The Southern Eagle Squadron is a Radio Controlled (RC) model airplane club with 100 members, 75% of which are residents within The Villages. We lease a 30-acre field from Lake County just off Rolling Acres Road, one mile south of 466. The address is 38000 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake Florida. We hosted a group of young people known as "Young Eagles" from the Experimental … [Read more...] about Local EAA Chapter Visits Southern Eagle Squadron
2022 Holiday Party Gallery
The Southern Eagle Holiday Party was held on Saturday, Dec 11th and featured a potluck dinner and gift swap, which was a HUGE success. It took strategy, cunning and a lot of luck to get the most desirable gifts. Do great things come in small packages? Is there a plane in that big, wrapped box? Some gifts were awesome and some came out of a "re-gifting closet" at home, like the … [Read more...] about 2022 Holiday Party Gallery
Folker Eindecker III
The BuildFinished Project Previous Next Here is my latest project; a Folker Eindecker III. Built from plans from Sid Morgan Plans. It is 1/6 scale. The full-size used wing warping for roll control. I chose to pass on that less than effective method and will control with just rudder and the full-flying horizontal stab/elevator. Power will be an … [Read more...] about Folker Eindecker III
Common RC Terms and Abbreviations
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is a nonprofit community of enthusiasts who come together to celebrate model aviation.We are hobbyists who dream, design, build, and fly model aircraft of all sizes for fun and competition. We do this because we enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts, we love flight, and we want to see participation in our hobby grow. Our nationwide … [Read more...] about Common RC Terms and Abbreviations
Paramotor or Paraglider
What sane "dummy" wouldn't want a motor strapped to their back vs the parachutists on the sides RC Paramotor and Paraglider terminology is often used interchangeably, but there are some key differences.The RC paramotor is designed for powered flight and can be operated in calm conditions wherever there is an appropriate open space. There is also constant forward … [Read more...] about Paramotor or Paraglider