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The Fayette Flyers of Georgia	The Fly Paper
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http://members.aol.com/ffly98/fayetteflyers.html	In This Issue: The Apocalypse is near! Huckaby has a computer. And The meeting is THIS Thursday Divens.

Okay, it’s a New Year and most of your building should be well under way or even completed by now. There will be many events scheduled for you, the membership of this club, to take part in this coming year with all of your new aircraft. Don’t miss the opportunity to do so. Many of your fellow club members put an awful lot of work and time into staging these events, so support them by showing up and taking part.

There has been a change in your elected officers since the last meeting, Dave Zeigler has allowed Ernie Schumberger, with help from his wife Clare, to assume his responsibilities as Secretary. Dave is doing a wonderful job with the youth in our area and will be able to spend more time on this. Ernie has been "begging" to do more and will do a good job.

What about them FALCONS!!!! On the day the FALCONS beat the VIKINGS for the Championship, and the right to go to the SUPERBOWL, two of our club members distinguished themselves. I have it on good authority that Tom Huckaby and Jim "Doc" Richardson gave play by play accounts of the game in the last quarter and overtime period so that others could fly and not miss any of the action! Way to go guys!!

Remember, think Safety, Safety, Safety .............Always think S A F E T Y !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I guess 1999 is off to a screaming start. It’s already halfway through the month of January and it only feels like Christmas was yesterday. Several club members took advantage of the great weather on New Years Day and rang in the New Year with a little flying. The weather could not have been better. It was 60ish with calm winds. Tommy Vinci even took time off from hunting to get a little flying in.

So far this building season has been busy for me. Besides the 5 foam Telemaster paint ball planes, I’ve built a SIG Wonder (for combat day) and 7/8ths almost complete with a Great Planes Dazzler. Next on the build list are a Great Planes Spectra, a Carl Goldberg Extra 300 (60 size), and an electric powered Puddlemaster. Hopefully I won’t run out of building season before I get around to them. The Spectra will be a joint venture with my wife Clare. I’m teaching her how to fly-so I might as well teach her how to build too. It should come in handy when she solo’s. [She's got her AMA card and taking off and landing on a cord get the glue]

There have been a lot of inquiries into how we cut the wings for the foam Telemasters. I found an excellent article in the Model Aviation magazine July 1998 edition. Starting on page 49, T. Michael Jennings tells you how to build a Bowflex Foam Cutter for under $30.00. It looks very simple to make and I’ll probably slip that into the building schedule soon. Happy building and see you at the field.

PS. Bring your club membership card to the next meeting and get it laminated free.

Club member Chuck Robinson received two mentions in Model Aviation’s Dec. 1998 issue for his 5^th place finish in the Class B Sailplane at the 1998 Nats (National Aeromodeling Championships). Chuck also received a second trophy there for his 6^th place finish in Class A Sailplane.

Recognition also goes to Mike McGowan and Dave Zeigler as they were presented with plaques at the Christmas dinner in honor of all the work they do with the youth in teaching them about aviation through modeling.

Let's see where to begin, ah a story about one of our club members or maybe more. Won't mention any names.

Something that was described in detail one Saturday at the Hobby Stop amongst friends of a certain 2 meter Goldberg Electra that was lodged quite nicely up a 80 foot pine. Had been there for a few weeks and refused to come down through wind and rain. Seems as it was told "I shot 3 boxes of 410 buck at it and it's still up there" brings an interesting picture to mind. Another was just told a little more recently about attending "last weeks" Club meeting and nobody else showed up at the high school. The problem with that was the lost time event from the UFO trip to Pa. over Christmas I think. The MEETING is this Thursday… always the LAST Thursday of the Month. Another was something about a Brand new "looking" 1983 something or other car and the Alabama law enforcement's ideas of just what constitutes a speed limit, I gee It sure is a pretty Car. Another is Just why does he always wear that pink hat? Another Ahhhhhggggg WHO's on the computer RUN RUN, wait till he finds the Yellow Jackets web page. Another did you ever notice that if you looked at SUN it'll make you sneeze. Another, so just Why do you keep putting suntan oil ON your forehead then. Another Sorry… there is really NO way to keep the oil off your airplane, live with it, love it clean it. I just leave mine drip. Another OH back is UP. And the thoughts go on. Hey … it beat talking about the Waffle House.

Feb 27-SAT- SNOWBIRD -First event of the new year - Electric Fun Fly - Everything and anything electric powered. Intent is to learn more about the options of electric RC. (Non-Sanctioned) 10am-4pm Field closed to other forms of flying.

March 20-SAT- Sailplane Fun Fly (non-powered) event to expose anyone interested to Pure Sailplane Flight(Non- Sanctioned) 9am-1pm Field closed to Power flight. Hi-Starts and winches provided. April 17-SAT- Electric Fun Fly - Everything and anything electric powered. Intent is to learn more about the options of electric RC. (Non-Sanctioned) 10am-4pm Field closed to other forms of flying. April 29-THURS- NIGHT Fun Fly - (Non-Sanctioned) FIRST CLUB MEETING AT THE FIELD, Night fly after meeting. NOT to miss this one, we had a HOOT last fall remember. BRING something lit up, It's easier than you think. May 15/16-SAT/SUN- Electric Contest Class A&B LMR Electric Sailplane (AMA Sanctioned) - This is 1 of 3 events that is part of the Southern Championship prior to the Nationals. Many participating visitors are expected from the region. 10am-6pm each day Field closed to other flying. PRACTICE Friday the 14th. please yeild to competitors. THIS is not a FUN Fly.Events 610,612,618,620. May 30-SUN- Spring Fun Fly / Cookout/SWAPSHOP - Bring your trading stuff. Open Club family Fun the Grills start serving at 2pm. Flying All day.Always a great time.

June 5-SAT- Kids Spring Fling - Annual King Peach Junior HLG and Rubber Free Flight event. Rain day June 6th same times. 10am-4pm Field closed to other flying. See Dave Zeigler for details, and checkout last years events.

June 26-SAT- Quarter Scale Fun Fly -BIG BIRD (AMA / IMAA Sanctioned) - any models over 82 inch wing span. 10am-4pm Field closed to other flying July 10-SAT- Combat Fun Fly - (Non-Sanctioned) This is to expose the fine art of combat flying. Open to all to jeer and tear, and have a fun time in the process. 10 am-2pm - till Field closed to other flying. THIS is FUN try it. Aug 14-SAT- Electric Fun Fly- Same as Spring event - Everything and anything electric powered. Intent is to learn more about the options of electric RC. (Non-Sanctioned) 10am-4pm Field closed to other flying. Sept 4-SAT-Pure Sailplane Fun Fly (non-powered) event to expose anyone interested to Pure Sailplane Flight(Non- Sanctioned) 9am-1pm Field closed to Power flight. Hi-Starts and winches provided. Sept 30-Thurs- Night Fly- After Last Field Monthly Club Meeting. Let's Chase some mosquitoes. Oct 3-Sun- Fall Fun Fly / Cookout-Open Club family Fun - the Grills start serving at 2pm. Flying All day.

Nov 20 Toys for Tots Fun Fly (AMA Sanctioned) Rain day Nov 21 - This is open to all flying. An entrance fee of a New Toy valued at least $10. Or a Donation of cash or check for the same. This Annual Event has had a great turnout in the past supporting The U.S.M.C.Toys for Tots program.
AMA RENEWAL!! SEND IT IN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dec 4th Annual Christmas Dinner - A great time to spread the Seasons cheer, The last years have proved to be a really Fun time with good food and a steal a gift aftermath. Location is same as last year," The Gathering Place" Peachtree City, Ga. Next to the Ampitheater. A small cover charge will be required. ONE NOT TO MISS!!! NO MEETING DECEMBER - MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE TEAM MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME January 27, 2000 First Meeting of the New Year

1. Please complete the entire form. Sign and date the affidavit and then send to the club secretary before Jan 30, 1999.

2. Enclose your check for $35.00 made payable to "Fayette Flyers". New member dues for the first year is $70, which includes a $35.00 one-time origination fee and $35.00 dues. If a new member or a renewing member pays their dues after Oct 1, dues will apply toward the following year. However, all members must fill out this form and return to the club secretary to be considered 1999 club member.

3. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope and you will receive, by return mail, your 1999 membership card with the new field lock combination printed on the back. Padlock combination is changed annually on Feb 1.

NAME____________________________DATE OF BIRTH___________AMA #___________

OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS (LIVING IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD) THAT FLY R/C:
NAME___________________________DATE OF BIRTH____________AMA #___________
NAME___________________________DATE OF BIRTH____________AMA #___________
NAME___________________________DATE OF BIRTH____________AMA #___________

OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS LIVING IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD:
NAME____________________AGE_____ NAME__________________AGE______
NAME____________________AGE_____ NAME__________________AGE______

AFFIDAVIT: I HAVE RENEWED MY AMA MEMBERSHIP FOR 1999 AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REGULATIONS OF THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS AND THE BYLAWS AND RULES OF THE FAYETTE FLYERS RADIO CONTROL CLUB. SIGNED: _______________________DATE_________

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