District XI Report - 2003/04

April 2003 171
THANKS TO Washington State’s
Miniature Aircraft Association (MAA)
newsletter, we have an early list of some
events in the Columbia Basin and nearby
clubs.
MAA
March 15 and May 31—Fun-Fly
June 6-8—Big Birds
July 12-13—Big Bird Sport Scale
August 22-24—Big Birds
October 3-5—Indian Summer Jamboree
Yakima Valley Aeromodelers
April 25-27—Big Birds
May 16-18—Volcano Fun-Fly
September 19-21—Sports Scale Big Bird
October 11—Fall Fun Fly
Red Apple Flyers, Wenatchee
May 2-4—Big Birds
Weavers Field, Othello (not Odessa)
June 20-22—Big Bird Fly-In
September 5-7—Big Bird Fly-In
Tri City Modelers, ORV Park
May 10—Spring Fun-Fly
May 17-18—Helicopter Fun Fly
June 21-22—Float Fly
July 5-6—Fun in the Sun Pattern Contest
August 8—ARC Fun Day
August 16—Biplane/Big Bird Fly-In
October 11—Final Fling Fun Fly
Barons Model Club
March 1—Spokane
Swap Meet
Spokane Community
College East Mission
Campus
Thanks to MAA’s
newsletter editor,
Ann O’Neal, for the
above information.
Don’t forget to check
the District Web site
for last minute
revisions to these
dates or events.
Marcie and I
attended the MAA’s
annual dinner in
Kennewick
Washington on
January 4. We had a
great time, a nice
dinner, and a visit
with some good
friends.
Junior Kinnaman demonstrated an
escapement control system with a mock-up
he had made. Many present were not old
enough to remember this system.
I received a note from John Radebaugh
stating that the 2003 Dawn Patrol and
Classic Aeroplane Race would be held at
Molalla, Oregon August 23 and 24. For
more information, contact J.R. at
[email protected].
See you down the trail.
Associate Vice Presidents
Darrell Anderson, 132 Fifteenth Ave NW, Great
Falls MT 59404
E-mail: [email protected]
Al Culver, Box 86, Wilder ID 83676
E-mail: [email protected]
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
District XI Web page:
www.olywa.com/yosemiteflash/xiama.htm
M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a world-class association of modelers
organized for the purpose of promotion, development, education, and
advancement of modeling activities.
The Academy provides leadership, organization, competition,
communication, protection, representation, recognition, education, and
scientific/technical development to its members.
V i s i o n S t a t e m e n t
We, the members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, are the pathway to
the future of aeromodeling and are committed to making modeling the
foremost sport/hobby in the world.
This vision is accomplished through
• Partnerships with its valued associates, the modeling industry, and
governments;
• A process of continuous improvement;
• A commitment to leadership, quality, education, and
scientific/technical development; and
• A safe, enjoyable modeling environment.
Jordan Fiskum, age 14, who had just received his solo
certificate won the door prize at the MAA annual dinner, a Sig
Field Boss flight box and a power panel. Congratulations for
both, Jordan.
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