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; marksmithsmitty@yahoo.com
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
CLAVP: 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
More than 20 AMA clubs near Wilmington, Delaware, are shut down nearly every weekend with an FAA Temporary Flight Restriction for VIP movement.
With campaign season really kicking off, expect to see your club notified that you must stop flying RC models for a period of time. To make sure that you receive these important notifications, ensure that your club’s contact information is correct at AMA.
I hope you are enjoying events so far this year. The 2022 Joe Nall Week is finally upon us and I hope I see (“saw” by the time this is published) you there. I’ve said this before, but please sanction your events so that the rest of us will know and can attend. Sanctioned events have a protected draw area that increases your proceeds, offers free national advertising, insurance protection, and a certified contest director or event manager, resulting in a great, safe, and fun time.
Associate Vice President David Trogdon was out and about and shared this report:
The bad weather and the wind took a day off and allowed those who attended the Central Carolina RC Modelers (CCRC) 5th Annual Spring Fling—Fly What You Bring—Swap-N-Shop event at the club’s field near Randleman, North Carolina, to enjoy a day of flying.
Many mentioned that it was the best day of flying since December 2021. The wind was light, the sky was clear, and there was just enough breeze to keep the 26 pilots who registered comfortable. There were several other events in the state that drew pilots to different gatherings.
The club suffered another break-in in its kitchen area and food items were taken, along with the public address system the week before, but good food was available and the show went on.
The Swap-N-Shop was set up in the parking lot where most simply parked, opened the trunk, and started selling. There was much to look at, including Giant Scale airplanes and electrics.
A mix of gas-, nitro-, and electric-powered aircraft flew throughout the day. At the end of the event, there was only one fatality. Mike Smoot’s beautiful Cessna 310 was totaled because of a faulty switch. This was another reminder that airplanes should always be kept out and away from the pit area and any crowds.
Thanks, CCRC, for a great event.
CCRC is a Gold Leader Club. For more information, visit www.ccrcm.com.
Go fly and have fun safely.
