This is basically a test for what will hopefully be a regular newsletter. The main reason for this is that a few of our members do not have a computer and may not always know what is going on in the club. It will be mailed to those members and the rest will be receiving it by e-mail.
Having said this, I would appreciate that everyone receiving this letter, just hit reply with an OK in the subject. That way I’ll know who has received them. I’m sure I’ll get a few undeliverable back, and those I will try to correct.
As I try to improve on this newsletter, I would like any support w/articles that you would like to have printed, information on what is going on, etc. I also can post any for sale or wanted items that you would like to list.
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions
Upcoming Events
April 22nd Board meeting @ Jeff Loshaws 7pm
April 26th KAMPS fly-in Kalkaska
May 2nd Swap shop Civic center
May 13th Tramps meeting 7pm
Sat. 16th Helicopter fly-in Rennie School
June 10th Tramps meeting Rennie School ??
June 20th Air show Green Lake Airpark
June 27th Air Show Empire Airport
For Sale
Magnum XL 91 four stroke
New in box $145.00
Sold for $195.00 new
Magnum XL 75 four stoke
3 tanks of break in on bench $125.00
Sold for 175.00 new
Contact Ben @ Brufli@att.net or 1-231-631-1618
22nd 2009 Brufli@att.net
May 5th, 2009
Following is a letter from the BARCS to Mark that I’m passing on,
Dear Mark,
First I want to apologize for announcing the wrong date for our Air Show at Thompsonville. It will be on Saturday August 29th
I am planning to put together quite a production and want to recruit some show stoppers. I am going to do a lot of publicity and hope to draw a lot of the general public as well as flyers from other clubs in the area.
TRAMPS has always been our cornerstone and we hope we can count on your support now and in the future. Fred was saying that you have a helicopter whiz in the club and lots of war bird guys. You guys have always brought some weird stuff like the witch, the flying lawnmower, and the cherry. They would be welcome again. We would appreciate any recruiting assistance you might be able to do for us. I need data ASAP.
I am also trying to find a jet squad that travels around to various AMA events. We will use their appearance as a crowd builder and I want to find them and get them committed before I start the publicity campaign.
We are tight with the Tville Airport Authority and they have agreed to close down the airport to full size aircraft all that day. They could use a few bucks too and we have given them the food concession that day.
We will be using a blacktop runway I believe is 2100 feet long and 85 wide, perfect for just about anything. Our pits will be right along the western edge of that runway.
If we get a good package together we will invite Bill Oberdieck to come up. He did that years ago when we dedicated Besey field.
I don’t know if you can make our club meeting on the 7th but hope you can. We have some astounding news to impart to our members.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Ed McIntosh, CD and Air Show Chairman
Another item I received was from Dick Jeru.
RE; Airshow June 27-28
As in years past, Dan Lautner has again agreed to allow the TRAMPS to use his hanger at Empire Field for temporary storage of airshow equipment and to supply power for our public address system. Last year Dan felt uncomfortable with the fact that we left the hanger open and that there were youngsters playing unattended inside, around the airplanes. We must all see that this doesn’t happen this year. Lets all be sure that the doors all remain closed and the general public doesn’t wander in.
Also there is more than just “incidental” usage of electricity, folks who hook up for camping power should get up some “kitty” to reimburse Dan for the power.
Dan is an old time member of the tramps (late 80’s early 90”s) and we don’t want to wear out our welcome or appear to be ungrateful guests. Thanks for your attention and help.
Last week Kim, Mark, and myself, went to the Interlochen field and rolled up the snow fence that was up to help protect against snowmobiles. Field is really looking quite nice. Of course we had to test it out w/a flight from each of us. “It works!!” Will take some getting used to the trees, but most of it is psychological.
Flying is starting up and anytime the weather is even marginally decent, it seems as though somebody will be out flying. Eugene got his 35% gasser in the air for the first test flights. Mark was the test pilot and said it flew like a big trainer. I think Mark just wanted to fly Eugene’s before he flew his to see if he could. Why take a chance w/your plane when you can learn on someone else’s . J
Eugene’s “580”
“Prez Sez”
Hi everybody,
Flying season is starting on a cold spring.
We have been flying in April but it has been cold.
Our May meeting is Wednesday13, 2009 and I want all the members to start thinking of where you can help at our air show in June. All TRAMP members should help at our air show. We always need help setting up Friday and breaking down on Sunday afternoon. This year Stan is going to share CD responsibilities with Bob Lyons and Doug Sattler. Bob and Doug will be running the flight line and can use help. If any one wants to help on the flight line you can sign up at the May meeting.
There will be a couple surprises at this meeting. Remember to bring your airplanes for display that you have built over the winter, if they are still in one piece Tim.
Once again, if anyone has something for sale or is looking to buy something, please get the info to me and I will get it in the newsletter. I am going to try to get the newsletter out approx. a week before the general meeting to remind everyone of the meetings.
Upcoming Events
May 13th TRAMPS general meeting 7pm @ Lafranier
May 16th Helicopter fly-in Rennie School field
May 27th Board meeting
June 10th TRAMPS general meeting 7pm @ Lafrainer
June 20th Air show Green Lake ar’pt
June 27th 28th Empire air show
For Sale
Magnum XL 70 four stroke
3 tanks of break in on bench
$125.00 ($175.00 new)
Ben @631-1618
More on the Green Lake flying field. Doug Sattler and who-ever he can get to help him, will be moving the shed from the Plowman field over to Green lake. It will be modified so that we can store the lawn mower in it like we do at Rennie. Also the people who handle our out-houses will move the porta-potti over to Green Lake as well.
We have two flight stations over there that Joe Nunes took over from Rennie Field. Also we have allocated the money and Jeff is making arrangements to build 3 flight stands like we have at Rennie. I’m sure he would appreciate any help that is available. Summer season is starting and Guys like Jeff and Doug are at their busiest this time of year.
Tuesday, May 26th will be the start of our weekly instruction at Rennie field. There is a schedule so that two instructors will be available to help all new flyers.
Also, Wednesday nights at the field will be primarily helicopter flying.
