The weather wasn’t my original choice
to begin this month’s column, but the
beautiful stretch of days we’ve had
in March in most parts of the district
deserved some mention. Where I live, in
southeast Michigan, we had a string of
70º and 80º days that lasted nearly two
weeks. I hope you had a chance to get
out to the field and get some flying in. It
was a welcome relief from being holed
up in the shop all winter.
I’m pleased to announce the
appointment of three new associate vice
presidents to the district. Bob Johnson,
from Fond du Lac, and Bruce Baier,
from Oshkosh, who will be taking
over in Wisconsin for Tom Ryan. Noel
Hunt of Shelby Township, Michigan,
will assume the responsibilities of Tom
Pierce.
All three bring considerable modeling
experience to the table and will be
positive additions to our district. Please
join me in wishing them all the best
in their new positions. Also, I want
to thank Tom Ryan and Tom Pierce
for their service to the district and the
Academy.
The following photos come from the
indoor flying at the Ultimate Soccer
Arena in Pontiac, Michigan, organized
by the Skymasters R/C Club and in
conjunction with several other area
clubs. The season runs from the start of
November through the end of March.
The arena sessions regularly draw more
than 80 pilots.
Had I not witnessed it for myself, you
Associate Vice Presidents: Bruce Baier, Oshkosh WI; (920) 233-1127; [email protected]; Lee Frederickson, Ada MI; [email protected]; Randall Gibson, Lansing MI;
[email protected]; Bud Gorman, Knife River MN; [email protected]; Don Held, Elmira MI; (231) 584-2662; [email protected]; Noel Hunt, Shelby Twp. MI; (586) 677-1540;
[email protected]; Bob Johnson, Fon Du Lac WI; [email protected]; Ed Kincer, Fenton MI; [email protected]; Mark Robotti, Lindstrom MN; [email protected]; Lloyd
Swanson, Cedar Rapids IA; (319) 373-0947; [email protected]; Kent Woods, Ames IA; (515) 232-8180; [email protected]. Contest Coordinators: Wayne Yeager (RC Michigan),
(517) 260-0132; [email protected]; Michael J Haller (RC non-Michigan), Fon Du Lac WI; (920) 979-9452; [email protected]. Frequency Coordinators: Al Schwartz, Roseville
MN; (651) 633-2286; [email protected]; Pete Waters, Northville MI; (248) 486-4800.
me you could get that many people
to show up in the dead of winter on
Tuesday afternoons. If you build it, they
will come. I think I remember hearing
that said somewhere.
Take a kid flying
Edition: Model Aviation - 2012/06
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