District III
Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Iconic events: Auto racing has the Indianapolis 500, golf has the Masters, horse racing has the Kentucky Derby, full-scale aviation has Oshkosh, and model aviation has Joe Nall. On May 17-20, I attended the 41st annual Joe Nall Week at Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, South Carolina.
This event has grown into a model aviation “must see” event. Imagine a 7,000-foot putting-green grass, full-scale runway with model flightlines from one end to the other, flying everything from warbirds, jets, electric, 3D, sport, and sailplanes, to Control Line (CL). In addition, there is a beautiful lake where you can fly your seaplane or sail your boat.
If you need hobby supplies, check out vendor row across from the main flightline, and then wander over to Pat Hartness’ hangar, which contains two perfectly restored Steadmans, a Valutee BT-13, Piper J-3 Cub, and more, plus a large collection of Giant Scale aircraft hanging from the ceiling.
To finish your day, attend the outdoor barbecue while sitting around the hangar overlooking the entire facility, and you have model aviation
If you have never attended this event, put it on your model aviation bucket list.
I am sharing just a few of the many modelers from District III who attended Joe Nall 2023.
Bob and Sharon Benson, of Mansfield OH, show off their 1/3-scale Cub.
John Tabaretti, of Charleston WV, with his Delro Models’ Williams Turner W4X Racer.
Matt Balazs, from Nazareth PA, and his Focke-Wulf Fw 190 won the coveted Bob Smith Trophy.
Alan Buck (L), from Danville PA, and George Waters (R), from Waymart PA, flew CL at Joe Nall Week 2023.
Mark Radcliff
Vice President
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ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Randy Adams, Fairfield OH; (513) 484-3318; r1rcpilot@gmail.com
Mike Barbee, Delaware OH; (740) 362-5545; mbarbea@aol.com
Jeff Black, New Oxford PA; (717) 965-5634; jrblack1964@gmail.com
Jim Butler, Saint Albans WV; (304) 545-6652; butler_james@msn.com
Dave Chisholm, Valencia PA; (724) 494-2025; dave@catc systems.com
Nelson Gould, Macungie PA; (484) 515-7888; at6snj@ptd.net
Tony Husak, Hartsgrove OH; (440) 283-7447; racer7/49@gmail.com
Dan Luchaco, Sayre PA; (607) 481-4541; pafflyer23@gmail.com
Jim Martin, Franklin OH; (937) 260-0143; hoitelovesremy@yahoo.com
Al Myers, Canfield OH; (330) 506-6194; ajm5176@gmail.com
Joseph Vislay, Monclova OH; (419) 450-6617; jvislay54@gmail.com
John Zoldak, Ravenna OH; (330) 554-9455; jzoldak316@gmail.com
Lisa Zoldak, Ravenna OH; (330) 348-4543; bigredbice@gmail.com
CL/FF/RC EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS
Nelson Gould (PA), 1340 Oak Dr., Macungie PA 18062; (484) 515-7888; at6snj@ptd.net
Sheila Nitsch (OH, WV), 5650 Boyd Rd., Grove City OH 43123; (614) 877-3453; nitsch@columbus.rr.com
WEBMASTER
Lisa Zoldak, Ravenna OH; (330) 348-4543; bigredbice@gmail.com
Until next month, stay safe and fly safely.
