The Talon - Chain O Lakes Eagles

President:
Vice-President:
Treasurer
Secretary
Safety Officer:
Field Marshall:
Webmaster:
Newsletter Editor:
Larry DiRubbo
(815) 341-7889
Mike Schulz
(815) 307-5594
Gino Santi
(262) 279-6896
Ed Pate
(815) 354-6008
Chain O Lakes Eagles
The Talon
Chain O Lakes Eagles RC Club
PO Box 1283
McHenry, IL 60051-1283
http://www.coleagles.com
March 2015
2015 Issue
FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
(Chief) Mike Schulz (815) 307-5594
Mike Loser (815) 385-9438
Mark Geisler (847) 508-7942
Ron Navlyt (815) 648-2076
Bill Arnos Jr.
Bill Hood
Mike Schulz
Mike Schulz
Flying Field Address:
5707 Pioneer Rd
Ringwood, IL 60072
Meetings - Third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the McHenry Township Senior Center,
located at 3519 N. Richmond Road in McHenry (west of Rt. 31 & Johnsburg Road).
Online Forum - The COL Eagles forum is located on RCGroups.com. The web address of the forum
is this: http://www.rcgroups.com/col-eagles-768/
Calendar
March 2015 Monthly Meeting:
Wednesday March 18th, 2015 - 7:00 pm - McHenry Township Senior Center
April 2015 Monthly Meeting:
Wednesday April 15th, 2015 - 7:00 pm - McHenry Township Senior Center
From the President (Larry DiRubbo)
FROM THE PRESIDENT:
If you have been to any meetings of late you know I have been talking about the rewards, challenges
and satisfaction of building your own model. I don't know if I have struck a chord with many of you or
not. But I can say I do know that in this age of ARFs, RTFs, Bind-and-fly and EPO Foam you might
wonder how to get started, where to get supplies, especially since Chicago area doesn't have a real
hobby shop any more. Well that troubled me enough to do some research into where you can find
kits, wood and supplies. Certainly Tower and Horizon web sites can get you accessories, glue, wheels
covering from. In fact there are several large web sites to visit: Phil's Hobby, Falcon Hobbies and
others. But this does not answer the question where can you find a kit that may interest you.
I started searching the internet and found many, many places that offered something to do with model
aircraft. In fact I visited over one hundred web sites to check them out. The result is about 30 or so
that I thought can supply you with kits, partial kits and kit making services.
Here for your edification and amazement is my list:
Company
Klarich Kits
Eurecka Models
Description
Large selection of hand
crafted kits from the 50s 60s
and 70s
Large selection of hand
crafted kits from the 50s 60s
and 70s
Website
wwww.klarichkits.com
www.eureckamodels.com
Aero-werkes
Manzano Laser Works
Pat's Custom Models
Penn Valley Hobby Center
Mountain Models
Dare Distributers
Dumas Products
Brodak
Precision Cut Kits
Laser Cut USA
Stevens Aero
Easy Built Models
Guillows
BMJR Models
A&M Models
Alien Aircraft Corp
Arizona Model Airplane
Aircrafting
Top Notch Products
D.B. Sport & scale
T&J Models
Warbird Kits
Ziroli
Laser cut reproductions of
rubber and small scale
models from 50s 60 including
original Guillows 18" WWI
series
Small laser cut kits, short kits
mostly electric
Laser cut sport and scale
electric kits
Laser cut reproductions of
old rubber kits
Laser cut sport and scale
electric kits
Laser scale electric kits
Sport and scale kits, rubber
and electric
CL and R/C kits, building
supplies
Large size scale kits
Large scale kits high-quality laser-engineered
kits
Laser cut rubber kits
Rubber and small motor kits
United Kingdom small R?C
kits
Large scale models
Laser cut R/C kits
Large scale kits
Sport and scale kits
British company sport and
scale
plans and short kits of
historic and unique aircraft
pre WWII military aircraft
large scale kits
www.areowerkes.com
www.manzanolaser.com
www.patscustom-models.com
www.pennvalleyhobbycenter.com
www.mountainmodels.com
www.darehobby.com
www.dumasstore.com
www.brodak.com
www.precisioncutkits.com
www.lasercutusa.com
www.stevensaero.com/laser-cutmodel-kits
www.easybuiltmodels.com
www.guillow.com
www.bmjrmodels.com
www.a-mmodels.com
wwwalienaircraft.com
www.arozonamodels.com
www.topnotchkits.com
www.dbsportandscale.com
www.tnjmodels.rchomepage.com
www.ziroli.com
Then you can check out the link page on Kit Cutters Inc.com for other sites and good information.
Lastly there is my favorite site: E-bay. I have found old kits, reproduced kits and building supplies,
even found a source for inexpensive silk. Bud and I have been buying dope for covering from Wagaero.
I hope this motivates you to try your hand at building. Remember the building contest will end around
Memorial Day so there is time. If I can help with advice, supplies or contacts don't be afraid to ask.
-Larry
From the Vice President (Mike Schulz)
For anyone who is interested, I found this list of Fly-Ins that are planned for this year:
March 20-22 3D Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida
March 27-29 4th Annual Giant Scale Fly-In & Fun Fly / Newark, TX
April 10-11 Mobile AL Big Bird 3D Fly-In
April 23-26 25th Annual Texarkana Big Bird / Texarkana, TX
May 9-16 Joe Nall / Woodruff, SC
June 5-7 SLRCFA Annual Big Bird /3D Event / Eureka Missouri
June 20-23 Rocky Mountain 3D Throwdown Dacono, CO.
June 25-28 FBI Huckfest (Corn Huck)
July 23-26 Bowling Green EX3D Bowling Green, KY.
July 30-Aug 1 Hoverpalooza in Ohio
Aug 12-16 2015 3D Hobbyshop / Extreme Flight - Knoxville,TN Fly-Low-In
Aug 21-23 Monster Fest 2015 / Eugene OR
Sept. 3rd-6th 3D Throw Down in Louisville / Rosewood, IN
Sept.10-13 Kennett MO 3d Event / Kennett, MO.
Sept.10-13 Tri-Cities Huckfest Othello, WA
Sept 18-20 3DBASH / Las Vegas NV
Sept 25-26 Tulsa Huckfest In The Heartland Tulsa, OK
October 1-4, SUPERFLY! Southark Taildraggers Field, Magnolia, AR
October 2-4 Lodi Huckfest Lodi, CA
Oct 15-18 Ice House Fly In Apache Pass in Rockdale, TX.
I’m planning on going to the Sep 10-13 Fly-In in Kennett, Missouri. If you ever travel, stopping at one
of these events should be on your list.
There is also a local event that should be really awesome to attend:
Windy City Warbirds and Classics event on June 25th thru 27, 2015 Saint Charles, IL
Closer to home, the snow is starting to melt, and I still have lots to do with my airplanes before they
are ready to fly.
Does anyone know if the field is accessible (is the gate clear of plowed snow?)
Also gotta start working on my Tiger Moth for the building contestKI’m not letting Larry walk away with
it this time! Have you started your build yet?!
Also, just saw a new item announcement:
http://www.3drcforums.com/showthread.php?3324-Hitec-Press-Release!-Hitec-s-MD10-amp-S60Action-Cameras-are-HERE!!&p=79604#post79604
Best Regards,
Mike
Robby’s Shop
March 2015
Last year various glues and materials were described and used...we rebuilt a Four Star 120....spent a long
time doing it but was worth it and the plane HAS flown and very well I might add:
Marcus should be flying it at the field this year enjoying it....
In January Larry spoke of a building contest.... Here is what he proposed:
Chain O Lakes Eagles Model Aircraft Building Contest General Rules:
Purpose: To introduce members to the challenges, skills and rewards of building and flying a model
created by their own hands.
Subject: Any machine capable of maintaining sustained flight, open to scale replicas of existing aircraft,
purpose designed model aircraft. So pretty much ANYTHING that is NOT an ARF or RTF...
Size: No limitation on size of final aircraft except for the 55 pound limit imposed by the AMA
Construction: Any construction method is allowed (members are encouraged to document process for
the education and learning of fellow members) No ARFs or RTF models will be allowed.
Materials: Any common construction materials are allowed, balsa, common woods, fiberglass, foam,
paper, cardboard, foam board, metals, carbon fiber, plastics and cloth.
Building can be from plans:
It can be a scratch build
or it can be a kit or partial kit:
Power: Any form of propulsion except rocket, nuclear and pyrotechnics....so, glow, gas, electric, diesel,
JP5 are all acceptable.
Performance: Model must be successfully flown at the date set by club at the event planned by the club
at the club flying site. Exception: airframes which cannot successfully operate at the club flying site, i.e.
seaplanes, can submit a video of the successful flight as part of the final presentation.
Judging will take into consideration: subject, craftsmanship, appearance and flight performance. Judges
will consist of club members (who have not entered into the contest), friends of the club and full scale
aircraft builders and pilots.
This is a great opportunity to do some actual building and present a friendly rivalry between members.
Remember, the club is only as good as its members. So the more YOU put into participating in club
events such as this one, the more fun for everyone!
-Robby
Field Improvement Committee
Draft document for discussion at the March Meeting:
Chain of Lakes Eagles Field Spring Improvements
Assumption: Defer projects requiring long term investigation / large investments
1. Change in Field Orientation / Location and related significant investments (A survey will be
developed to measure total membership interests)
2. Field Safety: Critical, but may be more a function of safe practices vs. investing in expensive
fences, etc. – Safety Officer Recommendation Needed
Proposed: Immediate Improvements to have a safe, enjoyable 2015 flying season (Assumes member
labor): Approval Requested for:
1. Purchase New Shelter Roof ($120 – 150) or total replacement including framework ($300 – 600)
2. Replace rotten / warped picnic table boards ($200 – 250)
3. Upgrade Frequency Board (Bob Fischrup - $100) / Paint Announcement Board (Deck Stain by
DRH / Misc. Supplies ($25)
4. Clean out “field junk” by mowers / Storage Locker / Assess improvement or replacement to be
waterproof and easy to access materials
5. Others - Discussion
Secretary’s Report (Ed Pate)
2/18/2015
Meeting Minutes
Larry inquired if there were any new visitors to the meeting and there was one visitor Clarence Konecki,
he would like to learn to fly. . Larry noted that several members’ dues arrived in the mail today. Larry
reported that he has obtained a club debit/credit card so that gas or other routine expenditures can now
be paid quickly.
Kane county swap meet is this Saturday $5.00 entry fee and is open 9 to 2.
Chain-o-Lakes meeting are listed in the things to do this week section of the Herald and we received a
new visitor because of the posting.
Secretary’s report
Published in the news letter
Treasure’s report
Gino read the treasures report we are $731.25 above what we were this time last year. Gino suggested
perhaps that money spent for field maintenance should be paid from the field account. Motion to approve
by Bill, second by Richard, approved by majority of members present.
Old Business
Larry reported that Wally is bed ridden and cannot speak, and was grateful for the candy that Larry
brought for him. Barb and Wally both want us to retain the use of the field for as long as they are alive.
There is one son but it appears that his is little interested in the property, Barb assured Larry that we
would have first right of refusal for purchase of their entire property should they decide to leave. Barb also
said that we could make any improvements to the field as long as we remove them should we leave. Barb
also asked if we could mow the front law due to Wally’s disability. Dave asked about the possibility of
moving the field location to the top of the tree line with the field facing north so that we could fly all day.
To do this we would need to rent two sections of land while we prep the new field. There was some
concern that we may fly over the road with the new location. Robbie presented a bill for repair of the John
Deere for $515.30 Motion to approve the bill by Dave, second Richard approved by majority of members
present.
New Business
Larry talked about upcoming possible events and this year’s schedule of events. Larry is proposing adding
a seaplane fly in and dropping Air Fest. Members present voted for inclusion of the Seaplane fly in
Building contest fly off May 30, rain date 31
Fourth of July parade TBD (most likely the 5th or 6th)
Club Picnic July 19
Electric Fun Fly August 15, rain date August 16
Peterson Park Seaplane Fly in September 19, with a rain date September 20
If your Newsletter email goes to spam you will need to right click on the email and click not spam it will
then go to regular mail and you will be able to open the newsletter.
Building contest anything, goes only restriction is that it must be built not an ARF with a prize of $100.00.
Show and Tell
Larry brought plans for two seaplanes. A builder of one of them flew it across Long Island sound. Dave
had several items in the back for sale. Gino also has two items for sale.
Treasurer’s Report (Gino Santi)
Starting Balance
Deposits
2/19/15
Dues rec’d
Subtotal
Debits
2/18 /15
CK #1827, REIM., L. DIRUBBO, MOWER STORAGE
2/18/15
CK #1828, Void
2/18/15
CK #1833, D. Eskarick, J. Deere Repair
2/19/15
CK #1834, USPS, Box Rent
Subtotal
Ending Balance
Field
$9739.86
General
$-1000.11
Total
$9851.74
$90.00
$810.00
$900.00
$9829.86
$-190.11 $10751.74
$135.00
----------
$515.30
$515.39
$9314.56
$135.00
----------$515.30
$80.00
$80.00
$215.00
$730.30
$-405.11 $10021.44
Feb.2014 ending balance was $9365.49 so we are + $655.95 compared to where we were this time last year.
The club has 29 paid members so far this year.
Please make checks out to: COL Eagles
Dues checks may be sent direct to me at: Trimcraft Aviation PO Box 488 Genoa City WI 53128.
Please be sure the check is made out to COL Eagles!
The new standard yearly dues are $100.
Membership Manual
All members will be required to download the club manual and return the last page with their signature stating that the
manual was read and understood before they may receive their membership card. The manual can be downloaded from
our website at: http://www.chainolakeseagles.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=33
Please take some time to read the manual. If you have any questions, attend the next meeting and they will be answered.
Membership Handbook
All members will be required to read the membership handbook and return the handbook
acknowledgement form with their signature stating that the handbook was read and understood
before they may receive their membership card.
The handbook can be downloaded from our website at:
http://www.coleagles.com/index.php/club-documents/72-membership-handbook
Once you have read the handbook, download, print, and sign the following acknowledgement form:
http://www.coleagles.com/index.php/club-documents/80-handbook-ack-form
and bring it to the next meeting.
Every club member is required to sign a new acknowledgement form each year.
Please take some time to read the manual. If you have any questions, bring them to the next meeting
and they will be answered.
AMA Membership Dues Reminder
To protect you, the club, and the field property owner from liability, membership in the Academy of
Model Aeronautics is required.
You must have a current AMA membership in order to fly at the COL Eagles field!