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Winter/Early Spring Meeting Reminder	The September 2025 Meeting
Field Mowing Information	Indoor Flying at the Legacy Center in Brighton, MI for 2025/2026
Indoor Flying, United Wholesale Mortgage Sports Complex, 867 South Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48341	Upcoming November Swap Meet into
2025 Membership Application	Upcoming Events

Reminder: Please get any information you want in an upcoming Monitor to Ken by the 15th of the month. Winter/Early Spring Meeting Reminder      Our fall, winter and early spring meetings, through May, are held at the fixed-based operator (FBO) building at Mettetal Airport.      Canton-Plymouth Mettetal Airport is a public use airport located in Canton Township, Michigan, United States, near Plymouth, MI.      The airport lies two nautical miles south of the central business district of Plymouth, in Wayne County. The airport is owned and operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Address: 8550 N Lilley Rd, Canton, MI 48187      Please check your email and the club Website, as the tentative date approaches, for possible last minute changes.      The FBO is the white building that is located closer to the runway than the EAA building. Return to "What's In This Issue" The September 2025 Meeting      Because of the predicted weather, the Monthly Meeting was moved from September 3 to Wednesday, September 10.      Unfortunately, the wind was quite fierce and it was also a crosswind, so no gliding events, or other flying took place.      Ken Sutton brought in his grandson's new Horizon Hobby Apprentice trainer. He also brought in 4 older Spectrum radios.      He noted that he was having a problem setting up the trainer cord.      The members put their collected knowledge together, and after many trials and much vexation, the members were able to get the trainer cord to work between a primary radio and the one used as a trainer.      You should have been there, as it was a very interesting conversation!!! Man, had we forgotten a lot!       opened the "official" part of the meeting by noting that ALL of the current offices have agreed to run again for 2026. Greg Eilers - president Ken Myers - vice-president Lynn Morgan - secretary Dave Stacer - treasurer Bill Brown, Jr. - safety office Denny Sumner - member at large      Nominations will continue at the October meeting with the Officer Election at the November meeting. Remember, if you are interested in any position, please just nominate yourself!      Dave Stacer noted that he recently had a throttle lock failure on one of his transmitters. Remember to not trust technology and always assume that the motor is armed and can turn on when least expected. Always follow best practices when arming electric motors. You never know!      Rudi Reinhard has sent out all of the info on the upcoming Sunday, November 2 Swap Shop in Northville.      We have many of the work positions already filled, but could use a couple of people for the club table.      As usual, everyone's help is needed for set up and tear down.      A possible winter "build" of the same type of plane was discussed. The idea is to share the experience and help each other learn more about model aircraft construction.      We are looking for more ideas for club events during the 2026 flying season.      Many members felt that the Midwest/EFO fly with folks invited to come out to learn to fly was a success and suggested that it be done again.      See ya at the October meeting! Return to "What's In This Issue" Field Mowing Information Please Note: 1. This schedule is presented as a general mowing guide to help insure that the field is mowed at least once a week. 2. As shown each of the 4 mowing teams usually have a period of 4 weeks between their respective turns to mow, but this is subject to change (see below). 3. The schedule is NOT intended to be an unbending, all encompassing rule that covers every situation. 4. Each Team Captain is empowered to adjust his team's mowing time and day if required due to weather, special events or another reason; he is responsible for communicating his adjustments to all the members of his team. 5. In case of vacation or a leave of absence, it is the Team Captains responsibility to swap weeks with another Team Captain. 6. Additional cuttings are at the discretion of the Team Captains. 7. The attached schedule will NOT be modified for any of the changes listed in items 4, 5 or 6. Respectfully Submitted, Bill Brown Jim Cross * * * * * Wednesday is mowing day (weather permitting) otherwise Thursday before 6 p.m. Flight Instructors, please consult the mowing schedule and mowing team leader prior to scheduling training sessions to avoid conflicts. Team members, PLEASE call your team leader if you are unable to show up for field work. All team members must check with their Team Leader for mowing time. Any team member whose personal schedule conflicts with his team's mowing schedule should contact Bill Brown, 248 379-4935, for reassignment to another team. All TEAM LEADERS AND MEMBERS MUST BE CHECKED OUT BEFORE RUNNING ANY OFTHE EQUIPMENT USED TO TAKE CARE OF THE PARKING AREA OR FLYING FIELD. SAFETY FIRST NO SMOKING IN OR AROUND THE STORAGE AREAS! NO REFUELING of EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE STORAGE CONTAINERS! All hand and Riding mowers: ***Check oil before mowing!*** Ford Tractor Rules:      Check oil and water before mowing!      Do not exceed 1850 RPM!      Always mow in 2nd Gear- never in 3rd Gear!      No high speed turns!      Keep cut grass away from the grill and the radiator! Report any equipment problems to Bill Brown, Jr. 313-268-4167 or Roger Wilfong 248-349-9079. Return to "What's In This Issue" Indoor Flying at the Legacy Center in Brighton, MI for 2025/2026 Info From: Bruce DeLong of the Hamburg Club      "Indoor flying at the Legacy Center has been confirmed for this fall and winter. From Fred: It is set in stone, winter flying is from Oct. 1st until April 29th. The time is as usual 12:30 till 2:30."      Wednesdays are the flying days from 12:30 to 2:30.      The Legacy Center, 9299 Goble Dr, Brighton, MI, 48116. Return to "What's In This Issue" Indoor Flying United Wholesale Mortgage Sports Complex 867 South Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48341 Single Flying Session $10 25 Session Season Pass - $150 The Best Indoor Flying Venue In Metro-Detroit All Pilots/Drivers must have proof of current AMA Membership. Spectators Welcomed Free. 3 Month Trial AMA Membership is Available. Dates & Times Subject to Change or Cancellation Without Notice: All Sessions 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon October 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18, 25 December 9, 16, 23, 30 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17,24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 MIDWEST R/C SOCIETY AMA Charter Club 711 MIDWEST R/C SWAP MEET Always the best swap meet in Michigan Date Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Location Northville Community Center 303 West Main Street Northville, Michigan Table price: $25.00 Admission price $5.00 Free admission for kids under 12 For infomation & table reservations contact Rudi at 249-631-8205 e-mail: therudi@icloud.com The 2025 Membership Application Posted      The Midwest RC Society 2025 Membership Application has been posted to our Website.      Please use PayPal or send a check to Lynn Morgan ASAP. Return to "What's In This Issue" Site Table of Contents To Reach Ken Myers, you can use the US Postal Service to the address on the site homepage. Ken's email address: kmyersefo@theampeer.org Electric Flyers Only (EFO) Web Site: www.theampeer.org