Unofficial Meeting Minutes… 20 June 2004

President, Karen Loop called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. at the TCWS field pavilion.  (20) Members and (2) associate members were present.  A moment of silence was observed for our club member and friend, Tony Talarigo who recently was killed in a plane crash.  Marian Case won the 50/50 drawing and very graciously donated the winnings back to the Club.

Jack Hilbert read the Secretary’s report for May with a motion to accept by Bud Wunder, seconded by George Case, and all approved.  Dale Loop read the Treasurer’s report as of 20 June 2004.  A motion to accept was made by George Case, seconded by Terry Miller and all approved

Old Business…

1.      Working Airplane Model for Reading Airport Display

a.      Model was completed and delivered to the Airport.

2.      2005 Swap Meet Update

a.      Dale Loop has not yet been able to reserve the Hamburg Field House for 26 March 2005 but is attempting to do so.

3.      2004 Giant Scale Fly In –

a.      Karen Loop stated she felt the event was a disaster and suggested ways to raise more money next year and encourage more attendance by charging landing fees.  This idea was discussed but not accepted by the membership.

b.      On a more positive note, the event was successful in that we raised over $950 in profits for the club.  We wish to thank all the volunteers to came out all three days to set-up, help complete the various tasks and tear down the event.

c.      Karen Loop had already scheduled the 2005 event for the same week end but after discussion with the club membership, it was agreed to go back to the same, Father’s Day weekend the club had for all the previous years as many believed the sudden change of date this year certainly caused confusion had some affect on the low attendance.

4.      Family Picnic –

a.      Dale Loop is organizing the Picnic and the Fun Fly contests.

b.      A sign-in sheet is posted at the field so a head count is available to order the right size pig.

c.      All those attending are asked to bring a covered dish to share.

d.      Any volunteers wishing to help should contact Dale Loop.

5.      Field Fertilization -

a.      Field fertilization and weed control is now complete.

6.      Kitchen Improvements -

a.      All improvements have been completed - thanks to Lee Buskirk, Dave Renninger, Terry Miller and all the others who have volunteered their time and talents to make our Kitchen the envy of all R/C clubs (and some restaurants).

There was no other old business at the time.

 New Business…

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1.                  Boundary Marker

a.      Karen Loop suggested a PVC pipe stand be erected on the West end of the field with a flag so as to clearly mark the flying boundary limit.  Pilots flying past the marker would be “grounded” for the rest of that day.

b.      The idea was discussed and not accepted by the membership.

2.                  Club Fund Raising

a.      Karen Loop suggested we consider holding another fly –in event later in fall to raise funds.  After a discussion, it was agreed that it was too late in the season to try to organize such an event and attract AMA/IMAA support and participation.  (Note: It was agreed that all such events need to be planned and scheduled by December / January time period to get full benefit of scheduling.)  It would be possible to hold an event and just invite local clubs.

b.      Karen Loop requested ideas from the membership for alternative ways to raise funds and if anyone has ideas, they can contact Karen or bring them up at the July meeting.

3.                  Club Sign

a.      George Case suggested that it may be possible to get Penn DOT to install signs at the intersection of 143 and 78 as well as the WYE at 143 and Old 222, to show directions to the TCWS Field.

b.      Jack Hilbert said he would check into the requirements. 

There was no other new business at the time

R/C Events…

1.   Lehigh Valley Radio Control – Last Chance GIANT Scale Fly-In

                Easton, Pa.                 11^th & 12^th  September 2004

          Information: Lou Hayden – Contest Director

Announcements…

1.      We are pleased to announce the family of John Conrad has graciously donated the proceeds of the sale of John’s R/C equipment at our swap shop to the TCWS Club. We raised approximately $ 375.00 from the sale. A thank you card was sent on behalf of the TCWS Club.

2.      We are sorry to acknowledge the untimely death of our club member Tony Talarigo who was recently killed in an airplane crash at Kutztown Airport.  We express our sincere condolence to Tony’s wife and family.

3.      Terry Miller reports that Iron Horse Hobby Shop in Reading is offering a discount to TCWS club members with proof of club membership.  Amount of discount will vary with actual purchase specifics.

 Web Sites…

1.      www.modelaircraft.org/templates/ama/-1-4news.asp – The AMA National Newsletter can be found on this website.

	Editor Note:  If you have a favorite web-site or found one which may be of interest to the Club Members – forward me a note at jdh@flsairtech.com and I’ll post it in the newsletter

 

Technical Information… Propellers

Editors Note: - The following article appeared in the November 1997 issue of the Model Airplane News and was submitted to TCWS for sharing by Bud Wunder. The original source of the information was Editor –In-Chief, Larry Marshall...

Question:  – Why do most R/C models use two blade props rather than three and four blade props like the full size planes do?

Answer: - “The reason we have two bladed props is efficiency!  In fact, a one-blade prop would be better than a two-blade. Because prop blades operate in the wash of the blade ahead of them in the arc, the more blades you have, the closer they are to each other and the less efficient they are at turning torque and rpm into thrust.

The reason high powered, full size aircraft started using multi-blade props was ground clearance.  To get enough blade area to absorb the power of Pratt & Whitney radials and Rolls Royce engines, they needed multiple blades.  They couldn’t mount a large enough two-blade prop and still have sufficient ground clearance.

Providing you can sacrifice a bit of power for style and scale accuracy, a multi-blade prop would look great on a scale model. Typically, you will need a prop with a slightly smaller diameter than the two-blade prop recommended by the engine manufacturer.”

Editor Note ;--Our thanks to Bud Wunder for contributing this information - if anyone else has information or articles they would like to share with the other members, please let me know.

From the TCWS Snack  Bar…

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those members and their families who have supported the dinners we have on the Sundays following our outdoor club meetings.  Not only is this a form of small fund raiser for the club, but equally as important, it’s a way for the members to socialize and get to know each other in different ways.  We still have dinners planned for July, August, September and October. Please feel free to suggest what you would like to see as a main course. A suggestion has been made for a CLAM BAKE.  This idea will be discussed at the July meeting.

Also – THANKS to all those who regularly support the Kitchen by regular patronage on weekends for lunch and suppers even when we don’t have a meeting scheduled.  For those of you who are unaware, because we have such a functional kitchen arrangement, we have routinely served items such as pancakes, egg sandwiches, steak / cheese steak sandwiches, sausage sandwiches and French fries, in addition to the normal menu of burgers and hot dogs.        

We have kept a larger selection of cold drinks then in the past and are very willing to accommodate all reasonable requests. PLEASE DONOT HESITIATE TO ASK.

Naturally, the success we have had is only possible due to the continued support and help from members who help prepare and serve the food.

october fun-fly -

The idea was raise at the July meeting concerning a Fun –Fly in October as another club fund raising event.  While it was agreed that it is too late to get a strong AMA/IMAA support, we could have an event and simply invite he local R/C clubs to attend.  John Messersmith and jack Hilbert have volunteered to organize such an event and this item will be discussed in more detail at the July meeting.

Club Officers…

Karen Loop - President      610. 562. 0643                     mrsmermaidusa@aol.com               

John Messersmith - Vice President                610. 562. 4767                     BLU-FTAS@comcast.net

Jack Hilbert – Secretary & Editor      610.767.6938                       jack.hilbert@flsmidth.com

Dale Loop – Treasurer       610.562.0643                       mrbehavan2@aol.com

Board of Directors…

Jeff Shriver            (exp. 2007)            610.366.1820                       jeff773@fast.net

Vince Indelicato   (exp. 2006)            610-845-3222                      vince@southeast-pa.com

Nelson Gould       (exp. 2007)            610.395.9159                       at6snj@rcn.com

Building & Grounds Committee…

Sam Miller – Chairman                      570. 943. 2912                     kam611@earthlink.net                       Larry Smith                                        610-377-4941                                                     

George Case                                       610-264-9782

Dennis Christman                                              610-562-3680                      christmanlake@aol.com

Flight Instructors…

Larry Smith                                           610-377-4941                     

Dave Renninger                                  610-374-2306                      xxspeed@netzero.com

Erik Rudjord                                         610-285-2176                      ejorudjord@cs.com

Bill O’Neill                                             610.435.9640                       oneillwj@aol.com

Field Marshals…

Larry Smith                                           610-377-4941                                     

Jack Hilbert                                           610-767-6938                      jdh@flsairtech.com

Safety Officers…

Larry Smith                                           610-377-4941                     

Larry Dunkle                                         610-929-2159                      larry4113@netzero.net

 Summer Meeting Schedule – TCWS Field

·        Sunday, July 18th, 2004 @ 1:30 PM

·        Sunday, August 15th, 2004 @ 1:30 PM

·        Sunday, September 19^th, 2004 @1:30 PM

A Land & Sea Kabob Dinner will be served on the 18^th of July approximately 4:30 PM, including, Corn-on-the-Cob, Baked Beans and a cold drink of your choice -- +/- $5.00 per person

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Summer Meeting Schedule – TCWS Field

·        Sunday, July 18th, 2004 @ 1:30 PM

·        Sunday, August 15th, 2004 @ 1:30 PM

·        Sunday, September 19^th, 2004 @1:30 PM

A Land & Sea Kabob Dinner will be served on the 18^th of July approximately 4:30 PM, including, Corn-on-the-Cob, Baked Beans and a cold drink of your choice -- +/- $5.00 per person