AMA 573, IMAA 138
www.tcws.org
June
2002
In This Issue… ·
Old Business ·
New Business ·
R/C Events ·
Announcements ·
Helpful
Hints ·
Club
Officers & Committees ·
Club Meeting
Dates |
Next Meeting:
Sunday, June
9th, 2002 @ 1:00 PM
TCWS Club Field
Old Business…
Fun-Fly/Township
Notification – A file copy has been retained.
Field Preparation
– The weed and feed has been applied to the field.
The cost was $279. The area
from the flight pads on out has been treated. Another
feeding in the autumn is tentatively scheduled. Recommendations
on the application of lime and aeration were heard from members. The members can possibly do it. The issue was tabled for now. A suggestion was made to have the same treatment
done between the pads and the pavilion by the club. A
motion was made by Jack Hilbert and seconded by George Case to have a $100 limit to
perform the work.
Fun-Fly – Bill
Lengle and Larry Smith will each donate one tent for use at the fun-fly. Cards have been mailed for the event, which also
mention the Swap Shop. Only the 50/50 raffle
will be held during the event. There are 9
prize mugs currently located at the pavilion. Dave
Renninger needs volunteers for periodic help. Volunteers
are still needed to assist with parking. Baked
goods or soup may be donated for the kitchen sales, if anyone is interested.
New Business…
Field Lawn Mower
– George Case has taken care of some necessary repairs for the machine. Please join me in thanking George for his
continued and much appreciated help in field maintenance.
Public Announcement
(PA) System – Larry Smith is taking care of the necessary work for the operation of
the system. Thank you, Larry, for your help.
Swap Meet Field
House Contract – The lease for the Hamburg field house for 2003 in currently in hand. An initial deposit of $250 is due on or before
February 6, 2003. The final payment of $750
is due on or before March 21, 2003. A motion
was made by Dave Renninger and seconded by Larry Smith to pay the $250 initial deposit.
Outdoor Carpet
Remnants – George Case has constructed tables with outdoor carpet. Any donations of extra carpet from members would
be appreciated. Again, a huge thanks from the
TCWS goes out to George for his help all year round.
Colasanti Printing
– Carl Colasanti has been approached for producing signs for the fun-fly.
Queen City/TCWS
Field Issue – Dave Glockner from the Queen City R/C club has made an announcement
concerning a possible joint club venture of the Edelstein Airfield. It is located between Topton and Mertztown. It consists of 97 acres, a 1700-ft grass runway, a
3-BR house to rent, and a full-size airplane hangar.
The land has farmable timber and the price is $565,000. Anyone willing to partake in this venture should
contact Dave Glockner.
TCWS Bulletin Board
– A suggestion was made to provide a bulletin board for future club announcements.
Unused Awning
– A motion was made by Larry Smith and seconded by Jack Hilbert to return the awning,
currently located at the pavilion, to the owner.
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TCWS Giant Scale
Fun Fly
June 15 & 16,
2002
Hamburg, PA
9 AM – 4 PM
For info, contact:
Walter Gladney, CD
665 Dunkels Church
Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530
Phone: 610-683-6128
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22nd Annual Harold
Weil Memorial Giant Scale Fly-In
June 22 & 23,
2002
BUC-LE Aerosportsmen
Field, Quakertown, PA
Registration: 8AM.
Flying: 9AM to 5PM (3PM on Sunday)
For info, contact:
For more information
contact:
Tom Favorin
(favort@aol.com) @ 215-256-4450 (evenings)
Walt Smakulski
(smakulski@enter.comat) @ 610-709-0443
(evenings)
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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. Reminder - Field
Safety and Courtesy
·
No flying before 10
a.m.
·
Calling out
take-offs, landings, and “on-the-fields”
·
Placing ALL
transmitters on the impound rack when not in use
·
Picking up all
trash and paper towels after cleaning models
·
Adhering to all
rules of the AMA
2. AMA Safety and
Frequency Posters
In the near days
ahead, I will be posting the new 2002 amended Safety and Frequency Posters released by the
AMA. The four posters are:
·
General
·
Radio Control
·
Free Flight
·
Control Line
Please take the
time to re-familiarize yourself with theses current rules and guidelines.
Helpful Hints…
Repairing Dings
& Dents
Have you ever had a dent in a balsa leading edge? Try fixing it with water! Get a small
diabetic syringe and put water in it. Inject a little water into the balsa into and around
the dent in the leading edge. Heat the area with your covering iron. When the water starts
boiling, it will build pressure and push the balsa out to its original shape.
De-burring Brass
Tubes
I use 1/8"
brass tubing for fuel lines through firewalls. Silicone fuel tubing is connected to the
brass on both sides of the firewall. To provide a better fit and extend the life of the
silicone fuel tubing, carefully de-bur the ends of the brass by running a hobby knife
along the inside edge of the brass. Then use fine sandpaper to smooth the outside edges.
Since brass is a soft metal, the fine sandpaper (about 220 grit) works very well.
Club Officers…
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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