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Newsletter of the Kitsap Aircraft Radio Control Society (KARCS), JULY 2005 |
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Greetings All,
I will see you in the Pits,
Chris Bessex, President, Kitsap ARCS
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ARCS MEETING MINUTES June 14, 2005
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by the club president
New members/Guests: Elliott Burks, Darren Jensen-Guest
Treasurer’s report- Presented by Treasurer
Minutes- accepted as reported on website
Discussion:
Safety- Sam Hovey reminded all combat pilots that they must have a spotter. Also, hard hats are needed for all fliers
Field update:
Bill Powers stated we needed to mow the field and repair holes in the runway. Work party on the 21st of June 5:30 Trash-Due to the build up of trash and no one taking the trash out on a regular basis, it was once again stressed that if you bring trash in, you take it out. Marlin is back flying and once again in touch with the county Tree clearing project is still being worked by the county
Events:
Wild and Wacky wings on July 23- Al Franklin CD Parade- we are float # 58. Float is finished however, we need planes delivered to the staging area between 3:00 and 3:30 PM- contact Jim Mc Edward for directions. Fun Fly-June 11-Dan Mason handed out event flyers and discussed same. Combat for April was rained out.
Old Business:
Dan Mason handed out name tags to new members. Dan Mason presented Michael Carriro his flight qualification certificate. Chris Gardiner is our newest instructor. Thanks to Bud Arnold for braving the weather, a mower breakdown and other exciting adventures when doing the mowing last week
Questions and Concerns:
Show and Tell:
Larry Dunn demonstrated his Flying Hydor-Triplane. Chris Bessex discussed his 36” combat plane. Larry won best of show
$.25 drawing was not held
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 by club President. Next meeting- July 12
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June 25th FUN - FLY “RESCHEDULED”
All:
As you know we had a fun-fly scheduled for June 25th. The weather, however, didn't cooperate and there were only four pilots who wanted to fly in the contest.
We discussed it and felt that four wasn't enough to make it worthwhile. As a result, we (the four pilots) decided to postpone the event until the 16 of July. The reason we chose this date is it was the only one that wouldn't interfere with any other well attended event.
The schedule will remain the same: sign up at 9:00, Pilots meeting at 9:30-9:00; First flight at 10:00.
I certainly hope we can get more than four out to fly. No matter how many we have we will fly, weather permitting.
I still need help with scoring, registration, and timing. If you can help or have questions, please call or email me.
Thanks,
Danny Mason
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Excerpts from the Tri-Area RC Flyers newsletter (Tail Spinner) with permission from Pete Granger, Editor.
Aeronautical Jokes
If the wings are traveling faster than the fuselage, it's probably a helicopter -- and therefore, unsafe.
When one engine fails on a twin-engine airplane you always have enough power left to get you to the scene of the crash.
The Piper Cub is the safest airplane in the world; it can just barely kill you. (Attributed to Max Stanley, Northrop test pilot)
A Huey Cobra
practicing autorotation during a military night training exercise had a problem
and landed on the tail rotor, separating the tail boom. Fortunately, it wound up
on its skids, sliding down the runway doing
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2005 Combat Season
If you want to join the fun in 2005 all you need is a “cheap” airplane that weighs a maximum of 3.5 lbs. with a maximum .25 size engine. 1st place wins a new OS .25FX engine and plaques are awarded to 2nd & 3rd place finishers. Ed.
Note: No input on the June Combat - Sorry.
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April 9th High Scorer Sam Hovey (900 pts) |
2005 Combat Standings By Point Totals:
1 - Sam Hovey ( 1400 ) 2 - Chris Bessex ( 1365 ) 3 - Rick Fuller ( 1220 ) 4 - Josh Bessex ( 1200 ) 5 - Christopher Scott ( 1100 ) 6 - Chris Madl ( 1020 ) 7 - Monte Foust ( 940 ) 8 - Jim McEdward ( 840 ) 9 - Lorin Miller ( 460 ) 10 - Bill Power ( 556 ) 11 - Ken Crow ( 500 ) 12 - Corky Betcher ( 460 )
Click to see pictures of the 2005 Combat Season.
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2005 Fathoms O' Fun Parade
Click to see the pictures of this years club float
A Very Special "Thank You" to all those who helped with the new float & the parade!
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WHEN AT THE FIELD….. THINK SAFETY |
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EDITORS NOTE
Hi ARCS,
I am sure that you have noticed this months newsletter is considerably shorter than usual. I try and keep you updated with the latest club doings but it takes inputs from the members who are involved in the events and meetings. Without those members help there is not much I can do as editor but try and insert something of interest. Here again, inputs from you on what would be of interest would be helpful. My deadline for inputs is the 28th of each month so the newsletter can reach all members by the 1st or 2nd. Next month watch for a great article submitted by Al Lewis on the Great Plains Super Stearman (link to picture) that covers the building of this beautiful airplane.
The date for the Club Picnic in last months Arclight was in error and I do apologize. The correct date for the picnic is JULY 23rd. Ed.
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!! NEXT MEETING Tuesday, July 12th, 2005 "7pm" "AT THE FIELD"
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