Wings Across America 2008

The Event is under way!!  Elapsed Time:    

Pilot # 85, Marc J. (WV), Currently In Possession Of WAA-08 Plane

Happy New Year to all WAA-08 Participants and Sponsors!
 

 

 
           
 

Event Stories & Photos can be found here.

   

Here you can see the current pilot map.

 

T-Shirt and Sticker Photos 1  2  3

Revised  WAA-08 Event Guidelines - Must Read For Participants!

Press Release Articles

 

 

What to do when it's my turn to fly the WAA-08 airplane?   (REVISED 7/30/08)

 

About the WAA-08

The WAA is group of model airplane enthusiasts that will fly a battery powered Radio Controlled (RC) airplane in all 48 contiguous United States.  The name they have given this adventure is Wings Across America 2008 or WAA-08 for short. 

Click Here For Full Document              Click Here To Join This Adventure

List of AMA Supporting Clubs

Quick Links:

  1. How to Charge the Batteries

  2. Pre and Post Flight Instructions

  3. Current Pilots Weather Report

  4. Generic Press Release (Word .doc file)

  5. T-Shirts and Stickers available here

  6. For More Info About WAA-08 or Questions

  7. Completed Pilots Map

  8. Event Log Book

  9. Podcast by Frank G  Podcast by Don J  Podcast by Steve G

 

For our fallen comrade

Here we go, we had to know that someone would become the prankster among us.  Check out the poop....

We have a call for pilots needed in the following states:

AZ, CA, CO, FL, KS, ID, MT, ND, NM, OR, SD, TX, UT and WY

Contact Frank to volunteer!

 

Treasurer's Report:

WAA Treasurer's Report December 29, 2008

$ 250.87 Total Balance, (exclusive of Automotive Fuel Fund Envelope).
$ 27.00 in the Automotive Fuel Fund Envelope.

If you need travel assistance please send a request.
I will be happy to answer your questions.
Please call me at 630 963 0953, or e-mail me at waatreasurer2@gmail.com,

Thanks for your support and enthusiasm,
Don Jiskra
WAA Treasurer

Request Assistance From WAA Treasurer

The 16" x 20" WAA-08 collage is now completed and is available for ordering. The cost is $7.95 plus $3.99 for shipping, Total cost $ 11.94

Please send your check to:
Don Jiskra
1100 Bristlecone Court
Darien, IL 60561-3881

Please include your Name, address and phone number.

As soon as your check clears I will place the order and it will be shipped directly to you.
Don

 
 

Sponsors for this event:

Stevens Aeromodel      Horizon Hobbies       RedneckRC,  Fulton, NY

Common Sense RC       Big Al's Hobby Supply, Tupelo, MS

RC Pro Racing              Apogee                    Hobby Hanger

Grumpy Monkey Designs       E Cubed R/C     FliteLine Hobbies

R/C FlightCast       Vinyl For RC   

Thanks to these sponsors and please support them all you can.

Also thanks to the Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club for giving up some space on their site for these web pages.

Discussion Forum Links:

RCGroups:  http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=837250

Wattflyer:  http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32306

 

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