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Courtesy of Paul Geders, here is a rehash of the “Interesting Things” collection of tools and content from the old Spirits Website. Some of the information is dated but all of it is still relevant today.Continue Reading

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The second EDF timetrials took place on September 22, 2020. We had another 9 racers enter the event and Steve Ramonczuk took the title as fastest jet with an average speed of 100.25MPH. Steve inched out Ralph Grant by 2.66 seconds on his 3 laps around the pylons. Fun wasContinue Reading

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It’s the dog days of Summer Monthly Meeting Minutes for August 11, 2020By Ralph Doyle, Secretary President Ralph Grant:Zoom and meeting at the field called to order at 7:05pm. Attendance:17 members attended the meeting in person and 4 more logged in via ZOOM. Secretary’s report:Ralph Doyle, Secretary Motion made, secondedContinue Reading

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We had an awesome impromptu turnout for some EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) Jet pylon racing this past Sunday. We had the intention of racing the pylons on Saturday but rain and a strong cross wind ran everyone off. There were about 5 of us standing around talking about how awesomeContinue Reading

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The new Top Gun 2 Release Date is December 23rd, 2020 Ok, I loved the first one and the second is supposed to have the most amazing aviation videography that has ever been shot in the history of movies and aviation. When I saw that not only did they haveContinue Reading

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Next time your out at the field, snap a few pictures and send them to: pictures@spiritsofstl.com Feel free to include a little description of who is in the image and some details about the plane, event, etc!Continue Reading

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As many of you know, getting the website modernized and secure has been a priority of mine since about this time last year. It has been a lot of work and long hours on the phone with India but I’m happy to say that we have accomplished the following inContinue Reading

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Having plenty of smoke fluid is NOT a problem now that my 5 gallons is in the house! Thanks Robart!!!! That should be about 60+ flights worth!Continue Reading

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June is Bustin’ Out All Over Monthly Meeting Minutes for June 9, 2020 By Ralph Doyle, Secretary President Ralph Grant: Zoom and meeting at the field called to order at 7:05pm. Four new members were attending the meeting for the first time. Welcome! Ralph Grant gave a detailed report onContinue Reading

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…Bring May Flowers Monthly Meeting Minutes for May 13, 2020 By Ralph Doyle, Secretary President Ralph Grant: Zoom meeting called to order at 7:10pm. Attendance:  14 members attended the meeting. Secretary’s report: Ralph Doyle, Secretary Motion made, seconded and voted to accept the April meeting minutes as published on theContinue Reading