[jebartle]

I know there is an aviation club in the Villages, is there a club for model planes?

[`willy]

Yes there is. E-FLYERS They fly their planes at the Polo Field.
Mon, Tues.Wed, Fri 8 am to 11am. only electric planes. Gas scares the
The polo ponies. call Walter 753 5291 for info.
WILLY

[Carla B]

Although not in The Villages, there is a field nearby on Rolling Acres S of 466. It is the home of the Southern Eagles Squadron. You can fly both gas and electric and the hours are not limited. I know this because my husband really likes to fly model airplanes and hang out there. PM if you'd like further details.

[rbollinger]

The Villages e-Flyers can fly Mon-Fri, 7:30-11:00 AM during polo season. The rest of the year it's M-F all day, but most fly in the AM when it's less breezy.

All electric powered aircraft of a size suitable for the filed are allowed. Instruction with a buddy box (dual control) is given for those new to the hobby.

[BigLew]

Originally Posted by `willy

Yes there is. E-FLYERS They fly their planes at the Polo Field.
Mon, Tues.Wed, Fri 8 am to 11am. only electric planes. Gas scares the
The polo ponies. call Walter 753 5291 for info.
WILLY

just wondering, has anyone really checked that gas scares the ponies? I only ask because my last club flew right next to some stables and we flew everything from pipers to jets in nitro and gas with the horses barely noticing.

[`willy]

Originally Posted by BigLew

just wondering, has anyone really checked that gas scares the ponies? I only ask because my last club flew right next to some stables and we flew everything from pipers to jets in nitro and gas with the horses barely noticing.

I really don't know. Call Walter

Willy

[aln]

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SDbQ5xvsrIU

[llaran]

There is a flying field up on 110 in Ocala, I think it is east of 475. They fly the larger planes. You can google RC flying clubs and get the name. My neighbor bulids large plannes - 13 ft wing span, he's up on Long Island teaching now.

[buzzy]

Originally Posted by llaran

There is a flying field up on 110 in Ocala, I think it is east of 475. They fly the larger planes. You can google RC flying clubs and get the name. My neighbor bulids large plannes - 13 ft wing span, he's up on Long Island teaching now.

Is that Bill F? I used to fly with him on LI.

[howardandsheila]

I know this is an old thread. Found it when I searched for RC airplane clubs. Is this E-Flyers club still active and flying at the Polo grounds? Just getting into the hobby. Much less expensive than the Piper Archer was costing to fly.
Thanks
Howard

[buzzy]

We have about 125 members. Every weekday there are about a dozen flyers at the polo fields, behind the stadium. Also have about six instructors using buddy-box transmitters. Just come down and introduce yourself

[howardandsheila]

Thanks for the quick reply. Will be coming down later this year as I prepare to retire. Looking forward to meeting others with same interests.

[Rickg]

I just got a trainer. I'll be down later this year too!

[howardandsheila]

Currently have an Apprentice S15, and a Super Cub. Have my eyes on a twin engine C47, once I get better at the landing part.

[John_W]

In the new August issue of The Villages magazine that came out today on page 76 is a 2 page story about the E-Flyers club with photos.

I have an electric C-172 (Air Field brand) 55" wingspan RC plane that I bought new with the transmitter in 2010 and have never flown it. It's hanging from my garage ceiling. Someday I'll have to try it out, I have charged the battery and run the engine. It was pretty powerful, took a lot to hold it down and to stay away from the prop. I also had bought the online E-flyer software and controller for $40 a couple of years ago and was practicing for a few months, I'll have to get back into that as well.

I had soloed a real Cessna 172 a couple of times in the 80's but stopped short of getting a license, in fact I use to be an air traffic controller at Pensacola Approach until the strike of 1981. I bring that up in case there are any other former PATCO members on the board. I've run into a couple of controllers (retired) while playing golf. Sometimes I get in the mood for aviation, but right now golf and softball have most of my attention.