District IV Report - 2009/12
Contact
Bliss Teague, District IV Vice President; [email protected]
Central Carolina RC Modelers — 18th Annual Open House (May 24, 2009)
The Central Carolina RC Modelers held its 18th Annual Open House on May 24, 2009. The purpose of the event was to showcase our hobby and expose the public to the world of model aviation.
This year we battled off-and-on rain showers throughout the day. Despite that, we entertained approximately 400 spectators. The menu featured fresh-cooked barbecue, fries, and hush puppies.
During breaks in the weather we held open flying and several demonstrations, including:
- Helicopter flights by Robbie Wood
- Model rocketry by Jay Marsh
- Aerobatic demonstrations by Josh Matthews and Tristan Galimore
Dustin Garris wowed the crowd with flights of club president Carl Mickey's jet-powered Boomerang. Always a hit with the kids was Robert Underwood flying Jack King's "Flying King" for the candy drop.
Thanks to our co-sponsor K/C Hobby in Archdale, North Carolina, we were able to give away many prizes to spectators and pilots.
Hopefully next year the weather will cooperate.
— Jesse Brinson
RC Modelers of Baltimore — Kirk Memorial RC Scale Fly-In (June 13, 2009)
The RC Modelers of Baltimore (RCMB) were greeted by blue skies and gentle breezes at the Kirk Memorial RC Scale Fly-In on June 13, 2009. Hosted by the Radio Control Modelers of Baltimore, the scale fly-in was held at RCMB's Kirk Field in scenic Parkton, Maryland.
Seventeen pilots from seven different District IV clubs, flying 25 scale airplanes, enjoyed absolutely perfect flying conditions — a welcome surprise after weeks of rain.
Registered pilots received a free lunch and raffle door prizes, and voted awards for the best scale models in six civilian and military categories.
RCMB members pitched in to ensure a fun day for pilots and spectators alike. Overall, this AMA-sanctioned inaugural event was considered a big success.
— Cliff Tacie
Photographs provided by Mike Weidmayer
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
