Newsletter of the Flagstaff Flyers R/C Airplane Club
January 2004
espite bad weather conditions thirty-eight people attended this year's dinner that was once held at the Sizzler. The dinner got underway at 6:15 with dinner. After dinner everyone was entertained by Durwood showing a video of pictures taken during 2004. Roses were passed out to the ladies and the kids received a gift certificate to Baskin's Robbins. Members of the previous board were recognized for their service and time as well as those members who chaired the different events held during 2004. Dawson Henderson was also recognized for his work with the club's web site. Next the new board of directors were introduced. The next item on the agenda was passing out awards to various members. After Durwood read the top ten things heard after a crash. Bob Gillette was given the coveted 'Crash Award' for being able to destroy 5 planes, two of which were done on the same day. The youth award was given to Nik Glassy which was presented by Phil Arnold. Best dressed at Beat the Heat (a joke photo) was given to Roger Jacobson. The 'Tree Climber' award for 2004 went to Roger Jacobson for putting two planes in the trees. Roger Jacobson presented Durwood Cline a plaque for President in 2004. All the members present were presented with radio neck straps. A door prize was held for the ladies present which was a gift certificate to Bath and Body Works, and was won by Deana Irvine. The Club members draw was held next, the following prizes
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were won by members: Robert Hood – Sealing Iron, Hot Glove, and Foam Pad, Damien Glassy – Volt Meter, and Battery Pack, Steven Bailey – Starter, Bill Young – Clamp Set, David Irvine – Clamp Set, Curt Johnston - Prop Balancer, Harold Hasse – Transmitter case, Durwood Cline – Winged Raider, YuKun Zhou – Focus 4 radio set, Mike Bailey – Custom made Flagstaff Flyer Watch. For more pictures of the event go to our web site; www.flagstaffflyers.com.
It’s time to renew the dues for 2005. As a reminder, if want to save yourself $10.00 then renew before the end of February because now the cost of one year is $25.00. On or after March 1 it will be $35.00. This issue of the newsletter has a form included, or you can get one off the web site, or Bill Young Hobby. Either mail in the application with your check or drop it off to Bill Young Hobby. Also remember to renew your dues to the AMA. Without it you will not be able to fly at the field.
Above - Roger Jacobson reacts after receiving an award for best dressed at beat the heat. Right - Nik Glassy is presented the ‘Youth Award’ by Phil Arnold.
By Durwood Cline, Editor
President - Roger Jacobson 214president@flagstaffflyers.com Vice President - Bill Young 526-8666 byngdsgn@infomagic.net Treasure - Phil Arnold 779-3602 philinflag@hotmail.com Secretary - Robert Hood 779-2781 secretary@flagstaffflyers.com Safety Officer - Harold Hasse 779-3602 happyden@uneedspeed.net Newsletter Editor - Durwood Cline 526-3675 info@flagstaffflyers.com
With the new year upon us comes a new format for the newsletter. Or, I should say, back to the old style. My editorial column will go back to being called 'Off the Hanger Wall' as I am no longer the president. Speaking of President. How many noticed the front page of the Arizona Daily Sun dated January 11? An article showing our new president hard at work plowing snow. This may explain the reason why he wasn't able to submit an article for this month. At least I hope that's the reason. So in order to fill in the white spaces I've turned to anything I could find. Here's some of what's new. The Chino Valley club is planning a soaring contest like the one we hold in August. Right now the tentative date is set for June 12. Prizes will be given to first, second and third place. When I get more information I'll pass it along. Let's get our gliders ready! As most should know our invite to fly with the Cropdusters was canceled because of the bad weather. I was told that it will be rescheduled. As soon as we hear anything we'll pass it along. For those of you that have internet access don't forget to look at our web site periodically for the latest news, pictures and so on. I will be canvassing members shortly to see how many still want a newsletter sent by US Mail. I encourage members with internet connection to read the newsletter online. It saves us a tremendous amount in postage. On or around the first of March the combination to the gate will be changing. The new combo will be on the back of your membership card. Thanks about it for this month. Do you have anything you would like to have published? If so, send it my way. Keep Safe......... dC
Flight Instructors
Power Planes - Head Trainer - Damein Glassy - 779-3602 Phil Arnold, Mike Bailey, Brad Ransom, Bill Young, Bob Gillette
On The Web... www.flagstaffflyers.com Webmaster Dawson Henderson webmaster@flagstaffflyers.com
Del Porter is currently recovering from heart problems and doing well. Bill Berg is undergoing treatment for lukema and is scheduled to have surgery soon. Please pray for a speedy recovery to our fellow Flag Flyers.
Zagi Day May 15th 2005 Slope Day June 19th 2005 Beat The Heat July 23rd & 24th 2005 Soaring in the Pines Aug 28th 2005 Float Fly Sept 11th 2005
Our next meeting is Wednesday, Feb 2 starting at 6:30 pm. Bring your winter projects to show and tell.....
Flying in the cold
from the Twin City Flyers Now that the cold is here again, here are a few reminders about flying in freezing weather. 1. Keep the batteries in your flight box, ni-start, and radio equipment well charged. The cold cuts back on the efficiency of batteries. They donít hold their charge as long as in summer. Leave your radio, flight box, etc., inside your car or somewhere warm when not in use (as long as you leave your car running like almost everyone does). 2. Switch to a higher nitro content in winter (15%). The engine will run better because of the higher operating temperature. Keep your fuel warm too, if possible. 3. Keep your airplane in a warm place. It usually is the difference between getting your engine started and ready to fly or just going for a nice drive. A trick to tryóset your airplane under the engine of your car if you have the ground clearance to do so. If you keep your airplane in your car with the skis on, Maxx Products International, Inc. or MPI make sure when you bring it out you immediately push it around in the snow until the skis are cold, otherwise the (www.maxxprod.com) has made their charging jack snow sticks to the skis and the airplane wonít glide well. even better by incorporating a LED readout. This
switch has three LEDs - green, yellow, & red - to monitor the status of 4. After you get your engine running, leave the ni-start or plug lead on for a little while. Let the engine run until it Rx pack. It is compatiwarms up. You donít need to rev it up or stab at the ble with 4.8V and 6V throttle. Just let it run for a few minutes. You’ll probably systems. I just have to set the idle speed up slightly higher, even after purchased one from the warmup period. Bill Young Hobby and intend on replacing my existing switch. In addition 5. In the winter, you can also connect an exhaust tube to having a readout of the charge the switch also to the muffler in order to keep the fuel from freezing to your airplane. If fuel freezes to the muffler, it is difficult to has a charging jack on the outside that features a dust cover and silicon rubber pad for vibration. Bill remove until you warm up the airplane. Then it runs all ordered several for both Futaba and Hitec radio over. Youíll probably have to richen the engine some, systems. but itís nice having a clean airplane to take home. For
tubing, I use a piece of clear plastic fuel line that can be purchased in any auto store. A hose clamp will hold the tubing on, and to keep the clamp from coming loose due to vibration, Hot Stuff or epoxy works well. from the Twin City Flyers Newsletter Dan and Yvonne Twomey, editors Festus MO
This is a revolutionary ignitor and glo-plug tester. The E/Z Glo will not only effectively ignite your models glo-plug, Removing Oil Resdue Stains but will also test it and report To remove oil residue stains from a fourstroke exhaust, take its condition with an audible the exhaust from the engine and pack it into a can of hand beep. Simply connect the cleaner, such as Goop or Gojo. Leave it there for a couple E/Z Glo to your glo-plug, of days (the longer the better). Upon removing the exhaust press the test button and lisfrom the cleaner, rinse it with warm water, and the baked-on ten for the beep. If you hear a residue comes right off with some light scrubbing. beep, the plug is good. If from the newsletter of the Holly Cloud Hoppers Scott there is no beep, the plug is bad. The E/Z Glo comes with Rhoades, editor a 1700 mAh battery & charger.
Roger presented Durwood a special Certifate of Appreciation for his work as President of the Flagstaff Flyers Durwood read the top 10 list of things heard after a crash Crash award for 2004 was presented to Bob Gillet Tree Climber award for 2004 was presented to Roger who twice found himself up a tree
Jerry Clark Bob Parsons John Livingston Bill Reitz
Meeting opened at 6:15pm with a good number of members and families present. Durwood handed out song game where you had to name the song based on a picture, the winner was the Glassy Family No Minutes from December meeting were read No Treasurers report was read Old Business Durwoods president report Crop Dusters cancelled their event due to flooding Spring float fly at lower lake mary perhaps, since it is full Gary and Jack thanked for the new gate Robert thanked for the new tables Kurt thanked for providing a place to paint and set-up 4th of July float Beat the Heat was the biggest ever, thanks to all who made it happen Special thanks goes to jerry who for his work in getting this years beat the heat started Roger and Bill thanked for their work in getting the Soaring in Pines set-up Thanks to all the board members for their work this year Our new board members for the year were introduced Roger Jacobson - President Bill Young - Vice President Phil Arnold - Treasurer Robert Hood - Secretary Harold Hasse - Safety Officer Awards Certificates of Appreciation were handed out to the following members by Durwood Harold for Safety officer Bill for VP Phil for treasurer Robert for Secretary Kurt for Secretary Dawson for club webmaster
Meeting opened at 6:32pm with 10 members present Minutes from November meeting read and accepted Treasurers report read and accepted Old Business Durwoods president report Last meeting as President for Durwood VP Report – flying has been great Treasurer reported now is the time to renew BTH waiting on AMA Pattern contest moved to spring due to weather Rick got a bill from Sandavol’s although toilet still not picked up Flagpole has been repaired Small awning was taken from field Fence not repaired, will do it in the spring due to fact ground now frozen Roger will get pallets when weather permits building with them Roger made a motion to amend by-laws to 50 miles for affiliates, and fee to $20.00 motion passed Elections 1. Roger was voted in as the new President 2. Phil was re-elected as treasurer 3. Harold was re-elected as Safety Officer New Business Sizzler is booked, but for wrong date, Durwood will change the date Let Durwood know by December 30th how many will attend annual dinner Beat the snow Jan 8th and 9th – being held by the Arizona Crop Dusters down in the valley Damions friend donated another trainer to the club Jets in Mesa was last week, Durwood said it was great This next weekend Bullhead City Fun Fly Door Prize Nick Phil announced $50.00 in Raffle for the night Raffle Prizes Nick, Roger, Robert, Nick, and James all won prizes Show and Tell Dawson showed a new EPP P-59 from Tuff Planes