The following are some of my experiences and accomplishments that I believe would make me a good District X Vice-President.
I've been modeling since I was a child. My Father got me started in modeling and it has held a special place in my heart ever since. I've built free flight, control line, and radio control models. I enjoy something in all aspects of our sport and I intend to represent all types of modeling with equal enthusiasm.
I have been a Design/Project Engineer for 22 years in the Aerospace Industry. I have worked in Defense, and am currently working at a major domestic airline. In defense I designed parts for two missiles used in the “Star Wars” program, and produced parts for the Space Shuttle as well. In the airline industry on the maintenance side I have been the Primary Engineer, on flight control systems, aircraft interiors, and aircraft structure. On the Operations side I was the Operational Engineer on a wide-bodied aircraft, and as such worked with our Chief Pilots to maintain and modify the aircraft flight manual used by all of our pilots. During my career I have worked a number of long-term projects that required supervising multiple participants to ensure project goals and timelines were met. I believe that translates directly in to skills that an effective DVP would need.
In addition I have owned and operated my own Video Production Company and understand the skills need to be a successful entrepreneur. How to market my products which I think are the skills that our local clubs need to employ to market themselves to their communities to win and retain flying sites.
I’ve spent my whole life enthralled by all aspects of aviation. It was this love of aviation that prompted me to secure a Bachelor’s of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of California. I also have a Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot’s License with Instrument Privileges.
Ultimately the members of District X need to choose the candidate that they feel is best qualified to be elected. If the Members choose me I would consider it an honor to serve District X as their Vice-President.
Couple questions Lawrence --
ReplyDelete1. What's your position on non-AMA park fliers? Specifically, how do we get them into the AMA fold and reduce the vitriol the vocal minority heaps on the AMA? How does this relate to the ARC, etc.?
2. There's a lot of good stuff on the AMA website, but it's really poorly organized and there's no cohesion to the site - can you be more specific about your vision for the site and how you would go about getting change implemented?
3. How would you go about getting more AMA attention on the west coast? How would you go about identifying and securing a west-coast AMA flying site? Where would the "ideal" location be in your opinion and why?
Thanks!
Peter+
My position on Park Fliers is that we should welcome them to join our Clubs and the AMA. Make them feel like equals and hopefully they will transition to larger and faster models. There is an exception to the requirement in section 3 of the ARC document that would require non-AMA models not to be operated within 3 miles of an airport without the facilities permission. The exception is for models under 2 lbs. slower than 60 m.p.h. and electric powered.
ReplyDeleteMy goal would be to encourage AMA National to expand the website to use more video, and pictures. Much of what is in the individual District columns would be better shared on the internet. I plan on doing just this with a new and more dynamic District X website.
Location of a west coast flying site would have to balance the geographic center of District X with the population center of District X, along with the cost of land. I envision these issues worked out by special task force of District X members from different locations and disciplines working together.