Model Airplanes

Red Star Pilot Association holds formation training at city airport

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TURNERS FALLS — As David Korpiewski watched over his table of remote control planes, customers regularly stepped up to peruse his collection, seeming to always address him by name.

The sixth annual Giant Western Massachusetts Remote Control Flea Market, held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Franklin County Technical School, attracted a close-knit community of hobbyists that came from across New England.

“We kind of all know each other here,” said Korpiewski, president of the Franklin County Radio Control Club which organizes the flea market each year.

The more than 40-year-old club, an Academy of Model Aeronautics chartered club with 25 current members, promotes the use of remote control planes, drones, helicopters, combat wings or anything that will fly under radio control. The clubhouse, located at the Turners Falls Airport, has the only geotextile runway within 200 miles, Korpiewski said, and hosts drone racing, combat nights where members compete to cut streamers with wings, and general flying on Sundays.

Filling a need

Noticing a lack of remote control flea markets in the area after one held in Vernon, Conn. ceased, Korpiewski said the club decided six years ago to offer its own, bringing hobbyists together over an eclectic variety of remote control craft including planes, boats, helicopters and cars.

Though it attracts familiar faces, the flea market also garners new interest every year, Korpiewski said, and sometimes leads the club to gain new members.

“This is our biggest one ever,” he said, observing the 40 tables of items, an increase from the usual 25.

Article source: http://www.recorder.com/Annual-remote-control-flea-market-sees-surge-in-interest-9581714

Ronald “Ron” Davis

April 12, 1964-April 20, 2017

Age: 53

Residence: Greeley

Ronald “Ron” Davis, 53, of Greeley, passed away on April 20, 2017, at his home.

Ron was born to Janet (Bearden) Davis and Robert Kellar on April 12, 1964, in Weslaco, Texas. Ron was adopted by James Davis in 1973.

He loved to build and fly model airplanes, and spending time with friends and family.

Ron is survived by his mother; daughter, Ellie Davis; brother, James Davis; and grandfather, J.D. Bearden.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Davis; and grandmother, Ruth Bearden.

Services will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Grace Place, 375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud, CO 80513

To leave condolences with Ron’s family go to NCCcremation.com.

Kenneth Trumblee

Aug. 9, 1956-April 22, 2017

Age: 60

Residence: Greeley

Kenneth Trumblee, 60, of Greeley, passed away on April 22, 2017.

Kenneth was born on Aug. 9, 1956, in Manchester, Iowa to John and Hazel (Rippon) Trumblee. In 1980, Kenneth married Kathleen (Dieterle) in Anchorage, Alaska.

Kenneth was a talented leather artist, accountant and an Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife; children, Tonya (Anderson), Adam Trumblee, and Chad Koester; siblings, Dennis, Michael, and William Trumblee; and a large

Article source: http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/obituaries/weld-county-tributes-for-april-27/

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Tim Tipton said the Chisholm Trail South Event Park is the perfect location to fly his model airplanes. He also said it’ll be a great location for the Gatesway Balloon Festival.

“I think it’s wonderful and this is a great facility to do it,” said Tipton.

Organizers said the Balloon Festival originated in Broken Arrow, but has been held in Claremore the past eight years. They said moving the festival back to Broken Arrow will give the city’s economy a boost. 

“Bringing 40,000 people to a location for a weekend and having the economic value that it’s going to bring to the city, it’s going to be great,” Gatesway Foundation CEO Jim Pacula.

Organizers said this year’s event will be even bigger than years past, with roughly 35 balloons, a carnival and car show.

“We have more space here to use, much more parking,” said Pacula.

Tipton said he’s looking forward to taking his family to the Balloon festival at this favorite park. 

“This would be a place to bring my grandkids, they would love to see that,” said Tipton.

The Balloon Festival is set for September 15th through the 17th.  All of the proceeds will benefit people with disabilities. 

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