District XI Report - 2003/07
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.yosemiteflash.com/xiama.htm
Associate Vice Presidents
- Darrell Anderson, 132 Fifteenth Ave NW, Great Falls, MT 59404. Email: [email protected]
- Al Culver, Box 86, Wilder, ID 83676. Email: [email protected]
- Jerry Holcomb, 1010 NE 122nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684
- Reeves Lippincott, 4400 Gray Wolf Dr., Wasilla, AK 99654. Email: [email protected]
- Mike Hazel, 1073 Windemere Dr. NW, Salem, OR 97304. Email: [email protected]
- Gene LaFond, 840 Stevens St., Wenatchee, WA 98801. Email: [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
Safety First
Two years ago I suggested to our club that we might consider installing safety barriers for the pilot stations. In my travels during the past few years, I have seen several of these at fields and have seen them prevent pilots from being struck.
Many years ago, I flew from behind one of these and, to tell the truth, I didn't care too much for it. However, since installing them at our field, I have seen numerous occasions where these have prevented accidents or at least close calls.
Ours are constructed of PVC pipe with the orange plastic construction safety fence. The fence is secured with plastic tie wraps. They are about hip high and are long enough that two or three people can stand behind them comfortably. They have side wings at roughly a 45-degree angle. The wings are approximately three feet long.
Fred Wesselman, our club fix-it expert, built these and deserves the thanks of those of us who have been protected by the barricades.
Club News and Events
The Barons Model Club in Spokane, Washington had its ninth annual show and swap meet. There were 76 swap tables, 56 display aircraft, and 40 boats. There were more than 500 paid admissions, according to event chairperson Tony Worman.
Juan Fernandez, our District XI Webmaster, has been working on upgrading our web page. We can post pictures to the site and list your upcoming events. There are links to club web sites; if your club would like to be on that list, contact Juan at [email protected].
The Nampa Scale Squadron will be hosting a U.S. Scale Masters Qualifier on June 20–22. For more information, contact Ray Schellekens at (208) 658-6767. This is a great place to fly and the Nampa Scale Squadron members are very gracious hosts and run a great event.
On July 12–13, the Portland SkyKnights will host their world-famous Northwest Seaplane Championships at Pine Hollow Resort. Contact Dale McDonald at (503) 761-3109.
The SkyKnights will also be holding the Evergreen Scale Masters Qualifier at Grant Sharp's Field in Molalla, Oregon. Dale McDonald (503) 761-3109 is the contact person.
The Northwest Free Flight Championship will be held at Parkers Field on August 23–24. Contact Bruce Grell or Bob Stalick, 5066 NW Picadilly Cir., Albany, OR 97321.
These are just a few of the many upcoming events around the district. Check our web site for a complete listing, courtesy of the Boeing Hawks.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
