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Summer Newsletter 2006
Dear
Members,
Time is flying by as we have
already gone past the longest day and it only
seems like yesterday that we had snow on the
ground. I suppose some would say it is too hot
now. Anyway the patch is in excellent condition
and our membership continues to grow.
Many
of you may be aware of the tragic accident in
Budapest, Hungary, a couple of months ago, where
two people were killed at a model aircraft show.
The pilot lost control of a large 2m aircraft,
which crashed into the crowd killing a married
couple who were spectating. This accident once
again brings home the importance of safety
within our hobby. Most members will also be
aware of our own near misses with regards to the
pits and models into the trees next to the pits.
It was pure luck that the only lasting damage
was to the pride of the pilots concerned.
I
would kindly ask all members to check out the
flying rules which I have enclosed with this
newsletter. Most of the rules have just been
brought up to date and others are just common
sense. The club rules and the club constitution
which deal with members who choose not comply
with the rules will be brought up to date and
published soon.
Moving on to a more positive note with the club
BBQ and fly for fun days. Both events were again
blessed with perfect weather. Although most of
the regular fly for fun pilots came along, we
did see a few new faces taking part. The
excitement factor was just the same as last
year. We had Brian Daykin’s electric job slicing
a wing off on the limbo pole and Alan Fawlk
showing off with a cart wheeling wot 4 after his
limbo. Well-done to Alan Fawlk in 1st
place, 2nd Brian Daykin and Joint 3rd
was Mark Parsonage and Mark Chambers, Just one
point separated the top three.
The
BBQ was a great success and seventy-five mouths
were fed. Angus Morton once again supplied the
meat and the ladies provided an excellent array
of non BBQ food. Everyone had a great evening
and the flying went on until dusk. A big thank
you to all the members and the club committee
who helped make the day a success. Lets hope we
can book the same weather for next year. Oh yes
£7.00 means the price not the start time!! Bill
- Sorry just had to get that one in!
That’s about all from the chair. Keep a look out
on the club notice board for the forth-coming
events. We have a fly for fun booked for 10th
September and the Christmas diner still to
confirm.
Finally, congratulations to David Alban, Derek
Clark, Stephen Jack, and Kevin Forman for
achieving your ‘A’ licences.
I
will pass you over to Brian Daykin’s article on
electric safety and the crossword answers.
Crossword One Answers
Across
Down
1.
Monoplane 2.
Nacelle
5.
Glide 3.
Lancaster
7.
Sock 4.
Nosecone
8.
Flight
5. Gull
9.
Screw 6.
Dihedral
11.
Fade 7.
Spitfire
12.
Talon 10.
Offset
13.
Offal 11.
Flap
15.
Supply
14. Scramble
18.
Ripcord 16.
Pilot
20.
Headache 17.
Yankee
23.
Shock 19.
Chop
24.
Ron 20.
Hawks
25.
Captain 21.
Crash
26.
Skill 22.
Enter
27. Hurricane
Electric
Flight Safety Notes
By
Brian Daykin
Once
the battery pack is connected handle with
extreme care – assume that the propeller is
turning – because it can with a spurious
signal.
Never leave the model
unrestrained with the battery pack connected –
connect immediately before flight and disconnect
immediately after.
Get into the habit of
“locking the throttle closed” with your left
thumb whilst carrying the model out or returning
to the pits. It is very easy to knock the
throttle with loose clothing.
Be very vigilant of having
your transmitter switched on before connecting
the battery pack. A “live” electric power set up
can start running if it’s not controlled by it’s
chosen frequency.
For the same reason it is
best to keep your TX aerial extended after
flight until you have disconnected the battery
or you are within 15m of the model.
Take care and fly electric
safely, Brian.
Many thanks
for Brian’s contribution to the newsletter.
Enjoy the weather and safe
flying
Neil Dixon
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