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July 2025 - District IX
Man in yellow hoodie holds model plane outdoors, another person stands nearby.
This update about Free Flight in District IX is from Sean McEntee. Coupe D’Hiver, French for "Winter Cup," is an event that tests both man and model against colder weather, where thermals are fewer and farther between. The first Magnificent Mountain Men (MMM) Club F1G (the Fédération Aéronautique

June 2025 - District IX
Three lit drones hover near a neon-lit circular structure displaying "0".
I will focus on a couple of youth activities this month. Tom Neff sent a report about the District IX Drone Soccer Championships that were held at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver. For those, such as I, who are not well acquainted with drone soccer, here’s Tom’s explanation

May 2025 - District IX
Indoor stadium with people flying model planes, empty green seats in the background.
In past columns, I’ve discussed how the Red River RC Flyers in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has worked hard for several years with the Alerus Center to give the club access to this amazing space. The club puts together an annual Indoor event to share that wealth. This year’s International Indoor

April 2025 - District IX
Man in gym holding small model airplane, wearing black "Musicon JOHN WILLIAMS" shirt.
District News Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming Let me introduce our latest Associate Vice President (AVP) for Colorado, Sean McEntee. Sean was recommended by National Free Flight (FF) Society President Dave Lindley, so I drafted him for his expertise in FF. It is

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
Smiling man wearing a cap with a white shirt.

Brandon Koch

Vice President
[email protected]
Mandan, ND
(701) 471-9575

 

 

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS

EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR

Troy Hamm, Gardner, KS
(913) 744-5745
[email protected]

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