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Pullman The Palouse Ridge Runner Moscow

Palouse Region R/C Flyers Newsletter

============================ May 2008 ===============================

The next club meeting will be at Jack-in-the-Box in Moscow (Moscow-Pullman Highway), Tuesday, May 6 (contact club President Jerry Becker for information).

 

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Meeting Agenda, May 6, 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
Randy Sexton
Bob Boettcher
Vance Penton
Mark Gottschalk
Don Hart

Minutes from the last meeting were read and accepted.

Treasurer report:  $2336.62 + $60 dues;  17 members have paid, 3 complimentary

Announcements

AMA Park Pilot Program

A new AMA membership option is the Park Pilot program. Membership costs $29.95 per year and provides $500,000 liability insurance.

Park Flyer Definition:

Park Flyer models will weigh two pounds or less and be incapable of reaching speeds greater than 60 mph. They must be electric or rubber powered, or of any similar quiet means of propulsion. Models should be remotely controlled or flown with a control line, remain within the pilot’s line of sight at all times, and always be flown safely by the operator. 

A Park Flyer site can be either an outdoor or an indoor venue. When flying at sites specifically designed for Park Flyers, the pilot will keep the model within the established flight boundaries of the field. Members need to take into consideration several factors including piloting ability, weight, size, and speed of the Park Flyer model to determine if a Park Flyer site is an appropriate venue for flying a particular model. The test should be, “Can I fly this model safely and quietly at this flying site?”  [ from the AMA web site]

US Scale Team Raffle

A fund raiser for the US Scale Team. Tickets $5 or 3 for $10. Drawing May 31. Grand prize was a trip to the Top Gun 2008 - drawing March 31. There were 50 more prizes for the May 31 drawing.

Windsock Information

Jerry passed around a pamphlet with information about wind socks available from the Airport Windsock Corporation.

Club Officer Patches

Jerry passed out club officer patches to the officers present. If you are a club officer and  didn't receive yours, contact Jerry.

Flying Field Status

John Sawyer reports that the Sawyer R/C Field is ready!  Come on out and enjoy it.

Lewiston Fly In

Note: The date for the Lewiston Fly In has been changed to June 21.  This is to allow for repaving the runway - work is expected to be completed in mid-May.

Flying Reports

Don Kolb described the flight of the new "Butterfly". A loop resulted in a folded wing and a "bruised" fuselage. It should be flying again soon.

Harry Evans has designed a new profile model. Laser cut parts have been ordered.

Don Hart flew his new WoJo profile at the Lewiston club field. The maiden flight went very well.


Old Business

Mall Show

A motion was made to donate the proceeds from the PRRCF Mall Show to Wally Bigelow to help cover medical expenses -  seconded and passed.  He was being treated for cancer.

Thanks to Jerry Becker for donating the helicopter for the PRRCF Mall Show raffle.

A suggestion was made to post signs at the mall entrances advertising the event.  Also a banner should  be displayed high enough above the display to be seen from a distance.


Magnum Fuel Order

The idea of ordering a 55 gallon drum of fuel from Magnum Fuels was discussed. All 55 gallons must be sold if this is to proceed. A final decision will wait until the Lewiston club is contacted.

Lawn Mower

Mel Colvin says the mower he is offering to the club will cost $375 plus parts (such as a mower blade). This was tabled due to the massive amount of snow at Mel's home.


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.

Meeting adjourned.

Thanks to Colleen for her meeting notes.

Demonstrations

Joe Bolden showed his Hanger 9 Extra 300S ARF, a prize he won after ordering a plan from RCM magazine. Joe was not impressed with the ARF - nothing fit. It is powered by an OS46FX. The pilot figure is a Jack-in-the-Box antenna ball.


Harry Evans showed an amplifier for 72MHz he built for an R/C plane that will be dropped from a balloon flying at 90 thousand feet. This is a project of a Moscow High School student organization. Harry designed the circuit, etched the board and assembled the components. Harry also showed a small model of the Bleriot XI for .20 power. It hasn't flown yet.



Randy Sexton showed his Multiplex Cularis ARF electric motor glider. Randy was very impressed with the model. Everything fit perfectly. There a carbon fiber spars in the wings, four wing servos. The model is molded foam, but is assembled with regular thick CA (not foam-safe). Wings and horizontal stabilizer are removable and have retaining locks built in.

Don Hart showed his latest  model, a 48 inch high speed model since named the Tabanus (latin for horsefly - fastest recorded insect at 90mph). At this stage the model was all yellow with black undersides for visibility. Stripes will be applied before the maiden flight. It is powered with a TT46Pro turning an APC 9x7 prop. Speeds are expected to be in the 130-140mph range.

Upcoming Events

Orrin Crooks Memorial 31st Annual Glider Contest
ID
05/10/08-05/11/08 - Lewiston, ID (AA) Orrin Crooks Memorial 31st Annual Glider Contest for 442, 443, 444, 460(JSO). Site: Lewis & Clark RC Club Field. F Bruce Bumgarner CD, 1020 Eid Rd #8 Moscow ID 83843 PH:208-882-7126 e-mail: bcburn@aol.com . Sponsor: PALOUSE REGION RC FLYERS

Tri-City Modelers 7th Annual RC Helicopter Fun Fly
WA
5/16/08-5/18/08 - Othello, WA (C) Tri-City RC Modelers 7th Annual RC Helicopter Fun Fly. Site: Weaver Flying Field. George Vargo Jr CD, 219 Indian Court Richland WA 99354 PH:509-308-8435 email: gfvargojr@aol.com. TCRCM welcomes the Pacific Northwest flying community to the finest RC Heli flying in Easter WA. Reg $20, food, drink, and personal conveniences available. No hookups. Directions From Seattle: I90 toward Ritzville/Spokane, Off at Hwy 26 (Royal City-Othello exit). Head toward Othello, right on Hwy SR24, Right on Bench Rd, stay on Bench Rd for apporx 3 miles, left on McKinny Rd, Stay on McKinny Rd for approx .5 miles, Right on Hampton Rd, Field is .5 miles on right. Sponsor: TRI-CITY RC MODELERS

Tri-Cities Helicopter Fun Fly
WA
5/16/08-5/18/08 - Richland, WA (C) Tri-Cities Helicopter Fun Fly. Site: Higgins Field. Robert Opgenorth CD, PH:509-375-3335 email: rob.opgenorth@tcrcm.org. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, freestyle 3D, heli drag race autorotation/spot landing, night flying, t-rex 450 pylon racing, two rc truck tracks, restrooms electricity and RV hookups. $30 for weekend incl sat night spaghetti dinner. Visit www.higginsfield.com. Sponsor: MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION

Volcano Fun Fun Fly
WA
5/17/08-5/18/08 - Zillah, WA (A) Volcano Fun Fun Fly for705(JSO). Site: Bens Strip. Joe Ball CD, PH:509-697-9245 email: ball4@charter.net. Visit www.yvam.com. Sportsman, expert, and electric classes. Breakfast and lunch available on site, entry includes dinner for two Sat night, camper's and RV's welcome. Sponsor: YAKIMA VALLEY AERO MODELERS

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

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