NSRCA District 8 Rex Lesher, Dist. 8 VP

I have been active in R/C airplanes since the mid 90's, and began flying pattern in 2001. Aviation has been one of my favorite pastimes since I was a little kid, building and flying Rubber powered gliders, losing them in the mountains and building another...  Just to lose it also!  I got tired of losing planes and got into C/L in the the early 70's, then was introduced to R/C in the mid seventies.  After High School, College and life got in the way and I stayed out of modeling until 1994, where I began flying R/C planes.  By 2000, I got tired of just boring holes in the sky and decided to try pattern, as it seemed like the logical choice to further my abilities.  One contest is all it took, and have been hooked ever since. Flying in contests is more than just competition in my mind.  It gives a pilot the ability to not only judge his or her progression, but also provides an avenue to see different styles of flying and ways to help improve precision.

I am pleased to have this opportunity to serve as District 8's VP, and represent you for the 2008-2009 seasons.  My role, as I see it, is to provide you with the opportunities to voice your opinions, concerns and needs...  to keep you apprised of all pertaining to the goings on in the NSRCA.  I would like to continue the role as a supporter to "Grow Pattern".  We need to continue with the practice of providing Pattern Primers and introducing pattern flying to new pilots. I feel all can be achieved through good communication and support of one another. I'm already looking forward to next season, as we will be seeing a few new faces and equipment.

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