The FAA is changing and modernizing the National Airspace System. These modernizations particularly affect small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or sUAS – our model airplanes and us, recreational flyers. They have made certain exceptions for the Spirits of St. Louis RC Flying Club Inc. We now are able to operate under a persistentContinue Reading
Join us June 11-14 for this amazing helicopter event at The Spirits of St Louis RC Flying Club’s Bob Gizzie Memorial Field.Continue Reading
Level Up Your Life: Why RC Planes, Helis & Drones Are the Coolest Hobby for Teens Tired of staring at the same screens all day? Want something that feels like a real-life video game — but way more epic? Welcome to the world of radio control (RC) aircraft. Unlike onlineContinue Reading
Well on the 23rd of May the club hosted the Cadets from a local C.A.P. troop. We were giving flying lessons to all cadets who want them. There were 18 Cadets who registered with us. There were 4 instructor pilots. Dave Harrington set this up. I found that Dave holdContinue Reading
Date: 12 May 2026 18:50 (prior to general membership meeting the following night)Attendees: Dan Morrison (President), Ralph Grant, Dave Brown (Field Committee), Stephen Adams (Secretary), Wayne Nenninger (Treasurer), Dave Harrington (Safety), Curt McIntyre. Steve Pokorny and Dustin Whitrock (VP) not present.Location: Dave Brown’s houseCalled to Order: Informal discussion-style board meeting.1.Continue Reading
May 12th @ Bob Gizzie Field **Membership Update** We had three people join since last month’s meeting at the restaurant. Most of the people who were already here have signed up. We’re now up to **114 members**. One was a dual member from Lafayette, Indiana. **Upcoming Flying / TrainingContinue Reading
Getting so close to maiden. But, I feel I keep saying that. 🙁 The punch list feels endless at times but it’s pretty short now. Bit more wiring, aileron pushrods attached, cowl brackets (3D printed), flying wires and carburetor needle access. Final CoG check and battery placement. This motor isContinue Reading
Tuesday April 14 Spirits RC Flying Club met at B. Halls restaurant; meeting called to order at 7:05 Secretary’s Report: Show and Tell: Membership Report: – Greg Tesson Safety Committee Chair/FAA Liaison – Dave Harrington Treasurer Report: – Wayne Nenninger Investment Oversight Committee: Field Committee Chairman Report – Dave Brown:Continue Reading
About 11 months since starting this Barth 1:3 Waco project. It’s been an adventure! I expected to be further along but the winter months slowed me down as it’s too cold to spray dope. I need two more nice days to apply a final coat of Sig Tennessee Red. ThisContinue Reading
Spirits RC Flying Club Meeting March 10th Meeting called to order @ 7:00pm with 23 members present April meetings will be @ B.Halls Family Grill O’Fallon, MO / May-Oct meetings @ Bob Gizzie Field B. Halls deal is we eat their food, drink their beer, generously tip their staff andContinue Reading
Auto Window Decals 5″x5″ with our revised Club logo. These are vinyl and designed to withstand the sun. $5/each. Proceeds goto the club (or to buy more). I have 50, er, 49, and will bring to next meeting and to the field. Contact Stephen A.Continue Reading
Spirits RC Flying Club Meeting February 10th Meeting called to order @ 7:00pm with 20 members present Jan-Apr meetings will be @ B.Halls O’Fallon, MO / May-Oct meetings @ Bob Gizzie Field B. Halls deal is we eat their food, drink their beer, generously tip their staff and they’ll beContinue Reading
Our 2025 Championship Pylon Series turned out to be a hit. It was the club’s first run at this type arrangement versus stand-alone events. The racing turned out to be very competitive, quite fun and even a growing number of spectators enjoyed as well. Prizes were awarded to our eventualContinue Reading
Yeah, yeah, yeah, it’ has been too long since I posted in the build series. Truth is the work has been continually progressing and focused on the finer bits of finishing the Waco. Did not feel there was anything really exciting to show you. “Look Ma, rivets! Real ones andContinue Reading
Spirits RC Flying Club Meeting January 13th B.Halls, meeting called to order @ 7:02pm 24 members present Jan-Apr meetings will be @ B.Halls O’Fallon, MO / May-Oct meetings @ Bob Gizzie Field B. Halls deal is we eat their food, drink their beer, generously tip their staff and they’ll beContinue Reading
Break out your tiny planes and helis! We have the much anticipated indoor dates set (finally)!! Getting access to a large indoor space in the winter time has been challenging. These spaces are in high demand and many school districts don’t even offer bookings outside school sponsored activities for theirContinue Reading
Spirits RC Flying Club Meeting/Christmas Party at Steve Pokorny’s house, meeting called to order @ 7:03p Tue Dec 16 – notes taken by Dan Morrison Secretary’s Report: Stephen Adams Minutes from Nov mtg accepted with addition of it was held at Serra’s Pizzeria. Show and Tell Membership Report – GregContinue Reading
