District IV
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland,
North Carolina, Virginia
Jay Marsh
Vice President
jaymarsh@ama-d4.org
3227 Pine Needles Rd.,
High Point NC 27265
(336) 687-0973
www.amadistrict-iv.org
www.facebook.com/amadistrictiv
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Nic Burhans, VA; (540) 219-9646; nic@ama-d4.org
Bob Burnett, Washington, D.C. SFRA; (703) 742-9682; bobl@ama-d4.org
Rick Cawley, NC; (919) 630-1649; racbcg2@yahoo.com
Jack Hamilton, NC; (828) 206-5281; scorpionjacks@hotmail.com
Rusty Kennedy, VA; (757) 812-2812; rustyk716@gmail.com
Richard “Rick” Moreland, MD; (301) 261-7366; rmoreland@verizon.net
Mark Smith, NC; (704) 798-2776; mark@ama-d4.org
Terry Terrenoire, VA; (412) 760-4593; terry@ama-d4.org
David Trogdon, NC; (910) 654-1220; dtrogdon4967@gmail.com
Mark Weiss, DE; (302) 547-4917; markw@ama-d4.org
EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS
CL AVP: Jack Rosemere, 609 William St., Cambridge MD 21613; (410) 330-4663; jrrosemere@verizon.net
FF AVP: Bob Sowder, 84 Misty Hills Ln., Troutville VA 24175; (540) 525-7086; bsowder@rbnet.com
RC: John Bergsmith, 1438 Piney Church Rd., Concord NC 28025; (704) 699-6977; RCcoordinator@ama-d4.org
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AVP
Ray Stinchcomb, (443) 618-8998; govrelations@ama-d4.org
WEBMASTER
Jack Upchurch, webmaster@ama-d4.org
SOCIAL MEDIA ADMINISTRATOR
Douglas LeRoy, social@ama-d4.org
I want to introduce and welcome District IV’s newest Associate Vice President (AVP), Jack Hamilton, who has volunteered to cover the North Carolina/Virginia Appalachian Mountains area. A member of AMA since 1957, Jack flew Control Line as a youngster and has continued flying a variety of model aircraft throughout the years.
Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969 and served in Vietnam and Korea. He left the service after 12 years and became employed as a civilian with the Department of Defense. He retired after 47 years of government service and now lives in Spring Creek, North Carolina, remaining involved in model aircraft. Jack will be a great asset to the membership in this region.
Thanks to Scott Anderson, District V AVP and the Leader Member National Coordinator, for covering these areas from Tennessee throughout the past few years.
Our report this month is presented by AVP David Trogdon.
It appears that the weather gods didn’t get the memo about the season changes. March was supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, but it appears March fell down on its job. The wind has been brisk and continuous for many weeks, with not a lot of hope for calming down. Nevertheless, 23 pilots showed up to fly at the Sanford Model Airplane Club’s annual Warbirds Fly-In in the Sandhills area of North Carolina on May 1, 2021.
One thing going for the day was that the temperatures were good, and the wind blew directly down the runway. No one suffered any crashes despite the wind. A.J. Lambert was the first up with his “bashed” 40-size Phaeton biplane (warbird disguised) that handled the wind well and still made a good landing despite the windy conditions. The actual flying was down because of the breezy conditions.
Adam Cline and his dad, Don, were pleased with the turnout, especially because it was their first club event since COVID-19 canceled nearly everything last year. Several hobby shops donated items for the afternoon raffles, and Gary Tanner, from the Harnett Mini Aero Club in Dunn, North Carolina, won the main prize of a Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang powered by an O.S. .46AX engine. As usual, Don’s wife delivered the AMA-approved hot dog meal for lunch.
The airplanes and fellowship were great, as always, with lots of tales shared! If you are in the area, stop in and fly with this great bunch of people! Visit www.facebook.com/sanfordmac.
