The Rainbow Aero Modelers Society (RAMS) was founded in 1980 at the newly opened Milwaukee County R/C Model Airplane Field, on Oakwood Road in Franklin, Wisconsin. The Society operates the field on behalf of the County, selling licenses to fly there, and adopting rules of safety, conduct, and courtesy. It uses the license fees to maintain the field. 04 Feb
Gate update
Alex and I were at the field this morring and torched out a larger hole for the gate pin to drop into. I think this will work better and allow for some movement .
Chuck
RAMS RC Airplane Club
The RAMS focus on fixed wing aircraft, offering free instruction, whether powered by glow or gas fuel engines, electric motors, or turbines that run on jet fuel. A sister club at the same field, SWARM - SE Wisconsin Area Rotory Modelers, fly R/C helicopters, and also offer free instruction. Both clubs offer regular monthly meetings, and publish a monthly newsletter. Each belongs to the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), a national model aircraft organization in Muncie, Indiana. AMA Pilot membership provides liability insurance and a comprehensive monthly magazine. The RAMS are AMA club #1264, and also belong to the Milwaukee R/C Association. |
31 Jan
Bald Eagle at the field
Sunday morning I am unlocking the gate when I looked at a LARGE bird in the tree above the Swarm shelter.
I slowly drove up the driveway and sure enough it was a mature Bald eagle. I took 2 pictures with my phone and it looks like a dot in a tree. As I got closer it flew North. This thing was huge……
Just thought I would post a new finding at the field.
If anyone goes to the field,,, PLEASE be careful of the ice. It is slippery. “Ask me how I no”
Hoss
29 Jan
Februarys meeting
Just let all the members know that this coming Februarys meeting will focus on the field rules and questions you may have. Some people ask why do we have this rule, and what does it mean. Try to attend there will be some very good information as well as how the rules will be applied this coming season. It will not be a dragged out type of meeting, but rather an informative one. There will be time for your questions, as well .Keep in mind I am not adding or changing anything, just providing the interpretation of what the intent is and how it will be enforced.
Thank you
Charles Bucci /Safety officer
22 Jan
4 Star Plane for sale
I just bought a 4 star plane and only needed the motor and servo’s.
The airframe is solid. Needs to be recovered.
Wheels
Fuel tank
$35
Interested
Call Hoss 414-651-0968
Thanks
07 Jan
NEW OFFICERS
Its official, we have three new people in key spots and they are: Jack Spindler as new Vice President, Chuck Bucci as Safety Officer and Charles Beauchamp as Field manager. No change in President, Secretary-Treasurer, Editor or Field License Issuer. Bill Flannery was mover from RC Association Delegate 2 to position 1 with Marv Anderson filing spot 2. That rounds out your officer core for 2010.
Flight instructors will be meeting to set up their teaching program for the up coming flying season and reviewing the 09 season and what if any changes will be introduced or modified. New to the instructor list is Duane Gagnon. Be sure to check the newsletter for details and contact numbers of our instructor core.
Some new parking rules were introduced for handicapped parking so as the season starts, be sure to observe the signs posted for parking and loading and unloading airplanes and equipment. This isn’t going to be popular with some but, its the law, we just follow the rules!
So please help me welcome the new faces to these positions and thank those who once served.
The Prez