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Prop-tips
Newsletter of “The Discover Flying R/C Club”
An AMA “Silver” Leader Club
Winter 2008 AMA Charter No. 1897 Founded 1984 www.discoverflying.org
Discover Flying R/C Club
838 Old Bass River Road
Dennis, MA 02638
President
The 2008
Carl Vogel
508-783-7055
rcakropilot@aol.com
Vice-President
William Golliff
508-394-4410
kbgolliff@verizon.net
Secretary
Tony Fajao
508-771-7597
passes into history!!!
c.collision@verizon.net
Treasurer
James Fournier
Details Inside
508-385-8077
sam838@comcast.net
Newsletter Editor
Carl Vogel
508-783-7055
Field Marshall
James Fournier
508-385-8077
Safety Committee
William Scott-Chairman
248-892-2525
a65jaguar@msn.com
Bud Newton
508-430-1017
bandj31@juno.com
Norm Lague
508-428-8104
norm.l@friedlineandcarter.com
Tony Fajao
508-771-7597
c.collision@verizon.net
Tom Clemence
508-394-5063
clemencet@comcast.net It was cold and breezy but once again we had a terrific day of flying and fun as more than 70
Richard Martell people from several clubs joined us for our New Years Day “Frost Fly”
508-833-0633
richdmartell1@netzero.net
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club, and our attention, as it should be. Many of the
challenges we had eight years ago actually do still exist, and Raffles Continue at our
we face an increasing number of challenges that surface every
day, not all of them easily resolved. But short of losing our Club Meetings
flying field, which does not look likely in the foreseeable
future, we will continue to work out the various issues we are
confronted with.
We are now faced with an ever increasing cost of operation.
Combined with the aforementioned declining membership,
many of the things that we do as a club will need to change.
Our costs have doubled during the past eight years with many
of the things we all have grown accustomed to have become
so costly that it warrants our serious attention. This is forcing
us to reevaluate virtually everything we do in order to remain
viable. Irregardless of what changes we make for the future
FROM THE PRESIDENT we will continue to have a great club with some truly
wonderful people as its members.
Well another year has passed and I sincerely hope all of you
Our club actually has accomplished a lot in the past eight
had a safe and joyous holiday season.
years. Some things are just easier than others.
As I write this column I am entering my eighth year as your
I look forward to seeing everyone in 2008.
president. Beyond any doubt, this is not the same club that it
was eight years ago. During these past eight years our club ______________________ One of New England’s best Hobby Shops, “R/C Buyers
has grown from barely 30 members to almost 100 just a year Warehouse” is saying “Thank You” to our club and has
ago. Our treasury was barely $1000 then and grew to well Time to Renew Your Club provided us with discount certificates that our members can
over $5000 just a year ago, when we actually discussed long use in their upcoming “Spring Discount Club” promotion.
term investing. Our club didn’t have a newsletter at all back
Membership
During the months of February, March, April and May at our
then, now we have the quality example you now hold, Membership renewal is now due. All current memberships club meeting we will raffle two 20% discount certificates that
published and mailed regularly. Just about all of our members
expire on January 31st. For your convenience we have can be used during that month.
were flying glow powered airplanes back then. Now we see
included an application with this newsletter. Applications may
lots of electrics, helicopters, gas burners, aerobatic and 3D RC Buyers Warehouse carries a full line of R/C equipment
also be obtained from our website or at the field.
birds, foamies and just about everything in between. We did including airplanes, helicopters, cars & trucks, boats, radios,
hold a couple of events back then too. These events still exist, For fastest renewal please follow the instructions. Each RC engines, and all the accessories you need. They also carry
but now they are much larger, AMA Sanctioned, very well year we experience a wide variety of methods used to renew a large inventory of the most popular electric airplane ARF’s
attended (by the other clubs) and highly respected among the memberships. This only causes delays and frustration for you and kits, brushless motors, brushless speed controllers,
clubs in our district. We are also now recognized as a and for us. lithium polymer batteries, and chargers. With over 18,000
“Leader Club” by the AMA, something not even dreamed of items in stock they have largest selection of quality RC
Also please insure we have your correct e-mail address. The e-
eight years ago. Eight years ago we weren’t worried about equipment and supplies in New England.
mail vehicle is being used more and more by our club to keep
losing our flying field. At all!! That came later. And efforts to Store Hours:
the members informed and up to date about club and
involve our community soon followed. Back then our clubs
modeling activities in our area and other time sensitive RC Buyers Monday: Closed
primary objective was to get more qualified instructors to Tuesday: 9am-8pm
material. As we progress into the future this medium will Warehouse
help the new guys and to figure ways to get more people to Wednesday: 9am-5pm
become an ever more important method of club
attend the monthly meetings. Maybe even have some low key Thursday: 9am-8pm
communication. 95 Northeastern Blvd.
events that attracted our members to the flying field more Friday: 9am-5pm
______________________ Nashua, NH 03062
than just occasionally. We’re still working on those. Saturday: 9am-2pm
603-595-2494
Now, eight years later our membership is declining again, we By-Laws Vote at February Sunday: Closed
have less than $1000 in our treasury, again. We still don’t Follow these directions and check the map below: Take Rt 3
have instructors, and after a brief surge we actually have Meeting north into Nashua. Get off at exit 4. At the top of the exit
declining attendance at the meetings, again. Although we ramp, turn left over the highway. Turn right at the Shell
aren’t exactly fighting for the survival of our flying field, it’s As most of you probably know by now our club is in the
not as secure as we would like it to be, and we aren’t really process of incorporating in the State of Massachusetts under Station. At the next traffic light, bear right onto Northeastern
Section 501 (c) (7) of the Internal Revenue code. Blvd. Go about another mile; the store is on the right.
preparing for it either. Our community efforts have at least
withered, if not totally dried up. But now, finally, we are This process has been time consuming but has been For more information about this terrific hobby shop visit their
incorporating. progressing smoothly. Our clubs incorporation committee website at www.rcbuyers.com
We the elected officers of your club can only do so much. We consisting of Norm Laque, Ray Leoni, Robert Prall, Bill
always have had, and continue to have, one of the best flying Scott, Bill Golliff, Carl Vogel, Tony Fajao, Nick Squillante
fields in the district. And that one thing is the all important and Jim Fournier has done a tremendous job of ironing out the
and primary focus of our details of two of the most important documents in our club;
the Articles of Organization and the By-Laws.
NELSON LAURA Both our current and future by-laws require that we provide a
30 day notification to the membership when a by-law
amendment vote will be placed on the meeting agenda.
CENTERLINE HOBBIES
Trains q Radio Control q Models q Supplies This is to inform everyone that at our next meeting, February
13th we have placed this item on the agenda and we will vote
Telephone to adopt these revised by-laws. A copy of these by-laws has
167 Corporation Rd. (508) 771-1244 been placed on our website under the “Members Only”
Hyannis, MA 02601 email-hobbies@capecod. section. If anyone has any questions or input they want
net considered contact Carl at the number or e-mail on this
newsletter or better yet plan to attend the meeting.
www.centerlinehobbies.com
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December 12, 2007
MEETING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:44PM, with 19 members
and 2 guests present. This was our club’s official annual
meeting of the membership as required by the by-laws. Due to
this being also our Christmas Party the secretary’s minutes,
treasurer’s report, safety committee report, and field report
November 14, 2007 were deferred.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35PM, with 19 members Old Business:
and 1 guest present. The guest subsequently joined the club. Officers for 2008
The Secretary’s minutes were read and accepted. Carl Vogel, Bill Golliff, Tony Fajao and Jim Fournier were
Carl reported that Chris Siderwicz received the management nominated as the club officers and William Scott as Safety
contract for Cape Cod Airport for three years. Officer/Committee Chairman at the November meeting.
There were no other candidates. Motion was made to accept
Treasurers Report: Acting Treasurer Jim Fournier reported
these members as officers for 2008, seconded and approved
a current club balance of $2893.19. Jim also submitted his
unanimously.
annual report of club finances which are made part of these
minutes. Meeting Adjourned at 7:55PM.
Jim reemphasized the necessity of our club reviewing and _________________________
perhaps scaling back some of our activities. Jim utilized his
anticipated field budget requirements for 2008 as an example January 9, 2008
of how costs have increased. Meeting was called to order with 11 members present. New
Much discussion ensued and several cost cutting areas were member Will Sgarlat was introduced. The Secretary’s minutes
discussed as were proposals for increasing revenue, including from November and December were read and accepted.
a dues increase. Carl stated that the club officers will be
Treasurers Report: Jim Fournier reported a current club
working on an operating budget for 2008 and outlines the
balance of $2751.32. Currently 29 members have renewed for Also the expenses at our Summer Cookout and Swap Meet
criteria that they would be working with. This will be
2008 and there are 2 new members. Jim again reemphasized were also discussed. Increasing costs versus insufficient or
discussed in detail starting with the January meeting. The
the necessity of our club reviewing the cost structure of our non-existent income from these events led to much discussion
proposal for a dues increase will be placed on a subsequent regarding alternatives available. In particular our upcoming
activities.
meeting agenda with a final decision made before our recess Swap Meet in May was felt sufficiently unable to even cover
in May. Website Report: Tony Fajio reported many changes/updates its own costs that a motion was made to cancel the swap meet
Website Report: Tony Fajio reported that due to the to the website including many new photo’s and a direct link to for this year. Motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
expiration of our domain name our website was cut off for the AMA website.
The annual Summer Cookout was also discussed to a large
approximately 2 weeks. This occurred because Dennis Field Marshall’s Report: Jim Fournier reported that the field extent. Carl described how and why the event has progressed
Penner, the previous administrator of our website, had moved has been brush cut. Originally not slated until 2008 Jim was
into the large event that it currently is, including community
out of the area and his e-mail address was no longer valid. able to have it accomplished now at a substantial savings to involvement and district status. Numerous alternatives and
After contacting Dennis attempts were made unsuccessfully the club. Jim also reported the he should be able to repair the
modifications were discussed including limiting food items we
to transfer the account to another individual. Tony paid the hurricane damage to the umbrellas. provide, limiting attendance to members of our club and the
required fees and our website was reestablished. This
Safety Officer’s Report: Bill Scott reported that the fire Otis club, different raffles, etc. Dialogue about charging for
problem should not reoccur for another 9 years.
extinguisher has been inspected and found to be in serviceable these items and landing fee’s especially for non-members were
Field Marshall’s Report: Jim reported some damage due to condition. Also the sand buckets for Li-Po fires are also also discussed. Due to the already lengthy meeting and the
Hurricane Noel, most of it minor. Some of the umbrellas may serviceable. First Aid kit supplies are also adequate. extensive consideration necessary it was decided to place this
need to be replaced if they cannot be repaired. Jim in his item on the agenda for continuation at the February meeting.
treasurer’s report outlined some of his field and financial Old Business:
requirements for 2008. Incorporation-The incorporation committee consisting of Meeting Adjourned at 9PM.
Norm Laque, Ray Leoni, Robert Prall, Bill Scott, Bill Golliff,
Old Business:
Carl Vogel, Tony Fajao, and Jim Fournier meet twice, on
Incorporation-The Incorporation Committee consisting of
December 5th and again on the 27th to rework our club by-
Norm Laque, Ray Leoni, Nick Squillante, Bill Scott, Bill
laws. The committee distributed copies of the new by-laws for
Golliff, Carl Vogel, Tony Fajao, and Jim Fournier as the
attending members review. Since the by-laws require a 30
alternate, meet on Thursday, November 1st to iron out the
notification before a by-law amendment vote may take place,
details and draft a final version of the required Articles of
it was decided to post the proposed by-laws on the club
Organization,. After circulating copies of this final draft to
website in the “Members Only” section. The vote for
the members in attendance, Carl recommended that we accept
acceptance will take place at the February club meeting. Carl
the recommendations of the committee. A motion was made,
will e-mail all members that the vote will be on the agenda.
seconded and passed unanimously to accept these as our
Anyone with any input regarding the proposed by-law
clubs Articles of Organization. A copy of the articles is
changes should e-mail Carl.
incorporated into these minutes.
New Business:
The committee will now focus attention on the club by-laws
th, again at Jim 2008 Budget-Carl distributed an example of a proposed
and will meet on Wednesday, December 5
budget format which he felt our club should develop. Many
Fourniers residence at 6:30PM. Committee member Nick
items are currently unavailable due to the absence of Bill
Squillante asked to be replaced due to his migration south and
Golliff. However, the information provided did put emphasis
was replaced by Robert Prall.
on the necessity of the club administrators to thoroughly
Member Dave Britt brought up the desperate need for evaluate our club activities. Although it appears that the club
additional club flight instructors. can maintain the flying field and most administrative areas,
New Business: Nomination of club officers for 2008. There large expenses such as the newsletter and our organized
were no other interested candidates and no opposition to the events can under scrutiny. Various alternatives to publishing
incumbent officers being nominated for 2008. and mailing the newsletter (the most expensive item) were
Meeting Adjourned at 9:21PM discussed.
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DFRCC CHRISTMAS Ultra light scale, ducted fan jets and multi-engine aircraft are
also taking to the air in this "inside" atmosphere.
PARTY
Although toned down from last years mega-blowout, 21
members and guests joined us for our December meeting and
Christmas Part held this year at Centerline Hobbies. No
raffles, door prizes or waiters serving us drinks, just good old
fun and friendship. The club provided pizza and beverages
and many attending members contributed items that made for
quite a variety of food and Christmas merriment. This is
always a great event no matter where it’s held, especially
since our flying season is pretty much over this allows us the
much needed opportunity to get together. If you missed it you
missed a great time. Our Vice-President Bill Golliff, Treasurer Jim Fournier
and Safety Officer Bill Scott converse with the group.
E-flite's Tensor ARF provides a great way to have fun
indoors this winter
Another attraction with these types of models is the cost. Kits
for basic airframes usually cost between $30 and $60, and
Everyone lining up for the food. many even include the motor and propeller. Add a speed
control, battery and a basic radio, and you are in the air for
Although it appears to be standing room only, there was less than $200. Virtually all model distributors offer complete
plenty of room for everyone. aircraft, including radio and batteries, which can fly in the
larger indoor facilities for less that $100.
Indoor flying is a real bonus for flyers living in the cold
northern climates. Until recently, wintertime flying could be
somewhat of a hassle. It was coats, gloves, hats and hand
warmers. Now, many clubs are offering opportunities for
weekly fly-ins at local school or recreation center
gymnasiums. Not only is it great for some quality flying time
with your buddies, it keeps those thumbs dialed in for when
spring gets here. I can assure you that there is nothing more
fun than stepping into a warm building on a cold, snowy
winter's evening and flying a model aircraft.
The huge main table was stuffed to capacity with food
of all sorts. Large indoor flying events are also coming of age. These
shows definitely take the swap meet theme to the next level.
About 6 people from the “Cape Cod & Island Model Vendors and manufacturers not only sell product out of their
Railroad Club” joined us for some food and friendship. booths, but also give actual flying demonstrations. Shows
Several of their members gave us the tour of their such as the JR Indoor Electric Festival (www.jriefestival.com)
railroad setup and answered our myriad of questions. offers the unique opportunity to buy-and-fly without leaving
They are really a great bunch of guys and share the the building.
facility with us.
____________________________________________
Welcome to the World
of Indoor Flight
Once again the members were able to enjoy the Written By: Terry Nitsch
benefits of our club and the many friends.
Imagine that every time you wanted to fly your model plane,
you would be greeted with perfect weather conditions.
Absolutely no wind, comfortable temperatures, low humidity,
and available twenty-four hours a day. "Utopia?" you might
ask. No, just your local gymnasium, arena or golf dome!
Welcome to the wonderful world of indoor electric flight.
ParkZone Slo-V swoops through a gym
Breakthroughs in battery technology, the use of strong, thin,
high-density foams, small powerful radio components, and I believe there is no better time than the present to be involved
the continuing evolution of small, high-torque electric motors in RC flying. Technology and miniaturization have given us
have literally made the sky (or in this case, the ceiling) the the opportunity to enjoy our hobby in comfort twelve months
limit. The latest aircraft designs allow a pilot to perform an a year, regardless of conditions. Like I said, the sky (or
entire 3D schedule inside a gymnasium. ceiling) is the limit!
Another view of the huge hobby shop facility.
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DFRCC FROST FLY
AND CHILI-FEST
This event has been held for more than 20 years and is hosted
jointly by the Discover Flying R/C Club and the Otis Model
Aero Club. The event alternates every year between our
flying field and the Otis field which is located in Falmouth.
This year our club hosted more than 70 people and for the
second time it was an AMA sanctioned event.
An approaching storm threatened to arrive in the early Bill Lopes from the Otis club always enjoys flying his
afternoon hours as frost covered the early morning ground Stearman regardless of the wind.
making it a true frost fly. But for the kick-off it was sunny
“First official flight of 2008” was Dave Britt.
and calm as people and pilots arrived. Many representatives
from numerous other clubs were in attendance, including a
large contingent from the Wingbusters in Halifax, and the
South Shore R/C Club in Bridgewater, and of course many
from our sister club in Falmouth.
Just plain fun and camaraderie was the name of the game as
27 registered pilots flew all types of aircraft including
electrics, foamies, helicopters and big gas burning aerobatic
giants. And even though the notorious Cape Cod wind did
start kicking up by late morning, that didn’t stop any of the
flying and none of the fun.
Of course Chili is not only the food of choice this time of
year but it is the prime component of this event dutifully The erratic wind and in-flight turbulence made for some
mastered and prepared by Dick Manning of the Otis club. Don Landry and OMAC President Bill Killen along with serious concentration on the flight line.
Several other folks also brought in food items giving us a real Sid Kimber joined us from the Otis Club.
variety to appease every palate.
This event grows in popularity every year and is an icon for
our two clubs. This year’s event being the biggest Frost Fly
yet. We look forward to it every year as it’s pretty much the
last chance for flying we get until spring. It is held regardless
of the weather, so next January 1st, be sure to bring a plane, a
healthy appetite and join us for some truly great R/C fun,
flying and friendship.
See you next year.
The ever affable Dick Manning Our club Secretary Tony Fajao corrupting our clubs
Chili-master extraordinaire. youth. That’s “Helicopter Matt” Atti receiving buddy box
instruction on the famous “Potato Cannon”.
Our field always looks cold and barren this time of year.
But exciting things were in store for this New Years day
event.
Tiffany and Sean Clancey came from the South Shore R/“First Official Crash of 2008” was credited to the flying
C Club in Bridgewater. Sean is the Secretary for team of Markham Scott and Markham Scott Jr. who
SSRCC. Also in attendance was Horst Hesshaus joined us from the Wingbusters club in Halifax. It all
SSRCC Vice-President. happened when their battery pack was ejected from the
airplane during aerobatic maneuvers. Also joining us
from Wingbusters was Bob Scott and Lee Woodworth.
Next year all the fun will
Frost covered the ground as everyone arrived officially
be at the OTIS field in
making this a bonafide “Frost Fly” Falmouth!!!
Don’t miss it.
Marciano Amarall readies his DA-50 powered
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AeroWorks Edge 540.
South Shore R/C Club’s
ROAD “Frozen Feather Fun-Fly”
TRIPS On Sunday, December 9th it was 30 degrees outside with
snow on the ground, a high overcast, the threat of an
approaching snow storm and dead calm winds made for a
great day for the Frozen Feather Fun fly. And what a great
Pennsylvania Indoor time we had. I am a member of this club also and when their
latest newsletter promoted this event I just knew it would be
Flying fun.
The hospitality of the club officials and the members in
Submitted by Hahns Sagemuehlgeneral was some of the best I have ever had the fortune to
enjoy. Event Director Sean Clancey, who is the new club
Your recent announcement of indoor flying in Plymouth is secretary, and President Zahoor Bajwa, also new this year, SSRCC Secretary Sean Clancey and President Zahoor
made everyone feel welcome and notable. They also brought Bajwa welcome the participants and brief the pilots on
almost coincidental with the first indoor session of the season
of our somewhat local group (25 mile radius) which took hot coffee, donuts, and at lunchtime offered sandwiches to the day’s events.
place last Friday, at the indoor soccer facility in everyone in attendance. Baj even went around the parking lot
Campbelltown, PA, just east of Hershey. to our wives who were trying to keep warm in the cars and
not only offered refreshments, but also offered the warmth
The site is available most Friday's from 11AM through 2PM
and comfort of his RV.
and costs $20 each. The attendance shown was pretty typical
based on last winter's season. Since this was a fun fly there were also competitive type
events. 10 pilots participated in a variety of airplanes ranging
The guys fly in many categories ranging from Park
from trainers, sport, aerobatic and even an old time Midwest
Flyers through HLG, with helicopters and free flight rubber
PowerMaster. There were 5 events starting with a spot
in between. I myself have not been able to participate as yet
landing contest called “BlackJack”. The runway was marked
but the relative simplicity and ARF availability of e-
with squares each containing a number. We did touch and
flight (and free flight) components sure makes it very
go’s with each one accumulating points just like the card
tempting.
game. Of course, if you went over 21, you busted. Then there
was a balloon bust contest which was rally a lot of fun.
Those balloons were a lot harder to hit than you might think.
There was also a skydiver drop contest and a dead stick
duration contest where bonus points were received if your The contestants gather for a group photo. Many others
airplane stopped right on a designated spot. It was great. Of were in attendance to enjoy the day and the great flying.
course once the events were over the field was opened for ________________________________________
general flying which continued all day.
One day the first grade teacher was reading the story of
This was truly a great event put on by some really wonderful Chicken Little to her class. She came to the part of the
people. I hope they do it again next year. Thanks SSRCC for story where Chicken Little tried to warn the farmer.
a great day of fun, flying and comradeship. For more photo’s
She read, ".... and so Chicken Little went up to the farmer
go to www.ssrcc.org.
and said, "The sky is falling, the sky is falling!"
The teacher paused then asked the class, "And what do you
think that farmer said?"
This is our huge flying facility. As you can see lighting is One little girl raised her hand and said, "I think he said:
no problem. 'Holy Shit! A talking chicken!'"
The teacher was unable to teach for the next 10 minutes.
It was truly a frozen day with snow on the ground and
an approaching snowstorm in the forecast.
Some of our group and their numerous airplanes.
Although appearing rather sparse in this early photo,
numerous airplanes and helicopters finally arrived for
the event.
As you can see there is a variety of aircraft types.
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TECHNICAL
• Do store your Li-Poly packs in a fire-proof container.
Li-Poly batteries are used everyday safely in cell phones,
STUFF laptops, consumer electronics, and iPods. In our hobby, we
are pushing these batteries to their limits, charging and
discharging them at high rates and sometimes smashing them
into the ground at high speeds. We need to respect their
Li-Poly Battery Basics potential and keep it safe.
Enjoy the power and convenience of electric flight with Li-
by Paul GentilePoly batteries; I do. Just respect the energy stored in that little
Li-Poly package and it will reward you with some of the
The popularity of electric-powered aircraft has soared (pun fastest,
intended) over the past few years. Part of the reason behind 3-Dest (if that is a word), most fun flying you will have.
the recent popularity has been the advent of Lithium Polymer
or Li-Poly batteries. Li-Poly batteries pack a high energy-to- Li-Poly Quick Reference
weight ratio when compared to their Ni-Cad and NiMH C = Current
battery cousins. This stored energy has good and bad S = Serial
potential, and we will touch on both here. P = Parallel Measure 4.5 inches from the hub and
Li-Poly Cell Voltage mark.
Li-Poly battery cells are 3.7 volts, as compared to Ni-Cad and
NiMH batteries which are 1.5 volts per cell. When Li-Poly Cells x 3.7 = voltage
batteries are wired in parallel, they do not discharge like other 1 cell = 3.7 volts
batteries. In addition, when you wire cells in parallel, each 2 cells in series = 7.4 volts
cell only sees half the total current, or amp draw. 3 cells in series = 11.1 volts
mAh = milliamp hour rating of a battery’s capacity under load.
Total current is very important for Li-Poly batteries and is
1000mAh = 1 Amp
identified with a C rating. You may see Li-Poly batteries
advertised as 3C, 6C, 8C, or 10C. This means that a 3C 1500 From: The Monmouth Model Airplane Club, Inc.
MA (1.5 amp) Li-Poly battery pack should never be Keansburg, New Jersey
discharged at a rate higher than 3 x1500 MA or 4500 MA _________________________
(4.5 amps). Discharging a Li-Poly beyond this rating could
cause damage to the cells or even fire. A very serious
concern. Changing a propeller on your airplane can change
Cutting Propellers for
the current draw and cause higher than expected discharge
rates. So it is beneficial to have a current meter on hand. The
Electric Models
manufacturer’s specifications for the motor, speed control, by Dennis Robbins
and propeller combination you are running also come in very
handy. Electric-powered airplanes are continuing to gain popularity, Cut but not sanded. Snap along the
which can easily be seen in the abundance of kits, motors, knife score mark.
The other letters on Li-Poly packs refer to S for serial wiring
speed controls, and accessories. The availability of supplies
of cells and P for parallel wiring of cells. A 3S pack would be
used in the electric world of RC is making the construction,
3.7 volts x 3 cells = 11.1 volts. A 3P pack would mean three
setup, and flying of these hobby wonders so easy almost
parallel cells, or 3.7 volts and a higher C rating. A 3S 3P pack
anyone can have an electric airplane in the air in just a few
would have 3 cells in serial (11.1 volts) and 3 cells in parallel.
hours.
Li-Poly batteries also do not require cycling, or discharging
like other batteries. In fact, you never want to cycle down Li- Sometimes, even with all the available supplies, you still have
Poly batteries. You should always leave a partial charge, to to make or modify your own parts to get exactly what you
avoid damage. want, and that leads us to this article about cutting propellers.
There are a number of different propellers made for the
Chargers and speed controls should always be rated for Li-
electric enthusiast, but what if you need one that is not
Poly use. Do not attempt to use your Ni-Cad or NiMH
available, or perhaps you want a prop that has maybe a little
equipment. An improper charge rate could cause a Li-Poly
less diameter than the ones readily sold in the hobby stores?
pack to explode and burn at over 2000 degrees. A non Li-
What if you have a nick out at the end of the propeller or
Poly rated speed control could cause over discharge and cell
perhaps you prefer a certain pitch, but not the diameter?
damage.
Why not modify them yourself? Here is how I cut and modify
Here is a list of dos and don’ts for your Li-Poly packs:
my propellers for slight modifications in the performance of
• Never put your Li-Poly packs in water and never put
my aircraft. By reducing the diameter from 10 inches to 9 Sand to desired shape.
water on the packs.
inches, greater propeller clearance and reduced airspeed were
• Don’t leave your Li-Poly batteries unattended while
attained for a particular airplane.
charging. See www.modelaircraft.org for this year’s
list of people whose cars and houses have burned
down while leaving packs unattended during
charging.• Don’t puncture or short out Li-Poly
batteries.
• Don’t fully discharge your Li-Poly packs, this will
damage the cells.
• Don’t put the Li-Poly battery in your car, or leave it
in your airplane after a crash. If the battery is
damaged internally, you may not notice. According
to the AMA, several members’ cars have already
burned up this year due to this scenario.
• Do use common sense and respect the energy that is Stock 10-inch x 4.7-inch slow-fly
stored in that little package. propeller.
• Do follow all manufacturer ratings and specifications
for use and storage.
Balance propeller after any modifications.
From: The Hi-Sky RC Club
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Midland, Texas
There are several benefits for students to do this while still Martha were not destroyed? The term historiography is not in
SAFETY
using the buddy-box system. First, in order to keep the my 20-year-old dictionary, so my unofficial definition of the
airplane under desired and controlled conditions, wind word is that it is the study of historical viewpoints that make
generally forces student pilots to be more active to maintain up history. History is therefore made of viewpoints that are
control during the flight, which equates to a faster learning voiced and heard or read by the historian. Who is to say that
curve. Second, we always have some amount of wind at the there wasn’t an irritated farmer near the western front taking
Winter Wear field, therefore pilots should not be afraid of it. pot shots at the red triplane and exclaimed, “I got him!” His
story will never muddy the history of the death of the Red
Better yet, pilots should learn how to deal with windy
Baron because he only told the story to his wife, and she
Here we are at the close of another flying season—for most conditions, provided the model is capable of flying in that
didn’t believe him anyway.
of us anyway. We do have a few members who fly year condition. An electric foamy airplane weighing less than 10
round. But don’t give up on the weather just yet. The past ounces, for instance, should not be flown on windy days, Accurate history is hard to come by. The most accurate
several weekends have seen good flying weather and we especially by a student pilot or one having recently soloed. An history is recorded immediately after the event and includes
should have several more before the cold really sets in. When underpowered or marginally powered model will also be more as many viewpoints as possible (or at least the viewpoint that
the cold does come our way, you don’t have to go into sensitive to even light wind. has the greatest following). Then we record the history of that
hibernation until spring; just be prepared for it. event to give praise to the good and study the bad to learn
The general rule of thumb I use for not flying because it’s too
First, protect your body from the cold. I got myself a full from our mistakes. We all make mistakes and would probably
windy depends on how hard it is to assemble the model in the
cold-weather jump suit—you know the kind your see guys rather forget them. The downside is that we will most likely
wind. If the wind places my model at high risk for damage
wearing at gas stations. In fact, my car mechanic got it for repeat those mistakes if we don’t deal with them. The most
during assembly, then it’s too windy to fly. I have flown in
me. costly mistakes are those we deal with the quickest. A series
excessively windy conditions a few times over the years.
of little mistakes that lead to a bigger mistake is much harder
Next thing is to protect your hands. Some fliers use However, in each case, the flight was no longer enjoyable
to correct or learn from because the first couple of mistakes
transmitter gloves that cover both hands and the transmitter. because I was constantly correcting for wind-related issues,
become insignificant in our memory and forgotten. We find
Personally, I prefer gloves but I found that I couldn’t feel the with the landing being the most intensive and nerve-racking
ourselves thinking, “If only I had recorded these events with
sticks and that bothered me, so I found a solution. I got a pair part of the flight.
their minor problems, I could figure this out.”
of hunting mittens. They look like regular mittens, but the If the wind is a little annoyance during assembly, I will fly
part that covers the fingers actually can fold back, Logbooks or journals are not for everyone. It would be
knowing the wind will be a little annoyance to contend with
presumably so you can fire a weapon. I just stick out one another obstructive task during the flying day (such as
in the flight also. I call windy days “good rudder practice
finger and my thumb to fly. Between flights, they join the cleaning the airplane.) Then there is the problem of forgetting
days” because rudder typically needs to be used more often on
other warm digits inside. Also, remember to keep batteries to write in your logbook/journal. Here’s a tip to help keep you
windy flights.
fully charged because they lose their charge faster in the cold. from forgetting: If you rubber band your wing on, put one of
_____________________ Bottom line: fly a few times in moderate wind conditions the cleaner bands on your wrist when you disassemble the
while you are a student on a buddy-box system because it will airplane at the end of the day. Don’t take the band off until
Fly with a Buddy make you a better overall pilot. you have written in your logbook. You can record what you
like, but I like to record an overall view of the day including
From: The Ocean County Modelers, Inc.
In the wintertime there are fewer people using the flying site. what field I flew, weather conditions, and what airplanes I
Lakehurst, New Jersey
This is both good news and bad news. The good news is that flew a couple of sentences about each flight and how long
_______________________
you have fewer people to watch out for, not to mention more they lasted.
parking. The bad news is you have fewer people watching
The more accurate the information, the more it can help you
out for you. If you get hurt, there are fewer people to help.
later on. Knowing how humidity levels effect the mixture
It’s just good practice to fly with a buddy—especially in the setting on your engine from past experience, can allow you to
winter months. We do this without thinking during the set your mixture properly before you take off. It can also give
summer months. In the summer, usually every time I see you an accurate record of usage. You’ll know if an engine has
someone flying, there is a spotter standing next to him had 1,000 flights or if a flight pack has been fast or field
watching out for all that ground clutter. In the winter, not charged more than 100 times. You could keep a record of how
only could we use the extra set of eyes the spotter gives us, your batteries have performed on the cycler in the back of
but we’re not alone in the “great white north” if a problem your logbook instead of sticking Post-It notes all over your
does arise. Besides, I always find it more fun to fly with workbench.
friends than alone.
Information such as this can add a level of safety to your
The above articles from: The R.J. Hhog
Rob Coniglio, Editor
The Benefits of a flying. It’s also a fun way to look back. Going back in your
log and finding a picture that your flying buddy gave you
Roslyn Heights, New York
____________________________________________ Logbook brings a smile to your face instead of wrinkles on your
forehead from trying to remember. Now this is time well
spent, and it’s not just another task at the end of the flying
FLIGHT by David Nuetzel, RCAM Presidentday. I started my logbook this year, and have recorded the
first flight of my Fokker D.VII. Now, I won’t have to
TRAINING
I started a log, which started the whole world crying! A joke, remember how my inexperience and lethargic left thumb let
right? No, not a joke. I hope the Bee Gees don’t mind me that airplane wiggle down the runway before it took to the air
misusing a line from one of their songs, but my memory of on its first flight because I wrote it in my logbook.
the past is in constant flux if I don’t write it down. The
memory of crashing an airplane could very well become a From: The Billings Flying Mustangs
Windy Days: Good “halfway decent save” a couple of years down the road. Billings, Montana
____________________________________________
Rudder Practice Days History always has a way of changing. There is no stopping
that. As long as people are willing to study it, it will keep
GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE
changing.
by Salvatore Piu LEARNED:
Someday that long sought after, critical piece of evidence will
One of my friends asked me for some flight training, but surface that proves either the Australians or Lieutenant Brown Number 5
canceled a few times because of windy conditions. For shot down the Red Baron. Until then, you can take your pick. When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush
student pilots—since student pilots usually are flying on a With each different viewpoint taken, George Washington’s
buddy-box system anyway—take advantage of this: get some historic image can go from semi-god to great leader, but your hair.
buddy-box stick time on a windy day. would his image have been diminished if his personal letters
to
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BUILDING
• Use a hinge-slotting tool (I prefer electric) to widen the
precut hinges on control surfaces. Use slow cyanoacrylate Routing Servo Wires
STUFF
glue on the hinge surfaces edge, then insert the hinge.
A method for fishing servo wires through wings, especially
• Z-bend the links for the control rods at the servo arm end.
ribbed wings, is to go to the hardware store and get about three
• Mount your cowl with beefier screws and washers.
feet of the smallest beaded chain you can find. You know, the
Note: Reinforce the part of the cowl where screws or bolts go stuff like on the pull chain of your ceiling fan, only smaller.
through. Use a small piece of cloth soaked in epoxy and
The Secrets Behind Drop this chain in your servo bay, and rock the wing back and
placed on the inside of the cowl or any other part that needs forth. The chain will find its way down like water. Tie a string
reinforcing. Fiberglass cloth is a good choice but any woven or your wire to it, and pull it right through.
Building and cloth will do.
From: Richardson Radio Control Club
Improving ARF Kits • Mount your switch harness and charging jack opposite from
the exhaust side of the aircraft.
____________________________________________
WEBSITES TO
• Use a glow-extension device for any inverted engines.
by Jim Soque• Use scrap fuel line pieces to secure your clevises.
• Tape any servo extensions to the servos main wire for
I would like to contribute certain ideas of how to make your insurance. CHECK OUT
ARF airplane more signature and a better built ship. More • Run the antenna wire inside the fuselage and out the back
familiarity with your model will only improve your piloting whenever possible.
skills and increase your confidence as a flier. In more than six • After you finish, test run your engine, high and low end,
months, I have completed the following five ARF models: before coming out to the field.
Great Planes Lancair ES 60, Great Planes Cessna 182, Jim • Fully charge everything before packing it up and heading to
Dymond Tiger Moth 120, Seagull Models PC-9, and the the field.
Kangke Monocoupe 60. These are all well manufactured
ARF airplanes, each having been tested by countless design From: The Long Island Aero Radio Society
pilots, and manufacturer experts. I fly them all with great Bohemia, New York
confidence and have the utmost respect for each of their ________________________
designers and engineers.
The suggestions I make in this article are my own and from Got Fuel-Soaked Balsa?
my own experience:
Fuel leak from the fuel tank all over the tank compartment? If
• Read your instruction manual from cover to cover, then read so I have the solution!
it again.
• Take inventory of all the parts listed in the instruction First, remove the fuel tank if able. Next, try to dry as much as
manual. possible. When finished, get some regular corn starch and
• Measure the engine mounts; change them if you think they dump it in the compartment and leave for 24-48 hours. After
are too short. that, dump out the excess (if able) or use the vacuum cleaner.
• Mount the engine to the engine mount with socket-head You will probably have corn starch stuck on the balsa where
screws, washers, lock washers, and lock nuts. the fuel was. Just push the tank in and take it back out and use Just about everyone has been wondering when full scale
• Use a ball-link for the carburetor pushrod link on the engine. the vacuum to get the rest out. If it is still damp reapply the aerobatic pilots were going to adopt the 3D maneuvers we all
• Change the tank to one you are familiar with. corn starch for another 24 hours. Repeat as you feel see so often at the flying field. Many recent airshows have
• If a third tube is used for fuel-filling purposes, use necessary. seen performers such as Sean Tucker come pretty close Well
additional hose and a clunk. your wait is over.
Yes, there are other methods to use but I have found this one
• Trim the cowl with a router/sander tool, and use a vacuum to be best. Go to:
cleaner with hose to vent the fiberglass dust away from you. _________________________ http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/
Note: Best if this is not done in an enclosed space. No one, aerobatics/video.htm
not you or anyone in your family or your neighbors, need to
breath this dust.
Cleaning Pushrod Tubes And see National Aerobatic and Red Bull Air Race champion
Kirby Chamblis perform some amazing 3D and high alpha
• When drilling the holes in the cowl, enlarge them using a The oily residue of model fuel sometimes makes its way into maneuvers with his Edge 540.
drill bit wrapped with some 220-grit sandpaper; enlarge the pushrod tubes, which also captures small particles of grit. ____________________________________________
gradually. The oily residue also makes some of the flexible plastic
• Attach a flexible pushrod material to pull the fuel hoses pushrods and tubes swell and soften slightly, which makes
forward through the firewall. operation in curves almost impossible.
• Cut the ventral vent hole three times the size of the air
intake hole. This allows for maximum cooling of your engine. A simple cure is to apply a solution of powdered graphite,
• Measure the stabilizer tips to a center point over the cabin mixed with mentholated spirits or rubbing alcohol. Holding
using an aluminum ruler and take note in centimeters, not the model in an appropriate position (thus having one end of
inches. Measure twice and always use the errant tube in an upright position), apply the solution with
epoxy. a syringe onto the rod (or it can be applied to the mouth of the
• Level any imperfect surfaces with your eyes, then put a tube while moving the rod in a back and forth motion) to
level on it. Take away any balsa gradually with a hobby knife. encourage the solution to circulate.
Note: Do not use any string, line, cloth measuring tapes, or The mentholated spirits, or alcohol, washes away the oily
anything flexible to measure with. If the measuring device residue and grit, leaving the graphite behind providing a good
sags or bends support it so it is straight over its length. lubrication to the pushrod.
• Use a 90° angle device for your vertical fin, or try a laser From: San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League
leveling device. South El Monte, California
• If your kit comes with 2mm or 3mm hardware, switch it to
2-56 or 4-40 hardware instead.
• Change the supplied wheels to wheels with tread. Don’t use
cheap wheel collars.
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________________________
Vicki Cruise, 39, was named the United States National
Aerobatic Champion in International Aerobatic Club
competition in Sherman-Denison, Texas flying her Zivko
Edge 540. Enola Gay Pilot Dies
Vicki got her license in 1993 and started her aerobatic career
Paul Tibbets, the pilot and commander of the B-29 that
by taking an Emergency Maneuver Training course in 1997.
dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, died
The next year, she began competing in sanctioned
November 1st. He was 92.
competitions in her first airplane, a Christen Eagle II. She
bought the Edge 540, one of the premier aerobatic planes in Tibbets' historic mission in the plane Enola Gay, marked the
the world, and mastered by very few, in the year 2000. beginning of the end of World War II. It was the first use of
In 2003 and 2005 she became the first and only female to Airbus Delivers Its 5,000th an atomic weapon in wartime. Tibbets was hand-picked to
lead the mysterious 509th Composite Group, the first military
race in the Sport Class at Reno in a Glasair III named Cruse
Missile (get it?), attaining a speed around the pylons of 264 Plane unit formed to wage nuclear war. Tibbets chose specially
configured B-29s, and the also crewmen, many who had
mph.
On Friday, December 14th Airbus celebrated a major flown missions with him over Nazi-occupied Western Europe
She also flew in the World Aerobatic Championships with milestone in its relatively short existence -- the delivery of its and North Africa.
the American team three times, was a member of the three- 5,000th aircraft, an A330-200, to Australian airline Qantas at
The plane and its crew of 14 dropped the 5-ton "Little Boy"
female U.S. team that won the Women’s Team Silver medal a special ceremony in Toulouse.
bomb on Hiroshima on the morning of August 6, 1945. The
at the 2007 World competition in Grenada, Spain (Europeans
Thirty three years ago, in May 1974, Airbus delivered its very blast killed 70,000 to 100,000 people and wounded countless
don t let men and women compete against each other). In her
first aircraft, an A300B2, to launch customer Air France. others.
career, she’s picked up several titles including 1998
Nineteen years later, in 1993, Airbus delivered its 1,000th
Sportsman Champion, 2000 Intermediate IAC Champion and Three days later, the United States dropped a second atomic
aircraft, and it took but another six years to reach the 2000th
2005 Women’s National Champion. bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, killing an estimated 40,000 people.
in 1999. The 3,000th Airbus aircraft was delivered in 2002,
The Japanese surrendered a few days later, ending the second
Vicki is also president of the IAC, a post she has held the past and only three years later, in September 2005, the 4,000th.
world war.
three years, and was recently re-elected to another two-year _______________________
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Sunday, February 10, 2008 CLUB STUFF
COMING Halifax, Massachusetts
EVENTS
Chili Fun Fly
Hosted by “Wingbusters Model Club”
NEW!!!
For info visit www.wingbusters.org with new logo
Sunday, March 2, 2008
front and back
Saturday, January 19, 2008 Rowley, Massachusetts $15.00
Bow, New Hampshire Various colors and sizes
2008 Annual Spring Auction
7thAnnual Central NH Auction Hosted by “Cape Ann R/C Model Club”
Hosted by “Concord Aeroguidance Society and Rowley VFW Hall. Setup at noon. Auction starts Special 20th
Concord Skyhawks” 1pm. $2 admission, 50/50 raffle Anniversary
Bow Community Center. 10AM. For Info: Larry Pearl 978-346-9677
For Info: Dick Smith: 603 224-2078 T-Shirts
or visit www.carcmc.org
or visit www.concordskyhawks.org $12.00
Sunday, March 2, 2008 Available in Grey or Light
Sunday, January 27, 2008 Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Green
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17th Annual Auction Hosted by “South Shore R/C Club”
Hosted by “Middlesex County R/C” For info visit www.ssrcc.org Hats
Marshall Middle School, Route 129 $10.00
12:30-4:00PM. Admission $2.50 Saturday, March 8, 2008 High quality. Adjustable
For info: Jeff Ward 978-987-1142 Lebanon, Pennsylvania headband fits all sizes.
or visit www.mcrcf.org 28th Annual R/C Flea Market
Hosted by Central Penn. Aeromodelers
Sunday, January 27, 2008 Lebanon Fairgrounds. 9AM. Admission $7.
Franklin, Massachusetts For Info: George Shomsky at
Annual Auction
Patches
717-412-8579 or visit www.cpaa.us $3.00
Hosted by “Lazy Loopers R/C Club”
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Club Meeting
Sunday, February 10, 2008 Centerline Hobbies 7:30PM Available at club meetings, our field events
Vernon, Connecticut For Info: Carl Vogel 508-783-7055 or contact:
27th Annual Auction and Swap Shop or visit www.discoverflying.org Tony Fajao
Hosted by “Northern CT R/C Club” 508-771-7597
Vernon Middle School. 9AM. Admission $8.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Hyannis, Massachusetts _______________________________
For Info: Bob LaFlamme at
860-745-7325 or visit www.ncrcc.org Club Meeting OTIS Model Aero Club
Centerline Hobbies 7:30PM Crane Wildlife Refuge
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 For Info: Carl Vogel 508-783-7055
Falmouth, MA.
Hyannis, Massachusetts or visit www.discoverflying.org
Club Meeting
Centerline Hobbies 7:30PM Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Currently there are no, no fly
For Info: Carl Vogel 508-783-7055 Hyannis, Massachusetts dates
or visit www.discoverflying.org Club Meeting
Last indoor meeting of the season
Fri, Sat, Sun, February 22, 23, 24, As of January 1st flying is
White Plains, New York Sunday, June 22, 2008
unrestricted.
40th Annual WRAM Show Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Hosted by Westchester Co. Aero Modelers Light Wings Fly-In
OMAC’s next club meeting is scheduled for
Westchester County Center. 10AM Hosted by “South Shore R/C Club”
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 at 7:30PM at
$12 admission. For info: www.ssrcc.org
R/C Hobbies in Falmouth
For Info: 914-995-4050
or visit www.wram.org
For more info contact R/C Hobbies
508-548-1486
or visit www.flyomacrc.com
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West Yarmouth, MA. 02673
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