Winter Flying click for details

New FAA Rules Are Coming!

The FAA is planning to propose rules in the near future that may restrict the use of model aircraft in the National Air Space. (NAS) The AMA has been working with the FAA for the last 2 + years to advocate on your behalf. If you have not kept up to date on the issue, the AMA has abundant information regarding the proposed rules and the AMA activities on the AMA website. The AMA has also arranged a letter campaign to lawmakers and is encouraging all modelers to contact their legislators. If you haven’t yet participated, please go to the AMA website and send a letter to your legislator. The AMA has made it very easy. Just follow the directions on the website. Do it for the future of this great hobby that we all enjoy and keep informed as the process continues.

Jackson Crossing Mall Show

The 2012 Mall Show will be coming up in April at the Jackson Crossing. We will be asking members to bring a model for the static display and to sign up to take a shift manning the booth during the weekend. This is a great time to interact with the community, advertise our club, and solicit new members. It is also helpful if you can provide a 4X6 display card to show the name of the aircraft, the owner, and a little about the airplane. Let’s make sure we support the club in this valuable outreach effort.

Indoor Flying

Indoor flying is in full swing at the Jackson Free Methodist Church on Oaklane just north of Steaks Eatery near Vandercook Lake. There has been a good turn-out each week and will continue through April.  There is still time to get in on the fun even if you tried indoor flying yet this year. Give it a shot…..it’s great fun. Or just come out and watch. You’ll get the bug!

IMAC

Set the dates of June 23-24, 2012 aside for this year’s IMAC contest. As a major fund raising event, members should plan to help with the contest. I am going to plan some prep days at the field for any members who may be interested in flying in the contest. I give you tips for preparation, let you know what to expect and help trim out your airplanes to be ready for the contest. The contest is posted on the IMAC website http://www.mini-iac.com for registrations. With the help of the entire club, it will be a terrific money making event.

.

HELP WANTED

Do you have the time and/or a special talent that you would be willing to share with the club?  If you have an interest in any of the following, give Juan Rosa or any board member a shout.

• Club News Coordinator
• Club Photographer
• Club Historian

We are still looking for members willing to put on 10-15 minute demonstrations of hobby skills or group activities for the club. Share your particular interest or skill with other members at a club meeting. Let Juan or a board member know you’re interested and we’ll get it scheduled.

Field Maintenance and Mowing

Bob Harkness has taken over as chairperson of the Field Maintenance Committee. Contact Bob for information about how you can help. Please remember that if you have concerns and issues regarding the maintenance of the field, grass mowing or any other issues related to the field contact Bob. Please do not discuss your concerns with the contracted mower or field maintenance crew. Also remember…….NO FLYING IS PERMITTED WHILE THE MOWER OR MAINTENACE CREW IS MOWING THE GRASS. Please wait until they are finished before putting your model into the air.

Fuel Purchase

Yearly fuel orders will be taken at the March club meeting. Dave Curtis will be taking orders and payment so plan to stock up on your glow fuel for the year at bargain prices.

Show and Tell

Bring your new, old, or rebuild models in to the club meetings for show and tell. If we can get a club photographer enlisted, we’ll be posting pictures on the web site each month of the show and tell models.

2009 Newsletters are archived - click here

back to top