This report was submitted by District V associate vice president (AVP) Bob Dixon:
The 42nd Southeastern Model Show (SMS) was held in Perry, Georgia, February 28 to March 2, 2014, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter.
Approximately 1,016 tables were rented, there were roughly 300 vendors, and 2,700 people attended the show. There were 32 registered pilots.
The weather was great—with sunny skies and fairly warm conditions. There seemed to be a big influx of electric models of all types and especially the micro quadcopters. By Saturday afternoon, you couldn’t find one!
I saw many old faces and many new ones. On Friday night, District V vice president Kris Dixon met with all of the AVPs and AMA President Bob Brown and AMA Executive Director Dave Mathewson. Kris gave a thorough presentation to all of the AVPs on the many services that AMA has to offer, and our responsibilities, including an introduction from Bob and a presentation from Dave.
The AMA flight simulator trailer was at the event this year and was a big hit with the kids. This year’s SMS was dedicated to Norm Deputy who had hosted the SMS since 1999, and passed away last year.
We all look forward to another great SMS in 2015. Hope to see you there!
Terry McKienzie submitted a report about the First in the South Electric Fly-In Festival.
The Can-Am Flyers club of Zephyrhills, Florida, held its First in the South Electric Fly-In Festival, January 17-19 at the club’s field in San Antonio, Florida.
The first day of the festival was a beautiful day for flying, but cool air came in on Saturday. Overall, it was a great weekend for a great club. Thanks to the Can-Am Flyers club for all it does for our hobby!
