7/16/2026
Well…. Summer is half over and the weather has heated up so much, things are smoking! I find it amazing how fast the time goes these days.
There are a few things to go over:
This Saturday, July 18th, ACRC is having a Big Bird Fly. The pilot meeting starts at 09:30, flying starts at 10 AM.
Next Saturday, July 25th, Grassfield is hosting its 5th annual Jet (sort of) Fun-Fly. We changed the format a bit this year as we know many of you do not fly jets. We decided that if you got’em – fly’em. As the song goes “if you can’t be with the one you love honey, love the one you’re with”. In other words… bring a plane to fly and help us have fun. Amongst the many raffle prizes offered, a Horizon Hobby 70mm Viper Jet will be up for grabs.
For those of you who are ditching that weekend for Oshkosh…. “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt like elderberries”. 😝
Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 22. It is National Model Aviation Day. This year we are adding on to the program. AJ Aircraft sponsored pilot, Tim Kunath will be headlining the day. He is a fantastic pilot that will show us how it’s done! In addition, club member Bill Argyros is tentatively lined up to fly a Robbinson helicopter in and land at the field. The plan is to set up a static display and occasional flight demonstration. We are in the process of lining up other aviation related companies for displays and booths, showcasing how model aviation merges with the tech and aviation industries. We hope to get the same media coverage as last year to attract an even bigger crowd. We urge everyone to show up on that Saturday, help with the event, and keep aircraft in the sky at all times. Per usual, there will be lunch followed by a raffle….If flying goes well into the evening, perhaps dinner…
Let’s give HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Grassfield members Matt Morley and Cameron DeVries, both who are starting Pilot Training at Delta Air Lines this month. They have made it to the Big Leagues! Good luck to both of you. Study hard and MEMORIZE THOSE FLOWS!
Now for some kindergarten teacher finger wagging:
Badge use is getting pretty bad. We are a huge club and for our own survival we need to insure everyone who is flying at the field is a member. We shouldn’t have to continue to preach about this issue. Most of you cannot get into work without a badge… the same applies at Grassfield. If you don’t want to wear the badge, please don’t come out to fly. ‘Nuff said.
Next: Please pick up after yourself. If you drop the barrier rope at the north side of the field, PLEASE put it back up again. For the third time in 3 weeks, I’ve arrived at the field to find the barrier rope down and the field unattended. Strangely enough that stupid rope discourages “youts” (My Cousin Vinny: Youths) and other equally moronic individuals from driving onto and ripping up our field. Please help us with this. Secondly, please put the tie down straps back in the provided bin so we do not have to pick them up while mowing. As always, be a boy/girl scout and pick up your own trash as well as other trash, leaving the place better than you found it. Thank you!
Finally, Thank you all for your environmental diligence. Use of the recycle and battery recycling containers is outstanding!
Beat the heat, catch some UV and meet you out at the field.
Blue Skies,
Charly
5/15/2026
Summer is fast approaching and with summer comes a busy flying schedule. Every month throughout the summer we have scheduled events and lots of open flying. Our events have become quite a popular spectator event and we often host 100-200 people at these events. Volunteer help is always welcome. During the events we need help with spectator monitoring, keeping the field safe for spectators, grilling and lunch help, pilot registration, raffle and 50/50 fundraising sales, and general PR (answering questions about the club). We also need a LARGE PILOT TURNOUT to keep the skies full of planes. I encourage everyone to show up for our events, chip in and have fun!
Saturday, May 23rd we are hosting the 3rd annual Del Berryman Memorial Fun Fly. This is the kick off to our flying season and is dedicated to all members who have “Flown West into the Sunset” We will have a brief opening ceremony followed by a fun day of flying. There will be lunch, a raffle, and 50/50 drawing. This event is a great way to showcase our club and unique hobby. Please come out, chip in and help and plan on having a great day of flying and friendship.
Finally, we have obtained 2 new recycling barrels for cans and bottles. Please do not put general trash in them. In addition, if you crash a plane, please take it home for disposal. We need the trash space for general Grassfield garbage. Thank you for your cooperation.
See you at the field!
Charly
4/11/2026
Good Morning!
The annual builders show was Friday April 10th. We had approximately 15 planes entered with many fine examples from all aspects of model aviation. Congratulations to new member Rusty Freeman who won Best of Show with his stellar Balsa USA 1/3rd Scale Sopwith Pup! I would like to thank everyone who came out to the field yesterday for Spring Clean Up. Due to the forecast weather we held off on painting and runway repair. Junk removal, general clean up and shed repair was accomplished. The field is now spiffy and clean for our use. Thanks again to everyone for their hard work.
Blue Skies,
Charly
3/24/2026
Good morning,
Welcome to spring! The vernal equinox came a few days ago and we are officially in spring mode.
