EFO Flying Meeting Reminder Remember that the posted dates are tentative for the summer EFO flying meetings.	Let's Be Careful Out There! Ken discusses the importance of flying field safety.
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EFO Flying Meeting Reminder      Please keep in mind that summer flying EFO meeting dates are tentative do to weather.      The flying meetings are scheduled for a Saturday. Because of predicted winds or rain for the scheduled date, the actual date could be changed.      Members will be notified, via email, as to the correct time, date and place.      Everyone is welcome and proof of current AMA membership is required to fly.      Spectators and visitors are always welcome.      The next EFO monthly flying meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the Midwest RC Society 7 Mile Rd. Flying Field.      If the weather is not suitable on that date, the meeting might be postponed. Please check the EFO Website for updated info. EFO Web site Link Return to "What's In This Issue" Let's Be Careful Out There! By Ken Myers      We have a problem that many of us may not recognize or realize.      Many of us have been in the hobby for decades. We have derived a great deal of pleasure from the aircraft that weÕve built and flown, as well as the friends we've made.      A great many of us have flown accident free at the flying field for decades, but...      Recently two flying buddies have had serious injuries at the flying field. Both are excellent fliers and both have been flying for decades.      Both injuries required a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. Luckily, both had others around them to immediately apply a tourniquet and both were rushed to a hospital.      One of the accidents, was caused by not having a large scale, gas powered plane not properly restrained while starting. The accident, involving the propeller, lacerated both of his legs, and one of the legs almost required amputation.      The other accident involved a 12S helicopter. The flyer was struct by the blades in the hand. A throttle kill switch was not applied at the time this happened. His hand bumped the throttle. The accident required significant first aid by the other fliers at the field. Once again, a tourniquet was applied at the flying field.      He had to have one digit on his hand amputated and another with a significant amount of lacerations.      Let's not get complacent folks.      If your flying field does not have a tourniquet with its first aid supplies, get one for your field. Remember that you don't usually need one, but when you do, you do!      Use a proper restraint when starting glow and gas engines.      Program your transmitter with a throttle cut off. If you don't know how to do that, ask some folks at your flying field. In the meantime use the old rubber band trick!      In the January 2015 issue of the Ampeer, I describe the use of a rubber band for a throttle lock.      And don't Fly Alone!      I would hope to never hear about anymore of these horrific accidents.      I send my best thoughts to the fliers involved in these accidents and wish them the best possible recovery. Return to "What's In This Issue" The September EFO Meeting      Saturday, September 14, was a beautiful day at the flying field.      The winds were relatively calm most of the time the fliers were at the field. The sky was picturesque with a few puffy clouds. The temperature was in the high seventies. You couldn't ask for a better flying day.      Dave Stacer, Denny Sumner, Lynn Morgan, Keith Shaw and Ken Myers were present and enjoyed this beautiful flying day to the max!      The photo of Lynn flying shows what a beautiful day it was.      We love to sit around and solve the world's problems, catch up with what we've all been doing and just enjoying the day together.      Keith brought out his Vampire. It is a beautiful flying wing with a 12' span.      The following photos show him setting up the plane, launching it and the plane flying into the gorgeous sky.      Note the unusual wing configuration. When viewing its thin profile in a turn, it almost becomes invisible at times. Yes, a 12' span invisible model!!!      We all had a great time.      Come on out and enjoy the day with us at the October meeting. Return to "What's In This Issue" Change of Email Address Requested By Ken Myers      A reminder for Ampeer subscribers. If you wish to continue receiving the monthly notice, please update your email address whenever you change it. Thanks, Ken Return to "What's In This Issue" Midwest R/C SWAP MEET Sunday, November 3rd, 2023 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM Location Northville Community Center, 303 West Main Street, Northville, Michigan Admission Charge $5.00 per person. Active duty military and kids under 12 are admitted free. Vendor Table Cost $25.00 per table, payable in advance. Vendor table cost includes one admission and set up time is 7:30am. Table reservations are recommended since all 90 tables are usually sold in advance and it costs more at the door if tables are still available. For information and table reservations Call Rudi at: 248-631-8205 or e-mail: therudi@me.com Directions Take the 8 Mile Road exit off of l-275 and go west 2.5 miles to Center Street. Go south on Center Street and then west on Dunlop Street. At Wing Street, go south to Cady Street where you will find free parking behind the facility. LARGEST and BEST swap meet in SE Michigan! 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