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January 1, 2012... not only heralds the beginning of a new year but sees the Stetson club's 36th year of operation.

Each year on the first day, members head to the field to participate in the First Flight competition which resulted in 21 brave souls venturing out in the very mild weather (this year) and the following:

• Winners Gas & Nitro Planes

• 1. Mike Amodeo

• 2. René Lepage

• 3. Luc Bélisle

• Winners Electric Planes

• 1. Pierre Ménard

• 2. Dave Percy (assisted for the launch)

• 3. Barry Hanna

Tim Hortons coffee was served and the weather was perfect for flying with a light ESE wind of 6.5kph and a temperature of -5°C.

Goose arrived with several year's worth of damaged aircraft to offer to the airplane gods as a sacrifice on behalf of all members. This provided not only 'good karma' but some much appreciated warmth from the cermonial fire barrel.

Only one crash to report in which René Lepage's baby resulted in a complete write-off. He needed the space for a new plane anyways.

Pictures provided by the ever reliable Hal MacDonald, thanks Hal.

Happy New Year everyone...

Welcome!... to the new & returning members of the Stetson Flyers...

We wish you a long and happy relationship with the club...

Here are some features you may have missed.

Tuesday January 31 is the next scheduled meeting at the Aviation Museum. Catch up with club members and let everyone know what you have been upto this winter.

Meeting starts at 7:30, come around to the back door.