District VIII

District VIII—Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Lawrence Harville
Vice President

lawharv@yahoo.com
932 Calloway St., Hurst TX 76053
Tel.: (817) 781-9615;
www.amadistrict-viii.org

The District VIII website is packed with reports, photos, and information. Check it out at www.ama-dist-8.org.

Three pilots standing with a model aircraft — Here are some District VIII standout pilots. Congratulations to the US Free Flight team on its performance at the 2017 World Championships in Hungary: (L-R) Richard Mathis, Thibodaux LA; Faust Parker Weatherford TX; and Eddie Carroll, Newhall CA.

Here are some District VIII standout pilots. Congratulations to the US Free Flight team on its performance at the 2017 World Championships in Hungary: (L-R) Richard Mathis, Thibodaux LA; Faust Parker Weatherford TX; and Eddie Carroll, Newhall CA.

Four Temple Aero Modelers contest participants — Temple Aero Modelers contest winners (L-R) Larry Macie, third place; Contest Director Buster Hinkle; John Cobb, first place; and Bobby Zikes, second place.

Temple Aero Modelers contest winners (L-R) Larry Macie, third place; Contest Director Buster Hinkle; John Cobb, first place; and Bobby Zikes, second place.

Four men at Joe Nall Week — Pictured at Joe Nall Week are (L-R) Paul Curry, Nark Kramer, Len Haroldson, and District VIII Vice President Lawrence Harville.

Pictured at Joe Nall Week are (L-R) Paul Curry, Nark Kramer, Len Haroldson, and District VIII Vice President Lawrence Harville.

Group of District VIII members at a fly-in — One of the largest District VIII traveling groups pictured at the Owatonna Military Fly In in Minnesota.

One of the largest District VIII traveling groups pictured at the Owatonna Military Fly In in Minnesota.

Contest participants standing behind model aircraft — From the Golden Triangle RC Club (Grand Prairie TX) Senior Pattern Contest: (L-R) Ken Knotts, Contest Director Frank Cox, Pat Ensign, Tommy Scarmardo, Tony Stelly, Paul Mahan, Gary Alphin, Chris Berardi, Gene Roy, Wayne Galligan, Gerry Stanford, and Bernie Olson. Photo by Dan Roland.

From the Golden Triangle RC Club (Grand Prairie TX) Senior Pattern Contest: (L-R) Ken Knotts, Contest Director Frank Cox, Pat Ensign, Tommy Scarmardo, Tony Stelly, Paul Mahan, Gary Alphin, Chris Berardi, Gene Roy, Wayne Galligan, Gerry Stanford, and Bernie Olson. Photo by Dan Roland.

Group gathered at a model aircraft swap meet — From Associate Vice President (AVP) Tom Holmsley, the Horizon City RC Flyers in El Paso TX met at the Danny Sanders’s Field for a giant swap meet, lots of fun, and fellowship.

From Associate Vice President (AVP) Tom Holmsley, the Horizon City RC Flyers in El Paso TX met at the Danny Sanders’s Field for a giant swap meet, lots of fun, and fellowship.

Four men at Warbirds Over Texas — At Warbirds Over Texas (L-R): photographer and AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame member Larry Kruse working hard for Model Aviation magazine, Josh Kleen, Ed Kettler, and Charles Shafer.

At Warbirds Over Texas (L-R): photographer and AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame member Larry Kruse working hard for Model Aviation magazine, Josh Kleen, Ed Kettler, and Charles Shafer.

For the first time Blytheville, Arkansas, was host to the 2017 Precision RC Aerobatics. Event Directors Mike Harrison and Al Glenn were granted the use of an old air base, so space and facilities were first rate and topped off by an excellent banquet. Way to go and a job well done.

District VIII continues to excel. The noon jet demo was performed by RC legend Bill Cunningham.

Four men at an airfield — (L-R) Bill Cunningham, Dale Womack, AVP Olen Rutherford, and VP Lawrence Harville. Bill wowed everyone with his BVM jet demo.

(L-R) Bill Cunningham, Dale Womack, AVP Olen Rutherford, and VP Lawrence Harville. Bill wowed everyone with his BVM jet demo.

Associate Vice Presidents: Benny Behrens, Pearland TX; (832) 499-2043; cbbehrens@comcast.net; Bill Holland, Prague OK; (405) 626-1386; billtholland@gmail.com; Tom Holmsley, El Paso TX; (915) 588-8735; dholmsley@elp.rr.com; Johnny Hunt, Godley TX; (817) 905-8124; huntranch@aol.com; Woody Lake, Forth Worth TX; (817) 675-7613; at6pilot@att.net; Jim D. Marshall, Alton TX; (956) 984-9474; jmarshq52@aol.com; Stew Moore, Jefferson TX; (903) 665-7501; mooremas1@netscape.com; Brian Regan, Albuquerque NM; (505) 508-6693; brain23@centurylink.net; Randy Ritch, Magnolia TX; (281) 701-3121; randyritch.dist8@yahoo.com Olen Rutherford, Dardenelle AR; (479) 229-0403; email: olenrutherford@yahoo.com; Doug Staines, Belton TX; (254) 780-3512; dstaines@vvm.com; Gary Strickland, Hooks TX; (903) 278-5703; garystric@gmail.com; Cliff Town, Dumas TX; (806) 290-3043; town_cliff@hotmail.com; Ed Valls, Seguin TX; (830) 303-9921; edwarda10pilot@aol.com; Jerry Walters, Maurice LA; (337) 298-7755; jerome1w@bellsouth.net. AVP-Safety: Tony Breyen; Wichita Falls TX; (940) 733-2803; awb1056@sbcglobal.net. RC Event Sanction Coordinator: Amanda Coke, Dalhart TX; (806) 282-4227; amanda_coke@yahoo.com. CL/FF Event Sanction Coordinator: Contact AMA Headquarters at cpeirce@modelaircraft.org.