Contest Directors: Mark Schmaltz & Mike Murphy

Flight Instructors: Dan Osborn, Dan McLaren & Nik Zinsli

WMAA Instructors: Jim Grant, Mike Murphy, Dan McLaren & Dan Osborn

Event Directors:

Swap Meet: Dave Pierce

Memorial: Mark Roddy, George Orphan & Jim Grant

Picnic: Lee Frederickson, Mark Schmaltz & Dave Parrotte

Veterans: Mark Roddy, Dave Kingma & Ryan & Matt from WMAA

IMAC: Nik Zinsli, Jim Grant & Mark Schmaltz

TAG: Danny Osborn

Projects:

Shed Floor: Lee Frederickson

Table Repair: Jim Heist

Electric Power to field: Mark Roddy, Danny Osborn & George Orphan

Fence Repair: Leroy Lubbers, Jim Grant & Jeff Wolfson

Runway Rolling: Jim Heist & Dan McLaren

New Chair Purchase: Dave Kingma, Bernie Despres & Jeff Wolfson

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"The event  at Top Gun 2014 was Team Scale. Team normally means one person builds the aircraft and another fly's it in the competition. Dustin Buscher from BVM models is my pilot. The MiG-15  also won third in Team last year. For 2014 I corrected all of the 2013 judges criticisms  from last year and made an additional 40 plus scale enhancements. This year heavy rains reduced the flying for team and three other events to only one flight. Last year the MiG and my pilot scored very well in four rounds of flight scores which allowed us to win third. This year we hoping for better static and flying numbers but had to go with only one flight. Our total score was 188.750."

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Thanks to all of the club members that volunteer their time each week to help the kids at WMAA! This is proof that your efforts have not gone un-noticed.

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A BIG thanks goes out to all of our members that have been volunteering each week. This is proof that your efforts have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated!!

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A Trip to Western Michigan Aviation Academy

In early December, AMA’s Education Director, Bill Pritchett and District VII VP Tim Jesky took a trip to the Western Michigan Aviation Academy. They visited the Academy to learn more about the programs that were put together to provide a charter high school experience with lots of aviation resources available.  One of their best resources is the local AMA Charter Club, the Kent Radio Aero Modelers and their president, Nikolei Zinsli.  Not only does the Dean, George Pavey, recognize the value of modeling, the local AMA club knows a great opportunity to share their wealth of talent and experience.  Every Tuesday and Thursday morning KRAM members can be found building and flying with the students at WMAA. 

 To learn about more about opportunities for students to develop a relationship with your club, visit http://www.modelaircraft.org/education/masc.aspx.

Source: http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amayouth/2012/12/18/a-trip-to-western-michigan-aviation-academy/

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Go here for more information on the XFC.

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Blade mCP X Main Rotor Head Voluntary Recall Bulletin

Attention Blade mCP X Owners

Horizon Hobby is recalling the Main Rotor Head of the Blade mCP X ultra micro collective pitch helicopter.

Horizon Product Support has received some reports from customers of Main Blade Grips and Main Rotor Blades releasing from the Main Rotor Head. The released Main Rotor Blades have the potential to strike and injure nearby persons.

Horizon Product Development has updated the Main Rotor Head assembly and is offering the updated assembly free of charge to consumers. Please inspect your Main Blade Grips. If your helicopter does not have a “B” molded into the Main Blade Grips, cease use of your current Main Rotor Head immediately and complete the Blade mCP X Main Rotor Head Replacement Request form linked below. 

Upon receiving your request, an updated head assembly will be sent to you free of charge (as supplies become available) along with prepaid packaging to send your original Main Rotor Head to Horizon at no cost.

• Click HERE to complete the Blade mCP X Main Rotor Head Replacement Request form.
• Horizon will pay for ground shipping within the United States and Canada.
• Consumers outside the US and Canada should contact their local retailer or distributor, which may be found HERE .
• If you have any questions, you can call Horizon Hobby Product Support at 877-504-0233.

Click HERE to see instructions on how to install your blade grips

We apologize for this inconvenience. Horizon disclaims all liability and warranties for any consumer failing to act upon this product bulletin.

Click HERE to see the CSPC recall information

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• Background on what FAA intends to impose on aeromodeling.
• Understand the difference between commercial and recreational sUAS.
• What you can do to help.
• Resources to help you contact your Representatives and Senators in Congress.
• How to contact AMA's Advocacy Team.
• Donate to our cause to defend your right to fly model aircraft without government oversight.

Now is the time to let your voice be heard!

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