District III — Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
New CD licensees
Congratulations to the following District III individuals for obtaining their CD licenses:
- Anthony Guide, New Freedom, Pennsylvania
- Robert James, New London, Ohio
- Bruce Reynolds, Franklin, Ohio
- John Harder, Toledo, Ohio
- Mark Powelson, Pataskala, Ohio
- Jeffrey Sumey, Uniontown, Pennsylvania
- Perley Bowen, Galeton, Pennsylvania
- Garrett Wolfe, Columbiana, Ohio
- Frank Zagotti, New Springfield, Ohio
Why your club should have a CD
Does your club have at least one CD? If you answer “We don’t have a contest so we don’t need one,” consider these reasons to have a CD on your roster.
Does your club host at least one non-competitive event a year, such as a fly-in? Although it doesn’t involve competition, there are benefits to sanctioning the event:
- A sanctioned event has a protected draw area so similar events don’t compete for the same attendees.
- Your event is listed in Model Aviation magazine and on the AMA website calendar, which can increase exposure and attendance.
- Sanctioned events are endorsed by AMA, assuring pilots that AMA members will follow AMA safety guidelines when organizing and operating the event.
To obtain these benefits, a CD must file for the sanction, run the event, and file the proper paperwork with AMA after the event is concluded.
How to obtain a CD license
Obtaining a CD license is straightforward. Steps:
- Visit the AMA website and click the Members and Clubs tab.
- Go to AMA Documents and scroll to find the CD application.
- Print and follow the instructions on the application.
- Complete the quiz and send it to AMA.
- If you pass the quiz and meet the application requirements, you will be a licensed CD and eligible to hold AMA-sanctioned events.
New Associate Vice President
I would like to announce a new Associate Vice President for District III: Al Myers. Al has been a modeler for more than 50 years.
Al’s background and roles include:
- Long-time leader and AMA CD
- Large model aircraft inspector
- Assistant director of the International Miniature Aircraft Association in District III
- Club secretary of the Mahoning County Model Club for more than 20 years
Al worked on unmanned aircraft for the military, building and installing electronics. He is retired from AT&T and travels to many fly-ins across the district. He flies everything from a Vapor to a 42% Extra 330S. Al feels we need someone in the greater Youngstown, Ohio, area to represent the AMA. I encourage any modeler who sees Al to introduce yourself and share ideas that will help grow model aviation.
Youth outreach: Ravenswood High School Aero Modeling Club
How do we get more young people involved in our hobby? How about a model airplane club in a high school? That’s happening in Ravenswood, West Virginia, with the Ravenswood High School Aero Modeling Club.
Club president Michael Wilkenson reports the 11-member club has been in operation for roughly two years. Members fly in the gym, on baseball fields, and on the football field when athletic teams aren’t present. Michael indicates the administration is supportive, and teachers and staff are as interested in flying as the students.
Several trainers and instructors teach the students the basics about airplanes—some of the trainers (aircraft) were donated by local hobby shops and the partner club, the Jackson County Aeromodelers. We applaud these young people for educating the schools and public about our great hobby. I urge all clubs to partner with your local schools and help teach others about our passion.
Go fly and have fun!
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