District II—New Jersey, New York, Europe
Eric Williams
Vice President
rcpilot@nycap.rr.com
4242 Amanda Ln., Schenectady NY 12303
Tel.: (518) 356-2057
www.amadistrict-ii.org
www.facebook.com/DistrictIIAMA
The District II Fly-In has established itself as a great regional event that travels throughout the district. On July 8-9, 2017, the Southern Tier Aero Radio Society (STARS) hosted the 15th Annual District II Fly-In, in conjunction with the STARS 40th annual rally. The highly successful event included several new elements.
With storms the day before, and rain on Saturday morning, the fly-in started on the wet side. True to form, the STARS quickly adapted and used a shuttle to transport aircraft and spectators over the soggy Cattaraugus County/Olean Airport grounds in Ischua, New York.
As at previous District II fly-ins, many types of aircraft flew over the weekend. Everything from turbines, electrics, helicopters, warbirds, aerobatic, sport aircraft, and more flew for spectators. Several demonstration and performance flights took place to the delight of the audience.
A newer addition to the District II event is multirotor racing. Located in a dedicated area near the flightline, spectators enjoyed the new technology and were invited by the multirotor pilots to learn more about it.
Of special note at the event was the presentation of an AMA Fellowship Award to outgoing AMA Executive
Dan Lander enjoys a flight with spotter Ron Griswold.
The aircraft shuttle.
Gary Fitch’s family was present when Gary received the AMA Fellowship Award.
Tadd Manske and other announcers kept the audience entertained.
Vice President Gary Fitch. Gary previously served as the District II vice president and a District II associate vice president. He has worked on various AMA committees and programs that members will benefit from well into the future. We wish Gary the best as he enjoys retirement, building and flying, and spending more time with his family.
Jerry Vasilik and his wife, Nadia, before a flight.
Devon McGrath's extreme aerobatics entertained the crowd.
District II AVP Bill Hauth explains multirotor racing.
District II provided free pilot lunches on Saturday and musical entertainment for Saturday evening’s traditional STARS wine and cheese social. With a large attendance, everyone had a great time. District II is seeking a location for the 2018 district fly-in. If your club is interested in hosting the event, please drop me a line.
Remember, it’s not about what you fly, it’s about the people and the friends you make.
Associate Vice Presidents: Dennis Andreas, Freeport NY; (516) 379-0135; danandreasdhqhsd@juno.com; Fred Backhaus, Medford NY; (631) 289-6964; motoderf@optonline.net; Reid Condon, Greenville NY; (518) 966-8329; rcairforce@live.com; Frank Costello, Somerset NJ; teams3fpv@gmail.com; Chuck Davis, Sayville NY; (631) 589-7690; arcdavis@verizon.com; Gene Gavin, Staten Island NY; (718) 967-0598; Gavin1957@aol.com; Jon Gerber, Staten Island NY; (718) 984-5013; team846@aol.com. Frank Granelli, Rockaway NJ; (973) 625-4995; granellif@aol.com; Bill Hauth, Hamburg NY; (716) 649-8582; toolmkr2000@msn.com; Thomas Murray, Basking Ridge NJ; (908) 766-5656; Anthony Rossi, Somerset NJ; (917) 320-2665; p510851@gmail.com; Joe Sarbello, Woolwich Township NJ; (856) 491-8481; donnajoe244@msn.com; Leonard Max Smart, Morrisonville NY; (518) 563-6878; hotrodsbymax@charter.net; Alexander Szemere, Kendall Park NJ; (732) 821-5641; drszemere@aol.com; Michael Wong, Mahwah NJ; kingmeow@verizon.net; Herb Ziegler, Baldwinsville NY; (315) 857-6266; herbz1957@yahoo.com. CL/FF Event Sanction Coordinator/AVP: Ed Barry, Hillsborough NJ; (908) 359-0288; ekbarry@comcast.net. Safety Coordinator/RC Event Sanction Coordinator/AVP: Al Kanser, New Lisbon NY; (607) 293-7974; akanser@hughes.net. Webmaster: Chuck Levine, webmaster@amadistrictii.org.
