District IV
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland,
North Carolina, Virginia
Jay Marsh
Vice President
amadistrictiv@modelaircraft.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;
racbcg2@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; rmoreland1@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@r1net.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
There haven’t been a lot of events so far this year, primarily because of the weather; however, the time has finally arrived that we can get back out there, fly, and have some fun in District IV. Be sure to email me your club newsletter and club event reports for inclusion in Model Aviation so that others can see what your club has been up to. Also, sanction all of your club events with AMA so that you can receive all of the new FAA exemptions, such as altitude.
Check the AMA Government blog to find out the latest: https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov.
Before I turn to my monthly report, I want to be sure you have done the maintenance and prepared your aircraft and equipment for this season of flying. Time spent now saves a lot of repair time later.
Robert Kaplan, the Northern Virginia Radio Control Club (NVRC) president, tells us about the club’s open house:
The NVRC hosted a spectacular open house and picnic on June 10, 2023, at Poplar Ford Field in Centerville, Virginia, attracting a large number of RC modelers and spectators. The event featured a variety of exciting flying demonstrations and contests, as well as opportunities for open flying and introductory pilot training. To everyone’s enjoyment, the club provided food and refreshments, creating a pleasant picnic atmosphere.
One of the highlights was a series of thrilling flying demonstrations. Electric-powered model jet enthusiasts showcased their skills with high-speed passes and impressive aerial maneuvers to the music from the movie Top Gun, leaving the audience in awe. The 3D acrobatics segment wowed the crowd and Pattern-flying enthusiasts exhibited their precision and control. There was also a captivating helicopter demonstration.
To add an extra element of excitement, NVRC organized various contests throughout the day. These events included the multirotor Pop the Balloon competition, the T-28 Pylon races, and the popular Lobster Combat contest, where multiple airplanes chase a slow-flying aircraft towing a streamer, trying to cut the streamer with the propellers of their airplanes, leading to a frenzy of aerial pursuits and strategic maneuvers.
Our club’s open house and picnic was a resounding success. The combination of delicious food, camaraderie, static airplane displays, and thrilling flying activities made for a memorable day that brought the community together. For more information about NVRC, visit www.1nvrc.com.
Go fly and have fun safely.
