Macon Aero Modelers Club

Academy of Model Aeronautics

District IV Sanction # 3114

From Jim Alvord, Webmaster, Macon Aero Modelers

The evening of the 4th brought out a large turnout at the field for evening and night flying after dark.

A number of the members and their families brought a dish-to-pass and Greg cooked the hot dogs. We all had plenty to eat. Some of the specials of note, homemade marshmallows & SMORES (thanks Kathy), Texas Caviar (thanks Julie), Banana Pudding (thanks Sibbie), Potatoe Salad (thanks Maureen), if I missed anyone else "my Bad" it was all wonderful!

Mike and Bradley totalled out their F4 and Captain Bob Wilson had a severe crash of his beautiful Ultimate Bi-plane. My combat plane is superior at right turn nose-overs into the ground (possible divining tool), and Ken Hayes gave us a great demonstration of the capabilities of the 'Slow Stick X' which several of the club members are building.

Louis shot some great video, especially considering the setting sun caused for some strange light angles. And it's safe to say that a great time was had by all in spite of the calamities and crashes.

Our newest "Instructor", Stan Penland gave us all several demonstrations of why he's deserving of the position. First with his U-Can-Do and then with a foamie that he reconstructed there at the field and flew with the CG over 4 inches behind where it should be, and then he also flew it totally 'Rudderless' and without the verticle tail at all!! It made for a very impressive demonstration, especially all within 6 - 8 feet of the ground continuously.

Here's the next 6 weeks of mowing schedule for OTX in case you need a reminder. The entire schedule is listed under the menu item "OTX Mowing Schedule."

07/11/08

Kenny Hayes

07/18/08

Bradley Lewis

07/25/08

Cris Heston

08/01/08

Chuck Mann

08/08/08

Kenyon Lewis

08/15/087

Stan Penland

Well, that's it for now. 'Hope to see ya tonight at the Highlands Civic Center.'

'Jim'

Ultimate Taxi

Giants at OTX

Kenyon Lewis & Bob 'Commodore' Wilson - Extra 260

Gerry Doubleday's Electro Kadett Video

Gary's Giant 46% Ultimate

Bob's One Wheel Yak Landing

Greg's New Monster

Helicopter Madness at OTX 11/10/07

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