District II
New Jersey, New York, Europe
Eric Williams
Vice President
rcpilot@nycap.rr.com
4242 Amanda Ln., Schenectady NY 12303
(518) 356-2057
www.amadistrict-ii.org
www.facebook.com/DistrictIIAMA
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Dennis Andreas, Freenort NY; (516) 902-8207; dennis66536@gmail.com
Eaton Bryce, Brooklyn NY; (917) 749-3125; subundergroundny@gmail.com
Sal Calvagna, Holbrook NY; (631) 737-6372; rcgiants@optonline.net
Frank Costello, Somerset NJ; teams3fpv@gmail.com
Chuck Davis, Sayville NY; (631) 589-7690; cjdavis60@verizon.net
Ed DeRossi, Johnstown NY; (518) 322-5172; ederossi@nycap.rr.com
Gary Fitch, Delevan NY; gmfitch@hotmail.com
Gene Gavin, Staten Island NY; (718) 967-0598; Gavin1957@aol.com
Frank Granelli, Rockaway NJ; (973) 625-4995; granellif@aol.com
Bill Hauth, Hamburg NY; (716) 649-8582; toolmkr2000@msn.com
Tony Jensen, Binghamton NY; (607) 644-6873; tjravenpilot@gmail.com
Ron McGrath, North Chili, NY; ronmcgrath@rochester.rr.com
Anthony Rossi, Somerset NJ; (917) 320-2665; p510851@gmail.com
Leonard Max Smart, Morrisonville NY; (518) 572-6727; hotrodsbymax@charter.net
Alexander Szemere, Kendall Park NJ; (732) 821-5641; drszemere@aol.com
Michael Wong, Mahwah NJ; kingmeuw@verizon.net
Herb Ziegler, Baldwinsville NY; (315) 857-6266; herbz1957@yahoo.com
RC EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS
Tony and Trish Jensen, 23 Clarendon Dr., Binghamton, NY 13901; (607) 644-6873; tjravenpilot@gmail.com
CL/FF EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR
AMA Headquarters, Competitions Department; (800) 435-9262, Ext. 252; cpierce@modelaircraft.org
Social media has become the preferred method for AMA clubs to promote themselves and our hobby. Among the most used social media channels for AMA clubs are Facebook and YouTube. On these platforms, clubs open their activities to the public and share the experiences of their members. These channels provide opportunities for not only promoting model aviation but also for providing technical and skills information. Not a day goes by that newcomers in the hobby are not asking questions or need help. This outreach to our community offers great opportunities to encourage new modelers and seasoned pilots alike.
Among the engaging modelers in District II is Adam Lilley. Adam is a full-scale aviation mechanic and a highly experienced RC pilot. He is well known for his entertaining flying routines with his 1/4-scale Cub. More recently, Adam has been on the warbird circuit with his P-51 that features a four-cylinder, in-line Kolm IL310 engine with an onboard electric start.
Beyond that, Adam is a friendly guy who is happy to help others. His experiences as an aviation influencer are featured on his Facebook page. Give Adam a visit at www.facebook.com/adam.lilley.100.
As previously reported, the Lazy Eight RC Club, of Johnstown, New York, has been very involved in working with the community and training new pilots. The club was the recipient of an AMA 2024 Take off And Grow grant.
Among several other events this year, the club hosted an open house. At the event, the club took the opportunity to get the public “on the sticks.” Great work! Be certain that your club regularly invites the public.
Remember, it’s not about what you fly, it’s about the friends you make.
