RCAA COMOX VALLEY

Winter 2011 Newsletter

MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER Hi Gang: A new season is here and I am looking forward to better weather and great flying. This should be an exciting season as lots of new planes will be taking off, several guys are building giant scale warbirds and others have some neat scale projects on the go. It's going to be great. It's now February and dues should be paid. We have been an easy going laid back club for some time and that’s fine, but it turns out a couple of guys did not pay at all last year. This is, of course, unfair to all that did. So, I will be posting a paid member list in the clubhouse and at Flight Supply, I will update it at least monthly. Everyone can help, so if you see someone who has be flying for months, but not on the list, then point that out to me and I will look into it. Safety is another thing we can't be lax on. I am an example, I got too complacent with my 40 inch electric foamy and the engine suddenly powered up and the prop slashed deep into my arm. I had to sit four hours in emergency to get stitched up (not fun). So always remember, small planes can also cause injury. Review the MACC safety rules and use common sense. If you see something unsafe going on, please say something right away, as an accident can happen in the blink of an eye and cannot be undone. Let's continue to have fun and love what we do! TOM FEENSTRA

GETTING STARTED IN THIS EXCITING HOBBY . . . Visit Flite Supply located just a few minutes north of Courtenay, we have been Vancouver Islands premiere hobby supply store since 1978. We can provide you will all of the hardware and knowledge required to get you into this exciting and fun hobby. Frank McCrindle Box 297 2658 Gunter Road Merville, BC V0R2M0 Phone/Fax (250) 337-5320

Joel Clarkston Memorial Scale Event JULY 9, 2011 Held for the first time by the RCAA Comox Valley at the beautiful Merville site, this event features open scale flying to gather points toward 3 trophies in owner builder and 3 in Team or ARF, as well as the annual Joel Clarkston Cup. Some RV parking is available. Contact Mike McCrindle at 250-337-1732 to register. Entry fee is $5 per plane. Judging Judging will be done by pilot’s choice. Each pilot will pick their favourite 3 planes based on the whole package-static, sound, and realism of flight. Difficulty of model should be considered. A top pick will get 3 points, second pick 2 points, and third pick one point. A pilot cannot vote for their own plane. Picture of the full scale plane recommended. Classes Classes will be broken down into 2 groups-Team or ARF, and builder flyer, with trophies to third in both classes. The beautiful Clarkston Cup will be also awarded to the top points champion for one year.

CLUB MEMBER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED In order to ensure a successful event, Club Members are asked to volunteer in the following areas: Trophies Concession/BBQ Facilities Landscaping Please contact Mike McCrindle to volunteer via email [email protected] or telephone 337-1732.

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