Check out the events in District VIII. There are many from which to choose. Visit amadistrict8.org. See you at the field.
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Jacob Johnston is the first person to receive his AMA Certificate of Flight since Associate Vice President (AVP) Jason Perry became an instructor at the El Paso Country Flyers Club in Beebe, Ark. Photo by AVP Jason Perry.
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The Ark-La-Tex Annual Swap Meet in Texarkana, Texas, had record attendance. Put this on your "don’t miss" list! AVPs Johnny Hunt (front row, L) and Chico Romero (front row, R), as well as AVP and Texarkana Club President Gary Strickland (second row, middle), pose with DVIII Vice President Lawrence Harville (front row, second to L).
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Gill McMillan, 85 years old and going strong, has been an AMA member for 75 years. He has flown Control Line, Pylon Racing, and now gas airplanes. Gill is a member of the Small Model Aircraft Society of Harlingen (SMASH) in Harlingen, Texas. Photo by AVP Bruce Seguin.
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The 2025 Lawrence Harville Texas Scale Champion is Jerry Hayes from the Rockwall RC Sports Flyers club in Rockwall, Texas. This was his second year of competing, and he outflew everyone for the well-deservedtitle.
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The 2025 Lawrence Harville Texas Scale Championship contestants and friends. This was the 40th year for the Texas Championship. Each year, it has been named in honor of an outstanding member from District VIII. I was humbled and honored to be selected for 2025.
