Established 1965  • AMA Leader Club • Charter 396

Spirits of St Louis RC Flying Club

May Meeting Minutes

May 9th, 2023 President Ralph Grant Meeting called to order at 7:00pm Vice President Dave

April Meeting Minutes

The annual review of the safety rules took place during this month’s meeting. They are

Club Events

New Club Events

Thanks to our club members stepping up the Spirits will be hosting two new events.

Flying Weather
Interesting Reads
Socials
May
6
Sat
Tailgate Swap Meet & Fun Fly @ Spirits of Saint Louis (Robert W. Gizzie) Field
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come buy and sell R/C gear and lets spend the day flying!

 

May
9
Tue
Club Meeting Outdoors & After Party @ Bob Gizzie Field
May 9 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 pm

Join us at the monthly Meeting for club business, model aviation presentations, and more!

Held at Bob Gizzie Field.  Bring your chair.

Join us for the AFTER PARTY on most nights after the monthly Meeting for the REAL club business, model aviation Lies, Cold Beer, Awesome Pizza, and more!

Check out Serras here:  https://www.serraspizzeria.com

If you want to call ahead and order a Pizza so its piping hot and waiting for you after the meeting:  314.739.0881

Or Even Better!  You can use their website and order from your phone!!!!

https://www.serraspizzeria.com/order

May
20
Sat
Pylon Racing: Four-Star 40, Uproars, Unlimited Electric Warbirds
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come join us for some electric pylon racing fun!  To learn everything there is to know about pylon racing a Four-Star or Uproar, check out these links!

 

https://www.spiritsofstl.com/category/four-star-40/

Jun
1
Thu
Model Aviation Airshow @ SLRCFA Field in Eureka
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – Jun 4 @ 4:00 pm

Location: MO 109 and US 44

Details can be found here

DIRECTIONS:

 FROM I-44 WEST

 FROM I-44 EAST

  1. Take 44 to the 109/44 intersection.
  2. Head South one mile to Augustine Road. Turn left on Augustine.
  3. Augustine continues when you hit the “T” just past the PNC Bankon your left – turn left at the “T”
  4. Continue on Augustine as it winds back all the way to the Meramec River Valley, 2 miles.
  1. Take 44 PAST the 109/44 intersection and use EXIT 265 – you will be on Williams Road.
  2. Continue on Williams Road until you “T” into Augustine Road. Turn left on Augustine Road.
  3. Continue on Augustine as it winds back all the way to the Meramec River Valley, 2 miles.
Jun
13
Tue
Club Meeting Outdoors & After Party @ Bob Gizzie Field
Jun 13 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 pm

Join us at the monthly Meeting for club business, model aviation presentations, and more!

Held at Bob Gizzie Field.  Bring your chair.

Join us for the AFTER PARTY on most nights after the monthly Meeting for the REAL club business, model aviation Lies, Cold Beer, Awesome Pizza, and more!

Check out Serras here:  https://www.serraspizzeria.com

If you want to call ahead and order a Pizza so its piping hot and waiting for you after the meeting:  314.739.0881

Or Even Better!  You can use their website and order from your phone!!!!

https://www.serraspizzeria.com/order

Jun
17
Sat
Pylon Racing: Four-Star 40, Uproars, Unlimited Electric Warbirds
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come join us for some electric pylon racing fun!  To learn everything there is to know about pylon racing a Four-Star or Uproar, check out these links!

 

https://www.spiritsofstl.com/category/four-star-40/

Jun
23
Fri
Rolla Warbird and Scale Fly-In 23-25June @ Vichy Flying Field - Rolla
Jun 23 @ 9:00 am – Jun 25 @ 5:00 pm
Jun
29
Thu
Warbirds and Classics over Champaign @ Champaign County RC
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am – Jul 1 @ 5:00 pm
Jul
8
Sat
Warbird Weekend (Fly-In) 04Jun @ Spirits of St. Louis (Robert W. Gizzie) Field
Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come Join us for some Warbird Fun.  This Saturday will be a Warbird Fly-In and Warbird Related events for anyone with a AMA Card!

Jul
11
Tue
Float Fly and Meeting @ Steve Pokorny's place
Jul 11 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

In July Steve Pokorny will be hosting a Float Fly on his neighbor’s pond.  The event will start in the afternoon and finish in time for food and our monthly club meeting.

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