Christmas at the RC Field | York RC Club
The York Area R/C Club would like to share a little holiday fun with our pilots, families, and friends. 🎄
As the flying season slows down and the days get shorter, it’s a great time to think about the people and airplanes that made this year special. ✈️
Instead of a technical article, we wanted to celebrate with a Christmas poem. 🎅
If you’ve ever spent a cold morning at the field warming up your fingers on a transmitter, this one is for you.
If you’re new to the hobby, consider this a lighthearted welcome to the York RC community. 🤝
And if you’re a long-time member, we hope it brings back a few memories of frosty runways and smooth winter air. ❄️
So grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and enjoy a visit from a very special RC Santa. ☕
Here is our take on the classic ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, RC airplane style. 🛩️
’Twas the Night Before Christmas… at the RC Field 🎅🛩️
’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the shop, 🎄
Not a servo was buzzing, not even a prop.
The LiPos were charged on their balance leads with care, 🔋
In hopes that calm skies would soon be there.
The transmitters rested all snug on the bench, 📡
With trim tabs centered — not a drift, not a wrench.
And I, with my toolkit, with glue in my lap, 🧰
Had just tightened pushrods with a gentle tap-tap.
When out on the driveway, there rose such a clatter, ❗
I sprang from my chair to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a dart, 🏃
Nearly tripping on wings, I meant never to part.
The moon on the snow — smooth and white as fresh foam — 🌕❄️
Gave the luster of flight to our own winter home.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear, 😲
But a tiny sleigh… and eight models in gear! 🛷
With a miniature pilot so lively and quick, 😄
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. 🎅
More rapid than turbines, his aircraft they came, 💨
And he whistled and shouted and called them by name:
“Now, Tundra! Now Timber! Now Cub and FunFlyer! ✈️
On Edge! On Extra! On Trainer and SkyRyder!
To the end of the driveway, don’t stall on the wall —
Now throttle up, throttle up, throttle up all!” 🚀
As balsa shavings whirl when a prop starts to spin, 🪵
So soared his small fleet as they banked to begin.
Up over the rooftops the squadron they flew, 🏠
With St. Nicholas laughing — oh, he knew RC too!
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the snow ❄️
The flutter and hum of a slow-flying glow.
As I turned from the window and started to grin, 😀
Down the chimney St. Nick tumbled proudly right in. 🎄🔥
He was dressed head-to-toe like a pilot’s delight, 🧥
With a toolkit, spare props, and LEDs bright. 🔧✨
A bundle of goodies he flung from his pack:
Fresh glow plugs, new chargers, and fuel by the rack. 🛠️
His eyes — how they twinkled! His smile full of cheer! 😁
He said, “Merry Christmas, my friend — see you next year! 🎅🎁
But before I head out to continue my flight,
Keep the club spirit strong, and your landings just right.” 🛫
He spoke not a word, just gave me a wink 😉
Then filled up my parts bin and left me to think…
How lucky we pilots all are in this life,
To share sky and field with good friends free of strife. ❤️
He sprang to his sleigh, to his fleet gave a call, 📣
And away they all flew, one tight-formed fly-ball. 🛩️
But I heard him exclaim as he climbed out of sight — 🌌
“Merry Christmas, York RC, and to all a good flight!” 🎄🛩️
🎅 Merry Christmas from the York Area R/C Club 🎄
The York Area R/C Club wishes every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅✨🎄
May Santa bring you the parts, planes, tools, gadgets, and toys of your RC dreams — and may your flights in the coming year be smooth, safe, and full of fun. 🛩️🎁❄️
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