SPRING TIME at NCRCF - Newton County RC Flyers

EDITOR BYRON SAURIOL
SPRING TIME at NCRCF
lar was going to happen. The
plane flew around and landed
without even a trim change. A
week later, the nose wheel separated on take off, What a start to
spring. See photo…
MAY 2009
MAY EVENTS
SAT-MAY 2ND AT FIELD
REAL VAL HALA P-51
* FUN FLY 11 AM
Are we having fun yet? Billy has
returned from Florida with a
boat load of helicopters, students are coming out of hibernation and Leverne is already
shirtless. It must be spring.
*COOK OUT NOON
*MEETING 2PM
TOMS POND FLOAT FLYS
MAY 9TH, MAY 23RD 9AM
VISIT
NCRCF.ORG
• giantwarbirds.org
April 17-19: Warbirds Over
'Bama, Tuscaloosa
May 1-2: Warbirds Over AL,
Clanton
May 29-30: Warbirds Over Valley, AL
June 12-13: Warbirds Over GA,
Andersonville
Sept 11-12: Warbirds Over
South Carolina, Easley
Sept 25-26: Warbirds Over
Montgomery
Oct 2-3: Warbirds Over VA,
Gretna
Oct 9-10 Warbirds Over FL,
Glen St. Mary
Oct 16-18: GA Warbirds Invasion IV, Cartersville
Nov 13-14: Warbirds Over Fort
Valley, GA
From the photos, float flying and
mid-week flying are drawing
crowds. The new water removal
system seems to be working at
the north end of the field, My
camera was broken so I don’t
have the workers photos, but we
all know who they were.
Byron’s Mooney N9 has had
some exciting flights. After two
years without breaking a prop
half the tail came off during a
high speed pass. At first it
looked like something spectacu-
The NCRCF Warbird flyers decided not to have a GSWA fly in
this year at our field because the
cut grass area of the field needs
work before 30 lb retracts can be
safely landed. Perhaps a Giant
Peach State type event again...
Mike Calendar and Peter Miskic Helicopter AIR SHOW TEAM
“The problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money."
Margaret Thatcher
SAFETY / TRAINING OFFICER NEWS
Leverne Davis
Remote control flying can be great fun, You can spend an afternoon at our field watching your
plane take off and land, while you control it from the ground. There is plenty of options available in
the market, if you are planning to buy your own RC plane visit Dave Fielder at Hobby South, Covington first. You need to study a little about remote control flying, before you decide to choose a
plane, look and see what other students are using. Depending on whether you want to build your
model plane from scratch or if you want to buy a ready to fly kit, you need to go through the guidelines and choose one that would meet your requirements. Learning to fly a RC plane needs a lot of
practice and perseverance and it is best to choose a model that is easy to fly and has the stability
for a smooth flight.
The wings of the plane play an important part in its flight. It helps it to take off and maneuver, when
in the air. So, the position of the wings is important for flying your airplane. Depending on the direction, you tilt the wings of the airplane, which will turn in the same direction, while you hold the control stick in the neutral position. Low wing aerobatic planes and Warbirds are for the more experienced fliers, as they need proper control and handling 100% of the time.
You need to ensure your preflight check is in order, before you take off. The balance of the plane
must be taken care of and use required weights, if needed. Make sure that the wing is not warped
to ensure a steady flight, but an intended warp near the tips of each wing is necessary to make the
plane stall straight without tilting. When flying for the first time, it is better to have a buddy box, instructor, calm day and make sure you take off and land with the help of the wind. Try maneuvering
only, when the plane has gained considerable height. Turning when the plane is low is to be
avoided. Just let the trimmed plane glide to a halt on your first landings.
NCRCF FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
LEVERNE DAVIS 770 786 6550 is one of the senior members of NCRCF and stared flying long
before there was a field in Newton County. He was flying at Stonecrest Mall when it was only a
field next to I-20. Leverne has trained almost every younger member of our club to date. He is
the one with the pink hat.
DAVE FIELDER—770 784 9738 is one of our clubs top builder and flyer. From giant Warbirds
to float planes Dave can get you flying in no time at all. Dave has perhaps more attention to detail of any member and is a top builder. Dave flew full size helicopters for the Marines for many
years. He also owns the Hobby South in Covington. 770 786 6500 HWY 278 N.E.
BYRON SAURIOL-404 545 7903
Byron is also a senior member of NCRCF and is available to train on anything except helicopters. He is a retired Naval Aviator who flew A1 Skyraiders, EC121s and A-6 Intruders in the
Vietnam era. Most of Byron’s aircraft are Giant Scale Warbirds Quadra or Zenoah powered.
MIKE CALENDER-770 843 5584 PRIMARY HELICOPTER
Mike is out at the field most weekends and many week day nights with 5-6 other top notch helicopter pilots after 4pm One of the best.
CLUB OFFICERS 2009
PRESIDENT
AMA CHARTER 3009
JEFF FUSS 706 468 8876
2585 Turtle Cove Trailway, Monticello, GA 31064 (Dues Payments)
V PRESIDENT
STEWART COWTHORN 770 775 0784
TREAS URER
JEFF FUSS 706 468 8876
SECRETARY
T. J. WILLIAMS 770-385-9219
FIELD MARSHALL
PETE WHITE
NEWSLETTER
BYRON SAURIOL 404 545 7903
SAFETY OFFICER
LEVERNE DAVIS
770 389 0686
Warbird Schedule…
March 20-21: Warbirds Over the Panhandle, Marianna, FL
April 17-19: Warbirds Over 'Bama, Tuscaloosa
May 1-2: Warbirds Over AL, Clanton
May 29-30: Warbirds Over Valley, AL
June 12-13: Warbirds Over GA, Andersonville
Sept 11-12: Warbirds Over South Carolina, Easley
Sept 25-26: Warbirds Over Montgomery
Oct 2-3: Warbirds Over VA, Gretna
Oct 9-10 Warbirds Over FL, Glen St. Mary
Oct 16-18: GA Warbirds Invasion IV, Cartersville
Nov 13-14: Warbirds Over Fort Valley, GA
770 786 6550
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APRIL EDITORS NOTES…
BYRON SAURIOL
“ Science, Freedom, Beauty, Adventure. What more could you ask of life?
Charles A Lindbergh
Aviation combined all the elements I loved ”
Radio controlled model plane is an exciting and thrilling hobby for both children and adults. This
hobby has come a long way with time and has the later versions and models, which can give you
the same thrill as flying the real plane. If you are getting into the world of remote control model airplanes, it is good to know some history, to give you a better edge on the latest models and a better outlook into the world of RC model planes.
Before the radio controlled model was introduced, most of the models made use of simple fuses
or the clockwork and winding mechanism to control their flying. There were other ways, by which
the aircraft was powered like tethering to a central point, round the pole control and control line,
which was used for internal combustion powered aircraft. In 1990's the miniature versions comprising of equipments and accessories came into existence and one could remote control small
airplane models. This exclusive hobby took a new turn to attract many more to reach greater
heights with all the latest technology. Radio controlled model plane was first made in the 1800s
with remote controlled boats. Later there were further developments in remote control technology,
which created a mechanism with complex system to control speed and direction.
Remote control works on three basics that is transmitter, receiver and servos. These servos of old
have been replaced by electronic parts and the electronic speed controller has also taken the
place of variable resistors. RC model planes have evolved in a big way, since they first took flight
about sixty years ago. Earlier, they were only meant as toys for children, whereas in today's
world, RC model planes have become an attractive hobby and business. It started with simple
wooden model planes and through the years became a hi-tech flying machine. Earlier the model
plane designs were basically built with pine, spruce or basswood, which were held together with
glue or tacks making the model very heavy. The first RC model plane was built in 1937 by Walter
and Bill Good with a simple two way radio. I started in 1955 with a control line model my grandmother gave me for Christmas. My older brother Merrill gave me his modeling stuff when he
found girls and cars about the same time. 50 years later and I’m still playing with toy airplanes.
In today's world, there are many different types of remote controlled planes, you can choose from.
It ranges from small park flyers to large aerodynamic models and jets with the latest propulsion
methods including gas turbines. They can reach speeds up to 250 miles per hour and the latest
jets reaching almost 300 miles per hour. You may not be in the cockpit with the controls, but you
can do the same maneuvers and turns even being on the ground because they employ the latest
technology. It is the next best thing to flying a real plane and get as close to reality as you can afford. For myself, I love to build and fly the 1/4 scale Warbirds and the smaller Hollywood Warbirds
because everything I ever flew full scale is now in museums or way beyond my financial ability.
Whether you want to fly an old model bi-plane or a remote controlled jet with latest technology,
the thrill is incomparable as this hobby can make your dreams fly high up in the sky.
PS: TAKE HOME YOUR MT FUEL AND COKE CANS, AND BROKEN PLANES. ..WE DO NOT
HAVE GARBAGE PICK UP… Thank Leverne and Byron for being your cleaning ladies..
FANTASTIC COCKPIT DETAILS
Who forgot the shovel ?