Mark Radcliff

I have been involved in our hobby for over 50 years. As a kid, I was introduced to the hobby by my Dad, and he taught me to build and fly U-Control and RC Aircraft. I became interested in RC aerobatics at a young age, and flew my first pattern contest in 1969, and actually won my class! Over the next few years, I flew many more contests and eventually competed on four US Aerobatic Teams (F3a) (75-77-79-81) and flew in the Tournament of Champions 7 times from 1974 to 1982.

For the next 18 years I was inactive in model aviation.

In 2000 the AMA had a flying event they called "Homecoming", so I took a trip to Muncie, IN to see the AMA Headquarters and museum. After that weekend I was hooked! All the advancements that had been made over the years in airplanes and equipment absolutely amazed me and the AMA facility and museum was also a big inspiration. It made me think of what can I do for the betterment of model aviation since it had been so good to me? I contacted then District III V.P. Bob Brown and he immediately made me an AVP for the district. Since then, I have been actively involved in our district and from 2011 through 2023 I served as D3's Vice President. Now I am Vice President for 2026.

District III VICE PRESIDENT

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Mark says Thank You!

As 2023 ends I would like to reflect upon my experiences as the District III Vice President. I began this journey in 2012 and after four terms (12 years) I felt it was time to retire and turn the controls over to a new pilot. Words cannot express what an honor it has been to serve the AMA and the members of District III (OH-PA-WV). I welcomed discussing AMA business with all of you and thoroughly enjoyed flying at your club fields. I was able to attend events that I previously only dreamed about, and I participated in your club anniversary celebrations, meetings, weddings and more. The best thing however was making new friends with modelers in District III and throughout the country. I hope you know I did my best to represent your needs to AMA. I want to personally thank the Associate VP’s and the AMA members of DIII for the volunteer work that you do to help AMA. The AMA is in a better place because of folks like you. Thank you to both Associate VP’s Jeff Black and Randy Adams for stepping up and running for the District III Vice President position. After excellent campaigns by both individuals Randy Adams won the election by a scant 16 votes! I wish Randy Adams the best of luck as the new DIII Vice President. Knowing Randy as I do, I am confident that District III will continue the tradition of being among the best and most active districts in the country. Finally, I wish every AMA member could witness the hard work by the AMA staff and the Executive Council. Their dedication and passion of our hobby and to the members is why we are still flying today in this time of government over regulation. THANK YOU to everyone that made this one of the greatest experiences of my life and I look forward to your fellowship and flying with you in the years to come. Stay safe and fly safely.

Mark A. Radcliff
AMA L4063
AMA District III VP (2012 -2023)
www.amadistrict-iii.com

Mark Radcliff

Thank you Jim Martin, Interim D3 VP !

Thank you Randy!

Mark says Thank You!

Mark Radcliff

Thank you Jim Martin, Interim D3 VP !

Thank you Randy!

Mark says Thank You!

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