I received a call from Denny Anderson looking for volunteers for this event.  I am posting the information here to see if there are interested parties.         

We are in need of 4-6 pilots to help teach Aviation merit badge or the Boy Scouts  and we have Chanute Airport for the weekend of July 17-19.       We will be using air conditioned classrooms in the museum. MB will be from 1-4pm Sat. and R/C flying is tentatively scheduled 4-7pm. If the same members who helped last year were available that would minimize the set up meeting prior to event. All are welcome to help and fly.  See attached brochure.

Event Coordinator
Denny Michael Anderson
#1 Willowbrook Court
Champaign, IL 61820
217-840-7424 Denny's cell

Our Flight Training program will start on Thursday, 5/21/09 and continue every Thursday evening through the summer (weather permitting) at the CCRCC Airfield from about 5:00 pm until dusk.  The last session will be on 9/24/2009.  The sessions will be cancelled without notice due to strong rain, strong winds > 15mph, and threatening thunderstorms.

The club provides the models, fuel, and expert instruction - so just bring a positive attitude and enthusiasm (a hat and a pair of good sunglasses certainly wouldn't hurt either).  This is open to the public and no prior experience is necessary.  Come out and join the fun!!

There may be others, I don't know, but Mike Trautman and Scott Dossett for sure have been working hard to get a new weather station installed at the flying field.  I am pleased to announce that it is now online and operational.  The major feature of this setup is the weather data, current and history, is available over the internet!!

I have placed a link to this on the right-hand side.  Simply click on the picture of the anemometer.

If you check the website before you leave for the flying field there should be fewer weather surprises when you get there.  Please pass on your thanks to Mike and Scott when you see them.

I have had a couple of reports that passwords were not being accepted at login. I have just updated the CMS software on the site to cover a few security holes which may be causing this.

If it appears the password is not being accepted, try this first

* Click on any item on the public menu that will refresh the main screen.  Examples are News, Forum, Club Meetings.

When the screen refreshes you may find now that you are actually logged in.  It is a one time event for all users trying to log in after the upgrade. 

Thanks!
Scott

The WILL-TV "Prairie Fire" episode that features the Champaign County R/C Club aired on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008 at 7:30pm.

Watch the video replay HERE.

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