District XI Report - 2003/10

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ON MEMORIAL weekend there were
two events held in northern Idaho, the first
being a cross-country fly hosted by the
Coeur d’Alene Aero-Modeling Society
(CAMS).
This event ran a closed course
beginning and ending at the CAMS field.
The idea was to hit a projected time as
closely as possible, from takeoff to
landing. The course was well laid out and
avoided populated areas. The flight time
averaged just longer than a half hour.
This was the first time for this event
and from the response I am sure it will not
be the last.
Cross-country fliers.
This same weekend, the Inland Empire
Soaring Society (IESS) hosted one of the
longest continuously running contests in
the Pacific Northwest: the Ed Huffman
Memorial Soaring Contest.
This event was renamed for Ed
Huffman after his passing. Ed was a
member of the Barons Model Club as well
as the IESS and served as the secretary of
the Barons for many years. Ed was a getthings-
done kind of guy and an asset to
both clubs. I am proud to be able to call
him a good friend.
Fliers at the high starts.
Steve Cook prepares to launch Bill
Weirauch’s glider.
Guy Russo just as he launches his
aircraft.
Steve Cook prepares his glider. Steve
enjoys flying all types of models and
does it all well. If it has wings Steve flies
it!
Bill Weirauch and another good friend,
contest director Rob Kirkpatrick.
Emily, Will, and James Hundley came to
the event to learn about soaring. They are
members of CAMS and the Farragut Flyers
and live in Osburn, Idaho. They started
flying Control Line and have been flying
Radio Control for approximately three
years.
Having five fliers in their family, they
are considering starting their own club in
Osburn. Great idea!
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
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 Lillodet Ct., LaConner WA
98257 [email protected]
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.yosemiteflash.com/xiama.htm
RC Aircraft High Idle Landings
The trainee will:
• Perform landings with excessive
revolutions per minute (RPM), not to
exceed one half of full power setting.
RC Aircraft Engine Failure Emergencies
The trainee will:
• Perform safe aircraft recovery during
a simulated engine cut on the runway in
required alignment.
RC Aircraft Out-of-Trim Emergencies
The trainee will:
• Perform safe landings with aircraft
out-of-trim on the runway.
RC Aircraft Payload Management
The trainee will:
• Perform safe pattern work and touchand-
gos with a heavy and underpowered
aircraft maintaining positive elevator and
airspeed control.
Education
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