Author: Randy Cameron
Edition: Model Aviation - 2015/03
Page Numbers: 143

District VI—Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri

Randy Cameron — Vice President

As I write this, we have just entered the new year and it is cold and raining outside—just the right temperature for a mixture of freezing rain and snow. By the time you receive this, it should be nearly March and, hopefully, within a few weeks we will be getting into the outdoor flying season.

With that thought in mind, I would like to remind everyone to consider cycling their batteries and thoroughly inspecting airplanes that have been sitting all winter to ensure they are ready for the upcoming flying season. This can save a lot of grief when arriving at the field to fly that first time.

I look forward to the season getting underway and hope to attend an event near you. My calendar fills up quickly; however, if you have an event you would like me to attend, send me an email with the event name, date(s), and details. I’ll go to as many as I can.

Kansas City Northern Knights — New Year’s Frozen Thumb Fly

Like many clubs, the Kansas City Northern Knights hold an annual New Year’s Frozen Thumb Fly. Associate Vice President Gary Himes shared a few highlights from this year’s event:

  • 25 pilots received certifications for flying that day, plus there were several visitors. A bald eagle was even seen flying with the group.
  • There was an abundance of food, including two pots of chili, a pot of potato soup, a pot of Rotel cheese sauce, and a large table of leftover Christmas/New Year’s goodies. Thanks to all who donated.
  • Henry Alexander earned the honor for first flight of the year at the field with an electric plane.
  • Dave Stadler achieved the first glow-fuel flight of the year (the sixth flight of the day).
  • Danny Williamson had the first “dork” of the year with a bad launch that broke off the motor. Dusty Riley topped that by not checking the “electron tank,” running out of power, and failing to bring the plane back to the runway.

Thanks to those who came to share the fellowship and celebrate the new year. Happy New Year to all!

Please check out our District VI Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AMADistrictVI. Feel free to post your events there as well.

Until next month, happy flying and stay warm.

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