MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

Cindy delivering the minutes

Minutes of the 04-11-06 Meeting of the Tri-Area RC Flyers General Meeting:

The meeting was called to order at 6:58 pm at the SKP Clubhouse. Attending were: Austin, Anliker, Berson, Cooks (2), Crumley, Dantzler, Fitch, Granger, Greene, Hanke, Henley, Marken, Maupin, Oaks, Olson, & Ryder. Visitor: Doug Olsen.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer's report showed a total balance of $5573.72. The breakdown was as follows: $934.78 in checking account, $570 in fuel inventory (reduced by 4 gals) and $4068.94 in a CD. Bill has the AMA charter certificate for 2006. Insurance papers are to be sent to Roger Short. Treasurer’s report approved.

Old Business

1. Old sign (Wylie) to be varnished with 1 more coat by Hanke.
2. Safety note: if a lipo battery becomes ignited, a smoke alarm may not detect it. (don't ask how we know this)!

New Business

1. David Henley has an LT 40 to donate to the club. It has no receiver or transmitter. A comment was made to clean out the planes currently in the trailer.
2. The field maintenance list was passed around.

The Crash of the Month Trophy goes to John Fitch. Unfortunately, his Astro Hog will never fly again!

We are raffling Bob Reinach's donation - a Kyosho Patricia 10 motor glider for $1/ticket. The drawing will be at the next meeting. The raffle has raised $32 for the club already.

Show & Tell - Jim Cook gave a demonstration of his electric Blade CX helicopter (without mishap). Pete Granger showed us a clever way to carry RC planes in the back of a van.

AROUND THE CLUB

>The old picture of the Duncan Balsa Bugs rang Bob Kampmann’s bell. He sent me this 1953 picture of himself holding a Kenhi Bobcat U-control. As I recall, the "hi" in Kenhi was for High Johnson, a noted U-control stunt flyer of the day. I can’t remember who the "Ken" part stood for.

Bob thinks the plane was powered by an Ohlson and Rice 29 red head.

>I drove by the field on Tuesday April 4 and was surprised at the activity, as there were 4 cars there. I recognized cars belonging to Crumley, Fitch, and Anliker, but did not ID the other vehicle. Jim sure gets the troops out no matter what the weather!

>Here is Jim Cook demonstrating his tiny electric helicopter at the April meeting as ye olde editor attempts to blind him with the flash.

>Last fall Pete Hanke had a lipo battery incident in which he woke up from a sound sleep to find the house filled with smoke. The important thing here is that the smoke detectors scattered through the house did not go off and wake the family. The smoke detectors were the particulate detection type and it appears that lipo smoke particulates do not set off this type.

HINTS, KINKS, AND STUFF

>When traveling with airplanes repairs are sometimes necessary for which time or materials are in short supply. Self-adhesive trim film makes a quick patch for torn covering. Trim away the torn material to where the covering is still taut. Make sure the surface surrounding the hole is oil free. Alcohol is effective for this task. Cut out a patch at least ½ inch bigger than the hole on all sides using rounded corners and slap it on. Check out Hawg Wild for a sample of this repair.

>The May ’06 issue of R/C REPORT has an excellent write-up on after run oils and how to effectively lube the engine. Brian Winch, their Australian engine guy is the author and it appears in his monthly column "The Oily Hand." Once you learn to understand his colorful language (it is not really English as we know it) I’m sure you will benefit from the reading.

JUST PLANE FUN

>Nate Moffett sent me this picture. It shows me engaged in some pretty intense flying. Now if I had only thought to bring along a can of pop…

I must have been flying my GWS Slo Stik electric, as everything else I have requires more attention.

EDITORIAL

It is so good to be back! I can hardly wait to go flying, but for the time being I have grounded myself. Last month I talked about being conscious of physical capabilities and flight safety. I am an example this month due to a back problem that has been tough to shake off. As a result, the pain disrupts my normal sleep pattern, and I feel weak and shaky. I have no business flying, so I am not.

FOR SALE OR TRADE

If you want to list an item, just send me the details including your name, phone number, and asking price or trade-for item. Low pixel count digital pictures are also acceptable.

>Gloria Phillips, Lonnie’s widow, has decided to sell his 3 pattern airplanes. They are in good condition complete with engines and radios—I think 2 of them have retracts. Just charge the batteries and fuel them up; they are ready to go. Lonnie was a superb builder, and these planes reflect his skill and talent. Gloria will be listing the planes on E-BAY, but in the meantime if you are interested give her a call at 385-5221.

MONTHLY MEETING May 9 at the SKP Clubhouse

Bob Reinach has donated a new in box ARF motor glider called the Patricia 10. It was originally intended to be powered by an OS 10, but appears perfect for an electric conversion. The club is raffeling it off with tickets going for $1.00 each, no volume discounts. The raffle was initiated at the April meeting and will be concluded at the May meeting. The timing is perfect for thermal sniffing in those soft summer breezes, so come to the meeting and see how your luck is!

Pete Granger

granger@olypen.com