District III Report-2004/12
New District Website
For the past two months we have been developing a new website for District III. A new webmaster, Kevin Sheen of Cranberry, Pennsylvania, has created a format that will allow all members of the Academy access to the various interests of our District. Please check out the site at www.amadistrictiii.org. If you have any suggestions that might enhance the page, please contact Kevin or leave a message on the website.
Unfortunately, all the links and pictures from the previous site were lost. Please post any links that you feel should be on the site.
Andy Herider Memorial Pattern Contest (Top of Ohio Radio Control Squadron)
Last August the Top of Ohio Radio Control Squadron (TORCS) hosted its annual Andy Herider Memorial Pattern Contest at the S & S Field in Quincy, Ohio. Contestants came from:
- Indiana
- Michigan
- New York
- Ohio
Bruce Herider was the contest director (CD), and Norm Burmaster provided photos. The contestants enjoyed the TORCS Pattern meet.
WACO, Troy, Ohio, and the Barnstormers
Troy, Ohio, was the site of the Weaver Aircraft Co. (WACO), which in the 1920s and 1930s manufactured WACO biplanes. Troy is also the home of the Barnstormers club. The club is fortunate to use the runway and the extensive flyover area of the WACO Historical Society.
A Barnstormers member, "Doc" Whaley, provided some insight into a few of the members with whom he flies. The "Eight Seniors" are all in their seventies and all fly Kadet Seniors. The oldest club member, Kit Carstensen, flies a Yardstick. Although Kit is in his nineties, he still enjoys flying and playing nine holes of golf each week.
Black Sheep Squadron Aviation Day
The Black Sheep Squadron of Northeast Pennsylvania recently organized a successful Aviation Day for local Boy Scout troops at the club flying field. The schedule included:
- A cookout lunch for the Scouts
- Instruction for the Aviation Merit Badge
- Demonstrations on aircraft operation, engines, and controls
- Flight demonstrations and hands-on flying of trainer aircraft
- An RC flight simulator in a mobile office, which was a big hit
Black Sheep secretary/treasurer Al Arnal and safety officer Keith Hazleton instructed the Scouts. Several club members supported the event and learned a few things themselves. Sponsoring the event turned out to be a great way to promote our hobby, enhance club spirit, and connect with community needs.
RC Short Circuits Fun-Fly (Berlin Center, Ohio)
On a perfect day for a fun-fly, the RC Short Circuits of Berlin Center, Ohio, held their event. The weather was ideal and attendance was higher than in previous years. This is an established loop, roll, and spin contest, held along with a SPAD Combat competition.
During intermission:
- Ken Jennings put on a helicopter demonstration
- Miles Reed flew his airplane, which resembled a 300 Extra
- All children attending entered a Hand-Launched Glider spot-landing contest
Sam Miller provided the information and photos.
Closing
May we wish you an enjoyable holiday season!
Bob and JoAnne Brown
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
