Barnyard Buzzards Newsletter February 2010 Page 4

Buzzard Droppings February 2010

shed. Kevin Craft stated he does have access to a truck and trailer should the time come to move the shed. Thank you Kevin!

Announcements

Builder’s Contest: You can be a part of this contest. All you need is the desire to build an airplane, find one to build, submit $10 to Rick Hanners, and start the building process.

2010 Freeze-In: Saturday January 10^th, 2010 – 11:00 AM—3:00 PM.

Evening Program: Ron Swift demonstrated his E-Flite Blade mCx helicopter along with the JR 10X radio. He bought the whole set-up from different sellers on Ebay for a very reasonable price.

Ron also shared information for using a replacement Li Poly transmitter battery for the PCM10X instead of the normal NiCads, a demo board illustrating the effect of setting up exponential, how to check your plane’s lateral balance, Jet-X engine and rocket man plane, and some other interesting insights. Thank you Ron!

The meeting was officially adjourned at 8:10 PM.

The next meeting is Tuesday February 2, 2010 at Alfy’s Pizza in Monroe at 6:30 P.M.

The club newsletter is available on-line. If you still want to receive a “hard” copy contact Ron Swift (425) 788-6045.

Respectfully submitted by Vaughan Houger BBMAC Secretary.

Ron Swift and the Blade mCx

Text Box: Builder’s Competition 2009-2010 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. Event judges and ruling body will be comprised of 4 members plus the Vice President. These members are not yet named, but new judges for each year would be a great idea! Judges cannot judge their own plane. You must build the model yourself. Two main categories (others such as wet fuel vs. other may also emerge as we progress): ARF Stick build (plans or kits) You must beat someone to win (must have other entries in the same category). You can finish the model you previously entered, but didn’t complete. New models must be started after the May judging club meeting (end of the previous competition). Two special awards voted on by the attendees of the May meeting: In the Bones (award to the best model started, but not finished) Members Choice Award Prizes will be color plaques of the winners and models. You must have fun! Extra points awarded if the model is flown before the May meeting. A write up of the model including the wingspan, weight, modifications, power, etc. would be helpful. Questions should be directed to the judges or Vice President, who is the responsible events coordinator.