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Pullman The Palouse Ridge Runner Moscow

Palouse Region R/C Flyers Newsletter

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Club Meeting

7pm Tuesday June 1

Sawyer R/C Flying Field

 

The next club meeting will be at the Sawyer R/C Flying Field (or Jack-in-the Box in Moscow in case of rain) Tuesday, June 1 (contact club president Dave Walker for information (208) 882-9180 or e-mail dwalker@uidaho.edu).

Agenda:

 

At the last meeting…

Attending:

Dave Walker (President)

Bruce Bumgarner ( VP)

Colleen Bumgarner (Secretary/Treasurer)

Tom Sandell

Vance Penton

Nick Wittman

Byron and Heather Stevenson

Mel Colvin

Joe Bolden

Bob Boettcher

Pat Gates

Don Hicks

Eric Horn

Dave Scidmore

Les Grammer

Don Hart (newsletter editor)

 

Dave Walker (President) presided at the meeting. Colleen Bumgarner (Secretary/Treasurer) read the minutes from the last meeting. Minutes were accepted as read.

Colleen Bumgarner gave the Treasurer's report: $3241.01 Secretary's report: 44 paid members - 33 with current AMA membership

Old Business

Sawyer R/C Flying Field report:

Bruce Bumgarner (Vice President) says the worms still a problem - Nick Wittman says Sevin would be cheap and effective. The club authorized up to $100 for chemicals (Nick says multiple applications may be necessary). The roller needs repairs - it won't run.

Bruce Bumgarner has put a new set of frequency pins at the flying field (in the garage). All the pins go on a frequency board. Check the board for your channel. If it's not in use, put that pin on your radio before turning it on. Return the pin to the frequency board when you're done. If the frequency pin for your channel is NOT on the board, the frequency is in use!

Joe Bolden (Safety Officer) has acquired a fire extinguisher (dry chemical type). It is stored in the garage near the first aid kit.

Safety of LiPoly batteries:

Bob Boettcher (Safety Officer) says that while there is concern about the safety of LiPoly batteries we shouldn't be scaring people. Follow the rules for safe use and charging of LiPoly batteries!

Club Business Cards:

Byron Stevenson brought a new supply of club business cards. The cards have been distributed to area hobby shops.

Spring Picnic:

The club Spring Picnic has been scheduled for Saturday, June 26. There will be open flying as well as "low impact" competition events (Bruce Bumgarner will be contest director). .

Moscow Parks and Recreation:

No new news on the Moscow park flying field according to Dave Walker.

New business

Summer club meetings will be at Sawyer R/C Flying Field beginning with the June meeting.

Officer Patches:

Dave Walker handed out patches identifying current club officers. There was only one "Safety Officer" patch, so Bob Boettcher was declared "Field Marshal".

Club Membership Cards:

Polly Walker made new laminated club membership cards. Dave handed these out to most of the members present - others will be coming as soon as Polly gets the updated membership list.

Fuel Order:

A fuel order was discussed. Wally Bigelow and Ben Troka were identified as resources for getting a good price. A minimum order of 8 cases (32 gallons) is needed to get a break on the hazmat charge.

Ultrasonic Engine Cleaning:

Tom Sandell is offering to clean engines for a low price using a large commercial ultrasonic cleaner. Please disassemble the engine before taking it to Tom.

Model Flying and Construction Videos:

Several (more than eight) videos are available to club members for checkout. Colleen Bumgarner will be sending out a list.

S.A.D (Society of Aircraft Destructors) Stories

Bob Boettcher related how the 20 minute flight of his e-power ducted fan plane ended in a vertical impact. Repairs are in progress.

Demonstrations:

Don Hart brought his Hobie Hawk, a slope soarer designed and produced in the 1970's by Hobie Alter, famous surf board and Hobie Cat catamaran builder. This is an all composite 100 inch model with a molded fuselage and foam core wing and tail surfaces. The wing has an elliptical plan form with elliptical dihedral and under-cambered airfoil All flying surfaces are covered with 1/64 ply. The Hobie Hawk is a high performance soarer that uses only rudder and elevator control.

Joe Bolden brought a very nice Sig Four Star 40 with Super Tigre 45, and the Great Planes Extra 40 (still in the box) that he won in an RCM drawing.

Upcoming Events:

June 12 Lewiston, ID; Spring Fun Fly; Three easy events doable by any plane - sign in at 8am, flying begins at 9am.

June 12 Deer Park, WA; Barons Fun Scale Fly-in; at the Deer Park Airport; CD: Ray Care, 4115 N. Belt, Spokane, WA 99205, (509)328-7309, email: r5care@aol.com; Sponsor: Barons Model Club #642. This is a low key fun scale (if you think it's scale we won't argue) noncompetitive event. Flying site is approximately 20 miles north of Spokane on Hwy 395.

June 13 Spokane, WA; Four Mound Flyers Fun Fly; Nine Mile Falls, WA. Contact Don Pittman, 2021 W. Courtland Ave. Spokane, WA. 99205; (509)328-6156, dppspok@aol.com; Sponsor: Four Mound Flyers #2024. Campers during hours field is open 9:00am to Sunset. There is a $3.00 charge for 1pm lunch. No contests or tasks. For headcount on food please notify Don Pittman or Ron Owens at (509)456-5668

June 26 Palouse Region R/C Flyers Annual Spring Picnic and Fun Fly.

July 17,18 Lewiston, ID; Orrin Crooks Memorial; CD: Bruce Bumgarner 1020 Eid Rd. #8, Moscow, ID 83843, (208)882-7126, Email: Bcbum@aol.com; Sponsor: Palouse Ridge Runners #238

July 24,25 Athol, ID; 2004 Aero-Tow & Electric Fun Fly; Class C at Farragut State Park; CD: Frank Wheeler, 12212 E. Maxwell, Spokane, WA 99206, (509)891-5324, Email: SSL635@hotmail.com Sponsor: Inland Empire Soaring Society #1704. Bring your electrics, towable sailplanes and tugs. Lunch will be available on site

August 7 Athol, ID; Warbird Fly-In; Class C at Farragut State Park; CD: Matthew Jacobson, 735 N. Corbin Rd. #21, Post Falls, ID 83854, (208)773-4222, Email: mjacobso@itd.state.id.us; Sponsor: Farragut Flyers #324. Profile to expert, all welcome.

Go to Northwest Region Events to see the Boeing Hawks web site for the schedule of AMA sanctioned events in the Northwest.