District IV—Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia
Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers (CVA) — National Model Aviation Day
Alan Fry of the Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers (CVA) submitted this report.
CVA is pleased to announce that our National Model Aviation Day event, held August 17, was a huge success. Many longtime club members believed it was one of the best events that CVA has had—with a record-setting attendance of more than 250 people. Many CVA pilots signed up for tasks that made National Model Aviation Day 2013 a great event.
Highlights:
- Carl Rannigan handled prep work before and during the event and was the master griller for hot dogs and hamburgers.
- Bill Coada thrilled the crowd with flights of his gas-powered turbine jet and Giant Scale airplanes; between flights he engaged the audience using his microphone.
- Our training staff gave roughly 30 guests a chance to fly an RC airplane using the buddy-box system.
- Although it was called National Model Aviation Day, pilots from a local airport performed a flyover with a Piper Cub and an ultralight — a crowd pleaser at the Williamsburg, Virginia, event.
CVA would like to thank Chick-fil-A and Rita’s, both of Williamsburg, for their support. With their help, our 50/50 raffle and donation jar raised money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Culpeper Model Barnstormers — Pattern Contest
This report comes from Nic Burhans, president of the Culpeper Model Barnstormers in Culpeper County, Virginia.
The Culpeper Model Barnstormers hosted its first fall model aircraft Pattern contest on September 14–15, 2013, at Culpeper County’s Lenn Model Airpark. Additional local clubs supporting the event included:
- Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers
- Northern Virginia Radio Control Club
- Prince William County Radio Control Flyers
Event details:
- Twenty-seven contestants from seven states participated across five classes of the Pattern competition.
- Participants included two 2013 World Team members, two Tournament of Champions participants, and numerous past and present district champions.
- Competitors and visitors enjoyed the quiet, unobstructed layout of Lenn Model Airpark and its outstanding Bermudagrass runway.
- Numerous visitors from Culpeper, Orange, Fauquier, and Fairfax counties stopped by to enjoy the competition and the weekend’s crisp, sunny weather.
Amenities and awards:
- A catered lunch was available on Saturday, and a contestant cookout was held Saturday night.
- Certificates and prizes were awarded to the top three in each of the five classes.
- Two additional prizes were awarded for the highest percentage of possible scores.
The contest was a success, and all participants voted to hold the event again next year.
Recognition
Bob Karlsson was recognized for 38 years of dedicated service to the District IV Scale Contest Board and the AMA on November 2, 2013. John Kirchstein presented him with a plaque.
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