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March 2025 - District IX

Traditionally, I’ve used the March issue to showcase some of our hardiest fliers who brave the elements to get a flight in on the very first day of the year. As you can see, some of these clubs have been out there regardless of the weather for many years.

This year, I noticed there is an AMA blog that has followed our lead and shows clubs from across the country. Still, here in the outback of the US, most of our fliers have to do much more than put on a baseball cap and a coat.

I’ll lay down a challenge to members in any other district to come and fly with us next New Year’s Day.

Group with model planes outdoors, sunny day.
The Omahawks, in Omaha NE, similar to many District IX clubs this year, had much less snow than usual.
Group of people in winter clothes under a pavilion with model planes on the ground.
Jefco Aeromod’lers RC Club’s I. C. Carb event goes back 50 years.
Four men in winter clothing, two holding remote controllers near a snowy fence.
The Propbusters RC Club, in Rapid City SD, has gathered for their Frost Your Buns event for more than 35 years.
Group of people outdoors, bundled up in coats, with a sign reading "Horse Fly Today Jan 1 BYO Gun Club."
The Beresford Area Radio Flyers, in Beresford SD, has hosted the Frozen Finger Fly for many years.
Five people with model airplanes, standing in a snowy field near a caution sign.
The Red River R/C Flyers, in Grand Forks ND, had less snow than usual.
Four people in winter clothing stand on snow under a clear sky.
The Minot Aircraft Modelers, in Minot ND, shows what real flying is like on New Year’s Day.
District IX