Beale Blackbirds

December 2008

4 December 2008

Beale Blackbirds R/C Club Meeting

1905 � Meeting called to order at the Beale Community Activity Center, Reno Room

ATTENDEES

Albert Hibpshman
Jeanette Hibpschman
Rick McCarthy
Brian Yanik
Bill Marshman
Mike Saras
Gary Smith
Ralph Tarrant
Steve Elmore
Mike Howell
Daryl Witt
Danny Weger
Dick Brace
Joseph Hoy
George Croft
Dick DIrga
C. Fred Sehnert
Thomas Buhholt
Jake Williams
Ed Craddock
Alicia Lafferty
James Lafferty
Pat Bowman
Jim Ford

Treasurer�s Report

Currently have $2121.60 in the Club fund. Several people�s dues were paid this evening.

Old Business

Minutes � The November minutes are on line. Review at your leisure.

Large Shed � The shed has been moved back to the flying field. The mower is safely inside. The lock code is 7805.

October Fun Fly � A huge success!! Event winners: Sudden Death � Pat Bowman, Spot Landing � Richard Plummer, Raffle Winner � Lyle Westoby

Field Rules � Review one time for everyone to consider for the new year. Please remember to keep the field trash free. If you bring it in, take it out.

Start Stands � Joy Hoy has begun construction. Expected cost approximately $200. Does anyone have primer and paint they are willing to donate?

Buckets � Thank you to whoever donated the buckets to fix the fence.

Show and Tell

Jake Williams � presented a Top Flight kit for a FolkWulffe balsa aircraft. He currently has 7 hours into the build and hopes to complete by May.

Fred Sehnert � presented a flight box with various items � donating to anyone in need.

Albert Hibpshman � presented pictures of a Garden Extra 300 kit he is building.

New Business

Freeze or Fly � Jeannette Hibpschman rallied the cooks for the Soup Cook-off on 1 January 2009. Bring your crock-pot full of your favorite soup to compete. French Bread will be provided. Pot Luck style � come out and get that first flight of the year under your belt!

2009 Membership Renewal � to become a member, must complete an application and a field check. Dues are $25 for an individual, $35 for a family. Club Officers for 2009 � President � Rick McCarthy, Vice-President � Joe Hoy, Secretary � Brian Yanik, Treasurer � Jeanette Hibpschman, Safety Officer � Dick Brace

Safety Fence � Jake Williams made a motion which was seconded by Gary Smith to replace the buckets holding the safety fence with concrete patio umbrella stands. A counter-motion was made by Mike Howell and seconded by Steve Elmore to purchase bases, poles and wire not to exceed $200. A unanimous vote occurred and Steve Elmore will take the lead on the project.

Pylons � Steve Elmore recommended the racing pylons be moved 50 feet to the north for safety purposes. Dick Brace made a motion which was seconded by Mike Howell. A unanimous vote agreed to move the pylons. Steve Elmore has the lead.

Port-a-pot � Ray Morton has the lead for checking prices through United Site Service to place a port-a-pot at the field.

Safety

Cooler air means opening up needle valves to allow enough fuel to enter the carburetor. Ever notice that you get more power when it is cooler? Don�t run your engine lean and over heat it on a cool day. Lean engines can backfire, especially four strokes. Don�t be the one with your finger in the prop!

Glow plugs � remember to check your glow plug, better to replace it than an entire aircraft.

Upcoming Events

6 December � hot dogs and flying at Dr. Hook�s flying field in Auburn, hosted by the Sierra Foothill Flyers.

9 December � indoor flying at the Ready Springs Gym in Penn Valley. $2.00 landing fee.

19 December � Indoor flying in Roseville. Double check to make sure it isn�t cancelled due to closeness to Christmas.

1 January � Freeze Fly at beale AFB.

Product Review/Lessons Learned

Lipo Batteries � do NOT leave unattended while charging. Always use the proper charging setting � don�t get anxious, it could cost you thousands in damages. It was recommended using a fire safe box to set batteries in while charging � usually around $30 at K-Mart. Some chargers recommended by club members include Triton, Hyperion, TP1010, or TP610. Proper charging is a must!

Meeting was adjourned at 2020.

November 2008

6 November 2008

Beale Blackbirds R/C Club Meeting

1915 � Meeting called to order at the Beale Community Activity Center, Reno Room

ATTENDEES

Bill Marshman
Darryl Witt
Joeseph Hoy
Ray Morton
Gary Smith
Pat Bowman
Al Morris
I.M. Davis
Steve Elmore
Ralph Tarrant
John Kinne
Rick McCarthy
Jeanette Hibpshman
Danny Weger
Dick Brace

Treasurer's Report

Currently have approximately $1400 in the Club fund. Several people's dues were paid this evening.

Old Business

Minutes � The November minutes are on-line at www.bealeblackbirds.com to review at your leisure.

Trailer, call this weekend for getting the shed moved over to cover the tractor.

Fun Fly was a success! See pictures on the BBRCC website under Picture Gallery. If you don't have a computer see if a friend will show you on theirs. :o)

Rocklin Hobby Town has moved! Look over by the IHOP on the same exit.

Club Officer Nominations are closed. There is one nomination per position, so there will be no vote. We'll announce the next club officers at the December meeting.

Show and Tell

The Extreme Link system, priced at $190, eight channel, TX/RX combo

Blade mCX - the miniature version of EFlite's popular coaxial rotor aircraft

New Business

Indoor flying on Beale is a possibility
Rick McCarthy is willing to work on getting the gym for a night of flying.
Joe Hoy is working on Dock 5, a large hangar, to fly in.

Joe Hoy and Rick McCarthy, each nominated for president.
Jim Crites nominated for vice-president
Jeanette Hibpshman nominated to continue as Treasurer until she has a replacement.
Safety Officer will be filled by the new president.
Secretary will be filled by Jeanette Hibpshman until she has a replacement.

Dues for next year � voted unanimously in favor of keeping them the same as this year, $25 individual, $35 family, E-4 and below FREE.

Safety

Hangar Rash
Make sure each of your aircraft is carefully handled in the shop to keep that dreaded "hangar rash" from taking its toll on your airframe and covering. Sleeping bags can work for covering wings and sheets can keep dust off of fuselages.

Upcoming Events

21 November - indoor flying in Roseville, write or call for directions. Indoor pylon racing is always a blast to watch if you've never seen it, come on out!
1 Jan 09 - start thinking of your favorite soup or chili for the New Year's Day Freeze or Fly and cook-off!
Pylon racing - perfect for Beale's wide open sky. Should we bring back the pylon racing of Beale's yesteryear? Perhaps...start thinking about whether or not you'd be interested. How about a trainer class or a sport class?

Product Review / Lessons Learned

No new information was presented.

Meeting was adjourned at 1945.

October 2008

2 October 2008

Beale Blackbirds R/C Club Meeting

1905 � Meeting called to order at the Beale Community Activity Center, Reno Room

ATTENDEES

Dick Brace
Albert Hibpshman
Rick McCarthy
Ray Morton
Irwin Davis
Darryl Witt
Fred Sehnert
Ed Craddock

Treasurer's Report

Currently have approximately $1227.25 in the Club fund.

Old Business

Minutes � The September minutes are on-line at www.bealeblackbirds.com to review at your leisure.

Mower � Ray Morton and Bud Fritzche replaced the tube in the mower�s left rear tire.

Lease � �Let sleeping dogs lie.� Continue flying at the field and enjoying it responsibly.

New start stands � under construction � will be completed early Spring

25 October � Beale Fun-Fly
Two events, crape paper limbo and spot landing contests
Open to all, tell your friends, RSVP for the event!
Albert Hibpshman will be officiating the limbo event and Mike Howell will be officiating the spot landing contest.

Show and Tell

Albert Hibpshman presented an Extreme Flight Extra 300 with a 58 inch wingspan, weighed 5.5 pounds, used an 85 amp speed controller and 5 cell, 3700mah battery.

New Business

Club Officer nominations opened.

Dues for next year � voted unanimously in favor of keeping them the same as this year, $25 individual, $35 family, E-4 and below FREE.

Safety

Electric Motors and Props
Many in the club had their first prop cuts with their first electric. It�s Quiet, it�s just sitting there, it�s DANGEROUS!
Treat a plane that is powered up like an idling glow motor!
TIP 1: Use a 4.8V pack plugged directly into the RX to set up your radio.
TIP 2: Remove the prop before powering up an electric plane on the bench to work on it.

Check RX Battery Voltage
If an RX battery voltage gets too low during a flight you will lose control of your aircraft and crash. Check the battery voltage BEFORE the first flight of every session, and between flights. A bad cell can be found before your plane crashes. Several people in the club have had a plane go down�they could swear they charged that pack the night before�or maybe the night before that�
TIP 1: Use a loaded volt meter with a 0.5 or 1 amp load to test your battery for an accurate reading.
TIP 2: If you are getting fewer flights with a battery than you used to then check the condition of your servos. You could have a bad servo.
TIP 3: If your battery is giving you fewer and fewer flights, REPLACE IT.

Upcoming Events

11 October (rain date), there will be a float fly at Scotts Flat Lake. Go North on Hwy 49 out of Auburn, continue on 20 East to the �Five Mile House� and turn right on Scott�s Flat Rd, go to the end. Sponsored by the Sierra Foothill Fliers.

10-12 October, Woodland-Davis Jet Fly, the last jet event at this grand location before it closes down next year. Take I-5 North to Rd 102, go South, see the field on your left.

11-12 Dixon Float Fly. Use the contact club link to get more details.

17 October, indoor flying in Roseville at Chilton Middle School, 4501 Bob Doyle Drive, Roseville, CA 95747. Two basketball courts side-by-side and a second room the size of one court for small helis. Sponsored by AMOS.

25 October, Beale Fun-Fly with limbo and spot landing contest. Lunch provided, raffle prizes! Open flying from 9 am to Dark. RSVP ahead of time to get on base if you don�t have a pass. Sponsored by the Beale Blackbirds.

Product Review / Lessons Learned

No new information was presented.

Meeting was adjourned at 2040.

Simulator flying commenced for another 45 minutes after the meeting using the projector screen.
A great time was had by all�we flew turbine jets, scale aerobatic planes, airliners and warbirds!

September 2008

4 September 2008

Beale Blackbirds R/C Club Meeting

1923 � Meeting called to order at the Beale Community Activity Center, Reno Room

ATTENDEES:

Brian Yanik
Albert Hibpshman
Rick McCarthy
Ray Morton
Joseph Hoy
Richard Plummer
Dick Brace
Irwin Davis
Darryl Witt

Treasures Report:

Currently have approximately $1225.00 in the Club fund.

Old Business:

Mower � The mower rear tire is leaking. Ray Morton will take the lead on having a tube installed.

Minutes � The August minutes are on-line. Review at your leisure.

Lease � There is no news on the lease positive or negative. Continue flying at the field and enjoying it responsibly.

Float Fly � The August Float Fly used the Upper Blackwater Lake. Small turnout with six people, still a fun day of flying. The raft was much more stable than the Jon Boat we used last time, thanks Danny Weger for bringing the boat. Thank you to Rick McCarthy for picking up the electric motor and battery to power the boat.

Show and Tell

Darryl Witt presented a Thunder Tiger Champion 45L with an OS46 FX Engine. He stated it�s a good flying fun sport plane.

New Business:

Fall Fun Fly � Albert Hibpshman will head up a Fall Fun Fly tentatively scheduled for 25 October. Assistance is needed to make it happen successfully! We'll start planning and search for some raffle prizes. Look forward to grilled burgers, a spot landing contest, taxi contest and a whole lot of a good time.

Safety

Review the field rules so you are familiar with them. When it cools off you'll see more people at the flying field and will have to share the space.
Trash, take it with you! If you open the shed, please secure it. Let�s make the field a safe and fun place to fly that stays clean.
Watch the heat, it can cause engines to run lean. Richen up the high end needle on your glow engine so you see a good stream of smoke while flying...no smoke means you're lean!
Start Stands � Joe Hoy will donate plywood and labor to build two new starter stands. He needs $200 for other lumber. A motion was made by Dick Brace and seconded by Ray Morton, unanimous vote to spend the $200 for lumber.

Upcoming Events

6 Sept starting at 0800, there will be a fun fly at Bob Hooks field hosted by the Sierra Foothills Flyers.

4 October, there will be a float fly at Scotts Flat. Sponsored by the Sierra Foothill Fliers.

Product Review / Lessons Learned

If you own a JR X9303 radio, check the aileron wires. They have been known to wear against a microchip inside the TX case. Fix it by wrapping it with electrical tape and tucking the wire in under other wires. Many on-line forums have pictures that show the problem and the fix.

Charger plugs for transmitters � double check all of your charger plugs, a loose or worn plug can cause a short and/or blown fuse.

Meeting was adjourned at 2010.

August 2008

7 August 2008

Beale Blackbirds R/C Club Meeting

1945 � Meeting called to order

ATTENDEES:

Brian Yanik
Albert Hibpshman
Jeannette Hibpshman
Rick McCarthy
Gary Smith
Mike Saras
Ray Morton
Joesph Hoy
Richard Ryan
Marvin Pass
Richard Plummer
Danny Weger
Jake Williams
Dick Brace
Irwin Davis
A.L. Morris
Chuck Erdich
Darryl Witt
Steve Elmore
Mike Howell

Treasures Report:

Currently have approximately $1250.00 in the Club fund. Should increase to approximately $1300.00 after the pizza/soda feed from the meeting.

Old Business:

Start Stands � Joe Hoy provided pictures of various stands. Once an agreed design is selected, he will build two for the field for the price of materials�labor is donated by Joe.

Float Fly � an informal float fly will be held on 15 August beginning at 0900 on the same lake as the previous float fly. Chuck Erdich will provide a rescue boat. Rick McCarthy will rent a trolling motor from the Outdoor Adventure Center. Rick will also secure the road leading to the field to prevent accidental radio interference. It was agreed to charge a $5.00 landing fee to cover the motor rental. Dick Brace will manage parking. This is a bring your own food/drinks event.

New Business:

There will be a Fun Fly at Doctor Hooks on Saturday 9 August. Electrics may begin at 0800 with Glows beginning at 1000. There is a $5.00 charge for two hot dogs/chips/drink. This is a good opportunity to fly from a green grass runway.

New members � there are some folks who have attempted to join, however were refused base passes for various reasons. Security Forces maintains the right to refuse passes. If this occurs, the club will refund the guest their dues. Let�s all continue to make new members feel welcome and teach safe flying practices.

Field maintenance � the club need people to be willing to help out with mowing and trimming. It is up to us to keep the field looking sharp. We need to mow in the morning time frame due to potential fire conditions. Joe Hoy has volunteered to perform the next cutting around 21 August.

Club instructors � the club is in need of additional flight instructors. If interested, training is available. Use the club web page to contact the officers to volunteer for this vital position.

Officer nominations � The end of the year is rapidly approaching. Start thinking of nominees for President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The President and Vice-President must be a military member from Beale AFB. Elections will be held in October.

Lawn mower � the tires are showing wear, please inflate to a maximum of 10 Lbs psi. Also, the battery is in need of a charging.

Meeting was adjourned at 2010.

July 2008

10 July 2008

Beale Blackbirds R/C Club Meeting

1915 � Meeting called to order

ATTENDEES:

Brian Yanik
Albert Hibpshman
Chuck Zidek
Steve Elmore
Jake Williams
Ray Morton
Dennis Carlsen
Danny Wegen
Jeanette Hibpshman
Chuck Erdrich
Ed Craddock
Irwin Davis
A.L. Morris
Dick Brace

OLD BUSINESS:

Float fly was such a success that the club will hold an informal float fly later this summer.

Remember to view the meeting minutes on line.

Controlled burn � all controlled burns have been cancelled by the state of California � the club will continue to cut the grass in the morning time frame.

Lease � no news/updates, hope to hear around November

Bathrooms � the Laundromat is the best choice. The club can�t install a porta-pot until the lease is approved.

Pylon Racing � pylons are available for practice racing. The bottom section of the pylons will be left in place unless they are a distraction.

NEW BUSINESS:

Joe Hoy to build new start stands � he will present the design and price to the club for approval

Where do we want to hold meetings, field or community center? Vote was for field.

Pizza or no pizza at the meetings? Pizza with a cooler of drinks was suggested for next meeting.

Fun or float fly in August? Dick Brace has volunteered to take the lead for a Float Fly in August. The calendar will be looked at to determine best date.

New members � the club is enjoying a large influx of new members ; make them feel welcome and teach safe flying.

Fuel purchase � does the club want to start a list for the next bulk fuel purchase?

Meeting was adjourned at 1945.

June 2008

5 June 2008

Beale Blackbirds R/C Club Meeting

Meeting called to order: 1910

New member introductions. Also, some people we haven't seen before at a meeting! Greet everyone you see at the model field, you just never know who you might run into.

OLD BUSINESS

Float Fly was a resounding success! We made over $100 in profit from raffle tickets.
Rick McCarthy relayed his story about the retrieval boat and how not to do it. He witnessed Jon Sorensen attempt to retrieve an aircraft by himself using the retrieval boat. No one to balance out the boat, and it went over! Batteries and motor had to be retrieved from more than six feet of water. Thanks Rick for the great recovery!

Thank you:

Danny Weger for overseeing the float fly event as the Event Coordinator.
Chuck Zidek for running the registration table.
Jeanette Hibpshman for running the raffle and for acquiring the great prizes.
Brian Yanik and Rick McCarthy for retrieving 15 planes from the lake.

HQ ACC holds our lease request and insurance waiver request. We'll keep hoping that $2.5 mil is enough for the big wigs. The Control Burn request is in and will be honored in the next few weeks. Please make sure you bring in the pylons when you are done using them. Also, if you see smoke at the field, come back another day.

SHOW AND TELL

Jeanette Hibpshman showed off her DA-100 with an Azure 4 inch carbon fiber single-bolt spinner, Silent Beauty compact mufflers and PT Models 27x10 carbon fiber prop.

Chuck Zidek and Al Hibpshman explained how the two of them came together with floats and a cub to create a winner. The Cub was in Chuck's garage rafters for many years, the floats came from Fred Price. The .40 sized Piper Cub is covered in fabric and is powered by an O.S. 70 four-stroke.

Steve Elmore and Jake Williams told us about their Bronze pylon racing warbirds. They are practicing to compete down in Sacramento at the races soon.

NEW BUSINESS

Safety and professional aeromodeling were the theme of the float fly. Many thanks to all members who displayed the kind of flying and cooperation that makes a fun fly...FUN! There were NO crashes and everyone flew, dispite the 15 mph winds.

Frequency control is important when using the LAKE. Mike Howell is looking into a way to notify other pilots that there is a pilot on the LAKE using a particular channel.

Steve Elmore is looking into the possibiliites of getting a retrieval boat for float flying at Beale. Members would like to fly on a regular basis and they might need to recover a plane where swimming may not be feasible.

SAFETY

Keep up the great COMMUNICATION at the flying field. Please make it a habit to talk with the people that are flying with you. Call out your intentions when flying. Simple, straight forward notification is all that other pilots need to maintain awareness of where you are and what you're about to do.

"Taking off, right to left" or "Deadstick!" are examples of essential communication while flying with others.

OPEN FLOOR

Bring SUNSCREEN, bug repellent and WATER to the flying field with you while flying this Summer!

Next meeting will be Thursday, 10 July 2008 at the FLYING FIELD, 1900.

Meeting Adjourned: 1947

May 2008

1 May 2008

Beale Blackbirds R/C Club Meeting

Meeting began at 1900.

OLD BUSINESS:

Update - Float Fly on 31 May

--FLYING FIELD WILL BE CLOSED ON Saturday 31 May, only flying at the Lower Blackwelder Lake will be allowed!
--Launching planes will be from the South side of the lake
--Ample parking and pit areas will be available up by the road, 30 feet from the water
--A recovery boat will be available, trolling motor for power
--Lunch is $5, soda, chips and burger
--Pilot fee will be $10, includes one raffle ticket
--Prizes include a DX6i Transmitter and AR6200 Receiver

NEW BUSINESS

Oroville Fly-In this coming weekend!

Hale Road - Fly-In on 10 May!

--Electrics start at 0800, glow/gas at 0900

SAFETY

--Grass is drying out, fires are possible
--Call 911 first, tell them you are on Beale AFB, then use the fire extinguisher
--Mowing needs to be done only before 1000 in the morning to avoid sparks causing a fire
--Watch for rattle snakes, especially when chasing a downed plane out past the mowed area
--Another control burn request has been submitted for the flying field and vicinity, if you see fire trucks and burning grass, stay away from the flying field.

Next meeting will be Thursday, 5 June 2008 at the FLYING FIELD, 1900. Meeting Adjourned: 1920

April 2008

Beale Blackbirds R/C Club Meeting

Attendance

Kevin Sparks
Mike Howell
Daryl Witt
Lee Ercoline
Dick Brace
Jake Williams
Danny Weger
Steve Elmore
Albert Morris
Irwin Davis
Ed Craddock
Jeanette Hibpshman
Justin Hibpshman
Elise Hibpshman
Brian Yanik
Start - ~7:10 p.m.

Club President Albert Hibpshman is still deployed � hopefully returning soon.
Vice-President Rick McCarthy is stuck in Japan waiting for transportation home.
Secretary Brian Yanik will preside over the meeting.

Minutes � Motion to approve the February minutes (no meeting in March) (Jake Williams), 2nd (Dick Dirga) = minutes approved.

Old Business

Field lease update � Brian Yanik informed the club the lease is still at the Legal Office and won�t be finished until the end of the year. The club will press on with re-installing safety barrier; pit table covers etc. in order to make the field safe and enjoyable for all.

Insurance � still waiting for approval on the insurance waiver � would allow 2.5 million dollars as covered by AMA.

Show and Tell

Lee Ercoline � presented a Balsa USA aircraft. He started construction 5 Dec 2007 and completed 6 March 2008. The aircraft has an OS 61 FX engine which Lee plans to tune-in on a Tiger trainer prior to making the maiden flight with the USA aircraft.

Jake Williams � presented a Warbird he bought for the Bronze class at Sam�s. He is operating on a Spektrum receiver and using Hitec servos. This aircraft has a OS 91 glow engine. Jake has approximately 14 flights on the airframe and stated it flies wonderfully.

New Business

Float Fly
Danny Weger presented some information and potential dates. The event will be held on the Lower Blackwelder Lake. A $10 landing fee will be charged as a club fund raiser. In addition, a burger and soda will be available for $3.
A motion was made for 31 May 2008 (Dick Brace) and 2nd (Rich Howell) = approved.
Albert Hibpshman will be the point-of-contact for the EAL. Anyone desiring to attend the Float Fly who doesn�t have access to Beale AFB should contact Albert.
Albert volunteered via proxy to grill and procure the grilling supplies.
Final schedule/activities will be discussed at the May 1 club meeting.
Action Item � does an inflatable boat need to have registration to be used as a recovery vessel on the lake? Outdoor Recreation has boats that are rentable and registered, fitted with a trolling motor to aid in recovery of aircraft.

Spring Work Day

3rd Saturday of April (19th)

Danny Williams made a motion: if the weather is good, go, if not postpone one week. Steve Elmore seconded = passed.

Plan is to cut grass, re-install windsock and pit table coverings. Re-install the pilot safety barrier. Move the shed back, and complete an all around clean-up. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. and once complete, flying will commence with burgers, chips, and soda available for $5.

Jake Williams made a motion to replace the pylons that were damaged during the grass burn. Dick Brace seconded = passed. Steve Elmore will acquire the PVC pipe and paint so our pilots can try their hand at pylon racing. Approximate total approved was $20.

Action Item � Can Albert check on having the Beale Fire Department accomplish another burn to help keep the vegetation under control? Yes, we will submit another safety burn request for execution once the grass dries out completely.

Events

5 April Float Fly for Sierra Foothill Flyers
Wednesday nights � Penn Valley Gym indoor flying continues
Sundays � Penn Valley flying at the school outdoors
3 May - 1st Saturday fly at Dr. Hook�s
17 May � Electric Fun Fly at Ready Springs School

Safety

Brian Yanik presented some safety concerns with the start of the new season:

1. Ensure models receive a good inspection and fix and issues that may exist from last season. Check props and replace/rebalance.
2. Verify charge of batteries � Danny Weger stated the need to check battery loads as he had a dead cell which caused him to lose an aircraft. Danny recommended using a load meter on all batteries to eliminate potential problems. Also, accomplish a range check at the field prior to the first flight.
3. Snakes � yes, it is that time of year again and rattlers have been sighted at the field. Be aware of your surroundings and used extra caution if you walk out into the grass areas.
4. Buddy system � always fly with a buddy.
5. Finally, if you do have an incident, please make all efforts to clean up the crash site � it�s best interest for the environment and for the club.

Let�s make every flight this season a safe one!

Miscellaneous

www.roughandreadyaviation.com � good source for light, easily repairable electrics for anyone interested in participating in indoor flying events.

Adjournment

Danny Weger � motioned
Kevin Sparks � Second

The next hour was spent flying the simulator on the big screen. Several members attempted high wind/high turbulence flights. Many oohs, aahhs, and laughs were enjoyed as pilots gained an appreciation for this invaluable training tool!

February 2008
lBlackbirds R/C Club Meeting
Attendance:
Al Morris
Irwin Davis
George Biles
George Croft
Joe Hoy
Kevin Sparks
Mike Howell
Daryl Witt
Richard Plummer
Bill Marshmann
Lee Ercoline
Churck Erdrich
Dick Brace
Marlin Pass
Rick McCarthy
Jeanette Hibpshman
Justin Hibpshman
Elise Hibpshman
Start -~7:15
Minutes - Motion to approve (Chuck Edrich), 2nd (Dick Brace) = approved
Old Business
BBRCC Vice President, Rick McCarthy just returned from a four month deployment to Southwest Asia.
WELCOME BACK!
UPDATE: Our very own land manager, Glenn Leonard, is continuing to work on the land lease and insurance waiver to allow 2.5 million dollars worth of insurance to suffice for coverage.
The lease might take a few months and the club is ready to work with him to preserve a magnificent flying site and culture that have kept the heritage of aviation on Beale AFB alive.
Additionally, the wing will have to submit our request up to HQ ACC for approval. This process should be complete by Fall 2008.
Meanwhile, the BBRCC officers will pursue an agreement with the land manager to reinstall the safety and usability enhancements to the RC flying field. The plan will be to re-install these items at the Spring work day, date TBD. If the lease is not approved by HQ ACC the "improvements" will have to be removed again.
Show & Tell
Rick McCarthy - Corsair Wing framed up
Richard Plummer - Super Chipmunk by Carl Goldberg, Saito 100, 65" ws, 7.5lb, 20 hours in covering the wing
New Business
Upcoming Events
3rd Saturday Fly for Fun at Beale?
Dick Brace made a motion: If the weather is good, GO! If it is iffy, postpone until the following Saturday. Mike Howel seconded. - Passed
Sierra Foothills Fun Fly on Saturday, 9 Feb (delayed from last Saturday) @ Hook's Field in Auburn, CA
Adjournment
Dick Brace - Motion
George Croft - Second