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Pullman The Palouse Ridge Runner Moscow

Palouse Region R/C Flyers Newsletter

============================ June 2008 ===============================

The next club meeting will be at Jack-in-the-Box in Moscow (Moscow-Pullman Highway), Tuesday, June 3 (contact club President Jerry Becker for information).

 

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Meeting Agenda, June 3, 2008:

 

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)
Colleen Bumgarner (Secretary/Treasurer)
Bruce Bumgarner
Don Kolb
Mel Colvin
Sam Hord
Larry Bobisud
Joe Bolden
Dave Barker
Bob Boettcher
Vance Penton
Les Grammer
Dave Walker
Don Hart

Minutes from the last meeting were read and accepted.

Treasurer report:  $2083.62   

18 members have paid, includes 3 family and 3 complimentary memberships

Announcements

Mel Colvin reported that the hiway to Sawyer R/C Field is scheduled for re-paving beginning in June.

The Orrin Crooks Memorial glider meet is scheduled for May 11-12 at the Mann Lake field east of Lewiston. Bruce Bumgarner is the contest director.

Les Grammer is contest director for a Pasco Fry Fly glider meet on a sod farm near Pasco, WA on June 19-20.

The Lewiston club fun fly and swap meet is scheduled for Saturday June 21. Ten dollar landing fee includes lunch.

Flying Reports

Harry Evans crashed the latest version of his original design "Fusion". The audience was duly impressed! Harry attempted to fly his small Bleriot, but it refused to become airborne.

Don Hart crashed and repaired his original design "Tabanus" speed plane wannabe. A crash on takeoff for the maiden flight broke the fuselage in half, but the wing had only minor cosmetic damage. The aileron servo arm broke however.  The fuselage was pieced back together and fiberglass bandages applied over the break - stronger than ever! The next flight will be from a much wider hard surface runway.

Dave Walker reported great flying this winter in Arizona. Dave has been flying here too. He put the maiden flight on a Funtana 40 owned by Ryan Stolz. Dave promised to bring pictures of the Scale Masters Qualifier he atttended in Arizona to the next meeting.

Bob Boettcher reported that his e-powered Cub is ready for action. Bob would like to get a float fly organized on the Snake River.


Old Business


Magnum Fuel Order

The idea of ordering a 55 gallon drum of fuel from Magnum Fuels was discussed. There was not enough interest to proceed.  Jerry Becker offered to buy fuel in Spokane on his next trip to B&B Hobbies and Hobby Town.  There should be a discount if we buy enough. Jerry will send an email soliciting orders for fuel.

Lawn Mower

Mel Colvin delivered the "new" mower to Sawyer R/C Field. He also mowed!


New Business

Spring Picnic and Fun Fly

The PRRCF Spring Picnic and Fun Fly is scheduled for Saturday June 7 beginning at noon. Harry Evans will be the contest director; Jerry Becker will assist. This is a potluck event with burgers and soft drinks provided by the club. The Lewiston club will be invited. Burger chef Dave Walker will be out of town, but Dave Barker volunteered to step in and man the grill. He will be assisted by Joe Bolden.

Flying Site Investigation

Joe Bolden has been looking into developing a flying site at the old Latah County landfill  and transfer station east of Moscow. He requested that members take a look at the site for usability before proceeding further. Joe will contact the AMA for flying field assistance if it looks like a good location.

Meeting adjourned.

Thanks to Colleen for her meeting notes.

Demonstrations

Don Kolb showed his Evolution 60 powered Lanier "Stinger 60". The Evo 60 has a pitts style muffler. There's a "T" in the fuel line for ease of refueling. He plans to "fly the pants off" his new Stinger.

Jerry Becker showed his "Reactor Bipe" ARF. Jerry was NOT impressed with the covering. The 34 oz plane does fly well with a 600 watt capable $35 Rimfile outrunner putting out 400 watts, however.

Harry Evans had the 1/3 scale "Bleriot" rudder covered on one side. He using light weight dacron fabric for covering. He also showed one landing gear strut for the Bleriot. It is well engineered brass tube construction with a 10 inch bicycle wheel.

Upcoming Events

Palouse Region R/C Flyers Spring Picnic and Fun Fly
ID
6/07/08 - PRRCF Spring Picnic and Fun Fly. Site: Sawyer R/C Field. Harry Evans CD. The club provides burgers, condiments and soft drinks. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Low impact fun fly events for all experience levels are planned. Always a good time, good food and good friends. Y'all come! Sponsor: PALOUSE REGION R/C FLYERS

Idaho Jet Rally
ID
6/06/08-6/08/08 - Parma, ID (C) Idaho Jet Rally. Site: Club Field. Edward "Al" Culver CD, PO Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 PH:208-482-7356 email: al.culver@hotmail.com. Take either Pearl Rd or Parma Rd off Highway 95 and drive north. See web site for detailed map www.flytva.com. Sponsor: TREASURE VALLEY AEROMODELRS

25th Annual Plat I Float Fly
OR
6/12/08-6/15/08 - Sutherlin, OR (A) 25th Annual Plat I Float Fly. Site: Plat I Lake. David Olson CD, PH:541-580-0011 email: dolson3265@msn.com. On site camping open flying all four days. Early arrival flyers welcome. Thursday night dinner on site. Prizes for all registered flyers. Sponsor: UMPQUA VALLEY MODELERS

ISS 22nd Annual Scale Contest
ID
6/13/08-6/15/08 - Nampa, ID (AA) ISS 22nd Annual Scale Contest for 512, 520(JSO). Site: Club Field. Mike Ingram CD, PH:208-455-7741 email: firercer@cs.com. Visit www.nampamodelaviators.org. Sponsor: NAMPA MODEL AVIATORS

Pasco Fry Fly 2008
WA
6/21/08-6/22/08 - Pasco, WA (A) Pasco Fry Fly 2008 for 444, 460(JSO). Site: Basin Sod. Les Grammer CD, PO Box 1125 Pullman WA 99163 PH:509-332-7406 email: les_g@verizon.net. Sponsor: PALOUSE REGION R/C FLYERS

Alpine Soaring and Aerotow
OR
6/27/08-6/30/08 - Joseph, OR (C) Alpine Soaring and Aerotow. Site: Driving Range. Wil Byers CD, 3448 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 PH:509-627-5224 email: wil@quietflyer.com. Visit www.alpinesoaring.us. Event site is the golf driving range, which is one mile east of town on the Imnaha highway. This is a resort town with lots of camping and lodging available. Bring the family. Sponsor: ALPINE SOARERS

32nd Annual Sun Fly
WA
07/05/08-07/06/08 - Eltopia, WA (AA) 32nd Annual Sun Fly for 442, 444, 460(JSO). Site: Basin Sod Farm. Kirby Parker CD, 2304 Snohomish Richland WA 99354 PH:509-375-1587 e-mail: slvrfox@owt.com . Sponsor: MID COLUMBIA SOARERS

Scale Helipalooza 2008
WA
7/18/08-7/20/08 - Washougal, WA (A) Scale Helipalooza 2008 for 518(JSO). Site: Fern Prairie Field. Jack Martin CD, 1622 N 8th St Washougal WA 98671 PH:360-910-8677 email: jack.martin28@comcast.net. Visit www.scalerchelis.com. 518 will convert to fun scale if there are not at least 3 entries. Bambie Bucket, Dusk flying (non-turbine). Limited dry camping. No water at field. Sponsor: FERN PRAIRIE MODELERS

CMAA Aero Tow
WA
07/18/08-07/20/08 - Monroe, WA (C) CMAA Aero Tow. Site: Club Field. John Smith CD, 4925 125th Ave SE Snohomish WA 98290 PH:425-397-7005 e-mail: jmsmith41@comcast.net . Aerotow gliders, landing fee $10, camping ok, no hook ups. AMA required and even channels only. Sponsor: CASCADE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSN

North Puget Sound Big Bird
WA
7/18/08-7/20/08 - Concrete, WA (C) North Puget Sound Big Bird. Site: Airport. Charles Bulfinch CD, 13079 Satterlee Rd Anacortes WA 98221 PH:360-293-5991. Sponsor: SKAGIT COUNTY RC

Cascade Model Helicopter Fun Fly
WA
7/25/08-7/27/08 - Snohomish, WA (C) Cascade Model Helicopter Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Reyes Canales CD, 11226 110th Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 PH: 206-369-1850, 425-827-4302 email: rc2austin@yahoo.com. Sponsor: CASCADE MODEL HELICOPTER CLUB

Evergreen Scale Rally
OR
8/01/08-8/03/08 - Molalla, OR (A) Evergreen Scale Rally for 511, 512, 520, 522(JSO). Site: Molalla RC Association. Dale McDonald CD, 3925 SE 136th Portland OR 97236 PH:503-761-3109 email: dalemcdonald@comcast.net. Sponsor: SKYKNIGHTS RC CLUB OF PORTLAND

Oregon International Air Show
OR
8/08/08-8/10/08 - Hillsboro, OR (D) Oregon International Air Show. Site: Hillsboro Airport. Fred Hostetler CD, 8891 SW Hillsboro Hwy Hillsboro OR 97123 PH:503-648-8337 email: fred@magnelinkinc.com. The Oregon Model Aerobatic Team (OMAT) will perform each day flying 40% scale with smoke. A U-control circle will offer demonstrations as well. Sponsor: OREGON MINIATURE AIRCRAFT SQUADRON

Warbirds Fly In
ID
8/09/08 - Athol, ID (C) Warbird Fly In. Site: Farragut State Park. Matthew Jacobson CD, 735 N Corbin Rd #21 Post Falls ID 83854 PH:208-773-4222 email: spectrematt@yahoo.com. Warbirds only. Sponsor: FARRAGUT FLYERS

Bladder Grabber XXX
WA
8/15/08-8/17/08 - Snohomish, WA (A) Bladder Grabber XXX for 328(JSO) Site: Harvey Field. Jeffrey Rein CD, 17511 SE 265th St Covington WA 98042 PH:253-639-2248 email: jeffrey_a_rein@yahoo.com. $1000 first place. Sponsor: BROADWAY BOD BUSTERS
Note: the Bladder Brabber is THE premier control line combat event in the western US.

Dawn Patrol
OR
8/15/08-8/17/08 - Molalla, OR (C) Dawn Patrol. Site: Grant Sharp's Green Acres. John Radebaugh CD, PH:509-782-3471 email: channel.talk@verizon.net. 8th Annual Dawn Patrol for all size models of WWI and pre WWI vintage aeroplanes. Sponsor: NORTHWEST RC AVIATORS

Northwest Electric Fly In
WA
8/16/08-8/17/08 - Spokane, WA (C) Northwest Electric Fly In. Site: Hwy 195 and Paradise Rd. David Moore CD, 15217 N Addison Ct Spokane WA 99208 PH:509-468-1623 email: blueskydove@gmail.com. Visit www.ieqf.org. Fantastic new site, premier electric event in the Pacific Northwest, Professional pilot demonstrations, lots of free flying, and thousand in raffle prizes, 10 miles south of I-90 on Hwy 195 right on Paradise Rd and you're there. Sponsor: INLAND EMPIRE QUEIT FLYERS

Jets Over Whidbey
WA
8/22/08-8/24/08 - Coupeville, WA (C) Jets Over Whidbey. Site: OLF Navy Field. Roy Holt CD, 16508 45th St Ct E Lake Tapps WA 98391 PH:253-891-2437 email: royholt@comcast.net. Three day Jet event on 200 x 500 ft paved runway. Field availabitlity contingent on base and national security levels. Register 8am flying at 10am. Limited RV parking no hookups 15mph speed limit on base strictly enforced. Sponsor: WHIDBEY ISLAND RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY

Nampa Escape
ID
8/23/08-8/24/08 - Nampa ID (AA) Nampa Escape for 411, 412, 413, 414, 415(JSO). Site: Club field. Michael Verzwyvelt CD, 2662 E 4256 N Twin Falls ID 83301 PH:208-736-4990 email: Michael@verzwyvelt.myrf.net. See website for more information www.nampamodelaviators.org. Sponsor: NAMPA MODEL AVIATORS

Float Fly In
WA
08/23/08-08/24/08 - Connell, WA (C) Float Fly In. Site: Scootener Reservoir Park. Gerald Dearing CD, 247 Endman Ln Burbank WA 99323 PH:509-543-9805 e-mail: jbdearing@msn.com . Camping on site, no hook ups, water available. $10 landing fee, raffle. Sponsor: WEAVER FIELD RC FLYERS

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