Jim Martin, Interim D3 VP

Jim was active in model aviation from his childhood since his father was active in RC before he was born. He watched his Dad fly control line but at first was scared to death of the noise from the engines! He first flew a control line when he was only 4 years old.

In 1966 he heard about a model show in Toledo and was able to talk his Dad into taking him and some friends to see it. He "Caught the Bug" of RC and has only missed one Toledo Weak Signal's Show since!

At age 13 he received a Heathkit 5 channel radio system and his uncle helped him with building the kit, and taught him a lot about electronics. His first job after High School was working for a Beechcraft dealership in their avionics department. In the mid-80's he joined IMAA and traveled the country to many giant scale fly-ins. He has flown pattern and scale airplanes. He has served as president, vice-president, secretary and board member of several RC clubs. He is an original member of the Dayton OH Giant Scalers.

He now works for the FAA as a maintenance inspector in the Cincinnati, OH office. His whole life has been involved with aviation, from small models to giant scale, and to his work with the FAA.

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, FRANKLIN, OHIO

Jim Martin Phone Email

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

Jim Martin, Interim D3 VP

Thank you Randy!

Mark says Thank You!

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