District I Report - 2004/06
States
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
District Vice President
Don Krafft Vice President PO Box 1828 Duxbury, MA 02331-1828 (781) 934-6248
Associate Vice Presidents
- James Gilliatt, 533 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742-3714, [email protected]
- M. C. McGuffin, 116 Hillview Avenue, Houlton, ME 04730-2312
- Harry S. Newman, 36 Sherwood Drive, Hooksett, NH 03106-1077
- Richard Sherman, 30 High Street, Plymouth, NH 03264-1223
- Bob Wallace, 91 Sylvan Street, Avon, CT 06001-2230
Frequency Coordinator
Joel Chappell 21 Billings Street, Milford, NH 03055-3906 Tel.: (603) 673-6240
Discover Flying RC Club — Frost Fly and Chili-fest
Carl Vogel, president of the Discover Flying RC Club, sent the following report.
More than 60 pilots and family members from at least four different clubs attended the Annual Frost Fly and Chili-fest hosted this year by the Discover Flying RC Club at our field in Marstons Mills on Cape Cod. The weather blessed us with sunny skies, temperatures in the mid-40s, and reasonable winds. Many spectators came throughout the day, which increased attendance.
The first official flight of the New Year was made by Peter Cheney; there hasn't been an official first crash so far. Chili was the main course of the day, with two kinds brought by Dick Manning of the Otis Model Aircraft Club and Jim Fournier and Bill Golliff from our club. Rick Kopala brought a portable barbecue grill and cooked hotdogs to add to the menu. As always, the food was great and everyone had plenty to eat. Thanks to all who prepared the food and helped make the event a success.
The pit area was jam-packed with airplanes of all types and sizes, from small electrics to .40 gas burners, and the flying was nonstop all day. The Annual Frost Fly and Chili-fest was a magnificent success. It was great to see friends from other clubs; we always enjoy flying with them.
The Discover Flying RC Club Frost Fly and Chili-fest is an annual event sponsored jointly with the Otis Model Aero Club and always held on January 1. It has been going on for more than 20 years. The site alternates annually between our field and the Otis club's field. In earlier years the event was not heavily promoted and turnout was sparse, but promotion at Discover Flying's field the past two times has increased attendance. Next year the event will be sponsored by the Otis club at its field in Falmouth, Massachusetts — mark your calendars.
Brimfield Float Fly
There is no definite word yet, but Don Foster is planning to hold it if the Commonwealth allows it. A late decision is likely, as it was last year.
State of Maine Scale Shoot-Out
If you enjoy good flying and a Saturday evening barbecue, make plans to attend the State of Maine Scale Shoot-Out scheduled for August 7–8, 2004, in New Gloucester, Maine.
Discover Flying RC Club — Swap Meet
- Date: May 12, 2004
- Location: Barnstable Fire Department station house, 3249 Main Street, Route 6A, Barnstable Village, MA
- Time: Starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Info: www.discoverflying.org
Elections
This year is election year for the District I Vice President. There should be sufficient time to submit a nomination.
Bridgewater Scale Contest
Bob Mandeville submitted the following report. More photos will be shown next month.
The South Shore Radio Control Club of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, held its annual Scale contest on August 17, 2003. Seventeen airplanes were registered despite threatening skies — a better showing than the 2002 event. The field included seven ARF aircraft and ten kit/scratch-built airplanes.
Despite overcast skies, all pilots were able to get one qualifying flight. With rain threatening to close down the remainder of the contest, Contest Director Hank Iltzsch elected to end the event early rather than risk detailed scale models in the elements. Normally this is a two-round contest. Final results were tabulated and prizes handed out just before the rain.
There were two separate categories: ARF-style airplanes and kits/scratch-built models. Hank has been rebuilding the contest for the past two years and continues to improve it. The contest was popular and well regarded in the area; more than 60 spectators showed up despite the threatening rain. The food stand kept everyone well fed at reasonable prices.
Photos of the contest and some of these beautiful scale models can be found on the club's website: www.ssrc.org.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
