District IV Report - 2009/08
THE 2008 CULPEPER AIR FEST:
Reaction to the model aviation part of the 2008 Culpeper Air Fest by the Airport Committee was excellent. The only negative comments about the model show were from people who came later and missed it.
For that reason, Mike Dale, the Airport Committee member responsible for the air show, has moved it forward one hour. The model show will now be from 12:00 to 1:00 rather than from 11:00 to 12:00. That is great support for our hobby from Mike Dale and the Airport Committee.
Among the many positive comments about the model aviation part of the Air Fest was that it provided a good range of models—from simple to sophisticated. It is hoped we can put on a similar show this year on October 10.
At this time there are many questions about the 2009 Air Fest concerning which participants we will have, given continued budget shortfalls, and how much can be raised from donors. But two things are definite: there will be a 2009 Air Fest and there will be a model aviation show as part of it. In fact, our role may be expanded to provide activity at other times during the show while full-scale airplanes are gathering or being positioned.
We were blessed with excellent weather during the 2008 show, and that may not always be the case. We must be prepared to limit flights to models that can handle wind and rain, and be ready for delays in the schedule or for filling in blanks at times.
I hope that everyone who participated in the model aviation show last year will be able to come back and be a part of it again this year. As your schedule develops, please let me know if you cannot make it. If you have any suggestions for improving the show, please let me know.
I will try to double our tent size for the static displays and get more tables. Please send me your biography information and model details when you can.
Many thanks go to:
- Mike Dale
- Bill McMullen
- Doug Cash
- Bill Hadden Sr.
- Bill Hadden Jr.
- Peter Carpenter
- Bernie Feaganes
- Mr. Dodson
- Hank Mausolf and Brian
- Rodney Ketterman
- Perry Jones
- Gene Albrecht
- Don Sczur
- Dave Rothbart
- Bill Schultze
- Tanya Woodward
- and the many others who helped
It was a great show!
—John Hunton
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
