PRESIDENT'S CORNER

 APRIL 2003

The 2003 season is about to begin and field clean up day is scheduled for April 19, a Saturday.  Bring a rake, a hammer, a strong back, a willingness to paint, wire brush, or anything your heart may desire and we will get our field in great shape for the commencement of our flying season.  Bring something to fly also as it should be a good day for flying once we have the field polished up to everyone's satisfaction. 

  We have a great season planned with the NENATS scheduled for June 14^th.  This should be the biggest turnout yet and it is an exciting event to get involved with as a participant, a judge, cook, or spectator.  This year I have built a JK  Aerotech MIG 3 powered by a Norvel Big Mig, and if it survives the test flight and training flights I plan on being a COMBAT FLYER.  This is a foamy in every sense of the word.  Pink foam, packing tape and building stuff I never used before results in a very ugly but very strong

Airplane.  Give it a try, the cost is low, the building time is short (about 30 hours for #1 and 20 thereafter).  The entire setup costs about $200.00, and if it flies inversely proportional to its looks, it should be an outstanding airplane and loads of fun to fly.

  If you cannot make the combat event then don’t miss the Berringer on June 28^th and 29^th, it was excellent last year and this year should be even better.  Bring out your War birds, or Scale Models and join in the festivities.  Lots of gorgeous airplanes and lots of good flying await you.

  Don’t hesitate this year to get involved and volunteer to help out or participate in one or all of our seven events this year.  This is what makes our club great and keeps us active, visible and involved with our communities.  You will also pick up lots of good tips and meet neat people for other clubs around the State.

Until Next time, Good Flying,

 Fred