District IV
Bliss Teague, District IV Vice President; [email protected]
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- North Carolina
- Virginia
The Rally of Giants returned to Danville, Virginia, for its 25th anniversary after a long absence. The event was arranged by Jeff Phillips and the Flights Unlimited Show Team. There were displays and vendors of all kinds, including food vendors.
One of the highlights of the event was the North American Mitchell B-25 rides. Five tickets were drawn each day from the entries for a ride. What a way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the IMAA. I am not sure how this was pulled off, but thanks to the team. Those who won rides were very happy.
Bob Sadler handled the announcing and helped with awarding a young lady, Ashley Smith, from the Fredericksburg club. Ashley had won her wings earlier this year and was presented with an AMA cap and a District IV patch. Ashley was there with her father, Doug, and wanted to meet me, so I arranged with Bob to do the ceremonies.
Bob invited Ashley down to Triple Tree for the Youth Masters next year. Her father said they would be there. Way to go, Bob. The youth are the extension of our hobby and sport. We just need more of them. I challenge all District IV members to sign a kid up.
Swan Harbor RC
The Swan Harbor RC Flying Club hosted its annual Giant Scale Fly-In on September 10, 2005, at the club’s flying field at the Swan Harbor Farm complex in Harford County, Maryland. The event was held in accordance with International Miniature Aircraft Association (IMAA) rules.
It was a beautiful day for flying. Approximately 30 airplanes were flown, which was fewer than the previous year. This can probably be attributed to gasoline price spikes, Hurricane Katrina, and other flying events held that day.
Public turnout was equal to or greater than the year before, a testament to the continued interest in RC modeling as a great spectator sport for the whole family.
All types of airplanes were represented, including:
- Warbirds
- Sport flyers
- Classic oldies
The crowds were served a wholesome menu of hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips, washed down with many sodas and natural spring water.
All of the pilots returned safely. No one could have wanted more than this day in the country.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
