AMA 573, IMAA 138
www.tcws.org
July
2002
In This Issue… ·
Old Business ·
New Business ·
R/C Events ·
Announcements ·
Helpful
Hints ·
Club
Officers & Committees ·
Club Meeting
Dates |
Next Meeting:
Sunday, July
21st, 2002 @ 1:30 PM
TCWS Club Field
Old Business…
Club Weed &
Feed – The treatment has been applied between the flying pads and the pavilion. Approximately $77 worth of materials was purchased
and just over half of it was used (about $40). The
topics of the remaining lime, the aeration process, and additional feed were discussed and
they may be applied later in the season.
Fun-Fly –
Setup was scheduled for Friday, June 14 @ 1:00 p.m. for those able to assist. Volunteers were still needed on Sunday for the
kitchen. The Contest Director (CD) was all
set. Volunteers for the parking arrangements
were George Case, John McLaughlin, Richard Slater, and Bob Grim. Signs for the event were taken care of courtesy of
Colasanti Printing. A special thanks goes out
from the TCWS. Walt Gladney coordinated the
Swap Shop and vendors. Discussions were heard
on Sunday’s prizes and events. The
restroom facilities, borrowed tents, and 2-way radio systems were also set.
Carpet Table
Donations – Bill Lengle made a generous donation of carpet. A big thanks goes out to Bill for the materials,
and Don Geist & Paul Gardner for the assembly of the tables.
New Business…
New Summer Meeting
Time – A motion was made by George Case and seconded by Jack Hilbert to revise the
usual summer meeting time from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to better allow for members to be
able to make attendance. All in attendance
agreed and the motion carried.
There was no other
new business at the time.
· Liberty Bell Jet
Rally
August 3 and 4, 2002
Deck Airport,
Lebanon, PA
For info, contact:
Mike Lesher – CD
1775 Ashton Dr,
Lebanon, PA 17046
717-926-6004
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· 7th
Annual Warbirds Over Pennsylvania
August 3 and 4, 2002
Buc-Le Field,
Quakertown, PA
For info, contact:
Walter Smakulski
– CD
4870 Aberdene St,
Center Valley, PA 18034
610-709-0443
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· KARCS Annual
Fun-Fly & Swap Meet
September 14, 2002
Club Field, Kutztown,
PA
For info, contact:
Gene Miller – CD
315 Crystal Ridge Rd,
Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-5923
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·
CAP Squadron #811
Rocketry Weekend
September 14 and 15,
2002
TCWS Field, Hamburg,
PA
For info, contact:
Tony Talarigo (merlin@tonyselectronics.com)
R/C Flying welcome on
Sunday
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Announcements…
1. NEW SUMMER MEETING
TIME
Please take note
that the new summer meeting time has been permanently revised from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30
p.m. to allow more time for members to make the meetings.
2. AMA National
Newsletter
The latest issue of
the National Newsletter has been posted on the AMA Web site at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org/templates/ama/newsletters.asp
3. 2002 TCWS Giant
Scale Fun-Fly
Once again, the
TCWS hosted the annual Giant Scale Fun-Fly on June 15 & 16, 2002. Weather was touch-n-go at times, as seems to be
the norm anymore, but all those in attendance had a great time. Photos of the successful event can be found at:
http://www.tcws.org/SpecialEvents.html
A special thanks goes
out to our Safety Officer, Larry Dunkle, for his generous donation of 2 new grill covers
for use at the shack. The TCWS appreciates
the continued efforts of its members.
Helpful Hints…
Measuring Washout
Washout, the downward twist in wingtips that improves low-speed flight, is sometimes used
in airplanes with flat-bottom wings. A good way to make sure each wingtip has the same
amount of washout (or any at all) is to get two straight wood dowels or carbon rods. Tape
each to the bottom of the wing near the tips. Set the wing on something so you can see
both rods, and sight down the wing so you can see each rod in relation to the other. The
rods magnify any angle that might be present in the wing. Correct the wing twist until you
have the angle you want. This doesn't work too well with wings that are rounded on the
bottom but is an excellent way of making sure flat-bottom wings are true.
Cleaning Superglue
(CA) Tips
After using a
bottle of CA adhesive for a plane or two, the tip usually gets cured glue all over it.
Remove the tip from the bottle and soak it in a closed jar of acetone. Nail polish remover
also works, as long as it's the kind that contains acetone. After about an hour, the cured
CA will gel, and is easily peeled off the tip.
Club Officers…
Walt Gladney - President 610-683-6128
Nelson Gould - Vice
President 610-395-9159
AT6SNJ@rcn.com
Jeff Shriver –
Secretary 610-366-1820
jeff773@fast.net
Dale Loop –
Treasurer 610-562-0643
mrbehavan2@aol.com
Sam Miller
(exp. 2004)
570-943-2912
KAM611@earthlink.net
John Weidman (exp. 2003)
610-916-7009
gr8flyer@earthlink.net
Larry Smith (exp.
2003)
610-377-4941
bolar@mail.ptd.net
Sam Miller –
Chairman
570-943-2912
KAM611@earthlink.net
Larry Smith
610-377-4941
bolar@mail.ptd.net
Dave Geist
610-562-0434
Dennis Christman
610-562-3680
christmanlake@aol.com
John Weidman
610-916-7009
gr8flyer@earthlink.net
Larry Smith
610-377-4941
bolar@mail.ptd.net
Dave Renninger
610-374-2306
dave@early.com
Walt Gladney
610-683-6128
Erik Rudjord
610-285-2176
ejorudjord@cs.com
Larry Smith
610-377-4941
bolar@mail.ptd.net
Jack Hilbert
610-767-6938
Larry Smith
610-377-4941
bolar@mail.ptd.net
Larry Dunkle
610-929-2159
larry4113@netzero.net
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