District VI Report - 2003/07
Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri
Vice President
Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N. Orange Ave. Norwood, IL 60706-3224 Home: (708) 457-0565 Fax: (708) 457-2177 E-mail: [email protected]
District VI Web page
Associate Vice Presidents
Illinois
- John Kallend, 1935A Hickory Rd., Homewood, IL 60430 — (708) 798-7242
- Hal Parent, 1920 Buckingham, Westchester, IL 60154 — (708) 562-5752
- Jerry Worden, 400 Alden Dr., Normal, IL 61761-1202 — (309) 454-3905
Indiana
- Ron Ballard, 6302 N. 700 E., Decatur, IN 46733 — (219) 724-8934
- Gary Bussell, 5000 W. Connie Dr., Muncie, IN 47304 — (765) 288-3541
- Frank Rosales, 4585 E. State Road 61, Vincennes, IN 47591 — (812) 882-4776
Kentucky
- Jim Sears, Box 308, Burgin, KY 40310 — (606) 748-5834
Missouri
- Bob Underwood, 32 Hollandbusch Ct., St. Charles, MO 63304 — (636) 939-3394
- Ken Booher, 1016 NE Barnes Dr., Lee's Summit, MO 64086 — (816) 524-7715
Frequency Coordinator
- Cal Orr, R.R. 1 Box 123B, Higginsville, MO 64037 — (660) 584-6284, Fax (660) 584-6285
Webmaster
- Gary Parenti, 11001 Mantindale Dr., Westchester, IL 60154 — Eve. (708) 531-9556
Fort Wayne, Indiana
I received the following from Edward L. Bennett, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor at Wayne High School, retired from the USAF, and longtime AMA member.
“Stockbrokers, vacuum-cleaner salesmen, doctors, and people in all other occupations put a slightly different twist on how to define a successful day in their career field. I am a high-school aerospace science instructor and I define a successful day as simply knowing that I helped a young person realize the value of learning. I am not referring to the standard, everyday level of realization that a teacher often experiences, but a really tremendously successful day — as on Saturday, October 12, 2002.
“A radio-control show was being held in Fort Wayne. I taught several of my students how to construct and properly trim a Delta Dart. We then went to the show and sponsored a free Delta Dart Make & Take. My students’ interest in modeling really peaked when they learned that they could make such a simple model fly really well. My philosophy in teaching is for students to learn ‘why’ a concept works as it does.
“That philosophy really paid off as I watched my students teaching younger children how to construct and fly the models well. I enjoyed watching them beam with excitement as they received a heartfelt thank-you from a six-year-old as a well-made model was removed from the building board. That excitement was fourfold when the model circled, the young boy picked up his model, and the parent expressed gratitude.
“One moment caught my attention. One young boy had a model that glided very well, but under power it would climb steeply and stall. Mike, my student, analyzed the situation, recognized the problem, adjusted the propeller mounting, and the airplane flew very well. Everyone was happy, and the father said that watching the two working together was a Norman Rockwell moment.
“As we packed up at the end of the day my students repeatedly expressed how much fun they had teaching, and also that they learned so much more about constructing and flying models by helping others. However, it was on the drive home that I felt the true depth of their appreciation. Perhaps you have to be a teacher to understand today’s student lingo, but I assure you that when a 15-year-old expresses that something is ‘the bomb,’ they mean that it is absolutely outstanding. They called our day a really ‘bombing’ day.
“I have intentionally tried to put a different twist on this report because I encourage other modelers to repeat the experience. Wherever you live, I assure you there are numerous elementary school classes, Cub Scout packs, and Civil Air Patrol units that would appreciate your help. If you are thinking of reasons why you could not help, think of the following statement that is the motto painted on my classroom wall: ‘Make results … not excuses!’
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to Charlie Bauer for securing the Delta Darts, to Kelly Box and Packaging of Fort Wayne for donating the cardboard used for building boards, and to CPI Incorporated for donating tables and floor space at the show.”
St. Louis, Missouri
The Lafayette Esquadrille hosts a contest with events that include S.A.M. Slow Flight, Old-Time Stunt, Perky Speed, and 1/2A Golden Age Speed. This is a fun day and a low-stress contest. Photos show the youngest and oldest contestants, Tyler Ashcraft and the “grand old man” of St. Louis control-line flying, Gus Vogel. There is an age spread of 70 years between the pair. The airplanes shown are the Golden Age racers — they are not complex and the rules are simple.
Information and photos were sent in by Lou Matustik.
Kansas City, Missouri
Six clubs from the area hosted a benefit food drive and fundraiser for the Harvesters Food Bank of Kansas City. This unique event was the brainchild of John Carnal and Dennis Tschirhart of the Kansas City RC Sport Fliers (KCRC). The event was held at the Lake Jacomo flying field, home of KCRC.
The clubs that attended:
- KCRC (Kansas City RC Sport Fliers)
- RC Sport Flyers
- Northern Knights
- 49th Jumbo Squadron
- Sun Chasers
- Mid America Helicopter
Four hundred pounds of food and $75 in cash donations were collected. The idea started with Cliff Miller, who ran the field that day. Pictures and information were sent in by John Carnal.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
