DISTRICT XI
Alaska / Idaho / Montana /
Oregon / Washington
130-145th Ave. N.E.
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-746-9519
While now retired, I was a Structural/Mechanical engineer employed by the Boeing Company for thirty six years. I worked as a design engineer and later as an engineering manager on commercial airplanes, missiles and spacecraft. I am married, with son, daughter and four grandchildren.
My modeling career began as a very young boy building and flying control-line models. I became involved with RC in the late 60’s when the first proportional radios became available. After learning to fly became interested in pattern and competed in that phase of the hobby for a few years. Got hooked on Pylon Racing in the mid-70’s and competed in all racing classes until I finally retired in 1999. Turbines caught my attention at that time and I obtained my Waiver in 2000. Still flying some prop airplanes, but my main interest these days is building and flying turbine-powered models.
Joined the AMA sometime in the 60’s. Have been a Contest Director and Leader Member-Scientific for many years. Was a member of the AMA Frequency Committee for a number of years and also served as Frequency Coordinator for District XI.
JPO is important to the growth and safe operation of turbine -powered models and, as such, must continue to grow to maintain a strong influence with the AMA. One of my goals for our district is to increase JPO membership within the jet community.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your JPO representative for District XI.