Model Classics Magazine Roland Friestad fills us in on his great, online magazine.	QUASAR XL Joe Hass reviews this nice flying park flyer.
Hello from Down Under Lou Amadio sends a note to say and discusses hard to find balsa wood.	LiFePO4 Field Battery Paul Koleda explains why he likes his new field battery.
Comments on the May Ampeer Vic Madison tells why he likes Innov8tive Designs' products and shares what he's using for a flying field charging battery.	Some Indoor Planes Fred Koval shares info and photos on his indoor planes.
The Keith Shaw Birthday Fly-in - the Hot One! Event Report.	The June EFO Flying Meeting Info and photos from the June EFO flying meeting. Let's be careful out there!
Tick Alert Ken Myers discusses the tick problem and presents CDC important information about them.	39th Annual Mid-America Electric Flies 2023 Event Announcement.
Upcoming E-vents	Send Ken email

Model Classics Magazine From Roland Friestad via email Ken,      Thought you might like to know what I'm doing. I have never had advertising and NEVER will have pop-up advertising. I'm thinking that listing sources like your AMPEER newsletters and others in a back page of Model Classics might be a service to my subscribers - Your comments ?? Roland      That would be a good idea. KM      Model Classics, is not only the BEST but also the fastest growing model airplane magazine.      Every issue contains COMPLETE digital issues of long out-of-print model aviation magazines and books plus FULL SIZE printable PDF files of selected plans - Magazines and books are all run through OCR (Optical Character Resolution) which means you can have your computer search an issue for a selected word or phrase and, if found, it will go directly to the selected page rather than having to search through hundreds of pages.      On the other hand paging through the complete digital magazines on a laptop computer or a larger monitor is close to the same as going through the actual magazine without worrying about damaging the fragile pages and without having to come up with an answer to the question "When are you going to get rid of those piles of smelly old magazines?"      Many hundreds of issues can be stored on USB Flash Drives that are the same size as a credit card.      The included FULL SIZE PLANS files can be printed by your local office supply store or "copy shop" which means no expensive postage or shipping costs. You can also print out the plans using letter size paper on your home printer and make a wish-book of "Some day I'll build that" projects to look at during those long winter days while the glue or dope is drying.      If your wife or girlfriend says, "I don't know what to get you for a gift", why not suggest a subscription to Model Classics. It makes a GREAT gift for a modeler.      Go to www.fullsizeplans.com to preview the current issue.      If you set up an account you will get a notice when every new monthly issue becomes available. Even better, subscribe for only $24 for a entire year of 12 issues. Those in the know say i's the "Best Deal In Town."      You can pay using PayPal or by Check or Money Order in US Dollars. We don't suggest sending cash in the mail, but if you do, make it a 20 dollar and 5 dollar bill folded inside of an 8.5 x 11 inch letter sized sheet and use a #10Ê business sized envelope. I know, that's $25 rather than $24 but the envelope is not as thick as with multiple bills. NEVER SEND COINS.      If you pay using PayPal send $24 to cardinal.eng@fullsizeplans.com.      If you pay by check, money order or cash send $24 to me at the address below Roland Friestad 1640 N Kellogg Street Galesburg, IL 61401 USA Return to "What's In This Issue" QUASAR XL From Joe Hass via email      Michigan is home to some great kit manufacturers including West Michigan Park Flyers, Retro RC and Aspect Laser.      I was looking for a simple, quick fun project when I found the EPP Quasar XL on the West Michigan Park Flyer website.      I liked the Thunderbird color scheme, so with a call to Barb Markley at WMPF my order was placed.      While Barb and her husband Greg can supply all of the items needed to complete the build a quick check of my inventory indicated I was good to go.      The Quasar is constructed of 12MM EPP with a 40.5 inch length, 32 inch span and 661 sq. inches of area.      I used a SUNNYSKY 1250Kv motor driving a 10x3.8 APC prop instead of the recommended 980Kv driving a 10x4.7 APC. A generic 40 ESC provides the motor control and BEC and is driven by a 3S 1000 45C Li-Po. Because of the large control surfaces metal gear servos are in order so HITEC HS81MG were used.      Build instructions are on line.      The build is quick because all of the hardware (carbon fiber, heat shrink, wire, control horns, EZ connectors and alignment jig) is included.      Foam Tac was used for assembly with a little medium regular CA for the pushrod supports and bracing.      I chose to paint the plywood parts black making sure any areas that were to be glued were free of paint.      The build starts out upside down. A couple of long large blocks will help when the airframe is flipped over.      I noticed a very nice feature on the control surfaces. A short strip of CA hinge material is glued to each end of the elevons and rudder. This takes the stress off the foam hinge line. Because of the design these could not be added to the bottom of the rudder so I added a couple of CA hinge strips after assembly. There are CF braces for the fuselage. It takes a good eye to see the precut slots for the 6 braces but they are there.      Resist the need for more control throw than recommended. The control surfaces are large and very powerful.      Attach the EZ connectors about 5/16" from the center of the servo arm and use the outer hole in the control horns. Plan on some expo too. The recommended C/G is perfect.      This is a fun, durable, neutral airplane. Knife edge is effortless. It can handle moderate winds in flight. If there is any breeze at all landings can be done with no forward motion. Like all WMPF aircraft it is a great value. Give it a try. Joe Hass joehass@gmail.com Return to "What's In This Issue" Hello from Down Under From Lou Amadio via email Hi Ken,      Lou here from Australia. Thanks for another informative issue of Ampeer. I always learn something new.      You are doing a great service for the model flying community.      I have been involved in building aeroplanes for over 65 years now, having started as a young lad.      Just started a new build after a couple of years doing other things. Biggest problem is finding decent balsa!      Hope you can keep it going. Kind regards, Lou Amadio      Finding decent balsa is indeed a problem here too. KM Return to "What's In This Issue" LiFePO4 Field Battery From Paul Koleda via email Ken,      I observed in your June 2023 Ampeer a picture of Keith Shaw with his new LiFePO4 field battery.      I just got one too, a 50AH "Redodo Power Systems" unit that weighs about 18 pounds. That's less than half of what my old deep cycle 45AH battery weighed - so much easier to lug around. Paul Return to "What's In This Issue" Comments on the May Ampeer From Vic Madison via email Ken,      Thanks for the always interesting newsletter. I found a couple of noteworthy articles in the May Ampeer.      First, I too am very pleased with the motors I got from Innov8tive Designs. The prop charts are very accurate and invaluable when building new models or replacing motors on old modes.      Secondly, I also use the ISDT chargers for recharging my packs at the field. I have a big 12-volt car jump starter that I carry in the car. I used it in the past with a cheap DC LIPO charger. But I very seldom pull it out any more (big and heavy).      I currently use an old 4S 6000mAh LiPo as the source of power for my ISDT charger. It allows me to charge several 4S packs during the day. Great combo!      Keep up the good work on the newsletter. Return to "What's In This Issue" Some Indoor Planes From Fred Koval via email Ken:      Since you send me the newsletter every month, I thought it was time that I send you some photos of what I've been flying.      These are all indoor electrics. We have access to two National Guard armories here in New Jersey and enjoy flying through the winter. They are a kit built Gymallo, a mini Gymallo, which I scaled down, a kit bashed Vapor and a kit bashed Champ. Fred Koval Return to "What's In This Issue" The Keith Shaw Birthday Fly-in - the Hot One!      The Keith Shaw Birthday Fly-in was held at the Balsa Butchers' flying field near Coldwater, MI.      Once again, Dave Grife was the CD for this long running event.      The Balsa Butchers had the flying field in great condition. The grass, while not long, was very lush, which caused a few nose overs on landing, including my version of the Flite Test Cub. Unfortunately, the nose over was hard enough to break the prop. That was something that I'd not done in years!!! Of course, no spare! An early morning look down the flightline. More folks arrived and filled the flightline.      By mid-morning it was quite warm and by noon it was very hot and humid. Other than that it was a beautiful day for flying model aircraft and the winds were calm, but just enough to cool off the sweat just a little bit. Dave Grife flying      Dave did an excellent job of overseeing the event. Image from previous Ampeer      Joe Hass was there with his profile Zero and I got to see it fly. It does move around, under control in the air. That's flying, right? Registration Denny Sumner explains something to Roger Wilfong as Keith looks on.      There was quite a contingent up from the Fort Wayne, IN area. They were a really nice group of guys to hang around with and they had some very nice planes. The Birthday Boy      It is always a great time at this meet, and I'd recommend that you add it to your schedule so that you can wish Keith a happy birthday in person. Return to "What's In This Issue" The June EFO Flying Meeting      The June EFO Flying Meeting was held on Saturday, June 10.      It was an absolutely beautiful day for flying. The sun was shining brightly and there was only a hint of a breeze for most of the morning.      Unfortunately, the attendance was very light. Dave Stacer, Denny Sumner, Roger Wilfong and myself completed the EFO contingent and two there were also two Midwest members there. The Guys Roger with his wing      For me, it was a bit of an exciting day. I lost control of my Flight Test Cub and it crashed on base to final. It was not due to a radio failure, but faulty maintenance. While I'd fixed the physical damage, or so I thought, from the Cub's rough landing in Coldwater, I neglected to check through the radio system, and it appears that the hard landing in Coldwater loosened the elevator plug in the receiver and it decided to become disconnected on base to final. Darn complacency! Live and relearn!      On the way home from the field, I noticed the Super EZ's rudder flapping. I'd finished my flight and taxied back to the pits. Inspection showed that the rudder hinges, formed by the foam, had almost completely broken through and the rudder was just hanging there. Luckily, I escaped that one!      It was a beautiful day. Wish you were here. Return to "What's In This Issue" Tick Alert, Again By Ken Myers      The blood sucking arachnid known as a tick is more than just bothersome, it can spread some serious diseases.      Unfortunately, their habitat includes the types of places we spend a lot of time, the long grass in and around our flying fields.      Here is some useful information, from the CDC, regarding these pesky threats to our health and wellbeing. Return to "What's In This Issue" 39th Annual Mid-America Electric Flies 2023 & FREE Open Air Swap Meet, Saturday ONLY (See Swap Meet Note at the end of this announcement.) AMA Sanctioned Event (Proof of AMA membership required to fly - Sorry MAAC membership is no longer accepted) Saturday, July 8 & Sunday, July 9, 2023 Hosted by the: Ann Arbor Falcons, Electric Flyers Only and The Midwest RC Society The 7 Mile Rd. Flying Site, Salem Twp., MI, is Provided by the: Midwest R/C Society Contest Directors are: Ken Myers phone (248) 669-8124 or email kmyersefo@mac.org Website for updates: theampeer.org for updates & info Keith Shaw (734) 973-6309 Flying both days is at the Midwest R/C Society Flying Field - 7 Mile Rd., Salem Twp., MI Registration: 9 A.M. Saturday Event Flying from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Saturday Open Flying 10 A.M. Until You Leave Sunday (Open Flying Saturday after the Event & All Day Sunday There are NO SCHEDULED EVENTS on Sunday, just open electric flying) No Pilot Landing Fee Donations will be gladly accepted No Parking Donation Will Be Requested from Spectators or Those Participating in Saturday's Open Air Swap Shop Donations to Midwest will be gladly accepted from Spectators and Open Air Swappers Awards on Saturday Only! Best Scale Most Beautiful Best Mini-Electric Best Multi-motor Best Sport Plane Foam Flurry for NCM aircraft CDs' Choice Planes Must Fly To Be Considered for Any Award Plaques for the winner in each category The Field is Open for Open Flying All Day Friday Night Flying Possible, Weather Permitting, Friday & Saturday Nights Field Lunch is provided to pilots and friends (hot dogs, chips, water or pop) Available on Saturday Field Dinner is provided (Burgers, Brats on Saturday evening for Pilots & Their Guests) Come and join us for two days of fun and relaxed electric flying. The NCM (Not Conventional Materials) Event      Traditionally, model aircraft airframes have been mostly constructed from balsa wood, plywood, spruce, and fiberglass. For the purposes of this meet, NCM airframes are mostly constructed from not conventional materials i.e.; sheet foam, foam board, cardboard, block foam, foam insulation material, etc. Foam Flurry for NCM aircraft:      This is a true event. It is based upon the all up/last down event of early electric meets. Any NCM aircraft may be used (no ARF types). Power systems are limited to a maximum of 3S (no paralleling) LiPo batteries or 4S maximum, no paralleling, for A123 packs. All planes qualifying for this event will launch at the same time, and the last one to land will be declared the winner. VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR 2023 - THE FLYING FIELD ENTRANCE TO THE MIDWEST FLYING FIELD CHANGED FOUR YEARS AGO! The old entrance to the Midwest RC Society flying field is permanently closed!!! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE IT!!! This what the flying field entrance looks like. Please Drive SAFELY      The field entrance is on the north side of Seven Mile Road about 1.5 Miles west of Currie Rd.      Entrance is on the north side of Seven Mile Road about 1.6 Miles west of Currie Rd.      The address is 7621 Seven Mile Road, Northville, MI 48167. The entrance is through a private residence drive and out past the barn. Directions from Google Maps to the flying field.      To locate the Midwest R/C Society 7 Mile Rd. flying field, site of the Mid-America Electric Flies, look near top left corner of the map, where the star marks the spot, near Seven Mile Road and Currie Rd.      Because of their convenient location and the easy drive to the flying field, the Comfort Suites and Holiday Inn Express in Wixom, MI have been added to the hotels' listing. They are only 10 miles northeast of the field and located near I-96 and Wixom Road. See the map-hotel .pdf for more details. The Open Air Swap Meet - Saturday ONLY      There is a designated area for swappers. Please check-in at the event registration table before setting up. Someone from registration will point out where you may set up. Bring your own table(s) and chair(s).      There is no swap meet fee on Saturday. A donation to the Midwest RC Society for the use of their flying field would be greatly appreciated. Return to "What's In This Issue" To Reach Ken Myers, you can land mail to the address at the top of the page. My E-mail address is: KMyersEFO@theampeer.org EFO WEB Site