District XI—Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Chuck Bower
Vice President
cbower@whidbey.com
6075 S. Coles Rd., Langley WA 98260
Tel.: (360) 632-9211; www.amadistrict-xi.org
On June 25, 2016, the Bell Air R/C Flyers Club in Ferndale, Washington, held an introduction to RC flying for two Boy Scout troops. Fifteen Scouts participated for an enjoyable day of flight instruction.
The first stop was the big screen simulator to get everyone used to how the transmitter functions and what to expect in the air. Next stop was a ground school on the basics of aerodynamics and flight principles.
By this time they were ready to go. We had four trainer aircraft set up with buddy boxes and all Scouts were given multiple flights. Some kept coming back for more time in the air. Lunch was next and the hot dog feed was, as usual, a highlight of the day. Everyone had a great time and we expect to do it again next year.
The following report comes from Jay Schoening, District XI associate vice president (AVP).
Congratulations to the Raisbeck Aviation High School team for its great showing at the Red Apple Flyer’s field in Wenatchee, Washington. The UAS4STEM regional competition was run by AMA employee Jessy Symmes and assisted by Mandee Mikulski.
I hope to report on the team’s results at the national competition next month. Mandee and Jessy stopped for several hours to talk with members at the Marymoor Club flying field in Redmond, Washington, before going back to Muncie, Indiana.
AVP Bryan Wood reported on the Barons Model Club Pylon Races in Spokane, Washington.
“We had great weather; the wind managed to hold off until Sunday afternoon. We had two AMA AVPs there dicing it up, and it was my first time racing in AMA 424.
(L-R) Mandee, Jessy, and Al Watson at the Marymoor RC field.
“Matt Russell and the Barons club put on a great, relaxed event. Everyone was having fun, learning, and helping one another. A great time was had by all who flew.”
The AMA 424 winner was Allie Russell.
The AMA 426 winner was Randy Smith.
The EF1 winner was Leon Elbert.
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See you at the field.
