Announcements

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The former agreement between the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC) and AMA is no longer in effect because of recent changes in the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Canada’s counterpart to the FAA) Part IX and its exemption granted to MAAC and its members.

Effective January 1, 2022, the AMA will require MAAC members to join AMA for coverage to fly at our fields and events. Affiliate membership for non-US permanent residents is $36 per year and includes insurance and competitive privileges. Non-US citizens are required to follow the same model aircraft regulations that US citizens are required to follow.

In order to fly model aircraft in Canada as a US resident, you must have a MAAC membership. There are two options to join MAAC. You can purchase a temporary 90-day foreign membership for $40 CAD or a full membership for $80 CAD. 

Candidates for club officers/BOD a will be voted on at the December 11, 2021 General Membership Meeting.

Candidates for 2022 are:

President:  Bill Roberds 

Vice President:  Rob Rinde

Secretary: Ed Heil and Mike Lacasse 

Treasurer: John Orrell

Safety Officer: Jerry Morris

Member at Large: Rick Dvorak and Jim Maguire

Candidate statements can be viewed in the "Members Only" area after December 1, 2021

You can renew your dues for the calendar year 2022 starting October 1, 2021 - PLEASE DON'T RENEW BEFORE OCT. 1.  Dues have not changed this year - $100 adult family membership; $80 individual regular member; and youth under 19 free.  Every member must also have proof of AMA membership (or MAAC if you are from Canada). 

New or renewing members that ONLY run RC cars can opt for a "Park Pilot" membership with the AMA.

If you are a new member joining after October 1, 2021, your dues will include use of the facility for the remainder of 2021 and all of 2022.

1. If you have attempted to create a password and you get an error message, don't worry!  The webmaster has to grant you permission to access the Members Only area. Your attempt to log in sends the webmaster a request.  The webmaster will then send you an email granting you access. You can then create your password and log in.  REMEMBER YOUR PASSWORD! YOU WILL NEED IT!! (See #2.)

2. IMPORTANT - In order to get updated/current information in the Members Only area, you need to make sure to sign out of the Members Only area each time you leave it (click on the person silhouette to the right to sign out).  If you open Members Only area and it takes you directly to the documents WITHOUT having to sign in, you will NOT be getting any of the updated information.

If you have problems signing out or if the website continues to take you directly to the documents, you will need to clear your cache and cookies. Email the Webmaster at info@deserthawksrc.club if you need more help.

Those members using the oval and/or short course tracks, remember to turn off the water before you leave!!