District III
Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
This month’s column includes two important national events outside of District III that I encourage you to attend.
On May 13-15, I attended Joe Nall Week at the beautiful Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, South Carolina. Celebrating its 44th year, the event welcomed more than 1,100 pilots and 40-plus vendors. Thanks to Pat Hartness, this spring gathering has become a premier destination for model aviation enthusiasts, offering camping and every form of RC flying, including excellent Control Line (CL) circles.
On the Thursday of the event, AMA held its annual Membership Meeting, giving attendees the opportunity to hear from, and ask questions of, each district vice president, Executive Director Tyler Dobbs, and other AMA Headquarters staff. Afterward, several AMA representatives and I helped serve a barbecue dinner to attendees.
On Friday, I flew CL and some RC on the upgraded, paved electric flightline. As always, the main flightline featured outstanding aircraft and flight demonstrations, the 3D line remained popular, and the scenic lake provided plenty of seaplane activity. Joe Nall Week truly offers something for every model aviation enthusiast.
If you have never attended, add it to your bucket list—you will not be disappointed.
On June 25-27, I attended the AMA National Fun Fly at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana. The event began several years ago to give AMA members a national gathering that was focused on fun and the shared enjoyment of model aviation. It also offers a great opportunity to visit AMA Headquarters, see the impressive 1,100-acre flying site, and tour the world-class National Model Aviation Museum.
Although the National Fun Fly was not held in 2025 for various reasons, members soon asked for its return for one simple reason: It was fun. In addition to plenty of flying, the event featured several vendors and a swap meet.
If you have never visited the IAC and the AMA Headquarters, watch for the 2027 National Fun Fly dates and plan to attend. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience the joy of model aviation at our national flying site in Muncie and create memories you will not soon forget.
Mark Radcliff
Vice President
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ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Mike Barbee, Delaware OH; (740) 362-5545; mabarbee@aol.com
Jeff Black, New Oxford PA; (717) 965-5634; jrblack1964@gmail.com
Chad Budreau, Columbus OH; (765) 546-9414; budreau@gmail.com
Dave Chisholm, Valencia PA; (724) 494-2025; dave@satcomsystems.com
Mark Feist, Cincinnati OH; (513) 662-9512; mfeist329@gmail.com
Tony Husak, Hartsgrove OH; (440) 283-7447; racer7490@gmail.com
Dan Luchaco, Sayre PA; (607) 481-4541; pafflyer23@gmail.com
Jim Martin, Franklin OH; (937) 260-0143; hootileoversremy@yahoo.com
Alec Pettifer, Downington PA; (732) 688-2515; alecpettifer@gmail.com
Erik Rudjord, Fogelsville PA; (610) 554-7455; erudjord@ptd.net
Matthew Thornford, Perrysburg OH; (419) 269-8592; matt.thornford@gmail.com
John Zoldak, Ravenna OH; (330) 554-9455; jzoldak316@yahoo.com
Lisa Zoldak, Ravenna OH; (330) 348-4543; bigredbice@gmail.com
CL/FF/RC EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR
Sheila Nitsch (OH, WV), 5650 Boyd Rd., Grove City OH 43123; (614) 877-3453; tnitsch@columbus.rr.com
Rod C. Maier, 938 W Union St. Whitehall, PA 18052; (484)809-0501; maiercrc@aol.com
AMA Headquarters, (765) 287-1256, ext. 252; competition@modelaircraft.org
WEBMASTER
Lisa Zoldak, Ravenna OH; (330) 348-4543; bigredbice@gmail.com
