District I

Portrait of Andy Argenio wearing a red shirt.

District I—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Andy Argenio
Vice President

brandshobby@gmail.com
3 Sheila Ln., Smithfield RI 02917
Tel.: (401) 231-6901; www.amadistrict-i.org

Joe Nall Week, at the Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, South Carolina, is one of the world’s most spectacular RC model flying events, attracting aviation enthusiasts of all ages each year. Many New England AMA members attend to see all of the best pilots flying the most awesome model aircraft and/or to enjoy flying their aircraft from incredible grass runways on 400 gorgeous acres of land and lakes.

Associate Vice President (AVP) Steve Brehm and I have never missed a Joe Nall event at this world-class facility. Pilots can fly electric-powered aircraft 24 hours a day and gas-powered models from 9 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. This year, there were eight active flightlines including the main Giant Scale, 3-D Giant Scale, floatplane, electric park flyer, helicopter, Control Line, FPV, and a FPV-MultiGP race course area. More than 70 vendors attended with a great variety of RC products and discount prices to offer attendees.

The noontime air show demonstrated the evolving talents and skills of yet another generation of pilots and aircraft capable of unbelievable maneuvers. As I have mentioned in previous columns, the MultiGP quadcopter race pilots demonstrated at Joe Nall that they are true hobbyists and as passionate about FPV RC building and flying as we are with fixed-wing aircraft.

Bringing AMA officers together at this type of venue allows us to meet new and old friends, listen to their concerns, answer questions, and often receive thanks for the efforts we put forth as AMA volunteers to ensure the future of aeromodeling.

AMA officers seated at a membership meeting at Joe Nall. — The AMA president, executive vice president, and each district vice president or AVP had an opportunity to speak to members who attended the AMA membership meeting at Joe Nall.

Steve and I were served food, drinks, and good conversation each night from friends of District I. If you haven’t been to Joe Nall Week, consider joining us in 2018. The fun, friendship, and hospitality truly can’t be beat!

Model aircraft displayed along a Giant Scale flightline. — This is only half of the Giant Scale flightline and shade structure area.

A man seated beside a red model aircraft. — Connecticut member Bob Trueworthy’s Pitts 12 was flown by Jason Shulman (R).

A man beside a red-and-white model aircraft. — AVP Steve Brehm found another Giant Scale aircraft that he would like to own.

Two young people standing beside a model aircraft. — District I member Tyler McCormack (L) spotted for Ashleigh Heath’s air show flight.

A man posing with a yellow model airplane. — New Hampshire member Cody Wojcik demoed airplanes for Extreme Flight.