THE PRESIDENT S TRACK

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1 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 1 Editor Bob Breckler Volume 23 Issue 2 February 2016 Inside This Issue President s Track 1 Meeting Minutes 2 Wanted 8 For Sale 8 Editor s Page 9 Birthdays 9 Indoor Flying 10 Upcoming Events 10 Instructors 10 Hobby Shops Club Info 13 Next meeting is February 15th 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 Not much happening this month, a few of us have been able to get out and fly with our skis on the weekends, other day s its been to windy. But now that the snow is gone I put the wheels back on in place of the skis (a sure sign that we ll get more snow). A few of us were at the swap meet on the 6th, and it looked like it was well attended. The next swap meet is the Fox Valley Club swap meet on the 20th and then the annual Rockford one on March 19th. The Winter Banquet will be at Lou Malnati s Pizza in Buffalo Grove. The information along with the signup form can be found on page 14 and 15 below, please let us know if you are attending by the meeting so we can get an accurate headcount. Also wanted to remind everyone that it is time to renew your club membership and also your AMA membership and new this year is the FAA registration, if you haven't done so already. You will need to pay the $5.00 fee now and it has to be done by February 19th per the FAA and you have to have your numbers displayed on you plane where they can be seen, not hidden inside per the FAA. The program this month will be done by Stitch on his boats. The Raffle prized this month will be gift certificates ~ Steve President Steve Haas Vice President Howard Bifeld Editor Bob Breckler Board of Directors Bob Breckler Duane Lang Carl Will Gene Zerega Secretary Murry Randell Treasurer Jim Kaufman Webmaster Doug Bradbury COMMITTEES Banquet Leo Hanula Field Marshal John Haderly Jim Kaufman Flying Proficiency Duane Lang Fun-Fly Steve Gelman Ground Crew Gene Zerega Matt Hauser Noise Shlomo Rimer Picnic Carl Will//Gene Derbick Bob Breckler Programs OPEN Safety Don Linder/Rich Blaha

2 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 2 MEETING MINUTES by Murry Randell, Secretary January 28th, 2016 Meeting Around The Hangar The January 28th, 2016 meeting of the Blue Max RC Flying Club was called to order at 7:00 pm by Vice President Howard Bifeld President s Report Steve Haas: Steve was on Vacation. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Howard Bifeld. Secretary Report Murry Randell: The minutes were accepted as published in the newsletter. Treasurer Report Jim Kaufman: Please make sure dues are in. Newsletter Report Bob Breckler: Copies were printed for the meeting for those without Internet Webmaster Report Doug Bradbury: No Report. Committee Reports: Banquet Leo Hanula the banquet will be held on March 5th 2016 at Lou Malnati s in Buffalo Grove. Time is set for 7:00pm Cost is per person see page 14 & 15 below for full listing and Ticket request Form (print fill out and bring to the meeting) Field Marshal John Haderly/Jim Kaufman: The field was icy and snow covered. Fun Fly Steve Gelman: No Report Noise Shlomo Rimer: No Report, Very quiet. Welcome Guests Lori Kirlin Welcome New Members Kurt Schmidt Picnic Carl Will/Gene Derbick/Bob Breckler: July 31st is the date for the picnic we have reserved the picnic area across from the field Proficiency Duane Lang: Program OPEN: No Report Safety Don Linder: Have everything ready to go if you are flying in the winter (Carl). Refreshments - Bob Breckler:

3 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 3 Old Business FAA Registration should be done ASAP, $5.00 charge will be assessed after January 21st New Business Register with the with the FAA remember you have until Jan 20th to register for free, after January 21st there will be a 5.00 fee charged for the permit The following is right off the FAA WEB page. Effective December 21, 2015, anyone who owns a small unmanned aircraft of a certain weight must register with the Federal Aviation Administration's Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registry before they fly outdoors. People who previously operated their UAS must register by February 19, People who do not register could face civil and criminal penalties. Which unmanned aircraft do I have to register? Owners must register their UAS online if it meets the following guidelines: Weighs more than 0.55 lbs. (250 g) and less than 55 lbs. (25 kg). Unmanned Aircraft weighing more than 55 lbs. cannot use this registration process and must register using the Aircraft Registry process. Crash Reports Nothing to report 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.

4 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 4 Program for January Rob Getz showed his Tomahawk Futura Jet 1.9 M Turbine: Kingtech 120G JR8911 Servos Spektrum AR12120 RX. Weight 25lbs, Thrust 27lbs,

5 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 5 Show & Tell Mike Melendy E-Flite Twist 3D 480 Mike McTeague Flite Test Corsair Foamy Kenny Kirlin Preditor Kit bought at swap meet for 5.00 Raffle Winners : Mike Melendy Carl Will $50.00 Gift Card $25.00 Gift Card Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm

6 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 6 Winter Projects 2016 More building from the Melendy Aircraft Factory LLC PROJECT # 1 PA-18 Piper Cub 90 Wingspan DLE20

7 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 7 PROJECT #2 Great Planes Giant Super Sportster OS GT33 Gas Engine

8 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 8 FOR SALE This area is for members that have items to sell. Please send item descriptions and pictures to rcbluemax@sbcglobal.net E-Flite 46 inch wing span Taylorcraft 450 ARF It has a new 480 Outrunner Motor A Thunderbird 36 Speed control $ new Hitec 55 Servos Also comes with a 3 cell 2200 Lipo Battery Pack, upgrade on some hardward and an APC prop flown one time for proper CG all manual and box for the motor everghing is new. Call 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 rcbluemax@sbcglobal.net A few brave souls, trying out the snow at the field 1/24/2016, Steve Haas, Rob Getz, Steve Gelman, Carl Will and Don Linder, Bill Shur came along for moral support

9 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 9 Editor s Page By Bob Breckler NAME THAT PLANE JANUARY S ANSWER No one guessed the January plane. It was the Douglas A- 3 Sky Warrior. FEBRUARY S PLANE This aircraft built to operate from a carrier deck combined the strike and anti-submarine warfare roles into one. Its unique engine was the key to the aircraft s service success, as it boasted 2 independent power sections driving separate propellers combined in a coaxial arrangement. Send all responses to Bradford Walters at Bradford@thehoverzone.com. UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS From February 16th Through March 15th Jim Kaufman 2/19 Bill Suhr 3/6 Matt Hauser 2/22 Mike Melendy 3/8 Howard Bifeld 2/25 Michael Corbitt 3/10 Bruce Reuben 3/12

10 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 10 Indoor Flying District 214 Forest View Ed Ctr Fieldhouse Flying, 2121 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Hts. Course #9264 2/1-5/23. Mondays 3:30 pm until 6:30 pm No class 1/18, 2/15. First time flyers, contact LeRoy Cordes at lcordes@juno.com or before registering at Session cost: $93 or Gold card $80. 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 White Pines Golf Dome - NightHawk Flying W Jefferson St (3rd Ave), Bensenville November 6 - April 16, Friday & Saturday nights from 10 pm - 12 am. $150 Season Pass, $10 for single night. Contact Stan Warden at frenchstan@comcast.net or Upcoming Events Please check our calendar on the website for more events or details: Fox Valley Aero Club Swap Meet Saturday February 20th 9:00am to 4:00pm Kane County Fair Grounds 525 Randall Rd. St. Charles, IL Map Link: Rock Valley RC Flyers Swap Meet Saturday March 19th 8:30am to 12:30pm 1401 North Bell School Road, Rockford, IL Map Link: 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

11 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 11 Exclusive Importer of Seagull Models In the US & Canada SIG Mfg. Co., Inc. P.O. Box South Front Street Montezuma, IA

12 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 12 Du-Bro Products, Inc PO Box 815 Wauconda, IL Go to for more info

13 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 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 February 2016 March 2016 February ) Tri Village RC Swap Shop (see info page 9) 20) Fox Valley Swap Shop (see info page 9) 15) Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm March ) Winter Banquet See page XX 21) Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm

14 February 2016 Volume 23 Issue 2 Page 14 Winter Banquet Info Lou Malnati s 85 S Buffalo Grove Rd. Buffalo Grove, IL Map link Date - March 5 th Time - 7:00 pm Menu- Garden salad with choice of dressing on the side Cheese, cheese & sausage, and cheese & pepperoni deep dish pizza Penne pasta with meat or marinara sauce Soft drinks and coffee Served family style Cost - $18.00/person Cash bar Please see the flyer on Page 15 for detailed information which includes sign up instructions. Registrations need to be received by 02/26 in order to provide the restaurant an accurate headcount. Feel free to send in your application to the address at the bottom of the attached invite or bring in a copy with your payment to the February 15 th club meeting.

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