Category: Newsletter
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Meeting, Saturday, May 2, at the field
There will be a Club Meeting Saturday May 2nd at the Flying Hillbilly Field at 10am. The discussion points are, but not limited to: Hope to see everyone at our field May 2nd.
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Upcoming Float-Fly at Ridenour
With our winter Swap Meet behind us, it’s time to start looking forward to warm summer weather and our upcoming annual AMA sanctioned Float Fly event at FHRCC’s Ridenour Lake site in Nitro.
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The Perfect Gift
Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Visit the Flying Hillbillies apparel and merchandise store on Zazzle to make your love soar. And don’t forget the Kanawha Valley Regional Swap Meet at Coonskin on February 28.
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Weather Flying
Hardy Flying Hillbilly Don Huffman doesn’t let a little ice keep him down. Careful out there, Don, that ground is hard.
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Frozen Fingers Fun-Fly 2026
Several members and guests braved the cold on New Year’s Day to participate in the Flying Hillbillies RC Club’s annual Frozen Fingers Fun Fly on Thursday. It was cold with mostly calm wind and a light dusting of snow. Two competitors took part in the flying portion of the festivities. Mike Eden was the overall…
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Notes from the November 8 Meeting & Night-Fly
An FHRCC meeting was held at 4:00pm Saturday, prior to the night-fly event. President Mike Eden reported that we gained two new members recently, bringing our total to 33. As interim treasurer, Mike reported that we have $2989 in the bank, and that our lease for the field was renewed for the next 5 years,…
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RC Gear for sale
I received a message from Jennifer Lagana, whose father recently passed away. Jennifer’s father, an aviation enthusiast, left behind a collection of RC planes and equipment, which the family is interested in selling. The photos below illustrate what’s available. If you’d like to make an offer, or want more information, contact me at secretary@flyinghillbillies.com and…
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Photos from the Fall Fly-in
Courtesy of Adam Ketchem: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9HqDacVAdyZG7qZN9
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Mike Spencer
It is with profound regret that we must report the passing of long-time member and dear friend, Mike Spencer, at his home in the early hours of Wednesday, September 17. Mike had been active in the club since the 1970s. He was recently instrumental in securing FRIA status for our flying sites. Mike will be…
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Photos from the Float Fly
Courtesy of Barry Doss, we have photos from Saturday’s Ridenour float fly event here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/74uxiWkrV4rNGsZk8