Dave Mathewson talks about "field safety bench" designed by District II member Charlie Myer from the Merokee Radio Control Club on Long Island Associated Vice President, Gary Fitch travels to several events in his area each year, and comments on some that he attended in 2005 Featured article in  April MA, "In the Air" about Southern Tier Aero Radio Society (STARS), and its members of birth and development of the Giant Scale movement

Monthly District II Report Photos: Tri-Rivers club members; Brian Morse, Junie Morse, Fred Corso, Vern Morse, Gordie Loomis, Kevin Morse. Darryl Tenney, Steve Kremer, George Fuller, Tom O’Rouke, Gary Kollhoff, Mark Swan, Manley Davis, and Dave Thompson. Jamestown Flying Aces Fun-Fly, Bill Parenti, John Schauman, Stewart Northrop, Charlie Scholeno, Mike Espinoza, Steve Swanson. Jim Auria, Max Doverspike, Jim Keller, Bud Carlson, John Hall, Norm Newhouse, (late) Wes Holland Dennis Morgan, Chris Morgan, and John Conklin - Ken Sherry, John Tucker - Ithaca Radio Control Society Open House, Mark Arnold, Otis Drew,Jim Bruno, Dave McKenna, Doc Markowitz,Greg DiPasquale, Carl West, John Wishart,Bob Gosse, Terry Wildey, Dave Woolley, Dan Stomka, Lynn Baker, and Dave Baylor

   Dave Mathewson states "The OUTDOOR flying season is almost here" AVP Ray Juschkus reports on the Long Island Silent Flyers (LISF) sailplane contest GCA RC Club of Northern New Jersey promotes hobby with High School for our youth program, Washington Township’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, Morris County 4-H program and Washington Township Police Department celebrate ‘National Night Out.’

Monthly District II Report Photos: Tom Kiesling, Mike Lachowski, Garden State Circle Burners (photo), Pat Gesvaldo, Walt Dean

   AMA’s best kept secret? AMA Education Committee associate vice president Ray Juschkus talks about old friend, Wally Kranz   Ray Juschkus talks about the NEAT (Northeast Electric Aircraft Technology) Fair 2005 held Peaceful Valley, New York

Monthly District II Report Photos: Wally Kranz, Alfred Fusco, NEAT 2005 (photo)

   Paradise RC Flyers holds Annual Radio Controlled Precision Aerobatics (RC Pattern) contest Somerset Signal Senders (SSS) holds second annual Electric Fun-Fly UPCOMING EVENT Westchester Radio Aeromodelers (WRAM) Show in White Plains, NY

Monthly District II Report Photos: Joe Lachowski, Members of Paradise RC, Sal LoSardo, Marc Vigod and Austin Vigod

   

comments on electric power being strong Two clubs have made their local Hospice for charitable efforts - Plattsburgh Radio Aeromodelers (PRAM) and Leatherstocking RC Buzzards   Club members of Plattsburgh Radio Aeromodelers (PRAM) honor deceased club members

Monthly District II Report Photos: Roy Perry,Ken Lucia, Lesley Deleski, Mike Spreutels, Tom Shortell, John Yaniro and Gary Dumas

   

reports on the FF members in New York

Monthly District II Report Photos: Kelsey Bell, John Regalbuto, Brian Pacelli, Don Ross and Dave Mathewson

  Dave Mathewson appreciates our district members who write about club’s activities 

  Staten Island Radio Control Modelers (SIRCM) club president Tom Abate wrote about Boy Scouts’ visiting the SIRCM field  Dave Mathewson reports about the outdoor flying season and comments about our modeling friends who were severely affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita  Please visit AMA's web site for further information at: www.modelaircraft.org/katrina

Monthly District II Report Photos: Charlie Debartolo, Photos of Boys Scouts at Staten Island Radio Control Modelers (SIRCM) 

  First Annual Capitol Jet Rally sponsored by Empire State Aerosciences Museum (ESAM) and Jet Pilots Organization (JPO) with  District II Representative Art Arro as CD  AMA and District II losses a true modeler in June; Jerry Behrens passes away Dave Mathewson reports on the The Dale Association

Monthly District II Report Photos: Frank Alvarez , Art Arro, Adil Nasim, Jeff Lynds, Jerry Behrens, Ron Leopardi, Wilbur Turner, Dan Hutchings, John Steel, Joe Discenza, Tony Steiner, Bob Lilly, Paul Osinski, Gary Howe, Charles Getz, Patrick Getz, Clarence Ragland, John Roberts

  Dave Mathewson reports on the FLYING SEASON in full swing (AVP) Peter Seiffert reports on the Oswego Valley Modelaires’ (OVM) fin-fly Report on the Radio Control Club of Rochester (RCCR) fun-fly near Brockport, New York 
Considered becoming involved in your community "Adopt-A Highway" Lazy Eights RC Club - Jersey Coast Sport Flyers - North Country Flying Tigers (NCFT)

Monthly District II Report Photos: Tim Pease, Justice Dann, Darrel Eckhard, Scott Miller (aircraft), Kyle Stacy, Kyle’s dad, Ray Stacy, "Adopt-A Highway Sign" by the North Country Flying Tigers (NCFT)

  Dave Mathewson reports on Rockland County Radio Control Club’s (RCRCC) Community Appreciation Day and Electric Fly-In 
  West Windsor Flying Club (WWFC) first annual Sea Cadet Flying Day on May 22, 2005 Fourth-Generation AMA family member Looking for a way to get some local public relations? (Read More) Dave Mathewson informs AMA members about the new format in the "AMA News"

Monthly District II Report Photos: Sal Lucania, Kenny Worthington, Jerry Reichert, Anthony Molesphini Ryan Mcgrew, Victoria and Scott Schultz, Ray Gallo

  Dave Mathewson reports on GALEVILLE REVISITED Ithaca Radio Control Society’s (IRCS) Annual Fly-In Breakfast   AVP Gary Fitch comments on Small RC clubs Dave Mathewson thanks the members of JCRCC for hosting the District II Fourth Annual Fly-In at Lake Clear, New York -

Monthly District II Report Photos: IRCS Flightline;, Frankinville RC’ers: Chip Spencer, Bob Means, Justin Ingersoll, Andy Barth, Charlie Cappellino, Howard Crosby, Fred Plumber, Bill Bradt, Mike McCormack, Bill Ensell; Joe Beshar, Leon Shulman, Roy Hulse.

  Dave Mathewson comments about New District II representatives Contest Boards; Rich Fletcher - RC Scale Aerobatics, Tom Hampshire - Precision Aerobatics, Dave King - Carrier; Bob Ytaurte for Speed; Jim Gall for Racing; and Roy Glenn for Combat Bob Balsie reports one of the larger mall shows in our district by Aero Guidance Society of Endicott, NY Norm Berger, president of the Tri-County RC Club wrote about the club donating RC gear for the troops Keene Valley RC hosting the District II Fourth Annual Fly-In at Lake Clear, New York.

Monthly District II Report Photos: Bruce Reed, Dave Mathewson, Tom Bickford

  Dave Mathewson comments about New District II representatives Contest Boards; Rich Fletcher - RC Scale Aerobatics, Tom Hampshire - Precision Aerobatics, Dave King - Carrier; Bob Ytaurte for Speed; Jim Gall for Racing; and Roy Glenn for Combat Bob Balsie reports one of the larger mall shows in our district by Aero Guidance Society of Endicott, NY Norm Berger, president of the Tri-County RC Club wrote about the club donating RC gear for the troops Keene Valley RC hosting the District II Fourth Annual Fly-In at Lake Clear, New York.

Monthly District II Report Photos: Bruce Reed, Dave Mathewson, Tom Bickford

  Dave Mathewson appoints Tim Pease as District II Education Coordinator Tony Rossi comments on his clubs Somerset Signal Senders in Somerset County, New Jersey, first electric contest Associate Vice President Ray Juschkus visits the Whitman Flyers Swap Meet in Melville, New York AVP Ray Juschkus reports about the 23rd Levittown Hall Swap Meet by the Nassau Flyers/Long Island Condors Plan to attend the Fourth Annual AMA District II Fly-In to be held September 17-18, 2005, at the Adirondack Regional Airport in Lake Clear, New York.

Monthly District II Report Photos: Len Cacciatore. Ed Nicol, Leon Shulman, Ed Wentworth, Lewis Schwab, Jessica Schwab, Steve Robinson, Lee Eichenbaum, Frank Parrinello, Archie Defendini, James Romano, Tom Scotto,

  Dave Mathewson (District II VP) informs District II members about the District II Web Site Ernie Nikodem (District II AVP) attends the Flying Knights of Hamburg Scale Rally on August 7 and 8, 2004 and John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest September 29, 2004, in Lockport, New York sponsored by Niagara County Model Aircraft Club Former District II member Hal deBolt passed away earlier today in Florida at the age of 86.

Monthly District II Report Photos: 

Members of the Suffolk Falcons, Al Mantelli, Walter Ernestberger, Roman Paryz, Lyn Perry, Jim Roller, Marty Timm

  Dave Mathewson (District II VP) comments on the best-known effort addressing safety, is Charlie Meye

r and the Meroke Radio Control Club flight-safety bench HOT TOPIC - fail-safe capabilities in radio-controlled models Frank Mendicino

, member of the Electric Powered Aeromodelers (EPA) goes to the summer weather of the South Pole Cancellation of

(NEAT) fair - Tom Hunt and his crew from Silent Electric Flyers of Long Island (SEFLI) did a great job making the best of a bad situation Annual Rhinebeck Jamboree modelers come to this event every year with some impeccable model aircraft Annual Westchester Radio Aeromodelers (WRAM) show in White Plains, New York is set for February 25-27, come by and meet Dave Mathewson (D2 VP) and Don Koranda, AMA’s new Executive Director at the AMA booth.

Monthly District II Report Photos: Frank Mendicino's (south pole) guard member, Bob Frey

  Dave Mathewson (District II VP) reports on the participation and strategic planning by the AMA Executive Council in February
   South Jersey Radio Control Society (SJRCC) held its 1st Annual Halloween picnic and open-flying event    Jim Lewis (DII AVP) makes his rounds of New York North Country    Don Koranda as the new AMA Executive Director    2005 4th Annual District II  Fly-In tentative date scheduled in September 2005 in the Saranac Lake region (NY)

Monthly District II Report Photos: Frank Mackie, Don Loomis, Plattsburg Aeromodelers Charity Fun-Fly

   FLYING ACES CLUB (FAC) oldest and largest modeling groups in the country, dedicated to building and flying FF rubber-powered Scale models    Ed Smith and Lou Stout of Blairstown Aero Modelers builds a couple of "Dick Sarpolus design Double Impact" as a team  Garret Wikoff - President of the Voltaires of Central New York reports on the 15th Annual Electric Fun-Fly (July 17-18)

Monthly District II Report Photos: Fran Ptaszkiewicz, Vic Didelot, Roger Willis, Ed Smith, Lou Stout, Dave Baron, Tim Smarzo, Dan Czeh

  Dave Mathewson (District II VP) reports on the 2004 3rd Annual AMA District II Fly-In  Radio Control Aircrafters of New York (RCAWNY) promoting model aviation in its community Associate Vice President (AVP) Ray Juschkus reports on Slope Soaring on Long Island?

Monthly District II Report Photos: Tom Unger, Art Valand, Tom Haake, Phil Grzeskowiak, Ed Anderson, RichWatson, Wes Wagner, Ron Parigoris

  Jersey Coast Radio Control Club (JCRCC) 2004 3rd Annual AMA District II Fly-In at the JCRCC field in Wall Township, New Jersey, on October 2-3, 2004 Dave Mathewson (District II VP) comments on Maynard Hill, the man behind the successful Transatlantic flight Canandaigua Chiefs holds first annual fly-in and airshow on July 17-18, 2004 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers (JCSF) presents the Monmouth County Park System waterproof, portable defibrillator and a check for $1000.00

Monthly District II Report Photos: Lynn Bowerman, Greg Covey, Trevor Ewell, Tom Forsythe, Joe Somers, Rich Brook, Stan Berger Michelle Spears, James Gray, Edward Loud

  Rockland County Radio Control Club (RCRC) holds Second Annual Indoor Air Show and Exhibition at the Pascack Community Center, and included members of several clubs turned out to participate - Interstate Model Flying Club, and Metropolitan Sport Squadron, Middlesex Modelers, and the Brooklyn Skyscrapers Annual Great Grape Gathering (GGG) held this year in Geneseo, New York, June 25-27  with the help of the Western New York Free Flight Society Congratulations also go to Ed Keck elected to the Model Aviation Hall of Fame for 2004

Monthly District II Report Photos: FAI Pattern Competitor Danny Landis, Brooklyn Skyscraper member Bob Langelius, Krystalyn Sadwick (11 year old) and her grandfather Vince, Model Aviation Hall of Fame member Windy Urtnowski, Model Aviation Hall of Fame member Ed Keck

  Contest Coordinator, Dave King, wrote to say that there is now another good facility in the northern New Jersey area for indoor RC  Nick Maggio, president of the Washington’s Crossing Radio Control Flyer’s Association reports on the relationships between flying-field landlords and clubs  Dave Donnelly, superintendent of Washington Crossing State Park, presents certificate for outstanding volunteer efforts on behalf of the New Jersey State Park Service Dave Mathewson Congratulates Middlesex Modelers recipients of one of several AMA Flying Site Assistance (FSA) Grants for 2004 Dave Mathewson comments on Clarence Ragland unique "Ragland Technique" Ginger Mathewson CAN ACTUALLY FLY! using the "Ragland Technique"

Monthly District II Report Photos: Modelers at inaugural flying session at the Westfield Armory, Aviation Hall of Fame and AMA District II member Leon Shulman (circa 1945), Clarence Ragland, Ed Cooper, Herb Ziegler, Ginger Mathewson

  Anthony Curcuruto wrote about the Top O’ New Jersey RC Club’s Annual Spring Water Fly Electric Powered Aeromodelers (EPA) of Schenectady, New York and support of the Thundervolts Radio Control Club sponsored a lecture by modeling icon Maynard Hill 2004 3rd Annual AMA District II Fly-In scheduled for October 2-3 hosted by the Jersey Coast Radio Control Club (JCRCC) at it's field in Wall Township, New Jersey

Monthly District II Report Photos: Herb and Bob Kircher,  Maynard Hill, Dan Whiteman, John Hackert

  Resolving flying site conflicts at Sunken Meadow State Park., NY (CLAMS & IMAS) Don Steeb, a little history about his actuators and museum donation Myron Carey and his history in model aviation Bob Dunn receives "AMA Award of Merit" by AVP Gary Fitch

Monthly District II Report Photos: Members of the Islip Model Aviation Society, Don Steeb and Michael Smith, Myron Carey , Bob Dunn

  Annual Binghamton Aeros’ Giant-Scale Fun-fly was held August 9-10, 2003 at at the Chenango Bridge Airport. District II AVP Gary Fitch reports on Southern Tier Aero Radio Society (STARS) 26th Annual Scale Rally held at Olean Municipal Airport July 12-13, 2003 Plans for the 2004 District II Fly-in by the Jersey Coast Radio Control Club will host the event at the club’s field in Wall Township, New Jersey

Monthly District II Report Photos: Jim Daris, Ken McCaughin, Ray Wrubleski, Charles Yaindl, Chris Dascano, Larry Haskell, Milt Peacock, Pat Dechamps 

  Dave Mathewson (District II VP) comments on the significant advantage asking our neighbors for their support.  Delaware Valley Federation of Model Airplane Clubs hosted Scouts to the Skies Camporee at Lakehurst Navel Air Station, Lakehurst, New Jersey  Jim Gallagher of Washington Crossing RC helped organize a first-class static display for the Scouts Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers (Firebirds) put a lot of emphasis on community relations  The Town of Brookhaven on Long Island, New York, provides two flying sites in the town for modelers to enjoy  Long Island Aero Radio Society (LIARS) recently presents plaque, recognizing  the Town of Brookhaven  support  Bob Reynolds report on RC Combat at Defense Hill Flying Site 

Monthly District II Report Photos:  Jim Gallagher, Steve Dinnerman, Joe Petro, Matt Hauf, Tom Paciello, Sal Calvagna, Mario Calvagna, Town of Brookhaven Supervisor John Lavalle, Defense Hill and Meroke members (RC Combat Group Photo)

  Ernie Nikodem (District II AVP) comments on  Fly Over Niagara,  held at New York State Reservoir Park,  Madaille College Buffalo, New York, GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Slow Survival Combat (SSC) Winners:  Matt Kirsch, Jim Warner, Joe Chovan,  Ernie Nikodem   Ray Juschkus (District II A VP) reports on his club’s annual contest "The Long Island Silent Flyers" 2004 3rd Annual AMA District II Fly-In will be held in Wall Township, New Jersey by the Jersey Coast Radio Control Club

Monthly District II Report Photos: Sam Krawec, Trevor Swartz, Trenesha Cooper, Clarence Ragland, Ronnie Cooper, Angela Chandia, Matt Kirsch, Jim Warner, Joe Chovan, Ernie Nikodem and Hans Weidicker

  Dave Mathewson (District II VP) comments on District II clubs that are involved with introducing model aviation to their communities, young and old alike. Stu Baron of the Union Model Airplane Club sent the following about a program he helped organize. Ithaca Radio Control Society (IRCS) (Ithaca, New York) hold an annual winter building project to help new members learn proper building techniques.  Pat Savolskis and Dan Stomka learns building techniques from IRCS members Arlo English, Otis Drew, and Jim Rundle.  The Jersey Coast Sport Fliers (JCSF) is one of District II’s largest and most active clubs that is involved with their community.  New Jersey Pine Barons’ club attracts large numbers of middle and high-school students who visit during field trips each year.

  Thunder Over Tupper - held annual fly-in held at Tupper Lake, New York   Mountain Radio Control (RC) Modelers held annual community air show in Old Forge, New York CD Walt Throne organized the 2003 air show from Giant Scale RC Aerobatics to Control Line Outdoor Free Flight is alive and well in District II - Brooklyn Skyscrapers held its annual Sky-Scraper Annual at Barron Field in Wawayanda, New York  Congratulations to Junior US Team Members, Sara Radziunas wins F1B - Amanda Barr who won both F1J/P and ABC Gas.

  Dave Mathewson (District II Vice President) reports on 2nd Annual AMA District II Fly-In hosted by Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society Report on North East Aircraft Technology (NEAT) and lithium batteries  Clarence Sailplane annual F1.5B contest  Dave (District II Vice President) reports on - Time for Mall Shows and some advice

Monthly District II Report Photos: Roman Paryz, Marty Timm, John Cake and Ernie Hayworth

District II Report 2003

There will not be a District II Report for December - AMA Nat's will be the column topic in Model Aviation

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  Dave Mathewson (District II Vice President) comments how exciting year this has been to be an aviation enthusiast Charles Stager (Prez. of the Pine Barren Modelers) reports on his club's participation in the "Centennial of Flight Celebration" of Ocean County, New Jersey World Miniature Warbird Association (WMWA) holds its Annual Warbird Classic in Gilbertsville, New York / Saturday evening banquet included Tuskegee Airmen. TufFlight Models sponsors "Combat Over Cicero" at the Midstate Modelers field in Cicero, New York / Information on the interest of rc combat aircraft Dave Mathewson (District II Vice President) reminds everyone, try to attend the "2nd Annual AMA District II Fly-In" is being held at Floyd Bennett Field October 4-5, 2003.

  Jersey Coast RC Club’s (JCRCC) and 91st Bomb Group of the World Miniature Warbird Association presents the 3rd Annual Warbird Fly-In in Wall Township, New Jersey / Associate Vice President (AVP) Eric Henderson reports on the annual pattern contest by Roxbury Area Model Aircraft Club’s (RAMAC) Special Award presented to Dean Pappas for 30 plus years of years of enormous contributions of modeling AVP Bill Poythress recommends visiting the Aerodrome’s Model Museum when attending Rhinebeck District II Vice President Dave Mathewson would like to remind everyone that the 2nd Annual AMA District II Fly-In  will be held by the Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society’s (PARCS)  (October 4 and 5),

  Doug Crawford as New District II Webmaster   Club Locater by Bill Lee of District VIII  New District II Event Calendar for posting club events Eric Henderson of New Jersey as New District II AVP (Associate Vice President) Dave Mathewson (VP) reports on the 1st Annual AMA District II Fly-In

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March

  Jack Sugameli (District II Webmaster) repots on how we can get our flying fix Circle Burners, led by Carl Holzwarth being instrumental what may be the nation’s first aeromodeling club within the 4-H Gary Fitch (AVP) visits Wellsville Area Small Plane Society’s annual inter-club fun-fly Rick and Priscilla (Fitch) ties the knot at the WASPS Fun Fly

February

January