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ddierking · 08-06-2006, 08:56 PM

I don't know how other clubs do it, but it is not cheap to have a nice flying field. We rent the land, we have expenses like the porta potty and gas and upkeep for the club's lawnmowers. Our club just relocated to a new field so we had some pretty large expenses. We purchased a storage container, a very nice pavilion, grass seed, etc. Orchard farm's dues are no more than any of the other clubs in the St Charles area. It would be nice to have cheap dues, I don't see it happening if you want a top notch flying field. I also think it is funny that guys don't have a problem spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars on an airplane, but complain about spending a little to have a membership to a nice flying field.

Chris, I think the sign should be changed too. Maybe we could add "spectators welcome when club members are present" or we just remove the "members only" on the sign.

pmlslc · 08-06-2006, 10:27 PM

Yes yes, but what about the pilot station? I think they will work out great. That is why the picture was taken, to show the stations.

**Cracky** · 08-07-2006, 07:11 AM

I would GLADLY pay the extra $25 a year for this field over a field that is less than half this size within 15 miles of there. There are ways to get membership dues down though, its just if people are willing...

StickerBiotch · 08-07-2006, 09:45 AM

Oh I agree that you guys have a great new field and that you have to pay for everything. I just really don't care to spend $100 for a dues membership at a field that is so far away that I would realistically probably only fly at maybe 6 to 8 times a year. It will defiantly cost us more in gas to get there only after a couple of trips. Just figured you guys might discuss that at your next meeting if guys that were a couple of hours away that would not mind joining the club could get a reduced rate?

Thanks,
Bryan

**Cracky** · 08-07-2006, 09:56 AM

Bryan, to logical thinking person that makes perfect sense.

ddierking · 08-07-2006, 09:59 AM

I'll bring it up at the next meeting.

**Cracky** · 08-07-2006, 10:08 AM

When is the next meeting?

ddierking · 08-07-2006, 12:16 PM

The next meeting is Thursday, August 17th at the St Peters Senior Center, St Peters, MO at 7 PM.

fastford · 08-07-2006, 07:29 PM

Wow..... I didnt think people would actually take me serouis. ANd yes there is as large a field, with Running water and bathrooms with in 15 miles.....

Greyhoundman · 08-07-2006, 09:00 PM

Yes running water, but nowhere for it to go.....what's that stuff bubbling up through the ground??:7:... sorry man that was a very bad time for that to happen. It's gotta be more than 15 miles to River city. probally join there as well since that "other" club will not have me.

**Cracky** · 08-08-2006, 08:10 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by fastford
	ANd yes there is as large a field, with Running water and bathrooms with in 15 miles.....

I wasn't referring to River City.

**Cracky** · 08-09-2006, 01:28 PM

Is anyone going to be out at the field tonight?

pmlslc · 08-09-2006, 06:18 PM

I think I will try friday night. Dan can you make it out to the feild friday evening. Weather is only 20% chance of rain and about 85 Deg..

**Cracky** · 08-25-2006, 08:51 AM

Hey, are any of you goys going to make it to Taylor MO (just west of Quincy IL) Labor Day Weekend for their big MDA Fly-In????

ddierking · 08-25-2006, 11:16 AM

This goy is not going (look at your post above). Its been pretty quiet around here lately. Has everyone been out flying?

08-06-2006, 08:56 PM	#76
ddierking Dan Dierking Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St Paul, MO Age: 39 Posts: 46	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO I don't know how other clubs do it, but it is not cheap to have a nice flying field. We rent the land, we have expenses like the porta potty and gas and upkeep for the club's lawnmowers. Our club just relocated to a new field so we had some pretty large expenses. We purchased a storage container, a very nice pavilion, grass seed, etc. Orchard farm's dues are no more than any of the other clubs in the St Charles area. It would be nice to have cheap dues, I don't see it happening if you want a top notch flying field. I also think it is funny that guys don't have a problem spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars on an airplane, but complain about spending a little to have a membership to a nice flying field. Chris, I think the sign should be changed too. Maybe we could add "spectators welcome when club members are present" or we just remove the "members only" on the sign.

08-06-2006, 10:27 PM	#77
pmlslc Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jerseyville, IL Age: 49 Posts: 204	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO Yes yes, but what about the pilot station? I think they will work out great. That is why the picture was taken, to show the stations. __________________ If I agreed with you, then we would both be wrong. Steve C.

08-07-2006, 07:11 AM	#78
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 35 Posts: 9,297 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO I would GLADLY pay the extra $25 a year for this field over a field that is less than half this size within 15 miles of there. There are ways to get membership dues down though, its just if people are willing... __________________ Cracky get the good stuff: 3D HOBBY SHOP~FROMECO~SMART-FLY Check my For Sale items HERE.

08-07-2006, 09:45 AM	#79
StickerBiotch Custom Aircraft Graphics Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 544 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO Oh I agree that you guys have a great new field and that you have to pay for everything. I just really don't care to spend $100 for a dues membership at a field that is so far away that I would realistically probably only fly at maybe 6 to 8 times a year. It will defiantly cost us more in gas to get there only after a couple of trips. Just figured you guys might discuss that at your next meeting if guys that were a couple of hours away that would not mind joining the club could get a reduced rate? Thanks, Bryan __________________ *Aero Graphix LLC* *Your Professional Graphics and Accessories store!* www.aerographix.biz *Aero Graphix LLC Exclusive OverSeas Dealer is:* www.covermewingbags.com

08-07-2006, 09:56 AM	#80
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 35 Posts: 9,297 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO Bryan, to logical thinking person that makes perfect sense. __________________ Cracky get the good stuff: 3D HOBBY SHOP~FROMECO~SMART-FLY Check my For Sale items HERE.

08-07-2006, 09:59 AM	#81
ddierking Dan Dierking Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St Paul, MO Age: 39 Posts: 46	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO I'll bring it up at the next meeting.

08-07-2006, 10:08 AM	#82
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 35 Posts: 9,297 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO When is the next meeting? __________________ Cracky get the good stuff: 3D HOBBY SHOP~FROMECO~SMART-FLY Check my For Sale items HERE.

08-07-2006, 12:16 PM	#83
ddierking Dan Dierking Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St Paul, MO Age: 39 Posts: 46	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO The next meeting is Thursday, August 17th at the St Peters Senior Center, St Peters, MO at 7 PM.

08-07-2006, 07:29 PM	#84
fastford Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: STL. MO Age: 41 Posts: 408 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO Wow..... I didnt think people would actually take me serouis. ANd yes there is as large a field, with Running water and bathrooms with in 15 miles..... __________________ AERO GRAPHIX FROMECO MARK TRENT 3D TEAM FUTABA Go BIG or dont go at All:nanahump:

08-07-2006, 09:00 PM	#85
Greyhoundman GRRRR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ofallon, MO Age: 33 Posts: 1,216	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO Yes running water, but nowhere for it to go.....what's that stuff bubbling up through the ground??:7:... sorry man that was a very bad time for that to happen. It's gotta be more than 15 miles to River city. probally join there as well since that "other" club will not have me.

08-09-2006, 01:28 PM	#87
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 35 Posts: 9,297 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO Is anyone going to be out at the field tonight? __________________ Cracky get the good stuff: 3D HOBBY SHOP~FROMECO~SMART-FLY Check my For Sale items HERE.

08-09-2006, 06:18 PM	#88
pmlslc Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jerseyville, IL Age: 49 Posts: 204	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO I think I will try friday night. Dan can you make it out to the feild friday evening. Weather is only 20% chance of rain and about 85 Deg.. __________________ If I agreed with you, then we would both be wrong. Steve C.

08-25-2006, 08:51 AM	#89
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 35 Posts: 9,297 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO Hey, are any of you goys going to make it to Taylor MO (just west of Quincy IL) Labor Day Weekend for their big MDA Fly-In???? __________________ Cracky get the good stuff: 3D HOBBY SHOP~FROMECO~SMART-FLY Check my For Sale items HERE.

08-25-2006, 11:16 AM	#90
ddierking Dan Dierking Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St Paul, MO Age: 39 Posts: 46	Re: New field in Orchard Farm, MO This goy is not going (look at your post above). Its been pretty quiet around here lately. Has everyone been out flying?

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