Notice to the Membership:

Although a new field has been secured we are still in the process of preparing the field for flying....



Update 5/5/08

Development of our new field is moving along. Although the wet weather caused some delays, by this past Saturday the contractor had finished the work to level the field. This week we expect that the field will be smoothed and grass seed planted. It won’t be long!!

Please do not fly at the new site. There is currently a lock on the gate preventing entry into the facility. A notice will be sent out when we open!

Do you remember your first model airplane? Do you still have a picture of it? Then please participate in the Windsock 2008 literary contest! The rules are very simple:

A. First off, the good part. The winner receives a $75 gift certificate, second place $50 and, if there are that many entries, $25 for third. (Come on guys! This means that just by entering you're practically guaranteed to wins something!)

B. The model in question must have been designed as a flying model (control line, free flight, or R/C) and must have flown successfully at least once. (Successful takeoff qualifies, successful landing a plus, but not required)

C. You must have built the model (assistance from dad or friend ok, but no Cox, Wen-Mac, Stanzel or similar ready-to-fly planes)

D. The article must be at least the equivalent of one typewritten page (12 point times new roman, single space). We won't haggle if it's a few lines short.

E. Judging will be primarily on overall content, but style, pictures and good grammar will all be considered on the plus side. (Which means that it pays to proof read -not just spell check- and to have someone else proof read it as well)

F All entries must be submitted electronically and received by the 31 July 08.