The Flypaper is a monthly publication of

The Fox ValleyAero Club

An Illinois not-for-profitCorporation

P.O. Box 837St. Charles, IL 60174-0837

www.foxvalleyaero.com

President:Thomas Sprietpresident@foxvalleyaero.com

Vice President:John Turnervicepresident@foxvalleyaero.com

Secretary:Tony Sokolsecretary@foxvalleyaero.com

Treasurer:Paul Jacobstreasurer@foxvalleyaero.com

Flypaper Editor:Doug Swansonnewsletter@foxvalleyaero.com

New in this issue:Officer / Chairperson ReportsChristmas Party Pictures page 6Armin Weber’s T-6 Ride page 10Shots From the Field page 11

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Mike Kirkpatrick shows us how to decorate aChristmas tree! The best ornaments are the typethat you can fly to the tree, hover, and park in place!

AMA Gold Leader Club

Academy of ModelAeronautics Charter

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGETom Spriet–president@foxvalleyaero.com on the web

The Fox Valley Aero Club has itsown YouTube channel!

Our own Paul Makowski has agreed to create and manage the officialFVAC YouTube channel. It is now live—go on line and subscribe today!Simply search on YouTube: FVAChannel (one ‘C’), and you will find it.

If any member has a video they would like to add they can e-mail Paulat: foxvalleyaeroclub@gmail.com, and for those who prefer to call, hisphone number is (630) 730-1380. In order to maintain a nice, uniformlook of the channel, Paul asks the authors of submitted videos to let himperform some editing. He would like to add title pages in the beginningand credits as well as any relevant information at the end. Credits willalso be given in the description area under each video.

FVACHey folks, the time for reflection of 2012 is here.It's time to reflect on all the things we have beenblessed with in our families. Karol and I havebeen fortunate to visit foreign lands and I mustsay we have the best thing going here in thisgreat land we call home.

In a very few short days the magic of Christmaswill be upon us. From our house to yours, mayyou all have a Very Merry Christmas with familyand friends.

Tom and Karol Spriet

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FROZENFINGERS 2013

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FROM THE EDITORDoug Swanson–newsletter@foxvalleyaero.com

Happy Holidays to all! Welcome tothe December Flypaper. Being thegift-giving season, I have includedas many new products in this issueas space allowed. Whether you’reshopping for someone else oryourself, there are all kinds of newand exciting products to consider(or dream about). As you shop forhobby products, remember tosupport your local hobby shops.

2012 has been a year of mixedemotions for me. It started off withgreat news regarding the AMA75th Anniversary newslettercontest, which was entered in late2011. The results came out inJanuary, and I was informed thatwe came away with tophonors—wow.

In June the club was hit with someterrible news. I remember the callfrom Dan Rocha early one morningto inform me that Dan Knippenhad passed after a brief battle withlung cancer. Those of us in theIMAC community weredetermined to carry on andcontinue the contest Dan had runfor the past 18 years.

The year ended on a high note for

me with the Christmasparty. Not only did Icome away with a newairplane, I was also theproud recipient of theTop Gun award. Thanksto those existing TopGunners who bestowedsuch an honor on me.

In this issue:

Dale Gathman has shared thephotos he snapped at theChristmas party. See them on page6. He has also provided several“Shots From the Field”. See themon page 11. Thanks, Dale!

Armin Weber has shared theexperience of a full scale T-6 ride.See his photos and story on page10.

I’ll see you at the January meeting;unfortunately, I can’t make it out toFrozen Fingers.

Doug

Are you looking for a great way to kick off thenew year? Come on out to the field at 10:00am on January 1st for Frozen Fingers 2013.

Bring an aircraft to fly and try to be the “First inFlight” for 2013. Last year John Turner took thehonors and the trophy. Who will it be this year?

Edge 540QQ 280 BNFBasic by E-flite (EFL6250)

As 2012 comes to an end, so does my position as V.P. forthe FVAC. I will continue to be active with manyevents throughout the upcoming year, especially withthe SWAP and Festival of Flight. My thanks go to thecurrent B.O.D.’s and membership who have supportedmy role within the club. The club membershipcontinues to grow and our facility is one of the bestwithin the Midwest! Be sure to mark your calendar forthe annual SWAP being set up at the Kane CountyFairgrounds on February 23rd. Both Joe Pedone and I

have been working with various vendors and fellow RCenthusiasts to make this another successful event for the club. Asuggestion was brought up this fall to possibly look at having a“SWAP/Tailgate Event” at the flying field vs. the standard SWAP.It may reduce expenses and we can have people set up at the siteand charge a nominal fee—a different approach, but a good idea. Finally, our annual tradition continues on January 1st with the“First in Flight” competition. Bring your plane and coffee as wewatch fellow members fight the cold and wind to claim the trophyin 2013.

Again, thank you to the board andmembership for allowing me toserve as your V.P.

Happy Holidays,

JT

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VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEJohn Turner–vicepresident@foxvalleyaero.com

550 X Pro SeriesCombo by BLADE

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DX18QQ Quique Special Editionw/AR12120, X-Plus 8, Mode 2 by

Spektrum (SPM18800)

WARNING: Flying RCaircraft is addictive.

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January 1 First-to-Fly Fun Fly 10:00 AM FVAC FieldJanuary 10 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

February 14 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township HallFebruary 23 FVAC Annual Swap Meet Kane County Fair Grounds

March 14 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

April 11 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township HallApril 13 or 20 Member Work Day FVAC Field

May 9 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township HallMay 27 St. Charles Memorial Day Parade TBD

June 8 Kids Day 9:00 AM start, 1:00 PM second roundJune 9 Fun-Fly & Pig Roast FVAC FieldJune 13 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at FVAC FieldJune 14 & 15 Al’s Helicopter Fun-Fly FVAC FieldJune 23 Geneva Swedish Days Parade TBD

July 11 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at FVAC FieldJuly 20 & 21 Festival of Flight FVAC Field

August 3 & 4 Chicagoland IMAC Challenge FVAC FieldAugust 8 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at FVAC FieldTBD Cub Scout Rocket Day TBD

September 12 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

October 10 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township HallOctober 20 Fun-Fly & Turkey Fry FVAC Field

November 14 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

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Photos by Dale Gathmanexcept where noted

Our emcee forthe evening,President TomSpriet

Dorie and Paul Jacobs once againplanned an exceptional event

The raffle prize table seemedendless. There were 31 items intotal. The lucky winners tookhome some great prizes.

Walt Thyng delivered the blessing

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The results from this year’s mailed-ballot election were revealed at the Christmas Party

President . . . . . . . . . . . Tom SprietVice President . . . . . . . Alvin ColeTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . Paul JacobsSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . Dale Gathman

Eric Karl Cindy McFarlaneDave Murray Joe PedoneTom Siwek Tony Sokol

President Tom and TreasurerPaul will serve again as officersin 2013, along with twonewcomers: Alvin and Dale

The following members wereelected as Directors at Large:

Field Chairman . . . . . . . . . . Mark KnoppkieSafety Chairman . . . . . . . . . Karl GriesbaumMembership Chairman . . . Chuck NoyesGovernment Relations . . . . Bill SponslerFlypaper Editor . . . . . . . . . . Doug SwansonChief Flight Instructor . . . . . Dan Compton

The following members will serve aschairpersons in 2013:

Outgoing Secretary TonySokol revealed theresults from the voting.To his left are newlyelected Vice PresidentAlvin Cole andcontinuing PresidentTom Spriet

Taking over asField Chairman isMark Knoppkie

Chuck Noyes has beenappointed to theposition ofMembership Chairman

2011 Top Gunrecipient, PaulJacobs, presentedthe 2012 awardto Doug Swanson

Dale Gathman receiveda President’s Choiceaward for his “FantasticPhotographic Images”

Mel Ziska also received aPresident’s Choice awardfor his many years ofdedication to this club M

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JT comes bearing gifts. He and his wife, Pam,purchased & wrapped all of the gifts for the spouses.

President Tom presents a check to thisyear’s Big Dog winner, R. Thomas Flint

The centerpiece of the evening was this 1/3-scale BalsaUSA Sopwith Pup, donated to the club by Cantigny Park.Its care has been entrusted to none other than Cliff Fullhart

Alvin Cole, Jr. & Sr. and Jamel Kimbroughprovided great music throughout the evening

Dorie and I would like to wishall of you and yours a MerryChristmas and a Happy NewYear. We had another successfulChristmas party and I wouldlike to thank Dorie for herefforts in coordinating theevent. Also, many thanks go toPam Turner for securing andwrapping the women’s gifts

and to Alvin Cole for the entertainment during the evening. Johnand Pam Turner have stepped up and agreed to handle the eventnext year. A special thanks to Al’s Hobby and Hobbytown for thehuge discounts and contributions to our raffle prizes. Sharon andKen Kaiser and Cindy McFarlane certainly support theFVAC and their stores should be your first thought whenyou need to purchase items for this hobby.

Another highlight of the evening for me was handing the TopGun award to Doug Swanson for all he has done for this clubthis year. His work on the Flypaper and IMAC event isoutstanding and the great news is that he will do it all overagain in 2013.

Tom Flint was the lucky Big Dog winner this year and he thanksall who entered.

The treasury remains in great shape and be sure to get your duesin for FVAC and AMA for 2013.

See you on the flight line…Paul

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TREASURER’S REPORTPaul Jacobstreasurer@foxvalleyaero.com

FVAC Membership Renewal 2013

Dues are now due

Annual Dues remain at $100Family Members are $25 each.

Must be an AMA member and live in the same household.Children must be 18 or under.

Make all checks payable to the FVAC and send them to:

Fox Valley Aero ClubP.O. Box 837

St. Charles, IL 60174-837

Paul Jacobs1010 Bankfield Ct.Naperville, IL 60540

or

S.E.5a WWI Micro EP RTFby Flyzone (FLZA2050)

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Armin Weber recently went for a ride in a T-6 Texan. Below is a briefaccount of his experience, along with a few photos from the day.

The flight was with Gauntlet Warbirds, based at Aurora Airport in Sugar Grove [www.gauntletwarbirds.com].They offer rides and training in several airplanes including the T-6 Texan, L-39, Extra 300, Yak-52, andDecathlon. Being a big warbird fan, I was looking forward to a ride in the T-6 Texan.

The experience begins with a briefing that describes the airplane, and flight from takeoff to landing, plussome very brief instructions on how to use the parachute. Prior to being buckled into the rear seat, the pilotsaid if we need to jump out for any reason, jump toward the trailing edge of the wing. That way you won’tbe cut in half by the stabilizer after leaving the plane. Good info, I thought to myself.

The engine was started and we were off. Shortly after takeoff, I was given control of the airplane and we flewto our practice area. We spent the remainder of the flight doing loops, barrel rolls, 4- and 8-point rolls, andCuban 8's. All to soon, we were headed back to the airport where we did a pass over the runway, followedby a breaking turn and landing.

It was an awesome experience, and I’d definitely do it again. -Armin10

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SHOTS FROM THE FIELD

SAFETY FIRST! Ed Gombash gets readyto fire up the fan on his Starmax F-9FPanther [umm..electric] jet.

Collin Griffin, Freewing F-16 with thrust vectoring,4S 2200 Mah battery

Dave Murray,Scorpion turbine

Sebastian Kowalski, ducted fan jetliner

MarianoRosales, GreatPlanes Yak 55M

Dale Gathman,Hangar 9 F4U-1DCorsair 50 ARF,Saito .82

Arthur Lawrence, Red Zephyr (1936 free-flightdesign), O.S. LA .40, Futaba T6XA transmitter.

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President Tom Spriet called the meeting to order at7:37pm.

SecretaryTony Sokol askedfor any additions orcorrections to theS e p t e m b e rminutes. Tominformed themembers that Tonywould be steppingdown from theSecretary’s positionfor the coming year.Tony then asked for approval of the report and received a thank youhand of applause in return. That was taken as an approval of theminutes. (Thank you.)

Treasurer Paul Jacobs reported that money is starting tocome in for the Christmas party and 2013 dues. He did mention thatwe will be reminded at least weekly from now until the party deadlineto get our reservations in. Hearing no questions from the membersthe report was approved.

Swap Meet Co-chairman Joe Pedonereported that people andvendors are signing upfor tables. The word isgetting out and our flyerwill be in the Decemberand January issues ofModel Aviation. We planto start the foamy flyingat 1:00 o’clock as we didlast year, ending at 3:00.

G o v e r n m e n tRelations ChairmanAlvin Cole informed usthat the club will bepresenting a Christmasbasket to the 911 Centeras well as the AgriculturalCenter to the North ofthe field. There is also aplan in the works topresent a similar gift tothe neighbors to theWest. Alvin alsoreminded us of the Toysfor Tots effort at theChristmas party. Unwrapped toys, gift cards, etc. will be appreciated.Joe Pedone informed the members that we will be having the partyafter the party at Rookies againthis year on December 13th.

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SECRETARY’S REPORTTony Sokol–secretary@foxvalleyaero.com

Fox Valley Aero ClubGeneral Meeting Minutes

November 8, 2012 @ Township Hall

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photos byDoug Swanson

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Tony Sokol

Joe Pedone

Alvin Cole

Field Chairman Greg Bohlerhad a good turnout to button up thefield for the winter. Power to the left3 bays of the Juice Bar will be leftoperational during the winter to seehow well it survives. Greg alsomentioned that we do not plow theroad or parking area during thewinter however if anyone has a plowand is so inclined their efforts will beappreciated. One important note isthat the runways are NOT to beplowed. Plowing caused wind rowswhich have a tendency to drawairplanes like a magnet.

Newsletter Editor Doug Swanson thanked everyone for theircontributions and encouraged us to keep submitting articles, building tips, etc..Doug also noted that the special election edition will be coming out soon andany candidates wanting to submit a Bio need to have it in ASAP.

President Tom Spriet opened the floor for any additional nominationsnoting that we are in need of a Secretary and Field Chairman for the upcomingyear. The following nominations were made and accepted:

Secretary:Dale Gathman

Board Member at large:Tony SokolTom SiwekJohn Griffith

Following a recap of thevarious positions and nominees,President Tom Spriet closed thenominations.

Brian Mocny and Dan Vancura from HobbyTown brought along a coupleof micro helicopters including the new 4-rotor offering from Heli Max which sellsfor $99 complete with radio. He also displayed the new Horizon Nano whichincorporates AS3X stabilization technology.

Dale Gathmandisplayed more of his nowfamous field shots to thedelight of all in attendance.

Having no further businessPresident Tom Sprietadjourned the meeting at8:14pm.

Respectfully submitted Tony Sokol – Secretary FVAC

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Greg Bohler

Dan Vancura and Brian Mocny

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Heli-Max 1SQ Quadcopter2.4GHz RTF (HMXE0834)

When: Saturday, February 23, 2013

Location: KANE COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS(St. Charles, IL)• Over 15,000 square feet oftradeshow

• Admission $5.00 per adult,children under 12 FREE

Where: 525 Randall Rd.St. Charles, IL 60175(Use Randall Rd. entrance betweenNorth Avenue and LincolnHighway/Route 38)

What: BUY, SELL and/or TRADE RCAircraft, Helicopters, Radios,Equipment, Cars, and Boats.Food service available all day.

Costs: Early-Pay Table Rental Discount ifpaid by February 1st:

• One table $15.00 each• Two tables $12.50 each• Three or more tables $10.00 each

All table rentals after February 1st $20.00 eachAll table rentals include one free admission.

Checks Payable to: Fox Valley Aero ClubPO Box 837St. Charles, IL 60174-0837

Time: Tables ready for setup at 8:00AM

Open Admission from 9:00AM TO 2:00PM

After 1PM, we will be open to foamy electric andlight electric indoor flying. Come and participateor sit and enjoy the show. AMA cards required.

FOX VALLEY AERO CLUBRADIO CONTROL

SWAP MEET

FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION:

John Turner @ 630-443-7807 Joe Pedone @ 847-695-0328jtgrassroots@yahoo.com jtpe@aol.com

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Dave Murray’s Scorpionturbine on high-speed fly-by.

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