Dear Clay County Flyers,

Last week, President Jim and Vice-President Dale met with the Clay County Parks and Recreation Dept Director to discuss the possibility of a county funded asphalt runway for our club. Regrettably, the County is under significant fiscal pressure resulting in a big budget cut for Parks and Rec. As a result, the department is unable to fund our runway for the foreseeable future.

Given the current state of the runway, the board has voted to proceed with an alternate runway solution. The plan includes covering the existing cloth runway with 3” of asphalt millings. Once the millings have been spread, leveled, and compacted, we will overcoat the runway with asphalt sealer. Although the resulting surface will not be as smooth as asphalt, it will be better than what we have now, will be easy to maintain and will not be subject to erosion. This will also form an excellent base for any possible future asphalt runway. We are still gathering quotes but estimate that this project will cost $18k-$20k. There is a chance it will cost less if the county can help with excavation and/or lower cost materials.

The board proposes to fund this project three ways. First, we have been frugal over the last two years and consequently we have saved approximately $7k that can safely be used for a new runway. Secondly, we are going to ask the membership to pay their 2026 dues early, which should generate in excess of $5k. Finally, we will be asking the membership to make donations to make up the shortage.

So, what can YOU do to help?

If you have any ideas/suggestions for this project, please contact any board member.
President Jim will be spearheading the planning side of the project getting quotes and approvals etc. If you would like to help with that effort, please contact him directly.
Please consider paying your 2026 dues early (but not quite yet). We will announce when we are in a position to start accepting 2026 dues.
If you are in the financial position to make a donation towards the runway, please contact Secretary Mark to make a pledge. Any donation of $500 will include paid dues for 2026 and a $1000 donation will include paid dues for 2026 and 2027.
And of course, we will be looking for willing hands to help with physical labor when the time comes.

As we move forward, just a couple of quick reminders regarding club communications. First, per the club bylaws, “the President will serve as the primary club contact when dealing with the AMA, Clay County Board Members, and other clubs or organizations.” Please do not talk to any outside entities regarding any club business without first coordinating it with Jim. Secondly, please remember that our Facebook group is not a reliable source of communication for the club because less than one third of our members are active there. All official communications will come via email from one of the club officers. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions regarding any subject, please contact any board member directly.

To contact us please use form https://clayflyers.org/CCF0423/contact-us/.

Our ‘Annual CCF Independence Day Barbecue and Fun Fly’ is ‘right-around-the-corner’,
Saturday, July 5th, from 8am to 1pm. Setup of Field, Cooking and Serving areas will begin at
7:30am. Serving of lunch begins at 11am.

The CCF Board will fund the supplies for the pulled
pork sandwiches and drinks, while we’re asking CCF members to provide the side and desert
food items. Tables will be setup to receive your food contributions.

Many thanks to Rex for organizing this.

View the current Newsletter for 02/08/2025

CCF Events 2025

CCF EVENTS SCHEDULED
JANUARY
25 BLOODY BARON #4
FEBRUARY
8 0930 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DAWN PATROL/CLASSIC THEMED FUN-FLY
22 BLOODY BARON #5
MARCH
22 BLOODY BARON #6
SPRING SWAP MEET, HAMBURGER/HOTDOG/DRINKS FUND RASING
APRIL
19 BLOODY BARON WEATHER MAKE-UP
MAY
10 CLUB MEETING 0930
17 EDFs EXHIBITION/DEMONSTRATION AND FUN-FLY
HAMBURGER/HOTDOG/DRINKS FUND RASING (DALE TO ORGANIZE/COOK)
JUNE
07 CLUB FUN-FLY, RAFFEL (MAYBY AUCTION)
(MAYBE HAMBURGER/HOTDOG/DRINKS FUND RASING)
JULY
4 COOKOUT/BRING A DISH – Rex to organize/solicit
FAMILY FUN-FLY

EVENTS TO BE DETERMINED
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
CLUB MEETING
OCTOBER
18 FALL FUN-FLY (ALT OCT25)
NOVEMBER
29 TOYS FOR TOTS
FALL SWAP MEET
DECEMBER
CLUB MEETING

Hey Flyers,

Don’t forget that this Saturday starting at 8am is our annual Fun Fly.

Don’t forget that it is also a silent auction and swap meet.

For Maximum Fun:

Bring yourself, your family, and your friends.
Bring some planes to fly
Bring some $$ so you can buy some planes
Bring some planes that you want to sell
Bring a lawn chair

We still need a few volunteers, let me know if you can help.

September 7 – Clay County Parks and Recreation “Airplane Adventures” will be held at our field. The kids will hear stories from the Library and build paper/balsa planes to fly. CCF will be providing static and flight demonstrations of planes and rockets. Please bring your coolest/biggest/loudest plane to fly. The kids will mostly be at the picnic tables so there should be minimal disruptions to normal flying. This is the first time the county has does this so we don’t know how many kids to expect.

The following events are coming up and additional details will be published.

September 7th – Clay County Library/Parks and Recreation Kids Event
October 5 – CCF Fun Fly
Oct 12 – Weather Backup – CCF Fun Fly

The swap meet has been moved from 03/23 to 03/30 due to weather.

Hello Flyers!

We are hoping to see a good crowd again this year for our annual Fun Fly.

For Maximum Fun

• Bring a couple of planes for static display and for open fly.
• Bring a Warbird to fly in the Warbird Parade.
• Bring your family. (Please fill out the attached release form for any family members)
• Bring a lawn chair.
• Please park in a tight orderly manner. Double park as needed. Hopefully we will have somebody to help with this (any volunteers?).
• We are going to ask ALL members to wear a name tag.
• If you have a buddy box set up and trainer aircraft please bring.
• If you are willing to help with set up, show at 0730.

0730 – Volunteers Arrive/Set-Up
0800 – Open Flying
0850 – Pilot Meeting
0900 – Event Opens with Warbird Parade. Events include:

• Warbird Parade – Multiple planes take-off and fly circular pattern in sequence, making multiple low passes.
• Helicopter Flight Demo
• Large Aircraft Demo
• T-34 Flight Demo
• EDF Demo
• Ground RC Jumps
• Rocket Glider Launches
• Buddy-Box flying for guests
• Open Flying
• Static Display (Show your pretty planes to our guests!)

On October 21st, CCF will be hosting our annual Fun Fly Event. (Weather backup October 28th.) All CCF Members, their family and friends are invited. Select Clay County Officials have also been invited. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Requesting the following:

1. Bring your family.
2. Bring a couple of planes for static display and for open fly.
3. Bring a Warbird to fly in the Warbird Parade.
4. We are looking for some flight demonstrations: helicopters, big gas planes, big EDF, Super Connie, etc.
5. We need a few volunteers to help with food, set-up, parking, welcoming etc. PLEASE let me know if you can help.

Please email bod@clayflyers.org if you would like help out.

Download the flyer under Flyers or click the link

The Bloody Baron contest rules and details have been posted in our events section. Please check out the information and we hope to see you at the event as a pilot or a spectator.

Link to the event page: Bloody Baron Contest – Clay County Flyers (clayflyers.org)

9/9/2023 – Bloody Baron Series Registration/Meet and Greet/Practice
9/9/2023 – Membership Meeting (10am)
10/7/2023 – Bloody Baron #1
10/21/2023 – CCF Family Fun Fly
10/28/2023 – CCF Family Fun Fly Weather Backup
11/4/2023 – Bloody Baron #2
12/2/2023 – Bloody Baron #3
2/24/2024 – Bloody Baron #5
3/23/2024 – Bloody Baron #6
4/12/2024 – Bloody Baron Make-up Day (if needed)