Info And Updates- IV > July 28th 2009

For all new members, please remember to follow flight and field rules, and remember that courtesy is contagious...
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1) (Redux) Make sure your 2009 pin is on the board...
Fly with a spotter...
Observe Fly/No-Fly zones...
Coordinate your flying with other pilots...
Make sure your equipment- especially batteries- is up to snuff.

2) (Redux) We have had occasion to recheck our contract language with the County, and effective immediately, flying hours are from 10 AM to Dusk (as defined by Park Rangers) regardless of the day of the week, or what you are flying (electric or I/C).

3) (Redux) The club will continue to allow 27m frequency use, in park flyer size (as defined by the AMA) equipment only. Current and projected use by club members was determined not to be a safety issue.

4 (Redux) Members reminded that any guest is their COMPLETE responsibility, and the member will be taken to task for any unacceptable behavior on the part of their guest.

5) (Redux) Size guidelines for electric planes flying at the field to conform to FAI specs. The original plan was to "match" power setups (battery-ESC-motor-prop) to an equivalent .90 size glow offering at a max of 2000 watts. Arnie Wile and Jay Bergman got together and offered this very workable alternative, and further info will be available before the next meeting. Thanks, guys!

6) (Redux) Reminder to mark your calendars- this year's Swap Shop is on and scheduled for Saturday, November 14th. We need as many volunteers as we can muster, due to a sizeable expansion of the space available to us, and additional events such as Indoor Flying and a Raffle. Save the date!