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Buzzard Droppings January 2010
Text Box: All seems to be going well at the field, no serious injuries that I have heard about. Keep up the good work. It is starting to get colder so be sure and dress for the weather, keep your fingers and head warm. Keeping your feet dry will go a long ways to your overall comfort. I like the Sorel type low cut boots with insulation, but there are a lot of boots on the market that will fit the bill. Standing around and the occasional trip into the brush for an airplane really doesn’t tax your footwear, so you really don’t need to spend a fortune for a boot that will keep your feet dry and warm. Be warned there can be a big difference between waterproof and water resistant depending on the manufacturer and what the boot was made to be used for. More on cold weather flying and preparation later. Some random thoughts on using weights to balance your new plane: If you need to add weight to the nose, always add it as far forward as possible, it will take less weight to balance the airplane. If you add it in the engine compartment do not rely on Text Box: the sticky tape. It is not fuel proof and turns to a gooey mess in short order and the weights will fall off. Use small screws and attach the lead strips to the firewall, or use some other way to mechanically fasten them to the aircraft structure. Another method to add nose weight is to use the Higgley heavy hubs. These work well and get the weight as far forward as it will go. If all else fails, install a bigger heavier engine. Adding weight to the tail is the same thing, but if you lose a tail weight the airplane becomes more stable and usually all you have to do is replace the weight. I hate to admit it, but the sparky guys do have an advantage here. They can move their battery pack(s) fore and aft to achieve the best balance. Remember to laterally balance your plane, too! UNTIL NEXT TIME, BE SAFE BE COURTEOUS Vince Bell, Safety Officer

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):

à ARF

à 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:

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

à Members Choice Award

· Prizes will be color plaques of the winners and models.

· You must have fun!

· Extra points awa4rded 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, wh is the responsible events coordinator.
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