Hodges Hobbies

04/24/2008

Greetings From Hodges Hobbies;

The Dixie Aeromasters are having their spring fly-in this Saturday, April 26, at their field in Gray, Ga. Directions can be found on their website - http://dixieaeromasters.com/ .

Next week, May 1 thru 4, is SEFF, the largest electric fly-in in the world. And this year is shaping up to be bigger than ever. This event is put on by the Fayette Flyers and is held at Hodges Hobbies. Last year we had over 300 pilots and it looks as if this year will top that.

We've been flying the little Parkzone Ember here at the shop and having a lot of fun with it. It flies great outdoors in calm conditions but can handle mild winds. Great backyard flier! Comes complete for $139.99.

Take care, Mac

03/28/2008

Greetings From Hodges Hobbies;

This weekend there are several events going on.......

March 29 - Dogwood Festival Fun Fly - Golden Isles Model Aviators - Jesup Ga. - Gene Barr - 912-265-5944 or 912-223-3105.

March 29-30 - IMAC Contest - Pecan Patch Airstrip - Griffin Ga. - Kevin Garland - 770-715-6263

March 29 - Airshow - Cherry Blossom Festival - Herbert Smart Airport - Macon Ga.

April 4-5 - Heli Fly-In - Hodges Hobbies

April 5 - Pylon Race - Firetower Flyers - Piedmont SC - If you are racing, contact James Barr for registration - warpdrive03@aim.com

April 11-12 - Pop Curtis Memorial Fly-In - Hodges Hobbies

The date of the Hodges Hobbies Fall Fly-In has been changed from October 17-18 to October 10-11.

November 8 - Just got word from Jerry Johnson that the Flint Flyers will have their annual Veteran's Day Fly-In on this date at Lake Blackshear.

The Great 2.4GHz DSM Giveaway is going on now and has been a huge success. Buy a Spektrum or JR DSM radio or module system and an extra DSM receiver and get a receiver free. Better yet, but two extra receivers and get two free.

Take care, Mac

03/05/2008

In looking at various Saturday forecasts, it looks as though it will not be a good day for flying. We could take the temps in the 50s but the forecast winds of 20 plus gusting to 40 would really take the fun out of it. For this reason we are canceling the race and will reschedule at a later date.

Mac

03/05/2008

Greetings From Hodges Hobbies;

Perry is over for another year. It was good to see old friends and put faces on new friends. We have about got the shop put back together. It's been pretty hectic around here the past few days.

Wanted to remind everyone about the Quickie Race this Saturday, March 8. If you are planning on racing, be sure to go to www.hodgeshobbies.com and register. We will be racing Quickie 424 and Club 40.

Horizon has a new offer to encourage you to make the move to 2.4. We hear the comment all the time that if you buy a new 2.4 radio, you will then have to buy receivers for all of your airplanes. Now, for a limited time, if you buy a new JR or Spektrum 2.4 radio or module system, you can purchase up to two additional receivers and receive a free receiver for each additional receiver you purchase.

The new Hangar 9 Piper Pawnee 40s came in yesterday. These planes are going to be very popular.

See you Saturday, Mac

02/27/2008

Greetings From Hodges Hobbies;

Received this email from Brunswick's Coastal Planes RC Club member Fred Barber:

It saddens me to say, Friend and fellow R/C Pilot, Randy Gantt passed away this morning, February 26th, 2008.

Randy has been flying for over 30 years and was currently the President of Coastal Planes R/C Club of Brunswick, Ga.

For those who knew and had the chance to fly with him, knew of his love for Aviation and the R/C Hobby, and what an excellent Pilot, Builder, and Sportsman he was.

He will be missed by many.

I am sure many of you have seen Randy at Hodges Hobbies fly-ins and many other fly-ins in south Georgia. I first met Randy over 25 years ago and considered him a good friend. My condolences go out to his family and club members. Attached is a picture of Randy and his P-51.

This weekend is the big Southeastern Model Show in Perry Ga. Hope to see many of you there. The shop will be closed Friday and Saturday. We will be loading for the show Thursday but will try to catch the phones. If you call and we miss you, leave a message and we will return your call.

Take care, Mac

02/05/2008

Greetings From Hodges Hobbies;

Our first Stick contest of the year last Saturday had a good turnout and we enjoyed a beautiful day. We've really lucked out on the weather both for our first race and now the Stick contest. We had 15 entrants and a good time was had by all. Thanks to Robin and Mike for doing the scoring, Sandy for her help in keeping score, and Lynn for getting the pizza. Ian, where were you?? And you too Hoot?

The Winners are: (Drum Roll)

B-Class:

1. Sam Williams

2. Robert Gambescia

3. Don Pruitt

A-Class:

1. David Grantham

2. Mike Stevens

3. Mac Hodges

James Barr is having a couple of pylon races in South Carolina April 5 and May 10. More info later.

Take care, Mac

01/30/2007

Greetings From Hodges Hobbies;

A reminder to all that we have a Stick Contest this Saturday, February 2. Starts at 10AM.

We've got quite a few new arfs in stock as well as some new planes hanging from the ceiling. Haven't got them on the website yet. Will try to do that soon.

Billy Update: Billy is making progress, albeit slowly. He is going to work everyday, driving wherever he wants to go, doesn't use his walker anymore. Moves slowly, still has aches and pains, but getting better every week. He came by today and can now move both wrists some. A couple of weeks ago he could move his left wrist a little and the right none at all. Today he could move the left wrist quite a ways and the right a small amount. Very encouraging!

See you Saturday, Mac

01/15/2007

Greetings From Hodges Hobbies;

Our pylon race Saturday was absolutely great! We had a record number of racers and the weather could not have been nicer. There were 23 in Quickie and 9 in the new Club 40 class. We got the first planes off the ground about 10:30 and didn't finish until 6PM. The new Club 40 class had a great turnout for the first race. There were several new guys in this class and all had a great time. It looks as if this class is going to be very popular as it is a fun class to race and very economical to get into. We already have several guys that weren't ready for this race but are planning on racing in the next race. And the planes (Skyraider Mach 2 or LA Racer) make great everyday airplanes. They fly very similar to a Tiger Stick. Engines ran Saturday were Thunder Tiger .40 and Supertiger .40 and it seems the Thunder Tiger is going to be the engine of choice.

At day's end, the winners were:

Club 40

1. James Barr

2. Tommy Tomasson

3. Doug Bebensee

Quickie 500

1. James Barr

2. Bill Johanson

3. Brad Clayton

We have set a date of Saturday March 8 for the next race. From all the feedback we received, it seems the guys in Club 40 would like to keep the Club 40 an entry level event and not race the experts from the Quickie class. So at the next race the Quickie entrants will not be allowed to also race in the Club 40 event. This will also help the "available worker" situation.

We have also scheduled a Stick Contest for February 2.

We have the new Hangar 9 Sundowner 50 in stock. Also new Scorpion heli motors.

Take care, Mac

01-10-2008

Greetings From Hodges Hobbies;

The race this Saturday is shaping up to be one of our best. Lots of entrants in Quickie and a great signup for our initial run of the Sport 40 class. I think this is going to be a very popular class. And the weather forecast looks good. Check the website in the morning and if you are not registered or there is a frequency discrepancy, email or call me at the shop and I will get the correct info to Robin. Again, if you are planning on racing and haven't registered, please do so tonight or give me a call tomorrow.

We still need helpers Saturday. A gallon of fuel for helping and a front row seat! Thanks in advance! We need you here before 10AM.

See you Saturday, Mac

01-07-2008

Greetings From Hodges Hobbies;

This is a reminder about the Quickie Race this Saturday, January 12. We will start at 10AM as usual. Be sure and go to www.hodgeshobbies.com and register if you are planning on racing. I think we will have enough to run the new Sport 40 class so if you have a Skyraider or LA Racer and plan on attending, please register and note that you will be entering the Sport 40 class. So far it looks as if we will have a nice turnout. If you are interested in this new Sport 40 class of racing and would like to check it out, come out Saturday and take a look. We could also use help in putting the race on, so if you are coming to watch and would like to help and take a gallon of fuel home, be here before 10AM Saturday and notify us that you are available.

Other events coming up:

Feb. 21 thru 24 - Winter Festival of Giants - Deland FL. - http://www.delandrcclub.com/FOG%202007/Flyer.htm

Feb. 29 - March 1 - Southeastern Model Show - Perry GA

April 4 and 5 - Heli Fly-In - Hodges Hobbies

April 11 and 12 - Pop Curtis Memorial Fly-In - Hodges Hobbies

April 19 - AMAC Spring Fly-In - Leesburg GA

April 23 thru 27 - Top Gun - Lakeland FL

May 1 thru 4 - SEFF - Hodges Hobbies

May 13 thru 17 - Joe Nall - Woodruff SC

May 29 and 30 - Warbirds Over the Valley - Valley AL

June 7 and 8 - Pattern Contest - Hodges Hobbies

June 13 and 14 - Warbirds Over Georgia - Hodges Hobbies

August 16 and 17 - Senior Pattern Association Contest - Hodges Hobbies

September 5 thru 7 - Warbird Fly-In - GMA Field - Cumming GA

Sept. 12 thru 14 - Henderson RC Fly-In - Henderson KY

Sept. 18 thru 21 - Bomber Field - Houston TX

Sept. 27 - Electric Fly-In - Hodges Hobbies

Oct. 17 and 18 - Fall Fly-In - Hodges Hobbies

Oct. 24 thru 26 - Heli Fly-In - Hodges Hobbies

November 7 and 8 - Warbirds Over Ft. Valley - Ft. Valley Ga.

We have the new TRex 500 in stock. In carbon or fiberglass.

Take care, Mac