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So it seems that every time we turn around, there is a new proposed rule that puts our flying at risk. I have read the proposed rules and they WILL impact us if allowed to pass unmodified. The AMA has done an excellent job reviewing the proposal and giving weContinue Reading

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A HUGE Success! The FALL FUN-FLY & FOOD DRIVE on Saturday, October 19th was a big success.  We had at least 25-30 pilots flying throughout the day and only one non-repairable crash.  Dave Harrington saved the day by bringing Hot Dogs, Chips and Chile, so no one went hungry.  FestivitiesContinue Reading

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A Little Unlimited Warbird Eye-candy! I didn’t do much building yesterday since the finals for the Reno Air Races were streaming on YouTube so I made up for it tonight! In case you were curious, Dreadnaught took the Gold Unlimited’s in the desert with a average speed of about 420mph.Continue Reading

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The club is in serious need for a Treasurer. Every organization requires a certain level of participation to operate. We have leaned heavily on a select few individuals for decades and are in desperate need of some new blood! The treasurers position is a critical aspect of our operations andContinue Reading

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At The Meeing This Month: At this months meeting, Paul Geders presented the club our recognition plaque for being an AMA Leader Club. The Spirits of St. Louis R/C club has had the distinction of being a chartered AMA flying club since 1965 and has been a Leader Club forContinue Reading

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During recent conversations at the field regarding “Puffed LIPO’s”, passionate e-mails from our members regarding dangerous LIPO destruction practices, derelict LIPO batteries being left at the field, high energy crashes leaving LIPO batteries significantly damaged, people making the puncture of batteries with a screwdriver a religious experience, and the impendingContinue Reading

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So Basically Everyone!!! On September 28th it would be awesome if we could get at least a dozen electric warbird racers! I would be willing to bet that just about every single member of the club has an electric warbird! If you can takeoff, fly in a 660’ oval, andContinue Reading

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Flies like a 30’s Racer Should, On Rails! The 1/5th scale Ryan STA by Phoenix models is a fantastic sport flyer. Of all the single seat aerobatic sport planes that Claude Ryan built, this is one of my all time favorites. It made its full scale debut on June 8thContinue Reading