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Buzzard Droppings December 2006
Text Box: Here it is December already, what happened to summer? It seems as though it was just yesterday that we were talking about flying in the summer heat and using allergy medications and the effect they have on your ability to control a RC aircraft. Now the heat is thing of the past, we need to pay attention to the colder weather. There is a thing called Wind Chill. You say “I don’t fly in winter with the wind blowing because it is too cold”. That maybe true, however there is a chart called Wind Chill Chart (WCC) there is a copy of it on page 5 — Funny how that works. The WCC tells us if it 35°F and the wind is blowing 10mph it will feel like 27°F. OK, that’s not too bad. However your fingers will get really cold in a 10 minute flight assuming no protection (gloves). I personally find it hard to fly while wearing gloves. Thin silk gloves work very well you can get them at an army surplus store or at least you could a few years back. The Air Force issued them as glove liners. Maybe there is something available at REI or ski shops. You guys tell me if you know of something that you have tried and like. OK, back to the Wind Chill Chart. Lets say it is really cold and a nice clear day, of course you have to go flying. Let’s say it’s 10°F and you reach back to adjust the high speed needle valve and wind from the prop is 60 MPH. This is going to be down right uncomfortable. The WCC indicates –19°F (that’s minus 19 for those who need to know) and you have about 10 minutes before frostbite. Remember to dress in layers, wear gloves, wear a hat. A lot of body heat is lost from your head (about 60% according to most). And wear shoes that will keep your feet warm and (most importantly) dry. Until Next Time, Be Safe, Be Courteous Vince Bell, Safety Officer

Builder’s Competition 2006-2007 Rules

· Entries can be made by any club member in good standing.

· Each model is considered an entry and will have a $10.00 fee.

· Payment along with the name of the model can be submitted to any board member or event judge.

· Unstarted kit must be brought to a club meeting or seen by another club member.

· Event judges and ruling body will be comprised of 4 members.  These members are:

à Dave Bell

à Vince Bell

à Dick Ovrid

· Judges cannot judge their own plane.

· You must build the model yourself.

· Two main categories:

à ARF

à Stick build (plans or kits)

· You must beat someone to win (must have other entries in the category).

· You can finish the model you previously entered but didn’t complete.

· New models must have been started after the October club meeting.

· Two special awards voted on by the attendees of the May meeting:

à In the Bones award to the best model started, but not finished

à Members Choice Award

· Prizes will be club checks to the winners.

· You must have fun!

· Questions should be directed to any one of the judges or Club Officers
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