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Pullman The Palouse Ridge Runner Moscow

Palouse Region R/C Flyers Newsletter

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

If anyone has a new plane, bring it to show it off.

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Meeting Agenda, July 6, 2010
  1. Announcements
  2. Minutes
  3. Treasury Report
  4. Flying/Building Reports
  5. Spring BBQ Report
  6. Tax ID Update
  7. Parks and Rec Update
  8. Agenda Additions/New Business
  9. Program
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Notes from the Last Meeting:

Members Present:

Minutes accepted as read.

Treasury: $2650.98

Announcements

The Palouse Flyers Spring BBQ is scheduled for Saturday, June 19.

Kibby Dome indoor event is July  2-6. 

Lewiston IMAC June 12-13.

Flying/Building Reports

Don Hart installed an electronic ignition conversion kit on his 27% CAP232. This was about a two hour project to remove the magneto components and install the electronic ignition parts. Removing the magneto flywheel was the only hard part. The conversion has increased power and made starting easier.

Elmer Carlson reported that his foamy was damaged while flying in his living room. Elmer has a Lazy Ace flying with an OS120 four-stroke. He built the plane in 1979

Example of Lazy Ace

Mark Scarborough flew at the control line meet in Eugene, getting maximum appearance points for his original design "Avenger".

Old Business

Spring BBQ Planning

Mark Scarbourough will get a prize for the lucky hand poker at B&B in Spokane.

Tax ID Update

There was discussion about whether the club should incorporate as a nonprofit entity in Idaho. The fee is $30. There was no new information on whether this would require a tax filing. Bill Robinson, treasurer of the Lewiston club, says that the state sends a very short report form each year asking only for the names of club officers for the next year.

Parks and Rec Update

The club will buy three Slow Stick packages for the class so we can get a good price. Jerry Becker will look into whether a cheap ($50) 2.4gHz radio will be adequate.

Potlatch Field Update

The runway at the old mill site is looking good. Only minor repairs are required to fill the remaining cracks.

New Business

No new business.

Program

Elmer Carlson showed his first radio control system, a Citizenship radio with linear servos. This is a digital proportional system made in the 1960's.

Mark Scarborough showed a cored foam wing as used in control line stunt planes. It is VERY light and strong. The leading edge sheeting is wrapped around the foam with no leading edge strip. Much of the foam core is removed, leaving two vertical foam "spars" to retain stiffness.

Mark also showed the large collection of propellers he uses to select the optimum prop for a particular control line plane. Props from the different vendors may have different airfoils and pitch even though they are marked as having the same diameter and pitch. Mark showed a guage he uses to check the pitch. He selects a prop for the optimum RPM to suit the engine and plane. There was a very interesting discussion of torque vs horse power and prop selection. Mark also discussed proper prop balancing, including redrilling to center the mounting hole.

Upcoming Events

7/2/2010 - 7/6/2010 -- Moscow, ID (AAA) KIBBIE DOME ANNUAL 2010. Site: Kibbie Dome. Andrew Tagliafico CD PH: 503-452-0546 Email: andyruba@comcast.net. For 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 505, 507 (JSO). Sponsor: WILLAMETTE MODELERS CLUB INC

7/3/2010 - 7/4/2010 -- Eltopia, WA (AA) 34TH ANNUAL SUN FLY. Site: Basin Sod Farm. Kirby Parker CD PH: 509-375-1587 Email: kirby.parker@gmail.com. Sponsor: MID COLUMBIA R/C SOARERS

7/3/2010 -- Sumner, WA (C) RAMS DAWN PATROL & VINTAGE SCALE. Site: Rams Field. Robert Bailey CD PH: 253.854.5247 Visit: www.seattlerams.com. Event is for WWI planes, plus any vintage (pre-1960) scale planes. Campin on site, no hook ups. Concessions available. Sponsor: RAMS

7/7/2010 - 7/11/2010 -- Arlington, WA (D) ARLINGTON FLY IN. Site: Arlington Airport. Lynn King CD PH: 360-293-1183 Email: lynnk2374@comcast.net. Sponsor: SKAGIT COUNTY RC CLUB

7/10/2010 -- Redmond, WA (C) SCALE FLY IN. Site: Marymood Park. Everett Dixon CD PH: 425.558.9197 WA Sponsor: MARYMOOR RC CLUB

7/10/2010 - 7/11/2010 -- Snohomish, WA (AA) CASCADE CHALLENGE IMAC. Site: Cascade Family Airpark. Kevin Miller CD PH: 360-654-0833 Email: kevgoflyrc@msn.com. Events 411-415(JSO).

7/10/2010 - 7/11/2010 -- Wamic, OR (C) NORTHWEST SEAPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Site: Pinehollow Lakesaid Resort. Dale Mcdonald CD PH: 503-761-3319 Email: dalemcdonald@comcast.net. Fixed wing, sport, scale and electric categories, must R.O.W., effective mufflers required. Sponsor: SKY KNIGHTS RC CLUB OF PORTLAND

7/10/2010 - 7/11/2010 -- Spokane, WA (AA) SOAR PARADISE. Site: Club Field. Jim Frahm CD PH: 509-443-2716 Email: jnsfrahm@q.com. Events 442, 444, 460, 461(JSO). Sponsor: INLAND EMPIRE QUIET FLYERS

7/16/2010 - 7/18/2010 -- Moses Lake, WA (C) MOSES LAKE DAWN PATROL. Site: Mckay Field. James Tabor CD PH: 509-765-1073 Email: jtabor@homenetnw.net. $30 landing fee, normal dawn patrol plus separate AMA park flyer class. Dry RV parking, no hook ups. Lunch included for pilots. For info contact John Cerul PH:509-766-8319 e-mail: jcerul@q.com. Sponsor: MOSES LAKE RC MODELERS

7/16/2010 - 7/18/2010 -- Concrete, WA (C) SKAGIT RC BIG BIRD. Site: Municipal Airport. Charles Bulfinch CD PH: 360-293-5991 RV & dry camping available Sponsor: SKAGIT COUNTY RC CLUB

7/22/2010 - 7/25/2010 -- Monroe, WA (C-Restricted) MONROE AEROTOW. Site: Cmaa Field. Donald Bailey CD PH: 425-350-9557 Email: donald.f.bailey@boeing.com. Scale sailplane aerotow, scale motorgliders welcome. Even frequency or 2.4 ghz only. AMA or MAAC membership required. Sponsor: CASCADE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSN

7/23/2010 - 7/25/2010 -- Coupville, WA (AAA) WHIDBEY RACES. Site: Lof. Martin Hoppe CD PH: 206-999-8077 Email: indepthcreations@gmail.com. Events 422, 428(JSO). Sponsor: WHIDBEY ISLAND RC SOC

7/30/2010 - 8/1/2010 -- Snohomish, WA (C) SNOHOMISH HELI FUN FLY. Site: Club Field. Reyes Canales CD PH: 425-827-4302 Email: rc3austin@yahoo.com. Visit: www.cascademodelheli.org. Sponsor: CASCADE MODEL HELICOPTER CLUB

8/6/2010 - 8/8/2010 -- Snohomish, WA (A) BLADDER GRABBER XXXII. Site: Harvey Field. Jeffrey Rein CD PH: 256-639-2248 Email: jeffrey_a_rein@yahoo.com. Events 328, 330(JSO). Double elimination, 1/2A grabber starts noon Friday. $500 cash prizes. Fast combat Sat and Sun, 5 rounds format. Everyone flies both days. Thousands in cash prizes.

8/7/2010 - 8/8/2010 -- Nampa, ID (AA) NAMPA ESCAPE IMAC. Site: Nampa Model Aviators Field. Brandon Petersen CD PH: 208-461-9010 Email: bwp10x@hotmail.com. Events 411, 412, 413, 414, 415(JSO). Dry camping, no hook ups. Friday setup ok. No alcohol on property. $40 contest fee, $10 discount for IMAC members. Food on site, $13 BBQ Saturday night. Freestyle round Saturday. Huge prize pool for pilots. Sponsor: NAMPA MODEL AVIATORS INC

8/7/2010 - 8/8/2010 -- Carnation, WA (A) TOM EVANS MEMORIAL HLG CONTEST. Site: Canation Farm. Adam Weston CD PH: 425-260-0275 Email: red@tgworks.com. Visit: www.seattleareasoaringsociety.com. Event 441(JSO). FAI F3K hand launch rules. Concest will qualify for USA 2011 F3K team selection. For additional info James Hohensee PH:253-797-1578 e-mail hohensej@yahoo.com. Pilots meeting 9AM, contact above for gate entry code before event. See SASS web site calendar for more details. Sponsor: SEATTLE AREA SOARING SOCIETY

8/7/2010 -- Redmond, WA (C) MARYMOOR ELECTRIC FLY IN. Site: Marymoor Park. Stephen Guty CD PH: 425-301-2820 Email: ctl-alt-del@msn.com. Visit: www.mar-c.org. Awards for pilots choice, best flight, and technical achievement. $10 landing fee includes raffle tickets. AMA or MAAC required. Sponsor: MARYMOOR RC CLUB

8/14/2010 - 8/15/2010 -- Bellingham, WA (C) 5th Annual Warbirds Over Waatcom All Bird Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Gerald Becker CD PH: 360-650-0841 Email: gerab3@comcast.net. Visit: www.bellairflyers.com. 8/14 warbird only with awards for Best of Show, WWI, WWII and Military Trainer, 8/15 open to all. Random prize drawings during both days, pilot register 9am each day, flying starts after pilot/safety meeting, landing fee $10/day or $15/both includes free lunch, event is free to spectators, limited dry camping avail. Sponsor: BELL AIR RC FLYERS CLUB

8/14/2010 -- Monroe, WA (C-Restricted) FAMILY DAY. Site: Cmaa Club Field. John Smith CD PH: 425-397-7005 Email: jmsmith41@comcast.net. Open to CMAA members and their guest only. Sponsor: CASCADE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSN

8/14/2010 - 8/15/2010 -- Spokane, WA (C) NORTHWEST ELECTRIC FLY IN. Site: Hwy 195 And Paradise Rd. David Moore CD PH: 509-468-1623 Email: blueskydave@gmail.com. Visit: www.legf.org. A casual gathering of electric powered aircraft of all kinds. Raffle prizes, food, camping on site(self contained). Sponsor: INLAND EMPIRE QUIET FLYERS

8/15/2010 -- Washougal, WA (C-Restricted) FERN PRAIRIE MEMORIAL. Site: Fern Prairie Field. Jack Martin CD PH: 360-910-8677 Email: jack@scalemodelbuilder.net. Visit: fpmc.org/location.html. Electric ducted fan aircraft only in honor of Jim Gibson. 8AM to 4PM, no fee. Award for person who most reminds CD of Jim Gibson. Sponsor: FERN PRAIRIE MODELERS

8/15/2010 -- Rathdrum, ID (C) CAMS CANNED FOOD DRIVE FLY IN. Site: Cams Field. Bradford Van Wormer CD PH: 208-819-5308 Email:bvanwormer@aol.com. Visit: www.camscda.com. Entry fee of two canned food items per pilot to be donated to the local food bank. Sponsor: COEUR D' ALENE AERO-MODELING SOCIETY

8/21/2010 - 8/22/2010 -- Snohomish, WA (AA) CAN AM PATTERN CHALLENGE. Site: Cascade Family Park. John Foglesong CD PH: 206-367-6476 Email: john@nwmodelhobbyexpo.com. Events 401, 402, 403, 404, 406(JSO). Come Friday for practice. Overnight spaces abound.

8/21/2010 - 9/21/2010 -- Mcminnville, OR (C) The Electric Goose. Site: Club Field. Roger Weeks CD PH: 503-332-8376 Email: rogerrc3@verizon.net. An all electric flying event. Prizes for all entrants. Sponsor: TEAM

8/27/2010 - 8/29/2010 -- Connell, WA (C) SCOOTENEY FLOAT FLY. Site: Scooteney Reservoir Park. Gerald Dearing CD PH: 509-543-9805 Email: jbdearing@msn.com. Startin at 8AM Friday morning and fly what you bring. RC boats allowed, $15 landing fee, camp sites available, no hook ups, showers and dump sites available. Raffle. Lots of fun and fellowship.

8/27/2010 - 8/29/2010 -- Coupeville, WA (C) JETS OVER WHIDBEY. Site: Nas Olf. Albert Watson CD PH: 425-746-9519 Email: alenawatson@msn.com. Sponsor: WHIDBEY ISLAND RC SOC

8/28/2010 -- Carnation, WA (A) SASS RC HAND LAUNCH GLIDER CONTEST. Site: Carnation Farm. Adam Weston CD PH: 425-260-0275 Email: red@tgworks.com. Visit: www.seattleareasoaringsociety.com. Event 441(JSO). FAI F3K hand launch rules. Contest will qualify for USA 2011 F3K team selection. Additional contact James Hohensee PH:253-797-1578 e-mail hohensej@yahoo.com. Pilots meeting 9AM. Contact above for gate entry code before event. See SASS website calendar for more details. $10 entry fee. Sponsor: SEATTLE AREA SOARING SOCIETY

8/28/2010 - 8/29/2010 -- Snohomish, WA (A) CASCADE SCALE RALLY. Site: Cascade Airport. Robert Bailey CD PH: 253-854-5247 Email: rlbailey822000@yahoo.com. Visit: www.cascadefamilyflyers.com. Event 520(JSO). Scale Masters qualifier, also emphasis on Fun Scale event for newcomers to scale. Entry fee $30, fun scale $20. Pre-registration available, e-mail CD. Saturday night potluck, dry camping available. BBQ lunch available. Friday night pizza party.

9/4/2010 - 9/5/2010 -- Athol, ID (AA) NORTH IDAHO SOARING CHAMPIONSHIPS. Site: Farragut State Park. Lee Urbaniak CD PH: 509-455-5129 Email: lee.urbaniak@comcast.net. Events 442, 444, 460(JSO). Sponsor: INLAND EMPIRE QUIET FLYERS

9/4/2010 -- Olympia, WA (A) OLYMPIA HANDLAUNCH CONTEST. Site: Pssf Field. Russ Mcmillan CD PH: Email: russmcmillan@comcast.net. Sponsor: PUGET SOUND SILENT FLYERS

9/4/2010 -- Ontario, OR (A) WINGS OVER MALHEUR BUTTE. Site: Malheur Butte. Kendall Simmons CD PH: 208-452-7107 Email: flymustangs@hotmail.com. Events 750, 755(O). Eight rounds of scale and eight rounds of Open B combat. Registration at 9AM, first sortie at 10AM. $20 for one event, $30 for both. Lunch provided. Sponsor: SNAKE RIVER VALLEY MODELERS

9/11/2010 -- Moses Lake, WA (C) CASEY MCKAY FUN FLY. Site: Mckay Field. James Tabor CD PH: 509-765-1073 Email: jtabor@homenetnw.net. Lunch provided to contestants. Low pressure tasks. RV parking at site. Sponsor: MOSES LAKE RC MODELERS

9/11/2010 -- Sequim, WA (C) SEQUIM VALLEY AIRPORT. Site: Sequim Valley Airport. Steven Lingle CD PH: 360-417-5626 Email: barisax@olypen.com. Sponsor: OLYMPIC R/C MODELERS

9/18/2010 -- Bayview, ID (C) FLY IN. Site: Farragut State Park. Bruce Cochran CD PH: 208-755-8479 Email: it.cochran@wildblue.net. Camping is available through Farragut State Park PH:208-683-2425. $10 landing fee. Starts at 9AM. Sponsor: FARRAGUT FLYERS

9/18/2010 - 9/19/2010 -- Zillah, WA (C) FALL CLASSIC. Site: Ben's Strip. Ryan Siebol CD PH: 509-930-8132 Email: ryans@nwhs.com. Visit: www.yvam.com. Fly what you bring, breakfast, lunch on site dinner on Sat night w/entry fee, RV and camping limited space avail, $15 landing fee, free to public Sponsor: YAKIMA VALLEY AEROMODELERS

9/25/2010 - 9/26/2000 -- Entiat, WA (C) LAKE ENTIAT FLOAT FLY. Site: Entiat City Park. Dean Nichols CD PH: 509-888-2449 Email: deandot@nwi.net. Visit: www.redappleflyers.org. See map on website. Contact City of Entiat for RV reservations at 509-784-1500. Sponsor: WENATCHEE RED APPLE FLYERS