Midwest Sundowners RC Club

10/19/2026

Combat #2 w Midwest Sundowners at Wheeler,In

10/19/2026

Youtube video from Saturday. Please watch and share!

Combat Day #2

10/17/2026

Photos from today! Video coming out tomottow! We’re here till 3pm!

10/17/2026

10/13/2026

Reminder! See you This Weekend! Not competing? Come out anyway and enjoy the comradery! We want to see everyone!

10/07/2026

Thought some of you might be interested in this. It sounds like you get to see, and visit the airplanes.
Join the La Porte Municipal Airport (KPPO) for our annual Trick or Treat at the Scairport!
This is a free event, but pre-registration is required for families.
Pilots fly in and hand out candy by their airplanes. When you're done trick-or-treating, take a ride on our Airport Tour hayride!
Fun for the whole family.
Come between 1-3 to trick or treat and vote on your favorite airplane display!
Click on the Events page (above) to register

10/02/2026

Just FYI - This Sat in Rockford , Il

The days are getting shorter, leaves are turning and the nights are getting cool. That means it time for our fall lunch this Saturday. I know it is short notice but remember to invite your family and friends.

• Fall Lunch on October 3, from 11:00 - 3:00. We will need volunteers and we will be giving Young Eagle rides. Attached is the flyer, sorry we did not get it to you sooner. If you would like to bring a dish to share (side dish or desert), we would appreciate it.

• We are looking for photos of member's aircraft to add to the hangar. We want to create a wall with all these photos. Please submit yours to Submit a Photo | EAA Chapter 22
https://www.eaa22.org/submit-photo/

• Private Pilot Ground School has started. As always, we encourage Chapter Members to come and help out. This week we will cover reading sectional charts and airspace requirements.

• October 6th Monthly Gathering will feature Jim Rezich discussing the most recent restoration. Plan on being there. Dinner at 6, meeting at 7pm.

Hope to see you at the airport!

EAA Chapter 22 Leadership

10/01/2026

Our November Meeting will Have a Demonstration on Making Airplane parts with a 3 - D Printer. Here's a brief essay on how this works:
Using a 3D Printer to Make RC Airplane Parts
3D printing has opened up many new possibilities for people who enjoy building and flying remote-controlled airplanes. Instead of buying every part from a hobby store, RC airplane enthusiasts can use a 3D printer to create custom parts at home. This can make the hobby more affordable, creative, and convenient.

A 3D printer can be used to make many different RC airplane components, including landing gear, wheel covers, motor mounts, control horns, servo mounts, propeller adapters, battery holders, and even sections of the airplane's structure. Parts can be designed on a computer using 3D modeling software and then printed to match the exact size and shape needed. If a part breaks, it can often be redesigned and printed again rather than waiting for a replacement to arrive.

One of the biggest advantages of 3D printing is customization. A builder can change the size, shape, thickness, or design of a part to improve an airplane or make it unique. It is also possible to experiment with different designs without spending a lot of money on materials. This makes 3D printing especially useful for learning about engineering, design, and problem-solving.

However, not every RC airplane part should simply be printed without considering strength and weight. Airplanes need to remain lightweight, and parts that experience significant stress may require stronger materials or reinforcement. The type of filament, print orientation, infill, and wall thickness can all affect the strength of a printed part.

Overall, combining 3D printing with RC airplanes gives hobbyists a powerful way to build, repair, and customize their aircraft. It turns the RC hobby into more than just flying—it becomes an opportunity to design, experiment, and create something that is truly your own.

This event is open to the public, so bring a friend.