Author: Chuck Bower
Edition: Model Aviation - 2014/10
Page Numbers: 155

District XI — Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington

Chuck Bower — Vice President

Dallas Wing Dingers — Kids Fun-Fly (May 31, 2014)

Friends, it’s time to look for new and old ways to make friends within our communities. Here is what a Dallas, Oregon, club did as a first-time event to reach out to the youth in its area.

The Dallas Wing Dingers RC Club held a Kids Fun-Fly on May 31, 2014. The club invited LaCreole Middle School students to attend. The school principal told the club to expect roughly 10 students because it was the school’s baseball season. It was a good sign when 16 boys and girls signed up.

The morning started with some open flying. At 9 a.m. the club divided the youth into two groups. One group started ground school with RC airplanes and the other group built Delta Darts.

A noon "stand-down" period allowed people to get a closer look at the flying site and ask questions. The students were treated to a free lunch of hot dogs, chips, soda, and baked beans.

After lunch, blue ribbons were awarded to the winners of the two age classes for the Delta Dart flyoff. This was followed by a raffle for the students who registered for the Kids Fun-Fly day. Prizes included:

  • Top prize: an airplane ride with pilot Dave Martin — won by Alec Palm
  • Second prize: a quadcopter donated by the club — won by Natalie Crabtree

The day ended with accolades from parents expressing how wonderful this event was for their sons and daughters. The club was told it was an experience that wouldn’t be forgotten.

This was a very successful response for the Dallas Wing Dingers’ first youth fun-fly, and the club is planning to make it an annual event.

This information was provided by David Kalfell.

Gallatin Eagles RC Flying Club — Battle for the Mountains Combat (July 26, 2014)

The Gallatin Eagles RC Flying Club in Bozeman, Montana, held its annual Battle for the Mountains Combat event on July 26, 2014. Setting the standards high was Charlie Pfleger, who won the six rounds of Open B.

Top finishers in Open B:

  • 1st: Charlie Pfleger
  • 2nd: Phil Battle
  • 3rd: Brian Westberg

Photos are from Phil Battle.

Whidbey Whiz — New addition

The Whidbey Whiz has added another keeper to his hangar: a Clancy Lazy Bee with a twin Saito pulling it around the skies. In Cub yellow, it is a fine sight against the blue.

Community and flying fields

We are all in this together. It’s time to find ways to ensure that we keep our flying fields and be good role models in our communities.

See you at the flying field.

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.