THE 2022 TRIPLE TREE VOLUNTEER SQUADRON

AROUND THE PATTERN

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF TRIPLE TREE AERODROME MAY 2023

WELCOME TO THE 41st ANNUAL JOE NALL WEEK!

Triple Tree Aerodrome is proud to welcome the
thousands of pilots, visitors, and volunteers that will be
attending the 41st Annual Joe Nall Week at Triple Tree
Aerodrome! This history-rich event was started in 1982 –
even predating ‘Triple Tree’ itself! Founded by Pat
Hartness and Joe Nall nearly half a century ago, this radio
control fly-in has become a staple in the international
scale-flying community!

This year’s Joe Nall Week will feature flight demos,

industry-leading speakers from around the country, RC
combat battles, dozens of your favorite vendors, and countless opportunities for the fun and fellowship
that Joe Nall Week has come to offer. Of course, we’ll see the Joe Nall and Bob Smith awarded this year
to two individuals, respectively, that embody the spirit of radio control and have best mastered the
hobby.

Joe Nall Week is an action-packed event that cannot be missed! In addition to the celebration of radio
control, Joe Nall Week celebrates our friends and family around us, and appreciates the relationships
we’ve developed over the decades! Triple Tree will be curating meals, speakers, and gatherings
throughout the week to catch up with a few familiar faces, as well as meet some new ones, too!

As always, Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) will be closed to

full-scale flight operations all week, as radio control flight
happens 24 hours a day! Attendees are encouraged to check
out Triple Tree’s expansive and dynamic listing of events
happening at this year’s Joe Nall Week at
www.tta.aero/aviation-events/joe-nall. Additional updates
can also be found at Triple Tree Aerodrome’s official
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tripletreeaero.
(Pictures by Stan’s Photos)

Around the Pattern is Triple Tree Aerodrome’s monthly Did you know? In 2022, Triple
publication to keep up with the ‘what’s-what’ at the aerodrome. Tree volunteers contributed
This publication shares news, talks about upcoming events, and over 10,000 hours of their
celebrates the successes of those who are a part of the Triple time. If see a volunteer at Joe
Tree family. Have something to share? Reach out! We’d love to Nall this year, give them a
hear about it! wave and a big ‘thank you’!
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 VOLUNTEERING AT TRIPLE TREE
BY DEB ELLIS, TRIPLE TREE VOLUNTEER
As a volunteer of Triple Tree, I have the privilege of
seeing our guests when they arrive and take that first
step out of their plane after the excitement of landing
on a lush, seven-thousand foot Bermuda grass strip.
The grin on their faces is equally infectious to the
volunteers as we watch them survey the surrounding
beauty - even before they step off the wing. Soon after
arrival, many guests will see Pat Hartness and ‘Uncle
John’ Hartness riding golf carts in impeccably clean-
pressed shirts and matching mischievous grins. They
make everything our guests see look easy.

If you want to see how the magic of Triple Tree is created, come out and volunteer a few weeks before an
event. The beauty we enjoy is because of a 24/7 labor of love which is inspirational to see in action. I
have been witness to seeing Uncle John, who was probably 98 at the time, working - and when I say
working, I mean using huge 2-3 foot long iron wrenches on some of the largest mowers that Triple Tree
operates. And yes, he mowed grass too. I have also observed Pat Hartness covered in red clay, heaving 50
pounds of grass seed into a hopper so that we all may enjoy the beautiful, manicured lawns. Pat’s idea of
taking it easy is when he is ‘riding’ on bulldozers, backhoes, track
loaders, skid steers, lawnmowers, and other construction
equipment. For some Triple Tree events, Pat even creates
majestic rustic table decorations from the foliage on the
property. This dream put in action has kept Uncle John and Pat
young. There isn’t much either of them can’t do, and yet, they
both remain extremely humble.

If you’d like to be inspired, come on out and volunteer with us at

one of our many events. If you want full inspiration, and to
maybe feel 10 to 60 years younger, come out and volunteer a
few weeks before the event! Triple Tree really is the home of
fun, fellowship, and hospitality. We hope to see you soon! -D.E.

Heading to Joe Nall? Make sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’

Triple Tree Aerodrome’s official Facebook and Instagram
pages to be the first to learn about important news,
events, giveaways, and more!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TripleTreeAero
Instagram: @tripletreeaero

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 TRIPLE TREE AERODROME PRESENTS
The 2nd annual
Land, Air, and SEA(food) FUNDRAISING BENEFIT
BENEFITTING TRIPLE TREE’s AVIATION CENTERED EDUCATION (ACE) PORTFOLIO

SATURDAY, JUNE 3rd 2023

TRIPLE TREE AERODROME (SC00)
330 MARY HANNA RD.
Woodruff, sc 29833
Enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship, and hospitality at Triple Tree Aerodrome as you enjoy a meal showcasing
some of your favorite chef-prepared flavors from around the world. In addition, you’ll get to participate in our
silent auction, watch world-class radio control demos, and even have a chance to win a ride on Triple Tree’s 1939
Spartan Executive – one of less than 20 still flying. For tickets and information, visit www.tta.aero/LAS

TRIPLE TREE’S ACE PORTFOLIO

Did you know? Triple Tree Aerodrome is a 501(c)3
non-profit organization that supports the next Top: 4th Grade Horizons
generation of aviators. All fundraisers and events Class from Anderson Mill
held at Triple Tree benefit Triple Tree’s Aviation Elementary on Triple
Center Education (ACE) portfolio. The ACE portfolio Tree’s Legacy Walk.
promotes aviation through scholarships, events,
summer camps, outreach programs, inreach Bottom: A group visiting
programs, educator enrichment, and more! from Harmony at Five
Forks in Simpsonville!
Triple Tree’s passion for flight isn’t just shared with
the youngest aviators amongst us, though. By
sharing the love for aviation with teachers,
community members, and the public – and by
sharing opportunities to get involved – Triple Tree
aims to encourage everyone to ‘get their head in
the clouds’ and create an environment that best
supports the next generation of aviators. For more
information about Triple Tree Aerodrome’s ACE
portfolio, please visit www.tta.aero/ace.

UPCOMING EVENTS
41st Joe Nall Week MidSouth Soaring Championship
May 12-20, 2023 May 26-28, 2023
RC Youth Master’s Tournament Young Aviator’s Fly-In
July 28-30, 2023 August 18-20, 2023

More information, as well as a full listing of Triple Tree’s year-round events, can be found at www.tta.aero

AROUND THE PATTERN – THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF TRIPLE TREE AERODROME

Have something to share? Reach out via e-mail info@tta.aero!
Newsletter Editor: Austin Banttari
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