District VII Report - 2003/11

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I HOPE many District VII members had
an opportunity to take in some of the
numerous special events and air shows this
past year.
It has been 100 years since the Wright
brothers flew at Kill Devil Hill in
December of 1903. Imagine in such a short
time we humans have proceeded from
being bound to the earth to actually being
able to travel though space and walk on the
moon.
One hundred years is really a short
period of time to traverse. Could anybody
in those days envision what would
transpired? I doubt it. I’m sure the next
100 years will be just as exciting for flight.
In the meantime, this flying season has
just about come to a close for our part of
the country. Some of us are already getting
involved in planning projects for next
year’s flying season. It is never too early to
plan ahead.
We have had the AMA Homecoming, the
Grand Event, and nominations of
candidates for certain districts. Needless to
say, it has been a busy year and in some
cases rather hectic.
This month will be the issue for all
those members who say they don’t see any
coverage.
Patrick Weber sent in this shot of the
Owatanna R/C Modelers’ field taken
during the club’s fourth annual fun-fly,
June 21, 2003. Club member Ethan Reed
set up his X-Cell helicopter to
accommodate a digital camera. Nice job,
Ethan.
Phil Vernon sent in the next report of the
Davenport Radio Control Society’s Scale
Fun-Fly on June 22, 2003. The event drew
31 pilots with 45 airplanes.
Registration and trophies were handled
by Vicki Snell (L) and Jennifer Vernon.
Dave Kobilkaus’ Mr. Mulligan.
Ray Lafrentz’s C-130.
Phil sent quite a few photos which will
appear in a later issue. Space requirements,
you know!
I attended the Grand Event in Des Moines
this year and I have to say without a doubt
that the Des Moines area modelers did
themselves proud. To put on an event such
as the Grand Event is by no means a small
task. My hat’s off to you all.
This photo was in AMA president Dave
Brown’s column in the September issue of
Model Aviation. I took this picture showing
Mathew Brocker and Dave talking it over.
“Gee Mr. Brown, I thought you had it.”
“And I thought you had it, Mathew.” So
you see, it can happen to any of us.
This last shot shows that with out a
doubt that AMA staff members get
involved. Carl Maroney is attempting to
set up a giant kite. Unfortunately, there
wasn’t enough wind to get it airborne.
Maybe next time, Carl.
Till next time, fly safely, have fun, and
bring a youngster into our hobby/sport.
C.A.V.U.
Associate Vice Presidents
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]
Jon McVay, 5 Hillcrest Heights Ln., Mount Vernon
IA 52314-9611; (319) 895-6527; 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
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Bill Oberdieck
Vice President
Box 1076
Southgate MI 48195
Tel.: (734) 283-4813
Fax: (734) 283-0650
E-mail: [email protected]
District VII Web page: www.amadistrictvii.org
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