The Flypaper is a monthly publication of The Fox Valley Aero Club An Illinois not-for-profit Corporation P.O. Box 837 St. Charles, IL 60174-0837 www.foxvalleyaero.com President: Thomas Spriet [email protected]Vice President: John Turner [email protected]Secretary: Tony Sokol [email protected]Treasurer: Paul Jacobs [email protected]Flypaper Editor: Doug Swanson [email protected]New in this issue: Officer / Chairperson Reports Christmas Party Pictures page 6 Armin Weber’s T-6 Ride page 10 Shots From the Field page 11 December 2012 Mike Kirkpatrick shows us how to decorate a Christmas tree! The best ornaments are the type that you can fly to the tree, hover, and park in place! AMA Gold Leader Club Academy of Model Aeronautics Charter Club #252
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The Fox Valley Aero Club has itsown YouTube channel!
Our own Paul Makowski has agreed to create and manage the officialFVAC YouTube channel. It is now live—go on line and subscribe today!Simply search on YouTube: FVAChannel (one ‘C’), and you will find it.
If any member has a video they would like to add they can e-mail Paulat: [email protected], and for those who prefer to call, hisphone number is (630) 730-1380. In order to maintain a nice, uniformlook of the channel, Paul asks the authors of submitted videos to let himperform some editing. He would like to add title pages in the beginningand credits as well as any relevant information at the end. Credits willalso be given in the description area under each video.
FVACHey folks, the time for reflection of 2012 is here.It's time to reflect on all the things we have beenblessed with in our families. Karol and I havebeen fortunate to visit foreign lands and I mustsay we have the best thing going here in thisgreat land we call home.
In a very few short days the magic of Christmaswill be upon us. From our house to yours, mayyou all have a Very Merry Christmas with familyand friends.
Happy Holidays to all! Welcome tothe December Flypaper. Being thegift-giving season, I have includedas many new products in this issueas space allowed. Whether you’reshopping for someone else oryourself, there are all kinds of newand exciting products to consider(or dream about). As you shop forhobby products, remember tosupport your local hobby shops.
2012 has been a year of mixedemotions for me. It started off withgreat news regarding the AMA75th Anniversary newslettercontest, which was entered in late2011. The results came out inJanuary, and I was informed thatwe came away with tophonors—wow.
In June the club was hit with someterrible news. I remember the callfrom Dan Rocha early one morningto inform me that Dan Knippenhad passed after a brief battle withlung cancer. Those of us in theIMAC community weredetermined to carry on andcontinue the contest Dan had runfor the past 18 years.
The year ended on a high note for
me with the Christmasparty. Not only did Icome away with a newairplane, I was also theproud recipient of theTop Gun award. Thanksto those existing TopGunners who bestowedsuch an honor on me.
In this issue:
Dale Gathman has shared thephotos he snapped at theChristmas party. See them on page6. He has also provided several“Shots From the Field”. See themon page 11. Thanks, Dale!
Armin Weber has shared theexperience of a full scale T-6 ride.See his photos and story on page10.
I’ll see you at the January meeting;unfortunately, I can’t make it out toFrozen Fingers.
Doug
Are you looking for a great way to kick off thenew year? Come on out to the field at 10:00am on January 1st for Frozen Fingers 2013.
Bring an aircraft to fly and try to be the “First inFlight” for 2013. Last year John Turner took thehonors and the trophy. Who will it be this year?
As 2012 comes to an end, so does my position as V.P. forthe FVAC. I will continue to be active with manyevents throughout the upcoming year, especially withthe SWAP and Festival of Flight. My thanks go to thecurrent B.O.D.’s and membership who have supportedmy role within the club. The club membershipcontinues to grow and our facility is one of the bestwithin the Midwest! Be sure to mark your calendar forthe annual SWAP being set up at the Kane CountyFairgrounds on February 23rd. Both Joe Pedone and I
have been working with various vendors and fellow RCenthusiasts to make this another successful event for the club. Asuggestion was brought up this fall to possibly look at having a“SWAP/Tailgate Event” at the flying field vs. the standard SWAP.It may reduce expenses and we can have people set up at the siteand charge a nominal fee—a different approach, but a good idea. Finally, our annual tradition continues on January 1st with the“First in Flight” competition. Bring your plane and coffee as wewatch fellow members fight the cold and wind to claim the trophyin 2013.
Again, thank you to the board andmembership for allowing me toserve as your V.P.
Happy Holidays,
JT
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The following members will serve aschairpersons in 2013:
Outgoing Secretary TonySokol revealed theresults from the voting.To his left are newlyelected Vice PresidentAlvin Cole andcontinuing PresidentTom Spriet
Taking over asField Chairman isMark Knoppkie
Chuck Noyes has beenappointed to theposition ofMembership Chairman
2011 Top Gunrecipient, PaulJacobs, presentedthe 2012 awardto Doug Swanson
Dale Gathman receiveda President’s Choiceaward for his “FantasticPhotographic Images”
Mel Ziska also received aPresident’s Choice awardfor his many years ofdedication to this club M
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JT comes bearing gifts. He and his wife, Pam,purchased & wrapped all of the gifts for the spouses.
President Tom presents a check to thisyear’s Big Dog winner, R. Thomas Flint
The centerpiece of the evening was this 1/3-scale BalsaUSA Sopwith Pup, donated to the club by Cantigny Park.Its care has been entrusted to none other than Cliff Fullhart
Alvin Cole, Jr. & Sr. and Jamel Kimbroughprovided great music throughout the evening
Dorie and I would like to wishall of you and yours a MerryChristmas and a Happy NewYear. We had another successfulChristmas party and I wouldlike to thank Dorie for herefforts in coordinating theevent. Also, many thanks go toPam Turner for securing andwrapping the women’s gifts
and to Alvin Cole for the entertainment during the evening. Johnand Pam Turner have stepped up and agreed to handle the eventnext year. A special thanks to Al’s Hobby and Hobbytown for thehuge discounts and contributions to our raffle prizes. Sharon andKen Kaiser and Cindy McFarlane certainly support theFVAC and their stores should be your first thought whenyou need to purchase items for this hobby.
Another highlight of the evening for me was handing the TopGun award to Doug Swanson for all he has done for this clubthis year. His work on the Flypaper and IMAC event isoutstanding and the great news is that he will do it all overagain in 2013.
Tom Flint was the lucky Big Dog winner this year and he thanksall who entered.
The treasury remains in great shape and be sure to get your duesin for FVAC and AMA for 2013.
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Armin Weber recently went for a ride in a T-6 Texan. Below is a briefaccount of his experience, along with a few photos from the day.
The flight was with Gauntlet Warbirds, based at Aurora Airport in Sugar Grove [www.gauntletwarbirds.com].They offer rides and training in several airplanes including the T-6 Texan, L-39, Extra 300, Yak-52, andDecathlon. Being a big warbird fan, I was looking forward to a ride in the T-6 Texan.
The experience begins with a briefing that describes the airplane, and flight from takeoff to landing, plussome very brief instructions on how to use the parachute. Prior to being buckled into the rear seat, the pilotsaid if we need to jump out for any reason, jump toward the trailing edge of the wing. That way you won’tbe cut in half by the stabilizer after leaving the plane. Good info, I thought to myself.
The engine was started and we were off. Shortly after takeoff, I was given control of the airplane and we flewto our practice area. We spent the remainder of the flight doing loops, barrel rolls, 4- and 8-point rolls, andCuban 8's. All to soon, we were headed back to the airport where we did a pass over the runway, followedby a breaking turn and landing.
It was an awesome experience, and I’d definitely do it again. -Armin10
President Tom Spriet called the meeting to order at7:37pm.
SecretaryTony Sokol askedfor any additions orcorrections to theS e p t e m b e rminutes. Tominformed themembers that Tonywould be steppingdown from theSecretary’s positionfor the coming year.Tony then asked for approval of the report and received a thank youhand of applause in return. That was taken as an approval of theminutes. (Thank you.)
Treasurer Paul Jacobs reported that money is starting tocome in for the Christmas party and 2013 dues. He did mention thatwe will be reminded at least weekly from now until the party deadlineto get our reservations in. Hearing no questions from the membersthe report was approved.
Swap Meet Co-chairman Joe Pedonereported that people andvendors are signing upfor tables. The word isgetting out and our flyerwill be in the Decemberand January issues ofModel Aviation. We planto start the foamy flyingat 1:00 o’clock as we didlast year, ending at 3:00.
G o v e r n m e n tRelations ChairmanAlvin Cole informed usthat the club will bepresenting a Christmasbasket to the 911 Centeras well as the AgriculturalCenter to the North ofthe field. There is also aplan in the works topresent a similar gift tothe neighbors to theWest. Alvin alsoreminded us of the Toysfor Tots effort at theChristmas party. Unwrapped toys, gift cards, etc. will be appreciated.Joe Pedone informed the members that we will be having the partyafter the party at Rookies againthis year on December 13th.
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Field Chairman Greg Bohlerhad a good turnout to button up thefield for the winter. Power to the left3 bays of the Juice Bar will be leftoperational during the winter to seehow well it survives. Greg alsomentioned that we do not plow theroad or parking area during thewinter however if anyone has a plowand is so inclined their efforts will beappreciated. One important note isthat the runways are NOT to beplowed. Plowing caused wind rowswhich have a tendency to drawairplanes like a magnet.
Newsletter Editor Doug Swanson thanked everyone for theircontributions and encouraged us to keep submitting articles, building tips, etc..Doug also noted that the special election edition will be coming out soon andany candidates wanting to submit a Bio need to have it in ASAP.
President Tom Spriet opened the floor for any additional nominationsnoting that we are in need of a Secretary and Field Chairman for the upcomingyear. The following nominations were made and accepted:
Secretary:Dale Gathman
Board Member at large:Tony SokolTom SiwekJohn Griffith
Following a recap of thevarious positions and nominees,President Tom Spriet closed thenominations.
Brian Mocny and Dan Vancura from HobbyTown brought along a coupleof micro helicopters including the new 4-rotor offering from Heli Max which sellsfor $99 complete with radio. He also displayed the new Horizon Nano whichincorporates AS3X stabilization technology.
Dale Gathmandisplayed more of his nowfamous field shots to thedelight of all in attendance.
Having no further businessPresident Tom Sprietadjourned the meeting at8:14pm.
Respectfully submitted Tony Sokol – Secretary FVAC
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