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; kamamhusky@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; 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; (458) 226-0470; 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; zzzcleed@aol.com
RC EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR
Michael Ingram, Wenatchee WA 98802; (509) 699-3034; firercer@cs.com
Hi all! Spring is in the air! I’ve been flying a little and have been to two swap meets so far. I hope you are all getting out as well. Things are back to nearly normal. There are lots of events and friends to visit!
I made it to McMinnville, Oregon, for the annual swap meet that was put on by the McMinnville Aircraft Modelers. District Associate Vice President (AVP) Joe Miller was also there and offered this write-up:
The McMinnville Aircraft Modelers finally got to move to its new site for the yearly swap meet. The Yamhill County Heritage Museum opened two large buildings for the modelers to display their wares. The official opening time of 9 a.m. was changed to 7 a.m. because anxious vendors could not wait to sell the treasures that they brought with them. District XI Vice President Phil Tallman was joined by AVPs Joe Miller and Dave Agar.
One-hundred tables were sold, and they were packed top to bottom with aircraft, cars, boats, quadcopters, and all the RC accoutrements that go with them. With coffee and doughnuts fueling the vendors and buyers alike, it was a sight to see. Hundreds of people engaged in the art of the negotiation.
I spoke with several of the vendors and buyers, and all were happy to have the swap meet back. By the look of all of the items flying out the doors (pun intended), everyone had a good time.
Joe also attended a Free Flight (FF) event. Here is his report:
The Willamette Modelers Club, Inc. hosted an AMA Indoor Record Trials event at the South Albany High School in Albany, Oregon. I had never been to one of these events and I thought, why not? The airplanes they were flying were as beautiful in design as they were in flight. They floated around the spacious gym and mesmerized all who watched the smooth turning of the propellers.
The pilots are as excited to share their sport with others as any other flying enthusiasts. Everyone with whom I spoke told me about the aircraft they were flying and how each detail mattered in performing a successful flight. If you get a chance to visit a club hosting a FF event, take the time to attend. You’ll be glad you did.
I also attended the second annual swap meet of the Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers in Wenatchee, Washington. I had a great time, visited with a lot of friends, and bought and sold a few things. I also picked up my next project—a Hangar 9 60cc Pitts S2. This one is going to be fun! Pictures will be coming soon!
That’s all for this month. Keep building and flying!
