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Time to Renew TIMPA Memberships
It’s that time again. Time to renew for 2015. The Board has decided to reduce the yearly membership to $70, however, if payment is received before December 31, the fee is only $60. Make sure to renew your AMA for 2015. TIMPA can check for AMA renewal online so you do not need to send a copy of your AMA card. If you are renewing a family member or youth member, make sure to send a separate application with their information. Renewals can be made in person at the flying field or mailed in to the address on the renewal form. Be sure to mail a self-addressed-stamped-envelope so that you can have your card mailed back to you. Remember, the deadline for TIMPA renewal is January 31, 2015. Click on the form below to save or print.
Warbird Races Dec. 6th
Come out and enjoy the TIMPA scale warbird races Saturday, Dec 6th. Click on the image for a color flyer for this exciting event.
Great Big Airplanes at the Giant Scale Fly-In
The weekend of Nov. 8th & 9th proved to be a great way to celebrate the craftsmanship of building and the fun of flying radio control airplanes. Pilots from all over the southwest brought over 30 scale aircraft to the TIMPA Giant Scale Fly-in and put on a great show. To see pics of all these awesome airplanes click on the image and it will take you to the Facebook photo album.
Cub Scout Aviation Day Camp
Local Cub Scouts braved the heat this weekend, coming out to TIMPA and having a blast taking their turn at flying R/C airplanes. Eldon Callen, John Gonzalez, Mike Balog, Dave Binns, Steve Steward, and Daniel Kelly manned the buddy boxes and cycled 65 Cub Scouts through the flight line, giving them an opportunity to try their hand at flying a Hangar 9 Alpha 60, a Hobbico NexSTAR and a Sig Sr. Kadet. Other activities included model rocketry, pneumatic paper rockets, plastic water bottle rockets, Frisbee golf, and the classic Space Derby. About mid-morning, Fred Thompson thrilled everyone with a demo flight of his giant scale Extra 330. Check out the photos on the TIMPA Facebook page.
Board & Officers set for Upcoming Year
The TIMPA Board and Officers have been set for the upcoming year. Mike Cummins will remain as President, John Gonzalez VP, Ralph Kestler Secretary, and Deb Sherrow will be back as Treasurer. Many thanks to Ed Julia for taking on the job of Treasurer over the past year. Ed helped TIMPA work through a transition period and his efforts are greatly appreciated.
ROCKETS!
Wow! Another spectacular Desert Heat hosted by TIMPA and put on by the Southern Arizona Rocketry Association. The attendance was outstanding, the awesome weather drew hundreds of people out to the TIMPA field to watch rockets ranging from a few inches long to over 10 feet tall blast off into the clear skies over Picture Rocks! It seemed an equal amount of people participated in launching rockets in this open event. The Saturday evening Night Launch was definitely one of the highlights of the weekend. Check out TIMPA’s Facebook page for pictures.
Jet Rally Draws Impressive Crowd
2014 Tucson Jet Rally draws an impressive crowd! Both spectators and pilots turned out in mass to enjoy the beautiful weather and the sights, sounds and smells of turbine powered R/C aircraft burning up the sky. Thirty five pilots brought over 60 aircraft and helped raise $1000 for the AMA’s Ryan Sherrow Scholarship Fund. Use the Facebook button above to go to the TIMPA Facebook page and see all the photos taken at the event.
WARBIRD RACES!
Here are the results from another great day at the races! In the Bronze Class Bert Mitchell took first, Scott Kelly second and Gregg Breitegan third. In Silver Dan Kelly came in first with Ethan Hughes in second and John Mangino in third. In Gold, the fastest class, Chris Corbitt took first, Gary Porter second, and Steve Stewart third. Check out the pics on Facebook. A big thanks goes out to the workers who made the race possible. The racers thank you all!
Congrats! TIMPA’s youngest member solos!
On Sunday, January 19, 2014, the 10 year old grandson of Dave Binns, Corbyn, made his solo flight under the supervision of Head Flight Instructor Steve Steward. Thanks to the training sessions from John Gonzalez, Dan Kelly, Joseph Goldsworthy and Ed Julia, Corbyn was able to master the skills of flying RC models. By the way, he is the youngest member of TIMPA. More photos can be seen on TIMPA’s Facebook page.
Great Weather and Fun Times at Dec. Warbird Races
Saturday started out a little chilly but the sunny weather warmed up the field and made for a very nice day for pylon racing. In the Gold class Mary Flood finished the day up with the most points to take first place. Chris Corbitt placed second and had fast time of the day at 1:32:32. Steve Steward wound up with enough points to take third. In Silver Bill Adams took first followed by Steve Steward in 2nd and Bud Mellor in 3rd. In the Bronze class it was Jason Neves in first with J. Mangino taking 2nd and Dean Child in 3rd place. A special thanks goes out to all those that work these race events! Without our volunteers out there scoring and judging there would be no Warbird Races! Check out the TIMPA Facebook page for more pictures.
