Edition: Model Aviation - 2021/07
Page Numbers: 113
Portrait of Phil Tallman

District XI

Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington

Portrait of Phil Tallman

Hi all! Flying season is underway and there are lots of events that I’ve scheduled time to attend. I hope to see many of you at the fields.

I spent a weekend in Wenatchee, Washington,

Model airplane and pilot at a flying field
first thing this spring. This is my favorite field. It is great for flying and socializing (at a distance). Here are a couple of pictures.

People preparing a model airplane at a flying field

I recently returned from a swap meet sponsored by the Inland Empire Quiet Flyers of Spokane, Washington. It was the first swap meet I’ve been able to attend since the world came apart last year! We had lots of stuff to look at, and more than one good deal was put together! This club is for sailplanes and electrics only and hosts an electric event in the fall that is usually well attended. Check out the club at www.ieqf.org.

Man standing beside an orange model airplane
Two people seated beside a model airplane

Associate Vice President Mike Ingram shared the following:

I attended the 2021 International Miniature Airplane Club (IMAC) spring opener in Richland, Washington, on April 11. Rick Crow officiated the event. Competition on the 10th was challenging because of high wind. Sunday was a better day.

Newcomers Tim and Timmy Hanstine did very well in their respective classes, and a big shout-out to Timmy for receiving a sponsorship from JR Radios. The Hanstine boys also cleaned up in Freestyle, finishing first and second. It’s great seeing a younger competitor do so well. Good job, Dad! Keep up the good work!

Swap meet area with trailers and model flying equipment

Archie Auxter sent me an email with some pictures of his Der Jager. (This proves that at least one person reads my articles!) I hope mine comes out as well!

Vehicles and people at a swap meet

That’s all for this month. It’s going to be a busy season! Keep building and flying!

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; rcwcrowjr@gmail.com
Bryan Diffendaffer, Meridian ID; (208) 841-7358; bryandiff@cableone.net
Michael Ingram, Wenatchee WA; (509) 699-3034; firercer@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; zcspeed@aol.com

RC EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR

Michael Ingram, Wenatchee WA 98802; (509) 699-3034; firercer@cs.com