State College Radio Control Club Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Chuck Paulson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The members welcomed Mr. Ron Lueth as a guest.

Ron builds electric powered foam models from plans and is interested in joining the club.

1. The minutes from the April 1^st meeting were approved.

2. Al Jones read the Treasurer’s report. Expenditures included $500 to Jack Garbrick for field use, $200 to Woody for field maintenance and $25 for the repair of the frequency board. AMA club charter dues and rent for the flying field. Al advised the balance of the SCRC account and his report was approved by membership.

3. Old business –

· Woody Struble reinforced a wooden post for the frequency board with steel. He also did a great job of adding the missing frequency numbers. Al Jones added 11 card slots for 2.4 GHz transmitters.

· Al Jones had nothing new to report from the field committee but in response to a question, he did advise that SCRC has submitted a letter of interest to the park planning board for the Whitehall Road property. The board will meet December to decide how the land will be used

· Chuck reminded us of the Wings of Williamsport R/C club’s Fun Fly on Saturday, May 17^th. On the SCRC website, there is notice with details for this event.

· The 2008 SCRC Air Show will be held either on August 10^th or on August 17^th. Chuck will chair the committee and other volunteers include Henry, Nathaniel, Todd and Daryl. Henry Margusity advised that the food vendor plans to participate again this year and we should discuss the extra electricity usage with Jack Garbrick.

· A motion to hold our Open Fun Fly on June 22^nd passed. Another motion was made to have the closed Fun Fly (club picnic) on July 20^th. Motion carried.

4. New Business –

· Hugh Zinsmeister reminded us of some safety rules and field courtesy points. Your AMA card should be removed from the frequency board after each flight and we should stand behind the flight line when flying. Cigarette butts and other trash should be picked up and thrown out. Larger items such as wrecked models should be taken home with you instead of disposing of them at the field. High speed passes should be made at mid-field and farther from the flight line. If a full-scale plane approaches, don’t panic and mess up the landing – it’s better to fly over the corn field in a holding pattern if necessary. Don’t take off if a full-scale aircraft is on the field with its engine running.

· AL Jones informed us that he and Woody recently rolled the field to smooth out the runway. Henry Margusity asked that we turn on the Radio in the office and make sure the outdoor speakers are working so we can hear the transmissions of approaching and departing full-scale aircraft. Henry advised us of a new R/C supplier that he’s had good luck with. They have good prices and can be found on internet at http://www.rcslot.com/

· Chuck announced that Peter Caddick has been relocated by his employer to Illinois. Peter wrote a thoughtful farewell letter to the club. Best of luck to Peter. Chuck also reminded us that the June meeting will be held outdoors at the flying field.

· If you don’t have an SCRC name tag but would like to get one, please contact Al Jones. AL has the names of people who were removed from the membership roster because of unpaid club dues. A former club member has been seen flying at the field and Daryl Allen will address this issue with an e-mail to that person.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

6. Show and Tell –

· Gil Halblieb showed his Great Planes 1/3 Scale Pitts Biplane. It’s powered by a Fuji 50cc gasoline engine and weighs in at 18 pounds. Gil demonstrated the flapperon function that he programmed into his transmitter. This is an ARF that is no longer available - and a fantastic looking model. Great job Gil – can’t wait too see it in the air!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Daryl Allen won the 50-50 drawing, splitting $16.00 with the club.

Respectfully Submitted,

Daryl Allen, Secretary