District V—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, US Virgin Islands
Kris Dixon
Vice President
gaffrfd3@gmail.com
2389 Dublin Eastman Rd., Dexter GA 31019
Tel.: (478) 484-3845; www.amadistrict-v.org
During the last few months, I traveled throughout the district, met some great folks, and had lots of conversations about flying and family. It’s not every day you can get out and spend so much time with like-minded people.
As I traveled through Florida, I stopped by several clubs and saw many different aspects of flying, building, and maintenance. It opened my eyes to the diversity out there in the model world, yet somehow it all meshes together. To each of you—the builder; the one who maidens everybody’s first flight; the one who repairs that fifth ground pounder; the one who takes time to stand and flip that switch hundreds of times; and the person who trains that next awesome pilot whether he’s 8 or 88—thank you for making this hobby what is it, and what is has been.
Following are pictures of some of the highlights of my trip. I even got to fly FPV for the first time. It was, needless to say, an addicting experience.
I also had the pleasure of visiting the Valdosta RC Flyers in Georgia, where a special event took place. I was called in regard to a proposed safety violation that had been made at the field—at least that’s what we told the safety officer. As family and friends started showing up, he got a little suspicious, and when the birthday cake came out, the cat was out of the bag!
After 50 years in the AMA and celebrating his 81st birthday, Floyd Rogers received a District Service Award for his many hours teaching, building, and keeping the hobby alive. “You must pay attention,” was Floyd’s motto as he shared with numerous modelers hours of enjoyment, flying, and building. Thank you again for all you have done, Floyd!
