District X
Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah
Greg Stone
Vice President
amadistrictx@modelaircraft.org
5345 Paseo Caliente
Yorba Linda CA 92887
(949) 413-0920
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Forrest Barton, Woodland CA; (530) 383-9019; cbarton328@aol.com
Jim Bonnardel, San Diego CA; (858) 292-5518; nitroblast@hotmail.com
Alan Friedman, Eloy AZ; (520) 876-0232; pooralan@aol.com
Bob Hunter, San Tan Valley AZ; (714) 273-1419; bobh@huntershome.com
Dan Johnson, Preston ID; (435) 619-3112; dkjohnson@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; bm.brabbit@gmail.com
Jim Mohan, Phoenix AZ; (623) 434-1351; jmohan351@cox.net
JR Schiager, Folsom CA; (916) 705-7778; jrstuff88@gmail.com
Gil 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
South California and Arizona, Greg Stone, (949) 413-0920; gstone4@outlook.com
Free Flight: AMA Headquarters, Competition Department, (765) 287-1256, ext. 252; competition@modelaircraft.org
I had the opportunity to visit and experience one of the largest jet shows held at the Buttonwillow Elk-Hills Airport in Buttonwillow, California. This was the 34th annual Best in the West Jet Rally. The site is the flying site of the BARKS club, which was the event sponsor. Many members helped with the event.
The event was hosted by Joe and Nancy Castelao, who deserve many thanks for all of the work that goes into planning and preparing for such an outstanding event. Being a weeklong event means that most attendees brought their accommodations to the site and stayed. There were various dinners, with many hosting food and drinks as the days wound down. District X Associate Vice President Tim Johnson masterfully handled event announcing.
Thanks to all of the participants and volunteers who made this such a great event. With plenty of space available, the 3,260 x 50-foot paved runway with new slurry provided ample space for all types of jets to complement the wide-open airspace.
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.
