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JEFFREY P. ANDERSON – AMA #8212 507 Horizon Drive West • Saint Charles, Illinois 60156

(630) 803-8940 Cellular

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL R/C SUMMARY

Radio Control Professional with 25 years of collected experience that all started with R/C Boats in our lake as a

kid that grew to R/C Airplanes in High School and then R/C Helicopters at College. I continued expanding my

leadership role in the hobby by becoming president of our club and taking on the challenges of building our new

flying site. Achieving a “Gold Leader” Club Status for the accomplishments done while I was President of Fox

Valley Aero Club (#252). I am involved in regional events that range from the indoor E-Fest to Florida Jets. I

currently have 47 RC craft in my collection ranging from Park Flyer Foamies, Delta Wings, Helicopters, 40%

Aerobatic , pattern, IMAC, Turbine and Electric Jets. This Winter finishing up an Airworld GeeBee R3 Racer that

is 10’ by 10’ with a Radial 5 cylinder Gas motor.

RADIO CONTROL PROFILE

AMA CONTEST DIRECTOR – LEADER MEMBER - Sanctioned Events Run

• FVAC Grand Opening – 2005 News Papers, Mayor, Kids and Families, and lots of Airplanes

• Kids Fly Day – 2005, 2006, 2007 100+ kids on buddy boxes to promote our Club and hobby

• Extreme Aerobatic – 2005, 2006 Amazing 40% Event with all the BIG Names all “3D” Maneuvers

• Festival of Giants – 2005, 2006 - Giant Scale Event with the Best Aircraft - IMAA Sanctioned Event

• Windy City Jets – 2005, 2006 - The “Hottest Jet Show Around” Thousands of Spectators!!

• FVAC Airshow – 2007 - Fireworks, Aircraft, Spectators to say Thanks!! For paying off our New Field

AMA ACCEPTED DESIGNATED CD FOR TURBINE SIGNOFF – Fixed and Rotary

• Current Turbine Waiver Holder for both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing

• Conduct several introductory Turbine Flights that are committed to Pilots being SAFE!! • I have 6 flying BVM Jets that go to several Jet events to help promote our segment of the Hobby

• I also have a Turbine Helicopter from Vario with hundreds of Demonstration Flights

• Field Representative for JET CAT USA doing in the field assistance and trouble shooting

• Assistant District Representative for District VI of the Jet Pilot Association

• In the Jet World I strive to build and continue developing relationships with the leaders in our Hobby

Horizon Hobbies, Inc.

• Assisted in Market Research for new products

• Solicited key players to further build Business to Business Relationships

• Several Trips to assist with FS1 Simulator

• Building Team Relations and support for Club Events

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Fox Valley Aero Club - Saint Charles IL An AMA “Gold Leader Club” 2003 - 2009

One of the largest and successful model aircraft Clubs in the United States with 232 members

• President: 2005, 2006, 2007

• Took Club from 75 members to 232 with more than active participants!

• Received the Clubs Highest Honor “Top Gun” 2005

• Moved the Field – Built and Paid Off - AMA Magazine “A New Life for Fox Valley – August 2006

• Several appearances in local News Papers promoting our Hobby

• Monthly Article in Club news letter “The Fly Paper”

• New Web Site and Development • Ran Annual Christmas Parties and General Elections - Always has famous R/C Guests Attend!

• Board of Directors FVAC – Member 2008 - 2009

Lisle Aero – now Propmasters – Naperville IL 1999 - 2005

A small 40 / 60 size Club with a passion for R/C that is the Best!.

• Participated in almost every Fun Fly

• Best of Show Awards - 2002

• Several Training Flights as a Club Instructor • Beauty contest winner - 2001

Northern Illinois Helicopter Association – Addison IL 1984 - 1991 1999 - 2007 Small Model Helicopter Club that was devoted to the Success of model helicopter segment

• Assisted in running General Meetings

• Did several Rotary Wing Turbine Sign-Offs

• Did several “Hands On” Presentations

• Several awards including some “Best Crash & Smash Stories”

• Was responsible for getting High End Names to speak at the meetings

Palos RC - Palos IL 1980 - 1986 Learned to Fly RC Aircraft as a High School Student!

• Just tried to build my plane correctly and keep it in one piece

EDUCATION / CONTINUED TRAINING

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, 1988

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Business Marketing

1

st USA Flight School –

David Scott “SPORT AEROBATIC R/C AVAITOR” April 2008

David Scott “PROGRESSIVE INTERMEDIATE AEROBATIC R/C AVAITOR” July 2008

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“this is a very popular

event for our club so

please come on out and

help”

Members, as most of you know the Fox Valley Aero Club swap meet is on Saturday February 27that the Kane County Fair Grounds. Doors open at 9:00 am, and venders can set up at 8:00 am. The club is going to need help setting up tables and chairs at 7:00am.Please come on out, coffee and doughnuts will be served to the people who help out. At 9:00 am we will need people to watch the front door, collect money and hand out wristbands, there will be a $5.00 entrance fee for adults and children under twelve are free. We will also need help

Fox Valley Swap Shop – Saturday Feb. 27th

with parking; club members will help direct the venders to unload their stuff on the west side and south side of the building and ask them to park on the south side or north side of the building, they can also park in new parking lot on the west side. We need to keep the road around the building open for a fire lane, this is very important. In the past we have had a club table where we sell used airplanes, airplane kits used engines and various airplane parts all donated by club members. Please clean out your work shop and bring these items to

place on the club table, all proceeds go to maintain the field. We will need a couple of members to be in charge of the club table, let me know at the next club meeting or the morning of the swap if you are interested. This is a very popular event for our club so please come on out Saturday morning and help out, not only is this a lot of fun but we can make a lot of money in a short period of time. Steve Baker Swap Shop Chairman

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Let us all help

continue to make this

one of our best

events!

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“It was great to see the

turnout – both of people

and projects for the show

and tell...”

“A reminder for all to pay

your AMA Dues…”

I hope the New Year finds

everyone well. We covered

a lot of ground in the January

general meeting. While

there was much business to

talk about, we found some time to talk about a few

winter building projects too.

A lot of good ideas were

thrown around at the meeting

for events and activities.

Much of what was discussed

was well received. A new

approach towards fun flys

and the rebirth of the Friday

night events was met with

great enthusiasm!

It was great to see the

turnout – both of people and

projects for the show and

tell. Seats and the tables

were plenty full. It’s great to

Vice President Message Tom Siwek – [email protected]

As I write this on January

21, 2010 there have been 136

out of 234 members that

have paid their 2010 dues.

This means our checking

account is healthy again.

Greg Bohler is busy putting

together his budget for the

year and the Board will

discuss and approve the

details at the March or April

meeting. A reminder for all

to pay your AMA dues as

well as your insurance

expires on December 31 of

each year and needs to be

renewed before you fly.

I hope all of you are busy

performing the preventative

maintenance on your aircraft

Treasurers Report Paul Jacobs – [email protected]

see the excitement with

which club members spoke

of their projects. We

definitely want to see more

of this. I also saw a number

of faces that haven’t been around in a while. I think

they were looking to see

what the new regime has in

store. A few folks sought

me out personally after the

meeting to share their

support of the ideas brought

forward. Guys that haven’t

participated in some time are

looking forward to coming

back. That’s awesome, and

that‘s the idea. We’re looking to bring a fresh

approach to club activities

and events for 2010.

Momentum will build as the

months pass by and we

approach spring. If you

haven’t been to a meeting in

a while, please come out and

check out what we’re

planning for future meetings

and the upcoming season. We promise, fun will always

be part of the picture!

The next club event is

around the corner. The swap

shop is on February 27th.

Take inventory of your shop

and prepare to sell, buy, or

both. Contact Steve Baker if

you’re interested in getting a

table.

Ciao for now,

Tom

before the next flying

season. I’m in the process of

converting my fleet over to

2.4 GHZ and hope to have at

least a dozen done for this

year.

Till next month, Paul

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Membership Spotlight I would like to welcome new

member Kyle Ingraham to

the club.

An update on the ever

evolving membership front, it was suggested that I copy

the flying field rules that are

posted on the main sign at

the field. I did so and have

Membership Chairman’s Report Daniel Morgan – [email protected]

“Congratulations to the

FVAC members for

making this year’s toys for

Tots a success!” Toys for Tots Campaign

Congratulations go out to the

FVAC members for making

the this year's event

successful! Both Sal Perno

and myself delivered toys to

the St. Charles Salvation

District prior to Christmas.

The Daly Herald capture our

donation by featuring an

article and picture in the

weekend publication called

"Helping Hands".

I also want to tank those

members who made an extra

monetary contribution where

I purchased gift cards from

various venders and food

stores for the teenagers and

young adults. The Salvation

Government Relations Chairman’s Report John “JT” Turner – [email protected]

included them in my welcome packet. (Thank

You for Your Suggestions

Please keep them coming)

I am currently working on

getting bids for FVAC

Stickers and Beverage

Insulators for the club

members to buy and to sell at

events. (Think Spring) Until

Next time.

Daniel Morgan FVAC Membership Chairman.

Army indicated they always

can fulfill toys and clothing

to the young children, but

always fall short with the

older teens. Gift cards were

a real hit!

Gift Baskets

Secondly, both Jeff

Anderson and myself

delivered gift baskets to our

two close neighbors east of

the field - Tri Com and the

University of Illinois

Extension. It is important to

communicate with our close

neighbors about what the

FVAC does for the

community. Both of the

managers have enjoyed our

activities and applaud our

stewardship for helping out

the community.

We received a thank you

card form the new manager

at Tri Com and have a

welcome wine taste from the

harvested grapes at the U of I

extension.

Do forget to attend our

SWOP meet in February and

offer help with Steve Baker.

Fly safe!

John "JT" Turner

“I would like to welcome

new member Kyle

Ingraham to the club.”

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Field Chairman’s Report Greg Bohler – [email protected]

Hello and welcome to

2010. Because of the time

of year, there is not to much

to report from the field. We

have talked about 3 projects

for this spring so far.

The first and most important

in my mind is seal coating

the drive way coming into the field. We have a lot of

time and money invested in

this stretch of pavement and

it is probably the most used

thing at the field. We

definitely need to preserve

it.

The second and most highly

requested and talked about,

is a charging station for all the electrics that are now

becoming very common at

our field and in the hobby. I

will need a lot of help on

design ideas and building

this as my experience with

electrics is limited. For

those of you that have ideas

or wish to give input. There

are a couple of things that

we do not have control over and must be remembered in

the design. We only have a

60 amp service at the field

and it is currently not

feasible to upgrade that.

When we hold an event we

use quite a bit of it's

capacity. We will have to

design our station with that

in mind and possibly adopt

a set of rules for charging

when we are done so we

don't adversely affect our

electric service. I would

appreciate any ideas,

suggestions and help on this project. You can send me

emails to

[email protected].

The third project affects a

smaller portion of our club

but still deserves our

consideration. We have had

several requests to put a

small asphalt Heli pad at the

west end of the field. We

will get some bids and see if

this is something that we

can afford to do.

I look forward to hearing some thoughts and ideas.

Until then, stay safe in your

workshops.

Greg Bohler

“If you build it they will

come.”

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Fox Valley Aero’s Christmas Party!

Some pictures form the Christmas party… plenty of food… plenty of raffle prices and plenty of good cheer!

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1st flight 2010 at Fox Valley I have been a member for awhile but have not flown much as of late. I was out braving the cold this morning and took some pictures. My name is on the trophy for 2002. Ken Massett

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2009 FVAC Flight Instructors

Name Contact Information Note

Dan Compton Cell: 630-664-6426 [email protected] Chief Flight Instructor

John Fischer Cell: 312-518-0075 [email protected]

Cliff Fullhart Home: 630-397-5033

Alan Galle Cell: 630-697-8464 [email protected]

John Horvath Cell: 630-440-7398 [email protected]

Paul Jacobs Cell: 630-908-9955 [email protected]

Mike Kostecki Cell: 630-373-2722 [email protected]

Dennis McFarlane [email protected] Not available Friday or Sunday.

Tom Siwek Cell: 630-677-5855 [email protected] Available primarily on weekends.

Bill Sponsler Cell: 847-323-6578 [email protected]

Jason Walsh Cell: 630-291-1872 [email protected]

The 'regular' flying season has

come and gone. Training is generally over and done by now,

but this morning I got an E-mail

from one of my trainees asking if

I was available to fly. He has every third Friday off and noted

that it was supposed to be warm

(now, I don't consider 53 warm)

Chief Flight Instructor’s Report Dan Compton – [email protected]

and I shot off a reply and said I would be there at 9 o'clock - it felt

as if the frost was still on the

pumpkin, but with my cold

weather gear on it felt 'not too bad'.

Scott and I flew on the buddy box

until 12:30 and he was doing so well with the gentle breeze from

the west (straight down the

runway) that after about twenty almost perfect landings, I asked

him if he wanted to try by

himself. Well, three takeoff and

landings, a few aerobatic

maneuvers and a dead-stick later,

it is with pleasure that I can announce that we have another

proud 'solo' pilot. Congratulations

to Scott for his achievement.

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“The facts as I remember

them.”

Fox Valley Aero Club

General Meeting Minutes

January 14, 2009 @ Township Hall

Vice President Tom Siwek called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.

I want to take a moment to mention that We have had a few members this year take ill

Jim Toth, Tony Sokol and Al Zabel. We had one member, Vince Maryanski, pass away.

Dominic is here this evening and doing better. Dominic says he now feels like 100 bucks

instead of 2cents.

Secretary Thomas Spriet; Tom noted that no minutes were taken at the Christmas Party. A motion to accept the lack of

minutes was made. The Motion was so made with a second.

Treasurer Paul Jacobs:

Paul reported an $800.00 increase to our check book for the year of 2009. All current dues

and receipts were deposited. Paul reported to the board our cash balance. If you need to

know any financial information on the club please feel free to contact Paul Jacobs.

A motion to accept the report as presented. The Motion was so made with a second

Field Chairman: Greg Bohler:

We talked at the board meeting about a charging station. Please let me know if you are interested in the design of this idea. With the huge interest in electric airplanes we should

look into a safer way to manage the charging of the batteries at the field. Send Greg an

email with your ideas to be brought to the board meeting for discussion.

Safety Chairman Karl Griesbaum:

No safety Issues.. January is the start of the season for the all season flyer badge. Let me

know if you are interested. I still have shirts and hats that were ordered last summer. Please

contact me to get your stuff! Please !!

Next meeting I will be taking orders for shirts and sweatshirts.

Government Relations: John Turner

Chief Instructor Dan Compton: Nothing at this time

Swap shop Steve Baker:

I'm taking over the 2010 swap shop for Jim Toth who has taken ill. I'm looking for a

replacement for the 2011 swap shop. Please raise your hand or contact me if you have

interest in helping with this. This year's event is on track but we will need help in setup and

tear down. We will also need a few people to park cars or direct where to park.. Dress

warm!!

We are in need of an individual to sit and take care of the clubs table. Also please clean out

your shop and bring those not wanted items to the event for the clubs table. We will also

need a couple of people to man the front door and take admissions. Any questions please see me.

Secretary’s Report Tom Spriet – [email protected]

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Membership Dan Morgan:

Dan introduced the new and prospective members.

New members: Gordon Campbell

Prospective member: Kyle Ingraham

Welcome to new and prospective members!!

The event calendar for 2010 is mostly set. The windy city jet event will not be happening

this year but that date will remain open as a possible rain date for the Festival of flight if July

is a bust.

Flypaper: Rich Erikson

Please forward information to be published. The flypaper only woks with input from you, the members...

New planes were shown by the following members:

Dave Russell Wings for a large Cessna 310

Mark Knoppkie Habu by Parkzone

Armin Webber Demoiselle

Steve Gawlik P-51 Bind and Fly

Helicopter by Global Hobbies

Dennis McFarlane Newport Eleven

Dave Brustle Extra 300S by Phoenix models

Our first fun fly event "Frozen Fingers" happened this year at 10:00am on January 1st.

Dennis McFarlane, last year's winner, passed the trophy on to the 2010 winner, Tom Spriet.

New Business:

Classic Pattern: Rusty Dose:

Rusty spoke about this new event and

described the type of airplanes to be used.

He expects people from around the country

to attend.

If you have the Real Flight Simulator,

check out the swap pages for the FVAC photo field.

Vice President Tom Siwek adjourned the

meeting @9:06 P.M.

Whew!!!

Secretary’s Report - continued

Fox Valley Aero

P.O. Box 837

St. Charles, IL

60174-0837

President

Jeff Anderson [email protected]

Vice President

Tom Siwek [email protected]

Secretary

Tom Spriet [email protected]

Treasurer

Paul Jacobs [email protected]

Flypaper Editor

Rich Erikson [email protected]

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January 1 First to Fly Fun Fly 10:00 AM FVAC Field January 11 FVAC Board Meeting 7:30 Board Meeting at Jeff’s House

January 14 FVAC Regular Meeting 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

February 11 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

February 27 FVAC Annual SWAP Kane County Fair Grounds

March 11 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

April 8 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

April 17 Member Work Day FVAC Field

May 13 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall May 28, 29 Classic Pattern Contest FVAC Field

June 10 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at FVAC Field

June 12 Kid’s Day Event FVAC Field

June 18, 19 Al’s Helicopter FVAC Field

July 8 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at FVAC Field

July 15, 16, 17, 18 Festival of (ALL)Flight FVAC Field

Aug 7, 8 Chicago IMAC Contest FVAC Field

Aug 12 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at FVAC Field Aug 20, 21, 22 Festival of Flight (Rain Date) FVAC Field

Sept 9 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

Sept 11, 12 Chicago Pattern Contest FVAC Field

October 14 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

November 11 FVAC Member Meeting 6:30 Board 7:30 Regular at Township Hall

November 14 Annual Turkey Fry 10:00 AM FVAC Field

December 3 Annual Christmas Party @ Hilton Garden Inn

2010 Fox Valley Aero Club Calendar of Events

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