St. Clair County R/C Propbusters Model Aviation Club Goodells, Michigan A.M.A. Charter Club #1762

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1 St. Clair County R/C Propbusters Model Aviation Club Goodells, Michigan A.M.A. Charter Club #1762 July/August 2009 Inside this combined issue: Propbuster s Field Rules Revisited Meeting minutes and financial reports from July and August Photo s from the rained-out Bi-Plane Rally Check out What s Happening around the area. About the Propbusters: Club Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm at the Community Center Building, Goodells County Park. During the Summer months, weather permitting, meetings are held at the field. Club Breakfast is the first Saturday of each month, 9:00 at Cavis Pioneer Restaurant on Lapeer Rd. West of Wadhams Rd. Flying afterwards. The Propbusters R/C flying Club is located at the Goodells County Park, 8345 County Park Drive, Goodells MI The flying field is just West of Castor Rd. - off the parks East parking lot. The general location of the park is South of Lapeer Rd.-about 10 miles West of Port Huron. Our map coordinates are 42 59' 02" N ' 02" W Come and join us! Club Meetings and Breakfast are open to everyone. If you are an experienced pilot, or just thinking about getting into R/C, come check us out. Our Executive Board: President: Sheila Olszewski proptreas@comcast.net Vice-President: Secretary & Newsletter Editor: Doug Donner Jr Propbusters.Secretary@gmail.com Treasurer: Ed Olszewski proptreas@comcast.net Directors: Doug Donner Sr. Todd Litke Gary Smedes Webmaster: Keith Graham keith@sccpropbusters.com Safety Officer: Mike Grant Field Marshall: Tom Nichols Instructors Ed London Ed Olszewski Membership: 70 Welcome New members: Terry Duckworth Terry Peterson For the Latest-Greatest Information, Schedule, Photos, and Announcements. Go to : Page 1

2 All AMA rules apply. * Field Rules There will be a place in the frequency board to sign in, all pilots must sign in. Pick up your frequency pin number and deposit your AMA card in its place. * If your frequency pin number is not there, place your radio in the compound area until the pin is returned. All aircraft must be tethered before starting the engine in the pit area. * Radio and aircraft must be pre-flight checked before the first flight of the day. * Do not taxi aircraft from the pit area. * When flying stay inside of the flight station. Pilots must have a spotter during club events or when a large number of people are at the field, or if they are a first-time guest. No more than 4 aircraft are allowed in the air at the same time, except for combat exhibitions. * You must have a Propbusters dues card or be a guest of a club member to fly. * When you leave the field always make sure you clean up any mess you or your guest might have made. * Members will be responsible for their guests. * No flying while lawn maintenance is being performed and no lawn maintenance will be started while members are flying. * THESE RULES WILL BE ENFORCED * Designates everyday enforced rules, others are Event-Only Page 2

3 St. Clair County R/C Propbusters Meeting Minutes June 10, 2009 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Carl with (13) members and (0) guests present. Doug M /Al made a motion to accept the secretary s report as read by Doug Jr. Motion passed. A motion was made by Doug M/ Gary S. to accept the treasurer s report as read by Ed O. Motion passed. Old business: Fun Fly Saturday 06/13 Carl reported 60% chance he wouldn t be able to attend Gary S was asked for some tips Make an agenda, but it will usually fall apart Activities include: National Anthem, pilots meeting, candy drop, open fly Raffle for prizes and 50/50 Bud will do the candy drop John Diver will man the raffle table 43 letters went out, got responses from 8 Sheila is going to Pastime Hobbies Al F. will run the Impound table Jack Delisle will provide/handle the PA system Leave the line open by the canopies to aid in viewing All radios will be impounded (72 MHz and 1.2 G) Fence Repair Decide whether 4 or 6 fence May need more poles, depending on how high the fence is to be Further discussion at July meeting Field Clean-up day Both days were canceled due to weather Is there a need to reschedule? Decided a clean-up day is not needed Pond Update Pond is lost John Diver mentioned he saw another pond located off Riley Center Rd. Pond is currently used by a water ski club Owners s name is Joe Smith New business: None Motion to close was made by Sheila/Doug M. Meeting 7:32 PM. Submitted By: Doug Donner Jr. Secretary Page 3

4 St. Clair County Propbusters Financial Report Summary July 8, 2009 Beginning balance: $ Income: Dues $ /50 $ Raffle $ Total Income: $ Expenditures: Oil filter (Woods Mower) $10.38 Gas $67.40 Gas Can $13.77 Stamps $13.20 Website $29.94 Flag $ 9.97 Total Expenditures: $ Ending Balance: $ Equipment Fund: $ Grand Total: $ St. Clair County Propbusters Financial Report Summary August 12, 2009 Beginning balance: $ Income: Dues $ Donation $ Hats $ Total Income: $ Expenditures: Gas $28.10 Septic $25.00 Bill L. Roller $65.00 Tom D. Roller $60.50 Total Expenditures: $ Ending Balance: $ Equipment Fund: $ Grand Total: $ Page 4

5 St. Clair County R/C Propbusters Meeting Minutes July 8, 2009 The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM by Sheila with (8) members and (0) guests present. Doug Sr /Gary S made a motion to accept the secretary s report as read by Doug Jr. Motion passed. A motion was made by Gary S/ Doug Sr. to accept the treasurer s report as read by Ed O. Motion passed. Old business: Fun Fly General consensus was it turned out good The vendor (Who Let the Dogs Out) did a good job and is willing to come back for the September charity fly. Next time, we will announce that a portion of the money the vendor collects goes to the dog pound Fence Repair 13 or 15 poles are needed total Have mostly 6 fence on hand See if Stan can extend the short poles to use 6 fence Doug Jr/Ed L made a motion to allot $ for fence supplies motion passed New business: We have (2) new members (not present) AMA has a new Park Flyer/Electric Flyer insurance Add a reminder to the newsletter that members MUST post their club membership card when flying Per Ed L. The tractor tires need to be loaded as it is having trouble pulling the mowers Ed will get prices Doug JR/Gary S made a motion to pay up to $ to get the tires loaded. If the amount is more, the club will reimburse Ed Motion passed Carl is moving and has to step down as president Needs to be posted in July newsletter Nomination will be accepted at August meeting with a vote in September for a new Vice President. Gary Smedes is accepting a nomination The Farm Museum has asked to borrow the grill and gave a $20.00 donation Ed O./Ed L. made a motion to donate the grill to the farm museum with the understanding that we can borrow it if needed motion passed Bring charity fun-fly suggestions to August meeting East Wings Fun-Fly June 18 th at the new field bring tick spray Motion to close was made by Gary S/Doug Jr. Meeting 7:40 PM. Submitted By: Doug Donner Jr. Secretary Page 5

6 2009 Bi-Plane Rally Despite the early morning rain, a few diehards came out around 11:00 AM to fly. No, not everything had (2) wings, but every body had fun. Here are a few shots taken that morning... Page 6

7 Classifieds Quicky 500 OS25FX, servos, receiver. Built for speed. Ready to fly $ O.B.O. Zagi 400 Speed motor, (4) servos, receiver, $ O.B.O. Piper Cub-Gold Edition Goldberg (6) servos, receiver, battery, OS 70 4 stroke, floats, bomb drop, $ O.B.O. Pop Fly GWS motor/gear box, speed control, servos, receiver, $ O.B.O. Hanger 9 Trainer Receiver, servos,.46 engine, battery $ O.B.O. Futaba Super 7 radio, (5) S148 servos, Hi-tec receiver $ O.B.O. Willing to separate. OS 32SX carb $36.00 O.B.O. Misc small parts (fuel tanks, wheels, and more). Call: David Burton Pop-Fly SeaKing NEW, Never flown. Ready to fly with your radio and motor. Blue & White, Fiberglas fuse, balsa/foam wings. $ Call: Bob Troy Zlin 46 size with almost new ASP 91 glow, has 14 flights on it, $ Stinger 10 ready for motor and radio $25.00 Uproar 60 ready for motor and radio, covered in fabric, $80.00, Call: Gary Kadet Senior 3channel w/ OS 4 stroke. Ran once. Call: Mark Stein Dave Patrick Ultimate 40 ready to fly with an O.S.50 SX, Tower TS35 servos, receiver,1100ma. 6v. battery, MPI volt meter. The plane is in good condition but has not flown in 2 years. $ o.b.o Great planes extra with Super Tiger G51 ringed engine, Futaba S3003 throttle, Futaba S3004 elevator, MPI On/Off charge switch with voltage indicator built in. This plane has many flights and a couple hard landings but still looks and flies good. $ o.b.o. Call: Matt (home) or (cell) or panicman98@hotmail.com Custom Snow Skis, for winter flying 40 and 60 size, Kirk Churchill at kirkdchurchill@aol.com Futaba 7C Computer radio with charger and Futaba 7 channel receiver. Channel 42. $ Hangar 9 Mini-Funtana assembled with four Hitec HS-55 servos. $ Dave at DDN@cpec.com Zenoah G38 NEW with Bennett rear exhaust $ Cmpagnucci 1/8 scale gas 2 stroke 4 wheel drive car, complete system, radio, charger, bag-like new $ Various transmitters Call Futaba, HiTec, JR Wall chargers each $5.00 TD3D Electric mini-built up ARF- With Electronics and Brushless motor Call Pylon Props D1 and D2 APC Various wood props, various wheels Call TME simple smoke system w/regulator $50.00 Hobbystar 60 mk2-complete RTF or airframe Call XRB Hirobo Lama Heli. Boxes of extra parts $ Call: Ray Dart Aspire 2 meter electric powered glider, with radio, motor, servos, battery ready to fly $ Transmitter and Receiver sets, $35.00 and up Delta 10 Bandsaw. Older cast iron table and frame model. They don t make them like this anymore. Add your own motor and stand. $50.00 Call: Ed Olszewski Classified ads are free Please send your ad to the Editor by , snail mail, or telephone. Propbusters.Secretary@gmail.com Phone: , Mailing address: P.O. Box 749 Almont MI, Page 7

8 Classifieds I have been out of the RC sport for quite a few years. I keep thinking I am going to get back into it, but there are too many other new things going on. I would like to sell the RC stuff I have and will make someone a very good deal to take the total package. (Make an offer): Engines: K&B 40...Brand new never used K&B 40...hit the ground...for parts Enya-46 II 4 cyl. Brand new, never used. Planes: Airtronics Jetfire plane 40 kit. Sport Trainer. Brand new kit in box. Coverite Gee Bee Model E Racer: New, All framed up ready to be covered. Includes: all hardware, gas tank, wheels, engine mount, Coverite covering, cowling, etc. Low Wing 40 Trainer Plane: Built up ready to fly (Used). Car stuff: Hornet Electric Car. Electric Charger: Leisure Electronics Auto Charger Radios: Futaba FP-T4NL Radio (old frequency) with receiver and servos. Futaba FP-T4NL Radio (old frequency) with receiver and servos. Airtronics: XL Radio (old frequency) with receiver and servos Kraft Sport Series Radio (old frequency) with receiver and servos (A classic!) Misc: Mark X electric fuel pump Hot Shot Glo Starter...brand new in box Sullivan Hi-Tork Starter Flight tote box MonoKote Heat Sealing tools Teflon coating (Have two) Props, glow plugs, small tools, hardware, etc. I am located in Port Huron (Fort Gratiot). Phone# , canderson29@sbcglobal.net Ask for: Chuck For your Pre-Mix 2-Cycle Oils and all AMSOIL Products Archie Kammer, your Independent AMSOIL Dealer. Phone: Cell: kammercfva@earthlink.net Pastime Hobbies R/C aircraft/car/boat equipment and supplies, Hobby supplies of all types. Phone: (810) , Toll Free: Open: Mon-Wed 10 to 6 Thurs Fri 10 to 8 Sat 10 to 5: Pine Grove #16 Grove mall Port Huron MI Wise Do-It Best Hardware and Hobbies 1309 Clinton Ave. St. Clair, MI Not just your fathers hardware store any more. We now have an R/C hobby section, with some great deals! Budget RC Manufacturer of high quality foam aircraft at a price you can afford, check out our new BRC Hornet for $37.99! Experience the thrill of a ride in a 1940 WACO Bi-Plane! One or two passengers, sunset flights available 1/2 or 1 hour flights, fall color tours, Ideal gift for anyone! Call Don (586) or Carl (586) for details Propbusters Club Attire Club Caps are available for purchase from the club at $13.00 each. Each is custom embroidered for our club, and have a green brim. Contact: Sheila Page 8

9 Propbusters Special Events What s Happening Announcements & Events in 2009 June 13 July 11 August 1 September 5 December 6 Inter-Club Fly In Bi-Plane Rally 4-H Fair R/C Demo and Picnic R/C For Charity Fly In Propbusters Swap and Breakfast July Events 4th Club Breakfast 9:00 AM Cavis Pioneer Restaurant Lapeer Rd., Wadams 8th Monthly Club Meeting 9:30 AM 11th 18th 26th Bi-Plane Rally East Wings Fun-Fly RCCD 4-Stroke Rally 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM New East Wings Field August Events 1st 9th 4-H Fair R/C Demo and Picnic PMAC Electric Fun-fly and Breakfast 9:00 AM 8:00 AM Pontiac Lake Recreation Area 12th 15th- 16th Monthly Club Meeting RCCD Combat 7:00 PM 8:30 AM September Events 5th 9th 12th & 13th 13th 13th Propbuster s Charity Funfly to benefit Pine River Nature Center Monthly Club Meeting Midwest Regional Funfly Michigan Whirley Birds Funfly PMAC Scale Fun-fly 10:00 AM 7:00 PM 9:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM - Note: No club breakfast is scheduled for this day. Island Lake Recreation Area, Brighton - Pontiac Lake Recreation Area Page 9