District III - 2006/08
Several years ago, Bradford, Pennsylvania, was the home of many notable full-scale aviators. Two of those aviation pioneers were recently memorialized by the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Memorial and STARS display
The campus is now located on the former Harry Emery Airport site. The airport was the original location for the Taylor/Piper factory. The memorial dedication was highlighted by a display from the Southern Tier Aero Radio Society (STARS). William Piper Jr. and other aviation notables expressed interest in the STARS models.
Chris Maier — young aerobatic pilot
A longtime friend, Fred Maier of Warren, Pennsylvania, informed me of the progress of his grandson’s flying skills. Chris Maier of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Fred’s grandson, has become a notable pilot at the early age of seventeen. He has won several International Miniature Aerobatics Club (IMAC) meets and was invited to attend one of the most prestigious meets in the United States: the Futaba XFC Extreme Flight Championship. June 16 was the date of the fifth annual championships. Check the results at www.xfc-rc.com.
Valley Forge Signal Seekers
Recently we visited a club meeting of the Valley Forge Signal Seekers. This club has maintained a positive relationship with the National Park Service. Its great field in Valley Forge National Historical Park is the result of that relationship.
Black Sheep Squadron — winter flying
Winter flying brings out the new aircraft this season from the Black Sheep Squadron of Northeast Pennsylvania. The club’s year‑round WINGS instruction program and its AMA All‑Season Patch Program bring members out in all weather for fun and food. Further information about the club can be found at www.blacksheepsquadronpa.org.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
