Well, the fly-in didn't take place on New Years Day. The weather was horrible. However, it did take place on Sunday, January 6.
I arrived around 1 PM. Some of our braver members were there mid-morning to begin their flying.
The weather was beautiful if not just a bit chilly. The snow was soft and fluffy early in the day making flying a little difficult. By early afternoon it had firmed up and made takeoffs and landings much easier.
By the time I arrived, members had come and gone. It was reported that there was a steady turnover of fliers throughout the day.
Bobby O and Rene Soucy provided the cooking.
Dave Lampron has been plowing our road throughout the winter and we really appreciate that. We would have had a hard time getting to the field without Dave's help.
By all reports, a good time was had by all and it was a great success.
Thanks for the effort on the part of all our members who help make this a good day.
Dave S., Ed.

A few reminders about events of interest.
Sunday 2/10/08 The Vernon, CT Auction and Swap Shop will take place at the Vernon Center Middle School, Middle Turnpike, Vernon, CT. (see page 193 of Model Aviation)
Fri., Sat., Sun., 2/23, 2/24, 2/25  The annual WRAM show will take place in White Plains, NY. This is the modeling trade show for the Northeast.
Both of these events are well attended by our members. If you are interested in car pooling for either or both of these events come to the meeting or call one of the other members to see who is attending this year.
Dave S., Ed.

Field Cleanup  Sat. April 19  9:00AM   Rain date  Sat. April 26
First NEPRO Race Sun. May 4
Open House Sat. & Sun. June 21&22
Scale Fly-In Sat. & Sun. August 23 & 24
Second NEPRO Race     Sun. Sept. 14
Club Picnic  Sun. Sept. 28      Rain date Sun. Oct. 5
Christmas Social Thurs.   Dec. 18

Ed Kopec with the help of Shawn Denehy has been running an after-school program for the South Hadley Middle School for the past three years. This program teaches the basics of model building to these youngsters.
The program is supported by AMA through a "YES" grant in the amount of $500.
This program gives out club great community exposure and helps promote healthy activities for youngsters.
We want to thank Ed and Shawn and all who help with this valuable program.

This is your newsletter. Use it! If you have any items for sale or if you are looking for items, this newsletter is available to pass the word.
HCRC is always looking for donations of items that can be used to maintain the facilities. We have received several valuable donations by requesting them in the newsletter.
If you have any ideas, comments or suggestions (within reason) they can be voiced in YOUR NEWSLETTER.
Let me know what you have to say.
Dave S., Ed.

Electric powered airplanes are "the thing" today. From the original "foamies" that refused to fly, electric powered airplanes have progressed to fully aerobatic and competition quality aircraft. Many who are new to the hobby have migrated to these planes. However, many don't seem to see the need for regulating this part of the hobby. Radio interference is becoming more of a problem with the sudden influx of these planes into the hobby.
AMA has announced a new "Park Flyer Program" to address this growing sector of our hobby. Information can be found in the January issue of Model Aviation beginning on Page 84 …… It can also be found on the AMA website by typing in "Park Flyer" in the search engine.