District IX Report - 2003/07

July 2003 155
NEWS FROM Colorado: March 22, 2003,
the Sky Corral Radio Control (RC) Club of
Pueblo, Colorado, was invited to participate
in a static display of RC models at the
Pueblo Historical Aircraft Museum.
Fourteen members showed up with 21
models. This was the club’s first venture
with the museum, and they hope to
participate in more.
The museum has a good collection of
aircraft, many of which are displayed in a
new hangar. The indoor collection includes
a B-29 and many other aircraft, much World
War II material, a large aircraft reference
library, etc.
It was a good turnout, and museum
visitors were impressed with the display.
Besides showing off many styles of RC
aircraft, we answered several inquiries
regarding membership.
We recently developed a working
relationship with the local model rocketry
club. They have been having a difficult time
finding a good site for rocket launches, and
since we have plenty of room, we decided to
share our area.
They recently visited our field and feel it
will meet their needs. (They are insured.)
We feel it will increase awareness of both
activities.
Del Milne, Sky Corral RC Club
secretary, submitted this information.
District IX Associate Vice President Mark
Smith, from Shawnee, Kansas, sent the
following letter about his trip to Florida. It
illustrates the bonds and camaraderie of
aeromodelers everywhere.
“I feel compelled to write and share my
recent experience with you and the District
IX faithful readers. The purpose of this note
is to underscore the fantastic fraternity of
modelers I have had the privilege of meeting
and playing with when visiting Florida.
“In March, I had the opportunity to visit
our son in Orlando, Florida, for a couple of
weeks to help him with household ‘chores’
and spend some quality father/son time. This
is the third year I have done this and I again
visited the local Osceola Flyers flying field
to renew friendships and fly from their great
facility.
“This is one of the friendliest clubs I
have observed, and they really know how to
have fun! To demonstrate this, I have
attached a few pictures on how they have
fun ‘down South.’
This shows the relaxed setting of the
March club meeting at the field. It appears
to me that being a club officer allows you
the privilege of sitting at the picnic table.
That’s small payment for such large
responsibilities!
Here is a shot of the 2003 Osceola club
officers, (L-R) Luis Guillen, Bob
Vanderbrook, Jerry Wiltse, and Larry
Purvis.
This is my good friend, Tim Yousey,
preparing his airplane, affectionately
referred to as The Pig, for me to fly again.
Tim’s a brave soul!
This is the Osceola Flyers’ very own show
team: (L-R) Jeff Heidemann, Chris Tate,
and Tim Yousey. These three guys fly
propeller-driven jets very fast and close.
Real crowd pleasers!
What do the Osceola Flyers do when it’s
too windy to fly? Tim used to fly kites
professionally for Disney and this shows
his awesome abilities.
I couldn’t submit this article without
including a shot of my son, Shane,
holding our new Magic Extra which I
ordered from Hobby People and had
shipped to his home so we could
assemble it. By the way, it flew great!
“In conclusion, I was so impressed with
the Osceola Flyers, that I joined their club!
My hope is that I can encourage others in
District IX to visit other clubs and share in
their fun and fellowship.”
Associate Vice Presidents
Max Hansen, 1909 Wisconsin SW, Huron SD
57350
H. Michael Harrington, 6112 Ashton Ct.,
Ft. Collins CO 80525
Fred Hildebrand, 4015 Somerset Circle, Casper
WY 82609-3161
Nathan Lancaster, 3597 S. Kendall Street, Denver
CO 80235
Troy Lapp, 1619 Wichita Dr., Bismarck ND 58504
Travis McGinnis, 8027 W. 81st Circle, Arvada CO
80005
Don Moden, 410 Hart St., Salina KS 67401
Jim Ricketts, 4921 Fernwood Drive, Sioux Falls
SD 57103-5573
Jack L. Sibert, 3611 Kimberly Circle, Lincoln NE
68506-4524
Mark T. Smith, 14632 W. 50th Street, Shawnee
KS 66216
Frequency Coordinator
Steve Mangles, c/o Radio Service Center, 918 S.
Sheridan, Denver CO 80226
Colorado / Kansas /
Nebraska / North Dakota /
South Dakota / Wyoming
Russ Miller
Vice President
980 N. 3rd St.
Carrington ND 58421
Tel.: (701) 652-2321
Fax: (701) 652-2994
E:mail:
[email protected]
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