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Sunday, August 1, 2021
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Robert "Bob" Turpin
a message from Scott Turpin
For those that remember us, my Dad Robert (Bob) Turpin passed away Monday, February 22nd. It has been a long time since we were active regulars but I wanted to get the word out for those we flew with and or knew about his passing and what the funeral arrangements will be. Unfortunately, these types of events are what usually bridges the gaps in time as the years pass by but we had a lot of fun back then and it would be great to use this occasion to catch up. As a testament to his building ability, I plan to have a GeeBee Sportster and my Phoenix 8 pattern plane to honor him and his incredible ability to "ad lib" when the plans were less than perfect and his crazy ability to lay down an awesome paint job. Both planes are now 35 plus years old and have weathered the years pretty well.
Funeral arrangements are the following:
Elton Black & Sons
1233 Union Lake Road
White Lake, MI 48386
248.363.7135
Date: 3/6/21
Time: 11-2 (visitation) >> 2pm (service)
Sincerely,
Scott(Scotty) Turpin
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Airplanes for sale - Please contact
Tony Madaffer
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madcad1@aol.com
Trainer with 40 OS - has been flown - all planes for sale - everything but cap and chipmunk very cheap - cap and chipmunk just cheap
Uproar with OS 40 - new plane engine has been run
300 extra - new never flown with new 90 OS 4 stroke
Chipmunk - new never flown with new 60 2 stroke
Monday, November 23, 2020
Sunday, September 27, 2020
"Scare in the Air" inter-club event, UFO vs Signal Seekers, Sept 26, 2020
Saturday Sept 26, 2020, was a very memorable day that will be long remembered by many. On that date, 14 (7 per side) of the finest flyers in the State of Michigan fiercely competed for the 10th time for the famous "Scare in the Air" inter club trophy. Flying skills and emotions were on the highest levels as the lead changed 3 times prior to the final event, the famous "egg bomb drop." The UFO members heroically rose to the occasion and dominated this event by taking 1st thru 6th places. The much honored "Scare in the Air" trophy thus changed hands once again, and will be proudly displayed by the UFO for the entire coming year.
I would like to thank Scott, Greg and Bill for helping me with this memorable event. A special thanks also goes to Jim for the fantastic job he did as "Chef" in preparing the feast we all shared together. Pictures are provided, below, so that we can relive this memorable day over and over again in the future. Please note the extreme emotions on many of the faces, a clear indication of the importance of this day in both clubs history.
Rick Sawicki
Sunday, September 20, 2020
The 1st Rich Utkan Memorial fly was an overwhelming success. Great weather, great food and great friendships all contributed to an extremely successful event. Over 40 aircraft and helicopters were flown during the event. The food was fantastic with a great variety of items being available. A special thanks to Ken Wade for being a fantastic BBQ cook. I'm am sure Rich was with us during his memorial day and was extremely pleased at being honored. If you were there, you can relive the wonderful day via the pictures that captured many aspects of the day. If you were not, then please join us for a picture review and make sure you make it next year.
-Rick S.
Thank you Rick I couldn't have said it better myself.
I am so glad that we had such good weather, a good turnout of friends, and a great flying event. I am very proud of our club for hosting such a great event. I look forward to the 2021 event with much anticipation.
Mark W.
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Rich Utkan Memorial Fly and Corn Roast
More photos from Rick Sawicki are here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/q74MjoW5hLbZkB3YA
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Saturday, August 8, 2020
2020 NSRCA Aerobatics Competition. Club Sequence
We held a club only aerobatics competition. Only 4 actual competitors, but a
good time was had by all.
More pictures are here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3mpk9a7ucfaijWiP9
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Farewell to our dear friend
Dear Friends,
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that our fellow club member
Richard Utkan passed away. This tragic event occurred Saturday September
21st, 2019. He laid down to take a nap and did not get
up. Richard was a distinguished pilot, builder, US Air Force veteran, and
recipient of the Carl Goldberg vital people award from the AMA. Most of
all Richard was our friend.
He was a member of the UFO
club since records were kept. Richard joined in 1984. A member of the
lawn crew and a club trainer, Richard would help other members and
provide advice, and help both on and off the field. Richard pushed the
envelope with new building techniques and scratch-built designs that were often
very successful.
This truly is a detriment to the RC
community and to our club. Richard was the Vice-President of the EFO, the
electric only spin off of the UFO club that has a field down in Lyon Township
near Ann Arbor. The EFO members include Keith Shaw and Ken Myers editor
of the Ampeer, the oldest electric RC publication. Richard was among the
founding fathers of electric RC, especially modern Electric RC. Among his
peers are the best and most famous pioneers of RC flight.
The link below leads to the official obituary.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/white-lake-mi/richard-utkan-8865044
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Fwd: UFO-RC UFO Annual Club Corn Roast and Picnic, 9/21/19
From: ufo@emaildodo.com
To: rrrjjjsss@aol.com
Cc: Rrrjjjsss@aol.com
Sent: 9/21/2019 5:45:49 PM Eastern Standard Time
Subject: UFO-RC UFO Annual Club Corn Roast and Picnic, 9/21/19
Hi Folks,Attached in the link below are some pictures today's activity.On behalf of all the club members we would like to thank all those who organized and contributed to the great success of this fun filled day.A special thanks to Bill who purchased and donated much needed gravel to fill the holes in our entrance way and parking lot. Thanks also to Bill and Greg who spent a lot of time and effort spreading the gravel. Thus, the lead pictures shown highlights them and the great job they were just completing.Hope you enjoy reliving a wonderful day captured in the pictures below.Rick
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GrvFZZcpzVUH58rB8
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Friday, May 31, 2019
She was a good ship
An emotional roller coaster ride. With award winning video editing. The first annual UFO best musical score 2019. Congratulations.
"She was a good ship"
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
July 27th - UFO Annual Open Fly
AMA Sanctioned. Open Flying for all AMA members from 11:00 to 4:00.
Open to the public.
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Friday, June 15, 2018
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