District V - 2012/07
Hello, District V.
I had the pleasure of speaking at the Bay City Flyers club in Land O' Lakes, Florida, on April 7. This group of modelers is as outstanding as any, and boy do they have a nice field! We were at one of the club’s two flying sites, Flying Field 52. It is an outstanding two-runway field with a great shaded area, open patio, and a wonderful cafeteria‑type vendors’ spot—just amazing.
This club went through a terrible situation involving theft, but it did not deter club members or detract from the leadership team moving forward.
I have to thank the Bay City Flyers, Mike Diesu, President Dan Carter, and all of the club’s staff for allowing me to speak at such a great RC venue. Dan is doing an outstanding job of leading his staff, and this club is a model of what we all should try to achieve.
If you have the opportunity, don’t miss out on flying at this field. You will love it! Thanks, Bay City Flyers! Check the club out at http://www.baycityflyers.org/index.html.
Pinebelt RC Fly-in (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) — Paul Verger
On April 4, 2012, I was in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, at the Pinebelt RC fly-in. Event director Jeff Williams is the sparkplug of the club and did a great job planning and organizing the event. Everyone there had a great time! This is an open fly-in, so there was a large variety of aircraft types—everything from small electrics to 35% airplanes.
What would a Pinebelt fly-in be without blowing something up? This year, while a dozen or more foam electric warbirds flew a tribute to World War II, they attacked a large model of a German V2 rocket. Yes, it was blown up—big time! What a bang.
Other than blowing stuff up, Pinebelt is known for its great buffet lunch. The table was full of virtually anything you might want. There was pork, chicken, pizza, and much more. This is something special, and is more than the typical fly-in!
There is a rumor that Mac Hodges, of Hodges Hobbies, will be there in the fall to fly his giant bomber. That would be something. I can’t wait! To view photos of Pinebelt RC events, visit http://www.pinebeltrc.com.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the Azalea City Model Aeronautics Club of Mobile, Alabama, for winning the Club Attendance Award. See you in the fall, during the first weekend in November.
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