Aerial view closed Kershaw County landfill Kershaw County Flyers runway shelter observatory lower middle completed shelter spectator area fencing big Taube Balsa USA Stingray sitting pit area August 1998 71 Except brief period 1980s Radio Control RC modelers group has existed since 1965 Camden small mid-South Carolina town about 7000 Kershaw County Recreation Department started Camden Model Airplane Club 12 members belonged AMA club AMA chartered period dormancy began 1984 members developed other interests moved away dropped out other reasons Several flying sites utilized before club became inactive empty hayfield private land used owners permission 1990 Recreation Department initiated formation another modelers clubthe Kershaw County Flyers KCF As before clubs flying site unused hayfield private land no field improvements allowed 1994 landowner asked fliers relocate because wanted use land business venture club searched unable find suitable site free lease sale Recreation Department came rescue again Kershaw Countys municipal landfill closing prompted several club members form committee formulate proposal Recreation Department director Doyle Allen made Kershaw County administration county manager enthusiastically accepted proposal turn part landfill public Science Park include Radio Control RC flying site observatory house Recreation Departments 12-inch reflector telescope model car race track model rocket launching pad Having gained local approval committee turned its attention Department Health Environmental Control DHEC South Carolina state Robbie Davis R lands sailplane tugwithout sailplane Kershaw County Recreation Department director Doyle Allen observes Robbies smooth landing Tourism Department accepted finalized design began Science Park construction agency jurisdiction over landfills waste dumps add strength proposal KCF contacted RC clubs Memphis Tennessee Florida built closed landfills though letters pictures sketches successes DHEC emphatically denied approval Science Park continued contact DHEC finally obtained grudging going approve Science Park going prevent you~ position Negotiation agency proved difficult hurdle overcome ensure no future problems would arise KCF flying site committee Kershaw Recreation Department agreed follow state rules regulations landfill use operation maintenance during construction Recreation Department helped all-important ingredientmoney parks construction monetary grant proposal prepared submitted South Carolina Parks Recreation KCF contacted professional audio engineer made sound measurements around landfill perimeter club member flew 44-size engine-powered aircraft helped determine situate airstrip noise would problem flying site park designed according AMA guidelines spacing among six pilot stations pit area weather shelter spectator parking locations Fencing provided safety separate flying other activities restroom facilities built pine tree forest adjoining landfill asked county agencies assisted club members construction phase cost County Landfill operators provided loads clay topsoil fill level park area county sheriffs office provided 72 Model Aviation club member Robbie Davis L sailplane tug Allen Doyle assists him KCF member spreads clay fill drainage channel flying site county agencies assisted construction inmates help club members build 20- x 40-foot weather shelter restrooms paved runway fencing observatory house telescope install 1500-foot underground watering system 1000 feet electrical wiring inmates served community service portion sentences us Recreation Department provided tractors lawn equipment grade prepare 800- x 100-foot grass runway County road maintenance personnel graded entrance road installed culverts heavy equipment South Carolina state highway maintenances county unit provided equipment personnel hydroseed grass fertilizer entire park site weather shelter runway completed field inspector DHEC accompanied county landfill manager stopped flying site regular landfill inspection trips KCF club member began explain building other facilities constructed interrupted DHEC inspector Yes know did watching inspector complimented club making good use otherwise unusable land turned landfill manager said wanted remainder closed landfill look like couldnt have asked stronger endorsement planning hard work 20 members KCF proud users first-class flying site obtained through efforts agencies dedicated club members club sponsored Camden Kershaw County Recreation Department AMA chartered Kershaw County insured site owner Since South Carolina state law specifies closed landfills must owned maintained owner 30 years believe club assured premier flying site years come Near-term flying site improvements include expanding 20- x 30-foot paved runway 40- x 400-feet widening 800-foot grass strip 150 feet picnic area larger seating area spectators also recognized needs KCF site committee formulated following guidelinesour advice clubs looking new site persistence careful thought work some probable compromises club can successful Keep positive attitude will encounter obstacles Prepare proposal homework before contacting site owners governmental agencies find out document what other clubs have done successfully Enlist aid local officials civic groups site search procurement efforts Link tie several recreational outlets together multiuse site proposal will benefit wide range interests Demonstrate assure site owner responsible mature attitude toward safety site design proposals operations Follow through progress reports keep agencies working informed r L Marshall Secretary/Treasurer Kershaw County Flyers 420 Ridgecrest Dr Camden SC 29020 4 CycleEDSONematarmawover60lwiteregInes. AdjustabiMG-LP 81296M40FC 61896 FItSFITS Motor MountSAITO4046SAITO6610120 OS MAX406090OS MAX9010120 ENYA40 eoENVA60 120 OTHERS40 60WEBRA8010120 NO DRILLING TAPPING REQUIRED Send Free Catalog & Discount Sheet SPA PARTS AVAILABLE.. ~ Make ble Call 973661231O l7Spw Ptaoe NuUej L.L 071 Add 6400 Shippflg & HafldliflgDEALERS DmsUttwaa caWt stq2pIv.ORDER DIRECT TOuCh tachometer U/Il Ifea*pel IMMC/Madrn CheaNew FEATURES Auto shut-off Surperb Accuracy Ergonomic design Display x 10 RPM Large LCD display Reads 2 3 4 blades RPM range 10 99990 Advance touch control 9 Volt battery included Available local hobby shop call us nmkt below cK 107 EtWARD AVE FULLERTON CA 92833 lnto714 680-5888 Fax714680-S880 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOME August 1998 75 VNE Used Dave Patrick rec Tern Easteiday Deug Ce4ikkite Desert *ircra ft1 OSJW duft wcermarkcQm
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 75
Aerial view closed Kershaw County landfill Kershaw County Flyers runway shelter observatory lower middle completed shelter spectator area fencing big Taube Balsa USA Stingray sitting pit area August 1998 71 Except brief period 1980s Radio Control RC modelers group has existed since 1965 Camden small mid-South Carolina town about 7000 Kershaw County Recreation Department started Camden Model Airplane Club 12 members belonged AMA club AMA chartered period dormancy began 1984 members developed other interests moved away dropped out other reasons Several flying sites utilized before club became inactive empty hayfield private land used owners permission 1990 Recreation Department initiated formation another modelers clubthe Kershaw County Flyers KCF As before clubs flying site unused hayfield private land no field improvements allowed 1994 landowner asked fliers relocate because wanted use land business venture club searched unable find suitable site free lease sale Recreation Department came rescue again Kershaw Countys municipal landfill closing prompted several club members form committee formulate proposal Recreation Department director Doyle Allen made Kershaw County administration county manager enthusiastically accepted proposal turn part landfill public Science Park include Radio Control RC flying site observatory house Recreation Departments 12-inch reflector telescope model car race track model rocket launching pad Having gained local approval committee turned its attention Department Health Environmental Control DHEC South Carolina state Robbie Davis R lands sailplane tugwithout sailplane Kershaw County Recreation Department director Doyle Allen observes Robbies smooth landing Tourism Department accepted finalized design began Science Park construction agency jurisdiction over landfills waste dumps add strength proposal KCF contacted RC clubs Memphis Tennessee Florida built closed landfills though letters pictures sketches successes DHEC emphatically denied approval Science Park continued contact DHEC finally obtained grudging going approve Science Park going prevent you~ position Negotiation agency proved difficult hurdle overcome ensure no future problems would arise KCF flying site committee Kershaw Recreation Department agreed follow state rules regulations landfill use operation maintenance during construction Recreation Department helped all-important ingredientmoney parks construction monetary grant proposal prepared submitted South Carolina Parks Recreation KCF contacted professional audio engineer made sound measurements around landfill perimeter club member flew 44-size engine-powered aircraft helped determine situate airstrip noise would problem flying site park designed according AMA guidelines spacing among six pilot stations pit area weather shelter spectator parking locations Fencing provided safety separate flying other activities restroom facilities built pine tree forest adjoining landfill asked county agencies assisted club members construction phase cost County Landfill operators provided loads clay topsoil fill level park area county sheriffs office provided 72 Model Aviation club member Robbie Davis L sailplane tug Allen Doyle assists him KCF member spreads clay fill drainage channel flying site county agencies assisted construction inmates help club members build 20- x 40-foot weather shelter restrooms paved runway fencing observatory house telescope install 1500-foot underground watering system 1000 feet electrical wiring inmates served community service portion sentences us Recreation Department provided tractors lawn equipment grade prepare 800- x 100-foot grass runway County road maintenance personnel graded entrance road installed culverts heavy equipment South Carolina state highway maintenances county unit provided equipment personnel hydroseed grass fertilizer entire park site weather shelter runway completed field inspector DHEC accompanied county landfill manager stopped flying site regular landfill inspection trips KCF club member began explain building other facilities constructed interrupted DHEC inspector Yes know did watching inspector complimented club making good use otherwise unusable land turned landfill manager said wanted remainder closed landfill look like couldnt have asked stronger endorsement planning hard work 20 members KCF proud users first-class flying site obtained through efforts agencies dedicated club members club sponsored Camden Kershaw County Recreation Department AMA chartered Kershaw County insured site owner Since South Carolina state law specifies closed landfills must owned maintained owner 30 years believe club assured premier flying site years come Near-term flying site improvements include expanding 20- x 30-foot paved runway 40- x 400-feet widening 800-foot grass strip 150 feet picnic area larger seating area spectators also recognized needs KCF site committee formulated following guidelinesour advice clubs looking new site persistence careful thought work some probable compromises club can successful Keep positive attitude will encounter obstacles Prepare proposal homework before contacting site owners governmental agencies find out document what other clubs have done successfully Enlist aid local officials civic groups site search procurement efforts Link tie several recreational outlets together multiuse site proposal will benefit wide range interests Demonstrate assure site owner responsible mature attitude toward safety site design proposals operations Follow through progress reports keep agencies working informed r L Marshall Secretary/Treasurer Kershaw County Flyers 420 Ridgecrest Dr Camden SC 29020 4 CycleEDSONematarmawover60lwiteregInes. AdjustabiMG-LP 81296M40FC 61896 FItSFITS Motor MountSAITO4046SAITO6610120 OS MAX406090OS MAX9010120 ENYA40 eoENVA60 120 OTHERS40 60WEBRA8010120 NO DRILLING TAPPING REQUIRED Send Free Catalog & Discount Sheet SPA PARTS AVAILABLE.. ~ Make ble Call 973661231O l7Spw Ptaoe NuUej L.L 071 Add 6400 Shippflg & HafldliflgDEALERS DmsUttwaa caWt stq2pIv.ORDER DIRECT TOuCh tachometer U/Il Ifea*pel IMMC/Madrn CheaNew FEATURES Auto shut-off Surperb Accuracy Ergonomic design Display x 10 RPM Large LCD display Reads 2 3 4 blades RPM range 10 99990 Advance touch control 9 Volt battery included Available local hobby shop call us nmkt below cK 107 EtWARD AVE FULLERTON CA 92833 lnto714 680-5888 Fax714680-S880 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOME August 1998 75 VNE Used Dave Patrick rec Tern Easteiday Deug Ce4ikkite Desert *ircra ft1 OSJW duft wcermarkcQm
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 75
Aerial view closed Kershaw County landfill Kershaw County Flyers runway shelter observatory lower middle completed shelter spectator area fencing big Taube Balsa USA Stingray sitting pit area August 1998 71 Except brief period 1980s Radio Control RC modelers group has existed since 1965 Camden small mid-South Carolina town about 7000 Kershaw County Recreation Department started Camden Model Airplane Club 12 members belonged AMA club AMA chartered period dormancy began 1984 members developed other interests moved away dropped out other reasons Several flying sites utilized before club became inactive empty hayfield private land used owners permission 1990 Recreation Department initiated formation another modelers clubthe Kershaw County Flyers KCF As before clubs flying site unused hayfield private land no field improvements allowed 1994 landowner asked fliers relocate because wanted use land business venture club searched unable find suitable site free lease sale Recreation Department came rescue again Kershaw Countys municipal landfill closing prompted several club members form committee formulate proposal Recreation Department director Doyle Allen made Kershaw County administration county manager enthusiastically accepted proposal turn part landfill public Science Park include Radio Control RC flying site observatory house Recreation Departments 12-inch reflector telescope model car race track model rocket launching pad Having gained local approval committee turned its attention Department Health Environmental Control DHEC South Carolina state Robbie Davis R lands sailplane tugwithout sailplane Kershaw County Recreation Department director Doyle Allen observes Robbies smooth landing Tourism Department accepted finalized design began Science Park construction agency jurisdiction over landfills waste dumps add strength proposal KCF contacted RC clubs Memphis Tennessee Florida built closed landfills though letters pictures sketches successes DHEC emphatically denied approval Science Park continued contact DHEC finally obtained grudging going approve Science Park going prevent you~ position Negotiation agency proved difficult hurdle overcome ensure no future problems would arise KCF flying site committee Kershaw Recreation Department agreed follow state rules regulations landfill use operation maintenance during construction Recreation Department helped all-important ingredientmoney parks construction monetary grant proposal prepared submitted South Carolina Parks Recreation KCF contacted professional audio engineer made sound measurements around landfill perimeter club member flew 44-size engine-powered aircraft helped determine situate airstrip noise would problem flying site park designed according AMA guidelines spacing among six pilot stations pit area weather shelter spectator parking locations Fencing provided safety separate flying other activities restroom facilities built pine tree forest adjoining landfill asked county agencies assisted club members construction phase cost County Landfill operators provided loads clay topsoil fill level park area county sheriffs office provided 72 Model Aviation club member Robbie Davis L sailplane tug Allen Doyle assists him KCF member spreads clay fill drainage channel flying site county agencies assisted construction inmates help club members build 20- x 40-foot weather shelter restrooms paved runway fencing observatory house telescope install 1500-foot underground watering system 1000 feet electrical wiring inmates served community service portion sentences us Recreation Department provided tractors lawn equipment grade prepare 800- x 100-foot grass runway County road maintenance personnel graded entrance road installed culverts heavy equipment South Carolina state highway maintenances county unit provided equipment personnel hydroseed grass fertilizer entire park site weather shelter runway completed field inspector DHEC accompanied county landfill manager stopped flying site regular landfill inspection trips KCF club member began explain building other facilities constructed interrupted DHEC inspector Yes know did watching inspector complimented club making good use otherwise unusable land turned landfill manager said wanted remainder closed landfill look like couldnt have asked stronger endorsement planning hard work 20 members KCF proud users first-class flying site obtained through efforts agencies dedicated club members club sponsored Camden Kershaw County Recreation Department AMA chartered Kershaw County insured site owner Since South Carolina state law specifies closed landfills must owned maintained owner 30 years believe club assured premier flying site years come Near-term flying site improvements include expanding 20- x 30-foot paved runway 40- x 400-feet widening 800-foot grass strip 150 feet picnic area larger seating area spectators also recognized needs KCF site committee formulated following guidelinesour advice clubs looking new site persistence careful thought work some probable compromises club can successful Keep positive attitude will encounter obstacles Prepare proposal homework before contacting site owners governmental agencies find out document what other clubs have done successfully Enlist aid local officials civic groups site search procurement efforts Link tie several recreational outlets together multiuse site proposal will benefit wide range interests Demonstrate assure site owner responsible mature attitude toward safety site design proposals operations Follow through progress reports keep agencies working informed r L Marshall Secretary/Treasurer Kershaw County Flyers 420 Ridgecrest Dr Camden SC 29020 4 CycleEDSONematarmawover60lwiteregInes. AdjustabiMG-LP 81296M40FC 61896 FItSFITS Motor MountSAITO4046SAITO6610120 OS MAX406090OS MAX9010120 ENYA40 eoENVA60 120 OTHERS40 60WEBRA8010120 NO DRILLING TAPPING REQUIRED Send Free Catalog & Discount Sheet SPA PARTS AVAILABLE.. ~ Make ble Call 973661231O l7Spw Ptaoe NuUej L.L 071 Add 6400 Shippflg & HafldliflgDEALERS DmsUttwaa caWt stq2pIv.ORDER DIRECT TOuCh tachometer U/Il Ifea*pel IMMC/Madrn CheaNew FEATURES Auto shut-off Surperb Accuracy Ergonomic design Display x 10 RPM Large LCD display Reads 2 3 4 blades RPM range 10 99990 Advance touch control 9 Volt battery included Available local hobby shop call us nmkt below cK 107 EtWARD AVE FULLERTON CA 92833 lnto714 680-5888 Fax714680-S880 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOME August 1998 75 VNE Used Dave Patrick rec Tern Easteiday Deug Ce4ikkite Desert *ircra ft1 OSJW duft wcermarkcQm