district IX Report - 2007/11

November 2007 163
HI FOLKS! I hope you are enjoying the
summer flying season as much as I am! This
past weekend I flew a slope plane soooo
long that the receiver batteries died on me—
but more on that next month.
Here are a couple of cool events that
happened around our district. Enjoy!
The fourth annual Warbirds Over Denver is
now in the history books! You could call it a
“perfect flight!” The weather was absolutely
awesome!
Our out-of-town pilots and guests began
arriving Thursday after many long hours of
driving. They dropped their trailers and
checked out the field, the weather, the
altitude, and the competition.
We welcomed pilots from Minnesota,
Montana, Illinois, Texas, New Mexico, and
Utah. Overall, we had 69 registered pilots,
many of whom came from our neighboring
clubs. I counted 110 aircraft at noon on
Saturday and I’m sure there were a few
more still tucked back in the trailers.
Everyone had a fabulous time and went
through much sunscreen and bottled water!
I’m still receiving calls and E-mails from
pilots saying what a great time they had and
what they are planning to start building for
next year. We are such passionate, obsessed
hobbyists!
Highlights from the event included a P-
51 gaggle with eight Mustangs flying in
formation on Saturday. This was definitely a
crowd pleaser.
I’m happy to say that it was a safe
event—no mid-airs, however we had our
share of crashes and mishaps. The newly
named Smokin’ Hole Award for the best
crash (toilet seat with a cigar) was a big hit!
RC heaven now has a few more additions.
May they all rest in peace.
This event is definitely not a small club
fun-fly; it’s an event that continues to attract
national attention with Colorado style and
hospitality as it deserves. The Jefco
Aeromod’lers is very proud of this event
accomplishment!
—Lora Knowlton, CD
The lunchtime line-up at Warbirds Over
Colorado.
Chisholm Trail RC Club Sod Busters
Jumbo Fun-Fly was held July 21-22. A
couple of years ago I heard of this great flyin
just south of Wichita, Kansas, and as luck
would have it, I was able to attend.
If you are ever in the area, don’t miss this
one! The club’s new flying facilities are
second to none and you feel welcome the
minute you arrive! We had plenty of time to
fly and many beautiful and interesting
airplanes.
One of my flying buddies Bruce Berry
and I, along with our wives, made a
weekend out of the trip. The wives shopped
while Bruce and I enjoyed the event.
Yep, Wichita in July is hot, but the club
had ice-cold watermelon for all at roughly 2
in the afternoon! The food and fellowship
was simply outstanding and I want to thank
the Chisholm Trail Club for a great
weekend!
My good flying buddy Bruce Berry
accompanied me to the Chisolm Trail club’s
Jumbo Fun-Fly.
Ice-cold watermelon was available for
everyone at the hot July event.
Some of the participants gathered for a
group picture at the fly-in.
The men who made the event successful
include (L-R) club president Brent Deal, CD
Jerry Shumaker, and CD John Newman.
That’s it for this month. Next month I’ll tell
you about losing my ex-good friend’s
airplane. (Just kidding!) Until then, have fun
and keep in touch! Mark.
Mark Smith
Vice President
14632 W. 50th St.,
Shawnee KS 66216
Tel.: (913) 568-4347
www.amadistrict-ix.org
Associate Vice
Presidents
Fred Hildebrand, Casper WY;
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Troy Lapp, Bismarck ND;
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Ward Neesen, Omaha NE
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Brenda Schuette, Auburn KS;
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John Tiller, Rapid City SD;
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Jerry Tuttle, Olathe KS;
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Jim Wallen, Arvada CO
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Webmaster: Jim Shaw,
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Contest Coordinators:
Mike Tallman, Wichita KS; miketallman@
webtv.net
Judy Gerken, Denver CO;
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Frequency Coordinator: Steve
Mangles, Denver CO;
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