It's been a great year so far for the club and today's visit from AMA District VI Vice President Randy Cameron, made it even better! Earlier in the year, the club had applied for the TAG Grant (Take Off and Grow) for two new Apprentice S planes and two DX6 Spektrum radios to complete the buddy box setup. This was all geared towards the 2017 Open Houses and the new RC Kids Camp being held this summer at Rend Lake College. So Randy stopped in Mt. Vernon this morning to prese

As the weather continues to be uncooperative,  it's back to the shop. This past week has been focused on completing the left wing rebuild and getting servos installed for tail surfaces. Main wing and leading edge complete. Aileron is complete. The above pictures show where some blocking was added around the horizontal stab mounts. And also where carbon tubs were installed for the pushrod guides.