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April 8, 2020

Novel Coronavirus Covid-19

As of today George Bush Park and the flying fields remain open. Please exercise the appropriate published guidance on social distancing and personal protection as you may so warrant. We all look forward to this coming to a end and returning to business as usual. If you have a build or project underway please send me (Webmaster) your pictures and information so we can share them. Projects are posted below in Planes of the Month area. Till then please keep yourself and those close to you safe. Blue Skies are ahead!

February 6, 2020

Published by Michael Wise

CLUB MEETINGS

Calling all Club Members and Those Wanting to JOIN & FLY WITH US! CLUB MEETINGS ARE 10:00 AM THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH.Please join us to discuss and vote on club projects, activities, goals and to welcome new members. Your participation is always appreciated. As we continue to move forward the club is undertaking LIVE STREAMING of the meetings for those that may not be able to be there. Stay tuned for updates; look at the club meeting minutes for details. Your input is always welcomed so please contact any club officer if you have questions or suggestions, and […]

February 2, 2020

Published by Michael Wise

2020 R/C EVENTS / CALENDAR Impacted by Covid19 Pandemic

2020 FLYING SEASON and EVENTS were off to a great start until the pandemic outbreak. Not only were local and area events being scheduled impacted but annual MAJOR events were also being either canceled or rescheduled. Look at the Upcoming Events area, the website calendar or the bulletin board at the field for more information, as well as the major R/C magazines and websites for updates. Hopefully, our July WARBIRD EVENT will be a go! Off to a fast start here are some of the events to consider: – Bayou City Flyers 4th Annual Warbird Sortie – July 24-25 HAS […]

February 1, 2020

Published by Michael Wise

2020 BCF WORK DAY – SAT. FEB. 29th GREAT TURNOUT

CLUB WORKDAY – GREAT TURNOUT & PROGRESSBayou City Flyers WORKDAY Saturday, Feb. 29th at Dick Scobee Memorial Airfields in George Bush Park had a great turnout with a lot of progress made. The clubhouse skirting project completed 50% of work needed with the rest to follow soon. Additionally, the pilot flyer station area railing was reinforced, the grass area parallel to the runway had the wild hog damage repaired along with removing encroaching grass along the runway, trees were trimmed and the overall area cleaned up. The county park personnel had come out earlier and repainted the railing so many […]

January 28, 2020

Published by Michael Wise

2020 BCF R/C SWAP MEET SAT., JULY 18

COME ONE, COME ALL! EVERYTHING R/C!Bayou City Flyers hosted it first of two RC SWAP MEETS at Dick Scobee Memorial Airfields in George Bush Park this year on SATURDAY MARCH 14. We had a good turnout given all the issues with Covid19! The next one will be SATURDAY JULY 18, 8am – Till Finish. OPEN ADMISSION & FREE TO SELL. Bring your own table / pop-up tent / or sell from your tailgate. Be sure to plan on attending and pass the word around, share on your FaceBook and invite your RC buddies! See Ya There!

January 25, 2020

Published by Michael Wise

4th Annual BCF Warbird Sortie Event: 2020 Cat C, Sanction 10047

Bayou City Flyers has decided to cancel and reschedule its planned 4th Annual Warbird Event at Dick Scobee Memorial Airfields in George Bush Park, that was set for JULY 24-25, 2020 due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. We are looking at the fall for a potential date TBD. We have had a great turnout of pilots, volunteers, vendors and members of the public attend over the last few years as the event continues to grow. The weather is generally good, typically hot, a little breezy on some days but generally right down the runway most the time. The flying and […]

January 23, 2020

Published by Michael Wise

Next Club Meeting – First Saturday of the Month, 2020 (10am)

The next club meeting is the first Saturday of the Month in 2020, beginning at 10.00am and will be held at the field clubhouse. PLEASE SIGN-IN when you arrive and let us know if you’re joining us for a hamburger. New members are encouraged to attend and introduce yourselves to the rest of the gang. If you have recently received your AMA membership number and FAA sUAS registration please convey them to Max Burton – Club Treasurer. A highlight of the monthly meeting is the “Plane of the Month” which has three categories: Kit / Scratch builds, Jets (Turbine or EDF), […]

December 21, 2019

Published by Michael Wise

BCF NEW WEBSITE

Thanks to everyone for the appreciative comments on the new website. We continue to make improvements with our web consultant – Deborah Bulling of DebsWebsDesign.com. We’ve made the site more user friendly (especially in the Membership area), more interactive, and focused on attracting new members and providing them with information on ‘Getting Started’ and how to “Come Fly With US”! Based on comments I’ve added more videos of BCF events and flying together, along with a aerial drone video of the field. Additionally, look for a comprehensive updating of local and near Texas and Major R/C events. Please note after […]

March 4, 2019

Published by Michael Wise

How to Find a Plane in the Woods

Bayou City Flyers RC club member and Club Secretary, John Haskell, has written an article which includes annotated photographs about using an Inspire 2 drone to locate RC aircraft lost in the woods north of the powered RC flying area at Dick Scobee Memorial Airfields. The article can be accessed by clicking on the title of this post then clicking on the “blue” text. How to find a plane in the woods