Here’s a Temporary Flight Restriction that impacts our airfield:
NOTAM/TFR Issued for Denver, CO – 2/18
A new FDC NOTAM/TFR has been issued for the metropolitan Denver, CO area for Thursday, 2/18, from 2:15p until 6:00p MST. The TFR is issued for security purposes to cover VIP movement in this area. Model aircraft operations are prohibited in this area during the specific times of the TFR. Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information.
Timely alerts are also available on the web or on you cell phone at: Twitter.com/amagov.
See the link to the TFR below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions.
Area 1 (2/18, 2:15p – 6:00p MST)
(30nm radius from Latitude: 39º42′27″N, Longitude: 104º53′14″W)
Area 2 (2/18, 2:15p – 3:30p MST)
(10nm radius from Latitude: 39º42′14″N, Longitude: 104º45′45″W)
Area 3 (2/18, 2:45p – 5:30p MST)
(10nm radius from Latitude: 39º44′18″N, Longitude: 104º59′14″W)
Area 4 (2/18, 5:00p – 6:00p MST)
(10nm radius from Latitude: 39º42′14″N, Longitude: 104º45′45″W)
Hi Guys, I have uploaded a copy of our history thru 1993 or so. Roy McGee was kind enough to reserch and publish this work, Thanks again Roy. So I have a challenge for you Guys, Would someone step up and continue where Roy left off? I hate to ask Him again, but…. Roy if you have the time and inclination we already know what kind of work you can do, if not we sure understand!
Come to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum February 27th from 10AM to 4PM for the 6th Annual Aeromodeling Expo. Come see radio controlled aircraft, helicopters, and even a blimp in action. Purchase your own R/C plane from one of the many vendors available. There will be demonstrations, question and answers sessions with R/C pilots, and food! Weather permitting, tours the Museum’s massive B-52 bomber will even be on the schedule. With fun for the whole family, this is an event that you will want to stay all day long for.
From Bob Bergin:
Well it is the new year and that means our 6th Model Expo is coming up. It will be held on Feb 27th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Wings Over The Rockies Museum again. The door will be open at 7:00 am for all the clubs and Hobby stores to start their set ups. Weather permitting, we hope to have the B-52 cockpit open for viewing as the drawing factor for the public. We also have been working with Buckley Air Base to have a Blackhawk helo there for display. We are still waiting to hear from them. All the paper work is in.
MAS will once again have a club display. Members are invited to bring their airplanes or helicopters. Set up time is from 8:00 am to 9:00am. They are requesting that all models stay in place until 4:00pm.
Quick reminder about the snow bird January 1st at the field. The trophy event starts at 10:00 am. There will be Green Chili, Hot Dogs, Sea food gumbo, and more. Better bring your skis if you have them.
We have the latest and probably final $ amount for the Dare to Fly event. The event raised $5,862.00 for United Cerebral Palsy of Colorado! Not bad considering the state of the economy and the less than desirable weather conditions.
Congratulations and Thanks to all who made it happen!
Here’s a few MAS photos from years past. If you have any detail on the photos send a email sean@miniatureaerosporters.org and I’ll add the detail to the site. Any current member can post pictures and information to the MAS website. If you’re not already setup with a login account and you want to contribute let me know and I can set you up! I can also receive pictures from email or even at the field.
There’s been a lot of history with MAS so help other members learn more about their favorite flying site! Happy flying!
Here’s a picture of my Great Planes Big Stik right before its first flight with a Magnum .52 engine and Airtronics radio. I received the plane from my good friends at the Valley View Flyers a few years back and it’s been on the “Finish Building” list way too long. Before dusk I was able to get in about 6 take-off and landings. It’s a fast, stable flyer and lands like a dream with 25% Flaperons set. The Magnum engine isn’t quite running at 100%, but it’s not running bad. I need to check the spray bar, glo-plug, head temp, etc. and also make sure the 11×6 prop I’m using isn’t causing problems. I have a vibration issue which shook apart my on-off switch housing (wasn’t on real tight to begin with) and I suspect a unbalanced prop. I’ll check it out tonight. What a great day flying. Tomorrow I hope to do more.
While flying last weekend my Stryker’s right vertical stabilizer decided to come off during a high speed fly by. From the noise I initially though I had a shattered prop but I was quickly relieved that I still had power. After trying to see how this thing would behave with only one vertical stabilizer I landed it just off the runway in some grass. No harm.
When the vertical stabilizer was found, we noticed it had a chunk of it missing from where the prop bit into it. The stryker had a mid-air collision with – itself. Too funny.
This plane has been heavily used all summer and it’s a great flyer. I’m currently using cheap Tenergy 25C 1800mah batteries and so far they work great!.
Co Sponsored by: Mile Hi RC Club & Miniature Aerosportsters
September 12, 2009, MAS Airfield
Landing Fee $20 includes lunch ticket
Fly-In open to all airplanes and skill levels. AMA License required. All event proceeds go to United Cerebral Palsy of Colorado. http://www.cpco.org/ Open Flying from 10-12 and 2-4. Lunchtime air show & flight demos, buddy box flying 1-2. Best BBQ lunch you have ever had. $20 Landing fee includes lunch
9:00 – 10:00 Pilot Registration
9:45 – 10:00 Pilot Briefing
10:00 – 12:00 Open Flying
12:00 – 12:05 National Anthem
12:05 – 12:10 Sponsor Recognition
12:00 – 1:00 Air Show and RC Flight Demos
11:30 – 1:00 Lunch provided by cookers from the Rocky Mountain BBQ Association
1:00 – 2:00 Buddy Box Flying for kids of all ages
2:00 – 4:00 Open flying & Buddy Box flying if needed
10:00 -2:00 Silent Auction Open
All MAS members are encouraged to volunteer for the event. Go to the “Members Only” page on the right for details.
Kids & Youth 8 to 80 – Ready for some free summer time fun? Come and fly Radio Controlled Model Airplanes on August 15th at 10:00 A.M.
Sponsored by us (Miniature Aero Sportsters). The event will be at our club’s ‘Flying Field’ located northeast of DIA on 120th about 9 miles east of Tower Road. Click on ‘MAS info‘ on the right for location details.
Certified Flying Instructors will help you learn how to pilot these fun flying machines. There will be food and refreshments so bring Dad… Heck, bring the whole family.
Our club will have a booth at the Adams County Fair this year. Please stop by and check us out!
MAS Members: Please be sure to contact Lee Overholt for information on how to help. The booth schedule is located in the “Members Only” page on the right.
Members: Sunday August 2nd starting at 9am we will be having a working party out at the field. bring gloves, etc and be ready to clean up for kids day.
As I dont have time to get anything out in US mail, please pass this on to members that do not have email.
The Arvada Associated Modelers club is hosting a “Come as you are” Pattern flying event on August 29, 2009. The event is at the Arvada airfield. For details please visit the following link:
Quick reminder about the snow bird January 1st at the field. The trophy event starts at 10:00 am. There will be Green Chili, Hot Dogs, Sea food gumbo, and more. Better bring your skis if you have them.
