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
Stella Bennett, San Pedro CA; (310) 357-4570; bennettblueeagleusaj72@gmail.com
Jim Bonnardel, San Diego CA; (858) 292-5518; nitroblasts@hotmail.com
Alan Friedman, Eloy AZ; (520) 876-0232; pooralan@aol.com
Bob Hunter, San Tan Valley AZ; (714) 273-1419; bob@huntershome.com
Tim Johnson, Mission Viejo CA; (949) 444-7520; timothy@johnson.us.com
Mike Lee, Redlands CA; (909) 792-8424; mlee8249@msn.com
Barry Martin, Las Vegas NV; (702) 218-3827; bm.brabbit@gmail.com
Jim Mohan, Phoenix AZ; (623) 434-1351; jomohan351@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
Southern 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
In October 2024, the Mojave Spaceport in California became the focal point for enthusiasts of RC Giant Scale racing. This thrilling event, hosted by Doug Killebrew, brought together RC hobbyists, racers, and spectators to witness high-speed, meticulously crafted aircraft compete in one of the most unique settings for such a competition.
I am with Doug Killebrew (R) at the Mojave Spaceport.
for its association with space exploration and aviation innovation, provided the perfect backdrop for the event, offering a vast, open sky and a dedicated, world-class facility. Participants showcased a range of Giant Scale aircraft, many of which exceeded the size of typical RC airplanes. The race itself was a combination of
skillful piloting and speed, with competitors pushing their aircraft to the limits.
What set this event apart from other RC racing competitions was the scale of the aircraft, mostly composite airframes and large gas engines to support the speed and stress of Pylon Racing. The event also fostered an environment of camaraderie—teams share with and support each other.
Spectators were treated to a rare blend of large-scale aircraft and high-speed racing, making the Mojave Spaceport event a highlight for Giant Scale racing. The success of the event demonstrated the continuing popularity of the sport and its potential for future events.
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.
