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March 2026 - District II

It’s become a recent tradition in this column to celebrate along with the District II clubs that gather to ring in the new year while "wringing out" their aircraft at the club field. The weather in District II was a bit severe on New Year’s Day, with high wind and rather cold temperatures. Some pilots did their flying while nestled around a fire, and others got together a few days after January 1. Congratulations to the clubs and the modelers who took their first flights this year, and here’s to many more throughout 2026.

Remember,it’s not about what you fly, it’s about the friends you make.

Six people in winter clothes sit around a small fire under a shelter, with snow in the background.
Corning Tri-Rivers RC Modeleers members stay warm around the fire.
Seven people in winter clothing and a dog standing outdoors on a sunny day.
Jersey Coast Sport Fliers.
Group of people on a snowy field with a snowman under a clear blue sky.
Pine Barron Modelers RC Club members.
Three people in winter clothing assemble equipment on a snowy field.
Rochester Aero Modeling Society members prepare for a flight.
Person in winter clothes adjusting a model plane on snow.
A seaplane sighting on Long Island in New York.
Group of men smiling indoors, some seated, wearing winter jackets and hats.
Staten Island RC Modelers members.
Three people holding colorful model planes indoors, smiling.
The Watervliet Wind Warriors have already held their first indoor fly of 2026.
District II