District IV
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland,
North Carolina, Virginia
IV
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;
racbgc2@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
Mark Weiss, DE; (302) 547-4917;
ama82824@yahoo.com
EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS
CL AVP: Jack Rosemere, 609 William
St., Cambridge MD 21613; (410) 330-
4663; jrosemere@verizon.net
FF AVP: Bob Sowder, 84 Misty Hills
Ln., Troutville VA 24175; (540) 525-
7086; bsowder@rpnet.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
If you have been to many events in District IV or read the District IV column in Model Aviation, you will recognize the name David Trogdon. David is retiring as an associate vice president (AVP). He wants to slow down a little and enjoy life. David, I can’t thank you enough for your years of service to District IV as an AVP, attending events, visiting clubs, and seeing members.
David was among the first whom I appointed as an AVP when I became the District IV vice president. I had known him for a long time as a knowledgeable modeler, a mentor and helper, a friend, and an all-around great guy. He has shared great glimpses of the events that take place in the district, enabling you to find a gathering that’s enticing and one that you want to attend.
David isn’t giving up model aviation, so when you see him, thank him for the years that he served our district. Now I’ll share a report from David. It’s not the last, I’m assured!
It seems that in Eastern North Carolina pilots were dodging late spring storms, and this year was no exception. On Saturday, June 4, the East Carolina RC Flyers’ (ECRC) Summer Fun Fly looked to be in jeopardy as periods of heavy rain and wind made their way to the coast. Pilots slowly began to arrive, and it looked as though the attendance would be slack. It was cool and cloudy, keeping many away up until mid-morning when the weather began to break up. We ended with 32 registered pilots.
There were many types of models, of which Giant Scale military-style aircraft dominated the flight line. The wind was slightly breezy most of the day, but that didn’t deter those aircraft and pilots from putting on exciting shows. The flying was great, with no real mishaps.
Control Line (CL) pilot Everett Shoemaker and his wife were there presenting CL demonstrations, and spectators were invited to give it a turn or two. Participants enjoyed a noontime lunch of official “pilot food,” with hot dogs, hamburgers, and cheeseburgers! A raffle for several prizes was held, and the grand prize winner, Tony Baker, won a Shorts Tucano.
Brian Brannan, the contest director, puts on a couple of great events every year and invites you to stop by and fly with ECRC at the club’s field in La Grange, North Carolina. Visit the club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ECRCFlyers. Go fly and have fun safely.
