MAY 2006 DISTRICT 1 REPORT:
Andy Argenio, District I Vice President

The Discover Flying R/C Club located at Marston Mills on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, had its annual Frost Fly on January 1, 2006. In spite of the snow showers, the event was a tremendous success with nonstop flying all day. The many smiling faces tell the story.

THE DISCOVER Flying Radio Control Club is one of District I’s many popular clubs that sponsor numerous activities including fun-flys, cookouts, competitions, and International Miniature Aircraft Association (IMAA) events each year.

This club’s success is the result of great leadership and a willingness of club members to contribute their time in planning, running, and participating in the club activities.

Many of the club members travel several hours to and from my hobby shop and I have come to find them the most passionate and enthusiastic group of aeromodelers, always looking for cutting-edge RC products and projects to undertake.

How many clubs could pull off a successful event in the middle of winter in New England? My friend Carl Vogel, the president of Discover Flying R/C, sent the following report on the club’s Frost Fly.

“A dusting of snow the night before and snow showers throughout the day didn’t prevent the 75 people who braved the cold to join us for our club’s biennial hosting of this year’s Frost Fly. For the first time in its more than 30-year history, this was an AMA-sanctioned event.

“Many of our friends from the Otis club joined us as did a contingent from the Wingbusters club in Middleboro, Massachusetts. Several came from Martha’s Vineyard.

“We had a large assortment of food. Chili is a tradition and was supplied by Dick Manning and Chris and Matthew Atti along with corn bread, salads, brownies, cookies, and more. Tony Fajo cranked up his grill contributing burgers, dogs, and linguica.

“This was a terrific event and if you missed it you truly missed a great one.

“This event is hosted alternately by our club in Hyannis and our sister club, the Otis Model Aero Club, at its field in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Next year the event will be at the Otis club so put it on your calendar. It’s always great fun and camaraderie.”

Thanks, Carl, for this event report and the efforts of all those who have contributed to making this a major winter event that attracts fliers from the entire northeast district.