Astr Wings Field s Been Wet. In This Issue April Meeting Notes page 1 At The Field page 4 Upcoming Events page 5 May 2012 AMA Charter Club 1167
1 2013 Club Officers President Steve Tarney 414-351-5015 Vice President Jim Hendrickson 414-358-9501 Treasurer/Club Librarian Matt Komro 414-378-2022 Secretary Mark Koerner 414-254-6355 Sound Control Officer: Scott Orten 262-377-4232 R/C Association Representative Bob Ryan 414-476-2108 Safety Officer Mike Thurner 262-354-3922 Photographer/Newsletter Mark Koerner 414-254-6355 Webmaster Jeff Thompson 414-704-5900 May Meeting This month s club meeting is on May 20 at 7:30 pm, at the Grafton Senior Center. April Meeting Highlights President s Welcome The Astrowings membership meeting of 04/15/2013 was called to order at 7:30 pm by President Steve Tarney. Field Condition Wet at meeting time. Is now drying nicely. Treasurer s Report The treasure s report was read and approved. Old Business Steve led a discussion of field use and emphasized that we were no longer able to fly from the road. There is interest in the Big Tent that we have for sale and we still need to find a good deal on more picnic tables and benches. Our family picnic day will be Sunday, August 4th and the Boy Scouts Flying Day is Sunday, June 23rd. New Business Jim Hendrickson reported that our Fun Fly charity event sanction has been finalized. The City of Grafton has been notified of the date. The event is posted on all RC groups. Jim went on to say that more raffle prize donations would be welcomed. He also noted that he will need more help than in past years. So, we need lots of volunteers. Show and Tell Mike Crotteau brought the Sig Colt that he s been working on. He promised to bring it back once it s finished. Russ Whitford showed his Lil Rough Neck that he built from scratch using an old time plan. All done old school with tissue and good old balsa. See the next page for the plans and an old tube receiver he also brought. meeting highlights continue next page
2 Astrowings Field Hours Fuel and Electric Planes Mon-Fri 10 am-dusk Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm Pilots must sign in and out of the flight log for each flying session Flying is not permitted beyond the east flags installed by WE energies. Show & Tell Continues Steve Tarney brought his new plane still in one piece, for now. He also brought his new catapult and demonstrated how it would work, with all the appropriate airplane noises. Quite enjoyable actually. During summer months grass cutting is done every Friday morning and no flying is permitted during this time. Astrowings Flight Instructors Airplanes Only Cedarburg: Gary Keup 262-375-4831 Fox Point: Steve Tarney 414-351-5015 Milwaukee: Jim Hendrickson 414-358-9501 Oostburg: Aaron Cochran 414-365-1571 Port Washington: John Collins 262-268-0859 Matt Komro 414-378-2022 meeting highlights continue next page
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Upcoming Events 5 June 1-2 Wisconsin Rapids June 8 Waldo June 15 Fond du Lac June 22 West Bend June 29 Charity Fun Fly in Electrons June 29 MARCS Madison Electric Fun Fly July 13 Astrowings Fun Fly Aug 15 Fon du Lac War Bird Classic Aug 25 Racine Fun Fly August 24-25, 2013 9:00 am 5:00 pm AstroWings of Wisconsin 24th Annual Charity Fun Fly to Benefit Boy Scout Troop 840 Saturday, July 13-9am to 4pm Rain Date: July 14, 2013 Scale Planes Jets Warbirds Acrobatics Helicopters All IMAA Legal Airplanes Welcome! Come join us and fly at the beautiful Champaign County RC Club flying field, complete with paved runways and shelters. Talk with RC industry experts and other giant-scale pilots. And most of all Fly, Fly, Fly! Location: Route 150, 2.5 miles west of Champaign s Mattis Ave GPS: latitude 40.157604/longitude -88.309597 Lots of Raffle Prizes and Pilot Prizes Free Lunch for Pilots Primitive Camping Available (pre-registration required) Concessions Available Pre-registration available on our web site www.ccrcc.info or call one of our event directors: Tom Griffith 217-377-7167 Dan Kemphues 217-898-9666 Sponsored by: Champaign County RC Club Hobbico Advantage Hobby Slot & Wing Hobbies Landing fee: $10.00 Concessions and Facilities on Site The Public is Welcome Pilots Registration Fee: $5 AMA Membership Required to Fly Pilot Registration: 8:00 am Pilots Meeting: 8:30 am Open Flying Begins: 9:00 am Flying Demonstration: Noon Raffle Drawing: 3:00 pm Astrowings will be partnering with Boy Scout Troop 840 to host our annual Fun Fly. A portion of the Fun Fly proceeds will be donated to them. This is an AMA Sanctioned Event For More Information Contact Jim Hendrickson, VP AstroWings at 414-358-9501or visit us at AstroWings.com Directions: I43 exit 32 east First road on the right will take you to the parking area. (Approximately 22 miles from downtown Milwaukee) Hubertus, Wisconsin