Contest Directors and Event Managers

Written by Tony Stillman New event manager program Jim T. Graham of RC Groups fame and Model Aviation “Born to Fly” columnist tells you what a contest director does, how you can become one, and what you will get from the process. Attending, creating, and participating in model flying events are the most enjoyable activities within model aviation. AMA sanctions nearly 2,500 events each year. Approximately 2/3 of these events are fly-ins or noncompetition events. Through discussions with several AMA officials, it became clear that there was a need to create a…