Red Stick RC Club Newsletter
Next Club Meeting Wednesday, November 26 Next Night Flight Thursday, Novenmber 13 Next Combat Challenge Sunday, November 23
Elections at January Meeting November 2014
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UPCOMING EVENTS November 1 Baton Rouge RC Fun Fly
8:30 am – BRRCC Field
Letter from the Editor
November 8 ACMA Heli Madness Irvington Field - Alabama November 13 Nite Flight Dusk till.... November 23 Redstick Combat Challenge 3:00 pm Redstick Field
November 26 Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm Jones Creek Library
Redstick RC Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month (except December) at Jones Creek Library at 7:00 pm
Burbank Field is located on Burbank Hwy, just south of Highland Road
We have reached the second volume of the Red Stick Newsletter. I have gotten a lot of positive feedback on the first letter. Let me know if there is something you would like added. Also, let me know if there is something you would like to contribute. We have a lot of experts in the club, in different areas. We also have a lot of new members that would benefit from things that some of us take for granted. So if you have an idea, lets do it! We are entering into some slower times for events and activities in our club and surrounding clubs. But, for a while the weather will provide some really pleasant flying weather. Make sure you take advantage of it! As for club business, this is the time of year that we vote on our officers. These are the guys that we entrust with the management of our club. Field Maintenance, Improvements, Activities, etc. So, make sure you participate in the process. In November we will work on nominating candidates. If you are someone you know is interested make sure you submit their names. The club is always in need of everyone’s talents to keep the club strong. Then, in January we will vote on the officers. Please make sure you make a priority to get your vote in! Looking at next year, there are a lot of facets of the hobby that we don’t regularly get to see or participate in. If you know of an event or you know about a particular aspect of the hobby, let me know the details and I will make sure that it gets put in the Newsletter. I will definitely be looking at IMAC next year and will report on some of that.
Cover Photo By: Luke Shiomitsu
I visited the American Tuerff Flyers in Broken Arrow, OK this month. I have been there a few times and met some great guys. This time I met a couple of guys that were flying Pattern Ships. One large Mono Wing and a Bi-Plane. These were beautiful birds and the guys flew them wonderfully. I must say that a well flown pattern ship is certainly a graceful sight! Till next Month....Krzy4RC
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FALL FLY IN Sponsored by
Baton Rouge Radio Control Club Saturday November 1, 2014 Baton Rouge RC Field (See map on back) AMA Sanction No. 1988 George Sexton C.D. Registration 8:30 AM, Pilots Meeting 9:30 AM Landing Fee $15.00 Includes Pilots lunch Must have current AMA license All AMA Approved Aircraft including 3D & Jets welcome No judging, no competition, Just a full day of flying with fellow modelers Raffle with lots of Airplanes and Accessories Swap Shop and Concession Stand Bring what you have to sell or trade For more information contact: George Sexton CD 225 766-1224 email Lmay@Cox.Net BRRCC Website http://batonrougerc.com/ Field Driveway Coordinates: 30 deg. 30’ 49.62’’ N, 91 deg. 21’ 02.91’’ W Field Coordinates: 30 deg. 30’ 12.61’’ N, 91 deg. 21’ 00.00’’ W
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Redstick Fall Fly-In October 11, 2014 We had our Fall Fun Fly on October 11th. Though we had a good group of people from our club and from the baton Rouge Club, we were certainly not crowded. If you had to miss the fun fly, you missed a good time! We had a plenty of great air, nice temperatures and not much wind. It was a great day.
sponsor for this event. Hobby Towne generously donated prizes. They were very nice prizes ranging from Ready to Fly Airplanes, batteries, motors and glue. If you need something for your plane or heli, make sure you check out Hobby Towne and let them know that we appreciate their support.
I also wanted to mention that we had a great
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Meeting Review October 29, 2014 Meeting Date: October 29, 2014 Meeting started and the minutes were reviewed. This led to some discussion on some of the items that were read on the minutes. Most will be discussed in areas later in the recap. Treasury Report stated that the club is in good shape with approximately $12 - 13K in the bank. The main income was $228 from the Heli Fest and around $65 from the Fun Fly. For expenses, we had some lawn mower repairs and some expenses associated with the Generator and wiring, as well as the Port-O-Potty expenses. Field Report stated that the field is in great shape, but the grass is not growing as much. It will not be mowed this Thursday, but possibly next Thursday. It may be the last cutting for a while. Also, as associated business with the field the on-going electricity installation is progressing. Currently waiting on Dottie to mark the buried lines. Once that is done a trencher will be used to bury the line that will be used to go from the Generator (at the Sea Can) to the pit area. Then some additional drops will be done and ideally all the tables will have power outlets. New members Ronnie Franklin and Rick Brown were voted in. Welcome them, if you see them at thefield. Red Stick R/C Club
Safety Report/Discussion centered on three issues. The first was associated with the incident at the Heli Fest. It was decided that we will continue to discuss restrictions and possible netting to be used during demo flights, when maneuvers may include those that can be a little riskier for the crowd than the normal flying. Also, it was mentioned that a Preflight checklist should be followed to insure all equipment is working (and in the correct direction!) Lastly, it was discussed that some small children have been allowed on the flightline. It was pointed out that most are willing to do short babysitting stints and also that Micro’s can be flown on the West side of the field and the children can be there where it is safer. Just, please make sure that the situation is safe for everyone. No one wants an unnecessary injury. It was mentioned that when someone goes to Hobby Town that it would be beneficial for the club if everyone would mention that Red Stick RC appreciates their sponsorships of our Fly-Ins. New Business. Steve Blanchard and Rich Whitlow will be handling the nominating committee for the Officer’s Elections in January. If anyone has any nominations, please contact Steve or Rich. A short newsletter will be published in December to publish the names of the nominees. Meeting adjourned around 8pm.
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News From Other Clubs Here is what’s happening in other clubs: Brian Clemmons of Atchafalaya Basin RC (previously Dixie RC Club) wanted to make sure and let everyone know they are invited to come by. He also wanted to let everyone know that they have expanded their field and can accomodate larger aircraft. The Baton Rouge (BRRCC) Club wanted to annonce that they are having their Fall Fun Fly on November 1rst and they would like to invite everyone to attend (please see enclosed flyer) The Azalea City Model Aeronautics Club (Mobile, AL) is not only having their Heli Fest (see enclosed flyer) but they are having their annual Toy Drive Fly In (see enclosed flyer. Even if you cannot attend, please contact them if you would like to help with the toys. It appears to be a great cause. Lastly, I got the chance to visit the American Tuerff Flyers in Broken Arrow, OK. These guys were very welcoming and had some beautiful Pattern Ships that they were flying on a Tuesday afternoon. It was great conversaion with some great people and really good pilots. This club has both patter and IMAC competitors. If you are ever in the Tulsa area, look them up!
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THE EGLIN AERO MODELLERS PRESENT
THE INAUGURAL JIM KIRKLAND MEMORIAL VINTAGE PATTERN CHALLENGE THIS IS A COMBINED SENIOR AND CLASSIC PATTERN EVENT! Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16 Eglin Aero Modellers’ Field, Test Site C-3 Highway 285, About 3 Miles North of Niceville City Limits See Club Website for Map http://eglinaeromodellers.org/ Trophies through third place in all classes Pilots’ meeting at 0830 Flying starts at 0900 We will fly as many rounds as possible with a goal of finishing by 1 PM on Sunday Entry Fees are as follows: Classic Pattern (all classes above Novice): $20 Senior Pattern (all classes above Novice): $20 Classic and Senior (all classes above Novice): $30 Contestants may enter Senior Novice or B Novice and Classic Novice for $10 Saturday lunch is included in the entry fee The club field is located on an active Air Force Installation. Per our agreement with Eglin AFB, The following are prohibited: fire arms, alcoholic beverages, overnight camping, illegal drugs, aerial cameras (including FPV), and pets. If you are interested in attending, please pre-register by e-mailing me at rgc1701@gmail with your name, AMA number, class or classes you plan to fly and frequency you plan to use
Contest Directors: Rob Campbell: 850-499-7095, rgc1701@gmail.com Mike Plummer: 850-582-1436, mremmulp@cox.net
Scout Camporee October 4, 2014 Every four years the Boy Scouts have a Camporee where the scouts and their families can camp, try out some new adventures and have lots of fun. John Goudeau is on the executive council of the scouts and sets up over 80 activities and booths for the kids to learn about new things. This year there were approximately 5,000 people at the camporee to enjoy the fellowship and activity. John’s Grandfather, our own Raymond David and his wife, Janice take care of the booth for RC Aviation. The had set up for the kids to see static RC planes, some Micro RC Demonstrations and hands on building of their own glider. They invited me, Rich Whitlow to attend and it was an event I will never forget!
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Several hundred boys were exposed to our wonder hobby of RC Aviation. One thing is sure, there was n shortage of enthusiasm from the kids or the helpers at the booth!
A very special thanks to Raymond and Janice for all that they do for the Boy Scouts and for including me in such a special program!
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Wiregrass Radio Control Club 2013 Fall Scale and Open Fly In November 1, 2014 Registration: 8AM (CST) and throughout the day. Flying till 4:30PM (CST) Landing Fee: $10.00 (Lunch NOT included) AMA rules apply, Phil Spiegeland CD 334-735-3615 Open Swap Meet (Buy and sell) Food and Concessions on site NO electricity, Head available Raffle for registered pilots only for Morgan Fuel Cool Power and over Three Hundred Dollars of RC items
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Location is Hunt Army Stagefield: Located about 9 miles North of Dothan and just South of Ozark off US HWY 231 and West on DALE COUNTY ROAD 18, just behind the rest stop on US Hwy 231. GPS Coordinates: 31째22'48.67"N / 85째34'48.99"W
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Classifieds Send me the stuff you would like to sell! I would like to thank the person who found the set of wing bolts and put them on the Frequency Pin Box. I thought for sure I had lost them during the rain storm! I knew this club had some great people!!
Safety Tip: When flying your plane on the first time or after make any changes, make sure you not only test that your surfaces move...BUT, make sure they move the right direction!
Rich Whitlow
Thanks to Steve Blanchard for the GREAT TIP!
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Membership Application I, _______________________________________________________________(please print), am applying for membership in the Red Stick R/C Flying Club. If accepted to membership, I agree to abide by all By-Laws, Regulations, and Safety Rules. I also agree to participate in field maintenance and/or work parties set by the Club if they were to become necessary. I also agree to maintain an up-to-date membership in the A.M.A. Date:
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Transmitter channels which will be used: ___________________________________________ Authorization of a parent or guardian is required for Junior and minor Dependent Members (anyone under 19½ - years of age). Parents or guardians are advised that there is some risk associated with operation of model R/C aircraft, and that each Member, Dependent Member, and Junior Member (and his or her parent or guardian) accepts responsibility for their personal safety while on our field. The Red Stick R/C Flying Club can not and does not accept any liability for risks related to R/C flight operations. Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________________________ Relationship:_________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Revised 2/2010
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