District IV—Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia
Jay Marsh
Vice President
jaymarsh@ama-d4.org
3227 Pine Needles Rd., High Point NC 27265
Tel.: (336) 687-0973; www.amadistrict-iv.org
www.facebook.com/amadistrictIV
District IV will again award a sponsorship to a deserving youth to attend Camp AMA 2017, which takes place June 11-17. Visit the District IV Facebook page (www.facebook.com/amadistrictIV) or our website (www.ama-d4.org) for more information.
The following is a report from John Davis, president of the Charlotte Aeromodelers in North Carolina, about its 16th Annual Fall Fly-In.
Hurricane Matthew blew away our original October 8 date for this fall classic event; however, Mother Nature came back and delivered a perfect day on November 5.
For this combined fall fly-in and warbirds event, we had several objectives. One was to raise money for Chapter 634 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. For several years, our club has successfully raised thousands of dollars for this deserving group of veterans. We were honored again this year as Commander Mike Stubbs, along with numerous members of chapter 634, attended our event.
We expected to offer first-class hospitality along with great food! Members, guest pilots, and spectators were treated to an outstanding smoked barbecue lunch prepared by club member Bobby Helms and his team of dedicated volunteers. Lunch also included fantastic homemade desserts prepared by our friend and neighbor, LuAnn McCracken.
Our final objective was to provide great flying, fellowship, and fun! We were happy to host 41 registered pilots and greet an additional 62 spectators. Check out the photos on our website at www.charlotteaeromodelers.org, and I’m confident you will agree that we accomplished our objectives.
Our guest pilots included Rick Cawley, District IV associate vice president, and Bob Wesley. Rick and Bob are members of the Southern Wake Aero Modeling Pilots Society. They drove several hours from the Raleigh area to attend our event, bringing with them two Giant Scale airplanes that kept the crowd entertained.
Rick’s 6-year-old Jungmeister has more than 200 flights on it. It is a Benja kit from Germany and Rick describes the kit as a box full of wood that needs to be built, covered, and painted. The amazing aircraft is nearly ½ scale with a 130-inch wingspan, powered by a Moki 400, and weighing in at 82 pounds. This kit and many others are sold in the US by Vogelsang Aeroscale.
Bob’s Giant Scale J-3 NE-1 Cub was also a great addition to the day’s entertainment. Bob built the J-3 from a Bill Hempel kit two years ago. It’s powered by a DA 170.
Those in attendance were excited after lunch as contest director Scott Gantt began drawing raffle tickets. Prizes included a television, several airplanes, a chainsaw, power tools, and much more. At the left you see club member Ray Anderson walking away with a new TV! Plaques were given out for Best Scale, which went to Phil Lowery with a Jenny aircraft. Best Military was David Hames with his T-34 Mentor. Best Sport went to Bob Wesley and his Giant scale J-3-NE-1 Cub. Terry Owens was awarded Best Biplane. Finally, the People’s Choice award went to Rick Cawley for his 50% Jungmeister. Here is Rick accepting his award.
Thanks to all of the pilots and spectators who came out to enjoy a great day of RC aviation and to honor the members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. We look forward to holding the event again next year.
Go fly and have fun safely.
