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THE PREZ SEZ
Hi everyone
October is upon
us and personally this is my favorite time of year here in Arizona.
Monsoons are over and the temperature is just about perfect. We have two
or three months perfect flying weather before the cold weather starts
freezing our thumbs out on the flight line. If you're a sports fan you
have football kicking off the new season and baseball down to the
playoffs, Go D'Backs.
I hope they don't
make me regret that statement this next week.
We have two
upcoming events for the club. First we have another fun fly this October
13th. Our regular Father's day fun fly was such a huge success we're
going to do it again. If you didn't fly in the last one you missed a
great day so please make an effort to get out this time. Once again we
will have two classes so whatever your experience you will have a chance
to compete. Afterwards we'll be cooking up some burgers and dogs so
bring the family along for the fun.
The second event
is the Sierra Vista airport open house. Once again we've been asked to
man a booth for the two days and show the public what MMRCC is all
about. Friday November 2nd will be kid’s day with local schools bringing
their classes out to get up close and personal with aviation. Saturday
is open to all the general public and last year I saw some great crowds
out there. If you're willing to help out either day please let me know.
The next meeting,
October 4th, we will be nominating new club officers. If you're
interested in taking a position for next year be sure to attend and
speak up. Voting on nominees will be held at the November meeting which
will also be the last meeting of the year. I want to thank everyone who
attended meetings this year. We had great turnouts every month and
accomplished a great deal.
See you all at the
field
Mick
From the Aero R/C
Club, Lennon, Michigan
Antennas
With all of the technological advances in transmitters and receivers, we
spend more time learning how to use the new features to improve our
flying enjoyment. It is easy to forget that these complex signals must
be sent from the transmitter to the receiver in the aircraft, and it is
the antennas of each that are most important in maintaining a strong
signal.
Metal-whip transmitter antennas can take a beating and should be
inspected regularly. Inspection before each flying session is not a bad
idea. Things have a way of happening during transport to and from the
field, and back at the hangar.
Extend the antenna fully and give it a mild shake. Look for slop between
the sections as this can cause an intermittent connection. If any
section slides back (collapses) without force, replace the antenna. Also
check that the antenna is tightly screwed into the base. Sometimes the
threaded inserts break loose.
Never use metal gadgets to attach the frequency flag. Clean with tissue
and alcohol, and lubricate with WD-40. If a section breaks, it can be
soldered together with brass tubing while you wait for a replacement.
Receiver antennas must be handled gently. Do not pull on the connection
at the receiver body. The antenna should be routed at least 2-inches
clear of other electronic parts. When bundling the receiver in foam, be
sure the antenna comes out one end and the servo/battery wires out the
other.
Never attach the receiver antenna with a metal clip. Route it through
plastic tubing, or tape it in place. If a portion of antenna breaks off,
an extension can be spliced on and covered with shrink tubing. The
actual standard wavelength is about 4 meters, but some US makers use
1/4 wave antennas at approximately 3 feet (about
41 total inches is better,) and some Park Flyer, single-conversion
receivers are less. A few inches in length is not critical.
The new
2.4 GHz radio systems will improve the reliability of antennas because
they are only a few inches long, but
existing radios have a lot of life in them. In any
case, the gold standard for determining a good radio signal is a range
check with the engine running. Take the few
minutes of time to check your
September
Meeting Minutes
MMRCCINC MINUTES SEPT. 6, 2007
Meeting Opened at 7:00 PM
Officers: Pres: M. Fox, Treas: T. Fenn III, Sec.
T. Campbell, Safety Officer: Bill Hermes,
Members: Rory Boyer, Jeff Ochs, Steve Mason, Eric
Fisher, Rich Bouilly, Dave Fields, Lynn Heishman
Guests: None
Treasurer’s report: $467.15 in check
account. $2,100.51 in savings account. Christmas parte raffle prizes
have been purchased. Request from Myer Gutman to deposit his $120 check
in the checking account.
Motion to accept: Rory Boyer, Second: Bill Hermes,
Approval: unanimous
Minutes: Motion to accept posted minutes of
Aug 2, 2007 by Eric Fisher. Second: Rich Bouilly.
Bollin Field Safety Report : Bill Hermes
brought up AMA rule that only AMA member pilots can fly at an AMA
insured field. Request that Michael Fox ask the City of Sierra Vista to
post a sign which states this rule. Discussion ensued about training of
private company pilots at the field. The corporate instructors and
pilot trainees have been informed and they have obtained or are in the
process of obtaining AMA memberships.
Steve Mason stated that he has read an FAA
Rule about corporate training at AMA insured fields. He said he would
try to locate a copy of the FAA rule and bring it to the October
meeting.
Flight Training: Bill Lewis has soloed.
Old Business:
October Fun Fly Oct. 13, 2007 – Club
membership has voted to hold another FUN FLY October 13th.
Glo engines, no AMA sanction, Beginner and Sportsman classes of
competition, 4- events. The events are Poker Hand, Climb & Glide,
Barrel Race (ground taxi around ballons), and Dice Roll (roll dice, take
off, trim plane, land, roll dice until roll matches first roll).
Weed Control – The City of Sierra Vista has
mowed the weeds around the runway.
New Business:
Nomination: Nominations for club officers
will be held at the October meeting.
Pre-Meeting Financial Decisions:
Discussion: Many financial decisions have been
brought up at meetings and voted on without opportunity for all club
members to express their opinion. The thirty days between meetings
would provide ample time for all of the membership to be informed and
express their opinions prior to a vote. If a subject comes up between
meetings, then posting on the web site, e-mailing or other communication
could be used to inform everyone of the proposal.
Motion by Jeff Ochs that proposals to spend
$100 dollars or more shall be posted to all club members prior to the
final club vote or the vote be tabled until the following meeting.
Second by Eric Fisher.
7:40 P.M. Motion by Steve Mason, Second by
Bill Hermes for the meeting to adjourn.
MEETING
The next meeting of the MMRCC is scheduled for October 4, 2007
at 7:00 P.M. All members should make an effort to attend this meeting
as nominations for next years officers will be held. The meeting will
be held at the Northrop Grumman facility. Personnel are required to
sign-in and sign out for security purposes.
See you at the
meeting……………….Will
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