Author: Jose Soto
Edition: Model Aviation - 2012/05
Page Numbers: 141

District V Report - 2012/05

Hello District V! This month we have plenty going on. Coverage of the Florida Jets event was provided by AVP Pablo Fernandez. Florida Jets was again a who’s who of model jet flying. The weather for the March 1–4, 2012 event was marred by a vicious crosswind that took its toll on the landing gear of many aircraft. Frank Tiano ran a good show, but the landing gear demolition derby was a downer for many of the pilots. We hope for better weather next year!

Classic Pattern Association

The Classic Pattern Association (CPA) is big in the district. Scott Anderson sent in this report:

District 5 has been a hotbed of old-style pattern flying. The CPA evolved from the earlier Ballistic Pattern Association. Gary Courtney held the club’s first contest in August of 2007 at Huntsville, Alabama. CPA’s goal is to promote pattern as it was flown during the pre-turnaround era—using replicas of the historic models made famous by the skilled pilots of that time.

In 2011 there were 11 CPA contests and gatherings in the U.S., from the upper Midwest and Northeast to the Southeast and the West Coast. Several CPA events are scheduled for 2012 in these areas. Events are set up for four classes: Novice, Sportsman, Advanced, and Masters. These reflect the use of RC Pattern rules from the classic era. Tuned pipes and retracts are encouraged but not required. The common denominator to these events is everyone having fun.

The CPA has a website at www.classicpatternassociation.com and a separate Classic Pattern forum at www.classicpatternforum.com. The CPA does not require you to join, but paid members have a voice in voting on CPA business. More information can be found on the sites, or email [email protected].

Confirmed CPA events (United States)

  • April 14–15 — The 1940 Blues Classic Pattern Meet, Eglin, FL
  • May 19 — Classic Pattern Get-Together, Camarillo, CA
  • May 19–20 — Peach State Classic, Mac Hodges Site, Andersonville, GA
  • May 26–27 — Chicagoland Classic Pattern Championships, Chicago
  • June 16–17 — Fountain City Flyers BPA–CPA Pattern contest, Prattville, AL
  • September 8 — North East Classic Pattern Organization Fly-In, Farmington, CT

Associate Vice Presidents

Safety Coordinator

Webmaster

District Vice President Contact

Jose Soto Vice President, District V — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands [email protected] 1930 Deanna Dr., Apopka, FL 32703 Tel.: (407) 409-4795 www.amadistrict-v.org

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.