FOR MANY of us, this is the beginning
of the spring flying season. It is a good
time to think about rechecking our
equipment before heading for the flying
field.
Each year countless models are lost
early in the season from neglect. Take a
few minutes to check all of your
equipment, do that maintenance you put
off last fall, and have a safe and pleasant
first trip back to the field.
Charles O’Donnell of Eugene, Oregon,
sent the following pictures and
information. The event was the Tangent
Classic FAI (Fédération Aéronautique
Internationale) meet held August 16 and
17 near Tangent, Oregon. F1A, F1B, and
F1C were flown on Friday, and F1G, F1H,
and F1J on Saturday.
The event drew 16 contestants this
year, an increase from last, and the
organizers are hoping it will grow as
people find out what a great place this is to
fly and how well-run the contest is.
CDs were Ron McBurnett from the
Willamette Modelers Club, and Mike
Roberts from the StratoBats.
Leland Schroeder, Lebanon, Oregon, is
preparing his F1B (Wakefield).
Leland is shown launching his F1B. In
the background is Ralph Cooney, Forest
Grove, Oregon, who was the winner in
F1B. Leland placed fifth.
Ron McBurnett, Rickreal, Oregon,
launches his F1C. Ron placed second in
that event.
Mike Roberts of Seattle Washington
launches his F1C aircraft. He finished
third in that event.
Until next time.
Associate Vice Presidents
Darrell Anderson, 132 Fifteenth Ave NW, Great
Falls MT 59404
E-mail: [email protected]
Al Culver, Box 86, Wilder ID 83676
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Jerry Holcomb, 1010 NE 122nd Ave., Vancouver
WA 98684
Reeves Lippincott, 4400 Gray Wolf Dr., Wasilla
AK 99654 E-mail: [email protected]
Mike Hazel, 1073 Windemere Dr. NW, Salem OR
97304 E-mail: [email protected]
Gene LaFond, 840 Stevens St. Wenatchee WA.
98801 E-mail: [email protected]
Richard Snaer, 781 Lillooet Ct., LaConner WA
98257
Chick Young, 7411 154 Ave. E. #14, Sumner WA
98390
Frequency Coordinator
Phil Tallman, Medical Lake WA (509) 299-5102
District XI Report
Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington
Bruce Nelson
Vice President
807 E. Vicksburg St.,
Spokane WA 99208
[email protected]
Tel./Fax: (509) 467-1852
Cell: (509) 953-4418
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http://www.olywa.com/yosemiteflash/xiama.htm
Group photo at the Tangent Classic flown in Tangent Oregon.
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