FALL 2022
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Top Gun MAVERICK Father’s Day 2022 was sunny and breezy. In fact the winds at times were recorded at more than 30 mph but the pilots of the West End Wings Model Aviation Club gathered around and decided to proceed with the show! Many supporters were in attendance to watch what has become a yearly tradition. Vince Carreri who started in the hobby when he was about fifteen has earned the respect of his fellow pilots because of his skills in model building, his knowledge of the changing technology and his flying capability. Today, Vince once again opens the show with his hand made “flying American Flag” high in the sky as the Star Spangled Banner and other patriotic music starts the program. Each pilot gets a couple minutes to show off their abilities with their own aircraft and controller. And these craft are fashioned after early and newer planes like the ones shown. Vince had several of his planes at the show that treated the spectators to high flying acrobatics, speed and maneuvering. And there were helicopters and drone like models to complement the variety of aircraft. And then there was an air battle with several planes weaving in and out causing turmoil and trying to create carnage. Even our Village pilot Vince lost his P51 Bomber in the frey which was later recovered and salvaged. Mary and I really enjoyed the afternoon and Vince’s wife and family kept an eye on Vince as he demonstrated his various aircrafts. For more information check out www.westendwings. com or just ask Vince when you see him in the Village Top Gun MAVERICK!
Board of Directors 2022 Election Results Board Thank-Yous on Page 3
1. Bob Christensen.. ............. 296 3-year term 2. Sherri Kubis...................... 283 3-year term 3. Seth Loux.......................... 195 3-year term
4. Steve Pace......................... 192 5. Wade Burchell.. ................. 169 6. Mike Wolfe........................ 150 7. Scott Levine...................... 146 8. Carl Piazza........................ 112 9. Elias Saade.. ........................ 60
Inside Highlights Manager’s Report
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The Rec Room
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