Youth field trip coming, March 13th 2026
Folks I am happy to announce we have approx. 25 youth scheduled to visit us on March 13th 2026. The purpose of this visit is to learn about the RC hobby of aviation. Our goal will be to introduce them to the hobby with some show and tell (model aircraft for them to see and ask questions about). Real Flight simulator for them to get their hands on a control. Trainer with buddy box set up for anyone that wants to get in the air and experience it firsthand. Our plan for 2026 is to reach out to the youth in our area and get them interested in the hobby. We will need all the support we can get to pull this off and be successful.
Monthly Club News and Events
Folks we had to cancel the youth event on Jan 23rd due to inclement weather. We have rescheduled this event for March 13th.
FYI folks we have several members that are part of the Intro Pilot Program through the AMA. That allows us to introduce new people to the hobby and keep everyone covered under the club insurance through the AMA. This allows someone to experience the hobby before making a commitment. Basically, it allows any newcomers to make sure they really want to get into the hobby and save a few $ upfront.
CLUB HISTORY
The Hartwell Tailspinners has been around for a long time dating back to the early 1990's
The club is always open to visitors as long as the gate is open and someone is there. Stop by and say hello! By all means bring something to fly.
December 1996
Tips and Techniques from the past:
Temax tips By Ted Brian Rodwicz
Fish fuel tubing through firewalls using a soda straw. Cut a taper at one end and stuff the fuel tubing in the other. the result is a needle you can use to pull the fuel tubing through.
Splice Nyrod housings together with soda straws. Sand the outer housings and use zap ca on the joints.
Craft stix (popsicle stix) have 1000's of uses including holding fuel tanks in place and supporting Nyrods.
Battery Pack dating:
When installing new battery packs use a permanent marker (sharpie these days) to write the date on your battery.