AMA CHARTER CLUB #397 NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS SEPTEMBER, 2016

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1 AMA CHARTER CLUB #397 NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS SEPTEMBER, 2016 Hi all, it s time to start thinking of our winter projects. Where does time go; summer is just about gone. Although fall has some good flying days, it leads to my least favorite season WINTER. I still don t like it!!! By the time you read this, we may have the gravel under our new start stands. Our friends at the Forest Preserve will do the work!! As I write this, I don t know if the new pilot s stations will be put in at the same time; we ll find out. I have asked that the grass at the field be cut lower so we can taxi out to the runway without difficulty further into the week. The ground crew has informed us that their lawnmower will be repaired so the field will be cut at one level. We have had kind of a slow training season, and it is coming to an end. We will be providing training on Tuesday and Thursday until the end of the month. After that, we will do training during the afternoon on the same days. This will continue until it gets too cold. I asked all of you at the last meeting to let the Board know what you would like to see at the Christmas auction!!! Please do this at our September meeting. Also, we would like to know what winter activities you would like to see at our meetings: build projects, how to s, radio programming or whatever you might like. Remember, we now have indoor flying at Naperville Yard on Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 till 3:00 PM. Cost is $8.00. Come and join us. Call first at Naperville Yard to make sure the field is available. Lastly, let us all remember what happened 15 years ago to our country, and how it changed all our lives. And to all who lost their lives. We need to thank all of our Service members who keep us free and safe. God Bless America! Fly Safe, PRES Tommy

2 Financial Report Bill Hickey Financial Report August 1, 2016 to August 31, 2016 Description Operating Field Fund Total Comments Fund Balance August 1, 2016 $1, $4, $5, Income: Dues members to date. Brand Sold a hat. Total Income Total Cash Available $1, $4, $6, Expenses: Improvements Year- end auction Total Expenses Starting benches and pop-up tents. Balance August 31, 2016 $1, $4, $5, Bill Hickey, Prop Masters Treasurer 305 White Oak Drive Naperville, Illinois wjh08@wideopenwest.com Newsletter Contributions Send newsletter contributions to the Newsletter Editor at rluchetti@att.net. The deadline for submissions is the second Tuesday of the month. Club Newsletters are posted at the club website:

3 Meeting Minutes Dave Cotton Opening: Meeting minutes - August 30, 2016 The meeting began at 7:33 pm at the VFW Hall, Naperville, Illinois. The July meeting minutes and July s Treasurer s Report were approved by the membership. President Tom Camp presided over the meeting. Committee Reports: Newsletter Safety Fun Fly Forest Preserve Newsletter is doing "great according to Ray Luchetti. Mick Pfeifer brought up a safety issue to the membership about warning others if your model is out of your control so that they are aware of the situation and have time to take evasive measures. The membership had an open discussion. Tom Camp stated that the Fun Fly contest with the barnstormers was a success and that the Prop Masters won back the Plaque. (YAY) Jeff Gittelman mentioned that the next fun fly is a climb and glide and the following month s event will be a Quadcopter only event. President Tom Camp Tom mentioned that if any non-member pilot is notified that they are flying outside the field boundaries and they continue to operate in an unsafe manner please call the Forest Preserve at and ask for law enforcement. The forest preserve will then act. Tom Camp will talk to the forest preserve about lowering the height of the cut at the field and about the lawn mowing equipment since it is scalping the grass. Website Library Instruction Fundraising Publicity Nomination Air Show Picnic Three new start-up stands have been installed at the field. Tom Camp thanked all those who helped with the construction and preparation of the benches. Also the club has purchased three new popup tents. Dave Carlson stated that if anyone has any photographs taken at the field please sent them to him to post on the web site. Hank Bourassa stated that the Library is still there. Tom Camp mentioned that the instruction season is winding down due to the lack of available evening light. Any other time please call Tom. No report requested. No report requested. No report requested. No report requested. Please sign up for the picnic and indicate your choice of hotdogs and hamburgers the picnic date is the 18 th of September and cooking will start at 11:00 am with lunch served at noon. Old Business: On a sad note, Jim Lang passed away our prayers go out to his family for their loss.

4 Meeting Minutes Dave Cotton New Business: Jeff Gittelman stated that several members gave a flight presentation to a 5 th grade math class. 5 kids came to the field to fly on aviation day. Jeff thanked all for helping in this presentation and instruction. Indoor flying has a new venue at Diehl and Freedom Drive. See more info in this newsletter. Prop Masters met with Naperville Yard, 1607 Legacy Circle, Naperville IL [ ] to seek an alternate arrangement. You ll find their 45+ foot ceiling, a great deal of natural lighting, and different netting - very attractive. They will provide us with a 150 x 105 field. Their website is We will continue flying on Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 3:00 for $8.00 per Pilot beginning August 29 th. You will need to sign a liability waiver when you come to fly, and confirm availability. Ed Callahan came to the meeting and had some kits and planes to offer for sale to club members. Ed also mentioned that he can laser cut balsa and do vinyl in case we need it his business is Fast Signs in Downers Grove. New Members & Guests: No new members or guests. Lost Horizons: No Lost Horizons requested. Show and Tell: (See photo section) Tom Camp E-Flight Spacewalker in red and white color scheme. Mick Pfeifer Ring Master control line by Sterling in yellow and purple colors Jeff Gittelman E-Flight Corsair. Mark Lipp 1955 free flight airplane adapted to RC. Bruce Haynes E-Flight P51. Mel Ziska Champs Anyone can fly trainer by Horizon Hobby. James Farina Indoor flyer by Jim Farina Models Inc. Raffle: The raffle was presented by Harlan Davis and included a an EP Sportster, aircraft book, wheel collars and glue. Closing: The next meeting is at the VFW Hall at 7:30pm on September 27, 2016.

5 August 30th. Meeting Photos Ray Luchetti Mick Pfeifer Ring Master Tom Camp E-Flight Spacewalker Jeff Gittelman E-Flight Corsair Mark Lipp Free Flight Conversion

6 August 30th. Meeting Photos Ray Luchetti Bruce Haynes E-Flight P51 Mel Ziska Horizon Hobby Champs Jim Farina scratch built indoor airplane

7 Fun Fly Committee A Busy August Weekend Just before this weekend started Tommy picked up the wood for the new model work stations. By the time you read this in early September the tables may already be built. Westmont Cruisin Night August 11 th,, see report below. On Saturday, August 13 th, which was National Model Aviation day, the club participated with a display on the Naperville River Walk. Bruce Haynes, Dave Carlson, Al Spencer, and Jeff Gittelman displayed helicopters, quadcopters, a biplane, a jet, and prop warbirds. A lot of people stopped by and although the 6+ banjos and guitars behind us made quite a racket we had a good time and educated a number of people about our favorite hobby. In conjunction with the display, we held a try to fly event at the field. Thanks to Tom Camp, Mick Pfeifer, Larry Dudkowski, Dave Engel and Jim Farina for putting on that event. Then on Sunday August 14 th we held Qualification Sunday. It was sunny (hot) with very little wind. Qualifying that day were Tom Camp, Scott Lundin, Dave Engel, Hank Bourassa, John Andrews and Mick Pfeifer as Experts, Jim Farina as Novice, Harold Finch as Advanced, and Mark Froelich Beginner & Novice. Some modifications were made to the Pilot Proficiency Checklist the new version is included with this newsletter. Fly Safe! Jeff Gittelman Westmont Cruisin Nights Review August 11 th. Originally scheduled for July 21 st, the display and demo was postponed 3 weeks due to an Excessive Heat Warning. August 11 th turned out to be much the same but without the E-H-W. And then Mommy Nature threw in some dark threatening skies and high winds late in the afternoon. Not more than a sprinkle was felt, and the event got off to a slow start. Members from Palos R/C Flying Club, Prop Masters R/C Aero Club, and Woodland Aero Modelers were in attendance. EAA 461 was unable to attend at the last minute. By early evening the skies cleared, the winds died, the street was full of cars and teaming with spectators. Several pilots took to the skies and soon declared air superiority over the Manning Lot in downtown Westmont. Notable spectators included Westmont Chief of Police Tom Mulhearn, and Village Manager Stephen May. Joe Gavenda (Palos) did some aerial photography with a multi-rotor. Dave Carlson (Prop Masters) demonstrated small helicopters such as his Blade. Hank Bourassa (Prop Masters) showed the spectators his ability to do 3-D with a heli. And Tony Mataitis (Woodland) flopped around in 3-D fashion with his large foamie, including how to land without a battery pack! Herb Kilian (Palos) showed the real thing with his full scale 60ft wingspan glider. When he wasn t explaining cross-country flying, he was letting kids sit in the cockpit and work the controls. Steve McCarty (Palos) had a Piper Pawnee on display which was perfect to explain getting Herb s glider into the air. The most sophisticated and expensive glider ever built was displayed in model form. Joe Felonk (Palos) brought his turbine powered Space Shuttle. Meanwhile, Jim Fox and Bill Brzostowski (both Woodland) were assisting future pilots on the two flight simulators. The event concluded in the twilight with another sensational 3-D helicopter performance by Hank Bourassa. As last year, he brought his LED enhanced heli and did a routine in the darkness choreographed to high energy stadium rock music Get Ready for This.

8 Fun Fly Committee The purpose of the event was to introduce to, and shed a positive light on model aviation. Judging by the response, we ve achieved that goal. Thanks to all for attending. Dennis Miendersma, Palos R/C Flying Club National Model Aviation Day August 13 th. Static Demo at the Naperville River Walk

9 Fun Fly Committee Try and Fly at the Field

10 Fun Fly Committee Additional New Start-up Benches If you ve been out to the field, we re sure that you ve noticed the three new Start-up benches that have been added. Construction crew Finished Benches Listed below are the blast s sent out in August regarding a new indoor flying site in Naperville Quest for an Indoor R/C Flying Site Listed below is a string of Blast s sent out regarding our efforts to arrange for an indoor flying site: Prop Masters R/C Aero Club has arranged with Players Indoor Sports Center for indoor flying of small electric planes and quadcoptors. Players has three indoor fields measuring 100 x check out their website at They are located at 1740 West Quincy Avenue, Naperville IL The details on which days the facility will be available are still to be worked out, but it will be on one or two weekdays (Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu) and from 12:00PM to 3:00PM. If we are able to generate sufficient regular interest the price will be $8.00 per pilot for the three hours. In order to introduce you to Players, management is offering an introductory day to fly for $5.00 on Friday 8/26 from 12:00PM to 3:00PM. You must register on their website in order to fly this cannot be done in person. Click on the box About. From the menu select Waiver and complete the form using Activity with $-0- registration, and special event. If you have any questions please contact Jeff Gittelman at jgittelman@yahoo.com or Tom Camp at camptom@wowway.com. We hope to see you on August 26th!!!! Jeff Gittelman & Tom Camp

11 Fun Fly Committee REVISED !!!! INDOOR RADIO CONTROL FLYING IN NAPERVILLE!!! Today we had our first indoor event at Players Indoor Sports. It s a nice facility and the staff is very helpful. But we found that the size of the netting led to many planes hanging up after hitting the net. Also the 24 ceiling net was a problem for some 3D maneuvers. Therefore Prop Masters met with Naperville Yard, 1607 Legacy Circle, Naperville IL [ ] to seek an alternate arrangement. You ll find their 45+ foot ceiling, a great deal of natural lighting, and different netting very attractive. They will provide us with a 150 x 105 field. Their website is We will continue flying on Monday and Wednesdays from 12:00PM-3:00PM for $8.00 per pilot beginning August 29th. You will need to sign a liability waiver when you come to fly, and initially you should call in the morning on the day you want to fly to confirm if the field will available. We regret any inconvenience this venue change causes but believe you will really enjoy the Naperville Yard. If you have any questions please contact Jeff Gittelman at jgittelman@yahoo.com or Tom Camp at camptom@wowway.com. We hope to see you on August 29th!!!! Jeff & Tom

12 Fun Fly Committee Fast-N-Slow This month s Fun-Fly will be the FAST-N-SLOW. The event will be held on Sunday October 2 nd with a Rain Date of October 9th. The event will be postponed if the weather forecast is for rain, North/South winds greater than 10 mph or East/West winds greater than 15 mph. Please sign in when you arrive. Competition will start as soon as pilots are ready, approximately 10:00am, with practice before and open flying afterwards. Here s how it works. The object of this event is to have the greatest speed differential between how fast and how slow your model will fly. You will first make one level pass across the field boundaries followed by a second pass in the same direction. The first pass will be the FAST pass; the second pass will be the SLOW pass. The model will be timed and the MPG computed from a time/mph chart. The winner will be the largest speed differential between the fast and the slow speed. The second largest, second place and so on for each of the pilot classes. Here are the rules. Each pilot must make both passes in the same direction, either East to West or West to East. The model must make a LEVEL pass, neither climbing nor diving as it crosses the start and stop markers. No maneuvers are allowed, especially during the slow pass. The nose of the aircraft must remain parallel to the ground. No 3-D or High Alpha maneuvers are allowed. Flaps, flaperons and/or retracts may be used during the slow pass. Points: Finish points will be awarded for each pilot class for the first through fifth finishers. Ten attendance and 10 participation point will be awarded. In addition, an additional 10 points will be awarded for pilots achieving a spot landing in center circle on runway or 5 points at the X at either end of the runway. Jeff Gittelman and The Fun-Fly Committee

13 Student Name: PROP MASTERS R/C AERO PILOT PROFICIENCY CHECKLIST Last Updated (08/14/2016) All maneuvers in each level will be completed during one flight unless otherwise noted (**). (All pilots are Beginner Level until SOLO) BEGINNER SOLO LEVEL Unassisted takeoff. Completion Date: / / 360 degree left and right turn. Controlled altitude flight. Instructor: Flight within the field boundaries. 180 degree left and right turns while maintaining altitude. Traffic pattern approach. ** (3) unassisted takeoffs and landings in the same day. Upon completion, pilot moves to Beginner Solo Level, is awarded 50 points and a Solo Certificate. NOVICE LEVEL One inside loop. One roll. Immelman turn. Flat Figure 8 Stall Turn. Straight flight out, procedure turn, straight flight back. Completion Date: / / Instructor: Upon completion, pilot moves to Novice Level and is awarded 25 points. ADVANCED LEVEL Touch-N-Go, Completion Date: / / Landing on runway. Three rolls. Instructor: Three inside loops. One Outside Loop. One Cuban 8. Fly inverted straight down the field. Upon completion, pilot moves to the Advanced Level, is awarded 25 points and is allowed to become a Prop Masters Flight Instructor pending certification by Chief flight Instructor. Four point roll. Reverse Cuban 8. Three outside loops. Circuit the field inverted. Double Immelman. Slow roll. One Cuban 8. Landing on runway. EXPERT LEVEL Completion Date: / / Instructor: Upon completion, pilot moves to the Expert Competition Level and is awarded 25 points.

14 Fun Fly Committee 2016 Calendar April Event Type Event Details Notes January 1 st Special Event Polar Bear Fun Fly 10:00 a.m. at the field. January 26 th Monthly Meeting Foam Board Plane Build Part 1 At the Meeting February 23 th Monthly Meeting Foam Board Plane Build Part 2 At the Meeting March 29th Monthly Meeting Original date cancelled due to weather conditions. April 3 rd Fun Fly #3 Bull s Eye Spot Landing (Team Event) April 17 th Skill Fly #1 Touch-N-Goes & Next Fun Fly Practice April 26 th Monthly Meeting Winter Project Judging (ARF and Kits) At the Meeting Postponed to May 15 th due to weather. May 1 st Fun Fly #4 Shake- Rattle-N-Roll May 15 th Skill Fly #2 Flat 8s & Next Fun Fly Practice May 31 st Monthly Meeting June 5 th Fun Fly #5 Prop Masters 500 Postponed due to weather. June 19 th Skill Fly #3 Slow Rolls June 25 th Air Show TBD June 28 th Monthly Meeting Aircraft Beauty Contest At the meeting July 10 th Fun Fly #6 Practice for Barnstormers contest event to be announced July 24 th Skill Fly #4 Inverted Flight July 26 th Monthly Meeting July 31 st Fun Fly #7 Barnstormers contest at their field Aug 11 Special Event Westmont Street Fair and Cruisin Night Aug 13 th Special Event River Walk static demo and Try Fly QUALIFICATION DAY & Next Fun Fly Aug 14 th Skill Fly #5 Practice. Aug 30 th Monthly Meeting Postponed one week due to July 4 th Holiday Rescheduled from July 21 st. Cancelled due to lack of response. Sept 10 th Special Event 4 th Annual Tailgater Swap Meet Event Sept 11 th Fun Fly #8 Climb-N-Glide Sept 18 th Special Event Annual Picnic Sept 24 th Skill Fly #6 Flair on Landing & Next Fun Fly Practice Sept 27 th Monthly Meeting Oct 2 nd Fun Fly #9 Fast-N-Slow Oct 16 th Skill Fly #7 Runway Take-Off & Next Fun Fly Practice Oct 25 th Monthly Meeting Oct 30 th Fun Fly #10 Crazy 8 s Nov 29 th Monthly Meeting Dec 4 th Fun Fly #11 Washer Drop Weather permitting Dec 27 th Monthly Meeting Christmas Auction

15 Prop Masters Organization & Contact Information Officers/Board Members: Position Name address Phone # President Tom Camp camptom@wowway.com Vice President Jeff Gittelman jgittelman@yahoo.com Treasurer Bill Hickey Wjh08@wideopenwest.com Secretary Dave Cotton dcotton@wowway.com Safety Officer Mick Pfeifer Wing881@yahoo.com Elected Board Members: Dave Engel Engel@anl.gov Hank Bourassa gohsthb@gmail.com Dave Carlson daverp@gmail.com Harlan Davis hdavis@wowway.com Committee Members: Fun Fly Committee Jeff Gittelman Director jgittelman@yahoo.com Larry Dudkowski, dudkowlvd@aol.com Dave Carlson daverp@gmail.com Dan Nosek sleddheadd@comcast.net Jack Macpherson macphersonjack@yahoo.com Publicity Director Harlan Davis hdavis@wowway.com Nominating Committee Harlan Davis, Chair hdavis@wowway.com Forest Preserve Relations Bob Mosinski Bob.mosinski@gmail.com Tom Camp camptom@wowway.com Dave Carlson daverp@gmail.com Instructors Tom Camp Chief Flight Instructor camptom@wowway.com Mick Pfeifer Wing881@yahoo.com Fund Raising Committee Larry Dudkowski dudkowlvd@aol.com Bob Mosinski Bob.mosinski@gmail.com Harlan Davis hdavis@wowway.com Librarian Hank Bourassa gohsthb@gmail.com Webmaster Dave Carlson daverp@gmail.com Newsletter Editor Ray Luchetti rluchetti@att.net

16 Visit the Prop Masters R/C Club Web Site at http// By Dave Cotton Support your local Hobby Shop HobbyTown USA St Charles 2061A Lincoln Hwy. (Rt.38) St. Charles, Illinois LaGrange Hobbies 25 South LaGrange Rd. LaGrange, Illinois Leisure Hours Hobbies S. Lincoln Highway (RT 30) Plainfield, Illinois Oakridge Hobbies New Avenue Lemont, Illinois Strictly RC 7719 West Lawrence Ave. Chicago, Illinois Walt s Hobby Shop Joliet/Crest Hill, Illinois Next Meeting: Tuesday September 27 7:30 p.m. at the Naperville VFW Hall. Climb & Glide Fun Fly: September 11 th. Annual Picnic: September 18 th. Fast-N-Slow Fun Fly: October 2 nd.