2008 J.H. Rice Memorial

8th Annual J.H. Memorial Flyin October 4-5, 2008 Kingsbury, TX
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It couldn't be a training course without a little flying. Dave Mathewson tries his hand at indoor flying as Jim Rice watches. 
It couldn't be a training course without a little flying. Dave Mathewson tries his hand at indoor flying as Jim Rice watches.
 Dave Mathewson's wife shows the guys how it is done. 
Dave Mathewson's wife shows the guys how it is done.
 District VIII AVPs gather as Dave Mathewson and Mark Smith presents an AVP Training Course. 
District VIII AVPs gather as Dave Mathewson and Mark Smith presents an AVP Training Course.
 IMG 7468  AVP Lester Barry from Oklahoma tells his tales of years of RC flying. 
AVP Lester Barry from Oklahoma tells his tales of years of RC flying.
 Mark Johnston AVP from New Mexico shares his passion and past time with RC flying. 
Mark Johnston AVP from New Mexico shares his passion and past time with RC flying.
 AVP Jack Hogan from Northeast Texas shares with the group all the years of flying everything, been there, done that, got the shirt and hat. 
AVP Jack Hogan from Northeast Texas shares with the group all the years of flying everything, been there, done that, got the shirt and hat.
 AVP Randy Ritch shares with the other AVP his background in RC flying. 
AVP Randy Ritch shares with the other AVP his background in RC flying.
Jack Matlock shares a little of his background in RC flying. 
Jack Matlock shares a little of his background in RC flying.
 AVP Jim Marshall from the valley describes for the other AVPs his long RC flying background. 
AVP Jim Marshall from the valley describes for the other AVPs his long RC flying background.
 AVP Doug Staines from Central Texas shares his background in RC flying. 
AVP Doug Staines from Central Texas shares his background in RC flying.
 AVP Doug "Chief" Powell from North Central Texas tells the other AVPs his history of flying models airplanes. 
AVP Doug "Chief" Powell from North Central Texas tells the other AVPs his history of flying models airplanes.
 IMG 7520  Jim share with all the AVPs his vision and direction for the District VIII. 
Jim share with all the AVPs his vision and direction for the District VIII.
 Mark Smith District IX Vice President assist Dave with the AVP training course. 
Mark Smith District IX Vice President assist Dave with the AVP training course.
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Gary Rice event CD gave the camera a pre-event smile. 
Gary Rice event CD gave the camera a pre-event smile.
 Jim and Gary hold the pilot's meeting before the flying begins. 
Jim and Gary hold the pilot's meeting before the flying begins.
 AMA President Dave Mathewson took time to talk to the pilots and spectators about AMA issues. 
AMA President Dave Mathewson took time to talk to the pilots and spectators about AMA issues.
 Dave Mathewson presents the Gold Leader Club Award to the TriCity Flyers President Chuck Krupczak. 
Dave Mathewson presents the Gold Leader Club Award to the TriCity Flyers President Chuck Krupczak.
 Chuck shows off the clubs latest award. 
Chuck shows off the clubs latest award.
 This event set all time records with 140 pilots. 
This event set all time records with 140 pilots.
 Overlooking a sea of wings and props. 
Overlooking a sea of wings and props.
 Gary Rice and Jack Matlock start off the event by flying the last Dream Machine Gary's Grandfather built. 
Gary Rice and Jack Matlock start off the event by flying the last Dream Machine Gary's Grandfather built.
Gary and Greg enjoy flying the Dream Machine as the other pilots watch. 
Gary and Greg enjoy flying the Dream Machine as the other pilots watch.
 Special attention was given to the "Multi's" as they were the favorite of J.H. Rice. 
Special attention was given to the "Multi's" as they were the favorite of J.H. Rice.
 Jims mother is as always the "Trophy Girl" and presents the awards. 
Jims mother is as always the "Trophy Girl" and presents the awards.
 Sandy Stout once again helped with concessions and all other admin preparations. 
Sandy Stout once again helped with concessions and all other admin preparations.
 Jim Rice flies his Vintage Bipe and shares his enjoyment with the AMA President Dave Mathewson and District 9 VP Mark Smith. 
Jim Rice flies his Vintage Bipe and shares his enjoyment with the AMA President Dave Mathewson and District 9 VP Mark Smith.
 Dave, Jim and Mark are having way too much fun. 
Dave, Jim and Mark are having way too much fun.
 Planes and tents covers the entire pit area. 
Planes and tents covers the entire pit area.
 Flight of Two Lazy Aces - Jim and Greg 
Flight of Two Lazy Aces - Jim and Greg
Mike McDougall shows off his electric GP Cherokee. 
Mike McDougall shows off his electric GP Cherokee.
 Mike is enjoying his time at the flight line with one of his many planes he brought to the event. 
Mike is enjoying his time at the flight line with one of his many planes he brought to the event.
 Mike Mcdougall's Slow Poke looks great against the clear blue sky. 
Mike Mcdougall's Slow Poke looks great against the clear blue sky.
 Jim is showing Dave and Mark his flying style. 
Jim is showing Dave and Mark his flying style.
 Frank Balsamo flies his GWS F-15. 
Frank Balsamo flies his GWS F-15.
 Franks show off his F-15 
Franks show off his F-15
 Frank let Andy take a turn flying his F-15. 
Frank let Andy take a turn flying his F-15.
 DRI by Brian Regan from Albq. NM won Mr. Multi award 
DRI by Brian Regan from Albq. NM won Mr. Multi award
Jim shows everyone he can still handle a control line. 
Jim shows everyone he can still handle a control line.
 IMG 7566  IMG 7649  Brian's DRI is built from a Balsa USA kit. 
Brian's DRI is built from a Balsa USA kit.
 IMG 7672  Bryan Strachan flies like a seasoned pro with low high speed inverted passes with his P51. 
Bryan Strachan flies like a seasoned pro with low high speed inverted passes with his P51.
 Bryan is all smiles after a great flight. 
Bryan is all smiles after a great flight.
 Bill Hartmangruber is giving a couple of young pilots some flying tips. 
Bill Hartmangruber is giving a couple of young pilots some flying tips.
Texas Heatwave flying a Cub and the Flag. 
Texas Heatwave flying a Cub and the Flag.
 IMG 7681  Keith flies BB Webber's Vickers Vimmy which won the "Pilot Choice" Awards. 
Keith flies BB Webber's Vickers Vimmy which won the "Pilot Choice" Awards.
 BB Weber's Vickers Vimmy piloted by Keith Moody. 
BB Weber's Vickers Vimmy piloted by Keith Moody.
 Keith Moody, BB Webber and Keith Coover picture here with the Vickers Vimmy. 
Keith Moody, BB Webber and Keith Coover picture here with the Vickers Vimmy.
 Darrel Ebers show off his Ryan 16 using an OS 91. 
Darrel Ebers show off his Ryan 16 using an OS 91.
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IMG 7723  Eric Mercado proudly shows off his Twist 150 after a great flight. 
Eric Mercado proudly shows off his Twist 150 after a great flight.
 George Sheffield enjoying a great afternoon flying his EAA Bipe. 
George Sheffield enjoying a great afternoon flying his EAA Bipe.
 AVP Randy Ritch shown here getting ready to give the spectators an impressive display of 3D flying. 
AVP Randy Ritch shown here getting ready to give the spectators an impressive display of 3D flying.
 Randy Ritch's Ultimate. 
Randy Ritch's Ultimate.
 Randy Ritch's Ultimate. 
Randy Ritch's Ultimate.
 Carey McKinney's P38. 
Carey McKinney's P38.
 Bert Hahn from Edinburgh in Rio Grande Valley. He won the big raffle which was a 1/3 Scale CAP RTF. (Photo shown later of the prize) 
Bert Hahn from Edinburgh in Rio Grande Valley. He won the big raffle which was a 1/3 Scale CAP RTF. (Photo shown later of the prize)
Bert Hahn get ready to takeoff with his Lancair. Just doesn't like to slow down. 
Bert Hahn get ready to takeoff with his Lancair. Just doesn't like to slow down.
 Chuck Waller shows off his "Multi" engine TeleMaster. Eddie Flesher holds the tail of Chuck's Telly 
Chuck Waller shows off his "Multi" engine TeleMaster. Eddie Flesher holds the tail of Chuck's Telly
 With three engines Chuck's plane does not lack for power. 
With three engines Chuck's plane does not lack for power.
 IMG 8383  Flight line had as many as 7 station to insure everyone flying time. Bob Sawyer and Andy Clapp in foreground 
Flight line had as many as 7 station to insure everyone flying time. Bob Sawyer and Andy Clapp in foreground
 Bob Sawyer provided the spectators with a great 3D performance. 
Bob Sawyer provided the spectators with a great 3D performance.
 Bob Sawyer flying his 260. 
Bob Sawyer flying his 260.
 Steve Koverman does a slow low pass for the camera with his T-6A. 
Steve Koverman does a slow low pass for the camera with his T-6A.
Steve give us a photo op with his T-6A running a OS 46 FX. 
Steve give us a photo op with his T-6A running a OS 46 FX.
 Another shot of Steve's T-6AS. 
Another shot of Steve's T-6AS.
 George Jono with his BobCat with a P120 Jetcat. 
George Jono with his BobCat with a P120 Jetcat.
 George brings his JetCat in for a landing. 
George brings his JetCat in for a landing.
 AVP Mark Johnston from New Mexico enjoys flying his CP Tiger Moth. 
AVP Mark Johnston from New Mexico enjoys flying his CP Tiger Moth.
 Ron Davis shown here with his PT-17 
Ron Davis shown here with his PT-17
 Rainer Rink did some F a s t flying with his Phoenix Jet. 
Rainer Rink did some F a s t flying with his Phoenix Jet.
 Video of an assortment of multiple airplanes. 
Video of an assortment of multiple airplanes.
Rainer's plane passes over the runway in a second. 
Rainer's plane passes over the runway in a second.
 IMG 7855  Barry Reborn with his Reaction 54. 
Barry Reborn with his Reaction 54.
 IMG 7907  IMG 7955  IMG 7959  Video of an assortment of multiple airplanes. 
Video of an assortment of multiple airplanes.
 Gruman F4F-4 "Wildcat" but known as the "Peanut Special" by the British. 
Gruman F4F-4 "Wildcat" but known as the "Peanut Special" by the British.
IMG 7971  A little rough for the landing gears. 
A little rough for the landing gears.
 Hilmer Merz flying his 30% Aircoup. 
Hilmer Merz flying his 30% Aircoup.
 Aircoup Video 
Aircoup Video
 This plane looks great during a photo op pass. 
This plane looks great during a photo op pass.
 IMG 7789  Bryan Kirby shown here with his Se5a with an OS 120 - needs a "Little Power" NOT. 
Bryan Kirby shown here with his Se5a with an OS 120 - needs a "Little Power" NOT.
 Richard Evans shown here with his Electric Dart running a Hacker motor. 
Richard Evans shown here with his Electric Dart running a Hacker motor.
Hilmer Merz gives the camera a low and slow pass with his Christin Eagle. 
Hilmer Merz gives the camera a low and slow pass with his Christin Eagle.
 Kirk Caffery prepares his plane for an invigorating flight. 
Kirk Caffery prepares his plane for an invigorating flight.
 Jack and Andy the "flight line" crew taking a little break. 
Jack and Andy the "flight line" crew taking a little break.
 Roger and Robert enjoyed watching some of the impressive flying. 
Roger and Robert enjoyed watching some of the impressive flying.
 New twist this year was catered BBQ Sat nite. 120 meals served---Enjoyed by all! 
New twist this year was catered BBQ Sat nite. 120 meals served---Enjoyed by all!
 Keith Coover does a photo op flyby with his D VII show its new covering. 
Keith Coover does a photo op flyby with his D VII show its new covering.
 IMG 8418  Ed Valls shows off his Spitfire. 
Ed Valls shows off his Spitfire.
Spitfire Video 
Spitfire Video
 Colin Strachan flying with brother Brian spotting. 
Colin Strachan flying with brother Brian spotting.
 Brian's P-51 
Brian's P-51
 Chuck Krupczak flies while Chuck Waller spots 
Chuck Krupczak flies while Chuck Waller spots
 Brett Walker, club VP, gives a demo flight 
Brett Walker, club VP, gives a demo flight
 Workers take a break. 
Workers take a break.
 Awards had Jim's dad, the Dream Machine he built and the American Flag. 
Awards had Jim's dad, the Dream Machine he built and the American Flag.
 Mom presents BB Weber with Pilot's Choice Award. 
Mom presents BB Weber with Pilot's Choice Award.
Brian Regan gets Mr. Multi for his nice DRI. 
Brian Regan gets Mr. Multi for his nice DRI.
 Randy Ritch receives the Rice Family Choice Award 
Randy Ritch receives the Rice Family Choice Award
 Plaque for Old Kingsbury Aerodrome for their continued support. 
Plaque for Old Kingsbury Aerodrome for their continued support.
 JQ Barnard always gives us a well maintained field to fly on. 
JQ Barnard always gives us a well maintained field to fly on.
 Jen and Sandy did it all! But at the event they worked both days in concessions. 
Jen and Sandy did it all! But at the event they worked both days in concessions.
 Ricky Eide is always helpful in the kitchen or anywhere he is needed. 
Ricky Eide is always helpful in the kitchen or anywhere he is needed.
 George Sheffield helps at all events in every way. 
George Sheffield helps at all events in every way.
 Kinley Rice, Jim's Grandaughter, ran the snow cone operation all weekend. 
Kinley Rice, Jim's Grandaughter, ran the snow cone operation all weekend.
Jim's daughter, Stacey, sold raffle tickets, provided prizes and helped with shirts sales and other important things. 
Jim's daughter, Stacey, sold raffle tickets, provided prizes and helped with shirts sales and other important things.
 Jim's wife props him up year after year for this event. We should all be so lucky! 
Jim's wife props him up year after year for this event. We should all be so lucky!
 Jim's son Gary did another great job as event CD. His Grandad must be proud. 
Jim's son Gary did another great job as event CD. His Grandad must be proud.
 Stacey helps with a drawing. 
Stacey helps with a drawing.
 Jim Marshall poses with Bert Hahn's raffle prize, a 1/3 scale Cap 232 fully equipped with engine and servos. He delivered it to the valley to Bert. 
Jim Marshall poses with Bert Hahn's raffle prize, a 1/3 scale Cap 232 fully equipped with engine and servos. He delivered it to the valley to Bert.
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