Author: Aaron

Field is Open!

Terry is probably the first one to use the field this year! I just wanted to let everyone know that the field is clear of snow and is flyable. When driving in please stay clear of the soft areas on the drive. These areas are only a problem when transitioning from winter to spring. I hope to get out and fly this weekend, do you? If so maybe see you there!

Stop the Government from Regulating our Hobby!


You may or may not know the AMA has been lobbying the FAA to stay out of our hobby. We need your help to contact our representatives and senators to pass the bill in its current form. I believe it has passed the senate but now needs to pass the house without any changes. Please do your part, follow the link and let our representatives know that our hobby does not need to be restricted by the United States Government! It only takes a few minutes of your time. The link is  http://amagov.modelaircraft.org/4077/this-is-placeholder-call-to-action/ The AMA has provided a letter and when you type in your zip code your state representatives will automatically pop up. There is a letter prepared by the AMA to go to these folks to help us escape the proposed FAA altitude restrictions.    Time is of the essence as there is a bill in congress right now addressing this issue before the FAA moves further forward with their proposed change.

Thanks,

The TCAF Officers

First Gasser Build!

Santa brought me a DLE-30 this Christmas and I finally have an airframe! I went with a http://www.3dhobbyshop.com 68″ Velox. It was a used frame that I found on http://www.rcgroups.com. The person I purchased the frame from was a member of Warped Wings in Allendale. He originally had it setup for electric but I thought this would be a perfect opportunity for my DLE-30. So far I have mounted the engine, mounted my two switches, mounted the ignition(NiMH) and power system battery (A123). Both batteries are mounted in back for CG reasons. All servos and linkages have been installed. I am using Hitec HS-7985’s, there should be plenty of torque for any maneuver that I can do or will be able to do. I still have quite a bit to do but progress is being made! Spring cannot come soon enough. I will post more pictures when I get further along. If any of you have comments or suggestions please leave a comment. Since this is my first gas engine build all are welcome!

U Can Do 60 For Sale – SOLD –

I am looking to sell my U Can Do 60. It is time to down size the fleet to make room for new planes. I am selling my U can Do 60 as an air frame with servos and fuel tank. The motor is not included. I am looking to get $150 out of it. It is a used plane with some patch work on the wing. Shoot me an email at aaronjdewitt@gmail.com if interested.
Thanks!