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AMA Charter # 3616
AMA Charter # 3616
Modern Turf Sod Farm
5925 Peach Orchard Rd
Dalzell, SC 29040
GPS: N34 03.355 W80 25.517
5925 Peach Orchard Rd
Dalzell, SC 29040
GPS: N34 03.355 W80 25.517
For many years, LARKS has had a deep community involvement, donating over $40,000 to various charities.
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1347 Cedar Creek Road,
Pelion, SC. 29123
Pelion, SC. 29123
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Club Meetings
LARKS March Meeting
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Meeting Date: March 7, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Flight Deck Restaurant
109-A Old Chapin Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Flight Deck Restaurant
109-A Old Chapin Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
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We have been involved in introducing modeling to children of all ages, sending children to camp, doing flying demos at local schools, churches, and parks. We have also set up simulators and static displays at various locations as an educational experience to our community. We are always open to new ideas to promote our hobby to others in a safe way.
LARKS Mission Statement
To promote model aircraft building and flying as a family oriented hobby, to freely and openly share what we have collectively learned and experienced, and to provide an enjoyable, friendly and safe environment for our fellow hobbyists and guests.
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LARKS Fields
Humor of the Month
Past Newsletter Index
In case you missed one of the past newsletters, we now have an index of all the past newsletters since I took over as webmaster.....
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Photo of the Month
This 80 mm twin 12 blade EDF is an engineering marvel, and though it still hasn't taken off the runway, it is an impressive piece of work.
We got to view the "guts" and wiring. Wow, this is possibly the most complicated model ever to grace our fields. It has a rigid aluminum wing box assembly with pre-installed servoless actuators to work the swept wing. Motion RC says the plane will fly at 38 mph with the wings extended to over 100 mph with the wings swept back.
We got to view the "guts" and wiring. Wow, this is possibly the most complicated model ever to grace our fields. It has a rigid aluminum wing box assembly with pre-installed servoless actuators to work the swept wing. Motion RC says the plane will fly at 38 mph with the wings extended to over 100 mph with the wings swept back.
As of Monday February 25, 2019, the FAA’s Interim Final Rule requires drone pilots and model aircraft pilots to display their FAA-issued registration number on the outside surface of their aircraft.
Plane of the Month
Videos of the Month
Link of the Month
If you're like me, you have delayed getting your Spektrum Radios registered. I required service from Horizon for my DX-9 and it would have been a little easier if the radios had been registered with the manufacturer.
"An interesting new article about detailing NASA's plan to begin testing urban drone traffic management in two US cities."
MultiGP is the worlds largest drone racing league. You should see these guys fly! Using FPV (First Person Viewing) gear they fly these racers with only the goggles showing the way via cameras on the drones. Commercially available racers to awesome home-builts, these machines can fly! Free to join the Organization.
A little bit of everything fro Pelion this Winter
Found this goodie on Amazon when I Googled Racing Drones.
It looks like it will be a lot of fun. Should be able to use it to tap into the Drone Racer's video at Rawls Point during the Spring Float Fly.
This $129.00 gadget has a built in video recorder (720 X 576 resolution) and on full charge should go for 2 hours. It can accept 2S or 3S LiPo batteries to extend working time. It is light weight, 375 grams, or about 11 ounces.
Ordered one February 28th, and should receive in a couple of days.
It looks like it will be a lot of fun. Should be able to use it to tap into the Drone Racer's video at Rawls Point during the Spring Float Fly.
This $129.00 gadget has a built in video recorder (720 X 576 resolution) and on full charge should go for 2 hours. It can accept 2S or 3S LiPo batteries to extend working time. It is light weight, 375 grams, or about 11 ounces.
Ordered one February 28th, and should receive in a couple of days.
April 27, 2019
Location; end of Campground Rd. Have fun on beautiful Lake Murray! Pilots meeting at 8:30am. Landing Fee of
$20. pilots fee will include float flying, MultiGP entry (if desired), rc boating (if you have one), fishing (if you like), lunch, and one of the most beautiful views of Lake Murray.
Additional lunches (grilled burgers, hot dogs, chips and baked beans) may be purchased on site for $5.00.
Bring your water shoes. Come Friday afternoon, camp on the lake, try a little night flying, and then enjoy the day Saturday. No Hook Ups or water for camping! Port-A-Let on site.
Click the title above to see some awesome drone video.
$20. pilots fee will include float flying, MultiGP entry (if desired), rc boating (if you have one), fishing (if you like), lunch, and one of the most beautiful views of Lake Murray.
Additional lunches (grilled burgers, hot dogs, chips and baked beans) may be purchased on site for $5.00.
Bring your water shoes. Come Friday afternoon, camp on the lake, try a little night flying, and then enjoy the day Saturday. No Hook Ups or water for camping! Port-A-Let on site.
Click the title above to see some awesome drone video.
March 22-23-2019
Contact: Keith Alexander
Open to any size EDF or Turbine powered aircraft. 600' runway. Camping welcome, but no power or water hookups. Restrooms, water, covered area at club house.
Short video showing off Dave's prowess on the helicopter sticks.
Flight Instruction returns! Herb Dickerson and his crew are offering RC Flight Instruction (Free!) at LARKS East on weekends, weather permitting.
Flight Instruction
Want to get started in racing and FPV flying?
Does not have some of the GPS features on the larger camera drones, but at $279.99, its a lot easier on the pocket book. Reviews were mixed, people either loved it or hated it. Read the reviews and the Q&A.
Does not have some of the GPS features on the larger camera drones, but at $279.99, its a lot easier on the pocket book. Reviews were mixed, people either loved it or hated it. Read the reviews and the Q&A.
April 6, 2019
More information coming
LARKS Events
April 6, 2019
Contact: Leonard Wells
There will be a $10 landing fee, lunch will be a donation. There are no limits to size. FLY WHAT YOU BRING. Gliders, Gas, Jets, Electric. A charging facility will be provided. Our field has a 2000' runway and parking is limited so get there early. Flying starts @ 9am.
May 10-18, 2019
Time to start planning for the biggest event of the RC year!
Newsletter-February 2019