EFO Meeting Reminder Event Reminder.	Happy Birthday to the Ampeer! Ken shares the first issue of The Ampeer.
Change of Email Address Requested Ken suggests keeping your email address up to date with him.	The Upcoming Keith Shaw Birthday Party Electric Fly-in 2025 Event announcement and information.
Indoor Flying in Brighton Information Indoor Flying Announcement.	Indoor Flying in Pontiac Info Indoor Flying Announcement.
FREE Indoor R/C Swap Meet Day Event announcement and information at Premier Sport Center.	The February 2025 Zoom Meeting Details and photos of what was discussed at the February Zoom Meeting.
Upcoming Toledo R/C Swap Meet & Expo Upcoming area event information.	Upcoming E-vents
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A Note On Upcoming EFO Meetings and the Ampeers      The next EFO meeting will be via Zoom on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. EST.      EFO members will be sent an email with the Zoom link.      If you'd like to join us, send me an email at kmyersefo@mac.com and I'll add you to the meeting notification list.      See you on Zoom in March, Ken EFO Web site Link Return to "What's In This Issue" Happy Birthday to the Ampeer!      The first issue of The Ampeer, was called The Wolf's Call for just one issue, and was published in March of 1988.      I was unaware of it, at that time. I did some quick research, again at that time, and sent Jim an email with the information regarding what I had found out.      The original club name, West Oakland 'Lectric Flyers (WOLF), was changed to the Electric Flyers Only (EFO) after that issue.      The original EFO members were members of the Union Lake Flying Organization (UFO) that were very interested in the new, electric power systems.      Today's United Flying Organization (UFO) was a continuation of the original Union Lake Flying Organization. When the club was forced to move by the DNR, from its flying site on the old NIKE base on Wise Road near Union Lake, MI, the club moved to Highland Township, MI, and changed its name. The original three letters were kept, but they became the United Flying Organization.      The first issue of The Ampeer is reprinted in this issue.      I would like you to please note the names of the folks mentioned in this issue. Most of the names will be unfamiliar to you, but they are an important part of the reason that electric flight has risen to a major form of powering aircraft models.      We all owe them a lot, and need to remember that we are standing on the shoulders of many, many, many of those that came, from all over the world, before us!      All of The Ampeer issues have been archived to the Complete Ampeer Index page. 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" The Upcoming Keith Shaw Birthday Party Electric Fly-in 2025      The Balsa Butchers are hosting the "Keith Shaw Birthday Party Electric Fly-In", for the 23rd year, at their field near Coldwater, MI. The event takes place on Saturday, May 31, 2025. It is a one day event.      The event consists of Open Electric Flying with a "Special Guest of Honor Theme". Happy Birthday Keith Shaw [June 6].      Enjoy a day with the "Pioneering Master of Electric R/C Flight". 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday. NO LANDING FEE! Donations for field maintenance and lunch appreciated.      For additional information contact; Contest Director: Dave Grife - E-mail: grifesd@yahoo.com or Phone: 517-677-9978      Please e-mail or call with any questions.      The field will be open for guests to fly on Sunday as well. Return to "What's In This Issue" Indoor Flying in Brighton Information      Indoor flying started at the Legacy Center on Wednesday October 9th. The flying time is 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Legacy Center Website is: legacycentermichigan.com Legacy Center, 9299 Goble Dr, Brighton, MI 48116 Return to "What's In This Issue" Indoor Flying in Pontiac Info From Pete Foss via email      Indoor flying in Pontiac started on Tuesday, October 15th and continues on Tuesdays through April 15, 2025.      Full Information can be found at the following link. Link to Skymaster's info      Join us for indoor flying on Tuesdays throughout the winter! 9AM - 12PM. United Wholesale Mortgage Sports Complex is our host site. Located at 867 South Blvd in Pontiac, the facility features a 365 foot by 260 foot flying area with ceiling heights from 45 to 75 feet!      Weekly Indoor Flying is scheduled for Tuesdays from October 15, 2024 thru April 15, 2025 9:00 a.m. to noon.      A single flying session is $10 and a 25 session season pass is $150.      The Skymasters' Indoor Rules for 2024/2025 are linked here. Skymasters' Rules linked here As a reminder: 1. Aircraft can weigh no more than 1-1/2 pounds All Up Weight. Helicopters & multi-rotor copters are limited to 250 maximum size. All aircraft must be powered by no more than a single 3 cell (11.1 volt) 1000 mAh battery. 2. First Person View-FPV is limited to micro quadcopters powered by a single cell battery (Max 500 mAh).      A quick reminder that indoor flying starts on Tuesday morning (Oct. 15th)! Remember we will be flying up front in the smaller room for the first two weeks. Please still park in the back. Link to more Skymasters' info Pete Return to "What's In This Issue" Premier Sport Center Indoor Flying FREE Indoor R/C Swap Meet Day, Thursday, March 6th, 2025 14901 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Twp, 48315 Buy-Sell-Trade-Connect Bring your unwanted Airplanes, Helicopters, Quadcopters, Unbuilt Kits, Servos, Motors, Radios, Etc. TABLES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED There is no cost to Buy, Sell, or Trade Flying is still $10 for the day (9 a.m. 3 p.m.) You Don't Have to Fly... Just come in and buy, or just say Hi! There's no charge for that! Have Questions? Contact Mark Kriewall (586) 453-1867 (justmekribee@yahoo.com) Return to "What's In This Issue" The February 2025 Zoom Meeting      The Zoom meeting started at 7:30 on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.      Ken Myers lead off the meeting with a discussion of the Great Planes ElectroStreak. Tower Hobbies Photo      He had recently received an email about the new version from Tower Hobbies.      The ElectroStreak was originally designed by Tom Stryker and featured in November 1987 Model Aviation. It was kitted the next year by GreatPlanes.      The photo is of me holding an original kit model of the GP ElectroStreak. It was taken on Feb. 12, 2025. I did not build this one. The model had been given to Keith and he gave it to me as he said that something about just said this has to Ken's plane.      Denny Sumner shared his Fly Baby. It has a 26" wing span and is from Hummingbird Model Products.      It was originally intended as a rubber powered model, but Denny has converted it to indoor RC using a Buzzard motor and Buzzard servo brick.      He noted that it flies very nicely.      He also picked up a nice 1/5-scale Cub, whose nose can be seen in the photo, at a swap shop. It is already electric power, so no conversion is necessary.      He also shared information on the Retro RC Balsa Stripper.      He sent along a couple of photos of the balsa strip and a photo of his Fly Baby.      I have created a PDF version of the Balsa Stripper Instructions for those that are interested in learning more.      Roger Wilfong shared his VEVOR Flying Eagle. It is a thrust vectoring type flyer that comes with everything you need to fly it, including two 100mAh single cell LiPos.      He noted that it has a very interesting arming sequence that it needs some getting used to.      Once he got it balanced correctly, with a dime, he noted that it flies okay,      It sells for about $30.      Pete Foss shared a screen shot of a lighting system from Ready Made RC.      He has used their other ones before and thinks that these might be useful as well. They should be worth look into.      Keith Shaw shared the progress on his Darmstadt D-22. He noted that he is ready to start the covering now.      He also sent along an email with more info on the progress of this plane. * * * * *      After many delays (operations, PT, caring for sick/aging friends), I finally have the Darmstadt D-22 ready for covering.      As a reminder, this rare bird was a 1931 German sport plane with a host of unusual features. The high aspect ratio, cantilever wings, were mounted with 100% stagger on a sleek fully skinned streamlined fuselage with an inline, inverted 4- cylinder engine. There were no inter-plane struts.      It should be noted that due to the close range photos, a lot of distortion occurs. The overhead view shot makes it look like the lower wing is smaller, but I assure you, it is identical in size, span, and shape.      The 47" span airframe, as displayed, has the motor, speed control and servos installedÊand weighs 42 oz. With the red and white covering and 4S A123 pack, I'm hoping it will be about 3.5 lb. or so. Keith Return to "What's In This Issue" Upcoming Toledo R/C Swap Meet & Expo Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM FRIDAY 9:00AM - 2:00PM SATURDAY Glass City Center - Main Floor 401 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, OH Admission: $10 Toledo RC Swap Meet Website Toledo RC Swap Meet Facebook Page Manufactures, Distributors, and Businesses Welcome! Questions Contact: Hank Rauhaus Phone: 330-419-2029 request info at: info@toledorcswapmeet.com 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