Buzzard Droppings May 2004

Our club is dedicated to the safe pursuit and advancement of model aviation. We offer the newcomer free lessons to learn how to build models and to fly them. If you should have any questions about the club, flight instruction or membership requirements, call any of the club officers. We have a safety checklist available for those new to our flying field.

Use of a computer simulator is advisable. This allows you to practice safely and will end up saving you hundreds of dollars in the long run.

Still, in any case, the best way to learn to fly R/C planes is by finding an instructor to help. Learning on your own can be expensive and somewhat less safe.

We provide instruction for both building model aircraft as well as flying these models. In most cases, a buddy box system is used at the flying field. Experience has shown this to be the safest method to learn.

Those who want to enroll in the pilot training should contact Rick Hanners (phone number is on the list below) or our club secretary, Bob Martin at (425) 483-2348.   

Pilots already enrolled in the training program are welcome to contact any of the club instructors.                         

Current Flight Instructors:

Dave Bell                       425 672-4249

Ray Gilkey                     360 668-2746

Rick Hanners   360 668-1312

Karl  Schaefer              425 259-1824

Ron Swift                       425 788-6045

We will be raffling off the first aid kit this month to some lucky meeting attendee. Speaking of which, we all should have a 1st aid kit or at least bandaids and antiseptic in a baggie in our flight kit or vehicle. If you have one, you’ll probably never need it (we hope!).

A friendly reminder, our field rules mention that taxiing is NOT allowed in the pits. This means that there is NO DRIVING the model in the area between the two fences. Also, no smoking is permitted in this area, either.

As you run up your engine on the ground, and even though you wear eye protection, be very cautious of flying dirt, rocks and grass from the prop blast. Don’t stand behind the model if you don’t need to.

Be sure to check your props for nicks and cracks on the tips before every flight. Replace ones that are damaged.

Finally, please carefully read the battery caution issued by AMA on page 6.

 

Your Safety Officer,

Randy

 

 

Annual Swap Meet – 2004

Saturday, May 15 10:00 - 3:00

At the Barnyard Buzzards Flying Field

Open to the Public

No commissions, no table charges,

no tables or chairs (byo) or sell from vehicle...

All Stuff is Welcome—

(unsold stuff to be removed by seller)

AMA Members (in Good Standing)

Are Welcome to Fly

Grill Opens at 12:00 noon

Bring your goodies and cash!

All deals are between buyer & seller.