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WHAT IS AMA doing for me? This is a
question often asked by members. There are
many, many things on which AMA is
working all the time and the partnership
between AMA and the EPA is just one.
Joe Beshar is our eastern representative
for flying fields and he has initiated this
meeting. He has gained the help of the EPA
to locate and use the closed landfills for
modeling purposes.
In a recent meeting at the Prince Georges
RC (PGRC) field in Bowie, Maryland, the
EPA representatives Michael Cook, Director
of the Super Fund, Melissa Friedland,
Manager of the Super Fund Coordination,
and EPA staff members Kristen Sprinkle and
Bob Cattel arrived to see what we were all
about.
During their visit, all had a turn flying on
the buddy box. Chick White, instructor, and
Rick Moreland, District IV associate vice
president, assisted them. Others helping out
included Andy Kane, District IV contest
coordinator; Dave Turner, PGRC president;
Bruce Giumarra, AMA flying site assistance
volunteer; James Burns, AMA Leader
Member; and members from DCRC, Free
State, and PGRC clubs. Joe Beshar, Flying
Site Coordinator, and I were also there.
The members of the EPA team were
treated to an exhibition of various types of
flying. They left with a better understanding
of our hobby/sport.
These people have given us a start but we
have to work on it ourselves too. As I see it,
this is just the beginning.
A large crowd was on hand to welcome the
EPA representatives.
The crew (L-R) included Chick White, Michael
Cook, Bob Cattel (behind Cook), Melissa
Friedland, Kristen Sprinkle, and Rick
Moreland.
I want to thank all of the people—roughly
50-60—who came out to support Joe’s effort.
The EPA team was amazed at the mass of
people who showed up. As Rick Moreland
put it, “It’s not PGRC, DCRC, Free State, or
District IV; it is AMA working for you.”
The next time someone asks, “What is
AMA doing for me?” let them know. As with
the 50 frequencies, the flying sites are not just
given to us. Much time and hard work was
expended. If you need assistance, let Joe
Beshar know—or call him at (201) 261-1281
and thank him.
As I have mentioned before, no flying
fields, no AMA. What do you think? I’m sure
you know many people who have kept this
hobby/sport alive. Thank them!
Thanks again to all who attended and
made this meeting the great success that it
was.
Macon Aero Modelers, Franklin, North
Carolina: The Macon Aero Modelers club
had its annual fly-in and fun-fly September
17, 2005. Approximately 50 members and
guests attended and everyone had an
excellent time. The weather and temperature
were great for an event such as this in the
western North Carolina mountains.
There was a brief pause in flying to
partake of the excellent food furnished by the
club. I think everyone went away satisfied
and full. A nearby hobby shop was on hand
with plenty of model supplies.
After lunch the flying resumed with some
friendly competition Combat flying. At one
time there were seven airplanes aloft. I think
the winner of the event was a draw. Fun was
the name of the game anyway.
The event was held with the cooperation
of Bob Wilson, Greg Doster, and the Macon
Aero Modelers' members. If you are ever in
western North Carolina, check them out.
They are a great group with a nice field.
A view of the Macon Aero Modelers field and
kitchen.
Some of the members are getting ready to fly.
These are some of the smaller electric
airplanes.
A couple of views of the flightline and one of
the members getting ready to fly Combat.
District IV
Bliss Teague, District III Vice President; [email protected]
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia
Associate Vice Presidents:
George Abbott, Raleigh NC;
(919) 848-6719;
[email protected]
Randy Elliott, Pulaski VA; (540)
980-8461; Office: (540) 994-
2316; [email protected]
Chuck Foreman, Kill Devil Hills
NC; (252) 441-5855;
[email protected]
Tom McClain, Arlington VA;
[email protected].
Richard (Rick) Moreland,
Edgewater MD; (301) 261-7366;
[email protected]
Steve Moulton, Chesapeake
VA; (757) 421-4545;
[email protected]
John Stare, Middletown DE;
(302) 376-7154;
[email protected]
Frequency Coordinator:
George Fryer, Fayetteville NC;
(910) 867-9524;
[email protected]
Contest Coordinators:
RC: Andy Kane, Silver Spring
MD; (301) 785-3022;
[email protected]
FF and CL: Jim Coffin,
Annandale VA;
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Edition: Model Aviation - 2006/02
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