THE PRESIDENT S TRACK by Steve Haas

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1 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 1 Editor Lynne Walters Volume 22 Issue 5 May 2015 Inside This Issue President s Track 1 Meeting Minutes 2 Wanted 7 For Sale 7 Editor s Page 8 Birthdays 8 Indoor Flying 9 Upcoming Events 9 Instructors 9 Hobby Shops 10 Club Events 13 Next meeting is May 18th at : AMVETS POST MCHENRY RD WHEELING, IL Start time - 7:00 p.m. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month. RENEW YOUR BLUE MAX & AMA MEMBERSHIPS!! AMA CHARTER 1040 GOLD LEADERSHIP CLUB THE PRESIDENT S TRACK by Steve Haas It s been a slow start to the flying season with the weather on the weekends, so I have not seen too many brave souls out flying in the wind, just a few of us. But that will change and I hope you all can make it out and get some flying in. If you are having trouble or just don t feel comfortable, please don t hesitate to get someone to help you. If it makes you feel better, get someone to buddy box with you so you can get those first flight jitters calmed down. Not much happening so far this year at the field. We are working on getting some dirt to try and level the field and after that we will be rolling the field. We have had our first fun fly of the year and should be having the next one on the 17 th of May starting at 10:00am. We will be going over the 2015 AMA Safety Rules and also the See and Avoid AMA rules at the next meeting. This is something we have to do every year per the AMA. We will also be going over what a spotter should be doing as they are spotting for the pilot. ~ Steve President Steve Haas Vice President Howard Bifeld Editor Lynne Walters Board of Directors Bob Breckler Duane Lang Bradford Walters Gene Zerega Secretary Murry Randell Treasurer Bob Wisinski Webmaster Doug Bradbury COMMITTEES Banquet OPEN Field Marshal John Haderly Jim Kaufman Flying Proficiency Duane Lang Fun-Fly Jed Korthals Ground Crew Gene Zerega Matt Hauser Noise Shlomo Rimer Picnic Carl Will/Gene Derbick Bob Breckler Programs OPEN Safety Don Linder/Rich Blaha

2 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 2 MEETING MINUTES by Murry Randell, Secretary April 20, 2015 Meeting The April 20th, 2015 meeting of the Blue Max RC Flying Club was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Steve Haas. None Welcome Guests Welcome New Members Arpit Patel Around The Hangar President s Report Steve Haas: Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Steve Haas. He asked that we work on getting new club members. Secretary Report Murry Randell: The minutes were accepted as published in the newsletter. Treasurer Report Bob Wisinski: Financial information is available to members upon request. Newsletter Report Lynne Walters: Please send pictures to Lynne. Ed. Note - Special thanks to Chris Miller for the meeting pictures. Webmaster Report Doug Bradbury: No report. Committee Reports: Banquet OPEN: 29 members & guests attended the banquet. All had a good time. Field Marshal John Haderly/Jim Kaufman: The carpet needs repair in some areas. Howard Bifeld said the forest preserve will bring in some soil for the field. Fun Fly Jed Korthals: The April fun fly was a Mail Run. 1st Place - Shlomo Rimer, 2nd Place - Bob Breckler, 3rd Place - Gene Zerega, 4th Place - Eric Eder. Noise Shlomo Rimer: Okay. Picnic Carl Will/Gene Derbick/Bob Breckler: No report. Proficiency Duane Lang: No upgrades this month. Program OPEN: No report. Safety Don Linder: At the May meeting, Don plans to read the 2015 AMA Safety Rules and Regulations as required for Blue Max club sanctioning. Meanwhile continue to keep your hands out of the props. Turn your plane sideways when approaching the pits. When driving your car be careful when backing up and do not speed on the driveway. Refreshments - Bob Breckler: Thanks to Bob. Old Business None.

3 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 3 New Business The open comment period for the FAA proposal is almost closed. Please go to the AMA website and use their links to post your comments. This is important to the future of RC Modeling. Don Linder explained how the club fuel buy works and asked everyone to get their checks into him tonight. Crash Reports Steve Haas - Stitch s Bosta 120E Wing spun into the ground on maiden flight. Rob Getz - 60cc Extra, pancaked during low maneuver and wind. Don Linder - TwinStar, looked down at transmitter to check a switch position and lost it. Program Rob Getz presented his giant scale 3W Bearcat kit project. It came as a fiberglass composite shell with no instructions. He has installed a Moki 300 engine into it. It has a 4-bladed variable pitch prop on it now but he will be getting a custom made one piece wood prop from Europe. The engine weighs 13.9 lbs. and the plane weighs 43 lbs. He is currently building the cockpit and will have lights, GPS, and telemetry. The whole shell had to be sanded before painting. He is hoping to maiden it in May at Fox Valley Aero.

4 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 CERTIFCATES FROM 2014 HANDED OUT BY STEVE HAAS Page 4

5 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 5 Show & Tell Don Linder with his previously crashed TwinStar which has been repaired. Saito.40 engines Mike Melendy with his TwinStar with OS.35AX engines. Customized larger ailerons. Joe Tyrek with his partially built Dave Platt Waco YMF-3 Golden Age Bi-Plane kit. He will put a Saito 4-stroke into it. The wingspan is 60.

6 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 6 Lynne Walters demonstrated the Gyro-Cut that she found at the Toledo show. It has a 360 degree rotating blade so you can easily free-form cut any design or tracing. Murry Randell, Mike McTague, & Jim Kaufmann each won a gift card. One from D Augustino s Pizza, and two from HobbyTown Northbrook. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.

7 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 7 FOR SALE This area is for members that have items to sell. Please send item descriptions and pictures to Bradford@thehoverzone.com. MIKE MELENDY IS LOOKING FOR GOOD HOMES FOR ABOUT 30 PUREBRED AND MONGREL AIRCRAFT ALL HAVE FUTABA RECEIVERS AND LOADS OF DETAILS. ANYONE THAT HAS SEEN MIKE S BUILDS KNOW THEY ARE AMAZING AND FULLY LOADED WITH EVERYTHING HE CAN PUT INTO THEM. WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY THIS IS!!!! CALL FOR A SHOWING. ALL SALES END ON JUNE 15TH!! MIKE MELENDY WANTED This is where Blue Max Club members can post RC items that they would like to buy. Send a description and contact info to Bradford@thehoverzone.com. Yohay Hahamy maidened his Giant Sbach with a 50cc gas engine, weighs 19 lbs. Flew great!

8 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 8 Editor s Page By Lynne Walters THE ANSWER TO APRIL S NAME THAT PLANE The name of the plane is the Cessna Skymaster O-2. Larry Bochenko guessed it correctly and will get a free raffle ticket at the May meeting. One of the most dangerous duties in air warfare is that of the forward air controller (FAC). During the Viet Nam war this aircraft earned a reputation for ruggedness and dependability. Many returned to base with severe battle damage, but relatively few were lost. MAY S NAME THAT PLANE This was the only jet-powered fighter ever deployed by the Royal Canadian Navy between 1948 and The cockpit was fully pressurized and air-conditioned and the flaps, landing gear, folding wings, canopy, and air brakes were electrically operated rather than pneumatically operated. Send all responses to Bradford Walters at Bradford@thehoverzone.com. UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS From May 19th Through June 15th Bruno Ozga 5/22 Rudy Krolopp 6/7 Bob Straszewski 5/26 Tim McKay 6/12 Carl Will 5/26 Joe Dziedzic 6/13 SEE THE NEXT PAGE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS. New Blue Max Members for April 2015 Arpit Patel

9 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 9 Indoor Flying GIRL SCOUT TROOP 262 District 214 Forest View Ed Ctr Fieldhouse Flying, 2121 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Hts. Course #9264 2/9-5/18. Mondays 2:30 pm until 5:30 pm First time flyers, contact Don Hooghkirk at dhoogh@flash.net or before registering at Session cost: $71 or Gold card $61. Lake Barrington Fieldhouse W North Pointe Parkway, Lake Barrington Fly every Friday from 11 am until 2 pm, $15 per pilot plus annual fee of $25. For more info and directions go to Upcoming Events Please check our calendar on the website for more events or details: Blue Max Member Fun Fly s are at 10 am. Fun Fly s are held the Sunday mornings prior to the Monday meetings, weather permitting. May 19th Fun Fly will be a bomb drop. (no eggs) June Fun Fly will be held on June 7th. It will be an Indianapolis /9-5/16 - Joe Nall - Triple Tree Aviators, Woodruff, SC, for info: 6/12-6/14 - SIG R/C Fly-In - Montezuma, IA, Bring any kind of plane. Info: 6/25-6/27 - Windy City Warbirds & Classics - Fox Valley Aero Club, 9 am - 5 pm, St Charles, IL for info: 6/27-6/28 - Tri-Village Pattern Contest, Poplar Creek Flying Field. Info: 7/6-8/6-89th National Aeromodeling Championships, Muncie, IN FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS We are collecting non-perishable foods for a local food pantry. The food pantry we are donating to is Our Lady of Ransom/St Vincent de Paul. Please bring your donations to our monthly meetings. Blue Max Club Instructors INSTRUCTORS GROUND CREW Howard Bifeld Don Linder Gene Zerega Matt Hauser Dan Deitemeyer Mike Melendy Gene Zerega Steve Haas Duane Lang Shlomo Rimer Carl Will

10 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 10 Exclusive Importer of Seagull Models In the US & Canada SIG Mfg. Co., Inc. P.O. Box South Front Street Montezuma, IA

11 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 11 Du-Bro Products, Inc PO Box 815 Wauconda, IL Go to for more info Mike Melendy sent in this picture of the progress he is making on his Blueplane SBD5 Dauntless. Can t wait to see this one finished. The detail looks amazing. Picture by Mike Melendy

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13 May 2015 Volume 22 Issue 5 Page 13 Blue Max R/C Flying Club Inc. PO Box 7803 Buffalo Grove, IL Blue Max Flying Field Deer Grove East FP Enter on Dundee Rd Blue Max R/C Flying Club AMA # MEETING LOCATION AMVETS POST MCHENRY RD WHEELING, IL UPCOMING EVENTS FOR May 2015 July 2015 May ) Member Fun Fly - 10:00 a.m. 18) Monthly Meeting - 7:00 p.m. June ) Member Fun Fly - 10:00 a.m. (DATE CHANGE) 15) Monthly Meeting - 7:00 p.m. July ) Member Fun Fly - 10:00 a.m. 20) Monthly Meeting - 7:00 p.m.