Salida Airport Fun Fly Event

I recieved an email from Steve Bush who is the airport manager up in Salida, CO. informing us of their upcoming 50th anniversary Fly-In event being held on  Saturday June 28th, 2014. We participated with them last year at this time with a static display of RC aircraft and some RC flight demonstrations also. Steve has given us ample notice this year that they would appreciate our support by returning again this year to help them celebrate their milestone anniversary.
 I sent out an email awhile back letting our Fremont County Radio Control Club members know about them asking for our support again and I also sent the invitation out to the Pueblo Sky Corral RC Club members along with the Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Flyers Club to inform them of the celebration also and I have recieved several inquiries back in regards to some of them wanting to do some flying demonstrations and static displays too. I haven't heard back from too many of our own club members regarding attending this event yet, so please let me know at your earliest convenience one way or the other about attending and participating.
 We will set up a booth again to pass out cards and club information and answer the publics questions about this great hobby of ours that we enjoy so much, and hopefully gain some new RC flying participants or club members possibly.
 There will be overnight dry camping available and the restrooms will remain available for use overnight at the airport terminal building, if anyone decides to camp there for this event.
 I look forward to hearing back from the club members very soon regarding our club's support of this event.
Come on up to Salida and enjoy viewing all of the Fly-In planes such as warbirds, experimentals, jets, helicopters and also general aviation aircraft also.
 Don't forget your camera to capture the spectacular scenery that abounds and surrounds the airport, along with the car show and planes that will be attending this event.

 Thanks for your support,

Mark

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Don't Forget to Pay Your Dues

Dear Fremont R/C Club member,

Well we are almost ½ way through the year and we have the summer flying season ahead of us. We have many exciting events still to be enjoyed.

The reason for this letter is to remind you that your 2014 dues are overdue. Please pay at your earliest convenience. The dues for 2014 are still $40.00 for a full flying membership and $24.00 for an associate/non-flying membership.

To pay your dues please mail your check, made out to Fremont R/C Club:

Fremont R/C Club

PO Box 835

Penrose, CO 81240

You may also come to our next meeting this Friday June 6^th and pay in person.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Marlowe D. Cassetti

FCRCC – Secretary/Treasurer

50th Anniversary for the Salida airport

I recieved an email today from Steve Bush who is the airport manager at the Salida airport asking for our support of this years 50th anniversary festivities at the Salida airport outside of Salida CO.
I sent the club members an email regarding this event and I hope to hear back from everyone soon as to their availability to help with this event up there. I also sent this same email out to the Pueblo and Colorado Springs clubs to see if we can garner a lot of interest and help. Please check out your emails for the time and date and get back to me ASAP about it too...

Thanks,
Mark

Balloon Festival

Our club participated in the Canon City Balloon Classic that was held Memorial Weekend. We had a booth that was operational almost all the daylight hours. Plus we gave R/C flying demonstrations Saturday and Sunday mornings. See photos below:

Terry watching while Ed flies his Cub
Looking West this was our runway, we flew to the North

View looking East
Steve Stafford is in the background to right

Looking north shows the plowed field where we confined our flying
I caught a piece of Ed's Cub's tail in the picture

Mark Sullivan gave demonstrations of his quad-chopper including a forced landing in the plowed field. It reminds one that with electrics you have to be mindful of draining the battery.

Now that we have experience with this event we can put on a better show next year, assuming they invite us back.

From The President:

The first annual Canon City Balloon Classic had a few minor mishaps. First was rain during a weekend that seldom if ever brings us rain. Second was the fact that the club voted to participate in the event yet just Ed Vincent, Ken Conway, Steve Safford, Mark Sullivan, Marlowe Cassetti, showed up to talk with the public and support the event. Third was a bit too much breeze for the balloons to launch. 

There was a good crowed early for the potential launch’s there were 6 balloons. I would estimate about 600 to 800 people. Most left by 8 to 8:30 then about 9:30 there was a second run of spectators meandering through. We gave away gliders from Estes to kids. Then Sat. about 11 we packed our stuff away and Ken, Steve and I left for the field to fly.
 
Sunday was about the same except there was more mud than on Sat. The early crowd may have been a little lighter but not much. We then packed up about 10, Steve stayed at the event a bit longer and Ken and I went out to the field for Ken to get additional flight time. 

Over all it was a good time for those that showed up to participate in the event.
 
Sincerely;
Ed Vincent 

Terry's Plane Rack

HERE'S AN AIRPLANE RACK FOR YOU. I STILL NEED TO PUT ONE MORE ON TOP AND THE FOAM AND PAINT BUT IT COSTS AROUND 20 DOLLARS ALL PLANES ARE TOGETHER READY TO FLY AND NOTHING TIED DOWN. JUST TAKE OUT THE ONE YOU WANT AND GO FLY