NOTAM
Notice: Stetson Heli Fun Fly Saturday June 24, 2017.
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Thank you
June 3, 2017 was...
...the annual Stetson Ed Rae Memorial Fun Fly Event!
The Ed Rae Memorial Fun Fly was held today. Despite the wind and the really cool temperature of 10 degrees this morning, the event was a success. We had 25 registered pilots and approximately twenty five spectators to enjoy the show.
I would like to thank the Ed Rae family for once again gracing us with their presence. Ed was a founding member of this great club, and his contributions and tireless efforts will never be forgotten! Thanks to Gerry Nadon who delivered a nice speech about Ed Rae and also thanks to Great Hobbies and Orleans Hobbies for their generous contribution of a total of 6 gifts for the pilots in attendance.
Also, special thanks to the executive members who helped organize this event, especially Sue MacDonald who was running the registration desk, and to our dedicated canteen workers Jim Denyer, Jessica Dawson, and Bob and Sheila Myhara, who did an excellent job feeding all in attendance.
We also had the privilege to shake hands with our Zone Director, Chris Malcomnson. Thanks for coming out and supporting our club.
We had the opportunity to see several types of aircraft, helicopters and drones. We were also lucky to have 5 pilots with special jets who were coursing our sky with their bullet beauties.
Lunch hour saw fantastic special demonstration flights from Stetson pilots including Paulo De Sousa ( 3D Style) and beautiful flying demonstration by Scott Clarke.
We also presented, after the fact, the People Choice Award trophy to Elckar Monsalve; presented by Hal MacDonald, Vice-President. (We forgot to present it at lunch time -- Sorry Elckar).
We thank you all for attending today.
Daniel Marcotte
President
Photos: Hal MacDonald. Click image above for the album.
March 5, 2017 was...
...the annual Stetson Winter Fly Event!
How do you describe a Canadian winter flying event? ...cool
Don't let the -20°C fool you; a chance to fly with a great club, other MAAC Zone G club members, and spectators; how can one not enjoy themselves; warm shelter, hot coffee, Sue's chili, Timbits, home made cookies (thanks Debbie), sure beats a warm day at work anytime!
A special thanks to our sponsors, and volunteers who braved the cold to make this another great Stetson Flyers event. Thanks guys, your time and effort greatly appreciated - you make these events happen!
Sue & Hal MacDonald
Event coordinators
Photos: Hal MacDonald. Click image above for the album.
January 1, 2017 was...
...the annual Stetson First Fly Event!
After a blustery early morning following a snow storm, some 19 members were treated to sunny skies and moderating winds for the 2017 edition of Stetsons' First Flight.
With several inches of fresh powder down, it was a perfect runway for the event!
Sue and Hal MacDonald had everything ready to go for the 9 AM start, and eight electric aircraft were airborne in no time flat, with Jim Denyer winning the honors as first electric airborne for the year! It was great to see all those WHITE airplanes up flying around....don't know how they kept track of who was flying which, but they did a great job!
The Gas/Glow guys were ready right after the electric crowd came in and gave them some room. Four pilots were flipping like mad, and Charlie Caldwell showed us all up by getting his 35 glow-powered flying wing running first, and launched for the 2017 honors.
No incidents occured, a great way to start off the year! Mind you, some combination of wind gust, frozen thumbs, numb toes, and numb brain gave me a wake-up on my landing attempt. The trusty Twist dropped about 3 feet, bounced off the soft snow to my surprise, and gave me a chance to goose it and go around again! BONUS!!!
Hal and Sue had lots of hot coffee, compliments of McDonald's, and some delicious rice crispy squares. They also rounded up two very nice hand-crafted trophies from John Jackson for the winners in Electric and Engine classes, along with $50 gift certificates from Princess Auto! Very nice! Thanks for running the event, you two. Great job!
A big shout out goes to Daniel Marcotte, Hal MacDonald and Paul Abouassali, who were out early shoveling pathways to the setup tables, the shelter, washroom, etc. Our parking lot and access road were well plowed, and the field is very flyable, so for all you members who are getting cabin fever, go fly! The shelter and propane heater are working very well to thaw out between flights.
Thanks again to Goose and Dan for the photos shown here & Hal's pictures on the Stetson Facebook page. We all really appreciate the results!
So it's official, all you Stetsons: 2017 has launched successfully at Stetson Field.
Happy New Year to all!
Gary Robertson
Photos: Goose. Click image above for the album. Dan's pictures are available here...
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Wednesday January 25, 2017 is the next scheduled meeting at the Aviation Museum. Catch up with club members and let everyone know what you have been upto this past summer.
Meeting starts at 7:30, come in through the front door.
January 2017 Newsletter Available!
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