New Sound System
Thanks to Mike Kinsey for the outstanding sound system that
has been installed at the field. It was put to good use at the recent
Combat event, where the portable Microphone was put to good use.
Good People Doing Good Things
In a recent socializing session at the field, it became know that
GMA member Art Neto was a talented musician, banjo picker that is.
Another potential member joined in and identified himself as a Mandolin
picker. Through this editor’s previous dealings in thinking about trying
to learn to play a banjo, Walt Mitchell was contacted to see if
perhaps we could
entice him to loan his
banjo to Art. Well, Walt brought the banjo out, and not only loaned
it, but gave it to Art. Art picked a few pieces of Dueling
Banjos and I can’t wait to hear a full presentation from Art.
More Good Things
On that same Banjo day, Walt unfortunately became disoriented
while flying one of his own creations. Several members were able to
retrieve it from the banks of the Etowah. Walt decided he didn’t want it
any more, so he removed his radio and engine and donated it to the club.
The plane has only minor damage and Art is in the process of patching it
up and it will soon be offered as an auction item or for sale for the
benefit of the club.
Congratulations Christopher Zauche
Young (14 year old) Christopher had the cord cut in April and is
now flying on his own. Dad Steve has to be mighty proud to have two young
teen age sons to go fly with.
And Even More Good Things
In March, Rob Purks brought out a few cub scouts to
introduce them to our great hobby. Rob was assisted by Stan Erwin,
Steve Zauche, Ben Adams, Chris Dover and Don Whittaker.
Events
The 3D event for this year has been cancelled.
The War Bird event is still scheduled for September 10 & 11.
FAMILY DAY is still planned for Saturday, July 16. See
details on next page. Mike Kinsey and Rex Briant are
providing and cooking the BBQ meat, various types. Linda Carnes and
Craig Collins are coordinating the rest of the food and other
events. This day will also be a big fund raiser to provide funds for
improving the flying site. This includes adding 50 feet of bermuda grass
at each end of the asphalt runway, and extending the bermuda runway to
match the asphalt. We will have some fantastic prizes for a raffle,
including a 27% Extra 260 with a ZDZ 50NG Engine, a Saito 180 4-cycle
engine… plus more.
Tickets:
$5—1 Ticket
$10—5 Tickets