Meeting opened at 7:05 pm.

Members present were: Pendleton, Berger, Berson, Beres, McIntyre, Annble, Smith, Granger, Stephens, Barras, Creedon, Jim and Cindy Cook, Kennedy and Olson.

Guests present were: George and Tina Denniston.

Minutes posted on Web site were approved as submitted.

Treasurers Report: The current balance of the Bank of America account is $1,869.33 and the Quimper CD is at $6,703.53.

Safety Report: Seth Stephens shared briefly about proper gusset support in air frame construction. More detail below.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Grant Smith brought to the attention of the membership that Chuck Dantzler has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Grant said that Chuck’s chemo therapy is going well and that Chuck is in good spirits.

General: Bill Berson suggested that a light acid wash was needed on the storage shed at the flying field. He said to be at the field at 8:30 am, Saturday the 18^th. There was also some conversation regarding the need to have the shed door replaced or repaired. Cindy Cook volunteered to contact a door company. Grant Smith charged the battery on the flying field’s lawn mower. He asked that those using the mower should be sure to turn off the ignition switch. And, we were reminded that the October meeting will be a swap meet.

Crash of the Month: To begin with, Bill Berson made the motion to retire the "Crash of the Month Trophy". Pete Granger seconded the motion. The vote supported that idea. The idea is to focus attention on the cause of the crash instead of embarrassing the unlucky pilot. In the meantime three crashes were reported. Bill Berson performed a spin straight in. He said that he got confused. Pete Bruce did a tip stall on landing. Something to do with the need to keep one’s airspeed high enough to counteract the wind blowing over the tail on a downwind landing. And, Walt Johnsen had an "engine out" on his twin and crashed it in the pit area so as not to have to walk so far to pick up the pieces.

Service Award: None

Meeting closed at about 7:50 pm.

Program: George Denniston, who is a MD, and certified flight instructor, shared some of his flying experience in a Concorde. He had a variety of items to show that were on display at one of the tables. He also brought a book entitled "Flying Concorde" of which he is the author. The book was on hand for those who wished to purchase it.

Now go back over the pictures again and notice the crowds of helpers. Did you find any? Nope, I did not either. Now you know why this month’s editorial blasts all of us! Pete

J From Larry Berger, our esteemed treasurer: Club dues for 2011 are due before the end of the year ($45 single; $55 family membership), the same time as the AMA dues. It would be convenient to have dues paid at either the November or December meetings, but the January meeting will also work. No matter when the dues are paid it would be VERY desirable for the dues to be paid by check, not cash.

Checks reduce the possibility of error greatly. When members pay in cash it is easier to lose track of from whom the money came in the rush of renewing at a meeting. I would greatly appreciate your help in this. It could avoid my spending hours trying to track down some slip-up.

J Thanks to Bob Kampmann for this video of a Lazy Bee:

Check out the worn out front bearing and the duct tape!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STxCKvse6Rw&feature=player_embedded

I hope to obtain a brief bio and a picture of our new members to enhance their introduction to the membership. This is voluntary on the part of the newbie, but it should be beneficial for all.

Brian Anderson is our newest member. Sure hope you will send me some info, Brian. I think it helps us get to know you a little better.

J From retired commercial pilot and friend Jack Brown:

ADOLF HITLER HAD NO IDEA THE U.S. WAS THIS CAPABLE!

J Sage words from Larry Berger:

For those who mess around with brushless motors, I made a mistake that you may wish to be aware of. I replaced the connectors on a brushless electric motor (under the watchful eye of Jim Cook). When I tested it I found that it would not run at anywhere close to full speed. I sent it back to the factory for repair or replacement, thinking it must have been defective. They found the problem was with my soldering.

In a previous life I was an aviation electronics technician in the Marines, and I have continued soldering in my laboratory since then, so I was confident that my soldering was up to par. As usual, I had tinned the wire before soldering the connector onto it. The factory technician told me that the wires in brushless motors are magnetic and coated in such a way that it is difficult to make a good solder joint. He suggested that the wire be cleaned with acid, not just resin. If I do it again, I certainly will.

October Safety Item

Thanks to Bob Aberle, Model Aviation, Nov 2009

J Seth isn’t the only one!

From the Coos Bay, Or FLIGHTLINE, Editor Don Bunyard

It was reported to your editor that one of

the Dawn Patrol fliers had a battery short out

in mid-air, causing an on board fire. The

plane crashed in some dry grass but the

flames were extinguished quickly.

Model aviation is generally a safe hobby,

but it has the potential for disaster, with spinning

props, novice fliers, and electrical problems,

to name a few. Be safe, check everything twice! It’s

Murphy’s Law; if anything can go wrong, it will!

There was a time when work parties were composed of the majority of the membership. That is how the benches and tables got built. That is how the shed was emplaced. The old work parties were a lot of fun and we accomplished a lot. I am ashamed to report that the recent shed cleanup work party was done by just 2 people! I think Jim Crumley and Roy Greene may have assisted, but the vast majority of the work was done by Bill Berson and Seth Stevens—and there was a lot of work. Stuff had to be pulled away from the shed, the tall grass mowed down, and then the real work started. I was not able to witness the whole process for even a small section, but from what I was able to observe Seth did the initial scrub and Bill followed up with another scrub. They must have done some sort of a rinse after that. That, my friends, is a lot of hard work. When I got there a little after 10:00 the shed was looking like new except for the side toward the road which they were working on.

Why did all this work fall on just 2 people out of a membership of about 50??? What is the matter with the rest of us??? I’m sorry I was not there to help, but I had to help my wife with a commitment. I wish I had risked my marital bliss and gone anyway. I hope all of you feel as bad about this as I do.

J Thanks to Bob Kampmann for this pearl of wisdom:

October—Cook

Please express your appreciation to these folks for their efforts.

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 (JPEG) pictures are also acceptable.

The officers will meet as usual at 6:30 to sort out the dire events of the month and perhaps create a few of their own! This month is the annual swap meet so be sure to bring all the excess inventory you have—and bring money to replenish your treasures.

Pete Granger

granger@olypen.com