District X
Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah
This month’s update comes from Associate Vice President (AVP) Jim Mohan from Phoenix. Many thanks to Jim and all of our AVPs for their support.
If you’re located in the southwest corner of the country, you probably know that February means the Arizona Electric Festival (AEF), hosted by the Arizona Model Aviators in East Mesa, Arizona.
This year was the 18th annual edition of this great winter event. Club president and contest director, Shannon Gallagher, and his team put on another in a long string of outstanding events. Held February 4-6, 2022, the AEF drew more than 50 pilots from Arizona and Southern California. Although COVID-19 fears impacted overall attendance, those who participated had the chance to see a variety of impressive models and reconnect with friends from years past. Friday flying was outstanding, with a clear sky and favorable wind.
Saturday started out chilly with some strong
wind. Fortunately, the wind was right down the runway, so many pilots took advantage of it for some good practice. The wind, clear sky, and bright sunshine resulted in short lines at the pilot stations throughout the afternoon.
Saturday activities included noon demonstrations, helicopter time, a Saturday evening pizza party, and, of course, night flying.
Some of my favorite models this year included Tony Quist’s and Ali Machinchy’s OV-10 Broncos from Horizon Hobby and Barrett Hochhaus’ scratch-built Budd RB-1 Conestoga. James Lashmett had one of the newly released J-65 business jet models that flew well, even in the wind.
As always, this year’s event was a laid-back affair with pilots enjoying an exceptional flying site, good event planning, the opportunity to examine impressive models and learn from others at the event.
If you’re looking to get out of the cold northern climes, consider planning a trip to the Valley of the Sun to enjoy a great flying event next year.
Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, recommendations, or issues. There is much to share across the district.
Enjoy everything you build and fly.
Greg Stone
Vice President
gstone4@outlook.com
5345 Paseo Caliente
Yorba Linda CA 92887
(949) 413-0920
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Tim Attaway, Chula Vista CA; (619) 427-6392; trattaway@cox.net
Forrest Barton, Woodland CA; (530) 383-9019; cbarton328@aol.com
Jim Bonnardel, San Diego CA; (858) 292-5518; nitroblast@hotmail.com
Alan Friedman, Eloy AZ; (520) 876-0232; paroplan@aol.com
Bob Hunter, San Tan Valley AZ; (714) 273-1419; bobh@huntershome.com
Dan Johnson, Preston ID; (435) 619-3112; dksajohnson@gmail.com
Tim Johnson, Mission Viejo CA; (949) 444-7520; timothy@johnson.us.com
Mike Lee, Redlands CA; (909) 792-8424; mlee8249@msn.com
Barry Mattison, Las Vegas NV; (702) 218-3827; bm.rabbit@gmail.com
Jim Mohan, Phoenix AZ; (623) 434-1351; jmohan351@cox.net
JR Schiager, Folsom CA; (916) 705-7778; jrstuff88@gmail.com
Gil Terzo, Las Vegas NV; (702) 523-9897; gterzo@aol.com
Peter Vogel, Santa Clara CA; (408) 569-7067; vogel.peter@gmail.com
Roger Willis, Murrieta CA; (951) 249-9688; willisasoc@aol.com
EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS
Tim Attaway (CA south of Bakersfield), Chula Vista CA; (619) 427-6392; trattaway@cox.net
Forrest Barton (CA north of Bakersfield), Woodland CA; (530) 383-9019; cbarton328@aol.com
