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VOLUME # 16     ISSUE  3                                             March, 2004

Webpage for the Springfield RC Club is at this link:

 Next Meeting on March 4, 2004

The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell

Community Room B

 Springfield, Missouri, 7:00 P. M.  

Future Meetings

 April 1        Downtown Library, Upstairs Community Room

May 6        Campbell Street Library, Community Room B

June 3        Campbell Street Library, Community Room B

Contents

Upcoming Events

Field News

Minutes of the Last Meeting

Membership Information

National Newsletter Articles

Club Contacts

Upcoming Events for the Flying Year 2004

Saturday, April 17.........   Field Maintenance/ Fun Fly

Saturday, May 1st...         Field Maintenance Make Up

Saturday, May 15 ......      Pot Luck Dinner and Fun fly

Saturday, July 17 .....        Pattern Primer Open

Saturday, July 31 ....         Float fly practice Lake Springfield

Sat/Sun, Aug 14/15 ...      17th Annual  Float Fly, Lake Springfield

Sat/Sun, Sept. 11/12 ...    4th Annual AA Pattern Contest

Fri/Sat/Sun, Oct.8/9/10     3rd  Annual Helicopter Fly-in

Thursday, Dec. 2 .......      Christmas Party Location TBA

Sat, Jan. 1, 2005 ...........  Annual Club Ice & Chili fly

Field News

I wish that I had all the juicy gossip about a titilating escapade at the field lately, but suffice it to say that a local chiropracter who flies spicy planes and an ex Navy (probably I'm wrong on the service) boat person who also likes PBYs and assorted fighters got into it at the field.  Seems as though No. 1 was flying and had a premature landing.  Another had not taken the pin.  Back to the first, he got what was left of his plane and his radio and went back to his flight station.  Back to No.2, he was landing and had a wing over (loss of control).  The bottom line was that both had been on the same channel and No. 1 went back to his flight station with the antenna down but the radio still on.  There's more so stay tuned.    

Here is a hum dinger of a swap meet that was passed on to me.  Please check location before you go.  The website for further information is given towards the bottom of this information. 

R/C EXPOSITION & Swap Meet

Expanded Format: Airplanes, Boats, Helicopter, and Cars!

Fly an R/C Flight Simulator! Watch Action Videos! Enjoy Static Displays! Learn about the hobby! Talk to St. Louis Area Clubs!

SATURDAY - MARCH 13, 2004

 (No Sales In Parking Lot Allowed)

General Admission: $5.00 – Children under 12 Free

GENERAL ADMISSION OPENS AT 11:00 AM

General Admission – Free Tables (first come first served)

(Admission closes at 2:30 PM)

Businesses/Organizations – 10:00 AM - Tables $10 Each

Business Admission: $10 per person

(Setup only, absolutely no sales before 11am)

 At Fort Zumwalt South High School

Directions:

I-70 to

T.R. Hughes Rd Exit.

Follow Belleau Creek

Rd. South

1.1 miles.

On left just prior

to Mexico Rd

Fort Zumwalt South HS

8050 Mexico Road

St. Peters, MO 63376

Presented by:

Phantom Flyers R/C Club & Spirits of St. Louis R/C Flying Club

CONTACTS: Phil Moore 636-928-5342 / Jim Wortkoetter 636-947-1034

Email @ swap04@phantomflyersrc.com

See http://phantomflyersrc.com/swap.htm for latest details

Reference http://spiritsofstl.com

RAFFLE PRIZE: Futaba 9CAF

On-Site Concession Stand

More than twice the space of last year! Over 20,000 sq ft!

Minutes of February Meeting: 

Springfield RC Club, minutes of February meeting, Thursday, February 5, 2004.  Ralph Todd, Secretary.

The club met at the Library Center on south Campbell street.  The meeting was called to order at 7 PM by president Dan Curtis. The attendance was down some due to snow and ice.  Copies of the minutes of last month's meeting were passed around for review.  These were approved, as written, by the club.  The treasure, Kevin Murdock, passed around his report, detailing the interest collected on the club's CD's , income from new members paid, the rent paid to the owner of our field, etc.  This was voted on and passed.

Doug Bennett introduced and welcomed Dallas Porter, back to the club again.  Dallas has been in the club for many years prior to this recent absence.  He told how he had made the clip board system that we still use to identify which channels are being used while flying. 

Old Business:

Doug Bennett, as chairman of the BI-laws update committee, reported that the survey of practical and legal aspects of the club's constitution are still being studied.  He will have more information next meeting.

Dan reported that the GPS and farm road address for the 911 emergency listing is getting closer to being established

New Business:

Charlie Newton said that after having the Top Gun Trophy for several years, he didn't feel right keeping it again all year, but suggested we pass it on to someone else for the remainder of this year.  The club chose to vote on the most deserving member to give it to, during our next meeting.

Dan Curtis offered some information about another brand of fuel that is very economical, and is popular with several midwest clubs.  The name of it is Magnum, and it is very competitive.

Dan asked the the club if we would have any ideas on what we could do to improve our flying site.  There were several suggestions, some of which were:   A better fiberglass Port-O-Potty,  a long concrete pad for pilots to get their planes ready on,  better platforms to hold the planes while servicing, doubling the size of our present building, and enlarging the runway were some of the thoughts that were given..  These prospects for improvement are to be studied between now and next meeting. 

Harold Carroll brought up the subject about radio interference while flying at the field.  He has experienced some "hits" while flying on Ch 20.  He said it has happened frequently.  It was recommended that he try a different channel if the problem persist, and that we all pay attention as to which direction, elevation, time, etc. that any interference occurs.

 A motion was made and seconded to adjourn.  This was voted on and passed, about 8:20 PM 

Membership Information Dues 2004

Effective January 1, 2004, all dues are payable on a calendar year basis for those who were members in 2002.  As was the case in 2003, the dues for the year are $75.00 for adults and $50 for juniors (students under 18).  The dues apply no matter when you decide to pay your 2003 dues. 

As was the case last year, NEW members will pay a pro-rated amount based on what month they join the club for the first time.

NOTE:  You must show proof that you have paid your AMA dues for 2004 in order to receive your 2004 Blacksheep member card.  Either mail your dues with a copy of your AMA card or bring the card to the January meeting to show to the Treasurer.

You may mail your check payable to SPRINGFIELD R/C CLUB and a copy of your AMA card to:

                     Kevin Murdock, Treasurer, 3448 E. Stanhope Terrace, Springfield,  MO  65809