Model Airplanes

The sun doesn’t have to be out, and it doesn’t even have to be really warm; the only prerequisite is calm air. That’s when my husband packs one of his planes into the trunk of the car and drives out to a venue for other model airplane aficionados, an airfield somewhere in the very scenic triangle between Roy, McKenna, and Eatonville. On sunny, clear days, you will be able to see the Mountain right across the runway.

The first time I went along to this remote place, Pfeiffer Airfield, that seems like an oasis in itself must have been a 4th July do. I remember we drove down the grassy slope toward the parking lot behind the little club house. The big picnic area with its wide roof was already teeming with airplane people, spouses, and kids. The barbecue grills on the club house patio were going. There was a colorful and appetizing buffet set up inside, and the air was a-buzz with model airplanes all sizes. Well, at least back then it seemed “a-buzz” – today I know

Article source: https://thesubtimes.com/2019/06/21/across-the-fence-the-real-remote-deal/

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump and Canada’s prime minister sat down in the Oval Office to discuss trade, Iran and other pressing matters, a model airplane dominated the coffee table in front of them.

Before Trump would answer reporters’ questions about Iran’s downing of a U.S. drone on Thursday, he made an aeronautical detour.

“This is the new Air Force One,” he offered, explaining that the model represents an updated version of the presidential airplane that will cost taxpayers less money and offer more new features than originally planned, thanks to his intervention. “It’s going to be terrific,” he added.

Long fascinated by airplanes, Trump has always fancied himself as something of an aviation expert. He’s intent on putting his stamp on the next version of the decades-old modified Boeing 747s that only the president gets to fly — right down to the paint job.

Trump once owned the now-defunct, New York-based Trump Shuttle in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and he took great pride during the 2016 presidential race in using his personal plane, a Boeing 757 with Rolls-Royce engines and gold fixtures, to whisk him to campaign events and back to his New York penthouse. He recently advised Boeing to fix and “REBRAND” its troubled 737 Max jetliners with a new name after the planes were grounded worldwide following deadly crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia.

So fond was Trump of his personal plane that he mused about continuing to use it after he took office, which was not

Article source: https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Trump-shows-off-proposed-new-Air-Force-One-paint-job-511623532.html

Whether your interests are in technology, model planes, barbies, local wares or outdoor recreation, our area offers family friendly activities to brighten the summer day, no matter what the weather!

Mini Maker Faire

In front of the Museum of Idaho on Eastern Avenue, the Mini Maker Faire is held. From noon-5 p.m., presenters show off their creations, hobbies, experiments and inventions to the public. This family friendly event is free to the attend. Visitors are able to control robots, meet butterflies, discover 3D printing and forensics, and more. Vendors are in attendance. MOI is currently displaying Wonder Women’s invisible plane and the traveling exhibit “Archimedes: Science and Technology.” Discounted admission is offered for the exhibit today. Visit idahofalls.makerfaire.com or call 208-522-1400.

Desert Eagles Open House

model airplane flying club Desert Eagles hold their annual open house at 10 a.m. at their flying field behind the New Sweden Hall on New Sweden Road by Doug Andrus Trucking. Directions are online at deserteaglesrcclub.com. The open house includes a static display of all kinds of model airplanes. Instructors are also in attendance to help attendees fly a model plane.

Farmers market

The Idaho Falls Farmers Market is open for the 2019 season. The market is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26 on Memorial Drive. The market has a variety of vendors, including fresh food products, arts and crafts, in-season plants and more. Call 208-339-3230 or visit idahofallsfarmersmarket.org.

‘60 Years of Barbie’

The Collector’s Corner Museum’s

Article source: https://www.postregister.com/news/local/get-out-ways-to-spend-your-saturday/article_d542a986-e8ec-54f7-ad32-be22568d1b6e.html

The 39th annual “Capitol Fourth” concert is set for the Capitol’s West Lawn at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.

In addition, a dress rehearsal is scheduled for 8 p.m. on July 3, for those who want to take in the “Capitol Fourth” performances and still enjoy the holiday at home.

No tickets are required for either the rehearsal or the concert. But, there will be some restrictions around the performance site, and U.S. Capitol Police have details on what you can expect.

Getting in

Gates open to the public at 3 p.m. Entrances will be at

• Third Street Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, and
• Third Street Southwest and Maryland Avenue Southwest.

All entrances are accessible, police said. Mobility-impaired guests and their parties will be accommodated.

Limited parking will be available to mobility-impaired guests and their parties along the south curb of Constitution Avenue, between First and Third streets Northwest. Otherwise, no public parking will be available close to the Capitol.

Public transit is recommended.

Prohibited items

Entering the site will require security screening. This will include a search of all bags, coolers, backpacks and closed containers. Banned items include the following:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Glass bottles
• Animals (other than service animals)
• Bicycles and motorized scooters; devices required for accessibility (ADA) will be accommodated
• Firearms and ammunition (either real or simulated)
• Explosives, including fireworks
• Knives, blades or sharp objects
• Laser pointers, signs, posters
• Mace, pepper spray
• Sticks, poles
• Electric stun guns
• Martial arts weapons or devices
• Umbrellas larger than 36 inches in diameter
• Pocket or hand tools
• Sealed packages, large boxes, duffel bags, suitcases
• Drones, model rockets, remote or manually controlled

  Article source: https://wtop.com/fourth-of-july/2019/06/what-to-know-about-the-2019-capital-fourth-concert-in-dc/

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump and Canada’s prime minister sat down in the Oval Office to discuss trade, Iran and other pressing matters, a model airplane dominated the coffee table in front of them.

Before Trump would answer reporters’ questions about Iran’s downing of a U.S. drone on Thursday, he made an aeronautical detour.

“This is the new Air Force One,” he offered, explaining that the model represents an updated version of the presidential airplane that will cost taxpayers less money and offer more new features than originally planned, thanks to his intervention. “It’s going to be terrific,” he added.

Long fascinated by airplanes, Trump has always fancied himself as something of an aviation expert. He’s intent on putting his stamp on the next version of the decades-old modified Boeing 747s that only the president gets to fly — right down to the paint job.

Trump once owned the now-defunct, New York-based Trump Shuttle in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and he took great pride during the 2016 presidential race in using his personal plane, a Boeing 757 with Rolls-Royce engines and gold fixtures, to whisk him to campaign events and back to his New York penthouse. He recently advised Boeing to fix and “REBRAND” its troubled 737 Max jetliners with a new name after the planes were grounded worldwide following deadly crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia.

So fond was Trump of his personal plane that he mused about continuing to use it after he took office, which was not a realistic

Article source: https://www.apnews.com/9547a38731a8435aa771757cea6ca153