General Membership Meetings

October 8, 2008 @ 7:00pm

December 3, 2008 @ 7:00pm

January 7, 2009 @ 7:00pm

February 4, 2009 @ 7:00pm

March 11, 2009 @ 7:00pm

All General Membership meetings will be held at the Valle Del Ore RV Resort, 1452 S. Ellsworth Road.

On January 19-20, 2008 the International Miniature Aerobatics Club (IMAC) southwest season got underway with a bang.  The East Valley Aviators in Apache Junction, Arizona hosted the Southwest Region’s first AMA sanctioned IMAC points contest of the 2008 season.  The contest featured fifty-four (54) pilots competing in the Basic, Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, and Unlimited classes.  Along with the locals, pilots came from as far away as Texas, California, Nevada and New Mexico to participate in the contest.

The facilities that the East Valley Aviators Club provided were second to none and the weather, except for the early morning chill, was perfect.  Not only did the pilots take advantage of the weather, but many spectators attended the weekend event marveling at the precision and skill demonstrated by the pilots.  The event was a total success and the participants were very complimentary about the event and the host club.  The following are a few quotes received from some of the participants:

“The EVA club led by Michael Wyman and Bernie Boland did an outstanding job in their first full IMAC event. 54 pilots, near perfect weather and sky and lots of preparation by the above made this event a premiere event to look forward to next year.”  Tim Attaway, Associate Regional Director of IMAC for Southern California, AVP for AMA District 10.

“We sure had a blast at your contest......PERFECT weather!!!”  Shawn Best, Lubbock, Texas.

“Kudos to the EVA club, one of the best contest, I've had the pleasure of flying.”  Howard Pilcher, Wildomar, California.

 
“Big Thanks to Mike Wyman, Bernie Boland, and all the other guys from EVA.  The contest was run to perfection, a real treat considering the large field and short days!  Thanks for all the hard work, looking forward to next year already.”   Daniel Rathbun, Midland, Texas.

 “Well, the first contest in the Southwest Region is in the books.  This was a big contest, and would have been a challenge for any club to pull off, but the EVA club did a great job.  I want to congratulate the EVA club membership, Mike Wyman the CD, and all those who pitched in on a great, smooth running event.  The advance information posted on this thread by Bernie was very helpful, registration was well prepared and went smoothly, the flight lines moved nicely all weekend, and the awards were very nice.  The field at EVA is really a wonderful facility, very well maintained, and in a beautiful location.”  Steven Dente, La Jolla, California.

Mike Wyman was the Contest Director, coordinating the activities before, during and after the event.  Boy Scout Troop 301 did an outstanding job providing early morning snacks, refreshments and lunches for the contest.

The success of any contest is greatly dependent on its volunteers and sponsors, and this contest was no different.  Special thanks to the volunteers, which there are too many to name, who were eager to help out and ensure that this contest was a success.  Their dedication and countless hours of support were invaluable.

Several companies/individuals donated merchandise for the contest.  The East Valley Aviators would like to thank the following companies/individuals for their generous support and contributions that helped to make this contest one of the premier contests in the southwest:

Smart Fly  ●   Viper Hobbies  ●   Desert Aircraft  ●   AeroWorks

Hobbico  ●   Hobby Club  ●   Black Bear Diner  ●   Bill Hempel

Totally German  ●   Lance Sennette

The East Valley Aviators would like to congratulate all of the participants in this years contest.  Below are the top three finishers in each class at this year’s 2008 Superstition Challenge:

BASIC                                                                         SPORTSMAN

1.  Todd Wheeler                                                       1.  Rusty Fried    

2.  Bryan Sennette                                                     2.  Lance Sennette     
3.  Steven Gladstone                                                 3.  Kirt Campbell       

INTERMIDIATE                                                         ADVANCED

1.  Nick Radle                                                            1.  Ryan Archer          

2.  Curtiss Piltcher                                                     2.  Bernie Boland       
3.  Dan Jacobsen                                                      3.  Pedro Brantuas     

UNLIMITED

1.  Bill Hempel            

2.  Eric Powell            
3.  Daniel Rathburn    

The East Valley Aviators look forward to hosting the Superstition Challenge in 2009.

Mickey Ohland
President, East Valley Aviators