District V
Jackson Flyers Association Fly-In — April 18, 2009
The Jackson Flyers Association (JFA), one of the oldest AMA-chartered clubs in South Carolina, hosted a fly-in on April 18, 2009. The club welcomed 39 registered pilots to its flying site, located in the piney woods on the U.S. Army’s Fort Jackson reservation in Columbia, South Carolina.
The club’s membership includes active and retired military personnel as well as civilian members from the surrounding area. Contest Director (CD) Mike Gill and club president Jim Malek kept the flight line busy, taking advantage of beautiful sunny weather — about 75°F with only a mild breeze.
Models on display included:
- Simple trainers
- International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC) aerobatic models
- Helicopters
- Park flyers and foamies
- Several warbirds and civilian-scale aircraft
Report submitted by Roger Marshall, AMA District V associate vice president (AVP) in South Carolina.
Sarasota R/C Squadron Annual Air Fair — May 2–3, 2009
The Sarasota R/C Squadron held its Annual Air Fair on May 2–3, 2009. The event is organized each year by the club’s Golden Eagles chapter of the International Miniature Aircraft Association (IMAA).
More than 40 pilots participated and entertained an estimated 200–300 spectators over the two-day event. Contest Directors Mike Winters and Jon Hay hosted the Air Fair. The Civil Air Patrol presented the colors to open the festivities, and Joe Fast sang the National Anthem.
The skies were filled with large-scale models, including military and civilian types, biplanes, multi-engine aircraft, and even a 50% Super Decathlon.
The Runway Café served hamburgers, hot dogs, and Italian sausage with all the fixings. Former club president Phil Bender attended and posed for a photograph with the reporter. Highlights included a flyover by a full-scale P-51D with wing tanks.
If you enjoy big models, Air Fair 2010 will be one to watch.
Report submitted by Jim Saiff, District V AVP.
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