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; bennettblueeagles72@gmail.com
Jim Bonnardel, San Diego CA; (858) 292-5518; nitr0blast@hotmail.com
Alan Friedman, Eloy AZ; (520) 876-0232; pooralan@aol.com
Craig Haslebacher, Springville UT; (509) 518-0243; craigsrc1@aol.com
Bob Hunter, San Tan Valley AZ; (714) 273-1419; bob@huntersome.com
John Johnson, Silver Springs NV; (775) 287-3652; johnorama@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
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
The Tri Valley RC (TVRC) Modelers Club knows how to put on a show, and this year’s Giant Scale Fly-In at the Elks Event Center in Santa Maria, California, proved it once again. The wide-open flying space provided the perfect backdrop, and the models commanded attention even before they left the ground.
Spectators were treated to an aerial spectacle as pilots demonstrated the power and agility of their Giant Scale creations. From warbirds roaring across the field in formation to sleek aerobatic airplanes twisting through the sky, the variety was nothing short of dazzling. The attention to detail on many of the models was a reminder that this hobby blends engineering, artistry, and pure passion. Best of all, the weekend sky stayed clear of mishaps—every flight ended with a safe landing.
Returning to the Elks Event Center this year gave everyone a comfortable setting to relax, visit, and soak in the atmosphere. It was as much about community as it was about aviation.
Thanks go out to all of the volunteers who worked before, during, and after the event to make it possible, as well as to Contest Director Chuck Barnes, our newest District X associate vice president, for his leadership.
That spirit of fellowship carried seamlessly into the evening, when the club hosted its traditional tri-tip dinner. The savory aroma of barbecued beef filled the air, and after a full day of high-flying excitement, no one left hungry. Plates were piled high with tri-tip, beans, salad, and all of the fixings. The meal was capped with a creative twist on dessert: fresh strawberries served over Twinkies, making for a fun version of shortcake.
In the end, the Giant Scale Fly-In was about more than airplanes—it was about bringing people together. The TVRC once again combined skillful flying, hospitality, and great food into a weekend to remember.
Enjoy everything you build and fly.
