District X
Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah
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; nitrblast@hotmail.com
Alan Friedman, Eloy AZ; (520) 876-0232; paroolan@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; hm.rabbit@gmail.com
Jim Mohan, Phoenix AZ; (623) 434-1351; jmohan351@cox.net
JR Schiager, Folsom CA; (916) 705-7778; jrstuff88@gmail.com
Gilt 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; willisassoc@aol.com
EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS
Forrest Barton (CA north of Bakersfield), Woodland CA; (530) 383-9019; cbarton328@aol.com
I had the opportunity to spend a day at the Kings Canyon Jet Rally that was put on by the Clovis RC Club in Clovis, California. The club has an excellent site that is well suited for daily fliers, as well as large events. There was quite an extensive array of jets, from very large, detailed models of real jets to a turbine helicopter.
The rally was expertly run by Event Directors Jan Sundberg and Dave Fusinato. On top of this, they had well-choreographed flights with their Hawker Hunters.
It takes an army to put on and run these events, and my thanks go out to all of the Clovis club members, as well as the extended team from the other local clubs that came to help with the event.
The club, under the leadership of Erik LaCour, has developed a great relationship with the city of Reedley and the Fresno County sheriff. FOX26NEWS came to the field on Thursday to showcase the event during the evening program, which helped generate great community turnout to enjoy viewing the jets and flights. I had the opportunity to meet the mayor of Reedley on Saturday while the sheriff’s crew was answering questions and taking pictures with the kids in the helicopter.
The club also maintains a smaller flying site in Sierra Meadows Park, where it is easier for the community to come out and learn to fly.
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.
