Newsletter

Well I hope all is well and everyone is building away. Sure has been to cold to do much anything else. I thought I would write a little this afternoon and welcome all new comers to the club. We had a great meeting the other day and got a lot hammered out. On that note, I talked to the park manager Dennis Woolbright about the club doing some kind of float fly at Cane Creek Park . He didn't think it would be a problem as Leisure Service lets rc boats run there. I talked with Buddy and he and I think that when we get a warmer day a few of us could go and scope out an area that might suite our needs. I thought maybe Jim Casey, Holly Forkner, Buddy, and anyone else that may be interested meet out there and discuses the possibility of a float fly. We still have not got the ok from Rick Woods director of L/S. So this is not definite.

I also want to thank Maryann for a great job on her first evening as Sec/tres for the club. She will do a great job. Steve thanks for taking on the task of VP. I look forward to having allot of fun and excitement this year. Just not too much excitement!! ;-)

If any one has a building project pass a few photos around . I have a nice thread started on www.rcuniverse.com . Here is the link http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6672165/tm.htm. I have been at this for a few weeks now and am starting to see the end of the tunnel. I plan on installing the Zenoah G20 in it as I think the plane will come close to 8-9 lbs. If it does I should have plenty of vertical.

Well this is my first notes and hope you find it useful. You all be careful and look forward to a smooth year.

James Smith

UCRCS President’s Report (July 2007):

Field Report: Mower is working just fine. Thanks for all that have been mowing. We are keeping up and the field looks good. A few lucky showers lately has really helped out. We may need a small clean up day before our Giant Scale. We will discuss at meeting Thursday.

Upcoming events: Make sure and clear, Saturday, August 4^th for the Giant Scale. We will need as many members possible to help out. Final details to be worked out at this Thursday’s club meeting. Also, thanks to Gene Hankins for CD’ing this year.

Middle Tennessee Radio Control Association: A big Thank You to Jim Casey for volunteering to represent the club at MTRCA meetings. As my email last week stated, for our club to be a member we must participate is a certain number of meeting per year as well the events. I don’t think the events are a problem, but monthly meeting are harder to make. Jim Casey has agreed to help share the load on making the meetings. I will try to make some throughout the year as well.

UCRCS Website: You are more than likely reading this newsletter via email. Our website is still in a holding pattern. Holly Fortner is working hard on getting the final open issues resolved. Believe me, behind the scenes, Holly is putting forth the effort and our website will be up as soon as possible. Thanks again to Holly for putting in many many hours and having the perseverance of seeing this issue resolved to the end.

July Club Meeting:

r     Thursday, July 12, at our flying field.
r     Dinner will begin at 6:00p. Meeting at 6:30p
r     Menu:

o       Grilled Lemon Herbal Chicken
o       Cream Style Corn
o       Green Beans
o       Desserts
o       Assorted Drinks

Items to discuss:

Minutes from last meeting

Treasurer’s report

Field Report

Website update

Giant Scale Event

Any new business

Show-n-tell

UCRCS President’s Report (April 2007):

After a little cold spell, it looks like spring is here to stay. Some would say this is the best flying weather (cool, sunny days). Let’s get those planes flying.

Field Report: The gate is up, new lock combinations, etc. More on field report at April club meeting. Clean up day went well. Still a little left to do, but for the most part the field is looking good. The grass is looking good and has been mowed already thanks to Ron Bernhardt and Buddy Qually. Mower is under repair, hopefully by the time this is published, the mower will be back at the field. Please sign up for mowing duty. Lots of slots left for this season.

Upcoming events: As you know our Spring fly-in was cancelled and rescheduled for April 21, 9am. It will be held at our local club field. There are no restrictions on being a member since it is at our field. Please invite any AMA member to come and fly. A lot of flying and a great lunch will be enjoyed by all.

Dues are due:

Doug will gladly accept dues at this Thursdays, club meeting or simply mail them to him.

Reposting message concering AMA intro pilot program:

If you have any friends thinking about model aircraft or if you see a visitor at the field mention the Introductory pilot program. $19.95 for 3 months, see details at https://www.modelaircraft.org/trialmemberapp.aspx

Program Overview:
$19.95 cost for duration of program Membership valid for 3 months from date of acceptance, expires at end of 3rd full month, USA only. Fees are transferable to a full membership within the ninety day program (You must contact the AMA Membership department at 1-87-RENEWAMA (1-877-363-9262) before your trial membership expires).
Qualifications:
19 years old or greater by July 1st, 2007
First time members only, one Introductory Membership term per new customer
Program Benefits:
AMA insurance coverage, Model Aviation Magazine, Access to members only section of website, Ability to fly at thousands of AMA chartered club sites with appropriate club membership, 24/7 toll free verification – 1-800-I-Fly-AMA(435-9262) Ext 350 Always comply with the AMA Safety Code

April Club Meeting:

r Thursday, April 12, at our flying field (see Website for directions-www.ucrcs.com)

r Dinner will begin at 6:00p. Meeting at 6:30p to beat sundown.

r Pizza and drinks is on the menu.

Items to discuss:

Minutes from last meeting

Treasurer’s report

Field Report

Spring Fly-in

Next Event

Any new business

Show-n-tell

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UCRCS President’s Report (February 2007):

Well RC’ers, Winter is here and it’s time to get some planes ready for Spring (in between those Winter naps). I haven’t seen the sun for days, sometimes it gets old down in the workshop without any flying. I guess I may need to fire up the simulator. But, it’s just not the same.

Field Report: The gate is up, new lock combinations, etc. More on field report at February club meeting. Thanks goes to club members Del Heffelfinger, James Smith and Doug Graves for the final installation. Painting the post is next.

Upcoming events: Our event dates have been set. Check the website. April 7^th, is our Spring Farm Fly, 61 days and counting. Tom Polite’s land is not longer available, so we need to begin discussing the format of this event.

Dues are due:

Doug will gladly accept dues at this Thursdays, club meeting or simply mail them to him.

FREE Buddy Box:

Check out http://www.modelaircraft.org/promos/1/ for details.

Thanks to AMA, Jr and Airtronics, any new adult member can receive either of these buddy boxes with a new membership! Get your buddy started right! Recommend your friend join AMA, and along with a new AMA membership they will receive a free JR or Airtronics buddy-box transmitter. ($7.95 shipping and handling applies) You’ll put an end to the "who's got the buddy box?" syndrome, along with all the hassle of setting trims and checking servo direction, because now your buddy will have their very own buddy box unit. The time saved fiddling can be used for what they want the most stick time! Note: Airtronics come with attached cord, JR requires part number #JRPA130 to plug between the instructor and student's transmitter available from your local hobbyshop or mail order. For new members who qualify for the free* buddy box If you are new member and qualify for a buddy box but did not purchase it at the time of your membership please follow the below steps:

1. Download and print the buddy box order form located at the AMA web site (requires Adobe Acrobat)

2. Print and fill out the order form

3. Fax completed form to (765) 289-4248 or mail to: Academy of Model Aeronautics c/o Buddy Box Program 5161 E Memorial Dr Muncie, IN 47302 or call (800) 435-9262 (1 800 I FLY AMA) and make your order over the phone.

4. Terms & Conditions:

1. You must join as a new adult member to participate.

2. Must be over 19 years of age.

3. Only one offer per customer.

4. Must specify brand of buddy box, JR or Airtronics.

5. AMA reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offer at any time.

AMA announces introductory pilot program:

If you have any friends thinking about model aircraft or if you see a visitor at the field mention the Introductory pilot program.

$19.95 for 3 months, see details at https://www.modelaircraft.org/trialmemberapp.aspx

Program Overview:
$19.95 cost for duration of program Membership valid for 3 months from date of acceptance, expires at end of 3rd full month, USA only. Fees are transferable to a full membership within the ninety day program (You must contact the AMA Membership department at 1-87-RENEWAMA (1-877-363-9262) before your trial membership expires).

Qualifications:
19 years old or greater by July 1st, 2007
First time members only, one Introductory Membership term per new customer

Program Benefits:
AMA insurance coverage, Model Aviation Magazine, Access to members only section of website, Ability to fly at thousands of AMA chartered club sites with appropriate club membership, 24/7 toll free verification – 1-800-I-Fly-AMA(435-9262) Ext 350 Always comply with the AMA Safety Code

February Club Meeting:

r Thursday, February 8^th, at Institutional Wholesale Co. (see Website for directions)

r Dinner will begin at 6:30p

r This meeting, Chef Del will be serving big, steaming hot portions of Spaghetti, garlic bread, drinks and dessert.

Items to discuss:

Minutes from last meeting

Treasurer’s report

Field Report

Spring Farm Fly

Any new business

Show-n-tell

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UCRCS President’s Report (December 2006):

Field Report: Thanks to all those that helped install the gate and fencing at the entrance of the field. It looks great and satisfied the owner of our field.

Club Banquet: Banquet is fast approaching, this Thursday, Dec 14. Talk it up to all of the club members you talk to. Nice meal and great social.

Upcoming events: 2007 New Year’s Fun-Fly. Save the date for some open flying on Jan. 1, 2007. Traditional chili and lots of flying.

December Club meeting and Banquet:

Thursday, December 14^th at El Tapatio, 900 South Jefferson Ave., 931-327-0246
Dinner will begin at 7:00 pm
2006 Club Awards
Entertainment
December Club Meeting

Items to discuss:

Minutes from last meeting
Treasurer's report
Election of Club Officers
New Year's Fun-Fly
New business

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