District XI Report - 2004/02

February 2004 181
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT Reeves
Lippincott from Wasilla, Alaska, submitted
the following information.
“This is Alaska Radio Control Society
(ARCS) member Joe Poletti. Joe is 79 years
young and still gets to beat the young guys
with his original design Hi-Hopes. High-
Hopes has a 115-inch wingspan and is
powered with a Jeti 45-3 motor with nine
cells, 1700 mAh Nicads.
“Hi-Hopes has aileron, flaps, elevator,
and rudder controls. This was Joe’s first
Alaskan contest.
“Joe is a World War II combat veteran of
the Battle of the Bulge. He fought there as
an artilleryman with the 84th Infantry
Division. We are proud of Joe and are glad
to have him as a member of the ARCS.”
Jerry Cohen sent the following report.
“On September 20-21, the Mount Rainer
Radio Control Society held its first All
Airplanes Fly-In and Swap Meet. The
weather was perfect and the pilot and
spectator turnout was very good.
“The 41 pilots and 56 airplanes enjoyed
two days of good flying accompanied by
great weather. Four flying stations stayed
busy with each pilot receiving a raffle ticket
for each flight.
“Great Planes donated an O.S. .91, a
RealFlight Simulator and several other
items. Other donations included plans by
Nick Ziroli and a subscription to R/C
Report. Balsa USA, Tower Hobbies,
Sherline Products, Ultimate Hobbies of
Auburn, Washington, and Tumwater Hobby
Shop also donated prizes.”
Jerry reported that each pilot received
two prizes. He sends his thanks to the
sponsors of this event and to all the club
volunteers who made the fly-in possible.
The flightline is shown with fliers and
models.
Some of the winners included (L to R)
Marshall Swayze, Tom Randall, Justin
Hooper, and Jerry Cohen.
In last month’s column I wrote about the
Whidbey Island R/C Society’s All-Bird event
held this past August.
These are the are the remaining photos
sent in by Michael Mosbrooker. Thank you,
Mike!
Bill Blodget helps Chris Barker get his G-
62-powered Corsair ready for patrol.
Mike Mosbrooker assists Ted
Hendrickson ready his 1/3-scale Cub for
another flight.
Mike Mosbrooker and Terry Kantor
instruct Liam and Malcomb on how to fly
one of our YES Program Sig Kadets.
Robert Swift with his P-51.
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]
Gene LaFond, 840 Stevens St., Wenatchee WA.
98801 E-mail: [email protected]
Dave Legard, 3139 Kurt Drive NW, Salem OR
97304 E-mail: [email protected]
Mike Mosbrooker, 533E Birch St., Oak Harbor WA
98277 E-mail: [email protected]
Richard Snaer, 781 Lillodet Ct., LaConner WA
98257 E-mail: [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
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