District I

District I

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

This year, you might want to consider attending one of the popular South Shore RC Club (SSRCC) events in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. I am often asked to attend multiple-day events to represent AMA; however, I always look forward to the Saturday-only 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. open-flying events that we can all enjoy without overnight stays. The SSRCC’s 2023 Scale Fly-In will be on August 12 and its Multi-Club Fly-In is scheduled for September 23. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/1002498903117366 for details.

Contest Directors (CDs) Ray Schmidt and Bob Mandeville provided the following write-up, and I photographed the club’s 2022 Scale Fly-In.

People standing beside a red model airplane at a flying event — (L-R) Nancy Singleton, her husband Tristen, and son, Addison, with John Beir, who flew his Waco biplane.

We were blessed with excellent weather and a turnout of 18 pilots with 23 aircraft. Although noncompetitive, attendees do vote and award token trophies to pilots. Jon Bier’s B-25 won Best Military and his Waco won Best Crafted. Ray Schmidt’s Staggerwing won Best Civilian, and most-realistic flying was won by Bob Rullie’s airplane, flown by Mitch Buckley.

In addition to the open flying, John Glezellis did a seminar on airplane setup and flying, and Jack Buckley demonstrated a typical Top Gun competition, describing and flying the maneuvers. Each was received well by all attendees. The club’s cooking staff did a fine job keeping hungry pilots satisfied. While all of the flying and activities were going on, club member Dave Seale sold $706 of his model airplanes and equipment and donated the funds to the club.

Thanks to Ray, Bob, and all of the club members for another great event and a good time for me and all who attended!

Man standing beside a red model airplane — (L-R) Jack Buckley flew a demonstration of Scale competition maneuvers with his Mini Max. Peter and John Glezellis were getting the Spitfire ready to fly. Event CDs Ray Schmidt and Bob Mandeville, with Ray’s Beechcraft Staggerwing, which won Best Civilian.

Two men standing beside model airplanes — (L-R) Jack Buckley flew a demonstration of Scale competition maneuvers with his Mini Max. Peter and John Glezellis were getting the Spitfire ready to fly. Event CDs Ray Schmidt and Bob Mandeville, with Ray’s Beechcraft Staggerwing, which won Best Civilian.

Two men beside a red model airplane — (L-R) Jack Buckley flew a demonstration of Scale competition maneuvers with his Mini Max. Peter and John Glezellis were getting the Spitfire ready to fly. Event CDs Ray Schmidt and Bob Mandeville, with Ray’s Beechcraft Staggerwing, which won Best Civilian.

Man with a large biplane model — Brian Voyer flew his Newport 17.

Two people with a blue P-51 Mustang model — Bob Rullie and Mitch Buckley with Bob’s P-51 Mustang.

Man with a yellow PT-19 model airplane — Gerry DuPont flew his PT-19.