District V
Jose Soto, District V Vice President; [email protected]
GREETINGS — District V’s Blois L. Prosser sent this in!
Ogeechee Aeromasters Memorial Day Fly-In
The Ogeechee Aeromasters Memorial Day Fly-In was a huge success. We had 36 pilots and the weather was great for the whole weekend. Kris Dixon, District V Associate Vice President (AVP), was here Friday night and all day Saturday; it was nice meeting him and talking with him.
We also had night flying on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and it was awesome. Mike Wasden brought his 12-foot Telemaster and put on a show for the whole crowd. No one “fed the tree” on Saturday, but by Sunday afternoon someone gave it an Escapade — it is now munching on the wing.
The crowd was large and the food was great. I hope everyone who came had a good time and will be back for the next one. The next fly-in will be on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 3, 2011, so put it on your calendar.
The Ogeechee Aeromasters’ first fly-in was a big success and they did a great job with the show for the whole day. The club is up to 17 members and still growing. If you would like to find out more about joining, please contact Blois.
AVP Hank Cooper sent this in. Thanks, Hank!
Mid Mississippi Radio Control Club — Spring Fly-In
The Mid Mississippi Radio Control Club (MMRCC) held its annual Spring Fly-In on Saturday, June 4, at the home field near Byram, Mississippi. MMRCC members are known for being superb event hosts, and this year’s edition was no exception.
Highlights:
- Truman McManus and crew had the grounds in perfect condition.
- Ricky Lamonte prepared a delicious noontime meal: barbecued brisket, baked beans, and potato salad.
- Light winds and clear skies made for perfect flying conditions for the 64 pilots in attendance.
- A wide assortment of scale, sport, and aerobatic aircraft were on display.
- Jeff Williams traveled from Hattiesburg, MS, with his 1/3-scale Christen Eagle. Jeff is a member of the Pine Belt RC club and was one of 12 pilots from PBRC who attended.
Awards:
- Most Awesome Flight: Wesley Haney (Aberdeen, MS) — spectacular 3-D aerobatic routine (chosen by the attending pilots).
- Best Scale and Best of Show: Phillip Koury (Picayune, MS) — immaculately detailed T-28 Trojan.
Don’t miss the next MMRCC event: the Fall Fly-In, scheduled for October 1. Special thanks to Jennifer McManus for graciously providing the photos for this report.
District V Jamboree — feedback requested
Gentlemen and ladies, I would like your feedback. Would you like to have another District V Jamboree? Based on your opinions, I will begin making preparations to locate the best venue — one that provides the shortest drive for the entire district. We will locate the event as centrally as we can and we should have a great time doing so. Let me know if you would like this.
Jose Soto Vice President 1930 Deanna Drive, Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 409-4795 www.amadistrict-v.org
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