District IV Report - 2003/07

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BOB TABLER, vice president of Tidewater
Radio Control, Inc., sent in the following
report about the club’s Electric fun-fly at
Fentress NALF (Naval Auxiliary Landing
Field) in Chesapeake, Virginia.
“The second annual Tidewater Radio
Control All Electric Fun Fly was held June
22 and 23 at the Fentress Naval base in
Chesapeake, Virginia.
“With pilots ranging in age from a
talented and aggressive eight-year-old to
veterans of Radio Control (RC) modeling, the
open flying and fun events were continually
busy. Electric model pilots from four states
attended and in excellent weather, flew
aircraft that ranged from Park Flyers to a 10-
foot scale Cub. An Electric helicopter
appeared and gave excellent, crowd-pleasing
performances.
“The Fun Fly Survivor Competition,
including such events as The Snake, Ladder
of Doom, The Suburban Swing, and The Sky
Rocket, were well accepted by the pilots.
There were a few nonlethal crashes, but the
fun factor was enjoyed by pilots and
spectators alike.
“The Electric-powered models included a
beautiful four-motor model, 1/4-scale, Old-
Timer models, helicopters, and Park Flyers.
One pilot flying a bi-wing Park Flyer in a
breeze made a three-minute flight that
ascended and descended with zero feet of
headway. What a talented pilot!
“Each day hourly drawings of prize bags
containing various electronic model supplies
and manufacturer discounts were held. The
awards were sent by more than 20 sponsors
and proved to be a favorite.
“Thanks to all the contestants, the Navy,
the event staff, and last but not least, the
weatherman for an enjoyable and successful
event.”
A Goldburg Mirage flown by Don Orr
seems to be above the clouds.
A Modeltech Electric-powered Telemaster
covered with solar film and flown by
Robert Douglas of Adamstown, Maryland,
is ready to take an RC parachutist aloft for
a drop.
Woody Blanchard is set to fly his 1938
Miss America Old-Timer.
The Ladder of Doom snagged a lightweight
twin attempting to cut the ribbon.
Nicholas Arsenault is eight years old and
flies like a veteran. He also won two Park
Flyer kits in the pilot drawings.
Brian Higgins surveys the power plant
dislodged by a tangle in the Ladder of
Doom event. Not serious, the damage was
repaired and flying resumed.
Gus Burgin from Kilmarneck, Virginia,
launches his 400-powered Zaggi. There
were five or six of these popular models
flown in the event
Frank Blanchard (third from left) of TRC
helps explain the activities to the
spectators.
Until next time, go teach a kid to fly!
Associate Vice Presidents
George Abbott, 8712 Westlake Court, Raleigh, NC
27613; Tel.: (919) 848-6719; E-mail:
[email protected]
Randy Elliott, 5302 Crossbow Drive, Pulaski VA
24301; (540) 980-8461; Office Tel.: (540) 994-
2316; E-mail: [email protected]
Chuck Foreman, 412 Pine Cone Ct., Kill Devil Hill
NC 27948; Tel.: (252) 441-5855; Fax: (252) 441-
6554; E-mail: [email protected]
Tom McClain, 2601 N. Quantico St., Arlington VA
22207; E-mail: [email protected]
Richard (Rick) Moreland, 726 Hillmeade Rd.,
Edgewater MD 21037; Tel.: (301) 261-7366; Email:
[email protected]
Steve Moulton, 2217 Johnstown Rd., Chesapeake
VA 23322; (757) 421-4545; E-mail:
[email protected]
John Stare, 826 Marl Pit Rd., Middletown, DE
19709; (302) 376-7154; E-mail: [email protected]
Frequency Coordinator
Paul Yacobucci, 6408 Winthrop Dr., Fayetteville
NC 28311-1007; Evening Tel.: (910) 488-5986; Email:
[email protected]
Contest Coordinator
Alice Mundy, 18 W. Lewis Rd., Hampton VA
23666-4012; Tel.: (757) 826-5063; E-mail:
[email protected]
Delaware / District of
Columbia / Maryland /North
Carolina / Virginia
Bliss Teague
Vice President
625 5th Ave., SW, Hickory
NC 28602-2812
Home: (828) 324-2164
Fax: (828) 267-0956
E-mail:
[email protected]
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