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July 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.

Man kneels beside large remote-controlled plane, smiling, outdoors on a clear day.
After 14 years, Associate Vice President (AVP) Jerry Walters is stepping down from his AVP duties. He has been flying models for 45 years and is one of our longest-serving AVPs in District VIII. He will be missed! He has put many of our modelers in Model Aviation magazine. When you see him at the field, give him a big thank you for a job well done.
 
Three men smiling, one holding a plaque, standing outside in casual attire.
(L-R): Troy Phillips, the president of the Rockwall RC Club in Rockwall, Texas, presents Neal Higinbotham with the Rockwall Lifetime Member award. AVP Chico Romero is also pictured. Troy is also the District VIII contest coordinator.
 
A person smiles kneeling by a large model airplane on a sunny day.
Stepping up in a big way: I am proud to announce Gordon Guillory as District VIII’s newest AVP. Many of you already know him well because of his attendance at events. Currently the president of the North Dallas RC Club, Gordon has been flying warbirds and sport, electric, gas, and EDF airplanes for 34 years. I first met him when he was president of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. organization’s local chapter. When you see him, he is easy to spot; he’s the tall guy with a big smile. Say hi!
 
Five men holding model airplanes on a grassy field, smiling at the camera.
The Tyler Modelers Club (TMC) in Tyler, Texas, hosted its third annual In The Sticks Flyin with 41 registered pilots. (L-R): Alan Mcentarfer, Rick Madrigal, TMC Vice President/Secretary Phil Beckmon, TMC President Wayne Garrett, and Larry Hawks Jr. from the Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society.
 
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