District VII - 2008/09
In the July issue of MA, I sent out a request for anyone with a graphics and/or publishing background who would be interested in volunteering for a committee. I was surprised by the responses I received and am pleased to announce that the position has been filled.
I am also pleased that my constant comments regarding getting youngsters involved in our great hobby seem to be making some headway.
Family Fun Day at the EAA AirVenture Museum
A family fun day event was held at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Northern Aces Air Show Team and the Winnebago RC Club, along with a number of modelers from other clubs, gathered to introduce our hobby to youngsters and their families.
They flew rubber- and electric-powered airplanes in the Eagle hangar among full-scale aircraft, including:
- Spitfire
- Bearcat
- de Havilland Mosquito
- Supposedly the only surviving A-36 North American Mustang in the U.S.
Photos submitted by Bill Lund, team manager for the Northern Aces Air Show Team, tell the story.
Misty Meadows Soaring Contest
Terry Edmonds sent pictures of the Eastern Iowa Soaring Society's (EISS) 2008 Misty Meadows Soaring Contest in Solon, Iowa. Terry said there were contestants from Illinois, Wisconsin, and, of course, Iowa. EISS holds two of these contests a season.
This is a first-time submission for this columnist. I know there is more action of this type going on in District VII, but nobody sends anything in. Thanks, EISS!
Boulan Park Middle School — Community Involvement
Not to be outdone, Dick Streetman of the Hamburg Flyers R/C Club shows the club's involvement with Boulan Park Middle School in Troy, Michigan. Club member Ray Piper of the Troy Police Department is a flight instructor.
More community involvement!
That brings me to the end of the column. Until next time, get involved. The youngsters you see are our future—in our hobby, sport, and country. What we do now with them and for them will be our legacy.
C.A.V.U.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
