Blackpool & Fylde R.C.M.S. Flyer

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1 Issue 8 February 2006 Blackpool & Fylde R.C.M.S. Flyer Inside this issue: D e c e m b e r Editor P. Cusworth Tel: paul@cusworth10.freeserve.co.uk Graham & Dave Presenting Bob Harwood With His Bench! AGM Field news Flight Regulations For Sale New Club Hut Steps Flight Sim Night This is a picture of Graham & Dave presenting Bob Harwood with a bench to thank him for his service as committee member and latterly as the president of the club. We all wish him well and hope that he has better health in the future

2 Page 2 AGM There was a very good turnout at the AGM with which was good to see. There was quite a hefty agenda with some important decisions to be made and voted upon. I will try to summarise what was agreed. BFMA You will be aware that the issue of re-joining the BMFA was an item for discussion at the meeting. After a presentation by our Chairman Graham Ailsby giving all the pros and cons about re-affiliation the membership unanimously decided that to have full comprehensive insurance cover their was no alternative but to re-join as a club. Club Constitution Since we have changed treasurers and bank accounts it was found that building societies were tightening their regulations and the club was required to have a formal constitution to satisfy current regulations. I drafted a formal constitution which encompassed most of the previous Societies rules and presented it to the membership. This was agreed and will now be the foundation for future club business. It will also help us with future applications for grants etc. Committee The new committee was elected and is as follows: Chairman - Vice Chairman - Secretary - Treasurer - Membership Secretary - Publicity Officer/Flyer Editor - Executive Officer/Training co-ordinator - Executive Officer - Executive Officer - Executive Officer - Graham Ailsby Dave Swarbrick Alan Wormwell Rick Kenny Jason Reid Paul Cusworth Andy Aitken Jonathan Greenall Mark Conlin Peter Davis Club President Due to ill health Bob Harwood has reluctantly resigned from the post of Club President. May I take this opportunity on behalf of myself, the committee and the club membership to thank him for all that he has done for the club over the years and for all his hard work. We all wish him well for the future and hope that his health improves. Since the AGM Jonathan Greenall has resigned from the committee for personal reasons. Field News You may have noticed that if you have being down to the field recently that we have had it cut and spiked. It is now probably in the best winter condition that it has ever been in. Thanks to Dave for organising this. Please again note cars are not allowed beyond the gravel track and must not under any circumstances be driven on to the field

3 Page 3 Regulations For Operation of Aircraft Commencing January Don t take the machine into the air unless you are satisfied it will fly. 2 Never leave the ground with the motor leaking 3 Don t turn sharply when taxying. Instead of turning sharp, have someone lift the tail around. 4 In taking off, look at the ground and the air. 5 Never get out of a machine with the motor running until the pilot relieving you can reach the engine controls 6 Pilot s should carry hankies in a handy position to wipe off goggles. 7 Riding on the steps, wings, or tail of a machine is prohibited. 8 In case the engine fails on takeoff, land straight ahead regardless of obstacles. 9 No machine can taxi faster than a man can walk. 10 Never run motor so that blast will blow on other machines. 11 Learn to gauge altitude, especially on landing. 12 If you see another machine near you, get out of the way. 13 No two cadets should ever ride together in the same machine. 14 Do not trust altitude instruments. 15 Before you begin a landing glide, see that no machines are under you. 16 Hedge Hopping will not be tolerated. 17 No spins on back or tail slides will be indulged in as they unnecessarily strain the machines. 18 If flying against the wind and you wish to fly with the wind, don t make a sharp turn over the ground. You may crash. 19 Motors have been known to stop during a long glide. If pilot wishes to use motor for landing, he should open throttle. 20 Don t attempt to force machine on to the ground with more than flying speed. The result is bouncing and richocheting. 21 Pilots will not wear spurs whilst flying. 22 Do not use aeronautical gasoline in cars or motorcycles.

4 Page Never take a machine into the air until you are familiar with its controls and instruments. 25. If an emergency occurs while flying, land as soon as possible. For Sale SE5A WW1 Biplane completely rebuilt (originally thought to be a Flair kit) 39 wingspan, suitable engine size.25 to.35. Needs engine, 3 servos + electrics. Elevator and rudder only. Price ono Contact: Peter Davis New Club Hut Steps You may have noticed if you have been down to the field lately that we have purchased a new set of steps. This is to enable members to have better and safer access to the club hut.

5 Page 5 Flight Sim Night John Anderson interviews as a Boeing 737 Captain he was disqualified for having 3 hands and drinking on the job Justin Goldstone shows Mark Conlin how to REALLY fly a Leccy Copter while Mark demolishes his 43 rd bag of crisps. Dave Swarbrick proves he really can fly Jets while Jason Reid critiques his execution of Derry Rolls (Note that Dave has paid his 2006 Subs have you?)

6 Indoor meetings 1 st March Dave Womersley Scale Models Chipmunk 5 th April TBA Propellor Tips Standard Propeller sizes are mid range pitch props that should fly just about any aeroplane designed for that size engine. Use these first, as in most cases they will be close to being the correct size. Then use trial and error to try and fine tune the maximum performance from your aeroplane by trying the alternate props. Prop Chart For Two-Stroke Engines And finally I desperately need articles/input for the Flyer, Please send me some in. Thanks Paul Engine Size Standard Propeller Alternate Propellers.049 6x3 5.25x4, 5.5x4, 6x3.5, 6x4, 7x3.09 7x4 7x3,7x4.5,7x5.15 8x4 8x5,8x6,9x x4 8x5,8x6,9x x6 9x7,9.5x6,10x x6 9x7,10x5,11x x6 9x8, 11x x7 10x6,11x5,11x6,12x x6 10x8,11x7,12x4,12x x7 11x7.5, 11x7.75, 11x8,12x x6 11x8,12x8,13x6,14x x6 12x8,14x4,14x5 x x x x6 13x8,15x6,16x x6 15x8,18x x8 16x10,18x5,18x x6 18x8,20x x8 18x10,20x6,20x8,22x x8 18x10,20x6,20x10,22x6 Engine Size Standard Propellers x6 9x5,10x5 Alternate Propellers.40 11x6 10x6,10x7,11x4,11x5.11x7,11x7.5,12x4,12x x6 10x6,10x7,10x8,11x7,11x7.5,12x4,12x5,12x6 11x7.5,11x7.75,11x8,12x8,13x5,13x6,14x5,14x x x6 12x8,13x8,14x4,14x x6 13x6,14x8,15x6,16x x6 14x8,15x6,15x8,16x8,17x6,18x5,18x x6 15x6,15x8,16x8,18x6,18x8,20x x10 18x12,20x8,20x x8 18x10,18x12,20x x10 18x12,20x10