Area RC flyer and Flying Knights Club President, Eric Williams has been appointed as the new AMA District II Associate Vice President for our area.  Eric will replace the outgoing Adam Sattler, who can now enjoy a long deserved retirement after many years of service.  Eric’s appointment as AVP is a great boost for local aeromodeling and should go a long way in helping all area AMA members and clubs.   

According to Eric, “we’re entering an exciting period of increasing RC flying in our area.”  With the establishment of Capitol Jets and Capitol Area Warbirds, as well as significant local electric and park flyer activity, he’s probably right.  Eric says his first prioirty is helping local clubs and AMA members through better communication of AMA services and support.  He also wants to work on better connections between clubs in the region.  

In nearly 30 years of flying and involvement in numerous area RC clubs, Eric has served as President in two clubs and as a BOD member for three others.  He is also an AMA Contest Director and an AMA Leader Member, the highest level of AMA membership. 

Eric invites questions, comments and suggestions from all AMA members and clubs, as well as hearing from anyone interested in aeromodeling.  He can be reached at 518-356-2057 or via email at email: rcpilot@nycap.rr.com.