District III - 2008/07
Laird's service
Laird served on the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale’s Aeromodeling Commission (FAI/CIAM). The modelers of the Academy owe him a great deal of gratitude for his 32 years of respected leadership.
Laird is also an outstanding doctor, known worldwide as a leader in the study of genetics. Fortunately, he will continue to provide his wisdom and leadership to some of the various FAI activities. Thank you, Laird!
Johnstown RC Club
The Johnstown RC Club in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, began its 46th year of AMA affiliation with its annual Indoor Fly-In, which the club has held for the last seven years. Several members belong to a local church, which each January opens its doors for this special event.
Club members bring their gliders, helicopters, and nearly anything that can fly indoors. The event begins with a wonderful meal prepared and served by the wives, followed by a short regular club meeting, after which they push back the tables and fly.
- Attendance: 28 members plus a number of guests.
- Safety: There were no accidents this year; however, the basketball net did catch one airplane by surprise.
The club recently launched its own website. Webmaster Roger Luther reported that the site has been visited by people from across the country and the world in the year since it went live. The website reports on club activities, special events, and meeting information, and includes many pictures from the field.
Check it out at www.johnstownrc.org.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
