District X
Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah
It was great to attend another District X event with my good friend, Stella Bennett, who is active across the area and helps keep me informed about what’s going on.
The update on this event comes from Mario Salazar, recapping the 2022 Denis Lyon Memorial Pylon Race that was held by the San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League (SGVRCL) at the Whittier Narrows, California, flying field. That club has supported the race for many years and continues to organize and host races.
We had our typical West Coast high level of competition in all heats. The weather was nearly perfect on Saturday, and the forecast was for a windy Sunday, making racing pretty interesting. A few pilots lost multiple airplanes.
We had pilots from as far away as Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and from several US states. Thank you all for supporting our events.
In 424, Jacob McDonald ended up on top both days, with Jim Padelt following closely. In 426, Rich Beers was definitely the man to beat, posting a blazing-fast, 1-minute fast time on Saturday and getting first place both days. Dan T. took fast time in 422, then Laird Owens, with his LVH Shark, took the top honors with a perfect score. Roy got fast time.
Sunday had Jaime de la Vega taking first place and Robert Holik with a sub-1-minute fast time, which he set a few minutes before the wind started blowing. Congratulations to all of the winners and their teammates!
These races are a lot of work for everyone involved and they need the support of all of us to guarantee their continuation. These are difficult times, but if you are able to, please support the races!
Thank you to the SGVRCL for its support and thanks to Gilbert Lucero, Rick Tryee, and the rest of the club volunteers for helping coordinate the logistics; Rick’s wife, Margaret, for feeding us amazing lunches both days; Chuck Andraka who showed up early both days to set up the course and help out with the course computer; Toni and Michelle for volunteering in P1, even though they are not club members; Robert King for taking charge of the matrix duties; and Gary Schmidt for helping out everywhere he was needed all weekend.
I’m sure I missed a few people because it takes many to make these events happen.
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; trattackway@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; proplan@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.hrabbit@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; trattackway@cox.net
Forrest Barton (CA north of Bakersfield), Woodland CA; (530) 383-9019; cbarton328@aol.com
