The
27th Joe Nall Fly-In is in the books. This
Giant Scale fly-in is one of the largest
modeling events in the nation. A record
number of pilots attended and this year's
expanded flightline was so large that
shuttle bus service was provided so
attendees could move between venues.
Your AMA was present with what has become a traditional
AMA merchandise tent, in a new "home"
provided by Bliss Teague, District IV vice
president. The expanded tent allowed members
more room to shop and provided a secure area
after hours, eliminating the need to pack
the merchandise each night.
Another tradition of Joe Nall is the Academy's annual
Membership Meeting. Led by President Dave
Mathewson, AMA officers gave updates of
current projects within the organization.
Rich Hanson, former District X vice president and now
serving as the AMA government and regulatory
affairs officer, gave a detailed overview of
the Aviation Rulemaking Committee's (ARC)
recent release and AMA's response. Rich's
presentation and other AMA/FAA information
can be found at
www.modelaircraft.org/news/ama-faa.aspx.
Sheila Tweedy, AMA retail operations
director, with the expanded new home at Joe
Nall.
Rich Hanson,
AMA government and regulatory affairs
officer, briefs more than
300 members about FAA concerns at the AMA
annual Membership Meeting.
We know that "maiden flight" means
the first flight of any aircraft. Only those
who have stood at the flightline, in a park
area, or a back yard with an untested
airplane know the feeling you get just
before that first launch.
Did I check everything? How far out of trim is it going
to be? Depending on the sweat equity and
investment, many knees have been known to
knock during this adventure.
The Academy did just such a launch this June in the
form of a new program to allow members to
communicate with each other. AMA's new
forums can be found at
www.modelaircraft.org/community.aspx.
Do you have a question and are looking for an answer?
Check out our new membership service and
stay in the loop.
In June we had the first Host and
Hostess for the season at the International
Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie,
Indiana. Tommy and Lilly Patterson from
Foley, Alabama, donated 30 days of service
to the Academy by staying on site and
welcoming members and guests. A special
thank-you goes to the Pattersons for helping
many visitors experience a positive stay.
Tommy and
Lilly Patterson from Foley, Alabama, were
the June Host and Hostess.
The AMA Membership Drive is still in
progress. Check out
www.modelaircraft.org/membershipdrive.aspx
for the rules and
www.modelaircraft.org/membershipdrive/leaders.aspx
for the current standings.
MA
In the spirit of
flight.
Jim Cherry, Executive Director
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