Everyone,

If you didn’t make it out on Saturday May 21st for the event you did miss a good time. I wanted to thank the members that did come out and do demo flights, buddy box flights, and talk to people that were on hand and had questions.

On Saturday 13 people did at least one flight with a buddy box and all reported having a great time and learning a lot about the hobby. Of those people five reported already having planes and a few expressed interest in joining. Hopefully we see a new member or two as a result. I still feel it was a success just to get people out and see the hobby in action.

One downside was the Holland Sentinel never did put our event add in the paper so all the traffic we had was from Cobblestones and the great sign Larry made for us. The Sentinel was emailed the information, and I spoke with them on the phone and invited them out, they just didn’t show, no wonder newspapers and print media are going the way of the dinosaur.

Thank you again to everyone for coming out and making it a success. Let’s get our heads together and do this again in June.

Are you interested in learning to fly RC Airplanes?

The Tulip City Air Force* would like to invite anyone 10 years or older and interested in flying radio controlled airplanes to come out to our flying field on Saturday May 21^st from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. In the event of weather cancellation the event will be the following day, May 22^nd.

In association with the Academy of Model Aeronautics**, Take Off And Grow -TCAF will be hosting free introductory training sessions to give you a hands on trial with one of our trainer aircraft using a buddy box system.

Several aircraft will also be there to do flight demonstrations throughout the day.

Participants may be asked to sign a release form on the day of the event. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present at all times. Flights will be limited to accommodate time and participation levels.

For more information contact TCAF club president.

TCAF Field is located on 146^th Ave 1/8^th mile East of 52^nd street and the I-196 freeway. Due to construction on 146^th Ave follow Waverly road to 32^nd street, then go East to 52^nd street and go south. Proceed to 146^th Ave and go East to field which is on the North side of the street. There is a club sign by the road to identify the entrance. Please drive slowly on the driveway and do not go off the trail.

Come on out and experience flying radio controlled airplanes!

*The Tulip City Air Force is a Holland, Mi. group of nearly 50 members who enjoy building and flying a wide variety of model aircraft ranging from inexpensive foam constructed electrics to 1/3^rd scale gas powered acrobatics. It is a rewarding hobby that provides unlimited growth and expertise. Today’s vast selection of ARFs (almost ready to fly) airplanes are designed for those without a lot of building skills and yet allow them the privilege to get right to flying. Check out our website for more information on our club at http://www.tulipcityairforce.com

**The AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) is a national organization that began over 75 years ago to advance model aviation by providing safety guidelines, annual national flying events, a partnership with the FAA, liability insurance and a wonderful monthly magazine, ‘Model Aviation‘ to its members.

We had a beautiful morning of flying after Saturday’s meeting. It sure is nice to see everyone enjoying the weather and finally taking the planes out of winter storage. Hopefully this is just the one of many great weekends of flying to come this summer. Many different types of planes were flown this past Saturday. We got to enjoy a great air show put on by Mort and a little combat by Mike, Aaron, Rich and Bill. And no, Rich did not get hit in combat, he gently landed in the corn field all by his self!

Today after the meeting Brian Harvey did a few flights on his E-Flite Apprentice with Mike and Bob on the buddy box. After successfully landing a few times it was decided he was ready.

With a great hand launch from Dave the Apprentice was away with Brian at the controls and no buddy box. Four minutes later a great landing for what is now his first solo flight.

Great job Brian!

Have you wondered how 2.4Ghz radio work? Check out the article at http://www.rcmodelreviews.com/spreadspectrum01.shtml for a great read!