Edition: Model Aviation - 2002/10
Page Numbers: 160

AMA News - District II Report

New Jersey / New York / Europe

District II Vice President

  • Dave Mathewson

Vice President 7271 State Fair Blvd., Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Phone: (315) 727-4275 Fax: (315) 635-1039 E-mail: dmathewson@mindspring.com Web page: http://www.amadistrictii.org

Associate Vice Presidents

  • Roy A. Brown, USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 07903. E-mail: BrwnRoy@cs.com
  • Sal Calvagna, 1335 Broadway Avenue, Holbrook, NY 11741. Phone: (631) 737-6327. E-mail: ncalvagn@suffolk.lib.ny.us
  • Gary Fitch, 1219 Slab City Rd., Franklinville, NY 14737. Phone: (716) 676-2498. E-mail: gmfitch@hotmail.com
  • Ray Juschkus, 59 Livingston Street, St. James, NY 11780. Phone: (631) 862-5589. E-mail: rayjay@ix.netcom.com
  • Jim Lewis, P.O. Box 61, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Phone: (315) 393-2580. E-mail: swtdove@northnet.org
  • Tom Murray, 31 Voorhees Drive, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Phone: (908) 766-5656. E-mail: thmurray3@aol.com
  • Ernie Nikodem, 407 Willow Street, Lockport, NY 14094. Phone: (716) 434-8350. E-mail: marlenernie@juno.com
  • Bill Poythress, 2 Hemlock Court, Saugerties, NY 12477. Phone: (914) 246-8850
  • Adam Sattler, 41 Perry Avenue, Latham, NY 12110. Phone: (518) 783-8929. E-mail: asattle1@nycap.rr.com
  • Peter Seiffert, 8636 Grey Birch Dr., Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Phone: (315) 635-6370. E-mail: pseiffe1@twcny.rr.com
  • Alexander Szemere, One Talia Rd., Kendall Park, NJ 08824-1705. Phone: (732) 821-5641. E-mail: drszemere@aol.com

Frequency Coordinator

  • Dan Williams, 27 Treeline Dr., Liverpool, NY 13090. Phone: (315) 652-7740. E-mail: dlw@dreamscape.com

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South Jersey Golden Eagles RC Club — Pattern Contest (June 8–9, 2002)

Thanks to Ed Martz for this write-up of his club's recent Pattern contest.

A Pattern contest was held June 8 and 9, 2002, in Monroeville, NJ, by the South Jersey Golden Eagles RC Club (also known as Clayton RC Club). Contest Directors George Asteris and Jay Gerber put on a very successful contest with 28 contestants from NSRCA (National Society of Radio Controlled Aerobatics) Districts I and II participating.

NSRCA president and club member Eric Henderson held a judges' seminar on June 7 to help pilots prepare for the weekend's contest. The weather could not have been better, with clear skies and light breezes.

An all-you-can-eat lunch was available Saturday, with chef Don Lamkin working the grill. A cookout was provided at George's house for supper after flying ended on Saturday. No one went home hungry!

The flying was very good in all classes, with first, second, and third places up for grabs right into the last round. Prizes were donated by a number of manufacturers. Winners in their respective classes were:

  • Sportsman: Art Riegel
  • Intermediate: Todd Siegal
  • Advanced: Ken Valcz
  • Masters: Raoul Querze
  • FAI: Don Szcur

Ithaca Radio Control Society (IRCS) Open House — Report (June 1, 2002)

On June 1, 2002, Associate Vice President Gary Fitch visited the Ithaca Radio Control Society (IRCS) Open House, an annual event where fliers and the public are invited to enjoy the site, good food, and RC flying. Gary sent in the following report.

This is just one of several events the IRCS promotes in the community. They also have a mall show and introductory club events. IRCS is a Gold Leader Club.

The day brought sunshine and a 30 mph breeze. That didn't stop Open House attendees from taking to the air. More than 30 aircraft graced the ground and sky. Terry Wildey of the IRCS logged the most flights and the most spectacular landing — a dead-stick into a poplar tree while attempting to make the field.

The wind was so strong it actually blew the airplane out of the tree to within reach of the ground. Even IMAA (International Miniature Aircraft Association) assistant director Vince Quartararo showed his big 40% Extra with a DA-150, his 30% Giles, and did an admirable job flying his .40-powered Armadillo. Yes, even IMAA folks fly the little ones!

Attending to the kitchen duties were IRCS club president Carl Smith manning the grill and Cornel Lamey serving hotdogs and hamburgers. Of course, 83-year-old Arlo English was the unofficial IRCS welcoming committee and had a smile and a good word for everybody. In spite of the winds, everyone had a terrific time.

District II Fly-In Plans

Plans for the District II Fly-In are coming along nicely. The event is hosted by the Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society (STARS) at their field in Phoenix, NY.

Flyers with directions have been sent to all clubs in District II. Additional information can be found on the District II website: http://www.amadistrictii.org.

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