The Airscoop. The Official Newsletter of the Indian River Kontrol Society. Volume 31 Issue 6 AMA Club #208 June 2015

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1 The Airscoop The Official Newsletter of the Indian River Kontrol Society Volume 31 Issue 6 AMA Club #208 June 2015 President Gerry Armstrong Vice President Gary Fisher Recording Sec. Ron Mock Treasurer John Van Workum Membership Sec. Mark Sorenson Safety Officer Scott Bauman Event Coord. Dave Platt Home Page: IRKS Meeting Minutes, 20 May 2015 Gerry Armstrong opens the meeting at 19:30. He, asked for visitors and new members to introduce themselves. The Indian River Kontrol Society welcomes: Gary Moore from Melbourne Beach, Florida. Gerry asked for motion to accept the minutes as posted from previous meeting. There is a correction in the N/L making reference to a Radius Electric Sailplane. The Correct noun is Radian. With this correction, the motion to accept the minutes was seconded, carried and approved by the membership. Officer Reports Gerry Armstrong, President: Officer Reports: Tonight s concessions were provided by Scott Bowman. April concessions were $27.00, 50/50: $16.00, for a total of $43.00, bringing the Flying Site Fund to $48, Allocated Fund: for fence & charging station upgrades and tools. Available funds: $46, Gary Fisher, Vice President: Gary is out of town. Ron Mock, Secretary: Ron brought in a box of carbon graphite tubes for anyone doing scratch building or any other need. Ron will be CD ing Model Aviation Day/Wounded Warrior Project in August. Plans include a Fun-Fly with other events included. Be on the lookout for further details on the subject. Someone asked what the date was for this event. It s August 15 th and posted on the web site. Mark Sorenson, Membership Secretary: Membership is at 172. John Van Workum, Treasurer: General Fund for April: Total income was from dues of $ Total expenses were: 1, for accumulated bills over several months, didn t happen all this month. Details: Maintenance of the charger, replacing batteries and replacing some equipment: $472.00, Facilities and Equipment: $69.00, Fertilizer and Weed Killer: $194.00, 3-months rental on this hall: , Gas: , Model of the month: $10.00, Mower parts: $ Bank charges: $3.00, P.O. box: $128.00, Port-o-Potty: $148.00, Show & Tell: $5.00. General Fund Balance at the end of the month: $6,

2 Scott Bauman, Safety Officer: Someone was kicked out of the flying field one night. One of the club members spoke up. Turns out there was a new guard on duty, Sunday (May 16 th?), who was unaware of the IRKS arrangement with the facility. A member showed up at the gate around 5PM and was informed he could not come in. Maybe this is what it was about. Gerry Armstrong is going to discuss the matter with Mr. Dees. Gerry advised that we may want to keep a copy of the procedure, from the web site, with us if we go in that late. One member asked what time we had to be out. Gerry said he thinks it is 7:30pm but forgets what time it is because he has been out there past 7:30. Gerry stated the times are on the website. Gerry will talk to Mr. Dees about the matter. Dave Platt, Event Coordinator: is out of town. Gerry stated there is no report from him. However, there is a club picnic this week-end (May 23). There is a flyer included in the N/L and one was sent out. It runs between 10-2pm. The flyer says all IRKS members, family members and guests are welcome. Covered dishes are welcome. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs and condiments. Gerry stated to watch the weather. There were varying reports and it could be bad. May have to cancel at the last second so watch the . Hopefully everything goes well. Old Business No motions were made at the last meeting, no noise complaints. One thing that was discussed at the last meeting was a conclusion about AMA numbers on the models, what was reported, and what was stated in the N/L was; AMA says to have AMA numbers on all models except for indoor models. The owner s name and phone number is optional. This is not quite correct! Gerry went on to the AMA site and downloaded the safety rules and read it to the membership: Under the General Section, Item #2, Item F: This is Model Aircraft Pilots will Insure the aircraft is identified with the name and address, or, AMA number of the owner of the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft. This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors. So, it can be either-or, Gerry said. Bob Whitney provided much discussion on the details, such as the General direction can be overwritten by different events. Further discussion continued. Seems like the discussion was hung up on the ether, or aspect of the General Rule. New Business Gerry asked if there were any new business that needs to come before the membership. Jim MacLean asked how often the glider area was mowed by the facility. Gerry stated it is cut several times/year. Gerry stated he cut it last Thursday. They mow it several times/year. Gerry asks the waste management to cut it just before any scheduled event, in that area. Bob Whitney stated that the Meeting after the meeting will revert back to the original venue, Off the Traxx. This makes it convenient for members who live north of the Melbourne/Palm Bay area.

3 Show & Tell Scott Bauman Displayed a DJI Phantom quad copter he bought from a friend. Roger Hardin Displayed 2-gliders; a UMX Radian with 3-axis stabilization and a Dream Flight discus sail plane he bought from Grave s Hobbies. Bruce Rodriguez Displayed a PT-17 Micro biplane with AS3X stabilization. Phil Veatch Displayed a Mount Block from a Next Star Trainer. Gerry Armstrong Demonstrated the capabilities of his new night flyer, Fly-Beam from Hobby King. This model really lit up! Has to be seen to be appreciated. Gerry disqualified himself from the Show & Tell but wanted to let everyone to see the capabilities of this model s lighting system. Roger Hardin won the Show & Tell. Gerry announced three vacancies for bringing in concessions for the meeting, during the months of June, July and August. If anyone would like to bring in something, the sign in sheet is on the table. Model of the Month Bob Whitney displayed a control-line model named Perky, designed in It is a One airplane event model. It took second place, doing 100mph. It has a.15 racing engine, Bob made his own prop and spinner for it. Bob wins by default. 50/50 50/50 brought in $19.00 for the club and $20.00 for the winner. Winner of the 50/50 is Ron Ellis. Event Reports Gerry went to the South-East Electric Flight Festival. A week-long event Over 500 registered pilots, flying 24/7 Gary Fisher and his wife showed up Thursday. Gerry recommends everyone to go. Bruce Rodriguez described an incident where a model jet crashed and one of the contestants was hit with jet fuel and caught on fire. There was no fire extinguisher on site. Emergencies took half an hour to get there. Took the person to the hospital and he later came back out. Apparently it wasn t too bad. However, he is suing the pilot and the Florida Jet organization. Bruce announced that our youngest member of the club, Landon Melham, will be leaving 7 June for Miami. Bruce added he will remain a club member. Bob Whitney went to Top Gun and announced another Brodak event 15 June. They will be holding two more then there will be no more Brodak events. Danny Melnik mentioned he went to a Lakeland fly-in/air show up in Lakeland several weeks ago they had a new Breitling jet team, flying the L-39 jet. They were good but the Air Force blew them away. Meeting Adjourned.

4 June 2015 IRKS Picnic Photos Courtesy of Rich Baker of RCINFORMER And Bruce Rodriguez Ugly Stick ready for the next flight Get r in the air!! Rich Baker and some of his playthings! FMS Model collection Giant Scale Beauty! Great looking D1

5 Who s Flying?? Gerry is cook n somewhere in there!! RC Informer setup Mr. & Mrs. Rich Baker Richard Bohn s Pattern Plane

6 FMS Model Winner With Rich Baker This Mustang is a great flyer!!

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10 Charley Gray performs some fine tuning! This year s Picnic rendered 45 participants. Good food and fellowship was to be had by all. Finally, Editor s note: I want the person who finds my lost plane, not to go through a lot of trouble finding me! There s no either/or if, and s, or Butts about it!

11 For the Good of the Club Gary Fisher has several items that were donated to the club to help raise money for our Flying Site Fund. If you are interested in any of the item you can contact him at or by at Gary will have the items at the June meeting. Inventory of Models and RC items donated by Rosa Levka to IRKS Club (6/13/2015) Suggested # Description Status New/Used Working? Price 1 JR XF 631 six channel FM Channel 52 system 4 JR NES-537 Servos. Complete-With Manual New in box Tested - Working $ JR AIRPAC5 With Channel 52 Crystal FM - 5 JR NES-537 Servos. Complete-No Manual New in box Tested - Working $ Cermark electric fuel pump. Complete New in box Tested - Working $ Wattage IC-55A Micro Speed Control (5Amp Brushed). Complete New in package Not Tested $ Wattage Elevon or V-tail Mixer. Complete New in package Not Tested $ FMA CPD4 Co-Pilot Flight Stabilization System. Complete New in box Not Tested $ RadioShack RC Car Battery Pack Charger. Complete New in box Not Tested $ Vanson Universal Fast NI-MH & Ni-Cd Battery Charger. Complete Used Tested - Working $ Radio Shack 5 Hour charger 4.8/6.0/9.6V. Complete Used - no Box Not Tested $ Magnum 61AR Nitro Engine. Complete New - no Box OK $ Magnum XLS46A Nitro Engine. Complete New in box OK $ Thunder Tiger GP42 - No Glow Plug. Complete New - no Box OK $ JR NES-537 servo. Complete New - no Box Tested - Working $ Black Baron Iron. Complete Used Tested - Working $ Tower Hobbies Digital Mini Tach. Complete New - no Box Tested - Working $ Futaba FP-7FG RC System 5 servos plus battery alarm AM CH 40. Complete Like New Tested - Working $ Futaba 6XA-FM three S3004 servos no Receiver CH 53. No Receiver/No manual New in box Not Tested $ Garmin Remote Antenna mount. Complete New in Package OK $ Model Tech P51D Mustang 40 ARF W/retracts, Pilot Figure & Low Profile Servo 57". Complete New in box OK $ Global Right Flyer 40T MKII ARF Trainer 59". Complete New in box OK $ oz fuel tank A2 Pro. Complete New in box OK $ Art Tech Cessna 182 RTF Brushed 480 4CH FM CH ". Complete New in box Tested - Working $ HobbyZone Firebird Commander 2 RTF - 2 CH FM mhz Channel 3 39" Brushed. Complete New in box Tested - Working $ Field Box W/Hobbico Deluxe Power Panel II, Electric Starter & Manual Pump. Complete - Battery N/G Used Tested - Working $ Master Airscrew Props 3-10X6, 1-10X8, 2-11X7 & 1-12X6 7 Total. Complete New Never mounted OK $ Volt 1100mah Ni-Mh battery. Complete New - no Box Tested - Working $5.00

12 Club Members Addresses When we send out club s the following member s s are being returned due to a wrong address. Alan Richardson Chris Melhus David Bortnick Ed Jennings Peter Ferguson pointosail2004@yahoo.com cmelhus@cfl.rr.com Marco7@roadrunner.com edwardopstate@yahoo.com pferg3@comcast.net If you are one of these members please send us your correct address to irks@irks.org so we can make sure you get club notifications. Thanks! Next Meeting Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM Front Street Community Center, Melbourne