CLEARLAKE MODELERS

Clearlake Modelers is AMA Club#1275. We are located in Lake County, California, and our members enjoy all aspects of radio-controlled aircraft.

Scott Drew's grandson, Christopher, is visiting here for a while. Scott sent me these three photos taken by Wendy Drew at Chesley Meadows on June 22, 2009.

Grandpa Drew helping Christopher.

Christopher is flying by himself while grandpa watches.

Christopher and his micro-electric after a successful flight!

Sunday, June 7, 2009, Doug Moore flew his A-26 for the first time. This VQ model 286 "Flying Coffin" ARF has a 68-inch wing span and is powered by two OS .35's. The photos below that document this nail-biting event were taken by Scott Drew.

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Tuesday, June 30, Doug Moore flew his A-26 at Crazy Creek Gilder Port in Middletown with a video camera attached. Check it out!

Doug's Crazy Creek FlyCam Video

Saturday, June 27, 2009, Doug Moore flew at Chesley Meadows with a video camera attached to the plane. Click on the You Tube link below to see the flight.

Doug's FlyCam Video

As of June 25, 2009, all of the buildings and other pilot support equipment have been transferred to the temporary storage area. The Crazy Creek Glider Port Field is available on Tuesdays and Saturday mornings only for our use. Contact Duane Sanders for details. Duane Sanders provided us a map of the field. Just click on the "Crazy Creek Field" link below to see it.

Crazy Creek Field

There is a June 14, 2009, update about the status of our field relocation. Be sure to check it out!

Our Field Update

Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers will be hosting their annual Wings of Victory event July 24-26, 2009. The Jet Fly will be held October 9-11, 2009. Visit their web site for details.

Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers

Saturday, August 15, 2009, the local SAM 74 club will host its annual Collecto in Middletown, California at the Middletown High School's Tallman Gym. Click the link below for their flier.

SAM 74 Collecto August 15, 2009

Sunday, June 7th, was the first time Jack Tatum was able to come to the field since his surgery. The photo below left shows Jack getting his CAP ready for flight. The photo below center is Jack with his Waco. Photos were taken by Scott Drew.

Scott Drew also came out to fly on Sunday, June 7th. Great to have you back! The photos below show Scott checking out a micro electric plane. These photos were taken by Wendy Drew.

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E & H Hobby Enterprises

Membership Newsletter Meetings History Our Field Officers
Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)
Photographs Christmas Dinner 2008 Veterans Invitational Fun Fly Sep 28, 2008 Fun Fly Photos August 9, 2008

Now that you're ready to go bore holes in the sky, check the weather at any of these sites. Just for fun, check more than one then compare to see which is most accurate!

National Weather Service Intellicast AccuWeather The Weather Channel Wunderground

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clearlakemodelers@mchsi.com