District X - 2006/07
Rich Hanson, District X Vice President; [email protected]
Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah
Rich Hanson Vice President Box 3312, Scottsdale, AZ 85271 Tel./Fax: (888) 899-3548 www.ama10.org
Associate Vice Presidents
- Glenn Carter, Walnut Creek, CA; (925) 933-2086
- Jim Giffin, Redding, CA; (916) 760-8291
- Wayne Hamada, Honolulu, HI; (808) 521-7733
- Bill Malvey, Ladera Ranch, CA; (949) 481-8621
- Bob Reynolds, Tucson, AZ; (520) 296-8183
- Jerry Neuberger, Santee, CA; (619) 258-4477
Frequency Coordinator
- George Steiner, Sacramento, CA; (916) 362-1962
(Please see last month's column for additional AVPs and Coordinators.)
District X Volunteers
John Donaldson sent in this report about the Reno Sparks Control Liners (RaSCaLs).
"Members of the RaSCaLs model airplane club staged an air show in support of the Tune In To Kids Fair at Reno's Idlewild Park on April 8, 2006. We were assigned to a softball field which we shared with a group of RC fliers. Weather was chilly, winds zero, gusting to two.
"The RaSCaLs flew from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. when the wind came up and converted intrepid birdmen into chickens. We entertained many kids and their parents, had zero crashes, and no damaged airplanes.
"Approximately 5,000 parents and children attended the fair which included exhibits designed to get kids away from their computer games and into more constructive sports. The fair officials seemed pleased and indicated they would very much appreciate our participation again in next year's fair."
On February 18, 2006, the America's Cup Banquet was again held in Wasco, California, near the world-renowned Lost Hills flying site. The annual banquet honoring the 2005 America's Cup points winners was held in conjunction with the Max-Men's 14-Rounder Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) FF contest.
The 2005 points winners were:
- F1A: Mike McKeever
- F1B: Eddie Vanlandingham
- F1C: Randy Archer
- F1G: Tom Ioerger
- F1H: Brian VanNest
- F1J: Tom Kerr
- F1P: Cody Secor Jr.
- F1Q: Vic Nippert
At this year's America's Cup Banquet, George Batiuk of San Luis Obispo, California, was presented the 2006 Mentorship Award. As commented by Jon Davis of Albuquerque, New Mexico, "George has been a longtime advocate for the Junior fliers. He's served as the team manager for five Junior teams and throughout the years has helped many of our Junior members. George has earned and well deserves this recognition."
The 2006 USA Junior FF Team was recognized and seated in a place of honor at Saturday night's America's Cup Banquet.
This year's America's Cup Banquet also saw the presentation of the FAI Alphonse Penaud Diplôme to Robert "Bob" White for his lifetime achievements in FAI World Championship competition. Unfortunately, Bob passed away last November after succumbing to a virus. The award was accepted in his loving memory by his wife Jean.
The weather was brisk and thunderstorms threatened; however, the participants in the annual Max-Men 14-Rounder were not dissuaded. Round One kicked off bright and early Saturday morning.
Till next time... Keep 'em safe and Keep 'em fly'n.
Rich Hanson Vice President
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