El Paso Radio Controllers Swap Meet
The El Paso Radio Controllers will be hosting a Swap meet at their field. Anything RC related is up for grabs.
Museum project
Museum project
3rd Annual “Warbirds and Civilian Fun-Fly”
2025 Warbirds and Civilian Fun-Fly
Rockwall RC Sports Flyers – 3rd Annual Warbirds and Civilian Fun-Fly
April 12th 2025 – 9:00AM till 2:00PM – Entry Fee $20.00 (Includes lunch for pilots) See attached flyer for more information
Rain out date April 19th 2025
Contest Director: Chico Romero 951-250-4648 – Chico.romero@gmail.com
** Updated** S. E. Texas RC Scale Championships April,18-19 2025
S. E. Texas RC Scale Championships April,18-19 2025
For more details please check out the attached event flyer and this LINK: https://form.jotform.com/241054607461047
Discount Pre-registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/242157386406055
S. E. Texas RC Scale Championships April 18-19 2025
Event CD: Ed Clayman
713-291-1923
Memorial Charity Fun Fly
Alamogordo RCers will host a 4-event Fun Fly on May 25th 2025. This is an AMA sanctioned event (#18010) and is open to all AMA members. Donations of food items, clothing and household items will be accepted and will benefit the Runners Refuge Ministries. Pilot’s briefing will be at 9:00am with first event wheels up shortly thereafter. A food truck will be onsite for the convenience of pilots and visitors. Please come out and support this community wide event and help those who help others.
14th Annual Texarkana R/C Club Four States Swap Meet
14th Annual Texarkana R/C Club Four States Swap Meet
February 22, 2025
Opens: 7:00 am (for vendors) and 9:00 am (for buyers)
Admission $5.00 – Kids under 12 and Ladies get in FREE
Location: Southwest Center
3222 West 7th Street
Texarkana, TX
Texoma RC Modelers Scale Competition
Held at Sherman, Texas
CD David Taylor 972-979-4642
National Qualifier for
NASA -National Association of Scale Aeromodelers AND
USSM–United States Scale Masters
Many classes
from Beginner–to Expert
Special Electric Scale
Che ck out the flyers
Community Publicity
Alamogordo RCers are actively involved with the community. We participate in charitable endeavors. This season is our second year to donate to Toys for Tots. We also support the STEM activities of the Space History Museum, providing simulator experiences and distributing AMA gliders to kids of all ages. We are active members of the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce and attend monthly meetings discussing our events with business leaders and local government officials. Our involvement and exposure has resulted in positive publicity and recognition, including a regular spot on a radio talk show program.
Passing of Associated Vice President Paul Rucker Jr
AVP Paul Rucker Jr–El Passo, Tx
From and interview with AVP Paul Rucker Jr
I started flying U-Control’s in the early 1970’s, progressed to radio control airplanes in 1973. I’ve flown Sport Planes and Old School Pattern Planes as well as 1/2A sized planes. Currently I fly Sport planes, UMX Micros, and some EDF’s.
I am married with 3 children from a previous life, and I have 5 grand children.
I was a club flight instructor years ago. My club is the El Paso Radio Controllers which is located in Northeast El Paso Tx. The club has been around since the 1960’s.
Here is a mini-work history. I retired from an Federal Agency DCMA. As part of that I served as a NASA Quality Control Inspector and final buy-off/purchase position for the US Government. As a DoD Inspector I oversaw numerous weapon programs, including F-15, F-18, F-22, B-1B, AMRAM, USAF ALCM Missiles, Lockheed ATACMS, F-14, Minuteman III GRP, and countless others. NASA projects included the Space Shuttle, International Space Station (ISS) and Space Launch Systems (SLS).
My certification of disciplines include, Electronics, Electrical, Aerospace, Aircraft, Petroleum and Chemicals, Clothing and Textiles (C&T) and Weapons Grade Software. I have a BSBA from Columbia Southern University (CSU), and a yet unfinished Masters (MBA).
Passing of Associated Vice President Stew Moore
This year AMA District 8 has had two AVP’s pass away
AVP Stew Moore, Jefferson, Texas
This is from and interview with Stew Moore
AVP of the Month is Steward Moore his fascination with flying and modeling started in WWII and continues to this day. I started with rubber powered, free flight , control line , sailplanes , pattern , pylon , ¼ scale gas and electric models, often flying as a contestant. I have attended model events locally and across the lower United States.
Stew is a 60 year plus member of the AMA, an AMA leader member, Museum patron and Contest Director since the 70”s. I support the AMA’s many club and newcomer programs. My goal is to visit and attend as many Northeast Texas club meetings and flying events as possible in the future.
Stewart Moore
2024 Greater Southwest Aero Modelers All Scale Flyin
26th Annual “All Scale Fly-In”
Saturday October 12th Flying starts at 9:00 am
On Site Concessions Open Flying (No Judging)
Flying Fee $20.00 Includes Pilot Lunch – Any Sized Model
Awards for Static Display, Best WWI, WWII, Post WWII, Best Civilian, and Pilots Choice
Electric Planes and EDF Jets Welcomed – No Gas Turbines
Cash Prizes! – CD-Barry Ponder 817-688-6149
Location – 6903 Randol Mill Rd and Loop 820
Club Website: https://gswam.org
2024 Lt. Col Chuck Rovell TEXAS SCALE CHAMPIONSHIPS
SEPTEMBER 7-8 Pilots Meeting 0830
AMA SCALE CLASSES – SCALE MASTER QUALIFIER and NASA QUALIFIER
Come enjoy some of the finest planes and pilots anywhere. Come fly with us or come cheer on your favorite plane or pilot.
Hosted by Greater Southwest Aero Modelers RC CLUB Hurst, Texas.
Classes for all levels, – 4 Flights Saturday and only 2 flights Sunday
NEW EVENT THIS YEAR – WARBIRD –NO STATIC Judging. JUST FLY THE HECK OUT OF IT!
There is a “Static Only” Class, “Electric Military” Expert and Rookie class, “Electric Civilian” Expert and Rookie class, and “Team Scale”
Check out the attached flyer for ALL CLASSES,
Free lunch to contestants and Lunch available to the general public
Overnight Camping is available.
concession stand ,chairs, and shaded area for Pilots and spectators
Best male pilot under 16—Best Female Pilot under 16 Best Female pilot over 16
EVENT SHIRTS are available by pre order only $25.00 Collar style with a pocket. Call or email me with your request
Lawrence Harville
AMA District VIII
Vice President
Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July to everyone in the District and have an amazing day of Flying.
Chico
Avp District 8
Interview With Harvie Hardnock
Allow me to introduce to you Mr Harvie Hardnock, a member of the AMA for almost 28 years and an active pilot in District 8 from the New Mexico area. In the last year, Mr. Hardnock was selected as an ambassador for FMS and RcBatteries.com due to his excellent flying and commitment to the hobby.
This was our first interview of the series, and who better to select than Mr. Hardnock? So for this first article for our District 8 website, we will talk all about Mr. Hardnock, his flying, and his involvement in the AMA. We set down for some Q&A to get to know Mr Hardnock.
But before we start with the Q&A lets introduce who Mr Harvie Hardnock is. He is has been in the hobby for over 28 Years. His vast knowledge of Radio control includes Cars from 1/10 scale FMS Rock crawler “Atlas” to the FMS Airplane from P-47 to Viper jet. He has been an ambassador to FMS now for one year and also with RcBatteries.com.
Well we did an interview with MR Hardnock and asked him a few questions which some of our District and US modelers will like to know more about how everyone call him “Harvie” and what he does for our Hobby.
Q: How did you started with Hobby?
A: Well my first model that started me on flying was the Champ from Eflite I taught myself to fly with this model. One day i went to the park and saw this kid with his mom and he was flying this airplane and I said to myself if this kid can fly this airplane I know I can do this. So I went ahead got my airplane and went to the same park to fly, I tried to hand launch my airplane and told myself I can do this. If that 8 year old can fly I know I can do it, from there it all started from me. The more I flew the more confidence I got to fly and moved to other models.
Q: So what is your favorite airplane?
A: I got so many favorite airplanes, during the year I have flew many manufacture but FMS airplane has been the one that stock with me one in particular the 1700 F7F Tigercat. the attention to detail for me is 5 star. Details like the F-86 will be the one on jets that hands down I like, the scale from air brake to flight characteristic. There is no other, on the market that you can compare with 4 min of flying on a 5000 rcbatteries Lipeair is amazing. I also like the bigger airplanes and the majestic on how they fly. On scale feature the f7f is why I say is my favorite.
Q: How did you became an ambassador for FMS?
A: Two years ago is when I came in to contact with FMS, just the luck of the draw I got this opportunity. Well it was with the Tigercat that this all started with the issue on the nose gear which was defective and I decided to email the CS from FMS. Rachel from CS was real nice helpful took of me, once she took care of me I kept communicate with her and keep the line open and from there after i got my YouTube channel I send her link and I also mention if there is anyone higher up to share and get recognition. So I continue doing the YouTube channel reviews an a past year. The FMS representative saw my facebook a year ago and it took off from there. Only been brand ambassador for a few month it was December when i started to be an ambassador for FMS.
Q: When did you started being an ambassador to RcBatteries?
A: Kinda the same thing like FMS just talking on email I ask if they will like a representative for an event at my local club, and someone to post in YouTube and Facebook. It took off from there and this batteries will not let you down.
Q:What do you enjoy the must of being and ambassador for this companies?
A: going to this event and meet real nice people, meet some of the must amazing pilot and getting to know new people. Talking about the product airplane from FMS and batteries.
Q: What will you recommend to a new person starting this hobby what to do and what to fly?
A: Go to your Local club and get in touch with there instructor. I always suggest to go an talk to those instructors of the club about beginner program and use the club trainer before you go out and Buy an airplane. Airplane I will suggest for someone starting in this hobby will be the FMS 1200 mm ranger one of the reason is not a big plane or little, takeoff and landing with the spring load strut makes it easier for beginner pilot so when they bounce they will not break. The flying characteristic are also very stable and perfect platform for a beginner pilot.
Q:How long have you been a member of the AMA
A: 28 years
Q: Have you ever though you will be in the position that your at as a ambassador for FMS and RcBatteries
A: No when I first start the my YouTube channel never expect that I takeoff like it did or dream where I am now, I feel very lucky and proud of what I do for this hobby.
Q: which is your favorite type of flying (scale,pattern, …)
A: I have always been a warbird flyer, WWII warbird the scale and how they fly is what got me going. Also I have always had a high wing airplane also for relaxing type flying, but recently I have been taking interest on jets and the rush of the flying jets.
Q: Have you done any competition like scale master or pattern.
A:As flying flying scale competition I never done any competition until one day I attend scale meet In Albuquerque NM. The Rc Club in Albuquerque and flew my first fly scale competition. The way they graded you is on a Scale appearance and flying. I flew my P-47 fms Bonnie, but on this P-47 we change the scheme to one that got capture P-47 and also took my P-51 red tails philippine shark of symbolic. I ended taking 1st P-51 and 3rd p-47
Q:What is your opinion on this new era of ARF, PNP against the old kits?
A: Never been a builder but did try it a long time ago. I tried building a kits but i guess i wanted to go fly right away. I do like ARF specially 60size. And of course the PNP from FMS which some of them you can have them ready to fly in 30 minute and flying that same day. But if you compare the ARF against foam airplane in my opinion the ARF going to fly better than a foam but I want to be quick and in the air so that is the advantage of the Foam airplane.
Well Harvie thank you for your time and for the interview, so folks as you can see a dream come true. Just remember if you don’t try you will never know what could happen and maybe one day you can be just like Harvie and Ambassador for a prestige brand.
With this i will say until the next article and remember always to HAVE FUN AND FLY SAFE.
Chico
AVP District 8
Here is the YouTube channel link: https://www.youtube.com/@starsandstripesrc8475
24th Annual Waco Big Bird Fly-In
Heart of Texas Miniature Aircraft Club
24th Annual Waco Big Bird June 14-15, 2024
Registration opens 8:00 AM – Pilots Briefing 9:00 AM
Registration $30.00 Fri/Sat includes lunch
AMA Membership Required
Time to hang it up.
Hi District VIII. It has been great serving as New Mexico’s AVP. I have been doing something with the district since 2008. I have seen a lot of good and bad thru the years. Mostly good. I served with Jim Rice, Mark Johnson and Lawrence Harville. What a ride. I need to spend more time flying and less time being the police at our field here in Albuquerque.
Thanks for letting serve.
Brian Regan
AMA District VIII AVP
2nd Annual Warbirds & Civilian Fun Fly
*** Event Rescheduled To May 25th***
2nd Annual Warbirds & Civilian Fun Fly April 6, 2024
Event Fee: $20.00 – Includes lunch for pilot
Contest Director: Chico Romero – 951-250-4648
Rockwall Club Website: https://www.rockwallrc.com
Memorial Fun Fly March 23
Lou Montanaro Memorial Fun Fly
March 23rd – 9am to 4pm
The North Dallas RC Club is again proud to host the 3rd annual Lou Montanaro Memorial Fun Fly on Saturday, March 23rd. The Pilots meeting will begin at 9:00am. We will have 3 planned events along with a ton of open flying. All planes are welcome and you will be able to participate in the planned events with any model type.
The Pilot’s fee is $20 and lunch is included. $5 for extra Spectator lunches. All net proceeds from the event will be donated to Wounded Warrior.
Additional details can be found on our website at http://www.ndrcc.com. We look forward to seeing you at Eagle Field again this year for another great event.
Tri City Fliers Annual Warbird Fly-in
Posted by: District-8 AVP Steve Shipley: The Tri City Flyers have held an annual Warbird Fly In for several years. This year the event has been expanded through the weekend to help grow the event. The club has a lot of experience hosting events so you can expect this to be a well run and fun event!
Pilot Fee: $20.00
700’x50′ Grass Runway
Food for purchase
Informal Swap area
Onsite Camping available
Showers & Bathrooms
No Hot Water
POC: Tom DiCuirci
302-535-0431
tomdrcpilot@gmail.com
https://www.tricityflyers.com/a/r/szz/home
Wings MAS June Event
Posted for District-8 AVP Steve Shipley. This is fun event for all fliers. No restriction on plane type, just B.Y.O.P. and have fun with a great group of pilots.
2nd Warbird and Civilian fun fly
Hi
Everyone in the District The rockwall sport flyer club will like to invite you to the 2nd Warbird & Civilian Fly-in on 6 April 2024 for the Rockwall R/C Sport Flyers in Rockwall Texas, the club is located about 25 minutes east of Dallas, TX the add 1906 dowell rd rockwall texas. There will be lunch for the pilot and also awards for the event. IF you have any question please feel free to contact me at 951-250-4648 or my email chico.romero84@gmail.com.
Thank you
Pablo”Chico” Romero
Contest Director
VP Rockwall Club
AVP District 8 AMA
Cloudy Day in Albuquerque
On January 24th I went to Maloof Memorial Park to fly. The day and night before it was raining. Wednesday morning the rain had stopped. It was warm for January and cloudy. There was about seven pilots out this morning. Most of the day we flew bright colored black planes. They were black due to no sun shine. I had a great time. We can fly all year round here in Albuquerque. It will get colder this winter but, we show up and freeze to get some flying in. Come on summer.
Here is a picture of Ray Dukart, Brian Regan, Marlin Smith and Steve Wilcox. Ray is holding a plane that he flew for the first time. The maiden went great. He likes it.
Brian Regan
AMA NM District VIII AVP
13th Annual Four States Swap Meet
Ad posted for Gary Strictland: Texarkana R/C Club – 13th Annual Four States Swap Meet February 17, 2024 Address: 3222West 7th Street Starts: 7:00 AM for Vendors and 9:00 AM for buyers Contacts: Donovan Owens – 903-277-5172 or Paco Ritter – 903-277-5172
Frozen Coyote Fly In.
Greetings from Albuquerque, NM. Lots of flying in the cold mornings. We have had some cold days. Nothing like up north and back east. Snow and rain with high winds have stopped us a couple days. This week is was pretty good with about 32 degrees to start out and then get warmer.
I had an idea the didn’t go well. I was going to new year event like the Polar bear clubs do each winter. It was going to be the first Frozen Coyote fly in. We were to strip to our speedo’s, take off, fly 3 laps and land. No takers and I wasn’t going to do it by myself. So. it didn’t happen. The flying was good fully dressed and it got warmer later in the day. I didn’t get any pictures. Who wants to see a bunch of old men in their swim suits? Not me.
Maybe we can get this done next year. In the mean time, get out and fly, join the AMA and your local club.
Brian Regan
District VIII AVP
Scale Master Qualifier at Greater Southwest Aero modeler club
First of all Sorry for the late post of this event but on Sept 10-11 the Greater Southwest Aero Modeler club put together and amazing event “Scale Master Qualifier” and Mr Lawrence was the Contest Director for this great event. This event brought people from all over Texas and also Louisiana and Oklahoma that came to this event to qualify for the scale master event. There where some beautiful airplane in this event and some great and amazing flyers that if you didn’t know that you where in a Radio control Air field you would have taught that you where looking at the real thing. The event was a great success but it takes a lot of people to have an event like this, so will like to take this time to say thank you to all those volunteers that gave there time on this event. If you didn’t make it this year for the event start planning for next year to come and enjoy and amazing field and great flying. again congratulation to all the winners and also to one special kid that flew his first qualifier for the first time and took First place in Youth class at 14 years old Lawrence Powell did some amazing flying and to see youth participate on this type of event is amazing to see. Also on the same line will like to also say congratulation to this young man for being select to represent District 8 next year at the AMA Camp in 2024.
Again Congratulations to all the winners on the different classes. Until next year hope to see everyone there again next year.
Rockwall Fun Fly Wild wild west
Rockwall Sport Flyers club hosted a great and fun event this past November even though it was set for October but weather and mother nature said we will have this event in Nov. Well it was a lot of fun since it was bring what ever you wanted to fly and the weird the better. We got to see a Pizza Flying and yes it was a Pepperoni Pizza LOL, also had a glider take off from a dolly, great display of warbirds from the Me-163 with the rocket assist, Ov-10 Bronco , and some other beautiful warbirds and you cant leave behind some beautiful Jets also. Overall and amazing event which if you didn’t come you missed a fun time. Again thank you to Mr Paul Sorell and the Rockwall Sport Flyer for putting this event together and with so much fun. Thank you and hope to see some more events like this in the future.
Veteran Day Event at Richardson Club Photos
Sorry here are some more photos
Veteran Day Event at Richardson Club
This past Nov 2023 the Richardson Club celebrated Veteran Day with there fund Raiser. The event was one of great success, the members of the Richardson Club did a great Job honoring those Members that are not with us and for those that still with us that have serve this great country and sacrifice there lives to keep this nation free. Will like to say thank you to Curtis and all the volunteer for making this event such a memorable event. Again if you missed it this year plan on being there next year. After the ceremony there was some great flying and some beautiful airplanes. Again Thank you for hosting this event and looking forward to being there next year.
Labor day Sticks
Greetings from sunny warm (hot) Albuquerque. Bret and I brought our 60 size sticks to the field this weekend. We have been flying these all summer. Most days we have been trying to get about 6 to 8 flights before the heat runs us off. I don’t know how many touch and goes we have done, one after another. While I enjoy my WW1 planes, this has become my plane of choice. Both planes are electric on 6 cells. We are having a great time. The picture is of Brian Regan AVP (me) on the left and Bret Tabor on the right. So far we have not flown the wrong plane. Ha.
Brian Regan
AMA District VIII AVP
Warbirds Over Texas – Presented by: The North Dallas R/C Club
2023 Warbirds Over Texas
Warbirds Over Texas – October 13 & 14th – 9am till 5pm
Presented By: North Dallas RC Club (NDRCC.com)
Registration $35.00 – $25.00 for Saturday Only – Free Pilots BBQ Lunch
Warbirds: Any Scale, Any Power and All Era – 700′ x 600′ Asphalt Runway – Electrical Power available for Charging
Covered Spectators Area – RV Spots Available (limited electrical hookups – Contact Josh to Reserve RV spot at joshkleen@gmail.com)
Farmington Electric fun fly and ARCC scale meet.
Hi from Albuquerque. A month or so ago I attended two events in one weekend. On Saturday I went up to Farmington NM for the San Juan Radio control Club’s electric fly in. It was a blast. There were about 20 pilots and the flew a lot. There was a contest or two with a few guys trying them. All in all it was a real fun time.
On Sunday I went to ARCC’s scale meet. I don’t know how many pilots. I think there was about 25 or more. Flying was great. The weather was warm and light winds. Harry and James did an excellent job. I hope they do this again next year.
Brian Regan
AMA District VIII AVP
Richardson R/C SwapMeet
One of the best Swapmeet in the Dallas area was this past 19 of August of 2023 at Allen High School Cafeteria. This event brought people all over the District VII to sell and buy some very nice airplanes and cant forget also the wifes which also had some Bling Bling. So as you can see if you miss this event you need to plan for next year to come and participate OH and don’t forget the amazing Auction which was a lot of fun. Saw some great airplanes been sold and the people all very friendly. Just remember to mark this event on you calendar as one to attend next year. Great job from the Richardson Club and there members to put such a outstanding event and the organization was amazing. So hope to see you there next year.
Aviation Day 2023 and Member Apreciation day
On August 12, 2023 The Rockwall R/C sport flyers had there Aviation Day & Members Appreciation Day. They had a great turn out from there club members and other club members from the area of Dallas, a day full of fun event and great flying. Some of the events that they had this day where from Egg Drop, Blackjack Landing, Roll Roll Roll and Limbo which was a great success even with all the wind and heat which didn’t stop some of the members and visitor to have fun. The club use this event also for there fund raiser which the organization that they selected is “Rebuilding Warriors”an organization that helps Veterans and First responder with Service Dogs. Every year they help Veterans and First Responders with medical disabilities and PTSD. Will like to say thank you to some of the sponsor of this event: Hobbytown USA, Horizon Hobby, Balsa USA, RC Batteries, Align, RC Plane Stands, and members of the club that donated some wonderful items towards the raffle and silent auction. Can’t wait until next year when they have this great event. Again thank you to the club, there members and volunteers and a great field, hope next year the wind and heat will not be an issue.
Bayou City Flyers War Bird Rally
The Bayou City Flyers of Houston held their War Bird Rally at Scobee field on July 14 and 15, 2023. The 40 pilots that signed up entered some excellent airplanes to fly. Note the photo of the T-33 Turbine Jet. It is owned by Teddy Wang who is from Taiwan and his plane has the markings of the Taiwanese Air Force.
Then, there is the photo of Randy Knopf with his B-2 Spirit Bomber which was very impressive in the sky. He was also awarded the trophy for Best Electric. As for GIANT SCALE, see the photo of Jim McWilliams with his 60 percent NE1 Hemple Cub. Quite a sight to see both on the ground and in the air. He was awarded the trophies for Best Cub and Best of Show.
Also, see the photo of the trophy winners who are listed here L to R.
1. Best Electric: V-2 Bomber, Randy Knopf
2. Best Jet: Tom Kelly
3. Best Multi-Engine and Best Bomber: B-24, Mike Laible
4. Best Axis War Bird: Zero, Iqbal Singh
5. Albert Thibodeaux
6. Best Smoke Hole: Surya Saravan
7. Best Cub and Best of Show: 60 percent NE1 Cub,Jim McWilliams
8. Best Pre-WWII: PT—19, Jim Fuller
9. Lifetime Achievement, Cub Killer: Greg Yancy
10. Fastest WWII Airframe: Kevin Peevy (not shown)
All this, together with the excellent lunch, outstanding raffle items, free shaved ice, and lots of fellowship made this a great event.
Congratulations to President Keith Ratliff and his crew for organizing and hosting this highly successful War Bird Rally.
Fort Worth August Float Fly
August 5 9 am to 5pm
Camp Joy Parkon Watercress Dr Forth Worth
Raffle
Mel Well CD
Woody Lake CD
One of kind modeling
Mervin Ory of Church Point, Louisiana and member of AOA in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana proudly showed off his amazing Wright Flyer at a recent AOA swap meet. Warping wings and other exact scale details are amazing! Mervin Has been flying RC for over 50 years and is an avid builder. He says that “he always flies what he builds”.
Thanks
AVP Jerry Walters
Memorial Day 2023
Greetings from Albuquerque, New Mexico. I went to the local field this morning to get a fright in this Memorial day. There was just a few flyers today. The weather was great. Cool and not windy. I had a good morning.
Went over to the drone side to see some friend fly their drones. There was 5 pilots trying to go in and out of the course they set up. They fly line of site and first person view. Looked like they were having a good time.
The flyers from left to right. Paul Sanchez, Bret Tabor, Jerry Gatewood, Ray Dukart and Jeff Brooks.
Happy Memorial Day and take time to remember the friends we lost this year.
Brian Regan
AMA District VIII AVP
Richardson Club Night Flying
On May 20, 2023 the Richardson had there Night Flying. This event was a complete success some many different model of night time airplane in display and even a Habu with night light which was very nice. Before the Night Flying start the club had there monthly meeting and after the meeting they had Pizza and refreshment for all the members that came out for Both activities. The Night Flying was a lot of fun I even flew my Night Radian and i can tell you cant wait for the next event like this. The members from the club where enjoying a great night clear and dark so all the airplane look amazing even some that the light looked life UFO,LOL. Overall a great event with a great group of people. Thank you for the invitation and can’t wait for the Night Flying.
Rockwall Founders Day Static Display
On May 20,2023 The Rockwall Sport Flyers Club setup a Booth at the Rockwall Founders Day at the Henry Myers Park. The event had Music, food, vendors, Kids area and different booth. The club booth was always busy with adults and kids trying the flight simulator and asking a lot of question about the airplane in display and where can they learn how to fly radio control and location of the field. The looks on kids when they saw some of the model been display was incredible and there eyes said all. Thank you the Club President Tommy Baugh for invitation me to participate on this activity and the members of the club present Robert Short and Lawrence Powell who is one the newest and youngest member of the club and also a good flyer. Well this all for now keep on flying and promoting this great Hobby.
Prop Nuts R.C. Flea Market/Fly In
The Prop Nuts R.C. Club held their Flea Market Fly In on April 15, 2023 at their field near Crosby, Texas. It was a beautiful day with lots of planes and pilots, plenty of flea market merchandise, many enthusiastic spectators, fine food, and a beautiful grass field. In the group photo, you’ll notice many of the participants with their planes, and the officers kneeling in front.
They are L to R:
Marty Mankinen-VP, Allan Smith-President, and Rick Cox-Treasurer.
Congratulations to the whole club for such a successful event!