District X - 2010/07

FINDING AND KEEPING flying sites is
possibly the most important issue for us
modelers. I have known good clubs that have
lost their flying fields for any number of
reasons—some theirs, some not.
Although the information I’m going to
write was in your District X newsletter, I
wanted to make sure as many of you were
aware of what I am doing about this.
I am gathering as much information as I
can about how clubs got their flying fields—
where they got them, what they went through
to get them, and who helped them to do it. I
will gather as many positive letters or articles
on the relationship of clubs in or on city,
state, or federal land, on private property, on
wetlands, or their co-existence with wildlife,
all for the same reason.
The AMA already has such a database. I
am adding to it and getting new, fresh articles
to give to clubs to take to these agencies to
help them attain or keep their flying site.
Imagine a group or club going to a city office
and asking for a place to fly, a place that has
wildlife living on it. The members bring
nothing but themselves and a desire to fly.
Another club does the same thing, but
bearing five or six letters from other cities in
the area that have good relations with a flying
club, and another five or six letters of
recommendation from various wildlife
agencies or letters documenting studies where
clubs and modelers have co-existed with
various forms of wildlife. Which group is
going to have the best chance of success?
Work with me for all of us modelers;
together we can better our chances of success.
Send me anything you have, or write it
yourself if you did it. If your club has a good
relationship with your landlord or a wildlife
agency, ask for a letter of recommendation.
Okay, let’s discuss flying … This following
event report was sent by Bob Estrella, the
secretary of the Gilman Springs RC Flyers of
Moreno Valley, California. The club
members had a great time and a great turnout.
Dawn Patrol Fly-In: The Gilman Springs
RC Flyers held its second annual Dawn
Patrol Fly-In at Killeen Field on Saturday,
April 3, 2010. This very popular all-World
War I model event was well attended this
year with 40 pilots and 50 models
participating.
Models were of all sizes, including giant
scale gas models and little Electrics. It was
truly an awesome display of WW I models.
Seeing these beautiful models in flight, one
was taken back in time to the days of the
actual WW I Dawn Patrols. Most of the
aircraft were very high-quality scale models.
Four awards were given: first place,
second place, third place, and People’s
Choice. We thank our judges Skip Shaw,
Mike Stone, and Darrell Ivie for picking
those outstanding place-winning models. The
People’s Choice award was determined by a
vote of pilots and spectators after viewing all
of the models.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, chili,
chips, and soda were available for purchase
during the lunch break. Thank you to Bob
Jones, kitchen chairman, and Mike Wheel,
kitchen crew, for serving up a great lunch.
The hamburgers, hot dogs, and chili were
outstanding.
A large raffle, with many valuable prizes,
was held after the lunch break. Thanks to
Darrell Ivie for his efforts in rounding up all
those great prizes.
Thank you to our CD, Mike Stone, and all
of the participants in this very successful
event. Participants came from a dozen other
clubs—local clubs and those from as far
away as Arizona, Modesto, Pomona, Castaic,
Antelope Valley, Miramar, and Channel
Island. Thanks to our members who worked
hard preparing for and conducting the event.
A video taken at the event by one of the
attendees can be seen on YouTube at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFT0UyOn2vk.
There are also many additional photos posted
on the RC Universe forum under “Aircraft,
RC Scale Aircraft, Gilman Springs RC Flyers
Dawn Patrol Fly-In.”
Adam Gelbart and his Sopwith Pup won first
place and Peoples’ Choice awards.
Second place was Team Powers’ Fokker D.VII
sponsored by Arizona Models. (L-R) John
Deacon, Rick Powers, and Bill Powers.
Placing third in the Dawn Patrol Fly-in was
Dan Egelhoff with his Eindecker III.
Until next month … Remember, you can
contact me any time with questions or to just
talk modeling.
District X
Mike Brown, District X Vice President; [email protected]
Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah
Mike Brown
Vice President
Box 69,
Bella Vista CA 96008
Tel. (530) 440-8732
[email protected]
www.ama10.org
Associate Vice
Presidents
Tim Attaway, Chula Vista CA
(619) 427-6392
Denny Baker, Brentwood CA
(925) 513-1224
Darwin Barrie, Chandler AZ
(480) 946-8955
Greg Clemensen, Las Vegas NV
(702) 870-6242
Wayne Hamada, Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7733
Kevin Houser, Oro Valley AZ
(520) 490-7657
Marc Karpowich, Logan UT (435)
232-1873
John Lockwood, Clovis CA
(559) 298-1606
Rick Maida, Morgan Hill CA
(408) 778-6885
Scott Malta, Merced CA
(209) 723-4202
Bill Malvey, Ladera Ranch CA
(949) 481-8624
Jerry Neuberger, Santee CA
(619) 258-4477
Jon Wilson, Ryde CA
(916) 776-2797
Contest Coordinators
Ellis Hall, Fair Oaks CA (North);
(916) 217-6302; [email protected]
Tim Attaway, Chula Vista CA;
(619) 427-6392;
[email protected]
Wayne Hamada, Honolulu HI;
(808) 521-7733;
[email protected]
Roxanne Cottrell (Utah and
Arizona only), Mesa AZ; (602) 321-
7955; [email protected]
District X Volunteers
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