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November 2007 |
OFFICER ELECTIONS FOR 2008 The following men were elected as club officers for 2008. President: Ellis Alford Vice-President: James McPherson Treasurer: Brian Masters Sec.\Webmaster: Mark Townsend Public Relations: Jason Correro ELECTRIC SERVICE Ellis has been looking into the possibility and costs of acquiring electric service to the field. Initial cost would be about $800.00 to $1,000.00. This would provide about 60 amp service if we run #4 wire. The minimum monthly electric bill would be about $10.00/month. This information was presented at the October meeting. We discussed it at this meeting and decided to hold it over until January before voting. 2008 FUN FLY DATES The following dates were set for our flying events for next year. March Windy Days Fun Fly March 15 Bud Cady Fun Fly April 26 Fall Fun Fly w/ Big Birds September 20 Other dates of interest in 2008. MASA (El Dorado) 2008 March 1 Swap Meet; May 3, Spring Fun Fly; October 11 Fall Fun Fly Sharks (Shreveport) 2008 May 17-18 Spring Fall Fly Barksdale Air Show May 10-11 2008 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Renewal forms will be mailed this week. CHRISTMAS DINNER Tuesday, December 18, 6:30, Catfish Cabin on Louisville |
October 2007 |
OFFICER NOMINATIONS FOR 2008 Thanks to the following men who have accepted nomination as club officers for 2008. Voting for officers will take place at the November Meeting. President: Ellis Alford Vice-President: James McPherson Treasurer: Brian Masters Sec.\Webmaster: Tim Faircloth; Mark Townsend Public Relations: Jason Correro METAL STORAGE BUILDINGAfter discussion the club voted to purchase one of the old paper collection units from Ark-La Recycling for $500.00. The old paper recycling collection units are about 7 feet wide and 14 feet long. The bottom is angled in on the sides so the flat floor area is about 5-1/2 feet wide. They are solid metal with doors on one end that open completely. There are openings on the sides that would have to be welded closed and caulked. Cost is $500. They can be seen at the corner of New Natchitoches and Well Road. ELECTRIC SERVICE Ellis has been looking into the possibility and costs of acquiring electric service to the field. Initial cost would be about $800.00. This would provide about 60 amp service if we run #4 wire. The minimum monthly electric bill would be about $10.00/month. This information was presented at this meeting. We plan to discuss it and vote on whether to proceed at the November Meeting. PROJECTS BEFORE WINTER Caulk roof Get a ton or two of SB2 for driveway mud spots Put ant poison on any mounds on the runway CHRISTMAS DINNER Tuesday, December 18, 6:30, Catfish Cabin on Louisville
Be sure and vote for AMA president. Statements by all 3 candidates are in the October Magazine. |
September 2007 |
OCTOBER MOWING SCHEDULEWeek of October 1 Paul Palmer Week of October 8 James McPherson Week of October 15 Scott Brown Week of October 22 James Drewett Week of October 29 Terry Cady FALL FUN FLY WITH BIG BIRDS - September 22 Thanks to all who helped: Concessions: Scott, Robin, Teresa, Tricia, Phillis, Velma, & Linda Pilot Sign-in: Scott - Assisted by Geoff and Terry Impound: Ellis – Assisted by Tim and Brian Advertising: Randy – Radio & TV; Scott – Print School Flyers; Ellis and Scott - Deliver School Flyers Announcing: Chuck Donations: Randy – Out of town; Ellis - Hobby Town Pilot Meeting: Stan PA System: TerrySuggested Improvements: 2 speakers aimed outside the covered area. Look into other ways to advertise - use 20-30 coroplast signs around town; News Paper Ad; Radio Ads; Have announced at a Rebel game. METAL STORAGE BUILDING The old paper recycling collection units are about 7 feet wide and 14 feet long. The bottom is angled in on the sides so the flat floor area is about 5-1/2 feet wide. They are solid metal with doors on one end that open completely. There are openings on the sides that would have to be welded closed and caulked. Cost is $500. They can be seen at the corner of New Natchitoches and Well Road.OFFICER NOMINATIONS FOR 2008 WILL BE MADE AT THE OCTOBER MEETING If you want to be an officer next year, talk to someone about nominating you. If you have someone you would like to nominate, talk to them about serving next year. I have enjoyed the last 3 years as president, but need to take a break next year. There are many qualified guys that could move the club forward. DATES OF INTEREST MASA Fall Fun Fly - October 6 (El Dorado)
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August 2007 |
FALL FUN FLY WITH BIG BIRDS - September 22
Pilot Sign-in: Scott - Assisted by Geoff and Terry Impound: Ellis – Assisted by Tim, Armond, and Brian A few things that we could do to improve safety and congestion as our events grow were suggested after the Bud Cady Fun Fly this spring. Since only about half of the pilots are at the pilots meeting we will print sheets with what was covered and hand them to the pilots as they check in. The radio impound needs to be separate from pilot sign-in and raffle ticket sales to reduce congestion and insure adequate frequency control. We will use the frequency board with pins and update it to include pins for the new spread spectrum radios. Have safety officers and every member keep an eye out for any safety concerns and address them as they occur. SOIL SAMPLES Took soil samples from each end of the runway and the center of the runway and had them tested. North and center need Calcitic Lime and low nitrogen fertilizer. South ends needs no lime and high nitrogen fertilizer. Lime application needs to be after grass is dormant. METAL STORAGE BUILDINGMASA Fall Fun Fly - October 6 (El Dorado) |
July 2007 |
| Our July meeting was held Sunday, July 29th at the field. There were no important topics of discussion. The mowing schedule to the left was set. Also, Randy asked anyone having spare time to consider mowing some of the areas not mowed by the weekly guys. The rain this year has been great for our runway but has made it hard to keep up mowing the other areas. We will discuss fun fly stuff at our August meeting. Congratulations to Bryce and Brandon our two newest Junior pilots to solo. Bryce has been at it for a while and Brandon soloed a few weeks ago. He is now our youngest pilot. Tim is now taking fuel donations. |
June 2007 |
ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Thanks to James M., Mark, Shane, and Logan for flying and bringing planes and helis for display. Scott, Bob, and Randy also brought planes for display. The cadets very much enjoyed the flying and getting to see all the models. Several were interested in learning to fly. STARTER STAND AND TABLE Thank you to Scott for building 2 starting stands and a table for under the pit cover. They are a much needed addition to our field.BOB MIMS MOVING Bob Mims will be moving to Mississippi in July. The club and the community will miss him very much. We appreciate all the work he has done for the club the last few years and wish him the best at his new school. We will have a going away dinner tomorrow (Monday, June 25) at Logan’s Restaurant at 6:00. Families are welcome. |
May 2007 |
ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Again, this year the school will be at LA Tech. The school commandant has asked NEARC to conduct the course and put on demos for the cadets. We need to have a lot of static displays, but the flying will be limited to electrics and helicopters. The school dates are June 16-23. Day and time for our presentation will be Wednesday the 20 th at 5:30 in the afternoon. Bob will talk briefly about model aviation and pass out some take-home materials to the cadets. Mark, James, and Shane will perform flight demonstrations. There will be time at the end for the cadets to come down on the track, look at the planes, and talk to us about model aviation. We will need a lot our guys to bring planes for static display. Last year this was a very enjoyable event for everyone that took part. The cadets and their leaders really enjoyed our efforts and were very appreciative. Hopefully, this year we can do even better. TRAINING We had our flight-training day on May 19. We started with ground school on the basics, had some simulator time, and then provide actual training flights. We had 2 students that had never flown before. They each got at least 3 good training flights. A couple of our newer members also got some stick time. Thanks to Scott, Terry, and Bill for the training flights and to Ellis and Tim for the laptops with flight simulators. James M., Carl, and Jeff H. also helped out during the day. STARTER STAND AND TABLE Thank you to Scott for building a starting stand (2 nd one is coming soon) and a table for under the pit cover. They are a much needed addition to our field.BOB MIMS MOVING Bob Mims will be moving to Mississippi in July. The club and the community will miss him very much. We appreciate all the work he has done for the club the last few years and wish him the best at his new school. We would like to have a going away dinner sometime later this month. Randy will get with Bob and set a time.JUNE MOWING SCHEDULEWeek of June 4 _ Paul Palmer _______Week of June 11 _ Ellis Alford___________ Week of June 18 _ Brian Master/Stan Williams Week of June 25 _ Geoff Dison__________
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APRIL 2007 |
TRAINING We are planning a flight-training day on May 19. We will start with ground school on the basics, have some simulator time, and then provide actual training flights. We will need several laptop computers to provide simulation. We will limit class size to 12 on this first time. If you can provide a laptop with a flight simulator or help train on your plane, let me know so we can begin planning. Laptops – Randy, Tim, Ellis, ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Again, this year the school will be at LA Tech. The school commandant has asked NEARC to conduct the course and put on demos for the cadets. We will have to conduct a class, perhaps a half-hour, on R/C modeling and then have some of our members fly a few planes. We need to have a lot of static displays, but the flying will be limited to electrics and helicopters. The school dates are June 16-23. Day and time for our presentation will be Wednesday the 20 th at 4:00 in the afternoon. Bob can prepare a power point presentation and teach the class. We will need a lot of planes for static display and some of our real good fliers to fly. Last year this was a very enjoyable event for everyone that took part. The cadets and their leaders really enjoyed our efforts and were very appreciative. Hopefully, this year we can do even better. BUD CADY FUN FLY APRIL 28Our event was a great success. Everyone had a great time, there was a lot of good flying and plenty of spectators to watch. I would like to give a big thanks to the ladies that did the concessions. Robin, Teresa, Linda, and Esther not only cooked and worked the concessions during the event, but cooked the desserts that were sold. At the meeting Sunday several guys commented on how good the food was and how much they appreciated the ladies for helping. Thanks also to Scott for gathering everything for the concessions and getting it to the field; to Terry for bringing the sound equipment; to Shane for running the contests for us; to Mark for some awesome demos, to HobbyTown for some great pilot prizes and having a table at the fun fly. Contest Winners Were: Terry Cady – Timed Loops and Billy Langford – Climb & Glide OK, here’s some numbers: We had a total of 31 pilots sign in. There were 22 from our club (that’s a great turn-out from our guys), 4 from BBFC in Monroe, 2 from MASA in El Dorado, 1 from Winnsboro, 1 from Tallulah, and 1 from Monroe who is not in a club. A few things that we could do to improve safety and congestion as our events grow were suggested at the meeting. Since only about half of the pilots are at the pilots meeting we will print sheets with what was covered and hand them to the pilots as they check in. The radio impound needs to be separate from pilot sign-in and raffle ticket sales to reduce congestion and insure adequate frequency control. Having an announcer would help Randy considerably. Have safety officers remind anyone not following the rules of the rules. APRIL MOWING SCHEDULEWeek of April 30 _ James McPherson_______ Week of May 7 _ Tim Faircloth__________ Week of May 14 _ Paul Palmer____________ Week of May 21 _ Scott Brown ___________ Week of May 28 _ Geoff Dison____________ UPCOMING DATES OF INTERESTMay 5 MASA Fun Fly – El Dorado, Ark May 19 NEARC Training Day |
MARCH 2007 |
TRAINING We are planning a flight-training day on May 19. We will start with ground school on the basics, have some simulator time, and then provide actual training flights. We will need several laptop computers to provide simulation. We will have a sign-up sheet at the Bud Cady and promote it that day. We will limit class size to 12 on this first time. If you can provide a laptop with a flight simulator or help train on your plane, let me know so we can begin planning. Laptops – Randy, Tim, Ellis, ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (BOB LEAVING IN JULY) Again, this year the school will be at LA Tech. The school commandant has asked NEARC to conduct the course and put on demos for the cadets. We will have to conduct a class, perhaps a half-hour, on R/C modeling and then have some of our members fly a few planes. We need to have a lot of static displays, but the flying will be limited to electrics and helicopters. The school dates are June 16-23. Day and time for our presentation will be determined later; probably Tuesday the 19 th or Wednesday the 20 th. Bob can prepare a power point presentation and teach the class. We will need a lot of planes for static display and some of our real good fliers to fly. Last year this was a very enjoyable event for everyone that took part. The cadets and their leaders really enjoyed our efforts and were very appreciative. Hopefully, this year we can do even better. EVENT SPONSORS FOR OUR 2007 EVENTSSo far we have received the following items: From Wild Berry Productions – 4 DVDs; Great Planes – A Reactor Electric ARF, Fold-up Futaba chair, Futaba Hat; Master Airscrew – 2 Props and some discount coupons; Omni Models – 5 $5.00 Gift Certificates; Tower Hobbies – 3 $10.00 Gift Certificates; Carl Goldberg Models – 2 Hats; Tru-Turn – 2 Hats, 2 Gift Certificates BUDGET AND PRIORITY LIST FOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS: We approved extending the pit cover and pouring a 20’ X 80’ concrete slab under the pit cover at the January Meeting. Total estimated cost for both projects was $3,990. The work is completed and the total spent was $3,453. $537 under budget. We have also spent $513 on dirt, fertilizer, and ant poison for the runway and infield. The total budgeted for this year was $1,100 so we still have funds available for more fertilizer, ant poison, and weed killer as needed. We spent $62 for plywood and screws to replace the tabletop behind the impound and $95 on AMA fees. Thanks to Scott, Geoff, Paul, Ed, James M., Terry, Tim, Allen, David, & Mark for working on the concrete prep Thanks to Scott, Ellis, & Paul for putting up the pit cover. Thanks to James M. for taking care of everything during the pouring and taking pictures. James also spent 3 days out here with his tractor spreading and smoothing dirt on the runway and infield. I’ve never seen it smoother. Thanks to Ellis for getting us a load of SB2 and helping James spread it. Thanks to Scott, Ellis, James D., James M., Geoff, Jeff H. Sr., Paul, Terry, Tim, Brice, & Brandon for laying sod, fertilizing, spreading ant poison, painting, installing gutters. BUD CADY FUN FLY APRIL 28Workday to ready the field on April 21 st Concessions - Scott Speaker and Mic – Terry Impound - Randy Donations - Ellis Advertising – Bob APRIL MOWING SCHEDULEWeek of March 26 _ Ellis___________________ Week of April 2 ________________________ Week of April 9 _ Paul___________________ Week of April 16 _ Scott___________________ BOB MIMS MOVINGBob Mims will be moving to Mississippi in July. The club and the community will miss him very much. I appreciate all the work he has done for the club the last few years and wish him the best at his new school. UPCOMING DATES OF INTERESTApril 14 Winnsboro Wingers Fun Fly April 14 SEARK Fun Fly – Monticello, Ark April 21-22 Barksdale Airshow April 28 NEARC Bud Cady Fun Fly May 5 MASA Fun Fly – El Dorado, Ark May 19 NEARC Training Day |
FEBRUARY 2007 |
MASA SWAPMEET NEXT SATURDAY Everyone is encouraged to go. If you go and have a club shirt, please wear it. TRAINING We are considering advertising a flight-training day. We would start with ground school on the basics, have some simulator time, and then provide actual training flights. We would need several laptop computers to provide simulation. This would probably be scheduled on a Saturday in May. We could have a sign-up sheet at the Bud Cady and promote it that day. If you can provide a laptop with a flight simulator or help train on your plane, let me know so we can begin planning. ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Again, this year the school will be at LA Tech. The school commandant has asked NEARC to conduct the course and put on demos for the cadets. We will have to conduct a class, perhaps a half-hour, on R/C modeling and then have some of our members fly a few planes. We need to have a lot of static displays, but the flying will be limited to electrics and helicopters. The school dates are June 16-23. Day and time for our presentation will be determined later; probably Tuesday the 19 th or Wednesday the 20 th. Bob can prepare a power point presentation and teach the class. We will need a lot of planes for static display and some of our real good fliers to fly. Last year this was a very enjoyable event for everyone that took part. The cadets and their leaders really enjoyed our efforts and were very appreciative. Hopefully, this year we can do even better. EVENT SPONSORS FOR OUR 2007 EVENTS So far we have received the following items: From Wild Berry Productions – 4 DVDs; Great Planes – A Reactor Electric ARF; Master Airscrew – 2 Props and some discount coupons; Omni Models – 5 $5.00 Gift Certificates; Tower Hobbies – 3 $10.00 Gift Certificates; Carl Goldberg Models – 2 Hats
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JANUARY 2007 |
SAFETY OFFICERS Terry Cady and James McPherson were elected as Safety Officers for 2007.TRAINING We are considering advertising a flight-training day. We would start with ground school on the basics, have some simulator time, and then provide actual training flights. We would need several laptop computers to provide simulation. This would probably be scheduled on a Saturday in April. If you can provide a laptop with a flight simulator or help train on your plane, let me know so we can begin planning. ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Again, this year the school will be at LA Tech. The school commandant has asked NEARC to conduct the course and put on demos for the cadets. We will have to conduct a class, perhaps a half-hour, on R/C modeling and then have some of our members fly a few planes. We need to have a lot of static displays, but the flying will be limited to electrics and helicopters. The school dates are June 16-23. Day and time for our presentation will be determined later. Bob can prepare a power point presentation and teach the class. We will need a lot of planes for static display and some of our real good fliers to fly. Last year this was a very enjoyable event for everyone that took part. The cadets and their leaders really enjoyed our efforts and were very appreciative. Hopefully, this year we can do even better. BUDGET AND PRIORITY LIST FOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS: Water Sprinkler System Extend Pit Cover 14” on each end 70” Total Two 3’ X 12” Tables for under the pit cover concrete under pit cover Plane Starter Tables Cover Over Table Behind Impound Area Geo-Textile Fabric on Taxi-Way and Center of Runway We discussed each of the above items as possible field improvements projects for this year. Extending the pit cover and pouring concrete to replace the dryer felt were approved for construction as soon as weather permits. After these projects are completed, we will proceed with other projects as funds allow and the club directs. NOTE: We have budgeted $1,100 for dirt, fertilizer, ant poison, weed killer, and seed for the runway and to smooth an area north of the parking lot for helicopter landing. The above projects will not affect our ability to continue to smooth and improve our runway. |
DECEMBER 2006 |
| We have no meeting in December so there is no official business to report. We will have our Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 7 at Catfish Cabin. Check the 2006 Galleries for pictures. |
NOVEMBER 2006 |
2007 OFFICER ELECTIONSThe following men were elected as officers for 2007: President: _ Randy Brown Vice-President: _ Ellis Alford Treasurer: _ Brian Masters Webmaster _ Scott Brown Public Relations: _ Bob Mims CHRISTMAS DINNERThursday, December 7, 6:30 at Catfish Cabin . Buffet with fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, fried catfish, fried chicken, French fries, baked potato, cole slaw, drink, and dessert. The price is $15.75 total per person with tax and tip included. Children 12 and under is $7.88. DATE FOR FUN FLYS FOR 2007The following dates were selected for our flying events for 2007 at the October meeting: The AMA sanctioning papers have been sent in for the Bud Cady and Fall Fun Flys. Also a report from this years Fall Fun Fly has been sent to Sandy Frank for consideration for his column in Model Aviation Magazine. WINDY DAYS FUN FLY: March 17 BUD CADY FUN FLY: April 28 FALL FUN FLY: September 22 ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOLAgain, next year the school will be at LA Tech. The school commandant has asked NEARC to conduct the course and put on demos for the cadets. We will have to conduct a class, perhaps a half-hour, on R/C modeling and then have some of our members fly a few planes. We need to have a lot of static displays, but the flying will be limited to electrics and helicopters. The school dates are June 16-23. Day and time for our presentation will be determined later. Bob can prepare a power point presentation and teach the class. We will need a lot of planes for static display and some of our real good fliers to fly. Last year this was a very enjoyable event for everyone that took part. The cadets and their leaders really enjoyed our efforts and were very appreciative. Hopefully, next year we can do even better.
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OCTOBER 2006 |
2007 OFFICER NOMINATIONSThe following men were nominated as officers for 2007: President: _ Randy Brown Vice-President: _ Ellis Alford Treasurer: _ Brian Masters Webmaster _ Scott Brown Public Relations: _ Bob Mims CLUB DUES After discussion, the proposed changes to the dues structure was passed unanimously with no changes from the proposal sent to the membership several weeks ago. The changes include:
Sections III and IV of the club’s bylaws deal with club dues. See by-laws page to view see details of this change. DATE FOR FUN FLYS FOR 2007The following dates were selected for our flying events for 2007: WINDY DAYS FUN FLY: March 17 BUD CADY FUN FLY: April 28 FALL FUN FLY: September 22 CHRISTMAS DINNER Thursday, December 7, 6:30 at Catfish Cabin. Buffet with fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, fried catfish, fried chicken, French fries, baked potato, cole slaw, drink, and dessert. Last year the price was $15.00 total per person with tax and tip included. Children 12 and under was $7.50. JROTC Summer Leadership SchoolThe club has received a letter of thanks, a certificate of appreciation, and a check for $100.00 from the Air Force Junior ROTC for our participation in their Summer Leadership School. Again, thanks to Bob Mims, James McPherson, Mark Townsend, Ellis Alford, and Sha Ethridge for their participation.
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SEPTEMBER 2006 |
AUGUST MOWING SCHEDULEWeek of October 9 _ Scott Brown Week of October 23 Stan Williams FALL FUN FLYWorkday to prepare the field was held on September 23. Thanks to James Drewett, Terry Cady, Scott Brown, Geoff Dison, Kyle Walker, and Ellis Alford for their help. Also, thanks to Scott and James McPherson for working at the field last Friday to put the finishing touches on before the Fun Fly.The Fun Fly was a great success! The weather was good – a little hot, but at least dry. We had a total of 26 pilots sign in. There were 13 from our club and others from Monroe, El Dorado, Newellton, and Tallulah. There were pilots from Jonesboro there too, but they didn’t fly. Scott bought the food for the concessions and Scott’s wife and my wife and daughter helped cook and serve. They really helped out during the busy lunch time rush. Bob Mims helped me at the impound most of the day and Terry and Geoff helped with concessions. Terry set up the speakers so we could make announcements. Scott and I really appreciated Terry and Ellis helping us load up our trucks and trailer that evening. It had been a really long day, but a good, fun day. Thanks to all who helped get ready and flew and worked during the Fun Fly. I have heard from several guests and they really enjoyed their day with us.EXTEND PIT COVERWe discussed adding to the existing pit cover, but decided to wait and see if we will be able to tie into the water system before committing to spending any money. We will discuss it again next month. NEARC CLUB SHIRTSScott has the shirt order in and also has some extras if you didn’t order one. 2007 OFFICER NOMINATIONS IN THE OCTOBER MEETINGWe will nominate club officers for next year at the October Meeting. Consider serving the club as an officer next year and talk to other members you consider good officer candidates. CLUB DUES Ellis and I are looking at revising our dues and fee structure to lower the cost of joining and being a member. We will look at several other clubs and hope to have recommendations at the October Meeting. If you have suggestions, let Ellis or myself know.
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AUGUST 2006 |
SEPTEMBER MOWING SCHEDULEWeek of September 4 _ Randy Brown Week of September 11 Jeff Haynes Week of September 18 Week of September 25 FALL FUN FLYSeptember 30 Workday to prepare the field on Saturday, September 23EXTEND PIT COVERWe discussed adding to the existing pit cover, but decided to wait and see if we will be able to tie into the water system before committing to spending any money. We will discuss it again next month. NEARC CLUB SHIRTSScott has enough orders to have another set of shirts made. He is going to place the order this Friday. If you would like a shirt and haven’t let Scott know, contact him before Friday
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JULY 2006 |
AUGUST MOWING SCHEDULEWeek of August 7 _ Ellis Alford Week of August 14 Terry Cady Week of August 21 __ Stan Williams Week of August 28 Brian Masters NOTE: During the hot dry weather we need to be careful not to mow the runway too short. Use the club mower or your mower set at least 2-1/2 to 3” high. If the runway doesn’t need mowing on your week, try to mow some of the other parts of the field. FALL FUN FLYSanctioning papers have been sent in and approved for September 30. CHRISTMAS DINNER We will again have a room reserved at Catfish Cabin; Thursday, December 7, 6:30 pm. WATER SYSTEM INSTALLATIONWater company is going to abandon the existing line and run a new line outside the landfill area to the shooting range. We will have no access to water along our property line, but may be able to tie in at the shooting range. For now, a sprinkler system is on hold until we see exactly where the water line is run and how far we would have to go to access it.
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JUNE 2006 |
ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOLOur demo was on Wednesday, June 21 at 5:30. We had 6 guys there. Bob, James, Mark, Ellis, Sha, and Randy. We had plenty of planes for static display and Mark and James did a great job of doing flight demos in a tight flying area. Bob gave a good talk about modeling, then Mark and James took turns flying, then the students had about 10-15 minutes to look at the planes and talk to us about modeling. It was a very good presentation by our club. JULY MOWING SCHEDULEWeek of July 3 Week of July 10 Jeffery Haynes Week of July 17 Week of July 24 Bill Mahan / Clint Lawn Service Week of July 31 Geoff Dison |
MAY 2006 |
ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOLOur demo will probably be Tuesday afternoon, June 20. We need as many guys as possible to be there and bring as many planes as possible for static display. Flying will be limited to electrics, so if you have an electric and can help out, please call Bob Mims and let him know. JUNE MOWING SCHEDULEWeek of June 5 _ Brian Masters Week of June 12 _ James McPherson Week of June 19 _ Randy Brown Week of June 26 _ Scott Brown WATER SYSTEM INSTALLATIONWater company as advised us to hold up on installation until they are sure all requirements and permits are in order to test and put the new line in service. |
APRIL 2006 |
BUD CADY FUN FLY APRIL 29Thanks to Scott, Terry, James Drewett, Jeffery Haynes, and Geoff Dison for helping mow and get the field in shape last Saturday. Scott and Terry for mowing again Friday. James McPherson for smoothing the driveway and the parking lot. The event was totally rained out and because of pending work at the field and conflicts with other club’s fun flys it will not be rescheduled. WATER SYSTEM INSTALLATIONThe club voted to have a water meter installed and run PVC pipe to the runway/infield area for watering. This will be a basic manual system for now, but can be easily expanded to an automated in-ground sprinkler system when funds allow. Cost estimates are given below. If you have anything (hoses, sprinklers, pipe, ect.) that you are not using that may help us, let Randy know. MAY MOWING SCHEDULEWeek of May 1 _ Scott Brown Week of May 8 _ Stan Williams Week of May 15 _ Brian Masters Week of May 22 _ Bill Mahan Week of May 29 _ Geoff Dison
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MARCH 2006 |
BUD CADY FUN FLY APRIL 29Time: 9:00 to 4:00 Concessions: Hamburgers; Hot Dogs; Drinks, Chips Demonstrations: 3-D; Helicopter; Combat Contests: Cakewalk; Climb & Glide; Consecutive Loops Awards for Best Planes Advertising: Paper, Flyers, Schools Pilot Fees: $5.00 Prizes: Various RUNWAY AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMWe have been told that the water line will be installed in May. Fully automatic system would be at least $2300 System with about 6 hoses and sprinklers that run automatically would be about $ 1600 Just to get the meter installed and pipe laid to get water to the runway with no system would be about $1,300. Water Meter $700 600 ft. 2” pipe $300 Trencher Rent $150 SAFETYSee the NEARC Safety Rules and Guidelines sheet at the end of this report. It is a good reminder for all of us and we can hand it out to new members so they can more quickly learn our safety procedures. If you have a suggestion for an addition or change to these guidelines, please let Randy know. WORKDAY – APRIL 22In preparation for the fun fly on the 29 th, we will have a workday on Saturday, April 22. We’ll set a start time when we get closer to the date and know what all needs to be done. ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOLOur demo will probably be Tuesday afternoon, June 20.
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FEBRUARY 2006 |
WINDY DAYS FUN FLY MARCH 18Time: 10:00 until we get tired of flying Concessions: We will have a grill, meat, drinks, and fixings. Cook your own and just pay for the food. Demonstrations: No set schedule. If you want to fly a demo, just let us know and we’ll clear the flightbox for you. Contests: The pilots will decide what contests to have and when we fly them. Pilot Fees: AMA Required. $5.00 for non-members. No charge for NEARC members. RUNWAY AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMScott and Randy have checked several possible configurations and the best estimates are: 1. Fully automatic system for the entire runway and taxiway area would about $2,300 to $2,500 depending on final design and available water pressure 2. System with about 6 hoses and sprinklers that run automatically would be about $ 1600 WORKDAY – MARCH 11In preparation for the fun fly on the 18 th and to get the field back in shape after the winter, we will have a workday on Saturday, March 11. We’ll set a start time when we see what the weather will be like that day. |
JANUARY 2006 |
MEMORIAL PLAQUES We have the plaques, but need to wait until all field work is done to build a monument to display them unless we place it outside the spectator fence. ROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOL This year the school will be at LA Tech. The school commandant has offered NEARC the opportunity to conduct the course and put on demos for the cadets. We will have to conduct a class, perhaps a half-hour, on R/C modeling and then have some of our members fly a few planes. We need to have a lot of static displays, but the flying will probably be limited to electrics and helicopters. The school dates are June 17-24 and the class will probably be on Tuesday (20 th) or Thursday (22 nd) afternoon. Bob can prepare a power point presentation and teach the class. We will need a lot of planes for static display and some of our real good fliers to fly. Bob can arrange for indoor or outdoor flying depending on the weather. If you have any video that Bob could use for his presentation, let him know. BUDGET AND PRIORITY LIST FOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS:After annual and maintenance expenses are covered the runway and taxiway will be our main and possibly only priority. We will have to wait and see whether we will have access to water and what the weather does this spring before definite plans can be made. Randy met David Cobb of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at the field. He said Jay Mitchell had forwarded our letter to him and he wanted Randy to show him what we had in mind. Randy showed him where we would place a fence and Mr. Cobb said that was no problem as long as we stayed inside the power line poles and left room for their equipment to move beside the road. Mr. Cobb told Randy that the water line would be run along Enterprise Road to the power line right-of-way to the shooting range then into the shooting range. This means we would have to connect along Enterprise Road and not along the dirt road that our driveway is on. Mr. Cobb said we could trench up to one foot deep to bury our water line and we could connect anywhere along Enterprise Road. No one at the Police Jury, Water Company, or Sheriff’s Dept. can tell us when the water line will be run, but they expect it to be sometime this year. We will be planning how we would want a sprinkler system designed and what the total cost would be while we wait on water to be available. When water is available the club will be presented with cost estimates and designs and asked to vote on it. In the mean time we will mark the low spots in the runway and taxiway areas, add topsoil and grass seed this spring and hope we get more rain than last year. SAFETY OFFICERS FOR 2006 Stan Williams& Mark Townsend
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