Hi all! I can’t believe it’s that time again. I’m still out at large; however, I did attend a couple more events in District X to learn about how others put them on.
First, I attended the 22nd Annual Arizona Electric Festival at the Arizona Model Aviators’ Superstition Airpark in Mesa, Arizona. There were all kinds of electric airplanes present and approximately 55 pilots. It was a really great event.
Next was Desert Jet Storm at the Speedworld R/C Flyers’ field in Wittmann, Arizona. There were more than 75 pilots doing a lot of great jet flying. Interestingly, Randy Smith, a District XI member, did a great job as contest director with some help from Terry Buckley.
Between those two events, I stayed at a resort in Sun City, Arizona. Rolph Grunden, a member of the Arizona Model Pilots Society, was also there and offered to take me to the club’s field, which is close by. It’s yet another great place to fly.
By the time you read this, I’ll be back home and attending several events in our district this spring. I thought retirement meant not being busy, but I know now that is not true.
Keep building and flying!
Phil Tallman
Vice President