District XI
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Phil Tallman
Vice President
AMADistrictXI@modelaircraft.org
28910 W. Hallett Rd., Medical Lake WA 99022; (509) 220-6513
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
David Agar, Battle Ground WA; (360) 721-1963; kamanhusky@aol.com
Rick Crow, Garrison MT; (406) 559-6662; rwcrowjr@gmail.com
Bryan Diffendaffer, Meridian ID; (208) 841-7358; bryandiff@cableone.net
Michael Ingram, Wenatchee WA; (509) 699-3034; firencer@cs.com
Joe Miller, Dallas OR; (503) 798-7241; dragonriders54@yahoo.com
Chris Rankin, Bend OR; (541) 330-5692; oregonraven@earthlink.net
Robert Stephens, Anchorage AK; (907) 440-0478; rfstephens@hotmail.com
Jay Strickland, Central Point OR; (541) 830-7976; strickdog@q.com
Tom Strom, McCleary WA; (360) 791-7729; flyboy23@aol.com
FF/CL EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR
Mike Hazel, P.O. Box 505, Lyons OR 97358; hazel.speed@aol.com
RC EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR
Michael Ingram, Wenatchee WA 98802; (509) 699-3034; firencer@cs.com
Hi all! It’s that time again. Flying season is underway and it feels great to get out there and be able to visit with you.
I attended the spring opener breakfast and auction at Weaver’s Field in Othello, Washington. Gary Weaver is a gracious and generous host and I always enjoy visiting his field. The breakfast was fantastic and the auction was great fun. I even bought a few things, and I got a of couple flights in as well. Please stop by if you are in the area. For more information, the website is www.weaversairfield.com.
The AMA Northwest Jamboree is right around the corner—June 11-13—at the Red Apple Fliers Field in Wenatchee, Washington. I’m looking forward to another great event and seeing as many of you as can attend.
Remember, there is a big raffle and an auction supporting the AMA Foundation on Saturday. Good fun will be had by all and you never know what you’ll see flying at the Jamboree! Visit www.amanwjamboree.com.
Our District XI Control Line (CL) Contest Coordinator Mike Hazel, submitted the following:
The Western Oregon Control Line Flyers hosted the Northwest’s first CL event of the season on March 27, 2021. This was the Spring Fling Fun Fly held in Salem, Oregon. Two dozen CL enthusiasts turned out for a great day of flying and socializing.
At least 50 airplanes were on hand and kept three flying circles busy most of the day, with all types from small to large, and slow to fast. During the noon break, there was a modeling goodies giveaway, courtesy of a local club member’s estate.
That’s all for this month. Next month, I’ll have reports from several events. Keep building and flying!
