District XI
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
I can’t believe another month has gone by. This issue is the 50th anniversary of Model Aviation magazine. What a great accomplishment! I’ve enjoyed reading this magazine from cover to cover for most of those years.
I start with the district news, and then move to the event calendar so I that will be up-to-date with all that is happening. I then go to my favorite columns, which have changed throughout the years, and afterward, I read the product reviews. Now, I get to write in it every month! I want to thank all of you who read it.
I attended the Northwest Model Hobby Expo in Monroe, Washington, where I spent most of my time in the swap area. I really enjoy this event! I get to talk with many of the members and wheel and deal as well! There was a great turnout, lots of stuff to buy, and opportunities to sell. (I did some of each!) I got busy and didn’t get many pictures, but I snapped a couple while setting up.
I traveled to Muncie, Indiana, for the April Executive Council meeting and got to attend the Dayton ModelRama in Dayton, Ohio, the day before. It was a great event, with lots of buying, selling, and swapping going on. If you are in the area next spring, be sure to visit.
I always enjoy seeing the Indy racer on display when I fly into the Indianapolis International Airport. Here is a picture of the one that was on display this time. It’s a real classic!
Aaron Cleveland sent me a picture of the Sanderson Field RC Flyers presenting a $2,000 check to the Shelton High School math, engineering, and technology program. This is a great example of community engagement! Way to go!
That’s all for this month. I’m trying to get to more events this summer, but there are many I can’t make. Send me pictures and a short description of your event and I’ll put it in an article.
I’m on my way to Joe Nall in a couple weeks and I’ll have a report on that for next month. Keep building and flying!
Phil Tallman
Vice President
amadistrictxi@modelaircraft.org
28910 W. Hallett Rd, Medical Lake WA 99022; (509) 220-6513
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
David Agar, Battle Ground WA; (360) 721-1963; kamahusky@aol.com
Rick Crow, Garrison MT; (406) 559-6662; rwcrowjr@gmail.com
Bryan Diffendaffer, Meridian ID; (208) 917-0548; bdiffendaffer@gmail.com
Michael Ingram, Wenatchee WA; (509) 699-3034; firercer@cs.com
Joe Miller, Dallas OR; (503) 798-7241; dragonriders54@yahoo.com
Chris Rankin, Bend OR; (541) 948-0211; crankin.aa@outlook.com
Robert Stephens, Anchorage AK; (907) 440-0478; rfstephens@hotmail.com
Jay Strickland, Central Point OR; (458) 226-0470; strickdog@a.com
Tom Strom, McCleary WA; (360) 791-7729; flyboy23e@aol.com
FF/CL EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR
Mike Hazel, P.O. Box 505, Lyons OR 97358; zzclspeed@aol.com
RC EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR
Michael Ingram, Wenatchee WA 98802; (509) 699-3034; firercer@cs.com
