Buzzard Droppings April 2008

This is Fred’s Bomb that he emailed members about….

Fred announced that John F. from the North West Hobby Expo talked to him and said that he’d like to further his Hobby Events to other areas such as a California Show in L.A., and possibly Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR and other areas. He expressed to Fred that he appreciated the Buzzards participation and asked if the Buzzards would be willing to take over managing the show. This could be HUGE for the Club and further the idea of owning our own field, club house, all the dreams that clubs have.

Fred told him that he’d certainly present it to the Club and expressed his and our gratitude for thinking of the Buzzards. Fred said that he will work with John and sort of ‘learn the ropes’.

Discussion about this included a ‘special committee and skill sets’ needed to host such an event. This also brought around the possible need for a Membership Participation Point System that Chet presented.

Dan Fye asked about a Park Flyer exemption that would allow him to fly his park flyer such as a Slo Stick, Slo V or similar electric airplane at the field without having to be with an instructor. This way, he would not have to continue training with a glow engine trainer that he’s not comfortable with.

The discussion that followed aimed this at the Park Flyer designation that the AMA has notified everyone. The Club decided not to embrace this designation at the February meeting, therefore not allowing untrained pilots flying park flyer type aircraft.

Ron Swift reported that the application for another year in the Gold Leader designation has

been submitted. Everything should be good and accepted by the AMA.

Announcements

Fred’s phone # is 425.891.3145 and NEW email is goldbarfred@gmail.com .

Chet’s phone # is 425.879.2792 or email – chetblake@comcast.net . Please email Chet if you are not receiving the monthly notices, announcements, etc. via email.

Ron Swift reported that Craig Crummer’s widow, Lorraine, called him and gave him R/C planes, engines and all the stuff (no tools) that Craig had owned. The agreement is the club and Lorraine will receive a 50/50 split on anything that he sells. Ron recommended, during a discussion with Fred, that the club’s portion go to the Buzzards Annual Charity fund. Ron suggested giving the members first refusal on the planes.

Program & Show and Tell

Dick Ovrid and Gary Owens brought a “Cub Nuts” video of scale and full size Cubs. Gary showed his newest Cub build and the covering technique. He used SIG coverall, nitrate dope and water based paint. A bit of expertise is needed when applying the water based paint. It has to set between layers, but not so long as to fully set up or a 24 hour period has to pass, then be sanded down again.

Nice looking Cub and Video.

Nice job and Thanks Guys!

Meeting Adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chet Blake BBMAC Secretary.