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IN DISTRICT VII, March signals the
time when we should be thinking about
getting our projects finished and all the
equipment ready for the upcoming season.
In my case, I’m looking at not only doing
just that but also setting up my visiting
schedule.
I hope I’ll be able to get in some flying
time. I would like to get some Control Line
(CL) flying in this year, along with Radio
Control (RC). Just have to see how it turns
out.
In the meantime, the Toledo Expo is
right around the corner and I have to
prepare for that as well. Actually, the
Toledo Expo is my wake-up call for the
start of our flying season.
I’m sure you all have heard that we should
be concerned about getting more
youngsters involved in our hobby/sport. I
know I mention it repeatedly. The next
report is of one of those youngsters.
The 2002 Junior Free Flight World
Championships were held in Lucenec,
Slovakia. There were eight youngsters
selected for the United States F1J team.
One of the members was 16-year-old John
Lorbiecki from Wisconsin.
After many flyoffs to determine a
winner, John finished second to Austin
Gunder from Pennsylvania. The US
finished one and two.
Sixteen-year-old John Lorbiecki placed
second at the 2002 Junior Free Flight
World Championships in Lucenec,
Slovakia.
The second report comes from Dan Roob,
secretary of the Coulee Region Modelers
of La Crosse, Wisconsin, a Gold Leader
Club. The Mini-Airfest is an event that
draws hundreds of spectators and accepts
donations for the Children’s Miracle
Network, a local charity. Dan reported that
the attendance was more than 900.
Entrance to the Coulee Region Modelers
flying field.
Part of the flightline. Safety officer Jim
Guggenbuelh is on the right in a safety
vest.
Pete Smith of the South West Area
Remote Modelers (SWARM) helicopter
club sent some shots of the club’s event
held last October. The event featured
helicopters performing 3-D maneuvers, in
spite of the rain and inclement weather.
Now that’s dedication.
Pete said there were 25 registered pilots
with roughly 75 helicopters who showed
up at the Pebble Creek field in Waukesha,
Wisconsin. Some pilots were from as far
away as Illinois.
Some of the pilots and specatators at the
SWARM’s helicopter fly-in.
An inverted helicopter pass at the
October event.
Don’t forget, when you’re getting your
planes ready for this year, check out your
digital or film cameras and send in your
club reports.
See you at Toledo, and remember to fly
safely, have fun, and introduce a youngster
to our great hobby/sport. C.A.V.U.
Associate Vice Presidents
Bren Bailey, 1440 Center St., Marquette MI 49855;
(906) 228-7747; E-mail: [email protected]
Larry Brannan, 2181 Cascade Lakes Cir., Grand
Rapids MI 49546; (616) 956-6012; E-mail:
[email protected]
Ed Bucki, PO Box 324, S. Rockwood MI 48179;
(734) 379-4054; E-mail: [email protected]
Bud Gorman, Box 33, Knife River MN 55609;
E-mail: [email protected]
Russell Knetzger, 2625 E. Shorewood Boulevard,
Milwaukee WI 53211; (414) 962-0637
Thomas D. Lazar, 435 Hubbell St., Marshall WI
53559-9409; E-mail: [email protected]
Bill Millar, 712 Grand Ave., Petoskey MI 49770
(231) 347-2347; E-mail: [email protected]
Tom Pierce, 6862 Frith Rd., St. Clair MI 48079
(810) 367-6450; E-mail:
[email protected]
Mark E. Robotti, 26540 Olympic Trail, North
Lindstrom MN 55045
Frequency Coordinators
(West): Al Schwartz, 2787 Fernwood, Roseville
MN 55113; (651) 633-2286
(East): Pete Waters, 7420 Seven Mile Rd.
Northville MI 48167; (248) 486-4800
District VII Report
Iowa / Michigan /
Minnesota / Wisconsin
Bill Oberdieck
Vice President
Box 1076
Southgate MI 48195
Tel.: (734) 283-4813
Fax: (734) 283-0650
E-mail: [email protected]
Web page: http://www.amadistrictvii.org
The National Model
Aviation Museum
is open 8 a.m. until
4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and
10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
on Saturday and
Sunday.
Closed on Sundays
Thanksgiving through
Easter. Call ahead
for holiday hours,
(765) 287-1256,
ext. 500.
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