Welcome to the Sky Pirates Website

March 20, 2024 on 2:18 pm | In Uncategorized | No Comments

 

 

Meeting Schedule

February 20, 2024 on 2:10 pm | In Uncategorized | No Comments

2024 membership meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month from April through December.  When possible we will meet at our flying field.  When not possible because of weather or early sunset we will meet either online using Zoom or at a local restaurant.  The meeting location will be announced several days prior to each meeting.  Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.  Please contact us if you would like to be informed of our meeting location.  We do not hold formal meetings during the winter months.

 

Sky Pirates FRIA Application is Approved!

August 18, 2023 on 5:16 pm | In Uncategorized | No Comments

Good News!  The FAA has approved the Sky Pirates’ FRIA Application!  RFID beacons are not required to fly at the Sky Pirates Field.

Facebook Group

February 15, 2023 on 12:00 pm | In Uncategorized | No Comments

Sky Pirates now has a Facebook Group.  Thanks to Dave and Bob for their diligent work in creating and moderating the group.   Please check it out!

Club Weather Station Is Operational!

February 14, 2023 on 8:52 pm | In Uncategorized | No Comments

The Club’s weather station is operational again!  Ron worked out the problems in time for the 2023 flying season.  Thank you Ron!  See the hotlink on the right column or  type http://spfieldweather.com/  into your browser.

Sky Pirates Receives 50th Anniversary Award

December 20, 2022 on 2:07 pm | In Uncategorized | No Comments

AMA would like to thank the Sky Pirates RC Club for being a club for 50 years! In 2022, AMA launched the Club Anniversary Award to honor clubs who reached 25, 50, 75, and 100 year anniversaries. I am happy to share that Mark Radcliff, your district vice president, for recognizing your club with a 50 Year Club Award and badge. Thank you for your service to promote and grow aeromodeling. Your club will be recorded in the National Model Aviation Museum archives and on your AMA club record. We encourage you to share the attached certificates with your members, on your social media, online, and any other outlet you deem appropriate. You may also print and frame these items for your flying field
Joyce A Hager,  Academy of Model Aeronautics    December 13, 2022

Jack D Leber Memorial Field

September 26, 2021 on 8:01 am | In Uncategorized | No Comments

Our flying field is dedicated to the memory of our beloved member Jack Leber.   A dedication was held in June 2022.

Charging Station is Operational!

June 2, 2021 on 11:55 am | In Uncategorized | No Comments

The Club’s solar-powered charging station is now fully functional.  Feel free to “clip on” to the two 12V bus bars (threaded rods) and charge away.  You will need to turn on the switch on the right side of the job box first.  The amber light will glow when the switch is “on”.  Please don’t forget to turn the switch off when you are done.  Many thanks to Bill Morris, Dave Wallace, Neal, Ron, Kevin and all the others who contributed to this group project.

Jack D. Leber 3-24-2021

April 25, 2021 on 11:36 am | In Uncategorized | No Comments

It is with great sadness that we record the passing of our dear friend Jack Leber, who ventured west on March 24, 2021 at the age of 75.  Jack was a lifelong RC hobbyist, he was a member of the Sky Pirates for over 20 years, he served as President and Vice President for several terms and was our go-to guy for flight instruction and for helping newcomers choose and set up their aircraft.  He was involved with most of the local RC clubs in one way or another and was currently serving as Treasurer of the Warminster-Glenside Club. He was a kind and considerate gentleman who was always helping others with whatever problem was at hand.  He was one of the best builders and 3D pilots that we have known. His passing is a huge loss to the modeling community, the local clubs and to us personally. We extend our sincere condolences to Jack’s wife Ellen and the rest of his family at this time of grief.

Club Communications

April 1, 2021 on 8:35 pm | In Uncategorized | No Comments

Starting in 2020, Club communications were changed from a conventional email distribution list to the Groups.io email groups system.  Groups.io allows easier management of our communications and is more secure than conventional email.  Groups.io also provides the Club with a central location for storing documents, meeting minutes, and other items of interest to the membership.  Club members – please contact the club secretary to be added to the Groups.io system.

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