October_ 2004

The AIREPORT
#367
an AMA “Gold Leader” Club
O f f i c i a l C o m m . o f t h e Po n t i a c M i n i a t u r e A i rc ra f t C l u b
“ RE AD Y”
“GRRRRR!”
© George Dzahristos
© George Dzahristos
George Dzahristos~Editor of the Aireport
954 LaSalle Waterford, Mi. 48328
Meeting Schedule
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Meetings begin at 7:30pm the first and third Wednesday of every
month, Business meeting on the first and the Technical meeting
on the third Wednesday respectively. October through May meetings
are held at Mason Junior High (room 161, access from east side
of building only) located on Walton Blvd, just east of Dixie Hwy.
in Waterford Twp. June through September meetings are held at
the PMAC field on White Lk. Rd. just east of Teggerdine Rd. in
White Lk. TWP. (see map).
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PRESIDENTS
MESSAGE
This will be my last
President's notes as I have
decided not to run for reelection. I have been your
president for 4 of the last
5 years and it has been a
privilege to do so. Without
all of the help of all the
Executive Boards that have accompanied me through
this journey, a lot of what I thought needed to be done
would not have. I would personally like to take this
opportunity to thank each and every one of you for all
the work and "free time" you have donated back to the
club. A special and much appreciated "Thank You"
goes out to my Field Committee. Without you, there
really is no PMAC. You will always be special friends
to me and thank you all, Keith, Fred, Dave, Loran, Bill,
Bob, Alan and Dave S. You guys are sure appreciated
by me! Well , what can I say about our accomplishments
under my direction. Well the club has secured a home
at Pontiac Lake, after our forced move away from Scott
Lake Rd. My first year as president was our first full
year at our current field. The conditions here have
improved dramatically and we now have the Shelter
and a brand new Storage Building. We have taken over
the clean up of White Lake Road under Dave Stephens
directive and this has put us in good stead with state
and local governments, thanks Dave. A special thanks
go out to my friend Don Hines for his never ending
gifts of time and craftmanship. Without his skills and
devotion to RC flying, a lot of the stuff you see would
still be in the planning stage. To my friend George, my
VP and newspaper editor, you have taken PMAC's
newsletter to "World Class'', your drive for perfection
and quality is evident in your planes and in your
newsletters. Rick Rottach could always be counted on
for putting the best Banquet together based on the
restrictions we put on him, thanks Rick. To Dick and
Smitty, thanks for being there to keep me focused and
pointed in the right direction and both of you always
have everyone's best interest at heart. Thanks for keeping
me in check. To my wife Linda, thank you for letting
me be a little boy and play with all my"nerdy" friends
and support me whenever I needed you. "I'm coming
home to the ranch Linda, so put some soup on and
keep the fire lit". Support the next president as much
as you guys supported me..... Thanks all....Stay warm,
see you at the Ice Fly!
PMAC President
Frank D Vella
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Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club
FROM THE DESKTOP
Well it’s time for another newsletter
t o c o m e y o u r w a y. M o r e
administrative stuff for the club these
days than flying....and mostly due
to my work schedule. Cool projects
but not a lot of time between them
for flying or hanging out with my
buddies. In fact even though the
newsletter has grown I feel (and
some others feel) that it hasn’t been timely enough to be
useful to members. If you attended the September meeting
a few members voiced the opinion that communication isn’t
what it could or should be. I agree....it can always be better.
But, in my own defense and others associated with the
newsletter I have to say communication is a two way street
and regular feedback from members and active seeking of
information from them is just as important as timely
distribution of that information. I have to argue the point
that with the website, newsletter website, bulletin board,
members only buletin board, live java chat (new!), email
notices, the newsletter (distributed in both electronic and
hardcopy form), and next year the field bulletin board (now
under construction) there are far more methods of obtaining
club information than ever before in the history of the club,
for the members who bother to take it in that is. Often I
wonder just how many members actually read their newsletter
or visit the web bulletin boards for up to the minute info
where you can post news yourself. Another point was made
that email and electronic version of communication from
the club is ineffective...Maybe, especially to the members
who don’t bother to acquire or read the information. We
have currently 143 members of which a least 115 have email
addresses, meaning they have computers and therefore
access to the information posted by the club. The electronic
version of the newsletters have been downloaded over 1,000
times since January. Hmmmm. If all else fails there is the
phone. The numbers as well as email addresses of myself
and the others associated with the newsletter, web, and
executive board are plastered everywhere from the field
frequency board to the website. How many methods for
distributing club info do we need?
Elections for next years board of Directors will be underway
shortly. An election committee has been formed (information
found elsewhere in this newsletter) to find people interested
in carrying the club forward next year. If you are interested
please contact the committee to get on the list. For me~next
year promises to be very busy with my business as I have
added a few new customers in addition to the ones I all
ready have. Too much demand and not enough time.
Demand is good but not enough time forces some decision
making on my part. So, I won’t be able to devote nearly as
much time to club activities as I have in years past. December
will be the end of my term as Newsletter Editor and VP. I
do plan to continue to train new students and help on the
occasional work party but that will be it for me. If you are
interested in this position contact the nominating committee.
That’s all for now, see you at the field.
Contact the Editor/ Vice President
George Dzahristos
(248)681-2355
[email protected]
Do you have anything you would like to submit for the
newsletter? Send it to me at the address above. For inquiries
regarding a printed black and white version of the newsletter
make sure your dues have been paid for the year. Then
contact Dick Schaeffer who is managing the PMAC database
and generating the mailing list. Dick can be reached at the
following (248) 681-1363 or [email protected]
I N T H I S I S S U E Joe’s Your one stop R/C Center
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
FROM THE DESKTOP
PMAC SCALE EVENT
PMAC NEWS
PMAC NEWS
MINUTES
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Keep yourself up to date and informed of all the
latest news. Chat with other PMAC members on the
live PMAC Chat Line, get the weather, download
photos and newsletters all in full color and much
more. All at the PMAC web site.
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PA G E 2
Joe Jacob’s Memorial Scale Fly in
PMAC
Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club
images by
George Dzahristos
Sunny skies and calm wind was in order for this years scale
event. There was a very divers group of pilots from area
clubs who participated and a wide range of sizes and types
of aircraft flown that day. Simply put, it was one of the best
scale events in recent history of the PMAC. Skymaster’s,
RCCD, Midwest, and Holly clubs were well represented at
our field and their pilots did a great job (along with our own)
in keeping the crowd entertained and informed about the
great diversity the hobby has to offer. Good ol’ Bob Fowler
fed the pilots and spectators throughout the day, producing
an endless stream of Hot Dogs, Brats, Burgers, and Corn on
the Cobb donated by Hank Wildman. The images above are
from the mid day judging of only the planes that had flown
up until then. There were probably another 10 or 15 still in
the pits that were present but did not fly. Tom Wheeler Took
home most of the first places and Hank wildman won the
Kyosho Corsair in the raffle. Scott (Hanger 9 Ultimate) and
Tom Wheeler (Troy Built Von 260) flew often and put on a
great 3D demo with their large IMAC planes. A visiting Pilot
from Skymasters flew his arf Stuka complete with shrieking
siren (when diving) all day long. At one point there was a
warbird fly. The Stuka, Vic Kerster’s p-51, Don Hines Sky
Raider, and my Zero flew formation passes and took turns
chasing each other all over the skies on that Sunday. With
the zero tearing past, the Stuka shrieking, Vic flying inverted,
and John Hoover conducting lawn cutting operations with
Don’s Sky Raider (strafing runs only a foot or two above the
deck!) it was a great example of cooperation, comaraderie,
and entertainment all rolled in one. The weather
was absolutely perfect the whole day long affording
The pilots all the flight time they could handel and ensured
the spectators of an aircraft or two constantly in the air. Fun
but very tiring! I left around 7:00 PM, there were still guys
at the flight line and a few spectators there But I was destine
for a good hot shower and a hearty meal. Thanks to Don
Hines, Keith Brown, Bob Fowler and all the guy that made
this a relaxing and enjoyable event. If you missed it you did
miss one of the club’s and area club’s finest hour. Joe would
have been proud.
~Editor, G. Dzahristos
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New Radio Impound
The new radio impound is beginning to take shape! It will
take up half of the space the current one does along the fence
and also incorporate the frequency board for even more
viewablity by spectators through the fence. The structure
will hold 18 large radios and is constructed entirely of a
plastic (recycled) wood that will last far longer that womanized
wood. Don Hines, primary designer and builder, has also
created new table tops of the same material to replace the
old ones in front of the current impound. some of which are
already installed.
~Ed.
Barn Update: A few snags but construction continues
images by Tom Boguslaski (taken 10/9/04)
If you were at the meeting (Oct. 6) we were told due to some
mix up at the state level we have been instructed by the DNR
to "cease and desist" and remove the new building currently
being built on our flying field. Oct.7th~As per the Presidents
email to me: "I have just spoke to the DNR Commissioner
and work may again resume construction of our building,
upon submittance to them of the Building Permit. I have
instructed Don to fax it to him....... BARN ON!"
Oct.16~Framing is finished. Siding finished. Service door is
installed. Main door is hung Roof and odds and ends to be
done. New member Al
Jenkins brought his famous
chili! The guys worked in
heavy winds and driving
rain in cold conditions. Still
think these guys do it
because it’s fun?? Work
continues every Saturday
morning beginning at
9:00am. The field is closed
during work on the
structure.
~Ed.
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PMAC Swap Til’ Ya Drop
4 thAnnual
Sunday
Sunday
October 24
Buy, sell, and trade!
Tables $10.00 in advance $15.00 at the door
$3.00 for general admission
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Volunteers needed to man doors, help unload customers vehicles, set up tables, sell donuts and cider(SHHHHH) and
coffee. I need people there at 7:00 AM as doors to sellers open at 7:30... I have about 30 tables reserved already, some
guy is coming from KY!
~Prez
H O B B Y & D O L L A R S U N D RY
Hobbytown USA
Yo u r s o u r c e f o r e v e r y t h i n g i n R C & H o b b y
Crafts and educational items
Wide selection of Dollar merchandise
Helium Balloons!
I f w e d o n ’t h a v e i t , w e c a n g e t i t ! FA S T !
Vi s i t u s o n t h e w e b @ B v s t e a m e r s . c o m
(248) 684-6184
435 N.Main Street Milford,Mi. 48381
12821 S. Saginaw St.
Grand Blanc, Mi. 48439
Phone: (810)695-9088
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2004 PMAC Club Officials
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ATT: All phone no. are 248 area code unless specified!
President~Frank Vella
627-8060 (home) or 944-7154 (office)
Vice President~Bill Ridenour
698-4336
Vice President & Newsletter Editor~George Dzahristos
681-2355
Treasurer~Bob Seeger
647-2719
Chief Flight Inst.~Frank Pulte
738-5694
Secretary~Glenn Hendershott
620-1316
Field Marshal~Keith Brown
674-1157
Web~Mike King
674-1497
Certified Club Instructors
Dave Stephans
John Robertson
John Hoover
Alan Wesley
George Dzahristos
Rich Rottenberk
Fr a n k P u l t e
(Chief Instructor)
681-3991
853-9414
681-5480
674-1303
681-2355
738-5484
Dave McDonald
Dave Taulbee
Jon Fox
Mark Schoenhals
Alan Johnson
Stan Strobel
214-1082 cell
738-5694
363-7277
673-9707
682-6211
334-3749
634-6428
698-8618
Minutes
October 2004
President Frank Vella called the meeting to order at 7:40pm with
32 members present.
The minutes of September’s meeting were read and accepted.
Bob Seger gave the financial report.
Up coming Events:
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PMAC Swap Meet, Sunday, October 24 , 2004. Waterford
Community Center.
Set up is 7:30am, PMAC members at 8:00am, open to the public
at 8:30am through 2:00pm.
First order of business:
Joe Jacob Memorial Scale Event was profitable, thanks to all that
contributed to the fly in.
Frank V. informed the membership that PMAC has been directed
to stop construction of the Storage facility by Park Ranger Floyd
Karas, at the directive of the DNR. This comes as a big shock to
all of us as we have dragged our feet all year long awaiting
approval from Lansing. Work commenced only after we had
verbal assurance that approval was confirmed. The Executive
Board is investigating other possibilities. No further information
is known but updates will be posted on the PMAC Web Page.
Before sending the minutes out Frank V. contacted the right people
to keep the storage facility rolling along. Work will resume
Saturday after State Reps Stachow and Pastor stepped in on our
behalf and steamrolled the approval....... Our club owes them
and Frank a heap of gratitude.
Frank V. has asked the membership to form an Election Committee
for the upcoming year. Hans Bolte, Al Johnson, and Dave
M c D o n a l d h ave a g r e e d t o b e o n t h e c o m m i t t e e .
Restructure the annual dues as stated in the Constitution:
A special mailing was sent out late to club members last month,
appears that many of us did not receive the notice, in the event,
this did not side line the vote.
After much discussion and the advent of motions coming forth
and then defeated it was agreed upon to stick with the motion
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made by Hank Wildman and 2 by Ron Leek, the motion was
accepted as stated below.
The annual dues as stated in the Constitution will be changed
per Article 4, Section 4:
Annual dues will be assessed against each member according to
the following schedule:
1. Junior $10 per year
2.Senior $15 per year
3.Spousal $0 per year
4.Open $80 per year unless 8 hours or more of volunteer work
is recorded with a *designated director then the amount would
reduce down to $40 per year.
5.Open members who are 65 years and over $45 per year unless
8 hours or more of volunteer work is recorded with a *designated
director then the amount would reduce down to $25 per year.
Note *: Pertains to CD, Team Leader, or Field Marshall.
A vote was taken and there was a tie, 10 had support and 10
opposed the motion. The Executive Board voted in support of the
motion, the motion was passed and the volunteer work will take
effect in 2005 for the 2006 membership annual dues.
Prizes:
50/50Roger Warren won $14.
Air Plane RaffleAl Wesley, won and picked out Thunder Tigre .46 size engine.
Congratulations.
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The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 3 , 2004 at
7:30PM at Mason Middle School.
Hope to see you there.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25pm.
Submitted by Glen Hendershott, PMAC Recording Secretary
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Fo u n d A i rc ra f t
From the PMAC Message board posted 10/2/04:
Smitty called me tonight and asked I post this message.
A hunter came to the field this evening with a trainer aircraft he had found in some scrub to the north and east of
our flying field. No name or address was found inside so Smitty has taken the aircraft home. If this is your aircraft
or know who's it may be, please contact smitty (248) 673-2883 with a detailed desciption to reclaim it. All major
components are present and the aircraft has fairly light damage.
PMAC Nomination Committee appointed
Frank V. has asked the membership to form an Election Committee for the upcoming year. Hans Bolte, Al Johnson, and
Dave McDonald have agreed to be on the committee. If you are interested in running for office or any other position
the club may need please contact the election Committee:
Hans Bolte
Al Johnson
Dave McDonald
(248) 396-0346
(248) 634-6428
(248) 363-7277
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]