Author: Jay Marsh
Edition: Model Aviation - 2015/03
Page Numbers: 141

District IV—Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia

Jay Marsh — Vice President

Congratulations to James Taylor, fondly known as JT, for receiving the Carl and Beth Goldberg Vital People Award. JT is a member of the Raleigh AeroMasters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

This award is presented annually to a modeler whose efforts enhance the enjoyment of the hobby and whose accomplishments are seldom formally acknowledged. JT is one such person. Here is a comment from a member of his club:

"JT is one of the most humble, knowledgeable, friendly, RC-loving individuals we have ever met. He is a true ambassador to the RC flying sport/hobby."

Website and Communications

It's hard to know exactly where the website development will be when you read this in March (I'm writing this on New Year's Day — got to get used to that). We have several talented volunteers helping with the website and have created the district Communications Committee. Design work began in January.

More current information will be sent out via email through the DISTRICT IV NEWS on items of interest to our community. Look for the announcement that we have a district Facebook page and be sure to like us.

District Events and Representation

The district is gearing up for a great flying season. Look for me or any of the AVPs as we attend your events and meetings. We are there to ensure you are getting the most out of your membership, so ask questions and give us your comments — we represent you. CDs and clubs, be sure to submit event reports to me so I can let the rest of the district hear about it in this column.

Report from Prince George's Radio Control (PGRC)

Submitted by Dave Deacon, PGRC President

On September 13–14, 2014, PGRC held its 22nd annual Big Bird/Warbird Fly-In. As in previous years, the club combined its warbird event with its Giant Scale event.

Day one was met with rain in the forecast, but it held off until early afternoon, allowing for some good flying and an opportunity for fliers and spectators to make new friends. Cub Scout Pack 731 showed up and the boys were thrilled with the variety of airplanes. One notable airplane was a Hangar 9 P-47 owned by Ed Lane and piloted by Archie Stafford.

The pilots were delighted with the instant portraits that were printed on the spot of them posing with their favorite models.

Sunday brought clear skies and light winds. Highlights included:

  • Rick Greer flying a Bob Violett Models (BVM) KingCat powered by a 160 JetCat in full military scheme.
  • Basil Roper making smoke-on passes with his K-170 turbine-powered MB-339.
  • Neil Westdorp dazzling an estimated 600 spectators with a freestyle routine in his Hangar 9 Extra 300.
  • A 110-inch Skymaster A-10 Warthog owned and flown by Kwang Ko of Chantilly, Virginia — featuring twin JetCat 120 turbines with simulated turbo fans that rotate, a working canopy, scale flaps and decelerons, and scale retracts and doors. Words can't convey the detailed work put into this project.

With a larger-than-life facility, PGRC plans to host many events this year, including its annual open house. Be sure to check your calendar for next year's Big Bird/Warbird Fly-In — it's getting bigger every year.

— Dave Deacon, PGRC President

Go fly and have fun safely.

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.