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Pullman
The
Palouse Ridge Runner Moscow
Palouse Region R/C Flyers Newsletter
============================ December
2007
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Club Meeting
7pm Tuesday December 4
Jack-in-the-Box
Moscow
Members may
join us for dinner before
the meeting
The next club meeting will be at Jack-in-the-Box
in Moscow
(Moscow-Pullman Highway), Tuesday, December
4
(contact club President Jerry Becker
for information).
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Meeting agenda, December 4th, 2007:
1.
Announcements
2. Minutes from Last Meeting (Nov 6)
3. Treasury Report /
Dues Update
4. Flying Reports
5. Club Officer Elections for 2008
6.
Club Dues Increase
7. Planning for Winter Snow Fly
8. Agenda Additions /
New Business
9. Program (Time Permitting): Cool Monokote Trim HowTo
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If anyone has a new plane, bring it to
show it off.
Notes from the Last Meeting:
The meeting was held at the Jack-in-theBox in
Moscow. Called to order by Jerry Becker President.
Members present:
Jerry Becker (President)
Harry Evans (VP)
Bryce Winterbottom
Larry Bobisud
Dave Walker
Joe Bolden
Sam Hord
Mel Colvin
Randy Sexton
John Sawyer
Don Kolb
Don Hart (Newsletter Editor)
Minutes from the last meeting were read and
accepted.
Treasurer report: -- no report --
Announcements
No announcements.
Old Business
Flying Reports
There is a picture of Sam Sorem and his Spitfire in the November issue of Model Aviation.
Don Kolb flew his Cub in windy conditions for about a 10 minute flight
- Don called it "kitey". Took it out another day with 6.5 oz
added to the tail to get the CG right. Stalled intentionally to check
characteristics - it was flying well. However, on the landing he
got it too slow and it stalled, hit a wingtip and "hurt" the fuselage.
The pilot exited through the windshield!
Jerry Becker put his H9 Cub into a spin, but stalled on recovery and
crashed. That made three planes crashed in three weeks!
Randy Sexton flipped his Giant Stinger in a cross-wind landing, breaking the fin and canopy.
Bryce Winterbottom has been flying his Eaglet at the old Potlatch mill site.
Harry Evans has not been flying, no crashes. He's been building!
Don Hart has been flying at the Lewiston field.
New Business
Dues Increase?
There was a lively discussion about the possiblility of
increasing club dues. Among the benefits were replacement of the
current mower, purchase of prizes for events, and an option to work in
lieu of part of dues. The topic was tabled for further discussion at a
later time.
WSU Dad's Weekend
Jerry Becker discussed the model event scheduled for Sunday of WSU
Dad's Weekend. R/C cars, flight simulator, static display and
videos are planned. The event to be sponsored by the Spokane Hobby
Town. Jerry had not heard back from his inquiry about
whether the event would actually happen.
Nominations for Club Officers
Jerry Becker - President
Harry Evans - VP
Colleen Bumgarner - Secretary/Treasurer
Bob Boettcher - Safety Officer
Don Hart plans to continue as Newsletter Editor
Further nominations will be solicited by email.
Work Party
A work party was scheduled to clean out and fill
cracks in the runway at the old Potlatch milll site to prevent further
deterioration, contingent on weather.
Dave's Birthday
We celebrated Dave Walker's Birthday - he's 64! Dave's wife Polly brought a wonderful chocolate cake.
Safety and Clean Up Reminder
Members are reminded to clean up when you fly! Also, announce
takeoffs and landings when others are flying. Safety First!
Meeting adjourned.
Demonstrations
Jerry Becker
showed his Sportsman Aviation PT-19.
It is covered in the WWII primary trainer color scheme and electric
powered (of course). The plane is beautiful and flies well, but it was
not Jerry's favorite build.
Upcoming Events
Northwest modeling events at http://boeinghawks.org/events/ama.htm