Newsletter of the
Flagstaff Flyers R/C
Airplane Club
June 2004
Come Have Some Fun
Annual Long Fly is Sunday - June 6
Our annual long fly is on the 6th of June. Once again it will
be held just outside of Winslow. The chariman of this years
long fly, Rick Magnan has put together a poker run stlyle
event. With prizes going to the group with the highest and
lowest hand and possibly some other type of prize. I’ve had
a group from Phoenix planning on attending.
You don’t need to fly in order to enjoy the day. In fact usually a pilot needs some assistance with a spotter or even an
open type vechile to ride in. At the end of the 1st leg we will
take a lunch break, so bring your favorite picnic lunch. No
fire will be allowed. Also don’t forget the sun screen, hats,
possible gogles if your a pilot.
It is a blast and a very different aspect of R/C flying. No real
fancy plane is needed in order to partispate. What works
real well is a trainer. An extra fuel tank will be needed in
order to prevent from landing midway to refuel. Once your in the air you don’t want to be looking for a place to land along
the way. At the end starting point as well as the mid-way point a long strip of roadway is available for landing. You flying
skills are tested somewhat so keep that in mind.
If you want to travel with a group, then meet in the Sears parking lot on the side where the auto shop is located. They will
leave promptly at 7:30. Everyone will meet at the turnout just past the lake and a pilots meeting will take place at 8:30.
We can always use trucks, so even if you are not flying you could provide transportation for someone. Cont on page 2
Traveling to Chino Valley
We are invited for a day of food and flying.
Again this year we will exchanging a swap fun fly with the Chino
Valley Club. The date is June 13th. We will meet at the Wal Mart
parking lot and leave from there no later than 7:00 a.m.
This is on a Sunday which should make it easier for more members to attend. We will be treated to a breakfast and lunch as well as a day visiting and flying with our
neighbors who enjoy this hobby. Club members as well as their families are invited. I will need to know
if you plan on attending and the number in your party before June 10th. You can let me (Durwood) know
by calling or sending an email. My phone number is 526-3675, email at [email protected]. You
can also let Bill Young know by calling him at the hobby shop at 526-8666. We will be returning the favor
to the CVMA membership sometime in middle of August.
More Long fly
Playing cards will be given out to teams as follows. 1 card
for showing up. 1 card for taking off. 1 card for landing for
lunch. 1 card for taking off for the return trip. 1 card for
landing at the end. Prizes will be given to the team with
the highest and lowest hands.
For more information or questions call Rick Magnan at
526-0039.
President - Durwood Cline
526-3675
[email protected]
Vice President - Bill Young
526-8666
[email protected]
PULLING OIL OUT OF WOOD
Sometimes the firewalls and engine areas of older airplanes get soaked with oil from the fuel. This weakens
glue joints to the point where an aircraft could fall apart in
midair.
Try using CyA kicker (catalyst). You just have to spray it
on and wipe it off. It pulls the oil right out of the wood.
Several treatments may be necessary. This also works if a
fuel tank develops a leak, and the fuselage gets soaked
with fuel.
from Evergreen Flyer
Evergreen Radio Modelers Association
Tim Shea, editor
Marysville WA
Balancing a new airplane
Here’s a neat idea for balancing your new airplane in “all
directions at once.”
A model airplane has one point of balance where the
wing’s center of gravity (CG) and the fuselage centerline
intersect. That’s where the secret lies, and here is how
you can use that point to get a perfect balance for your
new airplane.
When you build the wing, install a light plywood block at
this intersection (your plans will show the recommended
CG). For a high-wing model, the block should be installed
on the top of the wing. On a low-wing model, the block
should be installed on the bottom of the wing. Mark the
center of the CG on the block and leave the wing uncovered so any unnecessary weight can be added for lateral
balance.
When you are ready to balance, install a small screw eye
into the block and hang the assembled airplane from the
eye bolt. Fasten sufficient (use as little as possible) weight
to the main spar of the wing to achieve lateral balance.
Now, move the battery, receiver, or weight as required to
attain proper balance, from front to back. This simple
system will result in an accurately balanced model.
from The Cam Journal
Central Arizona Modelers Inc.
Marvin Hinton, editor
Sedona AZ
Landing gear
If your wire landing gear has lost its spring and seems to
have gotten weaker, place it on a cookie sheet and heat
it in the oven at 450° for one hour. Turn off the oven after
an hour but do not remove the gear until it cools. Don’t try
to speed up the process and remove it too soon! This
heating/cooling process re-tempers the wire and should
put new life into it. Don’t be concerned about solder joints
on the gear. Solder won’t melt until about 700°
Treasure - Phil Arnold
779-3602
[email protected]
Secretary - Curt Johnston
527-8880
[email protected]
Safety Officer - Harold Hasse
779-3602
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor - Durwood Cline
526-3675
[email protected]
Flight Instructors
Power Planes - Head Trainer - Damein Glassy 779-3602
Phil Arnold, Mike Bailey, Brad Ransom, Bill
Young
On The Web...
www.flagstaffflyers.com
Webmaster
Dawson Henderson
[email protected]
More tips - new feature on web site
The web site has a new feature ‘Hints and Tips”
Do you have a hint or tip that you would like to
share with outhers? Submit it to the webmaster
and include pictures if you like.
Check out this new feature....
By Durwood Cline, President
I
have covered most of what I needed to say in other parts of the newsletter,
but maybe I can come up with some other stuff to fill the page.
Another ‘Good Luck and Our Condolences’ to Jerry Clark.
It was learned at the last meeting that Jerry’s mom had passed away.
At the same meeting Jerry was in attendance to let everyone know that he was
on his way to Iowa. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors, including
a happy retirement. “Hohaw” Jerry.
Beat The Heat
Is only a couple of months away. Things will start getting crazy soon. Tickets have been printed up for
the raffle prizes and every member should sell at least one book. The price is $1.00 each or 6 tickets for
$5.00. Flyers will me mailed to clubs and hobby shop’s this month. I expect the forest service to once
again close the forest due to dry conditions. We just have to hope and pray for a big monsoon.
July 4th Parade
We have submitted our application to enter the 4th of July parade again this year. All members are encouraged to walk in the parade along with family members. All members are asked to were something
patriotic and club oriented. If you have some type of plane to display on the float bring it. Once we get
our location in the parade we will pass it along to everyone.
Soaring has been great lately with all the wind we have been having. The best places are the overlook
at Mormon Lake and Sheba Crater. I prefer the outlook because it has a better up draft of wind with the
steep cliff. Also it has the ability to sit back from the wall and get out of the wind. At Sheba besides having a steep drive to the ledge the wind is brutal blowing in your face.
I did not make the Zagie day at the overlook but I understand that everyone sure had a good time. Mike
Bailey had his “Mother” ship flying. Some were not successful and ended up in some trees. I’m sure
the winds will continue for awhile so get out and enjoy the wind by flying. By the way those new Wing
Warriors are great flying slope planes. If you are in the market or planning on getting a slope soaring
plane these come highly recommended. Bill Young Hobby is selling them but they are leaving the store
as fast as he can get them in. For some pictures of the Zagie day go to our web site;
www.flagstaffflyers.com.
Please support the club come to the meetings and events. Till next time - Be Safe
Durwood
Robert Gillette - FredTretta -Tom
Walton - Bill Young
Welcome
Aboard...
Our newest member is Derrell Fennell
The July 2 meeting is being moved up a
week in order to get ready for the parade on
July 4.
A meeting and float building party will take
place on June 30 at Curt Johnston’s home.
Pizza’s and soda’s will be served. We need
to get our float in shape for the parade.
Starting time is 6:00 PM.
Curt’s address is: 4148 E. Brokenrock Loop
To get there, take Soliere off of Country Club
and go west to Elk Run. Go down Elk Run to
Brokenrock. The float will be in the parked at
the house.
e had a great turn out for our pancake breakfast - field
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day. Thanks to those members who showed up to make
things better for us all. I’ll list those who attended at the end of
the article.
We were able to accomplish several things. The shed was repainted along with the outhouse. The entrance gate was finished up by painting the ‘H’ supports. Robert Hood brought out
the tables which were assembled, set in concrete, and painted.
The impound board was painted and some repair work was
done on the plane tables. Food was prepared by Jack Gray
and Durwood Cline.
Although a lot was accomplished, we must do some other
items before our beat the heat in July. When we painted the
tables something went awry and the paint bubbled. So it looks
like they will need to be scraped back down and repainted.
Some of the work tables will need to be repaired and the BBQ
needs a paint job.
Speaking of the BBQ. I’m asking that members donate a can
of high temperature black paint and bring it out to the field, or
to the meeting. If at least half of the members bring a can we
can save the club some coin and get the job done.
We have a new awing! At the last meeting the votes were
counted and the consensus of those voting was to purchase a
10x20 awning. Phil Arnold has already purchased it and now
we must get our plans out on how to secure the framing to
keep our local thief at bay. Once we get the item together we
can get out an put the framing up. I have talked with Gary Valentine who has agreed to bring out his welder for us.
Here is a list of members that attended along with a group
picture. Thanks Guys!
25% RatsReups
(SuperStar). I just aquired
this plane in a trade. It has
a fresh Zenoah G62, and all
the servos you need to get
in the air. I will get this
plane flyable so you can test
fly before you buy! It is the
perfect airplane for someone
who wants to get into 1/4 scale real cheap. $450.
See a picture on the flagstaffflyers.com website.
Hangar 9 Cap 232 (120). This is my first 1/4 scale airplane. It flew OK with a Saito 150 4 stroke. Right now
it does not have an engine or servos installed. The
firewall has been upgraded, I pruchased a new cowl
and the wing has been strengthned so this airplane
has all of the bad things fixed. A OS 160 would be
the perfect engine for this plane. If you want to get a
1/4 scale airplane that can do all of the tricks (or not)
this is it. At $150, it is affordable.
D-800 16' Glider - This scale glider I have owned for a
while. It has several JR servos installed and obviously
has been flown and lightly crashed. However, it would
be easy for someone to finish and fly. With the exception of the canopy, everything is there and in good
shape. This would be a great project for someone
with an interest in gliders. $300.00 with
some servos.
20% Extra 300 - This is an airplane that I
just finished. It has a Saito 150 4C, all
servos and is finished and ready to fly. It
has a 68.5 inch wingspan (foam wings)
and a painted fiberglass fuselage. The
servos are digital. It is built real straight
and has been test flown. At $500 it is a
perfect setup for someone who wants to
get a bigger plane without going 1/4
scale.
These items can be viewed on the web
site www.flagstaffflyers.com and are for
sale by Phil Arnold 779-3602.
Have any item to sell??? Send
them to me and they can be listed
on the web site by contacting
Dawson Henderson at
[email protected]
The following members showed up to help...
Damien & Nick Glassy, Mike Bailey, Phil Arnold, Jack Gray, Roger Jacobson,
Bill Young, Bill Thompson, Bob Parsons, Robert Hood, Dawson Henderson,
James Armstrong, Felix Takach, Paul Wagner, Louis Alverez, Ryan Esterly,
John Livingston, Del Porter, Durwood Cline
Minutes from May
Meeting...
Meeting started at 6:30pm with 16 members
present.
Curt Johnston read the minutes, and was
accepted.
Phil Arnold read the treasurers report, and
was accepted.
Committee Reports- Delta darts program has
been tabled for now.
Curt Johnston gave the July 4th parade report and is waiting for the application to be
mailed out in the next couple of weeks, was
told it is limited to the first 100 applicants who
return their applications, with a motion made
by Phil to write a check for the fee for Parade.
The Long fly is coming up on June 6th
Durwood said Chairman, Rick Magnan would
update us at the next meeting.
Dawson has added some new things to improve the website and has asked for permission to spend another $ 1.00 per month to
improve our site for future needs, this motion
passed.
Damien said the club trainer is coming along
and just needs covering. Dawson looked up
some information concerning insurance requirements for training pilots and gave this to
Damien.
Durwood gave a BTH report and said we
have almost run out of raffle tickets, we need
to print some more. Phil is taking some BTH
flyers to the May fly to hand out.
Prizes for BTH will be as follows;
Pilots prize- Hitec Radio
1st prize- 4 Star airplane with LA .46 engine.
2nd prize- Flight simulator.
3rd prize- Futaba Radio.
4th prize- Field box.
5th prize- Starter Motor.
Jerry Clark has moved early to Iowa and the
club agreed to have a plaque made to thank
him for all the work he has done for the club.
Old business- Durwood reported the vote on
the awning purchase was in favor of buying
the 10’ x 20’ size and another vote was
taken at tonight’s meeting to see which one
to buy, Pep Boy’s for $ 69.00 with small pipe
supports or Sam’s Club with larger pipe
support’s, Sam’s club won. Curt and Phil
have been appointed to purchase this when
they are back in stock.
The field cleanup was a success everything
looks really nice, thank’s to all who helped.
The out house needs servicing, Roger
agreed to call Sandoval’s and be available
on a Wednesday morning to do this.
Durwood and Roger have been working on
the prairie dog holes at the field.
A reminder that May 16th is Zagi day at Mormon Lake overlook at
about 8:00, directions are on the Flagstaff Flyers website.
A Chairman is still needed for the float fly in September, Roger volunteered for the Soaring in the Pines Chairman spot.
Door prizes drawing went to Janik Knittle and John Livingston.
New business- Chino Valley has invited us again this year to their field
for flying and a free lunch on June 13th, they would like a head count
so they can buy the supplies, we could return favor in August.
Nominations for Vice President and Secretary were held and Bill Young
was nominated for VP again and Robert Hood was nominated for Secretary, both accepted. The vote will be at the June 2nd meeting with the
positions effective July 1st.
Dawson mentioned when we become incorporated with a 5013c, if we
keep track of our time spent volunteering for the club we can show this
to prospective donors and on our website.
Show-N- Tell- Bejorn showed a trainer he has for sale and John Livingston showed his new Skylark ARF.
Drawing winners- Bob Parson’s, Roger Jacobson, and Robert Hood.
Meeting adjourned at 7:49 pm.