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August 2026 - District VIII

Check out the events in District VIII. There are many from which to choose. Visit amadistrict8.org. See you at the field.

Two people smiling with a model plane on grass.
(L-R): Greater Southwest Aero Modelers club member Carl Low and his son, 12-year-old Charlie. Dad taught this young man to fly; he’s one to watch!
Eight men stand smiling in a grassy field, model airplane on the ground.
North Dallas RC Club members enjoy a day of flying. (L-R): Woody Woods, Steve Schweickhardt, District VIII Associate Vice President (AVP) and Club President Gordon Guillory, Gerry Bishop, Club Vice President Bill Shirk, Temple Hoffer, Mehrdad Farjadian, and Club Membership Chairman Rodney McEntire. Photo by AVP Gordon Guillory.
Six men standing outdoors on grass, one sitting with model airplanes and equipment.
Fort Worth Thunderbirds members (L-R): Woody Lake, Rod Sollis, Club Secretary Mark Johnson, Vice President Chris Beradi, Treasurer Scott Hayes, and Fred Neal. Photo by AVP Johnny Hunt.
Four people smiling behind a model military plane on a wooden platform outdoors.
(L-R): Eric and Liz Huffines, with Isaac and Olivia Morales, show off their B-25. Photo by AVP Chico Romero.
Smiling man in a patterned shirt, standing indoors with framed airplane artwork.
District VIII AVP D. Tom Holmsley has passed away. He had been an AVP since 2017 and was an outstanding AMA member and all-around good guy. We say goodbye to a great person who was well known and respected by everyone who met him. Tom will be missed.
Team posing with a blue model aircraft, holding a "Tulsa Golden Hurricane" banner outside.
The Fort Worth Thunderbirds hosted the SAE Aero Design competition for college students from all over the world. Shown is the University of Tulsa team from Tulsa, Okla.

 

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