District XI
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Wow! Another month has gone by. It was still winter in the Northwest and the middle of building season when I wrote this. Not many district activities are taking place because of COVID-19. All of the swap meets that normally occur during this time of the year have been canceled or postponed.
I had a couple of batteries that I needed to let the electrons out of so I flew my Carbon Z Cub a couple of times from the snow one afternoon. Floats are good for snow. Give it a try sometime!
My building project is coming along. I’m working on the fuselage of the Der Jager and you all might actually see it fly someday. I have both wings framed. You can see them in the background.
Alaska Associate Vice President (AVP) Bob Stevens submitted this:
The Frontier Fun Flyers of Anchorage, Alaska, holds several fun-flys a month year-round. The club’s annual Chili Fun Fly was held on January 24, 2021.
The temperature was in the low 30s and
driving morning snow yielded to a calm, sunny sky in the afternoon. While the pits and runway were plowed and groomed, the chili was warmed up and condiments set out.
It was a great day for eating, flying, and maintaining social distancing in an outdoor environment. Thanks to the Frontier Fun Flyers for hosting a great event with friends and family.
AVP Joe Miller sent this to me:
The 22nd annual Giant Aircraft Modeling Enthusiasts (GAME) event is sponsored by the Salem RC Pilots Association. Pete Melin and company prepared the field and fixings for a great event. This has been going on so long that it is like going home to catch up with old friends and seeing what they have been up to.
The flying was open and you could get as much flying time as your thumbs could handle. The area is large enough to accommodate pilots and spectators alike. Events such as these show what can be done while social distancing and staying safe. This year, because of the pandemic, GAME was open to all aircraft, regardless of size.
That’s all for this month. Remember, the AMA Northwest Jamboree is getting closer. Keep building and flying!
