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75% Wright Flyer anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:23:00 +0000

See this listing on Craigslist

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/clt/1627836556.html

Float Fly IS ON This Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:21:00 +0000

Here's the DEAL for club members:

1. The Lake is free. We, the club, have paid for the Lake.

2. No flying fee for CLUB MEMBERS. $10.00 for non Member. Club members bring your club card.

3. Royal Catering will be there from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for those who want to purchase a nice meal. Possibly at 8AM also.

COME FLY With Us. Rain, Rain, Rain has gone away.

SFDRCM

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Videos

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:32:00 +0000

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big March 2010 Newsletter

Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans. You're invited to drop by
Zeno's Drive-In http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/
for this month's sortie of five exciting aviation documentary films
playing over the Internet. This month we have two Premiers and all
five films have been remastered for better web streaming.

As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free
viewing pleasure. The movies playing at the Matinee are now viewable
in both RealVideo and Windows Media streaming video formats.

March newsletter posted

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:51:00 +0000

Click here for MARCH NEWSLETTER

Video of Turbine Heli Flight at our field

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:37:00 +0000

Video by Gogian Yee. What a sound! See what $7000 will buy.
Allow about 30 seconds after the title for the action to start - we are new at Youtube.

Float Fly POSTPONED

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:05:00 +0000

Rain, Rain, Rain, Go Away

The March 6th Float fly has been postponed to March 13th

Wayne Brown

New District X Newlsetter

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:12:00 +0000

CLICK HERE for new AMA District X newsletter, thanks to Michael and Sandra Brown.

FLOAT FLY POSTPONED

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:32:00 +0000

Because of the probability of rain on February 27, the Float Fly has been rescheduled for March 6. Because of preparations for the Renaissance Faire it will be at a slightly different location within the park. Please watch the website for further information.

Raidentech Sale

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:29:00 +0000

Get free shipping with coupon code "FREESHIP4ME" Minimum purchase $50 required.
OR
Get 10% Off with coupon code "TENOFF4ME" No minimum purchase required.
All offers expired on March 15, 2010.

Newspaper Interview this Tuesday 2/23

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:32:00 +0000

The Tribune is scheduled to come to our Flying Field tomorrow and
write an article on our behalf and kick off our TAG "Take off And
Grow" program. We are moving toward bringing in local school kids and
their parents.

WE WANT AS MANY FLYERS AND PLANES TO SHOW OFF AS POSSIBLE!

Come one Come all.

!0:00 AM is the expected time, therefore come early and get setup.

Wayne

Star-News at the Field Feb 23 - Members wanted!

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:14:00 +0000

The Pasadena Star News / SGV Tribune will have a reporter at the field Tuesday Feb 23 at around 10 AM for photos and interviews. This is a great opportunity for positive publicity about our club and future open house events. Members and especially families and kids are encouraged to show up. Bring a plane even if you are not going to fly. This is a rare opportunity for positive action. Club logo apparel is encouraged. Lets put on a happy face! Weather is currently predicted to be clear and sunny that day!!

Updated February Newsletter Posted

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:37:00 +0000

Updated newsletter posted - gremlins hid Frank's article.

Remember the meeting is Wed Feb 17.

Float Fly is Feb 27 !! Free to club members!!

February Newsletter link http://www.sfdrcm.com/docs/newsletters/02wav10.pdf

We have submitted an application to get a grant to host a TAG Model Aviation Day at our field. We will let you know as that progresses. If we have such an event, we will count on all club members to participate and show the public the best face of model aviation!

Design your own floats

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:47:00 +0000

Want to try float flying without spending a lot (or any) money? Follow this link
http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/articles/floats/index.htm

for a calculator for dimensions. Cut some floats out of white foam, glue a rail on top, glass or iron-on the rest.

February Meeting Date Changed

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:03:00 +0000

Special Note:

Remember our February meeting is scheduled for Wednesday February 17th and Field Cleanup will be the Saturday (2/20/10) after the Feb. meeting.

SFDRCM

Jim Giffin passes away; special election

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Dear Supporters,

I wanted to let you all know that Jim Giffin the District X vice-president passed away last Sunday January 31st. The news was posted here on the AMA website. Anyone wishing to send sympathy cards can send them to;

Maureen Giffin
Box 494688
Redding, CA. 96049

Jim's passing will require that the AMA conduct a special election to choose a new vice-president. Many of you have expressed strong feelings on how the vacancy should be filled; namely you feel I should be appointed to the position since Jim and I essentially received the same number of votes in the recent election. That is not going to be possible. The AMA bylaws require that each District Vice-President identify one of their Associate Vice-Presidents to step in, in cases such as this. Mike Brown was the AVP Jim chose to be his alternate.

Traditionally special elections are held at the same time as a regular election with voting in October and November. While this is tradition, it is not required. The Executive Council has the authority to call a special election at anytime. I have had discussions with our President Dave Mathewson on this issue, he has committed to thinking this issue over and may raise it next week at a discussion the Executive Council will be having on this and other issues.

If you are in favor of having a special election now rather than later to fill the District X Vice-President's position here's what you can do. Since you are all leaders in the clubs that provided the most support to me please encourage your members to send an email to Dave Mathewson at president@modelaircraft.org or our AMA Executive Director Jim Cherry at jcherry@modelaircraft.org asking that a special election be held now rather than in October. I have found Dave and Jim to be open and honest and more than happy to discuss important issues like this one we face now. Please ask that all emails be constructive and respectful.

While I feel genuinely sorry about Jim Giffin's passing, the issue of when we hold a special election does not allow time to pass before acting. I beleive that given a significant amount of positive feedback from AMA members we will have a special election now rather than later, but time is of the essence and we must act today.

If you would like to discuss this with me please contact me at 707-480-2053. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Lawrence Tougas
Candidate for AMA District X Vice President
http://ama-district-x-election.blogspot.com/

Turbine Heli Demo Jan 16

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:33:00 +0000

Come see something really special - bring your camera. 10 am

Click the picture for some background information

MECA Collecto & Hobby Swap Meet

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:26:00 +0000

Hobby Swap Shop & MECA Collecto......Sat. Feb 13
The American Legion Post, #335 9am
till 1pm
9535 California Ave. South Gate,
Calif. 90280

Long Beach Freeway, (710fwy) to Firestone Blvd.
Take Firestone WEST approx 1 mile to California.
Take Calif. SOUTH to the hall on the right side of
the street. Park in lot on the LEFT side of the hall.
*********************************************************
Seller Tables @$10ea for MECA Members/ $10.01 Non-Members
Buyer & Seller admission @
$4 MECA Members/ $4.01 Non-MECA Members.
**FREE COFFEE & DONUTS**
Any questions contact George Milano (626)915-1922
*********************************************************
Don't forget we need prizes for the RAFFLE.
You guys came up with many neat items at the last one so lets keep it
going with even BETTER ITEMS this time.

No need for advance table reservations. Just pay at door.

January Newsletter Posted

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:44:00 +0000

The January Newsletter is posted. Use this link http://www.sfdrcm.com/docs/newsletters/01wav10.pdf

Meeting is January 13 !!

AMA DISTRICT X NEWSLETTER

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:54:00 +0000

AMA VP Jim Giffin has published the first AMA District X newsletter in an online format. I don’t see it yet at any AMA sites but we have it at:

www.sfdrcm.com/docs/distxnl01.pdf

Take a look – lots of pictures and hopefully we can submit to it!

AMA EXPO; MEETING DATES

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:42:00 +0000

Deadline Jan 1 to order online. Don't forget to get your advance tickets for the AMA convention in Ontario Jan 8-10.

See you at the January 13th meeting and we have learned that our February meeting has been moved to the third Wednesday, February 17th.

Have a Merry Christmas everyone,
From the SFDRCM Executive Committee

EMS/JOMAR SALE

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:39:00 +0000

USE CODE 120109

Our once a year customer appreciation sale ends on December 31. Take advantage of our only web sale during the year and save 10% on all products and from 21-24 December all orders will be shipped via Priority Mail at the regular shipping rate of $5. Please visit our website at www.emsjomar.com. Not all Hitec servos are listed on the website. Call for a special price.

SANYO BATTERIES / CONNECTORS / ZAP PRODUCTS / ALL HITEC / LiPOS / ERNST / +++

Sincerely, Mark Schwing

AMA Expo 2010 - Get the Bug - It's Awesome!

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:01:00 +0000

You've "got the bug" -
now get to AMA Expo 2010!

AMA members encouraged to attend an Expo unlike any before - see and purchase the latest in model aviation and interact with aviation/aerospace celebrities! A great holiday gift purchase!

If you've been to one before, and think that the January 8-10 extravaganza at the convention center in Ontario, California will be just like past years, think again! Themed Get the Bug - It's Awesome!, this year's event is for the whole family.

"For just the price of admission we're offering the chance for attendees and exhibitors to listen to and interact with some of the top aviation luminaries in the country," says Jeff Nance, AMA Director of Marketing and Programs. "And there will be things to see and do which will thrill modelers and anyone interested in aviation and space. It might even be more than you can do in just one day, so consider a two- or three-day pass."

Advance ticket prices

One-day pass $13 (AMA $11)

Two-day pass $23 (AMA $20)

Three-day pass $32 (AMA $27)

At-the-door prices

One-day pass $15 (AMA $13)

Two-day pass $28 (AMA $24)

Three-day pass $36 (AMA $36)

Up to Jan. 1, go to www.modelaircraft.org/amaexpo

Planes For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:02:00 +0000

Email HardLuckT@aol.com
Irvine, CA

Selling my planes

Areo-works Extra 300- 78”
With DA 50-not broken in yet $950.00
Hitec HS5965
Smart fly optical cut off switch

Areo-works YAK-54 - 72” $85.00
Just the Body Kit

Areo-works Edge 540T- 60” $300
OS 91

I also have a lot of Thunder Power Batteries for Electric planes
4ea 2200mah
4ea 2100mah

Great Flying Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:46:00 +0000

Inflight picture by Gary Stevens
We had a wonderful day of flying today in case you were not able to be there. The weather turned out to be great.

The Christmas raffle plane had its outstanding maiden flight today. Dylan Cerven piloted the craft and ran it through it's paces. Sven Sedleniek is the craftsman that assembled the plane and took the plane back to his work shop to put on the finishing touches so that some lucky flyer can win the raffle next Saturday at our Christmas party. We thank all how have helped with this project, especially those that have purchased the tickets and those that are yet to purchase tickets. IT IS A GREAT PLANE. Just so you know, the proceeds from the raffles go to support the club.

The Slow Stick exercises (competitions) were the Dead Stick and the Bomb Drop that have become familiar to our competitors at our monthly catered free lunches. I used the terms CATERED LUNCHES freely but our chef and assistant chef, Dennis Souza and Frank Ross respectively spend a lot of time working to put on the spread.

Results of the eleven Slow Stick competitors:

Bomb Drop: 1st place, Ray Larsen; 2nd place, Dylan Cerven; 3rd place, Randy Rogers

Dead Stick landing; 1st place, Dylan Cerven; 2nd place,Kent Smith; 3rd place, Ron Couldtrap

See you at the Christmas Party at Tony Villanueva's home next Saturday,
Wayne

Holiday Party Dec 5

noreply@blogger.com (SFDRCM) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:38:00 +0000

Address 4408 Durfee Ave, El Monte. Click here for map.