President’s Message…

Show and Swap Meet season is here!  The WRAM show, the CPAA show at Lebanon are both history and the TCWS Swap Meet at the Hamburg Field House is upon us.

The WRAM show was the first that I attended personally and I was amazed at the variety and quality of the equipment available.  From giant scale to park flyers, mini helicopters to monster trucks, it was all on display and for sale.  I was truly amazed at the amount of "stuff" for sale.  Prudent shopping allowed me to make several good buys.  This show is definitely on the list for future years.

The Swap Meet at Lebanon on March 12^th was another fun experience.  Terry Miller, Lee Buskirk and I helped Jack Hilbert with his tables and we sold a bunch of items. Lee and I distributed flyers at the door for our Swap Meet and the June Giant Scale event to many people.  Dave Renninger, Walt Gladney, Jeff Shriver and others manned the TCWS tables.  A good day was had by all.

The TCWS swap meet will be on the 26^th, from 8AM to 3PM.  Doors will open to vendors at 7AM.  An added attraction will be an auction starting at 1:30. Set up for the event will be on the 25^th at 1PM.  Volunteers from the club are still needed to help in the morning with door watching and in the afternoon with the auction.  Please consider donating some time to help the club.  This is the big fundraiser of the year and helps to keep our dues low and lets us do improvements to the field.   See YOU there!  

Until next month, happy flying!   John

Unofficial Meeting Minutes… 13 March  2005

President, John Messersmith called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. at the Hamburg Moose Lodge.  (24) Members and (1) associate members were present.  Michael Umbenhauer won the 50/50 drawing and graciously donated the winnings back to the Club.

Jack Hilbert read the Secretary’s report for February.  A motion to accept by Bud Wunder, seconded by Lee Buskirk, and all approved.  Dale Loop read the Treasurer’s report as of 13 March 2005.  A motion to accept was made by Bud Wunder, seconded by Bill Eisenhard and all approved. 

Old Business

1.      2005 Lebanon Swap Meet Update

a.      Walt Gladney reminded everyone that the TCWS Club tables are for everyone to use.

b.      All went well at the event and several tables were sold for our Hamburg event on the 26^th of March.

c.      The decision was made to keep the same tables for next year.

2.      2005 Hamburg Swap Meet Update

a.      Everything progressing on schedule.

b.      Set-Up will commence at 1:00 PM on 25 March. (Good Friday).

c.      The auction is being coordinated by Terry Miller and will start around 1:30 in the afternoon.

3.      2005 Family Picnic Update

a.      Bud Wunder working on Food plans – more info in coming months

b.      Dale Loop will coordinate the purchase of the pig.

c.      It was suggested that the guest fee be $5.00 per person this year.

4.      2005 June  Fun Fly Update

a.      Advertising artwork is complete – Flyers have been distributed at the WRAM show as well as Lebanon. 

b.      Walt Gladney reported all sanctioning paperwork is completed.

c.      Dale Loop will serve as Contest Director.

5.      Club Jackets

a.      The first order for jackets and shirts has been submitted and should be available in time for the Hamburg event.

b.      Samples will be displayed at Hamburg and another order can be placed for those members wanting apparel.

c.      The samples will be sold to club members after the Hamburg event is over.

6.      Field Care / Maintenance Update

a.      Lee Buskirk reported the dry chemicals will cost slightly more than originally estimated but will be available by the field clean up day.

b.      The tractor seals are still being repaired by Dennis Christman.

7.      Fuel Sale Update

a.      As of the meeting date, 100 gallons of fuel have been ordered.

b.      Orders will be taken up until the 28^th of March. – Contact Terry Miller

c.      Delivery of the fuel will be 2 April at the field.

d.      For those ordering fuel, please have your containers at the field NO LATER than 9:00 AM – the morning of the 2^nd of April.

e.      For those not able to pick up their fuel on the 2^nd, the containers must still be there and they will be filled and left in one of the sheds or in the kitchen for pick-up.

8.      Refrigerator Repair Update

a.      Lee Buskirk reported that the cost to repair the old compressor will be approximately $150 - $200.00.

b.      There is a chance we can obtain a complete unit (used) for +/- $350.00.

c.      The club authorized an expenditure, initiated by a motion by George Case and seconded by Paul Hartley, of $400.00 AND the approval to purchase a (3) year service agreement for $35.00.

There was no other old business at the time.

New Business

1.      Reading TV Show Update

a.      Bud Wunder is once again coordinating a TV broadcast on Berks County Public Television to discuss the basics of RC flying and to promote the TCWS club and Hamburg event. – 22 March 2005 at 8:00 PM.

b.      A motion was made by Jim Pauley and seconded by Bud Wunder to renew the club’s sponsorship of BCPT with a $100.00 donation.

2.      Meeting Attendance

a.      A proposal was made by Dale Loop to have a financial incentive to attract more members to the club meetings.

b.      A discussion followed and a vote by “show of hands” indicated this idea would not be pursued.

3.      Butt Cans

a.      George Case has asked if anyone can donate (5) gallon plastic containers with lids to make new “Butt Cans” for the field.

b.      Anyone having access to the containers – please contact George directly.

4.      New Wind Sock

a.      George Case will install the new wind sock we have in our inventory and Marion Case has graciously donated a replacement wind sock.

5.      Additional Storage Space

a.      George Case suggested we place a third storage shed at the field as the current storage space is quite limited.

b.      Discussions were held as to the pros and cons of building a shed vs purchasing.

c.      A discussion concerning replacing the existing shed(s) with a single pole building of adequate size was also discussed.

d.      It was decided to do the following;

                                                   i.      Review the situation during the field clean-up day – 2 April

                                                 ii.      Consider the fact that the current lease for the field is up for renewal this year.

                                                iii.      Form a review committee to analyze all possibilities and make a formal recommendation.

e.      The subject will be reviewed again at the April meeting.

6.      Door Prizes for Hamburg

a.      Walt Gladney mentioned we are in need door prizes to be handed out at Hamburg.  These are typically small items like business promotional items, epoxy, CA, etc.

b.      Anyone having items to donate can contact any club officer or bring them to the event.

There was no other new business at the time.

Upcoming R/C Events…

TCWS Annual Hamburg Swap Meet

26 March – Hamburg Field House

Doors open at 8:00 AM

          Web Sites…

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

Editor note: If anyone has a web site to share – please let me know - thanks -   Jack

Bulk Fuel Sale…

Please note the club will sponsor a bulk fuel sale.  We will purchase S&W fuel in (55) gallon drums at discount prices.  You provide your own containers.  Fuel will be delivered at the field on 2 April.  Money must be PREPAID with your order. If you don’t have any actual fuel containers, things like windshield washer fluid, bleach and liquid soap containers, etc. will also work.  BE SURE ALL CONTAINERS ARE WASHED THOROUGHLY WITH WATER ONLY.

Be sure your name is marked on EACH container. Fuel will cost $7.50 per gallon for 15% nitro. 

Terry Miller is fuel sale coordinator – contact him directly for ordering and arranging pre-payment. 

From the TCWS Kitchen…

Please note we will soon be purchasing the supplies for the kitchen to support the 2005 flying season.

If anyone has any suggestions as to what you would like to see different this year, please let me know at your convenience.  We try to keep a selection of snacks and ice cream treats available to satisfy everyone’s’ taste buds but if there is something you feel would be of interest, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Likewise, I hope to be able to continue the “Sunday Dinners at the TCWS Café” as we did last year.  Please let me know if there is a particular selection you would like to see included.

Washout -- advantages and disadvantages…

(Editors note: The following article is originally from the Twin City Radio Controllers and reecently appeared in the Cocalico RC newsletter and submitted by Bud Wunder for our viewing.)

“Every airplane needs washout, even a bi-plane”  said Claude McCoullough, the famous designer for SIG.

Washout is a twist in the wing from root to tip. This twist is usually 3 degrees, but in rare cases can be more.

Washout forces the wing near the fuselage to meet the air at a more positive angle than the tip. As the model pulls its nose up and increases the overall angle at which the wing meets the air, it will eventually achieve the stall angle at which lift ceases.

With washout, the inner wing will stall first and gradually progress towards the tips.  This is desirable because the loss of lift at the center will lower the nose and prevent further stalling.  Meanwhile, aileron control is maintained even though the wing is partially stalled.

But there’s much more.  Consider the typical World War II fighter.  A fighter will have a wing incidence at the root of about 2 degrees and a washout of about 1 ½ degrees.  At top speed, the incidence angle of the tip is 0 degrees.  Drag at the tip is minimized and there is very little loss of lift by air creeping around the wingtip – very efficient for maximum speed.  In addition, the up-going aileron causes the same drag as the down-going aileron, so that roll causes no yaw.  Yawing with the rudder does not change the lift at the tips, so yaw does not induce roll.  This is just what the fighter pilot needs for gun aiming, and what the modeler needs for precise scale flight.

Washout is a must in airplanes with long, thin, or pointy wings.  Some can’t fly without it.  Next time you are at the airport, notice the washout of the airliners there.  It’s huge for safety and fuel efficiency.  Most biplanes don’t need washout because one wing is typically set at a higher incidence angle and one wing will stall before the other.  Ailerons must therefore be on the wing with the lower incidence angle.

Washout has a dark side; it can interfere with aerobatic performance.  In inverted flight, washout becomes “washin” and all the bad things that washout prevents in upright flight become WORSE in inverted flight.  Snap rolls and spins, which require the wing to stall on command, can be difficult to start and control.  Adverse yaw varies with airspeed.  Scale models of fighters are only mildly aerobatic.  Fully aerobatic airplanes generally do not include washout.

Summary:  Washout improves aileron response at all airspeeds, reduces adverse yaw and softens the stall, but ONLY in upright flight.

Club Officers…

John Messersmith - President         610. 562. 4767     blu-Ftas@comcast.net

Terry Miller - Vice President               610. 944.0300      trmflies@ptd.net

Jack Hilbert - Secretary & Editor       610. 657. 5286     jdhilbert@aol.com

Dale Loop - Treasurer                        610. 562. 0643     mrbehavan2@aol.com

Board of Directors…

Jeff Shriver            (exp. 2007)            610. 366. 1820                    

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

Nelson Gould       (exp. 2007)            610. 395. 9159                     at6snj@rcn.com

Building & Grounds Committee…

Dennis Christman – Chairman        610. 562. 3680                     christmanlake@aol.com  

                                George Case                                       610. 264. 9782

Dave Renninger                                  610. 374. 2306                     xxspeed@comcast.net

Terry Miller                                            610. 944. 0300                     trmflies@ptd.net

Lee Buskirk                                          610. 751. 1464                     lbjms@verizon.net

Flight Instructors…

Dave Renninger                                  610. 374. 2306                     xxspeed@comcast.net

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

Bill O’Neill                                             610. 435. 9640                     oneillwj@aol.com

Field Marshals…

Kip Daubert                                                                                          spinrb8@webtv.net

Jack Hilbert                                           610.767.6938                       jdhilbert@aol.com

Safety Officers…

Kip Daubert                                                                                          spinrb8@webtv.net

Larry Dunkle                                         610.929.2159                       larry4113@netzero.net

Membership Officer…

Lee Buskirk                                          610.751.1464                       lbjms@verizon.net

Spring / Summer Meeting Schedule

Sunday, April 17^th 2005, Hamburg Moose Lodge - 1:30 PM

Sunday, May 15^th 2005, TCWS Field – 1:30 PM

Sunday, June 19^th 2005, TCWS Field – 1:30 PM