RAMS September 2010 Newsletter

The field has come back fast, I did several flights today and the field was smooth and nice.

We’re not 100% yet but, the main runway was in very nice shape and lots of members were flying with no problem.

We put up 100 sand bags along the creek, with another 200 going in soon. Hopefully we will get a jump start on any new flooding? Perhaps this will do the trick?  We’ll know come the next heavyrain but, I think we stopped the trickling in water that kept the field flooded after the rains, hopefully we put an end to that!?

Anyway, the field is nice, pilots are flying and it having fun.  Hope to see you all out flying. 

The Prez

Chuck Beauchamp is going to need some hands on help at the field. Those willing to help out should call him at (414) 803-8189 or e-mail him at c7thsign@aol.com. Thanks

The Prez

Well the field is open and pilots are flying. We’re not 100% where we’d like to be but considering what we’ve had to deal with, I’d say we’re coming back in good shape. Once we’re 100% dry, we’ll use the DR to cut the heavy straw grass and open up the East West runways too. The water damage did turn grass into mud and we have to deal with that as well. The sand bags are on order and we’re ready to get those filled and in place once they show up. The field is on it’s way back from the worse rains ever recorded in Wisconsin history. Let’s hope it’ll be the last history weather record set here!

The Prez

No flying so far between 9:45 AM  —- 3:15 PM on Monday the 16 th.

 Chuck /Safety Officer

A new FDC NOTAM/TFR has been issued for the area surrounding Milwaukee, WI for Monday, 8/16, from 9:45a until 3:15p CDT. The TFR is issued for security purposes to cover VIP movement in this area. Model aircraft operations are prohibited in the 30nm circle for the specific times listed below. 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 (8/16, 9:45a – 3:15p CDT)
  (30nm radius from Latitude: 43º06′35″N, Longitude: 88º02′14″W)
• Area 2 (8/16, 9:45a – 11:00a CDT)
  (10nm radius from Latitude: 43º00′22″N, Longitude: 87º54′57″W)
• Area 3 (8/16, 10:15a – 12:00p CDT)
  (10nm radius from Latitude: 43º12′01″N, Longitude: 88º06′37″W)
• Area 4 (8/16, 11:30a – 3:15p CDT)
  (10nm radius from Latitude: 43º00′22″N, Longitude: 87º54′57″W)

TFR – 0/8630

Map View of the Affected Area

As of today, August 12th, we still have standing water on the field and more rains coming. The September Fly In doesn’t look like it’ll go as planned. An October Fun Fly (Picnic) looks more realistic.

Jack will make the call as soon as he has a real handle on just how bad the field is and how much we can recover once the rains end and we get a dry out period, but at this rate, when will that be? Who knows.

This summer is now in the record books and did a number on us, that’s for sure. Keep reading our posts for updates. Thanks

The Prez

A new member, Allen Chabot, is in need of a JR  72 mhz buddy box. If you have one available, or know of someone who does, please contact him at richardal@earthlink.net. Thank you,

Craig Manka

Secretary/Treasurer

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