District VII
Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Hello District VII members. I hope you have gotten in some wonderful flights and are enjoying your time at the field with friends and sharing the passion of flight with visitors to your field.
Although we all have had some very hot days, isn’t it funny that not so long ago I was writing about the cold and inability to get outside to fly. There have definitely been some beautiful days and cooler evenings to enjoy.
The 2022 season appears to show that clubs are backfiring on all cylinders. Many events are on the calendar and have been well attended. Thank you to all of the clubs that have invited me to their events, and I will be attending (or have attended) many by the time this article arrives in your mail.
I apologize to those whose events I was unable to attend, but don’t be surprised if I come out for a regular flying day!
In discussing the many events that happened throughout the district, I wanted to pass along an event report by Associate Vice President Len Todd on a couple of great events that were held in the Michigan area.
Len, go ahead and tell us about them.
On June 8-12, the Lake County Modelers and Flyers Association (LCMFA) held the Midwest Jet Pilots’ Spring Fling at Baldwin RC Park in Baldwin, Michigan. There were 36 registered jet pilots who came from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, and throughout Michigan. More than 100 jet aircraft were on-site for the five-day event.
Typical for an LCMFA jet event, there were hundreds of spectators. This event was the 10th annual jet rally conducted by LCMFA. Baldwin RC Park’s main event area has a 3,800-foot asphalt runway, which draws jet pilots from throughout the Midwest.
On June 25, the Traverse Area Model Pilots Society (TRAMPS) held its annual fun-fly near Traverse City, Michigan. There were 25 registered pilots and several hundred spectators who enjoyed the great weather. Several regional club members were also in attendance.
The club has a nice field setup on a hill with a 3,000-foot fiber mat and lots of airspace. There was also an emcee on the PA system entertaining the spectators with detailed airplane and pilot information.
Please continue to email me information about events and happenings in your area. Until next time, share the passion!
Randy Gibson
Vice President
rgibson@mmrca.org
503 Mall Ct. # 289, Lansing MI 48912
(317) 698-4346
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Bruce Baier, Oshkosh WI; (920) 233-1127; buzzsr@gmail.com
Lee Frederickson, Ada MI; l520@comcast.net
David George, Riverview MI; (734) 284-9017; indiantcity5129@yahoo.com
Bud Gorman, Knife River MN; (218) 834-5797; bgorman@frontiernet.net
Bob Johnson, Fond du Lac WI; (920) 922-6705; bobj54935@yahoo.com
Mark Robotti, Lindstrom MN; (651) 257-6792; mgrobottl@frontier.com
Dell Shannon, Osceola IA; (641) 342-4278; dell.t.shannon@gmail.com
Len Todd, Baldwin MI; (907) 903-3569; lentodd@att.net
Peter G. Van Heusen, Bloomfield Hills MI; (248) 515-1071; petervh@mialtiouech.com
Kent Woods, Ames IA; (515) 232-8180; woods229@msn.com
EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS
Michael J. Haller (CC), Fond du Lac WI; (920) 979-9452; mike.haller60@gmail.com
Marc Warshana (CL), Whitmore Lake MI; (734) 449-7355; whellemian@gmail.com
AMA Headquarters (FF), (800) 435-9262; competition@modelaircraft.org
FREQUENCY COORDINATORS
Al Schwartz, Roseville MN; (651) 633-2286; alberts@comcast.net
Pete Waters, Northville MI; (248) 924-0023; petewaters@charter.net
