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Memorial Day 2009, Gainesville...Sammy & Debbie Smith float along in Sammy's "Stang" with P-51 attached. Also included is their granddaughter Carli. The Mustangs are both Sammy's. The airplane has yet to fly...the same cannot be said for the Ford.

We are suspending our runway repair project due to hot weather. The plan is to organize a repair party and lay the 15' X 300' runway fabric sometime in the September/October time frame. The runway is usable in its present configuration so go ahead and fly. Half of the runway (15' X 300') is covered with the original fabric and half is smooth dirt.

Thanks to past president Pat Ponder for his counsel in deciding to delay this project. Folks, it's just too hot! A special thanks to those who have volunteered to work on the runway. I appreciate your willingness to help out!

NEXT CLUB MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPT 9th 7:00 PM
AT THE FIELD

Note: we will consider a motion to increase dues at this meeting. Please come and let your opinions be heard. Click on "Meetings" for more information.

We'll gather at Sardis Creek Park near Chestatee High School on Friday, September 10th, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for the final summer float fly of the season. Note the date, time, day-of-the-week change! We will begin at 10:00 AM and will have the event on a Friday in order to avoid the crowding we've run into on weekends. These changes were approved at our August club meeting. For more information please click on "Events" above. Be sure to mark your calendars for September 10th, and get those pontoons ready!

NEW ITEMS ON SWAP SHOP

Another local modeler is selling off most of his inventory including many models, engines, and even a trailer. There's a lot of good stuff here...take a look!

BAD WEATHER PROCEDURES

Please click on "Meetings" to read an important announcement on how to determine whether a meeting has moved indoors or an event has been canceled or postponed.

NEW POSTING ON LINKS PAGE

Click on "Links" above and you'll find information about J&R Hobby Hardware. It's an outstanding source for great hardware for your hobby needs.

NEW WEB MAGAZINE FOR NEWCOMERS TO R/C

It's a product of AMA's Model Aviation magazine and it's aimed at newcomers to the hobby...however, there's something there for everyone. I'm adding the URL to our "Links" page, but you can go to it by clicking on the word "magazine" above.

BASIC SOLO REQUIREMENTS
DETAILED IN "ABOUT US"

WHERE TO FIND US

Our 300 X 30 foot runway is made out of a nylon
fabric and features taxiways from each gate location

Our flying site
(photo by Mike Pendley from Ron Lee's ultralite)
5728 Brookton Lula Road
Gainesville, Georgia 30506
Click here for map

Scroll down for turn-by-turn directions and click on "Hot Topics" for more information on the construction process.

We have just moved to a wide-open pasture located in the Quillans Corner area of Clermont (near the intersection of Highways 129 and 52 about 9 miles north of Gainesville. The street address for the field is 5728 Brookton-Lula Road, Clermont, Georgia.

If you are coming from Gainesville, take Hwy. 129 north to the Quillans Corner area (you'll see "Quillans Corner" on a number of business signs). Turn right between the bank and an Exxon station/grocery on Hwy. 52. This is the Brookton-Lula although some signs only indicate "Lula" road. You'll pass by the Wauka Mtn. Elementary School and a compactor station as you drive approximately 1/2 mile to the turn into the farm. Look for our club sign and a mailbox with "5728" on the left side of the highway. Turn left into the property owned by Mr. Shorty Delong and follow the arrows to our field. You'll drive by his barn and then turn right beside a horse pasture and drive up the hill through the trees. Follow the road to the right as you exit the trees and continue to our parking area. If you drive past the pavilion, you'll be driving onto the runway so be careful to follow the signs!

If you are coming from west of Gainesville, you can turn off of Hwy. 60 (Thompson Bridge Road) onto Mt. Vernon Road (beside the Kroger Shopping Center. This is also Hwy. 283. Proceed east past North Hall School, past Jim Hood Road, and turn right onto Britt Whitmire Road. When it dead ends, turn right on Bethel Road which will intersect with Hwy. 52. Turn right and continue on to cross Hwy. 129. Stay on Hwy. 52 (Brookton-Lula Road...AKA Lula Road). You'll pass by the Wauka Mtn. Elementary School and a compactor station as you drive approximately 1/2 mile to the turn into the farm. Look for our club sign and a mailbox with "5728" on the side. Turn left into the property owned by Mr. Shorty Delong and follow the arrows to our field. You'll drive by his barn and then turn right up the hill (and beside a horse pasture). Bear right as you exit the trees and follow the arrows to our parking area. If you drive past the pavilion, you'll be driving onto the runway so be careful to follow the signs!

If you're coming via I-985, take exit 24 and follow Hwy. 129 north approximately 10 miles to Hwy. 52 then follow the directions above.

We're glad you found us on the web and we hope to see you at our flying field in the near future. In the meantime browse around our site and learn about our group. We are a laid-back, friendly, and fun bunch of people.

Our club is chartered by the Academy of Model Aeronautics, so you'll need to be a current AMA member in order to fly with us. However, if you just want to come and watch and enjoy the good company and engage in some airplane talk, no AMA membership is required. We hope to see you soon!

OTHER AREA FIELDS

Tony Annarelli has posted all of the flying clubs and sites in the Atlanta area on a Google Map. He has also thrown in a listing of the model shops in our area. You can view Tony's map by clicking here.

Webmaster: John Collins,

jmcollins333@gmail.com