, 2008.
For additional information on this event, visit www.flyinggiants.com and search “huckfest.”
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